TARANAKI RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 10 February 1933, Page 4

TARANAKI RACES

■ ' '. ' ' ' -. ■■' " * EMINENT’S GREAT CUP DAV THE FLYING TO REFRESHER • • FINE WEATHER FIRST DAY [r-<: 7v • TOTALISATOR AND GATE UP The Taranaki Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, which opened at New Plymouth yesterday in ideal weather, must be regarded as a distinct success from every viewpoint. The gate receipts yesterday . were £5O more than those on the first day of last year’s meeting, when the weather was somewhat boisterous, while the -totalisator showed an increase of over 45 per cent, despite the fact that there was one race fewer this year. The staff, under Mr. L. Rea, handled £7828 ' 15s. on the seven races, as compared with £5414 10s. on the eight races the opening day last year, an increase of £2414 ss. Once again the popularity of the place machine was demonstrated, machine / handling £4561 ss„ 58.3 per cent, of the investments, while the straight-out win machine handled £3267 10s. From the sporting aspect the day proved thoroughly enjoyable, fields being of a handy size throughout, there being no race with fewer than two dividends. In two races, the Cup and Timaru Hack ;: ■. Handicap, three dividends were paid, and ri; in every case the investor showed a profit Mr. A. Vincent was starter and Mr. W. P. Russell judgel Even with Hawera form disclosed the public could correctly assess the favourite only twice on the straight-out machine, while in two other races the favourite paid dividends on the, place machine. The course and the appointments were looking splendid, having benefited as the result of the recent rains. . f ._ The Cup attracted a fine field of eight, including three from outside the province. Monaloff and Easter- Time were 7 the early pacemakers, but approaching the straight the field was bunched and a great finish saw the Trentham-trained Eminent well ridden by K. Voitre score by a length from Aga Khan and Gib- ! ' raltar. The next race, the Okato Hack, ' ■ went to Clangor, a three-year-old stablemate of the Cup winner, and ridden also by K. Voitre. The Awapuni-owned Easterly won the Hurdles, making three winners from outside Taranaki. The < Flying was won by Refresher from a field of five, the New Plymouth-trained gelding leading from the start to defeat the favourite Golden Wings by a length. The other three races went to Hawera trainers, O. Cox leading in a doubleGolden Hair and Miss Cavendish. -i- . PRESENTATION OF CUP. •' 1 ' Speaking at the presentation of the Cup, Mr. L. A. Nolan, the club president, V? thanked Mr. A. Lile for donating the. . trophy, which he was sure had done 1 v much to add to the success of the race. „ He paid a special tribute to the sportsmanship,. of owners,. three of whom • had gent horses 250 miles to compete. He ' ' ■ was . pleased to see one of them, Mr. V. Riddiford, one of the Dominion’s best sportsmen, carry off the trophy. Mr. Nolan made reference to the fine race that another in Brambletom had run /. under a big weight. He congratulated < • ' the trainer, S. J. Reid, for the fine order in which he had turned out his charge, and K. Voitre for his well-judged race. Mrs. Nolan then presented the cup. ■/■■..•' Mr. W. S. Glenn, replying on behalf of Mr. Riddiford, said Mr. Riddiford would have liked to be present, but waff i'-. in hospital. The win would be a tonic. ; During the running of the hurdle race iA - Calamine struck a hurdle ' and unseated , s "'’ her rider, M. J. Conway, who suffered concussion and was taken to the New Plymouth hospital. Mr. C. Gomer, the new chief stipen-C-7 diary steward, and Mr. N. B. Sandilands, s stipendiary steward, were present but found nothing at which to quibble. Mr. ' Gomer was making his initial appearance ■’ on a New Zealand racecourse in his official capacity, which was rather apropos / in view of the fact that he is an ex-s;--Taranaki man, having resided at Hawera until he left for Australia some years ago. During the afternoon, on behalf of a representative gathering of Press- ;: a/ men, Mr. J. Garcia, New Plymouth, congratulated Mr. Gomer on his appointment and assured him of their co-opera-i>' tion in his’ efforts to maintain the sport at a high standard. . Mr. C. B. Webster and the officials had everything up to the moment, while ■ the president, the vice-president (Mr. J. McLeod), the committee and the stewards all did their quota to ensure the success of the day and the enjoyment of visitors. The Taranaki Regimental-Muni- ‘ ” cipal Band conducted by Lieutenant F. W. G. McLeod, played an enjoyable programme. . ; Details are:— WAITARA HURDLES HANDICAP, of £B5; second 15 sovs., third 10 sovs. from the stakes. About one mile and a-half and 100 yards. 2- EASTERLY, H. E. Edmund’s b m 6yrs, by Acre —Sanseviera, 10.10 (A. McDonald) 1 1-I—RIOTOUS,>L. Knapp’s b g, 4yrs, by Birkdale—Crossword, 10.0 (R. Miles) 2 3- KIMBO, R. Gregory’s bg, aged, by Autumn—Ahura, 10.3 (A. G. Comer) 3 A . Also started:'6-6 Invictus, 9.9 (V. Weston); 5-5 Calamine, 9.2, carried 9.2 J (M. J. Conway), lost rider; 7-7 Day Lass, 9.0,. carried 9.2 (W. C. Grindlay); and . 4-3 Royal Reign, 9.0 (L. Dulieu). Winner trained by Mrs. A. M. McDonald (Awapuni). Won by a head, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Invictus was fourth. Time, 2m. 51js. There was no delay at the start and Invictus was the first to show out from Easterly, Day Lass losing several lengths. Passing the stands Kimbo had raced to the front from Invictus, Riotous, Royal Reign, Easterly, Calamine and Day Lass. There was little change going down the back, where Kimbo and Invictus were together two lengths in front of Riotous and Royal Reign with Easterly, Calamine and Day Lass following. Invictus made a bad jump at the fence by the five furlongs and dropped back. Calamine lost her rider here. Kimbo led ’ round the High School bend with Riotous, Easterly, Royal Reign and Invictus all handy. Riotous was the first into 'the straight from Easterly and Kimbo and the former then challenged and beat the leader home by a head. Kimbo was two lengths away third with Invictus fourth. Royal Reign was the next to finish.

NGAMOTU JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second 15 sovs., third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs.

1-I—GOLDEN HAIR, G. F. Moore’s ch f, 2yrs, by Limond—Lady Cavendish, 8.12 (J. Barry) 1 6-6—WELCOME LU, Mrs. F. M. Reilly’s blk f,. 3yrs, by Lucullus— Lady Birdwood, 7.10 (J. McLaughlin) 2 1-2—'MERRY WAY, Mrs. W. D. Graham’s blk f, 3yrs, by Arausio— Merry Jest, 9.2 (R. Reed) 3 Also started—3-3 Might, 9.0 (K. F. Voitre); 5-5 Prince Reno, 7.5 (W. J. Broughton); 7-7 Headmistress, 7.0 (A.

McLeod); 4-4 Hunting Lodge, 7.0 (P. Jarvis). Winner trained by O. Cox (Hawera). Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Prince Reno was fourth. Time, Im. 2 2-ss. A splendid start was effected and Merry Way was the first to show out from Welcome Lu and when the field settled down these two were in front from Golden Hair on the rails, Hunting Lodge and Headmistress. Passing the three furlongs Merry Way and Welcome Lu were on terms two lengths in front of Golden Hair and Prince Reno with Hunting Lodge, Might and Headmistress following. There was no change at the straight entrance but once, fairly in line for the judge Welcome Lu had the measure of Merry Way blit she' was' immediately challenged by Golden Hair, who went on to win by a head. Merry Way was two lengths' away third,' with Prince jßeno and'Might'close up. FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs;; second 25 so VS., third 15 sovs from the stakes. "Six furlongs. 4-2—REFRESHER, F. Calvert’s b g, 6yrs, by Tea Tray—Hula Girl, 7.13, car. 7.10 (A. McLeod) .... 1 1- GOLDEN- WINGS, C.- T. Keeble’s ch g, 4yrs, by Lackham— Megalo, 9.6. car. 9.1 (G. J. Jones) 2 2- LADY QUEX, W. G.-Emeny’s br m, aged, by Lord Quex—White Clover, 9.6 (K.. F. Voitre) .3 Also started: ’3-4 ’ Royal Bengal, 7.7, carried 7.2' (J. ’ McFarlane); 5-5 Green Linnett, 7.5," carried 7.7 (J. Barry).Winner" trained" by R. Barlow (New Plymouth). , Won by" three-quarters of a -lengtn, with' a length between second and third. Green Linnett" "v/as fourth. Time, Im. 14 l-ss. „ t 4 There was a little delay at the start and "when "they were" despatched Golden Wings lost two or three lengths. Refresher was the first, to . show out from Lady Quex and when the field had gone a furlong he was three-parts of a length in front of the mare with Golden Wings, who had run. up smartly two lengths away with Royal Bengal alongside and Green Linnett last. Racing round the High School bend Refresher was still leading from Lady Quex, Golden Wings, Royal ' Bengal'arid Green LmnStt. This order was unchanged at the home turn. Lady Quex was the first to challenge the leader but could make no impression, but then Golden Wings, who moved out, came with a rattle, blit Refresher held, his own to win by a lerigth with Lady Quex a similar distance away. Green Linnett was fourth.

TKRANAXI CUP HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. (inc. cup value £25 presented by Mr., A. Lile); second 40 sovs., •third 20 r sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a-quarter. 2- Eminent, V. Riddiford’s ch g, syrs, by Leighton—Exclusive, 7.5 (K.-F. : Voitre) 1 4-4—AGA KHAN, C. Jackson’s ch g, 4yrs, by Chief Ruler—Lugano, 7.3, car. 7.4 (W; J. Broughton) 2 3- GIBRALTAR, J. McLeod’s h g, i 4yrs, by Lackham—Alvarez, 8.1 (R. Reed) 3 Also started: 1-1 Brambletom, 9.0 "(L. Dulieu); 5-5 Richfield, 8.5 (Ji M." Pine); 6-6 Lady Spy, 7.0, carried "7.2 (G. J. Jones); 7-8 Monaloff, 7.0 S (W. E. Pine); 8-7 Eastertime, 7.0 (A. McLeod). Winner, trained, by 5.,-J.,.Reid ..(Trentham). . . . -- • • Won by a length, with half -a length between second and third. Brambletom was fourth. Time, 2m. 8 l-ss. The field was sent off in a splendid line, Monaloff was immediately rushed to the front and led past the stands by four lengths from Lady Spy, Aga Khan, Gibraltar, Eminent and Easter Time, with Brambletom last. Easter Time then made a forward move and was second to Monaloff as they went into the back stretch with Lady Spy, Aga Khan, Eminent, Richfield, Brambletom and Gibraltar following in that order. Easter Time was in charge at the half-mile from Monaloff and "Bfambletom; who had moved up very fast on the outside, with Aga Khan, Eminent and Lady Spy next. The whole field was bunched at the home turn, where Bramble tom and Easter Time were just showing out in front. The former then took charge with Eminent and Aga Khan coming through fast and Gibraltar making his effort on the outside. In a splendid finish Eminent went on to win by a length from-Aga Khan with Gibraltar a similar distance further back. Brambletorn was a good fourth and then came Richfield, Easter Time, Monaloff and Lady . Spy. ,' ir . .

OKATO HACK HANDICAP, of 75,50v5.; second 15 sovs., third' 5 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and 110 yards.'

1- CLANGOR, V.' Riddiford’s ch g, 3yrs, by Grand Knight—Anthem, 7.7 (K. F. Voitre) .........;.... 1 2- MARCH ALONE, J. Somerton’s ch g, 3yrs, by March Along— Cathay/7.0, car. 7.2 (G. J. Jones) 2 3- CEREAL, E. Knight’s b g, 6yrs, by Acre—Ceres; 9.3 (L.E. George) 3 Also started; 4-4 Davistock, 8.6 (J. Barry); 5-5 Glowlight, 8.0 (W. J. Broughton); 7-7 Joyspear, 7.11, carried ‘- b (A. McLeod); 6-6 Royal Papa, 7.3, carried 7.0 (W. E. Pine). Winner trained by S. J. Reid (Trantham). , .. . Won by a' length, with three lengths and a-half between second and third. Davistock was fourth. Time, Im. 50 3-,55. Clangor, Royal Papa and Cereal caused quite a lot of trouble at the start, but when the tapes were released Davistock on the rails was the first to move and he led out-of the straight from Cereal and Joyspear with March Alone next. Entering the back stretch Cereal had taken up the running from Davi- ; stock and Joyspear with Glowlight, March Alone and Clangor all close up. March Alone then started to improve his position and he was • with Cereal and Joyspear at the High School bend, with Clangor making up ground. Clangor was the first to turn for , home from March Alone, with Cereal, Glowlight, and Davistock all handy. Going on Clangor beat March Alone by a length with Cereal three lengths • further , back. Davistock was a fair fourth with Joyspear, Glowlight and Royal Papa following. MIMI HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 85 so vs.; second 15 sovs., third 10 -sovs. from the’ stakes. About seven furlongs. 3- AWAKEN, A. Alexander’s br m, t syrs, by Chief Ruler—Wake Up; 9.8 (L. G. Morris) ••••■,• 1 5- TENTCALL; W. Pine’s ch m, aged, by Callaghan—Attent, 8.0 (W. J.' Broughton) 2 4- ILLUMINATE, a - s - Cleland ' s b g, syrs, by Illumination—Huipoto, 8.0, car. 8.1 (R. Reed) .... 3 Also started: 1-1 Glenvane, 8.11 (A. McLeod); .2-2 .Arvada, 8.9 (K. F. Voitre); 6- Tenure, 8.0 (W. H. Reid). Winner trained by J. Brown (Ha-, v/era). Won by a neck, with two lengths between second ’ arid third. Glen Vane was. fourth. Time, Im. 26 3-ss. From a splendid start Arvada was the first to show’ out from Illuminate, but Glenvane on the rails soon ran through to the front and after they had gone a furlong was leading Arvada, Illuminate and Tenure, with Awaken and . Tentcall in the rear. At the High School bend Glenvane was still showing the way to Arvada and Illuminate, with Tentcall and Awaken improving their positions. There was little change at the straight entrance and a furlong from home'Glenvane looked like winning but Tentcall headed him only to be challenged by Awaken and in a fine finish the latter

won by a neck. Illuminate was two lengths further back just in front of Glenvane. Arvada was the next to finish.

TIMARU HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; second 15 sovs., third 5 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 4- MISS CAVENDISH, O. Cox’s ch f, 3yrs, by Limond—Lady Cavendish, 7.8, car. 7.3 (W. E. Pine) 1 1-I—SENEGAL, K. McK. Duncan’s b g, 3yrs, by Nigger Minstrel— Kinsem, 8.10 (R. Reed) 2 5- KING WIN, J. H. King’s b g, • syrs, by King Lu-All Win, 8.3 (J. McLaughlin) 3

Also started: 2-2 Headmaster, 8.9, carried B.IOJ (L. G. Morris); 7-8 Forceful, 7.8, parried'7:s "(A. McLeod); 3-3 La Crown, 7.7 (W. J. Broughton);. 6-6 Moatoa, 7.5 (K. F. Voitre); 5-5 Royal Dash, 7.3 (G. J. Jones). Winner trained by O. Cox (HaWera), Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Royal Dash was fourth. Time, Im- 15s. , ■ Several runners caused trouble at the post but they finally were sent away to a- good despatch. Headmaster soon hit the. front and when they had gone a furlong was. showing the way to La Crown and Forceful with Mis: Cavendish and Senegal next. Passing the three furlongs post-Headmaster was still making play from .La Crown, Miss Cavendish, Senegal on the rails and King Win on the outside. Miss Cavendish had hit the front at the turn from Headmaster, La Crown and Senegal. The last-named issued a solid challenge in the run home, but Miss Cavendish ran on well to win by a short length ’ with King Win a neck away third. Royal Dash was fourth, followed by Headmaster, Moatoa and La Crown.