CARFEX’S CUP VICTORY

Taranaki Daily News, 9 February 1934, Page 4

CARFEX’S CUP VICTORY

TARANAKI RACE MEETING OPENS FLYING HANDICAP TO STAR ARTIST EXCELLENT RACING WITNESSED piNE though threatening weather prevailed at New Plymouth yesterday for the opening of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, but unfortunately rain in Central and South Taranaki interfered with the attendance, and as a result the totalisator showed a slight decrease. The racing, however, was very interesting, fields, except in the Flying Handicap, being all of good size. The finishes generally were very close. The Cup was won comfortably by Carfex, with another Hawera-trained gelding, Peter Jackson, just a head in front of the consistent Alloy in a splendid field of eight. The Flying Handicap was contested by four horses from outside the province, the Te Rapa-trained Star Artist winning from Souchong, with Pomp third.

THREE FAVOURITES SCORE

INVESTMENTS WELL MAINTAINED. THREE WINS TO HAWERA TRAINERS. Following on the rain of Tuesday night and Wednesday,, yesterday remained fine for the opening of the Taranaki meeting. Unfortunately, however, in South Taranaki very unpleasant conditions prevailed—so much so that during the morning the club had inquiries whether . the races were being postponed. That certainly affected the attendance, and therefore it is satisfactory to note that while the gate receipts were slightly less than last year, when the weather on the first day was ideal, they showed an increase on .those of the preceding year. While this year there was only one dividend in the open sprint the totalisator, despite the decreased attendance, showed only a slight decline, the investments this year being £7359 10s, compared with £7828 15s for the first day last year, a decrease of £469 ss, or under 6 per cent. A further innovation was adopted this year, patrons on the lawn being able to obtain win and place tickets at the same window, whether it was the £5, £1 or 10s window, while on the outer Win and place tickets could be obtained at the same 10s window. At the 5s windows place tickets were sold. The innovation proved popular and the staff soon became accustomed to handling two different classes of tickets. Of the amount put through the totalit is interesting to note that on the six races on which the win and place machine operated, each handled practically a similar amount, the '■ place machine having a considerable lead until the last two races, when investors evidently “went for a recovery.” Even with Hawera form to guide it the public could correctly assess the merits of only three favourites, and two of those were horses who did not race at Hawera. In the Okato Hack Handicap Lalla Quex paid a double-figure dividend, incidentally giving New Plymouth its only win. The Cup was won by Carfex, who was sent out fifth favourite on the win machine, despite the fact that he had been placed third and second at Hawera. Hawera trainers had a good innings, for besides J. Brown’s win with Carfex, J. Fryer won the Juvenile with Rollovant and C. Jackson the Timaru Hack Handicap with Diagano. Visiting trainers also won three races, A. J. Julian, of Te Rapa, taking the Flying With Star Arist, A. L. Seifert, of Hamilton, the Waitara Hurdles with Chang, and A. Neale, of Bulls, the Mimi High-weight with Royal Routine. • The course was in splendid order, the rain having taken the sting out of the ground, whilst Mr. J. Blewman had the lawns with their colourful flower beds looking remarkably well. The races were run well to time. The Taranaki Regi-mental-Municipal Band under the baton of Captain F. W. G. McLeod enlivened the proceedings with a bright programme. The Cup was presented in the birdcage immediately after the race. Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P., congratulated the owner of Carfex on that horse’s fine performance. He said it was a particularly fiije feat to have defeated Peter Jackson, winner of the Moonee Valley Cup, and Aga Khan, who last week had won the Egmont. Cup. . He regretted that Mr. Hicks was not present, but he was pleased that Mrs. Hicks was there to receive the trophy. Mrs. Nolan, wife of the president of the club, presented the cup to Mrs. Hicks, who said that though Air. Hicks was not able to be present she was sure he would be very pleased with and proud of Carfex’s win. The results are:— •WAITARA HURDLES HANDICAP, of ; £100; second £2O and third £lO from the stakes. One mile and a-half. 2- CHANG, Geo. Seifert’s b.g., aged, by Day Comet—Lady Frisco, 9.5 (I. Tucker) ! 4-S—CONSTANT SUN, H. Bayly’s b.g., syrs, by Australian Sun—Booralia, 9.5 (L. Dulieu) 2 3- INVICTUS, E. C. Haddock's b.g., 6yrs, by St. Petersburg—Mydoia, 9.9 (A. Jenkins) 3 Also started: 1-1 Blacksmith, 10.8 (A. McDonald); 6-6 Royal Acre, 9.12 (S. Anderson); 4-4 Esteem, 9.7 (C. Thompson). Winner trained by A. L. Seifert, Hamilton. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Blacksmith was fourth. Time, 2m. 545. Invictus was first out from Blacksmith, Royal Acre and Chang, but Royal Acre soon ran to the front and led past the stand by three lengths from Esteem and Blacksmith, followed by Chang, Invictus and Constant Sun last. Leaving the straight Blacksmith ran to the front from Chang, with Royal Acre dropping back. Chang, jumping well, led into the back from Blacksmith, Esteem and Invictus. Constant Sun here improved his position. Chang led into the straight from Blacksmith, Invictus and Constant Sun and went on to win by two lengths from Constant Sun, who finished with great dash to beat Invictus for second berth by a length. NGAMQTU JUVENILE HANDICAP, of £100; second £2O and third CIO from the stakes. Five furlong§. 2- ROLLOVANT, J. Fryer’s br.c., 2yrs, by Hunting Song—Camiola, 7.9 (G. Duncan) 3- AUSSIE RA, F. Sarten’s br.g., 2yrs, by Australian Sun—Carine, L 6 CW. £• Fine). 2 .

1-I—STADIUM, T. A. Duncan’s b.g., ; 3yrs, by Cockpit—Wiwini, 8.10 '(B. H. Morris) 3 ' Also started: 6-6 Clembroney, 7.8 (N. McKenzie); 4-4 Red Fox, 7.8 (S. Tremain); .5-5 Lady Kyra, 7.5, car. 7.11 (K. Voitre). Winner trained by owner, Hawera. Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Lady Kyra was fourth. Rollovant was first out from Stadium, Clembroney, Aussie Ra, Red Fox and Lady Kyra. At the half-mile Aussie Ra had moved into third berth and at. the turn for home was a length behind Rollovant, followed by Stadium, Clembroney and Red Fox. In the run to the post Rollovant maintained the advantage to win by a length, with Stadium half a length away third. Lady Kyra finished fast close up fourth. FLYING HANDICAP, of £140; second £25 and third £l5 from the stakes. Six furlongs. 1— STAR ARTIST, Mrs. R. T. Reid’s b.f., 3yrs, by Leighton—Comedienne, 7.13 (N. McKenzie) 1 3—SOUCHONG, P. F. Wall’s ch.g., 6yrs, by Arausio—Suratura, 9.9 (R. Reed) 2 2— POMP, G. M. Currie’s br.g., 6yrs, by Absurd—Pompris, 7.11 (W. J. Broughton) -•••••' 3 Also started: 2 British Columbia, 8.8 (S. Tremaih). . Winner trained by A. J. Julian, Te Rapa. Won by two lengths and a half, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lm. 13 4-ss. A great dispatch saw British Columbia first to break the line from Souchong and Star Artist, with Pomp two lengths back. At the half-mile Star Artist was a length clear of British' Columbia and Souchong. Star Artist maintained her advantage across the top apd;'entering ; the' straight held a two lengths lead from Souchong. Souchong made no impression on the run up the straight, Star Artist winning well by two lengths and a-half from Souchong, with Pomp two lengths away and British Columbia close up fourth. TARANAKI CUP HANDICAP, of £3OO (including gold cup valued at £50); second £5O and third £25 from the stakes. One mile and a-quarter. 5- CARFEX, R. Hicks’ br.g., 4yrs, by Nigger Minstrel—Crepetation, 7.10 (K. Voitre) 1 1- PETER JACKSON, Smith Bros.’ b.g., syrs, by Nigger MinstrelLeft, 9.1 (J. M. Pine) 2 6- ALLOY, W. H.. Maria’s br.g., aged, by Thespian—Bronze, 7.9 (S. Tremain) 3 Also started: 2-1 Aga Khan, 8.5 (R. Reed); 3-3 Desert Star, 7.6,. car. 7.7 J (W. J. Broughton); 4-5 Vertigern, 7.6 (G. Duncan}; 7-7 Royal Artist, 7.5 (N.' McKenzie); 8-8 Senegal, 7.0 (W. E. Pine). Winner trained by J. Brown, Hawera. Won by two lengths and a-half, with a head between second and third. Aga Khan was fourth. Time, 2m. 9 4-ss. Aga Khan was first to show out from Peter Jackson, but passing the stand i Senegal had. taken the lead from Carfex | and Aga Khan, followed by Royal Artist and Desert Star together. Then came Peter Jackson and Vertigern, with Alloy, last. Senegal was still bowling along clear of Carfex and a bunched field and along the back that pair still held comi mand from Royal Artist, Aga Khan, Des'ert Star, Peter Jackson, Vertigern and Alloy. There was little alteration at the half-mile, but approaching the High School Carfex went to the front from Senegal, Aga Khan and Peter Jackson, Royal' Artist having dropped back. Across the top Carfex held a four lengths advantage from Aga Khan, Peter- Jackson and Desert Star, with Alloy coming fast. Nothing had a chance with Carfex, which went on to win by two lengths and a-half. Alloy came with a characteristic finishing burst to get within a head of Peter Jackson. Then followed Aga Khan, Vertigern, Royal Artist, Desert Star and Senegal. OKATO HACK HANDICAP, of £100; second £2O and third £lO from the stakes. One mile and 110 yards. 7,3—LALLA QUEX, R. Johnson’s br.m., by Lord Quex —Lalla Rookh, 7.8, car. 7.9* (H. Goldfinch) 1 3— TAITORU, J. Ruttiman’s b.g., 4yrs, by Sandstar—Campbird, 8.3 (G. Duncan) 2 6-4—ST. CLARA, C. Le Campion’s b.m., 4yrs, by Grandcourt—Cleasanta, 8.9 (T. Green) 3 Also started: 8-7 Davistock, 8.9 (B. H. Morris); 1-2 Red Rufus, 8.5 (R. Reed); 2- Silk Sox, 8.2 (K Voitre); 5-6 Red Flush, 7.8, car. 7.9 (S. Wilson); 4-5 Rust, 7.8 (W. J. Broughton). Winner trained by owner, New Plymouth. , Won by a length and a-half with half a length between second and third. Red Flush was fourth. Time, lm. 50 l-ss. Davistock was momentarily prominent from a good start, but once settled down Silk Sox took the lead from Rust, Davistock and Taitoru, with St. Clara last. Entering the back Silk Sox held command from Rust, Davistock, Flush, Taitoru and Red Rufus, with Lalla Quex and St. Clara last. Silk Sox still led along the back from Rust and Red Flush together, followed by Davistock and Taitoru. At the High School Silk Sox was still in command with the field closing up. Red Flush was on terms with Silk Sox turning for home, followed by Rust and Taitoru together, with Lalla Quex moving up. The last-named finished with great burst to overhaul the leaders and win by a length an °. a " ■half from Taitoru, with St. Clara, which received a bad passage, half a length

away third. Then came Red'Flush, Silk Sox, Red Rufus, Rust and Davistock. MIMI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £100; second £2O and third £lO from . the stakes. (About seven furlongs. 1-I—ROYAL ROUTINE, H. McManaway’s blk.g., 6yrs, by Hunting Song—Royal Moment, 8.11 (L. G. Morris) 1 4-3—ALLOY, W. H. Maria’s br.g., aged, by Thespian—Bronze, 9.0 (S. Tremain) .;...i 2 '3-4-PRINCE COLOSSUS, Mrs. M. C. Keaney’s b.g., 4yrs, by ColossusLady Willonyx, 8.9 (L. Dulieu) .. 3 Also started: 2-2 Arvada, 8.5 (H. Goldfinch); 6?5 Cereal, 8.0 (T. Green); 5-6 La Crown, 8.0 (K. Voitre). Winner trained by A. Neale, Bulls. Won by a short length, with a head between second and third. Cereal was fourth. Time, lm. 25 4-ss. '■ Arvada' was first to show out from Prince Colossus, Alloy and Royal Routine, 1 with Cereal last. Arvada was still the pace-maker along the back from Royal Routine, Prince Colossus and La Crown, with Cereal and Alloy together. At the High School Arvada held command just clear of Royal Routine, with Prince Colossus and La Crown, two lengths away together and Cereal and Alloy lasrt. Approaching the straight the field bunched. Royal Routine was first to turn for home with a bare advantage from Arvada and Prince Colossus, followed by Cereal and Alloy. In a thrilling finish. Alloy joined issue with a wonderful burst of speed, beating Prince Colossus by a head but failing to reach Royal Routine by a short length. Then followed Cereal, Arvada and La Crown. TIMARU HACK HANDICAP, of £100; second £2O and third £lO from the stakes. Six furlongs. 1-I—DIAGANO, C: Jackson’s ch.g., 4yrs, by Diacquenod—Lugano, 8.9 (R. Reed) 1 4-4—ILLUMINATE, J. N. Bell’s b.g., 6yrs, by Illumination—Huipoto, 7.11, car. 7.124 (L. E. George) .... 2 3-3—GRAND SCORE, Geo. Seifert’s b.g., 4yrs, by Grand Knight—Lady Frisco, 7.10 (S. Tremain) 3 Also started: 2-2 Raparahara, 7.11 (K. Voitre); 5-5 Lebanon, 7.0, car. 7.6 (N. McKenzie); 6-6 Kaola, 7.0, car, 7.1 J (G. Duncan). Winner trained by owner, Hawera. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Raparahara was fourth. Time, lm. 14 4-ss. An even start saw Lebanon first to reach the front from Raparahara, Grand Score, Diagano, Illuminate and Kaola. At the High School Illuminate had taken the lead from Lebanon, followed by Raparahara, Grand Score and Diagano, with Kaola whipping in the field. Illuminate was first into the straight from Lebanon. Raparahara and Gran<j Score, with Diagano coming fast on the outside. When straightened up Diagano showed what a great hack he is by mowing down the field to win comfortably by two lengths from Illuminate, followed by Grand . Score, Raparahara, Kaola and Lebanon,