EASTER RACE CARNIVAL

Taranaki Daily News, 2 April 1934, Page 12

EASTER RACE CARNIVAL

CHATHAM WINS THE DONCASTER TARANAKI HORSES SCORE WELL SUCCESS OF HAWERA TROTTING / 'ruin i ii ' a ra 'I’HE outstanding performance of Saturday’s racing was that of Chatham at Randwick, when he carried the welter impost of 10.4 to victory in the Doncaster Handicap and beat the New Zealand horse Golden Wings by a head. At Ellerslie Jonathan won the Easter mile in great style, and Golden Hair continued her winning way by disposing of her two opponents in the Oaks in easy fashion. Taranaki horses had a good innings at Feilding, wherp Matorni, Silver Wings and Moatoa all won races. The principal events at this meeting fell to Grand Jury and Royal Hunting. The star turn in the trotting world, the big invitation mile at Addington, saw the Australian Walla Walla triumph over New Zealand’s best in brilliant fashion. The Hawera Trotting Club had a successful opening day, both the totalisator and the gate being improved. The principal event, the Hawera Trotting Cup, was won in runaway fashion by Smooger from the three-year-old Chancellor.

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Also Atarteds 6-4 Bounds King If. (W. Pope), 6*6 Vesta Ray It (A. J. Corrigan), 8-7 Golden Oaks 12 (J. Gerrard), 4-5 Janice 12 (W, J. Broughan), 3-3 Oro’s Pride 36 (C. S. Donald). Won by A head, a head between second and third. Times; 3m 3X 3m 29 l-ss, 3m 29 2-ss, 3m 31s. Winner trained by F. J. Smith, Takanini. Anita Tame began very smartly and was soon piloting the field from Belinda King, Janke, Worthy Chief, Guy Mond and Oro’s Pride, who had made up hk ground quickly.’ There was little change running down the straight, but then Belinda King dashed to the front and led into the back, where Guymond made a great run on the outer and took command from Belinda King, Anita Fame, Worthy Chief and Oro’s Pride. Guymend was still in front at the turn for heme, followed by Anita Fame, Belinda King and Worthy Chief. Anita Fame was first to challenge the leader, but then Worthy Chief put in his claim. In a splendid finish Anita Fame just beat her stable-mate Worthy Chief by a head, with Guymend a similar distance away. Belinda King was a fair fourth, and then came Vesta Ray and Golden Oaks. HAWERA TROTTING CUP (Harness), Of £250 and 20-guinea cup presented by Messrs. J. R. and A. J, Corrigan; 4.40 class. Two miles. 3-2—‘SMOOGER, Mr. A, Hobbs’ b g, aged, by Native King—Rothschild 'Lad mare, 12 (J. E. Smith) 1 1-I—CHANCELLOR, It. (F. J. Smith) 2 6-7—GUMDIGGER, It. (G. A. Williams) . 3

SMOOGER CUP WINNER PRESENT'S TO AUTOMATIC BLONDIE WINS A DOUBLE TOTALIZATOR AND GATE UP Favoured by perfect weather the Ha* wera Trotting Club had a moat success* ful opening for the annual meeting on Saturday, The crowd was far larger than last year and the totalizator receipts ahowed a substantial increase.

Though the principal event, the H«wara Trotting Cup, fell to the Haweratrataed horse Smooger, the visiting contingent took most of the spoils, f. X Smith, the Takanini trainer, collecting three, and C. 8. Donald, Belfast, a like number. These two are among the Dominion’s leading roinsmen and they gave polished displays. After the cup race Mr. B. McCarthy, president of the club, congratulated the owner, Mr. A. Hobbs, and the trainer, J. ti Smith, on their meritorious win. He wu pleased, he said, , to see the Cup go to a Hawera man. The Winner had gained a popular victory Over a strong favourite. Mr. McCarthy apologised for the absence of Mr. J. R. Corrigan, and asked Mrs, A. J. Corrigan, one of the donors of the Cup, io present the trophy. The totalisetor, which Operated on the win and ’ place system, handled £6943, against £5310 on the corresponding day last year, an increase of £1638, while the gate receipts showed an increase of £43. ftesultt arc:— . . / AURO A HANDICAP (Harness). Of £65; 3.45 clisa. One mile and a half. 4-S—BLONDIE, Mr. C. S. Donald's cr. g, tfyra., by Jack Potts—Alone, It. (Owner) 1 1-I— JESTER, It. (F. J. Smith) 2 S*4—TECLA, It. (A. J. Corrigan) .... ♦ 3-3—TASMAN FLIGHT, 12ydS. (L. F. ; Berkett) . * ■ ’Dead-heat for third.

Also started: 7-8 Admiral Wrack It, (L. F. Berkett), 5-5 Belle o’ Mine It. (W. Pope), 4-4 Free Logan It. (A. W. Broughton), 2-3 Gunmetal It. (C. S. Donald). Won by eight lengths, four lengths between second and third. Times: 4m 31 3-ss, 4m 365, 4m 38s, 4m 33 l*ss. Winner trained by J. E. Smith, Hawera. From a good start Gumdigger was first to show out from Gunmetal, but down the back the order was Gumdigger, Chancellor, Belle o’ Mine, Free Logan and Gunmetal. Free Logan then moved up and at the far turn was showing out from Belle o’ Mine, Chanoellor and Gumdigger. Coming down the straight the first time Free Logan and Belle o’ Mine were still in front from Chancellor, with Smooger making a good run. Then , followed Gunmetal and. Gumdigger. Smooger continued his run and followed Free Logan into the back from Belle o’ Mine and Chancellor, who was pocketed. Smooger took command at the half-mile and Chancellor made his move on the outside. Smooger was four to five lengths clear at the far bend, where Chancellor ran into second place from Belle o’ Mine and Free Logan. From thence on the pair were the only ones in it, and Smooger, running on well, won by eight lengths from Chancellor, with Gumdigger a fair third, just ahead of Belle o’ Mine, Free Logan and Gunmetal.

Also started: 9-9 Dick Whittington It. (L. G. Collins), 6-6 Florrie Real It. (A. Carmichael), 2-2 Guy Zolock It. (J. F. Cotton), 8-8 Goldspinner It. (E. Gough), 7-7 Maaaaka It. (J. Gerrard). Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Times! 3m 31 2-ss, 3m 31 4-ss, 3m 325, 3m 335. ■ Winner trained by owner, Belfast. liortle Real was first to move and she soon had command. There were several change* among the other* over the first three furlongs, but passing the stand Tasman Flight ran to' the front from Gold Spinner, Tecla, Florrie Real, Blondie, Guy Zolock and Jester, who had lost ground at the start. Down the back Tasman Flight still held command from Tecla, but passing the five furlongs Guy Zolock and Blondie moved up, followed by Jester. Blondie had joined Tasman Flight with Tecla and Jester closest of the others. Blondie Was first into the straight from Jester and Tasman Flight and held his own to win by two lengths from Jester, who was four lengths in front of Tecla and Tasman Flight, who dead-heated for third. Guy Zolock was fifth.

ELTHAM HANDICAP (Hamess). Of £75; 4.48 class. Two miles. 1-I—DONUM, Mr. L. Hodgson’s bay g, 4yrs, by Rey de OrO—Logan Pointer mare, 72 (F. J. Smith) ... 1 3-4—LINELLA, 60 (B. J. Mackie) ... 2 5-5 Highland Derby, 48 (J. F. Walker) 3 Also started: 2-2 Hard Words It. (C. S. Donald), 4-3 Le Chenault It (J. Gerrard). Won by a length and a half, a head between second and third. Times: 4m 43 2-ss, 4m 44 3-ss, 4m 465, 4m 50 2-ss. Winner trained by F. J. Smith, Takanini. Le Chenault was first to move from Hard Words, Donum and Linella, Highland Derby being slow to start. Linella soon headed off Le Chenault, and down the back waM leading from Donum, Hard Words and Highland Derby. Running down the straight the first time Linella was still in charge, with Hard Words, Highland Derby, Donum and Le Chenault following. Highland Derby and Donum made forward moves, and passing the half-mile Highland Derby was just in front of Donum, with Linella and Hard Words close up. Highland Derby was first to turn for home, but Linella challenged on the rails. Just as this pair were fighting it out Donum came on the outside and won easily. Linella just beat Highland Derby for second, with Hard Words a good fourth.

MATAPU HANDICAP (Hamess). (For unhoppled trotters only.) Of £75; 3.42 class. One mile and a half. 1- RUSTLE, Mr. W. Hosking’s bg, aged, by Nelson Bingen—Jingle— Lluvia de Oro mare, It (F. J. 2- O’ MlNE,’it ‘(W.’pipe) ... 2 5-S—WELCOME GUY, It. (L. F. Berkett) • • ■ 3 Also started: 6-6 Earl Bingen It. (E. Gough), 4-4 Summertime It. (J. Gerrard), 3- Wahnooka 12 (C. S. Donald). Won by half a length, four lengths between second and third. Times: 3m 345, 3m 34 l-ss, 3m 365, 3m 36i». ' ■ ' Winner trained by F. J. Smith, Takanini. All moved off well except Summertime, and Guy o’ Mine was soon bowling along in front with Welcome Guy, followed by Earl Bingen and Rustle, and a gap back to Wahnooka. This order was unchanged passing the post the first time, and along the back stretch Guy o’ Mine was still showing the way just ahead of Welcome Guy, Rustle and Wahnooka following at intervals. Rustle had moved up to Guy o’ Mine at the straight entrance, when Wahnooka could be seen making a run on the outside. Rustle finished best and beat Guy o’ Mine by half a length, with Welcome Guy four lengths away third, just in front of Earl Bingen. Wahnooka was fifth. STRATFORD HANDICAP (Harness). Of £75; 3.3$ class. One mile and a half. 1-I—ANITA FAME, Mr. N. Horscroft’s ch m, syxw., by. Nelson Fame— Peter Moko mare, It. (F. J. Smith) 1 1-1-JfifORTHY CHIEF, 12 (C. Smith) . 2 Z-’-.-CUYMOND, 12 (t.F. Berkett) .. 3 ThcZret and second horses were bracthe totalisatojf.

MANAIA HANDICAP (Hamess). (For unhoppled trotters only.) Of £80; 4.56 class. Two miles.2- WAHNOOKA, Mrs. E. Berryman’s ch g, syrs., by Peterwah —Ena Bell, It. (C. S. Donald) 1 1-I—KUINI, 12 (F. J. Smith) 2 3- FLEET ARROW, 24 CL. F. Berkett) 3 Also started: 5-5 Earl Bingen It. (D. Gough), 4-4 Finora 24 (J. Gerrard). Won by two lengths, 12 lengths between second and third. _ Times: 4m 535, 4m 535, 4m 56 2-ss, 4m 595. _ Winner trained by C. S. Donald, Belfast. _. All moved off evenly except jrmora, who lost several lengths. Earl Bingen took up the running from Kuini and Wahnooka, but Kuini ran to the lead followed by Wahnooka, with Earl Bingen and Fleet Arrow next. There was no change passing the stands the first time, where Kuini was and a half in front of a gap of six lengths Fmora and

Fleet Arrow. The leader broke going over the crossing and Wahnooka was left With a lead of half a dozen lengths. Kuini was soon steadied and went after Wahnooka. The pair drew right away from the field. The mare had reduced the gap to two lengths at ths home turn but could not make any impression over the last furlong. Fleet Arnow was 12 lengths away third, with JSaitl Bingen and Finora on his quarters. NORMANBY HANDICAP (Hamess). Of £7O; 3.7 class. One mile and a quarter. 4-3-BLONOIE. Mr. C, S, Dona M’s er g Syts., by Jack Potts—Alone, 38 (Owner) ................ 1 3-4—GREAT FAST, 36 (P. Corrigan) .. 2 I*I—JESTER, It (F. J. Smith) . 3 Also started: 7*6 Juggler it (A, J. Corrigan), 84 Dick Whittington It. (L. G. Collins), 3-3 Guy Zolock It. (J. F. Cotton), 6-7 Goldsplnner It (D. Gough), 2-2 Wracldess It (L. F. Berkott). Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Times, 2m 555, 2m 565, 3m, 3m Is, Wirmer trained by owner, Belfast. The smartest to begin worn Guy Zolock, Goldspinncr and Juggler, and the trio led out of the straight, where the crossing again caused trouble and there was a reshuffle of places. Jester moved up very fast and was soon showing the way down the back to Wrackleas, Great Fast and Blondie. Wrackless and Great Fast had headed off Jester at the far turn, with Blondie moving up, Blondie was first into the straight from Wrackless, Great Fast and Jester. He gave nothing a chance in the run home and won comfortably by three lengths from Great Fast, who was two lengths in front of Jester. Wrackless was fourth, and then came Goldspinner and Guy Zolock.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Harness). Of £100; 2.53. One mile , and a quarter. 2-I—AUTOMATIC, Mr. R. Berryman’s b g, aged, by Rey de Ore—Logar. Pointer mare, 24 (C. S. Donald) *. 1 1-3-LINELLA, It (B. J. Mackie) .... 2 5-5 NELSON CHUM, It. (L, F. Berkett) * . 3

Also started: 3*2 Winshow It. (A. J. Corrigan), 4-4 Gumdigger 24 (G. A. Williams). Won by two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Times: 2m 46 3-Ss, 2m 60s, 2m 525, Winner trained by C. S. Donald, Belfast. s Windshow hopped off smartly and was six or seven lengths clear of Linella passing the stands, with Nelson Chum and Automatic next. The field closed up going down the back, where Windshow, Llnella, Nelson Chum and Automatic were running at length intervals. Linella took charge at the half-mile from Nelson Chum. There was little change at the straight entrance except that Automatic was coming fast. He gathered in Linella at the distance and won by two lengths, Nelson Chum was six lengths away third, with Windshow fourth.

FINAL DAY’S TROTTING KEEN RACING PROMISED. THE FIELDS REVIEWED. (Special to the News). The Hawera Trotting Club’s meeting will conclude to-day, when useful fields will again be engaged. The form disclosed on Saturday should prove a good guide to spectators, but the presence of fresh horses in some of the classes will add to the interest of some of the contests. The Auckland and,Belfast reinsmen F. J. Smith and C. S. Donald, who had such a fine run of Success on Saturday, are again Strongly represented and their candidates promise to play an important part in the day’s sport, 11.50: TRIAL HANDICAP. Of £65. One mile and a-half. Audrey’s Boy Lt. GoWirtiier Lt. Dick Jester U Whittington Lt. MataaaH LtFlattie neal Lt. TaSrtian Flight 12 Guy Zolock Lt. BkntdlO 60 Blondie, a dual winner the first day, despite a penalty of 60 yards should go well as he will be improved with the racing. Jester, who spoiled his chances on Saturday by tangling at the start of his races, only needs to move away to be dangerous, and of the others Tasman Flight, Florrie Reel, Guy Zolock and Audrey’s Boy read best, Favourites may include BLONDIE JESTER TASMAN FLIGHT. 12.30: OHAWK HANDICAP. Of £75. One mile and a-half. Karl Bingen Lt. Rustle Summertime Lt. Finote SO Welcome Guy Lt. wafinocics 36 Guy o’ Mine 12 Wahnooka’s form in the two miles on Saturday was classy and if he reproduces his best he will take a power of beating to-day. The first day winner Rustle should run well, while a little improvement will see Guy o’ Mine hard to head off. Earl Bingen is consistent and Welcome Guy and Summertime are capable of going well. The order of favouritism may be WAHNOOKA RUSTLE GUY O’ MINE.

1.10: KAPONGA HANDICAP. Of £75. One mile and a-half. Belinda King Lt. Janice 12 Guymond 12 Anita 24 Golden Oslss 12 Oro’s Pride 36 Belinda King ran creditably on Saturday and will have some friends, while Janice may be improved by the racing. Guymond is consistent and may be a difficult one for Anita Fame to head off, while Oro’s Pride is entitled to respect. Best backed may be GUYMOND ANITA FAME BOLINDA KING.

1.55: WAIMATE PLAINS HANDICAP. Of £2OO. Two miles. Admiral Wrack Lt. Worthy Light I*. Belle o’ Mine Lt. Winshow I/. Free Logan U- Smooger 48 Gumdigger Lt. The Cup winner Smooger put up such a fine performance that his chances of winning the double will be fancied by many. He should extend all who finished behind him oh Saturday but will find the fresh horse Worthy Light, who beat him at Wanganui, a nuisance. On first day form Gumdigger looks well amongst the others. The fancies may be WORTHY LIGHT SMOOGER GUMDIGGER.

2.35: PATEA HANDICAP. Of £75. Two miles. Hard Words Lt. Hiland Derby 48 Le Chenault. Lt.. Winshow 60 Worthy Chief Lt. Linella < 2 Hard Words should account for Le Chenault off the limit, but the improved Worthy Chief may beat them both. Highland Derby only requires to move away right to have good prospects, while Linelie looks better than Winshow. Most support may come for HIGHLAND DERBY WORTHY CHIEF LINELLE.

3.15: OPUNAKE HANDICAP. Of £BO. Two miles. Earl Bingen Lt. Kuini 24 Guy o’ Mine Lt. Wahnooka 24 Fleet Arrow 24 Flnoro 36 Guy o’ Mine, may go very well, but if Wahnooka is reserved for this event he will find solid -support. Kijini may go better for the race on Saturday and may beat her first day victor, Finoro looks

well amongst the others. The order of favouritism may be KUINI WAHNOOKA GUY O’ MINE. 3.55: STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Of £7O. One mile and a-quarter. Diok Tecla Lt. Whittington Lt, Wraeltless Lt. Florrie Real Lt. Grfeatfast 18 Guy Zolock Lt. Blondie 60 GoMspinner Lt. Iron Man 60 Jester Lt. Form in the Trial Handicap will be a good guide here, while newcomers in Tecla, Great Fast, Wrackless and Iron Man will give food for thought.' In a good pool where fancies should be spread out the favourites may be JESTER GREAT FAST WRACKLESS. 4.35! KAPUNT HANDICAP. Of £B5. One mile and a-quarter. Nelson’s Churn Lt. Donum 24 Bello o’ Mine 12 Free Logan 24 Gunmetal 12 Gumffigger 24 Linella 12 Automatic 48 The recovery handicap will provide keen speculation as every horse has a good chance. Linelie is improving and Belle o’ Mine will be dangerous. Gunmetal will have friends, and with the first day winner Automatic will make a solid bracket. Donum is in fine form and will be troublesome, while Free Logan, if he left the mark correctly, would be prominent. The public may prefer DONUM DONALD'S BRACKET LINELLS,