WINDSOREEN’S DOUBLE

Taranaki Daily News, 15 April 1935, Page 10

WINDSOREEN’S DOUBLE

TARANAKI SPECIAL MEETING NGAHURU HANDICAP WON BY TRISHNA MANY FINE FINISHES WITNESSED SPIRITED facing was witnessed on Saturday, when through the enterprise of the Taranaki Jockey Club a special race meeting was staged on the New Plymouth racecourse. With the exception of one race there were good fields, and some thrilling finishes were witnessed. The strong wind interfered with the attendance, which in the circumstances must be regarded as good. The chief event, the Ngahuru Handicap, of miles, was won by the Te Awamutu horse Trishna from a field of three, the other horses being Davistock and Chief Marionette. The Okoari Handicap, the open sprint, attracted a fine field of eight, and was won by the New Plymouth horse Refresher from Diatomous, with The Tiger in third place. Windscreen, an Inglewood filly, won a double to return her owner-trainer handsome dividends.

SOME BIG DIVIDENDS

7-7—AUTUMN LEAF, J. Brisco’s br.g., 3yrs., by Mint Leaf-Pergola, 7.2 car. 7.3 (C. Shields) 2 2- —JOY BOX, R. Saywell’s bf., 3yrs., by Potoa-Toy Box, 7.9 (R. Marsh) 3 Also started: 1-»1 Fairfax, 8.8 (G. Duncan); 3-4 Red Sand, 7.7 car. 8.1 (S. Anderson); 5-3 Sporting Song, 7.5 car. 7.7 (W. E. Pine); and 6-6 Chalice, 7.0 car. 7.5 (J. McGill). Winner trained by owner, Inglewood. Won by two lengths, with one and ahalf lengths between .second and third. Red Sand was fourth. Time, lm. 3 4-ss. Fairfax was very fractious at the barrier and when the field was despatched the favourite was.left, taking no part in the race. Joy Box was followed out by Autumn Leaf,. Chalice and Red Sand, With Windsoreen last. At the High School Autumn Leaf was in the lead from Joy Box, Chalice and Windsoreen. Crossing the top the last named ran fast round the field to lead into the straight from Joy Box, Autumn Leaf, Red Sand and Chalide. Going on Windsoreen scored a meritorious win by two lengths from Autumn Leaf, with Joy Box a length'and a-half away third, followed by Red Sand, Sporting Song and Chalice. NGAHURU HANDICAP (Open), of £l4O, second £25, third £l5 from the stakes. One mile and a-quarter. 3— TRISHNA, G. Paul’s ch.g., aged, by Seremond-Mallaig, 7.2 car. 7.8 (G. Cameron) 1 2— DAVISTOCK, A. H. Trotter’s blk.g., syrs., by David-Eumilia, 7.9 car. 7.5 (L. Pell) 2 1— CHIEF MARIONETTE, Mrs. G. M. Bennett’s ch.m.> syrs., by Chief Ruler-Dolly Fisher, 8.6 (W. E. Pine) 3 The only starters. Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu. Won by three lengths, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, 2m. 10 3-ss. An even despatch saw Trishna first to show out from Davistock and Chief Marionette. That was the order passing the stand and into the back. Davistock moved up to the leader and the pair raced along the back almost on terms, with Chief Marionette .four lengths back. Across the top Trishna and Davistock raced together in the straight, where Davistock looked like taking the lead, but Trishna staved him off and passed the post three lengths clear, the other pair tiring badly. Chief Marionette was eight lengths away. WAIREKA HACK HANDICAP, of £lOO, second £2O, third £lO . from the stakes. About seven furlongs. 3- MERRY WAY, R. Barlow’s blk.m., syrs., by Arausio-Merry Jest, 8.1 (S. Wilson) 1 2- AUSSIE RA, F. Sarten’s br.g., 3 yrs., by Australian Sun-Carine, 7.12 (W. E. Pine) 2 6-6—COLOSSAL, G. E. Harding’s b.g., 4yrs., by Colossus-Autunlna, 7.3 car. 7.8 J (G. Duncan) 3

ONLY ONE FAVOURITE WINS. THREE FIRSTS TO R. BARLOW. The meeting was unquestionably a 'success as the fields ranged from seven to eleven in six of the races, which provided three two-dividend fields and three of three dividends. In the principal race, the Ngahuru Handicap, Scratchings reduced the field from eight to four, and then the club had a stroke of bad luck in that the Hawera hotse Ruri, who would have been heavily supported, broke away from the boy who was bringing him to the course, bolted and lamed itself and had to be withdrawn. The totalisator handled £6665 10s. The public though in speculative mood did not appear able to assess correctly the merits of the field, as only once did it send the winner out favourite, and on several Occasions horses who were little backed scored, paying handsome dividends. Windsoreen won two races, paying over a quarter of a century on the second occasion.

Taranaki trainers were very successful, winning six of the seven races. R. Barlow, New Plymouth, had three winners, while L. Butler, Inglewood, led in Windsoreen twice, and T. H. Fryer, Hawera, led in Colossal, the hurdle winner. The only trainer outside Taranaki to score was G. Paul, Te Awamutu, with Trishna in the chief race.

In the Hurdle race Ngareta fell, her jockey, T. Williams, breaking a small bone in his arm. Tudor, the favourite, lost his rider, W. Pascoe,, who escaped injury. In the Juvenile Fairfax, the favourite, refused to leave the barrier and her supporters did not get a run for their money.

iThe course was in splendid order and the rains had taken the sting out of the going. The Taranaki Regimental-Muni-cipal Band under Captain F. W. G. McLeod provided music and racing events were broadcast by a public address system- • DETAILS OF THE RACING. WAIKAWAU HURDLES HANDICAP, £lOO, second £2O, third £lO from the stakes. About li miles and 100 yards. 4-4-COLOSSAL, G. E- Harding’s b.g., 4yrs., by Colossus- Autumna, 9.6 (A. Jenkins) 1 2- PAHU, C. Pritchard’s br.g., aged, by W'arplane-Cirinamon, 10.7 (W. J. Bowden) 2 3- MOON, W. Kirkland’s Syrs., by Acre-Hallowroz, 9.3 (J. Burgess) 3 Also started: 1-1 Tudor, 11.8 (W. Pascoe); 2-2 Bun Tuck, 9.0 car. 9.1 (A. Mcdonald), coupled with Pahu; 5-5 Mareli Alone, 10.6 (W. Grindjay); 7-7 Stanchion, 10.2 (K. Chote); 6-6 Beau Star, 9.0 car. 9.1 (B, Sullivan); 8-9 Ngareta, 9.0 (T. Williams); and 9-8 Copey, 9.0 (H. Cook). Winner trained, fey T. H. Fryer, Hawera. Won by two lengths, with heads separating th® next three. Beau Star was fourth. Time, 2m. 55 l-ss. A good start saw Beau Star quickly assume command from Harvest Moon, Tudor, Colossal, Stanchion, Copey and Pahu, with March Alone last. Beau Star was three lengths clear jumping th® obstacle into the straight and was well clear of Harvest Moon and Tudor entering the back. There was a gap of six lengths to Colossal and Pahu, with Copey and gun Tuck next. Ngareta fell at the five furlongs, while Tudor lost his rider at the next obstacle. Bun Tuck ran off, leaving Beau Star well clear of Harvest Moon and Colossal, first over the last jump from Beau Star, Harvest Moon and Pahu. In the run home Colossal maintained the lead to win by two lengths, with Beau Star beaten into fourth place by Pahu and Harvest Moon, the two being separated by heads. Then ea®e Stanchion, Copey and March Alone.

Also started: 1-1 Eara, 8.5 ($• Anderson); 4-4 Chikara, 7-10 (L. H. Jones); 5-5 Ringside, 7.8 car. 7.3 (R. SavAge); and 7-7 Gewanlea, 7.0 car. 7.4| (R. Marsh). Winner trained by owner, New Plymouth. . . Won by half a head, with two lengths between second and third. Gowanlea was fourth. Time, lm. 26 l-ss. Ringside got away badly. Merry Way and Ausgie Ra were first put, followed by Colossal, Gowanlea, Eara and Chikara, with Ringside last. Merry Way and Auasie Ra raced together to the half mile, where Eara and Colossal were their nearest attendants, followed by Chikara and Gowanlea. Merry Way had a bare advantage turning for home and in a stirring finish.just managed to stave off a solid challenge from Aussie Ra to win by half a head. Colossal was two lengths away third, followed by Gowanlea, Eara, Ringside and Chikara. OKOARI HANDICAP (Open), of £l2O, second £25, and third £lO from the stakes. Six furlongs. x 6-6—REFRESHER, F. Calvert’s b.g., aged, by Tea Tray-Hula Girl, 7.2 car. 7.4 (R. Marsh) 1

PUKEKURA HACK HANDICAP, of £lOO, second £2O, third. £lO from the stakes. Nine furlongs. A. R. Standish’s b.g., 4yrs., by Potoa-Senyora, 8.2 (S: Wilson) 1 4-2—QNEWHETU, J. F. Kiley's ch.g., 3yrg., by Sandstar-Kilcoo, 8.1 (G. ' Jhmcan) ,-/• 2 T-lr-AMYRIb. R- Barjow’s hr.m., syrs., by PsynhologyrAmyfin, 8-3 (W. B. Pine) 3 Also started: 5-5 Diagano, 8.3 (B. H. Morris); 3r3 Ingenuity, 8,0 (S. Anderson); 6-6 Kania, 7.5 (R. Marsh); and 2-4 Ringside, 7.5 car. 7.0 (R. Savage). Winner trained by R. Barlow, New Plymouth. Won by two lengths, with threer quarters of a length between second and third. Diagano was fourth. Time, Im. 58 2-ss.

1-2—DIATOMOUS, M. Millar’s b.h„ 4 yrs., by Diacquenod-Spangle, 9.0 (T. Webster)

4-4—THE TIGER. A. F. Aldie’s b.g., aged, by Sheffield-Gazely mare, 7.8 (W. E. Pine)

Also started: 3-3 Golden Hair, 8.12 (B. H. Morris); 2-1 Rereatu, 8.5 (S. Wilson); 7-7 Orapai, 8.5 (S. Anderson); 5?5 Lady Kyra, 7.8 (G- Duncan); and 8-8 Moatoa, 7.0 car. 7.43 <L. H. Jones). Winner trained by R. Barlow, New Plymouth. Won by a nose, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Lady Kyra was fourth. Time, Im. 13 2-ss.

Refresher was first to show out, but when they settled down Diatomous took the lead from Refresher, Moatoa, Golden Hair and Rereatu. At the High School Diatomous was three lengths clear of Refresher and Rereatu, followed by Moatoa and The Tiger, with Golden Hair last. Across the top Diatomous was still in front from Refresher, Moatoa, The Tiger and Lady Kyra. Diatomous turned for home from Refresher and Lady Kyra, and when the field was straightened up had about half a length advantage. Refresher then put in a strong claim and in a great finish wore the leader down in the last few strides to win by a nose, with The Tiger, who finished well, threequarters of a length' away. Lady Kyra was close up, followed by Qrapai, Moatoa, Rereatu and Golden Hair.

Kaola was first put, followed by In? genuity, and passing the stand the pair led from Ringside, Amyril, Diagano and Tahurangi, with Ingenuity last. Kaola led into the back, where Tahurangi moved up fast into third place. At the half mile Kaola had a slight lead from Onewhetu, Tahurangi, Ringside, Amyril and Diagano, but across the top the leader was done with and Onewhetu led into the straight from Tahurangi, Amyril, Diagano and Ringside, with Ingenuity last. When headed for home Tahurangi went to the front and won well by two lengths from Onewhetu, with Amyril three-quarters of a length away, followed by Riagano, Ingenuity, Ringside and Kaola last.

KORU JUVENILE HANDICAP, of £9O, second £l5, and third £5 from the stakes. Five furlongs. L. Butler’s b.f., 3 yrs, by Potoa-Crubeen, 7.0 car. 7.8 (G. Cameron) 1

ROTOKARE HACK HANDICAP, of £lOO, second £2O, and third £lO from the stakes. Six furlongs. 8-B—WINDSCREEN, L. Butler’s b.f., 3yrs., by Potoa-Crubeen, 7.0 car. 7.1| (J- Mcinally) 1

3-4—GOLD MISSION, G. A. Downs’ b.m., 4yrs., by Royal Divorce-Lotus-loff, 8.1 (W. E. Pine) 2 I- KURAPAE, G. Paul’s ch.g., syrs., by Musketoon-Sibford, 8.2 (G. Cam-? erop) . 3 Also started: 2-1 Friesland, 8.9 (B. H. Morris); 4-3 Merry Way, 8.7 (including 51b. re-handicap) (S. Wilson); 6-5 Chikara,- 7.10 car. 8.1 (S. Anderson); 7-6 Passing Fancy, 7.7 (R. Marsh); 9-9 Red Sand, 7.2 car. 7.4$ (L. H. Jones); 10-10 Haunui, 7.0 car. 7.3 (C. Shields); 5-7 Lady Eka, 7.0 car. 7.9 (G. Duncan); and II- Seamond, 7.0 (R. Savage). Winner trained by owner, Inglewood. Won by half a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Lady Eka was fourth. Time, Im. 15s. Merry Way, • Passing • Fancy, Kurapae and Lady Eka led the way when the field vvas despatched. Friesland, Windscreen and Chikara went away very badly. When the field settled down Lady Eka was the leader from Kurapae and Merry Way, with a break of three lengths to Chikara, who was followed by Haunui, Gold Mission, Passing Fancy and Friesland at the head of the rest. Two furlongs from home Lady Eka was still about four lengths dear of Kurapae, Chikara and Gold Mission, with Windsoreen next and then Passing Fancy. The field was closing on the leader entering the straight and in the. run home Gold Mission put in a strong challenge to head her off, but in the last few strides Windsoreen came like a bolt from the blue to snatch the verdict on the post by half a neck. Kurapae was two lengths away third, followed by Lady Eka, Chikara, Passing Fancy, Seamond and Friesland;