GOLD MISSION’S SPRINT

Taranaki Daily News, 30 August 1935, Page 9

GOLD MISSION’S SPRINT

’ ONLY ONE FAVOURITE SCORES; SPLENDID FIELDS; GOOD SPORT. With splendid fields , of good quality horses "in every event-the stage had been set for another very success! ul meeting, the second combined, meeting to be held by the Taranaki, Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Clubs." Heavy rain in the morning caused the committee to hold a meeting to consider postponement, but it was decided to carry on. ' ■ The weather brightened somewhat before. the start of the racing, but a strong westerly .wind," accompanied by showers, made -conditions' unpleasant and' culminated'in a torrential downpour during the running of the principal .event’, the Eg-mont-Wanganui, Hunt Qup .Handicap. The weather,’ of' course,- adversely' affected the attendance, ■ which was again reflected in the totalisator investments. The turnover, in the circumstances was surprisingly good, as the totalisator staff under, the control of Mr; L. Rea handled £4538 10s, compared' with £5984 l on the first day last year. Winners were, well concealed, the conditions perhaps assisting to baffle investors, as only once did they correctly assess the favourite. As a result dividends were-of good size.. The two jumping events .'and' the Ladies’, Bracelet were won by trainers from outside Taranaki, but Taranaki Trainers accounted for the other four flat events, H. Dulieu, New Plymouth, winning two, including the open event with Gold - Mission,, and R. Barlow, 'New."Plymouth,?nd/J,; Jryer, Hawera, one each. _ ’ AAt tfie presentation of trophies Dr. ’W. T.. -Simmons,- master rofthe Wangmiui‘Hunt ,Club, jn??de reference. to tfio success of : the combined meeting.. He thanked the owners and trajners for their, generous patronage, "'which had given .splenHuT.flelds. He expressed, his pleasure at three such enthusiastic supporters of-hunting as Messrs.-L. H. Collinson, K. McK.' Duncan and G. R. Grace winning the trophies.. . Mr. Collinson in reply said that he was pleased to have won the EgmontWanganui Hunt Cup as it was at that club’s meeting, in. 1914 that he had won his first-race.; He paid a tribute to his jockey and trainer, - Mr? and Mrs.A. McDonald. . There were two falls during the running of the Trial Hunters’ Handicap Steeplechase, the opening race of the day. Tiger' Bill and Flockhart unseated their jockeys,, F- Baker and C. J. Thompson; who escaped with shakings and were in the saddle later. While the horses were parading in the birdcage prior to the start of the Weraroa Scurry R. Savage, rider of Beau Star, was kicked on the hip by Whoa Johnnie. , He was unable to take part in the. race .but after receiving medical attention was able to remain on the course. The track at the start was in good condition despite the wet weather, but it cut up somewhat after the heavy downpour. The arrangements for the conduct of the meeting were excellent. A bright programme of music was played from the gallery by-the Taranaki Regi-mental-Municipal Band. The results are;— TRIAL HUNTERS’ HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, '• of £5O (including trophy value £5); second £lO and third £5 from the stakes. About two miles. 3-2—CLARION CALL, G. R.. Grace’s b.g., syrs, by Hunting SongSaxon Saint, 10.0 (A. Jenkins) .... 1 1-4—CROYDEN, Clive Varley’s ch.g., 6yrs, by Warplane—Advance mare, . 10.7 (L. Jarvis) ........... 2 6-6—JUST OFF, W. O. Williams’ b.g., aged, by Danilof—Ancona, 10.0 (I. Tucker) • • 3 Also started: 2-1 Redbray, 10.7 (A. McDonald); 5-5 Poterie, 10.2, car. 10.10 (Mr. W. Hicks); 4-3 Flockhart, 10.0 (C. J. Thompson), fell; 6-7 Nimblefoot, 10.0, car. 10.10 (Mr. P. 'Cole); 8-8 Tiger Bill, 10.0 (F. E. Baker), fell. " ■ J Winner trained by L. G. Morris (Marton). Won by ten lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Poterie was fourth. Time, 4m. 12 2-ss. Clarion Call was quickest out and led over the first fence from Croyden, Flockhart, Redbray and ’ Nimblefoot. Tiger Bill fell. Clarion Call was three lengths clear of Flockhart, Croyden and Redbray along the top, with Nimblefoot next, followed by Just Off and Poterie. There was little alteration along the back, but approaching the double the second time Clariori Call was well clear of Croydon and Flockhart, who fell at the second double. Then came Redbray, Nimblefoot, Poterie and Just Off. Clarion Call was three lengths clear across the top and along the back had increased the gap to ten lengths from Croyden, with 50 yards to Nimblefoot, Redbray, Just . Off and Poterie. Just Off moved up. Clarion Call got safely over the last obstacle and went on to win by ten lengths, with Just Off .five lengths away. Then followed Poterie, Nimblefoot and Redbray.

WEREROA SCURRY, of £5O; second £lO and third £5 from the stakes. Five furlongs. 3- RED SAND, Mrs. E. A- Gregg’s ch.m., 4yrs, by Sapdstar—Elsinora, 8.0 (R. McTavish) 1 4- KIA ORA, G. E. Harding’s b.f., 3yrs, by Vaals—Some Lady, 8.0 (G. Duncan) ' 2 2-2—LADY HOARIRI, M.'G. Ppdjursky’s br.m., 4yrs, by Hoariri—Lady Swift, ;8.0, car. 8.3 (B. H. Morris) 3 . Also started: 8-8 Bright Sky, 8.0 (R.

Horne); 6-6 Joy 80x,’8.0 (W. E. Pine); 1- Gay Poto, 8.0 (L. Dulieu); 7-7 Beau Star, 8.0, car. 8.1 (S. Wilson); 10-9 Whoa Johnnie, 8.0, car. 8.2 (P. Atkins); 9-11 High Test, 8.0 (H. J. Davoren); 5-5 Red ■ Fox, 8.0, car. 8.2 J (H. Goldfinch); 11-10 Aotopeen, 8.0 (S. Anderson). Winner trained by H. Dulieu (New Plymouth). Won by a neck, with a length between second and ' third. Bright Sky was fourth; Time, lm. 6s. , There was .no delay at the start and Red Sand and, Lady Hoariri jumped out two lengths clear and were soon bowling along in front of a bunched field in which Bright Sky and Kia Ora were prominent. Gay, Poto was rushed up very- quickly: approaching the High School bend, joining Red Sand and Lady Hoariri, with Kia Ora handy and Bright Sky, Joy Box and Beau Star at the head of the others. There was no change at the straight entrance, where Gay Poto was weakening. Red Sand soon took Lady Hoariri’s measure aind holding off a challenge from Kia Ora won by a neck. Lady Hoariri was a length away third and then followed Bright Sky, Beau Star, High Test, Whoa Johnnie and Gay Poto. WHENUAKURA HACK HANDICAP, of £6O; second £l2 10s and third £5 from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 2- TAHURANGI, A. R. Standish’s b.g., syrs, by Potoa—Senyora, 9.0 (S. Wilson) 1 1-I—SPORTING SONG, Mrs. G. M. Bennett’s blk.g., 4yrs. by Hunting Song—Lionskin, 8.11 (R. McTavish) 2 6-3—SILK SOX, R. G. and S. Topless’ blk.g., 6yrs, by Royal. Divorce— Ribbonwork, 8.10 (L. E. George) .. 3 Also started:- 5-4 Ruaform, 8.5 (C. Shields); 7-7 Hunting Lad, 8.0 (G- Duncan); 8-8 Red Panther,-8.0 (S. Tremain); 3- Revival, 8.0 (W. E. Pine); 8-9 Nga-r. papa," 8.0, car. 8112 (C. W.-France); 4-6 Prince Reno, 8.0, car. 8.3 (R. J. Flower). • Winner trained by R. Barlow (New Plymouth). ■J-Halflengths separated the' placed horses; Ruaform. was fourth. Time, lm. 335. ' .Red Panther was first to show out from Silk Sox, Revival, Sporting Song, Tahurangi and Ruaform. After a couple of furlongs Red. Panther dropped back and Silk Sox was well clear of Tahurangi and Revival, followed by Sporting Song and Ruafohn.' That was the order as the field- approached the straight, where Prince Reno was making a forward move. Silk Sox led into the home stretch from Tahurangi, Sporting Song, Revival, Prince Reno and Ruaform. In a great finish Tahurangi overhauled the leader at the distance and went on to win by half a, length from Sporting Song, with Silk Sox a similar distance further back, followed by Ruaform, Revival, Prince Reno, Hunting Lad, Red Panther and Ngapapa. EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CUP HANDICAP, of £lOO (including trophy value £15); second £l5- and third £lO from the stakes. About two miles and a-half. 4- PETRARCH, L. H. Collinson’s b.g.. aged, by Arausio—Waterlea, 10.10 (A. McDonald) 1 1- PROSY BOY, C. E. Twist’s br.'g., 6yrs, by Lucullus—Prosy, 11-13 (J. Webby) -2 9.9—WAITAUNAHA, S. E. Perry’s br.g., aged, by Taunaha or Heather Mixture —Vermille, 10.2 (C. J. Thompson) • •••• 3 Also started: 3-3 Miss Pango, 11.2 (A. Jenkins); 5-5 Panloff, 10.5 (I. Tucker); 8-8 Razor, 10.5 (F. Baker); 2-2 The Storm Wind, 10.2 (C. J. Thompson); 6-6 Ngareta, 10.0, car. 10.9} (Mr. A. R. Hicks); 6-7 Susie Pye, 10.0 (S. Wright). Winner trained by Mrs. A. W. McDonald (Awapuni). Won by four lengths, with six lengths between, second and third. Razor was fourth. Time, sra. 28 4-ss. The race was run in a very heavy rainstorm and it was impossible to follow the horses during the greater part of the journey. When the field settled down Panloff and The Storm Wind were seen to be in the lead from Miss Pango, Razor, Waitaunaha and Petrarch, with Prosy Boy' and Ngareta last. Over the doubles the first time there was no alteration save that Prosy Boy had moved into sixth position. Along the back Prosy Boy had improved his position, the order being Panloff and The Storm Wind together in front three lengths clear, of Petrarch, with Waitaunaha fourth and Prosy Boy and Razor next. That was the order over the doubles the second time, but entering the back Petrarch ran into the lead from’ Panloff and The Storm Wind, followed by Waitaunaha, with Prosy Boy moving up. Along the back Petrarch increased his lead and Prosy Boy ran into second berth, with Waitaunaha fourth. Going on Petrarch won by four lengths from Prosy Boy, with Waitaunaha six lengths further back third, followed by Razor, Panloff, The Storm Wind and Miss Paiigo, with Ngareta and Susie Pye well back. WAIHOU HANDICAP (Open), of £75; second £l5 and third £5 from the stake. Six furlongs. 5- GOLD MISSION, G. A. Downs’ b.m., syrs, by Royal Divorce— Lotusloff, 8.2 (R. J. Flower) 1 2- SLIPPERY, Graham McCormick’s b.g., 6yrs, by Hunting Song—Royal Moment, 8.6 (H. Goldfinch) 2 1-3—REFRESHER, F. Calvert’s b.g., , aged, by Tea Tray—Hula Girl, 8.4 (P, Atkins) 3 Also started: 3-2 Orapai, 9.0 (B. H. Morris); 8-8 Fersen, 8.1 (W. E. Pine); 4-4 Carfex, 7.11, car. 7.6 (C. Cole); 7-6 Soloist, 7.9, car. 7.10 (R. Feasy); 6-7 Gold Cure, 7.8, car. 7.11 (S. Anderson). Winner trained by H. Dulieu (New Plymouth). Won by a head, with a neck between

second and third. Gold Cure was fourth. Time, lm. 19 3-ss. Refresher and Slippery were first to show out from a good start, but when the field settled down Gold Cure was in front from Refresher, Slippery, Orapai, Soloist, Carfex, Gold Mission and Fersen. At the High School Gold Cure was still in front from Refresher, with Slippery and Orapai together, followed by Gold Mission. Approaching the straight Gold Cure was still just clear of Refreshei", with Gold Mission next, followed by Slippery and Orapai. Refresher and Gold Cure led into the straight and a thrilling finish ensued. Gold Mission was on terms with Refresher 100 yards from the post and Slippery also put in a very strong challenge but just, failed to get up by a head. Refresher was a neck away third.' Then followed Gold Cure, Soloist, Carfex, Fersen and Orapai. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of £6O (including trophy value £10); second £lO and third £5 from the stakes. Gentlemen riders. One mile and a-quarter. 1- GAINSAY, K. McK. Duncan’s b.g., 6yrs, by Gainscourt, 11.8 (Mr. K. Duncan) 1 2- SANTOFT, C. Boyle’s br.h., syrs, by Acre—Pleasure, 12.12 (Mr. G< Beatson) 2 3- BAY SAND, F. H. Walker’s b.g., syrs, by Sandstar —Torokola, 11.0 (Mr. J. Morris) 3 Also started: 5-5 Poterie, 11.0, car. 11.3 (Mr. W. Hicks); 7-7 Gallant Maid, 11.0 (Mr. R. Watkins); 6-6 Shirley Temple, 11.0 (Mr. N. Davidson); 4-3 Sapless, 11.0 (Mr. T. Allcott). Winner trained by L. Knapp (Awapuni). . Won by four lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Poterie was fourth. Time, 2m. 295. Another good start saw Gainsay go to the front early and lead past the stands from Sapless, Bay Sand, Poterie, Gallant Maid, Santoft and Shirley Temple last. Entering the back stretch Gainsay was still, in front of Sapless, with Bay Sand, Gallant Maid, Santoft and Poterie next. Gainsay and Sapless were the leaders along the back from Bay Sand, with a gap back to Santoft and with Gallant Maid drifting back. At the High School bend there was little alteration save that Santoft had moved up. Gainsay led into the straight from, Santoft and going on won. comfortably •by four lengths, with Bay Sand five lengths further back, followed by Poterie, Sapless, Shirley Temple and Gallant Maid well back, pulling up. WAVERLEY HACK HANDICAP, of £6O; second £l2 10s and third £5 from the stakes. Six furlongs. 6- ALCHEMIC, W. T. Bailey’s b.c., 3yrs, by Lackham—Bechu, 8.6 (C. Shield) . 1 5-4—LOWENBERG, P. and T. ! O’Neill’s b.c., 3yrs, by Lord Quex—Zarene, 8.9 (B. H. Morris) .' 2 4- BANTRY, J. J. Barry’s, b.g., 3yrs, by Acre—Rapt, 8.5 (K. Chote) ....; 3 Also started: 1-1 Chikara, 8.9 (L. Dulieu); 2-2 Landlubber, 8.3, car. 8.5 (T. W. Reilly); 8-7 Windscreen, 8.2 (S. Ander-. son); 3-3 Blue Tiger, 8.2 (W. E. Pine); 7- Lady Eka, 8.0 (G. Duncan); 9-9 Seamond, 8.0, car. B.l} (A. G. Murray). Winner trained by J. Fryer (Hawera). Won by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Windscreen was fourth. Time, lm. 21 2-ss. From an , even dispatch Landlubber .was first to break the line, and when the field settled down the Avondale horse led the way from Blue Tiger, Lowenberg and Alchemic, with Lady Eka next. Landlubber was the pacemaker along the back from Lady Eka, Alchemic, Lo.wenberg and Bantry, wjth Seamond : and Windscreen last. The last-named moved up approaching the .High; School benc[, where the ' order .', was • Landlubber, Lowenberg, Alchemic, Lady Eka, Windscreen and Bantry. Landlubber turned for home with a, slight advantage over Lowenberg, followed by: Alchemic, Bantry land' Windscreen. Another thrilling struggle ensued to the post,' Alchemic getting up to win .by half a length from Lowenberg, with Bantry half a length away third, followed by Windscreen, Blue Tiger, Chikara and Lady Eka. FIELDS FOR TO-MORROW TWELVE IN THE HUNT CUP. ACCEPTANCES ANNOUNCED. Following are the acceptors for the second day of the hunts’ meeting tomorrow:— HACK AND HUNTERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. Of £7O. 1 1} miles and, 100 yards.

PROMISING HAWERA COLT. The Hawera trainer J. Brown has received a cablegram from Mr. W. Kirkland at .Melbourne stating that the Captain Bunsby—Secret Link filly Link Divine arrived fit and well. It is probable that another of this trainer’s team in Notium will also be taken to Australia very shortly. Notium, who is a two-year-old by Lysander from the Martian mare Makepeace was purchased by the ' two Eltham sportsmen Messrs. E. L. Abbott and H. B. Gibson at the Trentham sales in January for 260 guineas. He is appropriately named as Notium was Lysander’s last battle.

Orapai 10 8 Spender 9 0 Lavington 10 2 Bright Sky 9 0 Soloist 9 7 Ngapapa 9 0 Beau Star 9'3 Tiger Bill Kaola 9 2 9 0 OPUNAKE HANDICAP SCURRY. Of £50. Five furlongs. Red Sand 9 0 High Test 8 2 Lady Hoariri 8 7 Golden Rill 8 2 Lady Eka 8 2 Red Fox 8 2 Gay Poto 8 2 Ngatirahiri Whoa Johnnie 8 2 8 2 ■WAIHI HACK HANDICAP. Of £70. Eight and a-half furlongs Tahurangi ■ 9 10 Silk Sox '8 12 Sporting Song 9 1 Ruaform 8 6 Santoft 9 0 Blue Tiger 8 0 TARANAKI HUNT CLUB CUP HANDICAP. Of £100. About two miles and i-half. Miss Pango 10 13 Panloff ' ■ 10 2 Clarion Call 10 11 Red Bray 10 0 Croyden 10 5 Flockhart 10 0 Razor 10 3 Ngareta 10 0 Waitaunaha ID 3 Just Off 10 0 The Storm Susie Pye 10 0 Wind 10 2 STRATFORD HANDICAP. Of £75. Seven furlongs. Slippery . 8 13 Fersen 8 2 Gold ■ Mission 8 12 Davistock 8 1 Ruri 8 12 Gold Cure • 7 12 Glenvane 8 5 Musquil 7 9 LADIES’ NECKLACE HANDICAP. Of £60. One mile and a-quarter. Silk Sox 12 9 Poterie 10 7 Petrarch 10 12 Sapless Bay Sand 10 8 10 7 URENUI HACK HANDICAP Of £70. Six furlongs. Aussie Ra 9 0 Landlubber 8 0 Tonnerre 8 5 Kia Ora 8 0 Mustang 8 5 Revival 8 0 Windsor een 8 2 Red Fox 8 0 ANOTHER FOR AUSTRALIA.