RACING AT WASHDYKE

Timaru Herald, Volume C, Issue 15334, 30 April 1914, Page 8

RACING AT WASHDYKE

BY S.C. JOCKEY CLUB. i; r

MEETING AUSPICIOUSLY OPENED {. C e President, Hugh Lowry. Vice-President ® G. H. Gresson. Stewards/ Messrs W. Baxter, G.' S. Cray, A. S. Ehvortliy, H. Elworthy, P. Elworthy, C. H. £ Gresson, E.. R. Guinness. AY. Harper, A. M. Jameson, AY. S. Lindsay, H. i Lowrv, J. P. Newman. C. N. Orbell, ' . E. 11. lie id, A. Scott, T. Te.sche- ) maker, C. E. Thomas. Hon. Treas- | urer, C. E. Thomas. Hon. 'P.mnkeeper, \V. S. Lindsay. Judge, P. : . H. Aklworth. Handicapper, J. E. , Henrys. Clerk of Course, J. E. , Freeman. Clerk; of Scales, D. Me- j Kenssie. Starter. P. E. Harley. C. 3 S. Eraser, secretary. Everything, conspired yesterday to - make the opening day of the' South • Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn j meeting conspicuously successful. The j -weather, that all-important factor in j tin; matter of out-door sports, was < s.mply delightful, the day was one oi tin; best of tlie autumn and tho sun which shone all day made the: : :itii:osMher:(; conditions ideal. Rain-1, had been anticipated tlie previous night, init all doleful weather foro- j casts were cheerfully abandoned when ; yesterday morning broke clear ' and ; line. It was expected that there would i .be a largo attendance at tlie .meeting, i iind so there was, tin: Club's pro- i gross.'ve policy ensuring this. It might , have been stiil larger but for the municipal elections which were on in Tiinaru. It will doubtless be still ila.vgcr to-da.v in view of tho fact that there will be the weekly half-holiday j in town, and that a. special l train will rim down from Chnstchurch. Two specials ran out to the course from Tiinaru yesterday, one at 11.40 a.m., and the other at 12.30 p.m. Both were liberally patronised. The country trains wore also run to suit tho meeting. Visitors were not- sparing in their praise of the course, lawns, and all appointments. Everything was seen in the best of good order and the deep green lawns had a delightfully fresh and pleasing appearance. A well known visiting sporting man who was present, expressed the opinion in very decided terms that tho course at AYashdyko is now as complete as any country Club's course in New Zealand; in fact, he said, it was the best lio know in tho I>'oniinion outside tho four cities, and he thought the management wero to be heartily congratulated oil having improved it as they had in recent years out of all recognition of its old self. He knew of no 'place whore horse owners were more carefully catered fm:. or the interests of the sporting public hotter considered. Even tlio'raco books were better got up than at many places, the in for mat; oil which they contained concerning' other race meetings, beitlg very useful. He noticed too that tlie .books of tlie first day contained the entries for tho second, and lie knew 'of no other club which published the second day's entries in thisiwa.y.

As to 111© racing, it must bo said that this was distinctly pood albeit the track, -after the rain in the early part of the week, was a trifle holding. Tho fields ■were' large, and tho keenly fontiht out finishes indicated that the hnndicappor Karl done his work well. The record sum of £2OOO offered in stakes no doubt contributed to the la fee fields, and there wore other inducements which >horse

owners fully appreciated. The Timaru Cup was a splendid race and furnished yvs good a linisli as lias ever been seen on the course. A double quartette fac--1 ed the starter who despatched the field in even line, and from start to finish tlie race was full of interest. There was an enthusiastic scans when Mr J. Grigg's l'our-year-old mare First Glance landed home a winner by a short head. First Glance was bred in Ireland and imported by Mr Grigg. 'This is the first time I she has -started in a lon <5 race, but the ■, machine indicated that there were many who were prepared to back her over a mile.-and a quarter, and the result proved their confidence to have been well placed. Specialform had her chance in the race somewhat prejudiced through the going being on the heavy side for her, and she was apparently interfered with on two occasions in the race. In the early stages of the contest she was ; with the leading division, but in ,the back straight unaccountably fell back to : last, while at the finish she was putting jin go"od work again. Had'Gapon been made more use of' in the early stages, and kept closer in at the toil turn lie would probably have troubled the first and second- horses as lie finished better than anything else in the racs. It came as something of a surprise to find the local sportsmen, Messrs He'd and Elwortliy. without a. 'renresentative in the Cim. The explanation is that Campbell. who had practically been engaged to ride the horse, had his services claimed by Mr John Grigg, who had first call upon h : m; and Messrs Re id and Elworthy decided to start Reval in the short race as they could not get a. suitable rider for him in the Cup. Reval won the Smithfield Handieao- in a very exciting fhr'sh, beatinrr Afton Loch by the very narrow mm-enn of a neck. The ■Otipua Hurdle Handicao to S :Tr >on Pure "with the locally-r.-,vned mire Margo, secondhand the R/~s«\vin Handcar* v,as annexed bv Mr T. H White's 8011. 1 Tlie "Washdyko Welter Handicap went I to Mr W. 11. Palmer's John Bunyan; | the Hack Race to Mr R. Sutherland's Clynelish; the Gladstone Hack "Welter \to Mr D. H. Roberts's Slogan, and the Flying Handicap to Mr J. J. Mcßr.de's Obsono. Mr R. O. Duncan was present in his official capacity as stipendiary steward, and after one race, the Gladstone Hack Welter Handicap, lie caused the stewards to hold a meeting to inquire into the reason why Forest Belle was cut out after running a furlong. A first-class luncheon and afternoon tea was supplied by Mr ,Budd in his wellknown style, both being fully appreciated. The officials could not have.attend. the secretary (Mr C. S. Fraser) and and tho secretary (Mr C. S. Fraser) and his chief assistant (Mr H. H. Fraser) earning the warm thanks of all with whom they had to deal. The President (Mr Hugh Lowry) was very vigilant in generally supervising tilings, and in th's lie was ably assisted by tho vice-presi-dent (Mr C. H. Gresson), and tlie other stewards. The total isator investments for the dnv were heavy, a sum of jR] 2,245 10s being handled bv the ini- ! chine, as compared w : th £11,562 for the corresponding day of last year—an in- | crease of £683.

. The following are results: — OTIPTJA HURDLE HANDICAP, of 125 sov.9, second horse 15 sovs, and third 10 sovs from the stake; liv miles. 3 Mr J. Christie's b g Simon Pure, Obligade—-Melita, aged, 10.3, (Jarvis) 1 4 Mr H. Elw-orthy's g m Margo, aged, 9.13 (Kaan) 2 2 Mr H. D. Lea ma n's b g Goldseeker, aged 9:5 (Redmond) 3

Others to leave the saddling paddock were—l Con the Sliaughran 10.10 (L. Hagerty), 7 Milo 10.9 (Coker), 5 Kilts 10.8 (Douglas), 10 Ribston Pippin 9.9 (Mcintosh), 11 Bay Lupiii 9-6 (MeChesney), 9 Bugle 9 2 (Feilding), 11 Wreckage 9 0 (Coleman), 6 Chelsea Parle 9.0 (lie and 7 Saiathiel 9.0 (McSe-veney). The field got away in rather straggling y-;cler, and Kilts and Saiathiel ran off at the first hurdle. Passing tlie stand the first time Bugle was showing the way just clear of Margo, Chelsea Park being close up third. Racing round the hack stretch Geklseeker went up to the leaders and took charge; Simon Pure taking up second running, with Margo and Chelcea'Park next. , At the top . turn Simon Pure headed Goldseoker, Margo retaining third place. At the last obstacle Wreckage fell, and Simon Pure who was well out in front came down the straight with plenty in reserve, and claimed the verdict by four lengths from Margo who finished half a length in front of Goldseeker. Con the Sliaughran was fourth, and Ribston Pippin fifth, - Bugle being sixth. Time, 2min 54 2-5 see.

ROSEWILL HANDICAP, of 100 sores, second horse 15 snv;, and third 10 sovs from the stake; 5 furlongs.

5 Mi- T. H. mite's 1) g Bon, Boniform Eidelweiss, ofjSj 7.7 (Wilson) 1 1 Mr D. Rutherford's gr in Free, 4yrs, 8.11 (Donovan) 2 6 Mr A. McAulay's b g Hops, 3yrs, 7.9 (Campbell) 3 Other starters were—3 Forest Belle 8.9 (Emmersun), 4 Steperina 8.2 (Jones), 2 Pretty Jane 7.13 (Robinson), 7 Cosy Corner 7.7 (King). Bridegroom 7.7 (Beard), 10 Miss Finland 7.2 (Feilding), 9 Don Charl 6.12 (Buddicombe), and 11 Quirlcland 6.12 (Loyd). Forest Belle and Hops formed tlxe leading division from the start, and they showed the way into the straight just a head of Boa, .Quirkland, and Free. At the distance, Free got on terms with Forest Belle and Hops, when Bon came with a late run and ..-just got up in the last few strides, winning by a head from Free, who finished a neck in front- of Hops. Forest Belle was fourth. Time, Iniin 3 2-osec. •

SMITHFIELD HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. second horse 20 sov.s. and third 10 sovs* f;om the stake; 4 furlongs.

1 Messrs He id and Elwortliy's ch g Reval. Finland —Lady Symons Syrs, 9.9 (Reid) 1 2 Mr T. H. White's b f Afton Loch, 3yrs, 7.7 (Wilson) 2 3 Mr R. Harrison's ch h Manillus, aged, 9.3 (Beard) 3 Also started—7 Speedometer 9.5 (liae), 5 Vanquish 8.13 (Jones), 9 Twelfth Night 8.8 (Campbell;, 6 Formnal 8.7 (Donovan), 4 John Barleycorn 8.5 (O'Brien), S My Glove 7.7 (King), and 10 Palette 7.7 (Robinson). F rom a rather uneven start the colours of Reval and Manillus were first prominent, and this pair showed the way round the top turn from Vanquish, John Barleycorn, and Afton Loch. This order was maintained to within a furlong of the post when Manillus faded cut aiid Afton Loch took second j>lace. The latter made a fine effort but could not Quite get to Reval who won by a neck. Manilluf! being a length and a; half awav, third,- closely followed bv John Barleycorn. Palotte, and Vanquish. Time 51 2-ssec. TIMARU CUP HANDICAP, of 300 sovs, second horse 35 sovs, and third 15 sovs from the stake: 1.1 miles. 1 Mr jTohn Grigg's b m First Glance. Knsmos Bey-Ophelia, 4yrs, 8.9 (CamrcbeK) ..... " 1 2 Mr G. D. Greenwood's b g Canute, 4yrs, 8.3 (Hunnilirips) 2 5 Mr N. Bennington's blk g Gapon, aged, 8.11 (Wilson - ) *. 3

Others to sport ailk were—3 Mr J. H. Prosser sb 111 Specialform 4yrs, 9.5 (Donovan), 8 Mr I''. E. Shaw's eh g Gnome 4yrs, 8.3, (.Jones) 7Mr I. Lewis's cIl m Gold Coin 6yrs, 7.6 (D. King), 6 Mr \ . J. .Morelle's br. g Peerless, aged, 6.13 (Robinson) and 4 Mr W. Crossan's r p m Parable, aged. C.7 (Buddicombe). Ihe field was despatched to a capital stait and they made a pretty race of it. At the stand Specialform, Canute, and First Glance were racing almost on terms. Going out of the straight First Glance lost her place temporarily, and Canute went on from Specialform. Going along the back Canute tvas just in front of Gold Coin and First Glance. With half the distance gone Gold Coin had drawn well clear of First Glance. Turning into the straight . Gold Coin was just ahead of 1 First Glance, with Specialform heading the others, and a great finish ensued. At the distance there was little to choose between First Glance, Canute, and Goft] Coin, while Capon was improving bi s position. "Whips were out in earnest, and in the filial struggle lirst Glance outstayed Canute and won a fine race by a short head from Canute, who was a similar distance in front of Ganon. Gold Coin was close un fourth, and Peerless fifth. Time, 2iniii 12 4-5 sec.

WASHDYKE WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; second 20 sovs,_ third 10 sovs from the stake.. 7 iurlongs. 3 Mr W. 11. Palmer's In' h John Bun van, aged, Pilgrim's Progress—Catherine, 8-12 (Beard) 1 2 Mr R. Miller's b g Cannonade, 4yrs, S-S (Emmerson) 2 5 Mr W. Crossan's b in Ahpaea, "oyrs, S-ll (Rae) 3 Also started—l Mosgiel 9-5 (Ellis), 4 Gregory 8-8 (Wilson), and 6 Trilby 8-0 (Jones). Trilby was quickest to begin, and with Mosgiel in close attendance made play over the first half mile. Turning into the straight John Bunyan and Cannonade improved their positions, while Mosgiel' faded out. A little further on Trilby retired beaten, leavin gjolm Bunyan and

Cannonade to fight out the finish, victory .resting with the former by three-quarters' of a length; Aphaea was third and Mosgiel fourth. Time, lmin 30 4-3 see.

HACK .RACE, of 75 sovs; second lb sovs, third 5 sovs from the stake. 5 furlongs. 1 Mr R. Sutherland's br c Clynelish, 3yrs, Soult—Replete,' 8-0 (O'Brien) 1 3 Mi - D. Rutherford's b g Sunbeam, aged, 8-0 (Wormaid) ... 2 4 Messrs Poff and Going's b g Master Hamilton, 4yrs, 8-0 (Jones) 3 Other starters were—B Allan Water S-0 (Robinson), 9 Craig Athol 8-0 (Si'obie), 7 Den Cha-rl 8.0, (Woods). G Glenroy StO (Wilson), 11 Icarion 8-0 (Macdonald), 12 Lady Landsborough 8-0 (Tril'.ordi, 5 Ma we lite-8.0 (Beard), 2 Moddite 8-0 (Campbell), 10 Rose Car SrO (Wasley), and 13 Traditor 8-0 (Rae). C'lynelisli was first away with Master Hamilton and Sunbeam as his nearest attendants. In the straight Sunbeam deposed Master Hamilton, but could make no impression on the leader, who won comforts ablv by nearly two lengths. Time, lmin 3sec.

GLADSTONE HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 15 sovs, third 10 'sovs from the stake. G furlongs. 2 Mr IT. D. Roberts' b g Slogan, 3yrs, Sir Laddo—Sally, 8-13 (jo ties) 1 3 Mr P. Twomey's b m Floraline, aged, 8-9 (\Vilson) 2 1 Mr G. Gould's b f Judith, 3yrs, 8-12 (Hagerty) 3 Others to sport silk were—l Forest Belle 9.0 (Emmerson), 5 Andrea 8.6 (Don ovan), 6 Trireme 8-5 (Beard), 7 Sartomart 8-4 (Robb), and S Agitato 8-0 (Campbell). Trireme and Floraline were in front from the start, and they turned into the straight almost on terms, well clear of Slogan and Sartomart. At the distance Slogan drew clear, and eventually won easily by a length from Floraline, witli Judith in third place just in front of Trireme. Time, lmin 17sec. . FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; second 20 sovs, third 10 sovs from the stake. 6 furlongs. 2 Mr J. J. Mcßride's ch li Obsono,

aged, Obligado—lima, 9-6 (Jones) 1 5 Mr J. W. Skinner's- b f Fender, 3yrs, 7-7 (Robinson) 2 1 Mr C. Macliell's br g Teviotdale, 4yrs, 7-7 (Campbell) ... 3 Others to leave the saddling paddock were—4 Merton 8-9 (Wormald), 8 Vanqiiish S-l (Beard), 3 Carolus 7-13 (O'Brien). 7 Mosgiel V.7 (King), and 6 Briar Patch 7-3 (Buddicombe). Ui> sono and Carolus were in front from the barrier rise, closely followed Uy Teviotdale and Fender. Turning into the straight Fender closed on Obsono, and the pair fought out a great finish, Obsono winning by a nose; Teviotdale was a length and a half "away third, followed by Carolus. Time, lmin 10 2-ssec. The following acceptances were received last- night:— WAI-ITI HURDLES, of 110 sovs; li miles. lb st lb Merry \ alet 10 11 Ripstone PipCon the , pin ... . 9 S Shaughran 10 8 The Brewer 9 8 Milo 10 6 Bay Lupin 9 3 Kilts 10 6 Wreckage 9 0 I Margo ... 10 o Salathiel . 9 0 Goldseeker 9 8 Iris Lily .. 9 0 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 1 mile. Obsono .... 9 3 John Buny'n 6 9 Canute ... 8 S Peerless "... 6 9 Reval 8 7 Parable . ..6 7 Gnome ... 7 11 HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; 5 furlongs. Clynelish . . 9 7 Quirklaud . 7 8 Sunbeam ..88 Mar veil ite . 7 7 Master Lady LandsHamilton S 5 borough . 7 7 Firmhold . . 8 3 Icarion ... 7 7 Craig Athol 7 11 Glenroy . 7 7 Don Charl . 7 S TEMUKA HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; 6 furlongs. Forest Belle fl 0 Pretty Jane 8 1 Bon N ]" ? ,r ic.". Finland 7.8 Judith ... 8 9 Agitato .. 7 2 • Hops ..... bo bwi Gnarl 7 0 ■ SEADOWN WELTER, of 100 sots; 7 furlongs. • John Buny'n 9 3 Apliaea .. .8 1 ■ Cannonade . 8 4 M.oddite .. 7 12 1 Briar Patch 8 4 Gregory . . 7 10 ? Sunbeam . 8 2 Sartomart , 7 7 j BEACONSFIELD HACK WELTER, l of 100 sovs; 6 furlongs. Clynelish. :. 9 2 My Glove ...7 8 Forest Belle 8 o Andrea ... 7 7 ) Floraline ... 8 4 Trilby ... 7 7 1 United Ser- Trireme ... 7 7 vice ..... S 0 Firmhold . 7 7 Moddite . . 7 12 Sartomart . 7 7 Gregory 7 13 John Barleycorn ... 7 11 ! PAREORA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; ! 5 furlongs. : Manillus ..90 Afton Loch 7 13 ' Speedometer 8 12 Free . .. . 7 11 ■ Fender .. ..8 9 Twelfth Carolus ■ .. S 7 Night ... 7 8 ) John Barley- Steperina . 7 1 , , corn ... 7 12 Cosy Corner 7 0 - FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 120 ' sovs; 6 furlongs. ' Reval —9 5 Mosgiel ... 7 2 • Merton ... S 5 John Barley- , Martel ... 8 3 corn ... 7 1 ' Fender ... 7 12 Free 6 13 - Teviotdale • 7 6 l