MAKER OF HUNDREDS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18091, 26 February 1927, Page 9

MAKER OF HUNDREDS

and Ural la led past the stand from Gold 3tep, Archibald, Pentagram, and Peter Rosa. Entering the back stretch Pendennis had a good lead from' Pentagram, Peter Rosa and Gold Rep. Crossing the top Peter Rosa began to move up and was on terms with Pendennis as they turned for home, with Pentagram and Ural la next. Peter Rosa (Holland) went on to win by a neck from Pentagram, who beat Pendennis by half a length. TJralla was fourth.

In the Shaftesbury Rack the order of favouritism was Awarere, Valkon, and Abess. When the field settled down Tea Time and Venus Abbey were in charge from Billikin, Quinsilla and Respirator. Tea Time a.nd Venus Abbey were first to turn for home from Awarere, Winsome Boy and Constellation. In the run to the post Awarere (W. Bagby) beat Tt?a Time by half a length, with Quinsilla three lengths further back third. Bitlikins was fourth.

In the Somers Handicap Flying Juliet was soon in charge and led all the way. Entering the straight she was attended by Macroom, Kins; Arch and Phaola. Flying Juliet (Keesing) had no difficulty in going on and beating Macroom fiy two lengths and a half, with King Arch two lengths further back third. Catelaw was fourth.

In the Juvenile Handicap besides the favouritism indicated for the placed horses, Golden Wedding was second choice. Exalted was the quickest to begin, and led across the top and into the straight from In the Shade, Auri-

cuius and High Tide. At the distance In the Shade (Bagby) took charge and beat Exalted by a neck, with Auriculus three lengths away third. Then came H«"b 'T’ido nnd Master Oloments.

In the Cup, Hay Guard was soon in front, and Jed along the back from Barometer, Town Bank, Miss \ era, Pegaway and Pelham. Entering the straight, Hay Guard was attended by Barometer, Pelham, Eden Hall, Helightment and Pegaway. In a good finish Pegaway (M/Tavisli) beat Hay Guard by half a length, with Eden Hall a similar distance away. Pelham was fourth.

NELSON RACES. Rer Press Association. RICHMOND, February 26. The concluding day of the Nelson Jockey Club’s meeting took place today in dull weather. There was a good attendance. Results:— NOVICE HANDICAP. (Five furlongs). 2—Petal (Butterworth) 1 6 Lord Middleton 2 4 Red Courier 3 Also started—Carrigallon, Motion. Emiform, Handsome. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 3 4-ssec. NGATIMOTI TROT (in harness), Of 100 sovs; one mile and a half. 2—Latest Fashion, 24yds bhd .. 1 9—Proud Joyce, scr 2 7 Hal Joy, 108yds bhd 3 Scratched: Sungleam. Won by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Time—3min 35 3-ssec. REDWOOD MEMORIAL HANDICAP Of 240 sovs; 1 mile and a distance. 1— Ardfinnan, 7.2 1 2 Para, 8.0 2 3 Bonhomme, 8.11 3 Also started: Viewpoint, No Response, Stream. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 56sec. RIWAKA HACK HANDICAP. Of 80 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Hallowmoon, 8.11 1 2 Molto, 8.8 2 5 Panorama. 7.7 3 Scratched: Gold Mint, Ardfinnan, Petal, Red Courier. Won by a length and a quarter. Time—lmin 28 2-ssec. TASMAN TROT (in harness), of 90 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3—Latest Fashion, 24yds bhd . 1 1— Nellie Parson, 24yds bhd .. 2 2 Dillon’s Pride 3 Scratched—All Four. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time—2min 54 2-ssec. BRIGHTWATER HANDICAP Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Royal Game, 8 0 (Carroll) .. 1 I—Riverna, 7.2 2 3 Corn Rigs, 8.1 3 Also started: Bestir. Won by one and a half lengths. Time—lmin losec.

RE-HANDICAPS. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. The . -wing re-handicaps have been declared for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting:--Burwood Handicap—Cardinal Logan 24vds. Dash Handicap—Rey Logan 24vds. AUSTRALIAN RACING. By Telegraph.—-Press Assn-—Copyright. Aus. and N.Z. Cable Ass» elation. (Received February 26, 3.20 p.m.) MELBOURNE, February 26. The result ox the hurdles at Sandhurst was Batpuch 1,. Bronzinos 2, Dream 3. St Leger—Epilogue 1, Ranson 2. Cyanite 3. Essendon Stakes- Pantheon 1, Sailing Home 2, Arendal 3. MELBOURNE TRACK NOTES. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Aus. and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received February 26, 2.25 pm) MELBOURNE. February 26. The weather is dull and threatening for the races. At Flcmingtc-n, Longworthy ran thirteen furlongs in 2min 59sec, the first ten taking 2min ISsec. Strongbow, on the tan, went a mile in lmin 48sec. Ataman and Cairncross went six furlongs in lmin lOisec. Phonic: did two furlongs in 2'lisec. At Caulfield Spearlelt covered ten furlongs in 2min Msec, the first six taking lmin ISsec. Toukarby galloped ten furlongs in 2min 16sec. The first six took lmin 17i Knave of Hearts ran a mile in lmin 49sec.