Native Prince Wins Big Trot at Otahuhu Meeting.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18615, 17 November 1928, Page 6

Native Prince Wins Big Trot at Otahuhu Meeting.

LEVIN CUP GOES TO TAUSKER, SIXTH FAVOURITE, WITH TERI SECOND.

OTAHUHU TROTS. Per Fresi Association. AUCKLAND, November 17. Ideal conditions prevailed for the opening of the Otahuhu Trotting Club’s spring meeting at Alexandra Park. Results : INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 so vs. One miie and a half. 4 Direct Action, 363’ds behind (Gilchrist) 1 5 Gold Sovereign, 120yds behind 2 6 Billy Carbine, 72yds behind 3 Scratched: Mokanna, Lady Stepney, Gold Star. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time—3min 37 3-osec. MANGE RE HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs. One and a quarter qmiles. , I—Travis Axworthy 12yds (Franks) 1 39—Horizon, scr 2 2—St. Bridget, scr 3 Scratched —Bingen King, Medusa and Joy Bird. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time—2min 50 2-ssec. ONEHUNGA HANDICAP (in harness). of 350 sovs. Two miles. 2 Laplander (F. G. Holmes), 12yds 1 I—Free Advice. 36yds ~ s—Gold Dial, 12vds All started. Won by half a neck. Time—4min 31sec. PLACING REVERSED. After the Onehunga Handicap an inquiry was held into Laplander boring I ree' Advice. The stewards reversed the order, placing Free Advice first and Laplander second. Laplander’s owner, Mr C. Nordquist, then lodged an appeal, the dividends and stakes being impounded. JELLICOE HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs. Two miles. I—Native Prince, 12yds (Shaw) 1 4—Gold Jacket, 60yds -2 I—Jackie Audubon (coupled with the winner), 24yds 3 Scratched—Western King. Won by a long neck. Time—4min 32 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (in harness). Of 300 sovs. One miie and a half. 4 Daytime, 24yds bhd (M’Millan) 1 5 Van Rich, 24yds bhd 2 I—Firelight, 24yds bhd 3 Scratched: Evelyn Locanda, St Bridget, Goldman, Great Peter. Won by three lengths; one length between second and third. Time—omin 26 3-5 AMPBELL HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs. Two miles. 3 Ngatira 'Williams), scr .... 1 4 Mutu, 12vds 2 7 rPeter M ’Kinney, scr 3 All started. Won by two lengths. Time—4min 43 3-ssec. MASSEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in harness). Of 450 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Native Prince, 12yds bhd 1 Golden Bubbles, scr 2 Nelson Tasker, scr 3 Scratched: The Shrew, Free Advice, Amaris, Western King, Taipare, and Wharepiana.

NOTES ON THE EVENTS. In the Introductory Handicap Billy ' arbine was made favourite, carrying T 179. with Royal Bob (£377) and Great Way £323 were also in demand. Royal Bob and Great Way broke at the start and lost ground. When they passed the stand, the order was Direct Action, Great Way, Billy Carbine, Colonel Thorpe, and Golden Huia. Along the hack, Golden Huia ran up third with the order of the others unchanged. Great Way joined Direct Action in the lead as they crossed the top, but broke, 'craving Direct Action with a lead of twelve lengths as they came into the straight. Direct Action then went on to win by half a length from Gold Sovereign, who finished fast and got, second money with Billy Carbine three lengths away. Great Way was fourth, and then came Royal Bob, Golden Huia, and Colonel Thorpe. Times—3min 37 3-osec, 3min 50 4-ssec, 3min 52 2-sseo. In the Mangere Handicap. Travis Axworthy was installed favourite with £927 opposite his number, the next best backed being St Bridget (£584) and Trustworthy (£494). Along the back! St Bridget was second to Travis Ax-! worthy, with Halgana, Trustworthy, and Horizon following. As they raced across the top, Travis Axworthy was still the leader, his nearest attendants being St Bridget, Horizon, Halgana, and Lord Lu. Travis Axworthy was first to turn for home and, holding off Horizon, he got the verdict by threequarters of a length, with St Bridget third, one and a quarter lengths further ! back. Halgana was fourth with Marionette, Warplane, Peter Grattan, and Profiteer heading the others. Time—2min 50 2-ssec.

There were only six acceptors for the Onehunga Handicap, and they all went to the post. When betting ceased. Free Advice (£1641), Laplander (£1541), and Taipare (£687) carried most support. Passing the stand for the first time, the order was Lord Nepian. Gold Dial, Laplander, Free Advice and Dick Dillon, with Taipare last. When they came around again, Lord Nepean still had charge, attended by Gojd Dial, Laplander, and Free Advice. Crossing the top, Gold Dial was in charge with Laplander, Free Advice and Lord Nepean following. Dick Dillon ran up to fourth as they turned for home, but, when they straightened up, Laplander and Free Advice were fighting out the issue, and the former got the decision by half a head, with Gold Dial a neck away. Dick Dillon was fourth. Times —4min 31sec, 4 min 29 l-ssec, 4min 31 2-05 ec.

The Jellicoe Handicap was a lairly good betting race with the Native Prince, Jackie Audubon and Jewel Pointer bracket carrying most support, thev being entrusted with £1756. Mate o’ Mine (£1037) and Loch Moigh (£940) were supported strongly also. Passing the stand the first time Mate o’ Mine had taken the lead with Billy Sea, Native Prince, Loch Moigh, The Shrew, Jackie Audubon, Gold Jacket and Towel Pointer following. As they came round again the order was the same, but along the back The Shrew was up •ourth. with Jewel Pointer improving his position. Crossing the top Mate o’ Mine led Native Prince, Billy Sea, The Shrew, Gold Jocket and Jackie Audubon. who were all bunched. Native Prince took charge as they turned for home, with Mate o’ Mine and Gold Jacket close up. A good finish resulted in Native Prince holding his advantage to beat Gold Jacket by a neck with Jackie Audubon a length away in third place and Billy Sea fourth, threequarters of a length further back. Mate 0’ Mine, The Shrew, Loch Moigh and

Jewel Pointer were next to finish. Times—4min 32 1-ssecs, 4min 28 4-ssec, 4min 30 l-ssec, 4min 34 l-ssec (Billy Sea). In the Stewards’ Handicap Firelight was a hot favourite with £1797 invested on his number. Next in request were Derby Lynn (£892) and Gold Dial (£545). Passing the stand Derby Lynn was the leader from Daytime, Admiral Lock, Alice Ax worthy and Van Rich. Going along the back the order was unchanged. Derby Lynn was showing the way to Daytime crossing the top, with Van Rich and Firelight handy. As they turned for home Derby Lynn dropped back and Daytime took charge and went on to win by three lengths from Van Rich, who beat Firelight by a length and a quarter. Ribbon wood’s Sash was fourth, followed by Derby Lynn, Anselm, Admiral Lock and Stanmoor. Times—3min 26 2-ssec, 3min 27 2-ssec, Smin 28sec. In the Campbell Handicap, Raima was a good favourite with £1329 entrusted on him. Next fancied were Great Change (£826) and Ngatira (£698). When they came round the second time, Great Change was in front with Ngatira, Peter M’Kinney, Tradesman, Mutu and Tiger Salve following. Along the back, the order was the same, but crossing the top, Mutu had taken third place behind Great Change and Ngatira. They turned for home in that order. Ngatira finished on best and won by two lengths from Mutu, with Peter M’Kinney half a length away. Great Change w'as fourth, and then came Tiger Salve and Tradesman. Times—4min 43 3-ssec, 4min 44sec, 4min 45 1 ssec. Raima broke at the start and lost any chance he had.

LEVIN RACES.

Per Press Association. LEVIN, November 17. The Levin races were held in fine weather. The course was in good order. Results:— MANAKAU HURDLES, Of 120 sovs. One mile and a half. 2—Sunart, 10.7 1 I—Star Shell, 10.0 2 8— Panorama. 10.7 3 Scratched: Horomea and Olympic. Wen by a length. Time—2min 46see. WERAROA HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Elysianor, 8.4 i 2 King Quex, 8.4 o 3 Shining Star, 9.0 ,*J Scratched—Teremoana, Primax, Gasr.apper, Somes, and Vaucluse. Time lmin 28sec. Won by half a length. MAIDEN RACE, Of SO sovs. Six furlongs. Weight Bst 7!b 1- -Thrift { 4 Topere 2 3 Skyrider 3 Scratched —Pegeen Oge, Flying Binge, Vaucleuse, Cavity, Time—lmin 14 £osec. Won by half a length. MAKAMAKO HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Argue. 8.3 1 2•• The Dove, 7.11 2 9 Pateroa, 7.S ~ £ 3 Scratched—Arrow Boy, Greenacre, Lady Quex, Markmint, Orcades. Won by half a length. LE\ IN CUP, of 300 sovs. One and a quarter miles. 6 —Talisker, 7.4 1 1-—Teri, 7.8 J 10 — Orazone, 7.4 3 Scratched—Paitonu. Won by two lengths. Time—2miii 5 4-ssee. LAKE HACK HANDICAP, Of 110 sovs. One mile and a distance 2—Tanagra, 8.10 1 B—Bissac, 7.10 2 6—Kalos, 9.0 3 Scratched: Ripdale, Handsome. Kempsey. Won by half a length. Time —lmin 55sec.

WINTON RACES. Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, November 17. The second day of the Win ton races was held in perfect weather. There was a good attendance. Results:— BENMORE HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 —Cupid’s Dart, 8.10 1 3—Tardy, 8.3 2 1— Red Sea, 8.10 3 Scratched—Full Flight. Won by a head. Time —lmin 29 4-ssec. ORETI TROT HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. One mile and a half. 13—Hylas, 84yds 1 3—Playwar, scr 2 2—Pamela, scr 3 Scratched—Princess Thorpe. Won by two lengths. Time—3min 29 2-ssec. SOLDIER MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Of 220 sovs. One mile. 2 Queen Balboa, 8.13 1 o—Some0 —Some Rose, 7.0 2 3 Lucy Locket, 8.6 3 Scr: Overdrawn and Solzia. Won by a length and a half. Time:—lmin 40sec. STEWARDS' PURSE HANDICAP, of 145 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Battle Flag, 7.0 1 2 Father O’Flynn, 7.10 2 I—Rin Tin Tin, 8.4 3 Scratched—Battle Maid. Won by a neck. Time—lmin 15 2-ssec. TURI STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. About two miles and a half. 1— Jovial, 11.1 1 2 Windermere, 10.6 2 4 Blue Rock, 9.0 3 Scratched: Appolyn. Won by twelve lengths. Time- -omin 36sec.

LE THORPE PENALISED. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, November 17. Le Thorpe is penalised 48yds in the Progressive Handicap. WANGANUI NOTES. (Special to the “Star.") WANGANUI. November J 7. Training operations have been quiet since the Wellington meeting, but in view of the near approach of the Otaki and FeiJding meetings the tracks are getting busy again. The Warden is engaged at Feildir.g, and may be taken to Auckland, where he figures in the Derby. This morning he was given good pace work, moving freely. Ceremony was much too good for Alloy in a sprint over three furlongs,

which the brother to Lysander left behind comfortably in 3Ssec, being three lengths ahead of his companion. Cobham put in two rounds, the second at a good three-quarter pace. The son of Ilesky—Dream is a nice mover, and he promises to make good. He will race at the Manawatu meeting. Acre was given a spin over five furlongs, which he left behind in lmin 5 3-osec. It was his first gallop for some time from almost a standing start, and he was wide out. He w’ill race at Otaki. Pedestal was restricted to good pace work, the half-brother by Thespian to Commendation finishing up nicely. Lysander was given a run over five furlongs, and he accomplished his task in good style; cutting out the distance nicely in lmin 3sec. Mask was sent a round at half pace, and then ran the last six of seven furlongs in lmin 14sec. He will probably be a runner in the Auckland Cup. Episode is in work again, and appears to be free of soreness, which troubled her in Auckland. If she goes on ail right the Limond filly should be in good order by Christmas time. Vivo is galloping in good style. At Hawera on Thursday she finished three lengths ahead of Orazone, with Paitonu a similar distance further back, at the end of a six furlongs run in lmin 16 l-ssec. Coolmint is sprinting well, and he should not be long in placing a win to his credit. On Thursday he left half a mile behind in 50 l-ssec. Gasnapper js rapidly getting into top form, and should not be long in winning a race. Calamine went a bit stale on the trip to Riccarton, and has been turned out for a week or two to freshen up. Two youngsters which are showing more than average speed at Ilawera are Latakia, the half-brother to Narsuma, and Golden Flower, by Tonbridge from Fleeting. They sprinted a couple of furlongs on Thursday in 24. 3-ssee. ENGLISH RACING. DERBY CUP. (United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right.) (Received November 17, 10.40 a.m.) LONDON, November 16. At the Derby meeting, the Derby Cup was won by Constant Son (Son-in-Law —Constant Lady), with West Wicklow second ancj Lordland third. There were fifteen starters. Won by two lengths, with the third horse four lengths away.—Australian Press Association.