NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES WON BY KARAPOTI

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 62, 14 March 1931, Page 11

NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES WON BY KARAPOTI

LADY QUEX GETS SECOND PLACE, HUNTING CRY THIRD. Milo Minto Takes First Money In Timaru Cup From Cranleigh. CHIEF INTEREST for sportsmen centred to-day in the result of the North Island Challenge Stakes, of 1000 sovereigns, at the Trentham meeting. It resulted in a win for the first favourite, Ivarapoti, who heat Lady Quex. The St Leger Stakes at the same meeting was won by Lady Pam, with King March second. At the Timaru trots the second favourite, Milo Minto, won the Cup by a length from the seventh favourite, Cranleigh. There were two other meetings, the Combined Clubs’ meeting at Gisborne, and the Oliinemuri meeting.

WELLINGTON RACES. Per Press Association. TRENTHAM, March 14. The Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting opened to-day in fine weather before a good attendance. The track was in excellent order. Results: —

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Cadland, 8.4 1 2 Autopay, 8.2 2 3 Havering, 8.7 ........... .• • 3 Scratched: Paganeili, Pay, Blue Paper, Malayan, Mandyv Won by three-quarters of a length. Time— lmin llfsec; NOTES ON THE RACES. (Special to the “ Star.”) TREXTHAM, March 14. In the Rimu.lligh Weight, Air Lad* die and Mister Gamp had the race to themselves over the last two furlongs, the former winning very easily. He looks a good prospect in much better

company. Lady Pam narrowly missed defeat in the St Leger. She took the lead from Pewa at the home turn, and was joined in the straight by King March, who hung on in great style. The favourite beat him bj r half a head. It looked a case of very confident riding. Ball Dress was always prominent, but failed over the last furlong, finishing fourth. The Auckland colt, Bronze Eagle, made an exhibition of the big field in the Plunket Nursery Handicap. He shot out at the end of three furlongs and once in the straight streaked away winning with ridiculous ease. High Comedy was always well up, but Oratorian finished well and made it a dead heat for second. View Halloa was almost on terms. Solvent faded out at the end. Cricket Bat finished well. The Thompson Handicap was a good race all the way. Refresher, Pakitere, Silvermine, Arrow Lad, PaganelK,

Laughing Prince and Historic were prominent to the straight. Laughing Prince headed Silvermine a furlong from the post, but the latter outstayed the top weight, winning oil the post by a head. Arrow Lad hung on well a length away. Then came Mount Boa finishing fast, followed by Historic and Eaglet. The Riccarton horse, Full Feat he**, was always in the rear bunch. Karapoti was a hot favourite for the North Island Challenge Stakes, but only Hector Gray’s horsemanship enabled him to beat Lady Quex by half a length. The pair cleared out from the field and had a great battle. Hunting Cry outstayed the others. Lord Argosy showed speed over five furlongs, but then tired. Nightmarch was a non-starter, being a trifle sore. Simba and Chief Joy were always prominent in the SilvCrstream Handicap. The former led to the straight and never looked in danger of defeat, though Chief Joy finished well. Shatter finished on well and was fifth. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. Per Pres*? A -e-oe!atlon. A UCK LA N T>. March 13. After .he declaration of first forfaits thr following horses remain in the GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 7CK aovs; one mile and a half—Tray Bond Lr f by Hunting Song—Hookah, Rita'e Bight, British Princess, Trickle, Sarabande, Lady Pam, Valmarie. Jennj Biver, Pakltere. Foot Rule, Gay Idea Wedded Bay View. Grand Spirit. GREAT NORTHERN ST LEGE.F STAKES, of 750 so vs; one mile am three-quarters—Tray Bond, Chief Link Puriri Park, Hampton Park. Grai fha- o. Turongo. hr f by Hunting SongHookah. br g by Tribultation—Salute Appledore. oh e by Rosenor-—The Kksb British Princess. .layson. Saraband* Sporting Chance, Lady Pam. All Soult Rosshire, b g by Lackham—Queen’ Maid. Terra Firma. Chief Joy. Kin: March. Para too, Pewa, Foot Rule, Ga; Trtea. Bavacre, Skied, Karapoti, Firs Whip, Huntique. GREAT NORTHERN CIIAMPAGN] .STAKES, of 1000 ssovs: seven furlong*-j-otus Lily. JSaroscope. Chief Jewe P.lcbborough. Interlocutor. Acorn, Re Rufus, Beacon Fire, Golden Wing: Cape Gold, Illuminelli, King Colossus Haulbowline, Aspian, Ahdeek, H.ig Comedy. Dulen. TTronse Eagle, Pete Jackson. Cyprus, Psychologist.

timaru trots. Per Press Association. TIMARU. March 14. The Timaru Trotting Club’s autumn meeting was held at Washdyke to-day. The weather was favourable and the attendance good. The track was in excellent condition. Results: —-

NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to the “ Star.") TIMARU, March 14. Quincev Thorpe had an easy win in the Kingsdown Handicap, leading all through and winning pulling up by halt* a dozen lengths. Royal Purple and Luck}- Voyage were always well placed. Fairyland trotted a sound race and Todd Lonzia showed ‘a lot of speed, but broke twice. He finished last. Honora Bingen, who was favourite, was never near the front division. Compromise, who was favourite for the Trial Handicap, won easily at the finish. He did not get a good position till half the journey was covered, but at the finish he stayed on best. Lord Antrim, who was leading well into the straight, paced a capital race. The three-year-old Royal Parade finished on well. Mohara did not stay, and Ron had every chance, but failed in the final stages. Ron was done at a mile. Fleet Arrow was never dangerous, but Prince Wrack went a great race. In tha Timaru Cup Red Shadow w’as just a little better backed than Milo Minto, with Berry’s bracket third choice. There was a very fine contest and a capital finish. Red Shadow was almost in front with a round to go. but he faded out a quarter of a mile further on. There was a great race up the straight and .six horses were almost in line. Milo Minto

OHINEMURI RACES. Per Press Association. P AERO A, March 14. j , The Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s meet.- j ing opened in perfect weather. There ; was a good attendance.

staved out just long enough to win by half a length from Cranleigh, who was in the lead throughout. Then came Hostess, Rollo, Kelp and Great Author. Ratloc and Netta. Oro carried most money in the Seadown Handicap and they finished first and second. Lydia Pointer was out in front in a bunched field with Willie Derby„ Baron Derby and Netta Oro racing next. Along the back the second time, Netta Oro went forward and followed Lydia Pointer into the straight, w’here Ratloc was boxed in on the rails. Once he got clear he came on with a great dash, but could not get nearer than a length to Netta Oro and just beat Logaleen for second in a fine run in the final stages. Lord Matchlight went badly and Willy Derby failed to stay/ Dusolina and Needles fell two and a half furlongs from home. In the Temuka Handicap, Biddy j Parrish was favoYirite. Driven a very j patient race by W. J. Tom kin son, she headed off Lough Guy near the winning post. It was a capital race, full ; of interest throughout. Meree Bingen . was in the lead early, with Biddy Parrish next, the pair having a break ’ on Great Harvester, who headed the , rest. Great Way went fast at the end | of a mile, but was soon headed by , | Hydro, who held the lead till half a 1 mile from home. Lough Guy raced ' ' into second place in the straight and ’ | then took charge, but was passed by . 1 Biddy Parrish near the winning post. : ; Great Way did not see out the jourZ j ney. but Meree Bingen finished on well jin third place. t

ROIC HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, j Of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter, j 1—Air Laddie, 9.12 1 j 2—Mister Gamp, 10.10 2 • 4 —Pat's Boy, 9.0 3 j Scratched: Tunbridge. Mountain; Heath, Goblin Market, Quinopal, Elicit, j Won by a length. Time—2min 9sec. NEW ZEALAND ST LEGER STAKES. 1—Ladv Pam, 8.7 1 5—Pewa, 8.7 3 Scratched: Fitzquex, Hawkshaw, ! Merry Cry. Won by a nose. Time— 3nun l*sec. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 250 soys. Five furlongs. 2—Bronze Eagle, 7.3 1 j 13—Oratorian, 8.3 t 1 —High Comedy, 8.11 f | Scratched: Red Rufus, Korokio, | Chief Line, Cyprus, Peter Jackson, Wea- j ther Step. Won bv four lengths. Time —59tsec. THOMPSON HANDICAP, Of 700 sovs. One mile. 9—Silvermine, 8.6 1 3—Laughing Prince, 9.11 2 4—Arrow Lad, 8.0 3 Scratched: Havering. Mon by & head. Time—lmin 38sec. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES. Of 1000 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Karapoti, 9.6 1 2— Lady Quex, 9.8 2 3— Hunting Cry, 10.3 3 Scratched: Nightmarch, Paganelli, and Merry Cry. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 251 sec. SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, (Hack conditions), Of 200 sovs. One mile. 7—Simba, 7.11 1 1 — Chief Jov, 8.6 • • • • 2 5 — Hawkshaw, 8.5 -. 3 Scratched — Mount Shannon, King March, Arrowzone, Zephyrus. W on by two lengths. Time — lmin 39isec.

KINGSDOWN HANDICAP (in harness). Of 120 so vs. One mile and a half. . 2 . 3 Scratched: hast Child and Biddy Parrish. Won by five lengths. Time— omin 40sec. TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness). ' Of 120 sqvs. One mile and a half. 1ft T 1 Antrim 9 o 13 aL _ 3 All started. Won by three lengths. Time—3min 27sec. TLMARU CUP HANDICAP . (in harness), Of 3.10 sovs. Two miles. 9 14—Hostess, 12yds bhd All started. Won by half a Time—4min 31 1-osec. SEADOWN HANDICAP (In harness). Of 146 sovs. One mile and a length. half. .. 1 .. 2 A r 1 J „„„ ; J All started. Won by a Time —3min 27 l-5sec. temuka handicap (in harness). Of 156 sovs. Two miles length. .. 1 4—Lough Guy, 72yds bhd .. -, 2 2—Merce Bingen, 12yds bhd .. 3 Scratched: Rapture. Won by a length. Time—4min 48 2-5seq. WASHDYKE HANDICAP (in harness), Of 170 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 — Real Girl, 12yds bhd 1 O. Scratched: Tennessee Child, Nor'Wester. Won by two lengths. Time — 2mm 47sec. FAIRLIE HANDICAP. (In harness.) Of 150 sovs. Two miles. 1 — St George, 24yds > 1 7 — Denver City, 36yds 3 Scratched: Baron Derby, G-lenlake, Pink Sugar. Won by twenty .lengths. Time — 4min 40sec.

Results:— i HANDICAP HURDLES. Of 175 sovs. One mile and a half. j 2— Cruachan, 9.12 (Syme) 1 3— Quinsilia, 10.1 (Foster) .... 2 6—Cristobel, 9.0 (Smith) 3 Scratched: High Pitch. Star Comet broke a fetlock. KARANGAHAKE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. About five furlongs and a half. 1— Speedmint, 7.12 1 2— Fedora, S.3 2 9—Brazanna, 7.0 3 All started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time—lmin 7 4-5sec. NOVICE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. About five furlongs

and a half. 11—Production, 7.8 1 2—Rangikaha, 8.6 2 1—Marechal, S.O 3 Scratched: Matonga, Bronze Tray, j Won by a length and a half. Time— lmin 9$ec. OHINEMURI CUP, Of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2—Royal Dpulton, S.9 1 6—Brampton, 7.0 2 1—Antique, 8.5 3 Scratched: Maori Boy, Lucy Rose, Patutahi. Won by a length and a quarter. Time—2min 7 l*5sec. KOMATA HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1(K—Snow Prince, 7.9 1 1—Puriri Park, 8.1 2 5—Mauriaena, 8.1 3 Scratched: Master Armour, Camp Prince, Liona. Won by one and a half lengths. Time —lmin 25sec. PAEROA HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 7—Hampton Park, 7.0 3 Scratched— Kingfield, Won by a length. Time —lmin 14sec. M'GUIRE MEMORIAL STEEPLECHASE. Of 175 sovs. Two miles and a half. 5—Dark Prince, 9.0 1 4—SluVnp, 9.0 3 Scratched: Pendavies. Won by a length. Time—4min 49 2-5 sec. COMBINED CLUBS AT GISBORNE. Per Press Association* GISBORNE, March 14. For the second day of the Combined Racing Clubs' meeting the weather was fine and the attendance fair. The track was hard. Results: —

TARUHERU HACK HANDICAP, Of 90 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3— Fall o’ the Year, 8.0 1 1 —Charmaline, 8.5 «... 2 4— Iago, 7.10 3 Also started: Jazz King, Simeon, Bold Archer, Queer Card and Rich Crop.* Won by half a length. Time •—lmin 2Bsec. SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. One mile and a half. 9.4 ? . 1 4—Purseful, 9.13 ...V«. 2 3—Whakaari, 94 3 All started. Won by two lengths and a half. Time—2min 48 4-5sec. MAIDEN HANDICAP, Of 80 Six furlongs. 1—Bob In, 9.0 1 4—Honowai, 8.5 2 3—Kahariki, S.ll 3 Scratched: Taruheru, Hinetewai, Ahi Taka. Won by three lengths. Time— lmin 15 2-5sec. SUNDERLAND STAKES HANDICAP, Of 140 sovs. One mile. .'I—Charmaline, 7.0 1 6—Singleton, 9.0 2 1 —Autumn Sun, S.8 3 Scratched: King Wanga. Won by a nose. Time—lmin 39 4r5sec. . JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 2— Full Crop, 8.12 1 3— Stitch. 7.10 2 1—Innuendo, 7.12 3 Scratched: Kahariki. Won by a head. Time—-lmin 1 4-5sec. ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP, Of 90 sovs. One mile. 1 Malaliat, 9.0 1 4— Bold Archer, 8.7 2 5— Kimbp, 8.0 3 Scratched: Tama, Waiata, Fall o’ the Year, Erin’s Boy. WV>n by two lengtrs and a quarter. Time—lmin 40 3-5sec.