BIG EVENT TO PROBATIONER.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 940, 9 December 1933, Page 10

BIG EVENT TO PROBATIONER.

Favourite Unplaced in Mace Memorial at New Brighton.

YOUNG TRAVIS WINS IMPROVERS’.

ROYAL DRUSUS let down his many backers in the Mace Memorial Handicap at New Brighton to-day, when he failed to gain a place. The fifth favourite in a field of eight, Probationer, won, beating Master Roy, the seventh choice, and War Paint. Royal Chenault, fourth favourite, won the Bowhill Handicap from Rey Direct and War Chance. The favourite, Black .Tester, did not give his hackers a run for their money. Young Travis ran a fine race in tile Improvers’ Handicap to score a popular victory over Margaret Chenault and Happi.

In a rattling finish up the straight, Great Wood, twelfth favourite, beat Kotinga, fourth choice, by a neck in the Trial Handicap. Mataunga was third. The favourite, Wahnooka, was never in the picture. The club at this meeting reverted to the single pool system of betting instead of the win and place. For its summer meeting the club was favoured with fine weather and there was a large attendance. The going was good. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP. (In harness). Of 100 sovs; second horse 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs, from the stake. Unhoppled trotters. Class 3.51. One mile and a half. 12—GREAT WOOD, Mr R. H. Rushton's br g. by Great Audubon— Mary Wood, syrs, 36yds bhd (E. Berry) 1 4 KOTIXGA, Mr G. F. Clarke’s blk m, by Sonoma Harvester —Harold Dillon mare, 4.vrs, scr. coupled with Harvest Dillon (G. P. Clarke) • 2 5 MATAUNGA, Mr W. S. Bussell’s ch g. by Travis Axworthy—Great Audubon, 6yrs, 48yds bhd (W. J. Doyle) 3 6 Alf Parrish scr. 13 Chudleigh scr, 10 Gift scr, 11 Harvest Lady scr, 4 Harvest Dillon 24yds bhd coupled with Kotinga, 6 Mother’s Boy scr, 3 Endurance scr. 9 Rembrandt scr. 15 Renegade scr, 1 Wahnooka scr. 16 Win Thru scr, J 4 Esther 48yds bhd. 2 Idanoe 48yds, 8 Impostor 48yds, 17 Kilbirnie Dan S4yds, 18 Norman Fox 108yds, 19 Germanicus 132yds. and 19 Nelson Prince 144yds also started. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Times—3min 29 1-5 sec, 3min 32 2-ssec, 3min 29 4-ssec. IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (In harness), Of 120 sovs, second horse 24 sovs and third horse 12 sovs from the stake. Class 3.45. One mile and a half. I—YOUNG TRAVIS. Mr R. Dunlop’s b c, by Travis Axworthy—Belle Bingen, 3yrs, scr (J. J. Kennerley) 1 7—MARGARET CHENAULT, Mr M. J. Moodabe’s b m, by Peter Chenairit—School Girl, 6yrs, 48yds bhd (J. S. Shaw) 2 19—HAPPI. Mr D. Hampton’s blk g, by Happy Voyage—Logan Pointer mare, syrs, scr (E. A. Berry) 3 Scratched: Emmeline’s Last, Great Seaman. 9 Argolis scr. 2 Atralette scr, 18 Attorney scr, 20 Belle Amy scr 5 Car-rn-ra scr, 11 Daniel scr, 16 Eddystone scr. 13 Evie Denver scr, 10 Full Hand scr. 17 Emily d’Oro scr (coupled with Golden Dollar scr), 25 Liberty Parrish scr, 2 4 Llewellyn’s Pride scr, 4 Lone Derby scr, 8 Marie Louise scr (coupled with Rewai scr). 21 Peter Wrack scr, 15 Prince d'Oro scr. 3 Real Burton scr, 3 4 Realeen scr, 22 Red Flyer scr, 6 Red Gold scr. 27 Stella Derby scr, 25 Tricliff scr. 12 Pukeuri scr (coupled with Trireme scr), and 24 Waving Corn scr also started. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Times—3min 28 3-3 sec, 3min 24 4-ssee, 3min 29 3-5 MACE MEMORIAL HANDICAP. (In Harness.) Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. Class 4.36. Two miles. S—PROBATIONER, Mrs W. M’Kenzie’s b m, by Wrack —Our Nurse, aged, 36yds bhd (S. A. Edwards) 1 7—MASTER ROY, Mr B. Grice’s b g. by Waverley—Queen’s Drive, aged, 36yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 2 4—WAR PAINT, Mr G. S. Walton's b m, by Man o’ War—May Tracey, 6yrs, scr (R. Young) . . 3 8 Arabonil 24yds bhd, 6 Ciro 24yds, 3 Manoeuvre 24yds, 2 Gay Gordon 3b yds and 1 Royal Drusus 48yds also St Won’by half a length, half a length between second and third. Times—-4 min 29sec, 4min 29 l-ssec, 4min 3- 1-a BOWHILL HANDICAP (In harness.) Of 120 sovs: second horse 24 sovs and third horse 3 2 sovs from the stake. Class 2.55. One mile and a quarter. 4—ROYAL CHENAULT, Mr M. 8.Edwards’s b g, by Peter Chenault —Princess Ann, 6yrs, scr (M. Stewart) * 2—REY DIRECT. Mr D. Sugrues’ b m, by Rey de Oro —Trixie Logan, 4yrs, scr (F. Holmes) . - 2. 7—WAR CHANCE. Mr W. J. Doyle's br m, by Man o' War— Lucky Chance mare, 6 yrs, scr (W. J. Doyle) * 9 Ayr Lass scr, 5 Banffshire Lad sc-r, 3 Black Jester scr. 6 Goldworthy scr, 8 Plain Silk scr and 3 Tangatu scr also started. , . Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Times 2min ol 2-o sec, 2min 51 3-ssec. 2min 52sec. NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAP. (In narncss). Of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs, from the stake. Unhoppled trotters. Class 4.55. Two miles. 2 MR PENALTY', Mr C. S. Donald's b g. by Penalty—Osena, aged, 24yds bhd (C. S. Donald) 1 1— STANLEY BINGEN. Mr J. Bryce’s b g, by Nelson Bingen— Stanley s Child, aged. 84yds bhd (J. Bryce, jun.) 4—GREAT BURTON, Mr M. J. M’Teigue’s ch m, by Great Audubon —Reflection, aged, *2yds bhd (M. J. M’Teigue) 3 5 Belle Lorimer 36yds and 2 King’s Vovage 60yds also started. Won by two lengths, two lengths between second and third. Times—4min 41 3-ssec, 4min 37sec. 4min 38 2-ssec. SALT AIRE HANDICAP, (In names), Of 130 sovs: second horse 26 sovs, and third horse 13 sovs from the stake. Class 3.30. One mile and a half. 3 PRINCE AUTHOR, Mr W. J. Doyle’s b g, by Author Dillon Disappearance, 6yrs, scr (W. J. Doyle) 1 4 LILIAN BOND, Mr R. B. Berry s ch m. by Worthy Bond—Yenot, 4yrs. 24yds bhd (coupled with Lord Leslie) (R. B. Berry .... 2 2 GOLD PAPER, Mr S. J. Thomas’s b g, by Rey d’Oro—Glimpse. syrs, 24yds bhd (S. J. Thomas) 3 6 Special Sun 3 2yds bhd, 4 Lord Leslie 36yds behind (coupled with Lilian Bond). 1 War Boat 24yds and 5 Indianapolis 132yds also started. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Times—3rnin 26 4-ssec. 3min 25sec, 3min 25 l-ssec. WAINONI HANDICAP (In harness). Of 2 4i'» sovs; second horse 28 sovs and third horse 14 sovs from the stake. Class 2.48. One mile and a quarter. I—MASTER ROY. Mr B. Grice’s b g. by Waverley—Queen’s Drive : aged. 3 2yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 3

9—ARABOXD, Mr R. Berryman’s b g, by Worthy Bond—Aranui, aged, 3 2yds bhd (C. S. Donald) 2 S—SOME GUY, Mr L. Frost’s b g, by Real Guy—Cammie, aged, 12yds bhd (L. Frost) 3 10 Apex scr, S Dusolina scr, 2 Reporter scr, 3 Wild Guy scr, 3 1 Chef 12yds bhd, 4 Ciro 12yds, 7 Major Lind 12yds and 6 George Rey 363*ds also started. Won by a short length, a length between second and third. Times—2min 44 l-ssec, 2min 44 2-ssec, 2min 44 3-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (In saddle.) Of 130 sovs; second horse 26 sovs and third horse 13 sovs from the stake. Class 2.16. One mile. 2—DENVER CITY, Mr B. F. Spiers’s ch g, by Denver Huon—Prince Imperial mare, aged, 12yds bhd (J. Bryce, jun) 1 C—ACCRAS. Mrs A. M’Cloj'’s gr g, by Man o’ War—Nabocklisli mare, aged, sch (M. Scoori) .... 2 I—ERIN’S PRINCESS, Mr A. Brown's ch m, by Erin’s King— Rothschild mare, aged, 12yds bhd (S. A. Edwards) 3 7 Automatic scr, 9 Elite Bingen scr, 3 Hollvbank scr, S Princess Tliea scr, 10 Royal Serene scr, 6 Royal Comrade 24yds bhd and 4 Wild Guy 24yds bhd also started. Won by a neck, four lengths between second and third. Times—2min 11 4-5 sec, 2min 3 3sec, 2min 12 4-ssec. SOME CLOSE FINISHES. Great Wood Wins First Event. Renegade and Chudleigh began quickly in the Trial Handicap to be in the lead when a furlong had been disposed of, but, on reaching the stand, Kotinga was in charge from Chudleigh, Renegade, Great Wood, Endurance and Mataunga. There was little change until approaching the mile post, where Great Wood and Mataunga improved their positions. Kotinga was first into the straight, being closely j followed by Great Wood, Chudleigh and Mataunga. Over the last furlong, ' Kotinga and Great Wood drew away | from their opponents, and in a dingdong finish, Great Wood beat Kotinga by a neck. Of the others, Mataunga finished best to secure third money. Wahnooka was favourite with £l5B 10s, but he failed to trot in the early stages. Great Wood carried £39, the bracketed pair, Kotinga and Harvest Dillon, £lO2, and Mataunga £B2 10s. Three dividends were paid. Improvers' Handicap. The favourite, Young Travis, won the Improvers’ Handicap after being carefully handled by his trainer, J. J. Kennerley. He began well and was tucked in behind the leaders until the straight was reached, where he was taken to The outside and issued his challenge. He responded gamely and won by a length. When a mile had been covered, Margaret Chenault was in second place, and she went a good race to secure second money. In the early stages, Angelus, Attorney, Red Flier, Eddystone, Young Travis, Tricliff, Llewellyn’s Pride and Happi were well placed. Going along the back. Prince D’Oro dashed to the front with Margaret Chenault, Happi, Golden Dollar and Young Travis in close pursuit. Approaching the home turn, Golden Dollar ran into the lead with Margaret Chenault, Happi and Young Travis just in behind him. Half-way down the straight Golden Dollar began to tire and left Margaret Chenault and Young Travis to fight out the finish. Young Travis carried £389 10s, Margaret Chenault £59 10s, and Happi £lB 10s. Three dividends were paid. Mace Memorial Handicap. In a stirring finish, Probationer got up on the inside of Master Roy and War Paint to win the Mace Memorial Handicap by half a length from Master Roy, who beat War Paint by a similar margin. When the barriers were released, Gay Gordon made a break and lost twentyfour yards. He made a forward move going along the back straight the last time but faded out in the bend for home. War Paint led out from Arabond. Manoeuvre, Probationer, Ciro, Master Roy, Royal Drusus and Gay Gordon, and in that order they entered the back straight the last time. Passing the mile and a half post. War Paint was closely attended by Arabond, Ciro, Master Roy, Gay Gordon. Manoeuvre, Probationer and Royal Drusus War Paint was first in dine for home, but half-wav down the straight Master Roy headed her. Then Probationer put in her claim, and getting a lucky run on the inside fence she got up in time to beat Master Roy. Gay Gordon was favourite with £4OO 10s. Probationer carried £215 10s, and Master Roy £147. Two dividends were Bowhill Handicap. After being patiently driven by M Stewart, Royal Chenault outstayed Rey Direct and War Chance in the Bowhill Handicap. Black Jester broke at the start and Ayr Lass made the pace for Royal Chenault, War Chance, Banffshire Lad, Rey Direct and Goldworthy. Ayr Lass led into the straight, but Rey Direct soon had her measure. Royal Chenault then put in his claim and he came on to win handily by a length from Rey Direct with War Chance next. Then came Tangatu. Black Jester was favourite with £326 10s. Royal Chenault carried £153. Rey Direct £3lO and War Chance £ll4 10s. There were three dividends. New Brighton Handicap. Mr Penalty led all the way to win the New Brighton Handicap. He was challenged all down the straight by Stanley Bingen, but hung on gamely and finished the better of the pair. King’s Voyage went a good race for a mile and three-quarters, but Belle Lorrimer and Great Burton made several breaks.

Stanley Bingen was favourite with £260. Mr Penalty carried £206 10s. There was only one dividend in this race. Saltaire Handicap. Prince Author led all the way to win the Saltaire Handicap by a length from Lilian Bond and Gold Paper. Gold Paper was snowed in all the way down the straight. Had he got a clear run he might have been the winner. War Boat prejudiced his chance by breaking at the start, and Special Sun was pulled up at the end of three furlongs. War Boat was favourite with £420 10s. Prince Author carried £331 10s, and the bracketed horses, Lilian Bond and Lord Leslie, £228. There were two dividends. Wainoni Handicap. Apex, Chef and Arabond failed to begin in the Wainoni Handicap. Dusolina led past the stand from Reporter, Master Roy, Major Lind, Wild Guy, Some Guy, Arabond and Ciro, who were racing in that order. Dusolina was beaten at the head of the straight, where Reporter took charge. Some Guy then headed Reporter, but over the last hundred yards Master Roy and Arabond beat him. Master Roy was favourite with £339 10s. Arabond carried £lO4 and Some Guy £242. Electric Handicap. In a stirring finish, Denver City won the Electric Handicap by a neck from Accras, Erin’s Princess four lengths away, being third. Royal Comrade made a fast run to be in second place half a mile from home, but stopped badly in the straight. Royal Serene and Princess Thea broke at the start. Erin’s Princess was favourite with £4ll 10s. Denver City carried £330 and Accras £290 10s. Totalisator Returns. Investments this afternoon amounted to £13,349 10s in comparison with £13,481 for the corresponding meeting last year—a decrease of £l3l 10s.