Racing World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19048, 27 June 1924, Page 6

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HAWKE’S BAY MEETING CONCLUDES

OUTSIDER WINS THE STEEPLES. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. HURDLES TO WODEN. [By Telegraph.—From “Early Bird.”] , HASTINGS, June 26. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club winter meeting concluded to-day in line weather. WAIOEKA JACK EASILY. Only eight .horses went out to contest the Havelock Hurdles, which saw an interesting duel for favouritism between Waioeka Jack, Landbird and Crown Coin, and in the finish there was only £2l separating the trio. Lady Hill and Cushat were at the head of the others in the betting. Cushat, Bonibrook, Lady Hill and Crown Coin was the order over the first hurdle, and going out of the straight Waioeka Jack was leading from Lady Hill, Cushat, Bonibrook and Empyrean. At the five furlbngs Waioeka Jack was a dozen lengths away from Lady Hill, Cushat, Bonibrook and Landbird, and, retaining this advantage, he led into the straight to win easily by three lengths from Bonibrook, who stayed on to beat Landbird by a length and a-quarter. Crown Coin was a poor fourth, and then came Empyrean, Lady Hill and Cushat.

A DESPERATE FINISH. There were no defections from the Turamoe Hurdles, a small field of half-a-dozen. parading. Tenterfield was made a very hot favourite, being at good odds on. En Route carried £ll3 less, but outside this pair there was little money on hand, Woden counting most friends, and Admiral Codrington was the fourth choice. Woden, Jovial, Admiral Codrington and Tentorficld ran in that order for the first six furlongs. En Route’s supporters were soon relieved of their interest when the Advance gelding toppled over at the first fence. There was no change at the end of a mile, but then Admiral Codfington ran up to second place behind Woden. Coming round the bend for home Woden still had charge from Admiral Codrington, Jovial and Tenterfield,., but over the last fence Admiral Codrington passed Woden and appeared to have him beaten at the half-dis-tance. The latter, however, had something left, and he came again, a desperate finish seeing Woden win by a nose. Jovial was five lengths away, third, and Tenterfield, who jumped shockingly, a half-dozen lengths fur-, ther off, with Kohu last. GARDENIA ALL THE WAY. An eight-horse field contested the Kidnappers Handicap, and the Napier winner, Gardenia, was made a warm proposition, being sent out at a little better than even money. Sunny Roe carried £246 less, and Treadwell was almost as well backed aj the second choice. Thty left the barrier on terms and Bonena, Gardenia and Tussore ran along together for a furlong, and then the favourite took charge from Damon, Tussore and White Ensign. At the turn for home Gardenia held an advantage of a couple of lengths from Damon, with White Ensign, Tussore and Sunny Roe handy. In the final run home Gardenia easily held her own to win by a couple of lengths from Tussore, who was a length ahead of White Ensign. Damon was close up fourth, being followed past the post by Killoch and Treadwell. STURDEE SPRINGS A SURPRISE. A nice field of a dozen went out in the June Steeplechase, Red Cent and Killard being the defections. San Forte was the elect of backers, being entrusted with £277 more than Te Maire. Oak Rose was the only other to obtain any support. The race was a disastrous one, and resulted in a turn up, only four of the twelve starters completing the course. Gang Awa’ led over the first mile and then ran off at the second of the double. First Line did likewise, leaving Sturdee in command from Ethiopian, Te Maire, Zeus and Luke. Tlie favourite ran off along the back when going up to the leaders. After that it was no race, Sturdee having a big break on Te Maire, Zeus and Luke, these being the only horses left in. Sturdee won in the end by about eighty yards, but there was a great tussle for second money between Zeus and Te Maire. W. Easton rode the former vigorously and appeared to beat Te Maire by a good head, but the judge first gave it to Te Maire, later declaring a dead-heat. Luke was some lengths further back. The winner paid over a quarter of a century.

San Forte, Gang Awa’ and First Line ran off; Pachito lost his rider; Ethopian fell on the flat; Birkenella and Guanaco fell; and Oak Rose pulled up. NECKLACE TO GOOD MARK. The four acceptors went to the post in the Ladies’ Necklace, Asleep being a £l5 better favourite with Good Mark also fairly well backed. Empyrean led to the five furlongs, and then gave Way to Asleep, who piloted Empyrean and Good Mark into the straight. At the distance the latter put in a claim and beat Asleep by a length and a-half, with Empyrean a couple of lengths away third. The only other starter, Convention, was about seventy yards away. ANOTHER GOOD DIVIDEND. There was another big surprise in store in the Raukawa Handicap,, in which all ten acceptors started. Nukumai was backed as if unbeatable, and wound up at hig odds on. Kilfaire carried half as much as the topweight, with Sensible at the head of the others in the quotations. When they were let go Morgen, Royal Heather, Kilfaire,

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Nukumai and Mountain Top found their feet quickest, and they went out of tho straight in that order, with Logic and Kaahamanu running outside. Along the back Master Black was leading from Morgen, Royal Heather, Sensible and Nukumai, and a little further on Morgen dropped back to last and Kilroe was pulled up. Just prior to this Kaahamanu improved her position crossing the top and was on terms with Nukumai, Royal Heather, and Master Black at the bottom of the straight. Half way up the running Master Black was in front, when Kaahamanu challenged and, staying on well, the latter won by a length and a-half. Kilfaire was Close up third and then came Royal Heather, Nukumai and Sensible. The winner, who is a full sister to Gasbag, paid nearly a score to her ninety-four supporters.

HEADS BETWEEN THREE. All fourteen acceptors started in the Final Handicap, and in a good betting race Civilform wound up carrying £57 more than Happy Days, with Avonlea and Koodoo evenly backed. When they were despatched the order out was Barrier, Koodoo and Happy Days, and at the half-mile peg Koodoo was making play from Avonlea, Whariti, Barrier and Joy Ride. The first into the straight were Koodoo, Avonlea and Joy Ride, together, with Barrier and Happy Days at the head of the next batch. A great race ensued between Koodoo, Barrier, and Avonlea, and they passed the post in that order, heads separating the trio. Happy Days was finishing on well in fourth place, and behind him were Joy Ride, .Valley Rose and Civilform.

FULL DETAILS (Per Press Association). HASTINGS, June 26. Fine but cloudy weather prevailed for the second day of the Hawke’s Ba? Winter meeting. There was a good attendance and the sum of £16,567 was put through the machine. The total put through for both days was £33,904, compared with £32,412 last year, an increase of £1493. Results: HAVELOCK HURDLES. (Of 150 sovs.; 11 miles). Waioeka Jack, 9.2 .. 1 Bonibrook, 10.5 2 Landbird, 11.7 3 Also: Cushat, Rebuff, Crown Coin, Lady Hill, Empyrean. Three lengths. Time: 2.47. TURAMOE HURDLES. (Of 175 sovs.; li miles). Woden, 9.0 1 Admiral Codrington, 9:10 .... 2 Jovial, 10.0 3 Also: Kohu, Tenterfield, En Route. Nose. Time: 3.16. KIDNAPPERS’ FLAT. (Of 125 sovs.; 64 furlongs). Gardenia, 9.11 1 Tussore, 10. S 2 White Ensign, 10.13 3 Also: Sunny Roe, Killoch, Treadwell, Boncna, Damon. Two lengths. Time: 1.24 2-5. JUNE STEEPLECHASE. (Of 250 sovs.; 2J miles). Sturdee, 9.9 1 To Maire, 9.9 * Zeus, 9.3 • ♦Dead heat for sc.ond. Also: San Forte, First Line, Oak Rose, Birkenella, Guanaco, Panehito, Luke, Gang Awa’, Ethopian. Sturdee was several lengths ahead of the dead heaters. Time: 5.8. ‘LADIES’ NECKLACE. (Of 65 sovs.; li miles). Good Mark, 11.1 1 Asleep, 10.7 - Empyrean, 11.1 3 Also: Convention. Length. Time: 2.17. RAUKAWA HANDICAP. (Of 125 sovs.; 9 furlongs). Kaahumanu, 9.0 .... .. .... 1 Master Black, 9.0 2 Kilfaire, 10.1 3 Also: Nukumai, Mountain Top, Royal Heather, Morgen, Kilroe, Sensible, Logic. One and a-half lengths. Time: 1.59 3-5. FINAL HANDICAP. (175 sovs.; 6J furlongs). Koodoo, 9.13 1 Barrier, 11.0 2 Avonlea, 9.0 3 Also: Duo, Cleasanta, Polonett, Whariti, Battle Knight, Civilform, Happy Days, March On, Crown Jet, Joy Ride, Valley Rose. Head. Time: 1.22 4-5. NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE LONDON, June 25. The Northumberland Plate resulted: Jazz Band (Smirke) 1, Brisl (Wragg) 2, Carpathus (Ledson) 3. Nine started. Won by two lengths, half a length between socond and third. ‘TEAM FOR SYDNEY (By Telegraph.—Special to “Chronicle.”) CHRISTCHURCH, June 26.

F. D. Jones left Lyttelton tonight with a team of six horses, which will be transhipped at Wellington for Sydney. The party consists of Ballymena, Glentruin, Murihaupo, and the three maidens, Royal Dispatch, Alfonso and Currency. Should Ballymena do as well in Sydney as his most recent form suggests, he may fulfil his engagement in the Melbourne Cup. The Absurd two-year-olds. Nincompoop and Chignon were sent to Wellington to-night on route to Sydney, where they will be taken over by R. J. Mason. This pair are also engaged at Flemington in November.