CROQUET

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19748, 22 January 1927, Page 4

CROQUET

DOMINION TOURNEY A FIRST-DAY SURPRISE [ Per Press Association. ] PALMERSTON N., Jan. 21, The Dominion croquet championships commenced to-day in glorious weather, the entries being a record. The surprise of the day was the defeat of Mrs Johnson (Christchurch) and R. Caughley (Wellington) by Mrs Gambrill (Manawatu) and Colonel Hume (Nelson) 26-0. The latter pair are comparatively new players as far as tournaments are concerned, while Caughley ha s hold the open singles championship and his partner was three times ladies ’ champion.

THE FOXTON MEETING OPENING DAY’S RESULTS CUP WON BY OPA FIRST ACRE TAKES THE SPRINT (“Chronicle’’ Special Reporter). The Foxton Racing Club’s annual meeting opened yesterday in gloriously fine weather and there was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £14,410 for the day, as compared with £17,152 for the “off” day last year. Everything went off smoothly, thanks to the excellent organisation of the secretary, Mr D. G. Ogilvy, assisted by Mr A. Way and an able staff. Punters’ Bad Start. The first race, the back hurdles, proved an easy thing for the rank outsider, Ardath, who took the lead after half a mile had been covered and was never headed, winning comfortably by about a dozen lengths. A good tussle for second place saw the favourite a length in front of Gurnion, with Banjuke fourth. The winner paid a big dividend. Wilderness brought off a surprise in the Himatangi Hack, getting a lucky run on the rails at the distance, and he won easily by over a length, with Lady Cynthia half a length ahead of Sandburr. Moepai was fourth. Opa’s Second Cup. Tiega and Panart were first out in the Cup race, followed by Bent and Peneus. The last-named ran into the lead and passed the stands well ahead of Panart, Bent, Nukumai, Tiega and Opa. As they ran down the back stretch Opa moved into second berth and took the lead at the entrance to the straight, holding his own in the run home to pass the post two and a-half length clear of Nukumai. Ngata was half a length away, followed closely by Panart and Bent. Abbey Qneen and Vast Acre were the early leaders in the Novice Stakes but in the run to the judge Bissac asserted herself and won by half a length, with Petal a length away and Vast Acre fourth. Bank Draft was a quiet tip for the Awahou Hack and he assumed the lead at the straight entrance to win ieely by a length and a-half. Vivo beat Empire Camp by a head for second money and Hymestrason and Twink were next. First Acre’s Narrow Win Mireusonta and First Acre were favourites in the Anniversary Handicap and both were in the money. Bonideer was first out, but Mireusonta and Firs*: Acre were always prominent. Tn the run home First Acre managed to snatch a head victory from Bonogne, with Mireusonta half a length away. A runaway victory was scored by Whenuanui in the Marotiri Hack. The Wanganui trained gelding was first out and was not headed, his winning margin being five lengths. Lin Arlington was a length and a-half behind Grand National, with Bonny Louisa fourth and Molto fifth.

Bonhomme proved the best of good things for the Herrington Handicap, winning after a short tussle with Royal Diadem from the distance by threequarters of a length. Nukumai was a length away and Royal Diadem next.

FULL DETAILS Poroutawhao Hack Hurdles. (Of 160 sovs.; mile and 5 furlongs.) 11 —Ardath, 9.0, H. Gordon .. .. 1 I—Elvaette,1 —Elvaette, 10.7, W. J. Bowden 2 4—Gurnion, 9.8, S. Fanning .... 3 Also: 2 Banjuke, 3 Santonio, 7 Asleep, 8 Axle, 5 Sir Pam, 6 Purseproud, .10 Anchor, 9 Vexatious. lengths; half a length. Time 2.57 4-5. Himatangi Hack Handicap. (Of 150 sovs.; six furlongs). B—Wilderness,8 —Wilderness, 7.10, N. C. Trillo .. 1 2 Lady Cynthia, 7.9, T. Green .... 2 I—Sandburr,1 —Sandburr, 7.6, E. Dunn 3 Also: 7 Calluna, 5 Moepai, 3 Dominion Rose, 4 Volplane, 6 Grand Lupin. Length and a-half; half a length. Time 1.17 1-5. Foxton Clip. (Of 350 sovs and 75gn. cup; 1J miles) , 3 OPA. 7.10, N. C. Trillo 1 5 NUKUMAI, 7.9, N. F. Johnson 2 I—NGATA, 9.0, B. H. Morris .... 3 Also: 2 Tiega, 4 Peneus, 7 Panart, 6 Bent. Two and a-half lengths; half a length. Time 2.10. Novice Stakes. (Of 110 sovs.; six furlongs). 3—Bissac, 8.5, A. Driscoll . 1 1— Rising Star, 8.5. C. France . . .« 2 2 Petal, 8.5, R. Heed 3 Also: 5 Abbey Queen. 12 Bonny Louisa, 17 Survivor, 14 Landguard, 9 Takaroa, 7 Vast Acre, 15 Everest, 6 Cracker Day, 8 Waramu, 10 Paraki, 4 Miss Pat, 16 Arrow Boy, 13 Otauru Eclipse, 11 Doe. Half a length; length. Time 1.17. Awahou Hack Handicap. (Of 150 sovs.; seven furlongs). 2 —Bank Draft, 9.0, R. S. Bagby .. 1 1 — Vivo, 8.8, N. F. Johnson .... 2 7—Empire Camp, 8.3, T. Stokes .... 3 Also: 3 Hymestrason, 8 Twink, 4 Lieutenant Bill, 5 Gordon Swift, 6 Gold liangi, 10 Tanagra, 9 San Pedro. Length and a-half; head. Time 1.31 1-5. Anniversary Handicap. (Of 200 sovs; six furlongs). 2 FIRST ACRE, 8.13, R. Reed .... 1 6 BONOGNE, 7.13, L. A. Pine .... 2 I—MIREUSONTA, 8.13, T. Green 3 Also: 3 Papaponga, 9 Beaumont, 7 Gleninnis, 4 Buoyant, 10 Birkie, 5 Bonideer, 8 Miss Hupana. Head; half a length. Time 1.16.

Marotiri Hack Handicap. (Of 150 sovs.; 5i furlongs). s—Whenuanui,5—Whenuanui, 7.5, H. Wiggins .. 1 B—Grand8—Grand National, 7.6, T. Green . . 2 2 Lin Arlington, 9.3, R. J. Mackie 3 Also: 4 Billikins, 1 Powhiri, 3 Break o’ Day, 6 Molto, 7 Coot, 12 Bonny Louisa, 10 Starbird, 9 Dream Girl, 11 Merry Sarto. Five lengths; length and a-half. Time 1.9. Herrington Handicap. (Of 200 sovs; one mile). I—Bonhomme, 8.7, R. Reed . . . . .1 3 Royal Diadem, 7.1.1, R. J. Mackie 2 s—Nukumai, 8.6, N. F. Johnson . . 3 Also: 4 Killocra, 2 Diamond Ring, 7 Misgovern, 6 Brigadier Bill, 8 Stream, 9 Shuteye. Three-quarters of a length; length. Time 1.45. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY,

[ Per Press Association. ] FOXTON, Jan 21. PAKAIA HACK HURDLES. (Of 145 sovs; 1 mite and 5 fur.) Elvaette .. . 10 9 Pursep round . 9 0 Banjuke . 10 1 Anchor . 9 0 Empire Camp 9 0 Cracker Day 9 0 WHIROKINO HACK HANDICAP. (Of 130 sovs ; 6 furlongs.) Lin Arlington 9 0 Break o' Day 7 11 Wilderness . 8 7 Grand National 7 7 Wlwn uanui Memo . . . 8 3 Dominion Rose 7 7 . 7 11 Archon . 7 7 Lady Cynthia 7 11 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. (Of 300 sovs; mile and a distance.) Ngata . 9 0 Nukumai . 7 Opa Bonhomme . 8 8 . 8 4 Panart Stream .. . 7 . 7 0 0 Peneus .. . 7 11 MOTUITI MAIDEN. (Of 110 sovs ; 6 furlongs.) Gordon Swift. . 8 8 Merry Sarto . 8 8 Abbey Queen 8 8 Landguard . 8 8 Rash Paraki . . . 8 8 . 8 8 Miss Pat . . Waramau . 8 8 8 Arrow Bow Dream Girl . 8 8 . 8 8 Doe . 8 8 WHARANGI HANDICAP. (Of 160 sovs ; 6 furlongs.) First Acre . 9 9 Misgovern . 7 Mireusonta . 8 13 Birkie . 7 0 Bonogne .. . 8 3 Shuteye .. . 7 0 Beaumont . 7 9 Miss Hupana. . 7 0 CARNARVON HACK HANDICAP. (Of 140 sovs; one mile.) Our Jack . 9 0 Petal 7 7 Bent . 8 13 Twink . 7 7 Vivo . 8 9 Takaroa . . . 7 7 Conviction . 7 13 San Pedro 7 7 Lieutenant Bill 7 8 Tjvprpsr. . 7 7 Elvaette .. . 7 7 RANGIOTU HACK HANDICAP. (Of 130 sovs 7 furlonga.) Bank Draft . 9 3 Hymestrason 7 7 Wilderness . R 5 Archon 7 r Calluna . 8 3 Bonny Louisa 7 0 Moepai . 8 1 Gold Rangi . 7 0 Whenuanui . 8 1 Tanagra . . . . 7 0 Molto . 7 9 MOUTOA HANDICAP. (Of 200 sovs 7 furlongs.) Polyphemus . 10 2 Tongatatoa 8 3 Bonhomme . 9 3 Royal Diadem 8 2 Beaumont . 8 7 Misgovern 7 9 Papaponga . 8 3 Brigadier Bill 7 7 Buoyant . 8 3 March . . . 7 7 TAKAPUNA ACCEPTANCES [Per Press Association. 1 AUCKLAND, Jan 21. TRIAL STAKES. (Of 2 0 sovs; 7frlgs ; all 8.0.) Abbey Day King Emerald Ahi Ngaro Lady Robinson Ambrosia Mervette Acushla Ota tail Bright Comet Queen Rewa Bold Front Salamander Cantab Star Comet Daytaro Sir Gilbert Elmstra Town Guard Fair Abbey Venus Abbey King Arch Wyoming OREWA HIGH WEIGHT. (Of 300 sovs ; mile and 3 furlongs.) Royal Form . 10 6 Kamehameha 9 2 Uralla . 10 1 Harbour View 9 0 Glencairn . 10 0 Hangawera . 9 0 Ngarara . 9 13 Praiseworthy 9 0 Peter Rosa . 9 8 Sea Comet . 9 0 Rangitahi . 9 6 Waiau Lad . 9 0 Glenotus . 9 5 Day Bell . 9 0 Dead Sweet . 9 3 ZEALANDIA HANDICAP. (Of 450 sovs ; 7 furlongs.) Polonett . 8 10 Arch Arnie . 7 2 Archeen . . . 8 1 Ring the Bel’ 7 0 Charlady . 7 13 Flying Juliet 7 0 Tea Bell .. . 7 10 Gold Fern . 7 0 Automne . 7 10 Uralla . . . 7 0 Quincoma . 7 9 Muscari .. . 7 0 Merry Damon 7 9 Tinoiti 7 0 Aurumavis . 7 7 Clarus 0 Miss Vera . 7 6 Archeno .. . 7 0 Hyde Park . 7 5 Bahama .. 7 0 Scat . . . 7 5 rAKAPUNA CUP. (Of 1400 sovs; 1% miles.) Eden Hall . 8 13 Lomint .. . 7 5 Desert Glow 8 8 Lord Star . 7 K Day Guard . 8 4 Delightment . . 7 3 Hipo . . . . . 8 3 Quin coma . 7 0 Town Bank . 8 1 Transformer 7 0 Barometer . 7 10 Royal Present 7 0 Princess Ronnie 7 9 Thursby . 7 0 Royal Mint . 7 9 Golden Krist . 7 0 Spoony .. . 7 8 Papatu .. . 7 0 FERRY HANDICAP. (Of 275 sovs ; 7 furlongs.) Adjuster . 8 5 Town Guard . 7 9 Macroom .. . 8 4 Marble Mount 7 9 Illingar . . . 9 4 Tino Maunga 7 7 Quinvardia . 8 2 Bizarro . 7 7 Abbess . 8 2 Takurangi . 7 7 Maveelish . 8 1 Bold Front . 7 7 Bright Dawn 8 1 Ixidy Cintra . 7 7 Slump . 8 0 A ware re . . . 7 7 Alonsoa . 7 13 Waitekohe . 7 7 Judge’s Box . 7 13 Nassock . 7 7 Turn .. . . . 7 11 War Officer . 7 7 CALLIOPE HANDICAP. (Of 50 0 sovs ; 5 furlongs.) High Finance 9 0 Speechless . 7 2 Paganelli . 8 3 Exalted . 7 0 Ti Tree . . . 8 3 Segment . . . 7 0 Melicsa . 7 12 In the Shade . 7 0 Auriculas . 7 7 Flying Tresse 7 0 King Willonyx 7 5 Golden Wedding 7 0 Prince Otto . 7 5 IAURAKI HACK. (Of 325 sovs ; 9 furlongs.) Te Koroke . 9 8 Arch Queen . 8 2 Rahepoto 9 < Kamehameha 7 9 Antrim Boy . 9 4 Clockwork . 7 9 Wenday . . . 9 3 Hangawera . 7 Ngarara .. . 8 8 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. (Of 550 sovs ; 6 furlongs.) Aussie . 9 0 Chairman - 7 13 King Merv . 8 9 Tea Bell .. . 7 10 Caw n pore . 8 9 Serang . 7 9 York Abbey . 8 8 Aurumavis . 7 6 Master Doon . 8 6 Ned Kelly.. . 7 3 Oration . 8 3 Lady Lois . 7 0 Archeen .. . 8 1 Dan Quin.. . 7 0 Pelham . 8 0