RACING AT PAEROA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 63, 14 March 1936, Page 6

RACING AT PAEROA

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY (Special to “Chronicle.”) AUCKLAND, March 13. The annual race meeting of tae Ohinemuri Jockey Club, opening tomorrow and concluding on St. Panick’s Day (Tuesday), is mure than usually interesting, lor it witnesses the first steeplechase contest in the north in eacn calendar year. These evemts prove an invaluable guide to the cross-coun-try events at Ellerslie at Easter. Fields for to-morrow’s opening are very goud indeed, and with the prospect of splendid going after rain earlier in the week the fixture should be must successful. Recent alterations to the race track have now made the L’acrua course a good one, with a straight of a furlong and a-haif. Betting at the fixture will be the win and place system. Practically the same horses have been contesting the many cup and handicap evemts on the provincial circuits, but with five of this class decided of late weeks, it is problematical if the question of \snat will win it. any easier to answer than it might have been at the beginning of the season. So it is witn the Ohinemuri Cup, the main rate tomorrow, run over eleven furlongs, lor most c-f the horses engaged have raced on the circuit iu the last few weeks. An. exception is Mazir, who was oft the scene after winning at Takapuna six weeks ago, and it is nut known if he iis quite right in himself to play a prominent part to-morrow, lit and well, he would be a very hard horse to beat, lor he is good and is nicely placed in the handicap; in any case, the very fact that he is accepted for should be sufficient to indicate his co-n--dition. In addition to Mazir, those with chances would appear to be Enge, Grand Talk, Prince Colossus, Valrent, Tahurangi and Mafeking. Lt is not such a etrong field after ail when one comes to analyse it, so one can only plump for the two best horses, Mazir and Enge. Made a bit more use of than he was at Te Aroha and Pukekohe, Enge, with an allowance reducing hi» weight to 8.11, would give the opposition something to do to catch him over the last half-mile. A first-class sprint field is engaged iu the Flying Handicap, and here early brilliancy will be a vital factor. Boughal, Namakia, Sinking Fund, Kilbvris, Puss Meth, Lucidus, and the Coronis-tSolomon bracket seem to fill the bill in this respect, while Wahine lleihi and Royal {Secret are a pair in improving form. Tin Lap aud Refresher may be the best oi the others. Once again faith must be pinned to Boughat on this turning track, but Royal Secret, Wahine Berni, Namakia and the bracket cannot be left out of calculations. Two very promicing hurdlers have been seen out recently, in Modern Maid and Huskie, and they may dispute the issue in the battens event, with Huskie, possessing more pace, getting the final vote. Gc-lden Sheila reads a fair prospect in the two-year-old event, and the consistent Light Comedy is given yet another good chance in the Netherton Hack, f’he Awaiti Maiden it a problem, with a big surprise likely. Tirch, who won so well at Te Aroha, reads very well in ’the final event, the hack sprint. There aie eight in the McGuire Steeplechase, with Gascille at the head of the list. He went well at I’ukekohe last Saturday over the sticks and as iic will be much improved by that outing he is going to take a lot of beating. Forest Glow is handily placed and as he has schooled well at Awapuni p.nd has come a long way he is a possibility. Usually the ground is very hard for the ’chasers at this time of the year, but to-morrow it should be perfect. It is reported from Te Rapa that Gay Streak and Wahine Keihi may not fulfil their first day’s engagements. Form horsen engaged to-morrow are the following:— 12.0: Karangahake Handicap. Golden Sheila, Golden Blonde, Queen’s 12.40: Handicap Hurdles.—Huskie, Modern Maid, Scotch Nation. 1.20: Netherton Hack—Light- Comedy, Con Fuocc-, Arawa Rose. 2.0: Ohinemuri Cup. —Enge, Mazir. Prince Colossus. 2.-15: Awaiti Maiden Hack, first division.—Palardo, Red 1 lanre, Johnny Walls. Second division. —King Theo, Mataru, Madelon. 3.30: Paeroa Handicap. Boughal, Namakia, Royal Secret. 4.15: McGuire Steeplechase. Gascille, Forest. Glow, Semiarch. 5.5: Komata Hack. —Torch, Sweet Rose, Mungacre. Following is the list of acceptances for to-day: — 12.0 KARANGAHAKE HANDICAP. (£150; five furlongs). Golden Blonde 8 7 Ixine Flier • - 7 0 Gay Streak . 8 0 Summary ... 7 fl Queen’s Counsel 712 Lady Archer 7 0 Marjory Daw 7 8 Athea .... 7 0 Raepata ... 7 8 Golden Sheila 7 fl Chaytor .... 7 0 Palustre 7 0 Kitty Barlowe Alyth 7 0 colt 7 <1 Roll Along . . 7 0 Melvanui .. 7 0 12.40 HANDICAP HURDLES. <Of £150; li miles). Prince of Huskie • - 0 JO Orange 10 7 Scotch Nation 9 5 Clan Ronald 10 2 London .. 9 0 Modern Maid JlO Roxy .. 9 0 Booklaw 9 10 Royal Dispute 9 0 1.20 NETHERTON HACK HANDICAP. (Of £200; 8$ furlongs). Valrent .. .. 9 2 Quaint .. .. 7 12 Day Wind . 8 13 Arawa Rose 7 6 Light Comedy 8 8 First Dance 7 5 Con Fuoco .. 8 4 Racette .. .. 7 5 Leo Colossus 8 3 Full o’ Scotch 7 0 Rings hot ... 8 3 Hunting Maid 1 0

MARTON JOCKEY CLUB WINTER RACE MEETING 1' RO GRA MM E ANNOU N C E D The programme for the Marton winter race meeting was approved at a meeting of the general committee of the Marton Jockey Club on Thursday evening. The president, Air. H. McManaway, was in the chair and there were also present Messrs. R. E. Beckett, J. Brice, J. Bull, J. K. L. •Stanford, H. T. Whale, K. R. Scoou, 8. B. Hammond, W. R. Duncan, E. Upenshaw, A. H. Marshall, J. MeDonell, F. R. Brice and A. Way (secretary). A deputation headed by Mr. L. T. McLean waited upon the committee on behalf of the Bangitikei Hunt Club and asked that they be allowed to hold their annual race meeting on the Marton Racecourse on Wednesday, July 23, 1936. Mr. K. Duncan thanked the committee for its generosity in the past in giving permission to the Bangitikei Hunt Club to hold their race meetings on the racecourse iu the past. The committee acceded to the request of the deputation. The Marton Athletic Hockey Club was granted permission to practice hockey on the parking area at the racecourse. Messrs. Walker and Hall, Auckland, wrote offering to donate a silver tea service, hot water jug and salver for the Crofton Hack Cup, which was received with thanks. The Course Committee reported that the work in connection with the erection of the lavatories at the back of the stewards’ stand would be completed before the winter meeting. The Course Committee were empowered to point the outside main grandstand and stewards’ stand. Messrs. J. Taylor (Hunterville) and George Keith (Marton) were elected members. Winter Meeting The following programme was approved for the winter meeting, to be held in May:— ' Trial Plate, of £7O; six furlongs. Ladies’ Bracelet, of £5O and trophy value £l5; nine furlongs. Open Hurdles, of £110; 1J miles. Winter Handicap (open), of £100; .seven furlongs. Hack Steeplechase, of £120; 2j miles. Crofton Hack. Cup, of £l2O and £2O trophy; 1} miles. Farewell Hack, of £80; five furlongs. The win-and-place totalisator (first and second horses) will be in operation at’ this meeting. Racing Dates 1936-37 It was decided to defer the 1936-37 racing dates till the next meeting of the coinmil tee, to be held on Al arch 9. Officials for 1936-37. The fullowing officials retired and have been nominated for the ensuing season:—Patron, Dr. S. Skerman; president, Mr. H. J. D. AleManaway; vicepresidents, Messrs. R, E. Beckett, F. R. H. Brice, Jas. Bull and J. R. L. Stanford; treasurer, Air. J. Brice; committee (three vacancies), Afr. A. T. Gatrell. Air. J. AlcDonell announced his intention of not seeking re-election. The intimation was received with regret and appreciation of his long and valued services on the committee was placed on record. SUSPENSION OF WIGGINS APPEAL riSMKSED FORFEITURE OF DEPOSIT [ P«r Press Assoclativn. ] AUCKLAND, March 13. The appeal of the jockey H. N. Wiggins to the Auckland District Committee against the three months’ suspension imposed upon him by the judicial committee of the Te Aroha Jockey Club for interference to Gay Broney shortly after the start of the Herries Afemorial Cup was heard this evening and dismissed. The suspension was confirmed and Wiggins’ deposit of £5 was ordered to be forfeited.

OHINEMURI CUP. (Of £400; 11 furlongs). Mungatoon . 9 0 Bonny Gay . 5 Enge .. .. 9 0 Valrent .. .. 2 Mazir .. .. 8 9 Miss Lu 0 Namakia .. 7 13 Mafeking 0 Grand Talk . 7 10 Royal Artist 0 Prince Colossus 7 7 Killadar 0 Tahurangi . 7 5 2.45— AWAITI HANDICAP. (Of £125; five furlongs). First Division Johnny Walls 9 0 Sir Ace . . . . 13 Red Flame . 8 5 Glittering ' 13 Grand Tonic 8 3 Prince Abb . ' 13 Sergia .. .. 8 <2 I’alardo 13 . Le Chasseur 7 13 Wahineroa .. < 13 Fast Acre .. 7 13 Count Glcnation .. 7 13 Roussillion 13 Gay Sister . . 7 13 Air Commodore Hymel .. .. 7 13 Queen Peggy 13 Seconc Division King Theo 8 10 Spear Lassie Mataru .. .. 8 5 Queen Lu .. 13 Little Saint 8 2 Gay Poto . . . 13 Madclon .. 7 13 Ururangi 1 3 Stormy Weather 7 13 Free Advice ' 13 Lady Yvonne 7 13 Cyllaros Aramis .. .. 7 13 Survanna ' 13 Little Ruse . 7 13 3.30— PAEROA H/ kN DI CAP. (Of £250 ; six furlongs). Refresher .. 9 2 C'oronis .. . . 10 Boughal .... 8 7 Wahine Reihi 6 Impasto .... 8 7 Royal Secret . Namakia 8 4 Star Artist . . 4 Sinking Fund R 4 Tin Lap 0 Kilberis . . . . 8 2 Lady Ruler . Puss Moth . 7 12 Be! Iky ria n 0 Lucidus .. 7 10 Bellbroney 0 Solomon .. 7 10 4.15— McGUIRE STEEPLECH. SE. (Of £150; abou 2J miles). Gascille .. 10 11 Spalpiko Golden Semiarch 6 England 10 9 Bells of Bow (1 Cromwell -.10 6 Folly's Choice 0 Forest Glow 9 1'J KOMATA HACK HANDICAP. (Of £200; six furlongs). Mungacre .. 8 13 Sir Tommy . Winlona .. 8 9 Lionheart 10 Laudatory . 8 8 Bonnie Song 9 Teak .. . . 8 7 Gay Egypt . 7 Torch . . . . 8 . Huskon .. .. 0 Lornacre .. S3 Miss Hornet . To Hai .. .. 8 1 Diacquedoon Queen Nona . 8 1 Sing Lee 0 Dancing Lady 8 0 Blue Needle 0 Sweet Rose . 8 0 Red Flame 0