ON THE TURF

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 307, 28 December 1937, Page 4

ON THE TURF

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TIGER GAIN SECOND MANAWATU CUP LAUGHING LASS’ SPRINT AWAPUNI MEETING OPENS (Special Reporter.) Attended by one of the largest crowds seen al Awapuni for many years, the Manawatu Racing Clubs mid-summer meeting opened yesterday in ideal weather. The totalisator handled £45,348, compared with £38,113 K's on the opening day last year, an increase of £7204 lUs. The track was in excellent order, and in wininng the Manawatu Cup, Tiger Gain, repeating his 1933 victory, established a record for the race, improving on Nobleman’s record of twenty years ago. In doing so he just got home by a head from King Re\, with The Bigot third. The open sprint, the Fitzherbert Handicap, was won by Laughing Lass, who defeated Bodyline, a rank outsider. This made live Awapuni-train-ed winners in the first seven races. The concluding event, the Grandstand Handicap, was won by Siegmund, making his debut in open company. Awapuni Fills Places. Haupongi was a hot favourite lor the Maiden Plate, with Mob Rule and Noisy Night also well backed, out Men-vman von from xc'-y Night and Aria/ali three train-J .it Awapuni. Ari i Noisy Night, Mother Merryman and ’ire her led early, and crossing the top Alia was still showing the way to Noisy Night, Menyman, Gold Bahad, .'lUtaev-in-Law, Havana Princess and Haupongi. Merryman got through al the straight entrance and from then on hau the • ace in hand, winning by three-quar-ters oi a length. Noisy Mgnt was naif a length in front oi Ana. and then came ilaupongi, Mother-in-Law, Conveyor and ikuan-i Princess, with Mob Rille, Trebor and Scarf L-Lim-c following. Hunting Queen Nicely. Hunting Queen was preferred to Beau Gallante in the Tokomaru Highweight and the pair returned the dividends. Beau Gallante and Count Willonyx led up the straight, with Hunting Queen at the rear, but the favouiite moved up at the half-mile. Beau Gallante led Count Willonyx and Hunting Queen into the straight but the favourite was taken to tne outside and same on to win by a good length. Beau Gallante beat Red Sun by a length and a-half, and C u.ini

Willonyx was fourth. Mishna Finishes Well. Maeotio and Wananga were preferred to Mishna in the Tararua Handicap, but Mishna eventually beat Wananga. Mishna led Charade, Wananga. Great Bramble, Cricket and Lutsral out of ihe straight, but Wananga had hit the front befoie the back stretch was reached and the Gisborne horse had a lead of three lengths down the back. Turning for home Wananga was still well ciear of Mishna, Cricket, Lustral, Earl Colossus and Chat, but Mishna’ came through once they straightened up and won by three lengths from Wananga. Chat was a length and a-half away, followed by Lustral, Cricket, Maestro, Earl Colossus and Imposture. liger Gain Repeats. The Bigot was favourite for the Manawatu Cup, but there was good money also for Master Brierly, King Rey, Sunee and Tiger Gain, the lastnamed eventually winning from King Key. King Rey, Gay Hunter and ihe first out from Tiger Gain and Big Dook, three that were slow to move being Terry, Round Score and Sunee. King Rey piloted The Bigot, Gay Hunter and Tiger Gam up the straight, followed by Big ! Book. Catalogue, Boomerang, and; Lowcnberg, and the order was much ■ the same along the back stretch, sa\e tnat Brazen King made a forward move. As they straightened up for Ihe run home Tiger Gain and King Rey were in front, with Catalogue, Big Dook. Boomerang, The Bigot and Gay Hunter following. The leaders had it to themselves up the straight. Tiger Gain beating King Rey by a head. The Bigot was a length awav, third, and right up with him were Catalogue, Lowcnberg and Brazen King, followed by Master Brierly, Big Dook, Boomerang. Hunt-1 Gay Hunter and Hazoor. Heads Between Four. Rarotonga. hot favourite for the Nursery Handicap, just failed to neat Dunmanway and Jeanne in a blanket finish. Floral Robe, Prediction, Segra anu Young Pat were left badly, and Jeanne went out in front from Screen Lord, Dunmanway, Rarotonga and Dissipation. Jeanne and Screen Lord led Rarotonga and Dunmanway into the straight, followed by Dissipation and Colfort, and in a great finish Dunmanway beat Jeanne ton the rails’ by half a head, with Rarotonga half a head away, and Dissipation, wide out, only a head further away. Three lengths back was Screen Lord, with Prediction. Colfort and Young Pat next. Favourite All the Way. silver River, favouiite for the Gillies Handicap, led all the way and won Horn the rink outsider, Free Gold. Sihei River was smartest out fiorn Cun\ vision, Fl ee G<<ld and i.l eat Hope, and the order was much the same along Ihe back. Silver River turned lor home ahead of Free Gold. Reasonable, Great Hope, Son and Heir, Conveision and Alunga, and over the final stages the favourite was always doing iit best io win by three lengths from Free Gold. Threequarters of a length hack was Great Hope, half a length in front of Son nnd Heir. <ta, Lad was next, ahead of Dawning Light and Reasonable.

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Hot Favourite Scores. Laughing Lass, carrying £2186, was backed down to a short price for the Fitzherbert Handicap, and eventually the Laughing Prince mare beat Bodyline, who carried only an eighth of what was on the winner. Mata Hari showed out ahead of Laughing Lass and Bodyline, but after going two furlongs Mata Han was just in front of Laughing Lass and Bcdyline, with three lengths back to Delicit and Impasto. Crossing the top Mata Hari, in line with the other two, was squeezed back, and Laughing Lass and Bodyline led into the straight. It was a line linish, Laughing Lass answering the challenge to win by a neck. Haughty Winner was two and a-half lengths behind Bodyline, with Impasto half a length back, ahead of Mata Hari. Siegmund Impressively. Wildflower was favourite for the Grandstand Handicap, but was beaten into fifth place, Siegmund winning front Master Cyklon. Master Cyklon led Debham, Siegmund, Old Surrey and Lone Raider out of the straight, and Siegmunu moved up into second place at the six furlongs. Into the straight Master Cyklon and Siegmund were ahead oi Wildflower (who had moved up from the rear), Lone Raider, Alby and Pukeko (who had also made up ground). Siegmund came away at the distance and won by two lengths. Master Cyklon was second, a head in front o£ Debham, with Old Surrey a head further away. Then came Wildflower, Rona Bay, Lone Raider ano Alby. MAIDEN PLATE. (Of £120: six furlongs)5 Merryman (Mr F. S. Easton), ch c 4yrs, by Lackham — Merry Sarto, 8.7, G. R. Tattersail ' • * 3—Noisy Night, 8.7, A. Murray 2 6 Aria, 8.2, P. Williams 3 Also: 9 Conveyor 8.7 (W. Little), 8 Gold Ballad 8.7 (J. Winder), 1 Haupongi 8.7 <R. Dodson), 11 Huntino 8.. (P. Burgess), 14 Mozeltove 8.10 (C. Thomson), 19 Night Hero 8.7 (W. N. Taylor), 18 Royal Tinge 8.7 (R. Tinworth), 7 Twilight Song 8.7 (A. Jenkins), 15 T.ebor 8.7 (W. Doyle), 12 Fairy Dale 8.2 (S. Anderson), 13 Havana Princess 8.2 (I. Howe), 2 Mob Rule 8.2 (A. C. Messervy), 10 Mother-in-Law 8.2 (J. McCauley), 17 Quexona 8.2 (A. Sim), 4 Scarf Dance 8.2 (L. Dulieu), 16 Zilpah 8.2 . (F. Mullins). Three-quarters of a length; halt

a length. Haupongi was fourth. Time, 1.15“. (Winner trained by L. T. Wilson, Awapuni). TOKOMAIIU HfCffWEIGUT HANDICAP. (Of £l5O ; one mile and a quarter.) 1— Hunting Queen (Mr T. A. Dunum), b m, 6yrs, by Hunting Song -Enthusiasm, 10.13, S. Anderson 11 2 -Beau Gallante, 10.8, C. Thom- , I son 2 3-Red Sun, 11.2, P. Burgess 3 Also: 4 Count Willonyx 9.2 (A. Lord), 5 Lady Wessex 9.0 (C. P. Sheild). Length; length and a-half. Time. 2.9 4-5. (Winner trained by L. G. Morris, Awapuni). TARARUA HACK HANDICAP. (Of £173; one mile and a furlonjj.) 3 Mishna (Mr C. J. Watson), ch m, 4vrs, by Rabbi —Conviction, 7.6, D. Lamb - 1 • 2 Wananga, 8.9, S. Anderson 2 4 Chat, 8.5, G. R. Tattersall 3 Also: 7 Charade 9.4 (C. P. Sheild), 1 Maestro 9.1 (P. Burgess), 5 Lustral 8.4 (J. McCauley), 10 Earl Colossus 7.10 (P. Williams), 9 Cricket 7.9 (R. Dodson), 6 Great Bramble 7.7 (A. C. Messervy), 8 Imposture 7.12 (L. Dunlieu). Three lengths; one and a-half lengths. Time, 1.54. (Winner trained by VV. A. Watson, Blenheim). MANAWATU CUP. (Of £7uo; one mile and a half.) 5 TIGER GAIN (Mr W. Henderson), ch g, 9yrs, by Gainscourt—Finland mare, 7.13, C. P. Sheild 1 3 KING REY, 8.5, L. Dulieu 2 I— THE BIGOT, 7.51, G. R. Tattersall 3 Also: 11 Catalogue 9.0 (A. MeDon'ai(t), 2 Master Brierly 8.10 (J. WinIder), 13 Hunting Cat 8.5 (J. Leach), 19 Hazoor (A. Jenkins), 8 Lowenberg 8.1 (A. G. Murray), Sunee 8.1 (F. Buigess), 12 Big Dook 7.11 (S. Anderson), 6 Gay Hunter 7.9 (R. Marsh), 7 Boomerang 7.8 (W. Little), 11 Legatee 7.6 (A. C. Messervy), 10 Brazen King 7.5 (J. McCauley), 15 Terry 7.0 (H. Johnstone), 16 Round Score 7.64 <D. Lamb). Head; length. Time, 2.32 —a race record. (Winner trained by V/. C. Griffiths, Hastings). NURSERY HANDICAP. (Of £200; five furlong..; I 3 —Dunmanway (Mr J. C. Kennedy), ch c, by Lord Warden — ! Matala, 7.2. A. C. Messervy 1 |2- Jeanne, 7.10, S. Anderson -2 ll Rarotonga 8.12. G. R. Tattersall 3 j Also: 10 Prediction 7.12 (L. Dulieu), 8 Segra 7.10 (J. Leach), 4 I Twenty Grand 7.8 (W. Doyle), 5 Collfort 7.8 ID. Lamb), 9 Screen Lord 17.7 (W. Little, 6 Floral Robe 7.5 (A. IG. Farland), 11 Young Pat 7.5 (F. Latham), 7 Dissipation 7.0 (A. Bennet). Half a head; half a head. Time, 1.3. (Winner trained by W. and E. Pine, Awapuni). GILLIES HACK HANDICAP. (Of £175; six furlongs.) I—Silver River (Mr J. T. Spears), br g, 4yrs, by Roydon —Star-

mist, 8.2, G. R. Tattersall 1 10—Free Gold, 764, W. Doyle 2 1 6—Great Hope, 8.7, I. Howe 3 I Also: 5 Golden Chest 9.4 (P. Bur'gess), 2 Alunga 8.11 (S. Anderson), 3 1 Reasonable 8.8 (R. Marsh), 7 Son and 'Heir 8.4 (L. Dulieu), 8 Dawning I Light 7.13 (W. Little, 4 Star Lad 7.11 <C. P. Sheild), 9 Conversion 7.10 <J. .Leach). Three lengths; half a length, i Time, 1.14. i Winner trained lit <>'. W. | New, Awapuni). PITZHERBEIiT HANDICAP. .Of £300; nix fiirlonxs.) ‘ I—LAKiIHNG LASS (Mr T. A. I Duncan), in m, 4yrs, by Laughin Prince —Night Out, 8.4, G, R. | Tattersall 1 i 6-BODYLINE, 7.7, W. Little 2 13—HAUGHTY WINNER, 7.11, A. C. Messervy 3 ' Also: 4 Impasto 8.10 < L. Dulieu’, 5 Deficit 7.0 (A. Bonnet), 2 Mata Hari

8.1 (S. Anderson). Neck; two and ahalf lengths. Time, 1.13 1-5. (Winner trained by L. G. Morris, Awapuni). GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. (Of £250; one mile and a furlong;.) 3 SIEG ML ND (Mr F. Kettlewell) b h, 4yrs, by Siegfried— Lillimond, 8.1, P. Burgess 1 S—MASTER CYKLON, 8.7, C. P. Sheild 2 4 DEBHAM, 8.9, A. Jenkins 3 Also: 6 Pukeko B.S <D. Lamb), 2 Rona Bay 8.4 (L. Dulieu), 5 Lone Raider 7.10 i (P. Williams), 1 Wildflower 7.12 (S. Anderson), 9 Old Surrey 7.12 (W. Little), 7 Alby 7.11 (G. R.* Tattersall). Two lengths; head. Time, 1.53. (Winner trained by D. McCauley, Trentham). Prospects for To-day The meeting will be continued today, when the following may be well supported in their respective engagements: — Trial Handicap.—Haupongi, Lovelilt. Trebor. Linton Highweight—Wananga (if started), Hunting Queen. Highden Hack Handicap.—Great Hope, Alunga, Amoroso. President's Handicap. —King Rey, Gay Hunter, Boomerang. Christmas Hack Handicap.—Free Gold, Golden Chest, I ly Montana. Awapuni Handicap.—Mata Hari, Bodyline. Himatangi Handicap. Siegmund, Lucuilus Lad. Kelvin Hack j ndicap.—Wananga, Lacquer, Galtecmore. Following is the list of acceptors for to-day:— TRIAL HANDICAP. (Of £120; fix furlongs.)

FOAL STAKES WINNER

HALF-BROTHER TO GALLIO The juvenile classic at Ellerslie yesterday, the Great Northern Foal Stakes, was won by Te Hero, a halfbrother Io Gallio. The race was spoilt to a certain extent by the deflection of Gay Son and Homily through colds, leaving live runners oniy. Te Hero, who had previously won two uut of iiis three starts, being narrowly beaten in his other appearance, was made a warm favourite, carrying £1787, whereas Amigo was next in demand with £1407, and the public were right on the mark. Te Hero, who was drawn on the extreme outside, began as well as any of the others, and within half a furlong was in front to stay there. Though Amigo made a good effort in the straight, he failed to overhaul Te Hero. Peerless ran a good race. Fro ma good start Amigo and Peerless were the first to break the line from Hot Box, Te Hero and Taurangi. Te Hero ran up fast on the outside and was in charge before the five furlongs post was reached, and he

Jed across the top, being about a couple of lengths in front of Amigo and Hot Box, who were together, with a similar break to Peerless and Taurangi, who were also on terms. Te Hero led into the straight from Amigo and Hot Box, with Peerless and Taurangi next. Amigo made a good effort to overhaul Te Hero, but failed to reach him by three-quarters of a length. Peerless was a length and a-half away, with Taurangi fourth and Hot Box last. STRATFORD RACING CLUB ACCEPTANCES TO NIGHT Acceptances for all first-day events at the Stratford Racing Club’s New Year meeting, to be held on Saturday and Monday, are due Io close with the secretary, Mr C. R. F. Tilley, Stratford, at 9 o’clock to-night. A special train will leave Wanganui at 7.40 u.m. on Saturday for Stratford, arriving in plenty of time lor the first race. The return train will leave Stratford at 5.50 pan., arl riving al Wanganui al 9.ti pan. RACING FIXTURES December 27, 28.—Taranaki Jockey Club. December 27, 28.—Dunedin Jockey Club December 27. 28. 30.— Manawatu Racine Cuk December 27. 28. January 1. 3 (1038).—Auckland Racing Club. January 1. 3.—Stratford Racing Club. January 1, 3.—Marton Jockey Club.

Haupongi .. 9 0 Calden Memory 8 7 Knightbridge 8 11 Hunting Lore 8 7 Lovelilt .. .. 8 9 Copy Cat ... 8 7 The Squanderer 8 7 Vintner .. .. 8 7 Mob Rule ... S 7 Trebor .. .. 8 7 Orient Dawn . 8 7 Lacan 8 7 Mon Ace ... 87 LINTON 111GH WEI G H T. (Of £150; 11 miles.) Hunting Queen 11 <8 Hirangi .. . 9 4 Red Sun ..11 2 Tidewaiter . 9 4 Wananga ..10 5 Puroto .. .. 9 n Buster Brown 9 9 Night Lass . 9 0 Lady Siegfried 9 9 Lady Wessex 9 0 HIGIIDEN HACK. £175; six furlongs.) Great Hope .. 9 •' Aureus .. .. 7 11 Alunga .. .. 8 8 Amoroso .. .. 7 11 Nereus .. .. S 5 Alloa .. .. 7 11 Son and Heir 8 2 Dancing Flame 7 9 Rustem .... 8 2 Merry Ruler . 7 7 Red Hunting 7 11 Civil 7 7 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. (Of £400; 11 miles.) King Rey .. 8 12 S< ho 7 J Lowenberg .. 8 0 Boomerang .. 7 ' Sunce .. .. 8 0 Corroboree .. 7 7 Pukeko .. .. 7 12 Terry 7 < Gay Hunter .. 7 8 'Jaillight .... 7 ( CHRISTMAS HACK. (Of £2o0 ; seven furlongs.) Guidon Chest 9 1 »' Trcville 7 12 Good Sun .. 8 12 I.ickem .. .. 7 12 Royal Record .8 In Dawning Light 7 l< Reasonable .. 8 5 Star Lad ... 7 *. Roaming ... 85 Accomplice . 7 Lady Montana 8 5 Great Bramble 7 MaPbu 8 2 Twilight Song 7 Biullcr .. .. 8 (• Scarf Dance . 7 Free Gold .. 7 13 Sir Acre ... 7 7 Merry Man . 7 12 AWAPUNI HANDICAP. (Of £250 ; six furlongs) Tmpaa* > .. .. 8 8 Haughty W.nner 7 12 Pakanui .. .. 8 3 Bodyline .... 7 It Lady Ina .... 8 1 Lucuil’i: Lad 7 1* Ma's Ilari .. 8 0 HIM1TANGI HANDICAP. • Of £225; nine furlongs.) Bi ' Dook .. 9 0 Wildflower .. 7 1 Impast s 12 Corroboree . 7 J Siegmund .. 8 12 Round Score . 7 LuculJu.i Lad . 8 8 Imposture .. 7 KELVIN HACK. (Of £175; nine furlongs.) Lacquer .. .. 9 5 Amatory .... 7 Wananga .... s 13 Happy Heels . 7 Lustral .. .. 8 5 Beaulack ... 7 Galtecmorc , 7 13 Mahutai .. .. 7 Rockingham . 7 13