RACING.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18928, 24 April 1933, Page 13

RACING.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB OPENING DAY. SPRINT TO GREEK GOLD. DESERT STAR SCORES. , Conditions were unpleasant for the opening day dale Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting on Saturday and a he f vy .. _ h meeting rain which fe’ll prior to the meet g adversely affected the ottendan . Several showers fell during th ith gramme and it was this tog pven ts the small fields engaged in four event that was responsible for the d op totalisator investments. The ch j event on the card the Folley Memorial Handioap, was won decisively _y Te Rapa representative, L Allegio, wh improved on> Ellerslie running to score from end to end. ’

CONCLUDING REBULTS. J _

CHEVALIER HANDICAP. .. Of £110; 1 mile. 6—5 MASTER NORVAL, Mr W. J. McLean’s b g by Romeo— Miss Norval, 4yrs, 8.0. (N. R. MeKenzie) ' •••*•; 1 2 UNITED, Messrs H. LO Masurier’s and W. F. Gorman’s b h by Acre Lucena, 4yrs, 8.5 K. Voitre) .... " 5—5 LANDLUBBER, Messrs A. B. Ormrod’s and R. E. M. Clarke's b g by ' Lu^ullus —Greyland, syrs, 8.5 (D. Jenkins) • • 3 Also started: 11 —14 Glen Rata, 9.9 (Foster); 3—4 Don’t Lap, 8.10 (L. Dulieu); 6—6 Gigantic, 8.10 (R. Martin); 6—7 Valreina, 8.1 (Tremain); Mahklll, 8.0 (McTavisn); 12— Principal,' 8.0 (Broughton); B—B Roman Mascot, 8.0 (Duncan) ; 10—12 Ruling King; 8.0 (Mclnally); 13— Searcher, 8.0 (Baker); 2—l Tatyoon, 8.0 (Parsons); 13—11 Wee Musk, 8.0 (Connor). Winner trained by owner, Matamata; . . y , . , It was a great race ,in which Master Norval, United and Landlubber fought It 'out, Master -Norval flashing past the post a head in front of United, with Landlubber three quarters of a length away. Landlubber had the best of an Indifferent start and led early’from Valreina, Principal, Roman Mascot, United, Searcher and Tatyoon. Landlubber and Valreina were on terms at the turn, where Wee Musk had improved his position, in front of Principal, Master Norval and Tatyoon. Master Norval came through over the final portion ,to hold off United narr’owly. Landlubber failed to go on with It, and was three-quarters of a length away, followed by Tatyoon, Principal, Don’t Lap, Glen Rata, Gigantic, Wee Musk, and Mahklll. Time, 1.41 3-5.

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of £200; 6 furlongs. B —2 GREEK GOLD, Mr T. Impey’s br g by Lucullus—Gold Fern, 3yrs, 8.0 (R. McTavish) .. 1 6—6 BRITISH COLUMBIA, Mr W. H. Maria’s br g by Top Gallant —rCplumbia, 3yrs, 7.10 (5. J. .' -.TreiftKin)-' ’ 2 B—B Mr A. Cou.brodgji’s b g by Paper Money —Fleeting, 4yrs, 7.0 (G. Duncan)'!/;. '. 3 Also started: I—l Manawhenua, 8.7 (K. Voitre); 7—7 Eager Rose, 8.3 (Mclnally) ; 5—5 Hampton Park, 8.0, car. 8.1 i (Jenkins); 4—4-Lordly Knight, 8.0, car. 7.9 (H. Long); 2—3 Tradesman, 7.5 (Wiggins); 9 —9 Tetrarchate, 7.0 (H. Gilmer). \Vlnner trained by F. Smith, Takanini. Winner trained by F. Smith, Takanini. It looked at the distance as if Greek Gold could not see it out, but he came again to pass the post with a head to spare. British Columbia, who led from the jump out, was three-quarters of a length "in front of Instalment, who was at a wide return on the straight out machine. British Columbia W’a3 the leader at the home turn, and across the top was attended by Tradesman, Manawhenua, Lordly Knight, Tetrarchate, and Greek Gold. There was no alteration in the order 'at the home turn. In a good finish Greek Gold came through and continued on to score by a head, with Instalment ahead of Manawhenua, Lordly Knight, Hampton Park, Tradesman, Greek Gold and Tetrarchate. iTime, 1.14.

TITIRAXGI HANDICAP. Of £130; 1 mile. I—l DESERT STAR, Mrs V. B. Wood’s b h by Sandstar— Rose Novls, syrs, 8.0 (W. Broughton) 1 3—2 LIMEX, Mr J. D. Jones’ br m by Limond—Exactly, 4yrs, ‘ 8.8 (A. Tinker) 2 5—7 IMAMINT, Mr J. Grayden’s ch m by Catmint —Ra Aroha, syrs, 8.0 (H. Wiggins) 3 Also started.—2—4 Lady's Boy, 9.0 (L. Dullou); 4—3 Chief Joy, 8.8 (Green); 6—6 Gay Cockade, 8.4 (It. Voitre); 7—5 Itarangapal, 8.4 (McTavlsh). Winner trained by C. E. Mallowes, Te Aroha. Desert Star was In demand with both sections of the public and he fully justified their confidence by drawing away and scoring by a comfortable margin. * Limex was always handily placed and she was finishing on solidly at the end. Imamint was a moderate third. Along the back and across the lop Imamint had charge of affairs and was followed there by Lady’s Boy, Limex, Chief Joy, Desert Star, Gay Cockade and Karangapai. Lady’s Boy went out in front at the home turn, but she was done with when they settled down to the real business in hand. Desert Star was not troubled to win In decisive fashion (four lengths) from Limex, who had the measure of Imamint by three lengths. Lady’s Boy, the next to finish, was followed by Karangapai, Gay Cockade and Chief Jov. Time, i. 40 3-5.

An Inquiry. An inquiry was held into the running of Rereatu in the Oakley Handicap, but after the evidence of the parties concerned was hoard, it was decided to take no action. TOTALISATOR DECREASE. DROP OF £OOS. Adverse weather icoiidltlons and small fields in four events considerably affected the tolalisator investments on the day, the turnover amounting to £20,605 —a decrease of £605 on the figures for the corresponding day last season.

FRANKLIN CLUB. EXTRA MEETING. WEIGHTS FOR SATURDAY. The following weights for the Franklin Racing Club’s extra meeting next Saturday have been declared:— BOMBAY HURDLES. Of £100; about 1 mile 5 fur. ,

HAWKE’S BAY CLUB. SECOND AUTUMN MEETINQ. WHITE FANG WINS PRESIDENT’S. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) HASTINGS, Saturday. The second Autumn meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club was held at Hastings to-day in line weather before a large attendance. The track was in good order. Concluding results were as follows: PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of £110; U miles. 2 WHITE FANG, 7.11 1 I—l CHOCK SAY, 7.7 2 3 PRINCESS. BELL, 7.0 .. 3 Also started.—My Own, Grand Lahu, 7.11; Royal Parade, Rory Mor, 7.0. Won by a length; a head between second and third. Time, 2.5. A KIT IO HANDICAP. Of £7O; 1 mile. I—l COURTYARD, 9.5 1

3 GAINSFID, 7.11 2 4 5 ROYAL DASH, 8.1 3 Also started.—Sabatini, 8.10; Monarchy (coupled with winner), 8.6; High Grader, 5.4; Anemometer, 8.3; Gold Ruler, 7.10; Wedding Bells, Mon Rol, Arabllss, Sunstead, Tarelia, 7.7. Won by half a length; one length between second and third. Time, 1.41. TWYFORD HANDICAP. Of £7O; 6 furlongs. 2 STITCH. 9.1 i J—l ROYAL HUNTING, 9.5 .. 2 3 PH IN CESS BELL, 8.8 ' 3 Also started.—Glenrnssic, 7.13; Master Frank, 7.!); llybiseus, 7.5. Won by a head: two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.14. OKAWA HANDICAP. Of £100; 6 furlongs. 1— KAIHORO, 8.0 .. 1 3—2 GRUMPY, 7.3 2 2 TAHO.MA, S.O 3

Also started. —Lady Spy, 7.9;; Paleta, 7.6; Royal Parade, 7.4; Freehold,- 7.0.

Won by a head; a length between second and third. Time, 1.14. The Totalisator. The totalisator handled £7317 against £7901 for the corresponding day last year for eight races. The total for the meeting was £14,328, against £15,818 last year, a decrease of £1490. MARTON MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR WEDNESDAY. Acceptances for the Marton Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting on Wednesday are as follows: — NOVICE STAKES. Of £75; 6 furlongs. Saltspray, War Eagle, Boon, Te Rangituma, Arctic Region, Golden Empire, Sir Romeo, Royston, Meroian Prince, Haw-ora, Brigadore, Chaste, 8.5; Valdarado, Etiquette, Stadium, Clarion Call, 7.12. CLUB HURDLES. Of £100; 14 miles. Adventus, Easterly, 10.7; High Faultin’, Consent, Jayson, 10.6; High Commissioner, 9.12; Ruanul. 9.11; Fine Acre, Birkbeck, .9.9; Orby’s Choice, Invictus, 9.3; Autumn -Dawn, 9.0. GROFTON HANDICAP. Of £125; 14 miles. Arrow Lad, 9.1; Chopin, 8.8; Spearful, 8.2; Juggle, 7.11; La Poupee, 7.10; Habit, 7.8; Chock Say, 7.2; Nightmare, Copper King, 7.0. MARTON STEEPLECHASE. Of £125; 24 miles. Callamart, 10.12; Okopua, Omeo, 10.5; Pangolin, 10.3; Jayson, 9.12; Hard Gold, 9.6; Day Lass, Ruby Meteor, 9.0, AUTUMN HACK PLATE. Of £120; 1 mile and 137 yards. Clangor, 9.3; Chock Say, 8.12; King Win, 8.9; Davistock, Attentive, Fairway, 8.4; Chief Line, 8.3; ICalmuk, ■8.2; Chief Marionette, 8.1; Akikitea, 8.0; Beaoonsfleld, 7.13; March Alone, 7.B;'Mercian Prince, 7.3; Ida Merllng, 7.2; Bradman, Jazz King, Priscilla Verne, Beryl Latour, 7.0. FLYING HANDICAP. Of £100; 6 furlongs. Arrow Lad, 9.0; Arlsus, 8.8; Aston, 8.4; All Humbug, 8.0; Navaho, 7.12; Beau Gallante, 7.11;- Farmer, 7.7; Arvada, 7.5; Knollmere, 7:3; False Scent, Arena, Slippery, Leisure, 7.0. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Of £75; 5 furlongs. Royal Hunting, 9.6; Chief Marionette, 8.7; Minstrel Lad, Slippery, 8.6; Lapstone, 8.5; King Peg, Land Tax, 7.9; I’m Alone, Pladie, 7.5; Priscilla Verne, 7.2; Saltspray, Moorwyn. Hunting Lodge, Ringapoto, 7.0.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. MEETING AT RANDWICK. ; ' •' > V ;v 'v..!v ’ ' V--1 ANOTHER WIN FOR WINOOKA. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel.- Copyright. SYDNEY, April 23. The final day of the Australian Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting was held at Randwick yesterday in fine, warm weather and on a - splendid track. The attendance was 25,000. Wlnooka, the Doncaster Handicap winner -continued on his winning way and enjoyed an easy victory in the Cropper Plate. The New Zealand Autopay appears to have lost form and .was unable to finish -ahead of the ancient Greenline. > -Peter Pan was fully extended to beat off a determined challenge by Lough Neagh in the final stages of the A.'J.C. Plate. La Moderne wa3 unplaced. The New Zealander Peter Jackson made a gallant effort to defeat Pretzel in the Dangar Handicap, finally going under by a head. Prior to. the start Peter Jackson lost his rider and gal-' loped a mile before being caught. The New Zealand-bred colt Bllxten scored an impressive victory in the Fernhill Handicap, 1* mile, for two-year-olds. Results:— ROUS HANDICAP., Of £400; 7 fur. IRISH BIRD, C. F. Gall’s ch g, 4yrs, by Violoncello—lrish Maid, 7.13 (G. R. Robinson) 1 JIMMIE BOY, E .L. Bailleu, A. W. Thompson and “ Mr. Constable’s ’’ br c, 3yrs, by Moabite —Jimmie 8., 8.1 (A. R. Knox) 2 CIIEMOSH, “P. Kitro’s ” br g, syrs, by Magpie—Blue Dome, 7.13 (R. Cook) 3 Nine started. Tom Pinch was first out and*led to the turn from Chemosh, Jimmie Boy and High Degree. Passing the Leger Jimmy Boy took charge, but Irish Bard came with a fine run to heat him by two lengths. Time, 1.27. C. W- CROPPER PLATE. Of £800; standard weight-fof-age; 6 fur. WINOOKA, W. A. McDonald and A. J. Matthews' b.h, 4yrs, by Wind-bag—K-anooka,' 9.0 (J. E. Pike) 1 GREENLINE, L. S. Barnett’s br g, aged, by Greenstead—Ayreline, 8.11 (G. R. Robinson) 2 AUTOPAY- (N.Z.), N. E. Aitken and 11. F. Wood’s b h, syrs, by Paper Money—Trcbelli 11., 9.0 (M. Me Garten). .. .„ 3 The only starters.

Taking charge Immediately the barrier lifted Wlnooka ran home untroubled and passed the judge five lengths ahead of Greenline, with Autopay a length away third. Time, 1.134.

DANGAR HANDICAP. Of £400; 14 miles. PRETZEL, L. R. and B. R. Payten’s b h, 4yrs, by Spelthorne— Riz Biscuit, 8.11 (D. Munro) .. 1 PETER JACKSON (N.Z.), J. A. Phillips’ b g, 4yrs, by Nigger Minstrel—Left, 7.13 (Moran) .. 2 ORO, Hunter White’s oh c, 3yrs, by Roger de Busll —Sweet Alison, 8.3 (G. R. Robinson) .. 3 Ten started. Tangible and Satmoth were the early pacemakers from Cimbrlan, Mr. Kerry and Yosela. Entering the straight Cimbrlan showed the way to Oro, Satmoth, Yosela and peter Jackson. At the distance Pretzel assumed control, but Peter Jackson issued a determined challenge. After an exciting struggle Pretzel secured the verdict by a head. Yosela fell In the straight and had to be destroyed owing to a fracture of the off shoulder.' Time, 2.334.

FERNHILL HANDICAP. Of £400; twm-year-olds; 1 mile. BLIXTEN (N.Z.-bred), “ F. Smiths den ” and “ G. Stanell’s ” br 0, by Night Raid—Receipt, 9.1 (M. McC-arten) r 1 DARK TARA, E. Devine's b 0, by Dark Fox —Taradiddle, 7.0 (J. R. Tyler) 2 BURLESQUE, H. Thomas and G. F. Bush’s to c, toy Sere-mond — Gay Song, 9.7 (T. Mortimer)' .. 3

Eighteen started. Spear Belle made the early running from Art, Pontoon and Verla. When the straight was entered Spear Belle had a slight advantage from Burlesque, Verla, Pontoon and Blixten. Finishing with determination Blixten did best in the final stage and won by a length.

A.J.C. PLATE. Of £1000; standard welght-for-age; 24 miles. PETER SPAN, R. R. Danger's, ch c, 3yrs, by Pantheon—Alwlna, 8.2 (W. Duncan) 1 L'OUGH NEAGH, T. j. Brosnan’s ch g, 4yrs, by Baohelor’s Persse —Terentla, 8.11 (E. Fan wan) .. 2 JOHNNIE JASON, W. J. Jones’ b or br g, 4yrs, Treclare—Sweet Rosaleen, 8.11 (J. Simpson) . . 3 The other starters wereßogilla, 9.1; Great Expectations, 9.0; La Moderne (N.Z.),, 8.0. ■ Johnnie Jason led past the rhilo from Peter Pan, La Moderne and Great Expectations, Peter Pan joined Johnnie Jason at the half-mile, and they were 'two lengths ahead of Rogilla and Lough Neagh. Passing the Leger Peter Pan and Johnnie Jason engaged In a keen struggle, a length clear of Rogilla. Disposing of Johnnie Jason, Peter Pan had to withstand a fast-finishing effort by Lough Neagh. Peter Pan lasted long enough to gain the victory by a head.- Time, 3.55.

FINAL HANDICAP. Of £500; 14 miles. BOLD BOY, /J. W. Cook’s br g, 4yrs, by Brazen —Aviation, 8.5 (M. McCarten) • 1 MALTDALE, J. S. Brunton’s blk, c, 3yrs, by Rossendale — Maltine’s,, Daughter, 8.9 (W. Duncan) ...... * NORD, W. Kelso’s b g, syrs, by Roubaix—Marcello, 8.3 (A. J. Parr) * *Dead-heart for second. Fifteen started.

Loch Garry led 'early from Trevallion,' New King, Version and Bold Boy. From a bunched field turning for home, Trevallion, New King and Maltdale were prominent, and in the run to the post Bold Boy finished best to win by a' neck.

RAGING IN AMERICA. WIN FOR TEA TRADER. FAST TIME SET UP. SAN FRANCISCO, April 22. Mr D. J. Davis’ New Zealand horse Tea Trader won the Australian Handicap, the feature of to-day’s races on the Tanforan track. He romped home, finishing five lengths ahead of Polydorus, with U.P. third. The distanco was 170 ft. less than six furlongs, and Tea ’Trader’s time was 1.9, the season’s fastest time. Tea Trader, with Mr Davis’ other horse Pillow Fight, was shipped to Los Angeles by the Mariposa on January 17. He first raced at Agua Caliente, Mexico, on February 19, in an invitation handicap,' but ran last. On March 19 he wc|i a six-furlong race in 1.11, which is 3-sth. of a second outside the course reoord. On March 26 he ran second-in a three-quarter mile event. Tea Trader ran his first race In the United States on April 16 at the Tanforan track, San Bruno, California. The distance was 170 ft. less than six furlongs. U.P. won by a nose from Tea Trader, who beat Sarazen by. a similar margin in a whirl-wind finish. Time, 1.10 2-5. The New Zealand and Australian reoord for six furlongs is 1.9 2-5, established by Silver Scorn at Riccarton on February 18. The reoord for the Ellerslie course is 1.12 1-5, held by Arlsus, while Tea Trader covered the distance in 1.12 3-5 at Ellerslie on January 2.

KING’.S RACEHORSE., - DEAD-HEAT AT EPSOM. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. RUGBY, April 21. The King, accompanied by the Queen and the Princess Royal, attended the Epsom races yesterday. His Majesty saw his horse, The Abbott, run a dead-beat with Jim Thomas.

st. lb. st. lb. True Blood . 10 10 Mangan’i . . . 9 8 Arch Eagle . 10 8 Wee Prince . 9 4 Singleton . . 10 7 Zane Grey . 9 0 Patutahi . . 10 4 Radiant Sun 9 0 Blform . . . 10 4 Master Roley 9 0 Free Air . . 10 3 The Hiker . 9 0 Solanlo . . . 10 0 Sir Musk . . 9 0 High ComCoachman . 9 0 missioner . 9 11 Wilton . . . 9 0 Hell .... 9 9 Principal . . 9 0 Trishna . . . 9 6 Domo .... 9 0 Unoco .... 9 6 Regardez • . . 9 0 Ruby Dawn . 9 B PUKEKAWA HANDICAP. Of £85 6 fur. St. lb. St. lb. MISS Lulu . 9 0 Coachman 8 2 Transaction 9 0 Val Watch . 8 2 Tabae Mea . 8 8 Wharepuke . 8 2 Darma . . . 8 7 Kilmuir . . 8 2 Hushing . . . 8 7 T iny. Star . . 8’ 2 Musgo . . 8 7 Bush Lawyer 8 2 Gold. Sceptre 8 5 Shon Latour 8 2 Diversion '. . 8 5 Gold Musk ! . 8 2 Twenty-four Golden Spahl 8 2 Carat . . . 8 4 Revelation' . 8 2 Wee Pat . . 8 3 Kind Words 8 2 The Hiker . 8 2 Tanderlay . . 8 2 Q. Arauslo . 8 2 Kotamlnt . . 8 2 HARRISVILLE HACK HANDICAP Of £85 ; 7 fur. 22yds. st. lb. St. lb. B. Columbia 10 10 ' Miss Lulu . 7 7 Thespis . . . 9 10 Roman Mascot 7 7 Valpat . . '9 2 Diversion ... 7 7 Imamint . . 9 2 Book Law . 7 7 Royal Gallant 8 13 Creation . . 7 7 Foul Wind . 8 9 S. Whisper . 7 7 Puss Moth . 8 9 Hawthorn 1 . . 7 7 United . . 8 0 Chief Lap . . 7 7 Catch ’Em . 8 6 Sandy Dlx . . 7 7 Holly Lu . . 8 4 Regardez . . , 7 7 M. Horval . 8 3 Melody Star .7 7 Gigantic . . 8 2 Wee Musk . 7 7 CurraJong . 8 .1 Armutum 7 7 Landlubber . 8 1 Mahklll . . . 7 7 Beau Irish . 7 12 P. Colossus 7 7 Sink. Fund . 7 11 . P'carcher . . 7 7 Intaglio ■. . . 7 8 Gold Musk . 7 7 IJlumlnelli . 7 7 Sir Val . . 7 7 PUKEKOHE CUP HANDICAP. Of £200; li miles. st. lb. St. lb. Manawhenua 9 0 Chief. Cook . 7 6 Eager Rose . 8 10 Whakapara 7 5 Tanerlrl 8 9 Alloy •. . . 7 5 L’Allegro . . 8 8 Trolyxo . . . 7 4 Royal Artist 8 6 Chler Joy . . 7 1 Sunny Sky . 8 8 Teels . . . 7 1 Mas. Brlerly 8 5 Ornamental. 7 0. Speedmlnt. 7 11 Cruachan . . 7 0 Jonathan . ». 7 11 Marechal . . 7 0 valroe . . . 7 9 Gay Cockade 7 0 True Blood 7 8 Grand Tea . 7 0 Grand Talk . .7 8 Blandfofd . 7 0 Desert Star 7 6 Psychologist 7 0 Aiguille . . 7 6 TE KOHANGA HANDICAP. Of £100 two-year-olds; 6 fur. st. lb. st. lb. Gay Sheila . .0 5 Star Artist . 7 13 Rapper . . . 8 8' King Mestor 7 12 Musqull . . 8 6 Queerr Hona . 7 7 Coronls . . '. 8 5 Cherry King 7 7 Gold Pocket 3 5 My Money 7 4 PUNI HACK CUP HANDICAP. Of £110 ; l mile 1 fur. j. ■ ‘ •... St. lb. ' St. .lb Jonathan . . 9 G Intaglio . . ' 1 l Thespis . . . 9 3 On 1 Approval 7 0 Glenrata . . 8 8 Creation . . 7 0 R. Gallant 8 6 1 Kanapa ... 7 0 Ornamental . 8 5 Hawthorn . . 7 0 Prln. Bede . 8 3 Wee Pat . . 7 0 Blandford . . 8 3 Valrelna . . 7 0 R. Visitor . 7 12 Gold. Sceptre 7 0 Rurl . . . 7 11 Sandy Dlx . . 7 0 Holly Lu . . 7 11 Revelation . 7 0 Don’t Lap . 7 10 Transaction 7 0 Mas. Norval 7 10 Miss Rewa , 7 'i 0 Gigantic . . 7 9 Marchette . 7 0 Landlubber . 7 8 Top Light . 7 0 Emancipation 7 7 Courtbaven . 7 0 Gay. Broney 7 7 PAERATA HANDICAP. . Of £’110; 7 fur. 22 yds. st. lb. St. lb. L’Allegro . . 9 2 Desert Star . 7 11 Eager Rose . 9 0 Alloy , . . 7 10 R\ Columbia 8 11 Sea Ruler . 7 9 Protoinlnt . 8 11 Chief Joy . 7 6 Chler Cook . 8 f> Cruachan . 7 5 Speedmlnt . 8 3 Psychologist 7 '..,4 Aiguille . . . 8 3 Karangapa! . 7 4 Lady’s Boy . 8 2 Huviland . . 7 3 Whalcapapa . 8 ; i Valpai . . . 7 3 Limeen . . . 7 13 Tetrarchate 7 0 Limex . . . 7 12 Acceptances close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.