LATEST RAGING

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19459, 26 December 1934, Page 8

LATEST RAGING

THE AUCKLAND CLUB. SUMMER CARNIVAL OPENED. DEAD HEAT IN QUEEN’S PLATE. FOAL STAKES TO LEGATEE. GOLD TRAIL LEADS CUP FIELD. (Times Special Reporter-) AUCKLAND, Wednesday. With the largest, 'crowd seen at Ellerslie for many years in attendance, and in ideal weather, the Auckland Racing Club’s summer carnival was introduced to-day. The track was in perfect condition, and the racing was of an interesting order. A rousing reception was tendered by the crowd to His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester, who arrived shortly after the first race. Following are the results: — QUEEN’S PLATE. Of £300; 1 mile. 1— KELLY, Mr J. McGregor’s b g by Kilbroney : —Joy Queen, 3yrs, 8.0 (R. McTavish) t 2 LADY KYRA, Mr If. Cleland’s b f by Lord Warden —Blonde, 3yrs, 7.9 (K. Voltre) t 7—SCOTLAND, Mr W. J. McLean’s b g- by Acre —Bonny Mabel, 4yrs, 8.0 (T. Green) 3 fDeacl heat.

Also started: -i Cherry King, 8.9 (R. Reed); 3 King Musk, 8.0 (A. E. Ellis); 5 Seafox, 8.0 (.L. J. Ellis); 0 Final Shot, 8.4 (Goldfinch); 8 Lagoon, 8.4 (Tremain); 11 Royal Dash, 8.4 (Atkins); 10 Respectful, 8.0 (Ludlow); 6 Tbe Khedive, S.O (Broughton).

Winners trained by F. Gilchrist, E-ller-slie, and W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth, Kelly tvas a firm fancy with £2705, from Lady Kyra, who carried £1444 10s, and King Musk, who had £045 invested on his chances.

Lady Kyra, Scotland and Kelly were prominent early and as they raced along the back Scotluud bad run to the front from Kelly and Lady Kyra, Royal Dash, The Khedive, Cherry King, King Musk, Respectful, Scarox, Lagoon and Final Shot. Kelly drifted somewhat as the field negotiated the top, where King 'Musk had run up behind Scotland and Lady Kyra with Lagoon, Cherry King, Respectrul and Kelly in that order. Scotland and King Musk were practically on terms as the field swung for home, with Lagoon and Respectful, Lady Kyra, Cherry King, Kelly, Seafox, Final Shot and Royal Dash racing as named. In a fine finish, Lady Kyra came fast to pass the post on terms with Kelly, with Scotland a length away. Seafox was fourth and then came King Musk, I.agoon, Final Shot, Cherry King, Respectful, Royal Dash and The Khedive. Time, 1.38 4-5. Kelly looked to have the. Issue in sare keeping at the distance, when Lady Kyra canto with a rattle to make a dead heat of It. Scotland endeavoured to win all, the way, hut failed in the final hit. King Musk also weakened In the deciding stages after having every chance. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES. OT £750; two-year-olds; 6 furs. 3—LEGATEE, Messrs H. and N. Smith’s br c by Posterity—Motley, 2yrs, 8.10 (K. Voltre) 1 1 — GALILEE, Mr E. H. Cucksey’s ch f by Chief Ruler—Lady Bede, 2yrs, 8.5 (L. J. Ellis) 2 2 iHAUT MONDE, Mr T. H. Lowry’s ch c by Lord Quex —D’Oro, 2yrs, 8.10 (P. Atkins) 3 Symcony was bracketed with the winner. Also started: 5 Gay Sheik, 8.10 (Tinker); 7 Debham, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis); 0 Happy Landing, 8.10 (Broughton); 3 Symcony, 8.5 (Jones); 8 Hunting Scene, 8.10 (R. Reed); 4 Fairfax, .5 (Green); 0 Penelope, 8.5 (Goldfinch). Winner trained by G. W. New, Awapunl. The ravourite Galilee was backed down to a short price with £23 19 10s, Haul Monde, the second Taney carrying £2291 10s and the Legatee—'Symcony bracket, £IB4B 10s. Fairfax was loft at the start and took no part in the race. Gay Sheik was the first to show out and led over the early stages from Legatee, Penelope and Debliarn. Symcony soon ran to tlie front and across the top was bowling along in rront or Galilee, Haut Monde, Gay Sheik, Debham, Penelope, Legatee and Hunting Scene with Happy Landing bringing up the rear. Symcony was two lengths clear of Galilee as they turned for home with Haut Monde handy and Gay Sheik following in rront of Debham, 'Legatee and Penelope. Legatee, on tlie rails, got up to win comfortably by three lengths at the finish, from Galilee, who beat Haut Monde by a neck. Debham was fourth in front or Penelope, Gay Sheik, Symcony, Hunting Scene and Happy Landing. Time, 1.13 1-5.

The winner, assisted by a nice run on the rails, nnished on too solidly for the opposition. Galilee looked likely at the distance, hut had no chance with the winner at the end. Ilaut Monde gave a solid performance, but Symcony, after making the pace practically throughout, faded right away at the finish.

ROBINSON HANDICAP. Of £250; 7 fur.

6—MOTORNL Mr G. Salway’s b h by Paper Money—Santaline, 4yrs, ■B.IO (L. J. Ellis) I—COUONJS, Mr 1.. S'. Otway’s ch m

by Gay Shield —Pliaola, -iyrs, 8.1 (A. Tinker) o—HUNTING RAG. Mr C. Dawson’s br

g by Hunting Song—Windbag, syrs, s.O (T. Green) Llonhcart was bracketed with Coronis

Also started: 2 Crooning, 8.5. car. S.O (Clifford), coupled with Irish Song, 7.0, car. 7.til (Reid); S Scoicli Nation, 8.2 (N. R. McKenzie); I I.ionheart, 7.0, car. 7.1 (Winder); 5 Rig Dook. 7.18 (Goldfinch); -t Timnelier, 7.12 (Broughton); 3 Nun Nicer, 7.11 (Voitre); 15 Kanapa, 7.10. car. 7.13 (R. Reed); 10 United, 7.10, car. 7.5 (Clarke); li Silver Rricr, 7.8, car. 7.4 (Cameron); 14 Royal Appellant, 7.S (Jones); 2 1 Sir Wtllonyx, 7.0 (Parsons); 13 Maroha. 7.5,. car. 7.si (Manson); in ■Supreme Ruler, 7.2 (Connor); 10 Merry Lap, 7.2, car. 7.31 (O: Reed); IS Air Lassie, 7.0, car. 7.4 (Trematn): 17 Boat Song. 7.0 (McTavish) ; 20 Barn Dance, 7.0 (Jones); 23 Cornerman, 7.0, car. 7.71 (Browne); 7 Horn's Reer, 7.0, car. 7.5 (Russell); 22 High Tea 7.0. car. 7.31 (!l. Gilmer); 12 Sir Abb. 7.0, car. 7.3 (Wiggins); 2! Volition. 7.0 (1,. Jones). Winner trained by W. S. Jarvis, Takanint.

The Cornnls —I.ionheart bracket was first. In order or selection, carrying’ £ 128 1, the Crooning—lrish Song bracket being second in request with 2 1237. Matorni. with £5lB tos, was sixth favourite, and returned a double figure dividend. Matorni jumped out Smartly and led Coronis, High Tea, Hunting Bag, Crooning. Big nook, and Nun Nicer over Hie initial stages. Coronis had headed Matorni along the back, where Hunting Bag had run up fast to lead High Tea. Timnelier. Big Dook, Merry Lap, and Sir Wlllnnyx. Across the top Coronis was still making play, and led at the turn from Hunting Bag, Matorni. Tunncllcr and Kanapa. High Tea and Nun Nicer. Matorni finished on best to prevail jjy a neck over Coronis, who heat Hunting Bag by a length and a-liair. Big Dook was next, rollowed by Tunncllcr, ltarn Dance, Crooning. High Tea. Nun Nicer. Kanapa, Air Lassie and Boat Song. Time, 1.20 3-5. Matorni was assisted by a good run, and won well. Coronis Just railed to see it. out and Hunting Bag should make amends at the meeting. Scotch Nation. Royal Appellant, Horn’s Reel' and United all fell near the three furlong peg. RHEUMATISM ENTIRELY VANISHED. Mr 11. S. By Held, The Cedars. Cassiiis, writes to state that his Hhemnatlsm has entirely vanished since he look 11-U-R. “H-l'-R Is the only medicine that has cured me." lie adds. R-l'-R is sold with Money-Back Guarantee by J. N. Irvine, Chemist, Hamilton, and J. M. He Montatk, Chemist, Frankton Junction. Ask for Free Booklet.

AUCKLAND CUP. Of £1500; 2 miles.

4—GOLD TRAIL, Mr D. M. Douglas’ ch m by Chief Ruler—Pure Gold, syrs, 7.1 1 (K. Yoitre) I —KING MARCH, Mr O. Nicholson’s and lion. E. R: Davis’ blk g by Russcndale—Queen .March, aged, 8.1 (T. Green) 11—GRAND JURY, Ml’ D. Lowrie’S b g by Grandcourt —Orozino, aged,

7.8 (W. J. Broughton) _ 3 Gay Marigold was bracketed with King March. Also started: 2 Vintage, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis); 5 Solarium, 8.5 (Wiggins); l Gay Marigold, 7.11 (Goldfinch); 3 Kiltowyn, 7.11 (R. Reed); S Spiral, 7.10 (Atkins); 7 Southdown, 7.2 (L. J. Ellis); 9 Rocket, 7.1 (Russell); 0 Caliente, 7.0 (O. Reid); 16 Great Star, 7.0 (Eastwood). Winner trained by J. M. Cameron, Hastings. The elect or investors was the King March—Gay Marigold bracket, carrying £2718 10s, Vintage being second in demand with £2383 10s and Gold Trail carrying £1197 10s. Solarium was first to break the line, leading’ early rrofn Grand Jury, Great Star, Kiltowyn, Vintage and Gold Trail. Great Star was rushed to the front as they raced across the top the first time, and as the field came past the stands Great Star was showing out from Solarium, Southdown, Vintage, Gold Trail, Rocket, Kiltowyn, Caliente, King March and Gay Marigold. Great Star retired as the back was negotiated, Solarium assuming command here from Southdown and Great Star, Vintage, Rocket. Gold Trail, Kiltowyn, Grand Jury, King March, Gay Marigold and Spiral with Caliente .bringing up. tlie rear. Near the hair-mile Kiltowyn and Vintage met with a severe check, the former going right back to last. Solarium was still in. charge of affairs across the top, with Rocket, Gold Trail and Spiral handy in front of King March, Caliente, Southdown and Vintage, Kiltowyn bringing up,,the rear. Solarium turned for home in rront or Rocket and Gay Marigold and King March. Gold Trail commencing to move up here on the fence. Over tlie deciding stages Gold Trail stayed on to win decisively by two lengths from King March, who finished on well to beat Grand Jury iby lialf-a-length. Caliente was fourth and then came Rocket, Gay 'Marigold, Spiral, Solarium, Great Star, Vintage, Southdown and Kiltowyn. Time, 3.25. Gold Trail was responsible Tor a solid performance. Always handily placed, she finished on in the gamest possible rashion. King March ran a great rice, as also did Grand Jury who was going well at the end. Solarium, arter looking likely at the turn, failed to run on. The chances of Vintage and Kiltowyn were extinguished when they met with a check at the halimile.

THE GLOUCESTER STEEPLECHASE, or £1 000; about 3 miles. S—ABSENT,5 —ABSENT, Mrs I. R. Clark’s rn g by St. Amans—Sunset mare, aged, 9.1 (J. Sharkey) - 4—THESPIS, Mr G. Hodgson’s br g; by Thespian—Rose Queen, aged, 9.10 (D. J. Burgess) I —WEE PAT, Mr A. Kemp’s br m, by KUbroney—Bother, 6yrs., 9.12 (J. Mcßae)'

Also started: 8 Billy Boy, 11.8 (F Thompson); 3 Valpeen, 11.8 (Rennie); 10 Callamart, 10.5 (C. Thompson); 2 Ruby Meteor, 9.9 (A. Gilmer);. 12 Neil. 9.7 (Mcllroy); 13 Cotsfleld, 9.5 (Foster); 7 Palm, 9.5 (Bowden'); 0 Copey. 9.5 (R. E. Thomson) ;\ 11 Jayson, 9.5 (Pascoe); 9 Free Air, 9 2 (Lawson); 14 St. warrigal, 0.1 (Fergus). Winner trained by E. C. Rae, Remuera.

Most support came for Wee Pat, with £1761, Ruby Meteor being next in retiuest, carrying £1202 10s and Absent firth with £025.

Thespis led over the double the first time from Valpeen and Wee Pat, with Cotsfield, Ruby Meteor, Free Air, St. Warrigal, Jayson and Billy Boy in that order. Along tlie back Thespis was bowling along in Trout of Valpeen and Cotslleld with SL Warrigal heading the remainder, which included Ruby Meteor, Wee Pat and Free Air. Cotsfleld had moved up behind Thespis as they came over the double again, with Jayson, Ruby Meteor, Valpeen, Billy Boy, Absent, Callamart, Copey and Wee Pat in that order. Nell, whose rider had lost an iron, being pulled up. Jayson joined Issue with Thespis up the hill the last time, and there was little between this pair as they came down the incline, with Absent, Wee Pat, Ruby Meteor, Copey, and Valpat "ks 'named. 1 At the fence at the root of the hill Jayson fell, and Thespis was rollowed into the straight by Wee Pat, Ruby Meteor and Absent. In a fine finish Absent held on to prevail by a neck over Thespis, with Wee Pat half a length away. Ruby Meteor was fourth, and then came Copey, Valpeen and Billy Boy, with a gap to Cotsfleld and Pahu, Callamart having fallen. Time, 5.52.

MANAWATU CLUB. OPENING IN FINE WEATHER. (By Telegranh.—Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., Wednesday. , The Manawatu Racing Club’s Summer meeting was opened to-day in brilliant sunshine. .There was a large holiday attendance and the course was specially watered to overcome hardness consequent on the dry conditions. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE. \ Of £100; weight 8.7; G fur.' S—HUNTING QUEEN 1 1— OWL’S GLEAM 2 S—INVERESiK 3 Also started: Celeritas, Chataigne, Chaste, Dover Patrol, Darccourt, Discoursive, Gay Roy, Happy Hunting, King’s Lancer, Lady’s 'Mile, Note issue, State Bank, Waitohu, Warvane. Won by hair a head with a long neck between second and third. Time, 1.15. TOKOMARU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. or £120; 1J miles. 7—SIR SPEAR, 0.0 1 4—ROYAL BANQUET, 9.3 2 2 ROUND SCORE, 9.12 3 Also started: True Shart, 11.1; Revision, 10.9; Conference, 9.13; Bold Jim, 9.5; Novla Scotia, 9.0. Won by a length with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.7 3-5.

TARARUA HACK HANDICAP. Or £120; 9 fur. I—PANGO,1 —PANGO, 0.2 (L. G. Morris) 1 3—miss lIUSHABYE, 5.4 (Anderson) .■ 2 9—CONFISCATION, 7.1! (MacKinnon) 3 Also started: Blue Boy, 9.5; Safari, 5.3; Lord Hereford, 7.12; Purse, 7.12; Lord Moutoa, 7.12; Umpire, 7.10; Lapel, 7.10. Won by half a length with three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.43.

MANAWATU CUP. Of £400; 14 miles

3—TOUT LE MONDE, 7.4 (MacKinnon) 1 7—red SUN, 7.5 (Tattersall) 2 s—BRAMRLETORN, 5.5 (Jenkins) .. 3

Also started: Hazoor, 9.0; rassion Fruit, 8.11; Plateau, 8.5; Arikira, 7.13; Catalogue, 7.11; Copper King, 7.10. Won by a length and a-lialf with hair a length between second and third. Time, 2.35 2- 5.

TARANAKI RESULTS. SUMMER MEETING OPENS. NEW PLYMOUTH. Wednesday. Tlie Taranaki Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting was opened to-day. Fine weather prevailed and a good crowd saw racing on a nrm track. Results:— HUATOKI PLATE. Of £75; weight-for-ave; C> fur. fi—tl—CHl KARA (France) 1 1 o—l I—JOY BOX 0 14—15—RINGSIDE 3 Also started: Valmarina, Lebanon, Harbour Bridge, Sporting Song, New Lear, Spender. Indiscretion, Beil Fox, Lady F.kn, Ouewhetu. True Measure. Wharaurangi, General Qucx, Windscreen. Won by a neck with a short head between second and third. Time, 1.15 1-5. BOROUGH JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of £80; two and three-year-olds; 5 fur. 1— •.>—FRIES LAND. 7.11 (L. Dulletl) . I 2 t —COLLODION, 8. I I 2 s—-r,—GRATEFUL, 7.5 3 Also started: Dtarqucnod—Vivo geld., 8.1; Kara. 7.13; Fast Acre. 7.13; Careful, 7.10: Kllansoa. 7.10; Loweuberg, 7.5; Antopeen. T.o. Won by a length with a neck between second and third. rime, 1.2 1-5. RAHOTU HURDLES. Of £100; 14 mites and Itoyds. S—s—BEAU star. 9.0 (Grimllay) .. 1 t;—it—HENEDICTINE. 9.1 2 I |. —ST. AMES, 10.7 3 Also started: Count l.endroll'. Dark Marble. Richlleld. Crennatown. Won by seven lengths, wit li six lengths between 'second and third. Time, 2.5 1 1FLYING HANDICAP. Of £120; 0 fur. 2 B—Luctnus. s.o (i.. Dulletl) ... t S—I—MERRY WAY, 7.0 2 I—s MOATOA, 7.1 3 Also started: The Tiger. 9.0; Princess Star, 8.2; Musqull, 7.11. Won by half a length with a short head between second and third. Time, 1.11 (ConUuuea in next coiurnu.)

WAIPUKURAU CLUB. SUMMER MEETING RESULTS. AIR BIRD. WINS MAIDEN. WAIPUKURAU, Wednesday. The Summer Meeting of the Walpukurau Jockey Club was opened to-day In overcast and showery weather. The attendance was fair and the track hard and fast. Results:—■ MAIDEN RACE. Of £6O; weight 8.7, 6 fur. 1— AIR BIRD, 8.7 1 2 GAY DOG, 8.7 2 4—FOREIGN KING, 8.7 3 Also started: Recitation, Feralea, Milburn. Won by two lengths with one length between second and third. Time, 1.16. JUVENILE HANDICAP. or £65. two and three-year-ol.ls, 5 fu r . 3 -BLUE GARTER, 7.0 1 1— QUAKE, 9.0 2 2DE FRIEND, 7.13 3 Also started: Mesurina, 7.10. Won by three-quarters.of a length, with liair a length between second and third. Time, 1.2 3-5. AMALGAMATION HACK CUP HANDICAP. or £100; U miles. G —SUNNY SONG, 7.3 1 3 TAREHjA, 7.8 2 2—IIATUMAj 8.8 3 Also started: Kahunoke, 8.4; Tres Sec, 7.10; Araullne, 7.5; Lady Wessex, 7.2; Bonny Quex, 7.0. Won by half a head. Time, 2.8.

JUBILEE MEETING.

RESULTS AT HOKITIKA. ARROWMID’S PIONEER. HOKITIKA, Wednesday. The Westland Racing Club’s jubilee meeting opened to-day in perfect weather. The course was fast and there was a good attendance. Details: PIONEER HACK HANDICAP, Of £OS; 7 lur. 2 ARROWMID, 8.6 1 I—WINO, 7.12' 2 3 EARTHQUAKE, 8.7 3 Also started: Rothen, 8.1; Zetes, First View, 7.12; Forcerul, 7.10; Kevin'o, 7.7. Won by a neck, with hair a length between second and third. Time, 1.30 4-5. MAIDEN HANDICAP. Or. £65; special weights; 51 rues. 1— RIPTIDE, 8.5 1 4 BLACK LEAD, 8.5 2 2 EPRIS, 9.0 1 Also started: Delice, Sir Gallant, Fast Acre, Sisterena, 9.0; Pompeii, Rotokino, Nautlpol, Arrow Win, 8.5. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.10 1-5. THOMPSON HANDICAP. Of £7O; 6 furs. 1— ROYAL AMPHORA, 9.12 1 2 FREE ROSE, 7.0 2 The only starters. Won by a length. Time, 1.14 2-5. HOKITIKA HANDICAP. Of £100; li miles. I—SEMPER PARATUS, 9.7 1 3 'COOMASSIE, 7.7 2 o —LADY RENE, 7.7 3 Also started: Kiri, 9.4. Won by two lengths with a length between second and third. Time, 2.10 1-5.

DUNEDIN FIXTURE. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS.

BLACK DUKE WINS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, Wednesday. The weather was dull but fine for the opening of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s, summer meeting to-day. The track was very hard and the attendance was good. The results were:— OTOKIA HURDLES. or £150; 1J miles. 7 7—BLACK DUKE, 9.12 (Beale) .. 1 S—s—MORENA, 10.0 (Anctertoff) .. 2 8— —NIGHTCAP, 9.5 (Bail) 3 Also started: Gold Knight, 10.9; Jolly Beggar, Monastic, 9.11; Panocha, 9.2; Palmary. Fearsome, 9.0. W-on by four lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 2.47 2-5. Jolly- Beggar ran into third position, but owing to interference he did not Jump a hurdle in going round the wing. TRIAL HANDICAP. Of £100; 7 fur. 7—6—HALF NOTE, 8.5 (MeKcwcn) 1 o—j—CAPITAL, 9.0 2 1 I—ROYAL PAL, 8.6 3 Also started: Pompax, 8.8; Silver Lark, 8.5; Autumn Wind, Elloughton, Golden King, Latitude, Lady Leighton, Madam Pompadour, Guillotine. 5.4. Won by three lengths, with on'e and ahalf lengths between second and third. Time, i.as 1-5. DUNEDIN HANDICAP. Or £125; two-year-olds; 5 fur. 2 2—ALMA. 7.5 1 6 I—SUNNY JEAN, 7.7 2 4—S—HANLON, 7.6 3 Also started: Silver Sail. 9.0; Britomartis. Grey Honour, Newsreel, 7.10; Fireguard. 7.7. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.l 3-5. OTAGO HANDICAP. Or £275; 1| miles. 77 —TAUHAMAL 7.8 (Humphries) . 1 22 COUGH, 7.0 (Wilson) 2 3 3 KK.MAI. PASHA, 7.1 3 (Jenkins) .. 3 Also started: Polydorn. 9.2; Some Shamble, 8.3; Aesculus, 8.0: Silver Sight, 7.12: Manetho, 7.9. Won by a neck with a length and a-tialf between second and third. Time, 2.6 4-5. FEDERAL HANDICAP. Of £2 00: >J fur. I —t —TIZZY, li (Messcrvy) .... t 23 —SILVER STREAK. 8.7 2 —-,—guarantee, 7.11 3 Also started: All Humbug. 8.1; Cherry Queen. 7.0; East March. 7.1; Enwood, 7.0. Won' by two lengths, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 1.13 4-5.