Racing Carnival

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19460, 27 December 1934, Page 11

Racing Carnival

THE AUCKLAND CLUB. SUMMER MEETING OPENED. legatee scores in foal stakes. GOLD TRAIL’S CUP SUCCESS. STEEPLECHASE TO ABSENT. GAY BLONDE WINS RAILWAY. (Times Special Reporter.) AUCKLAND, Wednesday. jFavoureidi with perfect racing conditions, the Auckland Racing Club’s summer carnival was successfully Inaugurated (jo-day. The weather was ideal, and the largest crowd seen - at Ellerslie for many years witnessed racing of a highly interesting order. Among those present was His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester, who was given a Warm welcome by the crowd on his arrival ion the course shortly after the .first race. The programme opened with the Queen's Plate, in which the favourite, Kelly, and Lady Kyra fought - a keen race to a dead-heat.

The Great Northern Foal Stakes saw the third fancy Legatee prevail in con- , vinclng fashion over the favourite Galilee, who narrowly beat Haut Monde into third place. Matorni was only a head in front of Coronis, who was ooupled with the Hamilton-owned Lionheart, at the conclusion of the Robinson Handicap, with Hunting Bag third. The big event, the Auckland Cup, ■was contested by the good Held of 12, the verdict going to the Hawke’s Bay candidate, Gold Trail, from King March and Grand Jury. Fourteen steeplechasers appeared for Ihe Gloucester Steeplechase, Absent jumping consistently to score * by a neck over Thespis, but beat Wee Pat toy half a length. The course record was equalled by Gay Blonde in winning the Railway Handicap, the sixth race on the programme. Heads only separated the placed division, Gay Seton’ and Dia-, tomous toeing second and third. Lady Ruler won the Nursery Handif cap from the favourite Bun Fight, and Parquet.

The day’s racing concluded with the Christmas Handicap, in which there were nine defeclions from .the card of 23 acceptors, "rhe favourite, Princess Doreen, was successful by a narrow margin over Golden Wings, with Cricket Bat the closest of the others. The totalisalor showed an increase of £0059 compared with the figures 'for opening day last year. The concluding results were as follows:

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of £750; 0 fur.

3 —GAY BLONDE, Mr G.-Courtney’s cli r, by Gay Shield —Lady Marie, 3yrs, 7.13 (A. Tinker) 1 B— GAY SETON, Messrs, c. Matthews’ and: j. Sklenars’ b g, by Gay . , Shield—P'ersls, 4yrs, 7.0 . (R. it V Horne) ,;, ;i.. . • • 9 T— DIATOMOUS, Mr M. Millar’s ' tor n by Dlacquenod—spangle, iyn, 8,0 (R.'-Reed)", ......... 3 Also started: 13 .Sporting .Blood, 8.4 (Parsons); 4 Rereatu, 8.4 (Voitre); li Copyist, 7.13 (0. Reed)lo Cranrord, 7,13 (Atkins); 9 British, Columbia, 7.13 (Tremaln); 7 Star Antlst, 7.9 ■■(Brought, in); 15 Sinking Fund, 7.8 (McTavlsh); 5 Grand Sport, 7.S (L. J. Ellis); 12 Imamlnt, 7.7 (Goldfinch); 6' Namakia, 7.5 (Cameron); 10 Gaysome, 7.0 (Winder); 14 Mother Superior, 7.0 (C. Browne); 2 Sliver Jubilee, 7.0 (L. Jones). Winner trained by P. E. Pope, Takanlni.

Dtatomous was a first ravourtte with £2005 10s, Silver Jubilee carrying- £1207, Gay Blonde- £ 12G2 10s, and Gay Seton £428 1 os.

Diatomous and Silver Jubilee were the first to break the line, showing- out early from Cranford, Rereatu and Star Artist. •Jiy the time the top was reached Gay Seton had moved up smartly to the front, and was In charge Trom Gay Blonde, Diatomous, Sinking Fund, Rereatu, Grand Sport and'Silver Jubilee. Gay Seton led the field at the turn, where Diatomous was close on Ills heels. In rront of’ Gay Blonde, Sinking Fund, Rereatu, Grand Sport and Namakia. In a tight Ilnlsh Gay Blonde caught the Te Rapa horse on the post to get the verdict by a head, Diatomous being a similar distance away, third. ■Silver Jubille was fourth, in rront of Bereatu, Sinking Fund, Namakia, British Columbia, Sporting Blood, Gaysome and Imamlnt. The winner’s time, 1.1 l 3-5, was a race record, and equalled the track record established by Jonathan at the Easter meeting.

Gay Blonde’s performance was an Impressive one, as she drew number 14 position, and had to cover extra ground as a result.» She was capably handled by A. Tinker. Gay Seton ran ills best race to date, falling only In the last little bit. 110 Is In great condition, and should win at the meeting. Dlatomous made a solid showing as also did Silver Jubilee. Star Artist was never dangerous, while Sinking Fund was close up at the end. NURBERY HANDICAP. Of £270; two-year-old 3; 5 fur, 6— LADY RULER, Mr W. Montelth’s ch r. by Chler Ruler—Tlnowlro, 2yrs, 7.0 (A. Cameron) 1 I—BUN FIGHT, Sir C. Clifford’s b f, by Winning Hit—Scrimmage, 2yrs, 7.4 (R. Horne) 2 4—PARQUET. Mr C. Dawson’s b f, by Limond—lnlaid, 2yrs, 7.6 (W. J. Broughton) 3 Also started: 2 Triune, 8.8 (Tremaln); ( Round Up, 8.8 (R. Reed); 3 Kotou, 8.1 (Atkins); 10 Light Comedy, 7.2 (Winder); 8 Flood Tide, 7.7 (L. J. Ellis); 7 Going Gay, 7.5 (Parsons); o Tldalia, 7.2 (Goldfinch): li Palardo, 7.0 (0. Reed). Winner trained by A. Cook, Te Awamutu. Major support came Tor Bun Fight, who carried £1607 10s, the second fancy. Triune, going out with £1551 10s invested on his chances. Lady Ruler carried £SBO. Lady Rulor was soon out in Trout, leading early from Parciuot, Kotou, and Going Gay. Racing across the top she was making’play from Kotou and Round Up, Going Gay, Parquet, Triune and Bun Fight.-. Lady Ruler turned for home in front or Kotou. and Going Gay, Triune (wide out), Parquet and Bun Fight. In a tight llnlsh Lady Ruler hung on to win by a neck from Bun Fight, who beat Parquet by a head. Kotou was fourth. Going Gay next, anfl. Triune, Round Up, Flood Tide, Palardo, Light Comedy and Tldalia In that order. Time, 1.0 1-5.

Lady Ruler made a nne Impression and was sticking to her task well at the end. Bun Fight will no doubt be seen to better advantage later In the meeting. Parquet was finishing on well and should improve.

CHRISTMA3 HANDICAP. Of £350; 1 mile.

I PRINCESS DOREEN, Mr S. E. Hill’s ch in, by Clilef Ruler—Doree, -lyrs, 7.7 (L. J. Ellis) 1 o —GOLDEN WINGS, Mr c. T. Keeblo's cli g, by Lackliam —Megalo, Oyrs, 0.8 (R. Reed) 2 3 CIUCKET RAT, Sir C. Clifford's cli li, by Winning lilt—Equipment, Oyrs, 8.11 (A. K. Ellis) 3 ■tlso started: i Persian, 8.6 (Tinker); i 0 Mungatoon, 8.0 (Tremaln); r, CaiTox, 8 0 (R rough ton); 7 Pomp, 7.12, (Atkins); II Royal Artist," 7.5 (Winder); to King’s \roller, 7.5 (Horne); 14 Delraln, 7.1 (L. Jones); 6 Hunting Jay, 7.0 (Parsons): 8 Lady Spy. 7.0 (Cammlck); 13 Prolyxo, 7.0 (Cameron); 12 Hushing, 7.0 (CliTr°rwiiinor trained by T. R. George, Tren-

Princess Doreen was ravourlte with £1790, Golden Wings carrying £1575 1 0s. King's Archer led early from Carfe.v, fin'deri Wings, Princess Doreen. Hushing, I niv “py, Persian, Cricket Bat and Hunt - trig Jav. Golden Wings had lilt, the front hv the lime the top was reached, leading here from Lady Sp.v and Carfrx, with Hunting Jav. Persian and Princess Doreen next In order. At the turn Golden Wings > was over a length clear or Lady Spy, with I Hunting Jay handy, and Princess Doreen,

Carfex, Persian, Cricket Bat and Prolyxo In that order. Princess Doreen and .Golden Wings rought out a close finish In which the former prevailed by a neck. Cricket Bat was a length and a-hair away, third, with Lady Spy fourth, and Hushing, Pomp/ Hunting Jay, Delraln, Carfex and Persian in that order. Time, 1.38, Doreen was always there, and finished on solidly. Golden Wings was fractious at the barrier, but -was one or the best to ‘get away, and was always prominent. Lady Spy ran a good race ;

Jockey Suspended,

Following an inquiry Into interference In the Cup, Voitre was suspended for a month for Interference near< the five-fur-long post, 'and Wiggins, for Interference near the seven-furlong post, was similarly dealt with.

The Totalisator.

The totalisator handled £75,274, compared with £69,215 on the first day last year, an Increase of £6059.

TARANAKI RESULTS. SUMMER MEETING OPENS. ELECTRIC TO PATROLE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.), NEW PLYMOUTH, Wednesday. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting- was opened to-day. Fine weather prevailed and a good crowd saw racing on a Arm - track. Concluding results:—-. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Of £150; 1} miles, 2 BUGLE CALL, 7.8 (Keeslng) .... 1 1— LALLA QUEX, 7.11 (L. Dulleu) . 2 3 MUSQUIL, 7.7 (Airkett) 3 The only starters. Won by a neck with a head between second and third. • Time', 2.10 1-5. ATIAWA HANDICAP. Or £125; 9 fur. 7 6 —TAIIURENGI, '7.5 (Davoren) . 1 .I—I—FERSEN, 8.5 (Keejing) 2 5 3—-ST. CLARA, 8.3} (McLeod) .. .3 Also started: 2 —3 Peschlera, 8.9: 4—B Emancipation, 7.13;' 3 — 2,,Ruaform, 7.9; 8 — 7 Tutor. 7.3; 9 —9 Ythan, 11—11 Gowanlea, C—s Gay Fire, 10 —10 Maid of Air. 12—12 Windscreen, 7.0. Won by three and a-half lengths with a neck between second and third. Gay Fire was . fourth. Time, 1.55 1-5. TIKORANGI STAKES. Or £SO; weight’ 8.0; 5 Tur. 2 I —HARVEST MOON (Green) ... 1 6 7 —PANLOFF (Mclnally) 9 I—2—LIA FAIL (Chote) “ Also started: 5—3 Cereal; 4—4 Calcutta. 3—5 Gold Mission, 7—5 Misfire. Won by a head with two lengths between second and third. Gold Mission was fourth. Time, 1.2. STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP. Or £9O; 6 fur. 7 7—COURTEGA, 8.2 (Keeslng) .. 1 S—6—PHIAKUO, 7.0 (Thompson) .. 2 3 —3—GOLD GLEAM, 8.0 (Mclnally) 3 Also started: 6—5 All Spirit, 8.6; 7—7 Chief Marionette, 8.5; 2—2 Glenvane, 8.4; 4 4 Prince Reno, 7.9; 10—10 Ingenuity, 9 8 Artrul Dodger, 7.5; B—B8 —8 Colossal, 7.0. Won by hair a length with two and aliair lengths between second and third. All Spirit was fourth. Time, 1.13 2-5. The Totalizator. Tile totalisator put through £12,212, compared with £1 1,347 10s the same day a year ago, an' increase of £864 10s.

MANAWATU CLUB. THE FIRST DAY. i,-, Uv7 pi •-f ' FITZHERBER.T TO ' AUTOPAY. '- (By Telegraph,—-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. ; Concluding results: —

NURSERY HANDICAP. Or £130; 5 Tur. 1— ILIAS, 8.3 (B. H. Morris) 1 2 HORORATA, 7.8 (MacKinnon) ... '2 S —FU'LOJOY, 7.4 (McFarlane) 3 Also started: 8 Flnnesko, 7.9; 3 Scrgla, 7.7; 0 Nightlass, 7.0: 4 Carpathia, 7 Tidal Song. 9 Martial Lady, 7.4. Won by half a length with hair a length bet\Veen second and third. Time. i.i.

GILLIES HACK HANDICAP. Of £l2-0; 6 l'ur. 3 —INVOICE. 7.3 (MacKinnon) 1 10—FULL THROTTLE, 7.2 (Tattersall) 2 S—KNOCK OUT, 7.4 (Messervy) ... 3 Also started: 7 Pladie, 9.0; 8 Acceptable, 8.3; 2 Flarnmarion, 8.1; 4 Sunee, 8.0; 6 Dialoglst, 7.4; 1 Alby, 7.2; 9 De Trop, 7.1. Won by a head with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.14 1-5.

FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. Or £175; G l'ur. 1— AUTOPAY, 9.G (L. ,G. Morris) .. 1 S —MOVIE STAR, 7.11 (Anderson) .. 2 2 FARMER, 8.6 Yb. 11. Morris) 3 Also started: 3 Cottesmore, 7.13; 4 Bodyline, 7.1}. Won by two lengths with Tour lengths between second and third. Time, 1.13 1-5.

GRAND3TAND HANDICAP,v Or £115; 9 fur. S—INFLATION, 9.0 (Webster) ..... 1 1— FRACAS, 8.6 (Maclfinnon) 2 2 .WEST TOR, 8.2 (Anderson) .... 3 Also started: 4 Mlladl, 8.6; ' 6 La Poupee, 3 Porotttl, 8.0; 7 Nightguard, 7.5. , won by hair a length with three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.53. The Totalisator. The totalisator handled £21,626 10s, against £24,095 on the same day last year, a decrease of £2468 10s. JUBILEE MEETING. RESULTS AT HOKITIKA. ARROWMID’S PIONEER. HOKITIKA, Wednesday. The Westland Racing Club’s Jubilee mooting opened to-day In perfect weather. The course was last and there was a good attendance. Concluding results:— CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Of £?0; 6 fur. I—WISE CHOICE, S.l (Jones) 1 3 ROYAL SCEPTRE, S.S (Harding) . 2 S—ARROWROSE, 8.1 (ShaiKl) 3 Also started: 2 Cheap Money, S.S; 4 White Doe, 9.0. Won by a length with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.16 1-5.

JUBILEE HACK HANDICAP. Of £65; 1 mile. 3 MONIPERE, 7.7 (Sham!) i I —WEATHERLY, 8. it) (Fills) .... 2 S—EARTHQUAKE, 8.2 (Sail) « Also started: < Sky Rotor, 8.2; 2 Roso Ynl. 7.12. Won by live lengths with two lengths between second and third. Time, i.n 4-

STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP. Of £7O; 7 lurs, , 2—ANIMATED. 5.7 (Sliuiul) 1 I —IMPERIAL SPEAR, 9.1 (Loo) .... 2 6—M ARM OR ATI ON, 8.0 (Monro) 3 Also ■Kiarted: 5 Lime Doubt, 10.3; 4 Lady Rene, 5.7; 3 Roderick Dliu. 7 Kevtno, 8.0. Won by two lengths with a length between second and third. Time, 1.30.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Of £7O; 6 lurs. I —PATH OLE. 7.10 ' Lee) 1 I —ROYAL AMPHORA, 9.12 (Wlldley) 2 3—MARGARET ROSE. 8.7 '(Harding) 3 Also started: r> limiting Call, 7.7; 2 Arctic Star, 7.9; 6 Sir Gallant, 7.0. Won by half a longlli with a neck between second and third. Time, 1.15 1-5.

Tho Totalisator. The totalisator handled Cl 252 I Op, against £l2ll on tho first dav fast year.

DUNED-IN FIXTURE.

FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. QUIETLY WIN'S BURNSIDE. (By Telegraph.-—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, Wednesday. The weather was dull hut 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 concluding results were:— MILBURN HANDICAP. Of £100; 7 fur. 11—9 —FIRST SONG, 7.12 (Humphries) 1 7 7—COLOSSIAN, 8.13 (Barr) .... 2 2 — 4 —UNSEEN, 8.2 (F. W. Powell) . 3 Also started: 4—3 Top Rank, 3 —2 Quite Soon, 8.2; 9 —B Heather Glow, 8.8; 6 5 Irish Birdcatcher, 8.0; 5 —6 Queen or Song, 8.5; 13—11 Amy Johnson, 8.1; 8— Strong Light, 8.0; 12—12 Doiran) 7.11; 1— 1 Bay Duke, 7.8; 10—9 Dodge, 15 —14 Il6t Tea, 14—13 Lady Kate, 7.7. Won by a length and a-half with three lengths between second and third: Time, 1.27 3-5. BURNSIDE HANDICAP. Or £150; 7 fur. 4 S—QUIETLY, 7.13 (E. A. Luckie) 1 5 4—LAST LINK, 8.3 (Dooley) .... 2 I—I—FAIR WEATHER, 9.0 (O’Connor) 3 Also started: 6—6 Ranelagh, 9.5; 7—7 Chrysoiogy, 8.10; 3—3. Double Shot, 8.6; 8 — B —Tippling, 8.2; 2—2 . Osculate,. 7.13. Won by a length and a-hair with two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.27. SALISBURY HANDICAP. Of £125; 1 mile. 1 — 1 —SCRATCIIME'RE SCAR, 9.2 (Kirwan) . . 1 7 g—NIGHTFORM, 8.8 (Brodle) . . 2 g— 2 —TRAVENNA, 8.0 (Powell) .... 3 Also Started: B —o Haere Tonu, 8.8; 4—5 venlte, 8.5; 2 —3 Saxophone, 8.0; 6 7 Bay Biddy, 7.10; 3 —4 Wonderrul, 4 o —lo Daring Deed, 7.9; 11—11 Academy, 9 8 Oliver, 7.7. Won by a length with a length and ahalf between second and third. Time, l.io 4-5. - The Totalisator. The totalisator handled £14,655,/ compared with £13,932 on the first day last year, an Increase of £723.

WAIPUKURAU CLUB. SUMMER MEETING RESULTS. FLYING TO! SLIPPERY. WAIPUKURAU, Wednesday. The Summer Meeting of the Waipukurau Jockey Club was opened to-day in overcast and showery weather. The attendance was fair and the track hard and fast. Concluding results: BRAEBURN HACK HANDICAP. Or £65; 5 fur. 3 GRUMPY, 7.11 (Mullins) 1 I—LA VINA, 5.7 (Young) 2 4 ASTERISCA, 9,7 (Leach) 3 Also started: 2 Vonia Park, 7.8; 5 Takirl, 7.3; 6 I’m Alone, 7 Lady Cheval, 7.0. Won by a head with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.1 3-D. HUNTERS' HANDICAP. Of £7O; l mile and a distance. 1— MARCHING' SONG, 11.0 (Mr 11. Dods) - 1 3—KAHUNOKE, 11.3 (Mr E. Tod) .. 2 2 SABATINI, 10.7 (M'r* G. Beatson) .. -3 The only starters. Won by a head will] six lengths between second and third. Time, 1.59. OPEN FLYING HANDICAP. Of £80; 7 furs. 1— SLIPPERY, 9/7 (Young) ....... 1' 2 STITCH, 8.2 (Flowers) 2 5 rCHOPIN, 7.7 (Guthrie) ........ 3 Also started: 4 Speed, 9.5; 3 Sunny Sky, 8.11. , . Won by three-quarters or a length with two lengths between second and third. Time, 1,27 4-5. PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP. Of £65; 6 rur. 5 SUNNY MAID, 8.4 (Flowers) .... l 6 SUNNY SONG, 7.5 (McNaughton) . 2 3 LAVINA, 8.4 (Leach) 3 Also started: 1 Queen’s Pride, 8.3; 4 Auraline, 8.0; 7 Takirl, 7.2; 8 Wine Tray, 2 Air Bird, 7.0. Won by a'neck with a length between second and third. Time, 1.14. The Totalisator. The totalisator handled £4422 los, against £5434 10s last year, a decrease or £lOl2.

ALEXANDRA CLUB.

RESULTS AT PIRONQIA. The Alexandra Racing Club’s 70th non-totalisator meeting took place at Pirongia yesterday. Ideal weather prevailed, and there was a good attendance. Somo good racing was witnessed. Results were:— FARMERS’ HANDICAP HURDLES, of £2O, 11 miles.—London, J. N. Ranstead’s hr g, 9.7 (Ranstead), i; Kormak, R. Russell’s, 9.0 (Radford), 2; Magic Land, T. C.,and H. W. Wilson’s hr g, 9.0 (McGregor), 3. A head; two lengths. Time, 2m 465. MAIDEN HANDICAP, of £lO, 6 fur. —Wahine Reihi,. T. C. and H. W. Wilson’s blk m, 5.9 (Amunsden), i Car-, slialton, R. Garmonsway’s h g, 9.3 (Day) 2; Rlrinui, Phillips Bros., 8.12 (McGregor), 3. Half length; length. Time lm 16s.

ALEXANDRA CUP, of £3O and canteen of cutlery valued at £lO 10s, li miles.—Valpai, Mrs F. M. Reilly’s oh g, 9.0 (Day), 1; Royal Seoret, E. G. Gardiner’s,ch m, 7.12 (Reed), 2; Tuaheahe, S. C. B. Mackay’s br g, 8.8 (Savoie),-3. Half length; neck. Time, 2m 6s.

MATAKITAKI STAKES, of £lO, 5 fur. —‘Crimestor, S. W. Litt’s b g, 9.0 (Buchanan), 1; Illumlnagh, L. Hodgson’s b g, 8.12 (’McGregor), 2; Salesman, J. Macky’s b g, 8.12 (Savage), 3. Time, lm 5 2-ss. LADIES’ BRACELET, of £TS, 1 mile. —Carsbaiton, Miss K. Garmonsway’s b g, 11.0 (Kelly), 1; Magic Land, T. C. and 11. W. Wilson’s br g, 11.0 (Ranstead), 2; Safe Bank, Mrs S. C. B. Mackay’s br g, 11.0 (Macky), 3. Won easily. Time, lm 50s. 'BEST MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of £ls, 7 fur. —Tuahcahe, S. C. B. Macky’s br g, 9.2 (Savage), 1; Valpai, Mrs F. M. Reilly’s ch g, 9.5 (Day), 2; Ford Acre, T. C. Wilson’s b m, 8.0 (McGregor), 3. Neck. Time, lm' 325.

■FAREWELL HANDICAP, of £lO, 6 fur. —Glenromney, A. E. Pearce’s br g, 8.3 (Ranstead), 1; Silver Wattle, T. Shaw’s b g, 8.0 (.McGregor), 2; Consort, R. Russell’s, 7.12 (Radford), 3. Three lengths; length. Time, lm l’7s.

BAY* OF ISLANDS CLUB. AMALGAMATION WITH FRANKLIN. KAWAK AW A, Wednesday. The fact that only 16 horses were nominated for the Hay of Islands Racing Club’s annual fixlure, which was set down to he held at Kawakawa on .lanuary 19, seems In .justify the apprehension fell by Ihe committee when the Dargaville Macing (Hull, -through lack of horses, was unable io race on December 6 and 8.

As it is now impossible for I lie Hay of Islands Club In race on ils own course, Ihe committee has been in I ouch willi Ihe Frank! in Haring (Huh with a view to ainalgainalion. An agreement has been reached between ihe two chilis, which on being approved by Hie Auckland District Commillee, Ihe New Zealand Racing Conference' and Ihe .Minister of Internal Affairs, will he put into effect.