M. B. ABBOTT AT ROTORUA

Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21036, 12 February 1940, Page 11

M. B. ABBOTT AT ROTORUA

WINS THREE RACES KENA SURPRISES IN CUP CORATO FROM END TO END (By “ Martian.”) Rain, which fell almost continuously for the greater part of the afternoon, marred the opening of the new course and appointments at Arawa Park on Saturday, the first da3 r of the Rotorua Racing Club’s annual fixture. Early in the programme conditions underfoot became wet and sloppy and it is not surprising under the circumstances that totalisator investments showed a decline. Kena sprang a surprise in the Rotorua Cup when he prevailed over King Rev and an outsider in Namara to return double figures on the win machine, the return of Namara for a place being only a litle siort of double figures. Corato won the open sprint from end to end. Surpai, in winning the Arawa Park Stakes, showed a win price a little in excess of that of Kena in the Cup. One of the features of the day was the hat trick of M. B. Abbott, who won the three first events with Haile Boy, Merry Vaals and Sir Robin, and the success of the Takanini trainer, H. Gray, whose representatives Hunting Bee and Surpai won their respective events. He also trains Norse Lady (second in the opening event) and Namara (third in the Rotorua Cup). The course, which was in comparatively good order early, was heavy and cutting out as the afternoon progressed. The attendance was estimated at 4930 as against 5466 on the corresponding day last year. The following are the concluding results:— HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP or £10.1; 6 fur. I overtoil’s eh m, by Hunting- Song: —lvy Wlllony.x, 4yrs, 8.7, car. 8.0 (13. Mark wick; 1 I 3—LITTI.E BUBE, Mrs N. I. Burke's b g\ by Little England—Peruse, aged, 5.5 (A. 0. Cameron) .... 2 - S —THIG STATIO.N. Mr J. C. Gerrund’s cli g, by Surveyor—Twelve Acre, 3yrs, 5.6, car. 7.13 (L. C. Brown) 3 Also started: 2 —2 Estro, 8.1, car. 7.8 (Ensor); 5—5 Kakarere, 7.1;?, car. 7.0 Gilchrist); B—B Gazehil, 7.11 (Messervy); 7—7 Lady Acuslila, 7.7 (J. Menially;; y—y Valrua, 7.7, car. 7.1 (Hamsay). Winner trained by H. S. Bagby, Ellerslle. The Hunting Song mare Hunter's Hose, revelling in the conditions, prevailed in the Hot springs Handicap though she had little t<> .-pare in an exciting linisli with Little Ruse and Trig Station, both of whom came home well in the heavy going. Agawlri made a determined bill to lead all the way but tired in the straight. Ngawlrl went to the lead within a Turlong and along the back was making play .com Estro, Humor's Rose and Gazeful, with Trig station handy In front of Kakarere and Valrua. Hunter’s Rose was handly placed behind Mgawlrl at the halfmile, this pair being followed at tills stage by Estro, GazeTul and Trig Station, with Little Ruse at the bead or llie others. I'hpre was little material change as they raced to the turn, the favourite doing best at the end to get the verdict by a neck from Little. Ruse xxltli Trig station a similar distance away. Gazerul was rourth, and then followed Kakarere, Estro, Lady Acushla. Ngawlrl and Valrua. Time, 1.16. The Judge originally placed No. 7 Kakarere third and did not include Trig Station ( No. 2) among the placed horses, as a result or which there was a prolonged demonstration from a large section of the public, which continued until the numbers were altered. GEYSER HACK HANDICAP Of £185; 1 mile and 160yds. 1— S—HI NTING BEE, Mr M. Marinovich’s brr, by Safari—Bee Acre, 3yr.s, 7.7 (F. Cleaver) 1 l I —KASPIAN, Mr J. Corbett s ch h, by Vaals—Light Step, 4yrs, 8.7 (V. Gollop) 2 2 3—FIRST GOLD MONEY, Mr E. Grimniond’s cli in. by Captain Runsby—Gold Money, 4yrs, 8.2 (O. Evans) 3 Also started: s—l Maysong (Winder): :s 2 staibright, 8.7 (McKenzie); 7—7 Agog. 7.10 (Green); B—G Ilaepata, 7.10 ■ Gilchrist); 6—B Nyola, 7.7 (Messervy). Winner trained by 11. Gray, Takanini. Hunting Bee, after being fairly well back in the middle stages, moved up over the last couple of furlongs and went on in the straight for a decisive success. The favourite Kasplan had every chance, while First Gold Money, after attempting to win from end to end, raded inside the distance. Kasplan was in charge passing the stands n-»m May Song and rtarbrlght, with Agog following in Trout of First Gold Money, Hunting Bee, Nyola and Raepata. Starbright went into second position behind Kasriian at the six furlong peg, and here May Song was following in front of First Gold Money, Agog, Nyola and Hunting Bee. Hair a mile from home First Gold Money had taken up the running and made play at this stage from Kasplan, May Song, Starbrlght, Agog, Hunting Bee and Nyola. First Gold Money and Kasplan led Into the straight but Hunting Bee, who had by this time worked Into a handy position, came through In the straight and carried on to win by two lengths from Kasplan with First Gold Money a length awav. Starbrlght was fourth and then came May s.mg, Raepata, Agog and Nyola. Time, ARAWA PARK STAKES Or £165; 5* rur. 6—6—SURPAI, Mrs A. Thompson’s b g. by Surveyor—Pal Ana, 2yrs, 7.0 (F. Cleaver) 1 4—2—PAYMASTER, Mr R. H. Martin s b g, by Autopay—Te Waipu, 2yrs, 7.0 (A. Midwood) 2 B—7—VALSOME, Mr A. H. Dernier's b g, by Valkyrian—Fearsome, 3yrs 7.11 (O. Evans) 3 Also started: 2—4 Sir Lysander, 9.5 ■ Cameron) ; 7—S Pantheist, 8.3 (J. Menially); 3 —3 Fairfield. 8.0 (Horne); JO—--10 Lord Waitangi, 7.11 (Murray); 9—9 Gay Widow, 7.0 (Gilchrist); l i Gold Money Song, 7.0 (Long;; 5—5 Silveyor, 7.0 (Gollop). Tinner trained by 11. Gray, Takanini. llie race was robbed of some interest through the ravonrite. Gold Moi\v Song. Paymaster and Sllveyor going through the tape-, the last-named galloping right t*» the stands before being pulled up. surpai, who gave the Takanini trainer, H. Gray, his second success on end, put up a meritorious performance, sticking on 1:1 t-.# deciding stages after being handily placed throughout. Paymaster endorsed his encouraging form or Matanmta by -licking on after attempting to win from tie* half-mile. Gold Money Song showed out early from Paymaster, Surpai, SUveyor, Valsome and . airfield. At the half-mile Paymaster took ,> the running and was followed closely ere by Surpai, Valsome, Sir Lysander, nnthlest and Merry Widow, with Sil- . ynr dropping back. Surpai moved up . •hind Paymaster at the turn and thev < l into the straight from Gold Money - ng. Valsome. Fairfield and Merry Widow. - • rpal wore down Paymaster in the last irlong to beat him by half a length, with valsome a neck away. Fairfield was rourth .1 I then came Merry Widow. Panthiest :id Sir Lysander. Time, 1.12 2-5. TOURIST HANDICAP Or £300; 6 fur. -v —-CORATO. Mr E. J. Murtagh’s b g. by Oration—Biddy Cornet. 4 NOITARO.’ Messrs. Breinner" and Hall's blk m. by Oration—Desca, 4vrs. 7.8 (F. Cleaver) 2 i —o, A >1 o s. Mr o. Nicholson and and the lion. E. R. Davis’ cli g. bv Musketoon —Croydon Lass, 4yrs, 7.9 W. M. Thomson) 3 \iso started: 4 s rrilliarch. 7.10 (Goulsbro); s—7 a. 1 n. 7.8 (Gilchrist : 2—2 Aero King. 7 ; (Tremaln;; 9—9 Gappy, 7.7 (Brown ; r,l*_4 Penzance. 7.7 (Gollop >. Winner trained by owner. Te Awarnutu. corato led from end to end. withstanding the challenge or the Improving Vlmro in the straight to beat her hand--Minelv The favourite. Gamos. had every ; arter being one of the leading ,ii Vl -,on throughout. The 1 ace was mai - ) e,l to h certain extent through the \\ellimported Aero King breaking through the

tapes i•ri'j;* to thc start and covering- the lull di-tancc l)«*r• ii'n being pulled up. lie took no part in the race. Cora to was Followed early by Trllliarch. \nion. <;.imo< and Tosh, with Noitaro and Penzance next, and Cappy bringing- up the rear. Hair a mile from home Corato and Ttilliareh were still out in Front, with •iaino- lying tliird at this stage In rront in up rourth at the turn and though she challenged strongly In the run home rdie railed to reaeh Corato by two lengths. Camos was hair a length away third and then Followed Tosh, Anion, Penzance, Trllliarch and Cappy. Time, 1.15 1-5. TOTALISATOR RECEIPTS DECLINE ON LAST YEAR The machines handled £24.354, compared with £28,647 on the first day last year, a decrease of £4293. Throughout the day conditions generally were so unpleasant that the decline in investments was not surprising under the circumstances and the result achieved must be considered satisfactory.