SPRING RACING

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21218, 14 September 1940, Page 8

SPRING RACING

AVONDALE MEETING HURDLES TO MIDLAND BIG PRICE IN TRIAL PLATE BIG RACE TO CLINCH (By Tel. —Special Trom “Martian.”) AUCKLAND, Saturday The Spring meeting of the Avondale Jockey Club was opened to-day in fine weather. The track was holding, but in good order and there was an exceptionally large attendance. Results: — KINGSLAND HURDLES HANDICAP Of £250; 1 * miles 2—2—I.MTD'LAND, Mr F. Ososke’s b g by Acre—Scotch Nell, aged, 10.4 (A. Curran) ,•••••• 1 6 —>G—BACEWiriP, Mr G. Casey’s br g by Racerul —The Whip, aged, 9.8 (R. Skimngton) •••,•••• 2 1 I—iLAPID A RIAN, Mr A. Walkers br g l) v Lapidary—Armtum, Oyrs,

-F. Cleaver) „ •* Also started: 3—5 Kaiwaka, 11.4 (MeRae); 9—7 Small Boy. 11.3 (Winder); 7 ,9 Knig-iit or Australia, 10.9 (Ritchie), 8— 8 Cappv, 9.4 (Brady); 1"—TO King Musk, 9.0, car. 9.1* (Kawhai); 11—1* Valspear, 9.0. car. 9.1 (Turner); 12 —-l 1 Vaalso, y.u < Craddock); 5—4 The Trimmer, 9.0 (Williams); 13—13 Tane Matiotu. 9.0. oar. w. 3 (Maria); 4—3 Rlngshot, 9.0 (Baker-.

Winner trained by owner, Hamilton. 'Midland ran right up to recent Torm and endorsed the promise he had shewn in recent trials at Te Rapa by finishing on very solidly, after being one or the last early, to wear down Racewhip and beat him decisively. The favourite I.apldarian attempted an end to end success, only to tire in the vital stages.

I.apldarian, Rlngshot and Tane M-ahotu were the first to show out and passing the stands Lapidarian was followed by Gappy, Valspear, Racewhip, King Musk Rlngshot and Small Boy, with Midland among the rear division. There was little change along the back, Lapidarian showing the way at the half-mile to King Musk, Cappy, Small Boy, Valspear, Midland, who was Improving his position, and Racewhip. Rounding the home turn Small Boy had gone up behind Lapidarian and this pair was followed here by King Musk. Racewhip and Midland. In a fine finish Racewhip who had hit the front at the last fence, was beaten by Midland by hal'f-a-length, with a similar distance to Laipidarlan. King Musk was fourth and then came Small Boy, Rlngshot, Cappy and Kaiwaka. Time, 2.43 2-5. TRIAL PLATE Or £200; 7 furs. 10—io—AGUILA, Mr and Mrs E. Armer’s b g by Bronze Eagle—iE.xactly. 4yrs, 8.2 (F. Hain) 1 3—3—EXP ELI .A NT. Mr C. R. Powell’s it g by Appellant—‘Exalted, syrs, 8.2. car. 8.3 (O. Melnally) .... 2 7 7—KARA AVIS, Mr K. J. Heaton’s b c by Bronze Eagle—i Lady Robinson, 3yrs, 8.2 (C. G. Goulsbro> . . 3 F.xpellan-t was coupled with Tea Blossom. Also started: s—i Airport, 8.2 (Broughton); 20—IS Bide-a-Wee, 8.2 (Kerri; IS—l9 British Mint, 8.2 (Clark); 9 —9 Bronze Fire, 8.2 (Messervy); 3—3 Tea Blossom, 7.11 (Goldfinch); 2—2 Glen Connell, 5.2. car. 8.3* (Cameron); 21-«-’2<» Miniax, 8.2, car. 8.2 i (D. Green); 19—21 Natal, 8.2 (Tremaln); 6—6 Pleuron, 8.2 (McTavish); 13—13 Rey Lu, 8.2 (Dulleu) ; 8— 8 Royal Musk, 8.2 (Dye); 17—17 Sir General, 8.2 (Caughey); 15—15 Spats 8.2, car. 8.3 J (Coills); l —l Venture, 8.2 (T. Green), coupled with Village Green 8.2, car. 8.8 (Nell); 14—13 Ellse, 7.11 (Vaughan); 11—12 Flying March, 7.11 (Gilchrist), coupled with Foxola, 7.11 (Parsons); 11—11 Goldrace, 7.11 (iMudTord), coupled with Lady Thea, 7.11, car 7.12* (Stewart); 16—16 Kerona, 7.11 (Spinley). coupled with Pretty Model, 7.11 (J. Melnally); 4—5 Veyana, 7.11 (Camimiok), coupled with Vollfox, 7.11 (L. C. Brown). Winner trained by A. Winder, Te Rapa There was a complete surprise when the little rancied Agulla, who started on one occasion only last season, finished veiy solidly on the outer to outstay Expellant and beat him by half a length. Kara Avis was always handy to the leaders and stuck on for a meritorious third. Glen Connell arter having every chance, failed to go on with if in the concluding stages. Venture led early to be in charge when they settled down from Airport, Rara Avis, Expellant, Agulla. Glen Connell and l’oxoia. Expellant was taken to the front along the back and led here from Airport, Venture. Glen Connell and Village Green, lialf-a-inile from home Glen Connell went up behind Expellant and this pair led into the straight from Venture, Agulla, Airport Rara Avis and Foxola. in a spectacular finish AguLa, on the outer, got up to beat Expellant by half a length with Rara Avis three parts or a length away. Venture was fourth followed by Rey Lu, Foxula, Airport and Village Green. Time, 1.27. There was a mild demonstration when the Judge inadvertently hoisted the figures 22 in the place of 2 for Agulla. The winner paid close on a third of a centurv Tor a win and double figures For a place. HENDERSON HANDICAP Of £200; 6 Turs. I—l —-MON* TIE CRISTO, Mr T. F. Hodges’ b h by Bronze Eagile— Archeno, 4yrs, 8.12 (C. G. Goulsbro) i s—3—'ol lAIN ACRE, Mr W. Townsend’s ch g by Surveyor—Twelve Acre, 3yrs, 8.4 (H. N*. Wiggins) 2 10—-10—KINDERGARTEN, Mr E. N. Fitzgerald’s br c by Kincardine— Valadore, 3yrs, 8.1, 8.2 (N. R. McKenzie) 3 Also started: 6—6 Hum-a-Song, 9.3. car. 8.12 (Hain); 12—11 Selwyn, 9.0 (L Dulleu); 9—9 Rex Maitland, 8.9 (D Green;; 3—2 Mysito, 8.9 (McTavJsh • : 15—16 Sir Lysander, 8.3 (Parsons) - 2 —l Te Haka, 5.3 (Dye); 7—B Oalula Boy, 8.1 (Gilchrist); 18—17 Veritable, s.l (Coughey); 16—15 Fairfield, 7.11, car. 7.1* (Bruce); 14—14 Sieglinde. 7.8. car 7.6* (Brown); 17—1-8 Panthlest, 7.7, car. 7.4* (Sargent); 20—<20 Bournemouth, 7.7 (Tremain); 4—5 Kraal. 7.7, car. 7.10 (Broughton). ; 11—1-2 Princess Val. 7.7 car 7o (Stoekley); 13—-13 Phil Taals, 7.7,’ car 7.51 (Stevens), coupled with Poutama 7.7, car. 7.8 (Gollop); B—7 Romani, 7.7 car. 7.10 (Kerr), coupled with Money Spinner, 7.7 (Vaughan); 19—19 Hlne-iu 7.7, car. 7.101 (J. Melnally), coupled with March By, 7.7 (W. Thomson). Winner trained by R. E. Meredith, Kihikihi. Monte Cristo, a winner at Te Rapa at the May meeting, and who showed or returning to form at Pakuranga rocentl.v, drew out in the straight to score convincingly from the improving cna n Acre and Kindergarten, the last-named making up considerable ground in tinstraight for a meritorious third. sir Lvsander. who attempted to win practicaJlv‘all the way, laded right out in the straight while le Haka, who was always one of the leading division, also compounded in tin* telling stages. f, ysan , <ler w *m to the front along the back and was followed here bv Money Spinner, Monte Cristo, Mysito. Hum-a-Song and Te Haka At the hair-mile Te Haka had run up behind &ir Lysander and this pair made play at this stage from Hum-a-Song Monte Cristo and Kraal, sir Lysander and Te Haka were the first to turn r-*r w°v^ r, r» ni i M » nle Cristo - Hum-a-Song Lh ; lln Acre and Kraal, in a fine finish Monte Cristo came through to win by a length from Chain Acre, with Kindergarten hair a length away. Princess Val ufc r °u. rth and then came Hum-a-Song. Te £ Time, f^5 Fa,rnela Ver “'

AVONDALE CUP Of £600; l* miles 7—7—CUSCII. Mr C. J. Wells’ br h by Appellant— 4.Mai-ble Bell. 4yrs T O car. 7.1 (N. Vaughan) . i *—^7 —DEAL REPAUiE, Mrs R T Reid’s br li by Beau Pere—Modiste 11., 4yrs, 8.3 (W. J. Broughton- ’ o f—J-OUR JEAN. Mr J. Dunn s br or * blk mby vaals—Big Bertha, 4vrs. .12 K. w. McTavish. ........ 3 Also started: 18—17 Golden Sheila* 9" i Sn 11 3—5 Flood Tide. 8.6 (j Green) • My Fox. 8.2 -Mudford ; 3 •> ’ i.-fvinir Ai-re, 7.11 (Ford-: 12 —9 Kona, 79 , rf Goulsbro); 15—11 Aero king, f.B \Vle>serv.v > ; 6 6 Gairios, 7.8 (Wiggins-; is_ * <’. tP . <p.ck-iev - (L, ’7n ’ J I — l * v alamito. iuLmi , tocklej , lu—s Mintlaw. 7:< son?: Vfill2~‘Day 1 wmS 10 *'- o' 0 F Tllo,n * ""•II - ! 13 h \ • C ?‘o genn 1 ‘ o—l9 tas,cril H-'-K T.O <sar- \\ inner trained by E. George, Ellersße Investors received a reverse when mo llttle-lancicd Clinch, in scoring his inline

success In open class, put up an impressive performance to finish brilliantly ana wear down Beau Repaire. Snatching- victory practically on the post he returned over a score. Beau ltepalre, who had a two-lengths advantage at the turn, demonstrated that he is coming right back to his l)psl again, while Our Jean, after looking likely at the distance, failed to go on with it.

Aero King set the early pace, leading past the stands from Gamos. Valamito. Our Jean, Sly Fox, Mlntl-arw, Royal Appellant, Day Wind and Jayola. Along the back Our Jean made a forward move to be right behind Aero King at tills stage, with Day Wind lying third in front of Games, Jayola, Sly Fox ami Beau Repaire. Beau H*l»aire started a run at the six-furlong peg to bo In front across the top and to

come into the straight with a tv\o-b*ngths lead over Games, Our Jean, Coronation. Si.v Fox and Mintlaw. At the distance it appeared that Beau Repaire would cany me day, when Clinch, under the whip, got up to heat him by hall-a-head. with the favourite, our Jean, three-quarters or a length away. Sly Fox was fourth amt then followed Mintlaw, Flood Tide riving Acre, Erlick, Valamito, RaceJlne and Gan 10 s Time, 2.7 4-5.

SOUTHERN RACING

ASHBURTON MEETING * 9 HURDLES TO SIR FREDERICK (By Telegraph.—Press Association) ASHBURTON, Saturday The Ashburton County Racing uub’e Spring Meeting was held to-day. The weather was bright with a strong wind The track was In excellent order and there was a very large attendance. Result!: COUNTY HURDLES or £120; l* miles and 100yds 3 3—SIR FREDERICK. 9.3 (Wolther) i B —7—LEOPARDS TOWN, 9.0 (itldg--2—2—Al \ STER DINGLE,’ * 9.’lV * ( Reg’- ‘ i»U*r - 3 Also darted: Court Yard. KUi ’ tod Rank. 10.8; Jewish Lad, 10.7; Land hjui 9.8: Sunny land, 9.3. Two lengths; neck. Time, 2.51 3.5. NOVICE BTAKES Of £100; 6 furs. B —7—ROYAL LAN OCR, 8.4 <\\\ f. I—l —Pleading; y.O ■ (L.' }. Bli/s) 1 4- JOLLY TIME, 8.0 (Brodle. .“* 3 Also started: Gentility, Sweet Mv’sierv Pink Gauntlet, My Ship, Safe Light star >V*V k ’ s ' 4i ' OXPt , t V’ Pl*Morin. Whlphand ■oreen Gables, w ild Coon < ae-ar-ina. 8.0. phe* length; three lengths. Tune, i. 14