AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1340, 30 December 1915, Page 14

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

CATHEDRAL CHIMES WINS CUP. The morning opened cold for the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting, but improved as the day advanced, and there was a large assemblage at Alexandra Park to witness the sport and to see the first thousand pound lace decided on the club’s course there. The announcement that the crack Canterbury mare Country Relle would attempt to lower the record for one of the purses hung up by the club was an additional attraction for those who love to see good pacers at work. It .s safe to estimate the attendance as one of the largest, if not actually the largest, seen at the Park, and, fortunately, the crowd were well catered for in the way of entertaining events for trotters and pacers, for which there is now in Auckland an unsatisfied demand, so keen on following this branch of rac ng are the people. The sum of £24,884 10s. was passed through the totalisator. The business of the day opened with the Introductory Trot Handicap (in saddle), for horses that have never won in better than 2.35 to the mile. Papatina was made favourite, probably because the veteran H. Chatter s - was in the saddle on Miss Huon, Jun., but that well-known enthusiast showed that he is not too old at 72 years, and he won the race practically from end to end on his Capitalist mare, who had two lengths advantage of Papatine as they crossed the line. Papatina as they crossed the line, time of the winner worked out at 2.35 to the mile, and Papatina’s time at 2.33. There was keen excitement when Country Belle appeared on the track and started to jog round with Bryce, the Southern reinsman behind her, and Julian on Black Northern to act as pace maker. No t me was cut to waste in preliminaries, and the mare was taken well behind the mark and came with a rare burst of speed to the starting post. She was privately timed to get the 'first quarter in 32 3-ssec., the half n lmin. 3sec., and the full distance in 2min. Bsec., which was the official time for the mile, so that the mare just failed to beat her own record, but put up a mile record for the track. The condit ons were not quite as favourable as they would have been a little later. A great reception was accorded the mare and her driver as they came back to the paddock. The field for the Auckland Trotting Cup was only reduced by two, Makomako and Dr. Chutney being the defect ons. In view of an excellent track performance the American-bred

Hal Zolock was installed In pride of position on the totalisator, while Cathedral Chimes, who came from Christchurch with a big reputation, was a staunch second favourite, it being reported that Bryce’s representative was in splendid fettle for his engagement. The Sydney-owned mare The Maid was third in request, while substantial backing was accorded G.M. and Master Park. Soon after the start the race resolved itself into a contest between Hal Zolock and Cathedral Chimes, who raced at the head of the 'field am dst great excite-

ment from their respective supporters, the rest of the field bemg some distance away. The favourite’s chances looked bright four furlongs from home, but racing towards the straight entrance it was not ced that Bryce’s candidate was going the easier, and once in a line for the winn.ng post the Canterbury colt’s victory was loudly proclaimed. Master Park, who lost considerable ground in the earlier stages owing to his inability to get going well, made a big effort over the concluding mile, and was assured of third place as the field raced towards the home turn, but he had no chance with the two leaders, who were well clear of the field. In the run to the post Cathedral Chimes gradually increased his lead, winning comfortably from Hal Zolock, with Master Park a fair third. The December Handicap was cleverly won oy Hymen from Rotomanuka by two lengths, none of the others getting within striking distance of the pair at the business end.

Whispering Willie, the favourite, had an easy win n the Eden Trot, Bryce drivmg. King Capitalist was running second when a tyre collapsed and caused him to lose his place. Rena Pointer, the favour.te, quite outclassed her neld in the Parnell Handicap, and Prinzora and Arrah Wanna, the first and second favourites, led the field home in the Waitemata Handicap. Ao-tea-roa was a pronounced favourite for the Great Northern Handicap, but her backers d.d not get a run as she failed to go to her time. Princess Sherwood and Lady Child, the third and fourth favourites, finished first and second, the winner . taking 2min. 17 2-ssec. Master Park ran r.ght up to his best form, but was about four lengths away from the winner. The busmess of the day concluded with the St. Heliers Handicap, which old Walnut won from scratch, pay mg a rattling good dividend, the old horse trott ng 2min. 17sec. Results: — INTRODUCTORY TROT HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs, third 5 sovs. One mile and a-half. - —H. Chatteris’ b m Miss Huon Junr., by Capitalist—Miss Huon, IZsec (Owner) i 1 — T. Brady's b m Papatina, syrs, 6 sec (Orange) 2 3— Mrs. J. Finlay’s b g Special Bloom, (iyrs, 14sec (F.nlay) ... 3 Also started: 7 Congo scriftcn (Greenwood), 6 Proud Moor 3sec (Julian), 5 Kio Grande 6sec (Gordon), 4 Desmond 13sec (H. Pr.ce), 8 Dolly Bell 13sec (Dye). Won all the way after the first furlong- by two lengths, Special Bloom 20 lengths away. Time, 3nnn 51 4-ssec. DECEMBER HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs. One mile and a-half. 4 — D. Nyhan’s b g Hymen, by Havoc —Rothschild Belle, 4yrs, 12sec (Owner) 1 7 —John Teddy’s blk h Rotomanuka, Gyrs, 13sec (Owner) 2 12—A. Barker’s br m Lena Patch, 3yrs, 18sec (Owner) 3 Also started: 9 Elmo Boy 9sec (C. Gordon), 11 Waterfall llsec (McMaster), 6 Belgian Queen 15sec (Kelsey), 5 Winston M. 16sec (Maher), 8 Prince Childe ISsec (Shepherd), 3 Tim Doolan 18sec (Abbott), 1 Dorothy Dimple 18 sec (Cunningham), 15 Master Grattan ISsec (Herbert), 2 Bush Child 18sec (Scott), 14 Miss Chevalier 18sec (Otto Haner), 13 Nellie CLve 18sec (McKendrick), 10 Miss Lonsdale 20sec (T. W. Price). Won by two lengths-, 10 lengths between second and third, Miss Lonsdale fourth. Time, 3min 41sec. AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP HANDICAP of lOOOsovs; second 200sovs, third lOOsovs. Two miles. 2— J. B. Thomson’s b c Cathedral Chimes, by Four Chimes —Lauderdale mare, 4yrs, 9sec (Bryce) 1 I—B.1 —B. Shadbolt’s br h Hal Zolock, aged, 6sec (Nyhan) 2 5 — R. Gibbons’ br g Master Park, aged, 6sec (Cunningham) 3 Also started: 9 St. Ursula scratch (Abbott), 8 Jewel Chimes 2sec (McNae), 7 Steel Bell 3sec (Lynch), 6 Princess Sherwood 7sec (Edwards). 3 The Maid 9sec (Babcock), 10 Prince Rufus lOsec (Julian), 4 C.M. lOsec (J. T. Paul). The Maid delayed the start and ultimately got off badly, slightly checking Hal Zolock, the favourite, who was late in leaving the mark. Cathedral Chimes soon got to the front and at the end of a mile was joined by Hal Zolock, and the pair had the race to themselves, Cathedral Chimes winning by two lengths, Master Park four lengths off, a length clear of Jewel Chimes, with Steel Bell and St. Ursula at longer intervals, The Maid next. Time, 4min 40 l-ssec.

EDEN TROT HANDICAP of 250sovs; second 35sovs, third 15sovs. Two miles. 1— W. C. Allington’s b g Whispering Willie, 5 yrs. 9 sec (Bryce) 1 2 — R. Williams' b h Paul Huon (late Fitz Huon), aged, llsec (Bryan) 2 3— Geo. Paul’s bik h HKiva, aged (Owner) 3 Also started: 10 Clive scratch (McMaster), Lady Wilmington lsec (McCammon), 4 Blackthorn ssec (Wyatt), 9 Kyrie Bsec (Scott), 6 King ’Capitalist 9sec (Richards), 7 Tod Bells 9sec (Barraclough), 8 Matilda 13sec (Orange). Won very easily. Time, 4min 54 4-5 sec. PARNELL HANDICAP of 150sovs; second 20sovs, third lOsovs. Two miles. I—F. Johnston’s ,b m Rena Pointer, by Star Pointer — Cupid’s Bow, Ssec (Badcock) I 4— Mr. Remington's b m Sundial, aged, lOsec (H. Price) 2 5— J. M. Currin’s ch g Celtic, aged, lOsec (Bar-raclough) 3 Also started: 3 Stone Beldon lOsec (Gordon), 6 Selkirk llsec (McCammon), 2 Derby Dillon llsec (Robertson). Won easily by ten lengths, same between second and third and fourth. T.ine, 4min 48 3-ssec. WAITEMATA HANDICAP (Saddle) of 200sovs; second 30sovs, third 15sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1— G. Arden’s b g Prinzora, by Prinz —Glenora, 3yrs, llsec (Barraclough) 1 2— Geo. Paul’s b m Arrah Wanna, aged, llsec (J; Paul) 2 3— W. Austin’s b m Flora McKinney, aged, Gsec (WL Price) .... 3 Also started: 6 Lieutenant 4sec (McNae), 7 The Next 7sec (Trembath), 5 Resurrection Bsec (Cameron), 4 Mount Albert llsec (Payne). Won easily by three lengths, Flora McKinney, finishing well, six lengths away. Time, 2min 39 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP of zOOsovs; second 3osovs, third 15sovsOne nnle. 3 — M. Burgess and R. Stewart’s blk m Princess blierwooa, Gyrs, Gsec (Burgess) .1 4 — F. Wmteiiead’s b m Lady Child, aged, 7sec (Knight) 2 5— R. Gibbons’ or g Master Park, aged, scratch (Cunningham) . . 3 Also started: 7 Futurity 2sec (J. H. Greeiinead), 2 Ludski 3sec (Hand), 6 Casting lsec (Hall), 1 Aotea Roa Gsec (F. E. Jones). Won by a length, two lengths and a-half between second and th.rd. Aotea Roa, the favourite, d.d not leave the mark. Time, 2mm 17 2-ssec. ST. HELIERS HANDICAP (Harness) of lOOsovs; second ZOsovs, third It) sovs. One mile. 10 —J. Burke’s g g Walnut, by Nutwood—Lucy, ageu, scratch (T. Richards) • 1 2—E. H. Cucksey s b h Huon Paten, 4yrs, 7sec (Jul’.an) 2 I—H.1 —H. Hint's rn m Scenery, 4yrs, 3 sec (Edwards) 3 Also started: 4 Silver Black 2sec (Hall), 7 Huia Gray Zsec (Nicholson), 9 Wereoa 4sec (Malcolm), 6 August Child osec (Barraclough), 5 Resurrection 7sec (Cameron). 3 Joan or Arc 7sec (Scott), 8 The Scout Bsec (Dye). Won by a length and a-half, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 17sec.