TURF TOPICS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1354, 6 April 1916, Page 22

TURF TOPICS.

TAUMARUNUI PACING CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING'.

HOUSEWIFE WINS THE CUP.

The Taumarunui Racing Club may be considered very fortunate. No club in the Dominion has ever commenced life under more favourable conditions. Everyone seemed desirous of rendering assistance to the club with its first totalisator meeting, and a particularly active canvas amongst horse owners resulted in one of the largest nominations being received. These were followed by good acceptances, some of which apparently were not made with the intention of completing the engagements. If they were, scratchings were abnormally heavy, an average of about eight per race being withdrawn. Notwithstanding this, plenty of material was still left and the fields averaged very well. As for speculation it was very keen; indeed, so much so that the large sum of £18,741 was put through by Messrs. Hayr and Co., who erected a large totalisator, the figures on which could be plainly seen by intending investors, of which there were more than usual, and probably a larger number of persons all told than have attended meetings of other clubs held on the same grounds. There were probably fewer ladies in the crowd, however, though the day was so beautifully fine, and one would expect to see them predominating in these days, when so many men are away at the war or in camp. There were a fair number present in khaki, some of them on holiday leave and others returned from having done their share of fighting—poor fellows, some of them, with something to show for it.

The racing was excellent, in five of the events very close finishes resulting, though first favourites and some second favourites and well-sup-ported candidates were successful during the afternoon. Mr. S. Sarah (secretary), assisted by Mr. Hayr, sen., and an official or two from Auckland, had the business of their department well in hand, and though the first race was over half an hour late and time was never quite recovered, the train arrangements were altered slightly to meet the convenience of the racegoers, who appreciated what was done for them. The train from Auckland was perhaps the heaviest that has ever pulled in at Claudelands. Fresh carriages were taken on at Ellerslie en route, and the arrival back at Auckland was only correspondingly late as compared with the time of departure from the course.

A solid favourite was made of Sir Rosa in the Maiden Handicap, in which there were fifteen starters, two of which did not get away at all well, while the second favourite, Brown Loch, was always at the head of affairs, and his superior seasoned condition and galloping ability enabled him to stay on better than the others, and he had an easy win indeed, Sir Rosa not getting a good run. Corrigidor and Gretchen, Saccharine and Rohe, were clear of Pre-eminent, Regio, Marble Rose, Sir Rosa and First Call. Quite a numter of the starters ran very green.

The Matapuna Handicap saw Coleraine go out a very decided first favourite, with Lightning next in demand. Master Florence led nearly all the way, and it was hard luck for his owner to see him beaten by such a narrow margin in the closing stage by Coleraine, who got up in rime to win by a neck, while Delenda was gaining fast at the same time and was almost on terms with Master Florence. Lightning, Glissando and Try Fluke were next, with Gaycium, who left the post badly, some lengths away.

The Taumarunui Cup saw Housewife supported more solidly than Monojack and Soldier, though it was a fair betting race. The start was a satisfactory one, but Housewife soon cleared out from the others and was followed by Signo, Soldier and Munster, who were together along the back, with Permit in the rear. The last-named, however, ran up to the ruck turning for home. Nothing, however, had any chance with the three-year-old, who led all the way and won by three lengths—which might have been more —from Signo, who was two lengths ahead of Soldier, Castalia, Permit, Munster and Monojack being next in order. Monojack apparently suffered from the effects of his race and seemed sore.

The Hurdles field was a very

mediocre one, and Ngatoa was supported down to odds-on. Eminent led at a great pace and may not have been caught had he not broken down a long way from home, before jumping the second to last fence, when Ngatoa was some lengths away and was being ridden. The North Shore representative won easily after that by half a dozen lengths. Pateonga, the topweight, a three-year-old by Marble Arch, was favourite for the Matiere Hack Handicap, and was leading and looking all over an easy winner coming down the straight, but was very sore and swerved coming home and nearly interfered with Glittering Sands, who was only defeated a neck, O Shea and Deeley, the respective riders, riding a good finish, the former with his horse in difficulties. Te Papapa was made favourite for the Taringamutu Handicap and ran a sterling race, finishing strongly, but too late to get up to Lightning, who caught Spalfish, who made nearly all the running, and won by over a length. A rise of 61b. did not prevent Coleraine from running another good race. This was in the Manunui Flying Handicap, but the good thing nearly came completely undone, as Try Fluke, who made a considerable improvement on his previous display, came from well bacK and got up in time to make a dead-heat of it, the distance being a furlong further. Gallupin was a fair third. Coleraine started best, with

Ring Lupin and Glissando next, but Ring Lupin went right back over the last furlong and a-half to last place. Thoolomi, the favourite, led all the way in the Otunui Welter Handicap. Pendoon was second fancy, but Achilledes was nearest the Australian in the last furlong and well on the way to the post, when Plenipotent came and took a hand and just missed paying nearly a third of a century dividend, Thoolomi winning by a longneck, Achilledes nearly a length away third. Results: — MAIDEN HANDICAP of 50sovs; second lOsovs. Six furlongs. 2 — C. Winder’s b g Brown Loch, by Loch Ranza—B.ownie, syis, 9.0 (A. McMillan) 1 3— P. J. Graham’s b g Corrigidor, syrs 7.10 (Rob.nson) - 10 —M. Wells’ ch m Gretchen. 4yrs, 7.12 (Stockley) Also started: 4 Silver Mo.n 8.6 (Goldfinch >. 11 Gladolne 8.5 (Carmont), 12 Rohe 8 -1 (Rice). 6 First Call 8.4 (Chaplin), 7 Saccharine 8.4 (Reid). 5 Preeminent SO (Preston), '.4 Spontane 7.12 i Thompson). 8 Maible Rose 7.10 (Lang), 13 Maypeen 7.10 (Chaa e)_. 9 Regio 7.9 (Conquest), 1 Sir Rosa 7.9 (Deeley), 15 Sporran 7.9 (Ferguson). Won easily by three lengths, same distance between second and third, Saccharine and Rohe next. Time, Imin 1G 2-ssec. MATAPUNA HANDICAP of 50sovs; second lOsovs. Five fu. longs. I—w.1 —w. Goldie’s blk g Coleraine, by Lupin—Jet, 6yrs. 8 9 (O >hea) 1 3 —j. McCarthy’s b g Master Florence, 3yrs, 7.8 (A. Reid) 7—W Sharp’s ch m Delenda. 4yis, 7.3 (Robinson) 3 Also started: 4 Try Fluke 7.8 (C. Brown). 2 Lightning 7.7 (Deeley), 5 Glissando 7.5 (Conquest). 6 Gaycium 7.4 Goldfinch), 8 Golden Nut 7.4 (Carmont). Master Florence led most of the way till nearing the post, Cole.aine heating him a nock De’enda, who came nicely, a head away third. Time, Imin 1 2-5 sec.

TAUMARUNUI CUP HANDICAP of 115 sovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs. One mile and a-quarter.

1— Ernest Alison’s br f Housewife, by Kenilwo th —Busy ißee, 3yrs, 7.1 (Carmont) 1 6 —J.Collis’ br m Signo, syrs, 7.0 (Ferguson) 2 2 — H. T. Wilson’s b g Soldier, syrs, 8.2 (Conquest) 3 Also started: 3 Monojack S 6 (Deeley). 4 Munster 7.12 (Goldfinch), 5 Castalia 7.12 (Thompson). 7 Permit 6.S ( R id). Housewife went to the front and remained there, whin ng easily by three lengths, a length b'tween second and third. T me. 2min 7scc. NGO HACK HURDLE HANDICAP of 75sovs; second lOsovs. One mile and a-half and 50 yards. I—.E.1 —.E. W. Alison's br g Ngatoa. by Ngauitca—Leolantis mare, aged. i()?2 (T.ail’l 1 3Ekman ami Matthews b m Spalr. a 9.0 (Roach) 2 5 —L. D. Muir's b g Lismore, 9.0 (Rune.man) 3 Also start d: 1 Bust; r Bill 9.4 (Ha - vey), 2 Eminent 9.0 (Collins). Eminent led to the second to last hurdle and broke down Ngatoa won easily by fev.r lengths, a poor third. Time, 2min 55.- ee. TARINGAMUTU HANDICAP of oOsovs; Second lOsovs F.v? fur.ongs. J —J. Lainbess’ b m Lightn.ng, by Bezanian —Nerve, 3y s. 7.7 (13. Deeley) 1 1— J. D. Kemp’s b . Te Papapa. 3yrs. 8.3 (U. Brown) - 5 —A. Turnwald’s b g Spalfish. aged. 7.10 (Robinson) 3 Also started: 2 Ihapuna 7.8 (Conquest), 3 Master Florence 7.S (A.Reid). 8 S.lver Morn 7.4 (Goldfinch), i Gaycium 7.4 (Chaafev 6 Posit ve 7 4 (Carmont), 8 Pre-eminent 7.4 (Chaplin). 9 Heat Wave 7.0 (Ferguson), 10 Spontane 6.12 (Thompson).

Won by a length, a length and ahalf between second and third. Time. Imin 2sec. MATIERE HACK HANDICAP of 50 sovs; second lOsovs. Seven furlongs. I—P. Bolton’s b g Pateonga, bj r Marble Arch—Chiara, 3y,s, 8.6 (J. O’Shea) 1 4— W. Scholium’s ch m GlitteringSands, 6yrs, 8.4 (Deeley) 2 5— Beaton and Coles’ ch g King of the Valley, 6yrs, 8.0 (Conquest) 3 Also started: 2 Blueform 8.4 (McFlynn), 3 Centenary 8.2 (McMillan), 8 Carbiness 7.10 (C. Brown). 6 Charleroso 7.9 (A. ReidL 7 Luperino 7.4 (Goldfinch). 13 Bunoff 7.3 (Thompson), 10 Excavator 7.3 (Carmont), 12 Embers 7.3 (Ferguson), 11 Bonswatt 7.0 (Chaplin). 9 Co r.gidor 7.0 (Robinson). Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. T m e Imin 28 2-5 sec. MANUNUI FLYING HANDICAP of 75 sovs; second lOsovs. Six furlongs. I—W.1 —W. Goldie's blk g Coleraine, by Lupin—Jet, 8.13, inc. 61b penalty (J. O’Shea) ’. . . * C —Edgar and Goldwater’s br g Try Fluke, by Motiti — Parakaka. aged, 7.8 (C. Brown) * 5-—R. Hannon's ch g Gallupin syrs, 7.12 (Robinson ) 3 Also started: 4 Soldier 8.10 (Deeley) 2 Ring Lupin 8 7 (Conquest). 3 Self 8.5 (Thompson), 8 Glissando 7.2 (Ferguson), 7 De’enda 6.12 (Carmont). Coleraine led into the straight and was only just caught on the post by Try Fluke, Galltip’n a length and ahaif away.. Self fourth. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec. OTUNUI WELTER HANDICAP of GO sovs; second lOsovs. One mile. 1 — E. Alison’s b g Thoolomi. by Poseidon — Trinket. syrs. B.S (Carmont) 1 7—J. D. Kemp’s ch g Plen potont, 6 yrs, 8.5 (McCurdy) 2 2— H. Schwass’ ch g Achill des. 5 yrs, 9.2 (O’Shea) 3 Also started: 5 Spalfish 8.6 (RobinsorH. 4 Elim Garment 8 6 (Conway). 6 Gold Lac 8.0 (Chaplin). 3 Pendoon 8.0 (Deeley). Thoolomi led all the way. and after disposing of Achilledes was nearly caught by Plenipotent, winning by a neck. Time, Imin 45 2-ssec.

SOEE RACING CLUB.

SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY. The Gore Racing Club’s summer meeting was opened in ideal weather on Thursday, and before a large attendance. The track was holding. The totalisator handled £13,661, against £71,202 on the corresponding day last year. The lesults wire:— OTARAIA HACK WELTE 1 H.VTUAP of 115sovs. Six . urlongs. I—W.1 —W. Swale’s ch g Gunrest, by Calibre —Tinwald Beauty. syrs, 8.4 (A. McKay) 1 s—Ardmore,5 —Ardmore, 3yrs. 9.10 (R. Berry) .. 2 7 —Red Charm, lyrs. 9.6 (J. Olsen) 3 Also started: 4 Lady Trent 9 3 (R. Ellis). 9 Spanisli Princess (allow. Sib) S.B (C. Rask), 10 Glensponse 8.10 (H. Lowe). 2 Lion 8.10 (C. Em?.son), 3 Mohawk 8.9 (J. Pankhurst). 6 Giralda. 8.5 (J. McCombe). 12 F = mhold 8.5 (J. Rae), 11 Joan 8.3 (A. Lloyd). 8 Golden Webb 8.2 (J. H. Moore). 13 Pleasure Bent 8 0 (W. Robinson). Won by a long neck, a length anil ahalf between second an l ih :d. Time. Imin 16 2-ssec. LONGFORD HACK HANDTCAI’ of 100 sovs. Six furion s. 1— R Miller’s b g Jock, by G 1 mulloch—Follicle 3yrs, 5.7 (Olsen) 1 2— St. Hilary, 3yrs, S.O (Robinson) 2 s—Aerogram,5—Aerogram, syrs, 5.2 (Emerson, . . 3 Also started: 6 Kokowa: 9.8 (Beal), 3 Jubert 9.8 <R. I3er y) < Heatherbloom 9.0 (H. Lowe). 9 Master Ranald (allow. 51b) 8.7 (J. Lockett). 4 Maiginal 8 5 (A. McKay). 11 Bucco 8.5 (A. H. Wilson). 10 Lady Pal (inc. IVjlb over) 8.6% (O. Reid), 8 Ki whero carried 8.1% (J. McCombe). 13 Calabash (allow. SR) 7.9 (R. C. Reed). 11 Reydale 8.0 (J. H. Moore), 12 Golden Queen S.O carried 8.9% (W. Holland). Won by two lengths, a reck between second and third Heatherbloom, was fou:th. Time. Imin 15 2-ssec.

G JRE CUP of SOOsovs. One mile and. a-quarter. 1— J. C. N. Grigg’s b g Silent Way. by Calibre—Golden Way. 3yrs, 7.12 (C. Erne, son) 1 7—Seamaid, syrs, 6.7 (A. McDonald) 2 2— Fender, lyrs. 7.7 (J. McCombe) 3Also started: 3 Rorkc's Dr.ft 9.S (W.. Robinson), 5 Magdala 9.5 (J. Olsen), 4 Hesione 8 9 (A. H. Wilson)., 6 Hardshot. 6.9 (J. Lockett), 8 Fecdor 6.7 (Lloyd). Won by two lengths, with Fender the same distance away thi.d. Hesione was fouith, Rorke's Drift and Magdala, in order, with Feodor last. Time, 2min 10 2-ssec. RIVERSDALE TROT (Harness) of 150' sovs. Class 5.4. Two miles. 1 — W. J. Morland’s blk m Lady Haldane, by Lord Chancellor — Princess Minn.e, 4yis. 20sec (A. Pringle) . 1 2— Matchlight, 22see (W. Jones) .. 2 3— Branston, 22sec (A. Hendricksen) 3Also started: 13 Raeburn 6sec, 12 Hectorata 7sec, 14 E.os 15sec, 15 Takio 15sec, 7 Seaward Spot 21sec, 6 Country Queen 21sec. 8 George M. Junr 22sec, 9 Quincey Belle 22sec. 10 Moorland 22 sec, 4 Sir Gavin 22sec, 11 S.M. 22sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 44 1WELCOME STEEPLECHASE of 115. sovs. About two miles and a-half. 6 — F. J. Conn’s b g Milo, by Conqueror—Ekaterina Passeropoulo, aged, 10.7 (Griffiths) 1 7— Tommy, aged. 9.13 (O. Reid) ... 2" 9- —Recharge, aged, 9.10 (Langford) 3 Also started: 4 Royal Medal 11.13 < W. L. Easton). 3 Stone Ginger 119 (D. McKay). 2 Golden Grape 10.9 (H. Brosnahan), 1 Peerless 10.7 (F. Ellis). 5 Carnmor;* 9.7 (G. F elding), "0 Chappal Moll 9.7 (S. Mclntosh), 8 Pakakura 9.7 (P. Willis). Won by ten lengths. Peerless. Golden Grape and Stone Ginger all came to grief. Time. smin 25%sec. SUMMER HANDICAP of ISOsovs Six furlongs. 5—W. Robeitson’s b g Redshire. by Downshire—Red Peony. 3yrs, 7.10 (Emei son) .. 1 2 — Buller, svrs. 9.0 (A. McKay) .... 2 I—Robert1 —Robert Bell, 6yrs, 9.9 (J. - Olsen) 3 Also started: 4 Clynelish 9.0 (J. Me— Combe), 3 Redowa 6.10 (A. McDonald).

Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. ELECTRIC TROT (Optional) of 110 sovs. One mile and a-half. 3 — W. Rankin’s blk g Irvar, by Young Irvington—Ardzigular, 4 yrs. 13sec (D. Wairen) 1 I—Matchlight, llsec (W. Jones) . . 2 14—Silver Shoe, 7sec (Reed) 3 Also started: 18 Mountain Palm 7sec, 7 Molly McKinney lOsec (D. O’Connell). 2 Branston llsec. 18 Arbiter llsec, 13 Moorland llsec, 9 Papeete llsec, 16 Gladys M„ 6 Ladv Margaret 12sec, 4 Soubriquet 12sec 8 Leading Light 13 sec, 10 Sally Brass 13sec, 12 Great Britain ISsec, 19 Aero ISsec, 11 Trixie Mac 13sec, 15 General M.te 13sec, 5 Favonius 13sec. 17 Eunice 13sec. Won -by three lengths, 20 lengths between second and thiid. Time, 3min 36sec. CROYDON HANDICAP of 125sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 — O. R. Wise’s b m Charleville, by Charlemagne ll.—Nithsevo. 4yrs. 8.2 (C. Emerson) 1 2 — -Neuroma, 8.9 (A. McKay) 2 4 — -Leading Lady, 7.9 (McCombe) . . 3 Also started: 6 Firmhold 7.0 (R. C. Reid), 3 Redowa 6.13 (A. McDonald), 5 Officious 6.12 (A. Lloyd). Won by five lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 2 9 sec. SECOND DAY. The meeting was concluded on Thursday in beautiful weather, the attendance being well above the average. The totalisator receipts amounted to £12,093 10s., as compared with £11,085 10s. on the concluding day of last year’s gathering. making a total for the two days of £25,754 10s., as against £22,287 10s. for the 1915 summer meeting. The results were:— GRANDSTAND HACK HANDICAP of llOsovs. Seven furlongs. 2 —W. Swale’s ch g Gunrest, by Calibre —Tinwald Beauty, syrs, 9.3 (A. McKay) 1

1 — Ardmore, 9.13 (R. Berry) 2 5 — Redshire, 10.3 (C. Emerson) ... 3 Also started: 6 Bon 9.1 (McCombe), 4 Hardshot 9.0 (W. Robinson), 8 Spanish Princess (allow. 51b) 8.3 (Rask). 3 Dorian 8 8 (J. Rae), 9 Glensponse 8.6 (H. Lowe). 11 Giralda 8.3 (T. Flynn), 7 Joan 8.0 (J. Olsen), 13 Firmhold (allow. 51b) 7.9 (R. C. Reed). 12 Fable 7.10 (A. H. Wilson), 10 Golden Webb 7.10 (J. H. Moore). Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 29 2-ssec. HOKONUI HACK HANDICAP of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3—D. R. Jones’ ch m Aerogram, by Ahei —Moutotaria, syrs, 8.2 (C. Emerson) 1 6— Kokowai. 9.2 (J. Beale) 2 2— Jock, 9.2 (J. Olsen) 3 Also started: 4 Jubert 9.2 (Berry). 5 Heatherbloom 8.8 (H. Lowe), 8 Teviot 8.3 (A. McKay). 1 St. Hilary 8.2 (W. Robinson), :0 Calabash 7.10 (R. C Reed), 9 Lady Pal 7.10 (A. H. Wilson). 2 Reydale 7.10 (J. H. Moore). 7 Ka ; - whero 7.10, carried 7.13 (J. McCombe). Won by a neck, a length and a-half between second and th rd. Reydale was fourth. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 250sovs. One mile and a distance. 6—J. R Beck’s b g Magdala, by Comedian — Minaret, aged, 9.2 (J. Olsen) 1 I—Silent1 —Silent Way, 8.12 (C. Emerson) .. 2 s—Seamaid, 7.0 (A. McDonald) ... 3 Also started: 2 Rorke’s Drift 9.7. (W. Robinson), 4 Charleville 7.10 (Lowe) 3 Fender 7.8, carr'ed 7.12 (McCombe). ’ Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. Rorke’s Drift was fourth. Time, lmin 56sec. PROGRESSIVE TROT (Optional) of 130sovs. Class 3.50. One mile and a-half. I—A. Pringle’s b c St. Louis, by California —Myall, 3yrs 12sec (Owner) ’. ; s—Mountain Palm. lOsec (A. Tr'lford) 2 4—Seaward Spot, 13sec (T. Tilson) 3 Also started: 10 Hectorata 2sec. 15

Eros 9sec, 11 Takio lOsec. 7 Matilda H. llsec. 8 Country Queen 13see, 3 Quincey Belle ISsec. 14 S.M. 14sec, 2 Sir Gavin 14sec, 12 Liza llsec. 13 Ann McKinney 14sec. 9 Moo. land 15sec, 6 Trixie Mac 16sec. Won easily by live lengths, a length between second and th..d. Time. 3nun -lOsec. . L.URBAN STEEPLECHASE of 115 sovs. About two miles. 6 — -F. J. Conn's b g Milo, by Conqueror-— Ekaterina Passe, opoulo. aged, 11.0 (Griffiths; 1 4 —-Stone G.liger, 11.6 (J. Boyd) ... 2 7 — -Chappel Moh, 9 7 (Mclntosh) . . 3 Also started: 3 Royal Medal 11.10 (O. Reed), 1 Peerless 10.4 (F. Ellis). 2 Recharge 10.0 (W. Fielding). 8 Carnmore 9.7 <G. Fie,d.ng), Pakukura 9.7 (P. Willis). Won by th:ee lengths, four lengths between second and thi.d. Time, lmin 29 2-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP of 120sovs. Five fui longs. 3 — T. B. Mclntyre’s br g Buller, by Canrobert —Tugela. syrs. 9.2 (A McKay, 1 I—Red1 —Red Charm, 7.5. ear. 7.9 (Emerson) 2 4 — Lady Trent, 7.3. car. 7.6 (A. H. Wilson) 3 Also started: 2 Robert Bell 9.9 (J. Olsen;. 6 Clynelish 8.10 (J. McCombe), 7 Redowa 69, caiied 6.11 (Lloyd). 8 St. Hilary 6.9 (J. Lockett), Mohawk 6 7. carr.ed 6.9 (R. C. Reed). Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec. TELEGRAPH TROT (Optional) of lOOsovs. One mile. 6 —D. D. Seaton's b m Leading Light, by Flower Child —Tracey mare, syrs. lisec (Sinclair) .... 1 4 —Tottywood, llsec (W. Jones) .. 2 12-—George M., Junr , Ssec (Henderson > 3 Also started: 11 Mountain Palm ssec, 11 Arbiter 6sec, 15 Clarissa 6sec, 17

Castout 6sec. 1 Molly McKinney Ssec. 9 Papeete Ssec, 8 Quincey Belle Bsec, 3 Nore 9sec, 7 Lady Margaret 9sec 13 La Paloma lOsec, 10 Favonius 11 sec, 16 General Mite llsec. IS Indiana Gill llsec. 2 Landmark llsec, 7 Lady Margaret 9sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 26 l-ssec. BOROUGH HANDICAP of 130sovs. One mile. 1— -J. E Roger’s b g Neuroma, by De la Rey—Red Start, syrs, 8 13 (A. McKay) 1 2— Lion. 7.7, car. 7.8 (Emerson) . . 2 3— Hardshot, 7.9, car. 7.1 Sy> (W. Robinson) 7 3 Also started: 5 Feodor 7.7, carried 7 9 (A. H. Wilson). 6 Officious 7.0, carried 7.5 (R. C. Reed), 4 Redowa 7.0. carried 7.9 (J. Olsen). Won by half a length, w’ith Hardshot seven lengths away third. Redowa was fourth. Time, lmin 44sec.