TROTTING

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1459, 11 April 1918, Page 24

TROTTING

TROTTING FIXTURES.

April 13—Auckland T.C. autumn April 19— Manawatu T.C. annual April 20—Otahuhu T.C. autumn

WAIMATE PLAINS TROTTING CLUB.

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. ST. LEO WINS CUP. Glorious weather prevailed for the Waimate Plains Trotting Club’s annual meeting, which was held on the Egmont Racecourse on Easter Monday, the attendance constituting a record. Satisfactory fields were seen out in each event, and though the favourites annexed five of the eight events the afternoon’s sport was of a most interesting character. A dozen candidates came out for the Waimate Plains Cup, which was won by Mr. E. H. Cucksey’s St. Leo, the victory being a highly popular one. Mr. C. J. Preston, president of the club, made the presentation of the silver cup attached to the race to Mr. Cucksey, while Mrs. J. Quin, wife of a vice-president of the club, decorated Queen Chimes with the blue riband after that filly’s victory in the Taranaki Futurity Stakes. The day’s proceedings passed off in a thoroughly enjoyable manner, a special word of praise being due to Mr. G. A. Holder, the capable secretary, for the general excellence of the arrangements. Mr. J. Tompkin despatched the fields in good style, while Mr. W. G. Garrard, stipendiary steward, kept a watchful eye on the running of the various events, which were entirely free from malpractices. The totalisator staff were kept extremely busy, no less than £17,084 being invested on the machine, as against £10.850 last year, an increase of £6234. Details of the racing are as follows:— AUROA MAIDEN HANDICAP (Harness) of 150sovs. One mile and ahalf. I—C.1 —C. Arden’s br g Jewel Wood, Bsec (Barraclough) 1 3 — J. F. Butler’s blk g Albert Patch, Bsec (Owner) 2 4 — J. R. Corrigan’s br m Messines, 4sec (F. Holmes) . 3 Also started: 3 Wild Lass scratch (J. Bryce), 2 Capsicum 6sec (Shadbolt), 5 Lincoln Jersey 6sec (Pitcher). Passing the stand Jewel Wood was showing the way to Albert Patch and Messines, and the trio maintained their positions to the finish, the favourite defeating Albert Patch by a length, Messines being 80 yards away third. Wild Lass was fourth. Time, 3min 52 1-5 sec. NORMANBY HANDICAP (Saddle) of 70sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3—H. Jones’ br c Hal Junior, llsec (J. Shaw) 1

5 —J. Nyhan’s b f Molly Chimes, ssec (J. Bryce, junr.) 2 2 —J. Lynch’s Inora, lOsec (C. Green) 3 Also started: 1 Goodrich lsec (Cameron), 11 El Rosa 2sec (Adams). 8 Wild Daisy 4sec (Barraclough), 9 Sjambok 4sec (Shadbolt), 10 Rexcordium ssec (Richards), 4 Little Hector ssec (A. Pringle), 6 Marinoto ssec (Kasper), 7 Master Grattan llsec (J. Lynch). Master Hal led past the stand from Inora and Master Grattan, and still had charge as the field went along the back, where Goodrich improved his position, and was second to Hal Junior entering the straight. Molly Chimes being third at this stage. An exciting race up the straight saw Hal Junior prevail under pressure by half a length from Molly Chimes, Goodrich being five lengths away third. Goodrich’s rider failed to weigh in, the horse being disqualified and third place awarded to Inora. Time, 3min 7sec. WAIMATE PLAINS CUP (Harness) of 265sovs; second 40sovs, third 25sovs from stakes. Two miles. I—E.1 —E. H. Cucksey’s b g St. Leo, llsec (A. Pringle) 1 5 —J. Parkinson’s blk m Star Queen, lsec (F. Holmes) 2 7 —C. R. Bailey’s ch g Huon Grattan, 7sec (McMaster) 3 Also started: 10 Lord Lytton scratch (Kasper), 2 Sir Gavin 6sec (J. Bryce), 8 Hova 6sec (G. Paul), 3 Waiteranui 7sec (Jones), 4 Quadroon 7see (Brown), 11 Gold Girl Bsec (Kinnimont), 12 Prince Childe lOsec (Shepherd), 8 Erleen llsec (Rhodes), G Galindo Belle llsec (Nelson). St. Leo went to the front early, with Star Queen, Galindo Belle and Quadroon as his nearest attendants, this being the order as they entered upon the final circuit. Waiteranui and Gold Girl were pulled up as the result of a collison between the two sulkies near the six furlong post. St. Leo trotted freely and once into the straight with a good advantage in his favour victory was assured, Mr. E. Cucksey’s representative scoring a popular win by ten lengths from Star Queen, three lengths after whom came the Auckland candidate, Huon Grattan. Galindo Belle was fourth and Quadroon next. Time, 4min 57 4-ssec. TARANAKI DISTRICT HANDICAP (Saddle) of 55sovs. One mile and ahalf. 4— W. J. Coates’ b m Proud Bess, lOsec (Coates) 1 9—A. Hopson’s br g Gipsy Mac, 12 sec (Hopson) 2 5 — H. I. Slight’s b m Pehu, 12sec (Slight) 3 Also started: 9 Cliff scratch (Humphries). 6 Albert Chain 4sec (Putt), 7 Mawhiti 6sec (Mounsey), 12 Repulse 12 sec (Campbell), 8 Takaka 12sec (Gibbs), 13 Whiffler Boy 12sec (Pitcher), 10 J'majon 12sec (Mitchell), 11 Wildwood King 12sec (Clifton), 3 Nancy Wilkes 12sec (Morris), -2 Luna Dillon 12sec (Paul). 1 Maqueda 12sec (Parker). Going along the back stretch Luna Dillon and Proud Bess appeared to have the race to themselves, but the former broke badly, completely spoiling her chances, Paul being unable to get her to settle down again. Proud Bess went on without putting a leg wrong, and gained a somewhat easy victory by fully 100 yards from Gipsy Mac, six lengths after came Pehu. Luna Dillon was fourth. Time, 4min 0 2-ssec.

TARANAKI FUTURITY STAKES (Harness) of 150sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and a-half. 1 — J. R. Corrigan’s b f Queen Chimes (J. Bryce) 1 2— J. Nyhan’s b f Molly Chimes (D. Nyhan) 2 3— J. Dench’s b f Tatsy Dillon (J. Dench) 3 The only starters. Queen Chimes took the lead from the start and was never seriously troubled, winning without being extended by over a dozen lengths. Molly Chimes fin shcd well getting up in time to defeat Tatsy Dillon by a couple of lengths for second honours. Time, 3min 4 Bsec. HAWERA HANDICAP (Harness) of lOOsovs. Two miles. 4 — T. Aitchison’s b g Rubican, 14sec (A. Pringle) 1 2—T. Roe’s b m Tattles, 12sec (Kinnimont) 2 5— C. Arden’s ch h Todd Bells, ssec (Barraclough) 3 Also started: 7 Hova scratch (Paul), I Mayfield Ssec (Bryce), 3 Amberite 10 sec (Gee), 6 Lavin’a 14sec (Adams). Amberite left before his time and was called off in consequence. Rubican soon established a big lead, with Tattles and Todd Bells as his nearest attendants, but he never allowed the latter pair to get within striking distance, scoring a comfortable victory by 10 lengths from Tattles, who was close on 100 yards in advance of Todd Bells. The favourite was fourth. Time, smin 2 3-ssec. STRATFORD HANDICAP (Harness) of SOsovs. One mile and a-half. 1— H. McNaughton’s blk h George Ackwood, 6sec (Bryce) 1 2— J. R. Corrigan’s b g Xavier, 4sec (A. Pringle) 2 6 — G. Paul’s br m Sirene, 6sec (Paul) 3 Also started: 5 Master Hal scratch (Jones), 12 Sjambok scratch (Calvert). II Wild Daisy scratch (Barraclough), 8 Star Queen scratch (Holmes), 3 Amberite lsec (Gee), 7 The Weaver 2sec (Green), 4 Calmly 2sec (Shadbo 1 1 >. 9 Marinoto 2sec (Kaspar), 10 Tim Wilkin 3sec (Goodger). Xavier had command as the field raced past the stand. Siren being second at this stage, and the favourite next. The latter moved up second going along the back stretch, but Xavier was the first to turn for home. The latter looked certain to score, despite a strong challenge from the favou ite. who eti<l- - made up his leeway in the run to the post and amid a scene of enthusiasm headed Mr. Corrigan’s representative in the last stride. Siren was 12 lengths away third, and Star Queen fourth. Time, 3min 51 4-ssec. ELTHAM HANDICAP (Saddle) of 125 sovs. One mile. 1— J. H. Lloyd’s ch g Waiteranui, ssec (Shaw) 1 4 —C. R. Bailey’s ch g Huon Grattan, 4sec (McMaster) 2 2— >A. Brown’s ch g Quadroon, 6sec (Brown) 3 Also started: 7 Lord Lytton scratch (Kaspar), 5 Normintson 3se? (Robertson), 3 Celtic 3sec (Barraclough), 6 Gold Girl ssec (Kinnimon't). Quadroon was the early leader from Waiteranui and Huon Grattan, and as the straight was reached the trio were bunched together, a fine race beingpromised up the straight. Great excitement prevailed during the run to the post. Waiteranui gaining the judge’s verdict by a neck from Huon Grattan, with Quadroon a couple of lengths away third. Celtic was fourth. Time, 2min 18 4-ssec.

ACCEPTANCES.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. The Auckland Trotting Club will hold their autumn meeting at Alexandra Park on Saturday, when a very large crowd is anticipated at the popular convincing ground at Epsom. The acceptances received by the secretary, Mr. C. F. Mark, are of a gratifying nature, and some excellent racing should be witnessed. The principal event is the Campbell Handicap (two miles), in which a dozen well-known candidates figure, Steel Bell conceding the other 11 horses starts ranging from 60yds to 120yds. The other events are all well off as regards the fields engaged, so that the contests should prove close and interesting. The acceptances are as 10l lows:— IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, one mile and a-half.—Wild Nut limit, Favour Royal limit, Canberra limit, Anita limit, Waikoukou limit. Gova limit, Marqueda 12yds behind, Gold Rod 12yds, Miss Murphy 12yds, Mutu 12yds, Toiler 24 yds. Dignity 36yds, Sandy Patch 60yds, Jaylyn 60yds, Kereone 96yds. MAN GERE HANDICAP, one mile and "half.—Buesant limit, Sabiska limit, Witch Hazel limit, Newlando 12yds behind, Charming Rod 12yds, Gallantry 12yds, Ruanui 12yds. Jewel Fashion 24 yds, Lord Rose 36yds, Te Awa 36yds, Sweet Lillian 48yds. CAMPBELL HANDICAP, two miles. —Derby Dillon limit, Bundura limit, Huon Grattan 12yds behind, Pitaroa 12 yds, Astur o 24yds, Harold Devon 24yds, strategy 24yds, Lord Lytton 24yds, Haro’d Junior 36yds, Lieutenant 48yds, Waverley 60yds, Steel Bell 120yds. EASTER HANDICAP, two miles. — Tattles limit, Bushchild limit, Goodrich limit. Manuka Park 24yds behind. Prince Childe 36yds, Gallipoli 36yds, Kirikiriroa 48yds, Leo Bell 48yds, Shanghai 72 yds, Tim Doolan 72yds, King Capitalist 72yds, Will o’ the Wisp 120yds. HOBSON HANDICAP, one mile and ahalf.—Rotomanuka limit, Jimmie Harden limit, Manukau Park limit, Selkirk 12yds behind, Kempsey 12yds, Hymen 24yds, Quadroon 24yds, Gold Girl 48yds, Bronze Patch 48yds, Erin’s Queen 48yds, Lucille 4 Byds, August Child 48yds, Reuben 4 Byds, Sympathy 60yds, Pearl d’Or eOj’-ds, Sundial 60vds, Miss Rolfe 60yds. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, one mile and a-half.—Miss George limit, Sweet Memory limit, Tattles limit, Rita Galindo limit, Amberite 12yds behind, Miss Huon Junior 12yds, Hint 12yds, Scientist 24yds, Lady Park 36yds, Grattan Abbey 60yds. Kirikiriroa 72yds, King Capitalist 96yds, Blackthorn 120yds. CORNWALL HANDICAP, one mile. — Br own’s Nugget limit, Salamander limit, V ce-Admiral limit, August Child limit, Normintson limit, Bundura limit, Huon Grattan 12yds behind, Derby Dillon 12 yds. The Linnet 12yds, Waverley 12yds, Alf. McKinney 12yds, Harold Junior 12 yds, Lord Lytton 36yds, Steel Bell 48 yd*. MARCONI HANDICAP, one mile.— Master Grattan limit. Belgian Queen limit. Marinoto limit, Rotomanuka limit, Jmmie Harden limit, Gallipoi limit, Kempsey 12yds behind. Silver Black 12 yds, Full Sail 12yds, Selkirk 12yds, Leo Bell 24yds, Victor G. 24yds, Hymen 24 yds, Quadroon 24yds, Tim Doolan 2iyds, Shanghai 36yds, Gold Girl 36yds, Sundial 48yds, Erin’s Queen 48yds. Bronze Pat-’h 48yds, Reuben 4 Syds, Will o’ the Wisp 60yds. G.M. 60yds, Asturio 60yds, Pearl d’Or 60yds, Strategy 60yds.