RACING REVIEWED

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1572, 10 June 1920, Page 8

RACING REVIEWED

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

GREAT NORTHERN MEETING. LOCHELLA WINS GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES. GLEN CANNY THE CORNWALL. The proverbial good fortune of the Auckland Racing Club had not deserted that body when the opening day for their Great Northern meeting came round. Thursday was perfect, the sun was shining, and the day was bright. The early start left the club in the position of getting the business of the day through well and out of hand in good time. The attendance was large, though not a record one for the time of year. There was a splendid train service to cope with the anticipated patronage by rail. The trains brought thousands of racegoers to to the Remuera stopping places, and it was a very representative race crowd that assembled to witness the sport. Good fields were the order of the day, numerically as well as in the matter of class, the average being up to a standard creditable to the province and other districts represented. The different courses were rendered holding through the frequent rainfalls, which were experienced on almost every day during the month of May. Thursday was certainly the best we had had for some weeks, and Mr. Spence (secretary) and his staff must have been on the best of terms with themselves at the conclusion of the afternoon, as the business from first to last went without a hitch, and of the totalisator management the same can be said.

More money was handled at the machines than on any previous day at a Great Northern meeting, and this can be said to have been greatly due to an additional event, the totalisator having been open on eight, as against seven races formerly. It is certain. that the bookmakers did not do the same volume of business as usual, for the chief reason that there was much uncertainty almost to the last as to whether certain horses would reach the scene of action. Only a few failed to put in an appearance, and their absence did not seriously affect the meeting. Waimai’s enforced absence in the south was on all sides regretted, but it transpires that even if he had not been detained through the action of the Seamen’s Union he would likely not have been a competitor, as he was reported out of sorts last week. The sum handled at the totalisators was £82,204 10s., as against £60,238, representing an increase of £21,966 10s. as compared with the corresponding day of 1919, which, however, was not the King’s Birthday. There were a few falls during the day in the jumping race, not so many as usual, perhaps, and this was an experience at the Wanganui gathering, which preceded the A.R.C. fixture. However, some interest was taken out of the Maiden Steeplechase and Great Northern Hurdle Race by the falling of horses whose prospects of success were believed to be good. Lord Nagar (at the second hurdle), and Omahu (at the seventh) in the big hurdle event, and Garryowen, Yankee Jack and Monopole in the Maiden Steeplechase, and General Stephen, Middlemark and Glenspire in the Maiden Hurdle Race, were those that came to grief. Argentum also fell in the Hunters’ Hurdles, his rider (E. Copestake) breaking a collarbone, as did also W. Keepa, rider of Garryowen. None of the other riders were seriously injured. The best dividend of the day was paid on the consistent Night Time when that gelding ran second in the first division of the Jervois Handicap, and the next best was on Ngata, winner of the second division of the same race, each paying over £lO. Only one actual first favourite won during the afternoon, and that one was Lochella, who was favourite from the time the weights appeared, and continued so after receiving a 51b. penalty for winning at Wanganui. His weight was a big help to success. He was very fit. and simply outstayed those that stood up, and though it is probable that he could have won at two miles, the distance (two miles and a-half) was in his favour.

Lady Ball was entrusted with much more support than Royal Abbey for the first division of the Jervois Handicap, in which there were 22 starters. Royal Abey in turn was backed to such an extent that he was as much in advance of Demoiselle in the estimation of investors, Sir Fanciful coming next • after a big

drop, and anything else would have paid a good price. Night Time, who has always raced most consistently, was early in the lead, but Royal Abbey took charge, and won by two lengths and a-half from the Merry Moments gelding, who was a big outsider. Tuipa, who was third, finished' well. Lady Ball, Marble. Slab, and North. Loburn were the next to finish. The winner is by Quin Abbey from Uranium, who was a well-known performer a decade ago.

The second division of the Jervois Handicap followed the Maiden Steeplechase, and there were 22 runners in this event. H. Gray’s mount (Ohiti), like his previous one (Lady Ball) being backed as if he was something out of the ordinary, carrying more than half as much again as Khublai Khan, and double as much as Scrap o’ Paper, who was a little more fancied than Kareao, Flowing Bowl, Some Fashion, and Ngata. A fine race ensued, Ngata, a four-year-old by the defunct Maniapoto from Daisy Paul (who was a good mare), getting, up to win by half a length from Scrap o’ Paper, who beat Khublai Khan by a neck. Scottish Knight and Glenval were next, the latter and Dead Sweet were in the lead for about four furlongs or further. Ngata. who is owned by Mr. J. Bull, of Hunterville, looks a useful sort. Scrap o’ Paper would likely get more money as a jumper. The honours of this race were, however, with the son of Seaton Delaval and Tauriki, as he was carrying a substantial impost. B. Morris rode the winner, and H. Robinson, who rode Royal Abbey in the first division, was on Scrap o’ Paper, and so came nearly landing both heats. The falling of the favourite Garryowen, Yankee Jack and Monopole in the Maiden Steeplechase was unfortunate, but it looked as if Garryowen was the only one likely to give Oakleigh a race, as he was practically on terms with the latter on top of the hill when he toppled over. Oakleigh is getting more solid, and lie is a splendid jumper. E. Warner deserved his winning ride. W. Keepa broke a collarbone, but remounted and finished third. John Bunny was eight lengths away from the winner, and Sir John a long way back, fourth, the only other to finish. . Glenspire, the favourite in the Maiden Hurdle Race, and General Stephen fell at the third hurdle, and Hessian at the first. Kenehone, who was. in the lead with Middlemark at the five furlongs post, where the latter came down, had all the best of Meltschikoff from there to the finish, thus making a very good first appearance as a hurdler. Meltschikoff continues to meet with bad luck. Graftella is a big jumper, but could not go the pace, and his place should be over a country. Mary Bruce was third, and Keystone fourth. Toby was one of the foui’ that fell. It was quite expected that Lochella, who was the early favourite for the Great Northern Hurdle Race, would remain so, and the southerner was heavily supported in what was about the best pool for a jumping race seen at Ellerslie. The way in which Cynic was backed, however, surprised many who had seen him working. He had been sore for weeks past, but was less so on the eve of the meeting than he had been, and had done a good deal of work and some jumping. Mill o’ Gowrie was a good third selection, nearly as well supported as Cynic. Omahu, Luperino and Pendoon came next. Lord Nagar, the gentleman of the field to look at, was at a remunerative price, and old Sir Solo (the top weight) has rarely started as such a long price, while Slowcoach was the outsider of the field. Mill o’ Gowrie and Deviation made play, and Slowcoach was never far away after Lord Nagar had fallen at the second hurdle the order being Mill o’ Gowrie, Deviation, Omahu, Slowcoach and Lochella, and save that Pendoon had improved his position the order was much the same going down the back and entering on the last six furlongs. Mill o’ Gowrie was still leading, and Omahu fell, while Pendoon faltered and lost ground, Lochella drawing into second place. It was not until the top stretch was traversed that Mill o’ Gowrie was caught, and she still responded, but Lochella had her measure, and in the run home drew away to win by five lengths, while Slowcoach, finishing better than Pendoon and Deviation, was seven

lengths off, thus securing the 150 sovs attached to third place, Pendoon, Deviation and Cynic next in order. The last-named never looked like winning at any stage, and no Great Northern could have been won in a more convincing manner than this one was by Mr. R. Acton Adams’ useful gelding, who the going suited well. The weight was all in his favour, and Mill o’ Gowrie, whose second race over hurdles it was, was simply outstayed, after making practically all the running. Lochella and his rider (G. Fielding) met with a good reception on returning to scale, and Mr. Acton Adams (the owner), and Christie (trainer) were warmly congratulated by friends. Mr. Adams, it may be said, races for sport, and does not bet, so that it was not his money that made Lochella favourite. Mangamahoe was made a better favourite than Cashmere and Parisian Diamond for the Cornwall Handicap, the last last-named being almost equally supported. Alteration, who won the race last year, was the outsider of the nine starters, who were each well backed, however. From the start, the Pistol gelding Glen Canny forced the pace with Blue Cross until Trespass went up and took second place. Along the top stretch Glen Canny was approached by Trespass, and joined by him in the straight, and after a good finish the lighter weighted one scored by half a length from the consistent *

Trespass. Parisian Diamond was seven lengths away third, with Blue Cross fourth. Mr. A. E. Tattley’s success was well earned, and W. Smith, trainer of the Pistol colt, had him in fine form. He is not a big one, but at the weights was master of a big one of the same age. Trespass, who was asked to give him 121 b., has been a regular place getter, having only been outside the money four times out of twenty starts. In the field of 15 that lined up for the Hunt Club Hurdles, Shellshock, hailing from the Waikato, was favourite, while Totara Jack. Savourneen and Lady Salvadan, each owned by Mr. J. Williamson, the last-named leased to Mr. J. J. Preston, were bracketed and second in demand. Mestee was the third selection, with Koura next in request. This- mare, the property of Dr. Grant, trained by J. Williamson, beat Totara Jack in good style, Mestee getting third place, with Gladwin fourth, both well back. Koura’s win was a most popular one, owner and rider meeting with a good reception. The day’s proceedings came to a conclusion with a capital finish for the Members’ Handicap, necks only dividing the place-getters, Comedy Prince (third favourite), Tama-a-roa (sixth selection), and Hyllus (twelfth fancy), while Arran, who was leading below the distance, Gold Kip, Bedford, and Ohinewairua were close up, as also was Ring Lupin, who made the pace a cracker. Golden Bubble and Queen Abbey were the best supported. Ruddy, the fourth selection, was prominent for four

furlongs, and was well back at the finish. Ring Lupin, Bezant, Independence and Lady Glen were extreme outsiders. The results were: — JERVOIS HANDICAP (First Division) of 275sovs: second 50sovs, third 25 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 —R. Hannon's ch g Royal Abbey, 4yrs, by Quin Abbey—Uranium, 9.3 (Robinson) 1 13 —R. Dysart's br g Night Time, 3yrs, 9.7 (Henderson) 2 s—Mrs.5 —Mrs. J. Anderson’s ch g Tuipa, syrs, 8.13 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 4 Sir Fanciful 10.3 (Oliver), 1 Lady Ball 10.3 (Gray), 3 Demoiselle 9.9 (Olsen), 14 Llansannor 9.6 (Warner), 6 Pepin 9.4 (Tinker), 6 Marble Slab 9.2 (Husband), 10 No Bothei - S.lO (McTavish), 9 New Zealand 5.9 (McFlinn), 12 North Loburn 8.7 (C. Reed). 20’ Scrubber 8.5 (Rowe), 22 Master Rohan 8.5 (Smith), 21 Princess Rell 8.5, inc. 21b. over (Conway), 15 Actrice 8.0 (Mullins), 16 Senlac 8.2, inc. 21b. over (Ryan), 19 Jocular 8.2%, inc. 2% lb. over (Stanaway), 17 Mentmore 8.0 (Wiggins), S Princess Charming 8.0 (Manson), IS Lyroe 8.1, inc. 11b. over (Coleman), 11 Octoplete S.l, inc. 11b. over (Conquest). Won by two lengths and a-half, two lengths between second and third. Lady Ball was a neck away fourth, and Marble Slab next. Time, lmin. 30 3-ssec. MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of 275sovs: second 50sovs. third 25sovs. About ' two miles and a-half. 2—G. and F. Peach’s b g Oakleigh, Gvrs, bv St. Amans—Jean, 10.2 '(Warner) 1 5—W. H. Windsor’s b g John Bunny, aged. 9.10 (Henderson) 2 I—.T. Williamson’s ch g Garryowen, aged, 10.13 (Keeps) 3

Also started: 3 Yankee Jack 11.13 (McDonald). 4 Monopole 11.0 (Roach), 6 Capsal 9.10, inc. 31b. over (McSeveny), 9 Sir John 9.8, inc. 11b. 'over (Phillips). Monopole fell at the first fence of the double on hill the first time, at which obstacle Yankee Jack and Garryowen both fell the second time, the latter being remounted and finishing third. Oakleigh won by eight lengths, ten lengths separating second and third. Capsal was pulled up. Time, smin. 13sec. JERVOIS HANDICAP (Second Division) of 275sovs; second 50sovs, third 25sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 —J- Bull’s b g Ngata, 4yrs, by Maniapoto—Daisy Paul, 8.9 (L. Morris) 1 3— \V. A. Henderson’s b g Scrap o’ Paper, aged, 10.2 (Robinson) . . 2 2- —E. \V. Alison’s b g Khublai Khan, 4yrs, 9.6 (Henderson) 3 Also started: 10 Asterina 10.3 (Oliver), 4 Kareao 9.9 (A. McDonald), 12 Emerald Hill 9.6 (Buchanan), 9 Dead Sweet 9.3 (Sinclair), 15 Scottish Knight 9.2 (R. Manson), 11 Monocrat 9.2 (Deeley), 5 Flowing Bowl 8.10 (McFlinn!) „ 6 Some Fashion 8.9' (Conquest), 1 Ohiti 8.7 (Gray), 8 Maid of the Lake 8.5 (Clarke), IS Tutanekai 8.5 (H. Manson), 14 Nunerrant 8.6, inc. 41b. over (Mullins), 22 Pembery 9.1, inc. 151 b. over (Warner), 21 Texas Lass 8.8, inc. 51b. over (Burgess), 19 Homeric 8.0 (Nightingale), 20 Merrie Prince 8.0 (Walsh), 17 Harlestone 8.0 (Downing), 13 Aircraft 8.0 (C. Reed), 16 Glenval 8.0 (Glover). Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Scottish Knight was fourth. Time, lmin. 32sec. MAIDEN HI’RDLE RACE of 275sovs: second 50sovs, third 25sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4- —J. Hanks’ b g Kerehone, aged, by Gluten — Freebird, 9,10 (J. Roach) 1 3- —P. A. Herman's b g- Meltchikoff, aged. 10.3 (Packer) 2 1 I—A.1 —A. Mitchell’s br m Mary Bruce, 4yrs, 9.3, inc. 31b over (Turner) 3 Also started: 2 Graftella 10.7 (Fielding), 1 Glenspire 10.3 (Henderson), 5

Keystone 9.13 (Marchant), 7 General Stephen 9.7 (McSeveny), 13 Cambridge 9.2 (Stanaway), 16 Surrey Park 9.6, inc. 61b. over - (J. Preston), 8 Mummer 9.7, inc. 71b over (Copestake), 9 Multiplane 9.7, inc. 71b. over (Keepa), 12 Hessian 9.0 (Williams), 14 St. Carl 9.0 (Morris), 6 Middlemark 9.2, inc. 21b. over (Warner), 10 Ma Copper 9.T, inc. lib. over (Phillips), 15 Toby 9.0 (Rowe). General Stephen, Hessian, Middlemark and Glenspire fell. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. Keystone was fourth. Time, 3min. 2 6sec. GREAT NORTHERN HI’RDLE RACE of 1500sovs; second 300sovs, third 150sovs. Two miles and a-half. I—R.1 —R. Acton Adams’ b g Lochella, aged, by Grafton Loch —Estella, 9.13 (Fielding) 1 3—R. Hannon’s br m Mill o’ Gowrie, aged, by Giengowrie—Millie, 9.9' (Rennie) 2 10—Hon. E. W. Alison’s b g Slowcoach, by Wauken Phast —Aquiline, 9.0 (Turner) ’ 3 Also started: 8 Sir Solo 11.2 (Copestake), 7 Lord Nagar 11.0 (J. Preston), 4 Omahu 10.12 (McDonald). 2 Cynic 10.9 (McFlinn), 6 Pendoon 10.0 (Packer), 5 Luperino 9.9 (Roach), 9 Deviation 9.0 (Warner). Lcrd Nagar fe'l at the second hurdle, while Omahu fell five furlongs from home. Won by five lengths, seven lengths between second and third. Pendoon was fourth. Time, Imin. 56 sec. CORNWALL HANDICAP of lOOOsovs: second 200sovs, third lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. 5—A. E. Tattley’s br g Glen Canny, 3yrs, by Pistol—Bridge of Roses, 8.0 (C. Reed) 1 •I —W. R. Kemball’s b c Trespass, 3yrs, 8.12 (McFlinn) 2 3 —G. D. Beatson's br g Parisian Diamond, aged, 10.11 (Oliver) .. 3 Also started: 1 Mangamahoe 10.0 ( Robinson), 9 Alteration 9.5 (McDon-

ald), 7 Taunahu 8.11 (Olsen), 8 Blue Cross 8.7 (Deeley), 2 Cashmere 8.6 (Gray), 6 Archie 8.0 (Clarke). Won by two lengths, seven lengths between second and third. Blue Cross was fourth, and Archie next. Time, 2min. 15 3-ssec. HUNT CLUB HCRDLES of 275sovs: second 50sovs, ’ third 25sovs. Two miles. 4—A. McG. Grant's ch m Koura, 6yrs, by Salvadan — Glittering Sands, 10.0 (Henderson) 1 2— J. Williamson’s ch g Totara Jack, syrs, 10.6 (Rennie) 2 3— H. Swaffield’s br g Mestee, 6yrs, 10.5 (Warner) 3 Also started: 11 Dunrobin 12.10 (Howden), 5 Southland 11.12 (Turner), 1 Shellshock 10.12 (Roach), 9 Johnny Paul 10.7 (Williams), 2 Savourneen 10.0 (Copestake), 2 Lady Salvadan 10.0 (Preston), 12 Master Harold 10.5 (Conway), 6 Daloopin 10.0 (Phillips), 7 Gladwin 10.0 (Packer), 8 Thiganthn 10.0 (R. Manson), 10 Argentum 10.0 <E. Copestake), 13 Crowboy 10.0 (McSeveny r. Savourneen and Lady Salvadan were bracketed with Totara Jack. Argentum fell. Won by two lengths, the third horse being 20 lengths away. Gladwin was fourth. Time, 4min. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second 70sovs, third 30sovs. Six furlongs. 3 —Mrs. Harvey Patterson's b g Comedy Prince, 4yrs, by Comedy King—Rattler, 8.0 (Deeley) .. . 1 6 —J. Hetet’s br g Tama-a-roa, 6yrs, S.l (Glover) 2 12—W. J. Irwin’s ch h Hyllus, 6yrs, 8.8 (Ryan) 3 Also started: 1 Golden Bubble 9.9 (Gray), 7 Bedford 9.9 (Oliver), 8 Crowhurst 9.8 (Manson). 2 Queen Abbey 9.6 (Robinson). 4 Rudd)' 9.5 (B. Morris), 5 Gold Kip 8.13 (Sinclair), IS Bezant 8.9 (R. Manson), 10 General Advance 8.9 (McFlinn), 11 Ohinewairua S.l (Henderson). 16 Arran 8.1 (McTavish). 9 Te Oro S.l (Clarke), 14 Salvaless 8.0 (Walsh), 17 Ring Lupin 8.6, inc. 61b. over (Mullins), 20 Lady Glen 8.0 (Soloman). 13 Prince Charleroi 8.0 (Tinker), 15 Miss Leslie 8.0 (C. Reed ), 19 Independence 8.0 (Conquest). Won by a neck, a similar distance between second and third. Arran was fourth. Time, lmin. 18sec.