RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 245, 14 September 1929, Page 13

RACING NEWS.

THE WANGANUI MEETING. COMMENT ON THE RUNNERS. (By “Binocular.”) A splendid day, a good crowd and good fields promised well for the opening day of the Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting on Thursday, but the club had to submit to a decline in the totalisator returns. Patrons entered upon activities in indifferent fashion when they installed Roundelay a firm favourite for the Maiden Race only to see the Limond gelding miss the jump out. However, their selection—Prince Lu—in the Hurdles proved correct, but thereafter Eaglet and Zarene were the only favourites to score. In the intervening period since last meeting the Wanganui Jockey Club has carried out some not untimely improvements to the members’ stand and there is now considerably more room thereon than formerly. While the river-city club’s buildings may be a little antiquated, its members are at least offered an excellent view of the finish as well as of the actual race.

The Wanganui course, unfortunately, is somewhat turning in its nature and when big fields are engaged there is considerable importance attached to the jump out for a slow move from the barrier frequently means a hopeless pursuit thereafter. Its sandy soil is also not to the liking of some horses so the conditions make the tasks of bettors even more difficult than usual and such may account for their roluctance to support their fancies freely.

Juggle, who had apparently found the going too holding for him at Marton, stayed on much better in the maiden contest at Wanganui. Holding a good position throughout, he raced up to Noval Tea — who hnd been out making the pace—at the distance and had no difficulty in running home a winner by three lengths. It was a striking improvement on her Marton performance.

Norval Tea, who hails from Paeroa, was brought down for the Marton meeting ivhen sho showed a good turn of speed, although she did not prove capable of getting on the winning list. , Jumping out from the barrier very smartly on Thursday at Wanganui, she carried the field along at a fast clip and it was only over the last 60 yards that she really compounded, although she struggled on to ake second money.

Whcnuatonga, who attended Austerity ind Juggle home on the second day at Marton, did ntot improve to the same ex:ent as Juggle in the interim for fourth was the best he could do at Wanganui in Thursday. A big strider, it was rea;onable to expect that the grey would not .ind the turning course Ho his liking so his performance was by no means a bad one under the circumstances, particularly as he was well back at the turn for home.

Roundelay and Pat’s Boy both disappointed their host, of backers, they figuring 06 first and third favourites in the betting market. Pat’s Boy was lying third as the field, came into the straight, but, while he appeared to be finishing on at the post, VVhenuatonga came from behind to beat 'aim home. Roundelay, on the other hand, was slow to begin and was in consequence badly placed throughout, yet he finished well enough to get up into fifth place. While the nature of the course nay be against him, Roundelay should come good.

Backers proved tio be right on the mark when they selected the northerner Prince Lu as their favourite in the Okehu Hurdles, for the Lucullus gelding acted as pacemaker throughout and then had sufficient in reserve to stall off the would-be challengers in the straight and win nicely by a clear length from Elysianor. The latter did not appear to be ridden the best of races and, might well have been imore difficult to dispose' of.

The hurdle race was something in the nature of a procession for there was very' little change in the positions throughout. Prince Lu was in the van l from end to end with Ah Wera, Fine Acre and Elysianor together with Beaumont, Brigadier Bill and Nlovar see-sawing further back. Of the latter trio, Novar was the first' to move and, although Beaumont endeavoured to accompany tho Sarto gelding, ho gave way three furlongs from home. Howover, tho effort proved just to much for Novar in turn, although he was right up fifth at the finish.

•Ah Wera,' who hails from the Te Aroha stable of A. E. Ctox, has been in this quarter of the island since attending the Dannevirke fixtures, but his stay has been far from profitable. He acquired £lO in stake money by his third in the First Hack Hurdles at Marton, but on the following day he failed to add to it, being beaten into fourth place in tho Ladies’* Bracelet. At Wanganui on Thursday he made a bold effort' to return his modest few backers a dividend, but Elysianor got up in time to push him into third berth and, apart from preventing his paying a dividend, curtailed his stake winnings to £2O.

IVln'le recent form might well have pointed to Airtight and Thurnbell running good races at Wanganui on Thursday, their performances failed to gain them any friends for the immediate future at least, neither being capable of getting in the first eight to finish, indeed, Thurnbell > was a bad last. Uunart, who has come back to the hurdling branch after competing oyer the bigger fences, was but one placo better at the finish.

The biggest surprise, of tho day was forthcoming in the Putiki Hack Handicap when the Gay Lad-Astinome gelding Masher who is now quartered at Awapuni, was returned the winner. Last season Masher won a maiden race at tho autumn meeting of the Wairarapa Club and, following a third on the opening day tof / the Marlborough autumn meeting, won the Omaka Hack Handicap on the second day. At each of those three essays he was ridden by A. E. Ellis, but with him coming in at the minimum on Thursday, the lightweight C. Davis had the mount. The youthful rider took no risks over the final pinch at Wanganui, driving his mount along to win by a couple of lengths from Black Mairo, who ran an improved race. The latter’s turn should not be long, particularly if the going firms up.

Royal Black, who has been very consistent of late, although he has- experienced somewhat erratic fortune, had to be content with third placing in the Putiki Hack Handicap on Thursday. The Royal Stag gelding was by no means well placed five furlongs from home, but he made a forward move thereafter and was fourth into the straight, but he could not overtake Masher and Black Maire, who had been well placed throughout. One of the disappointments of the contest was Desert Lad, who drifted badly over the last half mile after having been in the van up to that, stage. Another Awapuni representative in Arrowhead saw out the distance in fair style to finish fourth, Tourist, who had been installed second favourite, following him home.

As a hack, Havering had shown his quality at tho throe day meeting at Trentham by twice running second prior to winning on the final day when he carried 10.9 At Wanganui he was promoted to open company, and, under his light poundage of 7.11, he accounted for his formidable opponents in an attractive manner. The veteran Kick Off ran a great race in the same event for, after not being too fat ourably placed in the early stages, he came strongly in the run from the entrance to beat all but Havering.

Gold Cure and Reremoana had been installed by the public as their first and second fancies for the Seafield Handicap on Thursday and although they were beaten they were by no means disgraced, toe pair attending one another home, .Reremoana being third and Gold Cure fourth. Rameses, who finished fifth, playod > a prominent role throughout and it is evident that the Sutala - gelding should

show further improvement in the near future.

There were two runners whose prospects were ruined at the barrier rise in the Seafield Handicap on Thursday, thoy being Partaga and Rouex. The former, although he had drawn sixth position at the starting post, showed a reluctance to faco the barrier and ho worked out along the line 3 until he was next to Rouex on the extreme outside of the line. When the tapes were lifted Partaga failed to leavo and Rouex suffered with him. Neither was supported to any great extent, but it was nevertheless unfortunate for the handful of patrons who wero optimistic enough to back them. However, both are 'open to improvement at no distant date.

The Guineas failed to create any excitement ftor Eaglet, who had been entrusted with twice as much money as Admiral Drake, the second elect, carried too many guns for the opposition in the run home. Tfie quartette ran in pairs throughout, Admiral Drake being on the rails with Eaglet outside him and False Scent outsido My Own. Admiral Drake was first into the straight, but he could not hold the filly in the run to the post; While beaten into third place, False Scent gave an indication of doing better in less august company in the future.

Zarene, who had been backed down to a cramped price in the Durie Hack Handicap on Thursday, proved well worthy of the trust imposed in her, although it must be admitted that sho was lucky to get up in time. Pelette, who had acted as pacemaker throughout, bore out in the straight and interfered with Sonic Acre and jhe incident allowed Zarene to get up to win by a neck with Some Acre a head behind Pelette. While it appeared that Some Acre was exceedingly unlucky to suffer the chock, Pelette might well have won had sho been kept on a straight course. One of the disappointments of the race was Brilliant Light for, after drawing a bad marble at the barrier, tho Australian Sun hlorse never threatened danger and did not finish in tho first six.

While it is customary to find horses drawn on the inside of the course secure the best of the jump out, tho direct opposite was forthcoming in the Marangai Handicap at Wanganui on Thursday. When tho tapes were lifted Flying Shot and Cashier, who had drawn 12th and 13th positions respectively, got away smartly to race across tho front of the field and gain the rails before they turned out of the straight, whereas usually smart beginners such as Royal Gume and Blimp, who had secured fifth and third positions respectively, were loft struggling in the body of the field. However, the coincidence was further pronounced when Otairi, who had been lon tho extreme outside at the carrier, raced up to take the lead going into the back. Thereafter Otairi and Cashier were always in the firing line and these two sons of Paper Money and Isabel fought out the finish, Cashier prevailing in striking fashion.

After not being in the first half dozen to turn for home, the local representative ) Blimp, came with a strong finishing run to , fill third berth, overtaking Talisker, who had been installed favourite, a few yards ■ short of the post. Had the Gasbag geld- . ing been more favourably placed in the . early stages of the race, he might well , have troubled the two leaders, although tho manner in which Cashier stnodo away i when asked tho question made it evident that' he had something in reserve. It was somewhat unusual to find Royal Game at the tail of the field in the early stages, but after losing his position his rider pulled the Royal Stag horse back and, although he made his effort along tho back, it told , its tale and Royal Gamo could not go on with it in the straight. Star Stranger and Spearmiss, on the other hand, came with a rush at the finish and it is evident that better tilings are in store for the pair in the near future. When Laughing Prince scored a comfortable victory in the Flying Handicap, the success gave L. G. Morris and ithe ; Fordell stable of F. Tilley the honour of winning the double. It was probably the presence of Consent rather than Laughing Prince that attracted the public, the pair being installed second favourite, and it was only a late run on tho part of Prince Humphrey which prevented the stable taking the full dividend,. Consent being in third place at the post. Silvermine was installed a firm favourite for the Flying Handicap on Thursday, despite the fact that it was his first race for some time, and the 6on of Catmint and Silver Link made a bold bid to annex the honours ftor after being out in front right to the distance he weakened slightly and was finally beaten into fourth place by Prince Humphrey and Consent. Probably tho former would have come in for strong support for the Eclipse Stakes to-day had he been a contestant, but his connections did not elect to oppose Laughing Prince. AVONDALE ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Sept. 13. The following acceptances have been received for the first day (September 21) of the Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting:— Maiden Plate, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Bob Amans, Crimestor, Prairie King Perfccto, Lucky Alice, Gay Duko, Carmint, Lord Hopetown, Theodolite, Dark Prince, Alloy, Fraser, Mon Star, Otranto, Gold Lily, Catoma, Restaurant, Nassock, Rose Willonyx, Shine On, Mountain Guide, Bonny Day, Section, Tetrach ate, Bert Hinkler, Te Hoia, Snowplane, Oncwhero, Hannibal, Valquette, Clopton, Mauriaena, Measurer, Neil Valorient 8.0. Kingsland Handicap Hurdle Race, of 200 sovs. One mile and a-half. —Lady Spalpeen 9.13, Waltzer 9.11, Red Comet, Gold Rep 9.6, Harbour View 9.4, Glena Bay 9.3, Fair Abbey, Master Doon, Master Roley 9.2, Sir Archie, Sleepy Sol, Automne, Luminary, Adjuster, Master Clements, Town Rambler, Whaka King 9.0. Members’ Handicap, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs.—Mervette, Dave 9.5, Marble King, Leader, Flying Prince 9.4, Lady’s Boy, Billikins 8.12, Oration 8.10, Liaison, Value 8.9, Carl Idem 8.5, Respirator, Mithra 8.3, Welkne, Cynthia N., Owairaka, Cymon, Bizarro, Tahoma, Belle Star 8.0. Avondale Cup Handicap, of 900 sovs. | One mile and a quarter.—Star Stranger 9.10, Prince Humphrey 9.0, Historic 8.11, Prodice, Paddon 8.7, Barometer 8.3, High Pitch 8.1, Singleton 8.0, Hyde Park 7.11, Piuthair, King Emerald. Queen Arch, The Lover, Taneriri, True Blood 7.0. Avondale Stakes. Five furlongs.—Zadock, Oil King, Royal Ruler, Orapai, King Win, Ruling King, Illuminagh, Biddy’s Boy, Watch Officer, Appeal, Cylinder, Marzabuka g., Semolina g., Manawhenua 8.0, Imamint, Sight Draft, Silcne, Trickle, Art Gallery, Valmarie, Isa, Gay Idea, Coinage, Betterment, Grand Spirit, Gesture, Vanessa, Lady Court, Foot Rule 7.9. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs.—Benzora, Silvermine 9.2, Gold Money 8.7, Lucy Rose, Lady Quex 8.2, Flying Juliet 7.12, Eaglet, White Fang 7.10, Awarere, Kingfield 7.5, The Begum, Te Atiawa, Macroom, Ruffles, Archeen, Air King, Knightlike 7.0. Swanson Handicap, of 200 sovs. One mile.—Good Boy, Leitrim 9.11, Indolent 9.0, Sea Cob jl.ll, Some Lady, Raliepoto 8.4, Te Kawana, Mount Guide, Takarunga 8.2, Prince Val, Arihana, Motere, Brampton, Crown Arch, William of Orange, Carmint, Merry Mason, Salamander 8.0. Henderson Handicap, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Le Ohoucas, Desert Glow, Valkon, Transformer 8.6, Amor 8.2, Ohinemuri 7.12, Maori Boy 7.11, Standfast 7.10, Glenstar, Thursby, True Blood 7.8, Gemlight, Prince Lu 7.5, Arikitoa 7.2, Partial Eclipse, Palmares, Valsier, Bennie, King Willonyx 7.0. j AUCKLAND FIRST FORFEITS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Sept. 13. After the declaration of the first forfeit the following remain in the events mentioned at the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting:— Great Northern Guineas, of 1500 sovs. One mile. —Ex Dono, Tahoma, Flying Prince, Eaglet, Count Palatine, Tetrachatc, Roundelay, Refresher, Gay Duke, Imperial 1 1

Prince, Carl Idem, Clever Spear, Retract, Supremacy, Hunting Cry, Flair, Pink Coat, Air Laddie, Crimcstor, False Scent, Leader, Catoma. Welcome Stakes, of 1000 sovs. Five furlongs.—B c Diacquenod—Mazabuka, Orapai, Oil King, Open Cheque, Quin Abbey, Bells of Shandon, Semolina, Royal Ruler, Tea Tray, Victory Bond, Chief Link, Running Over, Set Fair, Sunwcll, linamint, Recant, Sporting Chance, Ruling King, Valmarie, Chrysology, Lady Court, Isa, Paratoo, Arastar, Full Measure, Foot Rule," Gay Idoa, Lineage, Appeal, Protomint, Bettermint, Grand Spirit, Nimble, Cylinder. AUSTRALIAN RACING. SYDNEY, Sept. 13. Trainer F. D. Jones, in accepting Limerick for th'e Chelmsford Stakes, states that the champion will be a sure starter to-mor-row, if his injured heel gets no worse. Limerick carries 9st. 81b., Winalot 9st 111 b. and Mollison 9st ..41b. TROTTING. PROFIT FROM EARTHQUAKE RELIEF MEETING. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Sept. 13, . The balance-sheet of the Auckland Trotting Club’s earthquake relief meeting shows a net profit of £5061.