SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23968, 8 June 1943, Page 7

SPORTING

ASHBURTON T.C. HARDY OAK’S WIN ACROPOLIS SUCCEEDS IN SAPLING STAKES The main races provided the highlights of the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting. After being slow away in the All Aged Stakes, O. E. Hooper was content to trail the field with Hardy Oak until four furlongs from home, when he gathered in his field to have the race In safe keeping with a furlong to go. When the field settled down Volusta had charge from Battle Colours and Springfield Globe. Springfield Globe led past the mile post closely followed by Bronze Eagle, Volusta, Battle Colours, with Countless handy. Once into the straight Hardy Oak easily accounted for Bronze Eagle and Countless, and recorded an easy win. Patiently driven by R. B. Berry, Acropolis justified his favouritism in the New Zealand Sapling Stakes. He was not prominent in the early stages, but he gradually made up ground to be handy with three furlongs to go. In the straight he finished on strongly after withstanding challenges from Paul Collette, Plunder Bar, and Scottish Emperor. In spite of the constant drizzle, which marred proceedings from the spectators’ point of view the totalisator handled £45,615, against £41,627 on' the corresponding day last year. LONGBEACH HANDICAP, of £200; 3min 49sec class; one mile and a half,— 10, 11 Mrs L. A. B. Macpherson’s WORTHY ADDITION by Worthy Bond—Etta Bingen G. Cameron 1; 7, 8 P. J. Andrew’s Timmie Wharton C. M. Laing 2; 2, 2 N. Matyasevlc’s Flying Scott 36 M. Holmes 3. 19, 19 Compris bracketed Noble Wave: 6, 3 Doll Axworthy bracketed Nancy Carbine: 5. 5 Hidden Note bracketed Believe Me; 12, 13 Addlmus bracketed Paddy’s Choice; 8, 9 Hop Off bracketed Billy Loyal; 17, 18 Lady Josephine bracketed Pendennls; 7, 8 Helen Galindo bracketed Jimmy Wharton; 11, 10 Nelson Shrub bracketed Rerewaka; 21, 23 Phaeton Derby bracketed Quiet Lady; 17, 16 St. Mary bracketed Port Bowen; 3, 4 Kemvood Bingen; 22, 20 Shirley Temple; 13, 12 Sure Lady scr; 1, 1 Desmond’s Pride 12: 3, 6 Blackdalo; 14, 15 Gelert; 9, 7 Teddy Gregg; 16, 14 Vice-Regal 48; 22, 22 Special Bond 84; 15, 17 Helen Scott: 22. 20 Tall Timber 108 also started. Won by four lengths: one and a half lengths. Desmond’s Pride was fourth. Times—3mln 31 l-ssec, 3mln 34 l-ssec, 3min 31 4-ssec. Winner trained by G. Cemaron, New Brighton. TRIAL HANDICAP, of £200; smln Isec class: two miles—4, 7 J, R. McKenzie’s LIGHT BRIGADE by Dolomite—Spinster 6yrs G. Noble 1; 3, 3 F. Johnston’s Fancy Goods 12 J. Bryce, jun., 2; 17, 15 R. Sutherland's Francis Logan D. C. Watts 3.

18, 18 Bonny Axworth bracketed Nonnle Grattan; 20, 21 Arion Bingen; 18. 17 Hardv Annual bracketed Nola Wrack; 12, 13 Windermere bracketed Worthy Jack; 5, 4 Princess Maritza bracketed Major Gratton; 13, 14 Cumnock bracketed Galvena; 9, 4 Guidance: 2, 2 Lady Bligh; 7, 9 Max Baer; 16. 16 Safety First; 15, 19 Sunny Glen; 1, 1 Traverse; 14, 10 Lockheed; 10, 11 Sea Fortune 12; 21, 20 Playwright 36; 8, 6 Honest Charlie; 6, 8 Smirke 72; 22. 22 Loyal Jack; 11. 12 Real Grattan also started. Won by half a length; two lengths; eight lengths. Smirke was fourth. Times—4min 39scc, 4mln 38 3-ssec, 4min 40sec. Winner trained by G. Noble. Yaldhurst.

Light Brigade was bracketed with McAlister.

ALL AGED STAKES, of £600: one mile and a half.—3, 48. Grice’s HARDY OAK by Nelson Derby—Queen’s Treasure 6vrs 36 O. E. Hooper 1; 5, 5 W. J. Suttie’s Bronze Eagle 36 C. Tasker 2; 1, 1 F. McKendry’s Countless 36 G. McKendry 3. 4, 7 Volusia; 9, 9 Wee Logan scr; 8, 8 Battle Colours; 2, 2 Springfield Globe; 6, 6 Special Edition bracketed Stormtost; 7. 3 Worthy Cross also started. Won by a length and a half; three lengths; four lengths. Springfield Globe was fourth. Times—3min 23sec, 3min 23 2-ssec, 3min 25sec. Winner trained by Owner, Tinwald.

TINWALD HANDICAP, of £225; 3min 34sec class; one mile and a half.—9, 6 £„X a i cc ! ner and w - Rogers’s SPORTS GUIDE by Gaillard—Queen Maud 38 G Cameron 1; 14. 12 O. T. Evans’s Cold Steel .W. Willetts 2; 8.7 G. J. Barton’s Lucky Gem H. J. Smith 3.

6. 5 Canister; 15, 16 Castlebar; 18, 18 Cinchona; 15, 17 Comeaway; 19, 19 Direct Bingen; 10, 10 Golden Shadow; 11, 11 In the Mood; 7, 9 Jack's Pal; 17, 15 Lanaco; 1, 1 Nola Scott and Highland Scott coupled: 2, 2 Quite New; 4. 4 Trikkala: 20, 20 Wee Jack scr; 3, 3 Pontoon; 12, 14 Dianus 12; 5, 8 Scotch Music, 13, 13 Cabin Boy 48 also started. Won by a length; halt a length; head. Canister was fourth Times—3min 22 4-ssec, 3min 20sec, 3mln 26 l-ssec. Winner trained by G. Cameron, New Brighton.

NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES, of £1000; for two-year-olds; one mile and a half.—l, 1 T. J. Atkinson's ACROPOLIS by Dillon Hall—Seaworthy R. B. Berry 1; 6, 7 M. c, McTlgue’s Plunder Bar owner 2; 3, 4 Misses W. and M. Madden’s Paul Collette D. C. Watts 3; 7, 7 J. R. McKenzie’s Scottish Emperor G. B. Noble 4. 9, 9 Bonny Bridge; 8, 8 Donald Dlnnle; 3, 5 Imperial Lady; 4, 2 Leonin, bracketed with Netherby; 11, 11 News Agent; 10. 10 Northern Lass; 7, 7 Vole's Victory also started. Won by a neck; length and a half. Times—3min 30 l-s?cc, 3min 30 2-ssec, 3mln 31sec. Winner trained by R. B. Berry, Yaldhurst, MAYFIELD HANDICAP, of £250; 3min 2Dsec class; one mile and a half.—l, 1 A. J. Wilson’s ROYAL WORTHY by Frank Worthy—Royal Serene 60 M. C. McTigue 1; S. Easton’s Manian O. McKendry 2; N. J. Gatley’s Mllllsle J. Young 3. 6, 4 Guy Hugo scr; 5, 5 Timworthy 12: 3, 3 Jimmy Drusus; 7, 7 Mohican also started, Length and a half; four lengths Jimmy Drusus was fourth. Times—;imin 28sec. • 3min 32 l-s.sec. 3min 32 l-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Methven. ACTON HANDICAP, of £250; 3min 28sec class; one mile and a half.—4, 4 E. Russell’s LATEST EDITION by Grattan Loyal—Daphne de Oro P. Gallagher 1; 1, 1 C. Falconer and W. Rogers’s Sports Guide J. Pringle 2; 6, 6 A, J. Wilson's Loyal Friend M. C. McTigue 3. Bracketed with Snorts Guide were Glen Travis 12; Stylish Wilkes 36. and Mongolian 60.

Also started: 8, 8, Dewey's Last; 12. 12 Don Walla, 7,10 Flash Guy, 13,13 Gay Lady, 2.2 Loyal King. 11, 11 Slleve Donard, 3, 3 Zlngarrle scr; 9, 7 Tenpcnnybit 12; 3, 3 Purveyor 38; 10, 9 Jacosc 4B also started. Neck; five lengths. Purveyor was fourth. Times—3mln 27 l-3sec, 3min 28sec, 3mln 24sec. Winner trained by P. P. Gallagher, Washdyke. WINTER HANDICAP, of £275; 2min 47sec class; one mile and a quarter,—B, 7 J. C. South’s HAPPY MAN by Man o’ War—Dillon Maid 24 C. King 1; 4, 4, R. B. Berry's Springfield Globe 36 owner 2: 5, 6 R. Towniey’s Pleasant. Guy owner 3

6, 5 Special Edition scr bracketed with Stormtost 12, 11, 10 Clockwork, 9, 11 Oxford Scholar, 12, 12 Toorak, 10, 9 Wainonl Girl, 7, 8 Worthy Cross scr: 3, 3 Bronze Eagle, 2, 2 Chatmos, 13, 13 Colonel Grattan, 1, 1 Loyal Rey 24 also started. Length; neck. Bronze Eagle was fourth. Times—2min 46sec, 2min 45 2-ssec, 2min 48 3-ssec. Winner trained by E. J. Smith. Prebbleton.

TROTTING NOTES

Change of Luck The New Brighton trainer, G. Cameron, had a change of luck at tire Ashburton meeting, both his successful candidates, Worthy Addition and Sports Guide, paying double-figure dividends.

Light Brigade Mr J. R. McKenzie's American importation, Light Brigade, registered a good performance to win the Longtaeach Handicap. By Volomite from Spinster, he brings a wealth of blood lines to New Zealand, and it will be surprising if breeders do not take advantage of him in the coming season. A Disappointment Once again Traverse disappointed his supporters. A bad break at the start settled his chance in the Longbeach Handicap. Pleasant Guy Usually a quick beginner, Pleasant Guy dwelt at the start of the Winter Handicap. She pulled her way to the front with a mile covered, but weakened over the final stages. On this performance Pleasant Guy appears likely as a sprint winner. Loyal Friend Although he appeared on the burly side, Loyal Friend attracted attention oy his effort in the Acton Handicap. Like Royal Worthy, he Is trained at Methven by Mr A. J. Wilson. Royal Worthy. In spite of breaks, won the Mayfield Handicap comfortably from what proved to be a weak field. Sale at Epsom A filly by Indianapolis from Lady Gertrude. dam of Hilda Potts, was purchased at a sale in Auckland last week by Mr G. J. Barton, of Dunedin, for 180 guineas. Other sales of trotting stock were:—Filly by Indianapolis from a Great Parrish mare, 65 guineas; gelding by Jewel Pointer from a Great Parrish mare, 37} guineas; Connenora, by Travis Axworthy —Millie de Oro, 35 guineas. Rain Mars Holiday at Rangiora.— The rain which fell yesterday marred the holiday at Rangiora. Usually the, beaches at Waikuku and Woodend are well patronised on such a holiday, but yesterday they bore a neglected appearance, most people preferring to remain at home.

AUCKLAND R.C.

STEEPLECHASE WON BY GOLD SPOT

(P.A.) AUCKLAND, June 7. The Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The track was heavy. The attendance was large. The totalisator handled £173.530 ss, against £111.323 10s. The total for the meeting was £328,647, against £222,177, an increase of £106,470. Results : TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE, about two miles and a half.—3, 3 SIR WAIMAI 9-4 Coon 1; 5, 5 Hunting Chief 9-0 car. 9-5$ Winder 2; 1, 1 Abbey Lu 9-12 A. Jenkins 3.

Scratched: Kenya Mist, Persistence. Fifteen lengths; half a length. Time, smln 13sec.

ORAKEI HURDLES, one mile and threequarters.—6. 6 RICH BLOOD 9-3 L, Brown l; 1, 3 Malacca 10-10 Temperton 2; 10, 10 Ramlllles 9-0 car. 9.1$ Baker 3.

Scratched: Cuisirie'-. Hasten, Wildore, Mark Anthony, Veritable. Two lengths: a length. Time. 3min 27sec. YORK HANDICAP, one mile.—l 6. 15 FOXLORE 7-5 Hughes 1:21, 20 Kinvara 7-0 R. Caddy 2; 18, 16 Esquire 7-0 Buchanan 3.

Scratched; Royal Merit, Babrow, Lowry Bay, Manuma. A length and a quarter; a head. Time, Imin 43sec. Brackets; Kiwara and Glenbevan, Squire and Merry Vaals.

WINTER STEEPLECHASE, about three miles.—l. 3 GOLD SPOT 11-10 Sinton 1; 2, 1 Chat 10-11 Temperton 2; 8, 7 Erination 9-2 Baker 3. Scratched: The Cardinal, Kinkee. Fifteen lengths; two lengths. Time, 6mln 13sec.

CAMPBELL HURDLES, two miles.—l. 1 COLIBRI 9-13 Temperton 1; 7, 7 Black Musk 10-5 L, Brown 2; 2, 4 Hunto 10-5 Winder 3.

Scratched: Town Survey, Mendelssohn, Surpeen, Malacca, Culsinler, Ascot Bloom. Two lengths; a neck. Time, 3min SSsgc, VISITORS’ HANDICAP, six furlongs;— 3, 3 KRONOS 9-0 Mark wick 1; R, 4 Boterman 8-5 Martinovich 2; 10, 10 Transmitter 8-0 Holland 3. All started. A neck each way. Time. Imin 17 4-sscc.

FIRST FITZROY HANDICAP, one mile. —l3, 13 SIR REYNARD 8-0 car. 8-1 Howard I; 8. 9 Lord Defoe 8-13 Mudford 2; 17. 17 Ballyncntv 8-0 Clifford 3. Scratched; Peter Gregor, Loch Acre. Malaguenfl, Royce. Three-quarters of a length: short head. Time, Imin 45sec. SECOND FITZROY HANDICAP, one mile.—9, 8 DEPENDABLE 8-0 Hooton 1; 6, 6 Yes Tor 8-13 Phillips 2; 5, 5 Taku Kara 9-4 Cameron 3. Scratched: Laughing Fox. Three-quar-ters of a length: a neck. Time, Imin 45 2-ssec. TURF GOSSIP Answer to Correspondents Inquirers.—Dominate was withdrawn from his first day's engagement at Wingatui at 2.30 p.m. on June 27. Mishaps at Ellerslie In addition to Evans Head, Radiant Bay, Surpeen, and Cuisinier fell in the Great .Northern Hurdles, and Esquire was pulled up early. Acreman was left at the post, and, took no part in the race. Gold Spot. Kanui te Pal, Comrle, and Smiling Thru fell in the Great Northern Steeplechase. Sale at Auckland

At a thoroughbred sale at Auckland last week the top price was 250 guineas for the brood mare Bay of Islands, by Te Monanul from Gazclla. Palustre, by Tea Tray from Marshlands, brought 240 guineas. Both mares were stinted to Foxbridge. The former Riccanon filly, Pennywhistle, by Mypsotis from Pennywise, was sold for 200 guineas. Other sales were:—Hunting Maid 125gns, Heroic Star. lOOgns, Ernette lOOgns, Tea Money 85gns, Fox Queen 65gns, and Flying Drake 60gns.

Open Sprinters at Wlngatul Fleet Street, now eight years old, added to his consistent record in the southern part of the South Island by an impressive win In the Members’ Handicap at Wingatui last Saturday. He was in the middle of live field rounding the home turn, and did not actually become prominent until the run home had been entered. He then made a fast run to go past the leaders, Prince Shad and Royal Chorus, and won fairly comfortably from Sing Sing and Dark Olga. The two lastnamed were responsible for- excellent efforts as both were slow to move off. Dark Olga being in last place In the first furlong. Both were finishing faster tlvan the winner, and no doubt would have beaten him with a little further to go. Night Pal also spoilt his chance in this race by failing to get away on terms. He was well back early, and did not improve his position to any extent. Two Failures

St. Cloud was a surprising first choice for tlve Members’ Handicap at Wlngatul, but In spite of having ground and distance to suit her. she failed to show any promise of winning, and finished in fifth place. Mauretania, In the same race, was one of the leaders Inside the final furlong, but as on the first day failed to carry on.

T nf£i* PrAdfiPric Prince Shad Ivad 8-6 on the first day at Wingatul and, with the hurdle horseman, R. Register, in the saddle, carried 6lb over-weight. He had the same impost last Saturday, but as Register had in the meantime reduced his weight, he did not have to carry any extra poundage. The Paper Money gelding showed marked improvement, as after being slow early, he raft round the field past the home turn, and was in first place when the straight was reached. He evidently showed signs of tiring early in the run home, as his rider had the whip on him a good way from the post. Prince Shad, however, held on well In tlv? circumstances, and was beaten for third money only in the last stride. He has only to keep sound to return soon to the winning list.

Not Sustained Lincoln occupied a new role for him by being one of the leaders for the early part of the concluding event at Wingatul, but he did not hold his position very long. He was moving into the barrier when the tapes went up. and was first into his stride, a lucky move that no doubt accounted for his unusual prominence. Lincoln is a good-looking gelding by Foxbridge from Love Story by Romeo, but has been a very expensive proposition in the last 12 months. Middle Distance Hacks The Stonyhurst-brcd Courtdress. a brother to Night Dress, showed a little of his best form in the final event at Wlngatui, and the manner in which he completed his task to run Paladeo to a neck margin suggested he may yet win some good middle distance races. Paladeo’s win was his first since he was successful at Oamaru last March. He is a bold galloper, but has not been very consistent in his races.