TRENTHAM RACES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1114, 29 April 1911, Page 7

TRENTHAM RACES.

AUTUMN MEETING.

EQUITAS WINS THE HANDICAP. CHALLENCE STAKES, ______ i ALL THE FAVOURITES BEATEN. There was only a fair attendance at Trcntham yesterday when tho first day of the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting was held, tho falling-off being attributable, no doubt, to the unsettled weather of tho past few days, combined with tho fact that yesterday was an "off-day." Usually tho meeting has opened on ( a half-holiday. Though rain fell in the city yesterday morning it a'emaincd fine all day at Trcntham and, in tho lawn and saddling paddock, it was comparatively dry under foot, while tho racing track was'not as heavy as might liavo. been expected. Among thoso present at the fixture were tho 'Acting-Prime Minister (tho Hon. - Jas. Carroll), tho Minister for Railways (the Hon. J. A. Millar), and prominent owiicrs from different parts of tho Dominion. Good fields were the order of tho day, 'find little fault could be found with the 'quality of tho sport provided, though tho public would, no doubt, havo enjoyed themselves better liad they been better able to select the winners. Not b single favourite prevailed during the .daj', and in- most of tho events, the winners camo from tho lightly-weighted division, though, in contrast to this general run of affairs, the top-weight triumphed in tho principal event, the Thompson Handicap. This was Equitas, who led the field practically tho wholo way, and won with something in hand. The' North Island Challenge Stakes fell to the two-year-old, Bandiera, who secured, a big lead in tho early stages of tho race, and just lasted.long enough to defeat-Madam Madcap.' .',: The present meeting is the first held at Trent-ham sinco tho Gaming Act came into operation to abolish bookmakers, and considerable interest was evinced as to how the totalisator would faro in tho absenco of tho layer's of , odds. Tho poor attendance, was, of course, big totalisator returns, find then tho downfall of the favourites meant that the money on tho racecoursp was circulating within narrower limits. Hence the investments for tho 'day. only amounted to £13,045, while, last year, they totalled £12,470 when, in' addition tho club received £951 10s. in. fees from tho bookmakers. If tho weather keeps fine to-day tho figures will probably read much better. Results of yesterday's events are as follow:— ■FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. >2 Mr. R. M'Dougall's b. g. Sum-ay, 1 by Lethe—Daybreak, oyrs., 9st. . 121b ~.(F. Fiy nn ) i 3 Mr. G. Hume's Bally Shannon,. '< ... 9st. olb ~..(C. Price) 2 % Mr. A. Roro's Whitcstone, 9st. , ' . (E. Murtagh) 3 Also started: 1 Torbclle, 9st. 101b. (H. Telford);.s British Ride, Ost. (T. Pritchard). Bally Shannon took tho lead early, and .led .past tho stand stone and Sunray, with Torbello last. 'At tho milo Sunray took charge, and went out, several lengths ..ahead-of ..the others. e Tw-bello jset out after tho leader,.and had got. on terms nt the second to last jump, but he fell there,leaving Sunray to win easily by three lengths/: from.''Bally ....Shannon]'":.with Whitcstono'a poor third. Time.:3miii. 31 2-ssec. • ; ;.- ; WAIWETU HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. .'. Seven furlongs. B Mr. J. J. Corry's br. g. Bracken, '.by'Epaulet—Zealandia, 6yrs., . .'Bst, 111b (F. Porter) 1 'A Messrs.' Delancy and Riordan's Toango, Sst. 91b (H. Gray)' 2 7 Mr. W. M. Halley's Hilarian, Bst.

(F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 3 Irish Bifid, 9st. 131b. (W. Young) ;,1 Fhugot, 9st. 21b. (Sid. Reid); 2 St. Felix, Bst. 131b. (Jenkins ; 6 Miro, Bst. (W. Ryan). Bracken was quickest to begin, while St. Felix, and Flingot had the worst of the start. Bracken led air the way, and won nicely by a length and a half from Toango,* who was a little over a length in front of Hilarian. Irish Rifle was 'fourth, and Jlira fifth. Time, lmin. 36 l-ssec.

SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.

>D Mr. C. Ross's blk. f. Deplov, by Field Battery—Katerina, 3yrs., 7st. 121b ..(C. Emarson) 1 % Mr. J. Matthew's Longwood, Bst. 51b. (Traill) 2 & Mr. F. Easton's Moutoa Girl, 7st. 71b ..'..(M'Lean) 3

Also started: 12 Floater, 9st. (A. Oliver); 10 Brown Trout, Bst. 111b. (C. Carmont); 1 Canterbury, Bst. (E. Cotton) ; 2 Laius, 7st. 121b. (C. Jenkins); 13 Odessa, 7st. 71b. (L. Wilson); 8 Silver Bullet, 7st. 71b., carried 7st. 91b. i(H. Gray); 11 Icel, 7st. 21b. (E. Lowe); 15 Retainer, 7st. (H. Watson); 7 Lady Volley, 7st. (Gordon); 3 Golden A«o, 7st. .(Monk); .14 Foreshot, 7st. (Meagher); 6 St. Brandon, 7st., carried 7st. 21b. (R. Young). Odessa 'Was tho first to- show out, and was followed by Deploy and Laius. Deploy was quickly in front, and, pulling double throughout, ho won easily by a good length from Longwood, who was just clear of Moutoa Girl. Just after the placed horses came Silver Bullet, -Lady Volley, and Golden Ago. Time, lmin. 33 3-oscc.

THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second horse to receive 75 sovs., and the third horse 25 sovs. from tho stake. Ono mile. 10 Mr. Tiemi Puru's b. m. Equitas, , by Advance—Muriwai, syrs. 9st- 21b (W. Young) 1 B Mr. D. Buick's br. c. Vibration, by Papakura—Detonation, 3vrs., 6st. 101b. '...... .(S. Meagher) 2 'D.3Mf. T. F. ' Goddard's blk. g.' Mulga Bill, by Morriwee—Gipsy Queen, 6yrs., 6st, 101b. (M'Doiiald) 3 Also started: 9 Iranui, Bst, 91b. (W. Hyan); 11 Full Rate, Sst. 121b. (Sid; Reid); 3 Sharpshooter, Bst. 51b. (F. E, Jones); 2 Vice-Admiral, Bst. 41b. (H. Gray); 8 Gipsy Belle, 7st. 121b. (Jenkins); 15 Dearest, 7st. 91b. (Traill); 6 My Lawyer, 7st. 81b. (Ellis); 1 AVimmera, 7st. 61b. (Emerson); 12 Woodliey, 7st. 81b. (L. Wilson); 17 Genius, 7s't. 61b. (E. Lowe); 14 Kauroa, 7st. 31b. (M'Mullen); 7 Sea Queen, 7st. (M'atson); 4 Gunboat, Gst. 131b. (R. Young); 16 Lady Moutoa, Gst. 71b. (M'Lean). From a good start, Sea Queen showed out ahead of Equitas, Vibration, and Dearest, while Kauroa, Woodhey, and Iranui ivero at tho tail of the field. Before going a furlong Equitas had taken the lead, and, on reaching tho haystack, she was two lengths ahead of Sea Queen, who was followed by Full Rate, Dearest, and Wimmera, with Iranui still last. . At the half-mile post there was no change in tho order of the leaders, but Vibration, Gipsy Belle, Mulga Bill, and Gunboat were moving up from the ruck. With heads turned for home,- Equitas was going better than any of. her opponents, the nearest of whom wore Sea Queen, Gipsy Belle, AVinimera, Vibration, Full Rate, Mulga Bill, and Gunboat. Equitas won comfortably by a length and a half from .Vibration, who was a neck in front of

Mulga Bill, tho last-named being unlucky. Then camo Gunboat and Wimmora, with Gipsy Bello last. Time linin. 46sec. Tho following are the pievious winners of tho. race :— st.lb. ni.ccc. 1692-Mr. J. F. M'Andrew's KupeuKa, 7 0 1 51b 189J—Mr. U. Jlarumaru's Hangipuhi 7 7 1461-5 1894-Mr. J. Kcan's Lottie... 8 2 1441-5 1695-Jlr. S. M'Guinness's Wniulsu 7 5 1471-5 1897—Mr. S. li'Quinncss'a W'aiului 813 145 1898—Mr. a. M'Ouinness's Waiuku 10 3 143 4-5 IB99—Mr. It, Connop's Amourcux 6 9 142 1900—lion. J. D. Orniond's Jabber ..7. 8 6 .1 48 1901-Mr. O. Gordon'n Boreas 9 9 1 423-5 1902-slr. D. Gordon's Ostial; 713 143 4-5 1903-311'. S. h. Parsons's Shrapnel 712 1412-5 19C4-Jlr. B. A. Laurent's Full Ory 710 143 1905—Sir O. Clifford's Sipwalman 7 8 1 433-5 1906-Mr. G. Hunter's My still- , , , cation 7 2 1424-5 1907-Mr. g: F. Moore's Helen Portland 7 3 1412-5 1908* Mr. \f. Cooper's Suubonnct 7 2 143 4-5 ISC2* Mr. 11. F. Nicoll's Sea Kini; 611 143 4-5 1909-Mr. E. J. Watt's AboriRino 8 5 143 191C-Mr. O. D. Greenwood's Armlet 813 1 401-5 *Dcad heat. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 050 sovs., second horso to receive 100 sovs., and the third horso 50 sovs. from tho stake; a . further sum of 50 sovs. to bo deducted from the stake' and apportioned for the encouragement of breeders; weight for age with penalties. : Seven furlongs. 3 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's eb. c. Bahcliera, by Royal Artillery—Curfew Bell, 2yrs., 7st. lib. (A. Stratford) 1 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Madam Madcap, by Clanranald —Madowla, 3yrs., 9st. Gib. (F. E. Jones) 2 4 Mr. J. Buckley's b. c. St. Petersburg, by Kilcheran—Neva, 2yrs., 7st. lib (Meagher), 3 Also started: 1 Masterpiece 7st. 61b. (Emerson); and 2 l'ierene, 7st. 61b. (H. Gray). ' Bandiera went to the front at tho barrier rise, and, when half tho journey had been covered, ho had a lead of nearly ten lengths. Madam Madcap came fast in the straight, but could only get to within half a length of Baudiera. . St. Petersburg was a poor third, and Masterpiece was next. Time, lmin. 31 3-sscc. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 3 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's br. f. Khamsin, by Quarrymair— Mist, 7st, 71b (1-1. Gray) 1 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's Royal Scotch, Sst. 81b (Oliver) 2 4 Sir Geo. Clifford's Terebinth, 7st. 111b. ..; (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 2 Bootle, 9st. Gib. (F. D. Jones); 6 Mazurka, Gst. 91b. (Stratford); 5 Aloha, Gst. 71b. (M'Lcan); 7 Abercoad, Gst. 71b. (Emerson); . 8 Mt. Victoria, Gst. 71b. (Richards). Aloha was quickest to begin, and was followed by Royal Scotch. Royal Scotch led.into tho straight, with Terebinth, Bootle, and Aloha as nearest attendants. Khamsin then came fast on the outside, and, drawing level at the half-distance, won by half a length from Royal Scotch, with Terebinth a good third, and Rootle closo up, fourth. Time, lmin. 5 l-ssec. As the rider of Terebinth omitted to weigh-in, third money, was awarded to Bootle. - i •. RAILWAY HANbIOA-p,''of 200 sovs. ' Six furlongs. 3 Mr. R. Buick's ch. g. Zealand, by Finland—Mercia, 6yrs.. 6st. 71b. ■ •• • ,(J. M'Lcan) .' 1 8 Mr. F. G. Roe's Thetis, Gst. 71b. (V. Lee) 2 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Formby, 7st. 10ib (Wilson) 3

Also started: 5 Obsono, 9st.. 101b. (R. Hatch); 6 Gold Lace, 9st. 41b. (W. Ryan); 9 Tumut, Bst. 101b. (S. Reid); 2 Sunburnt, Bst. 81b. (W. Price); 4 Mon Ami, Gst. 121b. (M'Mullen); 7 Te Kahurangi, 6sfc. 71b. (Emerson). Te Kahurangi was quickest to show out, followed by Tumut and Mon Ami, while Thetis was at the tail of the field. Te Kahurangi led past the half-mile, followed by Mon Ami, Zealand, Thetis, and Tumut. Mon Ami passed To. Kahurangi at the straight entrance, but was at once tackled by Zealand, Formby, and Thetis. A good race home ended in favour of Zealand by a clear length from Thetis, who was a head in front of Formy. Mon Ami was fourth, and Sunburnt fifth. Time, lmin. 18 4-oscc TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 8. Mr. H. Whitney's br. c. Turna, by Stcpniak—Fairymaid, 3vrs., 7st. (S. Meagher) 1 10 Mr. W. Pewcne's St. Bees, Gst, 71b. , (M'Lean) 1 1 Mr. J. Smith's Master Svlviai 7st. 131b. "... (Ayre) 3 Also started: 6 Montiform, Bst. 121b. (R. Hatch); 4 Allurement, Bst. 61b. (Oliver); 9 Longstep, Sst. (Wilson); 2 Itongomau, 7st. Blb. (M'Mullen); 7 Kina, 7st. 81b. (Traill); 5 Makara, 7st. 81b. (H. Gray); 12 Miss Murphy, 7st. 71b. (Gordon); 8 Varna, 6st. 71b. (Richards) ; 3 Royal Knight, 6st. 71b. (Emerson); 11 Egypt, 6st. 71b. (Stratford). This was tho best finish of the day. The placed horses crossed the line with heads only separating them, while Longstep -was a good fourth. Time, lmin. 19seo. NOTES ON THE RACING. Of tho fivo starters in the First Hurdlo Race, Torbelle carried most money w'hilo Sunray was tho best backed of the others. Torbelle, after being last for tho first six furlongs, mado a forward move and, half a mile from home, tho race appeared to be in his keeping, but he ran down tho second to last fence,- and came down. The winner, Sunray, was in a nice position from the start,'and Flynn took'him to the front at tho mile post. After that, ho was only troubled by Torbelle, and when the latter fell, Sunray won very easily. Bally Shannon made a good showing for a beginner, and promises to be useful over hurdles. The Waiwetu Handicap brought out seven starters, Sea Queen and Kilosteri being tho defections. Flingot was the favourito selection, but any chance which he had was completely extinguished at tho start, as he got away several lengths behind the others. His running suggested that, had ho got away on terms with the field, ho would have been very hard to beat. Bracken, who was always in front, had an easy victory at tho finish. Irish Rifle was the only candidate that threatened danger at any part of the journey, and ho tired to nothing at tho finish. Toanga and Hilarian both finished well, but did not apparently troublo tho winner. The whole of tho acceptors started in tho Silverstream Handicap for which Canterbury was mado a slightly better favourito than Laius. Laius was prominent for a few strides at the start, but Canterbury was never sighted in the front division, which was led by Deploy. The last-named was comparatively neglected in the betting, this, no doubt, being due to Tier recent failures, combined with the opinion held by many that she would not shape well in tho soft going. As it happened sho appeared to revel in it, and, after pulling hard all' tho way, had still a lot to sparo at the finish. Longwood, who finished second, had the others well beaten. Scratchings for the Thompson Handicap were: —Irish Rifle, wlw had run

in tho Waiwetu Handicap; Gold Lace, who was reserved for the Kailway HanBoanerges, and Cheddar. This left 1/ starters and, when it was seen that Wimmora. had been left in, in preference to his stable companion, Cneddar, backers selected him as favourite. Of tho others, Vice-Admiral, Sharpshooter, Gunboat, and Vibration all enjoyed support. When the horses paraded in tho bird-cage, My Lawyer was perhaps the most attractive looking candidate in a big field which, by tho way, has only once been larger, viz., in 1909, when 18 horses contested tho event. Gipsy Belle, who had not done a great deal of work during tho week, was very lively in the enclosure and unseated Jenkins, who had a lucky escape from being thrown on top of the iron fence. If one horso pleased better than the others, in the preliminary, it was Vibration, who was very much at homo in the going. Tho start (after a brief delay) was a good one, biit the candidates did not long remain in line. Sea Queen showed out first, but she quickly gave place to Equitas, who led tho field at a great pace, and never gave anything a chance to get on terms. Tho comfortable manner in which tho in arc won under her big impost, further stamps her as a first-class performer, and she seems to bo quito invincible at Trcntham, where she previously vanquished Armlet. W. Young, who had tho mount, had not previously ridden tho winner of the Thompson Handicap, the lato Edgar Russell being tho only horseman to score twice in the event since its inception. Of the beaten candidates, most credit is due to Vibration, who was unlucky to meet such a good mare as tho winner. Gunboat drew an outside position at the start, but this should not havo affected his chance as there is a long straight run from the barrier. Gipsy Belle was going nicely in the straight when she received a hump, but she appeared to bo a trifle on the bi;j side to get to tho end of the mile. ViceAdmiral never showed in ?. winning position, and at no stage did the favourite, Wimmera, appear to have a chance with the winner.

. Madam Madcap and Masterpiece being bracketed in tho North Island Challenge Stakes, carried the bulk of the betting, whilo Pierene was tho most fancied of the others. The event did not excite anything like the interest that was noticeable in last year's race, and speculation was limited. Bandiera, who camo from Riccarton with a greatreputation for speed, was mostly voted a non-stayer, but his light weight enabled him to see tho distance out yesterday, and he amply demonstrated his wonderful speed by gaining nearly ten lengths in the first three furlongs, and running the full distance on the heavy track in the good time of lmin. 31 3-sscc. Under tho circumstances, the performance of Madam Madcap, in runniiiß; the colt to half a length, while conceding him 331b., was, to say the least of it, an excellent one.

Khamsin, half-sister to that great sprinter, Vladimir, scored a meritorious victory in the Plunkct Nuriery Handicap, when she defeated a hot favourite in Royal Scotch. Aloha and Royal Scotch were next the rails at the start, and gained a couple of •lengths thereby.. Entering the straight it seemed any odds on tho favourite winning, but Khamsin came on the outside, and, in tho last furlong, beat everything for pace. Bootle, who started on the extreme outside, shaped very well under his big weight.

On account of the double win of the Stead colours. Sunburnt was heavily supported in the Railway Handicap, and carried nearly as much money as the actual favourite Formby, while- Zealand was better backed than any of the remaining ..candidates. ... To.. Kaliurangi was quickest away, but, after leading for a couple of furlongs, he .finished out of a place. Mon Ami looked a winner until the last furlong, when she was tackled by Zealand, and faded right out of a place. Zealand won by a clear length from Thetis, but perhaps lie ivas fortunate, as Thetis was -the last to leave the mark, and had to make up several lengths. Formby, who ran third, never struck ono as likely to win during the race, nor did Sunburnt, who finished fifth. In the concluding event Master Sylvia was. made the hottest favourite of tho day, but his backers had not tho pleasure of collecting either first or second dividend. It appeared, however, as if ho should have won—and won easily—for ho was only beaten by a neck, and was going faster than anything els© at the finish. Tho winner, though owned by Mr. H. Whitney, was trained at Poririm, and was tho only winner from that powerful stable which prevailed during the afternoon. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following acceptances have been received for to-day's racing:— HURDLES HANDICAP, of 100 so vs. One milo and a half. St. lb. St. lb. Sunray 10 1,1 Bally Shannon 9 11 Torbello 10 5 Whitestone ... 9 i PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs, st. lb. St. lb.> Formless 10 I Aphaea '. 7 12 Sunburnt 9 13 Terebinth 7 i) Orton 9 ,'t Odessa 7 5 Royal Scotch S 10 Altear 7 0 Bandiera 8 10 Aloha 6 7 Master' Sylvia 8 i Mazurka G 7 Ayaunce 8 3 Abercoad ... 6 7 . Directoirc ... 8 1 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 325 sovs. One inilo and a quarter. St. lb. St. 11,. Iranui 8 7 Dearest 7 3 Merrivonia ... 8 7 Mulga 8i11..7 0 Vice-Admiral 7 12 Kauroa G 12 Cheddar 7 10 Flingot 6 12 Woodhey ... 7 -1 HUTT HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile. „ r st- lb. St. lb. My Lawyer .. 9 9 Bourrasque. . 8 11 Bracken .... 9 7 St. Felix 8 '7 Sea Queen ... 9 3 HiJarinu .... 8 0 SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. st - lb. St. lb. Full Rata ... 9 7 My Lawver .. 7 12 Obsono y i Formby' 7 in Cold Laco ... 9 0 Wimmera ... 7 U Tumut 8 8 Zealand 7 i Effort 8 S Sea Queen ... 7 i Formless .... 8 7 Bracken 7 11 Sharpshooter 8 7 Thetis 6 13 Gipsy Belle . 8 5 To Kaliurangi G 7 Sunburnt ... 8 i Lady Moutoa G 7 BELMONT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. „ , =t- "'• St. 11). Master Sylvia 8 -t Makara 7 5 Allurement ... 8 2 Aluiapai .... 7 2 Longstep 8 1 Lady Volley . 7 0 Directoire ... 7 13 Mira fi. 13 Kina 7 7 Royal Knight G 7 Eongomau ... 7 7 Egypt G 7 MURITAI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs, st- ll>. St. ]1,. Floater -8 9 Lams 7 7 Montiform ... 8 8 Silver Bullet 7 3 Brown Trout 8 G Odessa 7 •> Longwood ... 8 G Golden Age ... G 10 Deploy 8 G Foreshot .... 6 7 Tiirna 7 11 St. Brandon . G 7 Moutoa Girl .78 AUCKLAND NOMINATIONS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.! Auckland, April 28. Tho following nominations wero received to-night for tho chief events at tho Auckland Racing Club's Winter meeting :— GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES.Compass, Lethean, Slaney, Castadrift, AVimmera, Tho Native, Appin, Reumac, Excalibur, Delegate, Torbello, Ribstonc Pippin, Merrio Zealand, Marton, Waterworks, Armagh, Irish, Black [ Northern, Antarctic, John, Paritutu,

Kohupatiki, Lady Patricia, Paiaha, Paisano, Sol, Hunakaha, Maidi, Pat, Whakaweira, Prophet, JToanga, Bully, Don Quex, Napo Nape, Montigo, Anratus. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLES.— Romp, Tho Native, Lovell, Cnstout, Torbclle, Armagh, Irish, First Barrel, Antarctic, Paritutu, Kohupatiki, Loch Fyne, Corazon, Eldorado, Cloudy Morn, Sol, Lo Beau, Hunakaha, Maidi, Mahara, Prophet, Laddie, Commander, Bachelor, Red Macgrcgor, Reservoir, King Hippo, Pleiades, Anratus.