TRENTHAM RACES.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2367, 25 January 1915, Page 3

TRENTHAM RACES.

CONCLUDING DAY

BIG HANDICAP WON BY PAVLOVA HELBURN PLATE CROESUS SCORES AGAIN Favoured by beautifully fine weather tie Wellington Racing Club brought its Summer Meeting to a very successful close on Saturday. There was a very large attendance of the publio and tho totalisator figures for the day broke all previous club records. The investments on the eight races amounted to £43,516, making an aggregate of £124,389 for the tliree days, a substantial increase on the figures—£lo6,33o — for the three days of the last Summer Meeting. The rains of the previous day had freshened up the lawns without leaving them damp, while the racing track was in splendid condition, the new straight courses being again used for the short-distance events. * During the day, the stewards reopened the case of C. Emerson, who had been suspended on Friday, but decided that the decision arrived at should stand. The victories of Pavlova, Tarlngamutu, Croesus, and Gold Soult were followed by popular demonstrations, nil the horses named having won previously at the fixture. Bonny Eigg and' Blackall were both heavily supported in the opening event, the Wallaceville "Welter, and between them they carried over half the money on the totalisator. Neither paid a dividend, however, the race being won by Rereliau, who was followed home by the consistent Jem. The latter was most unfortunate in again suffering defeat as he covered more ground than any other candidate in the race, and was then only half a length awav from the winner at the finish'. With the exception of Hoy, Rereliau was the biggest outsider to prevail at the meeting.

Banksia', who finished third- in her Taco on the opening day, improved on that effort by running second in the Douro Cnp on Friday, and on Saturday she produced winning form, and carried off the Melrose Welter, in which Crown Pearl and Belasco were both bettc-r favourites than the Riccarton mare. On account of the fact that C. Emerson was unable to ride, L. Wilson had the mount on Banksia and during the afternoon had the other winning mounts (Pavlova and Emperador), which, in the ordinary course of events, would have been taken by Emerson.

Happiness was withdrawn from the Hopeful Stakes Handicap, and this left six runners. Taringamutu, who had won the Nursery Handicap on the opening day, was made a mood favourite, as her owner, Mr. G.. Nash, made no secret of the fnct that he expected the Charlemiwne II filly to he successful again. With every race, Taringamutu appears to improve at the barrier. She stood very quietly until the tapes were released on Saturday, and although sho did not commence as quickly as Samisen and Dribble, sho finished in the most determined manner possible. The victory was a moritorious'one, because sho had to fight out every inch of the last furlong to win by a head from Dribble, to whom sho was conceding 151b.

California was a treble winner at the Trentham Winter Meeting a few years ago, and there have been other treble winners, but Pavlova is the only treble winner whoso victories comprised the big handicap on each day of the Summer Meeting. In the Summer Handicap, on Saturday, the little bay mare scored even more handsomely than sho had done in the Racing Club Handicap on Friday. She did quite a lot of fast wcrk since arriving at the course the previous week, and on top of it all she improved with every Tace. Also, sho had a new horseman every day, she 1 won on different sorts of going, with heavy and light imposts, and proved equal to gaining a victory from the position of pacemaker or from another position. She might, indeed, be classed a model racehorse.

Dinner Gong, who was concerned in the accident in the Wellington Stakes on "Friday, was withdrawn from the Kelburn Plate, as was Wise Bird, who was reserved for the City Handicap. Tho race was run over the straight half-mile, Croesus being made a better favourite than the Dunedin Stakes winner, Nones. In the first couple of furlongs Croesus seemed to run about a lot with Deeley, but as .soon as the course proper was reached, he settled down with his long sweeping stride, and ran in a very easy winner from Nones and Downham. Although tho halfmile was run in the very fast time of •IBsec., the Royal Fusilier gelding looked as if he could have improved on thai, had it been necessary to do so. Gold Soult scored his third victory ••it the meeting when he carried his impost- of 9st. 61b. home ahead of tho iie'd in the Kaitoke -Handicap. Althnugh he only scored by the narrowest, of margins from Fair Rosamond's .'mlf-brother, Black Heart, the winner would have been unfortunate had be been boaten, as he got away badly, and had to steer a course round the outside of several of the candidates.

Tlie good form shown by Ogier in tlie Wellington Cup, and his second to Pavlova in the Summer Handicap ought to hivo resulted in his being well-backed in the Consolation Handicap, but he was only sixth in demand in a field of ten. He practically won from end to end, but had little to sparo at the finish from Kilrain and Marshal M'Donald. 'l'ha tliree favourites, Indigo, Hyettus, and Fair Rosamond, failed to gain place 3.

One of the most exciting finishes of the meeting was seen in the City Handicap; when Emperador and Wiso Bird struggled past tho post locked together.. The judgo's verdict was in favour of Emperador by half a head, a iiew record for tho courso boing estabHsho'l. Blue Lake, who was responsible for the fast pace set in the early stages, finished last. RESULTS. Results of the different cvonts are WiLLACEVILLE WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. • second horse to receive 20 sovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 6 Mr. Lovedale's br. m. Rerehau, by Mamapoto—The Hempie, , 4yrs-, 7st. 71b (11. Reed) 1 3 Mr. !YV. Murray's Jem lOst. 101b. r, t r, M'Siveeney) 2 1 Mr. G. L. Stead b Bonny Rigg (imp.), 9st. 41b (B. Doelcy) 3 Also started: 4 Prince Laddo, 9st. olb. (W. Bell); 7 Arlington, 9st. lib. (H. Cairns); 2 Blacltall, Bst. 131b. (R, Borry); 8 Roumania, Bst. 91b. (A. Reed); 5 Tangihou, Bst. 21b. • (H. Young).. (Winner trained by H. Telford.) Bonny Rigg. Rerehau, and Tangihou were tlie leading division when the field settled down, whilo Jem was running last. Rerehau and Bonny Rigg led into tho straight, with Jem coming fast on the outside. After a great race up tho straight, ltcrehau won by half a length from Jom, with Bonny Rigg a neck away, third, Black-all fourth, and l'riuco Laddo tifth. Time, Imin. 29 4-5 seo.

MELROSE WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horso.to receive 35 sovs., and tlio third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs.

3 Mr. J. D. Greenwood's eh. m. Banksia, by Achilles —Tortuila, 4yrs., Bst. L'lb (L. Wilson) 1 8 Mr. A. Hunt's Briar Patch, &st.

91b (F. E. Jones) 2 1 Mr. J. George's Crown Pearl. 9st. 71b (M'Flynn) 3 Also started: 7 Honesty, Bst. 101b. (J. Campbell); 2 Belasco, Bst. 91b. (B. Deeley); 6 Master Achilles, 86t. 61b. (W. Hell): 10 Mount Victoria, Bst. 21b. (A. Reed); 9 Merry Gain, 7st. 71b. (H. Lowe); o 7st. 71b. (Buddicombe); 4 Submersion, 7st. 71b. (O. Stowe). (Winner trained by R. J. Ma6on.) At the ond of a furlong, Banksia was iu command, and she led to the finish, winning by two .lengths from Briar Patch, who was a length in front of Crown Pearl. The next to finish wore Belasco, Master Achilles, and Honesty. Time, lmin. 29sec. HOPEFUL STAKES HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second horse to. rcceivo 60 sovs., and the third horse 25 sovs. from the stake. For -two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 1 Mr. G. Nash's b. f: Taringamutu, by Charlemagne II (imp.)—Arai-te-Uru, 7st. 81b (R. Reed) 1 4 Mr. E. J. Watt's Dribble, 6st. 71b. (H. Young) 2 3 Sir George Clifford's Harlequin, 7st. 51b (G. Clarke) 3 Also started: 2 Samisen, Bst. 61b. (F. E. Jones); 6 Sicily, 6st. 71b., carried 6st. 81b. (Buddicombe); 5 Legal Tender, 6st. 71b., carried 7st. 61b. (W. Bell). _ (Winner trained' by J. Ayres). From a good start Samisen and Dribble took up the running, and led the field on to the course proper. At tlio distance Dribble had the measure of Samisen, but was then challenged by iarmganuitu, while Harlequin also put m a claim. Taringamutu gradually wore down the leader, and won by a bare head, Harlequin being half a length away third, and bamisen fourth. Time. 48 3-ssec. SUMMER, HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second horse to' receive 70 sovs. and the third horse 30 sovs. from th© stake. One mile. 3 Mr. Marion's b. m. Pavlova, 'by Charlemagne, II (imp.)—Stepka, «- „r 4yi ?-> 9st ' 21b (L- Wilson) 1 5 Mr. W. Crossan's b. h. Ogier, by Chorleniagno II (imp.)—Nautiloid, 4yrs., 6st. 101b. . (R. Buddicombe) 2 1 Mr. Gr. L. Stead's br. g. Sauci, by Charlemagne II (imp.)— Hope Diamond, 4yrs., Bst. 81b. (B. Deeley) 3 6 Mr. P. Soames's b. g. Ladoga, syrs., Bst. 61b.... (F. C. Porter) 0 1 Mr. D. Fraser's br. h. Square Deal, 4yrs., 7st. 111b. (R. Reed) 0 7 Mr. J. R. Hart' 6 cii. g. Ohudic, 4yrs:,_7st. 81b (A. Reed) 0 2 Mr. Highden's b. m. Bertrada, • _4yrs., 7st. 81b. (W. Bell) 0 9 Sir George Clifford's b. f. Court Martial, 3yrs., 7st. (G. Clarko) 0 8 Mr. M. Hobbs's br. m. Peg, syrs., 6st. 13 lb (H. Young) 0 (Winner trained by J. H. Prosser.) Chudic, Pavlova, and Peg were the first, to slnjw out, Square Deal being the last to move off. Passing the sixfiirlong post, Chudic was showing the way to Peg, Ogier, and Pavlova. The order was varied at the half-mile by Ladoga, and Square Deal running past Pavlova. Rounding tlio home bend, Chudic was beaten, and Ogier, Ladoga, and Square Deal raced into the straight abreast, just ahead of Peg and Pavlova. Tile last-named drew to the front at the distance'and won comfortably by -two lengths from Ogier, who was a length in front of Sauci. The placed horses wero followed homo by Peg, Ladoga, and Square Deal, lmin. 40 2-ssec. KELBURN PLATE, of 400 sovs.; second horse to receive 50 sovs., and the third horso 25 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Four furlongs. 1 Mr. G. F. Hardy's b. g. Croesus, by Royal Fusilier—Aurarius, 3yrs., Bst. 31b (B. Deeloy) 1 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. f. Nones, by Martian—Lovelorn, 2yrs., 6st. 91b (G. Clarko) 2 3 Mr. E. J. Watt's ch. g. Downham, by Downshire (imp.)—Seashell, 3yrs., Bst. 31b. (R. Berry) .3 4 Messrs. V. and E. Riddiford's b. f. Chakwana, 3yrs., Bst. 31b.

(A. Reed) 0 7 Mr. H. Lake's cli. f. Ladylike, Syrs., Bst. 31b : (C. Price) 0 6 Messrs. D. Buick and Son's br. c. llangitero, 2yrs., 6st. 121b. (H. Young) . 0 5 Mr. G. P. Donnelly's cli. f. Gold Foil, 2yrs., 6st. 91b. ' ( It. Buddicombe) 0 (Winner trained by J. S. O'Neill.) A beautiful start was effected, and Croesus immediately rushed to the front, followed by Nones, Gold Foil, and Downliam. When half the distance had been covered, Croesus appeared to be hard pressed by Nones and Downham, but at the distanpo he drew away, and won easily by two lengths. Half a length separated second anil third, Gold Foil being a length and a half away fourth, followed by Chakwana, Rangitero, and Ladylike. Time, 48sec. EAITOKE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second -horse to receive 20 sovs., and. the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. J. H. Prosser's br. c. Gold Soult, by Gold Crest —Consuelo, 3yrs, 9st. 61b (B. Deeley) 1 5 Messrs. E. J. White and J. S. M'Leod's Black Heart, 7st. 31b. (E. Walslie) 2 4 Sir Geo. Clifford's Bold Stroke, Bst. 41b (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 9 Sartovna, Bst. 71b. (Berry); 2 Miraculous, 7st. 131b. (A. Reed); 3 Auiber and AVhite, 7st. 121b. (W. Bell); 7 Lady Vladimir, 7st. 101b. (G. Clarke); 8 Merry Guy, 7st. 61b. (R. Reed); 10 Gold Necklace, 6st. 121b. (H. Young); 11 Belgian Lass, 6st. 121b., carried 6st. 131b. (Hollings); 6 Rockabye, 6st. 71b., carried 6st. 91b. (G. Castles). (Winner trained by J. H. Prosser.) Bold Stroke, Sartovna, and Miraculous led off the mark, Gold Soult and Black Heart being slow to move. Gold Soult, after racing round his field, drew to. the front at the half-distance, and just lasted long enough to win by half a length from Black Heart, who was a length in front of Bold Stroke. Miraculous was fourth, Merry Guy fifth, Gold Necklace sixth, and Sartovna last. Time, lmin. lsec. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.; second horse to receivo 50 sovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 6 Mr. AY. Crossan's b. h. Ogier, by Charlemagne II (imp.)— Nauti'loid, 4yrs., 6st. 91b. (R. Buddicombe) 1 4 Mr. V. Riddiford's Kilrain, Bst. 31b (L. AYllsonj 2 8 Mr. T. H. Lowry's Marshal M'Donald, 7st. 71b. (G. Clarke) 3 Also started : 5 Sea Pink, 9st. 21b. (R. Berry); 1 Indigo, Bst. 101b. (C. Stowe); !) Sitiapis, Bst. 81b. (C. Price); 7 Byron, 7st. 718. CB. Deeley); 3 Fair Rosamond, 7st. 7llj. (E. Walslie); 2 Hvettus, 7st. 41b., carried 7st. G!b. (W. Bell); 10 Scotch Melody, 6st. 71b. (FT. Yonng). ("Winner trained by 11. Goodman.) Ogier and Indigo rushed to the front from an even start, and led the field to tiie straight. Ogier then drew clear of Indigo, and, stalling off tho challenges of Kilrain and Marshal M'Donald, he won by a long neck. Threequarters of a"length separated second and third, Indigo being fourth, Fair Rosamond liftli. Sua Pink sixth, and Sinapis last. Time, 2inin. 8 2-ssee. CI TV HAND [CAP, of 300 sovs.; second horse to recßivo 40 sovs.. and tho

third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. g. Emperador, by Charlemagne II — (imp.)— Lady Wayward II (imp.), syrs., Bst. 91b. (L. Wilson) 1 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Wise Bird, 7st. Mb (AY. Bell) 2 2 Mr. 'I'. H. Lowry's Beldame, Sst. (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 4 Gladiole, Sst. 51b. (C. Price); 7 Blue Lake, 7st. 121b. (T. Catt); 0 Fabrikoff, 7st. 91b. (R. Berry); G Glenroy, 7st. 31b. (A. Reed); 8 Shaki, Gst. 121b. (R. Buddicombe); 10 Evadne, Gst. 71b. (G. Clarke); 9 Immer, Gst. 71b. (C. Sinclair). (Winner trained by R. J. Mason.) Won. by half a head after a desperate finish. Three lengths separated second and third, Gladiole being fourth, Eyadno fifth, and Blue Lake last, lime, lmin. 12 4-ssec. WINNING OWNERS. _ Principal winning owners at tho Wellington Racing Club's Summer Meeting were:— £ "Mr. *Marton" ISJOO Sir Geo. Clifford 1045 Hon. J. D. Ormond 800 Mr. G. D. Greenwood 730 Mr. J. H. Prosser 675 Mr. G. Nash GOO Mr. G. F. Hardy 480. Mr. G. L. Stead 450 Mr. W. Crossan 395 Mr. G. Hunter 270 Mr. T. H. Lowry 265 WINNING JQCKEYS. B. Deeley, with seven winning mounts, headed tlio list of winning jockeys at the Wellington Racing Club's Summer Meeting just concluded. Other successful horsemen were:—L. Wilson, three; C. Emerson, two; R. Buddicombe, two; W. Bell two; R. Reed, two; S. Reid, F. E. Jones, C. Sinclair, H. Young, H. Were, and G. Clarke, one each.