TRENTHAM RACES

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2436, 15 April 1915, Page 6

TRENTHAM RACES

AUTUMN MEETING DESERT GOLD WINS CHALLENGE STAKES LADOGA'S THOMPSON HANDICAP. BALBOA SUCCEEDS IN THE ST. ' LEGER. ' The Autumn Meeting of the Wellington Racing Club opened at Trentham yesterday, in dull weather. The rain held off, and the attendance was up to the average, amongst those present being the Hon. W. Fraser (Minister of Public Works), the Hon. W. H. Hemes (Minister of Bailways), the Hon. J. D. Ormond, Six Joseph Ward, Dr. Newman, M.P., and Messrs, G. Hunter, Pearcc, and D. Buick, M.P.'s. The going was perfect, the few' showers which fell during the night having taken the sting out of the ground. Big fields were the order of t)he majority of the races, and good racing was witnessed. Balboa had no difficulty in pulling off the New Zealand St. Leger Stakes, whilst the North Island Challenge Stakes went to Desert Gold, : the favourite, Flying Start, having to be content with second place. The other big event, the Thompson Handicap, was won bv Ladoga, with Chortle second, and the favourite third. The sum of .£28,589 was put through, the machine, as against £27,782 10s. for the corresponding day last year. ST. LEGER STAKES. Very few people seriously considered that Balboa could get beaten in the St. Leger, and so it proved. The chestnut colt was in a class by himself, and, ably handled by Deeley, he won in hollow fashion. Bell, on Snapdragon, was out pacing the field, and at the five furlongs he rushed to the front, and soon had a tenlengths' lead, but entering the straight the filly had shot her "bolt, and the favourite ran to the, front. He was not again troubled and won comfortably. .Castalia, hard ridden, just beat Snapdragon on the post. Court Martial ran rery badly, and was beaten off at the finish. This was Deeley's first win in the St. I.eger, and the same has to be said of Mr. T. H. Lowry. THOMPSON HANDICAP. Downham, Red Book, and Chudio were the withdrawals from the Thompson Handicap. In the bird-cage soveral of the runners attracted attention by • their superb condition, notably Rinaloo and Goldstream, while no fault could be found with Ladoga, Chortle, and Hoy. Mr. O'Connor effected a good start, and at the end of a furlong Pavlova was leading Beldame and Goldstream, with . Banksia, Chortle, and Ladoga next and Sartorze whipping .the field. On the turn Ladoga was on the fence all the way. Goldstream was the first into the straight, but he immediately gave way to Chortle, and the last-named was two lengths out from Ladoga and Hoy at the distance. Ladoga then came-fast, and soon put the issue beyond doubt, winning easily. Chortle was two lengths clear of Hoy, and then came Binaldo, Banksia, and Sartorze. The winner 6cored in the same race last year, and from the time the weights appeared he was one of the prime fancies on account of his remarkably good.showing in the Great Easter Handicap. Ho was ably handled by S. Eeid. ' CHALLENGE STAKES. The Challenge Stakes field was the best that has yet contested that event. They were a fine-looking lot with not a commoner amongst them. Flying Start was a good favourite, but he met his match in Desert Gold, who showed great pace and stayed well. Bonny Dream was with Mr. Lowry's filly for five furlongs, when Merry Eoe and Emperador ran up to her, but could not reach Desert .Gold. In the straight Flying Start put in his claim, and though he caught and beat the older horses on the post he could not reach Desert Gold, who won by a length and a half. Heads only separated Flying Start, Emperador, and! Merry Eoe. Bonny Dream was last. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Backers were faced with a problem in the Railway Handicap, and for a long time they could not find a favourite. Eventually Avon Park occupied that position, with several of the others well backed. The race was run in a bad light, and for some time the colours were not distinguishable. At the half-mile Chafelyana and Bimeter were leading the- field, with Tete-a-tete and Downham handy. At the bottom of the straight Avon Park and Chudic put in claims, but the former quickly faded away. Over the last halffurlong Gold Soult came fast, and though he caught Chudic ho could not reach Chakwana, who won by a neck. Chudic was a length away, and then came Bimeter and Tete-a-tete. OTHER EVENTS. In point of condition Leapuki stood out above the other runners in tKe Hack Steeples, and the public went strongly for him, but at the first fence he ran off, and after jumping the double took no part in the race. Agatha Green then acted as pacemaker. After being challenged several times in the first round by Merry Guy, she shook him off and then had the company of Nita for the rest of the journey. The lattor tired' badly in the Inst half-mile, and the Porirua mare won easily. Merry Guy came in on three legs, and got third money. Grit Lawless broke down at the back of the course, and Captain Flint ran off at the double. .

A good field of fourteen juveniles faced the 'barrier for the Plunket Nursery. Taringamutu, Hyginas, and Happiness stripped very well, but Three—a good-looking colt—was hardly ready, and several of the others were very backward. At the barrier Recorder gave trouble, but a splendid start was effected. When they ran across the bottom, Three, Hyginas, and Happiness were prominent, just clear of Taringamutu. At the . distance Hyginas had the situation well in hand, and coming on he won nicely from Three, with Taringamutu well up, followed by Privation and Eangitero, who finished togethnr just ahead of Snub and Recorder, The Sih-erstream Handicap was contested by a smart lot of hacks, and was a good betting race. Ararat, Martyress, and Kami nob e were supported in that order, hut the first-named got a bad run, which assisted in her defeat, and Martyress failed to carry the weight after beinj* prominent for seven furlongs. Kaminohe, who was ridden by W. Adams, was always handy on the fence, and in the straight ho came through and after a severe struggle he lasted long enough to defeat Haumakaka. Doon, who got out well, led for seven furlongs, and then finished third. Sylvan Dale. Banian, and Hap Dha were nearest to the place-getters. Veronal, who was much sought after by the public, got badly beaten in the Tinakori Hack Handicap. She began smartly enough, and Mas in charge at the distance, but here the weight began to tell its tale, and Client took charge. Fifty yards from the post a rank outsider, in Captain Crlossop appeared, and won nicely from Client, with Otter in third place.

RESULTS FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs.; second horse to Teceive 40 sovs., and tlxe thinl liorse 20 sovs. from tlie stake. For liacks and qualified hunters. Two miles 'and a llialf. 8 Mr. N. D. Wilson's cli. m. Agatlm Green, by Saracen—Sylvia, aged, 9st. 71b (M'Sweeney) 1 2 Mr. C. H. Washer's ch. m. Nita, 9st. 9lb (A. Ward) 2 i Mr. E, G. Malley's b. g. Merry Guy, 10st. 71b (FT. Thompson) 3 Also started: 1 Leapuki, lt c t. 71 b. (W. D. Young); 5 Grit. Lawless, ]o.«t. 51b. (P. fiimplcins); G Captain 'Flint, 9st. 711). (G. Marchant). (Winner trained by ,T. H. l'rosser.) At the start of the race Leapuki ran off, and Agatha Green led from Nibi and Merry Guy, with Grit Lawless tailed off. Down the back the positions , were unchanged, and the remaining fivo jumped perfectly. Entering, the straight the second time Agatha Green 'was showing out from Merry Guy, with the others handy. At the double Agatha Green and Merry Guy jumped off together, but the mare (rained a couple of lengths, and Captain Klint ran oil'. With a mile to go Grit Lawless started to move up, but tne pomUiaag jusctitiailx tb,o sawo in

the run down the back, Agatha Green held her own in the run home, and ran in an easy winner by two longths from Nita. Merry Guy was third, a furlongaway, and pulled up lame. Grit Lawless broke donn. at the brush at the baok of the course, aud was pulled up Time, ornin. 38 3-ssec. NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 550 sovs.; second horse to receive 75 sovs., ana the third horse 25 sovs., and the nominator of the winner 50 sovs. from the stake. For three-year-olds. Colts, Bst. 101b.; fillies and geldings, Sst. 71b. One mile and threequarters. 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry"s oh', c. Balboa, by Varco—Nerve, Bst, 101b. (B. Deeley) 1 3 Mr. P. Hall's b. g. Castalia, by Marble Arch—Grey Roe, Sst. 71b. (J. Buchanan) 2 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. g. Snapdragon, by San Francisco—Elusive, Sst. 71b (W. Bell) 3 ■— Sir Geo. Clifford's b. fj. Court Martial, by Martian—Discipline. Bst. 71b (F. E, Jones) 0 (Winner trained by F. Davi6.) A good start was effected, and passing tho stand the. first time Snapdragon was out carrying on the role of pacemaker, with the trio bunched. At the mile post the pace quickened, but .the positions were unchanged. At that' juncture the favourite was being held nicely. At six furlongs the pacemaker had come back to the field, which was now bunched. Round the back Snapdragon got a break ou the field, and at the half-mile had half-a-dozen lengths' lead. At the three furlongs the field was being hard ridden. Entering the straight Deeley brought the favourite alongside Snapdragon, and in the run home won without being extended. Castalia just beat Snapdragon for second place. Court Martial was last. Time, 3min. 7 2-ssec. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second horse to receive 40 soys., and the third horse 20 sovs. from tho stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g, Hvginas, by Hymettus—Paean, Sst. 51b. „, r _ _ . (J. Buchanan) 1 8 Mr. R. Buick s Three, Bst. lib. i -xr r. *- ~ m . M'Donald) 2 X Mr. G. Nashs Tanngamutu, Bst. 31b. »i l j »t, • Young) 3 Also started: 5 Rangitero, Set. 71b. (W. Bell); 4 Recorder, Sst. 51b. (B. Deelev); 6 Snub, 7st. 12lb. (C. Emerson); 7 Happiness, 7st. 61b. (A. Reed); 8 Depred£ tion ist. 41b. (R. Manson); 13 La Dean, ist 41b., carried 21b. over (H. Lowe); 10 Helsingfors, ist. 21b. (E. Manson); 12 Sea e^-'iu"JM-., (ftoy Reed); 10 Privation, r S fr' JF- lai ' ke )'' 3 Mall, ffu /}! i Wyett); li Bairnsdale, 6st. 71b. (G. Mussen). (Winner trained bv S. Waddell.) After some slight delay caused • by Recorder refusing to join the field, a beaui. was effected, and the horses , ln ■% 011 ths '«ra. Entering the straight Three and Hyginas were prominent, and Tanngamutu was coming fast on the inside. Hyginas took command at l.w v ncc \ an t r F in comfortably a winner by a length from Three, with Taringamutu a length away third, just olear of Privation, Rangitero, Snub, and Recorder. Time, lmin. 1 l-ssec. THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 650 sovs., second horse to receive 100 60vs„ and the third horse 50 sovs. from the Btake. One mile.

B Mr. P. Soames's b. g. Ladoga, by Sir Laddo—Happy Maid, syrs., 9st. 21b. 8M K A 'm X'^ 8 ? 18 ' 6 br ' &' S Ch«tlo! 1 by Multind—Amusement, syrs 1 T lh -r<--A t® 1 - B - J °nes) 2 I Hon. J. D. Ormonds b. g. Hoy, by Birkenhead—Links, 3yrs., Bst. 4lb, 0 ->r itt. mi . Buchanan) 3 8 Mr. Wire Tokena, s ch. c. Binaldo, 4yrs., Bst. 81b. t C. Price) 0 « Air. (j. D. Greenwood's ch. m. •Banksia,-lyre;, 7st. lib. n\r t r —' 11 Clarke) 0 7 Ifr. J. J. Puddle br. h. Sartorze, syr 6„ 7st. 101b., carvied 31b. ever. , , r , (J. Campbell) 0 6 Mr. "Marton s' b. f. Pavlova, 4yrs., Ost- 71b (C. Emerson) 0 6 Mr. G. L. Stead's br. g. Sauci, 4yrs., Bst. 111b., (B, Beeley) 0 II Air. G. Hunger's ch, g. Indigo, 3yrs,, Bst. 31b. ...» (C. Stowe) 0 18 Mr. M. J. Chaafe'a b. g. Mummer, syrs„ Bst. ,21b (D. Cameron) 0 4 Mr. J. R. M'Donald's br. c. Gflldstream, 3yrs., 7st. 131b. (M. M'Donald) 0 12 Mr. "Highden's" b. m. Bertnda, ' 4yTB„ 7st. 71b.' ! (W. Bell) 0 15 Mr.' T. H. Loivr/s b. m. Beldame, syrs., 7st. 51b., carried 2lb. over (J. O'Shea) 0 14 Mr. J. Monk's ch, g. Belasco, 4yrs., 7st 51b (H. Young) 0 17 Mr. Kirkdale's br. m. Immer, 4yrs., 7st. 41b. ...(A. Reed) 0 10 Mr. D. Macnamara's b. o. Allen Doom, 3yrs., 6st. 131b., carried 2lb; over ...'. (R. Manson) 0 13 Mr P. Rossmead's b. g. Master Achilles, syrs., 6st. 111b., carried 31b. over (E. Manson) 0 16 Mr. W. H. Bowden's b. g. His . Eminence, syrs„ Gst. 71b., carried llb ' over (Roy Rued) 0 (Winner trained by J. Ayres.) The field were dispatched Ito a beautitul start. Pavlova first became prominent, and led from Beldame, Hoy, and Goldstream, with Allen Doone ' heading a bunched field. At the the six furlongs Banksia had joined the leaders, and was followed by Rmaldo, Ladoga, and Chortle, and thus they raced to the bend, when Pavlova, Beldame and Goldstream were together just clear of Banksia and Lnortle, with Ladoga bearing on the fence. Goldstream had taken charge at the half-mile, followed, by Pavlova, Chortle, and Beldame, and Sauci whipping a, bunched field. Ladoga could be seen threading a way through. Chortle took charge a furlong from home, and led Ladoga and Hoy. ' In the run home , c !®? a caught Chortle and won by a length and a half, with Hoy a lenath away third, and then came Rinafdo, Bantoa. and Sartorze, with Allen Doone and Beldame last. Time, lmin. 39 3-ssec. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 750 sovs., 6econd horse to receive 100 sovs., the third horse 50 sovs., and the nominator of the winner 50 sovs. from, the stake. Weight for age, with penalties. Seven furlongs. 5 Mr. T. H. Lowry's b. f. Desert Gold, by All Black—Aurarius, 2yrs., 7st. 131b (J. O'Shea) 1 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. c. Flying Start, by San. Francisco—Fleetl'oot, : 2yrs., Bst. lib (W. Bell) 2 3 Mr, D, G. Greenwood's br. f. Emperador. by Charlemagne ll—Lady Wayward 11, syrs., 9st. 121b.

(C. Emerson) 3 2 Mr. F. Hall's br. f. Merry Hoe, syrs„ 9st. 121b (J. Buchanan) 0 6 Mr. W. G. Stead's br. c. Eligible, 2yrs., 7st. lib (E Manson) 6 4 Mr. G. L. Stead's b. f. Bonny Dream, 2jts., 6st. 131b (H. Young! 6 (Winner trained by F. Davis.) A good start was effected. Bonny Dream was slow to begin, but soon raced to the head of affairs with Desert Gold. As they passed the five-furlong post this pair were three lengths in advance, of Eligible, and Merrf lioe, with Flying Starit and Emperador together. At the half-mile Merry Roe and Emperador moved up. Desert Gold was in advance as they raced into th 6 straight, with Merry 800 and Emperador next. Desert Gold held libt own in the run home, and won nicely by a length and a half, with Flying Start, Emperador, and Merry Eoe in a line, heads only separating ithem. Time, lmin. 2G 3-'isec. SILVEESTREAM HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horse to receive 30 so vs. and the third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. One mile. 3 Hon. .T. D. Ormond's b. g. Kaminohe,. by Hymattus—Dryad, 3yrs„ Sst. Sib. (W. Adams) 1 4 Mr. J. Truman's b. g. Haumakaka, 4yrs., 7st. 12lb. (B. Deeley) 2 8 Mr. W. Smart's b. in. Doon, 4yrs., Tst. 6lb (E. Manson) 3 Also started: 9 Banian, 9st. 3lb. (J. Campbell); 5 Blacknll, Sst. 131b. (L. Wilson) ; 1 Ararat, Sst. 9lb. (C. Price); i Martyress, Sst. 71b. (M. M'Donald); 7 Ilap Dha, Tst. 131b. (H. Lowe); 10 A Ices, Tst. 81b. (C. Stove); 6 Sylvan Dale, 7st. 7lb. (W. Boll); 11 Eongora, 7st. (Eoy Reed). (Winner trained bv Stuart Waddell.) The start was delayed a considerable time by the vagaries of Doon, who after breaking through the tape once galloped back and refused to join the field for some time. Eventually a good start was made, the whole field moving oil' well. Doon led down the back, followed by Afartyress, Ararat, and Kaminohe, with Alces and Eongora whipping the field. Doon was still in charge as tliey raced round the bend, followed by Martyrefs and Kaminohe. Entering the straight Alartyress had displaced Doon, but immediately wav In Kaminohe. Haunia--431& Um

Kaminohe lasted long enough to win by a neck, with Doon a length aiyay third, followed l>y Sylvan Dale. Banian, and Hap • X)ha. Tiino, lmin. 11 3-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 300 sots.; second horse to receive 40 soys., and the third horse 20 sovs. from tho stake. Six furlongs. 9 Messrs. V. and E. Riddiford's 1). g. ■ Chakwana, by Hierarchy—Peaco, 3yrs„ 7st. 21b (A. Reed) 1 i Mr. J. H. Prosser's br. c. Gold Soult, 3yrs,, 7st. 81b., carried lib. over (M. M'Donald) 2 1 Mr. J. It. Hart's ch. g. Chudic, 4yrs., Sst. lib., carried lib. over (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 10 Expect, Bst. 121b. (W. Bell); 12 Bon Rove, Bst. 81b. (R. Berry); 2 Bimeter, Sst. 41b. (C. Emerson); 3 Downham, Bst. Sib. (L. Wilson); 5 Avon Park, Sst, lib. (0. M'Carten); 7 Multiply, 7st. 131b. (B. Deeley); 11 Blue Lake, 7st. 71b. (Roy R«ed); 8 Tete-a-tete, 7st. 51b. carried 2lb. over (J, O'Shea); U Peroneal, 6st. 131b. (G. W. Clarke); G Shaki, 6st. 31b. (H. Young); 13 Powder Fox, 6st. 91b, carried 41b. over (E. Manson). (Winner trained by J. W. Lowe.) A bad light was showing when the event started, and it was difficult to pick out the colours in the early stages of the race. With a couple of furlong 6 gone the colours, of Chakwana and Bimeter were prominent, with Tete-a-tete coming fast on the outside. Chakwana was in the lead into the coursc proper, from Bimeter, Downham, • and Avon Park, with Chudic coming fast. Gold Soult also appeared with a late run, but in a good finish Chakwana warded off the challenge and won by half a length from the Porirua horse, with Chuaic close up. Then came Bimeter and Tete-a-tete. Time,, lmin. 12 4-ssec. TINAKORI HANDICAP, of ISO sovs.; second horse to receive '30 sovs., and the third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 10 Mr. A. Cameron's br. g. Captain Glossop, by Boomerang—Flintlock mare, 3yrs., 6st. 71b., carried lib. , ; (Roy Reed) 1 t Mr. Wire Tokenas ch. g. Client, 3yre., 7st. 81b (H. Young) 2 6 Mr. R. Knox's b. g. Otter, syrs., 7st. 131b (A. Reed) 3 Also started: 1 Veronal, Sst. 121b. (W. Young); 9 Combustion, Sst, 91b. (WiBell); 3 Botanist, Bst. 81b. (W. O'Halloran); 11 Montana, Bst. 31b. (,T. O'Shea); 2 SuV mersion, 7st. 111b., carried lib. over (B. Deeley); 12 Sartovna, 7st. 101b., carried lib. over (O. M'Carten); 5 Maltegarde, 7st. 71b. (C. Emerson); 7 Mandoline, 7st. (G. Clarke); 8 Goldbearing, 6st. 121b., carried 61b. over '(H. LoweJ; J Salado, 6st. 101b., carried 61b. over (R. Manson); 14 Miss Clements, 6st. 101 it. (T. Mussen). (Winner trained by H. Pritchard.) When the colours came into view Veronal was showing out, two lengths clear of Goldbearing and Client. Veronal failed to nothing in the run home, and Captain Glossop came with a fast finish and won by a length from Client and Otter. Time, lmin. 13 3-ssec.