TRENTHAM RACES

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2601, 25 October 1915, Page 9

TRENTHAM RACES

SPRING MEETING

THE WELLESLEY STAKES

RESULT A BIG SURPRISE

HANDICAP WON BY MONTANO

Saturday's racing at Trentham—tho opening day of the Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting—was witnessed by a- big crowd, which included thousands of soldiers now in training for scrvieo at tho front. His Excellency the Governor (the Earl of Liverpool) and party were present, as were several, members of the National Ministry, and leading sportsmen from different parts-of the Dominion. The weather was seasonable andpleasant, the sport of an interesting .character," and those' present speciilated freely on the totalisator during the day. For the eight races, the total amount invested was ,£32,323, as against ,£28,675 on tho first day of tho last Spring Meeting. A feature of "tho racing was the victory of Rockbound in tho Wclleslcy Stakes, tho Bokeby colt being the absolute outsider of tho race. There were only 56 tickets ouposite his name on the machine.

The withdrawal of Naupata gave back ers the idea that -Agatha Green would win the steeplechase, and she proved to lie the best of good things, though sho was nearly beaten through an accident. At the first fence Nita came down and to save galloping on the prostrate jockey, M'Sweeney (rider of Agatha Green) checked his mount. The result was that ho was carried on to the double, which is alongside the water jump. Nothing daunted Agatha Green was set at tho double, which she cleared, but by this time the others had a big lead. M'Kwecney, however, sat quiet,-'and at the finish ho won nicoly from Otupai, with- Cliattis third, and Lady Renown nest. Roseblush ran off at the logs the first time. Pearlform was the only withdrawal from the Rimutaka Handicap, for which Seadown was backed down to a short price. The favourite ran a good race, but in the end he had to strike his colours to Seddul Balir. and the lightweight, Thoughtful. Gold Painting and Mystified were out by themselves till well into the straight, where the favourite and Thoughtful took charge, but over the last bit the Ilighden candidate, Seddul Bahr came fast and won by a baro .length. -After the place-getters oamo Ladogeur, Red Ribbon, and Rumania. Deviation got a bad check at the half-mile and Ilylatus was slow to find his feet, and then came on the outside at the turn. Miraculous was prominent for about six furlongs, but failed to finish on.

As was generally thought to bo the ca6o tko Spring Selling Plato went to a very short-priced favourite in Hymettius, but lie had to be l'ickien right out to beat Lady Daylesford, whiie Medallist was third. The winner was sold after the race to C. Pritcbard, who was acting for one of his clients, for 150 guineas. Considerable speculation, covering a wide range, took place in the big event. Bonny Helen, Montana, and Go'dstream were the prime fancies, and the latter proved to be a good thing, for hejstarted on the extreme outer, and then won after a good'finish with Battle Eve and Goldstream. Battle Eve led nearly all tlio way, and, when challenged a- furloug from home, he battled on better than was expected. GoJdstream was unlucky at the barrier, as was T'angihou. Bonny Helen failed badly, and so <tid Multiply. Ivooya was tailod off in the. early part, but finished on well, while Maniaroa wag most disappointing. Kaminoho was always prominent, but failed to go farther than tho mile. Marco Bello got a lucky run on the fence at tho turn, and iinishod fourth, clear of Square Deal, who was prominent throughout. Sir Knox also did .well. , Hauinakalca finished tailed off. The Welkin colt, Three, was the prime fancy in the Shorts Handicap, but several of the other runnere carried big money. The favourite as usual began very smartly, but ho was Bteadied as he was hanging out badly, and Hyginas, Master Achilles, and Teto-a-Tete were prominent as they raced on to the course proper. In the run home Three and Hyginas had a neck-and-neck struggle, and tho lastnamed got the verdict by a head. Tete-a-Tete was a neck away, and then camo Chakawana and Taringamutu together, the winner accounted lor Three on tho same course last season. The Wainui Handicap saw' the New Zealand Gup candidates. Indigo and Biaokall in commission, and they filled places, being'split by Black Lupin, who was not fancied on the machine. Expect, who was a hot favourite, ran a fair'race, but he 'had no clianco with tho winner, who was' always going well. Hygia and Black Lupin were in command to tho bottom' of the straight, where Indigo shot out and won very comfortably. Black Lupin, Blackall, and Expect finished together.

Great interest centred in the appearance of the two-year-olds for tho Wellesley Stakes. In the birdcage Nystad and liockbound took the eye, but the former was ruled out, boing soeinwhat green, Egypt stripped well, and so did Sabana, llyylus, Tino Atua, and Barley Sdgar. Good Hope bore the appearancoof lvant%g time. In the preliminaries nothing «noved better than Nystad and Rockbound. The start was not delayed long, and the first to become prominent was Thestius and Egypt, who were the public fancies. Nystad jumped out well, but he zig-zagged all over the course. When the last furlong: was entered upon Egypt had shaken off Thestius, but Ilockbouud *ihen challenged him, and in a great finish won by ahead. Tino Atua was close up third, then came Thestius and Nystad, Rockbound is by the defunct llokeby from Seashell, dam of two speedy ones in Sea King and Kina. He is tlie first of tho Rokebys to score, and is owned by the southern sportsman, Mjr. It. Acton Adams, who was present to 6eo him win. He is a very taking colt and should do well, as ho is a strong finisher. He was • not greatly fancied by the stable, as his companion, Sabana, another Rokeby, has generally defeated him in private. Botanist was favour it o in a good betting race in the Final Scurry, and after a great finish ho scorea by a head from Moutoa Queon with Limpet a head away in third place. Tho last-named was in iji'ont at the distance, but tho top-weight hirished resolutely, and got Tip in tho last couple of strides.

RESULTS OF THE RACING. "FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS' STEE- , PLECHASE HANDICAP, of 140 sow.; second horse to receive 30 sovs., and third horee 15 sovs. from the stako. Por hacks' and qualified hunters. Two miles and a half. 1 Mv. N. D. "Wilson's ch. m. Agatha Green, by Saracen—Sylvia, aged, lOst. 711) (H. M'Sweeney) 1 6 Mr. C. Donnelly's Otupai, 9st. ill). (A. Lawrence) 2 1 Mr. E.'B. Vallanco's Chattis. 9st. 13ib. (G. JXarchant) 3 Also started: 2 Nita. lOst. 6lb. (L. Graham); 5 Lady Renown, lOst. 21b. (A. M'Donald); 3 Roseblush, 9st. 111b. (I I '. Flynn). (Winner trained by J. H. Prosser.) Nita fell at the first fence (water lump), wd Agatha Green had to lie eased anil taken over the second fence of the double to avoid gallopiiis over the jockey. Roseblush, when leading, ran off at the Logs, tho first timo round, and this loft Chattis iu tlic. front position. Crossing the double brush fence in front of tho stand, at the oiul of a circuit, Chattis led from Agatha Green. The latter assumed command a mile from home, and maintaining her advantage, won comfortably by a length from Otupai, who was half a dozen lengths, in front of Chattis. Time, smin. 432-r>sec. HIMUTAKA HANDICAP, of MO sovs.; second horse to receive 30 sovs., and the iliird horso 15 sovs. from tho stake. •I llr. llishden's cli, g. Seddnl Bahr. by Vnrco (imp.)—Showauo, .Ivrs., 7st. Gib., carried 7st 71b. (W. Bell) 1 21b (It. T? C (kO 2 1 Mr. Loring's Seadown, Sst. l)lb. (C. Emerson) '3 5 Mr. G. Foreman's Thoughtful. 7st. Also started: 15 Plunder, fist. :ilb., carried Sst. 511>. (S. Reidl; 8 Rumania. S<t, 111b. (A, Oliver); 14 Arlington, Bst. 91b.

(C. Price); 7 Deviation, Bst .311). (L. Wilson); 13 I.adogour, Sst., carried Sst. 21b. (H. Griffiths); 2 Red Ribbon, 7st. 111b. (B. Deeley); 9 Martyress, 7st. 111b. (it. M'Donald); 10 Miraculous, 7st. Dili. (A. Hepd); 19 Parawimui, "st. 81b.. less 51b. allowance (G. Thomas); 3 Hylatus, 7st. 71b., carried 7st. 81b. (J. Buchanan); G Mystified, 7st. 71b. (H. Young); 12 Gold Painting, 7st. 51 b. (It. Mmison); 11 Herehau, 7st. lib. (C. Cai-mont); 18 'l'ango, 7st. 21b., carried' 7sl. lib. (Or. Foon)j IB Marsinah, list. 121b. (T. Metcalf); 17 Wirokino, Gst. 101b. (G. Clark). (Winner trained 1 by G. Price.) Gold Paint and Mystified were tho first to show out, and were followed by Miraculous and Deviation, tho favourite (Seadown) being in the centre of the held. After going a couple of furlongs Seadown moved up and joined Miraculous and Deviation, who were still racing behind the leading pair. Gold Paint led a bunched field to the home bend, where the colours of Seaduwn, Red Ribbon and Thoughtful were prominent. Bnlf-way up the straight, Seddtil Balir dashed througli on tho inside, and, finishing strongly, won by a bare length from Thoughtful, who was three-quarters of a length in front of Seadown. Then followed Ladogeur, Red Ilibbon, and Rumania. Time, Imin. 14 l-sscc. SPRING SELLING PLATE, of 100 eovs., tho secoud liorse to receive 10 sova. from the stake. Special weights. Six furlongs. 1 Hon, J. D. Ormond's b. h. Hy- • luettius, by Hymettus (imp.)— Derelict, 4yrs„ Sst. Sib. .. (J. Buchanan) 1 .4 Mr. H. Stanbridge's Lady Daylesford, 7st. 81b. (H. Young) -2 2 Mt. li. Bushby's Medallist, Sst. 81b. . (C. Emerson) 8 Also started: a Innaladdo, Sst. Sib. (W. Bell); 3 Amity, Sst. lib. (L. Wilson). (Winner trained by S, Waddell.) Hyinettius led from start to finish, and won by three-parts of a length from Lady Daylesi'ord, wno was two lengths aliead of Medallist. Time, lmin. 14 l-sscc. WELLINGTON HANDICAP, of 400 eove., second horse to receive 50 sovs. and the third horse 25 sovs. from the state. One mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. A. M'Donald's br. g. Montana, by Elevation—Grecian Maid, syrs.. 7st. 121b (A. Reed) 1

10 Sir G. Clifford's b. e. Battle Eve, by Martian—To-morrow, Syrs., 7st. 71b. (G. AV. Clarke) 2 3 Mr. J. E. Pro.sser's br. c. Gold Stream, bj Gold Crest—The Shannon, 3yrs., 7st. 121b. (M. .M'Donald) 3 Also started: 2 Bonny Helen, 9st. (C. Price); 5 Multiply, Sst. 71b. (B. Deeley); 15 Kooya, Sii. -lib. (11. Griffiths); 9 Manlaroa, Sst. 21b. (C. Carmont); 8 Square Deal, 7st. 101b. (R. Reed); 11 Bcrtrada, 7st. 101b. (W. -Bell); G Kaminohe, 7st. 91b. (J. Buchanan); 7 Sir Knox, 7st. 81b. (H. Watson); 5 Marco'Bollo, 7st. 61b. (J. O'Shea); 14 Byron, 7st. Gib. (E. Manson); 4 Tangihou, 7st. 41b. (H. Young); 13 Haumakaka, 6st. 121b. (T. llctcalf); 12 Midnight Star, Gst. 111b., carried 7st. Gib. (11. Manson). (Winner trained by J. T. Jamieson.)Montana, who drew an inner position, was placed on tho extreme outside of the field prior to the start. With the exception of Tangihou, the candidates left tho barrier in good line, Multiply and Ilattle Eve bein» prominent. Racing round the first bend, Battle Eve drew to the front and led past the mile post, followed by Montana, Square ,Dcal, Kaminohe, and Bertrada, with Tangihou and Maniaroa last. As the field swept down the back stretch Square Deal andßertrada were not able to maintain their positions, and when Battle Eve led past the half-mile I post his nearest attendants were Montana, Sir Knox, Kaminohe, and Gold Stream, while Kooya was tailed off last. Battle Eve led' into tho straight, but was at once challenged by Montana and Gold Stream on the outside, and by Marco Bello on tho rails. A capital finish resulted in Montana winning by threequarters of a length from Battle Eve, who was half a length in front of. Gold Stream. Tho next to finish were: Marco IBello, Square Deal, and Sir Knox, while Ilaumakaka was last. 'lime, 2min. 8 3-sec.

SHORTS HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; sec- ] ond horse to receive 35 sovs. and the third horse 20 sovs frcm ■ the stake. Five furlongs. 4 Tho Hou. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Hyginas, by Hymettus—Paeon, 3yrs., 7st. 131b (J. Buchanan) 1 1 Mr. R. Buiok's Three, Bst. 81b. (W. Young) 2 5 Ht. T. H. Lowry's Tete-a-Tetc, Bat. 71b (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started! 3 Chortle, lOst .Bib. (B. Deeley); 2 Chakwana, Bst. 81b. (A. Reed) ; 7 Dowiihain, Sst. 91b. (L. Wilson); 8 Eligible, 7st. 12!b. (R. Reed); 6 Taringamuiu, 7st. 91b. (C. Emerson); 11 Master Achilles, 7st. 9lb. (C. Carmont); 9 Ardent, 7st. 41b. (H. Young); 10 Pariform, Ost. 101b. (T. Metealf); and 12 Step, Gst. 71b. (G. Clarko). (Winner trained by S. Waddell.) Three led from t'ho barrier rise, but on re-iching the course proper he was hotly challenged by Hygiuas and Tete-a-Tetc. A great race home took place. Three being headed on the post by II jginas, with .Tete-a-Tete a neck away third. Taringamutu, ivas fourth, and Chalcwana filth. Time, lmin. WAINUI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; second horse lo receive 35 sovs. and the , third horse 20 sovs. from tho stake; Minimum weight, Sst. One mile. 3 Mr. G. Hunter's ch. g. Indigo, by Mystification—Mungista, lyrs., Bst, i 91b (B. Deeley) 1 5 Mr. S. .V. Rodney's Black Lupin, Sst (A. Reed) 2 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's Blackall, Bst. 81b. (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: 1 Expect, Iflfet. 21b.. (A. Oliver); 7 Lady Louisa, Ost. 31b. (C. Carmont) ; 8 Ceylon, Bst. 3lb. (C. Emerson); 4 Hygiit, Sst. (J. Buchanan); and 6 Peroneal, Sst. (W. Bell).

(AVinner trained by R. Gooseman.) Peroneal and Black Lupin led from tho start, but at, tho seven-furlong post Hygia took charge and led from Black Lupin, Peroneal, Blackall, Indigo, and Expect. On reaching the straight Hygia was done with, and Black Lupin was racing just ahead of Indigo, Blackall, and Expect. In the run to tile post Indigo drew out and won comfortably by two lengths from Black Lupin, who was a ncck in front of Blackall, with Expect close ny fourth. Time, lmin. 42see. WELLESLEY STAKES, of 750 sovs.; second horse to receive 75 sovs., the third horse 25 sovs., and the nominator of the winner 50 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds. Colts,. Sst. 71b.; geldings, Bst. 41b.; fillies, Sst. 21b. Four furlongs. 12 Mr. R. Acton Adams's br. c. Hockbound, by Rokoby (imp.)—Seashcll. Bst. 71b 'R. lteed) 1 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry's ch. c. Egypt, by All Black (imp.)—Anrarius,'Bst. 71b.' (J. O'Shea) 2 7 Mr. W. J. Douglas's Tino Atua, by Finland—La Cloche, Sst. 21b. (A. Reed) 3 Also started: G Good Hope, Bst. 7lb. (W. Bell); 8 Bailey Sugar, Bst. 71b. (L. Wilson); 4 Hyllus, Bst. 71b. (J. Buchanan);

2 Thestius, Sst. 7lb. (C. Emerson); 3 Nystad, Sst. 71b. (A. Oliver); 5 Thames, Sst. 2ib. (B. Deeley); 10 Sabana, Bst. 21b. (M. M'Donald); 9 Communique, Bst. 21b. (H. Watson); and 11 Tiukler, Sst. 2lb. (H. Griffiths). . . (Winner trained % J. H. Prosser.) Thestius led on to tho course, proper, followed by Egypt. The latter had the measure ot Thestius at tho half-distance, but ho in turn was defeated by Rock-, boiwid, who reached the lead in the last stride. Tino Atua was a length and a half away third, followed by Thestius and Nystad. Time, 48sec.—a Trenthani record. FINAL SCURRY HANDICAP, of 120 sovs., second horso to receive 20 sovs., and Hip third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. J. D. M'Dougall's b. h. Botanist, by Treadmill—Bonnie Brae, lyrs., Ost. Gib (A. Oliver) 1 2 Mr. F. S. Easton's Moutoa Queen, 7st. Sib (H Young) 2 3 Mr. R. Acton Adams's Limpet, 7st. Gib., carried 7st. Sib. ...(B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 4 Mairimba, Sst. ]olb. (Griffiths); 9 Sea Lord, Bst. 91b. (M'Cavten); 12 Dribble, Sst. 81b. (L. Wilson); 0 Happiness, Sst. 71b. (A. Reed); 8 Martlet, Sst. 4lb. (R. Manson); 11 Panmure, Sst. 41b. (W. Bell); G Otter, Sst. lib. ,(J. Buchanan); 13 PapauiTa, 7st. Sib. (J. O'Shea); 10 Pnll Mall, 7st. 31b. (R. Reed); 7 Probation, 7st. 31b., carried 7st. slb. (E. Manson); 18 Cnpewell, 7st. (W. jM'Kay); 15 Sir Musketry, Gsl. 101b. (Clark); 14 Need, Gst. 101 b., carried 7st. 211). (Carmont); 17 Maryland, Gst. 101b. (T. Mctcalf); '16 Miss Clements, Gst. 101b. (G. Jenkins). (Winner trained by J. T. .Tamieson.) Won by a head, "with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin, 0 l-osec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES, For to-day's event,; at Trenthum, acceptances have btcn rccoivcd aa follo.w; s—

SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 110 soys. Two miles and a half. St. lb. St. lb. Agatha Green U 7 Otupai 0 7 Nita 10 1) Lady Renown il 7 lioseblush ... 10 0 Chattis 3 7 TAEARUA HANDICAP, of 110 fiovs. One mile. St. lb. &c. It). Midnight Star 9 2 Thoughtful ... 7 7 Plunder 9 1 Hylatus 7 0 Rumania 8 S Mystified 7 4 Dribble 8 5 Parewiuiui ... 7 3 Deviation 8 0 Marsinah 0 10 Martyrpss 7 0 SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs (entries):—Sea Lord, Hylami, Kellcrmnn, Trickey, Seddel Balir, Panmure, Moutoa Queen, Tango, Merry Andrew, Probation, Privation, lied Ribbon, Step, Hillcrsden, Two Lights. Pall Mall, Gold Pointing. PEARCE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Ono roilo. St. lb. St. lb. Expect 8 11 Kaminohe 7 G Tatterley .... 8 7 Marco Bello . 7 6 Multiply S G Tarinpmutu 7 5 Kooya 8 3 Tangihou. 7 I Goldstream ... 8 1 Master Maniaroa ..... 8 1 Achilles 7 2 Lady Louisa 713 Immer 7 0 Botanist 7 12 Haumakaka .. G 10 Bertrada 7 9 Medallist G 7 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 sots. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. St. lb.; et. lb. Bockhound ... 8 13' Struggle 7 7 Tliestius ...... 8 3 Thames 7 7 Nystad 8 0 Tinkler 7 7 Tina Atua .... 7 13 Lady Kilworth 7 i Hyllus 7 12 Lady General 7 2 Maorilander . 7 9 Native Lady . 7 2 Rose Pink ... 7 7 Multaine 7 2 CHAMPION PLATE,'of 800 sovs. Weight-foi'-age. One mile and a quarter. St. Ib. St. lb Expect 9 4 Desert Gold ..7 6 Square Deal . 9 4 Loyal Aroli .. 7 G Chortle 9 1 Nones 7 0 Battle Evo ... 7 11 RUAHINE HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sots. Six furlongs. • st. lb. St. lb. Marimba 8 7 Penrlform ... 7 10 Sea Lord 8 7 Miraculous ..7 8 Arlington .... 8 5 Rongora 7 3 Pannnire S 4 Need G 10 Happiness .... 8 3 Innaladdo 6 10 Otter 8 0 Sir Musketry 0 7 Martlett 7 12 Miss Clements G 7 Limpet 7 10 NAINAI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six fnrlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Rinaldo 8 8 Centre 7 2 Tete-a-tete .... 8 7 Ardent 7 0 Chakwana .... » 6 Black Lupin . G 12 Downham 8 6 . Pariform G 7 Master Lady DaylesAchilles .... 7 4 ford G 7