TRENTHAM RACES

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 165, 8 April 1921, Page 6

TRENTHAM RACES

THOMPSON HANDICAP WON BY ROUEN DUO WINS THE ST. LEGER SILVER LINK DEFEATS RATIONAL t' OPEN SPRINT TO SILVER PEAK. The weather was fine but dull tor the opening day of the autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club. The few light showers that fell overnight took the sting out of the ground, and left the track in*a very fast state. The attendance was quite up to the average, and speculation was greater than last year. The figures for the day were £56,923, against £53,734 for the corresponding day last year. Amongst those present were Sir Francis Bell, the Hon. J. G. Coates, Mr. T. M. AVilford, Sir James Carroll, ■Sir George Clifford, and Messrs. W. G. Stead, J. S. M’Leod, W. Stone, A. M'Donald. G. D. Greenwood, G. M. Currie, J. G. Barrett, W. R Kemball, A Alexander, R. A. and L.. M'Kenzie, H. B. Gibson, G D. Beatson, and other leading sportsmen from all parts of the Dominion. The racing was of the usual fine order generally associated with meetings on the Trentham course. »The finishes in the majority of cases were very close, and seldom has the club’s handicapper (Mr. H. Coyle) done finer work. The track was in a fast state, and during the day an Australasian record was broken, while all the other events were Tun in fast time. The day’s racing passed off without a hitch of any kind, and a very pleasing feature was the promptitude with which the events were started. Secretary A. E. Whyte and his assistant, Mr. J. Griffiths, had everything in smooth working order. THE RACING DESCRIBED.

The four acceptors all went to the post for the Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, and the betting was surprisingly even. Lord Nagar and Fisher led the other-pair for six furlongs, when Fisher was steadied. Entering the straight the four were in a line, but in the run to the post Fisher forged ahead, and won by a length from Lord Nagar. King Star was a neok away, and Whipcord finished right up. Rente was taken out of the St. Leger, and as Gasbag had not done sufficient to please his trainer, the public laid odds on Duo. Lietowel made play with the favourite for twelve furlongs, when the latter foTged ahead. Gasbag made an effort at the distance, but the leader held his own, and won comfortably in 2min. 57 4-ssec., which is an Australasian record for the distance. Ltetowel surprised everybody by running so prominently, but Halifax failed badly. Pluto, Danger Zone, and Sleeping Beauty were scratched for the Nursery Handicap, and the public went heavily for Absurduni and Purple Spur. The favourites drew tho outer, but was in charge on the fence before two furlongs had been covered, and after that Gray was sitting still and watching the others. Entering the straight Thespian was in second place, but he did not finish well, and both Creme de Menthe and Prince Fcrouz headed him in the run to the, post. Anomaly got away badly, but finished fifth close up. Early Dawn, Silver Link, and Miss Mimic were taken out of the Thompson Handicap. Rouen was the actual favourite in a great betting race. Parisian Diamond also having a very heavy following. From a good start Golden Bubble, Askari, and Royal Stag took charge, while Bonetter and Bagdad were cut off. Down the back the positions were the same, but Parisian Diamond was checked several times. At the halimile Askari was a length out from Golden Bubble and Royal Stag. Entering the straight the field bunched, and the collours of Foo Chow, Solfanella, Tigritiya, and Rouen became prominent. A furlong from home Rouen joined Askari, and in a stirring finish Gray punched his horse out and got up .on the post to win by a head. Bagdad came with a great rattle, and cut Golden Bubble out of third place. Truthful, Tigritiya, and Solfanella were all close up. Rational and Silver Link were evenly backed for the Challenge Stakes, while Pluto also carried over four figures. Rational was not long in getting to the front, and followed by Pluto and Silver Link he ran past the half-mile post with a two lengths break. He was still in charge entering ihe straight, where Pluto was dispiaced by Silver Link. She challenged the leader at the distance, and after a great finish beat him by a head. Pluto was three lengths away.

Egotism was a better favourite than Sunny Loch in the Apprentices’ Handicap, but the weight beat her at the finish, while after a severe struggle with Malaga Sunny Loch won by a nose. Vindictive set a fast pace into the straight, but Sunny Loch was always 'handy, and his performance was full of merit. There was a big field in tho Railway Handicap. Speculation was divided between Chrysostom, Inah, Canyon, and Early Dawn. Inah was soon in front, .and with Canyon, Early Dawn, and Chrysostom she led on to the course proper. She was clear at the distance, but shortly afterwards Silver Peak came through, and in the run home she won by a length from Inah, who beat Chrysostom by a neck. Canyon was fourth, and Astinomo fifth. There were several withdrawals from the concluding event, Mosthenes, Poseday, and Fabrinade being backed in that order. The last-named began smartly, and led till the last furlong, where Mosthenes joined in and soon Leaded him off. The favourite won comfortably from Makere, who finished well and beat Fabrinade by a head. Roseday was fourth. DETAILED RESULTS. JUMPERS’ FLAT HACK HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second 70 sovs., and third 35 sovs. from stake. One mile and a half. Mr. 11. J. Palmer's b. g. Fisher, by Maniapoto—Ecuam, aged, ’lost. 41b (W. J. Bowden) 1 Mr. IV. R. Kemball’s b. g. Lord Nagnr, by Lochnagar—Gladys May, aged, lOst (11. Burt) 2 Mr. W. G. Gerard’s b. g. King Star, by Martian—Rosiphele, aged, lOst. 61b (Mr. W. Gerard) 3 (Winner bred by J. E. Palmer, and trained by A. D. Webeter.) Also started: Whipcord, 9st. 31b. (G. Feilding). Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 2min. 40 2-s»ec. NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGEIR STAKES, of 550 sovs. second 75 sovs., third 25 sovs., and nominator of winner 50 sov». from stake. One mile end three-quart el's. Mr. W. F. Desha’s hr. g. Duo, by Demosthenes —Gold Bound, 3yrs., Bst. 71b. (II Goldfinch) 1 Mr. A. B. Williams’s }>r. g. Gasbag, by Demosthenes —Lady Cilia, 3vrs., Bst. 71b (R. Reed) 2 Mr. G. M. Currie’s ch. c. Listowel, by Absurd —Lysistrata, 3yrs., Bst. 161 b (G. Young) 3 Dr. A. K. Nowman’s b. c. Halifax, 3yrs., Bst. 101 b (R Bagby) 0 (Winner bred by Mrs. M. Perry, and trained by W. J. Donovan.) Won easily, the third (horse three lengths away. Time. 2inin.' 58 4-ssec:—an Austral asi an record. PREVIOUS: WINNERS. Winners of the. St. Leger since 1914 are as under: —

PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second 70 eovs., and! third 35 sovs. from stake. Five furlongs. Mr. W. G. Stead's b. g Absurdum, by Absurd —Holyrood, 2yrs., Sst. 121 b (U. Gray) 1 Mr. C. G. Russell’s blk. f. Creme de Menthe, by Piedmont —Adele, 2yi's„ 7st. lllb (R. S. Bagby) 2 Mr. F. Davis’s b. c. Prince Ferouz, by Feramorz —Cheloma, 2yrs., 7st. 81b (A. Reed) 3 (Winner bred by G. M. Currie, and trained by G. Jones.) Also started: Anomaly, 9st. 71b. (J. O’Shea); Thespian, Sst. 101 b. (G. Young); Purple Spur, Bst. 81b. (H. Young); Soulterina, 7st. lllb. (R. Reed); Martial Dawn, 7st. lllb. (C. Reed); Lord Martian, 7st. 31b. (W. Kitchener); Rugby, 7st. 31b. (A. M'Cormac); Printess Pat, 7st 21b. (R. Mackie); Hellanice, 7at. lib. (L. Butler). Won by a length and a half, a head between second and third. Thespian was fourth. Time, 58 2-ssec. THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs., second 300 sovs., and third 150 sovs. from stake. One mile. Mr. R. Heppner’s b. g Rouen, by Bezonian—Lady Laddo, 3yrs., Bst. 31b (H. Gray) 1 Mr. R. A. M'Kenzie’s b. g. Askari, by Kilbroney—Lady Jean 11, 3yrs., 6st. 91b (A. Dixon) 2 Mrs. H. M. Campbell’s ch. g. Bagdad. by Hvmettus—Asiatic, 7st. (W. Kitchener) 3 Marqueteur, 9st. 41b (G. Clarke) # Maioha, 9st. 41b (R. S. Bagby) 0 Royal Stag, Bst. 131 b (II Young) 0 Parisian Diamond, Bst. lllb. CIV. Bell) 0 Foo Chow. Bst. lllb F. Porter) 0 Tigritiya, Bst. 101 b (R. Reed) 0 Solfanello, Bst. 71b (L. Morris) 0 Blackmail, 7st. 71b (C. Reed) 0 Bonetter, Bst. 311 b (J. O’Shea) 0 Golden Bubble, 7st. 101 b (A. Reed) 0 Molyneaux, 7st. 71b. ... (A. M'Cormac) 0 Truthful, 7st. 31b (F. Johnson) 0 Esperance, 7st. 81b (R. Mackie) 0 Handy, 7st (R. Orange) 0 (Winner bred at Waikanae, and trained by A. If. Wright.) Won by a head, third horse a length and a half away. Golden Bubble was fourth. Time, Imin. 39sec. PREVIOUS WINNERS. Winners of the Thompson Handicap since 1914 are given below: — Year. Owner. Winner. m. s. 1914 ... P. Soames Ladoga 1 43 1915 ... P. Soames Ladoga 1 39 3-5 1916 ... J. Parsons Oxenliope 139 2-5 1917 ... W. G. Stead Shrill 142 4-5 1918 ... No race. 1919 ... W. G. Stead Sasanof 138 1920 ... H. W. Brown Arrowsmith 140 NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 1000 sovs., second 200 sovs., third 100 sovs., and breeder of winner 100 sovs. from stake. Seven furlongs. Mr. A. Alexander’s br. m. Silver Link, by Achilles—Secret Link, syrs„ 9st. 131 b. (A. J. M'Flinn) 1 Mr. H. B. Gibson’s br. c. Rational, by Absurd—Cow], 2yrs., Bst. lib. (A. M'Cormac) 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s ch. g. Pluto, by Sutala—Procrastinate, 2yrs., 7st. 11b '(A. Weaver) 8 Raceful, Ost. 11b (J. O’Shea) 0 Kick Off, 7et. 81b (A. Reed) 0 Aureate, 7st (W. Kitchener) 0 (Winner bred by J. G. Duncan and trained by IV. F. Mantle). Won by a head, third horse two lengths away. Kick Off was fourth. Time, Imin. 25sec.—a New Zealand record. PREVIOUS WINNER’S. Winners of the North Island Challenge Stakes since 1914 are as under— Year. Owner. Winner. m.». 1914 ... Mr. High den Pariform 1 31 1915 ... T. H. Lowry Desert Gold 126 2-5 1916 ... T. H. Lowry Desert Gold 1 271-5 1917 ... J. B. Reid Kilflinn 1313-5 1918 ... No race. 1919 ... J. G. Johnston Warplane 1 263-5 1920 ... I. G. Duncan Blackmail 1 283-5 SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second horse 70 sovs., and third 35 sovs. from stake. One mile. Messrs. M'Combe and Griffin’s ch. g. Sunny Loch, by Sunny Lake—Afton Looh, 3yrs., Set. lllb. (C. M'Gregor) 1 Mr. H. A. Knight’s br. g. Malaga, by Boniform—-Madrid, 3yrs., 9st. lib. (H. Marshall) 2 Mr. H. W. Brown's ch. g. Rada, by Hallowmas —Ukraine, 3yrs., 7st. lib CA. M'Cormac) 8 (Winner trained by J. M'Combe.)

Also started: Egotism, 9st. 81b. (A. Weaver); Auckland, Bst. 91b. (L. Butler); Vindictive, Bst. 51b. (J. Hockley); Sweet Song, 7st. 91b. (H. Ryder); Black Night, 7st. 61b. (A. Dixon); Silk Rein, 6st. 101 b. (H. Clout); Sagacity, 6st. 101 b. (D. Butler).

Won by a nose, third horse two and a half lengths away. Egotism was fourth. Time, Imin. 40 3-ssec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second 100 sovs., and third 50 sovs. from stake. Six furlongs. Mr. W. Stone’s b. in Silver Peak, by Adjudge—Oblong, syrs, 7st. 121 b. (G Young) 1 Mr. H. Spratt’s b. m. Inah, by Coronet—lnah, aged, Sst. 61b.... (A. Reed) 2 Mr. A. B. Williams’s blk, g. Chrysostom, by Demosthenes —Golden Ball,

3yrs., 7st. 9|lh tR. Reed) (Winner bred by C. Clarke and trained by A'. D. M'lvor.) Also started: Early Dawn, Bst. 31b. (R. S. Bagby); Sunart, Bst. 81b. (B. Morris); Eleus, Bst. 51b. (R. M'Lellan), Canyon, 7st. 21b. (C. Reed); Hymarty, 7st. (R. Orange); Pyjama, 7st. (W. Kitchener); Astinome, 6st. 101 b. (L. Butler); American Beauty, 6st. 1211 b. (H. Ryder); Mustard Pot, 6st. 81b.; Hastie, 6st. 81b. (A. Dixon).

(Won by a length, a head between second and third. Canyon was fourth. Time, lmin. lleec.

TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second 70 sovs., and third 35 sovs. from stake. Six furlongs. Mr. C. E. Twist’s br. g. Mosthenes, by Demosthenes—Drywood, 4yrs., Bst. 21b <H. Gray) 1 Mr. T. K te Ua’s br. m. Makere, by Tribulation—Tihi; 4yrs., 7st. 121 b. (A. M'Cormac) 2 Mi’. F. G. Hanton’s b. g. Fabrinade, bv Fabrikoff—Pasquinade, 3yrs., Bst. 101 b (C- M'Gregor) 3 (Winner trained by J. Lyford.) Also started: Blackhead, Bst. 31b. (C. Reed); Roseday, Bst. 21b. (G. Young); Cheer Up, 7st. 111 b. (T. Metcalfe); Mihtaire, 7st. 101 b. (R. Reed); Pussyfoot, Gst. 101 b. (D. Hall). Won by a length, a similar distance between second ai)d third. Roseday Was fourth. Tiiiie, lmin. 12s<?c. WEIGHTS FOR TO-MORROW Weights for the second day are as follow :— SECOND JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and three

SYDNEY BLOOD STOCK SALES Sydney, April 7. At the bloodstock sales the stallion October realised 550 guineas, and Fib fiOO. Gold was passed in at 900 guineas.—Press Assn. The first annual meeting of the North Island Racehorse Owners and Trainers' Association is’ to be held in the Empire Hotel. Palmerston North, on Tuesday, April 12. Nominations for the Marlborough Meeting close on Thursday next with the secretary, Mr. E. J. Harvey. Race Visitors, when in Willis Street, don t fc.il to visit our well-known Store. See the attractive window displays Herb. Price, 54-56 Willis Street—Advt. TROTTING jmiARU MEETING. By ®jjjegraph.—Pre=. Association. Timaru, April 7. The Timaru Trotting Club’s Meeting was held to-day in dull though favourable weather. The sum put through the totalisator was <£25,211 10s. (a record), against last year’s total of £20,910 10s. Results:— AMATEUR HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a half.—Platinum, 12sec., 1; Arcadian, 4sec., 2; Match, 12sec., 3. Scratched: Lady Esma, Kentucky’s Best. Won by four lengths. • Time, 3min. 57 l“sscc. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Cock Robin, 7sec., 1; Tiranna, 2sec., 2; Olive Huon, 7soc., 3. Scratched; Ben Mac, Gerlefan, Sea Nymph, Meddler, Golden Sun. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 39sec. TIMARU HANDICAP of 400 sovs. Two miles. —Vilo, 3sec., 1; Sympathy, 3sec., 2; Onyx, 6sec., 3. Scratched: Onimet, Legacy, Queen Piratfe. Won by nearly two lengths. Time, 4min. 41 1-s'cc. SEADOWN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. —Golden Age. 7«ec,, 1; Erin’s Logan. 7see., 2; Jessie Fraser, 6sec., 3. Scratched: Lewis M'Kinney, Vera K., Big Wood, St. Alwyn. Won by three lengths. Timo, Smin. 38 3-ssec. ‘TEMUKA HANDICAP, of 200 soys. Two miles. Platinum, 9sec., 1; Drifting Spec. 9sec., 2; Vigorous, 7secl, 3. Scratched: Bellena, Nimble Foot, Bon Wilkes, Lady Esma. Won by eight lengths. Time, sinin.

WASHDYKE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter— Gaynemer, 7sec., 1; Golden Pippin. 9sec., 2; Royal Step,’ ssee., 3. Scratched: Rangitata lass, Legacy, Vilo, Doreen Dillon. Won by a length'and a ludf. Time, 2min. 504-ssee. FAIRLIE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Two miles.—Day Drift. 10sec., 1; Pegasus, Bsec., 2; Albert Wallace, Bsec., 3. Scratched; Onyx, Loonnda Junior Vera K.. Mooney. Won by a length and a half. Time 4min. S9sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs One mile.—Bush Boy, 4sec... 1; Golden

Pippin, ssec., 2; Doreen Dillon. ssec., 3. Scratched: Dora Derby, Bacchus. Won bv four lengths. Time 2min. ITeec.

Year. Owner. Winner. m. s. 1914 . .. F. Hall Merry Roe 3 4 2-5 1915 .. . T. H. Lowry Balboa3 7 2-5 1916 .. . W. G. Stead Eligible 3 11-5 1917 .. . W. G. Stead & E. S. Luttrell Kilboy ,3 9 3-5 1919 .. 1919 .. . No race. . G. D. Greenwood Afterglow Amy-Naas 3 0 1920 . .. F. 8. Eaeton 3 5

furlongs. •st. lb st. lb. Pacific Slope 12 2 Orane 9 Fiehcr 11 0 Whipcord ... 9 <1. King Star ... 10 5 Hoy al Battery 9 0 lord Na gar 10 .3 Trentham Multiplane .. 9 13 Hose 9 0 Powder King 9 Y Pariform .... 9 0 Dick 9 5 Papanui 9 0 HUTT HANDICAP, of 500 bovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Radial 10 3 Satisfaction 8 9 Silver Peak 10 2 Egotism 8 8 Bonny Malaga 8 7 Heather 9 9 Rose Pink ... 8 Bonet.ter 9 8 Sunny Loch 8 Cashmere ... 9 8 Prince Hal 8 5 Early Dawn 9 5 Roval Heather Exchange 8 3 Sprig 9 Handy 8 3 Molvneuux ... 9 2 Hvmarty .... 8 Will Oakland 9 2 Missmaid ... 8 Killowen 9 2 Auckland .... 8 0 Asterina 9 2 Counter Hose Wreath 9 2 'A Hack 8 0 Bo-Pc*p 9 2 Warrawee ... 8 6 Chrysostom 9 i War Baby ... 8 0

Askari 8 13 La Paloma 8 0 Bagdad 8 12 Prince Insurrection 8 12 Martian 8 0 Listowel 8 12 Hastie 8 0 Truthful ...... 8 11 Maker© 8 0 Nursing Sister 8 11 Cave Rock ... 8 0 MURITAI HANDICAP, of 350 sots. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Egotism 9 7 Cheer-Up ... 7 7 Malaga 9 6 Sweet Song 7 Sunny IxjcIi Festive 9 6 Pitch Dark 7 6 9 4 Hallowvonia 7 fi Halifax 9 3 Rada 7 2 Mosthenes ... 8 11 Country Air 7 2 Strategy 8 10 Rimutaka ... 6 7 Auckland .... 8 7 Necessity ... 6 7 Martian Miss 8 7 Silk Rein ... 6 7 La Paloma. ... 8 3 Sagacity 6 7 Vindictive ... Scrimmage ... 8 0 7 8 Flying Nell 6 7 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and three furlongs st. lb. Bt. lb. Maioha 9 6 Heather Marqueteur 9 3 Sprig 7 10 Vagabond .... 8 13-Clean Sweep... 7 10 Tloval Stag ... 8 13 Tenterfield ... 7 9 Foo Chow ... 8 11 Molyneaux ... 7 fi Rouen 8 11 Esperance ... 7 4 Kilrush 8 8 Nobleman ... 7 4 Sunart 8 7 Woody Glen 7 4 Elens 8 7 Rose Wreath 7 4 Dainty Step 8 6 Insurrection 7 3 Gasbag 8 5 Bagdad 7 2 Red Ribbon 8 2 Askari .” 7 1 Bonny Tinohoro ... 6 13 Heather 8 0 La Paloma ... 6 7 Royal Star ... 7 13 Warrawee ... 6 7 Flight Sweet Song ... 6 7 Commander Bonny Maid 7 12 7 12 Cave Rock ... 6 7 PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. 'Six furlongs, st. lb. gt. ]b. Rational 9 7 A rm orel 7 4 The Hawk ... 8 12 Aureate * 3 Winning Hit 8 12 Soulterina .. 6 12 Absurdum ... 8 11 Ruruwai 6 9 Anomaly ...*. 8 10 Humboldt ... 6 7 Fulsome 8 5 Mockery 6 7 Palestrina ... 8 1 Danger Zone fi 7 Kick-Off 8 0 Rugby 8 7 Thespian .... 7 12 Princess Pat 6 7 Pluto Purple Spur 7 12 7 10 Red Hind ... Sleeping 6 7 Toa Taua ... Soldier’s Lore 7 9 7 9 Beauty Rose of 6 7 Taipairu 7 7 Athens 8 7 Creme de Menthe 7 4 Zero Hour ... 6 7 SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 750 Six furlongs, st. lb. SOVA. st. lb. Tigritiya 9 3 Blackmail ... 7 fi Solfanello ... 9 2 Listowel 7 5 Maioha 9 0 Satisfaction 7 Parisian Canyon 7 5 Diamond 9 0 Truthful 7 2 Inah 8 11 Pyjama 6 12 Radial 8 11 Hvmarty .... 6 12 Silver Peak 8 11 Woden 6 10 Miss Mimic 8 9 Handy 6 9 Golden Astinome .... fi 9 Bubble 8 8 Automoana .. 6 9 Clean Sweep 8 7 Mustard Pot 6 7 Early Dawn Rossini 8 2 8 0 Hastie American 6 7 Cashmere ... 7 12 Beauty fi 7 Tam-a-roa ... Will Oakland 7 12 7 11 Barleycorn ... Counter 6 7 Chrysostom 7 10 A Hack G 7 King Abbey 7 10 Going Un ... G 7 Asterina 7 9 Strategy 6 7 Raceful 7 8 Wake G 7 Killowen 7 8 Prince Hal ... 6 7 Nursing Sister 7 7 Brown Willie 6 7 BELMONT HANDICAP, of 350 Six furlongs, st. lb. sovg. st. lb . Active 9 3 Black Night 7 1 Autemoana 9 0 Maropa 7 0 Prince Hhl ... Mosthenes ... 9 0 8 12 Plume Fortune G 12 Fabrinad* ... 8 in Teller 6 12 Birkie 8 6 Brown Willie P 12 Jazz 8 5 Jackaroo 6 10 Lord Usk ... 8 2 Bi rem e 6 7 Roseday 8 2 Coalition fi 7 Mak ere 8 2 Sunny Jim ... fi 7 Blackhead ... 7 13 Russet fi 7 Island 7 11 Pussyfoot ... 6 7 Militaire 7 7 Whiriwhate G Y Lady Firing Nell G 7 Lucullus Rada 7 4 7 1 Penalty G 7