THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 55, 28 November 1921, Page 7

THE TURF

THE TAKAPUNA MEETING UNCLE NED WINS ALISON CUP. By Telegraph—Special Correspondent. Auckland, November 26. Notwithstanding the showery and unpleasant weather there was a very large attendance to witness the first day’s racing of the Takapuua Jockey Club’s spring meeting. Rain fell during the night and morning, hud there were some heavy showers during the afternoon. In consequence the going was heavy. There was a very big field in the Melrose Handicap, Loch Abbey being the best backed, whilq Wrangel and Lord Star also had a good following. There was a false start, and half of th® big field completed the course, Wrangle winning. However, they were lined up again, and this time Lord Star rushed to the front, and led into the straight. Here Wanigan headed him, but over the final pinch Lady Patience finished, strongly, and won comfortably from (Wanigan, Pengwen was right up, and then came Gwenette. Royal Fancy shaped the best of the others. Illumination was a good favourite in the Borough Handicap, and though the Australian-bred horse drew a , bad marble, he began smartly, and was in behind Namutere and King Abbey to the bottom stretch. Here tho latter foil back, and the favourite joined Namutere. Esthonia came fast in. the straight, but could not reach the favourite, who won by a couple of lengths. Namutere was half a length: away, and then came Arch Salute and Scrap o Paper. Heathermoon and Navana fell after going a furlong, and the ill stnamed was killed. ' Approach (E. Copestake) was the be st backed in the Ponui Hurdles, for which a big field went to the post. At the first fence Stirrup Cup and Roller fell, and the favourite came down at the next fence. Romance led out of the straight and down the back,, where Crowhurst moved up. The pair jumped the last fence together, and in a great finish Crowhurst won by a head. Otara was a poor third. Glen Canny was the only scratching for the Alison Cup, Gold: Kip being favourite. He began well, and, with Rockfield, led past the stand. Across the top Royal Abbey joined Rockfielcl, and the pair led down the back from Gold Kip. Across the' bottom Stork rushed to the front, and he was first into the straight, but Uncle Ned then came fast, and in the run homo won very comfortably. Royal Abbey finished well in third place., and then came Penona and Insurrection. Ad Astra, Refinement, and Uncle Alex all carried over four figures in the Two-year-old Handicap.- Shebang and Uncle Alex were the quickest to begin, but Ad Astra showed a lot of pace, and led into the straight, alongside of Uncle Alex. The latter finished the best, and won ’ comfortably from Refinement and Miss June. Shebang and Ad Astra were close un. Twenty horses faced the starter m the Ngataringa Handicap. Kilwana was the public fancy, but several of tho others were well supported. When the field settled down Some Fashion made his way to the front, and at the home bend lie was well clear of the field, and won comfortably by three lengths. Te Akitai just managed to beat Dactylis for second place. Hyginas, Paonui, and Loyal Arch were tho popular selection for the Tiri Hurdles. The race resolved itself into a battle between Hyginas and Killard. Hyginas took command three furlongs from home, but Killard hung on to him gamely. They jumped tho last hurdle side by tide, but in the run down the straight (Hillard wore the top-weight down, and won by nearly a length. Otara was third, several lengths behind. Tho Cheltenham Handicap resulted in a very close finish. Dovelet, tho favourite, was well placed from the start, and was in the front\division throughout the race. Leithfield looked like a winner at one stage, but closed up suddenly. Dovelet, Pavo, and Infante fought a great battle up the straight Dovelet winning by barely a head. The sum of £68,965 10s. was put through tho totali9ator, .against £67,836 10s. for tho corresponding day last year. Results:

DETAILS OF THE RACING. By Telegranh—Press Association.

MELROSE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs, Six furlongs.

Eady Patience, 7st. 111 b. ... (Crutcher) 1 Wanigan, Bst. 61b - Pengwen, 7st. 21b 3 Also started: Loch Abbey, Bst. 41b.; Reretoa, Bst.; Wrangle, 7st. 131 b.; Merry Times, Exchequer, 7st. 121 b.; Wee Archie, Irish Knight, Qui Bono, 7st. 111 b.; Dardanella, 7st. 71b.; Lord Star, 7st. 61b.; Gold Bud, King Pelliculle, Battleplane, Bosimause, Quaestor, 7st. 51b.; Princess Charming, Star Love, 7st. 41b.; Midget, Kiarito, St. Waipa, Gwenette, Baldoyle, Utakura, Royal Fancy, Pagoda, Lady Varco, 7st. Won by two lengths; half a length second and third. Timo, Imin. 17 2-ssec. There was a false start, as the result of the barrier being accidentally released through horses bumping the barrier post. About half the field completed the course. An inquiry was held, and the starter’s explanation was accepted as satisfactory. BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 400 eovs. Seven furlongs. Illumination, Sst. 51b (A. Reed) 1 Esthonia, Bst. 21b. 2 Namutere, 7st. 131 b 3 Also started: King Abbey, Ost.; Right and Left, Sst. 81b.; Arch Salute, 7st. 131 b.; Clonmel, Scrap o’ Paper, 7st. 61b.; Tolerance, 7st. 51b.; Lovelight, 7st. 21b.; Nighttime, 7st. lib.; Pure Laziness, 7st.; Prince Charleroi, 6st. 121 b.; Navana, Tresor, Canteris, Heathermoon, Arch Margot, Bright Light. Miniwhangata, 6st. 71b. A good race. Won by a length and three-quarters, with the third horse a neck away. Time, Imin.’ 30sec. Heathermoon and Navana fell, the former being killed. PONUI HURDLES, of 250 sovs. One mile and a half. Crowhurst, lOst (Wood) 1 Romance, lOst. 21b 2 Otara, 9st 3 Also started: Dead Sweet, 10s t.; Lady Bruce, Pepin, Ala Copper, Approach, Ost. 81b.; Stirrup Cup, 9st. 61b.; No Mistake. Silver Stride, Octoplete, Annaroom, Flare Gun, Auburn, Whakamuku, The Gleaner, Roller, 9st. A good finish, Crowhurst winning by a head; five lengths second and third. Several horses fell. Time, 2min. 49 2-ssec. ALISON CUP, of 1060 sovs. One mile and two furlongs and a half. Undo Ned, Bst. 101 b (C. Brown) Stork, 7st. 51b 2 Royal Abbey. Bst. 21b 3 Also started: Gold Kip, Starland, Bst. 81b.; Khubl’ai Khan, 7st. 81b.; Insurrection, 7st. Gib.; Forest Gold, 7st. 41b.; Archie, fist. 131 b.; Ponona, Martini, Nunerrant, Rockfield, Prince Carl, fist. 71b. A good race. Uncle Ned took charge entering the straight, and won by one and a half lengths, with tho third horse three-quarters of a length away. Time, 2min. 15 4-ssec. CAMBRIA HANDICAP, of 600 eovs. Five furlongs. Uncle Alex, Bst. 101 b (A. Reed) 1 Refinement. Bst. 10lb 2 Miss June, 7st. 81b 3 Also started: Shebang, Bst. 101 b.; Electrode, Bretland, Flying Comet, 7st. 131 b.; Ad Astra, 7st. 61b.; Mamarty, Sundaur, 7st. 51b.; Royal Fame, 7st. 31b.; Owen, 6st. 131 b.; Dorinda, 6st. 71b.; Lucky Lu, 6st. 71b Won by a length and a quarter; neck second and third. Time. Imin. ssuc. NGATARINGI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 'Seven furlongs. Some Fashion, Bst. 81b (Keesing) 1

Te Akitai, 7st. 71b - Dactylis, 7st. 71b Also started: Beu Bolt, Boomcrday, 9st. 81b.; Sir Huon, 9»t. 21b.; Kilwana, Bst. 161 b.; War Taflx, SSt. 71b ; 1 hyllona, Bst. 41b.; Chaplin, Marble Bell, Bst. 21b.; Marble Slab, Esplanade, Royal Present, Polini, Tireless, 7st. 131 b.; 1 inkop, 7st. 111 b.; Arch Laddie, Heroines, Winsome Arch, 7st. 71b. Won Comfortably by tlirco lengths, head second and third. Time, Imin. 32sec. ' TIRI HURDLES, of 360 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Killard, Ost. 101 b (Rowe) 1 Hyginas, 12st. “ Otara, Ost , J Also started: Loyal Arch, 10»t. !-*“•> Poanui, Ost. 111 b.; Deviation, Ost. 101 b.; Multiplane, 9st. 41b.; Keriwinning 9st. A good race between the first two horses. Killard won by a length and a half, with Otara five lengths away. Time, 3min. 27sec. CHELTENHAM HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Six furlongs. Dovelet, 7st. 41b (C. Brown) 1 Pavo, Bst. 81b “ Infante, 7st. 41ba’”,;, ** 'Also started: Golden Bubble, 9sf. 41b.; Landslide, Ost.; Geoffrey, Bst. slb -; Tamaroa, Demagogue, 7st. Sib.; Queen Abbey, 7st. 71b.; Queens Up, Gst. 111 b.; Lightning. Leithfield 6st. 71b. A fine finish. Won by a head, same second and third. Time, Imin. ISsec. SECOND DAY’S HANDICAPS. Bv TeleErnnh —Press Association. Auckland, November 27. The handicaps for tho second day of tho Takapuna meeting will not bo completed by the handicapper until to-night. SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES ROYAL MAC WINS PRINCIPAL EVENT. By Telegraph—Press Association. Timaru, November 26. The South Canterbury Jockey Club concluded its spring meeting to-day, in fine weather. The track was fast, and there was a good attendance. Ifie totalisator staff handled £20,704, against JF4 257 for tho corresponding day last year This made the total £38,243, compared with £46,737 for the previous spring meeting. In the hurd/ race Little Doctor foil and injured Ais head so badly that be had to be destroyed. Results: — „ LEVELS HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. Mandrake. lOst. 111 b J Sonny, lOst Cl Aho° started: ’’stmff Officer. lOst. 31b.: Achilledes, lOst. 21b.; Little Doctor, 9st. 121 b.; Lyroo, 9st. 41b.; Bellrock, Strathg'wo’n by a length. Time. 2min. 49 2-ssec JUVENILE of 130 sovs. i Five furlongs. Bella Lake, Bst. lib '

Solfa, Bst. Hb. o Damo Straitlace, Bst. 131 b. ■■■■■■■ Also started: Liqueur 9st. 21b.; Urgency, Bst. 41b. ; Cantala. 7st. 111 b.; Barmaid, Dame Fortune, Nyanza, /st. 81b. Won by half a length, lime, Imin. ""e;OUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Ona mile. Royal Mac, Bst. 111 b n Purple Spur, 7st. 71br. - Malaga, ,Bst. 41b. •••■• ' ill,’ ■ Also started: Foo Chow 9st lb.. Silent King, Bst. 21b.; Almoner, ,st. 51b., WtS. CT, A REMONT HACK HANDICAP, of -140 sovs. Seven furlongs. San Salvador, 6st. 81b * Filigree, 7st. 131 b. “ Kerry Star, 7st. 51bA ' 'Ateo Started: Tho Rbawr, Bst 111 b.; Seaside, Timepiece, 7st. /lb.; Jester, 6st. 121 b AVon bv a neck. Time, Imin. 27 l-ssec STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. Bonny Mac, 7st. 131T1. Counterstroke, Ost. 2io Sunny Loch, lOst. 41b•••• Also started: Bengeroop, 9st 51b Caverock, Ost. 31b.; St. Easol, 9s.t ; Miss Camouflage, Bst. 41b.; Hiero, Link Up, Night Alarm, Osterman? 7st. 71b, Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 26 l-ssec. . „. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. Brave Deed, Bst. 91b

Hillock, " Blazes,. Sst. 121 b. P’,"’”‘i- ’ „ Also started: Kilhney, 9st.; Boadicea, Bst. 51b.; Proceed On. Bst. 4.b.; Divination, Nauti Queen, ,Bst. . Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 1/L KINGSDOWN HACK "WELTER, of 140 sovs, Ono mile. Whipping Boy, 9st. 91b n Red Gown, Bst. 111 b “ Ruddy Gold, 7st. Hib. '- Also started: Headlong. Bst 111 b., Roniform, Bst. 21b.; Kerry Star, Bst. lib. Won by a length. Time, Imm. 41sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six iuflongs. Thestius, 6st. „ Songbird, Bst. IMS Bebehead, 7st. 71b. ...•••'. 4.150 started: Bon Spec Bst 91b., Brackenficld, Bst. 61b-; Meteorite, Bst. Hb.; AVartone, 6st. 71b.. . Won by a head. Time, Imin. 14sec.

SIXTEENTH MANAWATU STAKES. Br Telegraph.—Press Association. Palmerston North, November 2J6. The following are the final payment PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 750 sovs. Six furlongs Weight-for-age. — Boniform —Peirene i-, Bezonian-Somniform f., Tatau Tatau, Penalty, Boniform—Manonceet f. AlountainLion, Hula Girl, Clarence-Bon Horde All Red—Gold Reef mare, g., bam a, Password, Martial Dawn, Rouen, Bonny Briar, Finland-Aurarius c., Fin-land-Narscoro c„ Pillage, Abreusonta, Mountain Knight-Waiporoporo f., Morose Little River. Tamatete, ApiU Folly.

METHVEN acceptances. By Te^ecra-pli —Prcsj /Association. Christchurch, November 26. Acceptances for the Methven meeting aI MOUNT HARDING HURDLES, of 110 sovs One. milo and five furlongs.— General Petain, 12st. lib.; Calma, lOst. 111 b • Achilledos, lOst. 81b.; Headlong, Ost. ’ 51b.; Grim Joke, Ost. 21b.; Austin, 9si 11b ; Glentanner, Benefit, 9st. METHVEN CUP, of .235 sovs. One milo and a quarter.—Miss Mimic, 9st. 41b.; Royal Mac, Alalnga, Bst. 81b.; Purple Spur, 7st. 131 b.; Coniston. 7st. 12 b.; Joe, 7st. Gib.; St. Easel, ist. 51b.; Stati;p, Gst. 71b. VIEWMONT WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Counterstroke, lOst. 21b.; St. Easel. lOst ; Bonny Mac Ost 21b.; Ahika, Sst. 111 b.; Alandrake, Bsi. 101 b.; Starlike, Sst.. 91b.; Thestius, Bst. 71b.; General Petain Corsica, "st. 131 b.; New Day, First Aid, Small ClifiDEre 7st. 111 b. ELECTRIC lIACK HANDICAP, of 1(10 sovs. Six furlongs—Algidus, 9st.; Ala dam Chiron, Bst. 131 b.; Horatius, Bst 121 b.; Cattach, Cerberus, Alaraudei, Slide Sst. 71b.; Red Gown, Bst. 61b.; Mythology, Bst. 51b.; Roniform, Urgency, Bst. 31b.; Osterman, Bst. 21b.; Petunia, Sst." 11b.; Jester, 7st. 121 b.; Jean Gluten, 7st 51b.; Santala, Nauti Queen, 7st. 41b.; Hillock, Boadicoa, Nyanza, 7st. 31b. MOUNT HUTT HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—High Heels, Bonny Alac Bs*'. 91b.; The Reaver, Sst. 81b.; Madam’Chiron, Sst. 21b.; Horatius, Bst. lib ■ Thestius, Starlike. 7st. 131 b.; Seaside, 7st. 101 b.; Alythology, 7st. 81b.; Cronstadt gelding, fist. DRAYTON TROT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Alaeushla, scr.; Alalachy, Isec.; Dhan, 2sec.; Cognac, 3se„; Bower Dillon, Tcneriffe,’ Pani, Msec.; Gentleman Wood, ssec.’; Jimmy Mac, Mount Harding, Citoycn, Aleddler, Kingsmoor, Childroth,

Admiral Rothschild, AVhitebait, Axtell, Localism. Yanko, ■’Alatchwood, 6sec. FARMERS’ TROT, of 120 sovs. One mile and a half. —The Dingo, scr.: Salcombe, Landlord, 7sec.; Fernmoor, 9sec.; Macushla, 13sec.; Peter AlcKinney, Malachy, lfiseC'.; Qlhun, 15sec.; Cognac, lfisec.; Rani, Teneriffe, 17sec.; Gentleman Wood, 18sec.; Ciloyon, Meddler, Kingsmoon. Childroth, Admiral Rothschild, AVhitcbait, Astell, Emmett, Alatchwood, Alining Yet, 19sec.