RACES AT TRENTHAM

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 18, 22 January 1924, Page 8

RACES AT TRENTHAM

-A IRECORD ATTENDANCE

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S : SUMMER MEETING.

■LOUGHREA WINS THE CUP.

£ (Prom our Special Reporter.) ■: TEENTHAM, This Day. Trentham is a much-favoured locality >»ith holiday-makers to-day, the grounds o£->the Wellington Racing Club offering /.' not only- a■ refreshing change from the ' city atmosphere but also a liberal supj ply of' the sport which stands first in popularity with a large section of the public. The club is making a start with its! summer, meeting, and for the occasion j the weather is at its best-^-hot sunshine \ and only a light breeze from the north \ end of the Valley. Little wonder is it /that, with.'iha day so perfect, -'many thousands of people have chosen Tren- : tham as their holiday resort. Early trains to the course were packed, and ', on-the main road there was heavy,traffic. •: By the, time:the racing was commenced there was, an .assemblage on the lawns arid. iri'tHe? outside!'enclosure that was. j easily '"the "largest on. record: The ticket offices sold out the day's issue, and resort was made to tickets over from the previous meeting. The grounds, <with their garden plots, shrubs, and trees, were in splendid order, 'and ,;np_fc;. much '-affected by the ,w6rk which is being carried out in connection with improving the accommodation; and with the many beautiful Bummer dresses of the lady patrons a very striking spectacle was presented. TRo whole scene was Trentham at its ; best. In it was found more evidence of -': the club's progressive policy, much fur- ' tlier work' having been carried out to , the new; stands since the meeting in the . ■ spring.- Previously the official stand had ; given an idea of the excellent manner in ..: which the club is looking after the interests of its patrons; but to-day the progress. which has been made with the erection of the main stand gave those at Trentham a still greater indication of the Wellington Club's -advance in the Mcing' world. •It was Cup Day, and for that reason 'the programme was of special import- ' ance. Acceptances were in most cases ' particularly good, and for the principal-j ■ event the field was probably the best'-j ■that has ever contested the race. With ' class yell, throughout the jcard, the task of the speculator was far / from easy, but that, even though the investment was nothing more than the I lady enthusiast's half-a-crown share in I ' a: ticket, added to the enjoyment and !interest of the day's sport. The track ' was hard and,. fast after the spell of I ; warm weather, and the prospects were ■: that excellent performances would be Tecorded on:the top of the ground, with ; kpen finishes throughout the day. Music; by the Ist Battalion (Wellington Regi .'merit) Band lent enjoyment to the gathering. -Among the horsemen was Hector Gray, -who recently returned to New Zealand from the Old Country, and who signalled his reappearance by piloting th'ti -winner of the. first race. .-.. . : Details of the races are as follow:—

TB^NTHAM HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 350 soys, second horse'to .-receive.-70 soys, and third horse 35 sovsJfrbhi the stake. One mile and a ;half. ' 1 _6;Mr. C. Boyle's eh g/Carawock, by Spalpeen—Sylvia Park mare, 6yrs, 9.0 (H. Gray) 1 l»Mr. F. Shaw's b g Palamon, by > Pallas—Shawnee, aged, 10.5 (A. E. Ellis) ■. 2 3 Mr. W. E. Kemball's b g Vagabond, by Martian—Gipsy Girl, ; aged, 11.6 (R. S. Bagby) 3 .Also started: 2 Santiago, 10:8 (J. Tfaan), 5 Malingerer, 9.8 (P, Johnston), 4 ; Red Cherry 9.3 (T. J. Humphries). /The acceptors for the opening event ■were all paraded, and the .public chose Palamon as favourite, but accorded good support also to Santiago, Vagabond, and Red Cherry, who all carried four-figure amounts, indicating that speculation was likely to be keen throughout the d? v-, .Although Carawock- had the services'of Hector Gray, he was allowed to; remain the outsider of the field. , From a fair start, Red Cherry, and CaraWock led down the straight the first time, Santiago and Palamon being somewhat late to move off. , Going round to the back stretch, Red Cherry had charge from Malingerer and Carawock, but, along the back, Palamon moved up from last place and assumed command at the top fence. Red Cherry and Carawock' were next. Entering the straight the' favourite was still in the le£d, but over the final portion of the journey was challenged by Vagabond and Carawock," Red Cherry .. back. Carawock came away at the distance and had- no difficulty in winning by three lengths-and a half from-Pala-mon, who wsw,ltwo lengths in front of ; Vagabond.:. lied Cherry was fourth. On returning to the. bird-cage Hector Gray was accorded an ovation. Time, 2min 37sec. (Winner trained by J. W. Lowe.) TITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 350 soys, second horse to receive 70 soys "and third horse 35 soys from the Five furlongs. 13tfr. T. H. Lowry's.b c Nigger ; Minstrel, by All Black—Aurar- \ ius, 8.13 (A. Reed) 1 - 5 Mr. J. J. CDrry's b f Rachael, by : Kilbroney—Rebekah, 6.9 (W. : Bagby) 2 * 9 Mr. G. F. Moore's br f Lady Bentinck, by Absurd—Bonny Port- . .."land, 8.5 (J. Barry) .'. ; 3 Also started: 6 Tanadees 8.7 (W. M'Carten), :2 .Quiescent.' 8:2 - (H. Gray), bracketed with Slump 7.0 (E. Cairns, sib overh Lady Isinglass 8.2 . (E. Keesing), 7 Father's Voice 7.11 (C. Reed), oib over), 13- Xc Anau Lad 7.11 (D. Cot- . ton), 12 Rag Fair 7.8 (H. Burrie), 14 , Gay Queen 7.8 (0. Voight), 16 Pantrymaid 7.8 (D. Gunn, 21b over), 11 Lake ! ; .Uru 7.0 (W. Tippetts), 9 Subjection 7.0 \ (H. Wiggins), 10 Bonideer 6.10 (J . Blanche), 15 Twink 6.7 (B. Butler), 3 Kfjmar .6.7 (A. Hodson, 31b overweight), Scratched: Gaillard, Siaosi, and Calm ! Eve.

Gaillard, Siaosi, and Calm Eve were laken out of the ■ two-year-old race, leaving a field of seventeen. There was no difficulty in finding .a favoudte, Nigger Minstrel being made a very hot order. The Riddiford bracket (Quiescent and Slump), Kilmar, and Tanadees were fairly well fancied. An excellent start was effected, and from the. five furlongs post to the straight entrance the field was fairly well bunched. When heads were turned for home Viscountess Jellicoe's representative, Father's Voice, had the leading position, but the favourite, who drew number 13 place at the harrier, was prominent. In the straight proper Nigger Minstrel soon took charge of affairs and placed the issue beyond doubt, winning comfortably by two lengths from Bachael, who finished fast

to beat Lady Bentinck for second money. The last-named was only a head behind Rachael, and Lady Isinglass was close up, fourth. Bonideer was fifth, and tho next to finish were Quiescent and Father's Voice. Time, 59 l-ssec. (Winner trained by F. Davis.) •> ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 600 soys, second horse to receive 120 soys and third horse 60 soys from the stake; one mile. 2 Mr. W. E. Bidwill's b g Sugges- I tion, by Kilbroney—lmagination, 3yrs, 8.13 (A. Olliver) ... 1 ; 3 Mr. A. R. M'Connon's b g Prince Ferouz, by Feramorz—Cheloma, syrs, 8.10 (F. C. Porter) 2 1 Mr. E. L. Ridiford's b c Royal Divorce, by King's Proctor— Jessamine, *3yrs, 8.3 (H. Gray) 3 Also started : 6 Kirtsom 9.9 (M. M'Carteri), 5 Little River 8.10-(A. Stowe), 8 Gay Juliet 8.8 (H. Wtere), 4 Diamond Ring 8.4 (H. Dunn), 10 Passionless 8.4 (D. Cotton), 11. "Lucinette 8.2 (E. Shaw); 7 .Kao Tane 8.0. (A. Reed), 9 Mosthenes 8.0 (C. Reed). There was only one scratching, Civilform. Royal Divorce was the popular pick, but there were plenty of .friends for Suggestion and Prince Ferouz. The race was a good one" from start to finish, and opinion a^ to the merits of the horses, was well founded. From an excellent start Kinsem was the first to take the lead, closely followed by - Prince Ferouz and Royal Divorce. The lastnamed had command at the first turn, where Gay Juliet and Little River were up in the leading division. The field was well bunched coming to the straight, arid for the final part of the race Prince .Ferouz was in front. Suggestion, Royal Divorce, and Kinsem were soon up with the leader, to take part in a great finish.. Suggestion gained the verdict by a neck from Prince Ferouz, who was only a-head in front of Royal Divorce, with Kinsem in fourth place. Little River was fifth. Time, lmin 40 l-ssec. (Winner trained by J. A. Farmer.) APPRENTICES' PLATE, of 350 soys, second horse to receive 70 soys and third horse 35 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. 6 Mr. G. Johnston's eh mlhapptoa, by Potoa—Balma, 4yrs, 8.0 (D. Watts) -. :........ :1 .7 Mr. A. J. Toxward's b g Star' Ranger, by Martian —- Gipsy Belle, 3yrs, 7.4 (C. M'Govern, , Sib penalty) 2 2 Mr. Geo. Siefert's b g White Comet, by Day Comet —Lady .. :,. Frisco/3yrs, 7.4 (A. Sie^ert, 51b ■ allowance) '. ...3 . Also "started: 5 Parorangi 8.0 (H. Hastie, 51b allowance), 12 Bayana 8.0. (J. Lewis), 13 Clareina 8.0 (G. Shaw, 51b penalty), 4 Imperial Spark 8.0 (G. Blanche), 16 Hyama 8.0 (A. Stowe), 14. Vindictive 8.0 (W. Tippets), 10 White ■•■■'Ensign^;B.o (H. Dunn, 101b penalty), 9 Zero Hour 8.0 (C. Butler), 6 All Gold 7.4 (0. Smith l-JJb over) bracketed with 5 Kilris 7.4 (D. Ridgway), 8 Black Rod 7.4 (E. Rosewarne) bracketed with 8 Laughing Eyes 7.4 (H. Burns, 51b penally), 17 Kilroinster 7.4 (T. Bound, 51b .penalty), 1 Maria of Hereford (W. Bagby, 51b penalty), 11 Pantagruel 7.4 (H! "GilmerJ, 3 Penelophon 7.4 (A. Alex-. ander,-'sib penalty). Although there were seven scratchings a field of nineteen went to the barrier, Maria .o£ Hereford being entrusted with the biggest investment on the machineAmong others whose chances were fancied were Penelophon, Imperial Spark, Ihapotoa, and the Kemball bracket (All Gold and Kilris). The inside positions at the barrier were drawn by Laughing' Stock and Ihapotoa, and immediately the field was dispatched the latter was seen to have the best of matters. Along the back stretch and t round to * the straight she was always well .: placed, while Kilris also occupied a good position. After three furlongs had been traversed the field was stretched out considerably, but when the straight was reached a number of the competitors were up with Ihapotoa. The leader, however, was not seriously troubled, and won by three lengths from Star Ranger, who had only a neck to spare from White Comet. Pantagruel was a good fourth, and the next to finish was Maria of Hereford and Kilris, Time, lmin 26 4-6 sec. (Winner trained by E. W. Watson.) WELLINGTON CUP, of 2150 soys; first horse to receive 1400 soys in specie and a gold cup of the value of 150 soys, presented by Mr. Vivian Riddiford, second Horse to receive 400 soys, and third 200 'eovs from the stake. One mile and, a half. Mr. LV C.'Hazlett's b g Loughrea, by Kilbroney—Sister Radius, syrs (A.iE. Ellis) 8.5 1 Mr. W. T..Hazlett's eh m Gold Light, by Hymettus—Simper, 4vrs, 8.0 (F. Waddell) ..". 2 1 Mr. J. Richardson's eh g Roseday, by Solferino—Rosalia, 6yrs, 9.7 (A. J. M'Flinn) 3 Also started: Highland. 9.1 (A. Reed), Enthusiasm 8.10 (M. M'Carten), Sunarrt 8.5 (J. O'Shea), Scion 8.5 (H. Gray), Bonetter 8.3 (C. Reed), bracketed with •respass 7.7 (C. Smith), Palestrina 8.2 [H. Were), Winning Hit 7.13 (D, Cotton), Muraahi 7.13. (W.» Bagby), Limelight 7.13 (G. Young), Merry Day 7 10 lE, Garrett), Cold Steel 7.6 (E. Keesing),' Mantua 7.4 (T. Metcalfe), Zouave 6.12 (H. Wiggins), Ardour 6.7 (O. Voight). The only scratching from a field of excellent class for the principal event was Mark Time, owing to meeting with a slight accident. Betting was keen, and Enthusiasm was made favourite, with Limelight and Gold, Light also in keen demand. A good dispatch was effected, and in the early stages of the race Gold Light and Cold Steel were the leaders. Around the back stretch Cold Steel had command, and Ardour was up with Gold Lisjht. Five furlongs from horne1 Roseday made a forward move. Over the next' two furlongs Ardour, Limelight, and Palestrina were in the leading division. When , claims were made in the' straight Loughrea became prominent, and took part in an excellent finish. Loughrea won by a short neck from Gold Light, and Roseday was only a head away, third. Time, 2min 32sec.

(Winner trained by E. J. Ellis)