FRANKLIN RACING CLUB.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 624, 15 April 1921, Page 5

FRANKLIN RACING CLUB.

INAUGURAL MEETING. A WET DAY. The Franklin Racing Club’s Inaugural race meeting was held at PukeKone on Saturday last when there was an attendance of about 2000, including a large number who arrived from Auckland by special train. Among those present were Sir Frederick Lang, M.P. for Manukau and speaker of the House of Representatives, and Mr R. F. Bollard, M.P. for Raglan. The morning of the races broke fine but dull and it was expected that the weather would hold good for the day. Unfortunately after the running of the second race, the Maiden Handicap, heavy rain set ir. accompanied by a stiff north-west-erly gale and continued throughout the afternoon. The afternoon’s pleasure was thus marred by the unfavourable weather conditions. There was little or no shelter except a few tents used by the jockeys and officials, and the majority of patrons were wet through long before the commencement of the last race. When matters were at their worst, the jockeys riding were consulted as to their opinion regarding the safety of the racing track, and this being entirely favourable the question of postponement did not afterwards present itself. In s’,)ite of the advmse cii cumstances the committee maintained a high spirit throughout and one and all did their best for the success of the gathering. Every member of the executive worked assiduously and were ably supported by enthusiastic workers including Messrs Harry Hayr, H. B. Massey and C. Goldsbro. Mr E. V. Sutherland acted as judge in place of Mr. R. B. Lusk, and Mr J. Vincent starter in place of Mr C- O’Connor, while the other officials were all at their posts

In spite of the conditions, the events were got off well to time The Pukekohe Brass Band enlivened proceedings considerably and despite the pelting rain rendered an excellent •'programme. The course itself was in good order, out towards the finish began to get cut about.

A word of praise is due to the president (Mr, W. Claud Motion), vice-president (Mr C. Clai’ke) and the secretary (Mr A. P. Daysh), and the ground committee for the manner in which they had the arrangements which were all complete. Results were as follows: —

Ramarama Hurdle Handicap of £4O, two miles.—M. Griffin’s Welshman, 10.0 (W. Rennie), 1; Dr. Grant’s Koura, 11.13 (Packer), 2; J. F. B. Clark’s Seaport, 9.0 (Preston), 3. Also ran: Redwing 9.6 (Williams); Knockhow, 9.0 (Tinker. A good race, Welshman won by a neck from Koura who was ten lengths in front of Seaport. Redwing ran off at the first fence. Time, 4min llsec. Maiden Handicap of £4O, 6 furlongs.— L. Sulenta’s Navana, 8.7 (Walsh), 1: W H. Thomas’ Rheola, 8.4 (Armstrong), 2; P. Bolton’s Wish Wynne, 8.3 (Crutchen), 3. Also ran: Olga Petrova, 8.9 (Chaplin); Economic, 8.4 Husband) ; Gerda, 8.3 (W. Ryan); Gold Catcher, 8.3 (Barrow); Glenlecky, 8.3 (Harwood); Smut, 8.2 (R. Hall); Hildegarde Gelding, 8.0 (J. V. Patten). Navana was first out and leading all the way won by three lengths, a length and a half between second and third. Time, lmin 18 4-ssec. Bombay Welter of £4O, seven furlongs.—J. Clark’s Salvaless, 9.3 (W. Ryan), 1; R. J. Graham’s Some Fashion, 9.10 (Copestake), 2; W. H. Madid's Commission, 8.8 (J. Conquest), 3. Also ran: Lady Frederick, .8.13 (Williams); Whitehall, 8.0 (Husband). Salvaless won easily by two lengths, three lengths separating second and third. Time, lmin 37 2-ssec. FRANKLIN CUP of £IOO. One and a quarter miles. L. McKinstry’s b g Prince Carl, 4yrs (Carl Rosa—Adeline), 7.3 (J. Conquest) .. • ■ .. 1 W. Stewart’s ch g Ohiti syrs (California—Bell Agnes), 7.10 (Chaplin) • • • • • • W. Colebourne’s b g Blue Cross, aged (Marble Arch—Maheno) 8.13 (Wiggins) •• 3 Also ran: Royal Irish, 8.9 (W. Young); Lyroe, 6.7 (Kimper). Prince Carl won by a length and a half from Ohiti, who in turn was a length in front of Blue Cross. Then came Lyroe, with Royal Irish last. Time, 2min 15sec.

Waiuku Handicap of £4O seven furlongs. w. T. Burrett’s Miss Melva, 5.7 (Armstrong), 1; Anaroon 7.5, 2; Economic, 7.10, 3. The only starteis. Time lmin llsec.

Tuakau Flying of £65, six furlongs. \y. T. Burrett’s Jollie Princess, 8.2 (Armstrong). 1; G. H. Armstrong’s Glenlecky, 7.0, (Harwood). Jollie Princess won easily by a dozen engths. Time lmin 24sec.

Borough Handicap of £4O, five furlongs.—J. Clark’s Salvaless, 9.5 (inc. 7!b penalty) (W. Ryan) 1; Geo. G: eon’s Pepin, 9.0 (Chaplin), 2; Casey and Ryan’s Lyroe, 7.6 (Kember) 3.

Also ran: Lady Frederick, 8.10 (Barrew); Navana, 8.9, inc. penalty (Walsh); Rheola 7.10 (Armstrong); Gerda, 7.7 (Harwood); Uncle Sam,, 7.7 (Gussey); Gold Catcher 7.7 (Hall). Won easily, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 12 2-ssec.