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Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10313, 24 January 1927, Page 9

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Racing fixtures. January 26th, 27th—Pahiatua It.C. January 29th, 31st—Takauuna It.C. February 2nd, 3rd,—Egmont R.C. February sth, 7th—Te Kuiti R.O. .. February 10th, 12th—Dunedin J.G. February 10th, 12th —P'overtv Ray Turf Club. TRENTHAM RACES SOME CLOSE FINISHES STAR. STRANGER WINS W.C. HANDICAP WELLINGTON, Jan. 22. lor the Wellington meeting, second day, the weather was dud but fine. Tlie track was in good oi der, and the racing was good. There were close finishes. The tote handled £78,943 10s against £78 ; 203 last year. Mungaroa Higliwexght Handicap.— 1 Mint Leaf (L. G. Morris) 1, 2 Wedding March 2. 7 Betmanuee 3. Also started: 10 Aiario, 4 Sultana, 3 Capitulation, 9 Lady Gay, 5 Ardfinnan, 6 Ma.tu, 8 Ldy Passenger. Won by three lengths and a length and alialf. Lady Passenger was fourth. Time, 2.9. Trial Plate.—2 Crown Area (S. Wilson) 1, 1 Assurance 2, 4 Serotina 3. Also ran: 8 Mountain Star, 6 Mister Gamp, o-Crossbow. 7 Climax, 10 Gourmet, 3 Hymgreat, 13 Kilmoyler, 12 Lucre, 9 Zarisee. Won by three lengths and a, length. Crossbow was fourth. Time, 1.271. January Handicap.—3 Centrepiece (F. E.-Jones) 1, 4 Rascal 2, 7 Joy Bird 3. Also ran: Royal Damon,. 6 Penman, 1 Ring the Bell, 3 Corn Money. 5 King Smock, 8 Inferno, 11 Perle do Leon, 10 Decoy Bird. Won by half a length and a length. Decoy Bird was fourth. Time, 1.401. Nursery Handicap.—4 Palatea 1, 6 Laughing Prince 2,2 Otairi 3. Also ran: 1 Thaw, 5 Chips, 3 Titree, 10 Masurd, 7 Historic and Tone (bracketed), 8 Don Johjose, 9 Wild Pigeon. Won by' two lengths and a head. Tone was fourth. Time 1.12 J.

Wellington Club Handicap.—2 Star Stranger (R. Reed) 1, 3 Piuthair 2, 1 Footfall 3. Also ran: 6 Count Cavour, 4 Mask, 9 Merry' Day, 5 Allowa.y, 8 Fresco, 7 Front Rank. Won by half a head and two lengths. Fronk Rank was fourth. Time, 2.17. Douro Cup.—l Vesperus (B. H. Morris) 1* 3 Stormy 2, 11 Kilmiss 3. Also ran: 2 Queen's Choice. 6 Horomea, 8 Starboard Light, 4 Outfit, 12 Rosenor, 9 Kilmezzo, 12 Inoe, 14 Gardant, 7 Battle' Colors, 17 Vertigern* 5 Gold Mint, T 8 No Favors. 16 Bronstcll, 18 Son, o’ Mine, 10 Jemidar, 19 Peggy' Ford. W T on by a nose and two lengths. Yertigern was fourth. Time, 1.41.

Metropolitan Handicap.—l Limited (L. G. Morris) and • 2 P'aperchase (C. Eastwood) dead-heat, 1; 8 Benzora 3. Also started: 3 Mimetic, 6 Father o’Flynn, 5 Cawnpore, 4 Licinius. 9 Nadarino, 10 Stanard, 8 Rleceipt. Benzora was -only a head away third, with Mimetic another head away further back. Time, I.IIJ. Camp Handicap.—2 Lady Ideal 1, 1 Saggittarius 2, 3 Some Lad 3. Also ran: 5 Royal Tractor, 4 Baby Bun, 8 Frivolous, 7 Royal Land, 9 Theodolite, 6 Dark Spot. Won by a nose and two lengths. Time, 1.12-)-. —P.A.

THIRD DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. WELLINGTON, Jan. 23. Following are the acceptances for the third day : —- Wallaccvillc Hack Handicap.— Vesperus 11.2, Bennanee, Wedding March 10.0, Orifiame 19.2, Capitulation 9.7, No Favors 9.4, Ardiinnan 9.3, Son o’ Mine, Lady Passenger, Tanadice 9.0.

Kelburn Hack.—Stormy 9.13, Vesperus 9.1, Outfit, Kilmiss 8.4, Assurance 7.11, Gardant 7.10, Royal Game 7.9, Inoe, Pangolin 7.8, Gold Mint 7.7, Mountain Star, Some Lad 7.5, .Jemidar, Peggy Ford* 7.0. Jtiopeuu stakes. —High rinance enro, uji'iut noon o.a, x-oiydectes B.i, omps i .its, Auratum, Melissa 7.12, rauiner, ouciaen Storm 7.t, Reckless t .o, Uun Jbsc, Rory More, Silver C.oot V.2, Ait, Marsurd, Bourse, Priceless, Laity, Wild Pigeon 7.0.

Melrose Piacn Handicap.—Horomea 9.i3, Staiooard Light a.iO, Black Mint 9.7, Battle Colours, Gold Mint 8.10, Serotina 8.6, crossbow B.b, jjrousteil 8.o') Hymiil, Kells, Mister Gamp 8.0. S ummer Handicap.—Reremoana 9.16, Grand ivniglit 9.8, The Hank 9.5, Rapier 0.8, Centrepiece 8.0, _ Joy King 7.11, Penman 7.8, Rascal" 7.7, Ring the Bell, First Acre 7.5, .Deluge 7.4, Inferno 7.2, Joy Bird, uecoy Bird 7.0. Consolation Handicap.—Rapine 10.6, Civility 8.3, Mynamia* Hi, Mundane 7.9, Merry Day 7:6, Alloway, Clarinda, Frisco, Front Rank, Perle dc Leon, Royal Mint 7.0. City Handicap.—Royal Damon, Booster 8.9, Orchid 8.8, Comic Song 8.5 Shirley 8.4, Mimetic, High Pitc.i, Father O’Flynn 7.11, Corn Money 7,9, Benzora 7.7, Nadarino / .o, Re““Kaitotp Handicap—Stormy 10 ly Starboard Light 9.0, Bank Note 8.11, Sagittarius 8.9, Crown Area 8./, Lady Ideal, Rosenor 8.5, Kilmezzo 8.6, Royal Game, King’s Folley 8.1, Zansee, Aston 7.10, Baby Bun tv, Polonaise 7.7, Royal Tractor t. 6, Lronstell 7.5, Dimmer, Orazone, Stai Chamber, Nadarino 7.O.—}‘.V

foxton races. OP A WINS PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP FOXTON. Jan. 22. The weather was fine, but overcast for the concluding day of the Foxton meeting. With an increased attendance £17,180 was put through the tote, making a to till of £31,590 foi the meeting, against £39,023 lor last year—a decrease of £7433. Paiaka Hack Hurdles—s Anchor 1 4 Empire Camp 2, 1 Elvaette 3. All started. Won by one and a-hali lengths and fo-usr lengths. Time, 3.2. Whirokino Hack Handicap.—l Wlienuanui 1, 10 Grand Lupin 2 4 Lady Cynthia 3. Scratched: Wilderness. Won by two lengths and a neck. Time, 1.16. President’s Handicap.—l Opa I, 4 Peneus 2, 5 Panart 3. Scratched: Nukumai. Won by threequarters of a length and four lengths. Time, 1.55. Wharangi Handicap.—l Bonogne 1,4, Misgovern 2, 3 First Acre 3. Scratched: Beaumont. Won by a neck and two lengths. Time, 1.16.

Motuiti Haiden Handicap—2 Miss Pat 1, 1 Abbey Queen 2, 9 Landguard 3. Scratched: Gordon. Swiit. Won by a length and three lengths. Time 1.18.

Carnarvon Hack Handicap—2 Our Jack 1, 3 Bent 2, 0 Lieutenant Bill 3. Scratched: Elvaette. Won by two lengths and one length. Tune, 1.451-5. „ .. , 0 Rangiotu Hack Handicap,—-3 Wilderness 2, 4 Moepai 2, 6 Calluna 3. Scratched : Whenuanui, Archon. Won by, three lengths and- one length. Time, 1.3 1-5.

Moutoa Handicap.—4-Buoyant 1, 6 Beaumont 2, 1 Royal Diadem 3. Scratched: First Aero, Ronhomme, Misgovern >von by one and & lengthss and four lengths. Tune, 1.29 3-S.—P.A

BAY OF ISLANDS RACES. AURTJM .AVIS WINS KAYYAICAWA, CUP. WHAN G ARE I, Jan. 23. There was a record gathering in bright sunshine for the Bay of Islands Racing Club’s annual meeting at Kawakawa on Saturday. The course was in good order. The fields were small but provided excellent iinislies. The totalisator handled £8369 10s against £10,413 10s last year, when the "meeting was held at Wliangarei, and £9323, when it was held at Kawakawa in 1925. Following aie the results: Hokianga Handicap.—6 Michael (Reilly) 1, 1 Wee Marble 2,2 Master Arch 3. Also ran: 3 St Lucas, 7 Electrode, 'S Young Mischief, 5 Adjour, 4 Ivy Dale, 9 Star Love. -on by two lengths, threequarters of a length second and third. Time: 1.9 3-o.

Eaikohe Handicap.—6 Fiery Lad (Conquest) 1, 9 Miss Lucullus 2, i Bright' Dawn 3. Also started: 3 Illingar, 5 Lady Lois, 7 Bowman, 10 Just Quietly, 7 Adjuster, 8 Turn, z Takuranga, 4 Sand Bag. Won by two lengths, threequarters of a length second and third. Time: 1.2 4-5.

Kawakawa Cup.—l Aur.um Mavis Armstrong) 1,2 Golden Krist 2, 3 Rahepoto 3. Also started: 4 Waning Light. Won by two and a-half lengths, three lengths second and third. Time: 2.11 4-6. Northland Counties HandicajJ.—3 Dead Sweet (Chaplin) 1,2 Michael 2, 1 Cornel King 3. Also started: 5 Electrode, 4 Young Mischief. Won by .a length, a neck second and third. Time: 1.32 3-5.

Maronku Handicap.—l . Marble Mount 1, 2 Wee Marble 2, 3 Lady Lois 3. Also started: 4 St. Lucas, 5 Star Love. One and a-half lengths each way'. Time: 1.17 4-5. Ohewai Handicap.—4 Comet King (Dulieu) 1,2 Adjuster 2, 1 Dead Sweet 3. Also started: 3 Turn. Yv or by one and a-half lengths, head second and third. Time.: 1.45 3-5.

Pakeraka Handicap.—4 Miss Lucullus (Caniwick) 1, 6 Quarter 2, Lady Lois 3. Also stalled: 2 Marble Mount, 3 Waning Light, Fiery Lad. Won by half a length, neck second and third. Time: 1.17 2-5. Russell Handicap.—2 Golden Krist (Holland) 1, 7 Just Quietly 2, 1 Bright Dawn 3. Also started: 4 Rahepoto, G Bowman, 3 Takuranga, o Lady' Arch. Won by threequarters of a length, length and a-half second and third. Time: 1.37.—P.A.

EGMONT WEIGHTS. WELLINGTON, Jan. 23. The following weights have been declared for the Egmont Racing Club’s summer meeting: Ohawe Hurdles.—Sottano 11.5, San 'Fora 11.3, Passing Through 10.13. Comedy Prince 10.12, Bonecto 10.10. Pentagram 10. S, Elvette 10.5, Pendennis 9.13, Anchor 9.5, Empire Camp, Take Take, Sea View, Cracker Day', Sea Cbmet 9.0. Flying Handicap.—Te Monanui 9.3, Royal Damon 9.0, Lady' Cavendish, Orchid 8.13, The Lamb, First Acre 8.6, Gaillard 8.5, Monaghan, I’oinna 8.0, Oration, Benzora 7.13, Lady Bcntfnek, Mireusonta 7.9, Bonogne, I'apaponga 7.5, Bright Knight, Tip Tree 7.0.

Tokaora Hack Handicap.—Helen 9.0, Wlienuanui 8.11, Billikins 8.6, Acred, Toapaiti 8.5, Manly 8.4, Rowhiri. The Swell 8.1, Sea Star 7.13, Royal Land, Lady Cynthia, Paitowi 7.12, Grand Lupin, Molto 7.10, Atone, Erin Go Bragh, Orazone, Monzone, Niblick, Temana, Royal Acre, Lethal, Whakaliihi 7.5.

Egmont Cup.—Te Monanui 9.11, Income 8.11, Sea Town 8.5, Pintlmir, Euphonium 8.1, Merry Day /.io, Town Bank 7.12, Clarinda 7.10, Mint Leaf, Hipo, Novar 7.9, Bright Lay 7.6, Royal Mint 7.4, Bonhomme, Lady Anstruther, Nukumai, Thunderclap 7.0. Juvenile Handicap.— Lady Desmond 9.3, Jazz 4>aby 9.2, li< Crown Area 8.13, Baby Bun 8.1, Skypoint 7.13, Tea Time 7.12, ka 7.10, Mendip, Denier, Green Grocer, Lenox 7.8, Morena, Dermod 7.6, Lucre 7.3, Silent, War Flame, Miss Bardo, Fort Alice 7.0.

Nolan Gold Cup, S) furlongs.— Mint Leaf 10'0, Vesperus 9.3, Captain Gazelcv, Pauart 8.9, Ivilmiss 8.7, Pnrtaga, Minotus, Sottano 8.3, Pop Off, Lin Arlington 8.0, Kilmezzo 7.13, Elvette, Inoe, Bent, Pangolin 7.11, Blond, Asleep, Clc.scftrc 7.8, The Swell. Vivo 7.7, Airtight, Kilburn 7.6, Trailus 7.5, Bronstill 7.4, Resinous 7.3, Archon, Son o’ Mine 7.2, ()r----c-adcs, Orazone, Coma, Anchor, Radiate, Uncle Dave, Lady Estelle, Hymestrason. 7.0. Whareroa Welter Handicap.—The Lamb 9.9, Polyphemus, Tiega 9.5, Killocra 9.1, First Acre 9.0, Royal Mint, Bright Day 8.12, Bonhomme 8.9, Lady Anstruther 8.5, Buoyant 8.4, Panart, Crossfire, Killoch, Royal Diadem, Tlivindcrclap, Vivo 8.0. Wipapa Hack Handicap.—Sovena 9.0, Acred, Blend 8.13, Closefire Manly, Archon 8.9, Blue Peter, Asleep 8.8, Molto 5.6, Anulo 8.5, Mister Gamp, Advance Camp 8.2, Left, Gold Rangi S.O, Coma, \\ liisogno, B:\rryander, Taikawham 7.13.—P.A.

TE A HO! 1A TROTS . ROCK HINTON WINS CUR. <B> AUCKLAND, Jan. 22. ' The annual meeting of the Te Aroha Trotting Club was held to-day in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator put through £13,127, compared with £15,444 last year. Following are the results : Elstow Handicap.—3 Sean Trinbhais (Wood). 1, 1 Roey 2,2 Lenorma 3. Also started: 7 Golden Downs and Mokopuna (bracketed) 1, 14 Mina 2, ’l2 Sydney Bell 3. Also started : 9 Debalzac, 16 Wiltshire Lad, 4 Ada Wood, 15 Albert Cry, 5 Delia Ansel!, 8 Molly Park, 6 Vanity Boy, 13 Gold •Star, 10 Katalo, 11 Floraline, 17 Peter Brown. Won by a length, with Ada Wood a neck away third. Ada Wood was disqualified for galloping and Lenorma placed third. Time: 3.51 3-5.

Waitoa Handicap.—B Horizon (Robertson) 1, 1 Bell Dial 2, 6 Maid ot the Mountains 3. Also started: 5 Toddy A nsel. 15 D'olly Thorpe, - - Willie Mac-, 14 Boada’s Child, 2 Reamer, 7 Fungus, 5 The Dealer, 13 Lola Reklaw, 12 Andover, 10 Ansell Bell, 4 Moko Chief, 3 Tony Victor, 9 Manna. Won by half a length, second and third same. Time: 3.35 2-5. To A fob a Trotting Cup.—l Rock Hinton (Wood) 1, 6 Master Councillor 2,2 Bingen Star 3. Also started: 8 Delavan Bill, 7 Gold Sound, 5 Wimmera King, 9-Billy Whiz, 4 Ruapere, 5 Toll Chimes. Kuapere capsized his sulky at the start and took no part in the race. Wimmera King was interfered with, and lost a hundred yards, while Delavan bill and Billy Whizz also lost considerable ground. From the start to the 'nish the placed horses were the only ones with a chance; Rotfk Hinton finishing fast to win by a. length Time, 4.42 2-5.

- Manawaru Handicap.—l TVopare (Willetts) 1 1, 4 jNuthinton 2. 6 Red Star 3. Also started: 7 .'.utile Gold, 8 Sidelight, 3 bittern, 2 Admiral Lock, 5 Hal Chimes. 'Yen h.v ten lengths, one and a-lialf lengths second and third. Time: 2.58 3-5. Ruakake Handicap.—2 Bell Dial (Williams) 1, 6 Moko Chief 2, ■ 10 Ekearani 3. Also started: 1 Rovlete, 11 Furgus, 9 Great Ando, 12 Santa Anna. 13 Teddy Ansel, 4 Shanona Golden, 14 Willie Mack, 14 Boada’s Child, 7 Lola Reklaw, 5 Royal Arcade; 8 Ansell Bell, 3 Beauty Spot.

Won by one and a-half lengths, half a length second and’ third. Time: 3.4. - '■ ' ■■ ' ■

Wlaihou Handicap.—4 Floraline (Hamilton) 1, 3 Sean Truibhkis 2, i Sweet Memory 3. Also started: 8 Vanity Boy, y Goldstar, 7 Ka.klo, 16 Albert Cry, o Okapi, and Wild Mint (bracketed), 2 Red JJems, 5 Lord Roberts, 10 Peter Broivu. Won by ten lengtlLs, same second and third. Time 4.69,

Mot Springs Handicap.—2 The Roainer fS. Roe) 1, 3 Manna 2, 1 Childe Audubon *3. Also started: 6 Red Star, 5 Bittern, 7 Suleliglit, t Delavan Bill, 4 Toil Chimes. Won by half a length, two lengths second ana third. Time: 2.55 2-5.

Farewell Handicap.—l Admiral Lock (August) I, 2 Liberate 2, 6 Ekearani 3. Also started: 9 Leewood, 5 Gold Sound, 8 Delavan Bill, 3 Ruapere, 7 Master Councillor, 4 Bawldy Locanda. Won by a neck, two lengths second and third. Time: 2.2 J 2-o. — P.A.

NOTES. Much interest was created on Saturday at .the-exhibition in the window of Messrs Tatter,sail and Bayly, of the handsome gold cup presented to the Gisborne Racing Club by the president, Mr IX J. Barry. The trophy, which is of artistic design, stands on an ebony plinth, and is without doubt one of the most valuable gold cups in the Dominion. It will he handed to the winner of the Gold Cup, to he decided on tlie first day of the Gisborne Racing Club’s meeting at the Park racecourse on Thursday, Feoruary 3.. The weights for the meeting were declared on Saturday and appear to have given general satisfaction, so that large fields and keen contests should ho witnessed. The acceptances will close on Friday next. From all indications the annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Trotting Club to be held on the Park racecourse on Saturday next should he a most siiecesful one. Several visiting owners at the Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club’s meeting at Napier on Saturday have announced their intention ot coming on to Gisborne, including tlie owner of a Blenheim stable. Acceptances close with the secretary, .Mr H. E. Dodd, at -5 o’clock this evening. RANDWICK RACES. DONMOON WINS CHALLENGE STAKES (United Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Received Jan. 23, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, Jan. 23. The Jockey Club Anniversary meeting commenced at Randwfciv. The course was heavy and sloppy'. Following are the results: — Challenge Stakes.—Donmoon 7.2, 1 • Camilla 7.13, 2; Perriwoo 8.1, 3. Thirteen started. From a bad start, Donmoon had a lot of leeway to make up, but-going great guns lie overhauled the leaders after passing the distance and made a flying finish, winning by two lengths. Time 1.14 f. —U.P.A. .

MOONEE VALLEY RACES HEROIC ANNEXES WILLIAM REID STAKES (Received Jan. 23, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE Jan. 23. The weather was fine and the going good for the Moonee Valley races. Much interest was displayed in the re-appearance of Heroic on the track. Following are the results : William Reid Stakes.—Heroic 9.10 1; Quintus 8.12, 2; Comus 9.1,. 3. Eight started, including Pale Light. Heroic quickly went to tile iront, and leu all the way, and •■>.on by w.?ee quarters of a length. lime: i.i-.;, a course record.—U. I*. A.