Big Tote Jump

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 99, 13 May 1937, Page 13

Big Tote Jump

H.B.J.C. CORONATION MEETING Favourites Win Concluding Events BLUFFER AND TRAILER With a totalisator ' increase of £6283 10/- for the day, the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club concluded its autumn and Coronation xneeting at Hastings yesterday. The meeting was a splendid success. The big attendance of the public and the keen interest taken were matters of considerable satisfaction to the club. The alteration in the scheduled starting times and the manner in which they were strictly adhered to were welcomed by patrons. The racing during the day was of a high standard, and the handicapping, which brought the iields together and provided sotoe spectacular and thrilling finishes, reflected credit upon the judgment of the kandicapper, Mr H. Coyle. The decision of the judge, Mr A. V. O'Briem, who had a hard task in some of the events, gave every satisfaction. The splendid despatches given by Mr W. Price left no room for complaint. At the conclusion of the Coronation Cup the Hon. A. Russell, M.L.C., expressed the thanks of the club to the vice-presidents, Messrs G. Ebbett and F. P. Kelly, for the donation of such a handsome cup, and congratulated the winning owner, Mr J. A. Hennah, upon winning such a fine trophy, with a good horse, which had also won the Hawke's Bay Jubilee Oup on Saturday. He hoped, hpwever, that Mr Hennah wouldi not make a hobby of winning cups, as it would deter other owners from nominating. However, he was sure Mr Hennah would be proud to win the cup, which had been presented upon what was an historio occasion, the Coronation of the King and Queen, those royal personages who linked the Empire together by the strong ties of sentiment and loyalty. The name Padishah was appropriate for such an occasion, for Padi meant throne, and - Shah meant prince, so the ascent to the throne of the prince and his Coronation as King were thus fittingly symbolised by the h'orse' S Hame. Three cheers were then' given for owner and rider. Mrs G. X). Beatson, wife of the president of the club, then presented the cup to the winning owner, who acknowledged his thanks by humorously saying that he .was sorry to win the trophy. The exoellent manner in whioh the arrangements were carried: out reflects great credit upon the newly-appointed secretary, Mr A. F. Wishart, and the mexxjbers of the committee. Upportunity was taken to express over the loudspeaker the appreciatioh ' felt by the committee at the • assistanee given by the trainers and riders, which had assisted greatly in enabling the programme to be run according to scbedule. As the result of a fall in the Twy- ! ford Handicap, which involved three j horses coming down, H. Callahan, rider j of Top Hat, and N. Caveney, rider of Marsyas, who both receivedl injuries, [ were subseguently admitted to hospital. The condition of each horseman is I not at all serious. Percy Atkins was the most sucoess- !. ful horseman, having two winning mounts for the day, making three for the meeting. Following the running of the Jfursery Handicap on Saturday, the judicial j committee held an inquiry into the severe interference at the four-furlong post tp the Grooner by Felicitation, ridden by Shields. The stewards accepted Shields's statement that his horse got on the heels of Money Raid and rolled in. It was dccided not to take any action. The totalisator handled £14,911 10/for the day as against £8628 for the same day last year, an increase of £6283 10/-. The total invested for the meeting was £26,363 10/-, an increase of £10,472 10/- o» the amotmt handled for the autumn meeting last year. Details of the racing are as follow CORONATION CUP HANDICAP Of £325, and 20-guinea Cup; li mile. 1 PADISHAH, Mr J. A. Hennah 's br. g., 6 yrs., by Chief Buler— Caress, 8.8 (B. H. Morris) .... 3 6 Catalogue, Mr E. L. Barne 's b. g., 6 yrs., 8.6 (J. Leach) 2 4 Soho, Mr G. D. Beatson 's br. g., 4 yrs., 7.7 (K>. Marsh) . ...i. ... 3 Also gtarteds. .5 .Big , Doog 9.0 (C. Sheilds), 7 Werohia 8.10 (H. Young), 2 Gay Boy 8.9 (S. Anderson), 3 Manda mus 8.0 (P. Atkins), 3 King's Lancej 7.7 (J. Forsyth), 8 Charade 7.7 (J, Molloy). JUVENILH handicap.. Of £100; 5i furlongs. 1 BLUFFEB, Mr. T. H. Lowry 's br.f., by Nigger Minstrel — Bravado, 8.9 (S. Anderson) ....... I 4 Felicitation, Mr. P. F. Wall's br.f.; 8.7 (C. Sbeilds) 2 3 Son and Heir, Mr. T. W. Wills's b.c., 8.7 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: 2 Lindrum 7.12 (P. At- ■ kins), 6 Airini 7.7 (J. Leach), 5 Knightsbridge 7.7 (R. Marsh). There was no delay at the start of the Juvenile; no sooner was the balloon down than the field were away in line. Lindrum was the first to assume comcnand, with Felicitation, Arini, Son and . Heir, Blitffer and Knightsbridge following in that order. Bound the half-mile bend Lindrum was just ahead, but he soon began to drift, allowing the lead to be taken over by Felicitation and Arini together ahead of Son and Heir and Bluffer. The first-mentioned pair were first, turning for home, from Son and Heir and Bluffer. Lindrum here got a run through on the rails to show m up inomentarily, but he soon retired.

Bluffer, on the outside, was making heavy weather of it hut stuek to her guns, and in a ding-dong finish won by a nose from Felicitation, with Son and Heir but a head away third. Knightsbridge was fourth. Time, 1.9. AKITIO HANDICAP. Of £100; 9 furlongs. 2 — TEAILEB, Mr. G. Priest's ch.g., 5yrs., by Tractor — Hinehoro, 7.7 . (B. Marsh) - 1 4 Hamarin, Mr. P. MaHor's b.m., 4 yrs., 8.5 (L. Mallo^) 2 3 Agog, Mr. H. Dennett's b.g., 6 yrs., 7.8 (J. Forsyth) 3 Also started: 6 Blue Garter 8.8 (C. Sheilds), 5 Lacquer 7.13, 1 Black Fox 8.5 (B. H. Morris), 8 Tupai 7.10 (JLeach), 7' Parry 7.9 (B. Marsh). Another quiek despatch was effected, and all but Blue Garter got away in line, although Parry was sent back a little as they hopped off. Trailer quickly assumed command to lead out of the straight from Black Fox, Agog, Tupai and Hamarin. The first-men-tioned four carried on with the good work down the back, but Hamarin dropped back to last excepting Blue Garter, who was a furlong behind. Trailer still held command five furlong from home .and, round the half-mile bend, was still there, followed by Agog, Black Fox, Parr yand Tupai, with Hamarin still in the rear. There was very little alterations turning for home. Trailer was first to enter the home stretch ahead of Agog, Lacquer, Black Fox (a beaten horse), Tupai and Hamarin. Trailer had a eomfortable win, being eased up over the last hundred yards. Hamarin, coming with a great burst of speed over the last two furlongs, was beaten for the major portion of the stake by three-quarters of a length while Agog was but a head away "third. Next eame Black Fox, Lacquer and Parry. Time, 1.57. OKAWA HANDICAP. Of £150; 6 furlongs. 1 PETEB BECKFORD, Mr. G. D. Beatson 's ch.g., 4yrs., by Hunting Song— Sarty, 9.0 (P. Atkins) 1 3 Blygain, Mr. W. Wilson's ch.m., 6yrs., 8.6 (R. Marsh) 2 2 Sir Nigel, Mr. J. M. Cameron's b.g., 5yrs., 8.7 (B. H. Morris) .. 3 Also started: 4 Lavina 8.12 (S. Anderson), 6 Gasman 7.11 (J. Leach), 5 Wanaga 7.7 (J. Forsyth). The last event of the day saw 2066 investmente made on Peter Beckford^ the largest individual total since the boom aays. The confidence was justified, as Mr G. D. Beatson 's gelding held a two-lengths margin at the finish, although at the distance his jockey was very busy. From another good start Lavina was first to find her stri.de to lead out from Peter Beckford and Gasman. Bound the top bend Lavina still led from Peter Beckford,. Gasman, Blygain, Wananga and Sir Nigel, but once the half-mile had been negotiated Peter Beckford went to the front from ; Lavina, Blygain and Gasman, while Sir Nigel and Wananga abreast, still tailed the small field. There was slight j alterations in the next two furlongs, | although Peter Beckford was still in ! front with Gasman running ujj into | second position ahead of Lavina and j Blygain, with the same pair still in the I rear. At the distance Petpr Beckford was dn front but was being pushed, but j when he answered the call he went j right away to win by a couple of j lengths from Blygain, who was one and I a-half lengths in front of Sir Nigel. j Wananga was fourth, Gasman fifth and | Lavina last. Time, 1,14. j i