RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1925, Page 1

RACING.

UY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. HAWKKS’ BAY RACES. gloaming wins. HASTINGS, May 9. There was ideal weather tor the second day of the Hawke’s Bay meeting. A great crowd from all parts assembled to see the big race between Gloaming and The Hawk. The sum of £39,128 passed through tile tote, compared with £1.0,979 on the second day last year, an increase of £22,149. The total put through for tho meeting was £03,3-19 as against £34,75-1 last year, ail increase of £23,595.

Karainu Handicap Hurdles;—Black Art 1. .Many Colours 2, Master Refer 3. Won by J of a length. Time 2.44.

Pakipaki Handicap;—Tutankhamen 1, .Master Beckwith 2, Star Shell 3. Won by a length. Time 1.1 4-5. Juvenile Handicap:—Shirley 1, Lin Arlington 2, Gold Box 3. Won by a length. Time 1.1 1-5. .1. I). ORMOND .MEMORIAL GOLD CUT. GLOAMING (The Welkin-Light) 9.10 (G. Young) 1 THE HAWK (.Martian-Sparrow-hawk 9.10 (Id. Gray) 2 Gloaming and The- Hawk were the only starters. Tho Hawk made the running to rounding the railway road bend, whom Gloaming got on even terms, and before the home stretch. Gloaming’s nose showed in trout-. I lie Hawk was on even terms well below the distance, hut then Gloaming drew away by a clear length, amid tremendous enthusiasm. Both owners intimaied that they would nominate the champions for (lie J. 1). Ormond Gold Cup next year. 'I he time was 1.38 3-o.

Burke Memorial Stakes;—Quiescent 1. Ilaurangi 2. Cold Sport 3. \\<>u by half a. length. Time 2.0. Akitio Handicap.—Jubilee 1. Mnnutai 2, Blue Jay 3. "Won by a bead. Time 1.14. Oliiti Handicap: Lady Joyce 1, Polly Peachum 2. Soltano 3. Won by of a length. Time 1.5-1 4-5. Olcawa Handicap:—Koodoo I. Scotch Mixture 2. Princess Ronnie 3. Won by '[ of a length. Time 1 .1 I. Gloaming’s wonderful record has made his name a household word. Helms been racing for seven seasons, over distances ranging from four lurlongs to a mile and a half, and he has won over £12,000 ill stakes. Year after year he has gone on his remarkable way, beating the best horses that have opposed him. while being beaten only nine times (exclusive of the race in which he fell at Treiitham), and though nine years old, lie has continued this season, m Australia and New Zealand, to assert his superiority over all dis-

The llawk was bred in New Zealand ■being a product ol Mr -I. 1' ■ Ifuchanau’s |\inlocii. Stud, at Little River, lie did his early racing in the Dominion, but for some time past lie has been in Australia, where his owner trainer. -J. M. Cameron, lias resided tor several years. IDs record is a good one. as Ice has raptured about L’33.1100 ill stakes, and though not claiming the eossistenl successes ol his rival, he lias earned the- title of the best miicr in Australia, by reason of his successes, at weight for age. over (he cream ol the ('omiiionucall Ii horses.

Gloaming and The llawk have already met more than once, and the records show that Gloaming has finished in front of his rival on each occasion. The llawk. being three years younger than his rival, has a decided advantage in age. but against (his must he reckoned the fact Unit there is sign of Gloaming, deteriorating, his latest performances showing hint to he still the greatest horse in these parts.

VMBERLEY RAGING CLUB. (TIRISTC'HVRCn, May 9. Tho Amberley Racing Club’s annual meeting "as held on Saturday in line weather. The going was good and the attendance was large. The tote look £10,431 against L’0937 hist year. Bracken field Handicap: Gold Spinner 1, AY initio’s Rebel 2. Coosestep 3. Novice Handicap Forgery 1. Some Abbey 2. Youtc 3. W’.m by a bead. Time 1.3 4-5. ~ Amberley Cup:- Prosperity (t . Emerson) 1. Will Oakland 2. The Cheat 3. Also ran:---Tarlolnn. Royal Star. Dutch Courage, Petunia. Ophir, Ferine. AYon by three lengths.' Time 2.10. Kowliai Trot:—Polo Jim 1, Alvei a o. Lord Denver 3. AVou by four Idioths. Time 3.38 1-5. Seadown Handicap—Finora 1, Prince Charleroi 2. Moorland 3- Won by two laiW'hs. Time IJIClasnovin Handicap- Pehn 1. Tempo 2. Some Abbey 3. 'Won b.v } ol a length. Time 1.15 2-). Broomfield Welter.- Kilbirme 1. Dutch Courage 2. Lord Ashlea 3. AA on bv a length. Time 1-30.

' Cheviot dale Trot Lord Denver 1. Surflmard 2. Eileen Chimes 3. AY,n, |,v half a h-ugtli. Time 1.59.