OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4675, 17 March 1924, Page 2

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB

ANNEAL MEETING. FIRST DAVS RESULTS. ALFORT WINS THE CUP. Ideal weather prevailed on Saturday for the first day’s racing of the Oh ’ i a-m uri Jockey Clubs annual iir-etiiig. Long before midday a large concourse of people began to assemble, and with the arrival of .he special trains the crowd that Occupied the various stands and lawns was very large, and to this number must be added the patron,< wh) journeyed in motor cars from all parts of the Auckland province. The luimof motor cars alone on Saturday constituted a record for the meeting. Tied the Paeroa meeting is one of the most popular of the country meetings is always clearly evidenced nv the satisfaction expressed by the patrons for the facilities and conveniences. afforded them. Great credit is due to the president, Mr W. Neil, and secretary. Mr H. Poland, a id the stewards for the completeness of the arrangements and the smooiti running of matters generally, leaving nothing undone to ensure a good day's sport.

T’atrons were treated to an interes'ing racing period. Both the crosscountry and fiat events were all keenly contested, and some exciting finishes respited.

Owing to the non-arrival of tlvjudgo (Mr E. Sutherland) the club's vice-president. Mr A. D. McGuire, acted as judge for the day. Mr A. W. Gordon was present in his official capacity as stipendiary steward, but the duties of the judicial committee were nil. The sum of .£30,712 10a was pul through the totalisator, as ■ againV C23.900' 10s for the corresponding dav lasi year, an increase of £6812. Following are the details of the racing

HANDICAP HURDLES, of £175 One and a-half miles.

H. R. Barrett’s Explorer, .1.1,3 (Preston) - 1 !>. J. Evans’ General Rose, 9.13 (Thompson) -.- - - - - M-s E. A. Lindsay’s Rostillus, 9.4 (Scott) _ - - - - - - 3 Al.so started :Keystone 1(1.'4, Hyttus 9.6 Mahgoloire 9.6, Marble Slab 9-3 Lucullent 9.2, Panchito 9.2 (car. 9.4), Bramble, Twig 9.6'. The horses were despatched to a good start. Panchito immed intel'-' went to the front and maiiitained the lead the first time round. Turnii-:; into the straight Bramble Twig made a faulty jump and lost her rider. At tlie (urn out of the straight Keystone and Marble flab fell and ti.rew tlwr riders. Crossing the top the secoi'l time General Rose took the lead, fo'lowod closely by Explorer. At the last lit rdle General Rose swerved and jtimncJ the wing, allowing Explorer to com up inside and win oy a length and a half, Rostillus was third, a length in front of Panchito. Time 2min 55 2-ssec. Explorer was favourite. NETHERTON WELTER, of £175. Seven furlongs. P. W. Scally’s Esthonia, 8.0 (Tinker) ______ _ _ x J. Brcnau's Some Fashion, 7.12 (Keesing) ____/-_2 E H. B. Milsom’s Shebang, 7.11 (Manson) ____-_-3 Also started Zircon 8.10, Tarleton 7.13, Peter Maxwell 7.12, Arizona Maid 7.11, Ditto 7.9, Arran 7.13, Golden Dream 7.7, Stammer 7.7, Lady Arch 7.10. As soon as the field settled dow i Golden Dream was leading, followe 1 by Esthonia, Some Fashion, Sliebanv, Stammer, and Zircon, with Ditto las:.. Along the back Golden Dream still led, but crossing the top Some Fashion got ahead, with Esthonia, Shebang, Stammer, and Golden Dream close on his heels, In the run up the straight Esthonia came through ami won by a neck from Some Fashion, who beat Shebang by a head. Time, Imin 26 2-ssec. Zircon was favourite.

MAIDEN HANDICAP, of £l4O. Six furlongs.

J. llai.Ks’ Highllown, 9.3 (Martin) 1 Polla) g' Bros’ Bir-el-Abd, 8.6 (Thimpson) ------ a F. C. Bass’ Juhp Dix 7.11 (Goldfinch) ------- - 3 \lso started; Kuliio 7.13, Monday 7.8, Di-apppintment 7.4, Trill 7-3, Waltzes 7.6 Fiery Lad 7.0, Muri Arolia 7.0, Azure Sky 7.0, Master Doolan 7.0, Royal Bonus 7.0, Transformer 7.0, Red Comet 7.0, Kaikahu 7.0, Harvest Day 7.0, Monastery 7.0, Rose Earl 7.0. Gay Comet 7.0. The large field of twenty was despatched to an even Mart, with Re, 1 Comet and Highllown the quickest to get moving to lead along the back followed by Kuh io, Disappointment, and Royal Bonus. Disappointment inci'oaseo her pace and ran up to third place, closely attended by Kuhio and Gay Comet. Reaching the top Highflown ami Red Comet led the field, and on entering the straight Higbflonn forged ahead and won comfortably by two lengths from Bir-el-Abd, who came fast over tlic last furlong. John Dix was half a length away third. Time, Imin 16 2-ssee. Knhm was favourite. KAKANGAHAKE HANDICAP, of £2OO. Five furlongs. R. C. Wallace’s Chairman, 7.5 (Orange) E R. Baddilcy's Town Bank, 8.6 (Goldfinch) ------ - D. P. Moraghan’s Master Doon, 9,2 (McFlynn) ------ ” Also started: Quiuette S. 12 and Prince Lupin 7.2 (bracketed), Lad) Rewa 8.10, Lady Cintra 7.8, Blue Sk-’ 7.1. Prince Alhyn 7.3. Nancy Loe 7...'. Picture 7.0, Bright Knight 7.0, Ulin gar 7.0, Curraghmore 7.0. Thurnrosae 7.0 Thurnrosae was left .standing at tL<po<t when tlie barrier flew up, and did no* compete in the race. Master Doon am! Chairman assumed command, closely followed by Town Bank and Quinette, which order was maintained until the straight was readied. Once in the straight an exciting struggle ensued between Master Doon and Chairman. Town Bank then came

with a strong run, but Chairman gamely stalled off the challenge, eventually winning by half a length from Town Bank, who beat Master Doon bl a neck. Time, Imin 2 2-ssee. M,aster Doon was favourite.

OHINEMURI CUP. of £5OO. ’ One mile and a-uuarter. J. Fiaser (Smith's Alfort, 7.12 (Tinker) ------- ' Spinks and Brcnau's Miss Egypt. 6.13 (Wiggins) ------ tii-rald L. Stead's Royal Box, 7.13 (A. Reed) - 3 Also started : Tinohoro 7.7, Gold Ki? 7.2, infante 6.9, Glenidle 6.8, Malatour 6 7,

There were no depletions trom Hie acceptances, and great interest was centreu on the race. From an even despatch Miss Egypt was the quickest to find her feet and led the field round p.irnt the stand the first time, close’y followed by Malatour and Royal Box. Glenidle was slow in gelling und-’i' way. Crossing the top Royal Box drew level with Miss Egypt, and they ra-'i'd together until the straight was reached, when Alfort forged ahead, follow-d by Miss Egypt. The pair fought out a game finish, Alfort getting LI e verdict by a- neck, with Royal Box half a length away third. Time. 2in in S l-ssec.

Alfort was favourite. KOMATA HACK HANDICAP, of £l5O About seven furlongs. J. Hnaks’ Potoanui, 7.6 (Young) I A. Bach’s Lady Biddy 7.10 (Dulieu) 2 Spinks and B'enan’s Connemara 5.3 (O'Shea) ------ ; - Also started : Multini 8.8, Whi’>? Comet S.S, Archibald 5.7, Rarangi 8.2. Waipoto 5.3. Irish Jig 7.5, Dan Quin 7.5. Peter Rosa 7.12, Sans Gene 7.9. Monance 7.5, Marble Crag 7.5, Irene Bruce 7.6. Jaffna 7.5. Dominant 7.5. Veletn 7.2. Wild Red Rose 7 3. From a somewhat ragged start White Comet was the first to show oiii, closely followed by Archibald, until the back stretch was reached, where Lady Biddy assumed control, J. Hauks’ Potoanui, 7.G (Young) 1 into the straight Potoanui headel Lady Biddy, and succeeded in maintaining his lead, winning by half a length from Lady Biddy, with Connemara a neck behind third. Timo. Imin 26 2-ssec. Archibald was favourite.

HAURAKI PLAINS STEEPLECHASE, of £175. About 2% miles. G. L. Stead’s Starland, 9.6 (Walls) J. Taylor's Raymond, 10.0 (Rowe) 2 A. 11. Nisbet's Tom Moore, 9.3 (Low)

Also started : Explorer 11.10, Luperino 10.13, Vociferate 10.3, Waikawn 10 0, Thiganthu 9.9, Bustler 9.4, Mapiu 9.1.

The field was despatched on even terms, and Tom Moore lost no time in setting the pace. Bustler fell at tho first of the double. Tom Moore maintained a commanding lead for another round, but at the second jump of the double he unseated his rider. He was reim unted, and followed the field. Stnrl.iiid went up into .second place after the double, and along the back caught and passed Raymond, who an til! then had a good lead. The last hurdle in the straight cause ! Vociferate to lose his rider. StarlaQd won by a length and a half from Raymond, with Tom Moore 10 lengths awiv third. Time, sinin Ssec. Explorer was favourite.

WAIHI HANDICAP, of £3OO. Six furlongs. H. Freidlander’s Pavo, 9.6 (Me- 1 Flynn) -------- I F E. Loomb’s Finelli, 8.4 (Dulieu) * R. Hannon’s York Abbey, 6.9 (Tiiviiey) ------- * * Dead-heat. Also started : Te Kara C.B, Prince Alibey 7.8, Loch Abbey 7.5, Jolly Gay 7.2, K'Ug Cheops 7.2. \s soon as the barrier lifted Finelli hoppeii to the fore, closely followed by Pavo, King Cheops, Loch Abbey, ami York Abbey. Finelli was first int) th.? st. night, where she was promptly challenged by Pavo, who outlived tlie distance' and won by half a length. York Abbey came with a strong run am! d; ad.-heated with iFnel'ii for second place. Time Imin 15sec. Pave was favourite.