OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4823, 16 March 1925, Page 2

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. TRESILLIAN WINS THE CUP. Ail roads led to the Racecourse, Paeroa, on Saturday last, the occasion being the first day of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s popular annual two days’ fixture. The morning dawned grey, and with a heavy sky, but as the day wore on the clouds dispersed and before mid-day the sun was shining and ideal weather prevailed. Long before noon a large concourse .of people began to assemble, and with the arrival of the special trains the crowd that occupied the various stands and lawns was very largely increased, and *o this number must be added the hundreds of patrons who journeyed in motor-cars from all parts of the Auckland province. It is estimated that the attendance on Saturday constituted a record for any first day of previous meetings. That the Paeroa meeting is one of the most popular outside of Auckland is evidenced by the steadily increasing attendances each year, and with the many improvements and extra facilities provided since ,the last fixture a still brighter future for the club appears to be assured. General satisfaction was expressed by turf patrons on Saturday, and not a few were generous in their praise of the improvements made. The main entrance, lawns, and gay flower-beds were much admired. Grctat credit ijs due to the president, Mr A. D. McGuire, and the secretary, Mr , 14. Poland, and the stewards for the completeness of the arrangements and the smooth running of matters generally in connection with the meeting The result of the enterprise of the cllih in endeavouring to provide facilities second to none outside of Auckland was reflected in the commendatory remarks that were freely passed. Those who attended were treated to an interesting racing programme. All tne events, both on the flat and over the sticks, were keenly contested, and some exciting finishes resulted. The handicapper, Mr R. Wynyard, had the winners well concealed, and a few surprises resulted. Mr A. W. Gordon was present in his official capacity as. stipendiary steward and was called on to deal with two eases. In the Karangahake Handicap Rosen,_ rider of' Merry Damon, questioned the decision of the judge (Mr E. V. Sutherland), and was summoned before the judicial committee. An apology was demanded, and Rosenwas severely cautioned. The second incident occurred during the running of the Ilauraki Plains Steeplechase, when Miss Melya and King Abbey ran outside, a flag in the concluding round. -An inquiry was held, and as a result the stake; was impounded pending further action. The dividend, however, was order- to be paid. The sum of £36,018 was put through the total isator, as against £30,712 Ils for tire first day last year, an increase of £5305 10s. ,

Following are the details of the racing

HANDICAP HURDLES, of 175 sovs. One and a half miles.

R. F. G. Werner’s br. g Luculent, aged, by Lucullus-St. Crippin mare. 9.10. —N. Rowe 1 Mrs I, Hawkins’ b g Kaikahu, 6yrs 9.0. —D. McMullen. 2 R. Hannon's ch g King Abbey, aged. 10.4.—Thompson .3

Alsd started : Explorer- .10.10, Prince Rufus 10.7, Eonmark 9..10, Knighthood 9.4, Connemara 9.0, Jasker Gate 9.0. , Won by a head, third horse one and a half lengths away. Knighthood was fourth. Time, 2.51 3- , 5. Nine horses contested the hurdle race, King Abbey carrying over £250 more than Knighthood, with Explorer and Prince Rufus next in demand. Cnonomara set out to make the pace and flew the 11 ret two hurdles in great style, but got in too close at the next and came down, leaving Luculent showing the way to King Abbey, who was squeezed back at .the start. Kaikahu challenged along the back, and got on terms with Luculent and King Abbey, but lost ground at the last fence. He came again in the run to the judge, being defeated by a head by Luculent, with King Abbey third and Knighthood fourth. KARANGAHAKE HANDICiIP, Of 209 sovs. For 2-yr-olds. Five furlongs. R. E. Hines’ b c King Lu, by Lucullus-Shower Gold, 9.3, —A Tinker - 1 Mrs E. Hall’s Merry Damon, 9.13. B. Rosen ; 2 F. E. Loomb’s Air Queen, 8.4. —J. Barry — 3 Also started: Judge’s Box 7.9, Aberfeldy 7.4, Te Kawana 7.0 (car. 7.2), Golden Krist 7.0 (car. 7.7), Ohineinuri 7.0 (car. 7.6%), Tainahjne 7.0 (car. 7.2). Air Queen was the public selection, but Merry Damon, King Lu,' and Judge’s Box were well (supported. Judge’s Box began well, but Merry Damon was slow to begin. King Lu and Air Queen soon went to the front, ami the leading trio when the straight was entered were King Lu, Judge’s Box, and Air Queen. In the straight Merry Damon came fast, but failed to reach King Lu, who won by a neck, with Air Queen close up third, and Judge’s Box fourth. Time, 1.13-5. MAIDEN HANDICAP of 225 sovs. Five furlongs. First Division. Wills and Montieth’s b g King Pot, lyrs. by Heather Mixture—Elysian Rose, 8.5. —Rosen. 1 A N. Gibbon’s ch g, Tali Timber, jyrts, B.lo.—Keesing 2 L. J. Hyde’s b m Miss Vera, 6yrs, 7.13 (car. B.o).—Tinker 3 Also started: The Sapling 7.11 (car. 8.1) coupled with Tall Timber, Bright Come': 8.4, Miss Ford 8.2 (car. 8.4 1 ), Harvest. Day 8.0, Bonnid Clare 7.13 (ear. 7.8), Fair Abbey 7.12 (ear. 7.7), Spadon.a 7.12 (car 8.2%), Glen Abbey 7.10. Silver Line 7.10 (car. 8.1%), Rambling Kid 7.9.

King Rot, Tall Timber and The Suppling (coupled), and Miss Vera were best supported. King Pot began quickly, being joined by Glen Abbey, and this pair led the way to the straight, where Tall Timber challenged bn. could not reach King Pot, who won by three parts of a lenght, with Mi-s Vera, who finished well a length •ind a half away third. Glen Abbey showed a nice turn of speed, and should win soon. Fair Abbey and Miss Ford were fifth and sixth. Time, 1.1 4-5.

Second Division. Rouls.'on Bros.’ br g Quincomft, 3yt‘s, by Quin Abbey—Tecoma, 8.7 —McCormack 1 H. A. Harris’ ch m Potash, 6yrs, 7 12. —McTavish 1 J. Pohlen's ch nr Marble: Town, 4vrs. 7.9.—W. H. Jones 5

Also started : Quinsilia 8.5, Native Girl 8.2, High Rose 8.0 (car. 7.11), Red Comet 7.13, Whizbro 7.13, Vernier 7.13 (car. 8.4), Genetra 7.10, Little Flower 7.9 (car. 7.4), Santa Fe 7.9 (ear. 8.0%), coupled with Marble Town. "

Quincoma, Whizbro, and Potash carried most money. Potash bejgau quickly, but was never far ip front of Quincoma, and this pair led into the (straight. where the colours of Marble Town became prominent. In a good rm: to the judge Quincoma got up to win by half a head from Potash, with Marble Town a length away third. Whizbro was half a length away fourth. Marble Town did not get away too well, or she might have been very troublesome, as she was badly placed. Time, 1.21-5.

OHINEMURI CUP, of 500 sbvs. One mile and a quarter. 14. C. Nicholls’ b g Tresillian, 4yrs, by Tressady—Piopio, 6.12 (car. 7.4%).—W. Bagby 1 G. W. Vercoe’s ch h Matinee, 4yrs ’by Day Comet —Ristori, 7.0 (car. 7.2). —Rosen. 2 Tattley and Smith’s b g Gold Jacket, 6yrs, by San Fran—Voca, 7.0.—W. H. Jones. 3

Also istarted :Town Bank 8.4, Loyal Irish 7.9, Infante 6.10, Whetunui 6.10, Tinokaha 6.9 (car. 6.13%). Town Bank carried. £129 more than Royal Present, the second choice, and then a good drop to Loyal Irish, Matinee, and Gold Jacket. Loyal Irish was showing the way to Matinee Tresiliian, and Gold Jacket. Along the back Matinee went to the front, and entering the straight was showing the way to Tresillian, Gold Jacket, and Royal Present, in the run horn Tresillian challenged and went on to win by a length and a half from Matinee, who was a length in from of Gold Jacket, with Whetunui a length away fourth. Town Bank was sore, and was never prominent at any stage. Time, 2.61-5.

KOMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Seven furlongs.

J. Paterson’ b g Royal Form, 3yrs, bv Royal Soult —Prettyform, 7.12. McTavish. • 1 11. Biirke’s ch g Gay Comet, 4yrs, 8,8. —Barry. 2 W. Johnstone’s b g Daylight, 4yrs, 8.0.—L. Manson. — 3

Also started : Archibald 8.3, Pinon 83. Maurea 7.13, Weka 7.13, Transformer .7.12, Multini 7.6 (car. 7.10), Sain 7.5 (car. 7.7%), Bir-cl-Abd 7.5 (car. 7.6), Fiery Lad 7.0, New Moon 7.0

Gay Comet, Royal Form, Daylight, Archibald, and Maurea were evenly, backed in that order. Maurea on the rails was first to show out, but was soon headed by Gay Comet and Royal Form, and these were always the leading pair, with the former in command. Coming to the straight the field closed up. but Gay domet was still showing the way to Royal Form. The latter challenged at the distance, and Daylight coming fast, a grdat race ensued, Royal Borm doing the best at the finish to win by a head from Gay Comet, who was the same distance in front of Daylight. New Moon finished well in fourth place, Maurea fifth. Daylight and New Moon are on the improve. The reason for the fast time made is that the course is about a chain and a half short. Time, 1.25. WAHII HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. R. Hannon's b g, York Abbey, 4yrs, by Quin Abbey—Curearua, 7.3. Tnohey. 1 E. W, Alison’s b g Cawnpore, 3yrs, by Lucknow —Catherine Pock, 7.7. —L. Alanson. Mrs E. Lennard’s b g Master O’Rorke, syrs, by Day CometAutumn Rose, 7.12. —Rosen 1 Also started: Dan Quin 8.4, Golden Bubble 7.5 (car. 7.7%), Miss Egypt 7.5, Loch ■ Abbey 7.4, Day Guard 7.6, Lady Lois 7.0 (car. 7.1. York Abbey, who had drawn the rails, was made favourite, carrying £l6l more than Dan Quin, with Master O’Rorke and Cawnpore evenly supported. York Abbey was quick to find his feet, but was joined along the back by Cawpnore. Round the top bend York Abbey ,opened out a good break and entered the straight well clear of Cawnpore, and, easily holding his own, won by a length from the; latter, who was a length in front of Master O’Rorke, with Loch Abbey fourth a head away. Time, 1.15.

HAURAKI PLAINS STEEPLECHASE, of 175 sovs. About 2% miles.

Ip R. Durrett’s ch m Miss Melva, aged, by Spalpeen—Waimunga, 10.5. —Preston. 1 J. P. Kelly’s br g Scottish Knight aged, 9.0. —J. Roach. 1 R. Hannon’s ch g King' Abbey, aged, 9.5. —Holland. 3

Also started: Starland 10.2, Snake 10.0 (coupled with King Abbey), Capstar 9.8, Master Bruce 9.0, Webfoot 9.0 (car. 9.3.

Miss Melva and Capstar were very evenly supported, there being only £6 between them, with the bracket Snake and King Abbey and Starland next in order. King Abbey set the pace* and was well clear twice passing the stand, but tired in the last round and couhl only finish third to Miss Melva. and Scottish Knight, the former being two and a half lentghs in front of the latter, with iKng Abbey two lengths away third. Misjs Melva ran very wide with King Abbey coming into

the straight, mistaking the: course, but was soon straightened up and won easily. Snake fell, Stariand ried Master Bruce, off at the second fence of the double, and Webfoot was pulled up in the last round. Time, 5.10. NETHERTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. L. J. Hyde’s b g Peter Maxwell, aged, by Marble Arch—Jena, 7.7—McGregor. 1 E. E. Lees’ Regent, aged, 7.13.— H. Lulieu. 2 F. E. Loomb’s br g Desert Glow,- f 4yrs, 8.5.—J. Barry. 3 Also started: Forest- Gold 7.12,. Barometer 7.10, John Dix 7.10 (caT. 7.12), Abbey Bell 7.10, Drawbridge 7.7. Cureaform 7.7 (car. 7.3), King Smock 7.7. Regent and Barometer were very evenly backed, with good money for_ John Dix and Abbey Bell. Forest Gold and Regent were! the early leaders, with Peter Maxwell in third position, and this was the order to the straight. - Once heads were fairly turned for home Peter Maxwell challenged, and in an interesting finish he stayed on to beat Regent by a neck, with Desert Glow, who put in a great, run in the straight, a length away third. Forest Gold was fourth, some distance away. Time, 1.42. Our representative, fresh from his successes (?) of Saturday, is anxious to give the public the benefit of his superior knowledge of racing, and accordingly selects the following as likely to run forward in their en-, gagements to-morrow: —■ Hurdles.—Prince' Rufus and the hr-ickct. Miss Melva and Explorer. Hlkutaia Handicap.—Royal Form. Gay Comet, Maurea. Waitekauri Handicap.—Merry Damon, Air Queen, Judge's Box. Paeroa Handicap.—Tresillian, Master O’Rorke, Matinee. Miners’ Hack Handicap.—Qu incoir.a, Marble Town, King Pot. . St. Patrick’s Handicap—Quihette, Loch Abbey, Miss Egypt. Autumn Steeplechase.—Glenotus, Snake, Miss Melva. Waikino Welter.—Desert Glow, For- ; eist Gold, Gold Jacket.