SECOND DAY’S RACES.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5104, 23 March 1927, Page 2

SECOND DAY’S RACES.

A DAY IN MUD AND SLUSH. QUINCOMA WINS CHIEF EVENT. The second day of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s, meeting which was held at Paeroa on Monday will long be remembered by patrons who braved the elements ajid attended. After benig postponed from Saturday, March 19, on account of the torrential rain tnat fell on that day it was decided to continue tlie programme on Monday if it was possible to do so. Although Monday morning was fine first thing, just before 10.30 o’clock the high nor’-westerly wind dropped and very heavy rain fell, and continued until mid-day, when a brief lull occurred. The unsettled look of the weather and the alteration of tlie day from Saturday to. Monday seriously affected the attendance, and consequently the amount of -money that was invested on the totalisator. The local and district people attended in numbers, but the special train 'from Auckland and the Waikato, which readied Paeroa in goad time for tlie first race, carried only a small number of passengers. Although a great number of people journeyed to Paeroa by motor vehicles, tlie wet weather during the week-end played havoc with the roads, and this state of affairs was no doubt a contributing factor to the decreased attendance. Despite the unpleasant conditions that prevailed, thejse who did attend the meeting were treated to an interesting period of racing, and. contrary to expectations, there were two, dividends in each o'f the eight races carded. Towards the midafternpoon the weather cleared considerably, and although the sunshine was lacking a good wind assisted materially in drying somewhat the quagmire that existed in the grandstand enclosure, despite the fact .that on portions of the enclosure hay had been spread' on the ground to lessen the mud. Judging by appearances many pairs of shoes were ruined by the mud and slush that abounded. Still, there was an air Of optimism everywhere, and tlie gathering accepted the conditions with good grace and made tlie best of a wet day. Tlie course was heavy, and the going consequently glow, but. despite the conditions there were no serious accidents to mar the day’s sp.ttt.

A total of £21,782 10s was put through the totalisator on Monday, which made a grand total for the meeting of £50,063, a decrease of £22,498 on last year’s figures. Following are the details : —

SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES. Of £2OO : 1% miles. 6—GOLD REP, T. Langmuir’s ch m . aged, 9.1 (J. Mcßae) 1 3—WEDDING MARCH, M. Wells’ b g, 11.3 (W. Rennie) 2 s—-URALLA, J. Paterson’s b m, 6yrs, 9.6 (E. Warner) 3 Also started : 1 Kawa, 10.9 ; 2 Gold Rain, 10.1 ; 4 Lady Spalpeen, 9.8. Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu. Kawa and Gold Rain were the best backed of the six runners in the opening event, the Second Handicap Hurdles, the former ‘having about 19 tickets more than. Gold Rain, with Wedding March and Lady Spalpeen next in favour. Wedding March led te tlie first jump, but lost his position there, Uralla and Kawa being just in front of Lady Spalpeen- passing the stand the first time. Going along the back Kawa fell back and Gold Rep and Wedding March improved their positions- Gold Rep was first into the straight fr<>m Wedding March, and rriter jumping the last fence, which he clouted, Gold Ren went on to win by a short neck frcim Wedding March, with Uralla four lengths away third. Time, 3.24 3-5. HIKUTAIA HANDICAP, Of £2OO : 1 mile. 2— ALONSOA, S. G. Lindsay’s b m, 4yrs 8.3 (E. Keesing) 1 I—FESTINA LENTE, G u Henderson’s br in, 4yrs, 8.5 (R. McTavish) 2 3— QUINSILIA, J. Irwin’s b g, 6yrs 8.3 (Davies) • 3 Also started: 4 Air Queen, 9.0 ; 5 Winsome Boy, 7.9; 6 Menance, 7.0, car. 7.8 ; 7 Orbit, 7.0, car. 7.2. Winner trained by owner, The six carded went to the post tor tlie Hikutaia Handicap, Festina Lente being made an odds-on favourite, carrying over £350 more than Alonsoa, the second choice. Quinsilia and Air Queen were next in demand. Festina Lente was just showing tlie way out of the straight to Winsome Boy, Air Queen and Quinsilia, but Winsome Boy was just in front along the back from the favourite and Quinsilia. Festina Lente was first into the straight, but could not withstand a challenge from Alonsoa, who got up towin by half a length, with Quinsilia a head away third. Time, 1.49. WAITEKAURI HANDICAP, Of £2OO ; 6 fur. 3 -GOLDEN WEDDING, E. W. Alison’s (jnr.) ch f, 7.0', car. 8.0 (W. Bagby) 1 I—AURICULUS, J. H. Walter’s b f,

7.8 (J. Cammick) •

2—SPEECHLESS, J. N. Heslop’s b f, 7.5 (H. Gilmer) 3 Also started: 4 Carlaris, 7.3; 6 Adaree, 7.0 ; Mosque, 7.0, car. 7.3%.

Winner trained by F. Gilchrist, Ellerslie.

Backers went strong for Auriculas in the Waitekauri Handicap, for two-year-olds, with Speechless next in demand. Golden Wedding, who carried a stone overweight to secure the services of W. Bagby, was also well supported. The race needs little descrlptian, for after a good start Golden Wedding ran to the front and was always well clear of her field and entered the straight with a good lead and went on to win comfortably by a length from Auriculus, who was a length clear of Speechless. Time, 1.21 4-5.

PAEROA HANDICAP. Of £4OO ; 1 mile. 2—QUINCOMA, Roulston Bros’, br g, syrs, 7.5 (W. Jones) 1 6—FLYING JULIET, E. Robinson’s blk f, 3yrs, 8.2 (R. McTavish) 2 10-PAPATU, G. Paul’s b g, 4yrs,

7.4 (J. Cammick) 3 Also started: 7 Pelham, 8.5; 9 Princess Ronnie, 7.12, ear. 8.0; 1 Mosaic, 7.12; 5 Archeen, 7.8; 11

Sevang, 7.8; 3 Phaola, 7.7; 4 New Moon, 7.0 ; 8 Queen Arch, 7.0. Winner trained by W. Townsend, Pukekohe. Eleven comprised the field for the - Paeroa Handicap, for which Mosaic was made first choice, about £6O better backed than Quincoma, with Phaola, New Moon, Archeen, and Flying Juliet backed in that order. From a good start a rush was made for the corner going out of the straight, New Moon being the first to show-clear of Flying Juliet and Mosaic, with Archeon and Quincoma handy. This order "■ was maintained along the back, with Papatu improving his position. Mosaic was done with before the straight was reached, and New Moon and Flying Juliet were first to turn- for home, witli Papatu, Archeen, and Quincoma in order. Once heads were 'fairly set for ho,me Quincoma was sent along, and he sopn headed Flying Juliet to win by half a length from the Romeo filly, who was a head in front of Papatu, with Queen Arch fourth. This made Quincoma’s third successive win. He did not take part On the opening day, and only arrived at Paeroa c.n Friday. Time, 1.47 4-5. MINERS’ HANDICAP. Of £l5O ; about 7 fur. I—KING ARCH, R. B. Hines’ b g, 3yrs, 9.5 (E. Keesing) to 3— WHAKA KING, J. H. Greenhead’s ch g, syrs, 7.3, car. 7.0 (O. K. Gill) 2 4— W. A. Bell’s b g, 6yrs, 7.3, car. 7-6 (H. Lee •• • • 3 Also started : 2 Bold Front, 7.9, car. 7.12 ; 5 Royal, 7.3 ; 8 Master Lu, 7.3, car. 7.4 ; 7 Lucess, 7.0 ; 6 Day Rose, 7.0', car. 7.5%. Winner trained by C. J. Carmont, Te - Aroha. Eight comprised the field ‘far the Miners’ Handicap, King Arch being made an odds-on favourite, carrying about £l5O more than Bold Front, who was second in demand, with fair support for Whaka King, Elmestra, and Royal. The latter was quickest to begin, but was soon joined by King Arch, Whaka King, and Elmestra, and this quartette were well clear of Bold Front. Royal was the first to weaken, and King Arch was first into the straight, closely attended by Whaka King and Elmestra. King At ch did best in the run home to win comfortably by three parts of a length from Whaka King, with Elmestra a neck away third. Time, 1.32 3-5. WAIHI HANDICAP. Of £3OO ; 6 fur. 5— AWARERE, G Paul’s ch g, 4yrs 7.5, car. 7.0 (W. Bryce) 1 3—KINGFIELD, H. A. Harris’ b g, 4yrs, 8.2, car. 7.13 (F. Foster) 2 6— MASTER O’RORKE, Mrs S. Lennard’s bg, aged. 7*o ( W.JOp®s) 3 Also started : 1 Nancy Lee, 8.6; 4 Dobbin, 8.1 ; 2 Value, 7.10, car. 7.7 ; 9 Abbess, 7.0 ; 7 Green Bonnet, 7.0 ; 8 Atapai, 7.0 ; 10 Billikins, 7.0. Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu. There were ten starters in the Waihi Handicap, Nancy Lee, Value, Kingfield, Dobbin, and Awarere being supported In that order on the machine. Dobbin who drew the inside position, was quickest to find his feet, but was soon joined by Awarere and Kingfield, and this trio ran in line until nearing the straight entrance, where Dobbin dropped out and Awarere and Kingfield were first into the straight. About fifty yards from the judge Kingfield appeared to be win- a ning easily, but Awarere put in a dash to win, by a nose from Kingfield, whose rider was obviously caught napping. Master O’Rorke came from a long way back to get third position, wTth Nancy Lee'fourth. Time, 1.18 3-5. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE. Of £250 ; about 3 miles. 3— ROYAL FORM, J. Paterson’s b . g, syrs, 10.11 (W. Rennie) ... * 5— DAY BELL, Dr. W. C. Ring’s br g, 4yis, 9.0 (E. Stanway) .... * I—PASSIN’ THROUGH, S. Cleaver’s blk g, aged, 11.5 (H. Burt) .. 3 Also, started : 2 Prince Rufus, 10.8 ; 4 1 Tres Bon, 9.0 ; 6 Waiau Lad, 9.0 Royal Form trained by W. H. Patersan, Takapuna, and Day Bell by C. Hodder, Ellerslie, Tire six carded contested the Autumn Steeplechase, and Passin’' Through carried a few pounds more than Prince Rufus, with Royal Form, Ties Bon, and Day Bell backed in tlmt order on the machine. Roy’al Form made most of the running, with Day Bell always handy. In the last round .Passin’ Through had made up his ground in nice style and was . challenging Royal Form. Tlie latter, however, outjumped Passin’ Through at the last brush fence and led wer the last hurdle, only to be challenged by Day Bell, who had always been well placed, and in a good finish the latter got up in time to mak a dead heat, with Passin’ Through, who was very tired, six lengths away. Time, 6.13 2-£. WAIKINO WELTER HANDICAP. Of £250 ; about 7 fur. 6- J. P. Tierney’s bh, lyrs, 7.7 (P. McMahon) .. 1 4— TE KOROKE J. Asher’s ch g, 4yrs, 7.7 (H. Lee) 2 3—PASSIONATE, J. W. Anderton’s ch g, 7.9 (J. Conquest) 3 Also started : 1 Miss Egypt, 8.10 ; 7 Ring the Bell, 8.10 ; 8 Thursby, 8.5; 9 Queen Arch, 8.0 ; 11 Ring P>toa, 7.7; 5 Arch Opal, 7.7 ; 12 Namutere, 7.7 ; 13 Constellation, 7.7 ; 14 King Quin, 7.7; 10 Lard Star, 7.7; 2 Festina Lente, 7.7. Winner trained by owner, Whangarei. The largest field of the day, fourteen, ‘saddled up 'for the final event, the Waikino Welter, Miss Egypt being installed favourite, with Festina Lente, Passionate, Te Korake, and Arch Opal being backed in that order. Dcliglitment soon hit the front and went on to win very easily by five lengths from Te Koroke wiho was badly placed in the early stages, witjk< Passionate third and Thursby fourtfs. Time, 1.291-5.