TRENTHAM RACES

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8339, 27 January 1913, Page 9

TRENTHAM RACES

SEATONDALE WINS THE SUMMER HANDICAP. MASTERPIECE EFFECTS A SURPRISE. BIG TOTALISATOR FIGURES. Despite a stormy morning, with light driving showers, the sun broke through bofore racegoers started for Trentham on Saturday, the afternoon proving gloriously fino. As was only to be expected, there was a very large attendance, the special trains being crowded. Lord Liverpool and party arrived prior to the running of the first race. The sport was again of a very interesting naturo, and this time tho speculating public had better luck with their investments, for five first favourites scored victories, as against one for the other Urn days of the meeting. Tho big surprise of tho day was the easy win by Masterpiece in the Consolation Handicap. The horse had run a very bad last in the Cup, and when he led the field in this race over the last six furlongs and won without any apparent effort a section of the crowd voiced their opinion of the inconsistent running by loud hooting, which, however, brought forth counter cheers from the admirers of the popular owner. The starting by Mr O'Connor was again good, although somewhat marred by long delays at the post. Mr Hartgill was' in his customary position in the judge's box, while the three- stipendiary stewards were also on duty, but, save for a minor inquiry, were not much in evidence. The totalisator figures were very large, the sum of £35,862 going in at the windows, which shows an advance of £10,312 10s on tho figures for the oorresoonding day last season. For the whole meeting no less than £IOO.137 was handled at the machine, this being £16,821 ahead of last year's figures, and is easily a record for the club. Results: — WALLACEVTLLE WELTER. Of 120 sovs; six furlongs. I—W.1 —W. G. and G. L. Stead's ch g Oxenhope, by Obligado—Cyrenienne, 9.6 (W. Young) v 1 3—O. Hawkins' br g Distinction,

10.13 (S. Reid) —.... 7—M. Redwood’s ch c Black Lupin,

9.3 (F. D. Jones)

Also started —11 Amber and White 9.3 (T. Catt), 9 Big Blast 9.2 (R, Hatch), 6 Mosgid 9 (C. Brown), 3 Gerbera 8.11 (H. Trioklebank), 8 Tiwiri 8.10 (W. Price), 12 Mediterranean 7.11 (O. McCarter) ■ 4 Sir Saracen 7.11 (W. Bell), 10 Kooya 7.10, (L. Wilson), 6 Ruapara 7.7 (B. Deeley), 13 Glenlivet 7.7 (C. Emerson), 14 Abercoed 7.7 (J. O’Shea). From a fairly good start Black Lupin was first to begin, but he soon fell back, Oxenhope and Sir Saracen together taking up the running from Mosgiel and Ruapara, Oxenhope was just dear as they turned into the straight, and drawing away all tho way home, he won very easily by 3 lengths from Distinction, who came fast from a long way back. Black Lupin was half a length off third, followed by Sir Saracen and Ruapara. Mediterranean took no part in the race. Time, Imin 15 l-sseo-MELROSE WELTER, Of 200 sovs; seven furlongs. 1— Wire Tokena’s ch g Nuknatu, by Advance—Good Luck, 9 (W. Price) 1 2E. H. Taylor’s b h Rock Ferry, 8,11 b over (F. E. Jones) —2 3 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Peary, 7.7 (C. Emerson) 3 Also started—s Merry Frank 9.6 (A Olliver), 4 Semaphore 9.5 (F. D. Jones), 7 Con-tho-Shaughraun 8.13 (L. Nodder), 11 Mt. Victoria (J. O’Shea), 9 Fashion Plate 8.5 (W. Young),’•'l2 Kauroa 7.12 21b over (C. Jenkins), 10 Lady Kilcheran 7.7 (R. Berry), 8 Lockwood 7.7 (W. Bell), 6 Aloha 7.7 (B. Deeley). Semaphore, Peary, and Rock Percy were tho quickest to begin, but Peary soon rushed to the front, leading round the bend from Rock Ferry and Semaphore. Peary and Rock Ferry were three lengths clear of Nuknatu as they came into the straight. Price then sent Nuknatu in chase of the leaders and ho cut them down a furlong from home, coming on to win at his easo by a length and a half from Rook Ferry, who beat Peary by two lengths. Lady Kilcheran and Lockwood together were two lengths back, with Con-the-Shaugh-raun next. Fashion Plato being last. Time, Imin 28sec. HOPEFUL STAKES, Of 250 sovs; four furlongs.

1— W. Nidd’s b f Poronilla, by Achilles—Prelude, 9.1 (A. Olliver) ... 1 4—T. H. Lowry’s hr f The Hague, 8.12 (F. D. Jones) 2 2 E. J. Watt’s b g Tatterley, 8.7 (L. Wilson) 3

Also started—3 Briar Patch 7.7 (C. Emerson), 6 Soraniform 6,13 (J. O’Shea), 5 Hansard 6.7 (R. Berry). Peromlla was on the move when the harrier rose and she got a two lengths’ break on the field, leading round the bend from Tatterley and The Hague. Going very strongly Peronilla never looked like being beaten, and she ran home an easy winner by two lengths from Tho Hague, who finished well beating Tatterley by two lengths. Briar Patch was a poor fourth, followed by Sommform and Hansard. Time, 47£sec. SUMMER HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs; one mile.

10—J. ML Cameron’s h h Seatondale, by Seaton Delaval—lnnesfail, 6.10 (W. Bell) 2 E. H. Taylor’s b g Coroniform, 8.7 (F. E. Jones) 3W. G. and G. L. Stead’s hr m

Culprit, 8.5 (W. Young)

Also started—6 Labour Day 8.10 (P. D. Jones), 4 Sir Solo 8.7 (E. Lowe), 5 Sea Queen 8 (W. Price), 1 Obligant 7.10 (R. Berry'), 7 Byron 7.9 (L. Wilson), 8 Brown Owl 7 (C. Emerson), 9 San Pluie 6.10 (W. Weller), 12 Brown Trout 6.7 (K. Lambess), 11 Negative 6.7 (F. Cross). Some delay occurred at the start, hut when at last tho barrier went up

Labour Day led off from San Pluie, Sir Solo, and Culprit, while Sea Queen and Brown Trout commenced badly. At tho six-furlongs post Labour Day was showing the way' to San Piuio, Culprit, Sir Solo, with Brown Trout last. When they reached the bend San Pluie had gono to tho front with Byron, Labour Day Sir Solo, Culprit, Coroniform, and Sea’Queen following in that order. Byron was first to round for home, with San Pluie, Labour Day, and Obligant next. Up to tho distance it yvas a great race, but here Seatondalo came through, and, tho outsider finishing strongly, won by a length and a half from the consistent Coroniform, _ who pnt in a good run and beat Culprit by a head. Two lengths off was Sea Queen, followed by Sir Solo, Byron, and Labour Day, while Negative was the last to finish. Time, Imin 41sec.

SELLING PLATE, Of 150 sovs; six furlongs

1 J. R. Furze’s b g Medallist, by The Officer—Target, 8,3 lb over (E. Griffin) 3—M. Hobbs’ b h Crosbie, 8 (D. Anderson) . • 6—H. Whitney’s Naumai, 8 (R. MoSeven) —— ••

Also started—7 Missile 8 (F. Stevenson), 2 Full Rato 8 (G. Francis), 4 Easy 8 (H. Trioklebank), 5 Overrate 8 (F, Cross), 10 Merry Land 8 (W. Weller), 9 Indra 8 (W. O’Halloran), 8 Trireme 7.7 (13. Wallis), 11 Simila 7.7 (D. McMullen). There was a very long wait at the post, Pull Rate, as usual, refusing to face the barrier, while the apprentice riders failed to get some of the others to line up. At last Mr O’Connor pulled the lever, Naumai shooting out at a groat pace from Crosbie and Missile. Crosbie was alongside Naumai as they turned for home, where Full Rate was third. Crosbie had settled Naumai half a furlong from the box, and looked to be winning easily, hut Medallist came with a great run over tho last bit, and snatched a victory in the last _ few strides by a short neck. Naumai was two lengths off third, followed by Full Rate, Trireme, and Easy. Time, Imin 16soc.

KAITOKE HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs; five furlongs. I—W. E. BddwiU’s b g Exertion, by Birkenhead Declination, 8.6 (H, Lowe) - - 9—P. H. Neagle’s hr f Evadne, 7.2 (is. Trioklebank) 4—H. W. Clay’s b m War Queen, 8.5 (F. E. Jones)

Also started—B Gay Lawless 8.8 (M. McDonald), 2 Grattan 8.1 (L. Nodder), 6 Powder Fox 7.11 (M. Fraser, 11b over), 3 Glenfinnan 7.8 (C. Emerson), 5 Portland Lady 7.3 (C. Brown, 11b), 7 Pair Rosamond 7.3 (B. Deeley, 31b over), 12 The Great Mogul 6.12 (J. O’Shea), 11 Elevated 6.10 (R. Berry), 10 Otter 6.10 (F. Cross).

Grattan jumped off very smartly, leading round the bend from The Great Mogul and Glenfinnan. As they reached the home turn Exertion drew np on the outside, and below the distance ho was just in front of Tho Great Mogul, Evadne, and War Queen. Exertion then drew away and won easily by over two lengths from Evadne, who heat War Queen in the last few strides by a head. Tho Great Mogul was fourth, with Portland Lady and Glenfinnan next. Time, Imin 2 2-osec. CONSOLATION HANDICAP. Of 300 sovs; one mile and a quarter. B—Sir Geo. Clifford’s .b h Master-

piece, by dauranald—Madowla, 7JLO (C. Emerson) 6P. Hall’s gr h Mira, 7.6 (RBerry) • 7 F. S. Easton’s b m Moutoa Girl, 6.7 (K. Lambess)

Ak» started—3 Undecided 8.3 (L. Wilson), 1 Sinapis 7.12 (B. Deeley), 2 Imagination 7.8 (H. Lowe), 4 Master Laddo 7.5 (J. O’Shea), 9 Allegory 7.5 (H. Trioklebank). 5 Rill 6.13 (W. Bell). 10 Ceylon 6.10 (W. Weller). A magnificent start was effected, Mr O’Connor getting a cheer. Allegory led off from Imagination, Mira, and Moutoa Girl, which was the order as they turned out of the straight, where Master Laddo was lying last. Allegory was in command to the six furlongs post, when he retired, and Masterpiece assumed command from Imagination. At the five furlongs mark Masterpiece was two lengths in front of Sinapis, Undecided and Mira. Masterpiece was well out from Sinapis as they ran round the bend, where Mira, Undecided, and Moutoa Girl were prominent of the others. Holding his own over the last stage of the journey Masterpiece won without the slightest apparent effort by a length and a half from Mira, who was over two lengths in front of Moutoa Girl. After them came Undecided, Master Laddo, and Imagination, while the last to finish were Ceylon and Allegory. Time, imin 8 2-ssec.

CITY HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; six furlongs,

I—T. O’Neill’s ch m Gladiolo, by St. Clements —Daisy Clipper,

9.2 (W. Young) 6—J. Hymer’s hr h Soldier’s Chorus, 8.11 (J. Olsen) 3—“ Mr Highden’s” Ermengardo, 7.6 (W. Bell)

Also started —9 Blue Lake 8.4 (M. McDonald), 8 My Lawyer 7.13 (C. Brown), 2 Heatherhrae 7.13 (C. Emerson), 4 Styx 7.10 (B. Deeley), 5 Makara 7.6 (H. Trioklebank), 7 Lady Volga 6.13 (R. Berry), 10 Seaweed 6.7 (A. Reid). Gladiole, who had a berth on the rails, got a length the best of a fair start, and she led to the bend from Ermengarde and Seaweed. Lady Volga took third place rounding the bend, but as they landed in the straight Gladiolo was two lengths clear of Ermengarde, who was a like distance ahead of a bunch. Gladiole had the race in her keeping a long way from home, and she won by a length from Soldier’s Chorus, who finished at a great pace from a long way back and beat Ermengarde by half a length. Makara was fourth, My Lawyer fifth, and Lady Volga sixth. Time, Imin 15 l-osec. NOTES ON THE RACING Despite two indifferent performances in the Trial Plate and Duro Cup, Oxenhopo was made favourite for tho Wallaceville Welter, and he showed improved form, winning without any effort by three lengths. When in a galloping humour this sou of Obligado and Cyrcnionno (Cyronian—Kilmcrey) is decidedly useful, but he seems a bit unreliable. Ho was bred by the Cambrian Park Stud Company in 1909. Onoe again Distinction had to put up with second place. Tho Daunt gelding began slowly under his big weight, but put in a fine run up the straight. Black

Lupin ran bettor than ho has done for some time and may be coming back to form.

Nuknatu followed up his win in the January Welter by annexing tho Melrose Welter in a workmanlike manner. With but 41b more on his back than he had won under the public planked down their money on him in no uncertain fashion. He gave Rock xerry and Peary a good start up tho straign and, showing great pace, heat them comfortably. , F. Tilley the chestnut son of Advance and Good Luck in great fettle, and a second and two wins on successive days showed great consistency.

Poronilla, who had not run too well in tho Wellington Stakes, when she finished a moderate fourth, brought off a really brilliant performance in the Hopeful Stakes. With 9.1 on her back she was timed to run tho four furlongs in 47 l-6sec, which is a record for Treutham. Needless to say she finished alone, but The Hague put in a good run at the end. Tatterley and Briar Patch were well backed, but they could not get near Mr Nidd’s speedy filly, who? led from end to end.

It was no secret that Seatondale’s owner fancied the horse for tho Cup, so that his win j.n tho Summer Handicap caused no great surprise, although the public gave the son of Seaton Delaval very little chance. Ho won decisively enough, being ridden a welljudged race by W. Bell. Coroniform ran most consistently, battling along very gamely at the finish. Culprit ran out the mile much better than many thought would be tho case, and she may yet develop into a stayer. The Cup winner, Sir Solo, found the weight a little too much. He struggled on at the end, but never looked like winning, Obligant, a well-backed favourite, was disappointing. There was altogether too long a wait at the post in tho Selling Plate, the starter paying too much attention to the badly behaved ones. Crosbie should have won, but after he had got the better of a duel with Naumai to inside the distance his rider eased up, and realised his danger too late -when Medallist came like a flash and beat him on tho post. It was quite surprising how many people thought Crosbie had actually won, but there is no doubt the judge was right. Naumai began as quickly as ever, but the old fellow cannot now stay five furlongs at top speed, much less six.

Exertion had been doing some excellent work on tho track, and he had no difficulty in disposing of a fair field in the Kaitoke Handicap. He is one of Mr W. E, Bidwill’s owy breeding, having been got by Birkenhead from Declination, by Stepniak—lllusion. Farmer bad him very fit, and ho should win more races for the Squire of Rototawai. Evadne and War Queen bad an even set-to for second place, the former just getting it. Certainly the surprise of the day was the victory of Masterpiece in the Consolation Handicap, and his exhibition was one of the most inconsistent displays seen on tho course. A bad last in the Cup on Wednesday, followed on a last in the Auckland Cup, certainly did not prepare one for a hollow victory in this event, and it was not altogether surprising that he came in for a very mingled reception on returning to scale. Ho seems to be a horse of moods who will only race when ho likes. It is usually either very good or very bad with him, and in this race Emerson caught him in the right humour.

Gladiole, always a quick beginner, had the rails berth in the City Handicap. She hopped off like a flash and there was the end of it. . As at Awapuni, Ermengarde chased the chestnut mare all the way, but tired at the end, and Soldiers’ Chorus, putting in a good run, just beat the Highden filly home. T. George has Gladiolo in great nick at present, and it would be hard to name _ one to boat her over six furlongs just now. WINNING JOCKEYS. F. E. Jones was the most successful rider at the meeting, scoring five wins, 11. Berry running him close with four. E. Lowe, A Oliver, W. Price, C. Emerson, and. W. Young were successful twice, while single victories were obtained by B. Deeley, M. McDonald, H. Lowe, W. Bell, and E. Griffin. WINNING OWNERS. Tho following is a list of winning owners at the meeting, together with the amount of stakes won: - £ P. Dorset 800 J. B. Reid ———72 s E. H. Taylor 645 A. J. Toxward 475 M. Hobbs W, Nidd J. M. Cameron 400 Sir G. Clifford 390 Wire Tokena 315 T. O’Neill 300 W. Smart 160 Stead Bros J. R. Furze 150 J. Soames - T. H. Lowry 145 W. E. Bidwill 115 J. Hark* 110 Trustees J. Ryan —... 105 T. Lloyd £75, J. R. McDonald £6O, J. Paterson £55, Kirkdale £SO, C. Hawkins, J. Hyraer, F. Hall £4O, “Mr Highden” £35, H. Raynor £25, P. P. Neagle, T. Clarke, F. S.’Easton £2O, T. Wilson £ls, R. A. McKenzie £ls, Hon. J. D. Ormond £ls, E. J. Watt £ls, Mrs J. Ellis, R. Knox, H. Whitney, Redwood, H. Clay £lO.