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Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 3, 25 March 1927, Page 7

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RANGITIKEI RACES

HIPO’S HANDICAP lady bentinck improves WINS FOR BONOGNE AND EUCHRE (Special to THE HL'.V.) WANGANUI, Thursday. Elvaette and Star Shell were better backed than Euchre in the Sanß.n Hurdles- Star Shell, Attractive, Son o’ Mine- Elvaette, Grand .Lupin, and Anchor was the order in the straight the first time, Halgina having fallen at the first lence. Running down the back, the order was practically the same, but at the bend Elvaette and Euchre improved their positions. Turning for home, Anchor was ,ust in front of Euchre and Elvaette. Nothing had a chance w.th Euchre in the run to the judge, and he won easily bv five lengths, with the favourite two lengths away, folio wed by Son o’ Mine. Star Shell, Grand Lupin, Attractive, an a Blood Bed. Nothing but Takini was wanted in the Maiden Handicap, and T. Green’s mount carried half the investments. Marenga and Arrowboy were early in the lead from Lethal, Whetuhine, and Takini, the favourite being slow to find her feet. Takini was behind Arrowboy at the entrance to the straight, but could make no impression, and the Arrowsmith gelding wen nicely by a length, with Lethal three lengths away, followed bj' Whetuhine, Musket Vein, Bonifant, and Marenga. A Great .FinishWhen speculation ceased on the Fraser Memorial Handicap. £lB separated Ngatt., Hipo, and Star Area on the machine. The favourite was first in the lead from Shining Armour, Alloway, Glengariff, Nukumai, Star Area, Ngata, and Beaumont. In this order they raced round the bend into the back stretch. Running down the back, Hipo and Shining Armour were still in front of Nukumai, Alloway, Bonhorame, Star Area, Glengariff, and Beaumont, with Ngata making up his ground. The favourite appeared to have a chance as they straightened up for the run to the judge, but Hipo hung on wall, and a tight finish saw Alloway get within half a length of Hipo, with Beaumont a neck away. Ngata, Nukumai, Star Area, and Shining Armour were in line just behind Beaumont, and Glengariff and Bonhomme were last. The public went for Acred, Henna, and Orcades in the Ngaio Hack, and the trio filled the places. First out from the barrier were Hymestrason, Acred, Great Day, and Petal, but as they ran down the back stretch Great Day assumed the lead, the field being well bunched just behind. Acred was actually first into the straight, with Orcades, Great Day, Rising Star, and Hymestrason close up, and Henna, on the outer. Putting in a great run from the distance, Acred and Orcades came away, the former passing the post half a length ahead. Henna, ridden hard, was a length and a-half away, followed by Petal, Hymestrason, Rising Star, and Great Day in close order. A Poor Field

Bright Knight, Lady Bentinck, and Mireusonta. the only starters, were backed in order for the Greatford Handicap, the favourite being at a short price. When the tapes went up, Mireusonta went out to make the pace hot, and led down the back stretch from Bright Knight. Lady Bentinck made up ground fast on the turn, and was alongside Mireusonta in the straight. Lady Bentinck was first to straighten up, and geing on with it, the Absurd mare ran home an easy winner by two lengths, the favourite being three lengths away. Captain Gazeley was at the head of the quotations in the Rangitoto Hack, carrying A; 605, which was £223 more than Paitonu, the second choice. Paitonu was first away, followed round the bend out of the straight by Troilus, Lieutenant Bill, Banjuke, Mister G&mp, Captain Gazeley, and Fiery Comet. There was little change down the back stretch, and Paitonu led Troilus, Captain Gazeley, and Mister Gamp in a bunch into the straight, and went on to win by four lengths from Troilus, with the favourite a length and a-half away. Mister Gamp was fourth, followed by Lieutenant Bill, Fiery Comet, and Banjuke. One for Bonogne

Beaumont and Bright Knight, which had raced earlier in the day, were saddled up again in the Killeymoon Handicap, in which Blue Peter was entrusted. with £lO more than Bonogne, the others being evenly backed. Brigadier Bill, Helen, Bright Knight, Bonogne, Beaumont., and Blue Peter was the order down the back, but at the bend Helen had displaced Brigadier Bill, Bright Knight taking second place. Bright Knight was in front of Helen when heads were turned for home, Brigadier Bill and Bonogne being right alongside. Bonogne finished well, taking the lead at the halt distance, to beat Baumont by a length, with Helen half a length away. Brigadier Bill, Bright Knight, and Blue Petei followed la that order. Nothing but Vast Acre and Nastori was wanted in the concluding event, £65 separating the pa r, and there was a drop of £368 to Er.n-go-Bragh and Ohui, who were next best backed, h Irst to move were Nastori, Ohui, Mi®® Bat, and Erin-go-Bragh. Royai Land led Erin-go-Bragh, Vast Acre, Ohui. and Lady Cynthia out of the back stretch and round the bend. The first to tarn for the run home was Erin-go-Bragh. just, ahead of Royal Band. Vast Acre, and Ohui, and the latter, setting a lucky run on the rails, scraped home by half a length, with Royal Land a length away. Vast Acre was fourtn. followed by Lady Cynthia, Miss Eat, and Nastori.

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS

Press Association• MARTON, Thursday. The Rangitikei Club’s annual meeting concluded to-day in fine weather and before a fair attendance. The totaliuatoz receipts showed a decrease of £2208 compared with the second day hst year. The total for the two days was £25,439, against £30,772 last year. R. l. Butterworth, rider of Bonogue on the first day, was disqualified for two months for crossing. Remaining details: NGAIO HACK HANDICAP. 7 furlongs. 7*l Acred (J. Barry). 8.12, 1; 3 Orcades, ®-7, 2; 2 Henna, 7.12, 3. Also started: 6 Rising Star, 9.9, 4 Great Day, 9.6; 9 Lady Comet, 8.0; 7 Some Lad, 7.12 ; S Petal. 5 Hymestrason 7.9; 10 Rapiti, 7.-. w £n by half a length. Time, 1.30 4-5. GREATFORD HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. Lady Bentinck (J. Barry), 8.3, 1; 3 Mireusont\, 9.0, 2; 1 Bright Knight, 8.8, '•Won ty two lengths. Time, 1.14 3-o. Rangitoto hack handicap, sj furlongs.— 2 Paitonu (T. Tito), 8.0, 1; 5 Trolllus, 1.5, 2; 1 Captain Gazeley, 9.0, 3. Also started: 3 Lieutenant Bill, 8.3; 6, f»®nr Cornet, 7.5; 4 Mister Gamp, 7.6. * Banjuke. 7.3. Won by four lengths, one jjngth separating second and third. Time. 1.51: 1-5. KILLEYMOON HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Bonogne (L. A. Pine), 8.5. 1; 5 Beaumont. 9.2, 2: 3 Helen, 7.2, 3. Also Sorted: 6 Bright Knight, 8.7; 4 Brigadier Bill. 7.2; 1 Blue Peter, 7.3. Won by a length, half a length separating second an s third. Time, 1.30 1-5. farewell hack handicap, 5 furlongs.— I Ohui <J. S. Potter), 5.6, 1: 3 ekin-go-r ragh, 7.12, 2 , S Royal Land, ly* 3. Also started: 10 Windbag, 9.0: 9 guUlflre. 8.12; 1 Vast Acre. 8.12; 5 Muss f* L l, 8.8; 5 Lady Cynthia, 8.7; 2 Nastori. awL 11 E issac, 8.4; 6 Violet 11., 8.3: 7 Abbey Queen, 8.1; 12 Merry Sarto, *0; 13 Star Bird. 7.0. Won bv half a length, w th three-quarters of a length between w-ond and third. Time, 1.3 2-5.

0 AMARU WINNERS

THE SECOND DAY

KING SOL’S VICTORY TWO JOCKEYS SUSPENDED (Special to THE SUN.’} OAMARU, Thursday. The conditions for the concluding day of the Oamaru Jockey Club’s autumn meeting were in striking contrast to those of the opening day, the weather being very fine. In the Pacific Hurdle Handicap, Atupo and Hard Prince were best backed. Kapuna rushed to the front early, but Red Heather was in charge round the bend, but Hard Prince led over the last fence, with Oriflamb and Atapo in hot pursuit. In a great finish Hard Prince lasted long enough to win by half a length from Oriflamb, who was a head in front of Atapo. Red Heather, Bonatic, and Bonomel were the next to finish. Scratchings were numerous in the Trial Plate. Eyed Ova was made a very warm favourite. Cupid’s Dart carried on the running from Luthy, Cynelli and Eyed Ova, and the order was unchanged at the entrance to the straight, but when heads were in line for home the leader dropped back beaten. Here Lady Tractor came with a good run over the last hundred yards and got up in time to win from Luthy by a short length, Eyed Ova being a similar distance away third. Craighmore and Cynelli were next. Won All the Way There were no scratching in the Buckley Memorial Handicap, Vaward and Mountain Lion, who were bracketed, being installed favourites. From a quick despatch King Sol took up the running from Vaward, Fresco, Courtly Rose and Mountain Lion. Two furlongs from home King Sol was still going well in front, and he was never seriously troubled and won nicely by three lengths. Courtly Rose finished on well and beat Fresco by two lengths. Vaward was a head away fourth. Mountain Lion was next. In the Weston Handicap a field of seven lined up, Mime, Gay Sonnet and Lucy Locket being well backed. Mime missed the jump out at the start and was soon at the rear of the field. Spode and Gay Sonnet at once shot to the front, just clear of Royal Saxon and Lucy Locket. After entering the straight Spode and Gay Sonnet dropped out of the picture, and Peho and Mime appeared on the scene. Half-way down the straight Lucy Locket put in her claim in the middle of the field, and finishing on well won comfortably by a length and a-half from Peho, who was a similar distance in front of Mime. Gay Sonnet and Royal Saxon were next.

Brightling at Last. All started in the Redcastle Handicap. and Miss Winkie was again backed with confidence. After a furlong Gold Brick became prominent and was just clear of Sweet Melody, Solrose and Miss Winkie. Sweet Melody led into the straight proper, closely attended by Brightling, Overhaul, Solrose, Miss Winkie, and All British. Overhaul was in charge a hundred yards from the post, but Brightling stayed on the better under punishment and won all out by a length from Overhaul. Miss Winkie was a length further away third, and Sweet Melody next. The field in Windsor Handicap was reduced to four, and Wingatui carried six tickets more than Battle Colours. At the end of a furlong Tholomon and Battle Colours were racing abreast, and turning for home Battle Colours was in charge, and Wingatui and Tholomon together close up. Going on, Battle Colours won with ridiculous ease by five lengths. Miss Winkie was a length in front of Tholomon. Receipt was a much better favourite than Booster in the concluding event. Dancing Days, Lava and Booster were the early leaders, clear of Receipt, Eaton Bells and Rob. Booster was up with the leaders two furlongs from home, and Rob was making up his ground in good style. Re.celpt and Booster were hard at it at the distance post, but Booster appeared to have his rival’s measure when Rob threw out a determined challenge, and the pair flashed past the post together, the judge being unable to separate them. Receipt weakened over the last wee bit and -was some distanec away third. Eaton Bells, Dancing Days and Lava finished in that order. E. Shaw, who rode Gay Sonnet in the Weston Handicap, was suspended for one week for interference with Spode. After the running of the Buckley Handicap the stewards held an inquiry, and it was decided to suspend F. Voight for one week for interfering with Chickwheat.

Press Association. OAMARU, Thursday. The second day of the Oamaru Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held in fine but windy weather. The totalisator receipts amounted to £8,525 10s, compared with £8,836 for the second day last year, making a total for the meeting of £17,457, against £19,086 twelve months ago, when eight events were run, each dav. As a result of Inquiries held. F. Voight, rider of Fresco in the Buckley Memorial Handicap, was suspended for a week for crossing in front of Chickwheat, and E. Shaw, rider of Gay Sonnet in the Weston Handicap, was suspended for a similar period for crossing in front of Spode at the foot of the straight. Results are: PACIFIC HURDLES, li miles.—2 Hard Prince, 9.0 (W. Cooper), 1; 4, Oriflamb, 10 7 2; 1 Atapo, 9.12, 3. Also started: 6 Kapuna, 11.6; 5 Bonatic, 10.1; 1. Guncase, 10.0; 3 Bonomel, 9.13; 8 Red Heather, 9.0. Won by half a length, a head separating second and third. Time, 2.44 3-5. TRIAL PLATE, 6 furlongs.—4 Lady Tractor, 8.5 (B. Brodie), 1; 2 Luthy, 8.5, 2- 1 Eyed Ova, 8.5, 3. Also started: b Cynelli, 8.5; 5 Craigmore, 8.5; 7 Miss Marco, 7.7; 3 Cupid’s Dart, 7.7. Won by a length. Time, 1.18 2-5. BUCKLEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of £200; 1 mile 1 furlong. 3 KING SOD, J. . Wilson’s ch g, aged 7.7 (T. Metcalf) •• ,• • •• 1 5 COURTLEY ROSE. J. Lindsay s blk m, 6 yrs, 7.0 (R. Beale) 2 2 FRESCO, H. Robert’s br g, 6yrs, S.ll (F. Voight) ° Also started: 1 Vaward, 8.11, and Mountain Lion, 8.6 (coupled); 4 ChickWheat, 8.1; 6 Coastguard. 6.0 Won by three lengths, with the third horse two lengths away. Time, 2.7 l-o. WESTON HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—3 Lucy Locket, 7.3 (T. Metcalf), 1; 6 Peho. 8 1 2*l Minie, 9.9, 3. Also started: 2 Gay Sonnet. 9.4; 4 Spode, 7.12; 5 Royal Saxon, 7.4; 7 Sasham, 7.4. Won by a length. HANDICAP, 7 furlongs.— ■> Rriahtling. 7.8 (S. Eastwood), 1; 3 Over—haul 8 7 2; 1 Miss Winkie. 8.13, 3. Also started: 8 Solrose, 9.6; 4 Gold Brick 8.10; J? sweet Melody, 8.9; 5 Fairy Herald, 8.8; 7 All British. 7.8; 9 Scion. 7.7. Won by a length. Time, 1.28 1-5. WINDSOR HANDICAP. 1 mile.—2 Battle Colours, 8.3 (F. Voight), 1; 1, Wxntratui. 8.13; 3 Tholomon, 9.0, 3. Also started: 4 Moratorium, 7.13. Won by four lengths. Time, 1.42. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. 5 furlong^—2 Booster, 9.9 J. W. Jennings), and 3 Rob, 7 0 (T Metcalf), dead heat, 1; 1 Receipt, oV 3 Also started: 6 Lava, 7.13; 4 V i ton Bells 7.9 ; 5 Dancing Days, 7.0 ; t bangle, 6.0. The first uvo horses were a length in front of Receipt, rime, l.«.