TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 39, 9 May 1927, Page 6

TROTTING

BY ABAYDOS A RECORD BAY AT CAMBRIDGE TOTALISATOR INCREASE SOME SPLENDID RACING The Cambridge Trotting meeting on Saturday held on the Cambridge race course, which has been greatly improved, was all that it was claimed it would be—and a bit more. Climatic conditions were very favourable, enticing a large crowd of the feminine element to "don their pretties” for the great occasion, while "mere man” turned up in strong force. There was a large number of trotting and sportingenthusiasts present from Auckland, while passengers, bound for the fixture were taken on at intermediate stations.

That the large gathering was in speculative mood was evidenced by the solid support given the totalisator, the returns for the day reaching the fine total of £17,466 10s as compared with £11,649 in 1925, when the meeting was held on the club’s ground. Last year the fixture was held at Alexandra *t*ark, when the tote turnover was £43,749 10s The track was in fair order, but on the holding side, and very few horses recorded any time improvements.

The management of the meeting left nothing to be desired and a word of praise is due to the untiring efforts of Secretary Stopford and his executive and assistants for the capable manner in which the gathering was conducted. The racing was interesting throughout the afternoon, large fields and close finishes being the order, which was a tribute to the efficient regulating of the handicaps by Mr. C. E. Gooseman. The starter, Mr. R. Reid, got the fields away in good style, while Mr. A. J. Mabee, was in attendance as stipendiary steward, and kept a close scrutiny on matters generally. An inquiry was held after the accident in the I-lautapu Handicap, when it was found Nella Dillon’s sulky had collapsed. After the Cup contest, the IJon. G. F. Bollard, at the invitation of Mr. R. Hannon, president of the club, presented the handsome cup to Mr. A. J. Charles, owner of Rock Hinton, and congratulated the recipient on the victory of his representative. He also complimented Driver Wood on the manner in which he handled his charge. The Minister took the opportunity of congratulating the club on its progress and on its record gathering that day. After the receipt of the trophy had been duly acknowledged, cheers were given for the owner, trainer and horse. First to Paradigm A big field of 19 lined up for the Introductory Handicap, and in a fair pool Real Todd wassent out favourite. Paradigm was also well supported, with Billy Carbine and Roez at good prices. Lena Ansel, Wild Downs and Paradigm were always in the van over the first mile, while the favourite was going nicely in a handy position. Paradigm got up in the air half a mile from home, but he soon recovered the lost ground. Real Todd challenged Paradigm in the run home, the latter prevailing by half a length. Amberite, from 12sec back, came with a rattle over the concluding stages, finishing third two lengths behind, the favourite, and a length and a-half in front of the fourth horse, Lena Ansel, who failed to see it out at the pace set. Royal Bob was fifth, and Roto and Wild Downs next. The latter was bracketed Ohapai. Back Markers Triumph The limit division in the Leamington Handicap was well routed, the backmarkers coming into their own. One of them, Lola Reklaw, was the heaviest backed, with Araroa and Great Eyre also counting a lot of friends. The latter was soon in front, quickly striking a gait, but Lola Reklaw was also very fast off the mark, and in a short distance was up with the leader. Great Eyre and Lola Reklaw were toll owed past the stands by Pearl Fisher, Charming Pronto, and Teddy Ansel. Along the back Great Eyre led Lola Reklaw and Charming Pronto, with Signor moving up. The favourite was in front entering the straight, and at the half distance was challenged strongly by the fast-finishing Golden Park, a keen duel resulting in favour of Lola Reklaw by a long neck. Signor also came fast in the straight, and was in third birth a length away, and half a length in front of Great Eyre. Pearl Fisher was fifth, and Boada’s Child, Joy Bird, and Bluewood were next to cross the line. The Cup Contest The withdrawals from the Cambridge Cup were Uncle Bert, Festive Morn, and Scandal, leaving 14 starters. There was a spirited duel for favouritism between Respect and Rock Hinton, and at closing time there was £33 10s separating them. When the field had settled down, Golden Hope and Bingen King were in the van, and going along the back the latter was playing the role of pacemaker, with Rua Pere, Golden Hope, Master Councillor, Nelson Tasker, and Rock Hinton following in that order. In the straight the field was pretty well bunched, Rua Pere and Bingen King being in charge as they went out to negotiate the bend. A little further on Nelson Tasker rushed into the lead, being followed through by Respect, Rock Hinton, and Lady Dunmore. Crossing the top the leader retired, and Rock Hinton showed the way into the straight. Rock Hinton was not seriously troubled to win by two and a half lengths from Respect, with Heather Girl three lengths away third, a length in front of Bingen King. Then came Lady Dun more, Master Councillor, Rua Pere, Goldman, and Kokiritea, with the others pulling up. Favourite Falls in Mix-up A bad mix-up in the straight during the progress of the Hautapu Handicap saw the favourite fall, and the race was robbed of a lot of interest. Penalised 24 yards for her earlier win, Lola Reklaw was always at a short price, with Gaza and Golden Grattan evenly backed. At the start Black Ballin didn’t go and when he was persuaded to move he could only run in the rear the whole way. Over the early part the order was Charming Pronto, Nelia Dillon, Pearl Fisher, Boada’s Child, Gaza and Golden Grattan, all bunched passing the stands, and going out of the straight Nella Dillon’s sulky collapsed and Lola Reklaw fell over her,, and Beauty Spot pulled up. Along the back Pearl Fisher had charge from Gaza and Charming Pronto, but Gaza was first into the straight, with Pearl Fisher, Charming Pronto and Golden Grattan next. In a dashing finish Golden Grattan beat the little fancied Single Mint by a neck, with Charming Pronto a length and a-half off. Gaza was a length away fourth, and then came Pearl Fisher, Boada’s Child and Teddy Ansel. The Saddle Event In a field of seventeen for the saddle event, the President’s Handicap, over the early stages Beatty and Percy Dillon held a lead, Our Pirate, Surveyor. Uncle Bert, Taipare and High Sea following. Percy Dillon hit the front six furlongs from home, but did not reign there long before Uncle Bert assumed command, and at the straight he was attended by Percy Dillon and Our Pirate. The rest was easy for Uncle Bert, Beatty breaking badly, and j

he won pulling: up by four lengths from Our Pirate. High Sea was third three-quarters of a length away, and Surveyor was a length further off. Then came Scandal, Huon Grattan and Amaris. Kolmar’s Surprise There was a surprise in the Bardowie Handicap, Kolmar, eighth favourite, springing a surprise to the extent of a good double figure dividend. ISTative Star was a warm favourits, and she was a bit unlucky. Direct Action flew to the front at the despatch, Tiki, Colonel Thorpe, Kolmar and Floraline also going off well, while Roma Bingen jiggled on the mark and lost a lot of ground. Passing the stands Direct Action was still the pilot, Tiki being almost up with him, and Kolmar, Colonel Thorpe and Floraline being next, with Native Star making up her ground. The leader broke passing the seven furlongs, leaving Kolmar out in front, and he led into the straight, hotly pursued by the favourite. In the run to the judge, Kolmar hung on to beat the favourite by three-quarters of a length. Direct Action was five lengths away, three lengths in advance of the fourth horse, Anseline, and Roma Bingen, The Tartar and Floraline were next in order. Mars’ Good Return Lola Reklaw was put back thirtysix yards in the Stewards’ Handicap, and she was made favourite in this, her third start during the afternoon. She soon made up her handicap and before a furlong had been traversed was in front of Bluewood and The Dealer, with Signor moving up into fourth place, and Golden Park, Red Star, Araroa, Black Ballin, and Mars all handy. The favourite was first to turn from home, having only a slight advantage over The Dealer, Black Ballin, Golden Park, Mars, and Red Star. A fine struggle ensued between Mars, Lola Reklaw, and Red Star, and they went over the line almost on terms, the judge placing them as named, necks separating the trio. The Dealer was a good fourth, the next in order being Anseline, Golden Park, and Black Ballin. A GOOD FINALE Backers went for a recovery in the final heat, Farewell Handicap, selecting Admiral Lock, Tui Zolock and Van Rich as the most likely of the 19 runners to deliver the goods. The two former with an outsider in Master Huia, fought out a sensational finish a head only separating the two at the box. Typist lead the field for four furlongs followed, by Master Huia and Tui Zolock, where the latter assumed control and led into the straight from Master Huia, Beatty, Admiral Lock, and Surveyor. Tui Zolock was holding her advantage over Master Huia, when Julian brought Admiral Lock along to snatch victory on the post by a narrow margin, with Master Huia less than a head away third. Then followed Beatty, Surveyor, Van. Rich, Taipare, Aggie Bell and Typiste with the rest well strung out. Additional results:’— PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP Of 150 sovs; li miles. 4 UNCLE BERT, 24yds, Broughton 1 5 OUR PIRATE, limit, E. Paul . . 2 2 HIGH SEA, 12yds., W. Oliver . . 3 Also started:— 7 Surveyor, limit 4 3 Scandal, 24yds 5 IG—Huon Grattan, 4Syds 6 10— Amaris, 4Syds 7 15—Percy Dillon, limit S 17—Lord Nepean, 96yds 9 13— Concertina, limit 0 11— Aggie Bell, limit 0 9—Beatty, limit 0 8 — Marionette, 24yds 0 I—Taipare, 36 yds 0 12— Grattan Thorpe, 36yds 0 6 Rua Pere, 36yds 0 14— All Bell, 96yds 0 Winner trained by owner, J. Lynch, Epsom. Won by four lengths; third horse threeparts cf a length away. Times, 2.58 2-5, 3.1 3-5, 3.1. BARDOWIE HANDICAP Of 200sovs.; 2 miles. 8 — KOLMAR, 24vds, W. Willetts .... 1 1— NATIVE STAR, 72yds, Bently . . 2 7 DIRECT ACTION, limit, J. T. Paul 3 Also started: 4 Anseline, 48yds 4 9 Roma Bingen, limit o 13— The Tartar, lGSyds 6 2 Floraline, 12yds 7 10— Peterson, 72yds 8 6 The Nut, lOSyds 9 3 Sean Truibhais, 60yds 10 12—Tiki, limit H 5 Tiger Salve, 60yds 12 11— Roe Bell, 4Syds 13 o—Colonel Thorpe, limit 14 11—Peter Brown, limit 15 4 Amberite, 36yds 16 Winner trained by W. Willetts at Mangere. Won by three-quarters of a length; five lengths separating second and third. Times, 4.51, 4.47 3-5, 5.0. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP Of lOOsovs.; 1 mile 5 furlongs 7 MARS, 60yds, C. Jones 1 1— LOLA REKLAW, 36yds., C. Schon 2 2 RED STAR, 12yds, Maxted 3 Also started:— 9—The Dealer, 24yds 4 8 — Anseline, limit 5 6 Golden Park, limit 6 5 Black Ballin, limit 7 s—Ataroa, limit S 4 Signor, -limit * 0 11— Bluewood, limit 0 12— Haroto, 12yds 0 14— Concertina, 72yds 0 10—Moko Pete, S4yds . . 0 3 Festive Morn, 96yds 0 13— Marionette, lOSyds 0 Winner trained by C. F. Jones, at Mangere. Won by a neck, with a similar distance separating second and third. FAREWELL HANDICAP Of lOOsovs.; 1 mile 1 — ADMIRAL LOCK, limit, A. Julian 1 2 TUI ZOLOCK, limit, J*. Shaw .... 2 12 — MASTER HUIA, limit, A. Paul . . 3 Also started:— 14— Beatty, limit 4 17—Longford, limit 0 5 Surveyor, limit 0 7 Typiste, limit 0 4 Bingen King, limit 0 15— Aggie Bell, limit 0 2 Amaris, 36yds 0 (Bracketed with Tui Zolock) 10 —Childe Audubon, 12yds 0 10— Liberate, 36yds 0 3 Van Rich, 12yds 0 5 Taipare, 24yds 0 6 Hypo, 24yds 0 9 Rockaway, 36yds 0 11— Goldman, 4Syds 0 13— Master Councillor, 4Syds 0 16— Nelson Tasker, 60yds 0 Winner trained by A. J. Julian, at Green Lane.