Thrills and Sunshine

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 61, 3 June 1927, Page 9

Thrills and Sunshine

Eilersite’s Winter Festival

Big Race to Wedding March

BEAUTIFUL weather prevailed to-day for the opening of Lhe Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting, and there v/a,s a very large attendance. Four jumping events were decided, and these provided plenty of thrills for the spec--“L addition, the races on the flat were keenly contested. The course was in good order, but on the heavy side, which is expected at this time of the year.

greenlane steeplechase Of 500 sovs. 21 miles. WAIAU LAD (J. W. Andertonj, c “ by Roseal—St. Crispin O a ~ ed > 9 - 0 ’ T - Chaplin .. l 2 WAIOEKA JACK (P. Matu), S, by Conqueror—Sabretache „ a^e d, 0.0, F. A. Dunn . . 2 1 PRINCE RUFUS (L. J. Hyde), b g, by King Rufus—The Boyne, aged, 0.11, A. E. Warner .. .. 3 Also started:— 3 Comical, 12.8, A. H. Burt, fell .. 0 I— Rayo, 0.12?., T. J. Morrison, fell .. 0 Scratched: Te Tahi. Winner trained by J. W. Anderton, Ellerslie. Won by three lengths, six lengths separating second and third. Time, 5.12. Waiau Lad’s Surprise Prince Rufus was made a hot order in the Green Lane Steeplechase, but he finished third. Waioeka Jack went out to set a warm pace, and over the double on the flat the first time Waioeka Jack had a lead of ten lengths on Waiau Lad, who was just in advance of Rayo, Prince Rufus and Comical. The last-named chanced the next obstacle, the stone wall. Up the hill the second time Waioeka Jack was half-a-dozen lengths ahead of Waiau Lad, with Prince Rufus another three lengths away, clear of Comical and Rayo. The first fence on the hill this, the second time, saw Comical fall, and Waioeka Jack .making a bad jump at the stone wall, let Waiau Lad up to him, with Prince Rufus and Rayo at intervals well back. Waiau Lad was first to the last fence, and he went on to win by three lengths from Waioeka Jack, who was seven lengths ahead ol‘ Prince Rufus. R. Morrison received slight injuries. The winner gave a double figure return. JERVOIS HANDICAP Of 500 sovs. 1 mile. 2 TOWN GUARD (A. Kemp), ch g, by Archiestown—Wee Rose, 3yrs, 10.0, S. Henderson l S—MODEST BOY (N. Cunningham and R. S. Thompson), br g, by Some Boy ll.—Blushet, 3yrs. 8.6, W. Ryan 2 I—TINOKOA (R. Hannon), blk c, by Quin Abbey—Tinopai, 3yrs, 9.5, F. N. Foster 3 Also started:— 3 Alonsoa, 8.10, A. McCormac .. .. 4 19— Killute, 8.0, A. J. Robertson .... 5 21— Star Comet, 8.2, L. D. Orange .. 6 14— Luxurious, S.O, R. H. Reilly .... 7 5 Anolo, 8.0, A. H. Driscoll 8 15— Rina Mangu, 8.0, G. Forbes .... 9 9—Acushla, 8.2, W. H. Jones .. ..10 22 Fiery Lad, 8.1, A. McCurdy .. ..11 10—Creation, 8.0, J. J. Conquest .. 12 7—Golden Krist, 8.9, H. Wiggins .. 0 6 Judge’s Box, 5.5, E. Ludlow .... 0 ll Te Kawana, 8.5, C. A. Davies .. 0 13:—Charitaine, 8.2, R. W. Hall .... 0 23 Cynthia, 8.0, G. Tremain .. .. G 4 Saucy Lass, 8.2, R. Reed 0 15— Arch Queen, 8.0, C. Brown .. .. 0 17—Scaramouche, 8.0, C. P. Cotter .. 0 24 Master Noel, 8.0, J. Wreghitt .. 0 16— Miss Potoa, 8.2, G. Holland .. .. 0 20— Adjuster, 8.0, E. Tuohey 0 12—Wyoming, 8.7, H. Diuleu .. .. 0 Scratched: Manly 8.12, Highflown 8.6, Sir Kay 8.5, Respirator 8.0, Kyngzone Winner trained by A. Kemp, One* hunga. Won by half a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.46. Town Guard’s Brilliance A couple of dozen contested the Jervois Handicap, and most money was entrusted to Tinokoa £940, Town Guard £873, Alonsoa £730, Saucj' Lass £542, and Judge’s Box £494. At the start Miss Potoa got squeezed out, and lost whatever chance she had. Modest Boy was the first to find his feet, being quickly followed out of the barrier by Air Queen, Judge’s Box, Town Guard, Tinokoa, Killute, Creation and Adjuster. At the end of a furlong and a-half Town Guard was clear, and was followed past the five furlongs by Air Queen, Creation, Tinokoa, Killute, Judge’s Box, Te Kawana, Charataine, Luxurious, Rina Mangu,

Fiery Lad and Alonsoa. Town Guard held his advantage to the straight, his nearest attendants being Creation, Tinokoa, Arch Queen, Modest Boy, Luxurious, Alonsoa, Killute, Adjuster and Rina Mangu. In the run up to the judge Town Guard was bowling along nicely in the van, and Tinokoa was the first to tackle him. The favourite appeared to range up with the leader at the furlong, but he could not go on with it, and it was left to Modest Boy, who had a clear run on the rails, to make a fight of it, an exciting finish resulting in favour of Town Guard by half a head. Tinokoa was three lengths away third, and another four lengths back was Alonsoa. Then came Killute, Star Comet, Luxurious, Anola, Rina Mangu, Acushla and Fiery Lad. PENROSE HURDLE RACE Of 500sovs.; 1| miles. 4 GLEN IDLE (J, Hanks), b g, by Gle nalbyn—Freebird, aged, 9.7, J. H. Mcßae . . t 1 5 RAHEPOTO (A. E. Clinkard), br g, by Maniapoto—Glutenora, aged, 9.1. E. Stanway 3—SLUMP (F. Needham), b g, by Absurd—Commerce, syrs, 9.7, G. Holland 3 Also, started: 10— Golden Glass. 9.4*, J. Preston .... 4 2—Enare. 11.7, W. J. Bowden 5 I—Anchor. 10.7. H. T. Gordon 6 9—Ladv Arch, 9.6, L. Coleman < 6 Wiltshire, 9.0, R. O. Syme 8 s—Tall Timber, 10.4, E. Garrett .. .. 9 11— Blue Sky, 9.0, J. Sharkey 10 12— Scot Free, 9.0, O. W. Hastings .. 11 7 Comet King, 9.7, D. J. Burgess 13 — Bret land, 9.0* F. Campbell (feli) .. 0 Scratched: Elmestra 9.0, Kamehameha 9.6. Lord Bruce 9.0. Winner trained by J. Hanks, Te Aroha. Won by a neck; two and a-half lengths separating second and third. Time. 3.26 3-5. Glenidle's Hurdles Anchor £2,216, Enare £1,961, Slump £1,361 and Glenidle £1,336 were best backed in the Penrose Hurdles. Wiltshire lost a few lengths at the start, and running to the first fence Golden Glass, Rahepoto and Bretland were in a line, the last-named falling here, and Comet King. Glenidle and Anchor being next. Passing the stands the first time Rahepoto held charge from Golden Glass, Lady Arch, Comet King, Blue

Sky, Glenidle, Anchor, Scot Free, Slump and Enare. At the five furlongs Comet King fell. Rahepoto led across the top and into the straight, being followed at intervals by Slump, Golden Glass, Glenidle, Blue Sky, Enare, Lady Arch and Anchor. Rahepoto and Glenidle fought out the finish, the latter prevailing by a neck, with Slump two and a-half lengths away third. Then came Golden Glass, Blue Sky, Enare, Scot Free, Anchor and Lady Arch. Great Northern Hurdles . Of 2,000 sovs.; 2* miles. 3 WEDDING MARCH (M. Wells), b g, by Quin Abbey—Uranium, syrs, 10.3, W. Rennie 1 5 ARCHIBALD (C. Hill), br g, by Archiestown—St. Amans, 6yrs, 10.7, S. Henderson 2 4 DAY BELL (Dr. W. C. Ring and Dr. A. McGregor Grant), br g, by Day Comet—Chime, 4yrs, 9.21, E. Warner 3 Also started:— 6 Maunga, 9.9, H. Griffiths 4 1— Kawini, 10.7, G. Holland 5 2 Zircon, 10.5, W. J. Bowden . . .. 6 —Royal Abbey, 9.9, J. H. Mcßae 7 9—Mount Marta, 9.0, H. Gordon .... 8 2 Royal Form, 9.12, L. Coleman . . 9 7 Glenotus, 9.0, T. Chaplin 10 §—Rangatalii, 9.1, R. E. Thompson .. 11 19—Kamehameha, 9.0, W. Bryce .. ..12 Scratched.—Passin’ Through 9.5, Dick 0.1. Karamu 9.0. t Winner trained by T. M. Morris, CamWon by three lengths, same distance between second and third. Time, 4.57. DUNEDIN RACES WINGATUI MEETING HURDLES TO COASTGUARD Press Association. DUNEDIN, To-day. the Dunedin Jockey Club’s second day, the weather was fine. The track was still heavy. Results; SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP Of 225 sovs.; 7 furlongs. 3 STRATHNAVER, 8.10 W. Anderson) j 7—KING BALBOA, S.lO 2 2—PARIS, 8.1 3 All started. Won by a neck; a nose between second and third. Time, 1.32. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP Of 400 sovs.; 11 miles. 1— CIRCULATION, 8.5 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2 FULL SWING, 8.2 2 6—COURTLY ROSE, 7.0 3 All started. Won by four lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time. 2.13. OTAGO HURDLE HANDICAP Of 450 sovs.; 2 miles. 4 COASTGUARD, 9.12 (C. Dawson) 2 2—WHARNCLIFF, 11.4 2 6—KAIKAHU, 10.13 3 All started. Won by five lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time. 3.54 3-5. OTAKI-MAORI MEETING LADY PASSENGER’S HURDLES Press Association. WELLINGTON, To-day. The Otaki-Maori Racing Club’s meeting opened to-day. Results: TARARUA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP Of 150sovs; 1* miles. LADY PASSENGER, 10.2 1 GAUNTLET, 10.1 2 KALAKAUA, 10.11 3 Won by two lengths; a length and ahalf between second and third. KUKU MAIDEN FLAT RACE Of 100 sovs.; 6 furlongs. AVRO, 8.10 1 ROYAL PICTURE, 8.10 2 ROMANTIC, 8.10 3 Scratched: Tauagra, Tangerin, Whaka King, Golden Prospect, Hannibal. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.20. WAITOHU HACK HANDICAP Of 150 sovs.; 6 furlongs. LADY CYNTHIA, 7.5 1 CARRIGALLEN, 7.12 2 BREAK O’ DAY, 7.11 3 Scratched: Thomond, Otapawa. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.18. ADDINGTON TROTS THE FIRST DAY WAITAKI GIRL WINS BIG RACE Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, To-day. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting opened in dull weather. The course was good and the attendance large. Results: YALDHURST HANDICAP Of 150sovs.; 13 miles. 2 COUNT DEE, limit 1 I—TAMERLANE, 48yds .. 2 4—NOURMAHAL, 48yds 3 Scratched: The Toff, Bridget Galindo. Won easily. Time, 3.51 2-5. PENINSULA HANDICAP Of 200 sovs.; 1* miles; 3.30 limit. 3 ARIKI, 12yds 1 17—BOLD BILL, 36yds 2 9 —SUNGLEAM, limit 3 Scratched: Auditress. Won by a length. Time, 3.44. KING GEORGE HANDICAP Of 600 sovs.; 2 miles. 4.31 limit 3—WAITAKI GIRL, 84yds 1 I—LOGAN CHIEF, 48yds 2 6—TALENT, 24yds 3 Scratched: Cardinal Logan. Won by two lengths. Time, 4.45 4-5. Further race results will be found in the stop press news as they come to hand. FIRE IN HASTINGS DWELLING BURNED DOWN Press Association. HASTINGS, To-day. Early this morning a five-roomed house outside the borough, owned by Mrs. T. Ryan and occupied by Mr. Joseph Bartlett, was burned to the ground. The occupant and his wife and daughter had only time to escape. No insurance is available.