SPLENDID SPORT

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 75, 20 June 1927, Page 6

SPLENDID SPORT

VISITORS SCORE WELL MANGERS SUCCESSES The racing at Alexandra Park on Saturday was brimful of interest and the public witnessed some very spectacular and high-class displays. The holding track militated against any time improvements, but this is expected on the Epaom ground at this season of the year. Southern horses accounted for three events —Loch Moigh (Manawatu), Terence Dillon (Oamaru), Great Earl (Canterbury). Te Awamutu produced a winner in Appeal, while Mangere returned three successful candidates in Betty Moko, Mars and Lady Dunmore. Epsomtrained horses failed to notch a victory. MANGERE HANDICAP The winner. Loch Moigh, paced a nice race and was always well placed, and when called on by driver Hughes, made a splendid effort. Loch Moigh is a three-year-old son of the Auckland Cup winner, Nelson Derby, and promises to go a long way up the trotting ladder. Mars gave a splendid display and gave backers a good guide for his later effort. Admiral Lock, although not extensively backed, was always in the picture and finished well in third place. Florent, Hohora and Master Huia did best of the others. Daytime disappointed his numerous supporters, and Amaris, who threatened trouble, made a , bad break. Uncle Bert did not get a good passage till approaching the straight, but failed to come on when called upon. WINTER TROT Appeal, the winner, is an aged gelding by Ghoai, that has not graced a race meeting for several years. Recently he was acquired by a Te Awamutu sportsman and put under W. Pollard’s care. The old trotter appeared to be rejuvenated and looks like being heard from again. Tamerlane trotted solidly and is in good condition, while Sean Triubhais made a much better showing than at Cambridge. Direct Action was always handy, and Roez went a fairly good race. Nourmahal threatened to get in the money half a mile from home, but weakened in the run to the box. Roma Bingen left the mark correctly, but went to a break and settled any chance she possessed'. The favourite, Great Change, never looked like getting any of the stake, and Kempton who was next in demand on the machine, was disappointing. Peter Boy was in the scene for a good way, but a bad break sent him well back. THE THOUSAND-POUNDER

Terence Dillon, winner of the Campbell Handicap, showed that he possesses more than the average pacing ability, while there is no doubt about his stamina. He lost ground at the get-away, and was fortunate enough to dodge the mix-up, although he was slightly hampered by the occurrence. McLennan did not lose his balance and soon worked his charge into a good position, and when called upon for a final effort Terence replied like a good one and won handsomely. Cardinal Logan’s essay for second money was a very meritorious one and he suffered badly through the accident. Over the last three furlongs he put in great work. Imprint, who was slow away and lost ground through the fallen horses, showed a glimpse of his old form and paced a good race for third share. Peter Bingen, who does not tackle the grass with the same relish as a clay track, put up a good fight for the thin end of the purse. Lord Napean went a surprisingly good race and was well in the picture till the turn for home. Peterwah found the pace too hot, and Goldman, while handily placed all through, faded out at the pinch. Nelson Fame, as anticipated, was the pacemaker, but a furlong from home his dash was; gone and he finished out of a place. The chances of the favourite, Machine Gun, Silk Thread, Bily Sea and Dick Dillon were extinguished by the spill, while Doctor Dillon was put well out of it through the mix-up. WON ON THE BIT Great Earl, who, won a mile and ahalf heat at Canterbury Park a couple of weeks ago, never looked like getting beaten in this heat, and paced in a manner that suggests he will be a nuisance again on Wednesday. Uncle Bert evidently benefited by his earlier go, was the best of the remainder and should be heard from again. Respect paced solidly, but found it iimpossible to concede the start to the other pair, who were off the end. Direct Wood, who was well supported, was not sighted over the first mile, but made a forward move toward the finish and was just behind the placed horses. The outing may improve her. Amaris impressed by his work and will race better later on. Marshal Neil did not appear quite at home, but Rock Hinton from the back went a sound race. The Cambridge Cup winner is very well. A POPULAR WIN Betty Moko and her popular pilot, W. Orange, proved there was no fluke about the work-out at Mangere the other morning, and The Tartar also demonstrated the soundness of his track work when they met in the Stewards’ Trot. The pair had a great set-to, but Betty had the goods at the finish. It was the most popular win of the day. Sister Beatrice went a solid race all the way, but was not quite good enough. Ingle Bingen went for the doctor over the early stages, but when asked to take the medicine soon dropped back. Trampfast failed to handle the going, and let his supporters down. Wimmera King was in the picture for fourteen furlongs and then had enough, while Frisco Beau began slowly and never got dangerous. Peter McKinney was most disappointing and failed to reproduce his clay-track form. At times he was going better than anything, and then would hit the air and lose ground. Elzear was putting in attractive work at the finish. CONSISTENT MARS After his fine effort in the opening race. Mars justified his position in the betting for the Marconi Handi-

cap, and proved the confidence was not misplaced by the handsome manner in which he cleaned up the opposition. Jones has Mars very well, and it will be as well to remember him again on Wednesday. Hohora was another that made a reasonable display in the Mangere Handicap, and went one better by getting second money. He will probably go one better next time of asking. Woodvale was evidently in the humour, and went a good race for third money. He was paying a great price even for second. Tui Zolock did not gather up her speed as usual, and was well back at the end of half a mile, but from then on did it nicely and finished fourth. Henry Logan, a warm favourite, had every chance, but failed at the business end, while Richore went no better than he usually does in his races. Lola Raklaw piloted the field at a merry clip for seven furlongs and then got the stitch. A SURPRISE PACKET Lady Dunmore began like a rocket in the mile dash, and although the public thought that she would come back, they got uneasy as the Mangeretrained mare showed the way down the back. When the speedy Nelson Fame headed Lady Dunmore into the straight backers of the favourite were ready to rush to the tote windows, but a surprise was in store, as Broughton brought the Specialist mare along again with a final sprint and won by a narrow margin. Nelson Fame ran a good race, but was feeling the effects of his earlier task in the two miles. Had he been reserved for the mile his owners would no doubt have had the big end of the purse. Peter Bingen went a soiid race for third money, and Jewel Pointer, benefiting by the run in the Campbell Handicap, gave a sound display. Bell Harold. Final McKinney and Rey Logan, all well supported, never looked like winning. Jean Darling and Nantwich began well but failed to see it out. FIXTURES MEETINGS TO COME June 22—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club. June 24, 25—Hawke's Bay J-C. June 25—Oamaru J.C. July I —Ashburton R.C. July 12. 14. 16—Wellington R.C. July 21—Waimate Hunt Club. July 22—Canterbury Hunt Club. July 28. 20—Gisborne R.C. July 30—Christchurch Hunt Club.