WON BIG DOUBLE

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 177, 17 October 1927, Page 6

WON BIG DOUBLE

CAULFIELD CUP WINNER IPMORTED HORSE’S SUCCESS MELBOURNE, Sunday. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s spring meeting was concluded at Caulfield yesterday in fine weather. There was an enormous attendance. The Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, was present and there were many inter-State visitors and a few from New Zealand. There was an exciting finish in the Oby Hurdle Race. Brightsword finished well and beat the pacemaker, Sir Gleam, in the last 20 yards. Salzach was always prominent in the contest for the Gwyn Nursery Handicap, and won in brilliant style. £ The colt cost l,loogns. as a yearling and is a half-brother to Bairn. The New Zealand gelding Pentagram fell when leading at the third fence in the Waiyuna Steeplechase. Woomera led for the rest of the journey and won comfortably. He is a brother of the crack jumper Palbi. TEXTILE BRILLIANT A field of 24 was produced to contest the Caulfield Cup. Textile finished with a phenomenal run and scored a brilliant win. On the opening day of the meeting he won the Toorak Handicap. In to-day’s race he started with a great run and was interfered with slightly once. His rider, W. Scanlon, waited for a run on the rails at the turn. Then the race was all over. Textile was bred in South Australia and is trained by E. O’Uwyer. He is owned by Messrs. Colin Brown and M. McLean. The latter bought a half share in Textile recently for £750. W. Scanlon, who steered Textile, is a native of Wagga, and is 19 years old. Affirm made a great effort to win the cup, leading the field into the straight. Star d’Or finished well, but was unlucky in the running. W. Duncan, who had the mount on Royal Charter, stated that his horse was never out of trouble. Lonicera was always prominent in the Burwood Handicap, and he won nicely. He was trained by the ex-New Zealander, D. Price, and was ridden by Daniels, who scored his fourth win of the meeting. The imported horse Quirk, after being prominent all the way in the contest for the Windsor Handicap, finished best, and won his race in good style. Quirk is owned and was trained by Mr. Eric Connolly. He was ridden by the New South Wales jockey E. Bartle. The following are the details of the racing: OBY HURDLE RACE Of £600; 2 miles 1 fur. and 65yds. BRIGHTSWORD, M. Wilkins’s br g, aged, by Broadsword —Hilaria, 9.5 1 SIR GLEAM, 10.2 2 KING’S PATH, 10.12 3 Nine starters. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Seafit fell. Time, 4.5. GWYN NURSERY HANDICAP Of £800; 5 fur. SALZACH, F. Robinson and R. Hope’s br c, by Saltash—Reap, 8.11 .... 1 STROGOFF, 7.13 2 REDRAK, 7.7 3 Twenty started. Won by a length and a-quarter. Clarion Call was fourth. Time, 1.3. WY UNA STEEPLECHASE Of £600; about 2 miles and 3 furlongs. WOOMERA, by Eaton Lad—Pixie, 9.3 1 DOUBTFUL DOCTOR, 10.9 2 WELCOME STRANGER, 9.5 3 Eight started. Won by eight lengths, four lengths between second and third. Pentagram and Jackass fell. Time, 4.35 f. CAULFIELD CUP Of £6,500 and gold cup of the value of £250; 11 miles. TEXTILE, C. G. Brown and M. McLean’s ch h, 6yrs, by Green Seal —Bradford Lass, 8.3 (W. ScanIon) 1 AFFIRM, G. Harris’s b g, 6yrs, by Nassau—Bray ton, 7.10 (E. O. Sullivan) 2 STAR D’OR (imp.), L. K. S. McKinnon’s b g. syrs, by Sunstar —Airashi, 8.5 (A. Reed) 3 Also started —Royal Charter, 9.1; Piastoon, 8.11; Tookarby, 8.9; Bunkie, 8.7; Three Kings, 8.5; Thracian, 8.5; Bard of Avon, 8.4; Devonshire, 8.2; Spear Maiden, 7.11; Valorem, 7.10; Finsbury, 7.10; Valaisian, 7.9; Beedos, 7.9; Cimon, 7.9; David Garrick, 7.9; Imitator, 7.9; Bombard, 7.8; Abdera, 7.7; Cairncross, 6.13; Noscitur, 6.12; Spearset* 6.9; Sun Morn, 6.9. Valaisian gave a lot of trouble at the start and when the barrier shot up he lost ground and chased the field. Affirm took charge at the start: and led into the straight, followed by Spear Maiden, Royal Charter and Bunkie, with Textile and Star D’Or near the rear. Approaching the seyen furlongs post Valorem took second place with Bunkie, Royal Charter, Cairncross, Imitator and Devonshire handy. Commencing the last six furlongs Affirm was a length in front, Valorem, Spear Maiden, Imitator, Bunkie, Cairncross and Thracian following, with Textile moving up on the inside. Affirm led round the turn and he was first into the straight, but Textile came with a great run on the rails and won by a length and a quarter. Star D’Or, who finished well, was two lengths away, third, and then followed Sun Morn, Valorem, Devonshire, Bunkie, Bombard, Spearset, Beedos. The last two were Three Kings and Valaisian. Time, 2.32). Fractional times: First four furlongs, 51; next two, 24|; succeeding two, 251; the last four, 51). BURWOOD HANDICAP Of £600; 1 mile and a furlong. LONICERA, J. Hutchinson’s ch f, 3yrs, by Woorak—Eudoxine, 7.9 .. 1 FARRAGO, Syrs, 8.7 2 PITOOTA, 3yrs, 8.4 3 Sixteen started. Lonicera won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1.545. WINDSOR HANDICAP of £800; 6 fur. QUIRK (imp.), E. A. Connolly's ch g, 6vrs, by Torloisk—Quire, 8.3 (Bartle) - 1 HIGHLAND, 8.5 2 CHEOSAN, 7.11 •* 3 Fourteen started. Quirk won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.12 J and N.Z.

MASTERTON MEETING

THE HANDICAPS Press Association. WELLINGTON, Sunday. Following are the weights for the Masterton Racing Club’s spring meeting:—

WEIGHTS DECLARED

NORTH CANTERBURY MEETING Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday. Following are the handicaps for the North Canterbury Racing Club’s meeting:— HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, 1 mile.— Moorland, 11.0; Mah Jong, 10.7; The Harp,, 10 2; Gold Town, 10.1; Shandre, 9.10; Flaming Ray, 9.9; Oriflamb, 9.8; Beaming, 9.7; Jarretiere, 9.6; Broadmoor, 9.5; Armchair, 9.4; Gay Jim, 9.3; No Response, Gay Bird, Luminant, Spearman, Money Bag, Rigel, 9.0. RANGIORA CUP, li miles.—Count Cavour, 10.4; Footfall, 10.0; Countersign, 8.3; Solferite, 7.13; Nincompoop, 7.11; Assurance, 7.10; Front Rank, 7.4; Margaret Birney, 7.2; Goosestep, Ophir, Satrap, Beau Geste, Aberfeldy, Gold Mint, Flaming Ray, Starflight, Paris, 7.0. FLYING HANDICAP, 6 fur.—Money Order, 9.0; Paperehase, 8.10; Saggitarius, 8.3; Moorland, 8.0; Arrowmuir, 7.11; Volant, 7.10; Finora, Thorndale, 7.7; Precious, 7.5; Kenmore, Note, Corinthic, Tannadice, 7.0. OXFORD HACK,. 6 fur.—Note, 9.0; Hoylake, 8.11; Motor Smash, 8.5; Sudden Storm, 7.12; Beaming, Scoff, 7.10; Jarretiere, Latin Quarter, 7.9; Greyfinch, 7.8; Spode, Donne, 7.6; Armchair, 7.4; Amorist, Princess Mafalda, 7.3; Grey Wells, 7.2; Purple Plumes, The Bailiff, Kulrange, Proliliman, 7.1; Streamer,- Rotor, Tannadice, Amor, Lady Swinton, Gay Vera, Diana’s Lad, Rigel, 7.0. FERNSIDE HANDICAP, 7 fur.—Rascal, 9.0; Thorndale, 8.9; Sir Roy, 8.8; Finora, 8.7; Gold Brick, 8.5; Goosestep, 8.4; Ophir, 8.3; Mime, 8.2; Para, 8.0; Gold Mint, 7.12; Kenmore, 7.10; Baftlecolour, Moratorium, Flaming Ray, No Response, Beaming, Court Jester, Coupling, Corinthic, 7.0. VIEW HILL HANDICAP (Harness), class 3.57, 1 mile 5 fur.—St. Petrox, Great Dillon, Pageant, Regime, Copra, Lincoln Pointer, Cullin&vale, Franzie Logan, Nigger Minstrel, August Pointer, Shirley McKinney. Golden Author. Miss Dorothy, Kanieri, Neerson, Bingen Patch, scr.; Kiowa, Routine, Ivy Viking, Roldena, Sadie Huon, 12yds; Mac Dillon, 24; Master Don, Annie’s Dream, Auto, 36; Sarella, 48; Glimpse, 60; St. Hubert, Alvira, 72; Peter King, The Pointer, 84; Nepia, Erin’s Royal, 96; Dick Dillon, 144. ASHLEY HANDICAP (Saddle), class 2.24, 1 mile.—Great Dillon, Venare, St. Petrox, Miss Dorothy, Regime, Annie’s Dream, Henry Tracey, Copra, Lady Cio, Ivy Viking, La Sonette, J. McClure’s mare, Silent Member, Audo Dillon, Rita Gay, scr; Master Don, Auto, Ocean Spray, Jean McElwyn, Sarella, 12; Expedient, Glimpse, 24; Harley Dillon, Alvira, 36; Peter King, Kulnine, The Pointer, 48; Stan Wilkes, Nepia, 60; Macanda, 72. MEETINGS TO COME October 19-20 —Cromwell J.C. October 22-24. Wellington R.C. October 21, 22. Waikato R.C. October 24.—Waikato Hunt. October 24.—Waverle, R.C. October 24-26.—Gore R.C October 24.—Walpawa R.C. October 24.—North Canterbury R.C. October 27-29.— Poverty Bay T.C. October 29.—Masterton R.C. October 29.—Banks Peninsula R.C. October 29-31.—Thames J O. tat Ellerslie) November 2.— Birchwood Hunt Club. November $-7-9-12—Canterbury J.C. November 10-12.—Whangarei R.C. November 16-17.—Wlnton J.C. November 19.—Levin R-C. November 23.—Ashhurst-Pohanglna R.C. November 26-26.— Takapuna J.C. November 30. December I.—Pelldlng J.C. December 2-3.—South Canterbury J.C. December T-6-—Woodville J.CDecember 10-12.—Taumarunul R.C. December 17.—WaJpa R-C. December 26-27.—Dunedin J.C. December 26.—Waipukurau J.C. December 26-27. Westland R.C. December 26-27.—Taranaki J.C. December 26-27-29. Manawatu R-C. December 26-28. Jan. 2-3.—Auckland R.C. December 30-31, Jan. 2.—Greymoutb J.C. December 31. Jan. 2.—Watrarapa R-C. 1928 January 2.— Walkoualtl R-C. January 2.—Wyndham R-C. January 2-3.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. January 2-3.—Stratford R.C. January 2-3.—Mar ton J.C.

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP 1 mile. st. lb. st. lb. 11 8 Sir Moment. 9 7 Brigadier Bill 10 11 Peggy Ford . 9 Pantagruel . 10 7 Red Fuchsia. 9 0 Phantasy . . 10 3 Gordon Swift 9 0 10 3 Panorama . . 9 0 9 8 Masher . . . 9 0 Hymgreat . . 9 7 Calithe . . . 9 0 FLYING HANDICAP 6 fur. Royal Game. 9 0 Willow Wai . 7 10 Royal Ceres. 8 12 Lady Ideal . 7 4 Polyphemus. 8 9 Sarchee 7 4 8 3 Inner 8 0 Harbour . 7 0 Cerf . . . . 7 12 LAWN HANDICAP 1 mile. Lady Kilter . 9 0 Kindle . . . 7 12 Vigilance . . 8 12 Ring Boy. . 7 12 Lucky Days. 8 11 Glengassy . . 7 12 Lilock . . . 7 National . 8 9 Golden Egg . 7 12 Mandarine 8 9 Priceless . . 7 12 Lady Faye . 8 5 Valhynia . . 7 12 Rotowhero 8 5 Veronese . . 12 Prince Paladin 8 3 Thurviile . . 7 12 8 3 The Masher. 7 12 Inoe .... 8 3 Debate . . . Y 12 Peggy Ford . 8 3 Mountain Tone .... 8 1 7 Gordon Swift 8 0 MASTERTON CUP 1\ miles. Suggestion . 9 8 Waicullus . . 7 5 Hynanna . . 9 6 Willow W'ai . Tresham . . 8 9 Vesperus . . 7 2 Royal Game. S 7 Vigilance . . 7 0 8 4 Wild Pigeon. _ Rowley. 7 10 Ardfinnan. . 7 0 LANSDOWNE HANDICAP 6 fur. 9 4 Prince 8 11 Paladin 7 7 8 8 Billion . . . 7 4 8 4 Maui .... 7 3 Lady Killer . 8 4 Veronese . . 7 8 0 Courageous . 7 0 7 11 Historic . 7 11 Miss Glow 7 0 7 9 Miss Scandal v 0 Twink . . . 7 9 Bizet. . . . Rotowhero 7 7 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP 7 fur. Suggestion . 10 4 Pantagruel . 7 7 9 8 Lady Ideal . 9 1 Phantasy . . 7 7 Willow Wai . 8 6 Kilmoyler . . 7 7 Thurnbell . . Bill .... 8 0 Lilock . . . 7 7 Vesperus . . 7 13 Riverna . . . 7 7 Cosmetic . . 7 7 ELECTRIC HANDICAP 5 fur. 9 4 Billion . 7 4 8 10 Quantum . . 8 4 Card Trick . 8 2 Our Bob . . 7. 7 12 Skybird . 7 11 Golden 7 10 Shadow . 7 9 Ihassa . . . 7 7 Frilford . . . Grey Mist . 7 7 Polonaise . . Lady Or by . 7 5