Big Trotting Carnival

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 238, 28 December 1927, Page 10

Big Trotting Carnival

SUCCESSFUL OPENING

Large Totalisator Increase

ANOTHER BRYCE CUP TRIUMPH

THE ambitious venture of the Auckland Trotting Club in arranging such a high-class programme for the 1927 Christmas Carnival was fully justified by the splendid success achieved on the opening day when excellent racing and spirited speculation were special features of the day s sport. .

ONE of the largest attendances ever known at Alexandra Park witnessed a remarkably fine programme of high-class racing and speed tests yesterday when the first day's card of the Auckland Club’s Christmas carnival was presented. The weather was beautifully fine, and the track in splendid order, consequently some time improvements were recorded. EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT

The general management of the meeting was par excellence and the various officials, officers and members of the executive carried out the arrangements and details in a manner that made for success. The president, Mr. John Rowe, and secretary, Mr. A. G. Mabee, were most attentive to the requirements of patrons, and visiting sportsmen were loud in their praises of the hospitality bestowed. The racing was interesting and the finishes, which on some occasions were thrilling, were a tribute to the work of th© handicapper, Mr. Geo. Paul. Mr. C. O’Connor was quite at home with the barriers, and Mr. T. H. Davey, as usual, carried out the stipendiary duties attentively and capably. Nothing of an unpleasant nature was recorded in connection with the running, and inquiries into the mishaps which occurred revealed the fact they were purely accidental. Speculation was decidedly brisk and the totalisator staff had a busy day, and by efficiency and systematic organ-

j isation proved equal to the demand on j their services. The sum of £87,607 10s was registered for the day, compared with £70,319 10s on the opening day l last year, a fine increase of £12,288. LTN FORTUNATE MISHAPS Several mishaps occurred during the afternoon, but fortunately none were attended with any serious consequences. At the start of the Parnell Handicap, Peter Grattan received a bad bump, which resulted in P. Rogers being capsized out of the sulky, and the horse galloped some distance round the track before being captured. During the running of the Grandstand Handicap, the favourite, Great Actress, slowed her pace, with the result some of those in close attendance struck the sulky and the mare fell, bringing down King Pointer and Orphan. A mishap in the last race caused by Amaris falling robbed the event of interest, as six horses had their chances extinguished, Black Lila, All Bell, Nelson Tasker, Lady Dunmore and Concliff also coming to grief. First Carbine and Hue Coronado were clear of the wreckage, and went on to decide the issue, and Anselm and Lord Nepean, who were the length of the straight in the rear, set out to dispute the right to the third prize. Bright Light's Good Price Nelson Boy was made a warm favourite in the Introductory Trot, and there was good support for Raima, Dolores and the Roez-Gold Sovereign bracket, with Bright Light at a false price. Roma Bingen led past the stands from Bright Light, Dolores, Raima, Quickfire and Bingen Boy and running along the back Bight Light ran to the front, Roma Bingen going to a tangle. Bright Light piloted the field past the stand, followed by Dolores, Anseline, Nelson Boy, Raima, Roma Bingen, Gold Sovereign. There was little alteration down the back, but Nelson Boy ran into second position and crossing the top was within striking distance of the leader. Bright Light turned for home three lengths in front of Nelson Boy, where the latter put in a fine effort. At the distance the latter was almost on terms with the leader, but left his feet, and Bright Light went on to win by one and a-half lengths, with Anseline three lengths away third and Raima two lengths further back fourth. Then followed Gold Sovereign, Dolores, Roma Bingen, Quickfire. Don Zolock played up at the start, capsizing Hall twice from the sulky, eventually losing a lot of ground when the field was dispatched. Bingen Boy left pacing and Bingen Starr did not begin right. The winner, whose form at the Otahuliu fixture was impr- ive, paid a wonderful priWallroon Springs Surprise D’Artagnan refused to go away and Van Rich led out of the straight from Scandal, Auditress, Master Councillor, and Lord Minto, and going down the back Wrigley joined the leading bunch and followed Van Rich into the straight'. Passing the stand the order was Wrigley, Van Rich, Master Councillor, Daytime, Lord Minto and Auditress. but the latter collided with Dayj time and lost several lengths. Crossi ing the top the field bunched, and Daytime was first into the straight, with Scandal, Auditress, Wrigley and Wallroon handy. In the run home Wallroon did best and got up to win by a head from Daytime, with Van Rich three lengths away third, and Auditress fourth. Then came Scandal, Lord Minto and Uncle • Bert. Daytime was a better favourite than Auditress, who was unlucky in the running. Uncle Bert was also well supported, bu did not begin right and trailed the field, putting in a good run over the last half to finish sixth. Ahuriri Comes Back All started in the Auckland Cup, the Machine Gun-Sea Pearl bracket carrying £3,372, the Kohara- Ahuriri

bracket £3,256, Sheik £2,052 and Tom Thumb £I,BOO. At the start Machine Gun, Sheik and Sea Pearl failed to

leave correctly, the last-named losing many lengths. Tom Thumb led along the back from Cardinal Logan, Peterwah, Machine Gun, Concliff and Jewel Pointer. In the next circuit there was little change, Tom Thumb showing the way past the stands from Jewel Pointer, Cardinal Logan, Machine Gun, Jack Potts and Ahuriri, with a gap back to Concliff, Peterwah (who was galloping - ). Sheik, Great Bingen and Kohara, with

Sea Pearl well back. Along the back Jack Potts took up the running and was in advance of Tom Thumb, Cardinal Logan, Jewel Pointer, Machine Gun and Ahuriri, who were all in close order, with Great Bingen and Peterwah (galloping again) next and Kohara. Sea Pearl and Concliff out of it. There were several changes going down the back, Machine Gun moving forward and Ahuriri going after him. Machine Gun came into the straight a length in front of Ahuriri, with Jack Potts, Tom Thumb, Cardinal Logan and Great Bingen all well in the running. At the bottom of the straight Machine Gun and Ahuriri were on terms when the former got up, and although he settled down smartly his opponent was in front. Ahuriri came on to win by a head from Jack Potts, with Machine Gun a couple of lengths away third. Great Bingen was a length and a-half back in fourth place, and next in order came Cardinal Logan and To mTiiumb. with Sheik, Jewel Pointer. Kohara .:ul Peterwah following, and Sea Pearl and Concliff pulling up a long way back. Native Star's Fine Effort Twenty started in the Parnell Handicap. Native Star £2,307 being the backed and being sent out a shortpriced fancy. Others to claim some support were Petroleuse £1,170, Tony Victor £1.054 and Nourmahal £758. At the start the favourite was slow to get moving, and The Tartar failed to go away. Tony Victor got away well, and passing the stands was half a dozen lengths ahead of Bingen King, with Appeal, Golden Grattan, Mutu and Native Star well up, and Nourmahal at the head of the remainder. Native Star ran in behind the leader along the back, and they were clear of Bingen King and Golden Grattan the next time round, and Tiger Salve, Appeal and Nourmahal next. Tony Victor and Native Star got away from the

field along the back, the former doing it well in front to the turn, but halfway up the straight he broke and Native Star somewhat luckily got the verdict by a length and a-half. Tiger Salve was four lengths back third, and the next to finish were Golden Grattan, Ngatira, Bingen King, Peter McKinney, Tradesman and Appeal. A Warm Finish Nine came out for the Akarana Handicap, and the money was put on Bob Logan £2,560, Mulwaree £1,681 and Bell Harold £1,258. Bold Bill mixed it badly and was pulled up after going a couple of furlongs. Dad’s Hope led along the back from Rua Pere and Mulwaree, and . passing the stand Dad’s Hope was just in front of Mulwaree and Lady Joan, and behind them were Rua Pere, Pitaroa, Bob Logan, Goldman and Bell Harold. Mulwaree took charge three furlongs from home and piloted the field into the straight, attended by Rua Pere, Pitaroa, Bob Logan and Goldman, with Bell Harold making a great run from the back. Half way up the straight three were in line, but Bell Harold was too good and he left the others str ling to score by a length. Bob Logan was a length and a-half in front of Rua Pere, with Mulwaree right up fourth. Pitaroa was fifth and Goldman. Lady Joan and Dad’s Hope next to cross the The Favourite Falls All started in the Grandstand Handicap, backers falling over themselves in

, order to be on Great Actress, and she was out a short price, being entrusted with £3,319, as against Pnnce ’ s £2,093 and The Shrew’s , Uncle Bert and Gold Jacket ere slow off, the latter quickly settling down. The favourite was soon in charge to lead past the stands the first time from Direct Morning, Rockburn, rE +u Shrew ’ ° r Phan and Dick Dillon. . n ., e next lap Great Actress was still n the van, followed hotl- bv a bunch comprising Direct Morning, Native Prince, Goid Jacket, The Shrew, Nelson At tL^, lng Pointer and Dick Dillon. vhLt th thr ® e fu rlongs the leader was an J* dropping back she fell, down yi Pointer comirs down. This left Native Prince, Koek-

burn and The Shrew well elear The Shrew did best from this oVit 304 score well by a length and a-balf Native Prince, who was half a in advance of Rockburn. Dick was a long way back and Dalme n . I’ 05 Nelson Fame behind him. The put up a good performance, f O , e *' was on the outside of several her ” all the way. Waikaha's Popular Wm The bracket of three— Mappv Klzear and Young Blake— was the ourite way in the Rowe Trot y £3.131. others to claim supp ort h Waikaha £2.755. Money Spider £: t':'' and Sister Beatrice £l.ls;. tailed to so off and after going a eiw of furlongs Young Blake also » 0 . . and was soon in the rear. Happy yv'? Sister Beatrice. Waikaha, Betty u„P' Napland. Peter Swift Trades,-.' Money Spider and John Mauritius V" the order passing the stand and out H the straight. There was little If" tween Sister Beatrice. Napland. Hs- ' Rosa. Betty Moko, Peter Swift , Waikaha at the end of the nest r cuit. Escapade following. Here Han Rosa broke and at the three furl<vT Sister Beatrice was making plav Napland. Peter Swift (who broket? after), Betty Moko. Waikaha anrt'v capade. Into the straight Sister Be trice was just in front of Waikah- , ‘ Betty Moko. with Escapade and pi l * Swift heading the remainder, and or in line Waikaha went ahead to w by a length and a-half, with s 7' r Moko beating Sister Beatrice bv krii" length for second money. Escana • was a couple of lengths awav, U.IZV and Napland. Money Spider pY' Swift. Tradesman and John Maurifinished at intervals The brack,- ’ trio finished last. A Disastrous Race There was a nasty smash i n , final event, six out of the ten star-«' falling. Concliff £1,431 and bU Lila £2.203 monopolised tile mar 3 and First Carbine. £1.459, was tl - fancy. Lord Nepean led along ,T back from Amaris. Black Lila, tnslrHue Coronado and Nelson Taske- i the post the first time Amaris oa trails, was leading with Hue Corona, and just behind them were Black I Nelson Tasker. All Bell. First Carb ' and Concliffe, there not being a eri deal between them. Thirty yards' i ther on Amaris tangled and fell hi ‘ Lila, All Beil. Nelson Tasker. C„ nc ”.' and Lady Dunmore also coming ~ This left but Hue Coronado and F Carbine in the front, while Lord \ pean and Anselm were a furlone at the time. First Carbine led'to straight from Hue Coronado and h. him by three lengths, while Lord pean was half a mile behind andV tlnrd money. Anseim was the J, other to finish. e

PARNELL HANDICAP Of £500; 4.46 limit; 2 miles I—NATIVE STAR (tv. Fay) th Ning—iiuriel' Starr, | >i s, ob>ds, lomkinson . 3—TONY VICTOR (C. F. Jones),' Y t limit, J. Paul .. . ’ aged . 16—TIGER SALVE (T.' Prichards) 'b . * by Rock Huon—Unknown mare aged, 72yds ' ; Also started —(5) Anseline, (10) Bior,Ring, (S) Golden Grattan, (in p..,l Grattan. <lS> Frio Alto. (13) Sebisea J Appeal, limit: (6) Mutu. 36yds: (IS) Mack, _4yds: (9) Ngatira. 36vds (4, Nourmahal, (14) The Tartar. (12) T.. ™k J rit es - 4gyds. (2) Petroleuse. (?) R .... man f*72yds Peter McKinney. (17) Trade(Winner trained by W. A ’riee r, merston North.) Won by one and a-half lengths, W lengths separating second and -h-: horses. Times. 4.3 S 2-5. 4.42, 4.38 2-5. AKARANA HANDICAP Of £400; 2.17 class: li miles 3 —BELL HAROLD (G. J. Ba-ton). br g. by Harold Rothschild—Jennr Bell, aged, 72yds. W. J. Tomklii1— 808 LOGAN (F. Holmes), br g by Logan Pointer—Dalwhinnie, f yrs, 24yds, K. Holmes r S—RITA PERE (.T. Gee), b g, bv Golc Bell —Bronze Bell, aged, limit, J Gee Also started.—(4) Bold Bill. (?) Dad , Hope, limit; (2) Mulwaree. <•) Pifatt. 12yds: (5) Goldman. (5) Lady Joan, 3M‘ (Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinsm Addington.) Won by a length, one and a-half leng)* separating second and third horse Times. 2.45 1-5. 2.49 3-5, 2.50 1-5. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP Of £500; limit 4.35; 2 miles. 3 THE SHREW (J. H. IJoyd), h h. by Hal Zolock—Xgaraiina, aged 36yds, W. Head 1 2 NATIVE PRINCE (J. T. Barrett), b h, by Native Kin? —Mies Audrey. 6yrs, 36yds, P. Riddle I S—ROCKBURN (D. Brideson), b g. by Rock Huon—Hang; mare, aged limit, R. McMillan • Also started.—(ll) King Pointer, C Orphan, (9) Quality, limit; (5) Gk Jacket, (1) Great Actress, 12yd*; f Direct Morning, (4) Uncle Bert, 24yd : (12) Dick Dillon, 36yds; (13) Dahr.*" 48vds; C 7) Florent, 60yds; (6) IWk Fame, 723'ds. (Winner trained by W. Head, Hasting Won by one and a-half lengths, h a length separating second and thrr horses. Times. 4.31 1-5, 4.32 1-5, 4.35 :• 4.34. Great Actress. Orphan ard King Point?' all fell. ROWE HANDICAP TROT Of £1,000; limit 4.36; 2 mile*. 2 WAIKAHA (J. T. Paul), b g, Gold Bell —Wild Pirate, aged, 12yd! J. T. Paul 1 S—BETTY MOKO (T. Brady), b a. by Peter Moko-—Papatina, Orange 4 SISTER BEATRICE (J. R. Corrjgan), b m, by Nelson Bingen—Lain Derby, aged, limit, A J. Corrigan Also started. —(19) Rose Bingen. ' Tradesman, (1) Happy Rosa, limit, Young Blake, 24vds; (6) John Maunt--24yds; 48) Napland. 24yds: Peter fE 48yds; (3) Money Spider, 60yds; (7) capade, 90yds. . (Winner trained by J. T. Paul, ** Won by half a length, a head separatif second and third horses. Time®? 2-5. 4.36 3-5, 4.37 4-5, 4.52 2-3. ST. HELIERS HANDICAP Of £500: limit 2.4? i: li 3 FIRST CARBINE (Xewdick Br» b g, by El Carbine —Wallacena. , aged, 12yds. A. Xewdick .• •• „ 7—HUE CORONADO (Ward J. £ Heginbotham's b g, aged. • J. Bryce ■' b 5 LORD NEPEAN (F. Young), D • aged, limit, S. August * " Also started.—(lo) Anselm, . Nelson Tasker, (4) Amaris Lila, (5) Ladv Dunmore, 12yds, * | Bell, 24yds; (1) Concliff, 36yds. (Winner trained by A. Xewdick. som.) Won by three lengths. Time*. * 2.57 1-5, 4.4.

CANTERBURY PARK CLUB

NEW YEAR FIXTURE HORSES REHANDICAPPE® Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesd^ The following rehandicaps f declared for events on the first the Canterbury Park Tl ottl 1 5f T .wica : meeting: Peter the First, penalised Kempton, 36. Templeton R b?! ; Doris Pointer, penalised s Jv_ n djc*r Theckla Bov, 4V Lyttelton H an Theckla Boy, penalised 48 2£ s ndi c*f Jean McElwyn. 60. Railway H -• Kulnine. penalised 24yds bh . gram, 36.