Racing at Ellerslie

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 242, 3 January 1928, Page 10

Racing at Ellerslie

SUMMER FIXTURE CONTINUED

A.R.C. Handicap to Star Stranger

MARTARMA’S DERBY VICTORY

The summer fixture of the Auckland Racing' Club was advanced another stage yesterday when excellent sport was again provided. The principal events of the card, the Auckland Racing Club Handicap and Great Northern Derby, provided thrilling contests. Although the favourite, Star Stranger, succeeded in winning the former, the classic race saw the downfall of a hot favourite in Agrion, the successful candidate being Martarma who was allowed to pay a great price.

EXCELLENT weather and the promise—which was amply fulfilled—of interesting racing attracted a large concourse of people to the beautiful Ellerslie course yesterday, when the Auckland Racing Club presented the third day’s card of the summer carnival. The splendid sport provided, together with the capable manner in which the fixture was conducted, was greatly appreciated by the large assemblage, while the exciting finishes in the various handicaps were a triumph for the work of the adjuster. Mr. F. J. McManemin. That patrons were in speculative mood was demonstrated by the heavy pool on the machine, the sum of £ 111,964 being registered for the day as against £98,450 10s for the corresponding day last year, a substantial increase of £13,513 10s. For the three days of the present carnival £315,808 # has passed through the totalisator, an increase of £37,205 on the total of £278,603 recorded for the three days of the 1926 fixture. POPULAR VICTORIES The victory of the favourite Star Stranger in the A.R.C. Handicap was cordially received, the public recognising and acknowledging the sterling performance of the Martian gelding in defeating a strong field under the handicap of 9.4. Although the great majority of backers received a setback when Agrion was defeated in the Derby, they showed appreciation of the fine performance of Martarma in real sporting manner. Another popular victory was that of Aussie, the Te Awamutu-trained sprinter, who despite the impost of 9.5 won the Newmarket Handicap from end to end, in the fast time of 1.12 4-5, fully justifying the high opinions formed of his capabilities by his admirers. The surprise of the day was the price paid by King Lu, who after being well supported on the first and second days, was allowed to pay a double-figure dividend. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP Of £400; 1 mile 10— LU (N. Watson), br g, syrs, by Lucullus—Elysian-Grace-ful mare, 7.0, Davies 1 6—BOLD FRONT (F. Earl), b g, 4 yrs, by Magpie—Lace Front, 7.7, S. Bryce 2 B—THE LOVER (H. Friedlander), b g, 4yrs, by Romeo—Gambode, 7.0, L. Orange 3 Also started:— 4 Judge’s Box, 8.7, Duggan 0 1— Singleton, 8.11, Olsen 0 7—Waltzer, 8.8, Brady 0 3—Piet, 8.6, Ray 0 2 War Officer, 8.5, Gill 0 9—Acushla, 7.8, Stead 0 5 Air King, 7.9, Lee 0 Winner trained by W. J. Mac Lean, Cambridge. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.40. An Outsider Scores Singleton £4,254 was a hot favourite for the Ellerslie Handicap, with good money for War Officer £2,770 and Piet £2,595. Prince Lu and Bold Front were first out, followed by Piet and Air King, and they ran unaltered until crossing the top where Bold Front and Piet moved up to the leader. Prince Lu was first into the straight, followed by Piet, Bold Front, Air King and Acushla. In the run home Prince Lu hung on to win by half a length from Bold Front, with The Lover, who finished fast, third. Piet was fourth and then came Singleton, Acushla, War Officer and Air King. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP Of £550; 5 furlongs 1— EPISODE (G. M. Currie), ch f, 2 yrs, by Limond—Homage, 8.12, B. H. Morris 1 2 THE BEGUM (A. J. McGovern), br f, 2yrs, by Chief Ruler—Lucella, 7.6, W. Brown 2 9 HIGH FALUTING (R. Grace), b g, 2yrs, by Grand Court—Table Talk, H. Wiggins 3 Also started:— 5 Prodice, 8.12, A. Tinker 0 6 Shot Silk, 7.85, J. Barry 0 11— Sir Russell, 7.7, E. Ludlow .. .. 0 7 Footpad, 7.8, T. Green 0 15—Justify, 7.6, T. Bound 0 3 Pari, 7.3, K. Gill 0 10— Winnington, 7.1, S. Bryce 0 8— Catonian, 7.3, S. Cammick .. .. 0 13— Lady Mestor, 7.10, F. Foster .... 0 4 Moehau, 7.0, W. H. Jones .. .. 0 14— Mon Star, 7.1, S. Tremain 0 12— Seamstress, 7.2, A. Gilmer .. .. 0 Winner trained by W. Rayner, WangaWon by half a length, with two and a-half lengths separating second and third. Time, 1.0 3-5. The Favourite Wins Episode £5,743, The Begum £3,633, Pari £3,092 and Moehau £2,702 were the best supported in the Midsummer Handicap. The two favourites were first out, The Begum leading Episode

into the straight, followed by Shot Silk, Winnington, and Pari. In a good finish Episode won by half a length from The Begum, with High Faluting third and Shot Silk next. Then came Winnington, Pari. Prodice and Sir Russell. The Begum was unlucky, as the saddle slipped in the straight and the rider finished on the filly’s neck. NEW YEAR’S HURDLE RACE Of £500; 2 miles 4 ARCHIBALD (C. Hill), br g, aged, by Archiestown—St. Amans mare, 11.6, Thompson l 3—GLENOTUS (Mrs. B. AfcLeod). br g, aged, by Glenullin—Lotus, 9.12, Sharkey 2 7 RED COMET (Jas. Clothier), ch g, aged, by Day Comet—Erubia, 10.1. Mcßae 3 Also started:— I—Lord Star, 11.8, W. Rennie 0 6—Ned Kelly, 10.4, A. Gilmer 0 9—Kendal, 9.9, A. Rutherford .. .. 0 5 Karamu, 9.5, C. Regan 0 8— Gold Rep, 9.0, Mills o Winner trained by J. Williamson, Ellerslie. Won by a length, one and a-half lengths separating second and third. Time, 3.42 3-5. Archibald Nicely Lord Star £5,172, Sir Roseberry £3.563, and Glenotus £2,920, were the most fancied for the New Year Hurdles. Ned Kelly, Archibald and Red Comet were the early leaders, but a faulty

jump at the six-furlong post by the former left the other two in front. Passing the stand the order was Archibald, Red Comet, Ned Kelly and Karamu, Lord Star six lengths back leading the second division. Red Comet ran to within a length of Archibald down the back, where Ned Kelly came to grief. Archibald was first into the straight, followed by Red Comet, Glenotus and Lord Star. The leader finished well to

win hy a length from the fast-finishing Glen®tus, who got up to beat Red Comet on the post for second place. Lord Star was fourth, followed by Sir Roseberry, who broke down. Gilmer, rider of Ned Kelly, sustained injuries to his wrist. A.R.C. HANDICAP Of £2,000; li miles. 1— STAR STRANGER (A. B. Williams), b g, syrs, by Martian—Star Lady, 9.4, R. Reed 1 7 (G. Paul), b g, syrs, by Romeo—Gambode, 7.0, W. IT. Jones 2 10— BENNANEE (J. A. MacFarlane), br g, syrs, by Catmint—Fair Rosamond, 7.2, H. Lee 3 Also started: — 4 Count Cavour, 9.11, F. C. Porter 0 3—Mask, 8.4, B. H. Morris 0 8— Mandane, 7.12, H. Wiggins 0 2 Pegaway, 7.12, R. McTavish .... 0 5 Battlemint, 7.7, T. Green .. •• .. 0 9 Eden Hall, 7.1, S. Bryce 0 6 Transformer, 7.4, W. Brown 0 13—Royal Mint, 7.0, K. Gill 0 11— Cohesion, 7.0, A. Gilmer ........ 0 12— Scat, 7.0, S. Cammick 0 Winner trained by J. H. Jefferd, Hastings. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.32. Sectional times were supplied by Mr. J. K. Douglas as follow: First two furlongs, 26 1-5; three furlongs, 38 3-5; first half-mile, 50 3-5; five furlongs, 1.4 4-5: six furlongs, 1.17; seven furlongs, 1.29 3-5; one mile, 1.42 4-5; nine furlongs, 1.56 1-5; and the full distance, 2.32. Star Stranger’s Fine Effort. Rapier was the only withdrawal from the Auckland Racing Club Handicap, for which Star Stranger £6,146 was elected favourite, others well supported being Pegaway £5,224, Mask £4,883, Count Cavour £4,258 and Battlement £3,680. From a good start Papatu and Cohesion were the first to single themselves out. Passing the stand the order was Cohesion, Papatu, Royal Mint, Scat, Bennanee, Mask, Pegaway, Count Cavour, Star Stranger and Eden Hall. Down the back Cohesion still showed the way to Bennanee, Scat, Papatu, Count Cavour, Mandane, Star Stranger, Eden Hall and Pegaway. Crossing the top Count Cavour fell.

bridging down Mandane and Transformer. * Bennanee was first into the straight, followed by Cohesion, Papatu and Pegaway, with Star Stranger at the head of the others. In a great race to the judge Staf Stranger came through to win by three-quarters of a length from Papatu, with Bennanee half a length away third and Battlement a neck further back. Then came Pegaway, Eden Hall, Mask, Cohesion and Scat. P. C. Porter, rider of Count Cavour, had his leg badly broken, and W. Brown, Transformer’s jockey, receive dseveral bruises. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY Of £3,000; 15 miles. 5 MARTARMA (J. Porter), b c, 3 yrs, Martian—Per Arma, S.lO, R. McTavish 1 3 LAUGHING PRINCE (T. A. Duncan, ch c, 3yrs, by Quantock — Ma*rtia4J Princess, S.lO, L. G. Morris 2 1 — AGRION (G. D. Greenwood), b c, 3yrs. by Liniond—Waterwings, 8.10, J. Barry 3 Also started: — 6 Cimabue, 8.10, R. Reed 0 2 Great Charter, 8.10, A. Tinker . . 0 7 In the Shade, S.lO, T. Green 0 4 Satrap, 8.10, F. E. Jones 0 5 Thaw, 8.10, B. H. Morris 0 Winner trained by F. Christmas, Riccarton. Won by a length, two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, 2.33 2-5 Sectional times were supplied by the official timekeepers as follow: First two iurlongs. 26 2-5: three furlongs, 39; first half-mile, 51 3-5; five furlongs, 1.5 4-5; six 1.18 3-5; seven 1.30 4-5: mile in J- 4 .f I*. s '* nine furlongs in 1.57 3-5; and the full distance m 2.33 2-5. Martarma's Derby Agrion was made an odds-on favourite for the Great Northern Derby, £12,155 being invested on his chances. Great Charter £3,554 and Laughing Prince £3,460 were the best backed of the remainder. Great Charter at once went to the front and showed the way past the stands to Agrion. Cimabue, Laughing Prince. Thaw, In the Shade Martarma and Satrap, who got the worst of the start. Agrion, Laughing Prince and Cimabue moved up to the leader down the back and across the top, where the field bunched. Great Charter was first to turn for home with Agrion and Martarma,. who put in a great run, in hot pursuit. The latter sustained his effort and won by a clear length from Laughing Prince, with the favourite two and a-half lengths away. Great Charter was fourth, and then followed In the Shade, Cimabue, Satrap and Thaw. COUNTY HANDICAP Of £400; 7 furlongs. 2—THE IMMIGRANT (W. S. Glenn), vh g. 6yrs, by Count Anthony— Bettyville, 7.7, T. Green ........ l

I—PAPER BOY (G. Gerard), b li, 4 vrs, by Paper Money—Kilteel, 5.9, B. H. Morris 2 3 KING ARCH (R. B. Hines), b g\ 4yrs, by Marble Arch—Miss Amans, 7TO, F. Foster 3 Also started: — 10— Antrim Boy, 7.12, E. A. .Keesing 0 14— Abbey Day, 7.11, S. Bryce 0 11— Baby Bun, 7.11, E. Ludlow .. .. 0 5 Some Lady, 7.8, A. Stead 0 6 Ripon Abbey, 7.13, R. McTavish . . 0 9—Quinsilia, 7.7, K. Gill .. 0 13—Winsome Boy, 7.5, W. H. Jones .. 0 12— Wliaka King, 7.2, H. Lee 0 4 Orchus, 7.8, Atkins 0 5 The Fox, 7.2?., H. Wiggins ...... 0 15— Carinthia, 7.0, Davies 0 15—Tidal, 7.0, S. Tremain .. 0 15— Arch Queen, 7.2, J. Conquest .... 0 17—Bombarder, Gilmer 0 16— Catapult, S. Cammick 14 7 Lady Robinson, J. Barry 0 Winner trained by J. T. Jamieson, Papakura. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a head between second and third. Time, 1.26 3-5. The Immigrant Makes Amends Paper Boy £4,700. The Immigrant £3,164, King Arch £2,560 and Orchus £2,398 were entrusted with the bulk of the investments in the County Handicap, for which Goshawk, Golden Armour and Torquil were withdrawn. Ripon Abbey, The Immigrant and Paper Boy were the first to show up, and led a strung-out field down the back. Crossing the top Ripon Abbey and The Immigrant were well clear of King Arch, Winsome Boy, Baby Bun and Paper Boy. In a hot tussle to the post Ripon Abbey stopped badly and The Immigrant hung on well to win by three parts of a length from King Arch, who was half a head in front of Paper Boy. Winsome Boy was fourth and then followed Antrim Boy, Baby Bun, Quinsilia and Bombarder. NEWMARKET HANDICAP Of £800; 6 furlongs. I—AUSSIE (G. Paul), b g, 4 yrs, by Fortafix—Fortune Betty, 9.5, A. Tinker 1 3—NANCY LEE (R. W. Todd and R. Porter), b m, 6yrs, by Lucullus —

Flagship, 8.10, E. A. Keesing .. 2 4 SILVERMINE (A. Alexander), br c, Syrs, by Catmint —Silver Link, 7.4, H. Wiggins 3 Also started:— 2—Money Order, 8.3, T. Green 0 7—Town Guard, 7.5, H. Lee 0 6—Receipt, 7.4, A. Stead 0 5 Prince Otto, 7.0, S. Bryce 0 (Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu.) Won by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.12 4-5. Aussie Again The scratching of Awarere, Royal Damon, Paperchase and King-field in the Newmarket Handicap reduced the field to seven starters, Aussie £ 8,303, being the elect of the public. Money Order £7,239, Nancy Lee £5,120, and Silvermine (£3,702 were also in demand. The favourite, with Nancy Lee, was the first to draw out after the start and crossing the top the order was Aussie, Nancy Lee, Prince Otto, Silvermine, Town Guard and Money Order. Aussie was the first to appear in the straight closely attended by Nancy Lee, Prince Otto, Silvermine, Money Order and Town Guard. Nancy Lee, Silvermine and Money Order threw out a determined challenge at the distance, but Aussie held them at bay and won by half a length, with Silvermine a similar distance away third and Money Order fourth. Then followed Town Guard, Receipt and Prince Otto.

GLASGOW HANDICAP Of £600; 7 furlongs. 8— KING LU (R. B. Hines) b li, Gyrs by Lucullus—Shower Gold, 8.10, a! 1 PAPERCHASE (C. G. Dalgety), b m, 4yrs, by Paper Money—Stardancer, 8.7, A. Driscoll . . 9 11—SIR ARCHIE (F. T. Stenning),' ch “ g, 6yrs, by Archiestown—Lady Marble, 7.10, F. Foster 3 Also started:— 3 Royal Damon, 8.11, L. G. Morris 0 6 Centrepiece, 8.10, F. E. Jones ' 0 4 Uay Guard, 8.1, R. McTavish .. 0 2—Le Choucas, 8.1, Button 0 2—Ti Tree, 7.61, T. Green 0 5 Siaosi, 8.0, J. Barry . ' 0 7 Ruanui, 7.13, H. Wiggins ..*.'*!! 0 10 Gala Day, 7.101, E. A. Keesing .. 0 9 Archeno, 7.0, W. H. Jones 0 (Winner trained by owner. Te Aroha.) ’Won by three-quarters of a length, two lengths separating second and third lime, 1.25 3-5. King Lu's False Price Paperchase £7,054, Le Choucas -H Tree bracket £6,144, Royal £3,663, and Day Guard ±.3,4b0. were pouular selections in the Glasgow Handicap, which provided spirited speculation. Dav Guard Siaosi and Ti Tree were "the early leaders and going along the back the former was clear of Ti Tree Pa] - chase, Archeno, Royal D n and King U‘ . There was no alteration till nearing the straight, where King Lu ran to the front, followed by PaperTi Tree, Royal Damon, Archeno ?U i GU tU' In a flne flnish King from tho by f three '. quarters of a length gES and ?o„r TUien^came Centrepiece 011 Ti ° ay Guard a " d