RACING AT PUKEKOHE

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 301, 12 March 1928, Page 13

RACING AT PUKEKOHE

Concluding Day

IDUN WINS THE MAIDEN

Th f, secorid . and final da y of. the rranklin Racing Club’s annual meeting at Pukekohe Racecourse was held to-day in f.ne weather. Results: MAIDEN HANDICAP O:! £100; 6 furlongs. 1 — I DUN (J. Williamson and N. Cunningham), b f, 3yrs, by Valkyrian— Whitianga, 8.10, A. H. Driscoll .... 1 2 STORM FIEND, 8.10, A. Pine .. 2 4 SOLANIO, 7.11, H. Wiggins .. .. 3 Also started:— 3 Bombarder, 8.9 o 5 Royal Trek, 8.3 o 1- 8 4 (bracketed with winner) 6 7 White Light, 8.2 o 6 The Dansant, 8.2 * [ q 14—Parfalt Amour, 8.2 n 10— St. Ames, 7.11 ’ o 9—Hakanoa, 8.2 n 13—Bris, 8.2 *. ** ** q 12—Diamond Queen, 7.13 .. o 8— Huephano, 7.13 ‘" o 11— Liona, 7.13 q lersHe Mer tralned N- Cunningham,' "elfcy _, a .J! e 2 k ’ two lei#.-ths between second and third. Time, 1.16 2-5. Favourite Scores The winner carried £490, with Storm blend £452 and Bombarder £355 the next best backed. Idun, Solanio and Storm l'ieid were the first-to show out after the start. Idun led down the back followed by Diamond Queen, Solanio! Storm Fiend and Huephano. Crossing the top Storm Fiend and Diamond Queen were together in front of Bombarder. after whom came Huephano, .-l 1 ! 10 and * dun * Storm Fiend had a slight advantage over Diamond Queen entering the straight, with Bombarder, idun and Huephano close up in that order. In a good finish Idun got up to beat Storm Fiend by a neck, with Solanio two lengths away third. Then came Bombarder, Parfait Amour, The Dansant and Valsier. RAWARAMA high-weight HANDICAP Of £125; 11 miles 2 STAF, COMET (W. Cook), ch g. Comet—The Whip, aged 10.13, Warner i 2 —IJRALLA, 10.13, Coleman .. .1 II 2 1— SCHORR, 10.1, Henderson 3 Also started: 4 Wiltshire, 10.8 o 7 Harbour View, 9.8 * o 6—Kawini, 9.8 I* o 8— Rarangi, 9.8 J* o 5 Glenetta, 9.0 .. .. o 9 Salamander, 9.0 .. I o 11—Mashoor, 9.0 o 10—Glenstar, 9.0 q Winner trained by A. P. Brady, Frankton. Won by a short half length; one and a-half lengths between second and third. Star Comet’s Victory Schorr £612, Star Comet £552, and Uralla £395 were the best backed in that order. 'When the field settled down Glenetta showed the way the judge’s box to Mashoor, Harbour View, Rarangi, Schorr and Uralla. Going along the back Mashoor was in front from Uralla, Harbour View, Glenstar, Salamander, Rarangi and Wiltshire. Approaching the top Uralla was in command from Mashoor, Glenstar, Harbour View, Salamander, Kawini and Star Comet. The favourite here received some interference and dropped back. Uralla showed the way into the straight from Salamander, Kawini, Star Comet and Wiltshire. Inside the distance Star Comet challenged Uralla and wore him down to win by a short half-length, with Schorr, who was finishing fast, a length and a-half further back. The next to finish were Wiltshire, Salamander, Kawini and Rarangi. PUKEKAWA HACK HANDICAP Of £115; 7 fur. 5 TAURIMU (J. M. McNicol), b g, by Quin Abbey—Rothsay, 7.11, 6yrs, Keesing 1 2 MODEST BOY. 9.0, W. Ryan . . 2 3 DRESS CIRCLE, 7.13, Mclnally . 3 Also started:— 4 Some Lady, 7.12 0 1— Takarunga, 8.2 0 6 Always, 7.10 .. 0 7 Palmares, 7.6 0 8— Wyoming, 7.0 0 Winner trained by A. E. Cox, Te Aroha. Won by a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. T.me, 1.30. Odds Favourite Wins 9 Good money was forthcoming for Takarunga £756, Modest Boy £669, and Dress Circle £420, while Taurimu carried only £347. Modest Boy and Takarunga had the worst of the start. Always and Wyoming went out smartly. Wyoming led down the back from Some Lady, Dress Circle, Taurimu, Takarunga and Palmares. Crossing the top Wyoming and Dress Circle were together in front of Taurimu, Takarunga and Palmares. Some Lady was pulled up here. and Dress Circle showed the way into the straight from Takarunga, Palmares, Taurimu and Modest Boy. In a good finish Taurimu did best to win by a length from Modest Boy, with Dress Circle three-quarters of a length back third, and Wyoming fourth. Then came Always, Palmares and Takarunga. MASSE r MEMORIAL Of £350; 1 mile and 1 furlong. 3SIAO SI (H. L. Russell), br g, E.ysian—Civilisation, 6yrs, 7.11, McTavish 1 2 PRINCESS RONNIE, 7.8, Wiggins * 6 MICROMETER, 7.0, K. Gill .... * ♦Dead heat. Also started:— 4 Desert Glow, 8.7 0 I —ln the Shade, 8.1 0 7 Macrom r 7.4 0 10—Alonsoa, 7.2 0 8— Wenday, 7.0 0 5 Judge's Box 0 9 Baby Bun, 7.0 0 6 Micrometer, 7.0 0 Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu. Won by a reck, Time, 1.55 3-5. Siaosi Has Close Win In the Shade was a warm favourite, carrying £1,047, with Princess Ronnie £ 868 and Siaoshi £447 next best backed. Micrometer carried £235. Passing the box Baby Bun was showinl' the way to In the Shade, Judge’s Box. Siaosi, Desert Glow and Macroom. Along the back Judge’s Box went to the front, followed by Siaosi, Macroom, Baby Bun, Desert Glow, Wenday, In the Shade, with Princess Ronnie moving up fast along the back. Macroom took the lead crossing the top, followed by Judge’s Box, Siaosi, Wenday. Desert Glow. Macroom was still in front when the turn for home vyas reached just in front of Micrometer, Siaosi and Desert Glow and Princess Konnie coming on fast along the rail A great race ensued to the post, Siaosi "■etting the verdict by a neck, the fnrieres failing to separate Princess Ronnie and Micrometer. Macroom was fourth and then came In the Shade, Wenday , Desert Glow and Alonsoa. tendances behind their GenSj^ompanions y on>e sports ground. A Che T‘tk p P aper eS usS r fo r r“ bank? fire-proof the important Socument!s Q is ' ore of the inventions w€! want. # 0 0 „ „ i.) ago without fingers or Boin 1- : y ®a . Rivett, a Bermondtliumbs, Caroline . j lias learned sey (England) f? ° anc v lettering and embr oidery" fr otn £2?** origin de-

NEW BRIGHTON TROTS ACCEPTANCES POSTED Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, To-day. The following acceptances have been announced for the first day of the New Brigton Trotting Club’s autumn meeting on March 15: Improvers’ Handicap, 11 miles. —Author Thorpe, Todd Bingen, Marjory Bingen, Duco, Leo Bellman, Reverie, Our Lorna, Sandy Wilkes, Molly Molloy, Count Peter, Sensible Peter, scr.; Eva Reta, 12; St. Petrox, 24; Brent Boy, 36; Nelson Wood, 4S; Lonesome, 60; Micky Audubon, Oval, George Huon, 72; Molly Audubon, Wee Olga, New Metford, 84; Nelson Boy, Queen Ida, 144; Tiny Moon, 180. Belfast Handicap, li miles.—Connie Dillon, Peter Daunt, Dilnon, scr.; Katomba (late Huon Dillon), Trespass, Lightfoot, N alder a, 12; Val Logan, Avomvood, Achray, Sylvia Logan, Lady Brent, Great, Triumph, Master Don, 24; Wairua, 4S; Pretty Pointer, 60; Alvira, 96. Burwood Handicap, 2 miles. —Quality, Chimer, High Jinks, Cannonball, Acre, Diamond Child, Sarella, scr.; Great Actress, Genuine, 12; Avenger, 24; Rey Loban, Kotuku Jack, Ariki, Jean McElwyn, Elzear, Harold Burwood, 36; Epigram, 48; Billy Sea, Harry Audubon, 60. Seaview Handicap, lifc miles.—Direct Chimes, Overcase, Florrie Pointer, Ariki, Toa, Nancy McKinney, Rochdale, Sonoma Star, Dick Logan, scr.; Bell Somerton, Regime, 12; Katomba (late Huon Dillon), Red Swithin, 36; Expedient, 48; Alvira, 120.

Autumn Handicap, 2 miles. —Nelson Bell, Great Amazon, Nelson Boy, Pieter Timmerman, Peter Fashion, Peter the First, scr.; Randolph, 36; Katute,, Lady Fan, 48; Sarsaparilla, Swiftbine, 60; Guy Parrish, Western Voyage, 72; Nourmalial, Real the Great, 96; Our Lady, 120. Dash Handicap, 1 mile. —Logan Lad, Wee Gus, Wee Audubon, Thorpie, Mac Dillon, Lady Minto, Loburn, scr.; Arran Chief, Jolly Pet, Cullensville, Royal Serene, Harvest Child, 12; La Sonnette, Henry Logan, Sahib, 24; Daisy Pointer, 36. Wainoni Handicap, 1£ miles.—Lochree, Kulnine, Avenger, Locanda, General Great Earl, Lingfield,. Lulu Lad, scr.; Native Queen, King Pointer, 12; Bob Logan, Dr. Dillon, Harold Burwood, William the Great, 24.

Electric Handicap, 1 mile.—Winter Audubon, Glenaray, Wee Gus, Wee Audubon, Nipper, Wenlo, Springtime, Lady Minto, scr.; Sungleam, Cullensville, Panto, Harvest Child. Dundas Boy, 12; Zolock Palm, Pointalena, 24; Rosie Nut, 36; Okura, 48.

AT TRENTHAM THIS MORNING’S WORK Press Association. WELLINGTON, To-day. It was dull and overcast at Trentham this morning, but no rain fell until about S o’clock, when there was a light shower. There are few visitors as yet and proceedings were quiet. Joy Bird galloped a mile in 1.45 2-5, Quantum four furlongs in 51 4-5, while Tcheka and Rotowhero went round in 4.52. Those out doing good work included Rapier, The Lover, Hynanna, Miss Ransom, Sudden Storm, Swoop Along, Prickles, Wild Work, Quarterdeck, Satrap and Money Order. YEARLINGS SOLD HIGH PRICES RECORDED By Cable.—Press Association. — Copyright. MELBOURNE, Sunday. At the yearling sales yesterday the following were the leading lots sold:— Gns. Bay colt, by Spearhead from After glow, by Sunstar 2,400 Brown colt, by Comedy King from Imoto, by Spearhead 1,300 Chestnut filly, by Valaise from Scarlet, by Bright Steel 1,300 —A. and N.Z. HAWKESBURY RACES TRESILLIAN WINS CLARENDEN By Cab c.—Press Association. — Copyright. MELBOURNE, Sunday. The Hawkesbury meeting was held yesterday. The following was the result of the leading event:— CLARENDON HANDICAP Of £200; 1 mile TRESII.LIAN, R. I). O’Donnell’s bg, 3yrs, by Kenilworth—Geticus, 6.9 1 REONUI, 4yrs, 9.7 2 FOUR SOCKS, 4yrs, 7.0 3 There were only four starters. Time, 1.41. 1.41. —A. and N.Z.