RACING AT TE RAPA

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 340, 28 April 1928, Page 13

RACING AT TE RAPA

Waikato Autumn Carnival WEATHER FINE : TRACK GOOD ’ Beau Cavalier Wins Hurdles THE autumn carnival of the Waikato Racing Club opened to-day at Te Rapa in fine weather and before a large attendance. The track is in good condition but the footing is a trifle on the dead side.

FRANKTON HURDLE HANDICAP Of £150; li miles. A —BEAU CAVALIER (A. G. Quartley), b g, by Chesterfield—Finland mare, aged, 10.0, R. Thompson 1 1— RIPON ABBEY (R. Hannon), b g, by Quin Abbey—Bell Crispin, syrs, 9.6, W. Rennie 2 6 RAHEPOTO (A. E. Clinkard), br g, by Maniapoto—Gluten mare, aged, 9.11, G. Holland 3 Also started: 3—Mia Bella, 10.7 0 2 Lady Spalpeen, 10.4 0 7 Kendal, 9.3 0 8— Wenday, 9.1 0 s—Bourn, 9.0 0 12—Waitu, 9.0 0 9 Pekatahi, 9.0 0 11 —King Selwyn, 9.1 0 10—Glen Caddy, 9.0 * .. 0 Winner trained by A. Tooman, ElWon by 25 lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.48.

Beau Cavalier Opens Winter Account Ripon Abbey £ 64S was first choice with backers for the Frankton Hurdles, Lady Spalpeen £345 -and Mia Bella £320 being most sought after of the remainder. The winner turned up in last year’s crack steeplechaser, Beau Cavalier, who won comfortably at the finish. Ripon Abbey led past the stand from Beau Cavalier, King Selwyn, Rahepoto and Bourn. The favourite was still showing the way down the back being five lengths in front of Beau Cavalier, who was closely followed by Bourn, Rahepoto, Waitu and Pekatahi. Approaching the home turn Beau Cavalier closed on the favourite and the pair entered the straight together, three lengths ahead of Bourn, with Rahepoto four lengths further back. Halfway down the running Beau Cavalier drew out and finishing strongly won by two and ahalf lengths, with Rahepoto three lengths back from the favourite in third berth. Then came Bourn, Wenday, Mia Bella, Lady Spalpeen, Pekatahi, Glen Canny, Kendal and Waitu.

MAIDEN STAKES Of £150; «6 fur. First Division. 2—BOMBARDER (E. P. Andreae), br c, by Bombite—Lady Olwen, 3yrs, 8.1, R. McTavish 1 13— BLUE SPEAR (C. J. Wells), ch g, by Catmint—Wahneeta, 4yrs, 8.3, Robertson 2 1— UPOKO (F. I. Hunt), b g, by Marble Arch —Bonnie Fishwife, 3yrs, 7.12, O. McNally 3 Also started:— 19—Bryan, 8.3 .. 0 12—Good Boy, 8.3 0 6 Kyngzone, 8.3 ... .. .. .. 0 10—Otangihaku, 8.3 0 7Te W£»:a, 8.3 0 7—The Jack Jumper, 8.3 -. 0 16—Kiri, 5.4 * .. 0 14— Miss Ndw Zealand, 8.1 0 14— Pai. Ana, 8.1 0 2 Brampton (bracketed with Bombarder), 7.12 0 15— Moe Hall, 7.10 0 I—Tidal (bracketed with Upoko), 7.12 0 23—Princess Rain, 7.10 .. 0 23—Soami, 7.8 0 Winner trained by J. Williamson, Ellerslie. Won by two lengths, neck between second and third. Time. 1.17 2-5. Bombarder Comes Home The TJpoko-Tidal bracket £476 and Bombardier - Brampton combination, £4OO, received most support of the big field in the Maiden Stakes. In the first division Good Boy was the first to show out and led from Te Waka, Pai Ana, Blue Spear and Upoko, with Moe Hall last. Te Waka went to the front and was first into the straight followed by Upoko, Bombarder, Good Boy and Blue Spear. At the distance Bombar-. der drew away to win comfortably by two lengths from Blue Spear, who finished fast to beat Upoko by a neck for second money. Te Waka, Kyngzone, Otangihaku, Pai Ana, Miss New Zealand and Good Boy were next to cross the line.

MAIDEN STAKES Of £150; 6 furlongs. Second Division 4 PARTIAL ECLIPSE (R. McDermott), b f, by Nassau—Sibford, 3yrs, 7.10, A. Dick 1 11—FOREIGN FANCY (W. Selby), br m, by Archiestown—Lady Betty, 4yrs, 8.1, P. Brady 2 3—PARFAIT AMOUR (C. M. Emanuel), br g, by Romeo—Chartreuse, 3yrs, 7.12, E. Ludlow 3 Also started:— 9—Day Guide, 8.3 0 20— Hakanoa, 8.3 0 18—Oscar, 8.3 0 B—Storm Fiend, 8.3 0 11—Te Kamonga, 8.3 0 (Bracketed with Foreign Fancy) 22—Kosova, 8.1 0 22—Miss Comet, S.l 0 17—Rose Arch, 8.1 . . .. .. 0 17—Arikitoa, 7.12 0 5 High Tide. 7.12 0 s—Master Clements, 7.12 .. .. 0 3 Sports King, 7.12 0 (Bracketed with Parfait Amour) 4 Handstitch, 7.10 0 (Bracketed with. Partial Eclipse) 21— Winsome Girl, 8.5 0 21—Valda, 8.8 0 Winner trained by L. Booth, Ngaruawahia. Won by six lengths, two. lengths between second and third. Time, 1.16 3-5. Partial Eclipse Good Partial Eclipse began best in the second division and led from Master Clements, Parfait Amour, Day Guard and Foreign Fancy. The latter ran into second position entering the straight, where Partial Eclipse was still the pilot, Rose Arch, Day Guard and Parfait Amour doing the best of the others. The leader went on to win easily by half a dozen lengths from Foreign Fancy, who was two lengths in front of Parfait Amour. Tlnen came Arikitoa, Storm Fiend, Sports King and Rose*Arch. JUVENILE HANDICAP Of £150; 5 furlongs 5 GOLD MONEY (W. Kemp), b f, by Paper Money—Miss Ethel, 2yrs, 8.7, L. Manson 1 1 — WHITE WINGS (W. Scholium), ch f, by Limond —Water Wings, 2yrs, 8.8, E. Keesing 2 2 BULOLO (A. D. Potter), ch g, by Blsogne—Footstep, 2yrs, 7.3, H. Wiggins 3

13—Taneriri, 7.0 •• J (Winner trained by owner, Onehunga.) Won by two lengths; three-quarters between second and third. Time, 1.2 3-5. Juvenile to Gold Money White Wings, Bulolo and Katerena were best backed in the Juvenile Handicap, which was won by Gold Money, who accounted for a double at Te Aroha recently. Hiata was left at the start, Bulolo being the first to show out, followed by Gold Money, Dainty Manners, "White Wings, Volimond and Catonian. A little further on Jolly Money ran to the lead and entered the straight, followed closely by Gold Money and Bulolo, with [White Wings,

Dainty Manners, Voiimond and Te Apurangi next. The leader ran out wide and finished up under, the judge’s box. Gold Money did best in the final effort to win by two lengths from White Wings, who finished well, and cut Bulolo out of second berth. Jolly Money was fourth and then came Te Apurangi, Volimond, Catonian, Te Taone, Taneriri, Dainty Manners and Roman Pearl. STOREY MEMORIAL CUP Of £SOO and Gold Cup, £100; 1 miles. I—VALKON (P. G. Harper), b g, by Valkyrian—Glacier, 4yrs, 5.2, E. Keesing 1 4 —CORINAX (J. Williamson), br g, by Magpie—Queen Ingode, 4yrs, 3—LLANDUDNO o '(Mis. M.’ R." Campbell), br g, by Formative —Holywell, 6yrs, 7.0, O. McNally 3 Also started:—

Hawke's Bay Races

SECOND DAY AT HASTINGS PENEUS WINS HURDLES Press Association. HASTINGS, To-day. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s autumn meeting finished to-day in fine weather before a good attendance. Results: KARAMU HURDLES Of £140; 1| miles. 2 PENEUS, 11.5 1 4—BALLYFARHON, 9.0 2 3 PESHWA, 9.9 3 Scratched.—Maunga. Won by four lengths. Time, 3.13. PAKIPAKI HACK HANDICAP Of £140; 5 fur. 3 CALLANMORE, 7.11 1 4 HELOTIS, 9.9 .. .. 2 2 FEE SIMPLE, 8.11 3 Scratched.—Chipchase. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.0 3-5. JUVENILE HANDICAP Of £140; 55 fur. 3 MISS RANSOM, 8.10 1 5 MILLAIS, 7.13 2 4TE KEUMA, 7.0 3 Scratched.—Tana. Won by a head. Time, 1.8 1-S.

Races at Timaru

GLORIOUS WEATHER HURDLES TO ABERFELDY Press Association. TIMARU, To-day. The second day of the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting is being held under much more favourable conditions than the opening day. The rain ceased during the night, although leaving the track very heavy, and bright sunshine for to-day. There was an excellent attendance. Results: PUKAKI HURDLES Of £130; 15 miles. 1— ABERFELDY, 11.2 1 6—RED HEATHER, 10.3 2 2 ROYAL LAND, 9.0 3 All started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2.56 3-5. APRIL STAKES Of £120; 6 furlongs. 2—MALMSEY, 8.13 1 I—FAIR EXCHANGE, 8.13 2 6—THE BAILIFF, 8.13 3 Scr.: Amourette, Merivale. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.3.

HUNT SEASON OPENS

HOUNDS AT EAST TAMAKI GOVERNOR-GENERAL ATTENDS After a luncheon which was attended by the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, and Lady Alice Fergusson, 60 riders followed the Pakuranga hounds over East Tamaki fields this afternoon. The official opening of the hunting season was held at East Tamaki public hall. Mr. H. Bullock-Webster, master of the hunt, extended a welcome to their Excellencies. A welcome was also given to a large number of visiting huntsmen from Clevedon, Ardmore and Ramarama. The thanks of the club were due, said the master, to the farmers over whose property the hunts were allowed to take place. Over 200 members and friends of the club attended the opening. The hounds-were taken to the property of Mr. C. Preston, near the East Tamaki Hall, and the company set out on the first run. The following horses are qualifying for the hunters’ events of the club: Mr. L. Dunn’s “Royal Trek,” Mr. W. J. Brooks’s “Mashoor,” Dr. A. M. Grant’s “Odlin,” Mr. Henry Rothery’s “GlenMr. Henry Rothery’s “Billy Boy,” Jlr. B. Cunningham’s “Rafferty,” Mr. H. A. Swaffield’s “Glenetta,** Mr. F. Parker’s Meni Wee,” Mr. B. Mclsaacs’s “Marita,” Mr. J. O. E. Jones’s “Louis Pd*to.”

\ WAIKATO HUNT • t

OFFICERS ELECTED (From Our Own Correspondent) CAMBRIDGE, To-day. The annual meeting of the Waikato Hunt Club -fcvas held last evening, when Mr. Wynn jßrown, the master, presided over an. attendance of 300 members from all over the Waikato. The report showed that the past year had been very successful, despite the wot season. Ths master reported that the first batch o\f foals -from the imported sire Little - England had arrived. The balance-sheet showed assets over liabilities of a? 5,404 19s 4d, and the race account shelved a profit on the last meeting of £969 9s 2d. The election of officers resulted: Treasurer, Mr. H. Wyatt; auditor, Mr. N. G. Sutherland; comvnittee, Messrs. H. Crowther (Cambrige), A. M. Fisher (Cambridge), IH. Windsor (Tamahere), R. Ranstead^(Matangi).

Also started: — 3—Katarena, 7.6 16—Roman Pearl, 7.2 8—Catonian. 7.0 12—Te Taone. 7.0 14—Kingrsland, 7.0 17—Dainty Manners, 7.0 .. . 4—Jolly Money, 7.0 . .