CAMBRIDGE TROTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 347, 7 May 1928, Page 13

CAMBRIDGE TROTS

THRILLING CONTESTS BIG DIVIDENDS RECORDED TOTALISATOR INCREASE THE HEAVY RAIN EXPERIENCED IN THE WAIKVTO DISTRICT ON SATURDAY MORNING DID NOT DETER TROTTING ENTHUSIASTS FROM VISITING CAMBRIDGE IN LARGE NUMBERS AND WHEN THE PROGRAMME WAS READY FOR STAGING, THERE WAS A GOOD ATTENDANCE. WHICH INCREASED LATER AS THE WEATHER BECAME MORE AMENABLE.

Several happenings will serve to keep the meeting fresh in the memory of the public for some considerable time, and despite the downpour which threatened early, it proved one of the most enjoyable and successful trotting fixtures witnessed in the province. With the exception of an occasional shov.-er during the afternoon the weather was satisfactory, Kacing was keen and exciting and the several thrilling finishes witnessed were a tribute to the work ji the handicapper. Mr. Cooseman, who was the recipient of numerous congratulations on the excellent results. That backers were very much astrny was shown by the number cf huge dividends recorded", nevertheless speculation was brisk, and at the end of the day the club was able to show the substantial increase of £1.991 over last vear’s turnover, the figures being: 19-V; £17,4(16; 1928. £19,458. The capable manner in which the totalisator proprietors catered for the public, together with the efficiency of the staff, greatly facilitated business in this direction. Splendid Control The general management of the function left nothing to be desired, and the co-operative system of working produced the best possible results. As secretary, Mr. Walter Stopford was a host in himself. and not even the minutest detail was overlooked. Visitors were most hospitably catered for md many were the expressions of appreciation heard among those who were participants in the clubs' hospitality The track was slow in consequence nf the rain, and there was little chance of the contestants smashing their previous records, although in the IC-.ur-long and 13-furlong events placed horses succeeded in slightly improving their handicaps. The 50-guin-a cup, donated to the club by Mr. C-o . ge McMillan, of Auckland, which accompanied the winning stake, was presented to owner J. R. Corrigan oy Mr. D S Reid, M.P.. who alter petying n compliment to tho sportsmanship of the donor, complimented the owner, driver and trainer of Dillon Huon on the pacer’s fine achievement Mr -1 R. Corrigan suitably acknowledged die presentation. Two- Year -Old’s Good Performance. Five withdrawals reduced the large field in the opening event to 23. Backers were not in a speculative mood, and the favourite bracket, Car wood and Fairbairn, only earned £2OO. Etta Cole £lB2 was next in demand, and Mokanna £175 was a good third choice. The winner Koro Peter, received support to the extent of £27 and returned his supporters a dividend approaching a-third of a century. At the commencement Great Way capsized his driver from the sulky, causing great interference to Peter Brown and Mokanna. When the Held had eventually settled down Fairbairn and Ohapi were making play. Passing the stand Ohapi took command and he was slightly in advance of Koro Peter, who was attended by Fairbairn, Royal Bob, Lena Ansel and Peter Tracey. Leaving tho straight the two-year-old, Koro Peter, had an advantage of four lengths over Royal Bob, with Ohapi, Fairbairn, Lena Ansel, Peter Tracey, Lady Ena and Lackiewood next. There was no alteration crossing the top, and when the field turned for home Koro Peter was three lengths in advance of Royal Bob, who was closely pursued by Kolmar and Ohapi. Kolmar threw out a challenge at the distance, but Koro Peter hung on in determined fashion to prevail by a length and a-half. Royal Bob was a further three lengths away third, and then came Lady Ena, Amberite, Lena Ansel and Lackiewood. Another Big Dividend Moko Fly £268, Great Eyre £203 and Gold Treasure £IBB were the public fancies in the Leamington Handicap, for which 23 paraded. The Dealer, who only carried 48 tickets returned a very remunerative dividend. At the start Gold Circle and Margaret Wallace failed to begin in proper fashion, while Mountain Dell stood on the mark. Regret assumed the role of pacemaker, and in close attendance were Jersey Thorpe, Rosie Thorpe and Nella Dillon. As they went past the stand Great Eyre could be seen improving her position. As the field went out of the straight she went to the front leading into the back stretch, where she stopped quickly. Nearing the top -Regret ran past the field and was then three lengths ahead of Nella Dillon, Jersey Thorpe and Margaret Wallace in close attendance. At this stage Regret refused to go on with it and was soon well back. Crossing the top The Dealer put in a brilliant run, which enabled him to be in second Place behind Moko Fly when the straight was entered, with Nella Dillon, Ro§ie Thorpe and Jersey Thorpe also prominent. The Dealer came through at the distance, and although Moko Fly made an attempt to head mm off he won nicely by a couple of Rosie Thorpe was a further three lengths away in third place, and the fourth horse to finish was Nella Next to past the judge’s box were Vanity Boy and Jersey Thorpe. August Springs Surprise The public pinned its faith to the ~*oston Chimes— Edna Thorpe oracket carried £329, and Lola Reklaw 1 and Zealous £236 were at the of the remaining quotations. »hen the field had settled down Lord 1-ou was in charge and passing the stand was attended by Stanley Dillon, Gold Treasure. Nella Dillon, Jersey inorpe. Great Eyre and Lola Reklaw. Lou had a slight advantage over Stanley Dillon and Great Eyre, who We r® together passing along the back. at n o great distance away came f>ella Dillon and Lola Reklaw. Crossln§ the top the last-mentioned couple the gap from the leaders, while of the remainder Stanley Dillon and Great Ballin were most prominent. Lord Lou had a slight call over Lola Reklaw when the field turned top home, while handily placed were f>ell Dial, Nella Dillon and Great Ballin. Thrilling Finish With six failing to go to the post tor the President’s Handicap a nice held of 13 was left to contest the Pace. Joy Bird £4SS was accorded the Position of favourite, while there was also good backing ror Gold Cast £361 and Abrudbanya £326. Tho latter refused to go away properly and lost a good deal of ground, while Gold Lircle was slow to get going. Proi -f er . was the first to move away and Vi, Satinbird, Gold Cast, Harris and "‘air Audubon. Passing along the ack Gold Cast ran to the front, while was also prominent. Gold ast was still in command passing across the top, and at this stage Urasuit I t l ? proved hi s position, with the re_t*mt he was soon in second place h fc»atinbird in attendance, while

Joy Bird could be noticed coming fast. The last-named and IT ramie were on terms when the straight was reached, with Gold Cast, Profiteer and Satinbird next. One straightened up Joy Bird momentarily took command, but Uramic came again and in a thrilling finish, with both riders doing their utmost, the pair passed the post, the judge being unable to separate them. Dad’s Hope ran well to get third money three lengths away, and then came Gold Circle,- who finished fast, Gold Cast and Beatty. Anseline s Good Effort In consequence of his performance earlier in the day Kolmar came in for strong support in the Bardowie Handicap, carrying £569 in comparison with £379 on the second choice. Sebisca, and £2 68 on Bingen Starr. Floraline and Bell Todd did not show brilliancy at the commencement and Lady Ena was the first to show out from Peter Tracey, Colonel Thorpe, Royal Bob and Billy Carbine. Passing the stand Lady Ena and Royal Bob were on terms in the van, with Peter Tracey, Billy Carbine, Kolmar and Sebisca at no great distance a- xy. Going along the back the leading pair increased ” eir advantage to such an extent that they were soon 10 lengths ahead of the field. At this stage Roma Bingen was breaking, while Anseline was coming very fast. Lady Ena and Royal Bob came back to the field nearing the top and Sebisca then ran into the lead with Lady Ena, Royal Bob, Billy Carbine and Anseline next. Sebisca was the first to turn for home and half way down the straight tangled, leaving Anseline, who made a fine run, to go on and win by two lengths, with Billy Carbine, who broke 20yds from the post, a further length away. Roma Bingen was fourth, and next to pass the judge were Wild Nut, Kolmar, Lady Ena and Floraline. Stirring Duel Backers were well on the mark when they selected Hostess £ 597, Lord Haldane £3OB, and Beil Dial £258 as the probable place-getters, for the firstmentioned pair filled the major places, and Bell Dial was also close up at the finish. From an excellent start Moko Fly went out as the pacemaker, being followed in close order by Lord Haldane, Hostess and Bell Dial. Lord Haldane headed Moko Fly passing the stand, and there was very little alteration running along the back stretch. Lord Haldane was still in command crossing the top, but there was not a great deal of ground separating him from Hostess, who had Zealous, Bell Dial and The Dealer in pursuit Hostess moved up to Lord Haldane nearing the straight, and was tho first to turn for home, while Zealous, Bell Dial and Childe Audubon were handily placed. A great finish resulted in the run to the judge, Hostess hanging on gamely to prevail by a nose from Lord Haldane, who was two lengths ahead of Childe Audubon. Zealous occupied fourth position, and then came Bell Dial and The Dealer. Beatty Baffles Backers The great majority of backers get it fair and square in the neck wlr>n they went for a recovery in the Farewell Handicap. Without wasting any time the public made its selection in three and when the machine closed down Bingen King £652, was the favourite, with solid support for Dillon Huon £568, who was penalised 12yds for winning the cup, and Cornelian £521. None of them succeeded in returning backers even a portion of their investments, and it was left to Beatty and Admiral Lock to pay the dividends. S. August’s mare was entrusted with £l2B, and her supporters received a price that was within the vicinity of a score. Admiral Lock was also paying a double-figure price had he succeeded in being first past the post. Gold Cast went out smartest, fallowed by Beatty, Profiteer and Admiral Lock, while Bingen King and Dillon Huon were both hampered in trying to get through the big field. With half a mile covered, Gold Cast and Beatty were several lengths clear of Admiral Lock and Abrudbanya, with Dillon Huon showing up through the next bunch. Gold Cast had a slight lead over Beatty at the turn, with Admiral Lock, Abrudbanya and Dillon Huon three lengths away bunched, and Beatty hit the front at the distance and went on to win by two lengths from Admiral Lock, with Dillon Huon, who made a big effort in the straight, a similar distance away third, and Gold Cast fourth. The next to finish were Liberate, Signorella and Abrudbanya. Later results are: BARBOWIE HANDICAP Of £200; 2 miles; limit, 4.56. 7—ANSELINE (Mr. R. Broughton 1, b m, by Nut Ansel —Mattie, aged, 96yds, J. Gee 1 2—SEBISCA (Mr. G. T. Mitchell, junr.), b g, by Harold Dillon— Alice Wood, aged, 84yds, G. T. Mitchell 2 4 BILLY CARBINE (Mrs. E. A. Nicholls), b g, by El Carbine — Koromiko. syrs, 36yds, A. Ayres 3 Also started: 14 Bell Todd, 13 Colonel Thorpe, 9 Lady Ena, 7 Peter Tracey, 12 Royal Bob, limit; 1 Kolmar, 10 Rio Alto, 4Syds bhd; 3 Bingen Starr, 60; 5 Roma Bingen, 72; 8 Wild Nut, 84; 6 Floraline, <132. Won by two lengths; one length between second and. third. Times: 4.56 3-5, 4.58 and 5.2 4-5. Winner trained by J. Gee, Grey Lynn. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP Of £100; 1 mile and 5 furlongs; limit, 3.57. 1— HOSTESS (Mr. J. R. Corrigan), br m, by Gold Bell—May Flower, 4yrs, 24yds, A. J. Corrigan 1 2 LORD HALDANE (Mr. A. R. Saunders), b g, by Good Gift— Lady Haldane, aged, 24yds, A. R. Saunders 2 5 CHILDE AUDUBON (Mr. R. A. McMillan), b g, by Great Audubon —Eyre Child, aged, 60yds, R. A. McMillan 3 Also started: 13 Araroa, 11 Boston Chimes, 7 Moko Fly, 4 Zealous, limit; 3, Bell Dial, 24yds bhd: 6 The Dealer pen. 60yds: 8 Lackiewood, 9 Lady Barrington. 72yds; 12 The Tartar, S4yds; 10 Dad’s Hope, 108yds. Won by a nose; two lengths between second and third. Times: 3.51 4-5, 3.52 and 3.49 4-5. Winner trained by J. Bullock, Hawera. FAREWELL HANDICAP Of £100; 1 mile 10—BEATTY (Mrs. J. McGregor and) Mr. S. M. August), b m, by Hal Zoloek —Rothschild mare, aged, It., S. M. August 1 7—ADMIRAL LOCK (Mr. W. Hosking), b g, by Admiral Wood — Hal Zoloek mare, aged, 12yds, J. O. Robertson .. .. . 2 2 —DILLON HUON (Mr. J. R. Corrigan), ch g, by Harold Dillon —Elsa Huon, 6yrs, 12yds pen., 24yds., A. J. Corrigan 3 Also started: 5 Charming Pronto, 11 Gold Cast. 15 Halgana, 4 Lola Reklaw, 16 Profiteer, 14 Roamer, It.; 6 Abrudbanya, 3 Cornelian, 9 Liberate, 13 Signorella. 12 Uramic, 12: 1 Bingen King. 24: 8 Goldman, 24. Won by two lengths, 13 lengths separating second and third. Times: 2.20 1-5, 2.20, 2-19 2-5. Winner trained by S. M. August, Otahuhu.

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