TROTTING THRILLS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 389, 25 June 1928, Page 10

TROTTING THRILLS

PAGEANT WINS DOUBLE AT EPSOM WAIKAHA PAYS FINE PRICE WHILE the grass track at Alexandra Park was heavy on Saturday in consequence of the recent rain, and was against fast travelling, it did not in any way detract from the keenness of the various contests which were fraught in many instances with exciting finishes that created plenty of thrills for patrons.

The weather for the opening' of the Auckland' Trotting Club’s winter carnival could not be accused of being “unseasonable,” but with the exception of an occasional light shower it was dull, cold, but fine enough to attract a large assembly of enthusiasts to Epsom, where a high-class card was presented. The racing was intensely interesting from start to finish, and the programme was staged well up to time. Good fields were the order of the day, and the sport was clean and healthy, accidents and unpleasant occurrences being of a minor nature. Messrs. R. T. Reid and A. C. Commons were present in their official capacity as stipendiary stewards, and kept strict watch over the proceedings. An inquiry was held into the mix-up in the first race, and adjournel till Wednesday, and also into Jackie Audubon’s running, the explanation being considered satisfactory. The management of the function left nothing to be desired, and secretary A. G. Mabee added another success to his list for efficiency, courtesy, and attention to duty. President John Rowe was in his place of honour, and filled it in his customary hospitable manner, visitors being well attended to. The stewards, committeemen, and other officials all carried out their duties in a manner that assisted toward the successful working of the various propositions. While the totalisator management carried out the new regulations almost to the letter, there was a sufficiently large and capable staff to handle the business, which was bri-sk, and conducted with expediency. The sum of £41,094 10s was put through the machine, against £45,569 for the corresponding day last year—a decrease of £4,474 10s. A review of the racing, together with the results, is appended: Backers Start Well Backers started off well in the- Mangere Handicap, making Pageant £576 and Luvan £514 good favourites, and the former prevailed from another Southerner in Harvest Child. Mars and Maid of the Mountains failed to get off. Master Councillor and Pageant showing the way out of the straight from Andover, Peter Grattan, Harvest Child and Admiral Lock, the last-named nearly capsizing on the bend. Over the first circuit Master Councillor was setting the pace for Pageant, this pair showing the way past the stands from Hohora, Harvest Child, Peter Grattan, Admiral Lock and Andover. Along back Luvan moved up, and with An-* dover were at the head of the second bunch. Two and a-half furlongs from home Hohora went back on Luvan and brought the latter down when she was in a good position. Master Councillor and Pageant were first to turn for home, with Harvest Child, Admiral Lock, Peter Grattan and Mars following. Once in line Pageant drew out and won from Harvest Child by three parts of a length, with Master Councillor two and a-half lengths back. Admiral Lock was another couple of lengths away, and then came TJramic, Jackie Audubon, Concertina and Peter Grattan. Heather Girl pulled up. Raima a Good One The Winter Handicap proved to be the best of good things for Raima, who gave a splendid exhibition of trotting. Repute £763, and the bracket Akenehi and Etta Cole £ 593. carried the money, with Raima entrusted with £ 460. Call Boy took up the running from the start and led past the stands the first time from Kolmar, Roez, Colonel Thorpe and Etta Cole, with Anseline and Akenehi a long way back. The second time into the straight the order was still Call Boy and Kolmar, with Roez, Colonel Thorpe and Etta Cole in attendance, ar.d the next bunch, including Raima, Sebisca and Maxegin. There was little change for the next couple of furlongs, except that Raima and Maxegin moved up, the former hitting the front coming into the straight ahead of Kolmar, Call Boy, Maxegin and Bingen Starr, and nothing had a chance with the leader, Raima winning easily by a couple of lengths and returning a remarkably fine price. Call Boy was second, a length and ahalf in front of Kolmar, and close up were Bingen Starr, Maxegin, Sebisca and Golden Gate. Pageant Again Penalised two seconds in the Hobson Handicap, Pageant won his second race, coming at the finish with a brilliant burst, ft was an interesting betting race, in which there was most money for Neerson, £1,063, the PageantLingfield bracket £872, and Dillon Huon £B3O. Tony Victor led along the* back from Great Peter, Dillon Huon, Reremai and The Dealer. Passing the stands Tony Victor and Great Peter were the leaders from Reremai, The Dealer, Dillon Huon, Daytime and Neerson. Great Peter went to the front then and in the next circuit was attended by The Dealer, Reremai, Dillon Huon, Daytime and Van Rich, with a short gap back to Pageant and Gold Circle. Along the back Great Pete** began to tire, Reremai taking charge across the top and leading into the home stretch nearly a length in front of Dillon Huon, with Daytime close up and Great Peter, Pageant and Van Rich following. Reremai looked to have the race won half-way up the straight, but Pageant came with a rattle and obtained a half-head decision from Reremai, with Dillon Huon a length and a-half away third, two lengths in advance of Daytime. Next were Bing Boy, Van Rich, Gold Dial. Uncle Bert and Great Peter. Waikaha’s Popular Win The local trotter, Waikaha, captured the Stewards Trot and paid a fine price. Tamerlane £1,139, and Young Blake £959, were heavily supported, while Rose Bingen was backed to the extent of £719. Great Change and Kempton failed to go off correctly. Tamerlane made the pace over the first circuit, being followed past the stands by Tradesman, Tiger Salve, Real the Great. Great Change, Rose Bingen, Waikaha and Petroleuse. Over the next round there was not much alteration, Tamerlane making play from Real the Great, Great Change, Waikaha, Rose Bingen, and Tradesman, with Young Blake handy at the back. Down the back stretch, the leader was beaten, and then Waikaha and Rose Bingen drew right away, the former going on to win by a neck from Young j Blake, who finished strongly on the ; rails, with Rose Bingen a long neck I away third. There was ten lengths ; to Real the Great, and then came Tamerlane, Great Change and Tiger Salve. Jackie Audubon at a Price After going an excellent race in the first event, there was little support for Jackie Audubon in the Marconi Handicap, and lie paid the best part of a

score. The bracket Free Advice-Sister Beatrice was favourite with £1,961, while there was also big money for Native Prince, £1,395. Nelson McCormack, Haerangi Pai, Lady Joan, Free Advice, Lingfield and Cora Tacks were the early leaders, but passing the stands Lady Joan took charge from Free Advice, Nelson McCormack, Cora Tacks, Signorella, Lord Nepean, Ben Lomond and Haerangi Pai. Down the back again Free Advice was in charge from Lady Joan, Taipare, Haerangi Pai. Nelson Tasker and Cora Tacks, with Lord Nepean and Native Prince heading the remainder. Free Advice was half a length in front of Taipare into the straight, with Lady Joan, Nelson Tasker, Jackie Audubon, Native Prince and Cora Tacks at intervals. Jackie Audubon came fast, in the straight and beat Free Advice by a couple of lengths, with Lady Joan a similar distance away third. Taipare was a good fourth, and then came Nelson Tasker, Native Prince, Lord Nepean, Cora Tacks and Pitaroa. The following are the result’s: MANGERE HANDICAP Of £300; 1J miles; limit 3.255. 1— PAGEANT (R. A. Armstrong and A. L. Johnston), br g, by Logan Pointer—Agnes, 4yrs, limit, W. J. Tomkinson 1 4 HARVEST CHILD (R. Ward), br g. by Sonoma Harvester—Gwenchild, aged, limit, M. Holmes .... 2 20—MASTER COUNCILLOR (W. F. Clifton, senr.), b g, by Councillor —Holy Maid, aged, limit, W. Clifton .. 3 Also started: 8 Admiral Lock, limit: 3 Andover, limit; 13 Concertina, limit; 21 Heather Girl, limit; 19 Hohora, limit; 18 Maid of the Mountains, limit; 7 Mars, limit; 14 Peter Grattan, limit; 11 Red Star, limit; 6 Uramic, limit; 17 Van Cap, limit; 10 Cute Lad. 12yds; 16 Scandal, 12yds; 8 Great Actress, 36yds; 5 Lord Nepean, 36yds; 2 Luvan. 36yds; 12 Uncle Bert, 363 r ds; and 15 Jackie Audubon, 60yds. Won by three-quarters of a length, two and a-half lengths between second and third. Times: 3.35 1-5. 3.35 3-5. 3.37 4Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinson, Christchurch. WINTER HANDICAP Of £300; 2 miles; 4.54 limit. 3—RAIMA (J. H. Lloyd), ch g, by Nelson Bingen—Rothschild mare. 84yds. W. Head 1 11—CALL BOY (H. V. Ward), br g, by Nelson Bingen—Lord Derby mare. syrs, limit, E. S. Groat .. 2 5 KOLMAR (S. G. Larcom), br g, by Nelson Bingen—Rothschild mare, aged, 24yds, D. Withers 3 Also started: 2 Akenehi, limit, and Etta Cole, limit, bracketed; S Colonel Thorpe, limit; 10, Roez, limit, and Gold Sovereign, 84yds, bracketed; 1 Repute, 12yds; 12 Golden Gate, 12yds; 13 Bingen Starr, 36yds; 6 Roma Bingen, 48yds; Y Sebisca, 72yds; 4 Anseline, 84yds; 9 Maxegin, S4yds: 14 The Tartar, 120yds. Won by two lengths, one and a-half lengths separating second and third. Times: 4.57 2-5, 5.5 3-5, 5.3 4-5. Winner trained by W. Head, Hastings. C. F. MARK MEMORIAL HANDICAP Of £1,000; 2 miles; limit, 4.31. 2 GOLD JACKET (E. J. Parkes). blk g, by Gold Bell—Lady S, aged, limit, L. McMahon 1 2—PETERWAH (R. C. Fisken), ch h, by Etewah—Janova, aged, 36yds, R. C. Fisken 2 S—DALMENY (G. J. Barton), blk g, by Brent Locanda—Pleasant Drive, aged, limit, W. J. Tomkinson 3 1— TOM THUMB (J. R. Frizzell), b g, by Logan Pointer—Flossie Dillon, aged, 24yds. F. G. Holmes .. .. 4 Also started: 10 Lady Dunmore, limit; 6 Loch Moigh, limit; 12 Parkwood, limit; 13 Talent, 12yds; 7 Peter Swift, 24yds; 1 Talaro, 60yds, bracketed with Tom Thumb; 5 Cardinal Logan 48yds; 9 Quality, 48yds; 4 Sea Pearl, 48yds, and 11 Imprint, 78yds. Won by one and a-quarter lengths, third horse a neck away, and fourth horse one and a-half lengths further back. Times: 4.44 3-5, 4.42 1-5. 4.45 4-5 and 4.44 3-5. Winner trained by L. McMahon. Epsom. HOBSON HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles; 4.40 limit. 2 PAGEANT (R. A. Armstrong and A. L. Johnston), br g, by Logan Pointer—Agnes W., 4yrs, 24yds, J. Bryce, senr 1 5 REREMAI (J. Simkin), b m, by Our Thorpe—Grattan Maid, aged, limit. J. T. Paul 2 3 DILLON HUON (J. R. Corrigan), ch g, by Harold Dillon—Elsie Huon, 6yrs, 12yds, A. J. Corrigan.. 3 Also started: 17 Dad’s Hope, limit; 14 Gold Circle, limit; 4 Great Peter, limit; 18 Lady Barrington, limit; 1 Neerson, limit; 11 The Dealer, limit; 9 Tony Victor, limit; 16 Ursuline, limit; 2 Lingfield, 12yds (bracketed with Pageant): 10 Daytime, 12yds; 12 Van Rich, 12yds; 8 Gold Dial, 36yds; 7 Uncle Bert, 36yds; 6 Bing Boy, 48yds; 12 Dick Dillon, 48yds; and 15 Harry Audubon, 72yds. Won by half a head, one and a-half lengths between second and third. Times: 4.51, 4.53 1-5, and 4.53. Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinson, Christchurch. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP Of £500; 2 miles; limit 4.40. 6 WAIKAHA (J. T. Paul), b g, by Gold Bell—Wild Pirate, aged. 72yds, J. T. Paul 1 2 YOUNG BLAKE (G. J. Barton and M. O’Brien), br g, by Wildwood Junior—Daphne Dillon, aged, 96yds, W. J. Tomkinson 2 3 ROSE BINGEN (C. and W. Johnstone). b m, by Nelson Bingen— Rose Elect, aged, 36yds, A. W. Broughton 3 Also started: 9 Great Change, limit; 7 Kempton, limit; 10 Tiger Salve, limit; S Real the Great, 12yds; 11 Tradesman, 12yds; 5 Petroleuse, 24vds: 1 Tamerlane. 24yds: 4 Betty Moko, 72yds. Won by a neck, a long neck separating second and third. Times. 4.51 1-5. 4.50 2-5. and 4.55 3-5. Winner trained by J. T. Paul, Mangere. MARCONI HANDICAP Of £300; 1J miles; limit 2.511 8— JACK IE AUDUBON (J. J. Kennerley), b g, by Great Audubon— Lady Moth, syrs, 36yds, J. Kennerley 1 I —FREE ADVICE (McKendriek Bros.), ch f. by Blue Mountain King—lntaglio, 3yrs, limit. J. Bryce 2 6 —LADY JOAN (J. G. McGregor), rn m, by Logan Pointer —Belette, aged, limit, E. S. Groat 3 Also started: 11 Cora Tacks, limit; 12 Haerangi Pai. limit: 3 Harvest Child, limit: 15 Hohoro, limit; 4 Lingfield, limit; 17 Napland, limit; 16 Nelson McCormack, limit; 10 Pitaroa, limit: 13 Signorella. limit: 1 Sister Beatrice, 12yds, bracketed with Free Advice; 18 Ben Lomond, 12yds; 14 Harry Audubon, 24yds; 7 Lord Nepean, 24yds; 5 Taipare, 24yds: 2 Native Prince, 36yds; 9 Nelson Tasker, 36yds. Won by two lengths, similar distance between second and third. Times, 2.56 4-5. 3.0 3-5 and 3.1 1-5. Winner trained by J. J. Kennerley, Christchurch. CORNWALL HANDICAP Of £500; 1 mile; limit 2.13 5 LOGAN CHIEF (J. F. McKendry), h g by Logan Pointer—Regina Belle, aged, 36yds, F. Holmes .... 1 4—DALMENY (G. J. Barton), blk g. by Brent Locanda—Pleasant Drive, aged, 12yds, W. J. Tomkinson .... 2 9 ALL BELL (W. E. Coekbill). br g, by Gold Bell—Agneta. aged, 12yds, W. E. Coekbill 3 | Also started: 1 Harold Thorpe, limit; ! 10 Henry Logan, limit: 11 Talent, limit; i 2 The Shrew, limit; 3 Western King, limit, and Jewel Pointer, 60yds, bracketed; S Imprint, 24yds; 6 Peter Bingen, 36yds. Won by a head, same distance between secoild and third. Times, 2.19 3-5, 2.215. and 2.22. Winner trained by F. Holmes, Rieearton.