WANGANUI RACES

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 460, 15 September 1928, Page 15

WANGANUI RACES

N.Z. STAKES TO LAUGHING PRINCE RACING AT WANGANUI (Special to THE SUN) WANGANUI, To-day. THE Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting was continued to-day in showery weather. There was heavy rain overnight, and the track was soft. Poonlto •

DEBUTANTE STAKES Of £175; 4£ furlongs. 3 SPEED LIGHT (T. Green), 8.0 .. 1 I—FRANCOLIN, S.O 2 7 COURTLIKE, 8.0 3 All started. Won by a short head, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 52 2-5. Francolin and Clever were favourites and Speed Light and Praeda were also well backed. Francolin drew the rails and jumped out to lead from Roman Lake, Coon Song, Clever and Speed Light. Speed Light finished well and beat Francolin by a head, with Courtlike a length and a-half away, third, and Clever and Coon Song next. GONVILLE HURDLES Of £200; about 1 mile 5 furlongs 6—POLYPHEMUS (J. Proctor), 9.6.. 1 4 VEXATIOUS, 9.10 2 8— TROILUS, 9.0 3 All started. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3.4 2-5. The Hurdles was a good betting race, anything being at a good price. Beaumont led through the straight with Brigadier Bill and Whisogne almost alongside, and Olympic and Vexatious next. Troilus went to the front along the back and led into the straight again from Vexatious, Beaumont and Polyphemus. Polyphemus got home a neck in front of Vexatious, Troilus being three lengths away, and Beaumont and Cohesion next. SPRING HACK HANDICAP Of £200; 6 fur. DESERT LAD, 8.9 * CASHIER, 7.11 * CALLANMORE, 5.5 3 ♦Dead heat for first. Scr.: Rash, Black Maire. Te Atiawa, Desert Lad and Banket were favourites. Banket led from Cashier, Desert Lad, Callanmore and Te Atiawa. At the straight entrance Banket and Desert Lad were together, ahead of Cashier, Denier and Callanmore. In a good finish Desert Lad and Cashier dead-heated, and Callanmore was third, three lengths away, and Banket was fourth. NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE STAKES Weight-for-age; of £400; 7i furlongs LAUGHING PRINCE, 9.0 1 KIOSK, 2 MASK, «> Later Results will be found in the Stop Press as they come to hand, FOR SYDNEY REED GOING OVER TO RIDE LIMERICK OWNER’S OFFER ACCEPTED (Special to TIIE SUN) WANGANUI, To-day. The crack New Zealand horseman, Roy Reed, will leave for Sydney next Friday to ride Limerick in his Australian J.C. meeting engagements. The suspension last week of Maurice McCarten for three months, a term reduced on appeal to one month, for interference on Limerick last Saturday, made it necessary to secure another rider for the champion gelding, and Mr. H. A. Knight, the owner, after cabled consultation with trainer F. D. Jones, telegraphed to R. Reed at Wanganui inviting him to gr> across a,nd pilot Limerick. Reed has now cabled accepting the invitation, and he will leave by next Friday’s boat. This will give him four days in Sydney before the big fixture opens. The fa.ct that Limerick will be ridden by a New Zealand jockey is pleasing to Dominion sportsmen. Limerick races at Rosehill to-day, where he is to be piloted by J. Toohey. GOOD MONEY IN IT

It is very probable that Reed was offered a big amount to make the trip to induce him to miss the Avondale, Pakuranga Hunt, Auckland and Masterton meetings, at which he would have been given numerous mounts. Quite apart from any financial consideration from the owner, the rider of Limerick would earn £250 in percentages in the event of the gelding winning the three weight-for-age events at the A.J.C. meeting—as 99 per cent, would reckon quite likely. Then there is the prospect of other mounts coming Reed’s way, particularly with so many New Zealand horses running. Australian sportsmen will remember Reed, as he was a party to a big coup brought off at this meeting a couple of years ago, when he punched home Star Stranger in the valuable Metropolitan Handicap. With Reed away in Australia, another rider will be required for Star Stranger, Hunting Day and Knightlike at Avondale and Ellerslie. See earlier story on race page.

Latest advices from Wanganui state that Reed may not leave until Tuesday week, after riding at Avondale. If he does this he will not arrive in Sydney until the morning of the first day’s racing. He said, however, that he would like to leave next Friday.

TRIALS AT ELLERSLIE BLUE SPEAR PROMISES SCHOOLING OVER THE HILL Ideal weather favoured trainers at Ellerslie this morning, and consequently a large amount of fast work was indulged in. Number two grass was available, and this track proved popular, the going being a trifle dead. The sand was also in use, while the ’chasers were given an oportunity to school over the hill, seevn candidates participating in the bout. Several fair gallops were recorded, the best effort going down to Blue Spear, an Avondale Maiden candidate, who recorded an impressive piece of work. Number Two Grass

Gold Money was the first to make an appearance on the track, but she was only required to go three-quarter pace work for six furlongs. Thursby. War Officer and Segment were companions over six furlongs in 1.21, the first three taking 38 3-5. Segment gave the other pair a start, eventually finishing a length behind Thursby. Sleepy Sol and Restaurant were sent a round in 1.56 2-5. and although the former was well in advance at the end, neither was doing its best. Optimistic covered six furlongs in 1.23, while Miss Alma sped over a round in 1.59 2-5, without being extended. There is nothing wrong with King Emerald, as was evident when he strode over a round in 1.51 1-5, the last six furlongs taking 1.24. Corinax and The Lover were practically on terms at the end of a round in 1.53 4-5, the last six furlongs in 1.24, while Pekatahi took 2.1 3-5 for a similar journey. Golden Wedding and Roman Pearl were abreast at the end of six furlongs in 1.20 1-5, although the former appeared to be going the easier. Brampton and Respirator took 59 for half a mile, while Bennie and Royal Menu registered 53 for their effort over the same ground. Lucklaine commenced slowly from the six-furlong post, and ran home in 1.25, Master Lee and Bahama were partnered over six furlongs, the former having the best of the gallop and returning 1.9 3-5 for the trip, Bombaraer recording 1.8 3-5 for a similar task. A Promising Maiden After the breakfast interval a creditable gallop went down to Sir Russell, who finished strongly to defeat Welkne over six furlongs in 1.20 4-5, the initial two-furlongs taking 25 2-5, and the first three 38 3-5. Lomint was accorded a task covering six furlongs, and cut out the journey in 1.22, without being pushed. Wye and Lido had little separating them at the conclusion of a threefurlong spin, taking 41 2-5. Kara mu registered an easy halfmile. taking 57. while Monetize ran from the six-furlong post to the three in 39 3-5, being eased up there. Sulla moved over five furlongs, the last half-mile in 55.

Although an Avondale Cup candidate Beau Cavalier failed to impress in a gallop with Bizarro over a round. They got away together and had very little between them at the finish, but it was significant that the Beau h#d to be kicked up to finish with his companion, who was travelling in great style The pair covered the round in 1.52, the last five furlongs in 1.12 3-5. Winsome Girl and Palquette were sent from the half-mile post, the former securing a break at the start and maintaining it to the end to take 63 2-5.

Gay Cocade cut over six furlongs, the last five in 1.15, Eager Rose and a companion taking 1.10 for five. Ready For Avondale

An attractive gallop was recorded by Blue Spear, who was accompanied by Red Lion in a task over six furlongs in I.2o—smart time. The pair strode over the initial furlong in 13 1-5, got to the end of two in 24 4-5, and three in 38, Blue Spear finishing in advance of his companion. Judge’s Box and Wnsome Girl were together at the end of half a mile, in 56 2-5, while Parfait Armour took 52 3-5. Marble Mount, Golden Krist, Master Clements, Template and Royal Ensign were associated in a bout over six furlongs, the first-mentioned surprising by leading throughout and putting up the smart time of 1.20 1-5, the last five in 1.9 1-5. The quintet finished as named. Phaola’s task was six furlongs, which she covered in 1.22, not doing her best, however. Good Boy strode over six furlongs in 1.22 4-5, while The Fox moved smartly from the .same post to register 12 2-5 for the first furlong, 24 for two, 37 3-5 for three, and the complete journey in 1.22. Scot Free stepped out evenly over a round to record 1.53 1-5. Killute and Modest Boy travelled six furlongs in 1.22 2-5, neither being exerted. Myola, Lineroo and Knights Town finished in that order at the conclusion of a four-furlong flutter in 55. After schooling, Glenotus was allotted easy pace work over six furlongs. The Whangarei-owned and trained gelding Amos put in an appearance this morning and was given rhreequarter pace-work over half a mile. Hoariri Doing Well

Hoariri again demonstrated his fitness by beating Master Doon at the finish of six furlongs in 1.20 2-5, the first three in 3S 4-5. The pair commenced from a standing start, and consequently the gallop was better than the time indicated. Sir Archie was asked to go a round on the sand, and at the six-furlong peg was joined by Fernden, the former finishing up his effort in 2.2, the last seven furlongs in 1.35 2-5. Over the Hurdles

Only three hurdlers were given a lesson over four schooling hurdles, the trio being Piet (H. Dulieu), Fair Abbey (G. Holland), and Glenotus (J. Sharkey). They jumped the first obstacle safely, but at the second Piet appeared to lose his feet, making a sufficiently good recovery to negotiate the fence without mishap. Piet made a poor jump at the last hurdle, and obviously there is yet room for

improvement. Fair Abbey gave a pleasing display, and Glenotus, who was not bustled, also fenced safely. An interesting bout was witnesesd when the ’chasers paraded for a schooling lesson over the hill, seven candidates taking part. They were Pompiers (C. Regan), Importer (J. Sharkey), Kyoto (.G. Holland), Clockwork (R. Olive), Potoanui (C. Burgess), Rafferty (H. Dulieu) and Tagc San (E. Garrett). Each candidate gave a satisfactory exhibition, but at the first fence on top of the hill Clockwork came to grief. Potoanui was the leader over the hill, and he maintained that position throughout, the order at the end being Potoanui, Importer, Rafferty. Pompiers, Kyoto and Tago San, the last-named having jumped high at each fence. DONCASTER CUP TEST OF STAMINA THREE-YEAR-OLDS WELL BEATEN (United P.A. —By Telegraph — Copyright) LONDON, Friday. On the concluding day of the Doncaster meeting, the principal event resulted: DONCASTER CUP Of £1,000; 2i miles. PONS ASINORUM (S. Joel), br h, by Tredennis—Bridge at Midnight, 6yrs 1 SILVER HUSSAR (H.H. the Aga Khan), b c, by Silvern—Blanche, 3yrs 2 FIRST FLIGHT, br c by Courageous

—Florazie, 3yrs J The only starters. Won by a length the third horse being a length away.

Wellington Trots

HEAVY TRACK CONDITIONS ROLLO WINS NOVICE HANDICAP Press Association WELLINGTON, To-day. The Wellington Trotting Club’s oneday spring fixture was held to-day in cloudy weather, and before a good attendance. The turf was damp underfoot, consequently the track was heavy. Results: —• NOVICE HANDICAP (Harness) Of £125; miles. 2 ROLLO (R. Barry), Limit .. .. 1 14—DRIFT WAVE, Limit 2 B—INSURANCE, Limit .. .. . 3 Scr.: Ariki Toa, Becky Mine, Electric Gold, Myrtle Dillon, Du Maurier, Bara Gold. Won by three length, a length between second and third. Times, 3.5 1-5, PETONE HANDICAP (H arness) Of £200; unhoppled trotters; li miles; 3.31 limit. 6—YOUNG CARBINE (W. Warren) 1 3 LOUISIANA, 12yds bhd 2 4 SARSPARILLA, 12yds bhd .. .. 3 Scr.: Mangoutu. Won by two longths, a length between second and third. Times, 3.42 3-5, 3.42 1-5, 3.43.

MICRO-ORGANISMS

THEIR PART IN INDUSTRY The function of micro-organisms in industrial processes and their extended use was the subject of Mr. F. L. Armitage’s address to the Auckland Agricultural Science Club last evening. Slide illustrations and a display of plate and tube cultures of various organisms lent added interest to the address. Mr. Armitage spoke of the fermentation process in connection with the production of diverse commodities such as beer, sake, vinegar, cheese and marmite and emphasised the importance of bacteria to the agriculturist as well as to the brewer. The micro-organisms would be of great importance in the utilisation of waste products, said the lecturer, who made particular reference to recent researches into the possibility of turning waste yeast to profitable account. The extract of yeast known as marmite was rich in vitamin value and was an example of development in that field. Mr. Armitage was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his address.