Talaro’s Success at Addington’s Final

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 508, 10 November 1928, Page 7

Talaro’s Success at Addington’s Final

EPIGRAM SPRINGS A SURPRISE TROT TO MAXEGIN (Special to THE SUN) CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. The Metropolitan Trotting Carnival was concluded to-day in beautiful weather, with a very large attendance. The track was fast. The toalisator for the day handled £ 67.725, compared with £ 66,370 for the corresponding day last year, the total for the meeting being £17&951, against £183.185 at the 1927 carnival. Governor’s Handicap A hot favourite in Nourmahal. who carried £1,288, was well beaten in the Governor’s Handicap through tangling badly when half the journey was covered. while Nelson Boy was second choice with £825. and it was he that collected the thick end of the purse after a slashing finish with Young Carbine. the outsider of the field. Sarsaparilla and Lady Fan. Sarsaparilla showed a lot of speed, and but for a couple of breaks on the journey w’ould have returned a dividend. Lady Fan trotted solidly, while Young Carbine gave an improved display, doing it right all the way. It was a great finish, heads only separating the four horses at the post. Happy Rosa was in the picture three furlongs from home, but broke and finished just behind the placed horses. Enfield Handicap The saddle race saw another keen finish, when the little-fancied General Bingen, ridden splendidly by A. Rattray, got a neck decision over August Dillon, the second favourite, who carried £1,542, with the actual favourite, Jean McElwyn, £1,641. a similar distance away third. The winner and Darknite began best, and piloted the field for four furlongs, where Auguste Dillon joined issue, and a little further on he took the lead and was first to turn for home. Once straightened up, General Bingen threw out a challenge, while Jean McElwyn, who was in fifth position, made her effort. The little mare answered gamely, but failed to get up, recording 2.10 for third money. Native Chief was on his toes and refused to go away. When Bryce got him on the journey the speed king landed at the half-mile disk in 1.0 1-5, his time for the distance from post to post being 1.5 4-5. Christchurch Handicap To lead for 15 fu-rlongs in the first attempt amongst Cup horses and then to peter out was the portion of Vesuvius in the Christchurch Handicap, but as he led the crowd to the halfmile in 1.10 1-5, mile in 2.18 2-5, and 12 furlongs in 3.26 2-5, it was certainly an attractive performance. When it is considered that the final four furlongs were cut out in 59 3-5 it is not surprising that Vesuvius cried enough. Peterwah was the only defaulter, and Cardinal Logan was most fancied in a big pool, carrying £2,100, with Jack Potts £1.842, Jewel Pointer £1,746 and Talaro £1,614 all well supported. The favourite skipped when the barrier was released, while Jack Potts was very slow to strike his straps and when a half-mile was covered was well behind the field, the leading brigade being Vesuvius, KLohara, Talaro and Jewel Pointer. Passing the stands on the final circuit there was no change, Waitaki Girl, Cardinal Logan and Jack Potts being at the rear. Approaching the home turn Jack Potts moved up, but everything excepting Cardinal Logan was still well in front, when Vesuvius cracked up. Talaro. Jewel Pointer and Kohara were hard at it. and a desperate struggle was in progress, with Jack Potts flying on the outer. Donald with a determined dash got his handsome pacer to within a length of Talaro. Waitaki Girl, who also finished strongly, was a neck away third, and Kohara next. Jewel Pointer stopped over the last 100yds. Australasian Handicap By getting up to win the Australasian Handicap after being badly placed in the middle stages, the four-year-old Invader proved himself a solid, sterling pacer. He was second choice with £1.441, and beginning correctly put his supporters on good terms with themselves. At the end of a mile he had drifted back, and half a dozen others were in front of Donald’s gelding. When the straight was reached Invader moved forwa.rd. and answering the call gallantly got up to win from Dundas Boy, who went a good race and is proving a good thing. Mac Dillon, an outsider, was in the van for the greater part of the journey to finish fourth. Bay Nut, third choice with £1,105, was always well placed, but faded out at the finish, while Bankhead, a hot pot with £2,469, refused to leave the mark. Middleton Trot Sister Beatrice, carrying £2,203, was the public fancy for the Middleton Trot, and while putting up a good race, was beaten into fourth place at the end. Maxegin, who was favourite on Thursday, was only fourth in order, carrying £1,073, but was early in front, despite a break in the first two furlongs. After that Jarden’s American-bred horse never made a mistake, and. trotting in beautiful style, he passed the post well clear of Elzear, who gave a brilliant exhibition to get second. Money Spider came with a terrific rattle over the last pinch, but failed to get closer than third, although he tramped 4.27 1-5. Kempton, £1,407, was second choice, and after making a good showing for the major portion of the journey faded out in the run home. Native Star did not have any of the luck in running, but finished close up. Hornby Handicap A great contest was witnessed in the Hornby Handicap, which con-

eluded, with a stirring, thrilling battle across the line, Pageant, the favourite, who carried £1,373, just getting up to win in the last few strides, after being slightly stopped halfway down the running. Quality, second choice with £990, went a fine race, and after being well placed at the home turn looked to have a great chance of being in the money, but tangled 50 from home, and finished in the ruck. William the Great was always in the picture, and finished a good third. Lady Matchlight and Golden Bubbles were both well supported, but failed to show up. Lyttelton Handicap The Lyttelton Handicap was a splendid betting race, the Victorian mare Glideaway being installed favourite with £1,720, Genuine £1,556 and Acre £1,361 being best supported of the remainder. The contest was marred by several horses coming to grief or being stopped by those in trouble, and the four placed horses were practically the only ones to finish, although The Abbey and Pluto, both badly interfered with, came in several lengths behind the quartette. The Abbey was going like a winner when he struck trouble, and then Pluto was putting in a great battle in the straight when Orphan broke and swerved across him. Genuine, who was clear at the home turn, made a bold bid to hang on to the post, but First Acre and then Mate o’ Mine, finishing determinedly, cut him into third berth. Harold Bur wood, when in front three furlongs from home stopped quickly, bringing down Rebel and Event, and stopping Jolly Pet and Countryman. Sprinters’ Handicap There was another bad spill' in the final event, when Golden Devon came down 100yds from home, and Logan Holme toppled over him. Author Jinks, who was favourite with £1,522, and jigged at the post, .was plotting in a great jog at the time and received a slight check, which further spoilt his chance. Talent, well backed with £1,412, attempted to win from end to end, but the speedy Epigram, who began smartly, wore the leader down to get a half head decision. Western King, after moving slowly, went a good race into third place, registering 2 7 4-5, while Dalmeny ran prominently and finished fourth, with Author Jinks on his wheel. The latter went aproximately 2.3. I nquiries After the Lyttelton Handicap the Judicial Committee met to inquire into the accident in that event, and it was resolved that the horse Harold Burwood breaking was the cause of the accident, and that a recommendation be made to the association to have his name placed on the schooling list, being a dangerous horse in harness races. In connection with another incident in the same race, it was decided to caution J. McLennan, driver of Event, to be more careful as to his driving in future. H. Aker, owner of Waitaki Girl, was fined £2 for failing to apply for a change of driver, and a further £lO for attempting to defy the committee. F. Holmes was fined £2 for not applying for a change of horseman for Talaro. The Judicial Committee, at its adjourned meeting, expressed dissatisfaction with the driving of Native Prince on the first day and a caution was administered to J. Shaw to be more careful in future. Mr. Le Lievre to-day announced that, having reached the height of his ambition with Peter Bingen, winning the New Zealand Cup, and also establishing a record in the Free-for-All, that the horse has now been retired to the stud. Following are the results: Governor’s Handicap, of £300; 1J miles. —2 Nelson Boy, 24 yds bhd. T. G. Fox. 1; 11, Young Carbine, 12yds bhd, W. Warren, 2; 8 Sarsaparilla, /limit, M. B/ Edwards, 3. Also: 9 Mount Royal, 12yds bhd; 7 Lady Fan, 24; 4 Nelson McKinney, 48; 5 Frisco Beau, 10 Our Lady, 60; 6 Mangoutu, 1 Nourmahal, 72; 3 Happy Rosa, 96. Won by a neck, a head separating second and third. Lady Fan was fourth. Time, 3.27 1-5. Enfield Handicap, of £300; 1 mile.—B General Bingen, limit, A. Rattray, 1; 2 Auguste Dillon, 12yds bhd. F. Price, 2; 1 Jean McElwyn, 24yds bhd, G. Caddy, 3. Also: 5 Amaris, 10 Darknite, limit; 9 Epigram, 3 Fight Ever, 12yds bhd; 4 Golden Devon, 24; 7 Bonny Logan, 48; 6 Native Chief, 72. Won by a neck, third horse half a length away. Bonny Logan was fourth. Time, 2.11 3-5. Christchurch Handicap, of £1,000; 4.27 class; 2 miles.—4 Talaro, 24yds bhd. M. Holmes, 1; 2 Jack Potts, 42yds bhd, C. S. Donald. 2; 7 Waitaki Girl, 36yds bhd, F. Aker, 3; 5 Kohara, 36yds bhd, 4. Also: 6 Vesuvius, limit; 1 Cardinal Logan. 12yds bhd; 3 Jewel Pointer, 48. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time. 4.26 1-5. Australasian Handicap, of £400; 2 miles.—2 Invader, limit, C. S. Donald. 1; 4 Dundas Boy, 36yds bhd, R. B. Berry, 2; 7 Laplander, 36yds bhd, F. G. Holmes, 3. Also: 1 Bankhead, 8 Mac Dillon, limit; 9 Sahib, 3 Baynut, 24yds bhd; 6 Sarella, 48; 5 Harvest Child, 60. Won by half a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Mac Dillon was fourth. Time. 4.35 1-5. Middleton Handicap, of £500; 2 miles.— 4 Maxegin, limit, B. Jarden, 1; 7 Elzear, 96yds, W. J. Tomkinson, 2; 6 Money Spider, 108yds, owner, 3. Also: 9 Audominion, 8 Ivola Boy,, limit; 2 Kempton, 12yds; 1 Sister Beatrice, 60; 5 Peter Swift, 3 Native Star, 84. Won by a length and a-half; a neck separating second and third. Sister Beatrice was fourth. Time, 4.35 3-5. Hornby Handicap, of £350; 1$ miles. — 1 Pageant, 12yds, W. J. Tomkinson, 1; 5 Jolly Chimes, limit, J. N. Clarke, 2; 10 William the Great, limit, H. Frost, 3. Also: 12 Avenger, 6 Granite City, 12 Kotuku Jack 9 Sahib, limit; 8 Harold Burwood, 3 Lady Matchlight, 12yds; 11 Wharepiana, 24; 7 Trimmer, 4 Golden Bubbles, 2 Quality, 36. Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Avenger was fourth. Time, 2.44. Lyttelton Handicap, of £400; 2 miles.— 3 Acre, 24yds, B. Jarden, 1; 5 Mate o’ Mine* 36yds, M. B. Edwards, 2; 2 Genuine, 24yds, owner, 3. Also: 13 Ariki. 12 Harold Burwood, 10 Rebel, limit; 1 Glide Away, 12yds; 8 Jolly Pet, 4 Orphan, 24; 7 Event, 36; 6 Pluto, 48; 9 Countryman, 60; 11 The Abbey, 72. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Glide Away was fourth. Time, 4.30. Sprinters’ Handicap, of £400; 1 mile. 10 Epigram, limit, owner, 1; 3 Talent, limit, 2; 7 Western King, 12yds, J. S. Shaw, 3. Also: 8 Dalmeny, limit; 2 Black Admiral and Harold Thorpe, 12yds (bracketed); 5 Golden Devon, 9 Logan Holm, 4 St. Maura, 12; 1 Author Jinks, 36; 6 Bonny Logan, 36, and Logan Chief, 48 (bracketed). Won by a short head, a length separating second and third. Dalmeny was fourth. Time 2.8 3-5.