Nightmarch Wins In Keen Cup Contest

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 551, 2 January 1929, Page 6

Nightmarch Wins In Keen Cup Contest

RACING AT MARTON SPRINT TO MISS PAT (Special to THE SUN) MARTON, Tuesday. But for a heavy shower just before the Cup, and a torrential downpour during the two following races, the Mar ton Jockey Club would have been in a position unique these days—the recording in a big turnover of an increase in totalisator returns. As it was the sum of £29,662 was handled, against £30,726 10s last year, a decrease of £1,064 10s. The course was in excellent order, a rich sole of grass providing splendid going. One of the finest races ever seen on the course was the Marton Cup, which attracted nine runners. Passing the half-mile post the field bunched, and there was not more than three lengths between them crossing the top and into the straight. At the distance Nightmarch (the New Zealand Derby winner), who was a firm favourite, drew to the front, with Star Area in strong pursuit, and Historic (last of the bunch crossing the top) also putting in a claim. Keesing kicked the favourite up at the half distance, and over the final 50yds the three-year-old was doing it comfortably, finally winning by a length and a-half from the greatly-improved Star Area, whose rider appeared to be caught napping when Nightmarch shot to the front at. the bottom of the straight.. • Historicfinished well half a length away, but he was rather a handful for. A. Hobson. Home Made (carrying half a stone overweight) was actually last into the straight and was only a head behind Historic, with Vivo almost in line, and Mountain Heath heading the remainder. Ruanui was next, but he pulled hard over the early part and tired himself out. Mendip disappointed after having every show. An Interesting Run The consistent Miss Pat put in a great finishing run in the straight to win the sprint in comfortable fashion from Keddar and The Raider (who faded in the run home), with Callanmore next, the first four horses finishing at two length intervals. Benzora, last into the straight, finished fifth, and Ruffles followed. The latter’s form did not impressThere was a surprise in the final event. Nucleus staying on well to defeat the two favourites, Singleton and Kilmezzo, handsomely and return a dividend in the vicinity of a score. Kalos won easily under a big weight in the New Year Hack and returned a false price. Black Maire walked away with the Trial Plate, having a lead of eight lengths at the home turn, which another Aucklander in High Tide (now trained by J. Eva at Paeroa) reduced to three lengths. E. A. Keesing was riding in good form, steering two winners and a second. Following are the results: — Trial Plate.—Of £120; about 6 furlongs—l Black Maire, 8.7 (E. A. Keesing), 1; 3 High Tide, 8.7 (A. G. Murray), 2; 6 Royal Black, 8.7 (C. Broughton), 3. Also: 9 Miss Atlanta, 7 Kalli, 2 Balloon, 4 Pegeen Oge, 8 Rangiutu, 5 Warzone. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.19 1-5. First Hurdles Handicap, of £160; about li .miles. —1 Elicit, 10.4 (Alan McDonald), 1; 3 Hymestrason, 9.6 (C. Robinson), 2; 2 Panorama, 10.5 (W. Bowden), 3. Also: 4 Atareria, 10.9 (fell); 5 Grand National, 10.2; 6 Marica, 9.0; 7 Mandate, 9.1 (fell). Won by one length. Time, 2.47. Juvenile Handicap, of £150; 5 furlongs. —3 Ducky Bag, 7.5 (A. G. Murray), 1; 8 Acredity, 7.0 (K. Voitre), 2; 1 Equitant, 7.11 (J. Potter), 3. Also: 5 Boundary, 8.5; 2 Indolent, 8.2; 10 Snowshoe, 7.9; 4 Rich Harvest, 7.9; 6 Latakia, 7.11; 7 Many Acres, 7.7; 9 King Hal, 7.2; }1 Acorn, 7.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.3. MARTON CUP Of £600; about 1J miles. 1— NIGHT MARCH, 8.3 (E. Keesing) 1 2 STAR AREA, 8.7 (H. Griffiths), .. 2 6—HISTORIC, 8.4 (A. Hobson) .... 3 Also: 5 Ruanui, 8.2,* 4 Mendip, 7.13; 3 Mountain Heath, 7.6; 7 Vivo, 7.2; 9 Novar, 7.0; 8 Home Made, 7.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2.10. Dash Hack Handicap, of £150; about 6 furlongs.—l Pirst Ruler. 7.6 (C. Davis), 1; 9 Warplane, 7.9 (K. Robinson), 2; 5 Australis, 8.3 (A. Hobson), 3. Also: 8 Mon Mint, 8.11; 3 Wyeford, 8.2; 7 White Ringlet, 7.1; Pateroa, 8.2; 2 Mangaheri, 8.6; 4 Miss Field, 7.13. Won by a neck. Time. 1.20. RAILWAY HANDICAP Of £300; 6 furlongs and 37yds. 4 MISS PAT, 7.9 (K. Robinson) . . 1 5 KEDDAR, 7.10 (J. Potter) .. .. 2 2—THE RAIDER, 7.4 (A. G. Murray) 3 Also: 6 Vast Acre, 8.9; 1 Benzora, 8.9; 3 Ruffles, 7.10; 8 Chelone, 7.10; 7 Callan-

more, 7.3; 9 Dobbin, 7.8. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.19. New Year Handicap, of £170; 1 mtlei and 137 yards.—s Kalos, 9.13 (A. McDonald), 1; 2 Thrift, 8.2 (J. Potter), 2; 1 King Quex, 8.7 (A. Griffiths), 3. Also: 3 Acred, 8.11; 7 Kilburn, 8.3; 6 Shining Star, 8.0; 4 Skyrider, 7.8; 8 Kilorell, 7.10; 9 Irish Moss, 7.4. Won by a length. Time, 1.53 1-5. Stewards’ Handicap, of £200; about 7 furlongs.—7 Nucleus, 7.9 (K. Robinson), 1; 1 Singleton, 9.11 (E. Keesing), 2; 2 Kilmezzo, 8.11 (A. Hobson), 3. Also; 5 Peneus, 7.10; 3 Vigilance, 8.2; 6 Wilderness, 8.2; 4 Lin Arlington, 7.12. Won by a length. Time, 1.33.

OPOTIKI FIXTURE

HANDICAPS ANNOUNCED Press Association HAWERA, Monday. Weights for the Opotiki JockeyClub’s meeting are: McDonald Memorial. —Nancy Lee, 11.5; Mosaic, 10.0; Tall Timber 8.7; Takutama, 8.7; King Willonyx 8.0; Orthodox 7.0. Bay of Plenty Circuit Handicap. —The Author, 11.9; Tall Timber, 11.6; Takutama, 11.2; Lady Castlemain, Overflow, 7.7. Counties Handicap. —The Author, 11.12; Tall Timber. 11.9; Otangihaku, 7.12; Lady Castleman, 7.10; Homai, 7.1. Opotiki Hack Handicap. —Whakaari, 9.0; Katuscha, Grand Acre, Muskot, Orthodox, Gazeley gelding, Feramorz mare, 8.7; Claremore, 8.5; Otangihaku, 8.3; Otranto, Master Clement, 8.1. Opotiki Cup. —Nancy Lee, 10.13; The Author, 5.12; Princess Nata, 8.9; Mosque, 8.7: Tinoiti, 8.0; King Willonyx 7.12; Cybelle, 7.7; Master Arch, 7.0. Waioeka Stakes. —Whakaari, Claremore, Grand Acre, Muskot, Peter Paul, 8.6; Otranto, Katuscha, 8.3; Flying Prince, 7.8; Terazzo, 6.12. Domain Handicap. —Nancy Lee, 11.5; Mosaic 10.0; The Author, 8.10; Tall Timber, Tukutama, 8.7; Princess Nata. 8.5; Tinoiti, 8.3; King Willyonyx, 8.0; Cybelle, 7.7; - Kiwinui, Feramorz mare. Orthodox, 7.5.