Te Aroha Opens Record Fixture

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 591, 18 February 1929, Page 6

Te Aroha Opens Record Fixture

MOSQUE AND GLENSTAR SURPRISE

ARECOKD attendance that taxed the lawn accommodation to the utmost, and an increase of totalisator receipts, were registered by the Te Aroha Jockey Club on the occasion of the opening of its annual two-day fixture at Herriesville on Saturday.

The climatic conditions were almost ideal, and the course in excellent order. It was an enjoyable day’s sport, marred to a certain extent by thi?k dust nuisance, and the fact that all the events started late, half an hour being lost on the eight races. The totalisator handled £31,701 10s, an increase of £2,183 10s on last year’s figures, £29,518. In the principal event the form at Rotorua worked out splendidly, Mosque defeating The Lover comfortably, with Royal Doulton a moderate third. Apparently the Rotorua results were not assessed at their true value* for The Lover, winner of the Cup there the previous Saturday, had been penalised 21b only, whereas the impost on Mosque was not altered. Both these horses were at fine prices on Saturday. The favourite, In the Shade, ran fairly well under difficulties, and he should be all the better for that outing. Glenstar defeated Pegaway in the sprint in a thrilling finish, this race marking the exit of Jolly Money, who fell and brought down Tea Time and Macroom, the three-year-old having to be destroyed. The Champion 'Hack Cup saw Black Maire lead all the way, and making the third success scored by Te Arohatrained horses. Prince Lu was in front from start to finish in the Hot Springs Handicap, Ti Tree being the only one to get near him at the judge. Notes on the racing and details of result?! follow: Ruakaka Hurdles Second in the order of betting, Gala Bay made no race of the Ruakaka Hurdles, going to the front fit the start and staying there. Ripon Abbey £584, was the favourite, with good support for the Gala Day-Boomerday bracket £514, and Highflown £479. The second horse, Ramblin’ Kid, was entrusted with £358. There was a delay at the start and when they were eventually let go Ripon Abbey received the worst of the despatch, while Gala Bay immediately went to the front and led past the stand clear of Berinthia, Boomsrday, Highflown, Ramblin’ Kid. Ah Wera, Odin and Star of the East.

Ripon Abbey crashed at the first fence, and after clearing this obstacle Brundee Boy was pulled up. Passing the six furlong post Gala Bay was out clear of Berinthia, who was four lengths ahead of Odin, Highflown and Ramblin’ Kid, the last three being on terms. Gala Bay was still doing it nicely at the turn, where he had an advantage over Berinthia. Ramblin' Kid, Star of the East, Boomcrda. and Odin, and from there on the pacemaker had no difficulty in winning by three and a-half lengths from Ramblin’ Kid, who beat Berinthia by two lengths. Star of the East was fourth, followed by Boomerday, Odin and Highflown. Waitoa Handicap A big field lined up for the Waitoa Handicap, backers pinning their faith to Bold Archer £739, Sir Mond £719, Prince of Orange £ 605, and Crown Arch £3G4. When they had settled down Camp Prince had charge from Red Lion and Crown Arch and as the field raced down the back Red Lion took command, his nearest attendant being Crown Arch, Camp Prince, Terrapeen, Archette, Blue Bonnet and Sir Mond. The last-named, Prince of Orange (slow to begin), and Archette improved their positions crossing the top, and this was the only change in the order. Red Lion was still bowling along at the head of affairs nearing the bend, with Crown Arch, Archette, Sir Mond, Terrapeen, Prince of Orange and Bold Archer (wide out), following. Crown Arch caught the leader in nice time and went on to win by a length and a-quarter from Sir Mond. Prince of Orange was three parts of a length further back, and following him were Red Lion, Terrapeen, Te Waka, Camp Prince and Ruby Dawn. Juvenile H andicap Polyxena, the stable selection, backers had no hesitation in putting it on, and the Takanini representative wound up with £1,319, next best backed being Love Call £451, Gay Duke £323, and Awamutu £312. The last-named began best and led over the early stages from Polyxena, Love Call. Valstreet, Flying Prince, Gay Duke and Valreina. Moving across the top 1 olyxena, Awamutu and Love Call were on terms, .four lengths clear of Valstreet. with Valreina, Gay Duke and Flying Prince following. They turned for home in this order, the favourite who was on the rails, winning handsomely by half a length from Awamutu, who beat Gay Duke by three parts of a length. Love Cal] was right up fourth, and then came Flying Prince, Valstreet, Valreina, Motere and Taurua Gay Duke was the unlucky Shaftesbury Handicap surprise eventuated in the Shaftesbury Handicap, the little-fan-cied British King £IBO, scoring comfortably. With all his weight, Subv- T aS i- made favourite with Valuation £604, and King Peg isai, being second and third choices Trc P sses V we y re flying i ® s , we re first prominent, but be£?f e a i5 U 5 1 °i 1S ilad been covered Joy p™ had taken charge irom King Uon Al A Palmares and ValuaAt r the end of two and a-half furlongs Joy Germ, King Peg, Air w?fi. m a line - leading Palmares tnil n Kl ”f’ Valuation and Envoy, this being the order until nearing the home turn, where Joy Germ had charge fiom Air King, Valuation, King Peg Palmares, Subdivision and British n f • . The last-named put in an electrifying run when they had straightened up, and went on to win bv a length and a-quarter, Air King being only a neck behind King Peg Jov Germ who faded over the last furlong was fourth. Herries* Memorial Though a winner on Monday last Mosque was only fancied to the extent of £390 in the Herries’ Memorial Cup, being seventh in the order of betting! his few supporters receiving a very satisfactory return. Most money was forthcoming for In the Shade £1,153,

Royal Doulton £902, ami Flying Juliet £899, the second horse, The Lover, carrying £ 500. The start took place in front of the stand, and as the field went out of the straight Royal Doulton, The Lover and Mosque were together ahead of Desert Glow, Flying Juliet, In the Shade and Queen Arch. Passing the mile peg there was practically no alteration, but running to the six. Mosque accepted the role of pacemaker, with Flying Juliet, The Lover and In the Shade following. Mosque still had charge crossing the top and into the straight, and at this stage The Lover, Royp.l Doulton, Queen Arch, Transformer, Flying Juliet and In the Shade were making their bid. Mosque hung on gamely, however, and got the verdict by a length and a-half from The Lover, who beat Royal Doulton by two lengths. Flying Juliet was fourth a length further back, followed by In the Shade, Transformer and Queen Arch. The favourite would have done a little better with a clearer run Waihou Handicap There was a surprise in store for backers in the Waihou Handicap, the winner turning up in Glenstar £291, his dividend not quite reaching double figures. As expected. Jolly Money £977, carried the confidence of the public, there also being plenty of support for Pegaway £585, and High Finance £SBO. Mosaic was left, High Finance going out fast from Pegaway, Kingfield, Glenstar and Tea Time, but the race was somewhat spoilt by the favourite, Jolly Money, falling and bringing down Macroom and Tea Time, just when a furlong had been covered! Kingfield disputed the lead with High Finance crossing the top, and this pair turned for home a length and ahalf ahead of Ruffles, who was a similar distance in front of Glenstar and I egaway. The last two put in a good burst of speed when straightened up, and in a desperate tight up the straight Glenstar gained the verdict by a neck, Rulfles being half a length away in third place. Kingfield was close up fourth and then came High Finance. Champion Hack Cup Although a big field went out .for the Champion Hack Cup backers were on the mark, the favourite, Black Maire, duly came home. For a favourvWo 6 Was a good price, carrying £owß as against Star Comet £490, and Lucy Rose £424. The second horse, Maori Boy, had £2BB invested on him. Ankitoa was left at the start and took no part in the race, and as the field turned out ot the straight Black Maire Iliin^or y ?°a Se ’ Ma . ori Boy ' Mussie and ilimgar, and passing the six furlong post Black Maire still had charge, with Lucy Rose, Mussie, Maori Boy, star Comet, Hakanoa and Brampton followsthi in th ® tOP the was ln van, and he led Lucy Rose Maori Boy. Glena Bay, Hakanoa’ Brampton and Star Comet into the sd v BlaCk , Maire Proved himself a real stayer and went on to win comfortably by two and a-half lengths from Maori Boy, who defeated Star ?ourtl n f head ' Brampton was fouith, Hakanoa fifth, and then foi “ <:1 - a Bay, Hot Springs Handicap J“" ent n -> on the strength of a slick he was yette and Lucy Rose. Ti Tree £1 147 v S, a sol jd favourite over Arch’een ,1? 4 and Cynthia N. £599, while the ultimate winner Prim-*** t,, e . , on] v £ ?7R TiVn , e , Lu ’ carried smartlv frAm 1 lat . ter h °PPed away Sol 'Ai T f ~?« ' - T “°iti and Sleepy 'soj. -A.t the five furlongs Ti Trpp run up third, and crossing the top she headed .Cynthia N., being three lengths behind Prince Lu at the home turn with Cynthia N. and The Thorn well £?<*;. , Tl Tree finished strongly, but wi o.n by a le " gth to set to Prince Lu v hose supporters secured a price anproachmg double figures. Cynthia FT was four lengths away, and then at lntei\als came The Thorn and Sleepv thi'fiSa + PaC , e /l t P y tlle dinner had ha!f a mile ng ' 6 they had *?one Tlie following are the results: ruakaka hurdles Of £200; 1J miles 2 ~? A h A - DAY (c - Matthews), br g 0 7 f bbey —Bell Crispin, aged', J. 7, E. Warner .... , . — R AMBLIN* KID, 9.11, F McOnvPrn *> f-BESMTHU, 9.5, C,’ Butler .! 5 Also started:— 3 Highflown, 10.5 ....... 0 I—Ripon Abbey, 10.5 ‘ “ 0 4 Star of the East, 9.8 .. . “ 0 3 Boomerday, 9.5, car. 9.6 (bracketed with winner) ....... 0 10— King Fame, 9.0 n 7—Odin, 9.0 ** ** ‘ * q 5 Brundee Boy, 9.0, car. 9.1 *. . * . q 9—Ah Wera, 9.0, car. 9.2 o Won by three and a-half lengths, with two lengths between second and third Time, 2.40. Winner trained by A. Tinker, Te Rapa. WAITOA HANDICAP Of £150; 7 furlongs 4 CROWN ARCH (P. O'Grady), b g by Marble Arch—Crown Rose' n B * 0 ’ car - 8 - 2 ’ A - Tinker : i - SIR MOND, 9.0, L. Manson . . 2 o-PRINCE OF ORANGE, 5.7, R. McTavisli o Also started:— I—Bold Archer, 8.12 0 6 Red Lion, 8.7 *.*. ** q 11 — Foxhound, 8.1 *’ o 14 —Blue Bonnet, S.l, car. 5.4 o 7 Te Waka, 8.0, car. Sli [ *’ o 10 —Tanetoa, 8.0 0 8— Tarrepeen, 8.0 o 9 Shine On, 8.0 0 13 —Ruby Dawn, 8.0 q 13—Archette, 8.0 .. .. .. .. o 5 Camp Prince, 8.0 0 10—Thanks, 8.0, car. 5.2 .... 0 12— Katucha, 8.0, car. S.IJ 0 Won by one and a-quarter lengths, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 1.28 4-5. Winner Gained by G. A. Reid, Te Aroha. JUVENILE HANDICAP Of £200; 5 furlongs 29yds 1— POLYXENA (.T. T. Jamieson), ch f, by Chief Ruler—Podokes, 2vrs, 8.7, H. Goldfinch . ] 4 AWAMUTU, 7.12, L. Manson .... 2 3—GAY DUKE, 7.0, O. Mclnally .... 3 Also started:— 5 Flying Prince, 5.5 0 2 Love Call, 8.5 0 10— Taurua, 7.3 0 5 Motere, 7.3 0 6 Valstreet, 7.2 0 7 Trig. 7.0 0 9—Norval Tea, 7.0 .. 0 11— Valreina, 7.0 0 Won by half a length, with three parts of a length separating second and third Time, 1.5. Winner trained by J. T. Jamieson, Papakura. runner, suffering interference from Love Call when the latter ran about in the straight. SHAFTESBURY HANDICAP Of £200; 6 furlongs 38yds i B—BRITISH KING (W. U. Evans), ch g, by King Sol (imp.)—Lys

Rouge (imp.), 4yrs, 7.9, R. MeTavish 1 3 KIN Gr PEG, 7.5, A. Stead 2 6 AIR KING, S.lO, E. A. Keesing .. 3 Also started:— 1— Subdivision, 9.5 0 7 Whaka King-, 5.5 ' ’ o 5 (Grand Tea, 7.5 0 4 Palmares, 7.5 0 12—Orehus, 7.5 0 10— Unoco, 7>5 0 In—Plying Tresses, 7.5 . , 0 2 Valuation, 7.5 0 17— Queen Comet, 7.2 0 11 — Joy Germ, 7.0 0 18— Abbey Queen, 7.0 0 17—Envoy, 7.0 0 16—Gazerin. 7.0 0 9 Quinsilia, 7.0 0 14—Dainty Arch, 7.0 0 Won by one and a-quarter lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 1.17 2-5. Winner trained by I. A. McFarlane, Houhora. HERRIES’ MEMORIAL Of £650; 1£ miles 7 MOSQUE (R. Porter), b g. by Feramorz—Marble Star, 4yrs, 7.0, K. Gill 1 6 THE LOVER, 7.2. J. Cammick . . 2 2 ROYAL DOULTON, R. McTavish 3 Also started: — 3 Flying Juliet, S.ll 0 8— Transformer, 8.7 0 1— In the Shade, 8.6 0 4 Desert Glow, 7.10 0 5 Queen Arch, 7.9 0 Won by one and a-half lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.7 3-5. Winner trained by T. Parkinson, Opotiki. WAIHOU HANDICAP Of £340; 6 furlongs 3Syds 7 GLEN STAR (N. D. Ramney), b g, by Day Comet —Glenpupu, 6yrs, 7.2, Chandler 1 2 PEG AW AY, 9.13, A. Tinker .... 2 4 RUFFLES. 7.2. K. Gill 3 Also started; — 3 High Finance, 9.3 0 5 Tea Time, 8.6 fell 9 Kingfield, 8.1 0 8— Mosaic, 8.1 0 1— Jolly Money, 8.0 fell 6 Macroom, 7.4 fell Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.16 1-5. Winner trained by G. A. Reid, Te Aioha. CHAMPION HACK CUP Of £300; lk miles 1 BLACK MAIRE (J. McNicol), br g, by Glen Albyn—Mangamaire, syrs, 8.3, E. A. Keesing 1 8— MAORI BOY, 9.6, H. Jones .... 2 2 STAR COMET, 8.0, P. Brady, .... 3 Also started; — 7 Hakanoa, 9.7 9 3 Lucy Rose. 9.0 6 4 Mussie, 5.3 JJ 5 Glena Bay, 8.2 y 6 High Tide, 7.13 ” 14— Illingar, 7.13 J 10— Arikitoa, 7.13 12—Brampton, 7.9 J. 9 Mangani, 7.5 ’ 15— Always, 7.0 . . J! 11 — Sports King, 7.0 ” lo Won by two and a-half lengths, bead between second and third. Time, -.J Winner trained by A. E. Cox, Te Aroha. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP Of £250; 1 mile 7 prince LU (A. Coubrough), blk g, by Lucullus —Elysian mare, 7.0, car 7.4, W. Reid 1 1 T 1 TREE (C. G. Maeindoe), b m, 4yrs, 5.6, H. Goldfinch 2 5 THE THORN (J. Williamson), br g, 6yrs, 7.9, car 7.12, R. McTavish 3 Also started: — 2 Archeen, 5.6 ' - 9 High Pitch, 8.5 4 Sleepy not, 7.7, car 7.5 i 0 3 Cynthia N., 7.1, car 7.2 • • • • • • 0 6 Te Koroke, 7.0, car 7.1 J 0 8 Tinoiti, 7.0, car 7.1 0 Winner trained by W. McLean, Cambridge. Won by a length, with two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.40 2-5. GISBORNE RACES FAVOURITES WIN WELL STAKES TO KING WILLONYX (Special to TUB SUN) GISBORNE, Saturday. The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s summer fixture concluded to-day in beautiful weather and before a large attendance. The course was in good order and speculation brisk, the returns showing a substantial increase on last year’s figures. The sum of £17,612. was handled for the day against £14,661 for the second day last summer. The total for the meeting was £31,440, compared with £26,186 in 1928, an increase of £6,254. The jockey, I’. Atkins, was suspended for 14 days for careless riding in the Maiden Handicap. Results: Epsom Handicap, of £130; 1 mile 1 Plimmerton (W. Smith), br g 'a 0 N°ata S ' 7 1 i0 2 S ohes ‘° n - 9-9. 2; 2 Princess I’laia, 7.10, 3. Also started: 3 Goo«l Sport, 9.0 4 Pale Star 8.12. Cohesion and limeess Kata were bracketed. Won by Time! 6 iVl 1 ’ 4-5 111 Id horse a neck away. -5, Hurdles, of £130; 1J miles.— 7. Chushna (M. Thomas), br g 10.2, fatratton, 1; 2 Abisogne, 9.12, 2;'4 Jen, 3 - Also started; 1 Purseproud, I'D. O, 5 Gordon Swift (fell); 6 Mark Over, 7 Mangaruhe 9.0. Won by three-qua r : ters of a. length, third horse half a length away. Time, 2.45 4-5. Cook Hack Handicap, of £130; 6 furi (C * VVright), b g, 8.7, Walsh, 1; 4 Dimmer, 8.6, 2; 2 Nahi, 8.6, 3. Also started: 8 Cynette, 7.13; 5 Nightwitch, 3 Pereki, 7.10; 7 Rakaroa, 9 Wonaer King, 6 Sonny Boy, 7.0. Won by one and a-quarter lengths, third horse half a length away. Time 1.15. Sunderland Stakes, of £175; 1 mile.—l King \V lllonyx (C. Morse), 9.0, Nixon 1; 5 Princess Nata, 7.3, 2: 3 Superb King, 8.8, 3. Also started: 4 Polonett, 8.12; 2 Tea Lady, 8.6; 6 Mon Mint, 7.0. Won by one and a-half lengths, third horse threequarters of a length away. Time, 1.41 2-5. Publicans’ Purse, of £130: 5 furlongs.— Startle (A. Turnbull), 8.11, Atkins 3 * 4 Dimmer, 7.0, 2; 7 Jeanette, 9.10, 3. Also started: 6 Nightsong, 8.0; 1 Mangaharei, - King Manu, 5 Master Cynic, 7.0. Won by half a length, third horse similar distance away. Time, 1.1 4-5. Maiden Handicap, of £120; 6 furlongs. —1 Simeon (J. Brown), 9.0, C. Prance, 1; 5 Whakaari, S.O, 2; 3 Seamstress, 5.2, 3. Also started: 2 Ardri, 8.6; 7 Town Prince, 7.12: 6 Rocket Car 8 Cynic Boy, 30 Baby Prince, 9 Ruku, 4 Queer Card, 7.10. Won by one and a-quarter lengths, third horse half a length awav. Time, 1 15 Roseland Hack, of £130; 7 furlongs 1 Bold Front (J. Reedy), 9.5, Young, T; 2 Patutahi, 8.8, 2; 10 Nightwitch, 7.9, 3. Also started: 5 Kinsel, 8.9; 3 Otene, 8.6; 7 Nahi, 8.5: 4 Outfit 8.4; 9 Sun Yat Sen, 8-0; 7 Rich Harvest, 7.13; 6 Tan 7.10; 8 Pall of the Year, .12 Raplata. 13 RakaEvensong, 7.0. Won by a head, third horse one and a-half lengths away. Time, 1.28. Farewell Handicap, of £140; 6 furlongs.—l Jeanette (F. Hall), 9.4, Mcllrov, 1; 2 Startle, 8.12; 3 Superb King, 8.12, 3. Also started: 4 Tea Ladv, 8.3; 6 Tall Timber, 7.9; 5 Nightsong, 7.7; 5 lago, 7.0. Won by a head, third horse a quarter of | a length away. Time, 1.14 4-5.