OPENS AUSPICIOUSLY

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 625, 30 March 1929, Page 11

OPENS AUSPICIOUSLY

Hyde Park Beats Toxeuma

CLIMATIC conditions favoured the Auckland Racing Club at Ellerslie to-day, the weather having cleared up considerably by the time the first event came up for decision. A strong south-easterly wind, however, did not tend to improve matters. Results are:—

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP Of £600; 11 miles 3 HYDE PARK (N. Cunningham). * b g, by Marble Arch —Sawdust, 6yrs, 7.4, H. Gilmer 1 1— (F. Ormond), b g, by Arrowsmith—Te Aupaki, 3yrs. 5.7, H. Goldfinch 2 9—EAGER ROSE (W. Alexander and A. Kemp), ch m, by Day Comet— Wee Rose, 4yrs, 7.0 (car. 7.5), E. Ludlow 3 Also:— 5 Corinax, 8.10 0 4 The Lover, 7.8 0 6 Desert Glow', 7.4 0 2 Queen Arch, 7.4 (car. 7.5) 0 11 —Wenday, 7.0 (car. 7.2) 0 10— Sir Archie, 7.0 (car. 7.6) 0 7 Glenstar, 7.0 . 0 8 — Sleepy Sol, 7.0 0 Winner trained by owner, Ellerslie. Won by two and a-half lengths; three lengths between, second and third. Time, 2.12 2-5. There were several defections in the opening event, the President’s Handicap, and, as expected, most money was found for Toxeuma, the three-year-old carrying £2,323, as against Queen Arch (£1,294), Hyde Park (£1,092). All got away nicely to a splendid start, Toxeuma leading past the stand closely attended by Sleepy Sol, Eager Rose, Desert Glow, The Lover, Hyde Park and Wenday, and but for Hyde Park slightly improving his position there was little material alteration in the next three furlongs. At the half-mile post Eager Ruse was out two lengths clear of Toxeuma and Sleepy Sol (together), this pair being attended by Hyde Park, Sir Archie, Desert Glow, Queen Arch, Corinax and The Lover, and this was the order into the straight. Eager Rose hung on in game fashion, but Hyde Park and Toxeuma had too much in reserve, the former going on to score by two and a-half lengths. Eager Rose was third, three lengths away, and then followed Corinax, Queen Arch, The Lover, Wenday, Sleepy Sol, Desert Glow, Sir Archie and Glenstar, who was allowed to ease up. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS Of £700; 11 miles. 1— PROD IC E (F. E. Loomb), b f, by Catmint —Hyades, Syrs, 8.10, C. France 1 5 GOLD MONEY (W. Kemp), br f, by Paper Money—Miss Ethel, 3yrs, 8.10, L. Manson 2 6 TE MONEY (J. D. Kemp), b f, by Paper Money—Te Papapa, 3yrs, 8.10, H. Wiggins 3 Also started:—• 4 Kawainga, 8.10 0 3 Llanore, 8.10 0 2 Lucy Rose, 8.10 0 7 Mon Star, 8.10 ’ 0 Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu. Won by four lengths, third horse eight lengths away. Time, 2.42 1-5. Prodice was a hot favourite, carrying £3,580, with a big drop to Lucy Rose, £1,487, and Llanore £1,473. When they settled down Kawainga had charge from Mon Star, Gold Money, Lucy Rose, Prodice, Llanore and Te Money, that being the order as they passed the stand. When they turned into the back stretch Mon Star ranged alongside Kawainga, and this pair led Gold Money, Prodice, Lucy Rose, Llanore and Te Money. Prodice took charge at the half-mile peg and led Kawainga, Gold Money, Llanore, Te Money, Lucy Rose and Mon Star, that being the order as they turned for home. Gold Money put in a challenge, but Prodice went on to win easily by four lengths from Gold Money. Te Money was eight lengths away third, followed by Kawainga, Llanore, Lucy Rose and Mon Star. BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE Of £500; 2 miles. 11— CLOCKWORK (R. W. A. Lewis), b g, by Robert the Bruce—Topic, aged, 9.0, H. Dulieu i 1— KILBURN (H. J. McManaway), b g. by Kilbroney—Rill, aged, 9.7, McNicol 2 2 KAWTNI (H. A. SwafTield), br g, by Formative—Miss Winnie, aged, 10.7 R. Olive 3 Also started:— Beau Cavalier, 11.4 . .f 0 King’s Guard, 10.12 .... .. 0 Wiltshire, 10.7 0 Maiuigani. 10.7 .- 0 Ramblin’ Kid, 10.5 0 Glenotus, 9.10 0 Karamu, 9.3 .. 0 Kameharaeha, 9.3 .... 0 Odin. 9.0 0 Winner trained by owner,' Onehunga. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. Time, 3.53 2-5. The public entrusted Kilburn, £1,491, with pride of place, with Kawini, £1,432, and Wiltshire, £1,026, next in demand. The winner, Clockwork, which carried £234, paid over a scare. Clockwork assumed command at the start and led Kilburn, Beau Cavalier, Ramblin’ Kid, and Wiltshire. At the end of just over a furlong Beau Cavalier fell on the flat and brought down Ramblin’ Kid. Clockwork was out four lengths clear of Odin, Kilburn, Wiltshire, Kamehameha and King’s Guard and Glenotus passing the stand. Moving down the back. Clockwork increased the lead and was six lengths ahead of Kilburn and Kawini and this pair was followed by Odin and Wiltshire. The order into the straight was unchanged and though Kilburn attempted to overhaul Clockwork after jumping the last fence the leader went on to win by two lengths from Kilburn, with Kawini. five lengths away third. Wiltshire was fourth and then came Karamu, King’s Guard and Kamehameha in a heap. EASTER HANDICAP Of £1,500; 1 mile 2 BRIGHT GLOW (H. E. Cleland), ch m, by Day Comet—Red Dolly, Syrs, 8.4, R. Reed 1 11— MERVETTE (J. Fraser-Smith), b m, by Lucullus—Brayton, syrs, 7.0, H. Wiggins 2 10—KINGPIELD (H. A. Harris), b g, by King Lupin—Field Battery, 6yrs, 7.7, O. Mclnally 3 Also started: — 3 Reremoana, -9.6 0 12 — Royal Doulton, 7.13 0 5 Flying Juliet, 7.13 0 6 King Lu, 7.11 0 S—White Fang, 7.11 0 4 In the Shade, 7.6 0 7 Mosque, 7.1 0 I—Vallar, 7.0 0 13— High Pitch, 7.0 0 14— Golden Krist, 7.0 0 9 Lorient 11., 7.0 0 Winner trained by J. Fryer, Hawera. Won by half a neck, third horse a neck away. Time, 1.42 3-5. Vallar was the public’s fancy, carrying £2,330, with Bright Glow £1.966, and Reremoana £1,069 next best backed. Mervette carried £598. As expected Vallar soon took charge, and when a furlong had been covered was attended by Kingfield, High Pitch, Flying Juliet, Reremoana, King Du, Bright Glow and Mosque. Moving across the top Vallar was clear of Kingfield, Flying Juliet, Reremoana, King Lu. Bright Glow and Mervette in a well strung out field. Vallar* was coming back to his field at the turn when he was attended by Kingfield, Reremoana, Flying Juliet. Bright Glow, King Lu and Mervette. Bright Glow came through when they were straightened up and went on to score by, half a length from Megvetie,

who finished very fast over the last two furlongs to cut Kingfield out of second place by a. neck. Flying Juliet was fourth, and then came Royal Doulton, White Fang, Mosque and Reremoana. G.N. CHAMPAGNE STAKES Of £1,500; 6 furlongs 2 GAY BALLERINA .. 1 4-POLYXENA 2 3 EAGLET 3 Sor.: Ceremony, Coon Song, Hunting Cry, Clever, Dresden China, Duellona. Later results will be found in the Stor Press as they come to nand.