Favourites Routed

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 697, 24 June 1929, Page 12

Favourites Routed

KEEN TROTTING AT EPSOM Auckland Winter Carnival ALTHOUGH heavy rain fell at , frequent intervals on Saturday morning, the weather conditions were quite favourable by the time the Auckland Trotting Club’s first day winter card was ready for presentation, and notwithstanding the early start made there was a very fair attendance when the programme opened, which became considerably augmented by midday.

The track, as generally anticipated, was very heavy and the footing naturally slow, but this did not in any way detract from the keenness and excitement of the various contests. The racing was from start to finish right up to the usual high standard that marks such functions at Alexandra Park, and in many instances thrilling finishes were witnessed, a tribute to the work of the handicapper, Mr. G. Paul. The sport provided was free from blemish, and while Messrs. R. T. Reid and A. E. Commons, the stipendiary

stewards, kept a strict watch over the proceedings, they found no occasion for stern measures. The management was again high class, and the various officials carried out their duties with ability and efficiency, while the energetic secretary, Mr. A. G. Mabee, had everything in connection with the arrangement in thorough order. President John Rowe attended to the comfort of visitors in his customary hospitable manner, earning the appreciation of the numerous patrons present from all parts of the Dominion. Although eight events were carded, the races were got through in scheduled time, the totalisator staff working with a thoroughness that made tli is possible. The machine handled £ 35.689, which was £2,405 less than the total for the opening day last June, when £41,094 was put through the machine for the seven events which comprised the 1928 card. Backers of favourites had a gloomy day, little fancied candidates scoring in the majority of cases, Akenehi being the only first choice to pay a winning dividend. Of the eight contests, four were won by horses trained at Epsom and Mangere (the latter scoring in three events), while visitors captured the other half of the card. J. T. Paul was successful with Akenehi and Nelson Tasker, being the only trainer-driver to land a double. S. Groat turned out a winner in Floraline, and H. Mitchell, the young and painstaking Epsom mentor, scored with Mountain Dell, who was assisted to victory through the capable driving of Andy Bryce. Harry Garnett, of Ashhurst, was returned a winner with Great Delight, and W. J. Tomkinson’s fine trotter, Young Blake', gave the Addington expert his sole success. The Aucklandowned Dundas Boy and the Longburn representative, Padlock, dead-heated in the principal heat, being driven by their respective trainers, R. B. Berry and "VV. Hughes, while the West Coaster, Vic Alborn, scored his first Epsom success through the agency of Linkman. Backers Begin Well Akanehi never put a foot wrong in the opening event and scored very easily at the finish, but the majority of the field made mistakes that made her task easier. Akanehi (£373), Wah (£365) and Peterson (£152) carried the most money. Peterson was in front after the first quarter, passing the stands ahead of Don Zolock, Akanehi, Direct. Action. Golden Gate, Sweet Memory, Appeal and Wah, who lost ground by breaking ttvice. Peterson left his feet in the next lap and the favourite was just ahead of him the second time past the spectators, with Don Zolock, Wall, Direct Action, Sweet Memory, Appeal, Golden Gate, Sebisca and Floraline. The two leaders drew away down the back, Akanehi turning for home four lengths clear of Peterson, with Floraline another eight lengths away, with Gold Star, Don Zolock. Appeal, Direct Action and Sebisca in a bunch. Akanehi won by two and a-half lengths from Peterson, with Floraline two lengths back, and daylight to Gold Star. Next were Don Zolock, Sebisca, Appeal, Wah, Kolmar and Golden Gate, pretty well strung out. It was not a very exciting contest. Two Good Prices

Vendome £ (944) was a big favoui ite for the Mangere Handicap, but si: was in trouble at the start and we also interfered with. Others to con: in for support were Ethiopian (£351

and Dawdler (£335), with Mountain Dell (£140) and Trustworthy (£I2S) at long odds. Hohora led out from Warspite, Andover and Dawdler, but at the end of the first circuit Gold Cast and Mountain Dell were up with Hohora, with Dawdler, Warspite, Richore, Trustworthy, Dad’s Hope, Nelson McCormack, Master Councillor and Vendome. The field bunched crossing the top, and into the straight Trustworthy and Mountain Dell were on terms slightly in front of Hohora, Gold Cast, Nelson McCormack, Dawdler and Belle Axworthv. Mountain Dell always had it on Trustworthy in the straight and won by two and a-half lengths. Three lengths away was Hohora, with Nelson McCormack right up. Next were Gold Cast, Dawdler , Great Delight and Explosion. The winner paid the best part of a score. Stirring Finish

The Provincial Trot was a good finish between Floraline and Etta Cole, and although the former broke several times lie settled down quickly, to outstay the favourite. Etta Cole £952, Western Voyage £864, and Floraline £ 654 were best supported. Gold Sovereign was leading Floraline and Dipnoi the first time past the stands, with Wimmera King, Peter McKinney, Etta Cole and Western

Voyage, the backmarker, getting up to the field early, for there was not much pace on. Floraline held a slight advantage over Gold Sovereign, Etta Cole, Dipnoi, Peter McKinney, Wimmera King and Western Voyage setting out on the last lap. As they started to come across the top Peter McKinney tipped his rider out. Floraline and Etta Cole turned for home together, with a gap back to Gold Sovereign, Wimmera King and Dipnoi. Floraline hung on to beat Etta Cole by half a head, with five lengths back to Western Voyage. Dipnoi was fourth and Gold Sovereign and Wimmera King down the course. Great Delight’s Close Call Most support was accorded Hal Chimes in the Hobson Handicap, the Te Awamutu representative being entrusted with £862, as against £Bl9 on the Warplane-Stoney bracket, and £696 on Reremai. But an outside in Great Delight (£521) captured the race. Stoney and Rockburn did not go off correctly, while the favourite was slow from the mark. When they had settled down Derby Lynn was showing the way to Reremai, Great Delight, Hal Chimes, Warplane, Evelyn Locanda and Brutus, that being the order in which they raced past the stand the first time. With no pace on, there was little change on the second circuit, though Brutus had noticeably made up ground. Derby Lynn and Reremai were momentarily together, but turning into the back stretch Reremai took charge, and led Derby Lynn, Great Delight, Brutus, Evelyn Locanda, and Hal Chimes. Turning for home, Reremai, Great Delight, Evelyn Locanda and Derby Lynn had little between them, Great Delight doing best in the last furlong to win by a short neck from Evelyn Locanda, who beat Derby Lynn by three lengths. Reremai wa.s next, succeeded by Brutus and Hal Chimes. Young Blake’s Fine Trot Trampfast was the only scratching in the Stewards’ Handicap, the favourite division being Rose Bingen (£1,103), Young Blake (£1,002), and Ngatira (£807). Rose Bingen and Bingen Star failed to leave the mark correctly, and Cannonball immediately opened up a gap, and was out eight lengths clear of Tradesman, Bingen Starr, Napland, and Young Blake, trotting smartly, as they raced past the stands. The pacemaker was still

four lengths clear of the field on the beginning of the second and final circuit, and, turning into the back stretch, was adjudged to be five lengths ahead of Young Blake, Bingen Starr. Napland, and Ngatira. This was the order at the turn, but Cannonball was stopping quickly, and failed to withstand a hot challenge from Young Blake, who won nicely by a length. Ngatira was a fair third, and ten lengths further back was Rose Bingen, who led home Tradesman and Napland. A Heads Finish Dalmeny (£S67), All Bell (£717), and Steel All (£512) were the trio fancied for the Cornwall Handicap, but they failed to make good showings, the winner turning up in Nelson Tasker £522). The Abbey and All Bell spoilt their chances by losing ground at the start. First out were Wharepia.na and Daytime, followed closely by Harvest Child, Dalmeny, Tony Victor, Daphne De Oro, and Bessie Logan. Daytime just headed Harvest Child along the back, stretch, while Bessie Logan and Nelson Tasker were also moving up. Bessie Logan continued her run so as to be in command crossing the top and into the straight, where she led Daytime, Harvest Child, Dalmeny, YVharepiana and Nelson Tasker, who was showing up on the outside. A good finish eventuated, Nelson Tasker finishing strongly to win by a head from Bessie Logan, who beat Harvest Child by half a head. Dalmeney was fourth and then came a bunch comprising Daytime, Tony Victor and Daphne de Oro. Linkman Scores Well Carmel was a strong fancy for the Marconi Handicap, but he let his supporters down badly. Investments on the six-year-old amounted to £1,017, others well supported being White Sun (£905), and Hal Chimes (£840), while the winner was backed to the extent of £516. Glandore, Gold Dial, and Carmel lost ground when they were sent on the journey, but Rockaway went out smartly, and led past the stands, attended by Carmel, Nelson McCormack, Sailor Boy, and Hal Chimes. Once turned into the back stretch, Nelson McCormack was taken to tlio front, and led Carmel, Hal Chimes, Brutus, Rockaway, V rackler, Sailor Boy, and Linkman, the last named putting in a splendid run crossing the top, to eventually lead into the home stretch from Wrack - ler, Nelson McCormack, Brutus, Gold Dial, and Jlal Chimes. The leader was not troubled, to win by two lengths from W.rackler, who beat the fast finishing Goldman by two and a-half lengths. Hal Chimes was

fourth, and then came Nelson McCormack, Florent, and Brutus. Following' are the results: WINTER TROTTING HANDICAP Of £250; 2 miles; limit 4.54. 1— A KEN EH I <M. H. Tims), pr m, by F^ et S r Agnes Chief, syrs, 60yds, J. T. Paul 1 3 PETER SOX (T. Roe), b g\ bv Petereta—D.l.C., aged, 24vds. T. Roe 2 4 (A. E. Carley), b g' by FJorizel—Salverdash, aged, 84yds, S. Selkirk . S Also 13 — Battery Bell, limit 0 16— Bon Zolock, limit 0 12—Sweet Memory, limit 0 2 Wah, limit 0 15—Temuka, limit o IS—Anseline, 96yds 0 9—Golden Gate. 12yds 0 § —Direct Action. 24yds 0 5 Wild Xut, 48yds 0 7—Appeal, 60yds 0 11—Dipnoi, 72yds 0 10—Gold Star, 72yds 0 6 Kolmar. 72yds 0 17— Reynard, 72yds 0 14— Sebisca, 96yds 0 Temuka and Anseline were bracketed on the totalisator.

Won by two and a-half lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Times: 5.7 1-5, 5.11 and 5.6 4-5. Winner trained by J. T. Paul. Mangere. MANGERE HANDICAP Of £250; 1J miles; limit 3.25-1 8— MOUNTAIN DELL (W. Mitchell), br m, by Blue Mountain King— Whispering Dell, 4yrs, limit, A. Bryce 1 10— TRUSTWORTHY (Mrs. T. Brady), ch f, by Worthy Bond—Connie, 3yrs, limit, S. J. Roe 2 6 (Mrs. E. Collins), b g, by Gold Bell—Francicane, aged, limit, L. McMahon 3 Also started:— s—Explosion,s—Explosion, limit 0 16—Andover, limit 0 14—Belle Axworthy, limit .. 0 9 Dad’s Hope, limit 0 3 Dawdler, limit 0 2 Ethiopian, limit 0 18—Gold Cast, limit 0 16—Limosa, limit 0 12— Master Councillor, limit 0 4 Richore, limit 0 7 War spite, limit 0 I—Vendome,1 —Vendome, 12yds 0 13— Great Delight, 24yds 0 11 — Xelson McCormack, 36yds 0 14— Stanmoor, 48yds 0 Won by two and a-half lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Times, 3.45 1-5, 3.46 and 3.47. Winner trained by G. FI. Mitchell, Grey Lynn. PROVINCIAL TROTTING HANDICAP Of £250; 2 miles; limit 4.47 3 FI,ORALINE (A. B. Carby), b g, by* Florizel —Silverdash, aged, 12yds, E. S. Groat 1 1— ETTA COLE (F. .T. Docherty), ch m, by Peterwah—Lady Cole, 4yrs, 24yas. F. Gilchrist 2 2 WESTERN VOL AGE (M. O’Brien), br g, by First Voyage—Honest Harold mare, 84yds, W. J. Tomkinson , .. .. 3 Also: 5 Dipnoi, limit 0 8— Wimmera King, 12yds 0 4 Gold Sovereign, 4Syds 0 6 Peter McKinney, 48yds 0 7 The Tartar, 60yds 0 Won by half a length; with five lengths separating second and third. Times, 5.17, 5.16 and 5.14 3-5. Winner trained by E. S. Groat, Otahuhu. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP Of £750; 2 miles; limit 4.29. 5 DUNDAS BOY (Geo. McMillan), ch g, by Brent Locanda—Wildwood, Junr., mare, 6yrs, limit, R. Berry • 7 PADLOCK (J. IT. Mitchell), br g, by Hal Zolock—Rawene, aged, 24yds. W. Hughes * 2 CARDINAL LOGAN (A. Hendriksen), b g, by Logan Pointer—■ Lady Superior, aged, 24yds, A. Hendriksen C dead-heat. Also started: — 9 The Abbey, limit 0 4 Torpedo Huon, limit 0 8— Vesuvius, limit 0 3 Young Blake, limit 0 6 Logan Chief, 12yds 0 I—Kohara.1 —Kohara. -13yds 0 Won by a length, and a-half with third horse length away. Times, 5.6, 5.4, 5.5, and 5.3 2-5. HOBSON HANDICAP Of £300; 2 miles; 4.3 S limit 6 GREAT DELIGHT (Mrs. R. M. • Beatty), ch g, by Kea Dillon—Peralto mare. 6yrs, limit, W. Garnett 1 5 EVELYN LOCANDA (E. W. Cucksey), b m, by Brent Locanda— Evelyn, 6yrs, ?6yds, J. Bryce .... 2 4 DERBY LYNN (J. A. Mitchell), b m, by Nelson Derby—Edna, 4yrs, limit, W. Hughes 3 Also:— 3—Reremai, limit 0 1— Hal Chimes, 12yds 0 8— Lord Nepean, 12yds 0 10— Rockburn, 12yds 0 2 Warplane, 24yds 0 2—Stoney, 4Syds .. o 9 Brutus, 36yds 0 7 Maiwhariti, 4Syds 0 11— Gold Dial. 72yds 0 Warplane and Stoney were bracketed. Won by a short neck, with three lengths separating second and third. Tim-s: 5.6 2-5. 5.3 2-5 and 5.8. Winner trained by W. Garrett, Ashhurst. STEWARDS’ TROTTING HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles; 4.38 limit.

2 YOUNG BLAKE (G. J. Barton), br g, by Wildwood Junior—Daphne Dillon, aged, 102yds, W. J. Tomkinson i 4 CANNONBALL (V. Alborn),' ch g’ by Wildwood Junior—Madam Shaw o 3 N GAT IRA (G. A. Williams), blk Sy by Dipon Child—Le Rosier mare, aged. 48yds G. Williams .. 3 Also:— 5 Bingen Starr, limit 0 9—Tradesman, limit .... *’ o 6 Betty Moko, 24yds .. .. 0 1— Rose Bingen, 24yds • • • • 7 Napland, 36yds * * * 0 S—Native Star, 90yds * * * * q a ler >sth, With a length "ana between second and third. Times: Winner trained by' W. J. Tomkinson, Addington. CORNWALL H AN DICAP Of £400; 1 mile; 2.13 limit. 5-NELSON TASKER (L. Eater), b h by Nelson Bingen—Sal Tasker 12yds, aged, J. T. Paul . 1 5 BESSIE LOGAN (C. S. Donald)*, b m, by Logan Pointer—Bess Elect 12yds, aged, C. Donald . . ’9 6 HARVEST CHILD (R. Ward) b “ g, by Sonoma Harvester—Gwen Child, 4yrs, limit, C. E. Lindsay . 3 Also:— 7 Daytime, limit .... n 3 Steel All, limit (> 9—Tony Victor, limit 0 4 Wharepiana, limit X 2 All Bell, 12yds I—Dalmeny 12yds .. .. X 34 —Dillon Huon/12yds n 12 —The Abbey, 12vds . 0 11—Daphne De Oro. 24yds .7 0 10—Gold Jacket, 36yds ... ' r 13 “* s ’ atlve Prince, 36yds . * * ' n Won by a head, with half a head be-

tween second and third. Times. 2.27, 2.27 1-5, and 2.28 2-5. Winner trained by J. T. Paul, Mangere. MARCONI HANDICAP Of £250; 11 miles; limit, 2.511. 6 LINKMAN (V. Albion), b g, by Matchlight—Harold Dillon marc, 4yrs, 36yds, V. Alboi'n l 4 WRACK LER (W. F. NicholD, b g, by Wrack—Trix Pointer, 3yrs, S6yds, M. Holmes 2 15— GOLDMAN (H. Medley), b g, bv Gold Bell—Grey Tray mare, aged, 36yds S. J. Reid 3 Also:— 1— Carmel, limit 0 14 —Glandore, limit 0 7 Rockaway, limit .. 0 11 — Sailor Boy, limit 0 2 White Sun, limit 0 5 Brutus, 12yds 0 9—Florent, 12yds C 3 Hal Chimes, 12yds 0 12— Lord Nepean, 12yds 0 s—Nelson McCormack, 12yds .. .. 0 10—Stanmoor, 24yds 0 13— Gold Dial, 36yds 0 Won by two lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Times: 3.4, 3.4 4-5, and 3.5 1-5. Winner trained by V. Alborn. Dead Heat in Big Trot at Epsom SPECTACULAR CONTEST While the principal event on the Auckland Trotting Club's winter card has in the past proved an interesting and stirring contest, that witnessed on Saturday for the Prince of Wales Handicap eclipsed any of its predecessors in the way of thrills, and a keen, spectacular race terminated amid a tumult of enthusiasm and excitement, with the judge being unable to separate Dundas Boy and Padlock. Machine Gun was the only withdrawal from the Prince of Wales Handicap, in which the favourite was the back-marker, Kohara, who carried support to the extent of £1,378, with Cardinal Logan (£1,037), and Young Blake (£703) next best backed. The deadheaters. Dundas Bov and Padlock, had money amounting to £4Si and £3SO respectively against their names. At the start The Abbey and Torpedo Huon were slow to go away, while Young Blake was breaking badly and was pulled up inside a furlong. However, when they had settled down, Torpedo Huon, Vesuvius and Dundas Boy were the early leaders and led past the stand from Padlock, Logan Chief, Kohara and The Abbey. The drivers were content to maintain this order until nearing the stands again, where Torpedo Huon and Dundas Boy were on terms, leading Vesuvius, Padlock, Logan Chief, Kohara and The Abbey. Padlock made a forward move racing down the back the last time, and though the field bunched crossing the top. he was chasing the pacemaker, Dundas Boy, as they turned for home, this pair being followed by Cardinal Logan, The Abbey, Vesuvius, Kohara and Logan Chief. A really splendid finish was witnessed between Dundas Boy and Padlock, the latter shooting out inside the distance to get up and make it a dead-heat. A length and a-half away was Cardinal (third), followed by Kohara, Vesuvius, Logan Chief and The AbbeyHow They Ran Hoy Berry soon had Dundas Boy in a good position, and recognising the advantages of the shortest route, never covered any surplus territory. When Torpedo Huon collapsed at the quarter-mile peg, Berry hit the front and cutting the corner well in had the advantage when the final lane was entered upon. At this stage, Padlock, who for the major part of the journey

lay in fourth berth, had run into second place, but still had a couple of lengths the worst of the argument after sweeping round the bottom turn. W. Hughes called upon his charge for a final effort, and the Hal Zolock gelding, giving of his best, got up at the box to divide the first prize with Dundas Boy. Cardinal Logan, over the first circuit, was further away from the leaders than when he started, and it was not till Kohara was beside him that Hendricksen made a forward move. Half a mile from home he put in solid work, and was third at the home bend. One hundred yards from home he was hailed as a winner, but the last pinch found him missing, •and he just battled into third money trom Kohara. The latter was well placed with half the distance covered, but further on got into a ‘-pocket,” and four furlongs from home was practically last.

The black pacer then sailed along on the outer, but despite a game effort, could not get closer than fourth. Vesuvius, who finished fifth, was always in the picture, but at the end of 14 furlongs had enough. Logan Chief paced along solidly in the middle of the field to finish in that position. Torpedo Huon, after being slow away, quickly ran to the front and piloted the field till he tangled badly V vo furlongs from home, where lie dropped right back and was not persevered with. The Abbey did not go away correctly and was at the tail of the field with a circuit covered. In the middle stages he showed a lot of dash, but was left without a finishing punch. Young Blake would not take it on with the pacers, and was pulled up early. He made amends later in the trotters’ section by winning handsomely.