Westport Handicap Proves Great Race

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 757, 2 September 1929, Page 13

Westport Handicap Proves Great Race

CARMEL’S SUCCESS

GOLDMAN'S MISFORTUNE

The race for the stake and hand* •orr.e Kohn trophy attached to the Westport Handicap was an intersting one practically all the way, «nd prov-ded a stirring finsh, which was robbed of further excitement w h«n Reremai left her feet a furtong from home, and Goldman struck trouble. just what might have happened had •ae Mangere mare not faulted, or Goldman been checked twice in the running, can only be a Q ues tion of conjure, and should not detract from merit of Carmel’s victory or the tadicious manner in which his driver, j Shaw handled the reins. The winrfer and Great Delight, the ft vcurite, both looked very fit horses

an parade, and had thrived on their Christchurch racing. Derby Lynn moved gingerly, but in view of her splendid Jtme achievement was solidly Supported, and Reremai. who was nicely treated, and expected to handle the going better than many of her rivals, also had a good following. Carmel was only fourth choice on the machine, many inclining to the opinion that the big bold pacer would not b# suited by the. footing. Waikaha, after a lengthy spell, was the medium of moderate speculation, and he trotted t fine race and gave Carmel’s backers »fright at the finish. How the Race Was Run When the signal was given no one appeared anxious to be pacemaker, Goldman hopping out, to bo steadied, and then Derby Lynn struck the front, only to give way to Uncle Bert, whose driver evidently decided to make the pace willing. When the stands were reached Eertio was six lengths in front of Goldman, Derby Lynn, Carmel and Waikaha, with Great Delight, who did’ not begin well, but was made plenty of use of when he got under way, scouting on the outside of tho bunch. Speed decreased in the next circuit, 2nd when the field left the straight the last time Uncle Bert was still in the van, on the rails, closely attended by Carmel, Derby Lynn, Reremai, Waisaha and Goldman, the favourite being on the outer. Along the back Carmel shot through to the lead and turned on the speed tap, Waikaha, Reremai and Goldman giving chase, but the latter received a check, apparently caused when Uncle Bert swung out and began to falter. Into the straight swept Carmel, Waikaha and Reremai in close formation, with Goldman and Torpedo Huon at the head of the others. When well straightened up for the final burst, Reremai was showing up with a rattle, but left her feet and. Waikaha issued a determined challenge to Carmel, but the latter hung on ramely to get a long-neck decision. Goldman, who again received a setlack when Reremai broke, finished with a great dash, and was in third berth, a shade over two lengths back, leremai was next, closely attended by Torpedo Huon, and then came Uncle Bert and the favourite, with Derby Lynn, who was lame, pulling up. Presentation After the contest, the Hon. W. W. c’nodgrass, of Nelson, presented the hind some and valuable cabinet of cutlery and crystal, donated by A. Kohn, Ltd., to J. Shaw, on behalf of Carmel’s He referred to the fine spirit

• the Auckland Club in promoting such • function, and assured his hearers •■’•at the people of the earthquake reas would never forget the assistac ® received through out the Domin•°n. and especially from Auckland, in time of trouble. He congratu•ated the driver of the winner oil his access in such a splendid contest, ; n d the function concluded with cheers or toe winner and the driver. 1929 TROTTING FIXTURES Xew Brighton T.C.—Sept 7. uirutchurcti Clubs (Special).—Sept. 1-4. Uethten T.C.—Oct. 5. Jaikato*r C.— Oct. 12. Jorthland T.C.—Oct. 19. New Brighton T.C.—Oct. 19. b*eymouth T.C.—Oct *6. 28. T.C.—Oct 26. 28. T.C.—Oct 28. Wellington T.C.—Nov 2. Metropolitan T C. —Nov. 13, 14, 13. T C —Nov 20. 22. *orbury Park T.C.—Nov 27. ZQ. •Nelson t.C.—Dec. 6. 7. Brighton T.C. —Dec. 14. Aahburton T.C. —Dec 26. 2?» T C—Dec 26 JMtport T.C. Dec. 26. 27. Winton T.C.—Dec 28 Watrarapa T.C.—Dec. 26, 28. f»<*land T.C December 27. 28. 31. TOntahaa T.C.—Dec. 30.