Favourites Routed

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 769, 16 September 1929, Page 13

Favourites Routed

ADDINGTON BENEFIT TROTS

Speedway in Great Order '

APFX AT WONDERFUL PRICE

(Special to THE SUN)

CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. IX splendid weather and on a speedway that greatly favoured fast times the combined trotting clubs of Christchurch staged a benefit meeting today in aid of the earthquake relief funds. Although the attendance was not up to expectations speculation was brisk, £.39,968 being put through the totalisator. It is anticipated that the function will show a substantial profit.

A feature of the racing was the repeated failure of favourites to compensate backers. Admiral Bingen, who proved a real “moral” in the opening trot, being the only first choice to salute the judge, and Tot Bogan, who was also well supported, finished sec--olCushla D’or, a “hot pot” in the Karamea Handicap, was beaten out of a place, and driver F. G. Holmes had to run the gauntlet of a judicial inquiry into his handling of his charge, the explanation being accepted. The winner was Aleron, who went very fast. Despite his good form the previous week. Apex was at a great price in the Seddonville Handicap, which he won comfortably, while Great Triumph, who aC New Brighton showed he was quickly striking form, was allowed to pay a false figure in the mile harness heat. Dipnoi, with all the luck in his favour, won the Westport Trot from Nelson Boy and the favourite, New Sletford. Vesuvius gave of his best !o win the Glenhope Handicap in good stvie, while Avonwood scored in the Addle event from the Billy Sea—Grey Cloud bracket. Earthquake Handicap Admiral Bingen carried over onethird of the total investments on the Earthquake Handicap, while Tot Logan and Wah were next in order. The well-handicapped Admiral Bingen made an exhibition of the field. He was smartest out at the start, and soon opened up a 20-lenths lead, winring on the rein from Tot Logan, who

had little trouble in depriving- Mount Royal of second place. It was a procession from the outset. Wah would have added interest to the race had he settled down in the early part. Jock Bingen broke badly and ruined his chance soon after the start, and he showed no speed after this lapse. Oval trotted solidly, and gave the best exhibition of the well-strung-out contingent that followed the placed horses in. Karamea Handicap Cushla D’or and Sonoma Laddie were strong choices for the Karamea Handicap. The favourite lost considerable ground at the start, or she would have been near the winner at the finish, as her time from post to post was a cracker. Aleron was with Sonoma Laddie at three furlongs, and once into the straight he had no difficulty in giving Sonoma Laddie the slip, to win very easily by three lengths. El Direct was lucky to beat Cushla D’or for third place. Aleron was plainly a cut above all the opposition, except the favourite, and he should win some more races soon. Seddonville Handicap Lough Neagh, Glen Rowan and Dilr.on were thp best backed in the Seddonville Handicap. Apex followed up his good performance at New Brighton last week by winning comfortably by two length from Glenrowan, who came fast at the finish, to cut Kreisler out of second place. It was four furlongs from the post that Apex made his run, and he was soon holding an appreciable advantage over the rest of the field. Both Kreisler and Glenrowan went after the leader in the straight, but

Apex was driven out to bold-a good advantage as the post was reached. Delightful was close up in a good race, ■he winner raced well early last season, and his trainer is not enjoying luck out of turn. Apex is a big Pacer, and it appears as though his Journey will be two miles. Fair Wave and Tactless were among those to put themselves out of court at the start. Westport Handicap The race for the Westport Handi,p was not a good contest, on account a bad mix-up about two furlongs “■om home. At this stage Nelson Boy •ad taken charge from New Metford, in the next Bunch All Peters fell, “ftd came over on to Repute. Quick•re’ w ho was tucked in behind, ran tj Ropute, and also came down. Both fn£ UtQ and Quickfire lost their drivers, their sulkies were badly damaged. ini ß was not the end of the episode, hUT*y er * The two leaders practically Lp th © race won. when Quickfire with sulky dragging side on. galloped ,n '- the pair in the straight. He DvV ° n tb© leaders, and they could . r *° finishing effort through the '•-? r the careering Quick- • , with in© result that Dipnoi, seizopportunity of the others' niisr> p along to win easily. Nelini- 1? ;ind New Metford must cer- ' J / ba.ve been first and second, but Mt-tf* atle ations of Quickfire. New V ' l- f ;nd All Peters carried the , -* of th - investments. Keefton Handicap Oro, Kreisler and lone Haurti, Public picks for the Reef ton but Great Triumph won madA i y aU the Proud Dillon ru n 7A bI S effort to catch him in the train*!* 6 jud &Y but the New Brighton a Pacer was never extended to

win by two lengths. Kreisler, who was not prominent early, was close up third in the fast run race. Macdillon ran a good race, and Cora Tacks was prominent throughout, showing a lot of speed. She should be returned an early winner. Great Triumph was in good form at New Brighton last week, but he made mistakes, and afterward took a lot out of himself by pulling hard. Today he paced in resolute fashion for C. Aker, and never looked like being beaten. Curfew Boy had every chance, but was not good enough. Glenhope Handicap Notwithstanding the fact that he had run a bad race in the Reefton Handicap, Nelson McCormack was made a strong favourite for the Glenhopo Handicap, next in demand being Free Advice and Pluto. Nelson McCormack went well for six furlongs, when he faded out badly and dropped well back among the field. Free Advice looked a winner rounding the far turn, but when Vesuvius ranged alongside her in the straight she pulled out very quickly, and St. Maura and Granite City easily held her safe over the final piece. Orphan, who led into the straight, registered a, good performance, and seems to be coming back to form. Mokihinui Handicap Mercury, a hot favourite for the Mokihinui Handicap, went a very shoddy race and finished last. Avonwood was first out and finished up a very easy winner from Billy Sea, who got up to beat his stable mate, Grey Cloud, by two lengths. Bing Boy and Marshal Neil were with the leader in the early part, but both felt the pinch before the long lane was reached. Henry Logan ran a solid race, and he improved a good deal on his handicap for fourth place. Results are as follow: Earthquake Handicap; of £130; unhoppled trotters; li miles; 3.40 limit.—l Admiral Bingen (S. Khouri), limit, x . G. Holmes, 1; 2 Tot Logan, 24yds, 2; 9 Mount Royal, 48yds, 3. Also: 12 Ohancet, 8 King's Voyage, limit; 3 Wah, 4 Jock Bingen, 7 Nelson Prince, 6 Peter Fashion, 12yds; 10 Electioneer Child, 11 Boneta, 24; 5 Oval, 60. Won by four lengths, same distance between second and third. Oval was fourth. Time, 3.33 2-5. Karamea Handicap, of £150; 15 miles; 3.36 limit.—3 Aleron (J. H. McKendry), 24yds, G. McKendry, 1; 2 Sonoma Laddie, limit, 2; 12 El Direct, limit, 3. Also: 11 Lou Lee, 5 Cyone, 1 Cushla D’Or, 10 Patsy Phegan, limit; 4 Pleasant Wave, 12 and Arikitoa, 36, bracketed; 8 Royal Locanda, 12, and Glenlake, 24, bracketed; 7 Author Franz, 12; 6 Purser, 13 Dusky Pointer, 36; 9 Great Triumph, 48. Won by three lengths; a length between second and third. Cushla D’Or was fourth. Time, 3.22. MURCHISON HANDICAP Of £400; 2 miles; 4.32 limit 3 DAPHNE DE ORO (J. Washington), 36yds, Owner 1 4 ZENITH (W. Houston), 24yds, E. C. McDermott 2 5 TRAVIS AXWORTHY (P. Watson), 12yds, F. G. Holmes o Also: 7 Billy Sea, 13 Genuine, 8 Glenelg, 11 Trimmer, limit; 6 Jean McElwyn, 12vds; 2 Pluto, 24; 14 Logan Chief, 10 Western King, 36; 1 Glideaway, 48; 12 Moneyspider, 60; 9 Quality, 84. Won by half a length; a length between second and third. Genuine was fourth. Time, 4.24 4-5. Seadonville Handicap, of £150; 11 miles; 2.55 limit. —10 Apex (E. A. Berry), 24yds, Owner, 3; 2 Glenrowan, limit, 2; 6 Kreisler, 24yds, 3. Also: Golden Ore, 15 Red Audubon, 16 Audrey Dillon, limit; 1 Lough Neagh, 13 Pet Locanda, 12yds; 4 Alpine Melody, 24; 3 Dilnon, 11 Cora

Tacks, 9 Fair Wave, 12 Sunshower, 3G; 8 Delightment, 7 Tactless, 48; 14 Avenger, 60. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Delightful was fourth. Time, 2.47 4-5. Westport Handicap, of £200; unhoppled trotters; 2 miles; 4.48 limit. —5 Dipnoi (D. Rogers), 36yds, W. Barron, 1; 14 Nelson Boy, 48yds. 2; 1 New Metford, limit, 3. Also: 4 Writer, limit; 7 Repute, 2 All Peters, 15 Great Amazon, 3 Quickfire, 10 Nelson Ata, 24; 6 Dolores, 48; 9 Audobell, 8 Lady Fan, 16 Wild Hebe, 60; 12 Tonic. 96. and Bonnie Belmont, 108, bracketed; 12 Bingen Starr, 96; 3 1 Western Voyage, 132. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Bingen Starr was fourth. Time, 4.44 1-5. Reefton Handicap, of £150; 1 mile; 2.18 limit.—6 Great Triumph (H. W. Aker), limit, C. Aker, 1; 4 Proud Dillon, limit, 2; 2 Kreisler, limit, 3. Also: 7 Robert Guv, 15 Vikota, 10 Mac Dillon, 14 Black Wattle, 9 Becky Mine, 13 Nelson Fay, limit; 3 lone. 11 Cora Tacks, 3 Curfew Bov, 12 Sylvie Logan, 16 Shadowland, 12; 1 M Uriel De Oro, 24; 5 Nelson McCormack. 48. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Mac Dillon was fourth. Time, 2.13 3-ss. GLENHOPE HANDICAP Of £200; li miles; 2.48 limit 5-rVESUVIUS (V. Alborn), 36yds, Owner 1 I —ST. MAURA (H. J. Delargey), 36vds, F. G. Holmes * 9—GRANITE CITY (L- G. King), limit, J. Messervey, jun 3 Also: 11 Darknite, limit; 4 Orphan, limit, and Steel All, 12yds, bracketed; 8 Trimmer, 6 William the Great, limit; 1 Nelson McCormack, 12: 3 Pluto, 24; 2 Free Advice, 36; 10 Jack Potts, 60. Won by two lengths; same between second and third. Free Advice was fourth. Time, 2.43. Mohikinui Handicap (Saddle), of £150; 1 mile; 2.16 limit. —3 Avonwood (W. Kerr), limit, H. Frost, 1; 2 Billy Sea, 24yds, 2; 2 Grev Cloud, 36yds, 3. Also: 8 Bing Boy, 7 Dick Logan, 1 Mercury, limit; 4 Marshal Neil. 12yds; 6 Hector’s Own, 9 Henry Logan, 24; 5 Jolly Pet, 36 Won by a length; same between second and third. Henrv Logan was fourth. Time, 2.15 3-o. Billv'Sea and Grey Cloud were bracketed.