Sensational Race

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 839, 6 December 1929, Page 11

Sensational Race

MISHAP IN TAUMARUNUI ,CUP

Jockey H. Gray Injured

A SENSATIONAL smash, in the Taumarunui Cup today resulted in the well-known jockey. Hector Grav, receiving a broken collarbone. ‘ ’ There were only five runners in this event, and Sir Burnett. making a reappearance after a lengthy spell, was leading, into the back stretch when he fell, and Grays mount, Ohinemuri, a hot favourite, crashed over him. Sir Burnett’s rider escaped with a shaking. Hakanoa was left well clear after the accident and had little difficulty in beating Wendav and Glena Bay, the latter having got away badly. I no weather at Taumarunui was showery and the course holding, the attendance being fair. Parfait Amour scored his first win when he easily captured the Trial Plate, and Abbess was all out to keep off Rose Impin in the hack sprint.

Results; TRIAL PLATE Of £100; 6 furlongs 1 — PARFAIT AMOUR (C. M. Emanuel >, b k, by Romeo—Chartreuse, Syrs, 5.7, A. Tinker 1 4 DAINTY MANNERS, 8.7, G. Spinks L* 5 DERRY BELLE, 5.7, D. Butler .. 3 Also; S Measurer, 2 Nassau Lady, 6 Tlangitown, 7 Searcher, 9 Lady Eustace, 5 Rose Willony.v, and 10 Star Lupin. Won bv four lengths; three lengths separating second and third. Time, 1.17 Winner trained by A. Tinker, Te Rapa. Th* opening - event saw Parfait Amour score the first win of his career. He and Nassau Lady monopolised the betting market. carrying £270 and £ —67 respectively, with a substantial drop to Measurer £9l, and Dainty Manners £69. The latter was first away, and she led ahing the back from Dorrv Belle, Rose Willonyx, Parfait Amour and Searcher. As they approached the top Derry Belle had taken up the running from Dainty Manners, Parfait Amour, Lady Eustace and Rose Willonyx. Turning for home Derry Belle, Dainty Manners and Partait Amour were In close order, and then the favourite shot away to make a one-horse race of it, winning very easily by four lengths. Dainty Manners. who paid more than the winner, was second, three lengths in front of the big outsider, Derry Belle, and next over the line were Rose Willonyx, Rangitown, Measurer, Nassau Lady, Searcher and Lady Eustace, with Star Lupin last. TARINGAMOTU HACK HANDICAP Of £100; 6 furlongs. 2 ABBESS (L. J. Hyde and E. Koleler), br m, by Quin Abbey—Curearua. aged. 7.0, R. McTavish .... 1 S—ROSE LUPIN, 7.2. A Stead .... 2 7—ABBEY QUEEN, 7.0, J. W. Chandler Alto: t Partial Eclipse. 9.0: 3 Snow Prince, 7.3; 4 Tasty, 7.0; b Rubv Dawn, 7.0. Won by a short head, two and a-half lengths separating second and third. Time. 1.18 2-5. Winner trained by T. E. Nash, Huntly. The favourite in the hack sprint, Partial Eclipse, failed unaccountably. The Avondale mare carried £366 and Abbess £5 less, while Rose Lupin £ll6 was at a great price. Snow Prince had charge along the back from Abbess, Rose Lupin. Partial Eclirpso, Ruby pawn. Abbey Queen and Tasty. Nearing the top bend Abbess and Abbey Queen were together ahead of Snow Prince and Rose Lupin, and at the home turn Abbess had a slight call *»ver Abbey Queen, with Rose Lupin, ! 'now Prince, Partial Eclipse, Ruby Dawn and Tasty bunched close up. Abbess was well clear half-way up the running, but then Rose Lupin put in her claim, anc! Abbess had to be hustled along to get a short head decision over the filly. Abbey Queen was two and a-half lengths back in third berth, arc! then followed Snow Prince. Ruby Dawn, Tasty and Partial Eclipse. TAUMARUNUI CUP HANDICAP Of £2OO and Cup; 1J miles 4—HAKANOA (J. Paterson), br g, by ' alkyrian—Fanny Homer, 6yrs. 7.10, R. McTavish 1 ■J—WENDAY, 8.1, H. Goldfinch .. .. 2 - GLEN A BAY, 7.10, J. Cammick .. 3 Also: 1 Ohinemuri, 5.7 (fell) and 5 Sir Burnett, 7.9 (fell). Won by three lengths, third horse a similar distance away. Winner trained by B. S. Paterson, Huntly.

away badly and was soon tailing the field. Ohinemuri and Hakanoa leading up the straight from Kir Burnett. The latter then took up the running and led past tho stands from Hakanoa, Ohinemuri and Wenday, with Glena Bay still well back. Pulling hard, Kir Burnett had just arrived at the entrance 1;o the back stretch when he was seen to falter and fall, and over him toppled Ohinemuri. This left only three horses in the race, Hakanoa being well clear of Wenday. who in turn was well ahead of Glena Bay. Thus they raced throughout, Hakanoa having no difficulty in going on to win easily by three lengths from Wenday, with another three lengths back to Glena Bay. The winner was aided considerably by the accident. Hector Gray, who has not been back in the saddle six weeks, received a broken collarbone, while C. Goulsbro was more fortunate, escaping with a shaking. The accident means that Gray will have to make a quick recovery if he is to fulfil his ridis* engagements at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. MATAPUNA HACK HANDICAP Of £100; 5 furlongs I—JOY GERM (J. IT. Burns), b g, by Quin Abbey—Lord Multifid mare. 6yrs, 7.2, A. Dick 1 7—ABBEY QUEEN, 7.0, J. W. Chandler 2 4—PERENNIS, 7.2, A. Stead 3 Also started: S White Ringlet, 5.5; 2 Awamutu, 8.5; 3 Norval Tea, 7.0; 6 Pure Tea, 7.1 i; 5 Princess Snow, 7.0; 9 Kiritahanga, 7.4; 10 Luxurious, 7.2. Won by a neck, third horse three lengths away. Time, 1.5. Winner trained by owner at Te Awamutu.

A.R.C. FIXTURE SCRATCHINGS ANNOUNCED Ceremony and Cashier were scratched at 9 a.m. today for all engagements at the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting. Ceremony was among those handicapped for the Railway Handicap, and Cashier figured in the Auckland Cup.

The race for the Taumarunui Cup was a sensational affair, two out of the five runners falling, including the favourite, Ohinemuri, who carried and was ridden by PI. Gray. Glena Bay £294. was second choice, with Hakanoa £275 fourth fancy almost as well backed. Glena Bay got