Stirring Contests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 905, 24 February 1930, Page 13

Stirring Contests

OTAHUHU TROTTING FIXTURE White Satin’s New Record DOUBLE TO J. SHAW AND A. McMILLAN rIE summer carnival of the Otahuliu Trotting Club was successfully launched on Saturday, when the first day’s card was presented. The^weather was ideal and, despite several strong counter-attractions, the attendance was large. The many stirring contests raised the enthusiasm of the big crowd to a high pitch, and various winners were given good receptions.

The Alexandra Park track was in order, and generally smart tinl es were recorded. Speculation was hHsk the ablo totalisator staff handling £39,703 for the clay. While this represented a small decrease of £677 compared with the last Cup day rtjfures of £40,380, the returns were highly satisfactory. The management of the function left nothing to be desired and the club’s high standard of hospitality was well maintained by the president, Mr. 11. It, Mackenzie. The various officials, working harmoniously. attended to their respective duties in an unflagging manner. The secretarial staff, under the personal supervision of Air. R. I. Abjjolum. rendered excellent service, and got through a solid day’s work in a highly creditable style. Messrs. li. T. Keid and A. Commons, in their official stipendiary capacity, kept a keen lookout on the proceedings, but there was nothing to cause any unpleasantness in connection with tho sport. After the saddle event the rider of Benefice complained of interference by the rider of To Wahia, but after a lengthy inquiry the protest was dismissed. The racing throughout was of a high order, and tho spectacular contests and stirring finishes were a compliment to the work of handicapper C. E. Goosman. Champion Filly The high-class performance of the brilliant three-ycar-old trotter White Satin was received with enthusiasm, and owner George AlcAtilJan was the recipient of innumerable congratulations on the Wrack filly’s achievement in establishing a fresh record. In registering 3.31 4-5 for tho mile and a-half, the youngster reduced her Australian record recently put up at Dunedin. She won like a champion and gave Roy Berry a cosy drive. Decidedly popular with the crowd was the dual success of the Epsom trainer-driver J. Shaw, whose venture of late at fortune's wheel did not return many winning numbers. After a failure with Arachne, and misfortune with Native Prince, the alley turned in Shaw's favour and he scored with Warspite and Carmel, both of which he handled in his very beat style. Alan McAlillan, whose representatives are always favoured by Epsom patrons, also captured a brace, Ala-

Some Dillon, Pavlova, Nella Dillon, Gaza, and First Flight. There was practically no alteration till the home turn was negotiated, where Nathaniel had a slight call over Pavlova, with Nella Dillon and First Flight handy. In a splendid finish Pavlova scored by half a length from Nella Dillon, with First Flight a neck away Nathaniel was fourth, and then came Some Dillon, Mountain Princess, Haerenga Pai. and Dad’s Hope. Mount Albert Handicap Akenehi, carrying £1,479, was an odds-on favourite, and Linnett the Great, £736. was the next best fancied for the Mount Albert Handicap. The field went away well, the favourite, however, being a bit slow to start. Going past the stand for the first time Kolmar held a lead of seven lengths

chine Gun winning the principal item and Te Wahia being successful in tho saddle race. Waikaha Breaks Down J. T. Paul made a big attempt to join the dual winners’ list, and after driving Akenehi homo in a remarkably cool and confident manner in the Mount Albert Handicap tried to capture the President’s Handicap with his ‘•rack trotter Waikaha. At one stage the public idol looked to have the race in safe keeping, but at tho height of pressure his dicky leg gave way, leaving him without that well-known Waikaha finishing punch, and Write*'’ beat him easily in the run home. The Mangere-owned trotter was in a bad way when he returned to tho paddock, and it will bc> problematical if he ever sports silk again. Writer was driven a waiting race by Ces. Donald, in tbe chief square-gaited event, and after allowing his rivals to make play for over a mile and a-half, he asserted his eiaim in tho last furlong to win “on his head.”

The same driver appeared + o handle Sir Author, favourite for the Papakura Handicap, in a similar manner. The leaders, howover, on this occasion, went on with the business. and Donald, well hemmed in about the centre of the b‘o field, never threatened danger »n the run home. Pavlova, owned by the popular Auckland sportsman, Mr. E. H. Cucksey, and driven with the masterly band of J. Bryce, accounted for the Improvers’ event in good style. It proved an interesting contest in every respect and tho committee would have no reason to regret tho inclusion of auch an item on the programme. A review’ of the various events, with the results, is appended. Trial Handicap White Satin. £1,230, was a pronounced favourite for the Trial Handicap, and trotting like the young champion is, came away at the end to ssore nicely. Nebraska and Lord Roberts broke badly, while Lord Haldano refused to strike a gait and was not persevered with. Lady" Ena went away smartly from Te Ngutu and Colonel Thorpe, and when they came round ®Sain Lady Ena was still well clear of Te Ngutu (galloping), Don Zolock, Rangitero. with White Satin making up Sround. Crossing the top the favourite p U t i n a tine dash, which carried her into second berth behind Lady Ena. Rangitero next. White Satin came to win easily in 3.31 4-5, establishing a fresh record for a three-year-trotter. Lady Ena broke, but settled down to beat Rangitero by a |l e 'k for second money. Then followed -ogo’s Promise, Don Zolock. Te Ngutu Paradigm. Lady Pina carried only and paid almost double figures for second. Tamaki Handicap Arachne. £B2t, and Pavlova. £744, Tj ero best backed in the Tamaki Handicap. Nathaniel began well, and led °ut from Pavlova. Some Dillon, Gaza. '? nc; Arachne, but the last-named badly, and dropped back. At _ n * stand the leaders were Nathaniel.

from Sebisca and Anseline, and there was another gap of six lengths between them and Peterson and Akenehi. Going into the straight for the second time, Linnett the Great broke, and was pulled up. Kolmar, Lady Sebisca, Anseline (who broke), Akenehi, and Peterson was the order. The same order was observed going down the back for the last time, with the favourite, Akenehi, improving her position. At the turn she was behind Kolmar and Sebisca. Once straightened up for home, Akenehi came through in lino style, and, driven very confidently, he won nicely by a length and a-quarter, with two lengths and a-half between Kolmar and Anseline. Peterson was fourth, and Sebisca next. President’s Handicap Writer was fancied to tho extent of £1,692, and tho second favourite, Waikaha, carried £790. Writer moved away slowly, Gold Sovereign and Tradesman leading out, while Rose Bingen broke up badly at the back. Passing tlio stand the order was Gold Sovereign, Tradesman, I-lutu, Waikaha, Writer and Peter McKinney. ing round again Gojd Sovereign and Tradesman were together in front of Waikaha, Mutu and Writer. Going along the back Mutu tool> charge, and crossing tho top Writer went up to Gold Sovereign and Waikaha. Mutu turned for home in front of Writer, followed by Gold Sovereign, Waikaha and Tradesman. The favourite came away well to win easily by two lengths from Waikaha. with Tradesman one and a-lialf lengths away third. Gold Sovereign, Mulu and Peter McKinney were next. Papakura Handicap Carrying £1,691 Sir Author was the best fancied with Mountain Dell (£879) next. The winning bracket, VV:irs]->ite--Stoney, carried £658. Stoney refused to go olt at a correct gait, and Stanmoor was- slow away. Warspite led out from Tony Victor, and had a nice lead when passing the stand. Tony Victor, Explosion, Limosa, Cornelian, Concertina, Hal Chimes and Sir Author were next. Passing the stand the second time Warspite was five lengths ahead of Cornelian, with Limosa. Hal Chimes, Stanmoor, Mountain Doll and Evelyn Loeanda next. Warspite maintained the lead going down the back and at the home turn was still dear of Explosion, Mountain Dell, and Tony Victor. The winner made no race home down the straight, winning nicely by a length, with a length and a-half separating Explosion and Reremai. Limosa was fourth and the next to finish were Tony Victor. Stanmoor, Brutus and Mountain Dell. Moss Davis Handicap Sunshower (£1,695) was the nopular choice, with Talent (£918) and Carmel

£795) next Ttcckburn failed to go correctly at the start, and Oalthampton led out from Gold Dial, Joybird, Florent and All Bell. Passing the stand Oakh mpton led from Gold Dial, Carmel, Talent Joybird, Free Advice and Sunshower. Along the back Gold Dial ran to the front from Carmel, Joybird, Florent. Free Advice and Sunshower. Gold Dial turned for home clear of Carmel with Talent and Joybird handy, and in a good finish Carmel just got up to get the decision. Joybird was

fourth with Talent, First Carbine and Jewel Pointer next. Railway Handicap To Wahia was the public fancy, carrying £1,274. Laplander with £1.091 was also popular and the second horse, Dick Dillon, carried £577. Vanity Boy refused to leave the mark and Uncle Bert and Glandore broke up badly. Dad’s Hope led past the stand from Te Wahia, Satinbird, and Dick Dillon. Going along the back Dad’s Hope, Te Wahia, Benefice, Dick Dillon and Laplander was the order. Across the top Te Wahia and Benefice raced away in front of the field and turned for home in front of Laplander. Dad’s Hope and Dick Dillon. Te Wahia finished best and won by two lengths from Dick Dillon, who finished well under pressure to beat Laplander, who bored out to the fence, by a long neck. Next came Benefice, Master Huia, Dad’s Hope and Goldman. TRIAL HANDICAP Of £200; limit 3.45; li miles. 1— WHITE SATIN (G. McMillan), bf, by Wrack—Pearl Pointer, 3yrs, 60yds, R. Berry 1 12—LADY ENA (J. J. Hill), br m, by First Voyage—Kentucky mare, aged, limit, A. ITill ! 2 RANGITERO (J. A. Mitchell), b g, by Native King—Calmly, aged, 24yds, W. Hughes 3 Also: 10 Te Ngutu, limit; 13 Wiriwhata, limit, 6 Colonel Thorpe, “limit; 15 Petulant, limit; S Nebraska, limit; 4 Lord Roberts, 12yds; 11 Don Zolock, 24yds; 3 Lord Haldane, 60yds; 5 Togo’s Promise, 72yds; 6 Audo .Spray, S4yds; 14 Paradigm, 96yds; and 9 Marble Star, 108yds. Won by two and a-half lengths, with a neck between second and third. Times: 3.31 4-5, 3.37 4-5 and 3.36. Winner trained by R. B. Berry, Templeton. TAMAKI HANDICAP, Of £200; limit, 2.57£; 1J miles. 2 PAVLOVA (E. H. Cucksey). blk m, by Man-o’-War Our Aggie, aged, limit, J. Bryce 1 4 NELLA DILLON (T. M. Robertson, b m, by Author Dillon —Nell Pointer, syrs, 48yds, F. J. Smith 2 3 FIRST FLIGHT (McKendriek Bros.), br f, by Blue Mountain King—Guiding Star, 3yrs, 24yds, A. Bryce 3 Also: 15 Man o’ Bellce limit; 11 Gaza, limit; 5 Some Dillon, limit; 11 Nathaniel, limit; 6 Mountain Princess, 12yds; 10 Maid of the Mountains, 12yds; 8 Haroto, 24yds; 7 Hohora, 24yds; 1 Arachne, 24 yds; 13 Dad’s Hope, 24j'ds; 12 Horizon, 24yds; 9 Haerangi Pai, 36yds; 14 Great Ballin, 36yds; 17 Trustworthy, 60yds; and 16 Lord Nepean, 72yds. Won by half a length, with a. neck between second, and third. Times: 2.50 1-5, 2.49 2-5, and 2.51 3-5. Winner trained by T. W. Nightingale, Onchunga. MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP (Harness), Of £200; 4.48 limit; 2 miles. 1— AKENEHI (M. H. Tims), gr m, by Peter Moko —Agnes Chief, 6yrs, 48yds, J. T. Paul ** 1 3—KOLMAR (S. G. Larcom), br g, by Nelson Bingen—Rothschild mare, aged, limit, A. W. Broughton - - * • • • * 2 6 ANSELINE (J. Gee), b m. by Nut Ansel —Mattie, aged, 24yds, J. Gee ° Also Started. —Peterson, 36yds; Linnett the Great, 48yds; Sebisca, 48yds. (Winner trained by J. T. Paul, Mangere.) Won by one and a-quarter lengths, tv%> and a-half lengths betw r een second and third. Times: 4.40 2-5, 4.45, 4.44 2-o. OTAHUHU CUP HANDICAP (Harness) Of £750; 4.30 limit; 2 miles 3-MACHINE GUN (R. A. McMillan) b g, by Machine Brick—Thorn, aged, 48yds, R. A. McMillan .... 1 9—THE ABBEY (Mrs. C. McGregor) ch g, by Gold Bell—The Abbess, aged. 24yds. W. Clifton 2 2 KOMAR A (J. L. Webb), bk 4>, by Cathedral Chimes—Bright Alice, aged, 60yds, A. Bryce 3 Also started. —4 Torpedo Huon, 7 Native Prince, limit; 2 Nelson Tasker, 12yds; I Sunshower, 5 Free Advice 24yds; 8 Jewel Pointer, 60yds; 6 Padlock, 96yds. Won by a long neck, three lengths between second and third. Times: 4.27, 4.29 1-5, 4.27 2-5. Winner trained by R. A. McMillan, Tamahere. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (HARNESS) Of £350; 4.40 limit; 2 miles. 1 — WRITER (E. Morgan), ch g, by Author Dillon—Ruby S., syrs, 12 yds, C. Donald 1 2 WAIKAHA (J. T. Paul), b g, by Gold Bell —-Wild Pirate, aged, 84 yds, J. T. Paul 2 7 TRADESMAN (E. G. Sandall), b g, by First Voyage—Kentucky Marc, aged, limit, G. Phipps .... 3 Also started: —6 Gold Sovereign, limit; 4 Mutu, 24yds; 3 Peter McKinney, 48 yds: 5 Rose Bingen, 96yds. Won by two lengths, one and a-half between second and third. Times: 4.47, 4.42, 4.49 2-5. Winner trained by C. Donald, Belfast. PAPAKURA HANDICAP (HARNESS) Of £3OC; 4.37 limit; 2 miles. 3 WARSPITE (Averill Bros.), b g, by Man-o’-War—Victor Royal mare, syrs, limit, J. Shaw .. . . 1 5 EXPLOSION (M. J. Moodabe). ch g, by Nelson Bingen—Ena Bell, 6yrs, limit, A. J. Julian 2 4 REREMAI (J. Simkin), b m, by Our Thorpe—Grattan Maid, aged, 4Syds, J. T. Paul 3 Also started:—7 Limosa, limit; 12 Tony Victor, limit; 13 Concertina, limit; 3 Stoney, limit (bracketed with Warspite); II Cornelian, limit; 12 Hal Chimes, 12 yds; 1 Sir Author, 24yds; 2 Mountain Bell, 36yds; 10 Brutus, 36yds; 9 Stanmoor, 4Syds; S Evelyn Loeanda, 60yds. Won by a length, one and a-half between second and third. Times: 4.34 2-5, 4.35, 4.31 3-5. Winner trained by J. S. Shaw. Ellerslie. MOSS DAVIS HANDICAP (HARNESS) Of £350; 2.472 limit; li miles. 3-CARMEL (W. Land), eh g, by Our Thorpe—The Abbess, aged, 24yds, .T. Shaw 1 9—GOLD DIAL (G. A. Williams), ch m, by Gold Bell—Sundial, aged, limit, G. A. Williams 2 6 FLORENT (C. E. Sampson), b g, by Florizel—Adelaide, aged, limit. A. W. Broughton 3 Also started:—s Oakhampton, limit; 11 First Carbine, 12yds: 7 Joy Bird, 12yds; 5 Rockburn, 12yds; 1 Sunshower, 24yds; 4 Free Advice, 24vds; 2 Talent, 24yds; 10 All Bell, 24yds; 1- Nelson Tasker, 60yds; 13 Jewel Pointer, 60yds. Won by one and a-half lengths, half a length between second and third. Times: 2.45 2-5. 2.47 4-5, 2.45. Winner trained by J. S. Shaw. Ellerslie.

RAILWAY HANDICAP (Saddle) Of £250; 2.17 limit; 1 mile 1— TE WAHIA (R. A. McMillan), bg, by Our Thorpe—Roskill Bell, Oyrs, 12yds, R. McMillan . 1 S—DLCIv5 —DLCIv DILLON (G. Phipps), ch g, by Kvana—Lou Dillon, aged, 12yds, C. Fair man 2 2 LAPLANDER (C. Nordquist). b g, by Harold Dillon—Scottish Queen, 6yrs, 24yds, F. G. Holmes 3 Also started: 9 Satinbird. limit; 11 Trustworthy*, limit; 6 Dad’s Hope, limit: 4 Vanity Boy, limit; 7 Glandore, limit: 3 2 Lord Nepean, limit; 3 Benefice, limit; 13 Uncle Bert, 12yds; 10 Goldman, 36yds; S Master Huia, 36yds. Won by two lengths, a long neck between second and third. Times: 2.15 1-5, 5.15 1-5, 2.15. Winner trained by R. A. McMillan, Tamahere,