When Slow Beginnings Brought Disaster

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 907, 26 February 1930, Page 12

When Slow Beginnings Brought Disaster

Archeen and Glenstar Were Unlucky

There were four unlucky sportsmen at the recent Dargavil le | meeting, all connected with the one stable. G. Reid was the unfortunate trainer, and three of his patrons, the owners of Archeen and Glenstar, completed the quartet. Incidentally Archeen had two owners at the meeting. The first day he raced in the old colours of Mr. N. Quirk, but on the second day, although carrying the same livery, he was racing in the interests of a popular Northern sportsman. On Saturday Archeen was left a dozen lengths behind when the barrier rose, the Marble Arch gelding standing on the mark. Tlis case appeared hopeless and'his rider would have been excused had he not persevered. But at the home turn his mount had got up to his field, and was moving so well that he still had more than a rough chance. Thrills for the Crowd Half a furlong from home there were six horses strung across the course in a line. They were Partial Eclipse. Gay Cockade, Carl Idem, Tanagra, Mac-

room and Archeen. Over the last little bit Gray, on the favourite, Partial Eclipse, watching both sides for danger, realised it was coming when Tanagra joined him, and Archeen was also threatening to pull it off. So they went over the line, Tanagra a head in front of Archeen, and Partial Eclipse a neck away, Gay Cockade, Carl Idem and Macroom being right on their quarters. It was truly a wonderful finish, with the honours all with Archeen. Tanagra, too, surprised, for he, too, was the last of the bunch to leave the mark. But how unlucky was Archeen, to concede the field a dozen lengths start at least, and then get beaten a head? And the most disappointing aspect, from the viewpoint of trainer G. Reid, was that he wanted that gold stop watch that went to the trainer of the winning horse. As for Mr. Quirk, he was also disappointed. However. Archeen was at such a price that the few shillings extra on the totalisator outlay would help to alleviate the pangs of disappointment.

Nearly a Song Mr. Quirk has some young horses to take in hand, and he instructed his trainer to quit Archeen. A buyer was readily forthcoming, and the deal was completed at a small price—a thirtyshillings investment on Illingar on Monday would have covered the purchase price. Archeen was obviously a cheap horse at this figure, for he had two engagements on Monday, having been paid up for the two sprints. . in the first he was backed like a Limerick, as lie bad every right, to be on liss first day’s display.- But when he was slow out of the tapes again he failed to repeat his first day’s form and was soundly beaten by Owairaka, his supporters losing more than half their investments. Both Slow The Marble Arch gelding was produced again in the second sprint, and also in the race was another from the stable in Glenstar, who two races earlier had run a close second to King Willonyx in the main event. This time Archeen was second favourite at a liberal quotation, and once more he failed to catch the jump out. but Glenstar was even slower to get away. Carl Idem was the winner, making his first score as a three-year-old, and Glenstar was only a neck away, with Archeen third another length back. On this occasion it looked as if Glenstar should have won. It was exasperating luck for the stable, its patrons and its followers. The record was five starts for four seconds and one third, and in four of the contests these horses were conceding starts ranging from three to 12 lengths. It was one of those days when everything goes wrong. Future Plans Although Archeen was purchased for quite a small sum, it is more than Likely that he was a comparatively dear horse before the meeting ended. Bought for a mere song, and with excellent prospects of winning both his engagements on the Monday, liis new owner certainly appeared to be in clover. What a great game is racing! Both Glenstar and Archeen were taken back to Te Aroha by G. Reid, and they will be seen in action at the To Aroha fixture this week-end. Frorh all accounts Archeen will be prepared for the hurdle races at the forthcoming meeting at Wliangarei. Perhaps their future efforts in public will be attended by more than a little luck. They deserve it to make up for the Dargaville misfortunes.

V.R.C. FIXTURE

NEWMARKET AND AUSTRALIAN CUP FIELDS FIRST DAY ON SATURDAY United P.A. —By Telegraph—Copyright MELBOURNE, Tuesday. The following acceptances were posted today in connection with the Racing Club’s autumn meeting. to be held at Flemington on March 1, 4, G and 8: first day NEWJT V.RKET HANDICAP A sweepstakes of £25 each, with £2,500 added; 6 furlongs

Training Work The weather was favourable for training operations this morning. At Flemington on the course proper Leadlight beat Some Quality over 10 furlongs in 2.12. Sir Ribble and Amounis went four furlongs in 51. Kidaides beat Gleamlight over a mile and a-half in 2.435. Doctor’s Orders finished ahead of Income in covering six furlongs in 1.17. Gay Ballerina defeated Binalong over four furlongs in 50. Toper went * five furlongs in 1.4. Ominous compassed a similar distance in 1,2. On the tan Prince Viol occupied 2.49 in compassing 12 furlongs. Stage Saint did a strong mile. Abergwain covered four furlongs on the grass in 53, and Doradus ran a mile on the same track in 1.48. At Caulfield on the grass Greenline (W. Elliott up) covered five furlongs in 1.1, the first three occupying 352Parkwood and Field Artillery went six furlongs in 1.162, and Boaster covered five furlongs in 1.15, going well. Glenanton (R. Medhurst) went four furlongs in 49, and Panola and Remora completedo six furlongs in 1.19 unextended. Tsa.dean galloped nine furlongs in 2.2. Kendler, beating Liquid Cry. covered 10 furlongs in 2.15, the first mile occupying 1.475. Watch Officer and Ring Boy ran five furlongs in 1.45. Riders’ Engagements E. Bartle rides Gay Ballerina in the Newmarket Handicap, and M. McCarten will have the mount on Panola. Ashley Reed will ride Finsbury in the Australian Cup.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT

W.H., Paeroa. —To answer successfully vour query -would entail endless research. However, there was one horse racing at Rotorua recently whose rider carried an all-blue livery, the correct card defining the colours as royal blue. This was Tambourine, owned by Mr. J. G. McGregor, and trained at Ellerslie by J. Buchanan. We do not answer inquiries by letter.

AT TE AROHA

ANNUAL FIXTURE OPENS ON SATURDAY SPLENDID ACCEPTANCES One of the attractive meetings on the country circuit is the annua! fixture stag-eel by the Te Aroha Jockey Club, and with a fine list of acceptances received for the various events, matters look very bright for one of the most successful gatherings in recent years. The meeting is to open on Saturday and will conclude on Monday. Quality and quantity sums .up the fields generally, as may be gauged from the following list: RUAKAKA HURDLES. Of £200; about 1£ miles.

MARLBOROUGH MEETING ACCEPTORS FOR FRIDAY Press Association BLENHEIM, Tuesday. Acceptances .for the first day of the Marlborough meeting on February 28 and March 1 are:—STARBOROUGH TROTTING HANDICAP Of £120; 1| miles Lively ..... Lt Nelson Gar a Lt Pronto .... Lt Lomar .... Lt Ailsa Bingen . Lt Castle Chimes 96 Dan Roco . . . Lt NOVICES HACK RACE Of £80; special weights; 5 furlongs Hunting Call Joie de Val White Doe Winlock Taura Lad Glenace Spearset Emiform Shona Bon Acre Frilford Wailiomai Fair Go Dancing Star Fainting- Kilbroney— Royal Stag— Maritza filly Cyries gelding Jolmeen Greenfield MARLBOROUGH CUP Of £200; 1£ miles

LORD NEPEAN SOLD

J. PAUL TO DRIVE BENEFICE The well-known pacer Lord Kepean, who has raced for several seasons with varied success for Owner F. Toung, changed hands yesterday. S. M. August, who has on occasions been connected with the. little horse in his successes, was the purchaser. Lord Xepean is on the front of the Farewell Handicap today and may return l>is new owner something on the outlay. Benefice, who has been unluekv in her saddle ventures, will compete' toher saddle ventures, will compete today in the harness heats and will under Ken. Morrison, is in nice condition, reflecting credit on her young trainer. Being a difficult mare to handle on the grass circuit, she should be well served by the local expert reinsman.

St lb Greenline . . 10 2 St. Lucia . . Figure . . . 13 Taurus . . . . Aga Khan . . 8 0 Gay Ballerina 8 7 Park wood . . S 7 King of Birdcage , . . 7 9 Revelry . 8 F> Boaster . . . 8 borough. „ 7 5 S 4 8 4 First Arrow . 7 Limber Up . 8 Durward . . 8 Werbelle . . . Glenanton . . S Binalong . . h Spanish Aloysia . . . Galleon . 8 1 Ranana . .. . fi Toper .... 8 1 Myai-in . . 12 SECOND DAV AUS TRALTAX CUP A sweepstakes oi £ 25 each, with £3 000 added; 24 miles Mondeaga . . S 13 Nadean . . . 7 5 Prince Viol . 8 9 Sir Kibble . 7 4 Cimbrian . . 8 Octember . . 7 Kidaides . . S Gleam light . 7 3 Some Pendennis 12 Quality . 8 1 Abergwain 3 1 In Petto . . 13 Blackbird 8 9 Jeypore . . . 12 Plunderer . . 8 7 Ken tie . . . 7 8 fi 7 Finsbury . . 7 S Bavaroy . ' . 8 7 Lead Light . 8 Woodchatter 6 7 Romany Rye 7 «

Archeen . . . 10 8 Ring Potoa . 0 0 Waltzer .. . 9 12 Terrapeen . . 9 9 6 Brundee Boy 9 6 Bert Hinkler ! Star Comet . 9 4 Daylight . . 9 Glenstar . . . 9 0 WAITOA IIAXDICA P Of £130; 7 furlongs Ohromadyne 9 3 Royal Xa.ssau Lady S 31 Visitor . . Bold Archer S 9 Thanks .... Sir Mon cl . . S 9 Aggressive . S 6 Master Amour Biddy Comet 8 4 Miss Albyn . Te Apurangi S 2 JUVENILE HANDICAP Of £ 200; about o fur. Brilliant Lady 8 3 Waimuri . . . 7 7 Tradesman . 7 11 Root Rule . . 5 7 S Wild Time . . Kairangapai f Holly Jlolm . 7 7 Manawhenua Chief Joy . . 7 7 MERRIES MEMORIAL. CUP, Of £650; mile and 3 furlongs. 9 0 Sir Russell . 7 7 Royal Boulton S 13 High Pitch . 8 6 Eager Rose . S 6 Transformer S 4 Mosaic . . . Desert Glow 7 12 King Emerald ‘ SHAFTSBURY HACK IIAXDIC AF Of £200; 6 fur and 52 yards. 9 9 Lucky Alice . 7 9 S 13 Crown Arch Volimond - . S 13 Chromadyne White Princess 8 6 Snow . . - 8 5 Mauriaena 8 5 Master Latour 8 4 Tetrachate . S 3 Quinsilia . . 7 10 Currajong . . 7 10 Arihana . . . 7 10 Te Apurangi 7 10 Wild Country Valcuir . . . 7 10 The Sun . . . WAIHOTJ HANDICAP Of £340; furlongs and 52 yards j pifrim 8 7 Takutama 7 2 8 4 Town Bird . British King S 0 Luminary . . Kingfield 7 7 \alue .... 1 7 4 Ringlet . . Lucy Rose . 7 4 Romford . . . Envoy .... 7 2 CHAMPION HACK CUP Of £300; 9 furlongs and 100 jaids. 9 0 Nassock . . . 8 1 8 10 Indolent . . . S 7 Spring Abbey 8 7 Taumai . . . S 4 Helium .... S 4 Kawini . . . S 3 Bahama . . . S 3 Motere . . . 8 0 Creina's King Red Day . . 7 12 Lucess . . • HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP Of £250 1 mile. S 7 Lunette . . « 7 3 8 5 Partial • 8 5 Eclipse . . . Prince of IVenday . . . Orange ... S 2

Dolomite ... .9 0 Imateagirl 7 3 Royal Game . 8 5 Kiriana . . . V 0 Make Dp . . 7 13 BROOKLYN HACK HANDICAP Of £100; 7 furlongs Tourist ... 10 9 Projection . . 9 4 Dermod .... 9 11 Evening Dainty Way 9 9 "V olplane ... 95 Fallow .... 9 0 SUMMER HANDICAP Of £140; 6 furlongs Booster ... 9 3 Raineses . . . 8 Goblin Market ... 89 Imateagirl . . 7. 0 AWATERE TROTTING HANDICAP Of £100; 1& miles Hone Heke . . Lt Loganway , , Lt W r ilkes . . . , Kentucky Grey Thorpe . , 24 Direct Lt Country Life Shilmat .... Lt Radiola .... 12 Waipuki . . . S4 PELORDS HACK HANDICAP Of £100; 6 furlongs Ex Dono ... 9 0 Projection . . 7 Mandy .... 8 13 Tapestry . . . Dermod . . . S 4 Evening Dainty Ways 8 3 Hero .... Easterly ... 7 10 Dancing Star 7 7 BLENHEIM HANDICAP Of £120 ; 1 mile Royal Game . 9 4 Imateagirl . 8 o Make Up ... S 12 Tourist ... 8 5 Kiriana .... 7 11