Singleton Wins Big Gisborne Race

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1029, 21 July 1930, Page 12

Singleton Wins Big Gisborne Race

CLAREMORE IMPROVES ONE FOR ARROWHEAD Special to THE SUN GISBORNE, Saturday. The Gisborne Racing Club’s winter meeting was continued today. The Te Haparu Steeplechase was won by Kalakaua, who led practically from start to finish and passed the post with something in hand. He gave a fine exhibition of fencing during the race. Tamworth fell over the hurdle in the back stretch the last time round and his rider, P. Mcllroy, suffered a broken collarbone and was removed to Cook Hospital. At the finish of the Turanganui Handicap, the Qfficials gathered, when the president, Mr. I). J. Barry, presented Hector Gray with a, goldmounted whip from the club. In making the presentation, Mr. Barry congratulated Gray on attaining the top of the list of winning jockeys. The totalisator handled £14,2q,0, against £14,948. For the two days £24,076 went through the machine, a decrease of £2,610. There were only five runners left in the Gisborne Hurdles. St. Ames was favoured, with a little more than purseful. Purseful and St. Ames were together to the first jump and Kiwinui and Tall Timber not far behind. The jump gave St. Ames the advantage, Coonardoo losing ground, while Purseful did not clear the hurdles as nicely as the topweight. Round into the straight and past the stand St. Ames led Purseful, Coonardoo, Kiwinui and Tall Timber, and though the leader touched the jump in the straight he did not lose much by it. Round the east bend Purseful made a move and when St. Ames made rather a poor jump Purseful went ahead. Along the back the order was Purseful, St. Ames, Coonardoo, Tall Timber and Kiwinui. Purseful made no mistakes after taking the lead and was four lengths in front when lie hit the straight, finishing comfortably three lengths in front of St. Ames. Coonardoo beat Kiwinui home. Trial Handicap In the Trial Handicap Merry Lu was mado first favourite, with Shine On about 100 tickets behind her. It was rather a straggly start and Winter Boy a lid Merry Lu got the best of it, showing out at once. After the first few strides Merry Lu, Winter Boy, Ruku, Queer Card and Bold Archer were the first five and the decision of the race lay among these runners, the rest of the field being strung out over half a furlong. Merry Lu did not hold the lead long, Winter Boy going to the front at the half mile and showing the way into the straight entrance, with Merry Lu, Queer Card and Bold Archer nearest of the others. Queer Card came round on the outside to snatch the lead at the turn, but after leading to the half distance was displaced by Bold Archer, whose run was made in nice fashion and carried him past the leader for a well-deserved win. Ruku made a good effort in the straight and filled third position behind Queer Card, with Tama Walata fourth. Waikanae Handicap The only withdrawal from the Walkanao Handicap was Nahi. Singleton carried nearly twice the money on Valsier, who was next choice. Rory Mor, Cool Card and Te Awha were first to show from a good start, but Kinsel joined them quickly and at the first bend was lying third behind Cool Card and Rory Mor. The Author made a quick move along the back and was second five furlongs from home, Cool Card having a lead of about two lengths at this point. At the half mile peg the order was still Cool Card, The Author, Rory Mor and Kinsel; but Queen’s Choice was seen moving up and Valsier was also making up a lot of ground. Kinsel and Rory Mor now came on ahead of Cool Card and The Author, Kinsel leading into the straight, but by this time Valsier was close on their heels, and ho got in front at the furlong post. Singleton had been well back in the early stages, but at the bend he was in a good position, and he got a chance for a run through on the rails, making such good use of the opportunity that he was soon on the flank o/ Valsier. Over the last furlong there was never any doubt as to which was going to win, Singleton coming away to win nicely. Kinsel finished fourth. Second Hack Flat Coonardoo, Merry Lu, and Barrocouta were withdrawn from the Second Hack Flat, leaving 11 runners, of whicri Claremore was installed first choice, with Cloyne next, and Russet Moor a little farther down the list. Some time was lost getting the field lined up, Claremore and Cloyne being the chief trouble-makers. Cloyne got as good a start as anything, but Claremore was last after a furlong, and had a lot of ground to -recover when he entered on the serious part of the contest. Cloyne led Russet Moor, Little Wonder, Autumn Sun, and Fall o’ the Year into the back stretch, Little Wonder joining the leader and racing neck-and-neck with Cloyne past the halfmile peg, with Russet Moor still third, and Autumn Sun in close touch. Claremore was seen to be making an improvement in his position just after passing the half-mile, and he was on the outside, and only a length or twoaway from the leaders, as they reached the bend. Autumn Sun was on the rails just behind Cloyne, and Little Wonder eased out a bit. Autumn Sun made a good advance, but Claremore was going exceedingly well, and he swept past Cloyne and Autumn Sun to win by a length. Autumn Sun was third, and Russet Moor next. Across the line, followed by Fall o’ the Year and Little Wonder. Te Hapara Steeplechase Of the five starters left in the Te Hapara Steeples, Master Arch was first choice. Kalakaua piloted the field all the way except for a brief period in the second circuit, when Highwayman drew level, and showed his colours in front for a few moments. The order over the first fence was Kalakaua, Highwayman, Tamworth, Garzon, and Master Arch, but Tamworth lost his position through a bad jump. Coming to the sod wall, Kalakaua led Highwayman, Master Arch, Garzon, and Tamworth in that order. Kalakaua was fencing beautifully, and Garzon was also doing well, but Highwayman and Master Arch were inclined to run down their fences at times, and Master Arch did this markedly at the board fence on the east bend of the second round. Highwayman’s brief leadership in the back stretch was lost when he cleared the fence with some hesitation. Kalakaua jumping into the lead again, and going on to win by four lengths, after making no trouble about the remaining jump. Garzon made quite a sound effort over the last mile, and was close to Highwayman at the finish. Turanganui Handicap The field was despatched without loss of time, Arrowhead and Royal Songster being first to show out, and were followed closely over the first furlong by Autumina, Whakaari, Nahi and Barracouta. Along the back Royal Sopgster had a short lead on Arrowhead, and the order of the next four was Autumina, Rarracouta, Nahi and Autumn Sun, the last-mentioned pair being a length behind Barracouta.

Salamander was last practically all the way, and though he made a run from the straight entrance, did not get far up into the bunch. Royal Songster still had the lead, at the home turn, but Arrowhead tackled him strongly, and was in front at the distance, with Autumn Sun coming strongly on the inside. Nahi became prominent in the straight, but could not sustain the pace with Arrowhead, who scored convincingly. Autumn Sun and Royal Songster were in the minor places. Next were Autumina, Whakaari, Tama Waiata, and Nahi, with Barracouta and Salamander last. / 9 Farewell Handicap In the Farewell Handicap six went to the post, King Wanga carrying most tickets by a. margin of about 100 over Golden Shadow in a good pool. The start was delayed a few minutes through Otene backing through the barrier, but the despatch was gdod. Otene, King Wanga, and Golden Shadow were first to show out. King Wanga went out in front after two furlongs, and Otene gradually slipped back, leaving Golden Shadow in second position. On the west bend the order was King Wanga, Golden Shadow, Otene, Valsier, Claremore, and The Author, but the first three were passed near the home turn by Valsier and Claremore, who battled out a good finish, Valsier winning bv a length and a-half. The Author, who made a good final run, was fourth. The following are the results: Gisborne Hurdles, of £140; 1J miles.— (W. Smith), br m, aged. OS ,eu ’ 1: 1 Ames, 0.10, P. McllroV 2; 5 Tall Timber, 9.4, J. Walsh! ! S : 4 Kiwinui, 0 Coonardoo, 8.0. Thre* lengths; one length. Time, 2.52 3-5. R TC' a * Handicap, of £300; 6 furlongs.— 3 Smlth >- br g. 4yrs, 9.0, ? ld .? n S h V, V 4 Queer Card, 9,0, J. a’i V 7 R Hi5 u ,' 3.0, ' v - Broughton, 9. Also, a Abbey Dale, 9.2; 6 Tama Waiata, l_^f e rry Lu, 2 Shine On, 12 Te Arikl nt ,fboy. 10 Erin’s Boy, 11 Lady Hot-- \°*}’ P on .9" ai ; J -°- Three-quarters of a length; half a length. Time, 1.18 1-5. WAIKANAE HANDICAP Of £160; 1 mile. I ~f'.^ Gl Tn E 7; ON i <g- J- Barry), b h, I rf>, lv.li, .A.. r. , FlllS . i .“s. A^™».i^“E e " A^2SSS n > ; c,i - Also: 4 Bold Front, 3 0.0; 5 Queen's 9 Thi \ K ,i niieI ’ 312; 7 Rory Mot i-'.n’vi 1 n J u ‘'u ,h “ r , s Prim ax, 9 Cool of a length Time* thle *-<iuarter s -f cfa n r d e t n H o a r C e k (^. l^a?o f ne £ ) W S : g 7 L. Duiieu, 1; 2 Cloyne, 9.10,11. Young 2 9 Autumn Sun, 9.0, J. Leach, 3. Also; 9 lago. J.J; 11 Outfit, 7 Little Wonder, 9 9; 5 ball o the \ear., 3 Russet Moor, 6 Wel- - Bells, 10 Kathelnoa, 4 Little Gift, 9.0; Half a length; neck. Time, 1.31 3-s! Te Hapara* Steeples, of £100; about " 7 miles.—2 Kalakaua (<;. Twist) br •• ufed. 10.6. J. Tinsley. 1; 4 Highwayman .'> A V l ? r s« n) , br g aged. 10,3, A. Jenkins, -, •> G;irzon (11. F. Finnane), br k ae*.’ 10.0, r j. Lead, ! Also; 1 Master Xfch. lenWth T TTme C ; r BV-2 0 : 5 . iOUr lel,Sths: 0,10 Turanganui Handicap, of £120; 7 furlongs.- 1. Arrowhead (J. Boyd), br g •lyrs, 0.6, H. Goldfinch, 1; 5 Autumn Sun* ?-i“ Royal Songster. 0.5*. 11. Gray, 3. Also: i Autumnina. o 11- 4 Nahi. 9-9; 3 Whakaari, 0.2; 6 Barracouta, 8 fama alata, 0 Salamander 0 0 Threeduarjers of a length; half a length. Time. FareweM Handicap, of £140; 6 furlongs 3 \ alsiei 1 (.1. \\ illiamson), ch g, sy rs nf.’iiF.*. A o ,!i 5 Claremore, 9.0, I.’ Duiieu, 2, 1 King Wanga, 10.7, H. G01d.3- Also: 2 Golden Shadow, 9 3- G Enlth^fe 9 i°i6 4 3-°5! ene - 9 °- ngth; AT TIMARU

SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT HANDICAPS DECLARED TIMARU, Sunday. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. K. Henrys for the South Canterbury Hunt meeting on Saturday next:

READY FOR THE FRAY MARITA’S NEXT ENGAGEMENT The ’chaser Marifa has done sound roadwork since racing at Xllerslie a few weeks ago, and this accounts for his forward condition. He is among the regulars at headquarters now, in view of the Pakuranga Hunt Club’s annual meeting, when he will contest the main steeplechase event, the Hunt Cup. Marita filled minor placings in jumping races at this fixture last year, but he has very little stamina, and is on the small side, factors which materially affect his prospects. However, he is a beautiful lepper, and always has a jumper’s chance.

HADLOW HACK HURDLES Of £120; l'j miles Camisader . 10 2 HeisJer . 10 2 Mem bo . . . 9 12 Hard Prince .0 10 Gold Mint 9 7 Gold town . . 9 5 Fairness ... 9 0 PAREORA HUNTERS 1 STEEPLE- * -HASE Of £120; 2 miles Barring-ton . 11 3 Deportment 10 5 Ngahue . . . 10 3 Tractarian . 10 3 Gold town . . 10 0 Alarco Polo . 10 0 Monko . . . 10 0 W est Dome . 9 11 Pleasant Q Point . . . 9 11 Willow Glen 9 1 L Bladon . . . 9 1 J • SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLE- ‘ 'HASE Of £200; 2i miles Snowfall . . 11 13 Radiate . . . 11 8 Rangatahi 9 13 A alves .... Jack .... 0 0 LEVELS hack handicap Of £90; € I furlongs Fair Money 10 11 On Top . . . 10 2 Lit tie Valuator. . . . 10 1 Sweet Refrain 9 12 Desert Soup 9 12 Night Effort 9 8 Royal Royal Laird 9 0 Limond . . 9 6 Tui Bird ... 9 Or if! am 1> . . 0 G Last Mack . 9 5 The Alissioner 9 0 Blue Ray . . 9 Dry Area . . 9 0 TESCHEMAKER HUNT CUP Of £150; 2* miles. Rangitahi . . 10 13 Barrington . 10 11 Night Raid . 10 7 Pleasatit Point 9 £ Wairio . . . . 10 5 Tvulrange . . 9 Kuku 10 3 Red Heather 9 12 Ngahue . . . 9 12 Tractarian . 9 12 HUNTERS’ HANDICAP Of £100; li miles. Scion .... 11 8 Briar thorn . 10 Gold Mint. . 11 S Fresh Breeze 11 6 8 Commenter . 11 5 Bonatic . . . 11 2 West Dome . 11 1 Stai- Stranger Fairness . .10 II 10 13 Blue Ray . . 10 7 Barrington . 10 12 CLAREMONT ' HANDICAP Of £100; 1 mile. Taboo. . . . 10 13 Town Ala j or 10 9 Quarterdeck 9 Beau Geste . 10 5 Alas ter Royal Alint . 9 Clarence . 10 3 First Raid . 9 9 Topere .... 9 9 Punches town 9 7 0 Evening. . . 9 5 * WASHDYKE TROT HANDICAP Of £100; 3.40 class; ; 1} miles (saddle) Accumulator . Et Nor wester . . 94 Ando Dillon . Et Broker . . . . Et Tiny Bingen . Cranleigh. . . Et Alary Locanda Et Danny Boy . . Rawhitiroa . . Et Real Girl. . . Et Red Shiner . . Royal Wrack . Et Sonoma Star . Happy Lass . 12 Dan Bogan . . 24 John Noble . . 180