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Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1928, Page 4

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WESTLAND RACE MEETINC FRBSWI WINS THE AUTUMN. riRRSIDENT’S TO SKY QUEST. By Telegraph—Prees Association. Hokitika, Last Night. The Westland Racing Club’s autumn meeting wa s held to-day, heavy rain falling throughout the afternoon. The course was heavy. The attendance was email. The totalizator handled .£-1410. es against £5935 last year. The reSirhtg are:— TRIAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-haif. i KING CHEOPS. 8.8 1 3 SOLGELE, 7.13 2 4 SEAGAY, 7.12 3 Scratched: St. Nicholas. Hopeon. Wot by a length, with half a length fee-tween second and third. Time, Imin SV l-ssee. EASTER HURDLES. One mile and a-'half. I—ROYAL LAND, 9.3 1 3—HEISLER, 19.6 2 B— GAY QUEEN, 10.5 3 Scratched: Gay Gauntlet. Won by one and a-half lengths, with ft length between second and third. Time, Sinin 56 2-ssee. * EXPRESS TROT. One mile. 1— LADY BEE, scratch 1 3—VARINA, 96yds bhd 2 3 RITA GAY,'l2oyds bhd 3 Scratched: Spotlight. Won by half a length, with a-length between second and third. Time. 2min 39 l-ssee. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a half. 2 FRESCO, 7.10 1 6 BRiONSTELL. 7.13 2 1— CARNOT, 8.8 3 Scratched: Prince Ferouz, Atone, Wharf edale. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min Ifteec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Six furlongs. fI—SKY QUEST, 9.0 1 4 ANTHONIE, 8.3 2 2 QUILLFIRE, 9.7 3 Also started: Carrigal’er, Atone, Erin-go-Bragh, Ayrburn. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin 14aec. DOMINION TROT. B—PLAYGIRL, scratch 1 4—BINGEN WILKES, 96vds bhd .. 2 3 DILLON CHIMES, 84yds bhd .. 3 Scratched: Lady Bee, Royal Review, EpoWight. Won by a neck, with seven lengths feeitween gec-ond and third. Time, 4min 6 4-ssec. HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. 4 BANK DRAFT, 8.8 1 7- RIGS, 8.10 ’ 2 6—NO RESPONSE, 3

Ako started —Carnot 9-8, The Harp 6.6, Rapid Rose 8.10, Wharfedale 8.8, Gay Gauntlet 8.4, St. Nicholas 8.1. A great finish. Won by half a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 34 l-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. I—MALMSEY, 8.8 1 3—PARA, 7.10 2 J— HALLOWMOON, 9.5 3 Also started —Hopeon. Won by two lengths. Time, imin 28 J seee. THE GREYMOUTE MEETING. HANDICAPS DECLARED. Greymouth, Last Night. The Greymouth Jockey dub's handicaps for the autumn meeting on April 14 are:— NOVICE STAKES. Five furlongs and t-half. —Killaddie, Hopeon, Craftsman, Jazz Queen, Bowser, Lighthearted, St. Nicholas 9.0, Toomyvara, Lady Mid 8.5. HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and * half and 110 yards.—Heisler 11.0, Gay Queen 10.8, Royal Land 10.3, Sir Wai 6.12, Flying Master 9.12, Lord Leslie, Rapid Rose, Ayrburn, Gay Gauntlet 9.3, Big Push, Hopeon 9.0.

HANNAN MEMORIAL. One mile and a quarter.—Ardfinnan 9.2, Carnot 8.10, Bronstell 8.8, Killoeh 8.7, Steel Bar, Fresco 8.6, The Harp 8.3, Prince Feronz 7.12, Lancer 7.11, Wharfedale 7.7, John Dix 7.3, Jubilant 7.0.

EASTER HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Scrambler 9.0, Bank Draft 8.11, No Response 8.10, Gaslight, Sea Gay 8.6. Atone 8.5, Birthmark 8.4, Motor Smash 8.3, Smithereens 7.11, Killaddie 7.9, Lighthearted, Toomyvara, Bowser

FLYING HANDICAP. Five furtonga.— Moorland 9.11, Sky Quest 9.8, King Cheops 9.7, Quillnre, Malmsey 9.5, Spode 6.0, Heisler, Erin-go-Bragh 8.10, Solgele 8.9, Ca-rrigallen 8.7, Scoff 8.6, Anthonie, Atone 8.5, Royal Land 8.2, Corn Rigs 8.1, Ayrburn 8.0, Pickaninny 7.13, Grey Fineh 7.13, Craftsman 7.0. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half.—Moorland 9.8, HalJownoon, Malmsey 9.3, Spode 8.12, Tip Tree 8.5, Corn Rigs, Caliburn 8.3, Atone, King’s Jester 8.2, Gaslight 8.0 Motor Smash 7.12. Para 7.10, John Dix 7.0.

HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Sky Quest 10.6, Ardfinnan 10.3, King Cheops 9.12, Carnot 9.10, Bronstell 9.8, Steel Bar 9.6, The Harp, Bank Draft 9.3, Corn Rigs, Prince Ferouz, Birthmark 8.12, Gay Queen 8.11, Gold Mint 8.10, Wharfedale. Rapid Rose 8.8, No Response 8.4, Jubilant, Gay Gauntlet 8.0.

FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half. —Moorland 9.8, Heilownoon, Quillfire. Malmsey 9.3, King Cheops 9.2, Spode, Killoeh 8.12. Scrambler, Heisler, Erin-go-Bragh 8.8, Solgele 8.7, Tip Tree, Carrigalien 8.5, Anthonie 8.4, Caliburn 8.3, King’s Jester 8.2. Gaslight 8.0, Gold Mint 7.13, Motor Smash, Birthmark, Jara 7.12.

RECORD PRICE FOR COLT. SYDNEY YEARLING SALES. By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. Received April 12, 9-35 p.m. A. and N.Z. Sydney, April 12. At the yearling sales to-day a SaltashWeltea eolt sold for 6750 guineas to Messrs. Hope, Robinson and Fell. This is a record price for Australia, the previous best being 5500 guineas for Avant Courier. Mr. John Broean paid 4000 guineas for a full brother of Windbag, and Mr. Cecil Gooby gave 2000 guineas for a Magpie-Lacerta youngster. LIMERICK’S GREAT VICTORY. A. and N.Z. Sydney, April 12. The Sydney Morning Herald, referring t > Limerick’s win, says: "The horse did not get away well, but MeCarten displayed great resource, which enabled him to settle down nicely, and throughout the race he summed up the position nicely, which enabled him to win comfortably. Limerick’s achievement has still further enhanced his claims as the best all-round galloper seen for many years.’’ The Telegraph says: “Limerick gained a magnificent victroy and has already proved that as a stayer he has no peer in Australia or New Zealand. Yesterday’s win earned for him the undisputed right to be acclaimed the champion miler of Australia and New Zealand.’’ GOLD THREAD DESTROYED. A. and N.Z. Sydney, April 12. The hurdler Go-Id Thread fell at a hurdle at Randwiek and was so badly injured that he had to be destroyed. AVONDALE ACCEPTANCES. By Teiegraph, —Press Association. Auckland, April 12. In the Maiden Plate at Avondale Eager Rose (7.9) should be added to the acceptors. LIMERICK'S GREAT RECORD. STAKE WINNINGS OVER f36,WK). (By “Hurry Chi.”) On the occasion of Limerick's great victory over Gothic in the All Aged Stakes at Randwiek on Wednesday a review, of the record of the great son of Liniond and Medley will not be out of place. As a two-year-old he faced the starter on nine occasions for three wins and one second, but it was in his next season that he really came into the limelight. He had fourteen races, winning six, being second in a similar number of occasions and third once. His only unplaced performance was in the Melbourne Cup. As a four-year-old he has raced on 15 occasions for 13 wine and two seconds, one of which was in a handicap event -(the Metropolitan). In his last 21 starts he has scored 17 wins and four seconds, a really remarkable performance. Following is a complete record of his career on the race track: — At Two Years. Unplaced in Nursery Handicap (Manawatu), 5 furlongs, 7.5; won by Note, 8.4. Unplaced in Juvenile Handicap, 6 furlongs, 7.0; won by Kilperon, 8.3. Unplaced in Juvenile Handicap (Feeding), 5 furlongs: won by Gleninnis, 8.4. Won Dunedin Champagne Stakes, 6 furlongs, 8.10; time, Imin Ifteee. Unplaced in Middle Park Plate (Canterbury), 6 furlongs, 8.0; won by Glentruin, 9.7. Second in C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, 6 furlongs, 8.10: won by Commendation, 8.10. Won C.J.C. Challenge Stakes, 7 furlong’,

7.6; time, Imin 26sec. Won Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, 7 furlongs, 8.10; time, Imin 26 2-5 see. Unplaced in Manawatu Stakes, 6 furlongs, 8.0: won by Kiosk, 7.9. At Three Years. Won Carlingsford Mile (Roseliill). 8.5; time, Imin 40sec. Second in Hobartville Stakes (Warwick Farm), 7 furlongs, 8.10; won by Rampion, 8.10. Won Chelmsford Stakes (Randwicvk), 9 furlongs, 7.13; time, Imin 52jsec. Second in A.J.C. Derby (Randwiek), 1% miles, 8.10: won by Rampion, 8.10. Second in Craven Plate (Randwiek), If miles, 7.8; won by Windbag, 9.4. Second in W. 8. Cox Plate (Moonee Valley), 9% furlongs, 7.8; won by Heroic, 9,4. Third in Victoria Derby (Flemington), 1J miles, 8.10; won by Rampion, 8.10; Thracian, 8.10, second. Unplaced in Melbourne Cup, 2 miles, 7.5; won by. Spearfelt, 9.3. Won Rawson Stakes (Rosehill), 9 fur longs, 8.3; time, Imin Sljsec. second in Chipping Norton Stakes (Warwick Farm), 1% miles, 8.10; won by Amounis, 9.4. Won A.J.C. St. Leger (Randwiek), 1% miles, 8.0; time, Suiin 16’/ 4 eee. Second in Sydney Cup, 2 miles, 8.4; won by Piastoon, 7.12. Won Cumberland Stakes (Randwiek), 1| miles, 8.1; time, 3min 7sec. Won A.J.C. Plate (Randwiek). 2% miles, 8.0: time, 4-min o%eee. At Four Year’s. Won Warwick Stakes (Warwick Farm), 1 mile, 8.11; time, Imin 38sec. Won Chelmsford Stakes (Randwiek), 1 mile and 1 furlong, 9.4; time, Imin 55jsec. Won Hill Stakes (Rosehill), 1 mile. 9.4; time, Imin 39sec. Won Spring Stakes (Randwiek), miles, 8.11; time, 2min 33Jsee. Second in Metropolitan Stakes (Raniwick), 1 mile 5 furlongs, 9.2; won by Murillo, 8.0. Won Craven Plate (Randwiek), I’4 miles, 8.11; time, 2min 12isee. Second in Randwiek Plate (Randwiek), 2 miles, 8.11; won by Pagitheeu, 8.7.

Won Champion Plate (Trentliam), 1J miles, 9.0; time, 2min lOJsee. Won Canterbury Cup (Rieearton), 2j miles, 9.0; time, 3min 69sec. Won G. G. Stead Gold Cup (Riecarton), 1} miles, 9.0; time, 2min ssec. Won Hazlett Memorial Plate (Wingatni), 1 mile, 9.7; time, Imin 44 1-6 see.

Won Rawson Stakes (Rosehill), 9 furlongs, 8.11; time, Imin 51%8ec. Won Chipping Norton Stakes (Warwick Farm), 1(4 mile*, 9.4; time, 2mia Iftsec,

Won Autumn Stakes (Randwiek), V/3 miles, 8.11; time, 2min flOseo. Won All-Aged Stakes (Randwiek), 1 mile, 8.11; time, Imin 39’4sec. Up to date Limerick's winnings in stake money ear be computed at ever £3O.<W. TURF TOPICS. NOTES FROM THE T(R.O F.S. (Ry "Me-turoa."’) Manawatu acceptances close at 3 o'clock this evening. « • « • The Avondale meeting opens on Saturday and concludes on Wednesday. * * * • On Ellerslie form Aussie should keep them busy in the All-Aged Stakes at Avondale. • * « « A bad jump ruined Archibald’s chance in the Brighton Hurdles, but he may make amends before long. .•• • • As predicted, Olympic made a greatly improved showing over hurdles at Feilding. Being good in the mud, he should win over sticks very soon. Papatu is racing consistently, and should be worthy of respect in the Foley Memorial Handicap at Avondale, though Town Bank will probably cany more money. One of the most promising horses in the Auckland district is Romford, a four-year-old gelding by Naseau-Fall-win. Good judges say that he is a topnotcher. « » ♦ * Nancy Lee fills the role of honour in the Railway Handicap at Avondale, and, not being opposed by an Aussie or a Joy King, may prove equal to running a great race under 9.2. Bolus Bolus stopped badly on the first day at Feilding,. but simply 'bolted in on Monday. A good horse this, and worth watching at Awapuni and Trentham. •'• • • The Marlborough meeting will be held on Trentham raftcourso on the Saturday and Monday following the Manawatu autumn meeting. The stakes offered by tha Marlborough Racing Club are not large, but entries were very numerous. The veteran Ngata figures in a hurdle event at the Manawatu meeting, and if only one-half as good as he used to be, would make the opposition look email — even with 11.13. But the stable has other representatives—Brigadier Bill (11.1) and Kilburn (9.11), and “The Brigadier” may be the one to sport silk on the day. * # * • Mr. Henrys had a big crowd to weight in the Prince of Wales Handicap, 9 furlongs, at Awapuni, and has given the pickers something to ponder over. Mandane (8.6), Great Charter (8.5) and David Garrick (7.8) do not appear to be over-weighted.

Another big field is engaged iai the Telegraph Handicap, 6 furlong®, at Awapuni. Kiosk looked on the big side when produced at Feilding, and Cimabue may be better fitted to carry 9.9. Of the others, Benzora (9.4) should go well and the improved Arrow Lad is nicely treated with 8.6.

Fee Simple continued on his winning way at Feilding, and it is hard to say when the Acre gelding will stop. George New apqiears to understand him perfectly now, and further success at Awapuni may reward him.

Helotis has raced well, but without much luck lately, second placing® under big weights (which keep her up in the handicap) being her lot. There are few faster beginners in hack company, but. under her imposts eh© does not finish too well at the end of six. She might do better if not bustled in the early stages of her races, « # * *

. Good money was lost on White Ringlet at Feilding. The daughter of Some Boy 11. appears to have temporarily mislaid her ability to begin quickly, and neither Barry nor Ridgway could make her hit the front either day. A spell might give her a chance to freshenuP.

Kilmiss made no showing at all in the Manchester Handicap, but won well 01 the second day. She relished the change in the state of the going, a sticky track being more to her liking, and she finished generously for Apprentice Adlam. ♦ ♦ • «

Manly had a fair following in the Manchester Handicap on the first day, and finished fourth, a fact which was not overlooked when the Arehiestown gelding was saddled up for the Making Handicap on the second day. Charlie France wisely chose the outer in the latter race, and just got up in time to catch the judge’s eye.

-The Feilding track gets very heavy alongside the rails after a little rain, and practically every winner on Monday won on the middle or outer of the course. Yet it was wonderful to see the inexperienced horsemen dashing for the rails at the home turn, with the result that their mounts -were going up and down in the same place at the finish.

Mention of this fact reminds the writer of a happening in 1919, when Acre defeated Croesus, Hymestra, ami other good ones in the Oroua Stakes on the same course. Rain had fallen between the first and second day’s racing, and the track was cut up on the inner. Trainer Fred Tilley and the stable horseman, Charlie Price, walked down the course pribr to the race, and carefully surveyed the track. This astute pair sized-up the situation, and, when the field swung into the straight, Price took Acre out wide. Croesus and Hymestra both looked like beating the Linaere horse, but the going stopped them, and Acre got home by a head.

Perle -de Leon started at any old price in the Manchester Handicap at Feilding, and finished third —though half-a-dozen lengths behind the dividendpayers. Quickly transported to Waipukurau, the Polydamon gelding was served up first favourite for the cup on Easter Monday, and won in good style. The times recorded at the two centres were: Feilding, 2min 6 4-ssec; Waipukurau, 2min 10 2-seee. « # • *

Prior io the Feilding meeting the Quin Abbey—-Greteon mare Y indication was sold to Mr. W. Green, and during the running of the meeting Lieutenant Bill was purchased by Mr. M. Hehir.

Vindication appears to be too much of a handful for a light lad, and “The Lieutenant" is always doubtful on his "pins.” » * * #

One of the fittest looking horses saddled up at Feilding was Red Fuchsia, whose condition speaks well for Miss Maher’s training. With Alan McDonald in the saddle and carrying I%l’os. overweight, the mare ran a great race in the Hack Cup, and beat all blit Limosa (who was in receipt of almost a stone). Red Fuchsia returned a better price than the winner. * * * *

Linioea was not produced on the first day at Feilding, being reserved for the valuable Hack Cup Handicap in which site was made favourite in a great field. The daughter of Limond had a very bad passage but came round a crowd of horses and scored in great style. That she is good there is no doubt.

The handsome silver Cup presented to the owner, Mr. W. H. Dwyer, • and the smaller one to the rider, G. Ridgway, of the winner, were the gifts of Mr. Jo© Jackman, a well-known Feilding "sport.” The presentation was made by the Prime Minister, and “Billy” Dwyer and young Ridgway (who was late on the scene through waiting to give his hair the proper parting) both blushed fiercely at the honour conferred upon them.

The gentleman rider, Mr. J. McDonald, who goes to scale at 7.7, rode Royal Elm each day at Feilding, and handled his mount fairly well. There is one thing to be said of riding a home yourself, or of putting your son up, and that is that you are sure of “getting a go.” At practically every meeting one hears tales of owners being ‘‘taken down,” and there may be some truth in it. Certainly it is wonderful the improvement which the stable apprentice can work on a horse after a “fashionable” jockey lias failed to make the prad raise a gallop.

Sovena appeared to be moxe sore than usual when raced at Feilding on Monday, but she was a quiet tip, some evidently considering that the track would suit her. She failed badly, however, and did not finish in the first half-dozen in the Hack Cup race.

Another costly failure on the second day at Feilding was Wlienuannt. After finishing second to Artaga on Saturday, with a “pull” of 81bs in the weights, the Wanganui-trained gelding looked a reasonable proposition, but the mud (01 something) stopped him, and he finished outside the first four. Whenuanui is a fair horse, but one race seems to get to the bottom of him. • • * •

The principal winning owners at the Feilding meeting were: Messrs. D. George L 420, C. Lonisson 4245, W. H. Dwyer 1245 (including Cup value 125), C. F. Vallance 4205, S. C. Tonka 4205, C. J. Preston 4200, E. W. Collins £175, C. A. and L. B. Arnold £165, W. Higgins £155, F. J. Barrett £l4O, J. Fryer £l4O, F. Newman £l4O, H. J. Palmer £l3O, W. White flOo, . Gleeson £lO5, J. M. Durie £lO5, and E. W. Riddicks £lO5.

T. Tito and G. Ridgway both rode three winners, and P. Adlam and I. Tucker were each successful twice. Others io win a race were A. G. Murray, N. C. Trillo, R. Savage. A. Jenkins, .A. Hobson and 0. France. # # * •

C. Jackson was the most successful trainer, winning races with Vivo, Partaga and Benzora. J. Fryer scored with Airtight, R. Brough with Egeria. and W. Mantle with Manly-

TARANAKI TROTTING CLUB. MEETING AT NEW PLYMOUTH. All that is now needed to ensure the success of the Taranaki Trotting Club’s fourth annual totalizator meeting, Which takes place to-morrow, is reasonably fine weather. Splendid acceptances have been received, so that large fields of high-class performers are assured and, taking a line from the Hawera meeting earlier in the week, some great racing should be witnessed. Mr. J. Blewmsn has given the preparation of the course his usual careful attention and it is in first-class order, so that good time sshouid be put up. The committee, of which Mr. De Le C. Morgan is secretary, has also been to considerable trouble to ensure the comfort and convenience of patrons. Experienced officials have been appointed to every position to ensure the smooth running of the meeting. Mr. A. Morse will have charge of the starting and Mr. E. V. Sutherland (Auckland) is judge, so that these important position are in good hands. For the convenience of the public the first race has been timed to start at 12.15 p.m., and therefore the races will be pushed through expeditiously so as to finish early. The totalisator will be managed by the usual capable staff, whilst the catering and refreshment booth will be of a high standard. The musical programme is in the hands of the Citizens’ Band. Every facility has been arranged for betters to bet on either side of the totaliI sator. Ten shilling, tickets are obtainable on the outside and £1 tickets on the inside. DISQUALIFICATION OF A. E. ADAMS. BAN LIFTED BY ASSOCIATION. CASE SENT BACK FOR RE HEARING. Alleging that he spoke to, another driver and that he did not drive Call Boy to win, the Wanganui Trotting Club decided to disqualify for one month A. E. Adams, of New Plymouth, at the conclusion of its recent meeting. After considering the evidence of the club and an appeal from -Mr. Adame, however, the New Zealand Trotting Association has lifted the disqualification pending a re-hearing of the ease by the Wanganui club. This step is said to b© unprecedented.

In his letter to the association, Adame considered that he had been penalised without cause and had received practically no trial whatever. His reputation as a straight and honest driver was of great value to him and hie past record should entitle him to a fair hearing.

Adams quoted previous performances and times of Call Boy, all leading to the suggestion that the horse was not » stayer. This, he said, was a good reason for driving him as he had. To-

gether with the owners, Adams bad decided to rate him at a speed at which he could stay, and trust to his having a brilliant run left at the finish to win the race. This had been carried out as arranged and Call Boy beat every horse except The Tiger. Adams said he certainly drove the horse with a good hold over the first 1% miles, but he came his last half in Imin 9sce, which was faster than he Lad ever done before. The leaders had never got away from him during the race. The first day of the meeting it took hie horse Imin 17sec to go the last half mile. At the conclusion of the race, the patrol steward reported that he (Adams) bad spoken to A. Corrigan during the race. Adams said that he had no recollection whatever of doing so. Had the evidence of other drivers been called, he said, it would have been proved that at the time of the alleged offence, he was not in a position to speak to Corrigan, and that words similar to those reported had been used by an onlooker.

Regarding the charge of not trying to win, surely the owners of the horse should have been called to see if they could corroborate his statements as :o his reason for driving the horse as he did. Adams claimed that he had not been given any consideration by the officials, nor been allowed to call evidence on his own behalf. He had had no other course than to appeal to the association, he said.