TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 May 1938, Page 4

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S MEETINGS.

(By

“The Cynic.”)

EGMONT MEETING REQUIEM WINS CHAMPION PLATE (By Telegraph—Press Association.) .HAWERA, May 8. With the exception of a light shower early, tine but overcast weather prevailed for the conclusion of the Egmont Racing Club’s winter meeting at Hawera on Saturday. The .totalisator returns for the meeting were slightly less than last May, but considering that the first day was Coronation Day, the results of this year’s meeting compare more than favourably. • The track was again heavy and the going slow. Results: —

Manawapou Hurdles, IJm.: 1, Silk Sox, 10.8 (L. Dulieu), 1; 3, Lady England, 9.0 (F. E. Baker), 2; 4, Taumau,

9.1 (B. Kowhai), 3. Also started: 3, Artful Dodger; 5, Booklaw; 8, Lucrece; 6, In Command; 7. Richfield; 9, Brioni. Three lengths; six lengths. Brioni was fourth. Time, 2.57 2-5.-

Shorts Hack Handicap, 6f.: 1, Viracious, 7.9 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 5, Golden Orchid, 7.3 (A. E. Bennet), and 6, Fafner, 7'l (R. W. Shaw), dead-heat for second place. Also started: 7, Hunting Mint; 3, Huntino; 4, Daisy Chain; 2, Advance Plane; 11, Raceline; 10, Jacynth; 8, Clooneen; 9, Aymon; 12, Reo Ra. Two lengths. Advance Plane was fourth. Time’, 1.19 4-5.

Mokoia Handicap, 7f.: 1, Majority, 8.1 (S. Wilson), 1; 4. Johnny Walls, 7.9 (L. H. Clifford), 2; 9, Winsome Lu, 7.0 (S. R. E'arland), 3. Also started: 2, Alunga; 2, Clessamor; 6, Slippery; 8, Mittie; 5, Surella; 7, Reipar; 10, Gay Seton. Neck; length. Alunga was fourth. Time, 1.33 1-5.

Adamson Steeplechase, about 2m.: 4, Don Erma, 9.3 (W. Grindlay), 1; 1, Forest Glow, 9.11 (W. J. McDowell), 2; 2, Royal Fire, 9.5 (C. Cole), 3. Also started: 5, Even Money; 3, Golden England. Five lengths; three lengths. Golden England was fourth. Time, 4.8 1-5.

Champion Hack Plate, 9f.: 2, Requiem, 8.2 (N. R. McKenzie), 1; 11, Naughty Marietta, 8.0 (S. T. Edwards), 2; 1, Jack Tar, 8.6 (B. H. Morris), 3. Also started: 8, Kena; 9, Hutana; 6, Student Prince; 5, Joe Louis; 4, Galteemore; 3, Conveyer; 12, Thala; 7, Chat; 10, Gay Sister; 13, Windsoreen; 14, Hunting Mint. Half a length; two lengths. Conveyer was fourth. Time, 2.1 2-5.

Davidson Handicap, 9f.: 3, Slippery, 7.4 (H. N. Wiggins), 1; 1, Ned Cuttie, 8.4 (E. Wilson), 2; 2, Dutch Girl, 7.8 (R. E. Horne), 3. Also started: 4, Hordwhenua; 5, Clessamor; 6, Race Boy. Three lengths; four lengths. Horowhenua was fourth. Time, 2.1. Borough Hack Handicap, 7f.: 6, Disturbed, 7.9 J (W. J. Broughton), 1; 3, Maahanui, 7.8 (S. Wilson), 2; 7, Love Parade, 7.4 (H. N. Wiggins), 3. Also started: 1, Ohanga; 4, High Test; 2, Cometarium; 8, Gold Glare; 5, Glenthawn; 9, Trilitha. Four lengths; neck. Cometarium was fourth. Time, 1.34 2-5.

NELSON RACES CUP TO LIANE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) NELSON, May 7. After much rain overnight the Nelson Jockey Club was favoured with fine weather for the opening day of its annual meeting. The totalisator turnover was £7661. The total for seven races last year was £6022. Results: — Novice Stakes, set weights; 5f.: 5, Silver Fox (Burgess), 1; 4, Esperance Bay (Chaplin), 2; 6, Daymiss (Dodson), 3. Also started: 3, Mother-in-Law; 8, Adieu; 7, Far East; 1, Girl Pat; 2, Diareus. Half a head; length. Time, 1.8. Wakefield Trot, 3.40 class; ljm.: 3, Guy Zolock, 60yds. behind (Cotton), 1; 1, Evora, 24yds. behind (Warren), 2; 2, Travisque, 84yds. behind (C. Berkett), 3. Also started: 6, Count Parrish; 5, Loyal Avis; 4, Coral Prince; 2, Travelwell. Five lengths; neck. Time, 3.42 3-5.

Hope Hack Handicap, 7f.: 1, Earl Colossus, 9.4 (Williams), 1; 4, Sunny Blonde, 8.1 (Doyle), 2; 3, Laggard, 7.6 (Marsh), 3. Also started: 2, Jewish Lad; 5, Monty Loo. Two lengths; half a length. Time, 1.36 4-5. Nelson Cup, 11m.: 2, Liane, 8.7 (Goulsbro), 1; 3, Mishna, 8.3 (Jennings), 2; 4, Might, 9.0 (Doyle), 3. Also started: 1, Siegmund. Neck; half a length. Time, 2.21. Licensed Victuallers’ Hack Handicap, Im.: 3. Contract, 7.8 (Caddy), 1; 1, Lustral, 7.11 (Marsh), 2; 4, Gas Mask, 7.8 (Goulsbro), 3. Also started: 2, Sunny Blonde. Half a length; two lengths. Time, 1.50 2-5. Brightwater Trot, 3.2 class; 11m.: 2, Travelwell, 12yds. behind (Berkett), 1; 5, Coral Prince, scr. (Brooks), 2; 3, Guy Zolock, 12yds. behind (Cotton), 3.

Also started: 4, Cassidy; 6, Cam Dillon; 1, Evora; 2, Travisque (bracketed with the winner). Neck; four lengths. Time, 3.3 1-5. Electric Hack Handicap, 6f.: 1, Bonnie Agnes, 7.12 (Caddy), 1; 2, Free Gold, 8.3 (Doyle), 2; 5, Arrowglen, 7.8 (Jennings), 3. Also started: 3, Marcus Cicero; 4, Gold Coat. Six lengths; two. Time, 1.21 2-5. Newman Handicap, 7f.: 5, Roy Bun, 7.12 (Caddy), 1; 4, Export, 7.11 (Williams), 2; 1, Matoru, 8.5 (Marsh), 3. Also started: 8, Bon Tray; 3, Alby; 6, Round Score; 2, Myriam; 7, Bun Fight. Nose; one length. Time, 1.34 2-5. FRANKLIN RACES ■ WIN FOR CHEVAL DE VOLEE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, May 7. The Franklin Racing Club’s winter meeting was held in fine but dull weather. The track was holding after heavy rain. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £28,019 for seven races compared with £34,523 for eight last year. Results: —

Pukekawa Hack Handicap, 7f. and 22yds.: 2/2, Dragon Moth, 7.8 (Vaughan), 1; 3/3, Du Maurier, 8.2 (Long), 2; 4/4, Mai de Mer, 7.0 (Gilchrist), 3. Also started: 9/10, Gay Rebel; 1/1, Prival; 5/6, Abbey Lass; 10/9, Chief Lap; 7/8, Mundane; 11/11, Mia Fratollo; 8/9, School Song; 6/5, Silver Eagle. Short head; two lengths. Time, 1.32. Papakura Hack Hurdles, Im. and 5f.: 1/1, High Star, 9.8 (Williams), 1; 3/4, Siwell, 9.2 (Foster), 2; 11/11, Queen Lu, 9.0 (Craddock), 3. Also started: 12/9, Rua King; 4/3, Innes Lad; 6/6, Count Roussillon (fell); 7/7, Jan Ridd; 15/13, Tane Makotu; 2/2, Floodlight; 13/12, Sirrom; 8/10, Salesman; 9/14, Top Star; 5/5, Full o’ Scotch; 14/15, Slam; 10/8, Mana. One length and a quarter; three. Time, 3.6 2-5.

Otaua Handicap, 6f.: 3/3, Senacre, 8.11 (Vaughan), 1; 6/6, General Riske, 8.11 (Long), 2; 1/1, Cintrace, 8.7 (Goulsbro), 3. Also started: 2/2, Rajanya; 7/7, Lapidarian; 13/13, Marnui; 10/10, Torakiki; 4/4, The Trimmer; 12/11, Summary; 11/12, Electric Spear; 5/5, Bonnybelle; 8/8, Silver Glow and Lighter (coupled); 9/9, Nichavo. One length and a half each way. Time, 1.18 1-5.

President’s Handicap, IJm.: 8/6, Cheval de Volee, 7.1. (Long), 1; 7/7, Light Comedy, 7.0 (Evans), 2; 5/3, Miss Lu, 8.2 (Goulsbro), 3. Also started: 3/4, Airam;; 1/1, Grateful; 6/8, Rona Bay; 2/2, Tybalt; 4/5, Valmint; 9/10, Bonny Gay; 10/9, High Tea. Length and a quarter; length. Time, 2.8 4-5. Onewhero Steeplechase, about 2Jm.: 1/1, Lucidus, 9.12 (Trillo), 1; 5/3, Kinkle, 9.0 (Watson), 2; 3/4, Windsor Lad, 11.7 (Walters), 3. Also started: 2/2, Mio Lume; 4/6, Count Roussillon; 8/8, Grantham; 7/7, London; 6/5, My Money. Nose; ten lengths. Time, 5.5 2-5.

Harrisville Hack Cup, 9f.: 1/1, Barrister, 7.5 (Tremain), 1; 4/4, Cay Streak, 8.7 (Goulsbro), 2; 3/3, Vaalso, 7.4-J (Mclnally), 3. Also started: 2/2, Loombination; 6/6, Fleetwind; ST), Abbey Lass; 7/7, Maxown; 12/12, Lady Defoe; 5/4, Mai de Mer; 9/11, Palmint; 10/9, Siega; 11/10, Tutor. Length; half a length. Time, 1.58. Paerata Handicap, 6f.: 2/2, Tradesman, 7.6 (Vaughan), 1; 6/6,' Palustre, 7.1 (Curwen), 2; 1/1, Tonnerre, 7.1 (Long), 3. Also started: 4/3, Sir Abb; 5/5, Crooning; 7/7, Galilee; 9/9, Land Girl; 8/8, May Song; 3/4, Rerepai; 10/10, Solomon. Three-quarters of a length; half a length. Time, 1.16 4-5.

MEETING AT AMBERLEY STARKY MEMORIAL TO GILLIE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, May 7. The Amberley Racing Club’s meeting was held today in fine waether. The track was heavy after overnight rain. The totalisator handled £8338 10s, against £8095 last year. Results: — Novice Stakes, six furlongs.—3 Scuffle, 7.12 (G. Humphries), 1; 4 Merry March, 8.7, 2; 6 Gay Parade, 7.12, 3. Also started: 5 Dividend, ’2 Gillie, 9 Gold Trek, 10 Knight Commander, 11 Princess Margaret, 8 Rangimore, 7 The Wrecker, 1 Night Hawk. Two lengths; neck. Time, 1.17 1-5. Brackenfield Highweight Handicap, seven furlongs.—s Supreme Court, 9.8 (Rigeway), 1; 1 Drinkup, 9.13, 2; 3 Paper Note, 10.10, 3. Also started: 4 Courtyard, 7 Grampian, 6 Owls Gleam, 2 Bright Prospect. Three lengths; neck. Time, 1.33.

Teviotdale Trot, 3.43 class; one mile and a half. —4 Chaise, scr (Young), 1; 1 Acuity, scr, 2; 3 Straight, scr., 3. Also started: 7 Muriel Axworthy, 5 Rose Potts, 6 True Glow, 2 Wee Potts. Six lengths; ten. Times, 3.37 3-5, 3.39 3-5, 3.43.

Glasnevin Handicap, seven furlongs. —1 Wine Card, 8.4 (L. J. Ellis), 1; 2 Golden Chest, 7.7, 2; 4 Palmet, 8.11, 3. Also started: 3 Acceptable, 5 Great Star. Two lengths; five. Time, 1.31 3-5.

G. B. Starky Memorial Handicap, 1 mile and a quarter.—7 Gilie, 7.7, 1; 2 Settlement, 7.7, 2; 3 Shirred Ribbon, 7.8, 3. Also started: 1 Happy Night, 4 Rabble, 6 Drinkup, 5 Maroha. Head; neck. Time, 2.16.

Seadown Handicap, six furlongs.— 2 Lady Leigh, 7.10 (L. J. Ellis), 1; 6 Flame Queen. .7, 2; 9 Glenacre, 7.7, 3. Also started: 3 Cocksure, 1 Financiere, 4 Great Bramble, 5 Passenger, 7 Papernilla, 8 Gay Lyric. Three lengths; head. Time, 1.16 2-5. Kowai Trot, 3.5 class; nine furlongs. —1 Wee Potts, scr (L. Frost), 1; 13 Green Tanger, 36yds bhd, 2; 6 Lost Hand, scr, 3. Also started: 5 Coleridge, 12 Dark Dew, 8 Our Dorrie, 6 Rerekohua, 9 Red Lap, 10 Rose Potts, 4 Straight, 14 True Beau, 7 True Glow, 11 True Pronto, 2 Taiki. Half a length each way. Time, 2.41 4-5. Amberley Handicap, 9 furlongs.—3

Mifligatoon, 7.9 (Humphries), 1; 1 Davolo, 9.6, 2; 2 Glenogil, 7.7, 3. Also started: 4 Linguist. Half a length; head. Time, 2.3. TATTERSALL’S MEETING EVENTS AT RANDWICK. By Telegraph.—Press Association, Copyright. SYDNEY, May 7. Results of Tattersall’s race meeting at Randwick: — Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Hamurah, 8.8 (Ryan), 1; Heroic Faith, 7.13 (Heather), 2; Belgravia, 7.8 (W. Cook), 3. Nineteen started. Half a head; half a length. Time, I.IIJ. Novice Handicap, one mile and a quarter. —Edible, 9.0 (D. Munro)', 1; Timsah, 7.3 (Finch), 2; Levant, 8.4 (Ryan), 3. Sixteen started, including Heiress. Head; half a head. Time, 2.6 j. James Barnes Plate, one mile -and three furlongs. —Silenus, 7.5 (Knox), 1; Gay Knight, 7.8 (Harvey), 2; Billy Boy, 7.8 (Hickey), 3. Nine started, including Highborn. Length; half a length. Time, 2.18}.

Welter Handicap, one mile. —Red Rosebud, 8.0 (Harvey), 1; Rex, 8.12 (Knox), 2; Dermid, 8.10 (Davidson), 3. Seventeen started, including Kinsfolk and Golden Chance. One length and a half; length. Time, 1.37.

RACES AT MOONEE VALLEY DESERT CHIEF FAILS. MELBOURNE, May 7. At the Moonee Valley races Desert Chief was unplaced in the Nonga Handicap. BRISBANE MEETING MANANUI UNPLACED. BRISBANE, May 7. Mananui was unplaced in the Moreton Handicap at the Brisbane races. KENTUCKY DERBY WIN FOR OUTSIDER. LOUISVILLE, May 7. The 50,000-dollar Kentucky Derby was won by Lawrin, an outside fancy. Dauber was second and Can’t Wait third. Time, 2.3.

OAMARU TROTS A DAY OF SURPRISES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) OAMARU, May 7. The Oamaru Trotting Club’s winter meeting was held today in fine weather before a good attendance. The track was slow after recent rains. Totalisator investments totalled £16,275 10s, against £17,982 10s last year, a decrease of £1707. Results: — Innovation Handicap, 3.49 class; one mile and a half. —6/6 Escalado, scr (J. Bell, jun.) 1; 4/4 Jack McGrath, 2; 8/7 Great Mountain, 36yds bhd, 3. Also started: 12/14 Chenroth, 3/3 Co-direc-tor, 5/5 Syntax, 13/13 Swift Guy, 9/9 Great Thorn, 11/13 Lady Ede, 15/14 Prince Voyage, 16/16 Judy Parrish, 7/8 Guyvester, 16/17 Allan Wrack, 14/12 Joe Carbine, 1/1 Thor, 2/2 Kilmorick, 10/9 Native Kowhai. Head; neck. Time, 3.46 3-5. Advance Handicap, 3.43 class; one mile and a half.—9/10 Sylvie’s Best, scr (McTigue), 1; 7/7'Black Art, scr., 2; 1/2 Quest, scr, 3. Also started: 2/5 Regal, ( 4/4 Aidershot, 10/9 Mandrell, 11/11 Devotion, 12/12 Charles Russell, 6/6 Zingarrie, 5/3 Guncase, 3/1 Eastern Rush, King Potts and Tiny Axworthy bracketed, 8/8 Token. Half a length; neck. Time, 3.37 1-5. Papakaio Handicap, 2.54 class; one mile and a quarter.—lo/9 Doubt, scr (S. A. Edwards), 1; 7/8 Lightning Lady 12yds bhd, 2; 8/7 Snowy de Oro, scr, 3. Also started: 6/3 Three Bells, 5/5 Molly Direct, 9/10 Ivy Peterson, 4/6 Olive King, 3/4 Embark, 13/13 Eastern Prince, 12/12 Slippery Sam, 2/2 Great Divide, 1/1 Marlene, 11/11 Vologda. Two lengths; neck. Time, 2.53 1-5. President’s Handicap, 4.31 class; two miles. —1/1 Cantata, scr (J. Pringle). 1; 7/7 Iraq, scr, 2; 4/5 Carver Doone, scr, 3. Also started: 5/6 Double Great, 3/4 Renown’s Best. 2/2 Morello, 6/3 Rocks Ahead. A head; length. Time, 4.43.'

Waikaura Handicap, 4.0 class; one mile and five furlongs.—2/2 Sagamore, 24yds bhd (Butterfield), 1; 1/1 Jenny’s Guy, scr, 2; 1/1 Blue Logan, 12yds bhd, 3. Also started: 3/3 Nalinga, 4/4 Axiom, 7/7 Bosun, 5/5 Sphinx, 8/8 Silk Coat, 6/6 Golden Bingen. Axiom bolted before the start and took no part in the race. Three lengths; half a length. Time, 3.53 3-5. Stewards’ Handicap, 3.40 class; one mile and five furlongs.—B/7 Wynan. scr (M. Holmes), 1; 9/10 Great Divide, scr, 2; 2/2 Red Pigeon, scr, 3. Also started: 5/4 Fremont, 10/9 Lightning Lady, 11/11 Bay Flier, 6/7 Blue Spark, 4/6 Marsceres, 1/1 Ferry Post. 7/5 Twenty Grand, 3/3 Silver Guy, 12/12 Belle Grattan. Heads each way. Times, 3.49. Enfield Handicap, 2.48 class; one mile and a quarter. —2 Carver Doone, 12yds bhd (R. Donald). 1; 3 Waipahi, scr, 2; 4 Eighteen Carat, 12yds bhd, 3. Also started: 1 Colonel Grattan. Half a head; two lengths. Time, 2.45 4-5. Electric Handicap (saddle), 2.18 class; one mile. —9/9 Vologda, 24yds bhd (D. Kerr), 1; 8/7 Slippery Sam, scr, 2; 2/2 Pola Negri, 12yds bhd. 3. Also started: 10/10 Monty Chimes, 3/5 Ivy Peterson, 7/8 Olive King, 1/1 Royal Travis, 6/6 Embark, 5/3 Reno, 4/4 Heather Queen. Two lengths; one length and a half. Times, 2.16 1-5.