TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 June 1938, Page 5

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE Views on Racing Facts and Fancies ADVANCE PLANE COMES RIGHT

(By

“The Cynic.”)

An overdue winning turn came the way of Advance Plane in the Waitohu Hack Handicap at Otaki, in which he led from start to finsh. He' was being pressed on the home turn by Fafner, but in the straight he slipped away to score decisively by three lengths. This was Advance Plane’s first win since being secured by Mr F. Sarten, of New Plymouth, who raced Aussie Ra, but he has been numerous times in the minor places and not always too lucky at that. Last season he had a couple of successes when raced by his breeder, W. Gill, and trained at Hawera. He is now a member of R. Johnson’s team. A five-year-old brown gelding, Advance Plane is a son of the Martian horse Warplane and the Elysian—Lady Edith mare Elysian Lady. Lady Edith was by the great Advance, hence Advance Plane’s name. The gelding is not very big, but he sticks on well and should go a longer distance when required. In view of a programme taking in the July meeting at Trentham, Ned Cuttie has been kept in useful exercise, mainly pace-work, a course of treatment which has resulted in the four-year-old making splendid progress. At New Plymouth on Saturday he covered two circuits at half-pace in his usual free style, and he showed nice tractability throughout the essay.

Although a trifle on the small side, Ned Cuttie has grown outwardly and his solid condition is testimony to the training methods employed by R. Johnson, who has got wonderful results with Mr Somerton’s horse since the gelding came to New Plymouth. There has been nothing of a strenuous nature exacted from Merial in the short time she has been visiting New Plymouth tracks, but she bears a better and brighter appearance and is obviously progressing very satisfactorily. Merial may be a star of. sprinters in Taranaki next season, with sound Auckland form to her credit, as on performances she will hold her own with Taranaki’s best. For the present W. Mantle is confining activities to the rising three-year-old Sang Bleu (King Lu—Lady Mestor), although Glenthawn also makes an appearance at the tracks in the capacity of hack for Mantle. The New Zealand-bred Mala, who proved a sensation on his first visit to Australia, and was subsequently purchased by Mr Alan Cooper for 7000 guineas, is to be sent to Brisbane almost immediately. It is expected he will contest the Doomben Newmarket and Cup, run on June 25 and July 2 respectively. Arrangements have been made for Mala to be trained at Sandgate.

AUCKLAND MEETING GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES TO ERINATION. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, June 5. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance of 30,000 for the opening of the Great Northern meeting at Ellerslie today. The track was in good winter order, but not fast. The totalisator investments were £79,474, compared with £50,341 for seven races on the opening day last year, an increase of £29,133. Results: — Jervois Handicap, 7f.; first division: 12,. Salesman, 8.2 (L. Dulieu), 1; 6, Dragon Moth, 2; 7, Melvanui, 3. Also started: 8, Barrister; 4, General Ruse; 1, Young Paddon; 2, Alyth; 10, Disturbed: 5, El Meynell; 3, Bronze Wing; 13, Aymon; 15, Master Appellant; 9, Rajanya; 11, Love Parade; 16, Tupeotu; 14, Huntsman's Chorus. Neck; head. Time, 1.29 3-5. Second Division: 6. Mai de Mer, 8.0 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 1, Vaalso, 2; 2, Pirate King, 3. Also started: 7, Loombination; 4, Prival; 10, Ohmaha; 13, Gay Sister; 3, Silver Glow; 11, School Song; 5, Captain Bruce; 12, Hessketoon; 9, Bonnybelle; 8, Fleur d’Or; 14, Summary. Two lengths; thfee-quart-ers of a length. Time, 1.29. Greenlane Steeplechase, about 21m.: 4, Kinkle, 10.6 (N. Watson), 1; 2, London, 2; 1, Lucidus, 3. Also started: 3, Royal Mimic; 5, My Money; 6, United. Half a length; head. Time, 5.13 2-5. Penrose Hurdles, Ifm.: 7, Full o’ Scotch, 9.2 (A. Jenkins), 1; 5, Inness Lad, 2; 3, Lady England, 3. Also started: 4, High Star; 1, Porotiti; 6, Chief Lap; 2, Bass; 8, The Trimmer. Three lengths and a half; 10 lengths. Time. 3.14 3-5.

Great Northern Hurdles, 21m.: 3, Erination, 10.5 (J. H. Mcßae), 1; 1, Huskie, 2; 2, Jolly Beggar, 3. Also started: 4, Silk Sox; 8, Royal 5, Windsor Lad; 6, Irish Comet; 9, Killadar; 7, Kilberis; 10, Valpeen. Neck; head. Time, 4.42.

Cornwall Handicap, Ijm.: 14, Cheval de Volee, 7.3| (H. Long), 1; 1, Valmint, 2; 7, Kilonsa, 3. Also started: 6, Flood Tide; 9, King Rey; 11, Master Brierly; 12, Gay Rose; 13, Wotan; 4, Valamito; 8, Malagigi; 2, Enge; 10, Knight of Australia; 3, Gold Vaals; 17, Tybalt; 5, Waitaka; 16, Day Wind; 15, Jack Tar; 19, Gay Rebel. Head each Way. Time, 2.7 2-5.

Hunt Club Hurdles, 2m.: 1, Hirangi, 10.7 (W. J. McDowell), 1; 9, Aramis, 2; 2, Smilin’ Thru, 3. Also started: 4, Windsor Lass; 6, Bells of Bow; 7, Mana; 8, Outspan; 3, Piripi; 5, Pyrenees. Two lengths; six lengths. Time, 3.50.

Members’ Handicap, 6f.: 4, Prince Acre, 8.8 (J. Winder), 1; 7, Gay Seton, 2; 3, Te Monowai, 3. Also started: 8, Whirling; 10, Notium-' 2, Maori Song; 11, Crooning; 15, Trilliarch; 13, Johnny Walls; 5, Surella; 1, Hunting Blood; 14, Shy; 9, Palustre; 6, Land Girl; 12, Rerepai. Neck. Time, 1.14.

OTAKI MEETING BIG HANDICAP TO KENA. tßy Telegraph—Press Association.) OTAKI, June 6. Favoured by a fine, bright day, the winter meeting of the Otaki Maori Racing'Club concluded very successfully today, with good track conditions. The totalisator turnover for the day was £14,336, making a total for the two days of £26,033 10s, an increase of £5,695 on last year’s turnover of £20,338 10s. Results:— Pukehou Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, 2]m.: 1, Primak, 9.6 (P. Burgess), 1- 3, Royal Romance, 2; 4, King Mestor, 3. Also started: 2, Croyden;6, Monteloo; 7? Araios; 5, Starmond. Five lengths; 50 yards. Araios was fourth. Time, 5.39 3-5. Waikanae Hack Scurry, 5f.: 3, Diareus, 8.0 IR.’Hawkings), 1; 1, Titter, 2; 4; Great Quex, 3. Also started: 13, Crown Acre; 10, Dame Flora; 7, Fairy Dale; 9, Lady Whetu; 12, Mataroa; 5, Quexona; 11, Barabbas; 8, Miss Waitarere; 2, Prediction; 6, Regicide. Two lengths; length. Miss Waitarere was fourth. Time, 1.6 2-5.

Ta Tiini Kara Handicap, 9f.: 2, Kena, 8.4 (R. Tattersall), 1; 1, Liane. 2; 5, Dorado, 3. Also started: 3, Horowhenua; 4, Terry. Half a length each way. Horowhenua was fourth. Time, 2.3 3-5.

Tainui Hack Handicap, 6f.: 2, Fafner, 8.4, (S. Wilson), 1; 4, Mother-in-Law. 2; 5, Noisy Night, 3. Also started: 3. Rotoma; 1, Gay Hunting; 6, Diamond Cutter; 7, Cuisinier. Head; length and a half. Gay Hunting was fourth. Time, 1.19. Rangiuru Hack Handicap, Im. and 55 yards: 1, Perfect Idea, 9.4 (S. Wilson), 1; 3, Son and Heir, 2; 2, Lustre, 3. Also started: 5, Earl Colossus; 4, Sunbeam; 7, Revival; 6, Daymist. Length; head. Revival was fourth. Time, 1.53 3-5.

Taipua Handicap, 7f.: 1, Lady Montana. 9.0 (G. R. Tattersall). 1: 3, Export, 2; 2, Winsome Lu, 3. Also started: 4, Red Sand. Head; two lengths. Red Sand was fourth. Time, 1.35 1-5.

Ohau Hack Handicap, 7f.: 6, Flying Acre, 8.9 (N. Cavaney), 1; 5, Gladium, 2; 4, Haile Selassie, 3. Also started: 1, Maahanui; 7, Sunder; 8, Stargono; 9, Ngaitahu; 2, Merryman; 3, Jewish Lad. Length and a half; half a length. Maahanui was fourth. Time, 1.34.

NAPIER PARK RACES KAHUNOKE WINS STEEPLES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) NAPIER, June 6. The Napier Park Racing Club’s winter meeting was concluded in fine s weather before a good attendance. The B going was excellent for the time of the year, though not fast. The totalisator s handled £BBO7, making an increase for 3 the meeting of £3823. : ’ Results:— s Waiohiki Hack Hurdle Handicap, lsm.: 1, Small Boy, 10.11 (A. Lord), 1; 2, Mahala, 2; 5, Lovelilt, 3. Also started: 4, Pladie; 3, Rapa Waiata; 6, Con- : tact; 8, Dusky Crown; 7, Acron. Two lengths; half a length. Pladie was ' fourth. Time, 2.48 1-5. ’ Greenmeadows Hack Handicap, 6f.: 4, Jazz Boy, 9.1 (H. Callahan), 1; 1, ’ Guiding Light, 2; 6, Aria, 3. Also started: 2, Huntette; 5, Wilful Lady; 7, Gai ’ Wind; 8, Father’s Choice. Neck; four ■ lengths. Huntette was fourth. Time, 1.17. 1 Birthday Handicap, Im.: 4, Hamarin, ■ 8.11 (H. Callahan), 1; 1, Shani, 2; 5, ' Iddo, 3. Also started: 3, Skyway; 6, 1 Seyfried; 7, Master Hector; 2, Trailer; 1 8, Red Cockade. Six lengths; neck. Red Cockade was fourth. Time, 1.44 1-5. Park Steeplechase Handicap, about 21m.: 3, Kahunoke, 9.8 (A. Lord), 1; 4, Skerryvore, 2; 2, Dozie, 3. Also start- ' ed: 1, Don Erma. Three-quarters of a length; length and a half. Time, 5.25 1-5. Trial Plate, 6f.: 3, Mendelssohn, 8.7 (H. Callahan), 1; 4, Sunny Lass, 2; 1, Royal Spades, 3. Also started: 8, Mandant; 6, Refulgent; 2, Mahutai; 7, Panerua; 5, True. Length and’ a half; same. Mahutai was fourth. Time, 1,171. Winter Oats Handicap, 7f.: 1, Big Dook, 8.13 (B. H. Morris), 1; 2, Legatee, 2; 4, Buster Brown, 3. Also started: 3, De Friend; 5, Soho; 7, Curie; 8, Gainsfid; 6, Umpire. Four lengths; two lengths. Umpire was fourth. Time, 1.30. Newstead Hack Handicap, 7f.: 2, Gold Ballad. 8.2 (O. Mclnally), 1; 4, Gironde, 2; 1, Hunting Mint, 3. Also started: Thala, Flying Comedy, Screen Star, Clavercourt, Gai Wind. Two lengths; length and a half. Time, 1.31.

I RACES AT DUNEDIN | BURWOOD’S STEEPLECHASE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) DUNEDIN,, June 6. The Dunedin winter meeting was continued today in fine weather and attracted an excellent attendance. The going was slightly firmer than on the first day, but still on the holding side. The totalisator handled £29,437 for the day (win £12,155 10s, place £l6, 281 10s), against £23,170 last year. The total for the two days is £53,767, against £50,212 10s for two days last year. ... .. Results:— Roslyn Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, about two miles and' a quarter. —6/6 Quinopal, 9.7 (T. J. Boyle) 1; 1/1 Bally Brit, 10.3 (Langford) 2; 5/2 Gold Wren, 9.2, car. 9.3 (E. Jennings) 3. Also started: 2/3 Sunward, 4/4 Delrain, 3/5 Converse, 7/7 Octane, 8/8 Red Terror. Two lengths; three. Converse was fourth. Time, 4.40. Novice Handicap, six furlongs. —6/6 Triple Cone, 8.0 (J. Dooley) 1; 1/1 Auctor, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie) 2; 9/9 Ramana, 8.0 (G. Barclay) 3. Also started: 8/8 Cone Peak, 3/4 Sheeny, 10/10 Royal Ransom, 2/2 Gay Vixen, 11/11 Darien, 12/12 Swift Course, 4/3 Remembo, 5/5 Lord Hawke, 7/7 Amoena. Two lengths; three. Remcmbo was fourth. Time, 1.18.1.

June Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a half. —1/1 Corban, 9.12 (V. Langford) 1; 5/5 Wild Irishman, 9.0 (T. J. Boyle) 2; 12/11 Scrap, 9.1 J (G. Salt) 3. Also started: 9/9 The Surgeon, 2/2 McHeath, 3/4 Sunny Comet, 4/3 Superex, 6/6 Smoko, 10/11 Black Duke, 8/8 Mount Vai, 7/7 Valarth, 11/10 Last Post, 13/13 Illora. Short head; three lengths. Superex was fourth. Time, 2.50.

Silverstream Handicap, seven furlongs.—l/1 Silver Slipper, 9.1 (R. E. Humphries) 1; 2/3 Clubman, 8.13 (W. F. Ellis) 2; 5/4 Baitruin, 8.2 (W. Connor) 3. Also started: 6/6 Silkwood, 4/5 Volo Dale, 9/8 Drinkup, 3/2 Flame Queen, 11/12 Vantoon, 12/11 Recall, 8/10 Verdure, 10/9 Sham Fight. Head; half a length. Drinkup was fourth. Time, 1.32 3-5. Wingatui Steeplechase, about two miles and a quarter.—-1 Burwood, 11.0 (T. J. Boyle) 1; 2 Black Banner, 11.6 (A. J. Peart) 2; 3 Punchestown, 11.4 (R. Register) 3. Also started: 4 Sunward. Won comfortably by five lengths; 100 yards. Sunward lost his rider early. Time, 5.13 3-5. Provincial Handicap, one mile and two furlongs and a half. —2/2 Monipere, 8.1 (J. W. Jennings) 1; 3/5 Studley Royal, 8.2 (M. Caddy) 2; 1/1 Mungatoon, 8.12 (G. Humphries) 3. Also star.ted: 4/3 Last Refrain, 5/4 Wild Career, 7/7 Amelita, 6/6 Hanlon, 8/8 Pink Robe. Head; length. Last Refrain was fourth. Time, 2.20.

Members’ Handicap, seven furlongs. —4/4 Lazybones. 9.5 (M. Caddy) 1; 8/7 Royal Gallant, 8.5 (P. Spratt) 2; 5/5 Palmyra, 8.0, 3. Also started: 13/13 Travenna, 14/14 Osculate, 7/8 Rodeur, 9/9 Moneyless, 6/6 Roseman, 11/11 Aiby, 2/2 Golden Chest, 3/3 Nightwings, 1/1 Peony Rose. 12/12 Greek Gold. Length each way. Peony Rose was fourth. Time, 1.32.

Southern Handicap, one mile and two furlongs and a half. —1/1 Balmenter, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 1; 5/5 Settlement. 8.4 (C. T. Wilson) 2; 3/3 Johnny. 8.11 (C. Humphries) 3. Also started: 4/8 Barley Almond. 7/7 Cintilla, 11/12 Rompalong, 9/9 Ardmayle, 2/2 Gillie, 8/6 Foxlove, 6/4 Spanish Lad, 10/10 King Willow, 12/13 Wonderful. 13/11 Tupai. Length; two lengths. Barley Almond was fourth. Time. 2.22.