WEEK-END RACING RESULTS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 June 1939, Page 9

WEEK-END RACING RESULTS

SKYRENA SCORES DOUBLE AT GREYMOUTH

Bay of Plenty Steeples to Mahala

PETER BECKFORD AND RAPA WAIATA WIN AT HAWKE’S BAY TOTALISATOR HANDLES MORE THAN LAST YEAR Some good dividends were returned on all three race courses over the week-end, and some close and thrilling finishes were witnessed by large attendances. In every instance the totalisator showed an increase compared with the previous year’s turnover. The weather was fine and the tracks in good order. The outstanding feature of the Greymouth Jockey Club s meeting was the dual success of Skyrena, who carried off the Flying Handicap and the Final Handicap. In each case the race was won comfortably At Na H. S. Greene again met with success, Peter Beckford taking the Hawkes Bay Hurdles,'and Rapa Waiata scoring in the June Steeplechase. Bo horses are owned by Mr E. Loisel, and were ridden by • • err. Mahala’s win in the Bay of Plenty Steeplechase, and Royal Nation victory in the Otara Hurdles were the principa resul *® at Plenty meeting. Mahala gave an impressive display, while Royal Nat o jumped nicely throughout.

HAWKE’S BAY RACES

HURDLES TO PETER BECKFORD. RAPA WAIATA WINS STEEPLE. (Bv Telegraph—Press Association.) HASTINGS, June 17. Napier trainer H. S. Greene, tvho is enjoying a successful season with. his big jumping team, carried off the jumping double at the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club's second winter meeting today, Peter Beckford taking the Hawke’s j Bay Hurdles and Rapa Waiata the June , Steeplechase. Both horses are raced by Mr E. Loisel. The weather was fine and the track in splendid winter order. There was a good attendance and the sum of £14,870 was handled compared with £12.076 10s on the second day last year, an increase of £2793 10s. The total for the two days was £26,531 10s, an increase of £4494 10s on last year's turn-' over. Results: —

Hastings Trial. 6f.: 1, Areas, 8.0 (G. R. Tattersail), 1; 14, Tideway, 8.7 (W. J. Mudford), 2; 2, Kaiwaka, 8.7 (W. J. Broughton), 3. Also started: 8. Defray; 5, Tangirere: 17, Modern Way; 19, Woglinde: 4, Arabic; 3, Golden Melody; 9, Richelieu Pearl; 8, Eola and Yogi (coupled); 15, Hunting Moments; 7, Laughing Chief; 13, Hyderabad; 10, Final; 12, Etla; 11, Black Majesty and Social Credit (coupled)'; 18. Odavarb; 16, Madonna. Two lengths; half a length. Golden Melody was fourth. Time, 1.18 2-5. Hawke's Bay Hurdles, about l.jm.: 5, Peter Beckford, 10.4 (C. L. Kerr), 1; 2, Curie, 11.9 (J. Scullin), 2; 3, Small Boy, 11.5 (A. Jenkins), 3. Also started: 4, Iddo; 1, Journet; 6, Tigreterre; 7. Parry. Five lengths; one length and a half. Jownet was fourth. Time, 3.20 3-5.

Havelock Hack Handicap, 611’.: 7, Gay Laura, 8.0 (H. J. Callahan), 1; 4„ Screen Lord, 8.9 (J. Forsyth). 2; 9. Haile Selassie, 8.0 <L. S. Deeley). 3. Also started: 12, Shining Hours; 2, Gold Ballad; 8, Quilp; 6, Royal Spades; 1. Proclamation; 5, Hunting Royal; 12, Hillside; 11, Greenore; 16, Marsyas. One length each way. Proclamation was fourth. Time, 1.24 3-5.

June Steeplechase, about 21m.: 2, Rapa Waiata, 9.5 (C. L. Kerr), 1; 3, Primak, 9.8 (P. Burgess), 2; 1, Glenvane, 10.5 (R. W. Savage), 3. Also started: 4, Wykemist (pulled up); 5, Thrasher (pulled up). Length and a half; five lengths. Time, 5.10 3-5. Corinthian Plate, amateur riders. 1.1 m.: 1, Birkology, 11.5 (Mr H. H. Dodds), 1; 2, Misurina, 12.2 (Owner), 2; 3. Sir Nigel, 11.5 (Mr G. G. Beatson), 3. Also started: 5, Hunting Cat; 5, Blister Brown. Length and a quarter; four lengths. Buster Brown was fourth. Time, 2.19.

Rotopai Hack Handicap. Im.: 1, Centrepoise,*9.4 (A. Jenkins), 1; 2, Halley, 8.13 (P. Atkins), 2; 10, The Ring, 8.4 (W. Jenkins), 3. Also started: 5, Hunting Mint; 4, Le Toquet; 6. Golden Flame; 3, Reay Bridge; 12, True; 9, Lindrum; 7, Laughing Song; 8. Gay Laura; 13, Arabic: 14, Solicit; 11. Elettra. Three-quarters of a length; three lengths. Le Toquet was fourth. Time, 1.45 2-5.

Final Handicap, Gf.: 2. Jeanne, 8.2 (W. Jenkins), 1; 3, Okawa, 8.9 (W. J. Broughton), 2; 4, Ivar, 9.7 (J. Campbell), 3, Also started; 1, Solaria; 9, Soho; 8, Rcipar; 5, Granvale; 6, First Chapter; 7, Fossicker. One length and a half each way. Granvale was fourth. Time, 1.17 2-5. BAY OF .PLENTY WIN FOR MAHALA. '"'U GOLD VAALS SALUTES JUDGE. (By Telegraph—Press Association,' TAURANGA, June 17. The Bay of Plenty Racing Club's winter meeting was held today in summer weather. The track was in excellent order and there was a very large attendance. The totalisator handled £37,937 10s. compared with £19,860 10s last year. Results:— Novice Handicap, 6f.: 1/1. Tea Gong. 8.9 (Wiggins). 1; 2/2. Miss Valerie, 8.9 (C. G. Goulsbro). 2; 6/G. Maereana. 8.9 (Manson). 3. Also started: 9/9. Gazeful; 7/7. Little Idea: 14/13. Bronze Spear: 12/11, Brown Ace; 3/4, Hai Mangtt; 11/13. Helga: 13/13, Master Ace: 13/12. Master Vaals; 4/3. RiffRaff; 5/5. To Haka; 10/10, True Measure; 8/8. Valvern: 15/14. Vertex. Half a head; length. Time. 1.16 3-5. Stewards' Hack Handicap, 71'.: 4/2, Susan, 8.10 (Winder), 1; 9/10. Master Appellant, 8.2 (Parsons). 2; B'B. Erlick. 8.4 (Manson). 3. Also started: 2'5. Ohmaha; 1/1. Spearford: 6/6, Midland; 7/7, Little Ruse; 9/4, Star Vaal; 3/3, Vaalsstar; 11/11. Advance Acre; 10/9, Simla; 12/12, Steady Fire. Neck; length. Time. 1.29 1-5. Bay of Plenty Steeplechase, about 2.’,m.:' 3/2, Mahala, 9.6 (Smith). 1; 1/3, Biform, 10.13 (Baker). 2; 4/4. Lucidus. 10.5 (Mcßae). 3. Also started: 2/1. London: 5/5. Count Roussillon: 7/7. Car Leaf; 6/6. Rebel King. Length: three. Time. 4.51.

Opotiki Handicap. Um.: 4'4. Gold Vaals. 8.3 (McKenzie). 1; 8 5. Raana, 7.61 (Evans). 2: G/G. Jayola, 7.4 <Messervy), 3. Also started: 1/2. King Rev;

2/3, Gay Rose; 9/9, Airam; 3/1, Jack Tar; 7/7. Black Musk: 10/10, Philcourt; 11/11, Bright Idea; 5/8,- Du Maurier. One length and a half; half. Time. 2.7 2-5.

Waioeka Hack Handicap, Im.: 1/1, Spinning Wheel, 8.7 (C. G. Goulsbro), 1; 4/4, Star Vaal, 8.1 (Wiggins), 2; 2/2, Long Span, 8.5 (Hain), 3. Also started: .5/5. Raceline; 6/6, Master Appellant; 7/7, Hai Mangu; 8/8, Maereana; 3/3, Nordic* Song; 9/9, Steadyfire. Neck; head. Time, 1.43 1-5.

K. S. Williams Memorial Handicap, Im.: 1/1, Marie’s Acre. 8.6 (Stanton). 1; 2/2, Black Musk, 8.6 (C. G. Goulsbro),.2; 6/6, Barrister, 8.0 (Goldfinch), 3. Also started: 3/3, Day Wind; 4/4, Eastern Heir; 5/5, Little Artist; 7/7, Prince Colossus. Two lengths; half. Time, 1.42.

Otara Hurdles, ljm.: 5/5, Royal Nation, 9.0 (Turner), 1; 2/1, Chikara, 9.2 (Turvey), 2; 4/4, General Ruse, 9.0 (Bernie), 3. Also started: 1/2, Gadger; 3/3, Jewelled Girdle; 7/7, Fat Boy: 6/6, Green Label: 8/8. Nuipapa; 9/9, Valueless. Half a length: four. Time, 3.16. Farewell Handicap, 6f.: 4/4, Silver Jubilee, 9.6 (L. Dulieu), 1; 3/2, Marie’s Acre, 8.8 (A. Stanton), 2; 1/1, Besiege, 8.12 (Goulsbro), 3. Also started: 2/3, Gay Seton: 5/6, Armacourt; 9/9, Little Artist; 6/5, May Song; 7/7, Ohmaha; 8/8. Spearford. Neck; same. Time, 1.14. GREYMOUTH DOUBLE TO SKYRENA. PRINCIPAL RACE WON BY . LADY MIDDLEHAM.. GREYMOUTH, June 17. The Greymouth Jockey Club's winter meeting was held in fine weather before a large attendance. The track was soft. The totalisator handled £5740 10s, against £5539 10s last year, an increase of £2Ol. The outstanding feature was the dual success of Skyrena. Results: — Kaimata Handicap, 6£f.: 4, Donadea, 8.10 (A. Stokes), 1; 5, Queen Linda, 8.0 (A. Messervey), 2; 2, Lockit, 8.2 (D. R* Mackie), 3. Also started: 3, Real Lady; 1, Miss Tasta: 6, Gilford. Four lengths; one. Miss Tasta was fourth. Time, 1.27. June Trot, 2.27 class, Im.: 1, Grattanita, scr. (L. Frost), 1: 9, Rollalong, 48 vds. behind (J. Bryce Junr.), 2; 3, True Guide, scr. (J. E. Mcßride), 3. Also started: 12.' Anna Sten; 6, Captain Potts; 4, Diamond Cluster; 13. Peggy Petrova; 2, Waikatea and Worthy Mac (bracketed); 5, True Pronto; 7, Clive Brook; 8, Guy Whispers: 11, Chame-leon-10, Kate Bingen. Two lengths; one True Pronto was fourth. Time, 2 2' 3-5 'Brush Hurdles. ljm.: 5. Contract, 9.7 (G. Linton), 1; 3, Metal Bird, 9.10 (RRegister), 2; 1, Jewish Lad, 9.12 (G. Ridgway), 3. Also started: 4. Court Yard- 6, Shangri-La dost rider); 2, Gasmask; 7. In the Dark. Fourlengths; six. Gasmask was fourth., Time. 3.8 4-5. ■ j . Grandstand Handicap. Um.: 2, Lad) Middleham, 8.3 (C. Wilson), 1; 3, Pol Ro«er, 7.11 <M. Caddy), 2; 1. Glenacre, 8.0 (A. Stokes), 3. The only staiters. Three lengths; five. Time, 2.19 3-5. Flying Handicap, 5Jf.: 4, Skyrena, 9.7 (M. Caddy), 1; L Treasurer 8.7 H. Hibberd), 2; 3, Lady Graceful, 8.6 (A. Messervy), 3. Also started: 2, Lana Raid; 5, Miss Tasta; 6, Potent; 8. Silver Lark’; 7, Sir Gladsome. Two lengths; same. Potent was fourth. Time, 1.14. Winter Handicap, Im.: 6, Queen Linda 8 0 (P. Spratt). 1: 4, Emmeline Girl, 8.6 (M. Caddy), 2; 2, Garonne, 9 6 (G. Ridgway), 3. Also started: 3, Maroha; 1, Knight Commander; 5, Gilford; 7. In the Dark. Two lengths; four.' Maroha was fourth. Time, 1.50 3-5. Kaiata Trot. 3.2 class, Um.: 2. Rollalong, 24yds. behind (J. Bryce Junr.), 1; 1, Grattanita. scr. < L. Frost). 2; 7, Guv Whispers, scr. (C. Yeatman), 3. Also started: 11. Ann Sten; 9, Captain Potts; 3. Clive Brook; 6. Diamond Cluster; 13, Peggy Petrova; 4. True Pronto: 5, Waikatea and Worthy Mac (bracketed); 12, Willa; 10, Chameleon; 8, Kate Bingen. Two lengths; four. Diamond Cluster was fourth. Time. 3.1 3-5. Final Handicap. GJf.: 2. Skyrena. 10.2 (M. Caddy), 1: 5. Potent. 8.3 (C. Stokes). 2; 1. Treasurer. 8.7 (H. Hibberd). 3. Also started: 3. Garonne; 4. Glenacre: 6. Silver Lark: 7. Gasmask. One length; four. Garonne was fourth. I Time. 1.28. GENTLEMEN RIDERS. PROVIDE KEEN COMPETITION. Gentlemen riders have always been keen to make the Carbine Plate one of the most interesting races of the Great Northern Steeplechase meeting and some of the best amateur horsemen in the North Island have been competitors for many years. Perhaps two of the most successful riders are Mr K. McK. Duncan, of Taihape. and Mr H. H. Dods, Gisborne, and several keen clashes have resulted between them.

Their rivalry in the Carbine Plate dates from 1929. when, mounted on his own horse Otairi. Mr Duncan, beat Mr

Dods on Glena Bay. Mr Duncan rode Sir Mond, unplaced, in the following year. In 1931 it was Mr Dod’s turn, and he won on Catoma, while Mr Duncan ran unplaced on the favourite, Vandyke. Seneschel, piloted by Mr Duncan. gained the honours in 1932, Mr Dods being in the field with Icimint. Beacon Fire, with Mr Duncan again in the saddle, was the winner of 1933. Mr Dods not having a ride on that occasion.

In the 1934 contest Hunting Jay, with Mr Dods up, was first past the post, but it was later ascertained that he was ineligible, and the race was awarded to Allegretto. On that occasion Mr Duncan rode Pango. When Adelene won in 1935, Mr M. O'Connor being the rider. Mr Duncan finished third on Lap Up, and next year, when Shy (Mr K. James) was successful, the minor places were filled respectively by Hunting Mars (Mr Dods) and Tail Light (Mr Duncan).

Up to this stage Mr Duncan was slightly ahead on points, but the contest of two years ago saw a most thril - ling race, with Small Boy (Mr Dods) and Tail Light (Mr Duncan) dividing the honours. Jewelled Girdle was a head away third. Neither was present last year, but on Monday Mr Duncan retained his advantage with his victory on Jewelled Girdle, beating Mr Dods on Raana. ABOUT HORSES. Among the North Island horses who may race in Australia during the spring are Beaupartir, Peerless, Dungarvan, Beaulivre, Lord Cavendish, Sly Fox, Yours Truly, Lowenberg and several two-year-olds. Beaupartir’s entries include the Epsom Handicap, the Metropolitan Handicap, the Cantala Stakes, and the Melbourne Cup. South Island horses entered for spring events in Australia include Defaulter, Royal Chief, and Cerne Abbas, all in the Metropolitan Handicap.

Last year’s Grand National Hurdle Race winner, Padishah, has been entered for the Australian Hurdles and the Australian Steeplechase, to be run on August 5 and 12. If Padishah fulfils these engagements he will not be able to compete at the New Zealand Grand National meeting. Another stallion. Ninth Duke, has been imported from England by Messrs Malcolm Brothers, of Te Rapa. Ninth Duke raced successfully both in England and in France, and is described as being a splendid type of thoroughbred. Ninth Duke is by Blandford, being the fifth stallion by the sire to come to the Dominion, while his dam. Goddess of Mirth, is a grand-daughter of Miranda, own sister to Pretty Polly, who won £37,297 in stakes. Miranda was the dam of King John who sired Gascony, Runnymede, and others before his stud career was cut short by his being drowned at Wellington in 1924. Bred on the same lines as Ninth Duke is the Italian champion Donatello II who is now at the stud in England.

Grey Honour is at present doing plenty of strong work on the Riccarton track. The horse needs it to bring him. to his best for early racing, as he thickened out during his last spell. It is intended to give him a race at Ashburton this month, followed by a trip next month to Trentham, after which he will contest sprints at the Grand National Meeting. This will bring his racing career to a close, as he is to go to the stud in the spring.

Bridegroom, winner of the hunters' races at the Auckland meeting, is a seven-year-old gelding by Minister, a son of Comedy King, and on his dam’s side has some good staying blood. At one stage of his career Bridegroom was sold for £lO.

RACING FIXTURES s June 21 —Ashburton. Juno 24 —Waipa. June 24 —Otaki Maori. July I—Oamnru. July I—Dannevirke1 —Dannevirke Hunt. July 4,6, B—Wellington.8—Wellington. July 15 —Waimate District Hunt. July 15 —Hawke's Bay Hunt. July 22 —Rangitikei Hunt. Jul.v 22-—South Canterbury Hunt. July 29 —Christchurch Hunt. July 29 —Manawatu Hunt.