MASTERTON RACES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 October 1939, Page 6

MASTERTON RACES

FIRST DAV RESULTS

MISHNA WINS CHIEF EVENT.

MAIDEN STAKES TO DUNCANNON

Bright sunshine prevailed for the opening of the first day of the Masterton Racing Club's spring meeting at Opaki yesterday. In the latter part of the afternoon, however, rain fell and continued for the rest of the day. The track, of course, became slippery but was in no way cut up; in fact many favourable comments were passed in regard to the state of the track and this reflects considerable credit on the work of the caretaker. Taking everything into consideration the attendance was good but the tote handled only £7539. compared with £9109 on the first day last year. The Masterton Handicap, the big event on the programme, resulted in a victory for Mishna, who went to the barrier fourth, choice to return his followers a substantial dividend. The Maiden Stakes was won by Duncannon who cleared away from the rest of the field in the run for positions and won pulling up. The Nursery Handicap was annexed by Absolve, who took the decision from the much favoured Enrich. Further results after the “TimesAge" went to press yesterday were: — MAIDEN STAKES, of £75. Six furlongs. , 5 Mr J. C. Kennedy’s bi’, c. Duncannon (Inflation —Kilcannon), 8.5 (H, Wiggins) 1 4 Mr E. C. Day's blk. g. Siglow (Siegfried—All Bright), 8.5 (P. Atkins) 2 11 Mr W. Smart's b. g. Coronado (Silverburn —Werrington), ' 8.5 (B. H. Morris) 3 , (Winner trained by H. F. Thomson, Awapuni). Also started: 8 Esperance Bay, 8.5 (Chaplin)); 9 Cornaro, 8.5 (Forsyth); 3 La Coquette, 8.5 (Burgess): 7 Siegall, 8.5 (Callahan): 13 Game Pit, 8.5 (Anderson): G Shetland Isle, 8.5 (March); 12 Balgowlah. 8.5 (Tattersail); 2 Gay Fox. 8.5 (Wilson); 10 Hasten, 8.5 (Flower)); 1 Vai Pere. 8.5 (Goulsbro). Won by three lengths with one and a half lengths between second and third. Esperance Bay was fourth. Time, 1.16. From the barrier the first to show out was Shetland Isle, with Siglow, Duncannon and La Coquette close in behind. Into the back stretch the order remained practically the same with Siegall moving up to the leaders. As they turned for home Shetland Isle continued to show the way from Coronado and Cornaro with Duncannon placed handily on the rails. Halfway down the straight Duricannon took complete charge and crossed the line pulling up. Then came Siglow, who had moved up smartly with Coronado third. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of £lOO. Six furlongs. 6 Mr C. Ryan’s b. m. (Siegfried—Speechless), 7.0 (B. Stowe) 1 3 Mr C. McCullough’s blk. g. Flammarion (Arausio —Lucinette), 8.2 (Baker) 2 4 Mr B. B’u’ffess’s b. m. Lady Montana (Lord Quex—Kilceit), 8.5 (Midwood) 3 (WinneY trained by S. J. Reid, Hastings). Also started: 2 Race Call. 8.3 (Spratt); 1 Globe Trotter. 7.10 (Atkins); 5 Matoru, 7.0 (Wiggins). Won by a neck with half a neck between second and third. Race Call was fourth. Time, 1.15 2-5. Brunhild got badly away but before the field had progressed a furlong she was a length in front-with Lady Montana, Race Call and Flammarion close in behind. After three furlongs had gone Race Call took over from Brunhild but into the straight the position was reversed. With about two hundred yards to go Brunhild continued to show the way with Flammarion putting in a great run on the outside. Lady Montana then came to light, and Race Call, who had been going well, faded away. LAWN HANDICAP, of £95. Seven furlongs). 6 Mr G. W. New's ch. g. Great Legion (Fernkloof—Cool Courage, 7.8 (B. Waddell) 1 1 Messrs G. W. B. Green and R. J. MacDonald's rn. c. Morning Flight (Laughing Prince —Moa Bird), 8.13 (Callahan) 2 5 Mr R. D. Vance’s br. g. Larwood (Danilof — Nukerakau), 8.5 (Goulsbro) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Awapuni.) Also started: 2 Colfort, 8.11 (A. Jenkins); 8 Royal Tinge, 8.8 (Atkins); G Barabbas, 8.3 (Wilson); 4 Acrobat, 7.13 (TattersalD; 3 Race Away, 7.11 (Spratt); 9 Lady Cygnus. 7.7 (Forsyth)., Won'-by half a head with half a head between second and third. Colfort was fourth. Time, 1.29 3-5.

The Lawn Handicap saw Royal Tinge and Lady Cgynus fare the worse as the barrier went up. After one and a half furlongs had been covered Great Legion showed the way to Race Away, Acrobat and Cohort. At the first turn Great Legion still hold the lead followed by Race Away and Acrobat. Then came Cohort. Morning Flight and Larwood. Into the straight Race Away and Acrobat--Ted from Cohort and Great Legion. A hundred yards from the post Cohort came fast but Great Legion was equal to the occasion and in a close finish secured the verdict. LANSDOWNE HANDICAP, of £95. Six furlongs. 2 Mr J. Jameson's br. g. Punarua (Pombal —Joanfax), 7.13 (P. Atkins) * 1 4 Mr J. Bambry's ch. m. Hunter’s Eve (Hunting Song — Tino Atua) 8.9 (Stowe) 2 1 Mr C. McCullough’s br. m. Shining Hours (Arausio--Sunny Hours), 8.4 (Baker) 3 (Winner trained by B. Burgess. Opaki.) Also started: 6 Sigurd. 8.8 (Nesbitt): 5 Raratonga. 8.0 (Midwood>; 3 Joe Louis, 7.13 (Jenkins); 7 Tidal Gift, 7.7 (Tattersail).

Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Timo, 1.16. Siguard was fourth. The first to show out from the barrier in the Lansdowne Handicap was Shining Hours, with Hunter's Evo. Raratonga and Tidal Gift close in behind. At the first, turn Hunter’s Eve had taken command and she led into the straight from Punarua Tidal Gift and Shining Hours. With only a furlong to go Hunter’s Eve was in front with Punarua coming fast on the outer. Gradually Punarua forged ahead and then Shining Hours with a nice burst filled third berth. Sigurd was fourth. Joe Louis was never in it.

SECOND DAY. LIST OF ACCEPTORS. The following arc the acceptors for tomorrow: — Trial Stakes, 6f: Esperance Bay, Cornaro, Autolite, Siegall; Colibri, Balgowlah, Gay Fox, all 8.0. Second Highweight Handicap, ljm: .Cricket 10.9; Cuisinier 10.8; Good Sun 10.1; Debham 9.11; La Coquette 9.0; Esperance Bay 9.0; Pirinoa 9.0. Macara Handicap, sf: Hunter's Eve 9.G; Shining Hours 8.10; Punarua 8.9; Conversion 7.10; Earl's Court 7.9; Tidal Gift .7.7; Dark Water 7.7. Vallance Memorial Handicap, i.jm: Mishna 9.0; Yours Truly 8.5; Trebor 8.3; Winsome Lu 7.8; Corroboree 7.5; Hineraw'e 7.4; Might 7.4. ~ Spring I-tandicap, 7f: Le Toquet 8.4; Raratonga 7.13; Mother-in-law 7.12; Gothic 7.12; Titter 7.7; Etzel 7.7, Waipipi Handicap, 6f: Gay Chou 9,3: Flammarion 8.12; Lucullus Lad 8.11; Race Call 8.0; Royal Star II 7.13; BrunHild 7.12; Matoru 7.0. Champion Hack Handicap, Im: Morning Flight 9.3; Colfort 8.8; Cherry Picker 8.4; Larwood 8.4; The, Ring 8.1; Girl Pat 8.0; Trench Law 7.12; Lady Cygnus 7.7. Farewell Handicap, 6f: Sigurd 9.0; Le Toquet 8.9; Joe Louis 8.5; Conversion 8.2; Acrobat 7.13: Hasten 7.7. Horses who are liked in their various events at Opaki tomorrow include: — TRIAL STAKES; Gay Fox, Siegall, Autolite. SECOND HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP: Cuisinier, Cricket, Esperance Bay. MACARA HANDICAP: Punarua, Shining Hours, Hunterf's Eve. VALLANCE MEMORIAL HANDICAP: Mishna, Corroboree, Yours Truly. SPRING HANDICAP: Mother-in-Law, Le Toquet, Gothic. WAIPIPI HANDICAP: Lucullus Lad, Gay Chou, Flammarion. CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP: Colfort, Morning Flight, Girl Pat. FAREWELL HANDICAP: Conversion, Sigurd, Acrobat.