TURF NEWS AND NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 November 1940, Page 3

TURF NEWS AND NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE AND COURSE . Taurangi Wins at Bulls CHIEF EVENT AT MOTUKARAKA TO SECOND INNINGS BOATSONG SCORES AT POVERTY BAY MEETING (BY “THE GRAFTER.’’) At the Rangitikei Racing Club's meeting at Bulls on Saturday the McKelvie Memorial Handicap was won by the favourite, Taurangi, and the Sandon Hack Handicap by Segra. The Buchanan Memorial Handicap at the Banks Peninsula meeting at Motukarara went to Second Innings, an outsider, while the favourite, Schoolgirl, won the Le Bon’s Handicap. Bcatsong scored in the Spring Handicap at the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s meeting, the Hurdles going to Whetu.

RANGITIKEI MEMORIAL WON BY TAURANGI. WIN FOR RED CAT. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) BULLS, November 2. The feature of the spring meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club held at Bulls on Saturday was the win of the New Zealand Cup candidate, Taurangi, in the principal event, the J. F. McKelvie Memorial Handicap. Taurangi is owned by Mr W. McA. Duncan, who also won the open sprint with Red Cat, while a stablemate in Tuatara ran second. So it was a good day for the Fordell stable in charge of D. Marks, as they were the only horses they started on the day.

The weather was overcast and somewhat threatening, but bar a slight sprinkle once or twice it remained fine and the conditions were really very pleasant. The totalisator machine was operated on the win and place principle as against single pool last year, and there were also eight races compared with seven last spring. The figures for the day were £20,441 10s, an increase of £6504 10s.

The track was in first-class order and provided excellent going. Results: — Trial Stakes, 5f.: 1/1, Silverhope, 8.5 (P. Atkins), .1; 5/6, Sandy Bay, 7.7 (H. P. Stewart), 2; 4/3, Princess Marling, 8.5 (B. H. Morris), 3. Also started: 2/2, Glen Birman; 11/10, Goldnut; 9/8, Santa Lucia: 3/4, Star Zone; 6/5, Sunny Dale; 7/7, Tau-uru; 10/11. Wenewene; 8/9, Wildfire. Two lengths each way. Star Zone was fourth. Time, 1.2 3-5.

Rangitikei Plate, gentlemen riders, Im. and a dist.: 1/2, Gold Bridge, 12.0 (G. G. Beatson), 1; 4/5, Red Chief, 10.13 (McK. Duncan) and 3/1, Rhodes, 10.10 (M. Power), dead-heat. 2. Also started: 2/3. Stella Lux; 5/4, Hokumai; 7/6, Seyfried; 6/7, Great Quex; 8/8, Gaylord; 10/9, Moderate; 9/10, Vin Rouge. Length. Hokumai was fourth. Time, 1.59 4-5.

Sandon Hack Hurdles, 11m.: 5/6, Segra, 9.5 (W. C. Grindlay), 1; 3/2, Kincora, 9.0 (A. Jenkins), 2; 1/1, Lucullus Boy, 10.0 (A. E. Lord). 3. Also started: 2/3, War Lap; 6/5. Gold Chase; 7/7, Brazil; 4/4, Eupatridf 8/8, Puffing Billy. A length and a quarter; three lengths. War Lap was fourth. Time, 2.48 3-5.

Ohakea Hack Handicap, 6f.: 9/9, Silver Shekel, 7.8 (H. P. Stewart). 1; 2/2, Veldette. 8.6 (R. J. Flower), 2; 7/7. Newbury Queen, 7.11 (A. Midwood), 3. Also started: 1/1, Valiant Lady; 6/5, All Bunsby; 5/6. Royal Sign; 3/3, Sweet Anne; 4/4, Waimutu; 8/8,. Triple Crown; 10/10, Laughing Duchess; 12/12, Lord Vegas; 11/11, Purangi. Six lengths; half. Triple Crown was fourth. Time. 1.14 4-5.

J. F. McKelvie Memorial Handicap, 1.1 m.: 1/1, Taurangi, 9.8 (W. J. Mudford). 1; 2/3, Meamea, 8.0 (P. Atkins), 2; 3/4. Little Robin, 8.2 (B. H. Morris), 3. Also started: 7/8, Du Maurier; 4/2, Aurora’s Star; 6/6, Dark Eagle; 8/5, Dynasty; 5/7, Trebor; 10/10, Hunting Cat; .9/9, Colossal Chief. One length and a quarter; half a head. Aurora’s Star was fourth. Time, 2.8.

Parewanui Hack Handicap, 7f.: 3/5, Curtail. 7.11 (K. Chote), 1; 2/1, Sir Rabbi, 8.6 (B. H. Morris), 2; 1/2, Sanction, 8.9 (W. J. Broughton), 3. Also started: 4/3, All Quiet; 5/4, Haile Selassie; 6/6. Laughing Song; 7/8, Rose Acre; 13/13. Arachne: 8/7. Courting; 10/10, Goldgain; 9/9, Inform; 12/12, Little Margot; 11/11, Master Lackham. Short neck; two lengths. Laughing Song was fourth. Time. 1.29 1-5. Clifton Handicap, 6f.: 1. Red Cat, 7.6 (W. J, Mudford). 1; 1. Tuatara. 7.0 (P. Carroll). 2; 3, Race Call. 7.9 <S. Waddell), 3. 'First and second horses bracketed). Also started: 1, Footloose; 4, Sporting Gift. Two lengths; neck. Footloose was fourth. Time, 1.14 1-5.

Farewell Hack Handicap, 5f.: 5/6. Sweet Anne. 7.13 (W. J. Eroughton), 1; 1/1 Zest, 9.13 (P. Atkins), 2; 6/5, Verulam. 8.12 (B. H. Morris). 3. Also started: 4/3, Flying Spy; 3/4, Pas de Cheval; 2/2, Veldette; 8/8, Royal Consort; 9/10, Laughing Song; 7/7. 10/9. Squecrs. Head; two lengths. Kadina was fourth. Time. 1.1 2-5.

Taurangi’s Good Effort. Taurangi won the McKelvie Memorial at the Rangitikei meeting on Saturday, but she did not have the easy success some anticipated. At the same time it was a good effort as she was last for six furlongs, and got checked twice when trying to make up some ground. Eventually Mudford pulled her right to the outer between the lour and the three, and never running inside a horse thereafter, he had her up in a challenging position as they straightened up. At this stage the pacemakers, Colossal Chief. Hunting Cat, and Dark Eagle, were just being headed off by Little’ Robin and Meamea, the latter getting a beautiful opening on the outside of the rail horse. Meamea and Little Robin held on well, but Taurangi was too good and gradually drew ahead. She had nothing in reserve, being hard pressed and inclined to run in, but under the circumstances it was a satisfactory performance. It should also be stated in her favour that she had only recovered that morning from a severe attack of kidney trouble; in fact, the previous day the stable regarded her as an improbable starter,

GISBORNE HURDLES TO WHETU. WIN FOR BOATSONG. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) GISBORNE, November 2. The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s spring patriotic meeting was held on the Makaraka course today in fine weather before a large attendance. The track was in good order. / The totalisator handled £3806 for six races, against £6401 last year, when there were seven races, a decrease of £2595. Results: — November Hurdles, 11,m: 1 Whetu. 10/10 (M. Ritchie) 1; 3 Royal Stuart. 9.0 (H. Murray) 2; 2 Cherry Hunter, 10.13 (Mr O. Redstone) 3. The only starters. Seven lengths; a distance. Time, 2.49 3-5. Waimata Hack. Handicap. 6f: 1 Kin--nef, 8.2 (S. Tremain) 1; 3 Etruscan, 8.0 (R. Marsh) 2; 2 Smiling Personality. 9.6 (N. Howard) 3. The only starters. Half a length; five lengths. Time, 1.14 1-5. Spring Handicap, l.jm: 2 Boatsong. 7.3 : f 1; 1 Sky Way, 8.5 (T. Fraser) 2. The only starters. A head. Time, 2.9 1-5. Waikanae Hack Handicap, lm: 1 Queen's Dream, 9.3 (N. Howard) 1; 2 Kincarole, 7.10 (S. Tremain) 2; 3 Ashaboy, 7.0 (C. B. Goulsbro) 3. The only starters. Length; half a length. Time. 1.44 2-5. Trial Stakes, sf: 1 Dusky Morn, 9.3 (N. Howard) 1; 5 Skyette, 8.7 (R. Henderson) 2; 3 Katesbridge. 8.7 (S. Tremain) 3. Also started: 4 Sporting Sister; 2 Final; 7 Black Saint; 8 Lady Rosalie; 6 Big Wonder. Three lengths each way. Time, 1.2 1-5. Farewell Hack Handicap, 6f: 1 Native Chief, 9.8 (N. Howard) 1; 2 Shani, 7.81 (S. Tremain) 2: 4 Ririwai. 7.0 (C. B. Goulsbro) 3. Also started: 3 Dutch Ace; 5 Royal Stuart. Four lengths; three. Time. 1.14. BANKS PENINSULA' SECOND INNINGS SUCCESSFUL. SPRINT GOES TO SCHOOLGIRL. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ‘ CHRISTCHURCH. November 2. The Banks Peninsula Racing Club's meeting was held at Motukarara in good weather with a large attendance. The totalisator handled £17.271 10s, compared with £15,315 last year. L. Hare, rider of Prudent Prince in the Buchanan Memorial, was suspended from riding for one month for causing interference to Te Kawiti. ridden by H. N. Wiggins. The incident occurred at the turn into the straight. Results: — Okains Trial Stakes, 5f.: 4/4. Dispense. 8.7 (A. Messervy), 1; 1/3, Willow Wood, 7.7 (C. T. Wilson), 2; 15/16. Calypso, 7.7 (F. Green), 3. Also started: 8/8, Big Game; 3/1, Citizen; 12/10, Confidant: 10/9, Invincible; 10/12, Make Play; 5/6, Sham Raid; 7/7, Speedwell; 13/13. Star Wink; 2/2, Stylist; 9/11. As Required; 13/14, Comforter; 17/17, Doric Mist; 15/14, Hammal; 6/5, Miss Jessica. Two lengths; half a length. Time, 1.3.

Kaituna Highweight Handicap, 9f.: 1/1, Cymric, 9.12 (H. W. Hibberd), 1; 5/5, Rue, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie), 2; 3/4, Twenty Grand, 9.3 (C. Burgess), 3. Also started: 2/2, Dividend; 4/3. Greenbank; 6/6, Lockheed; 6/7. Ageratum. Four lengths; neck. Time, 1.56 2-5. Duvauchelle Handicap Trot, 3.5 class. 11m.: 1/2. Spangled Maiden, scr. (J. R. Bright). 1; 4/5, Indian Clipper, scr.. 2; 7/7, Cynic, scr.. 3. Also started: 2/1. Becky Parrish (coupled with Diamond Cluster and Hoyle); 11/12, British Honour; 10/8, Hoyden; 12/10. Nilgau;.3/3, Reservist; 6/6. Serapium; 9/11, Shuffle; 5/4. Silver Flash: 13/13, Vera De Oro;, 8/9. Ormolu. Neck; four lengths. Time. 2.48 4-5.

Buchanan Memorial Handicap, 1.’,m.: 9'6, Second Innings, 7.3 (M. Billington), 1; 8/8. Dictate, 7.8 (C. T. Wilson). 2; 6/3, Swordstick, 8.7 (R. J. Mackie), 3. Also started: 3/4, Sovereign Lady; 1/1. Te Kawiti; 2/2. Wardress; 10/10. Passa--I’orm; 5/5, Capricious and Mungatoop (coupled); 11/11. Night Dress; 7/9, Roy Bun; 4/7. Prudent .Prince; 13/13. Cape Gabo; 12/12, Pink Lad. Head; two lengths. Time, 2.7 4-5. Brackenfield Hack Handicap. 71’.: 1/1. King's Toast. 8.8 (D. Dorboy). 1: 7/6. Metric, 7.8 (D. Redstone), 2; 4/4. Alias. 7.7 (C. Stokes) 3. Also started: 2/2, Dranoel; 3/3. Blue Abbey: 5/5. Royal Refrain; 9/8, Welsh Fusilier; 8/9, Stock Exchange; 6/7, Kilcato. Two lengths: one. Time. 1.29 2-5. Le Eons Handicap. 7f.: 1/1. School-' girl, 7.4 (A. Messervy), 1: 6/8. Skyrena, 7.6 (W. F. Ellis). 2; 2/2. Hearth. 8.0 (L. J. Ellis), 3. Also started: 3/3. St. Cloud; 4/4. Trench Fight: 7/6. Gamos; 5/5. Knight Commander. Two lengths; one. Time. 1.28 4-5.

Little River Trot Handicap, 3.39 class, 1.1 m.: 10/10, Grattanita. scr. (J. Burns). J; 3'3. Happy Man. scr.. 2; 1/1, Burt Scott. 12yds. bhd.. 3. Also started: 6/8, Garment: 7/6. Great Joy: 4/5. Hoyle: 8/5, Baytax: 5/9. Swift Lady: 2/2, Top Hand: 9/9. Erin’s Lad. One length; three. Time, 3.26 4-5. Halswel! Hack Handicap. 6f.: 4/3. Symbol. 7.7 (C. T. Wilson), 1; 7/6. Lord Midas. 7.10 fD. Redstone). 2; 2/2. Wild Coon. 7.9 (A. T. Stokes), 3. Also started: 9'9. Philbun; 1/1. Leighnor: 5/5. Halt: 6/7, Sham Boy; 7/6, Big Joe; 10/10, Jed Forest; 3 Z 4, Sweet Mystery. One length each way. Time, 1.14 4-5,