SPORTING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 October 1942, Page 4

SPORTING

OTAKI MEETING

MEMORIAL STAKES TO NOBLE FOX.

WIN FOR THE CHAMP.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)

OTAKI, October 11

Keen racing with several close finishes featured the Otaki Maori Racing Club’s spring meeting held on Saturday in fine hot weather. The track was firm and fast. There was a large attendance and the totalisator investments of £32,122 10s, represented an increase of £10,332 10s on the spring turnover last year There was an accident in the open sprint, when Saint Tor fell and caused the favourite, Moutoa Bond, to lose her rider. The jockeys, A. Waddell and J. Garth, escaped injury. In the same race, W. Carter, rider of Parlato, severely injured a foot through striking the running rail. Results: —

HURDLES, l'/ 2 miles. 4/4 Acrobat, 9.0 (Taylor) 1 8/8 Glaciate, 9.8 (Lewis) 2 3/3 Henry of Huntingdon, 9.5 (Midwood) 3 Won by two lengths each way. All started. Time, 2.49.

Puhi Maiden Plate. 6 furlongs':—First Division: 3/3, Kaitoa, 8.5 (Waddell), 1; 7/7. PoHuka, 8.5 (Redwood), 2; 4/4. Transcript, 8.5 (P. Burgess), 3. Scratched: Gynerio, Peter’s Choice. Self Preservation. Won by two lengths; one length. Time, 1.151/2. Ling Memorial Stakes Handicap, 1 mile and a quarter: 3/3, Noble Fox, 7.13 (W. J. Carter), 1; 2/1. Don Quex, 7.2 (S. Waddell), 2; 8/7, Kanui Te Pai, 7.3 (A. G. Waddell), 3. Also started: 1/2, Red Dash; 4/5, Piastre; 6/6, The Monarch; 4/5, Dark Eagle: 7/8, Katesbridge. Head; one and a half lengths. Red Dash was fourth. Time, 2.9.

Pahiko Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs: 1/1, Daljarrock, 8.6 (P. Burgess), 1: 3/2, Sunblaze, 7.13 (W. J. Broughton), 2; 10/13, The Whipper, 7.13 (J. Nicolson), 3. Also started: 8/8, Rink: 6/6, Pedantic: 4/4, Theatre; 9/11, Prairie Girl; 5/5, Mroiefort Star; 2/3, Great March; 7/7, First Role; 15/15, Ata Puwhero: 13/12, Molly Malone: 16/16, Silver Foot; 17/17, Camp Maid: 14/10, Cheetah; 10/14, Matalite; 12/9. Jolly Ruler. Half length; two. Rink was fourth. Time, 1.14.

Puhi Maiden Plate. Second Division, G furlongs: 1/1. Waipero. 8.5 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 4/3, Corday, 8.5 (S. Anderson), 2; 2/2, Enlarge, 8.5 (N. Vaughan)-, 3. Also started: 6/6. Tavern Light: 5/4, Flying Ace; 3/5, Home Rule; 10/10, Keeto; 12/12, Maungamiki; 14/14, Niagara’s Gold; 9/9, Patu Ra; 11/11. Rama-iti; 7/7, Sir Bradbury: 13/13, Solver; 8/8, The Grand. Neck; half length. Sir Bradbury was fourth. Time, 1.14. Katihiku Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs: 2/2, Lady Spiral, 7.12 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 3/3, Broieveine, 7.13 (W E. Carter), 2; 10/10, Genghiz Khan, 7.4 (V. Sellars), 3. Also started: 1/1, Voltaire; 5/4, Gunyah; 4/5, War Credit: 6/6, Leisurely; 8/7, Damask; 9/9, Callcardine; 11/11, Coronado; 12/12, Once Again; 7/8, Alchemy. Three lengths; one. Damask was fourth. Time, 1.27.

Hema Te Ao Handicap, 7 furlongs: 2/2, The Champ, 7.13 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 9/8, Gayest Son, 7.12 (D. Place), 2; 5/5, Enrich, 7.9 (C. A. Bowry), 3. Also started: 6/6, Caroline Bay; 4/3, Gladynev and Augment (bracketed); 3/4, Sir Crusoe: 1/1, Moutoa Bond (fell); 7/9, Dominate; 8/7, Saint Tor (fell); 11/11, Talenta; 10/10, Broadcaster; 12/12, Parlato. Two lengths and a half; half. Augment was fourth. Time, 1.26.

Merna Champion Hack Handicap, 9 furlongs: 3/3, Come True, 8.4 (D. W. Redstone), 1; 2/2, Jonathan Jo, 8.1 (W. J. Broughton). 2: 4/4, Sir Fox, 7.11 (W. Reid), 3. Also started:,l/1. First Edition; 8/8, Night Ray; 7/7, Sporting (Sister; 9/9, Kinkajou; 6/5, Stairway; 11/12, Self Preservation; 10/10, Hikorangi: 8/6, Peter’s Choice; 12/11, Astute. Length; head. Night Ray was fourth. Time, 1.55>/a.

AUCKLAND CUP TO LAVAALS. A SENSATIONAL DIVIDEND. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, October 11. A sensational win dividend (threequarters of a century) by Lovaals, winner of the Mitchelson Cup, was a feature of the spring meeting of the Auckland Racing Club at Ellerslie on Saturday. The track was very soft due to heavy showers during the morning, the going being decidedly in favour of those horses with ability to handle it. There was a large attendance and the turnover of £97,658 10s was an increase of £27,462 on last year. Results:—

Gordon Handicap:—First Division: 5/2, Joy March, Beau Vaals, Golden Survey, Neenah, 3. Second Division: 3/3. Aguila, 1; 8/9, Bronze Royal, 2; 11/10. Naini Tai, 3. Third Division: 1/1, Lord Chancellor, 1: 6/5, Powys, 2: 10/12, Lord Defoe. 3.

Manukau Hurdles, 2 miles: 4/4. Kena. 9.8 (Collett), 1; 2/2, Flylite, 9.10, 2: 8/7, Town Survey. 9.2, 3. Scratched: Maxown. Eight lengths; nose. Time, 3.50. Shorts Handicap. 6 furlongs: 4/4, Aero King, 8.2 (Mudford), 1; 5/5, Transmitter, 7.0, 2; 7/7, Grandora, 7.11, 3. Scratched: Route March, Beau Vaas, Golden Survey, Neenah, Corato. Kraal, Silver Note. Nose; head. Time, 1.18 2-5.

Great Northern Guineas, 1 mile: 3/2, Representative (M. Caddy), 1; 7/7. Indian Princess, 2; 5/5, Nizam, 3. Scratched: Kentish, Sleepy Fox. Gentry. Length; two lengths. Time, 1.42 3-5. Mitchelson Cup, 1, mile and a half: 13/13, Lovaals, 7.3 (Woods), 1; 6/4, Foxsen, 7.8, 2; 15/14, Ascot Bloom, 7.0, 3. Scratched: Clinch, Gay Lally, British Mint, Sir Dingle, Proud Fox, Miss Gay,. Fight On. Length; five lengths. Justina, Mansura, and Sea Law fell. Time, 2.42 2-5.

Cnehunga Steeplechase, about 3 miles: 3/2, Gay Movie. 9.12 (Coon), 1; 5/5, Mia Acrea, 9.2. 2: 4/4. Floodlight.. 9.2. 3. Scratched: Dark Rose. Thomond Lad. Two hundred yards; 10 lengths-. Time, 6.21. Welcome Stakes, 5 furlongs: 4/4, Olga’s Pal (Ensor), 1; 7/7. Laddie Boy, 2; 10/10. Foxwyn, 3. Scratched: Expanse. Grey Salute, Good Boy, Slavonik, Meermint, Katie Scarlati. Head each way. Time, 1.6. Egyptian Lady was bracketed with Laddie Boy.

Flying Handicap. 7 furlongs: 8/9. Marble Fox. 7.5 (McFarland). 1; 2/1. Foxola. 8.3. 2; 4/C, Radiant Vaals, 8.10. 3. Scratched: Cornish. Flying Acre, Neenah, Volifax. Foxlore. Neck; half a length. Time. 1.30.

DUNEDIN

CHIEF RACE TO ROYAL LANCER

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, October 11

The Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting was held yesterday in perfect weather and the track was in good order. There was a large crowd and the totalisator lianaled £36,333 10s, compared with £21,460 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — Wakari Hurdles, l’/a miles: 1/1. Strip, 10.2 (P. J. Boyle), 1; 2/3, Colonel Rouge, 9.12 (F. Boyle)'. 2; 5/5, Norse, 9.0, 3. Scratched: Ad'ina. Jacksonville, Agcratum. Won by three lengths: two lengths. Time, 2.47 1-5. Novice Handicap. 6 furlongs: 3/3. Macedcine, 8.4 (Dooley). 1: 1/1. Pallid, 8.5 (Billington), 2: 2/2, Damascus, 8.6 (Messervy), 3. Alt started. Won by a head; I>/ S lengths. Time, 1.17 1-5. Kaikorai Handicap. 7 furlongs: 2/1, Milton Abbas, 8.8 (Spratt). 1: 7/9. Dark Colleen. 7.7, 2: 13/13, Lord Midas. 7.8, 3. Scratched: Lady Don. Half a length: three lengths. Time. 1.31.

Ranfurly Handicap. 1 mile. 2 furlongs and a half: 2/3. Royal Lancer, 9.8 (W. F. Ellis). 1- 4/5, Atreus,' 7.9, 2: 3/1, The Raker, 8.4. 3.’ All started. Length; three. Time, 2.16. Dunedin Guineas, 1 mile: 4/4, Foxhaven. 8.10 (Spratt), 1: 1/2, Lord Advocate, 8.10. 2: 2/1, Botany, 8.10, 3. All started. Length; half a length. Time, 1.43 1-5. McLean Stakes, 4 furlongs: 1/1, Invulnerable, 8.5 (W. F. Ellis), 1; 5/5, Soncy, 8.0. 2; 4/2. Royal Flight. 8.0, 3. All started. Four lengths; one. Time, 50 2-5. Telegraph Handicap, 6 furlongs: 3/4. St, Cloud, 7.11 (C. H. Mackie), 1: 2/2. Sing Sing, 7.6, 2: 8/5, Night Pal. 7.12, 3. All started. Two lengths; one. Time. 1.15 2-5. Claredon. Handicap, 1 mile. 2 furlongs and a half: 1/2, Marquee, 8.4 (W. F. Ellis), 1: 2/1. Arabian Night. 7.10, 2; 5/4, Gnohill. 8.6, 3. Scratched: Courtdress. Half a length; length. Time, 2.17 4-5.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTS

HARDY OAK SUCCESSFUL.

(Bv Toleeranh —Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, October 11. For the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting at Addington yesterday, the weather was fine and the track in good order. The totalisator handled £58,876, against £36,641 last year. Results are as follows:— Introductory Handicap, 3.57 class, 1 mile and five furlongs: 2/2, Rangefinder (G. S. Smith), 1; 12/13, Invigorator, 2; 4/4, El Peta,

3. Improvers’ Handicap, 3.1 class. 1 mile and ! quarter: First Division; 3/3, Scottish Air

(Noble), 1: 2/2, Quite Loyal, 2: 10/8, Cheval d’Or, 3. Second -Division: 18/19, Sure Potts (H. Smith), 1; 6/5, Sandstone, 2; 13/13, Special Agent, 3. Soring Handicap, 3.28 class, 1 mile and a half: 2/2, Gold Chief (R. Messervey), 1; 1/1, Loyal Friend, 2: 4/5, Native Man, 3. President’s Handicap, 4.31 class, 2 miles: 2/2, Hardy'Oak, scr. iO. E. Hooper), 1; 6/6, Indian Clipper, scr., 2; 3/3, Special Edition. 12yds. behind, 3. Scratched: Gold Bar. Five lengths; length. Time, 4.26 4-5. Avon Handicap. 3.24 class, 1 mile, and a half: 3/3, Blaydon (R. Donald), 1; 2/2, Ronald Logan. 2; 1/1, Countless, 3. Stewards' Handicap, 2.56 class, 1 mile and a quarter: 1/1, Royal Worthy (F. Holmes), 1; 2/2, Mervyn Derby, 2; 9/9, Great .Mountain, 3.

Members’ Handicap, 2.56 class, 1 mile and a quarter: 5/5. Dan’s Pride (R. Donald), 1; 9/8, Great News, 2; 1/1, Integrity, 3. Farewell Handicap. 2.48 class, 1 mile and a quarter: 2/2, Countless I.G. McKendry), 1; 6/6, Indian Clipper, 2; 12/11, Lady Carol, 3.

MASTERTON MEETING ■ HANDICAPS DECLARED, Weights have been announced by Mr H. ■Coyle as follows for the Masterton Racing Club’s spring meeting next Saturday:— Blairlogie Highweight Handicap, of £lOO, 1 mile and a quarter: Native Song, 11.4; Talenta, 10.10; Siglow, 10.6: Kinsman, 10.3; Glaciate, 9.11; Vitement, Cuisinier, Colossal Chief, 9.8; Dusky Morn. Arabic, 9.7; Straight Left, 9.6: Red Chief, 9.3: Acrobat, Captain

Star, Grey Spy. Hikorangi, Po-huka, 9.0. ’ Macara Handicap, of £llO, 5 furlongs: , Belle Fox, 9.5; Ex-Pupil, 9.0: The Whipper, . 8.7; Penwilt. 8.4; Foreign Princess, NightI ward, 8.2; Tetratina. Dalesman, 8.1; All , Bunsby, Prairie Girl. Theatre, Piko Piko, Waipero. 7.13; Pompit, 7.11: Banco, Broie--1 fort Star, Powys, 7.10; Curry, 7.9: Miss Port- | land, 7.8: Ata Puwhero. Silver Foot, Solver, : Sporting Stvle. Royal Counsellor, Transcript, Home Rule. Meath, Lord Darnley, Self Pre- ’ servation, Enlarge, Keeto, La Nuit, Gay Falcon, Beech Hill, Jolly . Ruler, Knight’s Cap- ■ rice, Molly Malone, Astros, 7.7. Masterton Handicap, of £250, 1 mile and a quarter: Rakanui. 9.9; Gladynev, Noble Fox, 8 12; Centrepoise, 8.4; Lambourn, 8.3;Classform, 8.2; Native Song. 7.13; Enrich, Hasten, Piastre, 7.9; Sanction, 7.7; The Monarch, Cheddington, Don Quex, 7.4; Dark Eagle, Katesbridge, Triple Crown, Charles Edward, 7.0. Gladstone Handicap, of £l2O, 6 furlongs: Daljarrock, 9.1; Ex-Pupil. 8.12; Golden Acre, 8 11- Theolateral, 8.6; Sunblaze, 8.2; Rink, Nightward, 8.0; Prairie Girl, 7.12; Broiefort Star, 7.10; Leisurely, Starlet, Te Awe Awe, 7.9; First Role. The Grand, Gamble, Makaror’a, Flying Spray, Hikorangi. Alchemy, Camp Maid. Charming Song. Coronado, Matalite, Cheetah, Quick Decision, Great March,

7.7. . , Solway Handicap, of £175, 6 furlongs: Wings of Song, 9.0; The Champ. 8.10; Caroline Bay. 8.8: Augment, Gayest Son. 8.6; Sir Crusoe. 8.5; Gladynev, 8.4; Poutatau, 81; Dominate. Enrich, Indian Sign, 8.0; Silver'Mist, Hasten. 7.11; High Class. 7.8; Vivid Night. 7.7; Star Zone, 7,6; Trig Station, 7.4; Broadcaster, 7.2; Boden Park, Blue Border, Lotto. Palora. Parlato. Race Away, 7.0. Champion Hack Handicap, of £l5O. 1 mile and 1 furlong; Kinsman. 9.0; Come True. 8.13: First Edition, 8.9: Dusky Morn. Worton. Jonathan Jo, 8.6; Straight Left, Hamish, Queen Cardine, Gunyah, 8.3; Sir Fox. 8.0; Sporting Sister. Coronace, 7.12; Sea Quex, War Credit, 7.11; Makarora, Indian Sport, Goldfcrm. Callcardine, Stairway, Hikorangi,

Greek Effort, 7.7. Lansdowne Handicap, of £l2O, 7 furlongs: Vin d’Honneur, 9.0; Golden Acre. 8.11; Broievcine, 8.10; Lady Spiral. 8.9; Moderate. 8.7; The Whipper, 8.4; Siyana. 8.1; Pedantic, 8.0; Sporting'Sister, 7.13; Kinkajou, Powys. 7.11; Madame Rachel. 7.10; Genghiz Khan, Damask, 7.8: First Role, Astute, Indian Sport. Callcardine. Silver Foot. Arctic Night. Greek, Effort, Lastik, Fox Queen, Ring Scarf, Coronado, Once Again, Tavern Light, Ricochet, Molly Malone. Lightfair. _ 7.7. Acceptances are due Wednesday, 8 p.m.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

EVENTS AT FLEMINGTON.

TUHITARATA SALUTES JUDGE

(By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright) 1 MELBOURNE. October 11.

Tuhitarata. in a brilliant Caulfield Cup trial, had an all-the-way win in the second division of the Melbourne Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. He has yet to prove his ability over one mile and a half, but showed no signs of weakening at the end of Saturday’s race. Abazed was second. Great Britain won the first division of the Melbourne Stakes. Skipton showed a return to his best form in a 'brilliant effort in the Stand Handicap,. Fifth last among the 23 runners five furlongs from home, Skipton finished fast and" beat Hestia in the last stride.

Tuhitarata is owned by Mr J. Jameson, of Masterton.

A.J.C. MEETING.

DERBY TO MAIN TOPIC

(By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright) SYDNEY, October 11.

The favourites were beaten in the three principal events on the opening day of the A.J.C. spring meeting at Randwick on Saturday. Main Tonic brilliantly won the A.J.C. Derby bv five lengths from the favourite. Hall Stand, who failed to stay. Main Topic’s time, 2.31’/a, has been bettered in the three-year-old classic only once in 80 years. The Epsom Handicap was won by Freckles, who beat Merrimba by a neck,, with the favourite, Yaralla, half a length away third.