Auckland Trotting

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20284, 28 August 1937, Page 8

Auckland Trotting

AUGUST MEETING OPENING IN NEW SEASON INTRODUCTORY TO QUERIDA LADY FAME’S CHIEF EVENT (Special to Times.) AUCKLAND, Saturday The new trotting season in Auckland was opened to-day in good weather at Alexandra Park, Epsom, when the Auckland Trotting Club held its August meeting. Though the track was slightly slow, following showers during the previous night, the going was good and the large crowd was treated to attractive displays of trotting. There were good fields for all the events with the exception of the (big event of the day, the August Handicap, which drew only six acceptances. Results were:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, Of £200; 1* miles. 3—2— QUERIDA, Mrs K. Bridgens’ ch m by Nelson Bingen—Betty Moko, 6yrs., It. (F. J. Smith) 1 10—10—GREAT GUY, Mr C. O. Lee’i b g by Quy Parrish—Lou Lee, 6yrs., It. (owner) 9 64 —PURA BINGEN, Mr F. Jones’s b m by Nelson Bingen—Pura Wilkes, syrs., 96yds bhd (F. Jones; 8 Also started.—4—4 Elllotvale, 11 —11 Gold Kip, 2—3 Pink Lady, B—B Pirate’s Last, 9—9 Worthy Lu, It.; 7—5 Colleen Murphy, 1— 1 Lady Bunker, 36yds bhd.; 12—12 Baron Derby, 6—-6 Eltssa, Bi. Winner trained by F. J. Smith, Takaninl. Arter the Held had gone a circuit Querlda, always going nicely, looked tne best bet and over the deciding stages she gave nothing else a chance, winning well. Lady Bunker, the favourite lost her feet early and was never dangerous while Pink Lady broke several times when In a handy position. Great Guy finished well to pay nearly double figures. Elllotvale and Worthy Lu broke at the start and Lady Bunker went up In the air before they had travelled far and was well back. Passing the stands the second time, after a circuit had been completed. Pink Lady was showing the way to Querlda, Great Guy and Colleen Murphy with a gap or eight lengths to Pura Bingen, Baron Derby and Ellssa. Along the back pink Lady broke and Querlda went to the lead rrom Pink Lady and Great Guy who were well clear of Colleen Murphy, Pura Bingen and Ellssa. Querlda had a two-length advantage over Great Guy at the straight entrance with Pura Bingen next and Pink Lady, who was -breaking again, following. Nothing had a chance with Querlda In the straight and she won easily by two and a-half lengths from Great Guy, who beat Pura Bingen by one and a-half lengths. Pink Lady, who galloped down the straight was fourth followed by Ellssa. Times, 3.41 2-5, 3.42 2-5. 3.35. 3.41 2-5.

MOUNT EDEN HANDICAP Or £-200; 1 i miles 6 2—HORI BINGEN, Mr E. R. Smith’s tor g by Peter Bingen—Mufti, 6yrs., It. (owner) 1 7 7—WORTHY SONG, Mrs M. Whitehead'S b m by Frank Worthy— Melody mare, 6yrs., It. (C. H. Goodhall) 2 53 —GRATTAN GIRL, Mrs L. N. Robertson's b m by Grattan Loyal— Logan Pointer mare, syrs., 36yds. bhd (F. J. Smith) 3 Also started.—2—4 Bronze Queen, 16—16 Captain Scott. B—ll Chill Bean. 3—e Eyre, 9—B Forest Jewel, tl—lo Great Gem. It., coupled with Gloster. 36 yds bhd.; 1— l Guide Peter, 14—12 Hillcrest, 16—18 Jewel Crest, 21—21 John's Last, 19—19 Kete Kura, 4—4 Kewple’s Bingen. 10—9 Kia Kaba. 12—13 Sequoia. 18—17 Stiver Bullet. 15—14 Top Hand. 20—20 Vanora, It.; 13—15 Roman Chief, 36yds bhd. Winner trained by owner. Hamilton. The Hamilton stables had their first victory of the meeting in the Mount Eden Handicap when Horl Bingen scored in an end-to-end victory. He lilt the front from the start and showed the way throughout to hold on well to stave orr all challengers over the run home. Worthy Song In gaining second place put up a good performance, being handy over the whole distance and Improving steadily for a strong finish. Grattan Girl made a hot pace over the last three furlongs and was finishing on In running third after be.lng well back In the early stages. The favourite. Guide Peter was never In the running, having broken early. Captain Scott broke up in the first furlong and occupied a rear posftlon throughout and Guide Peter railed to pace evenly. Horl Bingen obtained the better or the start and let out rrom Eyre, Worthy Song. Kewple’s Bingen, Sequoia and Vanora with Kia Kaha pacing the best of the others. Passing the stands the first time there was very little change except that Vanora improved his position a little. The field was stringing out somewhat. Along the back Horl Bingen still had the running bis own way with Worthy Song and Eyre paired Just In behind the leader, sequoia occupied next place In the field, running Just in front of Kewple’s Bingen, lilllcrest and Chill Bean with the others falling to make tlie same headway. When the field turned for home the pace quickened and Horl Bingen was still clear from Worthy Song who had gone up a length in front of Eyre. Next in line were Kewple’s Bingen and Grattan Girl, who was now making a strong effort on the outside. Horl Bingen held sway to cross tlie line a length ahead or Worthy Song who beat Grattan Girl who was gaining all the time, by three-quarters or a length. Forest Jewel was rourtb and then came Sequoia, Eyre and Hillcres L Times, 2.53 3-5, 2.525, 2.514-5.

AUGUST HANDICAP, Of £300; 2 miles. 3—2—LADY FAME, Mr W. Johnstone’* b m by Nelson Fame—Her Ladyship, aged, 24yds. (M. Stewart) 1 2—4— KEWPIE’S KING, Mr R. Troughton’s ch h, by Blue Mountain King —Kewple, 6yrs., limit (J. Bryce) 2 5 S—OUR MCKINNEY, Mr L. N. Vernall’s b g by Our Thorpe—Flora McKinney, aged, 48yds. (Owner) 3 Also Started.— l —t Ironside, 21. coupled with N'ervie’s Last. 48 4 3 star Pronto. 36. Winner trained by M. Stewart. Tainahere. Another Waikato horse In I.adv Fame annexed the chier event on tlie card the August Handicap. She led throughout and in the final stages she finished mil or running and was never in danger. f. j. Smith’s bracketed pair, Ironside and N'ervie’s Last, were the hot favourites but they failed to reach a place. It was a good start and passing the stands arter lour rurlougs had been covered Lady Fame was making the play rrum Kewple’s iking, Ironside. our McKinexactly the same, except t.iat "the' fieui had closed up a great deal. Along the back there Was still no alteration, but five lengths would have covered the entire La<ly Fame had & break of a length crossing Hie top from Kewpie’s King, who was a similar distance in Trout or ironside and Nervle’s Last, together *-t ir Pronto and our McKinney. l ady Fame was nut troubled to win bv three-parts or a length from K-wpie s King, will, our McKinney, who hung on well, a similar Nei-?!,'!'*' I ij, I" , """ ot ironsme. GREY LYNN HANDICAP i_i_cnor r < £ ‘ 0U: ’ • ~,Ueabr m by Great Bingen—Doldrums 6yrs.. It. 11’. j. Mnifii i * i 1 1 ~ \ M 1! -kl. U,.. . V Downes and W llosking’s blk g by Jewel Pointer Bonnie Bingen, 3.vrs. I •-’yd-. (s. Matthew > . . g 6 6 QUEE.ME DIRECT. Mrs F E. Ravner’s blk m by Dan Direct Queen Betty. 6.vrs. It s. M. \ugCroeiis nnd <amin-ky ’ were ' bracketed on the machines ANo started—7- -7 Ann Pointer. Bedford. " •> Kaitawa. it.: 4 3 Ki irau King, 1 2yds bhd.; - - Baron Derbj s—i Charterls Bay. 2—2 Lucky Love. Winner trained by F. J. Smith. Auckland. (Continued lu next column.)

The bracket was a very hot favourlta and the pair finished first and second, having- the race in hand practically throughout. Crocus moved up crossing the top after being handily placet throughout and In the final stages ga»e nothing else a chance. Passing the stands Ann Pointer was showing the way to Queenie Direct. Bedford, feandusky, Atarau King. Crocua and Charterts Bay. The leaders held their places as the back was negotiated where Atarau King had run up inf Tent of Crocus and Sandusky. Crocus then made a forward move and as the straight was approached she took command to lead Aim Pointer. Queenie Direct. Sandusky and Atarau King. Crocus won easily by a length from andusky who heat Kueenie Direct by three parts or a length. came Atarau Kin*. Win Pointer and I.ia Love. Times, 3 28, 3.27 2-5. 3.28 4- k. 3.28 1-5. ROYAL OAK HANDICAP, or £225; 2 linles. 2—2— TE KAMI , Mr J. T. Youngs » g by .Nelson Bingen—Lottie Audubon. aged, cnvds bhd »J T. Paul* 1 1— I —TAN JOHN. Mr NY. I login • botliain's rh g. by Worthy Bingen —Advance l.avinla mare, aged. 6—6—CAIIL M\< K. Mr J Stormont Jnr.’s b g by A 1 Mack— Lady Natalie, aged. 24yds (1. K. Murrlsoti) 3 Also started.—4—4 Bronte. It.: •'*—s Young Rodney, 7 2yds bhd.. J—3 Meadow King, 108. Winner trained by J. T. Paul. Mangere. Alter being handily placed throughout Te kaliu came to the front easily in the concluding stages of the race and won comfortably. Tan John also ran a handy face throughout, but was unable to wlth--t Hid tii*- c:,.i. i• ■ ti• •>: i e Kami in tne run home. Carl .Mark broke several times but picked up sufficiently to secure third place. Bronte and Meadow King broke up badly In the early stages and were soon in a hopeless position, out or the straight carl Mack was leading from Tan John ami Te Kahu. hut Tan John lame to the frowt along the back, with Carl Mack and le Kahu in close attendance. With six furlongs to go Tan John was still holding on to hts trail and Te Kahu had reached second place. Carl Mack w'as third, then came Young Hodney, and far behind. Bronte and Meadow King. Coming into the straight. Te Kahu shot to the Trout and maintained rrom Tan John. With Carl Mark three the lead to win by two and a-half lengths lrom tan John, with Carl Mack Hire* lengths a wav Mind and Young Hodney « similar distance away fourth. Times, • I • , 4.4 C SWORDSMAN SCRATCHED. Ihe fi<>at that \\.i» taking "wordstnati to the Alexandra Park to • lav broke down before the course Wt- rear lift! and the horse had to lie vv ithdi awn from tne Royal **.ik Handicap. Pi log to the aeei* dent the totahsator had opened oil tlu* rare hut ttu* Ulterior* had their money returned.