WAIKATO TROTS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20498, 14 May 1938, Page 8

WAIKATO TROTS

AUTUMN MEETING HELD AUTUMN HANDICAP TO GAY SISTER LADY BUNKER IN FIRST The autumn meeting of the Waikato Trotting Club was held at the Claudelands ground to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the track was in excellent order. Results: — INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP Or £130; trotters; limit 3.49; 1 $ miles 2 I—LADY BUNKER, Mr J. T. Paul’s b m by Guy Parrish—Bessie Bingen, syrs, 84yds blid lowner) 1 1— 3—DICK REDMOND, Newdick Bios.’ b g, by Roy Redmond—Dixie Lass, 4vrs., Lt. (A. T. Newdick) . . 2 6 B—MOIRA BINGEN, Mr H. Mortensen’s ch m by Worthy Bingen —Native Wattle, 6yrs, Lt., (E. 11. Smith) 3 Also started.—l4 —13 Barney Bingen. 17—20 Elliotvale, B—lo Flash Bye, 7—7 Frontier Boy, 15—14 Golden Surprise, coupled with Otawa Lass, 3—4 Great Surprise, 12—12 Heather Glow, B—9 Leeleeta, 19—18, Masterman, 10—16 Nelson Carbine, 12—11 Riptide. 4—5 Rose Marble, 16—14 Wlrl Bingen, 20—17 Worthy Worker, limit; 5—2 Corona Bell. 60yds; 18—18 Win Huon, 72yds; 10—6 Braemar, 84yds; 21—21 Dilfashlon, 108 yds bhd. Winner trained by owner Mangere. Lady Bunker off 84 yards behind, was responsible for a solid performance in winning as she did. She made up ground quickly In the early stages and with a round to go was handily placed in fourth position. At the straight entrance she was right behind the pacemaker, Moira Bingen, and she overhauled her in the straight and carried on to win decisively. Moira Bingen failed Just at the end to hold ofT Dick Redmond, who tangled under pressure on tne post. Braemar .broke at the start and Dick Redmond also lert his feet along the back. Worthy Worker led early and passing the stands at the completion of a round was showing out from Rose Marble, Frontier Boy, Masterman and Moira Bingen. Along the back, Worthy Worker was closely followed by Moira Bingen who had moved up smartly in front of I.ady Bunker, Frontier Boy, Dick Redmond, Masterman, Leeleeta and Nelson Carbine. Moira Bingen had drawn to the front at the half-mile and here Lady Bunker was running a close second in rront of Frontier Boy and Dick Redmond. They rame into the etraight in that order. Lady Bunker coming through in the straight to win by a length and a-half from Dick Redmond, who tangled on the post two and a hair lengths in front of Moira Bingen. Frontier Boy was fourth, only a head away and then followed Worthy Worker and Leeleeta. Times, 3.35 4-5, 3.43 1-5, 3.44 1-5, 3.44 2EUREKA HANDICAP Of £130; limit 3.5; 1* miles. B—7—KIA KAHA, Mr A. J. B. Norris’ gr g by Our Thorpe—uniform, aged limit (A. Garnett) 1 1 — 2—PETER SMITH, Mr E. R. Smith’s blk h by Peter Bingen—Aggie Bell, 4yrs, limit (owner) . . 2 3 3—JOHN’S LAsT, Mr J. S. Herring’s b g by Frank Worthy—Nancy Bell, syrs, limit (A. W. Broughton) . . 3 Wlnhisway was coupled with Kia Kaha. Also started.—4—6 Axminster, 13—11 Black Metal, 11—9 Bonny Pointer, 12—10 Excel, 5—5 Frank Rolfe, 9—B Jewel Crest, B—7 Winhlsway, 7—4 Neon Oro. 10—9 Scottish Bard, 6—3 Stargum, 13—12 Sunny Parrish, 2—l Wall Street, limit. Winner trained by owner, Takanlnl. There was an exciting finish when the llttle-rancied Kia Kaha Hashed up over the last 50 yards to head Peter Smith after the latter had looked, at the distance, to have the issue in safe keeping. This marked Kia Kaha's first success over several years. Peter Smith endorsed the good impression he had made in his trackwork, but the winner was Just too good for him on the day. Axminster broke at the start and Peter Smith, Neon Oro and Excel led early. Passing the stands, John’s Last was in charge from Peter Smith and this pair was a j length in front of Kia Kaha and Wall I Street, with a gap to Neon Oro, Scottish Bard, Bonny Pointer and Excel. Racing into the back stretch, John’s Last was just shading Peter smith and the pair was still followed by Kia Kaha and Wall Street, with a big gap to Neon Oro and five lengths further to Scottish Bard, heading a bunch. There was no alteration in that order crossing the top and hallway down the running the race appeared to be between Peter Smith and John's Last. Peter Smith seemed to be winning comfortably when Kia Kaha flashed up to beat him by half a length. John's Last was a neck away third, with Wall Street fourth in Tront of Neon Oro and Scottish Bard. Times: 2.50 3-5, 2.50 4-5, 2.51, 2.53. AUTUMN HANDICAP Of £325; limit 4.40; 2 miles. 2 2—GAY SISTER, Mrs C. McGregor’s h m by Nelson Derby—Bells o’Brass, Gyrs, 12yds bhd (W. Clirton) i 4 4—PROLETARIAN, Mr J. Stormant, Jun.’s b h by Frank Worthy— Waterfall, 6yrs, 4 Byds bhd il. r. Morrison) 2 7 7—MUSKETEER, Mrs R. M. O’Donnell’s b g by Jewel Pointer— Harvest Home, 4yrs, 12yds bhd (S. Matthews) 3 Also started.—B—B Guld Hairst, 5—5 Kewple’s Crest, limit; l 1 Our War 36yds bhd; 6—6 Winaway, 36; 3—3 crocus, 4 Byds bhd. Winner trained by W. Clifton, Takanlnl. Gay Sister endorsed her good form of the Thames meeting in winning attractively after being handily placed over the latter stages of the running. Proletarian, arter hitting the front at the half-mile and leading half way down the running, was not quite equal to the winner in the end. Gay Sister skipped at the start, but quickly settled down and Guid Hairst led out from Kewple’s Crest, Gay Sister, Musketeer, Winaway, Our War, Crocus and Proletarian. Passing the stands the first time, Guid Hairst was a length out Trom Kewple’s Crest, and this pair was followed by Winaway, Gay Sister and Crocus, who was on the outside or four sulkies at this stage. Passing the stands the second time, Crocus was Just in rront or Guid Hairst, with Kewple's Crest closely following in rront of Winaway, Gay Sister, Our War, Musketeer and Proletarian. At the half-mile Proletarian went to the front closely followed by Our War, with Guid Hairst handy In front of Crocus, Gay Sister and Kewpie’s Crest. Proletarian and Our War were followed into the straight by Gay Sister, and over the deciding stages Gay Sister went on to win by two lengths Trom Proletarian who beat Musketeer by a neck. Kewple’s Crest was fourth, and then came Our War, with Winaway some lengths behind, and Guid Hairst and Crocus pulling up. Times:' 4.33. 4.30 3-5, 4.33 4- 4.35. Trophy Presented Following the running of the Autumn Handicap, the chief event on to-day’s card, the president, Mr R. T. Reid, presented to Mrs C. .McGregor, tne owner of Gay Sister, the handsome cabinet of cutlery attached to the stake. TAMAHERE HANDICAP Or £135; limit 3.33: 1* miles 8— B—LUMINATE, Mr J. Mahoney’s b g by Ilal Junior—Huia Dillon mare, aged, limit (L. J. Mahoney) . . 1 I I —SANDUSKY, Messrs A. G. Downes and W. Hosklng's blk g by Jewel Pointer—Bonny Bingen, 3yrs, 3 6yds < F. J. Smith; .. 2 5 6—PETITE JEWEL, Mr W. H. Andrews’ drk br g by Jewell Pointer—Konniwood, 4yr«, limit (owner) 3 Charlie Chan was coupled with Sandusky. Also started.— 1 1 Charlie Chan, 9—9 Derby Lu, 4—4 Lady Amanda, limit; 7—lo Bismuth, 12yds; 2—2 Transwell, 12yds; 3 3 Young Pointer, 12yds; 10 —7 Handicapper, 24yds: 6—5 Baron Grand. 36yds; II —ll General Sai-slleld. 36yds blid. Winner trained by L. J. Mahoney, Onehunga. Luminate won Horn end to end. staying on in solid style to withstand the determined challenge of Sandusky over the concluding stages. The winner paid in the viciniiv or a third or a century. Charlie Chan broke badly at the -tart and was never afterward- in the picture. Luminate leading out from i.ady \rnanda. Petite Jewel, liandieapper. samlusky. Transwell, Young Pointer. General sarsfleifi and Bismuth, who was breaking. Luminate was followed past the stands by Petite Jewel and this pair was followed by Transwell, Lady Amanda, Young Pointer. Paron Grand, Hanmcapner. General sarsfleld, and Sandusky. There was no alteration as they went along the bark and across the top the order was much the same. Luminate leading into the straight from petite Jewel, Lady Amanda. Sandusky tcoming fast,, Handicapper, and

? ar on Grand. Luminate held on to beat . andusky by two lengths with Petite Jewel, three lengths Turther away, third. fourth, then followed Handlcapper. Lady Amanda, Baron Grand, Bis--oeneral Sarsfleld. Times: 3.25, 3-o, 3.26 2-5, 3.26. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP Or £135; trotters; limit, 5.0; 2 mlleg 7—7—WL\ HUON. Mr D. H. Bilitngton’r b g by Win Alto Huon Bell. aged, 12yds bhd (H. Blllington) .. f I__! Wi-nUN. Mr J. T. Paul’s b m b.v Wrack —I.ady Swlthln, Gyrs., 36yds hhd (Owner) ; o 2—2—BRAEMAR, Mr J. D. Rogers' b g by Guy Parrish—Adelaide Wood, aged, 2 4yds bhd (J. G. Robertson) 3 Also started: in—io Nelson Carbine, limit; 4—5 Grand Triumph, 12; 6—6 Bingen Sun, 3—3 Nelson Chief, 48; B—9 Dilfashlon, 60; 5—4 Reception, 84; 9 —B Moko Girl, 15 6. Winner trained by H. Blllington. Te Hoe. \\ in Huon, assisted by the mistakes or Within, held on over the last little bit to beat the latter In a good finish. He paid over a quarter or a century for a win. Within broke at the start and lost his position. Grand Triumph leading past the stands the first time from Win Huon, Braemar, Nelson Chief and Nelson Carbine. Crossing the top. Grand Triumph was still making the pace, but passing the stands the second time Win Huon had moved up to be clear of Fraemar, Within. Nelson Chler and Grand Triumph, with Reception next. There was no alteration in the order along the back, Win Huon still holding sway at the half-mile post, where Within. Braemar and Reception were next In order. They came into the straight in this order and over the final stages Win Huon hung on to beat Within by two lengths, with Braemar a length and ahalf further back third. In front of Reception, Nelson Chief and Ringen Sun. Times 4.51 3-5, 4.50, 4.51 2-5, 4.47.

TOTALIBATOR RETURNS The totallsator to-day for the flrat five races handled £10,541, compared with £12,154 on the corresponding day last year, a decrease of £1613. The following table shows the details of the investments on the various races compared with the Investments made last year:—

AT FORBURY PARK WINTER MEETING CONCLUDES BLUE LOGAN WINS TAHUNA * (By Telegraph.—Press Association) DUNEDIN, Saturday The Forburv Park Trotting Club’* winter meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the track was in fast order. Results:— TAHUNA HANDICAP Of £150; trotters; limit, 344; i$ miles A 8— BLUE LOGAN, 4 8 (R. W. Townley) 1 7—PREMIER, 24 (E. Legg) .' H 9 JENNY’S GUY, 48 (R. Townley) .. 3 Also started: Jock McGrath, Kllmorlck, Swift Guy, Traveltone, limit; Kllblmle Dan, 12; Chudleigh, 24; Bon Chance, Gaynor, Shadeland, 36; Axiom, 60; Parrish Chimes, 96. Won by three lengths, with hair a length between second and third. Times, 3.24 2-5, 3.26, 3.29. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, Of £150; limit, 3.38; 1$ miles 4—TOKEN, limit (J. McKendry) 1 2—DONOR, 48 (M. Holmes) 2 7—OASIS, limit (D. Teahen) 3 Also started: Cyrano, Mohican, Seascap#, limit; All Kings, 12; Gold Valley, Jackaranda, Rollalong, 24; Ghandl, 36. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Times; 3.17 2-5, 3.18 4-5, 3.18. BLENHEIM RESULTS SUCCESS OF L. F. BERKETT (By Telegraph.—Press Association) BLENHEIM. Friday. Sunny weather and ideal track conditions were experienced for the Marlborough Trotting Club’s annual meeting to-day. There was a satisfactory attendance. The totalisator handled £2356 10s, against £2995 last year. L. F. Berkett, the Hope trainer, scored five wins and a second in seven races. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP Of £55; limit 3.43; 1$ miles 1 — TRISTAN, limit (L. F. Berkett) .. 1 4—TRUE REFLECTION, 4 Bydß bhd. (G. K. Yeatman) 9 2 ROYALETTE, limit (A. M. Connolly) * Also started.—6 Audo Girl, 5 Worthy Note, limit; 3 Gold Cue, 2 4yds bhd. Won by two lengths, with Tour lengths between second and third. Goll Cue was fourth. Times; 3m 35 3-SS, 3m 32 l-ss, 3m 3es. STEWARDS' HANDICAP Of £6O; trotters; limit 3.49; 1$ miles 2 LUCKY RUSE, 72yds bhd <L. F. Berkett) 1 3 COUNT PARRISH, limit (J. Pugh) 2 4 KUROTANGI, limit iF. Biougnan) 3 Also started.—l Native Leaf, 84yds bhd. Won by hair a length, with six lengths between second and third. Tunes; 2m 31 4- 2ill 38 2-sa, 2m 48 2-s*. MARLBOROUGH HANDICAP Of £IOO and trophy valued at £25; limit 4.50; 2 miles O—HAPPI, 12yds bhd (L. F. Berkett) t 3—EYORA, 12yds bhd (W. warren) 2—GUY ZOLOoK, limit (J. F. Cotton) Also started.—7 Bridget Brough, 5 Storm Signal, limit; 4 First Aid, 24y<H bhd; l Ropata, 36. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. First Aid was fourth. Times: 4m 44 2-5 s, 4m 44 4-ss, 4rn 473. BEAVIEW HANDICAP Or £55; limit 2.27; l mile 5 ORBY LAD, limit (E. E. Edmonds) 1 2—MITE WIN, limit (L. F. Berkett) . . t 1— QUEEN DE ORO, 12yds bhd ;B. P. Broughan) 8 Also started.—7 Golden River. S Restraint, 4 Ulster Girl-Worthy Note, limit; 3 Gold Cue. 12yds bhd. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second anil tnird. Gold Cue was fourth. Times: 3m 22 1-SS, 3lil 2s 2-56, 3m 22 3-SS. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP or £6O; trotters; limit 5.7; 2 miles 2 LUCKY RUSE, 96ydS bhd (L. F. Berkett; l 3 COUNT PARRISH, limit <J. Pugh) 2 I—NATIVE LEAF, 108yds bhd (J. V. Dyke) 3 Only starters. Won by five lengths with a distance between second and third. Times: 4m 49 3-ss, 5m 2s. SEDDON HANDICAP Of £55; limit 3.5; 1$ miles 1— TRISTAN, 24yds bhd (L. F. Berkett) 1 3 CORAL PRINCE, 4 Byds bhd (W. Broughan) 2 4 TRLE REFLECTION, 4 Byds bhd (C. K. Yeatman) 3 Also started.—s Ulster Girl, limit; 2 Orby Lad, 24yds bhd. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Orby Lad was fourth. Times: 2in 5 4 3-ss, 2m 52 4-ss, 2m 53 1-SS. DASH HANDICAP Of £65; limit 2.24; 1 mile 2 EVORA, 36yds bhd (W. Warren) l u—STORMY SIGNAL, 2aydS bhd (C. K. Yeatman) 2 4—CASSIDY, limit (E. Schofield) . . 3 Also stalled.—s A unworthy, 6 Bridget Brough, 12yds bhd; 3 Guy Zolock, 24; 7 First Aid, 1 llappi. 36. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Guy Zolock was fourth. Tunes: 2iu 15 2-ss, 2111 10 2-ss, CAMBRIDGE TROTTING ACCEPTANCES NEXT FRIDAY Acceptances for the Cambridge Trotting Clubs meeting to be held at Claudelands on Saturday, May 28. vjflj close with the secretary, Mr T. }i. Hampshire and Messrs Blomfleld and i Co., Auckland, at 5 p.m. next Friday.

This Year Last Year First Rare .... £9394 £1581 Second Race .. £5122 £20014 Third Race ... . £2222 £2859 Fourth Race .. £2856 £31224 Fifth Race .... £24014 £2590 Totals £10,541 £12,154