Tt RAPA RACES

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20504, 21 May 1938, Page 8

Tt RAPA RACES

WINTER MEETING OPENS LONDON IN STEEPLEB PRESIDENT'S TO VALAMITO HUSKIE S BIG STEEPLES The winter meeting of the Waikato Racing Club was opened at Te Rapa to-day in bright, crisp weather before a large crowd. The track was dead after the recent rain, but was in splendid winter order. There was some delay at the start, due to the confusion as to which was the correct starting point, and the assistant starter had to return to secure the assurance of the secretary as to the correct barrier. r riie first race on the programme, the Hack and Hunters Steeplechase, was won by the third favourite London by three lengths from Lucidus and Kinkle, the second and first favourites respectively. The first division of the Otorohanga Handicap resulted in a comfortable victory for the favourite Hunting Blood, with Dragon Moth second. Two outsiders, Yalspear and Silver Glow, deadheated for third place. In the Waikato Hurdles the fourth favourite, Silk Sox, defeated Lady England and High Star, the favourites failing in this event. The public were on the mark in the President’s Handicap, however, when Yalamito and Enge, who were strongly supported, were first and second respectively, while the Te Rapa-tralned Malagigl was third. Results: — MELVILLE HACK AND HUNTERS’ BTEEPLECHAB6 Of £250; 2* miles 3—3— LONDON, Mr v. L. Grahame’s b g by Little England—Hylyslan, aged, 9.3, car. 9.7 (F. R. Foster) . 1 2—I—LUCIDUS, Mr W. E. Thomson’s b g by Iluminatlon—Lady Biddy, aged, 11.5 (N. C. Trlllo) » I—2—KfNKLE, Mr W. A. Cole’s b g by Lurlna—Abbey Chimes, 6yrs, 10.4 (N. Watson) 3 Also started: 5—5 Cordon, 9.0 (Amunsden); 4—4 My Money, 9.0, car. 9.1* (Stewart); 7—7 Slam, 9.0 (McLaughlin); 9—9 Aramls, e.o (Aukett); B—B Topstar, 9.0, car. 0.4 (Stokes); 6—6 Grantham, 9.0, car. 9.1* (Ferguson). Winner trained by owner, Huntly. London scored his first success for some time when he led practically from end to end to win attractively. Lucldue went a solid race but was unequal to the winner on the day. The race was marred by the rather erratic jumping of a section of the field. Aramis fell at the fence by the three-furlong post the first time and Cordon came to grief at the same obstacle. At the stand double Slam baulked. Aramls led at the first fencp which he ran down badly. Cordon following him In front or Grantham and Slam. Passing the stands. London had drawn to the front of Lucidus, Kinkle, My Money, Grantham, Topstar and Slam. Along the back, London was still making play from Lucidus, Kinkle and My Money with a gap to Grantham and Topstar, tailing oIT. London was six lengths clear of Lucidus into the straight with Kinkle and My Money a couple of lengths away. London held on In the run home to win by three lengths from Lucidus, who beat Kinkle by two lengths. My Money was fourth with ten lengths to Grantham and Topstar down the straight. Time, 5.5.

OTOROHANGA HACK HANDICAP Of £200; 6 turs. First Division 1— 2—HUNTING BLOOD, Mr H. D. Caro’s b c by Hunting Song— Mufti, 3yrs, 7.1, car. 7.2 (W. M. Thomson) 1 2 I—DRAGON MOTH, Messrs Roulston Bros.’ b r by Vaals—Midget, 3yrs, 8.2 (N. Vaughan). 2 11 —II—VALSPEAR. Mr J. Pohlen’s b g by Ppeardance—Lady val, syrs, 8.0, ear. 7.7* (N. Howard) .... f 10—8—SILVER GLOW. Dr. W. C. Ring’s br g by Paladin—Sunbar, syrs, 7.0, car. 7.2 (A. Edwards) f fDead-heat Tor third Also started: 4—4 Aero King, 9.0 (McTavish); 7—6 Black Man, 8.5 (Broughton); 6—5 Paul Robeson, 8.3 (Glading); 3 3 Alyth. 7.9, car. 7.2 (Gilchrist); 11— 14 Hawthorn. 7.4. car. 7.3 (Sargeant); 5—7 Bass. 7.2 (Evans); 9—9 Clooneen, T.n, car. 7.3 (Long); 15—15 Iskra, 7.0, ear. 7.0* (Foster).; B—lo The Trimmer, 7.0, car. 7.7 (P. Feam); 12—12 I.uleen, 7.0, car. 7.4 (R. Fearn); 13—13 Aymon, 7.0. car. 7.2 < Edwards). Winner trained by M. J. Carroll, Te Rapa. Hunting Blood, who has been working attractively and was obviously Improved by racing at Avondale, made an exhibition of the field. Flashing to the rront rrom the outset, he never looked in danger of defeat and after being eight lengths out at the straight entrance he carried on to win going away. Iskra was left and Hawthorn and Clooneen were slow to move. Hunting Blood was soon In charge and he led as they settled down rrom Silver Glow, Black Man. Alyth, The Trimmer, Aero King and Valspear. Hunting Blood had drawn to a four lengths’ advantage, at the hair-mile, from Valspear, with The Trimmer handy In rront of Silver Glow, Black Man, Dragon Moth and Aero King. Hunting Blood was eight lengths out in front at the turn, Valspear, The Trimmer, Silver Glow, Black Man, Dragon Moth and Aero King still racing In that order. Hunting Blood won with ridiculous ease by twelve lengths over Dragon Moth, with Walspear and Silver Glow, whom the Judge was unable to separate, only a nose away. Alvth was next, then followed Black Man, AeVo King and The Trimmer. Time, 1.15 4-5. WAIKATO HURDLE RACE Of £400; 1* miles 4 4—SILK SOX, Messrs R. G. and S. Topless’ blk g by Royal Divorce— Rlbbonwork, aged, 10.4 (L. Du.lieu) i B—6—LADY ENGLAND, Mrs P. D. Holmes’ b m by Little England— Lady Comet, 6yrs, 9.0, car. 9.1 (F. E. Baker) a %—3—HIGH STAR, Mr L. J. Hyde’s b g by The Ace—Star Attraction, 6yrs, 9.0 (T. Williams) 3 Also started: 2—2 Iddo, 10.12 (Jenkins); 1 1 Donegal, 10.11 (Jarvis); 3—5 Celtic Lad, 9.9 '.Mcßae); 9—lo Valpal, 0.7 (Fergus); 10—11 Simlnt, 9.0 (Watson); 6—7 Kllberis, 9.0 (Trillo); 7—B Killarlar, 9.0 (Day)j 11—9 Inness Lad, 9.0 (Cotter). • Winner trained by H. Dulleu, New Plymouth. Silk. Sox endorsed his fine form or Hawera by winning attractively after being handily placed throughout and leading over the last six furlongs. Lady England indicated that she is on the upgrade again while High Star was responsible for another consistent performance. High Star led early, snowing the way over the first fence to Lady England. Celtic Lad, Donegal, Kilberls, Iddo, Simint and .silk Sox, v.itn a gap to Innes I.ad and Killadar, who was bringing up the rer. High Star was a couple or lengths out as they raced over the fence In front of the stand, from Donegal, Celtic Lad and Silk Sox, with Kllberis handy and Iddo and Lady England the nearest of the others. Silk Sox then commenced to assert liimseir and along the back he was making play from High Star. Iddo. Donegal, Lady England, Valpal, Celtic Lad, Inness Lad, Kilberls I and Simint, with Kllladar still tailing the field. At the straight entrance. Silk Sox, High Star and Iddo were still in front and in the straight Silk Sox did best to win decisively by three lengths rrom Lady England, who finished well to beat High star by a length and a-hair. Inness Lad was rn'urth. then came Donegal, Iddo, Valpal. Killadar, Kilberis, Simint and Celtic Lad. Time, 3.20 1-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP Of £500: li miles 2 I—VALAMITO. Mr F. Smith's b g bv Van is—Mary catmint, 4yrs, 7.12 H. W. McTavish) 1 I 2—fc'NOK. Mr W. H. Barton’s hr g bv Lapidary—Runyan mare, aged, >.2 «N. H. MrKenz.e; 2 5 5 MALAGIGL Mr 1.. R. Ne Don'S b g bv Paladin—Drop one. syrs, 8.1 ■ L. Goulsbro ... 3 gus)' B—a Master Briefly, 9.3 V/- Foster;;

6—7 Gay Rose, 813 (Horne); 6—lo Wotsn. 8.9 (L. Dulleu); 7—6 Waltaka.

7.9, car. 7.10 Atkins); 3—4 Cheval de Volee, 7.4 (Long); 3—3 Light Comedy, 7.0, car. 7.4 (Wiggins); 11—4 Prince Rangi, 7.0 (Vaugnnn). Winner tmned by ownur, TakanlnL Always handily plu ed Va'mjmto finished attractively to win the chief handicap event of the day. Enge showed improvement on recent form and appealed as a likely winner soon on to-day’s runn if’ . TVhlle Malagigl, after being fairly well back In the early stages made up ground In the straight, iiis performance was a creditable one and he should be all the better Tor the outing. King Rey, who was having his first race for a spell was doing his work well over the concluding stages. Cheval de Volee, after leading for the greater part or the way faded out in the run home.

Cheval de Volee rushed to the front to lead past the stands from Valamito, Waltaka, Light Comedy, King Rey, Prince Rangi, Enge, Malagigl. Gay Rose, Master Brlerly and Wotan. Waltaka had run up behind Cheval de Volee at the six Turlong peg and here Enge, too had improved his position to be lying third in front of Valamito, Prince Rangi, King Rev. Light Comedy. Malagigl. Gay Rose, Wotan and Master Brlerly. Enge was in front across the top and he led Into the straight from Cheval de Volee, Valamito, King Rey. Waltaka. Malagigl. who was moving up and Gay Rose. Valamito came through In the run home and went on to win attractively by a length from Enge who beat Malagigl by three parts or a length. King Rey was fourth and then followed Cheval de Volee, Gay Rose, Waltaka, Light Comedy. Wotan and Prince Rangi. Time, 2.10 4-5. TE RAPA BTEEPLECHABE or £750: 3 miles 3 I —HUSKIE. Mr P. Corbett’s ch g bv Snow King—Sag, aged, 9.7 (J. Muir) 1 4 4 —BRYCE STREET, Mr H. D. Caro’B b g by Little England—Chanclt, syrs. 9.0 (N. C. Trillo) 2 4—S—RIOTOUS, Mr 1.. Knapp’s blk g by Birkdale—Crosswords. aged, 10.5 (F. E. Baker) 3 Also started: 2—3 Clarion Call. 11.12 (Jenkins); l —2 All Irish, 10.9 (Mcßae); f> —6 Nell, 9.6 (Stokes); B—B Valpeen, 9.5 (Foster); 7—7 Mlo Lume, 9.0 (Fergus). Winner trained by R. J. Mateer, Matamata. Huskle. improved with racing, gave a fine display, Jumping fast and cleanly throughout, six furlongs from home he commenced to move up on the pacemaker. All Irish, and was In charge at the home turn, continuing on for a decisive victory. Bryce Street’s showing was a distinctly meritorious one a*s, after lying fifth Into the straight, he had to make up a fair amount or leeway to beat all but the winner. Riotous went well, while All Irish, arter making the pace over the greater part, railed to go on with it. However, he should be vastly improved. Mlo Lume led over the second renee rrom Clarion Call, All Irish. Huskle, valpeen, Bryce Street, Riotous and Nell. Racing over the brush double In rront of the stands. All Irish was five lengths out from Huskle. with Mlo Lume folowlng In front of Clarion Call. Riotous. Bryce Street and valpeen, with Nell tailed oIT. Six furlongs from home. An Irish was still showing out from Huskle, with Clarion Call handily placed in front of Riotous, Bryce Street, Mlo Lume and Valpeen. Huskle Joined Issue with All Irish at the third to last fence and at the next obstacle, where Clarion fell, he was shewing out from AH Irish, Riotous, Valpeen and Bryce Street. They came into the straight In that order, Huskle staying on to beat the fast-flnlshlng Bryce Street by six lengths, with Riotous half-a-length away. All Irish was fourth, then came Valpeen, Mlo Lume and Kell Time, 2.25 4-5. TOTALIBATOR RETURNS INCREASE ON LAST YEAR The totallsator figures for the first four races to-day compared with the first four races on the first day or the winter meeting last year, show an appreciable increase, already £2291 10s more being handled. The figures are as follows: 1938 1937 £ £ First race 2624 1867* Second race 5021 5138* Third race 5029* 4455* Fourth race 7270* 6192 Totals £19,945 £17,653*