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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20732, 16 February 1939, Page 13

CYRANO AT LONG ODDS SURPRISE AT EPSOM HAMILTON PACER’S SUCCESS The sensational win return of over a century by Cyrano in the concluding event was the outstanding feature of the second and concluding day's racing of the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting et Alexandra Park, Epsom, yesterday. Following his mediocre showing on the first day Cyrano was supported only by a very small section and his much improved showing yesterday caught the public completely unawares. Dick Redmond and Rey Ola, who won the two first events, were both at double figure odds but after and until the sensational triumph of Cyrano, all winners were at cramped returns. Highland Scott, who proved successful In the Great Northern Trotting Stakes, returning his supporters an odds-on price on the win machine. Adversity, Bingen Sun and Bill B. were all at cramped odds, while in the Alexandra Park Handicap, the F. J. Smith double. Sandusky and Bexley Girl, first and second .respectively, paid more for a place than on the win machine. The ] weather was showery for the greater part but the track was in splendid order, notwithstanding . Results:— FAREWELL HANDICAP or £250; Lt., 3.34; 1} miles. B—2—ADVERSITY. Mr A. W. Ebbett’S b g by AI Mark-Nut Ansel mare, aged, 12yds bhd (M. Stewart) 1 4 4—BEDFORD, Mr F. Herring Jnr’s drk b g by Blue Mountain KingNanc.v Bell, aged. 12yds bhd., 5 «—ISABELLA POINTER,” Mr* J. G. Robertson's br m by Jewel Pointer Florrle Bingen, syrs. t 48yds bhd., (owner) 3 Also started: 9—lo Chaise, Lt.. 12—12 Derby Lu, Lt.. B—7 John's Last, Lt., coupled win Lucky Love, 43yds; l— l Resistance. 1.t., coupled with Parauri, 60yd.s; 3 3 Kete Kura. 12yds; 7—B Handicapper. 24yds, 5—5 Young Pointer, 24yds, coupled with Alpine Prince, 36yds., 10—11 Bismuth. 30yds., 1 I —9 Forest Jewel, 36yds. Winner trained by M. Stewart, Hamilton. The Hamilton representative. Adversity, was responsible Tor a solid showing, the capable driving of M. Stewart playing- a big part it. his success. Halfway down the running, i; looked as ir Bedford would carry the day, but Adversity proved jusi too solid for him. Chaise tangled badly at the start and Joan's last led out to show the way over the first cjrcini rrrnn Bedford. Parauri, Young Pointer. Adversity, and Kete Kura. Along *hr back foi the last time. Bedford was running clear of Parauri with Kete Kura following in front of Young Pointer, Adversity. John'? Last and Resistance. Bedford was soil in charge across the top and led Into the straight closely followel by Ad.orsity. In the run home Adversity tackled the pace-maker and beat him by half a length Isabella Pointer was 4 length*- away third, with Kete Kura fourth and Resistance and Bismuth next, Parauri having fallen hallway down the running. Times; 3.20 3-5,, 3.21, 3.20 2-5, 3.24 3-5. FORBES HANDICAP Of £225; trotters, Lt. 4.51; 2 miles. 1— 2—BINGEN SUN, Mr G. A. Williams’ br g by Nelson Bingen-Sundial, aged, Lt. (owner) .. i 2 I—WIN HUON. Mr D. H. Billington’s b g by Win Alto-Huon Bell, aged, 36yds bhd. (H. Blllington) 2 4 3—RECEPTION, Mr W. J. Wheeler's ch m by Frank Worthy- Oleda, aged, 60yds bhd. (owner) .. .. 3 Also started: B—9 Autumn Lou, Lt., 11—11 Dllfashlon, Lt., 5—5 Nelson Chief* Lt., 9—9 Nelson Glory. Lt., 3—4 Ellssa, 12yds., coupled with Moko Girl, 24yds.. 6 6 Arapai, 36yds., to—lo Audo Patch, 48yds., 7—7 Pink Lady, 48yds. Winner trained by owner and W. Head, Wellsford. Ringen Sun and Win Huon had the race to themselves over the last two furlongs and they provided a thrilling finish in which Ringen Sun gained a very narrowvictory. Nelson Chief was the leader over the early part but Pink Lady soon asserted herself to lead past the stands from Bingen Sun, Nelson’s Glory, Win Huon, Arapai and Reception. Win Huon made a forward move along the back and was two lengths out from Ringen sun as they came past the stands again with Pink Lady lying third in front or Arapai, Reception and Elissa. Across the top there was little material change, Win Huon and Bingen Sun being clear of the field at the turn, and in the straight they staged an exciting duel in which Bingen Sun proved victorious by half a head with Reception 2 4 lengths away third. Nelson’s Glory was fourth with Ellssa next and Arapai Just ahead of the others. Times, 4.46, 4.43 1-5, 4.43, 4.48 3-5. RANGITOTO HANDICAP Of £275; Lt. 4.41; 2 miles 1— I—BILL B, Mr F. Browne’s br hby Single G-Marle Axworthy, syrs, 24 yds bhd (J. Bryce) 1 3 2—OLIVE KING, Miss W. Dunlop’s ch m by Native King-Olive Huon, aged. Lt., (M. Stewart) .. 2 2 3—TANGATU, Mr A. R. Saunders’ b h by Man o’ War—Brightness, aged. 48yds bhd. (G. T. Mitchell) 3 Also started: B—7 Gold Circle, Lt., 13—*13 Kewpie's Crest, Lt., 9—9 Mute, Lt., 5 8 Red Frontier, 12yds., 4—4 Musketeer. 36yds., 7—6 Vanora, 36yds., 11 n winaway, 36yds.. 10—to Great Chum. 60yds., *—s Uenuku, 60yds., 12—12 Eighteen Carat, 72yds. Winner trained by J. Bryce, Hornby. Bill B. the South Island representative

wa« a pronounrcd favourite and he realis'd p\p»'ftati 'n~ although hp had nothing to -parp in a tight Itnish with thp Hamilton rpprp-piitativp. niivp Kin?, who attemptPd to win all the way. Olivp Kina* was early in the lead. Pa?s--Ins* the stands rnr the first time, she was in front of Red Frontier, Kewpie’s Crest, Vanora and R: 11 R As they came past a train, Olive king was still bowling along in front and along the ba<-k thp last time sh<‘ was rloselv attended by Vanora and Bill R, who had moved up smartly on the "tter. Across the top this trio was still making- play, but as they turned for home Rill R had run up on the outer or Olive Kina* and the pair staffed a spectacular finish in which Rdl R grot the verdict by a long- head over Olive King-, with Tang-atu two lengths away third. Kewpie’s Crest was fourth followed by Musketeer. Eighteen Carat and Lenuku. Times, 4.35 2-5, 4.37 3-5, 4.34 2-5, 4.39 1 -5. RICHMOND HANDICAP Or £225; Lt. 3.38; 14 miles. 11 —II—CYRANO. Mrs J. Parris and Mr s. Findlay’s ch g* by WrackNautwich, 6yrs., Lt., (S. M. August 1 6—6— HILLCREST, Mr C. Stormont's b ff by Rev de Oro-Worthy Crest, 4yrs, Lt. C R. Woods» . . . . 2 2—l -LADY POTTS, Mrs C. McGregor’s b m bv Jack Potts-Galindo mare, syrs, 12yds bhd. W. Clirton> 3 Also >tarted: 10—10 Gipsy Light. Lt., I —2—Harlow. 1.t.. 4—4 Kewpie’s Jewel. Lt., coupled with Here Oro, Lt., 3—3 Lynn Rev. Lt., B—B Mandalay, Lt., 5—5 Marcus, Lt., 9—9 Silk Lady. Lt.. 2—l Lsdy Potts, 12yds., 7—7 Militia, 12yds. winner trained by S. M. August, Green Cyrano was at sensational odds when, after being one of the pace makers throughout he held on to prevail narrowly trom Hillcrest. On the first day Cyrano’s form was not Impressive and under the circumstances his return was a generous one. Marcus broke badly early and Mandalay and Cyrano were in charge passing the stands rrom Pink Lady, Kewpie’s Jewel, Hillcrest and Lady Pots. Cyrano went to the front at the half mile and led across the top into the straight from Hillcrest. Harlow, Lady Potts and Lynn Rey. Cyrano did hpst in the run home to win by hair a length from Hillcrest with Lady Potts a length away, third. Lynn Rey was fourth and then came Harlow. Times: 3.26, 3.20 1-5, 3.25 2-5, 3.27 1-5. Totalisator Increase The Investments totalled £32,121, compared with £24,266 lOs for the second day last year, an increase of £7854 10s. For the meeting the total was £69,062, compared with £45,294, an increase of £23.768. NEW BRIGHTON EVENTS AUTUMN PROGRAMME ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY (By Telegraph.—Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday Acceptances for the New Brighton Trotting Club's autumn meeting to be held on Saturday have been received as under: —■