AVONDALE RACES

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20911, 16 September 1939, Page 10

AVONDALE RACES

SPRING MEETING OPENS BISQUIT WINS HURDLES FOXMOND WINB HENDERSON CUP TO THE CARDINAL (Special from “Martian”) AUCKLAND, Saturday The first day of the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring meeting was held today in fine but overcast weather. The track was slightly holding after the recent rain, and there was a large crowd present. Results: — KINGSLAND HURDLES HANDICAP or £230; tA miles 4 S—<BIiSQUIT, .Mr fl. B. Phelps’ b g by Peach Brandy—All Amber, syrs, 9.0, car. 9.2 (11. Turner) . 1 5 4—CADGER, Mr J. Brown’s bg by Matinee —Myra Potoa, aged, 10.1 (\V. Aukett) 2 2—2—TUTOR. Mrs A. Capel’s b g by Chier Ruler-—Graciosa, aged, 9.3 (F. Cleaver) n Also started: I—l Royal Dance. 11.5 (Fergus); 3—3 Mia Acrea. 10.8 (Ferguson); m—io Herewith. 9.0 (Watson); 9—9 Tane Maliotu. 9.0 (Gilmer); B—7 Tea Chat, 9.0 (Craddock); 7—S Wild Acre. 9.0 (Marla). Winner trained by G. Jenkins, Remuera. Bisquit gave his best performance to date when, arter being one of the leaders throughout, he stayed on solidly to score a meritorious success. Gadger was finishing on and bis performance indicated early retribution, while that of Tutor, who had been working well at Takanlnl in recent weeks, endorsed the good Impression he had made. Kittle, who looked likely halfway down the running, Tailed to go on with it. Tea Chat and Bisquit were the leaders ovrr the first fence, Bisquit taking the initiative passing the stand from Tea Chat, Tane Mahotu, Wild Acre, Tutor. Kittle, Herewith and Royal Dance, with Mia Acrea bringing up tbe rear. Along the back Bisquit was followed by Tea Chat, and though Wild Acre headed him five furlongs from home, Bisquit had taken the lead again approaching the turn, to be followed Into the straight by Wild Acre, Tutor and Kittle, with a gap to Gadger and a rurther Interval to Herewith. Kittle made a strong bid halfway down the running, but faded and Bisquit hung on to win by two and a-balf lengths from Gadger, who finished resolutely to beat Tutor by a length. Kittle was fourth and then came Wild Acre, Mia Acrea, Tane Mahotu. Royal Dance, Tea Chat and Herewith. Time, 2.51. TRIAL PLATE Or £200; 7 Tur. First Division 9—7—GLADYNEV. Mr C. W. Anderson’s b c, by Musketoon—Caviare, 3yrs, 8.2 (R. W. McTavlsh) .... 1 17—13—MARHEKE, Miss J. Webber’s ch m by Martarma —Taraheke, svrs, 7.11 (A. C. Messervy) .... 2 1 S—I9—FIRST GOLD MONEY, Mr E. Grimmond’s ch m by Captain Bunsby—Gold Money, 4yrs, 7.11 (H. Long) 3 Marheke was bracketed with Gay Movie and First Gold Money with Every Port. Also started: 10—16 Beverley, 8.3 (Hearn); 13—11 Bronze Emerald, 8.2 (Goldfinch); 7—B Hunter’s Night, 8.2 (Skifflngton); 15—14 Imperator, 8.2 (Murray) ; 5—4 Pern, 8.2 (P. Atkins); 4—3 Boval Fawkes, 8.2 (Cameron); 12—15 Starbright, 8.2 (J. Mclnaliy); 14—10 Te Kawiti, 8.2 (McKenzie); 20—18 Mayfair, 8.2 (Kerr); 3—5 Miss Valerie, 7.11 (T. Green); 21—21 WaKtarma, 7.11 (Gflchrist). , , , Winner trained by F. Smith. Takanlni. In the first division Mayfair made, a bold attempt to win all the way but he tired quicklv once the prssure was applied. Early he was followed by Miss Valerie, Marheke, Starbright, Royal Fawkes, Te Kawiti, and Waitarrna and Bronze Emerald. As they raced to the. hair-mile, Marheke had run up behind Mayfair and this pair led into the straight from Hunter’s Night, Miss Valerie and Royal Fawkes. Hunter’s Night, followed MayTair into the. straight with Starbright and Miss Valerie handy and Pern at the head of a bunfeh. in a good finish Gladynev finished strongly to prevail by hair a length over Marheke, who hung on to beat First Gold Money by a head Hunter’s Night was fourth, followed by Miss Valerie, Starbright, Te Kawiti, Imperator, P(frn and Mayfair. Bronze Emerald, who bled, was pulled up. Time, 1.31. . . Second Division 5 4—MEADOW, Mr J. P. Thorpe’s b g by Hunting Song—Ciover Lear, 3yrs, 8.2 (K. Horne) 1 6 6—GLEN CONNELL, M. N. F. Coultbard’s br c, by Surveyor—Lady Lucille, 3yrs, 8.2 (K. Forsythe) 2 I—i—the DOZER, Mr J. J. Drozdowski’s b g by Valette—Kukuriki, 4yrs, (W. J. Broughton) 3 Meadow was bracketed with Pern. Also started: 19—20 Hey Lu, 8.2 (Walker); 16 —19 British Talent, 8.2 (Keesing); B—l28 —12 Crestman, 8.2 (Evans); 2—2 Hunto, 8.2 (Hain); 15—14 Lapidarian, 8.2 (Cleaver); 4—3 Proud Fox, 8.2 (G. Smith); 12—15 Silver Glow, 8.2 (Thomson); 14 —10 Sunola, 8.2 (C. G. GoulsPio); is—l 7 Tellsom, 8.2 (Stanton); jjO—lß Lady Bambury, 7.11 (Hamsay); 15 —19 Every Port, 7.11 (Vaughan); 17 —l3 Gay Movie, 7.11 (Parsons); 3—5 Miss brierly, 7.11 (Grattan); 21—21 Royal Huntress, 7.11 (Green). Winner trained by R. J. Gardiner, Te Rapa. In the second division Hunto, who jumped out smartly, was followed early by Gay Movie, Glen Connell. The Dozer, Crestman and Lady Bambury moved through smartly at the half-mile and were in charge here from Glen Connell, Hunto, Tellsom and Proud Fox. At the turn Lady Bambury was showing out from Glen Connell and Ilunto, with Proud Fox and Tcllsom in that order. In a good finish Meadow came through to win by half a length from Glen Connell, with The Dozer a short length away. Hunto was fourth, followed by proud Fox, Royal Mistress and Gay Movie. Time, 1.30. HENDERSON HANDICAP Of £2UO; 6 fur. I—2—FOXMOND, Mr P. Swney’s blk by Fox bridge—Volimond, 3yrs, 8.1, (A. s. Cameron) 1 3—3—ROYAL TIIAY, Messrs 11. T. Bowmar and G. A. Dodd’s b f by Tea Tray—Royal March, 3yrs, 7.8 (H. Goldfinch) 2 G—7—GREEK QUEEN, Mr N. Grafas’ b r, by Foxbridgc—Exaggeration, 3yrs, 7.8 (A. Manson) 3 Also started: li —ll Mintlaw, 8.3 (Atkins); 4—j sebrof, 8.10 (Craddock): 12 —l2 The Trimmer, 8.9 (Shields); 5—4 Bronze Moth, 8.1 (Broughton); 13—13 Little Ruse, 5.3 (Horne); B—S Noisy Night 7.9 (Thomson); 10—9 Paxeno, 7.8 (Evans); 7 —6 Wyndora. 7.7 (Long); 14— 14 Princess Val, 7.7 (Parsons); IG—l6 Docility, 7.7 (Vaughan); IS—lB Loyal Grant, 7.7 (Gemtnell); 9—lo Royal Message, 7.7 (C. G. Goulsbro); 2—l Milanion, 7.7 (Wiggins); 15—15 Bido-a-Wec. 7.7 (Kerr); 17—17 Bronze Spear, 7.7 (’MesWinner trained by owner, Waihou. Foxmond won in attractive style, although she had nothing to spare in a tight finish with Royal Tray, who came with a great rattle over the last half furlong. Bronze Moth led early and was followed over the first lurlong by Princess Yal, Paxeno, Milanion. Royal Tray and Little Ruse. At the half-mile Paxeno had moved up behind lironze Moth and this pair was closely attended by Sebror. Royal Tfav and Noisy Night. There was little alteration as the field levelled up Tor home, Foxmond at this stage moving up into fourth position on the rails. Half-way down Foxmond drew out and it appeared at the distance that she would win easily, hut Roval Tray, finishing on, got to within a head or her. Greek Queen was third, with Sebrof fourth. Milanion was fifth, followed by Wyndora. Bronze Moth, Little Ruse and Mintlaw in that order. Time, 1.16 1-5.

AVONDALE CUP HANDICAP or £600; li miles 2—3—THE CARDINAL, Mr J. Corbett’s ch g by Night Raid—Palestrina, 4yrs, 7.4 (O. Evans) .... * 12—12—-A I RAM, Mr W. H. Marla’s b m by Brazen—Volume, syrs, 7.5 (N. Vaughan) 4 —S—KING REY, Mr N. Graras’ br g by Raceful—Hilmar, aged, 9.0 (R. W. McTavlsh) 3 Also started: 6—7 Ned Cuttle, 8.10 (Doyle); 12—13 Master Brierly, 8.6 (McKenzie); 3—2 Lowenberg, 8.5 (Broughton); I—l Tldewaiter, 8.3 (Goulsbro); 7—6 Jack Tar, 8.2 (ißreen); 5—4 Kena, 7.8 (Horne); 9—B Black Musk, 7.5 (Hain); 11—10 Jayola, 7.5 (Messervy); B—9 Gay Mimic, 7.4 t Wiggins); 10—11 Philcourt, 7.0 (Forsyth). Winner trained by J. W. Cathro, Matatnata. A stirring finish between The Cardinal, whose Pakuranga form had drawn attention to his prospects, and A Irani, the outsider but one In the field of 13. He lncldently paid double figures for a place. King Rey demonstrated that he Is by no means a back number among tbe handicapped division, while the favourite. Tidewaiter, who won this event last year, put up a solid performance In finishing to account for all but the placed division. Black Musk showed out early from Jayola and Ned Cutlc, this trio leading out or the straight from Gay Mimic, Philcourt, King Rey and Lowenberg. Racing along the back, where Jayola was making play, Philcourt was lying a close second in front or Black Musk. Gay Mimic, Lowenberg, Kena, Tidewalter. The Cardinal, Jack Tar. Alram and Master Brierly. Jayola was sdill in charge across the top hut Black Musk, who was close on his heels, had at this stage headed him turning for home and they showed the way into the straight to Ned Cuttle. Gay Mimic and Philcourt with Alram coming on the outer. Airam ran up among the leaders halfway down ami in an exciting finish The Cardinal, who had come up with Airam at the distance. Staged a keen tussle with Brazen marc and beat her by a head with King Rey and a-lialf lengths away third. Tldewaiter was rourth, and then came Black Musk, ixiwenberg and Pbilcourt. Jayol/a was very lame on returning to the birdcage. Time,

FOXTON MEETING HURDLES TO DORADO (By Telegraph.—Press Association) FOXTON, Saturday The Foxton 'Racing Club’s spring meeting Avas held to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the track was soft. Results : PAIAKI HURDLEB Or £150; li miles 4 DORADO, 10.5 (Mcßrearty) i 1— GOLDEN MEMORY, 9.6 (Lord) ... 2 2DU 'MAURIER, 9.0 (Chaplin) ... 3 Also started: Erebus, 11.2; Debham, 9.9; Sunbeam, 9.8; Stargono, 9.0. Neck; two lengths, rime, 2.53. TRIAL BTAKEB Or £100; 6 rurs. 3 NIGHT ERUPTION, 8.5 (W. J. Stevens) 1 1— MALIK KAFUR, 9.0 (B. H. Morris) 2 2 PARIAN, 8.5 (W. Jenkins) 3 Also started: Ccvifbri, 8.5; Fauvette, 8.5; Hasten, 8.5; Ilaupongi, 8.5; Israel, 8.5; Klnkajou, 8.5; La Coquette, 8.5; Royal Sign, 8.5; Royal Talkie, 8.5; Sky Limit, 8.5: Split Second, 8.5: The Smiler, 8.5. Three lengths; two lengths. Time, 1.18. MOTUITI HACK HANDICAP Or £125; 6 furs. 1— KAHUI, S.G (G. H. Tattersall) .. 1 7 WHITE RAJAH, 7.9 (Hudwood) .. 2 5 VADANOE, 7.13 (W. Jenkins) ... 3 Also started: Verey Lights, 9.0; Colonel Bogey, 8.7; Counter, 8.2; Trasos, 7.10; Daisy Chain, 7.7; Duncannon, 7.7; Singapore, 7.7. Two lengths; four. Time, I.IIJ. ASHBURTON RESULTS COLONEL FRENCH IN HURDLES y Telegraph.—Press Association) ASHBURTON, Saturday Sunny weather prevailed for the Ashburton Racing Club’s spring meeting to-day. The track was in good order and there was a large crowd present. Results: COUNTY HURDLES Or £130: 1* miles and 100 yards 2 3—COLONEL FRENCH, 9.0 1 1 I —JEWISH LAD, 9.13 2 4 S—BIT O’ BLUE, 9.0 3 Also started: Courtyard, 11.1; Metal Bird, 9.10; Comus, 9.0, Full Back, 9.0. Four lengths; a length. Time, 2.56 1-5. NOVICE STAKES Of £100; 6 rur. First Division 1— i —BOLOYNA, 8.4 1 3 3—ST. CLOUD, 8.4 2 4 4—LORD MIDAS, 8.0 3 Two lengths; three. Time,, 1.15 2-5. Second Division 2 2—BLUE COAT, 8.0 1 6 9—DINAH DHU, 8.0 2 8— 6—NGAITAMA, 8.4 3 Head; three lengths. Time, 1.16. Also started: Arita, Trasimene, Jericho Jane, Almira, Great Nigh-t, Phil, 8.4; Scold, King’s Toast, Cymric, Gusplni, Slumber, Complexion, Dark Agnes, John Agnes, John Emby, Palo Alto, Turncoat, Lady Don, Astronomer, 8.0. SELMA TROT HANDICAP Of £120; limit, 3.43; li miles I—I —CLUB KING, limit 1 3 3—MARQUE, limit 2 15—16—PASSING BY, limit 3 Also started: Brown Top. Diamond Cluster. Diviner, Ferrypioade, Gallinaceous, Happy Man, Imperial Jade, Inquisition, Jacoe, Kohua, Latest Edition, Mackscot, Mahoe, Nationalist, Rerekoiiua. star Ace, Tairnaiti, Undaunted, limited; Misdeal, 36yds bhd; Prince do Oro. 48. Three lengths; half-a-length. Times, 3.28 3-5, 3.29, 3.29 1-5.