RACING AT AVONDALE

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20912, 18 September 1939, Page 4

RACING AT AVONDALE

FOXMOND WINS HACK SIX ERA DALE AT GOOD ODDS THE SURPRISE OF RAGELINE Conducted under ideal weather conditions the opening day, Saturday f of the Avondale Jockey Club's spring meeting proved highly successful, the petrol restrictions appearing to have little adverse effect on the attendance. Actually the totalisator handled over £12,000 more than the corresponding day last year when the single pool system of betting was in operation. The Cardinal scored a merited success in the Avondale Cup but was fully extended to hold off Airam, who weakened only ir *’ic last few strides. Ernlala won the splint at good odds while the biggest price of the day was that of Raceline, who prevailed in the concluding event. Following are the concluding results: AVONDALE STAKES or last); 4 furs. 4—4—LOVAALS, >lr B. Goldwater’s ch r by Vaals—Lomint, 2yrs, 7.9 (R. W. MeTavish) 1 * —I —KENTUCKY, Mr M. J. Moodabe’3 br c by Vermeer—Lady Lois, 2yrs, S.O (T. oreeiie; 2 -—2—BEAL LEON, Mr E. H. Cucksey’s br c, by Beau Pere—Lady Bede. 2yrs, s.o (C. G. uoulsbru; 3 Also stalled: 5—5 Kindergarten, B.u (Atkins); 13—14 Stratford, s.o (Murray;; 14 —12 KoyaJ Musk, s.o (Cameron;; u—--16 Surpai, s.o (Long;; 3 —J Queen City. 7.9 (Wiggins;; y—y Belle l enunc, 7 (Horne;; 1 2 —11 Sbarmln, 7.9 (Evans;; * —3 Payette, 7.U Broughton); 11—13 Money Spinner, 7.9 (Ffcarn;; o—7 Merrymeer, 7.9 (Forsyth;; 16—15 Maori Star, 7.9 (Gemmell/; 10—iu Gay Widow, 7.9 1 Manson); s—6 ilappicoat, 7.9 (uilcrist;. Wimier trained by 11. J. Miller, Papakura. The Ilrst l\vo-yearold race oi the province provided a starring duel in which Lovaals, Kentucky and Beau Leon ilnished practically in line. The winner, wnu was navlng ins ilrst race ol tne season, jumpeu out smartly and this proved an important lactor in her achievement. The lavounte, Kentucky, wlio had participated as did the wmner iu tne juvenile parade at Pakuranga, was staying on well, while Beau Leon who had drawn attention to ms prospects at Wanganui recently, Ilnished very solidly and Indicated that it will hot be long beiore be opens his account. Lovaals broke through the tapes and delayed the start and wnen tne held ilnally got away Kentucky led rrom Lovaals, Money spinner, Royal Musk and Merrymeer. With a furlong covered Lovaals had headed Merrymeer and tnis pair was in charge from Surpal, Kentucky and Royal Musk. Lovaals was followed into the straight by Merrymeer, Kentucky and Queen City and in a good Ilmsb Lovaals held on to win by a bead from Kentucky wbo beat Beau Leon, finishing on, by a neck. Queen City was Tourth and then came Kindergarten, Merrymeer, Surpal and Ilappicoat. Time, 50s. CHAMPION PLATE Of £350; 7 furs. 1— 2—OUR JEA.N, Mr L. Dunn’s br f by Vaals—Big Bertha, 3yrs, 8.0 (R. Horne) ... 1 4 i —ORELIO, Mr T. Impey’s c.-i cby Limond—Waterwlngs, 3yrs, 8.0 (R. W. McTavtsh) 2 2 I—HAGEN, Mr H. Galbraith’s b b by Slegrrled—Hathor, lyrs, 8.9 (C. G. Goulsbro) 3 Also started: 6—7 Veritable, 8.9 (Long); 5 5 Val Lu, 8.9 (Evans); 10—10 Dragon Moth, 8.9 (W. J. Broughton); 9—9 classic, 8.0 (Thomson); 3—3 Silver Stick, 8.0 (Atkins); 9—6 Brazen Bold, 8.0, car. 8.2 (Cameron); B—B Clipper, 8.0 (Wiggins); 11—ll Buccaneer, 7.7, car. 7.11 i; 12—12 Foxtoon, 7.7, car. 7.9 (Manson). Winner trained by W. Townsend, Cambridge. It was with a fine finishing run that Our Jean came In the straight to wear down Orello and beat him decisively. At the distance It appeared as ir Orelio would score a very comfortable success when Our Jean flinlshing very freely came through In a devastating run to w«;.i with something In reserve. Hagen made up ground to be third. Foxtoon and Silver Stick lost ground at the start.

Clipper, Orello and Veritable began best and they showed out early rrom Classic, who was heading a bunch. Along the back Val Lu was showing ou-t rrom Orello, Classic, Our Jean, Veritable and Clipper. At the hair-mile Orello had headed Val Lu, this pair showing out here rrom Our Jean, Classic, Veritable, Brazen Bold, Clipper and Silver Stick. Our Jean was moving up gradually and as they levelled up Tor home she was right behind Orelio with V’al Lu and Clipper handiest or the others. In a good finish Our J<*an, finishing on, headed Orelio by a neck with Hagen, who finished strongly, one and ahair lengths away. Veritable was rourtli, and then came Val Lu, Clipper, Brazen Bold and Foxtoon. Time, 1.29 2-5. FLYING HANDICAP Or £300; 6 Tur. S—S—ER.NDALE, Mr W. James’ br g, by Lapidary—Lunette, oyrs, 7.5, car. 7.9 i (R. W. McTavlsh) 1 15—11 BACHELOR KING, Mr G. W. Main’s br g, by Lapidary—Miss Louis, syrs, 7.0 (J. Kingl) .... 2 3—3—BIRTHDAY BOY, the Hon. E. R. Davis’ and Mr O. Nicholson’s br b, by Limond—Queen March, 5 yrs. 7.4, car. 7.5 J (H. N\ Wiggins) 3 Bachelor King was bracketed with Eastern Heir. Also started: 10—13 Majority, 9.9 (Doyaie); 14—15 Francis Drake 8.13 (Cameron); 6—6 Orate, 8.7 (Murray); 2—2 Royal Bachelor, 8.6 (Goldfinch); 11—10 Gold Vaals. 8.6 (McKenzie) ; B—9 Royevrus, 8.3 (Horne); 4—4 Kathbella, 8.2 (P. Atkins); is—l 9 Vallmeen, 8.2 (Forsythe); 9—B Prince Acre. 8.2 (Haln); 7 7 Gay Scton, 7.9 (C. G. Goulsbro); 16— 17 Marie’* Acre, 7.9 (Evans) ; I—l Browen 7.7 (Green); 21—21 Brazilian, 7.7 (Beagley); 12—II Inver, 7.0 (Thomson); 15— 11 Eastern Heir, 7.0 (Sargeant); 19—18 Full Hand. 7.0 (Messervy), bracketed with .Mai do Mer, 7.0 (Cammlck); 20—20 Land Girl, 7.0, bracketed with Poland, 7.0 'Long;; 13—12 Namara. 7.0 (Logan), bracketed with Dutch Girl (Vaughan); 17 —l6 Trilliarch. 7.0 'Kerr), bracketed with La Vie, 7.0 (Gilchrist). Winner trained by owner, Avondale. Erndale was a double ilgure price to win the open sprint and his success was thoroughly merited. Always handily placed he finished In most resolute style. Bachelor King also gave a solid performance and should make early amends, while Birthday Boy was closer at the finish that at any stage and had to make up .leeway in the straight to get within striking distance of the leaders. Bronwen. Orate and Cay Seton were prominent early rrom Prince Acre, Valiineen and Royal Bachelor. They raced in that order along the back. Vallmeen hitting the rront at the hair mile to show out at this stage rrom Uromvon. Prince Acre. Orate. Erndale, Royal Rachelor and Bachelor King. The order cr the leaders remained the same as they straightened up for home. Erndale still lying in firth position in front or Royal Bachelor and Bachelor Kina-. In a fine finish Erndale came through to win by hair a length from Bachelor King, who came on strongly to defeat Birthday Boy by a head. Francis Drake did well to finish fourth in rront or Orate, Gold Vaals and Full Hand. Time 1.15 3-5. SWANSON HANDICAP Or £250; 1 mile. 8— 9—RACELINE. E. G. Meynefi’s ch g. by Racertil—Lady Sellne, syrs, 8.0 (O. Evans) 1 1 — I—GAMOS. the Hon. E. R. Davis and O. Nicholson's ch g. by Musketoon— Croydon Lass, 4yrs, 7.13 (H. N. Wiggins) t 2 2—RIGHT ROYAL, I. J. Tucker’s b g, by Illumination—Lady Seline. aged, 7.11 (D. Green) .... .1 \lso started: 6—B Susan. 9.0, car. 8.7 Mlaln); 9—ll Saccone, 8.8 (Green); i! —lO Spinning Wheel. 8.7 (Fergus); r,—7 Erllck, 8.6 (Manson): 12—12 Royal Abb. 8.5, rar. 7.12 (Markwlck); 3—3 ’ ’done. 8.3. car. 7.12 (Walker); 7—5 L 7.11 (Horne); 4—4 Vaalstar, 7.8, .. :.i 1$ (C. G. Goulsbro); 13—13 Aero

Queen, 7.7 (Forsyth); 14—14 Nyola, 7.7 (Messervy); 10—6 Tupeotu, 7.7 (McTavish). Winner trained by owner, To Rapa. The periodical successes of Raceline are invariably accompanied by substantial dividends and again on Saturday his return on the win machine was bordering on a score. After moving into a handy position along the back he was right up third at the home turn and Ilnished full of determination. Gamos endorsed the good impression be had made in his work at Takanini and, like Right Royal, indicated early Improvement. Royal Abb was slow to move and Prlval took up the early running rrom Vaalstar, Vaidene. Raceline, Gamos, Right Royal and Erlick. Prlval was supplanted by Right Royal along the back, the pair being followed by Vaalsstar, Racellne and Gamos. Right Royal was clear at the hair-mile and was followed Into the straight by Vaidene. Raceline, Prlval and Gamos. Racellne finished well to win by three-quarters or a length rrom Gamos, with Right Royal a head away. Vaidene wa<» fourth with Vaalsstar. Susan, Saccone, Tupeotu and Royal Abb next. Time, 1.46. BIG TOTALISATOR INCREASE MACHINES HANDLE £49,475 The totalisator handled £49,475 10s under win-and-place betting, compared with £37,639 10s (.single-pool betting) on me corresponding day last year, an increase or £12,430. FOXTON RACES CUP TO QUADROON A WIN FOR SCREEN STAR (Ey Telegraph.—Press Association) FOXTON, Saturday The Foxton Racing Club’s spring meeting was held to-day in line weather,- There was a large attendance and the track was soft. Concluding results: CARNARVON CUP Of £300; lj miles 2 QUADROON, s.lo (G. 11. Tattersall) l S—OLD SURREY, 8.0 (A. Alldersoil; 2 I —UENTREPOIoL, 7.10 (1. R. llowe) . 3 Also started: Lueullus Lad, 9.0; Dungarvan, 8.9; Trebor, 8.1; Tlie Bigot, 7.12; Hunting Gat, 7.10; Liane, 7.3; Might, 7.2; FiiHig Acre, 7.1; Cuisinier, 7.0. Neck; three-quartoi length. Time, 2.15. WHARANGI HACK HANDICAP Oi £125; 7 iurs. 3 KAIWAKA, 8.12 (T. F. Kilgour) .. 1 1 — HUNTING LORE, 8.4 (J. Pratt) ... 2 4 GLAS-SFORM, 7.7 (11. P. Stewart) 3 Also started: Morning Fllgnt, 8.6; Clarion Call, 8.5; Great Legion, 7.12; Peach king 7.10; Patahi, 7.10; Warehi, 7.7; Colossal Chief, 7.7; Anita Foe, 7.7; Lady Cygnus, 7.7; High Peer, 7.7; Game Pit, 7.7; Big Wave, 7.7; TariTra, 7.7. liair-a-iength; Tour lengths. Time, 1.32 2AWAHOU HACK HANDICAP Of £135; 9 Tur. B—RED CHIEF, 7.13 (Callahan) .. 1 I —LORD MOCTOA, 9.4 12—GOLDEN ENTERPRISE, 7.7 .... * •Dead heat. All started. Head. Times, 2.0 3-5. ROBINSON HANDICAP Of £175; 6 fur. 4—SCREEN STAR, 8.1 (Tattersall) .. 1 9—SOLARIA 2 7 TIIE CROONER, 7.12 3 All started. Two lengths; three lengths. Time, 1.171. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP Of £110; 5 fur. 4—SLEEVELESS, 7.8 (Mudlord) .. 1 2—SAXON TOR, 7.10 2 8— SCEPTRE, 7.7 3 Scratched: Earl’s Court, Conversion, Wings of Song, Split Second. One length; lour lengths. Time, 1.4. Totalisator Return The totalisator handled £18,409 103, against £12,295 10s at Foxton last year.