WAIPA RACES

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20989, 16 December 1939, Page 8

WAIPA RACES

FORM FOR AUCKLAND GLADYNEV WINS CUP FAVOURITES FARE BADLY HOP ALONG SCORES IN HURDLES (By Tel.—Special rtom -.Martian”) TE AWAMUTU Saturday The summer meeting of the Waipa Racing Club was held at Te Awamutu in fine, but overcast weather. There was a large attendance, and the track was in splendid order after recent rain. Results:

W. G. PARK HURDLES Of £160; 1* miles. 4 4—HOP A LONG, Messrs J. B. and R. \V. McNaugliton’s blk g by Rosendale—Absurdee, aged, 9.10 (A. Gilmer) 1 I—I—DEVON, Mr A. Pretty’s cli g. by Little England—Ardnestown male, aged, 9.3 (R. E. Thomson) .... * B—O—CHIKARA. Mr F. Handley’s ch F. by Kiosk—Pouma, aged. 9.5 <>• Watson) Also started.—3—3 General Ruse, 10.0 (Mcßae); 1 2—ll London, 9.10 (McKinnon); 2—2 Royal Nation, O.tu (Muir); 5 7 uicn Abb, 9.4 car. 9.5 (Ritchie); 13—19 -eneta, 9.0 (O. Mcln&lly) : 11 —l3 Sockettes, 9.0 (Aukett); 10—9 Mlo Fratollo, 9.0 car. 9.1 * (Day); 7—B .Mimetic, y.o (Winder); 9—12 Mai de Mer, 9.0 car. 9.1 (Marla); 14—14 Stokowski. 9.0 car. y. 34 (Turner); o—s Noisy Night, 9.0 car. 9.2* (Walters). Winner trained by T. M. Morris, Cambridge. Giving by far his best exhibition to date, Hopakmg jumped to tile front six furlongs from home and, although he was challenged strongly at the entrance to the straight by Devon, he out-jumped the favourite to go on and win decisively. His return straight out was close on double figures. Chikira, as at Te Rapa, was finishing on solidly at the end. Noisy Night, Mai de Mer, and Glen Abb were at terms at the llr&t fence, followed closely by Mio Fratollo, Mimetic, and Devon. as the Held raced past the stands Mai de Mer, Noisy Night and Glen Abb were followed by Hopalong, with Allmetic, Stokowski, Devon and Sockettes next, with Chikara bringing up the rear. Hopalong moving through, was in charge six rurlongs from home and across the top he was racing clear of Mai de Mer and Glen Abb, with a gap to Devon, London and the tiring Noisy Night. Royal Nation and Stokowski followed that bunch. Devon was almost on terms with Hopalong as they entered the home straight, with Mai de Mer and Glen Abb handy and a gap to London, Sockettes and Chikara. Hopalong came away in the straight and won nicely by threequarters of a length from Devon, with UiJcaru two lengths away third. Mai de .Mer was fourth and then came Glen Abb Sockettes, General llusc, London and Royal Nation. Time, 2.49.

KIHIKIHI HACK HANDICAP or £130; 7 rurs. 3 4—CLIPPER, Messrs A. B. and R. B. ritonex’s br c by Vaals—Cradle Son*-, 3yrs, 7.7, car. 7.12 (G. Gilchrist) 1 4 3—TOWN SECTION, Mr F. Hirst’s br m by Acre—Marble Town, 4yrs, 8.2 (E. V. Dye) 2 B—B—SUNNY DOWNS, Mrs M. Williamson’s b g by Acre—Miss Vera, aged, 8.5 (J. A. Logan) 3 Also started: O—C Te Takina, 8.5, car. 8.0 (Huston); 5—5 May Song, g. 4 i Haiti); * —7 Ngawirl, 7.8, car. 7.3 (Ensor); 2—2 Tellsom, 7.7 (Spiniey ;; 9—9 Milanion, 7.7, car. 7.2 (Begueiyjj l— 1 Cornish. 7.7, car. 7.12 (G. smith;; to—lo The Ugly Duckling. 7.7, car. 7.8 (11. Smith); li —li Australian, 7.7, car. 7.3* (Biown). Winner trained by W. Gall, Otahuhu. In an exciting finis!) In which the placed division Hashed past the post practically in line, Clipper llnished on to win by a narrow’ margin from Town section who also came at the right end. Sunny Downs, who llnished third, appeared to be on the upgrade. Australian star made a bold bid to will from end to end but tired over the last half furlong. The prospects of May Song and Ngawirl were settled at the start when they swung around when the tapes were released. Ngawirl was hopelessly left and May Song took no part In the race. Town Section led early from The Ugly Duckling, clipper, Australian Mar and TeJlsom. who lost his rider in the llrst furlong. Melaniun and Cornish were the handiest ol the others. Australian .-tar ran to the front by the half-mile and across the top was followed by The Ugly Duckling, le lakniji, Town Section, Clipper, Cornish. Milanion and Sunny Downs. Australian star swung wide as they turned into the straight with T«i Takina handy in front of Clipper, Town Section, Milanion and Corn-l-Mi who appeared to be checked on the iails. In an exciting finish, Clipper secured the verdict 'by a head over Town Section with Sunny Downs a similar distance away third. Australian Star was right up fourth in front or Cornish, MiiThne ’ i % 1 akJl,a ’ aaJ The Ugly Duckling.

WAIPA PLATE Of £119; G* lurs. First Division S — S —BIDDY GIRL. Mr G. M. Blair’S b r by Oration—Biddy Comet, 3yrs, 7.11 (A. g. Murray; \ 2 * MERRY VAALS, Mr J. C. Bates’ br gby Yaals—Merry Lu, yyrs. 8.2 (VV. M. Thomson; j. 10—11—LADY BAM BURY, Mr R. T. Reid’s b f by Rambury—Reveille, 3yrs, 7.11 (Ramsay; 3 Biddy Girl was bracketed with Trig Station, the winner of the second division. Merry Vaals was coupled with Mercury Bay. Also started; 17—20 Centaurus, 9.2 (Day); 11—7 Tane Mahotu, 9.2 (C. G. Goulsbro); 12—12 Little Don, 9.0 ( Mcravish); 15—15 Runanga, 9.0 (Amunsden;; 20—19 Helga, 8.9 (Edklns); ig—ig Princess Lu, B.y (Gollop); 1— 1 High Crown, 8.2 (Broughton); 15—14 surtoy, n. 2 (Logan); 7—o Joan Peel, 7.11 (Howell 3—3 Jovaals, 7.11 (Winder); 4—4 Maneroo, 7.11 (Wiggins). Winner trained by W. J. Fergus Remuera. Lady Barabury. arter hitting the front early, made a bold bid to carry the day. hut tir**d in the straight and although she was coming again at the end, the best she eoukl manage was a moderate third. Biddy Girl, always handily placed, gave her bed performance to date, finishing on Ui win In a tight finish. Merry Vaals. al-o was always one of the leading division and she battled on courageously in an exciting finish with Biddy Girl. * Merry Yard- led early Trom Tane Mahotu. Biddy Girl and Helga. However I adv Bambury soon hit the front and at the nalf-mile was showing out from Merry Vaals. Biddy Girl, Tane Mahotu, High Crown, Helga, Joan I’ee] and Ruuunga 1 adv Bambury ran wide at the turn and ua- followed Into the straight bv Merry VaaN Biddy Girl, High Crown anil Tane Mahotu with Joan Peel at the head or the other*’ Lady Bambury stopped halfway down ami Biddy GDI carried on to win" by a head from Merry Vaals, with Lady namburv nair-a-length away third. Joan Peel was fourth and then came High Crown Jovvaals and Maneroo. Time, 1.23 3-5'

Second Division S—S—TRIG STATION. Mr J. C. Gerrand’s ch g by Surveyor—Twelve Acre, 3yrs. 8.2 (L. Duheu) .... 1 I—I—GLEN CONNELL, Mr N. K. Coulthard’s br c by Surveyor—Lady Lucille. 3yrs. 8.2 T. Green > 2 3—3—FLYING VIXEN. Mr L. H. Otway's blk f by Foxbiidge—Flying Juliet. 3yrs, 7.1 t R. Home) ... Glen Connell was coupled with High Crown and Flying Vixen with Jovvaals Also started: 19—in General Risk**. 9.2 (Gilmer); 17—18 Yalrua, 9.2 (Dovle); B—9 liutuwai, 9.0 Keen - Ace, 9.0 Camnilck); 9—13 Misora. 8 9 (Choat .: 22 Mercury Bay, 8.2 Elli* : 15 1 i pertlnax, 8.2 (Duncan); 7—g Town survey. 8.2 (Pratt); o—B Nyola, 7.1 1 (Mosservey); 4—4 Lady Waimai, 7.11 j Mclnally). Winner trained by H. T. Cotter, Te Rapa. In the second division, Glen Connell, after jumping out smartly and establishing a break *»r some five lengths on the iieiq was still clear at the home turn, but he had to low. r his colours to the Improving Trig station, who came with a great rattle In tlie straight to wear him down and win decisively. Nyola was checked at the start and Glen Connell was followed early bv Misora. Trig Station. liutuwai. Town Survey, lord Ace and General Ri*ke. There was no alteration racing a*-r.*s- the tup. and den Connell was five lengths out as the\ turned for home, from Trig station. Mi-va. j i\ mg Vixen. Town survey. Lord A.-,, and General iU-kc. Trig Mat ion. finishing -1 ilv. w-ore down Glen Connell in the straight to beat him by one and a-quarter lengths with Flying y fxea three IcngUt*

further away third. Nyola was rourth and then came liutuwai and Town Survey. Time, 1.22 2-5. TE AWAMUTU CUP HANDICAP ur £100; li mile* S—3—GLADYNEV. Mr C. w. Anderson’s .b c by Mu-sketoon —Caviarre, 3yrs, 7.0 (YV. J. Mudford) 1 1 I —BALIN’A VAR, Mr J. Cavanagh’s b g by Acre*—Spring Song, syrs, 8.7 (C. G. (xtulabro) i 11—8—KING KEY. Mr N. Grabs’ br g by Racerul—llllmar, aged, 8.12 (It. n. Wiggins) 3 Also start'd: e> —f. Golden Shell*. 9.12 (Cameron >; 7 7 Sly Fox. 9.2 (McKenzie); 4 4 Flood Tide, 8.13 (L. J. ElllS;; 3—5 Cheval de Voice. R.l < James : 10—1 o Orate, 7.8 (Murray;, 2—2 Bar an. 7> (Broughton); 9—9 The Cardinal, 7.7 (Evans); B—ll >cotland. 7.0. car. 7.11 Messerv.v) ; 14—14 Poland, 7.0, car. 7.1 : Vaughan); 12—13 Y'aalso, 7.0 (Gilchrist ; 13 —l2 Hon Mar. 7.0, car. 7.1 (Dvr., Winner trained by F. smith. Takanint. Gladyilev, who has been a model of consistency this season, gave his best performance to’date when he llnished on solidlv to win in attractive style. This was his fourth start this season and his third successive win. His price straight out approached double figures. The consistent, but unlucky, Baiinavar added to bis list or minor placing-. Prior to the start he went through the tapes and the rider. Goulsbro. was unseated. The horse careered down the straigitt but he was caught and taken hack to the starting post b.\ his trainer C. J Lewis. King Key indicated a return to form while The cardinal was closer at the finish than at any suge of the race, urate and \ aal>o, who were the leaders at the home turn, faded out at the end Orate, \ aalso and (.iadyne v, were the leaders past the .-uid from King Rev. Voice. Haran. Bon star. Flood' «i 3 ;, i ,d , V* 1 navur • * 'tb Ihe ( aidi.ia!. <otland, Golden and Poland bringing up the rear. orate and n "' bark and a little further back were King Rev Gladvnev, Cheval de Volee, Ron stir b*i ~»* «• sly | .;x and Baran wttu I ] ~,u Tide. 1U Cardin •! "rot a.* 1 and Golden Mieiia »«e*t At the hair-mile the leaders w.re , aniV Urate )• ■“in.g into the stra.ght . .„n 'aalso, with king Rev liandv. ami Gladuiei almost on terms. Bon star, siv Fox and Ihe cardinal were m-xt. in a good finish Giadynev came through to win bv a length from Baiinavar. with king Rev oi.lv a head away thlj-d. The Cardinal was fourth and then came Scotland, 8!y Fox, bon star and \ aalso. Time, 2.8.