GOOD PRICES

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21177, 29 July 1940, Page 8

GOOD PRICES

ROTORUA RACES BIG EVENT TO RACELINE i LORD WAITANGI’S SURPRISE I BLACK MUSK IN THE HURDLES (B.T. —Special from “‘Martian'’) ROTORUA, Monday The weather was ideal for the patriotic meeting conducted by the Rotorua Racing Club and an excellent crowd was present. The track was in splendid order. Results:— FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP Of £100; l mile and 160yds 4—4—HUNTING BEE, Mr M. Marinovlcii’s Hr f by sofari—Bee Acre, 3yrs, 8.1 (G. Smith) 1 1 — I —ESQUIRE, Mr N. Grafas’ blk c by Foxto ridge—-Golden Wedding-, 3yrs, 9.9 (L. CoUle-tt) 2 3 3—PL EURON, fir. a. McGregor Grant's b h by Caledon—lsalon, iyrs, 8.0 ir. w. M'cTavish) ... 3 Also started: 2—<2 Little Ruse, 8.12 <- as \cre°, 8°; - mVi nai’iyi V' 9 8.0 (Sievens); 7 7 Gay Bell. 8.0 Messervy >; B—s Waitetl, 8.0 Brown). Winner trained by owner, Auckland. Hunting Bee. who was left in the Master Hack on Saturday when the Rotorua Hunt Club’s meeting was held on the same course, made amends to-day when she Mulshed full or running to catch the hot favourite Esquire, in the last stride or so to win by a nose. Pleuron gave an impressive showing but Little Ruse, after having every chance, faded into fourth. Little Ruse led early and passing the stands he was in front or Gas Acre, Maxown, Illimani. Pleuron, Waitetl, and Esquire. the last named appearing to receive a check running out or the straight. Along the back Little Ruse, Gas Acre and Maxown, were still the leaders but at the halfmile Esquire had run up behind Little Ruse and Gas Acre, the trio turning for home with little between them, followed by Pleuron, Hunting Bee. Gay Bell and Maxown. in a fine finish Esquire, who looked to have the race won inside the distance, was caught by Hunting Bee right on the post Tor the latter to secure a nose decision. Pleuron was one and a-half lengths away with Little Ruse Tourth in front of Gay Bell, Maxown and Gas Acre. Time, 1.52 4-5. JULY HACK AND HUNTERB’ HURDLES Of £100; about 1* miles -2—BLACK MUSK, Mr O. M. Good’s blk g by Musketoon—Queen Arch, Gyrs. 10.2 (J. Muir) 1 4 3—'RADIANT BAY. Mr R. 11. Martin’s b g by Illumination—-Nga-waha. 4yrs, 9.0 (R. McKinnon) . 2 1 I —RARATONGA. Messrs G. and H. RennetitVs b h by Philamor—Spear Moment, 4yrs. 10.0 J. H. McRae) 3 Also started: 7—7 Mungaore, 9.12 Baker); 6 —r, Etcetera, 9.0 (O. Mrinally); r.—s Gael, 9.5 (Fergus); 3—i llutana,’ 9. l. car. 9.3 (Gilmer); s—<B Little Scotch. 9.0 Walsh;; y—-9 pal, 9.0, car. 9:2 (R. Fert Winner trained by J. L. Muir, Franklilark Musk was having his first start over hurdles but the dashing nature or his recent schooling displays at To Rapa resulted In his being a strong Taney in the liet'Mng. Ho won pulling up arter making a procession of the race. He appeared tu peak at several or the fences but cleverness at the jumps rectified this blemish. Early, Black Musk was roUowed by Etcetera, Radiant Bay, Mungacre and Gael with a gap to Raratonga. pal roll at the second fence and Black Musk was clear passing the stands eight lengths ahead of Etcetera. Radiant Bay, Gael. Mungacre, Hutana and Raratonga, with Little Scotch bringing up the rear. Along the back Black Mu.sk was six lengths clear and he led Into the straight from Radiant Ray. Etcetera and Raratonga. there being gaps or several lengths between each of them. Mungacre having fallen at the fence six furlongs from home. Nothing had a chance with the winner in the straight an 1 tie went on to win easing up by eight lengths with the favourite Raratonga ten lengths away. Etcetera was fourth and then came Gael and Hutana. Time. 3.3 NOVICE STAKES or £7O; two-year-Olds; 5* furs. B—-S—LORD W.YITANGI. Mr R. Lewis* b g by The Are—Swift Bird, 8.12 (N. R. McKenzie) 1 3 3—TEA CONY. Mi* L. L. Richards’ b g by Gascony—Tea Tattle, 7.10 (W. Stevens) 2 5 'G—DI."RVA'CH, Mr G. Cobb's b f by Foxibridge—(Sunny Song, 7.S (V. Dye) 3 Also smarted: 6—5 Face Value, 9.0 < E-vans); 12—H2 Snare. 9.0 (McTavish -; 4 4 AgUllO, 8.H2 (Winder); 10—<13 Prince Jay, 8.12 1 Collett;; 12—11 Classical Song. 8.10 (M dually); 9—9 Miss Eureka, 8.10 (Dulieu-; 7—7 Boomps A Daisy, 7.8 (Markwick); I—2 Aberdovey, 7.8 ( Wiggins); 2—l Gay Rosette. 7.8 (En-sor); 11—do Hauwiti, 8.10 (Long . Winner trained by R. H. Martin, MataLord Waltangl. who lias been racing unsuccessfully for some time, swung a surprise when he finished on the outer of Teacony to beat the latter nicely and return a win dividend close on a third of a century. Du reach ran an excellent race, and one on which he should still improve, while Gay Rosette, who showed up on Saturday, failed to finish on. Miss Eureka was the first out Trom Aguilo, Snare, Lord Waitangi, Aberdovey, Teacony and Durvach, who appeared to meet with a cheek early. Aiberduvey moved through smartly by the hair-mille and showed the wav at this stage to Teacony. L'-rd Waitangi, Miss Eureka. Face Value, snare and Gay Rosette. Teacony and Lord Waitangi ran past Aberdovev at the straight entrance where Fare value wa* fourth In front rf Jnirbacli and Gay Rosette. Lord Waitangi won well bv hair a length rrotn Teacony who beat Durvach bv by a length and ahalf. Gay Rosette was a moderate fiuirt.li with Yberdovey, who faded out, and Face Value next. Time, 1.9 i -5. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP Of Clio; 11 miles and 180 yards B—'B—n.VCIEUNE, Mr E. G. Mevn ell’s cli g by Raceful—l.adv sellne. iyrs, 7.0, car. 7.-5 (W. Stevens) 1 2 2—SUNNY DOWNS. Mrs W. Williams’ 1) g by Acre—Miss Vera, aged. 8.2. ear. 7.9 iL. C. Brown) 2 3 C—RARATONGA. Messrs G. and H. Rennet’s b h by Philamor—'Spear Moment, 4yrs, 7.10 (W. Thomson) 3 Also started: 1— 1 Kena, 9.0, car. 8.11 ■Dye): 7—7 Jayola. 7.9 (Mrs server); j 4 3 Widore, 7.4 < Gollop); 3—d Kaspian, 7.3, car. 7.0 Wiggins) ; 9—9 Baroscope. 7.0, car. 7.2 Ranby); 6—5 Raepata, 7.0,' car. 7.7 (M a rkwick . Winner trained by owner, Te Rapa. Raceline maintained the reputation he ha« for big prices when, after having tailed the field until half-a-mile rro-m home where he commenced to move up. he finished resolutely on the outer to win very decisively and return close on a score on the win machine, sunny Downs bore ->ut the good Impression lie created at Matamata and Raratonga. who started in the Hunter’s Hurdles earlier in the day. wa- -ticking on for a meritorious third. Ka-J.i.m disappointed. Raceline wa- slow to move and Jayola was first to show out Tmm Bar-cope, Wi'. lore. kena. Ka-pian, Raceline. Raratonga and -mtnv Downs. naming past the -lands Jayola and Baroscope were still making play from Ra-pata who was moving thromrh -martlv . Wi'dore. Kena. Rarat ci-.i. Ki-p an. sunny lmwns. and Raceline. ; who wa- bringing up the rear. Jayola lead along the back and wa- followed Into the straight bv Haros.-ope. kena. Raratonga and Ra.-elitm wide out. In the straight and a-half ‘lengths from sunny Down*, with Raratonga onlv a short head a wav third. Jayola weakened into fourth In ■ front or Baroscope, k'ena. Raepata and j Wildo;e. Time. 2.22.