LATEST SPORTING.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9632, 12 June 1919, Page 5

LATEST SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB'S WINTER MEETING. Officials: President, Mr H. F..Nicoll; vice-presidents, Messrs R. S. Forsyth, and I). McDonnell; stewards, Messrs W. Anderson, W. Brvant, G. 11. Buchanan, T. Blackley,"W. B. Denshire, R. S. Forsyth, D. P. Garrick, J. Heseltine, J. J. Lewis, S. Madden, D. M. Montgomery. D. McDonnell, H, F. Nicoll, E. : V. Nicoll, E. B. ' Newton, F. B. Robilliard, and A. F. Smith; hon. treasurer, Mr D. P. Garrick; judge, Mr A. Dickson; , starter, Mr H. Reynolds; clerk' of the scales, Mr A. Pilbrqw; handicapper, Mr H. Brinkman; hon. timekeepers, Messrs J. V. De Beer, F. B. Robilliardj and R. G. Shearman; surgeon, Dr. W. J. Mullin; hon. vet. surgeon, Mr J. Kerrigan, M.R.C.V.S. (L.); secretary, Mr A. A. Fooks.

Glorious weather prevailed to-day for the Winter meeting of the Ashburton ; Trotting Giub. An anticipated the attendant, in keeping with, the fields, was exceptionally large..; The special train from Christchurch was well patronised, and likewise the Timaru train, while the County, supporters of trotting turned out in* full force.

,'The .scfatclring pencil, was used lightly, and in the first race a* field pi: 27 was despatched:, ' while, in the"- Lonij•beach Handicap St.. ■ Peter ■ was the only one missing from the board, leaving 2f> in the field. There. >yas only "two scratchings" in the Cup.'"The winner, Agathos, came into place after ''the straight had been, entered, and won easily by thrpe lengths. On, returning to the bird ca^c,. the driver 'received an ovation.

The totalisator "investments tor /the first four races: aggregated '£7949 10s, tho sum of £2177 being invested on the Sapling 5take5.,......,• .. • , ■... Mi- H. F. Nicoll had hard luck "in the Sapling Stakes wjth the; favourite Lady Swithin. The filly got .off the mark well, but broke* early in the race,-- ; and.- for a < good while did not settle down ; .to work again, otherwise she would have been a sure..winner of the Cup. ' Following are the results: —- TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 125 soys; second horse to receive 15 soys, and third horse 10 soys from i the stake. For horses, that can do 3.57 or better. One mile and j a-half. .-- - ."' '

9. A. J, and.L. A. Wright's b g Silver Heir, by ..Silver King— • Silvers King , mare, 3yra, scr (A. Wright) 1 3. M.' Dunn's b g Sunred, 3yrs, 24yds (W. Smith) 2 |5. R. Green's b g Oxenwobd, syrs, ! [ 12yds ,:..- (Henderson) 3 Also started: 11 Ivy Mac scr, 7 Energetic scr, 4 Wee Bell scr, 18 Bella Vesta scr, 7 Wee Franzie scr, 6 Stanley L. scr, 6 Rangitata Lass 12yds n l4 Kanuknot 12yds, 15 Carry On 12yds, 10 Kirriemuir 12yds, 20 Mailo 12yds;. 21 Princess Drift 12yds, 19 „ (Dusky 1; Locanda 12yds, 16 Childhood 12yds; >: 16 Lackie Wood 12yds, 3 -Winnie G. 24yds, 8 Proud-Elsie' 24yds, 1 Marie Lloyd 24yds, 1 Golden Peter 24yd.s, 2 Mart 36yds,. 2 General JofFre' '36yds, 12 Delta, 48yds. 13 Irish Eyes 60yds, 13. Willowvere 60yds. Silver Heir hopped out smartly to the front, and maintained that position throughout, winning by half a lengh. GoMen Peter. was lying second during the greater part of the; Trace, .but. fell away in the home run,} and ; .finished fourth. Sunred, who was separated from the leaders by a substantial gap at the back of the course, cams up smartly before entering the straight, | and in the final issue secured second place. Winnie G. was fifth.. A nuirr- ' ber of the horses started badly. Time, 3min. 36sec. „' \ LONGBEACFI HANDICAP (saddle), of 130 soys; second horse 15 soys, and third horse 5 soys from the stake; For unhoppled trotters. One mile and a-half. 7. A. Pettigrew's eh g Nimblofoot. by Bellman— Lady Merlin, aged 12yds , ," (Owner) 1 2. K. H. Smith's br m Lady Linwood, syrs, 36yds (M. Edwards) 2 6. J. D. Ridding's br m Miss . • Lorna, aged, 120 yds (R. Allan) 3 Also started:- 15 Better' Luck scr, 15 Toddy Wilkes scr, 1 Peter Bell scr. 15 Opus 12yds, 16 Breaknot 12yds, 9 Weoner 12yds, 20 Chesterfield 12yds, 10 Eley 24yds, 18 Culverden 24yds, 3 The Squire '36yds, 4 Bonnie Child 60yds, 12 Diameter 84yds, 17 Rudston Svh'da, 11 Arcadian 84yds, 5 Dragoon .Timr. 108 yds, 8 Havana 156yd.s, 14 Lady Patricia 204 yds*.

Chesterfield was the first to show out, but before the back of the. course was reached Lady Linwood was in_ the load. Shorty afterwards she was joined by Niniblofoot. The pair had a considerable gap 'between them and the remainder of the field.. They fought ovit the raco between, them. Nimbleiootsettled down in the lead before the stand was reached, and won by.-"-two lengths. About three lengths separated second and third horses,. Cuiverden'was fourth, and Eley, who 'was prominent in the early stages of the race, was fifth. 'Time, 3riuh. 44•'i-5 sec. ' '

ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP HANDICAP (harness), of 350 soys; second 40 soys, and tliird 15 soys from the stake. For horses that can do 4.42 or better. Two miles. 9. C. Channing's br 'g Agathos, by O.Y.M.—Ha Ha mare, aged,

•90yds ; (J. Cockerill) 1 10. J.'Burke's eh h Colonut. 4yrs. 36yds (A. Heud rick son) . 2 7. Chaplin's" b g General Link, aged,- 24yds (J. Brankin) 3

Also started: .17 Pax 12yds ' behind, 13 Bundura 12yds, 1 Dandy Chimes 12yds, 6 R«ta'Peter 12yds, 3 Harold Devon 12yds, 8 Silver Quick 12yds, 12 Irvar 48yds,' 15 Star Queen 24yds, 19 Bundong 36yds. 4 Granger 36yds, 11 Rorke's Drift 36yds, 2 Captain Stanley 48yds, 20 Harold Direct 48yds, 14 (Dean Dillon 48yds,. o Lord Minto 60yds, 18 Cello Sydney Wilkes 60yds, 16 Vice-Admiral 72yds.

When the field settled down Bundura was in the lead, followed by Pax and Colenut. After the stand had been passed Colonut was replaced . by General Link. Bundura continued to lead, but before the straight was reached the remainder of the field had closed up. The winner came away in the run home, and secured, the verdict by threo lengths. A similar distance separated second and third. Rorke's Drift.was fourth. Reta Peter tost her. driver early in the race. At She start some of the back "horses were slow in getting away. Time, 4imn. 35 2-ssec.""

NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES (harness), of 375 soys. For two-year-olds. First horse to. receiveii2o soys and cup presented by the president, valued at 25 soys; second 5 ,70 soys, and third 50 soys. Oaemile and a-half. 4. }<\ E. Jones's b f Doraldina, by ■ 1; O.W.M.—Dollar Princess >a\ (F. E. Jones) I rs 1. 11. F. Nicoll's eh f Lady Swithin i- (I). Warren) a" i- 7. R. McDonnell's b g Wildbriar *> (Owner) ii i, Also started: G Soldier's Dream, 3 1, Mi Ida Pointer, 2 Juan Logan, 8 Loila I. Denver, o Saint's Bell. r. After an excellent race, the, dip \ was annexed by Dioraldina. Jean Logan J ■ ; headed the field at iho start, followed h by Bo!dicr.\s i)roaru and the winner, i- J_oan f,ojau Jal ail tlio way round into •- tae strra^il:. hi the run home the !. ,favourite v,-as in the lead,, with Wifcl- ; briar, and looked a. likely winner. ;. Dor.'M'inp. came up smartly on the >. outside m the final issue; a"nd won by two loiiirths, htilf a length separating, second and third. Milda Pointer wasy fourth, n»d Saint's 801 l fifth. Time, - 3min. 35 t3-sscc. c When the hor.scs returned to tlu> , birdcage, the Cup was presented, to tho owner by Mrs K. F. Nicoll, who • alPo plp.npti th e bltio ribbon round thei nrr-.r of Doraldina amidst considerablei applause. „ ■ . ACTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 ppys -. "econd to receive 25 hoys: and . . third 10 soys from the stake. For , horses that can do 3.5 or better » ,_ On<\ mi^ and > 7. Ltaes and O'Connor's eh g KinoCole Junr.,* by King Cole— Cocoanut, oyrs, 24yds 4. R J. Bryon'H blk g Rex Coron--9 t scr- OV. Wright) 2 .dm . f^Pwn's eh m IVo , Bolls, 3yrs, bcp (J. Brankin) 3 'Also started: : 3 - Edie Mac scr,- • 5 •S^elea *■■*, 5 Lord llokeby scr, ' I 3 Goiden Pippm scr, 10 Edina sci- 6. Emperor, scr, 9 Hutana 12yd s> 1 Barooga 24yds 11 Sir Gavin 36yds^ \ G on rti^ S 4 rßyds' 13 Wastewood 38----•w SV 2°J ri 1C fP* 0 16 General Wylie 48yds, 8 Irvingwood 48yds,» 8 King Lear 60yds, 18 Blackford. 72yds, }? T^r M- 84yds, 17 Lettia 84yds 17 Lady AVayward , 84yds, 14 Rearguard 84yds, 14 Energy 84yds. Two Bells soon had a good lead frotf. the remainder of the field, the- next pair being Douglas Wilkes and Golden Pippm. At the back of the course Golden Pippin replaced Douglas Wilkes. Two Bells continued to lead into the straight, when the field closed up. Before reaching the stand the winner came up on the outside, and finished the race with two lengths to his credit. Two Bella was beaten for second place in the last few strides. Lord Rokeby was fourth. Time, 2rain. - ■56 4-ssec. PRESIDENT'S, HANDICAP (harness). of 150 soys; second to receive 25 soys and third 10 aovs from the "'stake. For unhoppled trotters that can do 5.15 or better. Two miles. 10. G. W. Watkins's b g DooderaU, * by. Quincy—Mrss Miller, aged, „- 84yds > (A. Cox) 1 . 1. F. Hiokinbottom's br g Peter Bell, syrs, scr (A. Pringle) 2 •9. J. D. Ridding'g br m Miss Lorna, aged, 180 yds (R. Allan) 3 Also started: 3 Marama Girl scr. 11Grand Dillon scr, 17 Toddy Wilkes scr, 2 St. Peter scr. 12 Captain Wood 12----yds, 15 Simple Peter 12yds, 16 Weoner 12yds, 11 Best Boy 24yds, 11 Dandy j Lyons 36yds, 14 Efey 36yds, 6 Livingstone 72yds, 7 Cousin Jenny 96yds, 8 l SaJly Dillon 103 yd«, 13 Diameter 120----yds, 5 Pieter Timmerman 168 yds, IS IXragoon Junr. l€Byds. Passing the stand V&iev Bell was in the lead, with ETev several length* behind, and Dooderall close up to Hey. After rounding the bend El'ey broke, and wa-s rpplai-ed by JDoodera-11. At the back of the course Dooderall took the lead, and was never again troubled, winning by four lengths, Peter Bell being about 50 yards behind. The fioW was scattered at the finish, and .some of tho back markers got away badly.' EHey was fourth. Time, 4min. 55setr.