ASHBURTON TROTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLIV, Issue 10131, 7 June 1924, Page 5

ASHBURTON TROTS.

WINTER MEETING HELD.

LARGE ATTENDANCE TO-DAY

KOHARA WINS SAPLING STAKES.

Tli© Winter Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club is being held on the Ashburton racecourse to-day in fin© weather. The conditions are very mild, and there is a light nor’-west wind. The crowd was well up to the average for the Winter Meeting, which, for a one-day fixture, is regarded as easily the best in the Dominion. The town and district were strongly represented, while there were large contingents from Christchurch and Timaru districts. The fact that the New Zealand Sapling Stakes were to be decided at the meeting lent additional interest, f<jr this is one of the finest trotting classics in the country. The fields in all handicap events were large, making the speculators’ I task decidedly - difficult. The racing so far has been of a splendid order, and the meeting is proving enjoyable in j every respect. [ The club’s secretary, Mr A. A. Fooks, and his staff are to be complimented on the despatch which is again characterising the proceedings. The arrangements are complete in every detail. The presence of the First Canterbury Mounted Rifles’ Band considerably enhanced the day’s enjoyment. The County Handicap was one of the prettiest races seen on the course. There was little between the front division all the way, but the feature of the event was the brilliant finish put up by Onyx, who came with a great run on the outside, and beat Child© Pointer for first honours. The Sapling Stakes, won by Kohara, and driven by J. Biyce, was for the most part,. a fairly good raice. The finish would have been much more interesting if Mr H. F. Nicoll’s Gibraltar, who looked) to have a winning chance,- had. not broken about 50 yards from the post. Mr Morten, owner of Kohara, who ran a meritorious race, has now won _the Sapling Stakes three

, years in succession. . J : The Oup accompanying the stakes was presented to the winning ownjer... hy, Mr H. F. Nicoll, the president amid cheers. ■ • naif* • The totalisator investments for t: six races amounted) to £14,200, a decrease on the previous year’s figures. Results: — AT MI R'S TRIAL HANDICAP of 200 sovs, second horse to receive So soV§, and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. For horses that have not wop in 3.42 .or its equivalent at time of nomination. . One mile and a-half. 11 Mi* A. C. Watson's; b g Bruce, 3yrs, ! Logan Pointer —Trixie Maid, 60yds bhd (F. G. Holmes) 1 7 Mr C. Ireland’s b g Royal Arcade, 4yrs. scr 2 1 Mr E. E. elievre’s br h Peter Bingen, scr .. 3 Also' started —5 Logan Maid scr, 7 Medallion Boy scr (coupled with Royal Arcade), 6 Direct Tod scr, 9 Talent scr, 14 Rebel scr, 2 Moonlit scr, 1 Auto scr (coupled with Peter Bingen), 1 18 | Winsome Melody scr, 21 Colonel Mac scr, 3.Lady Clo scr. 8 Afton Water scr, 9 Logic scr, 20 Sea Pearl scr, 17 Brid- . get Eyfin spr, 1 19 Lauriston 12yds, 1 11 Matagoufi 12yds, 15 Nagol Pointer 24 yds, 4 Lady Peterson 24yds, 22 Don Locaiida 24, 16 King Sandy 36, 11 Nelson Mac 48yds,.. 24 Miss Denver ,72yds, 22 Meddler 84yds The first to strike out were Moonlit and Peter Bingen, followed closely by Royal Arcane. Colonel Mac Direct Tod, Matagpuri, Sea* Peai*l, and Logic were next m order, fairly well strung out: The three leaders had a good break' at the mile post, but two furlongs further on Bruce and Logic •moved, up to them. The five were bunched halfway up the straight, ana a good finish ensued. Bruce came away splendidly over the last 50., yards, and beat Royal Arcade M .by ; &>;bai:e half; length. Peter Bingen was nqxt, almost three lengths ahead oLiMppiilitvjiji/Thb; official times were : 3.33,, 3,08m1-.5, *3:39 1-5. ' !' ' ' " c- :■ ' c LONGBEACH HANDICAP' of 200 sovs.. second horse 33 sovs.,. ’’ and third horse 15; sovs.from .the stake. For unhoppled trotters that . can, do 3.55 or better. One m.%.«.nd a-half. ■ • •; vc.v: 4 Mr R. W. Franks’s b g, Ere email, ■ aged, Wildwood Junr.Bonis- , ta, 36yds bhd (Owner) 6 Mr. W. Bevan’s ch g Red Peter,, , aged, 48yds bhd* '. ■ ’ r : 14 Mr A. N. Brown’s blk m Thistlewood, scr ... 3. Also started —17 Wee Patch scr, 31 Sensible Peter scr, 2 Sheila Wilkes scr, 16 Lucy Patch scr, 19 Grey Wood sci. 8 Golddigger scr. 9 Nelson’s Guest scr. 21 Miss Chudleigh scr, 15 Scotch Again scr,, 7 Cabin Girl 24yds bhd, 5 Bav Boy 48yds, 6 Red Peter 48yds, 13 Jeff 48yds, 10 To Repa 48yds, 12 . Mart in Bell 60yds, 10 Major Domo 72yds, 1 Don Massey 72yds, 19 Ardvocd 96yds, 18 Ok;uti 120yds, 22 Corwar 120yds. The start was fairly even. At the end of the first furlong Wee Patch had established a good lead. Sheila Wilkes, Nelson’s Guest, Golddigger, and Free-

man followed. Freeman moved up along the back and was in second rdaoe at the mile post. Six furlongs from home he had the lead, from Thistlewood, Red Peter, and Okuti. Thistlewood broke a furlong from' home, and Freeman went on to win easilv by five lengths. Red Peter beat Thistlewood by two lengths for second place. Nelson’s Guest and Okuti were close up. Times—3.46, 4.47, 3.52 1-5.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP (Harness), of 650 sovs.. second horse 100 sovs., and third horse 50 sovs. from the stake. For horses that can do 4.86 or better. Two miles. 14 Mr G. L. King’s b m Onyx, aged,- Logan Pointer—Cameos, 96yds bhd. (Messervey) 1 6 Mr PI. F. Nicoll’s b m Childe Pointer, aged. 36yds bhd ... 2 7 Mr D. Withers’ b m Logan Lou, syrs, 24vds bhd 3 Also started—9 Countryman scr. 4 Dolly Dillon' scr, 16 Princess Zoe scr, 5 , Pearlie Chimes scr, 12 Dalnahine scr, 8 Emperor I2vds bhd. and Bonny Logan 12yds (coupled), 1 Prince Pointer 12yds, 2 Golden Devon 12. 3 Brutus 12vds. 8 Harbour Light 12vds. 15 Elite 24vds, 11 Fashion Queen 24yds. 17 All Bell 36yds, 10 Hoyo 36vds, 13 Ahuriri 48vds, 10 Vilo 96yds, 18 Man-c’-War 108yds. From a splendid start Dalnahine went to the front, attended by Dolly Dillon. Golden Devon, Prince Poi nte’* and Harbour Light. At the end of two furlongs 'Countryman faded out. Dalnahine and Dolly Dillon led past

the stand, just ahead of Prince Pointer, Bonny Logan, Golden Devon and Hypo. Leaving the straight, Dolly Dillon, Prince Pointer, Golden Devon, and Dalnahine were bunched. Dolly Dillon and Prince Pointer had charge at the mile post, Dalnahine and Golden Devon being next, Bonny Logan and Harbour Light following. Two furlongs farther on Prince Pointer was ahead of Golden Devon, with Dolly Dillon, Dalnahine, Bonny Logan, and Logan Lou next. Rounding the home turn Prince Pointer was in front, the others being bunched. Childe Pointer was coming through fast. On reaching the straight Prince Pointer *and Golden Devon were in trouble. A furlong from home Childe Pointer was in front, ' with Logan Lou prominent. Then Onyx came with a great rush on the outside, and in a thrilling finish won by almost two lengths from Childe Pointer, who beat Logan Lou by a length. Pearlie Chimes and Dalnahine j were next. Times—4.26 4-5, 4.32 4.33 2-5.

NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES (Harness), of 750 soys, first horse ! to receive 475 sovs., including Cup value 30 sovs., second horse 150 sovs., third horse 75 sovs., and fourth horse 50 sovs. For two-year-olds. One mile and a-half. 1 Mr R. M. Morten’s blk c Kohara, Cathedral Chimes—Bright Alice, (J. Bryce) 1 3 Mr H. F. Nicoll’s hr, g Gibraltar, Nelson Bingen— Gianella 2 2MrV. M. Bebee’s b c Nelson Tas- ; ker, Nelson ‘ Bingen—Sal Tasker 3 Also started—7 General Bin gen , 4 Oleda, 8 Wenlo, 5 Joy Bells, 6 Jingle. Whgn the barrier rose Gibraltar and Nelson Tasker took charge, Jingal being handy. The three were clear at the end of a furlong, where Kohara, General Bingen, and Oleda were together, a few lengths away. At the mile peg Nelson Tasker was just in front of Gibraltar and Jingal, with Kohara and Oleda closing up. Soon after Nelson Tasker todk charge, with Kohara almost on terms with him. Kohara joined Nelson Tasker in the lead at the six furlong post, Gibraltar being a length away. Nelsdn Tasker ! struck trouble on reaching the straight. Gibraltar challenged' and caught Kohara, but broke when almost home. Kohara went on to win easily, beating Nelson :, Tasker by three - lengths.' Times :i03.32r1-5, 3.32 3-5, 3.33 3-5. ACTON HANDICAP (Harness),’ of 250

v'j 'sovs, second horse 50 sovs, and third • horse 25 isovs. from the stake. . For horses that caii do 3.36 or better. One mile and a-half. • s . , ; 5 Mr. H. Lane’s ch g Percy Dillon, r 'oji’s,' Harold Dillon-r Gen. Lin-, v coin mare, scr (R. Humphries) 1 2 Mr T. Wright’s b f Kate Thorpe,xj 3yrs, scr j' J- .2 ,18 Mr. J. W. Thomas’s b g,Albert g(j Logan, aged, sCr £ Also started—4 Glaucus scr, and Abundance scr (coupled), 7 Lord Clan scr, and Meddler scr (coupled), 5 Athos scr (coupled with thp. ; .jrinperXf 13, Kanr uknot scr,;..and Yen..scr (coupled), ! Kiribingi' scr and Rollicking Bells 12 yds (coupled), 20 Rebel scr, 24, Olwyn scr, 15 Osier Beauty. scr, 11 Barcelona 12yd5,,,12, Rung Abdallah 12yds, .& Lady RockaWay 12yds, 10 Oriole 24yds, 21 Quiver 24yds, 6 Stunt Artist 36yds, 17 Indian Child 36yds, 9 Bessie Logan 36yds, 14 Winnie Dillon,36yds, 11 Leading Lady 36yds, 22.Tarzan.3.6yds, 23 Prince Swithin 48yds, 16 Harewood ■6oyds, 8 DreamaJion 60yds, 19 Harold Burwood 60yds. ... . . . . The start was somewhat ragged, Indian Child lost his driver, and King Abdallah failed to get away. Percy Dillon was the first out, and led past the stand, being' attended ;■ by Lord Clan, Kate Thorpe, Osier, Beauty, Kanuknot, and Kiribingi.' "Along the back Lord] Clan retired', h At the six furlong post Albert Logan moved np. Percy Dillon led Kate Thorpe, Kariuknot, and Osier Beauty to the straight. Percy Dillon easily held his place from the challenge by Kate Thorpe, and won by two> lengths. Albert Logan was a fair third, with DreamalionV and Rollicking Bells next. Times: 3.32 3>5, 3.32 3-5, 3.31 2-5

•STEwijTOS’ HANDICAP (Harness) of 2/5 : sovs, secpnd horse 50 sovs.-,- ; ‘find third horse .25 ,-soys. frppii the. stake. ' | ; > For unhoppled trotters that 5 can do‘sniin oYL’befcter. Two mile.s.. ll l Mr T. G. Fox’s jj m. Queen Ida, ' ;:i! 6yrs, Norval Rang—scr ■ j, i (Owner) jj 17 Mr W. T. Lowe's b m Wopdlass,! aged, 96yds'bh'd ' 2. 15 Mr W. : IL. Young’s T g'Diefe? V.Timmerman; aged, 120yds, ‘ ~ Also' started —14 Grey wood scL'',to Teßepa scr, 5 Freeman scr, 42 Cpra '• stS* 1 , 8 ‘ Eileien Wood hpr,'Jl9 Miss >Chud-' 1 leigh scr, 4 Araby 12yds bnd, "7. Eur" ‘gagexhent 24yds, 16 Ardwopd 48yds, J ‘ Money Spider 48yds, ~3 Nelson Bell 60 yds, 13 Okuti 72yds, 2 TimSV^od' 72, yds, 9 Randolph 84yds, 6 Dillon ! S,. ,84* yds, 18 Joyful 108yds, 20 Mangadtu 192yds ; i : . f H: 'The winner established a phenomenal break on the field early in the race, ’add won easily.; There was a. good contest for seqond place, Woodless getting’ up in time to cut out Pieter Timmerman. Money Spider, was Tourth. Times —4.56, 4.51, 4.49 1-5. w

WINTER HANDICAP (Harness), of 300 sovs, second horse 65 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs. from the stake. For horses that can do 2.50 or better. One mile and a-quarter. Lady Switliin l ... ... 1. Golden Devon ... ... 2 Ben Ohau • ... 3 Scr —Blair Audubon, Logan Lou, Won by a length. Time, 2.53 2-ssec.

DUNEDIN RACES. (Per Press Association.) DUNEDIN. This Day. There was bright sunshine for - the final day’s races'. Results:—

Taieri Handicap-—Kukume and Obligio (dead heat) T, Red Cherry 3. Scr —Marmont. Time, 2.15. King George Handicap—Ravena 1, Radial 2. Ladv Blissful 3. Scr—Guncase. Time, 1.43 2-5. •

When about a chain into home stretch Bonnie Winkie slipped and fell, bringing down Wapping. The horses escaped injury, but D. Cotton, the rider of Bonnie Winkie had his collarbone broken, and Andrew McKay, the rider of Wapping, was found to be seriously hurt in the head, and examination seemed to disclose a fracture of the skull, and he was sent to the hospital for further examination.

Hurdles—Matatua 1 ; Le Fort 2, Adjntor 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time 3.21. Empire Handicap—Dancing Days 1, Kerb 2, Bella Lake 3. Scr —Bloom. Won by four lengths. Time —lmin. 16 4-5 sec. ,