ASHBURTON RACES

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 81, 16 January 1928, Page 3

ASHBURTON RACES

TME SUMMER MEETING. THE CONCLUDING EVENTS. The Ashburfon County Racing Club's summer meeting was concluded on Saturday afternoon. Though the weather was at first threatening, it cleared somewhat as the afternoon progressed. There was a comparatively .small attendance, and this no doubt accounted for the drop in the money handled by the totalisator, £7,721 10s, compared with £10,642 last year. Most of the racing was of a high order, and the times excellent, a good day's racing resulting. The track was in the best of order, helped by rain overnight. All arrangements were well carried out,by the officials, and there were no hitches, 'all events being got off right up to time. The Ashburton Silver Band was in attendance and played popular airs. • Following are the concluding results: TINWALD HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 1. Mr A. McAulay's b g Sir Roy, 4yrs, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) i 2. Mi- H. Dampier-Crossley's ch g Ophir, 7.0- (W. Brown) 2 4 Mr W. J. Doyle's b g Moratorium, 6yrs, 7.0 (A. Messervey) 3 Also started: 3 Margaret Birney. This was a great race, not more than three lengths separating the four starters at any time. From a splendid start Margaret Birney went to the front, followed by Sir Roy and Moratorium close together. Ophir being last. They closed up as they neared the straight, and started for home practically in a line. Sir Roy came out in front, attended by Ophir, and former won by a length, Moratorium being two lengths back third. Time, 2.6 l-ssec.

LAGMHOR PLATE, of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. For. horses that have never won an advertised race at time of starting. Five furlongs.

4 Mr A. 8. George's br m Te Awhinia, 3yrs, 8.4 • , (C. Emerson) 1 2. Mr G. D. Greenwood's b f Rigmarole, 2yrs, 7.5 (R. Renshaw) 2 9. Mr B. Hampton's br f Sea Gay, 3yrs, 8.4 ' (A. Eastwood) 3

Also started: 6 Akatore 8.4, 8 Thurso 8.4,. 10 Night Club 7.5, 11 Red Jazz 7.5 (coupled with Pound Note 7.5), 7 Synonym 7.5/ 5 Island Fastness 7.5, 3 Star Raid 7.5Red Jazz led from a delayed start, and held that position till the straight was reached, then Te Awhina shot along and came home a winner by three lengths from Rigmarole, with Sea Gay two lengths back third. Time, 1.0 4-5.

MORETON HACK HANDICAP of 110 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs.

1 Mr G. Murray-Aynsley's ch c Scoff, 3yrs, 9.3 (F. E. Jones) 1 5 Mr R. Ellis's br g Kilcavan, syrs,g. 7. (C. Emerson) 2 4 Messrs Elkus and! Brown's b. m, Princess Mafalda, syrs, 8.8 (T. Humphries) 3

Also started—2 Amorist 9.8, 7 Rhondda 8.8, 3 Amor 8.8, 9 Sacrifice 8.7 6 Cynelli 8.7, and 8 Scythia 8.7.

After some waiting at the barrier, Kilcavan led the field' away, and was attended by Amor and Scoff. The remainder of the field were pretty well bunched Coming down the straight Kilcavan challenged Scoff, who was in the lead, but ' could not take first money. Scoff won by two lengths from Kilcavan, who was a length ahead oi Princess Mafalda. Time—l.l4 l-o.

SELMA TROT HANDICAP, of 110 sovs: second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. One mile.

7 Mr H. C. Lamb's b g Killmchy, , Oyrs, 36yds (Owner) 1 ;} Mr W. R. Black's ch g Great Form, aged, 36yds _ (F. C. Holmes) 2 -1 Mr J. Grice's g g Silverton aged sor (Owner) 6

Also started— 1 Milo Minto ser, 9 Roger Lyon sor, 5 Rose Mane scr 6 Prologue scr, 8 Jessie Huon scr, 10 Trespass scr, 2 Lady Minto 24, 11 La Sonnette 72„12 Duns Pointer iZ. At the seven furlong post Milo Minto, the favourite, was. well ahead Jhe back-markers were going up.ti.st, &u----vtrtown leading a short way past the five furlong post, and dropping back as the straight ' was reached. Kiihnchj and Great Form fought out the finish, tie former being half a length ahead at the box, with Silvertown 10 .lengths back, third. Time—2. 14 l-o. WAKANUI HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; second horse 10 sovs and third horse 5 sovs' from the stake. Six tuilongs. 4 Mr D. Campbell's b g Moorland • aae( i 8 7 (A- E - &* lis ) l 7 Mr J. 'M. Samson's br g Mine, 3yr*, 7.0 (f Dopley) 2 1 Mr G. Gerard's br g Silver Coot,. Svra, 7.0 (Messervey) 3 \lso started—3 Magna Charta 9.5 2 Gay Sonnet 8.5, 8 Zaragoza 8.4, o Finora 7.8, 6 Kenmore 7.0. Silver Coot and Finora led after a fesd .start. Moorland began to show up as the straight was reached,, ami went on to win from Money Mine by half a length, while Silver Coot was a neck away third, in a great finish. Time—--1.13.

WAIRIO JOCKEY CLUB. QUEEN BALBOA WINS CUP. (Per Press Association.) « TNVERCARGILL, January 14. Tlie annual meeting of the VVaino Jockev Club was held to-day in beautiful weather. The totalizator handled £10,884, against £10,802 last year. Oha? Maiden Plate, of . 100 soys'; seven furlongs.—l Coomassie 1,2 Mananui 2, 4 Gong 3. Won by three lengths, third four lengths off. lime, ,Imm 32 1-Ssec. Nightcaps Trot Handicap of 120 sovs, class & 3.4o;-U miles.- 3 Ton Chimes 1 4 Cardinal and Blue 2, 5 Eiffel Towe;

;3. . Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Times, 3min 35 2-ssec, 3min 35 3-ssec, 3min 38 1-5 sec. Wairio Gold Cup Handicap, of 250 sovs- 1| miles.—2 Queen Balboa 1, 5 Bilbo 2, 1 Celerity 3. Won by a length, third a neck off. Time, 2mm 8 2-ssvc. Woodlands Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; about 6J- furlongs—6 Flying Mist 1, 5 Strathuaver 2, 3 King Balboa 3. Won by a length, third a neck away. Time, lmin 20sec. Apaiima Steeplechase Handicap, of 150 sovs; about 2* miles.—s Nyanza 1, 2 Scamp 2, 4 Calibration 3. Won by two lengths, third three lengths off. Time, 4inin 53 3-ssec. Wairaki Stakes, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—l Red Sea 1,2 Money Mint 2 4 Some Signal 3. Won by a length, third three lengths away. Tune, lmin 3sgc Birchwood Trot Handicap, of 120 sovs; class 3.2; 11 miles.—s Princess Thorpe 1,2 Eiffel Tower 2, 6 Hushabye 3 Won by six lengths, third horse two lengths off. Times, 2min 59 3-5, 3min lsec, 2min 59sec. Wrey's Bush Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile—l Solrose and 2 Spean Bridge 1, 5 Strathnaver 3. Time, lmin 43sec.

DARGAVILLE RAGING CLUB. 'SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. DARGAVILLE, January 14. The Dargaville Racing Club's meeting was concluded in fine weather. The attendance was much larger than on the first day. Totalisator investments amounted to £10,075 10s for the day, and £18,475 for the meeting a slight increase on the amount handled last Results:— Kirik'jptmi Hurdle Handicap—4 Scot Free 1,2 Wee Marble 2, 1 Maniahera 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, :j.6. , , , Horehore Handicap—s Glenetta 1, 1 Roman Abbey 2, 3 Coronax 3. Won by half a length. Time, 1.3. Omana Eandicap—4 Exalted 1, 3 King Emerald 2, 1 Automne 3. Won b~ a neck Time, 1.16 L 5. Hoanga Hack Handicap—2 Cormax li 1 Fiery Lad 2, 3 Arch Queen 3. Won by a length Time, 1.30 2-5. ' President's Handicap—3 Alonsoa 1, 1 Rarakau 2, 4 Right and Left 3. Won by three lengths. lime, 1.57 2-5. County Handicap—l Marble Mount 1,2 Hoiihora 2,5 Gay Cockade 3. Won bv a length. Time, 1.16 4-5. ] "Ruawsu Handicap—l Dave 1,2 Macroom 2, 5 Takutama 3. Heads sepal ssted the placed horses. Time, l.iC 4-5. Donald Handicap— 1 The Author 1, 4 Ring and Left 2,2 Illingar 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.44 2-5.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING

HANDICAPS DECLARED.

OHRISTOHURCH, This Day. The following handicaps have been declared for the Forbury Park Trotting Club's meeting:— Vauxhall Handicap (in harness), of 2CO sovs; one mile and five furlongs.— Wattle Patch scr, Watersong scr, Audalie scr, Peter Fashion scr, Quickfire scr, Ruby Bingen scr, Major Domo scr, Deceitful scr; Horatio scr, Dohray Wilkes scr, Arctotis scr, All Peters scr, Brent Boy scr, Lady Bingen scr, Huegood 24yds behind, Jade 24, Oval 24. Fox Trot 24, Hawkesbury's Pride 36, Etta Corena 36, Peter Boy 48, Len Wood 72, Young Tom 72, Alpha Wilkes 72, Avalanche 72, Nelson Boy 96. Electric Handicap (in saddle), of 250 sovs; one mile.—Marinca scr, Lord Bingen scr, Lucky Dillon scr, Ayr scr, Pointalena so.-, Omaha scr, Storm Bell scr. Sahib scr, Planet scr, Four Bells r>cr, Locanda Child scr, Dawson Bingen scr, Kate Thorpe scr'. Bold Bill scr, Lenainhor scr. High Jinks 12yds beJnrd, Daisy Pointer 12, Locanda General 12, Fashion Queen l2,LingnekV 12, Granite City 12, Huon Denver 12, Firpo 11: Desert Star 24, Jean MeElwyn 24, Bismurate 24, Event 24, Queen's General 24 King Pointer 36, Dalmeny 36, Mountain Chimes 36. Musselburgh Handicap (in harness), of 225 sovs; two miles.-—Pieter Timinerman scr, Fanlight scr, Bon Wood scr, Lonu Wood s':r, Avalanche scr, Peter The First scr, Young Tom 12yds behind, Sea Queen 24, Sarsapanlla 36, Randolph 48. Little Johnnie 18, Swiftbine 72. Tamerlane 84, Nelson McKinney 84, Noumiahal. 96, Our Lady 120, Blue Thorpe 120. Dunedin Handicap (in harness), of 725 sovs; two miles.—Jolly Chimes sur, Harry Audubon s<*r, William the Great icr, Downcast scr, Logan Holm scr, St. Maura 12yds behind, Silk Thread 12, Golden Devon i2, Pan Yan 12, Wuto 24 Tanrekareka 36, Bonny Logan 36, Tramnfast 36, Concldf 36, Terence Diilon 30,~Logan Park 48, Machine Gun 48, Logan Chief 48, Acron 60, Sea Pearl bi». Datnahine 84, Jewel Pointer 96. Southland Handicap (in harness), of 250 sovs; one mile and five furlongs.— Emulight scr, Hereweka scr, Donclifl scr, Brown Admiral scr, Spring Flower scr Ath alone scr, Rose Marie scr, Homelight scr, Ileal Light scr, Don Derby scr, Celestial scr, Wilkie Bard scr, Dundas Boy scr, Malice 12yds behind, Cardinal and Blue 12, Firebrand 24, Vikota 24, Drake 24, Pet Locanda 24, Red Swithin 24, Needles 36, Azaleas 36, Royal Authoress 36, Springnote 36, Hush-a-bye 36, Stormbell 36, *ree Lance 48, Kibiringi 48, Nan Brent 48, Warepa 60, Stockade Junior 60, Kinney Dillon 72, Nelson MeElwyn 72, Nelson j Fay 84, Great Form 84. Otago Cup Handicap (in harness), of 425 sovs; two miles.—Duke Bingen scr, Our Lady scr. Blue Thorpe scr, Petroleuse scr, Clonmel 12yds behind, Encra,trementl2, Cannonball 24, Little Lo*an 24, Native Star 36, John Mauritius 60, Elz*?ar 60, Trampfast 108. King George Handicap (in harness), of 275 sovs; two miles. —Lucky Dillon scr, Logan Hanlon scr, Okoura scr, Slump scr, Liberal scr„ Nelson MeElwyn scr, Searchlight Lad scr, Jackie Audubon 12yds behind, Vesuvius 12, Some Wilkes 12, Tennessee's Child 12, Transport 12, La Sonnetto 12, Hector's Own 24 Bold Bill 24, Four Bells 24, Panto 36,' Theckla Boy 36, Huon Denver 36, Acre 48, Fashion Queen 60, Daphne de Oro 72, Epigram 96. Flying Handicap (in harness), of 300 sovs; one mile. —Lord Bingen scr, Diamond Child scr, Daisy Pointer scr, Granite City scr, Lochree scr, Event 12yds behind, Desert Star 12, Albert r Logan 12, Jean MeElwyn 12, King

Pointer 24, Bob Logan 24, William the Great 24. Dalmeny 24, Lady Embrace 24, Donside 24, Nantwich 36, Harold Burwood 36, Downcast 36, Brentloc 48, Logan Park 48. ,

I WON £IO,OOO. EX-NEW ZEALANDER'S PERTH CUP. i • BIG COUP WITH PHOENIX PARK. ■ Phoenix Park, a New Zealand-bred gelding, won the Perth Cup on January 2, in record time, defeating Pica Pica by a short- half-head, with Spearage, a former Victorian performer, in third place. * , . . Behind Phoenix Park's win is hidden an interesting story, embracing one of the cleverest betting coups ever effected in W.A. (says the Melbourne "Sporting Globe.") Before the Perth Cup Phoenix Park jßgured as one of the rank outsiders, but at the calling of the card he was backed to win a small fortune by Mr Dave Price, a visitor from Melbourne, who is associated with trotting in. Victoria. In an unostentatious manner, Mr Price took all the long odds offered about Phoenix Park for the owner, MiHarry Guthrie, a building contractor of Perth. This was the first intimation the public received that Phoenix Park was fancied by the stable, as Mr Guthrie had two other horses in the Cup, Arimond and Char, whose prospects were highly regarded. • Outside followers of the stable there were few big winners. Mr Guthrie stated after the race that he won £IO,OOO, which is big money nowadays on the Western turf. Mr Guthrie is wealthy, and races his horses mainly for sport, but enjoys a tilt at the ring occasionally, and when he lands a winner the bookies remember it for a long time. ~ ~ ~ - Nearlv a year ago Mr Guthrie selected Phoenix Park as a likely Cup winner. The horse was imported from New Zealand by Mr J. J. Q'Hara, but failed in short distance races. Being by Kilhroney by En Parole, it was thought he might stay, and so Mr Guthrie bought him for about 500 guineas About three weeks ago Phoenix Park made hacks of a good class field in the Belmont Park Cup, over a mile and a quarter, but even that did not brin«- him into prominence for the Perth Cup. Five days before the big event the horse ran nearly last in a welter field, and receded to a long price in the Cup betting. The stable commission., however, brought him down to just over double figures. He just managed to win. ' * . Pica Pica, a long chance, led nearly all the way, and was,beaten only in the last few strides.