THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 156, 13 April 1928, Page 3

THE TURF.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. Tho Ashburton Trotting CliTn Committee met last evening when the president (Air H. F. Nieoil) presided. The report of the Oates Sub-com-mittee m connection with the Boxing Buy Meeting revealed that the attendance iov that meeting was the largest for some years. . ■ „ , T A letter was received from the New Zealand Trotting Conference advising that nothing definite had been arranged with the New Zealand Radio Broadcasting Company regarding broadcasting from races, but the matter would no dealt with at the next meeting of the Conference. Correspondence was received from the New” Zealand Trotting Association in connection with the prevention Oi undue use of the whip on horses duung ll (>wiim to the late arrival of special trains to the Club s autumn meeting to be held on Saturday, April 21, the matter of re-arranging the time of starting for the first race was left in the hands of the chairman and secretary. WESTLAND RACING CLUB. FRESCO WINS AUTUMN HANDICAP. HOKITIKA, April 12. The Westland Juicing ciuO's autumn meeting was held to-day. Ram fe throughout the afternoon, and the course was heavy. The attendance was small. Totalisator amounted to £4410, against £5945 last year. Results: — . Trial Handicap, of 70 sovs; six fur-longs—-2 King Cheops 1, 3 Solgde 2, 4 Seaga.y v. Won by a length; halt a length between second and third. Time, i. 20 1-5. inrv Easter Hurdle Handicap, of 100 sovs; ono mile anoi a half ~1 Hoya Land 1, 3 Heisler 2,2 Gay Queen 3. Won by a length and a half; a length between second and third. .Lime, z.o o 2-5. Express Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 70 sovs; one mile 1 Lady Bee 1, 3 Harina 2, 3 Rita Gay 3. Won by half a length ; a length between second and third. Time, 2.39 1-5. Autumn Handicap, of 130 sovs; one mile and a quarter 2 Fresco 1, o Bronstell 2, 1 Carnot 3. Won by two lengths; a length between second and third. Time, 2.18. President’s Handicap, of 70 sovs; five furlongs and a half—6 Sky Quest 1 4 Anthonie 2,2 Quillfire 3. Won by two lengths \ a length between second and third. Time, 1.14. Dominion Trot Handicap (in harness), of 80 sovs; one mile and a halt —2 Playgirl 1, 4 Bingen Wilkes 2, 3 Dillon Chimes 3. Won by a neck; seven lengths between second and third. Time, 4.5 4-5. High-weight Handicap, of 70 sovs; seven furlongs—4 Bank Draft 1, 7 Cor nßigs 2, 5 No Response 3. A great finish. Won by half a neck; halt a length between second and third. Time, 1.34 1-5. \ Railway Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs and a half—l Alalmsey 1, 3 Para 2,2 Hallownoon 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.28 1-5.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. THE NOMINATIONS. .Per Press Association.) TIMARTJ, April 12. The following nominations for the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting have been received: — Tekapo Hurdle Handicap, of 140 sovs; one mile and a half.—Koauau, Tarleton, Bonatic, Royal Land, Heisler, Rangiawhio, Gay Queen, Scion, Alainspring, Aberfeldy, Krasnoi, Hard Prince, Red Heather,. Olarenson, Rangatahi, Goldtown. Gladstone Hack Handicap, of 120 savs; one mile and 35 yards.—Court Jester, Camisader, Crossbow, Heather Doon, Amor, Luminant, Eliminator, Rotor, Kaikahu, Rangitahi, Green Cloth. Electric Stakes, of 120 sovs; five furlongs.—Despot, Tardy, Pliastar, Amourette, Meadow Lark, Malmsey, Scoff, Merivale, Fair Exchange, Sea Gay, Greyfinch, Cellist, Strmgbow, Membo, The Bailiff, Impertinence, Tearaway, Solgele, Some Abbey, Rigmnroteu G«iy lift'd—l/ftcly (Lalbot filly? Fortune’s Wheel, Little Duchess, -Bon Raid, Strongbird, The Viscount, Miss Thespian, Tractor —Silver Patch Idly, Money Mint, Miss Marco, Star Stranger II , Waiheino, Red Jazz, Claret Cup, Puff, Fleet Off. Timaru Cup, of 350 sovs; one mile and a quarter. —Sir Roy, Battle Colours, Lucy Locket, Don Jose, Moratorium, Assurance, Fresco, BronsteJl, Front Rank, Gold Mint, Thorndale, Carnot, Heather Lad, Taboo, Queen Balboa, King Balboa, Tintoretto, Overhaul, Booster, Solzia, Gay Sonnet, Celerity 11. „ „„ Smithfield Handicap, of l/o sovs, six furlongs.—Polydectes, Silver C 00.,, Solferite, Spode, Money Order, Solrose, Ronald, Singlespear, Gold Brick, Money Mine ; Black Duke, Booster, Baldowa, Antrim Boy, Skyquest. Qtipiia Steeplechase, or 200 sovs; about two miles and a half.—Radiac, Sir Wai, Adjutor, The Babe, Mainspring, Nylotis, -Mon Is o, Whipcord, Maungamoe, Royal Wink, Arcos, Royal ashion, Jovial. Rosewill Hack Handicap, of 130 sovs ; seven furlongs.—Court Jester, Camisader, Valves, Tardy, Fair Exchange, Solfello, King’s Jester, The Bailiff, Wild Work, Amor, Honeycomb, Rhondda Exidc, Philippic, Money Mine, Carinthia, Solzia, Jai r.etiere, Waihemo, Princess Mafalda, Narrative. Doncaster Handicap, of 175 sovs; seven furlongs.—Battle Colours, Li.cy Locket, Camisader, Sprinkler, Gold Brick, Gold Mint, Apple Dighton, Moratorium, Taboo, King Balboa, -Mime, Black Duke, Ovehaul, Solzia, Baldowa, Gay Sonnet, Thorndale, Flying Mist, Fairv Herold, Antrim Boy. Pukaki Hurdle Handicap, of 130 sovs, one mile and a half.—Koauau, Tarleton, Bonatic, Royal Land, Heisler, Rangiawhio, Gay Queen, Scion, Mainspring, Aberfeldy, Krasnoi, Hard Prince, Red Heather, Clarenson, Kai-

halm, Rangatahi, Goldtown. April Stakes, of 120 sovs; six furlongs—Despot, Tardy, Phastar, Ain ourette, Star Raid, Meadow Lark, Malmsey, Mevivale, Fair Exchange, Sea Gay, Cellist, Stringbow, Alembo, The Bailiff, Impertinence, Amor, Honeycomb, Rhondda, Rigmarole, Gay Lad—Lady Talbot filly, Fortune’s Wheel, Fleet Off, Little Duchess, Bon Raid, Strongbird, The Viscount, Poetess, Star Stranger 11., Waihemo, Pound Note, Claret Cup, Narrative, Tractor—Silver Patch filly. Autumn Handicap, of 250 sevs; one mile and 35 yiards.—Sir Battle Colours, Lucy Locket, Don Josey- Moratorium, Assurance, Fresco, Bronstell, Front Rank, Gold Mint, Thomdale, Carnot, Heather Lad, Taboo, Queen Balboa, King Balboa,, Tintoretto, Overhaul, Booster, Solzia, Buldowa, Gay Sonnet, Celerity 11. Temuka Hack Handicap, of 120 sovs; six furlongs.—Court Jester, Camisader, Valves, Tardy, Fair Exchange, Malmsey, Solfello, Scoff, Greyfinch, Heather Doon, Tearaway, Laughie, Luminant, Exide, Soigele, Philippic, Little Duchess, Meadow Lark, Strongbird, Carinthia, Jarretiere, Miss Marco, Star Stranger 11., Waihemo, Princess Mafalda, Puff, Narrative, Skyquest. Wai-iti Steeplechase, of 200 sovs ; about two miles.—Radiac, Sir Wai, Scion, Adjutor, Nylotis, Whipcord, The Babe, Mainspring, Maungamoe, Royal Wink, Areos, Wharncliffe, Jovial, Royal Fashion. Beaconsfield Hack Handicap, of 130 sovs; one mile and 35 yards.—Court Jested, Camisader, Crossbow, Solfello, King’s Jester, Heather Doan, The Bailiff, Wild Work, Amor, Luminant, Eliminator, Rotor, Solzia, Kaikahu, Green Cloth. Seadown Handicap, of 175 sovs; seven furlongs.—Polydectes, Camisader, Assurance, Sol rose, Sprinkler, Gold Brick, Gold Mint, Rotor, Apple Dighton, Lucy Locket, Moratorium, Taboo, King Balboa, Mime, Black Duke. Overhaul, Solzia, Baldowa, Gay Sonnet, Ronaki, Thorndale, Flying Mist, Fairy Herald, Antrim Boy, Tintoretto.