THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 66, 28 December 1928, Page 6

THE TURF.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. CONCLUDING EVENTS. (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, December 27. The Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting opened to-day. The weather was cold and showery, but cleared later. The track was slow after rain. The investments amounted to £60,840, compared with £87,607 10s on the first day of last year's meeting. Concluding results: Parnell Handicap. —2 The Shrew 1, 6 Lady Dunmore 2, 1 Free Advice. 3. Scratched: Glideaway, Goldman, Taipare. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a head between second ana third. Time, 4min 36 2-ssec. Grandstand Handicap (in harness), of 100 soys, class 4.40; two miles.—s Hal Chimes 1, 1 Evelyn Locanda 2, 6 Ribbonwood's Last 3. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 38§see. Rowe Trotting Cup (in harness), of 1000 sovs and a cup; trotting horses only, class 4.35; two miles.—6 Kempton 1, 4 Ngatira 2, 1 Eizear 3. Won by two lengths, third half a length off. Time, 4min 40 2-ssec. St. Helier's Handicap (in harness), of 500 sovs, class H miles.—l King Pointer 1, 9 All Ball 2, 3 Nelson Tasker 3. Won by half a head, third 2£ lengths away. Time, 2min 47 2-5; ■see. . i

Akarana Handicap (in harness), of 400 sovs, class 2.50; U miles.—2 Daytime 1, 3 Glide Away 2, 7 Dick Dillon 3. Won by U lengths, third a length away. Time, 2min 51 3-ssec.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA TROTTING CLUB. SECOND DAY'S EVENTS. CARTERTON, December 27. The weather continued wet for the second day of the South Wairarapa Trotting Club's meeting. The sum of £5523 passed through the totalisator, against £6413 for the corresponding -day last vear. The total for the meeting was* £12,396, compared with £15,362 last year. Results:— Martinborough Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs; one mile and a half—3 Ambleside 1, 1 Kate Logan 2, 7 Hardy Jack 3. Won by a length. Time, 3min 49 3-ssec. Taratahi Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs; one mile and a half —3 Pilot 1,2 Nelson Request 2, 1 Flora Volo 3. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 1 l-ssec. Carterton Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs; one mile and a half —2 Ngahuia 1, 3 Lady Jewell 2, 4 Logan's Pride 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 42 3-ssec. Mangapare Handicap (in harness), of 200 sovs; two miles —4 Crusader 1,2 Great Delight. 2, 3 Sailor Boy 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 58 l-ssec. Featherston Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs; one mile —3 Golden Morn 1, 1 Gold Cast 2,2 Alexis 3. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 32sec. Stewards' Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs; two miles —1 Ben Bingen 1, 2 Nelson Request 2, 3 Billy Bingen 3. Won by 12 lengths. Time, smin 16sec. Greytown Handicap (in harness), of 125 sovs; one mile and a half—4 Great Delight 1, 7 Sailor Boy 2, 9 Cora Tacks 3. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 46 2-ssec. Final Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter —1 Kate •Logan 1,2 Gold Cast 2, 3 Electric Gold 3. Won by a length. Time, 3min 10 4-56ee.

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB

THE FIRST DAY. WESTPORT, December 27. The Westpart Trotting Club's postponed meeting opened this afternoon in warm weather, with occasional light showers. The totalisator takings were £5433, compared with £10.098 on the first day or last year's mating. Results:— Seddonville Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs; class 2mm 35sec to the mile; twelve furlongs and a half—l Royal Comrade (D. Bennett) 1, 6 Great Adventure 2,2 Bonny Rose 3. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, 3min 52 2-ssec. Te Kuha Handicap (in harness), of 110 sovs; unhoppled trotters; class 2-nin 37sec to the mile; twelve furlongs and a half—s Comfort (Pascoe) 1, 1 Tot Logan 2.2 Nelson Parrish 3. Won by two lengths; a similar distance between second and third. Time, 3min 53 4-ssec. Williams Memorial Handicap (in harness), of 220 sovs; class 2min 25scc to the mile; sixteen furlongs and a half—Ariki Toa (Edge) 1,2 Bessie Dillon 2, 5 Thorpie 3. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 56sec. Progress Handicap (in harness), ol 100 sovs; class 2min 35sec to the mile; twelve furlongs and a half—l Great Author (Jarden) 1, 3 Anon 2. 4 Jessie Bells 3. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, 3mm 53 2-ssec. President's Handicap (in harness), of 120 sovs; unhoppled trotters; class 2min 36sec to the mile; sixteen furlongs and a half—7 Bookstall (Olough) 1,2 Tot Logan 2, 4 Comfort 3. Won bv two lengths; a length between second and third. Time, smin 21 2-ssec. Benniston Handicap (in saddle) of 110 sovs; class 2min 26sec to the mile; eight furlongs and a half—l Bessie Dillon (T. Bennett) 1, 4 Rota Nelson 2, 5 Prompter 3. Won by two and a half lengths; half a length between gecond and third. Time, 2min 31 4 osec. , . . Addison's Handicap (m harness), ot 110 sovs; class 2min 30sec to the mile; twelve furlongs and a half—s Royal Comrade 1. 1 Peter Guy 2,2 Golden Ore 3. Won by two lengths; a length between second and third. Time, 3mm 40 l-ssec. . . Stockton Handicap (in harness), ot 110 sovs; class 2min 24seo to the mile; ten furlongs and a half—2 Thorpie

(Alborn) 1, 4 Lady Brent 2, 1 Kodie 3. Won by two lengths; a similar distance between second and third. Time, 3min 5 2-ssec.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. GASCONY WINS STAKES. PALMERSTON N., December 27. The second day of the Manawatu meeting was attended by a good crowd for an off day. The weather was fine, but overcast. The track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £33,777, as against £41,333 for the second day last year. Concluding results : President's Handicap.—4 Star Area 1,2 Mendip 2, 3 Mountain Heath 3. Scratched: Singleton. Won by a length; a head between second and third. Time, 2min 7sec. Palmerston North Stakes, of 500 sovs; six furlongs—l Gascony (11. Reed) 1,2 Reremoana 2, 4 Admiral Drake 3. Won by a good head; six lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 14 2-ssec. Terrace Hack Handicap, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs—6 Full Mark (K. Robinson) 1, 9 Thrift 2,2 Roi de Val 3. Won by 12 lengths; a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin 28 2-ssec. ' Himitangi Handicap, of 250 sovs; nine furlongs—l Singleton (A. E. Ellis) 1, 3 Sir Roy 2, 5 Maui Won by a length. Time, lmin 54 4-ssec. Awapuni Handicap, of 350 sovs; six furlongs—3 Silver Paper (A. E. Ellis) 1, 1 Arrow Lad 2,2 Nightmarch 3. Won by two lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 1 A 1 -Kcfv*

WESTLAND RACING CLUB. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. HOKITIKA, December 27. The second day of the Westland Racing Club's meeting was held in fine but cloudy weather. The attendance was moderate. The totalisator handled £5135, against £7222 10s on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £12,407, a reduction of £2994 on last year. Results: — Thompson Handicap; six furlongs and a half —1 Smithereens 1, 5 Bank Draft 2, 3 After Ten 3. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 23 4-ssec. Pacific Hurdle Handicap; one mile and a quarter —2 Shipshape 1, 1 Oriflamb 2, Steelbar 3. Won by a length. Time, 3min 28sec. Hokitika Handicap; one mile and a quarter—3 Inoe 1, 1 Malmsey 2, 5 Fairy Tidings 3. Won by half a length; a length between second and third. Time, 2min Usee. Summer Handicap ; six furlongs—2 Singlespear 1. 5 Skyquest 2, 1 Greyfinch 3. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. County Handicap; seven furlongs — 1 Moorland 1, 4 Killaddie 2,2 Double Mint 3. Won by half a length ; threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 31 2-ssec. Railway Handicap; six furlongs—l Antkonie and 4 Lucklaine (dead heat) 1, 6 Lord Middleton 3. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. Final Handicap; six furlongs and a half—2 Caliburn 1, 1 Sagittarius 2, 3 Gay Gauntlet 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 24sec.

TARANAK! JOCKEY CLUB. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 27. The Taranaki Jockey Club's meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The course was in good order, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £22,905 10s, compared with £24,800 for the same day of last year. The total for the meeting was £48,656 10s, compared with £53,408 10s last year. Concluding results: Hurdles—l Glengariff 1, 4 Horomea 2, 3 Royal Acre. All started. Won by three lengths; five lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 52 2-ssec. New Plymouth Handicap, of 300 sovs; 1 mile 110yds.—3 Manly 1,2 Wenday 2, 4 Anolo 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 50sec. Urutu Hack Handicap, of 175 soys; one mile 110yds.—1 Glen Star 1, 4 Sovena 2, 7 Onward 3. Won by 1§ lengths. Time, lmin 50 2-ssec. Warea Hack Stakes, of 135 sovs; six furlongs.—3 Coolmint 1, 1 Archieval 2,2 Argue 3. Won by U lengths. Time, lmin 6sec. Inglewood Handicap, of 210 sovs; six furlongs.—3 Melissa 1,2 Tahutama 2, 3 Nastori 3. Time, lmin 14 2-s'sec.

KAIKDURA RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. (Special to the "Guardian.") KAIKOURA, December 27. The weather was dull and cool for the Kaikoura races, which had been postponed from yesterday owing to iain. There was ai moderate attendance. Results;— Maiden Plate, of 10 sovs; six furlongs—Danthonia 11.0, 1; Hurry Up 11.1, 2; Zeeta 10.0, 3. The only starters. Time, lmin 30sec. Maiden Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 12 sovs; one mile and a quarter— Scarlet Bud scr, 1; Lomar scr, 2. The only starters. Time, 3min 23 2-sscc. County Hack Handicap, of 12 sovs; five furlongs—Silo 10.7, 1; Hycheer 9.0, 2.. The only starters. Time, lmin Usee. Kaikoura Cup., of 25 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Nine of Spades 11.13 1; Viewpoint 9.7, 2; Ortega 9.0, 3. Exhibition, 10.7, also started. Mrs Healy presented the cup to the owner of the winner. Tradesmen's Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 20 sovs; one mile—Future 24yds, 1; Audubon Child 120yds, 2; Quinona scr, 3. Time, 2min 31 2-ssec. Publicans' Handicap, of 20 sovs; six furlongs—Nine of Spades 11.5, 1; Silo 10.2, 2. The only starters. Time, lmin 24sec.

President's Trot Handicap (in harness), of 20 sovs ; two miles —Arachne 60 yds, 1; Audubon Child. 204yds, 2;

iQuinona, scr, 3. Time, smin 15 2-ssec. Farmers' Platej of 20 sovs; one mile . Ortego 10.1, 1; Corn Rigs 11.2, 2; I Hurry Up 10.0, 3. Time, lmin 53 I l-ssec.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. DUNEDIN, December '27. The Dunedin Jockey Club's summer meeting was concluded to-day in line weather. The track again was in good order and some fast times were recorded. The totalisator handled £15,962 for the day, compared with £22,320 10s for the second day last year,_making a total lor the meeting of £37,816, compared with £46,319 10s last year. Concluding results: St. Andrew's Handicap—3 Royal Saxon (Kerr) 1, 4 Battle Colours 2, 1 Queen Balboa 3. Scratched: Rotor. Won by a length; the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 39sec. Vaward broke a shoulder and was destroyed. T , _. . , Stakes—2 Meadow Lark (Dwyer) 1. 1 Booster 2, 4 Eaton Bells 3. All started. Won by a length and a quarter • the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 13 3-ssec. Juvenile Handicap, of 200 soys; five fnrlongs.—l Dutch Money 1, 5 Francolin 2, 4 The Graphic 3. Won by three-quarters of a length, third 1* lengths away. Time, lmin 1 4-osec, equal to the track record. Taihoa Handicap, of 170 sovs; six furlongs.-3 Singer 1, 1 Killorna 2 6 Miss Marco 3. Won by a neck, third two lengths off. Time, lmin 15sec. Farewell Handicap, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs.—l King Balboa 1,2 Camisader 2, 4 Brightling 3. Won by a neck, third two lengths away, lime, lmin 28 4-ssec.