THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 68, 31 December 1928, Page 3

THE TURF.

auckland trotting club. free advice wins summer cup. (Per Press Association * . AUCKLAND, December 29. Fine but sultry weather favoured the second day oi the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting, and there was a good attendance. The track was slightly heavy from the effect of recent heavy lain. The totalisator receipts were £55,074, compared with £50,460 on the second day last year. Concluding results: Champion Handicap.—7 Prince Pointer (Tomkinson) i, 2 Kohara (Corrigan) 2, 1 Gold Jacket (A. Bryce) 3. Scratched: Terence Dillon. Necks sepaxate'cl the placed horses. Time, 2min 46 4-ssec. Christmas Handicap, of 400 sovs; unhoppled trotters, class 4.43; two miles.—2 Raima 1, 4 Ngatira 2, 3 Peter McKinney 3. Won by a neck. Time, 4min 50 4-ssee. Dominion Handicap, of 500 sovs, class 4.36 two miles.—lo All Bell 1, 3 Glide Away 2,2 Harvest Child 3. Won by a long head. Time, 4min 42

sec. Summer Cup Handicap ,of lOOOsoys, class 4.30; two miles.—2 Free Advice 1, 1 King Pointer 2, 4 Terence Dillon 3' 7 Peterwah 4. Won by a length and a' half, third a neck away. Time, 4mm 40 2-ssec. Epsom Handicap, of 600 sovs; unhoppled trotters, class 4.36; two miles. —l' Young Blake 1, 3 Ngatira 2, 1 Elzear 3. Won by a length. Time, 4min 43 2-ssec. Ranfurly Handicap, of 000 sovs; class 2.47 J; H miles—6 Wharepiana 1, 9 Jean McElwyn 2,2 Dalmeny 3. AVon by three lengths. Time, 2mm 54sec.

WINTON TROTTING CLUB. JNVERCARGILL, December 29. The annual meeting of the Winton Trotting Club was held to-day in dull weather. Rain fell throughout the afternoon, and the course was in a greasy state. There was a good attendance, and the totalisator handled £13,106, against £15,462 last year. Results: — Commissioners' Handicap (in hariness) of 150 sovs; one mile and a hall —l4 Lily Harold (W, McFelin) 1, 11 Sunchild 2, 1 Country King 3. Won by a head ; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 34sec. South Hillend Handicap (in saddle), of 160 sovs; one mile and a half —7 Snider (W. Ledington) 1, 1 Victor Bingen 2, 12 Jade 3. Won by six lengths; five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 43sec. Winton Trotting Club Handicap (in harness), of 400 sovs; two miles —4 Desert Star (A. McLellan) 1,2 Logan Hanlon 2, 6 Hush-a-bye 3. Won by three lengths; a length between second and third. Time, 4min 37sec. Stewards' Handicap (in harness), of 160 sovs; one mile and a half —1 Limosa. (W. J. Gudsell) 1, 7 Sunshade 2,2 Playwave 3. Won by a head: four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 32 3^ssec. President's Handicap (in harness), ol 180 sovs; two miles —2 Peter Lin (T. Wallis) 1, 1 Sunspeck 2, 5 Jock Bingen 3. Won by six lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 56 4-ssec. Speedwell Handicap (in harness), or 200 sovs; one mile and a quarter —1 Reta McKinney (J. Walsh) 1,2 Logan Hanlon 2, 10 Imperial Thorpe 3. Won by a short neck : two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 58 3-5 sec. Members' Memorial Handicap (in harness), of lfJu'vovs; one mile and a half—6 Willie Wilkes (W. J. Gudsell) 1,2 Meteor 2. 8 Marvin Dillon 3. Won by a length: two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 40 2-6 see. Farewell Handicap (in saddle), of 200 sovs; one mile—2 Honest Ned (S. Todd) 1, 1 Lou Thorpe 2, 5 Warepa 3. AVon by eight lengths ; four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 23sec.

GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB. PANGOLIN AVINS CHIEF RACE. *' GREYMOUTH, December 29. For the first day of the Greymouth Jockey Club's meeting the weather was wet, rain falling during the first half of the afternoon. The attendance was moderate, and the track" was hold>ing. The totalisator investments were .£6799, compared with £8532 on the first day last vear. Results: Maiden Stakes, of 80 sovs; 5J furlongs.—3 Bright Spear 1,2 'Lord Middleton 2, 5 Fair Go 3. AVon by three lengths. Time, lmin 13 2-ssec. Hurdle Handicap, of 120 sovs; 1£ miles and 120yds.—2 Lancer 1, 3 Erin-go-Gragh 2, 1 Shipshape 3. AVon by six lengths. Time, 3min 2 4-ssec. Paroa Trot Handicap (in harness), of 105 soys; 1$ miles.—4 Liberty Hall 1, 10 Kawiina'2, 1 Disc 3. AVon by five lengths. Time, 3min 12sec. Grey Valley Handicap, of 135 sovs; one mile.—l Pangolin 1, 3 Fairy Tidings 2,2 Moratorium 3. A\ 7 on by a length. Time, lmin 48 4-ssec. Stewards' Handicap, of 110 sovs ; 6J furlongs.—l Skyquest 1, 4 Sagittarius 2,2 ,Spode 3. AVon by 1J lengths. Time, lmin 27 3-ssec. Otira Trot Handicap (in saddle) of 105 sovs; lj miles.—s Spotlight 1, 1 Howdah 2, 12 Royal Audubon 3. AV6II by two lengths. Time, 2niin 27 l-ssec.

High-Weight Handicap, of 105 sovs; seven furlongs.— \ Some Lad 1, 3 Solfello 2,2 Oriflamb 3. AVon by three lengths. Time, lmin 35sec.

Brunner Handicap, of 100 sovs; 6$ furlongs.—G v \tone 1, 'A Double Mint2, 5 King Cheops 3. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin 26 1-5 sec.

MANAWATIJ RACING CLUB. CONCLUDING EVENTS. PALMEPSTON NORTH, Dec. 20. The '.-or.cltiding day of the Manawatu meeting was held in fine but dull weather, and with n good attendance. The track was very soft. The totalisator investments for the da}' were

£33,134, against £35,147 for the concluding day last yiear. The total for the 1927 meeting was £131,127, while this year's was £110,379, a decrease of £20,748. Concluding results;— Liverpool Handicap.—4 Historic 1, 1 Nightmarch 2, 7 Ten 3. Scratched: Discourse, Polonett. Won by a nose; a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin 57 2-ssec. Westbury Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—ll Miss Field (AV. Broughton) 1, 10 Second Thought 2, 7 Noteworthy 3. AVon by a short neck, with the third horse two lengths away, and First Ruler fourth. Time, lmin 18 2-ssec.

Clandeboye Handicap, of 250 sovs; one mile and 100 yards—l Sir Roy (R. Reed) 1, 6 Polonett 2, 5 Thurnhell 3. Won bv a short half-length, with a head between second and third. Imarosebud was fourth. Time, lmin 53seo. Christmas Handicap, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs—l Acred (J. Barry) 1, 4 Balloon 2,2 Mothplane 3. AVon by :x head, with the next three separated by noses, Moutoa AVonder being fourth. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. Kawau Handicap, of 300 sovs; six furlongs—6 Epistle (A. G. Murray) 1, 2 The Raider 2, 5 Callanmore 3. Won by a neck, with the third horse two lengths away, and Jeanette fourth. Time, lmin 17sec.

SYDNEY TATTERSALL'S CLUB. SYDNEY, December 30. Tattersall's Club held the first day of its summer meeting at Randwiclc yesterday. The following were the principal results: — Carrington Handicap, of 1500 sovs»; six furlongs —Greenline 1, Whitta 2, Karuma 3. AVon by a short head; a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 12sec. Pace Welter Handicap, of 500" sovs; seven furlongs—Bollinger 1, Lady Clara 2, Hustler 3. The New Zealander, Boston, finished sixth. Time, lmin 29;£sec. Denman Handicap, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Joy Bird 1, Leadlight 2, Ulenjoy 3. Won by a head; a neck between second and third. Time, 2mm 4£sec. Joy Bird's victory was like a bolt from the blue, it was so unexpected.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. THE ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, Dec. 29. The following are the acceptances for the third day (Derby Day) of the Auckland Pacing Club's summer meeting:—

Ellerslie Handicap, of 400 sovs; one mile.—Amor 9.0, Tidal B.S, Philippic 8.5, Modest Boy 8.5, Arikitoa 7.13, AVar Officer 7.13, Moy Hall 7.8, High Falutin' 7.8, Big Bertha 7.6, Court Jester 7.4, Miss Myrtle 7.0, Mon Star 7.0.

Midsummer Handicap, of 500 sovs; seven furlongs.—Gold Tinge 9.8, Gemlight 8.5, Awamutu 8.2, Dalston 8.1, Cymon 7.12, Desert Song 7.11, Gay Ballerina 7.8, Glen'artney 7.8, Hunting Cry 7.5, Pellette 7.5, Vali 7.3, Currajong 7.0, Gay Duke 7.0, Norval Tea 7.0, Polyxona 7.0, Praetor 7.0, Fairy Bell 7.0.

New Year's Hurdles, of 500 sovs; two miles.—Beaumont 10.11, Mangani 10.11, King's Guard 10.10, Pouri 10.10, Royal Form 9.13, Uralla 9.11, Potoanui 9.11, Lady Cintra 9.9, Karamu 9.4, Abbott's Delight 9.0, Blago 9.0, Farndon 9.0, Lady Spalpeen 9.0, Mangaiti 9.0, Glenotus 9.0.

Auckland Racing Club's Handicap, of 1750 sovs; one mile and a-half.— Pegaway 9.3, Count Cavour 9.2, Mask 8.13, A'ertigern 8.4, Corinax 8.4, Oratrix 8.3, Hoylake 8.2, Catkin 7.9, Transformer 7.6, AVhite Fang 7.2, Desert Glow 7.0, Papatu 7.0, Tidal 7.0, Thursby 7.0.

Great Northern Derby, of 3000 sovs; one mile and a-half.—Cashier 8.10, Concentrate 8.10, Kinross 8.10, Metellus, 8.10, Mooregas 8.10, Perception 8.10, Red Heckle 8.10, Red Lion 8.10, Sir Russell 8.10, Staghunter 8.10, Taneriri 8.10, T'cheka 8.10, Toxeuma 8.10, Aggressive 8.7, Briar Root 8.7, Gold Money 8.7, Mithra 8.7, Prodice 8.7, AVhite AVings 8.7. County Handicap, of 400 sovs; seven furlongs.—Jolly Money 9.0, Air King 8.10, Frothblower 8.8, Bombarder 8.7, Hakanot 7.12, Court Jester 7.12, Bahama 7.12, Zeuxis 7.9, Mussie 7.9, Sunny Morn 7.7, Ambrosia 7.0, Brilliant Light 7.0, Carmint 7.0, Foxhound 7.0, Good Bojl 7.0, Justify 7.0, Just Nell 7.0, Palmares 7.0, Royal Flower 7.0.

Newmarket Handicap, of 750 sovs; six furlongs.—Aussie 9.11, Paganelli 9.4, Cimabue 8.11, Awarere 8.7, The Hawk 8.4, Tea Time 8.3, Kingfield 7.8, High Finance 7.0, Macroom 7.0, Town Bird 7.0. Glasgow Handicap, of 550 sovs; seven furlongs.—Cimabus 9.4, Branson 9.3, Flving Juliet 8.3, Golden Wedding 8.3, Ladv's Boy 7.10, Beaumont 7.10, Morvette 7.7, Tinokoa 7.3, High Finance 7.2, Liaison 7.0, Ohinemuri 7.0, Arihana 7.0, Auriculus 7.0, Cynthia N. 7.0, Lunette 7.0, Marble King 7.0, Master O'Rorke 7.0, Yaqui 7.0, Prince Lu 7.0, Eh Timi 7.0.