ASHBURTON TROTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 199, 8 June 1929, Page 5

ASHBURTON TROTS

THE WINTER MEETING.

LINGFIELD WINS HANDICAP.

WRACKLER SECOND. %

The luck of the Ashburton Trotting Club, as far as weather conditions are concerned, again held to-day, when the Club held its winter meeting on the Ashburton racecourse. The morning broke fine, and a strong sun shone all day, conditions being very pleasant. Long before the start of the first race there' was a large number of patrons on the course, and as the afternoon approached the numbers were considerably swelled from all iparts of the County, while a special train brought another large quota from Christchurch. There were the usual large fields, and some excellent racing was witnessed 1 .

The Club had its arrangements well in hand, and the meeting went through without a hitch. The Ashburton Silver Band again attended, and played lively airs during the afternoon. The track was in first class order.

Results up to the time the "Guardian" wont to press were:—

TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; for horses that can do 3.45 or better; one mile and ahalf. 6. Mr W. Blake's br g Clenlake, aged, scr (J. Bryce, Jr.) 1 11. Mr C. V. May's b g Sandy Pointer, 6yrs, 36yds (Owner) 2 1. Mr W. J. Moir's b m Oyone, 4yrs, 12yds (F. Holmes) 3

Also started: 10 Peter White scr, 4 Lou Lee scr, 9 Happy Land scr, 14 Fairhead scr, 5 Logan Fraser scr. 7 Oinadora scr, 8 Harold Bmgen scr. 12 scr,Becky de Oro scr, 16 Sea Mist Mist scr (coupled with Lydia scr), 2 Cushla d'Or scr, 15 Bonny Locanda 24, 3 Kate Logan 24, 18 Bingen Wilkes 48, 13 Mary Locanda 48, 1.7 Wee Brent 48. From a fair start in which Lou Lee stood her ground, the order in passing the stand the first time was Peter White, Logan Fraser, Glenlake, and Harold Bingen. Going round to the back the field began to string out, and Lydia dropped back a long way after breaking. At the back the leaders were Peter White, Fairhead, and Glenlake in that order. Lou Lee picked up and was just behind Glenlake, the leader, as the field came round to enter the straight. Glenlake went on to win by about three lengths from Sandy Pointer, who beat Cyone, the favourite, by about five lengths. Time, 3min. 31 3-osec.

LONGBEACH HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 sovs; for unhoppled trotters that can do 3.50 or better; one mile and a-half. 6. Mr J. Fairbairn's b g Gemlight, 4yrs, scr (Humphreys) 1 5 Mr W. Oonnollv's b g Rustle, 4yrs, sor (D. Teahen) 2 1. Mr J. R. Frizzell's br g Great

Harvester, 4yrs, scr (R, W. Franks) 3

Also started: 1 Avoness scr (coupled with third horse). 9 Golden Girl scr (coupled with Appear scr), 6 Great Dillon scr (coupled with winner), 1 Great Burton scr. (coupled with Blue and Gold scr), 10 Jolly Gray; scr (coupled with Margaret scr), 5 Rey scr (coupled with second horse). 4 Manhattan scr (coupled with Bell Heather scr), 8 Bonora (coupled with Stand By scr), 16 Chance It scr, 3 Bon Fille scr 12 Rapture scr, 19 Elando scr, 15 Llano 12, 9 Plum Tree 12, 6 Nancy McKinney 24, 11 Duco 36 20 Earl Derby 48, 17 Pavo 60, 14 Great Way 72, 8 Deceitful 72. 21 Bon Elect 84, 18 Kitty Patch 84, 12 Tot Logan 108. For such a heavy field, there was a good start. The order past the stand the first time was Elando, Gemlight, Bon Fille and Great Burton. Round at the back Gemlight was away out in front, four lengths ahead of Rustle, which was twelve lengths ahead ot Great Harvester. Gemlight won by three lengths, Rustle being second about nine lengths ahead .of Great Harvester. Bon Elect dropped dead at the finish of the race. Time, 3mm. 3/ 3-ssec.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; for horses that can do 4.34 or better; two miles. 9. Mr G. J. Barton's br m Lingfield, 6yrs, scr (J Walsh) 1 1 Mr H. F. Nicoll's b g Wrackler, 3vrs, 24vds (M. Holmes) 2 9. Mr G. J.' Barton's ch g Maiwhariti, aged, scr (coupled with, winner) (W. J. Tomkmson) 3

Also started: 21 Macaranda. scr, t Evelyn Locanda scr, 10 Omaha scr, 4 Travis Axworthy 12.. 11 Genuine 12, 12 Wharepiana 12 (coupled with Harold Thorpe 36), 17 Jolly Chimes 12, 15 Billy Sea 12, 2 Athlon© 12, 13 Trimmer 24, 3 Harvest Child 24 14 Glenelg 24, 16 Jean McElwyn 36, lb Huon Denver 36, 6 Trampfast 36, 20 St. Maura 36, 19 Zenith 48, 8 Vesuvius 60, 3 Author Jinks 96. Though Lingfield was the first t> show out from a good start in the Ashburton County Handicap and maintained a lead practically, all the way, the race was such that few could pick who might win. Following out after Lingfield at the opening stages of the race came Athalone, Genuine, and Macaranda. As the field earns round into the straight and passed the stand the first time, the lead was taken by Lingfield. closely followed by Genuine, Travis Axworthy, and Macaranda. Going round to the back again the field bunched up into one line, as viewed from, the stand. Wrackler a hot favourite, had been well back 'but now began to show up, moving into a "•ood position. When the straight was reached the field was still bunched up, with Lingfield in front, and Wrackler still moving up, Lingfield got in by half a length from Wrackler, which was coming fast at the last stages. Wrackler was about three lengths ahead of Maiwhariti, which was right at the head of a big bunch. Time, 4min. 31sec.

NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES (in harness), of 650 sovs; for■two-year-olds ; one mile and a-halt. 6. Mr D. O'Kcefe's ch c John Jinks (D. Toalien) 1 5 Mr A J. Wilson's eh e Real Huon (0. E. Hooper) 2 2 Mr R. M. Morten's b c Ngingo Ngingo (J- Bryce, Jr.) 3 Also started: 8 King's Cup, 7 Rokena, 4 Flying Prince, 1 Grand Canyon,' 3 Purser. It is seldom that race-goers are treated to such an excellent race as

that provided bv the running of the New Zealand Sapling Stakes this afternoon. The crowd was on its toes im the last stages, and excitement rani high as the leaders came up to the judge's box. Reylet and Aquilin were scratched, leaving eight horses in, the favourite being Grand Canyon. John Jinks got away for a lead past the stand after the start, with King's Cup and Ngingo Ngingo close behind in that order. The first two kept that order round at the back, having a clear length' lead from Ngingo Ngingo. The latter, however, went up sudclenfv. and! took second place, John Jinks forestalling an effort to take the lead. Flying Prince moved up near the straight. John Jinks got in by a short length from Real Huon, , and Ngingo Ngingo was half a length back third, and a length ahead of Flving Prince. Time. 3min. 28 1-osec.

ACTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 sovs; for horses that can do 3.32 or better; ono mile and a-half. 2 Mr D. O'Keefe's ch m Ladv Cello, 4yrs, scr (D. Teahen) 1 5. Mrs M. M. Harrall's b g Morn-, ing Sun, 4yrs, 36yds (J. MeLennan) 2 4 Mr J. McQuilken's b m Wild Voyage, 4yrs, scr (Owner) 3

Also started: 14 Venarc scr, 1 Ariki Toa scr, 15 Asset scr, 16 Donard scr, 11 Wrackeen scr, 9 Aleron scr, 18 Lough. Neagh scr, 11 Regime scr, 3 Myra Locanda scr, 7 Editor 12, 13 Audrey Dillon 12, 12 Exclusive 24, 19 Yoicks 24, 6 Muriel de Oro 36, .16 Erin's Lynn 48, 10 Sir Author 60. The order passing the stand was Aleron, Lady Cello, Vanarc. Asset, Ariki Toa. Round at the back theorder was Venarc, Lady Cello, Aleron,. Ariki Toa. Asset, Wild Voyage. Coming round to the straight Ariki Toa was. showing up, with Wild Voyage and Morning Sun. Lady Cello won by three lengths from Morning Sun, with. Wild Voyage four lengths back, third. Ariki Toa was fourth. Time, 3min. 25 2-ssec.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness}, of 200 sovs: for unhoppled trotters that can do 4.52 or better; two miles. 8. Mr C. Darey's b g Midland, aged, scr (E. C. McDermott) 1 9 Miss E. E. Clark's br m Oval. .

aged, 24yds (F. J. Clark) 2 7. Mr H. Frost's ch m Repute, syrs, 24yds (Owner) 3

Also started: 1 Tot Logan scr, 4 Accumulator 12, 6 New Metford'l2, 3 Hawksbury's Pride 24, 10 Ailesn Wood 60, 11 Commander Bingen 60, 5 Diunof 60, 2 All Peters 72, 12 Lady Fan 108. Tot Logan led from Midland and Oval at the start, and coming to the straight the order was Oval, Tot Logan, Midland, Repute. Passing the stand the leaders were Midland, Oval, Tot .Logan, Dipnoi, New Metford, Repute. At the back those in front were Midland, Tot Logan, Oval, Repute, while the order at the entrance to the straight was Midland, Oval Tot Logan, and New Metfcrd. Midland won by a length, Oval being eight lengths ahead of Repute. Tot Logan was-fourth. Time, 4min. 44 3-ssec.

WINTER HANDICAP (in harness), of 225 sovs,- for • horses that can do 2.50 or better; one mile and aquarter.

1. Great Logan 1 3. Linkmari ... ... 2 11. Maiwhariti 3 Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 47 3-ssec.

EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CLUB. (Per Press Association.) HAWERA, This Day. The Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club steeplechase meeting opened to-day in fine though cloudy weather, before a good attendance for the fixture. The course was heavy as a result of overnight rain. Results: — Hunters' Hurdles—2 Pikimai 1, 6 Just John 2,2 Lively Fire 3. Scratched: Liberal Lady, Michael Shemose, Earl! of Alsea, Harrowgate. Won by five lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 59sec.

Hack Hurdles—l Airtight 1. 4 Grand Lupin 2, 5 Gilgai 3. All started. Won by two and a half lengths, three-quarters* of a length separating second and third. Time, 2min 58sec. Waverley Hack Handicap—4 Hopwood 1. 7 Bione 2, 1 Broxt 3. Scratched: Flying Binge, Rillet, Potency, Auctioneer, Whenuatonga. Hunt Cup Steeplechase— 3 Huirangi Girl 1. 6 Waitahuna 2, 7 Banjuke 3 Scr. Lively Fire, Harrowgate. Won gy ten lengths, half a furlong between second and third. Time, 5.31.