THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 50, Issue 132, 17 March 1930, Page 2

THE TURF.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. CONCLUDING EVENTS. (Ter Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The autumn meeting of the New Brighton Trotting Club was held on Saturday in perfect weather, the sun being in evidence throughout the day, while there was an absence of wind. Most of the events were keenly contested, and there were some exciting finishes. The totalisator investments were £23,791, compared with £22,627 10s last year. Concluding' results: — Eclipse Handicap (in harness), of 150 sovs; one mile and a half.—6 Brentlight 1,2 Dusolina 2, 3 Pro Rata 3. Won by a half a length. Time, 3.30 1-5. . Dash Handicap (in harness), of 155 sovs; one mile.—l Kid Logan 1, 10 Great Triumph 2, 3 Shady Spot 3. Won by a neck. Time. 2.15. Autumn Handicap (in harness), of 160 sovs; tu*p miles.—3 Oval 1, 6 Young Carbine 2, 10 Avalanche 3. Won bv a neck, after a good finish. Time, L 49. Wainoni Handicap (in harness), of 160 sovs; one mile and a quarter. —4 Fair Wave 1, 5 Kelp 2, 6 ltoyai Comrade 3. Won by a length. Time, 2.48 3-5. Electric Handicap (in saddle), of 150 sovs; one mile.—4 El Direct 1. 1 Young Bingen 2, 3 Thorpie 3. Won by a length. Time, 2.15 1-5. HAWKERS BAY TROTTING CLUB. ALL RED WINS THE CUP. . HASTINGS, March 15. Beautifully fine weather favoured the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay trots. There was a good attendance and the course was in excellent order. The ten shilling machine put through £8777 lor the eight races, as against £7630 10s for seven races op the first day of last June’s meeting, an increase of £1146 10s. Results:— Novice Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs, class 3.45; miles.—2 Rangiliau 1, 4 Highland Derby 2, 1 Inverness 3. Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 29 3-s'sec. Havelock Handicap (in harness), of 120 sovs, class 3.50; 1-J miles.—l Parrish Belle 1, 3 Ockley Wood 2, 4 King Peter 3. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 44sec. Napier Handicap (in harness), of 120 sovs, class 3.40; miles.—l Bingen Spiers 1, 5 Hardiness 2,2 Bonniewah 3. Won by If lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 32 3-osee. Hawke’s Bay Cup (in harness), of 300 sovs, class 4.47; two miles.—2 All Red scr 1, 4 Sir Guy 2, 5 Arachne 3. Heads separated the placed horses. Time, 4min 39sec. Hastings Handicap (in harness), of 120 sovs, class 3.5; 1J- miles.—l Highland Derby 1, 4’.Fliton 2, 3 Victor Kyle 3. Won by three lengths, 1.) lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 58 sec. Stewards’ Handicap (in harness), of 140 sovs, class 5.5; two miles.—l Rosie Nelson 1, 4 Pilot 2,2 Brian Bingen 3. Won by three lengths, five lengths between .second and third. Time, 4min 57sec. March Handicap (in harness), of 120 sovs, class 3.36; miles.—2 Lilly Guy 1, 6 Zealous 2, 4 Kelvin Brae 3. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and' third. Time, 3min 29 3-ssee. Karamu Handicap (in harness), of 130 sovs, class 2.58; lj miles.—2 Peter Lloyd 1, 5 Fliton 2, 1 Pavlova 3. Won by 1-) lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min s'6sec.

WELLINGTON RACES. CONCLUDING EVENTS. v. WELLINGTON, March 15. The Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting opened in dull but iine weather to-dav. The track was in good order, and excellent racing was witnessed by a. large attendance. The totalisator receipts were £52,295 10s, compared with £53,922 10s for the corresponding day last year, a decrease of £1627. Concluding results:— Thompson Handicap, of 1000 sovs; one mile —15 Paitonu 1, 1 Red Heckle 2, 17 Vertigern 3. Won by half a neck, a nose between second and third. Time, lmin 40see. North Island Challenge Stakes, of 1000 sovs; weight-for-age; seven furlongs—s Cylinder 1, 1 Paganelli 2, 2 Chrysology 3. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 26Jsec. Silverstream Handicap, of 260 sovs; c.ne mile—s St. Melba 1, 1 Palin 2, 2 Grecian 3. Won by a length and a half, a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin 40£sec. Railway Handicap, of 500 sovs; six furlongs—s Hunting Day 1, 10 Goblin Market 2, 4 Moa Bird 3. Won by two lengths, half a length separating second and third. Time, lmin llsec. Tinakori Handicap, of 260 soys; six furlongs—B Mandy 1, 10 Hunting Call 2, 1 Havaspot 3. Won by two lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin ll^scc.

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB. DESERT GLOW WINS THE CUP. PAEROA, March 15. The Oliinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting was opened in perfect weather, before a good attendance. The track was in good order. Results: — Hurdle Handicap, of 200 sovs; one mile and a half —4 Daylight 1,2 Taumai 2, 1 Glenstar 3. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 53sec. Karangalinke Handicap, of 150 sovs; five furlongs and a. half —5 Tradesman 1, 3 Wild Time 2,2 Grand Spirit 3. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time, lmin lOsec. Novice Handicap, of 150 sovs • five furlongs and a half—2 Chromadyne 1, 1 Principal 2, 3 Royal Visitor 3. Won by two and a half lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 8 3-ssec. Oliinemuri Cup Handicap, of 600 sovs; one mile and three furlongs—l

Desert Glow 1,2 Royal Doulton 2, 4 Maori Boy $. Won by half a head, half a head between second and third. Time, 2min 22sec. Komata Handicap, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs—2 Mauriaena 1, 5 Haviland 2, 3 Lucky Alice 3. Won by a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 20sec. Patrick’s Handicap, of 300 sovs; six furlongs—3 Awarere 1,1 Lucy Rose 2, 6 Taliutama 3. Won by a head, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 16see. McGuire Memorial Steeplechase Handicap, of 200 sovs; two miles and a half —5 Glenotus 1,1 Mashoor 2, 4 Ah Wera 3. Won by half a head, third horse eight lengths away. Time, 4min 50sec. Netherton High-weight Handicap, of 200 sovs; eight furlongs and a half —6 Thurnus 1, 3 Gemlight 2, 1 Imperial Prince 3. Won by a head, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 41 2-ssec. VICTORIA AMATEUR CLUB. (United Press Association —Copyright.) MELBOURNE, March 15. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s meeting was held at Caulfield in fine weather. The following are the results of the principal events: — \ St. Kilda Cup, of 1000 sovs; one mile and a half. —Second AVind 1, Caramel© 2, Gleamlight 3. Eleven horses stalled. Won by half a length. Time, 2.32. Orromg Handicap, of 650 sovs; six furlongs.—-Gerbera 1, Santorb 2, Reasonable 3. Sixteen horses started. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, 1.14 i. v