THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 50, Issue 150, 7 April 1930, Page 2

THE TURF.

SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES. CONCLUDING EVENTS. ■j> (Per Press Association.) TIMARU, This Day. The autumn meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey Club was concluded on Saturday, in dull but fine weather. The totalisator investments were £l/5,886 10s, compared with £10,657 cp the second day of the spring meeting last season, making a total for the meeting of £26,587, against £19,192. Concluding results: — Opihi Trot Handicap (in harness), of 130 sovs; one mile and a half.—7 Jessie Huon (R. Townley) 1. 8 Hakari 2,1 2 Le Thorpe 3. Won by three lengths. Time. 3.32 1-5. Trial Handicap, of 120 sovs; six turlongs.—4 Puncliestown (T. Metcalf) 1, 3 Valuator 2, 5-Solmuri 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.14 2-5. Kingsdown Hack Handicap, of 125 so vs; one mile.—l Gay Crest (C. Emerson) 1, 4 Straightcour.se 2,2 Fair Exchange 3. Won by ■ a head. Time, 1.41. Farewell Handicap, of 175 sovs; six furlongs.—2 Gay Sonnet (C. Emerson) 1, 6 Arch Arrow 2, 4- First Raid 3. Won by a neck. Time, 1.13 2-5. MASTERTON RACES. CONCLUDING EVENES. MASTERTON, April 5. Ideal weather again prevailed for tne concluding day of the Masterton Racing Club’s autumn meeting. The track was hard, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £16,189 for the day, against £16,442 on the corresponding day last year, -be total for the meeting was £2r)..i31, against £28,612 last year. ! Concluding results ; High-weight- Handicap 1 Second Thought 1, 4 Essential 2. 3 Tunbridge 3. All started Won by halt a lengtii, the third horse three lengths away. Time, lmin. 41see. W T aipipi Handicap—2 Werata 1, '1 Potoaform 2, 6 Desert Lad 3. Scr: Dainty Ways. Won by a length and a 'half. Time, 1.27 3-5. : Opaki Handicap—l Panther 1,3 Stanchion 2, 6 Full Mark 3. Won by half a length. Time, 1.39 2-5. ~ Mikimiki Plate Handicap—l Tourist 1, 4 Daintv Ways 2, 7 Waterspear 3. Won by half a length. 'Time, 1.40./ Macara Handioap—l Melissa" 1, . 4 Malayan 2, 5 Miss Ransom 3. Won by a nose. Time, 1.13 2-5. Farewell Handicap—l Portray 1, Winloch 2, 3 Baskier 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.17. WHANGAREI RACING CLUB, TWO WINS TO MAORI BOY.

AVHANGAREI, April 5. The second day of the Wliangarei Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held in favourable conditions. Rain during the night had improved the track. The totalisator handled £20,455 10s, against £19,629 10s for the second day last year. Results':— Junior Stakes, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—l Principal (McTavish) 1,2 Biddy Comet 2, 5 Valorient 3. _Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 17sec. Onerabi Hack Handicap, of 120 sovs; six furlongs—2 Treasury (Bagby) 1, 1 Mauriacna 2, 3 Tambourine 3. W’on by two lengths and a half; a length between second and third. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. Autumn Handicap, .of 250. sovs ; one mile and a quarter —2 Maori Boy (L. Dulieu) 1, 5 Nassock 2, 7 Kaiwanga 3. W’on by a length and a half ; half a head between second and third. Parua Bay Hack Hurdles, of 150 sovs; one mile and a-half and 197 yards —2 Glena Bay (Garrett) 1, 3 Quincoma 2, 4 Respirator 3. W 7 on by half a head. Time, 3min lsec. Flying Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—l Refresher (Bagby) 1, 3 Branson 2, 5 W 7 bite Ringlet 3. Won by a neok; a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin 15 4-5 SGC. Ruatangata Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—l Gold Lily (W 7 iggins) 1, 3 Froth blower 2.2 Royal Seagull 3. W 7 on by half a- head; a length and a half between second and third. Time, lmin 31sec. Northern Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs ; one mile —1 Nassock (McTavish) 1,2 Brampton 2, 3 Kairuri 3. V T on by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 43 3-5 sec. Kia Ora Handicap, of 135 sovs: one mile—3 Maori Boy (L. Dulifu) 1, 4 Scat 2,2 Imperial iPrince 3. Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 42 2-5 sea. MARLBOROUGH TROTS. VIKOTA WINS THE CUP. ' BLENHEIM, April 5. The Marlborough Trotting Club’s one-day meeting, held to-day in beautiful weather, was notable for the fact that this was the first occasion on which the meeting has been held separately from the Racing Club’s meeting. There was a large crowd, but the totalisator showed a falling-off, the machine handling £6265, against £7280 at the previous meeting. Results : Trial Handicap (in harness), of oO sovs, class 3.45; l£ miles.—l Dan Roco 1, 3 Belle o’ Mine 2,2 Nelson Gara 3. W 7 on by 1} lengths. Time, 3min 29 4-ssec. Stewards’ Handicap (in harness), of 85 sovs, for unhoppled trotters, class 3.51; miles.—l Ockley Wood 1, 4 Balayah 2, 3 Billy Bingen 3. Won by a length. Time, 3min 40 3-s’sec. Marlborough Cup (in harness), of 280 sovs, class 4.50; two miles.—6 Vikoto (C. Akar) 1,2 Russell Pointer 2, 5 Radiola 3. W T on by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 4min 38 3-ssec. W 7 aterlea Handicap (in harness), of 85 sovs, class 3/10; 1£ miles.—l Dan Roco 1,2 Kodie 2, 3 Greythorpe 3. Won by 1* lengths. Time, 3min 33 4-5 sec.

Ladies’ Bracelet (in harness), of 70 sors, class 3.46; 1£ miles.—2 Belle o’ Mine 1, 1 Hone Heke 2, 3 Ailsa Bingen 3. Won by a length. Time, 3miri 35 l-ssec.

President’s Handicap (in harness),

of 100 soys; for unhoppled trotters, class 5.8; two miles.—4 Bqlayah 1, 2 Billy Bingen 2, 3 Author Thorpe 3. Won by half a length. Time, smin s£sec. Bash Handicap (in harness), of 95 sovs, class 2.32; one mile.—2 Lively Pronto 1, 5 Vikoto 2, 6 Nelsonian 3. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 19 3-ssec. Farewell Handicap (in saddle), of 85 sovs, class 3.2; li miles.—3 Greythorpe 1, 1 Light wood 2, 4 Chancellor Wilkes 3. Won by 10 lengths. Time, 2min 54 l-ssee. WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB. WAR PL ANE’ S HANDICAP. HAMILTON, April 5. The Waikato Trotting Club's autumn meeting was held in line weather, before a large attendance. The track was in good condition. The totalisutor handled £22,131) IDs—a decrease of £I(J9I. Results: Improvers’ Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs, for unhoppled trotters, ciass 4.10; I mile 5 furlongs.—6 All Special 1, 9 iloco 2, 5 Black Magic 3. Won by a neck. Time, 4min osec. progressive Handicap (in harness), of • 130 suvs, class 3.5 G; 1 mile 5 furlongs.— 1 Gold Treasure 1, 3 Inverness 2, 4 Zealous 3. Won by a long head, lime, 3min 47sec. Waikato Handicap (in harness), of 400 sovs; class 4.48; two miles—3 Warplane, scr (J. S. Shaw) 1, 1 Morning Sun (12yds bhd) 2, .1 Peter Pirate 3. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Times, 4.32 4-5, 4.32 1-5, 4.33 2-5.

Members’ Handicap (in harness), of 200 sovs; for unhoppled trotters, ciass 4.48; two miles.—3 Anseline 1, 5 Gold Sovereign 2, 1 Paradigm 3. \Von by li lengths. Time, 4min 44 4-ssec.

Raglan Handicap (in jjarness) of 130 sovs, class 4.44; two miles.—3 Dealer 1, 0 Hohoro 2,2 Benefice 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 4min 39 2-ssee.

Waipa Handicap (in harness), of 200 sovs; class 2.19; one mile.—l Great Ballin 1, 3 Nelia Dillon 2, 6 Don Direct 3. Won by a long neck. Time, 2min 14sec.

Dominion Handicap (in harness), of 140 sovs, class 4.50; two miles.—Marionette 1, 6 Lord Lou 2, 5 Dealer 3.

Farewell Handicap (in harness), of 145 sovs, class 2.571-; li miles. I Brook Pointer 1, 4 Nathaniel 2,2 My Thorpe 3. Won by 2'J lengths. Time, 2min 50see.

ROSEHILL RACES. NIGHTMARCH BEATS CHIDE. t United Press Association—Copyright.) I SYDNEY, April 5. The Rosehill races were held to-day. The weather was fine but cool, after overnight rain. The following are the results:— '

Nursery Handicap, of 300 sovs; for jtwo-year-olds; six furlongs—First Division: Income (Denham) 1, Veilmond 2, Lucky Dave 3. Seventeen horses started. Won by a neck, witty the third horse a; length and a half away. Time, lmin 15see. Second Division.: Weotara ;(Simpson) 1, Snowbound 2, Santoro 3. [Eighteen horses sta-ted. Won by two lengths, with a head between second ; and third. Time, lmin 15Jsec. Rawson Stakes, of 600 sovs : -weiglit-‘for-age; one mile and a furlong—;Nightmarch (R. Reed) 1, Chide 2, Donald 3. YV T on by three lengths; six ’lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 54 l-ssec. Autumn Handicap, of 500 sovs; one mile and a half—Gwillian (Simpson) 1, Happy New 2, Sir Ribble 3. Eleven horses started. Won by half a head, wit'll a length and three-quarters between second and third. Time, 2min 34Jsec. Railway Handicap, of 300 sovs; (Seven furlongs—First Division : Greenline (J. Pike) 1, Venetian Lady 2, .Soulton 3., Thirteen horses started. 'Won by half a length, with' a head between second and third. Time, lmin 2Sssec. Second Division : Sir Chrystopher (Davidson) 1. Spanish Galleon 2, Pentheus 3. Twelve horses started, including Aussie and Gesto. Won by a length and a half, with the third 'horse a similar distance away. Time, lmin 26Jsec.

Th ree and Four-year-oM Handicap, of 300 sovs; seven furlongs—First Division: High 'Disdain (J. Pike) 1. Mystic Peak 2, Moorgas 3. Fifteen horses started. Won by a head, with the third horse three-quarters of a length away. Time, lmin 27sec. Second Division : True Shaft (R. Reed) 1. Malvina 2. Spearman 3. Fifteen horses started. Won by half a neck,' with the third horse half a length away. Time, lmin 27)see. NIGITTMARCH’S VICTORY. SYDNEY, April 6. Nightmarch received some, hoots after his victory yesterday, and a section ,cf the Sunday Press is asking why the stewards have not ordered an inquiry into the horse’s running at Moorefield compared with his form at Rosehill.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. THE HANDICAPS. AUCKLAND, April 6. Following are the weights for the Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting : President’s Handicap, of 500 soys; one mile and a quarter —Star Stranger 9.9, Pegaway 9.9, Historic 9.9, Paitonu 8.7, Seatown 8.5, Royal Doulton 8.4, In the Shade 8.3, Vali 7.12, Desert Glow 7.6, Count Palatine 7.2, Merry Mint 7.2, Mithra 7.0, Pompeius 7.0, Gemlight 7.0, Envoy 7.0, Rawhetu 7.0, Flying Prince 7.0, Sir Archie 7.0, Kawainga 7.0, Lucy Rose 7.0, Hino 7.0, Cynthia N. 7.0, Mon Star 7.0. Nassock 7.0, Motere 7.0, Transformer 7.0. Tinakoa 7.0, Antique 7.0, Imperial Prince 7.0.

Brighton Hurdle Handicap, of 600 sovs; two miles —King’s Guard 12.0, Red Fuchsia 11.5, Elicit 11.1, Wiltshire 10.10, Bright Land 10.10 Mangam 10.6, Pouri 10.4, Democratic 10.4, Prince Lu 10.2, Roman Abbey 10.2. Kawini 10.2, King’s Jest 9.13, The Lamb 9.13, Omeo 9.9, Glenotus 9.7, Kauri Park 9.4, Star Comet 9.2. Glenstar 9.0, Grand Arch 9:0. Mountain Guide 9.0, Joke Form 9.0. Karnehameha 9.0, Glena Bay 9.0, Importer 9.0, Airtight 9.0. Mangere Steeplechase Handicap, of 400 sovs; about two miles and a half — Red Fuchsia 12.12, Democratic 11.11, Potoanui 11.2, Omeo 11.2, Airtight 10.2, Boomerday 9.9, Wenday 9.8, Ah Marita 9.2, Master Lu 9.0,

jFreja 9.0, Negress 9.0, Salamander 9.0. Easter Handicap, of 1500 sovs; one mile —Pegaway 9.5, Paganelli 9.4, Toxeuma 9.4,' Historic 9.4, Vertigern 8.12, Bright Glow 8.11, Great Charter 8.6, Silvermine 8.6, Mervette 8.4, Paitonu 8.3, White Fang 8.0, Ceremony 8.0, Royal Boulton 8-0, Corinax 8.0, Eager Rose 7.13, Goshawk 7.13, Prince Val 7.11, Awarere 7.10, Lady Quex 7.10, Richfield 7.10, Leitrim 7.9, Vali 7.9, Hunting Day 7.9, Taneriri 7.7, Branson 7.4, Gold Money 7.0, Merry Mint 7.0, Kingfield 7.0, Prince of Orange 7.0, Monsogne 7.0, Lucy Rose 7.0, Cynthia N. 7.0, Sir Archie 7.0, Refresher 7".0, Flying Juliet 7.o„~Royal Parade 7.0.

Onslow Stakes Handicap, of 400 soys ; six furlongs —Ghrysology 8.12, Tradesman 8.11, Grand Spirit 8.9, Henry of Navarre 8.9, Jennv Diver 8.9, Middy’s Boy 8.4, Appledore 8.2, Imamint 8.2, Sir Limond 8.0, Kingford 7.9, Wild Gold Day 7.6, Full Measure 7.6. King March 7.6, Lady Court 7.6, Chief Joy 7.6, Jaeldy 7.6, Karo 7.6, Valley 7.6, Ganpat 7.6, Rosshire 7.6, Dust Up 7.6, Sargon 7.5, Sapling filly 7.4, Abbey Dream 7.4, Courtesy 7.4, Raff light 7.2, Cross Stitch 7.2, Merry Cry 7.2, Waimuri 7.0, Manawhenua 7.0, Kaianga 7.0, Click Clack 7.0, Camp Princess 7:0, Thespis 7.0, Grand Talk 7.0, Silene 7.0, Great Emblem 7.0, Gay Idea 7.0, Snowlap 7.0. / ‘ Eden Handicap, of 400 sovs; one mile —Count Palatine 9.0, Chromadyne 8.10, British ,King 8.8, Don Quixote 8.6, Nassock 8.6, Thurnus 8.3, Te Hoia 8.3, Spring Abbey 8)0, Curraj on g 7.13, Haviland 7.13, Big Bertha 7.13, Tonakoe 7.13, Hayaspot 7.13, Roman Pearl 7.12, Manifest 7.12, On Top 7.10, Honiton 7.10, Gay Cockade 7.9, Mauriaena 7.6, Red Day 7.5, Snow Prince 7.3, I’m Alone 7.3, Cruaclian 7.3, Ruling Chief 7.3, Pedestal 7.3, Carl Idem 7.3.‘lllingar 7.0, Sir Mond 7.0, St. Ames 7.0, Always 7.0, Trig 7.0, Hannibal 7.0, Alloy 7.0, Benighted 7.0, Mon Star 7.0, Snowplane 7.0, Valorient 7.0, Miss Albyn 7.0, Waiau Lady 7.0, Wild Country 7.0. HORORATA RACING CLUB. THE HANDICAPS/ * CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The following handicaps for the Hororata Racing Club’s meeting have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys:— Sandown Hack Handicap, of 90 sovs; six furlongs.—Lord Thomond 9.0, Sea Raid 8.10, Solmuri 7.13, Taragona 7.6, Giggleswiclc 7.4, Flaxbird 7.4, Shepherd of the Hills 7.2, Miss Bradbury 7.2, S£a Gay 7.2, Rapina 7.2. Hororata Cup/ of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter.'—Master Clarence 9.2, Gay Sonnet 8.13, Malmsey 8.2, Aberfeldy 7.13, Topere 7.10, Starshooter 7.9, Don Jose 7.6, Haze 7.0, Courtlike 7.0, Revision 7.0.

Bangor High-weight Handicap, of 90 sovs; one mile.—Chickwheat 10.8, Haze 10,5, Gold Mint 10.4, Troilus 9.13, Gala Day 9.13, Aften' Ten 9.0, Solmuri 9.0, Blue Peter 9.0, Kaikahu 9.0, Danthonia 9.0.

Brakendale Handicap, of 90 sovs; seven furlongs.—-Gay Sonnet 9.13, Buoyant 8.6, Aberfeldy 8.5, Topere 8.3, Courtlike 7.9, Solgeie 7.7, Tripaway 7.7.

Racecourse Hill Hack Handicap, of 90 sovs; six furlongs.—Lord Thomond 9.3, Sea Raid 8.13, Sapient 8.6, Revision 7.13, Charmeuse 7.9, Danthonia 7.7, Royal Heritage 7.6, Miss Bradbury 7.6, Turn Over 7.3. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr F. Hickimbottom for the trotting events:— Glendore Trot Handicap (in harness), of 90 sovs; class 3.42; one mile and a half.—Flora Guy scr, Patsy de Oro scr, Cora Locanda scr, Logaleen scr, Pageant d(Or scr, Nancy McKinney scr, Shining Light scr, Romancse scr, Harold Denver scr, Bushlight scr, Adjuster scr, Colorado scr, White Stranger scr, Brown Logan scr, Cranford scr, Willie Derby scr, Lord Matchlight scr, Royal Chenault scr, Brent Elect scr, Little Victor scr. Snowy Huon 12yds behind, Lydie Pointer 12, George Rey 24, Devon Child 24, Great d’Or 48, WainonF 60, Howdali 60, Dussolmi 72, Happy Land 84, Danny Boy 84. Snowden Troi Handicap (in harness), of 95 sovs; class smin.; two miles.—Little Victor scr, Dolly Pointer scr, Brown Logan scr, Kanieri scr, Brent Elect scr, White Stranger scr, Major Brent scr, Lady 'Alice scr, Logaleen scr, Lord Matchlight scr, Willie Derby scr, Cora Locanda scr, Flying Prince scr, Ayrmont Chimes scr, Snowy Huon 12yds behind, Great Huon 12, Shining Light 12, Prince

Chimes 12, Devon Child 36, Mat Voyage 60, Great d’Oro 60, Audrey Dillon 72, Howdah 72, Danny Boy 96, Happy Land 96, Erin’s Royal 132.