THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 272, 29 August 1933, Page 6

THE TURF.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB THE ACCEPTANCES. CHRIST CHURCH, This Day. The following acceptances have been received for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s spring meeting next Saturday : Handicap, of 100 sovs.i For trotters. 3.50 class. One mile and a-half—Alf /Parrish, Bon Haven, Chiming Wrack, Dynasty, Endurance, Goulburn, Hakatere, Header, Isabel Patch, Master Wrack, Native Home, Norman Fox, Parrish Beau, Rembrandt, Renova, Roan Hal, Royal Parrish, Wahnooka scr, Harvest Dillon 12, Great Wood 24, Esther, Hokimai, Sister Mary 36, Ganton, Sea Gift 48, Real Boy 98 Nelson’s Prince 132yds bhd. Belfast Handicap, of 120 sovs. 3.40 class. One mile and a-half—Derby Thorpe, General Wrack, Grand Author, Iron Man, Jimmy de Oro, Llewellyn’s Pet, Margaret Glienault, Preface, Recess, Royal Audo, Smoke Screen, Thackeray, Thornworthy, Warpath scr, Sonoma Laddie 24yds bhd. Burwood Handicap, of 200 sovs. 4.40 class. Two miles—Erin’s Princess, Gold Paper, Great Burton, Suncross scr, Taxpayer, Wild Guy 12, Cloudy Range, Denver City, Sundown, War Paint 24, Checkers, Ciro, Pronto gen, Worthy King 36, Arabond 72, Wrecker 72yds bhd. •Seavicw Handicap, of 120 sovs. 3.0 class. One mile and a-quarter—Becky de Oro, Cam Dillon, Ezywurk, Goldworthy, Grand Finale, Marvin Bingen, Modern Girl (it.),' Thackeray, Vagabond King, Vesta Ray, War Bird, War Boat scr, Doll Dance, Midnight Sun, Queen Author, War Buoy 12, Anthum, Betty Wrack, College Boy, Gunmetal, Tangatu 24, Ruth Logan 36yds bhd'. Dash Handicap, of 130 sovs. 2.19 class. One mile—Accras, Cannonball, Goldfield, Goldworthy, Little/ Victor, Royal Chqnault, Wild Bingen scr, Guy Denver, Holly Bank, King’s Cup, Lord Leslie, Priceless, Special Sun, War Officer 12, Golden Direct 24yds bhd. Spring Handicap, of 150 sovs. 4.55 class. For trotters. Two miles—Enigma, Gjermanicus, Radley, Real Boy, Resound scr, Haclaim 12, Nelson’s Prince 24, Amonos, Don Chenault 26, Deceitful 72, Real ’Belle 84, Mr Penalty 96, New Metforcl 180. Wainoni Handicap, of 150 sovs. 2.50 class. One mile and a-quarter—Cloudy Range, Denver City, Manoeuvre, War Paint scr, Apex, Checkers, Ciro, Pageant d’Or, Pronto Bingen, Reporter, Wilbur White, Worthy King 12, Dusolina, Gay Gordon 24, Craganour, Grand Canyon, Probationer 36, Somerby 48, Wilma Dillon 48yds bhd. Electric Handicap ,(in saddle), of 130 sovs. 2.17 class. One mile—Accras, Aristotle, Awa-iti, Chenwood, Holly Bank, King’s Cup, Princess Thea, Royal Parade, U.lm scr, SuncroSs, Taxpayer 12, Denver City 24, San down 24, Gay Gordon 36, Meteor 48yds bhd.

METHVEN TROTTING CLUB. The committee of the Methven Trotting Club met last evening. Mr S. G. Holmes presided and there were also present Messrs W. S. Jones, J. H. McKendry, W. J. Bennett, R. D. Millar, J. McCloy, C. Goodwin, G. Kelly, W. J. Cooksley, H. Green (lion treasurer), J. McAnulty and A. E. Henderson. A vote of sympathy with Mr T. S. Harrison in, his recent bereavement was carried in silence.

The following wrote accepting appointments for the annual race meeting on September 30: Messrs F. B.’ Robilliard, R. G. Shearman, timekeepers; A. R, Allardyce, lion, judge; Dr. D. G. Wallace, lion, surgeon; A. J. Hastings, starter; J. R. McLeod, hon. veterinary surgeon, and P. L. Donald, clerk of the course.

The New Zealand Trotting Association returned the club’s programme approved. The secretary reported that he had again interviewed Mr W. H. McDougall in reference to the totaliator arrangements and a number of alterations to the totalisator building to enable the club to cater for win-and-place betting had Jbeen found, necessary. It was agreed to have the necessary work done immediately. Arrangements the same as last year had been made with Messrs Burke and Co. for catering, and the Railway Department had agreed to the same train arrangements, which, had been found most satisfactory. The secretary’s action was approved and a new member was elected. The question of purging the members was left to the secretary and treasurer, who were authorised to go into the matter of issuing tickets to those in arrears.

it was agreed to engage the Ashburton Silver Band to play at the meeting, and the Secretary was authorised to engage the Ashburton County Ambulance at the usual fee.

Mr Jones reported that the track was in first-class order.