THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 54, Issue 193, 29 May 1934, Page 6

THE TURF.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. THE ACCEPTANCES. (Per Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, This'Day. , The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting on Saturday:— 11.20 a.m Progressive Handicap, of 135 sovs; nnhoppled trotters; 3.37 class. One mile and a half.—Enigma, Gyrate, Norman Fox, Radley, Sea Gift, Silk Coat sex-, Great Amazon, Nelson Prince 12, Resound, Ruin, Teviot Downs 24, Amonos 36. Fairyland 48. 12 Noon— Harewood Handicap, of 150 sovs; 3.28 class. One mile and a half.— Great Triumph, Native Hero, William Tell, Accras ser, Golden Direct, Gunmetal, Margaret Chenault, Matchmaker, Queen Author, Sure, Willow Wave 12, Goldfield, Netta Oro, Rey Spec 24, Worthy King 36. 12.40 p.m.— King George Handicap, of 350 sovs; 4.30 class. Two miles.—. Master Roy, Probationer, Wrackler (T.) sci*, Arethusa, Avernus 12, Vesuvius 24, Indianapolis, Silver de Oro 36, Rollo 48. 1.25 p.m.— y Elevation Handicap, of 160 sovs; unhoppled trotters ; 4.42 class. Two miles. —Real Belle scr, King’s Voyage, New Metford 24, Gay Paree 36, Gemlight 48, Biddy Parrish 84.

2.5 p.m.— Pioneer Handicap, of 160 sovs; 4.35 class; two miles.—Fernbrook Lass scr, Linella, Nimbus Tempest, War Paint 12, Gunfire 24, Great Author. 36.

2.45 p.m.—/ Advance Handicap, of 200 sovs; 2.45 class ; one mile and a quarter.—Arabond, Ayrmont Chimes, Eureka Boy, Master Roy, Probationer, Reporter, Somerbyi scr, Arethusa, Blue Mountain,- Gold Tinge, Silver de Oro 12, Rollo 24.

3.25 p.m. — Telegraph Handicap, of 160 sovs; 2.16 class ;one mile.—Admiral Wrack, Aristotle, King's Cup, Margaret Chenault, Priceless, Ratloc, Royal Parade, Willow Wave scr, Lord Leslie, Mocast, Prairie King, Rey Spec 12.

4.5 p.m.— Au Revoir Handicap (in saddle), of 150 sovs; 2.15 class; one mile. —Admiral Wrack, Coldwood, Goldfield, Prairie King, Princess Thea, Pronto Bingen, Wild Voyage, Young Frank scr, Royal Parade, Wills Guy 12, Chenwood, Grand Canyon, Taxpayer 24, Reporter 36.

THE METHVEN TROTTING CLUB.

DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE. A meting of the committee of the Methven Trotting Club was held last Monday evening, Mr S. G. Holmes presiding 'over a full attendance. Mr W. S. Jones tendered his resignation as a member of the committee, owing to his departure from the district. Mr Holmes referred to the valuable services Mr Jones had rendered to the Club, during a number of year,? and expressed regret his departure, wishing him success in the future. Ine resignation was accepted, and it was" decided to co-operate with the Methven Agricultural and Pastoral Association in tendering a farewell social" fp- Mr Jones. „ , The N.Z. Trotting Conference advised that the Club's application for September 29 for the next trotting meeting had been approved. * The appointment of a delegate to the annual Trotting Conference was nerd over until after the annual meeting. _ The New Zealand Conference advised that the Club's application for an extra, permit had been referred to the dates committee. It was arranged that the track committee ocnfer.with the caretaker on ttucourse, with reference to having the inside track put in order. . The grounds committee was authorised to purchase 12 new trestles, and the secretary was authorised to arrange for repairs to the buildings.