THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 109, 18 February 1935, Page 2

THE TURF.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. WORTHY LIGHT WINS. , (Per Press Association). AUCKLAND, February 16. The Auckland Trotting Club’s February meeting was opened a,t Alexandi a Park, Epsom, to-day in dull weather. The attendance was fair and the track slow following, the previous day’s rain. The totalisator handled £16,497 15s, against £17,234 10s on the corresponding day last year, a. decrease of £736 15s, prince Pedro won the Moss Davis Memorial to return backers nearly a third of a century on the win machine. Concludliing results: —

Papakura Handicap,, of 125 sovs; class 3.28; one mile and a half—l (1) Ringtrue I, 2 (2) Plain Pearl 2, 5 (4) Jackie Thorpe 3. Won by three lengths; one and a quarter lengths between second and third. Time, 3.28 1-5.

Mount Albert Handicap, of 125 sqvs; 3.38 class; one mile and a half—6 (7) Bonnie Direct 1, 1 (1) Rayon d’Or 2, 7 (6) Peter Junior 3. Won by two and a half lengths; one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 3.30 3-5.

February Handicap, of 125 sovs; unhoppled trotters.; 3.42 class; one mile and a half—6 (6) Mountain Sun 1,2 (2) Rustle 2, 1 (1) Te Kaliu 3. Won by one and a half lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.35 1-5.

Moss Davis Memorial Handicap, of 140 sovs; 2.47 class; one mile and a quarter—ill (11) Prince Pedro 1, 6 (5) Bingen Chief 2, 8 (8) Francis Lincoln 3. Won by half a length ; three-quar-ters of a length, between second and third. Time, 2.49 4-5. Railway Handicap, of 125 sovs; 3.34 class; one mile and a half—3 (3) Social Pest 1, 1 (2) Kewpie’s Bond 2, 4 (4) Plain Pearl 3. Won by one and a quarter lengths; three and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 3.30 1-5. v Handicaps for Wednesday. Manurewa. Handicap (in harness), of 115 sovs,; 3.49 class; />ne mile and a half—Audo Patch, Bingen ‘Sun, Great Gold, Meadow King, Polly Pan scr, Great Admiral, Young Rodney 36yds bhd, Waikato Prince 72, Mute 84. Howick Handicap (in harness), of 115 sovs; 3.43 class; one mile and a half—Aerial Bell, Agnes Bingen, Charteris Bay, Cherrill, Gloster, Hinemoa, Kia Kaha, Mountain Flight, Muriel Bond, Orwell, Pink Lady, Proletarian, Star Pronto* Tinokaha, Winaway scr, Home Brew 24yds bhd, Dillon Bond, Olax 36, Rare Rey, Silver W T ateh 84. Bledisloe Handicap (in harness), of 300 sovs; 4.29 class; two miles—Great Parrish, Raydus, Willie Derby scr, Pegaway 12yds bhd, Auto Machine, Kewpie’s Guy 24, Impromptu, Jewel Pointer, Worthy Light 48. Sylvia Park Handicap (in harness), of 125 sovs; 3.28 class; one mile and a half—Edna Worthy, Guid Hairst, Plain Pearl, Rokena, Te Mahanga scr, Gumdigger 12ytds bhd, Nell Volo (T) 24, Glandore 36,- Manco 48, Homeward, Nelson d’Oro 60, Pukemiro 72. Richmond Handicap (in harness), of 125 sovs; 3.38 class; one mile and a half—Aircraft, Rayon d’Or 12yds bhd, Lucky Love, Min Bells, Rare Rey, Tryment 24, Fisher, Gold Dredge, Le Chenault, Peter Junior 36, Bonnie Direct 48, Kewpie’s King 60, Kewpie’s Bond 72.

Forbes Handicap (in harness), of 125 sovs; 3.42 class; one mile and a half— Mute, Autumn Lu, Te Kahu, Win Huon 12yds bhd, Manna’s Son 24, Golden Eagle, Gala Day, Mountain Sun 36, ltustle 84. Lydney Park Handicap (in harness), of 140 sovs; 2.47 class; one mile and a quarter—Bingen Chief, Francis Lincoln, Homeward, Jackie Thorpe, Lady Coronado, Nimbus, Pukemiro, Realty, Rey Spec, Travis scr, Chancellor, Prince Pedro 12vds bhd, Kewpie’s Guy, Arabond 24, Pegaway, Raydus 36, Great Parrish 48, Impromptu 72. Farewell Handicap (in harness), of 125 sovs; 3.34 class; one mile and a half—Bonnie Direct, Fisher, King’s Warrior, Min Bells, Red Hope, Silver Watch scr, Kewpie’s King, l Mazda 12yds bhd, Kewpie’s Bond, Luminate, Parrish Belle (T) 24, Social Pest 36.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. NIGHTLY WINS GOLD CUP. DUNEDIN, February 16. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was concluded at Wingatui today in cool but fine weather, and there was a much larger attendance than on the first day. Speculation was very satisfactory, the sum of £20,032 10s (win £11,475, place £8557 10s) being handled, against £19,014 on the second day of last year’s meeting. The total for the meeting was £36,790, compared with £32,426 of twelve months ago, an increase of £4364. The new system of betting, 75-25 per cent., and usual place machine, was in use for the first time at Wingatui, and it appeared to be very popular with' investors. Concluding results;— Flying Handicap, of 200 sovs • seven furlongs—6 (7) Grand Finale 7.10 (J. Dooley) 1, 3 (3) Kemal Pasha 8.6 (A. Didham) 2, 7<(8) Cherry Queen 8.4 3. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, 1.28 2-5.

Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile and a quarter—9 (9) Silver Sight 7.4 (A. Messervey) 1,2 (5) Guarantee 7.8 2, 11 (10) Semper Paratus 7,8 3. Won by a length; a neck between second 1 and third. Time, "2.5. Abbotsford Hack Handicap, of 125 sovs; seven furlongs—2 (2) Epris 8.9 (J. Dooley) 1, 3 (3) Imperial Spear 9.4 2, 4 (4) Beam 8.12 3. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.28 1-5.

Hopeful Handicap, of 125 sovs; for two-year-old^; five furlongs —1 (1) Silver Coat 8.3 (L. J, Ellis) 1, 4 (4) Silver Sail 7.11 2, 3 (-2) Viking 8.5 3. Won by a neck; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.2 4-5. James Hazlett Gold Cup, of 400 sovs; weight-for-age ; one mile—l (1) Nightly 9.10 (A. E. Ellis) 1. 2 (2).Tauramai 8.12 2, 4 1(4) Silver Streak 9.1 3. Won by two lengths; half a. length between second and third. Time, 1.41 2-5. Waihola Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter—4 (4)

Golden King 7.11 (W. Jenkins) % 3 (3) Queen of Song 8.4 2, 6 (7) Honest Maid! 7.11 3. Won by a nepk; two lengths between second and tnird. Time, 2.7 1-5- , VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. ARAOHNE BEATS WINOOKA. MELBOURNE, February 16. The Victoria Amateur Turf dub opened its autumn meeting to-day. Tiie weather was fine, but the track was comparatively slow. Arachne won the Oakleigh Plate brilliantly, establishing a weightcarrying record for a three-year-old. Winooka, having his second race since he returned from America, performed notably in carrying 10.5 into second place. The following are the principal results :—:

Federal Handicap, of 600 sovs; for two-year-olds; five furlongs—First Division: Sithon 7.7 (H. Badger) 1, Gayarnley 7.11 2, Aureus 9.2 3. Twelve horses started. Won by half a length; ahead between second and third. Time, 1.2*.

Second Division: Solfast 7.8 (Knox) 1, Kalda 7.7 2, Silver Planet 7.4 3. Twelve horses started, including Lady Primrose and Homer. Won by half a head ; • two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, I.l*. Bond Handicap, of 1000 sovs; one mile and a half—Burlesque 9.2 (Dewhurst) 1, Dark Chief 8.2 2, Sylvandale 8.7 3. Twelve horses started, including Queen Helen. Won by half a length; a head between second and third. Time, 2.34 1-5. Oakleigh Plate, of 1500 sovs; 5* furlongs—Arachne 8.11 (Davidson) 1, Winooka, 10.5 2, Heros 9.0 3. Won by two lengths and a'half half a neck between second and third. Time, 1.6. St. George Stakes, of 750 soys; weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances; one mile and a furlong — Farndale 7.7 (H. Badger) 1, Hall Mark 9.10 2, Theo 8.13 3. Won by a. length and a quarter; a length between second and third.

Colossical, Chief Light and Cape Lilcck were unplaced in the Salisbury Welter Handicap.

WARWICK FARM MEETING. N.Z. HORSES SUCCESSFUL. SYDNEY, February 16. The Warwick Farm meeting was. held to-day. The weather was fine, but the track was very heavy. The principal events went to the New Zealanders, Norman Conquest and Love Song, the results being as follow : Glenfield Handicap, of 250 sovs; six furlongs—Norman Conquest 9.0 (Maxwell) 1, Questionnaire 9.10 2, Regular Bachelor 9.2 3. Ten horses started, including Croupier. Won by a, length ; a head between second and third. Time, 1.16. February Handicap, of 200 soys; one mile and a quarter—Love Song 7.12 (Hickey) 1, Limyris 8.9 2, Regal Son 9.0 3. Won by a length and a half; a length between second 1 and third. Time, 2.15. Limoux was unplaced in the Novice Handicap, one mile. ADELAIDE AMATEUR TURF CLUB PRINCE PALADIN WINS. ADELAIDE, February 16. At the Adelaide Amateur Turf Club’s meeting the following was the result of the Bungaree Handicap, of 120 sovs; one mile and a furlong—Prince Paladin 7.9 (Stocker) 1. Royal Rest 9.7 2, Mellion 8.7 3. Seven horses started, including Tenterden. Won by half, a length; a head between second and third. Time, 1.57*. TASMANIAN MEETING LAUNCESTON, February 16. At the Tasmanian Racing Club’s meeting the following was the result of the Charles Youl Handicap:—Argument 7.6 (Keys) 1, Vairon 7.5 2, Weather Wise 13. Wen by a length and a half; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.4 1-5. GOLDEN MILLER’S EASY VICTORY LONDON, February 17. Golden Miller won the Grand International Steeplechase at Sandon easily, beating the Grand National aspirants, Really True and De la Niege. RIDER SUSPENDED. \ , MELBOURNE, February 17. S. Davidson, the rider of Arachne in the Oakleigh Plate, was suspended for two months for crossing too sharply after the start and interfering with several horses, including Winooka. The Marne, Titanium and Calula King. A MYSTERY HORSE.

SUPREME COURT SEIZED. SYDNEY, February 17. New Zealand’s mystery horse. Supreme Court, figured in a series of dramatic incidents yesterday. Unknown men forcibly took the horse from the Kensington stables of Albert' Cain while Cain t was on his way to Warwick Farm, and they are alleged to have assaulted Mrs Cain, who attempted to stop them from removing the horse. The police later found Supreme Court in Stables at Randwick. Finally a man, claiming to be the attorney for the owner, took possession of Supreme Court. The New Zealand gelding Supreme Court has been unable io race in Sydney, it is understood, because C. McDonell, who brought him here, failed to obtain a trainer’s permit. The gelding was entered for recent events, but

the nomination was rejected, though he was in charge of a licensed tiainer, J. Cain. It was thought the rejection was due to a technicality, in that McDonell’s name was given as tlie trainer in the nomination form. The stewards, however, have given no official reason for their action. It is stated that endeavours are being made to sell Supreme Court in Australia.