THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 280, 9 September 1935, Page 2

THE TURF.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. NIMBUS WINS AGAIN. (Pei’ Press Association). AUCKLAND, September 7. The Auckland Trotting Club’s second spring meeting was held- at Alexandra Park, Epsom, to-day in fine weather. The track was fast and the attendance good. The totalisator handled £19,023, compared with £13,557 last Saturday. Further comparison of totalisator figures cannot be made, as combined meetings on separate Saturdays were not held last year. Concluding results: — Fergusson Handicap, of 200 sovs; two miles—l (1) Nimbus ser (Broughton) 1, 5 (5) Smooger 12yds 2, 3 (3) Kewpie’s Triumph 36yds 3. Won comfortably. Times —4.30 3-5, 4.30 1-5, 4.28 2-5. Devonport Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter—3 (3) Parochial scr (Mitchell) 1,2 (1) Nellota scr 2, 5 (4) Proletarian scr 3. Won by a neck; two and a half lengths between second and third. Times—2.46 2-5, 2.46 3-5, 2.50. September Handicap, of 110 sovs; one mile and a half —3 (3) Our McKinney 24yds (Vernall) 1,2 (2) King’s Play 24yds 2, 1 (1) Bonny Azure 24yds 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a head between second and third. Times—3.2l 1-5, 3.21 2-5, 3.20 3-5. Innovation Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a. half—s (4) Audo Patch 72yds (C. G. Lee) 1, 7 (7) Young Rodney 60yds 2, 1 (1) Worthy Nor 60yds 3. Won by a length and a half; two lengths between second and third. Times—3.29 4-5, 3.31 4-5, 3.33. Papatoetoe Handicap, of 140 sovs; one mile and a. quarter —1 (1) Nimbus 24yds (A. Broughton) 1, 4 (4) Wee Machine scr 2,2 (2) Smooger 12yds 3. Won by half a length ; a head between second and third. Times —2.42, 2.44 1-5, 2.43 2-5.

Henderson Handicap (in saddle), of 110 soys; one mile—3 (3) Our McKinney scr (Laver) 1, 6 (6) Tryment scr 2, 5 (4) Peter Junior 36yds 3. Won by half a length ; a. neck between second and third. Times —2.12 2-5, 2.12 3-5, 2.9 4-5.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB.

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING

CHRISTCHURCH, This Day

The New Brighton Trotting Club was favoured with glorious weather for the first of its season’s racing on Saturday. A big crowd attended, and saw excellent sport. The sum of £14,425 was handled', an increase of £242 10s on the £14,182 10s put through at the corresponding meeting last year. Concluding results: —■ Seaview Handicap, of 120 sovs; one mile and a quarter —3 Noble Prince 12yds t(E. J. Smith) 1, 4 Cadiz scr 2, 7 War Path scr 3. Won by a length ; a. neck between second and third. Times —2.49 3-5, 2.51, 2.51 1-5. Dash Handicap, of 130 sovs; one mile —4 Lone Derby scr (R. Young) 1, 5 Whippet 12yds 2, 10 Tatsy de Oro scr 3. Won by half a length; a neck between second and third. Times —2.16 3-5, 2.15 4-5, 2.17. . Spring Handicap, of 150 sovs; two miles—l Sandy N. 24yds (R. Motz) 1, 10 Winsome Laddie scr 2, 4 Kotinga 12yds 3. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Times — 4.42 4-5, 4.44 3-5, 4.44 2-5. Wainoni Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter—l Recess scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 1, 1 Graham Direct 24yds (coupled with winner) 2, 4 Grace McElwyn scr 3. Won by a head ; two lengths between second and third. Times—--2.47 , 2.45 1-5, 2.48. Electric Handicap (in saddle), of 130 sovs; one mile—9 Ayr Lass scr (G. Withers) 1,2 Supertax 12yds 2, 6 Nelson's Chum scr 3. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Times—2.l6 1-5, 2.15 2-5, 2.16 3-5. MARTON RACES. HANDICAP WON BY COTTESMORE

MARTON, Sept. 7

The Marton Jockey Club’s spring meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather. The track was 411 good order. The totalisator handled £5887 10s, against £5106 10s last year. The judicial committee considered a complaint from the starter about L. Clifford, who rode Pukepara in the maiden race, and fell off at the start, for misbehaviour at the post. He was severely reprimanded by the committee. An inquiry was also held into the falling of two horses. Fleeting Arrow and Ringapoto, in the maiden race, after hearing evidence, the committee decided that the occurrence was accidental. Concluding results: —

Tutaenui Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs; six furlongs.—l Bantrv 1, 4 Hunting Cat 2, 9 Waipiro 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.16 4-5. Marton Handicap, of 120 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—s Cottesmore (S. Wilson) 1,2 Ties Sec 2, .3 Lapel 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.10 1-5. Spring Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; nine furlongs.—l Gay Boy (B. H. Morris) 1, 3 Taumau 2, 5 Midacre 3. Won by a. neck. Time, 1.59 3-5.

Railway Handicap, of 90 sovs; six furlongs.—3 Heritage (H. Goldfinch) 1, 8 Passion Fruit 2, 1 Slippery 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.16. Farewell Hack Handicap, of 75 sovsfive furlongs.—4 Bodyline 1,2 Grand Score 2, 3 Bazine 3. Won by a- head. Time, 1.1 1-5.

OTACO HUNT CLUB.

SUCCESS' FOR KEMAL PASHA. DUNEDIN, September 7. The annual meeting of the Otago Hunt Club was held to-day on the Wingatujj racecourse. Results: Otago Hunt Club Steeplechase, of 150 sovs; about 2i miles—3-3 Money Mine 1 !, 1-1 Night Parade 2, 6-7 Roto-

wai 3. Won by two lengths each way. Time, 5.47 3-5. President's Handicap, of 75 so vs ; five furlongs—3-2 Song Boy 1, 2-3 Call Money 2, tt-8 Aro Arc 3. Won by three length, three-quarters of a length be-' tween second and .third. Time, 1.3 2-5. Tally-Ho Handicap, of IUO sovs ; one mile—2-1 Keinal Pasha 1, 1-2 Trivet 2, 3-3 Hodge 3. Won by a head each, way. Time, 1.43 1-5.

Wingatui Tirot, of 85 sovs, 3.43 class ; one mile and a half—l-1 Sunny Jack 1, 7-6 Master Garry 2, 5-3 Shining Sun 3. Won by three lengths, live between second and third. Time, 3.38. Hunters’ Flat Handicap, of 75 soys; one mile and a quarter—6-5' Rotowai 1, 1-1 Money Mine 2, 2-2 Doiran 3. Won by two lengths, and and a-half between second anu third. Time, 2.16 4-5. Vauxliall Handicap, ot 75 sovs ; six furlongs—3-3 Mary fratt 1, 1-1 Vaking 2, li-9 Braw Had 3. Won by lour lengths, a neck between second' and third. Tune, 1.19 4-5.

AVONDALE JOCKE YCLUB.

HANDICAPS DECLARED. AUCKLAND, September 8. The following are the handicaps for the first day (September 21) of the Avondale Jockey Club’s meeting: — Kingsland Hurdles Handicap, of 150 sovs ; about one mile and a. halt —Greek Gold 10.12, Maunga King 10.12, Benighted 10.6, Lord Val 10.6, iDelrain 9.12, Prince Val 9.12, Soloist 9.5, Gascelle 9.0, Merry Lap 9.0, Winding Trail 9.0, Street Dancer 9.0, Volition 9.0, Chief Emerald 9.0, Tea Chat 9.0. Avondale Cup, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter—King March 9.2, Kiltowyn 9.2, Kelly 8.11, Senior 8.6, Engi 8.2, Knight of Australia 7.13, Lord Val 7.12, On Parade 7.12, Gay Rose 7.7, Refresher 7.6, King Rey 7.6, Glenvane 7.3, Master Norval 7.3, Baroscope 7.1, Bronze Tray 7.1, Sir Abb 7.1, Imamint 7.0, Scotland 7.0, Caliente 7.0, Gay Cockade 7.0.

Flying Stakes Handicap, of 250 sovs; six furlongs—'Gipsy Moth 9.0, Rerepai 8.7, Gold Mission 8.7, Tradesman 8.6, Gay Lap 8.6, Prince Acre 8.5, Tybalt 8.4, Heritage 8,4, Boughal 8.2, Princess Star 8.1, Galilee 7.13, Refresher 7.13, Scotland 7.13, British. Columbia, 7.9, Star Artist 7.8, Tray Bit 7.0, Ballyinoney 7.0, Pakanui 7.0, Royal Secret 7.0, Grand Score 7.0, Gold Musk 7.0, Landlubber 7.0, Crooning 7.0. Swanson Handicap, of 130 soys; one mile—Sweet Brier 9.0, Solaria 8.8, Miss Lu 8.5, Alchemic 8.5, Bantry 8.3, Kaliapa 8.2, Con Fuooo 7.10, Huskie 7.8, Tutor 7.8, Orac 7.7, Te Hai 7.5, King Tut 7.5, Illuininagh 7.5, Sir Romeo 7.5, Air Lassie 7.2, Light Comedy 7.2, Going Gay 7.1, Impel!ant 7.0, Bumble 7.0, Oharsong 7.0, Teddy Boy 7.0. Henderson Handicap, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs —Gay Marigold 9.2, Gay Lap 8.7, On Parade 8.5, Tybalt 8.5, Princess Star 8.7, Du Barry 8.2, Mungatoon 7.9, Glenvane 7.9', Imamint 7.8, Sir Abb 7.7, Velocipede 7.3, Musquii 7.3, Psychologist 7.3, Sporting Song 7.1, Mungacre 7.0, Sirona 7.0, Mustang 7.0, Roman Mascot 7.0.

CANTERBURY PARK RACING CLUB.

SYDNEY, September 7

At the Canterbury Park Racing Club’s spring meeting to-day results were:—

Canterbury Guineas, of 500 guineas; for three-year-olds; one mile and a furlong—Hadrian 8.5 (D. Munro) 1, Wykeham 8.5 2, Fireman 8.5 3. Won by four lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.54. This was a newly-added programme to the Canterbury programme. Canterbury Stakes, of 500 sovs; weight-f or-age; six furlongs—Bulldozer 8.0 (A. Knox) 1, Kuvera. 9.2 2, The Raider 8.11 3. Won by two lengths and a half; a length and a half between second and third. Dual Ratio was second in the second division of the Park Stakes, in which there were 17 starters, including Debham.

Saecula and Fuljoy were unplaced in the Flying Handicap; Forestry and Cockpen were unplaced in the September Handicap, and Legatee was unplaced in the Ashbury Handicap.

PRINCE EDWARD HANDICAP.

LONDON, September 7. At Manchester the following was the result of the

Prince Edward Handicap, of 1000 sovs; two miles and a. quarter and 75 yards—Quashed 1, Gainslaw 2, Iron Hand 3. There were 11 starters. Won by a length, and a half; three lengths between second and third. N.Z. JOCKEYS DOING WELL. MELBOURNE, September 8. A feature of the racing at Caulfield yesterday was the success of three New’ Zealand jockeys, Webster, Jenkins and Voitre, all of whom are doing well in Victoria.

MEETING AT CAULFIELD. MELBOURNE, September 7. At the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s meeting to-day results were : Memsio Stakes, of 1000 sovs; weight-for-age; one mile and a furlong—Hall Mark 9.11 (T. Webster) 1, Feldspar 7.9 2, Spartan 8.7 3. All started. Young Idea was second to last. Won by a length ; half a head between second and third. Time, 1.521. When. Hall Mark and Feldspar entered the straight Hall Mark attempted to savage Feldspar, w r ho immediately turned on the former, taking a couple of snaps at him. When Feldspar made a second attack on Hall Mark, Voitre had practically to stop riding him to pull him away. The spectacle was without precedent in Australian racing of recent years. Heatheflie Handicap, of 600 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Marabou 8.0 (K. Voitre) 1, Greenhorn 7.2 2, Ell Bassana 7.2 3. There were 22 starters, including Shadow King, Sir Simper, Metro andi Palatinate. Won by threequarters of a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.51. Mr G. J. Barton’s brown colt Gay

Circle, by Gay Shield from Nucleus, ridden by TV. Jenkins, won the second division of the Dooha Trial, of 400 sovs, one mile and half a furlong. There were 14 starters, including Wahroonga. Devastate was unplaced in the Warriston Handicap, and Membo was fourth in the Sandringham Steeplechase, in which there were 17 starters. LATE ADAM SKIRVING Adam Skirving, whose death was announced from Melbourne a couple of days ago, was a. New Zealnader by birth. In his early twenties he was attached to E. Outt’s stable at Riccarton, but he removed to Victoria, where for the last thirty years he has held the position of private trainer to the Melbourne doctor who races under the assumed name of “Mr A. S. Rawdon.” He had charge of a large breeding and training establishment at Dandenong, where he turned out many good winners, including Blague (Newmarket Handicap), Broadsword, purchased from the late Sir George Clifford (Doncaster Handicap and Adelaide Birthday Cup), and Waterline, another New Zealander, and who brought about the defeat of Phar Lap in the Cl. M. Lloyd Stakes.