THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 286, 16 September 1935, Page 2

THE TURF.

WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB.

WIN FOR SUPERTAX

(Per Press Association.) VVELLiNGTUiX, Sept. 14

The Wellington Trotting Club’s spring meeting was held at riutt bark tu-uay m nne weatner. A Here was a large attendance. Tiie weatner v/as tine but a. cold, wind blew lrom tne north, and the track was not conducive to last times. The totaiisator nandied £12,223 os compared with £11,625 3s last year. Concluding results: — .bollard Memorial Handicap, of 250 sovs; two miles.—2 Graham inrect (if. Holmes; 1, 4 4 ernbrook Lass 2, I Gamble 3. Won by a length. Time, 4.43 2-5.

biiarpe Handicap, of IUO sovs; one mile and a quarter.—2 V aider (It. D. berry; 1, 4 noretta 2, 3 dean Parrish 3. Won by hall a length. Time, 3.2 2-5.

Spring Handicap, of 120 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—l Doris Derby (O. E. Hooper; i, 2 TTiclilf 2, 6 Agility 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.0< 4-5.

Wellington Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—3 Supertax (J. Pringle; 1, 4 Llewellyn’s Pride 2, 0 Worthy Ring 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, 2.55 2-5.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

MIDIAN WINS HIGGIE HANDICAP

WANGANUI,, Sept. 14

The Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting was concluded to-day in glorious weather before an improved attendance. The track was m excellent order. The totaiisator handled £12,109 compared with £l 1,015, making £19,152 10s for the meeting, against £18,611 10s, an increase of £541. An inquiry was held into interference with Royal Banquet in the Higgie Handicap. The incident was held to be accidental.

Concluding results: — Wanganui Guineas, of 200 sovs; one mile.—2 Alchemic (C. Shield) I, 1 Haut Monde 2, 3 Lower)berg 3. Won by a short length. Time, 1.44. Higgie Handicap, of 145 sovs; one mile and a distance.—2 Midian (R. McTavish) 1, 3 Person 2, 4 Carfex 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.57. , Moutoa Hack Handicap, of 130 sovs; one mile and a distance—2 Silver Brier (N. McKenzie; 1, 0 Sporting Song 2, 1 Bantry 3. W’on by a length. Time, 1.57.

Owen Handicap, of 120 sovs; six furlongs.—7 Spiral (G. Humphries) 1, 1 Galilee 2, 6 Refresher 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.14 1-5. Spring Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—2 Grand Scdre (H. Long) 1, 3 Gold Gleam 2, 5 Celerrimus 3. Won by a. length. Time, 1.1 4-5.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB.

HANDICAPS DECLARED. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The following handicaps have been declared for the Geraldine Racing Club’s meeting, on September 26: First Hurdle Handicap, of 115 sovs ; one mile and five furlongs—Rasouli 12.0, Black Duke 11.5, Trishna 10.2, Sunward 10.1, Fleeting Glance 9.9, Vitaphone 9.9, Monastic 9.8, Umtali 9,6, Giggleswick 9.5, Nocturnus 9.0, Olive Smith 9.0, Joppa 9.0, Radiant Rose 9.0, Chrysology 9.0, Weatherly 9.0, Polenta 9.0.

Ohapi Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs-—Note Issue 9.0, Violenta 9.0, Glenavon 8.12, Fiord 8.10, Tooley Street 8.10, Night Gem 8.7, Honours Lass 8.7, Corban 8.7, Trumpet Blast 8.7, Jack Ahoy 8.7, Perfect Hose 8.4, Sailor’s Quest 8.4, Dover Patrol 8.4, Hine Ra 8.4, Haste Away 8.4, Miracle 8.4, Disguise 8.4, Desert Chief 8.4, Ponty 8.4, Silver Fox 8.4, Greek Vase 8.4, Golden Glow 8.4, Frontage 8.4, Gay Sceptre 8.4, Leader filly 8.4, Whaddon Chase 8.4, Waltham 8.4, Vervian 8.4, Salient Knight 8.4. Geraldine Cup, of 140 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Horowhenua 9.0, Epris 8.13, Gay Crest 8.13, Hunting Go 8.8, Silver Sight 8.8, Wino 8.4, Trivet 8.0, Haere Tonu 8.0, Trishoa 7.10, Giggleswick 7.10, Dodge 7.8, Quite Soon 7.0, Blazon 7.6, Wonderful 7,4. Squatters’ Handicap, of 105 sovs; six furlongs—Rebel Chief 9.1, Guarantee 9.1, Knockfin 8.10, Silver Streak 8.10, Cranford 8.8, Kinnoull 8.3, Tizzy 7.10, Penelope 7.5, Enwood 7.4, Bon Tray 7.4, Metal Bird 7.3, Tunneller 7.0, Captivate 7.0.

Raukapuka Handicap, of 105 sovs; seven furlongs—Bella Rosa 9.0, Worship 8.12, Dollar Prince 8.5, Land Raid 8.5, Star Raider 8.5, Moneygran 8.4, Alma 8.3, Concert Pitch 8.3, Grey Honour 8.2, Riptide 8.2, Song Boy 8.1, Daring Deed 8.1, Colombo 8.0, Golden Dart 8.0, Rose Val 7.13, Owlsglenm 7.13, Call Money 7.13, Khockalong 7.13, Heloise 7.13, Monipere 7.13, Elbanor 7.12, Kurapae 7.10, Rose of Tralee 7.9, Wonderful 7.9, Surge 7.7, Merry del Val 7.7, Gold Cross 7.7, Latitude 7.7, Madam Pompadour 7.5, Elgindale 7.5, Hine Ra 7.5, Haste Away 7.5, Bereft 7.5, The Surgeon 7.5, Jack Ahoy 7.5, Isadore 7.5. Belfield Handicap, of 105 sovs; one mile and 100 yards —Wino 9.0, Trivet 8.10, Quietly 8.9, Haere Tonu 8.9, Colossian 8.7, Giggleswick 8.6, Mount Val 8.4, Dodge 8.4, Rohel Lad 8.2, McHeath 8.1, Metal Bird 8.1, Blazon 8.0, Courtyard 8.0, Wonderful 7.12, Sky Rover 7.12. Geraldine Trot Handicap, of 105 sovs; 3.43 class; one mile and a half — Bluff, Casanova, Civic, Coral Prince, Dual, Elite Rey, Embattle, Henry tDrusus, Loretta, Locust, Master Garry, Pot Luck, Radiant, Repeal, Rollalong, Tapdancer, Waggon WTieels, Wikitea. ser, Royal Crescent 12yds hhd, Slipalong 36, Sunny Jack 36. Orari Trot Handicap, of 105 sovs; 3.5 class; one mile and a quarte —Ace Pot, Autho’s Choice, Civic, Colleen Wrack, Double Great, Glen Travis, Golden Mist, Green Tanger, Heather Queen, Janet Gaynor, Loretta, Master Garry, Muraahi, Nancy de Ore, Pot Luck, Repeal, Rollalong, Satin Lass, Silk Bonny, Starvale, Tapdancer, Tri-

rerne, Voluntary, Waggon Wheels scr, Royal Crescent 12yds blid, Solaria 12, Ivan de Oro 24, Red Flusli 36, Slipalong 36.

MOONEE VALLEY RACES. NEW ZEALANDERS PROMINENT. MELBOURNE, September 14. The weather was damp for the Moonee Valley Racing Club’s meeting to-day. Results: — Boomerang Hurdle Race, of 300 sovs; two miles and half a furlong—Cape Fair (N'.Z.) 9.9 (A. Sullivan) 1, Rob Mclteid 9.7 2, Purveyor 9.11 3. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. 'Lime, 3.52 L Moonee Valley Stakes, of 1000 sovs; for three-year-olds; seven furlongs and a half—Valiant Chief (K. Voitre) 1, Garrio and Carnarvon (dead-lieat) 2. There were eight starters. Won by a short head. Time, 1.35 J. Moonee Valley Steeplechase, of 1000 sovs; about two miles and* a half and six chains —Character 9.10 (L. Meagher) 1, Wanconner 9.9 2, Membo 10.7 3. There were 18 starters, including Makeup and Shatter, both finishing close up. Won by half a length; two lengths and a half between second and third. Time, 5.8 —a course record. Autumn Wind (Paper Money —Wild Work), owned by Mr G. J. Barton, was second in the first division of the Corhoberee Maiden Handicap, and Dazzling Raid was unplaced in the same race.

Metro, Palatinate and North Cape were unplaced in the ‘Budgeree Handicap, which, was won by Hyperion. The first division of the Nulla Nulla Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs, six furlongs, was won by Mr W. R. Kemball’s Air Race. Perfect Idea was unplaced in this race.

PORT ADELAIDE GUINEAS. BEAMISH BOY AGAIN. ADELAIDE, September 14. At the Port Adelaide races the following was the result of the Port Adelaide Guineas, of 250 sovs; nine furlongs and 40 1 yards —Beamish Boy 8.10 (E. Bastian) 1, Pimpeau 8.5 2, Great Edward 8.5 3. Won by two lengths; four lengths between'* second and third. Time, 1.57 L

TATTERSALL’S CLUB. SPORTING BLOOD WINS. SYDNEY, September 14. Tattersall’s Club meeting at Randwick to-day was favoured by fine, bright weather after three days of light rain. The course was a trifle holding. Results:— Tramway Handicap, of 500 sovs; seven furlongs—Lough Neagh 8.4 (Shean) 1, King’s Head 7.7 2, Gay Blonde 8.0 3. Won by four leng£hs; a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.26|.

Chelmsford Stakes, of 1000 sovs; weight-for-age; one mile .and a furlong —Sylvamdale 9.7 (J. Pratt) 1, Contact 9.0 2, Rogilla 9.8 3. Won by threequarters of a length; a head between second and third. Time, l.odg. Spring Handicap, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Sporting Blood 8.9 (I). Munro) 1, Ivagal 6.12 2, Break Up 8.4 3. There were 16 starters, including Thee and Queen Helen. Won by a length, and a half; a length and a quarter between second and third. Time, 2.8.

Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile—Narbethong 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) 1, Golden Gate 9.5 2, Scratchmere Scar 9.0 3. There were 15 starters, including Cherry King, Golden Chance and Viceroy. Won by four lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.41. The jockey F. Hood was suspended for three months for continuing in the hurdle race on African after his mount ran off at one of the jumps. J. Piker, rider of Synagogue, stated that the horse did not relish the heavy going, and went most unkindly after striking a particularly bad patch.