THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 293, 24 September 1935, Page 2

THE TURF.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. HERITAGE WINS GUINEAS. (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Sept. 23. Ttlie Avondale Jockey Club's spring meeting was conciucieu to-day in nue weather. The track was m good orcl*r and there was a satisfactory attendance. The totalise tor handled £18,483, compared with £11,444 on the corresponding day last year, an increase ol £7009. The total lor the meeting was £42,587, against £31,540 last year, an increase of £11,041. Tin imp gained a surprise victory as twelfth favourite in the Mount Albert Handicap, returning more than a double-score dividend.

Concluding results:— Plumpton Handicap, of 350 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—s Imamint (Savage) 1,2 Enge 2, 1 Silver Drier 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.9 1-5. . Avondale Guineas, of 300 sovs; one mile.—3 Heritage (Atkins) 1, 5 Galilee 2, ODu Barry 3. Won by a neck. Time, 1.40 3-5. President’s Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—7 Tybalt (McTavish) 1, 1 Star Artist 2, 6 British Columbia 3. Won by a short head each way. Time, 1.14 2-5.

Nohitapu Handicap, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs.—3 Plato 2 Scotland 2, 1 Royal Secret 3. \Von by two lengths. Time, 1.27 2-5. New Lynn Handicap, of 130 sovs; one mile.—l Kahapa (Keesing) 1, 8 Nun Nicer 2, 5 Con Fuoeo 3. Won by half a. head. Time, 1.40 3-5.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB.

THE ACCEPTANCES

TIMARU, September 23

The following are the acceptances for the Geraldine Racing Club’s meeting on Thursday:— First Hurdle Handicap, of 115 sovs; one mile and nve furlongs—Black Duke 11.5, Trislina 10.2, Sunward 10.1, Fleeting Glance 9.9, Nocturnus 9.0, Joppa 9.0, Radiant Rose 9.0, Chrysology 9.0, Weatherly 9.0, Polenta 9.0. Okapi Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Violenta 9.0, Trumpet Blast 8.7, Jack Ahoy 8.7, Sailor’s Quest 8.4, Dover Patrol 8.4, Hine Ra 8.4, Haste Away 8.4, Miracle 8.4, Disguise 8.4, Silver Fox 8.4, Greek Vase 8.4, Frontage 8.4, Waltham 8.4. Geraldine Cup, of 140 sovs; one mile and a quarter —Horowhenua 9.0, Epris 8.13, Gay Crest 8.13, Silver Sight (inc. oib pen.) 8.13, Hunting Go 8.8, Wino 8.4, Haere Tonu 8.0, Giggleswick 7.10, Dodge 7.8, Quite Soon 7.6. Geraldine Trot Handicap, of 105 sovs; 3.43 class; one mile and a half — Casanova, Coral Prince, Dual, Elite Key, Embattle, Henry Drusus, Locust, Master Garry, Pot Luck, Repeal, RoUalong, Tapdaneer, Waggon Wheels, Wikitea scr, Royal Crescent 12yds bhd, Siipalong 36. Squatters’ Handicap, of 105 sovs; six furlongs—Rebel Chief 9.1, Guarantee 9.1, Silver Streak 8.10, Cranford 8.8, Kinnoull 8.3, Tizzy 7.10, Penelope 7.5, Bon Tray 7.4, Tunneller 7.0. ltaukapuka Handicap, of 105 sovs; seven furlongs—Capital 9.0, Worship 8.12, Dollar Prince 8.5, Moneygran 8.4, Concert Pitcli 8.3, Riptide 8.2, Gold Cross (inc. 91b pen.) 8.2, Daring Deed 8.1, Madam Pompadour (inc. 91b pen.) 8.0, Golden Dart 8.0, Rose Val 7.13, Call Money 7.13, Knockalong 7.13, Heloise 7.13, Monipere 7.13, Kurapae 7.10, Rose of Tralee 7.9, Merry del Val 7.7, The Surgeon 7.5. Orari Trot Handicap, of 105 sovs; 3.5 class; one mile and a quarter—Ace iPot, Author’s Choice, Civic, Golden Wrack, Double Great, Glen Travis, Golden Mist, Janet Gaynor, Master Garry, Nancy de Oro, Pot Luck, Repeal, Rollalong, Satin Lass, Starvale, Tapdaneer scr, Royal Crescent 12yds bhd, Solario 12, Red Flush 36, Siipalong 36. 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, Dodge 8.4, Rebel Lad 8.2, McHeath 8.1, Metal Bird 8.1, Blazon 8.0, Courtyard 8.0, Sky Rover 7.12. TROTTING HANDICAPPER.

AUCKLAND, September 23. The New Zealand Trotting Association has appointed Mr A. Tronson handicapper for North Island meetings.

METHVEN TROTTING CLUB,

DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Methven Trotting Club was held last evening. There were present: Messrs T. S. Harrison (chairman), J. Campbell, J. McOloy, H. Green, R. Millar, CL Goodwin, L. L. Richards, G. Kelly, S. G. Holmes and J. H. McKendry. A motion of sympathy was passed to Messrs G. Waddington and A. McLeod owing to bereavement in their families. The New Zealand Trotting Association advised that Mr J. Beer had been appointed stipendiary steward for the meeting to be held on Saturday, October 5.

The Traffic Manager, New Zealand Railways, advised as to train arrangements.

The South Canterbury Jockey Club wrote advising the' adoption of the Southland system for collection of nominations, acceptance and riding fees prior to any liorse starting in any race. It was decided to fall into line with the other clubs, and to advise owners and trainers accordingly. Mr A. E. Wilson forwarded a goldmounted whip and Mr V. Comaga (on behalf of Messrs John Dewar and* Sons) a canteen of cutlery, both of which will be allottedTo the driver the cup and owner of the Avinner of- the same race, respectively. Both trophies were accepted with thanks. The following officials were appointed for race day:—Totalisatcr steward, Mr H. Green; assistant judge, Mr T. S. Harrison; bird-cage stewards, Mr G.

Kelly and Mr S'. Thompson; flag steward,’Mr L. L. Richards; blackboard steward, Mr A. R. Gourlay; jockeys’ steward, Mr C. Goodwin; patrol stewards, Messrs McCloy, McKendry, Ross and F. S. McDonald. Two members of the club were elected. The chairman extended a welcome to Mr J. Campbell after his return from Britain.

Mr Campbell, in reply, said he had much pleasure in presenting a handsome silver cup to 1 the club to use at its discretion.

It was decided to accept the cup with thanks, and to hold it over for next year.