THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 304, 7 October 1935, Page 2

THE TURF.

THE METH/VEN TROTS.

THE CONCLUDING EVENTS. The Methven Trotting Club’s ninth annual meeting was held on the Mount Harding racecourse on Saturday in warm, nut very windy weather. The attendance was. large, and the meeting went through very successfully. The totalisator handled £8628, compared with £B6IO 10s last year, and £BIB7 10s at the special meeting held last May. The concluding events were as follow : MT. HARDING HANDICAP. (Harness). Of 100 sovs, second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. For horses tiiat can do 3.5 or better. One mde and a-quarter. 2 (3)—Mr M. Scoon’s t> g Sports

(.review, 6yrs, scr i(Owner) 1 7 (4) —Mr J. Young s b c Harlequin, 3yrs, scr (R. Young) 2 7 (13)—Mr Jdt. Hendry’s b g Our War, syrs, scr (1. M. McGirr) 3 Also: started: 13 (10) Alpine Prince scr (coupled with Author’s Choice scr), 10 (il) Brigadier scr, 3 (2) Satin Lass scr (coupled with Ivan de Oro 24yds), 13 (14) Celebrity scr, 11 (6) Credit Balance scr, 9 (7) Fine Art scr, 15 (14) Green Tanger scr, 16 (20) hLax.vest Gift scr, 4 (5) Heather Queen scr, 6 ‘(9) Juju

McEhvyn scr, 1 (1) Lady Hannah scr, 20 (19) .Master# Garry, 2i (16) Mistral scr, 17 (21) Mystery Girl scr, 20 (22) Phasalia scr, 5 (8) Silk Bonny scr, 18 (16) Fortex scr, 18 (18) Westcliff scr, 12 (11) Sky Wink 48yds. Scratched: Trireme, Chieftainess, Coral Prince, Tapdancer. Heather Queen and Our War were in the front in that order at the stand, and at the back Brigadier was leading from Harlequin and Heather Queen. Harlequin led into the straight from Brigadier, but Sports Review, which was well back just before that, came out to win by two lengths from Harlequin. Two lengths back was Our War, with Brigadier fourth. Times—2.s3 4-5, 2. 54 2-5, 2-55.

RIVERBANK HANDICAP TROT. (Harness). Of 110 sovs, second horse to receive 22 sovs and third horse 11 sovs from the stake. For unhoppled trotters that can do 5.3 or better. Two miles. 9 (9) Mr F. Johnstone’s b g Parish Chimes, 6yrs, scr (C. Pringle) ••• . 1 4 (2)—Mr D. Collins’s ch g Axiom, aged, 24yds (F. M. Brown) 2 4 (i) —Mr T. Oldfield's bv g Walter Wrack, 6yrs, 36yas (S. A. Edwards) ... •••

Also started: 15 (15) Bellevina scr, 2 (2) Bon Chance scr, ll (12) Braemai scr, 15 (14) Burlesque wir, 8 (6) Coreopsis sor, 13 (15) Great Linnet sci, 14 (13) Joe Carbine scr, 12 (11) Master Wrack scr, 5 (7) Sonoma Boy scr, o (8) Win Thru scr, 7 (5) Golden Bingen 1 2, 10 (10) Imposter 84, 3 (2) Lady bon-

oma 84. . , Master Wrack and Win Thru got away well, and went down the hack to-n-ether, and the leaders at the stand were Axiom, 13ellerina, Parrish Chimes, Walter Wrack, and Master Wrack. Coreopsis then had charge lor a tune, but gave way to Master Wrack, Axiom being second" as the straight was eiir tereti. Parrish Chimes won by a length from Axiom, while Walter Wrack was half a length away, third. Lady Sonoma was fourth. Times, 4.51 4-5, 4.50, 4.49 1-5. VISITORS’ HANDICAP. (Harness). Of 150 sovs, second horse to receive 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. For horses that can do 2.51 or better. One mile and a-quarter. 4 (4) —-Mr F. Wallis, Jnr.’s b g Chechahco, 6yrs, scr (R- - B. Berry) ... ••• 1 1 (1) —Mr R, J. Dunlop’s ib h Young Travis, syrs, scr (C. King) ... ... ••• 1 3 (6) —Mr C. P. Cameron’s b g Guy Junior, syrs, 48 (A. Butterfield) ... ••• ••• 3

Also started: 5 (2) Marie Celeste, 2 (3) Golden Cross, 7 (5) Grand Finale, 9 (8) Gunmetal, 8 (7) War Boat, 6 (8) Willow Wave, 10 (10) Elvo. Grand Finale, Young Travis, and Golden Cross went down the back together, but War Boat took charge from Grand Finale and Marie Celeste, with Chechahco next. The last-named won in a great finish from Young Travis by half a length. A neck separated the second horse and Guy Junior. Grand Finale was fourth. Times, 2.51, 2.57 1-5, 2.47 2-5. -

MOUNT HUTT HANDICAP. (Saddle). Of 115 sovs, second horse to -receive 22£ sovs and third horse 111 sovs from the stake. For horses that can do. 2.21 or better. One mile. 1 (l) —Mr G. J. Barton’s ch g Grand Mogul, syrs, 12yds (JFraser, Jr.) 1 2 (2) —Mr C. Johnstone’s ch g De Soto, 3yrs, scr (D. Bennett) .2 G (6)—Mr J. F. Langley’s b g Sage King, aged, scr (G. Withers) 3

Also started: 8 (10) Cam Dillon scr, 3 (3) Edgar Wallace scr, 5 (4) Dusky scr, 4 (5) Portlight scr, 11 (11). Royal Escort scr, 7 (8) Sea Trail scr, 8 (7) Silver Axworthy scr, 10 (9) Stowaway 12.

When the field had settled down, Dusky, Edgar Wallace and Stowaway were the most prominent, and then Dusky broke. Edgar Wallace was first into the straight, but broke, and Grand Mogul went on to win by three lengths from De Soto, which beat Sage King for second money by two lengths. Stowaway was fourth. Times 2 13 1-5, 2.14 4-5,' 2.15 2-5.

KUROW JOCKEY CLUB..

WIN FOR MARIE POTTS. OAMARU, October 5. The Kurojw Jockey Club’s annual meeting was held at Kurow to-day in fine weather with a high wind. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £3457 10s, as compared with £4823 at Kurow in 1931 and £6063 at Oamaru last year. Concluding results:— Waitaki Trot, of 70 sovs; 3.43 class;

one mile and a half—l Cerebus 1, 5 Hazel Russell 2, 6 Erin’s Guy 3. Won by four lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time, 3.37 3-5. T. A. Munro Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs—s Merry Del. Val 1, 1 Violenta 2, 6 Shock 3. Won by a neck; a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.16 2-5. Kurow Cup, of 125 sovs; one mile and a quarter —2 Quite Soon 1, 3 Dodge 2, 4 Cleaner 3. Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.7 2-5. Hakataramea Trot, of 70 sovs; 3.5 class;, one mile and a quarter —9 Mane Potts 1, 5 Sylvie’s Best 2, 3 Hazel Rus sell 3. Won by a length; the same dis tanee between second and third. Time, 2.55 2-5. .

Novice Plate, of 60 sovs; five furlongs—6 I Spy 1, 4 Golden Vision 2, 1 Vervain 3. Won by half a length; a length between second and third. Time, 1.35.

Gillies Handicap, of 70 .sovs; seven furlongs—2 Latitude 1, 1 Daring Deed 2, 4 Hunting Bag 3. Won by two and a half lengths; a head between second and third. Time, 1.30 2-5.

TAUMARUNUI RACING CLUB.

BAROSCOPE WINS CUP.

(Per Press Association). PAEROA; October 5

The Taumarunui Racing Club’s meeting at Paeroa opened in fine weather. The course was good and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £11,219, as compared with £10,989 last year, an increase of £250. Results: —

Juvenile Handicap, of 55 sovs; for two-year-olds; four furlongs—l Abbess of Whitby 1,2 Te Maranui 2. The only starters. Won by seven lengths. Time, 52 l-ssec.

Handicap Hurdles, of 85 sovs; one mile and a half —8 (8) Erination 1,2 (2) Valbrous 2, 1 (1) Prince Val. Won by three lengths; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 2min 48sec. Hack Cup, of 100 sovs; one mile and 100 yards —1 (l) Snow Lap 1, 3 (3) Mazir 2, 4 (4) Salesman 3. Won by a short head; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 52 l-ssec'.

Trial Handicap, of 55 sovs; five furlongs—First Division: 6 (5) Racette 1, 16 (14) Grand Tonic 2, 10 (9) Aranus o. Won by three-quarters of a length; the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin ssec.. Second Division: 8 (10) La Femme Noir 1,2 (2) Thangilamba 2, 3 (3) Dark Shadow 3. Won by a neck; half a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 4sec.

Taumarunui Cup, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter —2 Baroscope 1, 3 Gay Rose 2, 1 Imamint 3. Won by a length; quarter of a length between 2-ssec.

Steeplechase Handicap, of 100 sovs; about two miles and a half—l (1) Cromwell 1, 6 (7) Semiarch 2,2 (2) Munga King 3. Won by 15 lengths; eight lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 56sec. Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—2 (2) Solomon 1, 1 (1) Royal Secret 2, 6 (5) Bellbroney 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; a short head between second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs; six furlongs—s (6) Wahine Reihi 1,2 (4) Trouvaille 2, 1 (2) Triune 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. SPEEDY WINS FLYING HANDICAP. NAPIER, October 5. The Napier Park Racing Club's spring

meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was the largest attendance for some years, the fields were large, and the racing was good. The totalisator investments were £4746, compared with £4674 10s last year, an increase of £7llos. Concluding results: Ahuriri Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs—6 Queen’s Pride 1, 1 Gasman 2,2 II Duce 3. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.15. . Trial Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs—l Mesurina 1, 3 Black Magic 2, 5 Version 3. Won by a length; threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, 1.16. Park Stakes Hack Handicap, of 85 sovs; one mile and a quarter—l Hunting Cat 1,2 Happy Landing 2, 3 Unexpected 3. Won by a length; a neclc between second and third. Time, 2.10. Flying Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—4 Speed 1,2 Passion Fruit 2, 9 False Scent 3. Won by a neck; half a length between second and third. Time, 1.14. County Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile—s Windward 1, 1 Thane 2, 7 Shirred Ribbon 3. Won by half a length each way. Time, 1.42 1-5, MARLBOROUGH! RACING CLUB, TWO MEETINGS APPROVED. 1 WELLINGTON, October 5. The Marlborough Racing Club having satisfied the executive committee of the New Zealand Racing Conference that all stakes have been paid by the Club and that under the new arrangements made for holding race meetings on its course at Blenheim., the Club is in a better position to carry on, the executive committee has approved the following dates for the current season: February 28 and 29, and May 8 and 9.

MEETING AT FLEMINGTON.

HALL MARK BEATEN. 4 MELBOURNE, October 5. At the Victoria Racing Club’s meeting at Flemington to-day, Cardinal astonished watchers by leading always in the October Stakes and winning fijom Garrio and Hall Mark. The latter finished fast. Panto and The Trump enhanced

their Caulfield Cup prospects by good efforts in the Stand Handicap. The New Zealand-bred Idavale, trained by G. Jones for Mr W. RKemball, had a surprise win in the fillies’ division of the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes. . _ Revision and Stanchion failed m the October Hurdle Race.

Results:— A „ Maribyrnong Trial Stakes, of 500 sovs. For two-year-old fillies. About four furlongs and a half.—W. R. Kernball's Idavale 1, Lady Mauve 2, Conquering 3. Won by a neck, threequarters of a length between second and third. Time 56sec.

Maribyrnong Trial Stakes. For two-year-old colts and geldings. About four and a half furlongs Gilded Youth 1, Beeckwood 2, Sir Regent 3. Won by a length, half a- length between second and third. Time 55$sec.

Stand Handicap, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—First Division: The Trump 1, Panto 2, Burlesque 3. Won by a neck, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time 2min ssec. Second Division: Hot shot 1, Lord Carrington 2, Hostile 3. Won by a length, same between second and third. .Time 2mrn 4isec/

October Stakes, of 750 sovs. Weight-for-age. One mile.—Cardinal 1, Garrio 2, Hall Mark 3. Won by two lengths, length''and a h:>lf between second and third.' Time lmin 39£see.

Bimilla (Excitement —Coucal) won the Edward Manaifold Stakes of 1000 sovs. «

DEAD-HEAT IN A.J.C. DERBY

SYNAGOGUE WINS EPSOM

SYDNEY, October 5

The Australian Jockey Club’s, spring meeting opened at Randwick to-day in ideal weather. The track was in splendid order, and the attendance was 67,000. African, ridden by the former New Zealand jockey, Gallop, threw his rider four times at the post, and then missed the jump-out at the barrier rise, but won the First Hurdle Race by a length. Homer, bred in New Zealand and purchased as a yearling on behalf of Mr J. S. Brunton, dead-heated in the Derby. Running second to Young Idea in the early stages, he ran to. the front passing the half-mile, and appeared likely to race away from the field to a comfortable victory, but Allunga, desperately ridden by Munro, joined issue nearing the post and divided the honours.

Peter Pan won the Spring Stakes with the greatest ease. The champion bounded away when heads were turned for home, and passed the judge three lengths to spare. An examination of Peter Pan after the race reyealed that he had received a cut near the fore heel and abrasions on the off hind pastern; but his trainer, F. McGrath, declared it was not serious, and Peter Pan will line up for the Craven Plate on Wednesday. He received a wonderful ovation when returning to the scales. He has now won £33,485.

Synagogue, though he drew the outside position at the barrier, reminded onlookers of Autopay’s all-the-way victory in the Epsom Handicap five years ago, excepting that Autopay led all the way from the outsider, while Synagogue trailed the pacemaker, Silver Jubilee. Young Idea’s form in the Derby was a great disappointment. He literally faded away at the turn and was well beaten. Homer’s part win in the Derby was wholly unexpected. He had recently been suffering from a liver complaint, although his track work was usually brilliant. M. McCarten was to have ridden Homer, but asked to be relieved of the mount in order to ride Loud Applause, who was also outclassed. Homer will now take part in the Victoria Derby. Allunga, bred in South Australia by Sir Sydney Kidman, was bought cheaply at the Sydney Easter sales for 120 guineas. K. Voitre, rider of the Epsom winner, said the brilliance of Synagogue enabled him to take and hold his position, and even at the finish, when a determined challenge came from the

outsider, King’s Head, his mount was going exceptionally well. P. Pike had no excuses for Silver Ring, who simply was not good enough on the day. Lough Neagh found the early pace too severe. * Results: — First 'Hurdle Race, of 300 sovs; about two miles —African 9.12 (Gallop) 1, Dango. 10.10 2, Lanaciau 9.0 3. There were 12 starters, including Havaspot. Wn by a length. Time, 3.39 J. Trial Stakes, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Measure 8.7 (Coutts) 1, Rogerio &.1 2, Volwood 8.5 3. There were 15 starters, including Gh.dswood, Debham and Viceroy. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.6. A. J.O. (Derby, of 5000 sovs; one mile and a half—Homer (A. Knox) and Allunga (D. Munro) (dead-heat) 1, Buzzard King 3. Half a furlong from

home Allunga challenged Homer, and a desperate struggle ensued, the judge declaring a dead-heat. 'Time, 2.37. Epsom Handicap, of 2000 sovs.; one mile —Synagogue 8.11 (K. Voitre) 1, King’s Head 7.12 2, Silver Jubilee 8.9 3. Won by half a neck. Time, 1.37. Spring Stakes, of 1500 sovs; one mile and a half—Peter Pan 9.6 (J. Pike) 1, Berestoi 9.2 2, Rogilla 9.3 3. "Won by three lengths. Time, 2.32. Kensington Handicap, of 600 sovs; seven furlongs—Great Legend 9.13 (K. Voitre) 1, J’Accuse 9.3 2, Bombus 9.3 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 1.25 J. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY. ADELAIDE, October 5. . The following is, the result of the: South Australian Derby, of 500 sovs. One mile and a half.—Beamish Boy 1, The Riff 2, Pimpeau 3. Won by two lengths and a half, same between second and third. Time 2mm 33|sec.

DUKE OF YORK HANDICAP.

LONDON, October 5. At Kempton Park the following was the result of the—*

Duke of York Handicap, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—British Quota 1, Guinea Gap 2, Solarium 3. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third.