THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 71, 6 January 1936, Page 2

THE TURF.

GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB. rSABEL DERBY WINS HANDICAP. (Per Press Association). GREYMOUTH, January 4. For the opening day of the Greymouth Trotting Club's summer meeting at Victoria Park the weather was beautifully lino and the track was in splendid order, fast times being recorded. Isabel Derby finished with a dazzling run to break the existing track record. There was a large attendance, and the betting was keen, the totalisator handling £9745 10s compared with £6BIB on the corresponding day last year, an increase of £2927 10s. Concluding results: — Progressive Handicap, of 105 sovs; one mile and a half.—l (3) Mystery Yet (E. C. McDermott) 1, 7 (7) Black Shadow 2, 6 (4) Decoy Bird 3. Won by four lengths. Times, 3.24, 3.26, 3.26 1-5 Express Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half.—l (1) Reward (R. B. Berry) 1, 8 (10) Gay Crusader 2, 5 (6) Winnow 3 Won by a length. Times, 3.36 2-5, 3.37 1-5, 3.38. Intermediate Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—4 (4) Loretta 1, 1 (1) Fortex 2, 3 (2) Harlequin 3. Won by a length. Times, 2.50 2-5, 2.51 4-5, 2.52 1-5. Dominion Handicap, of 175 sovs; one mile and a half.—7 (7) Isabel Derby (R. D. Kennerley) 1, 1 (1) D°» s Derby 2, 4 (5) Bay Flier 3. Won by a neck. Times, 3.21, 3.25 1-5, 3.23. Summer Handicap, of 110 sovs; one mile and a half.—2 (2) Reward (R. B. Berry) 1, 1 (1) Lament 2, 5 (5) Fairy Brooks 3. Won by four lengths. Times, 3.36, 3.38, 335 1-5. Electric Handicap, of 90 sovs; one mile.—2 (2) Shore Leave (L. Frost) 1, 1 (1) Casino 2, 3 (3) Ann Pointer 3. Won by a length. Times, 2.14 2-5, 2.15 3-5, 2.13 3-5. Dash Handicap, of 105 sovs; one mile and a half.—l (2) Navy Blue (S A. Edwards) 1, 7 (5) Superb 2,2 (1) Harlequin 3 Won by two lengths. Times, 2.50 2-5, 2.50 1-5, 2.52 2-6. STRATFORD RACING CLUB DAVISTOCK WINS CUP.

STRATFORD, January 4

The Stratford Racing Club's summer meeting was concluded in ideal conditions. There was a large attendance, and the track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £IB,OBI 10s, compared with £14,270 on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £35,673 10s, compared with £28,646 10s, an increase of £7027. After an inquiry, L. Clifford was suspended for a month, for careless riding on Refresher in the Ngaere Handicap. An inquiry was held into the running of Noti'um in the Electric Handicap, but no action was taken. Concluding results: — Tariki Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs, nine furlongs—2 (2) Tutor 7.12 (Gomm) 1, 3 (3) Alcides 8.3 2, 4 (5) Sporting Song 8.8 3. Won by a nose ; a length between second and third. Time, 1.55 2-5 Stratford Cup, of 350 soys; one mile and a quarter—lo (10) Tavistock 8.5 (P. Burgess) 1,2 (2) Tout le Monde 9.0 2, 5 (3) Silk Sox 7.12 3. Won by half a length; same between second and third. Time, 2.9 4-5. Makuri Hurdles, of 130 sovs; one mile and a half—3 (3) March Alone 10.3 (Webby) 1, 1 (1) Ruaform. 10.6 2, 3 (4) Mangu King 9.8 3. Won by half a neck; half a length between second and third. Time, 2.51 1-5. Kaponga Hack Handicap, of 120 sovs; six furlongs—2 (2) Tooley Street 8.6 (Kearns) 1, 9 (8) Seamond 7.0 2, 3 (2) Red Sand 8.2 3. Won by a neck; a length between second and third. Time, 1.14 4-5. Electric Juvenile Handicap, of 120 sovs; five furlongs—2 (2) Hamarin 7.11 (E. Keesing) 1, 3 (3) Gay Talkie 7.9 2, 1 (1) Notium 9.0 3. Won by throequarters of a length; half a length between second and third. Time. 1.3. County Hack Handicap, of 130 sovs; about seven furlongs—9 (10) Lady Zinnia 7.13 (E. Keesing) 1, 1 (1) Silver Jest 8.2 2, 3 (3) Dombey 8.8 3. Won by half a length; same between second and third. Time, 1.32 3-5.

REEFTON JOCKEY CLUB. THE ACCEPTANCES. GREYMOUTH, January 4. The Reef'ton Jockey Club has received the following acceptances for the first day of the summer meeting on Tuesday:— 12.15 p.m.— 'Trial Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs; one mile—Free Rose 9.6, Master Reynard 9.2, Noctnrnus 8.8, Zetes 8.7, Quebec 8.0, Convivial 7.7, Gas Mask 7.7, Back Lead 7.7, Hasta 7.7, Linoleum 7.7. 12.55 p.m.— First High-weight Handicap, of 75 sovs; seven furlongs—Cottingham 9.6, Appeal 8.10, Sisterina 8.7, Quebec 8.4, Dark Rose 8.2, Wise Choice 8.2, Wee Musk 8.0, Gold Arrow 8.0, Starshootcr 8.0, Ponty 8.0, Margaret Rose 8.0. 1.35 p.m.— Junction Trot Handicap, of 70 sovs; 3.5 class; one mile and a quarter —Alice do Oro, Brian Boru, Dusky Chum, Dark Dew, Fbb Tide, Linklight, Nancy de Oro, Radiant Doll, Royal Doulton scr, High Noon 24yds bhd, Lady Ann 36, Solario 48, Lucess 60. 2.15 p.m.— Reefton Handicap, of 105 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Sweet Agnes 9.10, McHeath 9.5, Knockfin 9.4, Semper Paratus 9.2, Silver Sight 8.8, Rona Bay 7.12, Giggleswick 7.8, Locksley 7.8, Maroha 7.1.

2.55 p.m. — Members' Handicap, of 70 soys; five furlongs—Copyist 9.8, Bon Tray 9.7, Arrowrose 9.2, Eebel Star 9.2, Cheap Monev 8.6, Knoekkmg 7.13, Delium 7.6, Riposte 7.5, Margaret Rose 7.3,

Theatin 7.3, Krnkatoa 7.1, Dover Patrol 7.1.

3.35 p.m.— Maruia Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs and a half—Land Raid 8.12, Note Issue 8.7, Zetes 8.7, Brevity 8.0, Delium 7.12, Princess Rawene 7.11, Convivial 7.7, Lord Masham 7.7, Krakatoa 7.7, Gas Mask 7.7. 4.15 p.m. Soldiers' Trot Handicap, of 70 sovs; 3.40 class; one mile and a half —Alice de Oro, Big Nelson, Brian Boru, Cantata, Lady Ann, Parallax, Sans Peur, Welcome Stranger sci\ Wrackless (P.) 12yds bhd, Glengowrie 36, Cadiz 48, Decoy Bird 48, Superb 60. 4.55 p.m. Progress Handicap, of 80 sovs; seven furlongs—Golden Dart 9.1, Bella Rosa 8.12, Animated 8.4, Metal Bird 8.3, Appeal 7.13, Maroha 7.9, Latitude 7.6, Wee Musk 7.0, Gold Arrow 7.0.

THE MOOREFIELD RACES

CHERRY KING WINS

(United Press Association—Copyright.) SYDNEY, January 4.

Upon returning to the enclosure after winning the Peter Moore Gold Cup at the Moorefield races to-day, Cherry King met with a hostile reception. During the Randwick carnival ire raced indifferently, hut to-day came with a great run over the last half-mile to win narrowly. The Moorefield Race Club offered a bonus of £IOO to the owner of any horse breaking certain records. The mile record, standing to the credit of Cave Dweller since 1929, was lowered by a quarter of a second by Cherry King. Results: — Peter Moore Gold Cup, of 500 sovs and gold cup value 50 guineas—Cherry King (New Zealand) 8.0 (F. Shean) 1, Flamari 6.10 2, Bachian 8.5 3. There were 12 starters, including Silver Jubilee, Golden Gate, Loud Applause and Wild Dove. Won by half a neck; a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.40. Money Spi and Gallant Knight* were unplaced in the Three and Four-year-old Handicap. The Palmist was second in the Juvenile Handicap, in which Lady Ida and Raepata were unplaced. Cockpen was third in the Moorefield Handicap, and Headmaster was unplaced in the Flying Welter. THE MELBOURNE ASCOT. MELBOURNE, January 4. At the Ascot races to-day the Ascot Handicap was won by Multudo 8.6 (H. Skidmore), with L'Elite 9.5 (T. Lewis) second, and Barracker 8.3 (R. McLeod) third. There were eight starters, including Quarto. The Empire Welter was won byjGold Tier (Royal Divorce— Gold Necklace), ridden by A. Reed. ¥our Honour was second, and Eglonite third. There were 12 starters, including Gold Bag.