THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 74, 9 January 1936, Page 2

THE TURF.

REEFTON TROTTING CLUB. MYSTERY YET WINS HANDICAP. (Per Press Association). GREYMOUTH, January 8. The annual meeting of the Reefton Trotting Club was held to-day. The weather was fine in the morning, but there were several heat showers during the afternoon which made the track slippery on top, and uo doubt affected the activities of investors. Tiie sum of £3854 10s was handled, against £6024 10s last year, when the meeting was held at Greymouth, and £5596 10s at Reefton in 1034. During an interval Harold Logan, driven by L, Frost and assisted by a galloping pacemaker, Sisterina, at.tempted to lower the West Coast mile record of 2min ssec which he established on the Greymouth track in January, 1933. He made a bold effort, but because of the slippery state of the grass track his time was 2min llsec. Tne old champion gave his usual smooth display of trotting, and was given a rousing reception by the public. Results: — Innovation Handicap, of 70 so vs; one mile and a half—2 Lottie Guy scr (A. Fairbairn) 1, 3 Ann Pointer scr 2, 8 Reddie scr 3. Won by half a length; a length between second and third. Times—3.29 2-5, 3,30, 3.31. President’s Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile and a, half —2 Lament 72yds (W. Doyle) 1, 6 Fairy Brooks 72yds 2, 1 Royal Parrish scr 3. McMahon Memorial Handicap, of 130 sovs; two miles—l Mystery Yet 48yds (E. C. McDermott) 1, 2 Treasure Bo ad 48yds 2, 5 Superb scr 3. Won by tv. o lengths; half a length between second and third. Times—4.3l, 4.31 2-5, 4.36 1-5.

Railway Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile and a half —2 Cantata 36yds (J. Bryce, jun.) 1, 4 Lady Ann scr 2, 3 Zest 36yds 3. Won by four lengths; a neck between second and third. Times —3.23, 3.27, 3.24 1-5. Stewards’ Handicap, of 80 sovs; two miles —6 Debutante 24yds (J. M. Robertson) and 1 Fairy Brooks 60yds) (dead heat) 1, 5 Royal (Parrish 3. Two lengths between second and third. Times—--4.49, 4.52, 4.56.

Recovery Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile and a quarter —7 Little Gordon scr (M. Swift) 1, 3 Ebb Tide scr 2, 5 Dusky Chum scr 3. Time, 2.59 1-5. , Aviation Handicap, of 75 sovs; one mile and a quarter —6 Beverley King scr (J. Shaw) 1, 1 Mystery Yet 48yds 2, 3 Cadiz scr 3. Won by a. length ; two lengths between second and third. Times—2.sl, 2.47 2-5, 2.53. Farewell Handicap, of 75 sovs ; one mile—.l Royal Travis scr (M. Stewart) 1, 3 Prince Roy don 12yds 2, 6 Marie Louise 24yds 3. Won by live lengths; a length between second and third. Times—2.l6, 2.17, 2.16 1-5. VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB. THE ACCEPTANCES. OMAKAU, January 7. Following are the acceptances for the Vincent Jockey Club’s meeting on Friday:— Ophir Hack Handicap, of 76 sovs; six furlongs—Silk Paper 9.10, Surge 8.10, Moneygran 8.8, Silver Lark 8.3, Dissemble 8.2, Colleen Ougue 8.0, I Spy 7.13, Hauteur 7.10, Vantoon 7.10, Trumpet Blast 7.10, Strathosphere 7.7, Wyn 7.7. Matakanui Handicap, of 90 sovsj six furlongs—Trivet 9.3, Dismiss 9.0, Rin Tin Tin 8.13, Silk Paper 8.8, Song Boy 8.4, Arden’s Beauty 8.4, A 1 Jiolson 8.1, Queen Dorothy 7.10. Clare Memorial Handicap, of 100 sovs and cup; one mile and a distance— Trek 9.0, Mary Pratt 9.0, Blazon 8.11, Queen Dorothy 8.10, Sungem 8.6, Great Empire *8.3, Silver Lark 8.0, Hauteur 7.10, Sunny Jean 7.10. Spottis High-weight Handicap, of 65 soys; six furlongs—Golden Vision 9.13, I Spy 9.6, Trumpet Blast 9.5, Vantcon 9.4, Maniototo 9.2, Hanlon 9.2, Joy Boa 9.0, Dazzler 9.0, Pride o’ Central 9.0, Wyn 9.0. Omakau Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a distance—Trivet 9.6, Ramo 8.1, Blazon 8.0, Queen Dorothy 7.13, Sungem 7.11, Sir Rosenor 7.7. New Year Handicap, of 100 sovs; 3.43 class; one mile and a half—Flora Derby, Grand'"Meteor, Ahuareko, Gay Adioo, Nelsondale, Sansaveno, Seaward de Oro, Sinbad, Tawny scr, Guy win 36yds bhd, Slipaway 36, Stalwart 36, Erin’s Chance 72. Vincent Stakes, of 75 sovs; 3.5 class; one mile and a quarter —Flora Derby, Central Derby, Gay Adioo, Hazel Russell, Margaret Bingen, Patricia Derby, Red Pigeon, Sansaveno, Seaward do Oro, Shirley Bingen, Scotty Black, Tawny scr, Daphne Queen 24yds bhd, Guvwin 36, Slipalong 36, Erin’s Chance 60. ASCOT GOLD CUP. BIGGER PRIZE-MONEY. Outside the scope of the classic races the ambitions of the owners are always set on winning the Ascot Gold Cup, which ranks as the chief of the longdistance weight-for-age events (writes a London racing specialist). It is rich in traditions, and only the highest class horse can hope to he successful. Yet the prize has never been, commensurate with its importance. Even at the Royal meeting other races have had a higher reward. But now this is to be rectified. Next year the race will carry no less than £4OOO of added money, which will bring it level in this respect with the St. Leger. This, in fact, is £IOOO more than in the case of the Derby, but the additions to the stake for the Epsom classic make it the most valuable race of the year. Under the new conditions it will cost an owner more to enter and run a horse in the Ascot Gold Cup. Each starter will contribute £IOO to the sweepstakes, and in addition there is to he a forfeit of £SO. In this way it is hoped to bring the prize up to about £7OOO. During the past two years it has been worth £4BOO. Entries will close shortly, and it is expected

that there will be a marked increase in the number. Most of the chief three-year-olds are to remain in training, both colts and fillies, and no doubt there will he the usual challenge from France. Already the Oaks winner, Quashed, is being pointed to as a likely winner. (Since her success at Epsom it has been proved that she stays well, and she may be the first filly to carry off the Cup for a great many years. Lord Derby, too, is likely to he strongly represented with either Bobsleigh or Plassy, or both. Bobsleigh has at last got oyer his leg trouble, and is now believed to be thoroughly sound, and Lord Derby must regret that he is not to have a chance to run his horse against Bahrain. Before the colt fell lame he had the greatest faith in his classic prospects, and I understand that next season every opportunity will be taken to show what, in happier circumstances, lie might have accomplished.