THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 130, 14 March 1936, Page 5

THE TURF.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. ST. LEGER STAKES TO ENTAIL. * SUCCESS FOR CLARION CALL. (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The Wellington -Racing Club’s meeting commenced at Trentham to-day. The weather is fine and warm, and the track is in fast order. Results:— HAEREMAI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 (2) —Entheos, 9.2 (T. Tito) ... 1 4 (4) —Taumau, 10.10 2 8 (B)—Chile, 9.0 3 All started. Won by a length; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 2.8. . NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 300 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Entail, 8.10 (G. Humphries) ... 1 I—Greek1 —Greek Shepherd', 8.10 2 3 Happy Landing, 8.10 3 Won by half a head,; three lengths between second and third. Time, 3.1*. TRIAL PLATE, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 i(s)—Clarion Call, 8.0 (B. Morris) 1 6 (7)—Le Grand, 8.0 2 4 (3) —Sansfoy, 8.0 ... 3 Scratched: Begorrah, Bereft, First Chapter. Won by a nose; half a length between second and third.. -Time, 1.28*. PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 (1) —Gustos, 8.10 (L. J. Ellis)... 1 11 (11)—Double Gift, 7.5 2 3 (4) —Wagner, 8.3 ... ... 3 Scratched: Wild Chase, Birthday Party. Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.12|.

TIMARU TROTTING CLUB. RECESS WINS CUP HANDICAP. TIMARU, This Day. The autumn meeting of the Timaru Trotting Club was held on the Washdyke course to-day The weather conditions were entirely favourable, and the track was in excellent order. There was a first-class attendance. • Results:— •'■‘•CV KINGS DOWN HANDICAP, of. 100 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 2 Discord, 12yds (J. Rapley) ... J 6 —Chudleigli, 12yds 2 I—Sphinx, 24yds ... ... ••• Scratched: Princess Onyx. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.51 1-5. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Oqe mile and five furlongs. 3 Precious Metal, scr (M. McTigue) 1 6 Native Son, scr 2 s—Andys—Andy Watson, scr ... ••• 3 All started. Won by three-quarters tff a length; a neck between 'second and third. Time, 3.44 1-5. TIMARU CUP HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Two miles. 7 Recess, 24yds (J. Bryce, jun.) ... 1 3—Peter Lccanda, scr 2 9—Bingen Palm, scr 3 . All started. Won by three-quarters of a length ; a head between second and third. Time, 4.44 1-5.

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB. WIN FOR CON FUOCO. PAEROA, This Day. The annual meeting of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club opened to-day in fine weather. The track was in good order, and there was a large attendance. Results; — KARANGAHAKE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 (l)—Golden Blonde, 8.7 (Dulieu) 1 5 (6) —Palustre, 7.0 (Tilsley) ... ‘2 3 (3)— Marjory Daw, 7.8 (Tremain) o Scratched: Gay Streak, Roll Along, Gay Flier. Won by. a short head; a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.3 1-5. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. 2 (l) —Scotch Nation, 9.5 (Thompson) 1 1 (2) —Huskie, 9.10 (Amunsden) ... 2 4 (4) —London, 9.0 (Gilmer) ... 3 Scratched,: Prince Orange. Won by two lengths and a half; half a length between second and third. Time, 2.46. NETHERTON HACK HANDICAP, cl 200 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 1 (i) —Con Fuoco, 8.4 (Fearn) ... 1 9 (9) —Leo Colossus, 8.3 (Lading) ... 2 8 (8)—Full o’ Scotch, 7.0 (Mclnally) 3 Scratched: Valrent, First Dance. Won by a neck; a head between second and third. Time, 1.50 2-5.