THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 172, 4 May 1936, Page 2

THE TURF.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB.

SUCCESS FOR SUNNY MORN.

flfer Press Association.) DUNEDIN, May 2

The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting was concluded in cold and showery weather. The track was even heavier than on the previous day, but the attendance in the circumstances was good. Great Wood had three wins and one second in four starts at the meeting. Young Travis dropped dead soon after the start of the Royal Handicap. The totalisator handled £16,278 for the day. The total for the two days was £31,220 10s, against £26,261 10s in 1934. Concluding results: —

James Memorial Handicap, of 150 sovs; 3.17 class; one mile and three furlongs—3 (2) Southern Smile 12yds (F. G. Holmes) 1, 5 (4) Vologda 24yds 2, 4 (5) Brigadier scr 3. Won by four lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.25 3-5. Coronation Handicap, of 300 sovs; 4.32 class; two miles—l (1) Willow Wave 48yds (O. E. Hooper) 1, 5 (5) Guy Francis 24yds 2, 6 (6) Francis Lincoln 3. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 4.59 1-5. Peninsula Handicap, of 145 sovs; 4.3 class; one mile and five furlongs—--1 (1) Great Wood 72yds (A. Butterfield) 1, 11 (9) Tyrone Lass 36yds 2, 5 (5) Royal Romance 12yds 3. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 4.16 2-5. Royal Handicap, of 200 sovs; 3.6 class; one mile and three furlongs 4 (3) Aristotle scr (Motz) 1, 4 (3) Golden Cross) scr 2, 7 (9) Isabel Derby scr 3. Won by a length each way. Time, 3.33 2-5.

Farewell Handicap, of 250 sovs, 2.45 class; one mile and a quarter—s (5) Sunny Morn 12 (Hooper) 1, 1 (2) Supertax 12 2, 6 (6) Grace McElwyn 12 3. Won by ’ three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 3.13.

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KING’S PLAY WINS HANDICAP. (Per Press Association). CAMBRIDGE, May 2. For the Cambridge Trotting Club’s meeting to-day, the weather was bad and the track heavy. Results: — Introductory Handicap, of '0 sovs; 3.5 class; one mile and a quarter—3 (4) Home Brew 1, 1 (1) Hearsay 2, 4 (3) Stargum 3. Won by one and a half lengths; eight lengths between second and third. Time, 3.2 1-5. Leamington Handicap, of 90 sovs; 3.35 class; one mile and, a half—6 (7) Tryment 1, 5 (6) General Sarsfield 2, 4 (4) Star Pronto; 3. Won by two lengths; 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 3.35. Cambridge Winter Handicap, of 200 sovs; 4.45 class; two miles—2 (2) King’s Play 1, 1 (1) Nervie’s Last 2, 8 (8) Winshow 3. Won by five lengths; 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 4.41 3-5. Hautapu Handicap, of 110 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 3.49 class; one mile and a half—3 (2) Swordsman 1, 11 (10) Polly Pan 2, 12 (12) Sophy Bingen 3. Won by a neck; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 3.50 3-5.

Bruntwood Handicap, of 70 sovs, 3.43; one mile and a half—9 (7) Dainty Lady 1, 5 (4) Gloster 2, 1 (1) Hori Bingen 3. Won by two lengths; three lengths second and third. Time, 3.46 3-5.

Bardowie Handicap, of 90 sovs ; 3.45 class; one mile and a half—l (2) Silk Cord 1,2 (1) Star Pronto 2, 4 (4) Bed Frontier 3. Won by half a length ; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3.54. President’s Handicap, of 125 sovs; 2.55 class; one mile and a quarter—s (3) Winsliow 1,2 (2) Winaway 2, 1 (1) Parochial 3. Time, 2.55 2-5.

OAMARU TROTTING CLUB HANDICAPS DECLARED. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr G. Paul for the Oamaru Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday next: — innovation Handicap, of 100 soys ; unhoppled trotters, 3.49 class; one mile and a half—Beatrice Bingen, Diana Dillon, Gay Crusader, Isis, Lopez, Lord Ernleigh, Parachute, Parrish Guy, Patty Todd, Swift Guy, scr; Guy Hugo -18, Parrish Chimes 90. Advance Handicap, of 100 sovs, 3.43 class; one mile and a half—Almont Cling, Beau Gest, Cusheen, Dinner Bell, Donald Dhu, Dusky Prince, Effie Parrish, Fine Art, Hoyle, Janet Gaynor, Multravers, Master Garry, Panquitch, Parisienne, Prince Voyage, Royal Doulton, Salmo Fario, Serene Bingen, Superior Rank, Sylvie’s Best, 11. Scott, Country Child, scr; Captain Heath 12yds bhd, Qucensbury Wilkes 36, Myrna Loy 60. Stewards’ Handicap, of 150 sovs, 3.36 class; one mile and a half—Myrna Loy, Aircraft, Casanova, Doubt, Glorietta, Doubt, Guy Mauritius, Lady Hannah, Lord Antrim, Moana Tama, Purveyor, Repeal, Rcylena, Royal Palm, scr; Brigadier, Carrageen, Ma Waro, Lucky Jack, On Parade, Precious Metal, Red Flush, Royal Prescent, Wee Wrack 12yds bhd, Grand Author, Monty Chimes, War Betty 24, Vologda 48.

. President’s Handicap, of 300 sovs; 4.32 class; two miles—Agile, Bingen Palm, De Soto, Battlefield, Encounter, Peter Locanda scr, Francis Lincoln, Grace McElwyn, Grand Mogul, Little

Nelson 12yds bird, Fernbrook Lass 24, Taxpayer 48, Willow Wave 60. Waikaura Handicap, of 150 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 3.44 class; one mile and a half—Gay Crusader, Guy Hugo, Isis, Parrish Guide, Victor Bingen scr, Long Island, Royal Romance 12yds bhd, Bon Haven, Bosun 24, Carl, Chudleigh, Parrish Chimes, Tyrone Lass 36, Prince Harvester, Renegade, Sphinx 48, Billy Sundy 72, Leeway 84, Helen’s Bay 108. Papakaio Handicap, of 150 sovs; 2.56 class; one mile and a quarter-Bide-a-Wee, Beverley King, Blair Athol, Cantata, Doris Derby, Double Great, Embark, Hidden Charm, Jean Drusus, Lady Antrim, Llewellyn’s Pet, Loretta, Lord Antrim, Lucky Jack, Master Garry, Moana Tama, Navy Blue, Olive Rey, On Parade, Play On, Plutus, Sea Trail, Trireme, Vologda scr, Blondie, Frank Mac, Frisco Lady, Golden Mist, Southern Smile, Wild Dreams 12yds bhd, Greenmantle 24, Fairhaven, Stirling Lady 36, Happy Knight 48. Enfield Handicap, of 200 sovs; 2.46 class; one mile and a quarter—Battlefield, De Soto, Encounter, Fernbrook Lass, Homeward, Little Nelson, Peter Locanda scr, Francis Lincoln, Llewellyn’s Pride, Willow Wave 12yds bhd, Agile, Bingen Palm, Grace McElwyn, Rey Spec 24. Electric Handicap (in saddle), of 150 sovs; 2.18 class; one mile—Bide-a-Wee, Blondie, Brouglishane, Embark, Fairhaven, Frank Mac, Lena Bingen, Lough Guy (T.), Stirling Lady, Symmetry, Vologda, Wild Dreams scr, Admiral Bingen (T.), Admiral Wrack, Belle Derbv, Happy Knight, King’s Cup 12vds ‘bhd, Eighteen Carat, Radiant Gold 24.

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB.

MIGHT WINS CUP. (Per Press Association.) NELSON, May 2. The first day of the Nelson Jockey Club’s annual meeting was held in fine, cold weather. The track was good. The totalisator handled £SO/B', as against £4209 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — Novice Stakes, of 60 sovs; five furlongs.—l Sky Pilot (S. Wilson) 1, 4 Myriam 2, 5 Gay Spear 3. Won by a short length. Time, 1.4 4-5. Hope Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; seven furlongs. —2 Back Lead (A. Messervv) 1, 1 Vinco 2, 4 Gasmask 3. W r on by a length. Time, 1.28. Nelson Cup, of 155 sovs; one mile and a quarter. —2 Might (W r ilson) 1, 4 Sisterina 2, 5 Rose Val 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.5 2-5. Licensed Victuallers’ Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs ; one mile. —4 Free Rose (J. Jennings) 1,2 WTndward 2, 3 Sky Pilot 3. Time, 1.41 3-5. Stewards’ Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs. —5 Arena (L. Jones) 1, 1 Acceptable 2,2 Bon Tray 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.15. Electric Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; six furlongs.—2 Brown Pearl (S. Wilson) 1, 1 Needful 2, 4 Dark Rose 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.15. Waimea Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven' furlongs.—2 Sisterina (J. McCauley) 1, 1 Darec-ourt 2, 3 Royal Gallant 3. Won by half a head. Time, 1.28.

KENTUCKY DERBY.

W r ON BY BOLD VENTURE

LOUISVILLE (Kentucky), May 2

Mr Morton Schwartz’s three-year-old Bold Venture won the sixty-second historic Kentucky Derby before 70,000 people torday. Brevity was placed second, and Indian Broom third. The time was 2.3. The winner’s stake was 40,000 dollars.

THE THOUSAND GUINEAS. EARL OF DERBY’S WIN. LONDON, May 1. The race for the Thousand Guineas, at Newmarket, resulted:—The Earl of Derby’s Trixieway, 1, the Earl of Derby’s Feola 2, Mr Watson’s Ferrybridge 3. The filly Feola is from the King’s stables.—British Official Wireless. CAPRIS WINS IN QUEENSLAND. Press Association —Copyright! BRISBANE, May 2. The Queensland Turf Club’s meeting was held to-day in brilliant sunshine. The main event on the first- day was the Stradbroke Handicap, won in fine style by the New Zealand-bred mare Capris, wlio finished brilliantly from the ruck. Results:—

King’s Plate, of 300 sovs; one mile and a quarter. —Lough Neagh (F. Shean) 1, Thought Reader 2, Spearlensis 3. Won by six lengths. Time, 2.6*. Stradbroke Handicap, of 1000 sovs; six furlongs.—Capris (Heather) 1, High Speech 2, Heroic Faith 3. There were 19 starters. Won by a length. Time, 1.12* —a race record. St. Leger Stakes, of 750 sovs; one mile and six furlongs and 132 yards.—• —Leminga (Spencer) 1, First Buzzard 2, Tetupha 3. There were nine starters. Won bv four lengths. Time, 2.10*.

WIN FOR WHERNSIDE.

MELBOURNE, May 2

At the Ascot races to-day, the Otway Handicap was won by Mr W. R. Ivemball’s Wbernside, by Grand Niglit— Baylock, 7.8 (Cooper), with Equatorial 8.1 (H. Skidmore) 2, and Demagogue 7.7 (H. Badger) 3. There were 16 starters, including Jack Horner. Time, 1.26*.

Idavile was unplaced in the Mallacoota Handicap, and Capo Morn and Green Cape were unplaced in the London Trial Hurdles. Aranuali was unplaced in the Imperial Handicap.

RACES AT MOOREFIELD.

United Press Association—Copyright.) SYDNEY, May 2.

At the Moorefield races to-day, Retrieved was second in the Juvenile Handicap for fillies. Sir Walter was unplaced in the Brush Hurdles, Cherry King was unplaced in the Brighton Handicap, and Norman Conquest was unplaced in the Plying Welter.

PORT ADELAIDE RACES. ADELAIDE, May 2. At the Port Adelaide races to-day, the Brush Hurdles was won by Tenterden (Chief Ruler —Rosellate) 9.13; with Kalford second and Ramelton third. There were 11 starters, and Tenterden won by two lengths.

SYDNEY CUP ERROR. A strange coincidence led to an error being made in the calculation of the dividend on Contact, winner of the Sydney Cup recently. Two working separately made an identical error, their calculations making the return 4s less than the right dividend. The error was not discovered until some time later, when the ordinary process of balancing was proceeded with, by which, time all d.ividents on the race had been paid. Mr L. L. Raymond, who is in charge of the totalisator staffs at Randwick, said that as it was impossible to establish tho identity of purchasers of tickets on Contact, the only course available to his company, Automatic Totalisators, Ltd., was to pay the amount of the difference—a little more than £2oo—to the revenue of the State. In the experience of the company in the last 18 years there had only been one other case of error.

BITTEN BY A SPIDER. A bite from a spider neai'ly brought to an end the career of the promising three-year-old, Loud Applause' who finished just behind the placed horses in the Sydney Cup recently. Following his great finishing effort in the Cup, Loud Applause was to have been sent to Adelaide for the King's Cup race next month, but the morning after the Randwick race a swelling appeared on one of his legs. This travelled quickly up into his body, and the colt developed a very high temperature His trainer (G. Price) immediately sought veterinary advice, and the surgeon stated that he considered the trouble to be the result of a bite from a venomous spider. For two days Loud Applause did not respond to treatment and there appeared little chance that his life could be saved. Over the weekend,, however, lie made great improvement, and a few days later was well on the road to complete recovery. The trouble sapped his strength to such an extent thlit there is now no possibility of his being able to fulfil his King’s Cup engagement, and he will be turned out for a long spell.