ASHBURTON TROTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 206, 13 June 1936, Page 6

ASHBURTON TROTS

THE WINTER MEETING; PARISIENNE WINS SAP‘LING . STAKES. FAVOURITE IN THIRD PLACE. COUNTY HANDICAP TO CLOUDY RANGE. _ The attractiveness of the programme prepared by the Ashburton Trotting Club for its winter meeting on the Ashburton racecourse to—day was de—monstrated in the very large attendance of patrons. People from all: over New Zealand were present, and the special train from Christchurch was one of the largest race trains seen for years. The feature on the programme was, of course, the classic event the New Zealand Sapling Stakes, and, followers of trotting in every province of the Dominion were on the course for the running. ‘ The ribbon was presented to ‘the‘ owuer of the winning horse in the 1 Sapling Stakes by Mr F. B. Robilliard J (vice-president), and the badge was placed on the horse’s neck by Mrs Robilliard amid scenes of enthusiasm.

T‘he attendance before the start 01 the meeting amounted to thousands, and in 'the early part of the afternoon many more patrons Teached' the course. 'The track was in the best of order. The weather conditions were dull and there was a. chilling wind blowing from the hills. The Ashaburton Silver Band was in attendance during the afternoon-

mlviesults up ’OO the time the “Guar—dian” went to press were :

LONGBEAICH HANDICAP,

Of 100 sovs, second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. .Harness. For unhoppled tx‘otters that can (lo 3.49 or better. One mile and a half, 7 (12)—Mr M. Thomson’s b g Guy Hugo, aged, 48de (G. Cameron) 1 81(4)~Nl‘ R; _J. Ramsay’s br g

Great Linnet, 6yrs, 301‘ (W. A. Murphy) 2 2 (3)——Ml' A. J. Wilson’s b g Lord Ernleigh. aged, scr (D. Teahen) 3

Also started: 17 (19) Real Parrish scr, 14 (13) Isis scr, 9 (8) Fantine scr, 5 (6) Gay Crusader scr, 3 (2) Patty Todd scr, 1 (1) Swift Guy scr, 16 (16) Braemar ser, 12 (9) Highrate 36de bhd, 13 (11) {Parachute 48, 17 (17) Debutante 48, 6 (7) Cracksman 48, 4 (5) Ben Chance 48., 11 (14) Royal Parrish 48, 15 (18) Victor Bingen 60, 10 (10) Mother’s Boy 60, 19 (15) Prince Harvester 108. First to pass the stand were Gay Crusader and Great Linnet, both of which, with Braemar, broke as the field. moved round to: the back. Along the back stretch Swift Guy was leading from Lord Enrnle‘igh, Great Linnet and Guy Hugo. Lord Ernleigli had a bad break but maintained place pretty well.‘ Swift Guy was first into the straight from Guy Hugo, the latter winning on the run home by three lengths from Great Linnet, with Lord Ernleigh two lengths hack, third. Patty Todd was fourth. Times, 3.28 I—s, 3.33 1-5, 3.33 2-5. TRIAL HANDICAP,. Of 100 sovs, second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Harness. For horses that can do 3.43 or better, ' One mile and a half. 1 (I)—Mr F. \V. Fine’s blk f Renown’s Best, 3yrs, scr (M. Holmes) 1 3 (4)—:Mr J. Grant’s oh g Fine Art, 3yrs, sor (M. C. McTigue) 2 8 (l2)—-Mr D. .Greenhorn’s b g Reymere, syrs, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 10 (10) Elite Rey scr, 6 (5) Lord Axworthy scr (coupled with Thornworthy 12), 11 (8) Rollalong scr (coupled- With \Vall Street scr), 7 (9) Poste Haste sel', 16 (16) (Dusky [Prince scr, 2 '(2) Maltravers scr, 18 (18) Little Derby scr, 16 (17) ‘Spey Royal scr, 5 (6) Serene Bingen .scr, 20 (19) Renew scr, 15 (13) Temeraire sor, 9 (7) Old Faith,ful 501', 14 (15) Shuffle scr, 17 ,(18) Monetary scr, 4 (3) Ann Pointer ser, 19 (20) Gratton Girl ser, 12 (11) Laureen Wood scr, 13, (14) Buddy scl'. This event provided the first false start on the Ash‘burto-n course for many years, and there was some trouble in getting the field away a second time. The leaders passing the stand were Lord Axworthy, Buddy, {Serene Bingen, Elite Rey, Ann Pointer and Reymere. Buddy led frown Ann Pointer and Lord Axworthy round. at the back, and then there were some changes, Buddy being first into the straight from d’oste Haste, with Renown’s Best showing up in a handy place. The lastanamed went on to win easily by four lengths from Fine Art, which was three lengths ahead of the third horse, Reymere. Lord Axworthy was; fourth. Times, 3.23, 3.23 26, 3.24.

l ‘ ASQBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP,‘ Of. 320 sovs (including Silver Cup, value £2O, presented by H. Stafford, Esq.), second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Harness. For horses that can do 4.32 or better. Two miles. 2 (2)——Mr G. J. Barton’s b g Cloudy Range, 6yrs, 60de (J. Fraser, Jnr.) 1 1 (I)—Mr 'C. Johnston’s ch g De Soto, syrs, scr (J. Bryce, Jim) 2 7 (6)—Mr A. Tilhury’s br g Peter Locanda, aged, scr (L. A. Maidens) 3 Also- started: 10 (11) W'aress sor, 5 (5) Young Frank 12yds bhd, 6 (9) Francis Lincoln 12, 9 (7) Grace McEl‘Wyn 12, 4 (3) Raydus 24, 12 (12) Gunfire 24, 3 (4) Guy Junior 24, 7 (8) Taxpayer 48, 11 (10) Sure 60_ Waress, Young Frank and. Peter Locanda were the first to show out, and at the stand the order among the leaders was the same. Going round to the back Waress and Young Frank were together. with. Cloudy Range well toward the tail of the field. Along the back Ygung Frank went to: the front, . and Cloudy Range moved up rapidly to third place. These two were together at the entrance to the straight. Cloudy Range then went easily ahead. and won by three lengths from, De Soto. The third hearse, Peter Looanda, was three lengths back and fourth place was

taken by Taxpayer. Times, 4.21 1-5; 4.27 1.5, 4.28.

NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES, Of 1000 sovs, first horse 600 sovs, second horse 200 sovs, third horse 125 sovs and fourth horse 75 sovs. Harness. For two-year—olds. One mile and, a half.

13 (3)—Mrs D. R. Revell’s (:11 f ‘ Parisienne, Rey de _Oro—— Yenot (R. B. Berry) 1 i2 (2)—-Messrs August Bros.’ 1) c Frisco Boy, Jack Potts—- ‘ Daisy Pointer (S. A. Edwards) 2 1 (I)—Miss J. 'Ouff’s b 0 Southern Chief, Wl'a‘ck—qßegina Logan (R. J. Kennerley), 3 4 (4)———Ml' G. McKendiy’s b c Loyal Pat, Graltton Loyalmnl’at Dillon (Owner) 4 9 (SD—Mr C. V. May’s b c Mirage, Boltaire—Lugaleen Q 5 (s)—-Mr J. Westerman’s I) f Becky _ Direct, Frank Worthy—Becky Logan 0 ‘6 (6)—Mr M. A. McLeod’s blk c . Donald Dllll, Main 0’ War—— ‘ Tracey Maid 0 11 (11)—-l\’[iss T. Kidd’s b'l‘k 0 Royal Gratton, Gratto‘n Loyal—— Wild Princess 0 8 (B)—«Mr P. Andrew’s b 0 Peter Bee, F ramk Wo-rthy—-—Lady Bee 0 2 (2)——-Mi' J. Steel’s b- c Zin‘cali, Jack Potts—Zara. (coupled with second. horse) 0 10 l(10)-—Mr B. Lee’s b c Lord W‘om'thy‘.’ Frank Worthy—— Harold Dillon mare 0 7 (7)—Mr E. F. 'C. Hind’s b f Effie Parrislf, Guy Parrish-Lady Effie 0

There was a good start, and the leaders passing the stand were Becky Direct, Loyal Pat, Frisco Boy! and Donald Dhu. Going to the back, Becky Direct was in front from Loyal Pat, Southern ‘Chief, Frisco Boy, Donald Dhu, Effie Parrish. Parisienne was losing ground at that stage. At the far bend, Zincali came up to challenge the leaders. Zincali andl Loyal Pat were together in the lead with about three furlongs to go. Loyal Pat hit the straight first, with Zincali next from. Frisco Boy and Effie Parrish. l’aris—ienne made, a good burst in the straight and won‘a great race by two lengths from F-risco Boy; A length and a-half back was Southern Chief, and fourth place was taken by Loyal Pat, A head away was the fifth horse, Zincali. Times, 3.25, 3.25: 2—5, 3.25 4-5.

ACTON HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs, segomd horse 25 sovs and third horse 10mm from the stake. Harness. For horses that can do 3.30 or better. One mile and a. half. 9 (7)—Mr G. E. King’s ch g 011 Parade, aged, scr (J. Bryce, Jnr.) 1 8 (9)——-Mrr A. ~‘Read’s b g Wild Dreams, aged, scr ‘ (J. Behrns) 2 12 (11)——-Mr B. ~Grice’s b g Village Guy, syrs, 36de (0. E. Hooper) 3 Also started: 5 (4) Mystery Yet scr, 10 (8) Full Hand scr, 14 "(1(5) Bingen Wrack‘ scr, 2 (2) Golden Mist scr, 6 (6) Cadiz scr, 11 (12) Triclifl? scr, 3 (5) Sterling Lady 12de hhd, 1 (1) Greenmantle 12, 4 (3) Rare Rey 12, 14 (’.3) Symmetry 12, 7 (10) Racketeer 24, 13 (14) Treasure Bond 24. The leaders passing the stand socm after the start were 011 Parade, Green-ma-ntle, Triclifl' and Golden Mist. Going round to the back there was a bit of a mix up and Triclifi’ and Golden Mist fell and were out of the contest. Along the back, Wild Dreams was leading from On Parade, Greenmantle, and Village Guy, the last-mentioned taking third, place as the straight was reached. On Parade went on to win comfortably by four lengths from Wild (Dreams: while three lengths back was the third horse, horse, Village Guy. Fourth place was taken by Rare Rey. Times, 3.21 3-5, 3.23, 3.20 I—s. MAYFIELD HANDICAP, Of 210 sovs (including Silver Cup, value £lO, presented by J. R. McKenzie, Esq), second horse 35 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. Harness. For unhoppled trotters that can do 3.29 or better. One mile and a half, 1 (2)—-.M.r H. Hewson’s I) In Discord, 5371‘5, scr (J. Rapley) 1 5 (s)——Mr R. D. Kennerley’s hr In Bessie Parrish, aged, 48de (J. J. Kennerley) 2 4 (6)-Mr J. A. Mitchell’s h g King’s Guard, aged, ser (R. Berry) 3 Also started: 7 (7) Guy 0’ Mine scr, 10 (9) Raclaim ser, 8 (8) Sandy N scr, 6 (3) Fifa 12yds hhd, 9 (10) Admiral Bingen 36, 2 (1) Norma Bingen 36, 11 (11) Lough Guir 36, 12 (12) Nicoya- 84, 3 (4) Sea Gift 84. Discord, King’s Guard, R-aclasim and Fifa led past the-stand. At the back Discord was in front from Raclaim, King's Guard and. Fifa. Discord was wetl‘» out in front at the entrance to the straight when it broke, but it picked up and finished eight lengths ahead of Bessie Parrish. Five lengths back was King’s Guard, and fourth horse was Raolaim. Times, 3.20 1-5, 3.19, 3.24.