THE TURF

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 264, 20 August 1936, Page 2

THE TURF

methven trotting club. WIN AND PLACE BETTING. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Methven Trotting Club was presided over by Mr T. S. Harrison. The chairman reported that the Grounds Committee had met representatives of the Cpunty Council on the racecourse, .when satisfactory arrangements had been made to replant the north-west shelter belt. The following officials wrote accepting their respective appointments:— Messrs A. It. Allardyce (judge), A. J. Hastings (starter), P. L. Donald (clerk of course), Dr. D. G. Wallace (honorary surgeon), J. P. McLeod (honorary veterinary surgeon), F. B. Eobilliard and R. G. Shearman (timekeepers). The programme (as published recently) was received from the Trotting Association approved. In view of the fact that the Australian Performing Rights Association is making claims on racing clubs, it was decided to cut out the usual band programme on race day. It was decided to have a straightout win and place system of betting on the totalisator in lieu of the previous system. In connection with the possibility of injury to horses at the meeting, the committee decided to instruct the veterinary surgeon to take suitable action at"the request of the owner. The secretary was instructed to arrange for the attendance of the County Hospital Ambulance and the services of a St. John Ambulance officer for race day. Mr A. E. Wilson’s offer of a goldmounted whip to the winning driver of the Riverbank Trot was accepted with thanks.

Two new members were elected

EVENTS AT RuSEBERY.

SYDNEY, August 19

At the Rosebery races, H. E. Russell’s sequence of unlticky seconds was broken when Golden Treasure, having its first test over a middle distance, convincingly won the Rosebery Handicap.

The mare, Kembla, whose accent racing has been in the country, led all the way to win the Encourage Welcome Handicap. Golden Gate and Riposte were unplaced in the Flying Welter Handicap. The results included:—

Rosebery Handicap—Golden Treasure (W. Cook) 1, Vaalmore 2, Irving 3. Nine horses started, including Limoux. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.8*. Encourage Welter Handicap—Kembla (McGlynn) 1, Scared 2, Burrandoole 3. Twelve horses started. Won by a length. Time, 1.41*.