THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 57, Issue 180, 13 May 1937, Page 2

THE TURF.

ASHBURTON RACES. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. The Ashburton County Racing Club’s winter meeting, held on the Ashburton racecourse yesterday, was in every way a success. The attendance was large and the meeting provided patrons with an excellent day of racing and trotting. The totalisator showed a wonderful upward trend, the total handled being £18,756 10s, compared with £9874 for the winter meeting in 1936. The Club is to be congratulated on the success of the meeting and on its enterprise in having the date altered from Saturday to yesterday. Following are the concluding results : TRIAL STAKES. Of 100 sovs, second horse 12 sovs and third horse 8 sovs from the stake. Two-year-olds 7.7, three-year-olds 8.4, "four years and upwards 8.7. For horses' that have never won an advertised race at time of starting. Five furlongs. 6 (4)—Mr F. T. Buchanan’s b m Gay Lyric, 3yrs, 8.4 (A. Parsons) 1 3 (3)—Hon. G. R. Hunter and Hon P. C. Webb’s b c Cocksure, 2yrs, 7.7 (C. Masters) 2 8 (7) —Mr G. Brown’s eh f, Almira, 3yrs, 8.4 (N. McLennan) 3

Also started: 10 (9) Calandra 8.7, 1 (1) Vola Dale 8.7, 2 (2) Aggravate 8.4, 9 (10) Elmarch 8.4, 4 (5) Phalanx 8.4, 7 (6) Short Circuit 8.4, 6 (8) Lisnacree 7.7.

Gay Lyric was first to show out after the start, with Almira close up. In the straight Gay Lyric maintained its place and finished a head in front of Cocksure, which beat Almira for second money by a length and a half. Vola Dale was fourth. Time, 1.2 3-5.

FAIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP Of 125 sovs, second horse 15 so fraud •third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Ono mile.

1 (1) —Mr D. E. Wanklyn’s b g Miracle, 4yrs, 8.0 (C. Wilson) 1 7 (7) —Mr E. A. Rattray’s b c Dropped Catch, 3yrs, 7.12 (E. Jones) 2 3 (3) —Mr J. D. Simpson’s, ch i Orange Bud, 3yrs, 7.12 (J. McFarlane) 3

Also started: 2 (2) Made Money 8.2, 4 (4) Day Dress 8.0, 6 (5) Silver Slipper 7.10, 5 (6) Forum 7.7 (coupled with Coalpit 7.7), 9 (9) Twilight Song 7.i, d (8) JLochain 7.7. Miracle led out from the start followed by Lochain and Made Money. Day Dress was in second place at the entrance to the straight, and then Miracle went on to win by two lengths from Dropped Catch, while the third horse, Orange Bud, was half a length back. Silver Slipper was fourth. Time, 1.43 3-3. FLYING HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs, second horse 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 3 (s)—Messrs T. and W. B. McCone’s hr m Queen Dorothy, aged, 7.9 (J. McFarlane) 1 1 (2) —Mr J. Munro’s b c Grey: ■ Honour, 4yrs, 8.0 (C, Wilson) 2 S' (6)—Dr. M. G. Louisson’s br g Invoice, syrs, 7.8 (M. Caddy) 3 Also started: 2 (1) Rebel Chief 9.7, 7 (9) Epris 8.8, 9 (8) Fairweather 8.8, 4 (4) Metal Bird 7.10, 6 (7) Stolen March 7.8, 5 (3) Fiord 7.7. Rebel Chief and Grey Honour were most prominent after the start and they led into the straight. Queen Dorothy then came to light, and won by three lengths from Grey Honour, while Invoice was two lengths back, third. Epris was fourth. Time, 1.28.

RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP. Of 130 sovs, second horse 15 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Harness. For horses than can do 3.39 or better. One mile and a-lialf.

9 (12) —Mr W. Hiddlestone’s ch m Olivo King, 6yrs, 12yds (O. Cameron) 1 2 (2)—Mr H. W. Aker’s b g Waitaki Power, 4yrs, 36yds (M. Holmes) 2 8 (3) —Mr A. Leggett’s b m Heather Queen, 6yrs, scr (Owner) 3

Also Started: 13 (13) Hughie Wrack, 11 (8) True Reflection, 12 (11) Pukeuri, 7 (7) Lazybones, 10 (10) Donor, 5 (3) Royal Doulton, 6 (9) Poste Haste, 3 (5) Intrigue, 1 (1) Horsepower, 4 (6) Chelidon.

The leaders passing the stand were Royal Doulton, True Reflection, Hughie Wrack, Donor and Lazybones. At the back Chelidon went to the front for a brief spell, with Olivo King next. The last-named then moved up and came on to win by half a length from Waitaki Power, while Heather Queen was a length hack, third. Fourth iplace was v filled by Intrigue. Times, 3.28 1-5, 3.26 2-5, 3.29 4-5.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB,

BIG TOTALISATOR INCREASE,

DUNEDIN, May 12,

The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting was opened to-day in perfect weather. The track was in ideal condition, and there was a big attendance, the *be9t for ten years. The totalisator handled £26,555 10s, compared with £14,942 10s on the first day last year. Further results: St. Clair Handicap, of 175 sovs; un-

hoppled trotters, 4.0 class; one mile and five furlongs—l-1 Grade Fields scr (Townley) 1, 4-3 Prince Harvester 36 (Franks) 2, 2-2 Sphinx 12 (Lattimore) 3. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 3.47 3-5. Renown Handicap, of 175 sovs, 3.35 class; one mile and a half—l-1 Bill B. scr (Fraser jun.) 1, 3-3 Great Don scr (Watts) 2, 13-13 Master Potts scr (F. Johnson) 3. Won by four lengths, seven lengths between second and third. Time, 3.24 4-5. Flying Handicap, of 300 sovs, 2.48 class; one mile and a quarter —1-1 Rocks Ahead scr (Walsh) 1, 3-4 Guy Junior 24 (Edwards) 2, 5-5 Aristotle scr (Motz) 3. Won by four lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2.47 3-5. Acceptances for Saturday. Tahuna Handicap, of 150 sovs; 3.45 class; one mile and a half.—Appomatox, Betty Drusus, Native Kowhal, owitt Guy scr, Violet Wrack 12, Highrate, Es tiier, Jean Ballin 24, Patty JLodd, Pilot Peter 36, Chiming Wrack, Gay nor, Sir Kit 48, Fairy Brooks 84, Parrish Chimes 96. Pacific Handicap, of 200 sovs; 2.i0 class; one mile. —Celebrity, Donald Dhu, Gold'Salute, Harold'Wrack, Deitrmi, Marsceres, Royal de Oro, Morewa, Russell Pointer, Sliandon Chimes, Oliver Black, Snowy de Uia, Vologda scr, Belie Grattan, Sun Worshipper 12, n,splendor 24. ooutnland Handicap, of 150 aovs; 3.43 class ; one mile and a half.—Adverse, Debenture, Grattanella, Guy Azaleas, Jane Worthy, King Axworthy jiving's Jubilee, Master Dido, Utapm Dee, oeasc-ape scr. Dolores Silit 36, Master Potts 60

JAing George Handicap, of 400 sovs; 4.32 class; two miles.—Battlefield, Kongomai scr, Francis Lincoln, Marie celeste, Moreilo 12, Guy Junior, Village Guy, Pot Luck 24, Rocks Ahead 00, Lucky Jack 48. James Memorial Handicap, of 175 sovs; 3.16 class; one mile and three. iurlongs.—Alpine Prince, Bill 8., Casino, Civic, Diversion, Embark, Gailinrord, Player Red Pigeon, Seaward de Dio, Vinco, Waiter Guy, Worthy :.\eed scr, Carver Doone 12, Guy Mauritius, Oliver Daduie 12, JNight Voyage, iNorina urattan 24.

Royal Handicap, ol 175 sovs; 3.38 class; one. mile and a half.—Colonel urattan, Glenastle, Kaitawa, Master Potts, Oasis, Sinbad, Raroro scr, Dlack Marble, Boltaire, Fine Art, Frisco Silk, Gold Pot, Rollalong, Great Don 12, Worthy Need 36, Bill B. 48. Peninsula Handicap, of 175 sovs; 4.0 class; one mile and five furlongs.— Esther, Gaynor, Highrate, Jean Ballin, Dee Boy, Sir Kit, Pilot Peter scr, opliinx, Walter Wrack 24, Gracie melds, Fairy .Brooks, Guy Hugo 36, Orphan Bingen, Parrish Chimes, Prince Harvester 48, Golden Bingen 60.

Farewell Handicap, of 250 sovs; 2.46 class; one nine anu a quarter.—Anstotie, Battlefield, Big Autlior, Mane celeste, luoieilo scr, lnancis Lincoln, juuciiy Jack, Village Guy, Rocfis meau 12, Guy Junior 24.

SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB.

SHILLELAGH WOOD WINS

STEEPLES

INVERCARGILL, May 12,

Beautiful weather was experienced for the Southland Racing Club’s winter meeting alter the frost overnight. The attendance was good, the track heavy, andi the totalisator haualed Di6,oud tUs, against £12,891 last year. Results.

Ritchie Memorial Steeplechase, of 165 sovs; two miles and a half.—l (1) Shillelagh Wood 9.3 (Langford) 1,2 (2) Black Banner 9.13 2, 4 (4) Miss Winston 9.9 3. Won by six lengths; eight lengths between second and third. Time, 5.35. Otatara Trot Handicap, of 150 sovs; one ill) and a half.—4 (4) Labour Chimes scr (Mitchell) 1, 9 (10) Happy King scr 2, 3 (2) Capri 12 3. W'on by ten lengths; length between second and third. Time, 3.42 3-5. Blulf Handicap, of 125 sovs; one mile.—2 (1) Johnny 9.0 (Voigfit) 1, 1 (1) Cor ban 8.4 2, 3 (3) Cintilla 8.11 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; neck between second and third. Time, 1.50. President’s Handicap, of 155 sovs; seven furlongs.—l (1) Alma 7.9 (Spratt) 1,2 (2) Double Shot 7.8 2, 3 (3) Bay Duke 95 3. Won by four iengtlis; half a length between second and third. All Humbug was fourth. Time, 1.33 4-5.

HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB.

PADISHAH WINS CUP,

HASTINGS, May 12

The H'awke’s Bay Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was concluded to-day in fino weather. The attendance was the largest for many years. The fields were good and the racing interesting. The totalisator investments were £12,161, compared with £8628 on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £26,364, against £15,891 10s last year, an increase of £10,472 10s. Further results:

Twyford Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—3 Fossicked' 8.1 (Leach) 1, 1 Gironde 8.0 (Atkins) 2, 5 Nereus 8.4 (Anderson) 3. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 1.15 3-5. Coronation Cup, of 225 sovs; one mile ancl a quarter—l Padishah 8.8 (Morris) 1, 4 Catalogue 8.6 (Leach) 2, 4 Soho 7.7 (Marsh) 3. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 2.7 3-5. Juvenile Handicap, of 100 sovs; 51 furlongs—l Bluffer 8.9 (Anderson) 1, 4 Felicitation 8.7 (Shields) 2, 3 Son and Heir 8.7 (Morris) 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.9. Akitio Handicap, of'loo sovs; nine furlongs—2 Trailer 7.7 (Marsh) 1, 4 Haniarin 8.5 (Molley) 2, 3 Agog 7.8 (Forsyth) 3. Won by two lengths, a

head between second and third. Time, 1.57.

Okawa Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—l Peter Beckford 9.0 (Atkins) 1, 4 Blygain 8.6 (Marsh) 2,2 Sir Nigel 8.7 (Morris) 3. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.14.

EGMONT RACING CLUB.

DON ERMA WINS STEEPLECHASE

PALMERSTON NORTH, May 12

The first day of the Egmont meeting was held in ideal weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £19,680, against £12,126 10s last year. Concluding results: — Egmont Steeplechase, of 300 sovs; about two miles and a half —2 (2) Don Erma 9.7 1, 4 (4) Monastic 9.0 2, 5 (5) Pahu 9.7 3. Won by two lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 5.26 1-5. Mcßae Cup, of 250 sovs; one mile and a quarter —1 1(1) Arctic King 9.0 (P. Burgess) 1, 3 (3) Master Cyklon 8.4 2,2 (2) Onewhetu 8.11 3. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.11. Hack Scurry, of 125 sovs; five furlongs—l (1) Surella 8.9 (Wiggins) 1, 2 (2) Erebus 9,3 2, 3 (3) Race Call 7.12 3. Won by' two lengths; a head between second and third. Tawhiti Handicap, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs—l (2) Friesland 9.4 (Monckley) 1, 3 (3) Gold Mission 7.13 2, 9 (9) Corowa 7.7 3. Won by a length; half a length between second and, third. Time, 1.30.

OTAKI-MAQRI RACING CLUB.

KORERO WINS CUP

OTAKI, May 12

The Otaki-Maori Racing Club’s meeting was held in fine weather on a good track. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator handled £11,850, against £SOBI last year. Concluding results:— Waitoliu Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—4 Dorado 8.8 (Williams) 1, 3 Golden Chest 8,4 2, 5 Patagonia 7.9 3. Won by half a length; same between second and third, fime, 1.18 3-5.

Coronation Cup Handicap, of 280 sovs; one mile and a quarter —1 Korero 8.9 (Faulkner) 1,2 Boomerang 7.13 2, 6 Rona Bay 8.2 3. Won by a length and a half; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.9 4-5. Otaki Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and 55 yards—7 Grampion 7.13 (Sim) 1, 4 Warlap 8.2 2, 8 Even Money 7.7 3. Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.49 1-5. Huia Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—3 Pukeko 9.0 (Wilson) 1,2 Top Rank 7.7 2*4 Mister Quex 7.7 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.18 1-5. Te Horo Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—6 Royal Record 7.10 1,2 Sunny Blonde 7.10 2, 3 Marcus Cicero 8.6 3. Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, 1.32 2-5.

BAY OF ISLANDS RACING CLUB.

ROXY SUCCESFUL,

PUKEKOHE, May 12

The Bay of Islands Racing Club’s meeting was held at i J ukekohe to-day in fine weather. Th£re was a very large attendance. The going was holding after recent rain. The totalisator handled £34,523, against £19,445 last years. Results : Coronation Steeplechase, of 320 sovs; about two miles and a half.— 4 (4) Roxy 9.12 (H. Preston) 1, 6 (5) High Quality 10.8 2, 1 (1) Black Marlin 10.2 3.' Won by two lengths and a half. Time, 4.56 2-5. Queen Elizabeth Hack Cup, of 130 sovs; nine furlongs.—l (1) Tip Toes, 8.5 (Goldfinch) 1, 5 (6) Jewelled Girdle 9.1 2, 7 (7) Thurwind 7.7 3. Won by a neck. Time, 2.1 4-5. Queen Mary Handicap, of 170 sovs; six* furlongs.—ll (11) Paso Robles 7.7 (Vaughan) 1, 8 (6) Te Hai 8.0 2, 5 (4) Crooning 8.8 3. Won by half a length. Time, 1.16 3-5. Princesses Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—l (1) Professional 8.7 (T. Green) nl, 7 (8) Pliilemup 8.6 2, 3 (4) Palustra 8.8 3. Won by half a length. Time, 1.17 2-5.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

HANDICAPS DECLARED.

AUCKLAND, May 12

The following are the handicaps for the principal events to be decided at the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting on June 5 and 9:—

Cornwall Handicap, of 550 sovs; one mile and a quarter—King Rey 9.4, Kelly 9.3, KiltoWyn, Scotland 8.11, Onewhetu, Tooley Street, Big Dook 8.6, Sinking Fund, Tybalt 8.3, Korero 8.2, Royal Appellant 8.1, Grateful, Master Cyklon 8.0, Knight of Australia, Royal Dance, Day Wind 7.12, Dark Shadow 7.11, Pakanui 7.9, Horowhenua 7.8, Armacourt, Besiege, Boomerang, Baroscope, De Friend, Elnge, Gay Rose, Gay Broney, Grand City, Jewelled Girdle, Mungatoon, Light Comedy, Loombination, Lord Val, Pennycomequick, Suii’voy, Prince Colossus, Te Hai, Tradesman, Valmint, Quadroon, Winlona, all 7.7.

Great Northern Hurdles, of 1000 sovs; 2i miles—Jolly Beggar 11.13, Tudor 11.3, Bonnie Rollox, Clarion Call. 10.11, Erination, Kiltowyn 10.10, Polydora 10.8, Valpai 10.3, Travelling agent 9.13, Sandy Dix, Ruaform, Royal Limond, Prince of Orange 9.9,. High Quality, Silk Sox, Lap Up 9.8, Roxy, Master Musk, Modern Maid 9.5, Royal Mimic 9.4, Tout le Monde, Lord Val 9.2, Pahu, Iluskie, Killadar, Irish Comet, Monastic, Merry Lap, Valpeen, Royal Nation, Twenty-four Carat, Booldaw, High Star, Boughal, Arcadian, Royal Bengal, Free Air, Black Marlin, all 9.0. Great Northern Steeplechase, of 1250 sovs; about 3£ miles—Tudor 11.13, Bon-

nie Rollox 11.9, Royal Limond 11.4, Billy Boy, Clarion Call 10.11, Esrination 10.10, Polydora 10.8, Valpeen, Windsor Lad 10.5, Valpai 10.3, Don Erma, Allegretto 10.2, Roxy 10.1, Thespis, Golden England 9.12, Pahu, High Quality 9.8, Royal Mimic 9.4, Black Marlin, Irish Comet, En Tour, Huskie, Kinkle, St.’ Musk, Arcadian, Royal Bengal, Monastic, Sky Pilot, Battleground, Indiscretion, Cynical Kid, Free Air, Domo, Hawthorn, Booklaw, Rioghail, London, all 9.0.

BIRCHWOOD HUNT RE-HANDI-CAPS.

INVERCARGILL, May 12. The following re-handicaps have been declared for the Birchwood Hunt meeting:— President’s Handicap—Ashaway 8.9, Johnny 7.10. Gardner Memorial SteeplechaseShillelagh Wood 10.11. Kennels Hack Handicap—Ballad 9.8.

RESULTS AT RANDWICK.

SYDNEY, May 12

Curator easily won the Coronation Cup at the Australian Jockey Club meeting at Ranawick to-day. Goilxg to the front on entering the straight, he gave nothing else a chance. The Chief Ruler gelding Pharaoh, trained by Jamieson, had an equally decisive win in the Sandringham Nursery Handicap. Pharaoh gives promise of developing into a sound stayer. The results included:—

Sandringham Nursery HandicapPharaoh 7.3 (Knox) 1, Publicity 8.7 2, Oakstain 8.5 3. There were 18 starters, including Troy. Won by three lengths; half a length between second and third. Time, 1.25. Royal Plate —Aureu 7.9 (Knox) 1, Shackleton 7.0 2, Canegrass 8.6 3. There were 15 starters. Won by a length and a half; half a length between second and third. Time, I.lof.

Coronation Cup—Curator 8.4 (Papworth) 1, Sculptor 7.1 2, Latharna 7.13 3. There were 12 starters. Won by three lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, 2.31. St. James Plate—Friar’s Switch 8.12 (W. Cook) 1, Kinsfolk 8.7 2, Sally In Step 7.2 3. There were six starters. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.524.

Red Clover and Edible were unplaced in the Balmoral Novice Handicap.