THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 17, 31 October 1938, Page 2

THE TURF.

WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. NAVY BLUE SUCCESSFUL. (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, October 29. The Wellington Trotting Club’s October meeting was held to-day at Hutt Park in fine weather. ‘After overnight rain the track was on comparatively good condition. There was an excellent attendance and speculation was brisk, the totalisator turnover being £29,256, compared with £24,331 10s on the corresponding meeting last year, an increase of £4924 10s. ' Further results:

President’s Handicap, of £225; unhoppled trotters, 4.52 class; two miles—--1-1 Tonee 12 (Bergett) 1, 6-8 Manna’s Son 24 (Holmes) 2, 10-10 Esther scr (Alborn) 3. Won by a length and a half, a neck between second and third. Time, 4.41.

Novice Handicap, of £2OO, 3.43 class; one mile and a half—l-1 Mazaire scr (Donald) 1, 5-5 Mongolian scr (Holmes) 2, 2-2 Palomar scr (Berry) 3. Won by a length, third three lengths away. Time, 3.28 2-5. Suburban Handicap, of £2OO, 2.58 class; one mile and a quarter—4-5 Windsor Lass scr (Pringle) 1, 2-2 Wee Potts scr (Bryce, jun.).2, 5-4 Adversity scr (Mitchell) 3. Won by a length, third -a length away. Time, 2.46 2-5. Electric Handicap of £3OO, 2.47 class; one mile and a quarter—2-2 Navy Blue 12 (Stewart) 1, 5-5 Agile 12 (Donald) 2, 1-1 Marsceres 12 3. Won by a length. Time, 2.44.

INVERCARGILL TROTTING CLUB. VOLOMA WINS CUP. INVERCARGILL, October 29. There was overcast and showery weather for the 'lnvercargill Trotting Club’s spring meeting. Tho x track was in fair order hut .slow. There was a good attendance, and the totalisator handled £16,039, compared with £14,317 last year, an increase of £1721 10s. Concluding results: — Invercargill Cup, of £250 ; 4.47 class ; two miles.—3 (2) Voloma 60 (W. Crosgrove) ], 4 (4) Salalon scr 2, 1 (1) Roan Duke 24 3. Won by threequarters of a length. Times, 4.40 3-5, 4.45 3-5. 4.44 2-5. Crescent Handicap, of £140; 3.39 class; T) miles.—l (1) Gold Bank 60 (W. A. Thomas) 1,2 (3) Seascape scr 2, 6 (5) Mulguy scr 3. Won by threequarters of a length. Times, 3.30 3-5, 3.36 1-5, 3.36 4-5. Travis Memorial Handicap, of £125; 3.4 Q class It) miles. —2 (2) Indian Scout 12 (P. Gallagher) 1, 4 (6) Jock McGrath scr 2, 7 (7) Traveltone 12 3. Won by throequarters of -.a length. Times, 3.49 3-5, 3.54, 3.52 3-5.

Takitimu Handicap, of £125; 3.5 class lj miles.—2 (1) Willow Bank scr (W. Todd) 1, 5 (4) Kentucky Sun scr 2, 1 (3) Great Joy scr 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Times, 3.4 1-5, 3.5, 0.7 o-o.

Members’ Handicap, of £160; 2.58 class ;1£ miles.—2 (2) Roan Duke 36 (W. Todd) 1, 1 (1) Debenture 12 2, 4 (3) Grand Meteor scr 3. 'Won by four lengths. Times, 2.59 2-5, 3.3, 3.4.

BANKS PENINSULA RACING CLUB THE CONCLUDING EVENTS. CHRISTCHURCH, October 29. For the Banks . Peninsula Pacing Ciub’s meeting the course at Motukarara was in first-class order. The attendance was good though the weather was dull. The totalisator handled £15,310, compared with £14,1J?9 last year. Concluding results: Halswell Hack Handicap, of £120; six furlongs—l-1 Rebellion 7.7 (Jennings) 1, 3-2 Flame Queen 7.11 (Wiggins) 2, 5-5 Garonne 8.9 (Ellis) 3. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.16 4-5. Le Boris Handicap, of £150; seven furlongs—3-4 Lady Leigh 7.2 (Johnston) 1, 4-3 Nightcalm (Messervy) 2, 5-5 Rabble 7.0 (Wiggins) 3. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, 1.29. Little River Handicap Trot, of £130: one and a half miles—4-4 Jovial scr (Mouritz) 1, 2-2 Dancing Pirate scr Bell, jun.) 2, 3-3 Tinker 12 (McKendry) 3. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 3,28 1-5. Braekenfield Hack Handicap, of £l2O, seven furlongs—s-4 Lady Middleton 7.13 (Parsons) 1, 1-1 Gironde 9.7 (Ellis) 2, 9-9 Glenacre 8.2 (Wilson) 3. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1.30 3-5.

RANCITIKEI RACING CLUB. BRAZEN KING WINS HANDICAP. MARTON, October 29. The weather was overcast for the Rangitikei Racing Club’s spring meeting held to-day. There was an excellent attendance and' the track was in fine order. The totalisator handled £13,952, against £12,595 10s last year, an iincrease of £156 10s. Concluding results: — MeKelvie Memorial Handicap, of £225; 11 miles.—l Brazen King 9.4 1, 8 Barley Almond 9.5 2, 7 Play On 7.6 3. Won bv four lengths. Time, 2.8. Rangitoto Hack Handicap, of £125 :

one mile and a distance—3 Anto Sweep 7.9 (Andetson) 1. <1 Dainty Sue 8.7 2, 5 Donegal 8.5 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.00 3-5. Clifton Handicap, of £150; six furlongs.—7 Lifeguard 7.1 (Edwards) 1, 1 Race Call 8.13 2,2 Aureus 7.9 3. Won by half a head. Time,l.l4 1-5. Farewell Hack Handicap, of £120; 7 furlongs.—l Golden Ridge 8.5 (Morris) 1, 3 Dark Eagle 7.11 2, 8 Glenthawn 7.0 3. Won by a neck. Time, 1.29 1-5. POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB. DE FRIEND WINS. GISBORNE, October 29. The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s spring meeting was concluded at Makaraka‘%o- - in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the track was good. The totalisator handled £7976 as compared with £8229 10s last year. For the meeting £12,916 was handled, against £13,783 10s last- year. Results:— Second Hurdles, of £125; one mile and a half.—2 Thrasher 9.9 (Rohloff) 1, 7 Bothwell, 9.2 2, 1 Small Boy, 11.9 3. Won. by half a length; same between second and third. Time, 2.48 4-5. Taruheru Hack Handicap, of £120; six furlongs.—l Golden Blonde, S',l2 (Chaplin) 1, 3 Joviality 8.8 2, 4 Huntette, 7.10 3. Won by a length arid a quarter; three lengths between second and thii’d. Time, 1.16. Waikane Hack Cup, of £130; one mile.—2 Mendelssohn, 8.8 (Broughton) 1, 5 Flying Comedy, 8.5 2, 3 Gold Balia:!., 8.11 3. Won by a head; same between second and third. Time, 1.43 4-5.

Spring Handicap, of £145 one mile and a quarter.—-1 De Friend, 9.5 (J. Chaplin) 1,2 Skyway 7.0 2, 3 Gay Hunting 8.2 3. Won by a length and a half each way. Time, 2.8 4-5. Juvenile Stakes, of £llO five furlongs —3 Jayola 9.7 (Butterworth) 1, 4 Hunting Royal 8.4, 2 Silver Bat 6.13 3. Won by a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.2 4-5. Trial Handicap, of £100; six furlongs —1 Gay Laura 8.9 (Broughton) 1, 6 Queen’s Dream 8.0 2,2 Mimicry 8.0 3. Won by a neck each way. Time, 1.15 4-5.

Waimate Hack Hep., of £110; 6 fur.— 2 Okawa 8.9 (Chaplin) 1, T Bold Step 8.12 2, 3 Gay Mimic 8.6 3. Won by half a length. Time, 1.15 1-5,

ROTORUA HUNT CLUB. SIMINT WINS STEEEPLECHASE. ROTORUA, October 29. A successful meeting was held by the Rgtorua-Bay of Plenty Hunt Club today. The weather was ideal with a large crowd and a good track. The totalisator handled £18,771 10s, compared with £14,51? 10s last year, fin increase of £4254.. Results:— _ Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles, of £75; lj miles.—l (1) Little Briton 9.0 (Amundsen) 1, 6 (6) Makoi 9.5 2, 5 (5) Valueless 9.2 3. Won bv six lengths. Time, 2.49 3-5. Innovation Hack Handicap, of £6O; six furlongs and 30 yards.—3 (3) Simla 8.6 (McKenzie) 1, 8 (8) Val Lu 8.6 2, 4 (4) Luleen 8.6 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.17 $-5. Haeremai High-weight Handicap, oi £7O; one mile and 130 yards.—l (1) Dauber 9.0 (Walters) 1,2 (2) Hessketoon 9.9 2, 4 (4) Tralee Rose 9.9 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.51 1-5.

Hack Cup Handicap, of £120; 11 miles.—l (1) Ureklaw 7.7 (Evans) 1, 3 (4) Erlick 8.12 2, 8 (8) Poland 7.7 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 2.8 4-5. Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, of £140; sbout three miles.—3 (3) Simint 10.4 (Muir) 1,2 (1) Lactose 9.0 2, 4 (4) Makoi 9.0 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, 5.53. t

Ladies’ Bracelet, of £SO; one mile and 130 yards.—l (1) Hessketoon 11.2 (Mr Peake) 1, 4 (4) Right Royal 10.7 2, 3 (3) Lady Quex 10.7 3. Won by two 'lengths. Time, 1.55. Haerc Ra Handicap, of £100; six furlongs and 30 yards.-—2 (3) Miss Te Koura 7.7 (Evans) 1, 3 (2) Te Hai 7.4 2, 4 (4) Forest Acre 7.4 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.15 1-5. Master’s Hack Handicap, of £80; six •furlongs and 30 yards.—4 (4) Poland 7.7 (Long) 1, 7 (6) Pound Sterling 7.9 2, 1 (1) Haille Boy 9.0 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.17 2-5. v AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAPS DECLARED. AUCKLAND, October 29. The following handicaps have been declared for the first day of the Avondale .Jockey 'Club’s meeting on Saturday, November 12:— Rnngitoto Hurdles Handicap, of £2OO ; one mile and a half.- —Urination 13.7, High Quality 11.5, High Star 11.0, Shy 10.12, Professional 10.7, Mia Acrca 9.13, Electric Flash 9.10, Maungakaha 9.9, Chikara 9.9, Sinking Fund 9.1, Illimani 9.1, Tane Mahotn, King Musk, Baldric, Brilliant Acre, School Song, Ngakaru, Tutor, Silous 9.0. * King George Handicap, or £350; one mile and a quarter. —Master Brierly 9.0, Whirling 8,13, Jonathan b.Io Round Up 8.13, Kelly 8.12, Kena 8.8, Grateful 7.12. Gold Vaals 7.12, Palmint, Shy, Glen Abb, Forest Acre, Parquet, Armacourt, Mai de Mer, King Theo, Gay Rebel, Erlick 7.0. Juvenile Handicap, of £200; five furlongs.—Royal Tray 8.0, Glen Connell 8.0, Esquire 8.0, Classic 8.0, Karatoki 7.11, Buccaneer 7.10, .Victory 7.9, Mayfair 7.9, Bonny Gaze 7.9, Pantheist 7.9, Tliurna Vaals 7.7, Hunting Capo 7.7, Lady Fox 7.7, Princess Vaals 7.7, Lysis 7.6, Gay Movie 7.5, Little Star 7.5. 1 Members’ Handicap, of £200; ope mile.—Paso Robles 9.6, Jack Tar 8.13, Grateful 8.13, Star Artist 8.8, Miss

Lu 8.1, Crooning 8.1, Inver 8.0, High Tea 7.10, Palustro 7.10, Triune 7.10, Triliiareh 7.4, Paddy the Rip 7.4, Alyth, Bachelor King, Galilee, Surella 7.0.

Three Kings Handicap, of £200; seven furlongs.—Pirate King 9.6, Olympus 8.11, Prival 8.9, Gay Sister 8.9, Hvmtingmore 8.5, Racelino 8.3, Ohtnnha 8.3, Royal Vaals 8.1, Ureklaw 8.1, Leo Colossus 8.0, Fleetwind 7.11, Vaalso 7.10, Cometarium, Inquisitor 7.8, Paint, Docility, Milanion, Oriental Bay, Hot Shot, Eastern Heir, Gold Eagle, Poland, Vintre, Atome, Orally 7.7.

Trial Stakes, of £200; seven furlongs.—Roy Lu, Tane Mahotu, Gamos, Royal Abb, Tupeotu, Maiora, Strathearn, Midland High Sea, Electric Spear, Master Vaals, Bronze Moth, The Trimmer, Devon, Cintrace. Son of the Soil, Volimond colt 8.2, Silver Quex, Bronwen, Penzance, Bonnybelle, Marheke, Venus of Milo, Miss Lovelock, Summary, Norse Lady, First Gold Money, Simla 7.11. Nihotapu Plate, of £350; one mile. —Ringshot 8.9, Melvanui 8.9, Requiem 8.9, Eastern Heir, , Milanion, Olympus, Royevrus, Rakahanga 8.0, Live-in-Idleness 7.13, Coronation 7.7, Vaals Star 7.7. THE VICTORIAN DERBY. NUFFIELD BEATS TEMPEST.

MELBOURNE, October 29. The Weather was warm and sultry for the opening of the Victoria Racing Club’s spring meeting at Flemingtou to-day, and there ups an excellent attendance. Results:— Wakeful Stakes, of £750 ; one mile. —Early Bird, 9.0 (E. Bartle) 1, Talkalot, 9.0 2, Lady Montague 9.0 3. Won by two lengths'; length between second and third. Time, 1 38. Maribyrnong Plate, of £1500; for two-year-olds; five furlongs.—Aurania 8.5 (E. Preston) 1, Aspire *8.5 2, Zonda 8.7 3. Won. by half a neck; neck between second and third. Time, 1.1. L. K. S. MacKinnon Stakes, of £1000; weight-for-age; one mile and a quarter. —Ajax 9.0 (H. Badger) 1, Royal Chief 9.0 (N.Z.) 2, Silemxs.9.o 3. Won by two lengths and a half; length and a half between .second and third. Time, 2.54Victoria. Derby, of £5000; one mile and a half.—Nuffield 8.10 (D. Munro) 1, Tempest 8.10 2, Adios 8.10 3. Caragona led xxntil the straight entrance. Nuffield came throug on the rails, and withstanding a strong challenge from Tempest Avon by a length, with two lengths betAA'eeix second axxd third. Kingdom xvas fourth and Netherlea seventh. Time, 2.344. Cantala Stakes, of £2500; one mile. —St. Constant, 8.3 (W. Cook) 1, Judean 8.0 2, Mohican 8.13 3. Won by txvo lengtlis; length, betAveen second and third. Time, 1.374. Hotham Handicap, of £700; one mile and a half.—Spear Chief, 8.12 (McCarten) 1, L’Aiglon 9.6 2, Catalogue (N.Z.) 8.4 3. Won by a neck; same betAi'een second and third. Time, 2.314.