GYMKHANA AT CHERTSEY

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 68, Issue 146, 2 April 1948, Page 5

GYMKHANA AT CHERTSEY

Varied Programme

■ RESULTS OF EVENTS The Chertsey gymkhana was held on Monday, attracting a. large crowd, who enjoyed a varied programme. There were large entries in the horse, dancing and cycling events, and the novelty events proved exceedingly popular. Conditions for the day were quite good, although a strong wind at times proved troublesome. Mr C. Hay’s Seacraft won the Chertsey Handicap, the main event in the trotting programme. Results: , Dancing Events Highland Fling (Novice, Open)—A. Adams 1, Sylvia Sheat 2, J. Moloney 3. Highland Fling (Under 10) —Janice Lockheacl 1, R. Sibley 2, Joan Parkes 3. Seaun Triubhais (Under 12) —Joan Parkes 1, Michael Wall 2, Paul Kennedy 3. Sword Dance (Under 16) —Kathleen Sweeney 1, Helen Sibley 2, Paul Kennedy 3. Sailors’ Hornpipe (Open)—Kathleen Sweeney 1, Helen Sibley 2, Michael Wall and Paul Kennedy (equal) 3. Trotting Events Maiden Pacers; Two Miles —C. M. Laing’s Ben Addo scr 1, O. E. Hooper’s Merrymaker l’2yds 2, S. Holness’ Fernbrook Jack scr 3. Titne, 4.54. Maiden Trot; Two Miles —R. H.lßutterick’s Pat Review 12yds 1, J. Behrns’ Loyal Wrack 12yds 2, R. Bebbington’s Phyllis Gold scr 3. Time, 4.58. Chertsey Handicap; Two Miles —C. Hay’s Seacraft scr 1, C. Smith’s Gay No*e i2yds 2, R. H. Buttericlc’s Economist 3. Time, 4.48. Novelty Horse Events Musical Chairs —Miss N. Langley 1, Miss J. Hanrahan 2. Potato Race— Miss M. Hanrahan 1, Miss D. Doig 2, Miss N. Langley 3. Rescue RaceMiss J. McAnulty 1, M. and J. Harrison (equal) 2. Bending Race —J. Brick 1. Stick Race —J. McAnulty 1, L. McLachlan 2, Miss A. Harrison 3, Miss M. Hanrahan 4. Hack Race—S. Malcolm 1, K. Copland, 2, G. Langley 3. Pony Events Half-Mile Trot (12 hands) —A. Harrison 1, M. McLachlan 2, M. Hanrahan 3. Mile Trot (14 hands) —Miss P. J. Robinson 1, D.,A. Copland 2, P. J. McAnulty 3. Ladies’ Trot (Saddle) —Miss N. Langley 1, Miss N. Milner 2, Miss E. Behrns 3. Farmers’ Trot —W. MeSweeney 1, R. A. Copland 2. Pony Gallop—Miss G. Robinson 1, J. Langley 2, B. Hanrahan 3, Miss M. Hanrahan 4. Athletic Events 100 Yards Handicap—B. R. Evans and S. J. Taylor (dead heat) 1, F. Bradshaw 3. 220 Yards Handicap—E. Jamieson 1, D. McLengehan 2, C. Bigliam 3. 440 Yards—E. A. McKaskell 1, F. Chapman 2, W. G. Walsh 3. Cycling Half-mile (under 16 years)—G. Doig 1, C. Brawley 2. Half-mile Handicap— L. Fransden 1, E. Cague 1, I. Cague 3. One mile Handicap—R. Williams 1, F. Chapman 2, F. Fransden 3. One and a Half Miles Handicap—E. A. McKaskell 1, J. Ritchie 2, R. Ayres 3. Mile Consolation—F. Bradshaw 1 A G. McGregor 2, R. Craig 3. Two Miles Mid-Canterbury Championship—F. G. Chapman 1, R. Craig 2, F. Bradshaw 3. Novelty Events , Pillow Fight—K. Mead 1, R. Copland 2. Best Decorated Cycle—Miss M. Jamieson 1, Miss M. Bishop 2. Fancy Dress —Miss K. Bishop 1, McCrea twins (equal) 2. Coloured Tricycle— Murray Long 1, Barry Doig 2, Arthur Long 3. Sheaf Tossing—W. G. Copland 1. Height, 29ft. * Gin. Ladies’ Chain Stepping—Mrs D. Needham 1 (21yds lft. Bins.), Men’s Chain Stepping)—A. R. Malcolm, D. Steele, B. W. Gibian, S. Clark, V. R. Copland, N. B. Carney, all equal (21yds". lft. 6ins.). Baby Show , , Under Six Months —Margaret Chilton 1.. Twelve to Eighteen Months — Mrs J. Invin’s baby 1. Eighteen Months to Two Years—Bevan Crozier 1.