AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 78, 1 April 1922, Page 3

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB.

THE AUTUMN MEETING. OPENING DAY'S RACING. GOLD GIRL WINS THE CAMPBELL.' The Auckland Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting was opened to-day in fine weather, and with a large attendance. The track recovered splendidly front tho recent heavy la'i t, providing v-vcolient going, although not as fast as usual. Ii suits: — EDEN TROT HANDICAP, of 250 sots. One mile and a-half. "" LORD ROBERTS, bik h, aged, by Fapanui—Lady Love (R. Millen), limit— owner _ PINE CHILD, bik m, aged (Theo. Allen) limit—owner 2 AODEX, b m, Cyrs CE. J. Morrison), limit—H. G. Robertson 3 Also started: Impetuosity limit, Anselin© limit, Golden Downs limit, Allan the Great limit, Salesman limit, Bellson limit. Never Fear limit, Fiat limit, Molly Park limit. Copper limit, Rosalie Patch limit. Rose Bingen limit, Mat Patch 96yds behind, Sandy Patch 24yds behind, Jenny Wallace limit, Grattan Wilkes 12yds behind, Pete Peter 12yds behind, Peter Kae 48yds behind. Beta Huon 4Syds behind, Sherwood Surprise 00yds behind, Fairbalrn 60yds behind, Peter Dean 84yds behind, Guava S4yda behind, Hula Girl Slyds behind, Aerial Bingen 96yds -behind, Wirihana 144 yds behind, Bon 106 yds behind. When they were let go Molly Park moved first, followed by Audex and Pine Child, but going along the back Bellson ha<i charge with Molly Park as his nearest attendant, and Audex, Pine Child, and Lord Roberts handy, the lied being strung out in a long line. Passing the stand Lord Robert- had worked his way to the frout, being well clear of Rose Bingen, and then came Audex, Fairbairn and Reta Hnon, with Beilson, which broke badly in the straight, heading the others. Going along the back Lord Roberts drew ont, followed by Pine, Child and Audex, none of the others being wthln strikin distance. In the run homo Pine Child broke badly and Lord Robertdrew our to win easily by three le—gt_s. line Child beat Audex uy two and a-half lengths for second honours, and then came Hula Girl, Rose Bingen, Rita Hnon, Bon Bon, Peter Kae, Fairbairn, and Bellson. Time, 3.53. The bracket, Bellson _ad Audex, was favourite. MANGERE HANDICAP (Harness), o£ 250sovs. One mile and a-half. GOLDMAN, eh c, -l.vrs, by Gold Boy— ■unknown (Mr. T. Roe), 24yds behind— J. Rowe 1 SPECIAL TRACET, b g, aged (Mr. L. Goodger), 4Syds behind —owner 3 ANSELIM, br g, 3yrs (Mr. J. Teddy, jur.), limit—owner 3 Also started:' Glenoc, Country GirL Johnny Gold Dnst, Directive, Bellova, Young Disappear, Common BIIJ, Princess, Paddy Dillon, Lengien. and Ivy Audubon all limit, Heather Girl 12yds, Nita Cole 12yds, Golden Wave 12yds, Gold Sound! 36yds, Hypo 48yds, Pani 4Svds, and Gold Flake 48yds behind. Lengien reared and broke her sulky, taking no part in the race, aud when they were let go Director also threw her driver out of the sulky, but he got hack again! but too late to have any chance in the race. Ivy Audubon was first to show ont, leading along the back followed by Glenoc, Anselm and Bellova. Passing the stand Ivy Audubon was out a couple o_ lengths In front of Glenoc, after which came Nita Cole, Anselm, Bellova, 'Pani, and Special Tra-cey, with Goldman heading the others. Going along the back the last time Ivy Audubon was still setting the pace, Glenoc being her nearest attendant, with Anselm and iSpecial Traccy next, while Goldman', irloved up' to within striking distance audi the lot mentioned were all handy turning for home. In tbe rnn to the judge a line struggle was witnessed, Goldman staying the longer and getting the decision by half a 'length from Special JTraeey, which was a similar distance in front of Anselm. Glenoc was fourth ana then came Ivy Audubon, Heather Girl, Gold Flake, and Bellova. Time, 3.40 4-5. Pani was favourite. CAMPBELL HANDICAP (Harness) of lOOOsovs. Two miles. GOLD GIRL, eh m, aged, by Gold BellFlorence (Mr. T. Roe, 4Syds—T. Roe.. 1 WILD BRIAR, eh g, 4yrs (Messrs. Charlison and Graham), limit —J. Bryce .. 2 WILLIAM THE FIRST, b g, aged, (Mr. A. E. Adams), limit—A. E. Adams .. 3 Also started: Prize Pearl 24yds, Corned j Chief 30yds, Woodvalev 30yds, Nlaa Bell <»oyds, and Grand Voyage 72yds. When they were let go Woodvale lost a lost of ground. Wild Briar and William the First going out to make the pace, the latter leading past the stand followed by Wild Briar, Comedy Chief, Gold Girl, Prize Pearl and Nita Bell, with Grand Voyage and Woodvale a long way back. Going along the back William the First was JusC in front of Wild Briar and Prize Pearl, with Comedy Chief, Gold Girl and Nita Bell "handy, the other pair still being well bad?. 'Passing the stand the second time William, tiie First still had charge, but Wild Briar, Nita Bell aud Comedy Chief were weU. placed, with Gold Girl just in behind them. Prize Pearl falling away beaten. Going along the back the last time the leading division bunched u*p and rushed Into tbe home turn, William the First. Wild Briar, ■Cotnedy Chief aud Gold Girl being close together, with Nita Bell and Woodvale close up. In the run home Wild Briar shot out, only to -be immediately challenged by Gold Girl, which finished fast and outstaying: Wild Briar got the wverdict by threequarters of a length. William the First got •third, a length and a-haif away, and then a neck away came Nita Bell, just in front. of Woodvale, with Comedy Chief and Grand Voyage following, Prize Pearl being} a long way back. Time, 4.41. Wild Brian was afvourite. EASTER HANDICAP (Harness), of 230sovs. Two miles. HARRY AUDUBON, b g. 4yrs. by Great Audubon—Sedgewnod I Mr. !■'. W. Walker). :«yds beiiiuu— VV. A. Price.. 1 MY JUNIOR, bik g, aged (Mr. N. G. Katterns). limit—A. McSweenev _ STORMY VOYAGE, bik h, aged (Messrs Glasheen and Busst), 132 yds behind .. 3 Also started: Roi Alto limit. Rua Pere limit, Rostrevor 4Syds, Hint eoyds. Rua Peter refused to strike a gait when. the barrier was released. My Junior going out in toe lead, shoeing the way past the stand followed by Roi Alto. Harry Audubon, Rostrevor, Hint and Stormy Voyage In that order. My Junior still had charge as they trotted along the back the second time, and passing tbe stand was just in, front of Harry Audubon and Rostrevor, with Roi Alto, which was mixing it. next, and Stormy Voyage and Hint following. My Junior drew out going along the back, but crossing the top broke, and Harry Audubon got In front and from that out the issue was never in doubt, the favourite winning easily for four lengths. Stormy Voyage, which tinished wry last. Just got up to get third, a iengtn and a l_ilf ]• _____ My Junior ;md a neck in front of Ito mmmWwi Roi Alto was next. Rua Pere being a long way back. Time, 4.57. Harry Audubon was favourite. / W.R.C. ATTTTJ__N MEETING. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.! TRENTHAM this day. The second day of the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting is being held in lin* but threatening weather. There has been som? rain, but not sufficient to affect the going. Results are as follows:— HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP of 350sovs. One mile and a-half. Grim Joke. 9.8 1 Eerie, 10.S 2 Alteration 10.2 ■> All started. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 2..J0. HUTT HANDICAP of oOOsovs. One mile. Scion, 7.7 1 Blackmail. 8.2 * 2 Bonnie Heather 7.12 :'. Scratched: Grotesque. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.41 4-5. MUiRITAI HANDICAP, of 3Sosovs. One mile. Angelo, 5.7 1 Dissertation, 8.5 2 Liqueur, 7.2 3 Scratched: Lady Nassau. Time, 1.41 _-o.