ASHBURTON MEETING.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 95, 23 April 1928, Page 14

ASHBURTON MEETING.

VESUVIUS ON TOP.

DALMENY RUNNER-UP IN DURBAR

KING ABDALLAH REAPS HARVEST

(By Telegraph—Special to " Star."). ASHBURTON, Sunday.

The Ashburton Trotting Club's autumn meeting was held in fine weather and before a larger attendance than usual. The 'course was good. The totalinator handled £17,738, as against £16,887 last year. After the fourth race, B. Jarden was lined £5 as a result of a dispute with the gatekeeper. He was also ordered to apologise, in default one month's*, disqualification. Surprises By Back-markers. Jolly Pet was a strong favourite for the Durbar Handicap, with the PantoHonour Bright bracket second choice. Vesuvius took charge at the start, followed by Chimer and Genuine, who were joined by Great Actress, Fashion Queen, Jolly pet, and Epigram at the end of half a mile. Vesuvius- 'led Epigram to the straight, with a big bunch handy and Dalmeny moving up. Dalmeny was in second place a hundred yards from the post, but broke and Vesuvius beat him by two lengths, with fourth" 1 ' W ° away ana Genuine

Favourite Never Sighted. Pretty Pointer was favourite for the Harvest Handicap, but was never sighted. King Abdallah Boon opened out a gap from Lady Minto and Young Author. Half a mile from home Transport was second. King Abdallah easily held his place, and won by six lengths from Vikota, who took second place in the straight. Logan King arrived late to finish third, with Transport fourth. Pay Out On Three Horses. June de Oro and Joan Dillon (coupled) carried most money in the Autumn Handicap. These two, with Florrie Pointer, Warrenore, and :>ugh Neagh, were the leaders most of the way. Florrie Pointer led to the straight, but a good finish saw June de Oro beat her by a head. Warrenore was two lengths away, with Val Logan next. The winner started in the first race, but was never prominent. Fine Victory from Back Mark. New Metford was a little better backed than Reta Corena and Molly Molloy for the Utility Handicap. Brent Boy led for over a mile, and then broke, Reta Corena £oin» on in front with Lonesome, Oval being next. Len Wood was fourth six furlongs from home, and second to the straight, where he wore Reta Corena down, winning by three lengths. New Metford came with a late | run to get third, twelve lengths away. Daimeny Placed Again. The Arran Chief-Kulnine bracket was favourite for the Rakaia Handicap. Hustler was soon in front, but at the end of five furlongs Dillon Gold joined him, with Jackie Audubon next. Dillon Gold and Jackie Audubon led Dalmeny to the straight, where Jolly Pet joined them, and a great finish saw Jackie Audubon beat Jolly Pet by a neck. Dalmeny was a neck away, and Arran Chief fourth. Results:-— IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, of 130sovs. One mile and a-half. (Limit 3.50.) I—DELIGHTFUL,1 —DELIGHTFUL, limit—G. Holmes . . 1 3—LOITERER. limit 2 6—WRACKLER, limit 3 Also started: (7) June de Oro (coupled with Golden Veil). (3) Author Franz. (8) Toorhcad, (13) Bingen' Wilkes (coupled with Lady Bee). (2) Wild Voyage, (13) Gay Audubon, (12) Roger Lyou (coupled with Royal Locanda, 24yds), (11) I,e Thorpe (14) Limost, (I)) Rose Marie. (9) | Zeta Huon (coupled with Electric Hur>n. 36yds), (15) Wee Brent. (10) MUira, '(16) Elando. (4) Louyh Neagh, limit. Won by a neck, three lengths between i-econd nnd third. Time. 3.29 (2t seconds I within limit). j ALLENTON HANDICAP, of loOsovs. One mile and a-liaff. (For unhoppled trot ters.) 11— AUTHOR THORPE, limit—J. H. Wilson 1 S—CONNIE AUDUBON. 48yds 2 I—FIRST WRACK, limit 3 Also started: (21) Blue nnd Gold, (4) Leon Bellffian, (5) Deceitful. <20) Do Crepe. (10) Tot Logan. (7) Marjory Bingen, (9) Eva Reta, (3) William Wood (coupled with Rustle). (2) Todd Bingen, (17), Molly Bingen. limit: (15) Repute. (1!)) Nelson's Guest. (18) Brent Boy, (8) Nelson Wood, 30yds; (13) Reta •Corena, (6) St. Petrox, 72yds: (14) Lord Tracey. 84yds; (12) We» Patch. 86yds: (16) Toheroa. 108 yds. Won by five lengths pulling up. with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.44 3-5. DURBAR HANDICAP, of 400sovs. Two miles. (Limit 4.38.) 4—VESUVIUS, limit—A. Cox 1 14—DALMENY, 36yds 2 15—EPIGRAM, 4Kyds- 3 Also started: (18) Lulu Lad, (17) Kate Thorpe, (2) Panto (coupled with Honour Bright, 36yds), (7) Chillier, (11) Huon Denver, (16) High Jinks, (10) Theckla Boy, limit; (S) Great Actress, (12) Bonny Spec. (5) Genuine. 12yds; (9) Henry Logan, (1) Jolly Pet, (13) Fashion Queen. 24yds: (13) Jackie Audubon, (3) Rey Logan, (6) Nautwich, 36yds. HARVEST HANDICAP, <5f loOsovs. One mift and a-quarter l . (Limit 2.57.) 4 —KING ABDULLAH, limit—Mischwon 1 2—VIKOTA. 24yds 2 6—LOGAN KING, 24yds 3 Also started: (17) Royal Locanda, (1) Pretty Pointer, (12) Cuddles, (3) Young Author (coupled with Lady Minto. 12yds), limit; (8) Lady Brent, (9) Free Lance. (15) Direct Wave. (13) Springtime, (16) Hard Knocks. 12yds; (10) Transport, (7) I King Sandy, (14) Nipper, (11) Alerton, 24yds; (5) Laplander, 48yds. Won by six lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 2.54 2-5. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Two miles. (Limit 4.35.) I—HUNE DE OKO, limit —Owner ..i. 1 6—FLORRIE POINTER, limit 2 10—WAKENMORE. 24yds 3 Also started : (IS) Locanda Lti (1) Joan Dillon (coupled with the winner), |(14) Mountain Ore, (5) Golden Author, (2) | Lough Neagh. limit; (7) Val Logan. (3) Routine, (4) Mary Locanda, Eiffelton Lass, 24yds; (17) Our Bird. 36yds; (12) Springtime. (16) The Thistle. 48yds; (15) Lifebuoy, 60yds: (11) Warepa, (9) Marlindo, 72yds; (19) Jolly Roger, (13) Underscrub, 9ttyds. Won by a head, two lengths between second hnd third. Time, 4.46 2-5. UTILITY HANDICAP, of 175sovs. Two miles. (Limit 4.58.) S—LEN WOOD, 120vds—Owner .... 1 2—RITA CORENA. 12vds 2 I—NEW METFORD, 24yds 3 Also startedt (IT) Nelson Wfood, (10) Connie Audubon, (16) Leo -Bellman, (6) St. Petrox, (21) De Crepe. (15) Brent Boy, (7) William Wood (coupled with Peter the First, 72yds). (11) Todd Bingen, (10) Lonesome, limit; (3) Molly Molloy, (14) Wee Olga, 12yds; (8) Author Thorpe, (19) Lord Tracey, 24yds; (20) Wee Patch, (12) Audalie, (4) Commander Bingen, 36yds; (13) Oval, 60yds; (9) Trampcrisp. 72yds. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.41 2-5.

RAKAIA HANDICAP, of 225sovs. One mile and a-quarter. (Limit 2.52.) 3-—JACKIE Al'Dl'BON, 24yds—Owner 1 S—JOLLY PET, 24vds 2 2—DALMENY, 36yds 3 Also started : (7) Ayr, (0) Yoicks, (16) Lulu Lad, (10) Kebel, (4) La Sonette, (11) Hustler, limit; (13) Huon Denver, 12yds; (8) Event, (14) Auditress, (6) Dillon Gold, (1) Arran Chief (coupled with Kulnine. 36yds), (12) Locanda's General, (16) Panto, 24yds; (15) Fashion Queen, 36yds; (17) Zenith, 60yds. Won- by a head, same distance between second and third. Time, 2.47. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 175sovsi One mile. (Limit 2.19.) 6—DOUBLE EVENT, 24yds—F. E. Jones 1

3—RUFINE. 24yds 2 S—LOGAN KING, limit 3 Also started: (9) Nipper, (10) Springtime. (7) Free Lance, (2) Mv Sonny (coupled with Glen Array), limit; (10) Nepia, 12yds; (4) Acco, (1) Laplander, 24yds; (8) Ariki, 36yds. Won by half a length, one length between second and third. Time, 2.12 3-5.