CANTERBURY PARK T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING.

Press, Volume XIIX, Issue 14553, 2 January 1913, Page 8

CANTERBURY PARK T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING.

Though a plight drizzle fell in the forenoon, tho weather wa3 by no means unfavourable yesterday for the opening of tho Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Summer Meeting, and thero was a very good attendance. The track wa3 in first-class order, fast times wero registered during the day, and there was some interesting racing. The totalisator investments were £15,944, as compared with £12,572 10s last year. Results: — TEMPLE-TON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 70 soya; Eccond 9 soys, and third 6 soys from stake. Two miles. 6. Hall and Simpson's b g Frandocia, by Franz—Cuppodocia, syrs, 17sco (T. W. Price, jun.) 1 •1. D. Spence's eh g The Whip, 4yrs, Bscc (J. Messervcy) 2 6. W. McKenna's b g Little Joe, Oyrs, ITsec .. .. .. (J. Tudhope) 3 15 Aiita Bscc, 9 Woodwild lOsec, 10 Maggie Wylie lOsec, 12 Leith Usee, 1G St. Trella Msec, 14 Lady Ruby Usee, 3 Merrywood lGsec, 2 Vanilla 16sec, 11 Rudolph ITsec, 11 Ireland ISsoc, 13 Claribel 16sec, 4 Wattlewood ISacc, 7 Bridal Rose lftsec, 5 Maori Haka 20sec, and 5 Rhcima SOsec also started.

(Rudolph and Ireland and Maori Haka and Rheims were coupled on the totalisator.)

Wattlcwood led for hall a mile, when •Maori Haka took charge, but the latter at the end of six furlongs, and Frandocia, were in front with half the journey gono, followed by Little Joe, St. Trclla, Merrywood, and Tho Whip. Going along the back Tho Whip_ ran into second place, and ho and Frandocia drew out from the others. In a good finish Frandocia won by a length and a half from The Whip, with Litt:e Joe a dozen lengths away third. Lady Ruby was fourth, just in front of Wattlowood. Timo, Smin 6 4-sth sec.

.LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in saddle), of 50 soys; second 5 soys from stake. One mile and a half. 2. Miss Bush's br m Mayflower, by Galindo—Lincoln Yet mare, 63ec ' ~ (Mr J. Wilson) 1 3. Miss Anderson's b g Hiroki, Gyrs, Ssec .. .. (Mr J. Anderson) 2 15. Miss Freda's eh g Hardwood, aged, Bsec .. .. (Mr H. Smafley) 3 10 Lionheart scr, 4 Chrysos 6sec, 11 Aladdin Gsec, 14 Rudston 7sec, 15 Proud Boy 7scc, 13 First Bell 7sec, 1 Grey Ruin 7sec, 16 Hekati 7sec, 17 Chief Bachelor 7sec, 3 Maori Princess Bsec, 5 Jeanetto Ssec, 5 Sea Chief Bsec, G The Quack Bscc, 6 Spanish Lace Bscc, 7 Maori Wood 9sec, 8 Edenwood Ssec, 8 DuboßC 9aec, 11 Myrtle Mooro 9aec, and 11 Punter W. 9sec also started.

(Hiroki and Miaori Princess, Jeanetto and Sea Chief, The Quack and Spanish Lace, Edenwood and Dubosc, "and Myrtlo Moore and Punter W. were coupled.) Hiroki was quickest to begin, and passing the stand was followed by Mayflower, Hardwood and Grey Ruin. Going along the back Mayflower took charge, but half a milo from home broke, and Hiroki again went to the front. Mayflower, however, was got going again quickly, and soon had Miroki's measure, winning by half a dozen lengths. Hardwood was -twelve lengths away third, with Jeanetto and Spaaish Lace a long way back next, lime, 3min 56sec.

PLUMP lON HANDICAP (in harness;, of 200 soys; second 30 soys, and third 20 soys from stake. Two miles. 3. M. Clarice's b m Lodi, by Rothschild —Espanita, aged,.Osec .. (D. Warren) 1 5. E. C. Woodham sb h Blackchild Boy, 6yrs, 12sec .. .• .. (Owner) 2 1. Mrs Hay Smith's Princo Wilkin, Gyrs, Bsec .. .. .. (H. T. Sm.th} 3

11 Quincey scr, 8 Lord Dillon 4sec, 9 Dayspring sec, 10 Prince Warbcck Bsec, 7 Solo lOsec, G Ruby S. lOsec, 2 Ga'vanita lOsec, 12 Wallace Jun. Usee, and 4 MSramar ISsec also started.

Miramar went off smartly, but Blackchild Boy was in charge bb they passed the stand, closely followed by Wallaco junr., Miramar, Galvanita, Ruby S., and Lodi, while Princo Wilkin was making up his ground fast. Wallace junr. was beaten as they went along the back, and five furlongs from home Prince Wilkin had run into third place. B.ackchiid Boy whs still' in front as they turned into tho straight, where Lodi put in a good run on the rails. The latter finished well, and won a good race by three parts of a length. Prince Wilkin was four lengths away third, with Miramar fourth, Galvanita fifth, and Ruby S. next. Time. 4min 43 l-sth sec LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 soys; second 15 soys, and third 10 soys from stake. Two miles. 7. T. Frost's b g Rcdmac, by General Mac l_Speculation, syrs, Ssec (A. Frost) I 1 P Casseil's b m Apple Pie, aged, 10? Ec (E. McDerniott' 2 5. J. Toohey's br c Lucky Chance, 4yrs, 6-=oc .". •• -• ( A - Binnie' 3 3 Wi'd Tree scr, 8 Variation Ssec, 4 Rotorua lOscc. 2 Gee Whizz lOsec, 9 Rockfeller Usee and 6 Terra Firma Usee also started. Rockfeiicr led for a couple of furlongs, but Lucky Chance then took charge, with Apple Pie in third place. Lucky Chance and Apple Pie were on terms at the end of a mile, with Rcdmac closing on them fast. Going a.ong the back, Rcdmac ran past Lucky Chance, whi'e .Apple Pie dropped back. Turning into the'straight Apple Pie P'-'t in a good run, but cou!d not cuite reach Rcdmac, who won by a length. Lucky Chance was four lensrths away third, followed a con*iderab!o distance back by Gee Whizz and Wild Tree, 'iimo, 4min 55 4-sth sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 90 soys; second 13 soys, and third 9 soys from stake. For unhoppled trotters. Two 4 W T.~Lowe's gr g Bushranger, by Die- ' i a » fl r—Girlie, aged. Usee (F. Holmes) 1 5 J H- Power's blk g Tea Tree, asred, ' 3 Pec .. •- •• (Owner) 2 a B Edwards's b g Little Stranger, 6yrs, j CT .. •• •- (Owner) 3 7 Beneater 7sec, 3 Lord Cardigan 13ecc, r rlev»wocd 14? cc, 1 St. Omc; ISsec. 2 Armamcnter 13scc, and 9 J.C.H. ISsec aho St Armanienter quickly established a good UnA but a series of breaks lost him his „i«cc- and a* tbey went out of the straight lor ♦he second mile, Bushranger took charge.

He held his advantage to tho finish, winning by two lengths lrom Tea Tree, who was lour lengths in irout of Little Stranger. Ihen came Lord Cardigan, Repeater, and. Arniamenter. Time, aniin 10 a-6th sec ISLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 85 soys; second 10 soys, and third 5 soys from stake. One mile and a half. 4. H. L. Kettle and E. lilair's b c Childsda.e, by Blacichiid—lrvmgton mare, 3yrs, 12soc .. .. (T. Frost) 1 1- J. W. Rogers's ex g Rolf Boldrcwood, aged, 9sec .. .. (J. Grico) 2 2. J. L. Kecno's b h General Black, aged, Usee .. .. .. (J. Mcsscrvey) 3 17 Dollar Princess 2sec, 14 Lincoln junr. 7sec, 16 General Wylio Sscc, 12 Fiashwood Bsec, 13 Lady Lyons 9sec, 10 Wallet 9scc, 7 Rotoma lOaec, 6 Kini lOsec, 15 Maid of the Forest lOsec, 10 Black Link lOsec, 11 Lord Wallace Usee, 5 Wild Lou Usee, 3 Espnel 12sec, 3 Tottywood 13sec, 14 Mangatini lisec, 8 Professor 13sec, and 8 Rexcordium 13soc also started. (Espinel and Tottywood and Professor and Rexcordium were coupled.) Childsdaie !*t once went to the front, and at the end of half a mile was followed by General Black, Espinel, Lord Wallace, and Rolf Boldrewcod. Half a mi!o from home General Black broke and Rolf Boldrewood took second place. Childsdalc, however, he'd his advantage, and won comfortably by four lengths. General Black was fifty yards away th'rd, followed by Lord Wallace, Rotorua, and Maid of the Forest. Time, Smin 39 l-sth sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 115 eovs; second 1G soys, and third 11 soys from stake. One mile. 2. F. Amor's br f Yellow Ribbon, by Ribbonwood Miss Vera Whipps. 4yrs, 6soc .. .. .. (W. Brown) 1 4. G. Hood's br m Grace Darlington, syrs, 6sec .. .. .. (Owner) 2 5. A. J. O'Malley's m g Scottish Mac, aged, scr .. .. (J. C. Paget) 3 3 Kabroorlio 2soc, 7 Troubadour Ssec, 5 Idaho 4sec, 6 Erina ssec, and 1 Aotea Roa Gsoc also started.

Aotca Roa got away well, and led for half a mile, with Yellow Ribbon and Erinn. The leader then broke badly, and iellow Ribbon went on and won comfortably by eight lengths from Grace Darlington, who was two lengths in front of Scottish Mac, after whom came Erina, Ka'.goorlio, and Idaho. Time, Smin 23 l-sth sec.

FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle), of ICO soys; Eoe->nd 15 soys, and third. 10 soys from stnke. One mile. 3. J. Toohey's br c Lucky Chance, by Underwood—Lucky Ciss, 4yrs, 7*ec (A. Binnie) 1 2. Mrs A. F. Moore's blk p Kobert Emmeft, aged, s?ec .. (J. Mcsservey) 2 8. J. D. Redding's eh g Repeater, aged, Bsec .. .. .. (R. Allan) 3 9 Mi? 3 Florrie C. ecr, 5 Barmagiiio 3sec. I Prince Rufus Spec, 2 V.S. Gso-*, 4 Mountain Rose Gsec, 6 Francita 6sec, and 7 Franzetta Bscc also started.

(Robert Emmott and V.S. were coupled.) Repeater led for six furlongs, when Lucky Chance ran up alongside him, with Robert Emmett next. Repeater broke in tho straight, and Lucky Chance won by two lengths from Robert Emmett, who beat Repenter by half a Icns-th for second place. Next in order were Miss F'orrio C, Prince Rufu3, and Mountain Rose. Time, 2min 25s cc. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The meeting will be continued to-day, and judging by tho acceptances received, there should be some excellent racing. Good fields aro engaged in all the events, the list for tho Champion Handicap including the names of some high-class performers. The first race will start at noon, and thero will be a frequent tram service from Cathedral square. The following is tho day's card: — PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 70 soys; two miles—Corinna Sscc, Mokau ISsec, Mystic lesec, Lionheart IGscc, Black Prince 20sec, Mayflower 20sec, Wild' Bee 21scc, Merry May 22sec, Pyladcs 22sec, Hiroki 22sec, Chrysos 23sec, Admiration 23sec, Ophelia 23sec, Wild Sun 21sec, Silver Prido 21sec, Merrywood 24sec, Wild Mona 2'sec, Hardwood 25sec, Frank Wilkes 2Gscc, Maori Princess 26sec, King William 26sec, Spanish Lace 26sec, Better Luck 27sec, Victor Chief 27sec, Jcanctte 27soc, Maoriwood 23sec, Lady'Rona 28sec, Dubosc 23boc.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in harness), *of 50 soys; one mile and a half— L.E.A. scr, Kirwee lsec, Lady Alma 3sec, Rose Dillon Sscc, Black Arrow 3sec, Dcedemona 3sec, Prince Jr. 3scc, Queen Helen 3sec, Lothario 3soc, Gertie L. 3sec, Porlo dOr 4sec, Silent Bell 4sec, Law Chimea 4sec, Hannah H. 4sec, Ottawa 4sec, Lady Thcckla 4sec, Princess Perfection 4sec, Winnipeg ssec, May Wallace ssec, Foxhill ssec. CHAMPION HANDICAP (in harness),, of 250 soys; two miles—Quincey scr, Aberfcldy scr, Little 'lib 2sec, Gianclla 3sec, Innisfail 4sec,- Prince Alert 4sec, Lodi seec, Prince Wilkin Gsec, Dr. Chutney 6sec, Dayspring Tsec, Prince Warbeck 6scc, Franoco Baec, Betel Nut 9eec, Blackcbild Boy 9sec. HORNIiY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 soys; two miles—Electrocute Bcr, Tea Tree Gsec, Rosalie Usee, Repeater 13sec, Bushranger Msec, Lord Cardigan ITsec, Clevewood 18sec, Monsoon i?ecc, Vigorous lSseo. ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness), of 110 soys; one mile and a half—Solo scr. General Elmo 3scc, Bonification 3sec, Ailcen 4sec, Dollar Princess ssec, Lord Aahton s«ec, First Alarm 9aec, Huia Dillon .Jaec, Franz Josef 9sec, Rothclla 9sec, Specification Jr. lOsec, Rcdniac lOsec, Lady Lyons lOsec, Kini lOsec, Onawa lOsec, Frank Tracey lOsec, General Black lOsec.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 115 bovb; two miles —Link lsec, Elmwood lOsec, Harold Minto 14sec, Lucky Chance 14sec, Harold Jr. lGsoc, The Whip 17sec, Apple Pie 17sec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in harness), of 120-sovs; ono inile—Starchild scr, Piecework scr, Scottish Mac scr, Crown Princo scr, Princo Wilkin lsec, Ariel 2sec, Futurity 2aec, Wallace Jr. 2sec, Waterlog 3sec, Froncita 3sec, Rolf Bo Id re wood 3sec, Grace Darlington 3sec. '

AU REVOIR HANDICAP (in saddle), of 125 soys; one mile—Miss Florrie C. scr, Lopp 2sec, Blackohild Boy 3sec, Ned Corbett 3sec,. Scottish Mao 3aec, Silver Black 3sec, Barmaguie 4sec, Ruby S. 4sec, Prince Rufus Ssec, Red Ribbon Ssec, Robert Emmett Ssec, Troubadour Gsec, Miramar Gsec. GREYMOUTH T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) GREYMOUTH, January 1. The following acceptances have been, received:— RUNANGA HANDICAP (in saddle), of 60 soys; one mile and a ha.f—Fiction scr, Garrett 2sec, Whispering Lad 2scc, Bisa 2aec, The Teacher osec, Nil Despcrandum ssec, Reubin Bsec, Maimot Bsec, Westland lOsec, Galician 12sec, Sergeant Havdock 12scc, Black Cat 12sec, Comrado 14sec, Prudish 14sec, Dunollio lGsec, Childless lGsec. HURRICANE HANDICAP (in harness), of 80 soys; one mile and a quarter—Jingle scr, May Dillon 2acc, Roosevelt Ssec, Lady Marion 6sec, Miss Wallace 6sec, Lord Audley 6sec, Suddito 9aec, First Child 12sec.

TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP (in saddle), of 60 soys; one mile—Stormlcss 23ec, A.T.L. Gsec, Tapanui Bsec, West.and 9sec, Roublo 9sec, Tclltalo 14sec, Muscatel 14sec, Sceptre 14sec, Truco 1 boc, Silver Star-Hsec, Kamil 14« cc, Miss Reaper 14soc, Arcadian ISsec, 80.l Q. 153 cc, Capewell 15sec, E'.ectrum 15sec, Genial 15sec, Fairy Whispers 16sec, Pacific lGsec, McCormick lGsec, Miss Audrey lGsec.

GREY TROTTING CLUB CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 170 soys; two miles—* Jinsr'ft scr. May Dillon 4sec. Beach Boy 15sec, Suddite 17sec, Overland 19sec, Wild Palm Clsec, Diction 21sec.

PAPAROA HANDICAP (in saddle), of 80 soys; one mile and a half—May Dillon scr Minola lOsoc, Chief Spec l*>sec, Fiction 12sec) Motor 12sec, Wild Palm 14sec.

COUNTY HANDICAP (in harness), of 70 soys; two miles—Midas 4sec, Whispering Lad 4sec, Garrett 4sec, The Searcher Bsec, Elkton Hall lOsec, Maimot 14nec, Bohemian 14sec, Flamingo 14sec, Bay View 16sec, Sergeant Have'ock 16sec. R ; ngarooma 16sec. WHIRLWIND HANDICAP (in raddle), of 80 soys; one mile—Roosevelt scr, Mny Di'lon scr, Lady Marian 4sec, Voter 4pcc, Miss Wallace 4sec, Lord Audley 4sec, Mada Ssec, Suddlte 63ec, lanto Gsec, Manola 7sec, First Child Ssec.

NGAHERE HANDICAP (in harness), of 80 soys; one mile and a half—Faction scr, Overland lsec, Diction 2sec. Wi'd Palm 2sec, Midas ssec, Bisa Gsec, Red Ruth Gsec.