GYMKHANA AT CHERTSEY

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27631, 12 April 1955, Page 9

GYMKHANA AT CHERTSEY

ENTRIES IN ALL CLASSES EXCEED EXPECTATIONS

classe B Of competition were beyond expectations at the gymkhana at Chertsey yesterday. A record attendance by the public was reflected in which were more than — £7 ° be tt er than last yearto record. There were 6© entries in the hocse racing, and only four horses were scratched. Only one horse ran twice. Results were:— Trotting Events Higham Handicap, of two miles (4min 57sec class); trotters. —Assure scr 1; Midlothian set 2; Oaktree 84yds 3. Time, 4min 42sec. TiUyfor Handicap, of two miles (4min 53sec class);' maiden pacers.—First Division: Globe Trbtter scr 1; Silver Casket scr 2; Placid Girl scr 3. Time, 4min 34.65ec. Second DivisionFrancora scr 1; Winning Power scr 2; Quite Probable scr 3. Chertsey Handicap, of two miles (4min 48sec class). —Chupra scr 1; Scottish Laird scr 2; Don’t Regret (T.) 3. Time, 4min 28sec.

Two-year-old Parade, of one mile and a quarter.—lrish Wit scr 1; unnamed horse scr 2; Fontaine scr 3. Time, 2min 50sec.

Free-for-all, of one mile and three furlongs.—Dour gio scr 1; Kyle Lass scr 2; Chupra scr 3. Time, 3min 6.2 sec. National Dancing Highland Fling (under 14).—P. Wilson 1, G. Hart 2, S. Parrant 3. Under eight: G. Hart 1, B. Burns 2, K. Donnell 3. Under 10: J. Hill 1. P. Kinzett 2, R. Hart 3. Under 12: R. Webb 1, C. Stevenson 2, H. Clark and W. Cannon (equal) 3. Highland Reel (open).—J. Fagan 1, C. Fergus 2, J. Newall 3. Sword Dance.—Under eight: W. Hall 1, G. Hart 2, G. Campbell 3. Under 12: R. Webb 1, C. Stevenson 2, E. Olliver and H. Clark (equal) 3. Sword Dance (open).—J. Fagan 1, C. Fergus 2. S. Chapman 3. Seann Triubhais, under 12 years.—C. Stevenson 1, R. Webb 2, F. Olliver and H. Clark 3. Under 14: P. Childs 1, S. Chapman 2, M. Ford 3. Irish Jig.—Under eight years: G. Hart I. S. Marsden 2, W. Horne 3. Under 14: P. Childs 1, S. Chapman 2, M. Ford 3. Under 10: R. Hart 1, P. Chapman 2, J. Thomson 3. Open: J. Fagan 1, A. Griffiths 2, C. Fergus and J. Newall (equal) 3. Cycling

Half-mile Handicap.—J. P. Wylie (scr) 1, S. J. Taylor (30) 2, R. Fowler (15) 3. Time, 61sec. One Mile Handicap (under 19). —J. Mugford 1 B. A’Court 2, G. Holland 3. Time, 2min 30sec.

Twp Mile Handicap.—J. P. Wylie (scr) V Fowler (40) 2, S. Taylor (70) 3. Time, 4min 42sec. Qne Mile Handicap.—J. P. Wylie (scr) 1, R. Fowler (25) 2, T. Cameron (15) 3. Time, 2min 7sec. Two Mile Mid-Canterbury Amateur Championship.—R. Fowler 1, S. Taylor 2, G. Painter 3. Three Mlle Points Scratch Race.—J. P. Wylie 1, G. Painter 2, R. Fowler 3. Time, 7min 27sec. Three Mile Chertsey Wheel Race.—P. J. Wylie 1, R. Fowler 2, G. Painter 3. Time, 6min 45sec. Baby Show Under three months: Anne Gardiner 1, John Ballagh 2. Under six months: Glenis Brown 1, Ross Gilmore 2. Under 12 months: Kelma baby 1. Bazil Murphy 2. HINDS GYMKHANA 2000 ENJOY VARIED PROGRAMME More than 2000 spectators enjoyed a varied programme of events at the annual sports meeting yesterday in the Hinds

Domain. The day was arranged by the Hinds Gymkhana Committee. Gate takings were £203, compared with £lB7 last year.

. There were about 35 entries in the trotting events. There were hack and pony competitions, and a cycling display was given by members of the Tinwald Cycling Club. The cup for the most points won in the amateur athletic events was awarded to P. Cates (Ashburton). Among other attractions were Highland dancing, a fancy dress competition, calf-riding, chain-stepping, and sheaf-tossing. Dog trials and a display of model aeroplanes were held. Music was provided by the Ashburton Scottish Society’s Pipe Band.