SOUTHLAND CLUB

Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27861, 9 January 1956, Page 4

SOUTHLAND CLUB

R. J. SKELTON RIDES FOUR WINNERS

(New Zealand Press Association)

INVERCARGILL, Jan. 8. R. J. Skelton, of Wingatui, rode four winners, including those of both divisions of the Novice Handicap, in six rides on the second day of the Southland Racing Club’s summer meeting on Saturday. There was a good attendance, and the racing was held in fine weather. The winning double. Obelisk and Gypsy Tap, paid £9l 8s 6d for £l. The totalisator handled £43.439 ss, compared with £42,480 on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £83.382 15s - compared with £74,473 5s last

Capet finished second in the Gladstone Hurdles, but was disqualified when his rider. D. M. Te Au, weighed in 31b light. Superdowa was then placed second. Lovelock third, and Waldeck fourth. At the adjourned inquiry into the fall of Ocean Flight. Marjo, and Soumai in the Invercargill Gold Cup on Tuesday, it was found that the fall was accidental. There was no interference, and the track was in good order, but rain had made the surface a little greasy, and this was responsible for Marjo’s fall. In the Novice Handicap on Saturdav, Sheeogue. ridden by S. J. Anderton, fell about three furlongs and a half from the finish. Anderton aid that no other horse or rider contributed to the incident. His mount slipped on making the turn. Plunder, winner of the second division of the Novice Handicap, was swabbed as a routine measure. Results:—

GLADSTONE HURDLE HANDICAP, of £325; about one mile and five furlongs.— 3. 4 MILLING BAY (10) 9-2 R. Thomson 1; 7. 7 Superdowa (11) 9-0 A. R. B. Lord 2; 5, 6 Lovelock (5) 9-3 W. J. Klemick 3. 1. 1 Shirley’s Pride; 1, 1 Capet; 2.2 Danger Point; 4, 3 Waldeck; 10, 11 Correct Change; 6. 5 Best Bet; 8, 9 Naughty Boy; 9, 10 Barbarossa; 8, 8 Solon also started.

Length: two lengths and a half. Waldeck was fourth. Time, 2min 57 l-ssec. Dividends.—Win: £4 16s. Places: £1 12s 6d. £7 15s 6d. £5 15s. NOVICE HANDICAP, of £300; seven furlongs.—First Division: 4. 4 CHANNEL FLIGHT (3) 8-1 R. J. Skelton 1; 18, 18 Miss Chief (5) 8-5 V. J. Hickev 2; 11, 9 Skye Bridge; 8-10 G. W. Wright 3. 9. 10 Maori Hill; 15. 12 Golden Quest; 6. 6 Supervisor; 5, 5 Burde; 13, 14 Irish Brawl; 20. 17 Dear John; 19, 19 Lord Garnish: 7, 7 Almanac; 14, 15 Och Aye; 1, 1 Jollishah also started.

Length and three-quarters; length and a half. Maori Hill was fourth. Time, Imin 28 3-ssec.

Dividends.—Win: £4 4s 6d. Places: £2 4s. £lO Ils 6d.

Second Division.—l, 1 PLUNDER (24) 9-0 R. J. Skelton 1; 12. 10 Salfaulter (14) 8-0 W. Hanlin 2; 10, 13 De Galard 8-0 R. W. Gould 3.

8, 8 Allan; 3, 3 Sheeogue; 16, 16 Darvel; 21. 21 Inquisitive; 17, 20 The Fluke; 5, 5 Bonny Strathyre; 2,2 Well Cut; 20. 17 Quaker Girl; 19, 19 Arch Villain; 7, 7 Recluse: 14, 15 Astral also started.

Half length; three-quarters of a length. Astral was fourth. Time, Imin 29sec. Dividends.—Win: £2 14s 6d. Places: £1 Ils 6d. £5 18s 6d.

Bracket: Plunder’and Jollishah. SHORTS HANDICAP, of £475; seven furlongs.—l, 1 MA REINE (3) 8-5 J. Didham 1; 4. 4 M.y Friend (5) 7-8 D. N. Hadfield 2; 2.2 Kasr el Nil 8-3 J. M Cappie 3.

3. 3 Brooke; 5, 5 Seven Seas also started.

Length: half length. Brooke was fourth. Time. Imin 26sec.

Dividends.—Win: £2 5s 6d. Places: £1 9s 6d. £2 9s 6d.

SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of £700; one mile and three furlongs.—s, 3 OBELISK (13) 7-9 J. M. Cappie 1; 10. 10 Patris (8) 7-12 B. Parsons 2; 2,2 Dashing (6) 8-7 R. J. Skelton 3.

1. 1 Field Chief; 4, 5 Suphero; 9, 9 Good Abbot: 8. 8 Cheerio: 7. 7 Soumai: 11, 11 Lumphanan; 3, 4 Chandelle; 6, 6 Lucky Bill also started.

Half length; two lengths and a half. Field Chief was fourth. Time, 2min 18 2-ssec.

Dividends.—Win: £lO Bs. Places: £2 7s 6d. £5 4s. £1 16s.

MAKAREWA HACK HANDICAP, of £325; seven furlongs.—l, 1 INLAY (7) 8-3 R. J. Skelton 1: 6, 6 Now Listen (23> 7-8 D. N. Hadfield 2; 5, 5 Dawn Light (11) 7-7 B. Parsons 3. 4. 4 Royal Way; 3, 3 Struggle; 8, 8 Superloch; 12. 10 Athenrv Fair; 10. 9 Lolita: 2. 2 Brig o’ Cally; 2. 2 Tut Tut; 7, 7 Best Sport; 15. 15 Friendly Lad; 9. 11 Super Sport; 11, 12 Lady Eden; 13. 14 Sabin: 14. 13 Kalbra also started. Neck; length and a half. Tut Tut was fourth. Time, Imin 26 4-ssec. Dividends.—Win: £2 8s 6d. Places: £1 8s fid, £3 19s 6d. £3 10s 6d.

SUMMER CUP, of £745; one mile and three furlongs.—2. 2 GYPSY TAP (1) 8-12 R. J. Skelton 1; 7, 7 Spring Night (2) 8-4 D. M. Te Au 2; 5, 5 Sydney Wake (13) 7-3 V. J. Hickey 3.

3. 4 Landon; 1. 1 Montrose; 6. 6 Garoloch; 9, 8 Participation: 4, 3 TJairn Bridge; 10. 10 Swayalong; 13, 13 Reprehend: 12. 12 Southern Call; 11. 11 Davaar: 15, 15 Carron; 14, 14 Cadillac; 8, 9 Ceme also started.

Length: two lengths. Nairn Bridge was fourth. Time. 2min 20 2-ssec. Dividends. —Win: £5. Places: £2 0s 6d, £4 4s 6d. £3 Bs.

SIMPER STAKES, of £300; five furlongs.—3. 4 FUEL (6) 7-8 D. N. Hadfield 1; 1. 1 Grey Light (1) 7-11 J. M. Cappie 2; 4. 3 Salonica 7-11 J. D. Crawford 3. 2,2 Geneva: 5. 5 Caracille; 6, 6 Copper Maid also started.

. Two lengths and a half; length and a half. Copper Maid was fourth. Time Imin 2 l-ssec. Dividends.—Win: £5 Is. Places: £2 12s, £ 1 14s. FINAL HANDICAP, of £450; one mile.— 5, 5 RATHKEALE (4) 8-4 O. W. Wright 1; 2,2 Zingabo (1) 9-0 W. Hanlin 2: 6. 7 Crossed Keys (7) 7-10 R. W. Gould 3, 1 Canasta; 1, 3 Tiles: 4, 4 Aphelion; 8. 6 Defame; 7, 8 Chat Tea also started. Length; three-quarters of a length. Aphelion was fourth. Time, Imin 39 2-ssec. Dividends.—Win: £9 2s. Places: £2 6s 6d, £1 12s, £3 5s 6d. HAVE you studied BARRIER DRAWS? If not write now, enclosing stamped addressed envelope for sample copy. Winners recorded under different track conditions and distances for all meetings (gallops). Write: BARRIER DRAW. P.O. Box 355, Timaru. Advt