ASHBURTON RESULTS

Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34104, 17 March 1976, Page 9

ASHBURTON RESULTS

T.A.B. Code: RG. (Track firm; weather fine.) WINCHMORE HIGH-WEIGhiT $1125; 1600 m. 1/1 THOMAS MELLAY (3) P. J. Heffernans ch c by Mellay—Palmaris 3yrs 61 O. Aiming 1 8/8 RICH MAHAL (5) A, L. Ling’s blk h by Rich Gift—Tauluna 4yrs car. 62.5 K. Morton 2 9/9 TOTARA MAUREEN (8) A. D. Kennedy's b m by Ribotlight—Totara Lass 4yrs ear. 62 W. Berry 3 Others in finishing order: 11/10 Tiger Hunt, 6/5 Stagdance, 10/12 Mating, 5/7 Detroit. 4/4. Raiii Or Shine, 7/6 Persian Market. 2/2 Highland Blend. 12/11 Glencourt, 13/13 Immortal, 3/3 Littup (broke down, destroyed). Three lengths, length and a half. same. Time: 1:38. Trainer: M. P McCann, Riccarton. Win: $3.20. Places: $1.50, $5.55, $5.85.. Quinella: $23.25.

TRIAL STAKES No. 1 $1100; 1410 m 8/7 ROYALMARIS (10) Mrs G. A. Cowie’s b m by Consul’s Flight — P,oyal Trick 4yrs car. 55.5 K. Morton 1 11/9 LATERYL (6) K. D Hughes, A. T. Jones, ; and J. H. Price s b m by Sucaryl—Latin 4yrs 55 D. Waish 2 I 2/4 BLUE BEACON 12) R. Tohill’s ch h by All

Alight 11—Blue Fern 4vrs car. 55.5 G Gullery- 3 Others in finishing order: 5/5 Deuosera. 13/13 Stardrive, 3/3 Tuttasi, 15/15 Gay Review, 4/2 Cool Charm, 16/16 Count Darnlev 9/10 Mandella. 1/1 Darnley Star, 18/18 Lurkio. 6/8 Lycus, 7/6 Noir Vai. 14/14 Belsiren, 9/11 Jeanette’s Joy. 12/11 Paddiwack. 17/17 Sweet and Light. Head, nose, neck. Time: 1:27.3. Trainer: A. W. Prendergast, Wingatui. Win: $22.30. Places: $6.20, $6.80 52.80. Quinella: $730.65.

LAURISTON TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP S 1150; 1200 m. 18/16 COLADA (13) A. R. ' Waugh’s b f by Rangong —Charisma 51 M. McPhle 1 1/1 BOPEPA (1) R. A. Anderson. P. H. McGrath, ‘ and P. F. B. Williams’s ch c by Copenhagen IlQueen of Nymphs 55 J. Pankhurst 2 2/2 NATIVE REIN (3) P G. South’s b f by Reindeer —Native Lass 54 R. Skelton 3 Others in finishing order: 9/9 Aircatch, 6/6 Doncaster Lad. 10/ 11 Big Joy, 3/4 Lady Lucifer, 8/8 Silver Coat, 5/5 Carlton’s Pride 15/15 Fidelia. 13/13 Unic, 7/7 Golan Heights 4/3 Ladv Aristoi, 17/18 Crimp. 11/10 Ristique. 14/14 Sinn Fein. 12/12 Le Risque. 16/17 Castle Grace Neck, two lengths and a half.

four lengths. Time: 1:12.4. Trainer: M. R. Jones, Washdyke. Win: $194.15. Places: $33.35, $1.30, $1.40. Quinella: $179.10. APPRENTICES' HANDICAP $1150; 1600 m. 3/3 COCK YOUR EAR (7) Mrs B. J. Anderton and G. J. Julius’ b in by Mellay—Lochlisten 53.5 car. 51 ' G. Offen 1 1/1. KARNAK (3) F. S. Blogg and S. L. Spiers’ ch m by Bucentour — Desert Secret 4yrs 55.5 car. 55 S. Hibberd 2 4/4 ARGOS (2) R. G. Douglas’ b g by Greek God —Magic Mistress 4yrs 55.5 car. 55.25 C. Sharplin 3( Others in finishing order: 6/6 Galapan. 2/2 Jipcho, 5/5 Big Trouble, 9/9 Jet Setter, 8/8 Never Know. 7/7 Airily. Length, half a head, nose. Time: 1:37.5. Trainer: B J. Anderton, ’Wingatui. Win: $7.30. Places; $2, $l, $2.75. Quinella: $14.45.

TRIAL STAKES No. 1 $1100; 1410 m. 2/2 SIR JAMES (10) Miss A. Peddie’s ch g by Mellay —Allez Vite 4yrs 55 K. Morton 1 4/5 KAIMOTO (18) A. R. and T. D. Birchfield’s b g by Orbiter—Silver Princess 3vr 53 car 53.5 P. Thistoll 2 1/1 FLAMBEE D'OR (17) H. J. Crawford and est. J. A. Wilson’s ch f by Lomond— K.lindle 3yrs 53 R. Skelton 31 Others in finishing order: 8/7 Llaleisa. 3/3 Questo Tempo, 13/171 Comet Boy, 17/13 Falmera, 10/101 Darnetta. 7/8 Kiwi Spirit, 11/11 Country View, 15/14 Piber, 12/151 Lynailie, 5/4 Marachino. 6/6 Lord! Windvale. 14/12 Treasure Light.: 9/9 Glentuckey, 16/16 Basilica. Half a head, two lengths and a quarter, three lengths. Time: 1:26.1. Trainer: A. W. Prendergast. Wingatui ■Win: $5.80. Places: $l.BO. $3.15, $1.40. Quinella: $25.80.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP $2OOO ; 2220 m. 1/1 BLUE DAY ;2) W. A. H. and Mrs Thompson’s gr m by Royal Ridge— Lovely Day syrs 53.5 car. 54 K. Morton. Shared third line to turn, strong finish .. 1 2/2 ROBANNA (7) T. W. Lalor’s ch m by Mellay —Vivien Robe 4yrs 52.5 R. Skelton. Third equal' to straight but in open all the way, fought on. 2 5/5 WARLIGHT (4) W. D. McKenzie’s b g by Freelight—Warfare Byrs 53 G. Heaton. Tried to lead last 1800 metres, run down in straight. . 3 Others in finishing order:— 10/10 Hurryby 51.5 G. Offen. Mid-field and three wide most of way, battled on. 4 9/9 Leyleigh 51.5 M. Batkin. Fourth on inner to straight, just plugged. 5 4/4 Regal Ration 56 G. Lee. One of tail-enders till turn, ran on a little. 6 7/7 Elcano 52 M. McPhie. Shared fourth line to turn, could not quicken. 7 3/3 Ribaldo 53 R. McCann. Rear group all the way. 8 8/8 Horatius car 52 S. Ching Led chase after pacemaker to straight, cordpounded. 9 6/6 Buzzin Along car. 52.25

G. Mein. Tailed off all , the way. 10 Neck, neck, two lengths aud a half. Time: 2:19.6. Trainer: E. A Winsloe, Gore. Win: 82.75. Places: 81, $1.60. , $3.25. j BARFORD HANDICAP, ‘ $1200; 2220 m. j 2/3 MELLANIE (4) A. C., G. I L„ N. A. and Mrs N. A. : Gunn’s gr m by Mellay i —Lucky Streak syrs 54.5 car. 52 G. Offen 1 1 12/9 THE GRANGE (13) J. and Mrs Hurley’s b m by Ribotlight—Weewyn 6yrs 52.5 ear. 50 D. Walsh 2 6/5 GOLDEN GATE (7) D. K. Watson’s ch g by Gate Keeper—Peach 4yrs 53 car. 54.5 K. Morton 3 i Others in finishing order: 8/121 Country Chat, 6/6 Bell Rock, 1/1 j River Scene. 13/13 Ascolay, 9/81 Mr Spitz, 7/7 Aristarchus, 3/4; Sound Barrier. 4/2 Binkie. 14/14 Little Genera], 11/10 Delgado., 10/11 King of Speed Five lengths, two lengths, nose. [ Time: 2:18.5. Trainer: B. J.' Anderton, Wingatui. Win: $4.80. Places: $1.60, $8.45, i $2.65. Quinella: $114.50. COLDSTREAM HANDICAP, $1500; 1200 m. 1/1 PANAGOR (1) P. H. Me- ' Grath’s b g by CopenI hagen ll—Raydella syrs 57.3 J. Pankhurst: ran ; clear early, never looked ' like being headed. 1! | 6/7 STRAD (3) 1. W. Slm- ; moos’ b g by Jekyll— First Fiddle 9yrs 52.5 R. Skelton; shared third line to straight, ran on I well. 2 ; 8/5 HIGH LAKE (10> R. W. I Codling, A. B. Safi and Mrs A. J. Williams’ b m hj’ High Rank—Lakhsmi 4yrs 47.5 car. 46 S. Hibberd. Shared third line to turn, fought on on outer. 3 Others in finishing order:— 2/2 Eros car 48.5 M. McPhie: improved a few places from mid-field in straight. 4 5/4 Corrandulla car. 48.5 M. Batkin: chased winner around home turn, wilted. 5 3/3 Pakistan Flight 53.5 K. Morton: never far off pace, could not quicken. 6 10/11 Ferrier ear. 47.5 L. Collins; slow away, late run wide out. 7 4/6 Star Beau car. 48 R. McAra; never closer than mid-field. 8 ! 11/10 Passpatu 47.5 S. Laughton; always back among tail-enders. 9 7/8 Senator Kennedy car. 48 ' G. Offen; shared fourth line to turn, drifted I out. 10 9/9 Bennelong car. 50.25 P. Thomas; tailed off soon after start, stayed back. 11 1 Length and a half, length. nose. Time: 1:10.2. Trainer: R. F. Pankhurst. Invercargill. > Win: $1.40. Places: $l, $4.20, $3.20. Quinella: $14.50.

ALFORD HANDICAP, $1150; 1410 m. 6/5 LUCKY WILLIAM (3) F. A. O’Neill ? s gr gby Grey William—Carla Bella 6yrs 56.5 K. Morton 1 1/1 RULAWAY (6) P. G. South’s gr g by Tazrula —Vai High 3yrs 56 R. Skelton 2

2/2 GREAT BLAZE (12) T. W Lalor's ch g b' Melley—Debbie Marie 3yrs 55 J. Pankhurst 3 Others In finishing order: 13/13 Melting. 3/3 Jan's Lady, 12/12 Just About, 18/15 Fiery, 10/10 Grev Lonzo. 4/6 Princess Velvet. 11/10 Cyllenlus, 17/17 William Leigh. 9/9 Gray John, 15/14 Ascobelle. 14 z 16 Anthea, 7/8 Osceola, 16/18 Empress Dial. 8/7 Morgantown. 5/4 Bell's Best. Length, half a length, two lengths. Time: 1:25.1 Trainer: F. A. O’Neill. Patearoa Win: $13.30. Places: $4.10. $1.40. $2,45. Quinella: $62.80.