Chertsey gymkhana had something for all

Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34133, 21 April 1976, Page 19

Chertsey gymkhana had something for all

The annual Chertsey 1 gymkhana and nontotalisator trotting meeting held on Monday in warm sunshine attracted an estimated 5000 patrons. Gate takings were $1159. The gvmkhana maintained. Its popularity as the main; Faster holiday attraction in the Ashburton district, and the varied programme had appeal for all ages. The Chertsey Cup, the main race in the nine-event trotting programme, went to Times Square, driven by L G. Thomas. The double on this race and the Second Leafmore handicap was $42. Among the attractions on the programme were a display by girls of the Buckett’si Gymnasium, Christchurch, and for the first time at the gymkhana, an exhibition of; karate. A total of 46 young riders pompeted in the programme of 12 pony events. Other attractions during the day' included cycling, national dancing. novelty events, and sideshow and carnival attractions. Main gymkhana results' included:— »ONV EVETNS (Judge, Mr A. Malcolm) Best boy or girl rider. — 13-

1 years and over: Raeleen Kiesanowski. Eve, 1. 11 and under 13: Janeen Jowers. Bridget. 1. 10 years and under: T. Harrington. Wee Guy. 1. Most points over all events. —Girls: Julie Srhoy. Bay Minka, 1. Challenge Cup. over-all points, pony club member, on one mount: Julie Srhoy, Bay Minka HIGHLAND DANCING (Judges, Mesdames C. Cole and S. Moore* I Canterbury provincial cham-j , pionship seann triubhais, under i 10: Rana Kirkpatrick. 69. 1; Elizabeth Heine, 68, 2; Darryn I McDonnell. 66. 3. Canterbury provincial championship sailor's hornpipe, open: Cliarmaine Quaid. 86. 1: Julie Bowdern, 84. 2; Christine Rouse, | 83. 3. Medal for youngest com-1 1 petitor. Kini Edgier (Timaru), aged four years. CYCLING Two-mile Mid - Canterbury , championship: K. Reid I. G. Sword 2. G Day 3. Time. 5:9.3. One and a half mile Chertsey wheelrace: K. Reid 1. G. Sword 2. G Day 3. Time. 3:51.6. BABY SHOW Under six months. — Boys: Philip Craw 1, Hamish Mackenzie 2 Girls: Tania Gallagher; 1. Jolene Gerrand 2. Six and under 12 months: Boys: Nicholas Pethig 1, Dean Hillyer 2. Girls: I Sonia de Filippi 1, Madeleine McArthur 2 Twelve and under 18J months.—Boss: Ryan Eustace 1.1 Jonathan Pawsey 2 Girls: Philippa Jones 1. Darelle; Gourdie 2. TROTTING EVENTS Tillyfour Handicap. maiden i pacers. 2400 m —Charlie Wood tH. Lowei 1. In To Win (L. G. Thomas, 2, Truant Lass L. C. Max • 3. Time: 3:18.4. Dividend. 53.80. Withell Memorial Handicap., maiden pacers. 2400 m — First division. Cerebus tR. H. Negus)*

i 1. Twinkle Star (P. G. O’Reilly 1 jun.) 2, Panasonic <R. G. Claugh- - ton) 3. Time: 3:20.3. Dividend. . 53.80. Second division: Sly One t <C. W. McLachlan) 1, Lopez Com- : mand (D. A. Newell* 2. Torsim iR S. Caskey) 3. Time, 3:25.9. . Dividend. $2.95. First Higham Handicap, trotters. CO or better. 3200 m—Heartibreak iP. A. Kay* 1, Vendor Boy hC. de Fillipi) 2, Tana Wood <D. D. McCormick* 3. Time, 4:39.0. ~ Dividend. $3.40. i Second Higham Handicap. ; trotters. CO or better, 3200 m. -- i Robert Hodgen <P A Hex wood) 1. Question Mark i.L L. Ferguson* 2. Bye Bye Lady iP. G_* : 1 O'Reilly jun.) 3. Time, 4:39.9. • Dividend, $5.10. -i Chertsey Cup. Cl or better. 3200 m—Times Square (L. G. Thomas) J. Johnny Cheer (W. ,R. Butt), 2. Avalon Hero iF. R. Bebbington* 3. Time. 4:32.0. Dividend. $4.65. Kenmuir Stakes, two-year-olds, 2400m.—First division: Waratah Queen t.N S. Berry) 1, Fiesta ■ Gold <C. W. McLauchlan) 2, Loch 1 Neagh (J. J. Thompson* 3. Time. 3:27.8. Dividend. $3.80. Second! division: Remorse (A. M. Harrison) 1, Battered Boy iC. H. G ; Irvine) 2. Able Nomis <B W. Dawson) 3. Time, 3:27.5. Divi- ! I dend, 52.10. • First Leafmore Handicap, (maiden pacers, 3200m.—Electric! -A. Edge) 1. Cerebus (R. H. :• Negus) 2. All Aglow (A. M .(Harrison* 3. Time, 4:33.8. Dividend. $2.90 Second Leafmore Handicap, maiden pacers. 3200 m. — Charlie Wood (D. D. McCormick) 1. Panasonic (R. G. Claughton) 2. Twinkle Star <P. G. O'Reilly, jun.) 3. Time. 4:25.7. Dividend. $3.80. Lynch Memorial Free-for-AU. C2 or better. 2400m —True Fortune J. I. Ferguson* 1, Staveley ,-W. E. Lowe* 2. Ladx Hodgen ! >p. G. O’Reilly, jun ) 3. Time.l *3:12.1. Dividend, $4.25. 1