TROTTING

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 136, 13 June 1927, Page 7

TROTTING

ASHBURTON MEETING

PETER SWIFT AND ENAWAH

WIN BIG EVENTS

(By Telegraph.)

(Special to "The Evening Post.") CHRISTCHURCH, 11th June. The weather was fine but cold for' the Ashburton Trotting Club's Meeting, which attracted a very large attendance. The totalisator handled £18,586, against £18,----920 last year. The fields were much above the average in size, and there was -some good racing. The Ashburton County Handicap was an exceptionally fine contest; the Sapling Stakes was also an interesting race, though Euawah always looked a winner over the last half-mile.

TRIAL HANDICAP.

In a field ->f 26 for the Trial Handicap No Fear, Jeun Dillon, Direct Wave, and the Bingen Wilkes-lone bracket were evenly backed. Bingen Wilkes, lone, Joan, Dillon, Direct Wave, and Huon Dillon were in charge at the end of a furlong. Two furlongs further on Bingen Wilkes broke, Huon Dillon and lone going on from Direct Wave and No Feur. Six furlongs from home No Fear joined the two leaders, with Direct Wave handy, and Locanda's General moving up. Racing round the home turn Loeanda's General ran to the front, with Huon Dillon and No. Fear next, while Helen and Bay Nut were .not far away. Helen was in front a furlong ■■ from the post, and she won by a good length from Bay Nut, who got up in time to beat Locanda's General by half a length. Slump and Joan Dillon were next.

The winner was allowed to pay a good price, probably as a result of several failures. ' - '

LQNGBEACH HANDICAP.

■Twenty-two trotters contested the Longbeach Handicap, Dolores being favourite. Mickey Audubon was smartest out followed by Lord Tracy; and Dolores, while at the end of a furlong Connie Audubon and Tom' Wilkes were next. Nelson Boy moved Up fast; 1 and at the mile post he was in close attendance ou Mickey Audubon, Lord Tracy, and Dolores. Two furlongs further on-Mickey Audubon, Dolores, and Nelson Boy were" together in the lead, but Dolores broke. Nelson Boy then took charge, followed- by Mickey Audubon aud Dolores, with Lord Tracy a poor fourth. Kelson Boy was done with at the eutrancc to the straight, ■ leaving Mickey Audubon showing.; the way to Dolores. A furlong from the"post MickeyAiidiibon had a lead of several lengths, and though. Dolores finished fast Mickey Audubon lasted long enough to heat her by Jjalf a length. Lord

Tracey was eight lengths away, with Kitty Vr i" U I<)nnio Audubon next. .Mickey Audubon owed his success to his steadiness. Dolores showed great speed, but broke several times. She is an imported mare by Peter Chenault, a horse who is now at the stud here.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP,

lliere were twenty-one starters for the AMburton County Handicap, Bessie Logan ano Dalmeny disputing favouritism. Pluto aud Central Bingen were first out, with i^ulu Lad, Desert Star, and Locanda Child Handy, with Author Jinks and Pan Van moving up fast. At the end of halt a mile Pluto was showing the way to Author Jinks, lan lan, and General Bingen, with Lmlu Lad, Conara, aud Desert Star heading the others. Pluto and Author Jinks were together in the lead at the mile post, where Peter Swift and Bessie Logan were a *ins U£-, Xwo furl°ngs further on Author Jmks went on by himself, and flait a mile from home he was six lengths in front of Pluto, with Peter Swift close up, and .Dalmeny also prominent. Author Jinks had a good lead at the enUanee to the straight, but was commencing to vtiro leter Swift ran to the front a furlong' troin the post, and won easily by a length ?"/ a lialf from Dalmeuy, with Man o' War finishing fast half a length away just in front of Conara, Author Jinks, and irluto.

The winner has some good performances llls credit among the trotters. He went fine effort 6 '^ * this race ' registering a

SAPLING STAKES.

A field of eight juveniles contested the kapling istakes for- two-year-olds. Vestas as favourite but linawak was nearly as well backed. Vestas broke at the start, vimie JUonopole swerved and broke, interfering with Direct Red. The first to show out was Mllo x mto> aud a( . the end q£ a Uu long he was showing the way to Sonoma, Enawah Harvest Child, and Daphne de uro, with Vestas going up fast. A furlong further on Sonoma broke, and at the mile post Enawah and Milo Minto were Oust clear of Vestas, Harvest Child, and Daphne do Oro, tliesc five being in a bunch. Six furlongs from homo .Daphne de Oro joined Enawah in the lead, with Harvest Child and Vestas two leneths S 7 h 1 + Ve + S, taS dropped bilek > W off -T] t 6d, *!? the ,stra'Bht, and stalling off a late challenge by Harvest CJild she v^s of J,f * length- daphne de Oro was eight lengths away, with Vestas fo oVl^ t M°»<?P° le and Mil° tol owed at intervals. •n>7l 1 W"lnel" is.b>' im P°^cd Pelerwah, <md the is a good pacer. Vestas met with a mishap a few days ago, and this may Ua\e prejudiced his chance. Harvest Child £„1 s? hd l0? k"lg, geldinS by Sonoma Harvester, and likely to be good later on

ACTON HANDICAP. T,»T°i ™° A? t l Oa ,Han dicap the field nurabeied SO, and backers went for Great Act-t-^pt" • sed-, a icvr days a S° Mr. J. ii. M Kenzie. Berma Pointer was first to sliow out, iollowed by Logan Maid and Ureat Actress. At the end of -a' furlong treat Actress joined Berma Pointer in the lead, with Logan Muid, Dillon Pride, and King Abdallah next. Great Actress was showing the way to a big bunch at the mile post, but two furlongs further on Huon Denver, joined the leader, with Yoicks and Berma Pointer following at intervals, ureat Actress was always "oin" easily and she beat Huon Denver comfortably by a length. Panto, fiuishinc last, was four lengths away, just in front ot Yoicks, with Logan Lad, Logan Maid, and Denver's Doll next. Great Actress is a solid pacer, and looks certain to reach good company.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP.

A-field of 15 trotters contested the Stewards Handicap, with the SarsaparillaLlusive bracket best backed. Tom -Wilkes was first to show out, followed by Lord Iracey and Silurian, who were soon joined by Oval. When half a mile had been covered, Silurian, Oval, and Lord Tracey joined Tom Wilkes, with Sarsaparilla heading the others. Oval broke seven furlongs from home, Silurian and Sarsaparilla going on in front, with Lord Tracey Underviewer, and Nourmahal handy. The two leaders were well clear at the home turn, with Lord Tracey and Nourmahal next. Sarsaparilla drew clear on reaching the straight, but broke. Silurian then went on in front, and stalling off Sarsa--panlla's-late run, he won by, a length. Nourmahal was four lengths' away, with Lord Tracey next.

It was a lucky win, duo to the fact that Silurian was the only horse in the .nekl who did not make a mistake. Sarsapnrilla would have headed him again in a lew more strides. ,

WINTER HANDICAP,

For the Winter Handicap Bob Logan was a pronounced favourite in a field of 22. Lyonwood was first to show out/with Desert- Star, Sungleam, and Oboe M. Wilkes handy, while Mob, Avenger, Bob Logan, and Hoou Hay were at the head of the others. Desert Star and Sungleam were showing the way to a big bunch at the mile post, where Author Jinks moved up fast. Half a mile, from home Avenger, Author Jinks, Harold Burwood, aud Oboe M. Wilkes were in charge. A little further on Harold Burwood and Author .Tinks drew away together and they ran like lhat to the straight. Harold Burwood then retired, Author Jinks going on in front, with Trimmer moving up. Trimmer finished strongly and beat Author Jinks by a neck. Bob Logan wa.s three lengths away, with Avenger a length further back, while Harold Burwood, Desert Star, and Henry Logan were close up at the head of a bunch.

Trimmer had to put in a good final run to win, and it was an attractive effort. Author Jinks, making his second start, paced a great lace.

FAREWELL HANDICAP,

The concluding event, the Farewell Handicap, saw 17 at tiio post, St. Hubert and Gibraltar disputing favouritism. Hurley Dillon, Scottish Maid, and King Pointer were smartest out. Scottish Maid was leading the other pair at the end of a furlong, and at the five furlong post Logan King had run up to Scottish Maid. Racing for the straight Native Queen and Gibraltar joined in, and when fairly iv line for homo they were in charge. Gibraltar had an advantage, but Native Queen wore him down and won by a length. Logan King was three lengths away, with Free Lance and Harley Dillon next.

The winner is n smart mare by Native King, v good trotter in his day. Logan King was unlucky, as lie lost a lot o£ ground at the start. Results:— Trint Handicap (harness), of J25 soys: ono mile and a half.—l 4 Helen. 30yds behind (A. Chapman), 1; IS Ba- Nut, 21yds belilnd, 2; 18 Locantla's General, 30yds behind, 3. Also started: 19 Dusty Miller, 4 Blngeu Wilkes, 5 lone. 17 Audubon Lad, 14 Jean M'Elwyn, 22 Noblo Dillon, 2 Joan Dillon, 3 Direct Wave, 15 Heroic, 16 Brcntflic, 11 Glenrowan, 10 Red Shiner, 20 Hap, 5 Quality, 1 No Tear, 9 Huon Dillon, 12 Henry Ttacey, 0 Jessie Huon, B First Imperial, S Atliolouc 2-lyds behind, 7 Slump, 21 Scottish .Maid 3li.vds behind, 16 Surfboard ISyds behind. Time,. 3min Msec.

Loiißbeach Handicap (harness), of 150 sovs;----3.50 class; one mllo and a half.—2 Mickey Audubon, scr (J. S. Wilson), 1; 1 Dolores, scr, 2; 10 Lord'Tracy, scr, 3. ' Also started: Molly Molloy, 11 Dolightment, 14 Little Blngon, 17 I'rlnco David, 18 Len Wood, 21 AH I'eters scr, 6 Qutckflro, 13 Kitty Patch 12yds behind. 20 Oold Digger, 10 Connie Audubon 24yds behind, S Llano SCyds behind, 4 Tom Wilkes 48yds behind, 5 May. Audubon COyds behind, 7 Jade, 15 Great Amazon COyds behind, 9 Kelson Boy 72 yds 'behind, 22 Peter the First, 3 Oval 84yds behind, 19 Corwar 00yds behind, 12 Kcmpton 120 yds behind. Time, 3mln 43 4-ssec. ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP (harness), I of 380 soys; 4.38 class; two miles. 10 Peter- Swift, I2yds behind (D. Withers) 1 2 Dalraeny, 48yds behind 2 21 Man-o'-War, 132 yds behind 3 j Also started: 11 General Bingen, 5 Pluto, 20 Moor Chimes, 19 Lulu Lad, 18 Bold Bill scr, I 8 Locanda ■ Child, 14 Desert Star, 8 Conara scr, j 10 Diamond Child, 6 Homer 12yds behind, 4 Avenger 21yds behind, 9 Author Jinks 48yds behind, 13 Fashion Queen 30yds behind. 12* Stunt Artist, 11 Pan Tan, 7 Succession 4Syds behind, 1 Bessie Logan, 17 Holly Boy 84yds behind. Time, 4mln 35 4-usec. NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES «(luirness), of COO soys; one milo aud a half. 2 En&wah (Mr. E. C. Fisken) 1 | 4 Harvest Child » I 5 Daphne do Oro 3 Also started: 7 Milo Minto, 1 Vestas, 6 Di- ! reet Red, 3 Monopoly, 4 Sonoma. Time, 3mlu Acton Handicap (harness), of 350 sors; 334 class; ono mile and a half.—l Great Actress, I scr (D. Withers), 1; 15 Hvion Denver, i'.Oyds behind, 2, 9 Pauto scr 3. Also started: ] 1 Jackie Audubon, 11 Native Queen, 10 Logan Maid, 10 Spring Note, I! My Sonny, 6 Marinca, 2 Denver's Doll, 2 Colene Pointer, 4 Chlmcr, 4 Dlll°n's Pr'de, 10 Benna Pointer, 10 Princess Dillon,, 3 Yotcks, 17 Airman, 7 Slump scr, 7 Krelsler, 14 Planet. 13 King Abdallah, 19 Kxcluslvo, 24 Logan Lad, 20 Free Lance, 21 Wee Gus 12yds behind, 5 St. Bridget, 23 Harley Dillon, 12 Omaha 24yds behind, 18 Dillon Gold, 21_ vieycourt 30yds behind. Time, 3min 2S

.Stewards' Handicap (Harness), of 170 boys; 4.H7 class; two miles.—3 Silurian, scr (R. W. l'rauka), 1. ; 1 Sarsaparilla, 12yds bclilnd, 2; 7 Noucmabal, 108 yds behind, 3. Also started • 10 Great Amazon, '9 Lord Traccy, i Llano, 4 Undervlewer, 72yds behind, 5 Jade, 6 Tom

Wilkes, 13 Peter the First, 3 Elusive {coupled with winner) ser. 2 Oval. 8 Wee Olsa 12yds behind, 12 Pieter Timmerman, 11 Sea Queen S^yds behind. Time, 4mla 53sec.

Winter Handicap (harness), of IT3 sots; 2.52 class; one mile and a quarter.—G Trimmer, 24 yds behind (D. Bennett), 1; 12 Author Jinks, 4Syds behind, 2; 1 Bob Logan, J2yda bohiud, 3. Also started: 10 Lyonwood, 4 Hoon Hay, 21 Oboo M. Wilkes, 15 Suntfeam 12yds behind, IS Desert Star, 20 Nipper, 3 Kuflne, 11 Lady Star scr, 11 Lady Barrister, 5 Henry Logan. 19 Stunt Artist, 13 Harold Burwood, 14 Kaplan.".. S Ave,;—r, G Steb 12yds behind, 17 Fashioi. Queen. 18 Bold Bill, 8 Loeljree 24yds behind, f i-an Van 36yds behind, 7 Man-o'-War 84yds benind. Time, 2min Slsec.

Farewell Handicap (saddie), of ISO sors; 2.20 class; one mile.—ll Native Queen, scr (C. Aker), 1; 2 Gibraltar, scr, 2; 10 Logan King, ser, 3. Also started: 7 Harley Dillon, 0 Itlcliore, 1G Drone, 4 King Pointer, 17 Scottish -Maid scr, 3 Spring Chimes, S Free Lance, 1 St. Hubert, 9 Dillon Gold, 12 Free Pointer, 15 New Court, 14 Bonalena 12yds behind, 13 Moor Chimes, 5 Caprice 36yds behind. Time, 2min 17sec.