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Greymouth Evening Star, 9 November 1923, Page 6

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METROPOLITAN TROTS. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 8. The tote handled £53,095, compared with £56,941g on the second day of last year. hollowing are the remaining results : — METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (harness), 1 mile and 5 furlongs— Fancy Boy ... ... ... 1 Earl Derby 2 Lightnin 3 Also started —Colchester, Olive Huon Harold Burwood, Teneriffe, Henry Tracey, Prinzora, Colenut, Cainmie and Logan Lou. Time 3.41 3-5. FREE-FOR-ALL (harness), 1 mile. Logan Chief ... ... ••• 1 Great Hope ... ... ••• 2 Happy Voyage 3 Also started—,Onyx, Trix Pointer and Vilo. Time 2.7 3-5. SOCKBURN HANDICAP (harness), 2 miles. — Whisht 1 Clonmel 2 Marvin Junior 3 Also started —Sir Wildmoor, Theseus Jofyul, Red Oak, Worthy Bingen, St. Anthony, Mangoutu, Kola Boy, Gay Wilkes, Delville Wood, Marietta, Lee Norris, Harold Child, Nighborn and Wild Lad. Time 4.41 3-5. ROYAL HANDICAP (harness), 1 1-4 miles. — Acron ... ... ... ... 1 Don Wild 2 Gleaming 3 Also started—Lady Joan, Bonny Logan, Emperor, Albert Cling, Alto Chimes. Time 2.46.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

SOME GOOD FINISHES.

(Special to “Star.”)

CHRISTCHURCH, November 8. The attendance for the second day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting was again large, while the going was good. —Whiteleigh Handicap—

Dillon S., Amboyna Wood and Bay Boy were the best backed in the W’hiteleigh Handicap. Fairton led Dillon S., Okuti and Mushroom for five furlongs, when Okuti joined Fairton in the lead. Starting on the last lap Okuti was in front, with Fairton, Welcome Beta and Peter the First next, while Mat Patch was moving up fast. Mat Patch joined Okuti half a mile from home, and a little further on he was out in front. Mat Patch led into the straight and won by two lengths from Peter the first, who beat Okuti by two lengths. Colonel Havelock was half a length away, a neck in front of Mushroom.

—Favourite Prevails —

The favourite, Tommy Direct, prevailed in the Railway Handicap, in which Nellie Scott, Phil Smith and Lear Dillon who well backed. Glen Mavis led. Rorke’s Drift, The Rook and Tommy Direct for half a mile, when Tommy Direct moved up and showed out in front. Tommy Direct turned for home well clear of Rorke’s Drift, Glen Mavis and Phil Smith, and won by two lengths from Rorke’s Drift, with Lear Dillon finishing fast two lengths away, z and The Rook fourth.

—Courtenay Handicap—

Grand Denver, Loganwood, Taraire, Wild Thyme, Stockade, and Paul Dufault were backed in that order for the Courtenay Handicap. Star Queen started faster than the other limit horses, and at the stand she was just clear of Wild Thyme, while Dixie Mac had lost her place by breaking. Racing along the back stretch Star Queen had as her nearest attendants Wild Thyme, Loganwood, Ouimet, Adair and Grand Denver. So they continued all through the first mile, at the end of Ahich Paul Dufault had joined the second division. Half a mile from home, otar Queen gave place to Wild Thyme and Paul Dufault was in fourth place. Easily holding his advantage in the run to the post, Wild Thyme won by four lengths from Paul Dufault, who Finished on well enough to head Taraire off for second money by a length. The next to finish were Albert Cling and Star Queen. —November Handicap— The public made Ahuriri favourite for the November Handicap, with Locanda Mac and Coldwater their next selection. Copa de Oro Junior, Fashion Queen and Ahuriri went off badly. Locanda Mac was the first to show out, and at the end of a furlong he had Irvar and Coldwater as his nearest attendants, with Oratorio some distance back. Passing the stand the order was still the same, with Fashion Queen and Ahuriri closing up. After going six furlongs Locanda Mac was two lengths in front of Oratorio and Irvar. Passing the mile post Oratorio ran up to Locanda Mac, but he broke when starting on the last lap and never settled down again. This left Locanda Mac with a good lead from Coldwater, Ahuriri and Irvar. For the rest of the journey Locanda Mac was never troubled and won easing up by three lengths from Coldwater, with Irvar six lengths away and Ahuriri fourth.

—Free-for-All—

Happy Voyage went out favourite for the Free-for-All, Logan Chief and Great Hope being next in favour. The field went off at the first attempt, Vilo being the first to show out, closely followed by Great Hope, with Happy Voyage next and Logan Chief last. At the end of two furlongs the field was running at two length intervals, the only difference in the order being that Logan Chief had headed Trix Pointer. Turning into the back stretch Logan Chief moved up fast, joining Happy Voyage, about two lengths behind Vilo and Great Hope, who were together. Great Hope and Vilo were still showing the way at the entrance to the straight, where Logan Chief made his effort on the outside. Taking the lead 100 yards from home Logan Chief won by a length from Great Hope, who beat Happy Voyage by a head, with Onyx next.

—Sockburn Handicap —

In the Sockburn Handicap Worthy Bingen, Clonmel, Marietta and Red Oak were backed in that order. Going down the back stretch Whisht put in a fast run, and three furlongs from home he joined Clonmel, who was in the lead. A furlong further on Whisht was out by himself, and he won easily by three lengths from Clonmel, who beat Man

vin Junior by a neck, with Lee Norris half a length away.

—Royal Handicap—

The Royal Handicap, the last race of the day, went to a favourite in Acron. Lady Joan, Don Wild and Alto Chimes were also well supported. Gleaming led into the straight and a great finish resulted in Acron winning by a neck from Don Wild, who bear Gleaming by a head.

SPECIAL COMMENTS.

LOGAN’S CHIEF’S GOOD FORM.

(Special to “Star.”)

CHRISTCHURCH, November 8. The Courenay Handicap attracted a field of thirteen, all the acceptors going to the post. Grand Denver, Loganwood. Taraire, Stockade and Paul Dufault were backed in that order.

The race was full of interest and after being well placed throughout Wild Thyme won comfortably from Paul Dufault and Taraire.

The winner is a six-year-old horse by Wildwood Junior, a dual winner of the New Zealand Trotting Cup, from Lily F., by Franz from Lily K., by Huon. He was bred by A. Pringle, and is owned by the South Canterbury sportsman T. H. Ivey, who has several horses in training. Paul Dufault finished second. He was driven by Dave Bennett, who got the best results from the Harold Dillon gelding. From 84 yards behind, Taraire paced a fine race from start to finish. He showed a rare turn of speed and finished up his task in 4.26 4-5, and from post to post private watches made his time considerably better than that. Albert Cling outstayed Star Queen and Loganwood and finished fourth, while the favourite (Grand Denver) gave a poor display and finished a long way behind the leaders. Adair did not look ready for a hard run race, while Dixie Mac broke up in the early stages, and Ouimet and Stockade refused to strike a gait at the start and took no part in the race. The six acceptors started in the Free-for-All, Happy Voyage being favourite with Logan Chief, Great Hope, Onyx, Vilo and Trix Pointer backed in that order. At the stand Great Hope and Vilo led from Happy Voyage, Trix Pointer, Logan Chief and Onyx. In the back straight Logan Chief made a forward move and, maintaining a solid pace went on to win amidst great excitement by a length from Great Hope, with Happy Voyage, Onyx, Vilo and Trix Pointer finishing in that order.

Logan Chief is a four-year-old gelding by the imported sire Logan Pointer, from Regina, and he must be-re-garded as one of the best of his age.

Great Hope, winner of the New Zeaalnd Trotting Cup, finished second after being in a £ood position throughout, and he was unfortunate in meeting such a good one as the winner. Happy Voyage was well placed until the home straight was reached, when he was racing close to the rails. In the final stages he endeavoured to come out, but was blocked and the best he could do was to finish third.

Onyx, who was fourth, did not race as well as was expected, and was probably feeling the effects of her effort in the Cup.

WINTON JOCKEY CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES-FIRST DAY.

(Per Press Association.)

INVERCARGILL?"^-8. The following acceptances have been received:— Trial Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Marmonc 9.0, July Spark 8.10, Martial Dance, Fairy Ring, Kilpladie, Beauty Light, Caryl, Mountain Rose, Gay Gauntlet, Bonny Princess, Obligio, China, Bright Mark, Side Light, Stringency 8.5. Hokonu Trot, 2 miles.—Our Nurse, Dixie Dillon scr., Ada Bell 12yds., Menember, Bricklaery 24, Little Rain, Kentucky Direct, Dark Rosine 36, Lucky Harold, Bon Lou, Hylas, Miss Adonis 48, The Sheik 72, Away, Oaknut 168. Winton Cup, 1 1-4 miles. —Corn Rigs 8.12, Loughrea 8.6, Silent King 7.10, In the Pink, Lady Blissful 7.2, Baldowa 6.9, San Salvador 6.7. Steeplechase, 3 miles.—Noble 11.9, Romance 11.2, Silverspire 11.0, Mettle Drift 10.2, Copper Trail 10.2, Blazing Light 10.0, Juan 9.11, Rongahere 9.0. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Anomaly 9.10, Counterstroke 8.0, Baldowa 7.7, Vice Grand 7.7, Royal Admiral 7.3, Rose Lady 7.3, Miss Muriel, Sir Otway 7.0. Barkly Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs— Bloom 9.5, Morse Signal, Andante 9.2, All British, King Sol 8.7, Wapping, Frivol, Master Sandstone, Maytime 8.4, Border Knight 8.2, Snowfall 8.0, Coastguard 7.10, Bright Mark 7.7.

Qtapiri Tort, miles.—Adon Mentor, Wee Spark, Harvest Queen, Dark Homer, Rosedale, Little Nut scr., Oakland 12yds., Moonglow, Dark Stream, Ardlussa, Land Lady 60, Quo Vadis 72, Oaknut 144. Tradesmen’s Handicap, 1 mile—Corn Rigs 9.7, Radial 8.13, Counterstroke 8.0, In the Pink Zll, Vice Grand, Vice Royal 7.7, Francisco 7.4, Miss Muriel, Sir Otway 7.0.

HAMILTON RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES—FIRST DAY. AUCKLAND, November 8. The following acceptances have- been received :— Trial Handicap of 200 sovs. ; 6 furlongs.—Penitentiary 8.11, Desert Glow, Knighthood, Finnote, Douglas Latour, Gay Comet, Matakainga, Potash, Barometer, Waipoto, Farndon, Kaikahu, Multifield, Finlay, Mapua, Streak, Slultine, General Rose, Silent Knight, Lucella, King Multifid, Abeam, DOl- - Pindavis 7.7. Waimai Hurdles of 200 sovs. ; lg miles.—Shellshock 10.7, King Abbey 9.13, Halcyon 9.11, Royal Fame, Athens 11. 9.7, Prince Rufus, Bright Light, Blanche Abbey, Mahgoloirt, Arch Opal, Colonel Abbey 9.0. Tamahere Stakes of 200 sovs. ; 5 furlongs.—Day Guard 9.5, Gold Fera 8.8, Musacri 8.0, Star Comet 7.10, Quinette 7.8, Penon 7.5, Day Comet fillv 7.5, Thurence, Abbey Bell 6.12. Hamilton Cup of 750 sovs. ; 1-| miles. -—Te Kara 8.11, Glencanny 8.4, Bright Day 7.11, Matinee,-Boomerday, Stork 7.9, Great Fun 7.7, Tinohoro 7.0, Gold Jacket 6.12, Soulterina, Glencairn, Tinokaha, Shebang 6.7. Hautopu Hack Handicap of 200 sovs. ; 1 mile.—Marble Glass, Just Quietly 9.0, Lady Hill 8.4, Prowler 7.12, Tinopono 7.9, Arizona Maid 7.6, Marquill, Rahenoto, Sam, Last Watch 7.0.

Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase ot 200 sovs. ; miles.—Silverton 12.9, Luperino 11.9, Pgraoa 11.0, Nicomar 10.10, Te Toa 10.8, Raymond, Te Kapara 10.0, Garyon 9.2, Waikawa, Radio, Tarakete, John Bunny, General Abbey 9.0. Cambridge Handicap of 400 sovs. ; 6 furlongs.—Sir Burnett 8.8, Finelli, Golden Bubble 8.3, Alfort, Jovial 8.1, Prince Abbey, Lady Ridicule 7.7, Bute Sound, Hipo 7.5, Gold Bud 7.0, Regent, Spanner, Mimiwhangata, Master O’Rourke, Miss Comet, Pagoda 6.7. Claudelamls Hack Handicap of 200 sovs. ; . 7 furlongs,—Just Quietly 8.11, King Cheops, Narrow Neck 8.9, King

Merv 82, Smoke 7.7, Taketake 7.2, Aberfield, Menace, Peter Rose, Midget, Marquil, Sussex, Irene Bruce, Karito, Knighton, Arizona Boy 7.0. VICTORIAN RACING CLUB. THIRD DAY’S RESULTS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Aanociatiun.) MELBOURNE, November 8. The weather- was fine for the third day of the V.R.C. Racing Club’s Spring Meeting, after early morning rain. Jackstaff led over the last nine furlongs of the November Hurdles and won easily, his time, 5.40, being a race reocrd. Miss Disraeli, who is owned and was bred by the,cricket selector, Mr. Matt. Ellis, won the Mimosa Stakes in the last furlong. Kaiwarra was always well up and finished second. Mr. Godby’s thusand guinea Absurd colt, Grtesque, was a moderate third. Maid of the Mist put up a great performance in the Linlithgow Stakes, in which she jumped out first and was never headed. Maid of the Mist is engaged in the Williamstown Cup with 8.12. F. Dempsey rode a nice race on Polynesian in the Carnival Handicap. He was third in the early stages, but led over the last two furlongs and won easily. He is owned by his breeder, Mr. A. E. Tyson, and is engaged in the Williamstown Cup with 6.12. Frances Tressady led over the last five furlongs in the Oaks, and won, ridden out. The first prize was worth £1,058. Following are the details of the racing November Hurdles—Jackstaff (10.12) 1, Pistolater 2, Les Paddington 3. Eight started. Won by four lengths. Time 5.40. Mimosa Stakes. —Miss Disraeli 1, Kaiwarra 2, Grotesque 3. Six starters. Won by two lengths. Time I.lBg. Linlithgow Stakes, 6 furlongs. —Maid of the Mist (8.9) 1, Cairo 2, Easingwold 3. Harvest King also started. Won by a length. Time 1.11 3-4. Carnival Handicap, 1 1-4 miles. — Polynesian 1, The Epicure 2, Wildun 3. Fourteen starters. Won by Aree lengths. Time 2.6 1-4. Oaks. 1- mile. —Frances Tressady 1, Gungool 2, Prying 3. Foxglove and Mitta also started. Time 2.38. Veteran Stakes. —Paratoo 1, Beeline 2, Purser 3. Seven starters. Time 2.34.