Easy Victory For Bel Hamed At Dunedin

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 October 1947, Page 7

Easy Victory For Bel Hamed At Dunedin

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DUNEDIN, October 11.

Bel Hamed returned to the Winning list with a sterling performance when she outclassed the field in the King George Handicap, the main event at the Forbury Park Trotting’ Club’s meeting today. Bel Hamed was handy to the pacemaker, Jackie Guy, at the straight entrance, and when given her head the duaghter of U. Scott and Bonnie Barbara won by four and a half lengths without being extended. Bel Hamed was driven by her trainer, T. H. Gunning. Jackie Guy gave an honest display for second place but could not go with the winner over the final furlong. Imperial. Grattan gave 'a solid display for third. Loyal Peter gave nothing else a chance when lie began quickly and led all the way in the Flying Handicap. With five furlongs to go, Loyal Peter was -about three lengths clear of Dillondale, Aberhall, Ribbon Again, Golden Shadow , Navigate, Jack’s Son, and Highland Scott. Loyal Peter was always master pf the situation, and'he appeared to have a lot in reserve as he passing the winning post two lengths clear of Dillondale with Jack’s Son another three lengths away third. A speedy son of Grattan Loyal and Erin’s Fortune, Loval Peter has marred some of his efforts by losing ground at the start, but, on his best behaviour, he has proved capable of beating most of the best pacers in commission. The weather was fine and the track was fast, and a large'crowd invested £77,8.32 10s, compared with £6,9.315 10s on the ' corresponding day last year/ . Remaining results:— Southland Handicap, of £a00; 3.29 class; one mile and a half. —3-4 Red Hussar, scr. (R. Donald), 1; 4-3 Free Fight, 12 (M. Holmes), 2; 7-6 Daisy Gold, 12 (T. H. Gunning), 3. Also started: 9-14 Clueless, 1-1 Demetrius, 11,-8 King’s Messenger, 11-11 Locksley Hall," 13-13 Peter’s Pal, 5-5 Rimmo, 10-9 Sa'nd Piper, 8-10 Shamus O’Brien. 14-12 Special Effort bracketed Thelma Grattan, 6-7- Ace of Diamonds, 2-2 Gantree,- 15-15 Justify, 16-16 Shadow Chimes. Neck; four b-ngths. Demetrius was fourth. Times: 3.21 4-5, 3.21, 3.22 Freyberg Handicap, of £700; 3.31 class; one mile and a half.—s-5 Betty Maxegin, 36 (D. Townley), 1; 4-4 Excalibur, scr. (R. Donald), 2; 3-3 Fairy Wings, scr. (J. B. Pringle), 3. Also started: 2-1 Calumella, 9-1 C Jimmy Dillon, 10-9 Tall Timber, 1-2 Jason’s Quest, 5-6 Castigate, 7-7 Kildonnin, 8-8 Frank Scott. Halt- a head: half a length. Calumella was fourth. Times: 3.19 1-5, 3.22, 3.22 3-5.

King George Handicap, Of £1000; 4.33 class; two miles 3-3 Bel Hamed, 24 (T. H. Gun-

ning) J 1- Jackie Guy, scr. (G .S. SmitN 2 2- Imperial Grattan, 24 (P, P.

Gallagher) 3 Also started: 8-7 Direct Medium, 4-4 Limerick Pride, bracketed Aspanall, 7-8 Remlap. 10-10 Will Cary, 9-9 Paddy Potts, 6-5 Fantom, 5-6 Radical. Four .and a half lengths: Half a length. Direct Medium was fourth. Times: 4.23, 4.26 4-5, 4.25. Peninsula Handicap, cf £600: 3.26 class; one mile and a half.—3-2 Commander Scott. scr. (G. B. Noble), 1: 2- Navy Queen, scr. (L. Frost), 2: 4-4 Highland Dale, scr. (J. B. Pringle), 3. Also started: 8-9 Admiration, 5-6 Maida Dillon, 11-10 Nelsonova, 6-5 Sandy’s Epic, 9-12 Troubadour, 7-7 Volo Audubon, 1-1 Despatch, 12-11 Lady Spray, 10-7 Lucky Meg. Two lengths; two and a half lengths. Lady Spray fourth. Times: 3.15 1-5, 3.15 3-5, 3.15 4-5. Dominion Handicap, cf £650; 3.6 class; one mile and three furlongs.— 1-2 Johnnie Lawn, scr. (M. Holmes), 1; 5-5 Mount Meilick, scr. (G. S. Smith),.2; 9-9 Tom Gundy, sc. (J. F. O'Connell). 3. Also started: 10-11 Play Safe, 2-3 Coral Princess, 6-7 Copper Trail, 11-10 Great Deceiver, 3- Indigo, 7-6 Darrington Hall, 4-4 Loyal Chief, 8-8 Stirling Castle.Eight lengths; two lengths. Darrington Hall fourth. Times: 3-1 1-5, 3.2, 3.2 2-5.

Flying Handicap, of £750; 3.1 class; one mile and three furlongs.—3-3, Loyal Peter, scr. (G. S. Smith), 1; 2-1 DillOndale>scr. (S. A. Edwards), 2; 5-4 Jack’s Son, scr. (R. Stevens), 3. Also started: 11-9 Fancy Goods, 9-11 Golden Shadow, 8-8 Quite. Happy, 4-5 Radical, 12-10 Van Logan, 1-2 Aberhall, 10-12 Ribbon Again, 7-7 Highland Scott, 6-6 Navigate. Two lengths: three lengths. Navigate was fourth. Times: 2.57, 2.57 1-5; 2.57 3-5.-Greymouth Nominations

Nominations for the Greymouth Trotting Club’s October meeting will close at 8 to’rhotrow.