REEFTON RACES

Grey River Argus, 29 December 1915, Page 3

REEFTON RACES

CUP WON BY JEANNOT.

FIRST DAY'S RESULTS,

The Midsummer Meeting of the above Club was held on Monday in fine wfiather, excepting for a light shower 1 late in the afternoon, which however did not interfere in the success of the 1 afternoon's sport. . The attendance was large and- speculation brisk, the jtotalisator putting through £5,121 for the day. " The fields were perhaps on the small side, but some particularly fine racing was witnessed. The four starters in the Cup, as they paraded in the birdcage, looked in rare fettle and it was at once evident that a good race would ensue. When the machine closed down the ' total investments amounted to £987, Jeannot carrying twice as much money. as fhe seednd favourite. Jeannot led at the start. but Glenongly went in ■ pursuit of the Charlemagne 11. gelding and Wason eveu terms Avith the favourite at the back of the course. At the bend both the boys on the leaders seemed to be "riding" their mounts but once ;the straight was reached it soon ber came evident that Unfavourite would win, and despite a strong challenge from Glenongly in the home run he won fairly easily by three lengths. The Inangahua Silver Band were in attendance, and added considerably tc the day's enjoyment by the sweet music dispersed throughout the afternoon. Following are the results of the racing:— TRIAL HANDICAP of 56 sdvs. ; 6 furlongs.— (3) Tip Up, 7.0 (.P. Hdlmes) 1, (1) Gasoline 9.9 (Wasley) 2, (2) Bonation, 8.5 (Mcßandal) 3. (4) Wild Bird was the only other starter. After so&m delay at the start. Gasoline got wel J out in front and led from Wild Bird. Tip Up and Bonation going round the back. At the far turn Tip Up began to improve his position and once the straight was -reached was on terms with Gasoline. In a fine race home Tip Up stayed on well and won fairly easy by a length from Gasoline, with Bonation the same distance in front of Wild Bird. Time 1,17 2-5. POINT 1 HANDICAP of 60 soys. ; 7 I furlongs.— (l) Curator, 9-9 (Langstone) 1 1, (3) Glencannich, 8.8 (Mcßandal) 2; I (2) Invader. 7.7 (Lee)" 3. Also started I— (4) Canterbury 7.10. When the tapes went up Invader was somewhat badly left, while Glencannich was also slow io move. Curator? was soon out in frsnt and leading all "the way .won by

•c- couple of lengths from 'Gtencannk -d with Invader close up third and Ca st terbury last. Time 1.30 3-5. The tote investments in this eve: werti £'66_, Curator being a £2 betti favourite tlian Invader. ' INANGAHUA CUP of 150 soys. ; _ cond horse 20 soys. ; and third 10 soys from the stake. 1£ miles. — (1) Jear not, 9.3 (Barr) 1, (4) Glenongl (Holmes) 2, (2) Mulga Bill, 8.0 (Lang stone) 3. Also started— (3) The Nut 7.12 (Mcßandal). Jeannot and Glen ongly were in the ,lead nearly all th< way, but the favourite won with a bil to spare. Time 2.11. ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 60 soys. : 5 furlongs. — (5) Golden Morn, 8.2 (Lee) 1, (1) Concordia, 8.9' (Barr) 2, ,(3] Excitement, 9.0 (Langstone) 3. Also started. . (2) Divorce 8.13, and (4) Irish Gift. Excitement caused considerable delay at the start, but once the tapes wei*e released Excitenient went out in front, with Concordia in close attendance. These • pair were well clear of Golden Morn at the back the course and looked like 'having the finish to themselves. At the entrance to the straight Lee made a forward move on Golden Morn and halfway down the straight 'the Cannie Chiel mare put in a brilliant effort and catching the leaders won by half a length. This was the finest race of the day and the rider of the winner (Lee) displayed great judgment in the way he handled his mount over the last furlong. Time 1.2 4-5. The tote figures in this event were £1,036, Concordia being a hot favorite. BOATMAN'S HANDICAP, of 55 soys. ; 6£ furlongs.— (2) Gasoline. 9.4 (Wasley) 1, (1) Clanmena, 9.0 (Mcßandal) 2, (3) Glencannich (Langstone) 3. Only .-starters. Gasoline went away with the lend, but at the back of the course Clanmena closed up on the leader. This pair were racing together coming into the straight and a ding dong go home resulted in a win for Gasoline by the narrowest of margins. Time 1.25. Tote £446. PROGRESS HANDICAP of 60 soys. ; 6 furlongs. — (l)Totaranui, 8.13 (Langi stone) 1, (3) Royal Jack, 7.7 (Holmes) 2,- (2) Bay form, 7.10 (Lee) 3. Totaranui, j a hot favourite, ied all the way and won by two lengths. Time 1.17 1-5. Tote. £619. MIDLAND WELTER HANDICAP, i of 75 soys. ; 7 furlongs.— (l) British Rose. 8.0 (Lee) 1, (2) Mulga Bill, 9.5 (Langstone) 2, (3) Canterbury, 8.0 (Barr) 3. (4) Wild Bird 8.9 also started. British Rose was soon out in front and leading all the way won by a little over a length from Mulga Bill. Tote £796. F. Langstone and Lee were the most successful jockeys during the day, each riding two winners. Avhile P. Holmes, Wasley and Barr each rode one winner.