RACING AND TROTTING.

Grey River Argus, 22 April 1929, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING.

, Ashburton Trofa LINKMAN WINS DURBAR. ASHBURTON. April 20. The Autumn Trots were held in cold cloudy weather. The course was in good order, and there was a large attendance. The toto handled £16,940J, against £17,728 last year. Results:--Improvers’ Haudwieap, lj miles—l 3 PURSER sch (L. O. Thomas) 1, 1 Kelp scr 2, 7 Leventer scr 3. Also started: 11 Regal Voyage. 16 Rokena 15 Lady Zephyr, 6 Target, 3 Ohiadora 2 Nell de Beau.. 12 Glenlake, 17 Becky de Oro, 21 Iris Pointer, 8 Lady Oran 4 Cyone, 23 Cora Loeanda, 20 Torch ligh , 14 Speedlight all scr, 10 Kate Logan 36, 5 Alpine Melody 48, 18 Eitfelton Lass 60, 19 Wee Brent 60, 21 Ilalswell Park ser. Won by two lengths; half a length. Time 3.31 2-5 Allenton Handicap, 1J miles—l ADMIRAL BINGEN 48 (F. G. Holmes) 1, 16 Accumulator 60, 2; 4 Blue and Gold scr, 3. Also started: 12 Bon Fille (coupled with Gemlight), 9 Deceitful (coupled with William Woods), 7 On terJon (coupled with Elando). 5 Goodwood (coupled with Great Harvester; 10 Decrepe (coupled with Standby), 15 Bonora, 22 Great Burton, 3 Rustle, 11 Rey, all ser, 6 Great Glee-12. 17 Llano 12 8 Great Way 24, 18 Bon Fleur 36, 2 King Oscar 36, 14 Great Nelson 60. 13 Connie Audubon 60. 19 Kereta 72, 23 Wee Patch 84, 20 Bon Elect 84, 22 Eva Beta 108. 24 Tot Logan 120. Bon ora, Rustle and Eva Beta lost their drivers i:i a mix up going round to the straight. Won by a length; ten lengths. Time 3.42 2-5. Durbar Handicap, two miles—2 V Alborn’s LINKMAN scr (Owner) 1, .1 Evelyn Loeanda 12, 2; 13 Omaha 48 3. Also started: 5 June d e Oro, 7 Matagouri, 10 Firpo, 8 Kiowa alii ser, 14 Hector’s Own 12, 4 Shadowland 12 6 Neerson 24, 9 Kotuku Jack 24, I 1 Avenger 48, 3 Wrackler 48, 15 lEveiit 72, 12 Billy Sell. 72, 6 Trampfast 96. Round at the back, Kiowa took the lead from Linkman and Kotuku Jack.. It was a great race. Later Neerson began to show up. and Trampfast ivafi coming up well from the rear. Evelyn Loeanda was out with the leaders, but did not manage taking first money. Linkman pa’serd the box two lengths ahead of Evelyn Loeanda, who beat Omaha by a similar distance, with Avenger fourth, and Trampfast fifth Timo 4.34 3-5. ’

Harvest Handicap. 1J miles—7 lONE 12 (E. C. McDermott) 1. 2 Tu matakura 36, 2; 3 Wild Voyage scr, 3. Also s arted': 11 Aut 0 Minto (coupled with Asset), 3 Young Bingen .’coupled with Wild Voyage), 19 Return Journey (coupled with Dan Logan). 16 Rollo, 1 Lady Cello (coupled with Ray). 19 Hard Knocks all scr, Denvers Doll 12, 4 Golden Ore 12, 9 John Nob(e 12, 18 Pet Loeanda 12. 14 Springtime 12. 6 Anon 12, 21 Sunny Bob 12, 17 Slump 24, 15 Loiterer 24. 5 Thorpie 24. 13 Delightful 24, 19 Apex 24. 23 Yoleks 36, 12 Golden Author 36. 22 Erin’s Royal 48. Won by two lengths; a neck. Time 3.26 Entering the straight, Return Voyage, Young Bingen and Tuniatnkuiu were leading in a closely packed bunch. Just before the stand was reached- Golden Author broke and fell, bringing down Loiterer Delightful, Denvers Doll, Rollo, and Aut 0 Minto. No serious injury resulted 1 , though F. G. Holmes and W. J. Gudsell were badly knocked about.

Autumn Handicap, two miles — 13 TORCHLIGHT scr (J. D. Smith) 1; 1 Mountain Ore 12. 2: 4 Alpine Melody scr, 3. Also started: 14 Muri, 16 Great Huon, 7 Toorhead. 10 Mary Loeanda, 3 Author Franz, 11 Myra Loeanda 5 Kautuma all scr, 5 Devon Child 12, 14 Rey Child 12, 2 Ariki Toa 84 (coupled with Rafa 48), 9 Lee Thorpe 24. 8 Ro’dena 24, 12 Wrackcen 84, 17 Exclusive 108. Won by a head; nine lengths. Tim e 4.42 3-5, Utili'y Handicap, two miles —2 AC CUMULATOR scr (D. Robertson) 1;, 3 Kereta ser 2l 7 Oval 48, 2. .AIM started: 12 Deceitful scr (coupled wjtb Commander Bingen 132), 17 Bon Fleur, 1 Aileen Wood', 2 Deerepe, 15 Bou ora, 13 Connie Audubon, 19 Williani Wood, 11 Great Way, 10 Bon Elect all scr, 5 St Petrox 36 4 Eva Reta 36, 81 Tot Logan 48, 16 Dillon S. 48, 21 Peter: Elect 48, 6 Quickfire 60. 9 Repute 96. 14 Tim Wood 108, 18 All Peters 120 Won by a neck each way. Time 4.49.

Rakaia Handicap, lj miles —4 AUTHOR JINKS 108 (T. Wallis) 1; 8 Slump, ser 2; 12 Hector’s Own 35. 3. Also started: 2 Becky Mine, 16 Listen In, 9 Ros e Marie. 1 Tactless 15 Vikota, 19 Meh, 6 Lindberg, 10. Sylvie Logan.. 11 Mae Dillon all scr, 13 St Bridget 12, 5 Kiowa 12, 3 Evelyn Loeanda 24, 17 Great Logan 36, 14 Darknite 36, 18 Zenith 72. 19. Dundas Boy 84. Won by a neck; two lengths. Time 2.42 3-5. Farewell Handicap (saddleK. one mile—4 MAVIS WOOD ser (L. G. Griec) 1; 11 Young Bingen ser 2; 10 Black Wattle 12, 3. Also started: 3 Heroic, 14 Roger Lyon, 2 Golden Ore. 7 9 Nonsuit, 17 Dan Logan, 1 Fair Dillou all ser. 5 Honest Ned 12, 15 Gibraltar 12, 8 Donard 12, 12 Guide Rang! 12, 6 Pearl Logan 24, 18 Direct Todd 24, 16 Erin’s Lynn 36, 13 Bing Boy 48. Won by half a lenhth; two lengths. Time 2.17 2-5.

HAWKE’S BAY J.C. MEETING. SECOND DAY. HASTINGS, April 20. There wa s cold, braeing weather for the second day of the Hawke’s Bay meeting. The course was in tip top order, and the attendance was very good. The tote for the day took £19,244, against £19,539 on the second day last year. For the meetity? the tote Itook £32,899, as compared with £32,449 last year. Karamu Hurdles, 130 sovs., one mile and three-quarters.— 3 W. H. Gaisford’s Atareria, syrs (C. Robinson) 1013, 1; 6 H. Marshall’s Mandarine (M. Nicoll) 9.0, 2; 1 F. C. Selby’s Braeman (C. McGowern) 10.3, 3. Also started.— 4 Ballyfarnon 10.13, 4 Abi-

segn' 7 Maunga 10.7, 5 Crishna 10.0 J Pale Star 9.11, 2 Highwaymar 9.11, Won by three lengths; three lengths. Time 3.15 3-5. Pakipaki Handicap, 130 sovs., five furlongs. — SJ. H. Burns’ Joy Germ (A. Dick) 7.0, 1; 1 J. Donald’s Flying Binge (J. Barry) 7.13, 2; 3 Trevor and McMillan’s Inflame (T. Green) 9.4, 3. Also started. — 4 Second Thought 8.13, 7 Imitation 8.5, 2 Blackpool 7.8, 2 Joskin 7.0, 11 Dimmer 7.6, 10 Miss Gowrie 7.4, d Tom Burn 7.3, 8 Tane 7.2, 15 Kimbo 7.0, 9 Lucky One 7.0, 14 Valpine 7.0, 16 Kingly 7.0, 13 Town Section 7.0, 12 Royal Opera 7.0. Won by one and a half lengths; one length. Time 1.2.

Juvenile Handicap, five and a half furlongs.— IJ. 11. McDonald’s Hunting Boy (R. Reed) 8.13, 1; 3 G. F. Moore’s Valpre (L. J. Morris) 8.5 2; 4 W. R. Kemball’s Ben Hur (E. Burgess) 7.11, 3.' Also started.—• 6 Clever 8.8, 7 Cuticle 8.5, 10 Royal Flyer 8.3, 0 Royal Line 8.2, 8 Toawha 7.12, 2 Lordlike 7.3, 12 Merry Melody 7.2, 11 Manifesto 7.2, 12 Cook 7.2, 12 Gipsy Fate 7.0, 11 Tahoma 7.2, 5 King Acre 7.2. Won by a head; five lengths. Time 1.8 2-5. J. D. Ormond Memorial, 355 sovs. one mile.— 1 J. Faulk’s SILVER PAPER (A. E. Ellis), 9.4 1 3 G. F. Moore’s EEREMOANA (L. Morris) 9.1 2 £ F. Ormond’s TOXEUMA (R. Reed) 9.4 3 Also started.— 5 Cimabue 9.10; 4 Gascony 9.10; 6 The Hawk 9.1, 7 Teri 9.0. Won by a neck; one and a half lengths. Time 1.41 2-5. Burke Memorial, 230 sovs., one mile and a quarter. — 48. Burgess’s Atholspcar (T. Webster) 7.8, 1; 3 I. A. Duncan’s Cashier (L. G. Morris) 9.0, 2; 1 G. M. Mclntosh’s White Fang (11. Griffiths) 8.11, 3. Also started: 7 Tiesham 8 7,2 Papatu 7.11, 5 Comical 7.9, I Rowley 7.6, 8 Goodwill 7.0, 9 Clavers 7.0. Won by a head; two and a half lengths. Time 2.9 2-5. Akitio Handicap, six furlongs.— BA. McDonald’s fet. Melba (E. Burgess) 7.2, 1; W. R. Kemball’s Shortly (A.

Dick) 7.0, 2; 1 H. R. Peacock’s Sylvan Dell (J. Barry) 7.13, 3. Also started: 2 Bennena 9.0, 3 Desert Lad 8.3, 4 Gold Bag 8.2, 7 Keen 7.8, 9 Irish Count 7.8, 12 Royal Elm 7.7, 13 Kahu Ariki 7.4, 6 Monetize 7.3, 11 King Manu 7.2, 11 Tan 7.2, 5 Charmaline 7.2, 17 Birkiad 7.0, 14 Nightwitch 7.0, 15 Real Estate 70, 15 Highland Mystery 7.0. Won by two lengths; a head. Time 1.15 1-5.

Ohiti Handicap, 130 sovs., one mile. —ll J. MacDonald’s Road Hog (K. Voitre) 7.2; 4 B. Burgess’s Spearmiss (T. Webster) 7.9, 2; 13 F. Armstrong’s Imperial Fame (W. H. Bell) 7.0, 3. Also started: 3 Starboard Light 8.10, 2 Kaiti 8.10, 9 Epistle 8.2, 7 Jeannette 8.11, 10 Huikai 8.0, 1 Thrift 7.9, 5 Queen’s Choice 7.8, 12 Tanagra 7.3, 14 Good Sport 7.3, 6 King’s Jest 7.2. 8 Kinross 7.2. Won by a head, third a head away. Time 1.42 1-5. Okawa Handicap, 200 sovs., six furlongs.— 4R. J. Murphy’s Royal Duke (11. Wiggins) 7.2, 1; 1 T. H. Lowry’s Great Charter (J. Barry) 8.6, 2; 2 W. R. Kemball’s Miss Ransom (E. Burgess) 7.1. 3. Also started. — 13 Moa Pird 7.10, 6 Helotis 7.4, 7 Merry Mint 72, 5 Millais 7.0. Won by a head; n length. Time 1.13 4-5.

Te Aroha Trots HAMILTON, April 20. The Te Aroha Tro‘s were held’ in fine cool weather. Results:— Waitoa Handicap—l Belle Axworthy 1, 6 Zealous % 3 Polly’s Picture 3 Also started: 5 Roland (bracketed with Gold Treasure), 16 Margaret Wailace, 12 Conder Bell, 13 Jersey Thorpe 14 Oliver Thorpe, 10 Edua Thorpe, 15 Don Juan 11 Profiteer 9 Lord Lu 2 Benefice, 8 Vanity Boy, 7 Lord Haldane, 4 Regent. Won by one and a half lengths; a neck. Time 3.37. Elston Handicap—4 Scbi'-ca (Mitchell) 1, 4 Direct Action 2. 5 Royal Bob 3. Also started: 9 Peter Brown. 12 Gold Cry, 3 Nelson Girl. 1 Tengu u. G Sweet Memory, 2 Dofn Zolock. 7 Roez, 8 Wild Nut, 10 Anseline. Won by a neck; one and a half length? Time 3.43 1-5. Mana warn Handicap—4 Warspite (Shaw) 1, 6 Horizon 2. 1 Bell Dial 3 Abo started: 15 Black Ballin, 9 Hori Diljon-, 16 Joe Aspro, '7 Gold Sound. 5 Etta Cole, 8 Haeranga Pai,. 14 Nelii Dillon, 13 Maid of the Mountains, 2 Dawdler, 10 Nelson Dillon. 3 Rolfe Audubon, 10 Mountain Dell, 12 And over. Won by three lengths; one and a half lengths. Time 4.52. Tc )> Aroha Cup—B Concertina (Phipps) 1. 6 Carmel 2, 3 Tony Victor 3. Also started: 7 Limosa, 12 Betty Moko, 4 Great Peter, 11 Cornelian, 10 Lord Nepean, 2 Rockburn. 1 Me dusa, 5 Daytime, 9 Goldman. Won by tw 0 lengths; one and a half lengths. Time 4.49 3-5.

Ruakaka Handicap—s Great Balliu (Julian) 1, 12 Conder Bell 2,2 Zealous 3. Also started: 4 Carnui, 11 Nathaniel, 1 Great Parrish, 7 Don Wildman, 10 Single Mint. 6 Gaza, Lord Lu, 8 Profiteer, 3 Gold Treasure Won by three-quarters of a length; neck. Time 2.56. Hotsprings Handicap—6 Polly’s Picture 1, 4 .Haerenga Pai 2, 5 Vanity Boy 3. Also started: 1 Belle Axwor.hy, 10 Marionette. 7 Lord Haldane. 2 Benefice, 17 Bell Todd. 18 Bon Juan 3 Bell Dial, 9 Regret, 16 Joe Aspro, 11 Hori Dillon, 12 Gold Sound, 7 Limosa, 13 Ursuline, 14 Maid of the Moun tains, 15 Mountain Dell. Won by 14 lengths; half a length. Time 3.34 3-5. Waihou Handicap —2 Royal Bob (Miller) 1. 3 Direct Action 2. 1 Au seline 3., Also started: 10 Sweet Memory, 7 Don Zolock, 6 Roez, 9 Peter Brown,. 5 Te Ngutu, 8 Wild Nut, 4 Sebisca. Won by a head; five lengths. Time 4.55. Farewell Handicap — 3 Scandall (Hall) 1, 5 Dad’s Hope 2. 6 Admiral Lock 3. Also started: Marosa (bracketed with Marionette, 7 Charming Pronto. 14 Princess Audubon. 12 Huon Grattan, 13 Edna Thorpe, 2 Silver Link 4 Ursuline, 1 Carmel, 9 Concertina/ Won ~by tw 0 lengths; half a length. Time 2.17.