SPORTING

Grey River Argus, 11 August 1931, Page 3

SPORTING

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTS. I THE ACCEPTANCES., Improvers’ Handicap (3.22 class), 14 miles.— Great Way, Merce Bingen, Repute scr., Boneta, Gemlight, Lady Fan, Nelsonata, Peter Lin 24, All Metiers, Eileen Wood, Nelson Boy, Trampi crisp 36.. Dash Handicap (2.14 class), 1 mile. —Joh n Jinks, Macaranda, Mae Dillon, Sunchild, Vecto, Wild Voyage scr.. El Direct, Hpon Denver, Wrackeen, Har j vest Child 12, Dilnon, Royal Comrade, Steel All 24.

z King George Handicap (4.28 class), 2 miles.— Pluto scr., Dundas ‘Boy, Erin’s Fortune, Glenrossie, Lindbergh, Mountain Dell, peterwah, Vesuvius 12, Harold Thorpe, Imprint, Logan Chief, Free Advice 36, Jewel Pointer, Roi L’Or 48. .

Belgium Handicap (4.40 class), , 2 miles. — Brentlight, Holly Bank, Impromptu, Lifebuoy, Somerby, Tactless, serf, Festival, Boy, Our George, Black Lion 12, Lily Harold. Netta Oro, Sonoma 24, Belinda, Grand Canyon 48. x Lincoln Handicap (2.47), 11 miles. Acre, Arethusa, Eugene de Oro, Jolly Pets Majjor Lind, Play wave. Proud Dillon, Real Light, Sunchild, Sunny Bob, Warepa scr., Great Ballin, harvest Child, Milo Minto, Nelso de Oro, Sodium 12, Rollo 24.

Avon Handicap (4-39), 2 miles. — Eileen Wood, Sir Voyage .ser., Rose Audo. SarspariHa 12, Fifa, Quickfire 24, Engagement 60, Write r 72.

Canterbury Handicap (4.35 class), 2 miles.— Erin’s Lynn, Orphan, Peter Pirate, Playwave, St. George scr., Colonial Boy, Cranleigh, Tarndale 12, Goldqn Pedro, Happy Land, Meteor. Ngingo Ngingo 24, Delightful, Dillon Logan 36, Avenger, Pageant 48, Satin King, Warplane 60. Speedway Handicap ,2.44 class) 1| miles.—Dilworth, Muriel de Oro, Rollo scr., Bessie Logan.' Cardinal Logan, Great Logan, Tom Thumb, Vesuvius 12, Carmel, Free Advice, Harold Logan, Native Prince, Terence Dillon 24, Logan Park 36. A.J.C. Stake Money Cut BY NEARLY 40 PER CENT. (Received August 10 at' .930 p m.) SYDNEY, August 10. The Australian Jockey Club has pruned down the prize money at- its forthcoming spring meeting by at least fifty per cent, 'in the minor events. The added money for the full programme will be £25,450, as compared with £41,000 at the corresponding meeting last year. The A.J.C. Derby, however, remains the richest race in Australia, with £B,OOO of added money, and also £250 to the breeder of the winner, provided that he bred the horse here or in New Zealand. TO-DAY’S MEETINGS. CANTERBURY J.C. ACCEPTANCES. Hunters’ Hurdle Race Handicap, 1, miles.—Royal Mint 10.9, King’s Counsel 10.3, Gueress 9.13, Fresh Breeze 9.10 ? Catham 9.9, Captain’s Gift 9.8, Gold Mint 9.5, Storm Raid 9.0.

Trial Hurdle Race, If miles.—Callamart 10.8, Panther 10-7, Aladdin 10.6, Ramese s 9.2, Gallivanter, Hi'gh Gear, Nine of Spades, Gourmet, Cossack Chief 9.0.

Cashmere Plate, 6 furlongs (three-year-olds 8.0, 4yrs and up 8.11) —Full Crop, Shot Silk. Riri Hoa. Pixie Gold, Sleipner, Ringing Cheer, Tippling, Royal Amphora, Actaeon, ' Ruling Light, The Quorn, Belvoir, Earthquake, Croupier, Good Catch, Chief Light, Nightguard, Rose of Orange, Tautbow, Grecian Prince, Metal Bird. Pilace, Jolly Beggar. Jumpers’ Flat Race', 14 miles.—Nukumai 10.9, Llyn Dhu 10 2, Camisader, Make Up, Apache 9.9, Haze, Aberfeldy 9.8, Conjuror II 9.7, Overhaul 9.6, Carinthia 9.5, Prince Lu 9.4, West Dome 9.12, Landmark 9.1. Menibo, Lancer, Troilus 9.0. *

Grand National Steeplechase, 3i miles.—Wiltshire 11.5, Omeo 10.5, Dark Prince 10.2, Paris 9.13, Lucess 9.9, Tuki, Snowfall, Wako King 9.3, Copey, Matu, Kapuna, Pangolin, Um- , tali, Tunamoe, Bon Aryon, Diamond Jack, Seaboy 9.0. Enfield Steeplechase, about two miles-—Radiac 10.13, Taramoa 10.4, French Fleet 9.12, Oriflamb 9.9, Silver Light 9.8, Thurina 9.5, Night dub 9.0. Winter Cup, one mile —Palermo 10.8, Mahora 10.4, Royal Saxon 10.3, Charmeuse 10-3, Kahikatoa 10.2, Great Star 9.13, Mount Boa, Compris 9.9, Red Boa 9.8, Straightcourse 9.7, Rational II 9.6, Knollmere 9.3, High 'Court, Royal Love, High Pitch 9.1, Sharp Thorn, Rascal, Starshooter, Ranelagh, Punchestown, Topere, On Top, Dunraven, Black Mint, Roysl Game, Shortly 9.0. Avonhead. Flat Handicap, seven fur-longs-—The Smuggler 9.9, Juniper, Shatter 9.4, Pakitere 9.2, Tippling, Quinopal 8.13, Hounslow 8.12, The Sun, Binging Cheer 8.11, Lady Rene, Water Power, Kakara, Air Laddie 8.10, Martian Chief 8.8, False Scent 8.4, Spanish Maid, Owlsflight 8.1, Jael, Ramo, Shootist, Rossferry, Spearful, Elude, Sailor’s Love, Jason’s Quest, Tres Sec, Eclair, Palmary, Locksley 8 0. sault wag not a serious one,,but one petson laying a hand on another was assault. It was technical assault and on that charg'e defendant would be convicted without penalty. On the ether charge, of using insulting words it was a more serious one. He' believed what Forslraw had said and there appeared to be no question about the words having been us€7i. Defendant would be convicted and fined £1 with court costs 13s, and witnesses’ expenses 17s lOd, a total of £2 10s lOd. Mr Paterson: Will Your Worship fix a default? —Seven days. The Inspector: Do you wish for time to pay, Mr Paterson? Ho will take it out?—Yes. Defendant remained in the court and was later escorted to the P'olice Station.