SPORTING

Grey River Argus, 19 September 1932, Page 3

SPORTING

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS. RACING. September 22 } 24—Wanganui J.C. September 22, 24—Geraldine R.C. October I—Napier Park R.C. October I—Kurow1 —Kurow J.C. October 7, B—Otaki-Alaori R.C. October G, B—DuneJ'ji J.C. October 15, 17 —Avondale J.C. October 15 —South Canterbury J.C. October 15 —Al asterton R.C. October 22 ; 24 —Wellington R.C, October 22, 24—Gore R.C. October 24—Waverley R.C. October 24 —Waikato Hunt Club. October 24—Waipawa R.C. Ocfober 24—North Canterbury R.C. October 27, 29—Poverty Bay Turf Club. October 29—Banks Peninsula R.C. TROTTING. October I—Methven T.C. October B—Waikato T.C. October B—New Brighton T.C. October 22, 24—Auckland T.C. October 22, 24—Greymouth T.C. October 24—Oamaru T.C. October 29—Wellington T.C. ASHBURTON COUNTY R.C. HANDICAP TO MINERVAL. GREAT STAR IVINS SPRINT. (Per Press Association). ASHBURTON, September 17. The Ashburton County Racing Chib spring meeting was held to-day in dull but fine weather, with the attendance good and the track in perfect order. The totalisator handled £6.422 as against £6,3854 last year, an increase of £36A. Results: — Penscroft Hurdles. —3 SPORTS KING (Kerr) 1; 4 Nine of Spades (O’Connor) 2; 1 Antrim Boy (Beale) 3. Also started: 5 Lancer. 8 Conjurer IT., 7 Hounslow, 6 Fair Exchange, 2 Gay Jim, 9 Gold Bag. Won by four lengths; a head. Time 2.50. Longbeach Handicap, first division. — 1 SILVER SCORN (A. E. Eastwood) 1; 3 Top Thorn (Voitre) 2; 9 The Quoin (Cotton) 3. Also started: S Fearsome, 14 Verden, 16 Lord Alasham, 15 Bond, 16 Robin Hood, 11 Purse. Won by two lengths; three lengths. Time 1.16.

Longbeach Handicap, second division.—2 NIGGERHEAD (Brodie) 1; 12 Lady Zephyr (C. Eastwood) 2: 4 Solwit (Kirwan) 3. Also started: 6 Tray Bond, 7 Wealth, 10 Silver Sight, 5 Some Good, 12 Gay Nita, 18 Helen Gold, 18 Western Light. Won by a neck: a neck. Time 1.16. Selma Trot.—2 LITTLE NELSON (Withers) .1; 1 King’s Cup (Teahen) 2; 6 Titri (Berry) 3. Also started: 15 Royal Escort, 14 Pretender, 11 Great Minto, 4 Golden Cross, 3 War Officer. 16 Eulotium, 8 Royal Wrack, 13 Dollie Derby, 5 Desert Alaiden, 10 Vesta Ray.' 12 Royal Ando, 9 St. Felix, 7 Great Mac. Won by two lengths; two lengths. Time 3.28 2-5. Ashburton Handicap—2 MINERVAL (Ludlow) 1; 9 Colonel Cygnus (Mackie) 2; 1 Shatter (Voitre) 3. Also started: 7 Gay Crest (bracketed with Tout 1c Mond),, 8 Rational 11., 12 Ranio, 5 Ranelagh, 4 Water Power, 3 Mount Boa, G Don Jose, 11 Black

Mint, 10 Winsome Hind. Won by one length; one length. Time 1.42. Fairfield Handicap.—B NIGHT FLYER (Kinvan) 1; 7 Locksley (Brodie) 2; 5 Rocket (Coveny) 3. Also started: 2 Juniper, 1 Muff, 3 Elude, 6 Flower, 9 The Sun, 4 Metal Bird, 1.1 Night Attire, 10 Taunton. Won by a length; three lengths. Time 2.11 1-5. Spring Handicap.—7 GREAT STAR (Coveny) 1; 3 Night Recital (Masse rvey) 2; 4 Mount Boa (Ellis) 3. Also started: 2 Belvoir, 1 Waiwene, 6 Taku Tama, 5 Fleeting Glance, 8 Night Lad (bracketed with Arrowmaid). Rakaia Trot.—l PLAIN SILK (D. Withers) 1; 2 Hard Words (M. Holmes) 2; 5 Betty Axworthy (McLean) 3. Also started: 11 Oro’s Pride, 12 Iron Alan, 3 Te Kinga, 7 Authorwood, 4 Stella Bingen, 9 Claranda, 10 Lord Lupin, 6 Avaunt, 8 Autowin. Won by two lengths; three lengths. Time 2.54 1-5. RACING. Tradesman is being sent, 'along again in view of the early spring meetings. He bears a bright appearance and his let up since the Great Northern meeting, where his form was very creditable, seems to have been very beneficial. Although heavy weights will always be against Tradesman. he promises to make matters interesting in the principal sprint events at the Avondale meeting and other fixtures in the near future. All Supreme, trained at ’Wanganui, looks one who will win his way out of the maiden class in the near future. His recent track work has been very good. He has been working with that speedy filly, Head and on more than one occasion he has been too good for her. These work-outs are a sound indication that he posseses speed above the average. Re is engaged at Wanganui and is worth .i good deal of consideration. Muff, who ■won at her only start at the National meeting, has trained on nicely since. Her work on the whole has been 'attractive and het . mile and a quarter gallop a few days' ago was one of the. best ever put up on the Riccarton ’tracks. Plenty of trainers of class horses would be more than pleased with such a good trial. Muff is one of the most promising stayers of her age and sex seen down this way for some time. The red jacket, black and white hoops, sleeves and red cap, famous colours of the famous Phar Lap, were brought to Auckland on Monday by Mr and Mrs R. Gearin, of Sydnev, who delivered them to Mr Ronald A McLean, of Auckland, from Mr D. J. Davis, owner of Phar Lap. It is believed that the colours will be worn by the three-year-old gelding Pillow Fight.

Volimond will be a To Aroha candidate for racing at the Avondale meeting. The Limond—Tivoli marc is reported to be making good progress ■with her training.