SPORTING

Grey River Argus, 14 December 1937, Page 3

SPORTING

Woodville J.C.

SLIPPERY WINS HANDICAP. [Per Press Association.] WOODVILLE, December 13. There was line, though showery, weather for the second day of the Woodville J.C. meeting. There was a large attendance. The track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £12,461 10s, as against £9381 last year, an increase of £3OBO 10s, and for tne meeting £27,479 as against £20,621 10s last year, an increase of £6875 10s. Results:— PAPATAWA HURDLES.—3 CLETRAC (C. Thomson) 1; 6 Rapa Waiata (Trillo) 2; 5 Aurora’s Love (C. McGovern) 3. Also started: 2 Lord Hereford, 1 Pladie, 9 King’s Lancer, 4 Count Willonyx, 10 Benedictine, 8 Camilla Horn, 7 Gold Tor, 11 Polabian. Gold Tor threw his jockey at the second hurdle. Won by four lengths; half a length. Time 2.50 1-5. NOVICE HANDICAP.—I RED. CAT (W. Broughton) 1; 3 Tommy Atkins (H. Wiggins) 2; 2 Lovelit (B. H. Morris) 3. Also started: 11 Sly Fox, 6 Full o’ Scotch, 7 Twilight Song, 15 Taporau, 10 Anini, 17 Patches, 17 Pursuit, 13 Red Cockade, 8 Golden Memory, 5 Aria, 12 Mowgli, 19 All Blood, 16 Mahita, 9 Civil, 14 Gold Ballad, 4 Haile Selassie. Won by two lengths; a head. Time 1.11. GOTHARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP.—S SLIPPERY (Marsh) 1; 7 Soho (Atkins) 2; 4 Wildflower (Wiggins) 3. Also started: 1 Big Dook, 6 Master Cyklon, 3 Legatee, 2 Corrob-' oree, 9 Passion Fruit, 8 Helen Ford. Won by a short head; half a head. Time 1.55. From the start, the winner lead the field, closely followed by Soho, Wildflower, Master Cyklon, with Legatee in the rear. At the last turn, Corroboree and Big Dook moved up, with Legatee shortening the distance between the field. Slippery won narrowly. JUVENILE HANDICAP.—I IVAR (J. Forsyth) 1; 5 Jeanne (H. Wiggins) 2; 3 Phil (Atkins) 3. Also started: 4 Cherry Plum, 6 Renascor, 2 Dunmanway. Won by three lengths; six lengths. Time 1.0 1-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—4 FRANCIS DRAKE (Caveney) 1; 3 Pakaniu (Goldsboro) 2; 1 The Bigot (Morris)' 3. Also started: 5 Pukeko, 2 Mata Hari, 7 Aiwai, 6 Bodyline. Won by three lengths; same. Time 1.13 1-5. GORGE HANDICAP.—S FOSSICKER (Shield) 1; 6 Red Sand (Sargent) 2; 3 Le Toquet (Wiggins) 3. Also started:' 4 Royal Record, 7 Gravale, 2 Taro, 1 Bluffer, 9 Lady Siegfried, 11’ Dawning Light, 8 Marsyas, 10 Royal Choice, 13 Sporting Gift, 14 Gracious Gift, 12 Mother-in-law. Relative was withdrawn owing to an injury. Won by a head; same. Time 1.28. KARITAKI HANDICAP.—I GRAND CITY (Goldsbro) 1; 7 Captain Trevaille (Dawick) 2; 13 Rowana (Edwards) 3. Also started: 3 Ilias, 6 Gasman, 5 II Duce, 10 Son and Heir, 2 Lindrum, 11 Red Hunting, 4 Black Frost, 8 Imposture, 9 Thala, 12 The Treble. Won by a head; half a length. Time 1.14. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP.—3 WANANGA (Anderson) 1; 1 Mishna (Wiggins) 2; 7 Buster Brown (Marsh) 3. Also started: 2 Lustral, 6 Chat, 5 fidewaiter, 11 Aube, 9 Earl Colossus, 8 Tullamore, 4 Naughty Marietta, 13 Lady Wessex, 12 Mahutai, 10 Shani. Won by six lengths; four. Time 1.55. AUCKLAND T.C. ACCEPTANCES. [Per Press Association). AUCKLAND. December 13. Acceptances for the first day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting on December 28, are:— DECEMBER HANDICAP. 3.43 I class. 15 miles—Axminster, Blue

Crest, Bronze King, Captain Scott, Cavan Chief, Forest Jewel, Fremont, Gipsy Light, Great Gem, Guide Peter, Harlow, Jewel Crest, John’s Last, Kete Kura, Kewpie’s Queen, Lady Potts, Myrtle Oro, Nerihana, Roma Girl, Sequoia, Silver Bullet, Top Hand, Truan, Uenuku, Wall Street, winhisway, Worthy Quest scr., Worthy Song 12, Adversity 48. SELBY HANDICAP (T.), 3.49 class, 11 miles. —Dick Redmond, Etta Girl, Getaway, Gold Kip, Lady Musk, Pirate’s Last, Real Red, Tanworthy, Within, Worthy Lu, Bisworthy scr., Grand Triumph, Querida 48, King Franz, Native Princess 60, Braemar, Pink Lady 72, Bingen Sun 96, Autumn Lu 108, Reception 120. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, 3.30 class, 11 miles.—Bismuth, Crocus, Gay Sister, Our Peggy, Starwyn scr., Argolis, Frank Best, Levity 12, Nawton Parrish 24, Guid Hairst, Kewpie’s Crest, Munga Tangi, Musketeer, Proletarian 36, Winaway 48. AUCKLAND CUP, of £1,550, 4.25 class, 2 miles—Bonny Azure, King’s Warrior, Tempest, Willow Wave scr., De Soto, Lucky Jack .12, Indianapolis, Roi L’Or 60, Lawn Derby, Speedy Boy (handicaps withheld). CHRISTMAS HANDICAP/ 3.39 class, 11 miles—Bold Venture, Eyre, Fremont, Gloster, Marcus, Petite Jewel, Roman Chief, Royal Doulton, Voung Pointer scr., Greatfast, Our Summer, True Trust 12, Fisher 24, Bronze Queen 36. ROWE MEMORIAL HANDICAP (T.), 4.46 class, 2 miles. —Audo Patch, Tan John scr., Wah 12, Young Rodney 24, Parrish Belle 36, Imposter, Native- Tree, Te Kahu 48, Bitter Sweet 96. AKARANA HANDICAP, 3.35 class, 11 miles.—Bedford, Charteris Bay, Kaitawa, Lucky Love scr., Bexley Girl, Chili Bean, King Country, Lady Amanda, Ropata, Royal Jewel 12, Mountain Flight, Ranfurly Lass, Spessiva 24, Baron Grand, Sir Frank 36, Handicapper 48. ST. HELIER’S HANDICAP, 3.24 class, 11 miles.—Kenworthy, Kewpie’s Bond, Kewpie’s King scr., King’s Guide, Noble Prince, Star Pronto 12, Gold Dredge, Rongomai 24, Fernbrook Lass 36, Lady Fame, Nervie’s Last, Auto Machine 48, Speedy Boy (handicap withheld). FLORENCE MILLS SCRATCHED. AUCKLAND, December 13. Florence Mills was scratched at 9 a.m. to-day for the Auckland Racing Club Railway Handicap. KUMARA R.C. MEETING. At the annual meeting of the Kumara Racing Club, Mr J. Gilbert presided. The report and balance sheet showed the year had not been as successful as could have been wished. This was attributed to the adverse weather conditions experienced on Easter Monday last. Referring to the death of Mr G. Burger, the chairman said the late Mr Burger had been a steward of the club for many years, and had rendered valuable services. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mr J. Gilbert; vice-presi-dent, Mr A. B. Spiers; judge, Mr R. Ford; deputy-judge, Mr J. Reedy; stewards, Messrs W. Stewart, J. Reedy, A. B. Spiers, R. Ford, M. Cameron, V. Lloyd, L. Dewe, W. J. Inglis, H. Hamer, F. Wise, H. Parker, I. McMeekan, A. McConnon, and J. Brown, The following were appointed a committee to draw up a programme for faster Monday: Messrs Spiers, Reedy, Gilbert, Stewart, and Hamer.

Trotting Notes

Greymouth T.C. Nominations: Nominations for the summer meeting of the Greymouth T.C. Meeting,

close to-night with the Secretary, Mr. W. Pring. Presentations: The driver of the winner, Logan Palm, of the B. P. McMahon Memorial Handicap at the Reefton Trots on Saturday, J. R. Simpson, received a gold-mounted whip, donated by the President, Mr. R. Cook. A. Holmes, owner-driver of Ace Pot in the Lawry Memorial, received a similar trophy donated by Mr. S. Newcombe. The Amalgamation: In consequence of the amalgamation of the Greymouth and Hokitika Trotting Clubs, Mr F. McGregor has been appointed as vice-president, and Messrs J. J. Breeze, M. Houston, E. W. Heenan and R. Pedder stewards of the Greymouth Trotting Club.