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Grey River Argus, 22 May 1944, Page 3

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Timaru T.C. \ BRAW LASS WINS CUP. 4 TIMARU, May 20. The Timaru Trotting Club's autumn meeting was held to-day at Washdyke in fine weather. The track was slow. Results:— Kingsdown Handicap, 1 mile 5 fur. —2/5 ZONA GRATTAN, 60, (W. R. Butts) 1; 5/2 Kerrwood Bingen, 48, 2; 8/8 Sea Gem, 60, 3. Scr: Flying Scott. Two lengths; five lengths. Time: 3.53 3-5.

Fairlie Handicap, 1 mile 5 fur. — longs.—7/7 KEEWAH, 24, (J. Behrns) |1; 1/1 Caledonian Girl, scr, 2; 8/8 Communique, 12, 3. Scr: May Scott, Mother’s Wish, Sponsor, Vanard. Head; two lengths. Time: 3.48 1-5. Timaru Cup, 2 miles.—s/5 BRAW LASS, scr (R. H. Butterick) 1; 1/1 Battle Colours, 24, 2; 3/2 Dusky Sound 48, coupled S'tormtost and Oxford Scholar, 3. Scr: Parrish Lad. Six lengths; eight lengths. Time: 4.30 2-5. Seadown Handicap, 11 miles.—l/2 CLAREMORRIS, scr., (F. G. Holmes) 1; 2/4 Poker Face, scr, 2; 3/1 Bank Again, scr,’ coupled Southland and Prince Grattan, 3. Scr; Francis Easton, Royal Grattan. Two lengths; same. Time: 2.50 1-5.

Timaru Nursery, Stakes, 1 mile.— 1/1 ADMIRATION (F. G. Holmes) 1; 5/4 Worthy Gold coupled Golden Imp, 2; 3/3 Czardas, 3. Scr: Royal Governor, Ellery Queen. Length; two lengths. Time: 2.19 3-5. Temuka Handicap, 1 mile and 5 fur. —1 WILL CARY, 12, (G. McKendry), coupled Manian 1; 1 Manian, 2; 2 Rangefinder, 3. Scr: Allie Audubon, Reception, Timworthy. Length; half a length. Time: 3.59. Washdyke Handicap, 11 miles.—7/3 JACK’S PAL, scr (R. Townley), coupled Oxford Scholar and Stormtost 1; 11/11 Labour Day, coupled Accountant 2; 7/3 Stormtost, 3. Scr: Erinack, Parrish Lad, Highland Scott, Wainoni Girl, Royal Grattan, Braw Lass, Busted Flush, Gold Bank. Two lengths; same. Time: 2.48 1-5. Wai-iti Handicap, 1 mile 5 fur.— 1/2 Scott Axworthy, 12, (C 1 . M. Laing) 1; 4/5 Bonny Axworth, coupled' Comeaway, 2; 7/6 Sir Gaillard, 3. Scr: Jill, Chuckles, Keewah, Noble Reta, Robinette, Surprise Potts, Knave of Diamonds. Length and a half; two lengths. Time: 3.45.

Waikato R.C. STEEPLECHASE TO ABBEY LU. P.A. HAMILTON, May 20. The Waikato Racing Club’s Winter meeting opened in fine weather. The track was holding. Results were as follows: — Melville Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase.—3/3 SCRAM (Williamson) 1; 7/8 Jehangir 2; 9/9 Guard’s Delight 3 Scr.: Etaro, Edward, Ownwave, Bronzemor. Won by two lengths; eight. Time 5.2 3-5.

Otorohanga Hack Handicap (First Division). —4/16 Gunman (Coon) 1; 6/1 Century, coupled with Tavernside 2; 10/9 Dumbo 3. Scr.: Colonel Vaals. Ernada, Look Again, Phalrayne, Royal Icing, Treasure Island. Won by half a length; same. Time 1.45 3-5.

Otorohanga Hack Handicap (Second Division) —l/5 ALTESS (Hughes) 1; 16/17 Irish Fox coupled with Justora 2; 2/1 Tarzah 3. Scr.: Odvaals. Won by two lengths; one time 1.45 3-5. : Hamilton Hurdles.—l/1 ERNDALE coupled with Varuna (L. C. Brown) 1; 4/4 Gold Cape 2; 2/2 Stock Ex-change-3. Scr.: The Dozer, Royal Jay, Winning Tray, Hasten. Won by a head; half a length. Time 3.46. President’s Hdcp.—l/2 TWEEDSMUIR (Toki) 1; 4/3 Constitution 2; 2/1 Marble Fox 3. Scr.: Betterman, Ringlight, Abbey Fox, Stock Exchange, Harris Tweed. Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time 2.24.

Te Rapa Steeplechase.—2/2 ABBEY LU (L. C. Brown) 1; 1/1 Surpeen 2; 11/11 Hessketoon 3. Scr,: Dozie Boy, Jehangir. Won by two lengths; three. Time 6.20.

Stewards’ Handicap.— lJl COLONEL VAALS (Toki) 1; 4/5 Bonny Pay 2; 3/4 Sir Dingle 3. Scr.: Sally Lunn, Constitution, Royal Greek, Skydonna, Soutane, Abbey Fox. Won by two lengths; same. Time 1.29 4-5.

Seddon Hack Hurdles. —1/1 SIR RINGMAN (Ritchie) 1; 8/9. Bright Fox 2; 4/3 Foxsen 3. Scr.: Neenah, Faultless. Antenor, Hanseatic. Won by three lengths; six. Time 3.15. Horotiu Hack Handicap.—2/3 HARRIS TWEED (Markwick) 1; 5/5 Gold Stand 2; 4/4 Grey Salute 3. Scr.: Radio Call, Malaguena, Potomac, Phalrayne. Won by a length and ahalf; a head. Time 2.13 3-5.

Woodville J.C.

MODERATE TAKES CUP.

P.A . WOODVILLE, May 20. The Woodville Jockey Club’s winter meeting was held' to-day in fine weather. The track was dry. Results i— Oringi Hurdles, 1 mile 5 fur —l/1 RED GLARE, 10.5, (E. Jenkins) 1; 2/2 Epping, 2; 7/7 Park Light, 3. Scr : Kilmanagh, Northfield. Time: 3.8 1-5. Maiden Plate, 6 fur. First division —3/4 ATOMA, 8.11 (A. C. Messervy) 1; 5/6 Boneve, 2; 17/17 Tidapa, 3. All started. Five lengths; half a length. Time: 1.18 2-5. mT MrnTiDM Second division. —2/2 TINTERN, 8.11, (Midwood) 1; 7/7 Ever Aussie, 2; 10/12 Ganges, 3. S'cr: The Rail. Four lengths; three lengths. Time. 1.19 2-5. TT , , Papatawa Hack and Hunters Steeplechase, 2:1 miles.—l/1 MALACCA, 10.7, (Howes) 1; 3/3 Opaltown, 2; 4/4 Mamaku 3. Scr: Arabic, Malik Kafur. Six lengths; three lengths. Time; 4.41 4-5. Woodville Cup, 11 miles. —7/7 MODERATE, 7.0, (Vaughan) 1; 2/2 Lowry Bay, 2; 6/6 Alchemy, 3. Scr: Nighean. Half a length; two lengths. Time: 2.13. . President’s Handicap, 7 tur. —o/g RING SCARF, 7.9, (Bowness), 1; 1/2 Hard Frost, 2; 5/5 Foxc.over. 3. Scr: Haughty Queen, Taoma, Lady Premier, Lady Midian, Theioway. Three lengths; length. Time: 1.32 2-5. Ruahine Handicap, 6 fur.—l/3 LOI- - 7/7 (Vaughan) 1; 3/2 Sterling Lad, 2; 2/1 Lady Acora, 3. Scr: Whackie. Two lengths; length. Time. 1.17 4-5. .. Kumeroa Hack Handicap, 1> miles. —l/1 BROIFIELD. 9.3. (S'. Waddell) 1; 8/8 Mynet, 2; 4/4 Golden Tide, 3. Scr: Haughty Queen. Half a head; two lengths. Time 2.14 4-5.

Gore T.C. POPPOTUNOA WINS MAIN RACE. P.A. ~ GORE, May 20.. The Gore Trotting Club’s patriotic meeting was held to-day in fine, sunny weather. Results: — Stalin Handicap. IL miles.—2/1 ROYAL STONE, 72, (N. J. Gatley) 1; 7/7 Logan Max, scr, 2; 5/4 White Damp, scr, 3. Scr: Anna Wrack, Idle Lass, Lord Grattan. Neck; eight lengths. Time 3.34 2-5. Mediterranean Handicap, 15 miles.

—l/1 MAJOR GRATTAN, scr (J. Cappier) 1; 2/2 Gold Weed. 12, 2; 8/3 Sura Wave, 60, 3. Scr: Master Robert. Two lengths; half a length. Time: 3.32 2-5. Churlchill Handicap, 2 miles. —1/1 POPPOTUNOA, 24, (D. M. Kerr) 1; 5/7 Blue Horizon, scr, 2; 9/6 Sea Born 72, 3. All started. Two lengths; eight lengths. Time: 4.37 3-5. Air Force Handicap, 15 miles.—2/2 SCATTERBRAIN, 24, (R. Stevens) 1; 1/1 Navigate, 24, 2; 6/6 Prince Charles, scr, 3. Scr: Loyal Peter, Elation. Length and a half; half a length. Time: 3.28 1-5. Merchant Seamen’s Handicap, 2 miles.—4/5 CASTIGATE, 48, 1; 5/3 Royal Stone, 96, 2; 1/1 Gold Weed 144, 3. Scr: Fukatee. Two lengths; head. Time: 4.50. Pacific Handicap 11 miles.—VAN HORN, scr, 1; Larry Grattan, scr, 2; Scr: Calton Again. Roosevelt Handicap, 11 miles. — DUNDEE SANDY, scr, 1; Loyal Peter 24, 2. All started. Naw Handicap. 11 miIes.—CERTAINTY, 36, 1; Blue Horizon scr, 2; Debtor 12, 3. Scr: Elation, Poppotunoa, Sea Born.