THE TURF Lady Myrtle Wins On Final Day At Marlborough

Grey River Argus, 3 May 1949, Page 6

THE TURF Lady Myrtle Wins On Final Day At Marlborough

P.A. BLENHEIM, April 2 The Marlborough Racing Club’s annual meeting was concluded in fine weather before a good attendance. The track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £20,0375 compared with £23,3635 on the second day last year, a decrease of £3326. The total for the meeting was £46,315 compared with £52,3145 last year, a decrease of £59991. Results’:— „ Trial Stakes: 1/1 RADAR (A. C. Messervy) 1; 5/4 Nalla’s Pride, car. 7.13 (C. H. Mackie) 2; 2/3 Finance (N. Crombie) 3. Also started: 10/10 Battle Signal, 9/8 Blue Bard, 8/9 Franca, 4/5 Pordine, 6/6 Riversdale, 11/11 General Order 7/7 Madine, 3/2 The Robe. Won by three lengths; one length. Riversdale was fourth. Time 1.45. Hillersden Trot (first division). — 10/10 ALIMONY (W. Pope) 1; 2/5 Helen Grattan (W. Tatterson) 2; 6/7 Sir Hall (R. Mitchell) 3. Also started: 8/8 Authority, 15/15 Dainty Dorrie, 14/13 Highbred, 13/11 Right Bower, 12/12 Loyal Girl, 11/9 Patsy Grattan, 4/3 Recognition, 8/4 Royal Volo bracketed with Soubrette. Won by two lengths; three lengths. Patsy Grattan was fourth. Times 2.44, 2.46 2-5, 2.47. Second division: —8/4 SOUBRETTE (O. Quinlan) 1; 1/1 Major Ingot (H. Greenhorn) 2; 3/2 Seven Bar (B. L. Mackie) 3. Also started: 8/8 .Nostradamus, 5/5 Firefly, 13/11 Little Trevor, 16/17 Loyal Eagle, 15/15 Sir Bevan, 9/8 Zontilier, 14/14 Royal Victory (left at post). Won by a nose; two lengths. Firefly was fourth. Times, 2.51. 2.51 1-5. 2.47 2-5. President’s Handicap:— 2/1 LADY MYRTLE (A. C. Messervy) 1: 3/3 Deprive (K. Chote) 2; 1/2 Gay Stroller (V. J. Sellars) 3. Also started: 5/5 Chellow Dene, car. 7.11, 2/1 Determination car. 7.2, bracketed with the winner, 4/4 Prince Coronach, car. 7.0. Won by two lengths; a head. Determination was fourth. Time, 1.44 1-5. Champion Hack: 3/3 CHEERFUL NIGHT, car. 7.8 (R. Jenkins) 1; 5/5 Victory Night car. 7.8 (K. Chote) 2; 6/6 Show Mist, car. 7.25, (R. L. Ware) 3. Also started: 1/1 Grey Arch, car. 8.10. 2/2 Conceal car. 8.115. 4/4 Cornish Note car. 7.12, 7/7 Clare Castle car 8.1. Won by two lengths; same. Grey Arch was fourth. Time 1.55. Members’ Hack: 1/2 BONNY BANKS (J. A. McFarlane) 1: 8/8 Silverstream car. 7.9 (R. L. Ware) 2; 3/3 Announcer car. 8.8 (R. Jenkins) 3. Also started: 4/4 Jolly Robin, 6/6 Arvagold car 7.12, 5/5 Cadwallon car. 7.135, 7/7 Maka Maka car. 7.55, 2/1 Radar car 7.12. Won by two lengths; one length. Cadwallon was fourth. Time, 1.14 1-5. Wither Trot (first division).—l/2 MAJOR INGOT (H. Greenhorn) 1: 8/9 Authority (J. Burgoyne) 2; 6/8 Royal Vblo (M. Holmes) 3. Also started: 6/5 Clouds Away, 17/14 Dainty Dorrie, 10/11 Little Trevor, 14/16 Loyal Eagle, 4/3 Prince Midas, 9/10 Zontilier, 13/13 Royal Victory, 12/14 Arrow Hall. Won by four lengths; two lengths. Prince Midas was fourth. Times, 2.34 3-5, 2.35 2-5, 2.35 4-5. Second division: 7/7 SIR HALL (R. Mitchell) 1; 2/1 Seven Bar (B. J. Mackie) 2; 8/9 Nostradamus (F. R. May) 3. Also started: 6/5 Firefly, 15/15 Highbred, 10/11 Right Bower, 11/12 Loyal Girl, 5/6 Patsy Grattan, 4/3 Recognition, 18/18 Sir Bevan, 3/2 Helen Grattan, 16/17 Rowandale, Authority and Nostradamus bracketed. Won by half a head; two lengths. Patsy Grattan was fourth. Times 2.34, 2.33 2-5, 2.36 2-5. Ward Hack Handicap: 1/1 CONCEAL (S. Anderson) 1; 2/2 Cheerful Night, 9.11, (A. Jenkins) 2; 6/6 Chaka (A. Bowness) 3. Also started: 5/5 Riversdale, 7/7 Battle Signal, 4/4 Silver Nelson, 3/3 Show Mist. Won by a head; one and a half lengths. Riversdale was fourth. Time 1.28 1-5. Mayfield Highweight: 3 BALCHERRIE (J. Nicolson) 1; 2 Sea Shanty (R. Bradshaw) 1; 1 The Stormovik (C. A. Bowry) 3. . Also started: 4 Cornish Note car 9.55. Won by a neck; a length. Time 1.56.

WELLINGTON T.C. ACCEPTANCES

F.A. WELLINGTON, May 2. Acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club’s winter meeting next Saturday are:-— 10.45: Navy Handicap, of £500; 3.53 class; trotters; one mile and five furlongs: Billy McElwyn, Gay Indiana, Lillian Mac 12, Sandy’s Epic 24, Bingen Dale, High Pressure, Rising Monarch 36. 11.30: Miramar Handicap, of £600; 4.44 class; two miles; Highland Belle, Lady Mavourneen, Max Grattan, Merrymaker, New Venture, Prince Gaillard, Temple Star (P) scr, Courageous, King Pepper, Uranium 12, Bon Voyage, Red Emperor 24, Coliseum 36. 12.15: Gracefield Handicap, of £650; 3.44 class; one mile and. five furlongs: Admiral Peterson, Awadale (P), Elmdale, Field Marshal, Grand Fleet, His Excellency, Locknit, Waroonga scr, Airmail, Fabric Silk, Pardon Me (T) 12, Melvian 24. 1.5: Empire Handicap, of £1200; 3.40 class; one mile and five furlongs: Beckleigh, Bexdale, British Machine, Demetrius, Despatch, Fillmore, J.slaburn Lass. Pocket Edition, Pony Express, Red Flight, Silent Knight, Systematic, Wedding Ring, Worthy Dick scr, Esto Fidelis 12, Fitnesse, indemnity 24, Ben Adam, Carisbrook, Gantree, Loyal Nelson, Sea Craft 36. 1.55: Fad lie Handicap, of £550; 4.43 class; trotters; two miles: Billy McElwyn, Gay Indiana, Lillian Mac 12, Sandy's Epic 24, Bingen Dale, High Pressure, Rising Monarch 36. 2.45: Melling Handicap, of £500; 2.53 class; one mile and a-quarter: Highland Belle, Hineora, Lady Mavourneen, Max Grattan, Merrymaker, New Venture, Prince Gaillard, Sir Hall, Temple Star (P) scr, Bon Voyage. Courageous, Indian Star, King ’ Pepper, Peggy’s Star, Sura Wave, Uranium 12. 3.35: Rongotai Handicap, of £650; 3.44 class; one mile and five furlongs: Admiral Peterson, Awadale (P), Elmdale, Field Marshal, Grand Fleet, His Excellency, Locknit, Waroonga scr, Airmail, Fabric Silk, Pardon Me (T) 12, Melvian 24. 4.25: Farewell Handicap, of £800; 2.48 class; one mile and' a-quarter: Beckleigh, Bexdale, British Machine, Demetrius, Despatch, Farnborough, Fillmore, Islaburn Lass, Pocket Edition, Fony Express, Red Flight, Silent Knight, Systematic, Wedding Ring, Worthy Dick scr, Fitnesse, Esto Fidelis, Indemnity 12. Ben Adam, Carisbrook, Gantree, Loyal Nelson, Sea Craft 24.

OAMARU T.C. ACCEPTANCES

P.A. OAMARU, May 2. Acceptances for the Oamaru Trotting Club’s winter meeting are:— 11.30:-Trial Handicap, of £300; class 4.53; two miles: 2 Bay Jack, 3 Biddy’s Pet, 9 Blue Signal, 7 Colinova, S Counterpart, 4 Diligent, 1 Ebony Hall, 13 Grange Lady. 10 Jacquard, 5 Joygiver. 17 Luckv Dan, 12 Native Royal, 1G Piccolo, 11 Prince Regent, 6 Sir Gary. 15 Solandri. 14 Swithidale scr: 2 Affectation. 1 Mischievous 24; 1 Trouville, 2 Retribution, 3 Lumber Jack 36.

12.16: Innovation Handicap, of £300; class 4.57; trotters; two miles: 7 Bold Salute, 2 Bonus, 5 Captain Hardy. 17 Cataline, 4 Combateer, 3 Gold Plume, 8 Haughty Queen, 12' Jenny Dillon, 10 Kind Regards, 1 Knocknagree, 14 My Gain, 13 Pri-

mavera, 15 Stray Shot, 11 Taj Mahal, 16 Veracity, 6 Volo’s Gift, 9 Wincopipi scr; 3 Kerry Girl, 2 King Dix, 1 Super Sarin 12; 1 Efficient, 2 Sandy Wrack 36; 2 Scot’s Fusilier, 1 Stuart King 48; Decisive, 1 Ivondale 60. 12.55: Papakaio Handicap, of £350; class 3.52; one mile and five furlongs: 4 El Sandra, 3 lona Hall, 5 Luck Ahead, 2 Special Match, 6 Sunshine Girl, 1 Woodstock scr; 4 Bronze Gold, 1 Dillon’s Fortune, 2 Lusty Bingen, 3 Margaret Logan 12; 1 Economist, 3 Plausible, 2 Will Scarlett 24; 1 Fernbrook Jack, 2 Jack Peterson 36; 1 Doris Grattan, 2 Gold Nip 48. 1.40: Oamaru Juvenile Stakes, of £700; one mile and a-quarter, for two-year-olds: 'l4 Burns Night, _ 10 age, 9 Imperial Lord, 13 Loyal Spring, Farlena, 15 Green Spear, 7 Gay Herit--11 Aborano, 12 Patrician, 8 Preston, 3 Secret Mission, 1 Validity, 4 Van Dieman, 6 Wee Alex, 5 Yankiwi, 2 Young Charles. 2.25: R. A. McDowell Handicap, of £600; class <3.43; one mile and five furlongs; 11 Aqua Lady, 12 Belie Potts, 6 Brynawelon, 10 Constellation, 1 Expensive, 7 Gay Note, 13 Gung" Flo, S Hall Ace, 2 Hydro Belle, 4 Lucky Meg, 5 Melton, 3 Sandy Logan, 9 Tutta Belle scr; Decreed 12; Confirmed 24; Laddy Potts 60. 3.10: Waikaura Handicap, of £350; class 3.55; one mile and five furlongs; trotters: 4 Dame Durdin, 1 Efficient, 3 Finale, 2 Sand Wrack scr; 1 Scot’s Fusilier, 2 Stuart King 12; 2 Alandale, 4 Decisive, 5 Ivondale, 3 Silver Volo, 1 Sure Peg 24; 4 Bashaw, 2 High Stakes, 1 Rowan McCoy, 5 Silica, 3 Vinceremo 36; 1 Ingle Star, 2 Last Wrack, 3 Lord Grattan, 4 Mack Sure. 5 Probable 48. 3.55: Enfield Handicap, of £450; class 3.28; one mile and a-half: 9 Beverley Volo (T), 7 Bon Voyage, 4 Double Deck, 14 Keymaster, 1 Perpetua, 5 Roulette, 3 Sage, 6 Senate, 2 Shadow Chimes, 8 Uranium scr; 5 Golden Game, 2 Great Wonder, 6 Josedale Audubon, 4 Mobile Globe, 3 Victory Dale, 1 West Point 12. 4.45: Waitaki Sprint Handicap, of £600; class 2.14; one mile: 3 Clueless, 5 Loyal Chief, 2 Magnificent, 4 Palette, 1 T<?m Gundy scr; 4 Bulls Eye, 3 Daisy Gold, 2 Direct Heir, 1 Quite Happy 24.

WOODVILLE FIELDS FOR SATURDAY

.P.A PALMERSTON NORTH. May 2. Woodville acceptances for Saturday are:— I. Hopelands Hurdles £4OO, one mile and live furlongs.—Trig Point U.i.i; Omaio 10.9; French Count 10.6 Incident 10.2; Augumentative 10.0: Tudor Chief 9.12; Carey 9.10; General Lytup 9.6; Beau Jewel, Fairhome 9.5; Kelmont 9.3; Sthilton 9.2; Bonifort, Master Gary, Uriti Bay 9.0. 11, hirst Novice Plate £3OO, six furlongs, Arani Bay, Battle Acre, Bursar, Fine Study, Grand Venture, Haughty Bay, Lady Melva, Lady Cambria, Makareti, Vevano, Philtre, Rappel, Royal Bouquet, Sir Oswald, The Echo, White Night, Vain Girl, Wagbourn, Indian Moon 8.9. 12.30: Mangarawa Steeplechase of £550, about 2i miles. —Vassilikos 11.0; First Act 10.13; Peria Prince 10.13; Lanoma 10.11; Baksoon 10.8: Par Avion 10.7; Imperial Crown 10.6; Tracer 10.6; Ticiapa 10.5; Vernon 10.3 Strong Thread 10.1; Voltage 9.13; Captain Jesse Rockanui, Rondelle 9.12; Grey Morn 9.8; Foreign Gold Sailor’s Song, Speed King 9.0. Tracer and Rondelle bracketed. 1.15: May Handicap £7OO one mile and a quarter.—Barrage 8.13; Yasda 7.13; Tremello 7.12; Liebestraum 7.16 Royal Victor 7.6; Mission 7.1; LadyOratory, Arvastep, Field Marshal, Moutoa, Lord Hulaballoo, Lord Lalour, Zulu Boy 7.0. 2.0: Second Novice Plate £3OO, G furlongs.—Beauform, Bramond, Broiolite, Gangetic, Great Success, Lady Minter, Tharriche 7.13; Greteiiea Lecri, Lediable, Leighbony, Panwori!: Radiant Gold, Robin Tor, Roya Paper, The Friar, West Wall, Auburn Star, Double Scholar, Statesman 8.9 2.45: Mangapapa Hack Handicap o £3OO, seven furlongs.—Aristea 9.3; Blue Pier 8.12; Noble Knight 8.10, Chip 8.8; Silver Mascot 8.5; Battle Strife 8.3; Opalesecent 8.2; Arvadab> 8.0; Lady Minter, Tharariche 7.13; Jimmy Wilde 7.12; Mr Moutoa 7.11, Sergeant Jack 7.8; Confess, Erinmore Murrayfleld, Night Roval, Wav-' 1 Crest ,West Wall 7.7. 3.30: Telegraph Handicap £5OO six furlongs.-—Playboy 8.12; Opulent 8.6, Full of Fun 8.0; General Victory 7.13 Carnegie 7.12; Grand Tourist ’ 7.1.1, Lord Azure 7.7; Gay Corrie 7.5; Lord Luck 7.4; Livre d’Or 7.3; Kippo 7.2,. Arvastep 7.1; Blue Skimmers, Cete bration, Joe’s Cobber. Prince Revel. Silver Wedding, Specialist, Vaduz 4.15: Victoria Handicap £350, H miles.—Dandy Ninth 9.0: Mastei Crusoe 8.11; Foxtonian 8.9; Atom < Energy 8.7; Billy Ruffn 8.3; Roscaro; 1 8.2; Matara, Rhodeseian Gold 7.12; Broielite, Crusanne, Hobo, Honey Dew, Princess Gay, Sir Denzil, Sol nera, West Meath 7.11.