SPORTING

Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1940, Page 2

SPORTING

NEW IRIGHTON T.C. (Per Press Association—Copyright) CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 7. The New-•Brighton' Trotting Club’s summer meeting was held to-day in line weather and before a large attendance. The course was iu excellent order. The totalisator turnover for the day was £33,180 as against £33,233 10 for the corresponding meeting last 'year. An inquiry was held to ’determine the validity of the entry of Franz Derby in the Spifire Handicap. The judicial committeee fined G. A. Farland, owner of Franz Derby, £2 for a breach of the- rules. Results Burnham Handicap.—3/3 Milestone 1; 14/18 Elite Rey 2 ; 7/7 Royal Parrish 3. Eight lengths; two lengths. Time 3.21. Harewond Handicap.—-4/4 Blue Diamond (coupled with Shadow Son) 1; 7/5 Little Derby 2; 6/7 Super Jack 3. Half a length ;three lengths. Time 2.44 4-5. ' Wigram - Handicap.—9/7 Huguenot (coupled with Axspear) 1; 5/10 Saialon and ,4/5 Black Surprise dead heat for second; 6/3 Tfirime 4. Three quarters of a length. Time 3.19. Achilles Handicap.;—2/1 Loyal Rey 1; 4/4 Zincali (coupled with Roan Duke and Jesse .Owens) 2; 6/7 Bill B 3. Two lengths; a head Time 4.23 3-5* Bilenhoim Handicap.—s/5 Gold. Bar 1; 2/3 Clockwork. 2; 42/ Silver Laddie coupled with Siege Gun 3. Four lengths: half a lengths Time 4.22. Spitfire Handicap.—3/2 Reception 1; 9/10 Native Huon 2; 10/8 Manna’s Son 3. Length; half a length. Time 3.21 3-5. Hurricane Handicap.—TO/7 Bill B 1; 13/11 Worthy Need 2; 1/1 Zincali (coupled with Roan Duke) 3. Neck; length. Time 2.40 3-5. Ajax Handicap.—l/1 King’s Jubilee (coupled with Aircraft) 1; 5/5 Trireme 2; 3/4 Saladon 3. Length; two lengths. Time 2.10 4-5.

WAIKATO TROTS

HAMILTON, Dec. 7. The Waikato Trotting Club’-s summer meeting was held in fine weather. The track was in good order. Results: Innovation Handicap.—2/2 Modest Maid 1; 11/12 Worthy Treasure 2; 9/10 Rara Avis 3. Length and a half; three-quarters of a length. Time 3.32 1-5. Frankton Handicap,-—5/5 Magic Task 1; 7/7 Antarctic Star 2; 4/4 Barbara Scott 3. Half a length. Time 2.52 2-5. Second Division.—B/9 Bingen Fashion coupled with Jewel Junior 1; 3/2 Rama Direct coupled with Colonial Bingen in the first division and with Cyone Girle and Storeman in the second division, 2; 1/1 Scotty Direct coupled with Calla Lily in the first division, 3. Half a length; neck. Time 2.51 1-5. ' Newstead Handicap.—6/7 Albertini (coupled with Wishful 1; 2/2 Mita.va 2 ; 5/4 Royal Palm 3. Time 3.22. President’s Handicap.—l/1 Our Jewel (coupled with Lianvabon) 1; l/l Llanvabon coupled with Our Jewel) 2; 2/3 Bronee Queen 3. Length ; same. Time 4.27. Claudelands Handicap.—s/4 Vain Lad 1; 1/1 Air Pilot 2; 2/2 Sir Ton> 3. Length; length and a half. Time 4.39 2-5. Te Kokliai Handicap.—2/1 Cloverdale 1; 5/4 Silver Watch 2 ; 1/2 Whanaka 3. Four lengths; head. Time 4.37 3-5. Ohaupo Handicap.—Bett Boop 1, Ropata 2; Kewpie’s Queen 3. All started. Auckland Cup Trial. —Bold Venture and Bayard dead heat 1; Our Peggy 3.