LATE SPORTING

Northern Advocate, 30 April 1932, Page 8

LATE SPORTING

AUCKLAND TROTS. ZANZIBAR WINS INNOVATION. (Special to “Northern Advocate.”) AUCKLAND, This Day. The Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting is being held today in showery weather. There is a fair attendance, and tlie track is slightly holding. Results, —, Innovation Handicap, of 105 so vs; one mile and a half. —(3) Zanzibar, 96yds (Murray), 1; (8) Moko Bells, 72yds, 2; (2) Moko Girl, 48yds, 3. All started. Wen by half a length; Moko Girl two lengths and a' half further away.- Time —3.40 2-5.

Devonport Handicap, of 305 so vs; one mile and a half.—(l) Guid Hairst scr, 3; (0) Better Win, ser, 2; (3) Mazda, scr, 3. All started. Won by two lengths, two and a half-lengths between second and third. Time. — 3.39 4-5.

Fergusson Handicap, of 225 sovs; two ipiles,—(s) : , First Flight, ,12yds (Mitchell) 1; (9) Real Girl, 12yds, 2; (7) Anon, 24yds, .1. All started. Won by a length and a quarter, a length and a half between second and third: Time.—4.45.

Franklin Handicap, of 105 sovs; one mile and a half.—(S) Cleao, scr. (Willetts), 1; (3) Prince Etawah, scr, 2; (7) Eolfe Audubon, 24yds, 3. -All started. Won by three quarters of a length; half a head between second and third horses. Time—3.42,

April Handicap, of 110 sovs; one mile and a half. —(1) Modern Light, scr (Smith), 1; (3) Oliver Thorpe, 24 yds, 2; (5) Eangihau, 36 yds, 3. All started. Won by a length; a length and a quarter between second and third horses. Time —3.40 3-5.

MAETON MEETING. FOREIGN QUEEN BEST NOVICE. (Per Press Association.—Copyvierht.) MAETON, This Day. The Marfon Jockey Club’s meeting opened in overcast weather. Tho track is heavy. Results: Novice Stakcjs, of 80 sovs; six furlongs.—-(!)_ Foreign Queen, 8.5, I; (2) Boaconsficld, 9.0, 2; (6) Ida Merling, 8.5, 3. All started. Won by seven lengths, one length between second and third. Time.—l.l(s 1-5. High weight Handicap, of 60 sovs; one mile and 137 yards.—(2) Arrowhead, 8.8, I; (5) Fernden, 9.9, 2; (3) Patearoa, 9.3, 3. Also started: Briar Root and Capetown. Won by a length; neck between second and third. Time 1.52 3-5. Dash Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs.— (1) Lady Court, 8.1, 1; (3) Thrasher, 7.8, 2; (4) Beverage, 7.13, 3. King Peg was scratched. Won by a length each way. Time —1.15 1-5.

MARLBOROUGH RACES. GAT fashion scores. (Per Press Association.—Copyright.) BLENHEIM, This Day. Showery weather prevails for the concluding day of the Marlborough Racing Club’s meeting. Results; — Waihopai Trot, of 55 sovs; one mile and a half. — (1) Gay Fashion, scr, 1; (7) Alpine Melody, 00yds, 2; (3) Crimson Rey, COyds, 3. Baragold, Arthur Chimes and Ivereta wore scratched. Won by one length; half a length between second and third horses. Time—3.4s 1-5.

Tr.al Had:, of 50 sovs; six furlongs.—(2) Pedestal, 8.10, 1; (4) Purse, 7.12, 2; (1) Alpine Cam]), 8.10, 3. Also started: Black Ribbon, Ima survey and .Tadarino. Short necks separated the placed horses. Time —1.21,

Omaka Hack, of 65 sovs; seven furlongs.—(2) Flower, 8.9, 1; (1) Revision, 5.6, 2; (1) Appledore, 10.13, 3. Also started; .Tael. Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Time —1.33. Appledore and Revision were coupled on the totalisator.

Waterlea Cup, of 110 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—(s) Semper I-Jaratus, 7.7, 1; (1) Landmark, 9.0, 2; (2) Ravine, 8.10, 3. Imatoagirl and Atholspoar wore scratched. Won by a head, Ravine three-quarters of a length further away. Time—2.l6 2-5. HEAVY RAIN. AMBER LEY RACES POSTPONED. (Per Press 'Association.—Copyright.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. Owing to heavy rain, the Amberley Racing Club’s annual meeting has I been postponed. 'I