GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19833, 31 December 1927, Page 13

GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB.

OPENING DAY'S RESULTS.

CHIEF EVENT TO BUOYANT.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] GREYMOUTH, Friday. Tho track was in excellent order for tho opening day of the Groymouth Jockey Club's meeting. Rain in the morning affected the attendance. Tho totalißator handled £8532, compared with £9269 10s on tho opening day last year. Results ore:— MAIDEN STAKES, 5} fur, 3—RAMESES, 8.13 (Lee) . . k . „ * 1 2—ATONE, 8.13 (Dombroelcy) .. » . 2 I—SMITHEREEN, 8.13 (Jennings) . . 3 Also Started.-—9 Morcutio, 4 Waikaia, 5 Lady Ruth, 7 Jazz Queen, 8 Toomyvard, 5 Craftsman. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lrn 10 4-ss. PAROA HANDICAP, 6 fur. 2—AYRBURN, 8.4 (Bush) . * . ... 1 3—SPODE, 7.11 (A. Morris) . .. .. 2 5-KING CHEOPS, 7.11 (Walsh) .. .. 8 Also Started.—i Coliburn, 8.2; 1 Greyfinch, 7.6: 6 St. Nicholas, 7.2. Wen by a nock, a length separating second and third. Time, lm 1(1 4-ss. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP, Of £135; 1 mile, 3—BUOYANT, J. S. Bareon's, 8.7 (Shaw) 1 I—RASCAL. Miss E. D. Robinson's, 0.3 (Tilson) 2 4—OPHIR, 7.13 (A. Messervey) ..3 Also Started.—s Corn Rigs, 7.13; 2 Jarretiere, 7.5. Won by two lengths, three lengths separating second and third. Time, lm 41 3-ss. FIRST HURDLE RACE, Of £140; about 1} miles. 2—ORIFLAMB, D. H, Huberts', 10.9 (Shaw) .. ~ 1 3—CLONTARF, F. Neiligan's, 10.# (O'Connor) .. 2 4—DIANA'S LAD. M. B. Forrester's, 9.7 <A. G. Campbell) 3 Also Started.—l Gold Town, 10.2; 5 Eilah, 10.5. Won by three lengths, with & similar distance between second and third. Time, 2m 535. OTIRA HANDICAP, 6j fur. 6—ORBIT, 7.7 (Coveney) .. w 1 4—GAY BIRD, 8.3 .. ■ . .. w + 3—RINA MAUNGA, 8.3 .. + +Dead heat. ALio Started.—s Prince Ferouz, 9.0; 2 Brorsteli. 8.9; 1 Martian Spear, 8.5; 7 Motor Smash, 8.2. Won by three lengths. Timo, lm 22 2-ss. An inquiry was held concerning alleged crossing by Prince Ferouz at the start. The jockey. M. Kirwan, stated that ho had no control of the horse. He was given a severe caution. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of £110; G fur. I—ARROWMIR. J. R. Simmons', 9.3 (Bush) 1 2—PRINCESS MAFALDA. Elkus and Brown's, 7.13 (Burns) 2 3—PICANNINY, E. Spencer's, 8.7 (Jennings) 3 Also Started.—i Erin-gq-Braeh, SA. Won by two lengths. Time, lrn 16 4-ss; HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, 7 fur. I—PROJECTOR., 9.0 (Shaw) . . .. 1 2—RICH PRIZE. 8.12 (A. G. Campbell) 2 B—STEEL BAR, 8.3 .. 3 Also Started. —4 Gaslight, 8.11; 3 Flaming Ray, 8.10; 6 Taketake. 8.4; 5 Beaming, 8.3. Won by a neck. Time, lm 29 3-ss. Campbell, rider of Rich Prize, was fined £5 for careless riding. BRUNNER, HANDICAP. Gi fur. 2—MORATORIUM, 8.8 (B. Morris) . 1 4—SAXETTE, 7.7 (Eastwood) .. ..2 I—ROYAL LAND. 8.3 (Shaw) . . .. 3 Also Started.—3 Some Abbey. 8.1; 5 Birthmark, 7.11. Won by a length and a-half. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES, [BY TELEGRAPH. —PH.ESS ASSOCIATION.] GREYMOUTH, Friday. i Acceptances for tho second day of the Greyinouth meeting to-morrow, are:— TRIAL STAKES, 5£ fur.—Mercutio, Waikaia. Lady Ruth, St. Nicholas, Jazz Queen, Smithereen, Clarenson, Atone, Craftsman, 8.9; Pledge, 7.9. FLYING HANDICAP, 0 fur.—Arrowmir. Buoyant, 9.10; Pickanniny. 8.9; Ayrburn, 8.11- Royal Land, 8.5; Bronstell, 8.1; Caliburn, 7.11; Birthmark, 7.7; Greyfinch, 7.4; Eenmure, 7.3. GREYMOUTH CUP. 1 mile.—Thorndale, 10.9: Buoyant, 9.12: Moratorium. 8.3; Fresco, 8.0; Prince Ferouz, Ophir. 7.12; Flaming Ray, 7.11; Goosestep, Wharfedale, 7.8. WALTON MEMORIAL. 6} fur.—Moratorium. 9.2; Corn Rigs, 8.8; Rina Mangu, 8.6; Martian Spear, 8.3: Jarrfttierre, Gaslight. 8.2: Orbit. 8.1; Motor Smash. 8.0; Saxette, Spode, 7.10. SECOND HURDLES, U miles.—Tenterfield, 11.12; Orifiamb, 11.5; Heisler, Red Heather. 10.5; Goldtown, 9.13: Flying Master, 9.10; Dianas Lad, 9.8; Taketake, 9.7; Ellah, 9.3. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, 6 fur.— Scrambler, 8.12; Gay Bird. 8.4; Rich Prize, 8.2; Bronstell. Caliburn,. 8.1; Grey Finch, 7.4; Attract, 7.3; Waikaia, 7.2; Lady Ruth, 7.0. SECOND HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, 7 fur.—Rascal. 10.9: Projector. 9.10; Corn Rig:--, 9.1; Gaslight. 9.0: Flaming Ray, Princess Mafalda, 8.13; Caliburn, B.ll;.Saxette, 8.10; Rameses. 8.6: Steel Bar, 8.!>; Taketake, 8.2. ELECTRTC HANDICAP. 5\ fur.—Arrowmir. 9.10; Goldtown. 8.12: Ayrburn, 8.11; Royal Land. 8.5; Erin-go-Bragh, 8.2; King Cheops. 7.13: Spode. 7.10; Grey; Finch, 7.4; Benmure, Attract, 7.3; Atone, 7.0. PHOTOGRAPHING FINISHES. THREE CAMERAS USED. The Belgian Jockey Club still photographs finishes for the benefit of tho judge, though it is only when they are very close that they are referred to by that official for tho purpose of giving a decision. Three cameras are placed in line at a determined height and distance at either side of the course, and in lino with tho finishing post. A thin, invisible thread is stretched across the courße at a cftTefully calculated distance and height in front of, and in line with, the winning post, so that immediately it is breastfed, and beforo even it is actually broken, it sets in motion an electrical contrivance which operates all the cameras simultaneously. The object of having more than one camera on cither side of tho course is to obtain the best possible results. By photographing from both sides there is no possibility of one horso being hidden by another, which is one of the many insurmountable difficulties with which the judge has to contend. At a Sydney course somo time ago (remarks tho Sydney Referee) it was contemplated having all finishes photographed, but, after arrangements were made, and experiments tried, the idea waß abandoned. The trials were not a success. BLOODSTOCK SALE. Messrs. Alfred Bucklaiid and Sens, Ltd., conducted a 6al.e of bloodstock at Ellerslie yesterday, Mr. C. Brookes officiating as auctioneer. There was a good attendance, although there were few buyers present. Bidding was slack and tho prices realised by the. various lota sold were small. Tho following were the details of the aalo:— Bay colt, lyr, by King Lnpin—Qncon Abbey,, Mr. H. A. Harris, 42gns. Bay colt, lyr, by Quin Abbey—Brown Nell, Mr. T. Hutchinson, 40gns. Bay filly, lyr, by Quin Abbey—Rand mare Mr. F, Eli,rhom, 32gna Chestnut filly, lyr, b;y King Lupin—Madam Rose, Mr. H. L. Russell, 28gns. Brown colt, lyr. by Quin Abbey—Glenopal, Mr. H. A. Harris, 84gns. Bay colt, lyr, by Quin Abbey—Silva, Mr. W. Montgomery, 18gns. Bay filly, lyr, by Quin Abbey—Day Comet mare, Mr. W. Duttoji, lOgns. Brown filly, 2yrs, by Quin Abbey—Tecoma, Mr. J. M. Samson, 95gns. Brown mare, Quinvardia, Mr. T. Duncan, 22gns. Brown gelding, Carint.hia, Mr. J. M. Samson, 175gna. Brown mare, Nucleus, Mr. F. Ehrhorn, lOOgns. j Black gelding. Mtmreri, Mr. C. H. Floyd, lOgna. Brood mare, Disappointment, with colt foal by Lapidary, Mr. H. Wilson, Ifigms. A largo number of others were offered .but; wero passed in.