SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19204, 21 June 1924, Page 16

SPORTING.

THE ASHBURTON RACES. 0 UNCASE WINS CHIEF EVENT. (From Odb Special RepohtbiO ASHBURTON, June 20. The Ashburton meeting was opened in tine but very cold and wintry weather, and just as the steeplechase Held went to the post a drizzle which, set in developed into heavy rain. During the remaining part of the card the trade was very sloppy and greasy. Likelihood scored an easy win in the hurdles, yven though he lest a Ini of ground at the last hurdle. Red Ivriss had to make up a lot of ground to finish just outside a place. Galway won easily from those who completed the conr.-o in the steeplechase. Tho Ashburton Handicap wits run in heavy rain, and it became difficult to distinguish the various horses. Gttnca.se was sent to the front, and again proved ho is a good horse in sloppy going. Sartis was winning easily half a furlong from home in the Long Beach Handicap, and his narrow margin was due to his rider being over-conlidenl. Tho first two had the (Inal event to themselves, hut Solferito finished fast after appearing to suffer interference during tho rare. During tho day £10.071 went through (he totalisator, compared with £13.840 10s last year, when the card consisted of eight races. FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP. Of IdOOsovs. One mile and a half. 10—Mr S. E. Richards's hr g Likelihood, by Probable—Mavis, aged, 10.5 (W. Scobie) 1 2—-Mr R. Sutherland's Lo Forte, 10.5 (J. T. Humphries) ?. 6—Mr R. C. GiJlies's 801 l rock, 10.2 (F. Johnson) 3 Also started: 1 'Frisco Mail 10.13, 4 Roval otar 10.11, 3 Red Kriss 10.5, 5 Golden Prince 9,13, 8 Fort Regal 9.12, 9 Pompcsa car. 9.4. 4 Flying Master 9.0 Flying Master and Red Kviss were in charge coming to tho first hurdle, but tho latter got shut out by the field coming over, and ho lost several lengths. Flying Master was leading Royal Star, 'Frisco Mail, and Fort Regal at the turn into the back. Royal Star lost, his rider at tho fourth jump, and 'Frisco Mail also lost ground. Likelihood led round the top from Lo Forte, and they were followed by Bell rock and Red Kriss into tho straight. Likelihood ran down the last hurdle, hut came on again and comfortably beat Lo Forte bv a neck. Bedrock was six lengths away, followed by Red Kriss, Pomposa, Fort Regal, and 'Frisco Mail. Time, 2min 47 2-sscc

NOVICE PLATE. Of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 10—Mr J. Bell’s b g Adopted, by Elysian—Delania, aged 9.10 (A. G. Campbell) 3 4—Messrs E. and N. Rutherford’s Bonatie, 9.10 (F. C. Porterl 2 I—Sir G. Clifford’s Thorndale. 9.10 (H. Young) 3

Also started: 5 Coureelette 9 10. 3 Mudlark 9.10, 8 North Sea 9.10. 6 Markie 9.10, 31 Squint 9.10, 9 Clarion 9.10, 4 Sunny Mae 9.10. 12 Olvmpia 9.10, 2 Cocb-y-bondhu 9,0.

Thorndale and Markin were the first to show out. and the latter led Thorndale, Mudlark, and Adopted to the turn, where Olvmnia was elose up. Adopted took charge in the straight, and. stalling off Bonatic, beat him by a short half-length. '•Torndnle was over three lengths away, followed by Sunny Mae. Mudlark. Clarion, and Markie. Time, Imin 18 3-sscc. HACK STEEPLECHASE. Of 175sovs. About two miles. I—Mr L. C. Ilazlett’s br g Galway, by Kilbroney—Droski, aged, 13.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3—Mr K. C. Gillies’s Ruddy Gold. 9.10 (.e. Johnston) 2 6 —Mrs W. M‘Kenzie’s Tainui IT. 913 (Dawson) 3

Also started: 2 Paul Pry 9.13, 7 Tokomairiro car. 9.12, 4 Aurore 9.12, 5 Sherlock 9.2. la Malincourt 9.1, 8 Woodrow 9.0, 10 Taralaga 9.0. 9 Blue Streak 9.0. Sherlock, Taimii 11, Galway, and Paul I’rv led the way. Woodrow ran off at the first jump in the straight, and Taralaga came down at the second of the stand double. This left Sherlock and P.luo '■drerk in front of Tainui 11, Galway, and Pudvlv Gold, and Paul Pry. Taralaga nn s herlock off at the next fence near the mile post, and Paul Pry missed the next. ' r 'h's left Tainui II and Ruddy Gold in front of Galway and Tokomairiro. Galway went up to Ruddv Gold tnrnimr for homo, and. coming on. won comfortably by three lengths from Ruddy Gold, who beat Tainui TT bv six lengths. Tokomairiro was 12 lengths away, and Malincourt also completed the course. Time. 4min 17 2-ssec. I. Rask lodged a protest against E. Dillon. rider of Blue Streak, for running him off but the stewards accepted Dillon’s exnlanation. SELMA TROT HANDICAP, Of 156sovs. One mile and a-lialf. 5Mr W J. Tomkinson’s h g Rebel, by Logan Pointer—Feudal Chimes, scr (Owner) 1 B—Air R. M‘Donald's Logic, snr (Owner) 2 6Mr C. D. Bailey’s Frank Dillon, scr (J. 11. Wilson) 3 Also started: 17 .Succession scr, 16 .Juan Dillon scr, 12 Bridget Lynn scr, 1 Direct Tod scr, 2 Generator scr, 9 Sea Pearl scr, 19 Talent scr. 19 Colonel Mac scr, II Oleda scr. 7 Rex Minto 12 yds bhd (coupled with Ladv Minto 12vds), 4 Logandalc 24vds, 14 WhiSome Melody 24yds, 18 Lady Peterson 24vds, 3 King Sandy 56yds, 13 A.xtel 48yds, 15 Royal Arcade 72yds. I<ogic, Frank Dillon. Bridget, Lvnn, and Rebel led past the stand. Rebel ran up to the loaders going along the bed:, mid. coming away, won by four lengths trom Logic, who bent Prank Dillon by 20 lengths. Talent was close up fourth, followed by Winsome Melody and Bridget Lynn. Times: 3min 40soc, 3min 41sec, 3min 44 1— ASHBURTON* HANDICAP. Of 200sovs. One mile. b —Mr J. P. Murphy's b Guncase, by Calibre—Matchbox, syrs, 9 9 (Aj Trilford) 1 3—Mr R. M‘Kav’s Radial. 10.4 (A. E. Ellis) 2 2Mr R. E. Hall’s Will Oakland, 9 3 (F. Voight) 3 Also started: 4 Happy Warrior 9.12. 1 Clareina 9.11, 7 Carmine 9.9. 8 Castellan 9.1. 6 Whinping Boy 9.0, 9 Hicro 9.0 Will Oakland was the first to show out. but Guncase soon took charge and led along the hack from Will Oakland and Carmine, with Whipping Boy and Hiero last. Guncase led Will Oakland towards the turn, where Radial drew up. Once in the straight, Guncase, under hard pressure, kept clear, and won bv three lengths from Radial, who beat Will Oakland by a short length. Carmine, Castellan, and Whipping Bov were next in that order. Time. Imin 43 3-ssec. TONGBEACH HACK HANDICAP, Of ISOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3Mr G. Fulton’s b g Sartis. by Sarto— Love Token, 4yrs. 9.6 (J. Beale) ... 1 4 Mr F. S. Rutherford’st Kukume, 10.9 (J, Campbell) 2 2—Mr P. Carpcnticr’s Carpenlier, 10.8 (P. Kane) 3 Also started: 5 Viewpoint. 9.11, 8 Rigel 9.7, 10 First Aid 9.7, 7 Agnola 9.3. 11 Sayanora 9.0, 6 Gay Life 9.0, 9 Sunny .Mae 9.0. Sarlis and Agnola were the first to show out with Cavpentier and Viewpoint, and than came Sunny Mac and Gay Life. Sartis came on from Agnola, but had to bo ridden right out to stall off Kukume and Carpontier, the trio having long heads between them. Viewpoint, Gay Life, and rugol were next. Time, 2min 15 3-ssec. THORNDON HANDICAP, Of ISOsovs. Five furlongs. 6—Mr \V. Jeffries’s b g Wharfdalc, by Antagonist—Bonnie Brae. 4yrs, 9.8 (II Young) 1 1 — Mr T. Russell’s Dancing Davs, 10.13 (Emerson) 2 2Mr C. Holmes’s Solferite, 9.13 (E. Shaw) 3 Also started; 7 The Reaver 10.7, 4 W*Jdone 10.6, 9 Kikini 9.7, 12 Fiunra. 9.5, 13 Prosperity 9.0. 16 Gossard 9.0, 15 Kuia 9.0, 5 Knocklyn 9.0, 8 Integrity 9.0, 11 Miss Minerva 9.0, 10 Bella Lake 9.0, 14 Bodyguard 9.0, 3 Ferino 9.0. Wharf dale and Dancing Days soon singled themselves out from Integrity and a well-slrung-out field. Afler going a couple of furlongs the two leaders had the race to themselves, and finally Wharfdale beat Dancing Days by a length. Solferite made up a lot of ground, and was throe lengths away, followed by Miss Minerva ami Bella Lake. Time, Imin 3 2-5-sec. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association.) ASHBURTON, June 20. The following are the acceptances for the second day : Second Hurdle Handicap.—Likelihood 11.2, ’Frisco Mail 10.12, Royal Star 10.11. Lo Forte 10.9, Bedrock 10.2, Fort Regal 0 9 Flying Master 9.9, Pompoaa. Agnola 9.0. Winch more Welter Handicap.—-Adopted 10.5, Warseer 9,12, Thornodale 9.10, Markie 9.9, ’ Sunny Mac, Uourcolletto 9.6, Clarion 9.5, Sir Walter 9.3, North Sea, Bonny ‘Wood, Espada. 9.0.

Winter Steeplechase.—Galway 12.0. Whip eerd 11.12, Tigerland 11.8. Taiuui 0.13. Raul Pry 9.12, Tokomnirim 9.7. Sherlock, Aurore, Intolerance, Blue Streak, 'laralga, ’■Vocdrow 9.0.

AI el rose Tint. —Princess Ann, Lionwood, Dumas, Olecla. Generator, N'ightlighl, Merry Logan, Bridget Lynn, 'Jaleiit. General 'llinrpe. Loc.uula Maid scratch. Frank Dillon 12 yards behind. Lady Peterson, Alpha Bingen. Nagel Pointer, lion Locanda, Winsome Melody, Loyandalc 24. Logic, I.auriston 35. Axtol. - clson Mac 48, Rebel 72.

County Handicap.—Tin dial 10.8, Guiicase 10.5. Wiiarfdalo 9.9, Carmine 9.8. Will Oakland 9.7, Castellan 9.0. Whipping Boy 9.0. Kikini 9.0, Sartolito 9.0, Paddv’s Hope 9.0, Ferino 9.0. Moreton Handicap.—The Reaver 11.2. Solferite 10.10, Queen Balhoa 9.13, Prompter 9.12. Miss Minerva 9.12, Viewpoint 9.11. lurursio 9.10, Proliliman 9.10. Knocklyn 9.11. Royal llespatch 9.5, Integrity 9.4, Heraldry 9.3. Sunny Mae 9.2, Olvnipia 9.0. W kcrn-i Handicap.—Dancinß Days 11.1, Red Wink 10.11, Radial 10.7, The Reaver 10.5. Wharfdale 10.3, Solferite 9.13. Kikini 9.5. Bella Lake 9.0, Bodyguard 9.0, Prosperity 9.0. N A ITER RACES. {Per United Psess Association.! NAPIER. June 20. The Napier Park Raring Club's winter meeting opened to-day in rainy weather, but the sun shone after the first race. The going was very heavy in consequence cf the rains. The totalirator handled £10,823, compared with £11,044 for the first day last: year. An inquiry was held info the running of Antler in the Moteo Hack Hurdles, but no decision has been reached yet. Results: MOTEO HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.— Merry Bells, 10.7 (A. M‘Dona Id), 1; Landbird, 10.9, 2; Crown Coin, 9.0, 3. Also started: Molynoaux, Antler 10.12, Vindictive 9.10, Mosthenes 9.6, Rebuff, Gold Piece 9.0. Won by a nose; with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 31 4-ssee. PETANE HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 275sovs. About two miles,—Mahuru, 10.1 (A. M'Donald), 1; Tarakete, 9.0, 2; Guanaco, 10.10, 3. Also started: Rowan 10.1, Killard 9.12, Silta 9.7, Ethiopian 9.5, Birkenella 9.3, Panchito. Mahia. 9.0. Won by eight lengths; with half a length between second and third. Rowan, Silta. Killard, and Mahia fell. Time. 4min 48 3-ssee. STEWARDS’ STAKES HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Comical, 10 8 (C Reed), 1; Koodoo, 9.5, 2; Barrier, 10.4, o. Mso started: Correspondent 10.8, Arch Salute 10.4. Haurangi 10.0, Mcrrv Singer 9.10, Kahikatea. Happy Days 9.7, Hallovvvonia. Blissfulness. Mountain Top, Suspicion, uhnrili. March On 9.0. Won hy two lengths; with a head between second and third. Merry Singer was fourth. Time, Imin SO 4-ssee. NAPIER STEEPLECHASE, Of 7C0.-ovs. About- three miles. Passim Through, 9.4 (M'Brierley) 1 San Forte, 11.2 2 Te Mniro, 9.10 3 Also started: First Line 10.6, Kipling 10.4, Zeus 9.2, Gang Awa’ 9.0. Won hy six lengths; with a neck between second and third. Time, 7min 4 l-ssec. LADIES’ NECKLACE HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —Polonett, 11.7 (Mr S. Howard), 1; Many Colours, 11.3, 2; Asleep. 10.7. 3. Also started; Communicate 11.5. Empyrean 11.3, Detroit, Earthshine 10.13. Won by two lengths; with a length and a-half between second and third. Time. 2min 26see. AHURIRT HURDLES HANDICAP, of 409sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Tenterfield, 9.11 (11. Pun), 1: Alteration, 6.6. 2: Admiral Codrington, 9.11. 3. Also started; Kohu 11.3, Woden 9.4, Birka 9.0. Won by three lengths: with a head between second and third. Time, 3min 29 4-sseo. SETTLERS’ HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Puketoi, 9.12 (R. Hunt). 1; Ma Boughal, 9.12. 2; T'roadwell. 9.0, 3. Also started: Sensible 10.6, White Ensign 10.3, Tino Maungau 9.11. Sunny Roe. Merry Imp, Kilroe 9.5. Lady Hill 9.3, Kaahumanu, Pita, Damon. Royal Heather, Master Black. Ajax 9.0. Won by a length; with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 21 2-ssec. RACING IN ENGLAND. Press Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright, LONDON, June 19. Following is the result of the ASCOT GOLD CUP, Of 3670a0v5. Two miles and a-half. Massine (Sharpe) 1 Filbert lie Savoie (Jennings) ... 2 Inkcnnan (Frank Bullock) 3 Eleven horses started. Won by a short head; with two lengths between second and third. —Reuter. BOXING. FAIRIIALL v. VOLAIRE. The professional contest between Tommy Fairhall and Eugene Volaire, which will be staged at His Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday next, is exciting great local interest. Fairhall has suffered only one defeat in New Zealand, i and that at the hands of Havilah Uren in April laet at Wellington. The contest waa 15 rounds of hard gruelling in-fighting, and was a clever and willing display of close work. Fairhall’s recent decision over Stone shows him to be » boxer of no mean order. Ho is clever at defence, and can also assimilate punishment, and can punch with great accuracy and speed. The preliminary professional contest between Alfords and M'Donald should itself be a great tussle. The qualifications of M’Donaicl are undoubted, and on the other hand Alfords is one of the best middle-weights Australia lias produced for some time. Alfords has a splendid ring record, both in Auetialia and on the Continent, and a glance through his records affords ample evidence in support of this. Fairhall, who waa expected to arrive last evening, telograpned to the Otago Boxing Association that he vas breaking his journey, and would not arrive until Monday. A telegram has been Despatched to Fairhall to the effect Pi it ho must arrive in Dunedin to-day. jeatrone are reminded that the box plan will open at die Bristol on Monday morning. OTAGO HUNT CLUB. The Otago Hunt Club’s weekly meet is to be held over the well-known properties cf Messrs Malcolm Stevenson, Oliver and Thompson, and Hamilton, “Sea View,” which are quite handy from St. Clair car. AN IMPROVED GOLF BALL A now Golf Ball this yeor is tho “ WhvNot ” Blue Cross, a definite improvement. It has longer life, and gives longer drives than any ball hitherto made. The “ WKvNot” Green Cro:s is slightly larger, so as to bo “picked-up” easily. Order cither from your dealer, professional, or N.Z. agents, W- H. Tisdall (Limited), Christchurch.