FIRST DAY AT ELLERSLIE

Southland Times, Issue 23948, 14 October 1939, Page 8

FIRST DAY AT ELLERSLIE

AUCKLAND MEETING OPENS TODAY The acceptances for the opening of the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting at Ellerslie today are as follows:— 12.5 TRIAL HURDLES, £350. (One mile and three-quarters).—Gadger 10.13, Bisquit 10.2, Knight of Australia 9.13, Survalyon 9.13, Cappy 9.6, Gascyne 9.4, Chikara 9.3, Wild Acre 9.0, The Trimmer 9.0, Mio Fratollo 9.0, Cintrace 9.0, Tea Chat 9.0, Hessketoon 9.0, Lapidarian 9.0. 12.45 GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, £7OO. Colts and geldings 8.10; fillies 8.5. (One mile).—Beaulivre, Brazen Bold, Fils de Vaals, Orelio, Foxmond, Our Jean, Miss Bridge. 1.30 SHORTS HANDICAP, £450. (Six longs).—Llangollen 9.12, Farland 9.5, Orate 9.2, Erndale 9.0, Royal Bachelor 8.5, Valimeen 8.1, Aero King 7.12, Palustre 7.11, Blonde Princess 7.9, Bronwen 7.7, Vai Lu 7.7, Bachelor King 7.5, Mon Acre 7.1, La Vie 7.0, Arvakur 7.0, Trilliarch 7.0, Surella 7.0, High Sea 7.0. 2.20 MITCHELSON CUP, £lOOO and cup valued at £5O. (One mile and ahalf).—Sly Fox 9.2, King Rey 9.2, Golden Sheila 8.9, Hot Box 8.9, Ned Cuttie 8.5, Balinavar 8.1, Gold Vaals 7.13, Tidewaiter 7.13, Scotland 7.12, The Cardinal 7.11, Master Brierly 7.11, Royevrus 7.10, Airam 7.9, Birthday Boy 7.7, Philcourt 7.4, Palmint 7.0, Auto Sweep 7.0, Inver 7.0. 3.5 HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE,, £350. (About two miles and a-half).—En Tour 11.5, St. Musk 11.4, Lucidus 10.11, Glenvane 10.5, Mahala 9.11, Little Briton 9.11, Tupeotu 9.5, Bells of Bow 9.0, Smilin’ Thru 9.0, Caurnie 9.0, Pikowhai 9.0, Prince Tractor 9.0. 3.50 THE WELCOME STAKES, £5OO. Colts and geldings 8.5; fillies 8.0. (Five furlongs).—Beau Leon, Granora, Kentucky, Phaleron, Rara Avis, Stratford, Sure Pay, Surpai, Teacony, Belle Femme, Desert Tide, Golden Bonnet, Happicoat, Harmony, Lovaals, Payette, Queen City, Sharmin. 4.40 GORDON HANDICAP, £350. (Six furlongs).—Maxam 9.6, Anion 9.3, Kaiwaka 9.2, Silver Stick 8.12, Noble Fox 8.12, Bronze Moth 8.12, Dragon Moth 8.11, Veritable 8.10, Valerian 8.9, Mintlaw 8.9, Sir Lysander 8.9, Beeswing 8.6, Kenneth, Robert 8.3, Spinning Wheel 8.3, Hutana 8.3, Right Royal 7.11, Odtaa 7.11, Hunto 7.11, Meadow 7.11, Trevace 7.9, Glen Connell 7.7, Bronze Fire 7.7, Starbright 7.7, Waitarma 7.7, Carmelia 7.7, Loyal Grant 7.7, Royal Huntress 7.7, Clipper 7.7, Biddy Girl 7.7, Advance Acre 7.7, Walter Fox 7.7, Hunter’s Rose 7.7, Princess Vai 7.7, Tellsom 7.7, British Talent 7.7, Orally 7.7, Estro 7.7, Buccaneer 7.7, Marheke 7.7, Phil Vaals 7.7, Mayfair 7.7. 5.30 FLYING HANDICAP, £450. (Seven furlongs).—Floodtide 9.3, Francis Drake 8.12, Valamito 8.10, Royal Appellant 8.9, Pirate King 8.5, Notium 7.13, Black Musk 7.11, Brazilian 7.0, Vaalso 7.0, Ivy Willonyx 7.0, Land Girl 7.0, Silver Quex 7.0. N.Z. TROTTING CUP After the first payment the following remain in the NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP. of £2600. Class 4.25. Two miles: J. Richardson's br g Colonel Grattan, by Grattan Loyal—Erin’s Pointer It H. Stafford’s b g Pot Luck, by Jack Potts—Hope Dillon It J. C. D. Simpson’s b m Cantata, by Rey de Oro—Drumby It W. J. Gudsell’s blk h Plutus, by Nelson Derby—Fanny Logan It J. F. Grant’s and M. Turton's ch g Fine Art, by Jack Potts—Golden Bond It F. W. McGill’s ch m Rocks Ahead, by Happy Voyage—First Water It Estate F. Fine’s blk m Renown’s Best, by Grattan Loyal—Renown It J. J. Brosnan’s b g Marsceres, by Man o’ War—Golden Vale It J. R. McKenzie’s blk h Gallant Knight, by Mr McElwyn—Etaday It B. T. Stanley’s ch g Blair Athol, by Rey de Oro —Molly Pointer 12 W. Hosking’s blk g King’s Warrior, by Blue Mountain King—Forward Lady 12 W. Hosking’s b g Ironside, by Wrack— Gatwick 12 W. T. Lowe’s ch h Lucky Jack, by Jack Potts—Tirane 24 W. Johnstone's b g King’s Play, by Peter Bingen—Buz Buz 24 Mrs D. R. Revell’s ch m Parlsienne, by Rey de Oro—Yenot 36 J. F. Mackenny’s b h Lawn Derby, by Robert Derby—Roselawn 36