THE TURF

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 15, 5 October 1929, Page 7

THE TURF

A.K.C. MEETING. AUCKLAND, This Day. There are perfect conditions at Ellerslie and there is a large crowd for the opening of the A.R.C. meeting/ Results: — Hurdles.—l 3 Catonian 1,2 Lady Spalpeen 2, 9 Gold Rep 3. Scratched: Tresham, Wako, Chesterman, Tanagia, Fair Abbey. Won by four lengths and twelve length's. Time 3min 13 3-ssec. 1

Guineas. —2 Eaglet (Goldfinch) 1, 1 Pink Coat (A. E. Ellis) % 3 Hunting Cry (Keesing) 3. Scratched: Crimestor, Catoma, Motere, Refresher, Supremacy. Won by half a length and seven lengths. Time 1 min 38 3-ssec.

According to the race book, the Guineas stratchings are: Air Laddie, Cattoma, Coon Song, Crimestar, Ex Doqo, Gay Duke, Motere, Refresher, Roundelay, Supremacy, Tahoma, 1 : ' I

'Shorts Handicap.—s Lady’s Boy 1, 14 Tantitaraa 2, 8 Polyxena and 3 High Finance (dead heat) 3. ched; Oration, Mon Star. Heads separated the winners. Time Imin 13 4-ssec.

Cup.—2 Historic (B. Morris) 1, 3 Star Stranger (R. Bagby) 2, 5 Omor (Metcalfe). 3. Scratched —Prodfce; Paddon, Barometer. Won by a neck, three lengths. Time, 2miu 35sei. NAPIER PARK MEETING. GREENMEADOWS, This Day. The Napier Park spring meeting is held to-day in splendid weather on a good track, and in the presence of a large attendance. Results:—

Prince of Wales Handicap.—s Princess Betty 1, S Ruby Step 2, 7 Mauuire 3. Scratched: Wedded. Won by half a length. Time 50 4-ssoc. Trial Handicap.—l Ando (L. G. Morris) 1, 4 Best Friend 2,2 I’m Alone 3. Scratched; Birklad, Won by a langth and half a length. Time Imin 15 3-ssec. Park Stakes. —4 Shrewd 1, 3 King’s Jest 2, 1 Kick Off 3. i Greenmeadows Hack Handicap.— 4 Jen 1, 7 High Heather 2, 3 A 1 aric 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time 2miu 45sec.

KUROW RACES. OAMARU, Day. For the Kurow races the weather is tine and there is a good attendance. Results; Higbweight Handicap.—2 Some Toff 1, 4 Acredity 2, 3 Wild Work 3. Scratched: Glenrowan, Haze, Handsome. Won by four lengths each way. Time Imiu 44 l-ssec.

Novice Plate.—] E[ Ro a I, 8 JocM o’ Haze Idea 11 2, 8 Haulage 3. Also started—Handsome, Hind, Imperten, auco, Nerown, Mystery Night, Par, ado, Corn Queen, Watorpawer. Won by a length ond half, a length. Time, Imin 2 4-osee. Kurow T rot.—I Norwester 1, G King Bingen 2, 1 Lady Zephyr© 3. Scratched—Fiichantress, {Pree Poin-i tor. Won by five lengths. Time, 3 min 37 l-ssee.