ASHBURTON WINNERS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 533, 10 December 1928, Page 10

ASHBURTON WINNERS

BEAU GESTE ONE OF THEM BUOYANT BEATS NIGHTMARCH Press Association ASHBURTON, Saturday. The Ashburton County Racing Club's meeting was held to-day in cloudy weather. There was a sprinkle of rain for tho third and fourth races. The attendance was fair and the course was in good order. The totalisator handled £6,636 for the seven races, compared with £7,721 for eight events last year. Results: Winchmore Hack Handicap, of £113; 6 fur.—l Star Raid, 9.15 (G. Salt), 1; 3 L proar, 0.4, 2; 2 Court Jester, 0.13, 3. Also started; 6 Skyquest, 9.11; 5 Solfello, 1 Singer, 9.4; 7 The Atom, 9.1. Won by half a length, third horse a length away. Time, 1.14. Melrose Trot, of £115; If miles.—3 Wakatana, 4Syds (T. H. McGirr), 1; 1 star Lady, limit, 2; 2 Lily Bingen, limit, 3. Also started: 12 Eileen Wood, 5 Bingen Maid, 4 Howdah, 7 Du Maurier, S Idol Boy, 10 Zane, limit; 5 June De Oro, 72yds; 11 Denver’s Doll, S4yds; 9

Wrackler, 144yds. Won by a length, third horse six lengths away. Time, 3.25 Tinwald Handicap, of £200; 1\ miles.— 1 Beau Geste, 8.8 (A. E. Ellis), 1; 3 Front Rank, 7.7, 2; 2 Sir Roy, 8.3, 3. The only starters. Won by a head, third horse a long neck away. Time, 2.10. Lagmhor Plate, of £100; 5 fur.—l Star Stranger 11., 8.10 (A. E. Ellis), 1: 4 Bon Rose, 8.4, 2; 6 Pixie Gold, 7.5, 3. Also started: 2 Evening, 9 Discordia, 10 Royal Chiron, 8.10; 3 Sea Raid, 8 Louise, 7 Bon Raid, 8.4; 5 Loot, 7.5. Won by a neck, third horse three lengths away. Time, 1.1 1-5. Moreton Hack, of £115; 1 mile.—3 Court .Tester, 7.13 (D. Cotton), 1; 8 Troilus, 7.7, 2; 4 Money Peer, 7.9, 3. Also started: 1 Great Star, 9.2; 2 Arrowy, 7.11; 5 Campanula, 7.2; 10 No Response, 9 Claret Cup, 6 Inoe, 7 Sacrifice, 7.0. Won by a n«ck, third horse a length away. Time, 1.40 3-5. Selma Trot, of £115; 1 mile.—l Albena, limit (A. Butterfield), 1; 2 Pet Locanda, 12yds, 2; 5 Guide Rangi, 24yds, 3. Also started: 4 Logan Princess, 11 Howdah, 10 Wallace Logan, 6 Eiffel ton Lass, 7 Roger Lyon, 3 Lindbergh, 16 Doll Dance, limit; 13 Prologue, 12 Mary Locanda, 15 Wakatana, 22yds; 13 Forward Maid, 8 Auto Minto, 24yds; 9 June De Oro, 36. Won by two •lengths, third horse six lengths away. Time, 2.16 2-5. Wakanui Handicap, of £130; 6 fur. —3 Buoyant. 7.12 (Emerson), 1; 1 Nightmarch, 9.2, 2; 4 Rascal, 7.12, 3. Also started: 2 Royal Tractor, 7.11; 5 Malmsey, 7.7. Won by a short head, third horse two lengths away. Time, 1.12 4-5.