TROTTING

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 547, 27 December 1928, Page 11

TROTTING

Sunshower Wins In Fine Weather GOOD TROTTING AT GORE LIBERAL PAYS GOOD PRICE (Special to THE SUN) GORE, Wednesday. Under splendid weather conditions, the Gore Trotting Club held its annual Christmas fixture today, when there was a large attendance to witness the good sport provided. The track was in fine order and some interesting contests were witnessed. That the public was in speculative mood was demonstrated by the fact that £18,414 was put through the totalisator, last year’s figures being £18,916. The Gore Handicap provided a stirring race, Sunshower winning nicely from the back-marker Desert Star, who put up a solid run. The other leg of the double was secured by Liberal, who made no race of the Final Handicap, returning his supporters a remunerative price. The only favourite to score during the day was Kensitas, who won the President’s Handicap. Following are the results: Croydon Handicap, li miles. —3 Blue Lady, limit (A. McLellau), 1; 8 Bob Wilkes, 60yds, 2; 4 Lucky Voyage, limit, 3. Also started: 7 Keen Derby, 19 Marold, 19 Jack Wallace, 14 Foam, 12 Pattie Bingen, 10 Mercer Bingen, 1 Criterion, limit; 9 Saxon, 12yds; 2 Dummy Bingen, 24; Helen McGregor, 36; Major Domo, 17 Ardanella, 6 Jock Bingen, 11 Watersong, 60; 16 Jade, 10S; 15 Alpha Wilkes, 132. Won by three lengths. Time, 3.44. Trial Handicap, 1 mile 5 furlongs.—2 Fair Wave, limit (S. Edwards), 1; 1 Country King, limit, 2; 15 Bellwin, limit, 3. Also started: 13 Jerelderin, 14 Lily Harold, 11 Adios, 16 Loch Carran, 6 Chimeaway, 8 Erin’s Fortune, 18 Cathedralite, 17 Spot Locanda, 15 La Rona, 9 Southern Light, 4 Cloverly, 12 Rosaleen, 7 Crown Jewel, limit; 7 Mountain Queen, 10 lvola Wilkes, 3 Willie Wilkes, 24yds; 6 Erin’s Chance, 72. Won by two lengths. Time, 3.52 4-5. Telegraph Handicap, 1 mile.— 2 Wilma Dillon, 36yds (A. McLellan), 1; 1 Rita McKinney, limit, 2; 9 Honest Ned, 12yds, 3. Also started; 6 Dawson Bingen, 8 Free Lance, 7 Glen Wilkes, 12yds; 3 Four Bells, 24; 5 Liberal, 36; 4 Warepa, 4S. Won by a length. Time, 2.13 3-5, GORE CLUB HANDICAP Of £450; 2 miles 3 SUNSHOWER, limit (J. G. Cruickshank) 1 S—DESERT STAR, 84yds 2 4 NELSON McELWYN, 36yds .. .. 3 Also started: 12 McKinney Dillon, 9 Slump, 8 Stockade Junior, 2 Nelson De Oro, limit; 1 Denver’s Doll, 14 Lucky Harold, 1 Logan Hanlon, 10 Streak, 12 yards; 13 Miss Adonis, 7 Hylas, 36; 6 Hector’s Own, 48. Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time, 4.39. Christmas Handicap, 1 mile 5 furlongs. —2 Mona Bingen, limit (W. Jones), 1; 1 Limosa, 12yds, 2; 5 Jolly Maid, limit, 3. Also started: 12 Bricklayer, 14 Haereva, 7 Musical Chimes, limit; 15 Coy Bells, 4 Tarndale, 9 Auto, 12yds; 13 Decoy Bells, 6 Shadyspot, 11 Coldstream Guard, 24; 3 Erin’s Advance, 10 Nelbar, 36; 8 Lou Thorpe, 48. Won by four lengths. Time, 3.49.

Mataura Handicap, 2 miles. —7 Jock Bingen, 60yds (J. Dynes), 1; 1 Sunspeck, limit, 2; 8 Wattle Patch, 48yds, 3. Also 18 Saxon, 11 Combine, 9 Royal Stan, 13 Billjf Moor, 6 Pattie Bingen, 12 Merce Bingen, 2 Lucky Voyage, 10 Criterion, 12 patty Todd, limit; 3 Ruby Bingen, 36 yards; 20 Major Domo, 17 Gardanella, 15 Wjktersong, 48; 5 Peter Lin, 60; 19 Buck Up, 108; 14 Jade, 120. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.56.

President’s Handicap, li miles.—l Kensitas, 36yds (J. Walsh), 1; 7 Winnie Chrysler, 24yds, 2; 3 Chiming King, 12 yards, 3. Also started: 11 Erin’s Own, 8 Kola Wilkes, limit; 9 Overture, 2 Suncross, 12yds; 4 Auto, 24; 10 May bird, 36; 5 Needles, 48; 6 Streak, 72. Won by three lengths. Time, 3.31.

Final Handicap, 1£ miles.—7 Liberal, 24yds (Todd), 1; 3 Logan Hanlon, limit, 2; 11 Alva Lass, limit, 3. Also started: 8 Kinney Dillon, 11 Return Voyage, 9 Glen Wilkes, 5 Sunshower, 4 Denver’s Doll, limit; 12 Miss Adonis, 10 Four Bells, 12yds; 6 Hector’s Own, 48; 2 Desert Star, 60. Won by six lengths. Time, 2.50.