LATE SPORTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1628, 3 May 1919, Page 11 (Supplement)

LATE SPORTING.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB.

CONCLUSION OF AUTUMN MEETING. A strong nor'-west wind, bringing with it clouds of dust, made matters rather unpleasant for the concluding day of the New Brighton Trotting Club's "tiutumn meeting. There was a very large attendance, many being attracted by the New Zealand Trotting Derby. The course was in very nice order, but the strong wind was against time recording. Details of the racing arc : SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs. One mile and a-furlong. i

3 11. Saunders's br f Vilo, by Brent Locanda—Violet M., 3yrs, scr. (Owner) 1 9L. Davidson's Hutana, scr. (Owner) .. 2 2F. Thome's Proud Elsie, lsec (Owner) 3 I Also started: 13 Apres Moi scr, 11 Peter King scr, 8 VaUiyria scr, 7 Guardess scr, 14 Forest Girl scr, 12 Proud Imperial lsec, 5 Sandy Bell lsec, 1 Irish Eyes lsec, 4 Lady Linwood lsec, and (1 Algy Gee lsec. Sandy Bell and Proud Elsie made the running into the back straight, where both stopped. Then Vilo took charge from Hutana, and the pair drew right away. Vilo was first into line for home and won comfortably by four lengths from Hutuna. A dozen lengths back came Proud Elsie, followed by Sandy Bell and Valkyria. Times of placed horses —2.44 2-5, 2.45 3-5, and 2.51 2-5.

BEXLEY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 140 sovs. For uuhoppled trotters; 5.4 class.

Two miles. 0 A. Hendricksen's ch g Sunrise, by Geo. M. Patchen—-Del Paso mare, aged

14seo (Owner) 1 3 A. Pettigrew's b g Ben Bell, aged, 12sec, (R. Logan) 2 7 C. Shaw's 1) g Treasure Seeker, aged, scr (E. McDermott) .. .. .. ... 3 Also started; 15 Havana 2sec, 11 Mushroom 2, 10 Colonel Havclock 2, 8 Craibwood 3,13 Te Kuitl 4, 9 Koraki 7,14 Miss Lorna 7, 2 Dragoon Jun. 10, 12 Jessie's Dream 10, 5 I Arcadian 12, 1 Happy Jack 12, 10 Ruby Lincoln 14, 4 Rita Rose 14. Sunrise piloted the field into the back straight with Rita Rose and Ben Bell heading the others. A little further on Sunrise broke, allowing Dragoon Jun. to take np the running. The latter was In front at the stand from Sunrise, Rita Rose and Miss Lorna. Dragoon Jim. looked to be winning easily till tfell into the home straight. There Sunrise deposed him and won easily by eight lengths from Ben Bell, who was a length in front of Treasure Seeker. The next to finish were Dragoon Jun. and Miss Lorna. Times of placed horses—s.6, 5.7 and 4.55 2-5. BRIGHTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs. 4.40 class. Two miles. 6 W. Rankin's b m Nancy Stair, by Galindo—Ardzigular, syrs, 6sce (W. Warren) ' ;3 Mrs A. M. Seymour's b hj Mintson, aged, 3sec (J. Bryce) -• * 8 A. R. Farrel)'s b m Cora Dillon, aged, 3sec (E. McDermott) •• « Also started: 12 John Dillon scr, 7 Hannah M. 3sec, 4 Sashwood 5, 5 Vice-Admiral 5, 2 Dean-Dillon 5, 1 Colenut 6, 9 Buudura 8, il Pax 8, 10 Captain Stanley 8. ■. Captain Stanley, with Bundura in close attendance, led the Held out of the straight, and as they raced along the back the order was Captain Stanley, Bundura, Nancy Stair, and Cora Dillon. There was little change in the positions all through the first mile, at the end of which Capialn Stanley was just clear of Bundura, then In close order coming Cora Dillon, Nancy. Stair, Pax, and Cblehut. Once into the back stretch Captain Stanley and Bundura lost their places to Cora Dillon, who soon opened up a useIful lead. This she maintained all round the top turn, and till well into the home straight. There Nancy Stair closed on her, and quickly having her measure won nicely by three lengths from Mintson. A head back came Cora' Dillon, followed by Hannah M. and Golenut. Times of placed horses: 4.40 1-5, 4.38 1-5, 4.38 2-5.

'NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES (in harness),of 500 sovs; second horse 125 sovs and third 75 sovs from'the stake. For three-year-olds. One mile and a-half. 2. W. H. Bobins's br g Locanda Dillon, by ' Brent Locanda—lvy • Dillon (A. Pringle) .. .. .. .. 1 i 1 J. Henderson's br g Embracer, by Young McKinriey—Embrace (Owner) 2 3 F. Johnston's "ch c High Admiral, by . Wildwood Junior—Jenny . Lind (J. Bryce) .. .. ; '••.•• • • 3 On the first score the trio got away in excellent line. Setting a very solid pace, Locanda Dillon soon drew right away from the other pair, and at flie end of the first quarter was a dozen lengths to the good. In the straight Pringle checked him, and passing the stand Embracer had drawn to within six lengths, High Admiral already tailing off. Embracer gradually improved his position, and at the half-mile post -was only two lengths to-the bad. Racing round the top Locanda" Dillon drew away again, and won with the greatest of ease by four lengths. High Admiral could not go the puce, and finished a furlong back. Sectional times: First quarter, 31 3-ssec; second, lmin Bsec; third, lmin 43 3-ssec; fourth, 2min 19sec; fifth, 2min 54 4-ssec; full distance, 3min 33 4-ssec.

FLYING HANDICAP (harness), of 225 soys. 2.48 class. One mile and a-quarter.

3 W. B. Masham's blk g Chid, by St. Elmo—Lady Brentwood, 6yrs, 6sec

(J. Bryce) .. 1 5 N. Green's b g Albert Cling, 4yrs, 6sec (J. Henderson) .. 2 2J. G. S. Holmes's b g Moneymaker, . aged, 6sec (A. Prfiigle) .. .. .... 3 Also started: 1 Admiral Wood 4sec, 4 Cora Dillon 5, and 6 Agathos 7. -Agathos gave a lot of trouble at the start, but eventually they got off In good order. Chid was Just heading Moneymaker at the stand, -where Admiral Wood had already worked his way into third place. Racing along the back Chid was still In charge from Moneymaker and Admiral Wood, with Cora Dillon close up. Chid was first Into line for home, and won comfortably by five lengths from Albert Cling, who by a late run Just cut Moneymaker out of second place. Times of placed horses: 2.47 4-5, 2.J8 2-5, and 2.48 3-5. BROOKLYN HANDICAP (In harness), of 225 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. 4.50 class. Two miles. 1 C. Allington's-b g Whispering Willie, by .Woodland Whispers—Gossip, aged, 3sec (B. Jarden) .. 1 2 N. L. Price's Imperial Crown, lOseo i (Owner) 2 3 Wj K. McNarn's Red" Heather, 6sec (A. Cox) 3 Also started: 9 Lord Boanchild Bsec, 10 Electrocute 8, 7 Paul Huon 11, 4 Lady Pajtrkia 12, 8 Gay Wilkes. 12, 5 Truganini 13, 6 Bon Patch 14. Bon Patch showed the -way from Gay Wilkes and Imperial Crown, but going along the back the last-named had drawn to the front. With half the journey gone Imperial Crown held a slight advantage from Lord Roanchild and Whispering Willie. Four furlongs from home Whispering Willie raced to the front, and from this out had matters all his own way, winning easily by three lengths from Imperial Crown, who was a length in front of Red Heather. Time of placed horses: 4.40, 4.48, and 4.45 2-5. THE TROTTING DERBY. LOCANDA DILLON'S EASY WIN. Seldom since its inception five seasons ago has so much interest been evinced in a contest for the New Zealand Trotting Derby. Jewel Loconda's withdrawal left but a trio to contest the classic, and as High Admiral was palpably lame, the issue was practic--1 ally confined to Embracer and Locauda Dillon j the former being installed an odds on favourite. Both got through pleasing preliminaries -in their characteristic styles, Embracer pacing unconcernedly, while Locauda Dillon was full of vim. .

j The trio came along to their first call in 1 excellent line and when the flag fell they ' were practically on terms. Bursting away as if on a half-mile mission, Locantla Dillon was soon right out in front, almost pulling Pringle out of the sulky. Coming to the stand for the first time, Pringle checked his mount, who hobbled under restraint, and not a few good judges were inclined to think that he was in trouble. Embracer gradually closed up and when half a mile from home he got to the leader's wheel, a shout went up in the Oaniaru representative's favour. For a. furlong there was litttle between them. Then Locanda Dillon forged ahead again, and turning into the home straight Embracer was being driven to keep his place. He responded gamely enough under pressure, but could not make the least Impression on Locanda Dillon, who scored in most decisive style in 3.3.1 t-5. Had there been anything In the flrld capable of extending the winner he would certainly have reduced that time considerably. Locanda Dillon was bred by his owner, Mr W. H. Robins, of Methven, and had previously, placed the Great Northern Trotting Derby to his credit. He is a nicelyturned gelding, showing more than average quality, with a torrent of speed. After the race the winner .was decorated with the blue ribbon by Mrs A. S. Duncan, the function being, heartily appreciated by the huge crowd that thronged the enclosure. a Just after the start High Admiral crossed Embracer and both horses suffered some interference. For this J. Bryce, High Admiral's driver, was fined £lO. This incident prejudiced Embracer's prospects, but it is very doubtful if it affected the result.

WELLINGTON R.C. MEETING. Prtis Association. TRENTHAM, May 3. The weather Is fine for the concluding day of the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting. Tha course is in good order. Results:— SECOND HACK HURDLES, of 200 soys. One mile and a-half.

Yankee Jack, 10.3 .. ~ .. ~ 1 Minister, 9.13 2 Municipal, 11.6 3 All started. "Won by a length. Fire lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 44see. HUTT HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile. Battle Array 8.6 .. ~ .. ~1

Comment 9.0 .. ■• 2 Hnrry Up 8.2 , a Scratched: Itehekah and Matatua. Won by a neck; a length between second and third. Time, lmin 41 3-ssec MURITAI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. The Speaker 8.10 1 Pretty Bobby 8.2 2 Bondage 7.8 3 All started. Won by a neck, a neck and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 29sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. filendowcr 8.11 1 Heathercote 7.6 2 Vagabond 7.13 -3

Scratched: Taiamai and Melee. Won by a bead, third a neck away. Time, 2mln 19 3-Sscc. PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. Amytlios 0.2 1 Ermine 8.5 ~ .. ~ .. ~ 2 Some Kid 8.0 3 All started. Maronnc fell on entering the straight. Time, lmin 12sec. TRENTHAM GOLD CUP, of ICOO sovs. Wcight-for-age. Sasanof 1 • Afterglow , 2 Punka » 3 Scratched: Taiamai. Won by half a length; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 27sec. THE SPANNER SOLD. [Special to Th« bun.J TRENTHAM, May. 3 Mr Richmond, of Hastings, purchased The Spanner to-day for 3000 guinea*. The Spanner was scratched for the Suburban Handicap.