SPORTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2143, 28 December 1920, Page 5

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. Despite the unfavourable -weather -there was a very large attendance at the Summer Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club yesterday. For the first two races the track was in very fair order, hut subsequently it cut up badly. The racing -was of more than average interest, and the fields of good strength. Speculation was very brisk, the record sum of £26,976 being invested, as against £15,494 last year. Details of the concluding events are:— / BOXING DAY HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs; 2.52 class. One mile and a-quar-ter, 4 Frank Tracey 24yds bhd (A, Butterfield) .. .. 1 3 Maoriland 48yds bhd (J. Bryce, jun.) 2 5 Nabob scr (O. Hooper) ; .. 3 Also started: 8 Idris 12yds bhd, 7 Joyful 12, 6 Greta 24, 1 Marie Tempest 30, 2 Willie Lincoln 84. Won by two lengths, n neck separating second and third. Times: 2.568, 2.55, and 2.591. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; 55 class. Two miles. 1 Nighborn 6flyds bhd (11. Jarden) .. 1 4 Waiwera 24yds bhd (G. H. Berry) .. 2 12 Lady Esma scr (R. J. Munro) .. .. 3' Also started: 9 Diameter scr, 8 Peter McKinney scr, 6 Grand Dillon scr, 5 Drifting Spec scr, 11 Agnes W. scr, 13 Zac scr, -2 Admiral Derby 12yds bhd, 7 Culverden 24,: 10 Imperial Vict6r 48, 3 Corwar 72. Won easily by two lengths, 12 lengths between, second and third. Times: 5.2J, 5.6*, and 5.14 J. .. FINAL HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs;:

2.22 class. One mile. 2 First Carbine scr (J. Smith) 1 7 Goldstream 72yds bhd (B. Jarden) .. 2 3 Madeline 24yds bhd (N. Price) ... .. 3 Also started. 4 Wastewood scr, 6 Red Prince 12yds bhd, 5 Tracey Boy 12, 9 Glenaray 24, 1 Doreen Dillon 24, 8 Guyncmcr'4B. Won comfortably by two lengths; 10 lengths between second and third. Times: 2.195, 2.14J, and 2.23.

AUCKLAND R.C.'S MEETING. Press Association. AUCKLAND, December 27. The Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting opened to-day In fine weather, with a record attendance, including the Gover-nor-General and Lady Jcllicoe. The course was in excellent order, and the racing good. The Auckland Cup provided a line contest, and a great finish between the placed horses. The totalisator investments were £154,188 10/-, as compared with £124,916 10/- last Boxing Day. Concluding results:— AUCKLAND CUP, of 3000 sovs. Two miles. Starland 6.11 (T. Glover) .. .. 1 First Salute 8.4 .. .. 2 Gasbag 7.11 .. .. 3 Also started: Oratress 9.2, Uncle Ned 9.0, Red Ribbon 8.4, Tentcrflcld 8.3, Prince Willonyx 7.10, Woody Glen 7.5, Johnny Walker 7.2, Nightraidcr 6.9, Blue Cross 6.7. Gasbag piloted the field for half a mile, when Blue Cross took charge from Gasbag, Prince Wlllonyx, and Tenterilcld. Along the back strcach Uncle Ned moved up, but was unable to sustain the effort. At the six furlong post First Salute made a forward move, and got close to the loaders. At the distance First Salute, Gasbag, and Starland were fighting for tlte lead, and in a great finish Starland won by a neck; a, head separating the other two. Oratress was fourth. Time, 3min 30isec. GRAFTON HURDLES, of 500 sovs. Two miles.—Paddingtoii Green 10.0 (W. H. Bowden) 1, Oakleigh 10.4 f, Khartoum 9.9 tAlso started: Lupcrlno 11.9, Deviation 11-5, Kohu 11.0, Qymer 11.0; Tenacious 10.0. Oakleigh led to within 100 yards of the post. Paddington Green and Khartoum tackled the leader, the former winning by half a length, Khartoum making a dead-heat -with Oakleigh; Luperino fourth. Time, 3min 49sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 1400 sovs. Six furlongs.—Statuette 7.13 (H. Gray) 1, Silver Link 9.3 2, Right and Left 7.10 3. Also started: Arrowsmifh 10.7, Rossini 8.12, Humbug 8.7, Hymestra 8.1, Missgold 7.7, King Abbey 7.12, Tinokaha 6.7, Landslide 7.6, Arran 0.12, Golden Bubble 7.2, Miss Mimic 6.9, Cantabiie 0.7, Dovelct 6.7. Golden Bubble led to the straight entrance, where the field bunched, Arrowsmifh running widfon the outside. In a good finish Statuette won by three-quarters of a length; a head separating the next pair; Dovelet was fourth. Time, lmin 13jsec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—Leithfleld 6.7 (W. Jarvis) 1, Unahi 6.13 2, Toa Taua 8.8 3. Also started: Soultcrina 7.6, Arch Laddie 7.5, Golden Dreani 7.4, Poet 7.4, Albumla 7.4, Bonny Doreen T>.7, Mountain Gun 6.7, Tlvurnliuc 6.7, Blushet 6.7, Silver Rain 6.7, Marble Crag 6.7. Leithfleld led practically throughout, and won by two lengths; Hie same distance between the next two. Time, lmin 2sec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile.—Mnloha 8.8 (H. Grny) 1, rigritiya 8.8 2, Tinopoi 7.5 3. Also started: Mangamahoe 8.8, Trespass 8.4, Raceful 7.3, Heather Sprig 7.11, Arch Salute 0.9, Bute Sound 0.7, Prince Carl fi.7, Bezant 6.7, Archie 6.7, Prince Rut us 6.7. Tigritiya -was the first to commence, and led to within a few yards of the 'post. Maioha came from well back, and won l>y a neck; third horse a length off. Time, liuln 3»sec.

TAKANAKI J.C.'S MEETING. Press Association. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 27. The Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas Meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The totalisator investments were £44,347, as com-■ pared with £32,144 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — HUATOKI /PLATE, of 175 sovs; w.f.a. Seven furlongs.—Malingerer (P. Kayner) 1, Banogae 2, Vagrancepiece 3. Also started: Talata. Patrogun, Complex, Ah Fu, Silver Paul, Kiko Kiko, Lady's Man,' Gaiety Girl, Interest, Skylight, and Lady Pat. Won by six lengths; three lengths between second! and third. Time, lmin 30 3-sscc. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Kareao 8.2 (W. E. Pine), 1, Master Curran 7.2 2, Stork 8.12 3. Also started: Passing Through 9.0, Empyrean 8.7, Piro Piro 8.2, Valdlna 7.5, Country Air 7.0, and Vocapoto 7.0. Won by a head; half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. - *" RAHOTU HACK HURDLES, of 225 sovs.: One mile and a-half and 100yds.—Tc Toa 9.8 (Johnson) 1, Maori Tlkanga 9.0 2, Marshal Neil 9.13 3. Also started: N-gakauui 11.7, Hushman 9.8, Nicomar 9.5, Toa Tore 9.5, Grattan 9.3, Stelpaul 9.0, Wee Paul 9.0, and Encircle 9.0. Won by five lengths; a length between second and third. Toa Tere, Ngakanui, Encircle, Grattan, and Hushman fell. Wee' Paul broke a leg and was destroyed. Time, Smin 2sec. BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs.—Hort 8.1 (E. George) 1, Jovial 8.4 2, Flying Master 8.12 3. Also started: Hepta 9.0, Pure Laziness 8.2, Potona 8.0, Molleen Ogc 7.13, Quiniro 7.13, Piano 7.10, Maropa 7.10, Lady Paula 7.10, Key 7.5, Semper'ldem 7.5, and Lady Leo 7.5. Won by half a length; the same between second and third. Time, lmin 21-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. One mile and a-quartcr.—Vo'lo 9.13 (McDonell) 1, Voluble 7.5 2, Depredation 9.3 3. Also started: Alteration 7.8, Walton 7.6, Admiration 7.0, Haversack 6.7, and Mimire 6.7. A great race, Volo just winning, with Depredation a neck away. Time, 2min 11 4-ssec. LEPPERTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Malingerer 9.2 (P. Bayncr) 1, Velociform 9.0 2, Sir Huon 9.0 3. Also started: Piro Piro 10.4, Hallow 9.12, ,Halcyon 9.2, Lockson 9.2, Belle Noire 9.0, Mangawai 9.0, Rikl 9.0, and Alice Montrose 9.0. Won by three lengths; a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin SOsec. TIKORANGI HACK SCURRY, of 175 sovs. weight 8.0. Five furlongs.—Cclmisia (O. McCartcn) 1, Wolfhea 2, Irapuka 3. Also started: Marble Bar, Aotearoa, Ici, Lcnatta, Lady Kotiropo, Hulroa, Sweet Lady, Kato, Miss Bcauford, Wlri, Rcrctoa, Hlpi, and Mockery. Won by a neck; a head between second and third. Time, lmin 3 2-sscc. FLYING HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs.—Egmont Park 7.3 (M. Conway) 1, Esthonia 8.3 2, Spanner 9.2 8. Also started: Dribble 8.11, Simonldes 8.2, Income 7.11, and Scrap o' Paper 7.0. Won by half a length; a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 15scc.

MANAWATU R.CVS MEETING. Press Association. PALMERSTON NORTH, December 27. The Manawatu Racing Club's summer meeting opened to-day in line, windy weather. The course was hard, and the attendance easily a record. The totalisator investments were £78,030 for the day, as against £01,625 last year. Concluding results:— MANAWATU CUP, or 1250 sovs. One mile and n-liolf Client 9.8 (McCarten) 1, Ksperance 0.13 (W. Kitchener) 2, Moutoa Ivanova 0.10 (11. Ryder) 8. Also started: Bonnie Maid 8.4, Loveuiatch 8.1, Nobleman 8.!!, Dusky Eve 7.12, and Cleft 7.7. A great race —a neck between the first four horses. Time, 2miii 37 2-ssec. Imarlbbon was favourite. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Five furlongs-Anomaly 7.8 (E. Waddcll) 1, Scion 7.8 (A. Heed) 2, Dissertation 7.9 (S. J. Reld) 3. Also started: Taipairu 7.13 and Warpath 7.13 bracketed, Capping Day 8.4, Tommy Rot 8.3, Creme dc Mcnthe 7.8, PrinI cess Pat 7.7, Kilrcld 7.7, Panther 7.2, Lord Martian 7.2, Roman 7.2, Edendalc 6.13, Piffle 16.11, and Pam 0.11. Won easily. Time, I lmin Sseo. TARARUA HACK WELTER, of 300 sov*. 1 One mile and 55yd»—Peate »a 18. H.

Morris) 1, Festivity 7.11 (R, S. Bagby) 9, Sweet Song 8.11 (A. Reed) 3. Also started: All Cerise 8.13, Pavilion 8.12, Maniahera 8.11.; Stutter 8.8, Sling Camp 7.12, Royal Gift 7.11, Achilleon 7.11, and Marziale 7.11. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 45 2-sscc. FTTZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Six furlongs—Parisian Diamond 9.1 (G. Clarke) 1, Solfanello 8.4 (L. G. Morris) 2, Affectation 8.6 3. Also started: Chimera 9.1, Acre 8.12, luah 8.9, Nursing Sister 8.9, Rouen Sweet Memory 7.9, Woden 7.4, Wake' 7.4, Astinome 7.3, and Bonny Briar 6.13. Won by a length. Time, lmin 14sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and 55yds—Paoanui 7.2 (A. Griffith) 1, Printcmps 7.13 (L. G. Morris) 2, Sycorax 7.1 (R. Hunt) 3. Also started: Jutland 8.11, Demagogue 8.6, Insurrection 7.10, Idle Talk 7.0, and Borcalis 7.8. Heads separated the placed horses. Time, lmin 45 2-sscc.

DUNEMN J.CS MEETING. Press Association. DUNEDIN, December 27. The Dunedin Jockey Club's Summer Meeting opened to-day in threatening weather, but as the afternoon advanced it became fine and mild. The totalisator investments were £38,623, the total for the corresponding day of last summer meeting being £26,779 10/-. Concluding results: — OTAGO HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One! mile and a-quarter.—Warlovc 8.5 (C. Emcr-' sou) 1, Linden 7.5 2, Warlike 8.13 3. Also, staged: Radial 9.10, Almoner 8.6, Tin Soldier 7.10, Jock 7.9, Malaga 7.3, and Sunny •Corner 7.3. In a good race home Warlove beat Linden by a short neck; Warlike, a length away, third, and Malaga fourth. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec. TRIAL STAKES, of 225 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Dutch Courage 8.1 (R. W. Morris) 1, Wartonc 7.11 2, Lomagundi 8.2 3. Also started: Adjutor 8.6, Rex Silva 8.8, Darky Sam 8.6, and Lady Hope 8.1. Dutch Courage was prominent throughout, and finally won easily by four lengths from Wartone. Time>lmin 31 3-sscc. FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. * Six furlongs.—Killowen 8.9 (C. Emerson). 1, Redshire 7.0 2, Rokelaine 7.11 3. Also started: Onslaught 9.10, Satisfaction 8.13, Kilbrogan 8.2, Kiliala 7.0, Link Up 7.0, and Pyjama 7.0. Killowen was never headed after the very early stages of the race, and "won >by four lengths. BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Corn Rigs 9.3 (A. H. Wilson) 1, Sunny Loch 9.3 2, Frenchman 8.3 3. Also started: Algidus 9.11. All British 9.8, Filigree 8.12, Volkovo 8.11, Moneymusk 8;10, Rucna 8.6, Wild Night 8.4, Reproachful 8.3, and Adjust 8.0. Corn Bigs was practically in charge all through the race, and beat Sunny Loch by half a length at-the finish. Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. OTOKIA WELTER HANDICAP, of 800 sovs. One mile.—Marianne 8.1 (R. C. Reid) 1, Foo Chow J|:B 2, Twinkle 8.7 3. Also started: Kllkee 9.9, and Barley Rigs 8.0. When, heads were turned for home Marianne drew out and, stalling off Foo Chow, won by a neck. Time, lmin 42 3-ssec.

WESTPORT T.C. MEETING. Press Association. WESTPORT, December 27. Tlie Westport Trotting Club's meeting wan opened in showery weather, and the course was heavy. The sum of £9616 10/- passed through the totalisator tor the day, against £8276 10/- for the first day of last year's meeting. Results: — SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP (harness), of 80 sovs. One mile and a-half—Elite Usee 1, Ruth Hall 12sec 2, Voung Dillon scr 3. Also started: • Princess Huon lOsec, Coledrift 'lO, Blazerette 18, Mcrcadante 18, Dontouch 18, Croesus Maid 18, Monterey 13 and Kolynos 18. Won by a head. Time, 3min 41sec. TE KUHA HANDICAP (saddle), of 80 :sovs. One mile -and a-half —Dundcnong 16 sec 1, May Patch 7sec 2, Repington 12scc 3. Also started: Maud Allcrton 2sec, Arran Lad 4, Turo Hcwi 11, Petere 16, Wireless 10, Lady Tory 16, Master Black 16 and Amieaux d'Or 16. Won by four lengtlis. Time, 3nUn 54 l-ssec. BULLER HANDICAP (harness), of 155 sovs. Two miles—Ncut Osec 1, War Lord 12sec 2, Never Will 3sec 3. Also started: Ken Traccy Bsec and Appleshaw 13. Won by .half a length. Time, smin 7 4-ssec. PROGRESS HANDICAP (saddle), of 80 .sovs. One mile—McKinney Again lCscc 1, Bonnie Lad 13sec 2, Marvolo 7scc 3. Also started: Revolia lOsec, Bcnnle Dillon 13 and Captain Mac 10. Won with ease. Time, 2inin 36 4-sscc. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs. Two miles—Marietta scr 1, Luana 26sec 2, Arran Lad lOsec 3. Also, started: Dimlight 14scc, Todd's Trek 26, Dundcnong 26, Wee George 20 and Anncaux d'Or 26. Won by 100 yds. Time, smln 12 DENNISTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 100 sovs. One mile—Soprano 2sec 1, Ycnot ssec 2, Henry Tracey 2sec 3. Also started: Armature scr, Sudditc 2scc and Hiram Gallndo 4. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 20 3-ssec. , , „„ ADDISON HANDICAP (harness), of 80 sovs. One mile and a-half—Ruth Hall 9sec 1, Coledrift 7sec 2, Elite Bsec ». Also started: Never Will 3sec, Prince Charlie 5 and Tidewater 10. Won by several lengths. Time, 3min 55 3-sscc. ■ ■■! STOCKTON HANDICAP (harness), of 100 govs. One mile and a-quarter—Young Dillon 3scc 1, -Guess 2sec 2, Prince Huon 2sec 8. Also started: Marie Lloyd lsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 7 2-ssec.

GORE TX.'S ANNUAL MEETING. Pre** Araoefafion. GORE, December 27. The Gore Trotting Club's annual.meeting was held to-day in .fine weather, with a record attendance. .The totalisator investments were £21,699, as against £14,240 last year. Results: — NOVICE HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs\; class 8.52. One mile and a-half.— Alcyone scr 1, McGrath scr 2, Dark Rosine scr 8. Also starUd: Bell Wallace scr, Enid scr, Fashion Plate scr, Princess Alert scr, Sundridge scr, Sarita scr, Tahawal scr, and Rothbcll 48yds bhd. Won by a length. Time, 3ihin'soscc. MATAURA HANDICAP (harness), of 200 •sovs; class 5.8. Two miles.—Bonctte 24yds <bhd 1, St. Anthony scr 2,- Kola Bell 24yds Mid 3. Also started: Harmony scr, Randolph scr, Bushranger 12yds bhd, Flower Bell 24, The Squire 36, ana King Pirate 72. Won easily. Time, smiri 4 2-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs; class ,3.45. One mile and a-half. — Thea 12yds bhd 1, Hcctdale scr 2, Ben Ohau scr 8. Also started: Elma Boy scr, Until scr, Armistice 12yds bhd, Evening Chimes 12, First Toll 12, General Joffre 12, Mountain AVood 12, Nightcaps 12, St. Mihicl 12, McConachie 24, Norma Dillon 24, Red Empress 24, Erin's Isle 30, and Cross Battery 00. Won by six lengths. Time, Smin 35 l-ssec. GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs; class 4.52. Two miles.— Indra 24vds bhd (D. Warren) 1, Coldwater scr 2, Nellie Scott scr 3. Also started: Biddy Traccy scr, Full Cry scr, Gladiola scr, Mammon scr, Barooga 12yds bhd, South Star 33, and Matty's Boy 60. India came through in the straight, beating Coldwater by half a length. Time, 4min 51 2-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (saddle), of 220 sovs; class 2.24. One mile,—Oxen wood 86yds bhd 1, Blue Chimes scr 2, Masterpiece scr 3. Also started: Eros scr, Frances Derby scr, Ferry Wallace scr, Jane Wilkes scr, King Daphne scr, Rosebcry scr, 801 l Fashion 00yds bhd, and Matty's Hoy 72. Won by a neck. Time, 2mln 18 4-sscc. CROYDON HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 sovs. Two miles.—Lady Evelyn scr 1, Straychild 36yds bhd 2, Jimmy Moor scr 3. Also started: Bessie Mac scr, Billy Moore scr, Berlin Bell scr, Captain Wallace scr, Dolly Havelock scr, Ino scr, Kcruclla scr. Princess Roth scr, Stone Ginger scr, Dolly Dragoon scr, Dorinda 24yds bhd, Syndicate 108, Special Ribbon 108, Flower Bell 120, and Prejudice 120. Won easily. WAIMEA HANDICAP (harness)-, of 100 sovs; class 5.0. Two miles.—Colchester scr 1. Maile 12yds bhd 2, Thea 132 yds bhd (inc. 72yds pen.) /3. Also started: John Redmond scr, Quick Match scr, Seamount 24yds bhd, Rothstar 48, Flower o' Turi 72, Miss O'Neill 72, and Wild Queen 72. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 59sec. FINAL HANDICAP (harness), of 220 sovs; olnss 3miu. One mile and a-quartcr.— Barooga scr 1, Marvclle 12yds bhd 2, Jane Wilkes 12yds bhd 3. Also started: Biddy Traccy scr, Coldwater scr, Eros scr, Full Cry scr, Guardcss scr, lung Daphne scr, Minimnx scr, Masterpiece scr, and Mammon scr. \Voii by three lengths. Time, Smin 54sec.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. A.J.C. MEETING. By Cable. — Press Association.-—Copyright. SYDNEY, December 27. At the. Australian Jockey Club's meeting to-day the principal events resulted:— SUMMER CCP, »1' 2000 sovs. One mile. and live furlongs.—Braille 7.4 1, Arch Murcllu 8.12 2, Millieme 9.5 :!. Won by three lengths. Time, 2inin 45Jsec. DECEMBER STAKES, of 1500 soys. Five furlongs.—Pelawmain l, Woodvillc 2, Limit 3. Won liy a length and u-half. Time, lmin ljsec. V.A.T.CS MEETING. MELBOURNE, December 27. At the Victoria Amateur Turf Club's meeting to-day the principal event resulted:— HOPETOUN CUP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and three, furlongs.—Nanker Plum 1, Democracy 2, 'Poison d'Or it. Won by half a length. Time, 2inin 28Jscc.