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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18545, 16 April 1930, Page 12

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METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY. By Telegraph—Praaa Csaoalatlo". CHRISTCHURCH, April 15. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting:— PRELIMINARY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs (3.32); 16 miles.—Kyra scr, Mount Royal scr. Oval scr. Tot Logan scr, Boneta 12yds bhd, Trampcrisp 12, Jock Bingen 24, Nelson Boy 24, Young Carbine 24, Dolores 24, Admiral Bingen 36, Audominion 48, Happy Rosa 60. FENDALTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 300 sovs (2.14); 1 mile.—Great Triumph scr, Kid Logan scr, Krina scr, Sahib scr, Sylvie Logan scr, Darknite scr, Double Event scr, Laplander scr, Lingfield 12yds bhd, Away 24, Billy Sea 24. Talent 24, Logan Hanlon 24. EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs (4.29); 2 miles —Tom Thumb scr, Atha- j lone 12yds bhd, Harold Thorpe 12, Jean McElwyn 12, Linkman 12, Logan Chief 12, Silk Thread 12, Concliff 24, King Pointer 24, Cardinal Logan 36, Author Jinks 48, Jewel Pointer 48, Quality 48. EXPRESS HANDICAP, of 400 sovs (4.35); 2 miles.—Avonwood scr, Lady Cello scr, Avenger 12yds bhd, Hector’s Own 12, Koro Peter 12, Wilma Dillon j 12, Jolly Pet 24, Vendome 24, Carmel 36, Real Light 48. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 450 sovs (4.40); 2 miles.—Dolores scr, Katute scr, Lady Fan scr, Tonic scr. Duke Bingen 12yds bhd, Happy Rosa 24, Le Todd 24, Nighborn 24, Sarsaparilla 24, Ukelele Lady 24, John Mauritius 48, Bonny Spec 60. BELFAST HANDICAP, of 300 sovs (2.48); li miles.—Granite City scr, Great Triumph scr, Kid Logan scr, Koj tuku Jack scr, Morning Sun scr, Rolex scr, Trimmer scr, Warepa scr. Belle Axworthy scr, Grey Cloud 12yds bhd. Lady Cello 12. Lingfield 12, Omaha 24, Arikitoa 36, Pageant 36, Peterwah 36. WILKIN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs (4.40); 2 miles. —Mac Dillon scr, Nelson de Oro scr, Salient 12yds bhd. Anon 24, Rey Logan 24, Shady Spot 24, Tactless 24. Cyone 36, John Jinks 36, Fair Wave 48. Sonoma 48, Warepa 43.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 400 sovs (2.45); 11 miles.—Billy Sea scr, Great Logan scr. Logan Hanlon scr, St. Maura scr, The Shrew scr. Talent scr. Zenith scr, Carmel 12yds bhd. Daphne de Oro 12, Harold Thorpe 12, Linkman 12, sunshower 12. Silk Thread 12, Tom Tnumb 12, Bonny Logan 24, Kingcraft 24, Loganwood 24, Maiwhariti 24. Waitaki Girl 24. Native Prince 24. Author Jinks 36, Jewel Pointer 36, Terence Dillon 36. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES By Telegraph- Press Asar, elation. DUNEDIN, April 15. The following are the acceptances for the NEW ZEALAND SIRES’ PRODUCE TROTTING STAKES, of 375 sovs; 16 miles (harness). J. D. Piper’s b f ‘‘Summertime,” Herbil-wyn-Cast Pearl. Geo. Wroble’s b g “Kilbirnie Dan,” Nelson Bingen-Bon Homme mare. C. R. Hadfield’s b g “Native Bingen,” Native King-Dulcie Bingen. Geo. McMillan’s b f “White Satin,” Wrack-Nell Pointer. W. Connelly’s b g “Lough Guy,” Real Guy-Lluvia de Oro. A. H. Brown’s b f “Huia Bingen,” Nelson Bingen-Huegood. RICCARTON TRACK NOTES. (Special to the “Herald.”) CHRISTCHURCH, April 15. Following on a sharp frost, tiic weather was cold but tine for early work at Riccarton this morning. Conditions became milder after the interval, and many of the trainers patronised the course proper. There were no sensational performances ,but a lot of interesting gallops were registered. Greenaway, Jaloux and Swiftray were associated in a three-furlong sprint, finishing as named in 37 2-ssec. Paquito reeled off five furlongs in lmin 1 4-ssec. In spite of a tendency towards soreness in front, he hit out in great style, registering a brilliant performance. Giggleswick ran home from the three-furlong post in 39sec. Courtlike beat Gold Mint by two lengths over a mile in lmin 46sec, the first half-mile being done in 52 l-ssec. They carried fair weights Winsome Hind dashed over half a mile in 50sec, a smart effort. Semper Paratus and Straightcourse were companions over seven furlongs. Semper Paratus having half a length advantage at the finish. The first halfmile was done in 50 2-ssec and the full journey in lmin 30 2-ssec, a useful gallop. Spoon occupied lmin 3 3-ssec for five furlongs and was not bustled at the finish. Rapina beat Turnover over six furlongs in lmin 18sec. Waterline and Full Feather were companions in a mile gallop. They

covered the first five furlongs in lmin 4 3-ssec. with Full Feather showing in front, and finished up their task in lmin 44sec. Waterline had a slight advantage at the winning post, where both horses were going well. First Sight,, with Craigavon as a mate for the iast five, covered six furlongs in lmin 17 2-ssec, the last halfmile being done in 51sec. The Great Easter candidate was going in good style at the end. Hounslow and The Bailiff occupied lmin 19 2-ssec fd* six furlongs, but they were not ridden out. Netley ran seven furlongs by herself in lmin 32 2-ssec, going well at the finish. After Ten and Lancer were companions over a mile, which they left behind in lmin 48 3-ssec. Leader finished just in front of The Viscount at the end of six furlongs, which they left behind in lmin 16sec. This was the fastest effort of the morning over the distance, and both went very pleasingly. Toawai sprinted half a mile in 51 4-5 sec. He has grown into an attractive looking horse. Greyflnch ran six furlongs in lmin j 17 2-ssec, at an even pace all the i way. Malmsey occupied lmin 33 2-ssec for seven furlongs, but was not unduly hurried. Great Star was the first horse to gallop on the grass, his task being seven furlongs in lmin 31sec. Hovlake ran seven furlongs on the grass in lmin 30sec, going freely and finishing well. Don Jose, with Pixie Gold as a mate for the last six furlongs, ran a mile on the plough in lmin 47 2-ssec. Silver Coot occupied lmin 4 2-ssec. | for five furlongs on the plough, and could have done better. The two-year-old Pharaoh sprinted half a mile up the back, on the grass. ! in 51sec. Quarterdeck took lmin 33 2-ssec for j seven furlongs on the grass, but did it comfortably. \ Noteworthy was given an easy mn over si furlongs, finishing in lmin 20 j 2-ssec, a performance which Troilus equalled. Gay Sonnet covered six furlongs on ! the plough m lmin 13sec. Merry Peel and Adelphi were associated over five furlongs on the grass. ! the former finishing in front in lmin : 2 3-ssec. a useful gallop. Aberfeldy and Gala Day were given | strong work on the plough. Ranelagh ran seven furlongs on the grass in lmin 30sec, going freely all the way. and it was a smart effort. Miss Nightraid occupied lmin 21sec for six furlongs on the plough, where Honeycomb can five in lmin 5 ]-ssec Solo-el e was given an easy task over five furlongs. Tariff showed his customary brilliancy in doing five furlongs on the grass in lmin 1 3-ssec. Te Awhina broke away at the seven furlongs, and. after going about three furlongs alone. Eaton Hall joined in. Te Awhina cleared out from her mate over the last part of the journey, doing the full journey in lmin 30sec anu taking 52-sec for the last half-mile. Flaxbird beat Night Recital over half a mile on the grass in 50 2-ssec. Zeuxis beat Pahautanui over five furlongs on the grass in lmin 4 4-ssec. Gay Crest galloped seven furlongs on the grass, taking lmin 34sec to complete his task. He worked very lazily, and apparently did not appreciate going by himself. Sleinner dashed over five furlongs on the plough in lmin 2sec., in his customary frep style. Amorist covered six furlongs on the plough in lmin 19sec. Red Heckle was restricted to easy exercise in the centre, with his trainer in the saddle. PAGANELLI SCRATCHED. By Telegraph— >veai> Association. FEILDING, April 15. Paganelli and I’m Alone were scratch for all engagements on the first day of the Feilding Easter meeting at mid-day. SCRATCHINGS FOR AUCKLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND. April 15. Royal Doulton (12.5 p.m.), and Paganelli (12.20 p.m.) were scratched fen the Easter Handicap and Tasty was scratched for the Oaks at 12.20 p.m. Further scratchings are as follows: Onslow Stakes —Tradesman at 12.40 p.m. All engagements—Ruling Chief- 3.30 p.m. CHIDE ON EASY LIST. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) SYDNEY, April 15. It is problematical whether Chide will start in the Sydney Cup. He has not had any fast work on the tracks lately, and his trainer states that he is unlikely to start. RANDWICK NOTES. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) SYDNEY, April 15. The semi-final gallops at Randwick before the autumn meeting were marred by rain, and the going on the ' track was on the heavy side. The flags

were seventy feet out on the course proper. Nightmarch covered six furlongs nicely in lmin 21sec. Cathmar beat Glare over seven furlongs in lmin 37£sec. Gesto and Carabul ran seven furlongs in lmin 38sec. Cimabue did the last three of six furlongs in 42sec. Greenline ran seven furlongs in lmin 34sec. Amounis covered five furlongs in lmin Bsec. Soul ton led Kavali by three lengths over seven furlongs in lmin 29:,’sec, the best of the morning. Parkwood negotiated a mile in lmin 45sec. Derwon beat Taisho by a head over seven furlongs in lmin 313 sec. Phar Lap was hard neld in a ninefurlong gallop. Golden Music led Spanish Galleon by a length over six furlongs in lmin 20sec. Kid aides covered ten furlongs in 2m in 153 sec. Troilus beat Glasgow by two lengths over seven furlongs in lmin 313 sec. Caramelo, assisted by True Shaft, did the first six furlongs in lmin 20 (sec, and the last four furlongs in 57sec.~ Amor ran ten furlongs in 2min 17isec.