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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19379, 31 December 1932, Page 6

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SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB. FIRST DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association INVERCARGILL, Dec. 30. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Southland Racing Club’s meeting:— AVENAL HIGH-WEIGHT, of 110 sovs; l. 1 , miles.—Ohai 9.12, Night Rose 9.1 C, Signaller 9.10, Thornton 9.9, Fair Exchange 9.6, Taramoa 9.1, Colonel Quex 9.0, Wrey Boa 9.0. MYROSS TROT, of 120 sovs (342); 15 miles.—Peter Mitchell scr, Sansaveno scr, Monty Chimes scr, All Sunshine scr, Lindrum scr, Gold Era scr, Winnie Lee scr, Chechahco scr, Master Lee scr, Electric Chimes scr, Ozanum scr, Baker Boy 12yds bhd, Young Frank 24, Vologda 24. FLYING HANDICAP, of 180 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Silver Paper 9.7, Palermo 8.8, Filosol 8.5, First Money 8.5, Ruling Light 8.3, Assemble 7.5, Enwood 7.3, Crubenmore 7.3, Gold Paper 7.0.

NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Blazon 9.6, Miss Winston 8.5, Amelita 8.1, Reminder 7.13, Glenham Lark 7.11, Bala Salla 7.10, Silver Sight 7.10, Some Breeze 7.9, Acla 7.8, Highwood 7.7, Conca d’Oro 7.7, Lochend 7.7, Mayam 7.7, Ecclefechan 7.7, Character 77, Silver Dart 7.7, Great Shot 7.7, Repudiation 7.7, Orderwood 7.7, Irish Birdcatcher 7.7. INVERCARGILL CUP, of 350 sovs; 11 miles.—lrish Lancer 8.9, Red Sea 8.8, The Smuggler 8.1, Tippling 7.10, Water Power 7.10, Toreador 7.3, Princess Argosy 7.1, Steeton 7.0.

ORETI TROT, of 130 sovs (3.36); 15 miles.—William Tell scr, King Mac scr, Wee Scotty scr, Mocast scr, Just Shandi scr, Nelson’s Fortune 12yds bhd, Winning Wave 24, Highland King 24, Grey Girl 36, Margaret Bell 36, Elite Bingen 48, Ellegro 48. WAIKIWI HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Niggerhead 9.3, Consono 8.13, Cough 8.13, Blazon 8.13, Royal Emblem 8.2, Thornton 7.13, Broughshane 7.10, Vinegrove 7.9, Spanish Maid 7.8, Red Sunset 7.7, Fine Weather 7.7, Strong Light 7.7, Kamel Pasha 7.7.

WAIHOPAI HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 1 mile.—Silver Paper 9.10, Black Duke 9.2, Hula Belle 8.7, Ruling Light 8.3, King Balboa 8.1, Red Boa 8.1, Tip Tree 7.8, Leading Boy 7.7, Night Maid 7.7, Starshooter 7.7, Dulen 7.4, Consono 7.4, Steeton 7.4.

REHANDICAPS FOR HAWKE’S BAY MEETING. By Telegraoh.—<*ress Association WELLINGTON, December 30. The following are the weights now to be carried by holiday winners at the Hawke’s Bay meeting (71b penalties) : Otara High-weight—Ex Dono 9.7. Juvenile Handicap—Hunting Jay 8.5, Passion Fruit 7.12. President’s Handicap—Brambletorn 8.5. Waipatu Handicap—Sabatini 9.7. Havelock Handicap—False Scent 9.0, Sabatini 8.3. Stewards’ Handicap—Souchong 10.2, Kaihoro 8.7.

Girvan and congratulated Mr Townley on being the trainer of such a good horse. Mr Baird handed over a case of cutlery to Mr Townley. Also attached to the event was a silver stopwatch, which was presented by a Balclutha sportswoman, Mrs W. R. McCormack. to the trainer of the winner. Mr J. O’Shannessey (vice-president) made the presentation and amid cheers the watch was handed to Mr R. Townley, who suitably expressed his thank'. Phar Lap’s mounted hide was recently exhibited in Sydney, and Mr W. Kirkwood (an ex-New Zealander now visiting Stratford), stated that it is a most remarkable piece of work. The mounting is done on a light metal frame filled with plaster of Paris. The noble horse stands there as he did in life, with his ears pricked, he said. Mr Kirkwood was well acquainted with Phar Lap, having seen him contest most of his races, and the only criticism to be offered to the mounting is that the head appears to be a little too fins. As the head is mounted it appears to be fine drawn, and this could not be said of the horse’s head when he lived; if anything, his head was a little on the coarse side. Inside the front off foot, just above the shoe, shows the hoof cut away to get it right for the big race he won at Agua Caliente. With the exhibit is also shown all the horse’s gear, shoes, saddle, bridle and rugs. The trip from Ashburton to Auckland, part of the way by air. by two trotting drivers, O. E. Hooper and A. Hoimes, with the object of driving at Epsom, was fairly successful. Hooper was accompanied by the owner of Nelson’s Victory, Mr W. Stickings. He drove at the Ashburton meeting on Monday, and travelled by aeroplane to Palmerston North in three and a quarter hours, and then joined the limited express for Auckland. Hooper said it was his first experience of air travel and he enjoyed it. He intended to fly back to Christchurch from Auckland next week-end and if it was not possible to do this, he would go to Wellington by train and fly from there in order to be present at the opening of the Addington trotting meeting on Monday. Holmes was not so fortunate in his venture. After driving Harold Logan into third place in the last race at Ashburton, he motored to Christchurch and caught the ferry steamer to Wellington. The same aeroplane that had carried Hooper was to have gone to Wellington to pick up Holmes early on Tuesday morning, but it had to put back to Palmerston North. Holmes then caught a special race train to that town, and flew to Auckland by aeroplane in two hours 35 minutes. He arrived too late to drive Harvest Child in the Cup and just missed the drive behind Golden Direct in the Christmas Handicap. However, he drove Harvest Child in the St, Helier’s Handicap, finishing fourth. Girvan was an odds-on favourite for the Winton Trotting Club Handicap. At the start Tini Uria, Honest Dillon, and Matchmaker failed to get away well, while Lady Voisin was slow to move. Godetia led out from Grey Girl, i Girvan, Ellegro and Gumdigger Going | to the back Girvan took charge from ! Godetia, Grey Girl, Gumdigger and Erin’s Princess, who were almosc bunched. Passing the stands Girvan was out clear, then came Godetia, Gumdigger, Grey Girl, Erin’s Princess, Ellegro, Jolly Wave, and Suncross. Going to the back the second time Girvan was setting a strong pace, with Gumdigger moving out from Godetia. Erin’s Princess, Jolly Wave, Grey Girl and Erin’s Fail*. When crossing the top and about two furlongs from home Gumdigger ranged up to Girvan and Jolly Wave took third place, while Lady Voisin came from behind, with Erin’s Princess, Godetia and Grey Girl next in close-running order. When the straight was reached Girvan always held his own to carry on and win with a little in reserve by two lengths from Gumdigger, who was half a length in advance of Jolly Wave The winner paced a very fine race to record his fifth successive victory, and he won in 4.32—private watches made it 2.17 for the first mile and 4.31 for the full trip as clocked from an angle.

REEFTON TROTTING CLUB. By Telegraph—Press Association REEFTON. December 30. For the Reefton Trotting Club’s meeting the weather was fine and the attendance good. Results: — WELCOME HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs (3.45); la miles. 3—Ve.ta Ray, scr 1 7—Cinema, scr 2 2—Plain Pearl, scr 3 Scratched—Par a lax. Royal Dillon, Pekara, Town Crier, Salute and Rey Spec. Won by six lengths. Time— 3min 33 l-5sec. PROGRESS HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs (3.51); li miles. 2 — Honeymoon. 48 1 5—Sandy N„ 24 2 3—Mataunga, 36 3 Also ran—Olsen, Parrish Beau. Precious Gift, Rey, Worthy Star and Real Money. Won by half a length. Time —3min 37 4-5sec. REEFTON HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs (4.54); 2 miles. 1—Prince Author, scr 1 3— Gold Spear, scr 2 10—Bincarth, scr 3 Scratched—War Officer. Won by four lengths. Time—4min 47sec. SCOTIA HANDICAP. Of 60 sovs (3.40); 1£ miles. 5— Oro’s Pride, scr 1 1— Dollar King, 12 2 2— Fernbrook Lass, 36 3 Also ran—Vesta Ray, Allanora and Avaunt. Won by six lengths Time— 3min 28sec. BIG RIVER HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs (5.8); 2 miles. 1—Honeymoon, 36 1 6— Sandy N. scr 2 6— Olsen, scr 3 Also ran—Parrish Beau, Precious Gift, Rey, Worthy Star and Real Money. Won by two lengths. Time— 4min 57sec. ALEXANDER HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs (3.0); 11 miles. 1— Gold Spear, scr 1 2— War Chance, 48 2 7— Skillicorn * 3 Won by two lengths. BLACKWATER HANDICAP. Of 60 sovs (3.7); 11 miles. 7— Eastern Prince, ccr 1 8— Plain Pearl, scr 2 10—Queen Author, scr 3 > KEEP-IT-DARK HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs (2.25); 1 mile. 1— Oro's Pride, scr 1 2— Dollar King, 12 2 3— Le Voyage, 12 3