LATE SPORTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17829, 24 April 1926, Page 10

LATE SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTS. AUTUMN MEETINU HELD IN, DULL WEATHER. (Special to the “Star.”) ASHBURTON, April 24. The Autumn meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club was held to-dav in dull weather. The popularity of the. sport was again demonstrated by the large, attendance, which included a strong contingent of Christchurch enthusiasts. Large fields provided some excellent racing. The following are the results:— IMPROVERS* HANDICAP Of 350 sovs. One mile and a half. (In harness). s—RUFINE. Mr M’Donnell's bin, 4yrs, S6yds behind 1. 9 —ACRE. Mr R. Peters’s, sc-r .... 2 S—ZENITH, Mr X. Nordstrom’s gr g\ 3yrs, scr 3 Also started: Audubon had. Electric Huon, Rambler Rose. Haydock, Riwaru, Daytime, Looanda Child. Beach King - , Kelburn, Wee Gus. Sadie, Hard Knocks. Pointerwood scr, Nagol Pointer, Audalion ] 2yds behind. Jolly Roger 24yds, Jimmy Chimes. Carnage 36yds, Our Bird,, Drake 48yds, Jin gal 60yds. Won. by a. length, twelve lengths between second and third. Time—3min 27 3-ssec. ALLENTON HANDICAP (In harness). Of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. For .unhoppled trotters. I— KEMPTOK, Mr 11. F. Nicboil's

bg. 3yrs, scr 1 ! 2—PETER FELIX, Mr F. Fine’s hlk g. 6yrs. scr 2 11— GOLDDIGGER, Mr C. Stockdill’s br g. aged. 24j-ds behind ...... 3 Also started: The Thistle, Whenuapai, Blazer Wilson. Lucy Patch scr, Zelica 24yds behind. Red Bell 48yds, Wee Patch, Rady Alva 60yds, Fair light, Diameter, Little Johnnie 84yds, Corwar, Patard 120yds, Some Jazz 144yds, Kora, ki 168yds. Won easily by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time —3min 44 3-ssec. DURBAR HANDICAP (In harness). Of 400 sovs. Two miles. Class 4.38. 7 BECKY LOGAN. Mr E. E. Eathorne’s b m, aged, 36yds behind 1 3—TRENAND, Mr F. E. Sutton’s b g, Syr ft, 24yds behind 2 8— BING BOY, Mr D. Rodgers’s ST g, aged, scr 3 Sea Pearl scr. Granite City scr, Silk Thread 24yds behind, Wharepiana 24yds, Cardinal Logan 36yds, Fight Ever 36yds, Judge Hancock 36yds, Audominion 48 yds, Succession 4 Byds, Harold Burwood 4 Byds, Dalnahine 48yds, Event 60yds, Talent 72yds, Countryman 72yds also started. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time—4min 30 3-ssec. HARVEST HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Class 2.57. 3 KULNINE, Mr E. Rutherford’s £> h, 4yrs, scr 1 13—HONOUR BRIGHT, Mr C. Moriarty’s br g, aged, scr 2 6 WHAKUKU, Mr William Bryce’s ch. g. 4yrs, 12yds bhd 3 Also started—Stan Wilkes, Glenaray, Gibraltar. Bon Pang, Huon Denver, Lyonwood, Direct Tod. Wastewood scr, Vera’s Doll, Winnie Dillon 12yds bhd. King Sandy, Morning Glow, Direct Wood 24vds, Four BeJls, Why Worry 36yds, Nipper, Tarzan 48s r ds. Won by a head, a head between second and third. Time—lmin 54 3-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 sovs. Two miles. Class 4.55. 4 LOCANDA CHILD, Messrs M’Donald Bros.’ br g, 6yrs, scr 1 12— NEWCOURT, Mr H. A. M’lnnes’s blk g, aged, 60yds bhd 2 1— IVOR, Mr J. M’Ewen’s br g, syrs, 12yds . 3 Also started—Harry Locanda, Betty’s Boy, Colene Pointer scr, Rosethorn, Dillon Gold, Jingal 36yds bhd, Logan Maid, Ashley Dillon, Kibiringi, Mooney 60yds, Tennessee’s Child 84yds, Huon Denver 96yds, Dusky Pointer lOSyds, Ayr 144 yds. Won by half a head, four lengths between second and third. Time—4min 44sec. UTILITY HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs. Two miles. For unhoppled trotters. Class smin 2sec. 5 KELMAN, Mr J. Moore’s b g, aged, 168yds behind 1 7 WIRE, Mr H. E. Fuller’s b g, aged, 96yds 2 2 WILDBINE, Mr R. B. Hickson’s ch g, aged, 12yds 3 Also started: Cavanah, Lord Tracey, Peter Felix, Golddigger. Lucy Patch scr, Sea Queen, Grand Nature 38yds behind. Brigand 60yds, Nelson Ata 72yds, Wee Olga, Nourmahai 84yds, Patard, Tim Wc£>d 96yds, Randolph 144yds, Koraki 168yds. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time—4min 42 2-ssec. RAKAIA HANDICAP (In harness). Of 225 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Class 2.52. 6 SUCCESSION, Mr S. Chambers’s b g, syrs, 36yds behind 1 9 BINGEN LAD, Mr F. M. Costello's b g, 6yrs, scr 2 1 6—NANTWICH, Mr H. F. Nicoll’s b f, 3yrs, 12yds behind 3 Also started: Harley Dillon, I-Tydaspes, Berenice, Billy Whizz, Ramaroa, Bing Boy scr, Wharepiana 12yds behind, Trenand 24yds, Daphne Wildwood 12yds, Prince Lyons, Judge Hancock 24yds, Fight Ever, Event, Tommy Direct 36yds, St Maura., Harold Burwood, Talent 4 8 yds, Gleaming 60yds. Won by three lengths, one length between second and third. Time—2min 4S l-ssec. F AREW E L L HA N D X C A P (Saddle). Of 150 sovs. One mile. Class 2.20. I—SHINE SOON, Mr T. Rogal’s ch g, o.vrs, 24 yds bhd 1 13-—WHY WORRY, Mr R. Vautier’s blk m, 6yrs, 12yds bhd 2 9—FOUR BELLS, Mr T- Fogg s ch g, 4yrs, 12yds bhd 3 Also started—Stan Wilkes, St Fillan, Vera's Doll, Winnie Dillon, Winter Audubon, Pan Yan, Direct Wood, Wastewood scr, Haunui, Lincoln Huon 12yds bhd, Bing Boy, Nipper 24yds, Joyful, Lord Bingen 36yds, Rosie Nut 48yds, Latona 60yds. Won by a head, a head between second and third. Time—2min 13 4-ssec. :—TES ON THE RACING. Twenty-four acceptors started In the Improvers’ Handicap. Mr H. F. Nicoll's two-year-old Hay dock was easily a better favourite than Wee Gus, with Ruiine just third choice. Zenith, Audaiion and Electric Huon were together in the lead at the end of .six furlongs, with Acre and Haydock next. Rufine joined in a little further on. Haydock fell in the straight, bringing Audaiion and Electric Huon down. Rufine beat Acre easily by over a length. Zenith was a dozen lengths away. Wee Gus was fourth. Acre Is a two-year-old by Author Dillon, trained by B. Jarden for the samo owner as the trotter Nighborn. Eighteen unhoppled trotters started in the Allenton Handicap. Kempton was a screaming favourite and Peter Felix second choice. Peter Felix led for six furlongs and was then beaded by Kempton, who had begun badly. Kempton went on to win easing up. He is a three-year-old owned by Mr H. F. Nicoll and It was a. fine performance. Peter Felix won at Ellersmere last week. The Durbar Handicap, the chief race of the day, attracted seventeen starters. Once more Mr Nicoll provided the favourite, but she did not leave the mark. Silk Thread headed Granite City s,t the end of three furlongs and led a big bunch till six furlongs from home. Becky Logan, who was always handy, then took charge and won a good race by half a length from Trenand, with Bing Boy a length away, just beating Countryman. The three placed horses were always prominent. Once more Mr Nicoll provided the ! favourite in the Harvest Handicap with l Gibraltar, but he failed to go off the i mark. Bon Pang and Stan Wilkes led ! a. bunch for half a. mile, when Honour Bright joined Stan Wilkes in the lead, I with Kulnine, Whakuku, and Four Bells in the next bunch. In a wonderful | finish, Kulnine beat Honour Bright by

a. head, Whakuku and Four Bells being only heads away. Ariki was the only scratching in the Autumn Handicap, leaving fifteen starters. Ivor and Tennessee’s Child disputed the favouritism, whilst Colene Pointer and hocanda Child were also well backed. Locanda Child and Rosethorn led over a mile. With half a mile to go Ivor and Locanda Child were in front with Neweourt handy. Tvor lasted Jong enough to beat Neweourt by half a head. Locanda Child was four lengths away. Tennessee’s Child was prominent half a mile from home, but faded out. Little Johnnie and Patard were scratched in the Utility Handicap. Nelson Ata was a good favourite. Wildbine, Peter Felix and Nourmahal were next in order. Peter Felix led for nearly a mile and a half when Nelson Ata took charge. Kelman was in front, at the entrance to the straight and won easily by three lengths. Wire finished fast, beating Wildbine by half a length. Peter Felix was fourth. Nelson Ata stopped badly. Bing Boy, Wharepiana. Judge Hancock and Event were scratched in the Rakaia Handicap. Berenice was just a better favourite than Trenand, with St Maura., Prince Lyons and Nantwich best backed of the others. Bingen Lad and Hydaspes led Ramaroa, Berenice and a bunch for half a mile. Then Hydaspes fell. Ramaroa, Berenice, Trenand, Fight. Ever, St Maura and Gleaming falling over her. Succession caught Bingen Lad and Nantwich in the straight and won by three lengths, Bingen Lad beating Nantwich by a length, with Prince Lyons fourth. WHANGAREI RACES. Per Press Association. WHANGAREI, April 24. The autumn meeting of the Whangarei Racing Club was held in showery weather. The course was in good order. TRIAL STAKES. Of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 6—Thursby 8.0 1 2 Schorr 8.0 2 3St Lucas S.O 3 All started. Won by a length. Time -—lmin 4 4-osec. PORTLAND WELTER HANDICAP. Of 135 sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Aurumavis 10.4 1 4 Comet King 8.0 2 19—Titaness 9.5 3 Scratched: Major Abbey, Waning Light, Miss Lucullus, and Feetona. Won by a length. Time—lmin 17 2-5 sec. MTNNES MEMORIAL HANDICAP Of 300 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. I —Nippy, 7.12 1 9—Sir Roseberry, 7.8 2 7—Papau, 7.0 3 Scratched: Spoony, Joy Ride, Arumavis and Wenday. Won by a head. Time—2min 24 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP Of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Exactly, 7.7 1 4—Sleepy Sol, 8.3 2 2 Letter of Credit, 8.3 3 Scratched: Chairman, Nocturne. Won by a long neck. Time—lmin 16 3-ssec. NORTHLAND HURDLE HANDICAP, of 145 sovs. One mile and a half. I—Peter Rosa, 11.5 1 4—Kendal, 9.12 2 7—Marble Crag, 9.6 3 Scratched: Ardath. Won by two lengths. Time—2min 48 l-ssec. SETTLERS’ HANDICAP, Of 145 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 Titaness, 10.13 1 2 Nocturn, 10.6 2 9—Criss Abbey, 9.2 3 Scratched: Lady Patience, Bowman. Won by a neck. Time—lmin ~34sec. MAUNGATERE HACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Six furlongs. Serang 1 Te Koroki 2 Scratched: Merry Ann. MARLBOROUGH HANDICAPS Per Press Association. BLENHEIM, April 24. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the first day of the Marlborough R.C. meeting to be held on May 7: WATERLEA CUP HANDICAP, of 250 sovs: one mile and a quarter and 150 yards (open).—Tresham 0.4, Tanadees 0.3, Kilceit 8.9, Waetea 5.6, Imperial Spark 8.6, Modern 8.3, Steel Bar 8.2, Goosestep 8.2, Prosperity 7.1, Patuki 7.1, Bitters 7.0, Crown Star 7.0, Zero Hour 7.0, Ardflnnan 7.0, Bon Marche 7.0, Sunbath 7.0. BEAVER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—Bonideer 9.9, The Bolter 8.13, Sasham 8.10, Gardenia 8.5, Thomond 8.3, Desert Knight 7.13, Debate 7.12, Town Crier 7.12, Kyla 7.12, Esquimaux 7.7, Solo Mio 7.5, Axle 7.5, Sunbath 7.1, Red Courier 7.1, Hylina 7.0, Coinah 7.0, Ashform 7.0, Hillcullus 7.0, Perianda 7.0. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs: six furlongs.—Beaumont 9.8. Kilceit 8.13, Para 8.13, Misgovern 5.6, Westbroke 8.5, Birthmark 7.12, Blonde 7.9, Big Push 7.7, Lord Leslie 7.2, Marble Bar 7.2, The Bolter 7.0, Sarty 7.0, Bestir 7.0, Axle 7.0, Flying Master 7.0. OPAWA WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—Sarty 9.13, Phantasy 9.12, Ardflnnan 9.4, Black Mint 9.3, Debate 9.2, Desert Knight 8.13, Ayrovski 5.21, Lady Isinglass 8.11, Inoe 8.9, Waterlow S.6_, Crown Reel 8.2, Sea Kist 7.13, Imperial Purse 7.11, Aroamie 7.11, Astonform 7.11, Conviction 7.11. SOLDIERS’ HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs.—Kilceit 9.13, Modern 9.9, Para 9.5, Steel Bar 9.4, Printemps 9.1, Viewpoint 9.1, Prsoperity 8.12, Fillette 5.12, Birthmark 8.11, Westbroke 8.9, Phantasy 8.8, Crown Star 8.6, Lady Gay 8.5, Blonde 7.11, Lord Leslie 7.11, Zero Hour 7.11, Counter Attack 7.11, Idanoe 7.11, Bestir 7.11, Tannadice 7.11, Flying Master 7.11. HILLERSDEN TROTTING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; class 3.50; one mile and a half.—Just Bill sc.r, Grey Logan scr, Waipuki scr, Bone Pry scr, Great Wilkes scr, Patuki scr, Baby Rose scr, Saltwater scr, Hal Jay scr, Venarc scr, Zoe M'Kinney scr. Palm Leaf scr, Castle Chimes 24yds behind. Star God 24yds, Sweet Kathleen 24yds. Palm Dillon 24vds, Locanda Rose 36yds, All Fours •ISyds, Brandon 4Syds, Trimmer 60yds. Little Huia 60yds, Audubon Patch 72yds. Kreisler 72yds, Steel Wire S4yds, Lady Ballin 108yds. WITHER TROT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; class 3.8; one mile and a quarter. —Grey Logan scr. Bone Dry sc.r. Great. Wilkes scr, Gwenleigh scr, Hal .loy scr, Country Life scr, Venarc scr, Zoe -M'Kinney scr, Castle Chimes scr. Palm Dillon scr, Palm Leaf scr, All Fours 12yds behind, Locanda Rose 12yds, Brandon 1 2yds, Dorrie Tliorpe 12yds, Trimmer 12yds, Little Huia 12yds, Steel Wire 24> ds. Audubon Patch 24yds, Kreisler 24yds, All Thorpe 36yds, Grey Thorpe 48yds, Moneywood 48yds, Proud Joyce 483 r ds, Vikota 60yds, Pillage 60 yds, Jesniond Dene 60yds, Royal Junior 60yds, Lady Ballin 60yds, Dillon's Pride 72yds, Lonsdale 72yds, Tui Zolock S4yds, Ilona Audubon 108yds.