SPORTING

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15970, 12 November 1919, Page 7

SPORTING

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING , MEETING, TRIX POINTER WINS THE CUP. (Per United Press Association.') CHRISTCHURCH, Nov; 11. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting opened in glorious weather, but a fresh breeze blowing had a tendency to raise dust. The track was in excellent order, and the attendance constituted a record. The sum invested on the Cup, £16,147 10s, is the largest amount handled by the totalisator on any race in the Dominion. After the event the Countess of Liverpool presented the Cup to Mr W. H. Norton, owner of. Trix Pointer. During the day the tote handled £76,291, as compared with £52,091 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results:—

Spring Handicap—l 4 Mushroom 1, 3 Miss Salisbury 2, 12 Colonel Havelock , 3. Also ran: 2 Lord Roanchild, 6 Bannamoon, 5 Treasure Seeker, 12 Ben Bell, 15 Chub, 11 Te Kuiti, 9 Marvin Junior, 10 Miss Lorna, 16 To-night, 1 Succory, Ig Jessie’s Dream, 4 Peter Timmerman, 8 Rita Rose, , 7 Dragoon Junior. Won by half a length, third horse six lengths away. Time, 3.52 1-5. Empire Handicap—l Schnapps 1, 10 Dillon Eddy 2, 2 Will o’ the Wisp 3. Also ran: 4 Granger, 11 Silver Nut, 7 Mahinga, 8 The Whip, 3 Blue Chimes, 9 Lady Wayward, 5 Ouimet, 6 Irvingwood. 12 Carlton Granger was called off for starting before his time. Won by a length, third horse six lengths away. Time, 4.42. ’

NEW ZEALAND CUP. 5-TRIX POINTER (F. Holmes) 1 2- (A. Pringle) 2 3 MATCHLIGHT (J. Bryce) .... 3 Also started; 6 Sherwood (N. L. Price), 1 Author Dillon and John Dillon (coupled), 4 Albert Cling, 9 Don Caesar, 8 Agathos, 7 Erin’s Queen 10 Mintson. John Dillon refused to strike gait and took no part in the race. Moneymaker went off smartly, and soon established a considerable break, Erin’s Queen and Mintson being the nearest attendants. Agathos broke at the end of a mile and was not persevered with. Three furlongs from home Erin’s Queen moved up to Moneymaker and Trix Pointer commenced her run, staying on beautifully. The last-named drew away and won by four lengths from Moneymaker, Matchlight being a similar distance in front of Erin’s Queen, who beat Sherwood for fourth money by two lengths. Time, 4.30. St. Albans Handicap.—4 Birdwood, 1; 1 All Bell, 2; 7 Pleasant Mount, 3. Also started: 8 Cora D'dlon, 3 Ariadne and King Karri (coupled). 9 Lord Dillon, 6 Captain Stanley. 5 Frank Tracey, 2 Xavier, 10 Proud Spring Won by four lengths, third horse six lengths away. Time, 2.15 1-5. Hag ley Handicap—3 Chid, 1; G Mako Mako, 2; 3 Pit&roa, 3. Also started: 1 Capriccio, 4 Sashwood, 7 Sungod, 5 Yioiv Admiral. 10 Tamarisk, 8 Bundoug, 9 Pax. Capriccio finished first, but was disqualified for galloping over the last thirty yards Time. 2.45 4-5.

Riccarton Handicap.—B Cello Sydney Wilkes 1, 1 Dean Dillon 2, 2 Admiral Wood 3. Also started: 13 Tommy C., 4 Cora Dillon, 11 Huon Patch, 10 Hannah M., 7 Nancy Stair, 9 Bundura, 3 Star Queen, 6 Eorke’s Drift, 5 Captain Stanley. Won by two lengths, third horse five lengths away. Time, 3.42 1-5. Middleton Handicap.—3 Imperial Grown 1, 5 Lady Patrica 2, 7 King Capitolist ,3. Also started: 8 Bed Heather, 3 Wrist, 1 Olive L., 6 Gay Wilkes, 9 Electrocute, 10 Paul Huon, 4 Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 4.42 2-5. Victoria Handicap.— 3 Dandy Chimes 1, 7 Legacy 2, 5 Gleaming 3. Also started: 9 Sympathy, 1 Capriccio, 2 Jack ArraJi, 6 Nora Greina, 8 Brown’s Nugget, 11 Sir Fulham, 10 George Hard. Nora Greina and Capriccio stood on the mark and took no part in the race. Won by two lengths, the same distance between second and third. Tune, 4.41 4-5.