SPORTING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160726, 12 August 1920, Page 8

SPORTING.

THE METROPOLITAN TOOTS. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August LL The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Chit’s August meeting was continued to-day in line but cold weather. The track was heavy. The attendance was good and speculation brisk, £59,469 10/- going through the machine, as against £50,939 on the second day last year. Results;— Improvers’ Handicap—Parkfield (T. Holmes) 1, Miss Patty 2, Lady Linwood 3. Algo: Marietta, Patard, Delvillc Wood, Suciory, Moving Picture, Captain Wood, Earl Derby, Wahinepai, Elbe Bingen, Waiwera, Lady Esma. Two lengths, one. Time; 4.7 2-5. Dash Handicap.—Captain Stanley (J. McLennan) 1, Nancy Stair 2, Prank Tracey 3. Also; Matty’s Boy, Retreat, Bird, Wood, Xavier, Trooper Dillon, Ariadne, Our Chum, Asturio, .Tamarisk, Rorke’s Drift, Joyful, Bundbhg, Granger, Quimet, Pleasant Mount. Two lengths, four. Time: 2.17 4-5. lung George Handicap.—Author Dillon (B. Jarden) 1, Emilias 2, Albert Cling 3. Also: Agathos, Sherwood, Erin’s Queen, Whispering Willie, Rangitata Lass. Length, two lengths. Time; 4,38 3-5. Belgium Handicap.—Royal Step (F. E. Jones) 1, Legacy 2, The Whip 3. Also; All Bell, Hayseed, Miss Rolfe, Schnapps, Bell Brown, Peter Mac, Rearguard. Two lengths, three. Time : 3.50. Lincoln Handicap.—Goldstream (F. E. Jones) 1, Mara 2, Prince Burlington .3. Also; Bush Boy, Dillon Maid, Dusk v Dillon, The Gunner, G. M. Dillon, Gladeye, Silver Shoe, Necourt, The Dingo, Koahine, Lindetta, Guy Dillon, Wastcwood, Gertefan, Van Director, Imperial Fan. Three lengths, same. Time: 3.49 1-5. Avon Handicap,—Theseus (A. Cox) 1. Reta Peter 2, King Capitalist 3. Also: Homeleigh, Dick, Olive L., Harold Child. Electrocute, Paul Huon, Bon Patch. Six lengths, one. Time; 4.55. Canterbury Handicap.—Silver Nut (E. McDermott) 1, Sympathy 2, Asturio 3. Also: Emperor, Paul Dufault, Irvar. Brown’s Nugget, Captain Stanley, Master Hal, Kewpie. Length, three. Time: 4.41. Speedway Handicap.—Moneymaker (J. Bryce, junr.) 1, Trix Pointer 2, Mintson 3. Also; Maoriland, Strategy, Rorke’s Drift. Half length, three. Time; 2.52 4-5. N.Z. TROTTING ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, August 11. At the annual meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association held to-night, a ballot for one North Island and three South Island members of the Board resulted in the election of Mr R. A. Armstrong (North Island) and Messrs H. F. Nicoll, W. H Denton and J. H. Williams (South Island). NORTE TARANAKI HUNT. The North Taranaki Hunt Club has received record nominations for its third totalisator meeting to be held on the Taranaki Jockey Club's course, at Now Plymouth, on Thursday, August 26th. Tno nominations are as follows; Hunters’ Handicap Flat Race, of 80 sovs.; 11 miles.—Royal Park, Haukino, Zimmer, Prince Paul, Encircle, General Wauchopc, Grand Parade, Warning, Glenrov, Torne-.i, Gordon, Kerepuru, Tcrau, Wangawal, Cadet, Lochson, Raiana, Legato, Kafour. Husbandman guiding, Giom. Urci'ui Hack Handicap, of 95 sovs.; ■j furlongs.—Alice M->utrpse, Grab, Ernpwuan, Wan.Mv.ee, Master Curran, Kareao, Patroguu, Advancer, Amber Tip-s. ilypothU, Pure Laziness, Scrap o’ Paper', Quiniro, Gay Lady, Nemaline, Hailow, i-ora Formby, Big Push, Independent--}, Piropiro, Crystal Palace. Ladies Bracelet Maiden Handicap steeplechase, of 100 sovs.; about J miles. —Grand Parade, Sandringham, Glen Paui, Prince Paul, Captain Black, Papatere, Karere, Wee Paul, Punjab, Dunretiin. White Ranger, Appiaad, Glenavou, Toruea, St. Bela, Cordon, Jet Black, Te Toa, Camp Guard, Gmeniortc —Merriwee mare. Stratford Handicap (open), of 150 SOVS. ; G imlongs— L-gmont Park, Carmel An-li. Master Curran, Kareao, Income, Pair imziucss, Scrap o’ Paper, Glenrov, He predation, Simonides, Tirana, Alteration, Horo, Otter, Hushman. North Taranaki Hunt Club Handicap S-toeplceiiase, of 200 sovs. and cup; about 3 miles.—Sandringham, Argo, Glen pa ul, Papatere, Wliakamoa, Wee Paul, Guianii rte- -Merriwee mare, Dunrobiu, Kurnalpi, Patariki, Camp Guard. W’aihi Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs.; 7 furlongs.—Alice Montrose, Voluble,, Warrawee, Kareao, Zimmer, Army Service, Guianform, Pure Laziness,, Haukino, Eiki, Scrap o’ Paper, Quiniro, ' Nemaline, Lady Paula, Florist, Big Push, Mimiri, Independence, Piropiro. Lepperton Hunters' Handica]) Hurdles of 95 sovs.; 11 miles.— Royal Park, Grand Parade, Glei.paul, Prince Paul, Captain Black, Encircle, General Wauchopc, Warning, Karere, Wee Paul, Guianforte —Merriwee mare, Dunrobin, White Ranger, Applaud, Toruea, St. Bela. Cordon, Tireau, Wangawai, Jet Black, Ra-tana, Cheddar, Argo, Kafour. Opunake Hack Scurry, of 90 sovs.; 5 furlongs.—Dignity. Malingerer, Guiration, Sweet Lady, Country Air, Little Ann, Advancer, A mixer Tips, Hypothis, Husbandry, Lonato, W’athea, Gay Lady, W r ar Nurse. Torokaha, Watercall, Hollvnoglc, Prodigal, Catalini, Stork, Real tea. Legato, Stelpaul, Kickapoo, Husbandman —Polycaste filly, Clem. Weights will be declared next Saturday, and acceptances close on Friday, August 20th, at 9 p.m. Nominations for the Marton spring meeting dose to-morrow (Friday, 13th inst.), at 8 p.m,, with Mr Arthur Way, secretary.