ASHBURTON T.C. MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 845, 17 June 1910, Page 6

ASHBURTON T.C. MEETING.

FIRST DAY. (By Tclccraph—Pres3 Association.) . . Ashburton, June IG. The Ashburton Trotting Club commenced its Winter meeting to-day in fine weathei', -U'tcr the snow, which fell 011 Tuesday, the track was very heavy, aud but poor times were recorded in the majority of the races. There were good fields, however, and the racing was always interesting. The sum of <£21G3 was put through tho totalisator, and six bookmakers were licensed. inside at .£l2 12s. each, and four outside at .£lO 10s. each. Results:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP. One ! milo and a half.—Apropos, 20sec„ 1; Hiss Becky, 20sec., 2; Triumph, 20sec., 3. Wallace Junior, Prince Wilkin, ami Sapling were scratched. After a magnificent struggle, Apropos beat Miss Becky by a head. Time, Jmin. 8 l-ssec. WAKANUI HANDICAP. Two miles. —Stella Leigh, 35see., 1; llubican, ISsec., 2; ticllona, 2-tsec., 3. Jolly Tom and Broadleaf were scratched. The winner led throughout, winning by ten lengths. Time, onrin. 51 3-ssec. LONGIJEACn HANDICAP.' Two miles.—Harold Hothsehild,' lOsec., 1; Vermont, U--OC., 2; Derringcolte, 4sec., 3. Wellington and Phingari were scratched. Won nicely niter a good race. Time, omin. 2(1 l-sscc. FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP. 0110 mile and a half.—Sea Lion, scratch, 3; Lady M„ Gsce., 2; Brown Bell, Ssee., 3. Prince Henry, Childe Beliion, and Prima Donna were scratched. Won by six lengths. Time, lmin. 7 l-sscc. LAGMHOU HANDICAP. One mile and a half—Tring Park.llsec., 1; Rolf Uohlrewood, 'lyscc., 2; ICelso, Msec., 3. Fisherman ami Awere scratched. Won easily by six lengths. ALLKXTON HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Princess Alonto, 20see., 1; Lord Ashton, 2()sec„ 2; Lady Alary, 20soc. !). Withinglon and Sea Lion wore scratched. Won easily by eight lengths. Time, Vniin. TELECSIUI'H HANDICAP. One mile. —Prince Wilkin, 20ste., 1; Ladv M„ ISscc., 2; Victor Huon, ssce., a. " Lady Alary and Wallace Junior were scratched Wou on tho post. Time, 2wiu. 33 2-ssec.