N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1590, 6 November 1912, Page 4

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING.

FIRST DAY; ALBERT H. WINS THE COT. . IB] Telegraph.—Press Association.) v ■ Christchurch, November 5. Tlie New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's November meeting opened to-day at Addington in -fmo weather. As the result of yesterday's rain, the track was very heavy when the racing commenced, though under the influence of the sun and wind.it improved as the afternoon wore on. There was a'very feo'od"tittendi ; ance, including visitors from all parts of the Dominion. The following are the sults:--SPRING HANDICAP : (saddle), of 125 sovs., for unhoppled trotters only. One mile and a half. 3 Mr.. E; E. Cuneen's Rosalie, ISseo. 1 11 Mri W. Dorman's Golden Way, 5 Mr.'T. F. Cuneen's Wild Bee, 15sec. 3 Also;started:. 17 Erin's Tracey, 2sec.; 18 Blythe.Lad, lOscc,; 4 lOsec.; 13 Dolljhvood, llsec.; 14 J.C.H., llsec.; 2 Stella Leigh, 12see.; 21 Star Shot, 13sec.; 18 Alice Woodburn,: 13sec.; C Lady Wallace, lSsec.j 8 Mandel, ISsec.; !) Quick Eye, 15sec.; 7 Ophelia, 15sec.; 15 Mayflower, 155e0.; 16 Prank Wilkes, 15sec,; 20 Spanish Lace, 15sec.; 1 Corinna, 15sec.; 19 Miss Nightingale, 15sec.; and 13 The Quack, 15sec, . Won by twelve lengths from Golden Way, who beat Wild Bee by two lengths. Erin's Tracey was close up fourth. Time, Smin. 56sec. EMPIRE HANDICAP (saddle), of 170 . -sovs. Two miles.1 Mr. W. J. Moreland's Country Belle, 10 Mr. J. H. Power's Solo, 2sec 2 I 6 Mr. W. T. Lowe's treasure Seeker, • I 9sec. 3 Also started: 11-Lodi, ser.; 7 Cavalier, scr.; 9 Link, lsec.; 3 Robert Emmet, 2sec., 2 Lady Sybil, -lsec.; 2 The Next, ssec.; 4 Chieftainy,-',7sec.; 8 Wild Victor, 12sec.; and 7 War Cloud, 12sec. (coupled witli Cavalier). Won by three lengths. Treasure Seeker was six lengths away third, with War Cloud fourth. Time, 4min. 57seu. NEW ZEALAND CUP. HANDICAP (liarness) of 1000 sovs. Two miles. 7 Mr. M. Mailer's b. h. Albert H., by •Rothschild—Jessiei M., aged, Bsec. (A. Heudricksen) 1 5 Mr. J. M'Cutcheon's b. h. Ravenschild, 6yrs., 9sec. ...i (P. Holmes) 2 1 Mr. J. Farrell's b. m. Glendalough, syrs,, Bsec. (E. M'Kewen) 3 Also 1 started: 9 Emmoline, scr.; 1 St. Swithin, ssec.; 12' Aberfeldy, 7sec.; 13 Bright, Gsec.; 6 Princess Louise, 7sec.; U Gold Bell, Bsec.i 3 Ifeclchild, Bsec.; 11 Quincey, Ssee.j 15 Prince Alert, Ssec.; 8 Little Tib, Bsec.; 10 Piecework, 9sec.; 2 Manderene, 9sec.-; 18 Medallion, 9seu.

Manderene refused to strike gait at the start, and Gold Bell broko immediately, and collided with St. Swithin, with the result that Pringle was thrown out of his sulky, Ravenschild at once went to tho front, and as they passed the stand the first time was followed in close order l»y Glendalougli, Prince Alert, and Albert H., while at intervals of several lengths camo 'Piecework, Princess Louise, Little Tib, Quincey, Manderene, and Emmeline, with Aberfeldy and Redohild at the head of tho nest division. Going along the back Glendalougli had taken charge from Ravenschild, Albert H., and Prince Alert, with Piecework several lengths back heading the nest bunch. As they passed the stand the second time, Ravenschild had again taken charge from Glendalough. Albert H., and Prince Alert. Going out of tho straight, Prince Alert ran up alongside the leading division, and Emmeline took fifth place in front of Piecework. There was practically no change as they i Tan along the back the last time, and as they turned tewards the straight Ravenschild still held ccmmand from Glendalough, Albert 11., and Prince Alert. Ravenschild was first into the straight, but Albert H. came with a determined run, and cutting him down in the final stages, won by two lengths. Glendalough was four lengths away, third. Then cam« l'rince Alert, lledchild, and Emmeline, close together. Bright .stumbled after going half a mile, and was pulled up, and Medallion broke, and was pulled up at the end of a mile. Time, 4min. 48 4-sscc. RICCARTON HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. One milo and a half. 8 Mr. O. E. Newton's General Elmo, 5 Mr. A. Smith's Svnshino, lOsec 2 2 Mr. F. Amor's Yellow Kiblxm, lOsec. .1 Also started: 1G Radiant Morn, scr.; 14 Bonification, Isec.; 11 Electrocute, 3sec.; ' 4 Gold Wood, Bsee.; 0 Red Mac, 9sec.; l.'l Clotah, lOsec.; 15 Lady Lyons, lOsec.; 3 Apple Pie, lOsoc.j 11 Miss Becky, lOsec.; 12 Maid of the Forest, lOsec.; 8 Bessio Hamlin, lOscc.; 9 First Alarm, lOsec.; lil llazelfield, lOsec.; 10 Lady Rattoo, lOsec.; and 7 Geo Whizz, lOsec. Won by a head. Yellow Ribbon was eight lengths away third, with Apple Pie and Hazelfield next. Time, 3min. Msec. MIDDLETON HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs.; for unhoppled trottors only. ■Two miles. 1 Mt, J, W, Rogers's Prince Gift, JZeec. 1 2 Mr. Montefiore'a Pukekura, 17sec. ... 2

3 Mt. W. T. Lowe's Bushranger, 20sec. 3 Also started; 7 Muricnta, scr.; 11' Clive, 3sec.; 8 Adventuross, ssee.; 10 Welfare, 1250 c.; A Kelso, 13see.; 6 Lord Cardigan, Msec.; i'Mohsoon, Jfsec,; and.9 Vigorous, 17sec. Won very easily by four lengths. Time, smin, 43seo. . ... PROVINCIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs, Olio mile and a quarter, 7 Mr. If. Wells's Terra Novo,' lisec. ... 1 2 Mr. It. F. Nicoll's Ciiaueilft, Bseo. ... 2 I) Mr. B. Bowo's A 1 Frail'/,, Usee 3 Also started: 8 Adonis, Bscc.; 1 .Silver Princess, Bsec.; 3 GlemUilough, 7sec.; 't Bel lis, Osec.j and a Sparkling Kola, Osec. ' Won by a length. 1 Time, 2min. 52 2-5 sec. HAGLEY HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. One njilo, 1 Mr. H. F. Nicoll's Lady Child, flsce. 1 3 Mr. M. Frifidlititder's Waterlog, Dscc. " 10 Mr. 11. B. Hubbard's Idaho, Bsec. ... 3 Also started: It Silvor Blhok, «er.; 12 Ivalgoorlie, iisec.; 15 La Botlo, Usee.; 13 Our Georgo, ssoc,; 5 Tho ,Scout, toe. j •! Ard Cairn, 4sec.: 0 Onward, 4sec.; 1 Crown Prince, isce.; 11 Troubadour, fccc.; 8 Roma Rosa, ssoc,; 7 Diving 8011, sseo.; ufid 9 Grey Echo, fisee. Won easily by four lengths from Waterlog, who boat Idaho by a bare length for second place. Time, 2miti. 29 3-stieii. ST, ALBANS HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 sovs. Oiio mile, 3 Mr. D, Casey's Tuatarn. "see. . 1 9 Mr. A. J. O'Malloy's konttish Mae., 4see. 2 12 Mr. J. Smith 1 !; FrwVeita, 7s.ee it Also started: 8 Biirmiigulo, ilsen,; IS Ned Corbett, Usee.; 13 Bell Car, Usee,; M May Dillon, Ssoe.; 5 I'riiujo ItiifiiH, risen,; 6 Dayspring, Ssec.; 11 T.F.C.tt.i 1 Bermaline, Usee,; 1 Doi|ii<).st,, 7m?o, ; 10 Early Dawli, Gsac.; 7 Rosemary, 'Vsee.; 1 Hamapuka, 7sec,; 3 Waterloo, 7fieo. Won. by three lengths. Time, imin, 22sec. • 1 ' The icttalisator investments totalled JE32,969, compared with J227.418 for ■ tho first day last year.