METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2426, 3 April 1915, Page 8

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB

EASTER MEETING OPENS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, April 1. The Easter Meeting of the Metropolitan Trotting Club opened at Addicgton today. The weather was rather oppressive, but the attendance was very fair. The track was in capital order and there were good fields. The totalisator receipts for the day totalled £19,924, -as against £27,021 10s. for the corresponding day. ot the last Easter meeting. The result* are:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (hen ness), of 150 sovs, One mile and a half.-* 1 Mrs. M. M. Richards's blk. o. Prinw Akwood, by Wildwood, Junr.—Sybil Svts., 6seo. (A. Hendriksen), 13 Bright A'lice, 6sec. (J. Bryce), 2; 6 Icicle, Tsec, (J.' Brankin), 3. Also started: 12 Dot Rob bins, scr.; 7 Law Chdnies, Gsec.; 2 Money maker, Ssec.j 5 Lucille, 7sec.; 10 Eldmv Junr., Ssec.; 9 George Hard, Bsec.; 11 Annie Dillon, Ssec.; 13 Rotorua. Steec.; I Scotch Mist, Ssec.; .4 Beach Boy, Ssec Won bv a length. Time, 3min. 28 2-Sseo FENDALTON HANDICAP (saddle), ol 150 sovs. Two miles.—3 Mr. P. H. M'Grath's b. g. Kaikanui, by Governor —L., aged (J. M'Lennan), 1; 10 Mayflower, 15sec. (A. Chapman), 2; 2. Kin? V (T. Annett), 3. Also started: 11 Wild Tree, scr.; 14 Dolly Wood, 2sec.; 13 Te Kuiti, lOsec.; 12 Vera Wood, lOsec.; 5 Matilda, 12sec.; 8 Chub, ISsec.; 1 Rothbury, lisec.j 4 Albertoria, ISsec.; 9 Rudston, IGsbc. ; 6 Arcadian, 165e0.; 7 Mushroom, 17sec. An exciting race to the post. Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Arcadian ran fourth, and Albertoria fifth. Time, 4min. 59 4-ssec. EASTER HANDICAP (harness), of 350 sovs. Two miles. 7 Mr. J. M. Thompson's br. m. Brown Bell, by Rothschild—Lena Bell, aged, ssec (W. R. Thomas) I 3 St. Kevin; sset>. (J. Brankin) 2 9 Tommy C, Gsec (owner) 3 Also started: 10 Bright, 2sec.; 5 Muricata,,2sec.; 1 Adonis, Ssoc.j 6 ,Jacfc Ashore, isec.; 11 Persuader, isec.; 2 Master Raymond, ssec.; S White House, 5 sec.; 12 Aberfeldy, ssec.; 4 Antonio, Gsec. St. Kevin was in front when the straight was reached, _ but in the run home Brown .Bell easily had his measj me, and won by six lengths. Tommy C was eight lengths away third. Time, 4min. 35 4-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP (harness), _ of 150 sovs. Two miles.—3 Mr. J. Keith's blk.m. Annie K, by Stirling Lad—Edith, aged, Ssec. (T. Jamieson), 1; 6 Treasure Seeker, lOsec. (F. Holmes), 2; 7 Electrocute, aged, isec. (J. J. Wright), 3. Also started: 8 Quincey, 6cr.; 4 Flamingo, Bsec.j 9 Mystic, 9seo.; 5 Mokau, 9sec.;:2 Adventuress, 12scc.; 1 Galician, 12sec. Won by a length and a half. Electrocute was three lengths away third, with Galician and Flamingo next. Time, tain, 4Ssec. INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP (haiw ness), of 250.50v5. One mile and a quarter—Mr. J. R. M'Millan's ch. g. Lord Dillon, aged, 6sec. (owner), 1; 5 Cameos, 3sec. (R.Tleay), 2; 10 Bingana, ssec. (J. Messervv), 3. Also started: 8 Emmihno scr.; 3 Adelaide Direct, 6cr.; 9 Eccentric, 2sec.; 12 Bonista, 3sec.; 7 Bellis, 4sec.; 6 Bell Metal, 4sec.; 4 Frandosia, 4sec.; 13 Calm, isec.; 14 Glendalough, ssec.; 2 Ripon Child, ssec.; 11 Lord Elmo, 6sec« Won easily. Time, 2min. 51 3-ssec. .

~ IMPROVERS' HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. Two miles.—B Mr. C. Ireland's 1). m. Lady Tempest; syrs., 4sec. (J. Bryce), 1; 5 Huon Drift, scr. (R. J< Munro), 2; 2 Galvanita. 12sec. (J. Conway), 3. Also started: 11 Ariadne, Gsec.; 6 Succeed, 6sec.; 12 0.1.C., 6sec. j IE Ji 10 * B, 6sec.; i Black Satin, lOeec.; 7 Verw mont lOsec.; 1 Ellrosa, lOsec.; 3 Imperial Perfection, 12sec.; 9 law Chimes, 12«ec.; 10 Gee Whizz, 12<sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min. 39 4-ssec. "PLYING HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. One mile. —6 F* A. Moore s en., g. Prank Tracey, syrs., ssec. (owner). 1; Bequest, 2sec. (T. G. Fox), 2; 4 Dot Bobbins, leec. (T. Bryant), 3. Also started: 11 Barmaguie, scr.; 8 Prince Poole, scr.; 3 Lady Thekla, scr.; 10 Lord Heathcote, lsec.j 1 Kirwee, 3sec.; 9 Pirst Alarm, Ssec.; 2 Muriel Dillon, 4sec.; 7 Dollar Princess, 4sec. Won easily by 6ix lengths* Time, 2min. 14 3-ssec. EXPRESS HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 sovs. One mile. —3 Mr. M. Dicken's b. m. Mountain Pose, aged, 4sec. (A. Butterfield), -1; St. Kevin, ssec. (J. Brankin). 2; 10 Andy Regan, Gsec. (S. Gallagher). 3« Also started: 12 Yarraville, 6cr.; 14 Chnga Child, 2sec.; 11 Tnatara, 2sec.; 7 Bonny .Tenny, Ssec.; 8 A 1 Pranz, ssec.; Roseberry, ssec.; Lincoln Junior, ssec.; 5 Wallace Junr., Gsec.; 6 Bequest, Gsec.; S Penelope, 7sec.; 2 Rose Dillon, _ 7sec. Won by a head. Time, 2min. 16 3-ssec.