TROTTING

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 42, 13 November 1926, Page 5

TROTTING

THIRD DAY METROPOLITAN MEETING CHRISTCHURCH HANDICAP TO MAN-O’-WAR BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION. Christchurch, November 12. A heavy rain and a thunderstorm affected the attendance at the last day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting to-day. The totalisator investments for the day were £48,812, against £68,891 10s. for the corresponding day last year. The total investments for the 'three days dropped from £177,749 10s. last year to £158,787 10s. Results: \ - GOVERNOR’S HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs; 3.50 class. One mile and five furlongs. 9 Young Blake, 96yds. behind (P. Riddle) x 1 Engagement, 36yds. behind 2 3 Audobell, Syds, behind 3 Also started: 7 Queen Ida, 2 Lady Fan, 10 Earl Derby, 4 Nelson Bell, scr.; 5 Frisco Beau, 6 Ingle Bingen 12yds. behind; 8 Bingenette 60yds. behind. . Won by three lengths, five lengths between second and third. lime 3min. 50 3-ssec.

ENFIELD HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs; 2.15 class. One mile. 1 Tarzan . scr (T. Walter) 1 7 Auguste Dillon 36yds. behind ... 3 3 Shine Soon scr. 3 Also started: 5 King Dillon scr., 6 Darknite 24vds. behind, 4 Ben Ohau, 2 Bruce, 36vds. behind. Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time 2min. 20 2-ssec.

CHRISTCHURCH HANDICAP (harness), of 1000 sovs.; 4.30 class. Iwo miles. 3 Man-o’-War, GOvds. behind ' (T. H. McGirr) 1 7 Waitaki-Girl,. 84.vds behind 2 1 Talaro, 24yds. behind 3 Also started: 2 Jack Potts, 48yds. behind; 5 Roi Cole, 8 Event, 12yds. behind; 4 Native Chief, 24yds. behind; 6 Acron, GOvds. behind. Won by three-quarters of a length, twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 42 2-ssec.

AUSTRALIAN HANDICAP of 400 sovs.; 4.40 class. Two miles. 8 Dalmenv, 36yds. behind (M. B. Edwards) 1 3 William the Great, 24yds. behind 2 6 Macaranda, scr 3 Also started: 7 Bob Logan, 5 Transport, scr..; 9 Royal Oak, 2 Granite City, 4 Nimble Direct, 24yds. behind; 1 Lady Embrace, 36yds. behind. Woii by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, smin. 0 2-ssec.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP (harness), of 350 sovs.; 4.40 class. Two miles. 8 Harold Child, scr (J. Payne) 1 4 Master Audo, 24yds. behind 2 1 Peter McKinney, scr. 3 Also started: Young Blake, 48yds. behind, coupled with Peter McKinney, scr.; 3 Pete Peter, 12yds. behind; 5 Charles Dixie, 12yds. behind, and First Fashion, 12vds. behind, coupled; 7 Clonmel, 12vds. behind; 2 Bonny Spec, 36yds. behind; 6 Whispering Willie, 84 yds. behind. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time smin. 3 3-ssec.

HORNBY HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs; 2.52 class. Ome mile and a quarter. 10 Wharepiaiia, 3Gvds. behind (M. B Edwards) 1 4 Berenice, scr. 2 1 Diamond Child,: 24yds. behind 3 Also started: 8 Nipper scr., 6 Logan Holm, 9 Pakoti, 3 Pearl Coronado, 12vds. behind, 2 Harold Burwood 24vds. behind, 7 Bessie Logan, 36yds. behind, 5 Dreamalion, 48yds. behind. Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Time 3min. 2 l-ssec.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs; 4.35 class. Two miles. 3 Bing Boy, 12yds. behind (R. Berry) 1 7 Trenand, 24yds. behind ......... 2 2 Talent, 48yds behind • 3 Also started: 4 Stormy scr., 8 Harold Burwood, 6 Audoiriinion, 12yds. behind, 5 Quimet 36yds) behind, 1 St. Maura 48v:ds. behind. Won by three lengths, three lengths between second, and third. Time 4min. 58 l-ssec.

SPRINTERS’ HANDICAP (harness),

of 400 sovs; 2.13 class. One mile. 1 Becky Logan, 36vds. behind (F. G. Holmes) 1 2 Bonny Logan, 24vds. behind 2 6 Bruce, 12vds. behind 3 Also started: 3 Queen’s Own scr, 5 Dillon Wilkes, 7 Logan wood, 24yds. 4 Willie Logan 36vds behind. Won by two lengths. Time 2min. 18 l-ssec. OTAHUHU ACCEPTANCES BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION Auckland, November 12. The following acceptances for the Otaiihu Trotting Club’s spring meeting are announced: — INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs. (3.48 class). One mile and a quarter.—Sean Truibais, Gold Star, Red Dennis, Miss Native, Colonel Thorpe, Wi Taka, Vanity Boy, Molly Park, Lady Ena, scr.; Don. Zolock, Royal Bob, Elsa Nore, 24yds. behind; Lilydale, Amberite, Roma Bingen, 30yds. behind; Peter McDonald, 60yds. behind; Marble Hall, Direct Action, 84yds. behind; Sister Beatrice, Anseline, 108yds. behind; Gold Sovereign, 120yds. behind. MANGERE HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs. (2.574 class). One mile and a quarter.—Priscilla Dean, Gladys Cole, Gold Dini, Mabel Bingen, Speed King, Papuan Gold, Ekoeranei, Admiral Hood, Gold Nugget, Margaret Wallace, Peter Grattan, Moko Chief, Ansel Bell. Bell O’Brass,, Great Peter, Leewood, Glenoc, sen; Manna, Marionette, Final McKinney, Admiral Lock, Wrigley, Florent, Goldfinch. 24yds. behind. ONEHUNGA HANDICAP (harness), of 350 soys. (4.40 class). ' Two miles.— Anselm. Reliance, Coal Light, scr.; William the Great, 12yds. behind; Ben Lomond, Lord Nepean, Van Cap, 24yds. behind; Jewel Pointer, 36yds. behind ; Auto Machine, Direct Morning, COyds. behind. JELLICOE HANDICAP (harness), of 1000 sovs. (4.34 class). Two miles. — Money Spider, Parkwood, scr.; Nelson Fame, Walh'bon, 12yds, behind; Prince Pointer, fehandieapped to 108yds. ebhind. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs. (3.31 class). One mile ami a half.—Golden Stone, Grattan Thorpe, scr.; Joe Aspro, 12yds. behind; Katuku Jack, Billy Whiz, Bingen King, Staiimqor, 12ydg, behind- Bingen Star, Biiz Buz, Respect, Uncle Bert, 36yds, behind; AnSelm. Deanwood, 48yds. behind. CAMPBELL HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs. (4.46 class). Two miles.— Rio Alto, Tiger Slave, scr.; Wild Nut, The Tartar, 12yds. behind; Ngatiru, 36yds. behind: Pete Peter, 48yds. behind ; Tradesman, Bundaberg, 60yds, behind; Peter Dean, 72yds. behind; Pyramus, 120yds. behind. MASSEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. (2.50 class). One mile and a quarter,—Lord Nepean,

Bawldy Locanda, Money Spider, Master Councillor, Jewel Pointer, scr.; Talent, Pitaroa, Cute Lad, Dick Dillon, Huglne Wallace, St. Maura, 12yds. behind; Lady Joan, 24yds. behind; Landlord, dbyds. behind; AH Bell, 60yds. behind. MANUKAU HANDICAP (saddle), of 350 sovs. (2.19 class). One mile.-I'ma McKinney, Gladys Cole Tranquil, Mabel Bingen, Ekoeranei, Goldfinch, Moko Chief, Joe Aspro, Leewood, Sparklin o Pronto, scr.; Respect, Stanmoor, Anselm, Satinbird, Liberate, Logan Rothschild, Gold Jacket, Brendo, Uncle Bert, IZyds. behind; Rock Hinton, Napper, Lai y Dunmoor, Rua Pere. Van Cap, 24yds. behind; Huon Grattan, 3Gyds. behind. NELSON ACCEPTANCES BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION. Nelson, November- 12. The Nelson Trotting Club’s acceptances for the first day are:— TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of SO sovs.; 3.52 class; one mile and a nan.— Mercury Audubon Mac (late none Dry), Eura, Grand Kevin, Matenga, scr.; Royal Audubon, Halloween, Wenlo, 24 BRIGHTWATER HAN DICAP (l‘arness), of 80 sovs.; 3.55 class; cue mile and a quarter.—Girl Pate. Rebecca, Tahi, Bon de Pui. Nell Carbine, Nicolette, Bon de Pui, Nell Carbine, Nicolette, Lady McKinney, scr.; Caterpillar, 'fiyds. behind; Tidewater. GOvds. behind; Blacß Palm. 84y<f8. behind; Westwood, Bothnioor. 9Gvds. behind. WAKEFIELD HANDICAP (harness), of 90 sovs., 3.5 elas; one mile and a quarter.—Mercury, Hal Joy, Dorne Thorpe, Marion Junior. Totara, scr.; lack Beatty, Nellie Parson, 12yds. behind; Revolia, Great Wilkes. 24yds. behind; Dillon’s Pride. 48yds. behind; Mabon s i ay, 9Gvds. behind. , . NELSON TROTTING CUP 'harness), of 200 sovs.; 4.52 class; two miles.—Jingal, Great Wilkes. Vikota, Latest Fashion, Lady Ballin. scr.: Jesmond, Dene, George the. Fourth, 12y<ls. behind : Van Rich. Logan King. 24yds. behind; Sea Nymnli. .86yds. behind; Master Cute, 48vds. behind; Black Cloud, Cungleam, High Jinks. GOyds. behind; Lincoln Huon. Marshal Neil. 10°vds. behind. LADIES’. BRACELET, /harness), of 70 sovs.: 3.55 clnss: one mile, and a haU. — Rosdill, S’vlvia Wilke,s, G r ev Togan, Star of Hone. Audubon Mac (late Bone Drv), Waipuki, Lady Audnbon, Eura. Rowena ' Lass, scr.; Halloween, EGyds. licliinrl.

WAIMEA HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs.; 5.16 clnss; two miles.—Girl Pate, Rebecca. Hester Aildnbon. Bon de Pui, Nell Cari'ine. scr.: Louisiana. ?4 yds. behind; T’dcwater. S4vds. behind; Blank Palm. 108yds. behind: Brooklyn Hall, Westwood, Roth moor, 136yds. be hind. • PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (saddlcl nf 80 sovs.: 3.45 class: one mile and n half.—Andnbon Mac (late Time Dry), scr.; Dorrie Thorpe. Mariom Junior. 24 vds. behind: Clive Bell. Mthorpe. 36yds. behind: Proud Joyce, Totara Jack, 48 yds. behind. DASH HANDICAP (harness), r.f 100 sovs.r 2.2 G class; one mile.—Mcr-nry, Evolution, Realty, ser.: Great Wilkes. All Fours, George the Fourth. 12vds. behind; Van Rich, lord Denver. Sea Nvninh. Dillon’s Pride. 36yds. behind; High' Jinks, Lincoln Iluoii, 72yds. behind. FIKE AT HAMILTON . • BY TeliEgbaph.—Press association. Hamilton, November 12. The fourth outbreak of fire at Te Arolia in two weeks occurred at 2 o’clock tlijs morning when a fire was discovered in an unoccupied room of the Grand Hotel before serious damage was done. The fires have been under suspicious circumstances and a good deal of alarm exists among local property owners. RESIDENCE DESTROYED AT TAKAPUNA. BY Telegraph.-Press association. Auckland, November 11. A five-roomed, house at Takapuna, owned and occupied by Joseph Moor, was destroyed by fire last night. Mrs. Moor was awakened by something falling, and found the bedroom full of smoke. She woke her husband, and both made a hurried escape. The house was insured for £6OO and the furniture for £250.

OUTBREAK IN SAWMILL. Palmerston North, November 12 Tho promptness of an automatic alarm saved a serious fire at Cook’s Sawmill this evening. The brigade received a call at 8.45 p.m., and found that a fire had broken out amongst shavings and fuel in the. boiler house, but. it was suppressed before any damage had been done.

Be prepared. See that you have adequate fire insurance. Consult the Mercantile and General Insurance Co., Ltd., Panama Street, Wellington.— Advt.