TROTTING

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 128, 28 February 1928, Page 15

TROTTING

INANGAHUA MEETING LOCANDA BOY WINS CLUB HANDICAP B2 TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Greymouth, February 27. The Inangahua Trotting Club’s jubilee meeting at Greymouth to-day was favoured with beau til ul weather, although a wind was blowing. The track was excellent, and the attendance good. The totalisator handled <£12,617 10s., making <£24,203 10s„ for the two jubilee meetings in the district. Results are as follow: — PIONEERS’ HANDICAP, (harness), of 120 sovs. Ten furlongs and a half. 1 Mr. G. E. Morgan’s Haerenga Pai, scr (Tomktnson) 1 7 Mr. T. P. Lalor’s Queen’s Ferry, scr. (J. Bryce) 2 5 Mr. G. Dransfield’s Audience, 36yds. behind (F. G. Holmes) 3 .Also started: 6 Nurmi, 2 Danny Boy, 4 Allanora, 3 Audubon Lad, scr.; S Royal Audubon. 24yds. behind; 5 Audience, 36 yds. behind. Won by a length, half a length between seiond and third. Tinies, 3min. 9 4-ssec., 3min. lOsec., 3min. 7 l-ssec. DIOMEDE HANDICAP (harness), of 145 sovs. Ten furlongs and a half. 2 Mr. W. McDowell’s Direct Tod, 36 yds. behind (J. Largelly) 1 1 Air. J. Brosnan’s Horotaue, 4Syds. behind (C. Donald) 2 4 Air. J. M. Fairbairn’s Vai Logan, 12yds. behind (D. Bennett) 3 Also started: 3 Audrey Dillon, 8 Ocean Whispers, scr.; 6 Bingen Wood, 7 Trespass, 12yds. behind. ’’ Won by a len"th six lengths between second and third. Times, 3min. 7sec., 3 min. 6 2-ssec., Sniin. 11 1-Jsee. PROSPECTORS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 145 sovs. Fourteen furlongs and a half. 2 Mr. W. Witte’s Min Wilkes, 3Gyos. behind (Tomkinson) 1 1 Mr. xl. Hendrickson's Cabin Girl, 60yds. behind (Owner) 2 3 Mr. W. Taylor’s Kitty Patch, 81yds. behind (Owner) 3 Also started: 8 Royal Review, 12 Ockley Wood, 10 Reverie, 11 Honieleigh Girl, scr.; 9 Welcome Whispers, 6 Repute, GOyds. behind; 7 Taipaiti. 4 Connie Audubon, 72yds. behind; 5 Wee Olga, 81yds. behind. Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Tinies, 4min. 34 3-5 sec., 4min. 33 3-ssec., 4min. 31 4-sseo.

INANGAHUA TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs. Sixteen furlongs and a half. 7 Mr. AV. Bevan’s Loeanda Boy, scr. (T. L. Bennett) 1 5 Mr. M. Hunter’s La Sonuetle, 48yds. behind (N. C. Price) 2 3 Mr. J. F. Poff’s Shadowland, 36ycis. behind {lomkinson) 3 Also started: 11 Marlindo, 13 Hard Knocks, 3 Royal Authoress, 12yds. behind; 12 Nourmahal, 12yds. behind; 6 Kreisler, 24yds. behind; 10 Okoura, 9 Royal Serene, 36yds. behind; 8 Acre, 4 High inks, 60yds. behind; 1 Orphan, 72 yards behind. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Times, 4min. 46 2-ssec„ smin. 53sec., 4min. 54 l-sseo. The winner led throughout. HEIAPHY HANDICAP (harness), of 140 sovs. Twelve furlongs and a half. 1 Mr. A. Wysockis’ Write:, scr. (J. J. Kennerley) 1 5 Mr. .1. M. Fairbairn’s Vai Logan, 36yds. behind (D. Bennett) 2 2 Mr. V. Alborn’s Lightfoot, 12yds. behind (Owner) 3 Also started: 9 Greateaux, 6 Naldera, 24yds. behind; 8 Great Abdallah, 36yds. behind; 4 Sedmere, 7 Oriol, 3 Great Audo, 48yds. behind. AVon by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Times, 3min. 51 3-ssec., 3min. 3min. 53sec. WABATAH HANDICAP (saddle), of 135 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 7 Air. W. Dransfield’s Audience, scr. (A. S. Roberts) 1 4 Mr. W. T. Lowe’s Glenaray, scr. (K. Donald) 2 3 Mr. AV. McDowell’s Direct Tod, 43yds. behind 3 Also started: 6 Red Auduhon and ReCa Gay (bracketed); 5 The Thistle, 8 Trespass, scr.; 1 Avonwood, 2 Lady Minto, 12yds. behind. Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 31 3-ssec., 2min. 32 4-ssec., 2min. 30sec. SETTLERS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 160 sovs. Sixteen furlongs and a half. 2 Air. L. F. Berkett’s Louisiana, GOyds. behind (Owner) 1 4 Air. J. AlcLean’s Audalie, I2yds. behind (Owner) 2 6 Mr. A. Cox’s Peter Fashion, 24yds. behind (Alborn) 3 Also started: 10 Taipoiti, 11 Welcome Whispers, 5 Aliss Wilkes, 7 Connie Audubon, 12 Homeleigh Girl, scr.; 9 Wee Olga, 12yds. behind; 8 Silurian, 36yds. behind; 1 Golden Spray. 48yds. behind; 3 Trampcrisp, GOyds. behind. AVon by one length and a half, four lengths between second and third. Times, smin. 6sec„ smin. 10 3-ssec., smin. 10 3-ssec.

DISCOVERY HANDICAP (harness), of 170 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 5 Mr. J. Burley’s Kreisler, scr. (D. Bennett) 1 1 Mr. G. K. Hunter’s La Sonnette, 24yds. behind (N. C. Price) 2 2 Mr. J. Mcßeanor’s Asset, 12yds. behind (J. N. Clarke) 3 Also started: 9 Peter Wilkins, 11 Vikota, 10 The Toff. 6 Thorpie, scr.; 3 Auditress, 7 Logan Lad, 12yds. behind, and Sahib. 36 yds. behind (coupled); 13 Lincoln Huon, 12yds. behind; Royal Serene, 24yds. behind; 6 Daytime, 8 High Jinks, 4 Lady Matchlight, 36yds. behind. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Times, 2min. 28 2-ssec., 2min. 27 l-ssco., 2min. 27 4-ssec. WAIKATO ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph.—press Association. Hamilton, February 27. The following acceptances have been received for rhe Waikato Trotting Cl urn’s meeting on Saturday:— IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs. Limit 5.4. Two miles.— Special Beil, Colonel Thorpe, Etta Cole, .Annie Emma, Bell Todd, Obapi, Lena Ansell, Charles Black, Carwood, scr.; Lady Ena, Lochado, 12yds. behind; Peter Brown, 24yds. behind; .Jewel Wave, 60yds. behind; Roma Bingen, 96yds, behind; Gold Star, 132yds. behind; Rio Alto, 156yds. behind; Wild Nut, 192yds. behind. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness), of 160 sovs. Limit 3.37. One mile and a half.—Charming Pronto, Polly’s Picture, Medusa, Warplane, Patricia Bell, Gold

Circle, Gold Treasure, Nelson Dillon, Great Ballin, Mart, Wallace, Boston Chimes, Gold Brat tan. Bonanza, Single -Mint, Signor, Crete, Money, Trixie Thorpe, Cornelian, Dealer, Regret, Nut

Hinton, Vanity Boy, Waiwera, scr.; Hohora, Manna, Silver Link, 21yds. behind; Coal Light, 36yds. behind. WAIKATO CUP HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. Limit 4.36. Two miles.—Lord Nepean, Gold Jacket, Lady .loan. Uncle Bort, Pitaroa, Wallroon, Rockburn, Tfughie Wallace., Lady Dunmore, scr.; Dick Dillon. 12yds. behind; All Bell, Florent. 24yds. behind: Loch Moigh, 36 yds. behind; Native Prince. 48yds. behind: Nelson Fame. 72vds. behind. RAGLAN HANDICAP (harness), of 240 sovs. Limit 4.44. Two miles. —Explosion. Coal Light, Grattan Thorpe, Peter Grattan, Dad’s Hope. Andover, scr.; Toll Chimes, Mars, 24vds. behind; Maid of tho Mountains, 48yds. behind; Scandal. 60yds. behind.

' ’MEMBERS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 240 sovs.; limit 4.46. Two miles.—Sebisca. Gold Sovereign, Lackiewood, Bin, gen Star, Anseline, scr.; Tamerlane. 36 yds. behind; P. McKinney, The Tartar, 48yds. behind; Great Change, 60

yds. behind; Mutu, 72yds. behind; Rose Bingen, 120yds. behind. WAIPA HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs.; limit 2.18. One mile. —Dad’s Hope, Taiparo, Bingen King, Wrigley, Admiral Lock, Goldman, Mars, Pitaroa, Lady Joan, Uncle Bert, Wallroon, 24 yds. behind; Lord Nepean, Anselm, Dick Dillon, 36yds. behind. DOMINION HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs.; limit 4.52. For unhoppled trotters only. Two miles. —Gold Star, Signor, Billy Carbine, Roma Bingen, scr.; Rio Alto, 12yds. behind; Profiteer, Bingen Star, 24yds. behind; Wild Nut, Gold Sovereign, 48yds. behind; Child Audubon, Anseline, Appeal, The Tartar, Toll Chimes, 108yds. behind. FAREWELL HANDICAP (harness), of 180 sovs.; limit 2.57). One mile and a quarter.—Charming Pronto, Medusa, llohora, Patricia Bell, Manna, Profiteer, Great Ballin, Bonanza, Gold Cast, Beauty Spot, Gold Grattan. Gold Circle, scr.; Joy Bird. Halgana, Silver Link, 12 yds. behind; Wrigley, Tamerlane, Grattan Thorpe, 24yds. ’behind; Andover, Maid of Mountains, 48yds. behind. MARLBOROUGH ACCEPTANCES BY Telegraph.—Press Association Blenheim, February 27. The following acceptances have been received for tho Marlborough Trotting Club’s meeting on March 2:— TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 90 sovs.; 3.45 class. Ono mile and a half.— Radiola, Royal Thorpe, Mona Logan, Waipuki, Koleraine, scr.; Our Nelson, 21yds. behind; Great Wilkes, 36yds, behind ; George Again, 48yds. behind, STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 95 sovs.; 3.51 class (unhoppled trotters). One mile and a half. —Amlo Spray, Ballin Bill, Bitty Bingen, Nelson Moor, Theda, scr.; Westwood, 24yds. behind; Rebecca and Tidewater, 48yds. behind; Peter McMillan, 81yds. behind; .Maori Peter, 96yds. behind. MARLBOROUGH HANDICAP (harness), of 220 sovs.; 4.50 class. Two miles. —Nellie Parsons, Dillon’s Pride. 12yds. behind; Zella Mercury, 24yds. behind; Aorangi, 36yds. behind. WATER LEA HANDICAP (harness), of 90 sovs.; 3.40 class. Ono mile and a half. —Tracey Boy, Our Nelson, Red Rey, scr.; Kangnloon, Country Life, 12yds. behind; Greythorpe. Sea Nymph, 21yds. behind: Clive Bell, 36vds. behind. LADIES’ BRACELET (harness), of 80 sov« : 3.4 h class. One mile and n half.— Radiola, Royal Thorne. Star Cluster, Wainnlri. Palm Leaf, Kalernine. scr.; Great Wilkes, George Again, 60yds. behind; Sea Nymph, 96yds. behind.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, (harness), of 100 sovs.; 5.8 class. Two miles. — Nelson Moor, Ando Spray, Ballin Bill, Hester Audubon, scr.; Westwood, 24vds. behind; Rebecca, 36yds. behind; Tidewater, 48yds. behind; Peter McMillan, 81yds. behind; Maori peter, 108yds. behind; Fille de Ballin, 120yds. behind. DASH HANDICAP (harness), of 110 sovs.; 2.23 class. One mile. —Logan Way, Nellie Parsons, Audubon Mae. Direct Wave, scr,; Aorangi. 21yds. behind; Mercury Zella, 36yds. behind. FAREWELL HANDICAP, (saddle), of 90 sovs.; 3.2 class. Ono mile and a quarter. —Tracey Bov. All Thorpe. Our Nelson, Wainuki, Palm Leaf. Kaodoon, Country Life, scr.; Sea Nymph, Greythorpe, 12 yds. behind; Clive Bell, 21yds. behind; Annerley, 60yds. behind. MARLBOROUGH PENALTIES BY Telegraph —Press association Christchurch, February 27. The following penalties have been declared for the Marlborough Trotting I Club’s meeting:— Trial Handicap.—Arachne, 48yds. behind. Stewards’ Handicap.—St. Petros, 36 yds. behind; Eva Beta. 24yds. behind. Marlborough Handicap. — Audubon Child, 21yds. behind. Ladies’ Bracelet.—Arachue, 60yds. behind. President’s Handicap.—Eva Rota. 24: yds. behind. Farewell Handicap.—Annerley, 21yds. behind. MANAWATU MEETING By Telegraph.—Press Association. ; Palmerston North, February 27. The following corrections are announced in the handicaps for the Palmerston North Handicap of the Manawatu Trotting Club’s meeting:—Amlo Spray, scr.; Brian Bingen, scr.: Tomahana, scr.; Ben Bingen, 12yds. behind. MANAWATU HANDICAPS. Palmerston North. February 27. In the Manawatu Trotting Club’s handicaps (published on Saturday), Peter Fashion, 60yds. behind. was omitted from tho Palmerston North Handicap. Acceptances for all races at. tho Manawatu Trotting meeting will close with the Secretary, Box 393. Palmerston North, on Friday, at 6 p.m. Good boxes and accommodation are provided for both horses and trainers at Ashhurst.

TOMATO MARKET COOK ISLAND SUPPLIES MINISTER AND GROWERS Further references to the part played by the Cook Island product in the Dominion tomato market were made by the lion. Sir Maui Homare in an interview yesterday. The Minister said his attention had been drawn to tho report of a meeting of the Christchurch Tomato and Stone Fruit Growers’ Association last week at which a copy of a letter lie had writeten to the Auckland Provincial Fruit Glowers’ Council on the subject of the importation of Cook Islands’ tomatoes was under consideration. He pointed out that the published report of the meeting indicated that he had declined to entertain a request that tho importation of these Rarotonga tomatoes should be prohibited during the months of November and December I merely on the ground that the Cook Islands were an integral part of New Zealand and that it was no more reasonable to suggest that this fruit should be stopped than that produce should not be allowed to go from tho North island to the South Island. He stated that while this was the real principle involved, nevertheless there was a practical side to the issue which was of ( great concern lo the public of the Dominion. The portion of his letter to the secretary of the Auckland Provincial Fruit Growers’ Council which had not been published was as follows :— •‘Apart from any question of prin- ‘ ciple, 1 think 1 should point out that during the months of November and December, 1926 (the latest available of- i ficial figures), there were imported into i tho Dominion from the Cook Islands I r 204,7911 b. and 316,1081 b. of tomatoes re- i speetively, or a total for the two months i of 550,9021 b. These were valued at < Rarotonga for export purposes at 3.6 d. per lb. During the months of Novem- c her and December, 1926, the quantities < of locally-grown tomatoes placet! on the t markets were 225.6281 b. and 833,8011 b. re- I speetively, or a total of 1,059,4321 b. The , average retail price of this fruit was Is. 41d. per lb. It will thus be seen < that the Cook Islands supplied the local 1 market with approximately one-third of the total quantity of tomatoes avail- i able to the public during these months. , The effect, therefore, of the adoption of your proposal would be to deprive the people of tho Dominion of cue of their principle sources of supply of this highly valuable food fruit." Tho Minister added that he thought the public of the Dominion were en- < titled to know exactly how (hey would 1 bo affected by the proposal of the Do- I minion tomato growers to shut out the < Rarotonga tomatoes. ;

Rather perilous was the passage made by a drover in a gig through the new Waioeka road recently (says tho "Poverty Bay Herald"), The road is sufficiently formed to provide fair going for the greater part of the distance between the metalled termini, but in places soft fillings and narrow passes present difficulty, if not. actual danger. The driver of tho gig is reported to have removed the wheels and axle at one stage of the trip, and dragged the gig through ou its springs, as a sledge, reequipping it with axle and wheels on the further side of the troublesome spot. This is the first vehicle to traverse the new road from end to end, and it will be some time before the route becomes popular. Common courtesy demands that a motorist should exercise ordinary care when passing through a flock of sheep on the road (remarks the Mataura “Ensign"). The drover and the flock have an equal right to the thoroughfare, and it is generally found that the drover in his turn will do his best to assist the motorist on his wav. But an net which occurred on the main south road near Mataura the other morning warranted the strictest censure. A drover, taking a flock of sheep south, perceived a tank wagon, approaching from behind, and he at once began to clear a passage through the flock with the help of his dog. The work was barely completed when the vehicle, without slackening speed, passed through at a rate estimated at 36 miles per hour. The driver failed to find a mark among tho sheen, but the drover’s valuable dog was killed outright. The vehicle continued on its course without stopping. A suggestion that flower seeds should Ire sown broadcast along the roadsides of the country so as to make them scenes of beauty when the flowers bloom, was referred to at the last meeting of the Napier Chamber of Commerce (states an exchange). Mr. J. Fairclough stated that he did not know who had the matter in hand but thousands of packets of flower seeds could be picked up in Napier each year, instead of the packets being sent te the dost rm tor. It was not generally known that each packet of seed was only on the market for one season, and if not sold it was destroyed. Only the other day his firm bad 2."h* packets destroyed. Some of those seeds, ho felt sure, would germinate, and would prove quite suitable for the purpose proposed. An incident in a recent fire in New | Plymouth servos as a splendid example of the aid that can be given to the brigade by promptness and forethough (states the "News”). Constable O'Neil immediately after notifying the brigade of the outbreak, wont to the scene ami at once located the lire plugs, and had them cleaned out ready for tho hydrant, an action that saved the brigade valuable moments when the fire was at its worst.

, Some time prior to Christmas a resident of Blenheim arranged to have forwarded to his relatives in England, in time for Christmas dinner, a carcass of New Zealand lamb. Knowing that the recipients were very strongly prejudiced, against frozen meat, it was quite anticipated that the gift would be regarded a little dubiously, but by the latest mail a letter, which is in itself a rare testimonial to ihe excellence of New Zealand meat, has been received (reports the “Express"). “English meat cannot compare witli it,” is but one of the laudatory phrases, and the Christmas dinners which that lamb produced were, apparently, memorable ones. The carcass was cut up into about half a d >zen joints and distributed among various members of the family, and, as each family had its guests. New Zealand secured quite a widespread advertisement. resigned and built by a Maori from ■ Orakei. the finishing touphes were given on January 30 List to the Kowhai-Mata-kohe bridge, which is situated on the main highway between Ruawai and Mafakohc. Having a span of 24ft. and a breadth of Bft. the structure is the only concrete bridge of its size in the North Auckland district. Great inconvenience was experienced by the contractor in conveying materials to the site, and shingle and ,-.iud had to be packed in on horses a distance of three miles over rugged hills (states an exchange). The cost of tho bridge, including the approaches, was .-£175. and it is interesting to note that the Maoris of the district assisted to make its erection possible by holding dances, by which means .£2l was raised. A small boy carrying a paper bag of potatoes caused a temporary stoppage of traffic at Parnell about 3.30 p.m. on a recent afternoon (say the Auckland "Star"). He was riding on a tramcar, and ns the car was slowing down, he jumped off on tho wrong side, falling on the track of the car coming in the opposite direction. Fortunately, tho up rar was some distance away. Svmpathetic bystanders picked him up. and gathered up his wares. A very frightened and tearful little boy wended his way homewards. wiser, but none the worse for Ids adventure. Some remarks on tho use of rollers in the upkeep of greens wore made by Mr. Tannock, superintendent of the Botanical Gardens. Dunedin, while he was passing through tho Nelson Bowling Club's grounds recently (says an exchange'. “Tho roller.” he said, "should never be heavier than 2cwt„ and the use of a heavy roller in' the belief that il levels the green is quite Wrong.” Mr. Tannock added that most harm was done by using a heavy roller after rain oi; a good watering. The surface became compressed, and if the sun then shone the soil became as hard as cement. It was impossible for grass to grow in soil that had been so treated.