THE TURF ROYAL ROBE SUCCEEDS AT NELSON

Grey River Argus, 6 April 1948, Page 3

THE TURF ROYAL ROBE SUCCEEDS AT NELSON

P.A. NELSON, April 5. The Nelson Jockey Club’s second day at Richmond Park was held in fine weather. The track was hard and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £31,025, compared with £29,405 last year; and foi’ the meeting £64,165 compared with £66,312 last year. Results: — Second Hack Hurdles. —1/1 PEDANTIC (Register) 1; 2/2 Royal Sward (Mullins) 2; 4/4 First‘Act (Auckram) 3. Also started: 3/3 St. Nat (fourth), 5/5 Whackie, 6/6 Royal F'air, 7/7 Rampant. Won by four lengths; three lengths. Time 2.45. Trial Stakes.—2/1 HELENETTE (Lord) 1; 1/2 Terrific (McFarlane) 2; 10/10 Arva Gold (Auckram) 3. Also started: 7/7 Algie (fourth), 3/3 Dinie, 5/4 Elskar, 6/6 Langshaw, 12/11 Navy Jack f 11/12 Riversdale, 8/8 The Turk, 9/9 Announcer, 4/5 Chaffinch. Won by three lengths; two lengths. Time 1.2 3-5. Moutere Trot.—6/6 DEVADUS (J. Duggan) 1; 2/2 Ada. Scott (Gunning) 2; 5/5 Red Flight (Yeatman) 3. Also started: 3/4 Worthy Chum (fourth), 7/7 El O’Or, 9/9 Little Trevor, 1/1 Regency, 11/11 Stop Press, 12/12 Carlow, 10/10 Bondage, 8/8 Wynleaf, 4/3 Avon Hall. Won by a neck; a head. Times: 3.29 2-5; 3.29 3-5; 3.25 4-5. Licensed Victuallers’ Hack Handicap.—l/1 KINLASS (Messervey) 1; 5/5 Jinny Jinks (C. H. Mackie) 2; 6/7 Sitology (Taylor) 3. Also started: 2/2 Clare’s Pal (fourth), 3/3 Garry, 8/9 Valmeer, 4/4 Victory Night, 7/8 Irish Scholar, 9/6 Flying Faye. Won by half a head; a head. Time 1.14 3-5. Redwood Memorial Handicap.—l/1 ROYAL ROBE (Hampton) 1; 3/3 Sailor Boy (Bowness) 1; 7/7 High Ordei’ (Clutterbuck) 3. Also started: 2/2 Singing Hills (fourth), 6/5 Lowry Bay, 5/4 Beau Raide, 8/8 Royal Cambria, 4/6 Susan Lee, 9/9 Jovial Hour. Won by two lengths; a neck. Time 1.53 1-5. Richmond Trot—2/2 SHALIMAR (C. R. Berkett) 1; 4/4 Avon Hall (Butt) 2; 8/7 Wynleaf (Powell) 3 Also started: 1/3 Will Scarlett (fourth), 3/1 Blue Banner 6/ Davadus, 9/9 Kitty Globe, 7/8 Little Trevor, 11/11 Stop Press, 10/10 Carlow, 5/5 Red Flight, 12/12 Happi. Won by one length; half a length. Times: 2.53 3-5; 2.51 2-5- 2.52 3-5. Stoke Handicap.—l/1 VETNE D’OR (Messervey) 1; 4/4 Delinquent (Bowmess) 2; 1/1 Deep Sea (McDonald) bracketed with the winner, 3. Also started: 3/3 Theo T.i»ht (fourth). 5/5 Legal Rose, 2/2 Merry Robin. Won by three-quarters of a length; a head. Time 1.13 2-5. Motueka Hack Handicap.—3/4 CULLODEN MOOR (Mackie) 1; 1/2 Super Lake (Spratt) 2; 2/1 Romantic (Register) 3. Also started: 5/3 Sunshine Bay (fourth), 4/5 Palaboa, 7/7 Chaka, 6/6 Mr. Buzz, 8/8 Bonko. Won by three lengths; two lengths. Time 2.7.

DARK FLASH WINS AT WAIROA

P.A. WAIROA, April 4 Fine weather prevailed for the Wairoa R.C. meeting postponed from Saturday. The track, was easy and keen finishes were witnessed. The tote handled £15,71©. Results:— Mahia Highweight: 1/2 UNITED NATIONS (Redstone) 1; 4/5 Gyros (Wood) 2; 2/2 Find Out. Also started: 3/3 Master Peter 574 Whiphand. Won by two and a half lengths; half a length. Time 2.13 2-5. Local District Hack Handicap: SIR WARRIOR (Atkins) 1. Sea Foam (Temperton) 2, Hazrine (Redstone) 3. Also started: Butte. Old Dooley. Toiroa, Motaka, Navy Blue. Won by a neck: half a length. Time 1.17. Waiau Hack Handicap: 2/1 MASTER RICH (Atkins) 1. 1/2 Clive Bay (White) 2, 3/3 Tuckerbox 3. Also started: 4/4 Torch Bearer. 5/5 Comedy Star. 6/6 Gentleman Joe, 7/7 Friendly Lady. Won by a length: same. Time 1.30 1-5 Maiden Stakes: 4/4 ROBERT KEITH 1, 1/1 Cheerful Night 2, 5/5 Greenlight 3. Also started: 9/9 Butte. 6/7 Handy Boy, 2/2 Lady Kindine. 10/lt) Laciv L-ynette, 8/I1 Royal Tallies. 3/3 Seafoam, 8/8 Pirelio, 6/6 Phanion. Won by a length; same Time 1.17 4-5 Wairoa Handicap: 2/1 DARK FLASH (Atkins) 1, 1/2 Sorrell (Cavaney) 2, 7/7 Clive Belle (Temperton) 3. Also started: 4/4 Flying Dink. 3/3 The Scotchman. 5/5 High Form. 8/8 Omaio, 6/6 Nancy Vaals. Won by a length; one length. Time 1.43 3-5. Raupunga Hack Handicap; 5/5 MASTER MOTI (White) 1, 1/1 Master Meruit (Atken) 2, 4/3 Neap Tide (Mahoney) 3. Also started: 2/2 Tino Mohio. 6/4 Tucker Box, 4/6 Gyros. 8/7 Friendly Lady, 7/8 Royal Signal. Won by a short neck; a nose. Tims 2.13. Farewell Hack: 7/10 HAZRINE (Moore) 1, 9/9 Johannes (Mahoney) 2. 4/5 Dainty Moti (Wilson) 3. Also started: 3/3'Hawke’s Bay, 5/4 Yalta, 2/2 Broilyn, 6/6 Sir Warrior, 1/1 La Bain, 10/8 Comedy Star, 8/7 Ratatu. 11/11 Gondolion. Won by half n length; same. Time 1.15 2-5.

CHEVIOT T.C. ACCEPTANCES

P.A. CHRISTCHURCtI, April 5. Acceptances for the Cheviot Trotting Club’s meeting to be held at Rangiora on Saturday are:— 11.0: Trial Handicap, £170; 11 miles: 2.59 class: First Division: Badminton, Bonny Chimes, Castlelight, Chatto Boy, Empire Girl, Esbekiya, Gay Scott, Gloxiana, Lucky Gene, Lusty King, Nolilia, On Tol, San Marino, Trixie Hall scr, Beckleigh, Te Pura 12, Swazi Queen 24, Frank’s Pride 36, Canny Scot 48. 11.45: Trial Handicap: Second Division: Big Bay, Bromley Lad, Cattle King, David’s Pride, Esperanto, Spencer’s First, Gazette, Interlace, Lumberman, Mobile Globe, Our Sylvia, Pieuant, Spellbound. Woolaway scr, Loriot 12, Contempt, Incredible 24, Special Merit 36. 12.30: Domett Handicap, £170; 11 miles; 3.41 class: Adventurer, Alandale, Belshazzar, Dictation. Field Maid, Loval Wrack, Melody Lass, Morning Wings, Norma Star, Sandhurst, Strathspey, Sure Lass, Therese, Wariri Girl scr, Crimson Trail, Lillian Mac, Merry Man, Tatsydale 24, Billy Loyal, Passive 36, Silver Volo 48. 1.25: Cheviot Cup Handicap, £400; two miles; 4.43 class: Gallant Ruth, Golden Game, Goldina, Lady Beverley, Make Believe. Mellon, Sofecial Agent, Sowden Beck scr, Kimono Girl 12. Gay Note 2'4, Nelsonova, Understudy, Sunny Nelson 36. 2.10: Spotswood Handicap. £170; two miles; 4.53 class: Agnes de Oro, Agricola, Ben’s Son. Bonny Gold, Fan Tan, Loyal Hand. Nofllia, San Marino, Saxon Star. Sir John, Sirocco. Spencer’s First, Tekau, Vicereine scr, Loriot, Te Purh 12, Swazi Queen 24. Monogram 36. Logan Scott, Minstrel Hall 48, Frank’s Pride, John Halifax GO 2,55: Bollard Handicap, £180; two miles; 4.55 class: Bashaw, Belshazzar, Bold Salute. Cash Bond, Crimson Trail. Encircle, Lady Inchcape, Loyal Wrack, Morning Wings, Melody Lass, President, Sandhurst, Stray Shot, Therese scr. Merry Man, Lillian Mac, Tatsydale 12. Billy Loyal, Ipso Facto. 24, Silver Volo 36, Dan Martin, Monitress 48. ’ 3.40: Parnassus Handicap, £225; 14 miles: 2.55 class: All Ashore. Big Ben, Double Deck, Free Style, Hilda Scott, Iron Bar, Incredible, King High, Ladv Indiana, Lyceum, Monogram, Seven Bar, Special Merit, Struell scr, Bo-

hemian, Shamus O’Brien, True Potts 12. Gallant Ruth 24.

4.25: North Canterbury Racing Club Handicap. £300: 11,I 1 , miles; 2.52 class: Gallant Ruth. Lady Beverley. Make Believe, Mavis Grattan, Melton, Peter’s Pal, Scottish Star, Sowden Beck, Special Agent, scr, Boston Lady, Gay Note, Nclsonova, Honest Peter, Sandiford, Sea Craft, Sunny Nelson. Understudy. Wee Logan 12, Dandy Graltan. Quite Evident, Appreciate 24, Navigate 108.

WELLINGTON T.C. ACCEPTANCES

P.A. WELLINGTON, April 5. Acceptances for the second day of the Wellington trots on Saturday are: 11.0: Army Handicap, £400; 3.55 class (Trotters); one mile and five furlongs: Carissima, Christmas Queen, Contraband. Maureen Grattan, Mosquito, Sandy Duval, Sure Echo, Voco Power scr, Golden Hoofs, Logan Max, Swanee River 36, Loyal Toast 48, Onerous 60, Buncrana 96. 11.45: Clareville Handicap, £550; 4.44 class; two miles: Best Globe. Bull’s Eye. Croxyn Plate, Gold Nip, Ikaroa, Indianote. West Point, Reckless Lady scr, Worthydale 12, Red Arrow, Tudor Minstrel 36, Magnificent 60. 12.30: Suburban Handicap, £400; 3.52 class; one mile and five furlongs: Aqua Lady, Bill Tasker, Devadus, Doris Grattan, Emondale, Flinders Bay, Gallian, Gold Case, Hineora. Jewel Pride. Liebestraum, Little Trevor, Murray Grattan, Pacing Lady, Pampero. Play Hall, Speirette csr, Attack, Play Boy 12, West Point 48. 1.2'0: Wairarapa Handicap, £1200; 3.40 class; one mile and five furlongs: Doonholme, Fitnesse, Indian Son, Jackie Boy. Minoru, Palava, Carisbrook. Paper Man. Fefer’s Find. Positive, Red Ace scr, Lady Averil 12, De, mocrat, Lord Brooklyn. Ace of Diamonds, Coral Princess 36. 2.10: Members’ Handicap, £500: 4.51 class (Trotters); two miles: Carissima, Contraband, Sandy Duval, Sure Echo scr, Christmas Queen, Maureen Grattan, Voco Power 12, Golden Hoofs, Logan Max, Swanee River 48, Loyal Toast 60, Onerous 72. 3.0: Petone Handicap, £550; 2.53 class; one and a-quarter miles: Ballachv, Best Globe, Bull’s Eve, Crown Plate, Gay Indiana, Gold Nin, Lanoma, Reckless Lady, Indianote, West Point, Red Flight, Substitute. Virginian Song, Worthydalo scr, Clvdeside, Sura Wave, Volodale 12, Volo’s Victory 24, Magnificent 36. 3.50: Ferry Handicap, £650; 3.44 class; one mile and five furlongs: C'o,unty Antrim, Fillmore, Gung Ho. Jack Irvine. Napolis, Pinto, Pony Express, Red Arrow, Theabelle, Volo’s Victory scr, Congo Song. Magnificent. Cultivator, Culture. Goldsmith, Gold Strike, Gough’s Pride. Likely, Mourne Spring, Our Gail, Starshell, Terry O’Shea 12, Loyal Nelson 24, Daphne C* 1 *•*)(”) 4.40: Electric Handicap, £700; 2.48 class; one and a-quarter miles: poon-| holme. Fitnesse. Indian Son, Jackie t Boy, Minoru, Palava. Paper Man. Carisbrook, Peter’s Find. Positive. Reel Ace, Lady Averill, Ivy Goodwin, --emlap 12. Democrat, Ace. of Diamonds, Coral Princess 24.