THE TURF POSITIVE MAIN WINNER AT HUTT PARK

Grey River Argus, 12 April 1948, Page 6

THE TURF POSITIVE MAIN WINNER AT HUTT PARK

WELLINGTON, April 11. The weather was overcast, and the track was in good order for the Wellington Trotting Club s concluding day. Resultsz _____ t-T-r Army Handicap: 5/5 SANDY DUVAL (L. O. Thomas) 1; 6/4 Voco Power 2; 3/1 Logan Max 3. Also started: 11/12 Canssima, 12/11 Maureen Grattan, 8/9 Sure Echo, 1/2 Christmas Queen, 4/6 Mosquito, 2/._> Swanee River, 7/7 Golden Hoofs, 10/10 Loyal Toast, 9/8 Buncrana. Length; two lengths and a halt. Times: 3.41 4-5, 3.42 1-5, 3.40 2-5. Clareville Handicap: 6/6 INDIAN NOTE (A. J. E. Norris) 1; 2/4 Bull’s Eye 2; 8/8 Red Arrow 3. Also started: 3/2 West Point, 7/7 Ikaroa, 5/3 Crown Plate coupled Gold Nip and Best Globe, 1/1 Worthydale, 4/5 Tudor Minstrel. Four lengths; ♦two. Times: 4.24 2-5, 4.25 2-5, 4.23 4-5. An inquiry was held into the running of Worthydale, but after evidence was given by J. J. Brophy, his driver, it was decided that no further action be taken. Suburban Handicap: 1/3 ATTACK (M. W. Dickie) 1; 4/4 Playboy 2; 3/2 Gold Case 3. Also started: 2/1 Murray Grattan, 12/12 Playhall, 8/7 Gallian, 9/9 Edmondale, 14/14 Speirette, 5/6 Aqua Lady. 10/10 Pampero, 13/13 Doris Grattan, 6/8 Flinders Bar, 11/11 Pacing Lady, 7/5 Bill Tasker. Two lengths; half a length. Times: 3.35, 3.36, 3.37 4-5. Wairarapa Handicap: 2/2 POSITIVE (P. P. Gallagher) 1; 11/12 Doonholme 2; 7/5 Ace of Diamonds 3. Also started: 12/11 Fitnesse, 3/3 Palava, 5'6 Minoru, 6/7 Carisbrook, 10/10 Indian Son, 13/13 Peter’s Find, 8/8 Paper Man coupled Jackie Boy, 1/1 Lady Averil, 8/9 Coral Princess, 4/4 Democrat. Three lengths; half a length. Times: 3.31 4-5. 3.33, 3.30 4-5.

At a meeting of the stipendiary stewards an inquiry was held into alleged interference caused by Positive. On the evidence disclosed it was decided that the placings remain unaltered. Members’ Handicap: 4/5 CHRISTMAS QUEEN (R. W. Townley) 1; 1/1 Voqo Power 2; 8/8 Carissima 3. Also started: 7/7 Sure Echo, 9/9 Maureen Grattan. 3/3 Golden Hoofs, 2/2 Logan Max, 5/4 Loyal Toast, 6/6 Onerous. Half a head; three-quar-ters of a length. Times: 4.39 1.5, 4.39 2-5, 4.40 3-5. The stipendiary stewards called a meeting to inquire into alleged galloping of Loyal Toast, and after lengthy evidence had been heard, the horse was disqualified, fourth place being awarded to Onerous. Petone Handicap: 1/1 BULL’S EYE (L. F. Berkett) 1; 2/3 Substitute 2; 6/6 Crown Plate 3. Also started: 4/4 Virginia Song, 7/7 Lanoma coupled Gay Indiana and Sura Wave; 3/2 Worthydale. 9/9 Clydeside, 8/6 Volo’s Victory, 5/5 Magnificent. Half a length; two lengths. Times: 2.43 1-5. 2.43 3-5, 2.44. Ferry Handicap: 2/2 CONGO SONG (J. D. Litton) 1; 6/6 County Antrim coupled Theabelle 2; 5/4 Culture 3. Also started: 10/10 Fillmore, 14/14 Jack Irvine, 9/9 Pinto, i 11/13 Gung Ho. 17/17 Napolis, 8/7 Red Arrow, 6/6 Theabelle coupled County Antrim, 1/1 Ponv Express coupled Cultivator, 18/18 Terry O’Shea, 15/15 Mourne Spring 4/5 Gough’s Pride, 19/19 Our Gail. 3/3 Starshell, 12/11 Gold Strike, 7/8 Goldsmith, 13/12 Loyal Nelson. 16/16 Daphne Grattan. Length and a half; length. Times: 3.34 3-5, 3.36 1-5, 3.35 3-5. Electric Handicap; 6/4 RED ACE (G. S. Smith) 1; 8/7 Minoru 2; 7/5 Carisbrook 3. Also started: 9/9 Palava, .11/10 Indian. Son, 1/2 Positive, 12/12 Fitnesse, 10/11 Paper Man. 5/6 Ivy Goodwin, 2/1 Remlap, 3/3 Lady Averil, 4/8 Democrat. Head; length Times: 2.43, 2.43 -5, 2.43 2-5.

CHEVIOT CUP TO GOLDINA CHRISTCHURCH. April 30. The Cheviot Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day in fine but overcast weather. The attendance was good, and the track fast. Results:-— First Trial Handicap: 1/1 EECKLEIGH (D. C. Watts) 1; 3/3 Gav Scott 2; 9/8 On Top 3. Head: two lengths. Times: 2.47 4-5; 2.49; 2.49 Second Trial Handicap: 2/2 DAVID’S PRIDE (T. H. Gunning) 1; 4/5 Contempt 2; 10/11 Piquant 3. Half a head: two lengths. Times: 2.50; 2.48 1-5; 2.50 3-5. Domett Handicap: 1/1 MORNING WINGS (R. Stevens) 1; 11/12 Belshazzar 2; 9/11 Wairiri Girl 3. Four lengths: three lengths. Times: 3.29; 3.30 1-5; 3.31. Cheviot Cup Handicap: 4/3 GOLDINA (L. A. Williams) 1; 2/2 Gay Note 2; 1/1 Make Believe 3. Neck; two lengths. Times: 4.26 1-5; 4.24 2-5: 4.28. Spotswood Handicap: 1/2 FAN TAN <G. B. Noble) 1; 271 Sirocco 2; 7/7 Tekau 3. Length; ten lengths. Times: 4.31 2-5; 4.31 3-5; 4.33 2-5. Bollard Handicap: 1/1 MORNING WINGS (R. Stevens) 1; 5/6 Merry Man 2: 11/11 Monitress 3. Length and a-half; three lengths. Times: 4.44; 4.43 1-5:’4.41. Parnassus Handicap: 1/1 HILDA SCOTT (S. A. Edwards) 1; 7/6 Seven Ear 2; 8/8 Gallant Ruth 3. Half a length; ten lengths. Times: 2.43 3-5; 2.43 4-5; 2.44. North Canterbury Racing Club Handicap: 1/1 SEA CRAFT (C. Hay) coupled Gav Note 1; 2/2 Make Believe 2; 7/6 Sowden Beck 3. Half a length; same. Times: 2.43 1-5; 2.44 2-5; 2.45. GRILL'S EASY WIN AT WAIMATE WAIMATE, April 10. The Waimate Racing Club's annual meeting was held in fine weather. The track was fast. Results:— Studholme High-weight Handicap: 2/3 TE-MUKA 1; 3/2 Grand Forest 2: 1/1. Winning Cheer 3. Scr: Baracha. Time: 1.47 4-5. Trial Plate: 2/2 SILVER SPRAY 1; 4/5 Our Style 2;-1/1 Regal Lily 3. Scr: Eve Acre, First Slipper. Queen Argosy. Three lengths; two lengths. Waimate Cup: 1/2 GRILL 1; 3/3 Wild Ribbon 2; 272 Merry Lancer 3. Scr: Wee Mac. Four lengths; two lengths. Time: 2.4 3-5. Morven 'Trot: First Division: 3/3 MYSTERY DILLON, coupled Swithindale 1; 2/2 Farnborough 2; 5/4 Special Match 3. Length; four lengths. Time: 3.34 4-5. All started. Second Division: 1/1 SUPER SCOTCH, coupled Heredity 1: 4/5 Sporty J3oy 2; 6/6 Last Wrack 3. Scr: David’s Pride. Two lengths; eight lengths. Time: 3.30. Waitangi Hack Handicap: 2/2 BARACHA 1; 3/3 Faustina 2; 6/4 Sally Gazelle 3. Scr: Whakawhatea. Petty Cash, Agenda, Real Rgid, Grania. Silver Spray, Count Derring. Eight lengths; three lengths. Time: 1.26 4-5. President’s Handicap: 272 LUMINOUS KNIGHT 1; 5/5 Connaught 2; 4/3 Duvaals 3. Scr: Grand Forest, Beau Son. Half a head; two lengths. Time: 1.12 3-5. Hook Trot: First Division: FARNBOROUGH 1; Super Scotch 2. Second Division: PEGGYDALE D Special Match 2. Scr: David’s Pride, Gazette. Farewell Handicap: WEE MAC 1: Front Pago 2: Bright News 3. Scr: Cover Drive, Coxswain, Ruling Night. RACING FIXTURES To-day—Marlborough Racing Club. April 16-17 —Whangarei R.C. April 17 —Southland Racing Club. April 17 —Amberley Racing Club.

VOLTAIC WINS AWAPUNI GOLD COP NARROWLY PALMERSTON N., April 11. , The Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting was continued to-day in good weather. The track was firm. Results:— Karere Plurdles Handicap: 2/2 RESULT (A. Waddell) 1; 8/8 Imperial Crown 2; 6/3 Royal Sward 3. Also started: 1/1 Gyration, 3/5 Craven, 4/4 Master Guard, 10/10 Phalaria, 7/6 Master' Gary, 5/7 Dark Victory, 11/11 Description, 9/9 Kelmont. Won by a length; neck. . Time 2.58, Trial Plate; 1/1 GRATUITY (Sellars) 1; 11/11 Silver Mascot 2; 2/2 Bouton d’Or 3. Also started: 12/13 Belle Mia, 10/9 Coronara, 6/5 Citare, 9/10 Electron, 13/12 Ensign, 4/4 Gay Fellow, 14/14 Irish Talent, 5/6 Hippo, 3/3 La Jani, 8/8 Master Chat. Two lengths; same. Time 1.27 4-5. Awapuni Gold Cup: 3 VOLTAIC (Tattersail) 1; 1 King’s Ransom 2; Langue d’Or 3. Also started: 2 Robin’s Reward. Nose; two lengths. Time 2.15. Woodhey Handicap: 8/6 TRAFALGAR DAY (Tattersail) 1; 3/4 Indian Song 2; 2/2 Swift Robin 3. Also started: 5/5 Oban, 7/8 Sparkling Scholar, 10/10 Martianair, 1/3 Gay Stitches, 14/14 Erin’s Pal, 4/4 Belle Mignaonne, 12/13 Currency Lass, 19/18 Lady Oratory, 18/19 Cornwall Park, 13/13 Sergeant Jack, 10/11 Secret Ruler, 15/16 Batley, 6/7 Royal Reserve, 16/11 jArvafiAle, 9/12 Sir Royal, 17/19 Gay Tide coupled Ecstasy, 18/15 Nickleby coupled Miss Kathleen. Short head; same. Time 1.22. Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes: 12/12 JOYFUL LADY (D. Stowe) 1; 3/3 Royal Shar 2; 4/8 Air Belle 3. Also started: 1/1 Vadoz, 15/14 Barlous, 9/9 Blue Seal, 5/4 Blue Spec, 8/6 Curtana, 11/11 Hasty Glance, 10/10 Aki Aki, 2/2 Fighting Fox, 7/6 Irresistible, 6/5 Leyma, 13/13 Rumba. 16/15 Trigger, 14/16 Wembley. Half a length ;two lengths. Time 1.26. Tamatete Handicap: 7/5 EMERGE (Boreham) 1; 2/2 Atomic 2; 11/9 Embrolita 3. Also started: 1/1 Selas, 9/10 Gay Stroller, 3/3 Dark Arrow, 5/3 Sheilwyn, 4/4 Theiolyn, 6/8 Morotai, 10/12 Sunburn, 8/7 Swift Quarry, 12/11 Lady Delight, 13/13 Rothnic. Nose; same. Time 2.4 1-5. Longburn Handicap: 10/10 LANGSPIEL 1; 2/2 Baruch 2; 4/5 The Pagan 3. Scr.: Shiraz, Playtos, Mallow, Audacious, Prince Revel. One lengths and a half; neck. Time 1.25. Te Matai Handicap: 7/7 VICTORY DAWN 1; 5/5 Field Marshal 2; 11/8 Sergeant Jack 3. Scr.: Bonnie Fair, Monito. Commercial, Description and Lord Kerry. Three lengths; half a length. Time 1.53.