RACING

Hokitika Guardian, 2 January 1931, Page 6

RACING

AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING

(By Telegraph—Press Association)

AUCKLAND, January 1

The third day of the Auckland R.C. meeting was • held in hot, humid weather, after slight rain early in the day. The tote took £70,930 for the day, as against £74,182-J last year. The figures for the three days are £226,5341 as against £267,674! labt year. Results: — Elleirslie Handicap, one mile. —4 Loving Cup U 3 Stonehenge 2, 6 Brampton 3. Won by half a. length; a neck. Time 1.40.

Midsummer Handicap, six furlongs. —3 Royal Baby 1, 9 Princess Belie 2. 2 Chief Jewel 3. Won. by a length and a-half; half a length. Time 1.14 2-5. New Year Hurdles, two miles. —2 Mister Gamp 1, 1 Luminary 2, 4 Star Comet 3. Won by a length, twelve lengths. Time 3.42 2-5. Auckland R.C. Handicap, of 1500 sovs; 1) miles.—l Gay Crest 1,2 Corinax 2, 7 My Own 3. Won by two lengths; two and a-half lengths. Time 2.32 4-5.

G.N. Derby, of 2500 sovs., 1! miles. —2 Karapoti 1, 1 Cylinder 2. 3 Gustavo 3. Won by two and a-half lengths; three and a-half lengths. Time, 2.32 3-5. Equal to the record. County Handicap, seven furlongs.— 11 Tetracrate 1, 8 Loving Cup 2, 9 Rafflight 3. Won by a neck each way. Time 1.26 3-5.

Newmarket Handicap, six furlongs. —1 Lady Quex 1,2 Bnyacre 2, 8 Gold Money 3. Won by a neck; a length. Time 1.12 2-5. .

Glasgow Handicap, seven furlongs.— 3 Tenakoe 1, 1 Refresher 2, 10 Sir Mond 3. Won by half a length; a neck. Time 1.15, a course record.

STRATFORD R.C. STRATFORD, January 1. The first day of the Stratford Racing Club’s meeting was held to-day in fine weather, with a large attendance. The .track was in good order. The tote handled £19,9701, compared with £26,720 for last year’s first day. Tt Was a splendid race for the Cup. Melissa showed, out first, followed by Marjoram, Moilsogne and The Swell. The lead was then taken by Marjoram, with Mejissa, Monsogiie and/ Sen town following. With six furlongs to go Melissa and-Marjoram still lead, with High Falutin fifth. A furlong further on High Falutin was fourth and The Swell sixth. Over the last hit the two latter came away to get the first two places.

Trial Stakes, six .furlongs.—l Orvada 1, 6 Gold Zone 2,2 Obrv’s Choice 3. Won by three lengths; a head. Time 1.15 2-5. Tnriki Hack. 1\ furlongs.—3 Gala-, mine 1,2 Banbridge 2,2, Monaloff 3. Won by heads each way. Time 1.36 2-5. Stratford Cup.—l High Falutin 1, 4 Marjoram 2, 5 The Swell 3. Won by a length ; half a length. Time 2.9 4-5. Ohura ;Hnrdjes.— i. Evening-'Hero 1. 1 Goblin -Market "!$r 7 Razor 3. Won by three lengths; fom lengths. Time 2.47 4-5. Wnltzer fell. Juvenile.—l’Eastertime 1. 2 Tradesman 2. 6 Illuminate 3. Won by a head : hal fa length. Time 1.3 2-5. Douglas Handicap, six furlongs.— 1 Just an Idea 1,2 Gold Dawn 2, 3 Chief Link 3: Won hv a neck, a length. Time 1.14 3-5. Midhirst Highweight, 8J furlongs.— 4 Ten tea 11 1,2 Manly 2, 1 Paiko 3. Won by a length ; half a length. Time 1.49 1-5. Railway Hack, six furlongs.—3 Callapat 1, 10 Potoleer 2, 5 Kentish Lad 3. Won by half a length each way. Time 1.15 1-5.

WAIRARAPA MEETING

MASTER TON, January 1

For Waira.rapa races there was ideal weather, the track was good, the attendance average, and the tote took £22,198,} against £29,994. Lord and Lady Bledisloe were present. ■ Electric Handicap:—(6) Portray 1; (1) Hunting ; Call 2; (3) Mandy 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 59secs. Featherston Hack:—-(2) Ball Dress 1; (6) Courtlike 2; (3) Fitzquex 3. Won by a. length. Time 1.27. Nursery Handicap:—(l) Golden Wings 1; (9) St. Roger 2; (6) Acis 3. Won by a length. Time 60 2-5. Wairarapa Cup : - (8) Royal Parade 1; (5) Shrewd 2; (6) Stanchion 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 2.6 3-5. Champion Hack : —(2) Hawksliaw 1; (1) Straighteour.se 2; (3) Tripping 3. Won 'by 3 lengths. Time 1.39 4-5. Warded Handicap:—(7) Maui 1; (2) Noteworthy 2: (6) Raineses 3. Won by a length. Time 1.26 4.5. Wliarekaka Handicap : —(5) Lady Rene 1; (2) Baskier 2; (1) Pixie Gold 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 1.13 2-5. Novice Stakes: —(8) Rolaton-1; (5) Gold Sand 2; (7) Little Thrush 3. Time 1.29.

HAWKE’S BAY J.C. HANDICAP TO QUEEN’S CHOICE. HASTINGS, January 1. The Hawke’s Bay meeting opened in glorious weather. The going was hard! but fast. The attendance was, good. The returns on the ten shilling machine totalled £12.848 10s, as against ££l,oll on the £1 machine for the first day last year, a decrease of £8,162 10s. Otatarara Highweight:—(l) Tunbridge 1 ; (2) Discourse 2; (4) Whakaari 3. Won by a bead. Time 2.9 4-5. Mahora Maiden : 1; (3) Flute 2 (7) Night Speaker 3. Won by a neck. Time 1.8 3-5. Hastings Handicap: —(1) Queen’k,

Choice 1; (2) Psycho 2; (3) Briar Root 3. Won by a head. Time 1.21 3-5. Juvenile Handicap:—(l) Gold Pit 1; (6) Lotus Lily 2; (5) Anemometer 3. Time 1.3 2-.5. President’s Handicap : —(2) Lordlike 1; (4) Te Aroha 2; (1) Bold Front 3. Won by £ length. Time 2.7 4-5. Waipatu Handicap:—(s) Laconic 1; (1) Bramblethorn 2; (6) Keen 3. Won by a neck. Time 1.40 3.5. Havelock Flying Handicap.— (1) Royal Songster 1; (5) Charmaline 2; (2) Gan Pat 3. Won by £ length. Time 1.14 1-5. Stewards’ Handicap :—(2) Cuticle 1; (1) Head Sprang 2; (3) Taranto 3. Won by 2 lengths. Time 1.15.

GREY T.C. PENALTIES

The following penalties have been incurred in resjiect of horses engaged on the first, day of the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting, to be held on Monday next: —

Guinness Handicap: Willie Derby 60 yds. Travis 12yds. Electric Handicap: Play Girl 12yds, Llewellyn 12yds, Major Brent 12yds. Dominion. Handicap: Milo Minto 24 yds, Real Girl 12vds. Intermediate Handicap: Rafa 12yds, Willie Derby 12yds, V>an Newton 12 yds. Lord Matehlight 12yds, Real Huon 30yds. Grey Valley Handicap : LightwooJ 12vds, Oanleigh 12yds. Dash Handicap: Milo Minto I.2yds, Real Girl 12yds. Further penalties will lie declared on conclusion of second day of Canterbury Park and Westland T.O. meetings. MARTON J.C.

MARTON, Jan. 1

The Marton summer meeting opened to-day in glorious weather with a large attendance and the track good. Small fields were the order of the day. The tote handled £1.6,029 10s, compared with £27,985 for the first day last year.

Trial Plate.—(l) Tar Baby 1/ (3) Salt Pot 2, (10) Valueless 3. Won by half a length; one Time 1.15 Hack Hurdles. —(3) Gueress 1, (5) Callamart 2, v 4) Te Whanga 3. Won hv a length; a neck. Time 2.44 3-5. Juvenile Handicap.—(2) Tray Bond 1 * (1) Sporting Chance 2, (5) .Seneschal 3. Won by two lengths; half a length. Time 1.1. Marton Cup.—(4) Otniri 1. (5). Mount 'Shannon 2. (1) Merry Damon 3. Won by a neck; a length. Time 2.7 Dash Hack. —(6) Spearful 1, (7) Ruling Chief 2, (1) Leisure 3. Won by a neck each way. Time 1.14 3-5. Railway Handicap.—(4) Arisus’ 1, :3) Lord Tlioinond 2, to) Dobbin 3. Won by a neck each way. Time 1.14 3New Year Hack.-(6) Auctioneer 1, (8) Some Acre 2, (2) Grand Jury 3. AVoii by a head; a length. Tune 1.48 3-5 Stewards’ Handicap (2) Lord Thoinond 1, (1) Rational II 2, Limosin 3 Won by a length; half. lime 1.28 4-

WYNDHAM J.C

INVERCARGILL, Jan. 1

Wy rid ham J.C. meeting was held tolav 'before a large attendance. lue track was fast. The tote handled 613,175$ against £,16,986* last. year. Hurdles:—GayonVa 1; Mem bo 2; Gay Fashion 3. Won by three lengths; val fa length. Time 3.1. Trail Plate:—Totolomoi 1; Prklgett 2; Memories 3. Won by a head ; a length. Time 1.2 2-5. Diggers’ Trot -.—Sunny Morn 1 ; Sunbloom 2; Erin’s Star 3. Won bj a neck each way. lime 3.30 1-5. Wvndham Cup:—Shortly 1: Ciiculatioii 2; Mount Boa 3. Won by half a neck; a length. Time 2.6 2-5. Mimihan Hack:—Ace of Hearts ,1; Milliner 2; Banner Boy 3. Won by a neck ; three lengths. Time 1.14. President’s Handicap:—Palermo 1; Full Fling .2; Bin Tin Tin 3. Won by two lengths each way. Time 1.13 1-5. Victory Class Trot:—Lady Zephyr l; Luatii 2; Erin’s Advance 3. Won by two lengths; a head. Time 3.46 4-5. Visitors’ Hack: —Night Effort 1, Barn Door 2 : Palmary 3. Won by a length and a-lialf; a neck. Time 1.41 2-5.