SPORTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1931, Page 2

SPORTING.

MARLBORUOUGH T.C, HANDICAP TO LIFEBOY. (By Telegraph —Per Press Association) BLENHEIM, May 7. The Marlborough Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day in fine weather. The course was good and the attendance fair. The totnlisator handled £3092 as against £6270 last year. A ten shilling tote was used for the first time in the history of the club. Results Trial Handicap, !1J miles. —1 Teri Wilkes 3. Also started; Arthur Chimes (bracketed with winner). Won by a length; eight lengths. Times 3.21 4-5, 3.33 2-5, 3.36 2-5.

Stewards’ Handicap, 1J miles.—3 Sphinx 1,2 Wikitoria 2,' 1 Effigy 3. Won by a. length; eight lengths. Times 3.38 3-5, 3.88,. 3.38 2-5. ’ Marlborough Cup, 2 miles.—3 Lifeboy 1, 1 Glenlake 2, 5 Lightwood 3. A length each way. Times 4.35 1-5. 4.37 3-5, 4.38. District Handicap, 1J miles. —1 Hone Helte 1, 1 Ben venue 2,2 Kodie 3. Won by a length; 12 lengths. Times 3.38, 3.40 2-5, 3.41. The first and second horses were bracketed President’s Handicap, 2 miles. —4 Effigy 1, 1 Wah and 2 Wikitoria dead heat 2. Won by half a length. Times, 4.51 2-5, 4.45 4-5, 4.55 4-5. Seddon Handicap, It miles. 3 Mi Guv 1, 4 Hone Hekc 2. 6 Waipuki 3. Won by a long neck, a neck. Times, 2.52 1-5. 2.54. 2.54 2-5. Water lea Handicap, 1 mile. —0 Grey Logan 1, 8 Local Chimes 2. 1 Arthur Chimes 3. Teri Kingi was bracketed with Arthur Chimes. A each way. ’fimes 2.21, 2.2] 1-5, 2.17 2-5. Dash Handicap. 1 mile.—3 Hakari 1, 4 Glenlake 2.2 Bessie Dillon 3. Won by half a length each way. Times, 2*17 1-5. 2.14 3-5, 2.18.