SPORTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 April 1933, Page 2

SPORTING.

THAMES TROTS,

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THAMES, April 1

The weather was again splendid and the course excellent, and the attendance large for the second day of the Thames Trotting Club’s' meeting, Pageant repeated his cup victory in a splendid finish in the goldfields Handicap, heads separating the placed horses. An inquiry was held into the running of Francis Lincoln', in the Totara Handicap ' and the stewards’ verdict was that while they considered the horse had not been driven to the best advantage, after very careful consideration they decided to take no further action.

Tarau Handicap.—2-2, Kuini, 1; 1-1 Golden Eagle, 2; 9-10 Golden Huia, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 3 min 40 l-ssec.

Ivaraka Handicap—-2-2 Lislea, 1; 1-1 Our’ Summer; 2; 5-5 Jester, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 52sec. ”

Totara Handicap.—2-2 Pukemipo, 1; 6-5 Homeward, 2; 1-1 Francis Lincoln, ■3; Won by half a length. Time, 3min 25sCC, Goldfields Safidichp.—2-1 Pageant, 1; '3-3 Brehtlighf > 2 • 44 iCewpie’s Triumph, 3. Woiti by a bead. Time 4min 35 2-sseti, .

Ngatea Handicap I—l-1 Haider, 1 5 44 Gold Seam, 2 j B*s Donee, 3, Won by two lengths and a half. Time 3min 3S 4-s&ec.

Haurnki . Handicap.—l-1 Pegaway, 1 ; 3-3 Homeward, 2; 8-8 Rangihau, 3. Won by a head. Time, 3min 20 4-ssec.

Omahu Handicap.—l-1 Bessie Parrish, 1;- . 333' Zanzibar, 2 ; 5-5 Billy Carbine; 3: ; Wbn'by three lengths. Time, 3min .30 2-ssec.

BIRCHWOOD HUNT,

INVERCARGILL, April 1

The Birch wood Hunt Club meeting was held to-day in good weather. There was .a good .attendance of the public. Results: — : , .y;„ •: • ■ Hunters’ Flat Handicap—l Ec-; .clefechan, 1; '2 Bandy Boa, 2 ; 3 Rom-, beau, 3. ’• Won"by 'a length and a half.' Time, 2min. 17sec: " . ... Birchwbod Handicap,—2-2 , Clara Bow," : 2; , 4.-4 Gold, Ray, ,2; - 5-7 Fair Vision,, 3.' Won by a neck. Time, 1 min 3 ■ 4-ssec.

President’s Handicap.—l-2 Jack a Dandy, .1 •' 2-14 Salmo v Salar, 2 4-4 Toreador,.3., Won'by., a head. Time, 2min 10 i-ssec.' . D.

Gardner ... Meiporial Hunt Club Steeplechase.—l Bandy Boa, t; 2 Silvern, ■ + ;,, 3 ! Blenboa, 3. Dead heat. Time, 4mifi 50 2-ssec.. - Wallace Hack; Handicap.—s-6 Irish Birdcatcber, i | .i-i' Vacation, 2 ; 64 Senorita, 3. Won by bight lengths ■ Time, 3min 30 I*ssee. Turf Steeplechase,— l French Fleet, 1; 2 Nylotis, 2; 4 Maungnmoe, 3. Won by 1 ' six lengths'.' ’ Timb 3min"" , 54 ' sec,

Kennels Handicap.—l*l Great Sh<rt> 1; 6-5 Thornton, 2; 2-2 Sailing Home, •3. Won by half a length. Time lmin 28 4-ssec.

STRATFORD RACES,

STRATFORD, April 1

The weather was fine and the track in good order for the • Stratford races to-day. There was a good attendance. Results: —

Toko Hurdles.—2-2 Ganpat, 1; 1-1 High Commissioner, 2; 3-4 Orneo, 3. Won by a neck. .Time, 2min 49 3-ssec. Maiden Plate.—l-1 Rapper, 1 5-5 Icier, 2; 4-4 Tudor, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec.

Flying Handicap.—2-2 All Humbug, 1; 1-1' Refresher, 2; 6-4 Chief Link, 3. Won by half a length. Time lmin 14sec.

Electric Hack Handicap.—7-7 Merry Way, 1; 9-10 La Crown, 2; 2-2 Gold Gleam, 3. Won by a bead. Time, 1 min 2 3-ssec.

Autumn Handicap.—2-1 Chopin, 1; 1-2 Carfex, 2; 4-4 Lucky Alice, 3. Time 2min 7 *3-ssec.

Stratl)ord' J Hack Handicap.—2-2 Davistock, ML; ! 5-5 Arikitea, 2; 6-6 Royal Papa','. 3. Won by a length. Time lmin 50sec.

Railway Handicap.—4-5 Merry Way 1 • 3-4 Illuminate, 2; .4-3 Gold Gleam, 3.’ Won by a neck. Time lmin 14 2-ssec.

ROSEHILL RACES. SYDNEY, April 2. The Roselxill races yesterday were run in wet weather. The chief event was the Rawson Stakes. Results weie. Rawson Stakes.— Lough Neagh, 1; Kuvera, 2 ; Dermid, 3. Eight started. Won by ;a neck ; third three lengths away. Time 1.53. Tbe result was a complete “boil-over” due to Peter Pan losing six lengths at tbe start, when his mouth was caught in tbci barrier tapes. Braeburn, Rogilla, Ore and Dennis Boy, finished indifferently in that order. Eosehill Autumn Handicap.—Pretzel 1; Satmotli, 2; Veilmond, 3. Nine started, including Lavington. Won by. a length ; third three-quarters of a length away. Time 2.35*. In tbe Nursery Handicap, the New Zealander, Frimsel, was third. Prestige was unplaced. Peter Pan’s mishap at Roseliill is the topic of conversation in racing circles. The horse was playfully nibbling the bottom tape 0 f the barrier, and he refused to desist. When the barrier rose lie was caught unawares, and his mouth was slightly cut. The jockey, Bartle, decided not to push the champion when he saw that there was little chance of making up the lost ground.