Sporting FIVE DRIVERS IN SMASH

Southland Times, Issue 24837, 1 September 1942, Page 3

Sporting FIVE DRIVERS IN SMASH

ADDINGTON_ACCIDENT There was a spectacular smash in the National Handicap, the principal race at Addington on Saturday, when the field had completed nearly a mile and a-quarter. Great Blaze, Foremost" Junior, Special Edition, Jackaranda and Pleasant Guy all pljeh up in a heap, and Bronze Eagle was pulled up to avoid falling over them. From the wreckage of sulkies and fallen horses the drivers, J. Bryce, Jun., L. Frost, D. C. Watts, T. H. Gunning and R. Townley, were collected. Townley, Bryce and Frost were taken to the hospital for observation, the others escaping with a nasty shaking. None of the horses was injured. Bryce later returned to the course and drove in the last three races. With the exception of Jackaranda, the horses were fairly well placed behind the leading division when the accident occurred. An inquiry was later held into the smash, and, after hearing the evidence of the drivers concerned, it was found that the accident occurred through Great Blaze falling. The stewards held that the incident was purely accidental. Sing Sing Sing Sing, winner of four races m four starts last season, has made a good recovery from the injuries she received during a race at Winton and is training on the right way at Invercargill. Sing Sing is now a four-year-old mare by Salmagundi from Shelter, a Silverado mare, and is a half-sister to Shelter, Surcoat and Protector. Peony Rose Like many other good race mares retired to the matrons’ paddock. Peony Rose has failed in her first essay as a producer. She was served by Defaulter. Lady Adin Lady Adin, who showed much promise as a three-year-old, but failed to live up to that promise last season, has been recommissioned after a spell and will be one of J. R. Cochrane’s active string this season. By Paladin-Lady Glanely, this mare was started 11 times last season, but she won only one race. She has plenty of pace and she may be able to develop this season.

Coquette Coquette won her second race on end, ana her fourth in the last 12 months, when she scored a decisive victory in the National Handicap at Addington on Saturday. She has also been placed on eight other occasions. She is one of the most consistent pacers in training, and the improvement in stamina she has shown in recent months points to her taking further honours over a distance.

St. Cloud St. Cloud has not raced up to expectations for some time and is to be tried out as a hurdler. She won three races last season' and had six minor platings in 21 other starts, while this season she failed in two races at Rlccarton after running third in the Brabazon Handicap at the Christchurch Hunt meeting. Royal Worthy Royal Worthy won his third race on end, and his fifth in 12 months, when he beat a field of trotters in the Stewards’ Handicap on Saturday. From 36 yards behind he took the lead with six furlongs to go and improved on it to win by 60 yards from Margin, which narrowly beat for second. A Record _ ~ There was a great finish between Gold Bar and Burt Scott in the August Free-for-All at Addington on Saturday, with Gold Bar in the ascendancy at the winning post. Two furlongs from home Gold Bar, Fine Art, Burt Scott and Ronald Logan drew away from their opponents, but on reaching the straight Fine Art began to tire and Burt Scott moved up to challenge Gold Bar. In a hard finish Gold Bar beat Burt Scott by half a length. Three lengths further back came Ronald Logan then Haughty. The first two furlongs were covered in 32 3-ssec, the mile in 2min 5 2-ssec, and the full journey in 2min 37 l-ssec, the fastest recorded in a free-for-all at Addington.

Compeer „ . . Compeer has come through the racing he had at Washdyke and Riccarton well, and promises to strip a very fit horse next Saturday. His owner, Mr D. J. McDonald, is at present on leave from camp duties, and was present at Wingatui to supervise the working of his team on Saturday.

Golden Glow Golden Glow, an acceptor at the Otago Hunt meeting on Saturday, carried 10.0 when he finished fourth to Surcoat, Golden Memory, and Recollection in the Enfield Steeplechase, and 9.13 when he occupied the same position behind Valens, Valentua, and Surcoat in the Hunt Cup Steeplechase at Riccarton. He is a 10-year-old gelding by Cape Horn from Eurella. ...

Yaralla . A brilliant two-year-old, but somewhat disappointing three-year-old, the Sydneyowned horse Yaralla started the 1942-43 season well by winning the Warwick Stakes on Saturday at Randwick, writes Sir Modred. His admirers have always contended that he would justify his early reputation with increasing age and seasoning. The first important welght-for-age event of the season run in Sydney encourages the belief that the Queensland-bred horse, now a nve-year-old, is going to make good. There is no doubt about his breeding credentials, as he is by The Buzzard, by Spion Kop. a grandson of Carbine. His dam, Even Keel, traces back to the stout lines represented by the sires Syce, St. Simon, The Australian Peer and Goldsbrough. When sold as a yearling Yaralla changed hands at 1200 guineas. Hall Stand . , . „ , The spring season has arrived in Sydney and with it the first important race for three-year-olds. Decided last week the Hobartville Stakes was won by Hall Stand, bv Hall Mark (son of Heroic) and winner of the A.J.C. Derby, V.R.C. Derby and Melbourne Cup of 1933. The colt’s dam, Trasina, by Woorak from Rosina, by The Welkin from Seville,. by Wallace, son of Carbine. The staying strains of Hall Stand are apparent. Winnipeg , _ Runner-up to Yaralla in the Warwick Stakes at welght-for-age in Sydney, Winnipeg is a brilliant and successful galloper. He is a son of Manitoba, an imported English horse located in Victoria, whose progeny have already succeeded at various distances. Mr W. T. Hazlett has used Manitoba extensively for his young mares from the Chelandry Stud sent to Melbourne, and several of the youthful progeny of the English sire from these matrons promise to win races. It is not surprising that Winnipeg can move smartly as his dam, Parsimony, was got by the great sire Valais. WOMEtfS_BOWLS SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION The Southland Ladies’Bowling Association contributed £4l/9/- to the R.S.A. building fund last season, according to the report of the association, submitted to the annual meeting of delegates. Mrs C. E. Renowden presided. The following officers were elected for the new season: President, Mrs T. B. Haydon; vice-president, Mrs E. McLachlan; secretary, Mrs M. McKenzie ; treasurer, Mrs N. Gavan; other members of executive, Mrs C. E. Renowden, Mrs L. Foster and Mrs J. Gordon.

GOLF ROXBURGH TOURNAMENT The Roxburgh golf tournament was concluded on Saturday with the following results :— Senior Champiosnhip.—Sergeant A. H. Boyd (New Zealand Engineers), 76, 74—150; Trooper F. Waller (St. Clair), 76, 76—152; W. McKenzie (St. Clair), 82, 78—160; H. Grayson (Otago), 75, 86—161; W. Aitken (St. Clair), 83, 78—161; H. Smith (St. Clair), 78, 84—162; F. W. Dixon (Otago), 79. 83—162; L. Thomson (Gore), 80, 82—162; Private J. Burton (Roxburgh), 78, 85—163; N. Webb (Queen’s Park), 81, 83—164. Intermediate Championship.—D. E. McArthur (Otago), 80, 78—158; P. Grayson (Otago), 77. 85—162; J. Luff (St. Clair), 88, 78—166; F. Ferguson (Roxburgh), 86, S 3— 169; G. Burgess (St, Clair), 83, 87—170. Junior Championship.—T. Anderson (Chisholm Park), 85, 94—179; J. Williamson (St. Clair), 94, 92—186; R. Harris (Chisholm Park), 96, 91—187; J. Duckworth (Chisholm Park), 93, 94—187; M. Penney (Roxburgh), 92, 97—189; A. Bezett (Chisholm Park), 93, 98—191. r ■ Senior Medal Match.—J. Luff (St. Clair), 78-14-64; D. E. McArthur (Otago), 78-12-66; A. Balliss (St. Clair), 80-11-69; W. Aitken (St. Clair), 78-9-69. Junior Medal Match.—F. Ferguson (Roxburgh), 83-15-68; G. Anderson (Queens Park), 96-24-72; R. Meffin, 94-22-72; R. Harris (Chisholm Park), 91-19-72. Teams’ Match.—Otago No. 2 (F. W. Dixon, D. E. McArthur, and Sergeant A. H. Boyd), 430, 1; St. Clair No. 2 (H. Smith, G. Burnett and G. Burgess), 440, 2; Roxburgh No. 2 (W. Johnstone, F. Ferguson and G. McDonald), 441, 3, RUGBY PLAY-OFF ON SATURDAY Two teams in the senior competition being equal in championship points at the conclusion of the third round of games, the Southland Rugby Union at its meeting last night decided that an extra game be played between Old Boys-Invercargill and MarlstBluff, the leading teams, at Rugby Park on Saturday. The game has been timed to start at 2.45 p.m. and Mr G. Agnew has been appointed referee. A curtain-raiser between the Invercargill and Pirates fifth grade teams will be played, starting at 1.45 p.m. Mr B. Mitchell will be the referee. On behalf of the selection committee Mr H. S. Strang referred to the enthusiasm and the methodical work of Mr R. G. Webb, cpach of the Southland representative team. He was wrapped up in his work and the Union was fortunate in having a man of his capabilities at its disposal. It was decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr Webb. TABLE TENNIS DRAW The following is the draw for the concluding series of table tennis matches: — Tonight.—B Grade: Star v. Southern. A Grade: Villa v. St. Mary’s B; P.O. Men v. St. Mary's C; Power Supply v. St. Mark’s D. Wednesday.—Star v. P.O. Ladies; Jara v. Southern; United v. St. Mary’s A. SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED BRYDONE.—There was a big attendance at a social and dance at Brydone in honour of Private Peter Bagrie. During the evening the chairman, Mr J. M. Archibald, presented Private Bagrie with a cheque and extended to him the best wishes of the people of the district. Other speakers were Messrs James Drysdale, J. Stevens and L». A. Syme. , . . RIVERSD ALE.—Private W. Welnoski was entertained at a concert and dance in the Riversdale hall, where there was a large crowd present. Mr R. H. Matthews was chairman and associated with him was Mr W. H. Sadlier, president of the Gore R.S.A. An enjoyable musical programme was presented and later a dance was held. NIGHTCAPS.—Sergeant. L. V. Baird, son of Mr and Mrs D. L. Baird, of Nightcaps, was the guest of honour at a social arranged by the Nightcaps Patriotic Society. Mr W. Excell, chairman, in presenting him with an envelope on behalf of the citizens, congratultaed him on his promotion and conveyed good wishes and success for the future. Representatives of the football and tennis clubs spoke and presented an envelope and a writing outfit. They referred to Sergeant Baird’s work in the clubs and the sportsmanship shown in all his activities. Other members of the forces present were handed cigarettes. Sergeant Baird is the son of the well-known All Black, D. L. Baird.