BLENHEIM RACES

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 603, 4 March 1929, Page 6

BLENHEIM RACES

SUMMER CARNIVAL ENDS TRESHAM WINS CHIEF EVENT QUANTAM TAKES THE SPRINT Press Association BLENHEIM, Sunday. The concluding day of the Marlborough Racing Club’s fixture was held on Saturday in dull, but sultry weather. The attendance was again large, and the Waterlea course in fine order. The totalisator handled £11,461, compared with £11,492 for the final day of the 1928 meeting. Following are the results: Trial Stakes, 6 furlongs.—2 Lady Rene, 7.12, S. Wilson, 1; Tourist, 8.7, A. Fratus. 2; 4 Imateagirl, J. S. Potter, 3. Also: 3 Masher, 4 Makeup, 5 Fallow, 5.7; 5 Painting, 7.12. Won by half a length. Time, 1.16 1-5. Springlands Trot. 1 mile.—l Vikota, 24yds, F. J. Owen, 1; 2 Clive Bell, limit, owner, 2; 2 Red Rey, 36yds, owner, 3. Also: 4 Fair Lad, 3 Star of Hope, 6 Castle Chimes, limit; 5 Kyanna, 24yds. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.17 4-5.' President’s Handicap, of £175; 1 mile. —2 Tresham (J. Taylor), 9.9, R. J. Mackie 1; 1 Discourse (F. Carmont), 9.1, K. Robinson, 2; 3 Rabbi ( J. J. Corry), S.O, J. Potter, 3. Also: 5 Royal Game, 9.1: 4 Twink, 8.5. Won by a nose; three lengths between second and third. Time, I. 2-5. Picton Hack, 7 furlongs.—3 Master John, 9.13, E. Redmond, 1; 6 Fallow, 9.0, R. J. Stratton, 2; 1 Bissac, 9.13. R. J. Mackie, 3. Also: 5 Freezeout, 10.7; 2 First Ruler, 10.3; 4 Tourist, 9.12; 8 The Tank, 9.9; 7 Masher, 9.0. Won by a head. Time, 1.29 4-5. Ugbrooke Handicap. 6 furlongs.—l Quantum, 8.9, R. J. Mackie, 1; 2 Miss Pat, 9.10 K. Robinson, 2; 3 Arrowmir, 8.7, R. Beale, 3. Also: 4 Raraeses, 8.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 1.14 3-5. Fairhalf Trotting Handicap, 2 miles.— 1 The Ukelele Lady, limit, S. A. Eagan, 1: 3 Altonbrook, 24yds, owner, 2; 6 Billy Bingen, J. Pugh, 3. Also: 2 Bingen Spiers, 7 Balayali, limit: 9 Tidewater, 36yds; 8 Westwood, 60; 5 Miss Wilkes, 84yds; 4 Peter MacMillan, 96yds. Won by two lengths. Time, 5.S 3-5. Dash Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.—3 Tapestry, 8.4 K. Robinson, 1; 2 Shot Silk, 8.11, A. Fratus, 2; 6 Sambur, 7.0, R. J. Stratton, 3. Also: 5 The Bolter, 8.8; 4 Reckless, 8.6; 1 The Dove, 8.0; 6 Degree, 7.0. Won by a length and ahalf. Time, 1.2. Awarua Handicap, 1 mile.—l Discourse 9.10, K. Robinson, 1; 5 Crown Star, 7.7, A. Fratus, 2; 3 Bissac, 7.7, R. Tudor, 3. Also: 4 Royal Game, 9.10; 2 Imarosebud, 8.11; 6 Corn Rigs, 7.7. Won by half a length. Time, 1.42 4-5. RACING FIXTURES March 6, 7—Rangltikei R.C. March 8, 9—Napier Park R.C. March 9—Franklin R.C. March 14—Waimate R.C. March 16—Otautau R.C. March 16—Opunake R.C. March 16 —Oamaru J.C. March 16, 18—Wellington R.C. March 16, 18—Ohinemuri J.C. March 20, 21—Southland R.C. March 20, 21— Manawatu R.C. March 23—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 23—Hororata R.C. March 23, 25—Westport J.C. March 30—Tuapeka J.C. March 30, April I—Wairarapa R.C. March 30, April I—Feilding J.C. March 30, April I—Auckland R.C. March 30, April 1, 2 —Riverton R.C. April I—Beaumont R.C. April I—Waipukurau J.C. April I—Kumara R.C. April 1, 2—Canterbury J.C. April 4—Westland R.C. April 6—Greymouth J.C. April 6, 10—Avondale J.C. April 10—Reefton J.C.. April 12, 13 —Masterton R.C. April 18, 20 —Whangarei R.C. April 19, 20—Hawke’s Bay J.C. April 26, 27—Nelson J.C. April 27—Amberley R.C. April 27, 29—Waikato R.C. May 4—Marton J.C. May 9, 11—Egraont R.C. May 10, 11—Wanganui J.C. May 16, 18—S. Canterbury J.C. May 25—Ashburton R.C. June 1, 3—Otaki-Maori R.C, June 1,3, s—Dunedin5 —Dunedin J.C. June 1,3, s—Auckland R.C. June 12—Egmont-Wanganuf Hunt.