SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 August 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

, TROTTING. CHRISTCHUBCH meeting. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, August 5. The new racing year was opened to-day, when the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club commenced its August meeting. The day was bright and su’nny, but a light breeze blowing had an edge to it. There was a very large attendance, and the track, considering the heavy' frosts of late, was in fine order. The totalisator investments were ,£47,751, compared with £38,721 10s for theWopening day last year. Results : 1 INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP.—Rose Peters (P. Holmes junr.) 1, Handsome Jack 2, Dundenong 3. Also started: Ruby Lincoln. St. Quentin, Sherry, Dillon S, Stella Ashley, Mangoutu. Rito, Colonel Havelock, Randolph, Marble Hall, Wlmmera, King Btxndaberg. Arran Lad, Peter the First, Renown, Jackson. Won by eight lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 3min. 57 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—Tommy Direct (D. Bennett) 1, The Rook 2, Pitaroa 3. Also started: Energetic, Bill Brown, Imperial Fan, St. Hubert, Soprano, Peter Mac, Landlord, Sal anna nder, Prinzora, Hickorywood, Promenade,. Nellie Scott, Strategy, Glen Mavis, Xavier, Hiram Galindo, Bell Fashion. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2min. 16 4-ssec.

AUGUST HANDICAP.—ReaIm (W. J. Tomklnson) 1, Paul Dufault 2, Onyx 3, Tatsy Dillon 4. Also started: Wild Briar, Silver Nut, Rangitata Lass, Nita Bell, Dean Dillon, General Link, Vice Admiral, Reta Peter, Whispering Willie, Sherwood. Won by a head, four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 32 4-ssec.

TRIAL HANDICAP.—Snowshoe (W. J. Tom-, kinson) 1, Final Leave 2. Proud Logan 3. Also started: Appleshaw, Don Durfee, Leila Denver, Whitebait. Logan Chief, Queen Chimes, The Whip, Malachy, Wicklow Bof, Effie Bingen, Lady Wildwood, Cold Water, Prince Athol, Seaward Spot, Olive Huon, Progress, Lincoln Huofi, Thea. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 3min. 44 1-5 sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP.—First Fashion (J. J. Kennerley) 1, Clonuner 2, Peter Jackson 3. Also started: Rostrevor, Marvolo, Lady Patricia, Peter Timmerman, Delville Wood, Merry Bingen, Theseus, Wonderland, Bon Patch, Gay Wilkes, Harold Child, Marvin Junior, Marietta, Whisht. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 46 3-ssec.

QUEEN MARY HANDICAP.—Weaver (C. F. DunleVey)-..!, Anquilla 2, Humariki 3. Also started: Outstep',- Dillonshlne, Beta's Greeting, Dusky Locanda, Wild Sunset, W’aipiro, Two Bellas, Eliza Dalton, Maud Wilkes, Locanda Junior, Emmett, Placid, Van Director, Proud Elsie. Lackiewood, Malice, Prince Burlington, Royal Chance, Waitapopo, Bing Boy, Dolly Dillon, Koraki. Won by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 49 2-ssec. SELWYN HANDICAP.—Great Hope (J. Bryce) 1, Lady Swithin 2, Wild Thyme 3. Also started: Pedro Pronto, Rorke's Drift, Prinzora, Story, Oaknut., Grand Denver, Elite, Canumie, Prince Lyons, Escourt, Peter King, Blue Mountain,- King Thixendale, Adair, Colenut, Sympathy. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 36 4-ssec. INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP. Comedy Chief (R. A. MacMillan) 1, Agathos 2, Moneymaker 3. Also started: Guynemer, Star Queen, Pitaroa, Play Boy, All Bell, Trooper Dillon, Locanda Dillon, Dillonwood, Bell Fashion, Alto Chimes, Emperor, Happy Voyage. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 16 3-ssec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE AUSTRALIAN HURDLES. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Aug. 6, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, August 6. The weather was fine and the track in perfect order for the V.R.C. uneeting. The Australian Hurdles resulted: Pistolier (Frawley) 10.2 1, Fiscom (Boyd) 12.7 2, Roisel (Reid) 11.2 3. All the acceptors started. 7iscom led round the home turn for the last, time from Roisel, with Pistolier four lengths further back. Entering the straight Pistolier put in a great run and gradually drew out and won by two lengths. .Tackstaff was fourth and Mazax last. Time, 6min. 32%sec.