TROTTING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 30, 6 February 1939, Page 4

TROTTING

WELLINGTON MEETING BLAIR ATHOL WINS AGAIN INCREASE ON TOTALISATOR [ Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Feb. 4. The Wellington Trotting Club's meeting concluded to-day in good weather on a very fast track before a great attendance. The totalisator handled £34,878, against. £28,284 10s on the corresponding day last year, making the total for the meeting £53,585, against £44,583. Two records for the track were established, by Acuity in the mile and a-half race and by Blair Athol in the main event. Results:— Kaitoke Handicap.—l/1 Gerfalcon (M. Holmes) 1, 8/8 Franz Derby (owner) 2, 3/3 Jenny’s Guy (R Townley) 3. Also: 4/4 Dollar Maid, 5/5 Sliadeland, 7/7 Worthy Merit, 2/2 Bill Grattan, 6/6 Mabie Chimes ano Biworthy (coupled). Two lengths, one length. Times, 3.22 1-5, 3.18, 3.24. Woburn Trial—s/5 Petite (owner) 1, 2/1 Queen's County (G. McKendry) 2, 8/7 Loyal .Rey (M. C. McTigue) 3. Also: 4/3 Lady Negsa, 3/4 Stormtost and Mackscott (coupled). 6/8 Sunworthy, 1/2 Honestus, 9/9 Lady Carol, 7/6 Cynic. Two lengths, four lengths. Times, 3.20 4-5, 3.21 1- 3.21 4-5. February Handicap.—4/4 Acuity (J. Pringle) 1, 9/9 Worthy Need (F. Holmes) 2, 1/1 Kilrea (O. E. Hooper) 3. Also: 11/12 Lady Slipper, 5/6 Silk King, 3/3 Resistance, 14/14 Guy Zolock, 12/11 Otaua, 10/10 Ropata, 8/8 Passport, 13/13 Myrtle Oro, 6/5 Ace High, 7/7 Shadow Son, 2/2 De la Paix. Six lengths; half a length. Times, 3.13 3-5, 3.17 2-5, 3.18 3-5. Dominion Handicap. (Of £600; two miles). 1/I—BLAIR ATHOL, J. Pringle 1 8/9—NERVIE’S LAST, F. J. Smith 2 3/2—KING'S PLAY, M. McTigue 3 Also: 10/10 War Buoy, 4/4 Plutus, 11/11 Graham Direct, 5/5 Ironside, 9/8 Harold Logan, 6/7 Pot Luck, 2/3 Lucky Jack, 7/8 Willow Wave. Two lengths; half a length. Times, 4.20 2- 4.23, 4.21 1-5. Koro Koro Handicap—2/2 Timworthy (F. Holmes) 1, 1/1 Jenny s Guy <R. Townley, junr.) 2, 4/4 Shadeland (D. Bennett) 3. Also: 3/3 ’ Dollar Maid, 6/6 Worthy Merit, 5/5 Mabel Chimes. Three-quarters of a length; six lengths. Times, 4.26 4-5, 4.30 1-5, 4.36. Dollar Maid ran third but was disqualified for excessive galloping- „ „ , Suburban Handicap. - ■ 1/3 lalek (ownerl 1, 3/2 Lady Nessa (M. B. Edwards) 2, 6/6 Lary Carol (R. Motz) 3. Also: 5/5 Centaurus, 10/8 First Shake, 9/10 Sunworthy, 7/7 Embasy, 2/1 Loyal Rey, 4/4 Cynic, 11/11 Golden Axworthy, 8/9 Max Havoc. Length; neck. Times, 2.47 1-5, 2.41 2-5, 2.47 3-5. Eastbourne Handicap—3/4 Attain (M. Holmes) 1, 5/5 Joan Grattan (D. Teahen) 2, 7/8 Worthy Need (F. Holmes) 3. Also: 6/7 Drumcree, 1/1 Poker Face, 12/11 Loch Leven, 8/6 Black Marble, 2/2' Dancing Pirate, 10/10 Orleigh Mills, 4/3 Lady Vaselyne, 9/12 Accra, 11/9 Allworthy. Three Lengths; half a length. Times, 3.18, 3.18 2-5, 3.16. Au Revoir Handicap—3/2 Wee Potts (J. Bryce, junr.) 1, 9/8 Laurcne Wood (O. E. Hooper) 2, 2/3 Bill B (J. Bryce) 3. Also: 10/10 Ivy Peterson, 6/6 Chile Bean and Aqua Bond, 5/5’ Agility, 1/1 Precious Metal, 4/5 Gold Salute, 5/4 Bayard. lengths; neck. Times, 3.15 2-5, u. 17 1-5, 3.17.

AUCKLAND CLUB

MIDSUMMER MEETING ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY. [ Per Press Association. J AUCKLAND, Feb. 3. In the following list of acceptances for the first day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting, it should be noted that the Waiteke Handicap will be divided and the divisions will be treated as separate races, one being run on the first day and the other on the second day.

Trial Handicap, of 1200; trotters; limit, 3.45; 1-1 miles—Air Pilot, Audrey’s last, Dick Redmond, Frontier Boy, Gay Moko, Golden Surprise, Gold Kip, Great Surprise, Moira Bingen limit, Aurumar, Braemar 24, All Bingen, Iron Man, Llavabon, Nelson Glory 36, Dilfashion 48, Autumn Lou 60, Reception 72, Win Huon 120. Waiheke Handicap, of £280; limit, 3.5; li miles—Auto Bingen, Blue Crest, Concliff Maid, Davey Day, Don Walla, Gipsy Light, Grand Dame, Great Gem, Honey Pot, Jewel Crest, Lady Keller, Moriori, Neon Oro, Northern Smile, Our Flora, Our Jewel, Reyola, Royal Navy, Scottish Bard, Sequoia, Sweet Aloes, Top Hand, Torpedo King, Tsana. Tumble, Winhisway, Worthy Quest limit, Kewpie's Bingen 12, Cyrano, Kewpie’s Queen, Silk Lady 48. Great Northern Trotting Derby, 11 miles—Te Roto, Shadow Son, Centuarus, Honey Pot, Shining Link, Auto Bingen, Contender, Wishful, Kewpie’s Jewel, Artist’s gem. Otahuhu Handicap, of £400; limit, 4.33; two miles—Bexley Girl limit, Double Great, Kewpie’s King, Sandusky, Willie Derby 12, Fernbrook Lass, Kewpie's Triumph, Star Pronto 24, Kenworthy 36, Gold Dredge, Navy Blue, Our War 48.

Railway Handicap, of £250; limit, 3.34: 11 mile's.—Adversity. Derby Lu, Eyre, Jolm’s Last, Resistance limit, Kete Kura, Santa Fe 12, Handicapper, Young Pointer 24, Bismuth, Forest Jewel, Our Summer 36, Isabella Pointer, Lucky Love 48, Paraun, Peter Smith 60.

February Handicap, of £225; trotters; limit, 4.51; two miles—Autumn Lou, Bingen Sun, Dilfashion, Nelson Chief, Reception limit, Elissa 12, Wis Huon 24, Arapai 36, Audo Patch 48. Pirate's Last. Te Kahu 108, Mute 144. Mount Albert Handicap, of £225; limit, 3.38; U miles.—Axminster, Cyrano, Harlow, Hillcrest, Kewpie’s Queen, Lynn Rey, Mandalay, Marcus, Militia, Rere Oro, Silk Lady, Wall Street limit, Lady Potts, Tommy McElwyn, Whakahihi 12, Charteris Bay, Kia Kaha, Post Haste, Stargun 24. _ Pa.D2^ ,,ra Wnnrtinan. nf £275: limit.

3.28: 15 miles.—Gold Circle. Kewpie’s Crest, Native Cole, Olive Ging, True Trust, Whitstone limit, Bill B, Red Frontier 12, Civic, Musketeer, Sir Frank> Vanora, Winaway 24, Ringtrue, Tangatu 36. Eighteen Carat, Great Chum. Pukemiro, Uenuku 48, Van Derby 60