RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 308, 29 December 1924, Page 9

RACING NEWS.

A.T.C. SUMMER MEETING. CUP DAY AT EPSOM. LOCANDA "MAC WINS THE BIG EVENT. GLEXELG THE DERRBY. The Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting was opened on Saturday. The weather was showery, but towards noon cleared, and the racing at Alexandra Park was favoured with fine weather till the last race, when rain again set in. There was a very large attendance, and ihe racing was most j interesting throughout. A Hot Favourite Scores. The programme was inaugurated with the Introductory Handicap, and Napland was made a hot favourite, carrying nearly two and a-half times as much as The Tartar, with L'eter McDonald and Elsa Nore most fancied of the others. The public started oil' well, for the favourite went, away nicely, and goin-. alon:* the back was second to Ngatira, with Sherwood's Surprise, ('olden (late and Elsa Nore next. Ngatira and Napland were together pas-ing the stewards' stand, but Ngatira left his feet, and Xapland was left in charge from Ngatira, Klsa Nore, Golden Cato, Loch Lomond and Lady Kirn. Napland drew out along the back from Ngatira, which was about lour lengths ahead of Elsa Nore, with Golden Gate, Audex and T.och Lomond next. Elsa Nore then put in a run. and was alongside Ngatira crossing the top, but a little later this pair broke, and Napland was left well clear of Golden Gate and Loch Lomond. Napland easily held off Golden Gate, beating him by a length, with Loch Lomond a length and a-half away third, a similar distance in front of Audex. Flora-true, Elsa Nore, Ngatira and Peter Tracey were the next to finish. The winner is trained by W. J. Tomkinson, Canterbury.

A Profitable Purchase. Dr. Dillon was made only about a £50 better favourite than Ruby Huon for tho. December Handicap, with Scandal and Admiral Rood next in request. Gratton Thorpe was in command when the field reached the back, with Toll Chimes, Doctor Dillon. Bawldy, Locanda and Ruby Huon next. Doctor Dillon had taken charge across the top and going past the stand had Gratton Thorpe, Ruby Huon, Anizoram and Toll Chimes as his nearest attendants. Doctor Dillon and Ruby Huon were in close company along the back with Gratton Thorpe and Anizoram next. Doctor Dillon mixed it coming into the straight and Glandore ran up second but in the run home Ruby Huon held her own to win by a head from Glandore, which beat Doctor Dillon by two lengths with Toll Chimes a Bimilar distance away fourth. Then came Darknite, Koniniwood and Anizoram. The winner was only purchased that morning by Messrs. Newdick Bros from Mr. W. Balloch, a Melbourne sportsman. Ruby Huon was one of the team W. J. Tomkinson brought over with him recently. The Cup Race. Great Hope, Blue Mountain King, and Realm were the defections from the Trotting Cup, leaving 13 to contest tiie stake. Ahuriri was made about f 125 better favourite than tho bracket Acron and Lady Joan, with Logan Chief, Jewel, Man-o'War, and Locanda Mac all carrying over £1500 each. Lady Joan failed to leave properly, and Ahuriri did not go off too well. Locanda Mac, Comedy Chief, and Jewel were the early leaders, but as they approached the stewards' stand Jewel broke and went back on Hypo, which was behind, with the result that \V. Kelßey, his driver, was thrown out, and Jewel had to be pulled up. Locanda Mac was in charge going out of the straight, with Comedy Chief, All 8011, Acron, Logan. Chief, Dreamalion, First Carbine, and Ahuriri racing as named. Logan Chief had run up third along the back to Locanda Mac and Comedy Chief, while Acron and All Bell wore next. Locanda Mac held m is position past the stand and along the back for the last time, where his closest, attendants were Logan Chief, Acron, Ahuriri, Dreamalion, and First Carbine. Locanda Mac was first into the straight from Logan Chief and Ahuriri. and in the run home he beat Logan Chief by a length and three-quarters, with Ahuriri two and a-half lengths away third, a head in front of Pitaroa. Man-o'-War, Acron, Dreamalion, Lady Joan, and First Carbine were next to finish.

The handsome gold cup which goes to the owner of the winner Locanda Mac, was presented to Miss Gunn by the president, Mr. ,T. Rowe, who congratulated Miss C'unn on her success and hoped that she would not be the last lady to win the event. A gold mounted whip was also presented to Mr. A. Fleming, driver of Locanda Mac. "Waikaha Scores. Don Douglas and Cole Drift were the only ones to decline their engagements in the Parnell Handicap. "Maggie Pronto was made shout £30 better favourite than Waikaha, while Haricot was also well supported, being the only one other to carry over £1000. Spirit Bell was in charge when they reached the stand with Maggie Pronto, Waikaha, Haricot, and Nipper next. The order was much the same till the straight was reached again, where Nipper took charge from Spirit Bell, Waikaha, Haricot, Battery Bell and Bronze Patch. Along the back for the last time Waikaha moved up and was on terms with Nipper entering the straight, Spirit Bell and Haricot being some distance back. In the run to the post Waikaha took charge and won by a length and a-half from Spirit Bell, which got up to beat the tiring Nipper by half a length. Haricot, Bronze Patch, Malmsbury, Battery Bell, "Marble Star and Homeleigh Dick were the next to finish. The Derby. The four three-year-olds carded for the Great Northern Dorby wont to the post. Kohara carried only £29 more than Glenclg, while the other two were comparatively neglected. Glenelg and Kohara went away together, while Our Jessie and Rosie Thorpe did not leave the mark too well, and were soon well in the rear. Olenelg led for the first round, where Kohara headed him, but was not allowed to get far away. In fact Glenelg was right on his wheel as they crossed the top for the last time. Kohara was first into the straight, but Glenelg then put in his run and staying on the better of the pair, won by a length and a half. The other pair were then entering the straight about a furlong and a half away and they had a race on their own for third money, Rosie Thorpe getting the verdict by a length and a half.

Tho winner was decorated with the blue riband by Mrs. Schnauer.

Glenelg has now won all three races ( he has started in. | ; An Outsider Wins. The Grandstand Handicap saw all with • the exception of Reliance and Pakoti go to the post. Goldman was a good favourite, with Prince Lyons and Promenade carrying about £..6 Prince Lyons and Glandore did not leave too well. Black Mick was in charge at the start, and led past the stands from Promenade, | Buz Buz, Lady Dunmore. Rua Pere. | Holly Boy and' Temple. These bunched, up along'the back and going past the [ stands fur the last time Holly Boy was in ■ command from Temple, Black "Mi'-k. Lady ; Dunmore and Child Audubon. Temple , had run to the front entering the hack.; but Lady Dunmore and Promenade j headed him. and crossing the top the order was Lady Dunmore, Promenade, Temple and Glandore. They came inio the straight as named, and in the. run j home Lady Dunmore won by a length i anil a half from Temple, which heat ' Glandore by a head, with Promenade a ' head away" fourth. Then came Buz Buz, I Goldman and Black Mick. A Hot Favourite Beaten. Peterwah was made a very hot pro- 1 position for the Rowc Handicap Trot, showing upwards of a third of the I investments on the machine. Rose Bingen, Kcan .lolin and Normica Heir were next in request. Nor- j mica Heir was in charge going; past the stand from Peterwah, Kean j John and Rose Bingen. The posi- ( tions were practically unaltered until i the far turn was reached, where Tcter : ; wah broke and lost his place. Normica j Heir and Pyramus were almost on i terms as they ran past the stand for . the last time" with Rose Bine-en. Kcan I John and Wild Nut following as named. Pyramus took command along the back and led into the straight from Normica Heir, Rose Bingen and Kean John. From j this out Pyramus held his own lo win j by a couple of lengths from Rose Bingen, which beat Kean John by a neck with Normica Heir a similar distance away fourth. Peterwah, Peter Swift and Wild Nut were the next to finish. An Outsider Wins. Twenty-six went to the post for ihe St. Heller's Handicap, and Sparkling Pronto was the public's first fancy, with the bracket La Fayette and Cole Drift next in demand, though they carried over £800 less than the favourite. The race resulted in a surprise, for two outsiders filled first and second places. Logan Rothschild was in charge passing the stand from Gold Cost. Golden Hope, Nelson McCormick, and Wakanui. When the back stretch was reached Logan Rothschild was still the pilot, with Gold Cast, Heather Girl, Nelson "McCormaek, Master Councillor, and Wakanui as his.

nearest attendants. Logan Rothschild was the first to turn for homo, with Heather Girl, Master Councillor, and Uockaway next. In the run to the post Heather Girl won by two lengths from Logan Rothschild, which beat Rockaway by half a length. Gold Bud was a nook away, fourth,with Cute Lad, Gold Hope, and La Fayette following in that order. The Totalisator. The sum of £80,030 10/ was put through the totalisator for the day, compared with £68.517 10/ for the corresponding day last year, an increase of £11,513. Later results are:— GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY (HARNESS! of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half. 2—GLENELG, eh g. 3yrs. hy Great Audubon —Neeratte (Mr. C. M. Ollivier)—ButtcifleM 1 I—KOHARA, blk c, 3yrs (Mr. R. M. Morten)—.T. Byrcc 2 •I—ROSIE THORPE, eh f. 3yrs (Messrs Paton and Hanlgan)— G. Pnton 3 Also started: (3) Our Jessie. Won hy a length and a-half, a furlong and a-half between second nnd third. Times: 3.33 3-3, 3.34, 3.40.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP (HARNESS), of 400sovs. Two miles. B—l/ADY DUNMORE, b m, aged, by Specialist—Miss Dunmore (Mr. A. W. Paul), 36yds—J. Paul ... 1 4—TEMPLE, b g. aged (Messrs. Cutts Bros.), 24yds—Cutts 2 3—GLANDORE, r h, Dyrs (Mr. G. G. Hill), limit—Brown 3 Also started: (11) Buz Buz limit, (7) Black Mick limit. (0) Bell Tower 24yds behind, (2) Prince Lyons 24yds nnd Promenade 24yds bracketed, (5) Run Tore 24yds, (C) Holly Boy 48yds, (10) Childc Audubon 60yds, (1) Goldman 72yds. I Won by a length and n-nnlf, n hend I between second and third. Times: 4.44 3-5, [4.4G, 4.48 1-3.

HOWE (HANDICAP (HARNESS), of lOOOsovs. Two miles. O—PYRAMUS,0 —PYRAMUS, br m, aged, by Peri Huon—Black Wilkes mare (Mr. P. J. Rayncr), 24yds—Julian . . 1 2—ROSE BINGEN, b ni. f.yrs (Mr. C. Johnstone), 24yds—Wlllctts ... 2 3 —KEAN JOHN, l>r g, aged (Mr.. G. Bnrton), 24yds—W. .1. Tomkinson 3 4—NORMICA HEIR, b c. aged (Mr. J. T. Paul), limit—Owner 4 Also started: (10) Wild Nut limit, (1) Peterwah limit, (<i) Bunduberg 3fiyds behind, (0) Wild Lnd <>oyds, (7) Peter Swift 72yds. (SJ Peter Dean 84yds. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Times: 4.-15 2-5, 4.45 ,1-5, 4.46 4-5. ST. HELIER'S HANDICAP (HARNESS), of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 12—HEATHER GIRL, b m, Gyrs, by Normlnston —Lady Natalie (Mr. T. L. McQuold), limit—Mitchell 1 11—LOGAN ROTHSCHILD, br g, aged, (Mr. J. G. Robertson), limit— Robertson 2 7 —ROCKAWAY, blk g, aged (Mr. J. Conway), limit—Conway 3 Also started: (G) Gold Cast limit, (.) Golden Hope limit nnd Respect limit, (12) Wakanui limit, (11) Huon Gratton limit, (4) Nelson McCormnck limit and Lcngien limit, (2) La Fayette limit nnd Cole Drift limit, (1) Sparkling Pronto limit, (8) Gold Bud 12yds behind, (20) Lord Nepean 12vds, (17) Cole Nut 12yds, (14) Stan Moore 12yds, (15) Master Councillor 24yds, (10) Harold Junior 24yds, (10) Paui 24yds, (5) Cute Lad 24yds, (10) Mulwaree 24yds, (21) Blair Audubon 24yds. (13) Lord Minto 24yds. (0) Her Ladyship 30yda. (IS) Florrle Bingen 4Syds.

Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Times: 2.5S 2-3, 2.56, and 2.30 2-3. ASHBURTON MEETING. BRUTUS WINS THE CUP. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) ASHBURTON, Saturday. The lAshburton Trotting Club's postponed summer meeting was held to-day in showery weather. There was a fair atendance. The track was holding. The totalisator handled £17,323, against £24,043 last year. The ! following were the results of the later events: —

Ashburton Trotting Cup of ODOsovs; two miles.—Brutus, 12yds, 1: Brownwood, scr,

2; Dalnahine, 24yds, 3. Also started: Emperor, Olive Huon, Audacious (coupled with Brownwood), Ben Ohau. Vera Lo_an, Wild Thyme, Waitaki Girl, Childe Pointer. Brutus won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 4.40 2-0. McLean Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—Pan Van, 12yds, 1; Rosie Nut, 48vds, 2; Barcelona, 2yds, 3. Also started: Wastewood, Inch bonny, Ella I.oeando, Erin's Logan, Glenray, Axtel, Sunny Jim, Cock Robin, Tarzan King. Abdullah, Quiver, Sea Pearl. Won by two lengths, a neck between second aud third. Time, 2.".7 4-5.

Midsummer Handicap, one mile and a-half.—Ramaroa, 24vds, 1; Master Don. 12yds, 2: Big Bill, 12yds, 3. Also started : Lady Zora, Megata. Binscarth, Black Admiral. Klrlbingi, Gibraltar, Bessie Logan, Le Todd. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 3.38. Boxing Day Handicap, one mile and ' a-quarter.—Peter Bingen, scr. 1 : Brownwood, scr. 2; Olive Huon, scr, 3. Also started : Talent. Teneriffc. Away, Lightnin', Lady Swithin, Emperor, Goldst'ream. Won ! by four lengths, a length between second I and third. Time, 2.55 3-5. j

President's Handicap, two mUes. Wee I Olgn. scr, l; Audominiou, 156 yds, 2; Bonny Slice. 24yds, 3. Also started : Nelson Guest Kcumuir. .snowstorm. Llano, Rose Lady, j I-'recnmn. Carbinia, Diameter. Avalanche, i .lovflll. Peter MeKiuny. Won by live ' lengths, a length between second aud third! Filial Handicap, one mile and a-quarter. —Choubra. scr, 1; War Bond, 3Gyds. 2lies C'oronaila, "4yds. :!. Also started Quiver, Henry Tracy, Princess Locanda, Jim i Logan, Calmness, Coronel, Goldstream ! Wi.ii hr two lengths, a neck between second 1 and third. Time, 2.20 2-.">. WESTPORT MEETING. SECOND HAY'S RESULTS. (By Tcle?rapb.— I'rct-s Association.) wI.STI'OKT. Saturday. ; The Westport Trotting Club's midsummer I i meeting was concluded today in flne woa-' th'-r. The totalisator handled t'SUT>2 lor 1 i tli.- dnv. making a t>>t ;i 1 of ±27.122 fur the: ! meeting. Itesults : I Charleston Handicap.—Winberry 1, Smith- ! 1 field 2. Hoiiny Audubon :l. Won by three 1 ■ lengths. Time. 2.:tl - .">. | inanity Handicap, /.cllca 1. Prudent; Child 2, Comfort o'. Wen by two lengths. ' JTime, 3.4! i. ! I Dominion Handicap.- General Thorpe 1,1 Logan Lass 2. Aurina ::. Won i, y t »o I lengths. Time, 2.2(1 1 ■•"'. I Westport Trotting Cup; two miles.—Nor- | Iwood I. Lone Hand 2, 'I'rixie Adair 3.1 ■ Imprint and Some Wilkes finished tirst and • second, but wer.- dis qualified lor in, ousts ! tent running, linu 4m. Some \\ ilkes did the distance in 4.4t>i, a record for the '■ track. ] Waimangaroa Handicap.—Ando Dillon 1, ' Clive Hell 2. In Haste ::. Won by four 1 lengths. Time. 3.43 l-.">. I Kawatiti Handicap.-Tim Wood ]. Tab ipoitl 2. Zelie.-i ::. Won by bait a length. |Time. 4..">Ss. i : Klrrhneld Handicap.—Some Wilk-s 1.1 Logan I.ass 2, 1.-oc.-mdii I'.oy :;. Won by . three lengths. Time, :i..':i;. j i Hash Handicap.—Mabou's n ay i. Golden' [Locanda -, Ncut •">. Won |:y a length. 1 I Time. 2.2.".. DISQUALIFICATION OF RIDERS. | ißy Telegraph.—Press Association] WESTPORT, .Sunday. i At an adjourned Inquiry of the stewards concerning the running of Sonic Wilkes and Imprint iv the Westport Trotting Club's Handicap, it wits decided to disqualify both riders, I'ascoc and Berkett. for six mouths. THE MANAWATU MEETING. TAMATETK WINS THE STAKES. (By Telegraph. —Press Association. I 1 PALMEItSON NORTH. Saturday. 1 The Manawatu Racing Club's summer : meeting was continued to-day, and though the weather was dull and showery, ' there was a good attendance. As a result

of rain the track was heavy. The sum . of i':>7,7lS was invested on the totalisator, ■ compared with i'.'U.SOo on the corresponding day last year. The following were ' the results of the later events:— President's Handicap, one mile and a- i quarter.—.'t Avola, 5.2 (L. A. Pine), 1:1, Te Kuri, 7.11, 2; ."> Merry Singer, .'!. Also ' started : 4 f'ara, 2 Cloasantn. ii l-tumptious. Two lengths each way. Time, 2.14. i Falmorstoil North Slakes, of odOsovs. Six furlougß. -1 Tamatete, Gyrs, fI.S (J. Barry), 1; ;t Gaillard, ityrs, 5.4, 2: 2 Suggestion, 4yrs, 11.7, .1. Also started : Antbonle. Tamatete won by half a length from Gaillard, which was separated by n like distance from Suggestion. Time, 1.17. Terrace Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—o Ilyauia, 7.7 (11. Stuart), 1; 3 Potoanui, 8.13, 2; 2 Kcnyon, !>.13, 3. Also started : 1 Merchant, 4 Moutoa Lady. 5 I'anini, 0 La Rcve 7 Pleasant Surprise, S Panache. A length each way. Time, 1.32 3-.-.. Moutoa Lady fell, and K. Mackie hurt his shoulder, and suffered from slight concussion. Himitangi Handicap, one mile niid 110 yards. S Aeriform, 7.0 (B. Rosen), 1; 1 Gaze, 5.4, 2; 7 Helen Ilufus, 7.1, :'.. Also started : 5 Battle Knight, ti Happy Days, 2 Sir Pam. 4 Kilfaire. 3 Martulla, 10 Theic, !> Askarl, 12 Pink Robo, 11 March Ou| Won by two lengths half a length between second and third. Time, 1.31 4-,">. Awapuni Handicap. six furlongs.—Oi Mlreusonta. 8.10 (M. McDonald), 1; 1 Last Crust, 7.10, 2; 2 Imperial Spark, 7.7, .1. Also started: 4 Koodoo, D Snatchcr, 3 Master O'Korke, 7 Avonlea. Half a length each way. Time, 1.18 1-3. THE DUNEDIN MEETING. LISTtBMXG (POST WINS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) DUNEDIX, Saturday. The Dunedin Jockey Club's Summer Meeting was concluded to-day in dull weather, (and as a result of rain the track was slightly holding. There was a large attendance, and the racing was of an interesting order. The totalisator investments amounted to £23,985 10/. compared with £24,390 10/ on the corresponding day last year. The grand total for the meeting was £33,350, as aKainst £53,3.>7 last year. The following are the results of the later events:—

Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs.—Circulation. 8.11 (A. B. Kills). 1: Arpent. 8.12, 2; Victory Bond, 9.0. 3. Also started: Quickform, Joyeuse, Itiklura. Qulckform. Victory Bond and Circulation led Into the straight, and in the rim home Circulation won comfortably by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 1.4 -4-5.

St. Andrew's Handicap, of 400 soys: one mile.—Listening I'ost. 8.8 (C. Emerson). 1; Rivalry, 7.3, 2; .Mantua. 8.7, 3. Also started: Kilfane, Ravenna. Mountain I.lon. Gay Juliet. I.istenins I'i.st was always well placed, and once in the straight came on and won nicely hy nearly three lengths from Rivalry, which heat Mantua by a neck. Time. 1.42 4-5.

Grandstand Handicap. six furlongs.— Bugle Note, 8.1 (Metcalfl, J: Ayrhurn, 7.5, 2; The Harp, 7.0. 3. Also started: Moorland, Dancing Days, Gernlal, Bella Lake Fulmar. Bugle Note won by .i short length, with Avrburn a neck in front of The Harp. Time, 1.17. Tathoa Handicap, six furlongs.—Tommy Dodd. 8.11 (Metcalfe). 1; Clontarf, 8.0. 2; Sun Up. M.S. 3. Also started: Ealon Bells, Hardy flurrtv, Apple Dighton, Maytime, Taboo, Bonnie Olive, Shnndre. Rockfellow, Peho, Comic Wong. Flight. Flowin_ Hay. Tommy Dodd won by a length, with two lengths between second ami third. Time. 1.17 2-5. Dwyer was cautioned for disobedience at the start.

Allanton Welter Handicap; one mile.— Ducinctte, 8.3 (Kmersoni, 1: Guncase. 8.7. 2: Golden King. 7.7. 3. Also started: Bonnie Winkle. All British. Lueinette won by two lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.42 3-3. Farewell Handicap: seven furlongs.— Winkle's Rest, 7.2 (MetealO. 1: Monoxide. 7.1. 2; Top Score, 8.3. 3. Also starred: Kilbarrv. Winkle's Best led all the way and won by over two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time, 1.20 3-3. NGUNGURU RACES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) WHAXGAREI, Saturday. The summer meeting of the Ngunguru Racing Club, which had to be postponed on Boxing Day owing to rain, was held at that place to-day. Early morning conditions were not favourable, in consequence of which, coupled with postponement, public attendance was much restricted, the Whangarei quota being only small this year, which was a pity, as a good class of horse, including some Auckland performers, took part in the racing. The course was only in fair condition, with rouph patches. Fortunately tbe weather remained tine for

the meeting. Results are as follow, no official times being taken :—

Hurdle Knee, one nitie and a-hair.— Welshman, 11.5, 1 : First Link, !).0, 2. Won hy six lengths. The only other starter, Scrap o' Paper, ran off. Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—Prince Mencycoff, 8.7, 1; Uncle Tim, 5.7, 2; Theotus, 5.7, 3. Also started : Lady Gauntlet 5.7. Won by three lengths. N'gmiguru Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—Lady Patience, 10.5, 1; Moerewa, 0.12. 2 ; Puhiriki. C.7, 3. Also started : Kinkora 5.13, Welshman G. 12. Won by three lengths. Ladies' Bracelet, five furlongs.—Whareora, 10.0, 1: Prince Mencycoff, 8.7, 2; Uncle

Tim, 8.7, 3. Also started : Theotus 5.7, Miss Manuka 0.7. Won by three lengths. Matapouri Handicap, seven furlongs.— Scrap o* Paper, 11.3, 1: Kinkora, 10.0. 2; Gum Chips, 9.0, 3. Also started: Faiaka 7.0. Won by a neck. , Farmers' Plate, one mile.—Prince Mency- ■ coff, 8.7, 1: Mocrcwn. 11.0. 2: Uncle Tim, S.T. 3. Also started: Wlinreora 81.7. Won by a length. Tradesmen's Purse, six furlongs.—Lady ! Patience, 10.7. 1: Elstow, 7.0. 2 ; (Juiu I Chips. 0.0, 3. Also started: Puhiriki. Won 1 by a-nose.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB, j PROGRAMME FOR SECOND DAY. j THE FIELDS REVIEWED. j j The summer meeting of Hie Auckland ! I Racing Club will be continued at Kllerslie to-morrow, and if tbe weather jis favourable there should be a large J attendance and the racing should be , most interesting, for the fields are good j and class is well represented. ! Proceedings will commence with the j Bowen Handicap in which Iwontv-six 'tare engaged. King the Bell ran we'll in i the Queen's Plate on Friday, just being ! beaten by a neck by Degage. Piquant ! won at Feilding recently while she won jtbe Tinakori Handicap, six furlongs, at : Wellington last season. Saiosi is a smart | I colt, while Zannu has shown consistent | ' form recently. Princess Ronnie, wlio has ' | yet to break her maiden status, has been I •galloping well at l-'.llerslie. Merit won a 1 live-furlong race last season and finished ! third on another occasion in her only j three starts. She looks to be in good 'fettle. Cauntlet finished second to Lady I Kewa in the Cordon Handicap at the A.X.C. Spring Meeting and appears to be improving. When the final figures I are adjusted probably Piquant or Merit. I whichever is started of the bracket. King tho Bell and Zanna may be the I public fancies. I The King's Plate, a weight-forage I event over a mile lias attracted a field of j four, and Cold Light will probably carry j most confidence utter her recent peri formances. 'flic other three candidates . will lie sure tv have some friends. 'flic Electric Handicap is composed I mostly of horses that competed in the I Railway Handicap. Koyal Blood is iv at the same weight as be curried mi Friday and is meeting .Master Uuon on 121b. Hipo on 71b ami Puvo on 21b better terms, these being the horses to linish in front of him. Lucius and Dan Quin are down a couple of pounds, while Deluge (which curried lib overweight I and Fool's Paradise are down 31b. Ilka has raced most consistently this season and can run out a smart six furlongs while Dcguge which won the Queen's Plate mi Saturday, is making her first appearance in open company. Probably the public will give most support to Master Doon. Pavo and Koyal Blood. The Ponsonby Hurdle Race has attracted a field'of fourteen, ilia Bella ■tnd (ilenotus, who finished lirst and second respectively in the Crafton lurdlos, did not accept, and Miuingu, ho third horse, is in with the same veight us he had on Friday. The same emark applies to Bullford, which was <oing nicely when he fell. King Abbey nil well lor about a mile and thrcejuarters on the opening day. Santiago s good over hurdles and it will be -ecollected that he linished second to Lochson in the Grand National Hurdle Race. Pine Arch, Miss Melva, Narrow Seek and Rippling are all winners over .he sticks. Pine Arch won this event last year. Probably Santiago, Maunga and Pine Arch may be the best supported on Lhe machine. Tho .Slimmer Cup should prove a good race. Surveyor is not out of it with 0.;! after the way he won the St. Andrew's Handicap at Takapuna on December 1, with lib more. Musketoon was prominent in the tup, while Turleton has \ct to make his appearance at the meeting. He lias raced fairly well in the South. Ruapap.i ib more than useful and ran a great rucc in the Fendalton Handicap at the New Zealand Cup meeting, being close up at the liniSh, while he has several good performances to ins credit over a distance. Bright Day is in good form judging by his display in the Christmas Handicap and his second to Illumination in the Waikato Cup, one mile and a-half, and Matinee in the Hamilton Handicap one mile and a-quarter. Gold Jacket and Loyal Irish may be fancied of those lower down. When the machine closes Ruapapa, Musketoon and Gold .Jacket may perhaps carry most of the investments.

Mandane ran third in the Foal Stakes, while Merry Damon won the Xurscry Handicap and they both appear in the Criterion Handicap. Runnyinede •.*-a_ well up in the l'oal Stakes at the turn when he ran out very -wide and spoiled his chances. Perhaps the public will select them in that order.

Tresillion won nicely at Takapuna, and lie is sure to carry some support in the Waitcmata Handicap. Whetunui run well on Friday, just being beaten by Muscari, while among those lower down Cherry Ripe and Cureaform have shown •rood form recently. Tanadecs, if lv* i. to have any show in the Derby, should also be handy at the finish. .Most patronage will probably be bestowed on Whettiiiiii. Tanadecs and Cureaform.

The Plunket Welter concludes the programme and quite a number of useful horses are engaged. Raceful. who finished third in the Christmas Handicap, Gala Day who was fourth in tiie same event and Barometer may claim most attention when the betting is in progress. The first race will start at 11."10 a.m. and there will be a frequent train and tram service to the course. The programme is as follows:— BOW'E.N" HANDICAP of 400sovs. •Six furlongs.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. THE CARKIXGTOX STAKES. SYDNEY. Decemher 2S. At Sydney Taliersalls meeting, held at Iti'.ndwi.-k yesterday. the following was Hi- result of the lending event:— The Carrington Stakes, of lOOOsovs. siv furlongs.—Tressie. 1i.'.1. 1: Coleus, So •' • Bairn, 7.1. ::. fourteen starlet. Tressie won by two lengths. Time, L1.",.-A. and N.Z. Cable..i JOCKEY'S GREAT RECORD. LONDON. December 27. I-'. Reos. who bus ridden with marked success ibis srnson. registered bis 100 th win under National rules. This equals Ibe re.-or.l of the leading flat race locker, C. Klliott.

st. lb. „t. lb. Piquant .... 9 V Fiery I.nii . . 70 Merit 8 10 <;. Sovereign 7 0 King the Bell 8 5 Harbour View 7 ii Archibald . . R •'! Kiui.- Pot . . 7 11 I'luon h 2 P. Ronnie .. 7 0 Siaost S-i 1 Q. Emerald . 7 0 /.anna S n Quin loina .70 Kilns 7 S Quinsilia ... 7 ti I'ralla 7 7 Itahepoto ... 7 0 Bevis 7 7 Scot Free .. 7 0 Gauntlet ... 7 <*. Tuscan .... 7 (I Cohesion ... 7 <i Weka .... 7 0 Eh Tinil ... 70 YaquI 7 o THE KING'S FLATE. One mile. Gold Light.. R 11 Klllocra ... .1 2 Inferno .... 8 2 Town Bank S 2 ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 730so\s. Six furlongs. Hoval Blood '.) '-I F. Paradise 7 I 1'avo S S Civility 7 2 Hipu •■*• •"' Hrondwood . i 0 Lucius S 1 Ilka C 12 Martian M. . s <* Passionless . Ii 12 Dan Quin .. 7 12 J Villain .... Ii 12 Fluelli 7 HI Degagc .... ii i'2 Mas. Doon .. 7 i Quim-ite ... o , Deluge 7 7> PONSONBY IU'RDLE RACE of 600sovs. One inib' and three-quarters. Billlford ... 11 2 King \bbey . TI 12 Santiago ... 10 10 Rippling ... '." U Maungn ... I" 1" Advent .... !i 0 Explorer ... 10 7 C. Stimulants !i 0 Miss Melva .10 0 Importer . . II 0 Pine Arch .. 10 <i Submerge . . :i 0 Narrow Neck 9 13 Vice Versa . . 9 0 SIMMER Cl*r of 1-lOOsovs. One mile and a-nuarter. Surveyor ..93 I.oval Irish . 7 0 Musketoon . 8 U Alfort 7 6 Tarletou ... S "• Gold Jacket 6 12 Ruapapa ... S 2 Spoony .... 6 12 Bright Day . 7 12 Landslide . . 6 *J CRITERION HANDICAP of 550sovs. Six furlongs. Runnvmede . n 2 Romantic 7 10 King' I.n ... S 13 The Mahdi . 7 7, Mandnne ... 8 13 Ahbbcrfeldy . 7 2 Myde Park . S 12 Le Choucas 7 2 Merrv Damon 8 2 Air Queen .. 6 it Anklet .... S 1 Luxurious ..6 8 Papatu .... 7 10

WAITEMATA HANDICAP of 400sovs. One mile aud a-quarter. Tanadees .. II 0 Finuotn .... 7 9 Far North . . 9 o Knighthood . 7 9 Tresillian .. S 1.". Marble Class 7 9 VYIietunui . . S 13 Son _' Mine 7 !l Kalnknua . . s 12 John Dix . . 7 3 Transformer s i, \v. Wheel . . 7 *i T-vcti.-inn .. s ii Dnrindfl. ... 7 5 Sleel iiur . . X .-■ Daddy's Uirl 7 0 Quiescent .. S r. Pitou 7 u Passionate . ,s 1 Brushwood B. 7 0 Shin. Armour s 1 Electrode .. 7 0 Arch Amie s n Kaniehameha 7 0 l'berry Uipe 7 12 Drolatique . 7 0 I'ui-eaform 7 ■) Otauru .... 7 0 PH'NKET WELTER HANDICAP of GOOsovs. One mile. Tarleton ... ;i .. t;ala Day .. R 1 fount favour .1 1 Starmi.l .... 7 1 2 1'uo s 12 Dazz. Light 7 7 Quest . I_ Nnmutere .. 7 7 Joy Ri.le . . x !• Right 4: I.rft 7 7 llacefiil .... s 7 Aerofortis ..77 lilenross ... .s 7 Drawbridge . 7 7 l.mly Ridicule S 4 Charlidy 7 7 Spoony .... s :; GoUku "Glas.-. 7 7 Zircon S , l.atly llewa 7 7