SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17451, 11 May 1922, Page 10

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Dunedin and Otaki Maori Winter Meetings close tomorrow

General entries oxo duo for th© Auckland lt.C.'s Winter Meeting to-morrow, and at ilw same time acceptances are due for the Great Northern Hurdles, Great Northern Steeplechase, and Cornwall Handicap.

Th"re will be a special train from Christchurch at 9.10 a.m. to-morrow and on Saturday in connexion with the Vshburton County R.C.'s Autumn Meeting. The fcret race is due to start at 1L25 a.m.

Counter Attack and Missland arrived from the West Coast last night to carry out iheir Aehburton engagements. Hereweare and Fajstaff were schooled over two flights of the big hurdles yesterday, and jumped splendidly.

Economist was allowed to bowl along uvor six furlongs, and he moved very l'rc-Iy.

Whipping Boy finished well at the end of six "furlongs in 1.15 4-ss, which was more than useful, and Kilderg was too good for Martis in a dash over two l'urlongs up the back that took 12-ls.

Blue Streak, who had Clicquot for a schoolmaster, gave a capital showing over two ifiights of the big hurdles. The Irish correspondents of the various English sporting papers were in high glee when the last mail left, for not only were Music Hall and Granely, the winners of the big spring double, bred in Ireland, but Pay Only, the winner of the Grand Military Gold Cup, was also bred in Ireland, and ridden by an Irishman. In addition, two three-year-old sons of Roi Herode. were successful at Lincoln, and Donoghue topped the whole proceedings off by riding in buch brilliant form. The following home-truths were published by "i'ilot/ 1 of the Sydney '•Refeiee," subsequent to the recent yearling Bales in Sydney:—The trouble is that on account of their good appearance at a very early age, many high-priced youngsters receive special preparation with a view to sale. "Beef ana polish" tell \pth buyers, and most sellers naturally see to it that they are not disappointed. The manner in which some youngsters are fed, and comparative lack of exercise for two or three months prior to the sales, often make things hard for the trainer who gets them, and he receives the blame if they do not come up to expectations. "Blame the breeders, not the trainers, for 6oft horses," remarked a liandwick trainer the other morning. "You may think you have a very fine yearling," he continued, "But when you get the boiled wheat and molasses out of him you are sometimes inclined j to wonder whether it is the same youngster you saw in the sale ring. Few breeders race to any extent, and when they do decide to keep something for racing purposes, you can bet they don't fatten it in the same fashion as those yearlings they intend sending up for sale." These are the views of • a trainer of experience, ■ and are endorsed by many others of the fraternity. " 1 j

Post positions in important sprint races iw Sydney are generally considered of great importance, and probably more interest is centred on the draw in Sydney than elsewhere in Australia. There is no, use' attempting to gainsay the fact/ that post positions are of immense imfiortance on and New Zeaand racecourses, .and it is surprising that more' prominence is not given to the draw for positions.; So great i& the interest in Sydney, that th© posting .of the draw immediately affects the betting market, and it .is- suggested that for important handicaps the draw should be inade. public the. day previous to the Meeting. Maiiy hardened racegoers will not _ place their real bets until after seeing tth e draw/ with the result that the volume of business-in the .last twenty minutes before, the race is over- . .whelming, and the chances of. gaining a .point of~vantage to.yieW' the factual contest are reduced •to the minimum. . 'i'he only real objection to this early annotmeement is that it may simplify matters for some of the master-hands of race-strategy. • _ The Sydney "Sportsman" is responsible for the statement that, an pffer in ' , the neighbourhood of £17,000 ihas been * - made for Eurythmio for - stud purposes in the Argentine. It is pointed out . that Eurythmic will rate as-a seven-year-old next spring, ; and, although I <there have been/notable exoeptions, : it .: is unußual for stallions to retain tneir : speed ) and race generously after six I years. .

• Lgchella, Kohu,, v Kilkee, .and ChryBoatom' have been entered for'the A.J.C. ' Hurdlo Bace (2m 8f) to be decided on. June. 3rd. For 'the A.J.O. Steeplechase (3m> <m - June; sth,~ the following -.• .have'.been acoorded a' nomination':—• Lochella, Kohu,' and No* (Surrender. .. In connexion with the objection \ /.lodged; against Unicus, at. Lodysmith, whip)* resulted .in -his, disqualification -..owing to the. jo&ey not weighing out ' "wth,oo s declaring, Bpurs, but wearing . in the race and weighing in with ' them, it iB reported that .the rider of Unieußihas-been severely reprimanded, . . and .that , the ( other person implicated, ;the informant/ has been ./'warned off" fori three months-by the Head Execuv tive* ~ ' - - 'Regard,-the winner of the First Division of the Telegraph . Handicap at /Hawera;- 'yesterday, is a fiv&-year-old ■ bay :mare by Gasseley _ from Compliment; ltegard has* been twice first and- twice second in her last five starts. The Second' Division winner, Ben Nevisr, is a three-yearjold 'bay f gelding by Moufl- ■: ■ tain Knight - from the Martian "mare Jmmor: Ben Nevis was in second place last time out, :at Avond&le, on the coneluding day.' > • ' Fassin' Through, the -winner of the Tongaho' Hurdles, is' a- new comer to the :■■■■■ hoping gomfe, and notorious as a bad . barrier, "l-'assin' Through, . who, is J afive-yfear-old black gelding, Ijy

Guianforte from Iseult, has some fair performances to his credit on th© flat, and since the New Year he has contested thirteen races for. three wins, three seconds, and two thirds. Ladogour, an aged bay gelding by isir Laddo—Voltigeur mare, had not raced previous to his three unplaced j-crfonn-ances on the flat at the recent Manama tu and Feilding Meetings sinco the Wellington Spring Meeting in 1920. At the Wellington Meeting were thus Ladogcur's last attempts over hurdles, when he was third to Maniahera and Falstnff on the opening day, and unplaced on the second day. Spook, who has been a winner and placed over hurdles during the last few months, is an .aged bay gelding by Sylvia Pars from Mysticism.

Kato, the winner of the Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, is a five-year-old hay gelding by loremost Coronet mare. Kato has recent pood form ove.hurdles, winning at the Opunake Meeting, sind being in second place at the Rangitikei Meeting. . Ttepiquo and Crusader, the first ■r;nthird horses in the Adelaide Cup, are trained by P. Timmens, the winner canviii" his trainer's colours. In© Tattersall's Club Meeting the previous, Saturday at Alorpliettville especially instructive for the S.A.J.C _ Meeting, ns iu addition to il good showing by St. Speed, the Goodwood winner, Ilepique also put up a good performance in running into third place in tne Autumn Handicap (onfi milo and ci half) with Bst olb. "It m:iv astonish the racing men of to-day," say 9 an English writer, "to learn that-up to 1848 it was the practice for winners of great stakes to make a present to the judge. The custom was a vicious one, Gind Lord Cen-tin-k wisely moved the Jockey Club to abrogate it."

Most jockeys are more or less superstitious, and the English cross-country rider, J. R. Anthony, would appear to be no exception to the rule. He is always particularly anxious that a winning mount shall precede his appearanco in the "National." To achieve his wish last year Anthony rode for Gwilt's stable at Hawthorn Hill on tiiie Monday preceding Aintree, on the understanding that he should stand down at tho first success, which ko did. He won the last race on Vertigo at Sandown Park on the Thursday before this year's •'National," and refused good rides after that win untii the Aintree raoe. But his system failed again this time, as 'his mount," Clashing Arms, foil at Liverpool. Khartoum, who was placed first in the Egmont. Steeplechase yesterday, is an aged bay gelding by King liutus from Lady Grattan. Khartoum was last produced in public at the Wanganui Cup Meeting m February, when he won the Westmere Hurdles on the opening day, and was in second place to Te Maire on the second day. Ivhartoum is familiar with tiho Hawera country, for I after, being unplaced in the Eginont ' Steeplechase laet year he won the Opeke Steeplechase on the following day. Sir Solo, who was awarded second place, won the Wellington Cup in 1913 as a five-year-old, «o must be rated a wellpreserved gelding. Sir Solo, who also nas the 1919 Grand National Hurdles : to his credit, has not fa-ced the starter . since tho Great Northern Hurdles of 1920. Ho is an aged bay gelding by Sir .Laddo —Wepener. Oakieigjh, who was disqualified, lias shown quite fair form over hurdles in the Auckland province, and also won. "the Mount' Albert' Steeplechase at Avondale. and the Onehunga Steeplechase at Ellerslw in the spring, while he was in second place to Sea D'eil, in. the Chevalier Steeplechase at Avondale lees than three weeks ago. . Irapuka. tllie five-year-old brown gelling by Our King from Iranui, has been in the nature-of a gold mine to his owner during the past two months. Since March 17th, Irapuka. has .started in six races and, including his success at Hawera, he has won four times, been once third, and once unplaced. Omahu, the winner of the McHae Memorial Handicap; reversed the usual order of things, as Oie has earned distinction both over country ortd over hurdles, yet at Hawera he was capable of defeating a good-class field on the flat. Omahu. who is,ah aged black gelding by Maniapoto from Gold Cord, raced only once this _ year previous to yesterday, finishing in third place lo Goldscene and No mother in tho-Kawa Kawa Hurdles at Feilding. Omahu's previous appearances to this was at'the laist Wangnnutii' i Spring Meeting "(September), when he! won a three-mile steeplechase, while earlier in the same month he scored in! tho Rangitikei Steeplechase. Mr Jas. Bull, the owner of Omnhu, lias a happy knack of turning out versatile performers. for he won the. last "Wanganui Cup with Ngata, after that horso had bo j.i kept seriously to, and won at, the jumping, game;' . ,

i ■ Bitholia, t)he winner of the Tawhiti Handicap, is 'a six-year-old bay gelding California —Austeriitz. Bitholia'a win was overdue, for h© had started nine times .iliia season without success, two seconds at the To Atohia Meeting being his best efforts prior to the Haweva racCi; Owing to Mr G. B. 8 tarty leaving for an extended tour of England and India, he has decided to aispose of some of his horses in training, luid has decided to place, Mustard Pot and Kingbolt on the sale list. 1

EftMONT 8.0.'S WINTER MEETING (press association telegram.) HAWERA, May 10. ! The weather was cool and the going good 1 for the Egmorit 'Meeting. There whs a fait and' the totaiisator handled | £24,658, as against ±'34,428 last year. Rei suits'■ ■

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (First Division), oflSO eoya; Sl Regard 8 2 1; Danger Zone 9 6 2; Loved One.7 5 3. Pouma 8 6Petunia 8 2; Mixture 7 10; Price 7 5; Santiago 7.; Rpyal Fancy.7.; ,I'upaia 7; Husker 7 ; Objector 7; Domage 7; and Roche 7 also started. .. Won- nicely, by half •. a length. Time, lm ss. • ;

TONGAHOE HUBDLES HANDICAP, of I ' 250 sots. ljm. Gomer and- Laurent'9 blk g Passin' Through by Guianforte —Iseult Syrs 9 9 .. .. 1 L. ilcKenzie's b g Ladogeur aged 9 10 .. 2 H. W. Brown's br g Spook 6vrs 9 5 ..3 Gladful 11 11; Volo 11 10; Alteration 10 11; Wamba 10 7; and Simonidee 910 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; sis lengths secotd and third. Time, Sm 235. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (Second Divi•sion) —Ben Nevis 8 1; Miss Beauforte 7 2; Savoury 710 3. Crossfire 8 12; Some Bed 8 5; Hort 8 2; Conncmara 7 9; Cochineal 7; Otapawa 7; anij Michao'mas 7 also started. Won nicely by two lengths and a .half. Time, lm 5 l-ss. HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sc-re; r/bout 2m—Kato 95 1; Master-Boris 10 2 2; Ngakanui 11 4 3. General Raven 11 12; Te Maire 11 5; War Loan 10 12; Lady Lyddite 9; Toddy 9; and Marshal Neil 9 also startfl. Won by three lengths and a half; eight leDgths second and third. Time, 4m 13 3-ss. EGMOXT STEEPLECHASE, of 500 sovs. About 2jm. B. T. Bennett's b g Khartoum by King Rufus —Lady Grattan aged 10 \ W. Garrett's b g Sir Solo aged 9 12 .: 2 PT. Horn's bui Calma need 91! .. 3 Oaileigh 11 5; Mattock 11 1; Lupsrino 11; Paddington Green 9 10; and Tenacious 9 2 also started. Oaldeigh finished first, but having missed a jump was disqualified. Tenacious fel 1 . Khartoum and Sir Solo fought out a great finish, the former winning by half a length. Time, 5m 28s.

. TOXKS MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; '6f—lr.ipuka 8 10 1; Bational 9 9 2; In ah 78 3, Awake 89; Tama-a-roa 83; Birkie 7 12; Amber Tips 7 9; Voluble 7 4: Mockery 73; Weldone 7; Kuia 7; Cold Steel 7 also started. Won by two lengths; four lengths second and third. Time, lm 16 3-ss. McRAE MEMOEIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. ljm. James Bull's blk g Omahu by Maxiiapoto —GoM Cord aged 7 2 .. •• 1 H. Hickey's br g Correspondent 4yrs 7 5 2 E. Andrews's b Income syrs 9 1 ..3 Maxqneteur, 9 13; Tame Fox 8 11; Bonetter 8 6; Festivity 8 1; Boomerday 7 12; Mangamahoe 7 8; Erie 7 5; Stork 7 4; Sunny Jim 7 1; Kareao 7; and Skylight 6 7 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; neck second and third. Time, 2m 13s. TAWHITI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 8|f —Bitholia 7 9 1; Generous 7 2; Goldstar 7 3 3. Mort Avis 9; Equitable 8 11; Marble Crag 84; Velociform 8i; Big Push 7 11; Molleen Oge 7 10; Blissfulness 7 9; Sussex 7 3; Haligan 7 3; Dignity 7; and Ceres 7 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length second and third.

NOTES ON THE RACING

(si'ECIAL TO "the PRESS.")

HAWERA, May 10. The steeplechase season was opened at Hawera to-uay, with the Winter Meeting of the Egmont Racing Club, the card including the Tongahoe Hurdles and the Egmont Steeplechase, as well as a minor jumping event. The weather was unpromising in the early morning, a cold southerly wind bringing up several showers of rain, hut the conditions improved beiore the racing began, and though the course was holding, some very excellent sport was provided by good-sized fields. Wamba was rather better fancied than Simonides lor the 'i'ongahoe Hurdles, with Passin' Through next in favour, whiie Glaaful, Volo, and. Alteration," all looking weil, were al.owed to start at outside prices. Warnba was in front, with Passin' Through for the greater part of the uistance, but he collapsed at the top of the straight, and left Passin' Through to win by a bare length from the fast finishing Ladogeur, who linished five or six lengths in front of Spook, Alteration, Simonides, Volo, and Gladlul never seemed to get fairly going till haif-a-mile from home, when they brightened "up, and finished in a bunch some five or six lengths behind Ladogeur. None of them was very distressed at the finish. The stable-mates, First Line and Foeman, were the only withdrawals from the; Egmont Steeplechase,' and of the" nine left in, Oakleigh, Mattock, and Khartoum, all turned out in good shape, were best backed. _ Paddington Green stopped at the second fence of the double ih lront of the stand, and persistentlv refused to go any further, wmle Sir Solo and Calma, toih fencing wet, thowed the way to Oakleigh and Khurtoum. The four were in front together at the top o« the straight, £ut' Oakleigh and Khartoum dfew out as they approached .the last fence, and the former missing the obstacle was first past the post by half a length from Khartoum, with Sir Solo a further length away, and Calma next. An objection to Oakleigh was promptly endorsed by the stewards, and the judge posted the numbers of Khartoum, Sir Solo, and Calma, in that order. Warner, the rider of .Oakleigh, who obviously was not in a condition to do justice to his mount, was suspended for three months. He had saved several lengths by missing the last fence, and probably would have got no nearer than third had he kept to the proper course. •Master Boris was the popular pick for the Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, but thr e e or four other candidates were well backed, and when the little fancied Kato won comfortably from the favourite, he paid a nice dividend. General Haven, who has more important engagements' ahead, had his chances extinguished by nearly coming to grief over the falling Marehal Neil at the first fence.' He completed the course, galloping and jumping in good form,, but after his mishap he was never within striking distance- of the leaders. Bational with 9st 91b was made a red hot favourite for the Tonka Memorial, and at the end of four furlongs, though Inah and Irapuka still were in front of him, he looked to have''the race in hand, but after catching the Coronet mare at the distance he failed signally to reach Irapuka, who finished up a couple of lengths to the good, with the favourite the same distance in front of Inah. The winner paid a very comforting double-figure dividend. A nice field of fourteen turned out for the Mcßae Memorial, over a mile and a distance, and good sportsmen, after backing Boomerday and other visiting and local gallopers, had the satisfaction of seeing Mr James Bull's jumper Omahu run home an easy winner by three lengths from Correspondent, with Income four lengths further .back in the other place. Rain fell on the way down from Hawera to-night, and the course is bound to be soft agam to-morrow. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. ' APPRENTICES' HACa 8 la' l a ?? VB ' 6f—Ben -"evis ® 21 » Sojae 89; Generous 7 13; Gold 7 e' nv' *' Crc ? w e de Mfnthe 7 7; Otapawa 7 .6; Objector 7 6; Kilkely 7 6.

MANAWAPOTJ HURDLES HANDICAP of 22 3 sovs; ljm—Gladful 11 9; Volo 11 9-' Paesm' Through .10 9; Wamba 10 7; Simonides 10 4; Spook 9 6; Mister Boris 9 2Naughty .9; Halcyon 9 j Mangawai 9 ■ ' ( OPEKE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs j about 2m—Oakleigh 11 9 • KharioU.J? :13 ! fiairen 10 6; Te Maire t t 3; „^ BS t? r ,.? orla 9 6 : Loan 9 6: J£ato. 9 3; Polthoguo 9; Tenacious-9. MOKOIA HANDICAP, of 225 eovs • 6fRational ??,? 8 8; Misagold a 2; Tam-a-roa 8; Birkie 7 10; Inah 7 7; Amber Tips 7 6; Mockery 7; kuia. 6 12. 3

THE SHORT B HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sova; sf—Kegard 0; Orchid 8 11; Ben Nevis 8 4, Pouma 8 .4; Soae Red 8 3; Mixture 7 9 r Loved One 7 9; Cochineal 7; Atapawa 7; Royal Fancy 7; Tupaia 7; Lady Faa 7Creme de Mentha 7; Carabine 7: Silver xorm 7; Boche 7;

or? MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of SCO sova; lm and a distance—Ngata 9 9Income 9 3; Tamo Fox 8 10; Correspondent 6 2; Tanterfield 8 1; Festivity 7 13; Boomerday 7 10; Mangama&oe 7 "8; Erie 7 3Sunny Jim 7 2; Kareo 7 1; Cold Steel 6 10Voluble 6 10; White Blaze 6 7; Equitable 6'/. . ' % \ BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of Vo sovs; 7f—Danger Zone 9 9~, Mort Avia 8 13; Regard 8 12; Crossfire 7 11; Bitholia 8 6; Marble Cra® 8 3; Velocifonn 8 1; Big Push 7 12; Blissfulness 7 10; Molleen. Oze 7 10Generous 7 6; Prioe 7 6; Haligan 7 s\ Suasex 7 3; Midiaalmas 7; Santiago 7.

OANTERBTOY PAEK T.O.'S WINTER MEETING.

[ The following nominations have teen received:— FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP fin harness), of 165 sova; class not better than 3.50; ljta—Mary Wood, Brachycombe, Wild Pointer, Do Oro Maid, Swift Pointer, Totreta, Forest Girl, Locanda Bell, Jeff Dillon, ' Quinona, _ Laurieton, "Peter Nash, Evolution Silent Girl, Whispering Girl, Mi as Babe, Locanda Mac, Vera'a Doll, Ladysmill, Gwenchild, Snider, Aiistos, iJount Harding PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in Buddie), of 180 eovs; for tmhoppled trotters; fan class; 2m—Mushroom, Bonette, Lottie Direct, Sir Wildmoor, Stella Ashley, Imperial Victor, Koraki, Dillon S., ..Renown, Kola Bell, Peter the First, Bon Elect, Rose -Peten, Dragoon Junior, fit. Quentin, Sheiry, ■

Johnnie Bells, Randolph, Waadiligong, Marble Hall, Maori Princess, Welcome Beta. ' PAPARUA HANDICAP (in harness), of 600 sov3; 4.36 class; 2m—Onyx, Tatsy Dillon, Trix Pointer, Bellfafihion, Loganwood, Agathos, Emperor, Sherwood, -2s ancy Stair, Indra, . Matchlighi., Silver Shoa, Vice Admiral, Lord Lytton, Pitaroa, Goldstresm, Man o' War, Wild Briar, Jack Arrah, Paul Default.

MATURITY HANDICAP (in harness), o! 375 eovs; for three-year-olds; l!m—Harold Burwood: AVild Pointer, Tiger Mac, Betrayer, Swift Pointer, Totreta, Percy Dillon, Hvdaspes, Edith Chimes, Proud Logan, En'mett, Adelr.ide Thorpe, Yen, Pincvale, Ratana, Great Hope, Eileen Dillon, Disappear ance.

ADVANCE HANDICAP (in, harness), of 220 sots ; 3.35 class; lim—Blue Chimes, Pedro Pronto, Coldwater, Avenue, Bonny Logan, Cammie, Petar King, Uandy Chimes, Hfse Bingen, Teneriff- 1 , Fernmoor, Gold' Crest, Prince Ath-ai, Coiedrift, Albert Wallace, Elite, Pinal Leave, Fashion Queen, Newcourt, Leila Denver, Energetic, Golden Pippin, Oak nut, Edith Chimes, Kentucky Wood, Lady Wild wood, Turmoil, Lookout, Waipero, Calmness, Kodol, Malachy, Ivy Irvington, Dandy Rose, Ballin, Piincs Burlington, Florrie Audubon, Bing Boy. Huia Bird, Dillon Eddy, Queen Chimes, Oliv o Huon,, Lady Teddington, Golden Peter. ELEVATION HANDICAP (in harass), of 230 sova; for tinhopplcd trotters; 4.53 class; 2m —Mushroom, First Fashion, Electioneer Child, Marietta, Peter McKinney, Two.Bella, Bundaberg, Renown, Bon Sonty, Nighbom, Homeleigh Dick, Merry Bingen, Gay Wilkes, Sally Dillon, Pietec Timmerman, Peter Jackson, Rostrevor, The Plumber, Marble Hall, Drifting Sp«c.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in harness), of 330 sovs; 2.16 class; lm—Onyx, William the First, Ben Lomond, Hayseed, Don Wild, Loganwood, Betrayer, Captain Stanley, Elmperor, Irv-ar, Lady Joan, Rcrke's Drift, Lord Lytton, Glen Mavis, Coil, Star Queen, Guynemer, Pleaßant Mount, Ben Dillon, Imperial Fan, Locanda Dillon, Pitaroa, Guy Dillon, Alto Chimes, Em l . Bell, Jack Arrah, Logan Queen. ™ FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 3CO sovs; 2.18 class; lm—Downcast, William the First, The Rcok, Nellie Scott, Betrayer, Lady Wayward, Sherwcod, Gladeye, Tommy Direct, Nancy Stair, Silver Shoe, Prince Lyons, Oaknut, Rorke's Drift,. Glenboy, Thixendale, Proud Logan, Prinzora, Glen Mavis,Joyful, Xavier, Soprano, Doreen Dillon, Ben Dillon, Imperial Fan, Lens, Ballin, Lord Minto, Bill Brown, Colenut, Hickorywood.

SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP (m eaddle), of 165 sovs; for unhoppled' trotters; Mot better than. 3.50 class; ljm—Gay Child, Gold Digger, Golden Loch, Peter's Pet, Brachycombe, Peter Huon, R-avens-worth, Falsie Phyllis, Sensible Peter, Silver King, Chesterchild, Galindo Brook, Oousm Jenny, Housemaid, Ruby Lincoln, Nada, Mia* Woods, Gentle Ribbons, Rouseabout, Sam Enon, Wai-iti,. Reparation, Red_Oak, Delsie Bell, My Boy, Peter Morn,: Te Kepi, Welcome Whispers, Golden Glade, Stunt Artist.'

PENINSULA'HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; ' 3.80 class; 1 Jm—Lincoln ; Huon, Downcast, Betrayer, Nelli? Scott, Pet«x Cammie, Leah Dillon, William the First, Gladeye, Silver Locanda, »te, Tommy Direct, Leila Denver, Colchester, Proud Logan, Thixen'iale RorkeV ~tift,. Oaknut, Lady 'Swithin. Irvar, Browns Nugget, Joyful, Taoihinu, Doreen Ri-lon, Pleasant Mount, Dandy Rose, Royal Chance, Ben Logun, Ballin, Tar aire, Colenut, Logan Quoen.

KING GEORGE HANDICAP (in harness), of 800 sovs; 4.33 class; 2m—Trix Pointer, Tatsv Dillon, Agathos, Sherwood, Matchlight, Vice Admiral, Locanda Dillon, Man o' War, Jack Arrah LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sovs; 4.47 class; 2m—Dolly Dillon, Blue Chimes, If file Bingen, Dandy Chimes, Grand Denver, Coldwater, Captain Stanley, Prince Athol, Oaknut, Albert , Wallace, Annie's Dream, Kcraki, Placid, Prince Lyonß, Prinzora, Thixendale, Kentu6ky Wood, Oaknut, Joyful, Dillonsliine, Peter Jackfron "Watchman, Prince Burlington, Merry Soul, Dillon Eddy, Alto Chimes, Olive Huon, Bill Brown.

AVIATION HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 4.48 class; 2m —Marvin Junior, Marietta, Jack McKinney, Nighbom, Theseus, Homeleigh Dick, Merry Bingen, Gay Wilkes, Peter Jackson, Kola Boy, Piefcer Timmerman, Master Hal, Harold Child, Ro3trevor, The Plumber, Whisht, Tradesman, JLady Patricia. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; 2.48 class; lim —Onyx, Bellfashiou, rtayseed, Don Wild, _Trix Pointer, Ben Lomond, Agathos, Sherwood, Emperor, Matchlight, Silver Shoo, LoiU Lytton, , Rorke's Drift, Indra, Nancy, Stair, Logan Queen, Glen Mavis, Coil, Star Queen, Guynemer, Locanda' Dillon, Goldstream, Pitaroa, Wild Briar, Jack Arrah, Paul Dufault. . RAILWAY HANDICAP (in liarneßs), of 265 sovs; 2.20 class; lm—Downcast, Pot'er King, Bigamist, Delta, Benny Logan-, Free Pointer, vVilliam the First, Prince Athol, Gladeye, Albert Wallace, Coiedrift, Petrova, Final . Leave, Colchester, Golden Pippin, Energetic, Lonebird, Lady Wildwood, Irvar, Looalism, Malachy,, Florence la Badia, Imperial Fan, HaroM Child, Peter Dillon, Ben Logan, Florrie Audubon, Ballin, Warning Chimes, Lady Teddington, Hickorywood, Logan Queen, Brown's Nugget.

AU REVOIR HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sova; 2.122 class; lm—Van Director, Blue Chimes, Eifio Bingen, Nellie Scott, Dandy Chimes, General Pershing, Locanda Junior, Coiedritt, St. Hubert, Annie's Dream, Placid, final Leave, Elite, Glenboy, Wet Day, AVaipero, Dillonshine, Tirana, Malaehy, Alarm Bell, Wandering Willie, Imperial Fan, Fireman, Westwood Junior, Outstep, Tracey Boy, Ivy Irvington, Watchman, Merry Soul, Rose Coronado Irish Eyes, Olivo Huon, Proud Elsie, Bill Brown, Reta's Greeting.

TBOTTING NOTES. Nominations for the Methven T.C.'s Annual Meeting close to-day. Acceptances for the New Brighton T.C.'s Autumn, Meeting close on Monday at noon. 'l'he Adaington track presented a deserted appearanoe yesterday, and little or no work of importance was accomplished. Amongst the trainers that gave their horseg slow work were E. Carlyon, A. Cox, E. Berry, C. James, F. Hickinbottom, F. Vale, D. Withers, J. J.' Kennerley, G. Phipps, A. Pringie, C Rhodes, and W. J. Smith. The Auckland trainer, J. Shaw, hag arrived at Addington with Pitaroa and Ballin, and the pair are likely to remain here until after Ashburton. After several months' spell, Silver Nut has been taken in hand again, and in future will be trained by J. McDermott. Capriccio has finished racing, as she is in foal to the imported sire Great Audubon; Charge, "who raced' "without success at Forbury Park, and Stormy, both members of E. C. McDermott's team, have been turned ! out for a spell. J. Bryce has a large team in work at Oakhampton Lodge, including: —Alto Chimes, Wild Briar, Taraire, Whisht, Tradesman), Marble Hall, Great Hope. ..atana, Ahuriri, Warning Chimes, La Meriel, Rex Coronado, Man o' War, and several maidens. Trix Pointer and Sherwood are in steady work at Riccarton in view of Canterbury Park. The Southern-owned pacer Matcftfight, who recently went into J. N. Clarke's stable 'at New Brighton, is standing up to his work, and will be raced at. New Brighton anQ Canterbury Park. Excellent response-has been received from owners for the Canterbury Park T.C.'s Winter Meeting. Amongst the horses nominated are:—Trix Pointer, Sherwood, Man o' War, Locanda Dillon, Tatsy Dillon, Loganwood, Indra, Paul Dufault, Don Wild/Wild Briar, Onyx, Ena Bell, Betrayer, Great Hope, Latona, Tiger Mao, Tradesman, Whisht, Homeleigh 'Dick, Jack McKinneV. and Marietta. Seawards who was heavily supported at J) or bury Park, and raced without success, is now an inmate of G. S.- Smith's stable at Sockburn. The Addington owner-trainer, T. G. Fox leaves to-day on a holiday '-visit to AustraLo f? n 8s was omitted 'from the Belfast Handicap at the New Brighton J..0. s Autumn . Meeting,

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION.

MEETING OF THE BOARD.

A meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs P. Selig (president), J. M. Samson, ju. \V. Short, H. "W. Kitchiagjipin, J. H. Williams, H.' I". Nicoll, W. H. Denton. Apologies for abr j&ence were received from Messrs C. F. Mark and B. A. Armstrong. ' South Australian Association. The South Australian Trotting Aeaociai tion wrote applying for affiliation. The president said that he presumed the Association's application meant that the New Zealand Association should : enter into reciprocal relations with it. It was decided that the matter should bo referred to the" New South Wales Trotting Club, and if a favourable reply was re- • ceived irom that body. tho Board should en- j

t«r into reciprocal relations with tho South Australian Association. Waimate Trotting Club. An application from the Waimate Trotting Club for re-registration, was held over until the club gave a guarantee that it intended to hold a race meeting. A Railway Matter. The secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference forwarded a cony of a' letter received from the Minister of Railways, stating that in view of the representations made instructions had been given that free carriage was to be allowed for sufficient fodder for racehorses en out and home journeys. It was decided to thank the secretary ot the Racing Conference for forwarding the copy of the letter. Breach of Rules. At the previous meeting of the Board the chief stipendiary steward, Mr T. H. Davey, had reported the result of the enquiries he had made regarding the owneiehri of the mare Rita Rye. The Board had called on several persons to appear, and show cause why they should not be dealt with for alleged breaches of the rules. In response to this, Mr M. Maxwell attended the meeting. Ho stated that the mare Rita Rye had b?en purchased by Mr S Bennett on behr.lt of himself and Mr W. H. Moxey, and raced in Bennett's name. He knew now that a breach of the rules toad ljeen. committed, but with no ulterior motive as far se he was concerned. A letter was read from Mr S. Bennett, stating that he owned th? mare Rita Rye, but questioned on this point llr Maxwell stated that Mr Bennett ha; 1 , purchased her with monev supplied by himsoU and Mr Moxey, and they also received the money when' she was subsequently sold. It was decided thr.t M. MJX'.VC:!, W. H Moxey, r.nd S. Bennett should be fined £5 each for a breach of the rules. A Question of Ownership. An application wr.s received from J. Gillespie for the re-registration of the horse Shanghai. Thi3 horse was revolted to have been sold several times, but the Board had declined to approve of the transfers, and hod canceled the registration. Mr W. H. Thurlow attended ?.nd gave evidence regarding bi3 connexion -with the ownership of the horse. The matter waa held over for further consideration. The remainder of tie business was deferred to an adjourned meeting to be held at 2 p.m. oil Monday next.

FOUL DRIVING.

DISCUSSED BY TROTTING ASSOCIATION.

At the meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association yesterday afternoon, the question of, foul driving in races was discussed, and a resolution was carried expressing the opinion that if an offence of this nature was proved it should be punished by disqualification. IVlr H. F. iSicoll, who brought up the 'question, said that thirteen years ago, when he first joined the Board, the mat* ter had been discussed, and a sub-cu-m----nnttee had been set up to deal with it, out no action had been taken. foul driving Had been prevalent during th<s whole of that tune, and seemed to b& getting worse. in. speaking of foul driving, he referred to team-driv-ing, crossing, boring and improper use of the whip. These offences were of almost daily occurrence, and very little notice was taken of them. 'this was due to lack of observation on the part of some stewards, a lack of strength on the part of stipendiary stewards, and inadequate punishment when offenders were "carpeted," so that many of their riders and drivers had grown __ to think that these offences were trivial, and part of the game. Stipendiaries rarely saw and recognised these offences, because they often viewed races from a position from which they could only see a brief pol'tion of the race, instead of selecting a point of (vantage where they could command the best oversight of the whole contest. l 7 'oul driving was not dealt with severely enough. ■ He had read that in Australia foul riding hat), greatly diminished since the stewards tliero had taken drastic action against some of the leading jockeys. A fine of £2O or even £SO was no deterrent, especially to a man who had won a race; indeed, it was a direct' incentive to those who used unfair tactics to try them again. Some drivers would plead lack of bad intent, or unconsciousness, of wrong-doing, but an offence was an offence whether intentional or not, and carelessness must be punished as well as ovil intent, because in the harness races the contest was so keen that a careless driver was nearly as dangerous as an intentionally foul driver. Conditions to-day were so serious that it was time all concerned in the progress and good management of trotting should take a stand and determine to check this grave abuse. There were many professionals wJiose habitual clean driiving and general conduct ivere a credit to themselves and the 'sport in which they were engaged, but on the other hand there were some remsmen who habitually used the "win at any cost" methods, and whose presence in a race was often a menace to the other competitors. He made these remarks with the object of calling the attention of those in charge of the spdrt to the need for more energetic action m dealing with this offence, which was equally prevalent to-day on metropolitan and country club courses, It was an abuse to he removed, and it would take severe and intelligent action to cleanse trotting. from this reproach. The president said that it was a pretty severe indictment of those responsible for the conduct of the sport, and it was a pity that if, as Mr Nicoll said, this trouble had ueen going on all the time, it had not bean dealt with. The question of team driving had been reforred to previously, and it should be dealt with severely if proved. One of the troubles was that the stipendiaries frequently viewed the racing from the stewards' stand, which was not always the host vantage point. Mr J. H. Williams considered the stewards' stand was the best place, on many courses, from which Co obtain a view of the racing. He certainly considered that, on the 'Metropolitan Club's course, the stewards' stand gave tho best view. Mr Nicoll endorsed this view. He thought the ideal arrangement was to have two stewards on the track, and the stipendiary steward at an observation point. Mr W. H. Denton agreed with Mr Nicoll's remarks He was satisiled that a great deal of foul driving was going on in which niany professionals were concerned. " j

The president said that he thought the Association must be prepared to take some of the blame themselves for the position. If they; know these things had taken place, and that they wore so serious, they should have varied thee punishment, and made it more severe in cases that came before them. Mr H. W. "Kitchingham endorsed Mr NioolFs remarks. One could not go to racecourses without seeing these offences. He had in mind two recent cases m which the whip had bosn thrown out in frofit of another horse. Cutting in was also prevalent, and not enoueh nctico was tab>n of horses breaking in races. It was common to see them gallop for two or three chain? before they were pulled up. He did not think that club stewards were so keen now that they had the paid stewards. t Mr R. W. Short- said that the difficulty was to get a rider or driver to make a complaint against another man in-the race. Mr Nicoll then moved: —"That the attention of clubs be called to the.prevalence of foul driving—crossing, boring. and the improper use'of the whip. In the opinion of ihe Association a more serious view should be taken of these offences, and where A case is sheeted home disqualification shoulcT be meted out to the offender." This was sconded by Mr Benton and carried. .J