METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18302, 9 February 1925, Page 12

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

. > SUMMER MEETING. Although tlio New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting C'lnh's S:i»>mer .Meeting, confined to mi,-' day. is the least important oi' the chili's fixtures, ii is nevertheless a very enjoyable gathering, and Saturday's meeting <Oll- - prrol of this, am! at the same time provided some •. -ry interesting Taring. After a ra:doubtful-look-ing morning. the v.laLlicr turned out beaut ifllll y fine, and the attendance wu.s very good, though naturally not many visitors from outside districts wore present. Jho course was in good oicler, though rather dusty, and in on© or two events very capital times were registered, though iji the majority of the events the winners were not compelled to do bettor than their handicap times. The efficiency of the management of meetings at Aldington is veil known, and it is only necessary to say that the established standard was well maintained in ail departments by the officials, both honorary and stipendiary. The totalisator investments for the day Showed a slight increase on last year's amount, the figures for the day being £34,7iiG 10s, a.'* against £34.,648 last year, and the increase 'would probably have been greater but for the fact that tho totalisator investments on the second race wero impounded pending an appeal to the New Zealand Trotting Association.

this race was the Lin wood Handicap,in which Lightnin', who was a very warm favourite,_ scored in the easiest i'ashion. The conditions of the race were "for horses that can do 2.17 and hare not dono better than 2.13." At Forbury Park the previous week Lightnin' ran second in a mile race in 2.11 3-ssec, and after she won on Saturday, G. S. (Smith, the owner-trainer of Bellfashion, who finished second, lodged a protest against the winner on the ground that she was ineligible to compete in view of her performance at .Vorbtiry Park. The Judicial Committee dismissed the protest, their view being that Lightnin' was eligible for the race at time of nomination, and was therefore qualified to start. Notice of appeal k> the New Zealand Trotting Association was afc once given and, as stated above, the totalisator investments on the race were locked up. The Midsummer Handicap was marked by high-class performances both by Away, tlie winner, and Ahuriri, the runnernp, their respective times being 4m 28s and-4m 27 4-ss, which bring them within tho New Zealand Oup class. Tlie issue was really confined to these two over tho last quarter of a mile, the solid pace set having most of their opponents in trouble at that stage. Away is one of the most improved pacers seen out this season, and his trainer and driver, E. C. McDermott, i? entitled to credit for the form he has shown. Ahuriri, too, registered his l>est performance over two miles, and was unlucky in being beaten after registering such fast time. Though the Juvenile Haudieao brought out the smallest field of tlie day, there being only five &tarters, it aroused considererable interest because of the appearance of Glenelg, admittedly the best three-year-old of the season. Tho Great Northern Derby winner was standing up hjs opponents a big lead over the early part of the race, but onoe aslced for ,an effort, he soon put the issue beyond doubt, and £ave further proof of his quality. Kohara, who finished second to Glenelg in Auckland, again occupied' that position on Saturday, though had General Bingen's driver not taken things too easily at the finish, Kohara would have been third. The Liverpool Handicap, which produced a very fine finish, was responsible for the biggest dividend of the afternoon, Talent returning his supporters a price over a quarter of a century. That brilliant pacer Realm registered a very attractive performance in winning the Craven Handicap from a good class field. He did not have to put' up fast time, but the manner m .which he won emphasised his claim to b6 regarded as one of the best horses ever 'seen on New Zealand tracks. 'The following are details of the racing:— '

SPREYDON HANDICAP fin saddle), of '3OO sovo: second 60, third 40. For unhoppled trotters. 4m to 8.50 class, lm sf. ' I 11.W'.H. Taiins's oh g SOL by Capital- ' ist aged 48 .. A. D. Chapman 1 2. J. W. Drummond's b g Corwar aged 36 .. •<. . • W. Meade 3 6. A. Butterfield's rn g Dillon S. aged 72 Owner 3 8 Nelson's Guest, 9 Silurian, 10 Mushroom, 14 Brent Boy, (i Sister Beatrice scr; 7 Amborna Wood 24; 4 Electioneer Child 24; 9 Avalanche 86; 1 Jeff 48; 13 Henry Tmcoy; 84 ; 12 Rose Potera 96 also started. Sister Beatrice and Heary Traoey refused to begin properly, and Corwar led past the stand fiom Amboyna Wood, Electioneer Child, and Nelson's Guest. Amboyna Wood broke and lost his place, and going along the 'back Corwar was showing the way to Electioneer Child and Nelson's Guest, with Dillon S. and Silurian at tho; head" of tho next division. With a lan/ to go Corwar was still followed by Electioneer Child, Tint Sol had run into third place, with Nelson's Guest and Dillon ;S. next., In the back stretch Sol moved up' info ecoond place, while Eleo'tToneer Child Was be*ten, and both Nelson's Guest nrtd Dillon S. passed him. Nelson's Guest broke at the tanks, and Corwar an£ Sol went on well clear of the others. Sol . had his epponent's inoasure in tho straight and won by four lengths. Dillon S. was eight lengths away, and then came Electioneer Child and Nelson's Guest. Times—3m 665, 3m -38 l-ss, 3m 57sr LIXWOOD HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 sots ; second 60, third 40. 2.17 to 2.13 class, lm. 1. J. R. MoKenzie's b m LIGHTNIN* by Siaw—Honcat Harry mare aged 36 F. Holmes, jnn. 1 12. G. S. Smith's b g Bollfashion aged ",36 Owner 2 2.-D. Fleit's blk g Hex Coronado aged scr ' .. " " •• R- Berry 3 8 The Rook, .'3O. Thixendale, .21 Ben Mac, 17-Auto, 6 Liberate, 7 Gold Bud, 8 Weaver, 18 Harebell-Direct scr;. 20 Peter Mac 12; 4 Event 12; 13 Phil Smith 'l2;' 19 Idria 12 1 ; '5 : PoSfiimiftt 1"2; 14 Choubra 13; 16 rGrand Denver 24; 36 Asturio, 24; S.Childe Pointer 36; 11 Promenade 48 . also started. Auto, Peter Mac,' Event, - and Asturio lost' their chancel by failing to leave the mark, and-at, the end of. two furlongs the order of the leaders was. Liberate, Ben Mac, Idris, Rex Coronado, i Thixendale. Turning toward tho_ back stretch Ben Mac broke and lost his place and Liberate led from Harebell Direct and Idris, with Lightnin' moving up fast. Xa'ghtnin' was m fourth placo at the tanfes, and, taking charge .in the straight, won very • easijy by four lengths from Bellfashion, who finished fast 'am!.beat Rex Cotonado by a neck. Thixendale was close up fourth and Promenade, who tired in the run home, fifth. Times — 2m 13 l-5a L , 2m 13 4-ss, 2m 17s. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs; second '2OO, third 126, fourth 75. 4.34 class. 2m. • 8. J. McGrhnchy's b g AWAY by Adonis—Castout 6yrs 36

E. C. McDormolt 1 6. R. M. Morten's 1> h Ahuriri Syrs 48 J. Brvco 3 12. Mrs F. C. Allington s bg Whispering Willie aged 04 R. E. Mills 3 4. T.. Rogal's ch h Dalnahine 6yrs scr M.' B. 'Edwards 4 14. E. 3. Smith's b g Fancy Boy aged scr Own bt 0 13. T. H. Ivev's b h Wild Thyme 6y« scr J. N. Chrk« 0 7. J. Ooghill's br g Partner aged «cr S. J. Gallacher t) 8. O. E. Hooper's h g linden aged 24 . . Owner 0 15. G. Hiscox's b h Princ« Derby Syrs 24 B. Jarden 0 5. J. A. Mitchell's b g Billy Sea aged 24. A. Hondnksen 0 1 G.' W. Dransfield's b g Loganwood ' aged 24 ... .. D- Withers 0 2 J. R. McKenaie's b m Lightnin' a"ed 36 inc. 24 pen. F. Holmes 0 9 ' gT Barton's ch. g Adair -agod 36 inc. 12 pen .. •• W. J. Tomkiwon 0 10. Mrs G. W. Walkings b g Harry Audubon aged 48 . . P. Riddle 0 2 J. R McKentie's b h Acron Syrs 81 F. Holmos, jun. 0 11. J. Duffy's b g Logan Chief Byrt 96 inc. 24 pen, J. J. Kennerley 0 (Acron «nd Lightnin' were bracketed.) Billy Sea stood on the mark and Logan Chief was turned ihet wjong way on when

the <>ijn;il was frirrn. I'lrlirr was quickest I■> brgin and lr-d ficui Fancy Boy and Dali;ahine. well clc.ir (if Linden, Wild Tlivnio, :< ntl Prince Derby. At the end of half a mile Prince Derby h::d raced to tiir front and he was followed by Fancy Hoy, I'ar'ntr, Dalnahine, Linden, Away, and Logumvood. There was not much change as ilipv meed -?long the back, and six furlo.!2s from hemn Prince Derby wae still in iron!, with Am-.y, Linden, Loganwood, Lightnin', and Adair next. In the back stretch Away took charge from Linden, Loganwood, and Adair, with Ahuriri "morii'g up fast, and Acron also improving his position. Away and Ahuriri drew away from the others turning towards the straight, and Away, stalling off Ahuriri's chaiicner, won by three lengths. Whispering Wiliie, who finished well, was six lengths away third, with Da-lnahine close tip fourth, neck in front of Acron, with Logan-wood next. Times—4m 265, dm 27 l-ss, 4m 31 4-ss.

PAPANUI HANDICAP fin harness), oi 500 sots; a?cond 125, third To. 4.40 to 4.34 class. 2m. 2. Roid and Fosrgs 7> sr LE TO&O by

Lorene's Todd—La Palcma 6yrs 12 U. E. Hooper 1 1. R. Miller's b m Kissin? Cup 6vrs 12 P. Kiddie 2 4. K. H. Thompson's b m Vera Logan Gyrs GO .. K. C. McDermott 3

8 PfU'r -ivii'.T "cr; 3 Quiver IU: C Lincoln Kaon 3G; 7 JJrownwood 43; 5 Peter Swift 4tf rilso started.

Peter Swift and Brownwood both lost ground at the start, and Le Tcdd led from Peter Kin< in the early stages, but at the end of four furlongs Peter King was showing the way to Le Todd, Kissing Cup, Vera Logan and Lincoln Huon, with Brownwood some distance bac?c sr.3 ' Peter Swift and Quiver still fifriher back. There was 110 change in iho leading division a3 they raced along 1 the back, but Brownwood was making up his ground in gcod stylo. Entering the last, lap Le Todd headed Peter King, and in the back stretch ho led from Kissing Cup, Vera Logan, Lincoln Huon, and. Brownwood. Kissing Cup was in front at the tanks, but in the run home Le Todd had her measure, and won by two lengths. Vera J-ocan was threequarters of a length away, with Peter Swift fourth, just in front of Brownv.-ood. Times—--4m 40 2-os, 4m 40 4-os, 4m 375. CASHMERE HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sove; second 100, third 5X For unhoppled trotters. 4.17 class. 2m. 8. W. J. Moir'a ch m INGLE BINGEN by Nelson Bingen—Necratte syrs 12 N. L. Price 1 3. O. E. Hooper's b g Peter McKinney aged 84 .. .. .. Owner 2 12. 11. O'Brien's b g Peto Peter aged CO A. Hcndrikscn 3 11. W. E. Simes's b g Wondar Why aged scr .. .. .. F. Holmes 0 6. C. Arlington's b m Lady Irving aged scr ■ K. El. Mills 0 IC. J. Eraser's ch g Count Deo aged scr J. l'raser, jun. 0 9. R. Ballantyne's ch m Binginette 6yrs scr .. .. .. W. Warren 0 10. W. Hayward'a ch g The Toff aged ecv J. Bryco 0 2. P. Barwick's ch g Snorter aged 12 P. Gregg 0 17. W. H. Young's b g Pietcr Timmeiman aged 24: .. .. H. Frost 0 4. G. F. Robinson's blk g St. Anthony aged 3G .. .. Owner 0 1. A. and G. Fine's ch g Audcminion syrs 36 .. ... D. Withers 0 18. W. T. Lowe's b g Bon Sonty aged 48

I'. Annett 0 20. D. Archer'a br m Mangontu aged 4S

J. C. Wilson 0 13. H. Newton's b g Sunny Jim aged 48

J. McLenn'an 0 6. R. W. FranJcs's b m Onr Lady aged 48

Owner 0 4. G-. F. Robinson's b m Tiny Moon aged 72 .. .. E. C. McDermott 0 7. G. Barton's b g Kean John aged 72

W. J. Tominkson 0 <J. J. Deyell's 5 g Proud Ata aged 84

inc. 24 pen. •• ,• Owner 0 19. Mm G. W. Watkins'a br h Native King aged 120 .. ..P. Riddle 0 14. J. Seibel'fl b h First Fashion aged 132 J. J. Kennerley 0 (St. Anthony and Tiny Moon were bracketed.)

Mangoutu would not begin properly, a®d at the end of half a rail© Lady Irving, The Toft and Ingle Bingen were well clear of Our Lady, Pete Peter, and The Snorter, the field being -well strung out. There waa little change in the back stretch, but turning' towards the straight The Toff broke, and ha left his feet .again entering the last lap, at which stage Lady Irving was still showing the way to Ingle Bingen with Our Lady, Pete Peter and Kean John next. In the back stretch the field closed up, and) Peter McKinney x>ut in a fast which took him into second place at the tanike. Ho had not been going at all steadily, and broke turning towards the straight and again in the run home. Ingle Bingen led into the straight and won easily by six lengths from Peter McKinney, who TO two lengths in front of Peto- Peter. Kean John was fourth', Snorter fifth, and Our Lady sixth. Times—lrn 43 3-ss, 4m 39 3-ss, 4m 42 3-ss. JUVE.NILE HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; second 100. third 60. For three-year-olds. 5s limit. 1m of.

1. C. M. Olliviev'fi cli g GXjENKLG- by Great- Audubon —Neeratte 60 A. Butterfield 1 2. R. M. Morten's bile c Kohara, 48 J. Bryce 2 3. W. J. Humphreys's b c General Bingen acr •• M. B. Edwards S 4. E. and G. L. Rutherford's b c Kul-

nine scr .. • • - • .. u 5. L. McDougall's b t Halswell Park 'scr J. H. Wilson 0

Halswell Park was slow in striking his gait, and General Bingen led past the stand from Kulnine, with Kohara and. Glepelg some dietanco back. Going along the back General Bingen and Kulnine were fifteen lengthe clear of Kohara, who was two lengths in front of Glenelg, with Halswell Park tailed off. With n lap to go the advantage held by General Bingen and Kulnine had been reduced to four lengths. In the back stretch Glenelg put in his run and at the taniks he was level with General Bingen, and from this stage had the result safe. He won with the greatest of ease by six lengths from Kohara, who caught General Bingen when the latter vu easing up, and beat him for second place by a length. Kulnine was fifty yards away fourth. Times—3m 43 2-sb, 3m 45 4-Ss, 3m 50s.

LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs second 100, third) 50. 4.44 to

4.40 class. 2m. 12. W. F. Magson's blk g TALENT by Calm—Betty Martin 6yrs 48 H Frost 1 3. E. J. Smith's b g Bruce 4yrs scr

Owner 2 13. M. Moir's b m Olive Huon aged 60 li. ( Berry 3

6 George Grafton, 18 Avenue scr; 5 Blue Star 12; 1 Hustler 12; 4 Royal Chance 12; 8 Harold Burwood 21; 10 Choubra 24: 2 Stunt Artist 36; .14 Calmneßa 36; 7 Emulate 36; 11 Black Admiral 36; 16 Jim Logan 36; 15 Reta's Greeting 48; 17 Tobermory 48; 9 Ramaroa 60 also started.

Blue Star, Emulate, and Choubra- lost their chances at the start. Bruce began weli and at the end of half a mile he was in front from Avenue, Harold Burwood and George Grafton. Turning out of the straight Avenue broke and interfered with several of those behind him. With six furlongs to go Bruce was followed by George Grafton, Calmness, Olive Huon and Ramaroa, with Talent close up and Hustler, who had begun slowly, improving his position. In' the back stretch Ramaroa put in a good run, and at the tanks the order was Bruce, Ramaroa, iGleorge Grafton, Ct/mi nesa, Talent and Hustler. Bruce led into the straight, but in a good finish Talent beat him by a length with Olivo Huon a reck away, third. Calmness was fourth; Stunt Artist fifth and Harold Burwood sixth. Times—4m 40s, 4m 44 l-sa, 4m 39 2-ss.

CRAVEN HANDICAP (in harness), of +OO boys; second 100, third 50. 2.47 clsiss. lit". 3. J. Barrett's blk li REALM bv Kibb onWood— Levuka aged 72 P. Riddle 1 4. W. H. Norton's b m Bonny Lcgan 6yrs 24 .. .. !"• Holmes 3 7. L. G. King's b ni Onyx aged 60 J Messervey 3 5 Fancv Bov, 12 Aeturio, 8 Emperor, B Vera Logan scr; 13 Paul Dufauit 12; 1 Promenade 12; 3 Pearlie Chimes 12 bracketed with Realm; 1L Ouimet 24; 2 JackPotts 21; 9 Alto Chimes 36; 10 Landlord 36; 4 Great Bingcn "i bracketed with Bonny Logan also started. Fancy Bov was quickest to begin, and at the end of halt a mile he was leading from Vera Logan, Promenade. Emperor, Bonny Logan, Ouimet and Jack Potte. Going along the back the field closed up, and Vera Logan lost her place. Fancy Boy was still in front parsing the tanks, his closest attendants being Promenade, Bonny Logan, Ouimet and Realm. Once the straight was reached Realm put in his claim and won decisirely by a length from Bonny Logan, who via a length in front of Onyx, with Great Bingen fourth and Promenad9 fifth. Times—2m 44e, 2m 48 2-53, 2m 45 4-ss.

NOTES ON THE RACING. A VETERAN PERFORMER. The field engaged in the Spieydqn Handicap was not a strong one, and it included a number of horses that had been raced freely this season without success. Sol, an aged gelding by

Capitalist, effected a surprise and v.-on with something in hand. He started eleventh favourite, and paid a handy double-figure dividend. It is close on three seasons since the winner raced, and during that time was running on the hills. Previously he was very fast but most erratic. The spell appears to have done him good, as from start to finish he trotted kindly and had the result in safe keeping a long way from home. Corwar went his best race this season. The son of Rothschild was always well placed and easily beat all but the winner. Despite a couple of mistakes, Dillon S. finished third, with Electioneer Child fourth iu front of a strung-out field. A Protest. C'oronel, Olive Huon, and Ben Dillon were the only scratchings in the Linwood Handicap, leaving twenty-one starters. Lightnin' was a warm favourite. and then came a big drop in the with Rex Corona do, Childe Pointer, and Event the best backed of the others. There was a general mix-up at- the start, partly due to the misbehaviour of several competitors, including Weaver, Auto, Peter Mac, Event, and Asturio, who failed to strike their gait smartly. Over the first furlong there was some vigorous riding for positions, and the first to show out was Liberate, who. along with Ben Mae, Rex Coronado, and The Rook, were well clear of the others. Going into the back straight, Ben Mac broke and interfered with several of those behind him, and the field spread out. This assisted Lightnin' to get a good passage, which her rider took advantage of, and, easily holding her own over the last two furlongs, she scored an easy victory over Bellfashion, Rex Coronado, and Thixondale. The success of Lightnin' was anticipated, as she raced prominently at For bury Park towards the latter en;l of the month, and on her recent showing is hack to her best form. Bellfashion easily beat all but the winner, while Rex Coronado, Thixcndale, Liberate, Rarebell Direct, and Idris made the best showing of the others.

After the race a protest; was' entered against the winner by the owner of the second horse, 011 the grounds that Lightnin' was not eligible to start. The protest was dismissed, but notice of appeal was given, and the dividend and stakes were impounded.

Away's Improved Form. All the acceptors started in the Midsummer Handicap. For threeparts of the journey it was a fine race, when Away, Ahuriri, Loganwood, and Lightnin' drew clear from the others. Away led into the straight, and, stalling off a strong challenge from Ahuriri, Won nicely at the finish. The winner Away is a six-year-old gelding by Adonis from Castout. Six months ago he was racing in moderate company, and on Saturday's performance must be regarded as one of the best pacers seen out this season. He is trained, by E. C. McDermott, who drove him in the race, and by registering 4m 28s qualified for the New Zealand Trotting Cup. Ahuriri finished second. The halfbrother to Taraire was on his best behaviour, and although beaten was far from disgraced. His time, 4m 27 4-ss, also made him eligible for the big November handicap. Whispering Willie finished strongly, and defeated Dalnahine for third money, with Acron fifth. The last-named went away well and paced a good race. Partner, Linden, Fancy Boy, and Prince Derby wero prominent for three-parts of the journey, and so was Lightnin', who was penalised 24yds for her win in the previous race. Neither Wild Thyme, Adair, nor Harry Audubon threatened danger. Billy Sea did not leave the mark and Logan Chief lost any chanec ho possessed through being turned the reverse way the field was dispatched. In the middle stages of the race ho made up a lot of.ground, but was not equal to the occasion.

Le Todd Successful. Le Todd gave a nice display of trotting amongst the pacers in the Papanni Handicap and won nicely from seven others. The son of Lorene's Todd and La Paloma began smartly and was always. in a good position. Over the last two furlongs lie outstayed Kissing Cup and "Vera Logan, who fought out a keen finish for second money, victory resting with the former by a small margin. Lincoln Huon and Peter King ran well for twelve furlongs, but Quiver, Peter Swift, and Erownwood lost their opportunity after the start by refusing to settle down.

Backers Astray. There was no scratching in the Cashmere Handicap. Audominion was favourite, and there was solid support for Snorter, Peter McKinney, and the coupled horses St. Anthony and Tiny Moon. Ingle Bingen quickly settled down to her work, and, making no mistakes, had the result in safe keeping a long way from home. Early in the season the daughter of Nelson Bingen and Nee rat te showed promise, but trained off, and after three defeats has struck form again. She recently paid a visit to the American-bred stallion Guy Parish and may shortly retire from the race track. Peter MeKinney beat all but the winner. In patches he trotted very fast, but lost too much ground owing to making more than one mistake. Pete Peter trotted pleasingI 3*, and only for breaking three furlougs from home would probably have finished closer up than third. Ivean John showed his usual dash, and finished fourth, just behind the placed horses, with' Snorter and Our Lady at the head of the others. The Juveniles. In a field of live horses Glenelg, winner of the Great Northern Derby at Auckland hist December, was backed down to .odds-on.in the Juvenile Handicap, and after allowing General Bingen to act as pilot for ten furlongs the son of Great Audubon and Neeiatto took charge and won with ridiculous ease in the fast time of 3m 43 3-us, or better than 2m ISs to the mile. Gletielg was sent to the post in first-class fettle by W. Warren, and is undoubtedly the best three-year-old seen in commission this season. General Bingen entered the home straight several lengths clear of Kohara. and his driver, thinking that second money was beyond doubt, eased him up, withi the result that Kohara beat General Bingen home for second money. Kulnine ran well for a mile, while Halswell Park, after beginning badly, was always in the ruck.

An Outsider Scores. The Liverpool Handicap was an interesting race, and the final issue was in doubt 'until the leaders passed the judge's box. Talent scored by a narrow margin from Bruce, and Olive Huon, closely followed by Calmness, Stunt Artist, and Harold Burwood. Bruce began well and led the field until fifty yards from home. but. despite a strenuous effort on the part of his driver, he was beaten into second place by Talent, who has performed most consistently this season. The winner is owned by the Eakaia sportsman Air W. F. Magson and paid over a quarter of a century. Olive Huon responded gamely under pressure and finished close up third, after being amongst the leaders for most of the journey. Calmness was beaten out of a place, with Stunt Artist and Harold Burwood fifth, and sixth respectively. Tho favourite Hustler began slowly and lost most of his handicap. In tho middle milo ho

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improved his l)ut "was left without a final run. In the straight the first time, Black Admiral fell and dislodged his driver, M. E. Edwards, who appeared to get a bad fall. Fortunately, he quickly regained his feet and was little the worse for the accident.

An Australian's Success. Kcalra, driven by P. Biddle, was seen in a favourable light in. the Craven Handicap, and much of his success was due to the judicious manner in which he was driven, by the ex-Austra-lian reinsman. Bonny Logan, -who is earning a reputation for consistency ■without a win, beat all but the winner, with hor stable mate Gifeat Bingen fourth. Onyx showed a return to form by finishing third. The favourite, Promenade, had every chanco, but tired badly over the last two furlongs. Fancy Boy and Vera Logan wore prominent for seven furlongg, hut Potts raced without dash, and Paul Pnfault, who is usually n quick beginner, did net leave the mark.