SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18308, 16 February 1925, Page 12

SPORTING.

Nominations for the M»rlborpugh Racing Club's Summer Meeting oloae to-morrow.

Acceptances for the Canterbury Jockev Club's Summer Meeting are tine ftt 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at which time also subscriptions aro due for the Middle Park Plate.

The Good Night gelding Prowler broke down while contesting the tost race at the Poverty Bay Turf Club s Meeting on Saturday. . Followers of J. T. Jamieson's team will not hare very pleasant recollections of the second day of the Taranaki Jockev Club's Autumn Meeting of USS. With the exception of Landslide (unplaced) the members of.the team were very heavily supported, and though I>al Eaton and Spoony returned small dividends for second, whatever' returns were made bv these two would be swallowed up by the non-success of Gold Acre in the Taranrki Stakes.

10. George turned out three winners at New Plymouth on Thursday. These were Stork, Oration, and Rafcv. . The acceptances for the Electric Hack Handicap at Rotorua to-day will necessitate another division.

The Wingatui trainer F. Shaw will he present at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting on with Olymnia, Rob. and Solway. Othe. trainers' frbm outside provinces will be vi*itin<r Riecarton on that day and the fixture" appears likely to eclipse tho very puocessful gaitfienn-g Jfckl last February.

Thursday's win on Pilliewinkie was F E Jones's third successful ride in the Dunedin Cup. He wored on Stepdancer in 1907 and on her daughter, Warstcp, in 1915. T Llovd has kept Sunart on bis Tegs" for a long time and praise in no little measure is due. to him for the*. successes achieved by the Sunny Lake adding in the past. During the runof the Egmont Cup Sunart save out'and a long spell will be necessary.

Uwatoetoe, the winner of the Ki«onrHaa<lic»if at the Poverty Bny Tiirf Cub's Meeting on Saturday, has been verv consistent during the wst few months. In her eight runs diirino- the current season she has been in the money seven times, made up ot three win's, three seconds, and one third. All her efforts have been m modest company, but the Polydamon fitly can be ticked off as a reasonable prospect farther afield than the bisborne district. She is from Lyrome, hv Birkenhead—Lyrebird, by ' bt. L*gcr—Lyre, by Patriarch—Lyra, by Thofmanby.' •

Some owners have much more faith in the prowess, of prominent horsemen than tho general, public, and m the Nurserv Handicap at New Plymouth Koval 'Mint carried no less than 201u overweight to secure the services or 11. Reed, Royal Mint, was filth favourite in the field of seven and was not in the first three at the finish.

J, Cray, son of the well-known horseman H. Gray, scored his first success in New Zealand by piloting Mountain Bell to victory in the Mokau Hack-.Handicap.at New Plymouth on Saturday. ...'.,.

The Auckland horseman P.. W- M?Tavish was not long, adding to his winning list after having his license restored. He won - on ; No Response and tfralla at theTftranaki J.O. Meet-ing,-on Saturday.

Apple Dig Won and Eaton Bells, two winners at "Wrogatui on Saturday, are' Austrnlian-bred. t Both are' useful and should take a hi«h place amongst southern horses in the near future. Avola, was decidedly, lwne in front when - doing: Ker preliminary on Thursday «.t New PlymiDuth. It seemed a big risk starting this gaodmnre on the hatd track;. She : d>id not remain tor the; second, day on Saturday. A northern. winter ' expresses his opinion that MurAahi lias trained- off. His form at both Hawera and New Plymouth was not his true form by any means. He seemed unable to stay, and staying-»was regarded as his.forte.

TreriHiaa and Cawnpore, who won at Rotoru*'On Saturday, are; Australianbred geldings, and each is likely to bring hia aire into prominence.with another yea&r on to his age. Cawnpow was-sent .to Sydney in the spring to be infamedl for the Australian Derby, but showed little form before coming back t» the dominion. He seems useful over asltortioouTse. - ■

Alaric may be aanongst the TfinncTs again shortly. Hd has been sprinting fairly well on the track at and '-will mote than pay his.way if. he takes kindly to the jumping business, which is to be during the coming winter;

'Deluge appaten't|y is riot a good : is expected, to be prominent in his engagements on hia. home course, Wangaaroi, next week. ' Attractive briiit up a good reputation bv his track work early this season, but ha» yet taireproduee this in public. After a bad passage in his race at. the recent meeting.aSb, Hawara, several keen fblidwers at the game marked him\bff as a probable winner in the near future. Heis engaged atn MFangaitui on ~Thursday, and worked, well qyer,; seven furJongaon Saturday.."..' .. ~ ~; 1 ' Ttfr- G;'- M." The Thorn: and.v Anklet' (will be prominent

in some oi their immediate engagements if track work is a. reliable guide, . i 'When the appeared for the Newmarket Handicap,to- be run ; at

jnext month, surprise/ was expressed by almost eWery sporting writer ' Jn Australiajthat thte New Zealand-bred gelding The Hawklshbuld "be «sked to ' coneetde ; w«ught.td the English- horse ThevNighfePatjtoL .The pair had" met twice previously, and The Night Patrol had won each "time. .This was in bad going, and. Mr' J. Davis, the , V.R.C.. handicapper, itpok a; '.different vieW of " the form displayed, and aiter The Hawk's brilliant win over The Night Patrol in the St George Stakes at Caul- / field on-Saturday, it'wouldappear that ''- his judgment is fully vindicated. The Hawk won the St. George Stakes last year from a' field of very good ;per- "'-[' formers, and later inthe meeting carried ! off the Caulfield Futurity Stakes from /another good field. His owner-trainer, ;;■ the New Zealander J. M. Cameron, seems ; to understand the spn of Martian thoroughly, and though this brilliant gelding does not getVanything beyond a

middle, distance well, he wins moat of /his races on a light preparation. Up tb ?-a ; many Australian critics think that ho.is .likely to extend even Gloamshould ; they meet .in. Sydney * at' Easter. '' " " ■""': : :" "

. Among, . yearling failures at theitucETm ißhglahd are the half-brothers "Westward Ho (Swynford r-Blue ...Tit), ani Blue Ensign (The TffcFaich.—Blue Tit)l Blue Ensign, who cost 14,500 guineas, is standing at a fee of £B4,.and .Westward-- Ho ; (11,500 guineas) at £49. -.. '■■> "

.. This-year.'s Liverpool Grand National. 6te*plechaae carries £SOOO added money '(including a trophy valued c ai £260). The first forfeit is £O, then another of £SO, and a sweepstakes for starters, of £IOO. The owner of "the second horse gets £7OO, third £4OO, and fourth.

£150." The maximum weight is 12st 71b, and the minimum lOst. The idea of making a difference of only 2at 71b between the. top and bottom is to keep

orit?riit>bisb, sui, despite that/ the field Vill, as usual, include horses that have bat little chance of getting iountb A cup valued at £SO goes to the trainer of the .winner;.and the rider gets a 1 cup yroxth *25;,« •»•.-•■

DUNEDIN J,p.'S AUTUMN MEETING. , , (SPBCUI. TO *JHS PMB3-")" DUNEDIN, February 14. The Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meet ing -was concluded to-day in fine weather. The ti»ek w»s fast and there wis a very Urge attendance. The totalisitor handled £33,703 for the day as compared with £81,855 on the second* day last year, making a total for the meeting of £65,929 10s as compared with £'60,591 10s last year. Results:

. OWHIRO HURDLE HANDICAP, of 225 sot*; ljm—2 FRENCHMAN 11 fl A. E. Ellis 1; G Cairnmuir 10 5 2; 7 Raconteur 9 5 3. 3 Red Admiral 11 9: 5 Londonderry 11 6: 1 Camel Amble 9 11: 4 Soldier's Pride 9 9 also started. The race was & chapter cf accidents. Red Admiral, Londonderry, Soldier's Pride, and Camel Amble coming to- grief in turn. Frenchman won easily by four lengths with Raconteur ten lengths away. Time, 2m 51 3-ss.

-HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs: st—--2 CENTREPIECE 8 1 car. 8 6 F. E. Jones 1: 3 Quickforrn 7 13 2; 1 Circulation 9 10 3. 1 Overhaul 8 10 bracketed with Circulation; 7 Haphazard 7 12- 4 John Bradbury 7 5; 6 Margaret Birney 7 3: 5 Gay Flower 7 3 also started. John Bradbury :ind Centrepiece led out from Quickforrn and Circulation. Centrfpi;cc won nicely by three lengths: heads separating the nest three. John Bradbury was fourth. Time, lm 2 2-ss.

WARRINGTON HANDICAP of 250 aovi: lm—2 APACHE 8 2 F. McKay 1; 5 Barmaid 89 2: 1 Jubilance S 6 3. C Obligio 8 13: 4 Hungry Hill 8 5: 7 Fairy Ring 81; 3 Fresco 7 12; 8 Roman Archer 7 7 also started. Apache and Barmaid made most_ of the running and th? former won by half a length; same distance between second and third. Time, lm 39 l-ss.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 bovs; 6f—--3 EATON BELLS 7 6 c»r. 7 1 P. O'Connor 1; 1 Winkie'e Best 7 11 car. 7 13 2; 2 Geranial 7 12 car .7 7 3. 5 Dancing Days 8 10; i Monoxide 7 1 as; started. Dancing Days and Eaton Bel's led out and made the running throughout.' Eaton Bells won by half a length. Four lengths second and third. Time, lm 14s.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; second 100, third 50. lim. 1. R. Graham's b g DEUCALION by Demosthenes —Mocking Bird aged 8 G i J. Beale 1 i. J. M. Samson's blk g Mounta'n Lion syrs 7 9 .. .. .. ■■ - 3. L. C. Halctt's ch m Ravenna 6yrs 7 6 3 . 2 Listening Post 9 1; 5 Star Ranger 7 also started. Mountain Lion ciiiickly took charge and carried the field along to the distance, where Deucalion put in a strong chaJenje and won by half a length with Ravenna six lengths away. Time, 2m sa. A track record.

WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 20ft sots; 6f--3 APPLE DIGHTOX 9 5 F. Voight 1: 5 Rapier 8 2.; 1 Clontarf 8 13 3. 7 May time 8 10; 9 Bonnie Lake 8 8: 10 Royal Wink 8 8: 6 All Style 8 7; 2 Sweet Melody 8 5; 11 Cornflower 85; 12 Nope 82; 1 Armchair 8 2; 8 Solway 8; 13 Benjamin 8 also started. Clontarf and Sweet melody were the first leaders with Apple Dighton handy. In the run home, Apple l)ighton won easilv by three lengths, halt- a length second and third. Time, lm 14 l-ss.

-iAZLETT MEMORIAL PLATE, cf 000 sovs; second 120, third «>. Weight-for-age with penalties, lm. 2. Clarkson and Pearson's ch s RED WINK by Winkle—Ada Merliug oyrs '9 11 .. C. Emerson 1 1. L; C. Haalett's b g Loughrea 6yra 9 1 2 .3. Theo. Russell's b g Sun tip 3yis 8 12, 3 The only starters. v Sun Up led to the distance, where the others challenged. In a great race to the post, Red Wink won bv a, short neck with Sun Up a head away. Time, lm 40 l-ss.

ABBOTSFORD WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 *OTs;-7f-8 ALL BRITISH 7 7 T. Metcalfl; 1 Sartor 7" 11 2; 3 Gay Juliet 8 3 3. 4 Kilfane 9 2; 2 Ton .Score 8 11; 7 Bonnie Wiukie 8 10; . 5 .Monoxide 7 10; 10' Castellan 7 7; „11 Hurdy Gurdy 7 7; 6 Kilbarry 7 7; 0 Ineursio 7 7 also started. All British was first. out and leading all the way, won by a.' short neck, with a length between second and third. Monoxide, was fourth. Time, lm 27 ; 2tss.

'Notes on" the-Racing. The weather was perfect for the concluding day of'the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting.' The course wajs hard and a mim"bei of-horses went-very short on it. The Owhiro; Hurdles was a chapter of accidents, the' hlfd ground no doubt beingresponsible for them. Red Admiral turned a somorsault at the stand hurdle and all thought he had broken his back, but after a minute or so he scrambled to bis feet,, but was very shaky. Londonderry fell at the next fence, and then Soldiers' Pride overjumped and toppled over at tho hurd:e bv the seven furlongs post, when he was bowling along well in front. Finally Camel Amble crashed through the second last fence ■when he looked to have a royal chance 01 ■winning. After thai Frenchman centered home. None of th» riders was hurt. All the acceptors went to the post for the Hopeful Handicap, and they were a. rather nice-looking lot, not a high-class colkctioji, but horses that are likely to be usehil'Vith age. Circulation ran a great race under her Set lOlh; always out fighting for the leacLgn the outside «{ two, she was only just beaten by inches for second mon*y. QtiicHorm, who ran second, went rather short in'her preliminary. John Bradbury, a good sort of a gelding by Paper Money—Ena, who was makinjc his bow to. the public, ran a good race. He was very green, and it'looked as if he would have run aeoond with a- wore experienced horseman on top. Nothiug showed less experience than the winn;r,- Centrepiece, by The' a full-grown brown colt: He was star gaailig once he hit the lead, ana Jonea had to keep hard at him to get to the winning post first. Gay Flower refused to line np to the barrier and was left, while Margaret Birney was very shy of the barrier, and dwelt when the tapis weve released. Overhaul was never dangerous. . The publio went t for Jubilance m the Warrington Handicap. Though always N well placed, the favourite never looked likely to win. In fact, the race was always :v rualch between Apache, who von, and Karmaid, who finished second. Apache v.-or. hijvdily, but he certainly crowded Barm.iid c-ver the last hundred vards. This, however, did not affect the result. Fresco ran* a fair :aoe, , but Hungry Hill went like a duffer. Obhgw who went n good race into fifth place, fill into a ditch on the day between the rates i and this could not have done her 'any s;ood. ! Dancing Days, Gerani»l, Winkle's test, and Monoxide went rather short \n their canters before the Flying Handicap. The start .was good, but Monoxide was too eore to go with the others. Geranial, after getting away well, was too sore to show her beet, and she was never a danger. Lston Eolle. ran £ better Tace than on the first day, and galloping boldly, she oad er.asrh left to stall eff Winkie's. Best.over the list fusions after the Winkie ge.tling 10.-.ked to •have her measure. Winkie's Best did not run a good race, and there is -no doubt biit that he felt'the ground • vny hni". Had the sting ,been out of *he ground the re- , suit woulcl probably have \>een niffercnt. Listening Post, Ravenna, and t'.tar Rtnger 1 Went down short in their ]>.elim:uanes for itbeDunedin Jockey Club HanJicip, with Deucalion and Mountain L;"oa rar.'r.g down like tigeTs. Dencalion was bst icr a leng way, but turning for home he ran round and never looker! likelv to get beaten. Liatoning Post, who was an almost even money, chance with were 10 tickets between themi-in the .'order- cf favouritism, went down verv short in his cantor, aud lie never threatened danger. Mountain J-ion, as .'"usual, set out to wjn all the-way, and was beaten, although he struggled a_loug with the greatest gameness, and lud Deucalion- doing his best in the inst furlong. Ravenna, who stripped well, did n-t inn his nsual generous race, and probably she likea the sting out of the ground. Star Sanger was outclassed. Why Clontarf was made favourite for the Waihola Handicap, is a mystery. On the previous day's running Apple Diguion should have been favourite, but he was allowed to go out a poor • third choice '.om Clr.ntarf and Sweet Melody. There is veiy. little to ea'v about the race. Apple Dighton. who wa's always well placed, was a winuer at any stage, but h* was lucky, aa Rapier, who finished at a great pace, might have beaten him had he got elear early m the rsce. There wero onlv three runners in the Hazlett Memorial. Red Wink stripped a very fit horse while Loughtea looked big and backward,, but on the strength cf a great gallop over seven furlongs he w«s sent out favourite. The surprise of the race was Sun Up. He looked light but seasoned, and as aoon as the barrier was.released he went for the money. Turning for home Sun Up was in charge, doing his best with Loughrea and Red Wink being ridden along to get him. Rarely has a better finish been seen on any course. Sun Up struggled to hold his advantage, while Loughrea and Red Wink were hard at it, and the result was that the three went past the post - together,. the judge's verdict bein? Red Wink first. Loushviea. second, Sun Up third. Red Wink deserved to win, as he had to cover much more ground than his two opponents. At "the same time it must be noted that there is I not a harKtieanper in New Zealand who has J asked Red Wink to give Loughrea 101b. I Thel;meeting was brought to a conclusion ! with the- Welter Handicap, for which Sart- ! ist waa sent out a good favomrite. -There is httle to say abont the race. All British set.out io wia all the ,wav, and he did. A I furlong from home Sartist looked to have his

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MASTERTON R.C.'S SUMMER MEETING.

(SPBCUL TO "THE P*EBS.") MASTERTON, February 14. The Masterton Racing Club's Summer Meeting!:, was held to-day in fine •weather. The gcing was good, there wan « large attendance, and the totaliastor handled £12.533, as against £12,830 last vear. Resulta:

TRIAL STAKES, cf ISO sots. "Weight 8 7; 5:"-l LADY IDEAL C. Browne 1; 2 BirthMark 2:' 4 Otauru 3. 3 Red Glow, 10 Pinter Boy: 9 De Luxft; 8 Gold Pan; 5 Daphne Bnice: 6 Temnean; 7 Rahiwi *l»o started. Won by a ntck. Time, lm 1 4-oe. TELEPHONE H...»r>ICAP. of 130 sora: sT—l LAKE CRU 8 6 M. McDonald 1; 5 Bonomel 73 2; 3 Miss Odille 7 12 3. -2 Willow Wai S: t Mountain Je,an 7 7; 6 Bonlita 8 13 also 3tsri*d. Wen by hall a length. Time, lm 4 5-Ss. FLYINO HANDICAP, of 150 sovs: 6i-3 AYONLEA 6 7 C. Butler 1; 1 Peneua 9 1 2: 4 Ladv-firgers 7 9 3. 2 Tirwbari 7 7 also started. Won by » head. Time, lm 14 S-ss.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 250 .-ovs; second 5". third 25. Urn.

3. W. H. .BallingerS br m STREAM by Sunnv Lake—Willena ovrs 6 7 C. Butler 1 1. W. R. KembalP* b g Ki If aire 4yrs 8 S 2 2. C. F. Vallance's br g Little River aged 7 10 .. .. ..3 4 Merry T>ay 9 2 also started. Won by a head. Time, 2ra 11 2-ss. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 130 ?ovs: for two-year-olds; sf—7 TNOE 7 3 A. Martin 1; 1 Mo'ion 7 3 2: G Pe?jrv Ford 7 3 3. 2 Standard 8 3; 3 Grand National 8 1:4 Sleet 7: 5 Avanonei 7 3; 8 At'uda 7 3 a!sc> started. Won by a length. Time, lm 1 2-ss.

MASTERTON WELTER, cf 130 *ovs; 7f —I LADY GAY 9 12 J. T. Young 1 ; 6 Birthmark 9 2; 1 Bonnie Nurse 9 2 3. 2 Hyama 10 5: 3 Bonomel 9 10; 5 Otaum 9 2:7 Manchester 9 also started. Won by a length and it-half. Time, lm 295.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 150 sovs: lm-2 PRONTO 7 2'A. Browne. 1; 1 Kilceit S 10 2; 3 Asriform 7 13 3. 5 Jackaroo 7 8; t Corned'. - Pri ice 6 7 also started. Won by th:ce lengths. Time, lm 42 l-ss. DASH HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 6f— 1 BLONDE 9 If. S. Bagby 1: 3 Lady Gay 7 0 2; t Pillage 7 10 3. 5 Bonrina 8 5; 2 Lake Urn 8 5; 6 Daphne Bruce G 7 also started. Won by two lennths. Time, lm 11 2-Ss.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB'S

SUMMER MEETING

(special to "the teess.")

GISBORXE, February 14

The Poverty B*y Turf Club's Summer Mcetir.2 was concluded ts-day in fine weather. T,uerc whs a lajrge attendance. The. going w£&'good. The totalisatcr investments umciirted to £19,832, as against £IB,BIB for the corresponding day last year, an increase of . £lOl3. The investments for tho' two days were £57,902, compared, with £34,091 for the Summer Mcetin? in 1021; an increase of JS.JSII. Result*:

EPSOM HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; lm—o MAXGATOETOE 8 3 J. Nixon 1; 3 Goocj Sport 10 3 2; 5 Battle Knight 10 4 3. 6 General Carr;ngton 8 3; 4 Sweet Heather 7 11; 7 Martini 7 7; X Smo!<e 7 7 also started. .Necks separated the placed horses. Time, lm 43 l-ss.

SECOND HURDLES, of 150 sovs; ljni—--6 MONTE 10 2 J. Nixon 1: 3 Birica 11 1 2; 2 Demagogue 11 5 3. 1 Merry Bells 10 8; 4 Silvoriish 10 5; 0 Whispering Sarn 9 also started. Won by half a head; a neck between second and third. Time, 2m 4fecc.

COOK HACK HANDICAP, cf 130 sovs; 6f-2 WAIOEKA JACK 8 7 J. Nixon 1; 4 Huikai 7 13 2; 6 Polyphemus 8 5 3. 3 Night Son? 9; 5 Mevekara 7 10; 8.. To Kupenga 7 7; 7 Sangfroid 7 5; 1 Somplice 7 5; 9 Dutchie 7 also started. Won by a <neok; same between second and third. Time, lm 15 3-ss. , '

SUNDERLAND STAKES, of 300 sots; second 50, third 20. lm. «. A. G. Tuvnbull's ch f STARTLE by / Flying Start—Tapora 4yra 710 A. G. Hobson 1 4. F. E. Loomb's br g Desert Glow«4yrs,

8 5 .. .... -.2 1. F. Hall's br gTe Kuri aged 9 3 .. 3 3 Scotch Mixture 9 13; 5 Correspondent 8 7: 2 Dissertation 8 7'; 7 Haurangi 8 6; 8 Theie.B 6; 9 Smoke 6 7; 10 Whanoko 6.7 also started. Won bv half a length: a head between second and third. Time, lm 41 2-53.

! PUBLICANS' PURSE, of 1M sovs; sf—- ' ] TUTANKHAMEN 8 2 R. Hunt 1; 2 Civiliarni 10 2 2; *- Bonus 7 2 3. 5 Fort George 7 3: 3 Serenacfc 7 2; 6 Merekira 7 also staitod. by half a length; a head between second and third. Time, lm 2 2-o^ec. MAIDEN HANDICAP, cf 130 sovs; 6f—--2 CARNIOLA 8 3 A. G. Dixon 1; 4 Only Hope 7 11 2; 1 Mixed Heather 8 5 3. 3 Polydiiaas 8; 7 Gold Dot 7 11; 5 Leviathan 7 11; 10 Orthodox 7 11; 9 Our Day 7 11: «Tok«. 7 11; 8 Manutai 7 il also started. Won by three-quarters of s> length; half a length between-second and third. Time lm 16 14s.

ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP, of 130 6ovs; 7f-3 SEMPLICE 7 6 A. Heath 1; 3 Blue Jay 7 6 2; 5 Charming Prince 7 3 3. 1 Jubilee 8 7; 6 Call Boy 7 3; 4 Kings Up 7 also started. Won by half a length; three-quarters of ft len«th between second and third; Time, lm 28s.

FAREWELL HANDICA-P, of 150 sqvs; fif—l KOODOO 9 7 E. Manson.l; 3 Crisis 78 2; 2 Heatherspris 9€ 3. 4 Prowler 7 2 "also started. Won by two lengths; half a length' between second and third. Time, lm 14 2-ss.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

V.A.t.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (>T CABMS—PBSSS ASSOCIATIOX—COPTBIOHT) lAU3TKAUAK AND K.Z. Ck»Vt ASSOCIATIOH.) (Received February 15th,' ,5.5 p m.) MELBOURNE, Tebiuai-y 11. The weathe? was fine for 'he meeting at Csralficld to-day, and the trucks wore in gt-yd order. There "was a large attendance. Following are the results of the principal events: — FEDERAL STAKES, cf 1000 sovs; second 175, third 75. For two-year-olds. H. P. MoLachlin's b g POSTbCUIfT by Cyklon—Xena Bell .. .. 1 P. Russell's ch f Wai-Lu by Woorak— P«ntolette . ■ • ■• , ■ • 2 J. E. Brewer's b f Laveuse by Wolawa— Trey. ■• -• •• •• 3 Twenty-two started. _ Won after a good finish by a neck. Time, lru. laBOND CUP, of 1250 sovs; second 175, third 75. ljm. C. L. Gardiner's ch m LEMINA by St. ' Spasa—Guinevere 6yrs ■ • • • 1 B. Charley's b g Accarak by Woorak— Polacca 6yrs .. .. ..2. J. Mill's oh c Prince Florizel by Woorak —Perdita 4yrs ..- ..3 Eleven started. • . Won comfort*b:y by a length. Tune, 2m 88is. OAKLEIGH PLATE, of 3000 sova; second 35), third 150. s&f. G. Woodforde's br g ADRIF'L' by Blankney ll.—Trenody 4yrs 7 9.. .. 1 S. F. Revnold's b m Skirling by Popinjav—Stave 6yrs 8 6 .. . i .. 2 H. A. Currie's ch c'/Yalidus by ahis—•Luciana Syra 612 ••_,--, _. 3 Thirty started, including Fathers Voice and Pa'leHgbt. . . There wae a lcrg delay in getting the big field away. Vivandra made the early runnin<* but later gave way to Miss Widderin. Trice piloted Adrift into the straight, where the latter took charge and won' easily by three lengths. Half a head separated second and third. Father's Voice was prominent early in the race, but faded out. Palelight finished eleventh. Time, lm 6j.s. ST. .GEORGE STAKES, of 10CO sots? second 175, third 75. Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. 9f. . J. M. Cameron's br g THE HAWK, by Martian—Soarrowhawk aged •• 1 Earl of Slradbrook's b h The Night Patrol bv Stcdfast—Dark Flight aged .. 2 Clark, Robinson, and Fell's b c Amalfi by- Amadia—Mangalmi 4yrs .. .. 3 Six" started. The Hawk led paat the mile post, -when Sir Diithlook took charge. With three furlongs to go The Night Patrol went to the front and led The Hawk into the straight. The latter then came away and won easily By three- lengths in lm 51Js, a record for the course.

measure, but when pressure was applied the Solferino gelding was capable of holding his own, winning by ' a long neck. Sartist's showing was a, disappointment, while Kilfane, Top Score, and Bonnie "Winkie were never dangerous. Gay Juliet, alter running last for half a mile, put in a great run and with better luck in the early stages of the race she would certainly have troubled the winner. Monoxide, Castellan, Hurdy G/ardy, *nd Incursio were-never dangerous.

TARANAKI J.C.'S AUTUMN

MEETING

(srcciu. to "rai rasas,") XEW PLYMOUTH, February u, The Taranaki Jockey Club's Autumn Meetir.gr was concluded to-day in jlne wea. tber. The attendance Vrta iargt, and the totaKsator investments amounted to £3-2,758 10a, compared with £31,448- 10a for the corresponding; day last year. The total for the Meeting was £60,329 10», at ugajtoat £59,793 for the Autumn Meeting in 1924. The going was fast. Result*:

OKOKE HURDLE HANDICAP of "00 soys; llm—4 BONNY RILL 10 4 H. Gordon 1; 2 Demand 10 10 2; 5 "White Ranger <J 12 3. 3 Mountain Gold 9: 6 Emerald Hill 3; 9 .Straightfire 9: $ Husker 9; 2 Roaming 0:7 Pouri Hoiho 9 also started. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Time, 2m 52 2-Ss.

MOKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sots; 7f-4 MOUNTAIN BELL 8 11 car. S 6 J. Gray l: 2 Uralla 9 2:1 Drelatiquc 7 7 3. 3 Passionatt S 11: 6 Star Sh-ell S 6; 5 Valencia S 6: 8 S-unny Vale S I; 7 Taitaia'ta 7 3; 10 Close Fir*. 7: 9 Interest 7: 11 Mountain Ore 7 a!?o Flartcd. Won by half a neck; a length between second and third. Time, lm 27 l-ss. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; Gf-1 CIVILITY 8 4 H. Gray 1; 7 Shut Eye 07 2; 3 The Lamb 74 3. 2 Pouma S 5: 4 Pelham 7 11: 5 Ladv Bentinck 7 G: S Nancy Lee 7 1 also started. Won by half a length; a bead between second and third. Time, lm 13 2-ss. ELEVENTH TARANAKI STAKES, of 300 sovs; second 100, third 50. For two-year-olds and upwards. Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. 6f. 6. G. M. Cuniee b f MOTLEY by Absurd—Pennon 3yrs 8 4 H. K. Alexander 1 3. H. L. Russell's b g Siaosi 3yrs 8 7 .. R. Mackie 2 4. V. Riddiford's blk m Merit oyis S 11

R. Reed 3

3 Rational 9; 7 Gaillard S 7; 2 Lady Cavendish 7 11; 1 Gold Acre 7 10 also started. Won by a neck; a length between second and third. Time, lm 13s.

PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sova; second 80, third 40. IJm. 6. E. R. Baddiley's b g TOWN BANK by Archieetown—Lily Bank 3yra 7 L. A. Pine 1 1. F. Earl's b g Spoony 4yvs -7 8 W. S. Bagby 2 3. J. Patcrson's ch h Surveyor aged 9 8 R. McTavish 3

4 Quest 8 8; 2 Bright Day 7 11; 5 Landt slido 7 9; 7 Irapuka 6 9; 8 Malatour 6 7 slfo started.

Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Time,, 3m 7 2-ss. URENUI ELECTRIC HACK RACE, of 130 soys; weight 8 7; of-2 NO RESPONSE R. McTavish 1; 6 Monaghan 2; 5 Roaming 3, 7 Herculean; 1 Master Lucerne; 4 Insurance; 8 Lady Estelle; 3 Grand Lupin hiso started. Won by a length and a half; a bead .between second and third. Time, lm 2 2-ss. ' • . NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; for two-year-olds; 5/—S GOLD BOX 8 8 R. J. Mackie. 1; 1 Dal Eaton 8 2; 2 Nasstori 73 3. 4 Mosaic 72; S Gold Collector 7: 0 Ben Don 6 IS; 5 Royal Mint 6 10; 6 Sovena 0 7:7 Orazone G 7 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; two lengths between second and third. Time, lm 2 2-3«.

OMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; Gt—l URALLA 9 2 it. Moravian 1; 11 Wee Sandy 72: 1 Bhi« Petei- 73. 5 Passionate S' 11; 2jjipsol 86; 3 General Pryde 8o; 6 Rcbutai 8 l; 7 Lucernal 7 6; 8 Empire Camp 7; !) Mountain Ore 7; 30 All Wind 7 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; halt u. head between second and third. Tiye, lm 15s. Notes on the Racing. Fine weather, with a record attendance nnd slightly increastd totalisator returns, together with interesting racing, made the Taranaki Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, which concluded to-d<iy, one of the moat successful vet held at Now PlynKuth. . . Maunu's "withdrawal from the Okokc. Hurdles left a held of nine. Demand was made a hot order, carrying nearly »a much as Roaminjj and Mountain' Gold togetherPouri Hoihi and Demand were together over the first hurdle with White Ranger next. Demand lost giound at tho n«t jump, where Pouri Hoiho and Bonny lull led from White Ranger and Roaming. Approaching the straight, Straightfire fell, while the next fence brought Mountain Gold down, his rider, J. R- Kiian, breaking a bone in his hand. Pouri Jioiha and Bonny Ri.l led over tho lust hurdle, and in the run hqme Bonny Rill showed toa much pace;, winning by two lengths from Demand, wha got up to beat White Ranger by. hall alength, with Pouri Hoiho and Roaming close up next Tha eleven carded started for tho Mokau Hack Handicap, and in a good betting race Drolatique was installed favourite, with good money lor Uralla, Passionate, and Mountain Bell. A good disoatah saw Uralla, first out from Passionate, with Star Shell next. Alon°- the back X'ralla- was in the van from Drolatique, M-untain Bell, Taitaintft, and Passionate. Turning for home Uralla, was just clear of Mountain Bell, Star bheH, Drolatique, Sunny Talc, and Passionate, but once straightened up Mountain Ball toox command, and in a «ood finish got the verdiot by half a necic from »-rails., w » h Drolatique a length away, followed by Sunny Vale aud Valencia. , Hipo and Quest were withdrawn from tlis Stewards' Handicap, leaving-a field of seven. Civility wound tin «■ butter favourite than Pouma, each carrying oyer 1000 tielsets. ihe Lamb and.Polham wt-i-3 also well supported. The Lamb was quickest* <;ut fiom Lady Bentinck, Pouma, and Nancy Lee, bhut Eve and Pclham getting away badly, lhis was the order to the turn, with Shut hyi making up ground fast. The Lamb and Lady Bentinck were first to the turn for honie fwm Nanoy Lao, bhut Eye, »nd Civility. Here the favourite came through quickly, and got the veidjct by half a lengl'h from Shut Eye, who beat Ihe Lamb by a head for second money. < Lady Bentmck and Pelliam were together next. A fine field ©f-3even lined up in the laaanaki Stakes, nnd a heavy bettinß race saw Gold Acre instilled favourite, carrying nearly two hundred ■ more than Lady Cavendish with Rational and Merit aso'weh supported. Merit and Gaiilard got the. woist of the atart, in which Gold Acre was tot •to show out, but Moi ley soon disp aced the favourite und ltd a10.,g the haek from Gold Acre and Siaosi. At the four furlon-' post Motley and Lady Cavendish wera on "terms, with Merit and Gold Acre next, followed l>v Rational and Siaosi. Motley was again in command at the turn, from Lady Cavendish and GoW Ac.e, with Merit next and Siaosi, wide out. Once into the straight, Siaosi came fast, but failed tt) reach Motley, who won by" a neck, with Merit, who got a bad" passage, a length away third. Lady Cavendish was close up fourth. Gailkid and Rational wcro tha last to fffiish. - ■ , . All the acceptors faced the barrier in the Paul Memorial, and Spoony waa made favourite, with gwxl auppoit for Bright Day, burvcvoi, Quest, Landslide, and lown Bank. An even dispatch saw Malatour, Town Bank, and-Quest the.fhst to break the lino, followed 'by lripuffa, with Landslide and Bright Day last. Passing th« stand Malatour and Irapuka were in the van from Quest, Spoony, Surveyor, and Bright Day. Town Bank at this stage had dropped hack last with Landslide. Loaviu.s the straight, Irapuka had a slight advantage from Malatour, tire i>air racing along the back six lengths clear of Quest, with Surveyor and Spocny next Town Bank was moving up at the school bond, where Irapuka, and Malatour were still in command of a bunched field. Quest and Surveyor beint; the 'leaders' closest attendants. Town Bank, making up his ground quickly, -was the. first to turn for home, and in a great run t» the post won by half a. length from Spoony, who was two lengths in front o£ Surveyor, with Bright Day and Landslide close up. ~,,,-.--, Of the tight starters in the Urenui Electric Hack Race, Master Lucerc* was installed favourite, with No Response, Grand Lupin, Insurance, nnd Roaming well supported. Lady Estellc was the first to show out from Master Lucerne, Insurance, Mosaic, Grand Lupin, and No Response, but at the feur furlong p-.st Monagnan was in the van, and led to the straight. In the run to the post No Response came away to win nicely by a length and a half from Monasrban, with Roaming a head away third and Master Lucerne fourth. The Nursery Handicap saw some spirited betting. Dal' Eaton winding up a fourfigure favourite, with good support ,for Nnsstori and Geld Box. Mosaic was the best backed of the olhcrs. Gold Box was quickest out and led the way along the 'back from Dal Eaton, Nasstori, Sovcna, anl Gold Collector. There was little alteration to the post, which Gold Box passed.with a two and » half lengths *dvanta|re from Dal Eaton, Nasstori being two lengths further back third and Mosaic close up fourth. Four withdrawals left eleven in the Omata, Hack Handicap -which provided the heaviest netting' race of the meeting. Urallafinished up favourite, with Lipsol also carryiu<* over four figures, and General Pryde heavily.supported. Wee Sandy, Blue Peter, and Passionate oaused trouble at the start,, the latter getting away badly. Empire Camp wf.s the quickest out from Lipsol, Wee Sandy, Rehutai, General Prydc, and Blue Peter. At the sshoil, Lipsol and Empire Camp led from Wee Sandy and General Pryde, with Blue Peter next. Lipsol and Empire Cam? -were still in charge turning for home, where TJralU, cune with a great burst of speed to win by two lengths and *v half from Wee Sandy, Blue Peter, Passionate, »nd Mountain- Ore, who, finished in line. The judps separated them by half heads. Wee S*ndy paid .» doublefigure dividend tor second, —--, s,'

ROTORUA R.C'S ANNUAL • MEETING.

(special to "tse P*MS.")

ROTORUA, February 14, The Rnterna Racing Club's Annual Meetin- w»a optned to-day in excellent -weather. The rourie x»a« good and trie attendance n. record. The. totalisator investments amounted to £19,990 10s, compared with £17,881 last vear, Resu'ts:—

HACK HURDLES, of ISO sova; lira—--3 EONMARK 10 4 H. Hastedt 1; 5 Master Brace 9 2; 7 Xg»tea 3 3. 4 Silent Knight 10 J; 1 Irish Jik 9 13; 2 Importer 9 7; 6 Gold Gleft 9 ako started. "Won by six lenjrths; a length between second and third. Time, 2m 52. 2-ss.

HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs;

First Division,

3 STAR OF THE EAST S E. Kevins 1: Kiki7 2; 4 Lord Thurnham 7 S. 13 GoH Pah 8; 8 lUingar 7 7; 14 Bam 74; 3 Cohesion 7 2; i Owen 7 coupled with. Lord Thurnham: G Native Girl 7 coupled with Kiki also started. "vVon by a neck; ln'f a lenjth between second and third. Time, 1m 17 i-le.

Second Division

1 GAY COMET 7 B. ivosen 1: 11 Maurea 7 i 2: 7 Waltzer 7 7 3. 3 .CjcaTava. 8; 10 Warnui S; King Amana 7 4 coupled with Waltzer: 9 Firescreen 7 3; 1 Myra Potoa 7 coupled with winner; 15 Santa Fe 7 and lion Rosa 7 coupled; 12 Moi 7 and Car'een 7 coupled. Won by two lengths: a length and a half between second arid third. Time, lm 15 3-os.

ROTORUA CUP HANDICAP, of 300 sovs and silver cup value 40 gns; second 45, third 25. ljm. 6. H. C. Nieholt's b g TRESILLIAN by Tressady—Piopio 4yra 7 5 H. Wiggins 1 9. F. C. Bass's ch R John Dix 6yrs 6 11 3 ■6. R. J. Graham's b s Infante aged (i 9 3 2 Loyal Ir>h 8 12; 4 .uroadwood 8 12: 1 Cherry Ripe 7 13; 8 Zircon 7 13; 5 Marble Bel 7 13; 7 King Abbey 0 7 also started. AVon by half a length: threc-qjiartera of a length . between second and third. Time, 2m 7 2-ss. WAIMANGU HANDICAP, cf l'.O ?ovs: sf—s CAWNPORE 7 4 A. McGregor 1; 4 Quinette 92; 2 Golden Bubble 9S. B Somo Fashion 8 8 1; 1 Day Gxiard 8 1; 3 Charladv 7 11; 7 Gold Fom G 13; 9 Toppin- 67; 8 Lord Loppy 67; 10 Black Mark C 7 also started. Won by & neck; a length between second and third.; Time, lm 2 l-5».

HACK "WELTER HANDICAP, of .110 eovs; lin-i SANS GENE 8 1 H. "Wiggins 1- 2 Dorinda 8 5 2: 3 Son V idine b 5 3. ] Cureaform 9 8; 6 Lady Varco 7 10; 5 War Ribbon 7 7 also started. "Won by a length and a half; a length, between second and third. Time, lm 445.

MOKOIA HACK HANDICAP, of JOO sovs; 7f and about 80yds-3 ARCHEEN 7 B. Rosen 1; 8 Walwhakaata 6 7 2; 4 Lady Cintra 6 7 3. 9 Constellation 9 10; 6 Merry Ann 8 13, fi Strong Holt 86; a Arch Aviie 8 6; 1 Cunaghmore 7 9; 7 Last "Watch 6 7 also started. Won lij a length; same between second and third. Time, lm 32*.

ARAWA PARK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; lm—l TACTICIAN 7 8 S. Cammick 1; 5 Kin B Abbey 0 7 2; 8 Abbey Bell 7 8 0, 2 Joy Ride 0; i Passionless 7 12; 8 Gold Bud 7 7; 7 Gold Plane 7 5; 6 Shebang ti 7 also started. Won by three-quarters m a length; a length between second and third. Time, lm 42 2-ss.

TOURIST HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; 6f—--8 MASTER O'RORKE 7 13 A. Tinker 1; 4 Te Kara 9 9 2; 5 Cureaform 7 1 :1. 1 Lucius 9 4; 2 Lord Abbey 8 3; 6 Some Fashion 713 also started. "Won by a length; a head between second and third. Time, lm 15s. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. TARAWERA HURDLES, of 100 sovs; lm—Eonm'ark 11 4; Greekaon 10 2; Irish Ji ? 9 13; Importer 97; Ngatea 9; Lady Comet 9; .Gold Glen 9. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6f. (First division)— Star of the Last 9- Gay Comet 8 6; Ngarara 81; Ilhngar -'l3; Kiki 7 11; Firescreen .7 9; Bayu- 7 9; Cohesion 74; Don R<*a 7; Native Girl <; Carleen 7; Lord Thurnham 7. Second Division. WaJtzer 8 12; Maurea 8 2; Gold Pah 8; Last Watch 7 1.0; Miss Ford 7 10; Queen Street 7 9; Hukuwai 7 4; Myra Potoa 7; Santa, Fe 7; Moi 7: L* Jaqubs 7;. King £mans 7. ,

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 30ft sov W Im-Loval Irish 8 11; Brcwvdwood 8 11; Joy Hide 8"7; Tresiilian 81; Regent 7 11; Lucius 7 10; Tactician 7 10; 7 0; Abbey Bell 73; John D;x 73; King l Abbey 6 7. "' FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 aovfl; Sf— Golden Bubblo 91: Hoisle.ro; Same Fashion 8 4; Day Guard 8; Charlady 1 6; Gold Fern 6 11; Black Hawk 6 7; Lord Loppy 6 7; Warnui 6 7. RENNIE HACK WELTER, of 100 sove; lm—Arch Amie 92; Sans Gene 8 12; i Maurea- 7 10; Lady Comet 7 10; Lady Cin--tra 7 4; Lady Varco 7 4; War Ribbon 7 I; Sir DouglM 7 4. OHINEMUTU HACK CUP, of 125 sovs; 7f and about 80yds—Cawnnore 8 11; Strong Holt 86; Eorinda 7 13; Aroheen .7 13;. Star of the East 7 13; Son o' Mine 7 11; Waiwhakaata 7; Mauren, 7, BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; lm —Treflillian 84; Master O'Rorko B<r Chorrv Ripe 7 13; Tactician 7 13; Passionless 7 8; Abbey Bell 7 6; Gold Bud 7 3; Infante 7; Goldplane 7; Cure&form 6 10; Shebang 6 7; Archeen 6 7. , FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; Gf_T c Kara 9 11; Lucius Ml Master O'Rorke 8 13; Regent 88: Golden Bubble 87; Haisler 85; Loch' Abbey 84; Some Fashion 7 10; Shebang 6 7: Dorinda 6 \ Topping 6 7; Lady Varco 6 7.

WOODVILLE DISTRICT J.C.'S ' AUTUMN MEETING.

(PRISSt iSSQCIiJIOK TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, February 15. The following handicaps have been- declared by Mr J, E. Henrys: ORINGI HACK HURDLES, of 110 sovs.

lim. Waimatao .. 10 11- Cuehat ;i 9 5 Sunrav .-10 9 Diamond Nap' 9 3 Sir Wai .. 10 ' £ Bonomel ..9 2 Suspcion .. 10 5 Roaming ... 9/0 Hahgan. ..9 13 Emerald Hill. 9 0 bling Camp .. 913 Manchester .. 9 0 The Emperor « 9 13 Pinna •„ 9 0 Bestir :. 911 Kyla ~9 0 Athens 11. ;;. 9 8 Pouri Hoiho; ..9 0 Bonifant .: 9 6 Lady Dolwill . 9 0 WOODVILLE CUP, of 300 eovs.. 11m. Avola .- 9 0 Little River ..7 8 Merry Day ' .. 8 12.Tresham .. 7, 8 Te Kuri 1: 8 11 I'Amours .... ,7-1 Cieasanta .. 8, 8 Agitato ~ 6 13 Correspondent 713 FUlette • ... 6 9 Kilcsit . ~ 713 SAPLING STAKES, of 100 sovs. Fo* two-year-olds. of. Gold Box .... 9 1 Clarence ..7 0 Mime ..8 5 Lin. Arlington 612 Oreum ..7 11 Sleet ..,'613 Standard ..'7 9 Borinthia .. 6 9 „aiti •• 7 8 Atldlepate „ G 9 Butterscotch » 7 5 Avazono ~ 6 7 Vaward .. 7 0 Atruda, -.-*»' 6 7 Purple Lilac .70 BUAHINE HANDICAP, of 180 eovs. . 6f. Peneus .. 911 Avonlea .. GlO Degage „ 8 8 Tinohari ». 6 10 Santonio ..8 5 Blondo .. 6 10 Ilka ... 7 13 Westbroke .. 6 8 Last Crust .. 713 Birkie ..6 7 Crown Gem .. 7 7 ,Somo Red ;. 6 7 Simonette ..7 7 COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 tors. 6f. Baf* •« 9 9 Willow Wai M 7 8 Zaza .. 813 Ucaumont ..7 T Kenvon .. 8 S) Peradeniy* ,'. 7 7 Lipsol ~8 8 Bonideer ..7 4 Clarinda .. 8 5 Coot „ 7 8 Loval Maid .. 7 13 Judiette .. 7 3 Stymie ... 711 Birthmark Miss Odille ..7 9 Solrino ..6 7 Bonrena .. 7 9 Quillfire ..6 7 Bonny Marion 7 8 Mountain Gun 6 7 PRESIDENT'S WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. 7f. . ' Imperial Spark 9 9 Prince Hal .. 8 3 Tresham .. 8 IS Esthania ..8 2 Me"an .. 812 Fillctt* «. 7 12 Strategv .. 812 March On .. 711 Ladv Joyce ..8 9 Treadwell .. 711 Aeriform -86 Probate .. 711 Martulla .. 8 5 Comedy' Prince 711 Avonlea e .. 8 4 Crown Jet ..7 11 Amber Tips .. 8 4, VICTORIA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. 7f. Kcnyon « 9 13 Bonomel ..8 3 Wilderness ..9 8 Road Hog ~. 8 9 Besau ..9 5 Slump ..8 0 MounUin Top 9 3 Rebuff ..8 0' Cushat ..9 3 Ardfinnan .... 733 Cherry Pie ..9 2 Asleep .. 713 .. 8 13 Birthmark ~ 7 11 Black Rock ..8 9 Bonlita. .. 7 11 Idanoe ..8 9 Sansalino ... 7 111 Char'.ston •• » 9 Doyleston .. 711 | Phoenix Park 8 8 Mancheeter .. 711 ; Merry Queen . 8 6 Willys Knight * 7 uJ Pillage ..8 3

Lord Derby, who was- second with £36,3f>7 in last year's list of winning owners in England, is distributing a percentage of his winnings between the British Legion (officers' branch) for ox-officers in Lancashire, and the Old Comrades' Association of the various Lancashire regiments.

CANTERBURY J.C.'S MIDSUMMER

TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for the Marlborough Trotting Club's Ahnuul Mooting and for four events at the Marlborough Racing Club's -Suniuior Meeting close to-morrow, "W. J. Tomkinson left for tho north on Saturday, in charge of Realm and Happy Roan to assist at th"e Otahuhu T.C.'s Summer Meeting. Bell Harold did not go north as recently ho showed signs •of training off. P. Kiddie left for Auckland on Saturday with the Australian-bred pacer Orion (late Retreat), who ia engaged in the principal race each, day at Otahuhu. By to-night's ferry steamer, Acron, Groat Bingen, Peter Swift, Lightnin', Loeah Chief,. Onyx, Drone, Audacious, Peter McKinney, Queen' 3 Own and Brownwood leave lor tiie north to fulfil their .engagements at the Otahuhu T.C.'s Summer Meeting. Excellent acceptances have beon received by the Otahuhu T.C. for its Summer Meeting!. Amongst the. horses engaged are Realm, Onyx, Acron, Great Bingen, Lightnin', Logsn Chief, Man o' War, First Carbine, Blue Mountain n.-». Peter McKinnov, Peter Swift, Lady Nan, Hcrbilwin, and Al Mack. .

After several weeke' Judge Hancock has resumed work at lrvington Lodge.

The trotting gelding. Maori Peter by Petereta from Maorichild has been purchased by the Addington trainer, A. Fleming. -Zelica and Glimpse are under orders for Wanganui, whero they are freely engaged. Acron and Great Bingen were visitor* at Addinston on Friday and wera given useful exercise. Both horses worked plttesingly. A. G. three-year-old His Majesty, is training- 'on the rljrht way and will probably, race at New Brighton next month. The trotting gelding Wire, is gatttrtff through plenty of strong work <a,t headquarters and will be included in "F. J. Olwen's team to raco at Nelson and Marlborough. Mrs F. C. Allington had decided not to race Whispering Willie, Lady Fan and Lady Irving at Otahuhu, and \they have been allowed to forfeit their engagements. ; H. Frost's team has been strengthened by the inclusion of tho pacer Kibiringi., j. 44.. Wilson his Haro'.d. Burwocd nnd Wairau -looking well and both horEos ara being prepared for autumn racing. ; S. Gallacher is devotee a lot of time to Partner, and the ton of Petereta ohould win a stake when the company is not too eelect. ' ' ■

ffliB ioUowins iasti.BSfis :,sva bsfii i aselsred fey iff j. E. : ixes.ya:— v -* H6RSBV sf 2.15 »BVB. st. Garperuie* , , 11 a VoiUfcl Auiije ? a Burmaiii -. 30 11 F e |2n fleuu ,. io a flail. . , ■P i P'uiiiitifii ,, JO 4 , 4> P 9 Hungry Hill 18 i .Tiiiu;fn;a P o Ophlr . ifi 1 baiw'iy ., S» « Ki>esce ( ,, , a la Winkle's iUi>ii 11 6 PnaoYiWJ . o n MIDSUMMElt IUN*mCAP. of iS3 Eava. Sim. PJllie«"!nkia , , B f) 7 n Deitcalleti , . P 0 7 0 Coitnl C«.V91U> p a Lw»n®Ue <1 7 0 PgJestrina . ft 6 It5vf.lry „ 7 0 TVrlitea , , a i Jnliilant ,, 0 7 LYTTELTON' P.T.ATK, «' 5Sf> s»va, For {wo>yaar-eMa, t.l. X'Jfclory Bond 0 !S 7 a Contrtpi«o . 11 1! Pf*l»i(lUS ,, 7 ft Jo.VMill) . 7 7 j'acsinif Jiour 7 a Vaapenu . '7 ft WuUrlaw ,, o iq Philfuviorar , . 7 0 Okavkx . l j Late . of oCO sovs. 7i Limelight . 9 13 Ailns "7 2 \\ lunnix Hit 8 i:t Aionoxiile 6 13 Moorland . 8 S N\ ill Oakland 6 13 Los Ambus . 8 1 liiown Lady G 13 Top Score . 7 13 1' mora 8 7 <-!»_>• Juliet . 7 12 i'crino 8 7. AVinkie's Best *7 1J HALSWKLL HANDICAP, of 250 sova. 6f. Apple Dighton 9 5 baity •. 7 a Kiiris . J) 0 ifupicr ' 7 2 Burn Owl . 8 !) I'roiiliman .. 7 0 Kji Honte 8 0 Lytup 7 0 Kinora . . 8 1 Gold Brick 7 0 Clontarf . 8 0 Olympiu 7 0 -lob 7 13 Voute 7 0 Ketino , 7 l'J Lady Claronccux 7 (■ Tempo . 7 11 Armchair 7 0 Italic . 7 9 Bonito 7 (1 Deep Drive . 7 8 French Rose .. 7 L Cumbrae . 7 7 Horatius 7 <1 Uoidspinner . . 7 5 POST HANDICAP , of 250 sovs. lro. Tsrleton , 9 1 Sarti.n 7 » Palestriiu . S 13 Carpenti«Y 7 S GiantVillnr . 8 5 liiown Lad" .. 7 f Los Ambus . . 8 3 Vi'iU. Oakland 7 ) Top Score . 8 2 Castellan G 12 Bivulrv , 7 1» Ophir 6 7 Winkle's Beat 7 1!) Ued « 7 Lucinelt* . 7 n Kilbirni-a 6 7 Starmist . . . 7 11