SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18911, 28 January 1927, Page 14

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Komfnations for the Tolaga Bay JrJckey Club's .Annual Meeting close to-day. Acceptances for thgJ3isborne and Egmonfc Summer MeetingsMjose to-day. Nominations for the Clifdcn, Racing Club's Annual Meeting close tO-mOr-rOW. Nominations for the Wanganui Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close on Monday. Acceptances for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close en Friday next. Father O'Flynn, trained by S. Waddell, arrived from Wellington yesterday, and was later railed to DuneJin, where he lias engagements at the forthcoming meeting. Limerick v;as given a gallop oyer five furlongs at Riccarton yesterday morning, and greatly pleased by the manner in which !*•* strode over tno distance, without being asked to do his test.

G. J. Pine has r*coinmissioned Paper Boy' and Paper Rose, and both look in robust condition after their respite. The Polymnian, in the same stable, is standing up to his work well and will «oon bo asked to sport silk again.

Radiac continues to show improved form on the Riccarton tracks, and registered good time over seven furlongs yesterday morning. He promises to play a prominent p?rt in the hurdle events at .Wingatui next month.

The West Coast trip evidently benefited Nincompoop, as he is at present in splendid racing condition, and was responsible for an attractive gallop oyer five furlongs in company with Nine of Spades at Riccarton yesterday morning. His stable mate, Precious, lias also executed pleasing tasks, and both are likely to earn further distinction at the Dunedin fixture.

Nine of Spades, now trajned by F. Christmas for Mr D. 0. Rutherford, has done well .since coming to Riccarton. ChristmW is also handling a yearling bay filly bv Grandcourt, from Alarum (sister to Highland, Finmark, and Estland), bought at the Wellington sales on behalf of Mr Rutherford. Young Lochinvar has shown promising form in his recent track essays at Riccarton, and can be expected to perform prominently at the Dunedin gathering next month. Calcite. from the same stable, is also doing well, and will probablv form one of Jones's team for the southern trip.

Margaret Birney was galloped a mile »nd a quarter at Riccarton yesterday morning, traversing the distance m good time. She has apparently thrived on her recent strenuous racing, and should lie seen to adviyntaee in her engagement at the Dunedin Meeting. Battlement, has executed very satisfactory work at Riccarton during the past week, and present'intentions nre to produce him in the Dunedin Cun next month, in which he has been allotted 7st 61b.

An enquiry concerning the crossing of' Nine of Spades by Royal Damon in. the. Awapuni Handicap at Palmerston North on December 28th was conducted by the Wanganui District Committee yesterday. The decision of the stewards to; award trie racoto Nine of Spades was endorsed, while the punishment of Royal Damon's jockey; S. Anderson, was extended from one month's suspension to two. —Press Association.

Since the bloodstock sale at Wellington last week, a. yearling filly by Psychology from Orofino has been sold on Mr T. H. Lowry to Mr C. Elgar, of' Featherstin Orofino is by Finland, from D'Oro, and as the last-named i«, a full sister to Desert Gold,, this filly has a great prospective ralue both as a racing and stud proposition. herself won the Auckland R.C. Musket Stake* and tWTnknp"rtn J.C: Cambria Handicap. She is full sister to Moorland.

Other sales that kave since been made of passed-in lots at the sale include the following:—On account of Mr J, Hannon:—Four-year-old' mare by Quin Abbey from Gretchen, to Mr H. Brown, Trentham. On account of Mr J. D. Ormond:—Three-year-old bay Jilly by King Mark, to a New South Wales client. On account.of Mr J. F. Buchanan:—Brood mares, Torque, by Martian (imp.) from Torquato (imp.), and the Absurd —Trichas mare, half-sister to Quest, and both in foal to Paladin, to New South Wales client. On account of Mr B. O'Brien:

Two-year-old filly by Nassau—Gwynelle, to Mr H. Hiroti, Wanfeanui, and ' the yearling "filly by General Latour fr(>m Gwynelle, to Mr J. 6. Pearce, ' Paratanui. On account of Mr W. E. Featherston:—The two-year- / old gelding Radion, by Kilbrone?, from Quotation, to .Mr A. Goodman, Trentham. '

In connexion with tho Dunedin Cup, to be decided next month, it is worthy of mention that R t J. Mason, who rode Lurline, the first winner of the race in 1874, and S. Waddell, who piloted the "third horse, Atlas, are still taking ait active and prominent part in racing affairs in New Zealand. The following is from the Sydney "Sun," January 14th:—The New Zealand horseman, Roy Reed, was married at 7.30 p.m. last night at the Randwick Presbyterian Church, to Miss Jean Scott, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Scott, - of the Royal Randwick. Ihe breakfast was Twld at the Royal Hotel", and 50 guests / were present, including several prominent Sydney bookmakers and New Zealand friends, including the wellknown riders M. MrCatten and George Toting. It is worth noting, adds the Sydney paper, that this makes the fourth crack Dominion rider to be married to a Sydney eirl in the nast pf*w years,' Young. Ashley «eed, a. brother of Roy. and Maurice ' JKcCarten, all married in Sydney. e Mr J. A. Taylor intends to race his imported colt Royal Picture in Sydney, and be k to be sent over to join W. I Marsden's stable. Royal Picture has aa abundance of paee, bnt so far ha I hta not run up to it in lus races. It would appear to be cnly a matter of hint comiug; right to do weU in Svd-

..-"With-.-Star Strangers 2.17 for tho eleven furlongs, Trentham uow holds four Australian and New Zealand

records. The other .three are Gloaming's. 4o for fea?f. a mile, The Hawk's 1.9 4-5 for six iurlonsrs, and Duo's 2.57 4-o for a. mile and three-quarters. The Trentham lra"k was particularry tost hit T:i addition to the records enumerated, ■\ Trentham track holds Neir Zealand records for a onto and a hair and two nsri!e«.

A distinct improvement at the WelUngtoa Meeting, which, was appreciated by the public, was the proper ' parade of tie raw-era under th« elector* tfie course prior tn the preliminarioe., They were coittrol nnta wel! abreas;*. at tla& oatstde nubI»'c, who hitherto- hare hid but a fleeting glimpee of tTie fieHs, a <, tho araonrity q£ haw iu the past•writ "tite pitrsde as short aa ThBC» -wete stilF otb ar twa instances «dk.tw> jeeieis <®J not obejr th» new iuBDEUttJIHSsV

FORBURY PARK T.C.

LOGANWOOD WINS CUP,

(raZB3 ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUXEDIX, January 27.

The Forbury Park Trotting Club's Summer Meeting opened to-day, in beautiful weather, and before a large attendance. The course wag in perfect order. The totalisator handied £25,427 for the day, compared with £23,667 for the first day last year. Results; VAUXHALL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 165 i-ovs; for ur.hoppled trotters; -1.32 Class; lm si-G HAWKESBURY'S PRIDE scr J. McLcnnan 1; 1 Ben Logan 12 'J; 4 Great Elect 2-1 3. 15 Dohray scr; 12 Mat Audubon scr; 11 Perfection scr; 8 Bonette scr; 10 Nelson Wood scr; 11 Jade scr; 13 Marvin Bell scr; 1 Swiftest 21 bracketed with Ben Lcgan; 9 Grand Nature 12; 3 Alpha \Vilkc3 24; 6 Buck Up GO; 5 Bonwooi GO; 2 Nelson McKinney 108 also started. Won easily by four leDgths; a length second and third. Jade was fourth. Time, 4.2 4-5. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle), of 205 sovs; 2.18 class; Itn-G GKEY CLOUD scr .W. Doyle 1; 12 Mountain Chimes scr 2: 1 Honour Bright ecr 3. 11 Berenice scr; llf.ta scr; 8 Jazolocit ecr; 16 Cardinal and lilue scr; Rollicking Bells scr; 9 Dolly Hmii scr; 15 Nipper 12; 4 Firpa 12; 14 Vera'.s Doll 12; 18 Stan Wilkes 12; 5 Loc=nda Child 12; 17 Albert Logan 24; 7 Nimble Direct 24; 10 Tommy Direct 36; 3 Johr. Pointer 48 also started. Won by a. 'length; two lengths second and third. Berenice was iourth. Time, 2.19.

MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP (in harness) ot 2'"o sovs; for unlioppled trotters; 4.52 class; 2m—t ELZEAR 48 Tomkinson 1;~4 Real Lad* 3G 2; 2 Engagement 144 3. 3'L'i>cicr»iewer"24; 7 Swiftbinc 72; 2 Nel-s-.n HcKinney "2 bracketed with Engagemci.t; 0 Burn;e 81 also started. Won comic; tuMy by fells' lengths, with tho fast-finish-ing Engagement three lengths away. Avalanche was fc/iu'tli. Time, 4.31 3-5.

DUNEDIN CUP (:n htrness), of 750 sovs, and silver cup valued 25 sovs; eecoud 150, third 50. 4.32 class. 2ra. 10. G. W. Dransfield's b g LOGANWOOD by Logan Pointer—Myrtlewood aged 21 .. .. -• L. Frost 1 4. I J " Riddle's b h Parkwood aged scr Owner 2 2. G. McMillan's ch m Sea Pearl 3yrs 3G • R. B. Berry 3

11 Trenand scr; 12 Ouimet 12; 7 Downeast 24; 8 St. Maura. 24; 9 Dalnahino 24; 1 Golden Devon 24; 5 Logan Chief CO; 3 Jack Potts CO; 6 Black Adm'.ral GO also started. . At the end oi the first circuit Parkwood, St. Maura, and Trenand w,cre in front, with, the others handy. Entering on the last lap Parkwood was still in front from Golden Devon, St. Mamra, Loganwood, Dalnahinc, Ouimet, and Sea Pearl. In a. fighting finish Loganwood beat Parkwood by a nose, with Sea Pearl a length and three-quarters away, followed bv Jack Potts. Times—4.3s, 4.37 1-5, 4.34 3-5. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP (in harness), of 205sovs; 3.s7*class; lm sf-2 LOGAN PARK ser J. McEwan jun. 1; 28 Conara 24 2; 17 Kinney Dillon 12 3. 25 Red Chequer scr; 5 Auditress scr; 1 Rosethorne acr; 4 Bricklayer scr; 6 Merigal scr; 10 Sunbelt scr; 7 Scottish Maid scr;- 15 Bridget Pointer £cr; 26 Cocoa scr; 24 Hereweka 12; 18 Jolly Roger 12; 8 Sandown 12; 10 Rooert Bell 12; 22 Marinca 12; 19 Erin a Child 12;. 1G Anti Acido 12; 20 Malice 24 bracketed with Conara: 14 Golden Dawn 24; 12 Spring Note 36 and Logan's Drive 48 bracketed; 9 Jackie Audubon 48 end Tennessee Child 43 bracketed; 21 Kreisler .43; 13 Meb 72 and Rockeritia 72 bracketed; 3 Desert Star 84 and Lvonwood 84 bracketed; 23 Kibinngi 84 and Lingfield 9G bracketed also started. Won by two lenpths; fivo lengths second and third. Anti Acido was fourth. ! Time, 3.51 4-3.

OTAGO GUP HANDICAP (in harness), of ■l5O govs, including cup valued 25 sovs; second 100, third 50. For unhoppled trottei-o. AM class. 2m. 10. W. -Risk's Jj g BLUIC JIHORPE

by Lord" Althorpe—Peggy F. aged 21 ■ - T. Walhs 1 ~ Reid and Fogg'a b g Le Todd aged 73 J. J. Kennerley 2 9. J. Siebcl's gr g Charles Dixie aged 72 C. Donald 3

13 Merry Bin'gen scr; 3 Ingle Bingen scr; 8 Audobcil 24; 5 'Happy Rosa 36; 7 Peter McKinney 48; 4 Bundaber? 48 and Moneyspider .134 bracketed: G Proud Ata 48; 1 Engagement 60 and Bonny .Spec 72 bracketed; 12 Master Audo 1C8; and 11 Escapade 153 also started. Won by two and » half lengths; same distance second and third. Proud Ata was fourth. Times-4.45 2-5. 4.42, 4.43. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (in harness), of 223 sovs: 4.42 claes; 2m—l2 HONOUR BRIGHT «cr J. McLennan and 3 JOLLY CHIMES scr Perriam dead-heat; 2 r>e3borough 36 3. 17 Avenger scr; 20 Lucky Dillon scr; 19 Logan Lily scr; 6 Ding -Dong Bell scr; 9 Wairua scr: 10 Hauiroi 12; 11 Golden Bubbles 12; 5 Trimmer 12; 18 Somo Wilkes 12; 7 Logan Holmo 24; 4 Bold Bill 24: 13 Lenamhor 36; 8 Colehill 36; .16 Locanda .Child 36; 21 High Jinks 48; 22 Lady Embrace 60; 15 Nimble Direcj; 60; 1 Terence Dillon 72; 14 Menember 84 also started. Third horse was eight lengths away, and Some Wilkes wa3 fourth. Time, 4.39 3-5.

PLYING HANDICAP (in harness), of-325 sovs; 2.1& class; lm-2 NANTWICH scr E. Warren lj 7 Bingen Lad 24 2; ,3 Bessie Logan 36 3. 4 Rose Pointer 12; 5 Monsyspiuer scr; 1 Parkwood 12; G Tommy Direct 12; 8 Ouimet 2rt; 9 King Dillon 24 also started. Won by two lengths; one length, second and third, i Parkwood was fourth;. Time, 2.1G 2-3. »

;[ NOTES ON THE RACING. (SrtCiat. TO TDB PRKB3.) ''■' DUNEDIN, January 27. , The Summer Meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting' Club opened to-day, in excellent weather. There was a very largo 1 attendance, including visitors from Canterbury, North Otago, Olago, and Southland, 1 while local rations were present in strong ' fotce. In the majority of the races the " fields were large, and a capital day's racing - was witnessed. The winners were hard to 1 select. Only . one favourito won, liiacar, p while ■ several oi tha other winners paid useful dividends. Loganwcod. who is oce of ' the moat consistent of Logan Pointer's pro- ' geny in commission, won the Dunedin Cup " from Parkwood and Sea. Pearl, and Slue 1 Thoruo defeated a papular fancy in Lo Todd - in tha Otago Cup Handicap. The track was not at its best, with tho result that the times registered were much slower than t might have been oxpected, under tho favours' able, weathex conditions. s Tha day'a racing opened with, the Vansj hall Handicap, and the eleventh-hour withl drawal of Sobranto and Major Dorao loft aovonteen starters. It was a fairly even » betting rr.ee. . The coupled horses, Ben I -Logan and Swiftest, Were, favourites, and Nelson McKinney, Alpha- Y/ilkes, Great Elect, and Bonvrcod were backed in that f orcjer. The race waa lull of intsreßt. and - with & round to go Jade, Great Elect, I Alpha Wilkes, Bonette, Hawkesbury's Pride, . and Bonwcod all had a fighting chance. 3 oado was the. first to'retire beaten, mobile going down the back straight Bonwood and , Alpha "Wilkes appeared to be doing thoir 1 best. Two furlonga from home Hawkes- > bury'a Pride joined Great Elect and Bonl ette, and, assisted by a good passage on - the rails, went on to -win with something : in band from Bon Logan, who finished fast, and defeated deal Elect for second money, followed by Bonette, Alpha Wilkes, and ' Bon'wood. The winner, Hawkesbnry'e Pride, * ia a five-year-old mam by EI Carbine (imp.) > from Gardenia (imp.). She has been heavily t supported mora than once, but has failed. ;' On thia oceaaioii ebe bad the services of J. , McLehnan, and mncli of her success waa due to his superior horsemanship. After 1 being- a lor.g way back in the early stages, Hon .Losan finished fast ia second place. Great Elect ciudo mora than one mistake !in the last Ihrae fnrlongs, -while tho favourite, Buck Up, refused to strike n gait »t .the start and"-finished ir. tho to:k. Eighteen' speedy milfrs ficod the starter in the Electric Handicap. Honesr Bright . wca favourite, with aol:d support' for Berenice, John Pointer, Firpo, aad Locanda ChUd, but none of them raced up to exnectalions, and, with the exception oi Honour Bright, failed to finish ia a> niaco. After being wall placed throughout. Grey < Cioud put in his claim in. riia honw straight am won nicaV ficm Mountain Ckifnps, Honour Bright, Ftrpo, »ad Bolhekint: Bells in 2.19, or one recond slower tii-in hi* handicap. The winner. Grey Cloud, is a five year-old Riding by Brent Locanda fr*-m Mist Maid. Up to d.ito he has proved sjcccss'nl over short co-.rs-s, bat with ago rr.ay improve in stamina sntJ win ov*r a jnutn»v._ ■ Mountain Chimes endeavoured to win all the way, and only failed in the la.»i hundred yard l !, vrkea be waa.Wt viibout a> final effort, and was betfea into second place. Honour f Bright, who w« a qaiot eleTen*h-hour tip, | did - nut pace evenly, and waa borien into I tliivd plac°. Beroc ; co ran a pcod At } the tnrc for l-o>-3 the half-sister to Onyx I waa rjioclaimret tba winner, but aha tired, i a<et finished fottilh, jusf cUar of Firpo. who ; bad; «very chance, but did n->t race up to i i AtT sArted in the lluss«lhuvs,h Handicap, . &afc it -was nas a parlicalarly interestin; I , tost as. lh» favourite, K *wr, quii-kly matlo ' up her- handicap, an«l had.tha xesuU in safo keeping a lons way from home. Tho winner. 1 EUear. is owned 6r Sir G. J. Barton, a steward of tlw club, and it wa-s the mare'a ! ti»rnt wia since being aeociretl by Mr Barton ' twelve muntti* agov After breakins badly '■ in lh« fir«t mile. 'Beal Ladr'setUecl down an* trotted a solid raw into atco'nd place. From

344 yds Engagement trotted a fine r»ce, but was" not equal to winning. Avalanche was prominent for three-parts of the journey, and then faded into fourth place. He should benefit by the race, and do better on Saturday. The principal race on the card, the Dunedin Cup Handicap, of 750 sovs and a silver cup valued 25 sovs, for horses that can do 4.32 or better, attracted a field of twelve horses, Nelson Derby, who has gone amiss, and Bessie Logan being scratched. It was a good betting race, with Golden Devon favourite, and Sea Pearl, Jack Potts, Parkwood, and Logan Chief backed in that order. With the exception of Downcast and Jack Potts, who broke at the start, the rest of the field moved away in line, and after Parkwood, Golden Devon, Sea Pearl, Ouimet, and Jack Potts, had flattered their supporters, Loganwood put in his claim in the home straight, and defeated Parkwood by a narrow margin, and returned his supporters a useful double-figure dividend. Loganwood raced well at Canterbury Park, and in view of this fact paid a surprisingly good dividend. Parkwood . was always, well placed, but did not stay out the journey as welt as the winner. Sea Pearl paced a sound race, and finished third, with Jack Potts fourth. The last-named showed as much speed as anvthing else in the race, and only for the ground he lost at the start, necessitating his going round the field, he would certainly have finished closer up than fourth. Trenand. Ouimet, and Golden Devon were prominent for n mile and three-quarters, while such chances as Black Admiral and Logan Chief possessed were lost through bt. Maura mixing her gait in the back straight and interfering with both horses. One of the largest fields seen at Forbury Park, thirty-two horses, contested the Southland Handicap, in which Logan Park, an n»cd gelding by Logan Pointer from Miss Burlington, locally owned and trained, was seen in a favourable light. .He was never far awav from the leaders, lour furlongs from homo he assumed the lead, and scored an easy win from Conara and Kinney Dillon, who were fortunate in getting a good passage. Outsido tho placed horses Jolly «06° r ' Golden Dawn, and Bricklayer made tho best showing, and finished fourth, fifth, and sixth respectively. Kosethorne. who was favourite, led for ten furlongs, and then compounded, and, together with the rest ot the field, finished some distance behind the placed horses. The race was run in fast time, as the placed horses, Logan Park", Conara, and Kinney Dillon, improved upon their handicaps 5 2-ssec, 4sec, and 3sec respectively. ... ~ «, „ C„T, There was no scratching in tho Otago oup, and . the South Canterbury-trained Blue Thorpe effected a surprise by winning from fourteen others. Tho son of Lord Althorpc and Peggy V. handled himself much better in harness than hitherto, and it was one of his best efforts to date. Le Todd made a bold showing. Going down the back the last timo he gave out a strong challenge, and two furlongs from homo was in front but he hit himself.. and . did not .finish as strongly as tho winner, Blue Thorpe. Charles Dixie trotted his usual consistent race and easilv beat all but Blue Thorpe and Le Todd. Proud Ata, Merry Bingen, and Bony Spec mado the best showing ot the others. Ingle Bingen and Peter HcKimiey both made mistakes, while the three back-markers—Master Audo, Escapade,- and Money Spider—were set a task to which they wore not equal. Another large field of twenty-one horses contested the King George handicap, and after. a fine race Honour Bright and Jolly Chimes passed the winning post locked together, the judge's verdict being a doad'heat. At the far turn both horses drew clear from the rest of the field, and under pressure had •he finish to. themselves After a lot of extra ground Desborough finished third, followed by Some Wilkes, Logan Holme, and Avenger. Trimmer, Bold Bill, and Golden Bubbles were *"«•"«"'&' three-parts of the journey. The favourite, Terence Dillon, went a sound race but from 72yds, with a large field in front of him, was not equal to the task. Nantwich, who is partial to "hn't com e , led from start to finish in the l?lj• ng Ha (U cap, and- scored a comfortable win fiom Bingen Lad, who gave out a strong challenge more than .once, but was always held safe by the winner. Bessie Logan quickly worked herself into ft good position, and looked like extending the winner, but owing.to an interrupted passago was beaten into third PlaeT The effort of the favourite, Parkwood was disappointing. A furlong from homo be was running second, but broke, and finally finished unplaced. Tommy Direct broke up at the start, while the rest of the .field were beaten for speed, and will require to improve to have n winning chance on baturday.

TO-MORROW'S ACCEPTANCES (EBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM )

DUNEDIN, January 27. WWEfiLEY HANDICAP (in harness), of 225 sovs; for unhoppled .trotters; 4.83 class; lm sf—Mat Audubon scr; Nelson Wood scr; Jade scr; Lord Rokeby scr; Peter Eyre 24; Alpha Wilkes 24; Great. Bell 24; Ben Loean 24- Buck Dp 60; Bon Wood 60; under, ■viewer 72; Avalanche 73; Tom Marvin 84; Real-Lady 96; Swiftbine 108; Nelson McKinney 108; Burnie 120; Merry Biagen 120, Elzear 120.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 275 aovs; 2.18 class; lm—Berenice scr; Reta scr; Jazolock, scr; Cardinal and Blua scr; Haunui scr; Rollicking Bells scr; Dollie Houi scr; Nipper 12; Mountain Chimes I£, Vera's Doll 12; Stan Wilkes 12; Locanda Child 12; Trimmer 12; Honour Br'glU li; Grey Cloud M\ Lenamhor 24; Final McKinney 24; Albert Logan 24; Nimble. Direct 24; High Jinks 86; Tommy Direct 36.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES (in harness), of 350 sovs; for threo:year-olu unhoppled trotters; Um— Lady Bingen, Perfectation, Petor Fashion, Quickfiro, Repute. FORBURY HANDICAP (in harness}, of 700 soys; 4.32 class; 2m —Trenand scr; Money Spider scr; Parkwood 12; Ouimet 1-; Bessie Logan 'l2; Downcast 24; St. Maura 24- Dalnahine 24; Golden Devon 24; faea Pearl 36; LoganWood 48; Jock Potts 60; Black Admiral 60; Logan Chiof 60. STEWARDS* HANDICAP (in harness), of 275 sovs: 4.50 class.; 2m—Bricklayer scr;' Scottish Maid scr;-Jolly Roger 12; Sundown 12- Robert Bell 12; Erin's Child 12; Anti Acido t2; Kinney Dillon 24; First Water 24- Malice 24; Golden Dawn 24; Great Actress 36; Conara 48; Logan's Drive 48; Logan Park 60; Author Jinks 60; Meb 72; Rockeritia 72; Kibiringi 73; Lyonwood 84; Desert Star 84; Lingfield 96.

.CRESCENT HANDICAP (in harness), of 425 sovs; for'unhoppled trotters; 4.41 class, 2m—Merry Bingen at!r; Ingle' Bingen scr; Andobell 84;- Happy Rosa 36; BWe Thorpe 48- Peter McKinney 48; Bundabcrg 48, Proud Ata 48; Engagement 60; Charles Dixie 72; Bonny Spec 72;- Lo Todd 84; Master Audo 10S; Escapade. 132. _; .

BOYAL HANDICAP (in harness), of eovs; 3.47 i class; Ira sf—Avenger, scr; Day Pointer scr; Logan Lily scr; Ding Dong Bell scr; Logan Hanlon. scr; Berenice scr; Waima scr; Dolly Houi scr; Lucky Dillon scr; Golden Bubbles scr; Bundaberg 12; Haunui 12; Some Wilkes 12; Bold Bill 24; Trimmor SO; Logan Holme 36; Honour Bright 36: Jollv Chimes 36; Lenamhor 36; Colehill 36; High Jinks 48; Dosborough 48; Terence Dillon 72. /

AU BEVOIR HANDICAP'(in harness), of 325 sovs; ■ 2.15 class; lm—Rose Pointer scr; Parkwood 12; Nantwich 12; Ouimet 12;' John Pointer 12; King Dillon 12; Bingen Lad 24; Bessie Logan 24; Downcast' 36; St. Maura 36; Loganwood 48; Golden Devon 48.

PAHIATUA R.C.

SECOND DAY. (mESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) , PAHIATUA, January 27. Tho Pahiatua Racing Club's second-day was run in splendid weather, and provided excellent sport. There was a largo attendance, and the totalisator handled £11,228, compared with £12,968 for the second day last year. The total for the Meeting was £24,050, as against £26,241 last year. 'Ucsults:— TRIAL PLATE, of 80 sovs; lif—• 2 LAND GUARD 8-0 R. Reed 1; 1 Colarina 8-0 Manson 2; 3 Heather Blend SO Jtackie 3.. ti Mint Julep 80; 5 Merry Wanderer 80; 7 Miss Glow 8-0; 4 Truucy 8-0. also started. Won by a short head; a neck between second and third. Time. .1.10 4-5. A lino race.

i PONGAKOA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, 'of 120 aovs; 6f—s SHUT UXR 90 W. Mc- : Ewan 1; 1 Misgovern 10-11 A. Hobson 3; a. Arataurn 10-4 I°, Cortclf 3. 3 Stream 0-0; 4 Benmure 0-0 also darted, Won by a length; two longths between second snd third. Time, 1.-3 C-3. TIRAUMEA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 soys; lm—a ASLEEP K-0 K, Reed 1; H Fiery Comet 7-3 A. Driscoll 2; 1 Our Jr.ck OS JfcEwen 3. a luoe 8-11; 4 Conviction ft-3; 7 Kindle 7-0; 5 Coma 7-0 also started. Von by n length; five lengths between second and third. Ti'.nc, 1.43 2-5. MANGAHAO HANDICAP, of 17j soys; In-.—l WRISTLET 7-0 H. Wtgfias 1; 5 Vv'illow Wiii 7.0 P. Burgess 2; 1 £onlium-,no S-9 K. Heed 3. " Bright Day S-0; 3 Modern 7-13; C Tongatotoa 7-0 also started. Won by half a,head; one and a half length* between second and third, lime, 1.59. ■TA'FAKUA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; of—s niVEUNA 8-0 Wjg»ins J; 6 Coot 7-7 S. Wilson 2; .2 Lady Ideal 10-2 Mackio 3. 3 ilolto S-fi; 4 Abbey Quoen S-0; 1 Arch Arrow 8-0; 0 Eventide 7-0: 7 Uad Glow 7-0; S Doe 7;0 also started. The field bunched v««y close, and the finish was heads either v«y. Time, 1.3 1-5. TANK HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 7f—l ROYAL ffAMB S-U R. Reed 1; -8 Tin-nadi.-o 7-5 C. Goldcboro 2; 5 Hypnotic 7-0. H. Gil'oom 3, 2 To'vpstra S-G; 0 Dominion K'.'so 7- - J; 4 Jd.-iy 7-0 a'so started. Won by » iencth; a neck between a»cond and third. Time, 1.23 45, ELECTRIC! HANDICAP, 0M25 aovV 6f—--8 BRIGHT KNIGHT 7-5 Gilmo.jr 1: G Papaponga 8-12 N. P. Johnson 2; -2 Star-