SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18917, 4 February 1927, Page 14

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Nominations for tho Nclvjii Jo'kcy Club's Annual Mcetin • to-dav* Acceptances for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, al.-o for.cit for the Champagne Stakes, are due to-day. Acceptances for tho Taranaki Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close to-mor-row. As a result of representations mado fcv Hiccarton trainers and owners, the lommitt.-e of the Canterbury Jockey Club have agreed to lay down a bulling green on a .-ite adjacent to the »f raping sheds. A meeting of those infrestcd will shortly be held, and it is hoped to have the green in playing cider for next season. In a recent communication, the cxRiccartoii trainer. W. Holmes, forwarded an elaborate programme of the season's r.t'ing, extending over IUO days, of the Tijuana Jockey Club, stnated 1-3 miles .south of San Diego, California, in Old Me:;ico. Holmes had commenced the circuit, well, winning one rat* with Rarbwrre. and securing second 1 north with Summer's Heir, purchased from the Prince of Wales, in the only two starts he had had. Tlie Southland apprentice jockey, N C. Dwvcr. suffered severe head injuries through Ace of Hearts falling with him in tho Flying Hack Handirap at the I'apanui Meeting on Wednesday, and was removed to hospital.

First Acre must be the most travelled horm at present in commission. Last vcar he was taken as far eoutti as InVercargill. At Christmas time ha raced at New Plymouth, and came down to run on tho third dav at Awapuni. He then went to Tauhercnikan for tho New Year, and raced twice. This month he raced each day at Foxton, and then went to Trentham to run second to Centrepiece. Last week hj« had a couple nf outings at Pahiatua, and on Wednesday won the Flyinj; Handicap at Egmont.

In tbo Flying Handicap at the Tapanut races, Ace of Hearts fell, and tho rider, N. C. Dwyer, sustained seriouu head injuries. Ho was removed to hospital.

By winning the Pahiatua Cup, and running second in the Egmont Cup, Nukumai once again furnishes pointed evidence of carrying his eight years remarkably well. A hurdlo race performer of marked brilliancy and with a steeplechase victory also to hi* credit; Nukumai has earned the allround certificate. Mr S. G. Davidson has Rood reason to rejoice over tins ffcet that ho withstood the overtures that were once made to him to sell tho bay gelding, for ho has proved n lino stake-earner in the interval. Up to date Nukumai has contested 72 races, ami his record stands as follows:—Hi wins, 14 sec.-nds, 10 thirds, and 30 times unplaced Nukumai has won stakes to the value of over £OOOO.

Lord Astor, who has Icon racing for something like 20 years, has at times been referred to as unlucky, but that has chief reference to the Derby, in which race colts carrying his colours have filled second place on no five occasions since 1918. A computation reveals that horses carryins Lord Astor's colours hare won stakes to the value of £201,915 since 1900, but, as is remarked, it would be highly interesting to know the amount of tho outlay attendant thereon.

A well-known American turf authority says that at the present raltio of horses, if Whittier, Manfred, Windbag, and Heroio had records in England as they have in Australia, they would be worth about £IO,OOO each. Do not be surprised (he says) if a few horses are bought in Australia for America next-year. In view of the establishment of a New Zealand yearling sale at Trentham, it is quitte possible that in the future Americans may be. amongst the buyers. In this connexion, "floamer' r writes in n recent itsuo of the' Lexington (Kentucky) "Thoroughbred Record":— "l should like to see some first-class Australian and Now Zealand horses this country. It seems t'o me there are more first-class horses In Australia arid New Zealand at present than in any country where racing occurs, and I attribute this to the fact that Australian «and New Zealand homes are bred to rare primarily and not' as potential . sires to stand at exorbitant fees. Tito more a horse K raced, the better Insight wo shall gain of his "rue worth, and I would be more inclined to chance mares with a horse such as Windbag, Poitrel, or Trafalgar than a horse that has been retired after a singlo success in one of the. so-called classic*. . . . I nayc no means of knowing how good the Australian and New Zealand horses are. I hare every reason to suspect they nre the equal, if not superior, to their competitors in any land, and it is too had that condition* preclude their matching strides with the best in England and America."

TROTTING NOTES. XomlaatioM for the Otnbuhu T.C.'s Euthmef Meeting close to-day at 5 p.m. Nominations for the Kaikoura T.Cl.'s Annual Meeting close to-day at 7 p.m. Nominations for six events at tho Kelson J.O.'a Summer Meeting close today at 6 p.m. Acceptances for the Metropolitan T.C.'I February Meeting close on Tuesday at noon. Training operations havo not been Tcry interesting of Into u tho mnjotity of the horses in work are well forward, and do sot require much fast work. Yesterday tho track was fast and freely need, but few horses were extended, tho majority of {he trainers being content to give their charges half to threequartet paco exercise.

F. 0. Holmes worked St. Maura over ■ coupto of circuits. The daughter of fit. SwithJn was not extended, but she pot plenty of dash into her effort, and appeared anxious to go fast. N. L. Price drove Transport a mile and a half. Good time was registered over tho first ten furlongs, when the •on of Logan Pointer was eased, and *ot driven out at tho finish.

ttormy and Stunt Artist wero companions work-out over two miles, and it was a pleasing display on tho part of tooth horses.

Dusky Pointer and Tho Thiiitlo finished on terms at the end of a similit* journey. Tho latter worked at tho trotting gcitj and acquitted liinuielf with ercdit.

Audalio (saddle) covered a mile the Tfverso way. Ho appeared to bo doing his test throughout, and had littlo left la reserve at the finish.

General Bingen, who has left M. B. Edwards's stable, and is now under tho caM of W. Baker, went a mile and a half it; a sound, pace, and was staving on wall at tho finish.

The trotters Audo Bell, Gabardine, fh» Toff, Great Amazon, Reverie, iind Count Dee worked Separately, but Were BOt asked to do their best.

J. MeCluro is working a promising threa-yearold filly by Bront Locanda from a Petereta mare at headquarters. Tna youngster la a nice pacer, and looks llk« CCBtiagio hand early.

I The aged parin.7 priding St. Hubert ! has been rcconimis?!o!,ed by J. Fri^cr. The son of Underwood looks bright and healthy, and has evident !y ben.. ::;•.••! by thu let-up. The two-year-old filly bv Mah-hiij'ii from Imperial Fan, in \\\ J. Toinkiuson's stable, is a nice p:n-rr. She was on the track yesterday, and came through her frisk in a sati'factory ii.anner. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. The <le<i-ion of the Canterbury Jockey Club to hold their Midsummer .Meeting on the dato originally uvrailed, February l'.Hli, has met with the appiwul of Jticr.irton trainers, many of whom would not have otherwise had the opportunity of racing their lioitcs until early next mouth. It is certain that every ttablc will Ixj icpresented and the cluu should receive a largo nomination. Training operations at lliccartnn yesterday were mostly confined to the plough, and soma good gallops wereexecuted by horses duo to race at Wiiigatui next week. Centrepiece, assisted by Green Cloth Olid Scrotina. was responsible lor an at tract he gallop over a mile and a quarter. Tho pace over tlio early part was not last, but he finished in good style, the journey taking 'J.FJ 4-j. The Chokcbore representative- is undoubtcdIv at tho top ol his form, and provided tho Wingatui track is firm, ho "ill have to bo seriously considered in tho decision of tho Duncdin Cup. Front Rank, who has not been at her liest since the Wellington Meeting, was restricted to n six furlong task, which »ho comfortably accomplished in I .'JO. Sho is to accompany the Clifford team to Dunedin, but will not fulfil her Cup engagement. battlement, -assisted by Calcite oyer sis furlongs, got to tho end of nine furlongs in 'J.O. finishing well. Young Lochinvar strode over live furlongs in 1.2 3-5. This trio will comprise F. D. Jones's team for the Dunedin fixture, and they should run prominently in their engagements. Footfall, who is looking in good order, was given u. couple of rounds on the plougTi at a serviceable pace. He will probably bo ono of the favoured contestants for the Dunedin Cup. A rider has not yet been secured for him in this event.

Rapier and Count Carour were again associated in a strong gallop over nine furlongs. They kept together from the jump off, and finished übreast in 1.-33. Glentruin nhowed her usual pace in covering four furlongs in 49 3-3. Jericho had Beau Gesto as a companion over half u mile, covered in 51 3-o.

Don Jose and Money Mart traversed five furlongs in 1.4 3-3, Nincompoop and Precious taking 1.2 4-5 for the same- distance.

Chickwhcat showed improved form by beating Tiff at tho end of sis furJongs, cut out in 1.16 3-3. The Panmure—Heatherbrac two-year-old Broadmoor beat his stablemntc Sudden Storm over six furlongs, covered In 1.19, and looks likely to bo a worthy Chokebore representative in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes. Brightliug easily accounted for Bed Wink over five furlongs in 1.3 1-5. The former has improved with recent galloping and is expected to perform well in his Wingattn engagements. Gold Mint continues to get through attractive track work and reeled off six furlongs, in company with Master John, in 1.20, without being fully extended.

Ophir was too good for Sasctto in a six furlong gallop, taking 1.20 2-5. Assurance was seen to advantage by geting over a mile in 1.43 4-5. being assisted over six furlongs by his stable-mate, Master Clarence. Kadiac and Sayonara were each schooled over a few fences on Wednesday, both giving pleasing exhibitions. Crossbow, stJss Flighty. Dark Spot, Mo Mier Oay Queen, Hoylake, Bolero, Finora, Will Oakalnd. Asjrinn, HuzCountersign, and Gold Brick accomplished useful tasks. N.?. METROPOLITAN T.C. HANDICAPS DECLARED. The following handicaps hare been' declared : BPREYDON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs. For Unhspplcd trotters. 3.42

GISBORNE R.C. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. irr.sss ASsctiAiio.T ifleorav.) I.IsBOKNE, February :. Th- fir<! 'lav nf ih" t;i--birne It-Kin: Club'* S ;.:- r; .-r Mr..;'iii- «a- h'-ld today in idea! v,:.-l,<-r. The -«ur- va* fa'?. T)>; t,.;a!-i-.i'-r ii■■.".• ■!:nrr.t« amnunvd t'j ill. '■'.«!. I'nn- ,-.--, d vith tr.'.l"* for the fir>; day la:! ;c..r. TI.o folln-.i-ii:; arc tiic refills: — i;i;.-t handicap HCru>r.rs. of mo <m>- l»n:—1 WAIiIKKA JA''K U-'J Nixmi J: .Vuiuc Jay <i-7 ■.■: "■ M-ny Colour. 11 ■« _:;. 2 I o|.;ii>r Not) 9-?: 1 (iondmark '.'-s'; 0 » hi«ITrin- Sum '.in ; 7 V.ilt»r.> 9-0 al" >!"t"d. Wwi liy or." nr.'l a I-.»1 f lencthf. the sain" tlis- :.-.;;." bct«ccn te'"iid and third. Time. 2.4:; ■; ">.

Ti: lIAPAKA UA'K HANPICAP. of 120 .nv.; 7f—o SI.VtiKP, H"Y 7-3 Daly 1; 5 Coldm Autumn 7-" -J; -i C"h".M"p t-12 .". ] farniola -''■: 1 Sandburr 6-1: - Kar>ii'iI.onf.i 7 7: 7 First Pri.-.e 7-2: * I.'Autumn 7-'J al»o Marl".l. Won l.y ;i length: a head l.ct.vrcn fr.-.-nd and third. Time. I.ill.

wi rr.r.r. mf.muimai. handicap, of !.-,,, _,„. : ~f_:: STAitTI.i; 7-12 L'nly 1; 1 N-n>aii s■:. 2: I Hold Hnx 7-i:i :t. ■') K"?«l Damon )i"-2; 2 f'Jnf.il Spirt S"> ahn star("il. Won 1.-.- a nc--k; u l"ne!li between secon'i aii'l third. Time. 1.14.

M\U'i:N' srfIMSY. »f mo *ov«: v.-eipM js.ii; r,f —1 MON MINT Atkins 1: 2 Kinc's Hre.im 2: 7 Miss Willonyx .".. 11l Nightntir.<.c; " Autc.mnl.iil: 1< Timing Home; "> Nzah'.ini: I'J Moitture: ■» Whit- Sister and Tea I.ndv l.rarkrted: S I.nrh l.yon: 9 I'lyilnr»u<: 10 Nc«l>ri4ce: H Auloims; i:t A-it.'ir.ine: « Wilfred; 1« Upon yueen; 17 I'rin.-e N-aherc; 1.1 i:«in;o also start"d. Won liy mi" and a half len;th»: three lengths feeoo'l and third. Time, 1.2 3-.">.

OISBURNL (iPLU CL'P HANPI<'AP. of 33n 50V-, ineluilins <'•!)' vnlucJ 100 eovs; ■e.ond .">O. third 20. I\m. 1. 11. .Vnrsrove's h m PIirNIKSS RON. NIK by rolydamcn—Waiorc«a syrs ?-t Wiggins 1 ■-'. W. .1. Cr.ii;'s b g Perlc do I>con Ojrs ?l .. .. ..2 :t. W. Knlifon'f b(T Pita a;ed 712 .. H 3 Merry Day f> 0 and P.oy.il Diadem 7-4 brarketed: 1 Princess Nata 7-10 (braeketed with Prineejs Ilonnio); 7 tv-01.-h MiiHirc (■■4: fi Hauran;* 7-1; 1 Serenade 7-0 also started. Won by half t lenefh; three'innrtcrs of a len;th between second and third. Time,

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 120 «i«: Kf— 1 SCPERB KING 9-0 Butterworth 1; :i Nijhtsonc fi-4 2; 2 Tino Mauris* 9-7 ::. The only ftarters. Von by two lengths; «ix lengths between second and third. Time, 1.15.

riRST WF.LTKR HANDICAP, of 120 sots; 7f— J WESTERNER 00 C. Stratton 1; I Gnrznn 10-0 2: 2 Crishna 9-0 .1. 3 Othotl 1012: 1 Knrest Gold 10-7 also Blurted. Won by half n lencth: one length between second and third. Time, 1.12 2-5. PARK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs: 7f—2 HOLD DOT 8-12 DhHcu 1; i Sunlike 8-2 2; 1 Royal Klisht 81 :;. 5 Merchant 7-13; I Nlclit Oamhler 7-7 also started. Won bv one and a half lcntrths; a head between second and third. Time, 1.25 1-5. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. (rnxSS ASSOCIATION' TELEGIUM.) _., GISBORXK, February ?,. The Giauorno Racing Club's second day's acceptances are: SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs; 13m—Highway 11-1.3; Manv Colours U-10; Blue Jay 10-0; Coppernob 9-8; Goodtnark g.C; Monto. 9-2; Mark Over 9-0; Matauranga 9-0. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 51 -Kind's Dream 8-9; Ngahuru 8-0; New Bridge 8-0; AtumUd 7-7; Tea Lady 7-7. TURUIIEHA HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; Irn—Gold Dot 9-9: Cohesion 9-1; Sunliko 6-5; Crishna 8-J; Carniola 8-4; Rakauponga 7-1; First Prince 7-0.

TIIIAL HANDICAP, 07 100 sow, 01King's Dream 8-9; Haknwai 8-7; Mis. tVil lonyx 8-3; Ngahuuru 8-0; Go'dstrrak S-0, L'Aulumnß-0; Polytivious 8-0; Moisture 8-0: \\liitc Sister 80; Perlc do Itoiitro 8-0; Loch nyon 8-0; Wilfred 6-0; Master Damon 8-0. CISBORNE RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 200 sow lm-Scotcli Mkturr. k-'i, .Npwat! 8-2;.Ol!--, 7-13; Iloyal Diadem 7-5; Westerner 7-2; S.,.::uda 7-0.

SKCOND WELTER HANDICAP, of 120 «ovs; 71-Olhon 10-11; Garzon 10-3: Royal Diadem 10-1; Forest Gold 10-0; Mountain Top 10-0; Westerner 9-12; Royal Flight 9-3. AWAPUNI HACK HANDICAP, of 120 lovs; 6f—Superb King U-9; .Johsjii.n D-3: Night Song 8-5; Royal Flfeht f-l • burr 8-2; Mon Mint 8-0; Moisturo 7-0. BRIGHT MEMORIAL HANDICAP 01 130 sovs; Of—Royal Damon 10-0; N-j« iti , 8 ." 1 ?, : ?, tar<lc B " 7 i pita 6 - 5 ; Cou <l Spi.il of; Oold Box 8-0. . . EGMONT R.C. CLARINDA WINS TONKS STAKES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION YELEOr.AH.) HAWERA, February 3. ilic J-.gmunt Racing Club's Summer Me.-t----jng nae concluded today in line, weather, lbo track was good and the attendance very large. Tho totulisator handled £22,178 for tho day, os against £28,850 last year, making a total lor tin, meeting of ill 552 against £33,871 in 1320. Results:— OKAIAWA UI'RD&ES, of 203 »ovs; ljm -J PK.\DEN"NIS 10-1 1!. Hymn 1; :] Elvactto 10-2 2; Hohntai 10-0 .'!. 1 San Fera 11-l; 5 Corucdv Prince 10-D; 7 Toko 'Jako 3-11; U Gold Peak 9-3: 8 Sea View 9-7; 0 Uncle Dave 90; 10 Fcstivo_J)-0 also started. Won by a head; threo"" lengths second and third. Time, 2.47. WAIMATE HANDICAP, of 300 covs; Cf--1 BENZORA 7-11 R. Mackio 1; i Lady Desmond 7-1 2; 2 Fiist Aero 90 3. 5 Gajllard 8-1; 3 Pounm 8-0; 6 PapapoHga 7-3 also started. Won by a head; threo lengths second and third. Time, 1.21. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, o( 130 sovs; of—l OKAZONE 8-13 A. .1. McCormack 1; 2 Tea Time 8-12 2; 3 Erin-Go-Bfagh 8-11 3. 1 Greengrocer fi-9; 10 Midnight Camp 8-7; 8 Lady Aero 8-4; 11 Niblick 8-3; 13 Whisogno 8-3; 17 Glcncoo 8-3; 5 Royal Aero 8-3; (5 Lethal 8-3; 1 Coma 8-3; 9 Ardailo 8-3; 7 Atono 8-3; 18 Whakahilii 8-3; II Turkish Fire 8-3; 12 Roraantio 8-3; 16 Tc Mnnrv 8-3 also started. Won by two lengths; same second end third. Time, 1.2. TONKS STAKES, of 500 sovs; second "0, third C 5. Urn.

1. It. A. McKonzic's br m CLARINDA by Kiibroney—Blackada ByM 7-1-1

T. Green 1 4. E. George's br c Mini Lent 4yrs 7-5 3 a. S. G. Davidson's br g ftuJtumai ajed . 7-0 3 2 Euphonium 8-0; 3 Xovar 7-7; 6 Tip Tico 7-0; 7 Thusderclap 7-0 also atartc-cl. Won by half a length; a length eccond and third. Time, 2.10}.

MEIIE MERE HANDICAP, of 175 sots; Gf—-I WHENUANUI 9-5 A. McCormack I;, 4 Manlv 7-12J 2; 3 Tartasi 8-8 3. 7 Toapaili 7-12; 2 Molto 7-12; 9 Tnitomi 7-7; 5 Svastar 7-<!; 8 Grand Lupin 7-3; G Oreades 7-0; 11 Fortalico 7-0; 10 Monsojpio 7-0; 12 Taikawhana. 7-0 also started. Wen by a length; two lengths second and third. Time, 1.10.

NORMANBY WELTER HANDICAP, cf 220 sovs: 7f —1 TIEGA 9-3 L. Morris 1; 3 Bor.hommo 8-10 2; 2 The Lamb 0-9 n. 4 Bonnznc 8-10; G liady Bentinck 8-3: 3 GlrnKarriff 8-6. 7 Crossfire 8-0 nl»& started. Won bv a length; a head second and third. Time, 1.30.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 160 sova; SN--3 KKA 8-1 T. Tito 1: G Helen 9-10: 1 Jnzz Babv 9-11 3. I Skypoint 7-12; 7 Silent 7-0; 5 Atone 7-0; 7 Isiojjno 7-0 also started. Won bv three lengths; a length second and third. 'Time, 1.2*. IXAHA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 <>ots: PJf —1 VESPERUS 9-4 B. Morris 1: 5 Blend 7-10 2; 3 Kilmiss 8-10 3. 2 Vivo 8-1; 4 Asleep 7-12; 7 Top Off 7-11: 6 Airtight 7-3: 9 Troilns 7-3; 8 Blu» Peter 7-2: 10 Left 7-0 also started. Won by a length ! nr.d a half; a length second and third. Time, 1 18. NOTES ON THE RACING. (special to tub mess.) WANG AN CI. February 3. A. Driscoll, rider of Lethal in the Trial Hack Handicap, was uninjured when the horse fell, but the Auckland apprentice was suspended for a month for careless riding. Enquiries were also held into tho running ct Elvaette and Benzora, but no action was taken. San Fera, Pendennis, and Elvaette wr*. most in demand for the Okaiawa Hurdles. Take Take, Uncle Dave, Elvaette. and San Ker* were the leading division through the straicht the first time, where Festive parted company with his rider. Pendennia wag hurried to (he front on the bend, and made play alons the back, where the northerner chanced the fence, causing Elvaeete immediately behind to blunder badly. Pendennis showed the way into tho straight from Rehutal, Elvaette. San Fern. Uncle Dave. and Sea View. Pendennis. Elvaette, and Rehutai were almost on terms at the last fence, and at the half distance Elvaette wai in front ot Pendennis. but the latter made another attempt and got up to win by half a head. Rchn'nl was two and a half lengths away third, and Take Take, Sea-View, and Undo Dave »*xt. Bcniora was a not favourite again for

I flic iTf" sprint, the" Wuiinatc ITar.dii.-a;>. with | l'ir-' .We »!?'' m demand. Henrrra t-<-c.-iti I ■ !..>!. being !0Hn«...,l l.y liailiarJ. Paiiunousa. Kir.'t .V re. Pouma. and l.ndy ]JcMm>nd. the l.ift-namrd bcin; MrtrteJ behind the ticM. At the half mill' 15<-:i;or.i v,a< three ie,u-li- J clear, nnd -howed the nay into th" straight , i«o lcnslh« ahead of I'aj'arniiza, v. itli I'iai!- , lard and Kir»t Acre jn't l-hind. and Lady , liOMiiond next. The favourite l.e:aii to lire i ! isj. the ...traijht. hut he y.-.is kept join:. JL:id> i I Jieimond canto with a crral ru?li u\er the i I ]:,-t bit. and i>::s ll: in: at the fini-li. but ! ! l:e:uora v.mi by a cood head. Pir«t A. re I j „a« t«» and a half ]ensth< away third, and ' ' tiailianl and Pnpa)">n:::i wi-re riiht up. i Th<re «:n conkidcrable hooting, uhich v.,u I really a do.iblebarrelled demnu.-triition I aiain'-t the winning horse and th" .indie's ldsein;s. hut the judge was quite torrC'.-t in l:i;-' decition. ! KL-htcin saddled up for the Trial Hack I Handicap, nnd there in* hi; m»i'ey for I nrazone. Tea Time, and LrinsroMrash, and ! thev fini: hed in this order. Tea Time went ' out" fa;t fp.i'i i:rin jo-Bracb. VVlmome, To Mana, Or;;:..ne. lloyal A.re, and TurkMt I >'ire. The favourite ran up >r, nnd on the I hoiri" •urn. Tea Time, (fra'one. t ,.id KriicoUracil beitu- in the van her.. «jth Turkis-li ! Pi re', Te Mana. Atone, and 1:..yal Acre nearI ro of the remainder, franco collared Tea Time fn-ide the diXan.e. ami went ~,, (~ win i-or.vincinglv by a couple „f |.. :t = ths. with Krin-go-Bra.-li a similar di-!aa. ■• avav. |;„val Acre was a moderate fourth, and Niblick and Atone next in order. I (.'lnrtndii was a! a restrict..l price in the • Tonks Stakes, lining entrusted with more I that: twice as much as Mint Leaf. The tapes ! were raised a« Xtiktimai commented to buck, and he lost several lengths, but :,s the li.-ld was only rantcrinc (it took 'JH 1 .15,.,. f„ r t | l( , tirst two, ;,„,| l.'i f„ r the lir-t live ftirlntics) he mar.ac.d to run to the frnnt leading out i>f the straight from Mint Leaf. Ijiphotiiuni, • larimla. Thtind-relai'. and Tip Tre". Along the ba-k there v. a? no i-hanie. and C'larind:: moved up ernrsin; the (op. In:., ihc straight the order was Nukumai. f'larinda. Ilnphonium. Tip Tree. Mini Leaf, and Nmar. Then' was .1 E""d race home between I hirinda and Mint L.'.af. the latter flnihhing strongly, but failing by a neck to rend: Clarinda. Kukuroai was jiift over n length away third, and L'uphoniiim. Tip Tree, and Nov ; ,r iievl. Another fine performance went down to (he credit of M'hcnuanui. who was hacked down to a short price in llic Meie Mere Hack Handicap. Manly ijczun l'e««, fo lend the favourite along the back, with Orcade?, Molto. Partajra, Toapaiti, and Portalico next in order. The order at the turn (or home was Manly, Whonuunui, Toapaiti, Molto, Paitonn, nnd Orcadca. When straightened up the favotirito drew out to heal Manly comfortably by a length, with Partae,.i in tho minor place, two and a half lengths r.way. Orcadc«, Molto, Seastar, and Toapaiti were next to cross the line. The run of favourites continued when Ticgn scored in iho Xormanhy Handicap. Glen(jarrifl was in front early from Tio™a, The Lamb, Bonosne, Bonhorniue, and Lady Uen tinck. After a furlong the last-named ran np to the leader at the half-mile, and had a slight advantage at the home turn from The Lamb, Tiega, Crossfire, GlcngarrifF, and Bonognc. In the run to the post the favourite camo through to win by a length from Bonhnmnic, who was only a head in ftont cf The Lamb. Bonognc, Glcngarriff, and Lady Bentinck were, next. The three top-weights in the Electric Handicap had the race to themselves. Jazz Baby carried £lßl more than Helen, with Kka" a sonrid third favourite. F.ka bcann brilliantly from Skypoint, Jazz Baby. Helcp, and Alone, and site wag three lengths clear at the turn from Helen, with Jazz Baby closing up, and Atone nnd Skypoint heading the others. Eka ran wide on the bend, but that did not prevent her finally winning by three lengthe from Helen, with the favourite a length away. Atone. Skypoint, and Silent were next to cross the line. Tho final event of the Meeting, the Inr.ha Hack Handicap, drew ten runners and in a good pool Veßpents was a linn favourite. Going cut of the slraicht the otder was Vespcru', Vive, Tioihis. KHmis.i, Blend, am. Pop OfT. Along the back Vivo went to the front, and showed the way into the stiaight from Tioihis, Bine Peter, Blend, Kilmiss, Vwperiw, and Asleep. In the run home Vespcnis got up on the rails, after being twice disappointed, and won, going away, by » length. Blend wa* second a neck in.front of Kilmiss and Vivo, w.th Asleep und Pop Off heading the remainder. TARANAKI J.C. WEIGHTS DECLARED. (raisa association teleurau.) lIAWKRA, Vebruary 3. The following weights have been declared for the Taranakt Jockey Club s Autumn Meeting:— WAITAKA HUKDLES HANDICAP, of 2"5 sovs; Urn 100yds—San Pern 1011: Patfln' Through 10-10; Pentagram 10-10; Pcndennls 10-8; Mountain Hell 10-3; Little River 10-3: Kchutai 0-13; Ardath 1)13; l.lenralrn 9-12; Take Take 0-8; <iold Peak !M; Sea View O-.'l; Lord Bruce 9-0; Comet King 00; Sea Comet 9-0; Uncle Dave 90.

NGAMUTU JUVENILE HANDICAP, of •">■> iovs- sf—Lndy Desmond 100; Jaw Babv 0-11; Helen 9-3; Silver Mino !••!; Paganclli 8-11; Kka 8-8; Melissa 8-:!; Baby Bun 8-2; Ten Tlmu 81; In the Simile 7-11: Ncwburv 7-11; Denier 7-8; Dimmer 7-8: Odin 7-8; Hkypolnt 7<>; Miss Pat 7-0; Lenox 7-0; Mcndip 7-5: Morcita 7-1; Barryii.ndii 7-:'.: Irlognc 7-U; War Flnmo 70; Atono 70; Silent 7-0; I'ortalicc 70.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 fovs: Cf— Grand Knight 9-12; The Hawk n-fJ; Te Monanui «■'-'; First Arm 8-12: Lady Cnvendisli 8-12; Tea Bell 8-2; llcnzora 81; The Lamb 80; Gnillard 7-11: Pounm 7-11; Oration 7-10: tadv Bcntinck 7-8; Lady Desmond 7-7; Merry .Test 7--.: Ninlnrlim 7-3: l'»paponga 70; Tip Tree 70; Toapaill 70; Bright Knight 70. TARANAKI CUP HANDICAP, of 000 sovs; lj,n—Tc Monanui 00; Income 810; Pintliair 8-7; Scatown 8-J; L'dcn Hall 8-: i; Clnrinda 8-2; Liiphonium 7-10; Town Bank 7-9; Nippy 7-8; Mint I.eiif 7-8: Opa 7-7; Hipo 70; Allow.lv 7-3; Tioga 7-2; Bright Day 7-0; Royal Mint 7-0; Bonhonime 7-0; Kllloch 7-0; Lady Anslruthcr 7-0; Karauhamelia 7-0; Thuudcrclap 70.

OKATO HACK HANDICAP, nf 200 iovs; BJf—Mint Leaf 10-0; C'apl. Gsueldy 8-7: Mirronm 8-2; Blend 8-1; Purlaga 8-1: Asleep 7-13; Bent 7-11; Closeflrc 7-8; Always 7-7; Trollua 7-!J; Anolo 7-»: Airtight 7-2; Orcadcs 7-0; Como 7-0; Bluo Peter 7-0. MIMI HIGH-WF.IGIIT HANDICAP, of 230 sovs; 7f—Kir6t Acre 10-3: Ticga 10-2: The Lamb 90; Tea Bell 99; Bcnzora 9-7; Monoghan 0-3; Illnc the Bell 9-1; Bonhommc 8-13; Lady Bcntiork 8-7; Glengariff 8-1; Ciirraghmoro 8-2; Bright Knight 80: Vivo 8-0; Killoeh 80; Asleep 8-0: Cros*Hro SO; Rapid Firo 8-0; Troilus 80; Nibliek 80. TIMARU HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs: Gf—Whenuanui 10-0; Helen S-12; Acred 8-11: Monotus 8-9; Vivo 8-7; Partaga 8-7; Blend 8-2; Pop Off 8-2; Manly 8-2; Quillflre 8-2; Orazono 8-2; Modest Boy S-0; Billikins 80; Onward 8-0; Sovena 7-12; Teapaiti 7-10; Molto 7-10: The. Swell 7-9; Always 7-9: Bissnc 7-7: Bold Kront 7-0; Paitonu 7-">; Pea fctar 7-1; Plying Shot 7-1; Krin-go-Braph 7-;!; Greengrocer 7-2; Ambrosia 7-0; Taikawhana 7-0; Lady l*ohinj«n 7-0; Lady Arre 7-0; Tcniana 70; Monsoirnc 7-0; Niblick 70. CLIFDEN R.C. HANDICAPS DECLARED. (rHESS ASSOCIATION TELEURASt.) INVERCARGILL, February 3. Tho following handicap? have, brrn declared for tho Annual Meeting of tho Clifden Racing Club:— LILBURNE HANDICAP, of 30 sovs; GfRcd Fray 9-0; Lady Balboa 8-8: Grand Eclat 8-G; Last Thought e-6; Swimashora 8-6; Paradcr 8-G; Merry Chirlc S-G; Ambonut 8-6; Ballyraena Lass 8-G; Controversy 8-G; Beckham S-6; Golden Fleet 8-G. TUATAPERE HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of G5 sovb; ljm—Johnny Direct scr; Running Water scr; Jack Mac scr; Lo?athetc scr; Moonglow 12; Landlady GO; Revolt CO; Ardltissa 72; Dixio Dillon 72; Snowcap 9G; Sandowu HI. BELMONT HACK HANDICAP, of CO fiovs; 7f—Jack o' Lantern 3-3: Londonderry 8-5; Fairy Ring 8-5; King Cup S-0: Navy Cut 7-12; Rippling Lake 7-12; Kyleboa "-10; Pallah 7-10; Piton 7-lu; Red Fray T-10." CLIFDEN CUP HANDICAP, of 100 sovs and trophv valued logns; Um—Kiifano 9-0; Doleful Ditly 8-12: Andanto 8-11; Soldier's Hope 8-7; Bloom 8-5; Kilbarrv 8-1; In the Pink 8-1; Fairy Ring 7-12; Calibration 7-9; Paradcr 7-7. , ORAWIA HACK HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 85 sovs and cup valued 12gns: about 2ra—Blaring Light 11-0; Scamp 10-3; Ngatata 10-1; Punjaub 9-11; Soldier's Dream 9-7; Western Star 0-7. WAIAU HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovp; Cf—Jack o' Lantern 9-3; King Cup S-0; Navy Cut 7-12; Rippling Lake 7-12; Pallah 7-10; Kvlcbo* 7-10; Piton 7-10; Golden Fleet 7-7; Lady Balboa 7-7; Orand Eclat 7-7; Swima«h-iro 7-7; Last Thought 7-7; Controversy 7-7. ALTON HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), nf 63 bovs; 2m—Johnny Direct scr; Jack Mac scr; Running Wafer scr; mare by Adonis—Bol>man scr; Moonglow 12; Landlady 72: Revolt 72; Dixie Dillon 81; Ardlussa 81; Snowcap 120; Sandown 180

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 70 sotf; Im-Dolcfiil Dittv 9-0; Kilfano 3-0; Andant" MS; SoUlier's llopc 5-10; Bloom S-7; Killarry 8-2; In the Pink 8-2; Fairy Ring 7-13; Solcrco 7-10; Calibration 7-10: I'arader 7-7.

to..3.83 class . lm Of. Roifc Audo >cr Jlerry Bingen 21 Queen Id* scr Little Logan .. 30 Nourmabat .. scr Audobell :io Herbllwyn ,. scr The Toff 48 Lady Fan .. Wltj Hebe scr Blue Thorpe CO 13 Happy Rosa .. 60 Brigand 12 Duke Bingen .. 72 Eliear 24 L1NWOOD HANDICAP (In saddle), of 300 «oVs. 2.13 to 3.17 class, lm. Vera's Doll scr Direct Wood .. 12 Lady WlloVood scr Hen Dillon 12 Hurley Dillon .. scr Double Event .. 12 "Nipper Hydaspes scr Diamond Child 21 scr Mountain Chimes 24 Trimmer srr High Jinks 24 Honour Bright srr Albert Logan .. 21 Irish Whispers scr Rose Pointer .. 21 F Irpo scr Oulmet 30 Macanda ecr Tarsan .16 Locanda Child .. scr Bingen Lad 48 Kimble Direct •.. 12 Dalnahine 48 Rebel 12 MIDSUMMER HANDICAP (in harness) . of TOO sots. 4.33 class. 2tn. Trenand scr Queen's Own .. 13 .fuck Potts 48 Talent 60 Oiilmct 13 Black Admiral 00 Golden Devon 24 Logan ChicI .. 60 Curdinal Logan 86 Talaro 72 LociiL'da Mac .. 3(1 Logan Lou 81 Logauwood .. 48 PAPANUI HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sots. 4.32 to 4.3? class. 2ra. D.'Siiwood scrStormy 12 Nimble Direct .. scr Blaster Audo .. 24 U lodd . .. scr Frlnco Lyons .. 2t Diiect Wood .. scr Shino Soon . • 21 Lady Embraco scr Succession .. 36 Stunt Artist scr Silk Thread .. 30 Maearanda .. 13 Escapado 48 V'U.iam this Great 12 Moncxspider 43 Kotakra Jack .. 13 CASHMERE HANDICAP (in harness) . of 3SO SOTS. For unhoppled trotters. 4.41 class. Two mile:. Merry Binges scr Duke'Bingen .. 60 Lady Fan .. scr Harold Child .. 60 Frisco Beau .. 12 Our Lady 60 Audobell 12 First Fashion .. 60 Nlghbortt 48 Rose Blngeu .. 81 Peter HcKinney 48 Master Audo .. 108 Bine Thorps .. 48 John Mauritius 120 Bingesette 48 -Moncyspidcr 132 Happy Rosa 48 JUVENILE HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 eors. For three-year-olds. lm 5f Pat Dillon tcr Patsy Phegnn .. scr Mac de Oro .. scr Bonny Prince .. 24 Rose Logan scr Mcb 60 Denrer's Doll .. scr Author Jinks .. 60 Halen scr Acre 72 Lady MatchShadowlar.il 103 light scr Rcy de Oro 108 LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (in harness). of 300 sots. 4.37 to 4.42 class. I'm AlTira scr Bold Bill ' 24 Avenger .. scr Locsnda Child .. 24 Wairna scr Charles Dixie 36 Mafgalonc .. tcr Our Lady 36 Lyonwood .. scr Lord Burgcn .. .10 Ouy Fawkes .. scr Colchill 30 The Pointer .. scr Honour Bright 36 Haunui .. 12 High Jinks .. 36 Trimmer 12 General Bingen 36 Transport . *• 24 Hustler 48 Homer 24 Logan Holme .. 48 Ruflne 24 s CRAVEN HANDICAP (in harne;s), of 300 SOTS. ! MO class. Urn. St. Maura* scr Sea Pearl 21 '•Vharrpiana scr Locanda Mac .. 24 Glenelg scr Talaro 36 Ressie Logan .. 12 Jack Potts 30 Taurekareka .. 12 Heck* Logan .. 30 Queen's Own .. 12 Don Wild 36 Ooldca Devon .. 12 Peter Bingen .. 36 Bonny Logan .. 24 Native Chief .. .16 Loganwood 24 Logan Chief .. 48