SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19198, 3 January 1928, Page 14

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. The following are the rehandieaps for the Southland Racing Club's Meeting: —-Jlakarowa Trot: Curfew Boy, 06 yards; New Year Handicap: Wayward, 9.9; Traction 8-2; Cup, Overhaul, 8-6. TROTTING NOTES. IT. Frost, for disobedience ot the orders of the Clerk of the Course at Addington yesterday, was fined £l. The secretary of the Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association advises that a special horse train will leave Christchurch for Greymotith tomorrow at 3.50 a.m. Horses bred at Durbar Lodge, Ashburton, included the following winners during the holiday Meetings;— At Ashburton, Kcmpton, by Kelson Bin gen—Pear] Pointer; at Gore, Lingfield, by Author Dillon —Gianella; at South Wairarapa, Xclla Dillon, by Author Dillon—Xcll Pointer; at Westport, Bonnie Wrack, by Wrack—Bonnie Thorpe, and at, Auckland, Sea Pearl, by Nelson Bingen—Pearlchild earned place money. Possibly the fact that W. J. Tomkiueon was not in the sulky was responsible for Logan Park (who was coupled with Trenand) not going out favourite in the Canterbury Handicap at the Canterbury Park Meeting yesterday. There need have been no fears on this head, for F. C. Dunleavy, who handled the pacer, is a clever and experienced horseman, and in his hauds Logan Park hopped away smartly and behaved kindly at all stages of the journey. Tomkinson will arrive from Auckland this morning and will drive other members of his team in to-day's engagements. The unhoppled trotter Trampt'ast went e fine race in the Canterbury Handicap yesterday, but only a few admirers of W. T. Lowe's fine trotter shared in the good price he paid for second place. Trampfast is one of a very few of Logan Pointer's progeny to favour the trotting gait, but his performance entitles him to be classed with the best unhoppled horses in the Dominion. Fifteen horses were nominated and handicapped for the Canterbury Handicap at the. Canterbury Park Meeting yesterday. Fifteen accepted and fifteen faced the starter, a striking tribute to the club and to the work of the handieapper, Mr F. C. Thomas. STRATFORD R.C. BRIGHT GLOW WINS CUP. ,

(press association telegram.) STRATFORD, January 2. do Stratford Racing Club's Annual Meeting opened in splendid weather. There was % record attendance and the course was in excellent condition. The tolalisator handled £33,694, an increase of £3610 over last year. Results:— TRIAL STAKES, of 150 sovs; special weights. 6f. 3. MARBLE KING 1 8. Paul Lucerne- .. - .. • • 2 7. Marjoram •• 3 Cadenza, Furore, Yawl, Ranji, TJlu, Segment, Royal Lover, Green Acre, Ranee, Corneioff, Apathy, Hosiery, Resinous, Cloyne, Silent 'also started. Won by a length and a half; a head second and third. Time, 1.16 2-5. TARIKI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 170 fcovs. 7Jf. 1. THE SWELL 8-1 1 8. Kawhakina 8-0 .. ■• •• " 4. Whiaogne 8-0 .. ~ -.3 Onward 8-8; Archon 8-7; Airtight 8-12; Troilua 8-6 and Just John 8-2 also started. Won by a length; half a length second and third. Time, 1.85 4-5. STRATFORD CUP HANDICAP, of 700 aovs. l}m. 8. H. Clcland'6 oh m BRIGHT GLOW by Day Comet—Red Dolly 7-0 .. 1 6. Mint Leaf 7-13 2 12. Orazone 7-C . ■• 3 Phithoir 9-0; Yoma 8-10; Paitonu 7-13; Anolo 7-11; Vivo 7-0; Sleepy Sol 7-0; The Lamb 7-4; Manly 7-0; Moriaghan 7-3 also atarted. Won by two lengths; a nose second and third. Time, 2.6. OHURA HACK HURDLES, of 200 sovs lira. 8 PINK ROSE 10-4 1 1. Bright Day 8-13 .. .. -.2 2. UraUa-9-8 .. .3 San Fera 10-12; Highflown 9-11; Poteen 9-7; Killock 9-5; Flowing Bowl 9-0; Radiate 9-0 also started. Won by a length; same distance second and third. Timo, 2.16 4-5. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 «ovs. of. 1. GOLD DAWN 8-2 1 2. TJpoko 7-9 ~ .. .. 2 9. Calamine 7-3 .. .. 3 Warflame 7-5; Cloyne 7-9; Te Atiawa 7-8; Llornore 7-8; Lady Quex 7-3; Elope 7-0 also started. Won by two lengths, same distance second and third. Time, 1.4 2-5. DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 6f. 8. TOWN BIRD 7-9 1 4. Ti Tie* 7-0 .. .. •■ 2 8. Oration 8-4 • • 3 Boniora 9-4; Bonogne 8-10; Partaga 7-7; Glengarriff 7-5 j Oreados 7-4; Pop Off 7-0 j Toapaiti 7-0 also started. Won bv a nose; a neck second and third. Time, 1.14 4-5. MIDHIRST HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. SJf 4. BENT 7-9 i 1. Always .. .. ~ ..2 6. Resin 7-0 -, .- •• 3

7-5 also sum-ea. , Won by a length; . a head second and third. Time, 1.51 1-5. 35AILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of ISO «>VB. 6f. , 3. SEASTAR 8-10 1 a Quillfire 8-1 2 1. Boyal Aero 9-0 3 Subdivision 8-10; Eka 8-6; Sovena 6-2; Flitter 8-0; Bracken Abbey 7-8; Koyal Flight 7-7; Hine Hohoro 7-6 aUo started. Won by half a length; a neck second tad third. Time, 1.15 4-5 TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. CARDIFF MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 150 iovs; 6f—Mendip 9-0; Upoko 8-13; Paul Lucerne 8-9; Cloyne 8-4; Mollah 8-3; Scariff 8-3; Corner Off 8-2; Royal Lover S-2; Cadenza S-2; Apathy 8-1; Service 8-1; Fortalica 8-1; Silent 8-1; Hosiery 8-1. TOKO HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; 81f~-Boyal Acre 9-11, Onward 9-2; Tho Swell 9-1; Always 9-0; Ulingar 8-10; Whisogne 8-3, Kawhakina 8-4; Resin 8-1; Michaelmaa 8-0. MAI/ONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP. o£ 400 sovs; 9f--Piu.Qi»ir 9-0; Yoma 5-9; Hipo 7-11; Vivo 7-6; Bonogne 7-5; Manly 7-4; The Lamb 7-S; Sleepy Sol 7-3; Monaghan ?-3; Orasono.7-3; Glengafiff 7-2; Orcades 7-0; Golden Krist 7-0; Bent 7-0 ' STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sova; sf Seastar 9-11; Melissa 9-9; Quillfire 9-3; Eka 8-6; Subdivision 8-5; Miss Mercia 8-3; Marble King 7-10; Bracken Abbey' 7-6; Segment 7-4; Royal Flight 7-3; Hine Hohoro Thanks 7-0. MAKTJRI HACK HURDLES, of ISO sovs; lj m —Pink Rose 11-4; High-flown 10-U; Mountain Bell 10-10; San Fera 10-9; Troilnu 10-6; Bright Day 10-4; Uralla 10-0; Airtight 9-5; Flowing Bowl 9-1; Radiate 9-0; ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; sf—Melissa 9-11; Warflame 8-0; "Upoko 7-18; Callapat 7-7; Tc Atiawa 7-5; Lhuiore 7-4; Cloyne 7-3; Golden Flower 7-0; Elope 7-0; /Valour 7-0; Some Gift 7-0. "SGAERE HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; 61— Town Bird S-S; Tip Tree S-0: Seaslar 7-5: Orcades 7-3; Nasstori 7-0; Quilfire 7-0. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, o£ 170 sovs; 6f—Royal Aero 9-7; Bisox 8-10; Miss Mercia 8-2; illingar 7-12: Sove'na 7-12; Flitter 7-11; Marble King 7-10; Mcnsogne T-S; Archon 7-3; Resinous 7-1; Hine Hohoro 7-l;~ Te Karcre 7-0;' Apathy? 7-0; Paul Lucerne 7-0.

CANTERBURY PARK T.C.

BIG RACE TO LOGAN PARK

INTERESTING SPORT WITNESSED.

The- weather was delightful':;,- fine when racing commenced 51 the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Meeting terday, l.i-t after ti:e second race a warm nor'-wesie: - i'praiig up .':nd blatters were a.'iyiljing but ideal tor the remainder 01' the afternoon. The weather in the forenoon wu-i pi-rhaps too tempting, for people, who would otherwise have been raeogoers, lioi-ked to the seaside ;>nd eount'-y pi.-iiirkin;.' places with ihe result that the attendance at Addington yesterday was not so hi-,' as has been the ease, ou several occasions. The track was in exer-ptionally good order and consequently most of the placed horses improved eunsidernbly on their handicap times, malting it doubly hard for them to win in future. The racing was interesting, accounted for in a small measure by the excellent handicapping of '.Mr F. C. Thomas, while the managerial duties performed by Mr A. I. Rattray cou'd not have been in better hand?. The lion. Mr Witty, AI.L.G, president of Ihe Club kept a watchful eye on proceedings and under his guidance matters went smoothly from start to finish. It was a most enjoyable day's sport. The totalisator investments amounted to £34.,*307 as compared with £37,09-1, handled by the machine on the corresponding day last year.

Following arc details of the racing

INTR'ODCCTOKY HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; second 40, third 20. Unhoppled trotters only. 3.10 class, lira. 2. R. Grant's b h SARSAPAIULLA by Ballin—Kui Kel Gyrs scr U. B. Edwards 1 X>. A. Quigley's b m Sea Queen aged 48

P. G. Holmes 2 8. Mrs F. C. AHinjton's b m Ladv Fan 308 . .. .. R. E. Mills 3

12 fieta Vivian scr; 10 Molly Molloy scr; 3 0 Todd Bin Ken scr; 1-1 Count Petor scr; 1 Fnirligbt 12; 6 Picter Timmermnii 24; 3 Nelson Atn ?><o: 9 Peter the First 36 inc. 3G pen.; 13 Queen Ida 48; i Little Johnnie GO; 7 Nelson McKinney 108 also started.

Rctii A'ivian and Sarsaparilla were the first to show out and Roing along the back the order was R«ta Vivian, Sarsaparilla, and Fairlight, with Picter Timmcrman and Lady Fan twenty lengths fnrtlier back nt the head of the remainder. Nelson jrcKinney broke rounding the top, and Sarsaparilla took command passing the stands, followed by 'fiotn Vivian, Fairlisrht, and Nelson AU. Entering the straight Sarsaparilla was still in front, and went on to win comfortably by four lengths from Sea Queen, with Lady Fan the same distance nwaj- third. Nelson JleKinney was fourth. Times —3.36 1-5, 3.33 2-5, 3.30. 'Winner trained bv M. B. Edwards.

TEMPLETdTN HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; second 40, third 20. 3.35 class. 3.Am. S. W. J. Smith's b m .SAKKLLA by St. Swithin—Necessity aged VI F. G. Holmes 1 13. VC. K. Black's eh g Great Form aged scr .. h. Frost. 2 9. J. JlcDerroott's blk g Wee Gus aged 36 .. .. . . -Owner 3

19 Auto scr: 3 Master Don scr; 7 Sadio Huaa scr; 2 Roldena scr; 16 Satin Princess scr; 12 Holly Bell scr; 1 Firebrand scr; 4 Pageant scr; 5 Ivor 12; 20 His Mm'osly 12; 11 Uichore 21; 14 King Abdnllnh 24; 10 Wiiirna 24; 21 Jolly Roger 24; 1& Billy Whizz 36; 18 Springtime 48; 17 Asset 48; 6 Jackie Audubon "48 also Btarted. At the start Great Form took command from Pegeant, Satin Princess, and Holly Bell. Great Form still led down the back from Pageant, Auto, and Holly Bell, and passing (ho stands the order of the leaders was unchanged. Great Form was still allowing the way down the back the last time, with Sarella improving her position. Entering the straight Great Form was still in front, but Sarella, continuing her run, wore him down and won by a hoad, with Wee Gus four lengths away third. Times —G. 28 3-5, 3.29 4-5, 3.27 2-5. Winner trained by owner.

CANTERBURY HANDICAP (in harness), of 1100 sovs; second 200, third 150, fourth 50. 4.30 class. 2m. 2. Armstrong and Johnson's b g LOGAN PARK by Logan Pointer—Miss Burlington aged scr .. F. C. Dunleavy 1 11. W. T. Lowe's blk g Trampfast aged scr .. .. • • Owner 2 5. D. Spence's b m Queen's Own aged 48 P. G. Holmes 3 3. J. If. Sumson's eh h Dalnahine aged 2 | 48

J. McLennan 4 6. V. Alborn's ch % Golden Devon aged scr .. • • • • Owner 0 4. J. J. Kennerley's rn g Fight Ever aged scr .. .. Owner 0 2. G. J: Barton's b g Trenand aged scr

bracketed with winner J, Bryce, jun. 0 14. J. W. Lewis's b g Roicole nged scr A. Butterfield 0 8. W. P. Magson's blk g Talaro nged 12 H. Frost 0 10. C. E. Lindsay's b g Talaro aged 36 0. E. Hooper 0 1. Grant and Winter's blk g Btaek Admiral aged 48 .. M. B. Edwards 0 13.' J. B. McKeazie'a b h Acron aged 48 G. S. Smith 0 9. G. W. Dransflcld's b g Loganwood aged 60 .. .. D. Beunett 0 7. H. W. Aker's b m Wnitaki Girl aged 72 , . E. 0. McDermott 0 12. Jack and Stewart's blk h Prince Pointer aged 84 .. J. H. Wilson 0 When the field had settled dewn Golden Devon, Logan Park, and 'jgoicolo were showing the way, well clear of the others, who were headed by Trampfast. The same order was maintained past the stands the first time and along the back. Logan Park assumed command past the stands the last lime, followed by Golden Devon, Trampfist, Dalnahine, Fight Ever, and Queen's Own. The order was unchanged down the back stretch, excepting that the first four were well clear of Queon's Own, at the head o£ the rest of the -field. Logan Park was never headed, and won by a length from Trampfast, who finished well. Queen's Own came very fast over the last quarter and beat Dalnahine by a neck, three lengths behind Trampfast. Golden Devon was fourth. Times—4.2B, 4.28 1-5, 4.25 1-5. Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinson.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 210 sots; second 42, third 31. 3.35 class. lira. 1. 3. Farrell's b s YOICKB by Logan Pointer —Sallywood aged scr E. 0. JlcDerraott 1 3. A. Howard's b m Alvira sjtb 48 A. Butterfield 3 . 8. H. W. Aker's blk m Native Queen 6yrs i | 72 ......... . - F., Alter 3

10 Beverlay Audubon ser; 6 Royal Authoress scr; 7 Lady Cio ecr; 5 My Sonny 12; 4 Heroio 36; 2 Mate o' Mine 36, 9 Nipper 86; 11 Koyal Oak 48 also started Lady Cio led out from Beverley Audubon, Royal Authoress, and Yoicks. Down tho back Lady Cio aud Royal Authoress were in front together from Heroic, Beverley Audubon, and Yoioks. Passing the stands. Lady Cio was still showing the wayi with Yoioks, Heroic, and Alvira nest. Half a mile from home Yoicks took command from _ Heroic, Native Queen, and Alvira, and, maintaining his lead, won by a length and a half from Alvira, with Native Queen five lengths further back third. Mate o" Mine was fourth. Times—3.3o, 3.26 1-5, 3.25 1-5. Winner trained by F. G. Harris. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; second 50; third 25. For unhoppled trotters. 4.46 class. 2m. 1. W. Trist's b g DUKE BINGEN by Nelson Bingen—Duchess of Rothschild aged 60 .. F. G. Holmes 1 9. C. Sloper's b m Our Lady aged 72 K. Berry 2 4. Mrs and C. H. Breeze's b g N'elsou McKinney aged 36 .. R. Townley 3 5 Randolph scr; 1 Swiftbine (bracketed with Duke Bingen) 24; 11 Tiny Moon 30; 3 Ladv Fan 36; 6 Wild Hobe 4S; 7 Herbiluyn 48; "lO Audobell 60; 6 Nighborn 72; 2 Cannonball 108 also started.

Tiny Moon broke up at the start, and was pulled up. Rounding the top the first time, Ladv Fan was in command from Nelson McKinney, Wild Hebe, and Duke Bingen. The same order was maintained for another round, when Swiftbine and Our Lady moved up to the field. Passing the stands the last time, Swiftbine and Lady Fan were in front from a well-bunched field. Down the back Lady Fan was showing the way to Swiftbine, Nelson McKinney, Duke Bingen, and Our Lady. Crossing the top. Our Lady moved out," followed by Duke Bingen. These two had the finish to themselves, the latter winning bv half a length, with Nelson McKinney three lengths further back third. Wild Hebe was fourth. Times —1.40 '2-5. 4.33 S-5. 4.43 4-5. Winner trained by R. W. Franks.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; second 60, third 30. 2.4S class. Isui. 4. J. Snelling's ch h WILLIAM THK GREAT by Great Audubon—AnnuDillon oyrs scr .. .. H. Fro«l 1 6. J. McLean's b g Loganholme aged 36 Owner " 1. P. McCarthy's b g Terence Dillon Syr.s 3f> .. J. MoLennan 3 5 Dr. Dillon tor; 8 Ouimet scr; 9 General Bingen 12; 2 Kotuku Jack 12; 7 Trenand 12; 3 Logan Chief 43 also started. Dr. Dillon was the first to show out. followed by Oaimet and William the Gre3t. The same order was maintained down the straight, with Loganholmo and Logan Chief making up their ground. Down the back, Dr. Dillon and Ouimet still led from William

the Great, Loganholrae, and Logan Chief, who wis pulled up crossing tlic top, having smashed a shaft. William the Great drew out from Loganholme crossing the straight, arjd he'd his advantage to tin- j-o«t, winning hj- two length?, with Tcrer.'-e Diiiot:. who r'" ir, a good run over the last three r.'.rlon?-, third. Dr. Dilion was four-h. Tim?.- — 2.4?. 2.15 2-5, '.'.47 3-5. Winner trained by H. Frost. KAILWAV HANDICAP 'in saddle", of 230 suvs; second 50, third 2'.. 'J.IS class. lm. !. V.'. H-uncn- gr ■■ a.NITH by Brer.: Lnrar.d-i—li-oi: Jyrs 1- J. Belirer.s 1 • li W iiik ra Native Qitvcn ti vri 12 .. .. ■■ >'- Aker 2 •i. K. T. Forbei sb g PoiDtalcaa aged 12 A. Holmes ti ■1 rat D'iioo scr; C Suiigkam ser: 7 Saiiib >i.r; 12 N'ijincr S'.-r; S Lcands Child 32; in Moon h'a ' 12; 33 Mcneraher 24; 5 Granite City 24;''; Acre 21; 11 Queen's General 30 aisr, started. sahib took the 'cad from Zcniin, Pat I»illn:i. mid l'ointalena. The order was the same past t!i? stands and r.louz the back, with Nativo Queen irakin; u;> her ground. Three ;nr!o::g.-> from home Pat Dillon fell. Sahib va< done with the top. and Zenith fjok command, to v.in ni«'oly by two 'o-"Mis '"rotn Native Qne-v:. Pointalena was 'our l.'iu-;js ii-.v.iy third. wilt! Menember Winner Jri.ined by ov.!Kr.

AC Ki:VOIK HANDICAP '.in harness), "I 270 sovs; :-e.:ond 01, third 2,. S I-'i'.'tioßnnlCs't"?! g HAKOLW BUKWool> h<- Harold Dillon —Pride of B-invnml aired 12 . . ■ • Owner 1 !> B J.Mi.-hl'in's br g Douside nged 12 Owner 2 n. V. .3. Harmon ami •'. Henderson's eh g r.rei,'i"C ijyrs 4S . . J. MoLennan "

7 Omaha Mr; 5 Lord Hiugeu scr; 2 Sr.ivhlisrht Lad v-r; -I Ariki scr li High Jinks 12 1 Diamond Child 12 11 Avenger 12- if' Berenice 12; 32 Albert Logan 24; 1-1 Vice Admiral 21; 13 Darkaite -IS also Omaha v.-us the first to show tip from the v ., „, the iiidfrc's box Avenger rushed to the front, follower] by Harold Bur>cood Brentloc, Omaha, and Searchlight Lad. On the bend out of the straight Avenger broke, and Harold Burwnod took command from B-entloc and Donsido, to lead the held down the back stretch. Crossing: the top, Brentloc was interfered with, and ponside r-11 into .M-eond nlucc. These two had the nnish to themselves. Harold Rurwood lasted lon' enonsh to win by a head, with Brentloc three lengths further back third. limes—•2 13 2.1" 1-5, 2.11 4-">. winner trained by owner.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Sarsaparilla trotted a sound race in the Introductory Handicap and as few of the others performed in a tike manner he had things made rather easy fo; him. It was a good exhibition of trotting on the part of the winner, for he was early in a good position behind Beta Vivian, and when the latter broke he was left in command. Once in front he never left the issue in doubt, and at the finish was going very nicely while the runner-up Sea Queen was being hard driven. This performance in no way proves Sarsaparilla to be a good one, for commencing well he had all the best of the running. Of his speod there is no doubt but he is unreliable and hardly a good proposition to -follow. Fairlight had every chance but did not seem to be doing his work right at any stage of the journey and in the real racing was quickly in the discard. Nelson Ala, and Little Johnnie were never dangerous. The Favourite Beaten. Mrebrand was backed .in very confident style for the Templeton Handicap, but he was wayward at the starting post and lost a lot of ground that he was never able to make up, although lie showed speed in the middle stages of the race. Great Form went off smartly and led for the whole journey until within a few yards of the post, when Sarella came with a well-timed run to win by a very narrow margin. Sarella lost a good deal of ground in the carly stages, and in attempting to get through on the rails rounding the top turn was again sent back. There was no halfheart'oduess in her final effort, and she should win races in still better company than she defeated on this occasion. "Wee Gus finished third for the fourth time in successive starts, and his owner trainer J. McDermott has just been unlucky enough t;0 miss several useful dividends. Wee Gus is as honest as they a"re made, but he is not a good one.

Logan Park's Best Form. Ever since the handicaps appeared Logan Park ruled a strong fancy for the Canterbury Handicap, but on the totalisator yesterday, though he was coupled with Trenand, the bracket was only second fancy, Black Admiral occupying the post of honour. Logan Park, who, in the absence of W. J. Torakinson, was handled by P. C. Difnleavy, was always in a good position, and once he took the lead he always seemed to be going comfortably enough to stall off any challenge that might come his way. He won nicely at the finish, but perhaps the most striking performance was put up by tho straighttrotter Trampfast, who, always in a good position, gave a fine exhibition of trotting and beat the rest quite comfortably. He was almost the outsider of the field, but his time 4.28 1-5 entitles him to rank with tho best trotters of the present time. Dalnahine, who was beaten in the last few strides for third place, went a great race under conditions that were none too good. He was forced to cover a good deal of extra ground throughout, and it was no surprise to find him beaten in the fast time registered. Queen's Own, who was making one of her last appearances on a race track finished particularly well after being well back in the early stages, but Talaro and Black Admiral were two of the disappointments of the race. Prince Pointer paced well until the last half mile was reached, at which stage Golden Devon had also had enough. E. C. McDermott's Horsemanship. Yoicks was made favourite for the Lyttelton Handicap, and the fact that E. C. McDermott had the mount, in no way weakened the public's confidence. It was a thoroughly good choice, for though McDermott had some difficulty in getting his charge round the turns he won decisively at the finish from Alvira, who semeed to be doing her work in patches. Yoicks paced attractively, but it is quite plain that he is not a really good one, and superior horsemanship gave him the race.

B. W. Pranks's Bracket. The public went very solidly for the bracket Swiftbine and Duke Bingen in the Stewards' Handicap, and Swiftbine was probably the mast that punters pinned their flag to, and he had quite a good chance, for he commenced quicker than usual and seemed to have a rare chance two furlongs from home. At this stage Our Lady made a dash for the front and left Swiftbine to it, but hot on her trail was Duke Bingen, who was driven a grand race by F. G. Holmes. He was kept in a good position all through, and with conserved strength he had enough left to defeat Our Lady in the final tussle. Cannonball's form was not good, and Lady Fan ran herself out before the final stages were entered upon. Xelson JleKinney failed to stay, and Herbihvin and Xighborn were never prominent.

Backers Again Astray. Terence Dillon was the choice of backers in the Islington Handicap, but he never looked like defeating either William the Great or Logan Holme, who finished in front of him. Ouimet, Doctor Dillon, and William the Great were responsible for the merry pace set, but while going exceptionally well at the end of half a mile he was interfered with by Kotuku Jack, with the result that a bit later on his driver was compelled to pull him up with a badly damaged sulky. William the Great on this occasion "locked a good racehorse, and he fought out every inch of the journey in the gam'est manner possible. He was

assisted no doubt by the failure of Logan Holme to stay the last bit, but his performance was full of merit. Terence Dillon should do better over a longer pourney.

A Good Winner. Zenith proved the best of good things for the Railway Handicap, for after waiting on the leader, Sahib, until three furlongs from home, he asserted his superiority and had Native Queen well beaten st the finish. Zenith had shown £pod form at Ashbnrton a week previous up to a mile, and backers had evidently not forgotten it. When going for ah opening on the rails. Tat Dillon eame down, but his rider. F. G. Holmes, was' not injured. Acre was never dangerous. The Final Flutter. For some reason or other Diamond Child was the medium of solid support for the Au lievoir Handicap, but he was never dangerous, and the finish was left to Harold Burwood and Donside. Both were prominent all the way, but it seemed that with two furlongs to go Brentloe would beat theui. Breutloc attempted a run on the inside which was'quickly denied him, and from then on he was not in the picture. Harold Burwood and Donside fought out a stirring finish that saw the former a popular winner. It was a good performance on the part of Harold Burwood, and his persistent owner-trainer. High Jinks was not dangerous, and Berenice was not noticed on thc.ionrney. Albert Logan gained fourth place in front of a lot of tired horses.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. Tito meeting will be concluded today, orul'.excellent acceptances promise a good day's racing. The card is as follows: PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 215 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. 3.39 class, ljm. Taipoitt ■ scr Rose Audo . . 36 Count Peter .. scr Queen Ida ~ 36 Fairlight .. 12 Sea Queen .. 48 Picter Brigand .. 48

Timmerman .12 Sunny Jim ~ 72 Johnnie Bells . . 12 Nelson Peter the First 24 McKinncy 96 Nelson Ata . . 24 Lady Fan .. 96 Sarsaparilla . ■ 36

Sarsaparilla lias paid the penalty for his win jesterday, but may yet bo difficult to beat in the Progressive Handicap, though on this occasion Sea Queen might prove his equal. Nelson McKinney should again run well.

PREBBLF.TON HANDICAP (iu harness), of 2."i0 sovs. 3.32 class, lim.

King Abdallah scr Shadow-land .. 12 Heroic . . scr Wee Gus .. 24 Wairna . . scr Jackie Audubon 24 Kipper • • R " Transport .. 36 Billv Whin; .. scr Vestas •- «o Binscarth .. 12 Acre .. 48 Sun'leam .. 12 Native Q.w<m . . 60 Great Form .. 12 Jean McEhvyn 60 Kyana . . 12

Jackie Audubon, in the Prebbleton Handicap, should have a chance oi getting the big end of the stake, and) nrobablv Vestas, if he elects to do his best, will be on hand at the finish. Acre may be the best of tho others.

PVRK HANDICAP (in harness), of 800 sovs. 4.33 class. 2m. William tho Bonny Logan .. 48 Great 12 Trnmpfast .. 48 Trimmer .. 24 Talent. •• is Silk Thread .. 24 Terence Dillon 48 Pan Yan .. 36 Logan Park .. 60 Fight Ever .. 36 Dalnaluno .. 84 Golden Devon .. 36

In the nice-sized field engaged ui the Park Handicap Terence Dillon, on 48vds behind, at once appeals, but it the track is at all heavy his stablemate, Dalnahine, may be preferred. They represent a strong combination, and possibly Bonny Logan will be preferred to the remainder.

HORNBY HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. 4.43 class. 2m. Swiftbinc .. Bcr Clonmel • • ,5 Nelson Our Lady .. 48 McKiuuey scr Duke Bingen .. 48 Tamerlane .. scr Red' Oak .. 60 Wild Hebe .. 12 Littlo ffogan .. 72 Horbilwyn .. 12 Cannonball .. <- Real the Great 12 Audoraimon .. 84 Audobell -. 24 Bonny Spec .. 96 Nighbcm .. 36 A useful field will contest the Hornby Handicap, and probably Tamerlane will carry as much support on the totalisator as any of the others. He is a good trotter at his best, but Little Logan, Bonny Spec, and Cannonball should keep him moving.

SELWYN HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs. 2.46 class. 11m. Away .. 12 Dalnahine .. 24 Terence Dillon 3 2 Logan Chief .. 24 Logan Park .. 24 Bessie Logan .. 3G Queen's Own .. 24 Bonny Logan .. 48 St. Maura .. 24 Waitaki Girl .. 48 Taurekareka .. 24 Acrnn .. 48 Talart) .. 24 Logamvood .. 48 Black Admiral 24 Prince Pointor 60 Several of those engaged in the Selwyn Handicap also figure in the principal event of the day, but if reserved for the shorter race Logan Park should race well. Queen's Own will find the distance to her liking, and Waitaki Girl may go well. SIIDDLETON HANDICAP (in snddle), of 250 sots. 4.47 class. 2m. Ivor .. scr Mate o' Mine .. 36 Mv Sonny . . scr Yoicks . . 48 Sadie Huon .. scr Sarella .. 72 Heroic .. 12 Alvira .. 72 Nipper .. 12 Zenith .. 120 Warepa .. 12 Glandore .. 132 Donard .. 24 There is little of real class engaged! in the Middleton Handier*), and possibly Mate o' Mine will find the distance to his liking. Sarella should be given every chance and will he hard to beat.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), 'of

300 sovs. 2.15 class, lm. High Jinks .. scr Queen's General 12 Menerabcr .. scr General Bingen 24 Succession .. scr Pan Yan .. 36 Hoon Hay .. scr Darknite . . 36 Daisy Pointer .. scr Epigram .. 48 Bingen Lad .. 12 Countryman .. 43

Handicapped on 2.11, Epigram has been placed on a tight mark, but he will probably bo able to concede the starts askedi of him. Queen's General and Pan Yan look likely to make things interesting. PINAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 309 sovs. 2.14 class. lm. Dr. Dillon .. scr Brentloc ... 24 Lady Embrace scr Fight Ever .. 24 Ouimet .. scr Bessie Logan .. 36 Kotuku Jack .. 12 Golden Devon 48 Talent .. 12 Loganwood .. 48 Logan Holm .. 24 There should be a merry pace set in the Final Handicap, but Golden Devon and Loganwood should find the handicap to their liking, while Lady Embrace may be the best of the frontmarkers.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. TATTERSALL'S CLUB. (BT CABL£—PEESS ASSOCIATION— COPYRIGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN AX» N.Z. CABLE AS3OCIATIOK.) (Received January 2nd, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, January 1. Following is the result of the CARRINGTON STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10 soys each, with 1500 sovs added. 6f. J. J. Leahy's b c GENUINE by Valais— Lady Chi'.dwick 3yrs 7-5 .. 1 J. Hali's b g Lesboo by Polycrates— Lady Dolphe 4yrs 7-5 . . .. 2 J. Wilson's b m Whitta by Burrabadeen —Full oyrs 7-10 . . .. 3 There were 19 starters.

At the Leger post Genuine was leading, and after a hard tussle came away and won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. W.A.T.C. MEETING. (AUSTSALIAS AND H.Z CA£L» iSSOCUTIOX.) (Received January 2nd, 5.0 p.m.) PSRTH, December 31. Following is the result of the PERTH CUP, of 2600 sovs. c m . \ J Perurix's br c PHOENIX by fe't. Anton—New Shot 4yrs 8-0 .. 1 E. A. Officer's b g Pica Pica by Magpie —Lady's Day syrs i--3 . . ..2 J. A. Barry and P. A. Connolly's br g Spearagc by Spearhead—Advantage aged 8-0 • - • • ■. 3 There were IS sUrters. Won by half a 'head. Tiae, 3.25 J.

AUCKLAND T.C.

SUCCESSFUL MEETING. JACK POTTS SUCCEEDS. (*rECUL TO THE rHtSS.I AUCKLAND. December 31. The Auckland Trotting Cub's Summer Meeting ¥» concluded at Alexandra Park to-day. The weather was glorious, and there' was a large attendance of the public. The totnlisator investments were £70.126 10s. as compared with £56.196 10s for 1926, an increase of £13.930. The totalisator receipts for the whole Meeting showed an increase of £17.131. the figures being £203,194 and £191.063 for the 1927 and 1926 Meetings respectively. Results are: — TAMAKI HANDICAP (in harness'', of -100 sots. lain. 4. J. 11. Lloyd's RAIMA 36 W. Head 1 2. J. R. McKenzie's Dolores scr J. Bryce - 1 T. G. Fox and G. Watson's Nelson Boy 4S . . . . T. G. Fox 3 7 Quickfire scr; 11 Bingen Boy scr: 13 Roma Bingen scr: 9 Amberitc 12; U Roer. 12 and Gold Sovereign 72 bracketed: 6 Billy Carbine 12; 5 Gold Star 2-1: 10 Bingen Starr 43; 1R Spirit Bell 4i: 15 Leo Mauritius -IS: 14 Roi Alto 60; 12 Bright Light 72; 8 Marble Star 96 also started. Dolores led all the way. She broke on the post but finished a head in front of Raima. The committee decided to reverse the placing*, and fined J. Bryce £5. Nelson Boy was three lengths away third, and Billy Carbine was fourth. Time, 3.35. PARR HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 soys.

1. J. A. Mitchell's PADLOCK 24 W. Hughes 1 6. J. R. Corrigan's Dillon Huon scr J. Bullock 2 7. K. Gordon's Van Rich 12 H. Kinnimoot 3 14 Admiral Lock ser; 3 Auditress scr;_ 12 Beatty scr: S Kingsclero scr; 13 Lord Minto scr; 11 Wrigley ser; 4 Bingen King 12; 2 Daytime 24 and Taiparc 24 bracketed: 10 Mulwaree 24; 5 Bob Logan 48; 9 Goldman 4S also started. Admiral Lock was the early leader, and then Wrigley took charge. Dillon Huon went to the front and led into tho straight. Pndlock came up to win by two lengths from Dillon Huon, with Van Rich threo lengths a - vay third. Daytimo was fourth. Time, 3.21 2-5.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs. 2m. 3. A. Anderson's JACK POTTS 60 C. S. Donald 1 5 M. Moodabs's Jewel Pointer 60 A. J. Julian - 2. G. McMillan's Sea Pearl 12 R. B. Berry j

2 Escapade scr and Machine Gun 12 bracketed; 5 Pcterwali 12; 1 Kohara 48; 4 Sheik 60 also started. After a false start, when Jack Potts did not move, Machine Gun got away in front, l'eterwah eame up and took the lead at the end of the first round, but broke. Machine Gun and Jewel Pointor were then in the lend. Entering the straight Jack Potts came up quickly and passed Jewel Pointer to win by half a length. Sea Pearl was a length away third. Peterwah was fourth. Time, 4.28 2-5.

NEW YEAR HANDICAP (in harness), of 500

sovs. 2m. 1. Mrs I. E. Sweetapplo's BINGEN KING 12 .. .. A. -J. Julian 1 1. Mrs I. E. Sweetapple's Great Change 24 A. J. Corrigan 2 5. W. Fay's Native Star 96 W. J. Tomkinson 3

10 Anseline scr; 9 Peter Grattan scr; 10 Sebisca scr; 6 Appeal 12 and Mutu 30 bracketed; 13 AI Mack 24; 3 Nourmahnl 36; 14 Wimmora King 36; 11 Tho Tartar 48; 13 Toll Chimes 48; 8 Ngatira 60; 2 Potroleuse 60; 15 Peter McKinney 60; 4 Ricardo 60; 6 Tiger Salve 72 also started. Sebisca was the early leador, but dropped back, and Bingen King and Great Change camo up. Native Star challenged the pair in tho straight, but they came past the post with Bingen King a leugth and a quarter ahead of Groat Chance. Native Star was threo lengths away third, with Mutu next. Time, 4.39 3-5.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs. 2m. 1. W. McDonald's KING POINTER 24 I'. Holmes 1 3. D. Bridesou'3 Rockburn scr R. A. McMillan 2 7G. Pltipps's Dick Dillon 36 Owner 3 5 Groat Actress scr; 2 Orphan scr; 10 Quality acr; 13 Reliance scr; 12 Scandal scr; 9 Gold Jacket 12; 11 Uncle Bert 24; 8 Wallroon 24; 4 Dalmeny 48; 6 Florent 48 also started. ... -,-■ Great Actress was tho early leader. Jvwg Pointer travelled fast in the last lap and took the lead in the straight to win by a length and a quarter from Rockburn, Dick Dillon following ft length and a half away. Gold Jacket was fourth. Time, 4.35 <( l-o. ONSLOW HANDICAP (in harness), of 500

6 G. J. Barlon'B BELL HAROLD 36 W. J. Toinkinson 1 3. Mrs 0. McGregor's Nelson Fanio 30 S. M. August 2 8. Newdick Bros.' First Carbine scr A. T. Newdick 3 . 7 All Bell 12; 5 Cardinal Logan 12; 1 Tom Thumb 12; 2 Great Bingen 48; 4 Jewel Pointer 48 also started. First Carbino led out from Bell Harold. The positions wore reversed in the straight. Nelson Fame came up, but failed to reach Bell Harold, who won by three-parts of a length. First Carbine was half a length behind Fame. Cardinal Logan waß fourth. Time, 2."ll 3-5. ASSOCIATION TROT' HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. 2m. 2. M. O'Brien and G. J. Barton's YOUNG BLAKE 48 .. W. J Tomkinson 1 3. J. R. CorrigMi's Sister Bfeatrico 24 A. J. Corrigan 2 10. E. G. Sandall's Tradesman scr T. Roe 3 8 Kwe Bingen scr; 6 Tiger SBlve scr; 2 Elzear 48; 5 John Mauritius 48; 9 Napland 48; 4 Betty Moko 60; 1 Money Spider 84; 7 Peter Swift 96 also started Tradesman quickly moved up past Tiger Salve, and held front position into the last lap. Sistor Beatrice then went up in'front, but Young Blake passed her in the straight to win by one length and a half. Tradesman was two lengths away third. Roso Bingen was fourth. Time, 4.34 3-5. PREMIER HANDICAP, of 500 sovs lltn. 8. Mrs C. McGregor and S. M. August's NELSON FAME 48 .. S. M. August 1 7. "W. Johnstone's Lady Dnnraoro 12 A. W. Brougliton 2 1 A Hendriksen's Cardinal Logan 36 Owner 3. HAnselmscr; 4 Direct Morning scr; 9 Lord Nepean scr; 2 Nelson Tasker scr; 3 Black Lila 12; 10 Hue Coronado 12; 6 Peterwah 12; 5 Bell Harold 78 also Btarted Lord Nepean led at the start, hut soon gave place to Nelson Tasker, who kept his place until the straight was entered. Nelson lame came up to win by three-parts of a length from Lady Dunmore. who was a length ahead of Cardinal Logan. Nelson Tasker was fourth. Time, 2.4 D 3-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. Beautiful weather favoured the concluding day of the Auckland Trotting Club's Meeting at Alexandra Park to-day, and there was & great attendance. Nelson Boy. was a good favourite for the Tamaki Handicap, being twice 8s well backed as the second choice, Dolores. Over the first mile Dolores and Bingen "Boy were the leaders and bad a nice break from Raima and Nelson Boy. Four furlongs from home Raima com: meiiced a fine run and challenged strongly 3n the straight. Dolores broke a few lengths from the post and galloped past the judge a head in front of Raima, who beat Nelson Boy by three lengths. Billy Carbino was fourth and Gold Star fifth. After the race the Judicial Committee mot to consider the galloping by Dolores. The committee considered that Dolores was wilfully sent to a break by J. Bryce, and decided to place Raima first. Bryeo was finod Padlock was a £4OO better favourite _than the Daytime-Taipare bracket for the Park Handicap. Several of tho field were slow to begin, including Taipare and Auditress, while Daytime was interfered with. Admiral Lock and Wrigley were the early leaders, but with half the journey covered Dillon Kuon took, charge, to lead into the straight closely followed by Padlock, Van Rich, and Taipare. In the run home Padlock beat Dillon Huon bv two lengths, Van Rich being three lengths away third. Daytime came from a long wav back to get fourth, and was very unlucky. Taipare spoilt a good chance by tangling at the turn. Padlock made fast time, going 3.21 2-5 off a 3.26 mark.

A Great Contest. The contest for the President's Handicap was one of the best of the Meeting, ft was a great betting race, with. Kohara in slightly more demand than Jack Potts, with the Escapade-Machine Gun-Sea Pearl bracket also well backed. .After a false start the field was sent away beautifully, Machine Gun and Peterwah being the early leaders. Peterwah led out of the straight in the final lap, but put in a break and dropped back, Machine Gun running to the front from Escapade, Jewel Pointer, and Seal Pearl, with the others all handy. The field bunched crossing the top. and here Jack Potts made a brilliant tud on the outside to be second into the straight behind Jewel Pointer, Sea Pearl and Escapade being close up. Jack Potts finished brilliantly, and won by halt" a length from Jewel Pointer, who beat Sea Pear!"by a length. Peterwah finished strong!v in fourth position, in front of Sheifc and Machine Gun. Peterwah would have been dangerous only for the break he made. Sheik was right up har.dv. trailing Sea Pear! at the turn, and had a good chance spoilt by getting stopped bad'.v. ~ Kohara, after covering a lot of -round when he reached the leaders in the first mile, faded out at the finish. Oue Dividend. The Cin;en King-Great Change bracket was' best backed for the New Year Handicap, and the horses in the combination more t C 3n realised expectations by finishing fir3t and second. Sebieca made play early, but B'nren King was' in front before a mile was"" covered, closely followed by Great Change, and the race was then a procession. Native Star, who was three lengths away

third, rnade a wonderful effort, »nd went 4.3.) off 4.35. so that sho was rather unlucky. | Mutu Mas fourth, followed by Ricardo, Toil Chimes, and Fetroieuse. . For the Telegraph Handicap KiEg Pointer ' tk a sood favourite, and he duly won. j YVa'iroon staved on the mark, and Great I U-'-W made "most of the runrfinr from Rooki burn and Orphan, with King Toiuter lying sixth. I'our furlongs from homo King Pointer moved up sharply, and led into the I straight, closely attended by Rockburn_ and Dick"Dillon, in a good finish King Pointer won bv s length and a quarter from Rock--1 bu-n with Dick Dillon a length and a half I awav third. Gold Jacket was fourth, and 1 then came Dalmeny and 'Reliance. Name Prince went lame in his preliminary ana was withdrawn, the? money invested on his j chance being returned. j Bell Harold's Third Win. j Tom Thumb was a pronounced favourite ■ for the Onslow Handicap, with good money j also for Great Bingen and Nelson Fame. ' The favourite broke up badly at the start, I and practically took no part in the race. Several of the others were slow to begin, and when the field had gone a couple of I furlongs First Carbine was, leading by several lengths from Bell Harold, who was clear of All" Bell. Cardinal Logan, and Nelson Fame. \long the back Nelson Fame and Cardinal Logan sprinted, and closed on First Carbine and Bell Harold at the home tun:. However Bell Harold drew away at tie hnish to score his third success at the Meeting by three-parts of a length from Nelson Fame. F"ir«t Carbine was half a length away third. Cardinal Logan fourth, and Great Bingen The Trotters. Monev Spider had a slight call over the Elzear-Young Blsko brocket in the bettir.g on the Association Trot Handicap. Tradesman went out fast, and entering the last lap had a nice lead from Sister Beatrice. Rose Bingen, Nnplnnd. and Young Blake. In the run home Young Blake beat Sister Beatrice by a length and a half, Tradesman being two lengths away third, and Rose Bingen fourth. Then came Moneyspider, who camo from a long way back, and Elzear. Cardinal Logan was a strong order for the Premier Handicap, carrying nearly twice as much support as the second fancy, Nelson Tasker. After Nelson Tasker had made play for a mile. Cardinal Logan, Nelson Fame, and Lady Dunmore closed on him. Nelson Fame stayed on best and scored by threeparts of a length from Lady Dunmore, who defeated Cardinal Logan by a length. Nelson Tasker was fourth, and Bell Harold, who got stopped a couple of times, fifth. WYNDHAM R.C. OVERHAUL WINS CUP. (rHEB3 ASSOCIATION TBfcIOBAU.) INVERCARGILL, January 2. The Annual Meeting of tho Wyndbam Racing Club was held to-day in dull weather. There was a large attendance, and the track was in good order. The totalisator handled £19,420, as against £21,916 last year. Results: — NEW YEAR HURDLES, of 175 bote, lm of. 1. L. C. Hailett's DUBIOUS 10-18 E. Maekie 1 3. R. Acton-Adams's Cartoon 10-9 H. Anderton 3 2. Grieve Bros.' Jack o' Lantern A. L. EUls 3 4 Koauau 11-3; 6 Atapo 9-11; 7 Captain Sarto 9-11; 5 Thistlccrown 9-9; 8 Bloom car. 9-2J; 10 Royal Head car. 9-1; 9 Turamoe car. 9-1 also started. Won by a neck; a length second and third. Time, 3.1. TRIAL PLATE, of 115 sovs. sf. 2. L. C. Hazletfs TRACTION S-2 E. Maekie 1 9. J. A. Kirby'g Theslaby 8-7 L. Hunt 2 5. Price and Cundall's Cupid's Dart 8-3 B. Brodie 3 1 Coomassi'e 9-0; 3 Zelanian 8-3; 7 Red Racor 8-3; 4 Insolence 8-0; 8 Soldan 8-0; 6 Lady Springrocad 8-0 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; two and a half lengths second and third. Time, 1.1 1-5. VICTORY TROT (in harness), of 185 sovs, lm sf. 1. W. J. Morland's CURFEW BOY scr Owner 1 2. J. G. Cruickshank's Sunshower 48 Owner 2 4, F. Wallin, jun.'s Sea Hawk 24 J. Walsh 0 6 Royal Sun scr; 10 Wee Spark scr; 8 Young Bingen scr; 14 Morning Chimes scr; 11 Attfoch Bells scr; 8 Quo Vadis ser; 13 Bricklayer 36; 5 Revolt 36; 0 Slump 60; 12 Drake 60; 7 Golden Dawn 60 also started. Won by two lengths; fivo lengths second and third. Times—3.s4 8-5, 3.53 3-5. A protest against the winner for interference was dismissed. WYNDHAM OUP, of 500 sovs. ljm. 3. J. Richards and D. P. Wilson's OVERHAUL S-2 .. A. E. Didham 1 1, D. Campbell's Battle Colours 7-3 C. Eastwood 2 6, J. L. Hannon's Bilbo 7-0 L. J. Ellis 3 2 Baldowa 8-8; 8 Taboo 8-5; 4 Overdrawn car. 8-2; 5 Solrose 8-S; 7 Wingatui 7-9; 9 Equerry 7-0 also started. Won by a length; half a length second and third. Time, 2.7 2-5. MIMAHAU HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sots, 6f. 1. 3. M. Samson's WAYWARD car. 7-4 J. Cantrick 1 4. J.'Rogers's Takaka 7-10 0. Eastwood 2 5. E. A, Pigeon's Ace of Hearts scr 7-9 V. Langford 3 3 Stratlmaver 8-8; 2 Sparkling Eyes 8-1; 6 Battle Flag; car. 7-1; 7 Lady Winton 7-0 also started. Won by three lengths; a nose second and third. Time, 1.16. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 220 sovg. 6f. 5; R. McKay's BUGLE NOTE 7-0 R. J. Ellis 1 2. D. Campbell's Moorland 7-13

O. Eastwood 2 6. H. J. Riddle's Spearaaid 7-0 E. Busbridge 3 1. Nincompoop 9-1; 3 Miss Winkie car. 7-11; 4 Frivol 7-0 also started. Won by a length; half a length second nod third. Time, 1.15. DIGGERS' TROT (in saddle), of 145 sovs. 15m. 4. J. O'Neill's PRINCESS THORPE 12 J. Cosgrovo 1 B.' a. Todd's Sunspot scr .. Owner 2 1. W. Christie's Overture scr J. Walth 3 13 Sunfire scr; 12 Ctirillon scr; 2 Master McGrath scr; 5 Continuance scr; 11 Wee Spark 13; 6 Sunstorm 12; 7 Winnie Chrysler 12; 10 Maybird 24; 9 Buck Up 48; 3 Caesar 48 also started. Won by a length; two lengths aecoad and third. Times—3.39, 3.40 3-5, 3.41. VISITORS' HACK HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. lm. 3. J. Ruttledge's EYED OVA 7-3 0. Eastwood 1 1. J. McKay and Traill's Red Leaf 7-8 L. J. Ellis 2 -6. J. A. Ainge's El Nido 7-3 E. Busbridge 3 4 Divicial 8-V 3 Arrowy 8-1; 3 Piton 7-12; 7 Navy Cut 7-3 also started. Won by three lengths; one and a half lengths second and third. Time, 1.45. BONNIE WRACK'S WIN. QUESTION OF ELIGIBILITY. RULES REGARDING TWO-YEAR-OLDS. Bonnie Wrack, a two-year-old lilly, who won the Charleston Handicap of 8J furlongs on the second day of the Westport Trotting Club's Meeting last week, provided a very fine advertisement for her sire Wrack, who is standing the season at Mr H. F. Nicoll's stud at Ashburton. Bonnie Wrack is the first of Wrack's progeny to race in New Zealand, and she registered a very smart performance in covering the 8* furlongs in 2.35 after being interfered with at the start, besides which the track was in no condition for fast time making. Bonnie Wrack is regarded as the best two-year-old yet seen on the West Coast, but .the question arises as to whether this brilliant youngster was eligible to start in a race over more than a mile in distance, for in Part XI. of the Eules of Trotting, Bule 141 states:—

"Two-year-olds shall not trot in any race prior to October Ist, nor in any race over a distance exceeding one mile, prior to April Ist, nor in any race exceeding 1J miles from April Ist to' August Ist."

The conditions suggest that a two-year-old at this season of the year is not usually iu a condition to handle any distance over a mile, but evidently the Wrack filly is the exception to the owners of the filly erred in nominating the filly for this race, and the Westport Club Committee made a further error in accepting the nomination and allowing her to start. Incidentally, it may be mentioned that Bonnie Thorpe, dam of Bonnie Wrack, was an unsuccessful competitor in the Waimangaroa Handicap on the same day as Bonnie Wrack won her race.