TROTTING CUP

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19461, 7 November 1928, Page 13

TROTTING CUP

Peter Bingen's Surprise Win

A THRILLING RAGE

Moneyspider Scores in Trotters' Handicap

New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Clnb opened its Spring Carnival at Addington yesterday under ideal weather conditions and attracted by the prospects of a great race for the New Zealand Cup the crowd approached record proportions. Racing from start to finish was excellent, and the Cup proved to be one of the best contests ever witnessed since the race was established. Great Bingen, the idol of the crowd, made a wonderful effort from the back mark, being narrowly defeated by his full-brother, Peter Bingen, who made a new record for the race, the previous best being Ahuriri's 4.25 in 1926. Great Bingen in registering 4.19 2-5, equalled his own world's race record made at Auckland in 1926. It was a thrilling contest worthy of New Zealand's most important light harness event. Mr .. X. Lelievre was in the proud position of-having bred both the winner and the runner-up, besides importing from America their sire and dam. The track was in excellent order and. in the majority of the races the plac-

NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 300Q sovs and gold cup; second TOO, third 500, fourth 300. 4.26 class. 2m. 10. J. J- Kennerley's br h PETER BINGEN by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Belle aged 12 .. .. Owner 1 4. J. R. McKenzie's br h Great Bingen by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Bell aged 48 .. .. D. Withers 2 2. R. M. Morten's b h Ahuriri by Cathedral Chimes —Muricata aged 36 3. Bryce 3 5. M. O'Brien's blk h Prince Pointer by Logan Pointer —Princess Sherwood aged 24 .. W. J. Tomkinson 4 12. E. Grant and H. Winter's blk g Black Admiral aged scr -.. M. B. Edwards 0 14. G. McMillan's b g Machine Gun aged scr • • .. R. B. Berry 0 8. C. E. Lindsay's b g Talaro aged 12 M. Holmes. 0 6. R. 0. Fisken's ch h Peterwah aged 12 Owner 0 3. P. McCarthy's b g Terence Dillon 6yrs 12 .. ..J. McLennan 0 3. J. M. Samson's ch h Dalnahine aged 13 ... . . J. Shaw 0 9. D. Spence's b m Queen's Own aged 12 P. G. Holmes 0 1. J. A. Mitchell's br g Padlock aged 12 W. Hughes, 0 11. Corrigan and Webb's blk h Kohara aged 24 (inc. 12 pen.) A. J. Corrigan 0 13. H. W. Aker's br m Waitaki Girl aged 24 .. .. .. F. Aker 0 2.?. B. Louisson's br g Imprint aged 24 J. Bryce, jun. 0 7. A.'Anderson's b h Jack Potts aged 30 C. S. Donald 0 Terence Dillon' and Dalnahine, and Imprint and Ahuriri were bracketed.' Black Admiral and Peter Bingen went off together, followed by Padlock, Talaro, Dalnahine, and Queen's Own. Passing the stands the first time Black Admiral was in charge, with Peter Bingen, Talaro, Padlock, Queen's Own," and Dalnahine next. Going down the back the back-markers improved their positions,, and with six furlongs to go the order was Black Admiral, Peter Bingen, Talnro, Padlock, Queen's Own, ' and Imprint, with Prince Pointer, Great Bingen, and Ahuriri close; up. At the tanks Peter Bingen was in charge, and led. into the straight from Priiice Pointer, Great Bingen, and Queen's Own. In a great finish Peter Bingen lasted long enough to win by half a length from Great Bingen, with Ahuriri a head away in third place. Prince Pointer was fourth and Jack Potts fifth. Times—

Ed horses improved considerably on the time they were handicapped to do. The lawns and flower-beds, too, had benefited considerably as a result of the recent rains, and with the very pleasant showing made by the bright frocks of the womenfolk, Addington presented a- picture. > The scene during the running of the Cup race was one to be remembered. Tho huge stands were packed to their utmost capacity and every vantage point was used—also to capacity. Outside the grounds, too, people occupied every point from which a view of the race could be- gained, the big tin fence surrounding the track carrying a full load of humanity, and the neighbouring houses, trees, and even the railway trucks served as very' useful grandstands for, a huge number. Seldom is such enthusiasm displayed in any race and the battle between the champions was followed keenly from' the'word'"go" until the judge hoisted the'winning numbers. As Peter Bingen lied into the straight and was straightway challenged by the .backmarkers, excitement was at fever-heat, and. until the judge's numbers .were hoisfcec! a greftt majority were in doubt as to whether Peter' Bingen had held to 1 his lead or whether Great Bingen and Ahuriri had got. their, noses in, .front. It, was a wild scene of asm, and showed very plainly the popularity of light harness racing when the beslj-class horses are engaged. -The. field was perhaps ' just' a little too big for ai'race'of this description and thefe is every indication that the cl&ss of the race will have to be still further restricted ij we are to confine it to the very bestrcjass horses. • Peter Bingen paid over £2O on the totalisator and the public did not participate to any extent in the dividend —yfet the win was as • popular as any ..since the days when Author Dillon was .the pjjblic. idol. Had Great Bin-

4.23 l-o r 4.19 2-S, 4.20 3 5., Winner trained by owner, Addington. The winner's pedigree is as follows a a *»._ t«__ ' Electioneer g | y s ' ilayyueen a S: Young Jim g, M Young Miss iliss a . -Mambrino ® • Baron Uoorge g a Wilkes „ , S 2S Belle Patchen ® S 2 Suzett'e Nelson a' Nelson Louette « . ® Pii„f HaKpy . g Medium ® „ Medium Tackey ® <s • w ' \ 1 Ph" jS JJ Grand . a £© Santos Sentinel ® Bhadow £Q . 1 ~ George | a Wilkes Boy Wilfces S S3 Betty Brown ffl „ ' Champ g Carrie Mac Ferguson g Lady Thorns 53 ■_ - Junr. EMPIRE HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sots; second 75, third 50. 2.40 class, 1jm.... 1. H. Newton's ch m GOLDEN BUBBLES by Great Audubon—Matariki aged scr .. P. G. Holmes 1 3. Olarkson ' and Graham's b m Lady Matchlight "4yrs scr .. W. Warren 2 4. Armstrong and Johnson's br'g Pageant syrs 12 .... W. J.. Tomkinson 3 12 Sahib scr; 6 Avenger scr; 13 Dundaa Boy'scr; 7 William the Great scr; 14 Kotukn Jack scr; 5 Granite City'scr; 10 Jolly Chimes scr;'2 Acre 12; 11 Harold Burwood 12; 8 Wharepiana 24; 9 Audacious 24 also started. . Lady Matchlight began very smartly and when two furlongs had been covered was Showing the way to William the Great, •Avenger, 1 Sahib, Golden Bubbles, Dundas Boy, and Pageant. The positions of the leaders were unchanged over the next six furlpngs, and Lady Matchlight was the first to .tnrii for home, but Golden Bubbles came dowS- the straight very fast-to win by half a length from Lady Matchlight, with Pageant the same distance away. Sahib was fourth. Times —2.46 3-5, 2.4G 4-5, 2.46. Winner trained by P. G. Holmes, Addington. RIOOARTON HANDICAP (in . harness), of 400 sovs; second 100, third 50.. 4.40 to 4.35 class. 2m. ■ 1. M. J. Moodabe's ch % THE ABBEY by Gold Bell—Abbess aged 12 inc. 12 pen. .. ... .. J. S. Shnw . 1 5. W. McDonald's blk g Firelight, aged: 12 0. E. Hooper 2 7. L. O. Thomas's b g Genuine 6yrs 24 Owner 3 8 Chimer scr; S Lingfield 12; 2 Baynut 24; 6 Laplander 36; 9 Sunfish- 48; 4 Sarella" 48 also startec^ When the field had settled down Lingfield, and Chimer were in command, and passing the stands the first time these two were followed by The Abbey, and Genuine. There were no changes among the leaders over the next circuit, but three furlongs frota home the Abbot went to the front and held his own the remainder of the journey to win by three lengths from Firelight, ■ with Genuine a length further back. Lingfield was fourth. Times—l.29, 4.29 2-5, 4.28 -3-5. Winner trained by J. S. Shaw, Auckland.

gen; won, instead of running second' then even heater enthusiasm would have been shown, ; for th<y British public's sympathy 'is always 'with tho backmarker in" any race. ' ". ' \ To' J. J. Kennerley, who holds Petei* Bingen tinder lease, and who trained and drove him, must -be fdyen credit for expert reinsmanship.. He his charge to m<*ke full use of his natural brilliancy in tfce early part, and with but a shbrt distance covered, a good position had been secured. The pace was very warm, yet Kennerley managed to give Peter Bingen a couple of "breathers" over the ..last round and; this .stood to him- in the torrid last furlong. There, were a few disappointments in the race, but enough were left in at the finish to make it а. memorable one. The' Dominion. Trotting Handicap, which was expected to provide a great contest, was robbed of a lot of interest because of an accident to- Trampfast and Engagement, both of whom were well in the running at the time. An enquiry into the cause of the accident elicited the information that Engagement', who was racing just ahead of Trampfast, broke, and Engagement put a foot through his sulky wheel. The race was responsible for a fine exhibition of trotting, by, the winner, Moneyspider, and only bad luck prevented it from being a sterli'ng contest. Although the crowd was something like a record one speculation was : not Bp brisk as on the opening day last year, when the sum of £72,776 was put- through the machine. Yesterday's total was £67,978 10s, the investments on tho New Zealand Cup alone amounting to £14,849 10s. , Results of the racing are as lows : SPRING; HANDICAP (in harness), of 800 sova; secpnd 60, third 40. For unhoppled trotters; 3.54 to 8.24 class. 11m. I 1. G. J. Barton's br g ,TONIO by First Voyage—Medicine aged scr W. J. Tomkinson 1 8. Grant and Berg's b h Sarsaparilla aged 12 i , M. B. Edwards 2 3. J. R. McKenzie's br m Dolores syrs scr l J. Bryce 3 2 Nelson Boy >l2; 5 Young Carbine 12; 9 Lady Fans. 24; 7 Mangontu 86; 4, Nejson McKinney ,48; 3 Frisco .Beau 60 bracketed .with' Dolores; 10 Our Lady 60; 6 Nourmahal 72;. 1L Little Logan -84 also started., From a good start Tonic and Dolores went to the front, and going down • the back were followed -by - Sarsaparilla, Young Carbine, Lady Fan, and McKinney., With a round covered- Tonic was still in charge with Nelson McKinney, Dolores, Sarsaparilla, _ and Lady Fan following. Tonic kept his position throughout tho final round, and won by two lengths from Sarsaparilla, with Dolores "three ■ lengths further back. Mangontu waa fourth. Times—3.27, 8.26 3-5, 3.28 3-5. Winner trained by W. J.-'Tomkinson, Addington. ST. ALBANS' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 sovs; second 60, third 40. 2.14 class. lm. б. C. E; Fitzpatrick's b g COUNTRYMAN : by Logan Pointer—Country Belle aged, 24 ... .. Price 1 3. D. -O'Keefe and T. Wallia's b g Author ■ Jinks' syrs ' " T. Wallis 2 l.'M. Moodabe'a br.g Amaris 6yrs scr S. M. August .3 2 Rebel scr; 5 Trimmer scr; 4 Henry Logan scr and Bessie Logan 24 bracketed; 9 Darknite 12; 7 General Bingen 12; 8 Shine Soon 12 also started. Amaris and Darknite began smartly and passing the stands Darknite and Amaris were shpwing the wjy to General Bingen, "Shine Soon, and Countryman. With font furlongs to go the two hfeders were five lengths ahead of their nearest attendants, but crossing the | top the leaders bunched. Countryman and | Author Jinks were the first to turn for home, but in the run .to the' post Countryman outstayed Author Jinks and won by a good length, with Amaris six lengths further back third. General Bingen was fourth. Times--2.10 a-5. 2.8 -3-5, 2.14 1-5. Winner-: trained by~N.C. Price,-Ranglora.

DOMINION TROTTING HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs; second 200, third 125, fourth 75. For unhoppled trotters. 4.34 class. 2m. 4. J. Bryce's b g MONEYSPIDER by Lorene Todd —Mantle aged 60 Owner 1 1. W. Pay's ch m Native Star by Native King—Muriel Starr aged 48 M. B. Edwards 2 2. O'Brien and Barton's br. g Young Blake by Wildwood Jnr.—Daphne Dillon aged 48 .. W. J. Tomkinson 3 3. J. R, Corrigan's b m .Sister Beatrice by Nelson Bingen-—Lady Derby aged 36 . • .. A. J. Corrigan 4 7. J. C. South's ch m Engagement aged scr .. ... .. R. Townley 0 5. Mrs E. Berryman's b g Kempton 6yrs scr .. O. S. Donald 0 2. G. J. Barton's b m Elzear aged 36 J. McLennan 0 8. W. T. Lowe's blk g Trampfast aged 48 .. ■ • • .. Owner 0 6. J. 5. McKenzie's b g Peter Swift aged 60 .. • • .. D. Withers 0 Elzear and Young Blake were bracketed. Engagement and Kempton began smartly, while Elzear went off at a break. When half a mile had been covered Engagement and Kempton,were, leading Sister Beatrice, Trampfast, Young Blake, Moneyspider, and Native Star. Over the-next six furlongs , the field bunched up. and with half a mile to go Young Blake was in charge from Kempton, Native Star, Moneyspider, and Sister Beatrice. Young Blake was the first to turn for home; but broke under pressure, to let Moneyspider up to win by three lengths from Native Star, with Young Blake a similar distance away. Sister Beatrice was fourth, with Kempton fifth. Times—4.3o 4-5, 432 -4-5; 4.33 3-5. Winner trained by owner, Hornby. VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 450 sovs; second 100, third 50. 4.35 to 4.26 .class. 2m. 5_ h. Grant's ch h MATE O' MINE by Pour Chimes —Rothschild mare aged 12 . . .. M. B. Edwards 1 3. V. Alborn's blk g Vesuvius syrs 12 Owner 2 8 J. J. Kennerley's rn g Fight Ever seed 48 • • •. Owner 3 13 Ariki scr; 12 Bing Boy scr; 6 Glide Away 12; 2 Orphan 12; 4 Jean McElwyn 24; 9 Jollv Pet 24; 7 Event 36; 10 Trimmer 36; 1 Native Prince 48; 11 Pluto 48 also started. . Mate 0' Mine took np the running from Vesuvius,' Event, and Jean McElwyn, and passing the stands the leaders- were Mate o' Mine Vesuvius. Event, Jean McElwyn, and Fight Ever. With six furlongs to go Vesuvius was in charge from Mate o' Mine, Jean McElwvn Pluto, and Fight Ever, and led on to the "home run. In a vigorous finish Mate •«»:„« caught Vesuvius on the post to win hv a neck, with. Fight Ever three lengths *w«r Jean McElwyn was fourth. Times—--2*5 1.6 4.33 2-5, 4.29 4-5. -Winner trained by M. B. Edwards. -Yaldhurrt. - .

HAGLEY HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 60Y8; second 100, third 50. 2.4 a class, lira. 3. J. R. Murphy's b g JACKIE AUDUBON by Great Audubon —Lady Motn 6yrs' 13 .. J. J. Kennerley i 7. Armstrong and Johnson's b g Logan Parle aged 12 .. W. J. Tomkinson i 5. Miss P. Norton's b Jn Bonny kogan „ aged 36 .. .. F. Holmes 8 12 Talent scr; 9 Quality scr; 10 Epigram 12; 11 Harold Thorpe 12; 6 St. Maura <t Taurekareka 12; 2 Western King 12 ana Jewel Pointer 60 bracketed; 8 Golden. Devo 12; 1 Author Jinks 24; 5 Logan Chief dt> bracketed with Bonnie Logan also_ startea. Talent began smartly, and crossing the P was showing the way to Golden Devon. Jac Audubon, Harold Thorpe, and Quality, ana with half a mile covered the order Talent, Golden Devon, Jackie Audubon, aar old Thorpe, Quality, Tatrrekareka,. and Logan Park. Entering the back. Jackie Audubon ran into second place, and took con three furlongs from home. Although L g Park came with a good finishing run, ne unable to reach the leader, who won 7 length, with Bonny Logan four 'p" S „,„ „ Talent was fourth. Times—2.4- 1 -5, , ' 2.42., Winner trained by owner, Addm ß ton. NOTES ON THE RACING. An Australian Trotter. The Spring Handicap seemed to introduce to the Christchurch public a very promising trotter in Tonic, an Australian-bred gelding purchased on behalf of Mr G. J. Barton, of Dunedin, by W. J. Tomkinson on a recent trip to Melbourne. Tonic_ commenced smartly and was soon showing the way to the field. Although strongly challenged at various stages by Sarsaparilla, Nelson McKinney, and Dolores,

Tonic held to his lead like a good racehorse and finished strongly- Handicapped on 3.34, he was forced to do 3.27 to win, thus giving early indication of the excellence of the going. Tonic may figure on a much tighter mark in future, but he should still d® capable of winning races. Sarsaparilla looked well and went a rattling good race, showing a steadiness ol g alt that is not always one of his characteristics, while the mare, Dolores, also wept solidly; she is plau l " ly on the improve. Nelson Boy, tne favourite, reared aib the start finu broke some of his gear which necessitated his being pulled up, but Mangoutu, after a slow beginning, showed a lot of speed and is evidently on tne return to ner best form. Countryman in Saddle. Amaris and Rebel were ■well backed for the St. Albans Handicap, but the latter let his backere down baoiy. After i going a short distance, he and Trimmer lost all chance through breaking, and Author ■ Jinks lost a lot of ground at the start. , Countryman commenced smartly anct paced a solid race from start to finish. In the straight Author Jinks, who nad given a brilliant exhibition of pacing, was on terms, but his gruelling effort had taken the steam out of him and j Countryman fairly outstayed him in the run home. It was an impressive performance on the part of Countryman, but the Honours of the race rested with Author Jinks, who' must, have lost some seconds at the start and yet registered time that has only been once bettered iii a race of this class in New Zealand. Amaris showed a lot of speed for six furlongs. but_ faded out over the last part, and Trimmer, who was fifth' favourite, made a poor

showing. The Cup. The field of horses that paraded for the New Zealand Cup was probably the best that has been got together in New Zealand. It was certainly a good looking field in good condition, and while Great' Bingen looked the gentleman of the party there were other fine looking horses in Ahuriri and Jack Potts, both set herculean. tasks. In the preliminary Great Bingen, Ahuriri, Jack Potts, Peter Bingen, Kohara, and Peter wah: all took the eye, but betting took a iwide (range, the somewhat arigtitar North Island gelding, Padlock, holding a slight call oyer the bracketed pair, Imprint and Ahuriri, Waitaki Girl being the extreme outsider of'the field with only £llO invested on her chances. ■ The race was a great one from start to finish and Machine Gun and Waitaki Girl, tangling, were quickly out of court. Black Admiral,/ as usual, ' was quick to begin, but following him , closely were several, including the fav- , ourite, • Padlock, and Peter Bingen, who quickly ranged alongside the leader. Black Admiral and Peter Bingen set a merry pace and Kennerley appeared to be making a bold effort to steal the race when lie let Peter Bingen go six furlongs from home. Going down the back the last time, Peter Bingen was sis lengths ahead of his nearest attendants, but coming into | the picture were Jack Potts, Great I Bingen, Queen's Own, and Talaro, and I the last-named appeared to be overhauling the leader rounding the top turn. He went to a break, however, and Kennerley was enabled to give his horse a much needed "breather." Just when Talaro's challenge had been disposed of there appeared more serious danger in the challenges thrown out by Great Bingen, Jack Potts, and Prince Pointer, and wide on the outside Ahuriri was fairly flying. A hundred yards from the post Kennerley frew uneasy and drew the whip on 'eter Bingen, who, plainly very tired, still struggled on gamely. It was touch and go over the last part and the post was none too close for Peter Bingen and his driver. Only the judge could , tell what had won. It was a thrilling, finish with Ahuriri only 0 short margin away. Peter Bingen's race was a good one, and his full brother, Gx*eat Bingen, went the best race of his career to go round a big field and run 4.19 2-6, equalling the world's race record. But tne unlucky horse of the race was

Ahuriri, who met with serious interference through Padlock coming back on him six furlongs from home. Bryce's horse lost at least half a dozen lengths and became well pocketed. He was giving Great Birigen at least six lengths' start once he did get clear, but the start was just too much. In another fifty yards Ahuriri would have been the winner. It was a great performance on his part . Prince Pointer went a rattling good race, and entering the straight looked as 'though he might win, and he faded ever so little over the last part, but managed to stave off the determined challenge of Jack Potts. Ivohara and Queen's Own were the next to finish, but were not seriously troubling the leaders Peterwah broke up early in the race and lost all chances, while Terence Dillon made several mistakes, and the Padlock boom burst -, badly. He. appeared to be" racing a bit above his class and amongst horses that kept him doing his best all the way. Talaro looked a possible winner two furlongs from home, but a bad break settled his chances, and' Black Admiral found the journey just too far. Peter Bingen and Great Bingen a fe full brothers, eight years and nine years respectively, and thev come of imported stock. Nelson Bingen and Bertha Bell, both having been imported from America. Golden Bubbles Wins Easily. Golden Bubbles was regarded by bettors as the best of good things for the Empire Handicap, of a mile and a quarter, the withdrawal of Vesuvius and Native Prince removing the strongest opposition. When it came to I racing there .was only one in it, for Golden Bubbles was kept in a handy position behind the leaders until the straight was reached, when she cam® away, to win. in most decisive manner. She registered the smart time of 2.46 3-5, but is capable of winning ■ still furi ther races, even off this mark. Pageant was not dangerous until the i straight was reached, but here he put ■ in a most determined effort and almost caught Lady; Matchlight, who acted

the role of pace-maker for practically the whole journey. Golden Bubbles was taken to Australia last year by P. Riddle, and the racing she aid there seems to have improved her a good deal. Acre made a very poor ehowing, and outside Dundas Boy none of the others looked a winner. A Promising Sort. A good reputation had preceded Tho Abbey from Auckland, and in the betting on the Riccarton Handicap he was made a very warm favourite. Commencing smartly, he was always in a good position, and though he looked to be doing his best three furlongs from the post, he finished surprisingly well, and won easily. He was driven a nice race by J. S. Shaw, and followed the leading division, which included Lingfield, Chimer, and Firelight, until half a mile from home, when he made an effort and led for the rest of the journey. Firelight was the only one to offer serious opposition, and he stuck to his work gamely, though no match for the winner. Genuine struggled into third place, but Sarella lost ground at the start, and was never dangerous, and Baynut showed no dash. Sunfish broke up and made no showing, and Laplander lost ground in the early stages and never troubled the leader. He will do better in the near future. The winner, handicapped on 4.39, was forced to register 4.29 to gain the stake, which will find him in better class company 1 in future. \ The Champion Trotters. Tho Dominion Handicap was expected to provide one of the best races on the • programme, and though Elzear broke up at the start and failed to settle down, the rest of the field trotted steadily, and with six furlongs to go was well bunched, so that a great race looked likely. Approaching the four furlongs post, however, Engagement went to a break and put a foot through the sulky of Trampfast, who was running just in' front of her, and going particularly well. Both horses came down and interfered badly with Peter Swift and Sister Beatrice, who were handy. This left Young Blake out in front, with Native Star and Kempton next, and Moneyspider in hot pursuit. Kempton began to feel the pace, and a furlong from home Young Blake broke and interfered with Native Star, Allowing Moneyspider to get up to win nicely. Bryce drove a good race on the winner, but was perhaps fortunate that Native Star lost ground in the straight. The latter got into a bad position early in the race, and was forced to cover a good deal of extra ground. Young Blake gave a grand exhibition until his mistake in the straight, but Si3ter Beatrice was not going as kindly as she has on some previous occasions. Kempton faded out rather badly over the last half-mile, and possibly was in need of a race to sharpen him up. It was a good race spoilt by an unfortunate accident. Native Prince Disappoints. In tho Victoria Handicap the Auck-land-owned Native Prince was made a good favourite, but his showing was a poor one, and at no stage of the race until the last iwo furlongs did he make any impression on the leaders. Mate o' Mine and Vesuvius took on themselves the role of pacemakers, and they carried on to good purpose, and in a desperate finish had the race to them selves. Mate o' Mino appeared to have tho other beaten fifty yards from the post, but he faltered over the last bit, and Vesuvius almost caught him on the post. Mate o' Mine has developed into a;good game racehorse, and is living up to the early promise he showed when owned in Southland. He fought out the finish in most determined fashion, and looks good for another race before long. Bing Boy misbehaved himself badly at .'the start, and as a result the club has applied to have him added to the schooling list." In the face of his bad behaviour he was allowed to retain his position on the inside, and when the barrier was released he interfered with Orphan, who took no part in the race, and Gflideaway, whose chance was rendered hopeless. Fight Ever was in r a good position early, and struggled on into third place, and Event, well driven, was simply not good enough at the finish. After the race . the stipendiary stewards instituted an enquiry into the running of Native Prince, but postponed their decision until , after the racing on Friday. Jackie Audubon Again. The final event of the day, the Hagley Handicap, provided a keen betting race, Author Jinks, on the strength of his brilliant exhibition earlier in the day, being made a slightly better favourite than the bracketed pair, Western King and Jewel Pointer. The favourite broke up at tho start and Logan Chief stopped on the mark. Talent attempted to win from end to end, but Jackie Audubon was soon in a good position, and going down the back the last time he put a break of four lengths on his nearest opponents, Golden Devon and Logan Park. The latter made a plucky effort to overhaul the leader, but it was of no avail, and Jackie Audubon won comfortably by a length. The winner recently sold to a patron of J. S. Shaw's Auckland stable, but will remain in J. J. Kennerley's. care until after the meeting. Mr Murphy, his new owner, has already received in return a percentage of money expended. Bonny Logan put in a rattling good effort, but the stable's hopes probably centred round Logan Chief, who was left at the post. Western King and Jewel Pointer finished some distance away from the placed horses, and never looked like winners.

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS.

WHITELEIGH HANDICAP (in harness), of 300. sovs. 3.34 class. Unhoppled trotters. ljm. Katuto scr Highborn 48 Rose Audo scr Nelson Great Amazon 12 McKinney 48 Young Carbine 12 Sarsaparilla .. 60 Nelson Boy .. 12 Our Lady .. 60 Dolores 24 Frisco Bean .. 00 Lady Fan 24 Notymahal 72 Mangoutu 36 Kerrwood Bell 72 COURTENAY HANPICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs. 4.29 class. 2m. The Abbey scr Author Jinks 12 Audacious ,, scr Black Admiral .. 24 Dalmeny scr Machine Gun .. 24 Huon Denver .. scr Dalnahine . • 36 Kingcraft ., scr Talaro •. 48 St. Maura scr Peterwah 48 Talent ., scr Terence Dillon 48 Bonny Logan .. 12 Queen's Own .. 48 Western King .. 12 Imprint .. 60 Quality ., 12 Jewel Pointer .. 72 Taurekareka 12 Ahuriri 84 NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs 4.35 class. 2m. Ariki ,. scr Jcai McElwyn... 24 Avenger scr Epigram 24 Harold Burwood scr Orphan 24 Jolly Chimes scr Mate o' .Mine .. 36 Rebel scr Dillon Huon .. 36 Glide Away 12 Glenelg • ■ 36 Lady Matchlight 12 Pageant 36 Macaranda ., 12 Shine Soon 36 Golden Bubbles 24 Trimmer 36 Vesuvius 24 Fight Ever 48 Acre 24 Golden Devon 48 Firelight 24 Native Prince .. 48 Genuine 24 Pluto 48 ■William the King Pointer .. 60 Great 24 Jackie Audubon 84 METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 4.40 class. 2m. 24 Alvira scr Bay Nut Bankhead scr Hector's Own 24 Chimer scr Sahib 24 Dundas Boy scr Kotuku Jack .. 36 Firpo • scr Laplander^ 36 Great Triumph scr Maiwhariti 48 Invader .. scr Sarella 48 Mac Dillon ' scr Sunfish 48 Royal Serene .. scr General Bingen 48 Eugene de Oro 12 Free Advice .. 60 Roi d'Or .. 12 Harvest Child 60 Lingfield ,, 12

SOCKBTJRN HANDICAP, of 500 sots. 1.38 class. Unhoppled trotters. ' 2m. Duke Bingen scr Engagement •36 Little Logan . . scr Elzear 84 Maxegin . 12 Sister Beatrice 84 Happy Rosa . . 12 Young Blake 96 Audominion . -24 Native Star .. 108 Kola Boy . 24 Peter Swift t. 108 Kempton . 36 Money Spider 132 ROYAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 2.46 class. 11m. Amnris . scr Harold Thorpe 24 Audacious . scr Imprint .. 24 Glenelg . scr Kohara 24 Henry Logan . scr' Loganholme .. 24 Native Prince scr St. Maura .. 24 Roicolo . scr Aq?on .. 86 Talent . scr Loganwood ' .. 36 King Pointer . 12 Talaro .. 36 Zenith . 12 Bonny Logan .. 48 Epigram . 12 Logan Chief .. 48 Bessie Logan . 24 ■Waitalct Girl .. 48 Daphne de Oro 24 Jackie Audubon 48 Golden Devon . 24 Cardinal Logan 48 Acceptances close to-day at 12 noon.