SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19481, 30 November 1928, Page 12

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. November 30, Dec. I—Takapyn# J-O-November 30. Dec. I—Folding J.C. December 7, a—Cromwell J.C. Dccomber B—Taumarunui R.C. December B—Ashburton County R.U. Decomber 12, J.C. December 14, 15—Oamaru J.C. December 0— Waipukurau JX. December 2G, 27—V, cftiand RC. pecsxnber £O. 27—-TaiaiinKi J.t. December 26, 27, Dunedin J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. December I—Forbury Park T.O. (secoi.d day). m „ December I—Waikato m n December 15. 17—Now Brighton T.C. December 20 —Gore TX. December 20—Ashburton T.C. December 2G —Ashburton T.C. December 26, 27—South Wainrapa T.C. December 20, 37, W"tport T.C. December 27. 30. 31—Auckland T.C. December 29—\\ inton T.C. December 33—Inangahna T.O. TURF GOSSIP. dominations for t'ie Dunedin Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close at 5 p.m. to-day. Acceptances for the Ashburton County Racing Club's Summer Meetins close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday next. Although some of G. J. Pine's team figure in tho nominations for the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting, the trip to Ellerslie will not be made. Silver Coot, Noteworthy, and Pixie Gold will, however, represent the stable at Awapuni. Money Order has been placed on the easy list and is unlikely to accompany Count Cavour and Amor to the Auckland Meeting. Wind affection which threatened this great galloper last Beason has developed to such an extent that an operation may be decided upon.

Owing to his two disappointing displays ufc the South Canterbury Meeting, Zeuxis will not accompany Red Heckle to the Auckland Meeting, but will probably bo raced at the West Coast fixtures.. Mervette, who captured three races at the recent Te Kuiti Meeting, is a five-year-old half-sister by Lucullus to Bonnetter, Royal Box, Tarleton, Affirm, and Historic. Oriflamb has rejoined the active workers at Riccarton, and will be raced in hurdle events at the West Coast Meetings, at which he proved to be a star performer twelve months ago. Front Rank was responsible for a pleasing gallop at Ricoarton yesterday morning, and properly placed she should win races from now onwards. She will contest the principal event at Ashburton next week. At her last start, Gold Money was up against a good field of sprinters, and only for getting atoay slowly and receiving a bump in the last furlong \slie, would have gone close to winning. Jn the meantime Bhe has trained on splendidly and is reported to have been recording nise gallops in easy style. Gold Money is going to take considerable beating in the Takapuna Plate to-day. The Middle Phrk, Stakes (six furlongs) decided at Newmarket on October 19th, 6aw all the popular juveniles well beaton, including Arabella, who was a solid favourite. H.H. the Aga Khan supplied both winner and run-ner-up in Costaki Pasha and Grand Teraace. The winner is by Gainsborough from Cos, a daughter of Flying Orb, from Renaissance, who was by St. Serf out of Rinovata,. arid was the datn of Eos and a half-sister to Donnctta, the dam of Diadem, Diadumenos, and Dioplion. • Grand Terrace is described as a splendidly-proportioned bay Colt by Graud Parade from Teresina, a-Tracery mare out of Blue Tim, tho-daifa of Blue Ensign, Westward Ho, ahd other well-known horses.;

At Hastings last week Kick Off ran tho laat six <of seven furlongs in 1.20. Thja was the All Black gelding's first (serious gallop for a long time, and the manner in which he did his task and the way he pulled up, suggests that- the ten-year-old might stage a come-back. The ' Auokland sportsman, Mr J. Gleeson, has reoeived word that his mare, Marriage Bell, sent across to Sydney to be mated with the Englishbred horse Moabite, has produced a brown colt foal. Marriage Bell is a, hnlf-sister to the one-time crack Amythas, and as Moabite is by Phalaris, and was bought for 8000 guineas by Mr Herbert Thompson, the colt is bred well enough to be a champion. Although Corinax has won at EllersIte, it is contended that he raoes best the opposite nay round, as he is minus the sight of one eye. For this reason the Takapuna course should suit him. Corinax is a son of Magpie, whose stock appear to improve with a bit of nge, and there is no doubt that he is a solid customer. _ He is in the Auckland Cup, and, being prepared for that event, may find him a trifle wanting at the North Shore to-day, but if he is at nil fancied by his connexions he should be a difficult proposition. He races liko an out-and-out good stayer. F. Tilley has a team of six engaged at the Auckland Summer Meeting, including Laughing Prince, Cashier, Metellus, High Falutin', Consent, and Glenartney. The latter is a two-year-old chestnut gelding by Hunting Song from Melodise, the dam of Agitato and Vivo.

Australian writers do not seem to W impressed with the prospect of the two-year-olds so far seen out this season turning out anything'-exceptional. As in Sydney, says one of them, this year's crop of two-year-olds in Melbourne does not appear to, be out of the ordinary. The New Zealander, Gold Tinge, won the Breeders' Plate at Randwick in decisive fashion but since then has several times suffered defeat in New Zealand. In Melbourne, Porkwood is the outstanding youngster, becauso he won at his three attempts. He scored in the Maribymono; Plato with a 101 b penalty, ljut Roc was able to run him to a neck. Since then Roc failed dismally, although he was third, in the Byron Mooro Stakes. It would thus appear that Parkwood is the best of a rather moderate lot of two-year-olds, and unless something out of the ordinary is unearthed during the next few months, Parkwood, who will not be penalised, should start favourite for the Sires' Produce Stakes.

# One of the smartest sprints at Hastings last week was recorded by the Paper Money—Halina gelding Best Friend. This youngster, who is a December foal, has yet . to be. produced in public, and, as a matter of fact, Has only been in work for a short time,

aa it was decided to give him every chance. H© is a half-brother to Solferite, a really good galloper in the south, of whom the best was not seen owing to unsoundness, bolferite is still in work at Riccarton undei- the guidance of R. Adamaont

As a yearling Joy Bird was purchased in England by the Wellington sportsman, Mr W. Higgins, who gave 575 guineas for her, but she has brought in a good return and has won £2545 to date, and looks likely to increase that total.

Bv winning the Williarastown Cup, Amounis has lifted himself into the select baud of ten Australian racehorses that have won over £25,000 in stakes. His total is £25,154 10s, and although he is rising seven years, he is to be «ven another spel! at Bacchus Marsh, then given opportunities to earn more money. Mr Pearson got Amounis for 1800 guineas because Mr ( A. P. Wade, who. had bought him as a Derby proposition and had been disappointed, did not think ho could stay. Since then the Magpie gelding, who .has been judiciously placed by his trainer, Prank McGrath, has won 14 races, including two Epsorns, and finally the Williamstown Cujj at a mile and a half. Stakes he has collected for Mr Pearson total £22,301. As Amounis is a geldingj and sound as a bell, there ceems no reason why he should not bring yet more prist to Mr Pearson's mill. In a recent Sydney divorce suit a husband gave evidence that his wife in her sleep called out a man's name. Which recalls the story of the Auckland man who murmured "Lucv'' in his sleep. He explained in the morning that he had backed a filly of that name at Ellerslie. A couple of days later his wife said to him: "You know that filly you backed at Ellerslie! It rand you up on the 'phone to-day !'' Liaison and The Begum have been scratched for all engagements for the Takapuna Jockey Club's Meeting. Kerry Dance and The Jack Jumper have been scratched for the Takapuna Plate, and New Moon for the Borough Handicap.—Press Association.

TROTTING NOTES. King Pointer was generally regarded as something of a certainty ever since the handicaps appeared for the President's Handicap at Forbury Park, and in view of his running at Oamaru on Labour Day there seemed some justification for kim being made a hot favourite yesterday. At no stage of the race did he look a possible money winner, and it would be wrong to regard this as his best form. Probably the Logan Pointer gelding is temporarily off colour and he might be expected to win a good race before long. Dalmeny's form, too, was disappointing, but he may bo better suited by a slower track than he raced on yesterday. The win of Silk Thread in the principal event at Forbury Park yesterday was anticipated by his connexions, and the win proved very popular with the public. The-stockily-built American stallion Was always in a handy position and fairly outstayed hiß field to win in very decisive manner. Bilk Thread is a solid pacer and full of grit. For some time he was troubled with a bad splint,' and at one time it was thought that an operation would be necessary to cure the trouble. Although Silk Thread appeared tender after finishing his race, there is nothing seriously wrong with him and he may win again before long.

That time cannot be taken as an infallible guide in trotting was again exemplified at Forbury Park yesterday when Silk Thread, from a 4.32 mark won the President's Handicap in 4.34, and Beal Light from off 4.36, which included six seconds penalty, won in 4.33. Keal Light is. rapidly getting into good class company, and in less than a week has knocked eleven seconds off his time for two small stakes. With ordinary good luck Beal Light might have won both races without bettering his time, but in Wellington he ran up against a particularly good one in Dilworth, and yesterday Dundas Boy kept him doing his best right to the finishing post. Usually after the. Forbury Park T.G. 's Meetings} a special tram has iert Dunedin for Christchurch the night of the second day's racing, but this year a' different procedure has been adopted and there will be no train on Saturday night. The special carrying horses and passengers will instead a daylight trip on Sunday, leaving Dunedin at 7,30 -a.m.

Great Bingen is doing a light stud season, and amongst the mares that have been mated with him are Nyallo, half-sister to Acron, Glandore and the American-bred Ladv Worthy. not known just where <*reat Bingen will race during the holidays, and Mr J. R. McKenzie will decide after the appearance of the handicaps for the Auckland Meeting.

The three-year-old Koro Peter, recently purchased by the Auckland sportsman, Mr G. McMillan, gave anything but a finished display of trotting in the Roslyn Handicap at Forbury Park yesterday, but it would not be wise to condemn him on one display alone, and that in saddle. Ho was well supported by his connexions, but at no stage did he trot steadily. In harness he should trot a good deal better and a win will cause no surprise

When Kyra won the Roslyn Handicap at Forbury Park yesterday, she paid a much bigger dividend than usually comes the way of supporters of horses from W. Ji Tomkinson's stable. On her Wellington form the previous week she did not look a good proposition, and it is more than probable that the best has not been seen of her. She was well handled by J. Fraser, jun., a competent young Christchurch horseman. D. Withers has had a poor run of luck since the start of the season, and up till yesterday had not led in a straight-out winner, although Trampcrisp, in dead-heating with Golden Spray at Grevmouth last month, credited him with half the stake money. Yesterday the run of luck turned, and with Trampcrisp and Sillc Thread, he led in two winners in succession. Both are trained by Withers, who registered his third win of the day when he drove Roi L'Or to win the final event. Although Withers has in his care two very good horses in Great Btngen and Peter Swift, both are On very tight marks and have to have luck in their favour to win just at present. Danny Boy might have registered the third win for Mr J. R. McKenzie at Forbury Park yesterday had he left the mark promptly in the Progressive Handicap. Ho misbehaved when the tapes rose, but once on the journey he showed a good burst of .speed. Danny Boy is useful and when he learns to leave the mark promptly he will win races.

_ Sir Author, winner of the Progressive Handicap, must be added to the long list of maiden horses that have been turned out by the Belfast trainer, 0. S. Donald, to win races. Donald has been most successful during his comparatively short career as a trainer and lias a bigger stable of horses than most trainers. He understands the art of getting a horso well and his charges of late have been turned out in first-class fettle. Sir Author, bv Author Dillon from Millie C.. is a halfbrother to the brilliant Acron. and though he shows lack of experience at tho present time, he seems bound to improve. He is in good hands and appears a well-mannered pacer with some pretensions to staying.

Had tho driver of Nelson Ata in the Spring Handicap adopted more patient methods, Nelson Ata might h&v© stayed

on bettor than he did. He was rushed to the front very early in the proceedings, but AH Peters hung on tenaciously and half a mile from home Nelson Ata cried enough. He is a reputed non-stayer and would have done better had he been nursed in behind instead of being set to make the pace. Exactly opposite tactics were adopted with Proud Ata in the Dominion Handicap later. He was kept behind the leaders and camo with a dash in the straight to beat Le Todd. Tlie Australian-bred Tonic showed form at Forburv Park yesterday that suggested him as anything but a twomiler. After a slow beginning he was made a good deal of use of in the early stages and he shut up very quickly three furlongs from home. A mile and a half, or even a mile and five furlongs, might suit him better than the longer journey. The grass track at New Brighton will be open on Tuesday and Thursday of next week for horses engaged at the forthcoming meeting.

RICCARTON TRAINING Notes. Training operations at- Riccarton yesterday were again of a restricted nature, very little fast work being executed. The inside of the trial grass was open, and this was in good order after the recent rain, but was not availed of to any extent. P. V. Mason worked the whole of his team the reverse way in the presence of Mr G. D. Greenwood. Honour and Jaleux were sprinted three furlongs along ■ the back, both shaping well. Golden Armour was going better than Philippic at the end of six furlongs on the plough run in 1.19. The former was lame after her work. Haze and Goblin Market covered a similar journey in 1.20, finishing togetherj ' Campanula, who will probably be raced at the Woßtland Meeting, was sent six furlongs the reverse way on the grass, taking 1.18 2-5. Eed Heckle, assisted over six furlongs by Discordia, traversed a mile on the grass in 1.45 2-5, finishing on strongly. This was the last of the reverse work. Hoylake, alone, galloped seven furlongs on the grass in 1.31 2-5, the last half in 51 4-5. Ho was not allowed to do his best and finished on full of running. Front Bank was a length to the good of Sir Roy, after' covering six. furlongs on the grass in 1.30 3-5. Pahautanui beat the Thurnham-Ma-drid gelding in F. D. Jpnes 'a stable over five furlongs in 1.4 3-5. Rotor and Sarnia strode over six furlongs on the plough in 1.21. Thi? pair and- Louise will bo takon to the Oamaru Meeting, and later to the southern holiday fixtures. Count Cavour was not allowed to do his best in running a mile on tho plough in 1.47, the last half mile talcing 53. It is intended to race him at Ashburton next week. Noteworthy showed a burst of speed by sprinting half a mile along the back in 49 1-5. He will do his Christmas racing at Awapuni and . probably MarPixie Gold, brother to Noteworthy, and Loot, separately sprinted four furlongs home in 51 2-5.

FEILDING J.C. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY. The Feilding Jockey Club's Spring Meeting will open to-day with the following programme, tho first race starting at 11-30 a.m.:— WAITUNA HACK HURDLES, o£ 150 sovs. 15m. Sunart .. 11 3 Pip** ' • ® n Elysianor ..10 10 Calithe .. 9 0 Bonhomme .. 0 8 Teucer .. 9 Grand National 9 0 , AOBANGI TRJAL PLATE of 150 sovs; weieht 8-0; 6£—Llonmore, Mandate, fatar Girl Miss Field, Stanchion, Emberalto, Balloon, Pegeen Ogc, Cloyne, Boundary, fat. Melba, Kilorell, Akatea, Havering, Skypoint Rangiotu, Curtsey, Ali Baba, Grattan, Irish Moss, SnoWßhoe, The Warden, Elicit, Miss Atlanta, Mademoiselle, Bronx, Vexillus, Jiu Jazz, Irish Court, War Zone, Level. FEILDING CUP, of 50,0 SOVS. l|m. Vertigern .. 9 0 Shining Armour 7 2 Catkin ..82 Novar .. 7 2 Arrow Lad ... 8 1 Imperial Spark 7 0 Blimp ..7 9 Superb King 7 0 Vivo .. 7 8 Tcheka .. 7 0 Royal Mint ..76" TWENTY-THIRD FEILDING STAKES, of 500 sovs. sf. Paganelli .. 9 3 The Raider .. 9 0 Tho Hawk ..91 Royal Duke .. 8 » Cimabue ..9 1 Courtlike .. 6 6 Lysander 9 1 Emotion .. 6 6 KOWHAI HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. lm and a distance. Tanagra .. 9 3 Home Made 8 0 Kalos .. 9 1 Whisogno .. 8 0 Royal Acre 812 Sovena .. 7 8 Kawhaakina. 8 0 Air Pore# .. 7 7 Acred .. 8 8 Metellus .. 7 7 Gold Bag .. 8 4 ' FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 6f. Vast Acre .. 8 0 Oallanmore .. 7 8 Dobbin .. 713 Keddar .. 7 7 Helotis .. 7 12 Miss Pat. .. 7 7 Chelono .. .7 0 Banket ..7 0 FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 govs. 6t. Gold Dawn 8 0 Calapat ..78 Rameseß .. " 8 5 Borsalene .. 7 8 Argue .. 8 4 Cold Air • • 7 8 Briar Root .. 8 2 Tea Tattle 7 8 Lady Que* .. 8 0 F.geria ..7 5 Green Acre 7 10 Hymestrason 7 0 Winnington 7 9 Inflame .. 7 0 Cool Mint ... 7 9 Richfield .. 7 0 Dry Area . . 7 9 Grand Lupin 7 0 Thrift .. 7 8 KIWITEA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. lm and a distance. Ruanoi .. 9 9 Vigilance .. 8 4 King Midas 9 8 Superb King 8 3 Merry Damon '9 1 Mountain Heath 8 3 Manly .. 811 Oraiono .. 8 1 Rowley .. 8 9 Flying Shot 8 0 Kilmisß .. 8 9 Paul Lucerao 8 0 The Swell .. 8 8

WESTLAND RACING' CLUB. IMPROVEMENTS WEARING COMPLETION. j , The W'o3tland Racing Club, Hokitika, which holds its Annual Meeting in Christmas week, had the misfortune during the year to lose two of its principal stands by fire. The loss was a serious monetary ono for the club, but the position was faced pluckily. The club had a third stand, which was moved bodily to the site of tho principal stand destroyed, nnd haß been so enlarged as to combine the accommodation and conveniences of the two buildings lost by Are. The work on tho onlargcd structure is now being hur. ried to a conclusion, and the building -will be in readiness for the raco meeting which opens on Boxing Day. The enlarged stand includes two publicans bars, a commodious tea-room, necessary administrative quarters (including stowards', jockeys', weighing. Press, and secretary's rooms), and ample seating room, with a special reservation for the officials. There is also an ambulance room, as well as necessary cloak rooms, etc. The birdcage has been enlarged, and altogether the general quarters for the conduct of tho Meoting will bo found to be equal to all requirements and of a standard creditable to any country club. Prior to the disastrous firo, the club had carried out the widoning of the straight its full distance of two furlongs. This will be used for the first time at the coming Meeting. The straight has been well turfed and grassed, and is In excellent order. The race meeting is set down for December 26th (Boxing Day) and 27th. The club has issued a programme of £ISOO, which includes a hurdle event each day. There is a silver cup for the owner of the winner of the Westland Handicap (the chief event), and the rider receives a gold-mounted' whip. The rider of the -winner of the Hokitika Handicap (second, day) also recoives a whip, these three trophies being the gifts of patrons desirous of showing an interest in the club after its late misfortune, Nominations for all events for the Meeting close at Hokitika on Friday, December 7th. %

FORHURY PARK T.C. •

SILK THREAD WINS. (PBE66 ASSOCIATION TELEOE.VH.) DUNEDIN, November 29. The Spring Meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club was opened to-day in fine but windy weather. The track waafin good order and the attendance large. Viscount Haanpden and party were present. The totalis it or handled £19,363 10s, compared with £21,016 on the first day last year. Befiulte: — RGSLYN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. -I.tSJ class, lm sf. ti. G. J. Uarton's KYRA scr J. Fxaser, jun. 1 5. A. T. Valentine's Sid Wilkes 48 F. G. Holmes 2 0. T. Palmer's Bon Wood 72 G. Eaaton 3 12 Major Domo scr; 2 Victor Bingen scr; 8 Gardenella scr; 7 Dummy Bingen scr; 4 Criterion scr; 1 Ivoro Peter 12j 10 Red Peter 36; 8 Alpha Wilkes 48; 11 Repute 72; 4 'Avalanche 84 bracketed with Criterion also started. Won easily by six lengths; ten lengths second and third. The favourite was fourth. Time, 4.3 4-5. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. 4.04 class. I'm sf. 1. A. Anderson's SIR AUTHOR scr C. Donald 1 2. 11. Halliday's Nelson de Oro 24 J. McLennan 2 10. C. J. Meade's. Erin's Chance scr W. Gallagher 3 7 Lady Cello scr; 9 Our Maud scr; 6 Hilda Orton scr; 12 Kola Wilkes scr; 14 Prince Bingen scr; 5 Pamela scr; 11 Jessio Huon scr; 4 Limosa scr; 8 Sonny Bob scr; 3 Danny Boy 24; 13 John Appear 24 also started. Tho winner reached the front five furlongs from home and won comfortably by three lengths; samo distance second and third. Lady Cello was fourth. Time, 3.55 25. ST. KILDA HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sovs. 9.17 '-m 4. G. B. Matheson's LENAMOHR scr o. /alsh J 2. Mrs A. Ferguson's Maiwharit' • O. Reed 2 1. C. Nordquist's St. Bridget scr F. G. Holmes 3 5 El Caron scr; 3 Sunstor.n &cx; 7 Kato Thorpe 12; G Fashion Queen 24 also started. Lenamlior was always handy, and won by two lengths from Maiwhariti, who broke entering tho straight, but came again to beat St. Bridget for second place by half a length. Sunstorm was fourth. Timo, 2.19 1-5. SPRING HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. , 4.52 class. 2m. 1. J. R. McKenzie's TRAMPCMSP scr D. Withers 1 5. W. Doylo's All Peters scr Owner 2 5. H. Frost's Repute scr .. Owner 3 6 Avalanche scr; 4 Nelson's Prince scr; 8 Randolph 60; 2 Nelson Ata 60; 7 Len Wood 120 alao started. The favourite went to the front three furlongs from home, and trotting nicely won by three lengths from All Peters, who was four lengths in front of Repute. Nelson Ata failed to stay. Time, 4.51. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 630 sovs. 4.33 class. 2m. 8. J. R. McKenzie's SILK THREAD scr D. Wilier* ' 8. V. Alboin's Vesuvius 48 .. Owner 2 4. T. wains and D. O'Keefo's Auihoi Jinka 48 .. •• •• T- Wallis 3 5 Fight Ever 12; 2 Dalmony-24; 1 King Pointer 24; 6 St. Maura 24; 7 Bonny Logan 48; 9 Dalnahine 60 also started. ■ ■Fight;. Ever, Silk Thread, and Dalmeny made most of the running, followed by Bonny Logan and Author Jinks. Silk Thread led into the straight from Vesuvius, Fight Ever, and Author Jinks. In the run home Silk Thread'won decisively by three lengths; two lengths seoond and third. Then came Bonny Logan and Dalmeny. Ti'mo, 4.34. CAVERSHAM HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. 4.42 class. 2m. 1. C. S. Donald's REAL LIGHT 73 • Owner 1 2. G. MoMillan's Dundas Boy 72 R. Berry 2 6. E. R. Husband's Firpo 24 .. Owner 3 4 Sandown scr; 7 Four Bells scr; 5 Yoicks scr; 3 Warepa 36 also started. Real Light and Dundas Boy had 'ha finish to themselves, the former winning by a length; eight lengths second and third. Four Bells was fourth. Time, 4.33 1-5. DOMINION HANDICAP (in harnbss), <A 325 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 4.4class. 2m. 3. J. Deyell's PROUD ATA scr ' A. Butterfield 1 5. Ferguson and Reid's Le Todd 36 J. McKewen 2 2. C. S. Donald's Mangoutu 12 Owner 3 4 Herbilwyn scr; 1 Tonio ecr also started. Going down the back tho last time he Todd and Proud Ata ran past Herbilwyn and Tonic, who had made the running. In the run home Proud Ata won by a te". Mangoutu being six lengths away, followed' by Herbilwyn.- Time, 4.43. DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 275 sovs. 2.18 class, lm. 1, P. Brown's ROI L'OR scr i J). Withers 1 8. J. Henderson's Bismurato 12 J, McLennan 2 5. E. T. Forbes'a Omaha 12 M. Holmes 3 10 Kate Thorpe scr; 4 High Jinks 12; 6 Maiwhariti 12; 11 Dillon Gold 24; 8 Desert, Star 24; 7 HwoH Btmvood 24! 0 Ever B<>'; 9 Jolly Chimes 36 also started. Bismurate and Jttoi lut soon opened up a gap, and in the run homo the favourite won by three lengths"; ■ eight lengths second and third. Fight Ever was fourth. Time, 2.17 8-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING. [THE PRESS Special Service.] DUNEDIN, November 29. In the Koslyn Handicap Koro Peter was backed as though the result were beyond doubt, for ho carried 990 investments, twice as many tickets as the second favourite, Victor Bingen, and Alpha "Wilkes, the only other pair carrying over 400 tickets. It was a very poor race from start to finish. A very mixed exhibition of trotting was given by all but the winner, who, after breaking in the early stages, gave a good display. Major Domo, Kyra, Koro Petoi\ and S d Wilkes wo# the order after the field had settled down, but Koro Peter was going very unsteadily, and when asked for an effort promptly broke. Major Domo did the same, and it was not long before Kyra held a commanding lead from Major Domo. with Bon Wood and Sid Wilkes most prominent of the others. With the exceation of Kyra all the horses broko repeatedly, and Kyra ran home with a good lead from Sid Wilkes, on whom ' F. G. Holmes had to use all his artistry to get to the post ahead of Bon Wood. It ivas a poor race and a bad display of trotting. Viotor Bingen showed a lot of speed and unsteadiness of gait, and Koro Peter, only three years old, did not display the speed he was claimed to possess. ' In harness lie may be .quite a different proposition. Repute and Avalanche were nevor dangerous. Sir Author and Nelson Do Oro shared the public's support in the Progressive Handicap, and both were in the picture ut the linisli. Danny Boy and Limosa lost ground at tho start; and Erin's Chance, beginning smartly, led Pamela, Nelson De Oro, and Jessie Huon, while Sir Author was. in a handy position. Passing the stand the last time Nelson Do Oro was in charge from Erin's Chance and Sir Author, and going down the back and round the top turn thero was no change in the position, although Sir Author had got nearer the leader. Coming into the straight Nelson Do Oro broke up and this made Sir Author's task an eaßy one. Nelson De Oro regained his straps and came with a fast dash at the finish to gain second money. But for his mistake Nelson Do Oro would have made tho winner go much faster. Sir Author is a good-looking five-year-old by Author Dillon from Millie C., therefore a half-brother to Acron. Ho should go oft winning races and stay a journey. Erin's Chance went a good race all the way and may atill further improve, and Lady Cello gained fourth placo in front of a field of moderates. Danny Boy showed a lot of speed once on the journey, and may race well beforo tho conclusion of the Meeting. The St. Kilda Handicap resulted in an easy win for Lenamhor, who was in front in the first furlong, and holding his position was nevor fully extended. Sunstorm, Mniwliariti, and Kate Thorpo followed the leader in tho early stages, while St. Bridget, who lost ground at the etart, was in a handy position. St. Bridget was in second place entering the straight, but Maiwhariti came with a good run to beat her for tho position. It was a poor race, and tho form of the unplaced division was disappointing ,in tho extreme. Trampcrisp was made favourite for the Spring Handicap, and for once the public pfltimatp'l things rorrertlv. All Peter* Repute led over the first part, with Avalanche and Trampcrisp handy, but beioro half the journey had been covered Nelson Ata had rushed to the front, and with All Peters cleared away fram Trampcrisp, who was in third position. Half a mile from home Nelson Ata stopped badly, and Trampcrisp, staying on well, had no difficulty in winning. Ho now appears to be showing in public the speed he has Ion?, been known to possess. At the Greymouth Meeting last month TramperiaD dead-titter? with (Wdon Spray, after giving a good display of trotting, and his later exhibition etamps him as one likely to win good races in the near futuro. All Peters went a solid race, but- Nelson Ata seemed io be made far too much i;se of in the esrlv stages for such a reputed non-stayer aa he ii. I

TTing Pointer wa» mode favouriU for the President's Handicap, but he gave Ml inglorious showing, and at no stage of the race did he show any likelihood of Ever was soon in front, witn ails Thread Dalmeny, and Bonny Logan following in 'that order, and with half the journey covered there was little alteration in the plaeings, excepting that Author Jiw bad improved his position. Going down the back the last time Fight Ever was still in front from Silk Thread, but Dalmeny began to feel the pressure and Vesuvius rushed into third plao«. In the straight Silk Thread came away to win in most impressive fashion, while Vesuvius, travelling fast at the finish, beat Author Jinks for second place. While Silk Thread put up a really good -performance, ho failed to go within two -econds of his handicap, and the performances of Kin" Pointer and Dalmeny were very disappointing. Both horses were well enough placed in the early stages to be afforded every chanoe, but, both failed bidly. Th® form cannot be taken as their best, and would not be surprising to find both improving a good deal in the near future. Vesuvius went a really good race, but Author Jinks aft a two-miier seems a spent Bonny Logan was -fourth and Fight Ever fifth, while St. Maura broke at the btart end wad'never dangerous. ■ Real Light and Dundas Boy were much better supported than any of the other startere in the Cavcrsham Handicap, and in spit© of the penalty of 72yds imposed for his win in 'Wellington, Heal Light won very nicely In the early stages of the race Dundas Bov and Real Light wore a long way back, and "Dundas Boy was responsible lor bridging tho gap, while Real Light was tucked in behind him. With a round *o the backmarkers joined the leaders, ana rounding the top turn drew out by themselves. In tho Btraight a stern tussle ensued between the two back-markers, and Real Light the better stayer, repeated his Wellington victory and won handsomely: He registered 4.33 1-5 for the two miles, a big improvement on tho 4.44 he was handicapped to do in Wellington. This performance entitles Real Light to be ranked amongst the very useful-class horses, and he will yet go on to top company. There was a lot of ■merit in Dundas Boy's second, and he may do still better before the Meeting closes. In the Dominion Handicap Tonic was made the hottest favourite of the day. Early in the contest the field was strung out over a furlong, Herbilwyn leading Tonic and Proud Ata, with Le Todd and Mangoutu a lone way back. Bt the time the last round was entered upon the field had closed up T good deal, and Le Todd and Mangoutu were within striking distance of the leaders. Going down the back Le Todd rushed to the front and led into the straight, but half-way down the straight Proud Ata came with a good run, and in an exciting finish got the verdict by a narrow margin. Tonic faded out badly three furlongs from home and finished last, giving his backers a big shock. Mangoutu commenced badly, but afterwards trotted a good race. She should w-in a race very shortly, although usually orratic at the start of her races. The Dash Handicap saw Roi 1 Or backed down to a short price, and the confidence of the public was justified, for Blsmurate and Roi l'Or cleared out from the rest and Roi l'Or had no difficulty in reaching tho ■winning post some lengths ahead of Bismurate. Omaha was always in third position, but had no chance with the winner, who won very easily. Roi l'Or is a five-year-old chestnut gelding by Rey de Oro from Gold Queen, a useful performer m her day, and ho looks like going on into good company. At no stage of the race was he fully extended, and D. Withers had a very comfortable drive behind him. Blsmurate, who is getting on in years, beat the remainder as easily as Roi l'Or best him, while Omaha struggled home ahead of a bunch that included Fight Ever and High Jinks.

TO-MORROW'S ACCEPTANCES. (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN, November 29. Tho following acceptances have been received for the second day:— SUBURBAN HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 govs. For unhoppled trotters. 4.32 class. lm 6f. Combine .. scr Lady Bingen .. JU Major Domo .. scr Kyra ... 24 Victor Bingen .. scr Alpha Wilkes .. 48 Gardenella .. scr Sid Wilkes .. 60 Pavo .. scr Repute .. 7j= Criterion .. scr Randolph .. 120 Koro Peter 12 ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 govs. 4.0J elass. lm,s£. Willie Wilkes scr Erin's Chance .. scr Lady Collo .. scr Roddy .. scr Our Maud .. scr Sonny Bob .. scr Hilda Orton .. scr Danny Boy .. 24 Kola Wilkes .. scr Return Voyage 24 Last Pointer .. scr Jolly Maid .. 24 Pamela .. scr John Appear .. 24 Jessie Huon . . scr Sir Author .. 72 Limosa .. scr Bingen Patch .. 72 EMPIRE' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 280 sots. 2.17 class. ' 1m.,, El Caron .. scr Fashion Queen .. 24 Sunstorm .. scr High Jinks .. 24 Kate Thorpe .. 12 Maiwhariti . „ 24 Lenamhor .. 12 Omaha . • "4 BRIGHTON HANDICAP On harness), of 200 sovb. For unhoppled trotters. 4.52 class. 2m. Avalanche .. scr All Peters .. 12 Nelson's Prince scr Trampcrisp .. 36 Repute .. scr Randolph .. 60 Commander . Nelson Ata • • 60 Bingen 13 FORBURY HANDICAP (in harness),, of 650 sovb. 4.32 class. 2m. Jean McElwyn .. scr Bonny Logan .. 48 Dalmeny .. 24 Author Jitiks ... 48 King Pointer .. 24 Vesuvius . . 60 Harold Thorpe 24 Dalnahine .. 60 Silk Thread .. 24 TAINUI HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. 4.42 claBS. 2m. Four Bells .. scr Roi I'Or .. 24 Sandown .. scr Wwepa .. 36 y< ick s •• scr Dillon Gold .. " B Ifirpo • - 24 VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 825 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. 4.41 class. 2m. „ . .. 19 Len Wood .. scr Proud Ata .. 12 Herbilwyn .. scr Le Todd .. do Mangoutu .. scr Happy Rosa .. 48 RECOVERY HANDICAP .(in harness), of 275 sovb* 2.15 class, lm. Dundas Boy ..' scr Fight Ever .. 24 Locanda Dillon scr Dalmeny .. 36 Omaha .. scr Harold Thorpe .. 36 Bismurate scr Brentloc .. 4^ jolly Chimes .. 12 Vesuvius .4 48 Desert Star .. 12 Author Jinks ~ 72 Harold Burwood 12

I TAKAPUNA J.C. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The Spring Jfeeting of the Taknpunft Jockey Club will be commenoed to-day, with the following programme:— MELROSE MAIDEN STAKES, of 250 sovs; weight 8-0; 7f—Tan®riri, Becalmed, Black Maire, Justify, Viburnum, prince Val, Diamond Queen, Armenia, Sir Mond, -kana Measure, Aggressive, Red Lion, Jolly Money, Footpad, Tukunoa, Critique, Jesie Melville, Just Nell,' Lido, Valsier, _ Miss Myrtle, Merry Light, Good Boy, Princess Rain, Bannock. TIRI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 250 : sovs. lm If. Wenday .. 10 4. Pekatahi •.. 9 1 Whaka King 10 4 Master Lu .. 9 1 Royal Form lOi 1 Bizarro ..90 Pouri .. 10 0 Abbot's Delight 9 0 Bahepoto .. 911 Mangaiti .. 0 0 Potoanui .. 9 7 Blago •• J ® Soman Abbey 9 6 Chantaine .. 9 0 Big Bertha ..9 6 Glena Bay .. 9 0 Hoy Hall ..9 5 Master Lord Abbey ..US Clements 9 0 BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 7f. Awarero .. 9 0 The Thorn .. 7 4 Seatown .. 813 Mithra .. 7 3 Le Choucas .. 8 8 Twakoa_ .. 7 1 Plvine Juliet 8 7 Eh Timi «. 7 0 The Lamb .. 710 Cynthia N. ..7 0 Vl.vnnm ..7 8 Modest Boy 7 0 Serans 7 6 M... Poto. \. 7 0 UT* I t Liaison ..7 0 New Moon .. 7 » ALISON CUP, of 700 sovs. lm 8f and 40yd8. <Wown .. 9 0 PnP s t u ..7 3 rS? inw ..8 6 Thursby ..7 0 Ee Choucas ..8 0 Transformer 7 0 7,, nf r.nnf .. 711 Tinakoa .. 7 0 Desert Glow 711 Golden R ( ,val Doulton 7 7 Wedding 7 0 (MMBRIA HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. sf. « ~„h. 812 Terrazzo .. 7 7 fn'™ Call ".8 0 Cymon 7 7 Car! Idem ..8 7 Currajong ..7 4 '• 8 3 Praetor . 7 3 710 Crimestor .. 7 3 Geml.ght •• 7 g Rose M int ..7 3 Eton :: 'I i NorTal Tea •• 7 0 Ruling Chief 7 7 . IS SW- I . gat, :: £"i raf " 3 9 Glena Bay 713 Flfcia :; 1 8 Sports King ?J2 8 S S^w J h 8 e C r k i UraPW 7 11 Speechless •- f Ltmett e .. 713 Lei trim •• g g Doa b]« Mint 713 Subdivision S 9 ihaM 713 Liaison • • g Ln(! jji a jne .. 7 7 Mosque '' | 9 Red Lion .. 77 ( " 8 9 Kawainga .. 7 7, Ankitoa " 8 9 The Begum .. 7 7 Orchus • • g g Mauriaena .. 7 7 | WTO MM""* V^rSr.^Vi Winsome Boj 9 , fl _ _ 718 Maori Boj -. » E Roge _ 710 Speechless .. Brampton .. 7 8 Bombarder .. » D bl# j 7 Komat •• 0

CHELTENHAM HANDICAP, of 425 sots. 6f. Aussie .. 10 0 White Wings 7 1 Nancy Lee .. 8 7 Town Bird .. 7 0 Tea Time ... 8 8 Ballymoy 11. 7 0 Lady's Boy .. 711 Sea Star ... 7 0 Macroom ~ 7 8 Te Atiawa .. 7 0 High Finance 7 3 Appellant .. 7 0