SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19861, 24 February 1930, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. February 24—Dargaville B.C. (second day). .February 26. 27—Gore K.C. . , February 26, 2T7—Dannevirke B.C. Autumn. Pobruary 27—Waiapu B.C. February 28. March I—Marlboro,igh B.C. Summer. March I—Banks Peninsula K.U. March 1, B—To Aroha J.C. March 5, 6— Rangitikei B.C. March 7, B—Napier Park B.C. March 7, S—Cromwell J.C. March 8-FranklinKX. March 15, 17—Wellington B.C. March 16, 17—Ohinemun J.C. March 17—Opnnake B.C. March 20—Waimate R.C. March 22—Bay of Plenty J .C. March 22, 24—Oamaru J.C. March 26 —Opotiki J.C. March 26. ?7—Manawatu B.CTROTTING FIXTURES. February 26th—Otahuhu T.C. (second day). March 5, 6 —lnvercargill T.C. March B—Timaru T.C. March 12—Manawatu T.C. March 15—Now Brighton T.C. March 15. 17—Hawke's Bay T.C. March 17, 18—Nelson T.C. (at Greymouth). TURF GOSSIP. Nominations for the Waimate Racing Club's Annual Meeting will close at 8 p.m. to-morrow. Acceptances for the Marlborough Racing Club's Summer Meeting will close to-morrow. Race Meetings this week will be held by the Dargaville, Dannevirke, Gore, "Waiapu, Marlborough, Bank's Peninsula, and Te Aroha Clubs. The Riccarton horseman, R. Coveny, who has had a marked run of success in both Islands this season, added to his record by piloting three winners at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Sum-, mer Meeting on Saturday, bringing his total to 27, which places him fifth on the list of winning jockeys. L. J. Ellis rode two winners, and A. E. Ellis, S. Brvce, and A. Eastwood had one success each. Roi de Val added to his reputation by failing to show any fight over the concluding stages of the Hornby Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday, and he drifted back to a rear position when headed for home. Tariff found the distance of the Trial Stakes at Riccarton on Saturday a shade too far for him, and he will be seen to better advantage in his shorter engagement at Motukarara on Saturday. A pleasing' feature of Saturday's programme at'Riccarton on Saturday was the success of Mr 6. Gerard's stable, which has not enjoyed much fortune this season. Pour representatives were saddled up, Silver Coot and Noteworthy each winning a race, while Fair Exchange, who has not had a race for some time, finished a close third in the Trial Stakes. The fourth member of the team, Don Jose, was the only disappointment, the gelding failing to race up to his track essays in the Hornby Handicap. * Wrigley's performance in the Hornby Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday would serve to convince his connexions that he is not turning out as useful ne expected. Owing to no hurdle rider hemg available. C. Emerson was enjznged,. carrying the stipulated 71b penalty, but even a strong horseman failed to get, the big gelding within reach of the field.

P. V. Mason saddled up six horses at Saturday's Meeting at Riccarton, but none made a return to investors. The stable has Swiftray, Jalotix, Praise, and Pride nominated for the Wellington Meeting, and those followers who have met with disappointment lately will hare the opportunity of recouping their losses at the Trentham fixture.

Gala Day was responsible for a fast pace over the greater part of the journey in the Hornby Handicap on Saturday, but lack of racing condition found a weak sDot in him at the critical stage. His effort suggested he will be a useful hurdle proposition in forthcoming hurdle racing for R. W. King, who will also have Aberfeldy to represent him later in.the season.

Riccarton etables are represented by the following horses in the nominations ' for the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting: Audience, Aberfeldy, Gay Crest, Marsham, Troilus, Appeal, Adelphi, Ball Dress, Aspiring, Amor, Count Cavour, Full Feather, Paquito, Rapier, Red Heckle, Te Awhina, Courtlike, Garvary, Semper Paratus, Swiftray, The Viscount, Flair, Gay Sonnet, Leader, Arikiwai, • Hnrly Burly. Lord Thomond, Pixie Gold, Sunny Pal, Honeycomb, Topere, Waterline, Jaloux, Dunraven, Praise, Hoylake, and Pride.

Nightmarcti, with C. Emerson in the Baddle, paraded after the Middle Park Plate at Riccarton on Saturday, and he and his travelling companion, True Shaft, galloped .four furlongs in 63, without being asked to extend themselves.

Gay Crest has made marked improvement during the past few weeks, and his two second placings at Riccarton on Saturday stamped him as a useful gal-

loper, likely to do better service in the near future. Unfortunately he has developed a habit of boring out badly under pressure, and both at Dunedin and on Saturday, in his second race, he lost winning chances by steering erratic courses.

The trainers at Biccarton recently petitioned the Canterbury Jockey Club to do away with the second winning post for four and five furlong races, owing to the tendency of riders to make mistakes in a close finish. The instance provided in the case of Aspiring in the Middle Park Plate on Saturday would serve as an argument to support the trainers in their representations. H. and A. Cutts and G. J. Pine each trained two winners at Saturday's Meeting at Eiccarton, and P. D. Jones, P. Christmas, E. J. Ellis, and G. MurrayAynsley were associated with one winner each.

Phastar was in a promising position at the home turn in the Hornby Handicap at Kiccarton on Saturday, but suddenly fell back owing to breaking down. The trouble is in a shoulder, and the gelding was very lame on returning to the enclosure.

Considering that Leader had not done a great deal of fast work prior to racing at Kiccarton on Saturday, he made a good showing in the Halsw ell Handicap under his big weight, and lie may pay his way at the forthcoming Wellington Meeting. A few weeks back Mr W. J. Blake agreed to purchase Full Feather, subject to a satisfactory veterinary examination. The gelding, however, failed to gain the necessary certificate owing to feet trouble, and the deal fell through.

Tc Awhina made a bold attempt to win the Halswell Handicap, but was unable to concede 121b to the fastfinishing Noteworthy. She is at the top of her form just now and must rank as one of the light-weight possibilities for the Thompson Handicap.

Garvary, one of the team controlled by F. Christmas, showed prominence at the straight entrance in the Ilalswell Handicap at Eiccarton on Saturday, but did not take part in the finish. He is an improving galloper, and is to be taken to the Wellington Meeting in company with Bed Heckle and Flair.

Master Clarence ran a good race in the Post Handicap at Eiccarton on Saturday and" had a fighting chance right up to the finish. He has been suffering from slight lameness since the Wellington Meeting, and the absence of the desired work in the interim made his performance very creditable. He is engaged in the Peninsula Cup on Saturday.

The two-year-old Ozone had his first race on Saturday, when he ran a creditable third in the Lyttelton Plate. Like all of the Saltash breed, he will require time to be seen at his best, and Saturday's effort was promising enough to view his three-year-old prospects in a favourable light.

Amor did not appear to go down as freely as usual in his preliminary at Riccarton on Saturday and ran on© of his most disappointing races tins season. He was on the verge of being sold to Mr H. Murphy, of Wellington, on Friday night, and if so would have been included in H. B. Longan s team for Sydney. The gelding, however, failed to survive the required veterinary examination.

The sum of £2OOO was distributed m stakes at Saturday's meeting at Eiccarton, amongst the following owners: Sir George Clifford £426. Mr G. Gerard £335, Mr A. C. Mills £2BO, Mr FD. Jones £220, Mr D. H. Roberts £l9O, Mr C. G. Dalgety £l4O, Mr J. £BO, Dr. M. G. Louisson £7O, Mr G. D. Greenwood £6O, Mr A. S. ®? 0r S o £4O, Mr R. Adamson £4O, Mr G. RHunter £35, Mr W. J. McCausland £25„ Mr J. C. Wallace £2O, Mr A. L. Aubrey £2O. The Banks Peninsula Racing Club have received very satisfactory acceptances for their autumn Meeting to be held on the Motukarara racecourse on Saturday next. The Peninsula Cup has attracted a field of thirteen and with class well represented, one of the most interesting contests in connexion with the popular event should be provided.

The Motukarara Juvenile Stakes, to be decided at the Banks Peninsula Meeting on Saturday next is open to two and three-year-olds that have never won a race at the. time or nomination, two-year-olds to carry and three-year-olds 8-8, with an allowance of 31b for fillies. Under these conditions, Spoon, winner of tne Lyttelton Plate at Riccarton on Saturday, will carry 6-13, and under too circumstances her production will not encourage ownere of other candidates listed to tackle the speedy filly- The dub probably have been ill advised in. not altering the conditions to apply to horses not having won a race *t time of starting.

Thp Midsummer Handicap at Riocarton on Saturday was a very uninteresting race over three parts of tne journey, and it is safe to suggest that some of the horses behind the dividend payers will dp better later on.

It is not often that father and sou race at the same meeting, but Lackham and his son Cook were both out under silk at Woodville. R. Alexander is at Woodville with Mr T. H. Lowry's horses, and ifl likely to be located there for some timo. Great Charter is working along well, and Chrysology and Rapallo are forward and doing steady work. Commandant and Courtesy, who have y©t to race, are not so forward as the other three members of the team. Great Charter, Chrysology, and Rapallo may race at Napier Park prior to going to Trentham.

The Northern District Racing Association (Victoria) on February 4th upheld the appeals of R. T. McDonald, trainer of the chestnut gelding Propaganda, and the rider, H. Canny, against the decision of the stewards of the Woodend Race Club to disqualify them for 12 months for alleged improper practices in.oonnexion with the running of Propaganda in the Flying Handicap, at the meeting on January 30th. Propaganda was formerly trained at Levin, and is by Star Stream from Miss Kelly.

F. Davis, although he has handed over Mr T. H. Lowry's horses to a brother trainer, was still in the limelight at Woodville. He saddled up Air Laddie and Cook four times for two firsts and a second. Air Laddie is trained for Mr A. J. Toxward, but Cook is a three-vear-old by Lackham from Noisy, purchased recently by Davis for a small sum. He had practically to break him again, but the gelding has settled down well. He may be raced next in the high-weight events at the Wellington Meeting. . Davis took over at Woodville the two-year-old Whelk, who is worthy of a - more pleasing name. Whelk is a very neat brown gelding by Leighton from Cheloid. a young mare by Joculator from' Cheloma the dam of Nin compoop and Chelone. He is a good mover and may prove useful. At present in appearance lie« reminds one a great deal of what Cimabue was at the same age. Although the nominations received on Friday for the Autumn Meeting of the Wellington Racing Club did not reach the record total of the boom years after the war, the aggregate (437) compares very favourably with the 368 of last year, 334 of 1928, and 379 of 1927. There is a very fine entry of 42 for the Thompson Handicap, now probably the most popular mile race in the Dominion. A smart field figures in the Challenge Stakes, including the two rivals, Cimabue and Paganelli, white Eaglet, Aspiring, Tenterden, Cylinder, Appledore, Jenny Diver, and Chrysology all look like making up a good held.

Silver Coot registered a striking performance in winning the Craven Plate on Saturday in the fast time ot' 1 1-5 against a strong head wind in the straight, and the merit of the feat was enhanced by the fact that the last half-mile was covered in 48. This time also made Red Heckle'e effort a creditable one, as he was conceding Silver Coot no less than 221b, and suffered defeat only on the post. Rapier made a bold showing in the Midsummer Handicap on Saturday so long as his condition lasted. His display was very pleasing in view of his forthcoming engagement in the Trenthain Gold Cup, an event he won last year from Count Cavour and Nightmarch. Spoon spreadoagled the field in the Lyttelton Plate on Saturday, and more successes over short courses in the meantime are in view for her. She will form one of the batch of thoroughbreds to be submitted for sale by Mr C. 0. Palgety on April 23rd. TROTTING NOTES. I j , Nominations for the Nelson L rotting j Club's Annual Meeting to be held at ( Greymouth close to-day. Nominations for the Hawke's Bay T.C.'s Annual Meeting close to-day. I Nominations for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes, 1931, close with the secretary of the Ashburton Trotting Club to-day. Nominations for the New Brighton T.C.'s Autumn Meeting close at 12 noon on Thursday. At the conclusion of the President's Handicap at Kaikoura, the stipendiary steward, Mr F. J. Beere, called W. Barron, driver of Warrenore, before the Judicial Committee to answer a charge of unduly flourishing the whip. The enquiry lasted some time, and the money on the race was held up. After hearing the evidence of the driver and owner of Warrenore and J. N. Clarke, driver of Kate Logan, the stewards decided to take no action. When Bingen Wilkes contested the Kekerangu Handicap at Kaikoura on Saturday he was driven by his owner, E. B. Edmonds, and carried only seven tickets in a pool of over close on 600. He finished in third place. In the Kaitorau Handicap Bingen Wilkes was driven by M. Holmes, he carried 49 tickets in a pool of over 800, and he won very comfortably. Edmonds had failed to apply for a change of drivers, and this offence cost him £5. At the conclusion of the Kaikoura Cup on Saturday the president, Mr S. Bennett, congratulated Mr W. J. Smith, owner of the winner, Venarc, on the creditable victory attained, and he expressed the club's thanks to the many owners, trainers, and visitors who had gone to a lot of trouble and expense in supporting the fixture. He hoped that Mr Smith would come. again to Kaikoura with another horse capable of winning. The Meeting had been a record for the club, and in the not far distant future, when the South Island Main Trunk line became an accomplished fact, he hoped the club would be able to offer stakes a good deal bigger than they are at present. Mrs Bennett then presented the cup, and rousing cheers were given for the owner and driver of Venarc. The sensation of the day at Otahuhu on Saturday, was ,the eleventh hour scratching of Great Peter, who was withdrawn at one o 'clock from tho Otahuhu Trotting Cup. The horse was brought to the course with other members of J. T. Paul's team, but was reported to be slightly off colour on arrival there, hence his withdrawal. RACING IN VICTORIA. AMOUNIS WINS AGAIN. (UXITCB PE«SS ASSOCIATION—-BI ItLXCTBIO . TILXOBAPH—COPTBIOHT.) (Received February 28rd, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, February 22. The second day's races of the Victorian Amateur Turf Club's Autumn Meeting was held to-day. Results:— j ST. CLAIR TRIAL, of 600 sova; second 100, third 60. lm If. W. E. Cooper's b g PENDENNIS by j Crowdennis —Aberlady 4yrs 8-4 H. Morris 1 A. T. Creswick's ch f Paquin by All Black —Lady Artful Byrs 6-7 ' N. Percival 2 Underwood and Smith's b f Unique by King Offa —Unice 4yrs 7-7 A. Reed 3 There were ten starters. Won by two : lengths, Time, 1.551. | ALAfA STAKES, of 1000 sovs; second 175, third 75. For two-year-olds. 6f. First Division. <J. L. Scott's oh o OALMOND by Seremond—Molly's Eobe 7-0 A. Wilson 1 E. Manifold's b c Rigadoon by Silverado —Sundance 7-8 . • N. Percival 2 R. E. H. Hope's br g Comic Song by King of Mirth—Harmonium 9-2 F. Dempsey S There were 12 starters. Won by half a head. Time, 1.15. Second Division. N. Mends's br g SIR FRANCIS by Drake —Lydia Nanoe 7-3 .. W. Elliott 1 Chaffey and Cooper's br o Golden Arrow by Whittier —Princess Anna 7-5 N. Percival 2 J. P. Arthur's blk g The Black Crow by Crowdennis —Kunlngada 7-11 H. Foster 8 There ' were ten starters. Won by a length. Time, 1.16. WOODOLIFF HANDICAP, of 650 sovs; second 100, third 50. lm Bf. W. G. Williamson's br g OOTEMBER by October —Elizabeth Bentley aged 7-8 T. Johnston 1 A. T. Creswick's b c Cimbrian by Devizes—Chersonese 4yrs 8-9 O. Phillips 2 J. M. Wall's ch g Standard Bearer by Crowdennis —Polylogy 4yrs 8-2 W. Watson 8 There were 15 starters. Octember won almost in the last stride by a head. Time, 2.221. THIRTY-THIRD CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES, of 8500 sovs; second 600, third 300. Weight-for-age. 7f. W. Pearson's br g AMOUNIS by Magpie—Loved One aged 10-4 H. Jones 1 L. Barnett's br g Greenline by Green- , stead—Ayreline syrs 0-13 .. J. Pike 2 J. A. Donohoe's b f Figure by Three— Forfar Lass 4yrs 9-12 .. A. Cook 8 Parkwood 0-1; Stage Saint 8-12; Cosy Rug 8-11; Gallopado 8-9; Firßt Arrow 7-1; Aloysian 6-9; Dominant 6-9 also started. Dominant was the first to show out, but was soon displaced by Figure, who at the back of the course had a length and a half advantage from Greenline and Dominant, I with Amounis well back. At the half-mile, I Figure increased his lead from Greenline to two lengths, with First Arrow and Aloysian handy. The leaders remained thus to the distance, then Greenline drew up to Figure, with First Arrow still prominent and Amounis moving up ranidly. Near the post Greenline headed Figure, but Amounis, with a brilliant run, beat him by n length. Figure was a neck away, with First Arrow next, followed by Parkwood and Gallopade, wltn Cosy Rug last. Time, 1.273. The winner received a remarkable ovation. STANLEY PLATE, of 1000 sovs: Becond 175. third 75. For three-year-olds. lm. E M. Pearce's ch f SPANISH GALLEON by Caravel —Military Cross 8-11 A. Reed 1 G. Buckley's b g Limber Up by Woorak —Queen Battery 9-2 .. A. Wilson 2 J. P. Arthur's b g Cragford by Eastern Monarch —Cena 8-2 . . H. Foster 8 There were 14 starters. Won by a short ] head. Time, 1.41}.

CANTERBURY J.C. CHARMAINE WINS MIDDLE PARK PLATE. midsummer handicap to WATERLINE. The Canterbury Jockey Club were fortunate in enjoying fine weather fo r their Summer Meeting held at Ri c " carton on Saturday. The day was overcast, with a strong easterly wind blowins across the grounds, an d the atmosphere was inclined to be very coM towards the end of the afternoon, a change that was not appreciated by those prepared for milder conditions. Tho public assembled in very satisfactory numbers, well up to the average attendance at what is considered the "off" Metropolitan Meeting of the year, and some interesting racing was witnessed on a track that was never in better order at this stage of the racing season. The totalisator transacted good business. the sum of £21,035 10s being handled, as against £20,495 at last year's meeting, representing an increase of £540 10s. As is usual with gatherings at Biccarton, the programme was got through with prompt dispatch, and the arrangements generally, under the leadership of Mr F. C. Cot her, left no room for complaint. The following are the details of the racing:

HORNBY HANDICAP, of 200 aovs; second 40, third 20. 9f. 1. F. D. Jones's b g MARSHAM by Martian —Polymnia syrs 9-9 A. K. Ellis 1 3. R. Adamson's b £ Quarterdeck syrs 10-9 Gr. Suit 2 10. E. C. Kaler's b g Chick-wheat aged 10-7 .. . . J. W. Jennings 3 4. H. L. Kingan's br g Roi de Val 4yrs 10-9 .. W. Bowden 0 2. G. Gerard's br g Don Jose Syrs 10-2 W. Cooper 0 6. R. W. King's b g Gala Day aged 9-13

I. Tilson 0 8. I". P. Claridge's b g Haze aged 9-9 D. Hal) 0 9. E. Hay's ch g Hounslow 4yrs 9-9

D. O'Connor 0 7. Dr. M. G. Louisson's b g Phastar 4yrs 0-8 .. W. Soobie 0 5. W. O. Rutherford's br g Wrigley aged 9-7 inc. 7 pen. .. C. Emerson 0

Soon after the start Gala Day and Hazo opened up a gup from Marsham, Chickwheat, Phastar, and Hounslow, with Wrigley last. Rounding the far turn Gala Day and Hazo were still clear of the field, but entering the straight they were closely followed by Marsham, Chickwheat, Hounslow, Phastar, and Don Jose. At the distance Marsham drew away to win easily by three lengths from Quarterdeck, with Chickwheat a length away. Hounslow was fourth. Time, J. 54 4-5. Winner trained by owner, Kiccarton.

TRIAL STAKES',, of 200 sots; second 40, third 20. Special weights. 7f.

2. D. H. Roberts's blk f FLAIR by Psychology—-Qroflno Syrs 7-11 R. Coveny 1 I. 7. D. Jones's oh g Gay Crest 4yrg 8-5 A, E. Ellis 2 11. G. Gerard's br g Fair Exchange syrs 8-5 .. .. S. Bryce 3 4. A. Colyln's br g Ravine 4yrs 8-5

W. Cooper 0 6. J. 8., Barrett!* b g The Viscount 4yr.s 8-5 ' , . . .. W. Pascoe 0 6. R. Adamson's b g Tariff 4jtb 8-5

I. Tilson 0 8. T. B\ Foley's oh g Tourist 4yrs 8-5 W. Broughton 0 9. W. Payne's b g Solgele syrs 8-5

0. Emerson 0 10. P. 0. Webb's b m Audience aged 8-2 It. 3. Ellis 0 13. H. Ellis'* % i Pahautanni 4yro 8-2 A. Messervy 0 15. H. B. Vorraiter's b ' Safety 4yrs 8-2 R. Msnson 0 14. J. M. Samson'* br g Oolonel Quei Byrs 8-0 . . .. L. Woolford 0 1. G. D. Greenwood's b g Swiftray 3yr» 8-0 .. .. T. Green ; 0 16. P. T. Buchanan's br g Flatbird Syrs 8-0 car. 8-2 .. D. Cotton 0 8. 0. <?. Dalgety's b f Netley 3yfg 7-11

A. Eastwood 0 18. Mrs J. Campboll'i b f Mi6S Kightrild 3yrs 7-11 .. .. C. Saxon 0 Solgele, Tariff, Flair, Pair Exchange, Swiftray, and Gay Crest was the order rounding the far turn. Tariff led into the straight from Solgele, Fair Exchange, Flair, and Gay Crest, but a furlong from home Flair drew away to win by two lengths from Gay Crest, with Fair Exchange a neck away. Swiftray was fourth. Time, 1.27. Winner trained by F. Christmas, Riccarton.

MIDDLE PARK PLATE, of 400 sovs; second 80, third 40. For two and three-year-olds. Special weights. 61. 1. A. 0. Mills's b f CHARMAINE by S'ome Boy ll.—Fairform 2yrs 7-6 L. J. Ellis 1 2. J. Faulks's b g Aspiring 3yrs 9-4

C. Emerson 2 5. G. D. Greenwood's b g Jaloux Byrs 8-4

T. Green 3 8. G. A. Kain's b g Inevitable Byrs 9-7

D. O'Connor 0 6. Sir Geo. Clifford's ch o Semper Paratus 3yrs 9-0 .. R. Coveny 0 4. C. A. Shlel'« b g Blue Metal Byrs 9-0 A. E. Ellis 0 7. J. F. Studholme's br c Tarquinius 2yrs 7-2 .. A. Eastwood 0

Charmalne began smartly and led on to the coarse proper from Inevitable and Aspiring. At the false rail the order was Charmaine, Aspiring, Inevitable, Blue Metal, and Jaloux. In an interesting finish Charmaine hang on to beat Aspiring by a neck, with Jaloux'three lengths away. Blue Metal wbb fourth. Time, 1.12 2-5. Winner trained by E. J. . Ellis, Washdyke. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 850 sovs: second 70, third 88. ljm. 3. Sir Geo. Clifford's br g WATERLINE by The Ace—Sailor's Hope Byrs 7-10 R. i Coveny 1 8. Dr. M. G. Loulsson's gr h Hoylake 6yrs 8-10 .. .. R. E. Manson 2 5. G. R. Hunter's b g Topere 4yrs 7-6

L. J. Ellis 3 0. G. G. Holmes's b h Rapier aged 9-13 car. 9-8 .. .. L. Evans 0 1. G. D. Greenwood's b f Pride 4yrs 7-13 T. Green 0 4. F. Williamson's br g Amor syrs 7-11 car. 7-8 .. W. Broughton 0

Rapier was in charge when the field ha< settled down, followed by Topere, Amor, Waterline, Pride, and Hoylake. Passing the six furlong peg the order waß Rapier, Topere, Pride, Amor, >■ Hoylake, and Waterline. The last-named ran into third place crossing the top. Entering the straight Topere led from Rapier, Waterline, and Pride. At the distanoe Waterline and Hoylake made their run, the former winning by a neck from Hoylake, with Topere two lengths away third. Pride was fourth. Time, 2.8 1-5. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Riccarton.

LTTTELTON PLATE, of 200' sovb ; second 40, third 20. For two-year-olds. 6f. 4. 0. G. Dslgety's b f SPOON by Tea Tray—Warioye 8-6 A, Eastwood 1 2. Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Winsome Hind 7-6 .. .. E, Goveny 2 1. G. D. Greenwood's b g Ozone 7.7

R. Henshaw 3 1. G. D. Greenwood b b t Praise 0-9

T. Green 0 5. G. Gould's b g Pharaoh 7-7 . . A. Messervy 0 8. M. Johnston's eh g Eton Hall 7-7 W. Broughton 0 C. W. H. Ward's b g Weatherly 7-7

L. Woolford 0 3. J. Beban's b g Appeal 7-4 car. 7-6

_ _ _ .. , . . L. J. Ellis 0 7. J. Oraoroft Wilson'« br t Whatnot 7-0 car. 7-21 g. Humphreys 0 Praise and Oione were bracketed When the course proper was reached Spoon was in charge from Winsome Hind, Ozone, Weatherly, and Praise. Spoon held' her advantage to win easily by three lengths from Winsome Hind, with Oione two lengths away. Praise was fourth. Time i l Winner trained by G. Murray-Aynsley,' Riccarton. CRAVEN PLATE of 250 sovs; second 50, third 25. 7f^ 8. G. Gerard's br g SILVER COOT bv Paper Money—Fulica syrs 7-5

1. D H Roberts's b g R, d Heckle fyll * 4 - ' 2 " G 3yr°'7 G 9 reCnWOOd ' S ° and this was maintained to the where Red Heckle began to move up S fvcr Coot stayed on to win bv a i i Heckle, with Arrowmir Hiree fengths'awa^ Tls TV 'w, l6nsths 'inher back. & nn ® r trained by G. J. HALSWE^o nd H «^- eovs; f; ]3 S " Geo T' e br a Te AwWna B 6p * 3 ' 8-9 L ' , Aubrey ' 6 Ch g C. F. Williamson's ch cLeadfr' 9°6 3 5 - £ r ' G " b'g ° ••A. Eastwood 0

0 > T . Rutherford's b g Banelagh tivrs 8-2 T. Green 0 9 L. R- Macfarlane'3 b m Greyfincii Gyrs 7-9 car. 7-1 C. Hughes 0 g Estate B. Fox's b h Proud Kniglit 4yrs 7-8 car. 7-5 .. _W. Broughton 0 1 \ C. Mills's ch k Quinopal 4yrs 7-8 L. J. Ellis 0 7. Sir Geo. Clifford's b c Straightcourse 3yrs 7-2 car. 7-1 .. R. Coveny 0 13. E. M. Sheedy'a b m Kentish Lady 4yrs 7-0 .. .. .. L. Woolford 0 IG. Mrs J. Campbell's b g Weather Raid 4yxs 7-0 . ■ .. .. C. Saxon 0 12. J. Munro'e b g Garvary 4yrs 7-0 A. Mesaervy 0 10. P. 3?. Campbell's b g Compris Byrs 7-0 car. 7-3 .. .. A. D. Robinson 0 14. J. H. Watson's b g Sunny Pal 3yrs 7-0 cai. 7-2 .. .. G. 0 15. C. Hughes's br f Arrow Maid 3yrs 7-0 car. &-2 .. J. W. Jennings 0 Te Awhina, Leader, Sunny Pal, Quinopal, Starshooter, Jtonelagh, and Garvary were the moat prominent when the course ,>roper was reached, but at the distance Noteworthy came with a burst to win by three lengths from Tc Awhina, with Mount Boa length away. Leader was fourth. Time, 1.13. Winner trained by G. J. Pine, Riccarton. POST HANDICAP, of 200 sots ; second 40, third 20. lm. 5. Sir Geo. Clifford's b c PULL FEATHER, by Autumnus—'Equipment 4yrs 9-8 .. .. .. R. Coveny 1 2 F. D. Jones's ch g Gay Crest 4yrs 7-7 L. J. Ellis 2 7. J. C. Wallace's oh g Th© Bailiff syrs 7-7 car. 7-4 .. .. W. Broughton 3 J. G. Murray-Aynsloy's oh g Meprisant 3yrs 9-0 .. .. .. T. Green 0 4. W. Parsons'e b g Master Clarence 6yrs 8-13 .. .. .. I. Tileon 0 3. J. S. Barton's b g Buoyant aged 8-5 C. Emerson 0 G. J. T. Bridgman's b f Courtliko liyrs 7-12 car. 7-7 .. .. C. Hughes 0 9. Mrs J. Campbell's br m Sea Raid lyrs 7-11 car. 7-6 .. .. C. Saxon 0 8. E. C. Kaler's b g Chickwheat aged 7-10 A. Eastwood 0 Gay Crest was the first to become prominent, and at the six furlong post was followed by Courtlike, Buoyant, The Bailiff, and Master Clarence, with Full Feather last. The order was tho same crossing tho top. Gay Crfcflt and Courtlike together led into the straight, but Full Feather made a stroug run from the back to win by a neck from Gay Crest, with The Bailiff three-quarters of a lencrth away. Master ClaTence was fourth. Time. 1.39 4-5. Winner trained by IT. find A. Cutts, Riccarton. NOTES ON THE RACING. Well-Deserved Win, Tourist was tho only withdrawal in the Hornby Handicap, for which Marsham was made favourite in a fairly well-distributed pool. The field got away on good terms, but were soon spread out, Gala Day and Haze rushing away with the lead after a furlong had been covered, and at the far turn were racing abreast well clear of Marsham, Chickwheat, Phastar, Hounslow, and Boi de Val. Gala Day had a slight advantage from Haze entering the straight, with Marsham making up leeway. The last-named took charge at the, distance, and drew away, to win with ease by over three lengths from Quarterdeck, who did not put in an appearance until well down the straight, but finished strongly to beat Chickwheat by a length for second money. Hounslow was close up next, and then came Phastar, Don Jose, Haze, Gala Day, and Wrigley, with Eoi de Yal tailed off. The winner had an easy task, and played with the opposition over tho business stages. This was Marsham's first victory, and his owner-trainer deserved the success after displaying much patience over a long period, with a: hitherto unsound gelding. Quarterdeck showed encouraging form for her new owner, after making up a lot of ground in the last half-mile. Chickwheat ran his boat race for some time, and completed his work better than on previous occasions. A Ol&fisy Filly. The Trial Stakes looked very open on paper, but investors showed good judgment in bestowing most support on the two dividend payers. When the field settled down, Solgele assumed command from Tariff, Flair, Fair Exchange, Swiftray, and Gay Crest, but the leader surrendered his place to Tariff at the straight entrance, and the latter was momentarily in charge when headed for home. Inside the distance however, Flair shot out, and soon had the race in hand, going on to win without any pressure whatever, by two lengths from Gay Crest, who worried Fair Exchange out of second honours in tho last few strides. Swiftray was a little over a length away next, and was followed by Tariff, Tourist, and Audience, with tho remainder spread out. Flair outclassed the field in the run home, and was easing up at the post. Gay Crest did good work in the straight, while Fair Exchange ran up to recent track form, but failed over the last fifty yards. Swiftray was expected to do better, but never looked like a winner. Tourißt had every chance, being up near the leaders throughout. The West Coast candidate, Ravine, was strongly fancied, but lost his chance by failing to move off on terms. Miss Nightraid, Flaxbird, and Safety also suffered when the barrier was released.

A Ooertly Mistake. Bosy Morn and Coroner were withdrawn from the Middle Park Plate, and in a fairly even pool the twor-year-old Charmaine was made a better favourite than Aspiring, and they fought out the finish. Charmaine was the first to show out, and led on to the course proper from Aspiring, Blue Metal, and Inevitable, with Jaloux in close attendance. Aspiring drew up to Charmaine at the distance, and the pair engaged in a neck and neck tussle. Aspiring was a winner at the old post, and her rider eased up on her under the impression that the race was over. He realised his mistake too late, ae, although Aspiring responded again, Charmaine was able to gain a neck victory. Jaloux finished the best of the remainder to beat Blue Metal for third money, throe lengths away, and then came Inevitable and Tarquinius, with Semper Paratus last. Charmaine was lucky to win, but at the same time she showed marked stamina, as she was under punishment over the last furlong. The remandcr of the field were outclassed. Midsummer Handicap. The six acceptors paraded for tho Midsummer Handicap, Pride being installed an eight hundred ticket better favourite than Waterline. Bapier was the first to show out, and led along the back stretch from Topere, Pride, Amor, Hoylake, and "Waterline. Bapier, under a strong pull, was still in front turning into the straight, but retired shortly afterwards. Tho field bunched at the distance, with Topere racing slightly in front of Waterline, Hoylake, and Pride. Topere then weakened and Waterline, drawing out, was immediately challenged by Hoylake. In a hard finish, Waterline always had Hoylake's measure, and beat him to the post by a neck. Topere was two lengths away, with a similar gap to Pride, who was clear of Amor, with Bapier last. The winner registered an attractive performance, as he came from the back rounding the top turn, and was in behind the leaders turning for home. Hoylake showed a big improvement on Dunedin form, and looked dangerous at the distance, but he did not finish on as well as might be desired. Topere failed unexpectedly, when in a promising position half way down the running. Pride had every chance, but lacked a finishing effort. There was very little pace on over the first six furlongs, which, accounted for Bapier making play for so long. The speed was not increased until the far turn, the last half-mile being covered in 49. The Two-Year-Olds. Praise, bracketed with Ozone, was solidly supported for the Lvttelton

Plate, but after getting away well, she failed to justify her position a stage. The start* a B ood « ne, qr , non Hall being slowest to move off. bp > on tho outside berth, hopped out am ly, and in less than a furlong gained the position on the rails, I leaa:ing on to the course proper, f roD ® p ro : sp Hind, Weatherly, Ozone, and Nothing had a chance with Spoon, streaked away in the run home, , by three lengths from Winsome H , who was two lengths in front o > with Praise half a length back. Appeal, Whatnot, and next. The winner showed a great ton or speed, and she had the field in from the jump out. The to® 6 ' • » . •, fast against a head throughout the race. Winsome was again consistent, but not g enough. There was no excuse Praise, as she gave no trouble a start, and left the barrier on equitable terms. End to End. The withdrawals of Rapier, Pride, Dutch Money, and. El Boa left a onedividend field for the Craven Plate, and Red Heckle was voted a short-priced proposition. He occupied the rear P 08 *" tion until the straight was reached, and then settled down to overhaul Silver Coot, who had acted as pacemaker from the start. Red Heckle appeared to be holding Silver Coot srffe when he drew up to him at the distance, but the latter executed some surprisingly good work over the business stages, and stayed on to beat the favourite in an exciting finish, by a neok. Arrowmir, who failed to show any of his track brilliance, was four lengths back, a length in front of Greenaway. Silver Coot impressed by his end to end victory, and stayed on better than his six furlong efforts at the Dunedin Meeting suggested. This was Red Heckle's first race for some time, a fact that contributed to his failure to complete his task as satisfactorily as expected. Both Arrowmir and Greenaway made poor showings, the latter especially never appearing dangerous. An Outsider. The Halswell Handicap was responsible for the decisive defeat of the favourite, Te Awhina, by an outsider in Noteworthy, a stablemate of Silver Coot. Te Awhina raised the hopes of her supporters when she had a substantial lead from Leader, Quinopal, Starshooter, Sunny Pal, Mount Boa, and Ranelagh entering upon the course proper, but Noteworthy, who' was well back at the end of two furlongs, appeared on the scene inside the distance, and finishing on with a burst of speed collared Te Awhina fifty yards from the post, and beat her in an easy manner by three lengths. Mount Boa was a length away in front of Quinopal, Starshooter, Ranelagh, and Greyfinch. Noteworthy, with a clear run on the outside, smothered the field in tho last furlong, and paid the big- - gest price of the day. Te Awhina was not disgraced under her solid weight. Fall Feather Wins. The concluding events the Post Handicap, was productive of a typical performance on the part of Full Feather, who tailed the field from the start, and was the last to enter the straight. Gay Crest and Courtlike were the early leaders, and were together well in front of Master Clarence and Buoyant when turned for home. Courtlike had enough at the distance, and Gay Crest appeared to be a winner. Full Feather then put in his claim and joined Gay Crest. Tho latter repeated his Dunedin tactics of boring out, and although he appeared to impede Full Feather's progress, the | Cbokebore colt wore him down to beat him by a neck. The Bailiff, who was

always within reach of the leaders, was three parts of a length away, a neck in front of Master Clarence. Chickwheat, Sea Raid, Buoyant, Meprisant, and Courtlike finished in that order. Full Feather gave the field a big start into the straight, but he responded well when called upon at the top of the straight, and his feat of mowing down the field was full of merit. Gay Crest did surprisingly well in his second outing during the afternoon, and but for steering an erratic course, would probibly never hare been overtaken by

the winner. The Bailiff vu ihnji the picture, and his torn is get fr Meprfsant disappointed til uajjj supporters, but there tone* for him, as to got chopped «rtJ ly after the start, and wteivedia setback when essaying a formrih at the home turn. Booyut nt i in a winning position/irMle CoiA failed to see the josrasy out, 4 showing a turn of speed to tht itn entrance. "

T.C. \bnabc wins cup. mi fesikon«» C iu b perf«ct weather ttUendance. The facing, *£*»» * r ]le( j was thoroughly mterestH» bly controlled., tlhul .j lism amongst *fi>d « osed ?here was a bin "umber S? «Me«» tors - phriatchurch and other parts w northern districts 5 C«terbary, n ente i!. The toulisator well JfSfed a record for the club, <* ainst i:2526 last V JtrK ,' handicap <i" -adie; of sfcond 5 soys. U. 4» class.

jicDermott's br m OLA Owner 1 . 7«'« e ' a Ss ch g" Hve 801 l aged « ]). J* Gosling (j Emms 2 ' trr'e Hone Heke 4yr.s scr ~ 8, Btnnett agrS .n () Mo ik g I RMi scr; 6 Elsio Thorpe scr; *J^% c hion scr; 3 Kanieri scr also lengths; eight lengths secfa third Kanieri was fourth. J lines S j, 3.35 3-5. y.i!6 4-5. inner, trained HANDICAP (in saddle;, of nrs; second 71, third 2J. LnILled trottors 3.50 class Um. «!.« J Johnson sb m MOLLY by Great _ Audubon- x J'J''. '?, b m Our Lorna 6yrs scr I a Bogta sDni v 0. "Withers 2 --n Bnvd'i erg Arthur Thorpe M- P i ?« y , .. S. A. Clarke 3 'A '8 fny Audubon scr; 7 •ffltTi s-"'»»»«: 3 ™ i?iA klho started. by ten lengths; four lengths second 3%»Z Chancet was fourth. Times—--3.56 2-6. Winner trained by IJohnson. i'tivViTTRA CUP (to harness), of 100 sovs valued 25 guineas; second 20. wutt 10 4.50 class. 2m. ■ Smith's gr g VENARO by Harold Direct aged i . Msckle's gr g Ricardo aged 96 r!SS - Owner 2 »'*?* Clarke's hr m Kate Logan 6vrs "tt 1 .'. ' • • • ° wlier 3 s Glenlflko 24; 7 Warrenore JfEenVr City 30; 4 Vikot# 48; 6 Bed tfijft alto started. ' . 1L -j.. four lengths; si* lengths second SErrjd B e d Key wfos fourth. Times—flHsJS*'4.43 4-5 4.53. Winner trained bjfMnrfltt. nmANGtf HANDICAP ' (in harness), of ? M soys; second 71, third 2J. 2.27 .LWrbiWa b g PRO RATA by Dunns—Logan Pointer mare 3yrs scr F. Holmes 1 P'H'Lucking's b m Bonnie Locanda Jtm scr .. R- J- Marshall • 2 li 8.-E. Edmonds's b g Bingen Wilkes .red wr .. ... Owner 8 j Scat Heke scr; • 4 Chilmot scr; 14 ,erj 10 Glitter scr; 9 Tlrl ser M'Jbng* scr bracketed; 11 Logan Way «i 1 Ftttare 12; 8 Country Life 24; 2 5Ut Rayal S6; 12 Progress 72 also fSuAIY

half a length; three lengths secMM third. Times'—2.24 1-5, 2.24 2-5, .Winner trained by F. Holmes. jjllflMiiw HANDICAP (in harness), of 50 IiSS l&d rose bowl; second 7J. 5.8 r (Jul, 2m. _ _ fefcDlßwd's gr g ARTHUR THORPE WiSbt iwl Althorpe—Peggy F. aged 48 f- F. J. Monk 1 [it. Hum's b g Our Lorna 6yrs scr |r . i D. Withers 2 StflMJolVl b g Mountain Mist 4yrs 60 I" 1 Owner 3 it ChiMat scr; 9 Little Peter scr; 8 Tiny ■Mmo. let; 4 Great Dillen 24; 3 Molly Enfon 71 ipe. 36 pen.; 5 Mount Royal SFtlto-jUrted. bv MoMnigths; two lengths second |jf iiitfa tfiaw—s.6 2-5, 5.10 2-5, 5.9. Iptta tmintd bj 8. A. Clarke.

'JiffinDlftTlS HANDICAP (in harness), of ft."so »<w»: leeofli 10, third 5. 3,0 class. • • ilia. 1 " *■' - i ' fct. KoW* eWrtfABRKNORE by k.. ColdstrtaA Biiw-S«6 6yrs 12 H - t ' s . W. Barron 1 t J. H. CliiWl %r-,nt.XM» Logan oyrs 36 '' .. ' , , l «Vv! ' Owner 2 fc. W. J. BbUVi |*'i ,Veß#rc aged scr 24iae. 24 . . H. ainrfltt 3 I t, laij Sit' Utf-jS' Glenlaka 12; 1 /Hodirace -12', .(Mnftboii Child 48 also W« bjf t:!Uj!ul''hM * length second M J-9, 2.57 3-5, 2.56 Barron, (in harness), of S. 8.7-class. li», | Z. B. KtoartkY** BINOEN WILKES ■ by Nfilion".Blßf«n— 'Mary Lincoln aged it ' .. M. Holme# 1 1.1.1 L CtittßM'J ch t Chllmat aged eer '■AW" " ' E. Shaw 2 tS, M. KAiWi'b | Beings 3yrs »« '1 SL.• 3. Bryce, Jttfl. 3' 1101* juiga Blngia serf > i Blent«ttvl^i; 7 Bf»Ble«- , or ; 13 Elsie Tkwpe inc. 36 pen.; 13 , 4 Bonnie Locanda »|lO K#t 8oy»l 60 «lio started. ■ffoa Wr tyS'letigtht; three lengths second WttWb' Ol£ Jo.in(er Will fourth. Times— Winner trained ;in harness), <n 50 '* a^*2-25 c ' aas * AtTDJENCE by '■'■ Wood syrs 36 it :-Cn , v - a. Holmes l bt, sttjugitf j b g uigtAvray 6yrs scr f i* 3 ' Bryce, jun. 2 1 *dKf'CliVe Sell aged 24 "" I». Emms ■ 8 E; 4 XJotwtry MlfthS «Modd nHh, Times—tr trained by FACING. r Ota i Heke shot iwed over the Bell, and 01* tfce, and the j, Hone Hake, The lastag race fcy*£. (a from home I Hone Heke e ran to the ed Olive Sell jle winner by terhaps not » well, bat she rely beat the t race, Olive • another for ey and made Xsaieri was and General peatedly, and ferttnaejr gone. n showed no hcrse race ot le and a halfrtitters. "There tho start, and rogress before ait and soon irselx, trotting it was only SS pulliflg her Oar Lorna »ge her owner Lrthur Thorpe of a professed no _ form, the field was commissioners ivourte, carryinvested on smartly, and >f the journey, »eing together treat speed in ay, and was ad on particuexpected alter I over a mile Hon. Yenarc age when he r M. %° Edmd to face a s of tho race, at run and owner-trainer e performance ogan failed to Wi. and Red dinner, beat itages. Warremil* and • oo^ra'ce for the Kekenail one, and *2 invested 6 <m loyal, and 88 la was first m Wilkes, Pre

and Tori. The first-named thrre had too race to themselves, and Pro Rata waited Oil the other pair until the straight was reached, where he made a good effort and beat Bonnie Locanda by a short length. The latter made a tangle at the top of the B 1. ' otherwise she may have made things much More interesting for the winner. Pro Rata paced in good style throughout, and only thr£4 years old, he may be expected to improve ©a this performance. He is the first of the progeny of Drusuß to win . a race, _ and lie shows the greatest promise. Bonnie Locanda made practically all the running, and possibly she was better out in iront than taking the dust from the others. Way was in fourth place ahead of a Well beaten field.

Arthur Thorpe Improves. Mountain Mist, from W. J. Doyle's stable, was twice as well backed as the second choice, Arthur Thorpe, in the Suburban Handicap, but whereas the latter earlier in- the day carried 22' tickets, on this occasion he was entrusted with 149. Our Lorna Was the pacemaker for the greater part of the journey, while Arthur Thorpe, beginning smartly, was soon in second place. The held was well strung out, and half a mile h0 »>a Our Lorna broke, which enabled Arthur Thorpe to establish a good lead. It was a very easy win, and Arthur Thorpe> ?. m . 0 " < t,lan useful trotter—steady without being brilliant. Our- Lorna went a more solid race than earlier in the day, but Mountain Mist, after losing ground at the start, rote several* times when under pressure. Went a great race for a mile and ?' 11 " £°° d stayer at any time, !l 0 »j ov#r th ® ' Sst part. Grtmt Dillon made no showing, and Molly Aadubon did not trot so steadily as she had done earlier m the day.

Backers Astray. - re "11 astray in their selections tor the President's Handicap, for while Audience, Kate Logan, and Venara were heavily supported. Warrenore, who had put up a good performance in the Kaikotifft Cup, was practically neglected on the machine. Lady i>ee failed to go away correctly, Slid Venarc was quickly rushed past Glenlake, and before two furlongs had been covered he was landing" the field. Past the enclosures, "Venafro led from Glenlake, Lady Bee, and Warrenore, with Kate Logan and Audience handy, Three furlongs from homo Warrenore challenged the leader, and he led into the straight with Venarc and Kate Logan in hot pursuit. Kate Logan made a good attempt to catch Warrenore, but the latter held liis own, and had a bit in reserve as lie went past the post, Kate Logan disposing of Vonarc in the last hundred yards. The winner paced solidly from start to finish, and fairly outstayed the others. Kate Logan wont a fair race, but she was feeling the effects of the pace towards the finish. Denver Oity was never dangerous, and Vikota, Audubon Child, and Bed Rey were not seen on the journey. Another Outsider. Pro Rata and Ola Pointer, both penalised for their wins earlier in the day, were the best backed in tho Kaiterau Handicap, but •gain backers found their judgment astray. Reingft, Chilmat, and Bingen Wilkes wero the leaders throughout, and the trio had the race to themselves. Chilmat was in front three fuTlongs from home, but then Bingen Wilkes took command, and he easily silenced the opposition. He paid a good price, but not nearly so big as he would have paid had ho won earlier in the day. The winner has done a lot of racing in various parts of the country, and bis win did not dome out of turn. Chilmat, who finished second, is an American-bred gelding, and though never likely to be a champion, he will yet improve on this performance. Reinga, a three-year-old gelding by Matchlight from Marge Pointer, showed fair form, and Ola Pointer was in fourth place at the finish. Pro Rata showed plenty of speed, but broke several times, and Bonnie Locanda.' after a slow beginning, finished with a flat' sulky tyre, and was never dangerous. A Warm Favourite. The Farewell Handicap proved a keen betting race, Audience and Olive Bell being heavily supported to win.-' From the start Logan 'Way led from Country Life, Olive Bell, Airman, and Audience. With three furlongs to go Audience, Olive Bell, antf Logan Way were racing together, btjt Audience came away in the straight to win. very comfortably, while Logan Way stayed on better than did Olive Belt. The winner paid a short price, and had a very easy victory. Logan Way, trained in Blenheim, is a promising sort, but Olive Bell' had every chance, only to fail badly. Airman and Country Life broke, and the remainder showed no form, ! OTAHUHU T.C. MACHINE GUN WINS CUP. ISSOCIATIOK TtLSaSAU.) AUCKLAND, February 22. Tho Otahuhu Trotting Club'a Hummer Meeting opened in fine weather at Alexandra Park to-day. The track-was in food order, and satisfactory times were recorded. The attendance was good. The totalisator receipts wejo £39,703, compared with £40,380 lOs Results;— TRIAEiHANDIOAF, of 200 sovs. ljm. 1. 0. McMillan'a WHITE SATIN 60 R, B. Berry 1 13 J, J. Hill's Lady Ena scr .. Hill 2 | 2. J.. A. Mitchell'b Rang Hero 24 W. Hughes 3 10 Te Ngutu «cr; 13 W)ri Hata scr; 6 Colonel Thorpe scr; 15 Petulant scr; 8 Nebraska scr; 4 Lord 'Roberts 12; 11 Don Zolock 24; 3 Lord Haldane 60; 6 Togo's Promise 72; 6 Aado Spray 84; 14 Paradigm 96; 9 Marble Star IQB also started. Won by two and a half lengths', a neck second and third. Togo's Promise was fourth. Time, 8.81 4-s—a Dominion record for three-year-old trotters. TAMAKI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. l|m. 2, JE. H. Cucksey'd PAVLOVA s«r J. Brycs 1 4. T. M. Robertson's Kelts- Dillon 48 P. J. Smith 2 a. McKendrick Bros.' First Plight 24 A. Bryoe 3 16 Manobelle scr; 11 Eaza scr; 5 Some Dillon scr; 11 Nathaniel scr; 6 Mountain Princess 13; 10 Maid of the Mountains 12; 8 tJrsultee 24! 7 Hohoro 24; 1 "Araehne 24; 13 Did,'s Hope 24; 12 Horizon 24; 0 Hafli-engi Paf 3d; 14 Great Ballm 36: 17 Trustworthy 6p; 18 Lord Nepean 72 also Started. ' ' , , Won by hplf a head; a lieck Second and third; Nathaniel was fourth. Time, 2.53 1-5. MT. ALBERT HANDICAP, of 200 revs. 2m. 1. M. H. Tim'# AKBNEHI 48 j. T. Paul l 8. B. G. Larcom's Kolmar scr Brcugllton 2 6/ Zf Gee'ft Atfselin# 24 .. G«e 3 <8 Peterson 36; 2 Linnett The Great 48; 4 Sebisca 48 also started. i , Won by one and a quarter lengths; 2j lengths second and third. Pet if son was fourth, -Time,.4.40 3-6.

OtfAHTmo OtTf HANDICAP, of 760 MVS. am. 3. R. A. McMillan'. MACHINE GUN x 9. Mm C. McGregor's The Abbey £4 fl 2. J. L. Webb'i KohafftflO . A, BI7M « 4 Torpedo Huon so#! 7 Nat Ire Prince scf, 2 Nelson TasKeir 12yds Of™ I ?]*!.. Kohara); 1 SanshowM J Fte« Advloe 24, 8 Jewel Pointer 60; 6 Padlock 06 also Suns'hower, in front, fell early, Native'» Prince Atirtt. In ft great flw*h Machine Gun got the jer<»ct frott The Abbey by a long nedk. Kohnra thf-»e lengths away »«d Torpedo Huon fourth. Times—iM, 4.20 I*s. 4.27 2-8. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of CSO iota. 2ih.

I.E. Morgan's WRITER 12 g% cnald i 2 ,T. T. Pattl'i Waikal* 84 .. Paul 2 7. E, G, Sandell's Tradesman set .. 3 0 Gold Sovereign scr;. 4 MutU .4, 3 Peter McKinney 48; S Rose Bingen UO also B< Won by two lengths; a length and a half itecond and third, Gold Sovereign was fourth. Tittle. 4.47. PAPAKURA HANDICAP. 6f 300 sovs. 2m. 8. Avarlil Brothers WAttSPITB <r g haT , j 6. M. Moodflbe'a Explosion net ' n J« vUll&ti 4. J. Slmkii'g Refemaiti 48yds J. T, Paut 3 7 /Liinoß* «M! IS Tony Victor scr; Id Concertina scr; 3 Stony scr w'th Warspite); H Cornelian scr; 6 Ha' o .? l "® 9 12; f 'Sir Author 24; 2 Mountain Dell 36; 10 Brutus 36; 9 Stanmoor ' 48; 8 Evelyn Locanda 60 also started. , „ Won by a length; a length and a halt second and third. Llmosa was fourth. Time, 4.34 2-6.

MOSS DAVIS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Hm. 8. W. Land's OARMHL 24 ... J. S. Shaw 1 0. G. A. Williams's Gold Dial scr « Williams * 6. C. E. Sampson's Florent scr A. W. Broughton 3 5 Oakhampton scr: 11 First Carbine 12; 7 Joyblrd 12; 8 Rocicburn 13; 1 Sunshower 24; 4 Free Advleq 24; 2 Talent 24-; 10 All Bell 24; 12 Nelson Tasker 60; u Jewel Pointer 60 also started. Won by a length and a half; half » length second and third. • Joybird was fourth. Time, 2.46 2-5.

RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 350 govs." l«n, 1. R. A. McMillan's TE j 5. G Phipps'i Dick Dillon 13 Kairman 2 a, C. Nordquist's B 9 Satlnblrd »or; IX Trustworthy scr; « Dad's Hops »cr; 4 Vanity Boy sor; 7 01»n----dore «or; 12 Lord Nepeen ecr; 3 Beneflca Bar; 13 Uflcle Bert 12; 10 Goldman 86, 8 Master Hula 8# alio atartod. Won by two lengths; a long neck second and third. Banafle# *»• fourth. Time, 2.15}. NOTES ON THE RACING. [TTTH PBESS Special Service.] ■ Figures pointed to White Satin . * certainty, for the Trial Handicap, and she

was backed down to a very short price, being about twice an well supported as ttio second fancy, Bftngitoro. liftdy Ena forced tha pace early, when the favourite did not make much impression on the lenders, and she was still about three lengths clear enterin* the Straight. There White' Satin ran into second place. Once in line ior the post White Hatin asserted her superiority, and soon ' settled Lady Etia, to win handsomely. Jinngltero was clOße up third, and Togo's Promise fourth, the others being well beaten. White Satin's effort sttttupdd her as a filly of real olass, for she stepped the milo anu a half in 8.31 4-5, which Is a New Zealand record for ft three-yqAr>uld trotter, llangit«ro went a solid race, while Paradigm and Attdo Spray Shaped like likely improvers. For the Tatnaki Handicap Arachne, Pavlova, and First Flight were all well backed in a good betting race. Nathaniel made most of the running, and led to the home tufni where he was headed by Pavlova, Nelia Dillon, and First Flight. Pavlova, nicely drlveli by J. Bryce, did best in a good finish, and just got homo from Nella Dillon, with First Flight a close third. Nathaniel was fourth, followed by Some Dillon and Mountain Princess. The pittfo-getters all went faster than handicapped to do, Pavlova cutting off three seconds. First Flight left the impression that she would be improved by the run, and Nathaniel should bo worth remembering for the country meetings, as he is susceptible to improvement. Aracline momentarily: flattered the hopes of her backers when she left the mark smartly, but she broke badly before going a furlong, and that was the end of her.

Only six Started in the Mt. Albert Handicap and the odds-on favourite Akenelil finished splendidly to win well from Kolmar, who was out forcing the pace all the way, and was only headed in the last hundred yards. The winner was not bustled early, and soon settled down to give a faultless exhibition. Handicapped to do 4,44, she stepped 4.40, and seemed to still have a little In haiul. Ansellne Made a respectable showing to finish third, and Peterson, fourth, also shaped creditably. Linnett The Great, a good second fancy, failed to go kindly, and broke up hopelessly after going about three furlongs. The Otahuhu Trotting Cup wag robbed of some interest by the scratching of Great Peter and the unfortunate mishap which put Sunshower, a hot favourite, and Native Prince out of the contest at the end of the second furlonsf. Sunshower sprinted to the lead in the first furlong, and appeared to have settled down nicely, until she attempted to jump a shadow whcij passing the quarter peg. when she skipped. Native Prlnoe collided with her. and they both lost their drivers. Torpedo Huon was left in charge, and with the pace slow over the first mile the field soon bunched up. Machine Gttn drew out at the top of the turn into the atralght, and just lasted long enough to bast The Abbey. Ivohara was several length* away third, just getting up to beat the tiring Torpqdo Huon, Sunihower and Natira Prince went out of the contest too early for any idea to be formed about how they would have fared. Machine Gun paced with plenty of freedom, and is not yet a back number, although he was lucky in only having to go 4.27 off 4.26 on a fast track. Torpedo Huon mnv .be the most likely xraproTer as he should benefit by the run.

Another odds-ori favourite was found in Writer for the Handicap, and lie justified the support by winning with ease. Gold (Sovereign, Tradesman, and Mutu wero prominent early, and they were at the head of a bunched field with four furlong* to go. Here Tradesman was squeezed slightly, and left his feet to drop back several lengths. Waikahft and ' Writer then began to move, and Writer had 110 difficulty to win from Waikaha, who broke about fifty yards from the post and finished in a break. Tradesman came again to get third, and Gold Sovereign was fourth. It was a slow nice, and the winner had to go only 4.47 off 4.39. Rose Bingen broke badly at the,start, and trailed along behind tha field.

A good pool on the Papakura Handicap saw Sir Author, Mountain Dell, and the Warspite-Stoney bracket at the head of the quotations. Stoney failed to leave the mark correctly, and was always in the rt'ur. but Warsplte Boon assumed command and he led throughout to win well from Explosion and the fast-finishing Reremai. Limosa was fourth, succeeded by Tony Victor, Stanmoor, and Brutus. The winner was one 01 the unlucky horses of the Auckland Summer Meeting, but he made 110 mistake on this occasion, and set the opposition a solid task by going 4.34 2*5 off 4.37. Sit* Author covered too much ground to have much chance in such a fast-run race, as he was always a good space out from the fence. Reremai came from a good distance back over the last few furlongs, and Stanmoor, who was slow away, also went a solid race.

Making her second appearance for the day, Sunshower was again heavily backed for the Moss Davig Handicap, in which she again broke at tho same spot as she did in the Cup, and settled what appeared to be u« excellent chance. At the time she had just got out of • a pocket, and was unwinding a brilliant run that was taking her rapidly to the leaders when she broke. The winner turned up in the third fancy Oarmel, who waited in a handy position to come alon? and beat tho pacemaker, Gold Dial, in the run home. Florent, who was not well placed in. the middle stages, finished on solidly to register a fair third, and Joy Bird, nlways in tha picture, was fourth, ahead of Talent and Free Advice. Talent and f l ree Advice both looked, possibilities two furlongs from home, but both weakened in the straight. The backmarkers, Nelson Tasker and Jewel Pointer, were at long prices, and neither showed up. The Railway Handicap was a good betting race, with Te Wahia, Laplander, and flee most in request. Dad's Hope, Te Wahia. and Benefice were prominent early, while Dick Dillon and Laplander were never far away. Te Wahin assumed command three furlongs from home, and scored decisively from Dick Dillon, who cut Laplander [ out of second place in the last few strides. Benefice was fourth, and Master Huia Te Wahia was well ridden by R. A. McMillan, and won well. Laplander would have j bwi second only for boring out badly * n the straight, where he came almost dut to the outside rail. Benefice, who lost a few lengths 'when she skipped 5n the second furlong, patfed a decent race, and Master Huia was running on well at the finish. A protest lodged against the winner by the connexions of Benefice for interference that mare in the second furlong was dis* , missed.

BANKS PENINSULA R.C.

HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. (i'RHStf ASSOCIATION TEL£3RM«.> AUCKLAND, February 2 3. The following handicaps have been **declared tor the second day:— SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. 4.5® class. 2m. Te Ngutu scr llaugitero &ct Carberley scr Lord Haldane . • 24 Carl Mack scr Togo's Promise on Lady Ena scr Audo Spray • 72 Nebraska scr Paradigm. 72 Colonel Thorpe &cr Marble Star 84 Don Zolock scr Kolmar 141 White Satin and AnBoline ineligible. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. a.: 0 clad s. ljm. Horizon . scr i< 1 irst Flight . . Htt Gaza Kor Ursuline set Soma Dillon ., Her Bonoflcd scr Hdroto . scr Hohoro SCf Great Ballin scr Kingsclere gcr Arachne . scr Reliance 12 Haerenga P«i . Dad's Hope . Scr Ndllfc Dillon . . 24 . scr Olandore 24 Maid of t'he Concertina 36 Mountains scr Explosion 48 Childe Audubon scr S YD VIA PARK HANDICAP (in saddle), of 350 sovs. 2.1G class. ltn. Rockaway . ser Dick Dillon 12 Benefice scr Brutus 12 Uncle Bert . scr Goldman 12 Rey Logan . scr Te Wahia 24 Satinbird . scr Darknite 24 Kingsclere sor Master Huia .. 24 Lord Nepean .. scr Tony Victor 24 Direct Morning scr EVOiyn Locanda 24 Vanity Boy . scr First Carbine . . 3 6 Van Rich . scr Wilma Dillon . . 36 Laplander . 12 DOMINION HANDICi LP, of .1000 sots. 4.30 class. 2m. 30 Rockburn . 8cr The Abbey Torpedo Huon ser Petorwali 4» Native Prince ser Ooncliff 48 Great Peter . scr Kohara 60 Talent scr Jewel Pointer tiO Bessie Logan . sor Machine Gun . 72 Nelson Tasker . . 12 Wracklcr 72 Free Advice . 24 Padlock 90 Sunshower . 24 fiir Author ineligible. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. 4.40 class. 2m. Gold Sovereign scr Mutu 24 Dolores . scr Sarsaparilla 24 Joc£ Bingen . scr Writer 36 Akenehi . scr Peter McKinney 48 Tradesman scr ICoro Peter 84 Tonic , , scr Waikaka #6 Great Change , . 12 Rose Bingen 96 RICHMOND HANDICAP of 350 sovs. 4.38 class. 2m. 36 Cornelian . scr Si,- .author First Flight ■ scr Warspit® 36 Concertina • ier Brutni 48 Limosa • icr Mountain Dell . 48 Glfcndore ■ «er Wilma DillOD . 48 Tony Victor . 12 Reremai • 60 Dick Dillon 12 first Carbine . 60 Stoney 12 Florent 60 Explosion . 24 Evelyn Locanda 72 Joy Bird . 24 Gold Dial • 72 » Hal Chime* 24

COATES HANDICAP, of 500 »0v«. 2.461 class. ljin. First Carbine .. scr Sunshower .. 13 Gold Dial . . scr Oarmel '• • 24 Onkhampton .. eor Paterwah . ■ 24 Stonmoor .. scr Coneliff . • 36 Tony Victor . . scr Machine Gun . . 38 Joy Bird . . scr Bessie Logan . . 36 Wilma Dillon .. scr Nelson Tasker 48 Torpedo Iltton 12 Jewel Pointer 48 Free Advice .. 12 Native Prince . . 48 The Abbey 12, Wrackler . . 48 All Bell . . 12 Kohara . . 48 Talent . . 12 FAREWELL. HANDICAP, of 800 govs. 2.51J class. l|nj. Benofice . . fltfr Laplander . . 12 Dan Direct . . sor Koawah ... 12 Kingsclere .. scr VVarplane . . 12 Hohoro . . scr Sir Author . . 24 Vanity Boy . . ifir Belle Axworthy 21 Nella Dillon . . Mr Wrackeen . . -4 Lord Nepean . . scr Master Hula . . 24 Trustworthy . . scr Hal Chimes . . 24 Uncle Bert . . scr Goldman . . 24 Van Rich ..- «cr Mountain Dell 36 Limosa .. J 2 Evelyn Locanda 48 Rey Logan .. 12 Gold Dial . . 48 Direct Morning 12 DARGAVILLE R.C. (»HKS8 A.SB0C1AT1OH TBIiBtJEAM.) DARGAVILLE, February 22. The first day of the Darg&viUe Annual Race Meeting was held in glorious weather. The course was in splendid order and the attendance large. The totalisator handled £:!>75 against £8398 1 0s the last time the races were held on the course (1928). 1 he races list year w£re held at Aronciale. Results: — MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 60 eov«. 7f. 1. NEIL 8-8 •• A - Pawor'S 1 4. Royal Day - 9-0 ■ • " q a. Snowplane 8-6 J Lord Hopeborn S-8; Thunderstorm 8-3; Kepia 8-G; Lady Lu 8-6; Bonny Day 8-6 also etarted. , , , Won by half a length : a head second and third. Time, 1.32. TOKATOKA HANDICAP, of 65 sove. 6f. 1. OWAIRAKA 8-12 .. Gray 1 3. Valquctfce 7-4 q 2. Ned Kelly 8*5 ■ • * i _ " r n Archcen 9-0; Orchu# 7-0; Royal Lover <-0 KA°1HU^HACK HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. 9f. 1. BRAMPTON 10-11 H. Dulieu 1 2. Fiery .uad 9-0 • 3 startws. Won'very easily. Time, SETTLERS' HANDICAP, of *J?Z eb 7t i 1. FURORE 8-8 .. H. Goldfinch 1 6. Fiery Lad 8-S -• 4 ' WanLff Light 9-6; Tiling*"9-0 8-0; Mineral 7-4; Tresor 7-0; Diaka 74, T.sdv Lu 7-0 also started. Won by half a length; a length second and third. Time, 1-2S-DARGAVILLE CUP, of 200 «ove. 1m 3f. "KING WILLONYX 7-0 J. Cwamick I

l! Glena. Bay 7-9 .. •• •• J 5. Keapirator 7-9 "...••»» «• NaSeock 7-9; Golden Wadding 7-7; Biiiarro 7-0 also started. ' Won by three length#; two length* Second and third. Time, 2.22 2-5. AVOCA HANDICAP, of 100 80*s. M. 3. TANAGRA 7-0 .. Cfkmmick 1 2. Archeen 8-6 .■ •• j 1. Partial Ecli<pae 6-8 •• 3 Macroo.1 8-8; Carl Idem 7-12; Gay Cookads 7-11; Valquette 7-0 also started. AWAKINO HANDICAP, of 60 Man. 7f. 1. BRAMPTON 9-0 .. A. G. Pmow 1 3. Turn 7-13 .. •• •< 2 5. Orclius 8-3 ■ • • • ® Esalted 9-0 ; Bonny Day 7-0 also «tarted "VVott by two lengths; a length eecond and third. Time, 1.31 3-5. Brampton fell at the winning post, and the rider was taken to hospital in a bad way. TIOBSON HANDICAP, of GO eovs. lm. a. GLENA BAY 8-11 •• H. Dni.eu 1 1. Owairaka. 8-12 •• •• " n 3. Biaarro 7-4 • ■ • • The only starters. Won by a length; two lengths second r.nti third. Tune, 1.49 3-5. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY AUCKLAND, February 23. HOKEHORE HANDICAP. 7f. Royal Day .. 9 0 Te Aka . . 7.13 Snowplttne .. 8 4 Bonnie Day 7 10 OMANA HANDICAP. 6f. Archeen .. » 7 Gay Cockade 8 4 Owairaka . . 9 3 Exalted . . JO Macrooin . . 9 0 Illingar . . 7 0 TI'RIKOPUNI 111(1 H WEIGHT HANDICAP. Ira If. Brampton ..12 0 Fiery Lad .. 9 7 Nassock ..11 « Turn .. 9 «> Waning Light 10 o Royal Day ..90 Bizarro 9 10 IIOANGA HACK HANDICAP. 6f. Brampton . . 10 7 Neal .. 8 1 Valquette . . !> 0 Royal Day . . 8 0 Furore - • 8 8 Mineral - . ' O Royal Lover 8 2 Bonnie Day 7 0 Bramptou and Noal are bracketed. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, lm If. Glena Bay .. 8 5 Glen Star ... 7 9 King Willonyx 8 0 Nassock .. ' » Partial Golden Eclipse 7 10 Wadding 1 5 Respirator . . 7 10 COUNTY HANDICAP. 7f. Waning Light 9 5 Fiery Ltd . . 8 12 Right and Left 9 2 Turn . . 8 1 Illingar 9 O Lightwood .. 7 12 Exalted • • 9 0 Te Aka .. 7 0 RUAWAI. HANDICAP! 6f. Archeen . . 9 0 Gay Cockade 7 11 Partial Carl Idem . . 7 11 Eclipse 8 11 Ned Kelly .. 7 8 Glen Star ... 8 8 Golden Macrooin ... 8 7 Wedding * 7 7 King Willonyx 8 2 Bitarro .. 7 0 Tanagra .. 7 12 WAIHUE HANDICAP, lm. Glena Bay . - 9 18 Forcrtt 7 6 Brampton 9 10 Orehus 7 6 Nassock .. 9 2 Lightwood . . 7 0 Valquette 1 12 Snowplaue .. T 0 Waning Light 1 10

ACCEPTANCES. The Banks *«nMsttla SAtta* 0 ceived tha following aCc«ptaBc«* iojr tl>*5r Autumn Meetiat. to be hsld at Mottikarara m Saturday nwtt CETERA WERA HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, oI 100 lots. Mlnhnom weight ■ 0-0. lm. . Hase 9 13 Safety - • • • Fair Exchange » 7 Wrigley .. .9 * Phastar .. 0 7 Garrary ® Gay Crest .. 9 7 Sea Gay .. » ® Ravine ..94 Danthoma .. 8 0 PENINSULA COP HANDICAP, of 150 sots. lim. Rapier . . 10 - £<"> i? ose • • 11 Master Clarence 8 2 Marsham .. 7 * Jaloux .. 7 13 Ooortiite • - 7 3 Topere .. 7 » Chickwheat .. ? « Buoyant .. 7 7 Starshooter 7 0 Semper Paratus 7 7 Swiftra> Quarterdeck 7 7 # AHURIRI hack HANDICAP, Of 100 «>«. fi£. Tuku . ■ a 0 Audience ■ . 7 3 Miss Nightraid 8 Weather Ka.d . * Greyfinch .. 7 12 Kentish Lady » Proud Knight 7 11 Pahautanm . . < » Straightcourse 7 7 Sunny Pal .. The Dove .. 7 5 Commij .. . - Lord Thomond 7. 4 Tariff . • • 3 KINLOCH HANDICAP, of 100 sov*. Minimum weight 7-7. 7f. Gay Sonnet .. 9 13 Buoyant .. 8 . Master Clarence a 13 Tripairay .. » f Arikiwai .. 8 13 Courtlike .. 8 5 Honeycomb 8 !> Solgele .. « ® Arrowmir .. 8.8 Thurso •« ' ® Silver Coot 8 7 FORSYTH FLYING HACK HAMDICAP, of 100 sots. 6f. Sea Raid .. 8 8 The Do*a .. T 1 ' Ranelagh 8 1 Lord TfeOtMM* 1 0 Noteworthy .. 8. 0 Audience .. 1 O Miss Nightraid 7 12 Gold Knight T 0 Greyfinch 7 8 1 Tariff - * 7 O Huntley 7 7 Be* Gay .« T • Ravine ..74 WAIREWA HANDICAP TROT (kntMl), •* 110 sova. 3.42 claaa. lin. Adjuster . .. scr Oral a**" August Pointer , ser Lord MatC&licbt Mr Becky de Oro scr • Pro Bala .. tar Claphau scr PciMaaa Tfcaa atr Cranford .. scr Bt&|cn Wflkn 12 Iiusolina .. acr Lady Zoi* .. IS . Festival . scr The Thistla .. *4 George Rey . . scr Hovrdah .. >t Jane Nordics .. scr Some Gny .. *6 Last Pointer .. scr Happy Lass .. Matchmaker .. scr Winter Asdsboa 4S WAIHORA PARK HANDICAP TROT (harness), of 110 sova. 5.0 class. SBAntrim Audubon scr Brixton .. 1J Belinda .. scr Tka TMatla .. M Beoky de Oro ser Roth L«C»a .. J* -Flying Prince . . «cr Harold Logaa .. «* HeathcotaWood ser - *? June Nordica .. scr Guj Fawke* Major Brent .. *cr Mussolini -- J* Eussell Pointer *«r Terewws. •• J? Reinga .. aer AenmvMtm ««