FAST TROTTING.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20314, 13 August 1931, Page 12

FAST TROTTING.

Metropolitan Club's Meeting. GLENROSSIE WINS BIG HANDICAP. ... , ■ , , % Satin King Scores Brilliantly.

The Metropolitan Trotting Club's August Meeting was continued yesterday at Addington. The attendance was larger than that on Saturday, but the boisterous weather during the morning would probably have the effect of keeping large numbers away. A fierce nor'-wester raged' until early afternoon, but towards the close of the racing conditions were much more pleasant.

'loo tr:u'k was in. iino order, and racing was more interesting than on •he first day, especially the principal event, which aroused much interest 'Hroughout the running. The winner, Ok-nrcssie. hails from Petono and is ■ ■'rued by the prominent Wellington Mr J. McDonald. Fast times were the order of the day. Wari'lane, by registering 4min 2-1 J-Osee, has become eligible for the Xew Zealand Cup, while recent eligibles in Wenrossie and Satin King went -hiiin see in their winning efforts, and tireal I '.l.ogan won the Speedway Handicap, of one mile and a quarter, in llinin -llsoc. Speculation was a little more brisk fhan on thy opening day. but the amount put through.the totalisator fell short vf the sum handled on the corresponding day List year, as will be m'iowu by the following figures: Last y«ar £37.1583 and this year £2o,. r is3-J, representing a drop of £11,570 and a •hrinkage t'f>r the two davs of £14.712 I'M The programme was carried out it) : iie usual oflieipnt manner. I'ftails:- - IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, ir. iiar.'ifMj. Of nOO sovs; second horse to receive G'J sovs, and third horso 40 sovs I'roni stake. For unhoppled trotters. 3min 32jcc class. One mile and a half. 11. Anning's blk m LONETA by Hon l'at':h—N'ora aged 24 Owner J —■ l . r'airbnlrn's b g Gemlight Oyrs 24 R. Humphreys 2 * —H. C. iiobinsou's I) m Lady Kan aged -4 • • • . E. 0. McDermott 3 I—Mr? E. Berryman's ch g Grout Way syrs scr . . . . C. S. Donald 0 t>— W. Jo'iaston's b m Merce Bingen tiyr-j scr .. . . R. B. Berry 0 3—H. Frost's ch rti Ilopute agod scr Owner 0 *—J. Deyell's ch g Nelson Ata aged 24, A. Buttertlcld 0 lI—D- ithcrs'g b g Peter Lin aged 24 Owner 0 B—W. J. Doyle's b g All Poters agod 30 Owner 0 Ju —J. J. Kenuerley"s blk m Eileen Wood a~e'L 30 . . . . Owner 0 ■> —1. G. I'oi's b g Xclson Boy aged 30 . . Owner 0 i 2 M. B. I'M ward,- u entering tho back the first time Merce Jimgcn had charge from Repute, Lady Fun. Great Way, Boneta. and Gemlight. With a 1-'rcuit to cover tha leaders were Lady Fan, iioneta. Repute. Jterco Bingen, Gemlight, and Great Way. IJoncta went to the front approaching the far turn and led Into the straight from Gemlight, Lady Kan, Repute, and Jfercc Bingen, to win by a length from Gemlight, with Lidy Fan three lengths away. Repute wan fourth. Times—3niin 27 4-ssec, 3min 24sec. 3min 29 3-osec. Winner trained bv owner, Ejlesmere. DASH HAKDICAP, in saddle. Of 300 sovs; second horse to ve ceive 60 sovs, and third hors* 40 sovs from stake. 2rnin 14nec class. On« mile. 2—-G. J. Barton's b g St-XCiitLD bv Sungod—Harold Rothschild mare scr J. i'raser .1 7 -J. C. South's b g Alac Dillon ni;ed scr F. Price 2 3—R. G. Ward's b g Harvest Child dged 1- . ... A. Holmes 3 3—D. O'Keefe's ch h John Jinks syrs scr R. Young o 11 —51. T. Wheeler's b g Macarandu aged .. .. G. S. Smith o 9—i. W. Johnston's b m Vecto Oyrs scr J. Bryce, jun. 0 8 —-JI. and 11. Barraclough's b g El Direct sffed 12 .. .. D. C. Watts o 10— J. Caßs's gr g Iluon Denver aged 12 G. MeKendry o 8— H. F. N'icoll s ch m Wrackeen Oyrs 12 . holmes 0 3—Mr* h. Tregonning's b g Royal Comrade aged 24 . . F. G. Holmes 0 t>—ll. M. and J. G. Boyle's ch g Dilnon Oyrs 24 . . . . C-. King 0 4—A. H, Busch's b g Steel All aged 24 - Frost 0 Harvest Child and Roval Comrade were bracketed. » Passing the stands Vecto led from Jlac Dillon. John Jinks. Macaranda, and Sunchild. Mac Dillon went to the front entering the back, but John Jinks had charge approachin'ihe mile post, followed by Mac Dillon, Vecto .Sunchild. and. Dilnon. Some of John Jinks's gear broke when he was well clear a furlong from home, and this left Mac Dillon and Sunthild in charge. In a closo finish Sunchild won by three-quarters of a length from Mac Dillon, with Harvest Child three lengths away. El Direct was fourth. Timet* —2min 18 2-ssec. 2mih 13 3-ssec. 2min 13sec. Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinson, Addington. KING GEORGE HANDICAP, la I'.-iriicss. Of 3000 sovs; second horse 200 sovs, third horse 125 sovs, and fourth horse 75 sovs from stake. 4min 28sec class. Two miles. 4~.(. McDonald's b g GLEXROSSJE Iry Mntchlight—Harold Dillon mare 4yrs. 12 .. .. L. O. Thomas 1 3—]'. Brown's ch z Hoi l'Or aged 4S M. Holmes 2 -<— Mrs E. Berryman's ch g Dundan Boy aged 12 . . . . It. B. Berry 3 ! ' E. K, Husband's b g Harold Thorpe aged 24 . . . . M. -B. Edwards 4 i —W. J. Gudsell'K blk g Pluto aged scr Owner 0 1 —R. C. Fisken's ch h Peterwah aged 12 . . .. . . Owner 0 7 -H. Ji. Boyle's b g Lindbergh syrs '2 . . . . C. S. Donald 0 •' --H. Mitchell's br m Mountain Dell aged 12 .. .. A. Bryce 0 '-—V. Alborn's blk g Vesuvius aged 12 Owner 0 i —T. B. Louisson's br g Imprint aged • • !'■ Berkett 0 '*— J. K. McKendry's b g Logan Chief aged 24 . . . . F. Holmes 0 I—G. J. Barton's ch ni Vree Advice aged 30 .. W. J. Tomkinson 0 i—D. Brideson's b b Jewel Pointer aged 48 F. J. Smith .0 Peterwah and Free Advice were bracketed. Pluto was soon in chargo, and led past :i:» stands from Glenrossie. Dundas Boy, j Advice. Hoi l'Or. Mountain Dell, Harold Thorpe, and Vesuvius. The lastrsaraed improved his position going down * fh* l back, and with six furlongs to covqr t 'he leaders were Vesuvius, Glenrossie, Free ■' Ad-ricp, Dundas Boy, Pluto, Imprint, Lindbergh, and Itoi l'Or. Glenrossie took command half a mile from home, and entered > fJw straight clear o/ Dund.i' Boy and Roi ' l'Or. to win by » length from Roil' Or. ■vi'h TJundss Boy a similar distance away. Thorp" was "ix lengths further back, vitb Pluto fifth. Timps—4min 23 il-osec. 4min 4-"« ec, 4min 24sec. Winner trained by I/. O. Thomas. Lower ITutt. BELGIUM HANDICAP, In harness. Of 350 sovs; second horse 7j sov.l, and |hird horse 50 sovs from «,takc. 4min 40sec to 4min 3jscc class. Two milo. ■j—J. I'. McKendry's ch m BELINDA fiv Oinako —Dorothy D. aged 48 G. MeKendry 1 1 V. Ali>oru's br g Somorby Oyrs scr Owupr 2 .j .r J Kcnnorley'a blk g Brentlight svr» »cr • • R. D. Kennerley 3 S Wilson and Peasgood's b g Holly Bank syrs scr .. .. R. Young 0 C—O. Koran's b g Impromptu 6yrs scr A. E. Bussell 0 W Aker's b g Tactless syrs scr W. Barron 0 1 . y «' M. Dc-rmott ? t> m Festival oyrs IS ... .-jf. 'i Owuet "|

U 1 Cuv.siU's b £ Our George Owner 0 0 -0. 1.. Hooper's blk g Black Lion syrs 24 . . . . . . Owner 0 9—A. G. Wilson's 1) m Lily Ifaro'd agod 24 . . , . Owner U M. -Mnrau'j eh m Nctta Oro Oyrs 24 F. G. Holmes 0 1- W. 11. and \V. A. Lake's b g Sonoma aged 24 . . . . K. Holmes 0 fe —11. M. and J, G. Bovle'a b h Grand Canyon 4yrs 4S . . C. S. Donald 0 lircntlight and Somorby were bracketed. With .halt' a mile covered tho leaders were festival. Impromptu, Belinda, Somerby, and Molly Bank. The mime order was maintained down the back, and with a circuit to be coverod the order was Impromptu, Lily Harold, Somerby, Belinda, Festival, and Holly Bank. Belinda ran into the lead two furlongs from home, and went on to wi# oiisily by three lengths from Somorby, with Prentlight a neck away. Impromptu war, fourth. Times—4min 2G 1-ssec, 4min 31 I—jsP''. 4min 31 2-!>ser. Winner trained by L.'. MeKendry. Addington. LINCOLN HANDICAP, In harness. Of 000 sovs; second horse 00 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. 2inin 47see class. One mile and n quarter. 2 H. Holiday's b ~ NELSON DE OKO ijv llev dc Oro —Efile Bingon Oyrs 12 D. C. Watts 1 3—D. Spencc's ch g Milo Minto Oyrs 12 O. E. Hooper 2 3 —Olarkson and Graham's ch g Sodium syrs 12 .. ..J. Bryce .3 12 —J. McLean's b g Acre aged scr K. G. Holmes 0 J—-11. F. Nicoll's b tn Arethusn 4vrs scr JI. Holmes 0 4—l'. Holmes's b g Eugeuo du Oro agod scr . . . . . . Owner 0 13—A. Chinnery's ch g Jolly Pet aged scr u. Mot/, o G —J. Young's blk g Major Lind aged scr R. Young 0 I-1 E. 11. Hawtin's b m Playwave aged •scr . . . . . . Owner 0 13—C. Cowsill's ch h Proud Dillon aged scr . . ■ . . . . Owner 0 10—A. Anderson's ch g Real Light aged per . . . . M. B. Edwards 0 lI—J. Black's b g Sunny Bob Oyrs scr C. S. Donald 0 9—R. Townley'a ch g Warcpa aged scr Owner 0 4—lt. G. Ward's b g Harvest Child aged 12" . . . . A. Holmes 0 7 —l". J. Smith's br h Groat Ballin aged 12 . . . . . . Owner 0 s—-G. .1, Barton's b g Sunchild aged 12 inc. 12 pen. . . W. J. Tomkinson 0 Eugene de Oro and Harvest Child were bracketed. , Acre was soon in command, and led past th? stand? from Major Lind, Nelson dc Oro, M'fUnipa, Milo Minto. and Sunny Bob. Aretlm«a went to a had break entering the back, :md Nelson de Oro took charge from Acre iiear the nrle post, followed by Milo Minto, Eugene dp Oro. and Sunny Bob. In a punishing finish, Nelson de Oro won by a head from Milo Minto. with Sodium halt a length :>\vny. Sunny Bob was fourth. Times—fltnin 40sec, 2n)in 40 l-3sec, 2min 4(5 2-ssec. Winner trained by J. Henderson, Oamaru. AVON HANDICAP, In harness. Of 400 sovs: second horse 100 sovs. and third horse 50 sovs from stak#!" for unhoppled trotters. 4min 39sec class.. Two miles. • 1 <!. ,1. Bnrton's br g Sift VOYAGE by First Voyago—Lady Edna aged s, r . , W. .1. Tomkinson 1 2—l. F. -McKendry's b g Quiekfiro aged 21 . . . . . . Owner 2 4 J. N. Clarke's gr.m Fifa aged 24 Owner I! "—J. J. Konnerley's blk m Eileen Wood ..ire-l S cr . . . . . ■ Owner 0 y—K. E. Cunneen's br m Ttos© Audo aged 12 .. .. K. C. McDermott 0 S—R. Grant's blk h Sarsaparilla aged 12 M. B. Edwards 0 c,—,r. C. South's ch m Engagement aged 00 . . . . R. Townley 0 7 C. P. Cameron's ch g Writer 6vrs 72 C. S. E-onald 0 I'ilenn Wood, and Sir Voyap-e were tho leaders for six furlongs, when Eileen Wood ! broke up. With a round to go, Bir Voyftgo ; " ~q we'l clear of Rose Audo. with Quickfire, Kileen Wood. and. Sarsaparilla following at intervals. Sir Voyage was not troubled at any stage, nnd won by four lengths from I Onickfire, with Fifa fifteen lengths away. I Eileen Wood was fourth. Times —4min i 30 8-ssec, 4niin 35 4-ssec, 4min 40sec. Win- ' nc trained by W. .T. Tomkinson, Addington. j CANTERBURY HANDICAP, | In harness. Of 400 sovs; second horse 3 00 sovs, and" third horse 50 sovs from stake. 4min 35sec to 4min 28see class. Two miles. I 2 —W. McDonald's b g SATIN KING i by Erin's Wilkes mare j syrs 60 . . . . 0. E. Hooper 1 I 10 —J. A. Smaill's b h Tarndale aged :L2 J. McLennan 2 11— J. J. Kennerley's blk g Warplane 6yrs . . 60 . . It. D. Kennerley II 14——C. W. Hammond's b m Erin's Lynn I aged scr .. G. S. Smith 0 I 17—C. M. Ollivior's b g Orphan aged-scr I D. Withors 0 7—M. J. Moodabe's b g Peter Pirate 6yrs scr . . J. S. Shaw 0 j 18— E. R. Hawtin's b m Playwave aged scr .. •. Owner 0 9—J. Black's b g St. George Gyrs scr 0. S. Donald 0 B—J. Young's b h Colonial Boy Oyrs 12 R. Young 0 i G—S. A. Edwards's b g Oranloigh syrs ! 12 . . .. . . Owner 0 15— G. J. Barton's b g Golden Pedro aged J 24 .. .. W. J. Tomkinson 0 | 13—A. E. Bussell's bg Happy Land aged 24 .. . . . . Owner 0 I—G. Dickson's b g Meteor syrs 24 M. Holmes u 0- —R. 31. Morten's br g Ngingongingo syrs 24 .. J. Bryce 0 4—G. MeKendry's b g Delightful aged 3G o\vner 0 3—l). Kodgers's blk g Dillon Logan 4yre 36 .. .. W. Barron 0 10—\V. Millner's b g Avenger aged 48 F. Holmes 0 [ 12—-Miss E. Hinds's br g Pageant.aged 48 A. Holmes 0 Erin's Lynn and Tarndale piloted the field I over the first mile, and six furlongs from home the leaders were Moteor, Tarndale, Colonial Boy, Dillon Logan, Delightful, Erin's Lynn, Pageant, and Peter Pirate. Tarndale took charge going down the back, but Warplane moved up fast into first place to lead into the straight from Tarndale, Meteor, Satin King, Pageant, and Peter Pirate. Satin. King stayed on well to win by two lengths from Tarndalfc,' with Warplane a head away. Meteor was fourth. Times—4min 23 3-ssee, 4min 28sec, 4min 24 l-ssec. Winner trained by 0. E. Hooper, Lauriston. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP, In harness. Of 400 sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from stako. 2min 44sec class. One mile and a quarter. 7 —S. G. Lemon's b g GREAT LOGAN by Logan Pointer—Childwood Oyrs 3 2 0. E. Hooper 1 B—T. B. Louissou'a ch m Dilworth Oyrs scr . . - ■ —L- F. Berkett 2 4—A". Alborn's blk g Vesuvius aged 12 t Owner 3 ] I—W. E. Simes's b m Muriel do Oro 6yrs scr . . . . F. 0. Holmes 0 I—ll. IT. Allan's b g Rolto Oyrs scr R. B. Berry 0 5—F. A. Loffhagen's b m Bessie Logan aged 12 .. . . C. King 0 12—A. .Hendriksen's b g Cardinal Logan aged 12 .. .. Owner 0 3—j. ij. Frizzell's b % Tom Thumb aged 5 2 .. J. S. Shaw 0 s—j. \y. Murphy's ch g Carmel aged 24 0. S. Donald 0 <j—jfj S3 K. Hinds's b g Harold Logan aged 2 1 / .. '<• J- Humphreys 0 <j—Mrs I. E. Sweetapple's br h Native aged ?A & K«BJ»«'IOE »

2—P. McCarthy's b g Terence Dillon agod 24 . . • • D. 0. Watts 0 JO—Estate R. A. Armstrong's and A. L. Johnson's b g Logan Park aged. 86 W. J. Tomkinson 0 Bessie Logan and Carmel were bracketod. Dilworth and Hollo were tho first to show out, and with half a milo covorod tho leaders were Dihvorth, Muriel de Oro, Great Logan, Terence Dillon. Harold Logan, and Vesuvius. Dihvorth entered the back olcaf of 110110, and tho order into tho home run was Dihvorth, Rollo, Muriel do Oro, Great Logan, Harold Logan, and Vpsuvius. In a very closo finish Great, Logon won by a head from Dihvorth, with Vesuvius half a head away. Harold Logan was fourth. Times, 2in in 41see, limin 42 l-3sec. 2min -U O-fisec.- Wimior trained by O. Hooper, Laui-iston. NOTES ON THE RACING-. Form Repeated. Great, Way carried most supporrt :n the Improvers' Handicap, Gemlight accl .Repute boing the next bost backed. First day's form worked out well, aa the dividend-payers on the first day repeated their performance in running first and second again; but the tables were turned. Merco Bingen, Repute, and Great Way began in that order, and with Lady Fan were the early loaders. With a round to go Boneta had run to tlio front, with a slight ndvantago from Lady Fan, who >vas just in front of Repute, Merce Bingen, Gemlight, and Great Way. Turning into the back straight with half a mile to go, Boneta and Lady Fan had a two lengths' break from Gemlight, who was three lengths ahead of Merce Bingeu and Great Way. Tho order was the same along the back, but before the three furlong post, had been reached Great Way broke, and was never afterwards dangerous. Boneta held her advantage to the straight, where Gemlight put in a challenge, having Lady Fan, Itopute, and Merce Bingen as his closest attendants. There were prospects of a good fighting finish between Gemlight 'tnd Boneta, who were hard at it a furlong from home, but at this stage Gemlight broke, leaving Boneta with a further advantage. However, he caught again quickly only to go to another break a little further on and leave Boneta to go on and win with a length to spare, with Lady Fan in third place and Ropute closo up. Then came Merce Bingen, Great Way, and Trampcrisp. Boneta did not win a race last season, but she ran several good races at the latter end, this race being one of the few occasions on which she trotted solidly throughout. Xelson Ata again refused to go off at a trot and All Peters who was going well within himself with six furlongs to go, broke up badly and was not afterwards persevered with. Beaten When Victory Assured. As a result of his flno run on the opening day, John Jinks was solidly supported for the Dash Handicap. Steel All did not move off with the others; Sunchild and El Direct also being a little slow to strike their hopples. Mac Dillon, Vecto, and John Jinks were to the fore from the start, and three furlongs from home John Jinks put in a great run from third into first place, and was increasing his lead as he entered the straight. With a forlong to cover it looked impossible for him to be beaten, but at that'stage one of his front hopplecarriers came apart, which caused him to break badly, a most unfortunate incident when victory seemed assured. This left Mac Dillon in front, with Sunchild in hot pursuit. The latter finished the better,'to head Mac Dillon a few yards from the post, which he reached with less than a length to spare. Harvest Child was three lengths away at the lead of a bunch which comprised El Direct, Dilnon, and Wrackcen. It appears that with a smarter beginning El Direct might have troubled the winner, but there is no gainsaying the fact that John Jinks was very unlucky not to win. Mac Dillon raced in improved form, but Iluon Denver broke shortly after the start after beginning quite well. This was the first success gained by Sunchild since being acquired by the Dtmedin sportsman, Mr G. J. Barton. , A Spectacular Contest. The King George Handicap provided a much more spectacular, contest than did tho August Handicap on the opening day, changes of positions during the race being frequent. In the bost pool to date at the Meeting, the PetcnvahFree Advice bracket was made a warm selection, but the pair finished last and third-last respectively, and so disappointed their many admirers. The field went away well, with Glcnrossie the ' fastest to begin. Pcterwah broke in the first furlong and tailed the field for the rest of the journey. Pluto, Glenrossie, and Dundas Boy were racing in that order past the stands the first time, with Free Advice going well in fourth place, and Roi l'Or, who had picked up his gjound very fast, next, followed by Mountain Dell, Harold Thorpe, and Vesuvius. Before reaching the back straight Mountain Dell broke, slightly interfering with Imprint and Logan Chief. Glenrossie was first into the back stretch, with a length to spare from Pluto, with Dundas Boy, Free Advice, and Roi l'Or next. At this stage Vesuvius put in a smart run which took him into second place, to be on terms with Glenrossie racing past the stands the second time. Free Advice at this stage was in third place, followed by Dundas Boy, Pluto (who found the pace with the leaders too hot), Imprint, Lindbergh, Roi l'Or (who had lost his good position), and Jewel Pointer. Glenrossie had Vesuvius beaten with half a mile to cover when he was a length ahead of Vesuvius, who was just in front of Free Advice, Dundas Boy, and Roi l-'Or in a bunch. At the three furlongs Dundas Boy and Roi l'Or set out after Glenrossie, and theso three were well clear of the rest when passing the mile. Dundas Boy was being hard driven at this stage to hold his place. When faced for home Glenrossie was going easily, and shortly after the straight was entered Roi l'Or had the measure of I? ndas Boy, but he could not make any further impression on Glenrossie. who rani home a comfortable winner, a length separating Roi l'Or from Glenrossie, with Dundas Boy the same distance away third, and a break of six lengths to tho fourth horse, Harold Thorpe, who had a fair margin to spare from Pluto, Lindbergh, and Jewel Pointer, the next to finish. Free Advice, Vesuvius, and Peterwah were the last three to finish. Harold Thorpe raced in improvod fashion and considering that he has not been up long the fourth placing he registered was full of merit. His was easily the best form of all except the first three horses, and he was going in fine style at the finish. The display given by Roi l'Or was very brilliant. He made up his ground quickly only to drop right back to eighth position during the course of the second last round, but came again in fine style over the last half mile, to beat all but the winner. The disappointments of the race were Vesuvius and Jfrce Advice, who with a circuit to cover were travelling well in second and third places respectively, only to peter out so badly in the final run that only one liorse finished behind the pair. After the Race. An enquiry was held into the running of Roi l'Or as compared with his running in the August Handicap the first day. It was decided that whilst the committee appreciated the fact that there was a great difference in the performances of the horse the owner's explanation was, accepted,

A Brilliant Mare. I Consequent upon her first day's run- | ning Netta Oro was mado the priihG | fancy for the Belgium Handicap, but | once again the supportets of the favour- i ite were let down. ! Tactless and Black Lion refused to leavo the marie, and Impromptu immediately proceeded to pilot the field, 'his nearest attendants being Somerby, Brentliglit, Holly Bank, Our George, and Festival. Festival- had joined Impromptu in the load at the stands and Belinda from the back mark had rapidly made up licr ground to be in third position at this stage, and from then on the result was a foregone conclusion. They raced in the same position throughout the nc.ft circuit, but Lily Harold with a fast run on the outside had made up a lot of leeway and had displaced FostivaJ from second place, but she faded out soon after this effort. Impromptu and Belinda made play down the back from Homerby, Our George, Holly Bank, Brentliglit, Netta Oro, and Brentliglit. The leaders wore the samo at the head of the straight, but Belinda had passed Impromptu to go on to score a decisive victory. There was a good battle for second money in which Somerby just staved off Brentlight, who came with a wet sail over the last furlong, for .second place. Impromptu, who broke just before the was readied, was fourth, with Our George and Holly Bank close up. Sonoma and Netta Oro finished noxt. This was Belinda's second successive victory, and by the manner she won in going 4min 26 l-ssec, alio is likely to scoro further successes, even in the very bost company. Impromptu raced better than his track form suggested, and he is likely to be improved :i groat deal by this effort. Brentlight finished on very fast, and his eonsisti lie v is deserving of bettor luck. Break Ruins Favourite's Chance. The run of ill-luck the favourites were experiencing was continued in the Lincoln Handicap, when Arethusa failed to pay a dividend. Keal Light, Harvest CJiild, Warepa, and Sunchild nil ruined their chancos at the start. After Acre had made the running for nearly a mile, Nelson de Oro, who had been in close attendance to him, ran to the front, and led into the straight from Aero, Milo Minto, Eugene de Oro, and Sunny Bob. Milo Minto was under the whip from the three furlong post, and responded well, but Nelson do Oro had just sufficient in reserve to hang on to gain the verdict by a head, while Acre stopped badly over the last furlong,- to finish outside the first half dozon. Sodium, who was in a bad position for a mile, through being checked at the start, finished In brilliant style to get within three-quar-ters of a lengtli of the winner, with Sunny Bob, Eugene do Oro, Great Ballin, and Arethusa next. The last-named was in a grand position approaching the half mile, when she had only Acre in front of her, but she went to a bad break, which completely settled her prospects. Major Lind raced woll for seven furlongs, but from there on was not sighted. Nelson de Oro had nothing to spare at the finish and Milo Minto had had enough, sO that if Sodium had been better favoured in the early part he might have won, as bo finished full of running. Hot Favourite Scores. The first favourite to score during tho day was Sir Voyage, who was backed down to a very short price. His supporters were never in danger of losing their money as after Eileen Wood had accompanied Sir Voyage for the first round, she broke, touving Sir Voyage with a commanding lead, which ho never afterwards lost. His win was made easier by the fact that Quickfire, who was his most serious opponent, was hampored by broken gear flapping about his front legs. In the circumstances, ;ilthough he broke twice, Quickflre'a performance was very good. The race was devoid of interest, Fifa being the only other runner to give anything Mike a fair exhibition and she was fifteen lengths behind tho second horse. Sir Voyage thus scored his third win in four starts since coming from Victoria, his trotting on the latest occasion being faultless. Wins from Back Mark. For the Canterbury Handicap, which provided the most widely distributed pool of the day, Meteor had a slight call in the betting from Satin King and Dillon Logan. The second choicp proved the winner after ho had met slight interference in the back straight when Happy Land broke. Orphan and Bt. George did not go off well. Erin's Lynn, Meteor, Tarndale, Colonial Boy, Cranleigh, and Dillon Logan comprised the leading division for a mile and u half, where Erin's Lynn retired. At this stage Satin King, Warplane, and Pageant moved up fast from th|b rear of the leading division and Warplane went to the front. Tarndale still held his place in second position, with Meteor, Satin King, and Peter Pirate following in that order. The field spread out in the run home, and in a well-fought out finish, Satin King did best in the run to the post to score well, with heads separating the next horses to finish, Tarndale, Warplane, Meteor, Peter Pirate, and Pageant. Just after entering upon the last circuit, Dillon Logan, who was at that time in third place, behind Meteor and Colonial Boy, ran foul of Delightful who was running fourth, causing Delightful to break and interfere with St. George, and Dillon Logan was pulled up, as hi*sulky was damaged. Dillon Logan and Delightful were racing well at the time, and the mishap was very unfortunate, as both might have taken a hand in the finish. It was a brilliant performance of che back-markers, S"atin King and Warplane, to get through such a big field, and finish in the money, both horses bettering 4min 25sec. Satin King registered 4min 23 3-ssec, While Warplane qualified for the New "Zealand Cup by recording 4min 24 LSsec. Great Logan Again. The favourites were destined to defeat once again when Hollo and Terence Dillon were voted the best prospects for the Speedway Handicap. The field was sent off to a good start, but Tom Thumb quickly lost his positiou and was soon at the tail of the bunch. Dilworth, Eollo, and Muriel de Oro were responsible for the early pace, with Great Logan, Terence Dillon, and Harold Logan the most prominent of the remainder. The leaders were the same to the straight, with Great Logan, who had lost a little ground half a mile from home, coming again strongly, f.n an exciting tussle up the straight, Eollo and Muriel de Oro were the first to retire, leaving Great Logan, Dilworth, and Vesuvius to battle out the finish. In the run to the judge Great Logan sustained .his effort longest to get up in time to beat Dilworth by a head, with Vesuvius half a head further back, and Harold Logan in fourth place, followed by Cardinal Log;m and Eollo. The winner proved his superiority over sprint courses, and is in rare form at present, as he showed in his finishing efforts on Saturday and in this race. It was surprising to see him go out paying such a good dividend after his win on the first day. Harold Logan ran a very fair race, and the couple of runs he has now had should see him approaching his best again very shortly. Terence Dillon appeared to have a really good chance when be was running in fourth place along the back, but he stopped badly when real racing commenced,

HANDICAPS FOR THIRD DAY. MIDWINTER HANDICAP, lv huness. Of 300 «ovs. Smin Slifec class. (Trotters.) One mile and a halfGroat Way - . *'-r Eileen Wood 'J.G Merce fcirtffen *er Gemlight . . liopute •• sov Neisou Boy -■ AiVibition >• '3 TramporUp •• M Lady F*ti •• 2-t White Satin .. IKNelson Ata .. Boneu •' 43 Peter I-iin .. Cannonball . . 84 Stand By .. I>uke Bingea 84 All Peter* -• 36 Stanley T. 9G Audominion .. 36 LIGHTNING HANDICAP, In saddle. Of 300 hots Smin 13see class. One mile. jUva-iti - • DHnon . !-! El Direct •• *«>• Epigram •• Harvest Child scr Great Bailie .. Iluon Denver scr Krina '• • 1John Jinks .. i" H°yal Comrade .13 Mflc Dillon .. scr Steel All .. '2 Meteor * • Ijoch Moigli . ■ -4 Sunchild .. «cr Muriel de Oro *-1 Sunfish .. aor N'elson de Oro ( Trimmer Tlrin's Fortune -4 Vecto • • scr Satin King . . !M Wild Voyage . . *cr Bessie Logan . . 3G Wrackeen •• scr Logon's Pride 30 Avon-wood •• NATIONAL HANDICAP, harness. Of 1000 kovs. 4min -T'-Oo clAse. Two miles. Cardinal .Logan *er Imprint Dilworth •• Kingcraft IDundas Boy .. not Logan Chief 12 Erin's Fortune «cr Free Advice -4 Lindbergh • • »er Native Prince -1 Mountain Del! scr Author Jinks :10 Petenvah - ■ scr Jewel ToiiHer ,"0 Satin King . . scr Hot l'Or ■ UG Vesuvius . . scr Harold Logan Uejal Voyage Lo«»o Park • -«8 Glenrossio I Terence Dilioa Ilarolt! Thorpn 1 - FEDERAL HANDICAP. In liarnoss. -Of iioo sovs. 2min 47sec class. One mile and a quarter. Ac re • • »<■*' Tenedos . • scr Arethusa . . scr Teroniou . . scr Colonial Boy scr "Warepa . . s<-r Cushla d'Or scr Wrackeen ■ • *«r Eugene de Oro scr Cran'eigli .. 1rin a J tlramlligln .. 1^ JlcKinney scr Great Ballin ' - Ijitppv Land scr Harvest Child JJolly Pet . . scr Milo Minto . . 1.2 Major Lind .. flcr Xeeoro 12 Meteor . . «or Sodium . . 1.~ Orphan . . scr Zenith 1I'laywavc ■ • scr Nelson de Oro -4 Proud Dillon scr Pageant . . -4 Real Light ... scr Pluto . . 24 St. George . . scr Hollo .. -4 Sunchild . . scr Satin King . . -4 Sunny Bob . . scr Warplane • . -4 HBATHCOTE HANDICAP, In harness. Of 400 sovs. 4min 35sec, class. Two miles. Firm's Lynn scr Happy Land . . '-!4 Major Lind scr Xginongingo 24 Orphan .. scr Tarndale .. -4 Peter Pirate scr Acre .. 36 Plsywsve .. scr Belinda .. 36 St. George .. scr Delightful .. 36 Hun'ehild .. scr Dillon Lojan 36 Tenedos . . scr Steel -Ml ■ • 36 Colonial Boy 12 Avenger .. 48 Cranleigh .. 12 Pageant .. 48 Jolly Pet .. 12 Sunny .. 48 Sir Guy .. 12 Milo Minto .. GO Sodium .. 12 Rolio :■ •. 60 Surprise Warplane .. GO Journey 12 Xoeoro .. 72 Golden Pedro 24 Linkman .. 84 Kelson de"' Oro 2.4 ADDINGTON HANDICAP, In harness. Of 400 dots. 4min 38seo class. Trottors. Two miles. All Peters .. scr Sir Voyage 24 Eileen Wood scr Admiral Bingen 30 Nighborn . . scr Kngagement 48 Uose Audo ■ . . scr Writer . . 00 Sarsaparilla scr Koro Peter . . 72 Whito Satin .. Bcr Stanley T. 72 Fifa . . 12 John Cannonba!) 24 Mauritius 72 Duke Binges 24 Xatire Star 84 Quickfire .. 24 ISLINGTON HANDICAP, In harneu. Of 850 govs. 4mln 40sec class. Usvo miles. Holly Bank .. scr Lily Harold .. 24 Impromptu .. scr Mac Dillon .. 24 Lifobuoy .. scr Netta Oro .. 24 Tactless .. scr Holes ~ 24 Festival .. 12 Sonoma .. 24 Locanda'a Boy 12 Teromoa .. 24 Our George .. 12 Vecto .. 24 Somerby .. 12 Wild Voyage .. 24 Awa-lti .. 24 Ayrmont-Chimes 30 Black Lion .. 24 Kelp .. 36 El Direct .. 24 Mister Pointer 30 John Jinks .. 24 Grand Canyon 48 Bonniewah and Playivave—ineligible. FAREWELL HANDICAP, le harness. Of 400 sovs. 2min 44sec class. One mile and a quarter. Dilworth .. scr Tom Thumb .. 12 Delightful .. scr Vesuvius . - 12 Dundae Boy .. sor Camel .. 24 Epigram .. scr Free Advice .. 24 Linkman . . scr Great Logan . . 24 Muriel de Oro scr Harold Logan 24 Rollo . . scr Logan Chief . . 24 Bessie Logan ■ • 12 Native Prince 24 i Cardinal Logan 12 Terence Dillou 04 Glenrossie . . 12 Jewel Pointer 36 Harold Thorpe 12 Logan Park .. 36 Logan's Pride 12 Roi l'Or .. 30 Mountain Dell 12 Transferred.' From National Handicap to Hcathcote Handicap—Linkman. From Heatftcote Handicap to Xational Handicap—Satin King. From Hcathcote Handicap (o Islington Handicap—Kelp and Wild Voyage. From Islington Handicap to Iloatheote Handicap—Belinda and Sunchild.