RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20459, 1 February 1932, Page 10

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES. >'abruar» 3—Tapauui KC February 4. 6—Kgmont K.c. J'abruar» «. 6 —Gisbomo IC.O. Kabruafy 6—Matamata B.C. February IX, 13—Tawna*. J.b. K«bruary 11. 13—Dunedm J.C Fabraary 11. 13—Poverty Bay J . . Fabroary 1". 13— Marlborough K.C. February 13, 15—Rotorua K.C. Fabrnary 17—Olifdeo B.C. February 18— Tolsga Bay .r.C. Faferaary !*•■ 20 —Wangannt .1.0. February -o—Canterbury J.C. TEOTTING FIXTURES. Fabrearj S—Tapauui JC. (I»» evenls). K*braarT 6—New Zealand Metropolitan * ■<-■ February 12, 13—Marlborough R.C. (two ev«nt» each day). February SO—Kaikoura T.C. February 27—Ken- Brighton T.C. TURF GOSSIP. Kommder*. Nominations for the Olifden Kaoing Ciub's Annual Meeting will close at 7 ;>.». to-day. Nominations as follows will be due on Friday next:—Canterbury Jockey Club ■ 8 p.m.'). Woodville District Jockey Club ,9 p.m.). Waikato Racing Club (5 p.m.), and Gore Racing Club (5 p.m.). Acceptances for the Duaedin Jockey <*lub*s Autumn Meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Friday. T. Lloyd's Team.

More than Useful. Palace, from the same stable, Ims also benefited by his respite from serious work, and promises to be a much improved performer later in the season. He has not had the best of luck, in that he has mot with some injury just when he was iu his best racing trim. His owner, Mr 1?. Alston, has lately changed his abodo to Auckland, and in consequence he may decide to dispose of his gelding. A Dunedin Visitor. Cricket Bat has gone o.u the tight way during the past few weeks, and on Saturday drew attention to his condition by reeling off six furlongs on the plough in fast time. Ho is to contest the Publicans' Handicap at "Wingatui on the first day, aud present intentions are to start him iri the weight-for-nge event on the seooud day. Solid, if Right. On the scale of weights adopted in The Dunedin Cup, Royal Love has not by any means been harshly treated and one would not hesitate to proclaim his prospects if he were able to roproduce his Wellington Cup form. Unfortunately the racing he had gave him a setback, and although ho is on the tracks again, it is not reasonable to expect him to be in the same order at Wingatui as at Trentham. It is hoped, however, to have him on hand for the big event, and should he get through some serviceable tasks in the meantime, he is likely to form one of the favourite division on the day. TROTTING NOTES. Reminders. Acceptances for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close to-morrow at noon. Nominations for the Auckland Trotting Club's February Meeting close at f> p.m. on Friday. Penalties. For successes at the Forbury Park Meeting, marks as under have been allotted the following horses nominated for the Metropolitan T.C.'s Meeting, to be held next Saturday:—Ambition has been penalised 12yds and her mark now is COyds in the Sprcydon Handicap. She has been put back 24yds in the Cashmere Handicap and her mark is now 3Cyds behind. Arethuaa has been penalised 12yds and is now on 12yds behind in the Linwood Handicap, while in the Midsummer Handicap Carmel has received a 12yds penalty and he now occupies the 72yds mark.

Gav Great is booked for a trip to Dunedin with a definite engagement in the James Hazlett Gold Oup, but it is not certain that he will take his place ia the Dunedin Cup. He is not handicapped out of the race, but it is considered that he has had a strenuous period of racing under big weights, and on hard tracks, and no risk is to be t alien in continuing such tasks for .-oraparatively small returns. A similar position is likely in regard to an Australian programme, and the trip to Srdnev at one time proposed for him i» not* likely to take place unless the Svdnev handicapper's estimate of him will encourage a change in the present plans. In aU probability, therefore, tiar Crest's efforts will be mostly confined to New Zealand weight-forage raees in the next few months. Lloyd is keeping Desert Song and Vdelphi going in view of racing them again at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting on February 20th. The former has been somewhat disappointing in the past couple of months, but he has never done well on hard ground and better results may be expected from him with a change in the prevailing trade conditions. Boyal Baby was given a spell after her breakdown at Woodville, caused, it is thought, by putting a foot in a hole during the progress of her race there, and as she is still suffering from the effects, it has been decided that no farther attempt will be made to race her and she will enter upon stud duty next season. The two-year-old Tout le Mond has also had an easy time since returning from Ellerslie, and although he may be again prodneed at Easter, he is not expected to show his real ability until next season. He has grown into a solid youngster, and at the present juncture makes strong appeal as one likely to develop into a high-class three-year-old. The three-year-old filly Dianthus by Diacquenod, from the Irish-bred mare Clare Crag, showed a glimpse of encouraging form at the West Coast Meetings, but she is not too sound, and will probably be also retired to the matrons' paddock. A Big Improvement.

Another Enquiry. After the last race -was decided at the Forbury Park Meeting an enquiry .was called and the rnnning of Regal Voyage in the Metropolitan Handicap as against that in the Au Revoir Handicap was gone into. The explanation of Regal "Voyage's connexions was accepted and no action was taken. A Recent Purchase. Nelson's Victory, winner of the King George Handicap on the first day of the Forbury Park Meeting, waß purchased by the Chriatchurch sportsman, Mr W. Stickingß, prior to his second day's engagement. Nelson's Victory has shown some excellent form in Southland and quite recently he acted aa runner-up to Gold Country in the Winton Trotting Club Handicap, in which he registered 4min 32see. Ho will be an acquisition to the already strong Canterbury contingent, and he will in future be trained by O. E. Hooper at Laurieton. Nelson'B Victory is a half-brother, by Nelson Bingen, to Erin's Fortune. To be Spelled. Priceless was raced on four occasions at the Forbury Park Meeting, but ho went very tenderly in all his races. It has been decided to blister him and give him a good spell. Another from Southland. Great Bell, who made her reappearance at the Forbury Park Meeting, after an absence of several seasons, was brought to Christchurch at the conclusion of the Southern fixture, she having been leased by a patron of F. Holmes's stable.

Xightguard has furnished to a pronounced degree as a result of his spell «ince the New Zealand Cup Meeting and judging by a gallop over half a mile on the outside of the eourse P">P er on Saturday in company with Ma Belle PoHy, he has developed into a freer galloper than was the caße in the spring. Admittedly a disappointment to date, it may be that he. has required more time than was earlier thought sufficient, and as he haa not been overburdened in the matter of racing or track work, he has had every opportunity to be seen to better advantage in his later exploits. Mr A. Louisson deserves some return for his enterprise in laying out 1500 guineas for the gelding's purchase as a yearling, ana it would be a fitting reward if Nightguard should develop iato an important winner. Provided be continues to make good progress he may accompany Nightmareh to Sydney and, if so, much interest, especially in Australia, would he evinced in him.

A Field Day. After the mediocre showing of C. S. Donald's team at Forbury on Thursday it was not expected that they would figure, prominently On the second day, but a turn of Fortune's Wheel was experienced, and Carmel, Ambiton, and Automatic wero returned as winners.. Pull of Promise. Gernianicus gave a further taste of his quality when he won the Waverley Handicap at Forbury Park. He carried his large army of admirers through with flying colours. The four-year-old promises to play an important part in high-class unhoppled events. Trimaru Trotting Club. At a meeting of the Timaru Trotting Club Committee, presided over by Mr John Hole, on Friday evening, the following programme for the race meeting on March 12th was adopted: — Kingsdown Handicap, of 100 sovs; Trial Handicap, of 100 sovs; Timaru Trotting Cup, oi 275 sovs; Temuka Handicap, of 140 sovs; Fairlie Handicap, of 125 sovs; Washdyke Handicap, oF 150 sovs; Wai-iti Handicap, of V 25 sovs.

Again for Great Easter. Charmeuse has put on a lot of solid condition since last raced and should be in splendid order for autumn racing. This good-class galloper has invariably failed to do well during the spring and summer seasons, and is not at her best until the autumn, as evidenced by her attractive victory in last year's Great Easter Handicap. In all probability she will be on hand to contest the same event to be decided on Easter Monday next. Good Galloping Strain. H. Xurse has rccontly taken in hand, on behalf of Charmeuse's owner, Mr G. Hall, a three-year-old filly by Polazel from Sweet Smile, dam of Light Hearted and Giggleswiek. Sweet Smile. who is a half-sister by San Francisco to Winning Hit, has been a profitable brood mare since being acquired from Stonyhurst, as, in addition to the two of her progeny mentioned, she also produced to Clarcnceux a most promising galloper in King's Jest, who met with injuries while on a visit to the West ("oast Meetings, and was rendered useless as a racing proposition. Mr Hall has a two-year-old by Robespierre running on his property and the mare thiß season produced a foal to Greyspear, sire of Light Hearted.

Discussing the meeting held on January 23rd, the president said thnt the nor'-westerly gale had spoiled the fixture, on which the club had shown a loss of £l5O. The trotting had been good throughout, and the club had nothing to complain of, except the loss, which, however, was to be expected under the conditions. Attention was drawn, hi a letter from; Mr J. McLennan, to the fact that during the running of the Pareora Handicap a length of worsted floated out from the fence at the 1J mile post and became entangled in the wheels of Tarndale'.s sulky. A serious accident might have occurred as a result of this, he said, in pointing out that the worsted was firmlv wound round the axle close to the hub of the wheel nt tho finish of the race.

Svmpathetio reference to the dentil of Mr P. G. Allen was made by the president. A motion of condolence with the relatives of Mr Allen was carried.

GISBORNE MEETING. (niSI tSSOCIATIO* TII.ICGR.IM 1 GISBORNE, January 30. Kahuuoke is included in the acceptances for the Maiden Scurry on the ■first day at the Gisborne Meeting. WANGANUI T.C. MEETING. (KIHS tISOCIVTIOK T»tIO»l«.) WANGANUI. January 30. The Wanganui Trotting Club has decided to hold a one-day race meeting on Saturday, April 9th. The club rescinded a previous resolution to abandon the meeting.

TAK'APTJNA J.C.

CHIEF JEWEL WINS WYNYARD PLATE. HANDICAP TO ANTIQUE. <.»»»»» tiaooHTio* tsueqxjlM.) AUCKLAND, January 30. The Taknpr.na Jockey Club's Summer Meeting concluded to-day in fine aud sunny weather. Tlie track was in good condition, but was a little slower than the first day, alter rain overnight. The attendance was fair. Tho totalisator handled £21,53-5, compared with £30,766 10s on tho second day last year. The total lor the meeting was £01,61 i 15s compared with £72,612 last vear. Results:— MOANA HANDICAP, Of tOO sots. Sir furlongs. S—MA'KSHLANE- 7-7 . . Home 1 o—Murmorate 7-7 car. 7-5 .. Bcntley -1 '_'—Hoihoma 9-9 ■ ■ • • Keesing •'• 7 Operatic 9-3: 5 Koyul Gallant 9-1, 1. Unber Link 8-9; 4 Silene 8-G; 3 Click Clack 7-7- 6 Davcoma 7-7; 11 Golden Sceptre 7-7; 10 Magic "Mint 7-7 also started. Won by two lengths; half a length second and third. Time, lmin 17seu. Hoihoma went out fast to lead into tho straight from Silene, Royal Gallant, and Marshland. Marshland finished strongly. and scored ah easy win from Marmorato. 'fioj-al Gallant was fourth. WAIWERA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 120 sotß. One mile, three furious'. » nd 40 yards. S—DOMINICAN5 —DOMINICAN 9-3 . . Craddock 1 I —Tarporlev 10-0 .. L- Duhou 2 7 —Great Emblem 9-1 i .. 11. Duheu J •2 Bronze Tray 10-8; 3 Luminary 9-11; 4 Kairuri 9-6; G Patutahi 9-U; 8 Mia Stella 9-0 also started. Won by a neck; half a head second and third. Time, 2min 28 3-ssec. Luminary led to the homo turn, joined by Dominican, Tarporley, and Great Emblem. Dominican held a Blight advantago in the run home, aud won narrowly. Luminary was fourth. WTNTABD PLATE. Of 500 sovs. Seven furlongs. I—CHIEF JEWEL 8 0 . . Yoitre I. G—Jaeldy Karo 8-9 . . Keesing J •_• —.Speedmint 8-0 car. 8-1 . . Gray 3 8 Alpina 8-9; 5 Karangapui 8-9; 3 I. rmcobs Bede 8-0; 7 Teels 8-0; 4 King s Knave 7-7- 9 Uuling Kins 7-13 also started. Won by a neck; neck second and third. Time, lmin 29 2-ssec. Chief Jowel led throughout from Jaeldy Karo, and won by a neck in a close finish. Speedmint came through fast on the inside for third place. Karangapai was fourth. \n enquiry was hold into Chief Jewel boring out on to Jaeldy Karo in the straight. It was found that Chief Jewel . had been frightened by the crowd lining the rails, and it was decided to take no action, Keesing, the rider of Jaeldy Karo, stating that the boring did not affect the. result. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of 150 sotb. Six furlongs. •.'—HIGH ' COMEDY 7-10 .. Voitre 1 -—Huntingdon 7-13 .. Craig -. s—Royal Ilnler 7-4 .. Parsons 3 1 Leitrim 8-6; 4 Marechal S-4; 6 Hampton Park 70 also started. Won by three lengths; three lengths second and third. Time, lmin 14sce. Huntingdon went out from the start, and was followed along the top by High Comedy. Marechal. and Royal Ruler. High Comedy joined Huntingdon at the turn, and came on to win comfortably.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 250 both. Nine furlongs.

I—ANTIQUE1 —ANTIQUE 9-5 . • • - G ra *' * 3 —Royal Artist 7-4 car. 7-JJ McDowell -! 9 —Mosque 7-0 cur. 7-1 . . Bentloy 3 2 Chief Joy 9-0; 5 Sir Mond 8-1; 8 liimcen 7-4: 10 Brampton 7-1; 4 Gay Cockade 7-1, 6 Ohromadyne 7-0; 7 Grand Talk 7-0 also St Won'by half a length; length and a half second and third. Time, Imm 55 3-jsec. Across the top Brampton ran up.on the outside of Chromadync, Sir Mond, and uay Sockade. who were in the lead until newing the turn, where Antique came fast on the outside, and was not troubled »J>»»i fe half a length from Koyal Artist. Cluet Joy -was fourth. HOBSON HANDICAP, Of 125 soys. Six furlongs. 4—GIGANTIC 7-11 - • Camroick 1 6—Letitia 7-0 car. 7-34 .. Y°»™ i s_Whirlalong 7-0 . fcaatwood _i 2 Miss Lorraine 8-5; 1 Bambury 8-4, •> Te Waipu 7-12; 7 Directory 7-4 also B Won' by three-quarters of a length. Time, lm^hirfalon S "MiB 9 Lorraine, and Bambury ran together until the near turn, when Bambury went back, and Gigantic became prominent, and came on to win by three-quarters of a length. Te Waipu was fourth. tDead neat. RANQITOTO HACK HANDICAP, Of 120 sots. Nine furlongs. g OLESKATA 7-0 car. 7-1 .Gilmer 1 2—Alloy 9-4 . . • • B »HJ" - j—Pateena 7-4 . . V . \ O, i r S. = 4 Whakapara »-3; 3 Grand Spirit 8-8; 5 Gay Idea 8-4; 6 Paper Dart 7-1; 9 Excella Tea 7-0- 7 Speedfast 7-0 also started. Won by a neck; three lengths second ana third. Time, lmin 56sec. Glenrata and Paper Dart were together i at the turn, with Pateena, Gay Idea, and Alloy handy. Glenrata held on to win by a neck from Allbv. Paper fsrt was fourth.

ANHIVBRSART HANDICAP, Of 165 sots. Seven furlongs. S—PAGANE7T,LI 9-3 .. Mclnally 1 2—Ganpat 7-8 . . • • 'pi"® Z 3—Leitriat 9-8 ... ■■, S^ B " 4 Puriri Park 9-2; 6 Sir Mond 8-1 J, l Eager Rose 8-12 also started. Won by two lengths; four lengths second and third. Time, lmin 27 3-ssec. Paßanelli was clear across the top from Ganpat, Leitrim. Punri Park, and Eagei Rose. The order was the same at the turn, Paganelli holding the lead to win by two lengths from Ganpat. Eager Rose was fourth. NOTES ON THE RACING. [THE PRESS Special Service.] Keen racing featured the conclusion of the Takapuna Summer Meeting today, but the results were not altogether favourable to backers. Chief Jewel and Antique were the ouly favourites to win, and there were several surprises, the most notable being the wins of Marshland and Glen Rata, who returned double-figure dividends. The stipendiary steward, Mr A. P. Wilson, and' the judicial committee, again had a busy day, but no action was taken as a result of their investigation into incidents of the racing. An Outsider Wins. Two outsiders, Marshland and Marmorutc, filled the dividend places in the Moana Handicap. Amber Link and Hoihoma were- best baeketl, and Hoihoma went out fast from No. 1 to lead into the straight dear of Silone. Royal Gallant, Marshland, and Amber Link. Marshland finished on well to score easily from Marmorato, who also finished strongly to cut the tiring Hoihoma out of second place. l|°- val Gallant was fourth and Sileno «"h. The winner is a three-year-old filly by Valkyrian from 13. Pope's Takamin stable. Her form was nothing to enthuse over because she was on the minimum in a poor class. Hoihoma stopped quickly at the finish, wh'lo Operatic and Amber Link both failed to reproduce their first day's form. Another Reverse. Investors received another reverse in the Waiwera High Weight Handicap, when Dominican at a good price, won narrowly from Tarporley, who was favourite. Luminary attended to the running to the home turn where he was joined by Dominican, Tarporley, and Great Emblem. Dominican always held a slight advantage in the run home and just won from Tarporlc3 - , who was half a liead in front of Great Emblem. Luminary was fourth and Mia Stella next. It was u great tussle between the three place-getters, and Great Emblem

appeared just a trifle unlucky as lie had to go on the outside of the three leaders when they -were abreast at the home turn. Confidenpe Justified. There was marked confidence in the support extended to Chief Jewel in the Wynyard Plate, and he duly scored after being in the lead throughout from Jaeldy Karo, who finished second. Speedmint camo home fast on the inside where there was a clear opening which was left as a result of Chief Jewel boring out on. Jaeldy Karo. Karangapai was a close fourth after loolcing very dangerous at the turn, and King's Knave was fifth. Chief Jewel had all the best of it out in front on the rails, but he was all out at the finish. Speedmint finished very strongly and would have boen extremely hard to beat only for being stopped near the turn. H. Gray was not seen at his best on Speedmint and his riding suffered considerably in comparison with his effort on Antique in the Cup. Favourite Pails. lji'itihn was a hot favourite over High Comedy for the Suburban Handicap, but he never got near the front, and his failure to do better was hard to understand. Tlie only two of the six runners who ever appeared to have chances were Huntingdon and High Comedy, and when Huntingdon let lligh Comedy through on the rails at tlie turn that was the end of it, for Voitre kept High Comedy very busy from then on. Koyal Kuler was a ' moderate third, and JLeitrim was fourth. Huntingdon was not knocked about after being headed by High Comedy, and he finished second with his rider sitting still. Antique Again. On the strength of his good win in the Cup Antique was installed favourite for the Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap, and he duly scored. Gray kept him in the rear until about half a mile from home and then began to move up on the outside. Nearing the turn Antique dashed past Chromadyne, Sir Mond, Gay Cockade, and Brampton, who had been abreast in the lead, and was not troubled to win from Royal Artist, who came with a good run at the end. Mosque was a creditable third, and Chief Joy was fourth. Antique's performance was ;< good one, and Gray was sitting still on him at the finish. Chromadyne, Sir Mond, Gay Cockade, and Brampton beat themselves out in front. A Promising Runner. Bambury and Miss Lorraine were the favourites for the Hobson Handicap, but after being up in the lead with Whirlalong until near the turn thoy tired and were among the last to finish, the only one behind Bambury being Directory, who is very green. The winner was Gigantic, a half-brother by Colossus to Mosque and Mosaic. Gigantic seems to run his best races on the second day, for he also won on the second day at Thames. He is a lazy customer, but he rolled into his work well when his rider drew the whip at the turn and won with a little in hand from Whirlalong and Letitia, who deadheated for second place. Letitia is a lialf-sister by Limond to Thespian. She finished on well and is a neat filly who may win soon.

A Surprise. An outsider, Glenrata, effected a big surprise when he scored narrowly from Alloy in the Rangitoto Hack Handicap. Whakapara led for two furlongs, when he gave way to Glenrata and Paper Dart, who raced together in front until reaching the turn, where Patcena, Gay Idea, and Alloy wore handy. Glenrata then gained a slight advantage and just stalled off Alloy to win by a neck. Pateena was throe lengths back third, with Paper Dart, Gay Idea, and Grand Spirit next. Glenrata was unsighted in the hack spTint on the first day, but there was no fluke about his win, as he was made a lot of use of. Alloy again went well, but Whakapara, who .is apparently not himself, failed to run on after beingwell placed for over seven furlongs, Paganelli Scores. Paganelli, who failed badly on the first day, was see i to considerably more advantage to-day in winning the Anniversary Handicap from end to end. On this occasion he was ridden by O. Mclnally and, getting to the front quickly, gave nothing a chance. ■ Gaiipat was his closest attendant for most of the journey, but he could not get any closer than two lengths at the finish. Leitriin, who had a 51b apprentice allowance, was always in third position, but was a moderato third. None of the others ever looked likely, and the disappointment was Eager Kose, who was last away and finished a poor fourth.

PRAISE FOR PHAR LAP. HORSE NEEDS COMPANY. ''UXITCD 'PIIM? ASSOCIATION—BT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH —COPTRIOHr.) VANCOUVER, January 29. An Agua Caliente message, states that a steady stream of Turf men is inspecting Pliar Lap. All are agreed that he looks a real chamipon. Phar Lap needs company, according to his trainer, Mr Woodcock, and a hole has been made in his stall so that ho can see the pony stabled next to him. Mr D. J. Davis held a conference at Los Angeles with Steve Donoghue. There is a possibility that the latter will ride Phar Lap in one race, though Elliott, his regular jockey is due to arrive on February 12th. In the meantime another jockey. Martin, will exercise Phar Lap. Two stalls away from Phar Lap is a lowly racer named Truly Movau, who can scarcely get out of his own way on the track. Thus almost side by side are the thoroughbred who is the toast of Australia, and the "selling plater." as the boys say. OUT FOR EXERCISE. (Received January 31st, 6.3-5 p.m.) NEW YORK. January 30. Mr 1). J. Davis has departed from Agua Caliente for San Francisco, and will meet IClliott (the jockey) on his arrival on February 12th. Phar Lap's fust public appearance will be on February rth. Meanwhile curious speculators are barred in the vicinity of the stable, which is: -still constantly guarded. Woodcock said to-day that he wants the horse to be thoroughly familiar with his surroundings before coming in trout of the crowds.

Phar .Lap bad a saddle on his bad; here yesterday for the first time. Martin exercising him. He was given a two-mile limbering up. and was then walked for an hour behind own stable.

FORBURY PARK T.C.

HANDICAP TO CARMEL. [THE PRESS Special SarYice.] DUNEDIN, January 30. 'Die Forbury Park Trotting Club eoacluded its Summer Meeting to-day before a very fair attendance considering that the weather conditions were very unfavourable in the morning. Intermittent showers fell during the first half of the programme and a very told wind was Wowing. The track was heavy after overnight rain, but towards the end of ?he day it was quite good. The racing was very interesting, but the starting on occasions was not that expected at a Metropolitan Meeting and there was often quite a long delay, when the horses were lined up. «■„,.«.„j The totalisator turnover was affected bv the weather, but even so the sum J £19,725 was put through, making °a total for the two days of £32 900 H* ■m compared with w> handled at the corresponding meeting in 1931, representing a decrease ot £,5332. Results: — WAVEELET HANDICAP, i„ harness. Of ISO sova; second horse -0 koy" and third horso 3 0 soys from stake. H'or' unhoppled trotters. 3min -tSsec class. One mile and a hall. I—J F McKendry's b « GERMANICUS 1,; Drusus—Harold Dillon mare -tjrs n \ . . Q. McKendry 1 4— V. McGregor's b s Nicoya 6yra 60 J. Bryce 2 •> -w Shield's b m Fairyland syrs ecr J. Shaw 3 3 Houora Bingcn scr; 6 Lee Boy Bcr: 8 Nel- .,.„'. t, a dy acr; 7 Remembrance scr: 9 Royal Slon 12; 5 Sea Mist 36; 3 Gay Paree 48 bracketed with Fairyland also started. Won by three lengths; two lengths second and third. Sea Mist was fourth. Times—3min 44 l-ssec, 3min 41 3-Bsec, Smin 48 l-ssec. Winner trained by G. McKendry. STEWARDS* HANDICAP, In harness. Of 140 sovg; second horse 30 both, and third horse 10 sova from stake. Smin 39boc class. One mile and a half. :: -11. Berryman's b g AUTOMATIC by Key do Oro—Logan Pointer mare ,">yrs 24 . . . . C. S. Donald 1 <) —D. Tcahon's br g Gunfire syrs 48 Owner 2 a —Mrs F. C. Allington'a b m Princeßß Thea Gyvs 18 . . 3. 8. Shaw 3 1 Ruin scr; 11 Shirley Bingen scr; 6 Tat V.'rock scr; 2 Warbird Scr; 4 Blue Mountain 12; 5 Colorado 12; 7 Dollar King 13; 12 John Appear 12; 10 Trixie Belle 12; 8 Erin's Star 24 bracketed with Auto'matic 24 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; length and a half second and third. Trisie Bello was fourth. Times —3min 29 4-ssee, 3«iin 28 3 usee, Smin 28 4-ssec. Winner trained by C. S. Donald, Belfast. TELEGBAPH HANDICAP, In harness. Of 150 bovb: second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 15 boys from stake. 2min 17oec class. One mile.

I—E. Todd's b E SUNNY MORN by Sungod—Fonrpence syrß scr . . Owner 1 2—A. McLellan's ch m Gold scr . . . . Owjlcr 2 s—Stevenson5 —Stevenson and McHatli's b c Master Iloy 6yrs 12 . . E. Mitchell 3 11 Bold Bill scr; 9 Dusolina f.cr; 10 Pricolusii scr; 14 Sunbloom scr; 12 Sunranes scr; ?. Cannonball 12 bracketed with Koro Peter 12: C Pctor Daunt 12; 4 noddy 12; 7 Some Guy 32; 8 Morrison 24; 13 Tactless 24 also started. Won by a neck; a length and a half socond and third. Cannonball was fourth. Timet'—2mi>i 20 8-ssec, 2min 20 4-3 sec, 2min 20 J-ose<". Winner trained by owner, Wvndliam. METKOPOLITAX HANDICAP, In harness. Of 330 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. 4min 28sec class. Two miles. 4—T. W. Murphy's eh g CARMEL by Our Thorpe—The Abbess aged 80 C. S. Donald 1 6 —G. J. Barton's ch m Free Advice seed 36 . . . . K. O. McDermott 2 I—W. McDonald's blk g Kinjr Pointer aged 24 . . O. E. Hooper 3 2 AVarplone scr; 7 Dundas Boy 12; 3 Regal Voyage 24; 5 Logan Chief 24 also started. Won by two lengths; a length and a half second and third. Logan Chief was fourth. Times—lrain 36sec. 4min 37scc, 4min 38 3-5 sec. Winner trained by O. S. Donald, Belfast. OBBSOBHT HANDICAP, In harness. Of 175 sovs; second horse 35 bovb, and third horse 15 sots from stake. For unhopplcd trotters. imin 44»ec class. Two miles. 6—W. McLachlan's br m AMBITION by * Nelson Bingen—Wild Cherry 6yrs 00 C. S. Donald 1 E—J. A. Smaill'* ch g Arctotis a«ed 12 J. McLennan 2 s—Miss R. Leach's b g St. Potroac aged 36 . . D. P. Mahoney 8 7 Great Bell scr; 4 Kyra 24; 9 Lee Todd 60; 1 White Satin 72; 8 Boneta 84; 2 Ukulele Lady 84 also started. Won by two lengths; throe-quarters of a length second and third. Ukulele Lady was fourth. Times —4min 48 2-ssec, 4min 53 l-ssoc, 4min 51 2-ssec. Winner trained by C. S. Donald. Belfast. GOIIE HANDICAP. In harness. Of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from stake. 3min 33sec class. One mile and a half.

I—.T. P. McKendry's b m MANOEUVRE by Man-o'-War —Harold Dillon mare syrs scr . . C. Francis 1 3—S. G. Inder's blk m Erin's Advance

aged 12 . . J, McLennan 2 5—J. Black's b m Sister Rose, syrß scr C. S. Donald S

manius won with something to spare. Fairyland was third, and Sea Mist fourth. The winner was driven very confidently by G. McKendry, and he always had the race in hand. Nicoya spoilt what must have been a great chance by breaking badly in the first furlong, and Gay Paree broke when going well with seven furlongs completed. Fairyland trotted well all the vray, but she tired slightly, and Honora Bingen, except for one bad break, trotted well.

Favourites Defeated. The.first and second favourites in tho Stewards' Handicap, Ruin and "Warbird, let thair admirers down badly as both appeared at different stages as likely winners. Shirley Binges, Tat Wrack, and Blue Mountain failed to go away. Kuin, Warbird, and Automatic comprised the leading division in the early stages for Colorado- and Princess Tliea to improve their positions. At the end of seven furlongs tho leaders were tho same with Colorado next and Erin's Star, Dollar King, Princess Thea, -and Trixie Belle abreast close up. Trixie Belle broke in the back stretch and Ruin broke just after passing the three furlongs peg. Warbird stopped shortly after and Colorado led for home from Princess Thea, Automatic, Erin's Star, who fell this stage, and Gunfire. Colorado stopped badly in the straight and Automatic soon had the measune of Princess Thea though he had to be driven right out to beat Gunfire by 4ess than a length. Princess Thea was a length and a haltfurther back followed by Trixie Belle, Colorado, and Warbird. Erin's Star was going particularly well when she fell and Trixie Belle looked as if she would hare been in the money had she not made a break four furlongs from home. Suited by Conditions. . There was a mix-up at the start of the Telegraph Handicap, in wjiie'h Sun-, ranes and Koro Peter were involved and Dusolina lost her driver. Sunny Morn, Priceless, and Peter Daunt were first to show out and with three furlongs completed Sunny Morn, Priceless, Gold Tinge, Peter Daunt, and Cannonball were racing in that order. Priceless appeared to have the measure of Sunny Morn going out Of the back straight, and when they were turned for home Priceless still held command from Sunny Morn, with Gold Tinge, Peter Daunt, and Master Roy close up. with Cannonball putting in good work. Priceless was first to weaken, and an exciting finish saw Sunny Morn just able to withstand a strong challenge from Gold Tinge. Master Roy finished best of the others, to be third, a length and a half away, followed by Cannonball, Sunbloom, Priceless, and Tactless. The winner was assisted to victory by the easier nature of the track as compared with the hard and fast course on first day. The going did not suit Priceless, who tired. Peter Daunt was also stopping after having been close up all th« way. Favourite Disappoints,

6 Flying Cloud sur; 12 Probationer Bar; 13 Chimer scr; 17 Elite Bingen scr; 11 Luath scr; 16 Deste scr; 14 Central Pointer scr; 19 Schoolmate scr; 7 Princess Thea scr; 2 Aristotlo 12; 11 Madam Locanda 12; 15 Prairie King 12; 9 Russell Pointer 12; 8 Silver dc Oro 12; 10 Headlight 24; 4 Donna Gulvallis 3G also started. Won by a neck; length second and third. Prairie King was fourth. Times—3min 31 3-ssec, 3min 30 4-ssec, 3min 32 l-ssec. "Winner trained by C. Francis, Lyndhurst. ROYAL HANDICAP, In harness. Of 160 sots; second horse 35 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from stake. 2min 52sec class. One mile and a (junrter. 1 WHITE by Wilbur Lou—Doris Jewel aged scr . . . . . Owner 1 •1 —A. McLellan's ch m Gold Tingo syrs scr • ■ . . Owner 2 O—L.0 —L. Frost's b s Some Guy 6yrs 12 Owner 3 2 Horod scr; 11 Priceless scr; 14 Sunblcom 12; 7 Cannonball 12; 10 Location 12; 5 Master Roy 12; 12 Pink Sugar 12; 8 Roddy 12; 3 Bon 12; 13 Tactless 24; 6 Nelson's Victory 36 also started. Won by a long head; two lengths second and third. Ron was fourth. Times—2min Slsec, 2min 51 2-ssec, 2min 51 2-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Melbourne. AU REVOIR HANDICAP, In harness, of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from stake. Smin 46sec class. One mile and a quar2 —R. Wandens ch m RKGAL VOYAGE by Happy Voyage—Logan Princess aged 24 . . . . D. Withers 1 3 —G. J. Barton's b g Golden Pedro aged scr . . . . K. C. McDermott 2 C —IT. M. Allan's b, g Rollo 6yrs 24 K- B. Berrv 3 b Baron Binxen scr: 5 George Rev scr--7 Harvest Child scr; 1 Mac Dillon scr- 0 Meteor scr; 10 Nimble Direct sor; 4 Colonial Boy 12 also started. Won by a length and a half: half a length second mid third. Times—2miu 46 3-5 2mhi 4Ssec. 2min 47 3-ssec. Winner trained bv P. Withers. Upper Riccarton. 1 NOTES ON THE RACING. Hot Favourite Wins. Germanicus was backed down to below even money for the Waverley Handicap and he fully justified the confidence placed in him by winning nicely. Lee Boy and Remembrance did not go away and Gay Paree was slow to move. The favourite was in second place behind Fairyland at the end of two furlongs with Gay Paree trotting fast next, followed by Sea Mist, Royal Stan, and Nelson's Lady. Germanius -was in front with five furlongs to go with Fairyland, Sea Mist, Nicoya, and Honora Bingen handy. Germanius led into the straight from Sea Mist and Nicoya, with Fairyland nearest of the others. Sea Mist" broke a little further on and although Nicoya issued a strong challenge Gcr-

King Pointer was backed so confidently for. the Metropolitan Handicap that he started an even money favourite, but after having every chance he failed badly in the last hundred yards. Dundas Boy, Warplane, Begal Voyage, Logan Chief, King Pointer, Carmel, and Tree Advice began in that order, and at the end of six furlongs Dundas Boy was just clear of B,egal Voyage, with Warplane and King Pointer and Carmel and Logan Chief racing in pairs, with Free Advice wide out in the rear. Down the back the field bunched and just after passing the three furlongs post Begal Voyage broke and as a result Warplane, who was just behind her, was sent to the rear of the field. King Pointer then went to the front and he led for home from Carmel. Free Advice, who was coming fast on the outside, received a check and had to come again on the inside. King Pointer looked to have the race won a hundred yards from the post, but when h e was "challenged by Carmel he went to a breakarid Free Advice also got up to beat him. there being a margin of two lengths between each of the placed horses. Logan Chief was a good way back fourth, and Bqudas Boy next. Fast but Uostea,dy Trotter. Had Arctotis trotted anything like steadily in the Crescent Handicap ho would have scored an easy victory as after being left badly at the start he trotted well over the first mile and a quarter. He was right up with the leaders but broke so badly that many counted him out of the* race. However he came again only t6 break twice in the last five furlongs, and then from

a long way back he trotted over everything in the straight to get second money, two lengths behind Ambition, lvho recorded a very solid performance. Sho did not look like making a mistake at any part of the journey, and she stayed on better than she has done previously. Never further back than fourth she outstayed St. Petrox in the run to the post after following him into the straight. St. Petrox was again very solid and was always in a forward position to finish next to the dividend-payers. Ukulele Lady broke badly more than once, but ween she trotted she showed brilliance and finished exceptionally well in fourth place. The favourite, White Satin, had every chance. She received a good rail throughout, and after being in third place a furlong and a half from homo she cried enough and was beaten into fifth place. Kyra made the pace for most Of th« jou*n*yj but she failed to stay.;

SCansfrmrre Atones. Manoeuvre, in spite of her poor effort on Thursday, was made a good favourite for tbe Gore Handicap, and she made amends for her first day's defeat. Flying Cloud, Luath, Madam lioeanda, Sister Bose, and Erin's Advance were prominent in the early part. With half the distance covered Erin's Advance -was in front from Luath, Sister Rose, Madam Locaada, Flying Cloud, and Ghimer. Grossing the top Erin's Advance, Sister Bose,' and Manoouvre drew away from the field for 'Brings Advance to lead into the straight from Manoeuvre and Sister Hose. Prairie King was at the head of the remainder. Manosuvre finished too Strongly for Btin 's Advance and won by a long neek. Sister Bose was a length further hack, with Prairie King, Madam Locanda, Headlight, and Luath nearest of the others. Aristotle, second favourite, did not go away correctly, and Princess Thea did not take any part in the race. Manoeuvre was' net hurried over the early stages as was the case on Thursday.

A Close Finish. Wilbur White and Herod were tlio popular fancies for the Boyal Handicap, and the race had not been long in progress, before it could be seen that the result would be confined to Gold Tinge and Wilbur White. Gold Tinge made the running until the straight was reached, when Wilbur White, who had trailed her, came out and issued a challenge. He finished better than Gold Tinge to win by a long head, with Some Guy three lengths further back. Hon, Location, Tactless, and Herod were next to finish. Priceless was always in the first three but he tired with a furlong to go. > Ron was always in a good position, but fourth was his best. Herod was handily placed turning but of the back straight, but he broke badly and lost his chance. An enquiry was held into the running of Wilbur White as compared with his showing at Timaru, but the Judicial Committee decided not to take any action.

Failed to Stay. George Bey was moving in. when the tapes were released for the Au Eevoir and he received a big advantage. It looked impossible for anything to overtake Mm when half the distance had been run, but he stopped very badly with another three furlongs covered, and Was eventually beaten out of a place. The favourite, Mae Dillon, was cut out at the start and he received another check later in the race, and was not persevered with. Segal Voyage had not made up much of her handicap at the end of five furlongs, but she moved up fast the last time, and Colonial Boy, 80110, and Golden Pedro were the only ones in front of her entering the straight. She proved too good a stayer and was two lengths ahead of Golden Pedro at the post, half a length further back being Hollo, who looked the winner two furlongs from home. Colonial Boy was fourth after tiring badly, and Meteor finished next after a good run from tie rear of the field. Golden Eedro looked as if he had had enough a couple of furlongs from home, but he put in a fine late run on the inside over the last hundred yards.