RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20622, 11 August 1932, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RAGING FIXTURES.

winners were Kuvera and Veilmond, both of whom proved their metal in tho spring and autumn racing seasons. \W. Cook, Sydney's leading lightweight, recorded 64 wins and four deadheats. He had a long lead over E. Bartle, who rode 43 winners, while A. Knox (41) was third on tho jockeys' premiership list. Jim Pike had an excellent season, considering his limited opportunities these days, and his winning percentage was very high. M. McCarten had 31 successes. His principal mounts, Ammon Ka and Kuvera, landed some of the most important events on the turf. Victorian Leaders. No trainer in Australia has achieved a? much success in the last 14 years as Jack Holt, of Victoria. In the period mentioned he has headed the winning tiainers' list ten times; he was level v.ith II". McCalman once, and finished second three times. During those years Holt trained 355 winners and two deadheaters in tho metropolitan area. It is estimated that horses from his stable won more than £200,000 in stakes. Holt again headed the list for the season which closed on July 30th with 26$ wins and £9209 in stakes. The feature of Holt's record is the remarkable consistency that he has displayed. He never was lower than second place in the premiership list in those 14 years? Heading the winning jockeys' list once again, W. Duncan rode his 826 th winner" when he was successful on Unbcrtana at Moonee Valley on July 80th. It is rare that an Australian jockey rides 1000 winners in his career, however long it may be, and Myles Connell, tow an owner-trainer in South Australia, is one of the few who has authentic claims to.the distinction. From the day he began riding Connell kept a record or his mounts, and it is there that the evidence of his wonderful feat lies. Duncan should top the thousand mark before he leaves the saddle. He is 174 points from that score, and providing he maintains his present form, that should take him less than five years to achieve. Since he began riding in 1915 Duncan has had 5561 mounts, and with a score of 826 wins he has the wonderful average of a win in a little more than every seven mounts. No Defence. Whilo applauding the activities of the Victoria Racing Club for cleaning up what obviously must have been a scandal on the Victorian Turf, it must be suggested that the twelve jockeys and six bookmakers who have been refused their license should have been gi en the opportunity to defend themselves against the charges under which they have been banned. British justice surely demands this, says a Sydney writer. Possibly the V.K.C. had what was considered conclusive proof of offences by the persons concerned. Victoria's ruling Turf body consists of a committee not likely to act on trivial hearsay or unsupported evidence. Nevertheless, the bookmakers, and the jockeys, too, declare that tho first intimation most of them had that their licenses had been refused was through the Press, and all are emphatic in the statoment that they were not called before the stewards or committee and given the opportunity to explain. A German Classic; The late Baron Oppenheim, who had J. Munro riding for him in Germany, was the breeder of Aventin, winner of

August 11, I*—Canterbury J.O. August 20—Pakuranga Hunt. -i.iiEttFt 27—Taranaki Hunt. August 217—Otttgo Hunt. Septemlwr 10— Marlon J.C. September 17—Ashburton Coxmttr B.C. September 22, 24—"Wanganui J.C. September 22, 24—Geraldino E.G.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

August 12—New Zealand Metropolitan T.O. August 27—Auckland T.C. S«Ttember B—New Brighton T.C. September 10— Wellington T.C. TUKF GOSSIP. Unfortunate. Lord Banald pulled up satisfactorily after his creditable effort in the Grand National Steeplechase, but showed the effect* yesterday, and it was decided to withdraw him from further engagements at this week's meeting. For Sale. Don Jose is to be offered at tho thoroughbred sale to be held at Addington to-morrow. Parade of Juveniles. A two-year-old parade will be held at !ho conclusion of tho first race on today's programme at Kiccarton. Tho following entries have been made:— M. B. Saville's b f Cheap Money, by Paper Money —Tortrix (S. Barr). Dr. M. G. Louisson 's br c SiTvox, by Silverado^—Toti dal Monte (T. Lloyd). H. A. Knight's b f Clorane, by Rosewing—Belcaire (F. D. Jones). O'. D. Greenwood's b f Bettwyscoed, by Tea Tray—La Pais (P. V. Mason), .sir Charles Clifford's b c Grouse, by Day Comet —Moorfowl (H. and A. Cutts). Sir Charles Clifford's b g Counterplay, by Winning Hit—Counterscarp. Sir Charles Clifford's b f Fracas, by Winning Hit —Scrimmage. G. Murray-Aynsley's b g Liege Lord, by Night Raid—Liege Lady (owner). G. Murray-A3Tisley's ch f Flout, by Polazel —Disdainful. An Unpopular Concession. Twelve months ago there was* a general complaint by patrons at tho Grand ..National Steeplechase Meeting against ''the large section of the public at the j.kennels double, practically obliterating ihe view of the horses jumping, and measures were taken to remedy the evil on the second day. There was cause for the same complaint on Tuesday, and so dense -was the crowd on the stand side of the obstacles that it was almost impossible to follow the progress of the ''contestants at that stage. There is nothing to prevent spectators making the double -their point of vantage, but fehey should be so controlled that a clear space is preserved to give a view to fcioso in the distance. Season's Winners. -1 For the fifth time in nine years, {George Price has headed the winning (trainers' Est in Sydney. , He wound up the season just ended with. 28$ wins, 24 seconds, and 19 thirds. His principal

the TTnion-Eennen, one of the principal German classic races, and a -freight-for-age contest over 11 furlongs, confined to three-year-olds and generally called the Berlin Derby, the chief event of the card at Borlin-Hoppegarten. Palasprage, who carried the livery of his bleeder, Herr Mulhens, a well known perfume manufacturer, was made a pronounced favourite, but failed to realise expectations. Aventin is by Teddy from Abazzia, by Dark Konald. The Aga Shan Loads. As a result of his victories at the recent Ascot (England) meeting, the prominent sportsman the Aga Khan is at the head of the winning owners' list in England, with £19,803: .F. Butters leads the trainers with winners of £23,106 in stakes, TTdaipur's victories have taken Blandford to the top «jf the list of winning sires, his representatives having netted £15,'614 so far this season. These figures are up till June 26th

Fastest Times. The fastest tu-o mile performances registered at Addington yesterday were those recorded by lied ( Shadow, won the King George Handicap in 4min 29 2-ssec, and by Sunny Bob, who ran third in the Canterbury* Handicap in Similar time. Brilliant Finisher. While not being particularly brilliant over the early stages of the Avon Handicap, Wrackler Was trotting with machine-like precision at the conclusion of that race. He had a great deal of ground to make up over tho final halfmile, and ho finished very fast, close up fourth. Disappointed. Great Logan was supported much more heavily in the Speedway Handicap yestorday than was the case in tliß sprint event On Monday, but he let his admirers down badly as he refused to strike his gait until all chance of success had gone, and ho tailed the field throughout. Better Displays. The trotters Great Way and Biddy Parrish proved their first 1 day's form all wrong in the Avon Handicap yestorday. Both, gave very pleasing exhibitions of trotting, and had Biddy Parrish received a better passage over the last half mile she might have madte the finish even more spectacular. Two Falls. Two horses from G. Me&endry 's stable fell in their engagements at Addington yesterday. Steel All toppled over in the saddle race> rolling on P. C. Price, his rider, and Delightful fell in the concluding event, in which he was driven by his trainer. In neither case was any injury to horse or horseman sustained. Watson and Co.'s Sale. The entries for H. Matson and Co.'b National trotting sale on Monday aext include: Princess Zoe, with foal at foot by Beal Guy; also a four-year-old filly, half-sister to Rollo (4min 20sec)} a bay mare, five years, by Sonoma Harvester from a Willowood mare, and youngsters by Real Guy, Native Kihg, and Brigand (imp.). Entries are still being accepted and must bo in by to-morrow to bo included in the catalogue.

TROTTING NOTES.

Reminders. Acceptances for the third day of the New Zealand Metropolitan T.C.'s August Meeting close at noon to-day. Nominations for the Auckland T.C.'s Meeting close to-morrow at 5 p.m. No Action Taken. After the running of the Canterbury Handicap at Addington yesterday, E. B. Berry, trainer-ativer of Colorado, was asked for an explanation as to the comparative performances of his horse in the Lincoln and Canterbury Handicaps. Tho Judicial Committee decided to accept the explanation and no action was taken. Good When Right. Arctotis, winner of the Improvers' Handicap, scored his last success prior to yesterday's, at the Forbury Park meeting last November. He would have won many more races had ho been a sound horse, but an accident early in his career has left its ill-effects, and he is difficult to train. Ho was prepared for racing at this meeting by his owner, Mr J. A. Smaill, who secured a sensational dividend with the gelding when he won at Forbury towards tho end of tho 1930-31 soason. J. McLennan, Who has at different times trained Arctotis, has driven him in all his successes. Made Amends. Gold Country made amends for his first day's defeat by winning the Lincoln Handicap in f"nc stylo yesterday. On this occasion his usual flash of brilliancy was unfolded at the right stage of the race, and once he set sail for the post he quickly had the issue in hand. He docs well on racing, so ho should \ye seen performing to good advantage again at the Meeting. Tailed to Respond. After his good. showing over the greater part of a two mile journey on Monday, Great Parrish was entrusted to favouritism for tho Lincoln Handicap of ono mile and a quarter, but as In many of his previous races, he failod to respond well over the final stages. . For Exclusive Company. Bed Shadow has. indicated by his two brilliant successes at the August Meeting that he will take his place with credit in the big spring handicaps this season. He has now scored three sue* oessive victories, all over two miles, a fact which augurs well for tho above contention.

IMPERIAL FAME.

OWNERSHIP IN DISPUTE. iVISEJS A.S6OCUTIOS TEI.EGftAM.) HASTINGS, August 10. Judgment was reserved in a Case in which the ownership of the racehorse Imperial Famo is in dispute. The case involved tho seizure o£ the horse by the bailiff under a distress warrant issued by Leonard Wilmot Howard against H. Corlott and another to satisfy a claim for £134 13s. «Whcn tho horse was seized complications arose, it being alleged that tho horse had been sold to Alfred Cecil Russell, and therefore was wrongfully seized. The proceedings really concerned an inter-plea by the bailiff to determine the ownership. Evidence was given that Mrs Corlett sold the horse to Russoll for £4O on the evening of the day on which the warrant came into the hands of the bailiff «vho, because of pressure of work, did not attempt to execute it until the following morning, when he found that the horse had' changed hands. Russell claimed that he made tho purchase in good faith, and denied that ho knew a warrant had been issued.

CANTERBURY J.C.

NATIONAL HURDLES DAY. TO-DAY'S PHDGRAMME. TABLOID REVIEW OF FIELDS. The Now Zealand Gw»d National Hurdles will be the star item at JUccarton to-day, when the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting will be continued. Special interest will also attach to tho Beaufort Steeplechase and Islington Handicap, good fields being carded for each event, The weather promises to be again favourable, and the track will be in much better order than on Tuesday. A tabloid review of the form is given below: — 11,31 a.m.— HUNT CUP, Of ISO bovs. About two miles and e> half. OKOPUA 11-9. Was probably unlucky to be beaten by Peterette on Tuesday. Will be better favoured to-day. CALHAM 11-8. Ran fair race while he lasted in National end will do well in this company* APACHE 10-8. Would boneiH by Tuesday's race in the Enfield Steeplechase. Might improve* PETERETTE 10 6. A hardy steeplechaser. Will again be troublesome. POSTMAN 10-1. fair chance On Tuesday's race. SIR RICHARD 9-11. His performance in the Enfield Steeplechase was attraetive, and he will do better to-day. (JAY JIM 9-10. A good jumper, but hardly seasoned enough. DIAMOND JACK 9-5. TJsually * safe conveyance. Taking Tuesday's form as a guides investors have every reason to adhere to Okopua, who will probably be again better supported than either Calhani or Sir Bichard. 12.11 p.m.— WOOLSTON HANDICAP, Of 100 bovs. Hack conditions. Six furlongs. KAKARA 9-13. Seems flattered by her position in the handicap. Only useful. WOODFULL 9-4. Ran a good race over Seven furlongs on Tuesday. Was fourth to Merry' Peel over Ave furlongs at Trentham. Improves with racing. NORMANDY 9-0. Has failed so often now that the public will not be very keen on him. SOLITAIRE 11. Too erratic in behaviour and hard to Steer in a race. IRISH CHIEFTAIN 81,1. Was in poor request yesterday. Riders' board will be closely scanned. NIOOERHBAD 8-12. Was in front OTer seven furlongs on Tuesday. A possibility. NIOIITOUARD 8-9. Has nothing to recommend him except that ho is Phar Lap's brother. LAN'S MARCH 8-8. A speedy Australianbred four-year-old. Will bo prominent at some stage. THB SUN 6-3. A recognised powerful gtt)loper when in the mood, but not dependable. HtTNTINO CALL 8-3. Has not raced for some time. MOLTEN 8-3. Ran an enoouraglng race behind Topthorn and Palantua, on Tuesday. Worth noting.

MATAA 8-2. Has won at Coast meetings only, but Coasters did well on Tuesday. PRINCE" TRACTOR 8-0. Stable-male of Palantua. Has shown marked speed on tracks. Will carry southern support. REBEL SONG 8-0. One of Robespierre's progeny. Will reach high class later in his career. STAR RAIDER 8-0. Too green as yot. WESTERN LIGHT 8-0. Same. GOLD STEAD 8-0. No recommendation. GAY ROBE 8-0. Same. Fresh horses in Jiakara, Nightguard, lan's March, Mataa, Rebel Song, and Western Light will add interest to the Woolston Handicap, and of these lan's March may prove to be tho best. Speculators, however, will prefer to base their judgment on tho most recent form, and on that account may vote for Woodfull, Irish Chieftain, and Niggcrhead. 12.51 p.m.— BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, Of 300 bovs. About two miles and a half. SNOWFALL 10-9. Will probably benefit by his race in the National, but nevertheless soemß to bo on the down grade. LTJCBBB 10-9. Was going rery strongly when he fell in tho National about five furlongs from home. This distance will suit him. FRENCH FLEET 0-11, Seemej a likely winner amongst tho hacks on Wednesday when ho made his one bad jump on tho journey. ROYAL VISITOR 9-3. His showing in the National was vffry commendable. Is certoiu to bo again in evidence. MATU 9-0. Not on his National effort. NTLOTIS 9-0. Did well on Tuesday and was 'up with Lucoss in the lead when he was eliminated. HARD GOLD 9-0. No appeal.. TARAMOA 9-0. A fair chance. Distance will knit him. BOH ARYAN 9-0. No line on Tuesday's unfortunate experience. With Billy Boy and Paris out of the way, an evenly-balanced field will parade for the Beaufort Steeplechase, and several of tho candidates will be in keen request. Lucess,. French Fleet, and Royal Visitor comprise a likely trio to dispute favouritism. . 1.41 p.m. BPREYDON HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, Of ICO sovs. Hack conditions. One mile and three-quarters. DAINTY WAYS 11-2. Will have to fall to miss more easy money* but has not touched a fenoe since she commenced hurdling. NINE OF SPADES 0-5. In luck's way. Second pri*e is worth 00 sovs. 2.26 p.m.— GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, Of COO bovs. About two miles and a half. PADDON 10-9 (J. Burgess). Has every credential to bo favourite. Won the Trcntham Hurdles 9-4, one mile and three-quarters, by six lengths, and won the Winter Hurdles 9-2, two miles and and a quarter, by four lengths, in each case easing up. CAPTAIN'S GIFT 10-6 (W. Cooper)). Showed occasional dash in the Jumpers' Flat. Has had the benefit of a trip to Melbourne, but the journey seems a little too far. • HIGH PITCH 10-5 (G. Dempster). Would not Suffer by his escapade on Tuesday, and must be considered with only hurdles in the way. NUKUMAI 10-3 (D. O'Connor). Showed bis old dash in Jumping two hurdles at Riccarton yesterday, morning. Will have a bigger following than on Tuesday. Won this race in 1928 With 11*11. FULL MARK 10-2. Was decisively beaten by Paddon to the Trent bam Hurdles and failed badly in the Winter Hurdles. Would have to improve considerably. LUMINARY 10-1 (W.' Ben.nl*). Won the Brighton Hurdles, two miles, at Ellerslie at Baiter, carrying 10-3. Made a poor showing in Jumpers' flat. PAHU 9-9 (M. Nlcol). Raced consistently it Trentham, and finished second with 0-0 to Paddon in the Winter Hurdles. Has done well since coming south, and will be better after his race in the Jumpers' Flat.

ANTRIM SOY 9-6. "Would be dangerous at this weight it right, but has not doUfe much lately. MBMBO 90 (G. Sail). Likely to follow Paddon and Pahu in favouritism. is not a reliable Jumper, but hai •«•*»> turn of speed and slays on. Narrowly missed overhauling Tahu In the Trentham Hurdles. MOBBNA 9-3 (-7. Kerr). Wei*ht *nd going settled him in the hack •♦***.<*.'«••- day. A distinct light-weight possibility. NABSOCB: 9-0 (H. Turner). Sure W run a . good race, but not likely to Me tne journey out. MfSOH 9-0 (S. AndMSOn).. Would hare to improve very much in jumping to hare a chance. • • . This ever-po>pula,f event has closed with a very useful field, and patrons can look forward to a most interesting contest. It ia difficult to go pBBt Paddon, and most serious opposition to Ma may be forthcoming from Membo and Pahu.

8.11 p.m.— AUGUST HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. Si* furlopgs. - LORD VAli 0-11. Raced consistently at Trentham last month. Ran second with 8-10 to Chief Link. si* furlongs. Deadheated (9-0) With Chifef List, seven furlongs, and won over six furlongs with 9-8. Missed acceptance in the Winter Cup, but is in good racing order. GBECIAN PRINCE 9-6. Not forward enough. P.ANELAGH 8-13. Received a knock in the early part of Wlhter Cup, and had no chance afterwards. Is capable of being ©no Of the front division throughout. MERRY PEEL 8-10. Ha 3 every right to be favourite. RATIONAL 11. Ran a creditable race in the Winter Cup, tad may be dangerous here. WATWTSNE 8-D, Has gone up 91b for her win on Tuesday, and is in better company in this field. MASTER ANOMALY 8-0. Always prominent In the Winter Cup, and looks a likely proposition. BEACON F2BE 8.0. Led to well Into straight ~ in the Winter Cup. One of the smartest beginners In race. FAIR WEATHER 8-0. Useful, but not on Tuesday's form. WATER POWBB 8-8. Always liable to effect a surprise. ADELPHI 8-5. Has a chauce on Winter Cup showing. RINGING CHEER 8-5. Has lost caste, and •will b« allowed to pay a good price. LORD ARGOSY 8-1. Ban good raees over the distance at Trenthaid. Cannot be overlooked. ARROWMAID 8-0. Not fancied. TAKtJ TAKA 8.0. Will be one of the leaders early. / TOBACCOLAND 8-0. No recent form. Some of the best sprinters' in commission in New Zealand are in the field, and several have shown recent convincing form. On liis running on Tuesday and at Trentham, Merry Peel Will probably be made favourite, with Lord Vnl and Boaeoii Fire nest in order of selection. 3.59 p.m.— STTMNER HANDICAP, Of 130 soVb. Hack conditions. One mile. mWBAVBW 0-8. Sag not many friends left, but Is liable to pay a big dividend when he does bis best. (JAY COUBT- 9-5. Was rot well treated in the early part of the Winter Cup,. and • wag never prominent. Wellington form cannot, however, be overlooked. NIGHT RECITAL O.si Is getting np in the weight*, bat is Improving all the time. Would appeal note over seven furlongs. CONSONO 9-1. A fresh hone with a reasonable chance. WEATHERLY 0-1. Was squeezed on the rails when well placed on Tuesday. Shinei over* mile. BZBZ 8-18. Bad at the barrier. Bat a good chance if he rets away favourably. NIGHT FLYER 8-11'. Slow over the early part, bat a solid stayer. LOOXBLBY 8-8. Sid not race well on Tuesday, but won this event last year with 6-3, Host be respected on form at the Combined Meeting. ' niBH CHIEFTAIN 8-8. Dealt with earlier. BLtTDE 8-6. Again too bit * field.

HOTOftLOW 8-3. win at Amberley m iJSS(|f9HH{ METAX, BIKD 3-1. £Lj?3MIMI hack. ' :iiH| XNOCKLONG 8-1. a** Tuesday, but trill W'OSSlill extra furlong. WAIEE JOtO 8 0. well, but is not liko4 j. TRANQUILLITY 8-0. Tf u Say, and Anished PIXIE GOLD 8-0. X« ROCKET 8-0. A youngster. Was gait iSgSMplb ing partner before th« SSJSwE «ld« chance. i^HSS HOME COMIXQ 8-0. Hat - Investors hare an to solve, and the best be Gay Court, Night ISLIKOTtor Bist^ffew Of 200 SOTS. . On» ajl!« j COMPEIS 10-5. Baa Otf i' St I Cup last Tear, then lost all cbtno«. Mi>»t le* TAST PASSAGE 9-13. Übli u® favourite. Has a blf furlongs, but carriad place to Retrtet aw' at Trentham. ■ KAMO 9-4. Furthet- edftoeti expected, but ma? 1* ia EETBACT 9-3. Has to be feSSW face of his Trebtßata HOT w SOA B ' u - COLONEL CTOKT7S 8-9. BMW Jiliv tfie start of the heated for second, a b«*d *JS'SiP tor Oats, one mile, at frfcwSPtfli be on hand to-day. "•■w .(J | MI NERVAL 8-4. lanraHn* ,"<*&■"' ~i stays on well. KATIKB 8-0. A solid up to this standard. . SEMPEE PABATUB tern interesting if lA 1 capabilities. - j GIGOLESWXCK g-0. SALTPOT 8-0. Does n 4 , CKAIQAVOK 8-0. An COLL 8-0. Ko fftrin. This event has yeatly 1 tussle, and with class so-gftgjfKlSj scnted on this occlusion, ing race should be «im» Passage, and Coloiufel to fight out the finish. , ■_ .

ged Shadow Wins Big Race.

ONLY ONE FAVOURITE PREVAILS.

The second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trot- ' ting Club's August fixture was held at Addington yesterday. The weather was fine but cold,, and the track was in much better order. As on Monday investors were not successful in their selections, as Red Shadow was the only favourite to win daring the day. Aretotis, winner of the opening event, and jfopromptu, who led the field home in the concluding race, paid handsome dividends.

*, 0B the ur».. uj... , . • JT«d pn»«P a: llC ' noUJ ' B b> " VlC ' XiKtajeeorsellandieapafte, JlTwSer. Tho racing throughout ™L « - u " h Mlcr thaD T l on Monday, and altogether sport wa* *JIL P There ivua a large attend opening day. Li'2.o*B 10. Stwgb W totalhator as aganis fI,V o» the corresponding d£ * £mcnts were again earned out jjSSt «•»»«? The result* arc affBOVEES' HANDICAP. - .Of 130 sovs: second horic 'SO horse 15 .or. from .take. "otter,, amn. ..sec class. aule sad » na!f - aged •wj»r-l»-)d-e. U3. - ». ch 111 First as edscr uer . 4^^-.b S Gayi'-ec s , ih. V foek't <-! i iu Great Amazon •"Sir •- E. J. Smith 0 /aP»iitr"» rn "»' Katuto aged nor "■jf?':. \V. J. Tomkinsoii O U3- : * Johntton's h m Meree Binsen uS'i 1 . BerkeU'« b if Todd Bingen f-jLJ „, . . Owner 0 isjXtHeXettjie's b ni Dolores aged 2-i .life- ' G - • MourUE ° "***'' AitcJiesott's br h Great XeliSß . • F. «. Holmes 0 rls's b s All Peters «iged 60 sd cowed the order ivas AreUaaton, Todd P-injcn. Katute. Dolores, and Todd Lonzia. Todd to Jhe back, but Arctotis vent it the far turn to lead into tm Xattte. Todd Bingen, l>oftttit tsd Todd Lonzia. Areas » *rin by half a length racfc, urith Todd Lonzia a siininf. Dolores ■<ra3 fourth. Tines , 3n»in SI l-u&ec. 3min .30 r traiaed by owner, Dunedin. i||e. Of ISO aori; MKO':d horse CO |m h* «*gJliv»-i» SOTS iTom atake -; ■■« i life ckjtTOne mile. c HEROD by I TUt Kb mare syrs r Vet " s ~<t. 3. Bryce. jun. 1 *-«. on«*a fca taijliagen aged 12 . .« , I , :V#lf; B. Kdwards 2 1 I—V. Att«Vi aged 24 i * t ~ ~ „ M. Ilolmos 3 *-J. il. XcSn«rr'adi. c ijaroii aged I r, J?' T „ ' L'?6.McKe D dry 0 gl-* Weatermin'a br.»%M o lta» «jrs A. Xcrri be Oar Bird aged %cr 3ML h r_ , . . :■ D.Bennett O *«*'* br e s*b« e ßy ,„ d } 2 RHTfahhu.' t J"* °* Holmes 0 Wn ■ "r s** 5 ** * ■ aged itS*: X. 'u.iw i"** 1 - *. Maidens O s»i,fBHSBM am 24 .. u. c . Wattß 0 Bab aged 24 t ahead of* Lily

V • finished well to wii by half a lengi I from King Pointer, with Oanleigh a siraili . distance away. Pluto was fourth. Times- ■ 1 -twin 29 2-ssec, 4min 30 3-ssec. tmin E 4-usec. 'Winner trained bv J. Uwc 1 J Hornby. " ... j BELGITJM HANDICAP, j tu liarncss. Of 200 eors; aCcond liorae -1 ' • sovs, and third horse 20 bovb from stale , I lmin lOaec to 4min Doaoc class. Tm ' f mile?. . ; ti—lJ. Tealien's br g Crt'XFlKi; by Mau ! o' War—Diadem more 6yrs 18 1 ! Owner I 11 —-It. Donald's b m Itokena s?rz scr Owner ' S—G. Stanley's eli in Silver de Oro -lyrs I *er • . ■ . . G. McKendry I 10 —L. V. Borlcett's b g Xolsonian aged • scr . . . . Owner i t —Jf. Gorman's cli g Nimbus aged scr j JF. B. Kdwards ! to—K. I£. Husband's b m Xona Bingen ! tiyrs s;cr . . . . Owner j T—tr. S. Walton's b m War Paint 4yrs scr . . . . J. Davidson ; o —G, J. Burton's eh g Wrecker 4yrs scr ; W. J. Tomkinsoii j -- —A. .McLcllan's cli m Gold Tinge syrs ; 1-' . . . . . . Owner ! 3-D. Tlodgers's b g Wild Guy oyrs 10 j Jr. Holmes I 4 — 3. J. Kennerley's ch g Kelp b'yrs 24 j ' Owner I 1- —(t. S. Smith's b m Erin's Lynn aged j uO . . . . . . Owner 1 j 'J—T. Smith's b g Boddy aged 4S K. J. Smith 1 ! With half a mile covorod Silver .de Or. led from Itokena. Xlmbus, War Paint, Goti Tinge. 3nd Xolsonian. N'imbus went t ] the front going down the back and with j ! round to go was in charge from Silver d Oro, Rokcna, Gold Tinge Xelsonian. Gunfire Wild Guy, Koddy. and Wrecker. The lead ors kept their positions along the back, wit! I Gunfire moving up. and tho order into tin j straight was Ximbus, Silver de Oro. Rokcna ) Koddy. and Gunfire. Tho last-named fin j ished well to win by a length from Kolteua I with Silver de Oro a neck away. Wrcckc 1 was fourth. Times —4min SOsec. 4min 34 I 1-osec, 4jnin 84 2-ssec. Winner trained b? j owner. Eleasant Point. LtttCOLN HANDICAP, !lu baraes.s. Of 200 bovs; second horso ic , receive 40 sovs, and third horso 20 sov: 1 from stake. 2min 47sec class. Ont mile and a quarter. j 2—W. 3. norland's b g GOLD COUN- ! TRY by Uey de Oro —Country Bolle I oyrs 12 . . . . M. Hotmos 3 ; 7—G. J. Barton's b g Golden Pedro I aged 12 .. tt. J., Torakinson C : 13^— H. ytafford's b g Pageant aged 12 i A. Holmes 11 I 6—-D. ilacdonald's b m Arachne aged j scr . . . . B. J. Mackle 0 i 11— W. Millner's br g Avenger aged scr 1 ' F. Holmes 0 ; S —C K. Bevoll's cb g Colorado uyrs scr E. B. Berry 0 4—D. Kodgers's blk g Dillon Logan 6yrs. scr . . • • W. Barron 0 D—K. C. JlcDermott a b m Festival oyrs scr . . Owner O 6—C. S. Donald's b h Grand Canyon Gyrs scr . . .. C. King 0 5—G. S. Donald's b g Morning Sun aged ecr . . • • • • Owner 0 I—J.1 —J. T. Paul's br h Great Parrish 6yrs Bcr . . . . J. S. Shaw 0 10— J. F. HcKendry'B ch m Belinda aged 12 .. . . G. McKendry 0 12— K. J. Smith's b g Mac Dillon aged 12 . . . • • ■ Owner 0 B—w.8 —w. B. Sticking's b g Nelson's Victory syrs 12 .. M. B. Edwards O 14— F. B. McFarlane'a b g Nimble Direct aged 12 .. ... .. Ownor 0 Passing the stands the order was v l "°n Logan, Great Parrish, Festival, Pageant, Gold Country, Nimble Eirect, and Golden Pedro. Dillon Logan led into the straight from Great Parrish. Festival, Gold Country, an.l Pageant. Gold Country finished well to win by two lengths from Golden Pedro, with Pageant half a length away. Great Parnah was fourth. Time*—2mi» 45 1-osec, 2m!n 45 3-ssec, 2min 46see. ; Winner trained by o.vner, Addington. AVON v HANDICAP, la harness. Of 250 bovb; second horse to receive 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. For unboppled trotters. 4min 39aec class. Two miles.

3 —Mrs E. Berryman's ch g GKEAT WAY by Peterwak—Medway aged 86 • • • • 0. S. Donald 1 4—G. J. Barton's b m Biddy Parrish aged S6 . . W. J. Tomkinson-' 3 3 w. HcLachlan's br m Ambition aged •24 . .* . . . . 0. King 3 9 —J. Fairbairn's b g Gemligbt aged ser J. Bryee, jun. 0 6—F.. McDonald's blk m Boneta aged 12 , B.' Townley 0 B—J.8 —J. Deyell'a cb g Nelson Ata aged 12 ' , A. Butterficld 0 11— J. McKendry's b g Quickflre aged 36 E. J. ymitb 0 10 —T. Alborn's ch g Cannonball aged 48 Owner 0 7 —E. L. H. Brown's gr m Fifa aged •<£ M. B. Edwaruu 0 X —Durbtfr Lodge, Ltd.'s, b g Wrackler aged 96 .. .. M. Holmes 0 2—J. Young's ch t Stanley T. aged 108 R. Young 0 5—J. It. Simpson's b m Olive Kelson aged 133 .. •• Owner O Ambition and Great Way were'bracketed. Nelson Ata opened up a bis S*V from Quickflre and Ambition over the oarly part, but passing the stands the order was Qu" R ; flre. Nelson Ata, Ambition, Oannonball, Great Way, Biddy Parrish, and Fifa. The leaders were the same going down the back, wita Stanley T. moving up fast, but he broKe in the straight when close up to tho leaders. Quickfirc led into the back the last time from Xelson Ata, Great Way, Ambition, Cannonball, and Biddy Parrish. Great Way followed Quickfire into the straight to win nicely by two lengths from BWdy Parnsh, with Ambition a neck away. Wr ? c IS « £ fourth. Times —4min 37sec, 4min dl -■■> see, 4min 38 3-ssec. Winner tra.ncd bj C. S. Donald, Belfast. j CANTERBURY HANDICAP, . I In harness. Of 250 sotj: second horse> Jo receive 50 sovs, and third horse 25 «ns from etoke. 4wln 83sec to 4m»n -ssec class. Two miles. 2—D. V.. Keroll's ch g COLORADO by Wrack—Osier Beauty syrs 24 IJ. B. Berry 1 6—G. J, Barton's br g WilrHS Dillon aged 12 .. . . W. J. 'i'omkinson . 5—J. Black's b g Sunny Bob aged 48 C. King 3 11— J. J. Kennerley's blk g Brentligbt Gyrs sc-r . . . • • • Owner 0 B—Houston Broa.' ch s Editor aged scr D. Withers 0 7—V. E. Sutton's b-g Sunny. Morn syr» scr . . . . B. Grice 0 5—C. P. Cameron's h h Sir Guy aged 3 2 C. S. Donald 0 9—T. Alborn's blk g Somerby aged 12 Owner 0 7_.T. A. Sniain's-b g Tarndale asred 12 J. McLennan 0 JO—J. Young's blk g Major Lind aged 24 U. Young 0 I—,i Bryce's b h Avrmont Chimes aged 36 . . . . J- Bryco, .inn. 0 i— W. J. loir's b m Cyone nged 36 F. Holmes 0 4_r. r,. Ward's br g Harvest Child aged 36 . . • • A - Holmes 0 IS—A.'H. Busch's b g Steel Aliased 36 d. McKendry 0 It'—D. Rodgers's blk S '>il'.on Logan Gyrs 48 . . . W. Barron 0 Sir Guv "and Sunny Bob. and Cyone and Harvest Child were nrackoted. Editor took up the running to lend past ho stands the first time, followed by W.lmn r>illon, Sir Guy. Sunny Morn. Major Lind, tnd Colorado. Down th* back no change in he order was made. ■«*'-=*»" «J!1 he stands »gain from a bunched field, ine l.ld raced down the \»*-iiUn el«.elri»cke«. Jditor, Wilma Dillon, Sunny Bob, and DH on > K « showing up prominently, led nto tho straight from 6unny Bob, W.lma Wlon. Sir Guy, and Somerby. »»*"** Irish Colorado got .through i« Vat J'»» Dilioa by • neck, with Sunns Bol> • similar

dißtanco away. Sunny Morn was fourth. Times—4min Slsec, -lmin 32 l-ssee, 4min 29 2-ssec. Winner trained by E. B. Berrv, Templeton. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP, « In harness. Of 250 soys; second horso to receive 50 bovs, and third horso 25 sovs from stake, limin 44scc class. One mile and a quarter. 10—M. C. Koran's h g IMPROMPTU bv Pedro Pronto—Petrova Oyrs scr ~,„,, .T. 8. Shaw 1 ■i—U. AT. Allan's br g, Hollo aged J 2 B—J. McDonald's b g Glenrossio r>yn 12 „ , ~ L. O. Thomas 5 - —J. loung b 1) li Colonial Boy 6yrs scr - !,• T > , R - Y ouiig 0 u— -» • Johnston sch m Enawali aged scr , , n G. T. Mitchell, juii. 0 I—A. Qu.gley's cb g Georgo Roy Oyrs , ?;'.'' ~ • • • • V. G. Holmes 0 '—" • L. Wimos sb tn Muriel de Oro aged scr . . . . m. Holmes 0 O—G. McKcndry's b g Delightful aged . ]-■ ~• • ■- . . Owner 0 0 — '■>• M. Denton a b g Groat Logan aged ~ '; ■■ • • • • L. Frost 0 1 -i—\. Alborn's blk g Vesuvius aged 12 - ■,, r. ■ Owner 0 ' —L. Grico's b g Kingcraft aged 2-i ... ~, „.. . D. Withers 0 lo ~ ' ■ "atson-s ch li Travis Axworthv ( aged 24 .... J. J. Kennorley 0 l-T-J. v>. Murphy's ch g Oarniel aged <!<> ~ O. S. Donald 0 o—Miss E. Hinds's u g Harold Logan a e e, l 48 . . . . A. Holmes 0 George Key and Muriel de Oro wove binckoted. Colonial Boy, Muriel do Oro, and Impromptu were tho early leaders, and with half a mile covered the oader was Colonial Boy, Muriel de Oro, Delightful, Georgo Rey. Glenrossio, and Travis Axworthy. Colonial Boy turned for homo just ahead of Impromptu, with GlcnrosPie and Muriel de Ovo " cx( - Tn a close finish Impromptu beat Rollo by .1 neck, with Glcnrossio a Bimilnr distaneo away. Muriel do Oro was fourth. Tunes—2min 4Gsec, 2min -.45 1-skcc, 2min 43sec. Winner trained by ,T. B. Shaw, Addmgtou.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

i-J A Dunedin-Ownod Winner. Beginning- better in tiie Improvers' Handicap tlmn be did on tlie first day, Aretotis was soon in a handy position. At the end oil two fuilojigs Great Amu- - >:on had established a clear lead from t; Great Nelson," Todd Bingen, Katute. tl and Dolores, with. Todd Louzin nearest ot' the remainder. Arctotia took the 0 lead with six furlongs to go, at which stage Great Amazon, Todd Bingen, Katute, Great Nelson, and Dolores were 0 bunched, and Todd Lonzia was right up vrith them. Aretotis was not afteru wards headed and he stalled off the fastu finishing First Wrack and Todd Lonzia in tho run to the post, to win by half " :t length, a similar distance separating u the second and third horses. Dolores was fourth, and then en rue Katute and 0 Todd Bingen. 0 Aretotis g;tvc a perfect exhibition of • 0 trotting and he was going Jiko a winner (l all tlie way. He bus often prejudiced :o good chances by breaking, but on this l' o occasion he did not look like making 0, a mistake. First. W'raek would prob- \ ably have won had she not changed her |J gftit at the end of a furlong and ~ lost ground. She showed great speed 1- over the final half-mile to come from '■ eighth position to be handy to the lead--4 ers at the straight. She received a > check shortly afterwards, but then found an opening on the rails, and finished . very well. Todd Lonzia, tho favourite, j again went an excellent race, but lie : " found his handicap just too much. lie j e had to cover a lot of extra ground ! coming into the straight. Todd Bin- j gen, Katute, and Dolores, who bad been i closest to the leader at the homo turn, j 1 all failed in the straight. Generally. ~ it was a fine contest to watch, and 1 I '.vith few all trcttod well. I 'i I Groat Amazon broke when in third i place passing tho half-mile. j j j Herod's Dash Handicap. j Country King, Alcrou, Some Guy, and ' Royal Comrade did not leave the mark ) well in the Dash Handicap, and vory little distance had been covered before ' Herod and Dusoliua were disputing tho j lead. Lily Bingen was in third place and Our Bird, AVrackccn, Steel All, i'rin- ' cess Mauritius, Country King, and Somj crby passed the stands in that order. Our Bird was first to weaken, and ho > lost his position \lown tho back straight. Wrackeen and Steel All were right on the heels of the leaders coming round 1 the last bend, and Country King and Somcrby were coming fast round the [■ field. Dusolina was beaten on reaching I the straight, and Lily'Bingen challenged . Herod, but the last-named stuck to his ! work well and finished half a length to J the good of Lily Bingen, with Somerby 1 half a length further back. Country Tving was next, followed by Wrackeen. Dusolina, and Princess Mauritius. Steel All fell in tho straight, but neither horse nor rider —F. Price—was hurt. Herod ran a sterling race, as ho was being ridden three furlongs from the post. He responded gamely under pressure, and fully deserved his success. Lih- Bingen enjoyed a perfect run, but although she was going slightly better than the winner at the finish, she could not catch him. Somcrby, the favourite, ran a sound race, but found his handicap too much. Country King does not often fail to go away correctly, and this fault probably cost him some of the stake money. Wrackeen raced bettor than she has done for some time, but Dusolina disappointed by her poor finishing run after looking certain to finish in the money. Tied Shadow Again. The King George Handicap resulted in a very exciting contest over the final furlong, Pluto, Red Shadow, Arethusa, : Cranleigh, and King Pointer lighting out ' a wonderful finish. Pluto took charge : at the end of two furlongs and he held command until the straight was entered. Arethusa was in second place to him at that stage. Cranleigh was in third position until halfway down the back straight the last time, where he was displaced by Red Shadow. Han-

diest of the others were Linkman, Regal Vovage, Reremai, and King Pointer. The field hunched during the last round and Hollo made a very fast run just before leaving the back straight. Once in the home stretch Red Shadow challenged Pluto and Arethusa, and he took the lead a furlong from the post. He had to bo hard driven to maintain his position when Cranleigh and King Pointer challenged, but he showed marked ten-. acitr and was first to pass the judge, Kin* Pointer being half a length to the bad,* and Cranleigh a similar distance away in third place. Pluto, Boi l'Or, Arethusa, Auto Machine, and Rojlo were next to finish. . Considering his runaway victory on Afondav, Red Shadow returned Ins admirers* a very good dividend. He removed all doubt about his bemg a genuine stayer bv the way he fought out the finish. King Pointer showed his best form since he ran third to Red Shadow and Camel at Easter. He was not favourably Viced in the middle stages, but he showed wonderful stamina" over Jlie final half nule. Cranloigh was placed in an awkward portion when headed by Red Shadow m the back straight, and although he was in fourth place he was boxed in on tlie rails He had to move about a lot m the straight to got a clear run, -but he finished on very gamely. Pluto and Arethusa. after running prominently, failed in the final pinch. Roi l'Or showed up best of the beaten division. Regal A oyaee was under a strong pull with half +ho journey covered and down the back the 'last-time she showed a good burst of speed, but her effort was short-lived. Hollo. Reromai, and Auto Ala'chino made bad beginnings. Gunfire's Second Success. •In spite of his mediocre showing on Monday, Nimbus was the best BuppoTtcd of the Belgium Handicap field. He had , every chance, as after running second : to Silver do Oro for a circuit he held \

i. ' command until the straight was entered, 9 but was beaten into sixth place. Gun- '■ ' fire was driven a very patient race by P. Teahen. Starting from 4*>yds _ behind he had worked himself into six n 0 place with six furlongs to go, but he s lost his position down tho back tho last <-' time. Taken to the outside, he was close up lo the leaders when slraighlened for the post. He then unwound a brilliant burst of speed, which ho sus--1 taincd to the finish, to get up m timo to beat Silver de Oro and Kokeua, who " were fighting out a desperate duel, by - a length from Rokena. with Silver de Oro a neck away. Wrecker was fourth... } Kelp fifth, and Nimbus next. D The winner, as on the lirst day, showed magnificent stamina, and lie 3 promises to reach good company this season. JRokcna paced an exceptionally 3 fine race. It was the first lime she had ) finished in the.money over a two-mile. journey. She was unlucky that she ' struck such a proved stayer as the win , ner. Silver do Cro paced a line race, and she should soon return to winning ) form. Wrecker was unlucky. He went away very badly, and he was not well ' placed at any stage. In the circuiii- , stances he went a particularly good race. Kelp raced solidly, and Koddy, after » being fourth into the straight behind ! Nimbus, Silver do Oro. and liokena, did not finish well. Warpaint was promi- [ nont for half tho journey. Gold Tinge, l who was fourth at the stands with_ a 1 circuit to cover, failed to stay. Wild [ Guy showed brilliance, but he was , beaten six furlongs from home. Gold Country Scores. Dillon Logan immediately took up the running in tho Lincoln Handicap from Festival and Great Parrish. At the end of half a mile Dillon Logan and Great Parrish were practically on terms, with Festival in third place. Pageant, Gold Country, Nimble Direct, and Golden Pedro were closest of the others. j Nimble Direct broke in the back j straight, but tho order was practically unchanged. Turning for home, Dillon Logan had a slight advantage from Gieat Parrish, but the leader quickly weakened and Great Parrish was momentarily in charge. Gold Country then issued his challenge, and went on to a comfortable win by two lengths, j Golden I.Vdro did best of the remainder to finish fast in second place. .Pageant j just beat the tiring Great Parrish for j third money. Morning Sun, Nelson's Victory, and Grand Canyon were next to finish. The winner was driven a patient race by M. Holmes, who had his charge in a good position throughout to bring him away at the right end. The race on the lirst day evidently did Gold Country a lot of good, as he. was going much more comfortably at the finish Uian he was on Monday. Golden Pedro was noi, well placed early, but he improved his position along the back, the last time. and once the straight was reached he came away very fast. Pageant surprised by his forward running, and an early return to winning form is predicted by his effort. Great Parrish again tired, and Festival was beaten at the home turn. .Morning Sun showed more pace than anything in the rac ■.' He was very badly away and was at the rear of the field with" half a mile to go. but iinished brilliantly in fourth place. With an even getaway he would have finished in the money.' Mac Dillon, Grand Canyon, Arachiie. Colorado, and Avenger began badly. ! Great Way's Good Display. j Gem light broke up soon after the start of the Avon Handicap and Bonela ur-as not long in following suit. Ambition was slowly away. Nelson Ata was j a long way in front'of Quiekfire at the ! I end of. two furlongs, but he stopped j j very quickly for Quiekfire to head him I | off beforo another furlong had been I j completed. Quiekfire, Nelson Ata. Am- '< bition. Cannonball. Groat War,' and | Fifa filed past tho stands in that'order When the mile post was reachod Quickfire was three lengths ahead of Nelson Ata, with Ambition, Cannonball, and Great Way following, with Stanley T. and Biddy Parrish on even terms. Stanley T. broke badly passing the stands, \ and his chance was extinguished! i Wrackler and Olivo Nelson were still a i good way back. Going down tho back i straight the last time Great Wav ran up | into third place, and turning'for the! judge Quiekfire was just showing out ' from Great Way. Ambition, Cannon- j ball, Biddy Parrish. Fifn, and Wrackler followed in handy positions. Great, Way had tho measuro'of Quiekfire a furlong and a half from the post, and Ambition.! was in second place a little further on. Great Way was not troubled to go on i to victory by two lengths, but there j was a great tussle for second place, j necks separating Biddy Parrish, Ambi-j tion.. and Wrackler. Biddy Parrish on the inside and Wrackler on the outside flnishpd very fast. Ambition broke right on the post. I This race was productive of some] sterling exhibitions of the true gait, j and the winner's display was excellent. I Stanley T. would probably have lent | great interest to the final'issue had he | not made a mistake. Olive Nelson j found the task set her beyond her j capabilities, although she trotted a fine] race. !

Aa Exciting Contest. Editor tried to make it an :i 11-1 ho-way victory in tlio Canterbury Handicap, but after leading to the" straight ho tired and was beaten into eighth -place. Wilma Dillon, Sir Guy, Sunny Morn, and Somerby were nearest to the leader for the first mile and a half, and Sunny Morn, had improved his position to be in third place at the three furlongs post. Colorado at this stage was near the rear of a bunched'field, and bis task looked hopeless. Sunny Bob, Wilma Dillon, Sir Guy, and Somerby swung into the straight just behind the leader, and then the hardest battle of the day ensued. Wilma Dillon, Sunny Bob, and Sir Guy were fighting out a great finish when Colorado appeared upon the scene. K. B. Berry was quick to avail himself of an opening, and under a strenuous drive he forced Colorado through to snatch the verdict by a neck from Wilina Dillon, with Sunny Bob a further neck away in third place and Sunny Morn right up. Sir Guy, Ayrmont Chimes, Harvest Child, Editor, and Major Lind finished at the head of the others. Ayrmont Chinios, the favourite, did not have a good passage, and he was a long way ' back turning for home. Tie finished very fast. Colorado's performance was of great merit, as he was not favoured with a good run, and it was only his stout finishing qualities which enabled him to win. Wilma Dillon was seen to niuoh better advantage than in his recent races, and his effort was encouraging. Sunny Morn, Sunny Bob, and Sir Ginput up sound performances, but Dillon Loga;, after showing brilliance with a round to go, stopped badly. Somerby failed to stay on. • An Outsider Prevails. j The Speedway Handicap saw the bracketed pair, George Key and .Muriel do Oro, made favourites, but George Key had to be pulled up at the end of a mile, as he could not avoid going over Delightful, who fell when just in front of him. Colonial Boy was iirst to show out, and his early attendants were Impromptu and Muriel de Oro. At the half-mile Colonial Boy still held command from Impromptu, with 'Muriel de Oro, Delightful, Glcnrossic, George Key, and Vesuvius following in that order. Enawah broke rounding the home turn and dropped out. Impromptu, Glen rossie, and Muriel dc Oro followed Colonial Boy into the straight, while Kollo was making a very fast run on | the outside. Colonial' Boy retired when I ehallengcd by liiipromptu and Muriel de Oro and Rollo joined in the tussle. The j trio were hard at it all the way up thei straight for Impromptu to prevail by half a length, Eollo' accounting for Gleurosßie by a neck. Muriel do Oro I

was fourth, and then came Colonial Boy, Vesuvius, and' Kingcraft. Impromptu was tenth choice, and lie returned his admirers a handsome dividend, ile was making his first appearance at the meeting and with conditions to suit him he -was always in the thick of the fight. .Had Tvollo not lost a great deal of ground'at the .start he would probably have reversed places with' the winner. Glcnrossie ran a much improved race, and ho is returning to form rapidly. Muriel de Oro was only beaten in the lust furlong. Kingcraft was closer at the finish than at any stage. Travis Axworthy showed a lot of his old brilliance for little more than a mile. Vesuvius shaped rather well considering it was his first appearance for I some months. HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW. MIDWINTEE HANDICAP. Of J.-jO soys. Trotters. • limin :i2sec class. Uno mile and ;i half. tiny t';irce . . sir liront Ncl.-on :!0 tireut Amazon scr .Mountain Mist :;u Katuic . . scr Vnlloden . . {)(> King's Voyage scr Sretotis .. 48 Merco JJingcu sir O'eniliaht . . -IS lii'lHiui . . scr Todd Loii/iia . . -18 Todd Uingcii .. sec All Peters .. 00 l''ii'.,t Wrack .. 12 Ambition .. 00 Dolores .. tM eireut "Way .. 1)0 LIGHTNING HANDICAP, !Of 1.-, i.i sov<. ::n,in :;o.s-e ehiss. One milo and a h-.ilf. Kureku liuy .. scr John .links .. 30 Tempest . . ,sci' Nona Jjiugun . . DO ' Aristotle . . 24 Our George . . Hji l'iUeli 2 1 Mister Hose • • 30 Holly Hank . . 21 Wild Guy . . no Kn.islcr .. '2l Tactless .. .18 I'eler Locamia 21 Ineligible.: Giro, Donna Guhallis, Harold DeiiYer, Lord Leslie. NATIONAL HANDICAP, j Of tiuo. suYs. 1 iniii 27sec class. Two miles, j Auto .Machine scr (;ed .Shadow .. 2 1 Impromptu . . scr Travis King Pointer ser ,\.\worlhy. 24 Lindbergh . . ser Author Jinks lit; lii'isii} \'(..ya!fe 12 (,'urmel .. ;a; jVcsuYius . . 12 IJoi l'Or . . IJG i'ree Advice . . 24 Uollo . . I.JO Glenrossiu . . 24 Harold l.o<;;iu 00 Kinscrafl .. 2 4 FEDERAL HANDICAP, of -jo., soy-. '2miii 17sec class. One mile and :i ipiarter. | A-ie .. ser Nocoro .. J 2 I Araehne .. scr NMsous j Avenger . . ser Victory I'2 Colorado .. ser ..'r. V eam .. 12 Dillon Uyan Mr l'lince.-s festival . . so- Mauritius 12 Grand Canyon scr si,' Guy . . 12 11 real 3'arrixli scr Somerby .. 12 -Morniupf bun ser Wilniti Dillon 12 i lioyal Comrade scr Viinble Direct .12 Some Guy . . scr I'l'ito . . 12 Sunehild .. srr Hold Country 'J I Tarndale . - M'f [;indbcrs!i . . 24 Wrackeen .. scr Kcrcmai .. 2 1 Belinda . . J2 .S.r Author . . 24 'Golden Pedro 12 Wiirplaiie .. 24 \t:ie Dillon .12 ••'olonial lioy .. ISO Ineligible: Count re Kinp, Dusolinu. Kditor. I'iiigcnu de. Oro. Uodd:, Sunny .Morn. Wilbur While, Wild Voyage. HEATHCOTII HANDICAP, t>f 25(i soys. 4min llosee class. Two miles.

;i lire/ilt . . m r Major Unci . . -4 lidilor . , st.'i* Nimble Direct iM s .\Foiitit:iin Ore mt Ayruiunl I Sunny Morn . . L'him<-s '.M\ I | Wilbur While fvr Cyum; . . ;i0 1 IJcrod ' ". . \'~ fir.iuU Canyon -»0 1 I Nelson's Harvest Child :)0 - ! Wtnry V2 wtoel All . . :;G I [ Sir (."uy , . ! 2 Dillon J.o;;;ui -18 Somorby . . I*J Colorado . . 18 Sunchild , . I- Sunny Hob . . 48 1 T.'irmlale .. 32 'Jolden "Pedro 72 Wilm.i Dillon LM Arolhusa .. 84 Ccor&c Key . . -4 Oranlcrsh . . 84 ' i <\'reat ParrUh --4 Vhito .. 81 • ! viuniiro . . 1M . ; l ; ADDINGTON HANDICAP, > | Qf 250 soys. Trotters. omin ii7s,c<• class. Olio > i inilo and a half. , f : | All I'otors . . ser l-'ifa . . 24 ! Ambition .. fire,it Way . . HO . j Uoneta .. ser 11 lion Voyage •• *SO . I Nelson Ata . . scr Kempton . . i!G Quirkfire . . «t Nelson's Boy u0 , j Biddy I'arrish j 12. Wrackler . . 00 f Admiral j Camtonball . 21 Olivo Nelson . . 8-1 1 j Ineligible—Great Amazon, Great Nelson, i j Mountain Mist, Yallodcn. j ISLINGTON HANDICAP, \ Of 200 sows. 4min <losee class. IVo miles. Lifebuoy .. scr Jiolcx .. 12 !Millic de Oro ser .Sister lioso .. 12 Nelsonian . . .ser Willi Guy . . 12 I Nona Bin','rn ser Awa-iti .. 24 Silver do Oro frr Kelp . . 2-t Symmetry . . ser Tactless . . 21 War I'aint . . ser Krin's I.yim 30 Wrecker . . s, r .\etla Orti . . 3(3 Nimbus . . see A'.eroti . . -18 i Gold I | Our Goorjjo .. 12 Morrison .. 4<J i liokena . . 12 | Ineligible-- K.viski-, Location, blaster Hoy. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. 2iui)i 4-Uec class; One mile and a quarter. Colonial ISov ser Logan's Pride 12 Cranlcigli .. ser liisyal Y».vn»i> 12 K nawali .. ser l; } i;io .. George Key .. ser Tom Tiuimb .. 12 Linkman . . ser Author .links . . 2-t .Muriel do Oro ser Kingoral't .. 2 1 Royal Silk . . ser Travis Delightful .. 12 Axworthy 21 Glenrossie .. 12 (,'arniel .. iii> Great Logan .. 12 I'iee Adviee Impromptu .. 12 lied Shadow lit! Kins. Pointer 12 Ineligible-—&ir Aullior. Transferred —From National Handicap lo .Heutlicote Handicap: Arethusa, Oranler,'h. From Addington Handicap to Midwinter llandicup: Gemlight. From Islington Handicap to Hcatheote Handicap: (Junlire, Herod. From Farewell Ilandieap to Federal Handicap: 'Lindbergh.

ANNUAL MEETING. \ NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. EXPENDITURE EXCEEDS RECEIPTS. The animal meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held last „ioht after the ordinary meeting. The president. Mr J. H. Williams, presided, and also present wvie -Messrs W. Hayward, T. J. W. Buxton, J. B. Thomson, « \\ Kellv, and H. C. llarley. Tho president said that the statement of the association's accounts for iho vear showed an excess of expendituro'over r.-ceipts of £261 los sd. This, at the period, was not an uncommon misfortune. While nearly all the different items of income had shown a decrease, the most marked had been that of fines collected. It reflected credit on the licensed trainers and horesmen, and was a state of affairs it was hoped would continue. It was found necessary to withdraw the deposit from the Post Office Savings Bank, due to fallen revenue, ami io the payment for A r oL IX. of the Stud Book. No doubt the spending power of those who usually ►ubscribe to the StXid Book accounted for few'-r sales -tr/an were anticipated. The work had never been self-support-ing, and, as showing how funds had I>cen drawn upon at times, it fell upon the association, as had always been the case, to bear a large portion of the cost. The association tendered their thanks to the owners and breeders who helped so materially in the compilation of tho work, and it was very gratifying to find that its production was so much apjjreeiated. Balance-sheet Analysed. From the balance-sheet, compared -with that of last year, it would be noticed that there had been a decrease under most of the headings of receipts. There was payable in the new season the os colours fee to secure the continuance of a further three years' registration. Of the 1768 colours registered in the office, 528 had already been renewed. The different items of expenditure were relatively the same as before. A sum of £SOO in the balancesheet was shown as a liability; that the association agreed to hand over to the conference on the eve of "the annual meeting in Wellington, so as to ease the levies imposed by the conference upon the clubs for the new season. A reduction in expenditure, which it -would be possible to make, should more than balance the accounts in the future. The Provident Fund receipts for the year were £1456 14s Sd. Belief to the extent of £583 lis 6d was granted to twenty-four claimants who had met with accident or illness, and £972 10s was invested by the trustees in New Zealand Government inscribed stock and debentures. Protests and Enquiries. There were fewer cases of protest and objections than usual, whieh the clubs were called upon to decide. Five protests were lodged against the judges' placingß, some on the ground of galloping, and others of ihterference, and all were dismissed. by the - clubs concerned. After review by the association, the club's action in each case was endorsed. In twelve cases the Judicial Committees enquired into the running of horses. In three eases of interference one was found to be accidental, and in the other eases, being more serious, the positions of the horses were reversed. la the other enquiries ©b- ' jeetion was made on the ground of inconsistent running, but on the evidence l in each case the club took no action, except in the Ngingbngingd case, when the: club imposed disqualification, and the. owner appealed to the association. The case was heard by the association, but it could find nothing in the evidence to prove- inconsistency, and so the appeal was allowed. Against this decision the club appealed to the conference, which allowed the appeal, and reimposed the- disqualification. 4t l desire to refer to the work undertaken by the members of the various committees of the association, especially the Licensing Committee, whose work throughout each year demands the devotion of much time and' consideration,'* the report concluded. ."Of well over 1300 licenses issued there were many applications requiring close. . invcrtigation, . the committee realising fully the responsibility of either granting or withholding a license." The report and balance-sheet were adopted. r Tribute to President. Mr Hayward, in speaking to the report, paid a tribute to the work of the president for the sport. He said that Mr Williams had conducted the affairs of the association admirably, and it was to be regretted that some of h'.s efforts did not meet" with the success . they deserved. licencing Committee's Work. The members of the Licensing Com- • suttee were accorded a vote of thanks ■ on the motion of Mr Thomson. Durj ing the year the committee issued 1300 ; licenses, and its work had been very ; thorough. The chairman of the Licensing ComJ mittee, Mr Hayward, and Mr Harley, a ! member of it, returned thanks for the - appreciation expressed. Staff's Work Appreciated. Thanks for the loyal work of the association's staff was embodied in a resolution moved by Mr Buxton. A vote of thanks was also carried to the Press for its co-operation during ; the year. BUSINESS OF ORDINARY MEETING. : The New Zealand Trotting Association held an ordinary meeting prior to the annual meeting last night. Mr J. H Williams presided, and also present vera Messrs S. W. Kelly, H. C. Harley, J. B. Thomson, T. J. W. Buxton, and W. Hayward. . •' The secretary of the Rotorua Trotting Club made formal application, in accordance with Rule 55, for registration to hold a totalisator trotting meeting. The letter added that it was the general opinion that in the erent of registration being granted a really live organisation could be established, with bright prospects of holding a meeting in the autumn of next year, about April 22nd luhaps. The meetings would be held m Rotorua which it v. a-, stated was distant 67 miles from the nearest trotting coarse, and within 50 miles of which «aly tWoT racing, clubs held meetings. • The application was granted by unani«*oa> v»te. r Wkf SeqjMct for Railway Concessions, Hi %b& Hon. Adam' Hamilton," Minister ■for Internal Affairs, wrote stating that

he had received the association's communication urging that the railway fares of passengers attending trotting meetings be placed on the same basis as tho one-day excursion fares. He informed the association that ho had noted the reasons tho association had advanced to support its appeal for a concession, and he felt certain that the Railways Board would give the matter full consideration. The General Manager of Railways, Mr P. G. I?oussell, wrote acknowledging the association's request, and said that it would receive consideration before further reply was given. Deaths cf Horses. The following deaths of horses were reported.—Altair, owned by Mr J. E. Simpson, of Karamea; Irvav. owned by Mr W. Warren, of Burwood; Kentucky Direct, owned by Mr J. Kenny, of Otokia; Jean McEhvyn, owned by Mr D. B. Eevell. of Auckland; Jingle, owned by Mr H. W. Kitchingham, of Greymouth; Olatrice, owned by Mr S, W. Kelly, of Wellington ; Salamander, owned by Mr E. A. McMillan, of Auckland; Speed Queen, owned by Mr G. McMillan, of Auckland; Stadium, owned by Mr .T. Morland, of Rakaia; Taruna Mary, owned by Mr O. T. Evans, of Hawarden; and Young Winnie, owned by Mr M. Gorman. Disqualifications Endorsed. The stipendiary steward, Mr A. Commons, forwarded a reply to H. Frost's complaint regarding- the disqualification of the trolter Dilfashion from first place for galloping past the post at the Hawko's Bay Trotting Club's Meeting in June. It was decided to accept the explanation given by the stipendiary steward and also to endorse the action of tho club. The secretary of the Methven Club advised that, the .ludieial Committee had disqualified Royal Wrack from a race because tho driver, R. McKcwcn, had used an ear twitch. The action of the club was endorsed. Conditional Licenses. Conditional trainer's licenses for three months were granted to B. A. Jarden. A. C. H. Kerr, C. E. Moriarty, D. F. McKcndry, and G. Caddy. Conditional horsemen's licenses for three months were granted to G. Caddy, A. E. Dawson, A. T. George, D. Gough, B. A. Jardcn, C. R. Moriarty, D. F. McKcndry, J. J. McMullen, and J. E. Owens. A conditional license for three months to ride only was granted to J- Paton. Pive Years' Disqualification. Disqualification for five years was imposed upon W. R. Boyd, of Auckland, for racing horses and failing to register a joint interest in such horses.

ONE NEW MEMBER.

RESULT OF ELECTIONS. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. The result of the election of members to the New Zealand Trotting Association for the 1932-33 term, in'which all registered : clubs in New Zealand vote, was announced at last night's annual meeting of that body. The members of the association for the year, as a result of the elections; are as follows: —Messrs J. H. Williams, J. B. McKenzie, J. M. Samson, W. Hayward, J. P Thcmso:i, H. W. Kitchingham, S. "V,. Kelly, B. McCarthy, and T. J. W. Buxton. Messrs T. J. W. Buxton (North Island), and H. C. : Harley, J. H. Williams, and J. B. McKenzie (South Island) wfcre retiring members seeking re-election. Mr Samson replaces Mr Harley on the new association. The details of the voting were as follows: — , North Island. ■ '■•■■ Votes. T. J. W. Buxton .. 22 J. McDonald .. 8 , . Total ..30 , South Island. J. H. Williams .. 24 J. B.: McKenzie •• 21 J. M. Samson . •.. .14 H. C Harley ~ 13 S. G. Holmes •• 5 B. J. McKenna • ■ 4 ' , E. F. Healy / .. 3 J. R. D. Johns • • 3 H. J, Otley ..3 Total ..90 There were four informal votes and one club did not vote. Beferring, to the result, Mr W. Hayward said that it would be a sincere regret to all .members that Mr Harley had lost his seat, especially as the margin—one vote —was so small. To show now necessary it was that the majority of the Board be residents of Christchurch, Mr Hayward pointed «out that Mr Harley's lpss would mean that the Licensing Committee would be in: an awkward position. Mr McKenzie was on leave of absence, and Mr Harley. previously the other member with the speaker, of that committee, had lost his seat. It wUs impossible for members in Auckland, Wellington, or Invercargill to come to Christ church for subcommittee meetings, at which a great deal of the association 'ai. business must necessarily be done. Mr Harley had done most valuable work for the association, and had been an able colleague, whose knowledge of the sport was perhaps second to none in the Dominion, and whose sense of fairness was outstanding. He was sorry that he was lost to the administrative side of the sport, but expressed'a hope that his services would not be lost to the sport altogether. The president (Mr Williams):-Mr Harley may rejoin the association at some future date we hope. Beplying, Mr Harley said that he was delighted that so many of his-colleagues on the association had been returned. He himself did not want sympathy, a3 it would have been much more serious if some of the other more valuable members had been defeated. He knew that there had been a certain amount of feeling regarding actions of the association, and efforts had been made to displace certain members. He hoped that what ho had done had been justified, as he had always aimed at doing what he thought right and proper. (Hear, hear!) Mr Samson, who replaced him, would be a valuable member, Mr Hartey added, as he had been a member of the association before, and he expressed the opinion that the new association would constitute an able body. (Applause.)

THE RACING YEAR.

MR J. J. CORRY HEADS OWNERS' LIST. CHIEF Rt'LER MOST SUCCESSFUL SIRE. [THB PRESS Special BerTice] WELLINGTON, August 10. Mr J. J. Corry, with prize money totalling £6275 10s, was the most successful owner in the past racing season. Bronze Eagle was first on the list of winning horses with £3S4O. The "New Zealand Eeferee" to/day publishes a list of successful owners, horses, and sires. The following comprise the first twenty-five- on the winning owners' list: — £' s. J. J. Corry 6275 10 J. M. Samson ... ... '1558 10 Dr. W. C. Ring 3340 0 Sir Chas. Clifford ... 3313 10 Smith Bros. 3395 0 Dr. M. G. Louisson ... 3282 0 C. T. Keeble ... ... 3215 10 T. A. Duncan ... ... 2643 0 11. T. Reid 2435 0 J. Fryer 2375 0 P F. Campbell 2370 0 W. R. Kemball 2216 0 D. P. Wilson 2183 0 J H. Prosscr ... ... 2075 0 V. Riddiford ... ... 1881 0 A. Alexander ... ... ISOS 0 E. M. Fitzgerald ... ... 1790 0 G. New ... 1777 0 W. T. Hnalett ••■ ••• 1770 0 T. Invpev ••• ••• l"lo 0 Mrs W. D. Graham ... 1640 0 E. and N. Foreman ... 1625 0 G. D. Greenwood ... ... 1620 0 G. J. Quirk© lo&> 0 W. J. McLean loiO 0 A. F. Symcs ... ■•• 151° ° Winning Horses. Wins. Places. Ann. 4J Bronze Eagle ... 4 3 3840 Peter Jackson ... 5 5 2555 Admiral Drake ... f • o 2459 Conrpris ... 5 5 2370 Gay Crest ... 4 10 2265 Great Star ... 5 3 2000 Cricket Bat ... o o 1700 Landmark ... 7 8 1613 Billy Boy ... 4 4- 1595 Croupier ... 5 5 1040 Sunny Sky ... 6 6 1520 Inflation ... 5 5 . Uo2} Tea Trader ... 4 7 1330 Silver Ring ... o 2 1239 Golden Wings ... 2 5 123.* Speedmint ... 6 6 I^o Lady Quex ... 4 8 1205 Arrow Lad ... 4 2 1095 Jaloux ... 2 5 1085 Antique ... 3 3 l0«o Huntingdon ... 9 5 1065 Gibraltar ... 7 6 1000 Arisus ... 5 4 930 Lack .- 2 - poO Little Doubt ... 4 6 9io Chief Ruler heads the winning sires list with 88 wins find 136 places, and £14,098 in prize money. Hunting Song is next with 88 wins, and 130 places and £1C,948 10s in prize money.

WINNING LIST.

THE TROTTING YEAR. MR G. J. BARTON ON TOP. [THE PKBSS Special Berries.] WELLINGTON, August 10. The "New Zealand Beferec*' publishes to-day the trotting statistics for tho year just closed. The principal winning owners were:— ..' >■ & p. G. J. Barton .. •• -.5519' 0 11. F. Nicoll ... .- 2669 0, J 11. Corrigan .. •• 2t17. 10 W. McDonaW •• •• 2080 ° Miss E. Hinds .. • • 2030 0 L. F. Berkett .. • • 1710 10 Mrs M. Harrall • • • • 1703 0 J. J. Kennerley .. .. 1684 10 R. Wanden .. .. 1583 0 C. Moran , •• ~. 1480 0 .L McDonald .. .\ 1450 0 B. Grice .. »• 1445 0 C. P. Cameron .. .. 1403 0 G. Deyell .. .. 1395 0 J. Young ■•■■.: .. 1246 20 W. J. Morland .. .. 1102 0 H. M. Allan .. .. 1110 0 J. W. Murphy -.. .. 1104 0 J. F. McKendry .. .. 107(5 0 F. B. McFarlane .. .. 1051 0 S.-A. Edwards .. .. 1040 0 D. Bodgers .. ~ • 1015 0 J. E. Simpson ... .. 940 0 E. C. McDermotfc .. .. 931 0 E. B. Husband .. .. 904 0 J. Bryce .. .. 910 0 Winning Horses. ' Wins. Places. Amount. & Harold Logan .. 5 5 ■ 2000 Satin Kihg ... 6 i 1930 Eoyal Silk .. 6 1 1705 Glenrossie .. 2 ■ 3 1450 Red Shadow .. 6 7 1395 Bcgal Voyago .. • 3 3 ] 390 Free Advice .. 2 7 1205 Kollo ..4 n 1110 Gold Country .. 5 5 1080 Impromptu .. 5 5 1071 Tempest .'. 22 - 1035 Cranleigh ... 5 - 4" 1040 Olive Nelson .. 4 - 940 Ayrmont Chimes 4 2 .910 Ciro .. 2 5 597 George Bey .. fi 2 873 Auto Machine .. 3 2 830 Kingcraft ... .1. 2 §3O Sir Voyage .. 3 3 810 Warplane .. 2 3 790 Kewpie's.Triumph 6 . 5 .705 Araboiid' .. 3 :; 705 Roi l'Or . .. 1 v :? 700 Worthy Queen .. 7 ]. 075 Harold Thorpe .. 1 1 575' Arethusa -.2 6 675 On the sires' list Bey de Oro. with 50 wins and 91 places and £8662 10s 'n prize-money, is first; and Nelson Bin<*en with 60 wins, 129 places, and £8231 hi prize-money, is second.