RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 21034, 9 December 1933, Page 18

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES December 9, 11—Woodville J.C. December 16—Hororata R.C. (at Kiccarton). December 16—Napier Park R.C. December 16 —Waipa R.C. December 26—Poverty Bay T.C. December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 27 —Westland R.C. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. December 26, 27—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 27, 29 —Manawatu R.C. December 26. 28, January 1, 2—Auckland R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES December 9—New Brighton T.C. December 26 —Gore T.C. December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26, 27—Wairarapa T.C. December 26, 27 —Westport T.C. > December 27, 29, 30—Auckland T.C. December 29—Winton T.C. 1934. | January 1, 2—Canterbury Park T.C. January 3—Westland T.C. January 4, s—Greymouth T.C. January 9—Reef ton T.C. January 13 —Wellington T.C. January 20—Timaru T.C. January 25, 27 —Forbury Park T.C. February 3—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. February 3, s—Nelson T.C. February 17, 21—Auckland T.C. February 24—New Brighton T.C. TURF GOSSIP Reminders. Acceptances for the Hororata Racing Club's annual meeting will close at 8 p.m. on Monday at the office of the Canterbury Jockey Club. Nominations for the Waikouaiti Racing Club's annual meeting will close with the secretary at Waikouaiti at 9 p.m. on Monday. Nominations for the Oamaru Jockey Club's New Year meeting will close with the secretary at Oamaru at 9 p.m. on Monday. Waikouaiti Cup. The Waikouaiti Racing Club has been presented with a cup valued at 30 guineas, which will be attached to the stake for the Waikouaiti Cup, to be decided on January 2. Trains to Riccarton. Arrangements have been made by the Railway Department to run trains from Christchurch to the Riccarton racecourse at frequent intervals from 11.50 a.m. on Saturday next, on the occasion of the Hororata Racing Club's annual race meeting at Riccarton. Return trains will leave at the conclusion ot the programme. At Woodville To-day. The only racing in New Zealand to-day will be that conducted by the Woodville District Jockey Club, whose summer meeting will open with a wellfilled programme. The following horses can be expected to race prominently:— Manga-atua Hurdles: Air Laddie, Manuiri. High Society; Maiden Plate: Werohia, Treasure Hunt, Windward; Bolton Memorial, Brambletorn Fairway, Courtyard; Nursery Handicap: Lord Hereford, Sweep Clean, Burnish; Oete Handicap: Passion Fruit, Equitant, Souchong; Mangarawa Hack Handicap: Pladie, April Fool, Lady Ronald; Whariti Hack Handicap: Catalogue, Lovecourt, Senior; Borough Handicap: King Thomond, Emotion, La Poupee. Fashionably Bred Winner. Caliente, a winner at the recent Takapuna meeting, is a four-year-old filly by Polaz'el from Phar Lap's own sister, Fortune's Wheel, and was purchased, as a two-year-old at the Kaituna stud dispersal by Mr J. L. Webb, of Auckland, for 55 guineas. A Valuable Race. According to a Sydney writer, there is a-possibility of the Centenary Melbourne Cup, to be run next November, being worth much more than the £ 10,000 and trophy already announced. Mr L. K. S. Mackinnon (the Victoria Racing Club chairman) and his committee would like to make it £20,000. Revenue from four good days at the recent spring meeting may help even to this unapproached Australian stake, and who will say that further success at the summer and autumn meetings at Victorian headquarters will not prove the deciding factor in urging .the Victoria Racing Club's executive to this ambitious flight? Light-weight Possibility. • Silver Streak won the Stewards' Handicap under 7-2, and a rise of 81b in the Auckland Railway Handicap is not severe. Last year The Quorn won, the Canterbury Jockey Club's Members' Handicap with 7-3, and followed it up by taking the Railway under 7-6. Such speedy lightweights are generally dangerous in leading sprint events. Mr Henrys gave Silver Streak 8-1 on the concluding day at Riccarton in the Members' Handicap. He did not win, but he ran an excellent fourth. Croupier was second with 9-7, so Silver Streak is now in 51b better. sTot for Ellerslie. Limarch went out for a spell last week (says a Sydney paper). Although for. sentimental reasons an attempt on the Great Northern Derby in Auckland waa considered, the colt's trainer thought that in the short while' and the trouble experienced with his feet, justice could not be done. Australian Sire Dead. The successful Western Australian racehorse and latterly valuable sire, Jolly Beggar, died recently. As a galloper he was known as a Western Australian, Perth Cup, and A.J.C. Derby winner, while in 1913, in Melbourne, he lost the V.R.C. Newmarket Handicap (six furlongs) by a neck to Relievo. As a successful sire his pedigree is of interest to New Zealand-1 ers, as he was a son of Ayr Laddie from Lady Trenville, a descendant of the noted. sire Trenton, by Musket from Frailty. Jolly Beggar was the best-known sire in Western Australia. Plunge that Failed. Followers of J. T.. Jamieson's stable left their money with the bookmakers when they backed Tironui "first-up" in the second Flying division at Kensington on November 29. Tironui finished out of a place, the race going to the rank outsider Dango. Tironui had not been seen in public since his success at Moorefield in May, but his recent gallops pointed to the possibility of a "first-up" plunge, and the bookmakers did not take much risk with him. It was probably the lack of a race that brought about Tironui's downfall. He had to be hurried along to keep within striking distance of the pacemaker, Dollar Princess, and weakened after making a final dash along the rails about 100 yards from home.

A Wise Restriction. . A mutual arrangement has been made by the Southland racing and trotting clubs under which a horse will not be allowed to start until all nominations, acceptance, and riding fees are paid. A Bargain Missed. If the New Zealand two-year-old Whenuakura should continue his present superiority and develop into a firstclass horse later in his career, one prominent Sydney racing man will have reason to regret his haste in dismissing the colt because of the age of his dam, Silver Link (says a Sydney writer). Before he had commencedi to race Whenuakura was on the market at a reasonable price, and enquiries were commenced by the Sydney man, who, not having raced a horse for many years, was tempted to buy the colt and bring him to Australia. His advisers, however, reminded him that Silver Link was more than 20 years old, and that it was tempting Providence to expect her to throw a good horse at that age, and so he remained in his retirement. Mr W. Kirkland, the owner, when he came to Sydney recently, intimated that Whenuakura would be brought over for the Australian Joelcey Club's autumn meeting. Being a gelding, the youngster cannot run in the Sires' Produce Stakes, but he is eligible for the Champagne Stakes, and other good prizes can be picked up with him. Perhaps he will be again on the sale list, but the price will be many times greater than that for which he could have been picked up a few months back. Racecourse Incidents in Sydney. A touch of brightness at Warwick Farm on November 24 surrounded two obscure animals named Court Scene and Doubtful Maid. It was another case of much ado about nothing (says a Sydney correspondent). Almost every regular when he landed on the course received the news that there was a "ring-tail" in the second heat of the Maiden Handicap, namely Court Scene. Court Scene turned out to be an aged and not very prepossessinglooking black gelding by Double Court owned and trained by one G. G. Phillips. So persistent were the rumours that the stewards had to make some enquiries. Phillips was called in, and explained that the gelding had not been trained until he was five years old. Registration papers were inspected and officially all was declared in order. Court Scene started, was very solidly backed on the strength of the rumours, but ran only a moderate race among the fourth-raters, beating two home. So much for the ring-in who proved just a bookmakers' benefit. A Comedy Act. Doubtful Maid, on the other hand provided some real comedy. Carded as a five-year-old by Tea Tray from Indecisive, she was brought on to the course and "strapped" by two women. Her owner-trainer, Mr P. Kennedy, engaged A. Knox, and told him the mare was a certainty. What Knox thought when he saw his mount is not on record, for she was hog-fat. Naturally she did not show up, and after the race Kennedy had Knox before the stewards, and charged him with not doing his best on the mare. Knox did not exactly ease the tension by telling the stewards that the mare was no good at all. To this Kennedy countered with a statement that she had run half a mile in 45sec on a suburban track. Even this did not impress the stewards, and they decided in favour of Knox. It is suggested that it must have been a short half-mile, and so another owner has been lost to Sydney. English Racing Season. November 25 saw the end of the English flat racing season. With the assistance of Hyperion, Lord Derby is at the head of the winning owners list, his horses having won £27,559. Lord Derby's family has been connected with the turf for more than a century and a half. The original Derby colours—green and white stripes —were registered as long ago as 1780. A black jacket and white cap replaced them eight years later. The present Earl (Edward George Villiers Stanley) succeeded to the title in 1908. One of his ancestors, the twelfth Earl, was largely responsible for founding the Derby and the Oaks, named after his home, The Oaks, Surrey. The Derby has been won only three times by horses carrying the colours of the Earls of Derby. After the founder's Sir Peter Teazle won in 1787 no Earl of Derby succeeded m winning until the present Lord Derby s Sansovino scored in 1924. Hyperion, however, proved good enough _ this year The Two Thousand' Guineas, the Oaks, and the St. Leger have often fallen to the Derbys. . Lord Derby has a large stud at Knowsley, and in 1929 was England's most successful breeder. He has very definite views on the expense of racing, which he admits is his chief amusement. The Runners-Up. Lord Glanely, who is second on the list of winning owners with £23,852, is one of Britain's greatest shipowners. He is a fearless buyer of bloodstock. Probably the Australian, W. John-i stone, who has been so successful in France, will be first jockey for him next season. H.H. Aga Khan, whose horses have won £19,311 for the season, is a leading figure on the turf in S England. One of his first investments ! as a racing man was the purchase of The Tetrarch filly Mumtaz Mahal, for 9100 guineas. She won £13,933 for I him. In 1930 his greatest wish was granted, for he won the English Derby with Blenheim. On three occasions he has headed the list of winning own--1 ers The King's horses, who include Limelight, were successful in 10 races worth £BO2B. His Majesty continues to lend strong support to racing, and his successes. are well merited. P Fred Darling presides over one ox England's most famous training establishments, which is at Beckhampton, j Wiltshire. Horses in his charge won £44,276 for the season. F. Butters prepared the winners of £42,573, and horses from the stables of the Hon. George Lambton earned £34,549. Gordon Richards, of course, was the most successful jockey, having been first past the post in 259 races. Next to him is W. Nevett (72 winners). F. Fox rode 71 winners. Hyperion won more than any other horse, £23 179, and the progeny of Gainsborough were the greatest stake winners. They won prizes to the value of £38.138.

AUCKLAND T.C

FINAL PAYMENTS (press association teleoram.l AUCKLAND, December 8. After the final payments, the following remain in the Great Northern Trotting Derby (harness), of 350 sovs, one mile and a half:—Ringtrue, Great Chum, Chancellor, Rare Ray.

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders. Nominations for the Ashburtoi Trotting Club's summer meeting closi at 8 p.m. on Monday, when final for feits for the New Zealand Champioi Stakes must also be made. Nominations for the Greymoutl Trotting Club's summer meeting clost on Monday, at 9 p.m. Nominations for the Westport Trotting Club's annual meeting close or Monday. Acceptances for two trotting event: at the Hororata Racing Club's annual meeting close on Monday, at 8 p.m., al the offices of the Canterbury Jockej Club. From Durbar Lodge. Renegade, engaged in the Trial Handicap at New Brighton to-day, is a four-year-old gelding by Wrack —Nantwich, and will carry the Durbar Lodge livery. Nantwich was a very smart pacer some years ago, and won amongst other races the Sapling Stakes and Great Northern Derby. She was by Nelson Bingen from Pearlchild, the dam of Ciro. Unreliable. Belle Lorimer, who has won races at both trotting and pacing, but has not been an outstanding success at either gait, is now under the care cf L. A. McNeill, in whose colours she will race to-day. A change of trainers often brings a change of form, but in the case of Belle Lorimer, a mare by Nelson Bingen, her whole outlook on life will have to be changed. Like many of her sex and breed, she is not altogether reliable. The Bertha Bell Breed. Endurance, engaged in the Trial Handicap to-day, has faced the starter several times, but up to the present she has not shown the racing qualities that might be expected in a mare boasting her aristocratic lineage. She is four years old, by Wrack from Bertha Bingen, the latter a full sister to Great Bingen, their dam being Bertha Bell, a wonderful brood mare, by Peter the Great. As Wrack is also by Peter the Great, Endurance inherits a double strain of the blood that has helped to make the American trotter famous. Bracketed Horses. Horses that will be bracketed on the totalisator at New Brighton to-day are: Trial Handicap, Kotinga and Harvest Dillon; Improvers' Handicap, Emmeline's Last and Young Travis; Emily d'Oro and Golden Dollar; and Pukeuri and Trireme; Bowhill Handicap, Prince Author and War Chance; Saltaire Handicap. Lilian Bond and Lord Leslie. Luck of the Draw. With so many horses set to start oil the limit in different races at New Brighton to-day the luck of the draw will have something to do with the support accorded, and in the Improvers' Handicap at least three lines will be needed, with a distinct advantage to those who draw the front row. In this race the draw for post positions is as follows:—1 Red Gold, 2 Pukeuri, 3 Belle Amy, 4 Realeen, 5 Trireme, 6 Daniel, 7 Eddystone, 8 Young Travis, 9 Camera, 10 Evie Denver, 11 Emmeline's last, 12 Lone Derby, 13 Argolis, 14 Attralette, 15 Tricliff, 16 Llewellyn's Pride, 17 Golden Dollar, 18 Waving Corn, 19 Marie Louise, 20 Peter Wrack, 21 Real Burton, 22 Red Flyer, 23 Emily d'Oro, 24 Full Hdnd, 25 Happi, 26 Peter Wrack, 27 Prince d'Oro, 28 Great Seaman, 29 Stella Derby, 30 Attorney, 31 Liberty Parrish. In the Bowhill Handicap, in which the whole field of 10 is handicapped on scratch, the draw is as follows:—1 Vagabond King. 2 Ayr Lass, 3 Goldworthy, 4 Black Jester, 5 Plain Silk, 6 War Chance, 7 Banffshire Lad, 8 Tangatu, 9 Royal Clienault, 10 Prince Author. A Son of Peterwah. Wahnooka is by that brilliant trotter Peterwah, who for a long time held the two miles trotting record for New Zealand. Only a few of this horse's progeny have so far faced the itailor, but in Great Way he had a very speedy representative, and Enawah was a class performer at her best. Peterwah seems to have been sadly neglected by New Zealand breeders, for by Etawah from Janova, oy Peter the Great, he is one of the best-bred horses imported to New Zealand. Training: at Epsom. Peter Pirate CR. D. Kenuerley) conceded Silver Bingen (N. L. Craig) two seconds start over a mile and a half at Epsom on Tuesday morning and held him comfortably at the finish in 3min 24 3-ssec. Silver Bingen led for a mile, where Peter Pirate made a sharp move and ran up to him at the home turn. Finishing full of running, Peter Pirate gained an advantage, and completed the last half mile in Iroin 4sec, says the "Herald." It was an impressive display on the part of Peter Pirate. Silver Bingen went the mile and a half in 3min 27sec, the last half mile in lmin 6sec. Cimarron (I. R. Morrison) ran a mile and a quarter in 2min 50sec. He was not fully extended over the first six furlongs, but sprinted home the last half mile in lmin 3sec, without being driven right out. Cimarron revelled in his work, and there is no doubt but that this four-year-old is at the top of his form.

Inappropriate Nomenclature. Amongst the applications for registrations at last night's meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was the name Labour Day King. The name appeared to members to be too long, and it was decided to recommend to the owner the selection of an appellation with brevity a characteristic. The gelding in question is by Bingen King—Wilkin mare, and suitable nomenclature should not present any great difficulty.

Improving With Age. At last night's meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association application was made for the registration of tho horse Taiyang, who was described as a bay gelding 11 years old, by El Carbine—McKinney mare, owned by R. F. Ledingham, of Georgetown. After some discussion it was decided to grant the registration, subject to a declaration from the owner as to the age of the horse. Death of Stallion. Adioo Guy, foaled in 1910, was imported from America in 1929 by Mr G. Youngson, of Gore, who at last night's meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association reported the death of his stallion. Although Adioo Guy had only four years at the stud in New Zealand, he has left a number of youngsters that show promise of developing into good racehorses. He was a well-bred stallion by Guy Dillon (a son of Sidney Dillon and By Guy) from Adios, by Guy Wilkes—By By, by Nutwood (a son of Belmont and Miss Russell), from Rapidan by Dictator. The pedigree fairly bristles with strains of George Wilkes, and incidentally there is a certain amount of close breeding illustrated in the fact that By By, the maternal granddam of Guy Dillon, is also the dam of Adioo, the dam of Adioo Guy. This horse left a number of good performers on American tracks before being brought to New Zealand. New Zealand Gold Cup. In January, the Wellington Trotting Club invariably makes its principal race the New Zealand Gold Cup Handicap, but as no trophy is to be given this season, the race has been renamed the Summer Handicap. At last night's meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association application was made by the Wellington Club to have the name New Zealand Gold Cup reserved for next season's race. The application was granted.

NEW BRIGHTON T.C.

PROSPECTS DISCUSSED TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME The New Brighton. Trotting Club will present another of its very popular programmes for racegoers to-day and fine weather is all that is required to make it an outstanding success. The near approach' of the holiday fixtures gives this meeting an added interest, and in view of these the form of a number of horses will be keenly watched. There may not be engaged horses of the class of Harold Logan, Onyx, Great Bingen, and others that have made trotting history, but in Warbuoy the public will be afforded a further opportunity of seeing in action j an outstanding three-year-old—one of the best of his age ever raced in New Zealand. Indianapolis, too, a four-year-old, has had few superiors and though he is set what appears to be an impossible task for any horse, he is such a bold and brilliant pacer that his exhibition in itself will be worth a trip to the seaside course. The racing track, which has been carefully tended, is in first class order, carrying a thick sward, of grass, and as horses will be racing under ideal conditions and competition is keen, it will not surprise if some sensationally fast times are registered. The fields range from 32 in the Improvers' Handicap down to five in the two miles trotters' race. Generally, however, the fields are of the correct size to provide the best class racing, while the majority of the horses engaged in the different events are so even in quality that speculators will find a difficulty in deciding on the various favourites. Backers will be interested in the changed system of betting and dividends will be paid on the first, second, and third principle, betting for a straight-out win having been discarded. A special tram service has been arranged for the meeting and visitors will be well catered for in transport arrangements, while a bright programme of music by the New Brighton Municipal Band will entertain visitors during the intervals between races. The day's programme is as follows: 12.30 p.m.— TKIAIj HANDICAP, of 31)0 uovs. For trotters. 3min 51aec class. One milo and a half.

Two seconds to Triangle and Orphan Bingen respectively, at the recent Forbury Park meeting, will probably justify backers in making Wahnooka favourite for the Trial Handicap and a victory for C. S. Donald's trotter will not come out of turn. The race is open, however, and starting off the limit also is a promising sort in Alf Parrish. In a similar class race at the last meeting of the New Brighton Club, Kotinga finished third to Idanoe and Norman Fox, and thid form looks promising. The 48yds division may take some part in the finish, and Esther, Idanoe, and Mataunga are three speedy trotters. The final issue should be contested by Wahnooka, Kotinga, and Idanoe.

With a huge field engaged in the Improvers' Handicap, and all except one on the limit, the draw for places must have some effect on the ultimate result. Young Travis, who has drawn No. 8, and is therefore entitled to a front row position, was backed and beaten at Ashburton last Saturday, but even in defeat he registered a smart effort. He is bound to be one of the popular fancies. Real Burton, too, raced well at Ashburton,and may have been improved by the race. Attralette, from W. K. Tatterson's stable, has several placed performances to her credit, and having drawn No. 14 is not in as bad a position as some of the others. Red Gold, a member of C. S. Donald's team, was produced twice at Ashburton without showing any form, and the position of 28 drawn by Rewai may deter backers from supporting him. The placed horses may include Young Travis, Attralette, and Real Burton. 1.65 p.m.— MACE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovb. 4min 3Gsec class. Two miles. War Paint .. scr Guy Gordon .. SO Araljond .. U4 Mastor Roy ..• HO Ciro . . 24 Probationer . . 0(> Manoeuvre . . "4 Royal Drusus 46 A field of eight should provide an exciting contest for the Mace Memorial Handicap, and backers will have some difficulty in selecting a favourite. War Paint is on the limit, but her form during the season has not been sufficiently impressive to suggest her as a winner of this race, and of those on the 24yds mark Manoeuvre makes a direct appeal, and her form during the present season has been consistent. She has proved her ability to go two miles, and will be one of the favourites on the machine. Ciro has shown some promise in his latest efforts, and is a possibility, and there is a good word for Gay Gordon, an improving pacer with staying credentials. Master Roy must be taken on trust, but Probationer is a mare of distinct possibilities, and she has been racing well of late. In the hands of S. A. Edwards she will lack nothing in reinsmanship. Royal Drusus showed himself a class two-miler when lie won the Lyttelton Handicap at Addington last month, and as he is an improving pacer his chances must be considered. Royal Drusus, Manoeuvre, and Gay Gordon should share favouritism. 2.35 p.m.— BOWHILL HANDICAP, of U'O sovs. -nun soaoc class. One mils and a quarter. Ayr Lass .. scr Princo Author scr Banffshiro liey Direct . . scr Lad .«cr Roy.il (Jhenaulfc scr Black Jester Tangatu . . scr Goldworthy .. scr Vagabond King scr Plain Silk .. scr War Chance .. scr With 11 starters all off the one mark the Bowhill Handicap resembles a free-for-all, and here again a most interesting race should result. W. J. Doyle has two strings to his bow in Prince Author and War Chance, and the former, who showed especially promising form last year, is about due for another winning effort. Ayr Lass has not done much racing during the present season, and at her best is not a good one, but Rey Direct had some smart performances last season, and has only to repeat her best to be dangerous. Royal Chenault is overdue, but Tangatu has been consistent in his efforts, and there was a lot of merit in his victory in the Redcastle Handicap at Oamaru. Vagabond King returned his supporters a huge divi-

dend when he won at the last New Brighton meeting over a mile and a quarter, and he beat a fair field. He has a chance on this occasion, when the places may be filled by Tangatu, Rey Direct, and Vagabond King.

3.15 p.m.— NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. For trotters. 4min 45sec class. Two miles. Mr Penalty .. 2-1 Great Burton 72 liello Lorimef iiG Stanley Bingen 81 King'.s Voyage 00 The small field of five will contest the Brighton Handicap, and it cannot be said that there is anything exceptional in the field. Mr Penalty is long overdue, and Belle Lorrimer is unreliable. On his best form King's Voyage appears to be the pick of the handicap, and he should be followed home by Stanley Bingen and Great Burton.

3.65 p.m.— SALTAIRE HANDICAP, of 1:10 sovs. Bmiu 30soc class. One mile and n hull*. Prince Author Bcr Lilian Bond . . 21 War Bird . . tier War Boat . . 24 War Buoy . . i>er Lord Leslie , . ::(J Special Sun .. 12 Indianapolis .. I'J2 Gold Paper . . 24

The three-year-old War Buoy will be at a short price in the Saltaire Handicap, and on public form he certainly appears to dominate the position. A brilliant young pacer, his performance will be watched with interest. There, are several engaged that are quite capable of keeping War Buoy up to the collar, and one of these is the Methven-trained War Boat, a good consistent pacer and a rare stayer. Lilian Bond, too, has been racing well but unluckily, and she will add interest to the race, while if reserved for this event Prince Author will have to be considered. War Buoy, Lilian Bond, ancl War Boat should be the order at the finish. 4.35 p.iu.— WAINONI HANDICAP, ~£ 140 m,*>. 2min 48sec class. (Idb mi],., ;in d a quarter. ■Apex .. >,cr .Major Lind .. 12 Dusolins . . Err Master Hov 12 Reporter .. s. i- .Royal Drusus 12 Wild Guy .. mt .Some Guy .. 12 Arabond .. 12 Probationer .. 24 .. 3 2 George Roy .. ;iti •• 12 Royal Again 48 A number of those in the Wainoni Handicap claim other engagements during the day, and the field may be somewhat reduced. Of those on the limit Reporter may be the best, for though his racing during the season has not been impressive, he has only to produce his last year's form to hold a rare chance. Wild Guv displayed good form at Forbury Park, and must be considered, while on 12yds behind are Ciro and Royal Drusus, both engaged in the big race, and Major Lind who will be well suited by the distance. George Rey has been working nicely, and Probationer has form to go on. A good race should see George Rey, Reporter, and Royal Drusus taking a hand in the finish. 5.15 p.m.— ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in ynUdlo), of iyu sovs. 2min Kisec claws. <)»o mile. Accras .. Ber Royal Serene tcr Automatic .. mt Denver City .. 3° Llite Bingen ser Kriu's Princess 12 Holly Bank . . sci J Royal Comrade 24 Tnncess Tliea Bcr Wild Guy . . 24 A useful field of 10 saddle horses is engaged in the Electric Handicap, in which betting may take a wide range The Methven-trained Accras has shown speed on occasions and has displayed some ability with the weight up, while Erin's Princess, Royal Comrade, and Wild Guy are well-known performers. Wild Guy, Erin's Princess, and Accras should race prominently.

WOODVILLE DISTRICT J.C.

PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY The summer meotinff of the Woodvillo District Jockey Club will be opened to-day. The programme is as follows: 11.45 a.m.—

4.15 p.m.— WIIARITT HACK HANDICAP, of 70 kovk. Ouo mile and a distance. Kalmuck .. 9 0 Cataloguo 8 6 Swift and Rudtop . . 7 11 fc'itre 8 12 Grand Blow 7 111 Flower 8 t> Park Acre 7 JO Senior . . SO Hint . . 7 0 Lovecourt S (i Blue Boy- . . 7 0 5 p.m.— BOROUUIJ HANDR'AP, of 05 sovs. .Seven furlongs. King Senegal . . 8 4 Thomond 8 O West Toy . . 8 -l La Poupee S 1) Aaton . . 8 2 Fmotion . . 8 5 Sanguine Copper King K 5 King 7 11 Forestry . . 8 5 Cuticle . . 7 11

\.Z. TROTTING ASSOCIATION

MEETING OF BOARD A meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held last evening. There were present: Messrs J. H. Williams (president), J. R. McKenzie, S. W. Kelly, H. W. Kitchingham, J. B. Thomson, and W. Hayward. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs J. M. Samson, B. P. McCarthy, and A. W. Buxton. The Western Australian Trotting Association advised the removal of the life disqualification imposed upon C. A. Jackson for ringing in and corrupt practices with the gelding Magnet, alias Von Chief. The action of the association was endorsed. The association also advised that it had endorsed the decision of the stewards of the Western Australian Trotting Club in disqualifying H. Jordon and J. Boreden for life for ringing in Miss Dudley as Miss Olga at the meeting of the Northam Trotting Club on September 29. It was explained that Miss Olga is still owned by G E Johnston, who was held blameless, and he and the mare were exonerated from blame. The action of the association was endorsed. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club reported on an enquiry it had held regarding the running of the New Zealand Derby. T. A. Candy, driver of Morello, had entered a protest against War Buoy (M. B. Edwards) being awarded the stake on account of interference. T. A. Candy in evidence, had stated that Edwards had crossed his horse at the start of the race and at the next turn he did the same thing. The next time round at the same place Edwards had repeated the performance. He had called to Ed war,is several 4 .imes to keep a straight line and give him a chance. M. B. Edwards had said his horse broke and galloped out at the start. When he steadied his horse at the corner Candy called out, and this is all that he knew about the matter. Candy's horse did not touch him at any time. C. King, driver of Guy Junior, said he was not interfered with by War Buoy. He was close enough to see any interference that might have taken place. G. Rutherford said he was a track steward, and as the horses were approaching the bend the last time Edwards came out from the rails a sulky's width. Candy ran up on the inside, and Edwards chopped across He heard Candy say: "You have chopped me at every corner." Eventually the protest was dismissed, but Edwards was fined £ 10 for careless driving. The action of the club was endorsed. T. A. Candy applied to the association for a refund of the £5 he had lodged as a deposit on the protest Mr McKenzie considered that the protest was in a manner justified, and he moved that the deposit be refunded. This course of action was endorsed. An application to be heard in support of the granting of a driver's license was received from M H Dawson. It was the considered opinion of the board that no good could come of an appearance before the board, judging by reports received, and it was decided to convey this information to Dawson. An application for the removal from the schooling list of the horse Ayrmont Chimes was received. This horse, after falling in several races about a year ago, was debarred from starting again until his owner-trainer, J. Bryce, could prove that the horse had mended his bad habits. On Tuesday last Bryce gave an exhibition at Addington, and the horse was removed from the schooling list. Mr McKenzie said he had witnessed the trial, which was ver.v satisfactory

-from every point of view and was conducted under practically race conditions, the horse changing and interchanging positions several times and racing away at the finish. Mr Hayward said it was a very genuine trial, and the horse moved in and out of his field like a perfect racehorse. The trial was entirely to the satisfaction of the licensing committee, and' he would suggest the horse's removal from the schooling list. Mr Thomson seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. The licensing committee recommended that conditional horsemen's licenses be granted as follows:—J. T. F. Aitcheson, R. B. Flood, J. Halford, M. R. Hibbs, R. J. Joyce, A. J. McLellan, A. F. C. Rushton, F. J. Tamblyn, and K. T. Wroblevski. A rider's license only was granted to W. K. Todd. Deaths of the following horses were reported:—Adioo Guy, Alert, Bob Elliott, Betty Martin, Marcheto, Myrtle Leaf, and Sweet Nut. The next meeting of the board was fixed for February 2 at 7.30 p.m. unless it was deemed necessary to call the board together at an earlier date.

PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY

SUMMER GAMES Persons who intend to watch the playing of summer games this afternoon have a big programme of fixtures from which to make their choice. Matches will be played, or races run, in practically every summer sport. Most of the senior grade competitions are now advanced to a particularly interesting stage, and today a great deal of importance attaches to many of the games. The fifth round of the Canterbury Cricket Association's first grade competition will begin at Haglej' Park, Lancaster Park, and at Sydenham Park. The draw is as follows: —Old Boys v. Riccarton. Hagley No. 1; East Christchurch v. St. Albans, Hagley No. 2; Wast Christchurch v. Lancaster Park, Lancaster Park Oval; Sydenham v. Old Collegians, Sydenham No. 1. The Suburban Cricket Association's senior draw for the fifth round, beginning to-day. is as follows: Mairehau v. Sunnyside, at Sunnyside; Shirley v. Beckenham, at Beckenham; Working Men's Club v. Railway, at Sydenham No. 9. Senior Tennis. The leading tennis players of Christchurch will be seen in action at Wilding Park this afternoon when the second round of the Canterbury Lawn Termis Association's senior inter-club competition for the Harman Shield will be played on the grass courts. United I. will meet Linwood, C. Angas, Canterbury and former New Zealand champion, playing A. R. Cant in the first singles- match, United 11. (headed by T. Rhodes-Williams and H. Dymond) will play Cathedral, and United 111. will meet Cashmere, in which match there should be a keen game between W. R. Robinson and D. F. Glanville. Canterbury College, with H. A. Barnett and B. A. Barrer filling the leading positions, will meet the newcomers to the competition, Addington. Fendalton, this week, has the bye. Play will commence at 1.30. Another round of the A grade matches will also be played on the grass courts at Wilding Park, while the B, C, and D grade competition games will be played on the hard courts. Athletics. With several clubs separated by only a small margin of points there is a great interest in the inter-club athletic meeting, which will be held at Ensor's road. One of the attractions will be the pole vaulting. A fortnight ago, when this event was held, the New Zealand record of lift 41 in was threatened. The programme for the afternoon is as follows:—Throwing the discus; 220 yards; three miles; hop, step, and jump; 440 yds and 220 yds hurdles; throwing the hammer; women's 100 yards; 880 yards; pole vault; one mile wall:. The sections will be:—Section I.: University, Sydenham, Technical, New Brighton, Presbyterian; Section II.: OJd Roys, Sumner, Canterbury, Rangiora, Celtic. Cycling. The first afternoon meeting this season for cyclists of the Canterbury Amateur Cycling Centre will be held to-day at the Halswcll Domain. The programme will consist of quartermile, half-mile, and one mile races, which will be contested by big fields. Swimming;. The Elmwood and Christchurch United baths will be used for the third round of the Canterbury Swimming Centre's competition to-day. The first races will begin at 2.30 p.m. at both baths. The draw for the afternoon is as follows: — Christchurch United Bath—First grade, East Christchurch v. Christchurch United; second grade. East Christchurch A v. Christchurch United, Phillipstown v. Wharenui; third grade, East Christchurch v. Christchurch United; fourth grade, Fencialton v. Wharenui; fifth grade, Hornby v. Phillipstown; women's grade, East Christchurch v. Christchurch United, Phillipstown v. Christchurch. Elmwood Bath—First grade, Somerficld v. Elmwood; second grade, East Christchurch B v. Elmwood; third grade, Beckenham v. Elmwood, Linwood v. Richmond; fourth grade, Somerfield v. Elmwood; fifth grade, Somerfield v. Linwood; women's grade, Somerfield v. Elmwood, Linwood a bye. Bawls. The pennant competition conducted by the Canterbury Bowling Centre will be continued this afternoon. Games will be played on all greens. Yachting and Motor-Boating. Several yachting and power-boat fixtures will be run at Lyttelton and at Redelids. The Canterbury Yacht and Motor-Boat Club will hold three sailing races, an open class race, a Rona-Jellicoe class race, and a race for boats under 13 feet, for the Evans Bay trophy. The Christchurch Sailing and PowerBoat Club will hold a cruisers' race from Lyttelton to Port Levy, for the Watcrwich Cup, and the New Brighton Pcwer-Boat Club will conduct a race for motor-launches from Lyttelton twice round the house-boat at Diamond Harbour, beginning at 2.45 p.m.. Speed Boat Racing. The Canterbury Outboard MotorBoat Club's races for this afternoon will be held on the Estuary at Redcliffs, beginning at 4.30 o'clock. The races to be- run are the Mount Pleasant Handicap and the Heathcote Arms Cup race for a cup given by Mr McGregor of Ihe Heathcote Arms Hotei. Both will consist of two heats and a final.

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MANGA-ATUA HURDLES, of SO sov: One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Kirnlju 10 11 Miss Mnnuiri 10 9 Hushabye 9 0 Chock Say !l 12 Silent Bill 3 0 High. Society 9 11 Brigndore 0 0 Air Laddie 0 30 Hauwai 9 0 Acervato t> 3 12.30 p.m.— MA1D1.N PI.ATi!, of 55 sovs. Six furlongs. Ited Rufus 8 11 Takiri 8 It Debut 8 11 'J'erangitumai 8 11 Werohia 8 11 Grand Vizier 8 11 Windward 8 11 Gold Bar . . 8 11 Treasure Pukeko 8 11 Hunt 8 11 Laokowai S 11 Celeste 8 11 Top Flier .. 8 11 1.X5 p.m.— BOLTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP. of 115 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter Eramblotorn 9 0 Courtyard .. 7 10 Gold Trail 8 8 Kstocin 7 r, Fairway 8 3 Spiral 7 5 Arrow Lad S 2 Arikira 7 0 Athoispear 7 13 Constant Sun 7 O Vertigern .. 7 12 Gipsy Love 7 0 Chopin 7 11 2 p.m.— NURSERY HANDICAP, o{ 70 sovs. Five furlongs. Lord Talari 7 9 Hereford 8 5 Confiscation 7 9 Bazaine 8 0 Peggy's Joy 7 9 Inveresk 8 0 Passion Contract 8 0 Flower 7 0 Sweep Clean 7 12 Flaxen 7 !) Burnish 7 9 La Madelon 7 9 2.45 p.m.— OETE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. S i X l'urlongs. si. lb. si. lb. Souchong . . 0 0 Passion fruit 7 12 Slippery S 8 Lady Nan .. 7 7 Equitunt 8 8 Aly Idenl . . 7 0 3.30 p.m.— MANC.AKAWA HACK HANDICAP. of 65 sovs. Six furlongs. Pladie 8 11 Royal Ebeum 8 4 Passion 7 6 Purse 8 3 Mercian Lady Ronald 8 3 Queen 7 2 April Pool 1 13 Aroma 7 1 Colofisical 7 12 La Grown 7 0 Ralphyllis 7 7 Umpire 7 0 Lavinia 7 6 Sir Spear .. 7 0 Akron V 6 Anita May 7 0 Golden Tahurangi 7 0 Shadow 7 (i