RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 21050, 29 December 1933, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES

December 29 —Munawatu R.C. (third day). January 1, 2—Auckland R.C. (third and fourth days). January I—Waikouaiti1 —Waikouaiti R.C. January I—Wyndhaml—Wyndham R.C. January 1, 2 —Greymouth J-C. January 1, 2—l-lawke's Bay J.C. January 1, 2 —Stratford R.C. January 1, 2—Marton J.C. January 1, 2 —Wairarapa R.C. January 2 —Oamaru J.C. January 2, 3—Southland R.C. January 6. B—Reefton8 —Reefton J.C. January It, 13—Thames J.C. January 13, 15—Vincent J.C. January 20—Bay of Islands 11.v.-. January 20 —"Wairio J.C. January 20, 22, 24—Wellington R.C. January 22— Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C. January 25, 27—Wairoa R-C. January 27, 29—Takapuna J.C. January 31—TapanuL R.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES

December 29, 30—Auckland T.C. (second and third days). December 29 —Winton T.C. January 1, 2— Canterbury Park T.C. January 3—Westland T.C. January 4, s—Greymouths—Greymouth T.C. January 9 —Reefton 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—Nelson5 —Nelson T.C. February 17, 21—Auckland T.C. February 24—New Brighton T.C.

TURF GOSSIP

Reminder. Acceptances for the Greymouth Jockey Club's meeting will close at S p.m. to-day. Another Change. The Quorn, who was some weeks ago presented by Dr. M. G. Louisson to Mr A. J. Martin, has now been leased to R. Ellis, who has him in easy work at Riccarton. The Quorn was given a few races by Mr Martin at the spring meetings, but shpped only moderately. He looks well at present, and Ellis does not intend to be in any hurry to race him. The stable will be represented by Metal Bird at the Oamaru fixture next week. For Waikouaiti. Ranelagh has thrown off all effects of his recent mishap, and he and Hurlingham will leave for Waikouaiti tomorrow. J. H. Prosser will also go south with Grand Review and Double Shot. Compulsory Respite. Fracas ran foul o£ a fence while enjoying a run in a paddock at Chokebore, and the slight injuries she received will necessitate a short spelt for her. Doing Well. Manetho has made a satisfactory.recovery from his leg injury, but will not contest the Waikouaiti Cup. It is intended, however, to nominate him lor the Wellington meeting next month. For Oamaru and ReeJEton. A. S. Ellis will have Importance and Miss Purau racing at the Oamaru meeting on Tuesday, and will later in the week go to Reefton with Importance and Bowlands. The latter showed such poor form both in races and on the track that his trainer had ideas of sending him back to his owner in Wellington, but the gelding displayed marked improvement in the last week, and in consequence he is to be given further opportunity to show his worth. An Improved Effort. Shatter appears to have run a solid race in the Summer Cup at Ellerslie yesterday, and as he usually improves during a meeiing, as indicated by his seconu placing in <.he Metropolitan Handicap at Riccarton iast month, ne is lively to get on the winning list before the meeting concludes. His trainer had intentions ix Shatter and Nightly did well on the first two days of the meeting to remain for the conclusion of the programme. A Speedy Filly. The Riccarton filly Knockfin had another easy win at Hokitika yesterday, beating two useful hacks in Gold Sand and Animated. She will now go up in the weights, but is capable of winning several more races on the circuit, even in better company than she met at Hokitika. Another Limond Winner. At the Rosehill meeting on December 16 the second division of the Nursery Handicap was won by Llmyrts, a two-year-old brown filly by Limond from Pomyris, by Pommern. She raced in the interests of Messrs E. Roberts and J. King, and is trained by the latter. The filly, who is a half-sister to Pomp, cost 310 guineas as a yearling at Trentham. The King's Plate. Honours between Red Manfred and Nightly up till yesterday were equal. The former finished twice in front of Nightly at tne Wellington spring meeting and Nightly beat Red Manfred on two occasions at Riccarton last month. The distance of yesterday's race at Ellerslie would suit Red' Manfred, but there is no doubt that Nightly is the better stayer of the pair. Croupier must have shown something outstanding to be preferred to these two three-year-olds over a mile journey, and his defeat was expensive to followers in other parts of the Dominion beside:; Ellerslie. An Appropriate Pre,sent. The leading jockeys are to present Gordon Richards with liis portrait in oils in recognition of his achievement in beating Fred Archer's record of winning mounts in one season. Mr J. A. A. iierrie, the well-known Liverpool artist, whose recent portrait of the King was exhibited in the Royal Academy, has been commissioned for a full-length picture of Richards in M. Hartigan's colours, in which he started his racing career. It is understood that, when hinshed, the portrait will probably be presented at a complimentary dinner given by racing celebrities. Steve Donoghuo, a great admirer of Richards, suggested the presentation as soon as Gordon had broken the record on Golden King at Aintree.

Sensational Contest Recalled. Mr James Arthur Kenyon, who died last month at his home at Morecambe (England), was part owner of Tipperary Tim, who won the 1928 Grand National at long odds. Tipperary Tim ran in the name and colours of Mr H. S. Kenyon, a brother. The horse was originally a gift to the Kenyon family. J. McKenna, who used to train in Ireland, gave him to Mr F. C. Kenyon, and after his death he was put up for auction and bought by Mr J. Hesketh, the Cheshire owner, for 420 guineas, on behalf of the surviving Kenyon brothers. Tipperary Tim was bought as a yearling by J. McKenna for £SO. In a field of 42 for the 1928 National, Tipperary Tim was the only horse to stand up. Billy Barton, the American challenger, fell,at the last fence when leading. He was remounted and finished second. They were the only two to finish. Easter Hero was responsible for the falls of more than 20 horses, when landing on top of one of the fences. Unfortunate Injuries. As a yearling RogiJla hacl an affection of one of his eyes. Veterinary advice was !hat., in ail probability, it would lead to blindness. Thus, Mr Hunter White, his breeder, decided not to try him in the metropolis, and he sent the colt to his son in the country to be raced at picnic meetings. Horses with one eye are permitted to be' raced outside the 40 miles radius of Sydney. Eventually Rogilla was leased to L. Haigh, of Newcastle. He had the chestnut put under veterinary treatment, and a complete euro of the eye was obtained. The recent injury of Rogilla's eye is Relieved to have been caused by the horse striking his head against the fence of a paddock in which he was grazing. The bone above the eye was fractured, and Rogilla was in a bad way for soras days. Training Apprentices. In its endeavour to raise the standard of horsemanship in Sydney, 1 lie Australian Jockey Club has done much, and perhaps in a year or two the premier New South Wales body will be rewarded for its indefatigable efforts. At least this is the general opinion, for since the introduction of the apprentice school it has been noticeable that race riding in Sydney has been fairly free from interference. On December 12, says a Sydney paper, there was a large attendance at Randwick racecourse to listen to the address given by the Australian Jockey Club chairman, Mr Colin Stephen, who, by the aid of lantern slides, showed the correct riding methods. In the opinion of the chairman many apprentices ride far too short. Mr Stephen concluded his remarks by saying that if Sydney apprentices modelled their style on that of M. McCarten, they would not go far wrong. McCarten had the correct seat and had full control of his mount throughout a race.

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders. Nominations for the Wellington Trotting Club's summer mealing will close 011 January 3. Nominations for the For'oury Far): Trotting Club's meeting will close 011 January 9, and for the Tunaru Trotting Club's meeting on January 10. Jottings. There v/ill be raeirig ut Auckland and Winton to-day. Blue Mountain Queen's success in the Gore Cup represented a very fine performance, although the time was slower than has been registered on a number of occasions in this race. The Southland mare made most of the running, and her lone-handed battle against the gale might have sapped the stamina of the majority. However, she led into the straight, and still had enough in reserve to deal with all challenges. After the Gothard Memorial Handicap at. Westport on Tuesday, L. F. Berkett, the driver of Guy Mond, was called before the stewards and cautioned for undue use of the whip, which caused his horse to bore out in the race and interfere with other horses. Mr F. Wallis, honorary starter to the Gore Trotting Club, completed 30 years of service at Tuesday's meeting. Bingen Palm, a winner at Westport, is a five-year-old brother to Olive Nelson. Though he may never earn the prominence of his well-performed relative, Bingen Palm is spoken of as a promising sort. At the Gore Trolling Club's meeting • 011 Tuesday the gate receipts totalled £489, as against £473 last year. The increase represents more than the figures suggest, for the admission charges have been reduced since the meeting 12 months ago. White Stranger will make another appearance at Addington on Monday. His prospects of success are not bright. Wrecker was only beaten a neck by War Paint in the Midsummer Handicap at Ashburton. He showed rare determination, and may improve the next time he faces the starter. Vesuvius was allowed to drop out, of the Canterbury Handicap, but is engaged in the Au Revoir Handicap, of a mile and a quarter, at Addington on Monday next. The shorter distance should suit the black pacer. Sandy N.. a winner at Westport, is a six-year-old gelding by Airman from Bell Rose, and was brought from England several years ago by the Addington trainer, J. Young. Raclaim acted as pacemaker for the greater part of the Winslow Handicap at Ashburton, and in running second to Ruin registered 3min 31 l-ssec from a 3min 38sec mark. At Addington on Monday next she is on the end of a 3min 37sec class, but Ruin is in the same race. Both were bred at Durbar Lodge. Ciro filled fourth place in the Midsummer Handicap at Ashburton, but the chestnut stallion is probably not quite at his best. All operation even at this late stage (he is five years old) might make a racehorse of him. Unlucky. Margaret Chenault, trained by J. S. Shaw, appears to have been unlucky in not winning at least one race 011 the opening day at Auckland, lor giving away 48 yards in the December Handicap, she was beaten a head by Rai e Rey, who improved 10 2-ssec on the £min 44see he was set to do, while in her second effort in the Grandstand Handicap she was interfered with and dropped out of the contest. At a meeting of stewards after the race E. N. Kennerley, driver of Indian Author, I v/as fined £5 for interference with Margaret Chenault. I Derby Prospects. I The first day's running at Auckland I suggests that the three-year-olds en- ! gaged in the Great Northern Derby are not so poor as their public form I has led all to believe, for while Rare Rey registered a good performance to win the December Handicap in 3min I 27 3-ssec, Ringtrue was third in 3min 2'J 1 -ssec. There is 110 doubt that Chancellor is a good racehorse, but he will not need to make any mistakes with this pair in the race. Rare Rey is by Rey de Oro from Royal Empress by

Logan Pointer from a Silver King mare, and Ringtrue is by Travis Axworthy from Berthabell. The lesser fancied candidates will have breeding if nothing else to recommend them. Public's Good Judgment. The public may generally _be regarded as good judges, and this is exemplified in the support accorded Eddystone in his winning effort at Ashburton as compared with his display at New Brighton earlier in the month. When he raced at the seaside Eddystone started sixteenth favourite in a field of 30, while at Ashburton he was a hot favourite in a field of 2.6. j The absence of Young Travis, Margaret Chenault, and Happi, the placed horses at New Brighton, may have had something to do with the solid support accorded Eddystone in his Ashburton engagement. Promising:. C. S. Donald has not had any luck up to the present with Red Gold, an aged pacer by Rey de Oro from Dolly Pointer, who is the dam of Chef. Ho is giving him racing experience, however, and of late he has taken every opportunity to race him in the big fields in which he must compete. Red Gold may be a little highstrung, but he gives indications of developing into something useful. Black Lion's Chances. Black Lion ran a promising race in the Midsummer Handicap at Ashburton, finishing sixth behind Warpaint, Wrecker, and company in the good time of 3min 18 3-ssec for 12 furlongs. He never looked a winner, but his form was good enough to suggest that in the small field opposed to him in the Lyttelton Handicap at Addington on Monday next he will at least make a showing. He may again find war Paint difficult to beat. Ayrmont Chimes. If Ayrmont Chimes has come to no harm as a result of his Ashburton r 11 ' 1 " ning he should go out favourite for the Canterbury Handicap at Addington on Monday next. Badly placed in the early stages of the Ashburton Cup. he put in a finishing run that showed him to be in something approaching his best form, while in the Boxing Day Handicap, of a mile and a half, he showed improvement on his two-mile effort. For a horse that had not had a race for over a year his form was exceptionally good. Tatsy dc Oro. In running second to Gunmetal in the McLean Handicap at Ashburton, Tatsy de Oro showed herself a good, genuine pacer, for after mak. ig most of the running she compounded only I in- the last 50 yards to a horse that had had all the best of the running. Tatsy de Oro has not been raced a great deal, although she is an aged mare, and it should not be forgotten that at New Brighton last season she won over a mile and a half in 3min 24 l-ssec from a 3min 43sec mark. She improve i on this time considerably at Ashburton, when she was driven by J. Bryce, jun. At Ashburton Tatsy de Oro started off the limit of a 3min 34sec class, but at Addington she is accepted for in the Templeton Handicap 3min 32sec class. A Good Combination. D. P. Mahoney and Merce Bingen have got on very well together during the last 12 months, and the North Canterbury trainer, who seems to do very well with cast-offs from other stables, may win another race at next week's meeting at Addington. Merce Bingen, like many of her sex and breed, is rather a difficult proposition for any trainer, but Mahoney seems to have her trotting honestly. Small but Select. E. C. McDermott usually confines his team to a very small number, and he regards quality more than numbers as the paying proposition. At Ashburton on Saturday he narrowly missed a win and a good first dividend with Bide a Wee, and at Addington next week he will have true and tried performers in Garner and Cloudy Range. Both horses have been working well enough to suggest them having reasonable chances of success in their respective engagements. May be Improved. War Paint had not done a great, deal of work between the New Brighton and Ashburton meetings, and her last race may have done her a lot of good. In the small field of seven engaged in the Lyttelton Handicap on Monday next she should have a chance of showing her best form. Up to the present she has given her best showings on grass tracks, but there is no reason why the Addington track, on which she is trained, should not suit her.

BEAU PERE BOUGHT FOR NEW ZEALANDER

OWNED BY THE KING AS THKEE-YKAK-OLI) [THE TEESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, December 28. A notable bloodstock purchase lias just been made by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Company, Limited, on behalf of Mr John Donald, of Wanganui, for his Westmere stud, in the acquisition in England of the five-year-old horse Beau Pere, by Son-in-law from Cinna, by Polymelus. Beau Perc is a half-brother to Gay Shield, sire of Gay Sheila, and other winners m a short stud career in New Zealand. Beau Pere was bought oy his Majesty the King as a three-year-old, anu was a winner at that age and as a four-year-old, winning at distances up to one and three-quarter miles, his most notable victories being achieved at Newmarket and Doncaster.

KEHANDICAPS

WAIKOUAITI K.C. I['BESH as.SOI uixghamj DUNEDIN, December 28. Ruhandicaps for the Waikouaili Racing Club's meeting on January 1 are: — Cup—l.iocksley 7-10. Bray Memorial —Gaysomc 0-9, Final Shot 9-0. JSigh-weight—Vintage 10-9. Stakes —Gaysome 3-5, Vintage 8-2 Hawksbury Handicap—Final Snot 8-12, Cleaner 8-6.

STUATFOKD H.C

ASSOCIATION lELl£OJl.va.) STRATFORD, December 28. The following are rehandicaps for the first day (January 1) of the Stratford Racing Club's meeting:— Hurdles-St. Ames 10-8. Douglas Handicap—The Tiger 8-4, Limex 7-8. Cup— Arikira 8-8, Desert Star 8-0, Limex 7-2. Juvenile Handicap—No Doubt 8-11, Pelagia 8-7, Lia Fail 7-10. Tariki Handicap—Buglccall 9-5, Revision 9-5,, Prince Colossus 8-11. Railway Handicap—Courtigia 8-8, Princess Star 8-7, Phiakue 8-1, La Crown 7-12, No Doubt 7-10, Pelagia 7-5, Diagno 7-5.

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KILTOWYN WINS CUP RED MANFRED SUCCESSFUL IX KING'S PLATE (rXESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, December 28. There was a fair attendance at the second day of the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting at Ellerslie. Heavy showers fell in the afternoon, but the track was fair. The totalisator handled £30,085, compared with £31,735 last year, a decrease of £1650. The total for two days is £99,300, against £94,257, an increase of £5043. The winners of the Criterion and Electric Handicaps returned double-figure dividends. Results: — FEECiUSSON HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs. Ono mile. I | -RUftr 8-3 . - I'. ' ;llis I a—Limbohm 7-1- Goulsbro - 11 11 —My Money 7-0 oar. 7-31 X. U. Mcken/.io <> 0. 10 Calientc 7-7 our. 7-2 was fourth. 4, 4 Dollar Prince 8-10; 7, 7 United 8-u, ° 2 .After Money 8-3; 8, 8 Sunny Bachelor 8-2 car 7-13; 3. 3 Holly Lu 8-2; 10, 9 Oourthaven 8-2; C, 5 King Mestor 7-13; 12 12 Supreme Kuler 7-0 also ~\V<m by a neck; three lengths separating second mid third. Time, lmin 41 3-ssec. KING'S PLATE, Oi 350 sovs. Ono mile. « y RED MANFRED 8-2 . . Voitre 1 'j! 2—Nightly 8-2 . . T , l{u ,f el l l 1. —Croupier 9-2 . . I*. Heed 0 4, 4 Ammon lia 9-2 was fourth. 5, f, Guarantee 8-2; C, 0 Spltal 8-_ also S ''\Vfin l>y a neck; three and a half lengths second and third. Time, .lmin o9sec. PONSONBY HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, Ot' 350 sovs. Two miles. I. J—PATUTAITI 0-8 D. J. Burgess 1 A g—Oarlnris 9-2 .. (J. Thomson 2 *j. 4—Biform 11-0 .. J. Mellao u 3, 2 Billv Diiv 1.1-7 was fourth. 8, 8 Welcome Hoy 10-3; 5, G Mia Stella 9 lii; 7, 5 7,ane Grey 9-2; (i, 7 Kuiruri 9-0 car. 9-1 i; 9, 9 Grant's Opal 9-0 also started. l'atutahi and Wen Hoy led over the Jirst fence "where Grant's Opal fell. Welcome Boy and 11 in Stella fell at the third fence, l'atutahi led by three lengths from Billy Boy and Carlaris into (he straight, and in the run homo Carlaris came up into second place, with Biform third. Won liv two and a half lengths: half a length second and third. Time, 3min 52 " J ' U ' SUMMER CUP, Of 030 suvs. One mile and a quarter. 4. 4 —KILTOWYN 7-4 . . Parsons 1 7. 7—Shatter 8-0 . . . . Russell 2 1. J.- —Speedmint H-4 . . Tinker .1 2, 3 Master Norval 8-5 was fourth. r,' (> Cricket llat 8-12; 3, 2 Prolyxo 7-12 and Tavern Knight 7-0 ear. 7-2 bracketed; 5 5 Carfex 7-7; 8, 8 King March 7-1 car. 7-2; 7, 3 Psychologist 7-0 also started. Along the top the positions were Psychologist, Kiltowyn, Shatter, .Speedmint. Prolyxo, King March. Psychologist still led into tile straight from Shatter. Kiltowyn, Speedmint, Master Nerval, and King March. Kiltowyn finished resolutely three, lengths ahead of Shatter, with Speedmint two lengths away third. Kiltowyn bundled tho heavy going well. Time, 2miii 9 4-sscc. CRITERION HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs. l-'ive furlongs. 7. B—SPORTING BLOOD 8 1 1 \V. .r. Broughton 1 1. 4—Gay Blonde 9-0 .. A. Tinker 2 2. 1 - Variant 9-0 .. T,. .1. Kllis 3j 11, 11 Pound Sterling was fourth. 1,2 Brown Betty '.I-'..' ; 3, 3 Rerepai 8-8;| t>, t; llodyline rt-0; 9, 9 King Hrierlv 7-12; j in, in Day Wind 7 8; 5 Kara 7 0 car. K-lii; 8. 7 Gallant Knight 7-0 also started. I Pound Sterling, Gay Blonde, and Gallant Knight led for most of the distance. The finish was exciting, with Sporting Blood just nosing past Gay Blonde, who was half a bead in front of Variant. Time, lmin 3 WAITEMATA HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs. Ouo mile and a quaiier. 4—CON ITHt'O 7 0 ear. 7-31 N. K. McKen/.ie 1 2.2 Tew,died Gird I" 7 3 car. 7o Clifford 2 1. I 1.,1 V Blimey ,S 7 McTavisll 3 f, 5 Cherry King * H w.-i:- fourth. 5, 3 Killadar 7 5 ,-ar. 70 ; «. H Searcher | 7-3 r;ir. 7 1; 7, <i 1.-'ho Soul* T 'i car. 7 3; 0, 7 Kldora 7-0 car. 7 1 ; 9, 9 ,\ icmlcinu.; 7-0 car. 73; In, 10 Itu.iy 7 0 car. 7-I], also started. Won b;' two and a half lengths; four lengths second and third. Time, 'Jmin 12 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 400 sovs. Six" furlongs. 7. 7—COPYIST 7-0 car. 7-0 ij Russell 1 9. 9—Boughal 7-0 car. 7-2 J G. T. Jones 2 3. I—Greek Gold 8-2 car. 8-3 Tinker 3 8, 8 Lucidus 7-0 was fourth. 2, 2 Silver Streak 8-6; 1, 3 Puss Moth 8-3; (>, t> Impasto 7-13; 5, 5 Tradesman 7-12; 3. 1 Exaggeration 7-0 bracketed with Creel; Cold: I. 4 Back 7-0 car. 7 7 abo st:i rfed. Puss. Mot 3, Copyist, and Greek Cold led early, the order into the straight being Pirs Moth, Lack, Lucidus, and IViughnl. Cop.\ist, appeared from well back to win by two lengths from Boughal. Greek Gold was three-quarters of it length away third. Time, lmin .15 2-ssec. TLUNKET HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs. Ono mile. 4. 4—-VPIGKAM 7-13 .. Voitro 1 1. I—Southdown 7-8 car. 7-10j L. .1. Kllis 2 7. 7 —Woodful I 7-9 ear. 7-I<>4 Keesing 3 B, ti .laehly Karo 7-7 was fourth. 3, 3 Sunny Sky 8-13; 5, 5 King's Archer 8-4; 2, 2 Seafox 7-9; 8, 8 Whakapara 7-9 also Marled. Epigram. Senfox, and "Wooilful! led across the top. Woodfull bail fallen back to tlfth at the distance, but came up fast to finish third behind Kpigram and Southdown. The winner sustained a determined challenge from Southdown at fhft post. Won by three-quarters of a length; a length second and third. Time, fmin 4J 3-5 sec.

NOTES ON THE RACING

[THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, December 28. | Wet Weather. Racing in wet weather marred 1 lie second day of the Auckland Racing Club's meeting at Ellerslie to-day. All the winners were well supported, with the exception of Sporting Blood and Copyist, both of which returned double-figure dividends on the win machine. Well Handled. Capably handled by the successful light-weight, L. J. Ellis, the favourite, Ruri, prevailed narrowly in the Fergusson Handicap from Limbohm, who was at a good price for a place. After Money and Limbohm made most of the running, and they were the leaders into the straight from Ruri, who had moved up on the outside. After Money weakened below the distance, and Ruri always had a slight advantage in the last furlong to beat Limbohm by a neck. My Money was just a fair third, followed by Caliente, who finished on from a long way back. Limbohm is improving. Course Cutting Up. The course was cutting up when the King's Plate was decided, and the favourites. Croupier, Nightly, and Red Manfred, filled the places in the reverse order to which they were backed. Red Manfred strung the field right out in the first half mile, which he rain in 49sec, and led into the straight four lengths clear of Croupier, with Nightly another five lengths back. It looked as if Red Manfred was going to win very easily, but his rider allowed him to case up slightly, and Nightly, finishing splendidly, ran him to a neck. Croupier was a moderate third, with Ammon Ra and the others badly beaten. Red Manfred may have made his winning margin

greater if ho hau been ridden right out into the straight, but Nightly's finishing effort was an outstanding feature of the contest Won All the Way. Turned out in first-class condition by A. Kemp, who owns and trains the first day's winner, Wee Pat, Patutahi was favourite for the Ponsonby Hurdles, and he justified the confidence reposed in him by winning all the way, jumping and galloping with the greatest freedom on the soft track. Carlaris, who did not ji'.mp too cleanly, finished on fairly well, and so did Biform, who should be improved by the race. Billy Boy went well to the turn, but weakened under his weight at the finish. Mia Stella and Welcome Boy fell when racing prominently at the third fence. Consistent. The consistent Kiltowyn, who has registered four wins, three seconds, and a third in his last eight starts, registered a decisive victory in the Summer Cup, drawing right away at the finish and winning convincingly from Shatter and Speedmint. Psychologist made most of the running from Kiltowyn, but faded out in the straight. Shatter was not well handled, and after being last at Iho six furlongs was rushed up to Ihe I leaders at the half mile. In the circumstances he stayed on surprisingly well at the fiinsh. Master Noival ran a good race for fourth, but tho others were badly beaten. A Good Finish. The Criterion Handicap provided a good finish. Pound Sterling, Sporting Blood Gay Blonde, Brown Betty, Day Wind, and Variant all had chances with a furlong to go, half heads separating the placed horses at the end. Sporting Blood hung on to win from Gay Blonde and Variant, who came home fast on the extreme outside, and would probably have won in another few strides. Gay Blonde, Variant, and Brown Betty, who had the extreme outside, were all unlucky in drawing outside post positions, and then having to go wide at the turn. In His Element. Nieodemus, Jewelled Girdle, and Con Fuoco, made all the running in the Waitemata Handicap, and Con Fuoco drew out in the straight, to win handily from Jewelled Girdle and Gay Broney, the favourite. Like most of Musketoon's progeny, Con Fuoco likes heavy going, and he was in his element in the conditions. Jewelled Girdle was going slightly better than he at the finish, and would have done better with a stronger rider. Killadar and Roxy were hopelessly left at the start. j Outsiders Win. j Two outsiders, Copyist and Boughal, j finished first and second, in the Elec- | trie Handicap. Copyist was second; out, from No. 1 position, but soon j dropped back to the rear and was un- j sighted when Puss Moth, Lack, and Lucidus, who began from the extreme outside, led into the straight, from Boughal and Greek Gold. However, as soon as heads were lurried for home. Copyist appeared with a fine run on the outside, and he won going away, from Boughal and Greek Gold. Lucidus was a close fourth, followed by Silver Streak. Impasto, and Tradesman. Copyist's performance was impressive. and lie handled the heavy track well. Puss Moth, favourite straight out, failed badly at the finish, where Silver Streak, who was kicked at the post, was running on. Impasto lost ground in the middle stages, but improved his position in the straight where the ground was not as heavy as through the cutting. Second Win. Southdown was a good favourite lor the Plunket Handicap, but he had to lower his colours to Epigram, fourth fancy each way, who scored his second success at the meeting. Epigram and Sea Fox made most of the running, and were joined at the turn by Jaeldy Karo, who was not well placed early, Southdown being last at this stage. After getting checked on the rails in the first few furlongs, and gradually drifting back. Southdown received a good run through on the fence when the field entered the straight, but could not reach Epigram, who was doing a shade better than he. .Just at ihe finish. Woodfull ran on fairly well In cut .Jaeldy Karo mil "1 third in the last few strides. Epigram lias become very solid and is racing consistently. Southdown should do better, but. Ne;i Fox disappointed, weakening at llie finish, when it was expected that the conditions would enable him to do better than most of Hie others. HANDICAPS FOR THIRD DAY KLLI.RSI.Ii; 1i A Nllll AP, ot 325 ,o\s. One mile. 11, J 11,

WESTLAND II.C

(iIf.GLESWICK WINS HANDICAP (ritrss ASSOCIATION TEtrulMM.) GREYMOUTH, December 28. The second day of the Westland Racing Club's meeting was held in perfect weather. There was a fair attendance. Tltc course was holding, after yesterday's rain. The totalisator handled £3117 10s for the day (last year £2961 10s), making £7328 10s for the meeting, as against £6616 10s. Results: — WOODSTOCK HACK HANDICAP. 0£ 70 govs. Seven furlongs. I—KNOCKFIN 7-13 car. 7-8 G. Muriitt ] 4—Goldsand 0-0 . . . - 2 2 —Animated B*l2 .. .. o it l\lipfi 7-13; 0 Brighlspear 7-lU; 3 Miss Won by two lengths each way. Time, lmin l>2 l-s>sei.\ PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, Of 7."> sovs. One mile, 1 KAVI-NTC 0-11 . . W. T'ascoe 1 V—t.old Arrow 8-2 . . 2 —b'nton Ifa Ii 8--I . . u •1 Mullaboib'n H-0 also Marled. "Won hy two lengths cadi wav. Time, lniin ISseo. NOVICE STAKES, Of sovs. Six furlongs. - -MAUCAKIvr HOSE 0-0 .. IT. Young .1 J—'Shy Hover S-o . . , . . . 2 (s—J';i I role "J-0 . . . . . . " 'I Fleeting Hour 9-0; Knorkany 9-0; 7 Free Kose 8-0; 5 Cockenna 8-5: 8 lios>e Vnl S-3 also started. Won by two lengths; :> no?,e second and third. Time, lmin 10 2-ssee. lIOKITIKA HANDICAP, Of LOU s-uvs. One mile and u quarter. 2 —KjIJ LFjSW TClv 8-4 .. W. Shand I I—White Doe 0-0 . . . . 2 v,—noli 8-5 .. . . •t Tip Tre»* 8-0; 5 l>en llur 77 nlso * tart o.d. The totter dropped out in tin* first quarter with a broken blood-vessel. While Doe led to the post., (iigglPMvick just beating him by a nose: a length second and third. Time. 2niin 15 ,'>-.jsec. SUMMER HANDICAP. Of 7"> so\s. Five furlongs and a half. I—\KnDKX 8-10 .. Kirwtui I 4 Full Crop S-"> . . 7 —Sir Pombal 8-12 .. V> 2 Knocklons 8-11; •'> lion Tray 8-7; 5 Solitaire 11. S-o; 7 MissMcrcia 7-11 also ht.'irted. Won by three lengths; a length second and third. Time, lmin 11 4-ssec. KANIERI HACK HANDICAP, Of 70 soys. Seven furlongs. I—DAVOLO 8-12 . . . . Kir-wan 1 2—Forceful 8-2 . , . . 2 3 —Kothen 8-0 . . . . o 4 Suudfincer 7-8; 5 Sky Lu.ss 7-7 also started. Won by two lengths each way. Time, lmin 33 l-ssec.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. I—KINGING 8-32 .. Kirwan 1 2—ArroAvmid 7-11 .. .. -.2 h—Monipcro 7-7 . . . . . . 3 3 Gold 8-7; 4 Hall 8-4; 0 Lady Konn 7-S aIFO started. Won by half a length; two lengths second and third. Time, 3inin IS 1-fisuc.

NOTES ON THE RACING

(SPECIAL TO THE TREWS.) GREYMOUTH, December 28. Led AH the Way. Knockfin jumped out smartly and led all the way in the Woodstock Handicap, closely attended by Gold Sand. Knockfin maintained his reputation established previously, winning comfortably from Gold Sand and Animated. No other starter looked like holding Knockfin, which was an oddson favourite. Won Easily. The quartet got away well in the Provincial Handicap, with Ravine in the lead from Mullaboden, and Gold Arrow. Ravine maintained the lead throughout, and won easily from Gold Arrow and Eaton Hall. Mullaboden dropped back to last early in the race. First Out—First lloinc. For the third successive race, first out was first home, Margaret Rose leading out in the Novice Stakes from Patrole and Copenna, and was never headed. Sky Rover was made a strong favourite and made a spirited dash over the last furlong from well back to cut Patrole out of second monev. A Two Horse. Race. The Hokitika Handicap became a two-horse race when heads were turned for home. Tip Tree and White Doe were the early leaders, Giggleswick moving up later to follow the favourite, White Doe, into the straight. Finishing fast, wide out, he overhauled White Doe almost on the post, winning by a nose in an exciting finish. Coll was well back, then Tip Tree. Ben Hur staggered, dislodging the rider after half a mile A Short l'ricc. Vcrden repealed bis performance of last year when he won the Summer Handicap at a short price. As the barrier was released, Bon Tray moved back and lost a lot of ground. Solitaire 11. led Full Crop, and Vcrden for two furlongs, Verden then drawing past the leaders to win easily by four lengths from Full Crop, with Sir Pombal, who finished fast over the last furlong, a length away. Knocklong was fourth, then Solitaire 11. Favourites Win. Davolo was made a strong favourite for the Kanieri Hack Handicap, and was in the lead when the field settled down from Rothen and Forceful. Sundancer made a poor start. Davolo led on to win easing up by three lengths from Forceful, two lengths in front

of Rothen, with Sundancer and SkyLass a long way back. Ringing Cheer was the choice of the public in the Electric Handicap, and he justified the confidence. Arrowmid, second favourite, made the running till within a few yards of the post, when Ringing Cheer got up to get the verdict. Monipere was a good third.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

TATTERSALL'S CLUB ACCEPTANCES (UNITID FEESB ASSOCIATION—ET ILICTXIC TMLBOHAPH—COPMIGHT.) (Received December 28, 9.20 p.m.) SYDNEY, December 28. Taltcrsall's Club will hold its annual races at Randwick on Saturday and Monday. Acceptances are:— CARRINGTON STAKES, o£ 750 govs. Six furlongs.

FLEMINGTON MEETING

( Uu'jt'ivc-tl December 26. 11.DO ii.tn.) TvIIOUiOUUNE, December J3. Acceptances for the AMctoria Kacins Club'i

New Yonr's Dny meeting at Flemington arc: :STANDJSII HANDICAP. St. Il». >1.11.. Vauniry . . 5) *J Polly Spec . . 7 1-' 11 o ru> .. ii 2 Calulu Kino: 7 11 Whittinvrlium S Ia old Dm- .. 7 11 Dominnnl . . S 8 Te lhiou . . 7 '■ Thnrlshmo 8 <> Sf:tsj!i<>rn .. 7 Wutorlino s n M.irMia Utiy <■ 1 ;; Great 8 ."> "Woodbine (i I I Noel Soldat 8 Hig Wonder b - 1 Mfluson .. S 1 Dawn Light f> 7 Iskarider .. 8 1 Gavin Girl 0 7 Airkloof . . 8 0 Destcr Dream t> 7 Azwarby . . 8 U BAGOT HANDICAP. bt. lb. si. lb. Metallurgy 8 10 Greenhorn 7 I'J Mural Crown S 7 King Colossus 7 Celotex . . S *) tti'iijlit St;n- 7 S Spearman . . * •"> Irony 7 ~ Crosscon s :» Sovnte . . <> 7

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st. lb. » st. lb. Tom Pinch 0 o Australia Fari 7 30 Burrucootboo 8 11 Twinkle Star 7 9 Juclco 8 9 Frimsel 7 S Doll! 8 6 Gloriole 7 7 VifciLa 8 ;> 7 2 Gulden Gate 7 12 ClieniOMlt 7 0 TATTUKSALI/i => CLUB CUP, ol' 1000 > • 0 V 8. Ono mile and a hull'. (To be mmi on .New Year's Day. ) bt. lb. el. lb. Antique . . 8 12 !M ince Vie . . 7 6 Milatilhcon 8 0 Asineourt 7 3 Nalmotli 8 *1 liiiainour 7 2 Xonl . . 8 1 Koxburjrh 7 1 Gippslan d 7 (i Broad Arrow 7 1 ftoyal Star 7 G