TROTTING AT ADDINGTON

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21081, 5 February 1934, Page 14

TROTTING AT ADDINGTON

TWO RECORDS BROKEN SIR GUY WINS MIDSUMMER HANDICAP INDIANAPOLIS A BRILLIANT SPRINTER A day of glorious sunshine with hardly a breath of wind favoured the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club for its summer meeting on Saturday, and with the track in first-class order the stage was set for exciting racing. In these expectations visitors were not disappointed, for from the first race, in which Don Chenault improved on his handicap by no less than eight seconds, each succeeding event saw horses registering times of which even their trainers and owners did not think them capable. In the Durham Handicap, Probationer paced a mile under saddle in 2min Bsec, which displaces the world's record of 2min 8 l-ssec made by Reporter at the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting on New Year's Day. The principal event of the day, the Midsummer Handicap, provided further thrills, for after a fast pace had been set half a dozen horses fought a most exciting battle right to the winning post, only the judge being in a position to give a correct decision. Sir Guy was ninth favourite in a field of 10, but the public showed true sporting spirit in giving horse, and driver a good reception on returning to the birdcage. The honours of the race, however, went to Lindbergh, who, giving away starts up to 60 yards, and having to battle his way round the field and through clouds of dust, gave a performance reminiscent of his famous sire. Author Dillon. In defeat, Lindbergh showed the stamina speed, and courage of the best type of standard-bred rr.cer. A mishap to Silver de Oro and Blue Mountain robbed the Linwood Handicap of much interest, but Arethusa in fast time scored a win as popular as it was overdue, while a capital exhibition of good determined pacing enabled Chenwood to lead from end to end of the Papanui Handicap, and to establish time that would do credit to New Zealand Cup horses. The unhoppled trotters, the popular horses of the race track, gave spectators a rare treat in the Cashmere Handicap, in which Durbar Lodge, Ltd., scored its second win of the day by the agency of First Wrack, a beautiful trotter with a race-winning pedigree. Assessed as a 4min 37sec performer, Lilian Bond, capably handled by her trainer, R. B. Berry, improved her time by more than 10 seconds when she won the Liverpool Handicap after giving away .'l6 yards, and threading her way through a good field of horses. The determination shown by the filly and the good judgment of her driver provided much appreciated fair for the thousands who cheered her victory.

The tit-bit of the day was reserved U'T the final event, when the public, undismayed by the reecnt failures of Indianapolis, made him a warm favourite, and expected him to do big things. They were not disappointed, for the big four-year-old demonstrated clearly that it was only the lack of fast work that had debarred him from oroviding thrills for the Dunedin public a week earlier. Pacing as only track-watchers know he can pace, Indianapolis covered 10 furlongs in 2min 37sec, figures that stand as a New Zealand and Australian race record for the distance. At times he reached two-minute speed. While the racing was capital from start to finish, a word of praise must be given the honorary stewards for the manner in which they carried out. their various duties, and' to Mr A. I. Rattray and his staff, who had details arranged in the manner generally associated with racing at Addingtoii. Mr J. Highslead, the club's caretaker, had the race track and enclosures at their best, and the New Brighton Municipal Band entertained visitors during Ihe intervals with bright music. Mr A. J. Dickson's position t'S judge was no! an enviable one and he had to dcc.'de some verv close finishes, the race for the Midsummer Handicap providing a thorough le ;t pf his ability. The numbers were hoisted promptly with evident satisfaction to driver.- tmd the general pub-

The perfect summer weather no doubt attracted to the beaches many who would otherwise pave been a« the races, but the attendance was probably up to the average, and the otalis-ito; receipts-, which amounted LVft 'in 9 10s showed an increase of £1763 ]os on the £13,40(5 invested P months ago. Details of the racing are as follows: - '^ SPREYDON HAHDICM', in iKM-uca.;. or -00 nnvs; EC(D „cl' |, 0 , S(J m s<)vb, a,,.J llnnl lioi-sn '.!!) sovu f,,„„ t | lo bLUlfo I'or iiiilii>i>])l(d ti-cttei-s. :imi n •!■■ mm: dar.s. One .nil? „„,, a , in ;,. ''"

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I). Withe,S 0 b.—l\ VV. John-don's bin Merce Bi„«rn „ "S"' «■ H. Dmml.l n Don Chrnaull v as JO lengths cle: r of He il Belle nn<l Kind's Voyage coing nlon-.' the back, ami passing tlio stands tlie order was Hon Chenault, Kind's Voyage. Real Belle Cannonlmll, Merce Bingen, and Biddy I'arrisli. Ileal Belle was in second place to Don Chcnaulf three furlongs from home, with King's Voyage, Oarinonball. and Biddy Parrish next. Tfenl Belle broke enlerin" tlm straight, and Don Ohemutlt won easilv l)V three lengths from Biddv Panish, wilh Cannonbali JO lengths away. Real ' Belle was fourth, ""mrs-.lmin 24see, 3min IHsec. 3min 22 1-Ssec. Winner trained liv owner' Addington. DURHAM HANDICAP. In saddle. Of 200 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse Co «vs from the slake. L'min Msec class. One mile.

i-Slrs W. McKenzie's I, U1 I'ItOIIATIO.VKIi by Wrack -Our Nurro a~ed I'-'- .. S. A. Kdw.urls 1 1.--/. U. McKenzie's b g Taxpayer Ivrs »• r .. .. .. J|." Holmes 2 7.- J. !•'. ( olluii'j b g Logan's Pride ■U .. .. L. O. Thomas .1 .->. -P. W. Kvans's ch g Chef aged Her F. (I. Holmes 0 it.--Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s eh g Cirri syrs ser .. .. ./. Behrni 0 11.—Houston Bros.' ch g F.di'or aged ser J. Fr-ser. jim. 0 10.—C. S. Donald's b g Grand Canvon aged ser .. M. B. Edwards 0 8. —L. Frost's br f; Some Guy aged ser Owner 0 3.-B-. M. Ellcry's b g Gay Gordon aged 12 .. ..J. Pell, jun. 0 4.- H. Halliday'a b g Nelson de Oro aged I'2 .. .. .. D. C. Watts 0 12.—1 T. N. O'Reilly's ch g Brent Zolock aged 24 .. .. G. Mouritz 0 G.—D. Withers's ch m "Regal Voyage aged 24 .. .. .T. Bryce, jun. 0 Editor was followed past the stands by Some Guy, Taxpayer, Chef. Ciro, Gay Gordon, Nelson de Oro, and Probationer. Rac-

ing along the back the order waß Editor, Taxpayer, Some Guy, Probationer, and Chef. Taxpayer was the first to turn for home, followed by Editor, Probationer, Some Guy, Nelson de Oro, and Chef. Probationer drew out in the run homo to win by two lengths from Tnxßiyer, with Logan's Pride a similar distance away. Some Guy was fourth. Times—2min Bsec, 2min 9 2-ssec, 2min 7 3-ssec. Winner trained by S. A. Edwards, Islington. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, In harness. Of 450 soys; second horse 100 soys, and third horse 60 sovs from the stake. 4min '2'Jscc class, Two miles. 3.—C. P. Cameron's b h SIR GUY by Heal Guy—Princess Perfection aged 36 •• .. C King 1 3.—Mrs M. llarrall's br h .Royal Silk Gyrs 3G .. .. L. V. Bcrkett 2 10.—C. t>. Donald's b g Lindbergh aged 1> .... Owner 3 fi.—J. Bryce's br h Ayrmont Chime 3 aged scr .. ..J. Bryce, jun. 0 7.-J. F. McKondry's ch m Belinda a<-cd scr .. .. G. McKendry 0 2.-W. J. Tomkinson's gr h Royal Again aged scr ■■ Owner 0 8. —V. Alborn's blk g Vesuvius aged 12 Owner 0 I.—G Alexandre's ch m Gold Tinge 4yrs 2i .. .. M. B. Edwards 0 i _]3 Grice's b g Kingcraft aged 3G !•'. Holmes 0 G-F E. Sutton's b g Sunny Morn aged 3U .. .. O. E. Hooper 0 With half a mile covered, Ayrmont Cliimos led from Belinda, Vesuvius, Gold Tingo, Sir Guy, nnd Kingcraft. Vesuvius took chargo with a round covered and was followed pn.Pt fie stands the last time by Ayrmont Chimes, Belinda. Gold Tinge Kingcraft. Sir Guy, Sunny Morn Itoya Silk, and Lindbergh. Both Royal Silk and L.ndbcHi improved their positions going along Ihc"b».-k, and Vesuvius led into the straight from lioval Silk, Ayrmont Chimes, Sunny Mom Sir Cir>-, and Lindbergh. In a great finish' Sir Gur beat K;va! Silk by a neck, with 'Lindners]- a similar distinco. awav. Sunny Morn vns fourth. Times-'fmin 10 1-Gsec Imin 19 2-ssec, 4minlG i»-ssec. Winner trained bv K. Hunr.. Harwell. LINWOOD HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 sova; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. 2min 4Csec clas.s. One mile and a quarter.

i— Durbar Locl-e. Ltd.'a b m AI!KTHUSA by Wiuck 'J'rix Pointer b,»i'S Bcr ' .. M. Holmes 1 l-,l ,1. Jicnnerley'a b £ Koyal Drusus Cvr.s scr •■ ■• Owner 2 3-Mrs I. K. Swcetapple a gr g Uluo Mountjin 7 __V Alborn'a blk g Somerby aged scr Owner 0 6.-A. Quigley'B cl) g George Key aged 12 I'. G. Holmes 0 8 -D Withers' ch m Jlrgal Voyage aged n,) .. .. .1. L!ryco Jim. 0 o "<; Stanley's ch m Silver de, Oro syrs "' "04 .. .. G. McKendry 0 n ~U N. O'Ueiily's ch g Brent Zoloek a " r ',l «. t .. .. W. Tatteraon 0 r ',f V Cotton's b r Logan's Pndo a"'ed °4 •• ■• lj - °' T!,omas ° Arcliiusa and 'Somerby were the first to show out but passing the stands Somerby led from Arethusa, Bine Mountain, George Rev Hrent Zoloek. and Regal Voyage. Jhe loa'd'ors maintained their positions going ■don" the back, and the order into the i,,, Somorbv, Arethusa. Blue Mountnh lloval Drusus, Hegal Voyage, and ™;„. P „], A relink finished best to Z V', h,', .-'quarters of a length from I; ~l Orusus, vith B'ue Mountain half a , ( ,ngfh away. Kegal V"vage was oiut . T'moa—"tnin 11 S-3see. Innn 42soe, Jnna w Winner trained by M. HolmM. "i»ldlmrst. TAPANUI HANDICAP, i„ i,-,,ncss Of ""'0 sovs; sceond horse 50 '" '!,:; "and third horse 21 sovs from ; ti11! ... 4i»i» ">:•*"* lu 4mlu -'' s '' c ilabs. Two miles. , ,i .1 P.arlon's h K CHENWOOD by Peter Chenault— Sashwood Dyrs scr \V. J. Tomkmsou 1 10 _ M . Scon's h E Reporter 3__C P. Cameron's hr E Avernus f.yrs 44 ■ ■ • • *'• Ivin - J 13—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s, b m Bracken (jvrs scr . ■ • ■ •'• liehrns 0 o_M C McTigue's br f Waress -tyrs r . . Owner 0 r . |! M |.enton''s 1. K Wilbur White ...i scr ■• '' I,,r " s< ° »_.;'," F.. Hooper's' blk g "lack Lion aged ''J • ■ ',' ,'T., 7 I Guv'» b % Great Author aged I. 1). Jarden 0 jj-.r. Young's blk g Major Liml aged I'J K. }oung 0 il-i; S. Walton- 1> in War Taint (ivrs 12 ■• ««•»" ° 4 -;;. rK l! i.. M,,Kr '"- in '\ h 0 D _ li :„,,r S n,.n'H lS A,»W.«j | ! ( . q ,;._|, M. Fllerv sb g Cay Cordon „..,.,! 24 . . .1. Hell, jun. 0 5 .']° ]' ~MrKemlrv\s b m Mammivre i.ged 2.1 . . Owner 0 JvLijnr Liml anil War Pai .t were brackChcnwond led past the stands from Reporter, Major Lind. Araboml, Taxpajer, liront Author, and Wilbur While. Willi another round covered Clienwood was still in command, followed by Araboml, Reporter, Taxpayer. Avernus, Gay Gordon, mid Great ' Author. Clienwood was followed by Importer down the back, and the order into the straight was Clienwood, Reporter, Major |,„„|. Avernus, Taxpayer, and Gay Gordon. In the run home Clienwood was not troubled to win by three lengths from Reporter, with Avernus two lengths away. Manoeuvre was fourth. Times—limn 23 4-.lser, 4niin 2 1 3-.lsec. 4mbi 21 1 -'.see. Whinner trained by W. J. 'l'omkinson, Addington. CASHMEEE HANDICAP, In harness. Of 'Jolt sovs; second horse .10 luv-. and third horse 25 sovs from Make. For unboppled trotters. ;iuiiu ••7m-|. dais. dim mile and a hall.

:;- imibar Lodge. eli m FIRST WRACK bv Wrack Pearlchild aged scr . . .1. liehrns 1 7 -.1. R. Cornea..'s < h m Worthy (J.icel. syrs 4H . . .1. S. Shaw 2 h —.Mrs 'J'. L. Johnson's gr m r'ifa. aged I'j . . . . !■'. Holmes 3 C-V. Alborn's ch s Cnnnonball used M-r . . ■ • Owner t) I— t; C. .Mi Hern.oil's b in Garner .Ivrs s.-r . . . . Owner 0 .1--(;' D. Cameron's b g Standby aged mi- . . . . . . C. King l> Id—\v. McDonald's h g Admiral ISin"cn •J— (i. .1. I'.arton's 1, in iliddy Parrish a ceil 21 . . W. J. TomkiiiKon 0 0 —Mrs !•:. P.erryman'B rh g Great Way lilted 21 . . . . C. S. Donald 0 •I—J. I'.ryee's h g Stanley JJingrn aged ;jfi . . . . .1. IJryee, jun. 0 .-) Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s, b g Wrack|er aged 81 M. Holmes 0 Canuonball led down the back from Garner First Wrack. Stamlbv, Fifa. Admiral JShigcii. Worthy Queen, and Wraekler. With a round to cover the leaders were Cannonhall Garner. First Wrack. Fifa, and Stamlbv ' The leaders remained the same going down the back the last time. Canuonball led into the straight from Garner, First Wrack. Fifa. Standi, v. and Worthy Queen. First Wrack finished well to win by tun lengths from Worthy Queen, wifh Fifa a head aw,iv. Standby was fourth. Times—.'Slain 21 1-r.see. .-.miii 17 .".-.".sec, limio 20 4 -riser. Winner trained by .1. Helirns, Asliburlon. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs from stake. 4mhi -lOsec to diuin :i .Is.ee class. Two miles.

S—R. P.. Berrv's ch f LILIAN IJON'l) bv Worthv Bond—Venot 4vrs :!« Owner 1 7 —M. 11. Fdwards's br g Royal Climi--71 ill t fivrs per .. M. Stewart 2 !_-<;. p. Cameron's b g Harold Denver aged 12 . . C. King 3 12 —M. TI. Dawson's b m Klite Bingen aged scr . . L. Frosl fi 5 —W. .1. Doyle's b g Prince Author (ivrs scr . . . . Owner (I !)—-K. H. Smith's b g Ratine aged scr R. Donald 0 lI—I. F. PnlT's blk m Royal Serene aged scr . . A. Holmes 0 2—l. .1. Kenncrley's b h Young Frank" ageil scr . . - . Owner 0 fi D. Spenre's b g Guy Denver aged 12 . . . . O. F,. Hooper 0 3A. Rrnwn's cli ill Erin's Princess aged 3fi . . . . S. A. Kdwards 0 10 —A. Davev's b g Worthy King aged .1(i . . . . : . . Owner 0 Fdite P.ingen was the early leader, bill P.tmi.;' the stands Cuy Denver led from Ralloe. Hoval Chenatilt, Elite Binj;en, Aceras, and Harold Denver. With another round covered the order was Harold Denver. Guv Denver, lialloc. Royal Chenault, Klite ntngen. and F.rin's Princess. Lilian Ho ml improved her position going along the luieV Hie last lime and followed Harold Denver info (he straight, with Royal Chenault and loin's Princess next. Lilian Bond drew out to win by two lengths from Royal Chmiault. with Harold Denver a head away. Tlovnl Sereno was fourth. Times—4min 2P 4-Ssee. -Intin .lOsec. 4min 2fl Msec Winner trained by owner, Addington. CRAVEN HANDICAP, In harness. Of 2.10 sovs; second ho'r&e 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. 2min 43sec class. One mile and a quarter.

j g. .1. Barton's b h INDIANAPOLIS bv Wrack —Estella Amos 4yrs scr W. J. Tomkinson 1 i —B. Grice.'s b g Kingcraft- aged 12 V. Holmes 2

3 —c. S. Donald's b g Lindbergh aged 12 . . ... Owner • S 2—C. M. Archer's b g Roddy aged scr M. Holmes 0 6—w. J. Norland's b g Gold Country aged 12 . . J. S. Shaw 0 i s —Mrs M. Harrall's br h Royal Silk aged 12 . . L. V. Bcrkett 0 7—e. ¥. C. Hinds's b g Harold Logan aged 60 . . -v L. Frost 0 Roddy led out from Indianapolis and Gold Country, and passing the stands the order was Roddy, Indianapolis, Gold Country, Kingcraft, Royal Silk, and Lindbergh. Indianapolis took charge three furlongs from home and was followed into the straight by Royal. Silk, Roddy, and Kingcraft. Indianapolis was not troubled in the run home and won by three lengths from Kingcraft, with Lindbergh two lengths away. Royal Silk was fourth. Times—2min 37sec, 2min 37sec. 2min 37 2-ssec. Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinson, Addington. NOTES ON THE RACING Don Chcnault Shows Speed. A'beautiful start was effected in the Spreydon Handicap, each horse going smartly from its mark, but very soon Don Chenault opened up a big break from King's Voyage, who had run past Real Belle. With a round to go Don Chenault had lost some of his advantage, but he still had a useful lead when the field entered the back stretch, with King's Voyage doing his level best to bridge the gap. Three furlongs from home Don Chenault put in a skip, and this gave backers of Real Belle some hope, for at this stage she was trotting soundly. Excitement increased as the mare lessened the margin, but a break at the straight entrance gave Don Chenault a very comfortable victory from Biddy Parrish, who had run past a field of tiring horses. The winner has been a model of consistency during the present season, and on this occasion, finding course and weather to his liking, he showed undoubted superiority. Even considering the state of the track, the 3min 24sec for the mile and a half represented a very fine performance, and Biddy Parrish, in going 3min 18sec, registered time that has not been beaten very often by an unhoppled trotter. Over the first furlong she did not seem to develop her machinelike action, but once warmed to her work she gave a fine display. Cannonball showed a lot of speed in the early stages, though he had had enough when the straight was reached. The favourite, Real Belle, trotted soundly for a mile and a quarter, but the excessive strain imposed upon her caused her to go in the air. Gay Paree, King's Voyage, and Merce Bingen were outclassed.

Probationer Makes New Record. From the start of the Durham Handicap, Taxpayer went off unsteadily, but quickly finding his feet lie wai soon in a good position behind Editor, who, beginning very smartly, made the pace very fast. Regal Voyage tailed the Held, but all the rest were running in close order. Half a mile from home Editor, Taxpayer, Some Guy, Chef, Grand Canyon, Nelson de Oro, and Probationer were prominent, and all had a chance. In the run home Probationer had a short, sharp tussle with Taxpayer, but over the last 50 yards she went right away, to win in most impressive style.

The winner is an aged mare and has done good service for her owner. Mrs W. McKenzie. Taxpayer had every chance and acted as one of the pacemakers throughout, and he hung on gamely to withstand the determined challenge of Logan's Pride. He is fast regaining his best form after a spell from the race track. He looks certain to win good races in the near future. Logan's Pride was not in the fighting ■ line until the last bit, but he finished with a rare burst of speed to gain third money. Some Guy paced his usual solid race, but lacked the necessary brillance to win a contest of this description. Nelson de Oro had every chance after a quick beginning, but Gay Gordon appeared to run into trouble. None of the others ever looked to be pacing in a winning style and this is not to be wondered at when it is remembered that the winner established a new record for a mile saddle race. A Blanket Finish. The Midsummer Handicap provided one of the most exciting races witnessed for some time, and at the finish six horses were fighting out the issue hoad and head. Royal Again spoilt an otherwise good chance by bobbling at the start, and he was quickly out of the contest. After Ayrmont Chimes had led for eix furlongs, Vesuvius ranged alongside and, proceeded to hit the pace along merrily, and with Royal Silk and Kingcraft'at the tail of a bunched field they passed the half-mile post. At this stage Royal Silk commenced a fast run on the outside of the field, and he was followed at a length's interval by Lindbergh. At the straight entrance, Vesuvius, Royal Silk, Ayrmont Chimes, Sunny Morn, and Sir Guy were all handy, and the excitement grew as Royal Silk settled down to a battle royal with Ayrmont Chimes and Vesuvius. Lindbergh, who had shown great speed, then appeared to hold the upper hand, but Sir Guy shot through an opening in the centre of the field and he had his neck in front as the post was passed, with Royal Silk, Lindbergh, Sunny Morn, Ayrmont Chimes, Belinda, and Vesuvius following closely. The winner put up a sterling performance and great credit is due to C. S. King, the driver, for his masterly reinsmanship. Occupying a position on the rails from the start, Sir Guy was allowed to retain that position until the last hundred yards when he came through to win like a champion. It was a fine exhibition of stamina on the part of the horse coupled with superior reinsmanship. Sir Guy ran second in the Auckland Cup during the holiday season but his running at Forbury Park did not suggest him as a winner of this race. Royal Silk was great in defeat for losing his position early he.was well back half a mile from home. He then unwound a great burst of speed and travelling several sulkies out round the lop turn ho showed his stamina by carrying his run right to the winning nosl. With better luck in the running he might have won. Lindbergh paced in his best form as his time, 4min 16 3-ssec. signifies. From start to finish he travelled in a cloud of dust ;ind on the top bend was forced to come round his field. It was a performance that stamped Lindbergh as one of the best pacers New Zealand lias known. Sunny Morn seemed (• meet all the trouble that was going and he may be considered verv unlucky not to be closer at the finish. Kingcraft raced several sulkies out all the way and was well beaten three furlongs from home. Ayrmont Chimes and Belinda were always in the firing line and were beaten on their merits, remarks that also apply to Gold Tinge. Royal Again did not improve his already tarnished reputation by bobbling on the mark and losing all chance. Long: Overdue Win. Having been off the winning list for two years, Arethusa showed a return to her best form when she won the Linwood Handicap after following the pacemaker Somerby for the greater part of the journey. Over the concluding stages Arethusa showed too much stamina for Somerby, Royal Drusus, and Blue Mountain who finished behind her. The result may have been affected by an accident to Silver de Oro after a furlong had been covered, for the mare almost came down, after which she tool; no part in the race. Arethusa is only a pony, but very genuine, and on this occasion found track and atmosphere to suit her. Royal Drusus had anything but a good run, and he was hemmed in on the rails at a critical stage of the race. When he broke clear he made a distinct impression on the leader. Blue Mountain again showed consistency but a buckled sulky wheel in the first furlong did not assist him. Regal Voyage showed a lot of speed, but she covered some extra ground and had nothing in reserve at the finish. George Key and Brent Zolock were outclassed. High-class Effort. Chenwood, a warm first favourite for the Papanui Handicap, was first away from the barrier, and setting a solid pace all the way he won very nicely from an outsider in Reporter, Avernus, Manoeuvre, Major Lind, and

Gay Gordon. Waress broke an overcheck at the start and almost fell. It was an interesting race, and though Chenwood was in front throughout the positions of the others were continually changing, and first one and then another looked likely to catch the leader. Chenwood had been doing good track work, and his win was anticipated. He is by Peter Chenault rrom Sashwood, the latter a good mars that raced with some success a few years ago. Reporter was always handy to the leader, and his owner-trainer, T. H. McGirr, collected a useful dividend for second place. Avernus was set a big task. He was quickly in a good position, but had to travel over a deal of extra ground which made his task a difficult one. Manoeuvre never looked a winner, but Arabond was in the picture until three furlongs from home. Taxpayer was always handy to the leaders, but failed in the last bit. The time, 4min 23 4-ssec. shows the speed at which the race was run. A Fine Display. The Cashmere Handicap provided a fine exhibition of trotting by the Durbar Lodge mare, First Wrack, who came with a well sustained run over the last three furlongs after Cannonball and Garner had made most cf the running. First Wrack was altogether too good for the field she met, and though she does not run out two miles, 12 furlongs is a distance that suits her well. She was driven a very patient race by J. Behrens, who was in no hurry to go to the front. Third favourite on the machine, First Wrack paid a short price. Worthy Queen, who finished second, made up ground steadily from the start, and si".e was lucky enough to get. a run on the rails in the straight which landed her a head in front of Fifa. Worthy Queen will be improved by the race, and may have to be considered in engagements later in the season. Fifa, after a a long absence from the track, came back to put up a fine race in running third. At one stage she looked a likely winner. Standby was only a head away fourth, and his performance was creditable. Cannonball failed to stay, and Biddy Parrish loft a lot of ground at the start. Wrackler found the task beyond him, and Great Way, breaking his gear, had to be pulled up soon after the start. From the Back Mark. Lilian Bond put up a very fine performance in winning the Liverpool Handicap, for she was set to give away 36 yards to a big field. Guy Denver and Harold Denver took turns at pace-making, but both faded as the real business commenced, when Lilian Bond, showing great brilliance, fairly buried the rest for speed over the final stages. She won well at the recent Forbury Park meeting, and in view of this form it was strange to find her paying double figures. Royal Chenault was always in the picture, and fought on gamely to defeat Harold Denver and Roval Serene. The last-named lost ground st the start, and appeared hopelessly out of the race. Over the final stapes she showed phenomenal speed, and in another few M rides would nave ~r>cer; seconri. Harold Denver faded out at the end, and his pace-making effort hs'd evidently lef; him without a final punch. Worthy King also lost ground through a brd beginning, and though ho showed a lot of speed he was left without much dash at the end.

Champion Four-Year-Old. Indianapolis was backed down to a less lhan even-money favourite for the Craven Handicap, and after Roddy had established a lead of half a dozen lengths in the first furlong and had set a very fast pace for a mile, Indianapolis shot to the front and was not seriously troubled to beat Kingcraft and Lindbergh, both of whom were hard driven for place money. In winning, Indianapolis lowered by one-fifth of a second Roi l'Or's record of 2min 37 l-ssec for a rhile and a quarter, and he gave a fine exhibition in doing so. It was quite plain that his racing at Forbury Park

and his subsequent track work had improved him considerably. He< certainly raced under ideal conditions, and 'there was no necessity on this occasion to race him in the middle of the track. It is doubtful whether he could have gone any faster had there been a horse capable of extending him, but those that opposed him were just as tired as he was at the finish. Kingcraft, who equalled the 2min 37 sec made by the winner, showed brilliance over the last part. Always handily placed he paced a fine race, and he had enough in reserve to deal effectively with the challenges thrown out by Lindbergh and Royal Silk, both'of whom had to cover some extra ground round the top turn. Lindbergh, as usual, was slow to find .his feet, but afterwards he ran a capital race to finish third. He is as well now as ever he was. Royal Silk paced splendidly until the last bit found him out, and Harold Logan probably went as fast as did the winner and runner-up.

FAST TIMES

DAY OF RECORD BREAKING Saturday was an ideal day* for record-breaking performances at Addington, and every horse that was placed during the afternoon improved considerably on the time it was handicapped to do. The following table shows the winners, their assessed marks, the time actually registered, and the improvement made over the different distances:— ONE MILE. Time Im- ' regis- proveHcp. tered. ment. Probationer 2.12 2.8 4 • ONE MILE AND A QUARTER. Time Iraregis- prdveHcp. tered. ment. Arcthusa . . 2.46 2.412-5 4 3-5 Indianapolis 2.43 2.37 6' ONE MILE AND A HALF. . ■ Time Imregis- proveHcp. tered. ment. Don Chenault 3.32 3.24 8. First Wrack 3.27 3.211-5 5 4-5 TWO MILES. Time Imregis- prove- „. Hep. tered. ment. Sir Guy .. 4.26 4.19 1-5 6 4-5 Chenwood .. 4.35 4.23 4-5 11 1-5 Lilian Bond 4.37 4.26 4-5 10 1-5 (CONTINUED ON PAGE 15)