TROTTING AT ADDINGTON

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21246, 18 August 1934, Page 18

TROTTING AT ADDINGTON

WRITER WINS TROTTERS' RAGE

Early morning weather conditions were promising for excellent sport at Addington yesterday, although heavy rain overnight had left the track wet. The course did not have a chance to improve under the influence of a strong wind, and a light drizzle that set in during the afternoon soon made conditions bad for horses and drivers. Trotting Is essentially a fine weather sport, and the miserable conditions not only prevented horses from showing their true form, but it prevented speculators from backing their fancies with any confidence. A substantial drop of £5249 in the totalisator investments for the third day can be attributed to the bad weather. The investments for the day amounted to £24,817, as against £30,066 on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £72,269, as against £75,157 10s 12 months ago, a decrease of £2BBB 10s on the amount invested at the August meeting in 1933.

The state of the track did not allow of the exciting contests that had been features of the earlier racing, but several very line performances were registered. The most popular win of j the day was scored by Mr C. J. Barton's horse. Indianapolis, who, plainly ( improved by his racing at the meet- f { ing, spreadeagled his field in the t August Handicap and showed himself j quite capable of going two miles with j the best. He is the third horse at : the meeting to qualify for a place in « the New Zealand Cup, and the manner in which he dealt with the chal- f lenge issued by Red Shadow over the linal stages makes him a real danger in the big November race. < The Aldington Handicap provided one of tha tit-bits of the meeting, and the class trotters engaged gave a dis- . play that delighted the public. Track conditions were all against record breaking performances, but Writer's Smin 30 l-ssec for a mile and a half under the conditions was a great performance. Under conditions that prevailed on the first and second days, a world's record for the distance would have been registered. The three days' racing reflected credit on the management, and Mr J. H. Williams, the president, must have been well satisfied with the efforts of his club to encourage high class trotting. Mr A. I. Rattray and staff had detail arrangements working smoothly, and several enquiries by the stewards during the meeting did not reveal anything worthy of serious consideration. ..Details of the racing are as follows: M3DWIOTBB HANDICAP, . 0£ 200 govs; second horßa 40 boys and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Un- ' , hoppled trotters, arain 32sec class. One iruilo and half. 4.-W. J. Doyle's b g MOUNTAIN MIST by Guy Parrish—Pctereta mure aged 72 •. .. Owner 1 &—Mrs F. Kingsland's b g New Slotford aged 36 ..J. Bryce, jun. 2 2.—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s ch in First Wrack aged 81 .. 11. Holmes 3 ■i v 10.— J. Deyell's ch g Nelson Ata aged ~;',; Hi .. ... A. Butter Held 0 )' ..7.-8. A. Eagan's b g "Wah aged 24 Owner 0 r 3.'—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s bra Raolaim ;;;-!■ "6yr» 38 .. ..J. Behrnca 0 -,. iZ.-~J. Guy's b jj Don Cbenaulfc aged 48 B. Jarden 0 :9,—D. Bennett's b g Gay Faroe 6yrs 48 :!. Owner 0 .'_"; "S.— M. J. McTeiguo's ch m Great Burton aged 48 .. .; Owner 0 11.—D. A. Withors's b g King's Voyage '■■' aged 48 .. .. Owner 0 ■ ; ''•>s,—Mrs T. L. Johnson's gr m Fifa aged '■ 60 .. .. F. Holmes 0 tf Nelson Ata led down tho back from Ea- > "<rjaim, Don Chonault, King's Voyage, First ''"Wrack, and Lough Guy. Passing the stands •■ 'Nelson Ata was well clear of Raolaim and Don Chonault, but going along tho back ■Mountain Mist and Fifa moved up quickly, ' mid were in charge three furlongs from home. Mountain Mist entered tho straight lengths ahead of Fifa, with Firat "Wrack, Don Chennult, and New Metford next. Mountain Mist wont on to ivin by four lengths from New Metford, with First Wrack a nock away. Fifa was fourth. Times—3min 37 2-Ssoo, Bmin 42seo, 3min 38 l-sseo. Winner trained by owner. DoylosLIGHTNING HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the itake. 3min 30aeo class. One mile and a half. .. 4.—C. Davey's b g GRAND FINALK by i' : Brent Locanda— Welcome aged 21 J. Bryce, jun. 1 I. —F. McKendry's Mk m Encounter syra 18 ~. .. .. Owiior 2 l * 8. —W. Robinson's br g Whippet 6yrs I sor .. .. L. A. Maidens S 12. —Miss J. Wylie's b g Captain Wrack aged scr .. .. G. Cameron 0 ; I. —L. Cockburn's oh g Morello 4yrs scr A. Candy 0 11.— K. Vautior's b g Nelson's Chum aged scr .. .. .. C. King 0 B.—M. J. McToigno's bin Real Burton 6yrs sor .. .. Owner 0 ~, 2.—M. Gorman's b g War Officer aged scr .. .. M. B. Edwards 0 10.—A. Chinnery's b g Aristotle 6yrs 12 R. Motz 0 s.—Clarkson and Graham's b m Betty Wrack Syrs 12 .. .. M. Holmes 0 9. H. Murphy's blk g Smoko Screen aged 21 .. M. Stewart 0 , «.—R. A. Bebbington's ch m Elvo aged 24 .. .. Owner 0 13.—D. Rodgers' b g Matchmaker aged 24 ;».- G. Mouritz 0 9.—A. Davey'a b g Worthy King aged 60 Owner 0 War Officer and Smoke Screen were bracketed. Whippet began smartly and led along the ~ bacK from Real Burton, Encounter, Smoke Screen, and Betty Wrack. Passing tha stands Whippet was followed by Encounter, Betty Wrack, Real Burton, Grand Finale, : ;':War Officer, Elvo, and Smoke Screen. Wbippit and Encounter were still the leaders down the back and into the straight, '" from Grand Finale, Smoke Screen, Elvo, and Worthy King. Grand Finale finished ■well and won by a length and a half from Encounter, with Smoke Screen a length •way. Whippet was fourth. Times—3mm Sfisec. Bmin 30 3-Esec, Bmin 35 4-saec Winner trained by owner, JTalawell. At a subsequent meeting of the stowards. Smoke Screen v/.is disqualified for "aUo\y , ing and third place was awarded to Whippot. NATIONAL HANDICAP, Of 600 sovs; second horse 150 sovs, awl third horse 100 bovb from tho stake. 4min 27500 class. Two miles. 1.-G. J. Barton's b h INDIANAPOLIS by Wrack—Estella Amos syrs scr E. C. MoDermott 1 3. J. Bryco's b h Ayrmont Chimes aged scr . ..J. Bryce, jun. 2 -+-. MII M. Hawaii's oh b Red Shadow aged 60 .. ..J. Bryco 3 J. Morland's b g Gold Country 1 aged set .. ..A. Holmes 0 I iS-i-F, G, H. Alexandre's ch m Gold f Tinge aged sor .. E. Donald 0 i 9.—M- J. Moodabe's gig Blue Moun!tatia aged 12 .. .. J.S.Shaw P l.i-G. J. Barton's blk m Mountain Del] l aged 24 ..J. Fraser, jun 0 1 B;—J. McDonald's bg a Glenrossie aged '5 -24 .. .. L. O. Thomas 0 •1 4. H. M. Allan's br g Hollo aged 24 *"""* R. B. Berry 0 T.—C. P. Cameron's b h Sir Guy aged 36 C King O

Indianapolis Reveals True Form

9.—C. S. Donald's b g Lindbergh aged 48 M. B. Edwards 0 5.—P. Brown's eh g Roi l'Or aged 48 F. Holmes 0 Ayrmont Chimes " and Red Shadow and Indianapolis and Mountain Dell were bracketed. Gold Tinge began smartly and led past the stands from Blue Mountain, Indianapolis, Ayrmont Chimes, Mountain Dell, Glenrossie, and Sir Guy. The leaders were the same over tho next circuit, and with six furlongs to cover, Gold Tinge was followed by Blue Mountain, Indianapolis, Mountain Dell, Ayrmont Chimes, and Glen rossie Gold Tinge was six lengths clear entering the back, but Indianapolis and Red Shadow went fast round the far turn and led into the straight from Ayrmont Chimes and Gold Tinge. Indianapolis drew out to win by fivo lengths from Ayrmont Chimos. with Red Shadow a length and a half away. Gold Tinge was fourth T r imo K 9 ~ tal w ;„ 2.ssec, 4min 40 1-Bseo, 4min 85 2-B»eo Winner trained by F. C. Dunleavy, AdllmgLon. TEDEBAX. HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 5C sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. 2min 47seo class. One mile and a quarter. 9-G. Aitcheson's b g PRAIRIE KIJNG by Erin's King—Kentucky Wood aged scr .. .. F. G. Holmes 1 4.—L. A. Maidens'a b g Harvest Child Bgod 12 .. •• Owner 2 10.— G. Ilea's b m Liaolla aged scr B. J. Mackle 3 B—G. J. Barton'a b g Chonwood Cyrs Her .. ..J. Fraser, jun. 0 1 —E. C. McDermott's b g Cloudy Rango Byes scr •• ■• Owner 0 14.—A. Fairbairn's b g Morning Sun aged Bcr Owner 0 12.-H. Halliday'a b g Nelson deOro aged scr ■• .. D. C. Watts 0 C —S. Chambers's b g Purser aged sor L. O. Thomas 0 j 13.—J: Young's br g Colonial Boy aged in .. .. K. Young u U.-J- D. Smith's b g Eureka Boy Byrs ■ XI .. . • • • Owner 0 B._Mrs E. A. Robson's b g Peter Locanda aged 12 .. M. C. McTigue 0 5—D. Rodgers's b g Wild Guy ajc>d 12 G. Mount?: 0 7.-W. Hosbing's ch g Wrecker Cyrs 12 3. S. Shaw 0 9-B. Grico's b g Master Roy aged 24 O. E. Hooper 0 Prairie King led out from Morning Sun, Coionial Boy, and Chonwood. Passing the stands, Prairie King was fol owed by Colonial Boy, Morning Sun Linella. Wild Guy, Master Roy, Eureka Boy, and Harvest Child. Prairie King was attended bv Wild Guy and Colonial Boy going down the back, and led into the straight from Morning Sun. Colonial Boy, Linella, and Wild Guy. Prairie King wns not troub ed in the run homo to win by two lengths from Harvest Child, with Linella a neck away. Muster Roy was fourth. _ J-"™sß- - 55 2-sseo, 2min BBsec, 2mm 6f.sec. Winner trained by F. G. Holme,, Addington. HBATHCOTE HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs: second horse E0 sovs, and third horßo 25 sovs from tho stake. 4min 33aeo to 4min 27sec clasH. Two miles. B.—A. Grogan's b g LORD LESLIE by Nelson Derby—Harold Dillon tnaro Byrs scr .. .. R B. Berry 1 I—Mrs W. Mackenzie's b m Suro aged 12 .. .. S. A. Edwards 2 9.—V. Alborn's br g Somerby aged 21 Owner 3 7.—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'a ch h C'ito 6yra 12 .. ..J. Behrnea 0 2—J. Walls's b g Mountain Ore aged 12 .. .. L. A. Maidens 0 6.—D. M. Ellcry's b g Gay Gordon aged 24 .. ..J- 8011, jun. 0 10.—C. P. Cameron's b h Royal Druaua aged 3d .. •• C. King 0 ?,.— D. Teahcn's br g Gunfire aged 48 Owner 0 5. G. J. Barton's b g Tempest 6yrs 48 J. Fraser, jun. 0 4.-L. F. Borkett'a b g Kaydus aged 72 Owner 0 With half a miio covered, Lord Leslie l"d from Suro, Somerby, C'iro, Mountain Ore, Gunfire, Gay Gordon, and lempest. There waa no change in the positions of tho field over tho next round, and with four furlongs to cover, Lord Leslie was followed bv Sure, Somerby, Tempest, Mountain Ore. Ciro and Gay Gordon. Lord Leslie still led when tho straight was reached, from Sure, Tempest, and Somerby. Lord Leslie stayed on to win by a neck from Sure, with Somerby five lengths away. Gay Gordon was fourth. Times—lmin 43seo, 4mtn 4-l-ssec, 4min 42 3-ssec. Winner trained by R. B. Berry, Addington. . ADDINGTON HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from tha stake. For unhoppled trotters. Bmin 24sco class. Ona mile and a half. i.— C. P. Cameron's ch g WRITER by Author Dillon—Ruby S. aged scr C. King 1 5_F. B. McFarlane's blk g Huon Voyaged aged 36 .. L. O. Thomas 2 2—W. T. Lowe's br g Trampfast aged 86 .. .. M. B. Berry 8 6. G. J. Barton'a b ni Biddy Parrish aged scr .. J- Eraser, jun. 0 8.- J. Manera's b g Nicoya aged 24 L. F. Berkett 0 7. J. Young's ch g Stanley T. aged 24 R. Young 0 L—J. S. Shaw's oh m Worthy Queen aged 38 •■ •• Owner 0 Writer led out frem Biddy Parrish and Nicoya, and entering the back Writer was six lengths clear of Nicoya, with Worthy Queen, Trampfast, and Huon Voyage next. Writer was cloßely followed by Nicoya past the stands, but with three furlongs to cover Writer was attended by Worthy Queen, with Trampfast, Nicoya, and Huon \ Voyage next. Writer entered tho straight , just clear of Worthy Queen, but drew out in the run homo to win by two lengths from Huon Voyage, with Trampfast a neck away. Nicoya was fourth. Tiraeß—Smin 80 1-Bsec, 3mir, 27 2-ssoc, 3min 27 8-Saec. Winner trained by C. King, Halswell. ISLINGTON HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. 4min 40neo to 4min 85seo class. Two miles. 1 6. H. G. Lynch's b m QUEEN AUTHOR by Author Dillon-Indian 1 Child Byrs 36 .. W. J. Doyle 1 B.—J. E. Mcßride's b g Rey Spao 6yrs 1 36 .. .. E. C. McDermott 2 2. J. Westerman's b g Golden Direct ' 6yrs 12 .. .. F. Holmes 3 4. F. A. Loffhagen's br g Gunmetal ' Byrs scr .. .. C. Fairman 0 O.—M. J. Moodabe's br m Margaret ' Chenault aged sor ..J. S. Shaw 0 2,—Mrs G. H. O'Connell's br h Tangatu ' 6yrs scr .. .. F. G. Holmes 0 11.— J. Young"* b g Holly Bank aged 12 R. Young 0 I.—D. Windle's h g Willow Wave.) aged * 24 „ „.. O.'Ti. Hooper 0

10.—A. Brown's oh m Erin's Princess a aged 36 .. S. A Edwards 0 \ B.—K. H. Smith's br g Pronto Bingen r aged 36 .. •• R. Donald 0 f 6.—A. Davey'a br g Worthy King aged j 3C .. . ■ • ■ Owner 0 7.—C. P. Cameron's b g Harold Denver j aged 43 .. .. C. King 0 a Tangatu and Golden Direct wore brae- r keled. Passing the stands Margaret Chenault j led from Golden Direct. Gunmetal, Pronto Bingen, Tangatu, Worthy King, Holly Bank, unci Quoen Author. With another round covered. Golden Direct led from Rey Spec, Worthy Kin<f, Harold Denver, Pronto Bin- *■ gen, Gunmetal, Tangatu, and Queen Author. \ The last-named shot through the field near ► the far turn and led into the straight from ' Rey Speo, Golden Direct, and Tangatu. In £ the run home. Queen Author stayed on £ to win by n langth from Rey Spec, with 1 Golden Direct eight lencrlha away. Tangatu ] was fourth. Times—'tmin -Msec, 4min <lt ( l-ssec. 4min 38 3-osec. Winner trained by E owner, Jsor'licote. FAREWELL HANDICAP, \ Of 300 soys; second horso 60 sovb, and third . horse 10 sovs from tho stake. 2min 41sei! } class. One mile and a quarter. B.—H. M. Allan's br g HOLLO by Jingle 1 —Madftm Templeton aged 12 < R. B. Berry 1 ' !).—•T. G. H. Aloxandre'3 ch m Gold Tinge aged 12 -• H. Donald is ,1. (J. P. Cameron's br g Avernus Gyra ' scr .. C. King 8 ] 3.—M. 'J. Moodab.i's gr g Blue Mountntn aged scr .. J. S. Shaw 0 S>.— L. F. Bcrkett's b g Baydus aged scr Ownur 0 C —V. Alhorn's bik g Vesuvius aged scr Owiifr 0 I—G. J. Barton's bik m Mountain Dell agod 12 •■ J. Eraser, jun. 0 I.—G. Stanley's ch m Silver de Oro syrs 12 .. .. G. McKendry 0 . 11.—C. M. Archer's b g Roddy, aged 21 ' 7—C. Mortal's b g Impromptu aged 86 Owner 0 10— E. F. C. Hinds's b s Harold Logan aged 72 ■• .. L. Frost 0 Avornus and Raydus wero tho early loaders, but passing the stands Gold Tinso led from Roddy, Mountain Dell Avernus, Silver de Oro. Vesuvius. Raydus. Blue MovnUin and Rollo. The order was the same entering tho back, and into the straight r'old Tinge was followed by Roddy. Avernus Mountain Dell, and Rollo. The last-named finished well on the rails, and won by a length and a half from Gold Tinge w, I Avernus half ft length away. Harold Logan was fourth. Times—2mjn Slsec, '-;■»- 6l'l-sseo, Omin 53 2-ssec. . Wmnor trained by R. B. Berry, Addmgton. NOTES ON THE RACING Favoured by State of Track The track was heavy for the Midwinter Handicap, Fifa being made a better favourite than the Durbar Lodge pair Raclaim and First Wrack. Nelson Ata, a? usual, went to the front in an attempt to win from end to end, but he was a well beaten horse three furlongs from home, and he quickly faded to the rear of the field. At this stage Mountain Mist, who had been trotting solidly, rushed to the front and quickly put a break of several lengths on his nearest opponent, ilia. A break rounding the top turn had his backers on tenterhooks, but Mountain Mist quickly settled to his work again and from then on was not troubled. The winner had raced well earlier in the meeting, but on this occasion he was meeting less pretentious company and the soft state of the track was all in his favour. He fairly outclassed the remainder, most of whom were troubled by the heavygoing. New Metford again finished second after a very fast sprint up the straight. He has given three exhibitions of good trotting, and a win would be well deserved. First Wrack made a good beginning and was soon in a handy position, but the effort | took something out of her and she nad her work cut out to beat Fifa, Don Chenault appeared to be going strongly three furlongs from home, but he failed rather badly, and Nelson Ata, after making the pace, collapsed. Raclaim, Wan, who broke at the start, Gay Paree, Great Burton, and King's Voyage were never prominent. A Mud Lark Whippet hopped out smartly in the Lightning Handicap and made most of the running with War Oflicer, Betty Wrack, Real Burton, Encounter, Elvo, and Grand Finale running in close order. Less than half a mile from home Grand Finale made a fast burst to take third place at the quarter mile post, but he was then under (ho whip and his chance looked anything but promising. When Encounter and Whippet settled down to a battle royal, Grand Finale came with another rush to gain a very decisive victory. The going suited the winner, who had previously shown his best form on a heavy track. He stayed on much better than the remainder, and though not by any means a good gailed pacer, he stays really well. Encounter was always in the firing line, and had every chance, and Whippet found the task of pacemaking too much for him. Real Burton faded out rather badly, and War Officer, Betty Wrack, and Elvo had had enough three furlongs from home. Smoke Screen may have been unlucky in not finding an opening on the inside in the run down 1 the straight, and in going for a run on the rails he went to a gallop as the post was reached. Ho finished third, i but a meeting of the judicial stewards deposed him from that posii tion his placed being taken by Whippet. Morello travelled two furlongs i when he became involved in a mix-up and dropped out of the race.

Indianapolis Improves | A sterling performance in the August Handicap by Indianapolis showed the big stallion to have been greatly improved by his hard racing on the first two days. Gold Tinge set out to make the pace fast, and very soon Blue Mountain was acting as runner-up, with Ayrmont Chimes, and Glenrossie in handy positions. The field, well strung out, raced into the back stretch the last time with Gold Tinge holding a good lead from Blue Mountain, Indianapolis, Ayrmont Chimes, Red Shadow, and Roil' Or. Three furlongs from home Indianapolis shot up on the inside of Gold Tinge, and with Red Shadow four or five lengths away he led into the straight. From then on the race was only a procession, for Indianapolis increased his lead and won without being asked a serious question. It was a sterling performance on the part of Mr G. J. Barton's pacer, who by his victory has qualified to enter for the New Zealand Cup. Not generally regarded as a good mud horse, Indianapolis on this occasion handled the going as though accustomed to it, and neither Red Shadow nor any of the others had a chance with him over the final stages. Red Shadow paced a fine race to finish third. Blue Mountain had every chance, but failed to stay, and was well beaten three furlongs from home. Gold Tinge found the task of pace-making too much, and though Roi l'Or made a good effort over the early part hedid not take a hand in the finish, and Glenrossie in a good position early was beaten half a mile from home. Sir Guy was in a position close to the leaders for the greater part of the journey, but Rollo was always at the rear of the field. Gold Country started slowly and as the race progressed his position did not improve. A Favourite Prairie King was favourite for the Federal Handicap, and he was early in a leading position, closely attended by Morning Sun, Linella, Eureka Boy, Colonial Boy, and Wild Guy, while Wrecker and Purser were slow to begin. Morning Sun and Prairie King were in front throughout, but in the straight a good race took place, Linella challenging strongly on the outside, while Harvest Child came fast on the inside, and was going very well at the finish. Linella was third and Master Roy fourth, and closely following were Morning Sun, Nelson de Oro and Cloudy Range. The winner was purchased by Mr G. Aitcheson three months ago, and this marked his third win since he first carried his new colours. Harvest Child, giving away 12 yards, was not in a good position throughout, and his second placing was due to the patience and good judgment of his driver, L. A. Maidens, who stuck to the rail until an opening presented, itself in the straight. Had he been

bio to get clear earlier Harvest Child ,-ould further have troubled the winter. Linella has been a consistent perormer without being quite good ood enough, and Master Roy found he task just too much for him. Purser ost ground at the start, Cloudy Range nd Chenwood broke during the runting, Wrecker and Peter Locanda vere always in rear positions, and the emainder never threatened danger. Driving Tactics Lord Leslie was in front from the tart of the Heathcote Handicap, and nade all the running in front of Sure, Somerby Mountain Ore, and Ciro, R. 3. Berry, driving the leader, set a ;'eady pace, and at the top of the ;traight he slipped his field, gaining a wo-lengths' advantage on Sure. The atter made a very plucky attempt to )verhaul the leader, but Berry's itrategy brought a well-deserved reyard Lord Leslie, under a hard drjve, ;tuck to his work like a champion, and jnly his gameness helped him through it the tinish. Sure may have been mlucky, and she put up a great race 0 gain second money. Her form tit ,he meeting has been consistent. Somerby went his usual solid race without ever looking a winner, and Gay Gordon, Ciro, Mountain Ore, and Tem. aest were all handy at different stages sf the race. Raydus, set to give away 72 yards, made up ground early, but ivas left with little in reserve at the iinish. Crack Trotters The Addington Handicap produced a field of seven of the best trotters ever assembled in New Zealand. It piovided one of the most exciting races of the meeting. The betting was surprisingly well distributed, and less than £5 was returned by the winner, who was fourth favourite. Biddy Parrish went off correctly, but had not gone 100 yards before she broke ud badly, and was soon in a hopeless nosition Writer at once established a good lead, the breaking by Biddy Parrish interfering with Trampfast and Huon Voyage. Writer was closely followed by Nicoya after the field had travelled half a mile, but then Worthy Queen and Trampfast commenced to reduce the gap. The field, with the exception of Biddy Parrisn, was well bunched as the field was straightening up for home and the excitement of the crowd grew as first Worthy Queen and then Huon Voyage and Trampfast threw out challenges to the leader, who was still racing with nlentv of dash. Writer was apparently doing his best, but had a nice margin in his favour. As the post was reached Huon Voyage, who was lianciy at the top of the straight, made a great effort and after a battle royal with Trampfast he gained second money, with Nicoya in fourth place. It was a great race, and would have been btill better had it been run on a fast track. Writer by his performances at the meeting has shown himself to be one of the best trotters in the Dominion, and his 3min 30sec for a mile and a half on a heavy track represents a great performance. C. King drove a line race in front, and his good judgment was in a measure responsible for the victory. Huon Voyage showed a return to his best form by beating Trampfast in the run down the straight and on this showing is far from a spent light. R. J- enhim ready for the most serious engagement* Both he atui lost some ground as a result ° f Parrish breaking, and Nicoya and Worthy Queen may not have been quite at home in the going. At the time the race was run a light drizzle had set in, and the track was not suitable for fast time making. Queen Author's Double The Islington Handicap- provided another line race in somewhat trcacheious going, and marked a further success for W. J- Doyle, who, with Queen Author, trailed the leading division foi the first mile and a half, and then out in an electric burst winch canied her to a lead that she held comfortably to the winning post. It was quite lan impressive performance, and the i little chestnut raced kindly all through. With a reputation for doing her best only in front of a field, Queen Author was allowed to run along steadily and make one convincing run, which completely settled the opposition. She proved herself, as she hud done betore, a real mudlark. Rey Spec was always handily placed, and had every chance, but failed in his attempt to catch the leader in the straight. lie is one of the most consistent horses racing. Golden Direct did most of the pacemaking. but was well beaten at the ejui while Tancatu was always in a good position and was beaten on his merits. Willow Wave was again well supported, and again failed to begin smartly. Margaret Chenault, after being one of the leaders for a mile and a quarter, collaDStxl, and Erin's Princess tailed the field throughout. In lain anil Slush The Farewell Handicap was run on a track that was quickly becoming .slushy, and though the fastest horses were engaged, the majority were quilt unable to show their true form. Gold Tinge was in front early in the raei and going comfortably in the straight she left on the rails an opening tlirougl* v/hich Rollo shot at a great speed. K B. Berry, who drove the winner, kept religiously to the rails, and herein lay his way to victory. He took risks oj being shut in, but he chose the .shortest way home, and for his success he must ba accorded much credit. The field raced in close order throughout behind the leader, and three furlong; from home any one of six horses hac a chance. Avernus was always in the firing line, but could not carry or with the leaders. Blue Mountain Roddy, Raydus, and Mountain Del! nl had their opportunities, but lackoc speed on a treacherous course. Harolc Logan, on whom L. Frost drove ? masterly race, was fairly Hying at the finish, and besides being a great horse in good gonig, has proved himscl; able to go in the mud also.