TROTTING CUP DAY AT ADDINGTON

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21315, 7 November 1934, Page 14

TROTTING CUP DAY AT ADDINGTON

Indianapolis Beats Good Field pHAROLD LOGAN'S NEW RECORD A Track for Fast Times r The Addington trotting course was never in better order [than it was yesterday, when the Metropolitan Trotting Club i beld the thirty-first race for the New Zealand Cup and a pro- ; gramme of the best racing seen at Addington in many years. -From 10 o'clock visitors commenced to arrive at the course, and the scene on the Lincoln road from 11 o'clock onwards ; was one that brought to trotting enthusiasts memories of the bustle and excitement of Addington in more prosperous days.

i The crowd was the biggest seen at Addington for a number of years, with perhaps the exception of the Walla Walla meeting, held at Easter time, and the enthusiasm displayed was in marked contrast to that exhibited a year or two ago. Seldom has a day's racing provided such capital racing and the star item, the New Zealand Cup, had the crowd at a high pitch of excitement. The track was in perfect racing order, and as atmospheric conditions were favourable the day was one for fast times. The most ardent followers of the light harness sport, however, were hardly prepared for the thrills provided in the Cup, in which two world's records were broken by horses the equal of any ever raced in New Zealand.

Blue Mountain, who was followed by Harold Logan, both making valiant attempts to catch the flying leader. They failed, but they were not disgraced. They helped to provide one of the most exciting races on record. The success of the favourite pleased the crowd, a great performance that demanded of the winner a world's winning race record and from the champion, Harold Logan, something better than he had ever shown his admiring public. The New Zealand Cup race showed plainly that trotting is a very popular sport, and that the champions will attract the crowds. Nor were all the plums in one basket, for while the Cup was a spectacle in itself, other races provided the thrills. The brilliant War Buoy, who had started eight times for as many wins, added another victory to the credit of his trainer, M. B. Edwards, and the manner of his win proved himself one of the greatest young pacers of all time. Sir Guy and Blue Mountain staged a thrilling finish in the Hagley Handicap, the little grey gelding, Blue Mountain, again having" to fill the position of runner-up. Auckland was represented by a team of horses that included a truly brilliant trotter in Nell Volo, Wellington sent Glenrossie, the West Coast was represented by a useful team, Waimate sent Roi l'Or, and though Dune-din-trained horses were absent, Mr G. J. Barton, who lives there, was the proud owner of Indianapolis. It was a truly representative gathering of horses and sportsmen from all parts of New Zealand. While the attendance showed a big increase on last year, the totalisator investments dropped from £43,783 10s last year to £42,363 10s, a decrease that may be attributed to the change from the win and place system of betting to the old style of first and second dividends. Altogether it was a most satisfactory opening to the carnival trotting, capably managed by staff and honorary officials of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. Details of the racing are as follows: SPRING HANDICAP. Of 250 soys: second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. For unhoppled trotters. 3min 32sec class. One mile and a half. I—Archer and Macfarlane's b m SEA GIFT by Wrack—l'tiul lluon mare oyrs scr . . . . E. J. Smith 1 ■4—Mrs l' 1 . Kingsland's b g New Metford aged 36 . . J. Bryce, jun. 2 5—V. Alborn's ch g Cannonball aged 48 Owner 3 2 —-E. A. Mitchell's br h Teviot Downs aged 24 . . . . . . Owner 0 3—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s, b m Raclaim aged 3G . . . . ,7. Behrnes 0 C—J. Guy's b g Don Chenault aged 48 B. Jarden 0 10—Jl. J. McTeigue's ch m Great Burton aged 4,S . . .. .. Owner 0 11—D. A. AVithers'a b g King's Voyago aged 4S . . . . . . Owner 0 9—F. W. Johnston's b in Merce Bingen aged 48 . . . . J. Fraser, jun. 0 B—R. Rutherford's ch g Louis Bingen aged 72 . . . . A. Bryco 0 7 —J. S. Shaw's ch m Worthy Queen aged 132 . . . . Owner 0 Sea Gift led down the back from Teviot Downs, Raclaim, Don Chenault. Cannonball, and New Metford. With six furlongs covered Teviot Downs led from Sen Gift, with New Metford, Raclaim, Cannonball, and Don Chenault next. Teviot Downs broke u rein down the back and went to a gallop, leaving Sea GiL't to lead into the straight from New Metford. Raclaim, Cannonball, King's Voyage, and Worthy Queen. Sea Gift was not extended, and won by a length and » half from New Metford, with Cannonball three lengths away. Worthy Queen was fourth. Times —3rnin 23 !-sser, 3min 20 3-ssec, 3min 21sec. Winner trained by "E. .1. Smith, Templeton. EMPIRE HANDICAP, Of SOO sovs; second horse 60 govs, and third horse 1 40 sovs from stake. 2min 47sec class. One milo and a quarter. I—E.1 —E. McDermott's b g CLOUDY RANGE by Wrack —Ayr Syrs scr Owner 1 2—Mrs E. A. Robson's b g Peter Locanda aged 3 2 .. 31. C. HcTigue - 12 —AV. E. Simes's b m Muriel do Oro aged 12 .. AV. J. Doyle 3 B—G.8 —G. lles's b m Linella aged ser B. J. Mackle 0 10— H. Halliday'i b g Nelson de Oro aged scr . . D. C. Watts 0 6 —S. Chambers's b g Purser aged scr I/. O. Thomas 0 4—-T. R. McKonzio's b g Taxpayer Syrs scr • . .. R. B. Beery 0 7 —G. S. Walton's b m War Paint aged scr . . . . . . M. Holmes 0 9 —J. Young's b g Colonial Boy aged 12 R. Young 0 3—H. Murphy's ch g Craganour Cyrs 32 M. B. Edwards O 11—. T. D. Smith's b g 1 Eureka Boy 6yrs 12 . . . . . . Owner 0 5— —G. Aitcheson's b g Prairie King aged 12 . . . . F. G. Holmes 0 War Paint and Nelson de Oro were the "first to show out, and passing the stands

, The parade of horses for the New Zealand Cup was one to be remembered; it is doubtful whether a betterlooking field of horses has ever paraded for this race. Though Indianapolis and Mountain Dell, who were bracketed on the totalisator, carried ' more investments than any other horse in the race, it was plain to everyone .that Harold Logan was the popular horse. Mr E. F. C. Hinds's pacer looked a picture of contentment and good condition as he walked to the birdcage carrying the blue and cerise cover presented to him by thp New Brighton Trotting Club. He received a cheer 'as soon as he appeared, and another from the enclosures as he paraded for the race. A perfect-tempered horse, he looked every inch a champion, and his racing proved it. Roi I'Or, another of the back-markers, looked as fresh and well as ever he has been —a jaunty little pacer whose very conformation .suggests extreme speed. Red Shadow, a dark chestnut in colour, had plainly come through a good preparation, and it was not condition that failed him. Lindbergh, a lightly fleshed gelding, ot a rather delicate constitution, was perhaps the least prepossessing of the strong field, but Sir Guy, a good-look-ing stallion by Real Gu?, was full of Are and anxious to race. Next came the somewhat heavily-timbered Rollo, who carried the bright polish of the R. B. Berry stable, and Auckland's representative was Impromptu, big and angular, with a reputation for speed in keeping with his size. Indianapolis, who had been under veterinary treatment for an injury to a foot, had not missed a work-out, and he confounded those critics who hacl doubts abgut his soundness. He appeared tender' When being brought to the birdcage, but on the softer track he was better when warmed up. His stable connexions were a little perturbed, however, over his condition. His stable-mate, Mountain Dell, not generally regarded as quite good enough, looked bright and well and the two ponies, Blue Mountain and Silver de Oro, were dwarfed by the other horses. Blue.Mountain, one of the lathy greyhound type, did not carry condition, as he did in August, but he races best when trained fine. Silver de Oro looked more like a child's pony than a competitor in the highest class race in New Zealand, but she is a very well put together pony, and she car- ■ ried the good wishes of many regular racegoers. Sunny Morn, who helped to make most of the running, was not ■ generally regarded as good enough for such a race, but he carried a sheen on his coat that he had not known before, and his running proved that his ' "trainer had spent a lot of time on his preparation. Altogether, it was a goodlooking a field—and as well per- ' formed a field—as has ever contested r-a race on a New Zealand track —each ; horse a credit to its trainer 'and the standard breed.

When the horses were at the post ■every point of vantage was occupied, Jthe stands being filled to overflowing, 'the back fence, the railway trucks on ' the neighbouring line, and even the trees near the track, each supporting ardent enthusiasts anxious to see the race for the Trotting Cup. It was a ;Tace in which only a champion could 'be expected to succeed. A thrilling iPace was set from the start, and as the pacemakers felt the strain the true •and tried pacers came into the picture. (When Indianapolis shot away from the ; field three furlongs from home excite•nent grew, and then from the ruck p©f horses emerged the little grey pacer

the order was Nelson de Oro, War ♦Paint, Cloudy "Range, Muriel do Oro, Craganour, Prairie King, Purser, and reter Locanda. Kelson de Oro was followed by Cloudy Range and War Paint down the back. Cloudy Range had charge entering the straight, with Purser, Nelson de Oro, Muriel de Oro. Taxpayer, Craganour, nnd Peter Locanda close up. Cloudy Range stayed on to win by a short head from Peter Locanda, with Muriel de Oro threo lengths away. Eureka Boy was fourth. Times —2min 43aec, 2iuin 42 l-ssec, 2min 42 3-sscc. Winner trained by owner, Addington. NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP, Of 1500 sovs and cup value 100 sovs; j second horse 250 sovs, third horse 150 ! sovs, and fourth horse 100 sovs from stake. 4min 2Gsec class. Two miles. | I—G.1 —G. J. Barton's b h INDIANAPOLIS I by Wrack—Estella Amos syrs 12 inc. j 12 pen. . . L-. C. McDermort 1 4.—Mrs J. E. Sweetapple and M. -I. I Moodabe's gr g Blue Mountain by i Blue Mountaiu King—Mother Mai ohree aged srr L. A. Maidens 2 | 3—E. J'\ O. Hinds's b g Harold Logan { by Logan Pointer —Ivy Cole agod 72 1 M. Holmes 3 ! 5—P. Brown's ch g Roi l'Or by Hoy i de Oro —Cold Queen aged j .b\ JJolmes -J j 6—G. Stanley's ch m Silver de Oro I by Rcy de Oro —Molly Pointer Cvrs I per . . . . G. McKendry 0 j 7—E. Sutton's 1> g Runny Morn by tiungod—Eourpenc© aged ser ' O. E. Hooper 0 i I—G.1 —G. .1. Barton's blk in Mountain Doll | by Blue Mountain King—Whispering i Dell aged 3 2 .. J.. Eraser, .inn. 0 i JO —C. Moran's b g Impromptu by Pedro 1 Prouto —Petrova aged 12 j J. S. Shaw 0 9 —H. M. Allan's l.r g Rollo by Jingle— Madam Templcion aged 12 n. B. Berry 0 B—C. P. Cameron's b h Sir Guy by Real Guy —Princess Perfection aged 24 .. ' . . . • C. King 0 11 —(\ s. Donnld's b g Lindbergh by Author Dillon —Taruna Mary aged :)0 . . . . . . Owner 0 2 —Mrs M. linrrall's ch h Red Shadowby Travis Axworthy—Our Aggie aged 48 . . • • Bryce 0

Sunny Morn Iml out from Blue Mountain mid Mountain Well, and vstssing the stands tho order was .Sunny Morn, Blue Mountain, Mountain Dell, Impromptu, Indianapolis, Sir Guy, Koi l'Or, Itollo, Lindbergh, Hod Shadow, and Harold Logan, with Silver de Oro, who stumbled badl.v soon after tho start, tailed off. Sunny Morn and Mountain Dell were the leaders going along the hack, and "with a round to cover were followed liy Blue Mountain, Indianapolis, Impromptu, Rollo, Sir Guy, Lindbergh, Harold Logan, Ked Shadow," and lioi l'Or. Indianapolis shot to tho front three furlongs from home, and led into the straight from ISlue Mountain and lliu-old Logan. Indianapolis stayed on -well, winning bv a length from Blue Mountain, willi Harold Logan three lengths away. Koi l'Or was two lengths further hack fourth, ami Impromptu fifth. Times tmin 1.0 4-Gsec, 4min 17sec, 4min 12 2-ssec. A\ inner trained by I' 1 . C. Dunleavy, Addington.

Following are previous winners of the race:—

1001—Mod to Carlo (13. Edwunls) .. 4.41 2-5 1005 —Birchniark (D. J. .Price) .. o. 17 3-5 1900—Bolmont M. (G. Milsoin) .. 4.4G

1907 —Marian (J. Tivakerl .. ... 5.17 2-5 190S—Durbar (A. I'ringlo) .. 1!!0!)—AA'ildwood -lur.r. (W. Kerr) .. 4.30 1910—Wiltlwood Junr. (\V. Kerr) .. 4.3!! 1911—Lady Clare (J. Brankin) .. 4.38 1912—Albert H. (A. 1 Icndnlcsen) .. 4.4.1.1-3 19if!—Kuvcnscliild (X. L. Price) .. 4."5 3-5 l'Jl4—"Win Soon (A. I'ringlel .. 4.31 1015—Country Belle (A. llemlriksen) 4.31 1-5 li)l(i—Cathedral Chimes (J. Bryco) 4.313-5 1917—Adelaide Direct (M. Edwards) 4.27 4-5 1018—Author Dillon (B. Jarden) .. 4.20 2-5 1919—Trix Pointer (F. Holmes) .. 4.30 1920—Keta Peter (A. (!. AVilsoiO 4.30 2-5 1921 —Keta Peter (A. (!. Wilson) .. 4.29 1-5 1922—Agathos (A. Buttorficld) .. 4.3,3 2-5 1923—Great Hope (.T. Brvce, iun.'i) 4.31 2-5 1024—Sheik (P. liiddle) ".. " .. 4.25 4-5

l!l2s—Ahuriri (.T. Brrcc> .. 4.. I si-5 192G-—Aluiriri Bryce: .. 4.25 1927—ffoliara (A. Brvce t 4.40 3-5 192P—Peter Bingen (J. .1. KonrrVv 4.22 1-5 1929—Peter Bingen (,l. ,T. Kcnnorlcv) -!. 1S J-5 19.T0—AVrackler ("M". Holmes) .. 4.24 10,">1—Harold Logan (R. .7. TTumphevs) .. .. 4.1S 2-5 19P.-2—Harold Logan L\. Holmes) .. .11; 2-5 ]93;-s—Red Shadow (J. Brvce) .. 4.21 1-5 19"4—Indianapolis ( K. 0. AlcDerniott) .. .. 4.15 4-5 YALDHTJRST HANDICAP, Ot 500 sovs; second horse 125 sovs, and third horse 75 sovs from stake. 4min SOscc class. Two miles. 2 —L. A. Mnidens's br g HARVEST CHILI) by Sonoma Harvester—--(iwenchihl aged 12 .. Owner 1 6—l' 1 , (r. 11. Alexandre's ch in Cold Tinge Oyrs 3 0 . . [{. Donald 2 5—J, liryce's br h Aynimnt Chimes ageil :j<J . . . . liryce, jun. 12—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s, 1> ni Arethusn aged scr . . J. Bolirnes 0 4—E. C. MeDerniott's ch m Belinda aged scr . . . . Owner 0 3 —B. Grico's b g Master Koy aged scr O. E. Hooper 0 11—Mrs W. Mackenzie's b m Probationer aged scr .. S. A. Edwards ti O—C.0 —C. M. Archer's b g Roddy aged fit E. .7. Smith (> 10— W. T. Lowo's br g Trampfast aged scr . . , . R. Berry 0 7—l!. I'. Cameron's br g Avernus fiyn; 12.. . . C. King 0 I—C. PI. and "FT. L. Lovegrnvo's ch g AVorthy Light syrs 24 . . F. J. Smith 0 B—Miss A. Rothwell's ch g AVreckPr fiyrs 24 . . . . .1. S. Slinw 0 3 —B. Grico's b g Kingcraft, ncd 30 D. A. AVithcrs 0 Passing the stands the first timu Arethusa and Trampfast had charge from Master Roy, Harvest Child, Roddy, Avernus, Worthy Light, and Wrecker. The leaders were the same racing down the back, and with a circuit to cover the order "was Trampfast, Roddy, Master Roy, Avernus, Arcthus: i, AVorthv Light, Harvest Child, and Belinda. Trampfast and Roddy were still the, leaders along the, back and into the straight, where Master Roy, Belinda, Harvest Child, and Gold Tinge were next. Harvest Child finished well and won by a length and a half from Gold Tinge, with Ayrinoni: Chimes two lengths away. Master Roy was fourth. Times—4min 22 2-ssec, 4min 20 2-sser. 4miu 20 4-sser. AVinner trained by owner, AA'inclimore. MIDDLETON HANDICAP, Of 400 sovs; second horso 300 sms, and third horse 50 sovs from stake. For uiihoppled trotters, -linin Itoscc class. Two miles. G —Mrs C. McGregor's ch g EXPLOSION' by Nelson l'iingeu—Kim Bell aged scr . . R. D. Kennerlev 1 11— J. Mulligan's b g Lough Guy aged 12 . . . . At. Holmes 2 1 —I 1 . J. Smith's br m Nell A'olo aged 24 Owner I; s—Mrs5 —Mrs T. L. Johnson's gr m Vifa aged 12 .. . . F. Holmes 0 2—E. C. McDermott's b m Garner Gyrs 24 . . . . Owner 0 S—Airs E. Berryman's ch g Groat AVay nged 24 C. S. Donald 0 3—R. Rutherford's ch g Louis Bingen aged 24 . . . . A. Bryco 0 9—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s ch m First AVraclc aged "fi . . J. Rehrnes 0 7—-AV. J". Doyle's h g Mountain Alist aged 3 6 . . . . Owner 0 3—. T. Bryce's b g Stanley Bingen aged GO , . . . J. Bryce, .iun. 0 12—M. Rosser's b m Biddy Parrish aged GO .. .. Owner 0

10—C. P. Cameron'g ch g Writer aged 72 C. King 0 d—J. Mancra's b g Nicoya aged 84 L. F. Berketfc 0 13 —J. Jv. Simpson's 1) m Olive Nelson agnd lurf .. .. Ownei* 0 Lough (Jay was soon in charge and was followed past tho stands by Fifa, Explosion, ! Garner, First Wrack, Great Way, and Nell Volo. The loaders were tho same over the next round, and with six furlongs to cover 1 Lough Guy was attended by Fifa, Garner, Explosion, First Wrack, Great Way, and Nell Yolo. Lough Guy and Explosion wero in the lead three furlongs from home, zind wero followed into the straight by Nell Volo and Nicoya. Nell Volo broke badly on Hie turn, and Explosion drew out to win comfortably by two lengths from Lough Guy, with Nell Volo three lengths away. First Wrack was fourth. Times—4min 33 l-ssec, 4inin 31sec, 4min 33 2-ssec. Winner trained by R. J). Kennerley, Addington. KICCARTON HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse GO sovs, and third borso 40 sovs from stake. 4min 40sec to 4min 35see class. Two miles. I—\V. McDonald's b g WILLOW WAVE by Waverley—Queen's Drive aged 24 . • O. E. Hooper 1 j 2 —M. »T. McTeigue's b m Ileal Burton «r>yi's scr . „ .. Owner V. C —W. 11. Roche's b m Fernbrook Lass isyrs 48 .. J. J. Kennerley 3 I- —A. G. Kearu&'s ch £ Admiral Wrack Gyrs scr . . . . Owner 0 10—(J. »S. Birss's br m Margaret t'henault aged scr . . F. Holmes 0 9—l>. Bennett's b g Prince Author aged scr . . . . Owner 0 II —J. Young's b g Holly Bank aged 112 R. Young U G—~M. B. Edwards's br g Royal Chen;»nll Gyrs .12 .. Owner 0 B—II.8 —11. Banlett's b m Princess Thea aged 2-1 . . 1). C. Walls 0 i 14—.Durbar Lodge, Lid.'s b m Bracken aged 30 .. J. Behrnes 0 4—U. A. Bebbinglon's ch in Elvo aged M\ . . . . Owner 0 15— J. Bell's b g Jolly Wave aged 30 J. Bell, jun. 0 s—!;. A. Maidens'* h h Young Frank aged 36 . . . . Owner 0 S —M. Holmes's b m Goldfield 6yrs 48 Owner 0 13 —7\ Cameron's b g Harold Denver aged 4 8 .. C. King 0 7 —.1. L!. Mcßrido's br g Key Spec f>yrs •16 . . . . Lj. O. McDerinott 0 Princes* Tlioa. and Goldfield were bracketed.

Aftor half a milo hud boon covered Real Burton led from Prineo Author, llolly Bank, Admiral Wrack, Elvo, and Royal Chenault. Tho positions of t.ho leaders wero the same over lho next round, but with, four furlongs to cover Prince Author led from Real Burton, Elvo, and Willow Wave. The lastnamed moved up fast along the back and led into Ihe straight, from Real Burton and Roy Spec. Willow Wavo stayed on in a closo finish to heat Real Burton by a head, wilh Eembrouk Lass length away. Rev Spec was fourth. Times—4min 25 4-ssec. '1 in in -Jmin 24 2-. r >scc. Winner trained by O. E. Hooper, Lauriston. VICTORIA HANDICAP, Of -.100 sovs; .second horse 10U sovs, and third horse 5U sovs from stake. 4iuin ;)osec to 4min i*ssec class. Two miles. J—Airs 10. K. Mauser's br g WAR BUOY by llau-o'-War —Little Kewpio 4yrs 1- . . M. B. Edwards 1 S—J>. Rodgers's b g "Wild Guy aged 1 li O. M'ouritv, 2 o —P. McKendry's blk m Encounter fivrs 12 .. .. M. C. AlcTiguo 3 1 L—(L ] left's. 1) in Linella aged 12 B. ,1. Maekle 0 lu—rf. P. McKendry's h in Manoeuvre aired J 2 . , . . Owner 0 4—-J. Wall.-.'s I) if Mountain Ore aged .12 E. A. Maidens 0 ti (i. If. Lymh's br m Queen Author" <i_\rs 12 .. .. W. J. Dovle 0 s—Mrs W. Mackenzie's b in Sure aged .12 . . . . S, A. Edwards 0 J 2 K. Berryman'h b g Arabond aged 24 Owner 0 7—-1). M. Etlcrv's Ij g Gay Gordon aged 24 . . J. Bell, jun, 0 Album's br g Soinerby aged 21 Owner (J 2—U. 'l. Barton's b g Tempest syrs 48 J. Eraser, jun. <> Encounter and Sure began smartly, and were followed past the stands by War .Buoy, Wild Guy, Lim-lla, Somerby, and Tempest. .Sure and War Buoy were iho leaders going along the back, and with six furlongs to cover Ihe order was Sure, War Buoy, Encounter, Gay Gordon, Wild Guy, and Linella. War Buoy took the lead threo furlongs from home, und was iir.-'t into tho straight from •Sure, Wild Guy, Encounter, and Tempest. War Buoy went on to win by two lengths from Wild Guy, with Encounter three lengths away. Tempest was fourth. Times—4min 2f» 4-.~>see, 4min 20 4min 20 o-ssec. Winner trained bv M. B. Edward.--, Yaldhr.rsi. lIAGLEY HANDICAP, Of ,')ou sovs: second horao 'lO suvs, and third Jiorso 40 sovs from spike. 2min 4-I.>ec One. mile and a rpiari>>r. s—f.5 —f. J'. Cameron's b h SIR (IEV by Real Guy—Princess .Perfection aged scr . . C. King I 2—Mrs T. E. Sweetapple and M. J. Moodabc's gr g Blue Mountain aged 12 inc. .12 pen. .. L. A. Maidens 2 6 —J. McDonald's b g Glenrossie aged .'»(j L. O. Thomas o O—A.0 —A. Cook's b g Pegaway aged ser J. Bryce, jun, 0 J—E. E. Sutton'. o h g Sunny Morn aged s< r . . . . P. Holmes O 4—\\ Alborn's blk g Vesuvius aged sn* Owner 0 B——l3. Grice's b g Kingcraft aged 12 B. A. Withers 0 9—Durbar Lodg*, Ltd.'s b g Wrackler aged 12 .. Holmes 0 I—W. McDonald's b g Safin King aged 2 1 . . O. E. Hooper 0 7—H. M. Allan's br g Rollo aged 24 R. B. Berry 0 Sir Guy and Sunny Morn left tho mark quickly, but I'egaway led past the stands from Sir Guy, Sunny Morn, Blue Mountain, Vesuvius, and Wrackler. Satin King had ehargo at tho half-mile from Pegnway, Sunny Mom, and Sir <hiy. (ilenrossie made a fast run up the back and led into the straight from Pogaway, Sir Guy, and Sunny Morn. Jn a close finish Sir Oitv beat Blue Mountain by u neck, with half a length away. Kingcraft was fourth. Times 2min 44 2-s*eo, 2min 4:; :» r>ser, 2miu.4 1 4-,jfter, Winner trained by owner. HnNwcll. NOTES ON THE RACING Backers' Good Start Sea Gift and Teviot Downs practically monopolised the betting in the Spring Handicap, and both were backed down to very short prices. Sea Gilt made two breaks early in the running, but afterwards trotted very steadily', and when Teviot Downs got out of control half a mile from home she had the race in safe keeping. Teviot Downs made all the early running, with Sea Gift in second place and New Metford always in the picture, while Cannonball. who had gone steadily throughout, put in a belated dash to rob Worthy Queen of third money. The winner had previously shown herself a trotter of ability, and on this occasion she further con finned the view that she is one of the most

improved trotters racing at the present time. But for two breaks Sea Gift gave a fine display, and should win again before the meeting closes. New Metford showed further improvement and a lot of speed in running second, and he always looked like being in the money. Cannonball went steadily throughout and put in a fast run in the straight. Worthy Queen gave a remarkable display, finishing fourth; and she would have had to do record time to have won. For a mile Teviot Downs trotted soundly, but at this stage a rein broke and, out of control, he galloped for the rest of the journey. Luckily he kept in his track and interfered with nothing in the race. Raclaim faded out just when the real business commenced and Merce Bingen did better than Louis Bingen, Great Burton, and Don Chenault. The pace at which the race was run found weaknesses in the majority. From a 3min 32sec mark the winner wem 3min 23 1-Ssec. Cloudy Range Wilis Cloudy Range was the favourite for the Empire Handicap, which resulted in a most exciting race. Warpaint was in the front for a short distance, but was displaced by Nelson de Oro, who led until half a mile from home, when Cloudy Range went on m front and Purser made a fast run on the outside of the field. Cloudy Range .was hrsx into the straight, but he was immediately challenged by Muriel de Oro. A battle royal resulted between the pair, and Cloudy Range had no sooner disposed of the mare than Peter Locanda carne very fast 011 the outside of the Held. 111 a punishing finish Cloudy Range gained the verdict by the narrowest of margins, with Muriel de Oro three lengths away, just in fi'Oi™ 01 Eureka Boy, Prairie King, and Craganour. It was a most exciting finish. Cloudy Range has been a good consistent performer, and the excellence of his track work led to his high P° s ii lion in the betting. He' was well placed from the start, and under pressure he fought 011 in the gamest manner possible. Cloudy Range is stil improving and may yet reach the best class company. There was merit in Cloudy Range's win, but the unlucky horse of the race was Peter Locanda, who was hemmed in until his chance appeared hopeless. He put 111 a great run ill the straight and was just beaten. His form looks promising tor later engagements at the meeting. Muriel de Oro gave her best display for some time in running third, failing only in the last bit. Eureka Boy lost ground at the start and showed grc«.u brilliance to finish fourth, and both. Craganour and Prairie King gave displays that promise still better things in the near future. Taxpayer got into a bad position early, but gave a very fair display, and Nelson de Oro and Purser showed great speed, only to fade out towards the finish. From a 2min 47sec mark the winner registered 2min 43sec.

Indianapolis Establishes Record

The betting on Indianapolis, Red Shadow, and Harold Logan was surprisingly even in the New Zealand Cup, and excitement was intense as the horses lined up at the start. Blue Mountain faltered the slightest bit when the baiTiers were released and Silver de Oro went to a bad break and did not recover till after the lield had gone some distance and she was hopelessly out of the race. Sunny Morn soon took up the running with Blue Mountain, Mountain Dell, Impromptu, and Indianapolis the most prominent, while the. crowd also watched the fortunes of the backmarker Harold Logan, who had made his usual quick beginning. At the half mile post Sunny Morn faltered and Mountain Dell, followed by Indianapolis, took the lead, while Blue Mountain and Rollo made a fast bursi. and Harold Logan, who had headed Red Shadow, also set out in pursuit. At this stage Indianapolis shot right away from the field with Blue Mountain and Harold Logan at three lengths intervals following. Roi l'Or at this stage also emerged from the ruck in a somewhat hopeless chase. A furlong from home Blue Mountain issued his challange and at one stage appeared to have the measure of the younger horse. Under the whip, however, Indianapolis stuck to his work like a good game racehorse and was still a length to the good as the post was reached.

It was a very line race from start to finish, with the pace fast over the final mile. Indianapolis was driven a very well-judged race by E. C. McDermott. Aftor lying in a handy position throughout he used his great burst of speed to establish a commanding lead. His win was allthe more meritorious in view of his interrupted preparation, and F. C. Dunleavy, the trainer, is to be congratulated 011 getting him to the post in such great order under difficulties. The time registered, 4min 15 4-sscc, establishes a new world's race record, displacing the 4min 16sec registered by Satin King in the Courtenay Handicap on the second day of the spring meeting 12 months ago. Blue Mountain again showed himself a great and game pacer. He registered 4min 17sec, a great performance only surpassed by the sterling effort of the winner and the record-breaking run of Harold I.ogan. who finished third in the phenomenal time of 4min 12 2-ssec. The little champion did not enjoy the best of the running, for in the last three furlongs he had to go round the field several sulkies out and at 110 stage of the race was he running 011 the inside. His periormance must go down as the greatest: in history and proved him the ideal racehorse.

The winner received the reception such a victory deserved and there were cheers for Blue Mountain and many more for Harold Logan. Rot l'Or paced one of his best races and finished at a great rate. He put in a great burst over the last two furlongs. Red Shadow disappointed his backers badly but he lost his chance three furlongs from home, when he attempted to follow Harold Logan on the outside of the field. At this stage Free Holmes behind Roi l'Or also started to move fast and Red Shadow was sent a long way out. It did not appear that J. Bryce persevered after this and Red Shadow finished well

. ' FIRST DAY OF THE NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING large-crowd at-Addjngton yesterday,, when Indianapolis wo« the New Zealand Cup Handicap in the record time of -4mm 15 4Usse«.

held an advantage 100 yards from the post, Real Burton, stuck to her work and was only a head behind •at the finish. Willow Wave's win was not out of turn for the Southland-bred gelding has disappointed on several occasions when heavily supported. He again carried the confidence of his connexions. He may have been lucky to win, for Real Burton came back to the birdcage with one of the stays of her sulky broken. This did not help her in the race. She proved as honest as usual and was just beaten. The unlucky horse of the race appeared to be Fernbrook Lass, who was always in the rear of the field, and did not get clear till the straight. She then put in a great run, and was rapidly overhauling the two leaders at the finish. In another 50 yards she would have been a winner. Key Spec also finished very fast, and may do still better later at the meeting. Elvo faded out two furlongs from home, and Holly Bank broke half a mile from home. Young Frank, Bracken, and Margare' Chenault broke in the running, and Goldfield lost all chance at the start.

had every chance, and at t!,ie straight entrance he was with the leaders. He gained third money, but Kingcraft finished much the faster in fourth place. Satin King went for a mile when he failed, and he was lame on returning to the birdcage. Pegaway did not stay well and Wrackler found the company beyond him.

War Euoy Still Unbeaten

War Buoy was made a hot favourite for the Victoria Handicap, and he proved just as good as the public iudged him to be. Sure and Encounter made most of the running from War Buoy and Wild Guy, with Linella handy. The field raced in close order for a mile and a half when War Buoy and Sure made the pace fast. The pair led into the straight, where Tempest also came with a very fast run. War Buoy shot away a furlong from home and won very comfortably by two lengths from Wild Guy, who was three lengths ahead of Encounter, who apparently well beaten at the home bend, came very fast over the later stages. War Buoy was making his ninth public appearance and he continued his unbeaten record. He is a great pacer, and he looks like adding to his I'ecord of victories. He was not seriously troubled at any stage of the race and for a good part of the journey was under a strong pull. Wild Guy went his usual solid race, and while he had no chance with the winner he easily disposed of the remainder. Encounter did well to make practically all the running, and she proved herself a staver by coming very fast over the last part. Tempest appeared to get into all the trouble imaginable, and he did well to finish fourth after being stopped several times. Sure cried enough at the top of the straight, and was well beaten, at the finish. The remainder never threatened danger. From a 4min 34sec mark, War Buoy did 4min 25 4-ssec, an improvement of 8 l-ssec.

Sir Guy's Fast Finish

The bracketed pair, Sunny Morn and Satin King, was a warm favourite for the Hagley Handicap, and with half the journey covered both horses had a good chance. Pegaway made the early running, but at the end of six furlongs Satin King made a fast move, and with Pegaway carried on the pace from a close running field. Both the leaders were beaten at the straight entrance where Sir Guy and Glenrossie issued their challenges. In a great finish Sir Guy won by the narrowest of margins from Blue Mountain, who made a late run on the rails. The winner fought out the issue in the gamest manner possible and won on his merits. He was well handled by C. King, who had driven him in the cup earlier in the day. Blue Mountain was unlucky enough to run up against another horse at the top of his form, and he was also unlucky after a good beginning to be forced to drift back in the field, and at the top of the straight his chance looked hopeless. Then again luck favoured him when an opening did come on the rails, and through it Blue Mountain shot. A few more strides and he would have won. Glenrossie

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS The :'ollowing handicaps for :ue i'tvsd day hare been declared by Mr G. Paul: — WHITELEIGH HANDICAP. of 250 3min 32sec class. For trotters. Or.» mile and a -half. Sea Gift .. 24 King's Voyage -*> Teviot Downs 24 Fifa .. ' 1 New Metford .. 36 Gemligin .. Raclaim .. 36 Lough Guy .. ' Cannonball .. 43 Explosion .. - Don Chenault. 48 Nell A 010 .. .2 Great Burton 48 Mountain IE;*: -4 Merce Bingcn 43 Biddy Parrisk vo Amonos ineligible. COUItTE.VAY HANDICAP. of T~:> seti. 4min 28sec class. Two aisles. Harvest Child scr Sunny Item . . 2» Muriel do Oro scr Glenrossie .. " : - Pegaway . . scr Impromptu . . :•* Vesuvius . , scr Mountain Dei! Worthy Light scr Rollo - . Wrecker" .. scr Wrackler . . Ayrraont Chimes 12 Indiacapohs . . 4 = Gold Tinge .. 12 Sir Guy .. 4Kingcraft .. 12 Lindbergh .. Blue Mountain 24 Roi l'Or . . Silver de Oro 24 Satin King . . 6" ELLESMERE HANDICAP, el SOO tc->-2min 47eec class. Ona mile a-d * quarter. Chancellor .. scr Craganoar .. "3 Ciro . . scr Eureka Boy .. 12 Greafc Chenault scr Hsrvest Child 1Linella .. scr Muriel de Oro 3 2 Morning Sun .. scr Prairie Kir.g 3Mountain Ore scr Royal Drustis I '- > Nelson de Oro scr Puro .. '-i rnrsur .. scr Tempest Queen Author scr Wares s .. Taxpayer .. scr Wild Guy .. Trampfast . - sir Master Roy . - -• War Buoy .. s<r Soinerby -4 Wav Paint . scr Worthy T.igh: -4 Cloudy Range 32 Wrecker .. -4 Colonial Boy 12 Roddy . . ''• , l Fernbrook Lass ineligible. NOVKHBER, HANDICAP, of 4<w ,„t S . Uni* "ssec class. Two miles. Willow Wave sir Chancellor .. 24 Ciro .. -12 Gay Gordon .. -4 Fncounter .. J- Prairie -. -4 Major Lind .. 3- Cloudy Range Manoeuvre .. 32 Craganour .. : ' fi Mountain Ore 12 War Buoy .. Queen Author 12 Tempest .. 4 * Taxpayer .. 12 Probationer •• Wild Guy .. 12 Avernus . . Arabond .. 24 Raydus ~- METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 300 tort. 4min 40sec class. Two miles. Admiral Wrack scr Princess Thea 2 4 Margaret Bracken . . Chenault scr Elvo .. Prince Author scr Golden Direct Tangatu .. scr Jolly Wave .. Holly Bank .. 3 2 William Tell Netta Oro .. 32 Young Frar.k Real Burton .. 12 Fernbrook Lass 4* Royal Chenault 12 Goldfield 4' Grand Finale 24 Harold Denver 4' Mocast .. 24 Rey Spec .. 4? Ineligible: Agile, Dollie Derby. SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 350 sots, l-'n-hoppled trotters. 3min 26sec c!a-t. One mile and a half. Garner .. scr Stanley Bingcn '-4 Great Way .. scr Nicnya -• 45 Louis Bingen scr Huon Voyage f - : ' Nell Volo . . scr Olive Nelson First Wrack 3 2 Tramptast .. 'j' 1 "Mountain Mi>t 3 2 Worthy Queen *" n Biddy Parrish 2J Transferred From Metropolitan to November R.ir.d:cap: Willow Wave. From Courfenay to November Il3n<iicar : Avernus. From November to Courtenay Hacdicsp: Worthy I.ight, Wrecker. From Sockburn to Whiteleigh Haadic.ip: Fifa. Acceptances close at noon to-day.

down the track. In any circumstances he could not have won. Silver de Oro also caused a stir when she tangled and almost fell at the start, a remarkable accident for a filly of her excellent manners. Sunny Morn played his part well by carrying on the role of pacemaker for a mile and a-half, after which he was done with. Mountain Dell also assisted to make the pace with Sunny Morn, and went a good race until the three furlong post. Impromptu raced steadily and better than expected and Rollo had every chance but was not quite good enough in a very select field. Lindbergh was never dangerous. Indianapolis is only five years old, and the youngest horse to win the Cup. He was bred at Durbar Lodge by Mr H. F. Nicoll and is by Wracn —Estella Amos, both imported from America. His pedigree reads:—

Worthy Light Beaten The Auckland gelding Worthy Light was made a better favourite than Harvest Child in the Yaldhurst Handicap and though he made a good beginning he appeared to drift in the first two furlongs, when Arethusa and Trampfast were carrying on the running from a closely bunched field. The pair made the pace until the back stretch was reached, when Arethusa dropped out and Trampfast had had enough a furlong further on. In the run to the post Harvest Child came very fast and though Gold Tinge and Ayrmont Chimes both made determined challenges Harvest Child held his own to win decisively. It was a line performance, for after being one of the leaders in the early stages he got into what appeared to be a bad position. He won by his excellent staying powers. He has proved a fine investment for his owner-trainer, Li. A. Maidens, who drove him in the race. Gold Tinge gave her best showing for some time, and though not well placed early in the race she finished very fast. At her best she is a very speedy pacer and a good stayer. Ayrmont Chimes was going faster at the finish than at any other part of the race, and his display promises well. Trampfast surprised everyone by being first out of the barrier and assisting to make the pace for the greater part of the journey. Worthy Light did not impress by his display, but he covered a lot of extra ground and he may do better later at the meeting. Avernus went a fair race but Roddy found the journey too far. The time. 4min 22 2-ssec, from a 4mm 29sec mark represented another good performance. Nell Volo Beaten lii the Middleton Handicap backers again pinned their faith to an Aucklander in Nell Volo, who had come from the north with a great reputation. Up to a point she justified this reputation, but a bad break two furlongs from home effectively settled her chances. Lough Guy made practically all the running, closely attended by Fifa and Explosion, while Garner, First Wrack, and Great Way were always handy. Four furlongs from home Nell Volo, who was trotting very steadily, made a forward move and was just behind Lough Guy and Explosion, with Garner and First Wrack handy. Just when it seemed that Nell Volo would pass her field she broke badly and Explosion and Lough Guy came away from the rest. Explosion won nicely at the finish, but Lough Guy was all out to beat Nell Volo, who, again settled to her work, finished very fast to gain third money from First Wrack, Nicoya, and Olive Nelson.

Explosion scored his first win—a very popular one—since ho came to Canterbury. He made a better beginning than usual, and did not make a mistake. It was a performance that draws attention to his prospects of winning more races. Of his speed and st .ying powers there is no question, and now on the winning list he should go on to further successes. Lough Guy, now trained by M. Holmes, gave the best showing' of his career, and was unlucky in running against a good trotter at the top of his form. There is no doubt of Nell Volo's speed, and but for her one break she would almost certainly have won. Her form during the rest of the meeting will be watched with the greatest interest. Naturally a slow beginner, she has a beautiful action once on the way. Of the unplaced division both Nicoya and Olive Nelson, from the back marks, gave high-class displays of trotting. Both are in excellent fettle for the tighter class races on the two concluding days. Mountain Mist, Writer, Garner, and Great Way spoiled their chances by breaking. Willow Wave at Last Willow Wave, Real Burton, and Fernbrook Lass were backed in that order for the Riccarton Handicap, and they occupied the three first places at the finish. Real Burton, Admiral Wrack, Holly Bank, Royal Chenault, Princess Thea. and Elvo were in the leading division throughout, but commencing the last round Willow Wave joined issue, while Prince Author shot to the front and attempted to lead for the rest of the journey. He faded three furlongs from home, at which stage Willow Wave made a forward move. Real Burton and Willow Wave came into the straight together, and although Willow Wave

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