RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21399, 15 February 1935, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES , Febru.ry 16-Duiredta J.C. (second' day). _ _ , February 20, 21— February. 21-Tolaga Bay J.C. February 22, 23-Woodville D.T.C. February 23, 25—Te Aroha J.C. February 27-Opunake R.C. February 28—Waiapu R.C. March 2-Banks Peninsula R.C. March 2, 4—Franklin and Bay of .s----lands. March 2-Napier Park R.C. March 6—Rangitikei R.C. March 8, 9—Cromwell J.C. March 9—Napier Park R.C. March 9, 11—Waikato R.C. March 16—Kurow J.C. March 16—Clifden R.C. March 16, 18—Ohinemuri J.C. March 16, 18—Wellington R.C. March 20—Opotiki J.C. March 21, 23—Oamaru J.L. March 22, 23—Manawatu R.C. March 23, 25—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 30—Hawke's Bay J.C. March 30--Birchwood H.C. TROTTING FIXTURES February 16, 20—Auckland T.C. February 23—New Brighton T.CMarch 1. 2— Invercargill T.C. March 2—Wellington T.C. March 9—Timaru: T.C. March 9— Marlborough. T.C. March 13—Wyndham T.C. March 16—Cheviot T.C. March 23—Wairarapa T.C. March 23—Roxburgh T.C. March 23—Auckland T.C. March 30—Thames T.C. March 30—Manawatu T.C. TUKF GOSSIP A Wonderful Record Black Duke was responsible for another sterling performance in winning the hurdle race at Wingatui yesterday. He was in last place, but never far from the leaders, until near-, ing the home turn, and a fast run then took him up to the front before reaching the last fence. The rest was easy for the veteran, who must be considered one of the most versatile performers ever bred in New Zealand. His retirement has been announced on several occasions and his owner-trainer •would have given him away for use as a hack, but the old gelding has always been a difficult horse to manage. It was feared that he would not be properly looked after owing to inability of keeping him docile when not in strong work. Black Duke has contested, l. r 0 races, of which he has ■won 42, and he will win more hurdle races before he finally retires. Lycidas disputed favouritism with Black Duke, but was never really dangerous. He was always within reach of the leaders until he drifted rounding the home turn and then he put in a powerful finishing run. Lacking Experience Nardoo, trained by H. Nurse for the Dunedin owner, Mr W. Crossan, was given his first race in the Trial Handicap at Wingatui yesterday, but he failed to move off when the barrier ■was lifted and was several lengths in the rear of the field. He remained in that position throughout. / A Long Wait ' Knowledge, now six years old, earned his first stake money for Mr E. Hay when he won the Trial Handicap at "Wingatui yesterday, and his followers ■were entitled to the good prices, he paid on both machines. He cost 275 guineas as a yearling, and owing to nersistent unsoundness, combined with a gross constitution, he had very little racing. His performance yesterday was attractive, as he gave the leaders a good start in the run home and his rider was at a disadvantage owing to his saddle slipping during the final struggle. A Disappointment Madam Pompadour was boring out badly throughout' the middle stages of her race yesterday, and before she fell turning into ..the straight her rider could b,e seen struggling with her to get her round the corner. This was probably the cause of the mishap. B. Brodie suffered a severe fall and had his jaw broken in two places, and suffered painful injury to one of his hands. He regained consciousness after being removed to hospital and last evening his condition was reported as not being serious enough to cause anxiety. ' Another Set-back Silver Ring is still being dogged With ill-luck. He was running in the middle of the field in the Publicans' Handicap at Wingatui yesterday when the outside horses closed in on him and he was badly galloped on. The leg, which was recently injured, was filled last evening and' it will not be known until to-day if the trouble will affect his engagement to-morrow. Sale Likely Negotiations for the sale of Scratchmere Scar were renewed yeste*day and it is expected that some finality will be reached to-day. If the sale is completed he will probably be sent to Australia. Chance Ruined Colossian would have taken a serious part in the finish of the Berwick Handicap at Wingatui yesterday but for failing to get away with the field. He was a good way in the rear at the home turn, and Bid exceptionally well to be within reach of the leading division at the post.

■ and Synagogue in the New Zealand < Derby. He was bred by his owner, Mr A. C. Mills, of Otautau, and is trained by A. McKay,' whose ■Mr T. McKay, aged 9fJ, was present to see the race. Osculate carried 41b overweight, but this did not affect his placing, as Tauramai always had him struggling. Nightform was one of the rear division for most of the journey, but made a fast run rounding the home turn and was in the firing line from that onwards. Tout le Monde and Cuddle Tout le Monde ran another good race without looking like a winner at any stage. Cuddle was set a severe task in chasing Tauramai from the outset. She got out well, and it was probably the. best policy to keep her in a forward position rather than endeavour to steady her with a bunched Held closely 'following. These tactics, nevertheless, \\ had disastrous effects and it was not surprising to find her well beaten with a furlong to go. A Slow Beginner Polydora, as usual, drifted early but put in some telling work rounding ihe home turn in the Cup, and her name was proclaimed at the straight entrance. Southdown had every chance, and Silver Sight was also disappointing. Juveniles at Wingatui Greek Shepherd did not show the improvement expected after his Riccarton. form at Wingatui yesterday, although he must be given credit for a satisfactory race. He ran out very wide turning into the .straight, and this > meant a good deal of extra ground, and certainly a lot more than that covered by the winner and runner up. Kinnoull, who won the McLean Stakes and two other races this season, is now a stable-mate of Silver Coat, who was much preferred to him The latter, as at Riccarton, failed to go on and it may be that the weakness in his breeding lines is showing its effect. Penelope did not impress on this occasion, and she may never be up to carrying much weight. A Good Finisher Queen of Song was confidently supported to win the concluding event at Wingatui yesterday, and would have taken part in the final struggle but for being sent back when Weatherly stopped round the home turn. She was last into the straight, and then finished very fast to get close up to the placed division. TROTTING NOTES Reminders Acceptances for the New Brighton Trotting Club's summer meeting will close on Tuesday. Nominations for tile Invercargill Trotting Club's annual meeting will close to-day. An Easter Attraction While nothing definite has been arranged regarding a match between Harold Logan and Indianapolis, the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club will provide its patrons with an outstanding attraction of some description at the Easter meeting. Match races between two horses are always difficult to arrange, for no two horses are alike, and a race that will suit one will not suit the other. The officials of the Metropolitan Trotting Club understand this thoroughly. A question arises as to whether a race should be set aside for any two horses and whether Roi l'Or, in view of his record breaking performances, is not entitled to take part in another match. Then, again. Auburn Lad was until recently the New Zealand record holder for "a mile, and if the programme committee of the Metropolitan Club is satisfied that he is at his best, there seems no reason why he should not be given a chance. A race for three or four horses might create even more interest than would a match race between two, and the Metropolitan Club is wide awake to the possibilities. Indianapolis is an almost certain starter, whatever the conditions, and while the connexions of Harold Logan may wish to insist on a standing start, it is not certain that their wishes will be given effect to. It must be understood, however, that the totalisator cannot be opened on r.".v race that is not from a standing stai i. By Blue Mountain Blue Mountain is now a gelding, but before he was., added to the list he was mated with a few mares, and one of his progeny in Toledo has made his appearance on the Southland tracks. The dam is a mare by Bellman, and Toledo is described as a heavily-built gelding standing 15.2 and the same dark grey in colour as his sire. Blue Spark Blue Spark, recently purchased by a patron of B. Jarden's Forbury Park stable, will probably make his first appearance in his new colours at the Gore Racing Club's meeting on Thursday next. Blue Spark was until recently in J. D. Smith's New Brighton stable, and showed plenty of speed on the training track. He has started only once and, uneducated to racing in public, he may need very careful handling. He is only four years old, but by Matchlight he is out of Dusky Maid, the dam of a useful performer in Torchlight. Blue Spark inherits several strains of good, reliable blood through Matchlight, Wildwood, Irvington, and Rothschild, and Jarden has a chance to develop a fine racehorse

In Contrary Mood Grecian Prince losfa little ground when the field in the Publicans' Handicap st Wingatui yesterday moved off, but it was not sufficient to jeopardise his chance of winning. He was going well when the straight was reached, and • was well beaten a furlong from the post.' The winner, Guarantee, only had Beam behind him over the first half of the journey and his chance, when he turned for home, was not favourably considered. He, however, put in a phenomenal run to get up to head off Kemal Pasha, who ran a surprisingly sound race. Vintage's Mission to Australia Vintage and his two-year-old halfsister, Lady Graceful, left for Wellington last night under the care of their trainer. Mrs J. Campbell, on their way to Australia. Mr D. W. Westenra, owner of Vintage, With Mrs Westenra, also went north last night. They will leave Wellington for Sydney to-day, and a few days after arrival will continue their journey to Melbourne. In Australia Mr Westenra will train his own horses. -Vintage's main objective in Melbourne is the Australian Cup, to be run on Saturday, March 9. He will have a preliminary race on the opening day of the meeting a week Earlier, and he also may race on the second day, the intervening Wednesday. After their Melbourne programme the horses will be taken back to Sydney, where they will do a considerable amount of racing, finishing with the Australian Jockey Club's Easter , meeting at Randwick. The Dunedin Cup Tauramai, winner of the sixty-eighth Bunedin Cup, raced well earlier in the season, his victories including the Dunedin Guineas in October, while he jflptd third place to- Snorting Blood

The Leading Horseman According to a-writer in the "Southland Times," "M. Holmes has no monopoly in the all-round business in Maoriland while several southern reinsmen are alive and well," and he instances P. Gallagher as equal to Holmes as a reinsman, and in saddle his superior. Gallagher this season is well up in the list of riders and drivers, but most of his successes have been attained in a district where competition is not so keen as on the Canterbury courses. Gallagher may be a very fine reinsman and rider, but in saddle or sulky the majority of trainers would sooner trust the handling of their horses to the Yaldhurst ma"n. Great Admiral The Auckland trainer, J., T. Paul, has a particularly strong team in work, and not the least of these is Great Admiral, a four-year-old gelding by Nelson Bingen—Great Eyre by Great Audubon —Eyrechild, by RothschildGreat Admiral is a full-brother to Golden Eagle, a useful performer, and in his only start this season he won the Elstow Handicap at Te Aroha in 3min 29sec from a 3min 49sec mark. Polly Pan, from F. J. Smith's stable, was third on that occasion, and the 36 yards advantage the latter will have may not bring the pair together at Auckland to-morrow. With ordinary luck Paul may win the two trotting events at Auckland, for in the February Handicap of two miles he has a distinct possibility in Te Kahu, a brilliant young trotter. Excuses for Blondie The Belfast trainer, C. S. Donald, is having an exasperating run with the cream pacer, Blondie, a four-year-old son ""of Jack Potts, whose four falls during his short career have made him M. X&Gtt nervous horseways the

"New Zealand Referee." Donald supported him substantially to win the February Handicap at Hutt Park on Saturday, but he ran a very patchy race and was beaten out of a place. Started later in the -Eastbourne Handicap, Blondie ran a much better race, and after a struggle the length of the straight with Royal de Oro won ! narrowly. The few gentlemen on the lawn enclosure who demanded volubly for the winner to be "rubbed out" may obtain some consolation from the fact that Blondie ran for the stake only at his second start. Blondie has brilliant speed, but is a very doubtful betting proposition due mainly to the mishaps I*3 has been involved in. Betting at Auckland For the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting, which will commence tomorrow, there will be twd totalisators. On one dividends will be paid on the first and second horses in the proportion of 75 and 25 per cent., and in fields of eight or more place dividends will also be paid on the first three horses. Pegaway A. Bryce reached Auckland yesterday with the pacer Pegaway, who is engaged on the second day of the Auckland meeting. A Useful Trial At Addington yesterday, the most important work was done by Racketeer, Chechahco, Gold Country. Blandford, and Finnebrogue, the lastnamed in saddle. Finnebrogue made the pace for a mile and was eased, while at the end of half a mile Blandford took up the running, followed by Gold Country, Chechahco, and Racketeer. The trio kept together to the post. Chechahco and Racketeer registered 3min 25sec, Gold. Country's time being several secon'ds faster.

PRESIDENT'S HACK HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 7 sovs from stake. One mile. 1. 2—L. C. Hazlett's SAXOPHONE by Nigger Minstrel —Compression 8-4 W. McEwan 1 8. 7—R. Moe's Dodge 7-11 , E. Leckie 2 3. 3—J. A. Smaillls Golden King 7-9 «, W. Jenkins 3 f, 5 Venite 9-4 A. E. Ellis; 7, 6 Weathcrly 8-11 J. Dooley; 2, 1 Qtioen of Song 8-4 Ij. ,T. Ellis;, 6, 4 Red Dance 8-3 H. Phillips; 5, 8 Hone,st Maid 7-12 0. .Humphries; 9, 9 Colonel Crawford '7-7 A. Messervey also started. ' ■ Won by two lengths; a length second ana third. Queen of Song was 'fourth. Time, Imin 40 4-sser. Winner • trained by A, J. Cassells, Taicri. NOTES ON THE RACING Black Duke Again The opening event, the Warrington Hurdles, provided an excellent race, the field being bunched for practically the whole distance. Prince Tractor acted as pacemaker over the first mile and then gave way to Red Lance, who led Black Duke, Sunward, and Turbine into the straight, Black Duke forged to the front over the last fence and, stalling off challenges by Red Lance and Sunward, won comfortably from Red Lance, who outstayed Sunward. Lycidas finished from a rear position to get into fourth place, in front of Palmary, Prince Tractor, and Morena. An Overdue Win Madam Pompadour, the straight-out favourite for the Trial Handicap, was in a favourable position on the rails close in behind the ■ leading bunch when turning for home. She evidently crossed her legs and then fell, Lady Leighton falling over her. Arrowform led into the straight from Waipounamu, Coatette, Bright Prospect, Valarth, and Honeste. The winner appeared to be amongst these until Knowledge appeared on the scene inside the distance, and in a close finish got up to win by a length from Arrowform, with half-length margins to Valarth and Honeste. Bright Prospect and Coatette were next. B. Brodie. rider of Madam Pompadour, was taken to hospital suffering from head injuries. Consistency Rewarded Colossian and Sunny Maid disputed favouritism in the Berwick Handicap, but the former, who drew No, 1 at the barrier, was badly away, and lost his chance, while Sunny Maid failed to stay on after being in the lead entering the straight. The latter was followed into the run home by Silver Lark, Epris, and Money Flics, and when she stopped inside the distance Epris took charge, and was not troubled to win from<» Money Flics, who came again in the last few strides to beat Silver Lark. Riptide was less than a length away in fourth place, and Half Note, Sunny Maid and Colossian were next.

Guarantee Returns Grecian Prince gave trouble at the start of the Publicans' Handicap, and his rider had to dismount several times before he could get him lined up. He got away on good terms ani was in third place round the home turn and into the straight, with Cherry Queen and Mobile, but when expected to come on after passing the distance he stopped badly. Mobile took charge at this stage from Cherry Queen, Kemal Pasha, and Silver Streak, with Guarantee making a promising move from one of the rear positions. In an exciting finish Guarantee wore down Kemal Pasha to beat him by a length, with a slightly less margin to Silver Streak. Mobile was half a length back, in front of rJnwood. Cherry Queen, Grecian Prince, Meadow Lark, Silver Ring, and Beam. Tauramai's Cuj) The result of the Dunedin Cup marked the defeat of all the bestbacked candidates and the victory of a liiverton representative in Tauramai, who was in the lead throughout. He was followed during the middle stages by Great Shot, Osculate, Hunting Go, Cough, and Southdown, with Polydora last. He led into the straight from Cuddle, Osculate, Hunting Go, Southdown, and Polydora. Cuddle did not last much longer, and Osculate, Nightform, and Tout le Monde threw out challenges to Tauramai. It appeared as if Osculate would prevail after passing the distance, but Tauramai had too much in reserve, and ran home a comfortable winner, while Nightform got up to within a head of Osculate. Tout le Monde was a length away, and then came Signaller, Polydora, Steeton, Silver Shot, Southdown, and Cuddle, with Semper Paralus last. The Champagne Stakes Alma, a good favourite for the Champagne Stakes, caused a lot of delay at the start, and was eventually badly left. She had run up to the rear of the held when the home turn was reached, but was not able to improve from last place. Silver Coat went to the front at the end of two furlongs, and led round the home turn from Silver Sail, Penelope, and Viking. He piloted Viking, Penelope, Greek Shepherd and Kinnoull to the straight, but retired at the distance, and Kinnoull and Greek Shepherd drew up. In a hard tussle Kinnoull beat Viking by a length, with Greek Shepherd only a head away, a length in front of Silver Sail, Sunny Jean, Silver Coat, and Penelope. lirst Song- Prevails Trivet, having her first race for some time, made a game attempt to justify her favouritism for the Stewards' Handicap, but had to submit to defeat by First Song, who took charge entering the straight, and, ridden out, beat the favourite by a length. Imperial Spear, always one of the leaders, was a close third, with Rin Tin Tin, who led to the home turn, next. Grecian Prince again gave trouble at the barrier and refused to move off when the field was dispatched. He took no part in the race. An Impressive Victory » Speculation was well distributed in the President's Hack Handicap. Weatherly showed out early and led Red Dance, Queen of Song, and Dodge to the home turn. Saxophone then moved up and she and Dodge were abreast entering the straight from Red Dance, Weatherly, Golden King, and Queen of Song. Saxophone had Dodge beaten inside the distance and went on to record a comfortable win. Golden King finished strongly in third place, with Queen of Song close up and Venite and Red Dance next.

EGMONT B.C. CHIEF MARIONETTE WINS (PRZSS ABSOCUTIQB TILBGB/.U.) HAWERA, February 1.4.. The Egmont Racing Club's meeting was concluded in ideal weather. There was a large attendance, the track was hard and fast, and the totalisator handled £lO,-377, against £8647 last year. The total for the meeting was £21,814, compared with £17,558 last year. At the finish of the Electric,- Handicap the stewards held an enquiry into the apparently inconsistent running of the winner, Life Guard, who finished fourth on the first day. They passed a resolution that they considered the horse had been incapably handled by Jarvis on the first day, and in view of the evidence saw no reason to suspect improper practice. No action was taken. B. H. Morris, rider of Life Guard, was censured by the stewards for not riding his mount out at the finish of the Electric Handicap, in which he was nearly beaten. Results are as follows: OKAIAWA HURDLES, Of 100 sovs. One mile and a hall. S —PANGO 8-4 .. ..J. Meßae 1 3—Colossal 9-0 .. .. P. Burgess 2 I—Headland 10-0 .. • . . B. Lidalt 3 The only starters. Pango led to the first fence, and was then joined by Headland, the pair passing the stand clear of Colossal. Pango again took the lead turning into the hack stretch from Headland. Colossal moved up to displace Hoadland, and came into the straight on terms with Pango, but the latter, going very comfortably, won with ease by a length; Rnven lengths second and third. Time, 2min 44sec. WAIMATE HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 2. I—PLADIB 7-10 W. J. Broughton 1 a. 3—Full Throttle 7-3 H. N. Wiggins 3 4. 4—Navaho 7-10 . . S. Anderson 8 1, 2 Golden Hair 0-0 E. Reed; 6, 5 Sanguine King 8-10 P. Burgess; 7, 7 Moatoa 7-1 L. H. Jones; 6, 6 Merry Way 7-0 W. E. Pine also started. Sanguine King was the early leader from Full Throttle, Navaho, Merry Way, and Pladie. Full Throttle moved Binartly to lead into the straight, from Sanguine King, Navaho, and Pladio. Navaho challenged at the distance, and in a thrilling finish Pladie won by a short head, with Navaho half a neck away. Sanguine King was a close fourth. Time, Imin 12 4-ssc-MEREMERB HACK HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs. Sis furlongs. J. I—HARVEST MQON 8-5 ■ W. J. Brouehton 1 4. 3—Ghikara 7-7 . . S. Tremsin 2 P. (!—Panloff 7-10 . . G. Durban 3 r>, 5 Friesland 8-1 P. h. Ptllieu; 2, 2 Note Issue 8-1 W. E. Pino; 4, 4 Gold Gleam 7-12 car. 7-7 .T. Moravians also started. When the field settled down Chikars was in front, from Harvest Moon, Onlii. Gleam, and Note Isnilc. Thin was the order at the half-mile and into the straight, where Harvey Moon joined Ohikara, with Friesland and Gold Gleam a cmtpla of lengths back. Harvest Moon came away to win nicely from Chiknra. who held off the fast-finishing Panlnff by a nose. Gold Gleam was fourth Time, Imin 1H 4-r>soc. TONKS STAKES, Of 200 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 7. 7—CHIEF MARIONETTE 7-0 W, E. Pine 1 i. i—Davistock 7-0 . . 1,. 11. .Tones 2 2. 1 Aga Khan 8-13 .. 11. 11. Morris 3 n, 3 Ilaznnr 0-2 R. Reed: <3, Q Tiger Gain 7-13 S. Anderson; 1, 2 Rust 7-10 W. ,1. Brmjghlon; S. 5 Monamii 71 TI. N. Wiggins aim started. Tiger Gain led out from Davistork. Hazoor, and Aga Khan, Davistock moved up to within a length of Tiger Gain at the linlftniln, and with three furlongs to go took charge from Tiger Gain, Hasnor, Rust, and Gliipf Marionette. Davistock looked to Imvr the rare won at tho distance, but. Chief Marionette enme like a bolt from the hluc to win on the post by a li<-ad: Aza Khan two lengths away. Time. Imin 45 H-fißee.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 7r> mivk. Five furlongs. I. .1 —LIFE GUARD UC, B. It. Morris 1 .1 4—Silver Wings 8-7 . . R. Reed 2 ',;. ;i—l'lnra 8-: i . . S. AmU'i'Son 3 2, 2 Fairfax SI 2 K. Burgess: r>, f» Trimden 7-4 IT. N. Wicgins: 0. rt Dnivet 7-4 G. Duncan; 7. 7 Golden Rill 7-0 1,. 11. Jones also started. Fairfax was first nut from ' Enrn.'. T.ifo. Guard. iin<l Silver Wines. The order was unchanged until ttirnimr into the straight, where Eara ioinod Fairfax, with Life Guard liondv, and Silver Wings a couple of lpucrtlis further back. Silver Wings came with a nin on the outside, and wan only n head behind nt the post; Eara two lengths away. Time, lmin 1 l-fisec. * NOEMANBY HANDICAP. Of 120 novs. Sevop frlongs, 1. i_MTr>TAN 8 0 R, Reed 1 4. A —Navaho 8 0 . . S. Anderson 2 2. 2—Hunt the Slipper R-10 W. J. flroughton 3 5, r> Sanguine Kin? 0-fi J*. Burgess; R , s Pomp 813 11. N. Wiggins: (5, fi Merry Way 8.0 S. Wilson also started, Midian led all the way t" win nicely nv Ihree-ouarters of a lenn-th. Tn n great haHlc for thn minor placing*, Nnvahn defeated TTnnt the Slipper hy a misp. with Sanguine Kill!.' fourth. Time, lmin 20 3-flsec. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. L 1 IJKIPAR 8-1 :i- -■ 3. Green 1 5. B—Lady HVn SO . . G. Duncan 2 3. ;;—Tnvcrejk R-1 . . W. 3. Broughtou "> 2, 2 Jov Box 8-1 R. Reed: 7, !) Windscreen 8-0 L. IT. Jones; 4, 4 True. Measure 7-ir? s. Anderson; fi, 10 Royal Peak 710 TT X Wiggins; 9, fi Red Sand 7-10 C. W. France; 11, 11 Autumn Leaf 7-10 R. Tremain- 0 7 Hard Times 7-10 S. Wilson: 10, 8 Passing Fancy 7-10 W. E. Tine, also started. Won comfortably hy three lengths f'' om Lady Eka, with Inveresk two lengths away third. INAHA HACK HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 5. 4—ST. CLARA 8-5 .. L. Dulieu 1 6. s—Cereal 8-10 . . J. McFarlane 2 2. 2 —Onewhetu«-2 . . G. Duncan 3 7, (i Tahuraniti W-<i car. 7-12 J. Davoren; 9, 10 Diagano 8-4 S. Wilson; 1, 1 Lapol 8-4 B. H. Morris: 10, 9 Dombey 8-3 It. Reed; 7, 7 Silk Sox 8-0 ear. 7-9 R. Foasey; 8, 8 Ingenuity 8-10 R. J. Fearn; 3, 5 Dorado 7-8 ,T. E. Pine; 4, 3 Flamingo 7-5 car. 7-7 W. J. Broughton: 11, 11 Prince Rono 7-1 car. 7-5 i S. Tremnin also started. In a good finish St. Clara cut down the leaders to win by a neck from the fastfinishing Cereal, who got tip to heat Onewhetu by a neck. Oorado was fourth. Time, lmin 4tisoc. EPSOM TRAINING NOTES [THB PEBSB SpeciH B«nric«.] AUCKLAND, February 14. Although the dirt track was in good order to-day the footing was somewhat dead. There was a good deal of interesting work whfen horses were given their final tests. Kewpie's Guy recorded the best effort, but Raydus, Plain Pearl, Mazda, Kewpie's Bond, Nimbus, Min Bells, Silver Watch, and Star Pronto were impressive. Kewpie's Guy gave Kewpie's Bond a . second's start and beat her at the end of a mile and a half in 3min 26 2-ssec, sprinting the last half in lmin 6 2-ssec without being unduly pressed. Kewpie's Bond ran 3min 27 3-ssec, the I last half mile in lmin 6 4-ssec. Tinakohe, Plain Pearl, and Nimbus went at intervals of one second over a mile and a half, Plain Pearl just shading the others in 3min 28sec, the last half mile in lmin Bsec. She went very well on the straight runs, but bored a trifle on the bends. Tinakohe showed improvement in going 3min 29 l-ssec. while Nimbus, not fully extended at the finish, clocked 3min 27 l-ssec. Going away three seconds ahead of Raydus the maiden Patricia Bell put up a sound effort in reaching the mile and a quarter in 2min 54sec. Raydus then went on to complete the journey in 3min 27sec, and was easing over the last furlong to take lmin lOsec for the half mile. Audo Patch, who went away in front of Prince Etawah and Auto Machine, unhoppled. surprised by hanging on at the finish to be with the pacer and clock lmin Bsec for the final section. The full distance occupied 3min 42sec. Te Mahanga joined in on the last cir- j cuit. going a half in lmin 6 4-ssec, but

sent another half Alone paced unkindly in lmjn 12sec. Nelson d'Oro gave Young Rodney four seconds' start to finish with him in 3min 33 4-ssec, the last half mile in lmin Usee, Young Rodney tratted soundly throughout. Homeward, unhoppled and in saddle, ran a mile in 2min ISsec. She went out smartly, doing lmin 7sec for the first half mile, but was eased in the final run. Silver Watch, after a slow beginning, went 10 furlongs in 2min 53sec. the last half mile in lmin Bsec Cherrill, who showed speed in patehest easily beat Mountain Flight over one mile and a quarter in 2min 57 3-ssec, the final section in lmin lOsec, Min Bells just failed to concede Manna's §on, who went 3min 32sec, three seconds in a mile and a half, the last half mile in lmin 7 2-ssec. Manna's Son trotted splendidly. Mazda worked the reverse way round and showed 3min 27sec for one mile and a half, the last half mile nicely in lmin 7sec. Star Pronto, unhoppled, gave Kewpie's King over three seconds' start and a beating at a mile and a half in 3min 35 3-ssee, finishing well within himself. For the first half Kewpie's King did not go kindly, and is a trifle sore.

AUCKLAND T.C. PROGRAMME FOR TOMORROW fTIIE TRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, February 14. With broken weather the course at Epsom will provide easy footing for the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting on Saturday, and with useful fields good, racing is anticipated. The day's programme is as follows: 12 noon—TRIAL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Unhop plod trotters. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a halt. < Audo Patch .. Bcr Great Admiral 30 Bingen Sun scr Young Rodney 36 Great Gold . . scr Mute . . 60 Meadow King scr Waikato Prince 72 [ Polly Pan . . scr • Polly Pan has the best credentials i off the limit of the Trial Handicap, but Audo Patch only needs to begin correctly to have a chance, and on his Te Aroha exhibition Great Admiral will be hard to beat. Great Admiral may find Polly Pan and Mute most troublesome. 12.45 p.m.— WAIHEKE HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. 3min Ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Aerial Bell ~ iter Orwell .. scr Agnes Bingen scr Proletarian .. scr Charteris Bay scr Star Pronto . . scr Cherril .. scr Tinokaha .. scr Derby Fame sir Winaway . . scr Hinemoa .. scr Home Brew .. 24 Kia Kaha .. scr Dillon Bond 36 Mountain Flight scr Rare Rey .. 36 Muriel Bond 6cr A repetition of his Derby effort will see Proletarian lose his novice status, while Muriel Bond, a good beginner, | and Aerial Bell, who is improving, should go well, Tinokaha has prospects, but if there is an upset it will come from Star Pronto or Home Brew, Dillon Bond and Ariel Bell read best. 1.30 p.m.— OTAHUIIU HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. 4rain 29sec class. Two miles. Great Parrish scr Kewpie's Guy 24 Raydus .. scr Worthy Light .T6 Willie Derby scr Impromptu .. 48 Au>o Machine 24 Jewel Pointer 48 Little is known of Great Parrish's condition since his accident, .but Raydus and Willie Derby are in good order. Kewpie's Guy and Auto Machine are working well, but form points to the prospects of Worthy Light, Impromptu, and Willie Derby. 2.15 p.m.—■ PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. 3min 28sec class. One mile and a half. Edna Worthy Bcr Gnmdigger .. 12 1 Guid Hairst .. scr Manco .. 48 Plain Pearl .. scr Jackie Thorpe 60 Ring True .. scr Nelson d'Oro 60 Te Mahanga ..'scr Pukemiro .. 72 ! Ring True will be in great demand for the Papakura Handicap, while Edna Worthy. Plain Pearl, and Te Mahanga have prospects off the limit. Manco arid.Jackie Thorpe should race well, but Ring True looks the best,

Iwith Edna Worthy and Plain Pearl j next, MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP, at 125 f OT ». Smin 38sec class- One mils and * half. Rayon 4'Or . . scr Tryment . . 24 Aircraft .. 12 Fibber . . 30 Bopnie Direct 24 La Chenault 36 Lqoky Lave . . 24 Pater Junior 36 Mia Bells .. 24 , Kewpie's King 60 Silvor Watch 24 i With a good start Rayon d'Qr will be hard to beat in the Mount Albert Handicap, but Aircraft, Silver Watch, and Lucky Love will keep him busy. Tryment is consistent and Bonnie Direct is useful. The fancies will include Silver Watch, Lucky Love, and Aircraft. 3.45 p.m.— '' _ FEBRUARY HANDICAP, of I*s sovs. TJnhoppled trotters. 3inin 42a.ee class. One mile and a half. Autumn Lu .. 12 Manna's Son 24 Mountain Sun 12 Gala Day '. . 36 Te Kahu . . 12 Rustle . . 72 Win Huon .. 12 Good trotters are engaged in the February Handicap, and recent form points to the prospects of Te Kahu, Rustle, and Manna's Son. 4.30 p.m.'— MOSS DAVIS MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. 2min 47sec class. One mile and a quarter. Bingen Chief scr Pukemiro .. scr Francis Lincoln scr Realty ~ scr Homeward . . scr Travis .. scr Jackie Thorpe scr Chancellor .. 12 Lady Coronado scr Arabond . . 24 Nimbus .. scr Kewpie's Guy 24 Princs Pedro scr With a big field of well performed horses in the Moss Memorial, the issue is open. F. J. Smith has a solid bracket in Chancellor and Travis, while if reserved Kewpie's Guy will be very hard to beat, Jackie Thorpe is consistent and Homeward, Nimbus. Realty. Francis Lincoln, and Lady Coronado are likely to be in the picture. The public will select the Chancellor-Travis bracket, with Jackie Thorpe and Kewpie's Guy as next best, 5.15 p.m.— RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 125 joys. 3min 34seo class. One mile and a half. Fisher . . gcr Maida .. 13 King's Warrior scr Social Pelt .. 13 Min Bells .. scr 'Laminate ... 24 Red Hope ~ scr • Plain Pearl 60 Kewpie's Bond 12 ■ F. J. Smith has another useful bracket in King's Warrior and Red Hope in the Railway Handicap, and they will find Kewpie's Bond, Social Pest, Mazda, and Luminate tough rivals. Kewpie's Bond may again beat Kjng s Warrior and Social Pest. AUSTRALIAN RACING FUTURITY STAKES SCRATCHINGS MELBOURNE, .-February 14 Futurity Stakes scratchings include: Inveresk, The Khedive, Inflation, Beau Gallante, Moa Lady.

DUNEDIN J.C. TAURAMAI WINS CUP GUARANTEE AND KINNOULL SUCCESSFUL " [Frcim Our Own. Reporter.] DUNEDIN, February 14. The Dunedin Jockey .Club's autumn meeting was opened at Wingatui today in dull misty weather. Light rain fell in the early morning in Dunedin, but there was very little fain at Wingatui and the track was not affected. The attendance was large and speculation was brisk under the new system of 75-25 for the win machine and the usual place machine. The sum of £16,758 (win £9713, place £7044) was. handled, as against £13,412 12 months ago. Results:— WAEKINGTON HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 22 sovs, and third horse 8 sovs from stake. One mile and a half. 2. l—D. r. Wilson's BLACK DUKE by Balboa —Iraatra 10-10 It. Bcale 1 7 7—SI. J. Dooley's Red Lanco 9-0 .7. Walker .2 5 s—c. L. Orbell's Sunward 9-0 E. Mackio II 1 2 Lycidas 10-11 D. O'Connor; 3, 3' Mor'ena 10-2 V. Voight: 4, 4, Prince Tractor 9-0 l'\ Ingram: 6, 6 Palmary 9-0 IT. Turner; 8 S Turbine 9-0 C. Low also started. ' Won l>v half a- length; a length second and third.' JtipMdn was fourth. Time, 2mtn 48 3-jscc. Winner trained by owner, Mosgiel. TRIAL HANDICAP, Of IHO sovs; second horso 15 sovs. and third horse 5 sovs from stake. Special weights. Seven furlongs. 9 n_K. Hay's KNOWLEDGE by Psychology—Miss Cuto 6yrs 8-4 A. Moßservey 1 4 7 o. R. Wise's Arrow Form 8-4 O. Humphries 2 5 5—E. N. Didham's Valarth 8-4 A. Didham •> ;!, ;i Honeste 8-7 G. Humphries; 11, 11 Lad'v Leighton 8-5 It. Mackio; 12, 12 BrightProspects 8-4 J. Hobbs; 2, 1 Coatatte 8-4 L J. Ellis; 0, 5 Flout 8-4 P. Powell; 1, 2 Madam Pompadour 8-4 B. Brodio; 7, 4 Nardoo 8-4 11. Kirwan: 8, 8 Pala Mclha 8-4 J. Doolev; 13. 13 Th« Jeweller 8-4 V.. Cooper; 10, 10 Waipounamu 8-4 C. Wilson also started. . , , Won by a length; half n length second and third. IWesto was fourth. Time, lmin 20 4-. r >spc. Winner trained by T. IT. fill lell, Riccarton. BEKWIOK HANDICAP, Of 12.i sovs; second horse 19 aovs, »nd third horse 0 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. :;. 3—A. L. and H. Pratt's LTRIS by j Shambles —Jeanctto 7-13 ,T. Donley 1 7. 6—J. M. Bullied'» Money Flies 7-8 ,; 7 —j[iss A. Boyle's Silver Lark 7-10 A. Messervy 3 2 1 Colossian 9-7 M. Kirwan; 1. 2 Sunny Maid 9-3 R. .Flower; 8, 8 Jacobin 8-5 W. Jenkins; 5, 5 Half Noto 8-4 W. McEwan; 10 9 Braw Lad 7-9 T. Croz.ier; 4, 4 Riptide 7-8 car. L. J. Ellis; 9. 10 Gas Raid 7-7 H. Phillips; 11, 11 Latitude 7-7 J. Jenkins also started. Won bv two lengths; a length second and third. Riptide was fourth. Time, lmin 28 2-sv.no. Winner trained by V. O. Pratt, Orari. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 38 sovs, and third horse 12 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. B 7— J. XI. Samson's GUARANTEE by Paper Monej—Entre TS'uus 7-0 ear. s B—Oil. Lettoof's Kcmal Pasha 7-7 K. Lockie ■t " ].; 11. Aubrey's Silver Streak ■ S-J=! " .. •■ -V F - Kllis \\ " :i Silver Ring 10-2 I>. O'Connor; 7, <> Mo"hilo 9-n W. McEwan; I, 4 Cherry Queen 712 W. Jenkins; 1, 1 Grecian Prince 7- ■\ Moservcv: 10, 10 Meadow Lark 7-0 11. Hiiilips: P. "9 Knwond 7-0 C. Wilson; fl, •> Renin 7-0 C. Dent also started. Won bv a length ; same second and third Mnl.lle was fourth. Time, lmin It 2-i.»ee. Winner trained by I). P. Wilson. Mosgiel. DUNEDIN CUP. Uf (iuo so\>, including gold cup value JOO ,ovs; second horse 00 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs from stake. One mile and a half. 5 4—A. C. Mills's- TAURAMAI by Paladin—Fairfurm 3yrs 7-12 . O. Humphries J 6 r>—Mrs E. O. Tallon's Osculate 4yrs _ 7-4 car. 7-8 . . • - K - Mackio - [•■ i;; c M. O'Connor's Niglitform ' 3vrs'7'-l •• ! ' ; - *'• 1 ''"" 1, l' Cuddle 0-5 R. Flower; 3, 7 Polydora 8-7 M. KipiCan: 11,11 Signaler 8-0 J Doolev; 7, 6 Southdown 7-13 A. Mcsservev 2 3 Steoton 7-13 W. Jenkins and Con"h'7-3 C. Wilson bracketed; 9. 10 Great Shot 7 1.1 I, J. Ellis; .4, 3 Hunting Go 7.6 car 7-7 G. Humphries; 12, 12 Sihei Si-ht 7-5 J. Fowler; 8, 8 Tout lo Monde 7-5 H Phillips; 10, 9 Semper Paratus 7-1 car. 7-7£ J. W. Jennings; 14, 12 Lust Link 7-0 15. Leckie also started. Won by two lengths; bead second and third. Tout le Monde was fourth. rime. 2min 32sec. Winner trained by A. McKay. Rivorton. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of 200 sovs; second horse 3(1 soys, and third horse 15 sovs from stake, for iwo-ycac-olds. Six furlongs. r, 4—D Grunt's KINNOULL by Pink Coat—Lady Links 8-10 i .i_p M. Tweedie's Viking by Lord I " Warden—Anthem 8-10 .. R. Benm - I 3 ;i >;. Hay's Greek Shepherd by Hind—Dresden China 8-10 M. Kirwan •> •> ■> Silver Coat 8-13 L. J. Ellis; 1, 1 Almn "s-l'd W. McEwan; <V, 6 Penelope 8-10 iV. Phflllps; 7. 7 Silver Sail 8-7 C. Wilson; g 8 Sunny Jean 8-7 R. Mackie also started Won br a length: a head second and third. Silver Sail was fourth. Time, lmin lfiscc. Winner trained by E. .7. Ellis, V aslidykc. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horso 22 sovs, and third horso 8 sovs from stake. One mile. 5 2—D. Jones's FIRST SONG by Songbird—First Hope 7-13 O. Humphries 1 1 I—D P. Wilson's Trivet 7-13 R. Mackie 2 .. s—B. Clark's Imperial Spear 7-13 _ L. J. Ellis <> •> 3 Grand Finale 8-8 J. Dooley; 3, 4 Grecian Prince 8-8 A. E. Ellis; 6 7 Kin Tin Tin 8-2 A. Didham; 7, (> Ohhota 8-2 car. 8-0 It. Bcale; 8, 8 liauio 8-0 P. Powell also started. , , ~ . .', Won bv a length; same second and Hutu. Rin Tin Tin was fourth. Time. !■"'" * 0 2-sscc. Winner trained by R. E. McLellan, Invercargill.