RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21449, 15 April 1935, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWjFROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES April I.>-Westport J.C. (second day). April 20— Tuapcka J.C. Anril 20 22—Wairarapa R.C. April 20. 22 FeildlnfJ J.C. April 20. 22—Auckland R C. April 20. 22. 23 —Riverloil R.C. Anril 22—Beaumont R.C. Apr jl 22 —-AVaipukurau J.C. April ifc-Kumara RC. April 22, 23 —Canterbury J.C. April 24. 27— Greymoulh J.C. April 27—Marton J.C. April 27, 29 Avondalc J.C. May I—Reefton J.C. May 4 and 6—Wcstland R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES April 17—Rotorua T.C. April 20, 22—Hawera T.C. April 20. 2-t—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 27—Taranaki T.C. April 27—Methven T.C. May 2, 4—Forbury Park T.C. May 4—Cambridge T.C. May It—Waikato T.C. May 11—Oamaru T.C.

Over tho Battens Lady Lucas <G. Murfitt) and Hadian Hose (W. Lavvson) wore again companions over a round of the hurdles the former giving another pleasing display, while Lady Lucas did do impress. Or Holiday from India * W. Holmes, of Ricearton, last weelreceived a cable message that L. H Hewitt had arrived in Melbourne, anc alter seeing some of the rac< meetings there and also it Sydney, intended paying a shor visit to New Zealand. Hcwit left behind him in India a large tearr of horses, and it was possible for hin to have only a short holiday. Hcwit said in an earlier letter that he woulc look out /or some horses, both in Aus tralia and New Zealand, to take bad to India with him. Unlucky Relations Orris is again one of the active workers at Kiccarton, and js getting through her tasks with every promise of being a good class filly next sea son. . She has the family ability tt gallop fast, but like her half-brot-hci Silver Ring, seems to be dogged witl ill-luck just when she is on the verge of winning form. I (Jtilcf Marionette

TURF GOSSIP Reminders Final payments f<"" the Great .Easter rnd Great Autumn i ndicaps, Champagne and Challenge Stakes, and ae'ccptanccs for the minor events on the lirst day's programme oE the Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting will close at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Nominations /or the Westland Racing Club's King's Jubilee meeting, on May 4 and 6, will close at 8.30 p.m. to-morrow. The Uokitika telegraph office closes at 8 p.m., but the telephone office will be open continuously. Answer to Correspondent "Rus: ley."—All Red was by Stepniak irom Madder. Track TVork at Klccarion The outside of the course proper was available for fast work at Riccarton on Saturday, and ?ftcr a fairly heavy Irost and early morning fog the going was holding. In any case, very few horses were sent out for serious galloping. and it appeared that in most instances strong work was all that was required.

Highly Regarded Hostis galloped a rnile in lmin 48 3-ssec. He has been asked a .severe task fox- a three-year-old in his engagement on the first clay of tho corning meeting, and may tint be produced. His stable mate. Variant, ran seven furlongs in Irnin 33 2-ssec, (he last four in 52 2-ssec. Owlsgleam and Tail-light covered half a mile in 51 3-sscc, and Bunfight mid Hororata both recorded similar time, while Astraca and Panegyric occupied 52scc. Cranford was held under restraint in running half a mile in 52?ec. He moved freely enough, but will hardly be at his best next week. Sea Fox galloped seven furlongs in lmin 33sec, the last half-mile in 53sec. Sky Rover was seen in a working gallop ever a mile in lmin 49scc, find Fracas recorded similar figures. Master Tony and John Ball finished togethe - .i f ter covering five furlongs in lmin D 3-sscc. \elcran Well Tout le Monde overhauled Clay Crest in the last few strides of a seven-furlong task taking lmin 32 'l-5 sec. the last four in 53 3-ssec. The latter went very well. Dover Patrol beat Knowledge over fix furlongs in lmin 10 2-ssec. Grand Review and Rebel Star covered half a mile along the back in Rlscc. and Lucetta went over the same ground in 53sec. C'omlß? Rijflit Minerval ran the first half of a mile .gallop in 53sec, and came home in 52ucc, moving freely throughout. Ari Early Winner Chidden started o™ from the tiinefUrlongs post, and was joined by Haere To'nu at the mile. She drew right away from her mate in the run home and beat him by three lengths, her time being lmin 40 3-ssce, ■while Haere Top it occupied lmin 40sec. Rebel Chief, after a round on Ihe j.nnd, covered a mile at ait even pace In lmin 47sec, the first half in 52 1-5 sec. He pulled tip quite sound. Stable Illatcs In Action Westward Ho and Joyous ran five furlongs in lmin 7 3-sscc, the last half jit 54see. Lady Zephyr gallobrd seven furlongs in lmin 33 2-f>scc, and Glowlight ran six furlongs in lmin 21sec. Easter Candidates Sam Smith finished in front of Tltirau at the end of six furlongs In lmin 1!! 2-ssee, the last half-mile in 51 2-5 sec. The latter, who was ridden by her trainer, has always been an unsatisfactory track worker. Sam Smith, <;n the other hand, is in excellent order just now, and is being given a good chance in the Great Easter Handicap. Cleaner and Red Dance kept together throughout seven fjurlongs run in lmin 32 4-fisee. Frerlchie and Moortbearn were companions over six furlongs in lmin 21 3-ssec. Emissary sprinted from the seven (o the four in 3B 2-sscc. Lowater and Rebel Queen ran five furlongs along the back in lmin ssee. SpCetlv Sprinter Capital, again from a moving start, ran the first two furlongs of a halfmile task along the back in 23 3-usec, three in 37sec, but slowed down to record Slsec for the fu'l journey. Again Impresses Polydora and Courtyard went from the mile and a quarter, but did not gather up pace until reaching the mile. They were together entering the 1 straight, but Polydora then drew ( away and beat her mate decisively in lmin 41scc, the second half in 51 3-5 FCC. j For the Coast ' Gold Label ran half a mile in 51 , 2-ssee and Convivial followed in 50see. The latter is to race at Kumara on "Easter Monday, and will remain on i the West Coast for the full circuit. , Useful Tasks * Fair Weather beat Manetho over \ half a mile in 50 l-ssec, taking 36 3-5 < v;:c for the first three furlongs. The latter is likely to start in his hack engagement on Easter Monday. Imperial Spear and Silver Sight ; joined by Importance at the five fur- ] long peg. covered seven furlongs in , lmin 32see, Importance finishing in , front of Silver Sight.

Present intentions ace to race Chie Marionette at the Canterbury Jockcj Club's Easter meeting. No doubt ; good deal, will depend upon how she fhapes at New Plymouth to-morrow She went sore after racing at To Rapa but a course of beach treatment ha: effected a cure, and she did not g< back in condition. Illuminate Destroyed Although the Press Association mcs sage about Illuminate's injury gave n( hint, it transpires, according to the loca papers', that he was destroyed. This i: exceedingly Vad kick for Mr A. Lilc who appeared lo have the gelding ii line for some good stakes. Mr Lil< has experienced more than his shan of bad luck with jumpers. Death of Well-known Trainer The death occurred at Hnwera 01 Saturday of Mr D. Moraghan, a well known trainer and cross-eoimlo rider. For many years Mr Mora ghan had liis headquarters a Riecarton, and while there preparec Phaetontis to win the Grand Nationn Steeplechase in 1906. Mr Meragliai then set up as a public trainer nea Hawera, and enjoyed a fair amoun of success. He had been in ill-healt! for some time.

At Oinoto The Gre.ymouth Jockey Club has re ceivcd good nominations for it, autumn meeting on April 24 and 27 As usual Riccarlon stables arc wcl represented, the list being as follows Coalpit, SmidanctT, Doctor Duthic Arrowin, Latitude, Natduu, Doimu Del ice, Night Recital, f<"lli r i Courtyard, Quietly, Headier Glow Quebec, Linoleum. Convivial, Imbfc Star, Wino. Grecian Pi nice, fvo.y t ; Gallant, and Colossian. Kachi? at Cuulficld At the Victoria Amateur imf Club meeting at Caultield on Saturday Hi the Deck was unplaced in the Nee rim Steeplechase, North Cape was un placed in the Katandra Two-ycar-ok Handicap, and Araunah was unplacec in the Brighton Handicap. An E;udy Success Parquet, a winner in oulncy o: Saturday, was bred by Mr G. M. Cui rie, and sold as a ycarlin.i; ;n ricii tham to Mr C. Dawson, 01 Auckland for 275 guineas. She was recent! 1 taken to Sydney in company wit! Silver Jubilee, and Saturdays wa her first appearance on die uip. In laid, darn of Parquet, was importec from England by Mr Currie. and i by Invincible from Lade bv LadaLinolcum. recently purchased by M. E. M. Sheedy, and a i i it i Wcsfport on Saturday, is a five-year old brother to Parquet. For Riecarton A. McKay left Invercargill tor ];;<■■ carton with Tauramni by la; t me.ht i express. Tauramai Ins ije:_u iti-pun-sible for some excellent work al Riverton. His owner stated thai if th. I rack was hard he woulu be i-clcivcc for the Great Autumn.

Silver Jubilee According to the Melbourne wntei "Cardigan." racing circles in Svdnej are laughing at the statement, made bj the New Zealand trainer Townsend who arrived from the Dominion or April 1 with Silver Jubilee. Townsenc declares that die stable lias not invejted a shilling on the flyer, and that it has not been decided whether he will run in the Doncasler. though the services of K. Voitre have been secured to ride the gelding. As one Sydney man said at RancHvick, the plaint of Silver Jubilee's connexion' w;ls just an "ofd New Zealand coston," and suggested that Silver Jubilee was brought across the Tasman for the benefit, of his health and to see whether he was a good saileir. Somebody has evidently been well informed as tc Silvc"- Jubilee's movements, as a. leading member of the ring stated that next to Dark Sky and Silver King Silver Jubilee- was his worst horse for

the rich mile, and he already had r liability of many thousands in double; with fancied Sydney Cup horses whe have been coupled with that horse. In addition, Silver Jubilee has been backed straight out with the particular firm which he represents at a much .longer price than now on offer. Silver Jubilee has a splendid record, and it is extraordinary that, although five years old, he began racing only last October. He is a plain horse, but is definitely much better than he looks. Silver Jubilee would, however, lose caste by his failure at Warwick Farm on Saturday.

TROTTING NOTES Reminders Nominations for trotting events at the Westland Racing Club's auturrm meeting will close to-morrow. Nominations for the Forbury Park Trotting Club's winter meeting will dose on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Nominations for trotting events at he Reefton Jockey Club's autumn neeling will close on Thursday at 9 ).m. Acceptances for the Hawera Trotting Club's annual meeting will close tomorrow. Acceptances for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter neeting will close at noon on Wcdncslay. Acceptances for the Mcthven Troting Club's annual meeting will close >n Thursday. Permit Refusal The application of the Canterbury Trotting Club for permission to iokl a trotting meeting at Addir.gton dh May (J has been refused by the executive of the New Zealand Trot,int; Conference. Conference of Delegates At Sydney on June 18, delegates from the different states of Australia and from New Zealand will meet to discuss subjects for the benefit of trotling in both countries. It is understood Mr B. P. McCarthy, of Hawera, will represent New Zealand at the conference. P. Gallagher Injured The Southland rcinsman, P. Gallagher, made his first appearance in Mr J. R. MeKcnzie's colours at Ashburton

| and was rewarded with a win in his I first attempt, when he drove Airflow , 'to victory in the Allenton Handicap. [ This was the end of his good luck, however, for in the next race he drove Royal Palm, who broke up in the first 00 yards. Play On, driven by G. McKendry, was following, and the shaft of the gelding's sulky struck Gallagher in the back. Royal Palm trailed the field for the whole journey, but on his return to scale Gallagher was in con- • siderable pain and could not fulfil any other engagements at the meeting. But for the accident. Gallagher would have driven Silk Cord and Taxpayer, who won the final event. These horses were handled by F. Holmes. A Return to Form Craganour showed a welcome return to form when he ran a very close second to Willow Wave in the Durbar Handicap. The chestnut pacer had not t shown h'» best form some time, but on - Saturday he looked in proper racing - trim, and had evidently improved as a 1 result, of his recent racing. He fought 1 out the finish in most determined ' fashion, and he may again show up ' in the near future. His trainer and ' usual pilot, M. B. Edwards, .has not • yet resumed race-driving, and Craganour was driven by S. A. Edwards. Driver Fined ; J. Raplcy, the young driver of Dis- ; cord in the Allenton Handicap, on ! Saturday, was questioned by the sti- ' pendiary steward for flourishing his . whip during the running of the race. , A fine of £1 was imposed. ' In Need of Experience Princess Guy has shown some promise in her work at Addington, but ? judging by her latest display she will ~ r require a deat of experience before , she can be backed with confidence. ' Bittersweet Disappoints Bittersweet was heavily supported 1 for the Allenton Handicap at Ashbur- > ton, but she broke at the start and was not dangerous afterwards. Small but Good Wee Wrack is not very big, but she ) has all the gameness and stamina 1 characteristic of the slock of her sire, Wrack, and she gave proof of these . qualities when she won the Autumn i Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday. : [ll the early stages of the race she - was not prominent, but she worked her way through the field, and once her challenge was issued in the straight, the result was beyond doubt. ■ She finished with, a rare burst oT speed - and was going away from her field at " the finish. She was capably handled - by A. Holmes, and her trainer, J. Bell, t jun , drove Summit, with whom she 1 was bracketed. Wee Wrack's dam, 1 Lady Swithin, was a good performer, i and amongst other races she won the ■■ Great. Northern Derby and deadt heated with Doraldina in the Chami pion Stakes at Acklington. i

A Very Easy Win The easiest win o£ the day at the - Ashburton meeting oil Saturday was j scored by Norma Bingcn in the Stewards' Handicap, J'or £;he was first away [ from fhe barrier, and though Teviot ■ Downs stuck to her for a part of the journev he warj always doing his best t<) keen u ifhitl range ot the inare who ' wnot extended at any part of the ' j11 uruev Over the imal stages Norma I L ln u<'u was; noi troubled, and I Ik: I (inly evcitinL' part of the contest was Ihe race for third place, which went (>' Sea (-It Ijv a narrow margin lrom Norma I;mgen. handicapped to tret a mile and a half in 3mm 3G.-:ee, ' rot;'.stored .5111111 tl a leiuarkable periormance lor a mare that war, apparently only jonmiix all thiough " the rare The winner is one of the 1 lon"-stridim:'. ehortless trotters. and 1 possibly had she been pressed may not nave been capable ot impioving much on her time. Her next appcar-anr-o will be at the New Zealand 1 Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting • (u 1 Saturday next, when a better idea - (if h'T capabilities may be gained. On . p.-pcpiit appearances :he is a long way • b"! ter than anything likely tu corn--1 pr 1<» a"ninst Ik r in Ihe near future < ;•!>(■( she mav win seven «il races. ] i lid-1 ciu'-Olds I

; \ lot o' interest centred 111 the two-vr>:i-,--old uarade at Ashburton on Sat- • urd-iv. and each of the youngsters was f keenly inspected when it appeared in - iIK. birdcage- (.'onsidenng their lack of experience fney behaved splendidly 1 :>rd the maiontv stood like old stagers i when lined up at the start. They gave the starter vcrv little trouble, and • while there was a lack of brilliance in the dash from the barrier the majoritv started m approved style. . Nothing 111 the nature of a race was attempted but several were allowed to run along at a good pace over half a mile. Tapdancer. a shapely lilly by Aeren—Harold Dillon mare, trained at Addm'iton by R. B. Berry, showed - a fine burst of speed, and is improv- • ing with the experience she is getting. and GaiJlard by Rev | de Oro —Bonny Logan and a [ black gelding by Grattan Loyal —Lulu . appealed most of the others. Torouemaria, the full-brother to Indianapolis, may never be such a commanding horse as his older relative, but he is a nieoiy turned eolt, and will improve as time goes on. Casanova, another of the Durbar Lodge juveniles, is a bay colt by Wrack —Pearlchild, and* with the Wrack —Trix Pointer filly was allowed to begin very slowly and show a nice turn of speed over the concluding stages. W. T. Lowe was represented by a good-looking ehesf--1 nut eolt, by Jack Potts—Tairane. a ' half-brother to Dundas Boy, and there 1 are possibilities in a grey eolt by Travis Axworthy—Blue Glen, owned and trained by M. C. McTigUe at ; Methveh. The value of educational 1 heats was shown in the behaviour of 1 two youngsters in the care of F. G. Holmes. At Addington last week both were given a trial, but appeared very coltish and inexperienced. On Saturday they paraded round the birdcage, as though it was an everyday experience for them, and they moved off from the barrier like real racehorses. With R. B. Berry's pair. Valdore and Tapdancer, they were the only Addington two-year-olds produced, and the experience at a race meeting and the travelling will stand to them on Sapling Stakes day.

Graham Direet's Speed Graham Direct put up another lino performance in the Hakaia Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday, for although tie could only finish fourth, he showed more speed than anything else in the race. By his usual slow beginning he lost gror»d at the start, and when the field had travelled a furlong Tangatu was the only horse behind him. He gradually picked up ground, and five furlongs from home he was at 'the -tail end of a bunched iield. When Gamble at this stage made a forward move, Graham Direct followed, but entering the straight Gamble was at least four sunkies out, and F. G. Holmes's gelding had to race still wider. In the run home he conceded a good start to the winner, Marie Celeste, and _in a most spectacular finish he just failed to gain a place. Only heads separated the four first horses, and in another 20 yards the positions might have been altered considerably. Graham Direct's performance bordered on the sensa- , l.ional, for Ihe third horse, Iraq, off the same mark as Graham Direct, reg- ' istered 3miti Hi .'l-ssee. and he had i a much better run than the younger i pacer. This showing proved Graham 1 Direct to be the speediest pacer of : his age in New Zealand, but his slow 1 beginnings will always prevent him i from being a really great racehorse. ; A Good Dividend Marie Celeste was the only winner at Ashburton on Saturday to return a double figure dividend, and after the patience bestowed by M. C. McTigue on this mare, lie richly deserved the good price paid. A JDnubtful Proposition Village Guy, at one time regarded 1 as one of the most promising young 1 pacers in commission, has lost many,! friends as the result of his latest displays, and there is a grave doubt as to whether he is as honest as a good horse should be. He is not as sound

as could be wished and some difficulty is experienced in getting him into good racing condition. . Sea Gift's Prospects Sea Gift was sot a severe task in the Stewards' Handicap, at Ashburton on Saturday, in being asked to give Norma Bingen 48 yards start over a mile and a half. The race showed that Sea Gift at her very best would have had a big job to concede this start, and she looked as though the race would benefit her. Sea Gift was unlucky enough in the early stages to fall back behind First Wrack, and in attempting to pass the latter, who was on the outside of Fifa, she was compelled to cover a lot of extra ground. When she came into the straight, Sea Gift was racing very wide, and a mistake at the distance nost did not assist her. Sea Gift will have her next racing at Addington at Easter time, and handicapped on 3min 26sec she will have to concede 24 yards start to some useful trotters on the opening day and even a victory will leave her 011 a handy mark on the second day of the meeting. May be Improved jßey Spec did not finish his races at Ashbui'ton on Saturday in his usual determined style, and it appeared that lie was not quite ready for such stern contests. His owner-trainer had evidently been a bit easy on the gelding, but the latest trials should improve him for engagements in the near future. A Poor Display Tempest gave a very poor display in the Durbar Handicap, at Ashburton, where lie was driven by his trainer. C. Dunleavy. J. Fraser. the stable horseman, having the drive belli nd Bracken. Tempest had everything in his favour from the start, for he had the advantage of the pacemaking when Rev Spec went to the front early in the race, and he was in an excellent position at the top of the straight. He failed to put any dash into his work, and this form is not likely to win him races. Enquiries at AVan^anui After the Ballance Handicap, at Wanganui, on Saturday, Mr A. E. Commons, stipendiary steward, opened an enquiry into the running of Modern Ladv and Waikato Prince. Modern Lady won easily and the grounds of the'investigation was to show the reason of her improved display a:; compared with her form last Saturday. The explanation of B. F. Maekle, driver of Modern Lady, was accepted, and no action was taken. E. R. Smith, owner and driver of Waikato Prince, was asked to explain the showing of his trotter, and after a lengthy silting the judicial committee decided to disqualify Smith and the horse for six months, on the grounds that Waikato Prince was not driven to win. Smith has lodged an appeal against the decision. Harold Logan beats Impromptu. Harold Logan made amends for his first clay defeat by Impromptu, at Wanganui, when he icd the Auckland pacer all the way, in the match race oil Saturday, to win by a bare length in 2min 10 2-ssec. The champion owed his success to his brilliant starting and he nut a four lengths break on his rival at the start., Impromptu tangling when the signal was given. At the end of half a mile Impromptu had reduced the gap. and he was aln'iost on terms with Harold Logan at the three furlongs. Rounding the turn Harold Logan trained a little advantage, but at the distance. Impromptu challenged ' unci both drivers plied their whips. The northerner made a line effort, but Harold Logan hung on gamely to win, amidst great applause, the band striking up "See the Conquering Hero Come " The track was good, but a strong gale militated against fast time.

RIVERTON R.C. KEfIAN'DICAI'S irr.iss assocuttob rr.i.Wii*a.) ! 'i'IMARU, April 14. j Rehandicaps for the Rivcrt.on Racing j Club's annual meeting arc:— ! Waiau Slcuploclia.se Red Lance! 10-6. j Rivcrtnn Cup---Giarid Finale 0-2. . Visitor:-;' Hack--Epris 6; Silk Paper! 8-9. i Great Western Steepiechase Red 1 Lance 9-3. j n<;n.!ii.\(; J.C. | iSfiOCUTIuH jr.I.EORAM.I ! PALMERSTON NORTH, April M. Rehandicaps for the Fcilding Jockey Club's meeting are:— On:'a Hack liandicap—Merry Way 8-0. Manchester Handicap--Trishna, 7-1. Mangacne Handicap---Refresher 7-12. Boughal 7-11. Onep uh i Hack Handicap - -Ta hura ng i 9-1. Hnleombe Handicap—Boughal 8-7. Refresher 8-4.

A FAST TRACK

IMPROVED TI.MKS The heavy rain experienced last week had no adverse effect on the As;hburlon track, which provided very good going on Saturday. All the winners had to improve a good deal on the times they were assessed to do. and this is shown by the following table showing the winners, assessments. the times actually registered, and the improvement made. One Mile and .1 Quarter ImIldcp. Time proveTimc. Registered, ment. Taxpayer .. 2.47 2.44 4-5 2 1-5 One Mile ami a Ifalf Ail-now .. 3.4!1 3.30 3-5 18 2-5 Grand Mogul .. 3.43 3.23 3-5 19 2-5 Bi ; , Author .. 3.35 3.23 4-5 JI 1-5 Norma Bingen 3.30 3.22 1-5 V 4-5 Marie Celeste 3.20 3.17 1-5 11 4-5 Wee Wrack .. 3.30 3.22 4-15 16 1-5 Two Miles Willow Wave.. -1.33 4.26 3-5 6 2-5

ASHBRUTON T.C.

WILLOW WAVE WINS HANDICAP The Ashburton Trotting Club's autumn meeting on Saturday did not ■ attract the big crowd expected, and while the special train from Christ- . church was poorly patronised the country districts were not so well represented as usual. A comparison ' with last year cannot be made for on that occasion the Australian horses ' Walla Walla and Autumn Lad at- ' tracted a big crowd, and the totalisa- ! tor investments amounted to £16,072, ■ while on Saturday £9997 was handled ; by the machine. This season the meeting was held before Easter, while ■ usually it follows the racing at Addington. Two years ago the iotalisator investments amounted to £12,699 10s. Those who attended, however, were entertained with some of the most ex- ' citing racing seen on the course and while the principal event., the Durbar Handicap, was won by only a head, in the Rakaia Handicap four horses passed the post almost in line, and only the judge was in a position to give a 1 correct decision. Great interest was displayed in the two-year-old parade, and some goodlooking youngsters were started from the barrier and engaged in a contest, for varying distances. The value of such parades for juveniles cannot be over-estimated. The secretary, Mr J. B. Nicoll, had ■ all detail arrangements running smoothly and the judicial stewards did ■ not find anything of a serious nature : to engage their attention. The principal event was won by a Southland-bred gelding, Willow Wave, who gave a good display of pacing, and his trainer, O. E. Hooper, also produced a most promising gelding in Big Author, who won the Harvest Handicap. Mr J. R. McKcnzie's colours were prominent throughout the day and he won the opening event with the American trotter Airflow, and the final race with his old favourite. Taxpayer, who showed a return to his best form. Details of the racing are as follows: ALLENTON HANDICAP, Of I M.VS. Second Jiorw !■"> K<.vs<, II ml illinl hor.-c Ju ~„v» from the sink... I'ni: ni>p I r-(f (rollers. lilllill I'Jscc class. Oil., mill.' and a half. l-.1. R. -Mi- K 1)1 k f AIIIKLOW by tiny 1 lav--V.'il I: ua ( 'hejiau! { Ilviu sn- •• .. I.'. Gallagher 1 -1-il. llcwson'u b ; Di.icord -lvr.-> .-:c ; - I'. .kapb-y 2 10 A. MrKenzic's b Winsome Laddie -lyrs '.Hi ..I). Withers :: a Uitteiswect ;,rr; <l (in at II simpler i>rr; 2 Aim I'arrish scr; S Bon Chance scr; l-'i Uo.sal I'llri-inji s.-r; G I'rinccss Guy hit; J2 Antcrns ji-r; 11 Hitmen Lin kit; 7 Winnow scr; II Master Wrncl: hit; 5 llaivcst Lady ■JI also Marl.-,!. Won by three lengths; m-i I: second and third. Ann I'arrish was fourlli. Times 3min 30 :i-ssec, 3min ii'Jsec, 3min 2t 1-shcc. W iniRT tra i nr-i! by K. Dunn, Yald hurst.

6 Lone Derby scr: 9 Golden Cross scr: 5 Grace McEhvyn 12; 2 Village Guy scr; 10 Whippet scr; 4 Graham Direct '2l; 11 Paul Drusus 24; 3 Gamble 21; 12 Tangatu 36 also started. Won by a head; same second and third. Graham Direct was fourth. Times—3min 17 l-jsec, 3min 1G 2-ssec, "mir. 1G 3-ssec. Winner trained by M. C. JicTigue, Methven. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; second horse 25 sovs; third horse 10 sova from the stake. 3min 39scc class. One mile and a, half. I—D. M. Ellery's b m WEE WHACK by Wracl;—Lady Swithin Gyrs 12 A. Holmes 1 13—It. and G. Gcmmell's br j; lmposter S--11. 11. Butterick's b g Noblb Princo Cjtb 3G .. .. o. B'rycc, jun. 3 'J Our l-'ny scr; 7 Wheat Pool scr; 3 Vanity Fair scr; 31 Waviiii? Corri scr; 17 Dandy Loeaiida scr; 1) Boltaire scr; 4 Levity scr; 18 Brixton scr; 12 Itewai scr; 10 Lynley dc; Oro scr; J. Summit 12 bracketed willi Wee Wrack; 10 Sill: Cord 12; 5 Sen Trail 21; 15 Wild Dreams 21; G Mystery Yet 3G; 2 Dillon Queen <!G also started. Won by thi.ee lengths; half a length second and third. Mystery Vet v.ns fourth. Times—3inin 22 4-ssec, 3min 23 2-ssec, ,'Jmin 21 3-ssen. Winner trainer l>y J, Bell, jun., Ashburton. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 4(J sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. 2min 47sec class. Ono mile and a- quarter. 2- J. I!. J-IrKonne'n b TAXPAYER by (ileal liingcn— Nyallo syr» scr I''. Holmes 1 5 -D. Rodgers's b g Wild Guy aired .12 D. Withers 2 1 li. Gricc's b g Little Kelson Gyrs scr .. O. 10. Hooper 3 7 Ciro scr; 13 Editor scr; 11 Linelia scr; !) Great Ohenault scr; 12 Mountain Ore scr; 3 liry Spec 12; 10 Prairie Kins; 12; G Eureka Boy 12; 0 Wrecker 21; 1 Elvo 21 also started. Won I>\- half a length ; It\-o lengths second and third. Eureka Boy "was fourth. Times 2min 41 4-ssrc, 2min 4lsec, 2min 45 4-ssec. Winner trained by P>. Dunn, yalclhursl.

NOTES ON THE RACING American-bred Winner Airflow, a nice filly trained at Iloydon Lodge, was only slightly better backed than Ann Parrish for the Allcnton Handicap and, always in the lead, she came away at the finish to win handily from Discord, Winsome Laddie, Ann Parrish, Princess Guy, and Bon Chance. Bon Chance was actually the quickest to begin, but before two furlongs had been covered Airflow and Discord singled themselves out and prepared to put a big break 011 the rest of the licid, the most prominent of the others being Ann Parrish and Boii Chance. Jn the straight Airllow proved too good for the remainder, and came away to win in very impressive style from Discord, who was fully extended to defeat the fast-finishing Winsome Laddie. The winner is an American-bred filly, and was imported about a year ago by her owner, Mr J. R. McKenzie. She had started only once previously, and at the New Brighton meeting in October gave a display that was full <jf promise. On this occasion she did not put a foot wrong once on the journey, and on this form she looks likely to win again in better company before- long. She was driven by P. Gallagher, win made his first appearance since accepting a retainer lo drive for Mr McKenzie. Discord is a young trotter, arid though not brilliant she trotted without n mistake from start to finish. She will win races when she develops stamina. Winsome Laddie put up a sterling' race in giving away 90 yards and finishing third. His time, 3min 24 l-ssec, was especially good on a track that could not be described as fast. The fast pace set by the winner accounted for the poor display's given by most of the starters. Improvement in rorin Grand Mogul was favourite for the Improvers' Handicap, although his form at the South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting the previous week was anything but promising. He was actually the first to leave the barrier and, with General Sarsfield. Loretta. Epilogue. Zest, Cream Harvester, Self, and Hidden Charm handy, was always in a prominent position. In the run homo Grand 'Mogul held his own. and though he had to be shaken up over the last 100 yards to stall off Zest lie had n fair margin in his favour as the post was reached. Grand Mogul is a recent arrival from Southland, where he enjoyed a big reputation. He beat this field in approved style, but he has yet a long way to go before he c-nters championship class. Zest finished with rare dash, and is plainly on the improve, while Hidden Charm, after losing ground in the early part, finished at a great rate over the Inst half-mile. Self was always handily placed) but failed to find an opening in the straight aiid finished fourth. Star Valo went a really good race, but Cream Harvester, General Sarsfield. Loretta. and Epilogue all failed in the crucial test. Soon after the start Royal. Palm broke up and brought down Play On.

IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, C J f 125 i-Dv.-i; [wcmihl J5 s-jv.'i, ;i n' I fliitU ( JO rovs from tin: ;-ta.!;o. iimin -Dm-i, On** mile and a half. 1 -A. Mvl--<«r3 '-li " CIJAM) MOi;i'l, ] by Adi->o tiny-ht-i .. ..J. Kru.y:-, jxn. 1 ' 10 \V. 1 f • »ns eh 111 /f.'.st fjvifj h<t ] J. ISMmiM 2 { 5- A. K. b Hidden Charm :l\ i btr .. .. •!. Hryfp, jun. 15 . 8 J'Juv On M 1 r; 0 Cream IfarvrMrr cr; 11 Snlin l-a ,; ■ wr; I.'! I.orMb r-n ; !l S-lf J fj i ■ r; 2 (leneni! Sar;-<lield srr; 7 lioyal I.'ulm s. • r ; II I nt cil iuli' scr and K|)iio:.'iio f ; < r br;n 'liftfd ; 1 Cniif-rr eu-r; 'J Star Vain 21 1 : : fart<d. i Won 1»v two Icik.'l h*; thnv; h-rirrflip second i and third. Snl f wim fourth. — Urn in ( ?!> f'.min LMsc-, Hniin 21 Win- j unr Trained (•<.- C. j)unV 1 .', Addin;.'l on j DURBAR HANDICAP, Of ;!M(i :;iiv;-; second horre 50 and I!iiid Inn-, i: 25 from the i'ta I.Cr. -imin U.'J/rc cIa.";S. Two mtlf'P. J - I>. W,mile's b \VJ IjU tW WAYJ-; by i Wavrrlev -Hark innro aij'd ;u'• ( O. I'.. Hooper J i ■1 11. .Murphy'B t}i Cr:>"nnour Ovim 12 . S. A. Kd wards 2 2 <!. .1. I)!i rlnn':-; 1> m B r:i ''J;>'-n ar-fd j P.rr i l,n - 'j j (lav (i in"d n 11 ]'J; i l!cv .S])''u 21; (> Great 1 Ul'hii 2i ahu, sta,l<d. ( Won bv a In ad ; two lrn:/tI:H second and 1 third. Great Lor/.'ui \va«* fourth. Times - ] liuin 20 M-.'-trt 1 , luiin 25 -i-ssw. /luiin 27 f 1 Winner trained hy (>. I l *. Hooper. liainisfori. HARVEST HANDICAP. -j Of 150 ovs; .second horm 25 jiovk, and third lior.- ; f■ 10 !>ovs! from thr stnkf. 3iuin 1 05.-; cc chipa. One niilo and a half. 1 I - V.. Sanndr-rs'h b c UKi ALIIKJII Ijv ! Author Dillon —Dot Robbm'-. G\irt ?->< i i 0. Iv Hooprr 1 r 'A <\ ch j. r Uf- Solo \ \ j.) H' j n. r .1. lirvcn, 11111. 2 f r; 1, A Maidi-n'-s b Koval d«- Oro r 5v,H 21 .. .. Ovnov ;; ? 0 Silv<-r Axw.jrthv ■■w: .s 5,.«.'«• Kur.' h.-j ; ' 2 (1U v Maui'itius fvr; 10 -J (■-» i i i ; 7 ficr; 5 lii:di LVath sci , t Didn ' a' Wrc 12 also started. * Won by tv/o lrn r _'ths; head f-vcond and third, itoiuronnii was* fourth. T uncs—-.min I

Willow Wave's Fine Raee There was very keen speculation on the totalisator in the Durbar Handicap, and while Roy Spec was favourit? lie was very closely attended by the bracketed pair. Bracken and Tempest, and Willow Wave. Bracken set out to make the pace from Craganour, Gay Gordon, and Willow Wave, but when half a mile had been covered Rey Spec raced to (lie front, with Bracken, Tempest, Craganour. and Willow Wave following in that order. There was practically no alteration in the positions when the straight was reached, but Willow Wave had moved closer to the leaders. Bracken soon had the better of Roy Slice and appeared to be winning nicely, and then Willow Wave came with a fast burst. The latter seemed to have the race in hand when Craganour staged a spectacular finish, and failed only by the narrowest margin to reach Willow WaVe, while Bracken was two lengths away third, just in front of Great Logan and Key Spec. Tiie winner began better than he usually does, and he was perhaps the best-driven horse in the field. He waited patienllv on the remainder until the straight was reached, and

2!J 4-ijsce, Sinin -1 3-jkcc, :imin 22 .|-ssi>c. Winner trained l>y O. 15. Hooper, Limns- ! ton. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of J'J.") POYIi ; Second JIDI'SI? -tn POV.S, /I lid third horse 15 sovr? from the stake. Unhoppled trotters. :imin IWscc class. One mile and a Jin If. J- !'. Poherly's !) in XOJ'MA I'.IXGKX l.y Xelson Bini/en—Nornm Dillon aired •ir .. D. Tcaha i: 1 j 2 -i Mitchell's In' li Teviot Downs a'_'cd scr .. .. .. On-ner 2 •1 Archer and M eFa r'a lie's 1> m Sea (lift S.vrs •!« .. K. •!. Smith 3 II Itaclaim 12 and First Wrack GO bracketed ; G Fifa 3G; 5 Xcw Mclford !!G also slailed. Won 1 ly two lenirths: 1" lengths second and third. Fifa'wns fourth. Tiinr-s--"mill 22 I-sscc, !!inin 2:! see, .'iniin 22 2-ssco. Winner trained bv H. Tealnui, Pleasant Point. EAKAIA HANDICAP, 01 17.') sovs; second horso *0 *ovs, and third horso l."i sovs from the stake. 3min yOaec class. One; milo and half. 7—.1. M. TJonnpv'a bl.< tn MAIIIK C'K LEST B by .Man <>' \Yn r- -Princess Xoe a<red 12 .. M. MeTivne 1 fi--C. Cameron's b tiny Junior 4vra 2t .. C. Kin;,' 2 1--J. "Richardson's l> p; Irarj -tvrs 21 J. Fraser, jiin. 3

though fully extended he fought on in the gamest manner possible. He has not always been reliable, but his behaviour this time left nothing to be desired. Craganour went his best race for some time past, and such improvement deserved a better reward than went to the second horse. He stayed on well and is plainly ready for more sterling efforts. He finished in very resolute fashion. Bracken Was driven a peculiar race, for, surrendering the lead to Rey Spec at the end of half a mile, she again made an early challenge in the straight, and succumbed rather badly. Tempest followed Rey spec for the greater part of the journey, but just when he was expected to come away from the field he failed miserably. Great Logan, not racing over his favourite journey, never looked a winner, nor did Gay Gordon. '

The Field Outclassed Big Author was only slightly belter bajeked than Guy Mauritius for the Harvest Handicap, and the field had not' gone far before the former was in the leading division with Do Soto, and the pair cut at one another for half a mile, at which stage the field closed up, and Jean Drusus, Silver Axworthy, Guy Mauritius, and Rongomai followed in that order. At the straight entrance Big Author still field command, and was apparently goin," comfortably, with Do Soto, Jean Drusus, Guj' Mauritius, Silver Axworthy, Rongomai, and Royal de Oro in hot pursuit. Big Auihor was not seriously troubled in the run to the post, and he was two lengths to the good of De Soto, who just beat Royal de Oro as I the line was crossed. | Big Author showed himself to be a high-class pacer, and the race never appeared to be in doubt. This marked his third start and his second win in O. E. Hooper's colours. He should win more races before the season is finished. De Soto showed improvement on some of his recent showings, and was unfortunate to run up against a horse of the winner's class. Royal de Oro made up a lot of ground ih the straight, and may have been unlucky in being beaten for second place. Rongomai wemt a solid race after an unsteady beginning to finish fourth, and Silver Axworthy, Irish Peach, and Sage King did not finish with much dash. An Improving' Trotter The Stewards' Handicap was a very poor race, for Norma Bingen. a hot favourite, left the mark smartly and led all ihe Way from Teviot Downs to win in hollow fashion. It was a high class Exhibition, for though Norma Bingeil never appeared to be out of a jog, she registered 3min 22 l-sscc, especially good time for a horse handicapped on 3min 3Qsec. She is an effortless trotter, and was not at all distressed on returning to scale. Teviot Downs also went solidly, and while having no chance with the winner, he decisively beat the remainder, the best of which was Sea Gift, who covered a lot of extra ground, being three sulkies out from the rails for the whole journey. She appears to be in rare order for immediate engagements. First Wrack Went a useful race in a very poor contest.

Dandy Locanda, Waving Corn Impostor, Boltaire, and Silk Cord' with Summit handy and Wee Wrack, Sea Trail, and Wild Dreams in fair 'positions. Mystery Yet, who lost ground at the start and was well back with six furlongs to go, then put in a fast run which took him to the lead as the straight was entered. After such an effort it was not surprising to find him fading when he was tackled by Wee Wrack half-way down the straight. Wee Wrack had no trouble to come away and win comfortably from Impostor, who was all out to beat Noble Prince, Mystery Yet, and Vanity Fair. The Winner—one of the smallest of the Wrack breed—showed himself a great little racehorse, and he was admirably handled by A. Holmes. It was a sterling performance for a horse that did not have any the better of the running. Imposter was alwavs handily placed, and finished on as gamely as ever a horse did. Noble Prince picked up his ground early and was always in a fighting position, and another performance like this should find him a winner. On this showing he is a good class racehorse. Vanity Fair was nearer the leaders at the finish than at any other part of the race, but Our Fay faded out in the run home, and Dillon Queen, one cf the well-backed division, was never prominent.

An Exciting Finish The Rakaia Handicap provided one of the most exciting finishes seen on the course for many a day, and four horses in Marie Celeste, Guy Junior, Iraq, and Graham Direct passed the post on terms and all under full pressure. With the exception of Tangatu, who lost a lot of ground, and Graham Direct, who began slowly, the field moved off correctly, and Marie Celeste at once took up the running from Lone Derby, Village Guy, Whippet, and Golden Cross. Marie Celeste led down the back stretch, but with the exception of Tangatu the field was well bunched, Village Guy, Whippet, Grace McElwyn, and Guy JUhior being Well placed, while Gamble was just ahead of Graham Direct at the tail of the bunch. Approaching the straight the positions began to change and Gamble, -who was being trailed by Graham Direct, made a determined dash on the outside of the field. As the horses straightened for home Marie Celeste was showing the way to Whippet, Iraq, Grace McElwyn, and Lone Derby, while Gamble, well in the centre of the track, was next, and on the extreme outside Graham Direct came into the picture. Over the last 100 yards M. C. McTigue drew the whip on Marie Celeste when Iraq drew level, and immediately Guy Junior issued a challenge, only to be joined by Graham Direct. In a stirring finish heads separated the placed horses, Marie Celeste winning from Guy Junior, Iraq, and Graham Diret?/. The others wore well back. Marie Celeste had not won for some time, but in this race she showed her breeding when she fought every inch of the journey. It was a finish that showed the gameness and quality of the pacing bred horse. Guy Junior, only four years old. gave his best display to date, and Iraq's performance was full of merit. Graham Direct was unlucky in making a slow beginning, and Gamble will be improved by the race. He appeared to be a bit on the jolly side, and his next outirtg will be watched with interest. The remainder were fairly outclassed by some brilliant young pacers. Wee Wrack Wins There was n4t a single scratching for the Autumn Handicap, in which 19 horses faced the starter. From start to finish it was a most exeiting contest, and Our Fay, from a good start, hit the front and carried on at a merry pace for six furl©o£s from

Taxpayer at Last | Little Nelson was made a very warm | favourite for the Farewell Handicap, which provided a splendid race. Mountain Ore at once set out to make the running, closely followed by Linella, Taxpayer, Ciro, Wild Guy, and Prairie King, and this was the order going down the back stretch. Eureka Boy then assumed the lead, and rounding the top turn Taxpayer ran into second place, while Wild Guy and Little Nelson improved their positions. Taxpayer took the lead a furlong from home, and though he had to be shaken up Over the last part he responded gamely and won with something in hand from Wild Guy, who put in great work over the last part. Little Nelson went well in the latter stages of tho race, but he could not foot it with the leading pair and he was well bfeaten at the finish. Eureka Boy; Wrecker, and Rey Spec followed the placed horses. Taxpayer had been racing very consistently without much luck, but the resolute manner of his finish on this occasion shows him to be right back to his best forrh. He should win again in the neap future. Wild Guy had not raced for some time, and this race would improve him, and though Little Nelson disappointed his supporters he can be depended on for a race before long. Eureka Boy, as usual, pulled to the front, but when he had finished pulling he had finished racing. Rey Spec lost ground at the start, and could never overcome his self-imposed handicap. Wrecker did best of the others, and the race would probably improve him. Elvo was never dangerous, but Prairife King raced solidly.