RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21466, 7 May 1935, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

latest news from far and near

racing fixtures

lixiy II Ainberley B.C. Muy 'A. I---Kelson J.C May s(i, J«'J- —Wantjanui J »»av !7 18 -Marlborougn R.C. May li. la—Southland R.C. S|.,v 18 Ashburton R.C. May k 23—Tc Kuiti R.C, (at Te South Canterbury J.C. May 25. -'7-f R.C.

I trotting fixtures

Jiley I!. U -Waikato T.C. Utav 11- Oamaru T.C. Jlay II- Amberley K.C. (two ■ trot i!is:; events). Mriv Hi- Marlborough T.C. jui-ie !, --Canterbury Park T.C. I-- Waikato T.C. ,! i: <•-o 3 Ashburton T.C. Jui'i' 22. 24. or 28—Auckland T.C.

TUKF GOSSIP

Dispersal Hale A .sale of thoroughbred stock in the estate of M. keenan was held at Jlokitika yesterday, the following sales being effected:Gns. Para, by Absurd-Cintra, with iill.y foai bv Nightrnareh, to Mr FWilliams (Hokitika) .. • li; '' C ornithic, by Sottcrino— Greenstreet. in foal to Prince Warden, W. Chisnall <Hari Han) < Tarazcl, bv Polazel —Para, 3yrs, M. Moynihan (Kokatahi) • i* Bay colt, bv Dolomite—Corinthic. 2yrs, J. Thornton <Ngahere> lJ i'-kiy vearling iilly. oy Dolomite Para, J. Kerr (Hokitika'* Di.l»coU to Manage Arrow in again bare in very badly Tvhen leading with Sundancer in the opening event at Hokitika yesterday find, colliding with the rails, went back to last place, interfering with Coalpit, who v/ns going well m third pkice at the time. Another unlucky runner k vas Impossible, who was slow !(, iind her feet from No. 1 at the barrier arc!, after tailing the field for I.';ore than ha!? of the journey, she finished very fast into third place. V.'Wi Cimnt'eU'd -Sundancer records! her lirst win at Ji'.kiuka yesterday. She has not done ji preat deal of racing, and although v':c' Li on the sm?U side, the patient policy adopted with her is likely to }:&ve" good results. She is a highlybj ed filly, her dam. Stardaneer, who t ;.-<1 in I!>'s3. producing some big wincsrs, including Starlight, Limelight, Spotlight. Paper Chase, and Starthooter. Sundancer was sold originally i:y M&ivs Storry to a V/estport owner, but is now the property of Mr T. E. Coaten:, president of the Greymouth Jiacing Club. Attractive < Royal Gallant gave an attractive display in winning the Royal Handicap ot Hokitika yesterday. He gained a tr-ieiul advantage by getting away --martly. and was always about three .lengths in front, of his pursuers. Im»perial Spear challenged in the run but lloyal Gallant did not concede any ground ana won going avvey. A Late Arrival Korero went down s rate hi'.v in the Mrninary for the Royal Handicap at Hokitika yesterday, and it was due to soreness that he was unable to negotiate the turn without losing a good deal of grour'l. He finished very foiidly, and would have beaten Imperial' Spear in another few strides. I nruiy Filly 3istsrina's bad habits developed rather ithan improved over the West Coast ;circuit, and yesterday, after delaying start and giving her rider a trying 'time, she dwelt when the barrier lifted J;,nd the liekl had travelled half a Cur•lcng before she moved off. t

}So Action Taken ! An adjourned enquiry inio iiilciio! - ;Ciice met by Inipt»ri;ii Spear in the j concluding event aL Hokitika on Sutllirday was concluded yesterday, and. after hearing the evidence of four of 'the riders in the race, the stewards * decided that no further act.icn b- ! t;.'ken. I Furtbcr Failures i Heather Glow had every chance to learn distinction in the concluding • event at Hokitika yesterday, but after 'keeping Arena up to a difficult task 'cut in front to the straight entrance [hi-- had tu.d enough Another 'to stop fbadly vas Imperial Spear; but there •was some excuse for him, as he car!r:ed a weight and had had a hard jj-'ice over 10 'furlongs earlier in the jtJ-iy. |>i>t Warranted 5 Courtyard was sent out second *favoun.U» j'or the Farewell Handicap iat Hokitika yesterday, owing princito the choice of rider; but on iorro he was not entitled to the honour. He made a promising move in•side the distance, but all the vigorous of his jockey were of no avail, Complaint Against Jockey j At Dunedin yesterday a complaint .was made by Mr D. Jones, owner of , Mem bo, again it Rex Beale for alle;;ed*]y breaking an engagement to ride fMembo in the Celebration Steeplef chase. The judicial committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club held an enquiry, and after hearing evidence decided that |a.-; the engagement was alleged to be «for the reason, it was a retainer under 3tho Rules of .Racing, and therefore 3had to be in writing. As there was no ®writinj; in this ease, the committee feruid take no action, and it also dethat, in any event, the evidence "did not prove an engagement to ride 'the horse for the season.

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders Nominations for trotting events on j the Ashburton County Racing Club's i programme will close to-day. Acceptances for the Qamaru Trotting Club's meeting will close to-day at 9.p.m. Horsemanship ' Few saddle races find a place on trotting club programmes, and this is a matter for regret, for these events show the best in both utility horses and expert horsemanship. An example oi this was given m the Oaklands .handicap at Methven, when Directum, ridden oy S. A. Edwards, and Jean Drusus, with M. Holmes up, fought out a desperate finish for two furlongs. Both riders and horses were doing their best, and it was not until -0 yard:; from the post that Jean Drusus felt the strain of the race. Directum won by the narrowest of margins and showed himself a game pacer, and S A. Edwards and M. Holmes are to be commended on their fine displays of horsemanship. Withdrawn R. B. Berry had accepted for a number of horses at Methven yesterday, but, evidently the stormy weather in Christchurch, and the prospect or racing in fetlock-deep mud did not appeal to him. He was not represented at the fixture. A Fine Pacer Graham Direct, who had incurred a penalty tor his Forbury Parrf win on Saturday, was allowed to forfeit his engagement iri the President's Handicap at Methven yesterday. The racing and travelling may have affected the three-year-old, a highly-strung youngster, but Iraq, also a winner at Dunedin. was produced in the Craiglea Handicap, which race he won in the manner of a genuine racehorse. Penalised 12 yards, he was never far away from the leaders, but when making a run three furlongs from home he appeared to receive a set-back which cost him several lengths. From then on, however, he paced in his usual style, and over the last part was definitely superior to the second placefiller, Whippet. Iraq prefers good, hard going to that experienced yesterday. but his performance showed him to be a pacer of class, and one likely to be heard of in the most select company. Popular Wins Horses trained at Methven enjoyed their fair share of success on the local course yesterday, for Dollie Derby and Play On, both trained by M. C. McTigue, and Purveyor, who races in J. P. McKendry's colours, were successful in their engagements. The wins of the local horses proved very popular with the crowd. Improving with Age Play On. winner of the Highbank Handicap, is old enough to have graduated from the maiden classes, but in his seventh year he has done very little racing. This may not be a disadvantage, for Play On has developed into a good type of pacer and may go on to win races in fair company. His last start was at the Ashburton meeting last montc, but an accident at the start settled his chances. On that occasion he was well supported in a stronger field than he met yesterday. M. C. McTlgue's Pair In Dollie Derby and Marie Celeste? C„ MeTigue produced a strong combination in the President's Handicap yesterday, and Dollie Derby won like a good stayer after apparently being well beaten a furlong from home. Marie Celeste, on the other hand, did not do any credit to either h'ir connexions or the strong trotting district she represents. Soon after the start she fell and dislodged her driver, G. McKendry. who pluckily hold on to the reins, and was dragged spine distance behind the overturned sulky. The driver was loudly cheered vfhe'n /he got the mare under control. Lister in the day Marie Celeste started iji the Craiglea Handicap, but she failed to begin correctly and again let her numerous supporters down rather badly.

Related to VVar Buoy Dollie Derby, winner of the President's Handicap at Methven yesterday, is a half-sister in War Buoy, and Mr J. Mauser must be given the credit of breeding two very good performers. He is still the owner of Dollie Derby, v/ho is held on lease by M. C. MeTigue. is. Trotter of Moods Walter Wrack does not always do his work correctly, but when he elects to trot steadily it takes a good one to beat him, for he possesses exceptional speed. While he never looked a winner in the opening event he showed his bes: form in the Spaxton Handicap Trot of two miles, and In this race he fairly outclassed his field. It seemed, however, that his driver, J traser, had to use all his knowledge of reinsmanship to keep the big gelding to the trotting gait. Tangatu Disappoints Tangatu was given two races at Methven yesterday, but the gelding does not appear likely to redeem the promise he showed when first brougnt to Addington. In the principal event was driven by W. J. Doyle, and he failed to go away, but when handled bv P. McCabe, a young driver, in the Craiglea Handicap, he commenced correctly. His finishing effort against Iraq and Whippet, however, was not impressive. Change of Stables Noble Prince has been secured by Messrs Archer and McFarlane, and h's joined E. J. Smith's stable. He was started in the Lauriston Handicap yesterday, but his form was nothing to enthuse over. He commenced smartly enough and was handy to the leaders throughout, but his effort was altogether disappointing. He is a big ungejnly pacer, and at his best a very speeuy one. 'ln his new quarters he may be expected to improve on yesterday's display.

Boring Tendencies) Grand Mogul gave away 48 yards to a big field in the Highbank Handicap yesterday, and he appeared to be doing everything right until he was called on to tackle Play Jn in the straight, Then he showed a bad tendency to bore and his driver, .1. Fraser, had his work cut out to keep him away from the rails, and in that quarter there was no opening. Grand Mogul has nlenty of syeed, but it is doubtful whether he is as genuine as he might be.

METHVEN T.C.

DOLLIE DERBY WINS HANDICAP

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The Methven Trotting Club"has been pursued by bad luck for its special meeting, for after being forced to postpone the fixture on April 27, it appeared to have selected the right date on the occasion of the King's jubilee. Conditions were again unfavourable, fpr the very big crowd that was expected to travel from Christchurch did riot put jn an appearance owing to the stormy weather yesterday morning. Many took U for granted . that the meeting would not be held, and the special train was poorly patronised, but while the weather in the country was bitterly cold, the rain held off and the track, though soft, was really in excellent order, and most of the winners were compelled to improve considerably on the times they were handicapped to do. The racing was interesting and served to introduce a number of young horses that will be seen to advantage in better company than they met on this occasion. The meeting was well managed by Mr J. F, Stone, secretary to the club, and this official had all detail arrangements well in hand, while the president, Mr S. G. Holmes, and a band of hard-working honorary officials attended to the entertainment of visitors. Given fine weather the meeting would have been an outstanding success, and considering the conditions under which it was run. the amount, £BIB7, put through the machine must be regarded as satisfactory. Last year £B6IO 10s was handled by the totalizator staff. | Details of the racing are as follows: LYNOIIUII3T HANDICAP. Of rfu suv.s; second liurso 10 sovs, ;md tliiril horse B sovs t'l-uiu stake. Uniioppled trotters. limin tUsec class. One mile und a luili. 2 —it. Townley's b ni ANN I'AUUISII by Guy l'amsh —ingle Mingt'ii ft.* r* Owner .1 1-—ll. Elewiion's b i Di.seord Jyi'-. her it. J. Kupley - :i—V. Alburn's br g tiouoiiui Boy iiaed :;(i . . . . . . V. Alburn II 11 Alt I'arrisU »<!r; 10 .Axworthy scr; 4 (JraeUsiaan bir; IS Great Linnett ■icr; l;» Juckiu ('ross sir; 1.0 l,nnl Enileiiili ser; 7 I'urettn bit: H Prineesa Guy ser; 15 Milliter Wrack ser; 11 Winnow srr; 12 liar vent I.udv 1H , 5 Wnlter Wrack 30; lo A:.iom 48 ulso Ntarttd. Won by three-quarters o£ a length; six lenylhs «eooiid and third. i'rineeris. Guy was fourth. Times —:imiu S7 l lfr, ,'lniin El 7 11-Sser, Umiii :i7sec. Winner trained bj owner. Waslidvke. UIQHBAKK HANDICAP, | Of I'll hoVh; Beeond horse 111, sovs, ;n;d tlurd horse H sovs from stake. _ Suiin <<luxb. One mile and a half. 4_M. C. MeTisno's ch PIjAV ON by Author Dillon —Holly Iluon tiyr.-; ser Owner 1 I—A.1 —A. Mel.eodV, eh 5 Grand Mocul -lyis Id . . • • >'■ V'raMer, ,iun. - 12—,1. P. ile Ken dry's br f Kepli''" ivr: * j'J .. .. T. It. jrcCiirr '■'> t t Bluff ser; K ("ream Herver.ier so- ? Cruiser ser; 3 it<*ynl t'nl ncr; 111 Casanova fit-r; 15 frreen ser; It Tvan do Oro ser; 5 Lady Hannah ser: 10 ;ier: 0 iVonelary ser; 0 Andy \Satson si-r; [,yiiley de Or.) !)U bracketed with I;e|.liea ■ilso KlarU'd. Won by of :t four second and third. Ivfin de fonvlli. Tijues—rimin I,'niiu Jl ;jinin .':2.ser. w'inuer ti-ain- I owner,' Melhe-n, PKESIPENT'S HANDICAP, Or l 1 ''! sovs: s.-ciind bov-c :::j unv and fhir.l hor■ e Hi ww from Ms.be. H»in elas,. rw„ miles. -- M. ('. .\:.j'l'i-tie's f; a, DOhl.lK HhifiiiY by "n elsou IJerhy—Gittle Kewjiic ser . • • • o*. u.r 1 l--'l'. ('. [luteher's c'o e (Jumble Ilyrn 12 . . . S. A. Kdv. 'J 4—1,. A. ilaidenii'fl br g Whippet Hired ter . . ■ • " " . '''f 1 S l'aul Drusus l-: •> Itaelnii.i I'.'; Tangatu :)0; 'i Unrip C.-lesle .TO braeketiul with Dollie Pe.by also sliuied. Won by a 1 -ns;th; two length* second and third. Paul Unuus was lourth., Thnps—<Smin «»l 'i-sser. Imin rt."» 4-i>sen, Imm :(7 4-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Methven. LAUBISTON HANDICAP. Of tun sovs: second lior.se 'JO sn\>, and third horse 10 sovs from Ktakc, -Jmui :;ioee class. Oue milu alid a hall. I---N. A. Maidens' 1 ; b I.'oVXI. I'i'i Ol.'O 'v Kfi.v <le Oro —.lin/le inure .",yrs I J .. • • ° u ' ,i "' | '| ;•—IJ and G. Uomnifll s l:ripo, !i-i' ageti V,T • • O. K. [loojivT - 7 Mrs K. X. l-'riedlniider's c'n.c I'crllWht oyi'S ser . . A. >4. Rrmn, » f> Bide-a-W«'o -1 KdtfJir UaHact- scr: •_» Noble. Prinr-p «<:r: •' Sjiito Kins: kct; 1 BantTsl.ire I.ad .ser; rt Olive Key It!; '■> Great \finto 24 also started. Won bv three lengths; nyi k second and: third. s;v;e Kinji was fourth. I itnes—iimin "0 l-sfec. :imin V* l-..sec, ..mm ... :l-r>see. Winner trained by owner, A inch more. SPF.INGFIELD HANDICAP, Of SO sovs; second horse 10 hovs, and third borso 8 sov.-i from stake. Ilmin osee eluas. One mile (:,ud a quarter. t) —,1. P. .McKendry''' b g PC'KVKYOIi bv Kev de Oro —-l/ruKUS maro ilyvs F , r ' . . G. McKendry 1 J.- —W. Nixon's I) s Sky Wink 4yrs !i4 * W. J. Doyle 2 41) Green's 1) f Satin J.ass 4yrs ser J. liell. .iun. •! 11. Bambina ser and Mistral scr bracketed; 0 Ivintr'3 Navy ser; 0 Vineo ser bracketed with winner; li! Author's (.Mioicp scr; Brigadier Bnr; fl Cream Harvester ser; r> l>ine Art Her; 13 E.cpor'e, scr: 10 l.oretta ycr; 15 Pugnn scr; 14 Playwright per: 7 J" 1 '" I ';' raire scr; l« Wcsfcltff scr: .1 Marvalo lWon by four b-iorfhs: six lengths second and third. Temerairfl was fourth. limps—2min 5-J 2-ssee, inn. 5-1 2-55,-e. 2nun fi-snee. Winner trained ov owner, Mcihven. SPAXTON HANDICAP. Of 'Jo sovs: second horse 1!) sovs, and 'hiid horse sovs fi'olil stake. L uhojifjlcd trotters! ulniti 'l.sce. class. 'I/wo miles. 4 Mrs K. C. O'.dtield's blk g WAI.TKI! WHACK bv Wrack —Maori lJelle oyrs scr . . . . . . J. I'raser 1 1— It. Town ley's b in Ann Parrish syrs scr . • ■ • • Ouncr J 11 —(i. 11. 'riewell's l'i g Master Wrack «Ked scr . . • • Owner r s__j[,. s o. 11. Williamson's cli Bosun a"ed 72 • ■ ■ • t). Tenhan t 7 Alf Parrish scr: 9 Calm Queen scr; "JO Harvest Lady ser; 12 Lord l',rnleii?h pier; 0 Princess Guy Her: II Sonoma I>oy scr; 8 W r inuow scr; 2 Winsome Laddie also started. Won by four length"; six second and third. Dead-heat for third place. Times—4min 51 2-ssec, 4min 53sce, 4mm 55 2-saee. 4min 49 2-sseo. dinner trained by J. Fraser. Addinuton. CKAIGLEA HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs: second horse 22 suvf. .ind third homo 11 sovs from stake. *2mil) 52sec. class. One mile and n quarter. I—J,1 —J, Kiehardson's b g IItAQ by W raek —Kdltb Cliimes 4yrs 12 int. 12 pen . . • • Fr»ser. 1 3 I, Maidons's h s Whi]>pet t !S"d ncr .. •• •• _o«ner 2 4_,1. O'Connell's br g Tangntu ovrs 12 P. NTcCfibe (i Paul Drnsun ser: 2 Marie Celeste 12; 5 ,Tolly Wave 30; 7 Editor 48 also started. Woi'i bv two lengths: four lenfrths s»eond and third. Paul Onion# wm. fourth Times —2win 48se«, 2min 49 1 -ssec, 2nun 19 t-ssec. Winner trained by 0. Dunleavey. Addington. OAKLANDS HANDICAP, In saddle. Of 90 aovs; eeeond horse !9 sovs, and third horse 9£ sovg from atake. 2min 21sec class. One mile. 2—Ti. F. Spiers's blk by Nelson Derby—Harebell Direct fiyrti 12 , . . . S. A. Edwards 1 ;j—7), Millar's b m JeaD Drusus Oyrs scr . . • • . . M. Holmes 2 5—A. F. McGregor's b in Lena Binsen ngtd 12 Owner (j Bide-a-Wec scr; 4 Jmposter scr; 11 Lord Lupin scr; 13 Neil Dillon scr: 7 Sil ver'Axworthy scr; 10 Ayr Lais 12; 12 Banff shire I'jnd 12; t Compnsa 12; 8 Great Minto 12: 0 Lena Thorpe 24 also started. Won by a bend: two lengths second and third. Importer was fourth. Times—2min 15 't-osee, 2min 17sec. 2min 17 2-s«ee. Winner trained by L. Davidson, Now

notes on the racing

Ann Parrish Wins I Discord was only slightly better I backed than Ann Parrish for the Lyndhurst Handicap, and between them the pair carried almost half the investments on .the machine. They had the race to themselves, lor after Discord had made the quicker beginning, Ann Parrish was in front before a furlong had been covered, and followed by Discord, Bittersweet, and Princess Guy, she led all the way. Withstanding a strong challenge from Discord in the straight she held her own to win by a length. Following Discord were Sonoma Boy, Princess Guy, and Bittersweet. Ann Parrish had a good effort at Forbury Park to recommend her chances when she finished second to Airilow. She had little in reserve at the finish of this race, and another 100 yards might have found her out. Discord's effort was quite promising, for she is only four years old and a good steady young trotter. Sonoma Boy. from 36 yards behind, trotted steadily all the way, and Princess Guy was close enough to the leaders three furlongs from home to have won had she been good enough. Bittersweet was steady but she had no chance with the placed horses. Walter Wrack showed speed but never ap peared to be going comfortably.

Hot Favourite Beaten I Although Grand Mogul was set ■ to give away 48 yards to a big field m the Highbank Handicap, lie was entrusted with more money than anything else in the race, and he flattered his supporters over the last harfmile only to fail in a hard finish. Before the field had gone far Play On raced to the front, and as his nearest attendants he had Replica. Andy Watson, Ebbtide, Lady Hannah, and Ivan de Oro. Replica raced up to the leader going into the back stretch while Grand Mogul, followed by Royal Palm, also made a forward move. Approaching the straight Grand Mogul and Play On drew away from the rest and in a ding-dong finish trie locally trained gelding held on to win well from Grand Mogul, with Replica, Ivan de Oro, Lady Hannna, and Andy Watson next to finish. The winner, a six-year-old gelding by Author Dillon —Dolly Huon, is trained locally and the win was a nopular one. He paced in resolute style throughout, and it was .10 mean performance to m?.ke the pace ne did for tiit whole journey, and effectually deal with Grand Mogul's chalGrand Mogul won well at Ashbui'ton, hut on this occasion he was set a more difficult task. He made a very fast run half a mile from home, but he was boring badly in the straight and J. Fraser, jun.. had a big task to keep him away from the rails. He did not fight on a- expected and was very tirec 1 toward- the end. Replica was quickly in a good position, and fairly outstayed the remainder of a very distressed field. Ivan de Oro came from a long way back over the hst three furlongs. Lady Hannah's display was not altogether impressive, and t'oyal Palm made one big ell'ort three im'loi.gs from home, oniy to fail in the straignt. Dollie Derby's True Form The President's Handicap was marred by an accident, for soon after the start Marie Celeste fell and 'L'angatu broke up and drifted into a hopeless position. Dollie Derby at once took up the running from Whippet, Prince Drusus, Gamble, and Raelaim, and the field raced in close order until three turlongs from home, when Gamble raced up to Dollie Derby and the pair came into the straight together. From the distance post there was a bailie roval and under the whip Gamble appeared lo be holding the mare safe, but Dollie Derby finished gainety and ( tairlv worried the colt out of the race The "pace was not exceptionally fas! over 'the first mile, and it did not brighten up until the final stages. Dollie Derby showed speed and ;;axnene<s in IS* "finish and won decisively. At one stage Gamble appeared a comfortable winner, but he had ha-i enough before the post was reached Whippet ran a solid race into t.urd jolace. but he never looked a winner, and the same remarks apply to Drusus. while Raelaim was outclassed. The winner, \yho was bracketed witn Marie Celeste, paid a very short puce and Gamble returned less than the money invested, for second place. A Useful Pacer The Lauristcn Handicap wa.-. a very even betting race, and while Royal de Oro won in most decisive style, the race was lull of interest, and then was a great battle for second place. 'Portlight was actually the quickest to begin, but at the end of half a mile Bide a' Wee led from Banffshire Lad, Royal de Oro, Portlight, Impostor, Sage King, Olive Rey, and Noble Prince. Three furlongs trom home Royal de Oro went to the front from Bid a' Wee, and he was actually tne first into the straight. In the run nomc, Royal de Oro easily held his own and had a good margin in his lavcur at the finish. Over the last bit Impostor, Portlight, and Sage Kin.j engaged in a battle royal, and only the judge could correctly place these! horses. Royal de Oro has been a good consistent performer, and this time ne fairly outclassed his field. He looks like going 011 to further victories. Impostor plodded along at the finish with greater persistency than Sage King and Portlight, who were evidently feeling the effects of the pace. Bide a' Wee taded out, but the big disappointment was Noble Prince, who had every chance, but laiied to make any impression on the leaders. Locally Trained The back-marker. Sky Wink, was made favourite tor the Springfield Handicap, but though he ran a good race and finished on gamely, he and the remainder were lairly outclassed by the locally-tramed Purveyor. 'Brigadier was the quickest away from the barrier, and at the end of a quarter mile he was followed by Purveyor, Playwright, and Temeraire. Gomg down the back stretch, the order was the same and Sky Wink and Satm Lass came into the picture. Brigadier and Purveyor were first into tne straight, but tne former went to a break and dropped right out, allowing Purveyor to score a hollow victory, it was a decisive win lor a locallytrained horse thai had 110 previous form to recommend it. Only three years old, Purveyor looks like developing into a very solid racehorse. He paid a double figure dividend. Sky Wink went a good race without ever looking a winner, and Satin Lass made up some ground over the later stages. Temeraire and Playwright were pacemakers for a mile, but all faded out when real business commenced. It was an uninteresting race with the field well strung out at the finish. Walter Wrack Improves The Spaxton Handicap was not a good contest, for while some delay was caused at the barrier by the waywardness of Ann Parrish, several horses failed to go away and the field was soon strung out a long way. Waiter Wrack and Wmnow led over the early part, being closely attended by Master Wrack and Calm Queen. With half the journey covered t:v. order was Walter Wrack, Ann Par-: risli. Sonoma Boy, Alf Parrish, Princess Guy, and Calm Queen, but in the back stretch the field strung out with Walter Wrack and Ann Parrish outclassing the rest. For the remainder of the journey, Walter Wrack was not troubled, and he won with ease from Ann Parrish. The only excitement was provided by Master Wrack and Bosun, who fought out a hard finish for third place, the judge being unable to separate the pain Walter Wrack gave one of his best displays, and did not make a mistake

WESTLAND E.C.

ROYAL GALLANT WINS PRINCIPAL EVENT

ARENA'S SUCCESS IN LAST RACE

I From Our Own Reporter.] GREYMOUTH, May 6. The Westland Racing Club's autumn meeting was concluded at Hokitika today in fine weather. The attendance was the largest assembled at the Hokitika racecourse for many years, and the totalisator business was correspondingly brisk, the total investments for the day being the highest for some time. The sum of £6182 was handled, against £5376 in 1930, the last previous occasion when a two-day meeting was held. All other avenues of receipts showed substantial increases, and the club, in spite of the unfavourable condition.; on Saturday, will enjoy a good profit. Results:— JUBILEE STAKES, Of (5" miv-k second horse 7 fiov.s, and third horse U sovs from stake. Special veichtf:. Wis furlongs. 1 —'T. li. CtmtOH's SUNDANCKK !,y Wcatlif-i'Viine —Stardancer 4vrs 9-U A. K. KUis 1 j—J. P. Lowe's Copennti 4vrs 0-0 M. Kirw-an 8 <>.—a il. Spiers's Impossible 3yrs 8-5 I;. J. Ellis S 7 Niirdoo 9-n ,7. Murfitt: P Arrowih 9-0 ,!. \V. ,Jennings; 8 PoliKtina 8-f> O. Itidg-u-.'iy; ;t Cape Gabo 7-5 A. Messervy also started. Won t,y (1 length; two lengths belweeen sui-ond and tliird.' Cafift (inbo was fourth. Time. liniti 18 l-asec. Winner trained by E. Kingiiii. Onioto.

WINDSOR TROT, In harness Of 75 sr>vh; second lioj-.se 14 Mivs. and tliird horne 7 suvs from stake. .'lniin 'l-jsi-C elasf;. One mile and n half. .1 sV. McDonald'* TftKASfUKK BOXD by Hey de Oro—tValpera liyrs 00 C. K. Ycatman 1 B—J Steele's Holla Derby Syrs 48 H. Frost 2 5—.1. Sptllaue'.s Jlroni;l>f.hane 4yrs tcr Owner 3 0 Alice d" Oro sor: 7 Atarnu Kinj; scr; 2 (.I eneral Kur.slleld scr; 9 Lil Guy fit-r; 4 Awn I'illon .'Hi: 10 Superb 30; 11 Chancellor liny 4H also started. Won by three lengths; head between second ami third. Aw a Dillon wan fourth. Times—;imin .'ileee, :!min r l'J 3-. r >sec, 3miti :i(i "-.1 *er. "Winner trained by O. TC. Veat!tlan, Aildinnton. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, Of 70 mivh: second horse 12 kovp. and tliird Uor<e 0 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 1— M. Min'-linn's' m f ATiROWROSE by ArrowMiiith —ltoKeveur 4yrs 0-1 1,. J. I'll lis 1 •I —-,T. Adamson'fi b f Free Roue 4yrs 9 2 A. E. KUis 2 n— H. A reher's br jr Capital 3yr« 0-0 M. Kirwan 3 2 Itnyal Sec|>tr>» <l-6 ear. 0-1 1,, Harding; 7 Arro'.vmid 7-K1 A. Messervy; 0 llatllo Hero 7-3 car. *7-10 .7. W. Jcnnincn also "turteil. Won by a length; three k-nfjlhs between •■eeond and third. Arro'.vmid was fourth. Time, liniti 1 5 «er. 'V,"inner trained by J. Wal-he, Onioto.

CELEBRATION HACK HANDICAP, Of Bii snvs; second horse "10 eovp, and third horse 8 novr from slalie. Onft mile. 2 \V. Ci-o.skan's l.ATl'l't bE by j'oltiyol Similitude syrp 7-7 J. Murtitt 1 O—M t'ameron'f. Golden Dart tiyrs 7-12 ,:,r. H-0?, .. h. J. Ellis 2 3T. liarr's A. Messervy 3 % ll.'lla K.ISII 10-2 A. E. Ellis; 3 Rotlien ■-2 J. W. Jennings; 0 (i. i;idi:way: 7 Imusnrvey 7-"< J. Gunu also started. , Won hy two ienrihs; a length belwetn f'.'oiul and third. I'awky v.-.'is folirlb. Time, lmin -l."»-ee. Winn.'r trailed by 71. Nurse. Uieeartoil. ROYAL HANDICAP, Hi 1 ."(U mm s: second hori- i.' 30 soys, ami third horse 15 sovs from stake. <.>ne mile a ijiliTte/-. W. Ilosking's JtOVAL GALLANT iiv Top Gallant —Princess Tlomi Oyrs 8-5 A. Messervy 1 2 —il. Clarl.-e's Imperial Spear Syrß 8-8 L. J. Kllis 2 I—-J. I'. I). Corry'* Korero 8-7 (i. ltidf;uay 3 8 Mouiperc 6fl ('<. Tlu.'i'.phries; 5 Gig„rletiwicl; 7-11 J. \V. Ji linings; 4 Kisterina 7-5 J. (iuiin: 5 Em tliquake ear. H-t T,. Harding; 7 Revision car. 7-7 J. Mnrtitt also started. by three bngths: half a length beiween second and third. Monipere was t'uiirtli. Time. 2niin JO 2-5.-;ec. Witiner Iraii'i'il by J. S. Shaw, liiccarton. BALMORAL HANDICAP TROT. In harness. Of 7." sovs: second hon.e 1-1 si,vs. and third horse 7 sovs from stake. 2inin 27sim- cla-s. One mile. i E. J. Thompson'- i, f HE VEREE Y KING by Native Kiiij; —Beverley Audubon tvrs 24 . . J. S. Shaw 1

from the start—something unusual for him. He has always possessed a lot of speed, but has continually broken in his public efforts. Ann Parrish lost ground at the start, but afterwards gave a steady display. Bosun refused to go away correctly, but afterwards showed great speed. His erratic temperament makes him a poor racing proposition. The form of the remainder does not call lor comment. A Sterling Effort Iraq was a warm favourite for the Craig lea Handicap, and after a good race, lie came away at the finish to win like a good racehorse. Whippet was the quickest to begin and made practically all the running from Paul Drusus, Tangatu, and Jolly Wave, with Marie Celeste, who failed lo begin correctly, tailed off. The order was practically the same three luriongs from Ik me, when Iraq moved up to the leader. Into the straight Whippet held an advantage, but Iraq had his measure 100 yards from the post and Cc.me away to win in impressive style by two lengths. The winner has shown exceptionally good form during the season, and his latest victory was scored at Forbury Park on Saturday. He is a line pacer with a bright future. Whippet ran another solid race after making all the running, and Tangatu was always amongst the leaders. He is rapidly coming back to his best form Marie Celeste again lost ground at the start, and is becoming a very expensive proposition tor backers. Good Display of Hiding A hot favourite in Compass did not give his backers much hope in the linal event of the day, but the race provided a stirring contest between two good saddle performers and good horsemen. Compass did not go away correctly, and Jean Drusus and Silver Axworthy were soon in front from Impostor and Lena Bingen. who had made a quick beginning. Silver Axworthy had had enough three furlongs from heme, at which stage Jean Drusus also dropped back and Imposter, Banffsh re Lad. Directum. Great Minto, and Lena Thorpe were handy. In the straight, Directum and Jean Drusus went away from the field, and in a great battle Jean Drusus just failed to stand the strain and Directum wen by the narrowest of margins, with Lena Bingen in third place, followed by Impostor and Banffshire Lad. The winner has shown all his best performances in saddle, and in the hands of a tine horseman in S. A. Edwards. he began quickly, was always in a good position, and finished with rare gameness. Jean Drusus had all the advantage of the early running, and paced a fine race under the vigorous horsemanship of M. Holmes. It was a finish that showed the riding ability of our young horsemen. Silver Axworthy looked like making a braveshowing, but he failed rather badly and apparently he is not solid. Impostor ran a good race, as did Lena Bingen and Lena Thorpe, but the efforts of the remainder were shortlived.

a—M, Hormi's ch g General Sarsfie.ld 4yrn 2-1 . . T. Gunning 2 4 —T. L. Bennett's b f Alice do Oro Syrs i.,. r . . . . Owner 3 ' 2 Erin's Beauty scr and Solario bcr and War Sheila all bracketed; 10 La Rinkie Fcr; 9 Lucess ser; 8 Waikitea scr; 0 Atarau King 24; Ci Broughshani.' 24; 7 Li! Guy 24; 11 Stijierb 48 nluo started. Won by three lencthn; n length between neeond and third. Jirotighshane wan fourth. Times —2min l!)sec. 2min 19 2-sf.cc, 2in in 21 u-ofoc. Winner trained by J. S. Shaw, Addition. FAREWELL HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Ot' 7 soys: tecond horse 10 pov and third l.orse 8 ;-ovs from btake. Seven furlongs. 1-—I. Adamson's ARENA by Cockpit-V.'iw-ini svr.s 0-4 . . A. E. Ellis 1 7 —A. K. .Spiers' £ Coomassie R. Dririkwater 2 9 —A. W. Johnston's Pharaoh aged 8-0 J. \V. Jennings 3 4 Imperial Spear 9-13 W. Shand; IP Animated 0-1 C-. J. Wnlshe; G Quebec 9-9 M. Kirwan; 3 Heather Glow 8-12 G. Humphries; S fiolvear ear. 8-0 J-. Harding; 2 Courtyard 8-8 1,. J. Ellis; 8 Appeal 8-2 A. Messervy. 11 Fast Acre 8-0 G. Kidgway also started Won by half n length; two lengthn between tecond and third. Courtyard whs fourth. Time. Imin 30 2-ssec. Winner trained by V. Lee, Omoto.

NOTES ON THE RACING

Favourite Scores The first winner, Sundancer, paid a good price for favourite in the Jubilee Stakes, owing to heavy public support for Impossible. Arrowin and Sundancer were lirst out, while Impossible was the last to move off. Arrowin dropped out approaching the home turn, and Sundancer led into the straight trom Copenna, Coalpit, Nardoo, and Impossible. Sundancer did not have to be seriously ridden' to win from Copenna, who as easily beat Impossible, with Cape Gabo and Coalpit next. Won AH the Way Arrow Rose carried a third oi the machine total in the Anniversary Handicap, and she won all the way. She gained a uselui advantage turning into the straight trom Free Rose, and led her throughout, winning without pressure by more than a length. Capital was a poor tliird, in front of Arrowmid. Royal Sceptre drifted hack to last at the home turn owing to breaking a blood vessel. Another Favourite Treasure Bond, favourite for the Windsor Trot, gained a meritorious victory. He moved oli well after playing up a little at the barrier, and was up with the leaders, Broughshane ana Belle Derby, at the straight entrance Shortly alter the run home was entered upon, Treasure Bond drew out and won without much effort from Belle Derby, who stayed on to beat Broughshane by a head. Awa Dillon and Atarau King were next. Latitude impresses Golden Dart, favourite tor the Celebration Hack Handicap, went to the front after twu furlongs had been covered, but ran out to the outside of the track going out of the straight, and Latitude shot to the lead entering the back stretch, with Golden Dart, Bella Rosa, and Quebec closely following. Latitude was never in Janeer of being overhauled, and he won without pressure from Golden Dart, who again ran wide turning for home. Quebec was a good third, a length in front of Pawky Rothen, and Bella Rosa Principal Event In an extensive pool, Korero was a much better favourite than Imperial Spear, for the Royal Handicap* but both were decisively beaten by the third choice, Royal Gallant, who jumped out first and led throughout. He was followed throughout by Imperial Spear and Monipere, with Korero next. Royal Gallant ran home an easy winner from Imperial Spear, who had to be ridden to ward off a belated challenge by Korero. Monipere headed the remander. Sisterina gave trouble at the start, and was hopelessly left.

improved Display Beverley King was installed a staunch favourite for the Balmoral Trot, and securing a smart getaway, was soon well out in front, without ever looking, likely to surrender his position. He won very comfortably from General ..Sarsfield, who finished better than Alice de Oro. Broughshane and Er/.n's Beauty were next. Arena Wins Final In one of the biggest pools recorded at Hokitika for many years, amounting to close on £I2OO. Arena was supported down to a short price for the concluding event. He quickly ran to

the front, and after leading to the home turn was joined by Heather Glow, and the pair racea abreast to the straight entrance. The latter soon retired, and Arena was left in charge from Pharaoh and Imperial Spear, who did not last long; Arena held; on to her position, buj had to be ridden right out to hold off Coomassie. Pharaoh was a fair third, in front of Courtyard, Quebec, and Imperial Spear.

CAMBRIDGE T.C.

JACKIE THORPE WINS MAIN EVENT

RED FRONTIER'S VICTORY

irRSSS ISAOrlATtua rRUBGRHU.) CAMBRIDGE, May 6. The Cambridge Trotting Club's jubilee meeting was concluded to-day in tine weather. The track was slightly holding after rain on Sunday. The totalisator handled £9308 10s. There was a large attendance. Results: — CORONATION HANDICAP, In harness. Of G5 sovs. 3min ssec closs. One mile and a quarter.

7. B—Gloster ser , . . 3 Seratchod: Worthy Boy, Bismuth. ■ Won by three lengths; half a length ground and third. Time, 2min 58 2-ssee H BALMORAL HANDICAP. In harness. Of ')5 bovs. '3min' 49sec elaBS. One 'mile, and a half.

Won by two leufrlfts: oight lengths second' and third. Time, 3min 3St>ec. KING'S JUBILEE HANDICAP, 111 harness. Of 245 sovs. 4min 34sec cla.si;. Two miles.

Won hy six lengths; half n length second and third. Time, 4min 34 :!-s»ec. WINDSOR HANDICAP, In Of 90 sovs. 3min 55sc-c class. One mile and five furlongs.

Won by three lengths; two length.* second mil third. Time. 3min 52 l-Ssec. SANDRINGHAM HANDICAP. Of 75 sovs, 4mm I'see cl-iss. One utile five furlongs.

Won by ;i length; five h'njjths second iitid third. Timo. 4min lsec. • QUEEN'S PLATE, In IniriK'Sh. Of 14,"i sovf. 2niih 47tec class. One mile and a quarter.

Scratched: .Tackie Thorpe, Kewpie's" (Jny. Won by a length; half n length Second and third. Time, 2min 44 2-!s*ec. EMPIRE' HANDICAP. In harness. Of 90 sovs. iimin ,43sec class. One mile and n half.

WANGANUI J.C.

HANDICAPS.:. -''-',,; $ inua' 'tuocuTioi wu««iuji.f , - ;s v r $ . WANGANUI„,M.*v.fI. Jj Following are the handicaps' fpl-- the iflrjt jijg day of eho Wanganui Jockey Club's -W'jrter' ."'ji meeting :• — -TRIAL HANDICAP. of •80 savs." •; Six i furlongs. 1

WINTER OATS, of llO.sovs. '• Six-furlong*;. St. lb. St. lb.

CENTURY HURDLES, of 250 Xovs! Ont ?; mile and three-quarters. ,

Sir Spear . . <lO 2 BALGOWRIE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 govs. One mile and 11.0 yards.

GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE,: 'of ;If 5 I sovs. About two v "

CotsfU'ld • • 9 0 .*. EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 100 so.vs. : On# Tiiile and a distance. ■ st. lb. ) b '

BOROUGH HACK' HANDICAP, of 100 govs. | Six furlongs.

'—OUR M",-KINNEY bfiI Tinolt aha :!() 2

1. 1—.MKADOW KING 24 .. .. 1 4. 4 —Native Tree fcr . . ■. - 'J. 2 —Aiido Patch 48 . . 8 All started.

4. 4 —JACK IK T110UPE scr . . 1 L\ .1 — War . Paint 12 ... . . 2' Jl. —Francis Lincoln 12 . . .. 3 Scratched: Prince Pedro!,

!. 1—WINAWAY . . I* . Knro l?i\v 315 ! . ... 2 1. s I< lin;; III) 1! Scratchfd: Home Brew.

•2. NATIVE TUKK sit . , t I. 1—Auiio Patcti GO 1; 4. 4—Captain Holt !:! . s Scratched: Rose Marljlo.

:i. 'i —IMPROMPTU 7t> . . 1 T o 2 5. 5—Nimbus 24 . ! 3

7. 7——11KD FRONTIER UG ... 1 1. 1—Kidr'H Pluy !56 , . 1'J ' to—(ilostcr scr . . • ! . 3 All started. ' Won by tliree-quUrteris at' a longth; half ii length teconS and. third. Time, 3miu

st. lh. SI. 11. Bftzainc 9. 8 Celarimus.; . ■ 8 2 Ethiop 8 11 Double Ace S 0.. J Wnhine Nui 8 11 ITannut ■ 8 0 '' "«l Collision 9 M Tupeotu r . .- ' R ' <V 1 Until ins Oat 8 }0 Oynola 3 0 Happy Oa'en . . ; ■■ 8 0' ' Hunting 8 « ilinos 8. 0 ' : Passing Hard Tim^p d Fancy 8 5 Drum l url ' ■'■8 0 Dawn Princess 8 ■3' Roynl P"sk .8 " £< Colossal 8 3 Te Tomo ■ .-. 8 Merry Ruler . 8 3 I.ndy Cliuvn) s 0 Outspan 8 2 Sapless .. s ■ 0 Anslcm 8 2 Spender ■■ 8' 0 Evasion 8 2 .'Afterglow 0

Diatomous 9 0 Refresh«r '■ 7 JO View Halloo 8 10 Ooronilla ' 7 8-' Orapai ... 8 G Gajvbeen. ., 7 9. Farmer 8 2 Acceptable 7 s Souchong . 8 X Full Throttle. 7 0 The Tiger 7 12 Bodyline ■7 W British Xavaho : 7 0 Columbia 1 12

St. lb. . si. Ih. lioval Esteem 10 s Lineage 11 2 ' Tarths ' 9 9 Invictus 10 9 Rusforin • 9 0 Constant Sun 10 7 Stanchion . . 9 5 Henry of Lucidus 9 5 Navarre 10 7 Gold Bag. . . 9. 0 Valpai 10 7 Anemometer 9 0 High Grader 10 7 Arctic Star 9 0

St. lb. , , . , 61. lbJubilee Song !> 0 Collision . . 7 6' Werohia 8 12 Munawatu , ...... 7 5 lieijmr . . 8 (i Boon . . . 7 " Onevt-helu ■ 8. 6 Pegfry Dcfoo '.7 0 i>«recourt n VW't i toi; u ..70 Ingenuity . . 8 3 Hunting ,, Amyril - . 'i 10 Qucon- 7 0. Confiscation 7' 1U Might. . . Austiu Ea 7 10 Runner 7 0 llluminagh 7 7 Gay Boy ' ;. 1 0 Windsorecu 7 7 Count Queen's . Prido Willquyx 7 0 7 5 Arctic King 7 0

st. lb. ' • st. ; lb. Riotous • . 11 10 Taura Lnd ' .9 0 Tudor Transact ir 7 Heltotype : . -9 0 10 12 Hutemanu . .,'9 , 0 Koyal Limoiiu 9 32 Oometra Beau Star ,90 a o 9 • 0. "9 0 . A Coppy Capella. . Abbey 9 12 Doaiie Bun Tuck ; !». e Petrarch > V V

I!od Manfred Inflation t) 8 111 8 Foreign Queen 7,10 Aga Kliati . . 8 G Koyal Secret 4 7 5 -7 5 1r> Golden Hair 8 (i Onrfex •• Iiady Ronald S J M idian 1 Unri ■ • 8 2 West Tor . 7 * 7 2 7 2 Speed 7 13 Lapel Trishna ■ ■ Korokio 7 12 12 Rust _ Bonnie Vnle .. 7.0 hnvifctock 7 12

st. lb. st., lb. Coronilln • ■ 9 8 Ktirupai.' 7 11 Acceptable !> 3 Hunting ' s l!ir 7 1 1 7 9 Haliima <» 3 Wimlfiorwn Reipar Debut 8 1 3 12 Queen Nona «old (flonni , 7 .5 ■ T * 7 3 Passion I r'dv End . . Flower 8 9 Waipiro 7 2 7- n Friesland 8 4 Note Issue." Te Hai .. 7 12 Solaria 7 0 Chikara 7 11