RAGING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21685, 20 January 1936, Page 14

RAGING AND TROTTING

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RACING FIXTURES ( " | January 22—Ashhurst-Pohangina RC. January 22, 24, 25—Wellington R.C. January 25, 29—Takapuna J.C. January 25—Clifden R.C. (at Invercargill). ! January 30, February I—Wairoa R.C. January 31, February I—Wanganui •J.C. February I—Matamata R.C. 1 February s—Tapanui R.C. February 6, B—Taranaki J.C. February 6, B—Poverty Bay Turf Club. • February B—Canterbury J.C. February 8, 10—Rotorua R.C. February 12, 13—Egmont R.C. February 13, 15—Dunedin J.C. 1 February 15—Tolaga Bay J.C. February 21, 22—WoodviUe D.J.C. " February 21, 22—Winton J.C. February 22—Waiapu R.G. February 22, 24—Waikato R.C. .• i February 28—Opunake R.C. February 26, 27—Gore R.C. February 28, 29—Marlborough R.C. February 29, March 2—Te Aroha J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES January 25 N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. January 30, February I—Forbury Park , T.C. February s—Tapanui R.C. Annual (two i trots). February 5, B—Wellington T.C. 1 February 15—Canterbury Park T.C. February 15, 17—Auckland T.C. ( February 22—New Brighton T.C. ‘ ■ ■■ .. ■ < TURF GOSSIP i • * < This Week’s Racing ’ Racing will open, at Trentham on i Wednesday, continue on Friday, and i conclude on Saturday. i Other meetings this week will be 1 the Ashhurst meeting on Wednesday, < the Clifden meeting (at Invercargill) « on Saturday, and the Takapuna meet- ’ ing (at Ellerslie) on Saturday and the next Wednesday. 1 Yearling Sales .

ineligible; Fowle Memorial: Honest Maid 7.12; Orawai Steeplechase: Para-, sang 10.6; Waiau Handicap: Wall Street ).2, Ocean Singer 7.7; Farewell Handicap: All Humbug 8.10. Riding Engagements H. Wiggins will attend the first two lays of the Wellington meeting and then return to ride at the Takapuna meeting. He will have the mounts on Notium, Knock Out, and Acceptable Wednesday. So far he has no mount in the Cup. Wiggins rode the winner the Cup in 1922, Insurrection, in ms first year as an apprentice rider. L. Dulieu will ride at Ashhurst next week and then probably .return for rakapuna. S. Anderson has been en?aged for Land Tax, Sanguine King (Cup), Taumau (Hack Cup), and Happy .Hunting at Ashhurst on Anniversary Day, He will then come on to Trentham for the later days, L. Tones will pilot War Lap, Pawky, Invoice, Zionist, Eminent, Distinguished, md Wasteland at Ashhurst. He will also be at Trentham for the second and third days. . A. E. Ellis, who will be Silver Ring’s rider in the Wellington Cup next Wednesday, was on last year’s winner vintage, and he also rode Loughrea to success in 1921. L. J. Ellis, who will ride Kinnoull, has not had a winung ride in the race. R. Reed, who will be riding Grand ■SI’ as Pf evi pusly been successful in the race six times, which equals the record established in earlier years by S. Derrett. Reed’s successes have 3een on Rewi Poto, Kilmoon Maioha, hapme, Star Stranger, .and Compris. Sladsome Disqualified The Wellington* Cup has N been won ux tunes by a three-year-old, those .uccessful being Castaway, Korari, Cyiisca, Renown, Nightfall, arid Rapine, tnis year Kinnoull and Lowenberg will indeavour to add to the number. An-

ither three-year-old who should have ™ as Gladsome, who ran an 1904 vith the steadier for a filly, lof 8-5, -he weight which Kinnoull is called ipon to carry on Wednesday. Gladsome finished first, but was disqualiied pn the ground that she was ridlen by an unlicensed apprentice. F. D fones. three In; Succession The only horse to win the Welling--on Cup more than once was Cynisca. who was successful in three consecuive years, m 1890, 1891, and 1892. Mares lave an exceptionally good record tana 16 Hi Ida *m- S t* 7 ol ?. pr J sing Mari * apa - Hdda . Mischief, Dudu, CyniscaUhree.tunesh Retina. Brooklet. Blue dibbom Crucinella, Miss Mischief, Pav0va ’ Su e ’, Red Ribb °n. and Enthusiism. The last-hamed won 10 years ago. \ Satisfactory System For some time there has been a suggestion that the drawing of barrier positions with the acceptances would improve racing in Sydney. This system has been in vogue in Melbourne lor several years, and has been found to be entirely satislactory. The Mooreield Club desires to pioneer the change and is seeking the necessary authority from the Australian Jockey Club.

This year’s Annual National Sales j will be held at Trentham on Thursday, starting at 10 a.m. The usual parade of the yearlings was conducted at the Trentham stables yesterday afternoon. Track Work at Blccarton. ‘ Conditions at Riccarton on Saturday were very favourable for the winding-up gallops allotted to horses ! booked to race at Trentham next week, and there was some interesting The No. 6 grass was again open, but most of the galloping was confined to the plough. , On the Plough Fracas, Paper Slipper, Sky Pilot, and Impersonator were each given three-quarters pace. They will comprise the Chokebore Trentham team, and were sent north in the charge of H. Cutts on Saturday. The firstnamed has no engagements on Wednesday. Wild Chase wes not included, as his prospects over five furlongs in the Wellington Stakes did not look bright, and he would be given a big weight lor the juvenile handicap events later at the meeting. Paper Slipper is still suffering from his knee trouble, but it is hoped that with the yielding track that seems -likely lor the meeting, he will not be at a big disadvantage. He will be ridden in the Wellington Stakes by L. J. .Ellis. Sky Pilot will be ridden by D. O’Connor in the high-weight event, and A. C. Messervy will have the mount, on Impersonator. Studley Royal galloped six furlongs in Imin 21sec. He will go north tonight in the charge of W. McDonald. His trainer, F. Holmes, left last night for Invercargill en route to Melbourne and Perth. Gustos-, finished better than Cerne Abbas after sprinting three furlongs \ in 37sec. Again Went Well. Silver Ring, joined by Pennywise near the five-furlong post,' made another pleasing effort by covering a ; mile in Imin 42 3-ssec. He took 14sec for the first furlong, but got to the : end of half a mile in 50,3-ssec, and six furlongs in Imin 17sec, and came ' home over the last six jn Imin 16sec, • finishing very resolutely. It is in- - tended to give him another gallop at ; Trentham before the meeting, and he ■ should then be in first-class order for Wednesday’s ordeal. He may be at a disadvantage in hot having had a race since the New Zealand Cup meeting, but he certainly shows the result of a solid preparation, and looks fit to give of his best first time up. He went : north in charge of his Greymouth trainer, J. Stewart, on Saturday. Dollar Prince ran five furlongs comfortably in Imin 4 4-ssec, again : finishing well. ‘ Useful Cop Candidate Argentic and Rona Bay carried out - a useful task over six furlongs in 3 Imin ,16 3-ssec, the first half-mile in ] SO 3-sssc. The former, on top of his j racing at Ellerslie, has had a search- • ing, preparation, and seems to have 1 . thrived oh it Rona Bay stays on I stubbornly, and it would t not be at all , surprising if-she took part in the ( finish of Wednesday’s big undertaking. , Worth Noting ' Golden Dart with his Apprentice 1 Plate rider, M. Caddy, up, impressed j by galloping six furlongs in Imin , 15sec, the first half-mile in 49 4-ssec. A Good Six Knockfin and Rebel Chief were responsible for a smart, effort over six furlongs. The latter gained a two lengths’ advantage at the but the pair ran abreast over the last three ■ furlongs. The first half took 49 3-ssec, ’ and the full distance Imin 15 4-ssec, the last three taking 39 2-ssec. Tunneller finished clear of Final Shot at the end of seven furlongs in liqin 31 3-ssec, the last half mile in < 53sec. ■■■■’.■■ v On the Grass Violenta easily accounted for Lord , Masham over five furlongs in Imin 2 3-ssec., The former will go north tonight, and will be ridden on Wednesday by her trainer, J. W. Jennings, 1 who will have the mount on Queen of Song in the Cup’. Great Star gave his usual free display in running five furlongs in Imin 1 2sec, the last three in 37sec. Ont of Action Kemal Pasha developed severe lameness after his sprint on Thursday, and . his proposed trip to Trentham was cancelled. _ It is intended to give him a light blister, and to allot him a few weeks* spell. Hardier Retains Noctumus, ridden by his trainer A. S. Ellis, gave an excellent display over four hurdles, his first attempt since ..he raced-in the spring. >; Well-earned Rest - ... • Wino has bees turned out in a padT i<tock,for n lpng spelL meeting on

Duke of Gloucester Cup The Waikouaiti Racing Club is the first South Island club to apply for the privilege of staging the. next contest cor the Duke of Gloucester Cup, The club desires to place the race on t • programme for its next New Year's Day meeting. The allocation of the privilege, however, will not necessarily follow precedence of application. Undoubtedly there will be other clubs as well applying to hold the race next season, and when all applications are in, the executive committee of the Racing Conference will finally decide the venue on the merits of the applications. The Waikouaiti Club’s annual fixture is undoubtedly the best oneday meeting in New Zealand, and the club is in consequence in a very sound financial position. It has made substantial increases in stakes during the last few years, and intends to carry on with its progressive policy for next year’s programme. An Interesting Table Vintage put up a weight-carrying record for a Wellington Cup winner at rrentham when he scored last year under 9-9, but the top-weights, on the average, have met with poor success since the race was transferred from Hutt Park. Their, record since it was “jst run at Trentham is as follows: 1906—Achilles, 9-6 .. Second 1007—Achilles’ 9-4 . . First 1908— Gold Crest, 8-0 .. Second 1909 All Red, 9-9 .. Unplaced ? ed ’ •• Unplaced An S el es, 9-0 .. Unplaced 1912 Merrivonia, 8-0 Unplaced ; 6f . Mendip, 8-0 .. Unplaced 1913 Bobnkoff, 9-9 .. Third ;914 Midnight Sun, 9-10 .. Unplaced 915---Sinapis. 8-11 ~ Unplaced [9l6—First Glance, 9-2 .. Second [917— Merry Roe, 8-8 .. Unplaced m£~S$ ort x le * 9 ' 4 • • Unplaced [non —Ghent, 9-0 Unplaced [920 §, aro ’ 9-7 .. Unplaced moi~£ hent ’ 9 ' 3 • ■ Unplaced [922—Rouen, 9-0 .. Unplaced mn*l — 'S clon ’ ®-10 •• Unplaced 1924—Roseday, 9-7 .. Third [nnf £°\ d kight, 9-7 .. Second 926—Te Monanui, 9-1 .. Second 1927 Rapine, 10-2 .. Third 1928 Star Stranger, 9-8 First 1929 Rapine, 9-5 ~ Unplaced 1930 Stranger, 9-7 Third 1931 Nightraarch, 9-12 .. Unplaced 1932 -Gay. Crest 9-6 Unplaced (

1833—Antique, 9-5 ~ Second ‘ 1934rJ—King’s Knave, 9-0 .. Unplaced 1935 —Vintage, 9-9 .. First The highest weight carried by any horse on the Trentham course is Rapine’s 10-2. The best he could do was to. finish third to Rapier, who got in with 7-8. and Te Monanui, 9-3. The only other hearse to carry poundage in excess of the weight which Cuddle will be called upon to handle on Wednesday was Nightmarch, who ran unplaced with 9-12 in 1931. The placed horses on this occasion were Stanchion, Don Jose, and Gay Crest, TROTTING NOTES Reminders . Acceptances for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s summer meeting will close at noon on Wednesday. Nominations for the Wellington Trotting Club’s summer meeting will close next Monday. Acceptances for the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting will close on Thursday. Rapid Balancing The officials of the Timaru Trotting Club made a big effort to run the races on Saturday to schedule time and while it was inevitable that there should be some delay through one cause and another the meeting finished only 20 minutes after the advertised time. The club was assisted by the prompt balancing of the machine before each race, and for this the proprietor, Mr W. F. James, is to be congratulated on his efforts. It took the totaUsator staff 2min 38sec from the closing of the machine before the all clear signal was given for the first race, 2min 31sec for the second, 2min 46sec for the third, 2min 42sec for the fourth, 2min 50sec for the fifth 3min for the sixth, 2min 30sec for the seventh, and 2rain Bsec for the concluding race. This is a record that Mr James might well be proud of and the public appreciated the promptitude in the balancing of the totausator.- ; Gallant Knight Knight added to Tils already creditable, record when he won the 1 Salisbury Handicap and the Farewell Handicap at Timaru from fields of fairly useful horses. The American was backed down to very short prices but, neither race Whs the foregone conclusion speculators imagined it to be. Each time Gallant Knight was doing his level best, and though he was not punished, J, Bryce, jup., had t [„'i„ ' ... *' . ~i ~

o give him a reminder that serious iusiness was on hand;. After his easy ictories at New Brighton and Ashurton Gallant Knight was looked on s a coming champion, but his folawers will prefer to see him in better lass company before classing him as ivincihle. Each time, however, Gallant Knight registered fast time, 2min 13sec for a mile and 2min 43 2-ssec for a mile and a quarter, and his trainer, R. Dunn, was well- satisfied with his performances on a track that was not altogether to his liking. An Exhibition Indianapolis was given a fine reception when he paraded at Washdyke on Saturday to give an exhibition of pacing over a mile. -He was not out to break records, but his trainer, F. C. Dunleavejf, regarded 2min 6sec as a good work-out at this stage of his preparation. In registering 2min 5 3-ssec J. Fraser, jun., showed excellent judgment in rating the big pacer. After the race the president of the club. Mr John Hole, presented to the owner, Mr G. J. Barton, a fine pair Of silver candlesticks for Mrs Barton and a rug, black with the horse’s name in heliotrope. Mr Hole congratulated owner, trainer, and driver ori the excellent exhibition given before a public that thoroughly appreciated the efforts of a great pacer. Indianapolis was assisted Jor six furlongs by the galloper, Coatette, who was ridden by P. Gallagher.

‘Carrageen Trireme won the Levels Handicap in such convincing style that the question of luck does not enter into the matter; but it seems that Carrageen might have more fully extended the winner had good fortune been with him. He lost enough ground at the start to make his chance apparently hopeless, and with three furlongs to go he was still a good way behind the leaders, who were setting a merry pace. It was not until the straight was reached that Carrageen was given a chance to show his worth; but the speed at which he travelled suggested that another race or two should find. him racing in better class company. Mr C. M. Archer has not had the best of luck with the big' Wrack pacer, who has been troubled by unsoundness. Carrageen’s next public gappearance will be watched with interest. Moana Tama’s Lapse Moana Tama did not improve his reputation by his display at Washdyke, for'after refusing to go near the

barrier and delaying the start of the Levels Handicap for some time, he refused to go off when the tapes were released. Moana Tama has generally ■been regarded as the ideal racehorse in temperament, and it is discouraging to find a lapse—temporary though it might be—to such a bad failing. Moana Tama has not lived up to the excellent impression he created when he handsomely won the New Zealand Sapling Stakes but he looks better now than ever before. An Improving Three-year-old Pot Luck did not have to go very fast to win the Improvers’ Handicap for his 3min 48 2-ssec for a mile and five furlongs represented a mile rate of about 2min 21sec. The time however, need not be taken into consideration in assessing the value of the performance, for Pot Luck was unlucky to meet interference at the start and he was soon in a bad position near the rear of the field. Once he found his feet, however, Pot Luck quickly collected his field and he was allowed to run along quietly behind the leaders until three furlongs from home, when he was given his head, and he quickly put a break of half a dozen lengths on his nearest attendants. He fairly outclassed the others for speed, but M. Holmes, the driver, took things too easily and the public, Who had made the three-year-old a very warm favourite, were perturbed when Credit Funds, with a fast finishing run, got to within half a length of him. The stipendiary steward gave Holmes a few words of advice about his handling of Pot Luck. It was quite unlike the exhibition this reinsman is in the habit of giving. Pot Luck is not yet the finished racehorse; but he gives every promise of improving his status before many months have passed. An Outsider Don Giovanni refused to trot a yard in the Claremont Handicap at Timaru on Saturday, but later in the day he began well in the Waimate Handicap and was in front from start to finish. He was a very tired horse at the end and was failing badly. The others were just as tired as he was. Don Giovanni does not suggest the poetry of motion when toe is moving. He appears to flounder along without having any very decided idea as to where he is going to put his feet. It is just on three years since his previous victory, and possibly another long period will elapse before he strikes a field as weak as the one he met on Saturday. Don Giovanni is trained at New Brighton by H. Marshall, who was associated with that fine galloper, Count Cavour, a few years back. Improving with Age Axiom scored the second win of his career when he trotted soundly from sxart to finish to beat a poor field in the Claremont Handicap. He showed too much stamina for the remainder and he comfortably beat Royal Romance at the finish. In the two miles trotters’ race he failed to begin correctly and he tailed the field throughout. As a two-year-old Axiom was highly thought of and Mr G. J. Barton paid for him a sum approaching four figures. W. J. Tomkinson, however, , soon found that the colt had ideas of doing everything but his work, and Axiom was eventually sold at a very small price, or perhaps given away ’ He found his way Into T. H. McGiw's stable at Methven, and this trainer conceived the idea of converting him into a trotter. The result has been quite satisfactory, qven if Axiom has t&ken time to come right. He is now eight years old and he is young enough for his connexions to entertain a hope that he will do even better m the near future. He has breeding speed, and stamina on his side and it only requires of him to develop the right racing disposition to win good races. A Brilliant Pacer _!n winning the Pareora Handicap at Washdyke on Saturday Llewellyn's Pride completed the hat-trick, his previous wins having been gained in the Mason Stakes at Canterbury Park on January 2 and in the Boxing Day Handicap at Ashburton, The manner ot his latest win gives promise of success m the best class, races for G McKendry’s pacer. He showed a brilliant burst of speed at the finish after having been carefully handled throughout. Hxs owner, Mr G. Stanley has enjoyed a good run of luck of late, for besides Llewellyn’s Pride he atso owns the promising young pacer Blair Athol, trained by I. A. Edwards! S^ar * the holiday racing Mr Stanley has won £662 10s in stake money. REASSESSMENTS

TIMARU T.C.

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL MEETING RECESS WINS PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP GALLANT KNIGHT SUCCESSFUL TWICE

The Timaru Trotting Club was favoured -with the best, of weather Tor its summer meeting on Saturday, and with a big, attendance and consequently increased gate returns, and an advance in the totalisator investments from £10,029 10s to £12,762 10s, the officials of the club have reason to be well satisfied with the result. The public was provided with full value for its money, for the racing was keen at all times and in several races, the finishes were exciting, while only one or two minor incidents called for the attention of the stipendiary steward. The track was hard and fast after the spell of dry weather, and-the glassy surface presented difficulties, to a number of horses who were not at home under the conditions. Two horses that appeared to be affected more than others were Gallant Knight who, however, won two races, and Bingen Palm, who failed rather badly in the principal event of the day. Disappointing displays of trotting were given in the events set apart for the square-gaited horses, and white the club did not aim at encouraging anything but the slower class, backers had every right to expect that the majority of horses would show s6me ability. The form in these events was woefully inconsistent, for while.Don Giovanni in.fhe opening race failed to settle down at any stage of the journey, he trotted two miles in his second attempt without going to a break. Discord and Fairy Brooks, who filled the minor places in the long distance race, had also failed rather miserably earlier in the day. The Backers’ Favourite Gallant Knight was backed as unbeatable in his two engagements, and though he won, his victories were not the walk-over performances many expected. He was doing his best at the finish of both races, and the class of horses behind him was not good. Pot Luck’s victory in the Improvers’ Handicap was attained after a very slow beginning and an .error of judgment by his driver over the later stages, and he is plainly a three-year-old of more than average ability Recess won the President’s Handicap after a determined finishing run, but the race at no stage developed into a test of stamina. The first mile was run at-a muddling pace, but, nicely handled as she was, Recess would pos,»ay,e won unc * er any conditions. G. McKendry trained and drove two winners in Trireme and Llewellyn’s rrxde, and in each case he exercised excellent judgment in waiting behind the field until the closing stages, and then settling the issue with one good burst of speed. A Sporting Gesture The good attendance showed appreciation of the exhibition given by Indianapolis, and during the trial loud applause greeted the big pacer who, in apparently effortless fashion, reeled off a mile in 2min 5 3-ssec. He can do much better than this. Mr G. J. Barten, the owner, showed a true sporting spirit in sending his pacer on such a mission, but possibly he derived as much pleasure as anyone from seeing his champion in action. There was no appearance money and Mr Barton refused to accept the club’s offer of free

transport for the horse from Addingon- club thoroughly appreciated the Dunedin sportsman’s action and made to him a present of a rug, black with heliotrope facings, and two beautiful silver-mounted candlesticks for Mrs Barton. Details of the racing are as follows: CLAREMONT HANDICAP, 0f iu? i°y s: sec ond horse 15 sovs, and third horse 74 sovs from stake. UnOnp P mllo trot rf erS ' u ,? min 44360 class - One mile and a half. 2—D. Collins’s ch g AXIOM by Travis Axworthy—Sadie Dillon aged scr L kitten's b f Royal Romance 4yrs *“5” M ’ io PP’ s b n r Bl ' u ®. Blood scr; 6 » Great Wood scr; 7 Mother’s Boy scr B Esther 12: 13 Bosun 24; 9 Discord 24-’lo Fairy Brooks 24; 12 Nelson Guy 48' 3 A on Parrish 60 also- started. y 3 ondTnd y thlrri ngt A and rs ha,f: len ßth scc-Times-3mm d ’in f= n Psr S ,sh was fourth. L 3O , 4 ‘? sec - 3min 31 l-ssec, McGirr! Steven* 1 """ trained by T ’ HIMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, or wa sovs; second horse 15 sovs and 3sec class 6 ® ta^ e -‘ 4 »nin longs ° le and five furb s POT LUCK by Jack Potts—Hope Dillon 3yrs scr 5-A. r Read’s b f Credit 1 cr H - McGi "’ 3 b g ’Our J Wa B r e syrl 2 6 Aide de Camp scr; 8' Kini?sr *Drivp P£F r VF n | o^ y e S rf : il scr^also PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP,

° f / < jy s; sec °nd horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from stake 4min 34sec class. Two miles. 4 i 4 ~£’3 Westerman’s b m RECESS bv Rey de Oro—Dollar Princess 6yrs J-a Grice’s b i ak'-fiSi 1 6-A. Tilbury’s" b g Pete^’Loclnrif 2 aged 24 .. * T ele V anda „ 8 Giro scr- 7 Pr«w.’vr A- Mald ens 3 and n thl b rd. a hj p|iji en^ hs ® econd LEVELS HANDICAP, ° f second horse 16 sovs, and sa=I d h i rse 8 « ovs fl:om stake, 3mln 39sec class. One mile and a half, ®“: A - H - Busch’s b m TRIREME by svrs 12 War ~ Brent Locanda mare a A^ . • • Cr* McKendrv 1 4vrs scr erVy S br M Hidden Charm ayrs scr .. t ti . „ 1_ K:r MAArche s b S Carrageen 6yrs • 15 Boltaire scr; 14 Civic Bajvester scr; 10 Lux | ar f, Bi, n ßen scr; 11 Sunny Jack scr- 12 Vanity Fair scr; 16 Wheat Pool scr- 5 0.,; Fay 12; 4 Oversight 12; 9 Ahuareka 2? 7 Rloana Tarna 24; 6 Shadow Queen 24** a Lady Hannah 36 alsS SedT ’ 8 third** b T^i^?r leng t? ls; same second and •w« : 9is''« ? R ,y -'^22. l } ah was fourth. Times—3min 25 2-ssec, 3mln 27sec, 3min 27 2-ssec Winner trained by G. McKendry, Adding^ SALISBURY HANDICAP, Of 110 sovs; second horse 16 sovs, and third horse 8 sovs from stake. 2mln 22sec class. One mile. McKenzie’s blk hj GALLANT KNIGHT by Mr McElwyn—Etta . syrs scr .. J, Bryce, jun. 1 5—5. Rowe s gr g Snowy de Oro aged - 5? r „ • •, ■ • • P. Gallagher 2 3—G. Hudsons b g Royal Travis 4yrs „ S? r . •• „ _ M. Stewart 3 9 Dundee scr; 2 Golden Mist scr; 12 Impostor scr; 11 Lady Antrim scr; 7 Silver Axworthy scr; 8 Wea Wrack scr; 10 Cen-

trab Parrish 12; 8 Colene Parrish 12; 4 Loretta 12 also started. Won by a length and a half; length second and third. Golden Mist was fourth. Times—2min 13sec, 2min 13 2-5 sec, 2mln 13 3-ssec. Winner trained by R. Dunn. Yaldhurst, WAIMAJE HANDICAP, Of HO sovs; second* horse 18 sovs, and third horse 9 sovs from stake. Unhoppled trotters, smin class. Two miles. ! 9_B. Lorgelly’s b g DON GIOVANNI by Author Dillon—Nordica aged scr .. L. Frost 1 6—H. Hewson’s b f Discord syrs 36 R. J. Rapley 2 4—T. I. Bennett’s blk m Fairy Brooks aged 24 .; D. Bennett 3 3 Axiom scr; 10 Great Wood scr; 5 Mother’s Boy scr; 2'Royal Romance' scr; 11 Esther 12; 8 Bosun 36; 1 Helen’s Bay 84; 7 Silk Coat 120 also started. Won by two lengths; half a length second and third. Royal Romance was fourth. Times—4min 44sec, 4min 42sec, 4min 43 1-5 sec. Winner trained by H. Marshall, New Brighton. PAREORA HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 12J sovs from stake. 2min 47sec class. One mile and a quarter. 2 G. Stanley’s br g LLEWELLYN’S' PRIDE by Llewellyn—Molly Pointer 6yrs 12 .. G. McKendry 1 I—B. Grice’s b g Little Nelson aged 12 .. O. E. Hooper .2 3 H. Murphy’s ch g Craganour aged 12 .. S. A. Edwards 3 5 Golden Direct scr and Prairie King 12 bracketed; 7 John Jinks scr; 4 Sylvia Sydney scr; 8 Bracken scr; 6 Homeward 12; 1 Willow Wave- 12 bracketed with Little Nelson also started. Won by one and a half lengths; half a length second and third. John Jinks was fourth. Times—2mln 44sec, 2min 44 4-ssec, 2mln 45sec. Winner trained by G, McKendry, Addington. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs; second horse 18 sovs, and third horse 9 sovs from stake. 2min 57sec class. One mile and a quarter. I—J. R. McKenzie’s blk hj GALLANT KNIGHT by Mr McElwyn—Etta Day syrs 12 inc, 12 pen. J. Bryce, jun. 1 6—B. Grice’s br m Colene Parrish 6yrs scr ~ O. E. Hqoper 2 10— J. R. McCully’s ch f Radiant Gold 4yrs scr ~ p. Gallagher 3 II Dundee scr; 2, Esplendor scr; 12 Margaret Bingen scr; 3 Wee Wrack scr; 8 Sage King 12; 5 Sea Trail 12; 9 Shore Leave 12; 7 Camera 24; 4 Broughshane 36; 14 Grand Mogul 96 also started. Won by one and a half lengths; half a length second and third. Esplendor was fourth. Times—2min 43 2-ssec, 2mln 44 3-ssec, 2min 45 l-ssec. Winner trained by R. Dunn, Yaldhurst. NOTES ON THE RACING Backers Show Judgment Royal Romance was a very warm favourite for the Claremont Handicap, carrying almost twice as many tickets as the second choice, Axiom. The majority of the starters broke at the release of the barriers, and it was not long before the race was confined to four horses. Axiom was the quickest to begin, and setting a solid pace, he showed the way to Royal Romance. Before half a mile had been covered, Nelson Giiy raced up to the leader, and led past the stands with Axiom, Royal Romance following closely with Helen’s Bay 10 lengths away. Three

furlongs from home, Helen’s Bay put in her claim, and she and Royal Romance drew up to Axiom. Helen’s Bay faded half-way down the straight, and Axiom outstayed Royal Romance to win by a length and a half with Helen’s Bay in third place, some distance ahead of Ann Parrish and Nelson Guy. Axiom won on his merits, for after leaving the barrier smartly, he - set a pace that was altogether too fast for the majority. He stayed on particularly well, and it appeared a longer journey would not have troubled him. Royal Romance trotted another solid rac£, but just lacked the stamina to gain victory. This filly, only four, years old, has been very consistent, and has yet to finish out of a place, Helen’s Bay did not make a good beginning, but she showed a lot of speed to catch the leaders only to fade out in the final stages. Ann Parrish was closer at the finish than at any other stage, but she never looked a winner. Nelson Guy, after

making up ground, quickly was tired long before .the business stages were entered on. Discord made no showing, and the remainder were outclassed. The time, 3min 30 4-ssec, from a 3min 44sec mark, represented an excellent effort by the winner.

Almost Caught Napping Pot Luck was a hot favourite for the Improvers’ Handicap, and after losing half a dozen lengths at the start, he quickly raced to the leaders, and three furlongs from home he put a break of six lengths on his nearest opponents. He appeared to be winning with ridiculous ease, but M. Holmes allowed him to ease up, :and was almost caught napping, having only half a length’s advantage of the fast-finishing Credit Funds as the post was reached. Precious Metal*, King’s Drive, and Pot Luck lost ground at the start, and Serene Bingen went off in front from Passport, Myrna Loy, and Monetary. Passport then took the lead, and with half the journey covered he - was showed the way to Our War, Pot Luck, Myrna Loy, Credit Funds,, Serene Bingen, and Aide de Camp. Three furlongs from home, Pot Luck streaked off in front and came into the straight with a substantial lead from Monetary, Our War, and Credit Funds. The last-named put in a fast run, and as Pot Luck was eased, the lilly made the finish most interesting. Pot Luck proved himself all that his admirers had claimed him to be, and he had nothing in his favour from the start. He picked up his ground and left his field like a class racehorse. It would have been bad luck for his backers had he been beaten through the carelessness of his driver,

who was almost caught napping. Pot Luck will go far, and following on his good second to ’Frisco Lady in the Champion Stakes, he may now be regarded as one of the best three-year-olds of the season. Credit Funds, who has been a consistent performer, was the only one to .show up at the finish, and he fairly outstayed Our War, who performed in disappointing fashion. Ma Waro, the second favourite, was never likely. Passport, a promising sort, found the journey too far, and Native Son was never in the firing line. The winner fairly outclassed the field. A Close Finish The brocket. Little Nelson and Willow Wave, was made a warm first choice for the Presidents’ Handicap, but after Little Nelson had made most of the running at a slow pace over the first mile, Recess came with a determined challenge and fairly outstayed Little Nelson in the run to the post. Giro and Sylvia Sydney led out from Prairie King, but before half a mile had been covered, Little Nelson raced to the front, and was followed by Giro, Sylvia Sydney, Prairie King, Recess, Bingen Palm, and Willow Wave. The field raced in close order for another six furlongs, when Bingen Palm made a forward move, and at the three furlongs post he was up in third place, while Recess also put in a good 'effort. Little Nelson was first into the straight, closely followed by Giro and Bingen Palm, with Peter Locanda and Willow Wave handy., Recess continued her run, and in a fighting finish she just managed to beat Little Nelson by a head, while’ three lengths away almost in line were Peter Locanda, Bingen Palm, and Willow Wave. ■ A Muddling Pace . , Recess registered 4min 29 2-sSec from a 4miu 34sec mark, and with

the first mile run in j2min 21sec, and handily placed, she had all the advantages in the running. J- Bryce, jun., delayed his real effort until well in the straight, and while the mare appeared to have the race well in hand 150 yards from the finish, she had had enough as the post was reached, and at this, stage. Little Nelson appeared to be doing • the better. Recess ’ has been a consistent stake earner, but two miles is ’quite far enough for her. Little Nelson’s performance was one of his best, and he made a great effort at the finish after acting as pacemaker throughout. Peter Locanda was not prominent until the final stages, but he finished well, while Bingen Palm, in a handy position at the straight entrance, failed to finish with his accustomed dash. Giro ran a solid rrce, but Willow Wave, Sylvia Sydney, and Supertax did not impress by their showing. Trireme Wins Easily After waiting on the leaders .until the straight entrance, Trireme came away to win the Levels Handicap in most convincing style, and a con-

tributing factor to his victory was the good judgment shown by his driver, G. McKendry, When the barriers were released, Moana Toma refused to leave the mark, and Hidden Charm led out from Boltaire v/ith Margaret Bingen, Wheat Pool, Vanity Fair, and Oversight handy. With six furlongs covered, Margaret Bingen and Hidden Charm led from Trireme, Boltaire, Our Fay, Civic, and Vanity Fair, and at this stage Oversight put in a good run, and with Hidden Charm led into the straight. At this stage, Trireme made her effort, and soon put the issue beyond doubt. Oversight broke and allowed Carrageen to gain third money. Following were Lady Hannah, Oversight, and Vanity Fair. Trireme was a class above the others and won very comfortably. She has been racing consistently, and looks like winning in still better company. Hidden Charm stuck to his work well, for he was under pressure three furlongs from home. He fairly outstayed all except the winner, and

a race for him is overdue. Carrageen broke at the start, and lost ground only to put in a fast run over the last |wo furlongs. Moana Tama disappointed his connexions by showing restlessness at the post, and refusing to begin, and Oversight, when apparently assured of second place, broke badly. A Short-Priced Winner Gallant Knight was backed down to a very short price in the Salisbury Handicap; but those who had expected him to spreadeagle the field were disappointed, and over the final stages he was plainly doing his best to stall off challenges from Snowy de Oro, Royal Travis, and Golden Mist. Silver Axworthy and Gallant Knight were the first to* show out, and they led from Snowy de Oro, Lady Antrim, and Royal Travis. This was the order for the greater part of the journey, but in the straight Gallant

Knight drew out and appeared to be winning easily. A sharp challenge by Snowy de Oro, however, persuaded J. Bryce, jun., to draw the whip, on the black stallion, and Gallant Knight won by a length and a half, He-was fully extended and had evidently had enough at the end. The time, 2min 13sec, from a 2min 22sec mark, however, represented a very good effort. Gallant Knight’s next appearance will be awaited with interest. Snowy de Oro made a surprisingly good showing, considering his rather unimpressive record. Royal Travis was in third place, ahead of a well beaten lot. An Exhibition Mile Indianapolis, assisted by the galloper Coatette, paced an exhibition mile in 2min 5 3-ssec. The sectional times were: Quarter-mile 30 l-ssec, halfmile Imin 2 4-ssec, six furlongs Imin 34 1-Mec, 2min 5 3-ssec. Reversal of Form Don Giovanni scored a long overdue success when he won the Waimate Handicap after what proved to be quite an interesting race. The form of all the placed horses was in striking contrast to their displays in the opening event, and a mild demonstration greeted the drivers on return to scale. Don Giovanni started steadily, and with Royal Romance soon had a commanding lead. The field closed up with half the journey covered and half a mile from home Don Giovanni, Fairy Brooks, Royal Romance, Discord, Mother’s Boy, and Esther were all in the picture. In the straight Don Giovanni was still in command, and he struggled on to win by a couple of lengths from Discord. Fairy Brooks, and Royal Romance. The winner had not won a race for more than two years, and his dividend of more than £2O was not surprising. He is an ungainly big gelding and unreliable, too. Discord again lost ground in the early stages, but once settled down she trotted solidly and was fighting on at the finish. On this showing Discord showed herself a good stayer, and she can be improved. Axiom, who was well supported, refused to settle down, and Mother’s Boy, though doing better than in his earlier start, did not look a winner at any stage. Pride Shows Speed The Little Nelson-Willow Wave bracket, Llewellyn’s Pride, and Craganour practically monopolised the betting in the Pareora Handicap, and after an interesting race Llewellyn’s Pride proved altogether too speedy for his ojpjpx?n en ts. Sylvia Sydney, Prairie King. Golden Direct, Craganour, John Jinks,, and Llewellyn’s Pride made the early running, but three furlongs from home John Jinks made a bold dash to the front, and with Sylvia Sydney led into the straight from Prairie King. Craganour, and Little’ Nelson. John Jinks appeared to be a winner a furlong from home, but Little Nelson, headed him. Then Llewellyn’s Pride came at a great rate on the outside and won very comfortably from Little Nelson, Craganour, John Jinks, and Golden Direct.

Llewellyn’s Pride won in most con-, vincing style and this marked his third victory since Boxing Day. He has rapidly come to the front and has proved his ability as a sprinter and stayer. Little Nelson again, was runner-up, and though he has plenty of speed he shows a distinct tendency to bore, and may never be a champion. Craganour appeared to meet interference; but he put up a good race and John Jinks showed that he is coming back to his best -form. His race was suggestive of still better things to come. Sylvia Sydney faded out‘rather badly and Bracken and Willow Wave were never likely.

Gallant Knight’s Double

Gallant Knight, penalised 12 yards for his earlier win, was always well placed in the Farewell Handicap, and after waiting on the leader, Colene Parrish, until well in the straight he made his challenge and won nicely in a. punishing finish. Gallant Knight backed away from the barrier several times; but when the tapes were released he went off very smartly and was soon in a good position behind the leading division, which comprised Esplendor, Colene Parrish, Impostor, Wee Wrack, and Radiant Gold. By the time the stands were reached. Gallant Knight had worked his way into third position, and later on Colene Parrish raced to the lead with Esplendor and Gallant Knight "next. Colene Parrish appeared to have the race in safe keeping a furlong from home; but Gallant Knight finished the better to win by a length and a half, while following the winner were Colene Parrish, Radiant Gold, and* Esplendor. There was some merit in Gallant Knight’s effort,. for he had been penalised 12 yards for his earlier win, and he again performed like a good racehorse. He was being hustled along over the later stages of .the race, but he was apparently hot at home on the glass-like surface of the track. His win made his record read; Five starts, four wins, and a fall. Colene Parrish paced one of her good races, - and in ordinary circumstances would have had a comfortable; victory. She was, responsible

for the strong pace set and failed only over the final part. Radiant Gold came fast at the end to deprive Esplendor of third place, and both these mares will not be long off the winning list. Shore Leave and Broughshane never looked like taking a hand in the finish. .

METROPOLITAN T.C.

HANDICAPS The following handicaps have been declared by Mr Geo. Paul, Jun., for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting - - Club's meeting on Saturday:— SPBEYDON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Unhoppled ‘ trotters. Smin 36sec class. One mile and a half. Germanicus .. scr Resound .. 12; Header ..scr Amonos .. 36

Transferred From Midsummer Handicap to Papanui Handicap—Supertax. Willow Wave; From Cashmere to Spreydon Fifa. ' ‘ , ' - ' ■ ' ;.v From Papanui to Cashmere Handi<»(v—* Giro. ; From Craven Handicap to Durham Handicap—Craganour. From Craven to Llnwood HandicapWillow Wave. JOCKEY INJURED < iPRXSS. ASSOCIATtpa TBLEORAU.t INVERCARGILL, January 19. - H. Stuck, rider . 6fL Red. Terror in the steeplechase at Wairio yesterday. was brought into the ■ birdcage apparently uninjured, though dazed. Later in the afternoon he collapsed -and was taken to the 'Riverton Hospital for observation, and was discovered to be suffering from concussion. His condition to-day was satisfactory., ;

FORBURY PARK * HANDICAPS The following handicaps have bf«n|l clared by Mr Geo. Paul for ttu* gajjU day of the Forbury Park meeting! January 30:— "*■ ’ fPj VAUXHALL HANDICAP. Of ISaM Unhoppled trotjers. 3min One mile and a half. ' mmm

.Placeci horses at the Timaru Trotting Club s meeting on Saturday have been reassessed as follows:— 1 ■* . Horse, Table. Line Axiom 2 11 Carrageen 1 7 Colone Parrish .. 1 14 Craganour 1 2.12 2.45 4.29 Credit Funds 1 1 Discord 2 ' 12 Don Giovanni .. 2 11 Fairy Brooks 2 10 Gallant Knight .. 1. 19 Helen’s Bay 2 15 Hidden Charm .. 1 8 Little Nelson .; 1 2.12 2.46 4.31 Llewellyn’s Pride 1 2.12 2.45 4.29 Our War 1 1 Peter Locanda ., 1 2.12 2.46 4.32 Pot Luck 1 7 Radiant Gold . .■ 1 12 Recess 1 2.12 2.46 4.30 Royal Romance 2 9 Royal Travis 1 11 Snowy de Oro ,. 1 12 Trireme 1 U _ . -I-./

Lady Sonoma scr King’s Guard 38 Kotinga \. 12 Flotsam 60 Kuiril 12 Fifa 96 DURHAM HANDICAP (in Saddle), of 200 sovs. 2mln ISsec class, One mile. Arachne scr Reporter 12 Golden Direct scr Somerby 12 John Jinks .. scr Supertax 12 Major Lind scr Sunny Morn. 24 Mocast , scr Taxpayer - i 24 Craganour 12 Kingcraft 36 Homeward 12 MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, 'of 450 sovs. 4min 29sec class. Two miles. Avemus .. scr Rey Spec 12 Cloudy Range scrTaxpayer .. 12 Craganour .. scr Vesuvius 12 Llewellyn's - Wrecker .. 24 Pride scr Graham Direct 38 Sure scr Blue Mountain 48 Gold Tinge .. 12 Sir Guy .. 43 Kingcraft 12 Worthy Light. 48 LINWOOD HANDICAP, of 200%sovs. 2min 47sec class. One mile-and a quarter , Golden Direct scr Fembrook ' John Jinks ;.. scr Lass 12 Major Lind .. SCIJ Grace McElwyn 12 Mocast , .. scr Gunfire .. 12 Sylvia Sydney scr. Homeward ..... 12 Waress . .. scr, Prairie King 12 Bracken 12 Queen Author 12 Chancellor 12. Recess 12 Colonial *Boy 12 Willow Wave 12 Craganour .; 12 Bingen Palm 36 LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 4min 39sec class. Two miles. All Sunshine scr Grand Mogul 24 Golden Cross 12 Gunmetal .. 24 Aristotle 24 Isabel Derby - 24 De Soto 24 Real Burton . . 24 Editor .. 24 Giro 48 Big Author ineligible. : . . CASHMERE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 4min 38sec class. Two miles. New Metford scr Bessie Parrish 24 Great Way .. 12 First Wrack 60 Teviot Downs 12 Raima . .. 60 PAPANU1 HANDICAP, of 250 Sovs. 4min 34sec class. Two miles. Lilian Bond .. scr Peter Locanda 24 Prairie King scr Queen Author 24 Sylvia Sydney scr Chancellor 36 Grace McElwyn ’ 12 Great Author 36 Waress - 12 Supertax ;.... 30 A&ile 24 ifecess - «- Guy Junior 24 Willow Wave. 43 CRAVEN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.. 2miii 45sec class. One mile, and a quarter Agile sc r Bingen Palm 12 Avernus .. scr George Rey .. 12 Cloudy Range scr Rey Spec 12 Gamble scr Sunny Morn •.. 12 Graham Direct scr Sure12 Reporter ‘ .. scr Worthy Light 12 Somerby scr Kirtgcraft : 24 ■Supertax ,. scr Vesuvius ,. 24 Wrecker . . scr Indianapolis 10S

Bosun .. scr Harvest - '.jMSj Esther .. scr - ! DOamP Fairy Brooks scr Leeway K'WM Great Wood .. scr Nelson Guy -jag Kilbimie Dan scr Reward Lament .. scr Ann Little Beta .. scr Chimin# Wnaag Royal Golden BfoKMi - Romance scr Isabel Ratch-:® Parrish Chimes 12 ■ -V'ffl V SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of MAlS Smin 39scc ciass. One mil* - > half. • ' iKB Brigadier .. scr Master Gattnj Civic - ..scr Pluius Cream Pot Luck , '4$ Harvester scr .Prince Donalda .. scr Rewai Gold Valley .. scr Chevalier M Lottie Guy .. scr Stalwart Margaret Casanova 338 Bingen scr Trireme. -A® ELECTRC HANDICAP (in saddle sovg. 2min 17sec class. Admiral Directum ‘ IVn ' Bingen (T.) scr Noble Prinef|l Admiral Wrack, scr Rongomai •' Blue Mountain , Royal PnaMpi Qudeh -scr Lynwood Broughshane scr Rocks AfagrfS«| DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP, of SSfi&fl 4min 29sec class. Two mllail Cloudy Rdhge scr ThzpaycK»(S|Bj Craganour .. scr Vesuvius Llewellyn’s Tempest ab . Pride scr Graham ttwaa 'Supertax .. scr ~ny Willow Wave scr Sunny Matnsfl Kingcraft .. 12 Key Spec .. 12 Indianapolis OTAGO HANDICAP, of 175 anw*. hoppled trotters. 4mln 1 sec jag One mile and five-eighths.-Bosun ..scr Parrish Chins*sr| Esther ..scr Harvest Ddmjj Fairy. Brooks scr Leeway ' Great Wood scr Reward V*Kilbimie Dan scr Ann Parridi’:f|| Lament .. scr Golden Bingen™ Little Reta ..scr Isabel Batchy Royal Romance scr ■ Vfc| MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP. O i IMP* Smin 53sec class. One mile and -g eighths. ■ .-Ip Agility .. gcr Shore Lemm .fcjj Bide a Wee .. scr Vologda - ' General Wrack scr Wrackette 2-M Irish Peach .. scr Eighteen Caratj Jolly Queen scr Self . i Loretta . . scr Broughshane Southern Smile scr Gallant Mary -de Oro 12 Knlg»| 't* KING GEORGE HANDICAP, Of -175>W ; . 3min 28sec class. One mile aM half. li Admiral Wrack scr All Sunshine 'j? Broughshane scr. Lynwood Lady Fame .. scr Rocks Ahead** Lough Guy (T) acr Gunxnetal Royal Parade scr Native Chief _„ FLYING HANDICAP, of 300 SOVS.'Va 2sec. class. One. mile and m eighths. .. scr ; Supettuc -J A versus .; scr Widow Waye : a| Clouoy Range scr Wrecker •«'* Craganour' .. scr Bingen Gamble ..scr Native Chief Grace- Key Spec ’ McElwyn scr Sunny Mora « v n Graham Direct scr Taxpayer ‘ Llewellyn’s Worthy Lighfef.j Pride scr Vesuvius Somerby scr •r