RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21707, 14 February 1936, Page 16

RACING AND TROTTING

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scene the' result was. soon put beyond doubt.’ These was merit in Downey's win. but he defeated a poor lot Passion Fruit, the favourite for the Tofiks Sfikkcffc looked.' a winner approaching, the straight, but the lighterweighted Gav Broney cut him down in the straight for a comfortable win. Full Throttle pulled himself to the front and made most of the running but thau-taded out Gay Broney had given promise of a win in recent engagements' and on this occasion different riding tactics , helped him considerably. In the Bgmont Cup he led into the straight and was then the first horse beaten. - , , Beau Gallante'endeavoured to win the Normanby Handicap from end to end, but Refresher, under the steadier of 10-stone and having his second race of the day, got® up to beat him by a narrow margin. Refresher’s form has been remarkably consistent TheJfcTrial Handicap provided a most exciting finish, Court Anna getting up just in time to beat the dead-heaters, Sylvan us and Joviality. Serviette was close up, fourth. The winner was capably. handled, but would have been unlucky to lose. ' In the Onaha Hack Handicap Ingenuity began better than usual and beat the favourite, Taumau, decisively. He was carried but very wide entering the straight, but still had enough in reseive io outclass the field.

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders Nominations for the New Zealand Futurity Stakes, 1939, and the New Zealand Sapling Stakes, 1937, will close with the secretary of the Ashburton Trotting Club on Monday. Nominations for the Invercargill Trotting Club’s meeting, to be held on March 6 and 7, will close on Wednesday next. . The grass, track at New Brighton will be open on Tuesday next for horses engaged at the coming meeting. In Saddle or £lnlky Prairie King showed a welcome return to form when he won the concluding event at Huti Park on Saturday, and now that he has again placed himself on the winning list he may continue the sequence. He is equally at home in saddle or sulky, and although set to give away 36 yards in the Telegraph Handicap, his chances cannot be ignored altogether. To Start Twice Horses that claim double engagements at Addington to-morrow include Aristotle, Editor, Grand Mogul, Wise Guy, Young Frank, Lynwood, Marie Celeste, All Sunshine. Nobleman, Gay Sister, Sure, and Recess.^ Punctuality Since the new rule placing a limit on the intervals between races was passed by Conference, Addington has. not enjoyed a very good reputation for the observance of punctuality in getting off its programmes. However, to-morrow’s meeting is likely, to be finished in good time, lor the first race is timed to start at 1250 p.m., and the last at-4,40 p.m., and even allowing ior a delay of half an hour during the afternoon the 'last race should be started shortly after 5 pm. There may be no reason, however, for any delay, and if the betting public will only realise the necessity for making investments early, the tptalisator staff can be depended upon to balance without loss of time. Inter-Dominion Championships With the second series of the InterDothinibn Championship decided, interest in the racing is increasing, and though Evieus-has not won a division, she has twice run second ■ and has twice registered fastest time, giving her a total of 10 points. On Saturday night she was driven by one of her part-owners, G. H. Rudd, bat with Free Holmes, without an engagement, it is not surprising to find his services in demand in the second engagement, Evicus is not definitely assured of her 10 points, however, lor a protest has been only partly heard by the stewards. Emilius Way is not racing with any Itick, for in the opening series he was fourth and on Wednesday night he appears to have been very unlucky in the running. The most probable winner of the championship is Logan Derby, who has won two divisions, and, in one, registered fastest time. On his handicap, he appears to be definitely superior to anything at present racing in Perth. The third of the series to be run over two miles is worth 950 sovs. and will be decided to-morrow night, while the Grand Final, of 1500 sovs, one mile and a half, will take place on Wednesday next. Handicaps for the two miles race are as follows: Wlliowcllffe scr Logan Derby scr North wood Nancywood ~ 12 Lady scr Huon Pic .. 12 Kolect ..scr Adonaldson .. 24 John Donald scr Wirra Walla .. 24 Solvista .. scr Minton Storm Cloud scr Ribbons 24 Chic .. scr-Evicus ... 24 LulUmick .. scr Lady Con Derby .. scr Childewood 24 Emilius Way scr New Derby .. 38 Speedy Boy .. scr Auburn Lad .. 60 Nelson Pronto scr A Strong Team F. J. Smith, easily , the most successful trainer in the Auckland district for several years, will again be represented by a strong team at the meeting to-morrow. His horses include Polly Pan in the Trial and February Handicap; Lynworthy, in the Waiheke Handicap; King's Warrior, Travis, and Pegaway, in the Otahuhu Handicap; Nervie’s Last, in $e Railway Handicap; Baron Alfonso, in the Mount Albert Handicap; Rayon; d’Or, in the Papakura Handicap; and King's Warrior and Pegaway, in the Moss Davis Memorial. With one of more horses in every race. Smith looks like having a field dav. Trotting in Paris Trotting has a big hold in France, and during the winter. When flat-rac-ing is off. Paris bettors will be able to get five days’ trotting a week at Vincennes. The first of* a series of big trotting events was the Prix de. Vincennes, worth nearly £3OOO, on December 23. In referring to this, the Paris correspondent of the London "Observer* said: "The same people who patronise the thoroughbred racing round Paris are to be seen at Vincennes, and among the latest members of the aristocracy to become owners of trotters is Princesse de FaucignyLucinge, who is known in IJngland through the feats and misadventures of her colt Rodosto,” Rodosto won the 1933 Two Thousand, but was unable to start in the Derbv J 4 T. Paul’s Trotters With Corona Bell and Nelson Chief, both winners at the Auckland summer meeting, engaged in the Trial Handicap, aijd Golden Eagle in the February Handicap, at Auckland to-morrow. J. T. Paul again commands a strong hand in the events for straightout trotters. Paul, who has had a great measure of success with trotting horses, won three of the six events at the summer meeting, and was second in another. Corona Bell and Nelson Chief are two solid and improving horses, who promise to reach good class. Golden Eagle has not been overtaxed the last two seasons, but she is a useful trotter who is likely to improve on hep December form. Te Kahu, another successful trotter in the stable. Will race on the first day among the pacers, but may be in his own class on the' second day, when his prospects of making amends for bis last failure should be bright.,

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SILVER RING WINS ' GUP

[THE PRESS Special Service.] DUNEDIN, February 13. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn rrioAUng was opened at' Wingatui today in fine weather. The going was last and two new track records were established. There was a large attendance, and speculation was brisk, and but lor a three herse field in the Champagne Stakes, a substantial increase would have been shown. The sum of £ 17,260 10s (win £6337 10s place £10.923) was handled, against £l6 757 10s on the corresponding day last year. Special features of the programme were the brilliant successes registered by Black Duke, Silver Ring, and Silver Streak, all topf weights, in their respective races. Results: — WASHINGTON HANDICAP HURDLES. Of 150 sovs; second horse 22 sovs, and third horse 8 sovs from stake. One mile and a half. 1 i>, p, Wilson’s BLACK DUKE by Balboa—lmatra 11-2 .. A. Peart 1 4—G. Feilding’s Royal Pal 9-0 J. Richards 2 3—P. L. Price’s The Smuggler 10-0 t H. Turner 3 2 Chrysology 9-9 W. Cooper also started. Won by a head; three lengths second and third. Time, 2min 46 4-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Mosgiel. trial handicap. Of 120 sovs; second horse 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 1. I—Sir Charles Clifford’s RIVAL SHOT by Winning Hit—Rivalry 3yrs 8-7 .. .. G. Humphries 1 2. 2—Price Bros.’ Wild Career 3yrs 8- .. .. A. Didham 2 8. B—J. Gray’s Wyhwood 6yrs 9-0 C. Wilson 3 3, 3 Sunny Jean 8-12 J. Dooley; 5, 6 Stratosphere 8-10 car. 8-5 W. Dent: 11, H Countervane 8-9 A. Leckle; 6, 7 Fireguard 8-7 R. Mackie; 9, 9 Wyn 8-6 J. W. Jennings: 13, 13 Prime 8-5 P. Powell; 7, 5 Converse 8-4 L. J. Ellis; 12. 12 Simon Peter 8-4 W. Kltto; 10, 10 Drink Up 8-3 F. Waddell; 4. 4 Cape Gabo 8-0 car. 8-3 M. Kirwan also started. , , , Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. Countervane was fourth. Time. Imin 29sec. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Rlccarton. .BERWICK HACK HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 22 sovs, and third horse 8 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 1. I—J. H. Grlgg’s CONCERTPITCH by Balboa—High Note 3yrs 8-0 •A. Messervy 1 7. 6—Miss A. Boyle’s Silver Larit 7-10 car. 7-7 .. •• .. E. Pinn 2 8. B—M.8 —M. Dawson’s Violenta 8-0 J. W. Jennings 3 4, 3 Top Coat 9-6 L. J. Ellis; 6, 7 Final Beil 8-8 J. Dooley; 2, 2 Surge 8-7 R. Mackie; 3, 4 Linguist 7-9 P. AtKins; 9, 9 Vantoon 7-8 W, Cooper; 5, 5 Night Gera 7-8 C. Wilson also started. Won by a neck; length between second and third. Surge was fourth. Time, Imin 27 4-ssec. Winner trained by T. H. Gillett, Riccarton. PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 45 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 2.2 E. Aubrey’s SILVER STREAK by Paper Money—Fulica 6yrs 9-9 L. J. Bills 1 9. 9—J. H. Prosser’s Great Star 7-10 J. Dooley 2 7. 6—A. N. Smith’s Fair Weather 8-2 C. Wilson 3 1, 1 Knockfin 8-11 A. E. Ellis; 3, 3 Davolo 8-4 M. Kirwan; 4, 4 Cranford 7-9 P. Atkins: 12. 10 Cherry Queen 7-7 J. Jenkins; 8, 8 Capital 7-3 E. Pinn; 6, 6 Lochlaggan 7-2 G. Tattersali; 5, 5 Valarth 7-0 P. Spratt; 10, 12 Beam 7-0 G. Barclay: 13, 13 Song Boy 7-0 car. 7-6 J. W. Jennings; 11, 11 Cheap Money 7-0 H. llibberd; 114, 14 Penelope 7-0 car. 7-6 A. Messervy, 15, 15 Arden’s Beauty 7-0 H. J. Poweii also started. Won by half a length; same between second and third. Locblaggan was fourth. Time, Imin 13 l-ssec. Winner trained by T. Hobbs, Oamaru. DUNEDIN CUP, Of 600 sovs, including gold cup value 100 sovs; second horse 90 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from stake. One mile and a half. 2. 2—A. H. Walton’s SILVER RING by Silverado—Orange Blossom 6yrs 10-4 .. .. A. E. Ellis 1 3. 3—T. H. Lowry's, Senior syrs 7-4 car. 7-64 . • -. P. Atkins 2 12. 12—A. f isher’s Tizzy 3yrs 7-0 H. Hlbberd 3 4 4 Osculate 8-8 A. Didham; 1, 1 Greek Shepherd 8-4 L. J. Ellis; 7. 7 Golden King 7-6 car, 7-74 J. W. Jennings; 6, 6 Sunee 7- G. Tattersali; 5, 5 Trivet 7-2 C. Wilson; 8, 10 Amy Johnson 7-0 H. Powell; 9, 8 Honest Maid 7-0 car. 7-54 A. Messervy; 10, 9 Superex 7-0 E. Finn; 11. 11 Blazon 7-0 car. 7-3 G. Barclay also started. Won by a length and a half; length between second and third. Osculate was fourth. Time, 2mln 30 l-ssec. Winner trained by J. Stewart, Greymouth. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of 250 sovs; second horse 35 sovs, and' third horse 15 sovs from stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 2—C. Draper’s GUSTOS by Lord War- . den—Matata 8-10 .. L.J. Ellis 1 1— Sir Charles Clifford’s Wild Chase 9- .. .. A. E. Ellis 2 2 C. Draper's Cerne Abbas 8-7 G. Humphries 3 Won by a length: two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin I4sec. Winner trained by P. D. Jones. Rlccarton. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs; second horse 26 sovs, and third horse 9 sovs from stake. One mile. 24 G. Hall’s COTTINGHAM by Polazel—Sweet Beauty aged 7-13 A. Messervy 1 I-T. H. Lowry's Plato 4. 2—W. Land’s McHeath 8-6 • L. J» uIUS p 6, 8 Grand Finale 9-2 J. Dooley;-9, 6 Bin Tin Tin 8-5 P. Powell; 3, 5 All Humbug 8- G. Humphries: 7, 7 Salmo Salar 8-2 A. Didham; 10. 10 Toreador 8-1 J. Taylor - 5, 3 Daring Deed 8-1 J. W. Jennings, 8 9 Enwood 7-13 C. Wilson also started. ’Won by two lengths; length between second and third. Grand Finale was fourth. Time, Imin 40sec. Winner trained by H. Nurse, Rlccarton. PRESIDENT’S HACK HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 22 sovs, and third horse 8 sovs from stake. One mile. 2 2—C. McKinnon’s OCEAN SINGER ’ by Songbird—Lady 5. 6—Miss A. Boyle’s Queen Dorothy 4yrs 8-1 .. .. C. Wilson 2 1 l—J. J. Lewis’s The Surgeon 9-0 ’ L. Pratt 3 3, 4 Mount Val 8-3 L. J. Elhs; 8, 8 Golden Lap 8-1 C. Humphries; 6, 5 Latitude 7-10 H. Hlbberd; 7, 7 Aro Arc 7-9 A. Messervy: 9, 9 Pala Melba 7-7 G. Barclay; 4. 3 Te Ahuarangi 7-7 J. W. Jennings also started. . , , Won by two lengths; length and a half between second and third. Latitude was fourth. Time, Imin 40sec. Winner trained by R. E. McLellan. Invercargill.

NOTES ON THE RACING

[From Our Own Reporter,] DUNEDIN, February 13. Evergreen Black Duke Arctic Star was withdrawn from the Warrington Hurdles owing to meeting with injuries on the track this morning, and Black Duke, The Smuggler, and Chrysology closely contested favouritism. The race resulted in one of the most creditable performances in the long career, of the evergreen Black Duke, who recorded a narrow victory in : the last stride. Chrysology soon went to the lead, but was joined by The Smuggler and Royal Pal six furlongs from home, and the trio were almost abreast at the three furlongs post, where Chrysology fell. The

Banks Peninsula R.C. In the programme issued by the Banks Peninsula Racing Club for its meeting on March 7, two light-harness events have been i;. eluded. The first is the Wairewa Handicap, of 100 sovs, for 3min ssec class pacers over a mile and a quarter, and the second, the Waihora Park Handicap, which will be decided over a mile and a half for horses capable 6f doing 3min 39sec and better. Such cfhsses will assuredly draw big nominations, which will close on. Friday next, at 8 p.m. . Betting at Canterbury Park The win and place system of betting will be in operation at the Canterbury Park meeting 'to-morrow.'

pnpiggier led into the straight from lloyal Pal and the pair were clear of piaric Duke at the last fence. Once over Royal Pal drew away? but was than challenged by Black Duke, who crept up on the rails and.in a great ftiirfi the veteran got up to win by a short head. The Smuggler weakened into a fair third placing. The merit of Black Duke’s win was enhanced by the loss of some ground when he had to be pulled off the fallen Chrysology. He , received an enthusiastic reception. Royal Pal did well in his first race over hurdles, and The Smuggler also shaped satisfactorily while his condition, lasted. Ghrysology -was weakening when he fell. A Strang Favourite ' Rival Shot justified her strong support by registering a convincing win in the Trial Handicap. Wild Career, Countervane, and Wynwood were in front of her entering the straight, but she soon drew up to Wild Career, and after a short struggle had the’race in hand. Wyhwood was . a moderate third in front of .Countervane, with Stratosphere, Fireguard, and Wyn next. Rival Shot was always the winner once heads were turned for home. She is a sister to Final Shot and Knock Out, and shows much promise. Wild Career, by Balboa from Full Fling, ran up to his Southland reputation, but was no match for the winner. Backers in Form Investors again fared well in making Concert Pitch favourite for the Berwick Handicap, as he was always in front and won handily. He and Top Coat raced abreast to the straight entrance. where the latter withdrew and Concert Pitch was left in charge from Top Coat, Surge, Silver Lark, and Violenta. The two last-named issued determined challenges but Concert Pitch held on in a hard finish to win by a neck from Silver Lark, with Violenta close up. Surge. Final Bell, and Vantoon were next. Concert Pitch was responsible for a creditable effort after making most of the pace, and has undoubtedly come good once more. Both Silver Lark and Violenta did their best work in the run home. Surge was disappointing, while Top Coat, who carried surplus condition, was done with a furlong from home. The Favourite Fails The contest for the Publicans’ Handicap was spoilt to some extent by a straggling start, while the staunch favourite. Knockfin, whipped round at the rise of the tapes and took no part in the race. Cherry Queen, Great Star, and Fair Weather were the early leaders from a strung-out field, with Cranford and Silver Streak next, and this was the order into the straight. Great Star and Fair Weather had just headed off Cherry Queen when Silver Streak put in his claim and with a brilliant finishing effort he got up to.beat Great Star by half a length, with a similar margin to Fair Weather, who beat Ldchlaggan by a neck. Then came Davolo, Cherry Queen, and Beam, with the remainder finishing at intervals. Silver Streak executed one of his best races in carrying the steadier of 9-9 and establishing a new course record for six furlongs. His way was certainly made easy by Knockfin’s misfortune a> 1 of others being badly treated by the disoatch. Great Star looked a winner when he had Cherry Queen’s measure, but could not hold off Silver Streak, Fair Weather ran a good race, while Lochlaggan finished well after being slow away. Davolo was in a hopeless position from the early stages. Cranford was in a commanding place at the home turn, but did not carry on. Weight-carrying Record Silver Ring added to his list of successes by a convincing win in the Dunedin Cup, and not only did he establish a weight-carrying record for the race, but his time was fourth-fifths of a second inside the existing cotirse record, held by Pilliewinkie since 1925. The big field got off In a good line, and Tizzy and Amy Johnson set out as pacemakers, and they led out of the straight from Greek Shepherd, Silver Ring, Golden King, Trivet, and Senior. Amy Johnson then went to the front, and led into the back streten clear of Tizzy, with Greek Shepherd, Silver Ring. Golden King, Trivet, and Senior racing in a bunch next. The leader retired rounding the home turn, and Tizzy had a useful lead entering the straight from Golden King, Trivet, Silver Ring, Greek Shepherd, and Senior. The run home had not long been in progress before Silver Ring moved up to the leaders, and when the distance was passed his victory was assured. He gradually drew away and without being called upon for anything special, he had over a length to spare at the finish. Senior, who was being hard ridden for the last halfmile, put in a great spurt in the straight, and getting through on the inside of Tizzy gained second money from her by a length. Osculate, last during the middle stages, finished well Jn fourth place, two lengths away, and was followed by Trivet, Honest Maid, Sunee. Greek Shepherd, and Golden King, with Superex, Amy Johnson, and Blazon tailed off. Silver Ring was ridden an excellent race, and was kept in a handy position on the rails throughout, and only left them when he had to tackle Tizzy. He then made light work of his big impost, and finished with a lot in reserve. When he returned to the birdcage it was difficult to realise that he had just registered one of the best performances seen at Wingatui, Senior gave his rider a hard time and only responded when he essayed his belated challenge. Tizzy set a fast pace, and . when she entered the straight well clear, a surprise looked imminent, but the last few chains found a weakness. The disappointment of the race was Greek Shepherd, who had every chance, but had had enough three furlongs from home. He was made favourite, mainly owing to L. 3. Ellis being substituted for the stable horseman. Ellis became available when Kinnoull was withdrawn. Sunee was never prominent. A Small Pool ; In a pool of under £2OO, Wild Chase carried double the number of tickets entrusted to the bracket Gustos and Cerne Abbas in the Champagne Stakes. Taking charge fropx the start Custos was always in front and won by a. length from Wild Chase, with Cerne Abbas two lengths away. The defeat of the favourite was a big surprise. He closely followed Custos into the straight, but when it was expected that he would mow Custos down in the final run home, as was the case at Riccarton, he bore in behind him on the rails and his rider had trouble in getting him straightened up again. In the meantime Custos had too big an advantage and although Wild Chase finished on well the position was not seriously threatened. The Favourite Defeated Plato was sent out an outstanding favourite for the Stewards’ Handicap, and when he led into the straight his victory was. proclaimed, but he was decisively beaten by Cottingham. Rin Tin Tin acted as pacemaker from the start, and led past the home turn, but he was overhauled by Plato as soon as heads were „ turned for home, with Cottingham and Daring Deed next. Plato was out clear after passing the distance, but, the long striding. Cottingbam then 'drew up to him and comfortably beat him home. McHeath came from the middle of the field to gain third money from Grand Finale, with Toreador, Salmo Salar, and Rin Tin Tin following,’ Plato’s defeat was a severe set-back to the public, but there was no excuse, for him. Cottingham was the slowest to move off, but this had its benefits, as he was able to secure a good run on the inside. He gave a great display of galloping and burjed the three-year-old for speed over the last 100 yards. McHeath finished on better than recently. Favourite Again Beaten The Surgeon was another pronounced favourite beaten in the concluding event. Aro Arc and Queen Dorothy were the early leaders, and Queen Dorothy was first into the straight from The Surgeon, Latitude, and Ocean Singer. The last-named

finished very solidly on the oiibdde of the three leaders andf bad their measure 50 yards from the post, winning easily from Queen Dorothy, who stayed on to beat the favourite comfortably. Latitude was a length away, with a gap to Golden Lap and Te Ahuarangi. There was no doubt about the winner’s superiority.. This .was his fourth win on end. Ids -last success being at Tapanui, where he beat Trivet over a mile and a quarter in track record time. The Surgeon was in trouble a good way from home; Queen Dorothy ran a solid race, and is building up a record for minor placings. Latitude looked likely early in the run home, but could not improve his position. Mount Val ran poorly.

handicaps for second day

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TBUOEAU,) ' DUNEDIN. February 13. Following are the Dunedin Jockey Club’s handicaps for the second day:— OWHIRO HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Black Duke 11 8 Royal Pal .. 9 0 The Smuggler 9 8 Crash .. 9 0 Chrysology 9 3 Linoleum ..90 NOVICE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.

' RACING fixtures

February 15—-Dunedin J.C. (second ■ day), -i '■ , _ February 15—Tolaga Bay J.C. - February 21, 22—Woodville DJ.C. February 21, 22—Winton J.C. February 22—Waiapu B.C. February 22, 24—Waikato R.C. February 26—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

February 15, 19 Championships (Perth). February 15—Canterbury Park T.C. February 15, 17—Auckland T.C, February 22—New Brighton T.C. March 7—Wellington T.C. March 6, 7— Invercargill T.C. March 14 —Timaru T.C. March 18—Wyndham T.C, March 21—Taranaki T.C. March 28—Roxburgh T.C. March 28—Wanganui T.C. March 2P—Cfaeviot T.C. April 4—Wanganui T.C. April Jl, 13—Hawera T.C. April 11, 15— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 15—Rotorua T.C. April 18—Ashburton -T.C. April 18, 22—Manawatu T.C. April 30. May 2—Forbury Park T.C.

■ TURF GOSSIP

Unfortunate mishap Arctic Star repeated an old habit of his by bolting on the tracks at Wingatui yesterday morning, and as his rider could not pull him up, he set him at the sod wall. The gelding jumped it cleanly but collided with some barb wire on the qther side and received Severe gashes on both front shoulders. Starting him in yesterday’s race was therefore out of the question while he is, likely to require a few weeks’ spell. As matters turned out Arctic Star would have had an easy task Another Casualty Chrysology severed an artery when he fell In yesterday’s race, and he will not be able to Start again. The field for; to-morrow’s hurdle event will therefore be very limited. Never Likely Cape Gabo, trained at Riccarton, was fairly well supported in yesterday’s Trial Handicap, but was not sighted on the Journey. Bright Prospects Rival Shot promises to be one of the Chokebore Lodge stable’s most useful stake-earners during the remainder of this i season. She Is due to race at the Marlborough meeting’, this month and should again enter the winning list G. Humphries will make the trip to Blenheim instead of going to-the* Waikato and Te Axoha meetings, and wffPxicje the three Chokebore representatives. Hororata, Rival. Shot and Top Notch, on the trip. Out of Action Kinnoull suffered from shoulder trouble on Monday, but,was right, again on Tuesday! Yesterday after some light work he was. found to be suffering from side trouble, and it was decided later in theforenoonnot to riskstarting him in the Dunedin Cup. L. J. Ellis was thus left without a mount, but as it happened on the occasion of tfee Great Northern Derby he was, secured for Greek Shepherd, and A. Messervy, who is retained by the stable, was allowed a losing fee. and ,a, winning one if the colt "Von. The change did not have any effect on the colt’s showing, while Messervy, who secured a last-minute ride on Honest Maid, received two losing fees. Greek Shepherd no doubt was in need of a race, and be may do better over a mile to-morrow when Messervy will have the mount as Ellis will be required for Silver Streak. Paid Their Way Mr T. H. Lowry had reason, xipt to be displeased with his first represen* ta lives at a Dunedin meeting. Senior and Plato each gaining second prizes. The latter was taken south with prospects of winning the Hazlett Gold Cup to-morrow, but on yesterday’s result he will have a hard task against Silver. Ring and Silver Streak, and also Greek Shepherd. A Useful Hack Trivet ran an excellent race in the Dunedin Cup yesterday and was in the firing line until well into the straight. This form pointed to the prospects of Ocean Singer in the concluding event as the -latter beat Trivet at Tapanui. Ocean Singer is a smooth galloper capable of holding his own in -better .company tban he has' yet encountered. His dam, Lady Seaton, is by Qlenculloch from Becky Seaton by Seaton Delaval, and she was bred by his present owner. .Age Predominates Yesterday at Wingatyi was a day for the older brigade of horses, Black Duke, Silver Streak, . Silver Ring, and Cottingham winning races, while the 10-year-old Great Star -filled second place in the Publicans’ Handicap from the six-year-old Fair Weather. A Big Leeway Violehta ran her best race at Dunedin yesterday since she entered J. W. Jennings’s stable at Riccarton early in the summer. There is a good deal of room for improvement in hen however, before she will repay the 350 guineas paid for her by her present owner. A Solid Juvenile * - * ' Gustos recorded a popular win at Wingatui yesterday and. had no dlfflculty in. turning the tables on wild Chase on a firm track. The latter undoubtedly lost his chance by his way ~ wardness in the run home, but that did not detract from the victory of Gustos, who may develop into a JWghclass galloper. Hi? stable-mate Cerne Abbas showed farther ’ improvement and Will do still better to-morrow. Jottings from Egmont Kaola apparently had the hurdles race won at Egmont yesterday, but a very bad jump at the last fence cost him the race. The blunder took a lot of the steam out of him and he failed to withstand the challenge of Ruaform. There was a stirring finish in the Waimate Handicap. Lady *Kyra winning by the narrowest of margins from Refresher and Limalus. At one stage of the journey Princess Doreen threatened danger, but she compounded at the finish. . .. ~ Vinco was backed as if unbeatable in the Mere Mere Hack Handicap, but was slow to move. Halfway through the race he appeared to have a chance, but when Dombey appeared on the

NEW BRIGHTON T.C. -

NOMINATIONS

The following nominations . have been received for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting on February 22: IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; unhoppled trotters: 3mln 49sec class; one" mile and a half—San Michele, Dolores Silk, Gay Crusader, Winnow, Bellerina, Mother’s Boy, Great Wood, Capacity, Ruthven, Cracksman, Isis, Master Wrack, Fairy Brooks, Sylvan, Demesne, Bon Chance, Royal Parrish, Renova, Jackie Cross, Moerangi, Princess Marie, BELFAST HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 3min 43sec class; one mile and a half—Hermes, Shrewdy, Sea Lord, Maltravers, Passport, Precious Metal, Lucky Jack, Gay Paree, King’s Drive, Native Son. Ann Pointer, Chateau, Pukeuri, Credit Fund, Reymere, GalUnford, Buddy. Diversion, Canadian Prince, Worthy Lady, Chieftalneas. Cyrano, Rhlnegold. Elite Rey, Monetary, Peter Silk, Golden Miller, Bombay Girl, Thornworthy. DENTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 4min 36fiec class; two miles— Raima, Colonial Boy, Arachne, 'Morello, De Soto, Lady Fame, Guy Junior, Reporter, Isabel Derby, Prince Author, Homeward, Peter Locanda, Tangatu, Wilbur White, Giro, Little Nelson, Gunmetal, Real Burton, Prairie King. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 3min 39sec class; one mile and a half— Eastern Prince, Purveyor, Dual, Civic, Fortex, Brigadier, Cream Harvester, Big Nelson, Lottie Guy, Norrie Rock, Wheat Pool, Sphinx, Our Fay, Reylena, Carrageen. Rewai, Alpine Prince, Red Flush, Vanity Fair, Cam Dillon, Our War, Cadiz, Plutus, Celebrity, Southern Smile, Glorietta, Hermes.’ ECLIPSE HANDICAP, of 180 sovs; 2mln 50sec class; one mile arid a quarter—Wise Guy, Mary de Oro, Golden Cross, All Sunshine, Lynwood, Morello, Royal Comrade, Sylvia Sydney, Margaret Bell, Young Travis, Isabel Derby, Grand Mogul, Rongomai. Editor, Whippet, Marie Celeste, Nobleman, Aristotle, Gunmetal. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 4mln 55seo class; two miles— Kippagh, Little Reta, Silk Goat, Ann Parrish, Sister Mary, Ohinemutu, Renegade. Lady Sonoma, Isabel Patch, Harvest Dillon, Prince Harvester, Don Giovanni, Fairy Brooks, Lament. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 3min 39sec class: one mile and a half—Double Great, Cantata, Amonos, Full Hand, Trireme, Play On, King’s Guard, Irish Peach, Marie Louise, Hidden Charm, Silver Axworthy, Vagabond King, Oversight, Loretta, Lady Ann, Olive Hey, Colonel Bogey, Casanova, Cadiz, Southern Smile, Acs Pot. Superb. FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs; 2min 17sec class; one mile—Gay Sister, Directum, Great Thought, Ruin, All Sunshine* Lynwood, Royal Comrade, Young Frank, Lone Derby. Princess Thea, Grand Mogul, Raider, - Admiral Wrack, Aristotle, King’s Cup, Belle Derby.

TARANAKI TROTTING CLUB ABANDONS MEETING

(PEESB ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) NEW PLYMOUTH, February 13, The committee of the Taranaki Trotting Club decided, because of the available dates being unsuitable, that it will ,no.t race this season*

* PARK T.C;

TO-MORHOW’S PROGRAMME

The Canterbury Park Trotting Club will make a new departure when * it will hold a' one-day meeting at Addington, for previously the club’s fixtures have been confined to two days in January and June. The change should be all for. the financial benefit of the club, for the weather is likely to be fine and the track in good order, a state of affairs that cannot be looked forward to with confidence at a meeting in June. So far conditions are favourable for a most successful meeting, for the fields are just big enough without being unwieldy—to provide the best contests. The class of horses racing, too, is well above the average and the majority have been well seasoned by racing during the last few months. The day’s programme is as follows: 12.39 pan.— PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. Smin 40sec class. One mile and a half. Gaynor .. scr Sphinx ..scr Harvest Dillon scr Helen’s Bay . . 12 Klppagh .. scr Lament .. 12 Prince Lady Sonoma 24 Harvester scr Header 48 Renegade .. scr Isabel Patch .. 60 Reward .. scr Resound 60 Sister Mary .. scr Kulni .. 72 Betting will take a wide range in the Progressive Handicap for several of those engaged have shown very promising form of late. Renegade failed in Wellington, but track conditions, .were not to his liking and he may do better this time. Reward and Sister Mary may prove the best bf the other frontmarkers and Lament and Lady Sonoma are handily placed. A close contest may find the places filled by Lady Sonoma, Lament, and Renegade. L 6 p.m.— TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs. 2min 16sec class. One mile. Aristotle .. scr Wise Guy .. scr Editor ..scr Young Frank scr Grand Mogul scr Ciro .. 12 Gunmetal .. scr Arachne .. 24 Lynwood .. scr De Soto .. 24 Marie Celeste scr John Jinks .. 24 Royal Comrade scr Prairie King 36 With a short limit of 36 yards, the Telegraph Handicap should be run in fast time, and with more than half the field on the limit the pace should be on from the start. If Grand Mogul could be depended upon to do his best he would probably be favourite, but his form, has been in and out. Lynwood and Wise Guy may prove the best of the front markers, but the favourite will probably be De Soto, a fast-improving pacer. The favourites should be De Soto. Lynwood, and Wise Guy. 1.45 p.m.— PAPARUA HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. 4mln 30sec class. Two miles. Bracken .. scr Craganour .. 12 Fernbrook Lass scr Gold Tinge .. 24 (Gunfire .. scr Sure .. 36 Queen Author scr Rey Spec .. 36 Recess .. scr Wrecker 36 Willow Wave scr Blue Mountain 60 The principal event of the day, the Paparua Handicap, has drawn a field of 12 well-performed pacers, and the recent successes of Sure will entitle her to favouritsm. Gold Tinge is another that shows promise of winning over two miles, and the chances of Rey Spec must not be forgotten. On a fast track he will run a great race. Willow Wave is unreliable and Recess may be better suited by a shorter journey than two miles. Gunfire is solid, Fernbrook Lass and Bracken cannot be recommended on recent form, but Blue Mountain is a possibility for place money. The finish may be confined to Sure, Rey Spec, and Blue Mountain. 2.20 p.m.— PIONEER HANDICAP, bf 160 sovs. 2min 63sec class., One mile and( a quarter. Belle Derby ..Iter Ruin * .i scif Greenmantte scr Bessie Parrish Lone. Derby .. scr (T.) 12 Lord Wrack scr Gay Sister .. 12 Mary de Orb scr Nobleman .. 24 Rongomai .. scr All Sunshine 36 There is nothing outstanding in the Pioneer Handicap, but several have raced consistently in this class. The back-marker. All Sunshine, is improving all the time and Nobleman has speed above the average. Greenmantle, 100, is a pacer of great promise and he'will carry the confidence of his connexions, Belle Derby has a number of races to her credit and will be well supported, but the public may prefer the chances of All Sunshme, Nobleman, and Greenmantle. 2.55 p.m.— ADVANCE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs, 2mln • 43sec class. One mile and a quarter. Grace Cloudy Range 12 McElwyn scr George Rey .. 12 Recess .. scr Sunny Morn .. 12 Reporter .. scr Sure . i 12 Supertax .4 scr Kingcraft .. 24 Agile .. 12 Sure claims her second engagement in the Advance Handicap, and if reserved for this race she will be a warm favourite. Recess, Grace McElwyn, Agile, and Cloudy Range are all at the top of their form, but should be beaten by Sure. In the absence of the last-named thejfiaces may he filled by Cloudy Range, Grace McElwyn, and Recess. 3.30 p.m.— STROWAN HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 4mln 44sec class. Two miles. Amonos .. scr Airflow 48 Ganton .. scr Gay Paree .. 48 King’s Guard scr Guy 0’ Mine 48 St. Petrox .. scr Reclaim .. 48 Flotsam ~ 12 Flfa ..*6O Sandy N. .. 24 Great Way .. 84 The unhoppled trotters will comprise the field in the Stcowan Handicap, and a fine race may be expected. The public will probably make Airflow favourite and with a smart beginning she will be handy throughout. Her two miles record of 4min 29 2-Ssec gives a good line on her form. She is getting into better class and she may find a worthy opponent in Flotsam, most of whose racing, however, has been over a mile and a half. Sandy N. is a solid trotter and Guy o’ Mine will be suited by a slow track. Great Way would onjy have to trot steadily to win, but more reliable trotters appear to be Flotsam, Airflow, and Sandy N. 4.5 p.m.— HAREWOOD HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Smin 28sec class. One mile and a half. Gay Sister .. scr Klbo .. 12 Lord Wrack scr Village Guy .. 12 Rongomai .. scr Lynwood .. 24 Self .. ecr Marie Celeste 24 Big Author .. 12 Noble Prince 24 Self, Big Author, and Noble Prince will all be solidly supported - in the Harewood Handicap, and unless Village Guy has improved the finish should be fought by.the three mentioned. Self has made a steady improvement, but the others are brilliant pacers and will be well served by the distance; The order should be Self, Big Author, and Noble Prince. 4.40 p.m.— AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. 2min 16sec class. One mile. Holly Bank .. scr Isabel Derby 12 Nobleman .. scr Morello .. 12 Ration .. scr Royal Comrade 12 Whippet .. scr Wise Guy ~ 12 All Sunshine 12 Wilbur White 12 Aristotle .. 12 Young Frank 12 Editor .. 12 Lady Fame ~ 24 Golden Cross 12 Young Travis 24 Grand Mogul 12 The biggest field of the day will contest the Au Revoir Handicap, and while Lady Fame will have nothing in her favour from 24, yards behind, she is a mare of class. Isabel Derby has yet to show her true form at Addington, but she is above the average, and Young Travis, Wise Guy, and Editor will be considered. A very open race may find the places filled by Lady Fame, Young Travis, and Isabel Derby,

TROTTING AT PERTH

THE INTER-DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVICUS LEADS ON POINTS

(UNITED PRESS AMOCXiTIOE—OOEIEIOICr.) PERTH, February 13. The inter-Dominion Championships were continued last night in perfect weather and before a good attendance. Evicus, who was driven by F. Holmes, finished second to Logan Derby in the second division of the championship, and registering a mile rate of 2min llisec for a xnue and a half, established the fastest time, and for this scored three points and two points for her second placing. On the opening night she finished second to’ Speedy Boy in 2min Hisec, the fastest time, and scored five points. She now leads in the championship. The points are as follows: Evicus .. ..10, Logan Derby .. .. 9 New Derby . .. .. 9 * Minton Ribbons .. .. 7i Lady Childewood 7 Speedy Boy .. 5 Nancy Wood .. 5 Auburn Lad .. .. 4 Willowclifl • .. 4 Chic .. .. 4 Emilius Way ... .. 3. John Donald ~ . . 2 Storm Cloud .. .. 2 Con Derby .. .. j Following are the results:— MILE AND A HALF CHAMPIONSHIP Of 850 sovs. First Division F. W. Godecke’s WILLOWCLIFF by Alfred Donald—Princess Willow scr Owner 1 J. Simmons's Lady Childewood by Childewood—Peri Hupn mare 24yds .. Owner 2 W. H. Hopkins’s Nancy wood by ‘ Childewood—Blackwood Chief mare scr P. Kersley 3 There were seven starters. Con Derby raced away with a big lead eariy. At about half-way his lead was 50 yards in advance of Nancywood, who was heading the others. In the last couple of furlongs Nancywood led from Willowcliff and John Donald. Emilius Way was next In a great finish. willowclifl won by half a yard,

Lady feeing front of Wobd, wKoJiallSwMl Sriiiliuß Wav/The very unlucky tun. Wirra ■ W*%fr last Times: 2min li&c, 2min 12Jsec. *■ .These figures represent thex&fle at which the race wastjrtih. AdaHMI the winner did a Smih 18sec for the* MI Second Globe Ruddand Chul&t SideßiaßMMWilßM Derby—Milky J. D. Watt’s New Derby Derby—Greta 24yds G. RdbertwaMl . Speedy Boy was scratched.-. ■>, Logan Derby ledjill the home turn New Derby. through jetting nearest Logan Derby r r pya»epMaßMH to win by nine yards* yard ahead of New Derby. \tWuKBM Pronto was ; /fourth.; scored his fourth 2mm 12sec„ to the mile. •■•, \ WAffii A protest against- Evicos ! |fnH Holmes was adjourned .till TImbMBM Third PhMtmr.*jßßllß J.D. Watt's MINTON : by Ribbonwood—Amy ~KM»MbBbHI Byrs 12yds , , QAbsSHI J. Hands's Chid .by BbwflLmMl Betel Nut mare scr U-jyERHHI A. Sheahari’s Storm t3o^ Echo—Levufci scrA Auburn Lad was Bcrateheifc , Koleet led in the first staeto. early pace was slow.’ Going out qWßii|j straight for the last time. bans joined Koleet and led. into ■«! straight beating Chic bya Storm Cloud was half a third. Lulumick was fourth; 2min 143 sec, 2min ISJsec, 2mln. ISjgßglf to the mile. , Ms A protest against Minim RlbbonftWo? the around of interference was «► ;& missed.

Coat of Arms Ht *M« 9 0 Costume 8 2 Wynwood .. 9 0 Swordstick 8 2 Wild Lancer 8 13 Braw Lass .. 8 1 Sunny Jean 8 10 Great Pal .. 8 1 Strathosphere 8 8 Te Ahuarangi 8 1 Palarino 8 7 Gambler's Countervane 8 6 Luck 8 1 Fireguard .. 8 4 Converse 8 1 Last Refrain 8 4 Simon Peter 8 1 Wyn 8 3 Western Song 8 1 Pennywise .. 8 2 Sir Rosenor 8 0 Counterflight 8 2 Drink Up .. 8 0 Primo 8 2 Cape Gabo .. 7 11 FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 SOVS. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Kpockfin 9 2 Beam 7 7 Queen of Top Coat .. 7 7 Song 9 2 Song Boy .. 7 7 Fair Weather 8 12 Cheap Money 7 7 Davolo 8 10 Penelope 7 7 Great Star .. 8 9 Shock 7 7 Plato 8 3 Silver Lark 7 7 Cranford 8 I Arden’s Grand Finale 8 1 Beauty 7 7 Tizzy 8 0 All Humbug 7 7 Cherry Queen 7 12 Blazon 7 7 Trivet 7 11 Hula Belle .. 7 7 Capital 7 9 Knocklong 7 7 Lochlaggan 7 9 Last Link .. 7 7 Valarth 7 7 RIn Tin Tin 7 7 Silk Paper 7 7 Toreador .. 7 7 DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 350 sovs One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Queen of Cottingham 7 5 Song 9 0 Honest Maid 7 4 Osculate 8 12 McHeath ,, 7 4 Greek Amy Johnson 7 3 Shepherd 8 8 All Humbug 7 2 Davolo 8 7 Hunting Go 7 2 Great Star 8 6 Salmo Salar 7 2 Fair Weather 8 5 Horns Reef 7 1 Senior 8 2 Courtyard .. 7 1 Grand Finale 8 0 Daring Deed 7 1 Golden King 7 10 Toreador 7 1 Sunee 7 8 Superex 7 0 Tizzy 7 7 Blazon 7 0 Trivet 7 6 Moonbeam 7 0 Milford 7 6 Enwood 7 0 Steeton 7 5 Slsterlna .. 7 0 ABBOTSFORD HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Cottingham 9 9 Heloisc 7 9 Top Coat 9 2 Dark Rose .. 7 8 High Glee .. 8 11 Linguist 7 7 Mary Pratt 8 11 Vantoon 7 7 Custodian .. 8 9 Night Gem .. 7 7 Ocean Singer 8 9 Wynwood .. 7 7 Concertpitch 8 8 Stratosphere 7 7 Final Bell 8 6 Wild Career 7 7 Surge 8 5 Sunny Jean 7 7 Queen Wyn .. 7 7 Dorothy a 4 Pak Melba *J *3 Violenta 8 I Pehnywlse .. 7 7 iPaladfno 8 0 Last Retrain 7 7 Madam Great Pal .. 7 7 Pompadour 7 13 Converse 7 7 Silver Lark 7 13 Cape Gabo .. 7 7 Rival Shot .. 7 12 HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 175 sova . Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Double Gift 8 8 Lumlere 7 U Epic 8 8 Valkyrian— Wine Card 8 4 Mantua g. 7 U Fog Peak .. 7 11 Rotul 7 9 Patricia Lady Bun 7 7 Holme 7 11 Cerne Abbas 7 6 JAMES HAZLETT GOLD CUP, of 480 sovs. One mile. st.Jb. st. lb. Silver Ring S 11 Greek Silver Streak 9 11 Shepherd 8 13 Queen of Kinnouli 8 10 Song 9 3 Platd 8 8 Superex 8 3 WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. McHeath 9 6 Violenta 8 0 The Surgeon 9 1 Sisterlna 7 9 Mary Pratt 8 11 Latitude 7 8 Ocean Singer 8 9 Dark Rose 7 8 Galleon 8 8 Aro Arc 7 6 Surge 8 5 Pala Melba 7 6 Queen Te Ahuarangi 7 6 Dorothy 8 4 Look Smart' 7 6 Mount Val 8 1 Royal Pal 7 6 Golden Lap 8 0 Simon Peter 7 6