TROTTING AT ADDINGTON

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21857, 10 August 1936, Page 15

TROTTING AT ADDINGTON

£ Racing on a Heavy Track : '§' : ' ' • .. , ' ■ '' DE SOTO’S SPLENDID RECORD r . ■ Sea Gift Trots Great Race

Trotting is essentially a fine weather and dry track sport, jnrt the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club was not favoured with good conditions when presenting the first pro* gramme of the Season at Addington on Saturday. Up till early oq Friday morning there was every indication of fine weather, but later heavy rain put the track in a condition from which there could be little chance of recovery by the time the races commenced. The weather remained fine, but the course was in bad order—worse,- in fact, than might generally have been expected. It remained sticky and treacherous for the whole day. • packers were afraid to speculate with their usual confidence, end many of the horses found themselves all at sea in the unusual conditions and quite failed to Justify any support that bad been accorded them. With racing on a fast track the totalizator investments would far have exceeded the £37,920 which was handled and represented an increase of £6741 10s on the £31,178 10s invested on the first day last year, when the meeting was held In fine weather and on a fast track.

The increase in totalisator receipts must be gratifying to the elob’s officials, but apparently no effort was made to observe a yule of trotting which says the interval between races, except on one occasion each day, shall not exceed 35 minutes. Other clubs with poorer equipment than Addington possesses have shown that the observance of this rule is possible, and the public appreciates, and will help, any club that studies the convenience of its patrons. The delays commenced early in the afternoon, for the all-clear signal for the second race was given nine minutes after the advertised time, the third race was II minutes late, the fourth 21 minutes, the fifth started at 3.10 pan. instead of 2.35 pan., the sixth at 3.47 pan. instead of 3.10 pan., the seventh at 4.34 pan. instead-of 3.45 pan., and the last at 5.12 pan. instead of 4.20 pan.

The heavy track and interminable delays were disappointing features of a meeting that attracted some very good horses and produced some highclass performances. De Soto, who had established the very creditable record : of winning 10 races during the season Just closed, gave another taste of his quality when he won the August Handicap after a fine display of gameness . and stamina. And another outstanding performance was given by the unhoppled trotter Sea Gift, who gave the public a rare treat when she conceded 84 yards and defeat to a field of good class trotters. The troubles of backers commenced early when Rustle. Mabel Chimes, and ' Norman Fox filled the places in the ? Introductory Handicap, and the de- ; feat of a hot favourite in Blair Athol by a good pacer in Golden Mist further complicated matters. 80110 paid double figures when he finished second to De Soto, and in the next race Village Guy also returned his supporters a handsome price. Sea Gift’s dividend was more than £3O, and while Bonny Azure returned some of the lost money the defeat of Gamble by Guy Junior again sent the money into a very event marked the only rdal fuc&ess for backers, for the three placed horses Were well supported. While many horses were short of work because of the bad weather of the last few weeks and others all at tea in the heavy «*oing, the racing showed that there is material for the best class racing and there is promise of splendid contests during the remainder of the meeting. Details of the racing are as follows: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, Of 200 so vs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 36sec class One mile and a half. . t. 3—W. Hosking’s b g RUSTLE by Nelson Bingen—Jingle mare 12yrs '.scr .. .. J. S. Shaw 1 13.12 J. Freeth’s b m Mabel Chimes - lOyrs 24 .. S, A. Eagan 2 19.15 T. G. Fox’s b g Norman Fox 9yrs scr. .. , ■ Owner S •J. 9—B. J. Roulston’s b m Gala Day 9yrs scr .. .. A. Bryce 0 12.13 E. C. McDermott's ch m Little Beta 6yrs scr .. .. Owner 0 11.14 J, C. South’s b m Resound lOyrs scr .. .. E. J. ; Smith 0 S. I—W. R. Anderson’s b m Sister Mary 7yrs scr J. Bryce, jun. 0 18.10—C. May’s bra Tyrone Lass 7yrs - ' scr .. .. V. Albom 0 7.lo—Miss M. Moloney’s b g Worthy i Star lOyrs scr .. L. F. Berkett 0 r,f. 6—H. G. Cook’s blk g Amonos Byrs , 12 .. .. T. H. McKenzie 0 4.. 4—A. F. C. Rushton’s br g Great ; Wood Byrs 12 ... .. Owner* 0 «. s—Mrs H. M. Jopp’s. b m Helen’s Bay 6yrs 12 P. Gallagher 0 3. B—J. Morrison's blk g Silk Coat v_' lOyrs 12 .. .. R. Townley 0 17— G. H. Murfltfs blk g Header '■■■' Oyrs 24 ..... Owner 0 • * 3—M. Holmes’s ch m Kulnl 7yrs , 24 .. . .. Owner 0 1 2—W. T. Lowe’s b g Reward 7yrs - Franks’s hj g Gan ton 9yrs 36 ~ .. 1 ‘ . Owner 0 j —Mrs E. Berryman’s ch g Wahaooka Byrs 48 .. C. S. Donald 0 Rustle and Kulnl were bracketed on rate totalisator. -Going down the back Rustle led from Jwla Day, Great Wpod, Tyrone Lass, and Reward. -With a round covered Reward had charge from Gala Day, Rustle, and ■«abel Chimes. Rustle was in charge ■gain going down the back, and was followed into the straight by Gala Day, . "Monos. Reward, and Mabel Chimes. *wue stayed on to win by a length and•half from -Mabel Chimes, with Norman fJ* two lengths away. Gala Day was SMrth. Times—3min 45 3-ssec, Smin 44 , *fsec, Smin 46 3-ssec. Winner trained J. S. Shaw, Addington. ADVANCE HANDICAP, W 200 sovs: second horse 40 sovs, and ralrd horse 20 sovs from stake. 2mln «4sec class. One mile and a quarter. 2—H. J, Delargey’s b g GOLDEN ■ MIST by Rey de Oro—Nan .Brent , syrs scr .. .. D. C. Watts 1 *• I—G. Stanley’s ch g Blair Athol ■ 4yrs 12 .-. .. S. A. Edwards 2 r 4—J. r. McKenzie’s blk hj Gallant . m Knight 6yrs 12 .. A. Cranston 3 .19,10 J. e. Mcßride’s b g Brough- « 6yrs scr .. R. B. Berry 0 o* ■*—A. Donnellan’s ch g Cadiz 6yrs „ scr .. . F. G. Holmes 0 ’i-r ’—Mrs M. A. Suttie’s b g Pull Hand oyrs scr .. C. Tasker 0 ■ ■ B—A. Read’s b g Wild Dreams Byrs , £ cr .. .. J. Behms 0 ■* 3—Mrs W. G. Clark’s b m Stirling Lady syrs 12 .. M. C. McTigue 0 *• O—C. Davey’s b g Grand Finale l» 24 J. Bryce, jun, 0 • • > £i‘ Sla ck’s b g Lone Derby Vyrs .. .. Owner 0 ? , »■ B-J. Walsh’s br m Kibo 6yrs 24 11 „ G - McKendry 0 "~W. R. m. Pearce’s ch g Rayon . . QOrsyrs24 L. O. Thomas 0 • 1116 stands Blair Athol was folWild Dreams, Golden Mist, StirLady, Cadiz, and Full Hand. With R mile to cover Blair- Athol and Dreams still had charge, and led 3“ the from Golden Mist and "•Bant Knight. Golden Mist finished SS. Gallant Knight four lengths away. - »s r g was fourth. Times—2min 2n fin 51 2-ssec. Smin 0 2-ssec. u ’’T® trained by J. Henderson. Oamaru. AUGUST HANDICAP. - . 529 ®°. Vs : second horse ISO sovs. »d ‘■-.£tr,ry«iira horse-100 sovs from stake. 4mln class, .Two miles. ■ Johnston's b g DE SOTO by';, ■ de Oro—Bribery mare 6yrs 12 ' J.'Bryce, ,jun. 1 G - Wells’s br g Rollo llyrs 24. isS „ • L. A. Maidens . 2 •fv-m'tTr 0 ’ J ’ Barton’s ch g Grand Mogul, dfeS®**** l * W . J. Fraser, jum * IIP; J »4r. - .

4. 4—P. G. Alexandre’s ch m Gold Tinge lOyrs scr .. M. Stewart 0 9. 10—D. A. Withers’s b g Kingcraft llyrs scr .. .. G. Withers 0 10. 9—Mrs M. E. Gleeson’s ch. m Queen Author 7yrs scr .. C. King 0 6. 5—J. R. McKenzie’s b g Taxpayer 7yrs scr .. A. Cranston 0 7. B—G. Stanley’s b g_ Llewellyn’s Pride 6yrs 12 .. G. McKendry 0 2.3 G. J. Barton’s b g Tempest 7yrs 24 .. D. C. Watts 0 5. 6—J. Mcßride’s b g Rey Spec 6yrs 24 .. .. R. B. Berry 0 3. 2—D. Wlndle’s b g Willow Wave lOyrs 24 .. .. O. E. Hooper 0 3. 2—F, E. Sutton’s b g Sunny Morn lOyrs 36 .. .. F. Holmes 0 8. 7—E. F. C. Hinds’s b g Harold Logan 13yrs 84 .. L. O. Thomas 0 Grand Mogul and Tempest and Willow Wave and Sunny Morn were bracketed on the totalisator. With balf a mile covered Gold Tinge. De Soto, Grand Mogul, and Taxpayer were the leaders. De Soto and Gold Tinge led down the back, and were followed past the stands by Taxpayer, Queen Author,‘Grand Mogul, and Kingcraft. The leaders were the same with half a mile to go, for De Soto to lead into the straight from Gold Tinge. Grand Mogul, Taxpayer, and Rollo. De Soto stayed on to win by a length from Rollo, with Grand Mogul half a length away. Gold Tinge wasfourth. <Tlmes—4min 45sec. 4min 44 1-5 sec. 4min 46 2-ssec. Winner trained by T. Logan. Hororata. TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs: second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. 4min - #sec class. Two miles. Grice’s hj g VILLAGE GUY * ’bjr Guy Parrish —Colpne Pointer 6yrs 12 .. ... M. Holmes 1 8. B—G. E. King’s ch g On Parade 7yrs scr .. J. Bryce, jun. 2 2. Aitcheson’s b m Southern Smile 6yrS scr .. F. G. Holmes 3 10. JO—M. C. McTigue’s b g Eighteen Carat 6yrs scr .. Owner 0 4. 3—J.* Murray’s br m Falrhaven 7yrs scr .. .. O. E. Hooper 0 1. I—J. E. and H. L. August’s ch f Frisco Lady 4yrs scr .. M. Stewart 0 3. 4—Ward and Smith’s blk g Happy Knight 6yrs scr .. J. Walsh 0 7. 7—J. R. McCully’s ch m Radiant Gold syrs scr .. C. King 0 8. 9—W. McDonald’s b g Treasure Bond syrs scr .. J. Bryce 0 11. 11—Mrs J. M. Rooney’s blk m Marie Celeste lOyrs 24 ' L. A. Maidens 0 5. 5—W. J. Doyle’s ch g Subsidy syrs • 24 .. .. •• Owner 0 4. 3—E. Sanders’s b g Big Author Byrs 36 .. .. F. Holmes 0 12. 12— H. M. Lynch’s br'm Isabel Derby syrs 36 .. .. J. J. Kennerley 0 13. 13—Miss M. Moloney’s b m Plain Pearl Byrs 36 .. L. F. Berkett 0 Falrhaven and Big Author were bracketed on the totalisator. With four furlongs covered, Village Guy was followed by On Parade, Radiant Gold, Happy Knight, Falrhaven, and Southern Smile. Over the next circuit the leaders maintained their positions, and with half a mile to go the order was Village Guy, Southern Smile, Radiant Gold, and Happy Knight. Village Guy was followed into the straight by Marie Celeste, On Parade, Southern Smile, and Happy Knight. Villaged Guy stayed on to win By a length from On Parade, with Southern Smile a neck away. Marie. Celeste was fourth. Times—4mln 50 3-ssec, 4mln 51 4-ssec, 4mln 52sec. Winner trained by owner, Tinwald. ' STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3mln 29sec class. One mile land a half. 9. 7—Archer and McFarlane’s b m SEA GIFT by Wrack—Paul Huon mare 7yrs 84 .. .. E. J. Smith 1 6. 6—o. J. Barton’s br g Teviot Downs lOyrs 36 .. J. Fraser, jun; 2 •1. 2—H. Hewson’s b m Discord 6yrs 24 .. .. .. R. J. Rapley 3 2. I—H. Stafford’s b g Flotsam Byrs scr •. ~ .. M. Holmes 0 8. B—E. C. McDermott’s b m Garner Byrs scr .. . • • • Owner 0 ,3. 3—A. Pope’s b g Guy o’ Mine lOyrs scr .. ■*.. L. O. Thomas 0 10. B—Mrs M. Kingsland’s b g New Metford 12yrs scr .. J. Pringle 0 7. 10—A. M. Vile’s br g Sandy N. Byrs scr .. .. •• R- Motz 0 4. 5—F. Doherty's b m Norma Bingen lOyrs 24 •• -. D. C. Watts 0 5 4—R. D. Kennerley’s b m Bessie Parrish llyrs 48 .. J. J. Kennerley 0 11. 11—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.’s, b g Wrackler lOyrs 60 ~ L. A. Maidens 0 Flotsam led down the back from New Metford, Norma Bingen, Sandy N.. and Teviot Downs. With a round covered Flotsam and New Metford were followed by Norma Bingen,-Bessie Parrish, Teviot Downs, Sea Gift, and Discord. Flotsam led into the straight from Teviot Downs. Norma Bingen, Sea Gift, and Discord. Sea Gift finished strongly to win by a short head from Teviot Downs, with Discord three lengths away. New Metford was fourth. Times—Smin 37sec, 3min 41 l-ssec, Smin 42 2-ssec. Winner trained by E. J. Smith, Prebbleton, QUEEN MARY HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse t>o sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. 4mln 34sec class. Two miles. 1 I—S. G. Hedley’s b m BONNY AZURE by Blue Mountain King— Bonnie Bingen syrs 24 _ hj. O. Thomas 1 6. 6—H. Murphy’s ch g Craganour Byrs 48 .. .. S. A. Edwards 2 4. 4—C. P. Cameron's br g Avernus Byrs 48 .. .. G. McKendry 3 7. 7-J. Bell. jun.’s, b g Gay Gordon 2. and McFarlane’s b g . Noble Prince 6yrs 5. 5—M. C. McTigue’s br m Waress 6yrs scr .. • • • • Owner 0 3 3—J. R. Simpson’s b hj Bingen Palm 6yrs 24 .. •• Owntr 0 Waress led past the stands from Avernus, Bingen Palm, -Craganour, and Bonny Azure. Avernus was the leader down the back, and was followed by B . oa ”y with six furlongs to coyer. At the halfmile Bonny Azure had charge, to lead Into the straight from Avernus, Craganour. and Bingen Palm. Bonny Azure K’don to win by three lengths from Craganour, with Avernus tour lengths awav Waress was fourth., Times-4mln 4mte sisec. ner trained by L. O. Thomas, Lower Hut*,

SELWYIt HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake, 2mta 47sec class. One mile and a quarter.. 9. 5—C. P. Cameron’s b g GUY JUNIOR by Beal Guy—Princess Perfection 6yrs 24 .. G, McKendry 1 8. B—T. H. McGirr’s b g Reporter 6yrs 12 •• •• Owner 2 L I—Mrs E. Butcher’s ch hj Gamble syrs 24 .. .. S. A. : Edwards 3 10. 10—A. W. Chinnery’s b g Aristotle 9yrs scr .. • • .. R. Motz 0 12. 12—D. O’Keefe’s ch g John Jinks flyrs scr • • .. P. Gallagher 0 3. 3—F. W. McGill’s ch m Rocks Ahead 6yrs scr .. •• J• Walsh 0 4. 4—Mrs A. E. Stribling’s b g Young Frank Byrs scr .. H. Marshall 0 9. 9—D. Rodgers’s blk g Gunfire 9yrs 12 .. G. Mouritz 0 8. 7—C.’ S. Donald's b g Mocast Byrs 12 .. .. J. Bryce, jun. P 7. 6—G. J. Barton’s br m Homeward Byrs 12 .. .. J. Fraser jun. 0 11. 11— W. Hosking’s blk g Francis Bin- fl coin lOyrs 24 J. S. Shaw 0 2. 2 J. Westerraan’s b g Graham Direct syrs 24 .. F. G. Holmes 0

‘With four furlongs' covered, Young Frank had charge from Aristotle, Mocast, Rocks Ahead, Reporter, Homeward, and Guy Junior. Passing the three furlongs post Young Frank and Rocks Ahead led from Reporter. Rocks Ahead entered the straight first, followed by Young Frank and Reporter. Guy Junior finished well to win by a length from Reporter, with Gamble two lengths away. Graham Direct was fourth. Times—2min 57 2-ssec, 2min 58 3-ssec. 2min 58 2-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Hals well. INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. 2mln 44sec class. One mile and a quarter. 2 I—Mrs W. Mackenzie’s b m SURE by Peter Chenault-Our Nurse Byrs S Q r .. S. A. Edwards 1 1 2—G. J. Barton's b g Cloudy Range ’ 7yrs scr .. .. J. Fraser, jun. 2 3 3—D. Rodgers’s bhj Supertax syrs scr .. .. R. Townley 3 6. 6— Mrs I. E. Sweetapple’s gr g Blqe Mountain 9yrs scr .. L. A. Maidens 0 7. B—Mrs D. R. Revell’s br m Grace McElwyn syrs scr .. R. B. Berry 0 5. 5—J. Mcßride's b g Key Spec 6yrs scr .. ~ E. C. McDermott 0 9 9 —c. P. Cameron’s b hj Sir Guy llyrs scr .. .. G. McKendry 0 il io—V. Alborn’s blk g Vesuvius 12yrs scr .. .. Owner 0 10 11— J. Gee’s b hj Kewpie’s i Triumph lOyrs 12 .. • • • • J- ?£ yce ® 8 7—F E. Sutton’s b g Sunny Morn ' lOyrs 12 .. F. Holmes 0 4 4—h. and L. Lovegrove’s ch g Worthy Light 7yrs 12 .. M. Holmes 0

Sure was the early leader, and was followed past the stands by Sir Guy. Kewple’s Triumph, Supertax, and Worthy Light. Sure maintained her position along the back, and entered the straight attended by Supertax, Cloudy Range, Sunny Morn, and Worthy Light. Sure went on to win by half a length from Cloudy Range, with Supertax a head away. Blue Mountain was fourth. Times—2min 55sec. 2min 55 l-ssec, 2min 55 2-ssec. Winner trained by S. A. Edwards, Addington.

NOTES ON THE RACING Unhoppled Trotters in Mud When the horses paraded for the Introductory Handicap the track was in a very bad state and backers, rather chary about speculation, made Reward and Sister Mary favourites on the win and place respectively. From the start it was quite evident a number of horses could not handle the going, and very shortly Gala Day. Tyrone Lass, Rustle, Little Rata, Reward. ResouAd, and Worthy Star were the only ones with apparently . a .„ ning chance. Reward had, a tarn at pacemaking, but soon retired in favour of Rustle, who cameo on at a steady pace, withstanding a challenge by Mabel Chimes to win comfortably, while Norman Fox passed a number of tiring horses in the straight to gain third money ahead of Amonos, Kuini, and Wahnooka. . . Rustic, who did his early racing in South Canterbury, was later sent to Auckland, whgre he enjoyed fair success. Recently he was taken oyer by J. S. Shaw, and this marked his first appearance in his new colours. The heavy track may have suited the winner, and once .fairly on the journey he did not appear in danger of defeat. Mabel Chimes was not prominent in the early stages, but she finished on well and in the straight made a bold bid to overhaul the leader. Norman Fox again showed a liking for heavy going, and both he and the runner-up paid really good prices on the place machine. Amonos showed fr .at speed in patches, and Kuini and iTahnooka, who were not prominent in the early stages, were trotting on solidly towards the end. Both may still further improve before the meeting is concluded. Reward and Sister Mary both found the heavy going troublesome, and Gala Day failed to run on. • Warm Favourite Beaten Because of the heavy going Greenmantle was withdrawn from the Advance Handicap, and his trainer, D. C., Watts, was enabled to take the drive behind Golden Mist. In this matter he showed very wise judgment, for after a well-driven race Watts landed Golden Mist a very decisive winner in front of a hot- favourite in Blair Athol. The favourite was the quickest to find his feet, and he straightaway rushed to the froht, his nearest attendants bsing Wild Dreams, Golden Mist, Sterling Lady, Cadiz, and Full Hand, this bunch being some distance ahead of the others, who were headed by Grand Finale. Although Broughshane made a forward move going down the back and several faded out, Blair Athol was first into the straight, followed by Golden Mist and Wild Dreams, who tangled. In the centre of the track Gold.en Mist had the advantage of the better going, while Blair Athol struggled along valiantly in the mud near the rails. Golden Mist proved superior and scored a clear cut victory, while Gallant Knight, finishing strongly, got up in time to deprive Wild Dreams of third money. Sterling Lady and Broughshane followed the first four horses. Golden Mist registered a good performance, and could possibly have in-

creased his. advantage had Wf desired. He waf . driven a - “JJ and Watts used a wse discarehon m his choice of the track throughout tne Blair Athol was beatim bis performance was full of , tira ij y was no mean task to make P raC j eter _ all the running and put up a de mined battle when conditions war against him. Only a f^ r ‘^„ hr , rs p Blair Athol is a splendid racehorse and chockful of gameness. When track conditions are b'®. lay probably give a much better dispi y against the older horses he is askea to meet. Gallant Knight'impressed by nis finishing run, for he baoiy placed in the early stages, an seemed he was only becoming to the going when the race wasneax y over. He will do better. Full Ham* was never going kindly, but Dreams went a solid race, and but xor a break two furlongs from home ne would almost certainly have been the money. Cadiz faded out with halt the journey covered andKiboan Rayon d’Or never looked like taking a hand in the finish. A Pacer of Class De Soto added -to his splendid record of the last 12 months when he defeated a goad class .field m tne August Handicap, and in domg so considerably improved his prospects of qualifying for the New Zeala Cl A’ quick beginning soon found Gold Tinge and De Soto m the tourney for the greater .part of the the.pair acted as closely bunched field. With half the journey covered Gold Tinge a P., Soto were the leaders, while follow ing closely were Queen Author, Grand Mogul. Kmgcraii, Llewellyn’s Pride, Rolio, Willow Wava Tempest, Sunny Morn, Key Spec, an Harold Logan, and with a round™ go the order was the same. From the half-mile post the race ,^ aS rSd run in earnest, and in ,^ ur P~ ts + 0 Mogul and Taxpayer made efforts to get to the leaders, and Harold Logan raised a cheer from the crow made a burst on the outside of tne field three furlongs from home. Ex citement grew intense as De Soto an Gold Tinge entered the straight , almost on terms, but it was not long before Gold Tinge failed and -De Soto tad an advantage from his field. Grand Mogul came fast and Bryce drew the whip on De Soto at the furlong post while Hollo was putting m a great run. De Soto hung on gamely and, though doing his best, he had a c lea length in his favour as the post was reached, while close up behind Rolio was Grand Mogul with Gold Tinge, Harold Logan, Rey Spec, and Kingcraft following, and Queen Author, who broke, tailing the field. The win was very popular, for besides being a favourite on the machine, De Soto had been most consistent in his racing. This marked 11 wins in less than 12 months, and even with such a fine record there is nothing to say De Soto cannot still further improve. He has proved himself a splendid racehorse over all distances, and in all kinds of going. This is the true test of a horse’s greatness. J. Bryce, jun., has been associated wltn De Soto in practically all his victories, and is the one horseman who thoroughly understands the gelding. Rolio, who had been off the racecourse for a good period, found conditions to his liking, and he fairly revelled in the heavy going when other horses were beginning to feel the strain. Grand Mogul made a fine effort to win, but at no stage did he appear to be handling the track with the confidence that has marked his displays on firm going. Too much notice need not be taken of his defeat, for he put up a great race under conditions he did not appreciate. Gold Tinge, with a reputation for performances on heavy tracks, acted as pacemaker with De Soto, and it was only a furlong from home that the strain told on her. Her effort was distinctly creditable.

Harold Logan was in fifth place at the finish, and while having no chance with the placed horses his form suggested he is not the back-number he is imagined to be. With a shorter limit his prospects will improve. Willow Wave was perhaps unlucky in meeting interference at a critical stage of the race, but Taxpayer, Llewellyn’s Pride, and Sunny JMorn never looked like winners over the later stages, and Tempest did not" relish the conditions

Frisco Lady Fails On both machines, Frisco Lady was backed down to a very short price in the Trial Handicap, but at no stage of the race did she look a winner, although she was putting in good work when she ran into a pocket more than two furlongs from home. The winner was Village Guy, who quickly raced to the front and made all his own running. When Village Guy hit the front, his nearest attendants were On Parade. Radiant Gold, Happy Knight, Fairhaven, Southern Smile, and Marie’Celeste, and in a slow-run race, the order was practically the same throughout. No driver appeared anxious to deprive Village Guy and M. Holmes of the pacemaker’s position, and so the field raced along to the half-mile post, at which stage Marie Celeste put in a sharp burst." She followed Village Guy into the straight, closely attended by On Parade, Southern Smile, and Happy Knight. Village Guy won comfortably by a length, and On Parade was only a neck in front of Southern Smile, who made a sharp dash at the finish, to defeat Marie Celeste for third place. Radiant Gold, Happy Knight, and Big Author were next to finish.

Village Guy was one of the few en-, gaged that appeared to be quite at home in the going, but it would not surprise to find more than one who finished behind him improving considerably before the meeting is concluded. On Parade again paced solidly

and fought on gamely, showing a stamina that is not usually credited to hun. Southern Smile was always in the leading division, but In the straight she got into a position that did not allow her to challenge the leader, and she just managed to get into a place as the post was reached. Big Author was closer at the finish than at any other part of the race, and while Frisco Lady failed rather badly, she will do better when the track is in better order. Happy Knight showed speed, but at times was unsteady in his gait, and Isabel Derby was hopeless from the start.

Sea Gilt’s Great Race Sea Gift is regarded as one of the best trotters ever raced in New Zealand, and it was surprising to find her so poorly, supported on the win machine in the Stewards’ Handicap, and she paid a dividend of more than £3O.

It was a good class field that paraded and .Flotsam at once went to the front, followed by New Metford, Norma Bingen, and Sandy N., while Discord, who broke after going a furlong, was at the rear of the field. While Flotsam continued to make the running from New Metford. Teviot Downs, and Bessie Parrish, the interest of the crowd was centred on Sea Gift, who trotted splendidly from the start, and Discord, who had again settled to her work. The latter was showing as much speed as Sea Gift, and the pair were gradually overhauling the leaders. Rounding the top turn, Discord shot in to the rails, while Sea Gift continued her run on the outside. At the straight entrance, the order was Flotsam. Teviot Downs, Norma Bingen, Sea Gift, and Discord. The excitement grew intense as Sea Gift gradually overhauled the field, and when Flotsam broke Teviot Downs was left in charge. In a great race to the post Sea Gift just got up to win while Discord was in third place, three lengths away, followed by New Metford, Flotsam, Guy o’ Mine, and Norma Bingen.

Sea Gift’s, win was the most popular of the day, and she and her driver deserved the cheers that greeted them on return to the birdcage. A quick beginning soon found the 84 yards handicap reduced, but Sea Gift had to be kept up to her work all the way. It was a sterling performance by as plucky a mare as has graced a race track. Her driver, E. J. Smith, must also be given a word of praise for his excellent judgment/ and for the condition in which he produced his favourite.

Teviot Downs went the full journey without a mistake, and on a track that encouraged him to hit out freely he showed a lot of speed and a good deal of stamina.

The unlucky mare of the race, however, was Discord, who made one of her few mistakes shortly after the start, and from then on had to concede Sea Gift a start. Once settled down, she gave a remarkable display of trotting, and it seemed she might have won had her driver begn prepared to trail the ’champion on the outside rather than elect to go for the rails and the heavier going. She was plainly hampered in the straight, and even in defeat she proved herself one of the best trotters of the day. The others were plainly outclassed by the placed horses, but Guy o’ Mftie, who broke at the start, showed exceptional speed later in the race. Flotsam will do better on a firmer track. From Auckland

The Queen Mary Handicap was not a good race, but it served to introduce to Addington racegoers a very fine filly in Bonny Azure, who has done most of her racing in the North Island.

Waress shot away from her field at the start, but with less than a round covered she was passed by Avemus, while Bonny Azure, Craganour, and Bingen Palm were handy. The field raced in this order to the straight, but in the run home Bonny Azure proved all too good for Craganour, and won by three lengths, while four lengths away was Avemus, followed by Bingen Palm and Gay Gordon. The winner showed herself to be a good pacer under adverse conditions, and another win should soon come her way. Craganour had every chance but failed rather badly in the straight, while Bingen Palm gave a very mixed display, showing great speed in the straights and losing all his advantage on the turns. Noble Prince failed to begin correctly, and was always at the rear of the field. The Favourites Beaten

Guy Junior proved himself the best horse in the Selwyn Handicap, and, patiently handled by G. McKendry, he came with a good burst at the finish to beat Reporter, Gamble, and Graham Direct. Young Frank, as usual, was quickest away from the barrier, and, With half a mile covered, he was showing the way to Aristotle, Mocast, Rocks Ahead, Reporter, Homeward, Guy Junior, John Jinks and Gamble. This order was maintained until the three furlongs post, when Guy Junior improved his position, and Gamble also made a sensational burst. Rocks Ahead, Young Frank, and Reporter were first into the straight, but the former pair failed, and Reporter was left in charge. He made a valiant fight against Guy Junior, but the latter won handily and Gamble, with a good effort, tended third money. He was followed by Graham Direct, John Jinks, and Aristotle. Guy Junior won on his merits, for he began well, was always handily placed, and came away at the right end. Reporter showed a return to his best form, but Gamble appeared to get into trouble three furlongs from home. The race would probably improve him. Graham Direct’s performance was little inferior to that of Gamble, and another meeting between the pair should prove,,.exciting. Rocks Ahead, Young Frank, John Jinks, Homeward, and Aristotle all raced well until real business commenced.

An Overdue Win

The final event was run in semidarkness, and it was almost impossible to distinguish the different horses in the back stretch. Sure was the smartest to begin, and she made the pace from Sir Guy, Cloudy Range, Kewpie’s Triumph, Supertax. Worthy Light, and Sunny Mom, and the order was practically unchanged to the straight entrance, where most prominent were Supertax, Sure. Cloudy Range, Sunny Mom, and Worthy Light. A hard battle to the post saw Sure just beat the fasterfinishing Cloudy Range, with Supertax only a head away, just in front of Blue Mountain, who finished well, and Sunny Mom. Sure’s win was overdue, but she registered a fine performance, and, leading from the start, she won on her merits. Cloudy Range was always in the firing line, and he finished at a great rate, to head off Supertax, Blue Mountain, who has had a good spell from the race track, showed he is back to form, and may be looked to for a better performance very soon. Worthy Light went a solid race, and may improve. The best of the remainder was Sunny Morn.

SECOND DAY’S HANDICAPS

IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 4mln 49sec class. Two miles. Amonos scr Kulni .. l2 Gala Day ..scr Mataunga .. 12 Helen’s Bay .. scr Reward .. 18 Isabel Patch scr Header .. 24 Norman Pox sc Real Belle .. 24 Little Reta .. scr Ruin ..24 Resound .. scr Mabel Chimes 38 Renova .. scr Ganton .. 48 Silk Coat .. scr Wahnoaka .. 60 Sister Mary . ’ scr Raclaim .. 72 "Worthy Star scr • Sandy N. 84 Great Wood .. scr

DASH HANDICAP (in saddle), ol 200 sovs. 2mln 13sec class. One mile, Aristotle .. scr Grand Mogul 13 John Jinks .. scr Gunfire ~13 Logan’s Pride scr Homeward .. IS Noble Prince scr Mocast ‘ ..12 Pronto Bingen scr Queen Author 12 Rocks Ahead scr Reporter .. 12 Young Frank scr RSydus .. 24 Craganour .. 12 Kingcraft .. 48 Francis Lincoln 12 KING EDWARD HANDICAP, of 700 SOVS. 4min Msec class. Two miles. Gold Tinge scr Willow Wave 13 Grand Mogul scr De Soto .. 24 Llewellyn’s Gamble .. 24 Pride scr Graham Direct 24 Taxpayer .. scr Sir Guy .. 24 Vesuvius .. scr Sunny Mom .. 24 Rey Spec .. 12 Blue Mountain 36 Rolio j.. 12 Red Shadow 48 Sure .. 12 Worthy Light 48 Tempest 12 Harold Logan 72 BELGIUM HANDICAP, of 250 sow. *mte 40sec class. Two miles. Blair Athol .. scr Southern Smile scr Eighteen Carat scr Stirling Lady scr Fairhaven scr Treasure Bond scr Frisco Lady .. scr Golden Mist .. 12 Full Hand .. scr On Parade 12 Gallant Knight scr Marie Celeste 24 Greenmantle scr Real Burton .. 24 Happy Knight scr Subsidy .. 24 Klbo ..scr Big Author .. 38 Lone Derby .. scr Isabel Derby 38 Racketeer .. scr Pot Luck .. 48 Radiant Gold scr Village Guy .. 48 Rayon d’Or ..scr LINCOLN HANDICAP, ol 250 sovs. 2min 48sec class. One mile and a quarter. Arachne .. set Subsidy ~ scr Chechahco scr Wilbur White scr Golden Cross scr Aristotle .. 12 Isabel Derby scr Noble Prince 12 Plain Pearl .. scr Peter Locanda 12 Pot Luck .. scr Young Frank 12 Rongomal .. scr AVON HANDICAP, ol 250 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 3mln 29sec class. One mile and a half. Garner .. scr Norma Bingen 24 Guy o’ Mine scr Air Flow .. 30 Flotsam .. scr Teviot Downs 38 King's Guard scr Bessie Parrish 48 New Metford scr Writer .. 48 Reclaim .. scr Nicoya .. 60 Sandy N. .. scr Wrackler .. 60 Discord .. 24 Sea Gift .. 98 CANTERBURY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 4min 34sec class. Two miles. Gay Gordon scr Bingen Palm 24 Rocks Ahead scr Avernus .. 48 Royal Drusus scr Bonny Azure 48 Waress .. scr Gunfire .. 48 Homeward ..12 SPEEDWAY HANDICAP, of 250 SOVS. 2mln 12sec class. One mile. , Aristotle .. scr Bingen Palm 12 Bonny Azure scr Cloudy Range 12 Craganour ..scr De Soto .. 12 Grand Mogul scr Grace McEiwyn 12 Homeward .. scr Guy Junior .. ,12 Llewellyn’s Raydus .. 12 Pride scr Rey Spec .. 12 Mocast. .. scr Supertax .. 12 Pronto Bingen scr Vesuvius .. 12 Queen Author scr Kewpie's Reporter .. scr Triumph 24 Rocks Ahead scr Sure .. 24 War Buoy .. scr Taxpayer .. 24 Willow Wave scr Worthy Light 24

“D.C.L.” RACE—- — SCOTCH WHISKY.

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WAIMATE HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE MEETING SHOWS PROFIT (THE PRESS Special Service.] WAIMATE, August 9, The master; Captain N. A. Rattray, presided at a meeting of the committee of the Waimate District Hunt Club, at which an interim statement was presented by the secretary, Mr A. J. Hoskins, showing that the steeplechase meeting had made a profit of £lO5 18s lOd. Receipts amounted to £770 14s 9d, and expenditure to £664 15s lid. The secretary reported a considerable increase in totalisator investments and gate receipts. The chairman said that if the 2i per cent, rebate were received the profit would be about £IBO. The stand double in the Hunt Club Cup event was discussed, and it was agreed to consider lengthening the distance between the fences and increasing the distance of one race to two miles and a Charter. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT CLUB A PROFITABLE MEETING A profit of £ 140, made from the recent steeplechase meeting at Washdyke conducted by the South Canterbury Hunt, was reported to a meeting of the committee, over which Mr C. L. Orbell presided. Gratification was expressed at the result of the meeting, the chairman reporting that the recent ball had also shown a profit, and that a further rebate from the Government was to be expected.