SUCCESSFUL TROTTING MEETING ENDS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21940, 14 November 1936, Page 18

SUCCESSFUL TROTTING MEETING ENDS

Harold Logan Wins Free for All OLD FAVOURITE DECORATED WITH GARLAND OF FLOWERS Big Increase in Totalisator Investments The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting" Club’s Spring Meeting was concluded yesterday before one of the biggest crowds seen at Addington for many years, and the people saw some very interesting racing. The track was in excellent order and exceptional speed was shown by the winner of every race. The totalisator investments showed a big increase on last year’s figures, for £59,266 10s was handled against £40,988 10s on the third day last year. The total for the meeting was £ 150,717 10s, against £ 103,390 10s on the corresponding day last year. During the afternoon Mrs J. H. Williams decorated the old favourite, Harold Logan, with a garland of flowers to show the public’s appreciation of the great horse. The meeting is sup--4 posed to mark Harold Logan’s last appearance on a race track, but immediately after the presentation he proved that he was far from being a back number by winning the Free For All against the best horses in commission.

Harold Logan has been the. public’s idol for several years, and when he paraded in the birdcage admirers ehowercd him with rose petals, and when driven along the track by his old trainer, R. J. Humphreys, he was besieged by an admiring throng. For three-parts of the Free for AH Harold Logan "was not seriously considered as 8 likely winner, but when he began to put in telling strides in the straight tne enthusiasm of the crowd knew no bounds. - In their excitement spectators threw hats in the air and wildly cheered the little champion who . had provided so many thrills at Addington. The excitement did not die dqwil With the finish of the race, for ■when being cooled out in the saddling •naddock he was surrounded by a big crowd, many of whom went away wife wisps of hair from his tail No other horse has captured the he fj ts T horse-loving public as Harold Logan has done. In all his races he has been the honest trier, his quick starting has given many -thrills to his supporters, an'd in the most exciting finishes he has fought on with the determination and grit of the model standard-bred. With two New Zealand Cups and three .:Free for Alls to his credit, he retires ¥rom the race track the idol of the public. who regard him as the perfect "racehorse. In striking contrast to the bulldog finish of Harold Logan was tne vei y disappointing display of Indianapolis, who, after two very hard races on the opening days, showed a dislike to facing the barrier and no inclination to race. He showed no fire and was fairly outpaced by practically every other horse in the race. De Soto started in the principal handicap event, but even in his preliminary he was very sore, and it was not surprising to see him break up during the race. Not only did De Soto, a palpably unfit horse, ruin his own chances by his mistake, but he caused the Australian, New Derby, almost to coirie down. It is a pity that the connexions of De Soto produced the geldipg and a greater pity that the officials allowed him to start. He was plainly not In a condition to race. The Dunedin owner, Mr G. J. Barton, . had another good day, for Grand Mogul fairly outclassed the field in the Louisaon Handicap, and he was followed home by his stable mate, Cloudy Range. ‘ The Dominion Handicap resulted in a good win for Norma Bingen, after Wahnooka had made a determined challenge, while popular fancies in Discord and Sea Gilt left their backers lamenting. A splendid day of fast pacing and trotting marked the close of one of the most successful meetings held at Addington in recent years. Details are as follows: — HOLMWOOD HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 36sec class. One mile and a half. 8. B—F, E. Graham’s b g LAMENT by Wrack—Echo Syrs scr W. J. Doyle 1 7. 4—E. C. McDermott’s ch m Little Reta • 6yrs 30 .. .. Owner 2 12. 15— R. Townley’s b m Lady Sonoma 7yrs scr .. J. Pringle 3 8. 10— T. and W. B. McCone’s b g Gyrate lOyrs scr .. L. A. Maidens 0 17. 18— J. W. Borrell’s b g Indolent Byrs scr ~ S. C. Wright 0 14. 13—W, R. AnderSon’s b m Sister Mary 7yrs scr ~ J. Pringle 0 2. 2-rrMTs H. M. Jopp’s b m Helen’s Bay 6yrs 12 .. P. Gallagher . 0 10. 7-AI. R, Frizzell's ch m Kuini 7yrs . . E. A. Berry 0 18. 18—Mrs F. -C. MeAulay’s ch m Real Belle gyrs 24 .. J. W. Thomas 0 11. 11— W. T. Lowe’s b g Reward 7yrs 24 H. B. Berry 0 16. 17—Mrs A. E. Strtbling’s b g Ruin Byrs 24 .. C. King 0 19. 19— J. Freeth’S b m Mabel Chimes lOyrs 36 .. .. S. A. Eagan 0 6. 6—C. Moran\ gr g Meadow King Byrs 36 - .. J. Bryce, jun. 0 12. I?—T. G. Fox’s b g Norman Fox 9yrs 36 .. Owner 0 1. I—E. R. Smith’s b g Walkatotprince Byrs 36 .. J. Fraser, jun. 0 10. 7—W. Hosking’s b g Rustle lOyrs 48 J. S. Shaw 0 9. 9—W. ■S, Bussell’s ch g Mataunga 9yt« 48 .. E. N. Kehnerley 0 15. 14— H. G. Cook’s blk g Amonos 9yrs 80 .. W. Barron 0 3. 3—E. G. Bridgens’s b m Polly Pan Byrs 60 .. F. J. Smith 0 4. s—Durbar Lodge. Ltd.’s b m Baclalm Byrs 60 .. M. Holmes 0 Kuini and Bustle were bracketed on the totalisator. Entering the back Lament had charge froth Indolent, Gyrate, and Ruin. With a round to cover Lady Sonoma was showing the w*y to Lament, Gyrate, Indolent, Ruin, Little Reta, Sister Mary, and Helen's Bay. The leaders were the same at the half mild Lady- Sonoma was followed into the straight by Lament, Gyrate, Little Reta, RacUlxn, and Sister Mary. In a close finish Lament beat Little Reta by a neck, with Lady. Sonoma two lengths away. Waikato Prince was fourth. Times—3mln 23 3-sscc, 3mln 20 4-ssec, 3mln 24 l-ssec. Winner -trained by W. J. Doyle, Doyleston. AUSTRALASIAN HANDICAP, Of 300 sow; second horse 60 sovs, and ‘bird horse 40 sovs from stake. 2min -iflee" -One mire and a quarter. 3. 3—G. Aitcheson’s b m SOUTHERN SMILE by Adloo Guy—Regina Logan 6Vrs 12 .. F. G. Holmes 1 2. 2-rG. J. Barton’s b m Plain Pearl Byrs scr .. J, Bryce, jun. 2 7. 7—M. B. Edwards’s blk hj Nobleman Tyrs 12 .. M. Stewart 3 4. 4—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.’s ch g Clro . scr .. L. A. Maidens 0 18. 9—XL E. Buchanan’s b g Golden . < ?*P I IF" .. R. Motz 0 *• *■ McTelgue’s b m Real Buro _ ~“ l scr .. Owner 0 o. B—W. J. Doyle’s ch g Subsidy Syrs ft 2-2 r BCr -- Owner 0 * A- Howell's ch g Wise Guy i' s Si « _ .. L. Frost 0 \ Barton's b m Rongomai I 's IS •' Ji Fraser, jun. 0 1 ■ - hr g Golden ft 11 I ¥ v • • F. Holmes 0 1 ■ lim.s b g Gay Cordon B' ***** ** -» Owner 0

1. I—H. Stafford’s b g Pot Luck 4yrs

24 .. M. Holmes 0 5. 6 —E. G. and F. A. Bridgens’s b g Nervie's Last Syrs 36 F. J. Smith 0 Plain Pearl and Rongomai and Golden Direct and Southern Smile were bracketed on the totalisator. Golden Direct, Plain Pearl; and Wise Guy were the early leaders, but passing the stands, Plain Pearl had charge from Subsidy, Wfse Guy. Rongomai, Nobleman, and Southern Smile. Plain Pearl and Subsidy showed the way down the back for Plain Pearl to lead into the straight from Rongomai, Southern Smile, and Nobleman. Southern Smile then drew out to win by two lengths from Plain Pearl, with Nobleman hall a length away. Nervie’s Last was fourth. Times—2min 41sec, 2min 42 3-Ssac, 2min 41 4-ssec. Winner trained by F. g: Holmes. Addington. LOUISSON HANDICAP, Of 1000 sovs; second horse 200 sovs, and third horse 125 sovs from stake. 4min 26sec class. Two miles. 1. I—G. J l . Barton’s ch g GRAND MOGUL by Adioo Guy—Logan’s Mission 6yrs scr .. D. C. Watts 1 1. I—G. J. Barton’s b g Cloudy Range 7yrs scr .. J. Fraser, jun. 2 10. B—E. F. C. Hinds’s b g Harold Logan 13yrs 48 .. R. Townley, jun. 3 4. 4—E. G. Wells's br g Rollo 9yrs scr L. Frost 4 13. 13—Rudd and Challis’s blk m Evicus 7yrs scr .. S. A. Edwards 0 3. 3—J. Westerman’a b g Graham Direct svrs scr .. F. G. Holmes 0 11. 11 —C. P.‘ Cameron’s b hj Sir Guy llyrs scr .. G. McKendry 0 6. s—Mrs E. K. Manger’s br g War Buoy 6yrs scr .. M. B. Edwards 0 7. 6—J. McDonald’s b g Glenrossie lOyrs 12 .. .. L. O. Thomas 0 8. J. King’s blk hj New Derby lOyrs 12 .. .. C. Robertson 0 4. 4—Mrs I. E. Sweetapple’s gr g Blue 'Mountain 9yrs 24 L. A. Maidens 0 2. 2 —C. Johnston’s ch g De Soto 6yrs 24 .. J. Bryce, jun. 0 12. 12— H. and L. Lovegroves ch g Worthy Light Syrs 24 M. Holmes 0 5. 7—J. Bryce’s ch hj Red Shadow 9yrs 36 .... Owner 0 9. 9 —P. Brown’s ch g Roi I’Or 13yrs 60 F. Holmes 0

Cloudv Range and Grand Mogul and Roll© and Blue Mountain were bracketed on the totalisator. Passing the stands. Grand Mogul was followed by Rollo, Evlcus, War Buoy. Cloudy Range, Blue Mountain, and De Soto. With another round covered. Grand Mogul was attended by Red Shadow, Hollo, Harold Logan, War Buoy, Evlcus, and Cloudy Range. The leader maintained his position going down the back the last time to lead into the straight from Cloudy Range, Rollo, Red Shadow, War Buoy, Evicus. and Blue Mountain. Grand Mogul stayed on to win My three lengths from Cloudy Range, with Harold Logan two lengths away. Rollo was fourth. Times—4rhin 21sec, 4min 22 2-ssec, 4mln 18 3-ssec. Winner trained by F. C. Dunlevy, Addington. SPRINTERS’ HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. 3min 28sec class. One mile and a half. 4. 3—J. E. and H. L. August’s ch f FRISCO LADY by Jack Potts— Daisy Pointer 4yrs 12 M. B. Edwards 1 8. 9—J. Walsh’s hr m Klbo Byrs scr G. McKendry 2 2.2— J. R. McKenzie's blk hj Gallant Knight 6yrs 24 .. A. Cranston 3 6. 7—A. W. Ebbetfs hr g-Broughshane 6yrs scr .. .. F. Holmes 0 10. 10—Mrs M. A. Suttie’s b g Full Hand 6yrs scr .. .. C. Tasker 0 9. B—W. Roche's gr g Racketeer 7yrs scr .. R. D. Kennerley 0 5. 6—Mrs M. Clarke’s b m Stirling Lady Syrs scr .. M, C. McTigue 0 14. 12— J. Craig’s b m Symmetry 9yrs scr .. .. C. King 0 13. 33 S. W. Kelly’s b g Valdor 4yrs scr R. B. Berry 0 1. I—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.’s b hj Casanova Syrs 12 .. L. A. Maidens 0 11. 14— J. Murray's br m Fairhaven 7yrs 12 .. O. E. Hooper 0 3. 4—D. C. Watts’s b g Greenmantle 6yrs 12 .. .. Owner 0 15. 16— S. W. Bennett’s b g Guymond 7yrs 12 .. E. C. McDermott 0 16. 15— J. Slack’s b g Lone Derby Syrs 12 .. R. Young 0 7. 5—G. E. King’s ch g On Parade Byrs 12 .. J. Bryce, jun. 0 12. 11—A. Brown’s b g Self 6yrs 12

S. A. Edwards 0 Going down the back. Broughshane led from Valdor, Lone Derby, ,Kibo, Sym-

metry, Gallant Knight, Greenmantle, and Frisco Lady. Broughshane and Ktbo were followed past the stands by Valdor, Lone i Derby. GreenmanUe. Gallant Knight, Symmetry, and Frisco Lady. Klbohad charge three furlongs from home and led ; into the straight from Gallant Knight. Broughshane, and Frisco Lady. The lastnamed finished well to win by four lengths from Kibo, with Gallant Knight a length and a half away, Broughshane was fourth. Times —3mln 14 4-ssec, 3mln 16 2-ssec. 3min 14 3-ssec. Winner trained by M. B. Edwards, Valdhurst. HORNBY HANDICAP, Of 300 so vs; second horse 60 so vs, and third, horse 40 sovs from stake. 2min 46sec class. One mile and a quarter. X. 2—J. E. Mcßride’s br g KEY SPEC by Bey de Oro—Logan Spec 7yrs 24 .. .. .F. G. Holmes 1 24 T. H. McGirr’s b g Reporter 6yrs 24 .. • • • • • Owner 2 9. io—R. A. Bebbington’s ch m Elvo 12vrs scr .. - - -. Owner 3 11. 11—A. W. Chlnnery’s b g Aristotle 9yrs scr .. • • .. R. Motz 0 12. 12—V. Alborn’s blk g Brentlight Hyrs scr •• .. Owner 0 3. I—L. A. Maidens's ch g Craganour Byrs scr .. .. .. Owner 0 3. I—Mrs J. M. Rooney’s blk m Marie Celeste lOyrs scr .. L. Frost 0 5. 3—F. W. McGill’s ch m Rocks Ahead 7yrs scr .. . .. J. Walsh 0 4. 7—S. G. b m Bonny Azure syrs scr .. .. L. O. Thomas 0 7. s—Mrs A. E. Stribllng’s b g Young Frank Byrs scr .. ~ G. King 0 10, 9—F. J. Smith’s Ch g Agile 7yrs 24 G. S. Smith 0 8. B—A. Quigley’s ch g George Rey lOyrs 24 .. F. Holmes 0 6. 6—D. Rodgers’s b hj Supertax 6yrs 36 .. .. R- Townley. jun. 0 Craganour and Marie Celeste were bracketed on the totalisator. Elvo began smartly, and was followed past the stands by Aristotle, Brentlight. Young Frank. Reporter. Supertax, and Rey Spec. The leaders were the same passing the half-mile, and Elvo was still in charge turning for home, with Supertax, Rey Spec, and Reporter next. Rey Spec did best in a Close finish to win by a neck from Reporter, with Elvo three lengths away. Supertax was fourth. Times—2min 40 l-ssec, 2min 40 2-ssec, 2mln 42 4-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Addington.

DOMINION HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs; second horse ,125 sovs, and third horse 75 sovs from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 4mln 38sec class. Two miles. 7. 7—F. Doherty’s b m NORMA BINGEN by Nelson Bingen—Norma Dillon lOyrs 24 .. D. C. Watts 1 3. 3—Mrs E. Berryman’s ch g Wah■v nooka Syrs 12 .. C. S. Donald 2 4. 4 —Durbar Lodge. Ltd.’s, b g Wrackler lOyrs 72 .. L. A. Maidens 3 5. s—Hi G. Cook’s blk g Amonos 9yrs scr .. •• •• W. Barron 0 9. 10— E. C. McDermott’s b m Garner Byrs scr .. .. .. Owner 0 12. 12—Wl J. Doyle's b g Mountain Mist llyrs scr V. Albom 0 8. 6—A. M. Vile’s br g Sandy N. Syrs scr .. .. .. R. Motz 0 2. 2—H..Hewson’s b m Discord 6yrs 24 .. .. R. J. Rapley 0 10. 9—R. D. Kennerley’s b rn Bessie Parrish llyrs 36 .. .. Owner 0 6. B—J. ManerS’s b g Nicoya llyrs 48 L. F. Berkett 0 1. I—Archer1 —Archer and McFarlane’s b m Sea Gift 6yrs 96 .. E. J. Smith 0 11. 11— W. T. Lowe’s br g Trampfast 16yrs 108 .. .. R. B-. Berry 0 With half a .mile covered Sandy N. led from Garner, Amonos, Discord, Norma Bingen, Bessie Parrish, and Wrackler. Passing the stands the last time Garner was showing the way to Discord, Bessie Parrish. Norma Bingen, Amonos, Wrackler, and Wahnooka. Three furlongs from home Garner and Discord were still the leaders, and led into the straight from Norma Bingen, Bessie Parrish, and Wrackler. Norma Bingen then drew out to win by a neck from Wahnooka, with Wrackler three lengths away. Garner was fourth. Times—4min 28 l-ssec. 4min 29 2-ssec, 4min 25sec. Winner trained by J. Henderson, Oamaru. LYTTELTON HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs; second horse 125 sovs, and third horse 75 sovs from stake. 4min 30sec class. Two miles. 4. 5—J. R. Simpson’s b hj BINGEN PALM by Nelson Bingen—Olive Palm Bvrs 12 .. Owner 1 2. 3—D Windle’s b g Willow Wave 10-ers 36 .. .. O. E. Hooper 2 5. 4—E. C. McDermott’s b g Raydus llyrs scr .. .. •. Owner 3 g. xo—L. and T. Turner’s blk m Emilias Way lOyrs scr .. S. M. August 0 8. 7—D. Rodgers’s b g Gunfire 9yrs scr .. .. R. Townley, :iun. 0 10. 9—W. Gleeson’s ch m Queen Author 7yrs 12 .. .. T. Gleeson 0 3. 2—J. B. Westerman’s b m Recess 7yrs 12 .. .. J. Brvce, jun. 0 6. 6—D. A. Withers's b g Kingcraft llyrs 24 .. .. .. Owner 0 1. 1-w-G. Stanlev’s b p Llewellyn’s Pride 7vrs 24 .. G. McKendry 0 7. r—v. Alborn’s blk g Vesuvius 13yrs 24 .. ... • • Owner 0 Passing the stands Raydus had charge from Recess. Emilius Way, Queen Author, Bingen Palm, L’mvellyn’s Pride, Vesuvius. Kingcraft, and Willow Wave. The leaders were the same over the next circhit, and with half a mile to cover the order was Raydus. Recess, Oueen Author, Emilius Wav. Llewellvn’s Pride, and Bingen Palm. Ravdus led into the straight, but Bingen Palm finished well to win by a neck from Willow Wave, with Raydus three lengths away. Emilius Wav was fourth. Times— Amin 23 3-ssec, 4mln 21 4-ssec, 4min 26sec. Winner trained by owner, Ngakawau. FREE-FOR-ALL, Of 400 sovs; second horse 100 sovs. and third horse 50 sovs from stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. 3—E. F. C. Hinds’s b g HAROLD LOGAN by Logan Pointer —Ivy Cole 14yrs .. R. Townley, jun. 1 1. I—G. J. Barton’s b g Tempest Syrs J. Bryce, jun. 2 5. 4—J. Bryce’s ch hj Red Shadow 9yrs Owner 3 2. 2—P. Brown’s ch g Roi rO r aged F. Holmes 0 4. 5—L. J. King’s blk hj New Derby lOyrs .. .. C. Robertson 0 8. B—C. P. Cameron's b g Guv Junior 6yrs .. .. G. McKendry o 1. I—G. J. Barton’s b hj Indianapolis 7yrs ... .. J. Fraser, iun. 0 6. 6—J. E. Mcßride’s br g Rev Spec 7yrs .. .. F. G. Holmes 0 7. 7—D. Rodgers’s b hj Supertax 6yrs G. Mouritz 0 Indianapolis and Tempest were bracketed on the totalisator.

Guy Junior took up the running from Harold Lopan, New Derby, and Tempest, and past the stands the order was Guy Junior, New Derb". Tempest, Roi I’Or, and Harold Lopan. The leaders were the same going down the back and into the straight, where Guv Junior was followed bv New Derbv, Tempest, Roi TOr, Red Shadow, and Harold Logan. In a great finish Harold Logan won by a length from Tempest, with Red Shadow a similar distance away. Roi I’Or was fourth. Times—2min 39sec, 2min 39 l-ssec, 2min

39 2-ssec. Winner trained by J. D. Smith. New Brighton. Winners of the rmce are: — Year. Owner. Winner. Time. 1914 R. T. Reid’s Eccentric .. 2 48 4-5 1915 J. Fleming’s Our Thorpe 2 41 2-5 1916 Mrs A. M. Seymour’s Admiral Wood . . 2 45 1917 J. Bryce’s Cathedral Chimes 2 42 3-5 1918 B. Jarden’s Author Dillon 2 45 4-5 1919 Exors. 3. Knight’s Author Dilion .. ..2 44 2-5 1920 Exors. J. Knight’s Author DillOn ■ . • . 2 11 3-5 1921 M. J. Hannon’s Albert Cling 2 9 3-5 1922 W. H. Norton’s Trix Pointer 2 9 2-6 1923 J. Duffy’s Logan Chief.. 2 7 3-5 1924 3. R- McKenzie’s Acron 2 3 3-5 1925 J. R. McKenzie’s Acron 2 4 3-5 1926 J. R. McKenzie’s Great Bingen . . ..29 1927 3. A. Duffy’s Native Chief 2 11 1-5 1928 3. 3. Kennerloy’a Peter Bingen - . ..2 88 4-5 1929 J. A. ' Mitchell’s Padlock 2 42 8-5 1930 W. McDonald’s King Pointer 2 39 4-5 1931 Miss E. Hinds’s Harold Logan .. 2 40 1932 P. Brown’s Roi I’Or .. 2 38 1-6 1933 Mrs M. Harrall’s Red Shadow .. .. 2 412-5 1934 E. F. C. Hinds’s Harold Logan . . . . 2 38 2-5 1935 G. 3. Barton’s Indianapolis 2 39 2-5 1936 E. F. C. Hinds’s Harold Logan .. .. 2 39 From 1920 to 1927 inclusive the distance was one mile. NOTES ON THE RACING A Solid Performance Lament won the Holmwood Handicap after being driven a very patient race by W. J. Doyle. The gelding was making his first appearance at the meeting and from start to finish trotted solidly. He was fully extended, but he won like a good racehorse. Lady Sonoma began quickly and with Gyrate. Lament, and Indolent in close order, the field raced down the back and into the straight. Passing the stand Lady Sonoma was the leader, and in a field that was quickly becoming bunched the most prominent were Lament; Gyrate, Indolent, Ruin, and Little Reta. The leaders were the same when the field straightened for home and at this stage Lament made a move closer to Lady Sonoma, while Gyrate was apparently feeling the strain. Little Reta at this stage made a fast run but just failed to reach the leader. Lady Sonoma hung on long enough to gain third place ahead of Waikato Prince. Gyrate, and Raclaim. The winner had shown fair form on the second day of the Greymouth meeting, when he was well beaten by Calm Queen. He is a trotter above the average and likely to do still better. Lady Sonoma found the task of pace-making just too much for her, but Little Reta’s effort was one of the best she has shown on the Addington Waikato Prince lost ground in the early stages, but his finishing run was impressive. Raclaim made up ground early, but failed to carry on her good work. Sister Mary, Helen’s Bay, and Norman Fox had every chance, but they failed badly over the last part. A Brilliant Pacer Southern Smile made an exhibition of the field opposed to her in the Australasian Handicap and after waiting on the leaders for the greater part of the journey she put in a brilliant burst from the three furlongs and fairly outclassed the field. Plain Pearl, Wise Guy, Golden Cross and Nobleman were the early pacemakers. with Subsidy handily placed. The field raced in close order all the way until the home run was commenced, at which stage Southern Smile put in her claim and the race was all over. Plain Pearl held on to gain second money ahead of Nobleman and Nervie’s Last. The winner proved herself a brilliant pacer and the ease with which she distanced her field showed her to be one of the best in her class. Plain Pearl has improved a lot, and will do still better. She may yet reach good class. Nobleman, in third place, defeated a number of very tired pacers, and Nervie’s Last, hard driven over the concluding stage, found the class too good. Rongomai broke in the straight when she appeared to have a chance. Wise Guy is a spent light. Subsidy faded out under pressure, and Pot Luck displayed no stamina. The time, 2min 41 sec, represented a good effort from a 2min 48sec mark. Bracketed Horses The Louisson Handicap found the bracketed horses Grand Mogul and Cloudy Range in the first two places and both ran great races. But the cheers that followed the horses were for Harold Logan who, from 48 yards behind, raced into third position as the post was reached. Although lacking his old-time speed. Harold Logan put up a splendid performance. Grand Mogul was the quickest to begin with Rollo, War Buoy, Evicus. Cloudy Range and Blue Mountain in close attendance. The order was little changed for the greater part of the journey, although the back-markers Red Shadow, Harold Logan, and Roi I’Or all picked up ground. Half a mile from home Cloudy Range made a sensational run, and he was handily placed as the straight was reached, at which stage Grand Mogul had a four lengths’ lead. Cloudy Range was under the whip at this stage and Grand Mogul went on to win comfortably, while Cloudy Range held on gamely and stalled off the fast finishing run of Harold Logan. Grand Mogul struck one of his best days and from start to finish he had the race in hand. He was not seriously troubled towards the finish. Cloudy Range showed rare gameness in a hard race down the straight. Harold Logan, receiving the best of the running over the concluding stages, had the crowd worked up to a high

pitch of excitement by his honest attempt. The Australian pacer New Derby was unlucky for when De Soto broke after seven furlongs had been covered he effectually settled the chances of the visitor. De Soto was very sore when doing his preliminary and is plainly not at his best. War Buoy had every chance, but has reached a class too good for him, Roi I’Or had too big a hurdle even for such a great pacer, Graham Direct was out of the race from the start, and Hollo did better than his stable-mate, Blue Mountain. Hie Time Test

In the fast time of 3min 14 4-ssec, Frisco Lady fairly outclassed the field in the Sprinters' Handicap. She was lucky enough to receive a run through the centre of the field in the straight, but she win easily and proved herself a class above the rest. Broughshane at once set out to make the running from Valdor, Kibo, and Lone Derby, and Gallant Knight, who began very smartly, was soon in a handy position. The order of the leaders was unchanged during the next half-mile, but half a mile from home Broughshane still led from Kibo, Valdor, Gallant Knight, Greenmantle, and Frisco Lady. At the straight entrance, Gallant Knight raced wide, and through the opening shot Frisco Lady. The latter came away and was never seriously troubled in the run home. Frisco Lady paid a surprisingly good dividend for one of her proved ability. Kibo ran her best race since coming from Southland, but Gallant Knight disappointed by his weak finish. Casanova lot his chance in the early stages through a break, and Greenmantle, given every chance, made no serious challenge, Rey Spec Wins

Elvo attempted to win the Hornby Handicap from end to end, but evidently the lack of racing told the inevitable tale, and she failed in the straight, being beaten by Rey Spec and Reporter. Elvo at once set out to make the pace from Aristotle, Marie Celeste, Young Frank, Rocks Ahead, and Reporter, and with half a mile covered the order was almost the same. In the back stretch, Rey Spec made a forward move, following Supertax, and Reporter also came fast. Elvo hung on well in the run down the straight, but Rey Spec showed the better stamina and won in convincing style by the narrowest of margins from Reporter, who broke as the post was reached. Elvo held up well to gain third money ahead of Supertax, Rocks Ahead, and Craganour. Rey Spec, although not always a reliable beginner, began smartly this time and he fairly worried Elvo out of the race. Reporter again ran another good race, but he did not stay on. Rocks Ahead did not go away well, but she paced solidly. The form of the others was not instructive. The Champion Trotters The Dominion Handicap, confined to unhoppled trotters, provided one of the best races on the programme, and a great finish had the big crowd worked to enthusiasm. Sandy N. made the early running from Garner, Amonos, Discord, and Norma Bingen, and when Sandy N. broke Garner took up the running and carried on at a good pace from Discord, while Bessie Parrish, Norma Bingen, Amonos, Wrackler and Wahnooka followed. Norma Bingen headed Garner just as the straight was reached, and although Wrackier and Wahnooka both made determined efforts, Norma Bingen held her own and won well. Wahnooka’s run over the last two furlongs was sensational, and he just failed to get up. Following the placed horses were Garner, Bessie Parrish, and Sea Gift. The winner was always well placed and she came away in the straight like a good trotter. Wahnooka wag not hurried over the early part, but he came with a great rush over the last part. He is an exceptionally fast trotter, but has moods of his own. Gainer found the task of pace-making too much for her. Discord did not appear to be in racing mood, Sea Gift ran a great race but found the handicap too great, and Trampfast and Nicoya never got within striking distance of the leaders. Bingen Palm’s Second Win Bingen Palm showed himself a true stayer when he won the Lyttelton Handicap from Willow Wave, Raydus, and Emilius Way. In the early stages, Raydus was the leader, and with Emilius Way, Queen Author, Recess, and Bingen Palm handy, the order was little changed until the final three furlongs was commenced. At this stage Bingen Palm swooped down on the leaders, and in a race down the straight he proved a class above the rest. Willow Wave, never placed to advantage, came with a great rush over the last part, and although he had no chance with the winner, he beat the rest decisively. Raydus failed to stand the strain, and Recess could not stay. The Champion

When Harold Logan put in his claim a furlong from the post in the Free-for-All, the crowd concentrated on his effort and he finished up the most popular winner in the history of racing at Addington. His time of 2min 39sec has been beaten by several horses, but he won in the manner of the great little racehorse he has proved himself.

Guy Junior, with a brilliant start, was soon showing the way to Harold Logan, New Derby, Tempest, and Red Shadow. Indianapolis began slowly and was soon at the rear of the field. Guy Junior made all the running until the last furlong, at which stage New Derby, Tempest, Roi I’Or and Harold Logan were following in that order. Guy Junior had had enough a furlong from home, and Tempest ap-

neared the likely winner. Harold Logan. however; finished in hjl j resolute style and gamed a decisive victory. Red Shadow, well driven by J. Bryce, came along to gam tmra m ThT winner was handled very carefully by B. Townley, jun., who reserved his run until well after tee other horses had given teeir best.He did not show a great deal of brilliance in his last dash, but Tempest, his most formidable opponent, dm not put much dash into his final effort. Indianapolis was apparently feeling the effects of his two great attempts at the meeting, and he made a poor showing. Roi i’Or was not good enough on the day, and the others were well beaten two furlongs from home.

CANTERBURY J.C.

CONCLUDING DAY AT RICCARTON EXCELLENT FIELDS FORM OF ALL HORSES REVIEWED Excellent fields will be paraded for the concluding day of the Canterbury Jcckey Club’s metropolitan meeting at Riccarton to-day, when the best racing of the week should be seen, provided the weather Jiolds. The track will be faster than on any of the three previous days, and there will be no excuse for horses that failed to act on the going earlier .at the gathering. A record attendance is anticipated, and the totalisator is certain to be fully taxed, go investors are requested again to make their investments promptly, and, assisting the staff, avoid disappointment for themselves. A review of the horses engaged is as follows: —

12.31 p.m.— SUBURBAN HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs and third tiorse 25 sovs from stake One mile. Toper 10-9—Won similar event on second day when track conditions were thought not to suit _ him. Should therefore be hard again toand stays on well. Should be better served under high-weight conditions than in previous efforts. , Cyclonic 9-13—Has been expected a lew times to make a comeback, and should*he fail again, his case would seem doubtful. Convivial 9-11—Ran a sound race over a mile and a quarter on Wednesday. and might be reserved for longer race later in day. Grampian 9-s—Has not raced prominently for a long time. Recollection 9-4—Can be expected to improve after his race on second day, but still seems to be held safe by Toper. Nightbound 9-2—Has to be seriously considered after his second placing on Wednesday. Dropped Catch 9-o—An aptly-named gelding, by Winning Hit from RobDie’s Mistake in Chokebore stable. Has not impressed yet. Ilythia 9-o—Has some pace, but does not hang on. Peacock 9-o—No recommendation. The Suburban Handicap, under highweight conditions, promises to provide one of the closest races of the day, and the best supported may be Toper, Nightbound, and Convivial.

1.6 p.m.— SEYMOUR HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs and third horse 25 sovs from stake. Hack conditions. Seven furlongs. Land Raid 9-13—Has a big weight, but is a useful galloper. Also in open sprint Black Thread 9-2—Came south with a big reputation, but has not raced up to it. Has his opportunity here to make amends. Joyous 8-12—Must be a tough proposition. A good beginner, and journey will suit him. Fiord 8-9—His first appearance since first day, and if not reserved for later engagement, will have a strong following. Roaming 8-B—Did riot race up to form on Wednesday, but is liable to fill a place. Gienavon 8-4—Short of racing. Impersonator 8-0 —Has not raced up to expectations. Linguist -8-o—Only fair. Rose of Tralee 8-o—Has not fared well during meeting, but may be in the money. Orange Bud 7-13—Won on second day by staying on, and should again be in evidence. Silver Slipper 7-10—A speedy filly and the likely pacemaker. Black Coat 7-7—No form. Vola Dale 7-7—Will not be as confidently supported as on second day. Mutus 7-7—No recommendation. Dark Bose 7-7—No form. Day Dress 7-7—Same. Universe 7-7—Same, The hack class is strongly represented in the Seymour Handicap, and speculation will take a wide range. Joyous, Orange Bud, and Silver Slipper may comprise the placed division.

1.51 p.m CRESSY HANDICAP, 0fr,300 sovs, second horse 60 sovs, and ; third horse 30 sovs from stake. One mile. Polity 9-9—A sure improver, and the likely favourite. Guarantee 9-6—Coming on with each gallop, and may be in at the end. Tonneller 9-I—On Trentham form, good chance. Queen Dorothy 8-o—Had a trying race in the Cup, but rested on third day. May show up. Carfex 8-B—No appeal. Great Star 8-3—Must be on decline. McHeath 8-3—Will be at a disadvantage owing to let-up. Manetho 8-2 —Not yet. Wild Career 8-0 —Will have to improve a lot. Fairway 8-O—A chance for a place. There is no doubt that Ponty will attract most attention from investors in the Cressy Handicap, and Tunneller and Queen Dorothy will also be in demand.

2.31 p.m.— PIONEER HANDICAP. Of 450 sovs; second horse 90 sovs, and third horse 45 sovs from'stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Counterblast 9-4—Has a big weight, but over a short distance this does not stop a good juvenile. Royal Chief 8-9—lmproving with each outing, and should get a place. Airam 8-4—Not racing up to North Island form. Top Row 8-3—Had Bruhhilde fully extended on second day, and will be again prominent Card Player 8-o—Has been very disappointing since Wingatui. Garonne 7-12—A speedy youngster «nd may upset calculations. Screamer 7-12—Will be prominent if he gets away well. Happy Night 7-12—Ran an encouraging race in Welcome Stakes, and will be improved. Lazybones 7-B—A good place proposition, Patuma 7-7—No form as yet Solpit 7-7—Same. Mob Role 7-7—A smart filly, closely related to Fracas

Allspice 7-7—Ran a good race on second day. With three candidates engaged Sir Charles Clifford may elect to rely on Card Player and Mob Rule. In any case his selection will be in keen demand, and there will also be strong support-for Top Row and Royal Chief. 3.16 p.m,— METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, Of 750 sovs; second horse 150 sovs, and third horse 75 sovs from stake. One mile and a half. Cuddle 9-9—Showed she is in reasonable form by her race in Canterbury Cup. Master Briefly 9-I—Can be expected to run his best race of the meeting, if track remains firm. Fersen 8-13—On Cup form would appear to hold this field safe. Argentic 8-10—Did not suffer any illeffects from his previous efforts. Ran a good face in Canterbury Cup. Travenna 8-I—The distance may trouble him. Polydora 8-I—Has only to improve a little again to earn some money. Gay Boy 8-o—Will do better on top of the ground than on second day. Might 7-9—Has not appeared since the Cup. His form in that wa* hot impressive. The Surgeon 7-7—A distinct lightweight possibility. Tout le Monde 7-7—Well known to investors. Rons Bay 7-7—Only fair. Southdown 7-7—Can hardly be recommended. Snnee 7-7—Not on form at meeting. The day’s principal event, the Metropolitan Handicap, has filled with a most representative field, and one of the best contests in the history of the race should be seen. It is difficult to suggest the composition of the fancied division, but on form to date the final summing up will probably be in favour of Fersen, Master Briefly, and The Surgeon. 4.1 p.m.— HAGLEY HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs, second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from stake. Nine furlongs. WlUle Win 9-o—Was unlucky on Wednesday, but will be an unproved gelding. Rebel Lad 9-O—A fair chance. Sovereign Lady 8-11—A solid filly and stays on well. High Glee 8-9—Will need to improve, but always likely to spring up. Fiord 8-9—Will be in demand if reserved. Jack Ahoy 8-6—Same suggestion. Geitel 8-s—Did not finish on in Otalo Plate. Swordstlck 8-2—First appearance since running second in Apprentices’ Handicap on first day. Convivial 7-B—Has good prospects if kept for this. Recollection 7-7.—May start in highweight. Lofty 7-7—Bred to stay. Pink Del 7-7—Has a turn of speed, but journey may be too far. Helolse 7-7—Has not shown the form expected of her earlier. Sky Lass 7-7—Not up to standard. Most of the hacks who took prominent parts in the decision of the champion hack event, the Otalo Plate, on Wednesday, will reappear in the Hagley Handicap, and another Interesting race should be seen. Sovereign- Lady, Willie Win, and Convivial make most appeal.

4.41 pjibsTommußST handicap, Of 300 bovs, second l\orse 40 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from stake. For three-year-olds. One mile. Top Notch 0-4—Has jumped up in weights, but is entitled to her podlion by her two impressive wins. Laughing Lass 8-11—On Oaks tom. will be in at the finish. . Epic 8-6—Ran second in Dunedin Guineas. Wine Card 8-6—Hardly up to this ordeal. Stolen March 8-6—Fair prospects.

Tbermidor been . better than previously ing restrained over bu Come Abbas 8-2——Failed in may get a place again Boamu 8-O—A speedy ~ may surprise. Siegmamd 8-o—Not on , _ La France 7-11—Distance better tban in Oakat Stonyhurst Ham" to three-year-olds, has popular item on the et _ programme, and this yeart be no exertion to the reo aiv some good-class gaged, including the tun In the Oaks, and the may be considered to be Laughing Lass, and Ctae 5.26 pan.— *1 MEMBERS' Of 450 sovs, second bene . third horse 45 sovs tram furlongs. Paper Slipper 9-4—lit pute favouritism. Was Triune 9-2—Has raced both at Trentbam and will be in the money Emlsaary 9-2-Ras ' suitable touch. .... strongly fancied If . Knockfin 8-11—Cannot be spite of her poor Wednesday. Concertpltch 8-B—Has not expectations. Greek Gold ft#—Not makes is soft Matorn 8-2—Elevated from a place prospect Land Bald 7-12—Must have and may be reserved. Capital 7-9—Just to fa3L| end. " 1,1 Dollar Bill 7-B—Has to be trust Invoice 7-7—Fair only. Bon Tray 7-7—ls always showing early speed, la not win races. Silver Sail 7-7—Mot in thhij Arrowrose 7-7—A useful mare and a likely The concluding event oft ing should be as intern!" the Stewards' Handicap, . as difficult for investors, _ most confidence will be Emissary. Paper Slipped