RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21970, 19 December 1936, Page 18

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES December 19—Otaki Maori R.C. December 2G—Hurunui Turf Club. December 26—vvaipukurcu J.C. December 23, 28—Duncdin J.C. Deaember 25, 28—Taranaki J.C. December 26, 28. 29—Westland R.C. December 28. 28, 29—Manawatu R.C. December 2G, 29, Jan, 1,2 (1937) fAuclcland R.C. January I—Waiau R.C. January I—Waikcuaiti R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January 1, 2—Stratford R.C. January 1, 2—Marten J.C. January 1. 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. January 1, 2—Wairarapa R.C. JanuaTy 1, 2—Greymouth R.C. January 2—Oamaru J.C. January 2. 4—Southland R.C. January 7. 9—Reefton J.C. » TROTTING FIXTURES ■ December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C. December 28. 28—Wairarapa T.C. December 26, 23—Westport T.C. December 28, 30. 31—Auckland T.C December 29—Wint'>n T.C. - December SO—Westland T.C. January 1,2— Canterbury Park T.C. January 4, s—Greymouth T.C. January 8-rßeefton T.C. January 9—Cambridge T.C. January 13—Timaru T.C. January £3— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. January 28, 30—Fovbury Park T.C. January 30, February I—Nelson T.C February 4, 6—Wellington T.C. February 13— Canterbury Park T.C. February 20—New Brighton T.C. February 20. 24—Auckland T.C. February 26—Marlborough T.C. February 27—Kaikoura T.C. February 27—Roxburgh T.C.

! dominated in every part of the world. Yet, in spite of his remarkable remit: the line has gradually declined, until to-day practically the Only branches in existence in England witn even remote prosnects cf continuant are those cf Persimmon, through Prince Palatine, and cf Desmond, whose sen, liapsburg. is represented at the stud bv the promising young siro, Noble Star. Some idea of the decline of the line of Galopin, of which St. Simen's descendants are practically the > only representatives, may be gathered i'rern the family groups of winners published each year. In 1925 Galopin's line was third on the list with 310 winners ox 473 races and £113.697 in stakes. Yet, in only 10 years, the line has dropped to last of ihe Eclipse sires with 113 winners of 130 races and £30.500. It is hard to account for such a decline, and theorists have advanced many reasom, principally that of inbreeding, but evidently not until this year has any definite effort been made to reeurrcct the line. U seems uselessbuilding from the St. Simon line sires at present located in England, and for that reason any attempt at a revival of tne j real line had to include the importation of sicck from foreign strains It has been left to Sir Victor Sas:oon to make the first step, and his importation of the French-bred horse Mieuxce, a direct descendant in maletail, has been fully appreciated by English breeders, for although Mieuxce was only secured a few months ago, his list for the next two seas;:n3 n fully booked at 300 guineas. Mieuxce may do for the line of St. Simcn what Roi Hcrode did for the line of Herod. Roi Heroele was bought out of France lor tnat purpose alone, and the remarkable success he achieved was justification for the move. Pie introduced lines of blood from channels previously little u:ed by English breeders, and Mieuxce will, in that regard, follow in his foots'rps. SI. Simon is five removes from Mieuxce, and there is only the single strain of that horse in his pedigree. Mieuxce was a first-rate stayer, and won the French Derby and Grand Prix this year—one of the few horses to achieve the feat. A breakdown late in the summer terminated I his racing career, and Sir Victor Sas- i soon quickly bought him. He is bred | on the greatest of slaying lines. His | sire. Massine, leading sire in France in 1932 and 1933. won the Ascot Gold Cup in 1924. L'Olivette, his dam, won three races, and is by Opott, son of Maximum 11., who won the Ascot Gold Cup in 1903. Massine is by Consols, a son of St. Bris, who was by Florizel, brother to Persimmon, by St. Simon.

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders Nominal ions for the Greymouth j Jockey Club's summer meeting will I close at 9 p.m. to-day. Nominations for the Reefton Jockey Club's summer meeting will close at I 9 p.m. to-day. Acceptances for the first day of the Westland Racing Club's meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Monday. Acceptances for the first day's pro- j gramme of the Dunedin Jockey Club's summer meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Monday. The first race on Boxing ] Day will start at noon, and there will be 38-minute intervals between races. Acceptances for the Waikouaiti and Oamaru New Year meetings will close at 8 p.m. on Monday. Acceptances for both fixtures will be taken at either Waikouaiti or Oamaru. Acceptances for the Wairarapa meeting will close on Monday. Paper; Slipper Though it. is very doubtful on his breeding if Paper Slipper will ever be a real stayer, he has been assessed on the that he might be in being set on 8-11 in the Wairarapa Cur>. Mr Henrys undoubtedly remembers that another Paper Money hcrso in Autopay found no difficulty in goin/j a mile end a quarter on the turning Tauherenikau course, and Paper Slipper, besides having won at a mile, is out of a Solferino mare. At Marton The Marton Jockey Club has received the following nominations for the two chief events on the first day's "card:—-Marton Cup, of 400 sovS; one mile and a quarter—Spiral, Entail, '" Tiger Gain, Arctic King, Sinking Fund, Hunting Mars, Siegmund, Aussie Ra, * Terry, Grand Jury, Padishah, Lim- . bohm, Lowcnberg, Tout le Monde, $. Alchemic, Rona Bay, L&|sel. ,;' Hound Score, Gay Boy, Sanguine fvKing, Dungarvan, Hunting Quden. Ingenuity. Railway Handicap, of ■' 175 sovs; six furlongs—Black Thread. '', Gloucester, Emissary, Farmer, Mother Superior, Royal Routine, Invoice. Mata Hari, Hunting Ledge, Symcony, Ethiop, Bcdyline, Laughing Lass. Land Tax, In the Dark, Allspice and Private Bunsby figure in the nominations for other events on the programme. At Invercargill Nominations as follows have been :,; received for the two principal events on the first day of the Southland Rac,i ing Club's summer meeting:—lnver■o- cargill Cup Handicap, of 400 sovs; cne :- mile and a quarter—Amy Johnson, .;, Travenna, Wall. Street, Daring Deed, v Superex,. Queen of Song, Great Star, Tauramai, Stolen March,- Jack Ahoy, Wild Career, Ocean Singer, Honest Maid, Enwood, Grand Finale, Song Boy, Last Link, Guarantee, Trivet, Polydora, Knockfin, Tunneiler, gillie Win. Flying. Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Gold Boa, Bon Tray, '< Half Note, Silk Paper, Que,en cf Song, Clara Bow, All Humbug, Moneyless, McHeath, Viking, Song Boy, Lochlaggan. Beam, Knockfin. Other Riccarton horses than those included in these two races are:—Rousseau, Palmyra and Gayscme. The St. S'mon Line St. Simon, outstanding galloper of last century, and sire of winners of more than £500,000, established a .. thoroughbred line that for many years

TROTTING NOTES

Canterbury Park Meeting The field nominated lor the Canterbury Handicap on the first day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting is the same as is accepted for in the Ashburton Cup, 11 horses figuring in each-race. A win in the Ashburton race will mean a penalty of 12 yards, and here appears a rare opportunity for a good horse in form to win a double. Roi l'Or is set to give away 72 yards in each race, a big task for even the champion pacer he has proved himself. From 60 yards behind he won the Ashburton Cup 12 months ago, and he defeated the others in a manner that suggested another 12 yards would not have made much difference. Whether he is such a great pacer now is a question to be decided, and Ashburton on Boxing Day will provide the proof.' Blue Mountain is at home on any kind of track, and he is better now than when Roi l'Or conceded him 48 yards and a beating in the Ashburton Cup last year. New Derby has disappointed in his efforts in New Zealand, but an improvement may be looked for at any time. If he starts, Free Holmes is not likely to be available to drive Roi l'Or The big grass track should suit Willow Wave, whose barrier manners on occasions have prevented him from entering the list of New Zealand's very best pacers. He is a stayer above the average, and a wet track will be all in his favour. War Buoy's best performance for some time was his third in the New Zealand Cup, but his displays have not filled backers with confidence. A brilliant pacer in his younger days, War Buoy is not likely to improve a great deal. Sir Guy is getting on in years, but if Graham Direct starts he will carry solid support. The best Evicus has done in New Zealand was to run second to Roi l'Or in last year's Ashburton Cup, but, altogether, she is not one in which much confidence can be placed. The Cloudy Range-Tempest bracket will provide the big problem for owners of other horses. Tempest is a brilliant sprinter, and with a race run to suit him he can go a good tv/o miles, and Cloudy Range has proved genuine over all distances when track conditions have suited him. Rollo is getting to the sere and yellow stage, but a wet track will find him in his element. For both the Ashburton Cup and Canterbury Handicap the early favourites arc Cloudy Range, Blue Mountain, and Willow Wave. A Prospect Ganton, trained by R. W. Franks, is a really good stayer, and thus early his chance's in the Stewards' Handicap at Canterbury Park make a direct appeal. In the Whiteleigh Handicap, of two miles, at last month's* meeting at Addingtcn Ganton defeated a big field in 4min 30sec, and now, handicapped on 4min 41sec in a small field, he must be seriously considered. Ganton gave away 43 yards in a 4min 49sec class, and is now asked to concede 33 yards start. Most danger may be expected from Amonos, who is now 24 yards better treated than Ganton than he was when the pair last met. Trisco Lady The Islington Handicap, of a mile and a quarter, premises to provide one of the best races on the Canterbury Park programme. Included in the field are Casanova. Frisco Lady,. Gallant Knight, and Pot Luck, and svhile all are brilliant pacers Frisco Lady appears to have the best prospects of success. Her ridiculously easy win in the Sprinters" Handicap at Addington last month will not soon be forgotten by investors, as the field included several she will meet on this occasion. She won easily in 3min 14 4-ssec, one cf the best performances over a mile and a half ever registered at Addingtcn. The Auckland Cup Red Shadow is well on his way to Auckland, in, charge of his trainer, J. Eryce. The chestnut has done well since his creditable second to Indianapolis in the New Zealand Cup, and his connexions are confident of victory. Plis trainer, J. Bryce. has already driven Ahuriri, Man o' War, and Cathedral Chimes to win the big race, while his son, Andrew, drove Gold Jacket twice and Man o' War once. The last two Auckland Cups were won by Free Holmes with Roi l'Or and Graham Direct. Great Northern Derby Last year R. B. Berry won the Great Northern Derby with Valdor, and if he elects to take Parisienne north for this month's race he should complete the double victory. Parisienne's mission, however, is the Champion Stakes at Ashburton on Boxing day, and her racing there will decide her programme for the following few days. Southland Jottings Our Southland correspondent writes as follows: Southland tracks are in excellent order for holiday racing at Christmas and New Year. In some, instances they were becomnig too firm and this week's rain has freshened them considerably.) The Gore course has never been in bet-1 ter order. Ruru, a brother to a good trotter in Leeway, promises to race more encour-1 agingly this season. He was pacing

very soundly on the Winton tracks before the Wairib Troiting Club's nontotalisator meeting, and his success at that fixture was not unexpected. Incidently it was the first occasion that the colours of Messrs R. and C. Roltcn had been carried to victory since Marvin Dillon, a half-sister to Ruru, won a race at Winton some seasons back. In view of the success of Southern Smile on northern tracks more than ordinary interest will be displayed in the progress of a sister in the stable of W. Cosgrove at Winton. She is a four-year-old and was given easy tasks last season, and then turned out owing to her showing signs of lameness. She now "appears quite sound and good things are expected of this Adioo Guy—Regina Logan novice. Interest will be displayed in the progress of a promising three-year-old filly recently sent by a Winton breeder to P. Gallagher, to be prepared at Washdyke. She is by Adioo Guy from Logan's Mission and is a sister to Grand Mogul. A tempting offer for this youngster has been refused. A novice attracting attention as a member of A. J. Scott's team at Gore is Jesse Owens. He is a well-grown four-year-old gelding by Adioo Guy from Eiffel Tower. Winner of the Croydon Handicap at Gore last Boxing Day, Annie Moko is doing well for the Lumsden trainer, A. L. Budge. In this year's race she is conceding 48yds to a number of those whom she defeated. The task is probably beyond the Peter Moko mare, ior although a solid trotter she is not brilliant. J. M. Maconnel will produce Desert Cloud in forward condition for Christmas racing. He will race over a mil? and a" quarter at Gore, and will find the opposition strong. He may be s.\n to advantage after Boxing Day, over extended distances, as he has given every indication that he will stay well over .two miles. Dora Lindsay is the name chosen for a three-year-old filly by Wellington Direct from Celeste, in commission at Gore. Celeste is by Sungod frcm Red Empress, a Rothschild mare. Excellent fields have accepted for the Gore Trotting Club's annual fixture on Boxing Day. Although the total entries rnyeal a slight decreaso en lact year the fields were well balanced. There were no omissions from the principal event, the Gore Trotting Cup Handicap, there being 13 acceptors, compared with a field of 19 last year. Two. Double Great and Sergeant Dallas, dropped out of the sprint race, and and Vologda failed to accept for the E. A. Pigeon Memorial Handicap.

WAIKOUAITI AND OAMARU. NEW YEAR MEETINGS. A CCEPTANCES for both the above ** Meetings, to be held on JANUARY Ist and 2nd resoectively, CLOSE ON MONDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 21st, AT 8 P.M. D. V. G. SMITH, .„, Secretary. •Phone 40. Waikouaiti. 'Phone 1810, Oamaru. 2376

AUCKLAND K.C.

CANTERBURY PARK T.C.

OTAKI-MAORI Iv.C

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME LTHE PEESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON. December 18. The weather outlook for the Otaki meeting is doubtful, but if no more rain falls the going will be good. Except for the principal race, the class of competitor is moderate to very poor, but the racing should be interesting, in view of the holiday meetings. Betting will be on the single pool system. The following horses may be well supported:— Puketoi Hurdles—Beau Gallante and Otauru King. Manuao Trial Plate—Trimden and Luflra. Pukekaraka Hack—Mittie and Mazzini. Rere Nekitini Memorial Handicap— Sunee and Martara. Otaki Hack—Essex and Export. Wairongomai Handicap—Jubilee Seng and Lord Moutoa. Rahui Hack—Revival and Earl Colossus. Reke Reke Hack—Hine Ra and Mittie. The day's programme is as follows: 12.15 p.m.— PUKETOI HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile and a half. st. lb. si. lb. Beau Gallante 10 11 Contract ..9 0 Otauru King 10 7 Miss HushaMid Acre .. 9 10 bye 9 0 Count Willonyx 9 2

WINTON T.C.

WAIAU R.C.

ACCEPTANCES The Walau Racing Club has received excellent acceptances for its annual race meeting on New Year's Day. The programme has always been a very popular one in the North Canterbury district, and with several good class horses engaged, the racing promises to be very interesting. The list is as follows: LYNDON TRIAL STAKES, of 10 sovs. Six

WAIPUKURAU R.C.

ACCEPTANCES (PftHSS ISSOCIATIOH TELEGRAM.) HASTINGS, December 18, The following are the acceptances far the summer meeting of the Waifcukurau Jockey Club, to be held at Waipukurau on December 26:

MANAWATU R.C.

WAIRARAPA T.C.

ACCEPTANCES (rfiBSS ASSOCIATIOH TKLKOK/LH.) MASTERTON. December 18. Acceptances for the first day of the Wairarapa Trotting Club"s meeting, to be held on December 26 and 28. are as follows: —

ACCEPTANCES IFRJCSS ASSOCIATION TILEGBAM.) AUCKLAND, December • 18. The following acceptances have been received for tiie Auckland Racing Ciub's summer meeting:— THE QUEEN'S PLATE, of S50 sovs. Special weight; i. One mile. Roaming Sergia Valspear (Quadroon Loornbinalion J-ennycomequick Phiiemup Armacourt Rollicker Ayrnon Great Hope Small Boy Lssex Valamito Cerne Abbas Maereana GREAT NORTPIERN FOAL STAKES, of 750 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Francis Drake 8 10 Highborn .. 8 10 Smoke Screen 8 10 Elanage 8 10 Royal Chief 8 10 Greenwich 8 5 Bachelor King 8 10 Brunhilde .. 8 5 ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs Seven furlongs. St. lb. st. lb. Paso Robles 8 9 Abbess of Surella ..8 9 Whitby 7 7 Winiona ..8 9 Bon Star .. 7 7 Gloucester .. 8 8 Dialogue 7 7 Fleelwind ..8 7 Full of Scotch 7 7 Round Up .. 8 5 Fox Motli .. 7 7 Gay Egypt 8 3 High Star .. 7 7 Day Wind .'. 8 3 Ivy. Willonyx 7 7 Valise .. 7 11 Jolly Dance 7 7 Ruletto .. 7 10 Jack Tar 7 7 Impersonator 7 10 King Neptune 7 7 Solo Song ..77 Speedfast .. 7 7 Lofty ..7 7 Salva 7 7 Singara ..7 7 Waitaka 7 7 Aces Up ..7 7 AUCKLAND CUP, of 1750 sovs. Two miles. st. lb. st. lb. Cuddle ..9 3 Scotland 7 7 Master Werohia 7 3 Brierly 8 13 Dark Shadow 7 1 Flood Tide 8 11 Con Fuoco .. 7 0 Sporting King Tut .. 7 0 Blood 8 10 Kelly ,. 7 0 Argentic .. 8 9 Knight of Jonathan .. 8 4 Australia 7 0 Fers=n ..8 3 Mungatoon 7 0 King Rey .. 7 13 Sunce 7 0 Mazir .. 7 11 Sinking Fund 7 0 GRAFTON HURDLES, of 350 sovs. Two miles. st. Id. st. lb. VaJ Watch 11 10 Verdcn 9 10 King's Archer 11 3 High Quality 9 7 Erination .. 10 12 Indolent 9 t Valpai .. 10 9 Kanapa 9 0 Lap Up .. 10 9 Mio Lume .. 9 0 Modern Maid 10 3 Carlisle 9 0 RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 750 sovs . Six furlongs. s(. lb. st. lb. Naniakia .. 9 8 Paknnui 3 7 Triune .. 9 5 Tray Bit; 8 5 Impasto .. 9 5 Golden Sheila 8 5 Oratory ..9 0 Royal Dance 8 0 Galilee .. « 11 Adelene 8 0 Royal Star Artist 7 12 Appellant 8 9 Roaming 7 7 Plato ..8 7 Round Up .. 7 7 NURSERY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Two-year-olds. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Aiwai .. 8 10 Barricade 7 7 Money Raid 8 9 Disturbed .. 7 7 Girl Pat ..8 2 Beverley 7 7 Privy Seal 8 2 Royal Relative ..8 2 Bachelor 7 7 The Crooner 7 12 Miss Aero King .. 7 12 Appellant 7 7 Trilliarch .. 7 12 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile. st. lb. St. lb. Royal Haut Monde 7 7 Appellant 9 2 Light Comedy ■ 7 7 Trench Fight 8 8 Kilonsoa 7 7 Big Dook .. 8 6 Sweet Rose 7 7 Kelly ..8 4 De Friend .. 7 7 Pladie ..8 4 Keith Lu .. 7 7 Greek Gold 8 2 Lornacrc 7 7 Crooning .. 8 0 Bun Fight .. 7 7 Custos .. 7 13 High Tea .. 7 7 Gay Talkie 7 11 Mandamus 7 7 Chief Ranger 7 10 Gay Broney 7 7 GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of 1250 sovs. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Martara .. 8 10 Rollicker 8 10 Trench Fight 8 10 Philemup 8 10 Custos .. 8 10 Gay Streak 8 10 Great Hope 8 10 Cerne Abbas 8 7 Mandamus 8 10 Golden Studley Royal 8 10 Blonde 3 7 Essex .. 8 10 Golden Quadroon .. 8 10 Sheila 8 7 , Brazen King 8 10 ROYAL STAKES, o t 500 sovs. Special weights. Six furlongs. Francis Drake Bachelor King Aiwai Privy Seal Royal Chief Red Ledger Golden Blonde Highborn Smoke Screen Girl Pat Brunhilde Elanage

HANDICAPS The following handicaps for the first dav of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting on January 1 have been declared by Mr George Paul: — INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. Smin 44sec class. One mile a nd a half. Esther . scr Royal Romance 24 Fluke . scr Sonoma King 24 Gracie Fields scr. Gaynor 36 Gerfalcon . scr Mother's Boy 36 Great Linnet scr Survivor 36 Highrate . scr Harvest Dillon 43 Royal Parrish scr Sphinx 48 Swift Guy . scr Guy Hugo 60 Winnow . scr Prince Moerangi . 12 Harvester 60 Axiom . 24 Indolent 72 Chudleigh . 24 Parrish Chimes 72 RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs. 2min lGscc class. One mile Admiral Wrack scr Ruth Logan .. scr Chenavvay . scr Golden Cross12 Fahiiaven . scr Happy Knight 12 Lone Derby . . scr Worthy King 12 Matchmaker . . scr Chcehahco 24 On Parade . scr Golden Direct 24 Royal Comrad< ? scr CANTERBURY HAN IDICAP. of 750 sovs. 4min 27sec clai ss. Two miles. Rollo . scr War Buoy 12 Cloudy Range 12 Willow Wave 12 Evicus . 12 New Derby .. 24 Graham Direct . 12 Blue Mountain 36 Sir Guy . 12 Roi l'Or 72 Tempest . 12 LYTTELTON HANDICAP, of 200 i sovs. Smin Ssec class ;. One mile and a half. Ace i^ot . scr Reno /.. scr Carageen . scr Repeal scr Donald Dim . . scr Rcwai scr Dundee . scr Sage King scr Epstcn Prince scr Shoelace S'jr Fey Roy . scr Sky Wink scr Gaillavd . scr Southern Chief scr Glorietla . scr Sports Review scr Grand Author scr Trireme scr Harlequin . scr Vanity Fair .. scr Harvestin . SO' Zest scr Llewellyn's PC t scr Decoy Bird .. 12 Loretta . scr Moana Tama 12 Lottie Guy . scr Royal Palm .. 12 Marsceros . scr Doris Derby .. 24 Monty Chimes scr Hidden Charm 24 Oversight . scr Play On 24 Red Flush . scr Ginger Jack .. 3(5 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 225 : sovs. 4min 44se< ; clau>s. Two miles. Lady Sonoma se r King's Guard 12 Mataunga . scr Raclaim 12 Norman Foxscr Ganton 36 Raider . scr Garner Sandy N. 43 Amonos 12 48 Don Chcnault 12 ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 200 : >ovs. 2min liCsec class. One mile and a quarter. Blue Moxintain Happy Knight 12 Queen scr. Wilbur White 12 Casanova . scr Frisco Lady .. 24 Guymond . scr Plain Pearl .. 24 Kibo . scr Gallant Knight 36 Valdor . scr Great Chenault 36 Ciro . 12 Pot Luck 36 Golden Cross 12 TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 200 '. SOVS. 3tr.in 2Gsec class ;. One mile and a half. Double Great scr Fairhaven 12 Full Hand . scr Kibo 12 Lucky Jack . scr On Parade 12 Navy Blue . scr Ruth Logan .. 12 Social Pest . . scr Casanova 24 Symmetry . scr Worthy King 24 U. Scott . scr AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of 300 : SOVS. 2min 45scc class . One mile and a quarter. Gamble . Guy Junior .. 12 Gunfire . scr Raydus 12 Llewellyn'sReporter 24 Pride scr Roddy 24 Queen Author scr Rollo 24 Recess . scr Blue Mountain 3G Agile . 12 Cloudy Range 36 George Rey . . 12 Tempest 35 Grace McElwyn 12

12.55 p.m.— MANUAO MAIDEN PLATE, ol 70 covs. 1 Six furloijgs. st. lb. : st. lb. Alunga 8. 7 Party 8 7 Crown Acre 8 7 Trimden 8 7 Luffra Mea Mea 8 7 Gav Ruby .. 8 7 8 7 Golden Sheen 8 7 Southern Fair Isle . .. 8 7 Blood 8 7 1.35 p.m.— PUKEKARAKA HACK HANDICAP. Of 85 SOVS Six furlongs. st. lb. : it. lb. Mittie 9 2 Vonia Park 7 8 Golden Chest. , 7 12 Going Gay .. 7 7 Royal Solo 7 10 Fair Isle 7 7 Mazzini 7 C 2.20 p.m.— RERE MEKITINI MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of IE iO sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. : st. Jb. Cuddle 10 0 Him tins Hazoor 9 4 - Queen 7 9 Limbohm 8 fi Hunting Mars 7 7 Martara 8 4 Terry 7 7 Sunee 8 1 3 p.m.— OTAKI HACK : HANDICAP, of 86 sovs. Seven furlongs. Cricket 9 0 Blue Essex 8 12 Mauritius 7 7 Export 8 10 Lc Toquet .. 7 7 Colenso 7 9 3.45 p.m.— WAIORONGOMAI HANDICAP, o f 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. Darecourt .. 8 4 Full Throttle 7 10 Jubilee Song 8 3 Hunting Lord Moutoa 8 1 Lodge 7 7 Fulojoy 7 12 Vinco 7 7 Geitel 7 10 Ingenuity .. 7 7 4.25 p.m.— RAHUI HACK HANDICAP, of 90 One mile. sovs. Free Gold .. 8 0 Earl- Colossus 7 7 Whetuma 8 0 Gold Nymph 7 7 Windward 7 13 Scooter 7 7 Revival 7 11 First Spec .. 7 7 Nightlass .. 7 9 5.10 p.m.— REKK REKE HACK HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Mittie 9 3 Huntetf.e 8 1 Lifeguard .. 9 1 Etiquette 8 0 Hine Ra 8 11 Royal Sol .. 7 12 Snnsfoy 8 11 Mazzini 7 10 MartinVonia Park 7 10 borough 8 10 Alloa 7 7

ACCEPTANCES (rKESS ASSOCIATION TELEGKAJI.) INVERCARGILL, December 18. The following are the acceptances for the Winton Trotting Club's meetini g, to be held on Dec :ember 20:— SOUTH HILLEND HANDICAP (in saddle), of 110 sovs. 3min 4Dsec class. One mile and a ] half. Native Kowhai scr Halesi scr Coreopsis scr Native Ruler .. scr Braemar scr Norrie Wave .. scr Santa Brigada scr Blue Elood .. 24 Indian Scout .. scr Imperial Wave 36 Appomatox .. scr St. Helena .. 36 Blue Logan .. scr Annie Moko .. 48 Traveltqne scr Long Island .. 48 Hatrack scr Bell Norris .. 72 Fair Voyage .. scr NOVICE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. 3min 43see class. One mile and a half. Happy King .. scr Riddle Me Ree scr Seascape scr Coherto scr Lady Ha scr Grand Meteor scr Sunny Drive .. scr Rotoiti seiCapri scr Dazzling Sun se r Ruru scr Master Potts .. scr Bright Logan scr Silver Laddie scr STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. 3min 56sce class. One mile and five furlongs. Jean Dewey .. ser Guywin scr Hvtemoana scr Picotce scr Bright Voyage scr Mishap scr College Boy .. scr Ronald Derby 12 Overproof scr Nell Grattan .. 12 Rollalong scr Lei trim 12 Night Voyage scr Embark 12 John DesEddie Tolan .. 12 borough scr Desert Cloud .. 24 Seaward de Ore ) scr WINTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 4min 47sec class. TWO miles. Moko Child .. seiEddie Tolan .. scr Rollalong se r Harold Guy .. 12 Blue Spark .. seiDouble Great 12 Tawny se i Ma Waro 12 Vologda ser Renown's Best 12 War Betty scr Erin's Fair 24 Belle Grattan scr Nelson Pointer 43 , MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. 3min Ssee class. One mile and a quarter. Gracious ser Direct Bell .. scr Dolores Silk .. seiAparima scr Budge se r Grand Mefcor scr Carver Doone scr Vice Regal seiBonnie Crossgatc se r Brydonc ■ scr Capricorn scr Waipahi ser Abel scr Ruru scr Silver Laddie scr Gold Streak .. ser Country Guy 24 Fortune King scr Master Garry 30 Patricia Derby seiPola Negri 3d Mantle Song se r Loyal Sun 48 King Drusus .. scr PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 135 SOVS. 5min 6sec class, Two miles. Native Kowhai scr Patty Todd .. scr Coreopsis scr Silver Braemar scr Mountain scr Indian Scout .. ser Edwin Bingen scr Appomatox .. ser Blue Blood .. 12 Blue Logan .. scr St. Helena 60 Santa Brigada scr Long Island .. 84 Traveltone scr Anna's Voyage 120 Prince Voyage scr Nelson's Fair Voyage .. scr Fortune 132 IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. 3min 39sec class . One mile ana a half. Autogo scr Jean Dewey .. 12 Dolores Silk .. scr Pola Negri . 12 Loyal Sun scr . Triloma 12 Chevalier scr Guywin 12 Hytemoana scr McGlusky 12 Waipahi scr Black Shadow 24 Vinola scr Night Voyage 24 Happiness scr Mishap 24 Worthy Claire scr Chief Drusus 24 Norma Grattan scr FAREWELL HANDICAP, ol 140 sovs. 2min 5fisec class. One mile and a quarter. Rollalong scr War Betty scr Double Great scr Belle Grattan scr Sergeant Harold Guy .. scr Dallas scr Gold Salute .. scr Ma Waro scr Frank Mac .. scr Renown's Best scr Just Shandi .. scr Wcavy Voyage scr Erin's Fair 12 Vologda scr Nelson Pointer 315

furlongs and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Twilight Song 10 0 Missing Hit 10 0 Rearm .. 10 0 Testator 10 0 Wallard .. 10 0 Bun Tuck .. 10 0 Conception 10 0 First Course 10 0 Second Array 10 0 Innings 10 0 Adieux 10 0 WAIAU CUP, of 25 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. IB. Top Rank ..10 3 Proscenium 8 7 Chaste .. 9 10 Conception 8 7 Grampian ... 9 5 Bonomel 8 7 Kalmuk ..9 0 Shanty 8 7 Catoma .. 8 10 DUNCAN RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL, of 25 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Chaste .. 9 7 Proscenium 8 2 Weatherly 9 0 Bonomel 8 0 Kalmuk ..8 9 Twilight Song 8 0 Catoma .. 8 5 Bun Tuck .. 8 0 ROTHERHAM HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 16 sovs. Seven furlong ;s. st. lb. st. lb. Top Rank ,.11 3 Array 9 7 Grampian .. 10 7 Adieux 9 7 Weatherly ..10 4 Bun Tuck .. 9 7 Conception .. 9 10 Second Proscenium 9 9 Innings 9 7 First Course 9 7 Testator 9 7 FLYING HANDICAP, of 15 sovs. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Top Rank --.. 10 9 Bonomel 9 0 Chaste '..10 4 Twilight Song 9 0 Weatherly 9 12 Rearm 9 0 Catoma .. 9 7 Shanty 9 0 Solgele ..9 7 Wallard 9 0 Conception 9 4 Missing Hit 9 0 Proscenium 9 3 Second First Course 9 0 Innings 9 0 ANNAN TROT HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. 2min 30sec class. One mile. Harold Locanda s.cr Portlight .. 60 Karoro .. scr Tangatu .. 120 War Bride .. scr AMURI TROT HANDICAP, of 15 f ws. 3 min 50sec class. One mile and a half. Grattanella .. scr War Bride scr Harold Locanda scr Portlight .. 96 Karoro .. scr HIGHFIELD TROT HANDICAP, of 12} sovs. 5min lOsec class. Two miles. Grattanella .. scr Karoro .. scr Harold Locanda scr Portlight .. 132

MAIDEN RACE, of G.~> sovs. Six furlongs, si. lb. st. lb. Taro . . 8 7 Master Hector 8 7 Sunny Hunting Blonde 8 7 Tartan 8 7 Roval Spade B 7 Broad Maahanui ..8 7 Highway 8 7 Tarrv ..8 7 Master Seattle ..8 7 Turbine 8 7 Perfect Lady 8 7 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 65 so vs. Six — furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Mahutai ..8 5 Mary Rose 8 0 Star Lad ..8 5 Nigger Mark 8 0 Airini ..8 0 Quimper ..8 0 Felicitation 8 0 Tullamore 8 0 AMALGAMATION HACK CUP. of £115 15s. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Granvale -.9 0 Wahine Nui 7 11 Master Acron .. 7 9 Cyklon 8 11 Wananga ..7 7 Lucullus Lad 8 5 Lady Wessex 7 7 Unexpected 8 0

ACCEPTANCES (press association telegbam.) PALMERSTON NORTH, December 18. The following are the acceptances tor the first day of the Manawatu Racing Club's summer meeting:— 12.15 p.m.— MAIDEN PLATE, of 120 sovs. i Six furlongs. si. lb. st. lb. • Aurora's Love 8 7 Laggard ... 8 7 Alunga 8 7 Lady Siegfried 8 7 Black Fox .. 8 7 Missal a 7 Day Dress .. 8 7 Nereus 8 7 Glenthawn .. 8 7 Old Surrey .. 8 7 Gala 8 7 Purotu 8" V Golden Reserve Bank 8 7 Enterprise 8 7 Sea Wrack .. 8 7 Gold Nymph In the Dark 8 7 8 7 The Bigot .. Tractile 8 8 7 7 Jazz Boy .. 8 7 Trimden 8 7 Lustral 8 7 12.55 p.m.— TOKOMARU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. St. ID. Charade 10 8 Padnos 9 0 Red Ruf us .. 10 3 Silent Acre 9 0 Tahoma 9 5 Blue Windward .. 9 3 Mauritius 9 0 Count Trevelyn Willonyx 9 1 Hold 9 0 Vonia Park 9 0 1.35 p.m.— TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Nine furlongs. St. lb. st. lb. Terry 9 0 Free Gold .. 7 12 Pango 8 13 Cloudy Bay 7 12 Le Grand .. 8 10 Imposture .. 7 12 The Buzzer 8 1 Nightlass 7 11 Hamarin 8 0 En Vldette 7 11 2.15 p.m.— MANAWATU CUP, of 600 sovs. One mile and a half. St. lb. st. lb. Dungarvan .. 9 0 Rona Bay .. 7 ~ 0 Spiral 8 9 Tout le One Whetu 8 9 Monde 7 8 Gay Boy 8 4 Padishah 7 8 Lowenberg 8 3 Top Notch .. 7 8 Limbohm 8 2 Hunting Tiger Gain 8 2 Queen 7 7 Aussie Ra .. 7 10 Round Score 7 7 2.55 p.m.— NURSERY HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Five furlongs. Sigurd 8 5 Allspice 7 7 Screamer 8 0 Hine Ata .. 7 7 Lazybones 8 0 Whakao 7 7 Orient Dawn 7 12 Scarf Dance 7 7 Laughing Lady Portland 7 7 Chief 7 7 Mother-in-Bluffer 7 7 Law 7 7 Hot Shot .. 7 7 Gay Molly 7 7 Gay Hunting 7 7 Lady Amatory 7 7 Montana 7 7 3.35 p.m.— GILLIES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. Hine Ra 8 9 Rotoma 8 1 Mittie 8 9 Going Gay 7 13 Calshft 8 8 Sanhedrin .. 7 13 Finncsko .. 8 6 Huntette 7 11 Tosh 8 6 Le Touquet 7 7 Ned Cuttle 8 6 Helios 7 7 Thermidor .. 8 5 Alloa 7 7 4.15 p.m.— FITZHERBEM 1 HANDICAP. Of 225 SOVS. ! Six furlongs. Paper Slipper 9 3 Ben Braggie 7 11 Emissary 8 13 Symcony 7 " H Mother Mata Hari .. 7 7 Superior 8 6 Dollar Bill 7 7 Friesland 8 6 Hunting Acceptable 7 13 Lodge 7 7 Laughing Lass 7 13 Fulojoy 7 7 Land Tax .. 7 12 Alby 7 7 Invoice 7 11 Bodyline •. 7 7 5 p.m.— GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, Of 175 SOVS. Nine furlongs. Entail 8 13 Boomerang 8 0 Passion Lord Moutoa 7 9 Flower 8 11 Lavington .. 7 9 Friesland 8 10 Full Throttle 7 7 Arctic King 8 4 Geitel 7 7 Orac 8 3 Hunting Mars 7 7 Hunting Ingenuity .. 7 7 Queen 8 1

MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 65 SOVS. . Unhoppled trotters. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a half. Bingen Chimes scr Bell Heather .. . 12 Biworthy .. scr Native Bird .. , 24 Canadian .. scr King Franz '.. , 36 Fair Dorinda scr Native Leaf .. . 36 Real Age .. scr Unworthy . 36 Waingake .. scr Great Sonoma 48 TRIAL HANDICAP. * of 45 sovs. 3min 4£sec class. One mile and a half. Gauge .. scr Snowy Bingen scr Marina .. scr Loch Leven .. , scr Mavis Logan scr Guy Zolock 12 Pampas .. scr BEY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 65 SOVS. 2min 25sec class. One mile. Drift Wave .. scr Juggler , 12 Ivy Axworthy scr Roadster 12 Lola Bingen .. scr Activity 36 Pirate King .. scr Dandy Locanda 36 Te Moki .. scr Teri Kingi 72 First Aid .. 12 WAIRARAPA CUP. of 140 sovs. 4min 46sec class. Two miles. Mabel Chimes Bonnie Direct 48 (T.) scr Rare Rey 48 Tcri Kingi .. 12 Winshow 48 Proletarian .. 24 Cimarron 96 McLEOD HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 5min 6sec class. Two miles. Bell Heather scr Unworthy 24 Biworthy .. scr Black „Native 36 Waingake .. scr Native Leaf .. 36 Native Bird .. 32 Great Sonoma 60 King Franz .. 24 Native Tree .. 72 BOXING DAY HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. 3min 5sec class. One mile and a quarter. Abyssinian Mavis Logan scr King scr Relax scr Little Acron .. scr Snowy Bingen scr Lola Bingen .. scr Pirate King .. scr Lydstep .. scr CLAREVILLE HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. 3min 2sec class. One mile and a quarter. Drift Wave .. scr Juggler 12 Guy Zolock .. scr Roadster 12 Jean Parrish .. scr Activity 48 Little Acron' .. scr Dandy Locanda 48 First Aid .. 12 Orleigh Mills .. 48 THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. 2min o&'sec class. One mile and a quarter. Activity .. scr Teri Kmgi 12 Lady Author .. scr Proletarian 24 Mabel Chimes Silk Cord 36 (T.) scr Winshow 48 Storm Queen 12 Cimarron , 72

BRAEBURN HANDICAP, of 75 sovs i. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Sardius .. 9 0 Fossicker 7 10 Quake .. 8 13 Gay Hunter 7 9 First Chapter 8 7 Golden Time 7 7 Blygain .. 8 7 Lady Cheval 7 7 Taupirl .. 7 13 Royal Spade 7 7 Recitation 7 10 Seattle 7 7 HUNTER HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. One mile and a distance. st. lb. st. lb. Tres Sec .. 11 10 Count Summer Hill 11 7 Willonyx 10 10 Wahine Nui 10 12 Ralphyllis .. 10 7 Otaki .. 10 11 Rioghail 10 7 Monarchy .. 10 10 Taura Lad .. 10 7 Iddo .. 10 10 NOVICE RACE, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. st. lb. Fossicker ..9 0 Acron 9 0 Skyway ..90 Master Hector • 8 4 Tvcoon .. !) 0 Mahaauui .. 8 4 Taupiri ..90 OPEN FLYING HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. St. lb. Lavina 9 6 Contact . 8 0 Souchong ..8 5 Blygain 8 0 Quake .. 8 2 First Chapter 8 0 Gasman .. 8 2 PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP, , of 75 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Master Cyklon 8 11 Gay Hunter 7 11 Sansi'oy .. 8 11 Mesurlna .. 7 11 Quaint .. 8 9 Monarchy .. 7 9 Hatuma ..8 7 Gascon 7 7 Unexpected 8 0 Sunny Blonde 7 7