RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22249, 13 November 1937, Page 17

RACING AND TROTTING

POT LUCK'S GOOD WIN

Trotting at Addington CHAMPION PACER BEATEN IN FREE FOR ALL Increase in Totalisator Figures In glorious weather and before a crowd of almost record proportions the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club yesterday brought to a conclusion its spring meeting—one of the most successful fixtures held at Addington for many years. The track was in splendid order—a tribute to the work of the custodian, Mr J. Highsted—and while no records were broken, the times generally were a good deal better than the winners had been assessed to do. Features of the day's racing were the splendid displays given by the unhoppled trotters, which provided most exciting contests. Captain Bolt, winner of the opening event, went solidly from start to finish, and, handicapped to do 3min Slsec for a mile and a half, he was forced to do 3min 17 4-ssec,- rime that could have been improved upon had there been anything in the race to extend him. His speed and general behaviour in the race showed him to be an outstanding trotter, and for this due credit must be given to his trainer, C. S. Donald. The Dominion Handicap, which in years gone by was confined to the best horses in New Zealand, attracted a good field, and two proved racehorses in Waikato Prince and Wahnooka staged a battle royal over the last mile of a two miles' race. Waikato Prince won because of his great staying ability, but Wahnooka, in defeat, was not disgraced. The true test for the champion pacers was provided in the Free for All, which was won by an outsider in Supertax. The surprise of the race was the defeat of Indianapolis, which began smartly and which was afforded every chance in the running. He was well beaten more than a furlong from home, and it is possible that the hard race in the New Zealand Cup, which followed practically a year without a race, left him without the stamina necessary to carry en against the best pacers. Indianapolis may yet qome back to his best, but he will need careful handling, and,, in the meantime, possibly the best pacer in New Zealand is Lucky Jack, who in this race had all the worst of the running.. Had he got clear of the ruck a furlong from home, his name, and not that of Supertax, would have been entered as the winner of the 1937 Free for All. The Bell Punch totalisator was given the acid test, when the sum of £64,906 was handled, against £59,266 10s on the corresponding day last year, and this brought the total for the meeting up to £173,752 10s, compared with £150,717 10s 12 months ago. This by no means represents the highest total it is possible for such a machine to handle, and, while speculation was brisk, very few intending investors were shut out.

On the opening day a representative of "The Press" made investigations, and in the early part of the proceedings found that five seconds was the average time taken in the purchase of a ticket. There was a marked change yesterday, when hundreds of investments were timed at less than two seconds each. As the operators became more experienced the machine was speeded up, and the rapidity with which the work was got .through yesterday was surprising. The Bell Punch machine has proved a pronounced success, and is one of the best investments ever made by the authorities who control the Addington course. The whole totalizator, however, is by no means perfect, for the paying-, out of dividends yesterday was too long delayed and investors were often unable to receive their winnings in time to make later wagers. It must be clearly understood, however, that the paying out of dividends is in no way governed by the mechanism installed. It is a separate arrangement altogether, and the responsibility for any delay in this respect cannot be attributed to the Bell Punch machine. Again the public appreciated the promptitude in the balancing of the totalisator and the quick posting of the dividends after each race. The working of the totalisator may be acclaimed to be as well-nigh perfect as any other operating in New Zealand if the payment of dividends mav be excepted. . Mr J H. Williams, the president of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, and his band of honorary officials have every reason to be pleased with the conduct of one of the most successful meetings held for some time. Details of the racing are as follows:

HOLMWOOD HANDICAP,, £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £4O from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 33sec class. One mile and a half.

1. I—Mrs E. Berryman's b- g CAPTAIN BOLT by Peterwah— Medway 9yrs 36 .. C. S. Donald 1 4. 4—E. C. McDermott's b m Little Reta Byrs 48 .. Owner 2 5. 5—R. Townley's b m Lady Sonoma Byrs scr .. Owner 3 10 10— G. W. Mac Donald's b m Debutante Byrs scr .. L. F. Eerkctt 0 6. 6—T. and W. B. McCone's b g Gyrate llvrs scr .. D. C. Watts 0 12. 12— J. Rogers's b g Reward Byrs scr G. Cameron 0 22 F. E. Graham's b g Lament 6yrs ' 12 .. W. J. Doyle 0 8 9—W S. Bussell's ch g Mataunga lOyrs 12 .. M. Holmes 0 7 7_Mrs H. M. Jopp's b m Helen's Bav 7yrs 24 ..P. Gallagher 0 9 T. L. Johnson's gr m Fifa 13yrs 36 • • F. Holmes 0 11 11—A. G. Farland's br m Franz Derby 12yrs 43 •• Owner 0 3 3 —G. J. Barton's br m Golden Eagle Byrs 60 ..J. Fraser, jun. 0 Going down Jhe back Gyrate and Lady Sonoma were in charge, but passing the stands the order was Lady Sonoma, Gyrate, Mataunga, Reward, Captain Bolt, and Lament. Captain Bolt went to the front rounding the far turn, to lead into the straight from Lady Sonoma, Mataunga. Gyrate, and Little Reta. Captain Bolt drew out to win by three lengths from Little Reta, with Lady Sonoma five lengths away. Debutante Was fourth. Times—3min 17 4-ssec, 3min 17 l-ssec, 3min 22sec. Winner trained by C. S. Donald, Belfast. SPRINTERS* HANDICAP, Of ;C300: second horse £SO, and third tvjrse £4O from stake. 3min 24sec class. One mile and a half. 1. I—J. E. and H. L. August's b g FRISCO BOY by Jack Potts—Daisy Pointer 4yrs scr .. J. Bryce, jun. 1 2. 2—Estate F. Fine's blk m Renown's Best syrs 12 .. M. Holmes 2 3. 3—W. Hosking's ch m Kewpie's Bond Byrs scr .. F. J. Smith 3 8. 7—E. E. Buchanan's b g Golden Cross Byrs scr .. G. Mouritz 0 6. 6—J. Young's b hj Harlequin syrs scr .. R. Young 0

7. 9—G. K. King's ch gOn Parade 9yrs scr • • c - King 0 9 8 F. P. Brosnan's b g Battlefield 7yrs 12 .. G. McKendry 0 4 s—Dm bar Lodge, Ltd.'s b hj Casanova syrs 12 .. L. Frost 0 5. 4—R. A. Bebbington's ch m Elvo 13yrs 24 •• Owner 0 Kcwpie's Bond led down the back from Golden Cross. Frisco Boy, Harlequin, Battlefield, and Elvo. With a round to cover Kewpie's Bond was followed by Flvo and Frisco Boy, and down the back the same order was maintained. Kewpie's Bond and Elvo were followed into the straight by Frisco Boy, Harlequin, and Renown's Best. Frisco Eoy drew out to win by two lengths from Renown's Best, with Kewpie's Bond half a length nway. Battlefield was fourth. Times—3min 18 2-ssec, 3min 18 4-ssec, 3inin lflsec. Winner trained by M. B. Edwards, Yaldhurst. LOUISSON HANDICAP, Of £1000; second horse £2OO, third horse £125, and fourth horse £75; lap prizes of £SO and £SO from stake. 4 min 2Gscc class. Two miles. 8 6—H. Stafford's b g POT LUCK bv Jack Potts—Hope Dillon syrs scr . M. Holmes 1 2.2 W. Johnstone's b g King's Play 7yrs scr . • M. Stewart 2 3. 3—C. Johnston's ch gDe Soto 7vrs 24 ..J. Pringle 3 4 4—w. T. Lowe's ch hj Lucky Jack syrs 24 - - R. B. Berry 4 10. 11— J. R. Simpson's b hj Bingen Palm flvrs scr .. Owner 0 12. 32 J. McDonald's b g Glenrossie llyrs scr .. L. O. Thomas 0 9. 9—Mrs E. A. Brake's ch m Bonny Azure 6yrs 12 .. F. J. Smith 0 7. B—G. J. Barton's b g Cloudy Range Byrs 12 ..J. Fraser, jun. 0 11. 10—Rudd and Challis's blk m Evlcus 9yrs 12 .. R. Young 0 1 I—Mrs E. E. Butcher's ch hj Gamble 6yrs 12 .. S. A. Edwards 0 1 I—Mrs E. K. Mauger's blk g War ' Buoy 7yrs 12 ..J. Brycc, jun. 0 S. 5-J. Westerman's b g Graham Dirprt 6vrs 12 .. F. G. Holmes 0 13. 13-Estate E. G. Wells's br g nollo 12yrs 12 .. L. Frost u 6 7—Windle and McDonald sb g Willow Wave llyrs 12 O. E. Hooper 0 Gamble and War Buoy were bracketed on the totalisator. Glenrossie secured both lap prizes G led past the stands from King's Play, War Buoy, Evicus. Bingen Palm Gamble, and Pot Luck. Oyer tho nex: round the leader, held their posio'ns and with half a mile to cover Cletiro°sie was attended by King's Play, KyjcusWar Buoy, Pot Luck, and De Soto. King's Play hod charge turning for home, with Glenrossie, De Soto and Pot Luck next The last-named finished well to beat King's Play by a short length, with De Soto four lengths away. Lucky Jack was close up fourth. Times-4min 20 l-5-« ; 4min 20 2-ssec, 4mln 18 4-ssec Winner trained by M. Holmes, Yaldhurst.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP, , Of £500; second horse £125. and third horse £75 from stake. 4mm 3Csec class. Two miles. 1 2—Mrs D. R. Revell's ch f PARISIENNE by Rey de Oro—Yenat 4yrs scr .. R. B. Berry 1 6. 6—Archer and McFarlane's b m Sea Gift Byrs scr .. E. J. Smith z 2.1-B. Crice's b g Village Guy 7yrs 36 .. .. C. S. Donald 3 4. 4—E. Sanders's b g Big Author 9yrs scr .. O. E. Hooper 0 7. B—H. M. Lynch's b m Isobel Derby syrs scr .. W. J. Doyle 0 3. 3—W. Johnstone's b m Lady Fame 9yrs scr .. M. Stewart 0 9. 9—L. A. Maidens's b g Gunfire

lOyrs 24 .. Owner 0 8. 7—J. Bryce's b g Smooger 9yrs 24 .. J. Bryce, jun. 0 5. 5—F. W. McGill's ch m Rooks Ahead 7yrs 36 ..J. Walsh 0 Isabel Derby was followed past the stands by Smooger, Sea Gift, Gunfire, Village Guy, and Parisienne. With six furlongs to cover Smooger had charge and was followed down the back the last time by Isabel Derby, Sea Gift, Gunfire, Village Guy, and Parisienne. Smooger held his lead to the straight, but in a hard finish Parisienne beat Sea Gift by a length, with Village Guy a head away. Lady Fame was fourth. Times—4min 2Gsec, 4min 2G l-ssec, 4min 23 2-ssec. Winner trained by R. B. Berry, Yaldhurst. AUSTRALASIAN HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £4O from stake. 3min 27sec class. One mile and a half. 1. I—J. Richardson's b hj TOORAK by Wrack—Sungod mare 4yrs scr E. C. McDermott 1 4. 4—B. Croft's b g Ginger Jack syrs scr .. .. T. H. McKenzie 2 7. 7_w. D. McLeod's blk m Belle Grattan syrs scr .. G. McKendry 3 5. 6—W. E. Sticking's ch m Celebrity syrs scr .. .. R. Donald 0 11. 11— E. N. Kennerley's blk m Doris Derby Byrs scr .. J. J. Kennerley 0 6. 5—D. C. Watt's b g Greenmantle 7yrr. ser .. .. Owner 0 8. B—W. Crozier's b g Repeal Gyrs scr J. Siebel 0

10. 9—E. Bggg's b g Sage King Byrs scr R. Young 0 2.2 W. McDonald's blk g Waipahi 6yrs scr .. .. J. Walsh 0 3. 3—B. T. Roper's b g Arcraft Byrs 12 .. .. .. G. Mouritz 0 12. 12— W. McDonald's b g Treasure Bond 6vrs 12 .. ..J. Clark 0 9. 10—L. A. Maidens's ch g Ciro 9yrs 24 .. .. .. L. Frost 0 Going along the back Ginger Jack had charge from Celebrity, Toorak. Sage King. Ciro, Repeal, Aircraft, and Waipahi. Ginger Jack maintained his position passing the stands, and was followed at the half bv Toorak, Sage Kins, Repeal, Waipahi, and Celebrity. Ginger Jack turned for home clear of Toorak and Waipahi, but Toorak finished best to win by a neck from Ginger Jack, with Belle Grattan four lengths away. Repeal was fourth. Times —3min 18 3-ssec, 3min 18 4-ssec, 3min 20sec. Winner trained by V. Leeming, Templeton. DOMINION HANDICAP, Of £500; second' horse £125. and third horse £75 from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 4min 3Qsec class. Two miles. 2.3 J. Bryce's b g WAIKATO PRINCE by Florizel —Fenwater mare 9yrs 36 .. J. Bryce. jun. 1 1 2—Mrs E. Berryman's ch g Wahnooka 9yrs 48 .. C. S. Donad 2 6 s—Miss A. Norman's b g Norman Fox 9yrs scr .. G. McKendry 3 5 6—H. G. Cook's blk g Amonos lOyrs scr • • .. J. Young 0 7 7—E. C. McDermott's b m Garner 9vrs scr .. .. R. B. Berry 0 3. i—G. J. Barton's br m Golden Eaele Bvrs scr .. D. C. W?tts 0 8. B—Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s b m Raclaim 9vrs scr . ■ L. Frost 0 3. I—G. J. Barton's b m Bittersweet 6yrs 12 ..J. Fraser, jun. 0 4. 4—II. Stafford's b g Flotsam Byra 12 .. .. M. Holmes 0 Golden F.agle and Bittersweet were bracketed on the totalisator. Flotsam led past the stands from Raclairn. Golden Eagle, and Garner. With a round to cover Wpikato Prince had charge, followed bv Wahnooka. Flotsam, Garner, and Bittersweet. The lenders maintained their positions going down the back, and turning for home Waikato Prince was followed by Wahnooka, Flotsam, Garner, and Norman Fox. Waikato Prince outstayed Wahnooka to beat him by a length, with Norman Fox half a length away. Garner was fourth. Times—4min 13sec, 4min 30 l-ssec, 4min 34 2-ssec. Winner trained by J. Bryce, Hornby. FREE-FOR-ALL, Of £400; second horse £IOO. and third horse £SO from stake. One mile and a quarter. 5. 5—D. Rodgers's b hj SUPERTAX by Maxegin—Grace Logan Byrs G. Mouritz 1 2. 2—P. Brown's ch g Roi 1 Or 14yrs F. Holmes 2 3 4 —w. T. Lowe's ch hj Lucky Jack svrs .. .. R. B. Berry 3 6. 6—Windle and McDonald's b g Willow Wave llyrs O. E. Hooper 0 4. 3—Mrs E. A. Brake's ch m Bonny Azure 6yrs .. .. F. J. Smith 0 1. I—G. J. Barton's b hj Indianapolis Cyrs .. J. Fraser, jun. 0 1. I—G. J. Barton's b g Tempest 9yrs D. C. Watts 0 Indianapolis and Tempest were bracketed on the totalisator. Roi l'Or began smartly and was followed past the stands by Indianapolis, Lucky Jack, Bonny Azure, and Supertax. Indianapolis had charge entering the back and was attended three furlongs from home by Bonny Azure, Roi l'Or, Willow Wave, Lucky Jack, and Supertax. Bonny Azure and Indianapolis were on terms entering the straight, but in a desperate finish Supertax got up to beat Roi l'Or by threequarters of a length, with Lucky Jack a length and a half away. Bonny Azure was fourth. Times—2min 40sec, 2min 40 l-ssec, 2min 40 2-ssec. Winner trained by R. J. Humphreys, Templeton. Winners of the race are:— Your, Owner. Winner. Time. 1914 R. T. lipid's Eccentric .. 2 48 4-5 1915 J. Fleming's Our Thorpe 2 41 2-D 1016 Mrs A. M. Seymour's Admiral Wood . . 2 45 1917 ,7 Bryce's Cathedra! Chimes 2 42 3-5 1013 11. Jarden's Author Dillon 2 45 4-5 1919 Exors. J. Knight's Author Dihon . . .. 2 412 5 1920 Exors. J. Knight's Author I),lion .. .. 2 113 5 1921 M. J. ITnnnon'x Albert Clinq 2 9 3-5 1922 W. IT. Norton's Trix Pointer 2 9 2-5 1923 J. Duffy's Logan Chief.. 2 7 3-5 1924 J. R. McKenzie's Arron 2 3 3-5 1925 J. R. McKenzie's Arron 2 4 3-5 1926 J. R. McKenzie's Great Bingen . . ..29 1927 J. A Duffy's Native Chief 2 111-5 1928 J. .T. Kennerley's Peter Bingen .. ..2 38 4-5 1929 .1. A. Mitchell's Padlock 2 42 3 5 19.10 W. McDonald's King Pointer 2 39 4-5 1931 Miss K. Hinds's Harold Logan .. . . 2 40 1912 P. Brown's Roi l'Or .. 2 38 1-5 1933 Mrs M. TTarrall's Red Shado%V . . .. 2 41 2-5 1934 E. F. C. Hinds's Harold I,n;an . . . . 2 as 2-5 19.15 C ,T. B.irton's Indianapolis 2 ,19 2-5 1936 E. F. C. Hinds's Harold Logan .. .. 2 391937 D. Rodgers's Supertax .. 2 40 From 1920 to 1927 inclusive the distance was one mile. HORNBY HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £4O from stake. 2min 46sec class. One mile and a quarter. 1. i—w. J. Gudscll's blk hj PLUTUS i by Nelson Derby—Fanny Logan 6yrs scr .. ... C. S. Donald 1 1. 7—R A. Bcbbington's ch m Elvo 13yrs ,scr .. • • Owner 2 13. 13— G. S. Smith's ch g Agile Bvrs 12 Owner 3 6. 10— E. Sanders's b g Big Author 9yrs scr .. .. O. E. Hooper 0 2.2 J. E. and H. L. August's ch m Frisco Lady syrs scr J. Bryce, jun. 0 3. 3—G. Aitcheson's b m Southern Smile 7yrs scr .. F. G. Holmes 0 12. 12— W. H. Jakins's b g Worthy King llyrs scr .. .. J. Pringle 0 11. 11—Mrs A. E. Stribling's b g Young Frank llyrs scr .. H. Marshall 0 9. 9—Mrs D. R. Revell's b m Grace McElwyn 6yrs 12 .. R. B. Berry 0 8. 5—J. R. McKenzie's b g Double Great syrs 12 .. G. McKendry 0 10. B—L. A. Maidens's b g Gunfire lOyrs 12 .. .. Owner 0 10. B—Estate E. G. Wells's br g Rollo 12yrs 24 .. .. L. Frost 0 5. 6—W. Johnstone's b m Lady Fame 9yrs 12 .. .. M. Stewart 0 4. 4—E. C. McDermott's b g Raydus 13yrs 12 .. .. Owner 0 Gunfire and Rollo were bracketed on the totalisator. With half a mile covered, Elvo had charge from Piutus, Frisco Lady, Grace McElwyn, and Agile. Racing down the back Elvo was followed by piutus, Frisco Lady, Agile, and Grace McElwyn. Elvo and Piutus were still showing the way

entering the straight. In the run home Plutus drew out to beat Elvo by two lengths, with Agile half a length away. Raydus was fourth. Times—2min 42 2-5 sec, 2min 42 4-ssec, 2min 42sec. Winner C. S. Donald, Belfast. NOTES ON THE RACING An Improving: Trotter Captain Bolt gave another display of brilliant trotting when he won the Holmwood Handicap in the fast time of 3min 17 4-ssec, an improvement of nearly 16 seconds on his handicap time. At no stage did he appear in danger of defeat. An excellent start was effected, and the early leader was Gyrate, followed by Lady Sonoma, Debutante, Mataunga, and Lament, while Captain Bolt was already trotting soundly and Golden Eagle lost grcund through having to run wide. As the race progressed all eyes centred on Captain Bolt as the leaders. Lady Sonoma and Gyrate, set a torrid pace. At the three furlongs post. Captain Bolt ranged alongside Lady Sonoma, and while the latter stuck to her work gamely enough, she was no match for the Peterwah trotter, who had her measure half-way down the straight. Further interest was aroused when Little Reta,. who had always been going solidly, put in a brilliant finish to take second place ahead of Lady Sonoma, but still a good way behind Captain Bolt. Debutante, Lament, Helen's Bay, and Golden Eagle were the next to finish. It was a display of trotting at its best, and it gives promise of a great career for C. S. Donald's trotter. Good judgment was used when Captain Bolt was nominated for the Dominion Handicap, and he is now about eligible for a race of this class. Little Reta is trotting better now than ever before, and at the meeting her form has been consistently good. Lady Sonoma gave her usual display and helped to brighten the pace from the start to the end. The remainder were all feeling the stress of the pace, and were very tired towards the finish. A Splendid Pacer Frisco Boy was made a warm favourite for the Sprinters' Handicap, and after being placed on the rails for the greater part of the journey he was lucky enough to find an opening in the straight, and, once clear of his field, he had little difficulty in winning from Renown's Ecst, Kcwpie's Bond, and Battlefield. Frisco Boy and Kewpie's Bond led out at the start from Golden Cross. Harlequin, and Battlefield, but going down the back Kewpie's Bond raced to the lead, and she was immediately joined by Elvo, who ranged up on the outside of Frisco Boy with Harlequin and Golden Cross in close attendance. Kewpie s Bend and Elvo were first into the straight, but a furlong from home Frisco Boy got clear, and he immediately raced up to Kewpie's Bond. Elvo in the meantime had retired, and it was left to Renown's Best to offer ihe only serious opposition to Frisco Boy, who, however, finished strongly and had something in his favour at the end. Frisco Boy again showed rare brilliance, and his win was full of merit. Once clear, he did not . appear in danger of defeat, although it seemed that his driver, J. Bryce, jun., took a risk when he allowed himself to be hemmed in on the rails. Renown's Best, as usual, was slow to begin, but was putting in great work over the concluding stages. Kewpie's Bond, after making the pace for most of the journey, was very tired at the finish. Battlefield and Harlequin ran fair races, but On Parade and Casanova both lest much ground at the start. A Great Race The Louisson Handicap attracted a great field, and the race, run at a solid pace from end to end, provided a great contest with Pot Luck, who all the best of the running, a good winner from King's Play, who, with Glenrossie, was responsible for all tne pacemaking. Bingen Palm, Glenrossie, and Pot Luck were actually the quickest to begin, and with half a mile covered, Glenrossie was in front of King's Play, War Buoy, Evicus, Bingen Palm, and Gamble, with Pot Luck on the rails next, and De Soto handy. The lastnamed made a fast run down tha back stretch and when the last round was commenced he was following Glenrossie, King's Play, Evicus, War Buoy, and Pot Luck. From then on the pace increased, r.nd in the back stretch Gamble followed De Soto, in another very fast sprint, and Lucky Jack came from the back ot the field with an electric burst. De Soto was being asked a serious question as he rounded the top turn, where Gamble went to a break, and momentarily stopped Lucky Jack. King's Play and Glenrossie came -into the straight together ahead of De Soto and Pot Luck. It was a battle royal from now on, and though King's Play, under pressure, skipped, he came again in bulldog .fashion. Pot Luck, however, who had been carefully, nursed, had a brilliant sprint left, and this was just too much for King's Play. De Soto was in tnird place just ahead of Lucky Jack. But for the interference Lucky Jack might have won. Maurice Holmes's driving won the race, and it was one of the Riccarton trainer's best efforts. Pot Luck finished like a good racehorse and exhibited more stamina than in some previous xaces. King's Play found the effort of pace-making just too much for him, but he lost no friends because cf this display. De Soto was thoroughly tested, and was well driven by J. Pringle. Gamble broke—a rather disturbing failing with an otherwise great

pacer. War Buoy also made a mistake at the top turn and he faded out. Willow Wave exhibited his usual mulish qualities at the start and lost his chance. Glenrossie carried on well for a mile and three-quarters, when his condition failed him, Cloudy Range ran poorly, and Graham Direct lost all his chance through a bad beginning. The time, 4min 20 l-ssec, was nothing exceptional when the class of horses engaged and the state of the track are taken into consideration. Parisienne Improves Parisienne showed great improvement en her previous day's running when in brilliant fashion she won the Lyttelton Handicap. This time she paced evenly all through and easily held off the strong challenges issued by Sea Gift and Village Guy. Isabel Derby, Sea Gift, Parisienne, and Gunfire set out to make the running, and with half a mile covered Smooger joined the leaders and established a clear lead going down the back. With a round to go Smooger was in front from Sea Gift, Isabel Derby, Village Guy, Gunfire, Parisienne, and Rocks Ahead. Parisienne was going great guns down the back stretch, and she was third to Smooger and Gunfire, and was followed by Sea Gift, Lady Fame, and Village Guy. Parisienne held her own to win in approved style, and with a late dash Sea Gift deprived Village Guy of second place. Lady Fame, Rocks Ahead, and Smooger were next to finish. Parisienne's form was in keeping with the reputation she had earned of being one of the most genuine racehorses the Dominion has produced. She seemed quite at home on the track, which was in excellent order, and in her whole performance there was no suggestion of a break. Sea Gift's display was good to see, for while she has been practically debarred from racing in her own class, she has proved herself good enough to beat the majority of the pacers. Village Guy found his limit when he tackled Parisienne and he was struggling hard over the later stages. Big Author's display was not good, he tailed the field throughout and not much encouragement could be gained from the displays of the remainder. Toorak Shows Speed In winning the Australasian Handicap in the good time of 3min 18 3-ssec. Toorak gave a high-class display of pacing and fairly buried the rest for speed. Celebrity started smartly with Ginger Jack next; but very soon Ginger Jack, with, a fast burst of speed, raced to the lead and carried on from Toorak. Sage King, and Repeal. -At the straight entrance Toorak moved to within easy distance of Ginger Jack, and with a last burst over the last 100 yards he proved his superiority. Toorak won handsomely and should win more good races. Ginger Jack ran his best race for some time and may have been unlucky to strike such a good pacer a*s Toorak. Belle Gratlan gained third place with a late run; but it seemed that Repeal's driver was caught napping. She put up a great race however, for she lost a lot of ground at the start. Waipahi and Greenmantle both began badly, but caught their field and were well beaten horses w;th two furlongs to go. Aircraft has trained off, and Celebrity broke in the running. Champion Trotters The Dominion Handicap provided splendid trotting, for the back-markers, Wahnooka and Waikato Prince, scon picked up ground and after Flotsam had led for a round the pair acted as pacemakers throughout. With a round to go Waikato Prince was showing the way to Wahnooka, Flotsam, Garner. Bittersweet, and Raclaim. Waikato Prince was setting a solid pace, but Wahnooka held to him gamely. A great race in the straight resulted. Waikato Prince proved the best stayer in the race, and won well from Wahnooka, who was followed by Norman Fox and Garner. The remainder felt the stress of the extreme speed and were very tired towards the finish. Waikato Prince is a genuine stayer, and both he and Wahnooka gave great displays. The latter felt the effects of the race at the finish and broke as the post was reached. Garner and Norman Fox also displayed plenty of speed. Flotsam failed to stay, and Golden Eagle and Bittersweet were not likely in the later stages. The Free-for-Ah Backers were well astray in their calculations for the Free-for-AU when the little-fancied Supertax, with a brilliant burst of speed over the last furlong got up in time to defeat Roi TO". The judge's verdict was threequarters of a length. The majority of spectators were in doubt as to which had won. Roi l'Or and Lucky Jack were smartest out of the barrier, with Supertax and Indianapolis next, and at the stands the order was Roi l'Or, Indianapolis, Lucky Jack. Bonny Azure, Supertax, and Willow Wave, who broke at the start, last. Into the back stretch Indianapolis was clear of Bonny Azure, Roi l'Or, Willow Wave, Lucky Jack, and Supertax, and at the three furlongs post he still appeared to be going well within himself; but at the straight entrance he began to feel the strain, while Benny Azure was hanging on gamely. Into the straight came Indianapolis and Bonny Azure; but when Roi l'Or challenged Indianapolis cned enough and Lucky Jack was in a hopeless position on the rails. As Bonny Azure weakened Supertax ranged up on the outside, and in a great race to the post Supertax just shaded Roi l'Or With Lucky Jack, fairly flying at the finish, in fourth place, just ahead of Bonny Azure and Indianapolis. The winner was driven with patience, and ho reserved his run until all the others h£d done their best. It was a brilliant effort. , ... Supertax had the last run, and this meant victory after all the others had run themselves out. Roi l'Or showed that he was far from being a back number, and without any racing to help him, his owner, Mr P. Brown, paraded him in excellent order. Indianapolis was not in a condition to stand such a race. He may need another steady preparation in which racing in public must play its part. Lucky Jack had all the worst of the luck and a field, which in ordinary circumstances could have been expected to string out, kept well bunched and he was in a very secure pocket.

The programme is as follows:

Lucky Jack is possibly the best pacer in New Zealand to-day. Tempest made one of his few mistakes when he failed to leave the barrier. A Coming Champion C S. Donald scored his sixth win of the meeting when with Plutus he won the Hornby Handicap in very easy style. At no stage of the race was. the black pacer fully extended, and he fairly outclassed his field. Big Author lost a big stretch of ground through his failure to strike his hopples at the start, and at later stages of the race Worthy King and Southern Smile retired through mishaps. Elvo set out to make the pace from the start, and, closely followed by Frisco Lady. Plutus, Young Frank, Agile and Double Great, she carried on until the straight was reached. Here Plutus came out of the ruck, and it was not long before he had placed the issue beyond doubt. He came home full of running and had a very comfortable victory from Elvo, who held on long enough to beat for second place an outsider in Agile. Raydus, Lady Fame, and Gunfire were next to finish. On the opening day Plutus had won the mile saddle very nicely in fast time, and he has proved himself a versatile pacer. In each of her efforts at the meeting Elvo has paced consistently and well and apparently is back to her form of two years ago. Agile paid double figures on the place machine and finished on gamely, but the remainder were plainly feeling the effects of several days' hard racing.

ROTORUA AND BAY OF PLENTY HUNT PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY

[THE PRESS Special Service.]

AUCKLAND, November 12,

Good fields are expected at the meeting of the Rotorua and Bay cf Plenty Hunt Club to-morrow. Betting will be under the win and place system, and support may be given the following:— Hunters' Hurdles: Day Boy, Air Commodore, Little Anglia. Innovation Handicap: Raceline, Free Advice, Town Section. Haeremai High-weight: Modern Maid, Sandrift, Diacquedoon. Ladies' Bracelet: Day Boy, Air Commodore, Tahae Mea. Hunt Club Cup: Adsum, Simint, Stanstead.

Masters's Handicap: Miss Te Koura, Queen Lu, Winlona.' Hack Cup: Huskie, Kena, Brown Lap.

Haere Ra Handicap: Mungacre, Merial, Sergia.

12 Noon— HUNTERS' HURDLES, oi £65. One mile and a half.

st. lb. st. lb. Mio Lume .. 10 10 Peter the Snow Trail 9 0 Great 9 0 Day Boy ..90 Jllumaid ..90 A i r Backblock ..9 0 Commodore 9 0 Innes Lad .. 8 0 Little Anglia 9 0 Bella ..9 0 12.45 p.m.— INNOVATION HACK HANDICAP, of £6O Six furlongs and 30 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Free Advice 9 0 Abbey Lass 8 5 Raceline .. 810 Floodlight ..8 5 Tahae Mea ..86 Fairy Hill .. 8 5 General Riske 8 5 Precise ..8 5 Sir Ace .. 8 5 Sir Joe Joe 8 5 Town Section 8 5 Mark's Gift 8 5 Highland Friskland ..8 5 Queen 8 5 1.30 p.m.— HAEREMAI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £7O. One mile and 130 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Sandrift ..10 4 Racewhip ..9 1 Bellbroney .. 912 Paunui ..90 Modern Maid 911 Mio Fratollo 9 0 Simint ..9 9 Mana ..9 0 Sub Editor ..9 8 Tralee Rose 9 0 Holly Lu .. 9 4 Floodlight ..9 0 Diacquedoon 9 I

2.15 p.m.— LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of £35. Gentlemen riders. One mile and 130 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Diacquedoon 10 13 Little Anglia 10 7 Tahae Mea 10 11 Illumaid .. 10 7 Folly's Choice 10 7 Floodlight .. 10 7 Day Boy .. 10 7 Sir Joe Joe 10 7 Air Com- Peter the modore 10 7 Great 10 7 3 p.m.— ROTORUA AND BAY OF PLENTY HUNT CLUB CUP, of £ 120 and trophy valued £2O. About three miles. st. lb. st. lb. Mio Lume .. 10 10 Folly's Choice 9 5 Simint .. 10 10 Peter the Adsum ..10 5 Great 9 0 Cordon .. 9 12 Snow Trail 9 0 Stanstead .. 910 Beila ..9 0 Grantham .. 910 Smilin' Thru 9 0 3.45 p.m.— MASTERS' HACK HANDICAP, of £BO. Six furlongs and 30 yards. • st. lb. st. lb. Winlona ..9 5 Free Advice 7 0 Miss Te Koura 7 10 Paunui ..70 Racette .. 7 6 Raceline ..7 0 Peter's Pence 7 4 Acella ..7 0 EUanui ..7 4 Abbey Lass 7 0 Queen Lu .. 7 1 Fairy Hill ..7 0 Diacquedoon 7 0 Sub Editor 7 0 4.30 p.m.— HACK CUP HANDICAP, of £IOO and trophy valued at £2O. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Huskie ..9 4 Holly Lu .. 7 0 Philemup .. 9 0 Cometarium 7 0 Valpai ..8 6 Socketts ..7 0 Brown Lap 8 4 Le Turc ..7 0 Kena ..8 1 Paunui ..7 0 5.15 p.m.— HAERE RA HANDICAP, of £9O. Six furlongs and,-30 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Sinking Fund 9 0 Winlona .. 7 11 Tray Bit .. 8 12 Prince Ven 7 6 Rona Bay ..8 9 Mungacre ..7 5 Sergia ..81 Miss Te Koura 7 0 Merial .. 7 12 Holly Lu .. 7 0