RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22304, 19 January 1938, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

TURF GOSSIP Disappointed Roy Bun was put to his severest test to date at Trentham yesterday; but failed to race up to expectations’, and it is hardly likely that’ he will improve sufficiently to win a race at the meeting. Consistent Convivial was unlucky to meet defeat in the last few strides of the high-weight event at Trentham. She put up an attractive performance and made a stubborn fight over the last few chains. Convivial is a useful galloper, and is certainly consistent. More Time Yet • Defaulter was in a handy position turning for home In the Wellington Stakes yesterday; but was well out of the final contest. Tills form could only be expected, in view of his small racing experience, compared with that of (he majority of his opponents. A Brilliant Colt When Surmount was still at large after evading groups of would-be capturers in his escapade at Trentham yesterday, it was thought likely that the field for the Wellington Stakes would be sent away without him; but the starter wisely decided to await his return. It was certainly exasperating for the other competitors, who gave no trouble at the harrier, and were kept in suspense until Surmount was taken bade. He then went away first a few seconds after he got into lino, and spreadeagled the field throughout the five furlong jounrey. Surmount created a big impression by his win in the Wanganui Debutant Stakes, when he easily beat Protector; bill failed in later attempts. There is no doubt about his brilliance, but he i; one of a highly-strung class, and will need to be more seasoned before he will be a sound racing proposition. Surmount was previously trained by G. Now, but is now under the charge of his owner. Did Not Respond , Various exensqp have been advanced for the recent failures of Night Dress, but none could be claimed for him in yesterday’s race at Trentham, except that his light apprentice rider may not have been able to get the best out of him. In the meantime, his new owner did not have cause to be pleased with the bargain he has entered into; but the Nightmarch colt will possibly give belter results under the stronger horsemanship which he Will get later at the meeting. Yearling Sales The twelfth annual national sale oi thoroughbred yearlings will be hold at Trentham to-day. A total of 107 lots is catalogued, and indications point to the sale not being concluded until the evening. In the absence of any outstanding yearlings, especially of the Limond and Chief Rulei breed, big prices are not expected; but the average should bo well up tc that of recent years. Australia will again be strongly represented, and the Randwick trainers, G. Price and J. T Jamieson, will be on the scene. They will operate on behalf of various Australian patrons. One of the most discussed yearlings is a brown colt by Siegfried from Lilock, by Limond from Lovelock by Martian from Lovelorn. The colt is thus closely related to Wotan, Peter Jackson, Gaine Carrington. Menclans, and Motcre. Nr doubt he will be one of the highoriccd lots of the day, and will mosl likely be purchased for Australia Coming On Raeburn did not got away on good terms in his race at Trentham yesterday. and was not prominent until the concluding furlong. Ho finished very resolutely, and should soon enter the winning list. Source of Trouble The field for the Wellington Cup was well bunched passing the five furlong post, and several horses appeared to meet trouble at this stage. Ar inquiry into the incident was held, and it was announced later that the trouble was started by a one-eyed horse, The Bigot, who was running about a good deal. The stewards, in deciding thal no further action was justified, expressed the opinion that somethin? should be done to prevent one-eyed horses from racing in New Zealand They are banned in Australia, and il was on this account that The Bigoi was transferred to New Zealand. Wellington Cup Winner Padishah, who can claim to bo enrolled as one of the most creditable winners of the Wellington Cup, is a half-brother by Chief Ruler to Cuddle He won two races at the Grand National Steeplechase meeting of 1936 and was later taken to Australia, but was a most expensive failure throughout the trip. He returned to form by winning last year’s Hawke’s Bay Cup, and was then put aside until he reappeared during the holidays Padishah lias proved himself a most proficient hurdler, and no doubt he will figure at this branch during next winter. Unsatisfactory Test Dollar Prince, who has been trained at Kiccarlon by D, O’Connor for his Central Otago owner, Mr A. Aitcheson, was sent to last week’s Vincent meeting, and on his track trials before leaving he looked likely to get on the winning list; but in both his races he failed to move off with the field and was soon hopelessly out of the contests. He was last into the straight in Saturday’s race, but finished very fast close up to the placed division. His owner was naturally very disappointed, and it is doubtful if he will send him back to Riccarton. A Quick Return The Wingatui owner-trainer F. Shaw sold Adina a few minutes before the concluding event at the Vincent meeting on Saturday to Mr A. Ferguson, owner of McHcath and Pink Robe, and the Roscnor gelding returned more than halt yf his purchase money by winning the race in a manner suggestive of further successes in hack sprint events. English Woman Trainer Neither in England nor in Australia are women granted licences to train horses, but the Jockey Club made an exception for Mrs Chaloner, who, although she is more than 90 years old, still attends a meeting at Newmarket occasionally. “Sporting Life,” London, in its issue of November 30, announced the death of her son, Mr Thomas Chaloner, at Newmarket on the previous day at the age of ,72 years. He was a public trainer for many years and trained Marco for the Cambridgeshire in 1895. America’s Crack Recent successes registered by War Admiral have been hailed with great joy in American racing circles, for it was feared that an injury which he suffered in June, while winning the Belmont Stakes, would prevent him from racing again. After winning a “stake race” in October, he carried 9-0 to victory in the Washington Handicap, of one /nile and a quarter, worth about £3OOO, defeating his opponents in decisive style. It was his. seventh successive win, and his earnings in stake money are estimated at about £32,000. All continuing to go well. War Admiral will probably be given an opportunity of distinguishing himself in the Santa Anita Handicap, which carries the fine stake of £20.000.

WELLINGTON RACES

CLOSE FINISH IN CUP PADISHAH’S SUCCESS TOP ROW AND DICTATE WIN . [From Our Own Reporter.] WELLINGTON, January 18. The Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting was opened at Trentham to-day in sultry weather. There was a large attendance from all parts of New Zealand, and several visitars from Australia. The track carried a strong coating of grass, but it provided fast going. The sum of £46,363 (win £21.265, place £25.098) was handled, against £43.311 10s (win £19,362 10s : place £23.949) on the corresponding day last year. Results:— TRENTHAM HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £OO, and mud horse £3O from stake. One mile, 4. 4—W. Higgins’s CRICKET by Chief Ruler—Summertime 10-3 A. Jenkins 1 6 6—H. V. Wareing’s Convivial 9-2 L. Dulicu 2 s, 5—C. Cameron’s Lord Quick 9-13 P. Burgess 3 9 9 Tall Light 10-13 J. McDowell; 13, 13 Joumet 9-6 C. Shields; 1. 1 Roy Bun 9-6 D. O’Connor; 7. 7 Galteemore 9-5 T. Tito; 11 12 Conveyer 9-4 A. McDonald: R, 8 Lovelilt 9-4 J. Murfitt: 3. 2 Rockingham 9-4 G. Rldgway: 2. 3 Royal Choice 9-4 R. Savage; 12, 11 Alloa 9-2 S. Anderson: 10. 10 Warehi 9-2 C. Thomson also started. Won by a neck; the same between second and third. Rockingham was fourth. Time, Imin 41jsec. Winner trained by H. Telford, Trentham. WELLINGTON STAKES. Of £600; second horse £l2O, and third horse £6O from stake. Weight-for-age. Five furlongs. 4 4 c. W. Boyd’s SURMOUNT by Surveyor—Cometary 2yrs 6-12 car. 7-Oj • . . N. Cavency 1 6. 7—C. Ryan’s Brunhild 2yrs 8-3 S. Wilson 2 I. I—L. S. Paul’s Amigo 2yrs 7-8 car. 7-10 . • W. Broughton 3 2, 3 Francis Drake 8-6 P. Atkins; 7, 5 Icing 8-3 B. Morris; 3, 3 Peerless 7-5 car. 7-10 L. J. Ellis; 5, 6 Arvakur 6-12 R. Sargent: 9, 8 Defaulter 6-12 carried 7-H A. Messervy; 9, 8 Sudan 6-9 .car. 7-2 H. Wiggins also started. Won by three lengths; a neck between second and third. Francis Drake was fourth. Time, 581 sec. Winner trained by .owner. Awapuni. APPRENTICES’ HACK PLATE, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake. Seven furlongs. 6. 6—B. Burgess's LADY MONTANA by Lord Quex—Kilceit 7-8 car. 7-3 . L. Howe 1 3 3—G. M. Currie’s Relative 7-8 N. Cavency t 8. 7—J. W. Lowe’s Good Sun 8-7 L. Nesbit t 7, 8 Balmenter 8-7 A. Bennatt; 9, 9 Dark Red 8-7 A. Sim; 5, 5 Mishna 8-7 car. 8-3 T. Power; 2, 3 Double Gift 8-4 car. 8-9 M. Caddy; 4, 4 Night Dress 7-11; 1, 1 Florence Mills 7-8 R. Sargent also started. Won by a short head; dead-heat for second. Double Gift was fourth. Time, Imin 27sec. Winner trained by ownpr, Opaki. FITZHEKBERT HANDICAP, Of £300;: second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1. I—F. Ormond’s KATHBELLA by Beau Pere—Royal Line* (7-9 P. Atkins 1 2. 2—H.. Smith's On Call «-6 W. Broughton 2 4. 6—o. Watson’s Raeburn 7-2 car. 7-10 .. L. J. Ellis 3 3, 3 Lady Lyric 7-13 S. Wilson; 5, 5 Dunmanway 7-10 C. Wilson; 10, 10 Prime Quality 7-10 B. Morris: 8, 8 Yours Truly 7- C. Goulsbro; 7, 7 Piastre 7-7 A. Bennett; 5, 4 Dissipation 7-6 H. Wiggins: 9, 9 Prediction 7-4 G. Tattersall; 11, 11 Coronado 7-0 car. 7-2 J. Forsyth also started. Won by four lengths; a length between second and third. Prediction was fourth. Time, 59sec. Winner trained by 5. Reid, Hastings. WELLINGTON CUP, Of £1275, including gold cup value £75; second horse £250, and third horse £125 from stake. One mile and a half. 2.4 J. A. Hennah’s PADISHAH by Chief Ruler —Caress aged 7-9 P. Atkins 1 11. 12— E. L. Barnes's Catalogue 8-3 W. Little 2 13. 13— W. Henderson’s Tiger Gain 7-13 C. Shields 3 8, 8 Argentic 9-0 A. E. Ellis; 3. 2 Wild Chase 8-12 J. Jennings: 6. 7 The Buzzer 8-6 B. Morris; 4, 3 Cerne Abbas 8- L. J. Ellis; 5, 6 Round Up 8-1 H. Wiggins: 7, 5 Kelly 7-13 U. McTavish; 1. 1 Lowenberg 7-12 C. Goulsbro; 12, 11 Siegmund 7-9 W. Broughton: 14, 14 Sunee 7-4 R. Sargent; 10, 9 Lucullus Lad 7-2 A. Bennettr 9, 10 The Bigot 7-0 car. 7-6 S, Wilson also started. ■ Won by a length; a head between second and third. Siegmund was fourth. Time, 2rhin 31sec. Winner trained by owner. Hastings. RUAPEHU HACK HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake. Six furlongs. 12. 14—A. and A. Harrison’s VADANOE by Vaals—ldanoe 3yrs 7-6 G. Tattersall 1 1. 2—Mrs McAsey’s Race Call 8-8 H. Wiggins 2 3. 4—E. W. Spencer’s Rabble 7-12 car. 7-5 .. ~ .. G. Watson 3 10, 9 Wagner 9-0 P. Atkins; 2, 1 Lord Nuffield, 8-8 L, J, Ellis; 5, 5 Nereus.B-6 A. Jenkins; 13, 11 Lazybones 8-4 J. Jennings; 4, 3 Free Gold 7-12 W. Broughton; 18, 17 Dancing Flame 7-7 S. Wilson; 11, 12 Mercenary 7-5 A. Messervy; 7, 7 Noisy Night 7-5 N. Caveney; 6, 6 Sam’s Choice 7-5 K. Chote: 14, 13 Conversion 7-4 J. Leach; 9, 10 Star Lad 7-4 R, Marsh; 17. 18 Pekoe 7-3 J. Forsyth; 19, 19 Trebor 7-2 A. Bennett: 8, 8 Accomplice 7-0 C. Goulsbro: 21, 20 Amoroso 7-0 J. Campbell; 20, 21 Dracula 7-0 M. Caddy' 16, 16 Earlscourt 7-0 P. Spratt; 22. 22 Flame Queen 7-0 R. Sargent: 23. 23 Great Quex 7-0 I. Howe; 15, 15 Mulatto 7-0 A. C. Messervy also started. Won by a neck; a length between second and third. Nereus was fourth. Time, Imin 12sec. Winner trained by G. New Awapuni. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Of £500; second horse £IOO, and third horse £SO from stake. Six furlongs. 8* 5—P. T. Hogan’s TOP ROW by Colossus—Hunts Up 3yrs 7-7 . „ _ . _ P. Spratt 1 3- 3—A. Southey’s Lady Ina 7-6 „ i »«■ ~ „ w - Broughton 2 z. Z—Mrs M, Reedy’s Pakanui 7-9 , , T , . „ C. Goulsbro 3 1, 1 Laughing Lass 8-1 R. Morris: 4 4 H ° nour 7-11 C. Wilson; 6, 6 Alunga 7-2 A. Bennett also started. Won by half a head each way. Grey Honour was fourth. Time, imin llsec. Winner trained by owner. Washdyke. 1 ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, Of £350; second horse £7O, and third horse £35 from stake. One mile. 1. I—M. O’Brien’s DICTATE by Chief Ruler—Kirima 4yrs 8-12 b b T o , ■ L. J. Ellis 1 o. 6—J. Spears’s Alby .8-2 „ •» -r, c ..... „ , G ' Tattersall 2 3* 3—F. Smiths Valamito 8-11 C. Goulsbro 3 W ’ Broughton; 2, 2 vfe 3 ?" c A 4 Oldham; 5, 4 Pukeko 8-8 P. £ a?!’ 6 ’, 7 Helen Ford 8-2 R, BurgessB tf iw£ n ii U,St i B * 2 . c - Wilson; 7, 8 Pladie 8-0 B. Morris also started. «nH°?v,wi a 3 head between second P «« eko was fourth. Time.

NOTES ON THE RACING [From Our Own Reporter.] WELLINGTON. January 18. A Creditable Win Roy Bun. favourite for the ’Trentham High-weight, was one of the leaders till well into the straight, but then faded out. Convivial, who was In second place to Alloa for six furlongs, led into the home run from Alloa. Lord Quick, Roy Cun, and Rockingham, and had all those beaten 50 yards from the post, where Cricket, who had been near the rear of the Held for most of the journey, appeared with an all-conqucring run to get up in tho last few strides, to bead olf Convivial. Lord Quick -was a close third, just in front of Rockingham, w'ilh Alloa and Tail Light at the head of tho remainder. Brilliant Performance The Wellington Stakes provided a sensational victory for U]e fourth choice, Surmount, who dislodged his rider when tho .field was brought into line for the first time. Defying all attempts to stop him, he galloped about seven furlongs before he voluntarily pulled up. He was soon remounted by his rider, who followed in a motorcar, and was trotted back to the post. The field was then sent away on good terms, and Surmount immediately rushed to the front, and led on to the course proper two lengths in front of Brunhild, Francis Drake, Amigo, and Defaulter. None of these could make any impression on Surmount, w'ho had three lengths to spare at the post from Brunhild. The latter narrowly beat the favourite. Amigo. Francis Drake was a neck away, with a gap to Peerless and Icing. The winner and his apprentice rider received an ovation on returning to scale. The time, SSjsec, equalled the track record established by Mala in 1936. There was much disappointment at the late withdrawal of Te Hero, who suffered an injury through getting cast in his box. A Close Tussle In the Apprentices’ Plate a staunch favourite, Florence Mills, was beaten. She flattered her supporters by dashing into the lead with Double Gift, and had a clear advantage turning for home from Relative, Double Gift, Lady Montana, and Nightdress. The leader was, however, soon beaten by Relative in the straight, and the latter appeared to be the winner, but Lady Montana finished solidly on the outside, and got up to gain a short head verdict.-Good Sun came with a belated run to dead-heat with Relative for second money. Double Gift was a length away, in front of Mishna and Florence Mills. Nightdress had every chance, but was under the -whip a furlong from home, and failed to respond. Balmenter was always in last place. A Runaway Success Investors correctly summed up the field for the Fitzherbert Handicap, the two best supported. Kathbclla and On Call, always being in front. Kathbella was first to show out. and led on to the course proper, well clear of On Call, with another gap to Dissipation r.nd Raeburn. Kathbella carried on for a decisive win from On Call, who lasted long enough to hold off Raeburn. Prediction was half a length away, and was followed by Coronado, Piastre, and Dunmanway. Padishah’s Cup The Wellington Cup was an excellent race throughout, culminating in an exciting finish. Lucullus Lad was the early leader from The Bigot, Round Up, Catalogue, Cerne Abbas, Wild Chase, and Tiger Gain, with Siegmund. Lowenberg, and Argenic next, and Padishah in last place. There was little change in the order through the back stretch, except that Argentic had moved up into third place at the end of a mile, where some crowding took i place, Wild Chase, Cerne Abbas, and -Scd lun appearing to be the worst sufferers. Lucullus Lad was still in charge entering the straight from Catalogue, Argentic, The Buzzer. Tiger Gain, The Bigot, and Lowenberg, with Padishah making a forward move from the back. Lucullus Lad was done with at the distance, and Catalogue showed out from Tiger Gain, The Bigot, Argentic, Cerne Abbas, Lowenberg, Siegmund. and Padishah. Catalogue was proclaimed the winner 50 yards from the post, but Padishah, finishing with a brilliant burst of speed, gradually wore him down to gain a length victory. Tiger Gain got to within a head of Catalogue. with a break of three lengths to Siegmund, The Bigot, Lowenberg, Cerne Abbas, and Wild Chase flnisning in that order. P. Atkins, the rider of Padishah, was successful on Ponty in last year’s race, A Big Dividend The result of the Ruapehu Handicap gave a setback to investors, the winner, Vadanoe, being one of the outsiders in the big field. When the course proper was reached, the most prominent were Free Gold, Amoroso, Race Call. Flame Queen, Conversion, and Pekoe, and later Nereus, Lazybones, and Vadanoe showed up. Variance finished best to win narrowly from Race Call, while Rabble, finished very fast from the ruck to get up to snatch third place from Nereus and Lazybones on the post. Great Quex and Mulatto were next. Narrow Margins The Telegraph Handicap supplied the best finish of the day,, the six runners being in a bunch crossing tHe line. Laughing Lass and Top Row raced abreast to the course proper from Grey Honour, Pakanui, and Lady Ina, all racing in close order. Top Row headed off Laughing Lass inside the distance, and after evading challenges by Grey Honour and Pakanui had a hard struggle with Lady Ina, who appeared to be getting the upper hand a few strides from the post; but Top Row made a solid final effort to gain a half-head verdict. Pakanui. finishing on again, was a similar distance away, just in front of Grey Honour and Alunga, with Laughing Lass in last place.

Never in Doubt Dictate, a good favourite for the Anniversary Handicap, had a convincing win. He followed Linguist, Helen Ford, Alma, and Alby into the straight, but early in the run home he worked hi.s way to the front. He was -not afterwards in danger, and had something in hand at the post from Alby, who just shaded Valamito. Pukeko, Helen Ford, and Taitoru followed. Linguist stopped early in the run home, after having a commanding lead turning into the straight. Alma was.also done with a furlong from the post.

RACING FIXTURES

January 20. 22—Wellington R.C. January 22—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C. January 22—Wairio J.C. January 22, 24—Thames January 28, 28—Pohiatua B.C. January 29—Clifden R.C. January 29. 31—Takapuna J.C. February 3, s—Taranaki J.C. February 3, s—Wairoa5 —Wairoa R.C. February s—Canterbury J.C. , February s—Tapanui R.C. February s—Matamata5 —Matamata R.C. February 10, 12—Dunedin J.C. February 10, 12—Egmont R.C. February 10, 12—Poverty. Bay T.C. February 12, 14—Rotorua R.C. February 18, 19—Winton J.C. February 19— Bay J.C. February 19. 21—Waikato R.C. February 19, 21—Woodville District J.C. February 24, 26—Wanganui J.C. February 25, 26—Westland R.C. February 25, 26—Gore R.C. February 26—Waiapu R.C. February 26, 28—Te Aroha J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES January 27, 29—Forbury Park T.C. January 29, February 2—Nelson T.C. February 3, s—Wellington T.C. February 12—Canterbury Park T.C. February 12, 16—Auckland T.C. February 19—New Brighton T.C. February 28— T.C,

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders Nominations for the .Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting will close to-day at 8 p.m. Acceptances for the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting will close at 5 p.m. to-morrow. A Novice Although G. McKendry has practically dropped out of the training side of trotting, at the moment he is handling a five-year-old trotter by Wrack from a Logan Pointer—Young Winnie mare. The novice is little more than through the first stages Of his education, and he has not been asked to show any speed, but he has a good style of moving. Bill B. Back The American-bred Bill B. was recently given a thorough examination by a veterinary surgeon, and it was decided that his condition will permit him to enter into training again. For a while it was feared that his racing career had been ended, and that he would have to be put to stud duties, but he has made a good recovery. At Ihe moment he is being given light exercise in preparation for serious training, and he will shortly be taken over again by F. C. Dunlevy. Improver of Promise After a long spell, the Southlandbred mare Jean Dewey was recently placed back in work under R. Townley at Washdyke, and she had her first race for that trainer at the recent Timaru meeting, where she failed to show to advantage. In her early outings she promised to win her way to a good mark, and it is possible that she will be seen to advantage when she has had more racing to bring her back to her former standard. Back in Training After a long spell in the paddock. Navy Blue was recently recommissioned and she is again back with S. A. Edwards at Addington. A gross type, she has put on a great amount ofv condition during her easy period, and it may be some time before she is reduced to racing proportions. She needs plenty of work and she thrives on racing. It will probably be later in the season before she regains the form that stamped her as a useful performer last year. Double Gaited Llewellyn’s Pet, a sister to Impromptu, has not shown any attractive form for some little time, but since being taken over by C. J. McLaughlin she has run some fair races. At Timaru last Saturday she paraded among the trotters in the Claremont Handicap, and she shaped creditably to be fourth. Later in the day she raced as a pacer, to give another fair showing. On neither occasion, however, did she stay on as well as could be wished, and she will have to make further improvement to prove a good proposition in either department. Speedy Improver In Laurene Wood, Mr B. Grice has a speedy improver and one who is likely to record good performances later in the season. At the moment she is inclined to be somewhat unruly, and she is a difficult mare to manage in a race. If she could be driven as good judgment dictates she would win several races in succession, but she is continually fighting against her driver and she makes her tasks doubly hard More time and racing should find her dropping her pulling habits, and when she learns to race kindly she will make her presence felt in good company. A Disappointment When she was purchased by Mr G. J. Barton, Royal Doulton had the reputation of being above the usual run of improvers, but her performances to dale have been must disappointing. At Timaru on Saturday she was solidly supported to win the Levels Handicap, and after being driven a beautiful race by D. C. Watts she appeared to have the race in safe keeping two furlongs from the finish. However, when she was asked a serious question she refused to respond, and her finishing effort was weak. ByJack Potts from Quality, she comes from two high-clasp racehorses, and she has the breeding to be really good but it would seem that she does not put any fighting qualities forward when matched against a field. Southern Chief Since his win on the second day of the recent Canterbury Park fixture Southern Chief has been kept in strong work, and he will probably have his next outing at the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting. This horse took a long time to come to his best, but in his last few races he lias shown himself to be a pacer of exceptional merit, and he gives every indication of reaching the tightest classes. While highly-bred, he comes from a family renowned for speed and erratic manners, and that he has become solid is entirely due to J. JKennerley’s patient handling. When he was a two-year-old and a three-year-old Southern Chief's track work was outstanding; it is 'only recently that he has shown his real worth in public. However, there appears to be little doubt that he will continue to show good form, and he will not be long in leaving his present class. Useful Team G. S. Smith has recommissioned the four-year-old mare by Jack Potts from Erin’s Lynn, and she has grown into a handsome pacer. As a two-year-uld she displayed great promise, showing excellent trials in private, and she should be all the better for the patient policy adopted with her. The only other active members of Smith’s team at the moment are Agile and Agility, two useful pacers in their respective classes. In his latest racing Agile has shown all his old dash, and he has given ample proof that he has made a complete return to form. In running second to Rongomai in the principal race at Timaru on Saturday he made an attractive showing, failing in the last few strides after being asked for a big effort a long way from home. Agility has not enjoyed any luck in his recent outings; but he is becoming more solid, and he gives promise of proving an early winner

HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW MUNGAROA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £300. One mile and a quart< jr. St. 11). st. lb. "Cricket .. 10 13 "joiirnet !) 5 Reel Sun .. 10 12 Impersonator !) 4 Iluskie .. 10 10 Bonny Glow 9 4 The Surgeon 10 9 Royal Choice 9 2 Round Score 10 8 Parry 9 2 Beau Blue Shirt 9 0 Gallante 10 8 Haupongi .. 9 0 Charade ..10 1 Night Lass .. 9 0 Lord Quick 10 1 Tupai 9 0 Convivial .. 9 7 Twilight Song 9 0 Lustral ..9 7 Warehi 9 0 Southern Blood 9 5 TRIAL PLATE, of £300. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Amatory ..85 'Kniehtsbridge 8 0 Hastings West 8 5 Mother-in-Halle Selassie 8 5 Law 8 0 Informer .. 8 5 Mulatto 8 0 Jewish Lad 8 5 Nigger Mark 8 0 Le Toquet ..85 Patches 8 0 Protectress 8 5 Play On 8 0 Twilight Song 8 5 Quexofla 8 0 Earl's Court 8 0 Rangemore 8 0 Esperance Bay 8 0 Thala 8 0 Flame Queen 8 0 JANUARY HANDICAP, of £350. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. 'Taitoru .. 9 8 'High Tea .. 8 5 Dictate ..9 7 Sulieman 8 4 Alma ..9 5 Debham 8 4 Oratory .. 9 4 Boomerang 8 2 Siegmund .. 9 4 Haughty Triune ..9 2 Winner 8 1 Lucullus Lad 8 12 Alunga 8 0 Master Cyklon 8 11 Old Surrey 8 0 Valamito .. 8 10 Helen Ford 7 13 Lady Kyra ..8 7 Linguist 7 11 Wildflower 8 7 Pladie . 7 11 Alby .. 8 C Roaming 7 11 Pukeko ..8 5 CAMP HACK HANDICAP, of £300 i. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. 'Double Gift 9 0 Sunbeam 7 5 Racecall .. 8 13 Sam's Choice 7 3 Aureus .. 8 12 Mercenary 7 3 Top Coat .. 8 10 Conversion 7 2 Lord Nuffield 8 6 Star Lad .. 7 2 Nereus .. 8 5 Pekoe 7 0 'Vadanoe .. 8 2 Trebor 7 0 Lazybones .. 8 2 Accomplice 7 0 Rabble ..8 0 Amoroso 7 0First Chapter 7 11 Dracula 7 0 Free Gold .. 7 10 Earls Court. 7 0 Alloa .. 7 7 Great Quex 7 0 Dancing Hastings Flame 7 5 West 7 0 Great Memory 7 5 WELLINGTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of £750. One mile and three furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Trench Fight 9 0 Queen of Argentic .. 8 13 Song 7 11 Wild Chase 8 11 Lowenberg 7 11 Padishah 8 6 Siegmund .. 7 9 Cerne Abbas 8 3 Hunting Cat 7 5 Tiger Gain 8 2 Sunee 7 2 Round Up .. 8 1 Linguist 7 0 Davolo .. 7 12 Lucullus Lad 7 0 Kelly .. 7 11 NURSERY HANDICAP, of £350. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Amigo ..9 7 Rakahanga 7 4 Surmount .. 9 2 Cherry Plum 7 0 Peerless .. 8 11 Dunmanway 7 0 Ivar ..83 Eastern Heir 7 0 Arvakur • • 8 0 Prime Quality 7 0 Defaulter ..74 Piastre 7 0 METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of £500. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Ben Braggie 9 1 Lady Ina .. 7 12 Paper Slipper 9 1 Triune .. 8 4 Pakanui Grey Honour 7 11 7 9 Francis Drake 8 0 Sulieman 7 4 Top Row .. 7 13 Icing 7 0 Laughing Omarere 7 0 Lass 7 12 DOURO HACK CUP HANDICAP, of £400. st. lb. st. lb. Cricket .. 9 0 Malibu 8 1 Tail Light 8 13 Relative 8 0 Salient Mishna 7 13 Knight 8 11 Chat 7 12 Quadroon .. 8 11 Studley Royal 7 11 Good Sun ..8 9 Balmenter 7 8 Aureus .. 8 8 Lustral 7 8 Lickem .. 8 8 Privy Seal .. 7 8 Double Gift 8 8 Agog 7 7 Silver River 8 8 Roy Bun 7 5 Wagner ..8 7 Galteemore 7 4 Top Coat ..8 6 Rockingham 7 4 Night Dress * 8 3 Dark Red .. 7 0 Lazybones 8 1 Le Toquet .. 7 0 Lady Noisy Night 7 0 Montana 8 1 Sam's Choice 7 0 ■ - ■ ■•■ ~ " "~ ~"