RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22308, 24 January 1938, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

WELLINGTON RACES SIEGMUND WINS HANDICAP HAUGHTY WINNER SURPRISES VCONCLUDING DAY AT TRENTHAM [From Our Own Reporter.! WELLINGTON, January 22. The Wellington Racing Club's summer meeting was concluded at Trentham to-day in fine weather. There was a large holiday crowd present. The track was in firm order, but times were not as fast as on Thursday, because of a steady wind blowing across the course. Speculation was very spirited, the sum of £83,004 (win £35,115, place £47,889) being handled as against £69.223 10s on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £174,272, compared with £188,826 at last year's meeting a decrease of £14,554. This big drop was due to the second and third days Jast year being held on Anniversary Day (Thursday) and a Saturday. This year the club enjoyed only one holiday, to-day. Results:— WALLACE VILLE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third norse £3O from stake. One* mile and a quarter. °" f~ E; L - Barnes's blk g CONVEYER by Tractor—Prima Lux 6yrs 9-2 2 , r „, . „_, A. McDonald 1 -~ t ", Holdsworth's b g Studlev „ Royal 4yrs 9-y .. c S ? tit Meikle ' S Ch m Charade fyrs 1. 1 Huskie j.o-9 D. O'Conno/T^The ?0 ?r°V 10 - 7 A " S , tove: 5 ' 6 »ouni Score x-av- « T r h ° mson :.4. 3 Lustral 9-8 G. Ridg! i y ',. 6, 5 c °nvivial 9-5 L. Dulieu- in in Southern Blood 9-? D. Dush- 9-9 TVHH.iS 9 -,? K- Bu r eess also U! 's h tkr 9 ted. TWUlght VVon by two lengths; half a length ten. an im third - , Huskle was 'ourth. Time a £r i°^ sec - Winner trained bv Mr. A. McDonald, Awapuni. y S

or x.„™ HOPEFUL STAKES, hoTj <?? f nd h ° rs , e £B °- a "d third o°dr fiVVKis* 6 - For tw°-year-2. 4-T. Impey's br c Arvakur 8-4 3 9_r> k- ™r,» . , H - Wiggins 2 ? n 8 Sr-VK W ; I P AtkJ; h^; t L i"i e: - 1 ' * 8-0 Truly*?-! b car? k 7 e^ d s W W , i ls l^: f' ? n£ s ? W™ u, G i lch " s t also started. thSd K a t a hou ad: len f th second ««d .. Ka tnDella was fourth Tim*> soi « e n^s Winner tFained by S J-' R^ e Hfst

fW 4^ LR ° SE " ACK HANDICAP, «->l ±~JOO; second horse £6O, and third IS fr ° m Stake ' fm-

5 ' £~ J i. L "P ton 's b g PEKOE by Kiosk—Courtship 3yrs 8-0

*■ £^ rS fl B - Edhlns ' s b f Accomplice* * j 1 %1L xt » r, ■• W. Broughton 2 -^i^ S , H - B - Dou g>as , s b £ Mulatto An" 9 0 D f, Ub i e Gift 9 - 8 *• E."ei"i£ 6. ? Alloa 8-13 A. Jenkins; 7 5 Rabble B-in 4. 4 Sams Choice 8-3 L. Dulleu- 3 •? Thala 8-3 P. Atkins; 10, 11 Amatory 8-0 Va , ney: * 12 Ga y 8-0 A. Mes.servy also started.

»r, W + J? y ,, a two lengths second and third. Rockingham was fourth Time, imin 27 3-ssec. Winner trained by w. H. Dwyer, Wanganui.

SUMMER HANDICAP, £730: second horse £150; and thlrd horse £7o from stake. One mile and a quarter. 24 F. Kettlewell's b g SIEGMUND by Siegfried—Lilimond 4yrs 7-11

« , t, T , . W. Broughton 1 s - *7 T - Impey sbr g Round Up syrs ft V_r> „. , V w •• H - Wiggins 2 8 B—O. Nelson's b g Hunting Cat c £ r ?,r<T", 6 „,. ■' • • s - Wilson 3 6 7 Wild Chase 8-12 J. Jennings; 3, 2 Catalogue 8-11 W. Little; 4, 5 Oratory 8-6 B. Morns; 1, 1 Dictate 8-3 L. J. Ellis; !; ! „ Tlger Gain 8 " 3 c - Shields also started.

Won by half a length; two lengths second and third. Tiger Gain was fourth. Time, 2min ssec. Winner trained by D. McCauley, Trentham. y

KAITOKE HACK HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £QO, and third horse £3O from stake. Six furlongs. 4. 4—M. Millar's b f AUREUS by Gascony—Aureate 3yrs

, , _ . „ W. Broughton 1 1. I—J. A. Brown's blk g Lord Nuffield 3yrs 8-12 .. L. J. Ellis 2 S. 5—H. F. Wood's br g Conversion syrs 7-4 .. .. H. Wiggins 3 2, 3 Nereus 8-7 A. Jenkins; 3, 2 Vadanoe 8-5 B. Morris; 6, 6 First Chapter 8-1 F. Atkins; 7, 7 Sunbeam 7-7 C. Wilson; 8. 8 Amoroso 7-2 P. Spratt; 9, 9 Great Quex 7-0 C. Home also started. Won by half a length; length second and third. Nereus was fourth. Time lmin 12Jsec. Winner trained by A. E. Neale, Bulls.

THORNDON HANDICAP. Of £400; second horse £BO, and third horse £4O from stake. One mile.

7. B—Sir Charles Clifford's ch c HAUGHTY WINNER bv Winning Hit—Disdainful 3yrs 7-10 „ „ _ A. C. Messervy 1 8. 7—L. H. Collinson's b g Old Surrey 4yrs 7-9 .. w. Little 2 4- 3—F. Armstrong's b c Francis Drake 3yrs 8-9 . . P. Atkins 3

5, 5 Taitoru 9-5 W. Broughton; 2.2 Lucullus Lad 8-9 A. Jenkins; 4, 3 Valamito 8-6 B. Morris; 6. 6 Debham 8-0 C. Wilson; 1, 1 Roaming 8-0 L. J. Ellis also started. Won by a head; length second and third. Roaminj? was fourth. Time, Imin 39sec. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Riccarton. CITY HANDICAP. Of £500; second horse £IOO. and third horse £SO from stake. Six furlongs. 4. 4—G. Gunn's br g BEN BRAGGIE by Gascony—Valley Rose syrs 9-3 W. Broughton 1 2.2 C. Ryan's br t Brunhild 3yrs 7-12 .. . . .. S. Wilson 2 5. 5 —A. Southcy's b m Lady Inn aged 8-6 . . .. . . B. Morris 3

1. 1 Triune 8-4 L. J. Ellis; 6. 7 Top Row 7-12 P. Spratt; 6, ti Pakanui C. Shields; 3. 3 Laughing Lass 7-9 H. Wiggins also started. Won by half a length; half a head second and third. Top Ron- was fourth. Time, lmln 12Jsec. Winner trained by J. H. Jefferd, Hastings. KELBURN HACK HANDICAI*, Of £300: second horse £OO. and third horse £3O from stake. One mile. 9. 9—C. G. Watson's ch c MISHNA by Rabbi—Conviction 4yrs 8-10 A. .Messervy 1 8. B—T. E. Coatcs's b g Roy Bun 4yrs 7-5 car. 7-2 M. Caddy 2 2. 2—Mrs Irving's b g Salient Knieht syrs 8-10 . . . . A. E. Ellis 3

1, 1 Silver River 9-0 B. Morris: '■>. f> Cricket 8-13 A. Jenkins; 4. 3 Good Sun 8-10 W. Broughton; 10, 10 Night Dress 8-1 J. Jennings; 3. 4 Ladv Montana 8-1 P. Atkins: 11, 11 Lustral 7-9 J. McCauley; 7. 7 Le Toquet 7-8 L. J. Ellis; 6. 6 Royal Choice 7-2 S. Wilson; 12, 12 Halle Selassie 7-0 H. Wiggins also started. Won by a head; same between second and third. Royal Choice was fourth. Time. Imin 391 sec. Winner trained by W. A. Watson, Blenheim.

NOTES ON THE RACING [From Our Own Reporter.! An Attractive Galloper The Awapuni gelding Conveyer, carrying Catalogue's colours, opened proceedings by upsetting all calculations in the Wallaceville High-weight Handicap. Ridden by the veteran horseman, A. McDonald, he was always well placed, and entered the straight close up to the leaders. Twilight Song. Southern Blood. The Surgeon, and Huskie. Conveyer drew to the front passing the distance, and easily holding off Studley Royal, who finished on well from the middle of the field, he had a decisive victory, paying good double figures for a win. Charade got i up narrowly to beat Huskie for third, j with Convivial. Southern Blood, and j The Surgeon next. Conveyer, who j is from a sister to Luna Lux, out- j classed the field. He has shown abil- j ity as a jumper, and his future will be i watched with interest. Studley Royal ran a good race without having any chance with the winner. Cnarade was in last place turning for home, and did some solid work in the run home. Juvenile's Close Call The Ivar-Kathbella bracket was supported down to a very short win pnee in the Hopeful Stakes, and investors lost money on the place machine. On Call bolted when the field first lined up, and was not pulled up until reaching the enclosure. He was trotted back, and, getting away well, was on terms with the leader. Kathbella, entering on the course proper, but then commenced to drift. Ivar joined her mate passing the distance, and Arvakur and Raeburn became prominent. Arvakur finished very fast, and was overhouling Ivar, but failed by a head. Raeburn. who was seriously checked when making a promising run on the rails 100 yards from the post, was a close third, in front of Kathbella. with Dissipation and Sudan next. Ivar put up another solid performance, but did not have much to spare from Arvakur, who was inclined to run about under pressure. Raeburn was distinctly unlucky, otherwise he would have disputed matters with the two in front of him. Kathbella showed her usual speed, but failed to carry on. From End to End Mulatto was sent out favourite for the Melrose Handicap, and starting from No. 1 was slow away, and at the end of two furlongs was in one of the rear positions. Pekoe was the first out and the first home. He led into the straight well clear of Rabble, Double Gift. Amatory, Thala, and Love Lilt, and although Accomplice finished from well back, and was rapidly bridging the gap, Pekoe lasted to gain a length victory. Mulatto did well to get third money just clear of Rocking, Rabble, and Thala. Pekoe did not give his opponents a chance, but could not have held his place much further. Accomplice did some outstanding work, but delayed her run too long. Mulatto was in trouble most of the journey, and even when making her effort in the straight, she had an interrupted passage. Rabble looked likely turning for home, but his apprentice rider was using the whip on him long before the distance was reached, and it was not surprising that the gelding did not take part in the finish. Double Gift was one of the leaders, and going well a furlong from the post, but weight told on her. Siesrmund's Handicap Dictate. Catalogue, and Siegmund carried the bulk of the investments on the Summer Handicap, but only the last-named justified his position. Dictate, from No. 1 at the barrier, wasi the first away from an excellent start, but entering the back stretch Oratory rushed to the front, and with Dictate alongside her, set a fast pace to the straight entrance. Oratory had a slight advantage entering the straight from Dictate, with Wild Chase, Catalogue, and Hunting Cat together close uo. and Siegmund just in behind them. Wild Chase was done with early in the run home, and Dictate headed off Oratory, after passing the distance, and Catalogue moved up. Siegmund then appeared on the scene, and soon had the leaders beaten. Round Up. last into the straight, put in a great run on the rails, and an exciting finish ensued. Siegmund holding on to win by half a length. Hunting Cat outstayed the others for third, and was followed bv Tiger Gain, Catalogue, Oratory, and Dictate, with Wild Chase well in the rear.

Siegmund's performance was a very attractive one. He has been very consistent in the last few months, and should carry on through the autumn. Round Up had to make up a lot of ground to get up. The fast pace settled Oratory, Dictate, and Catalogue, and they very quickly under pressure. Wild Chase looked dangerous when he entered the straight close up to the two leaders, but compounded in a few strides.

Aureus Improves Lord Nuffield, favourite for the Kaitoke Handicap, made a bold bid for victory, but again was beaten into second place, on this occasion by Aureus, who, when first choice, failed on the second day. Conversion was first on to the course proper from Aureus, Am-1 oroso and Lord Nuffield, and appeared the likely winner until Aureus shot past him inside the distance, and Lord Nuffield followed. In a sustained tussle Aureus j-tayed on narrowly to beat Lord Nuffield, who was unlucky over the early stages. Conversion weakI f-ned into a good third placing, in front i '»' Nereu™. who was last into the I straight.. Sunbeam was two lengths

away in front of Amoroso and Great Quex. Aureus showed marked improvement. Lord NuMield away well, but was sent back to a rear position early. Vadanoc and Amoroso failed to stay on. Sunbeam was always in the middle of the field.

Haughty Winner Surprises The surprise of the day was provided by Haughty Winner, who beat a high class field in the Thorndon Handicap. He was in last place, but going well, turning for home, and when Francis Drake. Lucullus Lad, and Old Surrey were fighting out the finish. Haughty Winner swept down on them and finishing very solidly, he withstood a determined challenge by Old Surrey to gain a head verdict. Francis Drake weakened into a clo.=e third, two lengths in front of Roaming, with Lucullus Lad and Debham next. Haughty Winner's previous attempts did not point, to his prospects in this field, and he was allowed to pay a big price. He had to muster up a turn of speed to get to the front, and then when it appeared as if Old Surrey would outstay him he made a renewed elTort in the last few strides. Old Surrey also improved, but Francis Drake disappointed and was probably made too much use of. Roaming did not race up to his second day's form. Bon Brasjric Stays On The City Handicap resulted in an excellent race and a close finish. Laughing Lass acted as pacemaker to the straight, and was still in charge at the distance from Ben Braggie. Brunhild. Top Row, and Lady Ina. Ben Braggie soon had the leader beaten and although strongly challenged by Brunhild, won well. Lady Ina finished very fast, and just failed fo get up to Brunhild. Top Row was only a head away, with Triune next. Pakanui refused to move off with the field and was tailed ofT a furlong away. Bon Braggie stayed on much more solidly than on the second day, and Brunhild also lasted the journey better. Lady Ina did her best work over the final stages, and Top Row also finished on well. Triune failed to improve, and Laughing Lass stopped badly. Dual Winner Mishna repeated his Douro Cup success by winning the Kelburn Handicap in the last stride. Silver River went to the front at the end of two furlongs and led into the straight from Lady Montana, Roy Bun, Nightdress, Salient Knight, and Royal Choice. Silver River did not carry on after passing the distance, and Roy Bun, Salient Knight, and Good Sun were fighting out the final tussle when Mishna dashed through on the inside of them, and got up to snatch a head victory from Roy Bun, who similarly beat Salient Knight. Royal Choice was close up next, in front of Good Sun. Nightdress, Silver River, and Le Toquet. The winner paid double figures in spite of his second day's success. Roy Bun ran a most impressive race and was unlucky to encounter a good one like the winner. Salient Knight just failed also. Nightdress was one of the leaders untl he weakened a furlong from home. The favourite, Silver River, was one of the first horses beaten in (he run home. PAHIATUA REHANDICAPS CFBES3 A3SOCIATIO* TCLEGBAII.) WELLINGTON, January 23. Rehandicaps for the Pahiatua Racing Club's meeting are:— Konini Hack Handicap—Le Toquet, 8-2. . Ballance High-Weight Handicap— Buster Brown, 10-13.

Hair Splitting The photographing of finishes of races in New York led to a peculiar point being raised, and the New York Racing Commisison has given a ruling on it. Some of the photographs have shown a horse's foot well in advance of its rival's nose. When this has happened, backers of the horse with its foot in front at the winning post have contended that the race should have gone to it, and not the one whose nose was first over the line. The Racing Commission has approved of the Jockey Club's amendment to the Rules of Racing that the winner is the horse with its nose, and not its foot, in front at the judge's line.

RACING FIXTURES January 24—Thames J.C. (second day). January 28, 29—Pahiat.ua R.C. January 29—Clifden R.C. January 29, 31—Takapuna J.C. February 3, s—Taranaki J.C. February 3. s—Wairoa R.C. February s—Canterbury J.C. February s—Tapanui R.C. February s—Matamata R.C. February 10, 12—Dunedin J.C. February 10, 12—Egmont R.C. February 10, 12—Poverty Bay T.C. February 12. 11—Rotorua R.C. February 18. 19—Winton J.C. February 19—Tolasa Bay J.C. February 19, 21—Waikato R.C. February 19. 21— District J.C. February 24, 26 Wanganui J.C. February 25, 26 Westland R.C. February 25. 26—Gore R.C. Fcbruarv 26 Waiapu R.C February 26, 28—To Arch a J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES January 27, 29—Forbury Park T.C. January 29, February 2—Nelson T.C. February 3. 5 Wellington T.C. Fcbruarv 12—Canterbury Park T.C. February 12. 16—Auckland T.C. February 19—New Brighton T.C. February 26—Wairarapa T.C.

ASHHURST R.C. WILDFLOWER WINS BIG EVENT (rREdS ASSOCIATION TEI.EQRAM.) PALMERSTON NORTH, January 22. i The Ashhurst-Pohangina Racing Club's ! meeting was held in fine, though breezy, weather. The course was in good order and the attendance was excellent, the totalisator handling £17.325 10s, against £13,680 last year. Re.sult.s:— HACK HURDLES HANDICAP. Of £l4O. One mile and a half. 2—EVEN MONEY 10-1 .. .. -Tito 1 I—Count Willonyx 9-10 . . A. E. Lord 2 s—Camilla Horn car. 9-5 W. C. Grindlay :i 3 Contact 10-1; 6 King's Lancer 9-7; 4 Sunder 9-0: 7 Hanover car. 9-G5 (lost rider) also started. Won by half a length: three lengths second and third. King's Lancer was fourth. Time, 2min 45sec. POHANGINA HANDICAP, C J.; 150. Six furlongs. 1— Gi.!:..\T HOPE car. 7-5* G. R. Tattcrsall 1 4—Notium car. 7-10'. .. S. Anderson 2i 3—Bodyline 7-9 J. Chaplin 3 2 Jovialilv car. 8-11: (> Mister Quex ear.' 7-0J: 5 Golden Chest car. 7-0; 7 Lifeguard 7-0 also started. Won by a length and a half; two lengths I second and third. Lifeguard was fourth.! Time. Imin 12 4-ssce. • KOMAKO HACK HANDICAP. Of £IBO. Six furlongs. 2—SILVANUS 8-4 .. J. Mc-Laughlm I', l_Erebus D-0 Tattcrsall 2| 3—Son and Heir 7-11 M. Gilinour 25 Try Luck car. 7-2-1; 4 Hastings West I car. 7-2} also started. j Won by three-quarters of a length; a neck second and-third. Hastings West was! fourth. Time, linln 14scc. j ASiiiiunsr cur. ; Of £3OO. One mile and a quarter. i I—WILDFLOWER ear. 7-9 .1. Chaplin I 6—Terry 7-0 R. J. Sargent. 2 ; 3—Albv 7-7 G. R. TaMersal] 3j 2 Master Cyklon car. 8-3; 7 Pladie 7-11: | 5 Helen Ford 7-10; 4 Boomerang 7-10; 8' Grand Jury car. 7-1 also slatted. I Won by a nose: a short neck second and third. Boomerang was fourth. Tunc, 2mm 8 2-ssec. NOVICE STAKKS, Of £IOO. Six furlongs. 3—CLOAK 8-7 . . . . S. Anderson 1 I—Slam 8-7 . . n. W. Savage 2 9—Royal Tinge 8-7 . . it. Tinworth 3 2 Aria 8-7: 7 Holme Fell 8-7; 5 Ilion 8-7; 6 Peach King 8-7; 10 Some Brandv 8-7; 8 Vintner 8-7; 4 Wilful 8-7; 11 Lady Zilpah 8-7 also started. Won by two lengths; a neck second and third. Ilion was fourth. Time. Imin 15scc. MANAWATU GORGE HACK (LP, Of £2OO. Eight furlongs and a half. 9—BUSTER BROWN car. 8-4 C. Cullen 1 I—Maestro 8-3 Tattcrsall 2 4—Galteemore car. 7-9 A. E. Bennett 3 3 Ilias 8-9: 6 Lord Quick 8-8; 2 Race Bov I 8-7; 7 Diamond Cutter 8-5; 10 Bing Bov car. 7-9: 5 Oltamr.i 8-2: !l Agog car'. 7-7; 12 Joe Louis 7-13: 8 Aurora's Love car 7-0; 14 Clavcrconrt ear 7-U; I.'i Golden Memory car. 7-4 also started. Won by n neck; a neck second and third. Ilias was fourth. Time, Imin 45 4-f>soc. SIBERIA HACK HANDICAP, Of £l3O. Five furlongs. j 4 FREE GOLD 7-13 S. Anderson 1 : 7—Son and Heir 7-11 M. Gilmour 2 6—Slam car. 7-0 .. S. Edwards 3! 3 Lifeguard 8-13: 1 Sardius 8-9; 8 Colleen Gain 8-3; 5 Captain Treville 7-10; 2 Copycat 7-7: 11 War Lap car. 7-0; 9 Tommv Atkins car. 7-1: 10 Huntino 7-0: 14 Ringapoto car. 7-2J 13 Royal Toy car. 7-2: 12 Merry Ruler car. 7-9 also started. Won by a neck; same between second and third. Lifeguard was fourth. Time, Imin lsec. IIAIMAI HANDICAP, j Of £l5O. Seven furlont".. I—RED SAND car. 7-0 R. J. Sargent 1 j 2—Notium 8-2 .. S. Anderson 2 4—Golden Chest car. 7-3 S. Edwards 3 3 Mister CJucn car. 7-11; (j Passion Fruit car. 7-0; 5 Royal Record car. 7-2 also started. Won by half a length: a lcm:t!i second and third. Passion Fruit was fourth Time. Imin 2(i 2-,jsec. Bred in the Purple Few horses racing to-day can claim better blood lines than Roma Girl, who, after many attempts, succeeded in earning a winner's certificate at Cambridge. She is by Author Dillon from Lady Bee and on both sides of her pedigree goes back to Tnelma, one of New Zealand's most successful brood mares. Author Dillon was the greatest horse produced by Harold Dillon, leading sire for many years. Authoress, dam of Author Dillon, was by Wildwood from Thelma. whose sire, Kentucky, was by Berlin, her dam being the Touchstone mare, Pride of Lincoln. Authoress was the fourth product of Wildwood and Thelma. the others being Willowwood 2min 24sec, Wildwood Junior 4min 33sec. twice winner of the New Zealand Cup. and Marie Corelli. 2min 17sec. To Galindo, Thelma produced Cameos, dam of Onyx, 3min 13sec, and granddam of Free Advice, and Waverley, sire of Willow Wave, who was the outstanding pacer at the Auckland summer meeting. To Rothschild she produced Lady Sybil. 2min 18 2-ssec, and the latter to Great Audubon left Lady Bee, dam of Roma Girl. With such great blood lines, Roma Girl should have attained a much higher grade than she has up to the present. Owner of Man o' War Mr Samuel D.' Riddle, widely known as the owner of Man o' War, one of America's greatest racehorses of recent years, finds great pleasure in his association with racing, according to some remarks he made recently. "I don't expect to startle or surprise anybody with this statement: I love the sport of racing. I love it more than any other sport in the world. Many a time when unable to go to the races, I have longed to go. The good fellowship, the sportsmanship, the pleasant and congenial association of the race track are wonderful to me. There are no finer fellows in the world than the ones you meet among the true lovers of horses. And when I want racing and congenial sportsman companionship at its most perfect, I naturally go to Kentucky. I do not regard this state as merely the one 'where the corn is full of kernels, and the colonels full of corn.' but as the very home of the sport I most love "

TURF GOSSIP Reminder The Dunedin Jockey Club has issued an attractive programme for its summer meeting, end a liberal response from owners is expected. The Dunedin Cup will be worth £750, including a gold cup, value £IOO, and the James Hazlett Gold Cup, on the second dav, will also have a gold cup value £IOO attached to its stake of £450. Nominations will close at 5 I p.m. to-morrow. | Summer Racing; at Ricearton ! The Canterbury Jockey Club has rc- '. ceived a very satisfactory list of nom- ; inations for its summer meeting next ! month. The figures for the Midsumi mer Handicap are not up to those of I previous years, but the class is excepI lionally good and all of the nine nominated may elect to go to the post. The l hack events have attracted the usual big fields, and several promising twoI your-olds will contest the Lyttelton Plate. The Craven Plate should provide an excellent race, the nominations including Kinnoull. Trench Fight, and Paper Slipper. Trifle Unlucky Mulatto was one of the most improved South Islanders at tne Wellington meeting, and but for ill-luck over tlie initial stages of her race on Saturday, she would have given trouble at tiie finish. Mulatto has not been hurried, and has developed into a big filly. Like her brother, Niggerhead, she may be a good stake-earner with age. A Good Sign The present demand for horses in training with any pretensions to form far exceeds the supply, and several trainers were on the look-out for likely propositions throughout the Wellington meeting and Trenlham sales. At Jeast two trainers would have snapped up Haughty Winner if C. McCarthy had not taken him. and after his win McCart.l". could have made a good profit if iie had been disposed to sell. Kiding at Xakapuiia L. J. Ellis returned home yesterday, but will leave for the north again this week to ride at the Takapuna meeting. lircd for Speed Pckoc, a winner at Trent ham on Saturday, can claim some fashionable breeding, liy tiie Tea Tray horse, Ki-o.-k, he is lrom Courtstep, by Grandcourt from Orozino, by Finland lrom d'Oro, a taster to P-sert Gold. Courtstep was purchased lrom Mr T. H. Lowry by Mr I. Lupton, of Wanganui, who bred and owns Pekoe. Interesting Sale Haughty Winner was sold by Sir Charles Clifford a few minutes before he won his race at Trentham on Saturday, delivery to be given on his return to Ricearton. The buyer was the Ricearton trainer, C. C. McCarthy, who will train him lor one of his clients. The price was 300 guineas and if Haughty Winner carries on the excellent, form lie showed on Saturday, he will prove to be a sound investment for his new owner. He should return some of the outlay in the Middle Park Plate. Reasonable Buying Sunbeam, who was passed in at auction for 120 guineas at Trentham on Friday, wa? placed under offer at 150 guineas on Saturday morning, delivery to be given after his race in the afternoun. He ran unplaced, but the deal was completed, the new owner being Mr Allen McKen/.ie. of Wellington, for whom he will be trained at Trentham by A. Gocdmati- Sunbeam has been somewhat disappointing in his recent efforts, but hard tracks have been against him, and he should pay his way later if sorter ground is in evidence. Not up to Expectations Nightdress again failed at Trentham on Saturday, and it would seem as if the hard racing he has had throughout his thrce-year-old career has left its effect. Probably ho will be given a let-up on his return to Ricearton and not raced until the autumn, when the iracks a:e likely to be more favourable for him than at present. Good Prospects Studlev Royal and Salient Knight, who both had their chances in the Douro Cup extinguished at the start, made bold showings on Saturday. The former suffered no ill effects from his two races and should be a good proposition during the autumn, especially in yielding going. Coming on Slowly Raeburn's solid effort in his race at Trentham on Saturday was very encouraging. With better treatment in the run home, he would have given more trouble at the finish. Severe Tactics The showing made by Dictate on Saturday was his worst to date. He was set a severe task in going with the record-maker, Oratory, over the lirsl nine furlongs, and it was not surprising that both he and Oratory failed to survive the ordeal. Times Deceptive Investors at Trentham on Saturday had reason to support the contention that times of races arc not always reliable in following up form. Roaming materially helped Oratory to record the outstanding time of lmin .%'sce for a mile on the second day. and was only a length away from her at the post, and in consequence, with Oratory not in the field, he was sent out favourite in Saturday's race over the same ground. Haughty Winner won the race in lmin 39sec, and Roaming was fourth, more than three lengths away. A steady breeze had something to do with the change, but nevertheless, on figures. Roaming should have fared better and at least taken part in the finish. For Australia Three of the youngsters bought by Australian owners at the National Yearling Sales were sent through to Mrs A. W. McDonald, who will continue their education at Awapuni, in preparation for their dispatch to Ansj tralia in the spi»ng. The three entrusted to her care are the LimondMiss Thespian bay colt, for whom G. Price went to 700 guineas before securing him on behalf of one of his patrons. Sir James Murdoch, the brown colt by Foxbridge from Eager Rose, who was purchased by Mr W. Longworth, of Sydney, for 525 guineas, and the bay filly by Night Raid from Coronilla, bought for 325 guineas by Mr E. J. Watt, of Sydney. Twelve months ago Mrs McDonald undertook the preparation of the Beau Pere—Helen colt, who brought the top price at the sales. In due course he was sent across to Sydney, and the New Zealand-bred youngster won at his first appearance ;n public with the colours up. Extended Holiday Mr Alan Cooper, who has become one of Sydney's big owners, contemplates a trip to England, and if all goes well with his plans he expects to leave in a few weeks. Mr Cooper stated recently that he had found the combination of racing and business interests particularly strenuous, and the trip abroad would be a holiday tour. "It is not by any means certain that I will go." said Mr Cooper, "but at present the way is clear, and, depending on one contingency of a personal nature, the holiday seems assured. Mala and whatever colts and geldings I have in training will be sold, but I intend to keep the fillies in training, probably with Fred Williams. If they show promise they will be retained as prospective mates for Talking when he is retired to the stud." Mala, who has been spelling at his owner's stables since the spring racing campaign, has returned to work. The Riff One of the best-looking yearlings offered at the yearling sales held at Trentham in 1934 was The Riff, who was sold to Mr E. E. Jolly, South Australia, for 600 guineas. In three seasons he won nine races for Mr Jolly, and was twice runner-up in the Port Adelaide Cup. Now he has been sold at his original purchase price to Mr G VJ. Badman, who owns the Newmarket Handicap winner, Aurie's Star. Tlie Riff is by Chief Ruler lrom Rosallate.

WAIKIO .I.C. PALADINO WINS CUP (mts3 i3SOCIATIO» TEHOIUJI.I INVERCARGILL, January 22. The weather was overcast and light showers fell for the Wairio Jockey Club's meeting. " The track was inclined to cut up There was a largo attendance and the totalisator handled £BIOS 10s, against £O7BB ins last year. Results: — BIRCHWOOD NOVICE HANDICAP, Of £IOO. Six furlongs. I—HALF AND HALF 8-9 M. McCann 1 3_?.Tona's Sorg 8-11 R. J. Mackio 2 4—Silkwood 8-3 C. Humphries 3 7 Cone Peak car 7-10; (5 Kippen 8-3: 2 Fleet Street 8-3: 10 Panaia car. 8-4J: 9 Flamingo car. 7-10; 8 Free Service 8-3; 5 Stone Frigate 8-3 also started. Won bv two lenptns: lonelh and a half second and third. Cone Peak was I'ourtli. Time, lmin 17sec. NIGHTCAPS TROT lIANUK'AI', Of £IOO. One mile and a half. I—GOLD STREAK tscf .. J. Walsh 1 2—Dewey Cloud set- .. J. Langford 2 s—Happy Times scr D. Kerr 3 8 Bettv JofTre scr; 1 Country Lady scr bracketed with winner; 4 Glen Elad scr; 7 Gracious scr; 3 Loyalist scr; 10 Nancy Guv scr; 11 Sunny Rimu scr; 9 Sunny Dell scr; 6 Crown Peak 60 also started. Won bv half a length; four lengths second and third. Glen Elad was fourth. Times—3min 32 2-Ssee, 3min 33 3-3 sec, 3min 34 2-sscc. WAIKIO cur, Of £l5O and challenge cup. One mile and a quarter. I—PALADINO 8-12 .. G. Barclay 1 3_johnnv car. R-3 .. E. Baker 2 2—Ardchoille 9-5 . . J. Dooley 3 fi Kins Willow car. 7-4}: 7 Bow Street 7-4; 4 Last Por-t 7-4: 5 Ardmaylc 7-0; 8 Coxcomb 7-0 also started. Won bv tun lcnjrths: length second and third. Last Post was fourth. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. WOODLAW HANDICAP, Of £IOO. Six furlongs and a half. 2—BALTRUIN car. 8-3 C. Humphries 1 s—Mona's Song car. 7-2 .. W. Ellis 2 3—Aspire 7-12 . . J. Dooley 3 1 Western Song 9-0; 4 Verdure car. 7-5; 9 Coat of Arms car. 7-13 i: 6 Vanity Queen ear. 7-4; 8 Ordcrwood 7-G; 7 Fleet Street j car. 7-5 also started. Won bv four lengths; length second and third. Coat of Arms was fourth. Time, | lmin 24sec. KORDK MEMORIAL STEEPLECHASE, Of £IOO. About two miles and a quarter. 3—BANDY BOA 9-2 .. V. Langford 1 7—Glen Boa 9-0 .. W. Cooper 2 1 Hunting Go 11-1 (fell); 2 Jollyanna 9-6 (fell); 8 Glenmure 9-3 (fell); 4 Sir Admiral 9-0 (fell); 6 British Star 9-0 (fell); 5 Pandine 9-0 (fell) also started. Two horses finished the course. Won by a furlong. Time, 4min 53sec. WAIRAKI HANDICAP, Of £IOO. Seven furlongs. 2—ALL HUMBUG 8-4 .. Barclay 1 4—Viking 9-0 .. Humphries 2 I—Amelita 8-3 .. J. Dooley 3 2 Niggerhead 7-6 bracketed with winner; 3 Beam 7-12; 5 Poniard 7-9 also started. Won by a neck; length second and third. Poniard was fourth. Time, lmin 30sec. OHAI TROT HANDICAP, Of £IOO. One mile and a quarter. 7—COLLEGE BOY 60 P. W. Creegan 1 4—Abel scr .. J. M. Maconnell 2 3—Glen Elad scr .. N. McLellan 3 1 Dewey Cloud scr; 5 Gold Streak pen. 48; 6 Hoyle scr; 8 Loyal Emblem scr; 2 Dewey Star 48 also started. Won by half a length; five lengths second and third. Gold Streak was fourth. Times—2min 52 4-ssec, 2min 57sec, 2min 57 3-ssec. BATES MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of £IOO. One mile. I—SOLIAD 8-0 .. H. Phillips 1 2—Barley Almond 8-10 L. Clutterbuck 2 3—Rodeur 8-U .. C. Humphries 3 5 Cintilla car. 8-9; 4 Bow Street car. 7-9 also started. Won by two lengths; three lengths second and third. Bow Street was fourth. Time, lmin 42sec. NOTES ON THE RACING ITHE PRESS Special Service.] INVERCARGILL, January 23. Won All the Way Half and Half, an odds-on favourite, won the Birchwood Novice Handicap practically from end to end, but the race was spoilt by a shocking start, more than half the field losing any chance they had. Silkwood was first out, and was at Half and Half's quarters all the way to the straight, but he had no chance with the leader in the run home. Mona's Song and Cone Peak were the only other runners prominent, and they finished third and fourth respectively. Fleet Street, who was one of the worst sufferers by the bad start, finished fast in fifth place. Half and Half has now started three times for two seconds and a first. Favourite Wins On the strength of his unlucky defeat at Invercargill, Gold Streak was a solid favourite for the Nightcaps Harness Trot, and he duly won, but he had to be driven right out to beat Dewey Cloud by half a length. The latter easily lost 10 lengths at the start, and this self-imposed handicap cost her the race. Happy Times was prominent all the way, and was third, into the straight, but could not improve that position in the run home. Loyalist

was disputing the lead with Gold Streak going down the back the last time, but was beaten before reaching the home turn. Glen End lost ground at the start and ran quite a good race to finish fourth. True to Form Paladino was backed down to an oddson price in the Wairio Cup, and he ran true to form by scoring an easy win. Last Post was the early leader, and Paladino joined him at the end of five furlongs, the pair being three lengths clear of Ardmayle and King Willow. Ardchoille made a fast run down the back and was in third place three furlongs from home. Paladino drew clear across the top and led Into the straight from Last Post and Ardchoille. In the run home Paladino was always going like a winner and won easily by two lengths from Johnny, who finished fast to cut Ardchoille out of second money by a neck. Last Post was a moderate fourth. Johnny was unlucky, as he was chopped back at the start and met further trouble about half a mile from home, when making up ground rapidly. Poor Start Mars Race Another bad start marred the contest for the Woodlaw Hack Handicap, and the favourite, Western Song, got easily the worst of it. Baltruin got away on the move and was never headed. Mona's Song, Coat of Arms, and Aspire followed Baltruin down the back and Western Song moved up into fifth place at the end of three furlongs. There was not much change to the straight, but Baltruin was always well clear and gave nothing else a chance in the run home. Mona's Song 'finished well from the top of the straight, but could only get to within three lengths of the winner. Aspire was half a length away third, and Coat of Arms and Verdure next. The winner was presented with the race. Only Two Finish The Forde Memorial Steeplechase was a chapter of accidents, and at the fourth fence only two of the eight runners were left in the contest. Jollyanna slipped on landing over the first fence and brought down Hunting Go. Glenmure crashed through the second fence (post and rails) and British Star parted with his rider at the third fence (gorse). Sir Admiral and Pandine fell together at the fourth fence, when in the lead, and Bandy Boa and Glen Boa were the only horses left In the contest. Bandy Boa was a furlong in front with a round to go, and he held that lead to the finish. Glen Boa making no impression on him at any stage. Third Successive Win All Humbug was last away in the Wairaki Handicap, but he joined Viking and Amelita two furlongs from home and was first into the straight with Viking, the pair being two lengths clear of Amelita. In the run home All Humbug forged

to the front and stayed on under pressure to beat Viking by a neck. Ameli.a was a length away third, and there was a gap of two lengths to the fourth nor=e. Beam. This was the winner's third success on end. A Hard Finish The Ohai Saddle Handicap was a triumph for the backmarker. College Bo>. who was the outsider of the field. A a " soon ran to the front from Glen Eiaa. Dewev Cloud, and Dewey Star. Dewe> Cloud broke at the end of three f" r * longs, and Abel was joined by e **£' Star. Hoyle ran to the front goirg to■ tne far turn, but not for long, and College Boy ran up fast to follow Abel into tne straight, with Glen Etad in thud P°«: tion. In a hard finish College Boy »«>'*" on best and beat Abel by half a ieagtn. Glen Elad was five lengths away tnira. and Gold Streak a similar distance away fourth. Hoyle was next. A Hollow Victory Soliad won the Bates Memorial H cap very easily. Rodeur made the running from Barley Almond and Bow Street. Rodeur was still in charge at tz» home turn from Barley Almond, and SOU 3 " was coming fast in third place. Soiiad naa no difficulty in sustaining her run ana won going away from Barley Almond. »no beat Rodeur just as easily. Bow Street was next, and Cintilla was a long w* back.

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