RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23204, 16 December 1940, Page 9

RACING AND TROTTING

hororata r.c.

KNIGHT COMMANDER WINS

SUCCESSES OF SCARTEEN AND

SYNTHETIC

Tlie Hororata Racing Club was favoured with ideal weather for its annual race meeting on the Hororata racecourse on Saturday, and although the attendance was no doubt affected by the prevailing restrictions, it was well up to previous figures. In spite of a four-horse held to open the programme, and the delay in , paying out on the seventh race because of an inquiry, speculation was satisfactory, the sum of £8221 10s being handled as against £.0241 10s at last year’s meeting, and £001(1 10s in 10,'IR. ' The track was .firm, and the racing was full of interest. some of the finishes being exceptionally close. The principal event, the H. A, Knight Memorial Handicap, was von by Knight Commander, whose victory, although somewhat unexpected by the public, was nevertheless popular as he was bred in the district, and his owner, Mr E. Gates, has been a practical s;upporter of the club for many years. Another well-received success was that of Scarteen in the Hororata Hack Handicap. This brother to Vintage had recently shown signs of throat trouble, but by the manner in which he completed his task over 10 furlongs, there can be little amiss with him. The programme was well organised by the secretary, Mr P. J. Byrne, who filled the office for the first time since he was appointed after the death of his father, Mr Byrne, the club’s secretary for several years. • Details:— BANGOR HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, Of £95; second horse £lO, and third horse £5 from stake. One mile. 2—W. Plummer’s hr f PRINCESS MINERVA by Nightmarch—Red Queen 4yrs f)-0 .. A. E. Ellis 1 I-- 1 McNeil’s ch g Dranocl Byrs 0-13 H. Hibbord 2 4—i.iiss O. Stewart’s b g Elmarch aged 0-4 .. .. R. Register 3 3 Ageratum 0-0 J. Wadloy also started. Won by a neck; two lengths between second and third. Time, linin 44scc. Winner trained by D. Cotton. Riccarton.

TRIAL PLATE, Of £9O; second horse £lO. and third horse £5 from stake. Five furlongs. 2—Mrs R. C. Thornton’s b g CIRCULAR NOTE by Paper Money—Sister Radius Byrs 8-2 .. J. Jennings 1 11—C, Holdsworth’s ch f Erambie 3yrs 8-2 .. .. M. Caddy 2 I—A. G. Colvin’s br g Master Flash 3yrs 8-2 .. P. Spratt 3 8 Blue Silk 8-2 A. Stokes; 5 Citizen 8-2 M. Billlngton; 4 Farida 8-2 C. Stokes; 7 Gold Nugget 8-2 A. Messervy; 12 Monopoly 8-2 R. Caddy; 10 Palastyle 8-2 M. Hollands; 9 Royal Lassie 8-2 C. Fox; 3 Sham Raid 8-2 C. Wilson; fi Doric Mist 7-7 L. J. Ellis also started, Won by four lengths; two lengths between second and third. Gold Nugget was fourth. Time, linin’ 2sec. Winner trained by R. Register, Riccarton, ]

GLENDORE TROT, Of £100; second horse £lO, and third horse £5 from stake. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter and 50 yards. I—N. H. Goodman’s b in AURIE’S STAR by Jack Potts—Minnie Yet Byrs scr .. .. D. C. Watts 1 9—J, M. Samson’s b g Glenlee 4yrs scr .. .. V. Lceming 2 3—T. H. McGirr’s blk g Native Man Byrs scr ~ .. G. McKendry 3 6 Cinchona scr and Diamond Cluster scr bracketed; 2 Crackajack scr; IB Erin's Empress scr; 15 Flower Potts scr; 12 Harold Jinks scr; 17 Ma Foi scr; 10 Malapert scr; 11 Mark Way scr; 7 Ordnance scr; 14 Robinette scr; 5 Turret scr; 13 Boreas 12; 8 Burt Scott 48: 4 Indian Clipper 48 also started * Won by a length; four lengths between second and third. Boreas was fourth, Boreas was fourth. Times—2min 52 l-sscc, 2min 52 3-ssec, 2min 53 l-sscc. Winner trained by R. J. Humphreys, Templeton

HORORATA HACK HANDICAP. Of £125; second horse £ls, and third horse £5 from stake. One mile and a quarter. 4—D. W. Westenra’s hr g SCARTEEN by Shambles —Quality 4yrs 7-5 I C. Wilson 1 2—H. S. Williams’s ch g Iceland Spar 4yrs 8-11 .. .. L. J. Ellis 2 7—F. D. Meehan's b c Gay Thread 3yrs 7-0 .. .. S. Green 3 3 Gay Parade 9-0 P. Snratt; 6 Shanghai Lily 8-12 M. Caddy; 1 Ferriby 8-8 H. Hibberd; 5 Princess Minerva 7-7 inc. 71b pen. A. Messervy also started. Won by two lengths; length between second and third. Gay Parade was fourth. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec,. Winner trained by Mrs J. Campbell, Riccarton.

H. A. KNIGHT MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Ol £130; second horse £ls, and third horse £5 from stake. Seven furlongs 4—E, Gates’s b g KNIGHT COMMANDER by Nightmarch—Arrowlet aged 8-7 .. ~ P. Spratt 1 2 J. Wilson’s b m Skyrena Byrs B-7 M. Caddy 2 6—C, L. Kettle's b g Waltaka aged 8-0 J. Jennings 3 3 Lockit 9-0 L. J. Ellis; 1 Symbol 8-10 car. 8-3 C. Fox; 5 Glenora Boy 8-5 car. 8-2 C. Stokes; 7 Epic 8-2 M. Hollands also started. Won by three lengths: head between second and third. Glenora Boy was fourth. Time, Imln 28sec. Winner trained by W. Cameron, Riccarton. NOVICE STAKES, Of £9O; second horse £lO, and third horse £5 from stake. Weight 8-2, Seven furlongs, 3J. B. Pearson's br g GREENBANK by Paladin —Universal 4yrs M. Caddy 1 4F. Christmas's ch g Nlghtshlft 4yrs C. Wilson 2 2—C, Holdsworth’s ch f Sweet Mystery 4yrs ~ .. L. J. Ellis 3 7 Eastern Prince, 6 Farida, 1 Lockheed. 5 Puella, 8 Royal Refrain, 9 Winchester car. 8-7 H. Hibbard also started. Won by half a head; same between second and third. Lockheed was fourth. Time. Imin 30 2-ssec, Winner trained by owner, Riccarton.

SNOWDON TROT, Of £100; second horse £lO, and third horse £5 from stake, 3min 43scc class. One mile and a half. 10—C. Rhodes's b g BOREAS by Gay Parrish—Dance Winnie aged 12 Owner 1 I—T, Gleeson’s b g Indian Clipper 4yrs 48 .. .. .. Owner 2 5—J, Bell jun.'s b g Warwick flyrs scr Owner 3 11 Battle Colours scr; 8 Catalpa scr; 14 Cinchona scr; 2 Courier scr; 4 Crackajack scr; 17 Enrolment scr; 0 Lllimanl scr; 15 Malapert scr; 13 Paddy Pointer scr; 16 Robinette scr; 12 Shuffle scr; 6 Danzle Guy 24; 3 Auric's Star 48 Inc. 48 pen.; 7 Burt Scott 60 also started. Won by three lengths; length between second and third. Burt Scott was fourth. Times—3m In 27 2-ssec, 3m in 25 4-ssec. 3mln 28 3-sscc. Winner trained by owner.

SANDOWN HACK HANDICAP, Of £100; second horse £lO. and third horse £5 from stake. Six furlongs. 2A. J. Tutton’s b g SYNTHETIC by Paper Money—Wai-iti II aged 8-1 L. J, Ellis l 3V. J, Holloway’s b g Gold Don 6yrs> 7-13 .. .. B. Brodie 2 5 —J. M. Samson’s b g Lord Midas 4yrs 7-8 .. .. S. Green 3 1 Raceaway 8-12 A. E. Ellis; 4 Philibun 7-12 J. Jennings; 6 Sham Boy 7-10 C. Wilson; 8 Miss Tasta 7-7 C. Fox; 7 Papernilla 7-7 C Stokes also started. Won by a head; length between second and third. Papcrnilla was fourth. Time, Imm 15sec. Winner trained by J. Tomkinson, Riccarton.

NOTES ON THE RACING First Success There were onlv four starters in the Bangor High-weight Hack Handicap. Ageratum wont away with the lead, but war soon joined by Dranoel. and the pair raced abreast to the home turn, where Agcratum faded out and Princess Minerva drew (alongside Dranoel. Dranoel ran out wide 'and took Princess Minerva with him, and when straightened up they settled down to a hard struggle. Princess Minerva gaining a neck verdict. Elmarch was a fair third, six lengths in front of Ageratmn. This was Princess Minerva’s first success, and it was long overdue. Dranoel would probably have won but for going out turning for home, and his rider had trouble in straightening him up, Princess Minerva in the meantime getting a clear run. Elmarch ran a reasonably good race, but Ageratum completed his task very unsatisfactorily. There was probably some excuse for this as lie suffered an injury whilst being unloaded from a float.

Circular Note Succeeds Master Flash and Circular Note accounted for most of the pool in the Trial Plate. Erainbie was the early leader, and with Master Flash as a companion had a useful lead entering the straight from Circular Note and Monopoly. Erainbie had Master Flash beaten early in the run home, but was then tackled by Circular Note, who drew right away to win in an effortless manner. Master Flash was a fair third, four lengths in front of Gold Nugget and Citizen together. This was Circular Note's first win, and his effort, after losing ground at the start, was impressive. He was recently transferred from Washdyke to R. Register's stable, and should be useful over the holidays. Erambie created a good impression in her first appearance in public. She was leased a few weeks hack by Mr C. Hnldsworth. who will have her racing next at Oamaru. Master Flash ran a fair race but failed to stay on. Glendore Trot Anrie’s Star, favourite for the Glendore Trot, went to the front *sfter a furlong had been covered, and led for the remainder of the journey. Diamond Cluster, Native Man, and Ordnance followed her through the back stretch, and three furlongs from home Glenlee ran up alongside Aurie’s Star, but the latter soon drew away again and carried on for a decisive win from Glenlee, with Native Man a fair third four lengths in front of Boreas. Turret, Ordnance, and Diamond Cluster followed. Malapert and Crackajack broke up at the start.

Scarteen’s Success Tlie Hororata Hack Handicap produced an interesting contest. Gay Parade set a fairly solid pace from the early stages and led for the first six furlongs.from Ferriby Scarteen, Gay Thread, and Iceland Spar. There was not much between Gay I Parade, Ferriby, and Scarteen entering the straight, with Gay Thread and Iceland Spar closing up. Gay Parade and Ferriby were the first to weaken, and Scarteen, taking charge in the final furlong, went on to have an easy win from Iceland Spar, who squeezed through nearing the post to get up to beat Gay Thread. Gay Parade was a head away, a neck in front of Ferriby Tills was Scartcen’s third success since he began racing and his first attempt ovei a middle distance. Iceland Spar found trouble in rounding the corners and actually did not settle down until the run home was tackled. Gay Thread showed further improvement. Gay Parade displayed liis usual early speed, but the distance once more troubled him.

An Overdue Win Symbol was sent out a staunch favourite for the H. A. Knight Memorial Handicap, but after disputing the lead with Epic from the early stages she faded right out as soon as the straight was reached, Waltaka was first to enter the rut) home from Symbol, Skyrena, and Knight Commander, and a furlong from the post Knight Commander shot out He soon put the Issue beyond doubt and won without pressure. Skyrena finished fast to cut Waltaka out of second money on the post. Glenora Boy was two lengths away in front of Symbol. Lockit, when going well, broke a fetlock about half a mile from home and had to be destroyed. Knight Commander has been some time regaining his last season’s form, but should now carry on. Skyrena did her best work over the business stages. Waltaka, who Is now nine years old, nearly brought off a surprise. Symbol and Epic both showed the effects of the tearaway tactics adopted with them, and they were out of the contest early In the run home.

A Stirring Struggle The Novice Stakes resulted in the closest finish of the day. Lockheed and Eastern Prince led the field for the first half-mile, and Sweet Mystery then went to the front to have a slight lead into the straight from Lockheed. These two settled down to a long tussle, and Just as Sweet Mystery had Lockheed beaten, Greenbank and Night-shift cam* on the scene with late runs. Greenbank got up on the post to win from Night-shift, who just shaded Sweet Mystery, with Lockheed a neck away. The winner has always had a big reputation, but a patient policy has been adopted with him, and he is likely now to earn further successes. Night-shift made a creditable showing, as he was well back turning for home and would have won In another stride or two. Sweet Mystery had every chance to break her maiden status, but stopped badly at a critical stage. She has been a big disappointment and may not be further persereved with as a racing proposition. Lockheed was In the picture throughout, but nevertheless raced below expectations. Boreas Improves Crackajack again failed to go off correctly in the Snowdon Trot and Robinette did not leave the mark. The early leader was Paddy Pointer, who had a big break at one stage, but lasted only for seven furlongs, Burt Scott, Shuffle, Indian Clipper, and Boreas were first into the straight, and Indian Clipper had charge a furlong from home. Boreas then put in a fast run, and soon getting to the front, won by a wide margin from Indian Clipper, with Warwick a fair third, a neck in tront of Burt Scott,

Another Narrow Verdict Tire Sandown Hack Handicap was won by Synthetic, but only alter a strong challenge by Gold Don. Sham Boy backed out when the barrier went up and was hopelessly left. Synthetic soon drew to the front from Raceaway, Miss Tasta, Philibun, and Gold Don, and had a clear advantage turning tor home from Raceaway and Gold Don. Raceaway could not carry on and Gold Don, who had had a good run on the fence rounding the home turn, challenged Synthetic. In a battling finish Synthetic held on Just long enough to gain a half-head victory from Gold Don, who would have secured the verdict in another stride. Two lengths away Lord Midas beat Papernilla by half a head for third money, with Raceaway next. Synthetic owed his victory to the advantage he gained early. He was stopping, at the finish and was lucky that Gold Don had not made his final effort a little sorner. The latter, who was in keener demand than for some time past, ran up to the good form which he occasionally displays, but mostly on soft ground. Raceaway did not get to the front at any stage and was never really ( likely. Philibuu was well supported, but was one of the first beaten. j

Gore Cup , The following are the handicaps for \ the Gore Trotting Cup, 4min . 45sec class, two miles: —Coherto, j Dan McGrew, Durability, Ghandi. ] Gold Streak, Pleasant Guy. j Sister Polly, Bronze Eagle, scr.: Golden ] Miller, Royal Grattan, Silk King. Sun- j worshipper. Tonioro 12yds; Black Art, Blue Diamond. Guywin, Iron Duke. - Silver Laddie 24yds; Foremost Junior and Gold Pot 36yds. A Big Field No fewer than 38 nominations were received for the Trial Handicap at the Gore Trotting Club’s meeting and this race will probably have to be run in divisions which will be drawn after acceptances close to-morrow.

OTAKI-MAORI R.C.

LITTLE ROBIN WINS

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TEt.EGRAM.) OTAKI, December 14. For the Otaki-Maori Racine Club’s meeting to-day the weather was fine. The totalisator handled £16,150. against £20.330 last year. Results;— PUKETOI HURDLES, Of £l4O One mile and a half. 7. 7—PRINIHIA 0-0 .. Costlord 1 2 2—Dorado 11-10 .. Jenkins 2 3. 4—Chat 10-11 .. .. Wright 3

5. 5 Good Sun 11-13; 1. 1 Great Quex 9-8; fi. 6 Etruscan 9-0; 8, 8 Luath 9-0 also started. Won by a nose; length between second and third. Time. 2min 49sec.

PUKAKARAKA HACK HANDICAP, Of £l2O Six furlongs.

2 2—BLUE BORDER 8-4 .. Midwood 1 5. s—Triple Crown 7-7 .. Humphries 2 7. 7—Debretts 7-7 .. Stewart 3 5, 5 Arabic 'B-2; 1, 2 Talenta 8-2: 4, 4 Taiho 8-0; 6, G Conversion 7-9 also started.

Won by half a head; two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 13 l-ssec.

HERE MEKITINI MEMORIAL STAKES, Of £250. One mile and a quarter. 1— LITTLE ROBIN 8-4 .. Redstone 1 2 Gav Fox 7-0 .. .. Forsyth 2 3 Titter 7-0 .. .. Biggs 3 4 Aurora's Star 7-12 also stalled. Won by a length; same between second and third. Time. 2min 13sec, MAIDEN PLATE. Of £IOO. Weight 8-7. Six furlongs K, a—RED DASH . . .. Burgs;- 1 5. 3—Hunting Squire .. Chote 2 4. 4—The Monarch .. Morris 3 1, 1 Elminata; 9. 9 Fauvette; 7, 7 Princess Venus; 8, 6 Ramilies; 2.2 Wildfire; 3, 3 Swell Chance; 10. 10 Thoroma also started. Won by a length; same between second and third. Time, Imin 12 2-ssec. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP. Of £l2O Seven furlongs. 1. I— SIGLOW 9-7 .. .. Atkins 1 2. 3—Tau-uru 8-1 .. .. Stewart 2 5. s—Namesake 7-7 .. Forsyth .V 4. 4 Doctor Defoe 8-3: 3, 2 Sanction 8-3; 6, 6 Bide-a-Wee 7-7 also started. Won bv half a length. Time. Imin 28 | I-ssec.

WAIRONGOMAI HANDICAP, Of £2OO. Seven furlongs.

1 I—SIR CRUSOE 9-5 Williams 1 3. 3—Night Eruption 8-0 .. Stevens 2 4 4—White Rajah 7-0 .. Forsyth 3 5, 5 Catalogue 9-2; 2, 2 Harina 8-0; 6. 6 Race Call 7-3; 7, 7 Sunoe 7-0 also started. Won by half a length Time, Imin 26sec.

RAHUI HACK HANDICAP, Of £l3O. Nine furlongs.

2 3—CITY SONG 7-8 .. Mudford 1 3. I—Last Acre 9-2 .. Stewart 2 ]. 2—Young Charles 9-4 .. Atkins 3 4, 4 Acrobat 7-9: 6, 5 Royal Vision 7-7; 5, 6 Little Margot 7-7 also started. Won by a head. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec. REKE REKE HACK HANDICAP, Of £l2O. Five furlongs.

2 2—VALIANT LADY 8-1? Morris 1 3 3—Distress Signal 8-4 .. Midwood 2 5. 7—Autolite 10-3 .. .. Ahipene 3

1, 2 Teacony 8-11; 6, 4 Coronado 7-11; 9, 9 St. Grace 7-9; 12. 11 First Round 7-9; 4, 6 Wakarara 7-9; 8, 8 Army Girl 7-7; 7, 5 Hunting Squire 7-7; 10. 10 Tristan 7-7; 11, 12 Aberdovey 7-7 also started. Won by a length. Time, Imin 1 l-ssec.

WAIPA R.C.

CUP WON BY GREEK QUEEN (PRESS ASSOCIATION IEUEGRAM.) TE AWAMUTU, December 14. The Waipa Racing Club’s summer meeting was held in showery weather. The totalisator handled £28.445. compared with £34,619 last year. Results:—

PARK HURDLES, Of £250, One mile and a half. 2. 2—LAPIDARIAN 10-7 .. Fergus 1 5. s—High Star 9-11 .. Maria 2 3. '4—Kaiwaka 11-2 Dulicu 3 General Ruse, Bachelor King, Celtic Lad, Sunny Downs, Sabu. Roxy, Archco, General Riske, Te Monatekapa also started. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 46 2-ssec

KIHIKIHI HACK HANDICAP. Of £250. Seven furlongs 4. 4—KARATOKI 7-7 .. Goulsbro 1 3 3—Ngawiri 7-12 .. .. Ensor 2 7. 7—Mayfair 7-12 ~ ~ Barlle 3 Starvaal, Radiant Vaals. Surpai. Sunanga, Tcadrop. Ugly Duckling, Loch Acre. Bellaghy also started. Won bv three lengths Time, Imin 29 l-ssec

WAIPA PLATE. Of £l5O. Six furlongs and a half. First Division

3. 3—GAY ROSETTE 7-11 .. Ensor 1 6. 6—Royal Sister 7-11 .. Goulsbro 2 15. 14—Miss Bridge 8-9 .. .. Day 3 Royal Son, Diagonal, Bamboo, Beryl Vaals, Purveyor, Royal Sister, Sharman also started.

Won by a length. Time. Imin 24sec Second Division

1. I—KINVARA 7-11 .. McKenzie 1 2, 2—Empire Rose 7-4 .. Vaughan 2 11. 10—Vaalsmac 9-2 .. Mclnally 3 Surree, Craigannet, Auburn Lad. Kouracka Envolee, Gay Widow, Nan Vaals, Royal Melody, Snow White also started. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 23 4-ssec. TE AWAMUTU CUP, Of £SOO, One mile and a quarter. 6. S—GREEK QUEEN 7-7 .. Waddell 1 1. I—Beau Leon 8-5 ~ Broughton 2 7. 7—Cillas 7-1 .. .. Gilchrist 3 Te Kawiti, Namara. Golden Sheila, Full Hand. Bronze Moth, Lou Rosa, Mlntlaw, Valerian, Erlick, Pocket Venus also started. Won by a length. Time, 2min 9 l-ssec.

HACK CUP HANDICAP, Of £350, Nine furlongs. 2. 2—JOAN PEEL 8-8 .. .. 1 7. 7—Te Haka 7-11 ~ ..2 1. I—Night Pilot 7-7 .. ..3 Esquire, Wildore, Palminf, Loombination, Racpata, Mendelssohn, Maxown, Gay Movie, Captain Bell, Dorsett also started. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 57 3-ssec. OHAUPO HACK HANDICAP, Of £250, Six furlongs and a half. 10. 6—TOWN SURVEY 7-7 Broughton 1 6. 7—Forest Bridge 7-10 .. Dye 2 4, s—Royal Pilot 8-4 .. .. Day 3 Monte Cristo, Black Majesty, Chain Acre, Biddy Girl. Mysilo, Miss Jose. Avoir Bon, Foxwood, Ascot Bloom, Flying Eagle, Miss Ridicule, Goldalion. Natal, Surmise also started. Won by a length. Time, Imin 24 S-ssec, FLYING HANDICAP, Of £350, Six furlongs and a half. 5. 6—LADY TINKLE 9-3 Broughton 1 9. 10—Olympus 7-0 .. .. Waddell 2 2. I—Our Jean 9-1 .. McKenzie 3

Saxon Tor, Sir Robin, Surepay, Bronwen, Dinkv Di, Miss Te Kourn. Trilliarch. Starvaal, Gay Seton also started. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 24 2-ssee. PATERANGI HANDICAP, Of £250 Seven furlongs. 7. 4—VALERIAN 7-7 .. ~ Ensor 1 1. I—Lord Waltanci 7-7 ~ Waddell 2 6, 6—Town Section 7-7 .. Mossorvy 3 Besiege, Cheval dc Voice, Erlick. First Chapter. Te Hal, Esquire. Queen City Sunny Downs, Hunter’s Nfght, Hutana' also started. Won by a length. Time, Imin 32 3-ssec, At Auckland South Island stables will be well represented at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting which will commence on December 27. Besides the strong team comprising Cruiser, Mongolian Ned Worthy. Ringtrue. Bill B„ Accountant. and Horse Power, engaged in the Auckland Cup, the lesser lights will contest other events at the meeting. This number includes Cynic Mazaire. Toceetic, Colossal. Elite Rey Listowel. Milestone, Latest Edition. Kilrea, Superior Rank, and Worthy Need.

RACING FIXTURES December 21—Manawatu R.C. December 21—Hurunui R.C. December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 28—Manawatu R.C. December 26, 28—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 28—Taranaki J.C. Dfromhcr 26, 80. January 1 2—Auckland R.C. December 28—Westland R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January I—Waikouaiti R.C. January 1, 2- Hawke's Bay J.C. January 1, 2—Wairarapa R.C, January 1, 2—Stratford R.C. January 1, 2—Greymouth J.C. January 1, 2—Marton J.C. January 2—Oamaru J.C. January 2. 3—Southland R.C. January 9. ll—Reefton J.C. January 10 11—Vincent J.C. January 16. 18 22--Wellingloh R.C. . January 18 —Wairio J.C. (January 18 20—Thames J.C. January 22 — Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C. January 25. 29—Auckland R.C. January 25. 27—Pahiatua R.C. January 30. Feb. I—Wairoa R.C. I TROTTING FIXTURES (December 21—'Reeilcm ’T.C.. December 26- —Ashburton T.C. .Xlc.c'iux'uyy TV-CvWC. T.C ' } December 26 27 —Westport T.C. December 27, 28. 31 — Auckland T.C 'December 28--Winton T.C. January 1, 2—Canterbury Park T.C. Januaryj 4. 6—Greymouth T.C. January 11—Cambridge T.C. (January 11—Tlmaru T.C. January 22 25- Wanganui T.C. .January 22 25-Fnrbury Park TX.. February B—Cantcrbury Park 2.C. February 8. 12—Auckland T.c-. Kobrunrv IS ■N’pw Bncrhion 7 C.

TURF GOSSIP

Appeals to Conference Judges The appeal of B. Nausbaum against the life disqualification imposed on him by the Canterbury District Committee last week will be heard m Wellington at 2.15 p.m. next Friday, before the Hon. W. Perry. M.L.C., Messrs H. F. Nicoll, and J. R. L. Stanfoicl, who have been appointed judges by the president of the Racing , Conference, Mr A. S. Elworthy. S. Nausbaum. who’is in partnership with his son, has appealed against the disqualification ol the horses raced by the partnership. Rehandicapped

After successes at Hororata, Circular Note has been rehandicapped to 7-9 m the Milburn Handicap on the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting and Scartecn to 8-0 in the Salisbury Handicap, West Coast Circuit

The racing and trotting on the West Coast Christmas and New Year circuit this year promises to prove more successful than for many years. The nominations have so far closed in only three clubs, and if these can be taken as a useful guide, all of the remaining clubs can look forward to large lists. There will be more Canterbury horses than usual, and this should prove an inducement to many Canterbury racegoers to visit the West Coast this year for the circuit. It should also tend to provide sufficient scope tor racegoers on the West Coast, many ot whom go to other parts of the Dominion in the holiday season. All clubs report forward arrangements for then forthcoming meetings. The tracks, appointments, and provision for the general public will be in keeping with the good standards set in the past. More than £BOOO is offered in stakes, and there is ample variety and scope for all classes of gallopers, pacers, and trotters. Auckland Racing Club

As a result of his success on the second day of the Woodville Jockey Club’s meeting, Black Thread became liable for a rehandicap in the Railway Handicap at Ellerslie, and Mr tJ. McMenamfn has raised him 21b. i making his weight 9-9.

A Fine Gesture Ashes of the late Lieutenant-Colonel W. P. Farr, formerly assistant-secre-tary of the Australian Jockey Club, have been scattered on Randwick racecourse in accordance with his wish. Throughout his life. horses had been one of the greatest interests of Lieutenant-Colonel Farr, and he will long he remembered as Ihe founder of the A.J.C. school for apprentices, an institution which has made many good jockeys.

WAIKOUAITI R.C.

HANDICAPS Handicaps as follows have been declared for the Waikouaiti Racing Club’s annua! meeting WAIKOUAITI CUP,of £600; one mile and a quarter—Silver Streak 9-0: Swordstick 8-13; Trench Fight 8-12; Norseman 8-10; Second Innings 8-8; Wild Career 8-7; Strip 8-6; The Raker 8-4; Peony Rose 8-3; Settlement 8-3; Night Dress 8-0: Schoolgirl 7-11; Straightdell 7-8; *Sir Amyas 7-6; Balmcnter 7-6; Cymric 7-2; Gay Parade 7-1; Eulogist 7-0; Twenty Grand 7DOMAIN TROT HANDICAP (in saddle) of £155; 3min ssec rate; nine furlongs— Doubloon. Dunkirk, Helen Lewis, Joan Nelson, Karen, Kocsfan, King Grattan, Lady Denise, Navy Lass, Valentine, Wandle Chimes scr; Happy Erin, Mandrel!. Princess Rcy 12; Wraquill 24; Lorene Val 36; Loygl Emblem 48. BRAY MEMORIAL HACK HANDICAP of £150; five furlongs—Midgard 9-0; Queen Beth 8-9; Leighnor 8-8: Astaire 8- King Gustvaro 8-6; Taxpayer, Secret Flight 8-2; Sham Boy 7-12; Pink Dress 7-11; Lord Midas. Lady Don 7-9: Papernitla. Green Gables. Dispense. Circular Note 7-6; Urge, Citizen. My Song. Silver Don. Master Flash. Gold Nugget, Kohara. Maxina, Kurawhl 7-7.

CORNAGA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £150; nine furlongs—Knight Commander 11-7; Raeburn 11-2; Rebel Star 10-13: Cymric 10-13; Airline 9-12; Dranoel 9-8; Prince Ruenalf, Elmarch. Twenty Grand Lawford Lass 9-0. ORBELL HANDICAP, ot £225; seven furlongs—Rebel Mate 9-0; Second Innings 8-11; Nightcalm 8-10; Hearth 8-8; Petersham 8-3; Master Hotspur 7-13; Hanlon 7-12; Knight Commander 7-10; Raeburn 7-8- Rebel Star 7-7; Symbol 7-5; Cymric 7-4.

NEW YEAR TROT HANDICAP, of £165; 3min 43sec class; one mile and a halfBattle Colours, Bronze Girl, Bright Lass. Doubloon. Dunkirk. Echoist, Fast Friend, Jill Tar, Joan Nelson, Karen. Kocsian, Lady Denise. Navy Lass, Quite Real, Valentine scr; Happy Erin. Princess Rey 12; Wraqulll 24: Lorene Val 36. HAWKESBURY HACK HANDICAP, of £150: six furlongs—Queen Beth 9-0: Lelghnor 8-13; King Gustavo. Astaire 8-11; Tissue 8-8; Taxpayer, Secret. Flight 8-7; Sham Boy 8-3; Pink Dress 8-2; Lord Midas. Lady Don, Big Joe 8-0; Green Gables 7-13; Circular Note, Lockheed 7-12; Georgia 7-7. WESTLAND RACING CLUB Handicaps for trotting events at the Westland Racing Club’s Christmas meeting to be held on Saturday. December 28. are as follows; INNOVATION HANDICAP TROT, of £80: 2min 27sec class; one mile—Airline scr; Dawn Grattan scr; Free Author scr; Helenora scr; Lady Travis scr; Lough Derg scr; Narvik scr; Opportunity scr;

Rorqual scr; Speedy de Oro scr; Voluntary scr; Boreas 36; Petite 36. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP TROT, ot £BS; 3min ,43sec class; one mile and a half—Airline scr; Bromley Boy scr; Dawn Grattan scr: Kia Ora King scr; Lady Travis scr; Lough Derg scr; Narvik scr; Roiqual scr; Speedy de Oro scr; Jarrah 36.

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders Acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club's summer meeting will close to-morrow at 8 p.m. Acceptances for the Gore Trotting Club’s meeting will close to-morrow. Nominations for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting will close to-morrow at .1 p.m. Answer to Correspondent

Wager, Oamaru:—Thank you. King Potts, £875, was inadvertently omitted from the list of winning horses.

Trials at Addington

At Addington to-morrow the Canterbury Owners’ and Breeders’ Association has arranged a series of trials commencing at 9 a.m. A good deal of interest will be taken m a parade of two-year-olds, while there will be races for pacers and trotters of all classes. Mr A, J. Hastings will operate the barriers and drivers will wear colouis. Re-Handicap

Ashburton Trotting Club—'Wakanm Handicap— Aurie’s Star, penalised 48yds, now 48 behind.

I The West Coast is a happy hunting ground for a big number of CanterI bury owners and trainers whose aliention is drawn to the trotting circint. \ which wl\\ commenee eV Weellon nercU Saturday. Too often missed nomwa- \ lions or aeeeyhanees are Ihe- cause of( ’big disappointments and usually it is only the owner or trainer who is to/ (blame. During Ihe new! weeh or \.wo there are obligations to fullil and the \ first of these will be to-movro.w when I at 5 p.m. acceptances will be taken for \ the Reellon Trotting Club’s meeting. Up till 9 p.m. to-morrow the secretary j loi Ihe Creymonth Trolling Cluh wvl\\ ' take nominations for the meeting to he hold on January 4 and 6, on Wed- ( I nesday at 9 p.m. acceptances will close for the Westport Trotting Club’s mee(-i ting to be held on December 26 and 1 27, and next Saturday nominations will, I be taken for the trotting events to be 1 decided at the Greymouth Jockeyi .Club’s meeting on January 1 and 2 and\ 'the Reefton Jockey Club's meeting on .January 9 and 11, while on the same] day acceptances will be taken lor the Westland Racing Club’s meeting on I December 28. these closing at 1.30 p.m. Particulars of these fixtures appear in “The Press” to-day.

Reefton and Westport At the Reefton Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday betting will be on the single pool system and the first race will start at 12.30 p.m. The principal event, the Publicans’ Handicap, carries a stake of £l3O, and a silver tea service. At the Westport meeting on December 26 and 27 win and place betting will be Ihe order. The Westland Racing Club, which has previously raced on Boxing Day and has provided a strong coun'.er-attraction to Westport, will this year race on December 23, so the Buller club should attract a big number of Greymouth and Hokitika sportsmen. Winfon Juvenile Stakes

While none of the crack thrcc-ycar-olds is engaged in the Winton Juvenile Stakes a field of 13 still remains. These include Securus. Ferment, Quite Good, Nursing Lady, Silk Banner, Play Safe, Guinea Gold. Punctual. Sunjoy, Certify, First Royal, Silken Girl, and Princess Claire.

Greymouth Trotting Club With an excellent programme of 16 races, the Greymouth Trotting Club will hold its Midsummer meeting at Victoria Park, Greymouth, on January 4 and 6. The club offers an attractive programme for the medium class pacers and trotters. The stakes have been increased £55 on last year’s figures, and this rise brings the increase to 43 per cent, since 1935. The total stakes for the coming meeting are £2455. Owing to there being six maiden- trotters’ races included in the Reefton and Westport programmes, the Greymouth Club has deleted the 3min 49sec class for trotters, and has provided for 3min 43sec and 3min 46sec class horses. There are two races for maiden pacers, two saddle and two harness events for horses on line 8, and three events for line 11 horses. The chief event each day is for horses assessed on 3min Slsec, the cup on the second day carrying a stake of £250, It will be run over two miles, while a 2min 19sec mile is provided in the last I race on the programme. Messrs Baillie, Neville and Company have offered a silver tea service for the winning owner of the Cup race, and Mr D. R. Dowell, Greymouth. has given a gold tie-pin. which is to be presented to the winning driver. No Action

An objection was lodged by the stipendiary steward (Mr J, S. Shaw) against second place being awarded to Indian Clipper in the Snowdon Trot Handicap at the Hororata Racing Club's meeting on Saturday on the grounds of inconsistent running. The committee decided that while it approved of the action of the stipendiary steward in bringing the charge, there was not sufficient evidence to warrant further action being taken.

OAMARU J.C. HANDICAPS

Handicaps as follows have been declared for the Oamaru Jockey Club's summer meeting;— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £130; one mile—Knight Commander 11-6; Raeburn 11-2; Combat, Rebel Star 11-0; Cymric 10-13; Mosgiel’ 10-5; Airline, Muffler 9-12; Dranoel 9-8; Prine Ruenall, Twenty Grand, Lawford Lass 9-0.

WAIKAURA TROT HANDICAP, of £135: 3min ssec class; one mile and a quarter—Banford, Battle Colours, Colleen Travis, Doubloon. Dunkirk, Echoist, Fast Friend, Jill Tar. King Grattan, Lady Denise, Lone Worthy. Navy Lass, Prestigcna, Quite Real, Scrapeum, Warwick scr; Happy Erin, Mandrel! 12; Wraquill 24: Loyal Emblem 43. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of £250: one mile and a quarter—Sovereign Lady 9-0: Silver Streak 8-13; Swordsti'ck 8-12: Trench Fight 8-11; Norseman 8-9; Second Innings 8-7; Wild Career 8-6; The Raker 8-3; Night Dress 7-13: Hanlon 7-3; Straightdell 7-7; Sir Amyas 7-5; Gay Parade Eulogist 7-0. WAITAKI HACK HANDICAP, of £130; seven furlongs—King's Toast 9-9; Midgard 8-13; Pleading 8-11; Airline 8-6; Astaire 8-5; Dranoel 8-3: Rue 8-2; Taxpayer, Eulogist 8-1; Blazealong 7-13; Sham Boy, Twenty Grand 7-11; Big Joe, Lockheed, Circular Note 7-8: Invincible, Georgia 7-7. FLYING HANDICAP, of £175: seven furlongs—Second Innings 9-0; Nightcalm 8-13; Norseman 8-I2j. Hearth 8-11; Petersham 8-6; Master Hotspur 8-2; Hanlon 8-1; Knight Commander 7-13: Raeburn 7-11: Rebel Star 7-10: Symbol 7-8; Cy .ric 7-7; Gay Parade 7-2.

OAMARU TROT HANDICAP, ot £135; 3min 43sec class: one mile and a half— Banford, Battle Colours, Colleen Travis, Doubloon. Echoist. Fast Friend. Helen Lewis. Jill Tar. Joan Nelson, Lady Denise. Lone Worthy. Navy Lass. Serapeum, Wandle Chimes. Warwick scr: Happy Erin. Mandrel! 12; Warquill 24.

FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of £125; six furlongs—Symbol 9-4; Midgard 9-0; Queen Beth 8-9; Leighnor 8-8; Astaire, King Gustavo 8-6; Tissue 8-3: Taxpaver. Secret Flight 8-2; Sham Boy 7-12; Pink Dress. Elmarch 7-11; Lady Don. Lord Midas 7-9: Green Gables. Papernilla, Circular Note 7-8; Master Flash, Urge, Gold Nugget. Kurawhl 7-7.