RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23330, 16 May 1941, Page 11

RACING AND TROTTING

NORSE WINS FROM AUCTOR

DUKE OF GLOUCESTER CUP ROYAL LANCER AND GOLD FLIGHT SUCCEED ■The South Canterbury Jockey Club Was favoured with Ideal conditions for }J] e “fst day of Its winter meeting at Washdyjce yesterday, and there was a Very satisfactory attendance for a week day. The track was fast without being trard, and there was some excellent racing. The totallsator- handled £12,749, as against £8702 on the corresponding day k)st year, an increase of £4047. Last year’s programme was held in fine weather, but there was a comparatively small attendance. The Duke of Gloucester Cup was the star Item of the day’s card, and the success of the Washdyke candidate, Norse, owned, trained, and ridden by his owner, Mr G. Paul, was popularly received. At the conclusion of the race Mr Paul received toe Duke of Gloucester Cup and a miniature from Mr D. Grant, president of the club, and he also received a goldmounted whip given to the winning horseman.

The Southland visitor, Royal Lancer, was responsible for an outstanding effort In winning the Elloughton Handicap, and another Southlander In Astral Flame, one of the Simper breed, won the Cralgmore Hack Steeplechase after a faultless display. Hie Seadown Handicap provided a surprise result. Gold Flight, another from Southland, winning well from the outsider. Master Hotspur, who has recently been showing something of his early form.

Details of the 'racing are as follows:

, LEVELS HURDLES, Of £140; second horse £2O, and third horse £lO from stake. One mile and a half. 5. 6—o. Fellding’s GREEN BOA by , Balboa—Green Cloth aged 9-0 , D. Hamlll X 12. 2—D. Withers’s Donadoa aged 9-3 R. Register 2 ;7. 7—A. L. Power’s Waka aged 9-0 ; M. Bllllngton 3 f 1. 1 Dividend 11-8 I. Walthcr; 3, 4 Flagman 10-5 w> Shand; -4, 3 - Mungatoon 9-3 A. Leach; 0, 5 Rosaletn Dhu 9-0 R. Gibson; 8. 8 Red Dragon 9-0 M, Caddy also Started. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Flagman was fourth. No time taken. Winner trained by owner, Wlngatul. CLAREMONT HACK HANDICAP. Of £120; second horse £ls, and third • horse £S from stake. Six furlongs. 9. 9—A, Syme’s HURRY GIRL by Defoe—Lady Camp 3yrs 7-9 car. 7-6 W. Stevens 1 6. 3—Mrs T, Stone’s Treasurer 6yrs 8-2 ..A. Stokes 2 5. 4—J. H. Prosser’s Eulogist 3yrs 8-9 car. 8-2 i. S. Green 3 13, 12 Sheeny 8-10 Bllllngton and Donray 7-7 A. Anderson bracketed; 1, 1 Lady Derby 8-9 R. Mackle; 3, 6 Guilder 8-7 P. Spratt; 7. 7 Ntghtglass 8-4 A. Messervy; 8, 10 On Call 8-2 car. 7-9 A. Ingram; 10. 11 Retrogression 8-1 C. Wilson; 17, 19 Tissue 8-1 J. Strathern; 11, 12 Irish Lass 8-0 U Clutterbuck; 4, 8 Roman Son 7-12. J. Jennings; 12. 8 Johnemby 7-12 L. Hare; 2.2 Music Hall 7-8 W. Elite; 18, 18 Dispense 7-8 R. Caddy; 14, 14 Jolly Time 7-7 K. Wilson; 18,‘ 16 Haughty Lad 7-7 Barrington; 18, IB Decamp 7-7 J. Cotton; 15, 17 Enticing 7-7 C. Fox: 20, 19 Irvington ,7-7 M. Caddy also started. ! Won by two lengths; same between aeclondiand third. On Call was fourth. Time, ■lmlh* 13sec. Winner trained by S. Barr, Rlccarton. . . . " OPIHI TROT, Of £140; second horse £2O, and third ■ horse £lO from stakfe. 3mln 43seo class, One mile and a half. 4. 4—L. E. Wilson’s CATALPA by i Jack Potts—Wild Child 4yrs 12 M. C. McTlgue 1 2. 2—C. E, Hooper’s' Swagger Jack aged scr .. R. W, Townley 2 3. 2—3. B. Westerman’s Special Agent 4yr* scr .. R. Messervy 3 U.itl Bright Lass scr; 5, 6 Canister scr; 6, 5 Rerapeum sir, 2.2 Free Voyage scr 'bradwted .with Rwagger. Jack: 8, 7 Rollicking Rey scr; 10. 10 Sandstone scr: l. 1 Technique act; 8, 9 Warform scr; 7, 8 Bedrock 48 ateb started. Won by two lengths same between sec'<md and third. Canister was fourth. Times —3mln 23 4-Ssac, 3mln 25 2-seec. 3mln 26 sec. Winner trained by owner, Metoven.

elloughton handicap, ,Off £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake, One mile and 1 n quarter. - — ■ ■ 2,- l—W- Swale’s ROYAL LANCER by Irish Lancer—Winsome Sister 4yrs . 19-3' , .. W. Ellis 1 ’lO. Hammond’s Ctferokee syrs 7-4 : .. Hare 2 1L 11—Miss M. C. Wilson’s Cymric I r 4yrs 8-0 car. 7*ll .. Stevens 3 8, 7 Trench Fight 8-13 C. Wilson; 6, 6 'Wardress 8-10 L. J. Elite; 4, 4 Arayane 7-12 Car. 7-10 Gibson: 1. 2 King’s Toast ,7-9 Messervy; 9, 9 Knight Commander 7-7 car 7-2 B. Caddy; 4, 4 Prudent Prince 7-5 Barrington) 7, 8 The Wrecker 7-0 Fox; 5, 5 Airline 7-0 AnderSort; 12, 13 Llane 7-0 Green; 13, 12 Rebel Star 7-0 car. 7-6 A. Stokes also started. - • . Won by a length: same between second.

and third. Prudent Prince was fourth. Time, 2mln 8 4-ssec. Winner trained by F. W. Ellis, Invercargill.

CRAIOMORE HACK STEEPLECHASE, Of £150; second horse £25, and third horse £lO from stake. About two miles. 2. 2—3. S. and W. ,E. Hazlett’s

ASTRAL FLAME by Colonel Cygnus—lllume syrs 9-0 J. Stratoern 1 5. ,5 —Dr.' A. A. Reid's Roseman aged 10-3 . .. J. Richards 2 9.- 7—Mrs R. W. Lewis’s Golden Glow aged 9-6 ..A. Stove 3 1. 1 Jewish Lad 11-6 T. Boyle: 3, 3 Superex 11-0 P. Boyle; 6, 6 Valens 9-9 R. Register: 4, 4 Night Scout 9-8 D. Hamlll; 8, 0 Point Blank 9-0 car. 9-3 F. Baker; 7, 8 Golden Sight 9-0 car, 9-3 A. Leach also started.

Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third, Night Scout was fourth. Time, 4mln 3 2-ssec. Winner trained by W. E. Hazlett, Invercargill,

■ DUKE OF GLOUCESTER CUP, Of £150; second horse £3O, and third horse £lO from stake. Gentlemen riders, One mile and a quarter. 3. 5—G. Paul's NORSE by Valkytlan —Flourish 4yra 10-8 .. Owner 1 0. 6—D. P. Wilson’s Auctor 6yrs 11-12 n Mr K. Russell 2 2, 2—D. J. McDonald’s Taxpayer 4yrs 11-5 ’ ■ .. Mr E, White 3 8, 8 Araboa 12-11 Mr W. Swale: 4. 3 Noko 11-3 Mr W. Boyle; 10, 10 Islay Downs 11-1 Mr E. Curtis; 1. 1 Benevolent 10-12 Mr G. O. Beatson; 6. 9 Big Joe 10-12 Mr D. Selby; 3, 4 Fundy Bay 10-9 Mr M, Power; 13. 11 Crack o’ Dawn 10-8 Mr J. Mitchell; 12, 13 Hunting Bag. 10-8 Mr C. James: 6, 7 Good Health 10-7 car. 10-12 Mr A. Shaw; 11. 12 Gay Thread 10-7 car. 10-8 Mr M. Hefford: 14. 14 Trlenna 10-7 Mr M. Arnold also started. Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Fundy Bay was fourth. Time, 2mln 9 3-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Washdyke.

BEACONBFIELD TROT, Of £195; second horse £29, and third horse £lO from stake. 3mln 38sec class.

One mile and a half. 1. 2—A. J. Wilson’s LOYAL FRIEND by Grattan Loyal—Nellie Audubon aged scr M. C. McTigue 1 4. 4—D. Rodgers's Scapa Flow 6yrs 36 A. Falrbalrn 2 10. 10— T. M. Sim’s Braw Lass 6yrs 48 F. Holmes 3 ’ 8, 9 Banford scr; 6. 6 Great Waltakl scr: 12, 13 Lisette scr; 5, 5 Misdeal scr; Z. 1 Recluse scr; 7, 7 Top Hand scr: 14, 15 Trevathan scr; 3, 2 Black Label 12; 14. 12 Wee Pal 12; 11. 11 Danzle Guy 24; 9. 8 Silver Grattan 24: 13. 14 Yon Van 48 also stsrtcd Won by a length; three lengths second and third. Black Label was —3mln 17 3-ssec, 3min 14 4-9 sec, 3min 14 l-ssec. Winner trained by M. C. McT,BUe ‘ SEADOWN HANDICAP, . .. Of £170; second horse £3O, and third horse £l9 from stake. Six furlongs. 4 B—D. M. Tweedle’s GOLD FLIGHT by Nigger Minstrel—Francolln 3yrs 7-0 car 7-2 , •• Messervy 1 10. 11— R. A. Paterson’s Master Hot8. 7-A. o'Mlils’s C Rawhamal g B.Tbenslty 9-2 P. SpraU; 3. ja Rebel 523*;* Frt n, g&7?“?;;;!:! >. cSSi « » King Gu.uvo l- lMyini 5. 8 Secret Flight 7-8 Anderson. 2. J citnbillse 7-9 car. 7-0 Green, 14, 14 Top Sow -M G Ellis; 7. 9 *"*na 7-3 Stevens; f 3 ? W l3 Petersham' 7 3 Fox; 9. 6 Sham Boy 7.0 car 7-6 A. Stokes alao started. waw. ga* " r *rz e " SS3S l¥7S«o winner Wto* W owner* Hlverton.

notes on the racing

Green Boa Wins * Dividend was sent out a good favourite for” the Levels Hurdles, but after being in a handy position at the third fence, he was squeezed for room -, and tho obstacle 1 Flagman and Donadea disputed the from the outset until two fences from home, where P° nad *AJf l ™s a alight advantage and the latter lea over the last fence from Flagman. Green Boa and Waka. Donadea was under pressure early In the run home, and Green Boa had no, difficulty -In headlnghlm off and to beat him decisively. Waka finished solidly to deprive Flagman of third money on the post. Red Dragon was nCXt ’ A Sound Performance Hurry Girl draw an outside marble In theClaremont Hack Handicap and that no doubt accounted for the poor support for her. Jolly Time led into the straight from Hurry Girl. Music Hall. Roman Son, and Lady Derby, with Eulogist and Treasurer in the following bunch. Hurry Girl dashed to the front early In the run home and was never in danger. Treasurer finished fast to easily gain second place from Eulogist, who also did good work in the straight. On Call and Roman Son were abreast next in front of Jolly Time, Irish Lass, and Music Hall.

Oplhl Trot The early leaders ‘ln the Oplhl Trot were Swagger Jack, Warform, Catalpa, Bright lass. Rollicking Ray. and Canister, but With half the journey covered warform had charge from Catalpa, 'Swagger Jack. Rollicking Ray, Canister, and Special Agent. Catalpa ran past Warform turning for home and led into the straight from Swagger Jack. Warform, Canister, and ' Special Agent. The rest was easy for Catalpa, with Swagger Jack comfortably beating Special Agent. Canister was four lengths away, a neck .In front of Technique. ...

Royal Lancer’s Success Royal Lancer and King’s Toast shared favouritism In the Elloughton Handicap, but though the former had a meritorious win, King's Toast failed badly after having every chance. With five furlongs to go! Cymric had charge from Royal Lancer, Cherokee. The Wrecker, Trench Fight, Rebel Star, and Prudent Prince, with Aravane In last place. , Cymric was still In front entering tha straight from Cherokee, Royal Lancer, The Wrecker, Prudent Prince, Airline. Trench Fight, and King s Toast, but Inside the distance Royal Lancer showed out and soon had the race In safe keeping. Cherokee held on for second money from Cymric, who beat Prudent Prince by a head. King’s Toast was close up next, with a gap to Wardress and Airline. Arkvane was in last place, Cross-Country Contest Jewish Lad was considered to be a good proposition for the Craigtnore Hack Steeplechase, but alter leading early he gradually drifted and finished a long way from the placed division. Roseman accompanied Jewish Lad until the latter retired and then he went to the front with Astral Flame, this pair leading Into the straight together well clear of Night Scout and Golden Glow. Astral Flame had Roseman beaten over the last fence and carried on to win easily. Golden Glow finished on to get to within half a length of Roseman, with Night Scout a length away. superex, Jewish Lad, Valens. Golden Sight, and Point Blank finished at big Intervals down the course. The Gloucester Cup The Duke of Gloucester Cup provided the greatest interest of the day, and all of the acceptors except Combat were paraded. The race provided plenty of Incidents, the first being when Gay Thread whipped round as the barrier went up, and In going out of the straight Auctor, the then leader, ran out wide and lost a lot of ground, while Trlenna’s rider appeared to lose control of his mount for a while, causing Interference to others. Fundy Bay led into the back stretch from Taxpayer, who, however, met some trouble and lost his position. Fundy Bay entered the straight from Auctor, Big Joe. Norse, Taxpayer, and Islay Downs. Auctor was In , front a furlong from home, but was then challenged by Norse, who, confidently ridden, wore down Auctor to beat him by a neck. Taxpayer was a fair third, a neck In front of Fundy Bay. who was a similar distance in front of Big Joe. Araboa headed the strung-out remainder. Beaconsfleld Trot

Loyal Friend made amends for his Ashburton defeat by a convincing win in the Bfiaconsfleld Tfot He went, to the front six furlongs from home, having a clear lead entering the stfeight from Scapa Flow, Brew Lass, Lisette. Recluse, and Black Label. Loyal Friend was not threatened to easily beat Scapa Flow, with Draw Lass a head in front of the fast-finishing Black .Label. Lisette was next: Loyal Friend, like Catalpa. is trained by M. C. McTlgue. Gold Flight itetoms The Seadown Handicap was a triumph for the light-weight division. Rawhamal was the first'to show out, but at the end of a furlong Master Hotspur find Density passed him and they drew out to set a merry pace. Master Hotspur had a slight advantage from Density, entering the straight, : with Sawhamai, Secret Flight, Sham Boy, and Rebel Mate, handy. Density did not carry on fat/in home and Master Hotspur appeared to have the race in hand until Gold- Flight put in a determined claim on toe. inside. The latter overhauled Master Hotspur about 100 yards from the post and won comfortably...Rawhamal stayed onfor a close third Jdactog. *' head; to front of -iamt fltoihfed very latt.

racing fixtures

May 17—South Canterbury J.C. (second day). , „ _ May 17, 19—Otaki-Maon B.C. May 17. 19—Waikato R.C. May 24—Foxton R.C. (at Levin), May 31. June 2—Napier Park R.C. May 31. June 2—Wanganiii J.C, (at Awapuni). May 31. June 2 and 7—Dunedin J.C. June 2, 4, 7—Auckland R.C. June 7—Hawke’s Bay J.C, June 14—Bay of Plenty R.C.' June 14—Hawke's Bay J.C. June 14—Greymouth J.C, June 21—Waipa R.C. June 21—Ashburton County R.C. June 21, 23—Manawatu R-C. ■ June 28—Dannevirke Hunt. June 28—Oamaru J.C. • TROTTING FIXTURES May 17, 19—Nelson T.C. . May 24—Ashburton T.C. May 24, 28—Auckland T.C,

Stabilise, who was slow away, and was in last place turning for home, was only a'head away In fifth place,, with Rebel Mate next; HANDICAPS FpR TOMORROW PUKAKI HURDLES HANDICAP, of £130; one mile and a half—Araboa 11-11} Dividend 11-fl; Survey IUS; Combat 10-9: Hunting Chorus 10-7: Flagman 10-5: Green Boa 9-10; Fundy Bay 9-9; Astral Flame Donadea 9-8; Hunting Bag 9-4: Auotor. Petersham 9-3; Waka 0-2: Mungatoon, Half and Half 9-1: Dropped Catch. Roaaleen Dhu, Crack o’ Dawn, Red Dragon, Viking. Prince Ruenalf, Trlenna, Point Blank 9-0. SOUTHBUHN HACK HANDICAP, Of £120; six furlongs.—Valoron 9*-0; Mill*, tarv Maid 8-11; Taxpayer 8-10; Lady Derby 8-8; Guilder'B-7! Metric, Treasurer 8-6; Hurry Girl 8-5; On Call, Confidant. 8-2: Big Joe, Retrogression 8-1; Tissue, Irish Lass 8-0; Sweet Mystery, Roman Son 7-13: Johnemby T-12; Astaire 7-11: Blue Coat 7-10; Ann Mle 7-9; Star Wing. Music Hall 7-8: Dispense, Jolly Time, Rosaleen Dhu; Avenal, Acqultalne, Camphor. Decamp, Donroy, Enticing, Force, Good Fortune, Haughty Lad, Irvington, Papette, Pink Dart, Rebel Lady, Slasher, Wandella 7-7. ... WAI-ITI TROT HANDICAP, of *140: 3min 43sec class; one mile and a half.— Bright Lass, Conflagrate, Canister, Dandy Travis, Embassy. Free VOyage, Jack’s Pal. i Knapdale Lass, La Fonda, Last Wrack, Narvarino, Native Man, Rollicking Rey, Special Agent, Sandstone. Serapeum, Sani diways. Sailor’s Fancy, Shadow Rose, Technique, Vera de Oro, War Form, VOUng Rey, Zlnoro scr; Swagger Jack,l2; Gleni lee. Turret 48; Coleen Travis, Catalpa 72. , SOUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAP, of £230: one mile and a quarter.—Royal Lancer 9-13: Willie Win 8-13: Trench Fight 8-12; Wardress 8-9: Cymric 8-1; Boswell i 8-0: Aravane 7-10; King’s Toast 7-8: Che r rokee 7-7; Knight Commander 7-8; Prudent Prince 7-5: Roy Bun 7-2: Secret Flight, The Wrecker, Merry March. Airline, Mungatoon, Balmenter, Stabilise, Ferrlby, Llane, Rebpl Star. Gay Parade, ! Eulogist. Nlghtglass 7-0. _• PAREORA STEEPLECHASE HANOIi CAP. of £200; about two miles and a half l —Jewish Lad 11-4: Superex 10-13; Pride . o’ Central 10-10; Rosoman 10-8: Astral ■ Flame 9-10; Night Scout, Golden Glow, Valens 9-8; Golden Sight, Point Blank, PaI tuma 9-0. , • • FAREWELL HANDICAP, of £ 160; six ; furlongs.—Hearth 9-18; Density 9-1; Bos- ' well 8-3; Strip 8-1; Gold Flight 7-11: Cralglea, Master Hotspur 7-8; Secret I Flight. Stabilise. King Gustavo, Gay Pa- • rade 7-3; Top Row 7-4: Rawhamal,- Sea ’ Lady, Petersham 7-3; Adina, Skyrena 7-2: Rebel Star, Phlllbun, Sham Boy, Metric. Military Maid 7-0, _ . WINCHESTER TROT HANDICAP, of £150; 3min 38sec class; one mile and a half.—Bedrock, Banford, Glenlee, Great Waltakl, Llsette, Loyal Betty, Misdeal. Narvarino, Native Man, Recluse, Special Agent, Swagger Jack, Serapeum, Technique. Top Hand,’ Trevathan, Vera de .Oro , Walnonl Jack, Young Rey scr; Catalpa. [ Black Label. Falalse, Shady Glen. Wee 1 Pal 12; Agent. Danzle Guy. Uady Nessn. I Silver Grattan 24; Scapa Flow, Tokalon ; 36: Braw Lass. Joan Conquest, von Van. { L< tEMUKA >d HACK HANDICAP. Of *l 3 * 1 one mile and 38 ’ yards-Valcron 9-0. i Sheeny, Taxpayer, Eulogist 8-10: Noko. . Scarteen, Metric 8-6; Hurry Girl 8-5, , Night Glass. Oreenbank, Islay Downs, • Princess Minerva 8-4; Confidant Br3; Big ; Joe 8*1; Benevolent 8-0; Homan Son, I Sweet Mystery 7-13; Johnemby 7-12; Parlance, Astaire 7-10: Dispense, Good Health, Remcmbo. Safellght. Red Dragon, Tatting. Martimus 7-7. ; TURF GOSSIP A Rough Ride _ The supporters of Prudent Prince in the EUoughton Handicap at Wash- ( dyke yesterday were unlucky not to 1 collect a dividend. He was going well 1 not far from the leaders five furlongs from home, when the tree of ms saddle, a new one, snapped, and his rider, V. Barrington, lost the use of both Irons. Even then Prudent Prince was on hand at the finish and in an- ! other stride would have beaten Cymric for third money. The mishap left Barrington in an unenviable position, - * and to retain his seat and to keep his mount In a forward position for five furlongs without the assistance of his “pedals” was an outstanding performance for an apprentice.

Not a Recommendation Jewish Lad’s display over country at Washdyke yesterday did not point to his prospects over tho Ellerslie fences, and a decision as to whether he will be taken north next week will not be made until after his effort at Washdyke to-morrow. Attractive Snooess Astral Flame, winner of yesterdays steeplechase at Washdyke, was having his first race over country, and his display pointed to his developing into a high-class performer. His dam, Illume, was by Kilbrortey from Imported Simper, and two of her early progeny were Flicker and Chief Light. Astral Flame was ridden by the stable apprentice, J. L. Strathern, and this was the lad’s second mount only over country.

Never Prominent Benevolent did not flatter his army of supporters at any stage of the Duke of Gloucester Cup, He was Blow to move off, was never well placed, and finished a long way from the winner. A Surprising Price Hurry Girl’s double-figure dividend yesterday was one of the surprises of the day, especially as she had a decisive win at Ashburton. Her being drawn wide out possibly had something to do with her position in the betting, but on the other hand, Lady Derby was not far from her in the line, and she was favourite, while Eulogist, also fairly well supported, was alongside Hurry Girl. The Defoe filly was wall ridden by the North Island apprentice, W. J. Stevens, who had a successful innings at the Marlborough meeting last week-end and decided to gd to Timaru before returning north.

Not to Blame Dividend would undoubtedly have taken a prominent part In yesterday’s hurdle race at washdyke but for hiS unfortunate mishap. 116 made a forward move • approaching 5 the ■ third tehee, and O'rden’Bda went with him, and the latter cramped him for room, pausing Dividend to go round the whig..

Improved Waka, with a stronger horseman than previously,, showed a marked lair provement in yesterday’s hurdle race, and there is now a hope that he will pay his way during the winter.'

Dae for b Win ; Dohadea ig building up a record for minor placing® in hurdle events and a win for him will be -popularly received.

Encouraging Jolly rome hag'not been : up long, and her race yesterday, when she led the field in the hack sprint for a good way, was encouraging in view of later engagements.

Lost Caste * .. . King’s Toast’s win In the Timaru Cup last month suggested that he would carry, on his .good work, but hiS’ failure at Ashburton and again at; Washdyke yesterday, caused'much disappointment to all concerned. In yesterday's race he met with some trouble rounding the home turn and had to be taken to the outside to get a run! in the straight, He certainly finlihedj on wxlli- andimay do better to-mor-i row. '' ■' r "- "v-/■' c.-.v*!

ASHBURTON T.C.

HANDICAPS Following are the handicaps for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s winter meeting, to be held on May 24; LONOBEACH HANDICAP, of £150; unhoppled trotters; Dmln 49sec class; one mile and a half-Cleeve Hill, Cockney. ECholst, Great Worth. Loughros, Mavis Nelson, Pendennis, Stirling Maid, Wheat King sen Bums, Kerwpod Bingen, Noble Lady, Shaun Aroon 12: Lady Scott 36, Bomber 48; Gelert 60; Westcllff 84; Sir Kit 96

TRIAL HANDICAP, of £150; smln Isec class; two miles—Canister, Gallinaceous, Jack’s Pal. Jesse 1 Gentry. Keewah, La Fonda. Malapert, Narvarlno, Princess Maritza, Rainstorm, Robinette, Rosa Derby, Spats, Special Agent, Spencer Volo. Young Key scr; Swagger Jack 12; Prince Grattan, Straight 60; Turret 72; Catalpa 96.

ALL- AGED STAKES, of £500; set handicaps: one mile and a ha fc9 old Ronald Logan, Shadow Maid, Special Force, Statuette, Walter Moore scr; All Gallant, Gold Bar 18: Dusky Sound, Fine Art. Gold Bank, Horsy Power, Huguenot, Lightning Lady, Peter Smith, Plutus, Pol Luck. Rollalong. Springfield Globe, Sandusky. Zlneall 38.

TINWALD HANDICAP, of £175; 3mln 34sec class; one mile and a half—Banford, Battle Colours, Braw Lass, Drummer Boy, Fragment, Great Waitakl, Hidden Charm, Joan Conquest, Lazybones, Loyal Friend, Mahoe, Night Nurse. Scapa Flow, Shady Glen, Shannon Lass. Sunworlhy, Super Jack, Top Hand. Vera de oro, Ypn Yan scr; Equerry, Manawai, Passing By 12. Gentleman Jim, Purveyor 24; MacGregor 38*

MAYFIELD HANDICAP, of £323; unhoppled trotters; Smln 35sec class; one mile and a half—Bon Chence. El Pete, Jock McGrath, Ustowel. Manisn, Reward sen Dollar Maid, Milestone 12; Houghton Feast 84; AlUe Audubon 60, Esoalado, Flotsam 72.

ACTON 5 HANDICAP, of £800! 3jmln SOsec class; one mtie- and a half—All .Gallant, Black Art, Channel Fleet, Dancing Pirate, Gay Lady; Orattanlta, Ouywln, MacGregor, Nationalist, Retekohua, Shadow Maid, Silk King,. Stylish Boyscr; Durability, Labour Day, Positive 12; Arietta. Jacose, Shadow Queen.- Tonloro, Tureo 24; Blue Diamond, Night Beam 36. winter handicap, of £2sd: 2min 46sec class; one mile and a quarter—Chatmos, Clockwork, Colonel Axworthy, Gold Bank, Happy Locanda. Haughty, Kilrea, Pleasant Guy, Privateer, Quest; Regal. Roan Duke. Royal Surprise. Slippery Sam. stormtost. -Superior Rank. Three Tens scr; Foremost jnr., Fremont, Huguenot, Subsidy 12: Frisco Boy, Mankind. Molly Direct, Peter Smith, worthy Need 24; Bayard, Great Divide, Nelson Eddy, Springfield Globe, StlneSli 36.

owners And trainers oe yen treat te be certain that your none will leave the barrier end eee out the dlitones? U io. ctmiult GEORGE SETTLE. Contultfni chttoUv ?W Colombo itrtst,. ChrUtchurch. Call or writs sal gifa M partfeatert. GBOKGt BBTTLt lUI IM| ovsi M ywn* wwtoMi with raesnarmm

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB

ANNUAL REPORT The annual meeting of members of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held on May 28. In hla annual report, the chairman of the club's committee, Mr A. S. Elworthy, states that In view of the fact that It was necessary to set aside, the sum of £3500 for Income tax and social and national security charges, the result of the year's operations must be considered satisfactory. A sum of £l6lO was given to various patriotic organisations during the year, end to that amount would be added the year’s profit. But lor adverse weather seriously affecting the financial result of the autumn meeting, tho patriotic funds would have benefited to a much greater extent. As only the required number of nominations were received for the stewards, committee, and the office of honorary treasurer, the following are to be declared Stewards.—The Mon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, Messrs M. Bethel), A. T. Donnelly, A. S. Elworthy, G. Fulton, u, W. J. Gould, Dr. M. G. Louisson, Messrs C. R. Macdonald, H, R. Rhlnd, D. E. Wanklyn, D, W. Westenra, R. G. G. westenra. • * Committee.—Sir Walter Clifford, Messrs A. T. Donnelly, A. S. Elworthy, G. Fulton, D. W. J. Gould, H. D. Greenwood, Gilbert Qrlgg, Dr. M. G, Louisson. Messrs O. R. Macdonald, H. A. Rhlnd, D. E. Wanklyn, R. G. G. Westenra. W. A. White. Honorary Treasurer.—Mr George Gould. The balance-sheet showed receipts for the year to be £93,012, Including totalteator £86,962. privileges £11,533, gate receipts £6691, and expenditure was £91.771, including stake* £36.586, salaries and wages £7321, race expenses £4076, racecourse maintenance £2lßl, Government taxes £29.416, fixed deposit £IOOO. Government War Loan £4090. leaving a credit balance on April 30 of £1241. Thei asset* total £102,814. and the liabilities £11.060.

TROTTING NOTES

Well-deserved Win

Catalpa’s win at Washdyke yesterday did not come out of turn, for though he failed at Ashburton last Saturday his form generally has been good, and his win yesterday suggested that his racing experience has worked the necessary improvement. Now that he has struck a winning vein Catalpa, a good sensible pacer, should be heard of in more pretentious company than he has yet met. Juveniles

Mr J. R. McKenzie is a firm believer in the early education of his pacers and in preparation for the two-year-old classic* of l#4J he already hu tbree yearlings well forward io their t*ain4c, A ftw.daya ago hajoak to Ad- • ::

dington three fillies, all by the American pacer U. Scott The first a bay, Is from May Cbenault, another from a Great Bingen—Grattan Queen tnare, and a third from princess Napoleon. All three were given work suitable for their age, and quarter-miles in'better than 36sec were run. Mr McKenzie also had on the track a seven-months-old colt by U. Scott from Princess Napoleon, and thus early in life he showed that he had the right temperament The early education of pacers is all to the advantage of trainers, whose mam job is to develop the inherent speed. Trotting in Auckland For the principal events at the Auckland Trotting, Club’s winter meeting the following nominations have been received:— . „„„„ Adams Memorial Handicap, of £BOO and gold cup valued at £SO; 3min 23sec class: one mile and a half.—Popeye, Gold Bar, 'Gold Bank, Worthy Need, Foremost Junior, Uenuku, Noble Prince, Our McKinney, Our Peggy, Hlllcrest, Three Bells, Toceetie, Our Jewel, Josedale Grattan. Cornwall Handicap, of £800; 2min 53sec class; one mile and a quarter.— Gleam, Agility, Kitty’s Choice, Peter’s Find, Club King. Proletarian, Handicapper, Kewpie’s Queen. Albertini, Young Parry, Double Peter. Bedford, Connenora, Munga Tangi, Kete Kura, Walter Gay, Lynn Key, Stargum, Narbada, Axspear, Sentiment, Princess Linnett, Petite Jewel. Consistency Although Shadow Maid has not won a race this season her winnings fall little short of £BOO. She has been a most consistent pacer favoured by little luck. Gold Bar

Gold Bar, winner of the Ritchie Memorial Handicap at Forbury Park, was bred by his trainer, A. Holmes, and is by Grattan Loyal from Imperial Gold, by Rey de Oro from Imperial Pointer. He has won 12 races and his stake earnings total nearly £2500, From Monday, May 19th, “The Press’’ Telephone Number changes to 38-520. Until Monday continue dialling present number. —G