TRENTHAM RACES

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 107, 22 January 1923, Page 8

TRENTHAM RACES

THE CUP WON BY RAPINE AFTER A THRILLING FINISH TELEGRAPH HANDICAP WON BY TAMATETE The Wellington Cup meeting attracted a big attendance of sportsmen from all o ver the Dominion., Prioi to the opening of the racing hundreds spent a pleasant houi in , viewing the new members’ stand, and on all sides it was voted the finest in New Zealand. The Wellington Cup was won by Rapine, and the Tele graph Handicap went to Tamatete.

The attendance at Trentham races on Saturday included the Right Hon. the Premier (Mr. Massey), Sir William Fraser, Sir Joseph Ward, Sir George Clifford, Mr. T. M. Wilfonl, and several other M.P.’s, Messrs. E. J. Watt (Sydney), H. M. Campbell. 1. H. Lowry, and J. S. McLeod (Hastings), E. Davis,, and C. A. Brown (Auckland), L. McKenzie, R. A. McKenzie, G. D. Greenwood, G. Gould, W. R. Kimball, AV. Duncan, T. Duncan C. F. Vallance, A. McDonald, AA r . 1. Hazlett, and many others The racing was again up to the high standard, usually associated, with the Trentham course. Backers of the favourite had a bail time, as only one of the public selections finished first during the afternoon. The Cup was a wonderful race to watch, and the finish was a thrilling one. The victory" of Rapine was solely due to the clever riding of R. Reed. The winner is owned by the Gisborne sportsman, Mr. A. B. Williams, who unfortunately was unable to be present, The Martian three-year-old was turned out in great fettle by J. H. Jeflerd, and the latter was very confident of tho success of .the bay. , , . ■ Secretary A. E. AVhyte and his assistant, Mr. J. al. Griffiths, had all arrangements in smootn working order and there was not a hitch in the proceedings. As usual the big crowd mostly travelled by rail, and the Department handled the traffic with a minimum of inconvenience. . Hundreds saw the last race and were in the city before 6 p.m. _ ' The totalisator handled £58,029 10s., as against £59,302 for the first day last year. high-aveight handicap. Battle Song and Fisher declined their engagement in the High-weight Handicap, Sir Rosebery and Woden being the best backed. At the start AVoden and Raconteur gave trouble and the latter was badly left. Sir Fanciful was the-quickest to begin, but he soon gave way to Explorer and Comical. At the mile Explorer wa.s clear of the field, and followed by Comical, AVoden, and Sir Fanciful, he led into the straight. Two furlongs from home Glencairn ran into the lead and Sir Fanciful took second place. In the pin home Sir Rosebery camo fast and Explorer also put in a run. Glencairn Ileld his adyantage and won by a length from Explorer, with Sir Rosebery two lengths away. Sir Fanciful was fourth.

FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. Star Ranger and Tawihi were taken out of the Fitzherbert Handicap, Pantagruel being the public fancy. At the start Kilrls was tho quickest to begin and he led on to the course proper. Here Oliver got Suggestion up on the inside, and Pantagruel, Bugle Note, and Enthuse ran wide. Suggestion won by three parts of a length from Kilris. with Pantagruel a length ■ away. Ora’s Delight and Caress were the next to finish.

ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. Bodyguard was the only scratching In ths Anniversary Welter Handicap, Sunny Loch being favourite with Lucius second choice. The field was bunched for a furlong, when Blackmail shot out and led an a fast pace into the straight. Here Lucius, Bella Lake and Zircon were next to the leader. At the distance llaurangi shot up on the outside, and in the finish he won nicely from Blackmail, with Lucius right rip. Conflict and Zircon were the next I to finish. APPRENTICES’ PLATE. There were numerous scratchings in the Apprentices' Plate; and Para started a very hot favourite. She had every chance, but was beaten out of a place. At the start Petunia took charge and , z with Veil and the favourite in attendX ance he led down the back with the rest of the field strung out. Turning into the straight the leader was still clear, and though Veil and Diamond Ring challenged he held his own and won by three lengths from Diamond Ring. ' Blissfulness finished well and beat Veil for third place. Para finished next.

WELLINGTON CUP. Income, Palestrina, and Bonnie Heather were missing when the field s paraded for the Cup. There was a rush to get' a glimpse'of the candidates, and it was voted on all sides the classiest field that had ever contested the race. In tho birdcage, . Cupidon was much admired, and so ' were Scion, Insurrection, Kick Off, Rapine, and .Merry Day. It was a wonderful betting race, nearly the whole field being heavily backed. Sunart, Insurrection, and Cupidon was the order of favouritism. After a perfect start, Rapine and Kick Off were the ' first to show out, but. Sunart headed them going into tho straight. At the mile he gave way to Bitters, who had ' a break going down the back. At Z- the five furlongs Bitters was well clear, but the remainder were bunched. Entering the straight, Bitters was followed by .Merry Day and Trespass. Two furlongs from home Kick Off, Rapine, Scrimmage, and Cupidon were prominent behind the leader. At tho distance Rapine shot up on tho rails, and Kick Off ran up on the outside of Bitters and Merry Day. In a great finish Rapine won by a head/ from Merry Day, with Kick Off a neck away. Sunart was fourth, and then came Scrimmage, Bitters, Insurrection, and Cupidon. Crown Star was the last to finish. The race was run at a clipping pace the whole way, and was thorourdilv clean. r I he first two furlongs took 26sec., the half-mile 50 2-5 sec?, five furlongs lmin. 2 3-sscc., mile lmin. 40 l-ssec., full distance 2min. 31 4-ssec. WELLINGTON STAKES.

Epitaph was a. good favourite for tho Wellington Stakes, Queen March and Razzle Dazzle being backed in that order. Tressayi jumped off badlv, and the others ran in a bunch on to the course proper, where Ransack was showing out from Razzle Dazzle and Queen March. In the run home Razzle Dazzle finished tho best, and won by a bare length from Ransack. Queen March was a neck a.wav, and then came Mild Hind. Ep't'n’i ian very badly, and finished WeU TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.

Gold Light was the only defection from tho Telegraph Handicap. Tanmteto was a good favourite, and he pulled his backers through, but he only had' a head to spare at thp finish. Killashandra, The Hawk, and Tama-

tete were in the van into the straight, where Killashandra ran wide. Tamatete was then clear, but Killashandra camo again, and in a great finish the top-weight won by a head. two lengths away, and then camo Kerb, Civilform, Mantua and Tho Hawk in a line. The performance of the top* weight was a grand one, and. his best to. date. There will be a lot of interest In the meeting between he and Glentruin in the M’aterloo Plata on AVednesday. RUAPEHU HANDICAP

Another reverse was in store for backers in the Ruapehu Handicap. Several of the big field were well backed, but Refrigeration was the actual favourite. The quick beginning Paphian was soon clear and led all the wav. Deroulede made a great effort to overtake him, but Paphian had a two lengths’ advantage at the finish. The favourite was third. - Details of the racing are:— TRENTHAM HIGH-AVEIGHT HANDICAP, of 350 sovs.; second horse 70 sovs., and third 35 sovs. from

the stake. One mile and a half. Mr. R. McMiken's b. g. Glencairn. by Glen Alhyn—Monoform marc, aged, 9st. Mb (T. Y’oung) 1 Mr. J. Lovell Nichol’s b. g. Explorer, by Kenilworth —Tilga, aged, lOst. 21b. (E. Copestake) 2 Mr. 11. Knox’s br. g. Sir Rosebery, by S ; r Knox—Merrio Rose, Cyrs.. lOst (F. Corlett) <3

Also started* AVoden, list. 71b. (R. -Thompson) ; Comical list. (R. Hunt), Malinger lOst. 111 b. (S. AValls) ; Sir Fanciful lOst. 111 b.. (H. Burt) ; Raconteur 9st. 111 b. (AA r . Scobie); Kaika 9st. (H. McSwecney). AVon by a length, one and a half lengths between second and third. Timo 2min. 39secs. (AVinner trained by owner.) FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second horse to receive 70 sovs., and third 35 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five

furlongs. Mr AV. E. Bidwill’s br, g. Suggestion, by Kilbroney—lmagination, Bsi. 51b. (A. Oliver) 1 Mr. AV. R. Keinball’s b. f. Kilris, bv Kilboy—Tigress, 7st. 61b. (H. Stuart) 2 Mr. C. Elgar’s b. c. Pantagruel, by Panmure—Adehcia, Bst. 12'.b. (C. Reed) 3

Also started: Civility. Bst. 131 b. (F. Hockley) ; Caress, 7st. 111 b. (R. Reed) : Bugle Noto, 7st. 61b. (AV. Bagby): Sottana,7 st.‘■6lb. (H. Dunn); King of Hearts, 7st. 51b. (11. Clout); liglit. 7st. (1\ Brodie), Panorama, 7st. (H. Wheeler), Enthuse, 7st. (D. Butler). AVon by half a length, third horse one and a quarter lengths away. Time lmin. Isec.

(Winner trained by J. A. i Farmer). ANNIVERSARY 7 HANDICAP, of GOO ''sovs., second horse 120 sovs., and third', 60 sovs. tfrom the stake One mile. Mr. M. Thomas’s b. g. Haurangi, by

Feinmorz—The Manse, 5 years Bst 91b. (M. McCarten) 1 Mr. J. G. Duncan’s ch. m. Blackmail, by Bezonian—Historictte, 5 years, Bst. (D. Cotton) ... 2 Mr. E. R. Davis’s blk. g. Lucius, oy Lucullus —March, Sst 81b (A. Reed) 3

Also started: Vespucci. lOst. 31b. (G. Young) : Sunnv Loch. 9st. 91b. (A. Wilson), Little River, 9st. 61b. (C. Stowe) ; Zircon, Bst. 111 b. (A. Oliver) : Red Gown. Bst. 71b. (F. C. Porter) ; Zouave, ■ Bst. 61b. ; (C. Reed'; Halifax, Bst. 51b. (J. Barry) ; The Speaker, Bst. 21b. (R. Hunt) ; Bella Lake, Bst. (A. Peart) ; Esperance, Bst. (C. Keesing) ; American Beauty. Bst. (H. Wiggins) ; Conflict, Bst. (H. Stuart), Toa Taiia, Bst. (R. Reed) ; Wheatfield, Bst. (11. Dunn). Won by a length and a quarter, the same distance separating the second and third horses. Time, lmin. 40 secs. (Winner trained bv owner.l APPRENTICES’ PLATE, of 350 sovs., second horse 70 sovs., and the third 35 sovs. from the stake. Apprentice riders. Seven furlongs. Mr. F. R. Pierce’s b. g. Petunia, bv Absurd —Bronze, oyrs., Bst. (R. Coven ey) 1 Mr. H. Al. Campbell’s b. f. Diamond Ring, by Merry Moments — Hope Diamond, 3yrs , 7st. 41b. (11. Dunn) 2 Mr. "W. Henderson’s br. g. Blissfulness, by Mystification — Bliss, 6yrs., Bst. ... (D. Gunn) 3 Also started: Militaire, Bst. (11. Clout) ; Misrule, Bst. (H. Godfrey); Parorangi, Bst. (D. Butler); Pantlcr, Bst. (H. M'iggins); Sponte, Bst. (H. Wheclerl ; Sartorina. Bst. (T. 8. Fanning) ; Bonrina, 7st. ,41b. (G. Ridgway); Para, 7st. 41b. (A. Hobson); Veil, 7st. 41b. (D. Bedford); Wharfedale. 7st. 41b. (H. Burns); Wink, 7st. 41b. (P. Keene). Won by three lengths, third horse a neck away. Time. Imin. 26 4-ssec.

(Winner trained by T., Clarke.)

WELLINGTON CUP, of 2000 sovs., second horse 400 sovs., and third 200 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a half. Mr. A. B. Williams’s b. g. Rapine, bv Martian—Pineta, 3vrs.. 7st. 121 b (R. Reed) 1 Mr. A. E. Booth’s br. m. Merry Day, by Merry Moments —Labour Dav, 4vrs., 7st. 81b. (E. Garrett) 2 Mr. J. S. McLeod’s br. g. Kick-Off, bv All Black —Fair Rosamond, 4yrs., Bst. 51b (C. Reed) 3 Scion'. Bst. 101 b (AL McCarten) 0 Cupidon. Bst. 91b (G. Young) 0 Insurrection, Rst. 71b. ... (A. Reed) 0 Siinart. Bst. 61b (J. Barry) 0 Deucalion. Bst. 11b. (F. E. Jones) 0 Trespass, Bst HI. Stuart) 0 Muranhi, 7st. 101 b. ... (E. Noosing) 0 Paoanui, 7st. 81b. ... (H. Griffiths) 0 Rosedav, 7st. 7ib (A. Wilson) 0 Bitters, 7st. 51b (D. Gunn) 0 Scrimmage, 7=t. 51b. (IT. Wiggins) 0 Crown Star, Gst. 71b. ... (H. Gunn) 0 M’on by a head, with tho third horse a pork away. Time, 2min. 31 4-ssec. (AVinner trained by J. H. Jefferd.) WELLINGTON STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr. ML T. Hazlett’s b. f. Razzle Dazzle, by Ilymettus— Simper, 9st. 31b (E. Keesing) 1 Mr. A. McDonald’s br. f. Ransack, bv Solferino —Raid, 7st. 51b. (ML Bagby) 2 Mr. E. R. Davis’s hr. f. Queen March, bv Lucullus—March (A. Reed) 3 Also started: Epitaph, Bst. 101 b. (R.

Reed); Tressayr, Bst. 61b. (G. Young); Murihaupo, 7st. 121 b. (C. Emerson); Laughing Stock, 6st. 121 b. (H. AA iggins); AAild Hind, 6st. 91b. (H. Burns). AVon by a length and a half, thud horse half a length away. Time, lmin. L 2-ssec. n ~ (AVinner trained by S. AA addell.) TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs., second to receive 200 sovs., and third horse 100 sovs. from the stake.. Six furlongs. Mr. AV. Duncan’s b. g. Tamatete, bv Absurd —Tahua, 4yrs., 9st. 81b (M. McCarten) 1 Mr. T. 11. Lowry’s b. g. Killashandra, by Kilbroney—Symbolism, 3yrs., 6st. 71b. . (H. AViggins) 2 Mr. J. Fraser Smith’s br. g. Alfort,

bv Fortafix —Alcestis, oyrs. (J. Buchanan) 3 The Hawk, Ost. 71b. (R. S. Bagby) 0 Pluto, Ost (G. Young) 0 Songbird, Bst. 121 b. ... (H. Young 0 Chimera, Bst. 111 b (C. Stowe) 0 Peneus, 7st. 121 b (C- Reed) 0 Silver Peak, Sst. 91b. (F. E. Jones) 0 Civilform, 7st. lllb (R. Hunt) 0 Mireusonta, 7st. 111 b.... (J. I* arr s 2 Kerb, 6st. 71b n Ares, 6sf. 71b (H. Dunn) 0 Miss Rene, 6st. 71b. ... (D. Butler 0 AVon by a head, two and a halt lengths between second and third. Time', lmin. 11 2-sseo. ’ (AVinner trained by F. Tilled-) RUAPEHU HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second horse to receive 70 sovs., and the third horse 35 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs. Mr. A. R. McConnon’s br. c. Paphian, by Bezonian —Papina, 4yrs., Bst. 71b. ... (F- E. Jones) 1 Mr. Ebb Simpson’s br. f. Deroulede, by Absurd—Derelict 3 yrs., Sst. 11b (R. Reed) 1 Mr AAL E. Bidwill’s b. f. Refrigeration, by Martian—Snow AA aif, 3yrs.; 7st. 131b._ (C Rend)., 3 Also started: AAaipatu, 9st. 21b. (A. J. McFlinn); Madam Chiron, Bst. Mb (D. Cotton); Wake Up, Bst 61b. (H. Young) ; The Reaver, Bst. 31b. (M. McCarten); Valdamo, Bst (G. Young), Santonio, Bst. (A. Reqd) ; Eonmark, 7st. 131 b. (H. Dunn) ; Loved One, rtt. l’2lb. (L. George); Allmarimba, /st. 101 b. (H. Griffiths) ; Pillage, /st 10 b. (AV. Bagbv) ; Lady Fingers /st. 71b. (D. Gunn) ; Hytinus, 7st. 71b. (E. Garrett) ; Bonomel, 7st. 51b. (H. Stuart) , Blackhead, 7st 21b. (D. Butler).: Bayana, 7st. (E. Keesin ? ); Brown AA ill e, 7st. (A. Peart;: AVaimahoe, 6st. Jb. (H. AVheeler) ; Red Courier 6st /lb. (H. AViggins); Proliliman, 6st. / lb. (It. by two lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin. 2 l-ssec. (AVinner trained by G. Morris.)

ACCEPTANCES FOPv TO-DAY

THE FIELDS REVIEAVED

MUNGAROA HIGH-AVEIGHT HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter.

The acceptances for to-day’s racing are on the big side and matters do not look favourable for backers. ,The rain of yesterday will slow up tho going, but as a general thing backers will be well advised to follow the form of tho first day. HIGH-M'EIGHT H ANDICAP.

Tn the High-Weight Handicap Glencairn has boon raised 131 b.. and Explorer 51b. The northern owned horse mav again beat Explorer, though the latter was not well handled on the opening day, and he will have the services of R. Bagby to-day. WELTER HANDICAP. Tho going will bo in favour of Blackmail in tho AVclter Handcap, but ConfTct, who was not well placed early on Saturday, should go better to-day. Hatnvngi is well treated and should be handy again." DOURO CUP. The Douro Cun is tho biggest problem of tho day. There are 24 acceptors and probably the large size of the field will spoil speculation. Blissfulness finished on well at the end of the Apprentices’ Plate, which was a fast race, and he should be handy at tho finish to-dav. NURSERY HANDICAP.

In the Nursery Handicap Razzle Dazzle, winner of the Wellington Stakes, may be the best backed, but Orofino is also certain to have a big following. MAIDEN HANDICAP.

The Greenwood bracket, Valdamo and Veil, may be at a Gloaming price in the Alaiden Handicap as the opposition Is very weak RACING CLUB HANDICAP.

Rapine is tho only noticeable absentee from tho Racing Club Handicap, which should provide a very fine race.

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY

Tho consistent Merry Day will be prominent and so will Silver Peak. METROPOLITAN AND CAMP HANDICAPS. Killashandra and Kinsem may divide favouritism in tho Metropolitan Handicap, and in the Camp Handicap Deroulede will have a big following. FOXTON RACES MARK TIME WINS DIAMOND JUBILEE CUP BY Telegraph.—Press Association. Foxton, January 20. There was fine weather and a large attendance for the first day of the Foxton Diamond Jubilee meeting. The totalizator handled £lB,B-13, against £18,410 for tho first day last year. Details of the racing are ,as follow:— POROUTAAVHAO HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. Ono mile and threequarters. Eldenholm, 9st. 31b (Gordon) 1 Nob’o, 9st. 61b 2 Moulu, 9st. 31b. 3 Also started : Springtide, lOst. 91b.; Black Night, 9st. 91b.; Empyrean, 9st. 21b’. Adrienne, 9st. Springtide, Black Night, Empyrean, and Adrienne fell. AVon by five lengths, with a neck between second nnef third. Time. 3min. 28sec. HIMATANGI. HACK HANDICAP, of 1-10 sovs. Six furlongs. Fleeting, Bst. 61b (Goldfinch) 1 Treadwell, 7st. 51b 2 Helen Rufus, Bst. 61b 3 Also started: Atapo, Bst. 81b.; Projector, Bst. s’.b. : Re’eased, 7st. 71b.; ihapatou, 7st. 51b.; Satin, 6st. 131b.': March On, Stream, 6st. 121 b. Won by a neck-, with third hors/* half a length away. Time, lmin. 18 sec FOXTON DIAMOND JUBILEE CUP of 370 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mark Time, 7st. 51b (Pine) 1 Printemps, Bst. 121 b. ...(Goldfinch) 2 Knreao. 7st. 91b (Alexander) 3 Railand and Kuia were scratched. Also started Admiral Codrington. 9st. ; Dissertation, „7st. 131 b. : Omahu, 7st. 13!b.; Hallowroz, 7st. 91b.; Crucelle, 7st. 61b.; Martulla, 7st. 2’b.: Beloved! 6st. 121 b. ; Cheer Up, War Loan, 6st 71b. 4 ... There was a groat finish, it being hard to separate the placed horses. The decision created a demonstration. Timo, 2min. 11 see. MAIDEN RACE, of 140 sovs. Seven furlongs. AVcight, Bst. Rimutaka (Brodie) 1 Silver San "

Passenger 3 Also started: Adrose, Bonnie Louisa,. Chesforte, AVhitirnngi. Won by a length and a half, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin. 31 3-ssec. AAVAHOU HACK WELTER, of 140 sovs. Cue mile and 100 yards. Helen Rufus, Ost. 51b. (AV'. Young) 1 Skylight, Bst. 91b 2 March On, Bst 3 Also started: Miss Bcauforte, 9st. 41b.; Pleasure, 9st. 31b.; Sweet Song, Bst. 13’b.; Gold Star, Empyrean, Bst. 81b. ; Admiration, Bst.; Sling Camp, Bst- r n AA’on bv three-quarters of a length, with a. length between second and third. Time, lmin. 51 4-sscc. ANNIVERSARY 7 HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Six furlongs.

B'rkie, Bst. 81b. ......(L. G. Morris) 1 [s and, 7st. 81b 2 Snatcher, 7st. 61b 3 Also started: Probate, Ost.: Ruddy, Sst. 81b.; Jackaroo, 7st. lllb.; Ahika, <& Won by a length, with three-quar-ters of ii length between second and third. . MABOTIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Five furlongs and a half. Loyal .Maid, 7st. 131 b. (Franco) ... 1 Some Bed, 7st. 121b_- 2 Princess Fran, 7st. 71b o Also started: San I'ranctte, 7st. lllb. ; Maniania, 7st. 61b. ; Bonny Louisa, Ost. 131 b. ; Bonnie Gold, Camp Bird, 'lent Fly, Bouron, 6st. 121 b. Won by a length, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, lIEKRLNGTON WELTER HANDICAP ,of 180 sovs. Seven furlongs. Probate, Bst. J2lb. (Ryder) 1 Velociform, 7st. lib - Correspondent, Bst. IL.b. *> Also started: Amber Tips, Sst. 121 b, Royal Gilt, Bst. 21b.; Automoana, Sonnino. Whipcord, 7st. 71b. AVon all the way, half a length between second and third, 'lime, lmin. 31see.

Foxton, January 20. The following aro the Foxton Racing Chib acceptances for the second day: PAIAKA HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One and a half miles.

WAIRIO RACES PALAMON WL S THE CUP BY TELEGRAPH.— T ,pr ss ASSOCIATION Invercargill, January 21. There was fine weather, a largo attendance, and a good track for tho

A.J.C. MEETING

CHALLENGE STAKES AVON BY DUKE ISINGLASS.

(Rec. January 21, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, January 20.

AVairio races. The totalisator put through £10,358, against £10,726 10s. last year. The results are:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 85 sovs. Seven furlongs. AVeight, Bst. —Solvency D. Hall), 1; Rigel, 2; Martial Dance, 3. Also started: Bonny Princess, Soldiers’ Thoughts, Snowfall. AVon by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 30 3-ssec. NIGHTCAPS TROT, of 105 sovs. One mile and a half. —Ada Bell, scr. (McLennan), 1; Tepcka, scr., 2; Bayardo, scr., 3. Also started: Handsome Child, Irish Imp, Bantam Boy, Miss Hector, scr. ; Fashion Plate, 60yds. behind ; Onawa, 96yds. behind; Donside, 144yds. behind. AVon by two lengths, with seven lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 44 2-ssec. AVAIRIO CUP, of 200 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. Palamon, 9st. 21b. .... (C. Fraser) 1 Tin Soldier, Bst. 61b 2

Sartolite, 7st. 81b + Calibration, 7st. 131 b. _ T tDead-heat for third place. Also started: Twinkle, 7st. 131 b.; San Salvador, 7st. 81b.; Soldier’s Pride, 7st. 41b.; Glensbine, 7st. 21b.; Naomi, 7st. AVon by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 8 4-ssec. AVOODLAAV HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.'—Baldowa, Bst. 41b. (O. A r oight), 1; Bordci Knight, 75t.,71b., 2; Vice-Royal, Bst. 61b., 3. Also started: Salerino, Bst. 91b.; Pallah, Tunic, Bst. 41b.; Sunlit, 7st. 121 b.; Ngarata, Gaberlunzie, 7st. lllb. AA'on easily by two lengths. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. APARIMA STEEPLECHASE, of 125 sovs. Two miles and a half.— Maghera, 9st-., 1; Coal King, 9st. 21b., 2. Also started: Master Hamilton, list. 61b.; Pawera :ewe, list. 21b.; Innisfallen, 9st. 101 b.; A 7 an Heerden, 9st. The placed t-vo were the only finishers. The raca was a fiasco. Time, '6min. 57sec. BIRCHWOOD SADDLE TROT, of 100 sovs. Ono mile and a half.— Merco Pointer, scr. (J. McLefein), 1; Princess Cole, 48yds. behind, 2; Nihilist Junior, scr., 3. Also started: Four O’Clock, bliss Adonis, Miss Hector, Railway Chimes, Royal Scot, Stolen Love, sen-; Dandy Dragoon, 36 yds. behind; Strathlora, 48yds. behind ; AA'elcome Knight, 108yds. behind. AA’on by half a length, with six lengths between second and third. Timo, 3min. 44 l-ssec. AVAIRAKI HACK. HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. Five furlongs.—Bloom, Sst. 71b., 1; Maytiino. Bst., 2; Solfa, 9st. 51b., 3. Also started: Black Mystery,, Bonny Princess, Collusion, Russian Mark, Saturday, AViidsail, Bst. AVon by a neck, with nine lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 4seo. AVREYS BUSH AVELTETI, of 125 sovs. One mile, —Calibration, Sst. 21b., 1; Lady Blissful, Bst. 71b., 2; Twinkle, Bst. 21b., 3. Also started: Thistle Crown, Bst. 21b.; Sartolite, San Salvador, 7st. lllb. ; Soldier’s Pride, 7st. 91b.; Glensponse, Janus, 7st. 71b. AA’on by a length, with a head separating second and third. Time, lmin. 41 3-ssec.

At the A.J.C. Anniversary meeting the following was the result of the — CHALLENGE STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10 sot;s, with 1000 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Duke Isinglass, by Duke Foote —

Glass Queen I Braehead AVishi Wynne 3 There were twenty-one starters. Braehead and Duke Isinglass fought out an exciting finish. The Duke prevailed, and won by a long neck. Time, lmin. 12)sec.—Press Assn.

TROTTING WINTON ACCEPTANCES BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Invercargill, January 19. The following are the acceptances for tho Winton Trotting Club’s meeting :— COMMISSIONERS’ HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Ono mile and five furlongs. Bailway Chimes, Royal Scot, Douglas Wilkes, Coldstream Guard, Little Ram, Edith Charlotte, Chobra, Nihilist Junior, Handsome Child, Miss Hector, Marv Mac, Rosedale, Slnela, I 1 leetwood, Stolen Love, limit; Irish AVhispcr, HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. One milo and a half.— Spoilt Girl, Zinzibor, Dillon Brook, Blue Thorpe. Ulster Ma,id, General Quincev. Lcxie, Peter Boy, Peter, Viking Maiaura, Wallaco Young, lorn, Essie AVilkcs, Merry Ben, AVolff Tone, Rine Oil. Rockampton, limit; Lady Cliff 12vds. behind; Billy Moor. 24yds. behind:’ Rodger Wilkes, Bonette, 72vds. behind; Tho Sprinter, 144yds. bC WINTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Two miles. — AValroon, ITvlas, Friendship, Cottage Girl. Barooen, Eppio Adair, limit; Dalhinie, Kilmarnock, Ouick 'Match, 24vds. behind; Donside, 36yds. behind; Len.’imhor, Norma Dillon, 36yds. behind; The Gunner, 48yds. behind; Golden Nut. 60yds. behind; Fashion Oucot. Onknut, 84yds. behind. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Two miles.—Jean Mac, Coldstream Guard, Lucky Harold, Little Ra ; n, Nihilist Junior. Miss Adonis, Ada Bell, Vic M’allaco. Dixie Dillon. Four O’clock, Sundowner. Ern Chimes, Sheila. Fleetwood, Mary Mac, limit; Red Admiral, 72yds. behind: Seista, Beckv Logan, Dark Rosino, M’clcomc Kniglit, 108yds. behind. SPEEDAVETJi HANDICAP, of 185 sovs. One milo and a quarter*— Onawa. Becky Txignn,. Lucky Dillon, Mav Tracey, Friendship, Indian Child, Pnintalenn.' John Wilkes., limit; Brown Chequer. Dalhinie. Donside. 24yds. behind- Baroogn. 36vds. behind: Golden Nnt ’ 48vds. behind: Jane AVilkcs, 72 yds.’ behind; Royal Step, 84yds. bcb'pRESIDFNT’S HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Two miles. —Zinziber, Bingen Brook, Bhie Thorpe, Ulster Maid. Exot/c, Merry Ben. Young Toni, Essie Wilkes’, Queen AVilkes, Peter Bov, 'imit; Lady Cliff. 12ydu. behind; Billy Aloor 24 vds. behind: McKinnery Mac, S36vds. behind; Lady Evelyn, 48yds. behind ; Lottie Direct, 60yds. behind : Roger AVilkes. ,84yds. behind; Bonette, AVallncetown, 96yds. behind; Solace. 180vds. behind. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of, 140 sovs. Ono mile and a half.—Rnilwav Chimes. Jean Mac, Lucky Harold. Little Rain. Harvest Queen, Edith Charlotte. Choubra, jlow'dnle, Tragedy Queen, St. Thomas. Miss Hector, Stolon Love, Bayardo, Revnl Scot, limit; Strntblora, 48vds» bohrnd : Rod Admiral McGrath, 60 yards behind; Welcome Knight. 96 vards behind. FAREAVELL HANDICAP, of 185 rovs. One mile. —Lvlas, Tinder, Etheldonna, Gladiola, Kelvin AVilkes. May Tracey. Irish AlTiigper. Pointelena, John AVilkos, limit; AA'alroon, Russell Maid, lodv Joffro. Kilmarnock, 12vds. behind : Brown Chequer. Eppio Adair, The Gunner, 24yds. behind; Oaknut, Moor Chimes. 48yds. behind ; .Matty’s Boy, 60yds. behind.

Acceptaneos for the AA’oodvil'o mooting, to bo held on J.'-’narv 31 and February 1, close on Tbursdav, nt 8 mm-, with secrotary AV. A. Lyon.

st. lb.. st. lb 'Woden 11 4 Raconteur 9 u Comical ... 10 12 Militaire ... 9 8 Malingerer 10 9 Triboulet .. 9 7 Glencairn .. 10 8 Manchester 9 0 Explorer .. 10 7 Kaika 9 0 Battle Song 10 2 NURSERY HANDICAP, of 6o0 sovs. Five furlongs. st lb. T? azzle Tawehi .... 7 0 9 Settano ... G 9 Avonlea ... 8 4 Bugle Note 6 9 Orofino .... 8 4 Bright Eyes 6 7 Civilitv .... 8 1 METROPOLITAN HANDICAI , of 700 Six furlongs. st lb. Epitaph st. lb. Solfanello . 9 5 1 / Kinsem ... . 9 0 KillashanPinto . 8 12 dra 7 4 Songbird . . 8 10 Kerb 6 9 Chimera .. . 8 9 Mantua 6 7 Alfort . 8 6 Astinomo ... 6 7 Civilform . *7 9 Toa Tana. ... 6 7 JANUARY WELTER HANDICAP of 500 SOVS. One mile. st. lb. st lb. Songbird . . 9 12 Blackmail ..*• »8 0 Vespucci . . 9 10 Bed Gown .. 7 13 TTauranci . . 9 3 Conflict 7 0 Sunny Loch 9 2 The, Speaker 7 7 Little River 8 13 Crown Star 7 7 Daintv Step 8 13 Bella Lake 7 7 Angelo Zircon . 8 . 8 6 4 American Beauty 7 7 Lucius .... . 8 4 MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 3o0 sovs. Seven furlongs. Bonnv Friend Sponte Ladv AVaimangu A aklanjo Ala Bourhal, Veil CAMP HANDICAP, of 3o0 sovs. Six furlongs. st. b. st. b Vitella 7 11 Chiron 8 Al ma rim ba 8 DcroMedo . 8 "5 Pillage 7 7 Wake-Up . .. 8 3 Bnnomel .... 7 0 The Reaver 8 1 Blackhead .. 7 0 Tussore ... . 8 0 Merimas .... 7 0 Santonio . . 7 12 Bayano 6 12 Valdomo . 12 Brown M illie 6 The Red Courier 6 7 Emperor 7 11 WELLINGTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 100 ) sovs. One ni!e and three furlongs. st. F. S lb Scion ...... . 8 10 Silver Peak 7 13 Sunart .... . 8 9 Merrv Day 13 Cupidon .. . 8 9 Muraahi .... 7 9 Kick-Off .. . 8 9 Paoanui .... 7 7 Insurrection 8 6 Roseday ... 7 Deucalion . 8 3 Bitters Trespass .. . 7 13 Scrimmage DOURO CUP, f 750 sovs. One mile. st lb. Zouavo .... . 9 0 Happv Davs 7 11 Waipatu .. . 8 9 Five-Eighths 7 10 Petunia ... . 8 t) Diamond Blissfulness 8 4 Ring 7 9 Comical ... . 8 4 Wheatfield ■7 3 Para . 8 2 Parorangi .. 7 1 Glencairn . 8 2 Vindictive .. 7 0 Santiago .. . 8 0 Pantlcr 0 Explorer . . 7 13 Ladv Fingers 7 0 RefrigcraRedloguc ... 0 tion 7 12 Hvtin.is .... 6 11 Pilliewinkie 7 12 Bonrina .... 6 7 Wharfedale 7 12 Misrule G 7

st. lb. st. lb. Maniania 10 9 'bika 9 8 Black Noble 9 5 Night 9 11 Empyrean 9 0 Olvntbius 9 11 WH IRON I NO HACK HANDICAP, of 1-10 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Helen Ibapotoa ... 7 2 Rufus 8 13 San FraAtapo 8 5 nette ... 7 1 Some Red 7 10 Satin 6 8 Released 7 3 Stream ... 6 7 Princess 'lent Fly 6 7 Eran ... 7 3 Camp Bird 6 7 PRESIDEN'I I’S HANDICAP, of 270 sovs. Ono mPc and a distance-. st. ll>. st. lb. Priivemps 9 2 Oniahu ... 7 9 Admiral Cod- 11 a.lowroz 7 5 rington 8 11 Crucclle 7 4 Mark 'I’iine 8 3 Beloved ... 6 7 Kareao .... 7 9 APPRENTICES’ HACK HANDICAP, of 1-10 sovs One mile and 100 st. lb. st. lb. Helen RuProjector 8 9 fus 9 9 Rimntaka 7 13 A ’ • •»] 11 r» 8 13 Silver San AVHARANGI HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Birk io 9 3 Inland 7 10 Probate ... 9 1 Snatcher 7 4 n,-dlv .... 8 1 Jackaroo 7 4 MOTUITI MAIDEN RACE, of lit) sovs Six furlongs. R. st. lb. Whirangi 8 10 Alabama 8 10 Black Lady PasCruiser ... 8 10 senger ... 8 10 Camp Bird 8 10 Trend tveill 8 10 Axles 8 10 Bonnie Gold 8 10 Ad rose .... 8 10 E'vctle ... 8 10 CARNARVON HACK WET/1ER. of no rovs. One nvle and 100 yard q st. lb. st. lb Aliss BeauGold Star 7 10 forte 8 13 March On 7 10 Pleasure 8 13 Admiration 7 9 Skvli'dif. 8 9 Ohesfortc 7 7 «--ot Sone 8 .8 Slmg Camp 7 7 MOUTOA WELTER HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Ono mile and 100 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Probate ... 9 6 Velociform 8 3 CorresponRoval Gift 8 0 dent ... 8 13 Cheer Up 7 9 Hallovvroz 8 12 Sonnino 7 7 Amber Tins 8 11 Automoana 7 7 Beloved 8 3 Whipcord 7 7