TRENTHAM RACES

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 101, 24 January 1927, Page 16

TRENTHAM RACES

STAR STRANGER WINS RACING CLUB HANDICAP RUNS AN AUSTRALASIAN RECORD DEAD-HEAT IN THE OPEN SPRINT

(By

"The Watcher.”)

High-class and brilliant racing featured the second day of the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting at Trentham on Saturday held under perfect conditions. Star Stranger won the Wellington Racing Club Handicap by a very narrow margin from Piuthair, and thanks to the fast pace set early by Front Rank he succeeded in breaking the Australasian record for the distance. Footfall was third. In the Metropolitan Handicap there was a splendid contest, and at the finish the judge was unable to separate Limited and Paperchase for first honours, with Benzora and Mimetic almost in line with them. Another great finish was seen in the Douro Cup, the season’s principal hack event, the favourites Vesperus and Stormy being separated by only sufficient margin to declare in favour of Vesperus as against a deadheat. Another half-head finish was provided by Mr. Coyle in the concluding event, and altogether the day’s racing was one of the finest ever seen at Trentham. Favourites and well backed horses were in the money practically throughout the programme, and there was a slight increase in the totalisator returns, as against the corresponding clay last year.

Star Strauger on bis form in New Zealand since his return iroiu Sydney tu the spring could not have been expected to will the principal baud leap in the manner he did. Yet* be was a substantial secund lavourite, and was able to ruu an Australasian record for the distance. Probably the smaller field had something to do with his improveo form as against his running in the Cup, when lie finished eighth. This ia his first time in a place since he won the big spring handicap in Sydney, the Metropolitan, last October. Piuthair ran her best race since she won the Metropolitan Handicap oti the second day of the New Zealand Cup meeting, and she was unlucky to strike Star Stranger on Ids business day. As she finished practically on terms with him, she also ran better than the previous record for the journey. It is rather remarkable that the last three years have seen records run in this race. Listening Post and Star Ranger, the previous two winners, both ran the New Zealand tecord, Sniiii. JSJsec., but on Saturday Star Stranger beat this by llsec., which is also Jsec. better than the existing .Australasian record to the credit of Tom .McCarthy at Brisbane, and established in November, 1922, with 9.3 up. The fast time was due to the forcing tactics set bv the rider of Pront Rank. He took her to the front early, and at the end of the first half-mile was some dozen lengths in front of the leader of the bunch. Tie then gave her a breather, but sent her away again five furlongs from home She was still prominent as thev turned into the straight, but such a pace was asking too much, and she was left standing in the run to the post. Yet she finished fourth, and, differently handled, it looked as if she must have been hard to beat. Footfall ran another good honest race, but the pace completely cracked up the rest of the field. From a modest £2lB in the concluding event on Thursday and the position of tenth favourite, Vesperus jumped to the head of the quotations in the Douro Cup, admittedly a most difficult race to win, and when the machine closed he had been entrusted with no less than £23(56, Very few keen observers of recent form were found wanting to be on anvthing else than Vesperus, and he duly carried them through, not without, however, a real thrill when Stormy came at him over the last bit, and just failed to get up. A victory for Stormy would have been the signal for a great popular demonstration, for lie carried his 9.9 like a real horse, and to run so close to another good one when conceding 231 b. was a remarkable feat Another feature of this contest was the forward running of Kilmiss, who finished third. She was third favourite for the High-weight Handicap the first day, but was not near a place. Yesterday she drifted to the position of eleventh favourite, but made a very bold showing, and a victory for her would have been a real surprise. Queen’s Choice began too slowly to iiave a winning chance, and ran in the rear for the most part. He came on well at the finish.

The Metropolitan Handicap saw Limited installed a very warm favourite, and true to Iris record, lie ran with great brilliancy, but could not score a clear-cut victory, having to divide the honours with Paperchase, whose recent form has been a model of consistency. Benzora ran a remarkably good race, and with a little luck he might have won. Ridden in the rear of the leaders; Mimetic made a much bolder display than he did out in front on Thursday, but he had every chance to do better than fourth. The weather was overcast and cool for the racing and ideal for spectators who attended in large numbers. Trentham, however, is so magnificently appointed that the large crowds are well distrbuted. The pools on the last four races all went beyond the £lO,OOO mark and that on the Douro Cup was the largest on the day, the totalisator handling in all the sum of £78,943 10s. as against £78,203 10s. on the corresponding dav last year, an increase of £740. With the very general tendency to totalisator decreases throughout the country, the increase in the Wairarapa New Year meeting, and the maintenance of the previous year’s figures at Trentham is an indication of tlv- popularity of racing with the Wellington public, and also, it must be said, a tribute to their judgment in the selection of dividend payers, for nothing slumps the machine figures like the success of outsiders As showing how well the public picked them on Saturday, the following is the list of the positions of the first and second horses in the betting:—Order of -fav ouritism: hirst race 1 and 2; second race, 2 and 1; third race, 2 and 4; fourth race, 1 and t>; filth race, 2 and sixth race, 1 and 3; seventh race, 1 and 2; eighth race, 2 ami 1. Those whose method of picking winners is fo back every starter—and there are quite a few of them—would have had a verv thin time on Saturday M U NG A ROA HIGH -WE IGI IT HANDICAP Mint Leaf was a solid favourite for the High-weight Handicap, Wedding March, Capitulation, and Sottana being the best backed of the others. When settled down Bennanee took charge from Wedding March, Alaric, Capitulation, and Mint Leaf. Bennanee was well clear of Wedding March and

Alaric down the back, with Capitulation, Mint Leaf, and Lady Passenger next. Running for the turn Bennanee was still clear of Capitulation ami Lady Passenger, followed by Alaric, Mint Leaf, and Wedding March. Bennanee led into the straight from Capitulation and Lady Passenger, with Mint Leal just behind them. Mint Leaf made his effort at the distance, and came on to win very easily by three lengths. In a good race for second place Wedding March beat Bennanee bv a length and a half. Lady Passenger was a neck away, and then came Ardlinnan and Capitulation. It was a good thing for the topweight. TRIAL PLATE. Assurance was a hot favourite for the Trial Plate. Crown Area and Hynigreat were the best backed of the others. Assurance got badlv away. Crown Area and Zarisee were first out, and down the back Crown Area and Zarisee led Serotina, Kihnovicr, and Crossbow. Across the'top the order was Zarisee, Crown Area, Serotina, ami Hynigreat. Zarisee, Crown Area, and Assurance were abreast ' into the straight from Serotina and Kilnioylci. Once in line Crown Area shot away and won easily bv three lengths from Assurance, wlio beat Serotina by a length and a half. Crossbow was fourth, and then came Hynigreat and Kilnioyler. JANUARY HANDICAP. Centrepiece, Corn Money, Rascal, King Smock, Penman, Ring the Bell, Jov Bird, aqd Inferno were all well backed for the January Handicap. Inferno was not mounted until Ihe horses were lined up. He then began to perform his usual antics, and was stood behind the field, where he got away all right. King Smock, Joy Bird, Penman, and Rascal’were early prominent from Roval Damon. Corn Money did lot get awav too well, and Decoy Bird also got squeezed back. At the live furlongs the order was Joy Bird. Ring the Bell, Rascal, Inferno, and Centrepiece. Across the top Jov Bird still had charge from Inferno, Decoy Bird, Ring the Hell, Centrepiece, ami Corn Money. At the half-mile the order was Decoy Bird, Corn Money, Joy Bird, Inferno, and Perle de Leon. Decoy Bird led into the straight from Corn Money, Joy Bird, and Perle de Leon close up, King Smock being last. Once in line, Centrepiece put in his claim, and, finishing ven strongly, won by half a length from Rascal, who came up fas and cut Jov Bird out of second money by just over a length. Decoy Bird was'

fourth, followed by Royal Damon, Ring the Bell, and Corn Money, all well up. NURSERY HANDICAP. Thaw was a solid favourite from Otairi, Ti Tree, and Paleta lor the Nursery Handicap. Although Paleta drew the outside position, he was quickly in the lead with Chips, and they ran to the course proper with Wild Pigeon and Otairi, with Laughing Prince just in behind. Once in line, Paleta drew awav and won very comfortably by a couple of lengths. In a great finish for second place, Laughing Prince just headed Otairi on the post, with Tone right up. followed by Wild Pigeon and Chips. The winner’s performance was very impressive. RACING CLUB HANDICAP. Footfall and Star Stranger were firm favourites for the Racing Chib Handicap, Piuthair and Mask also being solidly supported. Passing the post the first time. Front Rank led from Allo-

way, Piuthair, Star Stranger, and bootfall, the last two being Merry Day and Fresco. At the mile, Front Rank was four lengths ahead of Footfall, and then came Piuthair, Mask, Count Cavour, and Star Stranger. Front Rank rushed awav down the back, and at the seven furlongs had charge from Alloway by twelve lengths, and then came Footfall, Piuthair, Star Stranger, Count Cavour, and Mask. Fror.t Rank was caught at the five furlongs, where she just led Piuthair, Allowav, Footfall, and Mask. She was off again round the top, and led bv two lengths from Piuthair, who was clear of Mask, Alloway, Footfall, and the top-weights. Front Rank led into the straight bv two lengths from Piuthair, Allowav, and Mask, with Footfall on the outer, end Star Stranger next. Piuthair closed on the leader at the distance, where Footfall and Star Stranger put hi their claims, and in a great finish Star Stramrer got up to beat Piuthair bv half a head. Footfall was three lengths awav. followed bv

Merry Day, Alloway, and Fresco, the last two being Cavour and Mask. DOURO CLIP. Vesperus was a solid favourite for the Douro Cup, Queen's Choice and Stormy being verv solidly supported. The remainder were at good prices. Battle Colours ami Kilmiss got away badly. Bronstell, Son o’ Aline, Gardant, \eitigern, and Stormv were early prominent, with Vesperus and Jemida-r next, Queen’s Choice being well back. At the file furlongs, Son o’ Aline and Bronstell led from ’ Gardant, Jemidar, Stormy, Vesperus, and Rosenor, Queen’s Choice being last with Horomea. Running for the "turn, Son of Aline and Bronstell were together, and then came Gardant, Temidar, Rosenor, Stormv, and A esnerus, Queen’s Choice still being last. Son o’ Aline and Bronstell led into the straight from Gardant. Vesperus, Jefflidar and Gold Mint, with Outfit on the outer. Once in line, Vesperus nut in his claim and looked a comfortable

winner, but Stormy came very fast inside the distance, and Vesperus had to do Iris level best to beat him home bv half a head, with Storm v going the better. They were clear of Kilnnss, who also came fast over the last bit, and then came Vertigern, also finishing well, followed bv Outfit, Starboard Light, Queen’s Choice, Peggy Ford, and Horomea. Queen’s Choice began too slowly t oliave any chance. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. Limited was a very solid favourite for the Metropolitan Handicap, the best backed of the others being Paperchase and Mimetic. It was a wonderful race from start to finish,, resulting in one of the closest. finishes of the 5 meeting, four horses going over the line together. Limited, Paperchase, Father O’Flynn, Licmius, Nad-

ariuo and Receipt ran practically, in line for a couple of furlongs, just ahead of Mimetic. Then they sorted themselves out, Limited and Paperchase being the most prominent on to the course proper, from Mimetic and Benzora. This quartet joined issue two furlongs from home, and in a magnificent race up the straight Limited and Paperchase dead-heated for first place, with Benzora and Mimetic only inches away. Receipt, Standard, end Licinius were next. CAAIP HANDICAP. The Riccarton hack Sagittarius was considered unbeatable in the concluding event, and lie carried well on towards £lOOO, as against less than £l5OO on the second favourite, Lady Ideal, who was very little ahead of Some Lad. From start to finish the favourites were the only ones in the picture. Sagittarius and Lady Ideal ran together throughout, and, contrary to expectations, the latter saw it out to the bitter end and beat the. favourite by a head decisively. Some Lad and Baby Bun made a fair showing, and were handy to the leading pair, without any hope of beating them, and Royal Tractor, Dark Spot, and Frivolous were the most prominent of the others. DETAILS OF THE RACING MUNGAROA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second 60 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs. from the stake, q One mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. E. George’s br. h. Mint Leaf, by Catmint—Patona, 4yrs., 11.2 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 Mr. Al. Wells’s b. g. Wedding March, by Quin Abbey—Uranium, syrs., 10.2. (R. McTavish) 2 7 Mr. J. A. Macfarlane’s b. g. Bennanec, by Catmint —Fair Rosamond, 4yrs. 10.5 (S. Henderson) 3 (Winner trained by owner, New Plymouth.) Also started: 10 Alaric, 10.11 (A. E. Wormaid) ; 4 Sottana, 10.2 (C. McGovern) ; 3 Capitulation, 9.9 (N. C. Trillo) ; 9 Lady Gay, 9.6 (P. Mcßrearty) ; . 5 zArdfiuntm, 9.4 (A. Hobson) ; 6 Matu, 9.0 (A. Jenkins) ; 8 Lady Passenger, 9.0 (D. Butler). Won by three lengths, a length and a half between second and third. Lady Passenger was a neck behind tlie third horse, "followed by Ardfinnan and Capitulation. Time, 2min. 9sec.

TRIAL PLATE, of 300 sovs.; second 60 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. W. White’s b. g. Crown Area, by Acre —Moorfield, 3yrs., 8.0 (S. Wilson) 1 1 Dr. M. G. Louisson’s br. g. Assurance, by Gay Lad —Assertive, 3yrs., 8.0 (R. Coveney) 2 4 Sir George Clifford’s br. m. Serotina, by Autumnus—Glenowlct, syrs., 8.5, carried 8.6| (F. E. Jones) 3 (Winner trained by G. W New, Awapuni.) Also started: 8 Mountain Star, 8.5 (A. Fratus) ; 6 Mister Gamp, 8.5 (D. C. Watts) ; 5 Crossbow’, 8.0 (A. Brown) ; 7 Climax, 8.0, carried 8.2 J (B. H. Mor-, ris) ; 10 Gourmet, 8.0 (A. Didham) ; 3 Hvmgreat, 8.0 (R. J. Mackie) ; 11 Kilmoyler, 8.0 (G. Ridgway) ; 12 Lucre, 8.0 (D. Cotton) ; 9 Zarisee, 8.0 (A. Hobson) . Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Crossbow was close up fourth, followed by Hvmgreat and Kilnioyler. Time, Innn. 27-jsec. JANUARY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second 100 sovs., and third horse 50 sovs. from the stake; minimum 7.7. One mile. 2 Sir George CFfford’s b. Il Centrepiece, bv The zlce—Equipment, 4yrs., 8.11 (F. E. Jones) 1 4 Mr. J. D. Ormond’s b. g. Rascal, bv Absurd—Martv, 3vrs., 8.3 <F. Waddell) 2 7 Mr. W. Higgins’s b. m. Joy Bird, by Argosy—Almond, 4yrs., 7.10 (H. Wiggins) 3 (Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Riccarton.) Also started: 9 Royal Damon, 9.2 (A. G. Dixon) ; 6 Penman,' 8.11 (L. G. Morris) ; 1 Ring the Bell, 8.8 (W. S. Bagby) ; 3 Corn Money, 8.7 (F. Voight) ; 5 King Smock, 8.5 (E. A. Keesing) ; 8 Inferno, 8.3 (D. C. Watts) ; 11 Perle de Leon, 7.13 (R. E. Hanson) ; 10 Decoy Bird, 7.7 (Al. Gilmore). Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Decoy Bird was a close fourth, followed by Royal Damon, Ring the Bell, and Corn Money. Time, Imin. 40|scc.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second 1.00 sc vs., and third horse 50 sovs. horn the stake. Six furlongs. 4 Mr. J. A. Todd’s b. g. Paleta, by Leighton—Catalina, 9.5 (D. C. Watts) 1 6 Mr. W. J. Jorgensen’s ch. g. Laughing Pi ince, by Quantock — Martian Princess, 9.5 (R. McTavish) 2 2 Mr. T. A. Duncan’s b. g. Otairi, by Paper Money—lsaoel. 7.R (A. Driscoll) 3 (Winner trained by W.’II. Dwyer, ■ Wanganui.) Also started: 1 liiaw, 8.10 (L. A. Pine) ; 5 Chips, 8.0 (R. Reed) ; 3 Ti Tree, 8.0 (W. S. Bagby) ; 10 Marsurd. 7.4 (P. Burgess) ; 7 Historic, 7.4, carried 7.8 J (E: A. Keesing) and Tone 7.3, carried 74J (11. Wiggins),' bracketed; 8 Doh Jose, 7.3, carried 7.64 (A. Brown) ; 9 Wild Pigeon, 7.0 (W. H. Jones). _ ■ Won bv two lengths, half a head between second and third. Tone was a close fourth, followed by Wild Pigeon, Chips, and Thaw. Time. Imin. 12fsec. RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs, second 200 sovs. mid third horse 100 sovs. from the stake. Clue mile and three furlongs. 2 Mr. A. B. Williams’s b. g. Star fetranger, bv Martian—Star Lady,' 4yrs„ 9.5 (R. Reed) ... 1 3 Mr. R. A. McKenzie’s br. m. Piuthair, bv Kilbronev- —Black Ada, 4yr5.,’7.8 (R. E. Mason) 2 1 Mr. C. G. Dalgety’s b. g. Footfall. bv Autumnus —Warstep, syrs., 8.0 (F. E. Jones) 3 (Winner trained by J. 11. Jefferd, Hastings). 6 Mr. 1. S. Barrett’s ch. g. Court Cavour, syrs., 10.0 (F. C. Porter) 0 4 Mr. G. M. Currie’s br. g. Altisk, 4yrs., 8.1 (L. A. Pine) 0 9 Mr. L. Clare’s br. m. Merrv Dav aged, 7.10 (R. J. Mackie) 0 5 Air" L. G. Paul’s ch. g. Alloway, 8 Air. D. H. Roberts’ br. c. Fresco, 3vr.s., 7.8 (A. Driscoll) 0 7 Sir’ G. Clifford’s br. m. Front 7 Sir G. Clifford’s br. m. Frant Rank, 3yrs., 7.0 (C. Eastwood) 0 Won by half a head, two lengths between second and third. Front Rank was fourth, followed by Alerrv Day, Alloway and Fresco. Time 2min. 17sec.

DOURO CUP/of 700 sovs, second 1-10 sovs, and third horse 70 sovs. from the stake. One mile. I Air. H. AlcLaren’s ch. h. Vesperus, by Autumnus—Glenowlet, 4vrs., 8.3 (B. 11. Alorris) 1 3 Air. H. W. Burch’s b. g. Stormy, by Ouin Abbey—Gipsv Alartian, 5yr5.,'9.9 (C. Carmont) 2 II Air. L. Louisson’s b. m. Kilmiss, by Kilbov—Alartv, 6yrs., 8.0 (R J. Alackie) 3 (Wjnner trained by R. S. Bagby, Alasterton). Also started: 2 Queen's Choice 8.13 (F. E. Jones), 6 Horomea 8.11 (L. G. Morris), 8 Starboard Light 8.8 (R. AlcTavish), 4 Outfit 8.6 (A. Jenkins), 13

Rosenor 8.2 (W. Powell) 9 Kilnwzzo 7.12 (P. Burgess), 12 Inoe 7.10 (b. Wilson), 14 Gardant 7.10 carried 8.0 (G. Ridgwav), 7 Battle Colours 7.10 (L. J. Ellis), 17 Vertigern 7.9 (E. A. feesing), 5 Gold Mint 7.7, carried 7.10 (D. Cotton), 16 No Favours 7.a, catried 7.9 (A. Didham), 15 Bronstell 7.2, carried 7.44 (11. Wiggins), 18 bon o Mine 7.2 (T. Tito), 10 Jemidar 7.0 (W. H. Jones), 19 Peggy Ford (.0, earned Won by a nose, two lengths between second and third. Vertigern was fourth, followed by Outfit, Starboard Light, Queen’s Choice. Peggy I'ord and Horomea. Time Imin. 41sec.

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 600 sovs., second 120 sovs., and third horse 60 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs.

1 Mr. W. McA. Duncan’s b. g. Limited, by Absurd— Hollywood,3 V rs. 6.1 (L. G. Morns) f 3 Mr. C. G. Dalgety’s b. f. P a P er " chase, by Paper Money—fatar Dancer, 3yrs., 7.12 (C. Eastwood) f 8 Mr. C. Preston’s b. g. Benzora, by Bisogue—Lady Ora, syrs„ g + Dead bent for first place. (Limited trained by P. Tilley, I'ordell; and Papercliase bv G. Murray Aynsley, Riccarton.) Also started: 3 Mimetic, 7.U (R. Reed); 6 Bather O’Flyun, 7. J (J. Barry); 5 Cawnpore, 7.7, carried 7.8} (E. A. Keesing) ; 4 Licinius, 7.5 (b. Wilson); 9 Nadarino, 7 -3. c ® rn f d (J. Gunn) ; 10 Standard, 7.2 (L. Daly) , 7 Receipt, 7.0 (L. J. Ellis). Benzora was only a head away, with Mimetic another head away fourth; then came Receipt, Standard, and Licinius. Time, Imin. HJsec. CAMP HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second 60 sovs., and third horse 30 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. S. W. Feast’s hr. m. Lady Ideal, bv Treadmill—ldeala, . 4 yrs., 7.12 (R. J- Mackie) 1 1 Mr. A. McAulay’s b. g. Sagittarius, bv Arrowsmith— Going L'p, 4yrs., ‘8.4, carried 8.6} (F. E. Jones) 2 3 Mr. M. Miller’s b. g. Some Lad, by Some Bov ll.—Vladimir mare, 3yrs , 7.4 (L. Daly) 3 (Winner trained bv G. Neicli, Clareville.) Also started: 5 Royal Tractor, 7.8 (T. Metcalf); 4 Baby Bun, 7.8 (W. IL Tones); 8 Frivolous, - 7.4, carried 7.a (A Driscoll) ; 7 Royal Laud, 7.2, carried 7.4} (S. Wilson) ; 9 Theodolite, 7.0, carried 7.1} (C. Goulsbro) ; 6 Dark Spot, 7.0 (C. Eastwood). Won bv a head, two lengths between second and third. Baby Bun, was fourth, followed bv Royal ~r ac" tor Dark Spot, and Frivolous. lime, Imiii. 12}sec. FIELDS FOR THIRD DAY The summer meeting of I’ie A lington Racing Club will be concluded at Treiitham to-day. Even the most casual glance through the fields shows that the task of backers is not going to be an easy one, and the closer the fields are studied the more difficult they appear. Form should, however, be worth following. WAALACEVILLE lIIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. Vesnerus ... H 2 No Favours.. 9 4 Bennanee ..19 0 Ardtinnan .. 0 J Wedding Soil o Mine.. 9 9 .March 10 G Lady Oriflamb ... 10 2 Passenger 9 0 Capitulation . 'J 7 Tanuadice .. 9 0 Vesperus is in the next race, and he should' be prominent in whichever he starts. Wedding March and Oriflamb have the best form amongst the others. KELBUItN HANDICAP, of 309 sovs.

Stormy and Vesperus should both run well again, as they are a class above the field. Outfit, Kilmiss, and Assurance all have form at the meeting in their favour. Outfit did not get too good a run in the early .stages of the Douro Cup, and he may be the hardest one for the topweights. x

Form in tlie Wellington Stakes was first-class, and High Finance, who did not get a good start in that event, and then was fourth, should show up to-dav. Melissa and Sudden Storm may run well forward.

Horomea has not been too lucky in her starts so far at the meeting, and may do better to-day in the smaller field, although she has a good weight. Starboard Light, Battle Colours, Gold Mint, and Serotina have all shown form. Starboard Light may prove Horomea’s most difficult opponent, and a likely improver is Crossbow, who was a bit unlucky on Saturday. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 800 sovs.

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Cup form points to Rapine " n 'J H. v_ nanna sliowng up in the Consolation Handicap, and Alloway is a likely sort.

Form at the meeting points to Booster, Shirlev, Mimetic, Corn Money, and Benzora all running well. Comic Song ran Booster to a neck at Invcicaigill at New Year, ami is now in on bib. better terms, which may reverse the positions. However, Booster and Comic Song may prove the best of the southerners and Shirley of the northerners.

The concluding event is another puzzler, Stormy and Starboard Light have earlier engagements. Bank Note should run a merry five furlongs, and so should Sagittarius rnd Lady Ideal. The firstnamed meets Lady Ideal on 441 b. better terms than on Saturday. King’s Folly, Zarisee, and Aston are ell fast over the distance. Bank Note and Sagittarius may do best. There is a good chance of a great surprise here, and a speedy’ one is Rosenor. FOXTON MEETING OPA SCORES AGAIN Dy Teleghaph.—Pbess Association. Foxton, January 22. The weather was fine but overc’ast for the concluding day of the Foxton meeting, and there was an increased attendance. The sum of £17,180 was put through the totalisator, making a total of £31,599 for the meeting, against £39,023 for last year, a decrease of £7433. Results: PAIAKA HACK HURDLES, of 145 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 5 Anchor, 9.0 4 Empire Camp, 9.0 2 1 Elvaette, 10.9 3 Also started: Banjuke, 10.1; Purseproud, Cracker Day, 9.0. Won by a length and a half, four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 2 4-ssec. WHIROKINO HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Whenuanui, 8.3 1 10 Grand Lupin, 7.7 *< 4 Lady Cynthia, 7.11 3 Also started: Lin Arlington, 9.0; Molto, Break o’ Day, 7.11; Dominion Rose, Archon, 7.7 Won by two lengths, third horse o neck back. Time, Imin. 16sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a distance. 1 Opa 8.8 J, 4 Peneus 7.11 3 5 Panart 7.0 3 Also started: Ngata, 9.0; Bonhomine, 8.4; Stream, 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length. Lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 55 l-ssec. WHARANGI HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; Six furlongs. 1 Bonogne, 8.3 4 Misgovern 7.0 " 3 First Acre 9.9 ••••" • 6 Also started: Mireusonta, 8.13; Birkie, Shuteye, Miss Hupana, 7.0. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third Time, Imin. 16sec. MOTUITI MAIDEN RACE, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Aliss Pat 8.8 \ 1 Abbey Queen 8.8 9 Land'ijuard 8.8 •’ Also started: Rash, Parak., Arrow Boy, Dream Girl, Merry fearto, W aramu, Doe, 8.8 , , Won by a length, three lengths between. second and third, lime Imm. ISsec. CARNARVON HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile. 2 Our Jack, 9.1 „ 3 Bent, 8.13 “ C Lieutenant Bill, 7.8 Won bv two lengths, tliird horse one length back. Time, Imin. 4u 4-usec. Alsto started: Vivo, 3 ;;,\ ConvlCt £ u ‘ 7.13; Petal, Iwink, lakaroa, Sau Pedro, Everest, 7.7. RANGIOTU HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Wilder t ss, 8.5 4 Moepai, 8.1 y b k?Jo U started oVaft 9.3; Molto 7.9; Hvmestrason, ,7.7, Bonuy Louisa, old Rangi, Tanagra 7.0 Won by three lengths, a le ”S t] ’ an a quarter between second and tlnr . Time, Imin. 30 l-ssec. MOUTO AHANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Buoyant, 8.3 2 6 Beaumont, 8.7 Also started: Polyphemus,. 10.2 ; Papaponga, Tongatotoa, 8.3; Bngadie* Bl Won l bv l a length and a lengths between second and thir . Time, Imin. 29 3-ssec. BAY OF ISLANDS MEETING AURUMAVIS WINS THE CUP BY TELEGUArn.-PBESS ASSOCIATION. Wiangarei, January 23. There was a record gathering in bright sunshine for the Bay Racing Club’s annual meeting at Ra " kawa on Saturday. The course was n good order and the sma helds provided excellent finishes. . handled £8369 10s against 413 last vear, when the meeting yas held at Whangaret, and £9323 at Kawakaw in 1925.. "Results :— HOKIANGA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. , 6 Michael, 8.0 ( Rell b) 4 1 Wee Marble, 8.2 Also started; 3 St. Lucas 9.0 7 Electrode, 8.2; 8 Young Mischief, 8.0, Adjure. 8.0; 4 Ivydale, 8.0; 9 Star Love, 8 0 * ’Won bv two lengths, t ’ ,rec - t '" art s? of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 19 3-ssec. KAIKOHE HANDICAP. Five furlongs. 6 Fiery Lad, 7.0 (Conquest) 1 9 Miss Luculhis, 8.11 .J 1 Bright Dawn, 8.7 ;■ ,J Also started: 3 Ulin,gar, 10.3; •> Lad? Loi* 9.13; 7 Bowman, 9.0; 10 , Just Quietly, 9.2; 7 Adjuster, 8.7; 8 1 uni, 8.0; ‘2 Takurunga, 7.13; 4 Sandbag, 7.0. Won bv two lengths, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 2 4-ssec. KAWAKAWA CUP. One mile and a quarter. 1 Aurumavis, 9.0 (J- Armstrong) 1 2 Golden Krist, 8.2 3 Raliepoto, 7.0 I"-"', ",'",' n ' Also started: 4 Waning Light, 7 0. Won bv two lengths and a half, three lengths ’between second and third. Time, 2min. 11 4-ssec. NORTHLAND COUNTIES HANDICAP- Seven furlongs. 3 Dead Sweet, 8.1 (Chaplin) 1 ■ 2 Michael, 7.0 « 1 Comet King, 8.8 . Also started: 5. Electrode, 7.0, -1 Young Alischief, 7.0. Won bv a length, a neck between second and’third. Time, Imin. 32 3-sscc. MAROMAKU HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 1 Marble Mount, 8.2 ’ 2 WCe Marble, 7.0 " 3 Ladv Lois, 10.4 a Also started: 4 St. Lucas, 7.a; .) Star Love, 7.0. Won by a length and a half, thud horse a similar distance back, lime Imin. 17 4-ssec.

OHAEAWAI WELTER, One mile. ■I Comet King, 10.3 (Dulieu) 1 2 Adjuster, 10.7 2 1 Dead Sweet, 9.0 3 Also started: 3 Turn, 10.0. Won by a length and a half, a head between second and third. Time Imin. 15 3-ssec. PAKARAKA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 4 Aliss Luculhis, 8.2 (Cammick) 1 6 Ouaestor, 7.5 2 5 Lady Lois, 10.4 3 Also started: 2 Alarble Alount, 8.2; 3 Waning Light, 7.11; 1 Fiery Lad, 7.0. Won by half a length, a neck be>tween second and third. Time, Imin. 17 2-ssec. RUSSELL HANDICAP. Seven furlongs 2 Golden Krist, 9.5 (Holland) 2 7 Just Quietly 8.13 2 1 Bright Dawn, 8.4 3 Also started: 4 Raliepoto, 9.2; 6 Bowman. 9.2; 3 Takurunga, 7.9; 5 Lady Arch, 7.0. Won bv three-quarters of a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time Imin. 37sec. NOTES The Licensing Committee of the Racing Conference, sitting in Wellington last week, considered several cases. W. S.' Bagby, who has been under suspension for some time, was granted his certificate again and was riding at

Trentliani on Saturday. The application of 11. Goldfinch was relused, as also was that of L. Alanson. W. JBowden had his riding license suspended for one month, and H. It. 5 was cancelled. C. Alillcn and J. 1 rit-e-hard were relused licenses to tram. It was announced at trentliani on Saturday that the Wellington Racing Club stewards had withdrawn their objection to the Canterbury Jockey Club 'holding a race meeting at Riccarton on the occasion of the Royal visit, the objection being made on. account ol the dates being in conflict .with Hie \\ ellingtou autumn meeting. 1 he objection was withdrawn on the condition that stakes are not increased and that galloping events on the programme do not exceed six. In to-dav’s paper the Railway Department advertise train arrangements for the third day’s races at Trentliani. Frequent services to and from the meeting between Wellington and Trent-

ham are provided. Patrons front the Manawatu and Wairarapa lines-will be able to attend the races and'return home the same day. i’aleta. bred by Mr. W. G. Stead, further demonstrated on Saturday the exceptioiial pace of the Leightons. Other recent winners by this sire are Ciiiiabue, Diorama, and Cosmetic. Attention is drawn in this issue to two Leightons lor sale, one of which, Laity, is racing to-day. TAKAPUNA MEETING ADDITIONAL ACCEPTANCESAuckland, January 22. The following horses were omitted from the Takapuna Racing Club’s acceptances ■ Trial Handicap.—Marchaway Calliope Handicap.—Carinthia < .lO. Whakarite 7.0 PAHIATUA PENALIES The following penalties on horses competing at the Pahiatua meeting have been announced by Mr. J. It. Henrys:— ... Cup.—Ona, 161 b.; Bonlioinme, 101 b. Konini Handicap.—Bank Draft, Mb. , Makura.—Ladv Ideal, 101 b. President’s Handicap.-hirst Acre 5 lb.; Buoyant, 101 b.; Starboard Light, lU Ekctahiina HaWieap.— Wilderness, 16 lb.

egmont handicaps

The following weights have been declaredd by Mr. H. Coyle for the Lamont Racing Club's summer meeting:—

AUSTRALIAN RACING A.J.C. CHALLENGE STAKES (Rec. January 23, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, January 23. The A.J.C. Anniversary meeting commenced at Randwick yesterday. lhe course was heavy and sloppy, lhe following was the result of the CHALLENGE STAKES, of io soys, each, with 1500 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Donmoon, 7.2 1 Garrula, 7.13 - Perriwoo, 8.1 y Thirteen started. From a bad start Donmoon had a lot of leeway to make up, but, going great guns, he overhauled the leaders after passing the distance, making a flying finish winning by two lengths and a half. Time, Imin. lljsec. HEROIC WINS AGAIN (Rec. January 23, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, January 23. The weather was fine and the going good on the Moonee X 7 alley course yesterday'. Much interest was displayed in the reappearance of Heroic on the race track. Results: WILLIAM REID STAKES. Six furlongs. Heroic, 9.10 J Quintus, 8.12 “ Comus, 9.1 / Eight started, including Pale Light.. Heroic quickly went to the front and led all the wav, winning by three-quar-ters of a length. Time, Imin. 12Jsec. —a course record. Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., and H. Chisholm and Co., Ltd., have sold privately the following pass-ed-in lots at Friday’s bloodstock sale: On account of Mr. J. F. Buchanan, Little River, the brood marcs Torque, bv Martian—Torqr.ao, and an Absurd— Trichas mare, to Mr. Guy Raymond, Victoria. On account of Mr. J. D. Ormond, Hastings, a three-year-old King Mark filly, to a New South Wales client; and on account of Mr. W. R. Bidwill, Featherston, the two-year-old gelding Radion bv Kilbroney—Quotation, to Mr. A. Goodman, Trentham. FIXTURES. January 20. 22. 24-Wellington R.O. January 21. 22-Foxton R.C. January 22—Bay of Islands R-C. •lanuary 26, 27—Pahiatu.i R.C. January 29. 31—Takapuna R.C. February 2—Tapanui R.C. February 2. 3— Egmont R.C. February 3. s—Gisborne R.C. February 5. 7—Te Kuitl R C. February 10. 12—Dunedin J.O. February 10, IZ—Taranaki J.O. February 10. 12—Poverty . Bay Turf Club. February 12. 14—Rotorua R.C. February 16-Clifden R.C. February 17—Tolapra Bay J.O. February 17. 19—Wanganui J.O. February 19—Canterbury J.O. February 23. 24—Gore R.C. February 23. 24. 26-Nelson J.O. February 24— Waiapu R.C. • February 25, 26—Woodville District J.O. February 26. 28—Te Aroha J.C.

TROTTING TE AROHA MEETING CUP TO ROCK HINTON By Telegraph.—Press association. Auckland, January 22. The annual meeting of the Te Aroha Trotting Club was held to-<*iy in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance The totalisator investments were £13,127, compared with £15,111 last year. Results: — ELSTO HANDICAP (harness), of 75 sovs.; 4.0 class. One mile and a half. 3 Seantruibhais, scr(Wood) 1 1 R’oez scr 2 Lcnornia, scr 3 Also started : Golden Downs and Mokopuna (bracketed), 14 Alina, 12 Sydney Bell, 9 De Balzac, 16 Wiltshire Lad. 4 Ada Wood, 15 Albert Cry, scr.; 5 Lena Ansell, 8 Molly Park, 72yds. behind; 6 Vanity Boy, lzOyds. behind; 13 Gold Star, 10 Katalo, 132yds. behind; 11 Floraline, 17 Peter Brown, 180yds. behind. Seantruibhais won by a length from Roez, with Ada Wood a neck away third. Ada Wood was disqualified for galloping' and Lenorma jjlaced third. Time, 3min. 51 3-ssec, WAITOA HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs.; 3.40 class. One mile and a half. 8 Horizon, scr (Robertson) 1 1 Bell Dial, scr 2 6 Maid of the Mountains, scr 3 Also started: 5 Teddy Ansel; 15 Dolly Thorpe, 11 Willie Mac, 14 Boada’s Child, 2 Roamer, 7 Fungus, 5 The Dealer, 13 Lola Reklan, 12 Andover, scr.;. 10 Ansell Bell, 12vds. behind; 4 Moko Chief, 21yds. behind; 3 Tony Victor, 36yds. behind.

Won by half a length, same distance between second and third. Time, 3min. 35 2-ssec.

TE AROHA TROTING CUP HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs; 4.42 class. Two miles. 1 Rock Hinton, 60yds. behind (Wood) 1 6 Master Councillor, 48yds. behind ... 2 2 Bingen Star, scr 3 Also started: 3 Delavan Bill, 7 Gold Sound, 3 Wimmera King, scr.; 9 Billy Whiz; 4 Rua Pere, 5 Toll Chimes, 12yds. behind. Ruapere capsized the sulkv at the start and took no part in the race. Wimmera King was interfered with and lost a hundred yards, while Delavan Bill and Billy Whizz also lost considerable ground. From start to finish the placed horses were the only ones with any chance, Rock Hinton finishing fast to win by a length. Time 4mm. 42 2-ssec. MANAWARU HANDICAP (saddle) ; of 100 sovs; 3.0 class. One mile and a quarter. 1 Taipare, scr (Willetts) 1 4 Nut Hinton, scr. 2 6 Red Star, 12yds. behind 3 Also started: 7 Little Gold, scr.; 8 Sidelight, 12 yds. behind; 3 Bittern, 36vds. behind; 2 Admiral Lock, 60yds. behind; 5 Hall Chimes, 132yds. behind. Won bv ten lengths, one and half lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 58 3-ssec. RUA KAKA HANDICAP (saddle); of 100 sovs.; 3.4 class. One mile and a quarter. 2 Bell Dial, scr (Williams) 1 6 Moko Chief, 36yds. behind • 2 10 Ekeoranci, 36yds. behind 3 Also started: 1 Roylete, 11 Fungus, 9 Great Audo, 12 Santa Anna, 12 Teddy Ansel, 13 \ Shannagolden, 14 Willie Mack, 14 Boada’s Child, 7 Lola Reklaw, scr.; 5 Royal Arcade, 8 Ansell Bell, 12yds. behind, 13 Beauty Spot, 36yds. behind. Won by one and a half lengths. Time 3min. 4sec. WAIHOU HANDICAP (harness) ; of 135 sovs.; 0.0 class. Two miles. 4 Floraline, 24yds behind (Hamilton) 1 3 Seantruibhais, scr 2 1 Sweet Memory, 48yds. behind ... 3 Also started: 8 Vanity Boy, 9 Goldstar, 7 Katalo, 11 Albert Cry, 6 Ohapi scr. and Wild Nut, 120yds. behind (bracketed) ; 2 Red Denis, 12 yds. behinod; 5 Lord Roberts, 24yds. behind; 11 Peter Brown, 96yds. behind. Won by ten lengths, same between second and third. 1 ime, 4 min. 59sec. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs.; 2.57 class. One mile and a quarter. 2 The Roamer, scr(S. Roe) 1 3 Manna, scr 2 1 Childe Audubon, 36yds. behind... 3 Also started: 6 Red Star, 5 Bittern, 1 Sidelight, scr.; 7 Delavan Bill, 21 yds. behind; 4 Toll Chimes, 36yds. behind. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2 niin 55 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (saddle), of 120 sovs; 2.21 class. One mile. 1 Admiral Lock, 24yds. behind (August) 1 2 Liberate, 36yds. behind 2 6 Ekeoranei, scr 3 Also started: 9 Leewood, scr.; 5 Gold Sound, 12yds. behind; 8 Delavan Bill, 36vds. behind; 3 Rua Pere, 48 yds. behind; 7 Master Councillor, 60 yds. behind; 7 Bawldy Locanda, 60yds. behind. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 20 2-5 sec. HAWKE’S BAY MEETING SISTER BEATRICE WINS THE CUP BY Telegraph.—Reuss association. Hastings, January 22. The weather was perfect for the annual meeting of tl?e Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club meeting to-day. The going was goo.l and there was a large attendance. The one pound totalisator put through £19,353 compared with £11,582 10s. put through the ten shillings totalisator for the corresponding meeting last year, a decrease of £1229 10s. Results : NOVICE HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs.; 3.50 class. One mile and a half. 1 Peter Grattan, scr 1 5 Ngahura, scr 2 7 Boston Chimes, 36yds. behind ... 3 Also started: 9 Huia Maid, scr.; 2 Kevinbrae, scr.; 4 Richmond Lass, 12vds. behind; 6 Audubon Mac, 24yds. behind; 7 Van Mac, 3Gyds. behind; 3 Fliton, 60vds. behind. Won by a clear length. Time, 3min. 48sec. TARADALE HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs; unhoppled; 3.54 class. One mile and a half. 2 Great Change, scr 1 1 Commander Bingen, scr 2 5 Tui Bells, 48yds. behind 3 Also started: 7 Audubon Boy, 6 Bon Tapui, scr.; 8 Pactolus, 12yds. behind; 4 Raima, 96yds. behind; 3 King Peter, 132vds. behind. Won by half a length. Time, "min. 41sec. CLIVE HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs ; 3.45 class. One mile and a half. 2 Loch Moigh, 12vds. behind (L. W. Hughes) 1 5 Hal Huon, 36yds. behind 2 1 Kama, 48yds. behind 3

Also started: 6 Van Mac, 12yds. behind; 4 Boston Chimes, 12yds. behind; 7 Marion Junior, 24yds. behind; 3 Item 36yds. behind; 9 Golden Morn, 48yds. behind; 8 Uramic, 120yds. behind. Won by a length, lime, 3miu. 39 sec. HAWKE’S BAY CUP (harness), of 325 sovs.; 4.50 class. Two miles 4 Sistoer Beatrice, scr. (Owner) 1 2 Bingen King, 48yds. behind 2 6 Van Rich, 72yds. behind 3 Also started: 5 The Shrew, 84yds. behind; 6 Blue Glen, scr.; 1 Holly Bell, 24yds. behind; 3 Trampfast, 12 yds. behind; 8 Master Cute, 12yds. behind; Bicolour, 36yds. behind. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min. 45sec. HASTINGS HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs.; 3.7 class. One mile and a quarter. 2 Peter Grattan, 12yds. behind (Owner) 1 4 Fliton, 12yds. behind 2 6 Audubon Mac, scr 3 Also started: 9. Huia Maid, 7 Vel Locanda, scr.; 1 Carbine Direct, 5 Little Huia, 12yds. behind; 8 Marion, Junior, 21yds. behind; 3 Hal Huon, 36yds. behind. Won by a length. Time, 3min. Isec. JANUARY HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs.; unhoppled trotters; 5.10 class. Two miles. 1 Commander Bingen, scr. (Owner) 1 3 Tui Bells, 24yds. behind 2 4 Raima, 72yds. behind 3 Also started: 5 Ben Bingen, 7 Bon Tapui, scr.; 6 Annette, 96yds. behind; 2 Petroleuse, 108yds. behind. . Won pulling up by four lengths. Time, smin. 2sec. NAPIER HANDICAP (harness), of 130 sovs.; 3.3 class. One mile and a quarter. 1 Mary Audubon, 36yds. behind (Owner) 1 4 Blue Glen, 48yds. behind _2 3 Item, scr 3 Also started: 2 Black Ballin, scr.; 6 Golden Morn, 12yds. behind; 5 Uramic, 72vds. behind. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 54 3-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (harness), of 140 sovs.; 2.40 class. Niue furlongs. 5 Blue Glen, scr(J. Caddy) 1 6 Master Cute, 12yds. behind 2 3 Bicolour 24yds. behind 3 Also started: 2 Holly Bell, 12yds. behind; 4 Una Dillon, 12yds. behind; 1 Profiteer, 12yds. behind; 1 Bingen King, 24vds. behind. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min. 36sec.

Stormy .... Vesperus On<‘ <1 mile. 8 <) 1 Pangolin ... 7 8 Outfit ...... 8 4 Gold .Mint .. 7 7 Kllniiss .... 8 4 Mountain Star 7 Assurance .. 7 11 Some Lad .. 7 < * Gardnnt .... 7 11) Jem Id ar .... 7 I) Itoyal Game.. 7 y Peggy Kurd.. 7 0

HOPEFUL STAKES, of DUO so'vs. Five furlongs. 7 7 2 High Finance 8 13 Don .Jose ... Korymor Lorna Boone 8 9 Polydecteu .. 8 1 Silver Coot.. 7 j :j Wit 7 (1 Auratum .... 7 12 Mar surd 0 Melissa .... 7 12 Bourse .... 7 0 Panther .... 7 I Priceless ... 7 0 Sudden Storm 7 7 Laity 7 0 Beckloss .... 7 u Wild Pigeon . 7 u

MELROSE II ANDICAP. o£ SOU sovs. Seven furlong's. llorotnea 1) 13 Serotina 8 8 Starboard Crossbow 8 6 Light i) 10 Brunstell 8 b Black Mint .. 0 7 Hyinill 8 0 Battle Colours 8 10 Kells 8 0 Gold Miut ... 8 10 Mister Gamp 8 0

Rercmoana ... One 1) in mile. Unseal 7 7 Grand Knight !) 8 Ring Um lidl 7 t) The Hawk .. n 5 First Acre .. 7 •j Rapier s s Deluge 7 4 Centrepiece .. <S 1) Inferno .... 7 *• Joy King ... 7 JI •lev Bini ... 0 Penman ;.. 7 8 Decoy Bird . 7 0

CONSOLATION HANDICAP, <'00 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Rapine . 10 <1 Clarinda 7 7 Civility .... S .3 Fresco 7 0 Ilvnanna . 7 11 Front Hank . 7 0 Mundane• . 7 9 Perle tie Leon 0 Merry Day . 7 S Iloyal Mmt . • 7 0 Alloway . 7 7

CITY HANDICAP, of BOVS. Six fa ix furlongs. Royal Damon s !) High Pitch .. 8 2 Booster .... 8 <1 Father O’Flynn 7 11 Orchid s S Corn Money.. Comic Song.. 8 5 Bcnzora 7 7 Shirley .... 8 4 Nadnrino 7 5 Mimetic .... 8 2 Receipt 7 3

KAITOKE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Five furlongs. Stormy . 10 1 Zarlsee 7 10 Starboard Aston ...... 7 10 Light 0 0 Baby Bun .. 7 I) Bank Nolo , .. 8 11 Polonaise 7 7 Sagittarius , .. 8 0 Royal 'Tractor 7 6 Crown Area . 8 7 Bronstell 7 o Lady Ideal , .. 8 5 Dimmer .... 7 0 Rosenor .. 8 Orazone .... 7 0 Kilmczzo .. 8 3 Star Chamber 7 0 Royal (lame 8 1 Mandarine .. 7 0 Hing’s Folly .. 8 1

OHAWE HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Sottano .... 11 5 Pendennis ... y 13 San Fcra ... 11 3 Anchor 9 b Passin’ Empire Camp Take Take .. 9 0 Through 10 13 0 Comedy Prince 10 12 Sea View .... 0 Bonecto ... 10 10 Cracker Day . 9 0 Pentagram .. 10 8 Sea Comet .. 0 Elvactte 10 o FLYING HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Te Monanui.. 9 3 Pouma 8 Royal Damon 9 0 Oration Lad v Benzora .... 13 Cavendish 8 13 Lady Bcntinck 7 9 Orchid 8 13 Mireusonta .. 7 9 Tlie Lamb .. 8 6 Bonogne 7 First Acre .. 8 <: Papaponga .. 7 Gaillard 8 Bright Knight 7 0 • Monaghan ... 8 3 Tip Tree ... 7 0 TOKAORA HACK HANDICAP, of li u sovs. Six furlongs. 9 0 Grand Lupin Whenuanui .. 8 11 Molto 7 10 Blinking ;... Acred 8 8 7 Erin Go Bragh Toapaiti .... 8 t) Orazone .... 7 <-> Manlv ...... 8 4 Monzone 7 * > Powliiri .... 8 1 Niblick .... 7 The Swell ... 8 1 Te Mana ... 7 it Sea Star .... 7 13 Royal Acre . 7 «j Royal Land . 7 12 Lethal 7 o Lady Cynthia 7 12 Whakahihi .. 7 o I’altonu 7 12 EGMO NT CUP, of 800 sovs. One : mile am 1 a half. 9 Te Monanui . 0 11 Hipo 9 Income .... 8 11 Novar ‘i Scatown .... 8 3 Bright Day . 7 G Piuthair 8 1 Royal Mint .. 7 4 Euphonium .. 8 1 Bonhomme .. 7 0 Merry Day.. Y 13 Lady Town Bank .. 7 1 •? Anstruther 7 9 Clarinda 7 10 Nukumal ~ .. 7 0 Mint Leaf .. 7 a Thunderclap . 7 0 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five ■ furlongs. Lady Desmond 9 13 Greengrocer . 7 8 Jazz Baby .. 9 7 <8 8 13 Morcna .... 7 G Crown Area.. 8 13 Dermod .... 7 b Baby Bun .. Q 1 7 7 13 Silent 7 0 Skypoint ... Tea Time .. 7 12 War Flame . 0 Eka ry 10 Miss Bardo... 7 0 Mendip .... 7 8 Fort Alice .. 7 0 Denier’ 7 8 NOLAN GOLD CUP of 400 sovs. Eight furlong s and a naif. Mint Leaf ... Vesperus Capt. Gazeley 10 0 The Swell ... 7 7 3 7 7 8 9 Airtight 7 G Panart 8 9 Kilburn .... 7 G Kllmiss .... 8 7 Troilus .... 7 o I’artaga .... 8 3 Bronstell 7 4 Minotus .... Sottano .... 8 3 Resinous ... 3 8 1 1 7 Son o' Mine.. Pop Off 8 0 7 Lin Arlington 8 0 Orcades .... 0 Kilmezzo ... 7 13 Orazone 0 Elvaette .... 7 7 11 7 0 11 Anchor 7 0 7 11 Radiate .... 7 0 Pangolin ... 7 11 Uncle Dave .. 7 0 Blend 7 8 Lady Estelle 7 0 Asleep 7 8 Hymcstrason.. 7 0 Closetire 7 8 WHAREROA WELTER HANDICAP, of 230 sovs. F.i ght ; furlongs and a half. The Lamb .. 9 Lady Polyphemus .. 9 5 Anstruther 8 y ■ Buoyant 8 4 Killocra .... 9 1 Panart 8 0 First Acre .. 9 0 Crossfire 8 0 Rovi - Mint.. 8 12 Killoch .... Royal Diadem 8 0 Bright Day .. 8 12 8 0 Bouhommc .. 8 9 Thunderclap . 8 0 0 WAIPAPA HACK 1 HANDICAP, of 17 SOVS. Seven furlongs. 8 Sovena 9 \_vd - ' Mister Gamp \ c* i* t j 11 8 13 8 Blend 8 13 Advance Camp 8 - Closotire 11 8 0 8 Gold Rangi .. 8 0 Manly Anchor 9 7 13 8 7 13 Blue Peter .. 8 VVhisogne Asleep 8 S' Barrvandcr .. 13 Molto 8 6 Taikawhana . 7 13