CHRISTMAS RACING

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 80, 28 December 1928, Page 11

CHRISTMAS RACING

MANAWATU AND DUNEDIN MEETINGS CONTINUED GASCONY WINS PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES STAR AREA REGISTERS HIS SECOND WIN The most important racing fixtures yesterday were the middle day of the Manawatu meeting and the final day* at Dunedin. At Manawatu Gascony won the Palmerston North Stakes from Reremoana; Star Area registered his second win at the meeting by again annexing the principal handicap, while Silver Paper took the sprint. The principal handw p at Dunedin went to Royal Saxon.

MANAWATU MEETING GASCONY WINS THE ( STAKES ANOTHER WIN FOR STAR AREA SILVER PAPER’S SPRINT By Telegraph.—From “The Watcher.” Palmerston North, December 27. .; The summer meeting of the Manawatuj Racing Club was continued at Awapuni' to-day, in dull, warm weather. Star Area won the principal event, the President's Handicap, from Mendip and Mountain Heath, and in the Awapuni Handicap, Silver Paper beat Arrow Lad and Nightmarch. Gascony won the Palmerston North Stakes from Reremoana, the other three starters being outclassed. Favourites had a bad run during the day, and this, coupled with the fact that the attendance was not so good as usual, was reflected in the totalisator_returns. The amount handled was £33,777, compared with £41,833 for the second day last year, a decrease of £8056. The track was in first-class order for the racing, which was of a high standard. KELVIN HANDICAP. A fine finish was witnessed in the opening event, the Hack Distance Handicap. Borsalene took charge early, and slowed the field down, but Rory Mor went up down the back, and this pair were clear of the bunch to the straight, where Henna and Courageous moved up. In a slashing finish, Rory Mor, Henna, Courageous, and Borsalene went across the line in that order, with heads between them / Gohl Bag was fifth. 1 Courageous and Henna were just a bit late in making their runs. It looked as if they should have got up. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. In the five-horse race for the highweight. the Aucklander, Glena Bay, was a firm favourite. He had every chance, and was well beaten. Bonhomme took the lead, and down the bad; was joined by Glena Bay, who then went out clear. Bonhomme came up again on the turn, and. entering the straight they were joined by Thurnbell, Novar being handy. Once in line, Bonhomme shot out, but Novar challenged, and in a tight finish stayed just a bit too well for Bonhomme, and won by a head. Thurnbell was two lengths away, and Glena Bay eight lengths back. Bowden contributed largely to the win of Novar. HIGHDEN HANDICAP. Grand Acre, who got out of the maiden class with a sensational dividend at Woodville, won the hack sprint all the wav. In the early stages he was attended bv Cold Air. Cloyne, Moutoa M ouder, Black Maire. Noteworthy, and Shrewd, Monetize being,slow away, and Mon Min., tailing off. Grand Acre led the same bunch into the straight, and fought off all challengers, ■winning by half a length, a similar distance separating Monetize and Shrewd. Noteworthy. Cloyne, Black Maire, and Rich Harvest were next. The winner’s performance was smart, and-he looks another very useful member of the Acre family. Monetize came from a good way back and got a bad run. Noteworthy had every chance. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Seatown started a solid favourite in the Handicap, being ridden by R. Heed, but he ran below his first day's form. Star Area, on the other hand, decisively proved his Cup victory. Mendip was the leader through the straight, but before reaching the - back stretch Vivo had charge from Star Area, then Mendip and Seatown. RedCar whipping In. Superb King ran up to third approaching the half-mile, but It was only a momentary effort, and the order turning for home was Vivo, .being headed off by Star Area, then Mendip and Seatown, with Mountain Heath and Keddar moving up. There was a great race home as they closed up, but Star Area finished best and won by a short length from Mendip, who beat Mountain Heath by a head. Keddar, Seatown. and Panther were practically in line about half a length back. , Star Area won on his merits. Every - thing ran a good race, Keddar's effort in particular being very creditable. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES. Gascony was a slightly better fancy for the stakes than Reremoana, and they naturally monopolised the betting. Gascony soon drew ahead of Reremoana and increased his lead on the turn for home. Reremoana got after him in the straight and reduced the margin to a neck at the post, where Gascony was holding his own. * Admiral Drake was six lengths back clear of Miss Ransom. Gascony was too brilliant for Reremoana, who was the winner of the race in the last two seasons. The veteran has lost some of his dash. The rest of the field were outclassed. TERRACE HANDICAP. In the big field of 10 hacks in the Terrace Handicap backers went strongly for Areherla, ridden by R. Reed. He failed to hold a handy position soon after the start, but finished on again. He had. however, no chance at any stage. The second choice, Roi de Vai, was in the lead from the outset with Full Mark. Tea Tattle, Australis, Areherla and Shining Star. Areherla dropped out and later Australis, the order round the turn aud into the straight being Full Mark and Koi de Vai from Tea Tattle. Shining Star and Thrift. In the run to the post Full Mark hold on and beat Thrift by half a length, a similar distance separating them from Roi de Vai. with Teremoana, Areherla, Cloyne and Mothplane well up. The winner scored nicely for a smart effort. Roi de Vai had every chance. To- , wai was never sighted. HIMATANGI HANDICAP. The first handicap favourite of the day came home when Singleton scored In tlie second class open event over nine furlongs. Teri and Kilmezzo made the pace from Singleton and Imperial Spark. Rowley tailing off. There was no change till approaching the straight, where Singleton. Imperial Spark, and Maui took charge. Imperial Spark weakened over the last furlong. Where Sir Roy came fast. He failed by a length to reach Singleton, Maui being a similar distance back. Teri was elose up. followed by Imperial Spark, Clarinda, and Rowley. Sir Roy lay well back early, and could not bridge the gap. He finished strongly, and should win before returning. Maui ran a good race. The winner is a good sort. AWAPUNI HANDICAP. A sharn improvement in form was shown by Silver Paper in the open sprint. With Arrow Lad and Nightmarch he was evenlv backed. Helotis began best, and led from Doree, Silver Paper. Silver Coot, and Veronese bunched. Nightmarch getting knocked back on the turn. Helotis still had charge, with Silver Paper and Silver Coot next, then Veronese and Doree, Arrow Lad dropping back to the rear. In th? straight Silver Paper shot ahead, and then. Arrow Lad came with a brilliant run Tie had no chance with Silver Paper, how’ever, who won by two lengths. Niglitmareh finished over the beaten lot for third: throe or four lengths back Doree was fourth, then Helotis, Dobbin, J*nu Veroneau

Silver Paper, with a change of riders, ran in strikingly improved form, and won very comfortably. Neither Arrow Lad nor Nightmarch was at all lucky in the run lug. Nightmarch had a particularly bad passage. Doree ran another creditable race. Sliver Coot was prominent entering the straight, but finished well back.

DETAILS OF THE RACING KELVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.: second horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stake. Nine furlongs. 3 B. H. Edklns's b. g. Rory Mor, by Lord Quex —Rosamond’s Daughter, 4yrs., 7.12 (A. Fratus) 1 2 F. J. Carmont's br. m. Henna, syrs„ 8.13. cnr. 8.8 (K. Robinson) 2 1 W. R. Kemball's ch. g. Courageous, 4yrs., 7.13 fit. J. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by 11. B. Lorigan, Trentham.) Also started: fl Borsalene, 8.10 (T. Webster): 5 Gold Bay, 8.2, car. 7.13 (N. Davis); 4 Skyrlder, 7.7 (11. N. Wiggins); 7 Roburant, 7.0 (R. G. Stratton). Won by a head; a head between second and third Borsalene was fourth. Time. Imln. sSsec. HIGH - WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second, horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 2 D. Munro’s br. g. Novar, by Sarto— Blackada, aged 10.1) (W. J. Bowden) 1 3 H. Stanbridge's ch. g. Bonhomme. 8 yrs., 0.0 (M. Nicol) 2 4 IV. R. Kemball’s ch. g. Thurnbell, 4 yrs., 10.5 (N. C. Trillo) 3 (Winner trained by j. I*. Coyle, Awapuni.) Also started: 5 Rouen, 0.13 (J. Proctor); 1 Glena Bay. 9.8 (A. E. Ellis). Won by a head, two lengths between sec- • ond and third. Glena Bay was fourth. Time, 2mln. lOscc. HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second horse 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 7 W. White's b. g. Grand Acre, by Acre —Elinore, 3yrs„ 8.3, carried 8.0 (C. Broughton) 1 3 W. H. Gaisford's b. g. Monetize, 3 yrs,, 8.11 (R. J. Mackie) 2 11 A. F. M. Syme's ch. g. Shrewd. 4 yrs., 7.10 (J. S. Potter) 3 (Winner trained by G. IV. New, Awapuni.) Alto started: 1 Noteworthy, 8.9 (A. E. Ellis); 8 Moutoa Wonder. 8.8 (T. Webster) ; 9 Mon Mint. 8.6, carried 8.1 (C. Davies); 6 Cold Air, 8.4, carried 8.1 (A. 6. Murray); 5 Cloyne, 8.3 (N. C. Trlljo) ; 10 Grey Mist, 8.2 (S. Wilson) ; 2 Biack Maire, 8.0 (E. A. Kcesing); 4 Rich Harvest, 8.0 (T. Green) ; 12 Pompadour, 7.10, carried 7.5 (K. Voitrc). Won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Noteworthy was fourth. Time, Imin. lusec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 600 sovs.; second horse 120 sovs. and third 60 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 4 L. A. Bradley’s b. g. Star Area, by , Acre—Star Queen, 6yrs„ 8.2 (T. -Webster) 1 2 H. Sprott’s ch. g. Mendin, fiyrs., 8.10 : -..... (R. J. Mackie) 2 3 Manning and Vcrschaffelt’s b. g. Mountain Heath, Qyrs., 7.4. (N. Davis) 3 (Winner trained by M. Gardner, Wanganui) Also started: 1 Seatown, 8.9 lit. Reed); 6 Panther, 8.0 (A. Fratus) ; 5 Keddar. 7.3 (H. N. Wiggins); 7 Vivo, 7.2 (A. G. Murray): 8 Superb King, 7.0, carried 7.1 (C. Davies)? Won by a length, a head between second and third. Keddar was fourth. Time, 2mln. 7sec. 23RD. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 sovs.: second horse 100 sovs., and tfiird 50 sovs. from the stake:, weight for age. with penalties and allowance. Six furlongs, 1 T. H. Lowry’s br. g. Gascony, by King John—First Blow, 4vrs., 9.0 1 (It. Reed) .1 2 G. F. Moore’s ch. g. Reremoana. aged, 9.1 (It. S. Bagby) 2 4 F. Armstrong’s b. c. Admiral Drake, 2yrs„ 6.12 (T. Webster) 3 3 Miss Ransom, 7.13 .. (R. J. Mackie) 4 5 Duellona, 6.4 (K. Voitre) 5 (Winner trained by F. Davis, Woodville. > Won by a neck; six lengths between .second and third. Time, 1 mln. 14 2-ssec. TERRACE HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second 40 sovs.; third 20 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 6 Estate of the late G. Foreman’s b. g. Full Mark, by Greyspear—Markful, 4yrs., 8.1, car. 7.10 .. (K. Robinson) 1 9 T A. Duncan's br. m. Thrift, 4yrs., 8.5 (J. S. Potter) 2 2 V. Riddiford’s br. g. Hoi de Vai, 3yrs., 7.11 IT. Green) 3 (Winner trained by G. Neich, Clareville.) Also started: 4 Acred, 9.3 (J. Barry); 3 Toawal, 8.9 (A. E. Ellis): 8 Shining Star, 8.3 (T. Webster): 1 Areherla. 8.3 (It. Reed); 11 Cloyne, 8.3, carried 7.12 (W. 11. Bell); 5 Australis. 8.2 (S. Wilson); 7 Tea Tattle, 7.13. carried 7.8 (C. Davies); 10 St. Melba, 7.13. carried 7.8 (R. Pari;); 13 Volplane. 7.10 (H. N. -Wiggins); 12 Patearoa, 7.8 (C. Broughton); 14 Mothplane, 7.7, carried 7.4 (A. G. Murray); 16 Teremoana, 7.7, carried 7.2 (W. Broughton); 15 Moutoa Fume, 7.7 (A. Fratus). Won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Teremoana was fourth. Time, Imin. 28 2-ssec. HIMATANGI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.: second horse 50 sovs., and third 25 sovs.. from the stake. Nine furlongs. «i D. J. Barry’s b. h. Singleton, by Autumn—Bobella, 4yrs.. 8.4 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3 A. McCaulay’s b. g. Sir Roy, syrs., 8.5 (R. Reed) 2 5 -V. E. Bryant's br. g. Maui. 3yrs„ 7.5 (T. Webster) 3 (Winner trained by H. Goseomb, Gisborne.) Also started: 7 Clarinda. 8.9 (T. Green): 2 Kilmezzo; 8.4 (I-I. Griffith): 4 Teri. 8.3 (It. J. Mackie): 8 Rowley, B.’.’ (J. Barry) ; 6 Imperial Spark, 7.7, car, 7.4 (A. G. Murray). Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Teri was fourth. Time, Imin. 54 4-ssec. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 350 sovs.; second, 70 sovs.: third. 35 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 3 J. Faulks'* b. g. Silver Paper, by Paper Money—Silver Peak. 3yrs„ 8.3 (A. E. Ellis) 1 1 E. W. Collins’s br. g. Arrow Lad, 4yrs., 8.11 IT. Green) 2 2 A. Loulsson’s br. e. Nightinarch. 3 yrs., 8.5 (It. Reed) 3 (Winner trained by W. Stone, Riccarton.) Also started: 4 Doree. 8.0. car. 7.9 (R. Park): 8 Dobbin, 7.8 (C. Broughton); 6 Helotis. 7.7 IT. Webster): .5 Veronese 7.3. ear. 7.0 (C. Davies) ; 7 Silver Coot, 7.3 car. 7.0 (K. Voitre); 9 Lady Ideal, 7.0 (J. Gunn). Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Doree was fourth. Time, Imin. 14 l-ssee.

HANDICAPS FOR THHID DAY By Telegraph.—Press Association. Palmerston North, December 27. Handicaps for tlie third day (Saturday) of the Manawatu summer meeting are as follow; — TIRITEA HURDLES HANDICAP, of 2(H) sovs. One mile and three-quarters. — Elysianor, 11.13; Cohesion, 11.5; Red Bank, 10.5: Diana’s Lad. 10.5; Panorama, 10.3: Vexatious, 10.2; Bonhomme, 9.13; Lady Gay, 9.5; Otlion. 9.0: Braeman. 9.0: Hynicstrason, 9.0; Decoy Bird, 9.0: Arkansas. 9.0; Roburant, 0.0; Pinna, 9.0. APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP (hack conditions), of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.— Henna, 9.1; King Quex, 8.13; Rory Mor, 8.9; Rabbi, 8.1: Toawal, 8.1; Bank Note. 7.12: Chief Singer, 7.11; Holus Bolus. 7.9; Roi de Vai, 7.8; Tea Tattle, 7.8; Cold Air. 7.7: Cloyne, 7.6; Australis, 7.5; Aurora Borealis, 7.3; Volplane, 7.1: Patearoa. Belgian Queen, Teremoana. Merry Mixture, Cobham, Tunbridge. Green Field, Disrank, Chertsey. Evensong. Lad.v Alophon, Jin Jazz, Warzone, Fallow. Birkbeck, 7.0. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five I furlongs.—Briar Root. 9.9: Royal Duke. 9.6: Clever. 9.5; Aspiring. 8.13: Miss Gowrie, 8.8; Chief Singer, 8.6: Royal Flyer, 8.5: First Money, 8.5; Admiral Drake. 8.5: Endorse, 8.3; Monetize. 8.1: Imperial Guard. 7.13: Equitant. 7.11: Belcaire. 7.9; Zarene, 7.8; Kentish Lady, Greenfield. Latakia, Royal Parade, Druma-

tihue, 7.7; -Warzone, Valpre, Duellona, 7.6; Longacre, 7.2; Praeda, Tlgrano, Coon Song, 7.1; Ben Hur, Hot Springs, IbiiutIng, Symballo, King Hal, Grand Blow, Hunting Call, Roman Lake, Lourtllke, Sapient, Catllex, Tapestry, Becky Sharp, Acredity, Winloch, 7.0. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a furlong.—Oratrlx, 9.0; Great Charter, 8.13; Star Area, 8.13; Mandane, 8.12; First Sight, 8.11; Benzora, 8.10; Seatown, 8.9; Singleton, 8.9; Merry Damon, 8.0; Catkin, 8.6: Arrow Lad, 8.5; Black Mint, 8.5; Night March, 8.5; Mendip, 8.5; Doree, 8.3; Historic, 8.1; Sir Roy, 7.13; Clarinda, 7.11; Lady Limond, 7.8; Mountain Heath, 7.7; Teri, Keddar. Staghunter, 7.6: Briar Root, 7.5: Vivo, 7.3; Novar, 7.2; Rowley, 7.1; Cohesion, Discourse, Superb King, Vigilance, Maui, Imperial Spark, Polonett, King Willonxy, 7.0. WESTBURY HANDICAP (haek conditions), of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Duke, 9.0; Desert Lad, 8.13; Miss Ransom, 8.11; Mangaharei. 8.4; Arrow Boy, Bank Note, Noteworthy. Chief Singer, 7.13; Mon Mint, White Ringlet, Moutoa Wonder, Dry Area, Monetize, 7.7; Dermod, Chopin., 7.6; First Euler, Indolent, Grey Mist, Shrewd, Rich Harvest, 7.2; Goodwill. Second Thought, Miss Field, Mothplane, Agreeable, Evensong, Chertsey, Grattan, Valky, Pompadour, 7.0. CLANDEBOYE HANDICAP, of 2uo sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Partaga, 9.0: Singleton, 8.13; Blaek Mint. 8.10; Royal Game, 8.5; Sir Roy, 8.5; Briar Root. 8.0: Mountain lieatli, Kilmezzo. Kllmlss, Moutoa Treasure, 7.13: Miss Pat, 7.11; Vivo, 7.10; Huikai, 7.8; Rowley, 7.7: Thurnbell, Pale Star, Imperial Spark. Bonhomme, Polonett. Vigilance, Superb King, Borsalene, Imarosebud, King Willonyx. Decoy Bird, Goldbag. 7 0 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (hack conditions). of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.— Borsalene, 9.2; King Quex, 7.2; Acred, Rory Mor. 8.13; Full Mark, 8.11; Thrift, 810; Toawal, The Warden. 8.6; Dermod, 85: Moutoa Wonder. 8.2; Freezeout. 81; Shining Star. 8.0: Tea Tattle. Australis, 7.13: Skvrider, 7.11: Aurora Borealis, St. Melba. 7.10; Shot Silk, Black Maire, 7.9; Jet Black. 7.8: Potearoa; Mothplane. Kllorell, Chertsey, Fine Acre, Moutoa Fume, Reflecto. Roval Black. Jill Jazz. Balloon, 7.7. KAWAU HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gascony. 0.13: Cimabue, 9.5; Benzora. 7.3: Arrow Lad. 8.13; White Fang, Night March, 8.6: Doree. 8.0; Partaga. 7.13: Royal Game. 7.13; Keddnr. 7.12; Chelone, 79- Miss Ransom. 7.6; Moutoa Treasury, Heiotis. Briar Root. 7.5: The Raider. CalInnmore. Jeanette. 7.4: Kilmezzo. Dobbin. 73: Ilnlkai. 7.2: Ruffles. Veronese, Royal Duke, Silver Coot, Epistle, Lady Ideal, 7.0. DUNEDIN MEETING ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP TO ROYAL SAXON MEADOW LARK WINS SPRINT By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, December 27. , The Dunedin Jockey Club's summer meeting was concluded to-day In fine wca. ther The track was again in good order, and some fast times were recorded. lhe totalisator handled £15.962 for the day. compared with £22,320 10s. £or £ '. ie f day last year, making the total tor tbi meeting £37,816. compared wlthl £46,31J 10s. last year. Results:— MILBURN HURDLES, of 175 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 W. H. and C. L. Orbell's Rangatahl, i 0 8 (D. O’Connor) 1 3 F. j. Halle’s Gayoma, 9.11 g Euis) 2 2 W. J. Kelly’S Tunamoe. A lo4o unßmiin) g Also started: 4 Carinthia, 10 12; 7 Guncase. 9.8; 5 Umtali. 9.0; 6 Jovial, 9.0. Rangatahl went to the front at the far turn, and fencing well, came on to win bv two lengths, half a length between second and third. Guncase was a neck away, fourth. Time, 2min. 48 3-sscc. FERNHILL HANDICAP, of 210 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 H S Orbell’s Tardy, 8.3 (C. Emerson) 1 6 A. Murdock’s Page Boy. 9.0 (F. Voight) 2 8 J. M. Samson's Phastar, 8.1 (P. Powell) 3 Also start'ed; 1 Sarnia. 9.4; 5 Arrowy, 8,13; 2 Star Raid. 7.12; 4 Salmo Salar, 712; 7 Ladv McKenna. 7.2; 9 Rotorex, 7H: 10 All Comment. 7.2. Phastar was prominent most of the way, and led into the straight from Page Boy, Sarnia, and Tardy. At the distance Tardy took charge and won nicely by a length and a half, a head between second and third. All Comment was another head away fourth. Time. 2min. 10 4-ssec. ALLANTON HANDICAP, df 215 sovs. One mile.

3 J. Dealy’s Kllmoyler, 8.3} (C. Emerson) 1 2 F. J. McKay’s Apache. 8.10 (McKay) 2 1 R. Miller's Lucy Locket, 9.0 (F. Voight) 3 Also started: 4 Taboo, 8.12; 5 1 award, 8.2; 6 Equerry. 7.9. Apache was in front at the end of a furlong and led Kllmoyler into the straight. The pair fought out the finish, and Kilmoyler won by half a head. Lucy Locket was four lengths away. followed by Enuorry. Vaward fell at the \ ar turn, broke a shoulder. and was destrojed. Time, Imin. 39 4-ssec.

ST. ANDREIV’S HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile. . \ « 3J. Carter’s Royal Saxon. 8.3 (D. Kerr) 1 4 Battle Colours. 8.12 (J. Humphris) 2 1 J. Graham's Queen Balboa, 8.8 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: 2 Gay Sonnet, 8.11; 5 Money Mine, 7.1}. Royal Saxon and Money Mine were the early leaders, with Battle Colours last. Roval Saxon led into the straight from Gay Sonnet and Battle Colours, and came on to win bv a length and a half from Battle Colours, who bent Queen Balboa by a length. Gay Sonnet was next. Time, Imin. 39soc. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 J. Lindsay’s Meadow Lark, 7.0 (N. Dwyer) 1 1 E. and M. McFadden’s Booster. 9.6 (Didham) 2 5 D. Ruthven’s Eaton Bells. 7.2 (Kerr) 3 Also started: 3 Royal Tractor, 7.4; 4 Coomassie, 7.0. i Meadow Lark soon showed out, and though challenged by Booster, won nicely bv a length, witli Eaton Bells over a length awav, followed by Coomasste, who began slowly. Time, Imin, 13 3-ssec equal to the track record. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 G. Gould's Dutch Money. 8.2 (C. Emerson) 1 5 R. M. Greenslade’s Francolin. 8.0 (D. Kerr) 2 4 S. McDermott’s The Graphic. 7.6 (L. Ellis) 3 Also started: 2 Stealth, 8.5: 3 Night Lad, 7.12, 7 Captivate. 7.3; 9 Colonel Quex, 7.3: 10’ Academy, 7.8; 6 Fair Money,’7.l: 8 Leading Boy. 7.1. Captivate and Francolin led out from Dutch Money, The Graphic, and Stealth. Dutch Money joined Francolin at the distance, and beat her home by three-quar-ters of a length, with The Graphic a length and a half away, and Stealth next. Time, Imin. 1 4-osec. —equal to the track record. TAIIIOA HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 J. M. Samson’s Singer, 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) 1 1 R. C. Reed’s Killorna. 8.6 (E. Rosewarnc) 2 6 W. D. McDougall’s Miss Marco. 8.0 (IV. Cooper) 3 Also started: 2 Some Signal. 8.6: 3 Wine Trav, 8.3 (bracketed with the winner): 7 Haulage. 7.11; 9 Aragona, 8.0; 5 Louise, 8.1; 4 Lady Lizzie, 8.2; 8 West Dome, 7.11. Singer was soon in charge, and lasted long enough to beat Killorna by a neck, witli Miss Marco two lengths away, followed by Some Signal. Time, Imin. 15 sec. 1

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 J. Graham's King Balboa, 9.1 (L. J. Ellis) 1 2 P. Treaey’s Cnnilsader. 7.9 (E. Roscwarne) 2 4 H. Halligan’s Briglitling, 7.4 (J. Cotton) 3 Also started: 3 Money Peer. 7.0. Money Peer anil Camisader made the running, but once in tlie straight King Balboa moved up and easily beat Camisader by a neck, with Briglitling two lengths away. Time, Imin. 28 4-ssec. PINK COAT CHANGES HANDS Dominion Special Service. Dunedin, December 28. Mr. ,T. M. Samson lias sold tlie Hunting Son;;—Bed Ethia colt, Pink Coat, for 1000 guineas. The colt will remain in A. E. Ellis’s stable at Tiniaru. Mr. Snnison is the largest racing owner in the Dominion, and is about to give up the sport in order to undertake a world tour. Pink Coat was one of the verv few he had decided to retain if the price asked did not materialise.

TARANAKI MEETING

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP TO MANLY By Telegraph.—Press Association. New Plymouth, December 27. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s meeting concluded to-day in line weather. The course was in good order and there was a large attenda’nee. The totalisator handled £22,006 10s., compared with £24,800 10s. on the same day last year. The total for the meeting was £48,656 10s. compared with £53,408 10s. last year. Results: — FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 S. G. Lindsay’s Owairaka, 5.3 (Goulsbro) 1 2 Startup Bros.’ Calamine, 8.8 .. (Pine) 2 4 H. Spratt’s Iciogne, 7.6 .... (Pitcon) 3 Also started: 3 Fortallce, 7.9; 5 Potonga, 8.1}; 6 Patrolet, 7.6; 11 Miss Pakake, 7.11; 7 Theresa Bell, 7.9; 9 Blaek Odin, 7.6; 10 Royal Tour, 7.11; 8 Eduloff, 7.12}. Won by two lengths and a half, half a length between second and third. Fortalice was fourth. Time, Imin. 28sec. ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 A. Alexander's Llanore, 8.7 . (Lippingwell) 1 7J. Fryer’s Golden Flower, 7.2 (Knox) 2 3 G. F. Moore’s Valpre, 7.11 .. (Grylls) 3 Also started: 4 Fancy Boy, 8.0; 5 Boundary, 8.0; 2 Airway, 7,7; 11 Rotoharc. 7.5; 10 Barnbridge, 7.5; 6 Potency, 7.5; 9 Monolo, 7.3; 8 Royal Finance. 7.0. Won by half a head, the same distance between second and third. Airway was fourth. Time, Imin. 2 3-ssec. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 W. G. Emeny’s Lady Quex, 8.9 (George) 1 11 H. Cleland’s Gold Dawn, 9.2 (France) 2 2 S. G. Lindsay’s Partial Eclipse, 8.6 (Goulsbro) 3 Also started: 5 Monsogne, 8.1; 7 Greenacre, 7.7; 4 Luminary, 7.6; 8 Egeria, 7.1; 6 Rlllet. 7.0; 9 Joke Form, 7.0. Won by five lengths, half a head between second and third. Egeria was fourth. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec. TARATA HACK HURDLES, of 160 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards. 1 G. Ryan’s Glengariff, 10.13 (Conway) 1 4 R. Johnson's Horomea, 10.13 (Eager) 2 3 J. O’Sullivan’s Royal Acre, 9.10} (Mason) 3 Also started: 5 Polyphemus, 10.7; 6 Berlnthia, 9.0; 2 Abbot’s Delight, 9.0: 7 Inahman, 9.4}. Won by three lengths, five lengths between second and third. 1 Polyphemus was fourth. Time, 2min. 52 2-ssec. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half.

3 Arnold Bros.’ Manly, 8.1 .. (France) 1 2 Mrs. R. J. Caro's Wenday, 7.10} (Brady) 2

4 G. Tremlett’s Anolo, 7.7 (Drinkwater) 3 Also started: 1 Paltonu, 8.9; 6 Hlpo, 7.12; 5 Alonsoa, 7.0; 7 Flying Shot, 7.0. Won by half a length, half a head between second and third. Paltonu was fourth. Time, loiln. OOsec.

URL'TI HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 1 N. D. S. Ramey's Glen Star, 8.0 (France) 1 4 T, O’Donnell’s Sovena, 8.1 .. (Pine) 2 7 A. M. Zimmerman’s Onward, 8.2 (C. McCarthy) 3 Also started: 5 Kawhakina, 8.6: 3 Miss Mercia, 7.12; 2 Airtight, 7.11; 6 Orazone, 8.0: 8 Always, 7.3; 9 Viburnum, 7.0. Won by a length and a half, threequarters of a length between second and third. Airtight wns fourth. Time, 1 min. 50 2-ssec. WAREA HACK STAKES, of 135 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 H. R. McKenzie's Coolmint, 9.0 (Pine) 1 1 H. Rothery's Archieval, 8.0 (Dulieu) 2 2 M. P. O'Connell’s Argue, 9.0 (Mills) 3 Also started; 4 Merxcls, 8.0; 5 Tamatere, 8.0. Won by a length and a quarter, two lengths between second and third. Merxcls was fourth. Time, Imin. Osec. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, of 210 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 E. George’s Melissa, 7.13 (L. George) 1 2 W. Donaldson's Takutama. 7.0 (Drinkwater) 2 3 E. George’s Nasstori, 7.5}, coupled with winner (Goulsbro) 3 Also started: 1 Paul Lucerne, 8.9; 5 Whenuanui, 8.0; 4 Quillfire, 7.2. Won by a nose, two lengths and a half between second itnd third. Whenuanui was fourth. Time, Imin. 14 2-ssec. WESTLAND MEETING CHIEF HANDICAP TO INOE By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hokitika, December 27. The second day of the Westland Racing Club’s summer meeting was held to-day in tine but cloudy weather. The course was good, and the attendance moderate. The totalisator handled £5135, as against £7222 10s. last year. The total for the meeting was £12,407, a reduction of £2994 on last year. Results:— THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 00 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. 1 Smithereens, 8.5 1 5 Bank Draft, S.lO 2 3 After Ten, 7.13 3 Also started: Some Lad, 9.0; Double Mint. 7.8; Bright Spear, 7.12; Gay Gauntlet, 7.9. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Timo, Imin. 23 4-ssec. PACIFIC HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Shipshape, 9.0 1 1 Oriflamb, 11.0 2 3 Steel Bar. 9.5 3 The only starters. Won by a length. Steel Bar did not finish. Time, 3min. 28sec. HOKITIKA HANDICAP, of IGO sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 Inoe, 7.4 1 1 Malmsey, 8.0 2 5 Fairy Tidings. 8.1 3 Also started: Gold Mint, 8.8; Steel Bar, 8.10; John Dix, 8.0. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, 2mln. llsec. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Single Spear, 8.8 1 5 Skyquest, 9.0 2 1 Greyfiitch, 7.12 3 Also started: : Note, 8.2; Rina Mangu, 8.1. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time. Imin. 16sec. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. ’ Seven furlongs. 1 Moorland, 9.7 1 4 Kiliaddie. 8.0 2 2 Double Mint, 8.6 3 Also started; Para. 8,13; Gaslight. S.l. Won by half a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 31 2-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Anthonie. 7.12 + 4 Luckiaino, 7.6 t 6. Lord Middleton, 7.4 3 tDead heat. Also started: Tip Tree, 8.10; King Cheops, 8.5: Scrambler, 8.5. A line finish, third horse half a length baek. Time, Imin. 16 l-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP, nf 90 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. 2 Callburn, 5.3 1 1 Sagittarius. 9.0 2 3 Gay Gauntlet. 7.8 3 Tlie only starters. Wou by half a length. Time, Imin. 24 sec. FIXTURES. Dec. 26. 27. 29-Manawatu R.C. Dee. 26. 28. Jan. 1, 2—Auckland R.C. Dec. 29. Jan. 1, 2—Grey mouth J.C. Jan. I—Waikoualli lt.C. Jan. I—Wyndham R.C. Jan. 1. 2—Wairarapa R.C. Tan. 1, 2—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Jan. 1, 2—Slratford R.C. Jan. 1, 2—Marton J.C. Jan. 2, 3—Southland R.C. Jan. 5, 7—Vincent J.C Jan. 7. B.—Reef ton J.C. Jan. 12.—Wairio J.C. Jan. 12. 14.—Thames J.C. Jan. 16.—Opoliki J.C. Jan. 16, 17.—Foxton R.C. Jan. 19.—Bay of Islands R.C. Jan. 22.— Ashhurst-I’olinngina R.C Jan. 22, 24.—Wairon R.C. Jan. 22. 24. 26.—Wellington R.C. Jan. 26. 29.—Takapuna J.C. Jan. 29. I’ahlatua R.C. Jan. 30.—Clifilcn R.C. Jan. 31, Feb. 2.—Egmont R.C.

AUCKLAND MEETING

acceptances for second DAY By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, December 27. The following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting:— FERGUSSON HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.

FIELDS REVIEWED Dominion Special Service. Auckland, .December 27. Although the King’s Plate and the Summer Cup fields are small, the acceptances are otherwise good for the second day s racing at Ellerslie. , , „ The following look like being well fancied:— Fergusson Handicap.—Arlkltoa and Amor. King’s Plate.—Aussie. Ponsonby Hurdles.—Pour! and Royal Form. . _ , , . Summer Cup.—Pegaway and Bright Handicap.—Eaglet and GemHandicap. —Metellus and P Electrlc Handicap.—Kingfield and Pagan°Plunket Handicap—Mithra and Siaosi. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY ( STAGHUNTER SCRATCHED. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, December 22. Staghunter was scratched for the Great Northern Derby at 10.35 this morning. “CORRUPT PRACTICE” DR. MURPHY DISQUALIFIED By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, December 26. The New Zealand Racing Conference made the following announcement today :— ■

“In the anpeal by Racecourse Inspector F. Cullen ag'ainst the decision of the Auckland District Committee given at an inquiry held by tlie Auckland District Committee on September 27, 1928, with ownership of the horse Cherry Ripe and the alleged partnership therein of Dr. C. C. Murphy and W. Ryan, deceased, which decision was as follows: ’That although there are suspicious circumstances connected with the case, in the opinion of a majority of the committee the evidence is conflicting and insufficient to warrant any action being taken.’ “Judgment.—This is an appeal from the decision of the Auckland District Committee, which decision is set out above. Tho substance of the charge against Dr. Murphy was that in May. 1922. he became partner with William Rjran, bookmaker, in the horse Cherry Ripe, and In the subsequent racing of the horse in Australia and New Zealand tlie horse was raced in Murphy's name and the partnership was established, so it was alleged, to enable Ryan to evade the prohibition in the rules of racing against a bookmaker owning or racing a horse. Murphy asserted that he bought the horse from Ryan in May, 1922, that after that date Ryan had no interest in tlie horse. At a thorough aud excellently conducted inquiry held by the Auckland District Committee, a majority of the committee decided that the charge against Murphy was not proved. We regret that we are unable to accept Murphy's explanation of his connection with the horse and his relationship witli Ryan, and are unable to agree with the majoritj’ decision of the Auckland District Committee. In our opinion the charge against Murphy was conclusively established, strengthened ns it was by his own statements nnd conduct. The offence was serious and deliberate and continued over a period of years, and Murphy, ns a steward of the Jockey Club, was under a special duty to obey the Rules of Racing, is convcted of corrupt practice under the Rules of Racing, part XXXII, rule 1, clauses C and J, aud is disqualified for five years from this date. Signed: A. E. Donnelly. J. S. Marrell, IV. McA. Duncan, judges, Auckland, December 27, 1928.”

One mile. 9 0 Lunette ... 7 6 Stormflend .. 8 11 Sunny Morn 7 5 Arikitoa .... « 4 Komak .... 7 sj Court .Fester 7 8 Tea Money . 7 — Hakanoa 7 8 Bold Archer 7 0 High Falutin’ 7 8 Sir Mond ... 7 0 KING'S PLATE. of 500 sovs. One mile. 9 Toxeuma ... 8 Lysander 9 2 Proclice 11 PONSONBY HURDLES, of 500 sovs. Two miles. Beaumont 10 11 Farndon 9 0 Wliarncliffe . 10 10 Glenotus ... 9 0 I>0 u r 9 13 Harbour View 9 0 Roval Form . 9 13 Kara mu 9 0 Ladv Cintra 9 11 Ladv Spalpeen 9 0 Ripon Abbey 9 9 Pekatahi 9 0 Clockwork .. 9 0 SUMMER CUP, of 1250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Pegaway 8 8 Royal Doulton 7 4 Vcrtigern ... 8 5 Cashier .... 7 0 Bright- Glow 8 2 Mlthra .... 7 0 Talisker .... 7 io CRITERION HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. Gold Tinge . 9 8 Dalston .... 7 7 Love Call ... 8 7 Bennie 7 6 Eaglet 8 5 Imperial Awamutu 8 5 Prince 7 4 Gemlight 8 Ciirrajong .. 7 3 . Carl Idem .. 8 5 Alloy 7 0 Hunting Cry 7 8 WAITEMATA HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Philippic 9 0 Cybele 7 Maori Boy .. 8 13 Bannock 7 0 Bombarder .. 8 10 Good, Boy ... 7 0 8 0 Nassock .... 0 Brampton ... 7 3 Roman Abbey 7 0 Metcllus 7 3 Royal Flower 7 0 Foxhound .. y 2 Template 7 0 Salamander . 7 - Valsier .... 7 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. Six furlongs. Paganelli 9 4 Arihana .... 7 0 Silvermine .. 9 4 Billlklns .... 7 0 Awarere. ... 8 11 Higli Finance 7 0 Nancy Lee . 8 8 Marble King 7 0 Tea Time .. 8 3 Subdivision . 7 0 Kingfleld 7 13 Town Bird . 7 0 White Fang . 7 8 Macroom .... 7 0 Lady's Boy . 7 o PLUNKET HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. One mile. King Lu .... 8 13 Thursby .... 7 9 Perception .. 8 6 Hyde Park .. 7 7 Flying Juliet 8 3 Mlthra 7 7 Le Choucas . 8 3 Sir Russell .. 7 Siaosi 8 1 Sleepy Sol .. 7 7 Golden Tinokoa 7 7 Wedding 8 0