TROTTING

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 82, 31 December 1928, Page 12

TROTTING

NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENTS FIELDS REVIEWED (By “Overcheck.”) Tlie Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting will be commenced at Addington to-morrow, when an interesting day's racing is assured notwithstanding the absence of most of the highest class horses in Auckland. The first race on the* programme is the INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; for unhoppled trotters; 3.40 class. One mile and a-half. Oval ser Molly Molloy .. 24 Lonesome 12 Sea Queen .... 60 Pieter Timmer- Great Amazon.. 72 man 24 Lady Fan .... 72 Repute 24 Young Carbine 72 Reviewing the handicaps purely from a time point of view the horses that appear to be most favourably treated are Oval, Lady Fan and Young Carbine. The former registered 3.36 2-5, when she ran second to Molly Molloy at New Brighton in March last, the going being described as slow. Site was then conceding Molly Molloy 72 yds., whereas the latter is now asked to give away 24. Lady Fan has 3.30 against her,- she having registered that tina; in this race last year, when she ran third to Sarsaparilla and Sea Queen, conceding 108yds. to the former and 60 to the latter. Now Sea Queen receives only 12 yards. Young Carbine ran second to Nelson Boy at Addington in November, registering 2-5 from a 3.33 mark, so he is well treated in being placed on a 3.34 mark. Of the others I am inclined to favour the chances of Lonesome most. She registered 3.37 4-5 at Wellington in November and if she can be induced to go evenly she should be able to knock a second or two off that time. With a clear field in front of her Oval has everything in her favour, and she may be the actual favourite from Lady Fan and Young Carbine. Then comes the TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 225 sovs.; 3.33 class. One mile and a-balf. Hard Knocks scr Springtime .... 12 Audrey Dillon scr Loco 12 Lord Bountiful scr Young Bingen 12 Vikota scr Sonoma Child 12 Apex scr Pet Locanda .. 12 Audience scr Sylvie Logan.. 24 Nan Brent .... 12 Becky Mine ... 24 Horotane 12 Erin’s Royal .. 48

There are several very promising young horses engaged in this race, which bears a very open appearance. None of those on the front make any sort of an appeal to me, but when you come to the 3.32 mark you find Nan Brent, Horotane,'Loeo, Sonoma Child, and Pet Locanda, and I am inclined to think the winner will be one of these. Nan Brent ran 3.31 at Oamaru last May, while at the Ashburton meeting on Boxing Day she ran third to Kiowa and Dick Logan in the McLean Handicap, going 3.33 1-5 on a track that was inclined to be slow. In that race Sylvia Logan, Loco and Becky Mine were unplaced. Horotane showed good form last year, but may not be ready yet. Sonoma Child, as no doubt you all know, won the New Zealand Sapling Stakes at Ashburton in June, time 3.38 1-5, tke going being "dead.” At New Brighton on the 15th Instant, Sonoma Child ran second to Dilnon in the Innovation Handicap, going 3.29 2-5, so that it is not unlikely that he will be able to record even better timeat Addington on New Year’s Day. Pet Locanda registered 2.15 3-5 when she ran second to Albena at Ashburton on December 8, which works out at approximately 3.24 for a mile and a half. She should therefore be able to equal, if not better, her handicap time of 3.32. Of the others, Becky Mine may have the largest following. The order of favouritism may be Sonoma Child, Pet Locanda and Nan Brent. Now comes the principal race of the day, the CANTERBURY HANDICAP, of 1100 sovs.; 4.29 class. Two miles. Talent scr Logan Chief .. 24 Quality 12 Author Jinks .. 24 Western King 12 Vesuvius ...... 24 Logan Park .. 12 Waitaki Girl .. 60 Kingcraft .... 24 Ahuriri 72 Talent is handicapped within a fraction of a second of his best time. He is not a' true stayer, and I doubt whether he will be capable of winning this race. He will make a good pacemaker, and if the speed is on from the start, it will suit the backmarker, Ahuriri, who is a great stayer and particularly well-handi-capped in being placed on a 4.23 mark. Quality is unreliable, while Western King has yet to win over the distance. .. He is a good one, and should stay if specially trained for a journey. In Logan Park, however, he will find a dangerous antagonist for this horse has speed and can stay. On his recent public form Logan Park appears to be in better order than ever before, and it will not be surprising <to find him in strong demand with the general public. Kingcraft is a good young horse who has yet to finish further back than second. At Addington in November he won the Courtenay Handicap from Author Jinks by half a length, the latter conceding 12yds. Quality, also conceding 12yds., was fourth. Now Quality meets Kingcraft on 24 and Author Jinks on 12 yards better terms. Logan Chief will be hard to beat if the going is soft, but if tlie going is fast, I question whether he will be in a place. Vesuvius is an improved horse, and registered 4.26 2-5 at Addington on tlie day tliat Kingcraft ran 4.29, while at Forbury be finished ahead of Author Jinks in the President’s Handicap, in which they both started from a 4.28 mark. On paper, therefore,’ Vesuvius read best of the 4.27 section. At a difference of only 12yds. few will want to support Waitaki Girl to defeat Ahuriri. Summed up, it would appear that Logan Park, Ahuriri and Vesuvius should be in the picture when whips are out. Next comes the

LYTTELTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 225 sovs.; 3.34 class. One mile aud a-haif Fair Dillon ... scr Mercury .. 1” Direct Chimes scr Star Lady 12 Roidena scr Avon wood .... 24 Great Abdallah scr Donard 24 Florrie Pointer scr Alvira 36 Nipper 12 White Sun .... 48

The field is not a particularly strong one. Fair Dillon ran 2.21 at Ashburton in May, but this was in a harness event, whereas the race now under review is in saddle. Direct Chimes ran second in a mile and a half saddle race at New Brighton in Marell, when he registered 3.32 4-5, iu slow going, and so is not badly treated in being handicapped on 3.34. Roidena won one race last year, but there was not a great deal of merit in his performance. Neither Great Abdallah, Florrie Pointer, nor Nipper has done anything of note though Great Abdallah rail third at Greymouth fairly recently. Mercury has raced so badly since going down to Christchurch that one can hardly recommend her until she shows an improvement in form. Star Lady is in good shape, while Avonwood ran second to Becky Mine in the Summer Handicap, of . one mile and a quarter, at the last New Brighton meeting. Now we come to Donard and Alvira, both tried saddle horses, and it will not be surprising to find them, at the head of the betting, and of the field when the judge's box is reached. White Sun is returning to form, and should race well, but possibly Direct Chimes will prove most troublesome to Donard and Alvira.

STEWARD:'.’ HANDICAP, of 3(io sovs.; for unhopplid trotters; 4.44 class. Two miles. Marvin Junr. scr Len Wood .... 30 Nelson Ata .. scr Our Lady 36 Katute 24 Sarsaparilla ... 48

Nlghborn 24 Kerwood Bell .. 48 Bonny Belmont 24 Duke Bingen .. 72 Wild Hebe .... 24 Audoiniuion ... 84 Nourraahal .... 36

Marvin Junior should be held safe by Nelson Ata.l who registered 4.49 af Oamaru in October, and appears to be racing in improved form. Katute registered 3.27 4-5 at Adding-ton in November, which at a oue-mile rate of speed of 2.18 works out at 4.36 for two miles. If she could be depended upon to race evenly Katute would be hard to beat, but her unreliability cannot lie disregarded. Nigl.born is nicely in on 4.42, which is a couple of seconds slower than his best time of last year, but it is hardly likely that he is right back to that form. Wild Hebe won the Seaview Handicap at New Brighton on December 15 in 4.45 4-5. Sarsaparilla, conceding 24 yards, and Nelson Ata, in receipt of 12 yards, being unplaced. Two days later Sarsaparilla won the New Brighton Handicap, Wild Hebe, who started from the same mark, being fourih. Nourniahal lias won at two miles, but is not regarded as a true stayer, and in being placed on 4.41 she is set to do a good deni better time than she has recorded over the distance. Len Wood ran 4.41 2-5 at Ashburton in April last, and if produced in his best form should give a good account of himself. Our Lady ran second to Duke Bingen in this race last year, their times being 4.39 3-5 and 4.46 2-5 respectively. The former also ran 4.41 when finishing third to Petroleuse and’ Kerrwood Bell at Addington in June. She was then conceding Kerwood Bell 36 yards, and Sarsaparilla 60 yards; now site receives 12 yards from them both. Of tlie last four Duke Bingen is preferred. He went 4.36 at Addington in November, and is now on 4.38. Possibly Duke Bingen, Onr Lady, and r-o’. 1 will find most favour.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; 2.48 class. One mile and a-quarter. Genuine scr Zenith 24 Lady Match- General Bingen 24 light scr Away 24 William the Fight Ever .... 24 Great scr Black Admiral 36 Dundas Boy .. scr Golden Devon .. 36 Pluto 12 Countryman .. 36 Firelight 12 Acron 48 Acre 12 Bonny Logan .. 60 Golden Bubbles 24 This race also bears a very open appearance. On past performances Genuine can hardly be selected to defeat Lady Matchlight or William the Great. At Addington in November Lady Matchllglit ran second to Golden Bubbles, .registering 2.46 4-5 as against the latter's 2.46 3-5. Golden Bubbles then wont on to Otahuhu. where she registered 2.44 1-5 on two occasions, and it is no doubt to this fact tliat she is now asked to concede Lady Matchlight 24 yards. William tlie Great ran third to Pageant and Jolly Chimes in the Hornby Handicap, going 2.45 2-5, and being only about a neck away. Dundas Boy is racing well, but may find the present company a little too strong for him. Pluto and Firelight would, I think, be suited b.v a longer journey. Acre has run all his best races at Addington, but will have to show still further improvement if he is to be the winner of this race. Of the 24 yards division Golden Bubbles is preferred. Of tlie others Bonny Logan may do best, but in being asked to go 2.43 she is set a stiff task, particularly when it is remembered that some of those on the front have been let up about a couple of seconds. Personally I look to the finish being fought out b.v Lady Matchllglit, William the Great, and Golden Bubbles. RAILWAY HANDICAP (saddle), of 250 sovs.; 2.17 class. One mile. Chef scr Oltoura 12 Shadowland .. scr Bing Boy .... 12 Dick Logan .. scr Sahib 12 Succession ... scr Bingen Lad ... 24 Sunfish scr Granite City .. 24 Milo Minto .... 12 Dr.rknite 30 With only 36 yards separating the front division and the back-marker, an excellent race should result. In the past Shadowland has done practically all his racing over longer journeys and the present race will be rather a uew experience for him. As however he has done 4.38 2-5, he should be equal to a mile in 2.17. Dick Logan won comfortably at New Brighton in 2.18 2- while at Ashburton he ran a mile and a half in 3.29 4-5. In August Succession ran third to Sahib and Brutus, going 2.15 1-5 and if he runs up to that form he should be in the money. Milo Minto won at Methven in 2.17 4-5 and at New Brighton in 2.17 1-5. Ohoura is handicapped almost up to her best time and the same applies to Bing Boy. In being placed on 2.1 G Sahib has been let in a little light as on three occasions be has gone 2.14 1-5, the last time being at Addington in August. Of Bingen Lad, Granite City and Darknite I prefer Granite City, who registered 2.14 3- at New Brighton this month. A likely trio appear to be Sbadowlamd, Sahib anil Succession. The day’s racing will conclude with the AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; 2.1 G class. One mile. Lord Bingen scr light 12 Searchlight Orphan 12 Lad scr Avenger 12 Fashion Queen 12 Mate o’ Mine .. 24 Harold Burwood 12 Omaha ........ 24 Arran Chief.... 12 Golden Devon. 48 Dillon Gold ... 12 Logan Holme .. 48 Lady Match- Logan Chief .. 84

Lord Bingen has not in public done better than 2.17 aud so can hardly be regarded as possibility on 2.16. Searchlight Lad appears to be too close to Arran Chief and Dillon Gold, to say nothing of Fashion Queen, who would be a probability if she could be relied upon to go away correctly. Hatold Burwood won this race last year in 2.13, but has done nothing since. Arran Chief was second at New Brighton, recording 2.16 2-5, and he should be able to better this at Addington. Last June Dillon Gold and Arran Chief were first and second respectively in the Telegraph Handicap when they met on the same terms as they do in this race. Orphan, Avenger, and Omaha appear to be held safe by Mate-o-Mine, who has. been racing very consistently this season, but he will not need to dwell journey if he is to hold off Golden Devon and Logan Holme, the former having 2.10 3-5 against him and the; latter 2.11 4-5. Logan Chief may be equal to _.9, but if the going is good, some of those in front will most likely improve upon their tims, in which case Logan Chief will have to record particularly -fast time to win. The public may repose most confidence in Arran Chief, Dillon Gold and Mate-o-Minc.

GREYMOUTH ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph.—Press Association. Greyinouth, December 30. The following .acceptances have been received for tlie first day of the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting (January 4):—

GUINNESS HANDICAP (harness), of 125 sovs.; 2.30 class. Twelve furlongs and a half. Anon scr Editor scr Beautiful Rose scr Prince Pedro . scr Cyone scr Lindbergh ... scr Fifinella .... ser Brook Pointer scr Kanieri i. ser Bonny Rose .. scr Rochdale ser Bonny Locanda ser Allanora scr Erie Dazzle ... scr Kokana scr Brent Light . scr Charlie Lincoln scr. Royal AuduNonsuit ser bon scr Liberty Hall , ser Dice ser Nanette ser Wallace Logan ser Choysa scr Kawana .... scr Silver Sea ... scr Great Wilkes . 12 Musical scr Harold Logan 48 EXPRESS HANDICAP (harness), of 125 sovs. For unhoppled trotters; 2.33 class. Twelve furldngs and a half. Hoineleigh Girl scr Koro Peter .. 24 Oliver Nelson . ser Comfort 24 Plum Tree ... scr Quickfire 48 Tot Logau ... scr Miss Wilkes .. 48 Boneta scr Eva Reta .... 48 Alton Brook scr Midland .... 60 Royal Review scr Kyra 60 Nelson Parrish 12 Kitty Patch .. 84 Accumulator . 24 ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle), of 125 sovs.; 2.27 class. Eight furlongs and a half. Little Author . scr Alpine Melody scr Fifinella .... scr Beatrice LoSpotlight .... scr canda scr Idol Boy .... scr Fair Lad .... scr Nancy McKin- Lou Harold ... scr ney scr Queen’s Ferry scr Great Adven- Sedmere .... scr ture scr Wastewood .. 12 Pearl Logiin .. scr Pavlova .... 12 Bingen Wilkes scr Golden Dawn -4 Howdah scr Roger Lyon .. 36 Guy Pointer .. scr Harina ....... 48 Prince Chimes scr DOMINION HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs.; 2.21 class. Twelve furlongs and a half. Hackthorne .. scr Curfew Boy .. scr Locanda Boy., ser Nau Brent .... scr Blnscarth .... scr Thorpie scr Bessie Huou .. scr Dilworth 12 Kyana ser Athalone .... 24 Rose Marie ... scr Neerson 24 Wainoni ser Kreisler 24 Arikltoa scr Chef 24 Star Lady .... ser. Muriel de Oro 24 Gold Rush .... scr High Jinks .... 48 Becky Mine ... scr SUMMER HANDICAP (harness), of 170 sovs., for unhoppled trotters; 2.28 class. Fourteen furlongs and a half.

Tot Logan .... scr Oval ...." 12 Comfort scr St. Petrox 12 Quickfire ser Dillon S 24 Accumulator . scr -Golden Spray.. 36 Kitty Patch .. scr Wild Hebe .... 96 Kyra scr INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs.; 2.27 class. Fourteen furlongs and a half. Royal Comrade scr Howdah ser Nonsuit scr Vai Logan .... scr Young Author scr Robert Guy ... ser Pavlova scr Fair Lad scr Neerson scr. Bonny Rose .. scr Routine scr Sedmere scr Adoree scr Sunny Bob .... ser Nelsonian ... scr Lady Bee 24 Editor scr Apex 48 Anon scr Wineberry ... 48 GREY VALLEY HANDICAP (saddle), of 145 sovs.; 2.24 class. Ten furlongs and a half. Golden Dawn . scr Alpine Melody scr Spotlight .... scr Shirley Beta Gay scr McKinney scr Bessie Dillon . scr. Queen’s Ferry scr idol Boy .... gscr Listen In scr Harina scr Hinkler 12 Silver Sea .... scr Nan Brent .... 12 Clive Bell .... scr Tommy Dillon 12 Fair Dillon ... scr Nipper 36 DASH HANDICAP (harness), of 165 sovs.; 2.20 class. Eight furlongs and a half. Hackthorne ... scr Pet Locanda .. scr Golden Qro .... scr Guide Rangi . scr Biuseartii .... scr Gold Rush .... ser Del Oro ser Horotane .... scr Kyana scr Neerson 12 Wainoni ser Rose Marie .... 12 Audubon Lad . ser Muriel de Oro.. 24 Curfew Hoy ... ser Clief 24 Pearl Logan .. scr Kreisler 24 Thorpie scr

AUCKLAND MEETING

FREE ADVICE’S SUMMER CUP CHAMPION HANDICAP TO PRINCE POINTER By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, December 29. Fine but sultry weather favoured th» second day of the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting to-day and there was a good attendance. T'he track was slightly heavy from recent heavy rain. The totalisator handled £56,074, compared with last year, and for the two days £116,914, compared with £135,G07 10s. last year. Results: — OAK HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs. Two miles. 5 R. Peacocke’s Gold Sovereign, 72yds. behind (T. Roe) 1 IF. J. Docherty’s Etta Cole, 36yds. behind (F. Gilchrist) 3 12 R. A. McMillan's Bingen Starr, scr. (McMillan) 3

Also started: 2 Commander 'Bingen, 4 Kolmar, 13 Roma Bingen, scr.; 14 Some Jazz, 11 Anseline, 7 Appeal, 24yds. behind; 8 Sebisca, 36yds. behind; G Gold Star, 3 Floraliue, 48yds. behind; 9 Wimmera King, 60yds. behind; 10 Nelson Boy, 72yds. behind.

Gold Star took charge on the second round and staved off a challenge by Etta Cole in the straight, winning by three-, quarters of a length. Bingen Starr waa half a length away and Anseline was fourth. Time, 4min. 51 l-ssec.

TRAMWAY HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs.; 2.18 class. One mile and a half. 4 J. T. Barrett's Ribbonwood’s Last, „ , scr. (J. s. Shaw) 1 9 B. J. Mackie's Rieardo, ser.

„ (Mackie) 2 11 F. Young’s Lord Nepean. 12yds. behind (S. M. August) 3 Also started: 3 Bankhead. 10 Bawldv Locanda, 6 Concertina, 8 Horizon, 13 Maid of the Mountains, scr.; 2 Lingfield, 12 Napland, 12yds. behind; 7 Uncle Bert, 1 Hal Chimes, 5 Stanmoor, 24yds. behind. Entering the straight' Stanmoor broke, leaving Ribbonwood's Last and Ricardo in front. Won by half a length, five lengths separating second and third. Hal Chimt» was fourth. Time, 3min. 35sec. Horizon was upset.

CHAMPION HANDICAP, of 709 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 7 M. O’Brien's Prince Pointer, 36yds. behind (W. J. Tomkinson) 1 2 J. R. Corrigan’s Kohara, 12yds. behind (A. J. Corrigan) 2 1 E. J. Parke’s Gold Jacket, 12yds. behind (a. Bryce) 3 Also started: 8 Queen’s Own, 9 Talaro, 12yds. behind; 10 Jack Botts, 3 Cardinal Logan, 4 Jackie Audubon, 18yds. behind: 5 Padlock, 24yds. behind; 6 Great Bingen. 4 Jewel Pointer, 36yds. behind; 11 Peter Bingen, 48yds. behind.

Putting in a great run in the straight, Prince Pointer beat Kohara by a' neck. A similar distance separated Kohara and Gold Jacket. Cardinal Logan was fourth. Time, 2min. 46 4-ssec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs. Tvro miles. 2 J. H. Lloyd's Raima, 24yds. behind (W. Head) 1 4 G. A. Williams’s Ngatira, 96yds. be- ■ hind (Williams) 2 3 W. T. Turner’s Peter McKinney, 12 yds. behind (Turner) 3 Also started: 6 The Tartar, 3 Mutu, 36 yds. behind; 7 Tradesman, 4Syds. behind; 1 Young Blake, 144yds. behind, Peter McKinney was an early leader, but Raima took charge in the second round, getting home by a neck. Ngatira led Peter McKinney by three-quarters of a length. The Tartar was fourth. Tima 4minsT 50 4-ssec.

DOMININON HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. Two miles. 10 G. Paton’s All Bell, 12yds. behind (CockbiU) 1 3 W. J. Tomkinson’s Glide Away, 24yds. behind (Tomkinson) 2 2 R. Ward’s Harvest Child, 36yds. behind (M. Holmes) 3 Also started: 4 Invader,, 1 Evelyn Locanda, scr.; 7 Florent, 8 Gold Dial, 12yds. behind; 5 Daytime, 6 Nelson Tasker,’ 24 yds. behind; 9 Lady Dunmore, 11 Laplander, 48yds. behind. Gaining an early lead, All Bell held it to win by a long head from Glide Away, who came up fast on the outer. Harvest Child was half a length away, and Evelyn Locanda fourth. Time, 4min, '42sec.

SUMMER CUP HANDICAP fliarness), of 1060 sovs.; 4.30 class. Two miles. 2 McKendrick Bros.’ Free Advice, scr. (Bryce) 1 1 W. McDonald’s King Pointer, 12vds. behind (Hooper) 2 4 P. McCarthy’s Terence Dillon, 60yds. behind (Henderson) 3 7 R. C. Fisken’s Peterwah, 60yds. behind .(Fisken) 4 Also started: 8 The Abbey, 3 Dalmeny, scr.; 5 Dillon Huon, 6 Native Prince, 12yds. behind. Dillon Huon and Dalmeny led away, King Pointer keeping off Terence Dillon . closely.' These kept near the front, the latter two taking charge into the straight. ) Free Advice won by one length and a half, I King Pointer keeping offff Terence Dillon by a neck. Time, 4min. 40 2-ssec. EPSOM TROT HANDICAP (harness), of 600 sovs. Two miles. 1 M. O’Brien’s Young Blake, 72yds. behind (Tomkinson) 1 3 G. A’. William’s Ngatira, 24yds. behind (Williams) 2 1 G. J. Barton’s Elzear, 96yds. behind (A. J. Bryce) 3 Also started: 9 Napland. 8 Rose Bingen, ' 5 Tiger Salve, scr.; 7 Betty Moko, 12yds. behind; 4 Kempton, 48yds. behind; 2 Trampfast. 72yds. behind; 16 Native Star, 84yds. behind. Young Blake ran steadily, displacing Rose Bingen and Tiger Salve at the entrance to the straight, and won comfortably from Ngatira by a length, Elzear was a length and a half away, and Rose Bingen was fourth. Time, 4.43 2-ssec. RANFURLY HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. 2.14 class. One mile and a quarter. 6 T. C. Butcher's Wharcpiano, scr. (Edwards) 1 9 D. R. Revell’s Jean McElwyn. 36yds. behind (Withers) 2 2 GJ J. Barton’s Dalmeny, 24yds. behind (Tomkinson) 3 Also started: 8 Goldman, 7 Lady Dunmore, 12yds. behind; 1/Audacious, 4 The Shrew, 3 Loch Moigh, 24yds, behind; 5 Jack Potts, 54yds. behind. Wharcpiano led throughout, winning by three lengths, half a length separating secand and third. Audacious was fourth. Time, 2min. 54sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY By Telegraph.—Preris Association. Auckland, December 30. TAMAKI HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs. Four miles. Billy Carbine., scr Bright Light .. 24 Bingen Starr .. scr Some Jazz .... 24 Commander Sebisca 36 Bingen scr Etta Cole 48 Direct Action., scr Floraline .... 48 Kolmar scr Gold Star 4S Roma Bingen . scr Wimmera King 60 Spirit Bell .... scr Nelson 80y.... 72 yds. Gold Sovereign 96 bhd. Peter McKinney 96 Anseline .... 24 Raima 132 Appeal 24 Mutu 120 PARK HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs.; 2.18 class. One mile and a halt Admiral Lock scr yds. Hankhead scr. y bhd. Bingen King .. scr Glandore' 12 Concertina ... scr Lingfield 12 Maid of the Lord Nepean .. 12 Mountains scr Rieardo 12 Master Hula... scr Van Rich 12 Nelson Warplane .... 12 McCormack scr Ribbonwood’s Pitaroa ...... scr Last 24 Gold Dial 24 Invader 24 Harvest Child . 48 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), of 1000 sovs. Two miles. yds. Terence Dillon 48 bhd. Gold Jacket .. 48 Machine Gun . 12 Kolara 48 Cardinal Logan 24 Talaro 48 Padlock 24 Prince Pointer. 54 Peterwah .... 48 Jewel Pointer . 54 Queen’s Own .. 48 Great Bingen . 78 NEW YEAR HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. Two miles. Gold Dial .... scr Wharepiana ... 24 yds. Lady Dunmore 24 bhd. The Abbey .... 66 Jean McElwyn. 12 Free Advice .. 66 Glide Away ... 12 ASSOCIATION TROT HANDICAP (harness), of 600 sovs. Two miles. Napland scr Sister Beatrice. 60 Rose Bingen .. scr Trampfast ... 72 Tradesman ... scr Elzear 96 Tiger Salve .. ser Young Blake .. 96 yds. bhd. Ngatira Kempton 36

WINTON MEETING DESERT STAR WINS CHIEF EVENT By Telegraph.—Press Association. Invercargill, December 29. The annual meeting of the Winton Trotting Club was held to-day in dull weather and rain fell throughout the afternoon. The course was in a greasy state. There was a good attendance and the totalisator handled £32,906, against £15,462 last year. Results: — COMMISSIONER’S HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sots. One mile and a half. 14 W. McFelin’s Lily Harold, scr. (Owner) 1 11 W. Wallman's Sunchild, scr. (j. McConnell) 2 1 J. M. Stewart's Country King, scr. (Owner) 3 Also started: 5 Wavesoon. S Sunfire, 2 Wild Vovage, 6 Southern Light, 9 Reo Chimes, 13 Adios, 3 Wild Bingen, 15 Loch Carran, 16 Irish Queen, 10 Baker Girl, 12 Ellegro, 7 Erin's Fortune, 4 Cloverly, scr.; Won by a head, four lengths separating second and third. Wavesoon was fourth. Time, 3min. 34sec. SOUTH HILLEND HANDICAP (saddle), of 160 sovs. One mile and a half. 7 W. Ledingham's Snider, 24yds. behind (Owner) 1 2 Connelly and Langford's Victor Biugen. 96yds. behind .. (R. Townley) 2 12 A. Robertson,'s Jade, 108yds. behind (E. Mitchell) 3 Also started: 10 Blue Lady, 72yds. behind. including penalty: 17 Young Midge, 3 Merce Bingen. 16 Keen Derby, 13 Fortress, scr.; 5 Dummy Bingen, 14 Saxon. 4 Royal Starr. 12yds. behind; 6 Helen McGregor, 36yds. behind; 1 Bob Wilkes, 43 yds. behind; 9 Jock Bingen. 06yds. behind, including penalty; II Harold Moor. 72yds. behind; 15 Buck Up. 108yds. behind ; 8 Alpha Wilkes, 120yds. behind. Won by six lengths, five lengths separating second and third. Alpha Wilkes was fourth. Time. 3min. 43sec. WINTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs.; 4.46 class. Two miles. 4 C. Burnby’s Desert Star. 96yds. behind (A. McLellan) 1 2 W. Brady's Logan Hanlon, 12yds. behind (W. Gallagher) 2 6 L. J. Brown's Hush-a-bye. scr. (E. Edwards) 3 Also started: 11 Mariea. 10 Slump, 12 yds. behind: 3 Denver's Doll. 24yds. behind; 1 Nelson- McElwyn, 36yds. behind; 5 Revolt. 9 Hector's Own. 12 Miss Adonis, 60yds. behind: 8 Lenamhor. S4yds. behind: 7 Liberal, 96yds. behind, including penalty. Won by three lengths, one length separating second and third. Slump was fourth. Time, 4min. 37sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 160 sovs.; 3.37 class. One mile and a half. 1 T. W. Gutlsell's Llmosa, scr. (W. J. Gudsell) J 7 B. Rushton s Sunshade,. 12yds. behind (Owner) 2 2 Stephenson and McMath’s Playwave, scr (S. Edwards) 3 Also started: 8 Baker Boy, 5 Shady Spot, 12 Coy Bells, 11 Haere Ra. 9 Princess Thorpe. 3 Erin's Chance, 10 Musical Chimes, scr.; 4 Needles, 12yds. behind; 6 Hylas, 84 yds. behind. Won by a head, four lengths separating second and third. Shady Spot was fourth. Time, 3min. 32 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (harness), of ISO sovs.; 5.6 class. Two miles. 2 C. it. O'Connor's Peter Lin. 36yds. behind (T. Wallis) 1 T. A. McLellan's Sunspeck, scr. (Owner) 2 5 J. Keith’s Jock Bingen, 120yds. behind, incl. penalty (J. Dynes) 3 Also started: 7 Pattie Bingen, scr.: 8 Snider, 84yds. behind, incl. pen.: 12 Royal Starr, scr.: 10 Gardenella, 12yds. behind: 9 Bob Wilkes, 36yds. behind: 3 Victor Bingen. 96yds. behind; 4 Jade, 13 Buck Up, 11 Peter Boy, 108yds. behind; 6 Alpha Wilkes, 120yds. behind. Won by six lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Pattis Bingen was fourth. Time, 4min. 56 4-ssec. SPEEDWELL HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs.; 2.57 class. One mile and a quarter. 1 Harvey Brothers' Rita McKlnnev. scr. (J. Walsh) 1 2 W. Brady's Logan Hanlon, 12yds. behind (W. J. Gallagher) 2 10 S. Bates's Imperial Thorpe, scr. (Owner) 3 Also started: 4 Needles, 7 Northope, 9 Lady Freeman, 12 Sunbell, 5 Alva Lass, 6 Logan's Drive, scr.: 11 Streak. 3 Pleasant Wave, 12yds. behind; 8 Hector's Own. 72 yds. behind. Won by a short neck, two lengths separating second and third. Needles was fourth. Time, 2.58 3-5. • MEMBERS' MEMORIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. 6 J. A. and C. Sinaill’s Willie Wilkes, 12yds. behind (W. J. Gudsell) 1 2 G Dickson’s Meteor, scr... (S. Todd) 2 8 R and C. Rolton's Marvin Dillon, 24 yds. behind (W. Cosgrove) 3 Also started: 15 Woodburn CliimOs. 13 Reo Chimes. 4 Chimeaway, 14 Baker Girl. 3 County King, 9 Wild Voyage, scr.: 12 Fairwave. 72yds. behind, including penalty: I Sunchild, scr.. and Eiffel Tower, 24yds. be-

hind (coupled): 11 Black Pnar. scr-17 Weary Dillon. 10 Lady Zita, u Jolly Maili, "Avon by a length, two lengths separating second and third. Eiffel Tower was fourth. Time. 3.40 2-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP (saddle), of 200 sovs.: 2.22 class. One mile. 2 L. H. Jones's Honest Ned, scr. (S. Todd) 1 1 P. Gallagher’s Lou Thorpe, scr. (J. alsb) 2 5 R Townley’s Warcpa, 60yds. behind (Owner) 3 Also started: .1 Dawson Bingen. 12yds. behind, coupled with Lou Thorpe; 3 Imperial Thorne. 7 Baby Joan, scr.: 4 Sunstorm. 24yds. behind; 6 Miss Adonis, 36 vds. behind. Won by eight lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Baby Joan was fourthl Timo, 2.23.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs. Two miles. 12 Derby Lynn . scr Warplane .... Lady Lingfield .... 24 Barrington scr Stanmoor .... oh Reremal .... . scr Joy Bird Daytime 48 yds. 4 J bhd. Ricardo . 12 PREMIER HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Glide Away . . scr Dalmeny 21 Joy Bird . scr yds. Dillon Huon .. Ijocb Moigh ... 24 24 bhd. The Abbey .... 24 Davtime .... . 12 The Shrew .... 24 Goldman 1Ladv Dunmore 12 Petcrwah Gold Jacket ... 36 60 Audacious ... . 24 ONSLOW HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. One mile. Audacious ... . scr Native Prince. 24 Dalmeny .... scr Talaro 24 Dillon Htion . scr Cardinal Logan 24 Nelson Tasker scr Jackie Audubon 24 yds. Padlock 30 bhd. Great Bingen .. 36 Jean McElwyn 12 Peter Bingen .. 54