Sport of Racing

Evening Star, Issue 20056, 22 December 1928, Page 4

Sport of Racing

GALLOPS December 26.—'VVaipulrurau J.C. December 26, 27.~Dunedin J.O. December 26. 27,—Westland R.C. December 26. 27.—Taranaki J.C. December 26, 27, 29.—Manawatu 8.. C. December 26, 28, January 1, 2.—Auckland R.C. December 29, January 1, 2.—Greymouth J.C. January I.—Waikouaiti B.C. January I.—Wyndbam R.C. ■> January 1, 2—VVairarapa R.C. January 1, 2.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. January 1, 2.—Stratford R.C. January 1, 2.—Marion J.C. January 2, 3.—Southland R.C. TROTS December 26.—Gore T.C. December 26.—Ashburton T.C. , December 26, 27.—South Wairarapa T.C. December 26, 27.—Westport T.C. December 27, 29, 31.—Auckland T.C. December 29.—Winton T.C. December 31.—Inanjahua T.C. January 1, 2.—Canterbury Dark T.C. January 3.—Westland T.C. January 4, s.—Greymouth T.C. DJ.G. FIRST DAY ACCEPTORS The acceptors for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting are:— SUMMER HURDLES, SOOsovs. 15m.

WYHDUAi ACCEPTORS New Year Hurdles, l/osovs. 1m and sf.—Carinthia 10.11, Tunamoe 10.8, Cupidon 9.12, Jovial 9.8, Gayoma 9.1, Parader, Taramea 9.0. Victory Trot Handicap (harness), 1 Bosovs. Class 3.67. lm and 6f.—Jereldiore, St. George, Seahawk, Sunfire, Jolly Maid, Princess Thorpe, Musical Chimes, Bricklayer ser, Decoy Bells 12yds behind, Alva Lass, Needles, Sunshade, Coldstream Guard 24, Lucky Harold 96. Trial Plato, 145sovs. sf.—Some Signal 9.0, Wine Tray 8.7, Full Fling 8.2, Banner Boy 8.1, Some Toff 8.0, ( Remindful, Red Boa, Haulage, Jean ' Perkins, Resolute, Songbird, ViceAdmiral mare 8.0. Wyndham Cup, 500sovs. IJm. — Pink Note 9.0, Gay Sonnet 8.11, Booster 8.8, Queen Balboa 8.7, Royal Saxon 8.3, Rotor 7.8, Bilbo 7.5, Sarnia, Vaward, Bolzia, Arrowy, Equerry 7.0. Mimihau Hack Handicap, ICOsovs. 6f.—Lady Blue 9.0, Insolence 8.12, Arrowy 8.12, Cetchela 8.9, Red Racer 8.8, 8.6, Money Mint 8.0, Ace of Hearts. 8.0, Louise 7.10, Baffin Bay 7.10. President’s Handicap. 220sovs. 6f.— Booster 9.9, Black Duke 9.7, Rin-Tin-Tin 7.10, Royal Tractor 7.8, Some Rose 7.8, Money Mine 7.3, Eaton Bella 7.3, Battle Maid 7.0, Coomassie 7.0. Diggers’ Saddle Trot, 14Ssovs. Class 3.42. l}m. —Country King, Heart’s Desire, Erin’s Pet, Erin’s Own, Larsen (late Erin’s Paten), Imperial Bingen, BeTlwin, Real Home, Adois, Rosalecn, Baker Girl, Spot Locanda, Meteor scr, Chiming King 13yds behind, Mountain Queen 24, Overture 36, Suncross 36, Cesar 86, Winnie Chrysler 48, Kensitas 72. Visitors’ Hack Handicap, 160sovs. lm.—Camisader 9,2, Cupid’s Dart 8.12, Paris 8.7, Pilaster 8.2, Red Racer 8.2, Tak&ka 8.2, Pilose! 7.8, Salmo Salar, Attractive Lady, AH Smiles, Polling Day 7.7, mam nomnations Valley Handicap, lm.—Star Tractor, Kilbinue, BroadfieW, Lady M’Kenna, Green Cloth. Cambrian Handicap. 6f—Star Tractor, Aragona, Battle Screen, Frasquita, Town Major, Gay Fashion, Glass Jug, Barney Google. Lander Handicap. 6f.~Marbis, All British. Wingatni, Carnot, Lady Lizzie, Lady M'Kcnna, Wild Work, Green doth. Clare Memorial. 6f.—Brilliant Hope, Tardy, Town Major, Maloto, Gay Fashion, Lady Lizzie, Lady M'Kcnna, Barney Google, Billinagard. Dunstan Handicap. sf.—Star Tractor, Aragona*, Battle Screen, Broadfield, 'Attract, Gay Fashion, Lady Lizzie, (Wild Work. Manuherikia Trot (harness). lm, and if.—Lucky Star, Ahan, Patch Junior, Golden Thread, John Appear, Waitaki Boy, Stepalong, Bonny Boy. Rialto, Wee Daphne, Deirdre, Trenlhan, Amy . /' .

Coming Holiday Meetings

Poolburn Trot (saddle).,lm. —Massey Maid, Aban, Patch Junior, John Appear, Bonny Boy, Rialto, Gentle Mac, Wee Daphne, Gold Cap, Luvisca. Ophir Handicap. Of.—Star Tractor, Aragona, Broaclfield, Erasquita, Attract, Lady Lizzie, Lady M'Kounn, Baltinagard. Locholla Cup. IJm. —Brilliant Hope, Tardy, Town Major, Kilbirnie, Lady Lizzie, Lady M'Kcnna, Green Cloth, Barney Googlo. Matakanui Handicap. 6f.—Martin, All British, Wingatui, Carnot, Lady M'Komia, Wild Work. Spottis Handicap. Of.—Star Tractor, Aragona, Broadfield, Town Major, Gay Fashion, Glass Jug, Green Cloth, Barney Googlo. Oniakau Handicap. Gf.—Star Tractor, Battle Screen, Attract, Gay Fashion, Lady Lizzie, Ballinagard.

New Year Trot (harness). 2m.— Lucky Star, Aban, Patch Junior, Golden Thread, John Appear, Waitaki Boy, Rialto, Wattle Patch, Dcirdre, Gold Cap, Queen Wilkes, Erin’s Chance, Amy Logan. Vincent Trotting Stakes (saddle). Ijm.—Massey Maid, Abana, Patch Junior, John Appear, Bonny Boy, Rialto, Gentle Mac, Bina Logan, Trovillian, bay gelding by Rothschild— Experience mare. AUCKLAND SCRATCHING Shot Silk was scratched for the Robinson Handicap at the Auckland Racing Club’s Meeting at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. CANTERBURY PARK TROT HANDICAPS Introductory Handicap, 2uosovs; for unhoppled trotters. 11m.—Oval, Our Lorna, Koro Peter scr, Lonesome 12yds behind, Pieter Timmerman, Repute, Molly Molloy, Carclo 24, New Metford 36, Sea Queen GO, Groat Amazon, Lady Fan, Young Carbine 72. Templeton Handicap, 225sovs. 14m. —Sylvie Logan, Baron Bingen, Kate Logan, Hard Knock’s, Audrey Dillon, Lord Bountiful, Vihota, Audience, Apex ser, Nan Brent, Horotane, Springtime, Loco, Young Bingen, Sonoma Child, Kiowa, Winter Audubon, Pot Locanda 12yds behind, Binscarth, Becky Mine 24, Alboua, Great Triumph 36, Erin’s Royal, Muriel d’Oro, Dick Logan, Chef 48, St. Bridget 60, Firpo 72, Wakatana 84. Canterbury Handicap, I,lOOsovs. Class 4.29. 2m.—Talent see, Money Spider, Quality, Western King, Logan Park 12yds behind, Kingscraft, Irfignn Chief, Author Jinks, Vesuvius 24, Waitaki Girl GO, Ahuriri 72. Lyttelton Handicap (saddle), 22 3 sovs. l^m.—Fair Dillon, Direct Chimes, Roklena, Lord Bountiful, Great Abdallah, Locanda Lu, FJorrie Pointer, Jackie Logan scr, Glenrowou. Star Lady, Mercury, Golden Author, Kiowa, Nipper_ 12yds behind, Avonwood, Logan King, Donard 24, Mavis Wood. Alvina 36, White Sun, Krcisler 48. Sunfish S 4.

Stewards’ Handicap, 300sovs. For unhoppled trotters. , 2m.—Merviu Junior, Nelson Ata scr,’Katutc, Nighborn, Wild Hebe, Bonny Belmont 21 yds behind, Leu Wood, Nourtmihal, Our Lady 36, Sarsaparilla, Kerwood 801 l 48, Duke Bingen 72, Audominion 84, Bonny Spec 96. Islington Handicap, 300suvs. IJm. —Fashion Queen, Kotnku Jack, Genuine, Lady MatcJdigbt, Orphan, William the Great, Dundas Boy scr, Jolly Chimes, Pluto, Trimmer, Firelight, Acre 12yds behind, Golden Bubbles, Zenith, General Bingen, Away, Fight Ever, Logan hoi me 24, Black Admiral, Golden Devon, Countryman 36, Aoron 48, Bonny Logan 60. Railway Handicap (saddle). 250-sovs. Im.—Chef, St. Bridget, Sungleam, Shadowland. Dick Logan, Succession, Sunfish, Wnito Sun scr, Milo Minto, Okoura, Bing Boy, Sahib, Bingen hid, Loburn, Granite City 24yds bchihd, Darknite 36, Countryman 60.

Au Revoii’ Handicap, 300sovs. lm.— Lord Bingen, Groat Triumph, Searchlight Lad scr, Fashion Queen, Harold Burwood, Arran Chief, Dillon Gold, Lady Matchlight, Orphan, Avenger 12yds behind, Firpo, Mato o’ Mine, Granite City, Omaha 24, Golden Devon, Loganholmo 48, Logan Chief 84. HAWKE’S BAY ACCEPTORS Ofatara Junipers’ Flat, lOOsovs. lim. —Admiral Codrington 10.2, Bisogne 9.12, Braeman 9.9, First Prince, Jen, Gordon Swift, Belgian Queen 9.7, Wilmorcana, Ilaukauponga 9.2, Heather Blend, Damon, Chrishna 9.0. Hastings Handicap, 140sovs. 61f.— Rapine 9.13, Huikai 8.13, Queen's Choice 8.3, Epistle 8.1, Rond Hog 7.4, Mysturn 7.0. Juvenile Handicap, 140sovs. sf. Lordlike 7.13, Don Quixote, Best Friend, Grand Parade 7.7, My Own, San Qnex, Adopt, Cuticle 7.4, Winloch 7.3, Gay Virginia, Te Awha, Wedding Bells 7.0. President’s Handicap, 175sovs. Ijm. —Kick OIF 9.0, Star God 8.9, Superb King 8.8, Palo Star 8.6, Tanagra 8.3, Gold Bag 7.8, Road Hog 7.5, Keen 7.0. Waipiata Handicap, 120sovs. lm.— Repay 8.13, Abisogne 8.12, Plinunorton 8.9, Jen, First Prince 8.6, Goodwill 8.3, Torero, Sylvan Dell 8.2, Imperial Fame, Whakaro, Ahalamax 8.0. Havelock Flying Handicap, 140sovs. 6f.—Royal Lineage 9.0, Kaihora 8.11, Arrow Boy, Knightliko 8.9, Repay 8.2, Plimmorton 7.12, Night Witch, King’s Jest, Master Cynic, Charroaline 7.9, Delude 7.8, Golden Shadow 7.7, Brown Sugar 7.7, Break o’ Day 7.7, Winnington 7.4, King Barm, Chopin 7,2, Baby Prince, First Ruler, Blue Mist, Bornera, High Court, Merry Mixture 7.0. Stewards’ Handicap, IGOsovs. 6f.— Joy King 9.6, Aston 8.1, Lipsol, Epistle 7.7, Millais 7.6, Arrow Boy 7.0. Mahora Maiden, lOOsovs. AU Bst. sf.—Last Mark, Gold Medal, Whakaotirangi, Bernera, Mothplano, Monetize, Good Cheer, filly by Aero, Ruse de Guerre, Town Section, Golden Area, Tutira, Ngahuru, Sylvan Doll, Irish Court, Speedaway, Joskin, Blackpool, Triaogne, Princess Elizabeth, Bayd’Or, Merry Mixture. WINTOM TROT ACCEPTORS Commissioners’ Handicap, ISOaovs. l^m.—Lily Harold, Sunfire, Wavesoon, Allegro, Baker Girl, Country King, Irish Queen, Adois, Red Chimes, Cleverly, Loch Carron, Erin’s Fortune, Sunchild, Princess Pointer, Wild Bingen, Southern Light, Mona Bingen, Wild Voyago scr, Weary Dillon 24yds behind, Marvin Dillon 24. South Hillend Handicap (saddle), 160sovs. Trotters only. T)m. —Young Midge, Merce Bingen, Blue Lady, Fortress, Pattie Bingen, Keen Derby scr, Dummy Bingen 12yds behind, Saxon 12, Royal Star 12, Snider 24, Helen, M'Gregor 36, Boh Wilkes 48, Jock Bingen 60, Harold Moor 72, Victor Bingen 96, Jade 108, Buck ITp 108, Alpha Wilkes 120. Winton Trotting Club Handicap (harness), 400sovs. Class 4.46. 2tn. —Limosa, John Dee, Husha-bye, Stockade Junior, Auto scr, Sunshower,

Streak, Slump, Murinca, Logan Hanlon 12yda behind, Denver's Doll 24, Nelson M'Elwyn 86, Hylas 60, Revolt, Miss Adonis, Hector’s Own 60, Liberal, Warepa 72, Lcnamhor 84, Desert Star 96. Speedwell Handicap, 200« m. Class 2.67. Im.—lmperial Thorpe, Needles, Northope, Logan’s Drive, Reta M'Kinney, Lou Thorpe, Alva Lass, Sunbcll, Lady Freeman, Glen Wilkes scr, Streak, Stonkndo Junior, Pleasant Wave, Logan Hanlon, Denver’s Doll 12vds behind, Sunshower, Nelson 72.

Stewards’ Handicap, JGOsovs (class 3.37). IJm.—Lady Zita, Plnyvrave, Musical Chimes, Princess Thorpe, Shady Spot, Erin’s Chance, Southern Light, Coy Bella, Baber Boy, Haem Ra, Limosa, Needles, Sunshade scr, Lou Thorpe 12yds behind, Nclbar 24, Sunbell 36, Hylas 84. President’s Handicap, ISOaovs. Class 5.C. 2m.—Combine, Sunspcck, Royal Star, Pattie Bingen, Snider scr, Ruby Bingen 12yds behind, Oardenolla 12, Peter Lin, Bob Wilkes 3G, Jook Bingen 48, Victor Bingen 96, Buck Up, Jade, Peter Boy, Alpha Wilkes 120. Members’ Handicap, ISOsovs. Tim. —Lily Harold, Sunfire, Country King, Fairwave, Reo Chimes, Black Friar, Cleverly, Chimeaway, Baker Girl, Sunchild, Wild Bingen, Meteor. Woodburn Chimes, Nona Bingen, Wild Voyage scr, Willie Wilkes 12yds behind. Lady Zita, Jolly Maid, Weary Dillon, Marvin Dillon, Eiffel Tower 24, Auto 36. Farewell Handicap (saddle). 200sovs. Class 2.22. Im.—lmperial Thorpe, Baby Joan, Honest Ned, Lon Thorpe scr, Olon Wilkes. Dawson Bingen 12yds behind, John Dee, Snnstorm 24. Miss Adonis 36, Liberal 48, Wilma Dillon, Marinca 48, Warepa 60. SOUTH WAIRARAPA TROT ACCEPTORS Trial Handicap, lOOsovs. Class 3.50. IJm. —Rita Thorpe, Huia Lomond, Kate Logan. Gang Awa, Black Pip, Clive DiUon, Hardy Jack, Olatrice, Bonny Light, Ambloside, All Red scr, Huia Maid 60yds bhd. Bey Handicap, lOOsovs. Class 0.40. lim.—El Direct, Waipuke, Security, Louie Dillon, Logan’s Pride, Lady Author scr, Huia Maid 24yds bbcl, Black Ballin, Ngahuia 48, MatengaGO, Lady Jewel 72, Our Nancy 96. Wairarapa Cup Handicap, 250sovs. Class 4.50. 2m.—Danny Boy, Crusader, Hilltop, Great Delight, Electric Gold, George the Fourth, Native Hero scr, Baron Bingen 12yds bhd, Sailor Boy 24, Zella 48, Jupiter (late Pegasus), Hal Huon 72. Boxing Day Handicap (saddle), 100 sovs. Class 2.30. Im.—Reality, Clive Dillon, Bessie Bingen, Alexis, Waipuke scr, Golden Morn 12yds bhd, Richmond Lass 24, Mary Brown .36, Halmorc 48, Waitepopo, Matcnga, Gold Caste 60. Clareville Handicap, 125sovs. Class 3.36. Tjm.—Good Lady, Great Delight, Zolock Wood, George the Fourth scr, Welcome Pearl, Baron Bingen, Our Nancy 12yds bhd. Sailor Boy, Kama 24, Cora Tacks, Jupiter (late Pegasus) 43. Summer Handicap. lOOsovs. For unhoppled trotters. Class 3.54. Tim, Flora Volo. Tamahino, Pilot scr, Nelson’s Request 12yds bhd. Members' Handicap, lOOsovs. For unhoppled trotters. Class 5.10. 2m.— Flora, Volo, Tamahine, Nelson’s Request scr. Beu Bingen 72vds hhd, Hardy Grattan 132. President’s Handicap, lOOsovs. Class 3.7. Tfia. —Rita Thorpe, Kate Logan, Security, Billy Brent, Louie Dillon, Hardy Jack. Logan’s Pride,_ Olatrice, El Direct, Bonny Light. Waipuke scr, Golden Morn 12yds hhd. Drift Wave, Black Pip 36, Danny iWv 48, Lady Jewel, Gold Caste 60, WAIRARAPA ACCEPTORS Tauheronikau Stakes, L'JU.sovs. of. All B.S.—Water Spear, Administration, Hygrade, Baskior, _ Spearin, Greenfield, Reflecto, Projection. Blackeved Sue, Kiriana, Arikinui, linakea Girl, Shortly, Kentish Lady, Bicker, Spearmain, Mint Bello, Sambur, Tourist, Shona, Ravine, Wee Knight, Athol Spear, Austerity, Acre, Temperance, Guide Light, Sir Spear. Feather Welter Handicap, ISOsovs. 7f.—Rotowhero IU.S, Freeze Out, Boise 1 one 9.11, Billion 9.8, General Wai 9.6. Mandarine 9.5, Volplane 9.2, Dormod, Kipdale, St. Melba, Tripos, Kotahi, Eka, Agreeable, Reflector, Ngarangi, Degree 9.0. Nursery Handicap, Kosovs. of.— First Money 8.7, Duellona 7.11, Hunting Call, Arizona Lad, Ex Dodo, Count Palatine, Ben Hnr, Tobacco, Land Push 7.9, Emotion 7.7, Painting, Grand Blow, Hot Springs, Courtlike, Aero, Elevina, Becky Sharp, Rule Britannia, Lady Rene, Roman Lake, Miss Desmond, Catilex 7.4. Wairarapa Cup, SOOsovs. Tim and 60yds.—Hynanna 9.11, King Midas, Seatownß.6, David Garrick 8.3, Nightmarch, Black Mint 8,2, Doree 8.1, Clarinda 7.10, Panther 7.5, Kilmezzo 7.3, Ten, Rowley 7.2, Thornhill, Stanchion, Rotowhero, Twink, Borsalene, Imarosebud 7.0.

Kaiwaiwai Handicap, 200sovs. 6f.~ Nightmarch 9.1, Cailamraore, Helotis 8.3, Silver Coot 8.2, Miss Ransom, Banket, Royal Duke 7.10, Rameses 7.8, Lady Ideal 7.0. Wairaraipa Hack Handicap, 250sovs. lm.—Spearmiss 8.7, Rotowhero 3.6, Rabbi 7.13, Motoa Wonder, Courageous 7.9, Imarosebud 7.8, Cloyne, Bissau 7.5. Rory Mor 7.4, Mandarine 7.3, King Quex 7.2, Volplane, Hyraestrason 7,0.

Warded Handicap, 200sovs. 7f. — King Midas 9.11, Royal Game 9.4, Inferno 9.4, Kilmezzo 8.9, Rameses 8.6, Deluge 7.11, Dccov Bird 7.9, Maui 7.8.

Wharckaka Handicap, 165aova. 6f. —Veronese 9.4, Q.uantum 8.8, Noteworthy 8.0, Rabbi 7.13, Miss Gowrie, KrOnkura 7.11, Baskier 7.10, Moutoa Wonder 7.9, The Dove 7.6, Greyniist 7.6. Cloyne 7,5, Second Thought, Waterspcar, Mint Belle, Callngaiu, Red Glow 7.0. STRATFORD ACCEPTORS Trial Stakes, lOOsovs. 6f (special weights).—Havering, Iciogne, Patrolet, Emberalto, Kaha, Itomona, Llanore, Campoio, Merscis, Akama, Kentish Lad, Archieval, 1/oyal Tour, Antagonis gelding. Wiseacre, Edulof, Corwen, Black Odin, Thersa Beil, Tariki. High-weight Hack Handicap, 200 sovs. 7f.—Royal Acre 9.8, Onward 8.13, Awairaka 8.12, Glen Star 8.11, Whisogno 8.7, Airtight 8.6, Always 8.4, Calamine, To Karere, Miss Akaka, Fine Acre, Patrolet, Potonga 8.0. Stratford Cup, TOOsova. 14m. — Bright Glow 8.9, Seatown 8.8, Yoma 8.3, Mint Leaf 7.10, Siaosi 7.8, Lady Limond 7.8, Royal Mint 7.6, Manly 7.3, Anolo 7.3, Weuday, The Swell, Orazone, Limosa, Miss Mercia, Alonsoa, Glena Bay, Sovena, Plying Shot 7.0. Ohura Hack Hurales, 200sova. IJm. —Horomea 10.10, Polyphemus 10.9, Airtight 10.2, Gala Day 10.1, Glongariff 10.1, San Fera 9.13, Royal Acte 9.9, Quillfire 9.2, Berinthia 9.0. Juvenile Handicap, 200sovg. sf. Lady Quex 9.3, Calapat 8.13, Cool Mint 8.4, Flying Bingo 8.0, Llanore 7.13, Calamine, Archieval 7.11, Tane 7.10, Golden Morn, Potency 7.7, Our Nancy, Airway 7.4, Anbridge, Potchaae, Pobcloon, Banbridge 7.3, Black Odin, Golden Flower, Monolou 7.0. Douglas Handicap, 300sovs. 6f.—Te Atiawa 8.0, ilidgemount 7.13, Paul Lucerne 7.10, Whenuantii, Hipp 7.8, Monaghan 7.5, Melissa 7.1, Takutaraa, Quillfire, Lucy Rose, Seastar, Nastori, Flying Shot 7.0. Midhurst Handicap, 200sovs. B_i±'. — Comet 9.0, Kawhakma 8.9, Miss Mercia 8.0, Onward, Glcnstar 7.12, Airtight 7.7, Always 7.5, Sovena 7.3, Gasnapper 7.1, Tangcrim, Iciogne, Viburnum 7.0.

Railway Hack Handicap, SOOsovs. 6f.—Denier 8.8, Lady Quex 8.7. Richfield 7.11, Partial Eclipse, Cool Hint 7,9, Luminary, Fancy Boy, Green Acre 7.8, Monsogno 7.6, Rillet 7.2, Joke Form, Fort Alice, Tangerim, Monoie Finely, Therdsa Bell, Corwan, Tamatero 7.0. AUCKLAND FORECASTS (.Sfbcui, to thr ' Stab.'] AUCKLAND, Deccmbci - 21. On Wednesday next another Auckland Cup (the richest stake given to a galloping race in New Zealand) will bo entered up in turf history. Unfortunately the three best handicappers in the dominion—Rapine, Star Stranger, and Rapier—are not included in the list, but good horses in Count Cavour (runner-up three successive years) and Laughing Prince are at top with 8.12 a piece. Should the Count prevail his victory would In. extremely popular. Laughing Prim-, is a solid galloper with a line record. Mask is another lino galloper, but it, the past has always done best at a journey loss than two miles. Oratris on 121 b more than the weight with which she won the Now Zealand Cup is a sturdy stayer, and is sure to go a lino race. On the same mark arc two tiptop, handioappers in Vertigern and Goshawk. The latter has three victories to his credit in his last three starts, a fact which alone entitles him to great respect, although ho ha? yel to essay a two-mile feat. The present favourite is the Englishbred Hoylake, who is such a bold galloper and good stayer that he should hold a bandy position throughout. Transformer docs not appeal, but Talisker is a possibility from the same stable as Vertigern. Gorinas is a good sort, whoso preparation does not suggest he will see out two miles, otherwiea ho would hare been a dangerous candidate.

The 7s,t brigade comprises Catkin. Desert Glow, Eh Timi, Papatu, Tidal, and Thursby. Of the sestet Catkin and Papatu may do best, but they are unlikely to bo in strong demand. The most fancied arc Hoylake, Goshawk, and Oratris.

There are some brilliant sprinters in the second leg of the double, the Railway Handicap, and many considei Paganelli (9.0) the equal of that great sprinter Aussie (9.6), and if both are w r ell placed after the barrier rises a battle royal will ensue. Ciraabuc, Awarore, and Silvermine are on 8.12, and of the trio recent form points to the Stewards’ winner Silvermine. From 8.12 to 8.0 there are several smart sprinters, of which the most fancied is Bright Glow, a mare with an undeniable chance. Under 8.0 are useful light-weights in Nancy Leo (7.8), Consent (7.4), White Wings (7.4), and Jolly Money (7.0). White Fang is another possibility. In fact, the race is full of them, hut it will not be surprising to see the public summing up their chances this way: Paganelli, Bright Glow, Aussie. There are plenty to choose from in the Queen’s Plate, a race in which there are several horses working their way into real company. A trio with good credentials is Cashier, Briar Root, and Gold Money. Not since 1901 has_ an Aucklandtrained two-year-old lifted the Foal Stakes, and the unbeaten Supremacy will bo set a severe test to credit the north with another victory, as Honour, Speed Light, and Gold Tinge have to bo reckoned with. On form shown in the dominion the best supported may be: Honour, Speed Light, Supremacy. Those who believe in the bigger the field the greater the certainty should hot with confidence in |ho Robinson Handicap, in which thirty-two hacks are engaged, of which Phillipie, Vallar, and High Faintin’ will not lack friends.

Three expected to go well in the Nursery Handicap (which has drawn a. Held of twenty-one to contest the five furlongs flutter) are Gcmlight, Desert Song, and Love Call. There is bound to bo spirited hotting for the final event, the Christmas Handicap, as many of the twentyseven engaged can go u mile really well. Tf form is any criterion Produce, Red Heckle, and Perception will comprise the favourite division. TURF IN AUSTRALIA PROMINENT JOCKEY DISQUALIFIED MELBOURNE, December 21. W. Duncan, Victoria's leading jockey, was to-day disqualified for haying approached the owner of a ticket in a certain sweep for a share ot the winnings on Maple in the event ot that horse winning the last Melbourne Cup. His license has been withdrawn during the pleasure of the V.R.C. Committee.

st. lb. st. lb. Troilus ... 10 13 Runcase ... 9 9 Carinthia... 10 11 Jovial 9 0 Rangitahi 10 8 Gayoma ... 9 0 funamoe... 10 5 SALISBURY HANDICAP. SOOsovs. 1m. Page Boy 9 1 Star .Raid 7 13 Arrowy ... 8 10 Tombroney 7 12 Paris 8 5 Lady Money Peer 8 2 M‘Kenna 7 7 Phastar ... 8 1 Rotores ... 7 7 Honeycomb 8 1 All Tardy 8 1 Comment 7 7 DUNEDIN HANDICAP (for two-year-olds), 225sovs. 5f. Nedda 8 12 Cossack Francolin 8 6 Chief ... 7 3 Stealth 8 3 Blue Metal 7 1 Dutch Jack o’ Money ... 8 2 Hazeldean 7 1 Colonel Leading Ques ... 7 4 Boy 7 0 Solmar 7 8 The Graphic 7 0 Captivate 7 3 OTAGO HANDICAP, 450sovs. Ijrn. Pink Not© 8 13 Lucy Queen BalLocket 7 11 boa 8 2 Sarnia 7 0 Royal Yaward ... 7 0 Sason ... 8 0 TRIAL STAKES, ITOsovs. 7f. Busy Lad 8 6 Filosol 8 2 Singer 8 6 Salmo Salnr 8 2 Stnngbow 8 6 Jjady Lizzie 3 1 Thurlow ... 8 6 Miss Marco 8 1 West Dome 8 6 Louise 7 11 Win© Tray 8 2 On Watch t 11 Broadfield 8 2 FEDERAL HANDICAP, 800sors 6f. Black Duke 9 7 Royal Booster ... 9 6 Tractor i (J Gay Sonnet 9 6 Wingatui... 7 0 King Money Mine 7 5 Balboa ... 8 13 Eaton Bells 7 4 Circulation 8 9 Brightling 7 0 Rin Tin Tin 7 10 Coomassio 7 0 BURNSIDE HANDICAP, ITOsov Of. Meadow Some SigLark 9 10 nal 8 6 Latin Singer 8 2 Quarter 9 5 Filosol 8 2 Proud Stringbow 8 0 Knight 8 12 Win Abbey 8 0 Waving Corn 8 7 Lady Lizzie 8 0 Killorna ... 8 7 OTOKIA HANDICAP, 225sovs. 1m. Town Bank 9 5 Camisader 8 0 Taboo 9 3 Valdamo ... 8 0 'Apache 8 6 Equerry ... 8 0 Kilraoyler 8 2