HOLIDAY RACING

Evening Star, Issue 20372, 2 January 1930, Page 5

HOLIDAY RACING

New Year Meetings

Gallops and Trots

WAIKOUAITIt

A RECORD GATHERING TABJO WINS THE SUP The most successful -meeting -on record was held, by the Waikouaiti Racing Club yesterday. The uunuy ..morning attracted ’ thousands of visitors' from'Dtmedin , and the north to the popular country' course, and ; although blustering * wimL and 7 occasional show-: era wore experienced throughout the, day, the’weather: was-pleasant. Two years jfago : the ;< club .nearly {touched: £24,000 in its totalisator in▼ostmeints: if Yesterday‘£2‘l,o6G 10s was. passed through:,the machine, and the crowded;enclosures' reflecte d the record rate takings." ; The. racing _was interest- . jng; ’Taboo;iwoir. .the Waikouaiti Cup 'convincingly;' and’El .Bo i . scored .a double.. ■; The'meetrng was very well, managed. All races were run off 1o scheduled ■' time.: The course was cnly in fair order," and was heavy after the: recent rains. Some attention iwill need to be paid 'to the course before the next meeting;' as, ,-fon harness _ trots, ’it provides far, from, sound going; The two. ' trotting .events , were packed with thrills, accidents occurring in both races. Mr \V. B. Freeman’s starting . was good on the small course, and Mr W. F. Dunne.: hoisted 'the numbers promptly!'and accurate l y. Mr P. Toomey '(the president) and his stewards had every detail running smoothly, and the entertainment of the guests was well carried out. Mr . James M'Gill had a busy day as secretary. TRIAL PLATE, ISOsovs ; ■ second 30, third 10. 6f. Weight 8.10. 3 Mr S. ; G. Ware’s ch g CAPTIVATE (Grandcomt—Peg o’ My Heart), 3yrs (W. Cooper'. 1 ■ 7—Mr W. Gardiner's b: f Corn Queen, 3yrs (I. Tilson) 2 s—Mr D.’ ,P- Wilson’s b g Captain’s Gift, 3yrs {A.,E. Didham) ... 3 ; Others:, —Bon . Waif (J r . T. -Humphria),' I’Solmuri (R. M’Lellan), .10 Saxio (J;. Burns), 6 Stringbow (11. Anderton), 9 Crown Mystery (J. Pat-, terson),i'2. Quin, Opal (J. Kerr) 8 Joy ■ , Bridge (W. Dixon). Won by two lengths; length and a-ha!f between second and third. Quin Opal was fourth. Time. 1 min 20 l-ssec. BRAYMEMORIAL HANDICAP, second, 40, third 20. of. ■ I—Messrs. Lihdsay and Smith’s ■ch m ; EL . BOA ; (Balboa —Ell Sorolla). ■ Gyrs, 8.7 (W. Cooper) ... “ 1 4 Mr R. Green’s/bm Meithi, 4yrs,. 7.2 (L. DalyT ..■Y'L.. 2 8-r-Mr A. Aubrey’s ch g Mount Boa, 6yrs, 8.5, car. 8.0. (J. Dwyer) 3 Others: 6 Royal Tn.ctof 8.9 (J. Kerr),’7 Tripaway 8.8 (I. Tilson), 3 Attractß.s (R. M'Lellan), 2 Solgele 7.9 (J. Burns), 5 Wig Wag 7,0 (L. Woolford). Won by three lengths; one anda-holf lengths,, between secor.d and third; Wig Wag was fourth. .Time, Imirs 4 4-ssec. ■ ' WALKO J AITI CUP, SOOsovs and cup valued at 50gs, presented by Mr J. A. Ainge ; second 75, third 50. 1 jm. 7 1-—Mr L. Kelcher’s ch g TABOO (Solferino—Rena ill’s Daughter)’ aged, 9.2 ([. Tilsofa) ... 1 3 -Mr J. Lindsay’s b g John Bradbury, aged, 7.11 (W. Cooper) 2 4 Mr W. Gardiner’s b ra Waving Corn, 4yrs' (L. Daly) ... ... 3 Others: 3 Tembroney 7.0 car. B.it) ' (A. E. Didham), 6 Tardy 7.0 (J. Dwyer), 5 Stealth 7.3 (L. Wooltord). Won by three lengths; four lengths between second and third. ' Stealth was fourth. Time, 2min 15 3-ssec. NEW YEAR TROf? HANDICAP, 185sovs ; second 35; rthird 20. In harness . IJm. .: ■' 5 Mr.-J. F, O’Connell’s hr m KIN- < KEY:- DILLON- (Harold DilTon—Molly M'Kinney), aged, 84yds (owner) .. . ;. ... i 1 .j.: ,B—Mr T. Nl- Brosnan’s: ch m Golden Vale, aged, 12yds (F. I’. • s Brosnan) • J; 4—Mr R. A. M‘Dowell’s b g Pando Pointer, aged (Owner) ... ■... 7 f| ~v ’ Others: 2 Tiny 3ingen scr • and Hawksbury’s Pride 60yds, 7 Auto scr, ; _T - Lady Zephyr, 8 Dillon Bird scr, 9 - B.!mie Bingen scr, 11 Ambition 12yds. • • Won , by’.-eight. lengths, similar distance between second and third. Tiny Bingen was fourth. Times: 3min 45sec, Sinin 53 3-ssec, 3min 68sec. HIGHWEI6HT HANDICAP, 185sovs: second 35; 'third 15. Im. 1— Mr W. Parson's b g MASTER CLARENCE iClarenceaux—- / Reg Queen), 6'yrs, 10.0 ,(G. f Tilson) ... .. ... ... ... i 2Mr H. S. /Orbell’fi ch, m Tardy, syrs, 9.11 (H. Anderton) ... 2 4—Mr 6. J. Barton’s, b m Royal . Flower, 4yrs, 9.5 (W. Cooper) 3 Others: 3 Heather Lad 10.1 (J. Kerr), 7 Court Jester 9.6 (T. Smith), 6 Green Cloth 9.0 (W. Dixon), 5 Felony 9.0 (J. T. Hrmphris). Won by four lengths; three lengths between second and third. Green Cloth was fourth. T.me, Imin SOsec. HAWKESBURY HACK HANDICAP, ISOspvs; second 35; third 20. 6f. 3 Mr A. Aubrey’s ch g MOUNT BOA (Balboa—Ell Sorella) 6yxs, 8.9 (A. E. Didham) ... 1 ‘t —Mr H. S. Orbell’s b m Wig Wag, 4yrs, 8.2 (L. Daly) ... ... 2 ‘ .I—Mr T. 0. Robinson’s br m Bonrose/ 4yrS, 8.1) (1. Tilson) ... 3 Others; 4 Miss Marco 7.12 car. 7.7 (J. Dwyer),. 5 Crossbow 7.10 (W, 'Cooper), 6 Colonel Quex 7.10 car. 7.7 (L. Woolford). Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length between second and third. Miss Marco was fourth. Time, Imin 18sec. DOMINION TROT HANDICAP, 185 sovs; second 35; third 15. In saddle. Im. ' 10—Mr F. Taverner’s b g GUY BINGEN (Gi.y Parrish—Effie Bingen), 4yrs, scr (R.; M'Ewen) ... ... 1 13—Mr J. S. Miller’s b m Aviatrix, 6yrs, scr (G. Aitchison) 2 3—Mr L. C. Morrison’s »'; g Almont Cling, syrs, 34yds (J. O’Connell) ... ... 3

1 At the majority ol meetings h aid throughout the dominion yesterday - the totafisato!* investments showed an increase on those for ' last New Year’s Day. Results of the racing in detail:—

Others: 11 Chimes, scr, 16 Benbow scr, 9 Great Scott scr, 7 Tiny Bingen . scr, 13 Auto scr, 2 Travis Wdkes scr and [Ambition 12yds, bracketed, 5 Elite Bingen ,scr, 12 Tingles ( i scr !; and Sungleam 96yds, bracketed, 8. Radio scr, 4 Golden Vale 1 12yds, 6 Wallace Mac 12yds, 14 Golden .Chimes 24yds, 15 Sasan 36yds, 1 (K thcria 36yds.’ Won by six • lengths; five lengths between: second and third. Gold Chimes-was fourth. Times: 2min 27 2-ssec, !2min 28 3-ssec, 2min 27 4-ssec. ORBELL STAKES, 215sovs; second ‘ 45; third 20.; 7f. 1— Messirs Lindsay .and Smith’s‘ch .m EL BOA (Balboa—Ell Sorella), syrs,. 9.2 (W. Cooper) .;. 1 2Mr H. Divers’s ch g : Stealth, 3yrs, 9.6 (F- Voight) ... ... 2 7—Mr W. D. M'Dougall’s br m ; Miss Marco, aged, 7.7; car 7.2 (N. J. Dwyer) ... 3 Others: 5 Evening 9.3 ,(W. Dixon), 3 Waving Corn 9.2 (H. Anderton), 3 Court Jester 8.3 (L. Dnly). 4 Solgele ,7.10 car. 8.3 J (A. E; Didham), 6 Solmuri ,7.7 car. - 7.4 (L. Woolford). ’ Won by a nose; length between second'and third. Waving Corn was fourth. Time, Imin 34 2-ssec. . NOTES OH THE EVENTS If 'Corn Queen had got away smartly in the Trial Plato she would have taken sonio' beating. The Nigbtraid—RosaIfta filly was one of the worst sufferers in a fcad start, being left nearly five lengths, yet she was beaten by only two lengths by Captivate. The scratching pen - reduced the field to ten starters, and Solmuri was made a slightly better favourite than Quin Opal, with Captivate next in demand. Bon Waif, (on whom a big last-minute investment vvas made) held up the start' by bolting down the back/ 1 ! 'and when the field' was ultimately sent away to a ragged line, Captivate shot to the front with Bon Waif, Solmuri, and Quin Opal next out. Crown-Mystery, Corn Queen, and Saxie •were alow to, 1 move. Captivate was two lengths clear-of Bon Waif, Quin Opal, Com Queen at the far turn, where Solmuri was on the outer. Captivate was still in charge at the top of tbe straight from Quin, Opal and Bon -Waif. Solmuri stopped and Corn Queen, came through. In the race homo Captivate won by two lengths from Corn Queen, with Captain’s Gift, who was behind the loaders till the straight was reached, a length and ahalf away..’ Quin Opal, Stringbow, and Solmuri were the next to finish. * * Carrying almost twice as much money as the next selection, Solgele, for the Bray Memorial Handicap, El Boa fully justified the support given her. The Dunedin-owned mare jumped out smartly, and after being hundy, romped away from the opposition at the business end. Both Mount Boa and Tripaway were slow out of the barrier. Attract shot out in great style,; being quickly two lengths clear of E:1 Boa and Wig Wag. At'the far turn Attract was four lengths clear of El Boa and Wig Wag, who were running together. Wig Wag suffered interference and dropped back suddenly. Attract was five lengths ahead of El Boa, with Wig Wag three lengths backhand Meitui at the head of the following, bunch. Attract collapsed down the -running, leaving El Boa, to- go. on. to . win easily by three I&&WS,',-. Meitui fast into second: place. ■ Mount Boa was a length and a-lialf away and was: travel? ling well at the finish. Wig Wag was fourth', with Attract fifth.

The Gup' field bad no chance with Taboo, who was .nearly £2OO. better backed : than John . Bradbury. The public'were right on tbe mark. Taboo, who won the Cup last year, scored comfortably from John Bradbury, none of- the other four fcompetitors having any chance with these two horses over the final two' furlongs. Wingatui, Tcheka, Narrative, High Gear, and Roj'al Flower were scratched. ■ The heavy going ' suited Taboo, and although carrying' a ; 71b penalty for his i Otago .Handicap win, the old fellow, was the only one in the picture when the judge was reached. From a fair line, Stealth hopped out smartly from Waving Corn, Tardy, Taboo, and Tembroney They turned out of the straight in that order. On the bend Tembroney nearly fell and dropped back to last. Waving Corn was hurried up to Stealth along the railway, and John Bradbury rushed past Taboo to take third place. Stealth and Waving Corn faced together round tho bend, a length clear of John Bradr bury, with Taboo oil the outer. They came' into , the straight in that order. Stealth was the first to fade when challenged by John Bradbury, and he quickly also had Waving Corn’s measure. Outside the distance Taboo in the middle of the course, challenged John Bradbury and went _on to win easily by three lengths, with Waving flora four lengths.. back, and Stealth close up fourth. Tembroney fell at the home bend, but. her .jockey (A. E. Didham), who carried 17jib overweight, was uninjured.

The New Year Trot Handicap was a poor race, two smashes upsetting calculations. Backers of the favourite, Lady Zephyr, did not get. a run for their money, the Wrack mare stopping on her mark, and two other warm fancies in Ambition and Hawksbury’s Pride were quickly put out of the race when they lost their drivers. Shortly after the start, when Golden Vale was very slow in striking a gait, there was a merry mix-up, and tbe careerings of the driverless Ambition, Hawksbury’s Pride, and Dillon Bird unsettled the field, as the first two horses galloped to the front with tho sulkies bouncing over the course, until the machines were completely smashed. The smartest to begin Was Auto, and he showed the way over the first quarter of a mile to Tiny Bingen, who then hit the front. _ Passing the stand Tiny Bingen was just clear of Pando Pointer, Auto being about twelve lengths back. With a mile to go, Kinney Dillon was trotting evenly and reducing the handicaps. At the far turn Kinney Diljon was challenging the leaders, wliile Golden 'Vale was six lengths back. Kinney Dillon

was in front at the straight entrance, and went "on to _ win without being challenged by eight lengths from Golden Vale, who beat the tired Pando Pointer by a similar distance. Tiny Bingen 'was another length back. Kinney Dillon went solidly throughout, hut Golden : Vale was one who was given a momentary sot-hack when the accidents 'occurred. !•• • • Master , Clarence was backed down to under evens for the Highweight Handicap. and scored an easy win. The field of seven was sent away tp a good line. Tardy was the first to show' ' out, but Royal Flower and Court Jester headed her after they had gone a few strides. At the lead Court Jester, Royal Flower, and Tardy into the back stretch. Green Cloth opened out a three lengths lead, but with four furlongs gone. Tardy ranged alongside him and Master Clarence moved up behind the leaders, Court Jester and Heather Lad following. Tardy took charge from Green Cloth on the home turn, but once heads were turned for home, Master Clarence put in a strong run and drew away to .win easily by four lengths from Tardy, with Royal Flower three lengths back, followed closely by Green Cloth and Heather Lad. Candidates from F. P. Claridgo’s Riccarton stable are always heavily suportod at Waikouaiti, and Master Clarence’s backers had no anxiety at any stage of the • *, * • Another of Claridge’s elect, Bonrose, was sent out the best supported horse of the day for the Hawksbnry Hack Handicap. Wig Wag was £6OO less backed, while Mount Boa was next in demand. At the start Mount Boa was again slow in jumning out, and Crossbow, showed the way" out to Wig Wag and Colonel Quex. Wig Wag quickly hit the front and lead round the top from Bonrose and Colonel Quex. Mount Boa was overhauling the leaders, but nearing the straight entrance he was still four lengths behind the trio and on the outside running Mount Boa came, fast in the straight and got up to beat Wig Wag by three-quarters of a length, with Bonrose half a length away. Mount Boa was travelling at finish of the Bray Memorial and with a stronger horseman up for the six he should have been better supported. Bonrose raced as if the going was too heavy for her. • # ♦ * Almost half the field in the Domain Trot had its chances interfered with by a bad crash before the loa'ders had gone_ 100yds. One big dividend a day is always promised _at Waikouaiti and betting took a < wide range, the public going for everything likely to pay handsomely. Cytheria- was sent out favourite. When the word was given, Dolly. Chimes did not go and Auto led Travis Wilkes and Elite Bingen out. As the field raced past the inside enclosure ’ Travis Wilkes and Elite Bingen toppled over in the had going. The riders, T. Hobbs and H. Butcher, were thrown heavily. Dazed, Hobbs ran towards the rails and' fell under another horse. The accident upset the field and Aviatrix was. left in charge from Guy Bingen. Going along the back, Guy Bingen, Opened out a six lengths lead from Aviatrix, while Auto was some distance 7 back. At the top of the straight this trio, with Almont Cling and Gold Chimes, were the only ones in the race proper and Guy Bingen drew out to win easily by six Ipngths from Aviatrix, with Almont Cling five lengths away. It was a poor race. Hobbs was picked up and removed to hospital. Ho, did not appear to -be seriously injured. . :

The finest race of the day was provided in the, Orbell Stakes, in which Evening was the only competitor who had not had a previous race. El Boa was installed a £SO better favourite than Stealth in a fine betting race. At the start, Stealth, which gave F. Voight his first ride of the day. shot across from the outer and led El Boa and Sofgcle. Waving Corn was then hustled to the front, while Stealth was steadied, El Boa and Solgele racing along with Waving Corn. The order was unchanged along the back where El Boa was temporarily chopped out. Waving Corn Jed by a length from El Boa into the straight, with Stealth and Solmuri coming again. El Boa ran up to Waving Corn and they were four lengths dear of Stealth early down the running. Stealth dashed out. Waving Corn stopped and in a great finish Stealth failed to catch El Boa by a nose. Miss Marco finished in the middle of the field like a train, a length away. AUCKLAND COUNT GAVOUR WINS BIG HANDICAP HUNTING CRY AGAIN The Auckland Club’s Summer Meeting was continued at Ellerslie in showery weather. The going, was heavy, but the racing was excellent. The totalisator receipts for the day were £74,1825, compared with £98,757 for the corresponding day of last year, a decrease of £24,574}. The iotal for the' three .days was £267,6745, as against £238,851$ for the first three days of last year, ah increase of £28,823. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP, dOOsovs. i Im. 3 Mr J. Asher’s ANTIQUE, 7.7 (Parsons) 1 4 Mr H Rotliery’s Archieval, 8.2 (M'Naughton) 2 6—Mr C. F. Variance's Llyn Du, 8.2 (Downs) 3 Others: X Storm Fiend 8.8, 5 Luminary 8.2, 2 Nassau Lady 7.10, 9 Some Lady 7.7, Diamond Queen 7.7, 8 War Officer 7.0, 11 Chesterman 7.0, 10 Always 7.0. Luminary, Always, and Llyn Du made the early running,' Storm Fiend being left at the barrier. Turning for home Llyn Du was heading Luminary and Antique. The last-named won easily by tour lengths, with three lengths between second and thirdNassau Lady was fourth. Time, Imin 43 2-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, 400sovs. 6f. 4—Mr J. G. Duncan’s SIGHT . , DRAFT, 8.3 (Goldfinch) ... 1 I—Mr A. B Williams’s Cylinder, 9.0 (R. Reed) ... ... ...... 2 6—Mr P. S. Gleeson’s Bells of Shandon, 7.0 (A. Eastwood) ... 3 Others; 2 Oil King 8.1, 3 Nimble 7.9, 7 Thespis 7.2, 8 Drastic 7.1. Sight Draft went out crossing the top and led at the turn from Bells of Shandon, Drastic, and Cylinder, coming on to Win well by a length and a-half, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Drastic was fourth. Time, Imin 18sec. NEW YEAR HURDLE RACE, SOOsovs. 2m. I—Mr R. Hannon’s KING’S GUARD, 11.7 (Smith) 1 4—Mr H. A. Ilhind’s Pangolin, 10.10 (Shaw) ... ...- 2 3—Mr V. Ecthouse’s Elysianor, 11.13 (W. Bowden) ... 3

Others: 2 Master Beley 9.12, 6 Kamebameha 9.5'., 5 Lady Spalpeen 9.U, 8 Bizarre 9.3. 7- Whaka lung 9.1. Whaka King and Pangolin 'aero in front for the first mile. Then King s Guard took charge, and, jumping well, 'won by four lengths, with half a length between second and third. . Whaka King was fourth. Time, 3min 55sec. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP, l.oOOsovs. IJm. 4—Mr J. S. Barrett’s COUNT CAVOUR, 7.13 (C. Eastwood) ... ... ... I 3Mr J. Williamson’s Gorinax, 8.0 (M'Tavish) ... 2 2—Mr F. E. Loomh’s Prodiee, 8.8 (Ellis) ... 3 Others; 6: Star Stranger 9.10, 1 Pegaway 9.10, 7 Shrewd 7.9, 8 Merry Mint 7.5, 5 Amor 7.0, 9 Spearmiss 7.0. The crowd was on its feet from the very start. All got away well, and it was anyone’s race at the end of a mile and a furlong. ' The field raced in a bunch to the home turn, and neck and neck up the straight. At the last moment Count Cavour shot out to win by a neck, with a head beween second and third. Amor was fourth. Time, 2min 39 3-osec. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, 3,000 sovs. IJm, I—Mr T. Fraser, jun.’s, HUNTING CRY, 8.10 (Biigby) 1 G—Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Jaleux, ,8.10 (Green) ... ... 2 7—Mr E. H. Cucksey’s Flying Prince. 8.10 (Ellis) 3 Others: 3 Count Palatine 8.10, 8 Royal Parade 8.10, 9 The Sun 8.10, 5 Vali 8.10., 4 Duellona 8.7, .2 Eaglet 8.7. The Sun was the, early leader from Jaleux and Flying Prince. Going across the top Jaleux led from Count Palatine, Flying Prince, Duellona, and Eaglet. Turning for home Jaleux still led, with Eaglet, Count Palatine, Flying Prince, and Hunting Cry next. Hunting Cry showed a fine turn of speed over the last stages to win by two lengths, with three lengths and a-half between second and third. Eaglet was fourth. Time. 2min 45 4*-ssec. COUNTY HANDICAP. 4()osovs. 7f. 1— Mr J. Fraser Smith’s VALUATION, 8.3 (Keesing) 1 2Mr A. Cole’s Roman Pearl, 7.10 , (M'Tavish) 2 7—Mr H. P. dear’s Gay Cockade, 7.11 (Ludlow) 3 Others: 5 Partial Eclipse 7.13, 6 Kawainga 8.2, 14 Avoncourt 7.10. 4 Patere 8.0, 10 Currajong 7.3, 15 Rose Willonyx 7.4, 16 Merry ■■ Lu 7.1, 11 Tetrachate 7.0, 9 Joy Girl 7.0, 8 Tuku 7.0, 3 Sea Song 7.0, 17 Mon Star 7.0, 18 Lillton 7.0, 12 Treasury 7.0, 13 Sweet Whisper 7.0. ■Treasury, Currajong, and Valuation showed out early, and Valuation was first at the turn from Tetrachate,' Tuku, and Roman Pearl. Valuation cmiie on to win by a length and a-half, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Tetrachate was fourth. Time, Imin 31 3-ssec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, 750sovs. 6f. 7Mr G. Paul’s AWARERE, 7.0 (J: Day) 1 4Mr J. H. Prosser’s Great Star, ■ 8.1 (A. E. Ellis) 2 8— Mr R. Hannon’s Taku Tama, 7.0 (Cqnnor) ... 3 Others: 1 Silvermino 9.0, 5 Lady Quex 8.0, 3 Leitrim 7.8, 2 Hunting Day 7.2, 9 Tea Time 7.1), 6 Refresher 7.0, 10 Town Bird 7io. Great Star was the early leader, but Awarero came through at the distance to win by a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Silvennin© was fourth. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. < GLASGOW HANDICAP, 500sovs. 7f. 2—Mr J, Fraser Smith’s DfERVETTE. 8.10 (Keesing) ... 1 I—Mr J. Clothier’s Prince Val, 8.8 (Gray) ... ... 2 7—Mr C. Elgar’s King Midas, 7.11 (Wiggins) ... 3

Others: 8 High Pitch 8.4, 6 Eager Rose 8.2, . 4 Hakanoa 7.11, 5 Marhle King 7.10. 3 Plying Juliet 7.5, 9 Good Boy 7.4, 10 TJnoco 7.1. Eager Rose and Hakanoa ran to the fi.-ont early, and were the leaders into the straight front. Prince.. Val, King Midas, Unoco, and Mervette. Mervette finished fast on the outside to win by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Hakanoa was fourth. Time, Imin 31 4-ssee. WYNDHAM CUP TO CIRCULATION i * The Wyndham Racing Club’s Meeting was opened in stormy weather; but the rain cleared off and it be%me finer during the afternoon. There was a large attendance, which no doubt would have shown an increase in more inviting circumstances. The track was on the soft side, but provided fairly good going, despite the rainfall. Tho totalisator handled £16,986}, compared with £17,769} last year. Results : NEW YEAR HURDLE HANDICAP, 170sovs. 13f. I— Mr W. J. Kelly’s b g MAUNGAMOE, by Balboa—Glenapp mare, aged, 9.3 (G. Demp- , ster) 1 o—Mrs W. G. Kenwick’s Beauty Light, 11.2 (A. S. Ellis) ... 2 4Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Dubious, 10.12 (L. Hunt) 3 Others; 2 Red Heather 10.12, 3 Nincompoop 9.11, 6 Calham 9.0. Won by three lengths; five lengths. Time, 3min llsec. TRIAL PLATE HANDICAP, HSsovs sf. 2 Mr D. P. Wilson’s b f WISE CHOICE, by Some Boy 11. Joan, 3yrs, 8.6 (P. Powell) 1 3 Mr A. M. Irving’s Banner Boy, 8.6 (L. J. Ellis) 2 ll Mr P. Delargey’s Valuator, 8.9 (D. O’Connor) 3 Others: 5 Sea Gay 9.0, 1 Remindful 8.9. 9 Some Queen 8.6, 8 Skysign 8.6, 7 Pink Sunrise 8.6, 16 Baby Bliss 8.6. 10 Sentinel Lad car. 8.1, 14 Milliner 8.6, 12 Traho car, 8.1, 4 Crubenmore 8.6, 18 Cortor car. 8.1, 13 Rombeau 8.6, 6 Night Attire 8.6, 15 Sonance car 8.7}, 17 Beth Cromwell 8.6. Won by half a length; two lengths. Time, Imin ssec. DIGGERS’ TROT HANDICAP. 145sovs. I}m. 5Mr A. J. Bain’s br g ERIN’S STAR, by Erin’s King, 3yrs, scr (E. Mitchell) 1 B—Mr J. Bryce’s Jack Hobbs, scr (Grnickshank) ... 2 7—Mr F. Wallis, jun.’s, Sea Hawk, 24yds behind (J. Walsh) ... 3 Others: 13 Decoy Bolls scr, 11 Fescue Bill scr, 9 La Roua scr, 6 Wave Soon scr, 4 Brain Wave scr, 5 Sunfiro 12yds behind, (coupled with Erin’s Star), '3 Ellegro 12, 1 Erin Chimes 24, 11 Princess Pointer 24, 10 Luath 24, 2 Alva Lass 36. Half a length; length and a-half Times: 3min 43scc, 3min 43 3-ssec, 3miu 40 4-ssec.

WYNDHAM CUP, SOOsovs and a tro phy valued at 50sovs. lim. 4—Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b m CIRCULATION, by Paper Money— ■ Sister Radius, 6yrs, 7.3 (F. E. Ingram) ... ... 1 3—Mr P. T. Hogan’s Night Lad, 7.10 (W. HogAn) : 2 2—Mr J. Graham’s Queen Balboa, 8.10 (L. J. Ellis) ... 3 Others: 1 Black Duke 9.2, 6 Money Mine 7.12, 7 Tcheka 7.5, 5 Camisader 7.0. Won by two lengths; head. Camisader fourth. Time. 2min 14sec.

MIMIHAU HACK HANDICAP, * ISOsovs. 6f. 4—Mr G. A. Kain’s b g INEVITABLE, by Thurnham—Comment, 3yr's, 8.8 (D. O’Connor) ... I 2—Mr C. A. Shiel’s Blue Metal, 9.6 (B. Brodie) 2 1— Messrs Grieve Bros.’ Jack a Dandy, 7.13 (L. J, Ellis) ... 3 Others: 3 Flying Bingo 8.7, 6 Ace of Hearts car. 7.13, 7 Dry Area car. 7.9 J, 5 Jock o’ Hazeldean car. 7.0, 8 Lucky Maid car. 7.2 i. Won by a neck; length. Time, Imin 18sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 220sovs. 6f. 2 Air J. Carter’s b g ROYAL SAXON, by Saxby—Heath Lass, 6yrs, 8.11 (D. O’Connor) 1 4—Mr G. L. Rutherford’s Subdivision, 8.0 (B. Brodie) ... ... 2 ;6 —Mr J. L. Hannon’s lied' Sea, 7.0 (W. Austin) ... 3 Others: 1 Quantum car. 7.8, 5 Red Boa 7.0, 3 Full Fling 7.0. Won by three lengths; two lengths. Time, Imin 17sec. VICTORY TROT HANDICAP, 145sovs. 13f. I—Mr G. Dickson’s b g METEOR, by Sungod, syrs, scr (J. Dynes) 1 3 Mr B. llushton’s Sunshade, scr (Owner) 2 7—Mr R. F. Ledingham’s Streak, 12yds behind (W. Ledingham) 3 ■ Others: 4 Golden Dawn scr, 5 Melbar scr, 6 Southern Light scr, 8 Luath scr, 2 Coldstream Guard 12 and Erin’s Prince 24, 9 Sunstom 12. Won by half a length; six lengths. Times; 4min, 4min Isec, 4min 3sec. VISITORS’ HACK HANDICAP, . IGOsovs. Im. 3Mr R. Tohill’s b- m IMPERTINENCE, by The Ace—Miss Mimic, 4yrs, 8.2 (Bf Brodie) 1 4 Mr C. A. Shiel’s Dumblane. 7.10 (J. L. Cotton) 2 I—Mr J. lluttledge’s Salmo Salar, 8.10 (P. Powell) 3 Others: 2 Abbeville 8.3, 7 Takaka 7.12, 8 Cetchela car. 7.6, 5 West Dome car, 7.11, 6 Vinegrove 7.11. Won by four lerigths; two lengths. Time, Imin 47sec. NOTES ON THE EVENTS [By St. Claib.] After a rough morning and showers until after the first race the weather cleared, and the remainder of the programme of the Wyndham Racing Club’s annual meeting was conducted in bright sunshine. The course was in good order but slow. The attendance was large, and the special train from Dunedin was well patronised before it arrived at its destination. The racing Was interesting, s but backers of first favourites had another Jean time of it.

Circulation won the Wyndham Cup well, and it came as a big surprise to find she had, not been paid up for in the Invercargill Cup. Other Wingatuitrained horses to win Royal Saxon, Impertinence, and Wise Choice. An inquiry was held into Quantum’s running in the President’s Handicap, and the evidence showed that he galloped on Red Boa’s heels and nearly came down. ,An inquiry was also held into the interference Blue Metal met with in the Mimihau Handicap, but in both cases it was_ found that the interferences were accidental, and no action was taken.

All Smiles was' withdrawn from the New Year Hurdles,' and Maungamoe was sent out a slightly better favourite than Red Heather, each being about£loo better fancied than Nincompoop, Dubious and Maungamoe led to the first hurdle, and then led Red Heather and Dubious over the next. Passing the stand Red Heather had taken charge, and he led to the mile post from the favourite, Dubious, and Blazing Light. Then Maungamoe took charge and led Dubious and Red Heather into the straight. Beauty Light put in a good run from the distance post, but could not catch the favourite, who won by two lengths. Dubious was five lengths further back, and Red Heather a poor fourth. Nincompoop fell at the second hurdle, and Calham tailed off all the way. ft ft * ' • The withdrawal of Nonchalant and Lorette from the Trial Plate Handicap saved the race from being run in two divisions, and Remindful was selected ns tho best bet, with Wise Choice, Banner Boy, and Crubenmore the best fancied of the others. Valuator and Some Queen gave .trouble at the barrier, but when the tapes were released the field was in excellent line. Crnbenmore and Wise Choice were the smartest to jump out, and when a furlong had been covered Crubenmore was leading Milliner, Wise Choice, Banner Boy, and Sea Gay. This was tho order to the turn into the straight, where Crubenmore ran wide and carried Milliner out with her. This let Wise Choice through on the rails, and she was followed by Banner Boy and Sea Gay, In the run to tho post Wise Choice stayed' on to beat Banner Boy by a long neck, and Valuator, two lengths further back, was followed by Milliner, Skysign, Rombeau, and Cortor. • « ft ft In the Diggers’ Class Harness Trot the scvatchings were Marvin Dillon, Free Chimes, Evening Sun, Moneymore, Bingasia, and Golden Dawn. On the good form he showed at Forbury Erin Chimes was made a very solid favourite, being more than twice as well backed as Alva Lass, who was second choice, and Ellegro, Brainwave, and the bracketed pair Erin’s Star and Snnfire nest fancied; Alva Lass and Luath lost their chances at the start, from which Wavesoon began, the best, and led Erin’s Star, Jack Hobbs, and Princess Pointer for over a mile. Then Erin’s Star joined Wavesoon, and Sea Hawk ran " ;to third place. Erin’s Star led Sea Hawk and Jack Hobbs into the straight, and at the distance Sea Hawk challenged Erin's Star, but the latter stayed on long enough to win bv a long neck. Sen Hawk was a length and a nnarter off third, followed by Brain Wave, Wavesoon, and Erin’s Chimes. ft ' ft ft ft Celerity 11. and Dumblane were withdrawn from the Wyndham Gold Cup, and Black Duke was better backed than Night Lad, Queen Balboa, or Circulation, who were evenly supported. Money Mine, Night Lad, and Tchekaled down the straight, and turning out of the straight Black Duke and Circu-

lation were lying last. Iho three leaders maintained their positions into the back stretch, and going to the hallmile post Circulation had run up behind them. Rounding the far turn Tcheka and Night Lad were showing a little in front of Money Mine, and Circulation, with the favourite still last. Racing for the home turn the latter made a. forward move on the rails, but failed to get through, and Night Lad led Tcheka, Money Mine, and Circulation into the straight. The latter ran past the leaders just after passing the distance post and won, very decisively by two lengths from Night Lad, who was a head in front of Queen Balboa, with Camisader half a length away next. Money Mine and Black Duke were next, and Tcheka last. Mr D. M'Dougall, M.P. for Mataura, pijothe gold cup attached to the stake to. Mr L. C. Hazlett, owner of the winner. '• * • • The field for the Mimihau Hack Handicap was reduced by the scratching of Attractive Lady, Vinegrove, Sea Gay, Pink Sunrise, Skysign, Lady Winton, and Coupling. Jack a Dandy was over £250 better fancied than Blue Metal, Flying Bingen, or Inevitable, who were evenly hacked. Bine Metal was the first to show out from a good start, but quickly gave way to Dry Area, who led along the back front Ace of Hearts, Jack a Dandv, and Blue Metal. Racing round the tar turn Jock o’ Hazeldean moved up, and turning into the straight the field was bunched, with Dry Area, the favourites, Inevitable, and Jock o’ Hazeldean in the front row. At the distance; post Inevitable showed out, and Blue Metal put in a good run, but just failed bv a long neck to reach -Inevitable.' Jack a Dandy was a length away third, and then came Jock o Hazeldean, Lucky Maid, and Dry Area. •:• • • Royal Tractor and Blue Metal being withdrawn from the President’s Handicap left a field of six,', and Quantum, who had a full apprentice’s allowance, was made about £l5O better favourite than Royal Saxon, who was only a few pounds better backed than Red Boa, Subdivision, or Full Fling. Royal Saxon was the first to show out, but quickly gave way to Subdivision and Full Fling, who were three lengths clear of Royal Saxon and Quantum as they raced along the back. The only change at the far turn was dropping back last. Full Fling and Subdivision led Royal Saxon into- the straight, but allowed the latter to get through on the rails, and he won easily by three lengths from Subdivision. Red Sea, two lengths away, just headed Full Fling for third money. The favourite finished a bad last. • « ♦ * In the Victory Harness Trot Liberal, Decoy Bells, Moneymore, Sunbell, and Bay Admiral were withdrawn, and the locally-trained Meteor was established a good favourite, with the bracketed pair, Coldstream Guard and Erin’s Prince, also solidly supported, and Sunshade the best backed of the others. Golden Dawn went away at a gallop; and lost a lot of ground, and Meteor and Southern Light led Luath and Melbar for six furlongs. Then Luath ran up to Meteor, and this pair led along the back, Sunshade and Golden Dawn running up next at the far turn. Luath dropped out racing across the top, and Meteor led Golden Dawn and Sunshade into the straight. Golden Dawn broke at the distance post, and in a punishing finish Meteor just stayed on long enough to beat Sunshade by half a length. Streak was six lengths away third, followed by Erin’s Prince and Golden Dawn.

In the Visitors’ Hack Handicap Francolin, Jock o’ Hazeldean, Insolence, and Commentor being withdrawn, Salmo Salar was made about £l5O better favourite than Abbeville, with Impertinence and Dumblane next fancied. Impertinence led out of the straight from.'Cetchela, and going into the back straight West Dome was next. After passing the half-mile post Abbeville and Dumblane ran up and fdllowed Impertinence across the top, where Salmo Salar was running fourth. Impertinence led Abbeville and Dumblane into the straight, and drew out to win by four lengths from Dumblane. Salmo Salar, two lengths away, just beat Abbeville for third place, and Takaka and West Dome were next. WAIRARAPA PIUTHAIR WINS CUP The first day of the Wairarapa Rac iug Club’s Meeting was held at Tau herenikau in fine weather. Tho tracx was in good order, and there was a record attendance. The tqtalisatox handled £29,994, compared with £24, 096 on the first day last year. Results : Electric 'Handicap, 250sovs. sf. 5 Royal Duke (car. 7.8, E. Baker) 1, 1 Silver Coot (car. 7.8, R. Stratton) 2, 2 Banket (8.12, 11. J. Mackie) 3. Others: 4 Veronese 7.11, 3 Callamuorc 7.9, 6 Moorland car. 7.11. Won by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 59 2-ssec. Feathcrston Hack Handicap, 200 sovs. 7f.—3 Grecian (9,7, R. J. Mackie) 1, 6 Dainty Ways (9.6, N. C. Trillo) 2, 7 Waterspear (car. 9.7, J Campbell) 3. Others: 5 Royal Opera 10.3, 2 High Society 10.2, 1 Oscar 9.9, 4 Mothplane 9.3. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. _ Nursery Handicap, 250sovs. of.—l Lady Pam (8.9, R. Coveney) 1, 6 Benign (7.11, C. Ridgway) 2, 3 Sporting Chance (7.11, K. Voitre) 3. Others: 1 Masterfori 7.11 (bracketed with winner), 2 Arajean 7.11, 5 Zephyrus 7.11, 8 Kalmuck 7.11, 4 Santanna 7.8, 7 Cessation 7.8, 9 Lady Ronald 7.8. Won by two lenghts, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin 0 4-ssec. WAIRARAPA CUP HANDICAP, TOOsovs. Tim and Goyds. 4—PIUTHAIR, 7.11 (K. Voitre) ... 1 7—Billion, 7.0 (F. E. Baker) 2 I—Atholspear, 7.11 (Ridgway) ... 3 Others: 2 Arrow Lad 8.3. 6 Teri 7.12, 5 Talisker 7.11, 3 Stanchion 7.7, 8 Courageous car. 7.6, 9 Royal Lineage car. 7.2. , Won by a head each way. Stanchion was fourth. Time, 2min 11 3-ssec. Champion Hack Handicap, SOOsovs. 1m. —5 Chopin (8.1, K. Voitre) I, 1 Forndcn (8.12. A. M‘Cormack) 2, 3 Oscar (car. 7.4. 11. Vincent) 3, Others: 2 Imateagirl car. 8.0, 4 Clarendon 8.13, 6 Gold Bag 8,2, 7 Push 7.13, 8 Shortly 7.9, 9 Kiriana 7.8,.. 10 Emotion 7.0. Won by a long head, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 4 l-ssec. War-dell Handicap, 300sovs. 7f.—6 Make 6. Ridgway) 1, 5 CalJanmore (”.9, K. Voitre) 2.2 Mi~s Ransom 17.13, B. Coveney) 3, Others: 1 Arikinui 9.0, 8 Joy Bird 8.6, 4 Don Jose car. 7.8, 3 Rory More 7.12, 7 Cerf 7.7. ,Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third Time, Imin 28sec, Wharekaka Handicap. 200sovs. 6f —5 Mandy (7.7, K. Voitre) 1, 3 Ben Hur (car. 7.11. G. Ridgway) 2,2 Waterspear (8.3, S. Wilson) 3. Others:

1 Noteworthy car. 8.3, 4 Footpad 8.2, 7 Hystrido 7,5/ G -Agrestic 7.5. . Won by half a head, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin 14 l-ssee. ■ ■ ■.

Novices’ Stakes, loOsovs., 71. All 8.7. —1 Rational If. (K. Voitre) 1,2 Projection (G. Ridgvvay). 2, , 3 . ffunbridgo (R. J. Mackie) 3. Others; 10 General Gas, G Domestic Trouble, 7 Only Fair, 9 Wine Tray, 4 Dancing Star, Spearsct, 8 Satin Bird. 5 Silver Fern. Won by a length, with a length and a-half between second and third Time, Imin 23 2-ssec. HAWKE’S BAY HIGH COURT WINS CHIEF EVENT The first'day of the Hawke's- Bay Jockey Club’s meeting was held jnr'fine but cool weather. There was a large attendance, and the going was good. There was £21,011 put through the machine, compared with £19,397 on the first day of last year, an increase of £1,614. Otatara Jumpers’ Flat, -lOOsovs. IJm. —3 Birkbeck (9.2, C. Stratton) 1, 5 Wiloreana (9.2, J. W. Nixon)". 2, 4 Rakauponga (9.8, S. .Anderson) v 3. Others: 2 Delude 10.2, 7 Pale ■ Star 9.13, Jen 9.13, 8 First Prince Q. 4, 6 Fiery Comet 9.0. Won by a bead each way. Time, 2min lOsec.- An inquiry into a complaint against Stratton .and Anderson by the rider of Jen was held and the stewards took no action. 1 Mahora Maiden Plate, lOOsovs. sif. (all 8.0). —5 Miss Quex (S. Anderson) 1, 1 Portray (L. Walsh) 2,2 San .Quex (A. Murray) 3. Others: 11 Crown Emblem, 4 Blackpool, ,9 Wedding Bells, 6 Cook, 10 Trisogne, 3 Tino Tania, 13 Kaokaoroa, 8 The Peach, 7 Merry Melody, 12 Crown Link, 13 Ata Haere. Won by a length each’, wajh Time, Imin 8 4-ssec. HASTINGS HANDICAP, KOsovs. G'f. 3—MOEPAI,, 7.7 (M. , Gilmore) , 1 1— Zippor, 8.13 (C. Tricklebank ... 2 2 Brown Sugar, 7.12 (W. Bell) ... .3 Others: 4 Claremore 7.8|. Won by three-quarters- of a length, ■ with .a length and a-half between second aijd third. Time, Imin 20 4-ssec. Juvenile Handicap, lOOsovs. ;sfvr I Kohikahoa (8.5, W, Horne) .1, _ 2 Jenny Diver (7.7 f, S. Anderson) 2, 5 Ruby’s Step. (7.5, M. Gilmore) 3. Others: 1 Laconic 7.13, ,3 Mamnre 7.8, 6 Warworn 7.12, 4 Rapallo 7.5, 7 Petrarch 7.5, 8 Gasconade 8.4 f, 9 Diamond Maid 7.10*.- Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 1 4-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, 175sovs.

IJm. ■ I—HIGH COURT, 7.9 (W. Horne)- 1 s—King’s Jest, 7.11 (N. Davis) ... 2 4—Merry Damon, 8.14 (J. n.

Nixon ••• Others; 2 Raineses 8.0, 3 Balloon 7.7, 6 Road Hog 7.0, 7 Keen 7.2|. Won by a clear length, with a head between second and third, lime, 2min IIsCC. r Waipatu Handicap, 120sovs. lm--4 Plane (8.0, A. G. Murray) 1,2, Automnia (8.3, J. W.' Nixon) 2, 3 leawha (8.9, W. Horne) 3. Others; 1 Grattus 9.1, 5 The Mug 8.2, 7 King Mau 8.1, 11- Sandburr 8.0, 8 Rakaroa 8.0, 9 Whakaue 8.0, 12 Kimbo 8.2*, 6. Gipsy Fate 8.0, 10 Bay d’Or 8.0. Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Ijnin 42sec. Havelock ' Flying. Handicap,;- llpwys. 6f.—-1 Cuticle (7.12 r A. M'Donald) 1, 6 Chcina (7.13, C. Stratton) 2, 3 Fortray (7.7*,; N. Davis),Bernera 8.9, 5 Master Cynic 7.0, , 2 Kahu Arild 7.0, 7 Falcon 7.0*. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. .' Time, Imin 14 2 Stewards’ Handicap, IGOsoys,; Of--2 Aston (7.4, W. Bell) 1,2 Dobbin (7.11, A. G. Murray) 2, 3 Moa Bird (7.71, C. Stratton) 3. Others: 4 Punmerton 7.3, 5 Crown Jest ■*■o* Won by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, limn, 13 3-ssec. GREYWIOUTH CUP TO BABY BUM The Greymouth Jockey Club’s-meet-ing was concluded in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the .track was heavy. , The tetahsator handled ■ £13,522, . , with £10,061 last year. The total for the meeting was £23,350, compared with £16,860 last year, an increase .-pt £6,490. , , r . .. Hurdles, , 120sovs. . l*m.—l Zeuxis (9.9, Salt) 1, 3 Deluge (10.0, Butler) 2,2 Troilus (11.0, Peart) 3. Others 4 Oriflamb 11.11, 6 Punchestpwn 9.1, 5 Danthonia 9.0 (fell), 7 Shut Eye 9.0, 8 Toomyvara 9.0 (tell). Won by a length, with five lengths -. between second and third. Tune, 2mm 59*sec, Blaketown Hack Handicap, lOOsovs. fif. First division: 2- Grattan (8.0, Messervy) 1, .7 Waihemo (7.8, Barr) 2, 6 The Dove (8.2, Orange) 3. Others: 3 Acredity 9.10, 10 Landmark 8.3, 9 Kentish Lady 7.10. (fell), 13 Painting 7 8 12 Royal Heritage 1.8, 14 Mataa Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Inuii 93 l-ssec. Second division: 8 Sapient (8.3, Pascoe) 1. 5 Ravine (7.3, Saxon) 2, 4 Garvary (7.11,; M Carthy| 3 Others: 8 Atone 8.3, 1 lanff 8-, lo Lady Mid 7.8. Won by a length, «;ith six lengths between second and third.’ Time, linin 21 l-ssec. , , Dobson Trot, lOOsovs. 1m and 3f.— 3 Liberty Hall (scr, Owner) 1 1 Ratlock (scr) 2, 4 Allanora (scr) 3 Others: 4 Salute scr, 5 Vican 12yds behind, 7 Lady Bee 24. Won by a neck, with; five lengths be. tween second and third. Time, 3min 29 2-ssec. ■ -■ '<■; i: GREYMOUTH CUP, 250sdvs„ lim 9—BABY BUN, 7.0 (Saxon) 1 3—Wayward, 9.6 (Mackie) ...., ... ? 2—Royal Game, 8.12 (Pascoe) ... 3 Others: 4 Smithereens 1 8.9, 6 Quarterdeck 8.7, 1 Moratorium 8.2; 7Chick' wheat 8.0, 5 Tane 7.8, 11 Fairy Tidings 7.5, 10 Corinthic 7.0, 2 Fallow 7.0 (coupled with Royal Game), 8 Linioka Won by four lengths, with a he adbetween second and third. Time, ; 2imn 19sec. Tano met with ah accident fha first time round, when Fallow struck and broke the railing, causing it to project. Tano ran agaiust it hud, was, im*. paled, and had. to be destroyed. Electric Handicap, lOOsovs. s*f. —2 Flair (8.5, M'Cartfiy) 1, 3 Sagittarius , (8.8, Messervy) 2, 1 Nasston (9.1, Jem uings) 3. Others: 4 Arrowmir 9.3, u Arch Arrow 8.13, 8 Shot Silk 7.12, 7 Spode 7.12, 5 Audience" 7.4, Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 14sec. Now Year Trot, lOOsovs. ' -Jin.—l Kawaua (36yds behind, James) 1;; 10 Silver Sea (48, Randle) 2, 3 Ecstasy (60. Bennett) 3. Others: 4 Lou Leo, 8 Chancellor Boy, 13 Kameri, 4 Royal Audubon scr, 9 Bingen Wilkes 12yds behind, 7 Idol Boy, 5 Viean. ll Awlu bon Chief, 2 Royal Iroquois 24, 14 Great Epsom 36, 6 Flying Kate 43 Won by two lengths, with a length be-

tween Second and third. Time. 2mitt 26- 2-3 sec. . '■ High-weight Handicap, lOOsovs. 7f. —-1 Topere (8.12, Pa,scoo) 1,-• 5 Lord Middleton (810, M'Cann) 2, 4 Ravino (8.0, M‘Car thy) 3. Others: 1 Pago Boy 9.9, 7 Gourmet 8.7, 6 Bank Draft 8.7, 3 Some' Lad 8.0. 10 Corinthic 8.3, 8 liandsrm’ c S-Gi 9- Si lent 8.0. Won hjr two lengths, .with half a length between second and third. Time, Iniin 36 3Walton Manorial Handicap, lOOsovs.-Gif.-*-4 Sagittarius (S.C7 Messcryey) I, 1 Booster (10..61, Butler): 2, 3 'Rinamairaga (8.5/ M’Cartby) 3. Others: 0 Royal Game 9.6. 5 feecoy Bird 9.2, 2 Huntiy ■J+.'-l,- 7 .Atone 7.7. Won by thrcenquarters, of" a length, yyth >.alf a length het'rec a • second and third. Time, lima,2B' 4-osec. MARION IifNOLETOM WINS CUP The Marten Jockey: Club’s Meeting was opdnfed in' unsettled weather. The attendance 'was-'large) and the track was in good order. The totalisator handled ■ £27,981, compared- with! £29,662 Jast year.. ; Trial Plate, 120sovs. 6f and 27yds.— 1 Equitant (S.?)' L. G. Morris) 1,2 Leisure • (8.7, J. Barry) 2, 9 Look Out (8.7, A. Fratus) 3i Others: 14 Acsess 8.7, 12 ...SponiTorm; 8.7, 7 Derry Belle 8.7, 15 ( Pont d’Or 8.7, 11 Hatteras 8.7, 16 Bourgeois 8.7, 10 Evening Hero 8.7, 5 Whenuntonga 8.7, 6 Good Acre 8.7, 4 Paiho 8.7, 1 8. Potoafom 8.7, 3 Kilorell 8.7./ 17 Hortense 8.7. Won. by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 18 2-ssec. Had: Hardies," -ISOsovs. 11m.—U , ..Aurora Borealis (9.1 P, H. Burt) 1, 7| Call Again (9.0, A. M'Donaldi 2, 3 Vinella (9.0, C. Robinson) -3. Others: 5 Skyrider 10.2, 3 Red Lane, Borsalene •9.11, 6 Four Acres, 8 -Some Red 9.0..' Won by two lengths each way. Time* 2m in 52 2-ssec.' Juvenile Handicap, loOsovs. sf. V Scora. (8.8; L.’G.‘Morris) 1, 4 Lord Thoniond ■ W; Brouglitbn) 2, 2 ‘Arisus (7.5,. A. Fratus) 3.-' Others; Rule Britannia 7.7, 8 Easterly 7.7, 10 Quinola ' 7:7,. 6 Acreiine '7.3, , 7 Royal 7.3, B'Arrowsdne 7.3, Is Bay Acre 7.3, Dick 'Whittington 7.3, 11 Seneschal 7.3, 1 9 Sea Scout 7,0. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 3 3-ssec. ’ MARTON CUP, SOOsovs. Jim. . 4 SINGLETON, 7.7 (A. Fratus) ... 1 5 Full Mark, 7.3 (F. Davis) ... 2 1— Avro, 7.7 (Marsh) ... .... ... 3 Others:.! Cashier 8.5, 2 Hoylake 8.2, 6- ■: Star;Area 8.1; -3* Otairi 7.7, : 7 Dolomete 7.2. “ " Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec. Cashier and Avro were bracketed. Dash Handicap, ISOsovs. .‘ 6f and 27yds.—3 Ha bet (7.0, R. Marsh) 1,2 Glennartney (9.3, L. G. Morris) 2, T Statuary (8.2, J. Barry) 3. r Others: 4 King Acre 7.11, 7 Waddle 7.8, 5 Some Acre 7.7, 6 First Ruler - . 7.3, 8 Abbey Queen 7.0. ’Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 19sec. Railway Handicap, 275sovs.i 1 Gf and 27yds.—1 Freehold (7.11, D. iFarrell), 1, 3 Keddar (8.0, Mauson) 2,2 The Raider (9.2, J. Barry) 3. Others: 4Juggle 7.3/ 5 Broad -Acre 7.0.. AVon by a' h ead, with • three lengths; .’hetwee a second and third. Time. lm.iii.'lßsec. New,-Year Hack Handicap/-..16050v.«n lm and 137ydei.—7 Fine Acre (7.13, , Anderson.) 1, 6 Patearoa ( 7.7, W< ( Broughton) 2,2 Thrift (9.5,- L. G. Morris) 3. Others: 5 Masher 8.6, I 1 Goldlike 7.13; 3 Rich Harvest 7.10 4 Phastar 7.10, 10, Hatteras 7-7, ’IT Callamait 7.7, 9 Valmar 7.7, S Hilorcll 7.7, Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third/ Time* Imin 54 3-ssec. ;■ Stewards’ Handicap, 200sovs. 7f< I'High Faintin’ (8.9, L. G. Morris); 1, fi Second Thought-(8.0, J. Barry) 2, 3 Briar Root (8.2, W. Broughton) 3. Others: 2 Roi de 7al 8.12, 5 Malacatx 8.7., & Brigadier Bill 8.0, 7 Wanderlust 8.0. Won by four* lengths/ with two. lengths between second and third. Time 1 / Imin 53 l-ssee. CANTERBURY PARK TROTS VIIK FOR LOGAN CHIEF The Summer Meeting of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club was commenced at Addington. There was a threat of rain in she "morning, but the sky soon cleared, and the weather was fine in. the afternoon until just before the seventh race, when there was a. heavy downpour of rain, which lasted for about an hour, and then cleared.It left the track; very-muddy for the last two races. There was a large attendance; The totalisator investments wore £34,516, compared with £28,431 on the corresponding day last year, when the weather Was showery. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, 200sovs. l^m. 2 Mr S. Khouri’s b g ADMIRAB BINGEN, 36yds . behind (F. G. Holmes) ... ... '.... ... 18— J, Deyell’s Nelson. Prince, 12 (A. Butterfield) ... 2 9 Mr D- 'Rodgers’s Eva Reta, scr (J. Bryce, jnn.) '. — 3 'V Others: 13 Pe,ter.=Fashion, 15 Peter ; Elect, 11 Miss Wilkes, 1 Scuttle, 6 Great Harvester, 12 Accumulator, 5 King’s Voyage scr, . 4 Jock Bingen 12yds behind, - 7 ; Rustle .36,! 3 Great ffelson 48, 14 Qnickfine, 10 Mount Eoyal 60. ■ Won by. two lengths;. lour lengths.Great Nelson fourth. Times; 3nuu 28 2-ssec. 3min 30 il-Ssec, 3min 32 l-ssec.-TEMPLETON HANDICAP, 225sovs. lira. ■3—'Mr L. Morganty’s br m ANON, 12yds behind (D.iWithers) ... I 1 6—Mr E. C. M’Dermott’s Eolex, scr (Owner) 2 4r—Mr W. J'. M'Kenzie’s Kautbmu, ■ * acr (L. Frost) ... ... ,3 -Others: 8 Blue Glen, 15 Challenger," JR Great Abdullah, 1 Sir Guy scr and Baron Bingen 12yds behind (coupled), 14 Audrey Dillon, 6 Jupiter scr, 13 Ethiopian, 41 El Direct,. 12 Rap 24yds behind, 2 Cushla d’Or 36, 7 Haydock, nnd 9 Mao d’Oro 48 (including 36yds penalty). / Won by a length; four lengths. Kautoma fourth. Times; 3min 21 l-ssec, 3mia 22 3-osec, 3min 23sec. '.' CANTERBURY HANDICAP. IjOCOsovs. 2m. 1 s—Mr 'J. F.' M Hendry’s b g LOGAN GRIEF, scr (F. Holmes) ... «.4 ... ■ 1 4—Mr ,1. O’Gradv’s Quality, 48yds blid (G. S. Donald) ' —2 I —G. M'Millan’s Dimdas Boy, C 6 (R. B* Bei'ry) j. it

Others: 3 Maiwhariti scr and Glides away 12yds behind (coupled), 6 Harvest Child scr, 8 Daphne d’Oro 34, 10 Cardinal Logan 36, 2 Kingcraft 7 Wai taki Girl 60, and 9 Terence Dillon 72. Won by a head, length. Daphne d’Oro fourth. Times: 4mm S2seo, 4nun 32 1 ssec, 4min 28 2-ssec. LYTTELTON HANDICAP, SoOsovs. 2m. s—Mr C. E. Lindsay’s b g SONOMA, scr (Owner) ... ... .1 2Mr G. E. Thompson’s Arikitoa. S6yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) 2 11—Mr W. Millner’s Avenger, 80 (H. Frost) I ... 3 Others: 7 Mac Dillon,-1 Kid Logan scr, 6 Golden Ore, 2 Ricardo (coupled with Arikitoa), 10 Brin’s Lynn 12yds •behind, 3 Granite City 24, 4 Tactless, 9 Dilno'n 36,,and 8 Lady Cello 48. Won by three lengths, length. Mac Dillop fourth. Times: 4min 32 3-ssec, 4min 30 2-ssec, 4min 28 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, SOOsovs. 2m. 6 Mr J. Freeth’s b m LKELELE LADY, scr (S. A. Egan) ... 1 7 D. Teachen’s Lenwood, 12yds bhd (Owner) V ■ 2 8— Mr F. Gallaghen’s John Mauritius, 72 (A. Hendriksen) ... 3 Others: 4 Nelson Boy 3 Ypung Carbine scr, 1 Etta Cole, 2 Peter Lin 24yds behind, 6 Bingen Starr, 13 Proud Ata 36, 9 Bonnie Belmont, 12 Duke Bingen, 10 Audominion 48, and II Master Audo 72. Won by four lengths, two lengths. Young Carbine fourth. Times; 4rain 44 2-ssec, 4rain 43 4-osec, 4min 89 l-ssec. ISLINGTON HANDICAP, 300sovs. lim. 4 Mrs L. White’s b g ATHALONE, scr (K. Eden) ... 1 3 Mr P. Brown’s Roi I’Or, 48yds bhd (A. Smith) 2 5Mr W, F. Magson’s Talent, 12 (H. Frost) 3 Others; 18 Roicole, 11 Akoura, 8 Jolly Chimes, 1 Orphan, Steel All scr, and Lady Matchhght 12yds behind (coupled), 6 Granite City, 2 Sunshower scr, 10 Real Light, 7 Jolly Pet, 9 Dillon Huon and Lingfield 12yds behind (coupled, 12 Native Chief 72. Won by three lengths, six lengths. Jolly Chimes fourth. Times: 2min 44sec, 2min 40 2-ssec, 2min 45 2-ssec. RAILWAY' HANIDCAP, 225sovs. Ira. 1 — Mr A. Smith’s b g RODDY', scr (G. Caddy) ... ... ... ... 1 7 —J, M'Mahon’s Phil Smith, scr (R. J. Marshall) ... 2 2 Mr J. Brosnan’s Horotane, 12yds bhd (R. Ferguson) 3 Others: 1 Wild Spur (coupled with Roddy), 6 Erin’s Lynn, 4 Jaoky Logan scr, 5 Laplander, 3 Sylvie Logan 24yds behind. Won by three lengths, length. Laplander fourth. Times: 2min 20sec, 2min 20 3-ssec, 2min 20 l-ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP, SOOsovs. Im. 2—Mr G. B. Thompson’s b g ARI- ‘ KITOA, 12yds bhd (M. B. . Edwards) ... ... ' 1 1— Mr .D, O’Keefe’s Lady Cello, 12 (D. Teahen) 2 7-*-Mr D. R. Revell’s Sunshovyer, 24 (R. B. Berry) ... 3 Others: 8 Proud Dillon, 3 Avenger scr and William the Great 12yds behind (coupled), 5 Kotuku Jack, 4 Avon wood, 11 Sahib, 6 Native Star, 9 Great Triumph 12, and 10 Trimmer 24. Won by three lengths, neck. Trimmer fourth. Times: 2min 24 4-ssec, 2min 26 2-ssec, 2min 25 3-ssec. AUCKLAND TROTS FINAL DAV-tUESBAY DILWORTH WINS BIG HANDICAP The Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting was concluded on Tuesday at Alexandra Park in showery weather. There was a large attendance, and the racing was of a high order. The totalisator receipts for the day were £52,590, as compared with £53,387 10s for the corresponding day of last year. The receipts for the meeting were £166,555, as against £170,301i for last year, a decrease of £3,746i. TAMAKI HANDICAP, SOOsovs. 2m. s—Mr T. Roe’s PETERSON, 12yds bhd (S. Roe) > 1 2 Messrs M'Kendrick Bros’. Linnett the Great, 48 (F. J. Smith) 2 1— Mr M. H. T. Tim’s Akenehi, 36 ■ (J. T. Paul) ... ... 3 Others; 13 Marble Starr, 11 Roma Bingen, 4 Togo’s Promise, 9 Wild Nut scr, 6 Kolmar 24yds behind, 3 Tamahine 36, 10 Anseline 48, 8 Sebisca 72, 6 Writer 84, 12 Lady Fan 108. Won by a bead, with four lengths between ,seeond and third. Sebisca was fourth. Time, 4min 44 2-ssec. PARK HANDICAP, SOOsovs. l*m. 3Mr R. Young’s BELLE , AXWORTHY, 12yds bhd (J. Julian) ... ... ... ... ... 1 2 Mr J. T. Paul’s Great Parrish, (Owner) ... ,S 7 Messrs Averill Bros’. Warspite, scr (O. Fairman) ... .. % ; ... 3 Others: 11 First Flight, 4 Purser, 9 Richore scr, 7 Warplane 24yds bhd (bracketed with Warspite), 12 Concertina, 10 Lord Nepean, 8 Van Rich 12yds bhd, 1 Cornelian 12 (bracketed with Enawah 24), 6 Hal Chimes 24, 4 Mbuntain Dell 48, Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Hal Chimes was fourth. Time, 3miu 21sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, SOOsovs. 2m. 2 Messrs T. B. Louisson and L. F. Berkett’s Dilworth, 12yds bhd (Berkett) ... ... 1 I—Mr H. F. Nicholl’s Wrackler, 24 (M. Holmes) ... ... ,2 8— Mr V. Alborn’s Linkman, 12yds bhd (Owner) 3 .Others; 11 Native Prince scr, 12 Bonnie Logan, 3 Fi-ee Advice, 9 The Abbey, 12yds behind, 2 Imprint (bracketed with Dilworth) 36, 7 Machine Gun, 6 Petenvah 36, 10 Koharn 60, 4 Prince Pointer 72, 5 Padlock 84. Won by a neck, with a neck between second and third. Native Prince was fourth. Time, 4min 29 2-ssec. NEAV YEAR HANDICAP, 400sovs. : ' 2m. I—Mr R. J. Elliott’s STANMOOR, ■ scr (S, M. August) ... ... 1 3 Mr E. H. Cucksey’s Evelyn Locanda. 36yds bhd (A. Bryce) 2 4 Mr G. J. Barton’s Elzear, 72 (AV. J. Tomkinson) 3 Others: 7 Stoney scr, 6 All Bell 12yds behind, 5 Florent, 2 Reremai 23, 1 Rockburn (bracketed with Stanmoor) 36. AVon by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Reremai was fourth. Time, 4miu 33 3-ssec.

ASSOCIATION HANDICAP, SOOsovs. 2m. 4—Messrs M. O’Brien and G. .1. Barton’s YOUNG BLAKE, 132yds bhd (M. Molmes) ... 1 3 Messrs O. -and W. Johnstone’s Rose Bingen, 72 (A. J. Julian) ... 2 2—Mr M. M'Nair’s Mutu, scr (Broughton) 3 Others; 5 Gold Sovereign, 7 Tradesman scr, 1 Peer M‘Kinuer 25yds behind, 3 Ngatira 36, 6 Kempton, 3 Sis r ter Beatrice 72, 4 AVestern Voyage 84 (bracketed with Young Blake). Won by a long head, with one length between second and third. Peter M'Kinney was fourth. Time, 4min 30 l-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, 350sovs. , . 2m. 1— Mr J. W. Tim’s GREAT PETER, 72yds bhd (J. T. Paul) ... 1 2 Messrs Averill Bros’ Warspite, 12 (J. S. Shaw) 2 4Mr J. R. Corrigan’s Hostess, 12 (A. Corrigan) ... S Others; 9 Bawldy Locanda, 7 Nella Dillon scr, 8 Concertina 24yds bhd, 3 Limosa, 5 Van Rich 36, 6 Brutus 72. Won by half a lenvth, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Bawldy Locainda was fourth, lime, 4min 28 2-ssec. PREMIER HANDICAP 400sovs. lim. 1— Mr G. J. Barton’s CONCLIFF, 36yds bhd (Tomkinson) ... 1 2Mr AV. Land’s Carmel, 24 (J. S. Shaw) 2 4—Messrs M'Kendrick Bros.’ Free Advice, 24 (A. J. Julian)' ... 3 Others: 7 Acre, 10 Gold Dial, 12 Goldman, 6 Oakhampton, 11 Tony A7ictbr scr, 9 First Carbine, 8 Rockburn 12yds bhd, 5 The Shrew, 8 Torpedo Huon 24. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. The Shrew was fourth. Time, 2min 43 3-ssec. , ONSLOAV HANDICAP, 400sovs. Im. 9—Mr L. O. Thomas’s GENUINE, scr (Owner) .... ... ‘ 1 3 Mr C. S. Donald’s Bessie Logan, 24yds bhd (C. King) 2 2—Mr G. J. Barton’s AVilma Dillon, scr (W. J. Tomkinson) ... 3 Others: 1 Venome scr. 7 Stanmoor, 6 AH Bell 12yds bhd, 4 Carmel 12 (bracketed with Native Prince 36), 8 Linkman 24, 10 Bonny Tasker 36, Jewel Pointer 48. AVon by a long neck, with a length between second and third. Vendome was fourth. Time, 2min 12sec. THE PRINCIPAL EVENT tfIrBCUL TO 753 ‘ STAB,’] AUCKLAND, January 1. In a good betting pool Wrackler was made a hot favourite for the President’s Handicap on the final day of tho Auckland trots, carrying £2,684. The bracketed pair Dilworth and Imprint was entrusted with £963, while tho third choice, Free Advice, carried £685. At the start Padlock stood on the mark and took no part in the race, while Kohara lost his driver and badly interfered with Free Advice, the latter being pulled up. At the stand Dil- ' worth was leading Linkman, Bonny Logan, The Abbpy, AA 7 rackler, Machine Gun, Prince Pointer, and Peterwah. No alteration occurred in the next round, and when they came to the stand again Dilworth was still bowling along in front from Linkman, Bonny Logan, The Abbey, Wrackler, Machine Gun, and Peterwah, all being handy to the leader. Along the back there was little between Dillworth, Linkman, and Machine Gun, but about four lengths away there was a big bunch, with AVrackled in a bad position on the rails. Machine Gun tired going across the top, and Dilworth and Linkman led into the straight well clear of Machine Gun, with Wrackler, who had now got out of the ruck, putting in a good run. In the straight Wrackler finished at a great rate, and just failed by a neck to read: Dilworth. Wrackler was a peck in front of Linkman, with Niativc Prince two lengths away, and then followed Mqphine Gun, Imprint, Bonny Logan, and Peterwah. AVrackler was a good thing beaten. The winner is trained by L. F. Berkett. of Nelson. TURF IH AUSTRALIA TATTERSALL'S CLUB GESTO WINS AGAIN SYDNEY, January 1. TattersalTa Club continued its meeting at Randwick to-day in beautiful weather, the attendance being .40,000. Results: — The New Year Gift Handicap, 500 sovs. 710—Eton Blue (9.0,, Johnstone) 1, Racksa (7.2) 2, Golden Music (8.7) 3. Eleven started. Won by a length and a-quarter; four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 25Jsec. TattersalTs Clnb Cup. 2,ooosovs. 11m, —Jeypore (7.9, Goldstone) 1, John Buchan (7.1, Denham) 2, Donald (9.6, Davidson) 3. Twelve started, including Star God and The Banker. Leading practically the whole way, Jeypore won by three-quarters of a length from John Buchan, who made a fast run up the straight, but' was unable to overhaul the winner, w-hile Donald was two lengths and a-half away, third. Then came Sunflare, AVedding-Eve, and Star God. Time. 2min 32sec. The Alfred Hill Handicap, SOOsovs. 1m and If.—Gesto (10.3. M'Carten) 1, Nutcup (9.10, 2), Vijrne (7.5) 3.' Nine started. AA’on by a length. Time, Imin 52sec. V.R.C. MELBOURNE, January L There was splendid weather for tho A 7 ictorian Racing Club’s New Year Day Meeting at -Flemington. Results : Standish Handicap, l.OOOsovs. 6f.— ■Birdcage (7.0, Elliott) 1 Strogoff (9.1, Jones) 2, St. Lucia (7.9, Badger) 3. Twenty started. AVon by three-quarters ■of a length; half a length between second and third. Time, Train 13sec. Bagot Handicap, l,ooosovs. 11m. — Lucky Card (7.3, Porcival) 1, Romany Rye (7.0, Elliott) 2. Ralmerino'(B.lo, AVenn) 3. Fourteen started. AVon by three-quarters of a length; the third • horse a length and a-quarter away. Time, 2min 32sec. PAPATU BEING SPELLED ■ SYDNEY, December 81. Papatu, who pulled up lame after running m the Summer Cup on Boxing Day, is being treated to a spell. PORT ADELAIDE CUP ADELAIDE, December 31. The Port Adelaide Cun resultedNadean 7.0 (Badger) 1, Mary Spa 7.2 2, Margate 7.2*3. Twenty-two horses started, including Kidaides. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min.6sec,