To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 December 1933, Page 11

To-day’s Racing News

Gallopiig MEETINGS TO COME. • Dec. 26—Poverty Bay. Dec. 26 —Waipukurau. Dec. 26, 27—Westland. Dec. 26, 27—Taranaki. Dec. 26, 27—Dunedin. Dec. 26, 27, 29— Manawatu. Dec. 26, 28, Jan. 1,2, Auckland. ARGENTIC’S HORORATA CUP. MANETHO AND CLEANER WIN. CHRISTCHURCH, December 16. The Hororata Racing Club’s meeting was held at Riccarton to-day in dull but fine weather. There was a good attendance, and the course was fast, The tote handled £10,608. There was no meeting last year. Results: — Trial Plate, 5 furlongs.—(l-3) Silver Jest (Humphries) 1, (5-5) Imperial Spear (Russell) 2, (6-6) Grampian (Beale) 3. Also started —(14-14) Bell Hill, (11-11) Silver Foil, (9-10) Marquillo, (4-4) Silk Arrow, (3-2) Highbrow, (13-15) Norman Conquest, (10-7) Proscenium and Testator bracketed, (15-11) Maroha, (8-8) Miss Purau, (16-17) Cdpenna, (1-11) Gayspear, (2-1) Delice, (7-9) Moonbean and (6-16) Madge’s Coin. Won by half a length; a neck. Highbrow was fourth. Time 59 l-ssecs Bangor Highweight Hack Handicap, 1 mile.—Vintage (O’Connor) 1, (2-2) Sam Smith (Turner) 2, (3-3) High Rank (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started—-(s-5) Night Flyer, (9-9) Monastic, (7-4) Nightguard, (6-8) Fleeting Glance, (4-6) Eupator, (8-7) Bright Red, (12-11) Bowlands, (11-H) Sky Lass, (10-§) Double Shot. Won by three lengths, four lengths. Nightguard was fourth. Time 1.39 4-5.

Glendore Handicap Trot, 11 miles. — (13-15) Royal Cresient (Mouritz) 1, (7-8) Emmeline’s Last (J. J. Kennerley)' 2, (8-5) Happy Bird (Shaw) 3. Also started —(2-4) Argolis, (13-9) Atralette, (24-24) Bar None, (5-6) Carnera, (17-12) Dandy Locanda, (1-1) Emily De Oro and Golden Dollar bracketed, (1918) Tricliff, (21-21) Evie Denver, (23-19) Flotsam, (4-2) Happi, (8-5) Happy Bird, (6-3) Lone Derby, (3-7) Mapula, (1817) Marie Louise, (21-22) Stella Derby, (20-19) Peter Wrack, (16-16) . Playwright, (14-14) Puke Uri, (11-10) Real Burton, (14-11) Shore Leave, (24-23) Sylvia Sydney, (11-13) Harvestin, (9-4) Yankeeland. Woh by a nose; a length. Camera was fourth. Times: 2.52,4-5, 2.53, 9. ' (4-4)- Sweet Agues (C. Eastwood) 2, (1-2) MinervaL (A. Eastwood)’ 3k ’ Also started— •6>V') True Shaft, (7-6) Ramo, (2-1) Same Shamble’s and (5-5) ' V on bjcaTfieck; half a length. .‘b aft was fourth. Time 2,X/5-5. 6 fu-. t .—- (3-3) Final Shot . (RusseiD O Haere Tonu (Kirwan) 2/, * id Sky (A. H. Eastwood) 3. Also t-ed--(3-3) Doiran, (5-5) Hot Stufc, (4-6) Miss Nightraid,,. £7-8) Arrow Rose, .(9-9) Charmione and (8-7). Glandovey. Won by two lengths each way. Cinders was fourth. Time 1.11 2-5. Racecourse Hill Handicap, 7 fur-longs.—(l-2) Manetho (Humphries) 1,

(6-6) Silver etreaK (juruuie, Hurlingham (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started— (7-7) Silver Ring, (5-4) Shatter, (3-3) Cranford, (2-1) Metal Bird, (9-91 Night Recital, (8-8) Wise Choice and (10-11) Arrowmaid. Won by a length; a length. Cranford was fourth. Time 1.25'4-5. ' .. Snowdon Trot Handicap, li miles. — (4-3) Real Burton (McTigue) 1, (2-1) Camera (F. Holmes) 2, (5-5) Attorney (Berry) 3. Also started —(13-12) Argolis, (12-14) Atralette, (20-20) Belle Amy*, (17-15) Dandy Liocanda, (1-2) Full Hand, (15-16) Gold Claim, (9-6) Golden Dollar, (2-4) Great Seaman, (18-20) Liberty Parrish, (10-11) LlewelIvn's Pride, (6-8) Marie Louise, (18-19) Playwright, (8-8) Prince de Oro> (7-7) Red Gold, (21-22) Trireme, (20-17) War Betty, (16-18) Waving Corn, (14-13) Harvestin, (11-10)®Paul Drusus. Won by a head; a neck. Golden Dollar was fourth. Times: 3.27 3-5, 3.27 4-5, 3.28. . „ , , Brackendale Handicap, 7 furlongs. (3-4) Cleaner (Russell) 1, (1-D Davolo (ElliS) 2 (6-6) Water Polo (Messervy) 3. Also started—(2-3) Heather Glow, (4-5) High Tor, (9-8) Silver Sight, (7-7) Grand Review, (5-5) Bright Shade, (10-10) Pleasant Memory, (8-9) Silver Brier. Won by a length; li lengths Heather Glow was fourth. Time 1.26 1-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING

[SPECIAL TO “STAR.”]

CHRISTCHURCH, December 16. The Trial Plate provided an interesting finish. The big field appeared to get away on good terms, and when the course proper was reached, Hignbrow was slightly in front of Delice with Silver Jest, Norman Conquest, Imperial Spear, Silk Arrow and Grampian following in close order, bilvei Jest gradually wore down the two leaders, and was clear of them fifty yards from the post, but Imperial Spear finishing--with a late run had him fully extended to win by half a length. Grampian also put in some solid work over the concluding stages and got up to beat Highbrow for third money, a neck behind Imperial Spear. Delice, Marquillo, Bell Hill, Silk Arrow and Proscenium were next, with Madge’s Coin, who was slow away, and Maroha disputing last place. Silver Jest won well and is the makings of a useful performer. He has not raced a great deal, one ot his few previous efforts being a close second placing to Rebel Star at Motukarara in October. Imperial Spear made an auspicious reappealance, and would have caused more trouble to the winner with a little more ground to cover. Grampian ran a most promising race, and may yet make good. Highbrow made a creditable showing in the face of his interrupted preparation. He showed signs of lameness on returning. Delice once again had every chance, but could not finish on. Silk Arrow also found the journey too far. Vintage was an outstanding favoui-, it o for the Bangor Highweight Handicap, and recorded a very easy win. When the field settled down, Fleeting Glance, Eupator, and Double Shot were most prominent, but rounding the top, Sam Smith took charge and led from Fleeting Glance, ■ Eupator, Double Shot, Vintage, and High Rank. Sam Smith was first into the straight from Vintage, Fleeting Glance, Eupator, High Rank, and Double Shot, and Nightguard,• but inside the distance, Vintage forged to the front, and ran home with four lengths to spare from Sam Smith, who as easily beat High Rank Nightguard was close up next 4n front of Fleeting Glance, Night

’ Flyer, Bright Red, Eupator and Double Shot. Vintage outclassed the field, and will continue his winning vein during his trip to the southern holiday meetings. Sam Smith was always one of the front division and was unlucky to strike such a formidable opponent as Vintage. Sam Smith has been a consistent place getter, but has yet to win a race. High Rank ran a promising race and like her relations will improve with age. Nightguard was well placed over the last half mile, but. did not complete his task as solidly as expected. Fleeting Glance was always prominent and her effort promises well for her attempts in hurdle races during the holidays. Night Flyer’ was a good way back in last place at the half mile and executed some telling ,work in the run home. Bright Red was in a handy position at the straight entrance but was never ' dan-1 gerous in the run home. The Glendore Trot provided a very ' exciting finish, for after Dandy 1.0- ’ canda and Emmeline’s Last had made most of the running Royal Crescent came with a good burst of speed in the straight to win by a nose. The winner, a four-year-old by Nelson Derby—Tiny Moon, made up a lot of ground over the last quarter mil&, and j registered a. very smart performance. Emmeline’s Last was the unlucky runner of the race.

The Hororata Cup. provided a most interesting tussle over the last furlong. There was not much pace on early, the first half mile taking 53 3-5, and in consequence the field was fairly well bunched from the outset. Sweet Agnes, under a strong hold, as-, sumed command after a flirlong had been covered, and led round the top'/ and to the home turn from Argentic., Some Shamble, True Shaft, jwiueryni..; Ramo, and Locksley, all in close order. Sweet Agnes and Argentic V’ere practically on terms entering the straight, and although Sweet Agnes held the advantage at the distance, and appeared to be going easy, Argentic proved her superior c>ver th# last few strides,, and got up to beat her by a neck. Minerva! \yas a length away, a. neck in front of; True Shaft, who was followed by Some Shamble,« Locksley and Ramo. , Argentic and Swg'et Agnes fought their Ashburton finish over again, and the former .Once more showed the better stamina/ Sweet Agnes was unfortunate in Xaving to make the pace, and at th/e/ same time being held in restraints, and this had its effect over the fiij-al few strides. Minerval ran a fair-race. while True Shaft was<»alf??ays handy, but the distance was beyond him. Some Shamble was a big disappointment. Tie was in a promising position turning for home, but made a weak showing over the business stages. Locksley and Ramo were in the ; throughout. Final Shot scored an impressive win in the SaSdown Handicap. She and Haere Tonu '.. ere together in close attendance sn the' pacemaker, Miss NightraL?. mitering upon the course proper, and they drew out at the distance to engage in a sustained finish, Final Shot staying on the better to beat him by over a length. Wild Sky came from a rear position to secure third money from Cinders, who was followed by Miss Nightraid, Doiran, Glandovey, and Arrowrose. This was Final Shot’s second successive win for her owner, whose colours have only been borne on the two occasions. Haere Tonu put up a solid fight, and should pay his way during his northern trip. Wild Sky, as at Ashburton, finished very strongly, while Cinders and Miss Nightraid showed a turn of speed for the greater part of the journey. Doiran was m a handy position at the distance, but gave a disappointing display over the business stages. The Racecourse Hill Handicapproved to be an easy proposition foi the well fancied Manetho, who was always in a good position, and buried the leaders in the run home. The race had not long been in progress before Cranford shot to the front from Silver Ring, Night Recital, Manetho, Silver Streak, Metal Bird and Hurlmgham. Cranford had a lead of three lengths at the home turn and was this distance at the straight entiance in front of Manetho, Silver Ring, Metal Bird, Silver Streak, and Hurlingham. ■ Cranford was in trouble inside the distance and Manetho gradually forged to the front, while Silver Streak and Hurlingham commenced to improve their positions. Neither, however, had a, chance with Manetho, who won easing up. Silver Streak beating Hurlingham in the last few strides for second money. Cranford was a neck away fourth, in front of Silver Ring, Shatter,, Metal Bird, Wise Choice, and Arrowmaid, with Night Recital last. . Manetho made amends for all his recent ill luck and committed no misr takes on this occasion. He finished with something in hand, and gave indications that a middle distance race is not beyond him. Silver Streak did well under his big weight, and his effort was encouraging in view of his trip to Ellerslie. Hurlingham also ran a creditable race in similar circumstances. Cranford showed lus usual speed, but ran himself out. Silver Ring gave a pleasing display, and did not retire from one of the leading positions 'until well inside the distance. Shatter received a check nearing the far turn, and was sent back to last place. He put in some telling work over the last half and was galloping very fast over the final stages. Metal Bird did not perform up to expectations. The Snowdon Trot Handicap produced a. great race between five horses and in a stirring finish Real Burton held his own to win by a nose from Carnera, with „ the narrowest ot margins separating four other. hoises. It was a good display of stamina and gameness on the part of the first foui horses and both Attorney and Llewellyn’s Pride should win races during the holidays. Cleaner won the Brackendale Handicap practically from barrier rise, lie was followed early by Silver Sight and led into the straight, from Silver Sight, Davolo, and Heather Glow. Davolo made a game attempt to overhaul him but made little impression and Cleaner had a comfortable victory. Water Polo finished on well into third place with Heather Glow, next.

Exhibition Gallop: Immediately after the decision of the second race at Riccarton on Saturday. an exhibition gallop was staged by Rocket (A. Eastwood) and Nightly (A. Russell), who hopped off from th nine furlong post. The first furlong occupied 14'2-5, two furlongs 27, three 40, four 53, five 1.6, and the full dis-

tance 1.55 3-5, the last half thus taking 49 3-5. Rocket was in front for the first half of the journey, but Nightly had a slight advantage entering the straight, and although he was palpably going better than Rocket throughout the run home, he allowed his companion to get up to make a dead heat. Both horses pleased by their displays, and were given a round of applause as tb< y returned to the birdcage. GOLD TRAIL »T NAPIER PARK. STITCH BEATS SPRINTERS. NAPIER, December 10. The Napier Park liaciup: Club’s meeting was held to-day in iH’niiant summer weather. A lairalien*-ance witnessed good racing. The totalisator handl’d £'.98:8, as .compai J with £5.647/io. - at the same meeting last year. *a dfcreaso of £b4B/10/~. Re-

sults Prince it Wales Handicap, 5 fur-longs.-—2/3 .Pas-ion Flower 1; 1/1 Queen’s I ride 2; 4/4 Peggy’s Joy 3. Also starred: 5/5 Truckman, 3/2 Talari. Won by a. length'; half a length. Time 1.2 1-5. Trial Handicap, ' 6 furlongs.—2/1 Hunting Star Morris) 1; 4/4 Mana's Gift 2; 4/,7 Sunny Maid 3. Also started: l/g .Vanestep, 3/3 Lavina, S/9 Wine Tray. 7/6 Tyson, 14/14 Laxly Wessex, JP./13 Barnie Quex, 12/10 Abbev Feale, 11/13 Tres Sec, Mercian ,'l.O/6 Dorado, 11/12 Strome, 9/8 Grand Vizier, 6/5 Fortune. Won. by a a-half; the same. Dorado w <>J<&;urth. Time 1.14 2-5.

Greenmx’.'.d&ws Highweight Handicap, 9 furlongs—4/4 Fondle (C. Stratton) 1; 1/I’Aesclus 2; 5/8 Goshawk 3. Also started: 3/3 Manuiri, 7/7 Tareha, 2/2 Dusky Crown, 6/5 Tino Waiff'ta, 6/6 Hukemanu. Won by two lengths; two and a-half lengths. Dorado was fourth. Time 1.54.

Park Stakes Handicap, miles. — 1/J Gold. Trail (B. H. Morris) 1; 2/2 Emotiott 2; 3/3 Courtyard 3. Also sta-a-'d: 4/4 Chopin, 6/6 Atholspear, 5/5 jlsteem, 7/7 White Fang, 8/8 McHeath. ■. Courtyard and Emotion led most of the way, Gold Trail joining in over the last bit. A great finish saw (/old Trail win by a short head, with i .neck dividing second and third. Chopin was fourth. Time 2.9 2-5. Ahuriri Handicap, 6 furlongs.—2/1 "April Fool (W. Broughton) 1; 6/6 Conference 2; 3/2 Asterisca 3. Also started: 1/3 Royal Shift, 5/5 Lady Ronald, 4/4 Cawbeen, 9/8 Pikiao, 7/9 Celerinus, 8/7 Abbey Feale. Lady Ronald was fourth. Time 1.14 2-5.

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—2/2 Stitch 1; 3/3 Speed 2; 1/1 Souchong 3. Also started: 4/4 Slippery, 6/6 Gold Mag-, 5/5 Cullus. Souchong and Cullus led to the straight where Cullus came down. Souchong was quickly challenged by Stitch and Speed, Stitch winning by a neck, with two and ahalf lengths between second and third. Slippery was fourth. Time 1.13 4-5. County Hack Handicap, 1 mile. — 5/5 Blue Boy (Atkins) 1;' 2/1 Royal Dash 2; 1/2 Senior 3. Also started: 4/4 Swift and’ Sure, 6/6 Sylvan Dell, 8/8 Bothwell, 3/3 Werohia, 9/9 Pitfall, 1/10 Pukehou, 10/11 Monette, 7/7 Kind Words. Won by one and a-half lengths, two lengths. Sylvan Dell was fourth. Time 1.40 3-5.

WAIPA CLUB’S MEETING.

MUNGATOON WINS CUP.

TE AWAMUTU, December 16

The weather was fine and there was a large attendance for the Waipa races. The track was dry and fast. The totalisator receipts were £14,217 10/-, compared with £ J0,027/10/- last year. Results: — Pirongia Hurdles, 1| miles. —1/2 Tudor (C. Thomson) 1; 3/4 Welcome Boy 2; 2/3 Mia Stella 3. Scr.: Thespis, Tatyoon, Wiltshire, Valpai, Book Law, Cawan and Tondaleyo. Moving away first, Clan Ronald was piloted over the first hurdle, with Norval Tea and Homelight. Passing the stand the order was Clan Ronald, Tudor and Homelight, and approaching the back Clan Ronald ami Tudor were on even terms five lengths ahead, being the pacemakers along the back. At the home turn Tudor, Welcome Boy and Mia Stella had command, Tudor maintaining his position to the post. Won by two and a-half lengths; four lengths. Time 2.44 3-5. Kihikihi Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—3/3 Tin Lap, 1; 2/1 Chief Lap 2; 5/8 Searcher 3. Scr.: Salt Spray, Sean Matron. The public fancy was Bellkyrian, who jumped out smartly, showing the way to Hunting Boy and Tin Lap. Along the back Tin Lap assumed command, leading into the straight, with Bellkyrian and Hunting Boy. In the run. home Chief Lap challenged, they racing neck and neck to the post. Won by half a head, one and a-quarter lengths. Mustang was fourth. Time 1.15.

Waipa Plate, 6 furlongs.—3/2 Wait and See (Keesing) 1; 7/6 Queen Nona 2; S/5 Ling Moy 3; Scr.: Curlew, Mungacre, Gay Rose, Lady Diana, Ling Moy was first to move off, with Queen Nona. Along the top the order was Wait and See and Respectful together from Qupen Nona and Ling Moy. Rounding the home turn Queen Nona moved' up and in a spirited finish the winner won by half a head, with third one and a-quarter lengths away. Time 1.15 3-5. The unplaced order was Record Flight, Hunting Lodge, Top Flight and Haupere.

Te Awamutu Cup, 11 miles. —4/4 Mungatoon (Tremain) 1; 2/3 King March (Wiggins) 2; 1/1 King’s Knave (Voitre) 3. Scr.: Flying Prince, Beryl Latour. King’s Knave was slightly turned at the start and got away badly. Passing the stand the order was Mungatoon, Trishna, King March, Master Norval, Alloy, King’s Knave and Red Sun. Trishna and Mungatoon were on equal terms along the back and they piloted the field to the home tqrn. Here they parted and' a great run home ended with the three placed horses in a line, Mungatoon winning by a long neck, and King’s Knave a neck away, with Alloy, Red Sun, Master Norval and Trishna close up. Time 2.8. Hack Cup, 7 furlongs.—2/3 Star Artist (Goldsborough) 1; 3/2 Lucidus (Tinker) 2; 7/8 Royal Gallant and 12/11 Arawa Rose dead heat for third. O bey all started. Lucidus and Rereatu moved off the quickest, but the lastnamed came to the front along the back, but Star Artist was in command after a few furlongs and never was headed. Coming into the straight Star Artist was just clear, but in the final run drew away to win comfortably by four lengths, with the other placed horses fighting out a close finish. Lucidus was a neck ahead of the third horses, which the judge was unable to separate. Time 1.27 1-5. Paterangi Handicap, 1 mile.—2/3 King’s Archer” (L. Dulieu) 1; 1/1 Thespis 2; 6/6 Cruachan 3. Scr.: Prolyxo, Beryl Latour. The first out was King’s Archer, but on settling down Haviland assumed command, leading the field along the back. Entering the

straight the order was Haviland, Archer, Cruachan, Searcher and Thespis. In the run home Archer moved up to win by half a length from Thespis, with the other one and a-half lengths away. King Win was fourth. Time 1.42 1-5.

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—4/2 Jonathan 1; 7/9 Impasto 2; 2/3 Tradesman 3. Scr.: Master Noryal. Lucid’us, Limex, Chief Cook, First Move. Settling down early, Impasto, British Columbia, and Jonathan led along the back, Bambury moving up as they approached the home turn, when the order was Impasto, Jonathan, Tradesman, Marechai and Bambury. In the final run Jonathan won by three-quarters of a length from Impasto, who beat Tradesman by one and a-half lengths. Time 1.14. Ohaupo Hack, 7 furlongs.—6/5 Loombination 1; 2/1 Arch Ruler 2; 7/8 D’Artagnan 3. Scr.: Valpai, Limbohm, Miss Lulu, Silver Division, Book Law, Melbroney. Sandy Dix moved off with Arch Ruler and Solarium taking command when they settled down, and piloted the field to the home turn. In the run home Loombination moved up from fifth position, finishing very fast to win by a head with D’Artagnan a length away. Time 1.28.

MANAWATU ACCEPTANCES. PALMERSTON N.. December 15. Acceptances for the first day, December 26, of the Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting are as follow: — TOKOMARU HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. Hazoor .. 10 13 Gold Ruler .. 9 8 Aesculus .. 10 3 Flower . . .. 9 8 Cardinal Moon 9 11 Korero .. .. 9 3 Ythan .. 9 10 Park Acre .. 9 0 Nightguard .. 9 9 Miss Hushabye 9 0 MAIDEN PLATE, six furlongs, all 8.0. Gold Bar Los Quex Boudoir Lacktown Consumation Macher! Collossian May Pay Dlagon Raparahara Dignified March Spearshot Eka Tere Tudor Grand Joy Top Flier Gay Coat ' Whetuma Hest Widden Indefinite TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, one mile and a-quarter. Revision .. 9 2 Lovecourt .. 8 1 Pango .. .. 9 1 High Rank .. 8 0 Ebeum .. .. 8 3 Ralphyllis .. 711 Water Polo .. 8 3 Sir Romeo .. 7 11 Wasteland ..-8 2 MANAWATU CUP HANDICAP, one mile and a-half. Plateau .. 8 5 Tiger Gain .. 7 4 Baroscope .. 8 3 Miladi .. .. 7 4 Aga Khan . . 713 Grand Jury . . 7 0 Fairway .. 713 Palm Queen .. 7 0 Arrow Lad .. 7 9 Arikira .. 7 0 Vertigern .. 7 6 NURSERY HANDICAP, five furlongs. Wahroonga .. 8 4 Synagogue .. 7 8 Confiscation 7 10 Talari .. .. 7 5 Flaxen .. 7 9 Silly Owl .. 7 4 Note Issue .. 7 8 Sweet Music .. 7 3 Inveresk .. 7 8 Passion Flower 7 3 GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs. King Thomon . . 9 0 All Spirit .. 7 7 Prostration .. 8 9 My Ideal .. .. 7 7 Pladie .. .. 8 4 Cawbeen .. 7 7 Vanestep . . 713 Interlocutor . . 7 5 Haere Tonu . . 7 12 All Supreme .. 7 5 Boon .. .. 711 Arctic Region .. 7 4 Royal Shift .. 7 8 Blacksmith ..70 Lady Ronald .. 7 8 La Crown .. 7 0 Huntique .. 7 8 Princess Dawn 7 0 Purse .. . . 7 7 FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, six furlongs.

Autopay .. 9 9 Slippery ..80 Cadland .. 9 5 Hunt the Slipper 7 9 Souchong .. 8 1 The Tiger .. 7 3 Porotiti .. 8 0 Lady Nan ..70 True Shaft .. 8 0

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, one mile and one furlong.

Emotion .. 813 Senegal .. 711 Atholspear ..82 Cape Fair .. 70 La Poupee .. 8 2 Joie de Vai .. i X Ida Merling ..81 Revision .. 7 - Forestry .. 711 Heiither Glow .. Copper King .. 711 Thrasher .. 70 28th PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES. Six furlongs. Autopay Inveresk Souchong Scholar Infiation Wahroonga Diatomous Morbury Porotiti BRAMBLETORN SCRATCHED.

AUCKLAND, December 18

Brambletorn was scratched at 10.25 a.m. to-day, for all engagements at the Auckland meeting.

CONFERENCE DECISIONS.

WELLINGTON, December 16

Havering has been accorded another chance to mend his ways by the Racing Conference, but the owner has been warned that any further unfavourable report will mean his going o-n the schooling list. The Committee also considered the case of Esteem, and decided to place this horse on the list as from December 18.

At a meeting of the Dates Subcommittee of the Racing Conference Executive, yesterday, the Rangitikei Racing Club was granted a change of date from March 1 to May 19, and South Canterbury Jockey Club from April 19 to May 26. ■ In each case this means that the Club will now hold two one-day meetings.

NEW ZEALANDERS UNPLACED.

SYDNEY, December 17.

Closing Time and Dole were unplaced in the Dundas Handicap at Rosebery.

G.J.C. MIDSUMMER MEETING.

MANY NOMINATIONS RECEIVED

Nominations for the Greymouth Jockey Club’s Midsummer meeting closed on Saturday night, and the response from owners and trainers was such, that the Club has the foundation for a good meeting. Every horse in training on the West Coast has been accorded a nomination, while Canterbury gallopers and pacers are strongly represented. The fixture takes place on January 1 and 2, the handicaps being declared on December 28. The nominations are as follow: — FIRST DAY. Novice Stakes* 51 furlongs.—Sun Dance Free Rose, Copenna, Knockany, Patrole, Backlead, Fleeting Hour, Charmione, Gayspear, Sky Rover, Knockbain, Margaret Rose. —12. Stewards’ Trot (harness), 11 miles. —Superb, Sandy N., Dandy Locanda, Eastern Queen, Wrackless, Satin Sox, Belle Derby, Cling Clang, Peter Parrish, La Rinka, Tuscan, Enrolment, Golden Dollar, Happi, Stella Derby, Erin’s Beauty, Dawn Sonoma, Happy Bird, Delegate, Swift Chimes, Red Gold, Star' Vale, Emmeline’s Last, Terence Mac—24.

County Handicap, 6J furlongs.— Verden, Rhea, Rothen, Solvear, Animated, Full Crop, Gold Arrow, Ringing Cheer, Errantry, Miss Mercia, Lady Rene. —11. ,

Greymouth Cup, 11 miles. —Buoyant, Coll, Goldpit, Eaton Hall, Ravine, Gold Arrow, Mullaboden, Battle Queen, Ringing Cheer, Rothen, Giggleswick, Ben Hur, Tent Call, IVise Choice. —14.

Paroa Handicap, 61 furlongs.—Bon Tray, Verden, Sun Dancer, Tree Rose, Copenna, Arrowrose, Rhea, Pa;trole, Reserve Fund, Forceful, Arrowmid, Gold Sand, Imasurvey, Battle Queen, Charmione, Knockfin, Sky Rover, Cinders, Miss Nightraid, Margaret Rose, Davolo. —21.

Borough Trot (harness), 1 mile.— Asterisk, Silver Whip, Sandy N., Dandy Locanda, Phoenix, Satin Sox, Atarau King, Belle Derby, Sky Wink, Peter Parrish, La Rinka, Tuscan, Victoreen, Elworth, Red Flyer, Golden Dollar, Happi, Stella Derby, Erin’s Beauty, Happy Bird, Town Crier, Red Gold, Shore Leave, Star Vale, Beverley King, Yankeeland, Enrolment. —27. Miners’ Hack Handicap, 1 mile.— Rose Vai, Sky Lass, Rhea, Rothen, Reserve Fund, Forceful, Gold Sand, Bright Spear, Imasurvey, Star Raider, Gold Arrow, Mullaboden, Knockfin, Gayspear, Sam Smith, Tent Call.—l 6. Brunner Handicap, 6i furlongs.— Tip Tree, Verden, Goldpit, Eaton Hall, Full Crop, Ravine, Sir Pombal, Knockfin, Giggleswick, Errantry, Ben Hur, Miss Mercia, Lady Rene, Knocklong, Juniper, Projection, Wise Choice, Davolo. —18. SECOND DAY. Trial Stakes, 51 furlongs.—Rose Vai, Free Rose, Copenna, Knockany, Patrole, Backlead, Fleeting Hour, Arctic Star, Charmione, Gayspear, Knockbain, Margaret Rose. —12. Dobson Trot (harness), l?x miles. — Asterisk, Superb, Dandy Locanda, Eastern Queen, Wrackless, Satin Sox, Belle Derby, Sky Wink, Peter Parrish, La Rinka, Tuscan, Enrolment, Red Flyer, Golden Dollar, Happi, Stella Derby, Erin’s Beauty, Happy Bird, Delegate, Swift Chimes, Red Gold, ’Star Vale, Beverley King, Emmeline’s Last, Terence Mac. —25. Kettle Memorial Cup, 1 mile.— White Doe, Tip Tree, Buoyant, Coll, Goldpit, Sky Lass, Eaton Hall, Rothen, Animated, Forceful, Gold Sand, Ravine, Sir Pombal, Gold Arrow, Mullabeden, Battle Queen, Polydora, Ringing Cheer, Giggleswick, Errantry, Ben Hur, Lady Rene, Knocklong, Juniper, Wise Choice, Davolo—26. Blaketown Hack Handicap, 6£ furlongs. —Verden, Rose Vai, Sun Dance, Tree Rose, Copenna, Arrowrose, Rhea, Patrole, Arrowmid, Imasurvey, Fleeting Hour, Battle ueen, Charmione. Knockfin, Gayspear, Sky Rover, I Knockbain, Miss Nightraid, Margaiet I Rose-—l 9.

Electric Handicap, 5J furlongs. — Ben Tray, Verden, Arrowrose, Knockany, Forceful, Full Crop, Charmione, Knockfin, Miss Mercia, Lady Rene, Knocklong, Projection, (’rash, Margaret Rose. —14. New Year Trot (saddle), 1 mile.— Silver Whip, Sandy N., Dandy Locanda, Jockeen, Satin Sox, Atarau King, Belle Derby, Cling Clang. Peter Parrish, Tuscan, Victoreen, Red Flyer, Golden Dollar, Stella Derby Erin’s Beauty, Happy Bird, Town Crier, Red Gold, Shore Leave, Star Vale, Yankeeland. —21. Dominion Hack Handicap, 1 mile.— Sky Lass, Rhea, Rotlion, Reserve Fund, Arrowmid, Gold Sand, Bright Spear, Imasurvey, Star Raider. Gold Arrow. Mullaboden, Gayspear, Errantry, Sky Rover, Sam Smith, Cinders, Tent. Call, Gay Fire.—lS. Walton Memorial Handicap, fur]cngs__Tip Tree, Verden, Buoyant, Eaton Hall, Solvear, Animated', Full Crop, Ravine, Sir Pombal, Ringing Cheer, Giggleswick, Errantry, Ben Hur, Miss Mercia, Juniper, Projection, Wise Choice.—l 7. WESTLAND CLUB’S ACCEPTANCES.

Owners and trainers are reminded that acceptances for the opening day of the Westland Racing Club’s meeting, to be held at Hokitika on Boxing Day, close with the Secretary, at 8 o’clock to-morrow (Tuesday) evening.

WESTPORT T.C. HANDICAPS.

Handicaps have been declared by Mr G. Paul for the first day of the Westport Trotting Club’s meeting on December 26 as follow: — SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP, 3.45 class, one mile and a-half; all scr. Bingen Palm Marian Drusus Bobby Boy Paralax Dot Parrish Signal Brian Born Silver Whip Eastern Queen Wracketeer Fearless TE KUHA HANDICAP, unhoppled trotters, class 3.51, one mile and a-half. Alf Parrish .. .. scr Silk Bell .. .. scr Debutante . . '.. scr Clive Casey .. 24 Fairy Brooks .. scr Sandy N 24 Mimic .. .. scr Nelson’s Guest .. 36 Peter Guy . . .. scr Real Money .. 36 Real Reta .. .. scr Worthy Star .. 36 GOTHARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP,' class 3.36, one mile and a-half. Olive Rey .. scr Travis Thorn .. 12 Plain Pearl .. scr Fernbrook Las .. 21 Queen Author .. scr Guyziah ‘.. .. 24 Anthum .. .. 12 Hard Words .. -4 Guy Mond .. .. 12 Admiral Wrack .. 36 Royal Escort .. 12 WILLIAMS HANDICAP, class 3.45; one mile and a-half, all scr. — Blandford Modern Lady Brian Boru Portlight Emmeline’s Last w Royal Spark Cling Clang Shadow King Fearless Terence Mac Jockeen. PRESIDENTS’ HANDICAP, unlioppled trotters, class 3.51; one mile and a-half. Alf Parrisli .. .. ser Clive Casej- .. 24 Debutante .. .. scr Sandv N. .. .. 21 Fairy Brooks .. scr Nelson’s Guest .. 36 Mimic . . . . scr Real Money . . 36 Peter Guv .. . . scr Worthy Star .. 36 Silk Beli .. .. scr DENNISTON HANDICAP, class 2.30, one mile, all scr. — Atarau King Margaret Rose Bingen Palm Paralax Blandford Phoenix Cling Clang Portlight Emmeline’s Last Red Flyer Dot Parrish Shadow King Fearless Silver Whip Guy Bell War Lass Forest Maiden Wracketeer ADDISON’S HANDICAP, class 3.42; one mile and a-half. Athelney Lass .. scr Young Travis .. 12 Cinema . . .. scr Grand Author .. 24 Jockeen .. .. scr Mary de Oro .. 24 Paralax .. .. scr Ronald Derby . . 24 Salute .. .. scr Le Voyage . . 36 , Garry Thorpe .. 12 Recess .. . - 36 Iron Man .. .. 12 Sklllicorn ■■ 48 STOCKTON HANDICAP, class 2.58; one mile and a-quarter. Lc Voyage .. .. scr Janice .. .. 12 Marvin Bingen . . scr Liberty Hall . . 12 Olive Bey . . scr Travis Thorn . . 12 Plain Pearl .. . . scr Fernbrook Lass .. 24 Sklllicorn . . .. ser Guyziah .. . . 24 Anthum .. .. 12 Admiral Wrack .. 36 Guy Mond . . .. 12 Bonny Drift . 48

FIELDS FOR AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, December 15. Acceptances for the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting on December 27, are: — SELBY HANDICAP, 5.4 class, 2 miles, mack Native .. scr Mountain Sun .. 24 Gala Day .. .. scr Autumn Lu .. 48 Kiiini .. .. scr Golden Eagle .. 48 La Triumph . . scr Indolent .. . . 48 Otara ~ . . scr Nelson Pirate .. 60 Stardown .. scr Manna’s Son .. 72 Golden Iluia . . 24 DECEMBER HANDICAP. 3.44 class; one mile and a-half. .Tune .. .. scr Ringtrue .. .. scr Royal Jester . . scr Tinokaka scr Kia Kaha . . scr Nellota .. 3b Kewpie’s Bond .. scr Summer .. .. 36 Nelson Luvan .. scr Peter Junior .. 36 Orleigh Mills .. scr Tryinent .. .. 36 Pink Ladv .. .. scr Alin Bells . . .. 48 Rare Bey . . .. scr Margaret Chenault 48 AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP. 4,30 class, two miles. Great Parrish . . scr Peter Pirate . . 36 Indianapolis .. scr Auto Machine .. 48 Olive Nelson . . scr Enawah . . 48 Pegaway .. •• scr Jewel Pointer .. 48 Kewpie’s Triumph 24 Sir Guy .. .. 48 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, 4.40 class, two miles. Cimarron . . • ■ scr Willie Derby .. scr Free Logan . . scr Dad’s Hope .. 24 Gumdigger •• scr Hohoro .. ..24 Pukemiro •• scr Glandore .. .. 36

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, 3.38 cla|f, one mile and a-ha.lt. Bonnie Direct .. scr Bingen Chief .. 24 Lady Amanda .. scr Red Hope' Margaret Chenault scr fisher .. • • 36 Indian Author .. 12 Worthy Light .. 60 ROWE TROTTING CUP, 4.46 class; two miles. Cary Mack .. ..scr Wakefield .. • • scr Fairyland .. ..scr Don Chenault ... -4 King’s Guard .. scr Moko Bells .. 24 Moko Girl . - -. scr Bessie Parrish .. 72 Nell Volo .. • • scr ST. HELIER’S HANDICAP, 2.46 class, one mile and a-quarter. Dan Direct .. .. scr First Flight .. 24 Our Peter .. .. scr Kewpie s Guy .. 24 Wilma Dillon .. scr Kewpie’s Triumph 24 Avernus .. 12 Sir GUy .. .. 36 Stannioor • • 12 Jewel Pointer • • 60 AKARANA HANDICAP, 2.56 class; one mile and a-quarter. Black .Tester .. scr Bell Dial 12 Donum .. ..scr Chancellor .. 24 Mazda .. .. scr Jackie Thorpe .. 36 Rev de Quest .. scr Manco ; - . • 36 Stormy Mack .. scr . Tempo .. .. 36 FIELDS FOR GORE. ' GORE, December 17. The Gore Trotting Club acceptances for December 26 are:— CROYDON HANDICAP, 3.50 class, one mile and a-half. Molly King .. scr Imperial Wave .. scr Taiyang . . .. scr Great Patch A scr Western Front .. scr Daytona .. .. scr Clipped Wings .. scr Beatrice Bingen .. scr Bon Haven .. scr Sylvia Moko .. scr Mahenerangi .. scr Orphan Bingen .. 36 Biltane .. .. scr Klppagh .. ... 38 Peter Conquest .. scr Fernlee .. .. 60 TRIAL HANDICAP, 4.5 class, 13J fuplongs. AH scr. Fairhaven Vacation Chevalier Happy Go Lucky Parish Chimes Bright Voyage Green Mantle Kibo Bingen Wrack Electric Chimes Hard Times Lucky Lee Monty Chimes Firecrest Winnie Lee Sunny Southland Ready Money Black Shadow

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, 2.22 class; one mile. Logan Brae .. scr Onoto .. .. scr Dusky . - .. scr Margaret Bell .. 12 Nelson Pointer .. scr Derby Vale .. 12 Nellie Osborne .. scr Elen’s Boy . . 24 Lena Bingen .. scr Willow Wave .. 24 King Mac .; .. scr GORE CUP HANDICAP, *4.45 class, two miles. Tangatu .. .. scr Grey Girl .. .. 24 Blue Mountain Bay Admiral .. 48 Queen scr Young Frahk .. 48 Marie Celeste .. scr Mocast .. .. 60 Desert Maiden .. scr Raider ~ .. 72 Lady Voison .. 12 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, 3.55 class; 13 furlongs. Sure .. .. scr Highland King .. scr Dusky .. .. scr Checahco .. 12 Man'o’ Franz .. scr Lindrum .. 12 Erin’s Chief .. scr Margaret Bell .. 24 Lena Bingen .. scr Sergeant Dallas 24 /MATAURA HANDICAP, 5.4 class; two , miles. Triangle .. .. scr Paul Bingen .. scr Western Front .. scr Helen’s Boy .. ser Lady Norris .. ser Beatrice Bingen ser Journey’s End .. scr Fernlee .. .. 24 Bon Haven .. .. scr Royal Stan .. 36 Orphan Bingen .. scr Bell Norris .. 72 Beltane .. ■■ scr Teviot Downs .. 108 Kippagh . . . • scr Sunny Gold .. 108 Great Patch .. ser PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, 3.42 class; one mile and a-half.

Parrish Chimes .. scr Regina Derby .. scr Green Mantle .. scr .Tames Bell .. 12 Rocks Ahead .. scr Azure .. .. 12 'arilion Chimes . . scr Vologda .. .. 24 Vaster Lee .. scr Jimmy de Oro ... 24 \loko Child .. scr Ozanam .. .. 36 •teot Free . . .. scr Frank Mac .. .. 36 Wynross .. .. scr Chiming Lou .. 48 Bright Sun .. .. scr Chiming Wave .. 48 FINAL HANDICAP, 2.55 class, one mile and a-quarter. Logan Brae .. scr Sun Bloom .. ..scr I'juigatu .. • • scr Lady Voisin .. 12 Wee Scotty .. .. scr Grey Girl .. .. 36 Marie Celeste .. scr Young Frank .. 36 Derby Vale . . . . scr Raider .. .. 48 Desert Maiden .. scr Mocast .. .. 48 Onoto .. • • scr Cold Wood .. .. 48 WESTLAND AND REEFTON TROTS. Nominations for the Reefton Trotting Club’s meeting, to be held on January 9, close with the Secretary, Mr C. J. Willis, at 9 o’clock to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. The Reefton Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m., and the Telephone Exchange at 9 p.m. Nominations for the Westland Trotting Club’s meeting are due on Wednesday next, at noon.