BOXING DAY RACING

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 December 1934, Page 6

BOXING DAY RACING

FINE WEATHER AT MEETINGS TOTE FIGURES COMPARED Fine weather ruled throughout New Zealand yesterday, and the ten racing clubs that held meetings, were well patronised. Five showed an increase on totalisator turnover, as compared with Boxing Day last year. The single pool was in operation at seven meetings and win and place at three, Gore Trotting Club using the latter form of betting—to return a decrease, while Westport, Waipukurau, Wairarapa and Manawatu had a similar result, under the single pool. The sum of £170,7941 was handled by the totalisators, an increase of £4636' As the Auckland Racing Club returned an increase of £6059 for its first day, and there was the added attraction of the presence of the Duke of Gloucester at the meeting, it cannot be claimed, if the totalisator is a reliable barometer of economic conditions, that any marked improvement in that direction has made itself manifest since Boxing Day of last year. On the turnover and attendances, however, little if any loss would be shown by the Clubs operating yesterday.

It will be seen from the following figures giving totalisator returns at yesterday’s meetings, that outside the Auckland and Manawatu fixtures there was little change in the figures for

As the Government receives £9 4/6 from every £lOO handled by the totalisator, without taking into considerations its “cut” from stakes, and amusement tax, yesterday’s meetings would bring a return to the Government of approximately £15,756, “unearned income.” This large amount, extensively increased by stakes and amusement tax illustrates the difficulty under which clubs are carrying on the sport, for the revenue from the totalisator that goes to clubs does not exceed six per cent. And it is from the totalisator turnover that Clubs look for the money to enable them to carry on.

WESTLAND JUBILEE MEETING. SMALL FIELpS~YESTERDAY. Small fields in five races yesterday handicapped the Westland Racing Club at the opening- day of its midsummer meeting. There was a satisfactory attendance, although not as large as had been expected, in view, of the fact that it was held in conjunction with the Hokitika Jubilee, and the day was ideal, as regards weather conditions. The effect of small fields, on .the totalisator turnover, was marked, as five races provided for only one dividend. The public were in betting mood, which was evidenced by a small increase in the amount handled, as compared with the first day last year, a total of £4262 10/- being put through as against £4211, for seven races. Had two dividends been returned in all the events, the Club must have recorded a large increase. With two trotting events included in Saturday’s programme, the galloping fields are expected to be much larger than those of yesterday, and mucly better results should obtain. Canterbury and West Coast-trained horses divided honours yesterday, four wins going to each province. The standard of racing was fair, but would have been much more interesting had good starts been the order of the day. The fields were not sent away evenly, but all the fault, did not rest with the starter, for some of the riders were to blame for not getting their mounts smartly away. The Club lost heavily on the Thompson Handicap, which was reduced to a two horse race, and betting on it was restricted to £94 10/-. A feature of the meeting was the success gained by the Omoto trainer, C. J. Walshe, who turned his horses out in excellent condition, and had the satisfaction of leading in three winners, from six starters. The meeting was splendidly conducted, no hitch ocmirring, and the events being run well to advertised time. The President, Mr. J. J. Mclntosh, the Secretary, Mr. D. J. Evans, apd other officials had reason to be well satisfied with their work. The track was hard and fast, the races being decided in fast .times, while the public were well on the mark in their estimate of prospects. The Hokitika Municipal Band was in attendance and rendered an appropriate programme. Concluding results were as follow: —

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of £7O, six furlongs, I—WISE CHOICE, M. P. Corliss’s b.g., Some Boy ll—Joan, aged, 8.1 (W. H. Jones) 1 3—ROYAL SCEPTRE, C. Kettle’s b.g., aged, 8.8, car. 8.3 (L. Harding) 2 S—ARROWROSE,5 —ARROWROSE, M. Minehan’s b.f., 4yrs., 8.1 (W. Shand).. .. 3 Also started: 4 White Doe (C. Hughes) 9.0, 2 Cheap Money (J. Jennings). Won by a length; two lengths. | Time 1.16 1-5. Winner trained by D. j P. Mahoney. Riccarton.x I From a good start. Royal Spectre; showed cut slightly in front of Arrow-1 rose and Cheap Money. Royal Spectre | made the pace, and led into the j straight, but he then came out from | the rails, and was in distress a few I yards from the post, where Wise': Choice came fast to overhaul and beat him'home. Arrowrose was a fair third, with Cheap Money whipper-in. Tote £673. i JUBILEE HANDICAP, of £lOO, one! mile. ' I 2 -MONIPERE. W. Jeffries’ b.g. Arrowsmith—Note. 4yrs. 7.7 (W. Shand) 1! .I—WEATHERLEY, H. W. Ward’s i b.g., 7yrs., 8.10 (A. S. Ellis) .. 2, S—EARTHQUAKE, J. Rothwell’s I b.m„ 6yrs., 8.2 (G. Salt) .. .. 3 [ Also started: 4 Sky Rover (V. Lee) ' 8.2, 2 Rose Vai (W. H. Jones) 7.12. Won by four lengths; a length. Time ‘ 1.41 4-5. Winner trained by C. J. 1 Walsh, Omoto. <

Monipere scored the easiest win of the day. Taking the lead from the barrier rise, he outdistanced the opposition, and put a big break on them. He was allowed to run his own race, and came home without effort, chased by Weatherly which had always been second, then Earthquake and Sky Rover. Tote £770.

STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP, of £7O, seven furlongs

2—ANIMATED, W Dunshea’s b,m.. Tree Lucerne—lnspiration, aged 8.7 (W. Shand) 1 I—IMPERIAL SPEAR, B. Clark’s b.g., svrs., 9.1 (V. Lee) .. . • 2 6—MARMORATTON, T. Lalor’s cb.m., aged, 9.0 (J. Moore) .. 3

Also started: 5 Little Doubt (C. Hughes) 10.3, 4 Lady Rene (W. Kitto) 8.7, 3 Roderick Dhu (K. Robinson) 8.9, 7 Kevino (L. Harding) 8.0. Won by two lengths; a length. Time 1.30. Winner trained by C. J. Walsh, Omoto. Animated was another winner from the barrier rise. She led Imperial Spear, Marmoration and Roderick Dhu throughout, there being no change in the order of the first four during the running. Animated won well, Imperial Speai 1 doing best of the others. Roderick Dhu was fourth, then Lady Rene. Tote £6601.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of £7O, six furlongs. 4—PATROLE, E.M. Sheedy’s ch.g. Paladin —On Sight, 6yrs., 7.10 car. 7.12 (V. Lee) 1 I—ROYAL AMPHORA, R. Sutherland’s b.g., aged, 9.12, car. 10.0, inc., 71bs pen. less 51bs all. (J. Wadley) 2 3—MARGARET ROSE, J. J. Anisy’s b.m., syrs., 8.7 car. 8.2 (L. Harding) 3 Also started: 5 Hunting Call (J. Jennings) 7.7 car. 7.10, 2 Arctic Star (W. Jones) 7.2, 6 Sir Gallant (J. Moore) 7.0 car. 7.2. Won by half a length; a neck. Time 1.15 4-5. Winner trained by V. Lee, Omoto. Arctic Star dwelt at the start, and Margaret Rose made the pace, followed in order by Sir Gallant, Patrole, and Royal Amphora Half-way up the straight Margaret Rose was tackled by Patrole and Royal Amphore. Patrole hung on best and defeated the favourite, with Margaret Rose just clear of Hunting Call and Arctic Star. Tote £677.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Show Scratchings Clearly: Patrons of the Westland Racing Club’s meeting would appreciate a space being left on the jockey’s board for the numbers where horses arc withdrawn. The existing method of cramming all the names makes it difficult for patrons to figure out which horses have been scratched. The names of riders could also be placed on the board more expeditiously. Washed-out Colours:

Several of the jackets worn by rid.(rs at Hokitika yesterday should be renewed. The colours have been washed out, or faded to such a degree that they do not represent the tints claimed for them in the race card. The riders yesterday did not present a dapper appearance, and a general clean-up of their wearing apparel would present them in a much better light.

Arrowmid Opens Circuit: Arrowmid was always handily placed in the Pioneer Handicap, being second till half a mile from home, where she took up the running. Thereafter she was not challenged till near tho post, but had enough in reserve to hold off Wino. Arrowmid won over a similar distance at this meeting last year, and is good yet for another success. • Covered Much Ground: | Wino covered more ground than any I ether horse in the Pioneer Handicap. ‘He ran very wide at the turns, and it was that which lost him the race. Once in the straight, Wino came fast on the outside, but giving Arrowmid three lengths start in the run home proved too great a handicap. I Failed to Jump Out: , s i Earthquake missed the jump out in | the Pioneer Handicap', and trailed the ’ field for four furlongs. She then moved up into fourth place, and made a I good run from then on. Earthquake I was only half a length behind the wini nor at the post, and will improve on j that during the circuit. i Riptide Finished On: Riptide did not get away too well in the scurry for positions in the Maiden Stakes. Ho camo fast over the ; final two furlongs, however, and was j third into ‘ho straight. He had the j measure of tho leader, Backlead, near I tho post, and won full of running. He gallops easily, and has a good stride. Ho is a five-year-old gelding by Shambles, —Aritea. and. therefore, a I half-brother to the defunct Rapier. ;Ho should win further success during ' 1 the circuit. It was his third start. I ' Backlead Stopped: After taking the lead at the end of half a furlong, from Sir Gallant, Backlead showed the way to the Maiden Stakes field. Ho failed to withstand a challenge from Riptide, but beat the others easily. 1

Had Every Chance: Sir Gallant had every chance. He jumped-out first in the Maiden Stakes, but then failed to carry on, and the nearest he could get was fifth. He finds the shortest distance too long for him. Two-Hprse Race:

Royal Amphora gave Free Rose six lengths start, and a beating in the Thompson Handicap, thej r being the only starters. Royal Amphora made a nice run in the straight, and had no difficulty in overtaking Free Rose, when one hiindred yards from the post. Won With Ears Pricked: Semper Pafatus scored without undue effort in the Hokitika Handicap. After Coomassie and Lady Rene had made the pace, Semper Paratus took the lead from the former, with three furlongs to go, and made it a canter home to win with his ears pricked. Riri Was Sore: Riri failed to stride out in the principal event, and tailed the field throughout. He finished twenty lengths behind the other three starters, and pulled up sore. The track wag against him, as he was sore before the race.

Came Again: Lady Rene made the pace for five furlongs, with Coomassie in the Hokitika Handicap, but then drifted back. She came again, two furlongs from home, and finished quite well, yet not fast enough to trouble the winner and Coomassie. Wise Choice Succeeds:

Royal Sceptre made all the running in the Christmas Handicap-, but left the rails in the straight, and was beaten over the final stages by Wise Choice, who did much better than the others in the straight. Will Improve:

' White Doe was produced in big condition and in need of a race. She did not produce her customary speed in the Christmas Handicap, and an improvement can be expected from her in her next outing.

Monipere All the Way: Monipere made no race of it in the Jubilee Handicap. He set the pace, and opened up a big break on the others. He was never less, after two furlongs, than five lengths ahead of Weatherly, who was always second. Monipere was produced in excellent fettle by C. J. Walsh, of Kaiata, and is owned by Mr. W. Jeffries, Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, so- that in winning the .Jubilee Handicap, it was an appropriate victory to the occasion.

Animated Easily: First out and first home, Animated won the Stewards’ Welter easily, and gave trainer C. J. Walsh his third win. There was no change during the race, Animated leading Imperial Spear, Marmoration and Roderick Dhu. In the run home Animated was not troubled and won full of running. She retains her speed remarkably, and is at a weight under which she will still win. Not Worth Considering:

Kevjno, on his running yesterday, is not worthy of consideration. He does not like the game:, and although he has shown a good turn of speed in training work, he has never run a decent race with the colours up. He was last in his race yesterday, and prospects of him sharing in a stake are not hopeful.

Little Doubt Failed: Little Doubt does not appreciate hard tracks, and it was not surprising to find him near the rear of the field during the running of the Stewards’ Handicap yesterday. It was not until he struck a yielding track, that he showed any form on his last visit to tlio Coast. Was Started Twice:

Lady Rene had a heavy day yesterday. After being started in the mile and a-quarter race, in which she covered the distance in 2.11, Lady Rene was saddled up for the “Stewards’ Handicap, of seven furlongs. It was expecting a little too much of her to be fresh for her second start, and it was surprising that she should be subjected to galloping on such a “concrete” track, when so many opportunities for winning a race are available, over the circuit. She would not be benefitted by yesterday’s efforts.

Patrole Won Well: V. Lee had Patrole looking well, and he rode a well-judged race on him. Lee kept him right up to his work, and he was in a handy position all the way in the Electric Handicap. Margaret Rose made Royal Amphora feel his weight, and Lee then came fast from the bottom of the straight, with Patrole. The horse ran much better over six furlongs than many expected, for a middle distance suits him best. Not of Much Account:

On yesterday’s running, and past form, the prospects of Rothen, Zetes, Kevino, Roderick Dhu, Sir Gallant, and Hunting Call, dp not offer much hope of a win for their connections.

Kelly’s Queen’s Plate: in the race for the Queen's Plate, at Ellerslie yesterday, Lady Kyra was smartest away, to take the lead from The Khedive and Scotland. At the half mile Scotland was first, closely followed by King Musk, Lady Kyra, Lagoon and Cherry King. Lady Kyra, Kelly and Scotland were neck and neck up the straight and the first pair were dead level passing the post, with Scotland a length back, and Sea Fox fourth.

Legatee Best Youngster: Haut Monde and Galilee lost ground at the jump off in the Great Northern Foal Stakes at Ellerslie yesterday. Gay Sheik taking command from Legatee, Penelope and Hunting Scene. Symcony came up from fifth to lead along the top with Galilee next three lengths back, closely followed by Haut Monde, Gay Sheik, Legatee, and Happy Landing. The order was practically 'the same at the turn, Legatee answering the whip well to overtake tho leaders and clinch victory comfortably by three lengths from Galilee with Haut Monde a neck away third, and Debham fourth.

The Auckland Cup Race: Southdown, Grand Jury, Great Star, and Kiltowyn -were the first away in the race for the Auckland Cup yesterday, but passing the stand Solarium took command from Great Star, Southdown, Vintage, Gold Trail, Rocket and Kiltowyn, Solarium still ■led along the back with Southdown second, and Great Star, Vintage, Rocket, Gold Trail, Kiltowyn and Grand Jury followed in that order. Solarium petered out in the straight, and Gold Trail showed a good turn of speed to win through, and -won by two lengths from King March, with Grand Jury third, half a length behind, and Caliente fourth, Time 3.25. J

AUCKLAND—FIRST bAY. GAY BLONDE WINS RAILWAY. AUCKLAND, December 2G. The presence of the Duke of Gloucester made th© opening of the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting a gala occasion to-day. Fine weather, tempered bj r a slight breeze, made conditions ideal, and there was the largest attendance seen at Ellerslie for some time. The Duke drove along the course in front of the stands to the greeting of cheers. The Royal visitor presented the cup, won by Mr. D. M. Douglas, owner of Gold Trail, who scored in the Auckland Cup, and congratulated the trainer, Mr. J. C. Cameron, and K. Voitre, who rode the mount. The tote handled £75,274, compared With £69,215 on the corresponding day last year, an increase of £6,059. Concluding results: — Gloucester Steeplechase, 3 miles. — (5) Absent (Sharkey) 1, (4) Thespis (Burgess) 2, (1) Wee Pat (J. Mcßae) 3. Also started —(8) Billy Boy, (3) Valpeen, (10) Callamart, (2) Ruby Meteor, (12) Neil, (13) Cotsfield, (7) Pahu, (6) Copey, (11) Jayson, (9) Free Air. and (14) St. Warrigal. Thespis, who jumped beautifully, took the lead at the water jump, from Valpeen, Wee Pat, Cotsfield, Ruby Meteor and Free Air. Along the back, Thespis was six lengths clear of Jayson, who was followed by Absent, Valpeen, Ruby Meteor, Wee Pat. Thespis and Jayson were on even terms down the incline, but the latter fell at the stone wall at the straight. Callamart also came to grief, and Absent, who was then lying third, took the lead and stayed on well to win from Thespis by a neck. Wee Pat was third half a length away, and Ruby Meteor was fourth. Time 5.52. Railway Handicap, 6 furlongs.— (3) Gay Blonde (Tinker) 1, (8) Gay Seton (Horne) 2, (1) Diatomous (R. Reed) 3. Also started—(l3) Sporting Blood, (4) Rereatu, (11) Copyist, Cranford, (9) British Columbia, (7) Star Artist, (15) Sinking Fund, (5) Grand Sport, (12 Imamint car. 7.8, (6) Namakia, (12) Imamint, (14) Mother Superior car. 7.111 and (2) Silver Jubilee. The race was exciting and the issue always in doubt. Diatomous had the advantage early from Silver Jubilee, Rereatu, Gay Seton and Gay Blonde. The leaders at the turn were Gay Seton, Diatomous, Gay Blonde, Sinking Fund and Rereatu. In a good finish, Gay Blonde prevailed by a head over Gay Seton, with Diatomous a similar distance away third, and Silver 1 Jubilee fourth. Time 1.11 3-5.

Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.—(6) Ladv Ruler (G. Cameron) 1, (1) Bun Fight (Horne) 2, (4) Parquet (Broughton) 3. Also started—(2) Triune, (5) Round Up, (3) Kotou, (10) Light Comedy, (8) Flood Tide, (9) Tidalia, (11) Palardo, (7) Going Gay. Kotou and Lady Ruler led most for the journey, the latter having command at the turn, to stay on well and win narrowly from Bun Fight. Parquet was close up third, and Kotou was fourth. Won by a neck; a head. Time 1.01. Handicap, 1 mile.—(l) Princess Doreen 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) 1, (2) Golden Wings (Reed) 2, (3) Cricket Bat (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started—(4) Persian, (9) Mungatoon, (5) Carfex, (7) Pomp, (11) Royal Artist 7.8, (10) King’s Archer, (14) Delrain, (6) Hunting Jay 7.21, (8) Lady Spy, Prolyxo 7.2, and (12) Hushing. Golden Wings led along the top, trailed by Lady Spy, Hunting Jay and Carfex. Princess Doreen was lying handy at the distance, and came up fast to get home a neck ahead of Golden Wings. Cricket Bat appeared from nowhere to get third. Lady Spy was fourth. Won by a neck; 11 lengths. Time 1 38 An inquiry was held regarding the riding of H. Wiggins and Voitre in the Auckland Cup. Wiggins, who piloted Solarium, was suspended for a month for interference, and Voitre, who rode the winner, Gold Trail, was suspended for a similar period, also for interference. .

AT DUNEDIN YESTERDAY. QUIETLY WINS BURNSIDE. DUNEDIN, December 26. The weather was fine but dull for the opening day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s races, at Wingatui to-day. There was a large attendance and the tote handled £ 14,655 compared with £13,932 on the first day last year. Concluding results: — . Milburn Handicap, 7 furlongs—ll/9 First Song (Humphries) 1; 7/7 Colossian (Carr) 2; 2/4 Unseen (W. J. Powell) 3. Also started: 4/3 Top Rank, 3/2 Quite Soon, 9/8 Heather Glow, 6/5 Irish Birdcatcher, 5/6 Queen of Song, 13/11 Amy Johnson, 8/10 Strong Light, 12/12 Doiran, 1/1 Bay Duke, 10/9 Dodge, 15/14 Hot Tea, 15/13 Lady Kate. Won by a length and a-half; three. Time 1.27 3-5. Burnside Handicap, 7 furlongs.— 4/5 Quietly (A. E. Leckie) 1; Last Link (Dooley) 2; 1/1 Fair Weather (O’Connor) 3. Also started: 6/6 Ranelagh, 7/7 Chrysology, 3/3 Double Shot, 8/8 Tippling, 2/2 Osculate. ■ Won by a length and a-half; two. Time 1.27. Salisbury Handicap, 1 mile. —1/1 Scratchmere Scar (Kirwan) 1; 7/7 Nightform (Brodie) 2; 5/2 Travena (Powell) 3. Also started: 8/9 Haere Toiiu, 4/5 Venite, 2/3 Saxophone, 6/7 Bay Biddy, 3/4 Wonderful, 10/10 Daring Deed, 11/11 Academy, 9/8 Oliver. "Won by a length; a length and a-half. Time- 1.40 4-5.

TOUT LE MONDE AT MANAWATU. AUTOPAY BEATS SPRINTERS. PALMERSTON N., December 26. The Manawatu Summer meeting opened to-day in fine, warm weather, with a big attendance. The totalisator took against £24,095 last year. Concluding results: — Manawatu Cup, li miles. —3 Tout Le Monde (MacKinnon) 1; 7 Red Sun (Tattersail) 2; 8 Brambletorn (Jenkins) 3. Also started: 1 Hazoor, 2 Passion Fruit, 4 Plateau, 9 Arikira, 6 Catalogue, 5 Copper King. Won by a length and a-half; half a length. Time- 2.35 2-5. It was a good race, with tho field well bunched half a mile from home, where Brambletorn and Catalogue were the pacemakers from Copper King, Plateau and Tout Le Monde. The last-named was in charge at tho home turn, and went on to ■ win decisively from the fastfinishing Red Sun. Brambletorn was half a length away third, and Passion Fruit fourth. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.—l Ilins (B. H. Morris) 1; 2 Hororataj (MacKinnon) 2; 5 Fulojoy (McFarlane) 3. Also started: 8 Finneska. 3 Sergia cai. 7.7, 4 Carpathia, 7 Tidal Song, 6 Nightlass car. 7.6, 9 Martial Lady. Won by half a length; the same. Time 1.1.

Gillies Handicap, 6 furlongs.—3 Novice car. 7.3 (MacKinnon) 1; 10 Full Throttle car. 7.2 (Tattersail) 2; 5 Knock Out car. 7.4 (Messervy) 3. Also started: 7 Pladie, 8 Acceptable. 2 Flammarion, 4 Sunee, 6 car. 7.4, 1 Alby car. 7.2, 9 De Trap

car. 7.1. Won by a head; half a length. Time 1.14 1-5. Fitzherbert Handicap, 6 furlongs.— 1 Autopay (L. G. Morris) 1; 5 Movie Star (Anderson) 2; 2 Farmer (B- H. Morris). 3. Also started: 3 Cottesmore, 4 Bodyline car. 7.111. Won by two lengths; four lengths. Time 1.13 1-5. Autopay was. handy to Movie Star and Bodyline at the home turn and he won as he liked. Grandstand Handicap, 9 furlongs.— 5 Inflation (Webster) 1; 1 Fracas (MacKinnon) 2; 2 West Tor (Anderson) 3. Also started: 4 Miladi, 6 La Poupee, 3 Porotiti, 7 Nightguard. Won by half a length; three lengths. Time 1.53. ( WAIPUKURAU MEETING. SLIPPERY WINS FLYING. HASTINGS, December 26. The Waipukurau Jockey Club meeting to-day was held in fine weather. The track was rather hard. The attendance was good and the totalisator handled £4422/10/-, as against £5434 10/- last year. Concluding results: — Braeburn Hack.—3 Grumpy (Mullins) 1; 1 Lavina (Young) 2; 4 Asterisca (Leach) 3. Also started: 2 Vonia Park, 5 Takiri, 6 I’m Alone, 7 Lady Cheval. Won by a head, half a length. Time 1.1 3-5. Hunters’ Handicap.—l Marching Song (M. H. Dodds) 1; 3 Kahunoke (Mr E. Tod) 2; 2 Sabatini (Mr G. Beatson) 3. Only starters. Won by a head; six lengths. Time 1.59. Open Flying.—l Slippery (Young) 1; 2 Stitch (Flowers) 2; 5 Chopin (Gutherie) 3. Also started: 4 Speed, 3 Sunny Sky. Won by three-quarters of a length; two. Time 1.27 4-5. Porangahau Handicap.—s Sunny Maid (Flowers) 1; 6 Sunny Song (McNaughton) 2; 3 Lavina (Leach) 3. Also started: 1 Queen’s Pride, 4 Auraline, 7 Takiri, 8 Wine Tray, 2 Air Bird. Won by a neck: one length. Time 1.14.

TARANAKI—FIRST BAY. CONCLUDING RESULTS. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 26. The weather was fine and the course in good order, whilst there was a large attendance on the first day of the Taranaki J.C. meeting. The tote handled £12,212 as compared with £11,347/10/-, an increase of £864 10/-. Concluding results: — Flying Handicap, .6 furlongs—2/3 Lucidus (L. Dulieu) 1; 5/4 Merry Way (J. Davoren) 2; 4/5 Moatoa (Teasey) 3. Also started: 3/2 The Tiger, 1/1 Princess Star. Won by half a length; a head. Princess Star was fourth. Time 1.14 2-5. Christmas Handicap, 11 miles. 2 Bugle Call (Keesing) 1; 1 Lalla Quex 7.11- (L. Dulieu) 2; 3 Musqv.il 7.7 (Airkett) 3. Only starters. Won by a neck; a head. Time 2.10 1-5. Atiawa Handicap, 9 furlongs.—7/6 Tahurengi 7.5 (Davoren) 1; 1/1 Persen (Keesing) 2; 5/3 St. Clara 8.31 (McLeod) 3. Also started: 2/3 Perschiera, 4/8 Emancipation, 3/2 Ruaforin, 8/7 Tutors 9/9 Ythan, 11/11 Gwanlea, 6/5 Gay Fire, 10/10 Maid of tho Air, 12/12 Windscreen. Won by three and a-half lengths; a neck. Gay Fire was fourth. Time 1.551-5. Tikorangi Stakes, 5 furlongs.—l/1 Harvest Moon (Green) 1; 6/7 £anloff (Mclnally) 2; 1/2 Lia Fail (Chote) 3. Also started: 5/3 Cereal, 4/4 Calcutta, 3/5 Gold Mission, 7/5 Missfire. Won by a head; two lengths. Gold Mission was fourth. Time 1.2. Stewards’ Hack, 6 furlongs.— Courtega (Keesing) 1; 5/6 Phiakuo 7.0 (Thompson) 2; 3/3 Gold Gleam (Mclnally) 3. Also started: 6/5 All Spirit, 7/7 Chief Marionette, 2/2 Glenvane, 4/4 Prince Reno, 10/10 Ingenuity, 9/8 Artful Dodger, 8/8 Colossal. Won by half a length; two and a-half lengths. All Spirit was fourth. Time 1.13 2-5.

FIELDS FOR WYNDHAM. Acceptances for the Wyndham Racing Club’s meeting on January Ist are: — Trial Handicap, 5 furlongs—Capital 9.0, Coat of Arms 8.11, Pompax 8.10, Euge 8.10, Waiau Maid 8.8, Obligement 8.7, Half Note 8.7, Clatter, Lady Leighton, Moneyless, Gipsy Fair, Disguise, Maragosa, British Empire f. 8.6. Diggers’ Class Trot Handicap, 3.43 class, li miles.—Bill Drusus, Bondi Chimes, Chevalier, Christina’s Wave, Egliugton, Embark, Firecrest, Grand Mogul, Guywin, Mountain Lad, Picotee, Ready Money, Royal Drive, Silver Guy, Tour scr., Dame Fortune 12, Fairhaven, Lucky Lee 24. Wyndham Cup Handicap, 11 miles. —Signaller, Red Boa 8.8, Silver Sight 8.1, Aesculus 7.13, Great Shot 7.12, Chrysology 7.11, Cough 7.8, Last Link 7.4, Totolomai 7.3, Double Shot, Grand Finale 7.2, Nightform, Travenna, Wonderful 7.0. Mimihau Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Colossian 9.1, Venite 8.10, Unseen 8.4, Mayam 8.1, Broken Rule, Slaemish 8.0, Beam 7.10, Lady Kate, Silk Arrow 7.7, Capital 7.5, Cones D’Oro 7.3, Silver Dart 7.2, Coat _ of Arms, Royal Pal 7.1, Foreign Star, Disguise 7.0. President’s Handicap, 6 furlongs. —- Palermo 9.5, All Humbug 9.0, Quietly 7.6, Irish Birdcatcher 7.5, Last March 7.4, Enwood 7.3, Mayam, Wonderful 7.0.

New Year Handicap, 1 mile. —Palatinate 8.1, Daring Deed 7.13, Valeska, Impala, Capital 7.6, Bowlands 7.4, Pompax 7.2, Oliver 7.1, Obligement, Madam Pompadour, Golden King 7.0.

Victory Class Trot Handicap, 3.57 class, 1 mile and 5 furlongs—Erin’s Pride, Faneburn, Fairhaven, Lynwood, Royal Guy, Vologda, Wrackette, Bright Voyage scr., Erin’s Chief, Erin’s Star, Happy Knight, Nelson’s Fortune 12, Rocks Ahead 24. Visitors’ Highweight Handicap, 8£ furlongs.—Venite 10.9, Stronglight 10.5, Palatinate 10.0, Broken Rule 9.12, Thornton 9.6, Hot Stuff 9.2, Granado, Academy, Silver Issue, Johnny Milford 9.0.

WESTPORT—FIRST DAY. i CONCLUDING RESULTS. WESTPORT, December 26. For the first day of the Westport trots to-day, there was glorious weather. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £4,7141, compared with £5,471 last year. Concluding results. — Williams Memorial Handicap, 11 miles.—l War Betty (Hendrickson) 1; 2 Fearless (Simpson) 2; 4 Erin’s Beauty (T. Bennett) 3. Also started: 3 Lazy Pete, 5 Local Chimes. Won by two lengths; third horse one length awav. Times 3.29, 3.29 1-5, 3.29 4-5, 3.34 1-5. President’s Handicap, 1| miles. —5 Fairy Brooks (T. Bennett) 1; 6 Discord (Hewson) 2; 4 Sandy N (J. Roche) 3. Also started: 8 Dynasty, 10 Dot Parrish, 9 Lady Sonoma, 12 Real Rota, 2 Royal Parrish, 1 Wrackless, 7 Mabel Chimes, 3 Worthy Star. Won j by five lengths; third horse one

length behind. Times: 3.29 2-5, 3.43 3-5, 3.35 2-5, 3.45. . Denniston Handicap, 11 miles. —4 Salute (T. Bennett) 1; 7 Belle Derby (Scanlon) 2; 3 Awa Dillon (Lynch) 3 Also started: 3 Broughshane, 8 Little Surprise, 10 Logan Palm, 9 Radiant Doll, 1 Sea Trail, 5 Truman. Won by seven lengths; third a length away. Times: 3.43 2-5, 3.35 2-5, 3.45. Addison’s Handicap, 11 miles. —2 Fearless (Simpson) 1; 5 Welcome Guv (Berkett) 2; 1 Rackateer (penalised 24yds) (Walsh) 3. Also started: 4 Parallax, 6 Skillicorn, 3 Eastern Queen. ‘Won by one length; third a length away. Times: 3.29 1-5, a. 29 2-5, 3.31 2-5, 3.34 3-5. Stockton Handicap, 11 miles:—4 Golden Dollar (Westman) 1; Olive »Rey (Davidson) 2; Great Minto (McNeill) 3. Also started: 5 Lucky Guy, 3 Guymond. Won by a. neck; third three lengths away. Times: 2.53, 2.53 1-5, 2.55, 2.54.

ASHBURTON MEETING. CONCLUDING RESULTS. ASHBURTON, December 26. The Ashburton trots were held today in cloudy, windy, hot weather. The attendance was very large and the course unusually hard and dusty. The tote handled £17,203 as against £15,282 10/- last year. Concluding McLean Handicap, 11 miles.—2 Recess (Bryce Junr.) 1; 4 Wise Guy (Butterfield) 2;. 9 War Officer (Edwards) 3. Also started: 3 . Sylvia Sydney, 5 Camera, 10 Guyziah, 8 Ruin, 1 Jimmy de Oro, G Colene Parrish, 7 Tatsy de Oro. Won by three lengths; a neck. Time 3.20 2-5. Winslow Handicap, 11 miles. —1 Sea Gift (E J. Smith) 1; 6 Don Chenault (Berry) 2; 3 First ’Wrack (Stewart) 3. Also started: 3 Raclaim, coupled with First Wrack), 9 Cannonball, 12 King’s Voyage, 8 Gay Pare?. 2 Lough Guv 11 Gemlight, 10 Admiral Lingen, 7 Fi’fa, 5 Great Way, 4 Explosion. Won by a. length; same. Time 3.24 3-5. Midsummer Handicap, 1- miles. .) Todd Lonzia (Henderson) 1; Agile (G. S. Smith) 2; 8 Jolly Wave (L. Bell Junr.), 3. Also started: 4 William Tell, 5 Worthy King, 3 Prince Author, 6 Great Antrim, I Goldtie d, 1 Little Nelson. Won by a length; three. Time 3.20. . Boxing Day Handicap 1-2 mi es.— 1 War Buoy (Edwards) 1; 2 Cloudy Range (McDermott, owner) 2; 5 Sunny Morn (F. Holmes) 3. Also started- 10 Trampfast, 8 Gay Gordon, 4 Wild Guy, 11 Major Lind, 3 Peter Locanda, 5 Master Roy (coupled with Sunny Morn), 6 Muriel de Oro, 9 Pegaway, 7 Native Chief (coupled with Gold Country). Won by a length; a. neck. Time 3.17 2-5.

GORE ANNUAL MEETING. CONCLUDING RESULTS. GORE, December 26. The Gore Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day. There was fine weather at the start, but rain set in for the last three races. There was a large attendance, and the track was in good order. The tote handled £13,067 compared with £13,4861 last year, a. decrease of £419 J. Concluding results: — Mataura. Handicap, 2 miles.—4/4 Helen’s Boy (Gallagher) 1; 6/5 .Son Haven (Smith) 2; 1/1 Win Tnru' (Clarke) 3. Also started: 8/ I .J Sylvia Moko, 13/13 Parrish Chimes, 12/12 Patty Todd, 9/9 Travis Pringle, 3/6 Minstrel, 10/10 Kilbirnie Dan, 2/2 Journey’s End, 11/8 Lee Boy, 7/3 Kippagh, 5/7 Golden Bingen. Won by one length; six lengths. Time. 4.52. Chi-istmas Handicap, 11 miles:—s/6 Frank Mac (McGregor) 1; 4/5 Silver Axworthv (McKendry) 2; 3/3 Happy Knight (Todd) 3. Also started: 1/1 Battlefield, 2/2 Bright Voyage, 8/7

Erin’s Star, 6/8 Anthum, 9/9 Nellie Osborne, 7/4 Bronze Wave, 10/10 Man o’ Franz. Won by a neck; one and a-half lengths. Time 3.44 2-5. /

President’s Handicap, 1J miles. — 1/1 Wrackette (Gallagher) 1; 4/4 Fairhaven (Rattray) 2; 2/2 Royal Guy (Dynes) 3. Also started: 15/15 Electric Chimes, 11/10 Erin’s Chance, 3/3 Lynwood, 8/7 Suncup, 12/11 Lee Voyage, 13/14 Gracile, 9/8 Money Chimes, 5/5 Boltaire, 16/13 Ozanum, 9/6 Happiness, 7/9 Single Lee, 6/12 Vologda, 14/16 Red King. Won by two lengths; one length. Time 3.24 1-5.

Final Handicap, 11 miles. —2/2 Nobleman (Stewart) 1; 1/1 Chechahco (Walsh) 2; 3/3 Erin’s Fair (Cruickshank) 3. Also started: 5/6 Liberal, 6/5 Bay Admiral, 4/4 Margaret Bell. Won by a. length and a-half; five lengths. Time 2.46. WAIRARAPA MEETING. CARTERTON, December 26. The Wairarapa Trotting Club’s annual meeting was held in fine weather, and before a. fair attendance\. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £3358, compared with £3784 for last year. Concluding results: — Boxing Day Handicap, 1 mile. —(3) Flintlock 1, (2) Storm Queen 2, (1) Bonnie Direct 3. Scr.—Orleigh Mills. Won by four lengths. Time 2.17 1-5. Clarevillo Handicap, miles.— (6) Shining Metal 1. (3) Orleigh Mills 2, (4) Jean Parrish 3. Scr.—Salvage, Chronicler, Worthy Member and To Moki. Won by a head; a neck. Time 2.54 3-5. Thompson Handicap, li miles. —(1) Edna Worthy 1, (2) Nelson’s Chum 2, (4) Native Hero 3. Also started— Lady Author. Won by three lengths. Time 2.50 1-5.

> WINTON RE-HANDICAPS INVERCARGILL, December 26. The following are the re-handicaps for the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday:— South Hillend Handicap: Minstrel 48 yds. Commissioners Handicap: Ready Money 48yds. Stewards’ Handicap: Frank Mac 48 yds. Trotting Club Handicap: Kibo 48 yds. President’s Handicap: Minstrel 60 yds., Helen’s Boy 108 yds. Speedwell Handicap: Stowaway 36 yds., Frank Mac 36 yds. Members’ Handicap: Wrackette 48 yds. Farewell Handicap: Kibo 36 yds., Nobleman 24 yds.

last Boxing Day. £ ’ £ 1934 1933 Auckland R.C. 75,274 69,215 Manawatu R.C. 24,095 Ashburton T.C. 17,203 15,282 Dunedin J.C. 14,655 13,932 Gore T.C. 13,067 Taranaki J.C. 12,212 11,347a Wairarapa T.C. 3,358 3,784 Westport T.C. 4,714i 5,471 Waipukurau J.C. 4,422J 5,434i Westland R.C. 4,262J 4,211 Totals £170,