NEW YEAR RACING

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 December 1934, Page 6

NEW YEAR RACING

THE FIELDS ENGAGED G.J.C. IS COAST ATTRACTION Nine Clubs will hold meetings in New Zealand to-morrow, and a similar number on Wednesday. For the West Coast, the attraction will be provided by the Greymouth Jockey Club, which will stage its summer fixture, on both days. The Canterbury Park Club will be the only trotting club to hold a meeting, but five of the galloping clubs, have two light harness events included in their programmes for each day. The fields, with prospects and starting times, are here given.

BETTING SYSTEMS. The following- systems of betting will operate at the New Year meetings:— SINGLE POOL—lst and 2nd. Greymouth J. C. Auckland R.C. Wairarapa. R.C. Waikouaiti R.C. Marton J. C. (three dividends) Canterbury Park T.C. (Ist and 2nd.) WIN AND PLACE. Oamaru J.C. Wyndham R.C. Hawke’s Bay J.C. Southland R.C. Stratford R.C.—Place, 75-25. AT OMOTO TO-MORROW THE FIELDS AND PROSPECTS The Greymouth Jockey Club has received satisfactory acceptances for the first day of its summer meeting, which opens at Omoto racecourse to-morrow. With few exceptions, the gallopers were seen out at Hokitika but form there is not always a reliable guide, i owing to the going being the opposite way round at Greymouth. The track is in fast order, and much rain would require to fall, before it would be noticeably affected. Additional accommodation has been provided for the tearooms, the entire lower floor of the grandstand now being available. A new booth has been built to replace the extra space taken for the tearooms. Patrons of to-morrow’s meeting can look forward with confidence, to an interesting afternoon of racing. The programme will be run off strictly to schedule, the totalisator being closed at the advertised times for each event, so that the public would be well advised to make investments within reasonable time, and thereby assist the Club to stage a pleasurable gathering.

12.35. NOVICE STAKES, 5| furlongs: —

Sundancer, Acevedo, Arrow Win, and Quebec, did not race at Hokitika. On recent efforts two worthy of consideration are Sisterina Rotokino 1.15. BOROUGH HANDICAP TROT (in harness), 2.27 class, one mile. — Erin’s Beauty .. scr Radiant Doll .. scr Fanny Bingen .. scr Silver I.etitia .. scr Golden Square .. scr Stella Derby .. scr Happl .. . • scr Tommy Boy .. scr La Rlnkie .. scr Truman .. .. scr Myra Chenault .. scr Dawn Sonoma .. ..»> Erin's Beauty, Happi, Myra Chenault and Tommy Boy are useful in this class, over the distance, and betting may find that there is strong support for Tommy Boy Erin’s Beauty 1.55. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, 1 mile:

The distance will suit Imperial Spear, Patrole, Rose Vai and Arctic Star, best of those engaged, and a likely pair are Patrole Arctic Star. 2.35. GREYMOUTH CUP, 15 miles.—

Semper Paratus has but to be caught in the mood and he will carry his 10.0 close to victory. Riri will need to be at 'his best. He was sore on the first day at Hokitika, and the hard track will not assist him. Imperial Spear and Weatherly do not appeal in this field. Monipere held a big advantage over the opposition by his excellent handing of the course at Hokitika. He will find it much more difficult, to win to-morrow. Little Doubt, —not on the hard track, Earthquake was finishing on well in her races last week, and Coomassie will run a useful mile and a quarter. Lady Rene does not appear to be well placed here. Wiro has but to stay, and he will prove hard to beat, under his light weight. The right-handed going was against him at Hokitika where he ran wide out all the way. The best may be Semper Paratus Monipere 3.15. PAROA HACK HANDICAP. 6£ fur-

Wise Choice lias a good horse’s weight to carry, but he is very well just now, and will go a good race. Animated disappointed on Saturday, yet should be prominent on her home track. Arrowmid will be sought after. Royal Sceptre could not handle the right-handed going at Hokitika, but even taking that into consideration does not make him a good choice over six and a-half furlongs. Cheap Money was all at sea, at Hokitika, and can' lie expected to make an improved showing. Forceful cannot be recommended, and the pair chosen are Wise Choice, Arrowmid. I 3.55. I STEWARDS’ HANDICAP TROT fin i harness), 3.5 class, miles. — I Awn Dillon .. ser Tommy Boy .. ser Erin’s Beauty .. ser Stella Derby .. 12 Fannj’ Bingen ser Wraekless .. 12 Myra Chenault. ser Dawn Sonoma .. 48 Playwright. .. ser Form in the Borough Trot should be worth remembering for this event,

but as the field now presents itself, two likely to run well are: — Wrackless, Erin’s Beauty. 4.35. MINERS’ HACK HANDICAP. 61 fur-

This is a weak-class field and offers good prospects for Wino if started here, but in his absence good efforts may come from Arrowrose, Rose Vai. 5.15. BRUNNER HACK HANDICAP, 7 furlongs.— ’

Haulbowline will come up fresh, and well for the circuit, and can be looked to for a good effort here. Wise j Choice if started will have a large i following, and Earthquake and Lady ! Rene should perform well. The pair ! selected are — ; Haulbowline, Earthquake. WINNERS OF GREYMOUTH CUP. The fortieth contest for the Greymouth Cup will take place to-morrow. Thorndale, who set a record of 2.7 4-5, under 10.7, which still stands, won his Cup on December 31, 1927, so that there was no contest during 1928, the succeeding Cup races being held on January 1, 1929, onwards. The next fastest time for the race was established by Ravine, which carried 9.4, and ran 2.8 3-5 on January 1 of this year. So to. two aged horses goes the credit of setting the best times. Mr. W. J. Jeffries, who has Monipere engaged in the event to-morrow, won with Wharfedale in 1923. Mr. D. H. Roberts, who would have had Sky Rover engaged, but for the horse being galloped on in the Hokitika Handicap on Wednesday last, won the Greymouth Cup in successive years, with The Cornet (1915). and Slogan (1916). Mr R. Adamson won with Riri in 1933, and will attempt to repeat the success tomorrow. V. Lee and J. W. Jennings, both of whom will be riding in to-mor-row’s event, have each ridden three Greymouth Cup winners. The successful horses, their weights and riders are'as follow: — Year Winner Weight Jockey st. lb. 1894 Goodwood .. .. 8 7 IV. Brown 1895 Artilleur .. .. 9 0 Smith 1890 Marino .. .. 9 F. Holmes 1897 Harla . . .. 9 9 Brown 1898 Sequin . . .. 8 8 T. Jackson 1899 Harla .. .. 7 12 A. Rainbow 1900 Huku .. .. 8 9 W. Brown 1901 Will-o’-the-Wisp 8 12 E. Moran 1902 Artillery Maid 0 7 J. Rickerby 1903 Artillery Maid 0 12 E. Murfltt. 1904 Freeland .. .. 8 3 W. Woods 1905 Ability .. .. 7 11 H. Donovan 1906 Ivanoff .. . . SHF. Thomson 1907 Freeland .. .. 8 5 W. Cairns 1908 Adria .. .. 9 8 E. Moran. 1909 White Cocade 9 1 H. Donovan 1910 Medallist .. 9 0 H. Donovan 1911 Curator .. .. 9-1 J. Tapp 1912 Ellcrton .. .. 7 7 W. M’K.ay 1913 Portland Lady 8 5 J. Tapp 1914 Jeannot. .. .. 8 4 S. Barr 1915 The Cornet . 8 13 J. Beale 1916 Slogan .. .. 8 13 F. Gray 1917 Jeannot .. . . 7 9 E. Ludlow 1918 King of Valley 7 10 L. G. King 1919 Warlike .. .. 7 12 V. Lee 1920 Tiranga .. .. 94Vi W. Scobie 1921 Gamecock . . 9 0 J. T. Humphrls 1922 Mythology . 10 10 J. Campbell 1923 Wharfedale . . 8 7 V. Lee 1924. Prosperity .. 8 11 V. Lee 1925 Prince Ferouz 8 4 J. W. Jennings 1926 Goosestep . 8 6 D. Cotton 1927 Thorndale .. 10 7 J. W. Jennings 1929 Inoe .. .. 8 0 R. Coveny 1930 Baby Bun .. 7 0 C. Saxon '1931 Black Duke .. 11 3 P. Powell 1932 Minerval .. .. 8 1 J. W. Jennings 1933 Riri 9 4 M. Kirwan 1934 Ravine . . .. 9 4 W, Pascoe

FOR AUCKLAND—THJRD DAY. The Auckland Racing Club will hold the third day of its summer meeting to-morrow. Form at the fixture points to the following horses being prominent in engagements:—' Ellerslie Handicap: Nun Nicer, Crooning. New Year Hurdles: Illuminate, King Win. Midsummer Handicap: Going Gay, Velocipede. Auckland Handicap: Gold Trail, Grand Jury. G.N. Derby: Sporting Blood, Synagogue. ..County Handicap: Kanapa, Tunneller. Newmarket Handicap: Cranford, Diatomous. Glasgow Handicap: Cherry King, Rcreatu. The acceptances are as follow: — 11.50. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP, of £250, one mile. —

3.10. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, IB miles. — Kelly Spearcourt The Khedive Lady Kyra Synagogue Gay Blonde Sporting Blood 4.0. COUNTY HANDICAP, of £250, 7 fur-

GOLDEN WINGS SCRATCHED. AUCKLAND, December 31. Golden Wings was scratched from the Newmarket Handicap at 10.5 a.m.. to-day. STRATFORD FIELDS. The Stratford Racing Club has wellsized fields engaged for to-morrow, and the prospects of the following horses I'ead well: — Ohura Hurdles: Ythan, St. Ames. Trial Stakes: Lady Eka, Lebanon. Tariki Handicap: Ruaform, Korero. Stratford Cup: Yalla Quex, Davisiock. Eltham Handicap: Colossal, Tutor. Midhurst Handicap: Diagano, Miladi. Railway Handicap: All Spirit, Courtega. Juvenile Handicap: Silver Wings, i Friesland. The acceptances are as follow: Ohura Hurdles, 11 miles: —Revision 10.11, St. Ames 10.5, Ythan 9.8, Beau Star 9.6. Silver Division 9.3, Richfield 9.3, No Humbug, Gowanlea, Parilia, Misfire 9.0. Trial Stakes. 5 furlongs.—Lebanon, ' Bausine, Royal Dart, Lady Eka, La Sadie, Wharaurangai, Repair, Harbour Bridge 8.7, Spender. Red Sand, Zionist 8.0, Indiscretion, Panloff (weights not fixed). Tariki Hack Handicap, SB furlongs. —Tahurangi 9.0, Korero 9.0, St. " Clara 8.9, Sunny Downs. Silk Sox 8.3, • Ruaform 8.0, Prince Reno 7.13. Arctic • King 7.12, Huskie 7.7, Tutor, Gayfire, 3 Maid of the Air 7.5. t Stratford Cup, 11 miles.—Aga Khan - 9.0, Davistock 8.6, Bugle Call . 8.5, 1 Lalla Quex 8.2, Musquil 8.1, Nightt guard, Peschiera, Korero 7.3, Fersen - 7 5, Silk Sox, Ruaform 7.0. 1 Eltham Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Friesland 8.6, Consummation 8.4, - Onewhetu 8.0, Tutor 8.0, Wharau- • pangi 7.13. Onewhetu, Colossal 7.10, I Lebanon, Chicara, Royal Dance, i Windscreen, Spender, Harbour Bridge ‘ 7.0. , , r Midhirst Handicap, 7 furlongs.— - Lucidus 8.13, Miladi 8.5, Musquil 7.13, i DiaganQ 7.11, Nightgufird' 7.9, Roi vision 7.8, Fersen 7.2, Merry Way 7.0. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs. — Silver Wings 9.0, Collodlan, Friesland 1 8.11, Fast Acre, Chikara 7.7, Grateful, - Lowenberg 7.5, Joy Box, Autopeen , 7.0. . c , Railway Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs, j Princess Star 9.0, Courtega 8.13, La - Fail 8.8, All Spirit 8.6, Dancing Lady . 8.6, Chief Marionette 8.5, Taitoru 8.3, Harvest Moon 8.3, Gold Gleam 8.0, Colenso 7.9, Artful Dodger 7.5, Consummation 7.4, Phiakuo 7.1.

WAIRARAPA FIELDS. The Wairarapa Racing Club will open its summer meeting to-morrow. The prospects of the following horses should warrant strong support: — Electric Handicap: Souchong. Featherston Handicap: Bay Area, Dover Patrol. Bidwell Nursery: Boomerang, Fullojoy. Wairarapa Cup: Inflation, Eminent. Champion Handicap: Pladie, Umpire. Wardell Handicap: Fracas. Wharekaka Handicap: Acceptable, Full Throttle. Novice Handicap: Padnos, Multi Ace. The acceptances are as follow: — 11.45: Electric Handicap. 5 furlongs —Souchong 9.1, Navaho 7.5, Aston, Cawbeen 7.3. 12.25: Featherston Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Safari 8.11, Perimeter 8.9, Knockout 8.8, Purse, Bay Area 8.6, Grand Blow, Confiscation, Dover Patrol 8.3, Chaste 'B.l, State Bank 8.1, Rene Belle, Padnos, Inveresk 7.13. 1.5: Bidwell Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Hororata 8.1, Boomerang 8.0, Carpathia, Nightlass, Fullojoy, Medway 7.11. 1.50: Wairarapa Cup, 14 miles. — Autopay 9.0, Hazoor 8.13, Inflation 8.1, Eminent 7.11, Vertigen 7.9, Fracas 7.6, Red Sun 7.3, West Tor, Hatuina,, Bonnie Vale 7.0.

2.30: Champion Hack Handicap, 1 mile: Pladie 8.10, Te Ua 8.9, Dorado 8.0, Sunee 7.12, Safari 7.9, Knockout 7.G, Umpire 7.5, Lord Hereford 7.4, Bright Sky 7.0. 3.10: Wardell Handicap, 7 furlongs. —Fracas 8.10, La Poupee 8.5, Pladie 8.1.

3.50: Wharekaka Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Acceptable 9.0, Orby’s Last 8.9, Full Throttle 8.6, De Trop 8.5, Dollar Bill 8.1, Owlsgleam 8.0, Tupurangi, All Speed 7.0. 4.30: Novice Handicap, 5 furlongs. —Revival, Padnos, Owlsgleam, Actium, Otarua King, Darecourt, Dampier, Recitation, Multi Ace, Tapurangi, Blue Tiger, Gold Vane, Cheerful Day, Helen Ford, Carlock, Conception, Inveresk. AT WAIKOUAITI TO-MORROW. The Waikouaiti Racing Club has large fields for to-morrow, and most of the horses engaged will race at Oamaru on Wednesday. Selections are: — »Trial Plate: Rose of Tralee, Moonbeam. Domain Trot: Captain Heath, Colleen Chenault. Waikouaiti Cup: Kemal Pasha, Manetho. Bray Memorial: Theatin, Top Rank. Highweight Handicap: Haere Tonu, Hostile. New Year Trot: Shandon Chimes, Adsum. Orbell Stakes: Guarantee, Grecian Prince. Hawkesbury Handicap: Doiran, Queen of Song. The acceptances are as follow: — 12.30. Trial Plate, six furlongs.—Villa France, Royal Coat, Half Note, Elloughton, Rose of Tralee, Last Dance, Pink Lapel. Moon Beam, New Note, Night Gem, Milnrow, Guillotine. Battle Queen, Frontage, Bright Prospect, Money Flies, Final Bell. Aro Arc, 1 Spy, Silver Lark. Battle Arena, Robespierre—Kilrow colt, Red Arrow —all 8.10.

1.5. Domain Trot Handicap, 2.27 class, 1 mile—Almont Cling, Bonnie Dolly, Captain Heath, Cirrus Colleen Bingen Colleen Chenault, Colleen Dei by, Dinner Bell, Gold Salute, Master Garrv Neola, Pretender, Sea Petei, Sylvie’s Best, Dansie Boy, Ayrshire Shandon Chimes scr. Central Parrish 24, Erins Chance 24, Happy Lass 24, Carillon Chimes Roval Parade 132. 1.40. Waikouaiti Cup, IB miles:- •Polydora. 9.5, Sam . Smith 8.7, Some Shamble 8.5, Kemal Pasha 7.12, Manetho 7.11, Fair Weather Osculate 7.3, Courtyard 7.1, Meadow Lark, Amv Johnson, Quite Soon 7.0. 2.15. Brav Memorial Handicap, 5 nillongs.—MoneygTan 9.1, Arden s Beauty 8.13. Top Rank. Queen of Song 8 11, Theatin 8.8, Knocklong 8.3, Hot' Tea. Secret Paper, Emissary, Last. Dance, Colombo, I Spy, Silver Lark 7.7. 2.50. Highweight Handicap, 1 Haere Tonu 10.7, Blazon 10.6, "P nling 1*0.4, Monastic 10.3, Doiran 9.8, Hostile 9.7, Water Polo, Dodge 9.1, Fiat Lux. Pink Lapel 9.0. 3.25. „ , New Year Trot Handicap, 3.43 class, H miles.—Colleen Derby, Cirrus Dinner Bell, Master Garry, Nelson Dale, Neola, Red Lady, Sea. Peter, Sylvie s Best, Shandon Chimes scr.. Captain Heath 12. Adsum 36, Carillon Chimes 48, Raider 180. 4.0. Orbell Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Silvei Streak 9.0, Kerbside 8.4, Guarantee, Fairweather 8.3, Grecian Prince 8.1, Quite Soon 7.10, Meadow Lark t.B, ■ Haere Tonu 7.7.

4.5<>. Hawkesbury Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Blazon 8.12, Money gran 8.11, Top Rank 8.9, Queen of Song 8.8, Silk Paper, Theatin 8.5, Heather Glow 8.0., Doiran, Aro Arc 7.8, Water Polo, Elloughton. Bright Prospect. Nightgem 7.7. AT HAWKE’S BAY. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club will race to-morrow, and on Wednesday. The following horses are selected, as likely to run prominently: — Maiden Handicap:—Gay Dog, Milburn, Silver Song. Otatara . Highweight: —Royal Banquet, Sabatini. Havelock Handicap:—Lavina, Sunny Maid, Vonia Park. Juvenile Handicap:—De Friend, Quake. „ Presidents Handicap: — Cuddle, Chopin. Walpatu Handicap:—Tres Sec, Hest, Sunny Song. Stewards’ Handicap: — Slippery, Cawbeen. The acceptances are as follow: — Maiden Handicap, 5 furlongs: — Blvgain, Gwavas, Silver Song, Black Magic, Gay Dog, Vaiusborough, Lady Cheval, Airbird, Milburn, Padishah. Peggy’s Joy, The Grasper, Artless, Aubretia, Warvane. Otatara Highweight Handicap, 15 miles. —Kahunoke 10.3, High Grader 9.9, Sabatini 9.9, Anemometer 9.9, Royal Banquet 9.2, Lady Wessex 9.0. , Havelock Handicap, 6 furlongs: — Asterisca. 9.6, Sunny Maid 8.4. Lavina 8.4, Queen’s Pride 8.3, Alby, Arauline 8.0, Hybiscus 7.13, De Trop, Sabatini 7.10, Vonia Park 7.8, Royal Solo, Flamingo 7.7, Sunny Song 7.5, Warvane 7.2, Gay Dog, I’m Alone, Foreign King, Airbird, Marae Quex 7.0.

Juvenile Handicap, 51 furlongs.— Thane 9.0, Quake 8.10, Drumpeel 8.2, De Friend 7.9, Nesurina 7.6, Tidal Song 7.3, Blue Garter 7.0. President’s Handicap, 1| miles.— Sunny Sky 9.0, Cuddle 8.11, Blue Boy 7.12, Chopin 7.4, Kahunoke 7.0. Waipatu Handicap, 1 mile and 1 furlong.—Hest 8.4, Marching Song 8.1, Tres Sec 7.10, Mercian Queen 7.5, Sunny Song 7.3, Lady Cheval, Shirred Ribbon, Feralea 7.10. Stewards’ Handicap, 6 furlongs: — Slippery, Speed 9.0, Asterisca 7.10, Tai-ao 7.10, Stitch 7.7, Cawbeen 7.5, Lavina 7.0. TO RACe"aT MARTON, 1 The Marton Jockey Club has secured splendid acceptances, and a large attendance is likely. The Duke of Gloucester, it is expected, will have the mount on Blackman, in the Ladies’ Bracelet event. With the tracks hard, however, Blackman may not be started. The following horses are in form, and should claim strong support:— llata Hurdles:—Blacksmith Diamond. Trial Plate:—Eka Tere, Royal Quex, Dawn Princess. Ladien’ Bracelet: Headland, Red Flush, Conference. New Tear Hack: Poinard, .Boudoir, Mercian Queen. —Marton. .Cup:—Plateau, Passion Fruit. Pango. Juvenile Handicap:—llias, Palm, Note Issue. Railway Handicap; — Cadland, Stitch, Bodyline. Dash Handicap:—Abbey Feale, Dialogist, Arauline. The acceptances are as follow: — 12.0: Rata Hurdles, 11 miles.—Blacksmith 10.10, Benedictine 9.3, Spearform, No Humbug, Diamond, Sir Spear 9.0. 12.45: Trial Plate, 6 furlongs: — Overcast, Dawn Princess, Martiancss, Hunting Queen, Koitiata, Merlyn, Eka Tere, Royal Quex, Minos, Hard Times, Evasion, King’s Lancer, Cynola. Humbug mare, False Witness, Chataigne, Makoi, Tiritea Jack, Leprechaun, Even Monev, Garter Red—all 8.7.

1.30: Ladies’ Bracelet, 1 mile and 137 yards.—Blackman 13.2, Conference 11.12, Callamart 11.8, Dick Whittington, Tranquility 11.5, The Ark, Count Rousilion 11.3, Red Flush 11.2, Headland, Taumau Taneka, Benedictine, Te Tomo, The Drone, Lady’s Mile, Royal Papa, Ruenzori 11.0. 2.15: New Year Hack, 1 mile and 137 yards.—King Thomond 8.10, Poniard 8.7, Round Score 8.2, Boudoir 8.0, Balbus 7.12, Mercian Queen, Lapel 7.11, Gay Boy, Cynola, Amante, Queanbeyan, Spearshot 7.7. 3.0: Marion Cup, 11 miles.—Passion Fruit 8.13, Cuddle, Plateau 8.3, Arikira. 8.1, Catalogue 7.12, Miladi 7.11, Copper King 7.10, Rust. 7.9, Pango 7.5, Stitch 7.3, Tout le Monde, Beryl Latour, Miss Hushabye, Korero 7.0. 3.45: Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Palm 9.0, Invoice 8.1, llias 7.10, Careful, Note Issue 7.9, Discoursive 7.7, Huntsman’s Chorus, Finnesco 7.3, Matrimony. Lattice, Surprise Item, Chief Lady, Chalice (King’s Cup filly) 7.0.

4.30: Railway Handicap. 6 furlongs. —Farmer 9.0, Whereko, Cadland 8.6, Hunting Lodge 8.0, Miladi 7.13, Stitch 7.10, Arena 7.5, Wasteland 7.3, Bodyline 7.2.

5.15: Dash Hack, 6 furlongs.—Midian 9.5, Limulus 8.2, Sunny Maid 8.2, Arauline, Alby 7.12, Abbey Feale 7.11, Jubilee Song, Secrecy, Dialogist 7.6, Happy Hunting 7.5, Enif, Rapahnra 7.2, Ingenuity, Koreroa, Tranquilitv 7.0.

OAMARU ON WEDNESDAY. < The Oamaru Jockey Club will hold ; its meeting on Wednesday. Form at!; Waikouaiti to-morrow should provide] i a guide. The following horses may , bo favoured: — * Highweight Handicap:, Haere Tonu,'; Doiran, Courtyard. i Trial Stakes: Hanlon, Janarose, Secret Paper. I Waikaura Trot: Zeola, Captain! Heath, Shandon Chimes. President’s Handicap: Sam Smith, Kemal Pasha, Manetho. Waitaki Handicap: Quite Soon, Monastic, Hostile. Oamaru Trot: Captain Heath, Lux' Lunae, Colleen Chenault. 1 Flying Handicap: Guarantee, Silver) Streak,.Grecian Prince. I Farewell Handicap: Queen of Song, Theatin, Doiran. The acceptances are as follow: — 12.30: Highweight Handicap, 1 mile —Rin Tin Tin 10.6, Blazon 9.13, Haere Tonu 9.12, Courtyard 9.12, Monastic 9 9 Amy Johnson 9.5, Gold Knight 9.4, Doiran 9.2, Water Polo 9.1, Money Flies, Latitude, Rose of Tralee, Fiat Lux, Hostile 9.0. 1.10: Trial Stakes, 5 furlongs.— Restrain, Marking Time. Red Arrow, Auspicious, Royal Coat, Night Gem. Frontage, Secret Paper, Dissemble, Guillotine, Janarose, Colombo, Paia, Melba, Linguist , First Guard, Aro Arc, Battle Arena, Coquette, Honeste, Rebel Lad, Queen Dorothy, I Spy. Silver Lark. Blue Bird, British Empire. St. Petersburg!!, filly 8.8, Battle Morn. Hanlon 7.11. 1.50: Waikaura Trot, 3.5 class, 15 miles.— Ayrshire, Almont Cling, Country Child. Dansie Guy, Locust, Master Garry, Neola, Parishioner, Pretender, Red Glow, Smithy, Shandon Chimes, Sylvie’s Best, Thenoma scr., Captain Heath 12, Lux Luuao 24, Adsum, Happy Lass 36. 2.25: President’s Handicap, 1 mile— Polydora 9.2, Sam Smith 8.3, Some Shamble 8.3, Silver Streak 8.2, Kemal Pasha 7.13, Ranelagh 7.10, Manetho 7.9, Fair Weather 7.8. Kerbside 7.7, Grecian Prince 7.7, Quite Soon, Scratchmere Scar, Top Rank, Heather Glow 7.0. 3.0: Waitaki Champion Hack Handicap, miles. —Blazon 9.0, Osculate 5.12, Nightform 8.11, Quite Soon . 8.11, Monastic, Hunting Go 8.8, Heather Glow 8.6, Amy Johnson 8.3, . Hostile, Dressy, Rose of Tralee 7.7. 3.35: Oamaru Trot, 3.43 class, 1J miles. —Colleen Chenault, Colleen Derby. Country Child, Dansie Guy, Glen Lady, Gold Salute, Locust, Master Gary, Neola, Sea Peter. Shandon . Chimes, Smithy scr., Captain Heath 12, Lux Lunae 24, Adsum, Radiant . Gold 36.

4.15: Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Silver Streak 9.0, Kerbside 8.6, Fair Weather 8.6, Guarantee 8.4, Meadow Lark 7.13, Red Racer 7.13, Grecian Prince 7.12, Arden’s Beauty, Haere Tom; 7.0. 4.55: Farewell Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Moneygran 8.9, Theatin 8.9, Queen of Song 8.7, Trivet 8.3, Silk Paper 8.2, Elbanor 8.0, Emissary 7.13, Moonbeam 7.13, Doiran. Money Flies 7.12, Water Polo 7.9, Red Arrow, Secret Paper, Night Gem, Elloughton, Bright Prospect, Pink Lapel. Guillotine, Colombo, New Note, Hot Tea. I Spy, Silver Lark 7.7. WESTLAND RACES CONCLUDE. MONIPERE WINS CUP. Favoured with another perfect day, the Westland Racing Club concluded its midsummer meeting, at Hokitika, on Saturday. The attendance was satisfactory, and a substantial increase on gate receipts, in comparison with last year, was returned. First day form proved reliable in the galloping events, and apart from Kevino, which finished in second place in the opening event, dividends were those from strongly supported runners. Monipere cantered home to win the Westland Cup, and handled the right-handed course better than any other galloper at the meeting. This ability proved a big advantage to him. His successes brought credit to his trainer, C. J. Walshe, of Omoto, who has had charge of Monipere during the past few- months. He carried the condition that enabled him to run strong races, and was a two hundredweight heavier horse than when trained by'other hands. He presents himself as a likely Douro Cup contender. The conduct of the meetingleft little to be desired, the improvements on the past method of working the jockeys’ board being appreciated. The totalisator showed a substantial increase on the figures for the second' day last year, which was, however, a losing venture, owing to a very small attendance. Saturday’s figures totalled £4287, against £31171, an increase of £11691, making the total for the meeting, £85491, an increase of £1221 on last year. The starting of the fields was unsatisfactory. Splendid opportunities of despatching the horses were allowed to pass by the starter, and delays were unnecessarily long. Seldom did ft field get away on even terms, and the prospects of several runners were eliminated at the rise of the barrier. Inefficient, starting at race meetings affects the totalisator returns, and also makes owners hesitant about including t heir horses at such meetings. Nothing settles dissatisfaction on the public more firmly than poor starting, and an efficient paid starter is an asset to a club, where an honorary inefficient starter proves a loss. In fairness to the Westland Club’s starter, however, it must be pointed out that those of the public who are allowed, and do station themselves in front of the horses at the six and five and a-half furlong posts, during the time the field is being brought into line, are an annoyance to the horses. The Club should debar encroachment at those starting points, and it was a matter for surprise that the starter, seeing the difficulty he had in hand- • ling the fields, did not order the public away. !

In all other respects, the Club’s meeting went off smoothly, and none worked harder towards the success of the gathering than Mr D. J. Evans, the capable secretary. With a shorter lime between races, the next meeting of the Club should prove even morepleasurable to the public. The Hokitika Municipal Band rendered another appropriate programme. At the conclusion of the final race, the Stewards suspended for seven days, A. S. Ellis, rider of Royal Amphora, which ran second, for crossing over too quickly, in the straight. Results were: —

NOVICE PLATE, of £65, six furlongs I—DELICE, Mrs L. G. James’ b.m., Tea Tray—La Paix, syrs, 9.0 (C. Hughes) .. .. . . 1 I—KEVINO, 1 —KEVINO, A. Kyle’s b.g. 6yrs, 9.0 (V. Lee) 2 3 —SISTERINA, J. Leonard’s b.m., 4yrs, 9.0 (L. Harding) .. ’.. 3

Also started: 5 Marmoration (J. Moore) 9.0, 4 Copenna (J. Jennings)

9.0, 2 Back Lead (A. S. Ellis), 6 Rotokino (G. Salt), 8 Parazel (H. Brown) 8.5. Won by three lengths; a neck. Time 1.16 3-5. Winner trained by Mrs J. Campbell, Upper Riqcarton. (

Delice, Kevino, Copenna and Lead jumped'out smartly in the ( Novice Plate. Delice settled to a two 1 lengths lead on Kevino, and into the i straight the order was Delice, Kevino, Copenna, Marmoration, and Back ! lead. Rotokino came fast on the i outside, but .stopped . near the post after being in third position. Delice scored easily with a length between Kevino and Sisterina, who finished on well. Rotokino, Marmoration, Co- . [ penna and Backlead were next in order. Copenna and Backlead stopped j badly, while the filly Parazel, having her first race, tailed the field throughout. Tote £ 363. MINERS’ HACK HANDICAP, of £65, | six furlongs. S—EPRIS, A. L. and H. E. Pratts’ b.g. Shambles —Jeanerette, syrs, 7.8 (W. H. Jones) .. ..1 2—RIPTIDE, H. Kearns’ br.g., svrs, 8.2 (D. Cotton) .. ..2 4—ARROWMID, W. Stewart’s blk. m„ 6yrs, 9.1 (W. Shand) .. 3 Also started: 6 Margaret Rose (L. Harding) 9.0 car. 8.9, 3 Cheap Money (J. Jennings) 8.8, 1 Wino (H. Brown) 8.7 car. 7.11, 7 Forceful (J. H. Moore) 7.10. Won by a length; a length. Time 1.16. Winner trained by F. C. Pratt, Orari. Cheap Money, Margaret Rose, Wino and Riptide was the order to the back of the straight, where Cheap Money dropped back to third place. Epris missed the jump out and was well last. As they turned into the straight the field bunched and Epris came on the outside, with Riptide. The early leaders were done with, and in a good finish Epris stayed on to beat Riptide by a length, with Arrowmid in third place, followed by Wino, Margaret Rose, Cheap Money, and Forceful. Tote £l9l. KANIERI HANDICAP TROT, of £7O, 2.27 class, one mile. 4—ATARAU KING, F. J. Thompson’s ch.g., Native King— Myrtle Dillon, scr (R. J. Phelan) 1 : I—MYRA CHENAULT, Mrs J. 1 Cooke’s b.m., 6yrs, scr. (R. Donald) 2 2—MINNETONKA, W. Gleeson’s b.m., 3yrs scr. (Owner) .. 3 i Also started: 5 Hermes (L. Cavalier), 6 Lough Erne (H. McNeil), 3 . Playwright (C. Hutchison) scr. Won ’ by a length; five lengths. Times: 2.20, ’ 2.20 1-5, 2.21 2-5. Winner trained by owner, Greymouth. > Myra Chenault, Minnetonka, Lough Erne and Atarau King moved off in ■ the Kanieri Trot, but Playwright would not settle down and was pulled . up. Myra Chenault led into the straight when Atarau, King came on ' the outside, and won with something’ • in reserve. Minnetonka was third, ■ then Lough Erne, well back, and • Hermes. Tote £445-

WESTLAND CUP HANDICAP, of £lOO, and silver cup, presented by John Dewar and Sons; one mile. 1— MONIPERE, W. J. Jeffries’ b.g., Arrowsmith —Note, 4yrs, 7.13 (W. Shand) 1 4—WHITE DOE, T. Smith’s blk.m, aged, 8.8 car. 8.3| (H. Brown) 2 2— WEATHERLY, W. H. Ward’s b.g.. 7yrs, 8.9 (A. S. Ellis) .. 3 Also started: 6 Little Doubt (C. Hughes) 8.7, 3 Earthquake (G. Salt) 8.0 car. 8.01,, 5 Lady Rene (J. Jennings), 7.9 car. 7.9 J, 8 Fast Ace (W. H. Jones) 7.0, 7 Marmoration (J. H. Moore) 7.0 car. 7.3. Won by four lengths; three lengths. Time 1.42. Winner trained by C. J. Walshe, Omoto.

Monipere repeated his form of the ’ first day, and won the Westland Cup * without being extended. Weatherly ’ raced half a length clear of Monipere i with Lady Rene and Fast Ace next as 1 they passed the stand the first time. Monipere went to the front turning * into the back straight, with White ’ Doe moving into second place, fol- ‘ lowed by Weatherly, Marmoration, ’ and Earthquake. Monipere, galloping ' freely, had no difficulty in holding off ’ White Doe, who was well clear of * Weatherly. Then came Marmoration, Earthquake and Little Doubt. Lady Rene was last. Tote £7091. ’i ! SUMMER HANDICAP, of £7O, 51 J furlongs. ’ 2— L. G. James’ b.m, Tea Tray—La Paix, syrs, 7.10 inc. 51bs pen. (H. Brown) .. 1 1 I— royal SCEPTRE, C. Kettle’s b.g., aged, 8.10 (J. W. Jennings) 2 3—ARROWROSE, M. Minehan’s b.f., 4yrs, 8.1, (W. Shand) .. 3 Also started: 5 Awamutu (D. Cotton) 7.13, 4 Free Rose (W. H. Jones) 7.1. Won by a length; a neck. Time 1.9. Winner trained by Mrs J. Campbell, ' Upper Riccarton. Royal Sceptre made the pace in the Summer Handicap, being followed ou,t by Delice, Free Rose, and Arrowrose. Awamutu received a bump which sent him to the rear of the field, where he finished. Royal Sceptre led into the straight, where he left the rails, and Delice came through to finish best. Arrowrose was a fair third, then Free Rose. Tote £4691. GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP of £80; 1 mile.— I—IMPERIAL SPEAR, R. Clarke’s b g, Greyspear—lmperial Molly, syrs., 9.1 (V. Lee) .. .. 1 4— ROTHEN, "Mrs. M. Mills’ b g, syrs. 8.3 (car. 8.0 (L. Harding) 2 5— ROSE VAL, H. P. Hopkins’ blk m, 4yrs., 8.5 (R. Menzies) .. 3 Also started —2 Importance (A. S. Ellis) 9.0, G First View (J. W. Jennings) 8.2, 3 Arctic Star (W. Shand) 7.11. Won by two lengths; three lengths. Time 1.43 3-5. Winner trained by D. Hastings, Riccarton. Rothen made the running to the : straight, followed by Imperial Spear, First View, Arctic Star. with Im- i portance always last. In the straight Rotheri commenced to labour, and Imperial Spear had the measure of him | half a furlong from homo. Rothen stayed on better than usual, and beat Rose Vai, who was well clear of Arctic Star. Then came First View and i Importance, the latter being a hundred : yards away. Tote £556. ] < WOODSTOCK HANDICAP TROT, of £80; 3.43 class; 11,miles. < 2 —SUPERB, P. J. Kirwan’s ch m, ( Erin’s King—Volo, 6yrs., 36yds. 1 1 (H. McNeill) ’ 1H

S—MYRA CHENAULT, Mrs. J. Cooke’s bm, 6yrs., scr (R. , Donald) I—ATARAU KING, F. J. Thompson’s ch g, 4yrs., 36yds„ inc. 36yds. pen. (R. Phelan)

Also started — 4 Isobel Derby (R. D. Kennerley), 6 Minnetonka (W. Gleeson), 3 Playwright (C. Hutchison) scr. Won by half a length; a neck. Times: 3.33, 3.36 1-5, 3.33 2-5. Winner trained by owner, Hokitika. Isobel Derby led out. from Playwright, the latter galloping all the way. Next followed Minnetonka, Myra Chenault, Superb and Atarau King. The order was unchanged, Playwright being pulled up, after breaking its hopples. Myra Chenault led into the straight from Isobel Patch, Atarau King and Superb. The latter came fast over the final furlong, and won nicely from Myra Chenault, with [Atarau King next, then Isobel Derby. Tote £55& COUNTY WELTER HANDICAP, of £7O; 7 furlongs. I—WISE CHOICE, M. P. Corliss’s b g, Some Boy II —Joau, aged. 9.2 (W. H. Jones) . . .. 1 3—ROYAL AMPHORA, R. Sutherland’s b g, aged, 10.9 (A. S. Ellis) .'. .. ..2 6—EARTHQUAKE, J. Rothwell’s b.m, 6yrs„ 9.0 (G. Salt) . . 3 Also started —5 Patrole (V. Lee) 9.5, 2 White Doe (C. Hughes 9.4 (4) Animated (W. Shand) 9.2, 7 Rhoderick Dhu (G. Robertson) 9.0. Won by half a length; half a length. Time 1.30 4-5. Winner trained by D. P. Mahoney, Riccarton. Royal Amphora, Wise Choice, White Doo and Animated was the order to the back, where White Doe went to the front from Animated, Royal Amphora, and Wise Choice. White Doo led into the straight, but was challenged by Royal Amphora and Wise Choice.

The latter finished best, and Royal Amphora had just enough in reserve to beat Earthquake, which came from tho rear to cut White Doe out of a place. Rhoderick Dhu bled during the race, and was pulled up. Patrole was fifth, then Animated. Tote £697. 3IANAWATU CONCLUDES. AGA KHAN SCORES. PALMERSTON N., December 29. The final day of the Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting was held at Palmerston North to-day. Results:— Apprentices’ Handicap, 7 furlongs. — (2) Alby 1, (3) Wasteland 2, (1) Royal Record 3. All started. Won by three-quarters of a length; a similar distance. Time 1.28. Tiritea High-weight Handicap, 15 miles.— (4) Bold Jim 1, (2) Sir Spear 2, (7) Royal Papa 3. Won by a length and a half. Time 2.8 1-5. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.—(l) Hororata 1, (3) Fulojoy 2, (5) Sergia 3. All started. Won by a neck. Liverpool Handicap, 15 miles.— (3) Aga Khan 1, (5) West Tor 2, (2) Passion Fruit 3. Scr. —Inflation, Pango, Lapel. ’ Won by a head; a length. Time 2.6. Westbury Handicap, 6 furlongs.— (4) Land Tax 1, (7) Tupurangi 2, (6) Colenso 3. All started. Won by half a head. Time 1.13 4-5. Clandeboye Handicap, 1 mile and 110 yards.— (3) Inflation 1, (1) Cuddle 2. (2) Movie Star 3. All started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 1,46. Kawau Handicap, 6 furlongs.—(3) Wheriko 1, (5) Bodyline 2, (4) Cullus 3. All started. Won by threequarters of a length. Time 1.12 4-5. Christmas Handicap, 7 furlongs.— (3) Miss Hushabye 1, (5) State Bank 2, (1) Diagano 3. Scr. —Royal Re« cord, Balbus, Round Score. Confiscation, Alby, Perimeter and Jubilee Song. Time 1.27.

NEW ZEALANDERS AT MENTONE. MELBOURNE, December 30. At Mentone races yesterday, Royal Hunting was unplaced in the Mentone Plate. Cape Lilock was unplaced in the Mentone Purse. Queen Helen came second in the Summer Handicap, in which Limbohm and Shatter were unplaced. Green Linnet was unplaced in the Welter Handicap. WINOOKA RETURNS TO RACE. SYDNEY, December 30. Tattersail’s Club races were held at Randwick yesterday in showery weather. The going was fair. Much interest was taken in Winooka’s first run after his return from America; Winooka bounded out in front, and he led foi’ five furlongs. . Then he was overtaken, and he finished in the middle of the field. He was not knocked about, and considering the weight he was carrying his effort was impres-sive-after his long spell from racing. Results were: — - Carrington Stakes, Dame Moab 7.5 (Lightfoot) 1, Vista 7.12 (W. Cook) 2. High 7.6 (Hickey) 3. All started. Won by a length; same. Time 1.111. Nightjar was unplaced in the Maiden first division. Lamoux was third in the second division. Loud Applause was unplaced in the Juvenile Stakes, and Gralady was unplaced in the Novice Handicap. After Money was unplaced in the welter race.

Sundancer Copenna Azevedo . 8 10 . 8 10 . 8 10 Sisterina Sir Gallant Pompeii 8 10 8 10 8 5 Fast Ace . 8 10 Rotokino 8 5 Arrow Win . . 8 10 Nautlpol 8 5 Quebec . 8 10

Imperial Spear fl 5 Zetes 7 10 Pat role S 11 Kevino 7 S Rothen 8 2 Arctic Star . Rose Vai 8 1 Marmoration

Semper Paratus 10 0 Little Doubt . 8 2 Rlrl ■. .. 9 3 Earthquake 7 10 Imperial Spear 8 9 ('oomassle 7 9 Weatherly 8 8 Lady Rene Monipere 8 7 Wino .. . 7 0

longs.— Wise Choice .. 9 8 .Royal Sceptre 8 0 Animated 8 12 Cheap Money 7 13 Arrovvmid 8 7 Forceful 7 0

longs.— Arrowrose R R Kevino .. 7 S Bose Vai S 1 Free Bose . . 7 8 Wino 8 1 Copenna . . 4 * Zetes 7 21 Fast Ace .. 7 7 First View 7 in Arctic Star • • 7 7.

Haulbowline . . 9 12 Rotlien 8 G Wise Choice 9 7 Margaret Rose 8 5 Animated . 8 11 Lady Rene 7 10 Earthquake . 8 8

Crooning RS Maroha. . 4 10 Court Haven . . S 5 Miss Lu . 4 O Ornamental 8 5 Lion Heart Y It Nun Nicer .. 8 5 Air Lassie . t 0 12.45. NEW YEAR HURDLES, of £350, 2 miles. — Illuminate .. 10 12 Verden . 9 4 Thespis .. 10 12 Penny Plain 9 z Hounslow .. 10 10 Homo . 9 0 King Win .. 10 10 Sandy Hix . 9 0 Pahu .. .. 10 4 Kilrnuir . 9 0 The Hiker . . 9 9 1.35. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of £250, five furlongs.— Golden Princess 7 10 Going Gay . 7 0 Velocipede . . 7 9 Tidal!a .. 7 0 Floodtide . . 7 4 Light Comedv 7 0 Mafeking .. 7 4 Palardo . 7 0 Persian Lady 7 0 2.25. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of £750, l.J miles.— King March .. 9 0 Caliente 4 Vintage .. 9 6 Rocket 7 1 Gold Trail ..93 The Sun . 7 0 Grand Jury .'. 8 8 Great Star 4 0 Spiral .. ..84

longs.— fi Tybalt 7 ° Matorni 9 Respectful 8 11 Merry Lap « 1 Tunneller 8 0 Barn Dance 7 0 Adalene Y 12 Miss Lulu 7 0 Kanapa 7 12 Boat Song 0 Day Wind y 9 Whaddon Chase 7 0 Sir Wollonyx 4 7 High Sea 4 0 4.45. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of £ 500, six furlongs.— Dialomotis 9 2 Sinking Fund Rereatu 8 o Imamint 7 6 British Columbia R o King Ford 3 Copyist. 12 Sliver Jubilee 2 Cranford 7 10 Mother Superior 7 0 Star Artist 7 8 5.30. CLASGOW HANDICAP, of £300, 7 furlongsPrlncess Doreen 8 9 Mother Superior i Rereatu 8 0 Rerepai 0 Cherry King 7 10 Sea Fox 0 King’s Archer 4 Hunting Jay . - 7 0