TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 February 1937, Page 13

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS TO COMB February 26, 27 —Gore. February 27 —Waiapu. February 27—Opunake. February 27, March I—Te Aroha. March 4, 6—Napier Park. March 6—Banks Peninsula. * March 6—Franklin. March 6—Rangitikei. March 12, 13—Cromwell. March 11, 13— Wellington. March 13—Birchwood Hunt. March 13, 17—Ohinemuri. March 19, 20—Pahiatua. March 20—Stratford. March 20—Otautau. March 20, 22— Westport. March 20, 22—Bay of Plenty. • March 27 —Greymouth. March 27—Tuapeka County. ■ March 27, 29 —Auckland. March 27, 29— Feilding. March 27, 29, 30—Riverton. March 27, 29— Wairarapa March 29—Beaumont. March 29—Waipukurau. March 29—Kumara. RACING AT TE RAPA. SCOTLAND WINS CUP. HAMILTON, February 20. The Waikata Racing Club’s meeting was Opened to-day. The totalisator receipts amounted to £44,633, against £28,826/10/- on the first day of the corresponding meeting in 1936. Results:— „ „ Trial Stakes, six furlongs.—7-9 Pirate King 8.9 (J. Winder) 1; 4-4 Young Paddon 8.4 (H. Long) 2; 3-3 Very Glad 8.9 (C. G. Goulsbro) 3. Also started: 13-14 Le Turc, 6-6 Gay Rebel, 5-8 Far Land, 10-7 Bryce Street, 12-13 School Song, 2-2 Huntsman’s Chorus, 11-11 Thurwind, 15-15 Taiquin, 8-5 Roselight, 14-12 Joyzell, 9.10 Coipetarium, 1-I’Bronzette. Won by a head; same.: Time 1.15. Frankton Hurdles,'one mile and a-half.—l-2 Calcutta 9.13 (J. Day) 1; 5-6 Modern Maid 11.2 (R. E. Thomson) 2; 7-5 English Night 9.0 (G. Baker) 3. Also started: 2-1 Rua Form, 3-3 Sandy Dix, 6-J Curfew, 4-4 Lady Ruler, , 9-9 Valpeen, 10-9 Stanstead : 8-8 Sewel. Won by a short head; a length and a-half/ Time 2.42 4-5. Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs.—

I- Wild Flower 7.13 (E. Peake) 1; 5-5 Airam 8.7 (J. Winder) 2; 6-6 Girl • Pat 8.1 (C. G. Goulsbro) 3. Also started: 2-4 Bachelor King, 7-7 Nuclei, 8-1 Triliarch, 4-3 Royal Vaals, 9-9 Awatea Princess, 8-8 Barricade, 12-12 Raceline, 11-I'l Forest Acre, 10-10 Pan- ‘ toon. Won by three lengths;, five lengths. Time, 1.11-5. Storey Memorial, one mile and aquarte r.—8.7 Scotland 8.8 (C. G. Goulsbro) 1; 5-5 Lagoon 8.1 (J. J. Tremain); 2; 9-10 Tybalt 8.2 (J. Winder) 3. Also started: 1-2 Mazir,.7-8 Royal Appellant, 10-11 Velocipede, 4-4 Dark Shadow, 2-3 Master Brierly, 6-7 Tiger Gain, 3-1 Shy, 12-13 Gay Broney, 13-12 Tout le Monde, 11-9 Light Comedy, 14-14* Vera Acre. Won by a short head; a neck. Time, 2.51-5. ' Linley Hack Handicap, six furlongs. -4-3 Jan Ridd 7.8 (W. J. Broughton) 1; 14-14 Little Artist 7.11 (S. J. Tremain) 2; 9-6 Prince’Rangi 7.13 (C. G. Goulsbro) 3. Also started: 8-12 Tosh, 9-9 Sir Tommy, 1-2 Merial, 7-7 Surella, 3-4 Paso Robles, 13-13 Thangilamba, II- Gay Egypt, 6-8 Waitaka, 12-10 ‘Fox Moth, 5-5 May Song, 2-1 Haile Boy, 16.-16 The Vamp, 15-15 Diacquedoon. Won by a length; two lengths.

Time 1.141-5. Puketaha Handicap, ’ one mile.—2-3 Debham 7.7 (C. G. Goulsbro) 1; 1-1 Kilonsa 7.13 (H. Wiggins) 2; 14-14 Gay Rose 8.7 (0. Mdnally) 3. Also started:' 7-8 Star Artist, 3-2 Pukeko, 4-4 Gay Talkie, 4-6 High Tea, 8.7 Bonny Gay, 10-11 Kilberis, 6-5 Loombination, 11-12 Tradesman, 13-13 Mangukaha, 9-7 ,Mainland, 12-10 1 Black Friar. Won by a head; a neck. Time, 1.39 1-5. . ' .

President’s Handicap, six furlongs.

-4-4 Whirling 7.7 (Broughton) 1; 3-2 Deficit 7.7 (C. G. Goulsbro} 2; 1-1 Golden Sheila 8.6 (E. Keesing) and 8- King Rey 9.0 (J. McLaughlin) (dead heat) 3. Also started: 2-6 Triune, 7-7 Impasto, 10-10 Mata Hari, 9- Prince Acre, 11-11 Gold Mission, 5- Clessamor, 12-12 Wahine Reihi, 6- Round Up. Won by a length; a neck. Time 1.12 3-5. Beerescourt Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—l-1 Black Musk 8.2 (H. Wiggins) 1; 10-10 Erndaie 7.7 (C. G. Goulsbro) 2; 7-7 Rac©mosus 8.2, 3. Also started: 4-6 Winlona, 6-4 Trouvaille, 8-8 Killadar, 2-2 King Theo, 5-5 Gay Streak, 9-9 Gadger, 3-3 Lady Siegfried. NOTES ON THE RACING.

PIRATE KING WINS WELL. [special to “stab.”] HAMILTON, February 20. Thurwind and Huntsman’s Chorus got the jump-out from a walk-in start, for the Trial Stakes, but within the first quarter, Fax* Land had settled down in front of Pirate King, Huntsman’s Chorus, Very Glad, and Bronzette. At the half-way, stage, Pirate King took charge, and he won going away from Young Paddon, who finished very strongly to beat Very Glad by a head. Cometarium was a neck away, and then came Huntsman’s Chorus, who showed no heart at the finish, Thurwind, . .Toyzell, and Far Land. . Bronzette was second to Pirate King into the straight, and she should soon improve. The winner, a good racer, was having his third race, and is a three-year-old by King Lu from Santa Fe. Won All the Way. Calcutta was always in front in the Frankton Hurdles, although his jumping, at times, was chancy. At the straight, he was attended by Modern Maid, Curlew, English Night, and Sandy Dix. The first-named two rose at the last hurdle together, and Modern Maid got her head in front, but Calcutta came on to win in the last stride. English Night was ono and a-half lengths away, another head in front of Sandy Dix, with Lady Ruler and Rnaform next.. Wild Flower Easily. Wildflower, won the Juvenile Handicap easily, jumping out cleanly he ■was followed by Nuclei, Barricade and Trilliarch. Nuclei fell after going about half a furlong, and Raceline ran up from the rear to second place, Wild Flower and Raceline being chased into the straight by Airam, Girl Pat, and Barricade. Airam and

Girl Pat filled the minor places. Bachelor King came fast into fourth place, and Barricade and Royal Vaals were noticed making a late run on the rails. A Great Finish. The Storey Memorial Handicap provided one of the best finishes: seen for a long time. Running into the back, Velocipede stopped, suddenly, having broken down, and' seriously interfered with Shy, who lost his rider, while several others were checked, but only slightly. Entering the back, Royal Appellant, and Gay Broney were together in .front, clear of Vera Acre, Lagoon and Tiger Gain; also in line were Tybalt, Scotland, and Dark Shadow. On the home turn, Royal Appellant , Gay Broney and Vera Acre were inclose order from Lagoon, Tybalt, Tiger Gain, Mazir (wide out), and Scotland. Lagoon looked a winner at the half-distance, but Scotland charged up to win by a short head, with Tybalt a neck away. Then came Gay Broney, Tout le Monde, Master Briefly, Tiger Gain, Royal Appellant and Vera Acre. The m<jst improved were Gay Broney, Tout le Monde, and Vera Acre, while disappointments were Mazir, Dark Shadow, who seems temporarily to have gone off, and 1 Master Brierly, whose brilliant track work led to raised hopes. Decisive Victory. Merial, the win favourite, was one of four badly away in the Linley Handicap, losing all chance. Jan Ridd soon pushed to the front, and! led into the home run from Diacquedoon, Little Artist, Surella, Sir Tommy and' Prince Rangi. Jan Ridd won decisively from Little Artist, who paid double figures. Prince - Rangi, an improving three-year-old, was- a fair third, with May. Song, Suj’tella, Waitafca and Haile Boy next. The well-supported Paso Robles was: never dangerous. . Hot Favourite Beaten. Kilonsa was backed as a good thing for the Puiketaha Handicap, but he succumbed narrowly to Debham, who ran up to Trentham form. Debham and Mangukaha went at once to the front, and led across the top from Kilonsa, and Pukeko. These were in the same order, entering the) straight, ahead of Kilberis’ and Black Friar. Kilonsa moved out at the distance, but was at once pursued by Debham, who won a sustained duel by a head. Gay Rose came from the ruck for a third, and then came. Pukeko, Black Friar, Star Artist and Mainland. Best of His Career. Whirling gave R. T. Reid another long-priced winner in the President’s Handicap, the Whirlwind gelding run-, ning the best race of his career to beat Deficit/ who looked likely at the half-distance. Golden Sheila and Deficit made play at the start, from’ Whirling, and Impasto, and these four wert- attended at the straight entrance, by Clessamor, MataHari, and Round Up (on the rails). Whirling won by a length, a neck behind Deficit were Golden Sheila, and King Rey, who dead-heated for third. King Rey finished very fast. ■ After the placed horses, came Round Up, Impasto, Triune, and Gold Mission. Black Musk .Wins Well. 1 'Black Musk and Erndaie were first and second when the Beerescourt Handicap field had settled down, and they finished as named. * Racemosus. was third, with another bare length to King Theo, and then Lady Siegfried, ■Winlona, and Gay Streak. The winner fought on gamely, and should win again soon.

WOODVILLE J.C.—FIRST DAY RONA BAY WINS HANDICAP PALMERSTON N., February 20. For the first day of the Woodville races on Saturday the weather was gloriously fine, and the attendance equally good. The tote put through £13,257/10/-, compared with £6263 10/- on the, Saturday last year, an increase of £6994. Results: — _ Maiden Stakes. 5 furlongs.—l Gironde (E. Stratton) 1; 11 Aurora’s Love (Pine) 2; 12 Parry (Callanan) 3. Also started: 16 Royal Portrait, 3 Inheritance, 14 Aube, 4 Bumble, 10 Geelong, 7 Golden Enterprise, 8 P'urotto, 15 Armidale, 6 Gay Ruby 13 Trevelyn Hold, 2 Southern Blood, 9 Race Call, 5 Glynne Park, 10 Stargono. Won by three and a-half lengths; a head. Time 1.15. Oringi High-Weight, It miles: —5 Pandos (Wright) 1; 4 Spender (Carroll) 2; 1 Windward (Burgess) 3. Also started: 3 Blue Mauritius (fourth), 2 Otaki, 6 Count Willonyx, 7 Rioghail. I Won by three quarters of a length; neck. Time'2.ls 1-5. Woodville Handicap, It miles. —6 Rona Bay (Cavaney) 1; 3 Master Cykilon (Atkins) 2; 10 Round Score (Gilmer) 3. Also started: 5 Helen Ford (fourth), 4 Werohia, 7 Arctic King, 9 Tauinau, 2 Geitcl, 7 Ingenuity 8 Waipiro. Won by a length and a’-half; a short head. Time 2.9 4-5.

Sapling Stakes 51 furlongs—l Courtcraft (Atkins) 1; 2 Son and Heir (Green) 2; 8 Peach King (Mansfield) 3. Also started: 4 Gay Molly (fourth), G Itepo, 3 Red Cockade, 7 Royal Tinge, 5 Orient Dawn. Won by a length; six lengths. Time 1.5 2-5. President’s Handicap, 7 furlongs.— 2 Old Surrey (Tattersail) 1; 3 Blue Garter (Morris) 2; 1 Sansfoy (Burgess) 3. Also started: 5 Laggard (fourth), 4 Lord Quick, 6 Appendage. Won by a length. Time: 1.28 1-5. Ruahine Handicap, 6 furlongs.—l Alby (Tattei-sall) 1; 2 Mandamus (Atkins) 2; 3 Karl (Morris) 3. Also started: / 12 Sir Nigel (fourth), 9 Bun Fight, 6 Land Tax, 11 Full Throttle, 4 Darecourt 7 Symcony, 8 Lord Moutoa, 10 Seigmund, 5 Bodyline. Won by a head; half a neck. Time: 1.13. Kumeroa Handicap, 1$ miles. —2 Maestro (Burgess) 1; 5 King’s Lancer (Atkins) 2; 4 Convivial (Wilson) 3. Also started: 3 Revival (fourth), 1 Corroboree, G Waitoha. Won by a length and a-half: two lengths. Time 2.8 1-5.

County Handicap, 6 furlongs—S Silver River (Cavaney) 1: 2 Catalogue (Atkins) 2; 4 Quake (Murray) 3. Also started: 5 War Lap (fourth), 1 Rustem, 2 Mister Quex, 6 Royal Record. 10 Helios, 11 All' Spirit, 7 Tupai, 9 Gladium. Won bj r a length; a neck. Time 1.13 2-5. TOLAGA BAY J.C. WASTELAND SUCCESSFUL GISBORNE, February 20. For the Tolaga Bay annual meeting the weather was fine and the course 'in good order. The totalisator handled £5612/10/-, against £2978/10/- last year, an increase of £2,635. Results:—

Waihau Hack Handicap. One mile—--2 Wananga 9.0 (Anderson) 1; 3 Small Boy 9.5„ 2; 1 Skyway 9.12„ 3. Also started: 5 Collision, 4 Unexpected, 6 Paul Robeson 7 Malapert. Won by two lengths; half a length. Malapert was fourth. Time 1.44. Hauti District Handicap. Five furlongs —2 Okawa 8.12, (Marsh) 1; 4 Phrenology S-. 7, 2; 1 Ace Willonyx 8.13, 3. Also started: 3 Syncopate, 6 Lovelight, 5 Flying Comedy. Won by one and a-half lengths; a long neck. Syncopate was fourth. Time 1.3. Maiden Scurry, six furlongs. —2 Jaybird 8.0, (Anderson) 1; 1 Hunting Step 8.0, 2; 4 Sporting Gift 8.0, 3. Also started: 5 Mailman, 3 Hunting Crop. Won by a. quarter of a length; half a length. Mailman was fourth. Time 1.17. Uawa Stakes Handicap, one mile and a-quarter. —5 Wasteland 7.7 (Anderson) 1; 4 Happy Hunting 7.9, 2; 2 Quaint 7.10, 3. Also started: 3 De Friend, 1 Gasman, 6 Bothwell 7 Marching Song. Won by a head"; a length. De Friend was fourth. Time 2.3. Wharekaka Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—7 Brown Lap 8.7, (Russell) 1; 5 Small Boy 8.0, 2; 6 Perfect Lady 7.10, 3. Also started: 4 Minnow, 8 Unexpected, 1 Hinepit, 8 Rapa Waiata, 3 Hunting Spy. Won by a neck; a length. Time 1.15 3-5. District Handicap. Seven furlongs.— 1 Okawa 8.5, (Marsh) 1; 2 Phrenology 8.0, 2; 3 Ace Willonyx 8.5, 3. Also started: 2 Wolsey, 4 Southampton, 5 Whisper, 6 Syncopate. Won by three lengths; two’ lengths. Syncopate was fourth. Time: 1.32.

Farewell Handicap. Six furlongs.— 3 We Friend 9.2 (Anderson) 1; 2 Huntette 7.10, 2; 1 Blygain 7.9, 3. Also started: 4 Quaint 7.10. Won by two lengths. Time: 1.15. WINTON J.C.—SECOND DAY. WALL STREET WINS MEMORIAL. INVERCARGILL, February 20. The Wihton Jockey Club’s meeting concluded to-day in ideal weather. The track was improved. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £10,854/10/- as against £7732 last year, making a total for the meeting of £18,501, as against £13,288 10/. last year. Results: — Trial Stakes, 6 furlongs.—4/4 Black Earl (A. B. Didham) 1, 1/1 Golden Song (F. J.. Dooley) 2, 3/3 Tautau Maid (R. McCann) 3. Also started—s/5 Bow Street, 6/6 British Star, 9/9 Bal’amure,.B/8 Jollyanna, 7/7 Topsy Wood and 2/2 Soliad. Won by half a length; a length. Topsy Wood was fourth. Time 1.17 3-5.

Oreti Trot, 3.39 class; H miles.—4/5 Norma Grattan (W. Cosgrove), 3/2 Vinola (AV. Thomas) 2, 1/1 Mountain Lad (J. Walsh) 3. Also started—l/1 Grand Meteor (coupled with Mountain Lad), 6/7 Chevalier, 13/13 Ruru, 11/12 Silver Laddie, 5/4 Guy Win, 9/10 Walter Guy, 8/8 Mishap, 12/9 Picotte, 10/11 Chief Drusus, 2/3 Over Proof, 7/6 Embark. Won by a length; samd. Overproof was fourth. Times: >3.27 3-5, 3.31 4-5, 3.31. 1-5. Soldiers’ Memorial, 1 mile. —7/9 Wall Street (J. Dobl©y) 1, 5/3 Enwood (J. W. Jennings) 2, 2/1 Wild Career (A. Messervy) 3. Also started —8/8 Half Note, 3/4 Trivet, 1/2 Golden Dart, 9/6 Amy Johnson, 6/7 Fairway, 11/10 Ocean Singer, 12/11 Toreador, 4/5 Amelita, 10/9 Beam, 13/12 Cleaner. Won by a neck; a length. Golden Dart was fourth. Time 1.42 4-5. Awarua Handicap, 6 furlongs—l/1 Sailing Lady (H. Phillips) 1, 2/2 Rodeur (J. W. Jennings) 2, 4/3 Roseman (H. Hibberd) 3. Also started—--7/7 Clara Bow, 4/3 Ilithyia, 6/6 Coast of Arms and 3/4 Verdure. Won by three-quarters of a length; li lengths. Ilithyia was fourth. Time 1.16. Turi Steeplechase, miles. —2 Trisox (V. Langford) 1, 4 Possum (AV. Cooper) 2, 3 Gay Boa (B. AV. Langford) 3. Also started—l Faculties and 3 Pandine (coupled with Gay Boa) . Won by four lengths; two lengths. Pandine was fourth. Time 5.28 2-5. Stewards’ Purse, 6 furlongs. 1/1 Rebel Chief (A. Russell) 1, 3/3 Silk Paper (A. E. Didham) 2, 2/2 Moneyless (H. Phillips) 3. Also started—4/4 Silver Lark, 7/7 All Humbug and Niggerhead bracketed, 8/5 Beam and 5/6 Song Boy. Won by li lengths; a length. Silver Lark was fourth. Time 1-15 3-5. Dash Trot, 11 miles; 3.5 class. —-,/2 Carver Doone (AV. Todd) 1, 1/1 Vice Regal (AV. Cosgrove) 2, 6/6 Lady Ita (J. McLennan) 3. Also started 3/2 Labour Chimes, 8/8 Gold Streak, 9/13 Lady Bounce, 10/9 Abel, 13/12 Happy Morn, 11/H Fortune King (coupled with Patricia Derby), 12/10 Guy View, 4/5 Braemar Queen, 7/7 Samara, 5/6 Dolores Silk. AVon by 12 lengths, five lengths. Labour Chimes was fourth. Times: 2.50, 2.57, 2.58 3-5. Benmore Handicap, 1 mile. 3/3 Galleon (J. W. Jennings) 1, 2/4 Ardchoille (J. Dooley) 2, 1/1 Trebleack (C. Humphries) 3. Also started—3/3 Island Linnet. 5/5 Smoko, 6/8 Jack Ahoy, 10/9 Bay Biddy, 9/10 Red Treasure, 14/13 Dazzling Eyes, 8/7 Corban, 12/12 Tautau Maid, 7/6 King AVillow, 11/11 Young Sentinel, 13/14 The Jeweller. Won by half a length; a neck. Island Linnet was fourth. Time 1.43 1-5.

NEW SIRE FOR N.Z. FASHIONABLE ENGLISH BLOOD. [special to “star.”] AUCKLAND, February 22. Baffles, a six-year-old horse, by Blandford from Waffles (by Buckwheat), has been purchased by Mrs G. Carrington, as a stud sire, and will arrive in New Zealand about March 3. He will be quartered in Waikato. This new sire cost 6000 gs. as •a. yearling, and he represents some of the most fashionable blood in England to-day. Blandford sired Bahram (winner of the Triple Crown), Trigo and Windsor Lad (the Derby and the St. Leger), Blenheim (the Derby). Uid'apur (the Oaks), and Campanula (the One Thousand Guineas). Blenheim is the sire of Mahmoud, another Derby colt. Waffles is the dam of Manna, and Sandwich, both St. Leger winners, and Manna also of the Two Thousand Guineas, while he sired Colombo, an'bther 2000 gs. winner. Baffles is apparently unraced. WOTAN AND LE GRAND. [special to “star.”] AUCKLAND, February 22. Wotan and Le Grand will leave Auckland in the Awatea on Wednes day, for Sydney. The Melbourne Cui winner is said to be in good heart. G. J. Barton is dispatching his tean for Melbourne this week, includint Royal Order (Limond —Anklet), whon ho has leased from Mr. J. Richardson Dunedin.

RACING DATES APPROVED. WELLINGTON, February 21 The following racing dates i d changes in racing dates have been t.jproved by the executive committee of the New Zealand Racing Conference: The Dannevirke Club is to race at Waipukurau on April 3, taking rhe place of the meeting which lapsed on October 10. The same club is also to race at Woodville on Saturday and Monday, April 30 and May 2. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter dates have been approved for June 9, 10 and 12. Wanganui’s application for a change in its Winter dates to June 9 and 12 was held oyer until the March meeting of the executive. AUSTRALIAN RACING. GOLD ROD WINS BRILLIANTLY. MELBOURNE, February 21. The New Zealand-bred colt Gold Rod regained the limelight when, after appearing to have little chance of running into a place, he brilliantly pounced on the leaders to win the Fqturity Stakes at Caulfield. Pamelas seemed to have the race won, when leading comfortably into the straight, with Young Idea making a valiant effort to catch him. Gold Rod’s prospects were regarded as hopeless, but he made a briliant dash which carried him to half a length victory.

His performance is a record for a horse of his age. Many three-year-olds have won the Futurity, but none with 9.4. Ammon Ra, who, like Gold Rod, was ridden by McCarten, won with 9.3. •

Heavy rain militated against fast time for to-day’s race. Gold Rod is owned, is trained, and was ridden by the former New Zealanders, E. J. Watt, George Price, and M. McCarten respectively.

Lochlee, under a heavy impost of 9.7, was not disgraced by finishing fifth in the Alma Stakes. Northwind, the Caulfield Cup win, ner, won the Woodcliff Handicap so impressively that he has enhanced his prospects for the Australian Cup. Treasure Trove advanced her record to seven seconds out of her last eight starts, when she filled that position behind Afghan in the St. Clair Trial. Cynical Kid and Cape Lilock were unplaced in the Stanley Steeples. Principal results were:—

Alma Stakes, two-year-olds, six furlongs.— Nightgqard 8.1 (H. Skidmore) 1; Caesar 8.6 (D. Munro) 2; Hua 8.0 (F. Dempsey) 3. Twenty-three started, including Birthday Boy. Won by a head; two lengths and a-half. Time, 1.131. Woodcliff Handicap, one mile and three furlongs.—Northwind 8.1 (A. Reed) 1; Feerage 6.10 (A. Cooper) 2; Upoko Ariki 8.2 (E. Bartie) 3. Thirteen started, including Greenhorn and Viceroy. Won by a length and aquarter; a length and a-half. Time, 191.

Futurity Stakes, seven furlongs.— Gold Rod 9.4 (M. McCarten) 1; Pamelus 9.8 (W. Elliot) 2; Young Idea 10.1 (E. Bartie) 3. Great Legend and Heroic’s Pride were scratched. Won by half a length; neck second and third. Country Party was a close fourth and Cuddle was eighth. Time, 1.261. Hawksburn Handicap, six furlongs. —Disalto 8.5 (D. Munro) 1; Hostile 9.4 (T. AVebster) 2; Great Legend 8.8 (A. Reed) 3. Thirteen started. Won by a length and a-half. Time 1.131. The New Zealander, A. Driscoll., who rode Bonnie Rollupc in the steeple, being narrowly beaten by Richmond Tiger, was 'suspended from riding for three months after the race for causing interference with Richmond Tiger. Critics warmly applaud Gold Rod’s return to form. The “Sunday Times” says that McCarten considers Gold Rod put up a better performance than Ammon Ra. Gold Rod had none of the luck of the running and covered more ground than Ammon Ra. NEW ZEALAND COLT WINS SYDNEY, February 20. At the AVarwick Farm races, results were: —

Ingleburn Nursery Handicap for two-year-olds. Five and a-half furlongs.—Sturdee 6.13 (D. Ashmore) 1; Normandy 9.0, (A. Knox) 2; Publicity 8.6, (H. Hickey) 3. Twelve started, including Diomedes and Fan Tan. Won by a length and a-half; haff a head. Time: 1.72. The Captain Bunsby colt Sturdee’s record now reads a second, a third and a first in three starts. A 71b. allowance for his apprentice rider reduced his weight to 6.13. D. Ashmore is one of the most promising apprentices in Sydney. He has been riding onlj r a few weeks, and he had three wins this week. Kinsfolk was third in the February Handicap, in which Limoux, Sir Regent, and Jubilee Singer were unplaced. Inver was unplaced in the Glenfield Handicap, and Linklct and Odilion were unplaced in the Farm Novice Handicap. N.Z’er AT BRISBANE BRISBANE February 20. At the Brisbane Amateur Turf Club’s races the principal race resulted as follows: — Doomben Handicap. Nine furlongs. —Two No Trumps (N.Z.) 7.8 (Briscoe) 1; Glen Spear 8.3, (Croydon) 2; Un Brace (Harris) 3. Ten started. Won by four lengths; a neck. Time 1.53. Trotting MEETINGS TO COME February 26 —Marlborough. February 27 —Kaikoura. February 27 —Roxburgh. TROTTING AT NEW BRIGHTON GRACE McELWYN SURPRISES CHRISTCHURCH, February 20. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting was held in perfect weather, and there was a large attendance. The track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled x 28,596, compared witih £19,378 last year. Results: —

Improvers’ Handicap, 3.43 class, one mile and a-half: 1/1 Gerfalcon (L. Frost) 1; 2/2 Royal Romance (E. Carlyon) 2; 4/4 Esther (R. B. Berry) 3. Also started: 18/19 Sagamore, 9/G Royal Parrish, 6/7 Cracksman, IG/1G Thor, 3/3 Gay Crusader, 5/5 Sir Kit, 11/10 Mother’s Boy, 10/9 Gaynor, 15/17 Harvest Dillon, 8/10 Sphinx. 1/1 Renegade coupled with Gerfalcon, 13/14 Billy Sundy, 12/12 Bosun, 18/18 Triangle, 17/15 Sonoma King, 7/S Golden Eagle, 14/13 Prince Harvester. A length and a-half; a head. Times: 3.27, 3.27 2-5, 3.27 3-5. Belfast Handicap, 3.39 class, one mile and a-half: 8/8 War Path (V. Al-

born) 1; 16/22 Boltaire (C. V. May) 2; 5/9 Fine Art (M. C. McTigue) 3. Also started: 3/3 Big Nelson coupled with Tarn and Garment, 6/6 Poste Haste, 16/17 Native Son, 9/7 Purina, 14/18 Sans Peur, 15/14 Oiir Fay, 10/5 Savoldi, 12/12 Heather Queen, 4/10 Cruiser, 2/2 Starwyn, 16/16 Loyal Direct, 13/11 Intrigue, 7/4 Ace High, 1/1 Olive King, 20/19 Windsor Lass, 19/13 Black Marble, 21/20 Lord Axworthy, 21/21 Moerewa, 19/18 Dundee. Half a length; three lengths. Times: 3.23, 3.23 1-5, 3.24 1-5. Denton Memorial Handicap, 4.30 class, two miles: 10/7 Grace McElwyn (R. B. Berry) 1; 1/1 Big Author (O. E. Hooper) 2; 12/12 Queen Author (T. Gleeson) 3. Also started: 5/5 Isabel Derbv, 6/6 Raydus, 4/4 Guy Junior, 11/11 Gold Tinge, 8/9 Gunfire, 7/10 Recess, 3/3 Llewellyn’s Pride, 9/8 Bold Countrmy, 2/2 Tempest. A length; three lengths. Times: 4.33, 4.33 1-5, 4.33 1-5. Stewards’ Handicap, 4.40 class, two miles: 8/8 Airflow (R. Townley, jun.). 1; 1/1 Play On (M. C. McTigue) 2; 3/3 Red Flyer (J. Lattimore) 3. Also started: 3/3 On Parade coupled with Red Flyer, 5/6 Valdor, 4/2 Kibo, 2/4 Mystery Yet, 6/5 Navy Blue. A length and a-half; two, lengths. Times: 4.28, 4.30 3-5, 4.30 3-5.

Eclipse Handicap, 3 min. class, one mile and a-quarter: 7/10 Icevus (R. Young) 1; 3/2 Red Ranger (A. Butterfield) 2; 4/4 Alpine Prince (W. K. Tatterson) 3. Also started: 13/11 Chateau coupled with Agility, 2/3 Molly Direct coupled with Dundee, 8/7 Shrewdie, 3/2 Olive King coupled with Red Ranger, 15/16 'Colleen Wrack, 5/5 Moerewa, 18/19 Lucess, 21/18 Prince d’Oro, 6/6 De le Paix, 12/13 Heather Queen, 9/9 Linklight, 14/12 Silk Bonny, 10/8 Ann Pointer coupled with Rustle, 1/1 Toorak, 16/15 Elite Rey, 19/20 Civic, 11/14 Aircraft, 17/15 Rewai, 22/22 Decoy Bird, and 19/21 Hidden Charm. Length; two lengths. Times: 2.47 2-5, 2.47 3-5, 2.48 1-5. Autumn Handicap, 4.50 class, two miles: 2/2 Captain Bolt (C. S. Donald) 1; 1/1 Bittersweet (J. Fraser, junr.) 2; 3/3 Helen’s Bay (P. Gallagher) 3. Also started: 7/8 Kuini, 8/7 Enigma, 5/5 Indolent, 6/6 Guy Hugo, 9/9 Header, 4/4 Little Reta. Half a length; two lengths. Times: 4.36, 4.35 1-5, 4.34 4-5.

Flying Handicap, 3.22 class, one mile and a-half: 4/4 Reporter (T. H. McGinj 1; 5/5 Morello (M. C. McTigue) 2; 2/3 Pot Luck (M. Holmes) 3. Also started: 1/2 Double’ Great, 11/11 Aristotle, 8/7 Chancellor, 3/1 Village Guy, 7/8 Young Frank, 6/6 Ravdiis, 9/9 Recess, 10/10 George Rey. Half a length; a length. Times: 3.14 2-5, 3.16 3-5, 3.15 4-5. Final Handicap (saddle), 2.16 class. One mile: 2/1 Plutus (M. Stewart) 1; 6/8 Worthy King (G. Caddy) 2; 8/6 Golden Cross (G. Mouritz) 3. Also started: 9/9 Lone Derby, 1/2 Racketeer, 11/11 Matchmaker, 12/12 Chenaway, 3/4 Admiral Wrack, 4/3 On Parade,- 5/7 Treasure Bond, 10/10 Wilbur White, 7/5 Royal Comrade and Happy Knight bracketed. Won by a length; two lengths. Admiral Wrack., was fourth. Times: 2.11, 2.8 1-5, 2.11.

RECORDS BROKEN. [special tu “stab.”] CHRISTCHURCH, February 20. The New Brighton Trotting Club held its Autumn meeting in glorious weather on Saturday before a record attendance, which included the Prime Minister and party. A feature of the racing was the splendid performance of the American trotter Airflow, who defeated a good field of pacers in 4.28 for two miles. Reporter established a track race record of 3.14 2-5 foi v a mile and a-half. Worthy King’s mile in 2.8 1-5 was a saddle record for the course. Gerfalcon’s Third Win:

The Improvers’ Handicap provided quite an interesting race, and a grand display of trotting by the three-year-old Gerfalcon, who was handled with excellent judgment by the New Brighton reinsman, L. Frost. It marked the gelding’s third win in his last five starts. Cracksman was actually the quickest to begin, but very soon he was supplanted by Esther, who led at the end of two furlongs from Gay Crusader, Royal Parrish and Royal Romance. When half a mile had been covered the order was Esther, Gay Crusader, Royal Parrish, Gerfalcon, Royal Romance, Cracksman, and Gaynor. The field 1 was well strung out, but rqnning down the back several horses made a forward move and, rounding the top turn, a good number of horses were in the running. Royal, Romance and Gaynoi; joined the leader, Esther, as the straight was entered and at the distance Gerfalcon appeared on the scene. A good race home .saw Gerfalcon hold his own comfortably, to win from Royal Romance, who just held on long enough to beat Esther, while finishing at intervals were Gaynor, Sphinx, Prince Harvester, Mother’s Boy, and Renegade.

The winner was always nicely placed, and' was not hurried to hold his place in the early stages. His solid trotting over the last half-mile showed him to be above the average, and with age he may develop into another champion produced by Durbar Lodge.

It was refreshing to find a young trotter defeating a field of older and more experienced pacers, and Royal Romance showed a return to form by running second, a place that was almost thrown away. Royal Romance is back to form, and a win should not be far off. Gaynor was well in the picture until the final stages, and Prince Harvester proved the best of the back markers.

Accident Spoils Race: The Belfast Handicap was completely spoilt by an accident after three furlongs had been covered. Savoldi tangled and fell, and Intrigue, Sans Peur, and Heather Queen came down and badly interefered with more tljan half the' field. After the field had covered half a mile, Post Haste and Our Fay were out in front clear of Boltaire, Warpath, Tarn, and Loyal Direct, while Fine Art and Dundee picked up ground in the back stretch. Rounding the top turn, the order was the same, and at the distance Warpath and Boltaire drew out. In a good finish Warpath lasted the better and scored a clear-cut victory from Boltaire, while Fine Art, who was not persevered with when all chance of victory was gone was in third place ahead' of Post Haste, Starwyn, Loyal Direct, Tarn, Our Fay and Dundee. All the placed horses paid good dividends, especially Boltaire, who returned more than a quarter of a century, while the accident probably affected the result. Warpath finished with plenty of dash, while Boltaire went his best race to date. Fine Art’s showing was an especially good one, and until the last two furlongs Dundee was going great guns.

Grace McElwyn Wins: Driven with the best of judgment and enjoying the best run of the race, Grace McElwyn won decisively the Denton Memorial Handicap after fairly outstaying Big Author, who had acted as pace-maker throughout. The pace from the outset was not fast, and Big Author taking the lead carried on from Isabel Derby, Grace McElwyn, Raydus, and Queen Author, and with half the journey covered Big Author still led from Grace McElwyn, Recess, Isabel Derby, Raydus, Gunfire, and Queen Author, while Llewellyn’s Pride, Gold County, and Tempest were bringing up the rear. The three last-named did not make a forward move until half a mile from home, at which stage Recess elected to tackle Big Author in the lead, and the pair came into the straight ahead of Grace McElwyn and Raydus. It was only a furlong from home that Big Author disposed of Recess, and at this stage Grace McElwyn issued her challenge. Big Author was beginning to feel the strain, and his finish was not a very resolute one. This is easily understood, however, for Recess in her challenge fully extended the big pacer, and Grace McElwyn had the race run to suit her, and came with well-sustained dash. Big Author was far from disgraced. He is a really good pacer. Queen Author narrowly defeated Isabel Derby for third money, and while Tempest and Gold Country went fine races, they had too much ground to make up over the last half mile, which was run at a great .pace. Llewellyn’s Pride had had enough long before the finish, and none of the others were in the firing line at the finish. A Splendid Trotter: A performance of outstanding merit was registered by Airflow who won the Stewards’ Handicap with apparent ease. She was as quick to begin as any of the pacers, and lying in a handy position throughout she fairly hurried Play On and the others in the run down the straight. Play On held the lead for a furlong when On Parade dashed to the front and quickly bstablished a four lengths lead from Play On. Red Flyer, Kibo, Valdor, Ciro, Airflow, and Navy Blue, with Mystery Yet some lengths away. By the time half the journey was covered the field was racing in close order, with On Parade still setting the pace, and with half a mile to go Airflow moved up and followed On Parade and Play On into the straight. Play On fought gamely, but Airflow was altogether too good and won easily, while Red Flyer just beat Mystery Yet for third place. Then followed On Parade, Navy Blue, and Ciro.

The winner went steadily from start to finish, and the merit of her performance may be judged by her time, 4.28, five seconds better than the big race was run in. The American mare has developed with age; 'her future will be eagerly watched. Play On, aftei’ his hard race of the previous week, again went a. solid race while Red Flyer struggled on gamely after apparently being well beaten. On Parade failed badly and Valdor, Navy Blue and Ciro were not of class to perform successfully amongst good horses. Another Big Dividend:

Backers received another set-back in the Eclipse Handicap, when the Tasmanian-bred and owned pacer, Icevus won in hollow fashion from Red Ranger, who had acted as pacemaker throughout. In the early stages Red Ranger took the lead, with Heather Queen, Alpine Prince, Icevus, and Chateau following. Red Ranger still caiyied 1 on the running going down the back, and the field was well strung out. Heather Queen broke and dropped out of the race at the half/mile post, and Red Ranger held command at the straight entrance from Alpine Prince, Icevus and' Toorak. The last-named did not run on well, and while Red Ranger fought on gamely Icevus came away in the last 50 yards, to win very nicely. Alpine Prince was third, ahead of Toorak, Aircraft, Lucess, and Hidden Charm. The win was a popular one for the Tasmanian owner, Mr H. Rudd, who had brought other pacers in Evicus and Emilius AVay to New Zealand. Icevus, whose only previous wins had been attained in minor events in Tasmania, won in most impressive style. Red Ranger found the task of pacemaking just too much for him, and Toorak who appeared to have a chance two furlongs from home did not finish on in the resolute manner expected. Olive King met trouble in the early part and was pulled up, Molly Direct did not stay on, and De La Paix and the remainder never threatened danger. A Close Finish:

Two good trotters in Captain Bolt and Bittersweet fought out a close finish in the Autumn Handicap after a most interesting race.

Guy Hugo broke badly at the start, and Indolent went away with a good break from Captain Bolt, Bittersweet, Enigma, Helen’s Bay, and Kuini, and when Header joined the leaders the field raced in close order for the greater part of the journey. _ Half a mile from home Helen’s Bay issued a challenge, but a bad break cost her many lengths. She came with rare dash over the later part, but Captain Bolt took the lead in the straight, only to be challenged by Bittersweet. The pair settled down to a hard finish and Captain Bolt, staying on the better had a half length’s advantage as the post was passed. Helen’s Bay was in third place ahead of Indolent, Kuini and Enigma. Captain Bolt commenced smartly, trotted steadily, and always in a good position he gave a splendid display of trotting in a hard finish. He will add further to his record on Canterbury courses. Bittersweet was well handled throughout, and while she showed gameness in her finish she did not; stay well enough to win. Helen’s Bay is not yet a finished trotter, and on this occasion she met trotters of class. Guy Hugo gave a poor display, Little Reta was never dangerous, and Kuini, Enigma and Header were outclassed.

An Exciting' Race: The Flying Handicap, one of the fast class contests, staged by the New Brighton Trotting Club, provided a race worthy of the occasion. George Rey was the only one slow to begin and at once Double Great shot to the front and attempted to slow down the pace. O. E. Hooper, however, had other ideas on the matter, and at once sent Village Guy to brighten up the pace. At a good rate the field travelled with Morello and Pot Luck, following the leaders, while in good positions were Recess, Reporter, Young Frank and Raydus. When the straight was reached the field spread across the course, and a

great race resulted. Double Great still held the lead and appeared to be going comfortably, but then Morello issued a challenge and appeared a likely winner. Double Great faded out, and Reporter put in a very telling run, while Tot Luck joined the issue. Reporter carried on his run to beat Morello by a narrow margin, while Morello effectively disposed of Pot Luck and Double Great in the race record time for the coufse of 3.14 2-5. This was another very popular win for Reporter has been a most consistent performer, and he carried the confidence of a big army of Methven supporters. Morello went one of the best races of his career and fought in the gamest manner possible, but the fast pace found Pot Luck unable to carry oh a very fast run he commenced from the distance post. Double Great lost no friends by his display, but the task of pace-making found him out in the last bit. In Saddle: From start to finish the Final Handicap was a race full of interest, but it resulted in a very decisive win for the black pacer Plutus, who has shown, steady improvement during the season, and this time was capably handled by M. Stewart. Chenaway and Plutus , each took a hand at pace-making over the early part, but with half a mile covered Worthy King assumed the Ibad, with Plutus, Admiral Wrack, Racketeer and Golden Cross handy. Worthy King was still in front a hundred yards from home, but when Plutus Was given his lead he quickly put the result beyond doubt. It was a decisive win, and the time, 2.111-5 from a 2.16 mark, accounted for the. displays Of some of the. others. Worthy King’s effort bordered on the sensational, for taking the lead at th© half-mile post he ran second in 2.8 4-5, a race record for the mile saddle race at New Brighton. Golden Cross, Admiral Wrack, Rackateer and Royal Comrade were under a hard ride over the last part/ and all finished well.

WESTLAND TROTTING CLUB. : annuaiTmeeting. [our own correspondent.] HOKITIKA, February 22. The annual meeting Of the Westland Trotting Club was held on Saturday night, Mr. F. McGregor presiding over a fair attendance of members. The balance sheet, which was adopted, Showed an excess of £lO6 1/10 of receipts over expenditure. Th© indebtedness of the Club amounts to £Bl9/12/5. The’ following committee, were elected: Messrs F. McGregor, M. H. Houston, R. Whiley, J. J. Breeze, J. J. McIntosh (senibr and junior), W. E. Richards, R. Pedder, A. W. Yarrall, E. AV. Heenan, J. Stafford, D. R. Dowell, H: Newman, H. Wells. At the subsequent meeting of the committee Mr F. McGregor was re-elected President and Mr Al. H. Houston secretary. The President’s annual report, as follows, was received and adopted:— At the last annual meeting the following members were elected as the executive for. the year; viz.:—Messrs 'F. McGregor, J. J. Breeze, A. W. Ydrrall, J. J. Mclntosh, M. Houston, E. W. Heenan, D. R. Dowell, J. J. Mclntosh Junr., R. Whiley, J. Stafford, AV. E. Richards, R. Pedder, H. Newman, and H. Wells, and it is pleasing to record' that these officials all took a very active interest in the Club’s affairs. During the year, the Club suffered a loss through death of two Of its members, W. E. Williams and G. J. P. Sellers. The loss of these members was keenly felt by the Club. As members are aware, the Club has always held its annual trotting meeting during the Christmas and New Year Racing Circuit, but last year youT executive decided to abandon its date owing to the fact that the Westland Raciiig Chib were holding a threedays’ meeting, and it was considered that to hold a fourth day’s, racingwould be disastrous from a financial point of view. Your executive decided upoii Easter Tuesday as a suitable date, but considered that if permission could be obtained to hold the meeting on the Greymouth trotting course, it would be more successful than if held here. The meeting was duly held at Greymouth on Easter Tuesday and was successful. The ' totalisator was conducted on the win and place system and handled the sum of £6,195 as against £2,340 when th© meeting was held here the previous rear. The gate receipts amounted to £165/5/6 as against £66, whilst th© sale of race-cards showed the very satisfactory profit of £33/3/11. The Government taxes amount to’ £548 11/7, from which can be deducted the sum of £§79/5/- recovered from dividends and owners, and'' the sum of £154/17/4 which was received from the Government by way of rebate of totalisator tax, leaving th© nett amount of Government tax at £124 7/8. The lea rooms were conducted Iby Mrs Kitchingham and the Club greatly appreciates her kind assistance in this direction. The Club also: appreciates the assistance given, by the President, Secretary, and other officials of the Greymouth Trotting Club, in the conduct of th© meeting. Our thanks are dufe to Mr J. J. McIntosh for representing the Club at the annual conference in Wellington. A letter was received from the Trotting Association approving the Club conducting its meeting at Greymouth on Easter Tuesday. The programme for the meeting was approved. The programme is of eight races, as follow: — Innovation Handicap (harness), £9O, 81 .furlongs. Kanieri Handicap (harness), £l2O, 10| furlongs. Rimu Handicap (harness), of £lO5, 12J furlongs. Stafford Handicap (saddle), of £lOO, 81 furlongs. Westland Handicap (harness), of £l6O, 121 furlongs. Dominion Handicap (harness), of • £lO5, 14J furlongs. Aviation Handicap .{(harness), of £lOO, 101 furlongs. Final Handicap, (harness) of £l2O.