TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 December 1937, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping meetings to comb 30— Manawatu. Januarv 1 and 3.—Auckland. January 1 and 3.—Greymouth. • January I—Waikouaiti. January I—Wyndham.1—Wyndham. January I—Waiau. January 1, 3—Hawke s Bay. January 1. 3—Stratford. January 1, 3—Wairarapa. January 1, 3—Marton. January 3-Oamarn. January 3„ \ January 'i, B—Reefton. Disappointed: Clubman, on the .strength of brilliant. track work, was made favourite in the. maiden race at Hokitika, hut was never galloping freely on the corners, and disappointed again.

Card Player: The McLean Stakes winner, , Card ' Player, now owned in Greymouth, made a reappearance at Hokitika, but disappointed badly in view of her good gallops at Omoto. A slow beginning did! not help the Paper Money filly, and she appeared unable to handle • i the turns, once on the journey.

Bad Luck: F. A. Roberts had bad luck to lose the services of Lady Athena at Hokitika, the mare being galloped on as the field, swung out of the straight in the Kanieri Hack. Despite/a severe injury, the mare galloped well enough \ to suggesL_tj;at she would have collected a stake on the circuit. She has been returned to Riccarton.

Bright Prospect: The winner of the maiden stakes at. Hokitika on Monday, Bright Prospect, won well enough to suggest his running prominently again at Greymouth. He and G.lenacre outclassed the field, for Bright Prospect to win by a neck, and these two may be found fighting out the finish of the Novice Stakes at Omoto. Patuma, third at Hokitika, but two lengths away, may be improved sufficiently to make a race of it with the other two.

Veteran’s Return: Eight-year-old Royal Amphora, once a more than useful sprinter, returned to the winning list at Hokitika, with a decisive victory over Land Raid and Rose Vai in good time. Royal Amphora had not. won a race for two years, but x galloped with plenty ol dash, and aiter trailing the other two to the straight, had too much pace for ■ them in the run home. This was not Land Raid’s true form, and he 'should be much improved by the race.

Suleiman Scratched: Suleiman was scratched for the Electrijc Handicap, run at Auckland to-day, at 4.33 p.m., yesterday.

Riders for Riccarton: W. Jenkins has decided to forego riding engagements at Wyndham, and will tafce the mount on Dictate in the Waikouaiti Cup. Jenkins will probably settle at Riccarton, and should command plenty of riding. J. McFarlane, who has been stationed at Riverton will also settle at Riccarton.

Allowance, Reduced: E. Jones, who rode On Call and Double Gift to victory at Wingatui yesterday, exhausted his right to claim a seven pounds apprentice allowance, and he started on a five pounds allowance when he rode Natty in the concluding event.

A Useful Galloper: Passaform, a Wingatui winner, is a neatly-built colt by Balboa from Fair.form, dam of Some Form, Charmane, 'and Tauramai. As a rule, Balboa's .stock do not figure prominently for early speed, but Passaform appears to be an exception. '

Wyndham Rehandicaps: -- The following rehandicaps have been declared for the Wyndham Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday: — Wyndham Cup: Davolo 9.8. High Glee 7.10. President’s Handicap:'Gold Boa 10.2, Top Row 9.1, Double Gift 7.9. Mimihau Hack Handicap: Nightwings 8.1.

Trainer Cautioned: ■ After the decision of the St. Andrew’s Handicap at Wingatui yester- /. day, E. Jones, rider of Queen of Song, complained to the judicial committee of the rough riding by D. O’Connor, rider of Silver Streak, during the race. Evidence was called and it was decided that no further action be taken. The committee also heard a complaint by D. O’Connor against P. T. Hogan, of striking him in the jockey’s room immediately after the race, and it was decided to chution Hogan.

DUNEDIN —SECOND DAY

DAVOLO AND GOLD BOA

DUNEDIN,’ December 28

Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting concluded to-day in ideal weather. The track was excellent. The tote handled £16,6821, compared with £13,2101 on the corresponding day last year, mak- | ing a total for the meeting of £39,8031, compared with £32,649 last year. Remaining results: — Grandstand Handicap, 6 furlongs. —' 2-1 Gold Boa. (R. J. Mackie) 1; 3-4 Top Row 2; 5-5 Invoice 3. Also started: 6-6 | Viking, 7-7 Silver Lark, 1-2 Janet Gaynor, 4-3 Dissemble. Half a length; two lengths. Dissemble was fourth. Time 1-15. ‘ „ St. Andrew’s Handicap, 1 mile. —4-a Davolo (C. T. Wilson) 1; 2-2 Sea Fox 2* 3-4 Queen of Song 3. Also started: I’l Silver Streak, 5-5 Queen Dorothy.

Silver Streak was fourth. One and ahalf lengths; one length. Time 1.42 2-5. Farewell Handicap, 1 mile and 21 furlongs. —1-1 High Glee (J. W. Jenkins) ; 2-2 Rousseau 2; 3-3 Survey 3. Also started: 4-3 Hanlon, 5-5 Pink Del. Pink Del was fourth. Two lengths; same. Time 2.17. Allanton Handicap, 7 furlongs. 1-1 Double Gift (E. A. Jones) 1; 8-8 Song Boy 2; 5-5 Trivet 3. Also started: 3-3 McHeath, 2-2 Salient Knight, 6-4 Daring Deed, 4-5 Valarth, 7-7 Amy Johnson. Valarth was fourth. A head; same. Time 1.29. Fernhill Handicap, 7 furlongs.—3-3 Night Wings (A. Messervy) 1; 1-1 Norseman 2; 4-4 Pink Rohe 3. Also started: 6-7 Lord Nuffield,. 5-6 Top Coat, 8-8 Natty, 2-2 Palmyra, 7-5 Gipsy Fair, 9-9 Gusterina. Two lengths; three lengths. Time 1.28 4-5.

TARANAKI CONCLUDES SERGIA WINS HANDICAP NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 28. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s meeting concluded in hot, fine weather. The totalisator handled £15,949L an increase of £6,168 on the secon day last year. The total for thd meeting was £43,666, an increase of £10,6433--Senacre fell at the finish of the Warea Hack Stakes, and the rider, N. R. McKenzie received a broken, collar bone. An inquiry was held, and the Stewards found that L. H. Clifford, rider of the winner, Flashing Spear, had finished carelessly, and had contributed to the mishap. Clifford was suspended for a fortnight. Remaining results: — Inglewood Handicap, 6 furlongs. 4-4 Clessamor car. 7.1 (R. W. Shaw) 1; 2-2 Tosh 2; 3-3 Notium, 3. Also started 1-1 Gay Seton, 5-4 Dancing Lady. Half a length; one length. Gay Seton was fourth. Time 1.14 4-5.

Atiawa Hack Cup, 9 Grand City (McTavish) 1; 6-7 Student Prince 2; 2-4 Gay Sister 3. Also started: 3-2 Middle, 7-7 Loombination, 9-9 Professional, 7-6 Philemup, 4-3 Ned Cuttie, 11-11 Bonny Glow, 5-5 Ohanga, 12- Naughty Marietta, 10-10 Ringside, 13- Script. A short neck; three-quar-ters of a length. Bonny Glow was fourth. Time 1.55 2-5.

New Plymouth Handicap, 9 furlongs. -T-l- Sergia (R. Glading) 1; 7-7 Onewhetu 2; 4-3 Orac, 3. Also started: — 3-4 Taitoru, 2-2 Lady Kyra, 5-5 Paso Robles, 6-6 Winsome Lu. A neck; one and a-quarter lengths. Paso Robles was fourth. Time 1.55.

Warea Hack Stakes, 6 furjongs.—3-3 Flashing Spear. (L. H. Clifford) 1; 5-5 Lifeguard 2; 4-4 Shangri La, 3. Also started: 2-2 Collodion, 6-6 Muskon, 1-1 Senacre, 7-7 Cystos. A neck; same. Muskon was fourth. Time 1.15 4-5. Summer Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs. -4-4 Hutana (G. P. Bowrick) 1; 1-1 Silvanus, 2; 5-5 Advance Plane, 3. Also started: 2-2 Racecall, 3-3 Miss Te Koura, 6-6 Australian Star. Half a. length; a neck. Racecall was fourth. Time 1.15.

MANAWATU—SECOND DAY.

PAKANUI SURPRISES.

PALMERSTON NORTH, Dec. 28

The Manawatu Summer meeting was continued in fine weather to-day. There was a good attendance. The course was fast. The tote handled £28,946J, as against £28,2772 last year. The. total for the two days was £74,2942, compared with £66,421. Concluding results: — President’s Handicap, It miles. —3 Lowenbeflg (B. H. Morris) 1, 7 Gay Hunter 2, 1 King Rey 3. Also started — 5 Sunee, 2 Pukeko, 8 Soho, 6 Boomerang, 4 Corroboree, 9 Terry and 10 Taillight. Two and a-half lengths; a length. Boomerang was fourth. Time 2-5 1-5. i

As in the Cup, King Rey attempted to win all the way. Lowenberg, however, ran up to second place at the five furlong post, and once they turned for home he drew away to win easily from Gay Hunter, who got up to account for King Rey. Boomerang, Corroboree and Pukeko were'close up. Christmas Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs. —5 Roaming (B. H. Morris) 1,2 Malibu 2, 7 Golden Chest 3. Also started —4 Good Sun, 11 Royal Record. 9 Reasonable, 1 Lady Montana, 3 Bluffer, 8 Merryman, 6 Captain Treville, 10 Lickem, 14 Damning Light, 12 Accomplice, 13 Great Bramble, 17 Twilight Song, 16 Scarf Dance, 15 Sir Ace. A length; a neck. Accomplice was fourth. Time 1.27.

Awapuni Handicap, 6 furlongs.—6 Takanui (C. G. Goulsbro) 1, 4 Lucullus Lad 2, 1 Lady Ina 3. Also started—3 Mata Hari, 2 Haughty Winner and 5 Bcdyline. Half a length; .two lengths. Bodyline was fourth. Time 1.13.

Himitangi Handicap, 9 furlongs.- —1 Siegmund (P. Burgess) 1,2 Wildflower 2, 4 Round Score 3. Also started—3 Imnasto, and 5 Imposture. Three lengths; five lengths. Imposture was fourth. Time 1.53 4-5. Kelvin Hack Handicap, 9 furlongs. —4 Lacquer (B. H. Morris) 1,2 Wananga 2, 3 Galteemore 3. Also started—--5> Lustral, 1 Rockingham, ,7 Amatory, 6 Happy Heels and 8 Beaulack. Half a length; three-quarters of a length. Amatory was fourth. Time 1.55.

STRATFORD R.C.

.SATURDAY’S FIELDS

NEW PLYMOUTH, December 28. Acceptances for the first day (Saturday) of the Stratford Racing Club’s meeting, are as fallow: Trial Stakes, five furlongs— Arahura, Australian Star, Cytos, Daisy Chain, Gold Glare, Gold Tray, Kia Ora, Tomoana, Vienna, Silver Gift 9.7, Gay Marionette, Golden Orchid, Majority, Pekoe, Shangri La, Senacre, Earl’s Court 8.0. Douglas Handicap, six furlongs. — Triune, Tosh 9.0, Lady Kyra 8.7, Clessamor 8.0, Notium 7.12, Airing 7.10, Gav Seton 7.7, Collodian 7.0. juvenile Handicap, five furlongs — Gaily 8.9, Raceline 8.3, Desert Wings 8.2, Gainscourt 8.0, Ramleh 8.0, Friskland 8.9, Te Poto 8.7, Hunting Blood 8.3, Wynardo 7.12, Verey Lights 7.2, Jean Quex, Raidora 7.0. Stratford Cup, U miles.—Taitoru 9.2, Master Brierly 8.12, Lowenberg 8.10, Onewhetu 8.8, Sergia 7.13, Muni gatoon 7.5, Lady Kyra 7.8, Airman 7.2, Orac 7.1, Loombination, Middle 7.0. Ohura Hurdles, one mile and a-half. —Sporting Song 11.0, Riotous 10.8, IBoughal 10.10, Booklaw 9.7, Kentucky Song 9.9, Bellbroney, Celtic Lad, Karere Nui 9.0.

Tariki Hack Handicap, one mile and one furlongs.—Philemup 8.0, Red Sand 8.7, Ned Cuttie 7.3, Lickem 7.11, Bonny Glow 7.7, Student Prince 7.3, Ohanga 7.2, Ringside, Naughty Marietta, Gaiwind J 7.0.

Eltharn Highweight, about, seven furlongs.—Taitoru 10. S, Onewhetu 10.0, Triune 9.13, Tosh 9.13, Paso Robles 9.1, Boughal 8.10, Orac 8.9, Dancing Lady B.G, Bellbroney, Gay Sister, Race Boy, Bonny Glow 8.0. Railway Hack Handicap, six furlongs —Professional 8.10, Miss Te Koura 8.8, Cute Melody 8.6, Colleen Gain 8.1, Lickem 7.12, Muskon, Silvanus 7.13, Hunting Blood 7.5, Advance Plane 7.3, Sam’s Choice 7.2, Poker Face, l Brilliancy 7.2, Ringside 7.1, Full [o’ Scotch, Senacre 7.0. I The above weights include penalties I incurred at Taranaki and Manawatu meetings.

AUSTRALIAN ACCEPTORS

SYDNEY, December 28

The Sydney Tattersall’s Club -will open the New Year’s racing at Randwick on Thursday.

The following are the acceptors for the . , Carrington Stakes, six furlongs. Jocular 8.11, Aureus, Klemm Eagle 8.10, Moonray 8.9, Duke Caledon 8.7, Hamurah 8.6, Micawber 8.5, Hammerhead, St. Constant 8.2, Bradford 8.0, Bodley Head 7.12, Mangolla 7.9, Brown Baroness 7.7. Denman Handicap, one mile and aouarter.—Prittle Prattle, Billy Boy 8.7, Country Party 8.4, Silk Fleet 7.0, Masterpiece 6.11, Holbein 6.7. Tattersall’s Cup, one mile and a-halt. —Journal 8.8, Prittle Prattle 5.5, Mananui, Fireman 8.3, Country Party 7.9, Sidcup 7.8, Bobby 7.7, Sal Volatile 7V Verberry, Bourbon, 7.5, Master, piece 7.2, Sculptor 7.1, Peanut 6.10, Bringa 6.7.

OLD CUSTOM REVIVED.

PRESENT FOR JOCKEY,

SYDNEY, December 16.

There was a t’ime, particularly in the country; when a jockey, having ridden an outsider to success, presented himself among the bookmakers for tangible proof of their appreciation. Frequently it was the only reward the rider could hope for. The custom was revived at Rosebery yesterday, when a spontaneous suggestion by a bookmaker led to the presentation of a handsome present to C. Findlay after he had ridden Lady Cav, who won the first division of the Progressive Handicap, starting at 20 to 1.

Bookmakers had had an excellent result in the previous race when Anliinga at 20 to 1 had scored' in a close finish with Dea d’Or and Winning Post in the second division of the Three and Four Years Old Handicap, and when Findlay got another effort out of Lady Cav to beat the 6 to 4 favourite Tickle in the Progressive Handicap, their joy knew no bounds. Their demonstration of cheering was carried on with unusual hilarity. Such a thing as two “skippers” in succession had not been known for many months, and all joined in cries of congratulation to the rider. Then someone suggested' a present for the jockey. No sooner said than done; and after Findlay had dressed he was brought to the betting ring by one of the sponsors of the scheme, and the present was handed over. * Lady Cav was one of the first to move off, and near the half-mile was followed by Tickle, Broadway Swell, Cool Joy, and Minnesota. Except that Downham moved up there was littlq alteration in the straight, and with less than a furlong remaining, Tickle seemed to hav,e a grip of the race. Findlay was not to be beaten. In the last few strides he rode Lady Cav furiously, and she won by half a length.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME ■'

December 30, 31—Auckland. January 1, 3 —Canterbury Park. January 5, 6—Greymouth. January 15—Cambridge.

Berkett had thirteen drives at the Westport Trotting Club’s meeting before securing a win yesterday on Worthy Lad, and then had to survive an appeal by C. K. Yeatman, driver of the third horse, Storm Signal, in the Granity Handicap, on the grounds that the winner had not been nominated for the race. Worthy Lad’s name did not appear in the list of nominations for the second day in the. first day’s book, and an inquiry was opened by the Stipendary Steward, Mn J. S. Shaw, the totalisator pay out being held up for some time. Although no official statement as.to the evidence, at the inquiry was handed to the press, other than that the appeal had been dismissed, and that Berkett had been fined* £5 for not confirming his nomination in the manner required, it is understood that Berkett claimed to have ’phoned the nomination all right, but it was mislaid. The rules of trotting state that a domination by telegram or telephone must be confirmed on the usual forms.

WESTPORT TROTS CUP TO TWENTY GRAND WESTPORT, December 28. The Westport Trotting Club’s meeting was concluded to-day. The weather was threatening in the morning, and light rain began to later and gradually increased to a steady downpour before the last race was run. The track was not affected up to the sixth race. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £7,403, compared with £7,667/10/- last, year, a decrease of £263/10/-. The total for the two days was £16,687, compared with £15,404 last year, an increase for the meeting of £283. Remaining results: Westport Cup, 4.50 class. 2 miles: — 2 Twenty Grand (C. King) 1; 8 Golden Moness 2; 1 Royal Grattan 3. Also started: 4 Chudic, 7 Happi, 6 Worthy Need, 5 Logan Palm, -3 Savoldi. Threequarters of a length; a length. Worthy Need was fourth. Times 4.37 2-5, 4.35 4-5, 4.38 4-5. Scanlon Trot Handicap, 5.6 class, 2 miles: —1 Tommy Guy (W. Pascoe) 1; 4 Tiny Guy 2; 5 Sonoma Boy 3. Also started: ’2 Tonee, 3 Diana Wild. One and a-half lengths. Times 4.53 3-5, 4.47 4-5, 4.55 1-5. Birchfield Handicap, 3.39 class, 11 •miles:—l Our Fay (G. F. Robinson) 1; 3 Zincali 2; 6 Travisque 3. Also started: 4 Bridget Borough, 7 Pukeuri, 5 Passport, 2 Gold Potts. Two lengths; ,a length. Times: 3.31 2-5, 3.29 3-5, 3.35 1-5.

Granity Handicap, 3.43 class, IB miles: —1 Worthy Lad (L. Berkett) 1; 2 Lombard 2; 3 Storm Signal 3. Also started: 2 Purina, 5 Silver Letitia, 6 High Noon. Half a length. Times: 3.33, 3.30 4-5, 3.36 3-5. Dash Handicap, 2.22 class, one mile: 4 Doubt (C. Walsh) 1,2 Connenora 2; 1 Royal Grattan 3. Also started: —3 Carus, 8 Flying Helen, 6 Superb, 7 Buddy, 5 Happi. Three lengths; two lengths. Times: 2.22 2-5, 2.23 1-5, 2.26.

TROTS AT AUCKLAND.

WILLOW WAVE—RONGOMAI

AUCKLAND, December 26

The Auckland Trotting Club’s Summer meeting opened at Epsom to-day under perfect sunny conditions. The attendance was 18,000, compared with 15,000 last. year. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £52,578/10/-, compared with £48,525 last, year, an increase of £4,053/10/-. Remaining results:—

Auckland Trotting Cup, 4.25 class, 2 miles-—5-5 Willow Wave (O. E. Hooper) 1; 1-1 King’s Warrior 2: 2-2 Lucky Jack 3. Also started: 1-1 Bonny Azure (bracketed with King’s Warrior), 4-4 Lawn Derby, 3-3 Tempest (bracketed with Indianapolis),

6- Roi I’Or. A neck; two lengths. Times: 4.20 2-5; 4.20 3-5; 4.20 2-5. Christmas Handicap, 3.39 class, 11 miles.—2-3 Eyre (J. T. Paul), 1; 1-1 Young Pointer 2; 3-2 Royal Doulton 3. Also started: 10-9 Gloster, 4-4 Petite Jewel, 9-10 Roman Chief, 6-6 Greatfast, 8-8 Our Summer, 5-3 True Trust, 11-11 Fisher, 7-7 Bronze Queen. Half a head; a neck. Times: 3.27 1-5; 3.27 2-5; 3.27 3-5. Rowe Memorial Handicap, 4.46 class, 2 miles—2-2 Parrish Belle (A. G. Pillinger) 1: 5-4 Bittersweet 2; 4-6 Tan John' 3- Also started: 2-2 AucTo Patch (bracketed with Parrish Belle), 7- Wah, 8-5 Young Rodney, 6-7 Impostor, 3-3 Native Tree, 1-1 Te Kahn. Two lengths; one length. Times: 4.34 3-5; 4.31; 4.39 3-5. Akarana Handicap, 3.35 class, 11 miles—7-5 Sir Frank (E. R. Smith) 1; 5-6 Baron Grand 2; 1-1 Bexley Girl 3. Also started: 8-9 Bedford, 13-13 Charteris Bay, 11-11 Kaitawa, 9-8 Lucky Love, 1-1 Mountain Flight (bracketed with Bexley Girl), 3-3 Chili Bean, 4-4 King Country, 14-14 Lady Amanda, 2-2 Ropata, 6-7 Royal Jewel 10-10 Ranfurly Lass, 12-12 Handicapper. Half a length; a neck. Times: 3.23 2-5; 3-23 3-5; 3.26. ( St. Helier’s Handicap, 3.24 class, 11 miles.—3-3 Rongomai (D. C. Watts) 1; 2-2 Gold Dredge 2; 1-1 Nervie’s Last 3. Also started: 1-1 King’s Guide (bracketed with Nervie’s Last), 4-4 Noble Prince, 5-5 Star Pronto, 6-6 Fernbrook Lass. Half a head; one length. Times: 3.16 3-5; 3.16 4-5; 3.15 1-5.

King’s Guide led out from Gold Dredge, Rongomai, Fernbrook Lass, and Nervie’s Last. Rongomai got through on the rails in the straight to win by half a head from Gold Dredge, with Nervie’s Last a length away, third. Fernbrook Lass was fourth.

NOTES FROM EPSOM.

FREMONT IMPRESSES

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AUCKLAND, December 28.

An effect of dividing the December Handicap field, at Epsom to-day, was that Cavan Chief and Fremont paid less than stakes to place investors, yet Kewpie’s Queen, winner of the second' division, paid double figures to win. Fremont was a very hot favourite, and although beaten, he proved that he is an exceptionally good horse by a great burst of speed down the back the last time, going up from last of the bunch to second in a little over a furlong. Cavan Chief has become solid, but Fremont is likely to

go further at the meeting. Successful Debut: J. T. Paul produced the six-year-old mare Within to win the Selby Handicap at her first appearance. She trotted without a mistake, and Biworthy, who covered a lot of extra ground, finished well for third. Willow Wave’s Cup: > Excepting that Bonny Azure was slow to strike her straps, the eight pacers in the Auckland Cup got away smartly. King’s Warrior set a strong pace for Tempest, Lucky Jack, Willow Wave, who on this occasion, began as well as any of the others, Bonny Azure, Lawn Derby, Roi I’Or, and Indianapolis. The order past the stands was the same, Tempest being three lengths ahead of Lucky Jack. The half-mile, was reached in 1-8, and a the mile, reached in 2.13, they were in Indian file, with one and a-hair lengths between each horse. Shortly afterwards, when turning into the straight, Lawn Derby broke, and thereafter he was out of the contest. With a round to go, King’s Warrior led Tempest, Willow Wave, and Lucky Jack, in close order, and the same lad intn the home run. with

quartette lea into me nume Bonny Azure, Roi I’Or, and Indianapolis in hopeless positions. King’s Warrior was soon under pressure from Willow Wave, who won very solidly by a neck, with Lucky Jack two lengths off, and Tempest another one and a-half lengths away, fourth. Then came Roi I’Or, Indianapolis, Bonny Azure, and Lawn Derby. Willow Wave paid just over double figures to win, and almost half as much for a place. He was well handled by O. E. Hooper, and, on the day, was really unbeatable. Eyre Lucky: J. T. Paul produced his second winner in Eyre, but she was very lucky to beat Roy Berry’s Young -Pointer by half a head, when the latter broke on the post, after a fast run'.round the field’ in the last quarter. Berry paraded three specially good ones in Fremont, lucky Jack, and Young Pointer, and he should have won two races. Royal Doulton, who was third, will be improved by the race.

Parrish Belle Returns: Public confidence in J. T. Paul’s ability to drive his third winner during the day, was not justified in the case of Te Kahu, the favourite for the Rowe Memorial Handicap. He was handy, fourth, with half a mile to gO, but began to flag soon afterwards. Parrish Belle, after being handy throughout, returned’ to the winning list after a long absence, winning easily from’ Bittersweet, who was fifth entering the last half mile, and finished well. Tan John was the pacemaker, and was still in front at the straight entrance, but weakened in the run home, and finished a poor fourth. Then came Te Kahu, Young Rodney, and Native Tree.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTS.

FIELDS FOR SATURDAY.

CHRISTCHURCH, December 28

Tho following acceptances have been received for tho first day l of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday:—■ Noon. Introductory Handicap. Unhoppled trotters. 3.42 class. One mile and a, half— Chudleigh, Gaynor, Survivor, scr., Harvest Dillon, Ohinemutu 12, Gay Crusader, Sphinx, Triangle 24, Axiom, Esther. Renegade 36, Gracie Fields, Native Huon 48, Prince Harvester 84. 12.40. Railway Handicap (in saddle), of 2.15 class. One mile. —Aircraft, Esplendor, Lone Derby, Repeal, Waipahi scr., Harlequin 12, Great Chenault 24. 1.25 p.m. Canterbury Handicap, 4.27 class. Two miles. —Village Guy scr., Bingen Palm 12, Cloudy Range, Evicus Gamble, Graham Direct, Pot Luck, War Buoy 24. 2.10. Lyttelton Handicap, 3.34 class. One mile and a, half. —Ace High, Allworthy, Bill Grattan, Cruiser, De la Paix, 'Dusky Sound, Great Divide, Intrigue,

Lightning Lady, Llewellyn’s Pet, Labcurman, Lottie Guy, Oversight, Sports Review, Waitaki Power scr., Hidden Charm, Ivy Peterson, Loyal Pat, Moaana Tama, Wynan 12, Icevus, Logan Palm, Golden Moness 24, Molly Direct 36. 2.50.

Stewards’ Handicap. Unhoppled trotters. 4.43 class. Two miles. — Aristotle, Lady Sonoma, Sister Mary scr., Kippagh, Meadow: King 12, Fifa 24, Ganton, Garner, Little Reta, Raclaim 36, Captain Bolt, Norman Fox 48, Flotsam 60, Great Admiral, Golden Eagle 72, Waikato Prince 108. 3.30. Islington Handicap, 4.34 class. Two miles. —Casanova, Peter Locanda, Play On 12, E-lvo, Frisco Lady, Southern Smile 24, Blair Athol 36, Sea Gift (T.) 48. 4.10. Templeton Handicap, 3.28 class. One mile and a half. —Credit Funds, Discord (T.), Donald Dhu, Doris Derby, Full Hand, Sage King, Silver Guy, Wee Wrack scr., Belle Grattan, Celebrity, Colonel Grattan, Ginger Jack, Racketeer, Shrewdie 12. - 4.55. Au Revoir Handicap, 2.45 class. One mile and a quarter.—Agile, Big Author Double Great, Gallant Knight, Gunfire, Parisienne, Raydus, Recess scr., Guy Junior, Llewellyn’s Pride, Plutus 12, Satin King 24. The above acceptances include penalties incurred at Westport and Ashburton.

GREYMOUTH T.C. REHANDICAPS DECLARED. For the first day of the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting on January 5, the following rehandicaps have been declared:— Guinness Handicap: Lombard 24 yards, Kingussie 36 yards, Ferry Post 36 yards. Express Handicap: Tommy Guy 48 yards. - Progressive Handicap: Doubt 24 yards, Casino 36 yards, Molly Direct 48 yards, Twenty Grand 48 yards. Dominion Handicap: Twenty Grand 12 yards. Summer Handicap: Tommy Guy 12 yards. Intermediate Handicap: Zincali 24 yards, Molly Direct 72 yards. Dash Handicap: Casino 12 yards, Doubt 24 yards. Acceptamces for the first day will close at 9 o’clock to-night.