TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 May 1938, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

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MEETINGS TO COME. May 5, 7 — Egmont. May 7.— Amberley. May 7—Franklin. May 7, 9.—Nelson. May 12,14.— Wanganui. May 14— Ashburton. May 14. —Southland. May 14, 16. —Marlborough. May 21.— Manawatu. May 21,23.—Waikato. REEFTON RACES. monipere wins handicap. The Reefton JoTw Clnl, «lnM it's Autumn race-meeting on the on race course on Saturday afternoon, n bowery weather. There was a good attendance, and speculation was brisk the machine handling £5.6 •> 10/-, as against £4581 at the Au umn meeting (on a Saturday) last year, an meeune, tv , h investincrease of u»/ • a ments for the two days totalled £8.742 10 The track was soft, and cut up during the afternoon, with the result that Hmes were slow. Not one favourite X during the day. and there were several more than useful dividends. The racing was highly interesting,, ant there were a number of good A feature of the day was the double success of Clubman, who won irnpressivelv on both occasions, and letui ed good dividends. This horse has always been a great track has not. always reproduced his t ack form in races. His double on Satindav. completed three wins for the Nightmarch gelding on the circuit. Monipere also completed three, wins m principal events on the circuit, when he Avon the Lewis Pass Handicap, with ridiculous ease. His performance was in striking contrast to his lifeless galloping on the first day, when he never looked a likely winner. However, on the first day, he slipped and nearly came down at an early stage of the race, and this apparently knocked the dash out of him. The meeting was splendidly conducted by the officials of the club, and the Inangahua Silver Band rendered a programme of music during the afternoon.

Successful jockeys for the day were: J McCaulev (two winners), L. J. Ellis, G. Humphries, A. Messervey. and J. W. Jennings (one each).

JOCKEY SUSPENDED. After the final event, the Farewell Handicap. T. W. Butler, owner of Windward, entered a protest against the winner. Clubman, claiming that Clubman jammed his horse in the straight, and also that Clubman's rider, J. McCauley struck Windward with his whip. The latter protest was dismissed. and McCauley was suspended for a month for interference, but. it was decided that the judge's placing be not altered. The evidence of the riders concerned' in the finish indicated that though there was interference caused by Clubman cutting across the field, there would not have been any different result. Contract and Windward fared worst in the mix-up. As there was no electric light on the course, inquiry was conducted in candlelight, while the pay-outs had to be made in similar circumstances. The inquiry did not conclude until 6.40 p.m., but dividends were paid out soon after G p.m. Remaining results were: — SECOND HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP 7 furlongs: — G CLUBMAN, H. D. teaman's br.g. syrs, 8.7 (J. McCauley) .. .. 1 8 HUNTING BAG, C. J. James's br.g.. aged, 8.4, (G. Watson) .. 2 2 POLISTINA, J. Stewart’s, b.m., Gyrs, 8.1 (A. Messervy) .. .. 3 Also started: 1 The Masquerader 10.4 (A. E. Ellis), 4 Acceptable 9.4 (J. W. Jennings), 5 Owlsgleam. 8.0 (G. Humphries), 7 The Sandwichman 8.0 (W. L. Johnston), 3 Patuma 8.0 (L. J. Ellis). Won by a head; four lengths. Acceptable was fourth. Time 1.34. When the field settled down going into the back. Acceptable was the leader from Hunting Bag, Owlsgleam. Polistina. The Masquerader, Clubman, The Sandwichman, with Patuma who was last to leave tailed off. Acceptable, and The Masquerader were first into the straight from Hunting Bag, Clubman, Owlsgleam, and PoliUna’ Clubman came through on the rails and just got up to beat HuntingBag by a head, with Polistina four lengths away, ahead of Acceptable. The Masquerader, after going on the outside all the way, failed to come on in the straight. Tote £5601.

BROADWAY TROT (harness). 3.5 class, 1J miles: — 3 ATARAU QUEEN, J. Marshall’s eh m., 5 vrs, 36yds (F. G. Lynch) 1 1 KAY FRANCIS, C. H. Withell’s h.m., 4yrs, scr., (A. Cranston) 1 2 5 PEGGY PETROVA, J. Guy’s, h.m. 4yrs. scr. (G. Withers) .. .. •> r 'Also started: S John Worthy scr. (F, Scott), 'I Super Jack. scr. (13. C. i Kidd). 2 Four Square 24yds (11. McNeill), 6 Tonioro 36yds (A. Pardon), 7 Tarn 48yds (A. Fairbairn). Won by two lengths; three lengths. John Worthy, was fourth. Times 2.59, 3.2 1-5, 3.3. The second favourite, Four Square, broke up at the start, and Super Jack broke badly before they had gone two furlongs. John Worthy was the early leader, and. into the back led Kay Francis, Tonioro, Peggy Petrova, and Atarau Queen. Kay Francis and Atarau Queen, both moved up fast across the top, and Kay Francis was first to turn for home from John Worthy, with. Atarau Queen coming fast next, and then Peggy Petrova. Atarau Queen had too much pace in the straight, and won easily by two lengths from Kay Francis, who was three lengths ahead of Peggy Petrova. John Worthy tired into fourth place, and then came Four Square, who lost fully one hundred yards at the start. Tonioro broke up when making a forward move in third place approaching the straight. Tote £678. LEWIS PASS HANDICAP, u miles: 3 MONIPERE, W. Stewart’s blk.g., 7yrs, 8.6 (J. W. Jennings)' .. 1 1 SILVER RING, A. H. Walton’s ch.g., aged 10.6 (A. E. Ellis) .. 2 2 MUNGATOON, W. Hosking’s, b.g., aged 8.13 (L. J. Ellis) .. 3 Also started: 4 Roy Bun 7.11 car.

7.8 (M. Caddy). Won by six lengths; three lengths. Time 2.14 4-5. Monipere, who failed on the first day, \yhen he slipped badly on a corner after going half a. mile, was allowed to go out third favourite in the Lewis ’Pass Handicap, and he romped home by six lengths. Roy! Bun was tho early leader from Monipere, Mungatoon and Silver Ring. A furlong and a. half from home, Monipere Went to the front and Silver Ring moved up. Monipere led into the straight four lengths ahead of Silver Ring, and earn'd home an easy winner by six lengths from. Silver Ring, who went, a solid, race tinder his big impost. Mungatoon was three lengths away third. Roy Bun tired after making the pace,- ami he was not at. home in the going. Tote £691. The Lewis Pass Handicap Trophy, a Cup donated by Westland Breweries, was presented to Mi* W. Stewart, owner of tho winner, by Mr J. O’Donnell, who congratulated all connected with the success of tho horse. .1. W. Jennings (rider of the winner) was presented with a pair of riding boots, and the trainer. C. J. Walsh, with a stop-watch. i

CRONADUN HANDICAP. 7 furlongs: 2 GLENACRE, W. Hosking's hr.g.. fivrs, 7.10 (car. 7.12) (L. .1. EUisJ 1 1 POTENT, Jas. Johnston’s ch.g. Gvrs. 8.11 (J. W. Jennings) .. 2 3 METAL BIRD. C. L. Kettle's b.g. aged. 8.1 (G. Humphries) .. 3 Also started: 4 Gold Boy 7.4 (car. 7.6 (A. Mbsservy). Won by a neck: three lengths. Time 1.21. Potent, a hot favourite, was first out and piloted Metal Bird. Glenacre and Gold Boy in that, order to the straight. Potent was closely attended bv Metal Bird, with Glenacre close up, and Gold Boy still last. Glenacre canto on in the straight, and catching Potent 40 yards from home, Avon nicely by a neck, Avith Metal Bird three lengths away, third. Tote £624. INANGAHUA HACK HANDICAP. 61 furlongs: — 2 LADY MTDDLEHAM, A. Cameron’s b.f„ 2yrs 8.2 (G. Humphries) 1 1 GREAT MEMORY, R. A. Lees's b.f., 3yrs, 9.6 (L. J. Ellis)-.. .. 2 4 .THE SANDWICHMAN, D. Willlers's b.g., aged 8.7 (.1. McCauley) Also started: 3 Bonnie Agnes 8.5 (A. Messcrvy), 5 Queen. Linda. 7.10 car. 7.9 (G. Watson). Won by two lengths: same. Time 1.25 4-5. Another hoi. favourite, Great Memory Avas beaten into second place in the Inangahua. Hack, after making a fine run over tho last furlong and a half. Lady Middleham was first out from tho Sandwichman and Queen Lihda. with Great Memory last to find her feet. Queen Linda raced' to the front, after the first furlong, and led along the back from Lady Middleham, Bonnie Agnes, The Sandwichman, and Great Memory, who was several lengths back. Lady Middleham moved up across the top, and led into the straight from Queen Linda, with a break to The Sandwichcman and Great Memory. Lady Middleham came home a comfortable winner by two lengths from Great Memory, who put in some great Avork in the straight, but found the break she gave them early too much to surmount. The Sandwichman battled on in third place two lengths away, with Queen Linda fourth, ahead of Bonnie Agnes. Tote £7451.

WAIUTA TROT (harnes), 3.29 class, 11 miles: — 7 RED GLOW. F. Scott's ch.g. 4yrs, scr. (Owner) 1 1 JAMBO, L. Frost's, br.g., 4yrs, 24yds (IT. Frost) 2 .3 LADY ANN, F. G. Lynch's, b.m.. Gyrs, 36yds (Owner) .. .. ■' Also started: 4 Amywyn scr (J. Purdon), 6 Atarau Queen 24yds inc. 24yds pen. (W. R. L. Pascoe), 5 Four Square scr. (H. McNeill), 9 Super Jack scr. (B. C. Kidd), 8 Tagua scr., (A. Fairbairn), 10 Tonioro scr. (G. Forster), 11 Tarn 12yds (C. Bennett), 2 Big Nelson 72yds (D. Withers). Won by half a length; three lengths. Four Square was fourth. Times: 2.37, 2.35 1-5. 3.34 2-5. Jambo took the lead early in the Waiuta. Trot, and along the back the last time was attended by Four Square, Tonioro, Amywyn, Lady Ann and Rod Glow. Jambo led' into the straight from Four Square, Lady Ann and Red Glow, and in a. good race up the straight, Red Glow got up to beat the favourite Jambo, by half a length. Lady Ann was third three lengths away, Four Square fourth, and then Rig Nelson, and Amywyn. Tote £824.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, seven furlongs:— 5 CLUBMAN, IT. D. Leaman’s br.g. syrs, 8.2 inc. Sihs pen. (J. McCauley) 1 3 SILVER LARK, B. IT. Winchester’s br.m., aged 8.0 (L. J. Ellis) 2 4 CONTRACT, E. C. Kaier’s, ch.g., Gyrs. 7.10. ear. 7.7 (M. Caddy) 3 Also started: 2 The Masquerade.!’ 9.3 (A. E. Ellis), 1 Windward 8.7 car. 8.0 (W. L. Johnston). Won by a length, a head. Windward was fourth. Timo 1.34 4-5. After The Masquerader had led for a furlong, Windward went to the front, and along the back led Contract, Silver Lark, Clubman and The Masquerader in that order. Windward' led into the straight, closely attended by Contract and Silver Lark, with Clubman also coming into the picture, and in a. great tussle, Clubman got. up to win by a length from Silver Lark, who had the run of it,he ‘.race on the rails throughout, with heads separating the other three, and The Masquerader several lengths away. Tote £B9O.

RANNEVIRKE MEETING. SLIPPERY WINS AGAIN. PALMERSTON N., April 30. The Dannevirke Racing Club’s annual meeting was concluded at Woodville to-day, when • the attendance showed a large increase on the first day. The weather remained cold and’ blustery, with rain threatening. The totalisator put through £9382/10/-, against £10,529 last year, a decrease of £1146/10/-. The total for the meeting was £16,582, a decrease of £3319

on last, year’s total of £19,901. Results: — .. Tipapakuku Steeplechase, one mile and a-half.—3 Southern Blood 9-10, 1; 4 Given 2; 1 Count Wilolnyx 3. Also started; 7 Padnos, 5 Tiger Bill, .6 Power Chief, 2 Red Sun. Won by a head; six lengths. Time: 4.16. Tiratu Maiden Plate, weight 8-5. 6 furlongs.—6 Golden Enterpiise (Broughton) 1; 5 Shining Hours 2; 3 Tom Tom 3. Also started: 7 The Treble, 9 Sporting Luck, 10 Sir Rabbi. 8 Dame Flora, 1 Brilliant Acre, 4 Rolling Home, 2 Red Cockade. Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time: 1-20 1-5. Hartgill Handicap, one mile and a distance.---5 Slippery 7.9 (Atkins) 1; 1 Passion Fruit. 2; 4 Old Surrey 3. Also started: 7 Aiwai, 2 Conveyor, 6 Mister Quex, 3 Sergia. Won by half a length; two lengths. Time: 2.3. Weber Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs—3 Royal Pageant 7.13 (Broughton) 1; I Footloose 2; 6 Lady Melfort. 3. Also started: 4 White Lady, 2 Brazil. 8 Golden Melody. 5 Valiant Lady, 7 Richelieu Pearl. Won by tAvo lengths and a-half; a. length. Time: 1.5 1-5.

Totaranui Handicap, 7 furlongs.—l OkaAva 7-13 (Goulsbro) 1; 9 Lustral 2; 8 Gai Wind 3. Also started: 5 Gay Hunting, 2 Lady Montana, 3 Thala, 10 Hias. 4 Hunting Mint, 6 Reay Bridge, Il Haile Selassie, 7 Noisy Night, 13 Laggard, 12 Dr. Defoe. Won by half a length; a. length. Time: 1.33. Glengarry Handicap, 6 furlongs.— 6 Joe Louis 7.10 (Broughton) I: 2 Mea Mea 2; 3 Happy Landing 3. Also started: 8 RoAvana, 10 Ma Cherie, 7 Sporting Gilt, 9 Ilion; 5 Jacynth, 1 Bold Step 4 Son and Heir. Won by a nose; a length and a-half. Time: 1.19. Kaitoko Handicap, one mile and a distance. —6 Master Hector 7-0 (Leach) 1; 2 Lord Quick 2; 7 Walter! 3. Also started: 9 Skyitil, I Sardius, 1 Naughty Marietta, 5 Mahutai, 3 Ctaki, S Alahita. Won by three-quar-ters of a length; a neck. Time: 2--J-Trotting MEETINGS TO COME. May 7.—Oamaru. May 12, 14.—Forbury. Ma y 13 .—Ma ribo ro u gh. Maj- 14. —Waikato. May 28. —Canterbury Park. May 28—Cambridge. June 4, 6,—Wanganui. June 6. 8. —Auckland. . AUCKLAND TROTS. STAR PRONTO WINS. AUCKLAND, April .'lO. The Auckland Trotting Club held its Autumn meeting to-day in fine Aveather. There was a. large attendance. The track Avas heavy, but improved as the day advanced. 'Die lotalisator handled .C compared with £30,592 last year, an increase of £3,399/10/-. •

Following the running of. the Whitford Handicap, the judicial committee decided to alter the placings, Stalky being placed first, Braemar second, and the first horse. Pirate’s Last, third. Results: — Innovation Handicap, 2.49 class, one mile and a-half. —1-1 Canadian scr (C. Morrison) 1; 5-5 Lady Bunker 2; 6-6 Braemar 3. Also started: 1-1 Great Surprise bracketed with winner; 1215 Baby Bingen. 7-9 Barney Bingen, 9-11 Dick Redmond. 14-13 Elliotvalc, 15-16 Etta Girl, 4-4 Heather Glow. 9-10 Lady Musk, 8-7 Leeleeta. 1.8-18 Master Teddy, 17-17 Nelson Carbine, 2-2 Riptide. 12-14 Tan worthy, 3-3 Worthy Lu. 16-12 Win Muon, 11-S Pirate's Last. Won by two lengths; a length. Times: 3.45 3-5; 3.40 3-5; 3.41. Devonport Handicap, 2.5 class, one mile, and a-quarter.—First Division: 2- Elsie Hamlyn (G. T. Mitchell) 1: 1-1 Lady Potts 2; 3-2 John's Last 3. Also started: 7-7 Agnes Bingen, 12-12 Blue Crest, 13-11 Bronze King. 4-G Harlow, 6-5 Neon Oro. 9-9 Scottish Bard, 11-14 Silver Bullet, 15-15 Sunny Parrish, 5-3 Top Hand. 10-10 Winhisway, 8-8 Worthy Quest. 11-13 Dainty Lady. Won by a neck; two and a-half lengths. Second Division:—2-1 Forest Jewel (S. M. August) 1; 3-4 Wall Street. 2: 10-11 Tommy McElwyn 3. Also started: 1-2 Axminster, 7-3 Bonnie Pointer, 12-13 Concliff Maid, 9-8 Frank Rolfe, 4-G Jewel Crest, 14-14 Kia Kaha, 6-9 Militia. 15-15 Parrish Girl, 13-12 Red Spinner, 11-5 Sequoia, 5-10 Stargum. 8-7 Trauan. Won by three lengths; two lengths. Times: 2.51; 2-53 3-5; 2.54 3-5. Fergusson Handicap. 3.23 class, one mile and a-half—2-4 Star Pronto scr (B. Dyer) 1; 1-1 Nawton Parrish 2: 3- Gold Dredge 3. Also started: S-S Noble Prince, 5-5 Fernbrook Lass, 7-7 Prince Pedro, 6-G Willie Derby, 4-3 Kcwpic.’s Triumph. Won by one and a-quarter lengths; a, head. Times: 3.28; 3.28 3-5; 3.25 4-5. Franklin Handicap. 3.38 class, one mile and a-half. —2-1 Isabella Pointer scr (J. G. Robertson) 1; 3-3 Kete Kura 2; 4-4 Vanora 3. Also started: 12-12 Dainty Lady, 1-2 Equipoise, 5-5 Kewpici’s Queen, 11-10 King’s Knight. G-7 Roman Chief, 10-11 Atarau King, 9-8 Bedford, 8-9 Petite Jewel, 7-G Cavan Chief. Won by a neck; two lengths. Times: 3.30 3-5; 3.30 4-5; 3.29.

Whitford Handicap. 3.46 class, one mile and a-half. —6-6 Stalky 48 (T. Roe) 1; 4-3 Braemar 2; 2-1 Pirate’s Last 3. Also_started: 8-9 Baby Bingen, 3-3 Corona - Bell, 7-7 Win Huon, 1-4 Within, 4-4 Bingen Sun, 8 Ando Patch. Won by a head: same. Times: 3.36 3-5; 3.37 4-5; 3.35 2-5. Henderson Handicap. 3.27 class, one mile and a-half.—7-8 Proletarian scr (J. R. Morrison) 1; 2-2 Argolis 2: 1-1 Our War 3. Also started: 3-3 Gay Sister, 9-11 Guid Hairst, 6-7 Kcwpie’s Crest, 5-4 Munga Tangi, 11-10 Musketoon, 4-5 Valor, 8-6 Winaway, 10-9 Noble Prince. Won by three lengths: three-quarters of a length. Times: 3.25; 3.26 2-5; 3.24 4-5. Papataoetoe Handicap, 3.33 class, and a-hali. —1-3 Cavan Chief scr. (A. W. Broughtcu) 1; 7-8 Transwell 2; 2-2 Bronze Queen 3. Also started: 10-13 Derby Lu, 5-9 Lady Amanda. 15-15 Laminate, 13-12 Petite Jewel, coupled with Frank Best, 3-1 True Trust, 8-10 Cherrill, 9-7 Our Summer, 4-4 Young Pointer, 14-14 Handicapper, 12-6 Lucky Dove, 6-5 Wah, 16-16 Levity, 11-11 Sir Frank. Won by half a length; same. Times: 3.29: 3.29 1-5; 3.28 2-5.

NOTES ON THE TROTTING CANADIAN’S VICTORY. [special to “star.”] AUCKLAND, April 30. The recent Hawke’s Bay purchase, Canadian, won the Innovation Handicap at Epsom well from the two 72yard markers, Lady Bunker and Braemar. The last-named two quickly made up their handicaps, and made

the pace over the hist circuit, Canadian joining them on terms al iTie approach to the straight. Braemar tangled, bin. held third place easily enough from Pirate's Last, with Heather Glow, who got a big break on the field after a quarter, in fifth place. Favourite Beaten: Elsie Hamlyn and Lady Potts had control of the situation over the second half of the first division of the Devonport Handicap, the former just beating Lady Potts, a good favourite. John’s Last, and Bronze King, who attended them down the back the last time, retained their positions, and were followed’ by Winhisway and ?*tnny Parrish, but the first two wore definitely superior. Won Decisively:

Throughout the Fcrgusson Handicap. Nawton Parrish atid Star Pronto wore till 1 pace-makers, but the speed was not really on until the lust six furlongs. Nawton Parrish was driven confidently in front, hut crossing the top the last time. Star Pronto drew level and although the other was a length ahead again as they straightened up, Star Pronto won decisively. For the last round, (he field ran in close order, even Noble Prince, who ran off the course at the start, beingtucked in behind the field. Gold Dredge being fourth on the rail alongside Kewpie's Triumph. The lastnamed was in third place early from 36 yards behind, but he failed at the end. Gold Dredge came fast to be third, half a length in front of Willie Derby, Fernbrook Lass, and Kcwpie’s TTiumph.

Equipoise Unlucky: Isabella Pointer was driven out to win the Franklin Handicap from Keto Kura, but the unlucky runner was Equipoise, the win favourite, who did not strike his straps at the start and was last out of the straight. He gradually made up ground to be fourth, and he. will win soon. Kete Kura, the second horse, came home very well to heat Vanora, who ran into second berth behind Isabella Pointer early in the later stage of the race. Cavan Chief made a bold move forward half a mile from home, but he could only fill fifth berth, Bedford and Petite Jewel being- next. Two Protests: Pirate’s Last took over the running from Braemar entering the back the

last time in the Whitford Handicap. Stalky and Within lying handy. They entered the straight in the same order, but about 100 yards from the finish, Pirate’s Last broke and passed the. post galloping with heads between him, Stalky and Braemar. The stipendiary steward instituted an inquire. tl'ie result being that the winner was placed third, the race being awarded to Stalky, the dividends being paid accordingly. However, the connections of Braemar entered a further protest against (Stalky’s allegedly being trained by an unlicensed trainer. the inquiry being held after the last, event, and adjourned. The winner paid over a score. Another Surprise:

Another surprise was in store when Proletarian won the Henderson Handicap from Argolis and Our War, the favourite pair, nt the easiest fashion. 'J'he winner look charge leaving the straight ami remained in front. Our War"got into third place only by a head from Kewpie’s Crest. Valdor and Musketeer were in the light in the middle stages, but they had no chance with the placed division. Noble Prince, racing in a closed bridle, again went away badly and was never dangerous. Meritorious Win: Cavan Chief led practically all the wav in the Papatoetoe Handicap, True Trust attending him and still threatening danger at the distance, but he was relegated to fourth place at the end, Transwell and Bronze Queen outstaying* him. The winner was giving aawy time, but he won very meritoriously. Petite Jewel headed the remainder.

ROI L’OR’S RETIREMENT. The Rey de Oro—-Gold Queen gelding, Roi I’Or, hero of many notable battles on the trotting track, will make this last appearance with the colours (up on Wednesday at Addington, and for the rest of his days he will enjoy the run of Mr. P. Brown’s''property in I South Canterbury. He will be turned out in a good paddock during the summer and stabled in the winter months —the just reward for a horse that has performed so honestly. Roi I’Or did not start racing until he was four ; years old and at no stage of his career i has he been over-raced. He has not

won the New Zealand Cup, although he made several valiant attempts, but the Free for All, the Dunedin Cup, Auckland Cup. and the New Zealand Gold Cup at Wellington have all gone to the credit of his owner, Mr. P. Brown. When the inter-Dominion championship was held at Perth several years ago Roi I’Or was the only New Zealand horse accepted for, but he suffered an injury at Melbourne and got no further than Adelaide, where he remained until properly recovered. Although Roi I’Or won many races he was several times just beaten after puttingup sensation performances. With Harold Logan he holds the mile and a quarter record of 2,36 2-5, and for two miles he has registered better than 4.16 more times than any other horse ever raced in the Dominion.

Mr. Brown is quite satisfied that Roi I’Or does not now possess the brilliance that characterised his racing some years ago and he does not think it fair to ask him to undergo once again the long arduous training necessary to fit him for public racing. Roi I’Or has been a great racehorse and an ornament to the race-track. STABLE HANDS’ UNION CHRISTCHURCH, May 2. Stable hands in racing and trotting stables in Canterbury have formed a. Union which has been registered as the Canterbury Racing and Trotting Stable Hands’ Industrial Union. This is the first Union of its kind formed in New Zealand, but it is expected that workers in other centres will follow the lead given by Canterbury. Better wages and improved living, conditions are two of the main aims of the Union. It is stated no exorbitant demands will be made, and it is also considered likely that an agreement will be reached without much trouble.