TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 February 1940, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

MEETINGS TO COME. February 16, 17—Winton. February 17—Tolaga Bay. February 17—Opunake. February 17, 19—Waikato. February 22, 24—Dunedin. February 24—Waiapu. February 24, 26—Westland. ■ February 24, 26—Te Aroha. February 24, 26—Woodville. RICCARTON NOTES. STRONG TEAM FOR WINGATUI. [PEB PBESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, February 9. Matters have been very quiet at Riccarton since the Midsummer meeting, but should liven up again this week, as several horses from headquarters are booked to race at the Dunedin Cup meeting. These will include Defaulter, who will be making his first appearance since his return from Sydney in the early Spring. It was thought he may have been nominated for the Dunedin Cup, but he is in one race only, the weight-for-age Hazlett Gold Cup. He has got through a lot of smart work of late, and by the manner in which he galloped six furlongs with Capricious after the last rac ( e at the midsummer fixture, there does not seem anything amiss with him. He should have an easy task at Wingatui, as none of his opponents would appear to be capable of beating him over a mile at weight-for-age. It was unfortunate for the Dunedin Jockey Club that Royal Chief was not nominated for the meeting. If his trip to Australia at the end of this month had not heen decided upon, he would have been nominated for both the Dunedin and Hazlett Cups, and his clash with Defaulter would have made a big difference to the meeting. It would have been still possible for him to go down if the meeting had not been put forward a fortnight. As it is now it would not have been reasonable to race him there, and ship to Sydney a few days later. Royal Chief has done exceptionally well since the Wellington meeting, and should earn further distinction in Australia. His trainer, F. D. Jones, would like to

have taken a mate for him on the

journey, but there is nothing in his \ stable eligible for such a trip. There is a possibility, however, that Moorsotis may again accompany the Chief Ruler horse, on this occasion in. the interests of his new owner. Moorsotis, on the other hand, has been nominated for the Waikato meeting, and Jones is now awaiting instructions as to what to do with the gelding.

Disdain: Disdain has not been asked to do any fast work since joining Jones’s stable, and present intentions are to experiment in racing her without the . record breaking sprints which she recorded before many of the North Island meetings at which she raced. She is in solid condition just now, and it will be interesting to see how r she shapes at Dunedin. She is to contest the open sprint on the first day, and should she perform satisfactorily. she may be pitted against Defaulter in the Hazlett Cup. She narrowly missed winning over a mile at the New Zealand Cup meeting, and with the change of training tactics, she may do better over a journey. There is no doubt about this filly’s speed, and at her best she might easily cause Defaulter some trouble to overhaul her. Disdain will be ridden on the first day by L. J. Ellis, if that rider decides to return south after riding at Waikato. Ellis has booked to go back north for the Te Aroha meeting, and so will be able to have one day only at Wingatui. 1 His brother, A. E. Ellis, has thus been engaged to ride Defaulter. Retrogression has been purchased by Mr. D. McFarlane from the Clifford Estate, and is now one of Mrs. J. Campbell’s team. This colt, who is by Magnus from Retrospect, dam of Recollection, is to represent his new owner in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes, in which he will be opposed by his former stable mate Shikari, and also by Doria and Gold Flight. On his success in the Lyttelton Plate, he would have made matters interesting for both Doria and Gold Flight in the Middle Park Plate, and his meeting with this pair will be one of the highlights of the first day’s programme. Willie Win did not suffer any illeffects for his meritorious win in the Midsummer Handicap, and is likely to be one of the favourites for the Dunedin Cup. He will be again ridden by L. J. Ellis. Willie Win is engaged in both the 'Jockey Club Handicap and the Hazlett Cup on the second day, but it is not likely he will be asked to tackle Defaulter. Coast Circuit: Riccarton stables will be giving their usual strong support to the West Coast Easter circuit, and a fairly big team is booked to assist at the Westland fixture this month. These include Miss Ta'sta, Improvident, Sir Frederick, In' the Dark, Philibun, Jedforest, Jocanta, Royal Rank, Lord Warden gelding, Gay Parade, Passenger, Cape Gabo, Maroha, Wine Card, The Wrecker, Lady Middleham, Studley Royal, Aggravate, Gay Rebel. Rebel Chief, Muriet, Metric, Shangri La, Lady' Magellan, Kniglit Commander and Doriadea. Entail has proved to be an expensive purchase for C. McCarthy, who purchased him privately at Trentham last month. The gelding has been a sufferer from leg trouble for some time, and although he appeared to be sound when submitted under the hammer at Trentham, he has been lame off and on siiice', and McCarthy has had to put him aside. Dictate was left at Trentham - after last month’s meeting owing to some inward trouble which developed after his race on the second day, and he can be counted out of Autumn racing. , G. Ridgway is gradually getting a useful team together. His latest addition is Flashlight, who races in the same interests as Streamline, who is being put into shape by Ridgway. As Ridgway also has Sky Pilot in his charge, he thus has three.of the best steeplechasers in the province, and if he can get the trio well enough to carry on during the Winter, he should enjoy a most successful innings. With

Night Dress, Coucertpitch and some promising young horses also in the stable, ’ Ridgway certainly starts off his career with a team that does hot often fall' to the lot of a young trainer.

The Canterbury Jockey Club last week donated £250 to the Canterbury Patriotic Fund? The Club also decided to give the same stakes as last year at the Easter meeting. GORE RACES ■ BOAFORM WINS SPRINT - GORE, February 10. 1 The Gore Racing Club’s 1 Summer meeting was opened in fine weather. The track was heavy. There was a large crowd, creating a gate increase. The- totalisafor handled £12,788, against £10,578 last year, an increase of £2,210. Results: —

Highweight Handicap, eight furlongs and a-half: 8-7 Silkwood 9.9 (Hamill) 1; 2-2 Merry Simon 2; 1-1 Royal Style 3. Also started: 5-8 Garonne, 6-6 Ocean Singer, 7-5 Gusterina, 4-4 Black Bard, 3-3 Craiglea. A neck; two lengths. Time 1.54.

Longford Hack Handicap, six furlongs: 2-1 King’s Chorus, 8.4 (W. Ellis) 1; 6-5 Pink Bond 2; 1-2 Counter Lunch 3. Also started: 3-3 Heidelberg, 7-7 New Note, 4-6 Prince Ruenalf, 5-4 Remembo, 8-8 • Aravane. A length; neck: Prince Ruenalf was fourth. Time 1.17.

Electric Trot, 3.43 class, one mile and a-half: 6-5 Kentucky Sun scr (McLellan) 1; 1-1 Icilma 2; 2-2 Bondsman 3. Also started: 6-6 Blue Spot, 2- Aidus bracketed with Bondsman, 3- Cathay, 12-12 Polling Day and Temple Bar bracketed, 9-9 Happy Erin and Jungle Princess bracketed, 4-3 Indian Wrack and Samara bracketed, 10-10 Lorene Vai, 8-8 Prince Echo, 10-11 Rapid Course, 5-7 Rey Chimes, 14-14 Sister Joan, 13-13 Woolwich, 15-15 Young Dewey. A length; five lengths. Blue Spot was fourth. Times: 3.31, 3.32 2-5, 3.32 3-5.

Racing Club Handicap, one mile and a-quarter: 6-6 Sparkle 7.3 (Strathern) and 3-3 Peony Rose (Clutterbuck) dead heat) 1; 5-4 Mona’s Song 3. Also started: 1-1 Norseman, 4-5 SailingLady, 2-2 Nightwings, 8-8 Chirp, 7-7 Valantua. Dead-heat; third horse six lengths away. Valantua was fourth. Time 2.9.

Novice Handicap, six furlongs: 1-1 Southern Sail 9.0 (Dooley) 1; 2-2 Royal Money 2; 3-3 My Song 3. Also started: 5-6 Dolita, 6-4 Ackemma, 8-9 Eire’s Ruin, 8-7 Ferry Singer, 7-8 Lingernot, 9-5 Palomar. Three lengths; four lengths. Ackemma was fourth. Time 1.15 2-5.

Croydon Handicap, six furlongs: 2-1 Boaform 7,8 car. 7.2 (Clutterbuck) 1; 1-2 Waitoru 2; -5-5 Wild Career 3. Also started: 7-9 Phalanx, 3-4 Bay Duke, 8- Fidelis, 4-3 Rodeur, 6-6 Miltiades, 9- Aspire. • A head; four lengths. Phalanx was fourth. Time, 1.14 2-5. Progressive Trot, 3.39 class, one mile and a-half: 5-3 Bankstock scr (Mitchell) 1; 12-10 Night Nurse 2; 12-S Pontoon 3. Also started: 1-2 Diosma, 9-S Sumara, 3-5 Crown Peak, 4-4 Dunalister, 9-6 Erinack, 10-11 Loyal Emblem, 6-7 Overproof, 8-13 Tracy Lass, 2-1 Yon Yan, 14-14 Parrish Chimes, 11-12 Great Harold, 15-15 Sinbad. Two lengths; four lengths. Dunalister was fourth. Times: 3.29 4-5, 3.30 1-5, 3.29 3-5. Summer Hack Handicap, one mile: 7-6 Blissful Lady 7.7 (Barclay) 1; 2-2 Islay Downs 2; 5-4 Vanity Queen 3. Also started: 4-5 Ortyx. 3-3 Night Pal, 6-8 Garonne, 8-7 Exult, 1-1 Cherokee. A head; five lengths. Ortyx was fourth. Time 1.42.

. NOTES ON THE RACING,

DEAD HEAT IN HANDICAP

INVERCARGILL, February 10

There was a great finish in the Racing * Club Handicap, the chief event at the opening of the Gore meeting to-day, when a dead-heat was declared between Peony Rose and Sparkle. Peony Rose tried to win all the way, and racing down the back she was five lengths clear of Sparkle, with a similar gay to Mona’s Song and Nightwings. Sparkle raced up to Peony Rose running to the straight, and inside the distance she headed Peony Rose. The latter came on again and got up in the- last stride to make a . dead-heat of it. Peony Rose appeared -definitely unlucky. Sparkle, who had failed badly at Tapanui, ran a greatly improved race. Mona’s Song was third all the way and did not look like improving her position. Valahtua was a moderate fourth ahead of Nightwings and Sailing Lady. Nightwings was well enough placed, but like Noresman, could make little impression on the leaders. Chirp was a bad last. -

The Sprint: There was another good finish in the Croydon Handicap, when Boaform got up in the last few yards to beat Waitoru. Boaform was always -well placed, and after Waitoru had headed Bay Duke into the straight, Boaform put in an appearance. Waitoru was well clear at the distance, and looked a good winner 100 yards from the post when Boaform challenged out the outer. This was Boaform’s first win in open company, and it was an impressive effort. Waitoru showed a return to his best, while Wild Career was finishing on in third' place. Bay Duke stopped at the straight entrance and Rodeur could not handle the conditions.

Narrow Win:

Islay Downs tried. to win the Summer Handicap all the way, but Blissful Lady outstayed her in the fun home. The pair were three lengths clear of. Ortyx and Cherokee at the fop of the straight, and in a great race home Blissful Lady stayed on to beat Islay Downs by a head. Vanity Queen was finishing on five: lengths away third. Ortyx ran a great race under her big weight to be fourth. The favourite 1 , Cherokee, was always well back, and was a moderate fifth.

A Big Dividend: Silkwobd/ the outsider of the field in the Gore High-weight Handicap, camo ■vVith a late run in the straight to beat- Merry Simon by a head, arid returned a win dividend of almtost half a century. . ' '•

Always in Front: Southern Sail was confidently backed' for the Novice Handicap,’ and never' in danger of defeat. She was the smartest to jump out, and although Royal Money went with her all the way, she always- had his measure in the run home.

' EGMONT CONCLUDES '

.HEAD-HEAT IN STAKES.

HAWERA, February 10.

The second day of'the Egmont Racing Club’s meeting was held in wet weather. The going was soft, and there was a fair attendance. The totalisatdr handled £19,384 10/-, compared with £22,732 10/- last year. Results: — Okaiawa Hurdles, one mile and a, half.—-2/2 Student Prince, 10.5, 1; 4/4 First Chapter, 2; 3/3 Race Boy, 3. Also started: 5/5 Red Sun, 1/1 Lady Jim, 6/5 Bay Dawn. Four lengths; a length. Time 2.58 l-ssec.. Waimate Handicap, six furlongs.-— 1/1 Saxon Tor, 7.6, 1; 6/6 Lickem, 2; 7/7 Fiancee, 3. Also started: 2/2 Ecstatic, 4/4 Alunga, 5/5 Solaria, 3/3 Screen Star. A neck; three lengths. Time, 1.18 3-5. Meremere Hack Handicap, apprentice riders. Seven fuHOiigs.—6/6 Silver Gift,’ 8.0 1; 3/4 Ripple, 2; 4/3 Young Charles, 3. Also;Started: 2/2 Kilometre; T/l Chief Lord, 5/5 Roy.al Sign?'7/7 Filbert. A nose: same. Time, 1.36 4-5. Tonks Stakes, nine furlongs—2/2 Homily, 8.6 and 10/10 Tahurangi, 7.0 dead heat 1; 3/3 Classform/ 3. Also started: 9/9 Notium, 7/5, Gay Mimic, 1/1 Royal Star IL, 4/4 Play On, 6/7 Gaily, 8/8 Race Call, 5/6 Armacourt. A dead-heat; third horse two lengths away. Time, 2.3 secs. Electric Handicap, five furlongs.— 1/4 Triple Crown, car. 7.4, 1; 3/1 Ringling, 2; 4/2 Captain Gale, 3. Also started: 2/3 Sea Link, 5/5 Calliope, 7/7 Windsor Glow, 6/6 Barry Boy, 8/8 Ogonelloe, Half a head; three lengths. Time, 1.6 1-s;“' Nolan Hack Cup, nine furlongs— 3/4 Algerian, 8.9 1; 7/6 Dainty Sheila, 2; , 1/1 Arabic, 3. Also started: 2/3 Pearl of Asia, 4/2 Trench Law, 8/8 Vaalstar, 11/11 Amatory, 6/5 Miss Clipper, 5/7 Vai Pere,' 12/11 Goldburn, 9/9 Young Charles, 10/10 Mahaina. Six lengths; same. Time 1.58 2-5.

Normanby Handicap, seven furlongs. —7/7 Solaria, 8.8'1; 4/6 Tooley Street, 2; 1/1 Rustem, 3. Also started: 4/3 Le Toquet, 2/2 Rollicker, 6/5 Liberal’s Mint, 8/8 Winsome Lu, ‘3/4 Ram, leh. A nose; half a length. Time, 1.34 1-5.

Inaha Hack Handicap, six furlongs. —2/2 Race Away, car. 7.13, 1; 5/5 Lu Chang, 2; 3/3 Pretty Lass, 3. Also started: 1/1 Veldette, 4/4 Boden Pai'lt,’ 6/6 Gold Grip. Six lengths; four lengths. Time 1.19 1-5.

POVERTY BAY RACES.

RAANA AVINS HANDICAP,

GISBORNE, February 10

The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s Summeer meeting opened at Gisborne 'today in doubtful weather. The last two races were run in rain.. The attendance was good and the tra,ck fast. The totalisator handled £6327, compared with ' £5279/10/- on the opening day last year, an increase of £1047/10/-. Results:— First Highweight Handicap, one mile and a quarter: 1 Small Boy 11.5 1; 2 Bold Bruce 2; 3 Te Takina 3. Only starters. A length; six lengths. Time 2.12.

Telegraph Hack Handicap, seven furlongs: 1 Diana Tetrix 9.2 1; 2 Modern Way 2; 3 Minnow 3. Also started: 4 Flying Comedy. Two lengths; six lengths. Time 1.?7 4-5. Maiden Scurry, five furlongs: 3 River Tide 8.0 1; 2 Jungle King 2; 5 No Wonder 3. Also started: 2 Hunting Dawn, 1 Kincarole, 6 Raraoringa, 4 Ririwai. A head; two lengths. Time 1.2 4-5. ■

Sunderland Stakes, one mile: 3 Raana 8.7 1; 2 Endorsement 2; 1 De Friend 3. Only starters. Two lengths; four lengths. Time 1.42 4-5. Summer Hack Handicap, one mile: 1 Queen’s Dream 8.5 1; 3 Kintyre 2; 4 Mendelssohn 3. Also started: 2 Red Cockade. Half a length; two lengths. Time 1.41.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs: 2 Native Song 7.12 1; 1 Black Thread 2; 2 Golden Blonde 3. Only starters. Two lengths; same. Time 1.13 3-5. Harbour Hack Handicap, six furlongs: 1 Chandlery 8.6 1; 3 Minnow 2; 4 Waikawa 3i Also started: 2 Plenteous, 6 Tahararau, 7 Helios, 5 Perfect Lady. A length; neck. Time 1.15. ROTORUA FIRST DAY KENA SURPRISES ROTORUA, February 11. The first day of the Rotorua Racing Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in heavy rain. The track was in good order early in the day, but became progressively more holding as the rain continued. There was a good attendance. The totalisator turnover was £24,354, against £26,647 last year. Results: — Pohutu High-weight Handicap, one mile and 160 yards:—3/3 Haile Boy 1; 6/6 Norse Lady 2; 1/2 Orient Dawn 3. Also started 2/1 Midland; 4/4 Erination; 7/8 Advance Acre; 8/7 Diversity; 5/5 Royal Huntress; 10/10 Simint; 9/9 Stokowski. Two lengths;' a length. Time 1.53 4-5. Waimangu Stakes, Weight-for-age, six furldrigs:—l/1 Merry Vaals (Cameron) 1; 2/2 Pleuron2; 6/8 Commemoration 3. Also started: —15/15 Expellant; 14/13 British Isles; 3/3 Herbage; 16/16 Loch Acre; 1 5/7 Vaalsmac; 9/12 Ventre a Terre; 10/9 Bronze Spear; 6/5 Misora; 4/4 Miss Ridicule; 12/10 Augment; 8/6 Glenbevan; 11/11 Surtoy; 13/14 Douglas Hyde. Six lengths;’ a length. Time 1.15 1-5. Mokoia Hack Handicap, -six furlongs:—2/2 Sir Robin ’9.0 (Horne) 1; 3/4 Town Section 2; 10/9 Kenneth Robert 3. Also started: —9/10 Spearford; 8/8 Valerian; 4/3 Silver Cloud; 1/1 Pasture; 5/6 Sir Tommy; 6/5 Bronze Emerald; 7/7 Gazeful. A head; same. Time 1.15 1-5. Rotorua Cup, one mile and a quarter and 180 yards:—9/7 Kena 7.6 (A. CMesservy) I; I ‘4/1 King Rey 2; 11/12 Namara 3. Also started: —7/8 Lady Montana; 2/3 Jack Tar; 6/5 Eflick; 5/6 The, Cardinal; 8/9 Brazilian; 10/10 Saccone; 1/2" Cornish; 3/4 Scotland; .4/1 Greek Queen bracketed with King Rey; 12/11 Eastern Heir. Four lengths; a length. Time 2.20 1-5.

Hot ' Springs Handicap, six furlongs:—l/llfunter’s Rose 8.7 (Markwick) 1; 4/3 Little Ruse 2; Trig Station 3. Also started: —2/2 Estro; 6/6 Ngawiri; 5/5 Kaka rere; 8/8 Gazeful; 7/7 Lady Acushla; 9/9 Valrua. A neck; same. Time 1/15. Geyser Hack Handicap, one mile and 160 yards:—4/5 Hunting Bee 7.6 (Cleaver) 1; 1/l.Kaspiari 2; 2/3' First Gold Money 3. Also started:— 5/4 May Song;' 3/2 Starbright’;'7/7’Agog; 8/6 Raepata; 6/8 Nyola. Two lengths; a length. Time 1.55.

Arawa Park Stakes, five furlongs and a half: — ; 6/6 Sufpai 7.0 (Cleaver) 1;' 4/2 Paymaster 2;' 8/7 Valsome 3. Also started: —2/4 Sir Lysarider; 7/8 Panthiest; 3/3 Fairfield'; 10/10 Lord Waitangi; 9/9 Gay Widow; 1/1 Gold Money Song; 5/6 Silveyor. A head; same. Time, 1.12 2-5.

Tourist Handicap, six furlongs:— 3/5. Corato 8.0 (Green) 1; 6/6 Nbitaro 2; . 1/1 Gamos 3. Als,o smarted:—4/3 Tosh? 7yB”Trilliarclif’B/7 Anion; 2/2 Aero King; 9/9 Cappy; 5/4 Penzance. Two lengths; half a length. Time 1.15 1-5. ■ _ .

WESTLAND RACES.

HANDICAPS DECLARED..

Handicaps for the first day of the Westland Racing Club’s meeting, to be held on February 24 and 26, are as follow: — ■

Stafford Ha.ck Handicap, six furlongs: Ronadea 9.5, Philibun 9.3, Jed Forest 8.4, Sir Frederick, Bonny Agnes 8.3, Improvident 8.0, Miss Tasta, Cardplayer 7.12, St. Cedric, Brenta, In the Dark, Miss Waitarere 7.7. Borough Handicap, 2.27 class, one mile: Diviner, Easy Ace, Echelon, Everist, Indian Clipper, Marina Rey, Peggy Petr.ova, Waikitea scr., Dick Travin, Free Author, Ormolu, Sailor’s Hornpipe, Tonioro, Tru Beau 12, Kiiig’s Navy, Orby Lad, Wee 1 Napoleon'* 24, Chameleon 48.

' V/illiams Memorial 1 Handicap, one mile:' Gay Rebel 9.0, Gay Parade 8.9, Wine Card 8.8, The Wrecker.B.l, Lady Middleham 7.13, Cape Gabo 7.11, Wai'taka, Queen Linda 7.10, Aggravate 7.7, Studley Royal 7.6, Potent 7.3, Passenger, Maroha' 7.0. Summer Handicap, six; furlongs: Gay Parade 9.2,’Landraid, 8.13, Rebel Chief 8.12, Peacock 8.11, Life Guard 8.7, Epic 7.11, Bonny Agnes : 7:10, Windward, Rebel Rank, Jan Rid'd. 7.7.

Cotinty Handicap, 3.40 class, one mile and a half: Dick TraviS, Diviner, Easy Ace, Echelon, King’s Navy, Orby Lad, Ormolu, Tonioro, Wee Napoleon scr., Guy Whispers 12, True Pronto 24, Chameleon 48', ; Carageeii 60;

Goldsborouglv Hack, one'' mile: Queen Linda 9.0, Clubman 8.9, Sh'angri La 8.8, Maroha 8.7, Metric 8.5, Jed Forest 8.4, Muriet 8.1, Improvident 8.0. Lady Magellan 7.11, In the Dark 7.7. ' • 1 ’ •

Railway Highweight Handicap, seven’ furlongs: Rebel Chief 9.11, Knight Commander, Peacock 9.10, Donadea 9.8. Lifeguard 9.6, 'Waitaka 9.2, Studley Royal' 8.12, Maroha,'Potent, Epic 8.4, Cardplayer 8.2, Passenger, St. Cedric, Windward 8.0.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

HIGH CASTE DEFEATS AJAX

MELBOURNE, February 11.

At Williamstown Races,'the C. F. Orf Stakes’ resulted: —High Caste (E. Bartie) 1; Manrico 2; Ajax 3. All started. j Ajax was last leaving the barrier. He fan up to second place between ’ Manrico and High Caste who made a ] great run nearing the post, and won 1 by half a head, with Ajax half a J neck aiway. Time 1.231. This is a 1 course record. * Wyndham Handicap.—Bankshaw t 7.10 (Mornement) 1; Royal Jubilee I 8.9 (Hall) 2; Gladstone 7.4 (Pur- 1 tell) 3. Eleven started. Won by a 1 head; half a neck. Time 2.41. ' i APPRENTICE LAPPIN KILLED ] SYDNEY, February 11. I During the running of the Ingleburn [ Nursery Handicap, at Warwick Farm f races, yesterday, the apprentice jock- ; ey, W. Lappin, aged 18, who was second in last year’s winning jockeys’ 1 list, was thrown from his mount 1 under a bunched field- He received head injuries, from which he died j later. f Results of racing:—Denis 9.0 (Me- , Mehamin 1; Diogenes 2; St. Constant 3. Thirteen started. Half a neck, same. !£ime 1.13. Warwick' ' February Handicap:— ‘ Bramol 8/7 (Munro) and Tusculum 7.0 ‘ (Thompson) " a dead heat 1; Hedonic'3. Eight started/ Two lengths, ' half a length.’ Time 2.53. * TRIBUTES TO DECEASED. > SYDNEY, February 12. ] Nearly 20,000 people, including al- I most every' Sydney jockey arid racing 1 identity, filed past the bier of jockey Lappin in Darlinghurst Chapel,' yes- ’ terday afternoori and'night. Leading 1 racing men paid the highest tributes J to Lappin’s ability and character. Oth- ! er jockeys paid tributes to him as the I best apprentice in Australia. Lappin started riding in January, 1937, and had ridden 160 winners. J ] Trotting MEETINGS TO COME February 14—Auckland. February 17, 19 ; —Manawatu. February 17—New Brighton. February 24—Kaikoura. ; l .> ’ ■: ’. ■_ 2 1 ’ ' ’ I CANTERBURY PARK TROTS I - .) -.’r • nt r ■ ■ 2 “ ■ TOORAK AND MARSCERES CHRISTCHURCH, February 10. . The Canterbury Park Trotting Club was unfortunate in the weather for its Summer meeting to-day. Alter a good spell of fine weather, a steady drizzle set in about 9 o’clock and continued for the rest of the day. Tliis prevented many'from attending and,, while the crowd was smaller than on previous' occasions, the state of the track did not inspire the usual confidence by speculators. It was not surprising to find a substantial drop in the totalisator investments. The sum of £25,278/10/- was handled, against £31,205 on the corresponding day last year. The track, which before the racing was in almost perfect order, did not become really, heavy , but it was tricky going that badly affected the chances of many well-fan-cied, candidates.’ Results: — Progressive Handicap, 3.42 class, i one mile and a-half-.'- 2-4 Millisle, scr (P. Gallagher) 1; 12-8 Native Ruler 2; 4-2 Reta’s Own 3. Also started: 5-3 Thor and Hamel Bey bracketed, 1- Milestone, 10-8 Fire King, 13-13 Royal Parrish, 8-11 Lady Ede, 3-5 Chateau, 16-16 Small Change, 14-15 Gaynor, 9-10 Patches Discovery, 7-7 George Arliss, 6-6 Princess Beverley, 14-12 Bon Haven, 11-14 Syntax. Two ■ lengths; eight lengths. Lady Ede was fourth. Times: 3.30, 3.30 3-5, 3.28 2- ’ ' Telegraph Handicap (saddle), 2.16 class, brie mile; 3-2’ Labotlrrhan, scr (G. Withers) 1; 2-3 Gay Avon; 6-6 !■ Mankind 3. Also' started: 7-7 Pass- ; port, 1-1 Ochiltree, 5-5 Salalon, 9-8 ; Aircraft, 4-4 Sports Review, 8-10 Cruiser, 10-9 Repeal. Two lengths; four lengths. .'Sports Review was fourth. Times: 2.10 4-5, 2.11, 2.10. Pioneer Handicap, 2.54 class, one ; mile and a-quarter: 2-4 Guncase, scr (D. Teahen) 1; 4-1 Palomar 2; 7-7 Diversion 3. Also started: 4-1 Hugue- ; not, Axspear and King’s Jubilee brackI eted ■with Paloinar,. 3-2 Coquette and II Becky Direct bracketed, 6-6 Golden Moness, 8-8 Pamelas, 1-3 Three Tens, /16-16 Sage King, 10-12 Shadow .Son,

,14-11 Eddystone, 9-9 Lady Slipper, 12-10 Stylish Boy, 11-14 . Gallinford, 5-5 Golden Mist, 13-13 Credit Funds, 15-15 bay “’Lady? Two lengths; length. Three Tens was fourth. Times 2.51, 2.50 1-5, 2.51 3-5. Paparoa Handicap, 3.22 class, one mile and a-half; 5-4 Toorak, scr (J. Pringle)-!.; 3-2 Waipahi 2; 4-5 Lightning Lady 3. Also started: 1-1 Nelson Eddy, 7-7 Frisco Boy,' 6-6 Jackaranda, 2-3 Bill B. A length; . two lengths. Nelson Eddy was fourth. Times: 3.36 1-5, 3.36 2-5, 3.34 3-5. Advance Handicap, 3.26 class, one mile and a-half: 2-2 Ochiltree, scr (M. Holmes) and 3-3 "Roan Duke, 24 (R.W. Townley) dead heat 1; 1-1 Red Pigeon 3. Also started: 7-7 Treasure Bond, 9-9 Connenora, 6-4 Worthy Need, 8-8 Harlequin, 5-6 Slippery Sam, 4-5 Cruiser. Dead-beat for first; third horse a neck away. Treasure Bond was fourth. Times: 3.36 4-5, 3.34 4-5, 3.35.

Strowan Handicap, 4.42 class, two mitfes: 5-4 j Grade Fields, scr (R. Townley) 1; 3-3 Parrish Guide 2; 4-5 Timworthy 3. Alsri’ started: 2-2 Jenny’s Guy, 8-8 Amonos, 1-1 Ganton, 6-7 Mohican, 7-6 Aristotle. Three”lengths; four lengths. Aristotle was fourth.’ Times 4.56 1-5, 4.56 3-5, 4.51 2-5. Harewood Handicap, 3.34 class, one mile and a-half: 8-8 Old Faithful, 24 (G. Withers) 1; 7-7 Wainoni Girl 2; 2-2 Zingarrie 3. Also started: 5-3 Shadow’ Queen, 13-13 Hidden Charm, 1-1 Charles Russell, 6-6 Refund,' 4-4 Sentiment, 9-10 Master Potts; 10-9 Joan Grattan, 3-5 Rollalong; 11-11 Waitemata, 12-12 Silk King. A neck; three, lengths. Sentiment was foih’th. Times: 3.35 3-5, 3.37 4-5, 3.36. . Au Revoir Handicap, 2:46 class, one mile and a’-quarter: 2-2 Marsceres, 24 (G; McKendry) 1; 3-3 Waipahi 2;? 1-1 Donald'Dhu 3.‘ Also started: .6-6 George Rey, 4-4 Lightning Lady, 5-5 Jackaranda. ' Two' lengths; length. Lightning" Lady was fourth. Tinies: 2:53’1-5;'2.55 2-5, 2.55 3-5.’ ’

NOTES. ON THE RACING.

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Millisle, trained ih South Canterbury by P. Gallagher, gave a good display of trotting tb win the Progressive Handicap; but his task was made the easier because of interference in the early stages to Retd’s Own who, once on the journey, ’ showed speed that marked her as one of the most promising young trotters in commission. 1

Native Ruler went away at a smart pace and soon had a substantial lead from Millisle, Milestone, Royal Parrish, Lady Ede and' Small Change, and he was" still "in command when ' a mile was completed; at which stage Millisle was handy ahead of Royal Parrish, Small Change, Gaynor, Lady Ede, Hamer Bey and Reta’s Own. The last-named put in great work down the back stretch, and at the straight entrance was third to Millisle arid’ Native Ruler. Millisle easily held his lead to win comfortably from Native Ruler, with Reta’s Own in third place well ahead of Lady Ede, Royal Parrish and Gaynor. Millisle is by Peter Moko from Plain Dolly, and only five years old he should go on to still better things. The time, 3.30, from a 3.42 mark, was quite a respectable performance. A Mile in Saddle: Labourman, who was nicely handled by G. Withers, won the Telegraph Handicap in convincing style, in 2.10 4-5. He' was recently purchased by Mr. F. Quepted, a patron ofi-L. A. Maidens’s stable, and was making his first appearance in his new colours.

Labourman was actually the quickest to begin from Gay Avon, Ochiltree and Sports Review, and they led past the stands and into the back stretch. Here Labourman was eased into third place, and Sports Review raced away ahead of Gay Avon. The effort, however, soon found a weakness in Sports Review, and he was tiring as he approached the home turn. Here Labourman made his effort, and in the run to the post he had little difficulty in holding the remainder., He won comfortably from Gay Avon, who was-followed by Mankind,' Sports Review, Repeal and Ochiltree. The last-named never Poked dangerous, and the speed was altogether too fast for the remainder. A Mudlark:

Guncase, who is by a noted mud lark in Man o’ War, showed himself at home in the going, when he made practically all the running to win the Pioneer Handicap. Always in the lead, he was never seriously troubled, but one of the best performances in the race was .given by Palomar, who made up a lot of ground in the last few furlongs.

' Becky Direct and Guncase were first away, and the latter soon established a clear lead from Becky Direct, Lady Slipper, Diversion and Eddystone, while also handy were Coquette, Golden Moness and Three Tens. Three furlongs from home Guncase was travelling along coriifortably ahead of Lady Slipper, Becky Direct, Diversion, Three" Tens and Coquette, and he was" still there entering- the straight. He held his own comfortably enough, while Palomar, with a fine run’in the straight, was the only brie to’ ! threaten danger. In third place was Diversion, just ahead of Three ' Tens, ' Lady, Slipper, Golden Mist and Huguenot. Tliree'Tens "did not enjoy a good passage and' with ordinary luck in the early running might have been closer to the winner at the finish. No excuses can be offered for the majority, wlio found the’ winner all too good in the conditions.

Hot Favourite Beaten: A- warm favourite in Nelson Eddy let his backers down badly in the Paparua Handicap, and he never looked a probable winner. Frisco Boy, Waipahi anfl. Nelson Eddy all began smartly, and led from Toorak and Jackaranda, but at the end of two furlongs, Waipahi was clear.of Frisco Boy, Nelson Eddy, Toorak and Jackaranda. With half the journey covered, Waipahi just led Frisco Boy, Jackaranda, Nelson Eddy, Bill B and Lightning Lady, Toorak bringing up the rear. .Three furlongs from home, Jackaranda was disputing the lead with Waipahi, and they led into the straight. Jackaranda had had enough,' and Waipahi looked a winner. A furlong from home Toorak put in a fast run, and was going away as the post was reached. Waipahi was second ahead of Lightning Lady, Nelson Eddy, Frisco Boy and Bill B. The winner has raced consistently, but has not been on the winning list for a considerable time. Second Time Out:

Ochiltree who had raced poorly in the' mile saddle race earlier in the day, gave./a greatly improved display in harness in the Advance Handicap, and after a hard finish dead-heated with Roan Duke. Ochiltree', l?y his

, two displays, earned the displeasure >of a certain section-of the crowd; — * i Ochiltree began quickly,' and was soon showing the way to Harlequin, , Connenora, Red Pigeon, Slippery Sam, and’ Wdhtby Needi - * This ’ was the "bt--1 der with'a‘ round idoveres, while Roan Duke was picking’ up ground. The last-named continued his good ' work and half a mile from home he was in behind Ochiltree, Red/pigeori, Connenora and Treasure Bond. " Connenora dropped out'and Roan Dukb ran ’ into second place. Finishing strongly, Roan Duke 1 'gradually ’ wore down the leader, and he was oh terms as the post was reached. In third place was Treasure Bond, while the only others to be’close up were Slippery Sam and Red Pigeon. A Good Display: Gracie Fields made practically all the ‘running in the Strowan Handicap and eventually won easily from Parrish Guide 1 and Timworthy. Jenny’s G u y was first to show out but very soon Gracie Fields raced to the lead, and showed the way to Parrish* Guide duh Ganton, while Mohi--can, breaking up, interfered badly with Timworthy. With half the journey covered, Gracie Fields was bowling along merrily in front from Parrish Guide, with Aristotle, Gantbn and Amonos, following, and Timworthy, bh’bwing great speed, gradually pickingl ’ up’ground. While Gracie Fields was , never l in grave danger of defeat-, Parrish Guide held on well for second money, and Timworthy was third, ahead of Aristotle, Jenny’s Guy arid'Aniojips. But' for‘‘meeting interference early in the face, Timworthy would have caused the winner to go faster. He snowed phenomenal speed, and may Save to be considered in immediate engagements.

Overdue Win: ' In : a ! 'ha'rd finish for the Harewood Handicap, Old Faithful scored an overdue win; when he defeated Wainoni Girl by a neck. The latter made most of the running, and only failed in the final pinch.

Hidden Charm showed out at the start? but/ Wainoni Girl soon took up the running from Waitemata, Sentiment. Master Potts, Refund, Shadow Queen and Charles Russell, and beginning the last half mile Wainoni [Girl still held command from Master : Potts, Old Faithful, Rollalong arid Zingarrie. At the straight entrance,' Old Faithful put in his claim,' and in a hard finish just defeated Wainoni Girl by a neck, while Zingarrie, in third place, was three lengths away, ahead of Sentiment, Master Potts and Silk King. A Small field of six horses faced the barriers ; in the Au Revoir Handicap, and winning decisively, Marsceres again . showed a distinct liking for a wet track. Waipahi hegan smartly, but it was not long before George Rey took up the riiiihiifg io show the way tb Waipahi, Donald Dhu, Marsceres, Jackaranda. and Lightning Lady, and the field raced in close order throughout’. Gecrge Rey was still, in the lead “as the straight was reached with Donald Dhu, Waipahi and Marsceres following in that order. Waipahi and'Donald Dhu had a hard battle in the straight, but both were beginning to feel the effects of the pace when Marsceres, finishing at a great pace, get. up to beat the pair of them. Lightning Lady and Jackaranda followed the placed horses.

AUCKLAND TROTS.

THREE BELLS WINS HANDICAP.

AUCKLAND, February 10. The Auckland’ Trotting Club’s Centennial meeting opened’ at Epsom today. The attendance was fair' - ’and the track dead after rain, and the totalisator handled £34,573/10/- compared with £36,941 last year,'a decrease of £2367/10/-. Results:—

Trial Handicap, 3.49 class, one mile and a half: 1/1 Josedale’Dictator scr (F. J. Smith) 1; 3/3 Mali jpng 2; 9/8 Glen Bingen 3. Also started: 6/7 Sophy Bingen, 10/10 Wharekawa, 4/5 Bournemouth, 8/8 Barney Bingen, 2/2 Worthy Worker, 5/5 Cracksman, 7/4 Gold Kip, 12/11 Frontier' Boy, 11/12 Modern Lady. Three-quarters of a length; half a length. Times 3.34 4-5, 3.31 1-5, 3.35 2-5: Waiheke Handicap, 3.5 class, one mile and a quarter, first division: 8/3 Sweet Aloes scr (S. M. Atigust) 1; 6/6 Northern Shiile 2; 2/2 Star Guide 3. Also started: 13/12 Bold Boy,’ 1/1 Brilliant Globe, 14/14 Deari, Parrish, 10/10 Gipsy Light, 3/4 Ihi Ihi,"11/11 Magic Task, 7/8 Parrish Queen, 12/12 Sequoia, 4/5 Tapanui Lady, 5/7 Winning Post, 9/9 Kewpie’s Bingen. Three-quarters of a ‘length; 1 riebk. Tithes 2.51. 2.51 '2-5,' 2.51' 3-5.

Great Northern Centenary Trotting Derby, one mile and a half: 1/1 Bonriiedene (F. J. Sniitli)'l;" 3/2 Crucible 2; 2/3 Charles Rex 3. Also started: 5/5 Auto Lad, 4/4 Barbara Scott, 5/6 Charori. Two lengths arid a half; four lengths. Times 3.32 2-5, 3.33 3-5, 3-36. Otahuhu Handicap, 3.24 class, one mile and a half: l'/l Three Bells' 12 (E. N. Kenncrley) 1; 6/8 Our McKinney 2; 3/3 Fqrtex 3. Also started: .10/10 Tangatii, 3/3 Red Flush bracketed with Fqrtex, 2/2 Parauri, 5/6 Peter Smith, 4/4 Ringtrue, 11/11 Star Pronto, i/1 Isabel Derby bracketed with Three Bells, 7/5 Kewpie’s King, 9/7 Our Peggy, 8/9 Bayard. A length; head. Times 3.19 1-5, 3.18 3-5, 3.20 4.5. '

Railway Handicap, 4.46 class, two miles: T/l Tsana 12 (M. Stewart) 1; 3/3’Bronze Queen 2; 2/2 Kete Kura 3: Also 'started: ’l/1 Resistance’arid Llanvabon bracketed ‘ with "'Tsaria; 14/14 Forest "Jewel, ‘ 12/I'2” Kewpie’s Queen, 13/10 Lucky Love’, 10/13 Petite Jewel, 8/8 Silver Watch, 9/9 Stargum, 7/6 Bedford, 6/7 Hillcrest, 4/5 Isabella Pointer, 4/4 Lynn Rey, 11/11 Moana Tama, 15/15 ’ Royal Jb\yel. Three-quarters of a length; neck. Times 4.41 1-5, 4.39 2-5, 4.42 3-5.

February Handicap; 3.37 class, one mile and 'a Half: 'l/1 Great Surprise 24" (J. T. Paul) 1; 2/2 Rqi Grande 2; 6/5 Esther 3.' Also started: 4/6 fclissa, 7/7 Audo Patch, 3/4 Stalky, 5/3 Gay Moko', 8/8 Waikato Prince. Twp lengtlis; four lengths. Times 3.37, 3.36 3-5. 3.41 2-5. Mount Albert Handicap, 3.38 class, one mile and a half: 2/2 Grand Dame scr (M. Stewart) 1; 5/4 Radio Queen 2; 10/10 John’s Last 3. Also started:' 9/9 Bingen’s Best, 4/6 Cavalryman, 6/5 Kitty,’s Choice, 7/7 Novikoff, 3/3 Repose, 8/8 Silk Lady, 1/1 Albertini, 11/11 McGlusky. A length; two lengths. Times 3.30 2-5, 3.29 4-5, 3.28 1-5.

Papakura Handicap, 3.27 class, one mile arid a half’:"’s/6 Variord scr (L. J. Mahoney)' 1Y 2/3 Bold Venture 2; 1/1 Lady’ Vasclyne 3. "Also started: 1/1 Shrewdy bracketed with Lady Vasclyne, 8/8 Miinga Tangi.,'3/2 Adversity', 1 7/7 Great Chup, Frati-

• ' > cisco, 9/9 Nawton Parrish, 3/5 Peter Smith bracketed with-Sir Frank." A length; a length.” Times' 3.21, 3.1’9 2-5, 3.21 4-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. AUCKLAND, February 10. Improved' with’“recent racing and carbfiilly driven by F. J. Smith, Josedale. Dictator, Who was always one bi 1 the front division, won* the Trial - Handicap in a 'good finish’ with Mah G len 'Bjngem"' ihie lastnamed ’ was first to' show out, closely followed by Rosedale Dictator; who took the lead at' the efid of a mile, where Mah Jong was handy, . with Bournemouth next, well clear of the remainder. There was not much between the first' four when they straightened up'/but Josedale Dictator hung on i ! o win by less I 'than a length from Mah Jofig, who beat Glen Bingen by half a head', ’’ Great Northern Derby: Bonniedene gave F. J. Smith a comfortable drive in the Great Northern Derby, tb win easily in* 3.32 2-5. She was first ,out from" Crucible and Charles Rex,' and Smith, making his own pace, took the field to the half mile in '1.12 arid the mile in 2.26. At this' point, Cliarles i,! Rex, Barbara Scott arid Crucible were in close attendaiice' behind the leader. Charles and Crucible made .a dash ! after turning'for home, but Bonniedene came away to win easily froiii Crucible, who led Charles Rex'by four lengths. Barbara Scott was fourth. Three Bells in Form: ’ Kept ih a handy position until two furlogns from home Three Bells made a sharp move to the front to stall off all challenges and' win in convincing style' in 3.19 1-s;' off 3.23. The race was run at' : a solid ‘ Clap, Peter Smith , .driven by S. A: Edwards, taking a bunched 'field to the half mile in I.S and the mile in 2.15. lie was attended by Parauri, Ringtrue, Three Bells. Our Peggy? Fortex and Tarigatu, with little between the lot. Crossing the top, Our McKinney moved up handy on the outside, arid at “the turn Three Bells’was’just ahead of Paraiiri, Ringtrue,' Fortex; and Our McKiniiey, and with Tangatu a neck "away, fourth, he hung oh to win from Our McKiri-

ney, who shaded Foi’tex by a head, Then chine Peter Smith. Star pronto, Riiig True, Parauri,' and Kewpie’s King. '?‘ .' ’ ’ 1

Won Decisively: The’ r Railway Handicap produced one of the most spectacular two’mile races seen at' Epsom for some time, and although Stargum ' showed the field to the mile and a half in 3.34, tlie speed was bn from that point, where the winner, Tsana, wh,s back in eighth place. She was still awkwardly situated at the turn, but with a fine firiishing dash she ran through to score from Bronze Queen, who came home really well, and Kete Kura, who w r as pocketed until’half-way down the straight. Hillcrest, who made a. great effort in the final stages, was a head away fourth. ! Grand Dame Wins: "Having her first race since joining M. Stewart’s stable, Grand Dame finished on -well to score from Radio Queen and.. John’s Last in.the Mount Albert Handicap, the last-named returning close on double figures on the place machine. Bingen’s Best made -play early from Grand Dame and Cavalryman, but the last-named took charge to lead into the straight from Grand Dame, Radio Queen, Repose, arid John’s Last. Grand Dame finished best, to beat Radio Queen by a length"and John’s Last "cut ’ Cavalryman but'of third place. Albeftini was never going like a -winner. SALE OF TURF STOCK GOOD PRICES REALISED That there is a keen demand for pacers arid trotters of the right type was' shown by the spirited competition at the sale held on account of the Trustees of the late. Mr. E. C. McDermott. ' 'Messrs H. Matson and Co conducted tlie sale and from the outset buyers showed a keen desire to bec'oriie possessed of young and improving pacers. There were visitors from all parts of New Zealand and agents representing Australian owners made several purchases. Top price was realised for the four-year-old gelding Dublin by Wrack from Acushla Machree who fell to the bid of Mr. H. Hewer of Wellington. After the sale of horses, sulkies', harness and gear of all descriptions were eagerly sought and sulkies realised as high as 26 guineas.

Details arq as follow: — Ch. m. Little Reta by Real Guy-Reta’s greeting, Mr. G. Rutherford, North Canterbury' 55ghs.; b.m. Garner, 11 years, by Sonoma Harvester-Pat Dillon, Mr. B. Driscoll Hastings 60gns., b.m. Erin’s Pointer, 13 years by Travis' AxworthyErin’s Logan, Mr. O’Leary, Kilkenny Adelaide 200gns.; rn. m:. Bide a Wee, 11 years by Peterwah-Ivy Pointer, Mr. G. McDonald, Cheviot lOgns.; ch. m. Belinda, 15 years, by Oinako —Dorothy, D., Mr. B. Grice, Tinwald 40gns.; blk. m. Virello 7 years, by Truman DirectReal Guy mare, Mr. E. C. McCiillogh, Christchurch 12£gns.; b.m. Highborn 7 years, by Truman Direct—Cappriccio, Mr. C. J. Butler, Christchurch 50 gns. YEARLINGS Blk. f. by Grattan Loyal—Belinda. Mr. E. Laughlin, Reefton 25gns; b.c.'by Rey de Oro —Virello a client 30gns.; b.f. by Colonel Axworthy—Bide-a-Wee, Mr. K; McClurg, Christchurch 30gns.; blk. c. by U Scott—Festival, Mr. B. Adlington, Amberley 60gns.; b.f. by U Scott —Erin’s Pointer, Mr. J. Marshall, Leeston lOOgns.; ch. f.. by Gaillard— Earner, Mr? B? Allen, Addington 20 gns.; TWO AND THREE-YEAR-OLDS Ch. g. by Rey de Oro—Belinda, Mr. W. pqskings Waiuku, 120gns.; ch. t Erinora. by Rey de Oro —Erin’s Pointer, Mi’.'j. F? Longley, Rakaia 260gns.; b.f. by Wrack—Birin’s Logan, Miss J. Cuff Invercargill 3fi)gns.; b.f. by Truman Direct—Erin’s Pointer, Mr. J. McHugh, Bennetts 20gns.; b.f. by David Me-; Elwyn—Mavis Bingen, Mr. J. Andrews, Ealing lOgns. HORSES IN TRAINING B.f. by Truman Direct—Homer, 4 yqars, Mr. G. McDonald, Cheviot 1® gnsif Erin’s Empress by Wrack-Erm’s Logan 4 years, Mr. J. Butler, Christchurch, 120ghs.; b.c. Dublin by Wrack —Acushla Machrbd, Mr. H. Hewer, Wellington 350gns.; Tonee by Wrack—Latona 8 yeard.' Mr. W. A- Bennett, Kekefangd Gfeaf Joy by Truman Direct—Festival s'years, Mi*. R. With-

ers, Christchurch, 20 gns.; Jorrocks by Sonoma Harvester—Erin’s Logan 6 years, Mr. J. R. McMurray, Gore 47i gns. i DEATH OF PRESIDENT Mr. J. H. Williams whose death occurred on Sunday was president of the New Zealand Turf Association and the Necv Zealand Metropolitan Turf Club. He had wielded a big influence in placing light harness sport on the pedestal it occupies to-day. Mr. Williams was educated at Christ’s College from 1885 to 1893. He was a member of the first cricket team and on leaving school he joined, the United Club for which he acted as assistant honorary secretary to Mr. C. R. Clark on whose retirement he became secretary, and held that poistion until the Club went- out of existence. When district cricket was started Mr. Williams joined the Riccarton Club and both as bowler and batsman was one of the stalwarts of a very strong combination. He was secretary to the Canterbury Cricket Association during the visit of Lord Hawke’s team to New Zealand more than 40 years ago and was a delegate for the Wellington Cricket Association on the New Zealand Cricket Council. He was also a good tennis player and a member of the Cranmer Square Tennis Club.

Mr. Williams was elected vice-presi-dent of the New Zealand Metropolitan Turf Club in 1915 and held that position until 1924 when on the death of the president Hon. C. Louisson, he was elected president, a position he occupied at the time of his death. In 1916 Mr. Williams was elected a member of the New Zealand Trotting Association and had been a member ever since. On the retirement of Mr. P. Selig in 1925, Mr. Williams was elected to take his place and he held this position up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Racing Commission set up by the Government in 1920 to consider the distribution of permits and other matters connected with the welfare of racing and trotting.