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Gisborne Times, Volume LXVI, Issue 10473, 31 December 1927, Page 11

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RACINC FIXTURES Dec. 31, Jan. 2—Wairarapa R.O Dec. 31, Jan. 2—Greymoutli K.O. January 2—Waikouaiti R.C. Jan. 2—Wyndham R.C. Dec. 31 and Jan 2.—Hawkehs Bay j! C, Jan. 2, 3—Stratford R.C.j Jan. 2, 3—Marton J.O. Jan. 3, 4—(Southland R.C-, Jan. 6, 7—Beefton J.O. Jan. 7, 9—Vincent' J.O. Jan. 12, 14—Dargaville R.C. Jan. 14—Ashburton County li.O. Jan. 16—Waipapakauri R.C. Jan. 17, 19—AVairio R.C. Jan. 21—Bay of Islands R.C. Jan. 21, 23- —Foxton R.C. Jan. 21, 23, 25—Wellington R.O. Jan. 28, 30—Takapuna J.O. February I—Tapanui J.C. Feb- 1, 2—Paluatua B.C. Feb. 2, 4—Egmont 8.0. Feb. 2, 4—(Gisborne B.C. Feb. 4—Matamata B.C. Feb. 9, 11—Poverty Bay T.U. Feb. 9, 11—Dunedin J.C. Feb. 9. 11—Taranaki J.C. .

STR ATFORD SGRATCHINGS. STRATFORD, Dec. 30. The following sc;ratchings for the Stratford races are announced:—' All engagements. —Exalted, Furore, Popoff, Civility, Elysinor, Vigilance. Railway handicap.—Thanks.—l .A.

THE'AUCKLAND TROTS. PETER WAIT WINS SUMMER CUP AUCKLAND, Dee. 29. The Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting was continued to-day in showery weather. ’There was a good attendance. The track was slow, cutting up towards the end ol the day, but some first-class races were witnessed. The totalisator receipts were £50,460, compared with £59,547 on the corresponding day of last year, a decrease of £9087. Results: Oak Handicap, 400 sr.vs. r J V mile. i Mr J H. Lloyd’s Raima, limit (W. Head! 1, 4 Mr B. Egan’s Gold Star limit (J. T, Paul) 2,2 Messrs T. G. Cox and G. Watson’s Nelson Bov 48yds (T. G. Cox) 3. Also ran: 12 Bingen Boy, 5 Dolores, 7 Quickfire, 13 Roma Bingen, 9 Billy Carbine, 10 Sean Trnibhnis, 11 Bingen Star, 14 Spirit Bell, 6 Anseline, 8 Bright Light, 3 Gold Sovereign. Won by a head. Time: 3.4 L 3-5. Tramway Handicap, of 400 1 soys., I. mile.—T Mr C. Johnstone’s Taiparc limit (R. A. McMillan) 1, 8 Mrs [. E. Sweetapple’s Bingen King, limit, (Julian) 2, 6 Mr E. Grimond’s Kingsclere (J .T. Paul) 3. Also ran : 3 Aiiditress, 10 Beatty, 5 Dillon Huon, 18 Gratton Thorpe, 20 Logan Rothschild, 17 Lord Mmto, 4 Red Star, 2 2 Satinbird, 14 Upon Gratton (coupled with Ben Lomond), 13 D’Artagnan, 21 Master Councillor, 9 Van Rich, 15 Mulwaree, 2 Padlock, 19 Pitaroa, 11 Goldman, 12 Boh Lognu, 16 Dalmeny. Won by a length and a-half. Time: 2.54 1-5. Champion Handicap, ot 700 sovs., It mile.—7 Air AT. Moodabe’s Jewel Pointer 12yds (Julian) 1, 4 Air A. Anderson’s Jack Potts 14yds (C. S. Donald) 2,2 Mr J. R. Frizzell’s Tom Thumb, limit (F. Holmes) and 1 Air J. R. McKenzie’s Great Bingen 42yds (J. Bryce) dead heat 3. Also ran: 3 Cardinal Logan, 8 Sea Pearl, 6 Bel! Harold. 5 Nelson Fame. \\ on by a length and a-half, with two lengths separating Jack Potts Atom the dead heaters. Time: 2.47. Christmas Handicap, 500 sovs., - miles.—2 Mr G. A. Williams’ Ngntira 36yds >(S. J. Poe) 1, 9 Air L. Bayly’s' Appeal limit (Baylyi) 2, 6 Mr G.’ Me AM lan’s Pctroleuse 60yds (R. T. Berry) 3. Also ran: 11 Anselme, 10 Golden Gratton, 12 Sebisca, 16 Roi Alto, 9 Mutu (coupled with Appeal), 1 t A 1 Alack, 1 Great Change, 2 Gold Dial (coupled with the winner), 5 Nourniahal, 13 The Tartar, 8 101 l Chimes, 3 Ricardo, 17 Peter AlcKmnoV. 7 Tiger Salve, 15 Tradesman, 4 Wnllfoon.” AYon by a length and a half. Time: 4.49 2-5. Dominion Handicap, of 500 sovs., 2 miles.—2 Air AY. McDonald s King Pointer, limit (F. Holmes) T; I Mr j r p Barrett’s Native Prince 48yds CP. Riddle) 2, 7 Messrs At. O’Brien and G. J. Barton’s Young Blake ..6 yds (Tomkinson) 3. Also ran : 8 Orphan, 3 Rockhurn, 5 Great Actress. 4 Uncle Bert, 9 Dick Dillon, 7 Young Blake, 6 Florent. Won by a length. Time t 4.4%}. Summer Cup Handicap, 10CO sevs , 2 miles. —2 Air R. C. Fisken s l eteiwall, 26.vds (Fisken) 1, 6 Mr G. JBarton’s Concliff 26yds (A romkinson) 2, 1 Air Geo. AtcAlillan s Machine Gun 48yds (P,. B. Berry) ■>. Also ran: 7 First Carbine, 4 Jevel Pointer, 3 Koliara, 5 bhcik. letcrwnh won a great race by a length and a half. Time: 4.46. Epsom Trot Handicap, 600 sovs. - miles.—s Air JR. McKenzie s Peter Swift 72yds (IE B. Berry) 1, 1 Mi T Brady’s Bettv Moke 48yds (Grange) 2,2 Mr J. Bryce’s Atoney Spider 84yds .(Bryce) 4. Also ran. 3 Rose Bingen. 9 tradesman .5 L - zear, 4 Sister Beatrice, i .Tolin Mauritius, 6 Napland. Won by threequarters of a length. I me: : 4.48 3-> Ranfurly Handicap, 500 soys R mile-—1 Mr G. J. Barton s 801 l Harold 48vds (A. Tomkinson) 1, oAh W. 15. CockbilTs AH Bell 24yds (Baton) 2, 4 Mr J / Shaw’s Direct Moln-. in" limit (Selkirk) 3. Also ran: 2 Black Lila, 3 Escapade, 6 Huc-jCoro-nada. Won by a, length and a-half. Time: 2.56.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP PETERiWAH’S GEAR) BREAKS

“I, was unlucky”, remarked Mr R. jfiisken,. owner-driver , or leteiwah after the Cup race on the openinn clay ‘‘My horse was trotting soldfv and at his best when suddenly fart of the saddle broke, and the Sear b<Um to fly. The way he was trotting"at the time-I .if g»re would have been handy at the ei ri The- vietory of Ahufirrm the Auckland Trotting .Cup made the fifth winner of the race trained bj J. Brvce. For quite a long time it had been recognised that Ahuriri, who is bv Cathedral Chimes (winner of the Cup in 1915), was being specially prepared for the race, and ihat he should win is further evidence of •Bryce’s ability as a trainer, Since he came to New Zealand some years ano Bryce lias had a wonderful lun of success, ancT training cup winners comes anite easy to him, tie turned' Ahuriri out in wonderful condition; as a matter of fact, luice himself said after the race mnut it was condition that won the race tor hiS' horse. Previous winners of the Cun prepared by him were Caihodini Chimes, # Admiral Wood, and Mon-o - War twice

HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB : NOTES o NTHE ACCEPTORS (Blv “The Hermit” in the H.B. y Herald.) : The day’s programme will commence with the Otatara Jumpers’ Flat. The three at the top. of the handicaps, Red Fuchsia, Garzrn and Hymgreat, will probably count, most backerS when the . totalisator closes. There is a big field left in the Mabora Maiden, and oh recent running the choice of the majority of backers irih-y rest between High Ileather, Nahi; and Clavcrs. ;; 5 The Hastings Handicap should be it good betting race for the field is a good "one, and the acceptors are a 'pretty eVeiiJbt. When the,Hell stops 'ringing Princess Nnta, Startle and Epistle may be the most-'fnncied in the' betting, „ " ', , | < •f f ■ • • ' 0-

It. is a long time since the club has received such a large number of acceptors for a juvenile race as • those which figure in the Juvenile Handicap to-day. and though most of them are new aspirants, there, are several which liave run well, arid it is these no doubt that the punters will select for the favorite division. ,Tea Aliss, Millais, Aliss Gowrie/ and Kaihoro may be the best backed, but Monetize will have plenty of supporters. . , If the President’s Handicap is Princess Nata’s mission she rnay go out favorite, but Gaze, Thurnbell, and Butterscotch will also claim a lot of attention.

If Ganymede is .as good as reported he has been given a great chance in the Waiputu Whiter, but he may not be favorite all the seme. Atareria, Courageous and Alerle arc all likely to be accorded plenty ol’ support. 1 The Havelock Plying is a race that .Will puzzle b’ackers, Mountain Heath may be one of s ,the favorites and is better up to weight than is Chelone with 31b less. But we have not seen the best of Chelone and lie is sure to be well fancied. Of the others Card Trick and King AVillonyx may be most in favor, but this does not exhaust the likely ones and the race may provide a surprise for backers. The last event will be the Stewards’ Handicap for which Sarehee, Lipsol and Startle may be most in request.

... NOTES AND NEWS,

Spearmiss is a nice filly and Mr. Kemball should win more races with her ere long. At AVaipukurau' only one race of the eight was won by more than a neck, and it was heads and necks between Hie placed horses in nearly every event.