WORLD OF SPORT

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 3 January 1925, Page 3

WORLD OF SPORT

STRATFORD RACES. CONCLUDED Y ESTERDAY. AIVBEY BELL AVI.NS BIG RACE. POUMA THE FLYING. Beautiful weather yesterday favoured the concluding day of the Stratford races.'and consequently there was again an exceptionally large attendance of patrons. Investments were,freely made, hut owing to there being only three starters in the • Ngaere Handicap the grand total was affected to the extent of £2300, the' decrease on this particular race when compared with the same race last year. However, at the end of the clay it was found that the investments were only £1730 10s below those of last year, which with the small drop on the previous day made the total decrease for the meeting £1904 10s. The investments for the day amounted to £26,583 10s, as coinpared with £28,114 last year, while the total for the meeting amounted to £60.463 10s, as compared with £62,368 last year. Racing throughout the day was of the most interesting nature, the fields, with the one exception, being good, and the majority of the finishes desperate, with the issue in doubt right up to the judge’s box. M. Gray, the young Stratford apprentice, had a successful day out, and secured the “hat trick” by riding three successive winners in Empire Camp, Pouma and Yoma. All three are Stratford-trained horses. Two enquiries of a minor nature were held, but in both instances no action was taken. The first was in connection with the running in the second, race, when J . F. Dombroski complained against Anderson for jostling, and the second was in connection with the alleged crossing of Sling Camp by Silent Knight at the last fence in the hurdle race. . All arrangements in connection with the meeting were capably attended to, thereby reflecting cued it "upon the officials. Details of the racing are as follow: CARDIFF MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs. Six furlongs. 3Mr S. Spence’s b.g. Taitaiata, 4vrs (Lucullus —Avon Park), 8.1, car. 7.7 (J. F. Dombroski) 1 4 Mr G. S. Powell’s br.m. Hallownoon, 4yrs (Hallowmas— Richon), .8.9 (Mitchell) 2 6 Air AY. Higgins’ ch.g. Enthuse, 4-yrs, 8.2 (Anderson) 3

Also started: 1 Close Fire (Alanson), 2 Lightwood (Tricklebank), 7 All AVind 8.1 (J. F. Dombroski), 9 Lupass 7.12, car. 8.1 (Johnson), 5 Eurella 7.12, car. 7.7 *(J. A. Dombroski), 8 Ratapiko 7.12, car. 7.4 (M. Gray). (AATnner trained by J. Fryer.) Nothing but Close Fire was wanted by the public, the second favourite, Lightwood, carrying a good deal, less than half the money entrusted to Close Fire. 'Taitaiata was first out from Enthuse and Lupus, but as the field turned for home Eurella ran place, with Lightwood fourth. Entering the straight the order was Taitaiata, Enthuse, Lightwood and Eurella. Hallownoon then came with a great late run, and secured second place from Enthuse by half a length; Taitaiata, the winner, finished two lengths in front of Hallownoon. Time, 1.17 2-5. TOKO AVELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs: Eight furlongs. 1 Airs A. S. Okaaro’s br.g. Dignity, aged (Coronet —Soult mare), 8.6 (L. Alanson) 1 5 Air Para Ruakere’s ch.g. Fire Brigade, aged (Campfire— AVhioi), 8.4, (Alartin) 2 3 Air AT. J. Carroll’s ch.g. The Curragli, aged, 8.7 (Brodie) ... , 3

Also started: 2 Sunny A r ale 9.12 (Rayner), 4 Carnbee 8.11 (Anderson), 6 Gold Peak 8.0 (J. F. Dombroski), 7 Objector 8.0, car. 7.9 (Al. Gray). (Winner trained by J.' Howden.) Dignity, and The Curvagh was the order of public fancy, hut in the amount invested there was very little between these three horses. AVhen the harrier rose Fire Brigade was first out, but when the field settled down Obiector went to the front, and established a lead of about four lengths from Fire Brigade, Gold Peak, The Curragli, Carnbee and Sunny Vale. At the turn the order was Objector, Fire Brigade, Sunny Yale and Gold Peak. Coming into the straight Obiector was headed, and the positions were Fire Brigade well clear of Sunny Vale, Dignity and Carnbee. Fire Brigade continued to lead, and over the last furlong Dignity and The Curragh nut in a strong challenge. The Curragh, however. got a rough passage, with the result that Dignity finished half _ a length in front of Fire Brigade, with The Curragh a similar distance away third, and Objector well back fourth. Time, 1. 45 1-5.

MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 450 sovs.; second horse 90 sovs., and third horse 45 sovs. Nine furlongs. 2 Messrs Morrison Bros.’ b.f. Abbey

> Bell, 3yrs (Quinn Abbey—Boil Crispin), 6.13, car. 7.4 (Brodie) 1 6 Air H. F. Card’s b.g The Banker, 3yrs (Kilbroney—Bonville), 7.13 (Ingram) 2 4 Air R. G. Thomson’s b.rn. Aierrv Ann, Oyrs (Alartin) , 3

Also started: 1 Irapuka 5.3 (Alanson), 5 .SiPam 7.12_ (Anderson), _ 3 Sunshot 7.7 (Flower), 7. Glencairn 7.5 (Tricklebank), 0 Euchre 7.2 carr. 7.7 (Edwards), 8 Black'"Cruiser 7.0 (Al. Gray). (Winner trained hv Al. J. Carroll.), Irapuka carried about 200 more tickets than Abbey Bell, but there was good mbuoy for Sunshot. Abbey Bell was first out, but when the field settled down Euchre led from Abbey Bell, The Banker, Irapuka and Sir Pam. When half a mile had been covered Euchre was still in front from The Banker, Abbey Hell, Irapuka, Sir Pam and Black Cruiser. At tho* tin'll The Banker led from Euchre, Merry Ann, and Abbey Bell, but just before turning' for home the field bunched. Once into the straight Abbey Bell took the lead and' went on to win by one and a half lengths from The Banker, with Merry Ann two lengths away third and Black Cruiser fourth. Time, lmin. 56 4-ssech.

MAKTJEI HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, ,«f ICO sovs. ; second horse 30 sovs, nnd third horse 15 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 Mr Jos. («rant’s hr.g. Wainiatoa, aged (Rezoninn —Punawai), 10.9 (Stanway) 1 3 Mr L. A. Butter worth’s hr.g. Roaming, aged (Maeliinoel — Lupin mare), 9.0 (Ayres) ......... 2 2 Mr J. McSweeney’s hr.g. Silent Night, aged, 10.3 (Manson) ... 3 Also started: 4 The Emperor 10.0 CAyre), (i Sling Camp 9.11 (Eagar). 5 Valociform 9.9 (Easton). 9 White Ranger 9.0 (Edgecombe), S Eldenholm 9.0 (Kendall), 7 Uncle Dave 9.0 (Holman). (Winner trained byE. T. Yuile). In a good betting race, there was not much between Waimatoa, Silent

Knight and Roaming. AYlien the tapes were skied Sling Camp went to the front from Uncle Dave, The Emperor, and Roaming. Over the second fence Sling Camp led from The Emperor, Silent Knight, Uncle Dave and \A aimatoa. Going out of the back stretch the order was AYaiinatoa, Roaming, The Emperor, Sling Camp, Eltlenhohn, and Silent Knight, but round the bend Silent Knight ran into third berth, followed by Sling Camp, with A7elocifarm also moving up. AVaimatoa led into the straight, and went oil to win by half a length from Roaming, which came up fast and heat Silent Knight for second place by a length. A elociform was fourth. Time. 2min. 50secs. STRATHAIORE HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs., and third horse 15 sovs. Five furlongs. 7 Air Percy Cox’s b.g Empire. C'amp, Oyrs (Campfire—Cliassalis), 7.11 car. 7.7 (Al. Gray) 1 9 Air F. C. Faber’s cb.m. Alountain Bell, 4vrs (Alout:tain Knight— Tinker), 7.9, car. 7.11 (Tricklehank) - 2 Air H. Bush’s b.g. Gold Clip, 4 yrs, 8.1 (L. Alanson) 8 Also started : 3 Roburite 8.9 (Anderson), 8 AVee Sandy 8.2 (Alartin), 1 Blue Peter 8.1 (J. F. Dombroski), 6 Lucernal 8.0 (Alitchell), 4 Troilus 7.13 (Flower), 5 Lord Loppy 7.13 (Brodie), 10 Utah 7.7 car. 7.2 (J. A. Dombroski). (Winner trainee! by owner). Blue Peter carried about 100 tickets more than Gold Clip, with; Roburite entrusted with about 200 less than Gold Clip. From the start Lord Loppy led from Gold Clip. Round the bend Lord Loppy still led from Gold Clip, Roburite”, Wee Sandy, and Empire Camp. Enterijig the straight the field bunched, hut at the distance Empire Camp drew away from the field to win bv three lengths from Mountain Bell, with Gold Clip a half a length away third. Roburite was does up biurth. Time, lmin. 4secs. NGAERE HANDICAP, o' f 280 sovs. ; second horse 50 sovs., and third horse 25 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr A. AV. Budge’s cb.m. Pouma, aged (Campfire M artinga Le), ’7.9, car. 7.4 (Al. Gray) 1 1 Air H. B. Gibson’s b.g. Rational, . fiyrs (Absurd —Cowl), 9.13 (Anderson) ....... 2 3 Air G. Mcßain’s b.g. Big Push, aged, 7.9 (Flower) 3 The only starters.

(Winner trained by J. F. But’er). _ Rational’s chances were strongly favoured, with Pouma and Big Push I'-e ing fairly evenly hacked. Big Posh was first out from Pouma, with Rational a length and a half away. Hie same order was maintained to the bend, where Pouma, runnifig wide, took the lead. About a furlong from home Rational headed Big Push, hut he could not get Pouma., wlm went away to win by three lengths. Big Push finished third, three-quarters of a length behind Rational. Time, Iran 16 2-ssec. LOWG'ARTH AVELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ; second horse 40 sovs., and third horse 20 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Air A. AY Budge’s bi.g. Voinv, o yrs. (Campfire—\ 1 e r.I •ig> l e> , 9.9. oar. 9.4 (Al. Gra*> 1 4 Air G. Ryan’s b.g. Glengariff, F. Dombroski) 2 3vrs (Bisogne—Guidenoy), 8.0 (J. F. Dombroski) 2 6 Air A. Mitchell’s b.g. Amber Tips, aged, 8.3 (Alitchell) • 3

Also Started : 2 Esthonia 8.10 (Alanson), 3 Tinokaha 8.9' (Anderson), 5 Te Kawa 8.7 (Flower), 8 Sunny Jim 8.5 car. 8.9 (Conway), 7 Emerald Hill 8.0 (Johnson), 9 Festive 8.0 (Tricklebank). AVinner trained by J. Butler). Yoma was a strong favourite, hut there was good money for Esthonia, Tinokaha, Glengariff, and Te Kawa. Glengariff was quickest out from Amber Tips, Tinakoha and Emerald Hill. Going out of the straight Tinokaha led from Amber Tips, Te Kawa. Sunny Jim and Emerald Hill, with Yoma second to last. Round the bend Te Kawa led followed by Tinakoha and Amber Tips, with Yoma coming last on the outer. Faltering the straight, Te Kawa had a slight lead on Amber Tips, Yoma and Esthonia. ■ Yoma then took the lead and went on io'win comfortably by half a length, with Glengariff finishing the fastest of the field and heating Interest bv a neck for second place. Mountain Ore was close up fourth. Time l.min 30. l-ssec.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs., and third horse 15 sovs. Six furlongs. 7 Air J. Hayward’s b.g. Interest, * aged (Foremost —Pommery), 7.1, car. 6.10 (Ingram) 1 6 Air A. D. La ing’s eh.m. Carnbee, 6yrs (Campfire —Captain AY ebb mare), 7,13 (Anderson) 2 4 Air A. Barlow’s b.g. Sunny A'ale, 6yrs. 9.0 (Rayner) 3

Also started: 11’apaponga 9.9 (Johnson), 2 Treadwell *8.12 (Brodie), 5 Mountain Ore 7.5 car. 7.14 (Al. Gray), 3 Calm Eve 7.1, car. 6.10 (J. A. Dombroski), 9 Gold Rangi 6.11, car. 8.0 (Tricklebank), . 8 Eurella 6.11,' car. 7.2 (J. F. Dombroski), (Winner trained by At. Conway). Papaponga, was a hot favourite and carried nearly double the money invested on Treadwell, the second favourite, while Calm Eve and Sunny Yale both carried over 500 tickets. Eurella was first to show out from the harrier, and when the field settled j down led from Papaponga. At the turn Papaponga had a. slight lead from Sunny A 7 ale and Treadwell, hut round the bend Papapona led from Calm Eve, Treadwell, and Sunny Vale. Papaponga had a slight lead on the field entering the straight, hut in a great finish Interest came up on the outer to win by a bare neck from Carnbee, with Sunny Yule a head away third and Papa ponga a similar distance away fourth. Time, lmin. 17 2-ssecs.

AUCKLAND RACES. CONCLUDING DAY’S RESULTS. (BV TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION^ AUCKLAND, Jan. 2. The concluding day of the Auckland Pacing Club’s summer meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance, including the Yice-Regaf party. The course was in good order. The totalisator handled £100,803 10s. compared with £89,507 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — Goodwood Handicap, one mile. —Lady Ridicule (Ryan) 1. Broad wood 2, Alartian Miss, and Prettyman (dead heat) 3. Also started: Bright Day, All'ort, Gold Jacket. Glenross, Tnahine, Brushwood Boy, Right and Left. Smoke, Tactician, Passionate, Snowsmock, Turn, Tresliani. W’hetunui. A\ r on by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 1.38 1-5. Sylvia Handicap, six furlongs.—Gold Acre (AY. Bngby) 1. Merry Daman 2, Oration 3. Also started : Anklet, Romantic, Star Stranger. The Alahdi, Abberfeldv. Judge’s Box, Rolymoiid, Queen Arch. AY’on by a neck, 2.Y lengths between second and third. Time, 1.14 3-5, . . ' Grandstand Handicap, li miles. — Landslide (AY. Bagby) 1, Polonett 2,

Gala Day 3. Also started: Surveyor, R-uapupu) Illumination, Musketoon, lionet ter. Tarlcton, Koval Present, Loyal Irish, Stork, Master Doon, Barometer, Par North, Glen Canny, Mount Marta, Tiesillia.ii. \\ on by a neck, a head between second and third. 'lime, 2.6 2-5. Royal Stakes/six furlongs. Runnynvede (11. Gray) 1. King’s Speech 2, Motley 3. Also stated: Inferno, Mimetic? Hyde Park. Niton by a Length and a half, two and axuilf lengths between Second and thirty, lime, 1.13 4-5. Auckland Hurdles. 2* miles. —Maunga (K S. iiagby) 1, Mia Bella 2, Miss Melva 3. Also started: Star land, Santiago, Explorer, Pine Arch, Tom Moore, Glenotus, Advent, -Capstar, Cool Stimulants, Te Tnlii, Irish Jigg, Vice Versa. Won by-two lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, 3.44. „ , County Handicap, six furlongs.— Fine Hi (Jones) 1, Siaosi 2, Dan Quin 3. Also started: ImciuS, Merit, Fool’s Paradise. Civility, Quinet.te, Degage. Heisler. Ilka, Ballvmov 11., Gold Pern, Jolly Gay. Won by two and a half lengths, a, neck between second and third. Time, 1.14. Auckland Plate, two miles.- —Gold Light (Waddel) 1, Town Bank 2, Ts Kara 3. Also started: Duo, Lady Rewa. Wen by three-quarters of a length, the sarrie distance between second and third. Time, 2.36. Grey Handicap, six furloilgs.—Princess Ronnie (R. Reed) 1, Pelham Kilris 3. Also started: Piquant, Daylight, Desert Glow, Archibald, Zanna. Transformer, Athenry, Drolatique. FanAbbey, YaquC Weka, Tuscan, Archeen, Cohesion. Curenform, Fiery Lady, Finmack, Tiki, King' Pot, Qmncoma, Quinsilia. Won by. a length, half a length between second and third, lime, 1.15.'

AIARTON MEETING

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. MARTON, Jan. 2. For the second day of the Marton meeting to-day splendid weather prevailed and the going was good. There was a good attendance. \\ . Bell, who rode Rangimoana in the Junction Plate, was suspended for three months for crossing. The totalisator handled £30,076, against £28,015 on the same day last year. The total for the meeting'was £68,403, against ,£64,916 last year. Results: — Junction Plate, five furlongs.—Mountain Jean (L. G. Morris) 1, Luxone 2, Rangimoana 3. Also started: Standard, Lieutenant Bill, Hineroa, Awa, Vuelta, Azecta, Red Head, Qlynipie, Newbury King, Yan Yeah. "Won by a head, a head between second and third. Time, .1.41-5. Second Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. —Bonny Rill (H. Gordon) 1. Mangawhero 2. Bonifant 3. Also started : Demand, Equitable, Night, Maidos, Mapio. Won by two lengths, a. length and a. half between second and third. Time, 2.51. Electric- Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Potoauui (J. Kami) 1, Fillette 2, Matin Bell 3. Also startedr-High-way, Hall-Mark, Peter Rosa, Vindictive, Panim, Spy. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.313-5. Aid worth Stakes, one mile and a distance. —Cleasanta (M. McDonald) 1, Santonin 2, Correspondent 3. Also started: Para, L’Amour, Helen Rufus. Won by a length, half a length between second and third.

Ladies’ Bracelet, eight furlongs and a half. —Glenidle (J. Morris) 1, Brigadier Bill 2, Haligan 3. Also started: Velvet King, Admiration, Oneroa, Coon Can. Won by eight lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.56.

Telegraph Handicap, six furlongs.— Master Sandstone (M. McDonald) 1, Startle 2, Snatcher 3. Also started: Santonio, Some Red, Wilderness. Won by-three lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 1.162-5. , Farewell Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Lucrative (R. Miles) 1, Ruby Ring 2, Regalo 3. Also started : Highflown, Pantagryel. Lake Urn, Black Rock, Newbury King, Modern, Miss Hupana. Won by a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.16 2-5. Turakinn Welter, seven furlongs.— Mart til la- (L. G. Morris) 1, Avonlea. 2. Master O’Rourke 3. Also started : Helen Rufus, Fillette, Mangawhero. Won bv two lengths, a. length between second and third. Time, 1.31 2-5.

NOTES AND:COMMENTS. (Bv Telegraph.—Special to Star.) MARTON, Jan. 2. The Marton meeting was concluded in ideal holiday weather. The track was much improved and the racing interesting. W. Bell, rider of Rangimoana in the Junction Plate, was suspended for three months for crossing. He has appealed. - , .Mountain Jean, a good favourite for the Junction Plate, was lucky' to win in a thrilling finish. She got away badly, so the fortunate run on the rails which won her the race equalised the early misfortune.. Luai'ne and Rangimoana led into - the straight, where Awa and Vuelta joined in, followed by Olympic. The favourite came through on the rails to beat Luarne by a head, with Rangimoana. half a length away third. Awa, Olympic and Vuelta were all close up. Bonnie Rill was allowed to pay a false price in the Second Hurdles, and led nearly all the way and won nicely from Mangawhero and Bonifant. Demand, Night, and Equitable finished next. The last-named, who was a hot favourite, gave a miserable display, and evidently it was not his day. Bonifant was again handled badly. Potoanui, ridden by J. R. Kami, won' the Electric Hack Handicap easily. Hall Mark, Panim. Fillette, and Matin Bell were in front in the early part, but Potoanui. who was fourth favourite, rail to the front in the straight and won by three lengths from the favourite (Fillette), with Matin Bell close up third, and Highway, Hall Mark, and Peter Rosa next.

Cleasanta, a good favourite for the Aldworth Stakes, waited on the field until the straight was reached, and then strode away to win by a length from Santonio. Correspondent, who was third, seemed to lie hampered a little in the straight. Helen Rufus, Para, and L’Amour were all dangerous at seven furlongs, lint- then petered out. Glenidle, with Mr. J. Morris up, proved much superior to the opposition in the Ladies’ Bracelet. Brigadier Bill, ridden by Mr. C.. L. Bull, was anchored by his 13 stone and less experienced rider. He was favourite, and Glenidle second choice, the pair carrying two-thirds of the total investments. . ■Master Sandstone had no difficulty in beating n better supported candidate in Startle in the Telegraph Handicap. Startle was a hot favourite. Master Sandstone jumped out first and was on the bit all the way, while Startle was kicked out to get within two lengths of him. Snatcher was finishinn- well in third place. J. Morris's stable provided the first, and second in the Farewell Hack Handicap, Ruby Ring, an odds-on

favourite, being easily beaten by Lucrative, who was at a liberal price. Megalo finished well in third place, just ahead of Highfiown, Black Rock and Modern. *

Martulla, was a good favourite in a one dividend field for the concluding event, Master O’Rorke being a decided second choice. The latter went away in the lead from Mangawhero and Martulla. The last-named was sent along, racing to the turn and soon headed Master O’Rorke, who faiL ed to respond at alf. Martulla went on to win decisively by a length from Avonlea, who was a length and a quarter in front of Master O’Rorke. Helen Rufus and Mangawhero were next. Helen R.ufus and Fillette were bracketed. The winner scored very comfortably. and Avonlea finished well after receiving none the best of the start.

AT lIAWKE’S BAY. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. HASTINGS, Jan. 2. Splendid weather and a great attendance again greeted the Hawke’s, Bay Jockey Club on the second day of its meeting. The sum of £21,894 was put'through the totalisator, as. against £17,077 last year, an increase of £4217. For. both days the machine totalled £47.532, compared with £36,817 last year, an increase of £10,715. Results: Aoteil Junipers’ Flat Handicap, one mile and one furlong.—Suspicion 1, Mostlicnes 2y Good Mark 3. Also started: Whariti,( Rebuff. Won by a length. Time, 1.57 4-5. Electric . Handicap. ' five furlongs. — Coot 1, Shake Hands 2, Iliwinui 3. Also started: Polyastra, Kilmere, Sunny Valley, Sasliam, Judiette, Damon. Won by half a length. Time, 1.3 2-5.. January Handicap, six furlongs and a half. —Simonette 1, Haurangi 2, Battle Knight 3. Also started: Grown Gem. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 1.2 2-5. Nursery Handicap, five furlongs. — -Muni 1, Penman 2, Addlepate 3. Also started: Tiega,- Purple Lilac, Butter Scotch, Plain Sailing. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.3 2-5. New Year Handicap, one mile and a furlong.—Dissertation 1, Lady Joyce 2, Festivity 3. Also started: Battle -Knight, Blissfulness, Theic, Crown Gem. Won bv a. length. Time, 1.55 1-5.

Omahu Handicap, one mile.—Mountain Top 1, Killock 2, .Coppfcr Nob 3. Also started: Pale Star, Call Boy, Dean Forest, Araliv. Won by a. neck. Time, 1.42 4-5. ' Mflfapivo Flying Handicap, six furlongs. —The Strand 1, Kenyon 2, Minstrel Boy 3. Also started: Zaza, Master Beckwith, White Ensign, Penadeniva, Wartona, Tutankhamen, Road Hog, Crown Lady, Selenite, Merry Sara. Won by half a length. Time, 1.15 3-5. Final Handicap, six furlongs.—Allmarimba 1, Simonette 2, Good Sport 3. Also started: Civilform, Matareka. Won by a neck. Time, 1.14 4-5.

WAIRARAPA MEETING. COSCLUDING DAY. MASTERTON, Jan. 2. The Wairarapa Racing Club’s summer meeting was concluded to-day in dull weather. The totalisator handled £18,702, against £17,200 last year. The grand total was £40,092. Results: . Tawaha- Hack Welter, seven furlongs. i —Tinohari (J. Olsen) 1, Bonomel 2, Gluement 3. Also . started : Ardfhinan, Hyania, Debate, Peach Brandy., Salaniis, Kyoto, Birthmark, Kilorum, Seakist. Won by two- and a half lengths, a nock between second and third. Time, 1.30 4-5.

Juvenile Handicap, five .furlongs. — Anthonie (Gunn) 1, Grand National 2, Sleet 3. Also started: Hynßfstrasfrn, Race Day,'Svfift, Cat Call, Rose Blossom, vAvazone, Altruda. Won by a length and a half, half a length between sceond'and third. Time, 1.2 3-5.

President’s Handicap, Sue mile and a distance.—Kilceit (L. Daly) 1. Stream 2, Kilfaire (bracketed with - the winner) 3. Also started: Merry Day, Happy Days, Little River, Aeriform.. Won by six lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.50 4-5. .. , Greytown Hack Handicap, five' fur-longs.-—Blonde (C. McGovern) 1 Lipsol 2, Westbroke 3. Also started : Glimpse, Subjection, Bonlita, La Reve, Gardant, Soh-ino. Sir Moment. Won by a length and a half, a head between second and third. Time, 1.15 2-5. Russell Handicap-, s ix furlongs.—Last Crust (J. Olsen) 1, Puketoi 2. Prince Hal 3. Also started. Imperial Spark, Lady Fingers, The Bolter. Won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, 1.15.

Camp Hack Handicap, one mile. — Jubilance (C. McGovern) and Gluement (W. Young") dead heat I.* Idanoe 3. Also started: Bonena, Blonde, All Gold, Bonnie Nurse, Daphne ■ Bruce. The third horse was three' lengths away. Time, 1.43 3-5. Waihenga Welter, seven furlongs. — The Tank (H. Stuart) 1, Pronto 2, Stream 3. Also started: Prince Hal, Pink Rose. Bonrina, Lady Gay, Comedy Prince. Won by two lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time. 1.30 2-5. Novice Hack Stakes, five furlongs.— Willow Wai (Gunn) 1, Red Glow 2, Seakist 3. Also started: Anthem, TTelen Winkie, Solfraid, The Trapper. Won by. three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.2.

A SHREWD OWNER.

The Aga Ivhau lias left England, 1 understand, for a long time, and pro poses visiting Madagascar and Africa He may not be back again before next June, but then I imagine lie wil be anxious to see liis colours carrier successfully by Zionist in the Derby Zionist is one of -a few two-year-olds who have not been defeated this year Picaroon and Saucy Sue (froin Manton), Diomedes and Priory Park (owned by a butcher), are the others Saucy Sue is a. filly, and will only be concerned with the One Thousahc Guineas and the Oaks, but a lot ,ol people are of the opinion that she is at present the best of her age. Diomedes, who- would probably beat anj of the others up to five furlong®, is not entered for the classics. . Hop could lie have been, when his origina owner bought him at the Dublin sales for something like 40 guineas! Bott Picaroon and Zionist have shaped like stayers in all their ra-ces, and t-hej are regarded as having the besf classic pretensions,, but the 70-year-old owner of Priory Park, whose onlj appearance was at Goodwood, where lie won in a canter from just a useful field, is confident that he will beat all the cracks. We shall see.. t A singlehorse proprietor in Ben.-Irish yon the Derby with Papyrus, and Charlie Howard, butcher, -believes that similai good fortune will come to him through Priory Park. Meanwhile the Aga Khan leaves behind „him iu t-liis country a powerful . stable nuclei “Dick” Dawson at Wlntcombe, and a stud that is likely to become the finest- in these isles under Captain Greel at The Ourragh, Ireland. ,; .It is reallj wonderful- that the Ago Ivhnii should bo at the head of the list of winning owners. Three years ago lie had but a few two-year-olds running for him here. His success lias been phenomenal—unprecedented—rbut his triumphs, I have no doubt, in the Years to come will.be still greater. He is not only a visionary in. the, sense- that he is looking far ahead, but he.- is practical above all things, and .realises that only the -.best, manged-- by the best, and raced on the best lines, car achieve the best-.

TROTTING. 1 CANTERBURY PARK RESULTS. CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 2. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s summer meeting’ was concluded, to-day in delightful weather. The totalisatorinvestments were £39,351, making£Bo.s6o 10s for the meeting/compared with £81,589 10s last year. Results: : Progressive Handicap, one mile and a half. —Master Ando (A. Hendricksen) 1, The Toff 2, Lottie Direct 3. Also started: Bonny Snec, Diameter, Queen Ida, Lady Fan, Dragoon Junior, Freeman, Corwar, Bingenette, St. Anthony, Tiny Moon. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3.33 3-5. , . . Prebbleton Handicap, one mile and •a half. —Black Admiral (M. B. Edwards) 1, Barcelona 2, Wainoni 3. -Also started: Nibbidard, Dandy Rose, Master Don, Guy Fawkes, Logan Holme,;: Albert Logan. Ocean Spray, Morning. . Glow, Henrv Tracey, Sea Pearl, Bruce, King Dillon, Golden Sun. Won by eightlengths, two lengths between, second and third. Time, 3.28 1-5.. .. , Park Handicap, two miles.—Ouimet (S. F. Robinson) 1, Away 2, Dalnahin© 3. Also started: [Partner/ TVaitaki Girl, Whispering Willie, Logaiiwood, Jack Potts, Dolly Dillon, Taraire. Won by a length, four lengths be-.' tween second and third. Time, 4.31. Hornby Handicap, two miles.—Proud. Ata (J. Deyell) 1,/Lackiewood .2, Audominion 3. Also started: Lady Irving, Lottie Direct, Wonder Why, The Toff, Ingle Bingen, Pieter Timmerman, Nelson Bell, Tiny Moon, Our Lady, Young Blake, Mangoutu, Marvin Junior, Pete Peter. Peter McKinney, First/Fashion. Won by four lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 4.42 4-5.-Selwyn Handicap, one mile and a quarter. —Loganwood (D. Withers) 1, Pedro Pronto 2, Dolly Dillon 3,<* Also started: Bonny Logan, Prince Derby, Vilo, Onyx, Great Hope, Sheik. Won by a head, six lengths between second and third. Time, 2.47. r Middleton Handicap, two miles. — Quiver (R. £ B. Berry) 1, George Grafton 2, Emus Logan 3. Also started: ,: Crusader. Oriole. Lord Clan/ Squatter, Annie’s Dream, Bon Sonty, The Rook, Stunt Artist, Choubra, Thixendale, Jim Logan, Rosie Nut. Won by" a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, 4.39 2-5. Telegraph Handicap, two miles. — Olive Huon (R. B. Berry) 1, Ben Ohau 2, Asturio 3. Also started: IrishWhispers, Teneriffe, Grand Denver: Coronel, Phil Smith, Goldstream, Bell Fashion, Trooper Dillon, Tobermory, Alto Chimes, Latona, Landlord. Won by four lengths, a head between second mud third. r Time, 2.15. s ..' Final Handicap., one mile. —Landlord ID. MeKendry) 1, Lightnin’ 2, Linden 3: Also started: Gleaming, Sir Henry, Emneror, Vera Logan, Ben Dillon. Waitaki Girl, Fancy Boy, Willie Logan. Delavan Quest, Prince Derby., "Won by a head, , the same distance between second and third. Time, 2.14 2-5.