RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 107, 6 April 1926, Page 10

RACING NEWS.

WAIRARAPA MEETING

DEGAGE WINS AUTUMN HANDICAP.

Per Press Association

MASTERTON, April 5

The Wairarapa Racing Club’s meeting concluded in glorious weather. Tho totalisator handled £22,752 10s, making a total for tho meeting of £42,880 10s, a decrease of £1351 10s. Results : MOItOA HACK WELTER, 7 furlongs. 3 Joyeuse (A. .Browne) 3 4 Black Mint 2 1 Red Fuchsia 3

Also started: 5 Molton, 4 Axle (coupled with Black Mint), 6 Outfit, 7 Ardfinnan, 2 To Wawana, 8 Master Peter, 9 Molto, 10 The Trapper. Won by a nose, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.28.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. 1 Archoen (E. Dunn) 1 4 Standard 2 2 l’erens 3 Also started: 5 Beaumont, 6 First Acre, 3 Morose, 8 Blondo, 7 Dubious. Won by a half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.13. JUVENILE HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. 6 Royal Game (Carroll) * 1 Hynanna (A. Stowe) * 2 Lucky Days ....'. 3 Also started: 2 David Garrick, 1 Hymill and Hymgrcat (coupled with Hynanna), 4 Direction 3 Miss Pat, 7 Theodolitefi 5 Silver Tray, 8 Jazzy. Tho third horse was threo lengths back. Time 60 4-ssecs. PAHAUTEA HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. 5 Tempean (S. Wilson) * 1 1 Tannadico 2 9 Gardenia 3 Also started: 2 Santa Fe, 7 Thomond, 10 Lady Ideal, 8 Lady Isinglass, 3 Strongholt, 4 Purseproud, 6 Grand National, II Trance. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.13 J. AUTUMN HANDICAP, 1 mile and a distance. 2 Dcgage (C. McGovern) 1 « 5 Do Luxe 2 7 Merry Day 3 Also started: 3 Opa, 4 Modern, 1 Archeen, C Sartv, 8 Westbroke, 9 Zero Hour. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.56. TAUHERENIKAU WELTER, 7 furlongs. 1 Filletto (C. Carmont) 1 4 Misgovern 2 2 Royal Diadem 3 Also started: 3 Agitato, 6 Printemps, 5 Princo Hal. Won length, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.27 3-5. ROTOTAWAI HACK HANDICAP, 1 mlc. 5 Idanoe (S. Wilson) 1 6 Pantagruel 2 1 King Broney 3 Also started: 3 Ivilorum, 4 Sir Monent, 7 Moutoa Lady, 2 Strongholt, 9 Sea lvist, 8 Kilminster. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.41.

FAREAVELL HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. 4 Peggy Ford (M. McDonald) 1 2 Hilcullus 2 3 Lady Spalpeen 3 Also started: 13 Air Line, 1 Carrigallen, 10 Doe, 9 Paraki, 6 Petal, 11 Penalty, 5 Red Glow, 8 Sir Lucullus, 7 Touchwood, 12 Tuition. Won by half a. length, a length between second and third. Time, 61 1-5.

BEAUMONT MEETING

DUNEDIN, April 5.

The Beaumont races were held in glorious weather to-day, before what Jooked like a record crowd. The totalisator handled £11,965, as against £11,689 last year. Results: Trial Plate, six furlongs.—4 Clarion (Adams) 1,2 Mudlark 2, 1 Purple Iris 3. Also started: 7 Mark Twain, 3 Ahuriri, 6 Countermove, 5 Claremour. Tune, 1.18. Beaumont Handicap, 7 furlongs.— 1 King Sol (Rask) 1; 6 Vice Grand 2, 2 Bloom 3. Also started: 3 Beauty Light, 4 Marmout. AVon easily. Time, 1.30 2-5. Dunkold Trot, 1) miles. —1 Wild Flight (Reid) 1, 3 Nihilist Jr. 2, 7 Scottish Minstrel 3. Also started: 12 Cocoa, 2 Dillon Blake, 4 Paymaster, 6 Golden Dawn, 10 Pore Pointer, 12 Cabin Spark, 11 Aard, 8 Heroweku, 13 Harrotha, 5 Shiela Fleetwood, 9 Coldstream Guard. Time, 3.37. Hack Welter, fivo furlongs—l Black Duko (Rask) 1,2 Arrowmir 2, 4 Clarion 3. Also started: 3 Clutha, 6 Overproof, 7 Mudlark, 8 Clothildo, 9 Happy Hawk, 5 Purple Iris, 10 Mark Twain. Time, 1.3. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—2 Bloom (Lloyd) 1, 4 Quick Form 2, 5 Marmont 3. Also started : 3 All British, 1 Hurdy Gurdy. Time, 1.16). Molyneaux Ilundicap, If miles. —3 King Sol (Anderson) 1, 5 Coastguard 2,2 All Stylo 3. Also started: 1 Courtly Rose, 4 Beauty Light, 6 Vice Grand, 7 Twinkle. Timo, 2.12. Electric Trot, 1 mile. —3 Golden Devon 1, 8 Honest Ned 2, 14 Prairie Chimes 3. Also started: 15 Red Chequer, 8 Jock’s Pal, 11 Massey Maid, 6 Paymaster, 10 Adamant, i Mayfair, 7 Britt Audubon, 5 Red Shiner, 2 Scottisli Minstrel, 13 Cocoa, 4 Heroweka, 9 Wild Flight, 16 Bonny Boy, 12 Coldstream Guard. Times, 2.23, 2.28 and 2.24. Railway Handicap, six furlongs.— 1 Buoyant (Patterson) 1,2 Arrowmir 2, 6 All British 3. Also started: 4 Quick Form, 5 Hurdy Gurdv, 3 Clutha, 7 Overproof, 8 Clothildo. Time, 1.17.

RIVERTON MEETING

EASTER HANDICAP TO FULL SAVING.

INVERCARGILL, April 5. The Riverton Racing Club’s annual meeting concluded in line weather. The track was holding. There wns a failattendance and the totalisator handled £19,163 10s, as against £35,852, making a total of £38,745, as against £47,236 last year. Results: —

PRESIDENT’S HACK HANDICAP, of

125 sovs. Ono mile. 2 Bilbo, 7.9 (N. Dwyer) 1 5 King Cup, 7.7 2 2 Solzie, 7.12 (coupled with Bilbo) 3

Also started: 1 Roman Archer, 4 Obligo. 6 Fairy Ring, 3 Highburn. AVon by a head, two lengths and a

half between second and third. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec. , OTAUTAU STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. About two miles. 3 Osterman, 9.12 (F. Langford) ... 1 I 2 Greenstone, 11.0 2 i 1 Kilkee, 11.3 3 I Also started: 4 Flag Lieutenant, 7 July Spark, 5 Mystic Boy, 6 De Cruse, 8 Grand Fleet. Won by eight lengths, twenty-five lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 36secs. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Eaton Bells, 8.7 (J. Andrews) ... 1 4 Ecuador, 8.4 2 7 Bugle Note, 7.7 3 Also started: 1 Warhaven, 3 Dancing Days l , 5 Valdamo, 6 Fulmar. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin ISsec. THORNBURY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Miss Winkie, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) ... 1 4 Irish, 8.5 2 2 Frivol, 8.6 3 Also started: 9 Schottischc, 6 Bran Pie, 8 Stiver Lining, 10 Quarrelsome, 7 French Bello, 5 Cassolette, 3 Flying Mist. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 19sec. EASTER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Nino furlongs. 2 Full Swing, 7.9 (H. Burns) 1 3 Geranial, 7.11 2 1 Circulation, 7.10 / 3 Also started: 5 Kilfane, 4 Francaiso. Won by a head, eight lengths between second and third.' Time 2min 1 3-ssec. Kilfane fell at the turn out of the straight. RIVERTON STEEPLECHASE, of 350 sovs. About two miles and a-half. 3 Undo Bob, 11.7 (J. Langford) ... 1 2 Frenchman, 11.3 2 4 Greenstone, 9.1 3 Also started: 1 Kipling, 8 Noble, 6 Mottle Drift, 7 Blazing Light, 5 Barrister. Won by a length, ten lengths between second and third. Time, 5 min. 29 3-ssec. WALLACE HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 Bilbo, 8.4 (J. Andrews) 1 1 Paris, 8.6 2 4 King Cup, 8.1 3 Also started: 2 Jack o’ Lantern, 6 Bran Pie, 5 Rippling Lake, 3 Vogue, 8 Flight. Won by a neck, five lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 34sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 4 Happy Days, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) ... 1 1 Soltoo, 8.4 * 3 Queen Balboa, 8.2 * *Dead heat. Also started: 2 Apache, 6 Kilbarry, 5 Obligio, 7 Soldier’s Pride. Won by a head. Time, lmin 45 4-ss'ec. KUMARA MEETING. GOOSESTEP WINS JUBILEE HANDICAP. GREYMOUTH, April 5. The Kumara Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held to-day in dull weather. There was a large attendance, and tho track ,vas holding. Tho totalisator handled £8175, as against £Bll3 last year. Results : Pioneers’ Handicap, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs.—4 Hallownoon, 7.9 (Stokes), 1; 2 Lord Leslie, 9.10, 2; 1 Marble Bar, 8.5, 3. Also started: 3 Barleycorn, 6 Gay Gauntlet, 5 Cash Box. Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Barleycorn fell and sprained a fetlock. Discovery Handicap, of 60 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—4 Big Push, 7.11 (L. Young), 1; Deep Drive, 9.12, 2; 2 Uleaborg, 8.5, 3. Also started: 1 Some Abbey, 3 Flying Master, 6 Observer, 7 The Reaver. Won by a head, a length between second and third. GOLDFIELDS JUBILEE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and aquartcr. 3 Goosestop, 8.6 (Gunn) 1 2 Para, 8.12 2 1 Prince J/’erouz, 9.3 3 Also started: 4 Guncase, 5 Steel Bar. Won by a length and a-half, a length between second and third. Borough Handicap Trot (saddle), of 65 sovs. One mile. —1 Trimmer, scr. (R. Wilson), 1; 9 Sedmere, 120yds. behind, 2; 1 Glide, scr., 3. Also started: 7 Clarico Wood, 3 Logan Spec, 5 Prince Mac, 4 Dillon AY ay, 6 Miss Chancellor, 8 Velocity. AVon by livo lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2min. 35 3-ssec. Dillman’s Handicap, of <0 sovs. Six furlongs and a-half. —2 Hallownoon, 7.9 (Shaw), 1; 1 Prince Charleroi, 9.0, 2; 4 Flying Master, 7.12, 3. Also started : 3 John Dix. AA on by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 27sec. Casliman Handicap, of Six furlongs.—3 Big Push, 7.11 (L. Young), 1; 1 Marble Bar, 8.5, 2; 4 Calm Eve, 7.7, 3. Also started: 1 King Cheops, 5 Casliman. AVon by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 20sec. Miners’ Handicap Trot, of 6o sovs. Ono mile and a-half.—l Trimmer, scr. (It AVilson), 1; 2 Kreisler. 96yds. behind, 2; 4 Glide, scr., 3. Also started: 6 Ocean Whispers, 8 Prince Mam 3 Miss Chancellor, 7 Velocity, 5 Sedmore. AVon by five lengths, two lengths between second and third. Kumara Welter Handicap, of i 5 sovs. Seven furlongs.—4 Rapid Rose, 9.0 (D. Gunn), 1; 5 North Inch, 9.0, 2 • 2 Tenterfield, 10.0, 3. Also started: 3 Counter Attack, 1 Caliburn. AVon by a nose, two lengths between second and third. AVEIGHTS FOR AVONDALE. AUCKLAND, April 5. The following weights have been declared for tho Avondalo Jock Club’s autumn meeting. Oakley Hack Handicap, of 200 sovs. One mite.—Gauntlet, Chairman 9.0, Rowley 8.11, Quincoma 8.9, Rahepoto, New Moon 8.2, Brushwood Boy, Aurumavis 8.1, Glenidlo, Quiiisillia, Mountain Ore 7.12, Pita 7.11, Adi Vunivola, Royal Form 7.10, AVenday 7.8, Killute 7.7, Kawini 7.5, Nucleus, Lady Giissas 7.3, Appellant, Royal Fame 7.1, Hangawera, Monday, Golden Autumn, Knighthood, Blue Sky, Zanna, Marble Mount, Dress Circle, Wiltshire, Luxurious, Hoinai, Irish Jig, ltangatahia 7.0. Chevalier Hack AY’elter Handicap, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—YVliito Fang 10.7, Chairman 10.2,' llipon Abbey 9.13, Quincoma, Highilown 9.11, Rahepoto 9.4, Quinsillia, Ruffles 9.0, Pita, 8.13, Royal Form 8.12, Moveelish 8.11, Piton, Kingficld, Killute 8.9, Quinvardia 8.8, Lady Giissas, Nucleus 8.6, Judge’s Box 8.2, AA r eka, AVinsomo Boy 8.1, Genotra, Letter of Credit, Comet King, Norma Talmadge, Zanna, Cocoanut, Odd Sox, Lusea, Gold Mint, Some Lady, Yaqui, Serang, King Sol-

wyn, Tago San, Dress Circle, San Quin, Orma, Narcosis, Thursby, Luxurious, Night Comet, Killotee, Praiseworthy 8.0.

Railway Handicap, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs.—Sun Up 9.0, Royal Blood 8.12, Cawnporo 8.10, King Merv 8.9, York Abbey 8.2, Oration 8.1, Pelham 8.0 Le Choucas 7.12, Merry Damon, Heisler 7.11, King Pot 7.10, Day Guard, King Lu 7.8, Finolli 7.7, King’s Speech 7.6, Alfort Irapuka, AVillow AY’ai, Merry Jest 7.4, Eli Timi 7.2, Master Doon, Dan Quin, Killocra, Quinette, Appellant 7.0. Titirangi Welter Handicap, of 250 oovs; ono mile: Tall Timber 9.11, Joy Ride 9.5, King Lu 9.4, Zircon, Gold Jacket, Little River 9.0, Uralla, Eh Timi 8.11, Ring the Bell, Mangatoetoo, Mosaic 8.10, Estlionia, Irapuka, Prince Abbey, Nipj>y, Right and Left 8.9, Crossfiro 8.8, Quincoma, Royal Present, Potoanui 8.7, Miss Egypt 8.6, Queen Arch, Curraghmore 8.4, Trcsillian, Gay Comet, Exactly, Auruimivis, Queen Emerald, Gold Fern, Lucy Glitters, Lord Bruce, Sir Archie, Pompey. Bay Dighton 8.0.

Maiden Plate Handicap, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs: Lomint 9.0, Coconut 8.9, Bahama, Suila, Harbour View, Golden Krist 8.5, Stormy, To Koroke, Sea Comet, Homai, Bizarro, Tapulii, Schorr. Salamander, Tago San, Memoir, Arclieno, Larcosia, The Drifter, Thursby, Odd Sox 7.11, Cui Bono, Orma, Alonsoa 7.9.

Hobsonville Handicap Hurdle Race, of 300 sovs; one mile and three-quar-ters: Peter Maxwell 11.4, Archibald 10.11, Little Rivor 10.9, Prince Rufus 10.7, Black Cruiser, King’s Guard, Kawa 10.6 j Askari 10.4, Explorer 10.1, Miss Melva 10.0, Bustler 9.12, Mahgoloiro 9.11, Peter Amans, Bourn, Tinokaha 9.8, Kendal, Bright Light 9.6, Karamu 9.4, Pendennis 9.3, Daddy’s Girl 9.2, Ivamehameha, Pukebuia 9.0.

Foley Memorial Handicap, of 700sovs; one milo and a-quartcr: Income 9.6, Musketoon 9.4, Lady Ridicule, Ruapapa 8.7. Surveyor 8.6, Town Bank, Sun Up, Polonett 8.5. The Thom 8.2, Mask 8.1, Hipo 7.13, Desert Glow, Princess Ronnie 7.10, Gala Day, Phoenix Park 7.9, Scat 7.8, Spoony, Transformer 7.6, Tall Timber 7.4, Crossfiro, Charlady, Mangatoetoe, Gauntlet, Gold Jacket, Passionate, Barometer, Sleepy Sol, Mosaic, Automne, Appellant, Royal Present, Curraglimore. Miss Vera, Lord Star, Uralla. Master Doon, Muscari, Raceful, Nippy 7.0.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY CUP AVON BY MURRAY KING.

SYDNEY, April 5

For the second day of the A.J.C. autumn meeting the attendance was 80,000. There was brilliant sunshine, and tho track was in good order. The feature of tho day was tho win of Murray King in the Sydney Cup, after ail exciting race, in which the winner led all the way. After passing the stand in tho first round, Pilliewinkie ocupied a prominent position till epassing tho four furlongs post, when he dropped back. Heroic ran a fine race lying handy all the time. He made a great finishing run, but was unable to get through. On the report of the veterinary surgeon, the stewards rejected Royal Tea’s entry for the Easter Stakes, as he is suffering from a skin disease. In the Flying Handicap Father’s Voice, Mars and Bathos were never prominent. The last-named was slow leaving tho barrier. Horoscope was always well back in the High-weight Handicap. Results:

FLYING HANDICAP, of 8 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Mr C. B. Kellow’s b li Metellus, Valais —Averse, 4yrs, 9.0 ... 1 Messrs Clark and Tait’s Return,

6.9 1 Mr A. E. Young's Loyal Merv, 7.5 3 Twenty-one started. Golden Voice, Father’s \ 7 oice, Valiant and Bairn made the early running, but Metellus came up quickly and won by half a neck. Time, 1.13).

EASTER STAKES, of six sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added. For two-year-olds. Seven furlongs. Mr H. S. M. Simpson’s hr f Roseneath (Absurd-Rose Queen), 8.0 1 Defy, 8.0 2 Poivanga, 7.6 3 Ten started. Calmest led into the straight. In a close finish Roseneath won by a length and a-half ; a length between second and third. Time, 1.27).

SYDNEY CUP, of 30 sovs each, with 6000 sovs added, and gold cup value 200 sovs. Two miles. Messrs Gorman and Gaffney’s hr g Murray King (Comedy KingLady Cantala), syrs, 7.2 (McNamara) ~ 1 Mr B. Chaffey’s Caserta, 8.4 (Tooliey) 1 2 Mr Sol. Green’s Naos, 6.7 (Hunter) 3 Tho non-starters were: Te Monanui, Confusion, Virgin Gold and Tibbie. Heroic was slow to start, but was running second to Murray King passing the stand. Pilliewinkie ran to second place going out of tho straight, and maintained that position till leaving tho back stretch. Entering the straight Murray King led from Naos, Dion, Pilliewinkie, Tookarby, Shrapnel and Heroic. In a very exciting finish Murray King gained the verdict by half a neck, Naos a head behind Caserto. Time, 3.26.

FIRST STEEPLECHASE, of 2 sovs each, with 750 sovs added. About two miles and a-quarter. Prince Arim, 9.0 1 Minterne, 12.5 2 Mumblebone, 9.0 8 Ten started. Minterne led early, but jumped badly. Prince Arim took tho lead going up the back, and in a close finish had half a length, to spare. Time, 4.393. Mendit and Goonnpa lost their riders.

FIRST NURSERY HANDICAP, of 8 sovs each, with 1000 sovs added. Six furlongs. First Division. Quince, 6.10 •••" ••• •; 1 Military Lady, 7.5 2 Kapuyu, 7.10 8 Thirteen started. Quince was always in front from Suggrupho and Persuasion, and in a close finish won by a neck. Time, 1.15.

Second Division. Count Richmond, 6.13

Eborma, 6.11 Mooch Along, 7.7 3 Fourteen started. Aina, Count Richmond, and Golden made tiie early running. Count Richmond led into the straight, and won by three lengths. Time, 1.14).

HIGH-AVEIGHT HANDICAP, of 8 sovs ouch, with 1000 sovs added. One milo. Mr C. P. AVilson’s hr f Gaelic Maid (Tressady—Gaelic Lass), 4yrs, 8.9 1

Mr E. Keys’s Night Heron, 8.12 ... 2 Mr T. V. Dangar’s Hop-picker, 8.8 3 Twenty-four started. The winner was always in tho main hunch, and won by a neck. Time, 1.39). —Press Association. GREAT EASTERN STEEPLECHASE. ADELAIDE, April 5. The Great Eastern Steeplechase resulted : Mount Cooper 1 Merry Mac 2 Havona 3 Twelve started. Won by six lengths. Time, 6.30). —Press Association. OUT FOR LIFE. EIGHT U.S.A. TURF MEN. LEXINGTON (Kentucky), March 22. Four leading jockeys, threo owners, and ono trainer have been ruled off for life. It is the most drastic and sensational punishment ever meted out by Die Kentucky Racing Commission, and tho action was taken after long investigation of “fixed” races last season. Tho method of crookedness was invariably the same,. The riders were paid when they pulled their mounts, allowing others to win. MORE SCANDAL. NEW YORK. March 24. Kentucky’s great racing scandal, as a result of which four jockeys, three owners, and a trainer wore disqualified for life, has started new investigations on tho tracks of other States, and new sensations are expected, with a dozen more jockeys and owners ruled off. Betting commissioners in Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia claim that they liavo been swindled out of millions in tho last five years. These big poolroom owners knew something was wrong, hired detectives, and then forced the racing authorities to take action. One turf commissioner said: “More than a year ago I ascertained that certain jockeys were fixing races. I handled wagers laid by jockeys themselves, and knew something must be wrong. Horses that never figured in the betting wero beating favourites. YVhen a race is run on its merits tho fiercentago is always in favour of tho ayer and against tho player.” PAT DONOGHUE’S WIN. HOW HE BEAT THE FAVOURITE. LONDON, March 24. King of Clubs, the winner of the Lincolnshire Handicap to-day, was ridden by Pat Donoghue, the diminutive son of the famous jockey Steve Donoghue. The tiny lad’s mount was a 100 to ono chance, and amid tense excitement he defeated the 9 to 2 favourite Zionist by a head, although the Aga Khan’s horse was ridden by the smart apprentice Smirke. There were 26 runners, and Vesington Star, who started at 25 to 1, was a length away third. Steve Donoghue rode Augeia, a 33 to 1 chance, who finished last. Sir Charles Hyde’s Dignity, ridden by Frank Dempsey, went out at 20 to 1 and finished seventh. King of Clubs, as his weight and the odds against him indicated, had been a poor performer. He is a six year-old, who at four years won three sprint races, and last season did not improve on this form. Zionist, who had been favourite for some time, has added to the Aga Ivhan’s long list of seconds in important races. Chaucer, sire of Lavendo, winner of tho Caulfield Cup, and of Bowman and grandsire of The Night Patrol, died in England in February. He was 26 years old. A son of St. Simon, he won £5663 in stakes, capturing the Liverpool Cup (twice) and the Gimcrack Stakes. His best son was Steadfast, winner of £26,363 in stakes and siro"of The Night Patrol and other good performers. Chaucer was by St. Simon, from Canterbury Pilgrim, by Tristan, lip to the end of last year ho had sired 178 winners in England, of 309 races, and £151,837 in stakes. Chauqer was tho sire of the imported horse Arrowsmith, a good winner on the New Zealand turf. TROTTING THE HAYVEItA MEETING. PETERYVAH IVINS WAIMATE HANDICAP. Per Press Association. HAYVEItA, April 5. The Hawcra Trotting Club’s annual meeting was concluded to-day in dull but fine weather. There was a largo attendance and the track was in good order. The totalisator handled £23,071, as against £20,647 on the corresponding day of last year, making a total of £44,285 10s for the meeting, as against £36,765 last year. Results : TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs, 8.45 class; one milo and ahall. 9 Goldfinch, 48yds bhd (P. Rogers) 1 6 Karina, 48yds bhd 2 17 Beatty, 48yds bhd 3 Also started: 5 Nollid, 11 Lou Pronto, 18 Signor, 1 All Fours, 16 Roamer, 10 Lina Dillon, 7 Sylvie Logan, 12 Golden Stone, 8 Men, 14 Cc Advanceur, 2 Mary Audubon, 4 Little Huia, 3 Bell Deal, 17 Gladys Cole, 15 lirsulino. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, 3.38. OHAWE HANDICAP (harness), of 140 sovs, for unhoppied trotters, 3.51 class; one mile and a-half. 14 Bryon Bingen, scr (C. 01liver) 1 2 Raima, 60yds bhd 2 1 Peterson, 132yds bhd 3 Also started: 16 Mangamako, 12 Roma Bmgen, 5 Miss Native, 1 Petroleuse, 6 Mollie Park," 15 Dentistry, 3 Miss Leda, 4 Tui Bells, 11 Vanity

Boy, 8 Molly Audubon, 13 Lobster, 9 Tiki, 7 Peter McDonald, 10 Some Jazz. Won by a head, six lengths between second and third. Time, 3.39. WAIMATE PLAINS HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs, 4.42 class; two miles. 2 Peterwah, 48yds bhd (R. Fiskin) 1 12 Reliance, 12yds bhd -2 8 Master Councillor, 60yds bhd 3 Also started: 10 Concertina, 9 Grey Peter, 7 Bingen Star, 3 The Pointer, 1 The Shrew, 11 Grattan Thorpe, 16 Rua Pere, 4 Kokiritca, 15 Respect, 6 Daphne Wildwood, 13 Betty Moko, 14 All Bell, 5 Goldman. Won by half a iength, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 4.55 1-5.

PATEA HANDICAP (saddle), of 200 sovs, 3.5 class; one mile and aquarter. 5 Oleda, 12yds bhd (R. McMillan) 1 15 Ce Advanceur. scr 2 3 Gladys Cole, 36yds bhd . ... 3 Also started: 1 Reveille, 9 Bright Light, 8 Jingle Bells, 4 Item, 4 Great Kevin, 4 Wee Thorpe, 11 Grattan Thorpe, 7 Bell Dial, Bluo Glen, 2 Taipari, 3 Lady Ballin, 10 Caprice, 6 Marv Brown, 16 Hokora, 14 Priscilla Dean, 13 Master Grattan, 12 Lord Minto. ]\Yon by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 3.1. KAPUNI HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs, 3.39 class; one mile and a-lialf.. 1 Gold Dial, 24yds bhd (G. Williams) 1 9 Lottie Advance, 72yds bhd .. 2 4 Makauri Belle, 12yds bhd ... 3 Also started: 5 Ursuline, 3 Goldfinch, 8 Hope Dillon. 6 Ajax, 7 Bioolour, 10 Huon Grattan, 2 Van Cap. Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 3.36. OPUNAKE HANDICAP (harness), of 230 sovs.; unhoppled trotters; 5 class- Two miles. 1 The Tigor, 24yds. behind (A. Pringle) 1 8 Some Jazz, 132yds. behind 2 3 My Junior, 108yds. behind 3 Also started: 11 Vanity Boy, 9 Mollio Audubon, 6 Hardy Grattan. 12 Lobster, 10 Laurier, 7 Tiki, 2 Peter McDonald, 5 Plunder, 4 Grace Grattan. Won by two lengths, a neck be-

tween second and third. Tune, 4min 55 3-ssec.

KAPONGA HANDICAP (harness), of 230 sovs.; 4.50 class. Two miles;

8 Lottie Advance, 48yds. behind (M. Ivearns) I 6 Van Cap, 144yds. behind - 1 Uncle Bert, 36vds. behind 3 Also started : 8 Lady Ballin 'Jiracketed with the winner), 6 Moko Chief (bracketed with Cap), o van Rich -2 Speed King, 3 Jean Darling, 10 Gold Dial, 9 Master Cue 4 Sparkling Chimes, 7 Reliance. Wen by three-quarters of a length, half «i length between second and third. Time, 4min. 46 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 230 sovs. ; 2.22 class. One mile. 2 The Pointer, 24yds. behind (R. McMillan) 1 1 Typist, scr 12 Uramic, scr Also started: 4 Dillon’s Pride, 3 Grey Peter, 5 Rockaway, 2 Signorella (bracketed with .winner), 10 Moko Pete, 8 Grattan Thorpe, 6 Mahon’s Day 13 Profiteer, 7 Why Worry, 9 Peterwah, 11 Goldman, 14 Rua Pere. Won by a length, neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 20sec.