SATURDAY’S RACES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 270, 14 October 1929, Page 9

SATURDAY’S RACES.

MEPEISANT WINS DUNEDIN GUINEAS. RAND WICK PLATE TO NIGHTMARCH.

The Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting was concluded at Wingatui on Saturday when Meprisant won the Guineas, while the Ranfurly Handicap went to Celerity 11. At the A.J.C. meeting at Randwick the New Zealand horse Nightmarch again demonstrated his brilliancy by winning the Randwick Plate. DUNEDIN’S CLUB’S MEETING.

milo and a quarter.—Jen, Delude 10.8, Revel, Rakauponga 10.1, Wilmoreana 10.0, Birkbeck 9.13, High Heather 9.8, Gold Medal, Te Arakura 9.0.

DUNEDIN, Oct. 12. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting was concluded in fine but dull weather with a large attendance. The totalisator handled £26,014 compared with. £20.611 on the second day last year, making £43,268 for the meeting compared with £34,818 last year. Details are as follow: — WAIKARI HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a-half. 5 Mr W. Renwick’s Beauty Light, 9.13 (G. Salt) 1 2 Mr W. Hazlett’s Taramoa, 9.3 i ... 2 6 Mr H. Mountney’e Guncase, 10.3 ... 3 Also started: 4 Kapuna 10.12, 1 Rangatahi 10.11, 3 Antrim Boy 10.3, 7 Rag lag 9.0, 8 All Smiles 9.0. Won by half a length, with a length and a half between second and third. Rangatahi was favourite. All Smiles lost its rider and Antrim Boy fell. Time, 2min. 47 l-ssec. KAIKORAI HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., One mile. 3 Dr. Rogers’s Sailing Home, 7.7 (A. Eastwood) 1 8 Mr G. R. Hunter’s Toperc, 7.7 ... 2 2 Mr A. H. Fisher’s Tembroney, 9.0 ... 3 Also started: 1 Town Major 8.10, 6 Lucky Light 8.10, 9 Royal Flower 8.0, 5 Salmo Salar, 4 Some Toff 7.13, 7 Dumblane, 12 Crossbow 7.11, 10 Fallow, 11 Battlo Screen, 13 Bellicose 7.7. Won by a neck, with a nock between second and third. Some Toff wa» close up fourth. Time, lmin. 42sec.

Waipawa County Handicap, of 200 sovs. One mile. —Queen’s Choice 9.3, Mountain Heath, High Court 8.2, Break o’ Day 8.1, Zippor 8.0, Gold Bag 7.5, Chopin, Grand National, Revel 7.0.

SHORTS HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six' furlongs. _ | 3Me W. Gardiner’s Waving Corn, 7.6 ' (A. Eastwood) I 1 Mr J. Lindsay’s Meadow Lark, 8.1 ... 2 4Mr M. Greenslade’s Francolin, 7.6 3 Also started: 5 Black Duke 8.10, 2 Royal Saxon 8.4, 6 Aspiring 7.7. Won by two lengths, a short length between second and third. Black Duke was fourth. Time, lmin. 14 l-sscc. RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 250 eovs. ; One mile. 3Mr A. Chisholm’s Clerity 11., 8.5 (A. I E. Ellis) 1 1 Mr P. Hogan’s Night Lad, 7.0 ... 2 7Mr J. Trengrove’s Narrative, 7.5 ... 3

Also started: 2 Pink Note 9.3. 6 Taboo 7.11, 9 Royal Game 7.9 and Black Mint 7.8, bracketed, 4 Money Mine 7.8, 8 Wingatuij 5 Evening 7.0. Won by a nose, with a length between second and third. Pink Note was fourth. Time, lin. 40 2-ssec. DUNEDIN GUINEAS, of 500 sovs. One

mile. 2 Mr G. Murray Aynsley’s Meprisant, 8.10 (B. Morris) ... 1 6 Mr H. Diver’s Stealth, 8.10 2 1 Mr G. Gould’s Dutch Money, 8.5 ... 3 Also started: 6 Blue Metal, 7 Gold Tinge 8.10, 4 Disorder, 3 Flair 8.5. Won by a noee, with five lengths between second and third. Flair was fourth. Time, 1.41 3-5.

DOMINION HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Four furlongs. 5 Mr D. P. Wilson’s Kerbside, 7.9 (T. Metcalf) 1 1 C. G. Dalgety’s Spoon, 8.2 2 4Mr B. S. Irwin’s Tracsono, 7.10 ... 3 Also started: 1 The Geisha 7.8, bracketed with Spoon, 3 A 1 Jolson 8.1, 2 Red Royal 8.4, 7 Banderilla 8.3 J, 9 Tarquinins 8.0, 6 Countermarch 7.12,"8 Rosy Morn, 10 Paryeia 7.8. Won decisively by six lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Riosy Morn was fourth. Time, 49 3-ssec.

TELEGRAPHIC HANDICAP, of 175 sovs.

Seven furlongs. 1 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Circulation, 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2 Mr W. Croesan’s Glenrowan, 8.0 ... 2 9 Mr D. Meesant’s Martis, 8.4 3 Also started: 5 Royal Game 9.5, 6 Membo 8.11, 3 Coomassie 8.6, 4 Sudden Storm 8.4, 7 First Raid 8.2. Won by a nose, with a head between second and third. Membo was another head away fourth. Time, 1.30. CLARENDON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs Six furlongs. 3 Mr D. P. Wilson’s Assemble, 8.2 (P.

Powell) 1 IMrG. A. Kain’s Inevitable. 8.10 ... 2 4 Messrs Lindsay and Smith’s Ell Boa, 9.4 ... ... 3

Also started: 7 Red Boa 9.7, 8 Mount Boa 9.4, 2 Desert Song, 6 Straightcourse 8.5, 9 Crossbow 8.6, 10 Bellbird 8.2, 5 Jock o’ Hazeldean 8.1 and Solumuri 7.11 bracketed, 14 Arrogant 8.1, 12 Com Queen, 11 Maretta 7.9, 13 Rastus 8.2. Won well by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Jock o’ Hazeldean was fourth. Time, 1.16.

WAIPAWA WEIGHTS. Per Press Association. NAPIER, Oct. 12. The following handicaps have been declared for the Waipawa County Racing Club’s meeting on Ootober 28:— Jumpers’ Flat Race, of 120 sovs. One

Homewood Hack Handicap, of 85 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Repay 9.0, Taranto 8.13, Mothplanc 8.8, Chopin 8.5, Wilmoreana 8.0, Birkbeck, The Mug 7.12, Sandburr 7.8, Highland Mystery, Royal Spark, Flake White 7.7.

Ep6om Handicap, of 70 sovs. One milo and a quarter.—Grand National 11.11, Revel 11.8, Wilmoreana 11.7, Moepai 11.2, High Heather 11.0, Gold Modal, Te Arakura 10.7.

Railway Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Kaihoro 9.0, Zippor 8.13, Sylvan Doll 8.4, Mountain Heath 8.3, Brown Sugar 7.13, Mothplane 7.3, Chopin, Moepai, Crown Jest 7.0.

t Hack Flying Handicap, of 80 3ovs, Six furlongs.—Sylvan Dell 9.0, High Society 8.9, Taranto 8.8, Repay 8.6, Mothplane, Te Awaha 8.0, Kahu Ariki 7,8, Grand National 7.7; The Mug, King Manu 7.3. Transact, Flake White 7.0. WAHCATO HUNT HANDICAPS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Oct. 13. The following woights for the Waikato Hunt Club's annual meeting on October 28 have been declared : j Maiden Huntors’ Steeplechase, of 150 sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Fox-hound 11.7, A 1 11.7, Roger 11.7, Nihob 11.7, Haercmai 11.7, Tana 11.1, Glen Albyn g. 11.0, Townsman 11.0, Yum Yum 11.0. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, of 150 sovs. One milo and a-quartcr. —Democratic 12.3, Pompoius 12.1, Calitho 11.11, Waitaunaha 11.11, Fair Abbey 11.2, Luminary 11.2, Master Rolcy 11.2, Archangel 10.9, Omeo 10.9, Foxhound 10.9, To Kawana 10.7, Just Comet 10.7, Townsman 10.7, Solamo 10.7, Waiau Lady 10.7, Kalintha 10.7, Yum Yum 10.7, Gay Comet 10.7, I.uccss 10.7, Taimai 10.7, Bardowie Handicap, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs and a-half. —Valroe 9.0, Some Lady 9.0, Patoro 8.9, Flapperette 8.9, Abbey Queen 8.7, Parfait Amour 8.7, Norval Tea 8.7, Oscar 8.7, Tasty 8.0, Lord Hopetown 8.0, Fraser 8.0, Ruby Dawn 8.0, Dainty Arch 8.0, Otranto 7.11, Cruna’s King 7.11, Master Amour 7.11, Welcome Boy 7.11, Valkyrian 7.11, Wake 7.11, Irish Comet 7.11, Yal Simon 7.11, Tuku 7.11, To Hoia 7.11, Gastronomy 7.11, General Latour g. 7.11, Joy Girl 7.11, Miss Comet 7.11, Mintfo 7.11, Sassan 7.11, Lady Sister 7.11, White Town 7.11, Fancy Lulu 7.11, Antique 7.11, Good Fellow 7.11, Prairio King 7.11, Marechat 7.11, Volimond 7.11, Bello Star 7.11, Call 7.11, Gay Caballero 7.11 Hunters’ Hurdle Handicap, of 300 sovs. About one mile and three-quarters.—Demo-cratic, Importer 10.11, Pikimai, Waitaunaha 10.5, Fair Abbey, Soami, Master Roley, Calithe 9.10, Mashoor, Archangel, Omeo 9.3,. Luminary, Night Comet, Bracken Abbey, Te Kawana, Marita, Raiti Hiki, Foxhound, Town Rambler, Spalpiko 9.0. Members’ Memorial Handicap, of 335 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Paganelli 9.10, Prodice 8.13, Flying Juliet, Lady’s Boy 8.4, High Pitch 8.3, Desert Glow 7.13, Wenday, Kingfield 7.3, Prince Lu, Liaison, Black Maire, Gold Rain, Glonstar 7.0. Bollard Memorial Handicap, of 300 60vs. Six furlongs and a half. —Pegaway 9.9, Lady’s Boy 8.12, Awarere 8.5, Taku Tama 7.9, Value 7.6, Kingfield 7.5, The Begum, Town Bird, Leitrim, Archeon, Air King 7.1, Hakanoa. Tinokoa, Macroom, Sir Russell, Joy Girl, The Jack Jumper, Valroe, Prince Lu 7.0. Waikato Hunt Club Steeplechase, of 650 sovs. About three miles. —Pompeius, Birkbeck, Ramhlin’ Kid, Star of the East 11.2, Importer 10.7, Ponjola, Sunart 10.6, Waitaunaha, Pikimai. Askari, Sea Comet 10.1, Rahepoto 10.0, Mashoor, Boomerday 9.6, Calitho 9.4. Lucullent, Hazeburn 9.2, Soami, Al. King Fame, Lucess, Marita 9.0. Bruntwood Hack Race Handicap, of 150 sovs. One mile.—Whaka King 9.3, Hakanoa 9.0, Unoco 8.7, Some Lady, Cybelo 7.12, King’s Guard 7.11, Aopellant 7.10, Loving Cup, Always, General Latour g., Miss Comet, Monday, Tuku 7.0.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE A.J.C. MEETING. ANOTHER WIN FOR NIGHTMARCH. SYDNEY, Oct. 13. The A.J.C. was favoured with fine weather and a large attendance for the concluding day of its spring carnival at Randwick on Saturday. The track was 6low, this being due to the recent wet weather. The New Zealand horse Green Linnet received pronounced • support from her connections in the Canonbury Stakes, but ran poorly and finished at the rear of the field. First Acre made a splendid bid for victory in the Waverley Hanadicap, but weakened in the final strides, losing the race by half a head. The steeplechaser Home Made appeared a possibility for his race, but he hit several fences in the latter stages of,'the race, causing him to weaken at the finish. Nightmarch established himself as a great horse by brilliantly capturing the Randwick Plate. Running last for most of the journey, he came in the final strides and smothered the opposition, gaining the verdict by two lengths. David’s Day, winner of the Canonbury Stakes, was foaled from Frosty Morn, who was presented by the New Zealand sportsman, Mr W.

G. Stead, to Mr Otway Falkiner, hie present owner. Hi 3 sire is David. New Zea-land-bred horses yesterday also filled the first three places in the Waverley Handicap. That well-known performer Stony was killed in tho Dpwling Steeplechase. Results: — CANONBURY STAKES, of 15 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added. For unplaced two-year-olds. Special weights. Five furlongs. David’s Day, 8.2 (Munno) 1 Vcilmond, 8.5 2 Tartana, 8.0 3 Fifteen started, including Green Linnet. David’s Day and Green Linnet were the smartest away, from Legislator and Alberic. Turning for home, Tartana showed tho way to David’s Day, Green Linnet, Rosendo and Legislator. David’s Day took charge at the distance, and won comfortably by half a length. Time, 1.3 J. WAVERLEY HANDICAP, of 5 sovs. each with 1000 sovs. added. One milo and three-quarters. King Conrad, 6.7 (Porcival) 1 First Acre, 8.5 (Webster) 2 Papatu, 8.5 (Denham) 3 Thirteen started. Out of the straight Gay Monk and First Acre showed from King Conrad and New Sweet. At tlfe mile New Sweet had charge from Papatu, First Acre and Sunfiare. Passing tho half-mile Papatu and New Sweet were together from King Conrad, First Acre, Lady Clara, and Inducement. First Acre took command at the distance, closely followed by King Conrad, and after a keen struggle King Conrad gained the verdict by half a head. Time, 3.6 J. CHESTER HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Bonnie Marjorie, 8.0 (McCarten) ... 1 King’s Arms, 8.12 ... , 2 Venotian Lady ’ 3 Tiventy-one started. Brockway was first to show out from Margaret Hal, Boss Poppy and Black Douglas. Margaret Hal ran to the front at the half-mile and led into the straight from Gun Club, Boss Poppy, Venetian Lady and Bonnie Marjorie. Finishing smartly, Bonnie Marjorie got up in time to snatch a victory by a neck. Time, 1.133. DOWLING STEEPLECHASE, of 2 sovs. each, with 600 sovs. added. About three miles. Myan, 9.7 (Baker) 1 Home Made, 10.2 2 Honest Light, 9.0 3 Five started. Running smartly to the front, Myan led over tho first jump and thereafter was in front and won comfortably by four lengths. Time, 6.26. RANDWICK PLATE, of 10 sovs. each, with 2500 sovs added; w.f.a. Two miles. Nightmarch, 9.0 (R. Reed) ... ... 1 Kidaides, 9.4 (Percival) 2 Winalot, 9.6 (Pike) 3 Also started: Bacchus 9.4, Cruois 9.3, Sir Ribble 7.4. Out of tho straight Sir Bibble showed tho way to Winalot, Crucis, Kidaides, Bacchus and Nightmarch. Passing the mile Crucis ran to the front from Sir Ribble, Winalot, Bacchus and Nightmarch. At the half-mile the field was closely bunched, with Crucis leading and Nightmarch last. At the distance Crucis, Winalot and Kidaides were on even terms, with Nightmarch finishing smartly. In a sharp tussle between Kidaides and Nightmarch the latter prevailed by two lengths. Time, 3min. 37,(sec. CLIBBORN STAKES, of 10 sovs. each with 1000 sovs added. For three-year-olds. One milo. Comanche, 8.7 (McCarten) 1 Cathmar, 8.7 2 Violin Solo, 8.7 3 Nine started. Spouter was the smartest away, from Eaton Blue, Violin Solo and Comancho. At tho half-mile Eaton Blue had charge from Comanche, Woodgera, Violin Solo and Magnifier. At tho distance Eaton Blue and Comanche were together, closely followed by Cathmar and Violin Solo. After an exciting struggle Comanche gained the verdict by a length. Time, lmin. 42sec. FINAL HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. each with 1000 sovs. added. One mile and a quarter. Western Lass, 7.8 (Webster) 1 Tarapunga, 7.8 * Donald, 9.0 ;* * Dead-heat. Sixteen started, including Bright Glow, Tcri and Stormy. Solitas took the rolo of pacemaker from Golden Music afcid Haboshon. Turning for home Solitas showed the way to Rionscup, John Buchan and Adrian’s March. Western Lnsß issued a challenge at the distance, and going on wn comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min. B£sec.

DEBUTANTE STAKES, of 1500 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Kaftan, 7.8 (F. Dempso.y) 1 Groen Wave, 8.7 (A. Reed) 2 Patrician, 8.0 (J. O’Brien) 5

Elovon started. Won by half a head. Girouette was fourth. Time, 48Jscc. CAULFIELD STAKES, of 1500 sovs. Weight-for-age. Nino furlongs.

FRANKTON HANDICAP (harness), of 140 sovs.; 2.56 class. One mile and five furlongs. 2 First Flight, scr J 2 Nel De Beau, scr. 4 4 My Thorpe, scr "

First Flight and Nel De Beau bracketed. Also started: 6 Conder Bell, 14 Inverness, 12 Oliver Thorpe, 9 Don Wildman, 10 Kewpie’s Guy, 13 Gold Scam scr., 12 Hori Dillan, 4 Peter Lloyd, 5 Zealous 24yds bhd, 8 Regret 36, 3 Te Wahia 48, 7 Lim--oS\Von by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 53 2-ssec.

CAULFIELD CUP MEETING. PENTHEUS WINS THE GUINEAS. MELBOURNE, Oct. 13. Tho weathor was delightfully fine, and there was a large attendance for tho opening day of the Caulfield Cup meeting. Silent Guest put up a sterling performance in the Wcltor. Ho was second to last at the fivo furlongs, but finished brilliantly. The owner is Mr John Wren, who won a division of this event with Spear King a fow seasons back. Kaftan was prominent throughout and won the Debutante Stakes narrowly. Green Wave finished fast and looked a good thing, but was beaten by half a head. Kaftan was bred by his owner, Mr Clive Leonard, a member of the V.A.T.C. Committee. His rider, F. Dempsey, had won previously on Softon. High Syce was third early in the Caulfield Stakes, but won comfortably. This is Trainer Holt’s sixth success in the race. W. Duncan had won previously on Royal Charter. Nightlark led always in tho Steeples and had twenty lengths’ lead at the half-mile. He then tired and was | all out at the finish. Ponthcus was prominent throughout and won the Caulfield Guineas comfortably. Ho is engaged in tho Derby and Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. The time equals tho race record. Ho arrived hore from Sydnoy on Thursday. Highland had his fourth successive victory in the Toorak Handicap. He has now won £12,000 in stakes. The trainer is J. Holt, and tho jockey W. Duncan ; and the owner is Mrs Buxton, who also has i High Syce. Highland was second in this race last year. Results:— lOLO WELTER, of 600 sovs. Nine furlongs. Silent Quest, 8.2 (W. Cook) 1 Ethelton, 9.9 (W. Elliott) 2 Alfred tho Great, 9.11 (G. Harrison) ... 3 I Twenty started. Won by a short head. Octember was fourth. Time, 1.55.

MARK MEMORIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 450 sovs.; 4.38 class. Iwo miles. 2 Lindbergh, 36yds bhd (G. S. Donald) 1 1 Mountain Dell, scr (Bryce) ... ... 2 8 Goldman, 36yds bhd (L. Laver) ... 3

Also started: 9 Concertina, 4 Great Peter, 10 Rockburri scr, 7 Cornelian 12yds bhd, 5 Tony Victor 12, 3 Warplane 24, 6 Oakhampton 36, 11 Dillon Huon 96. Won by two lengths. Goldman was three lengths away and Cornelian was fourth. Time, 4.40 1-5.

CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP (harness), of 130 60vs. ; 4.46 class. Two miles. 7 Our Nanoy, 12yds bhd 1 1 Polly’s Picture, 12yds bhd 2 3 Explosion, 48yds bhd ... 3

High Syce, 9.4 (W. Duncan) 1 Black Duchess, 8.13 (J. O’Brien) ... 2 Harbinger, 9.1 (J. Nicholls) 3 Six starters. Won by a length and a quarter. Domost was fourth. Time, 1.524. RINGWOOD STEEPLECHASE, of 600 sovs. About two miles. Nightlark, 9.5 1 Namcra, 10.11 ... - ... ... ... ... 2 Coorong, 9.1 3 Eleven started. Won by three lengths. Wanda King was fourth. Time, 3.50. Hannon, Punchinello, Landseer and Dioxido failed to complete tho course. CAULFIELD GUINEAS, of 3000 sovs. For throo-year-olds. Ono milo. Pentheus (J. O’Brien) ... 1 Spanish Galleon (A. Wilson) 2 Limber Up (W. Duncan) 3 Sixteen started. Won by a length and a half, half a head between second and third. Lineago was fourth. Time, 1.29 J. TOORAK HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. Ono mile. Highland (W. Duncan) 1 Stage Saint (O. Phillips) 2 Faramanch (W. Cook) 3 Thirteen started. Won by half a nock. Doradus was fourth. lime, 1.39 —a course record. CAULFIELD CUP SCRATCHINGS. MELBOURNE, Oct. 13. Caulfield Cup scratchings are: Royal Simon, Lost Key, Some Quality and Racksa. MISHAPS IN STEEPLECHASE. PERTH, Oct. 13. Of five horses which started in the Westralian Centenary Steeplechase yesterday only two finished. Tedwin and Autumn Day were killed. The jockeys Soastream, Brooks and Boots were seriously injured. RACING IN ENGLAND. DUKE OF YORK HANDICAP. (Australian Press Association). LONDON. Oct. 12. At Kempton Park, tho following was the result of the DUKE OF YORK HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. Double Life, eh f, 3yrs (Bachelor’s Double —Saint Joan) 1 King’s Oven, b h 6yrs. (Gay Crusader —Postbridge) 2 Yosemitc, b g syrs. (Phalaris—Canyon) 3 Fourteen started. Won by a length and a half, three-quarters of a length between second and third. TROTTING. WAIKATO CLUB’S MEETING. MARK MEMORIAL WON BY LINDBERGH. Per Press Association. HAMILTON, Oct. 12. The spring meeting of the Waikato Trot, ting Club was held to-day. The totalisator handled £21,985 10s. compared with £22,253 at the corresponding meeting last year, held in December. Details are as follow: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (harness) of 100 sovs.; 4.10 class. Ono milo and five furlongs. 1 Paradigm, 24yds bhd 1 3 To Ngutu, 48yds bhd 2 6 Wild Downs, 3

Also started: 4 Motumaho, 7 Temuka scr., 5 Togo’s Promise, 2 Sweet Memory 72yds bhd., 8 Linnet tho Great 156. Won by four lengths, five lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 7 1-5 sec.

HAMILTON HANDICAP (harness), of 210 sovs.; 4.48 class. For unhoppled trotters only. Two milc6. 7 Gold Sovereign, 72yds bhd 1 4 Anseline, 24yds bhd 2 5 Peter McKinney, 84yds bhd 3 Also started: 9 Appeal, 8 Gold Star, 3 Kolmar scr, 6 Lackiewood 12yds bhd, 2 Akcnehi 24, 1 Etta Cole, 10 Floraline 48. Won by one length and a half, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4.48 1-5.

Also started: 6 Bell Dial, 9 Hori Dillon, 8 Haerangi Pai scr, 2 Enawah 12yds bhd, 4 Limosa 48, 5 Hal Chimes 96. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 4.50 3-5.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 210 sovs; 2.19 class. Ono mile. 2 Pearl Logan, 12yds bhd 1 6 Brutus, 24yds bhd ... 2 7 Joy Bird, 48yds bhd 3

Also started: 11 Moko Pete, 9 Gold Cast, 5 Hohora, 4 Nella Dillon, 8 Bawldy Locanda, 10 Hughie Wallace 12 yds bhd, 12 Rockburn, 1 Vendome, 13 Concertina, 3 Mountain Doll 24yds bhd. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, 2.19 3-5.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), ef 150 sovs; 4.50 class. _ For unhoppled trotters only. Two miles. 3 Master Huia, 60yds bhd ... ... 1 11 Floraline, 72yds bhd 2 2 Etta Cole, 72yds bhd 3

Also started: 7 Condor 8011, bracketed with Appeal, 9 Wild Nut, 1 Peterson, 10 Sweet Memory scr, 6 Kolmar, 8 Gold Star 24vds bhd, 4 801 l Dial 36yds bhd, 5 Anselino 48yds bhd. Won by a long nook, half a head between second and third. Time, 4.56 3-5. VISITORS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs; 2.57£ class. Ono milo and a-quartor. 1 Great Parrish, scr ... ... 1 12 Gold Cast, ser ... 2

11 Vanity Boy, scr 3 Also started: 2 Nel Do Beau, 6 Nathaniel scr, 11 Regret, 13 Haerangi Pai, 8 Dealer, 3 Belle Axworthy, 4 Andovor 12yds bhd, 7 Rolfo Audubon, 5 Hohoro, 10 Dawdlor 24yds bhd, 9 Nella Dillon 36yds bhef. Won by a length, a no6e botwoen second and third. Time, 3.0 3-5.