RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 112, 8 April 1930, Page 10

RACING NEWS.

' (By “Binocular.”) The Australian Sun gelding Glare was shipped to his new owner in Sydney by the Ulimaroa on Friday. - Tre grey gelding Palmares, six years, offered on behalf ot the . estate of the late Mr H. Friedlander, was sold at auction at Whangarei to Mr H. Buckley, of Whangarei, at 25 guineas. J. M. Cameron also left with Goshawk and Merry Mint. Cimabuo and Habit went in charge of W_ Mirks. Habit will be handed over to one of the Sydney trainers on arrival, probably George Price. A. E. Downing, fiormerly of Hawera, who rode with success a few seasons ago, has returned to .New Zealand and has taken up his residence with E. J. Murtagh at Trentham. Downing is putting in for his license again and will take First Money to Tauherenikau while Murtagh is at Feiiding. H. Nurse has never hurried Rapine’s sister, Rapina, but she is booked to make her first appearance at the Hororata meetin,; next Saturday. Owned by Mr H. M. Reeves, of the Hororata Stud, she was purchased more with the idea of being the makings of a good brood mare than with the idea of racing her, and she has developed from a rather weedy filly into a good sort, and a quality-looking mare. She is not big, but she is a nice mover, with a good turn of speed. W. G. Hobbs has just taken in hand at yßiccarton a couple of youngsters for Mr G. Gould. One of them is a two-year-old gelding by Paladin from Wink, by Winkle from Judith, and the other is a yearling gelding by Jericho from Palestrina. The future of the latter yearling will bo followed with a good deal of interest as he represents a daring experiment in breeding, Jericho (by Archery) and Palestrina (by Clarenceux) both claim the same dam, Judith, by Martian from Hebrew Maid. LIMERICK TO RESUME. MAY RACE IN SPRING. F. D. Jones intends to make another start on Limerick (says a Christchurch correspondent). The champion has been on the retired list for nearly six months. When started on his spell he was fired and blistered, and for some time past he has been running out in a paddock at his trainer’s quarters at Riccarton. The leg that caused his retirement has improved wonderfully, and Jones is hopelul that the brilliant Limond gelding will, stand another preparation. He will be kept tx> . t easy tasks in the meantime, the idea being to have him ready to race in the spring, provided he remains sound. GREAT GELDINGS. GLOAMING, LIMERICK, AMOUNIS. In the course of an interesting article on great geldings that have figured on the Australian turf, the Australasian remarks“ Gloaming, who is at the head of the list of winners. with £43,100, is a gelding. When Gloaming was Bold as a yearling many of the ringside experts passed him because they did not altogether approve of his joints. There, however, could not have been much amiss with them, otherwise he would not have raced for so many seasons. His .astute trainer evidently believed that he had a better chance of standing the wear and tear of racing as a gelding than as an entire. Gloaming must bv regarded as the best gelding seen on the Australian and New Zealand turf, but there was not a great margin between him and Limerick and Amounis, two other great geldings who arc now close to him in the list of great 'stake-winners. Limerick is in third place with £37,971 and Amounis follows closely with £37,796. The finest individual of the trio is Amounis, who is a powerful, truly made horse, with plenty of character and of a type one would expect to make a successful sire. For tlfh.t reason it is to be regretted that he was not left entire, as a horse of his class and character would have been welcomed to any Australion stud. As it is, he will be worthless when he has done racing, but that„will not be for some time yet, as he is to all appearances sound. ' If he goes on racing for another season, he is likely to surpass the winnings of Gloaming.” CONFIRMING ENTRIES. PROVISION' FOR PENALTY. Racing club secretaries arc put to a great deal of trouble and mistakes in racecards frequently occur through owners and trainers failing to confirm in writing nominations Or acceptances. Dealing with' this matter, the New Zealand Racing Conference has recently issued a circular to ; all racing clubs in the Dominion, which says;— “I am directed by the executive committee to notify all clubs that it has been reported that compliance with Part XV., Rule 5, of the Rules of Racing, is very lax, consequently it is necessary for all clubs to see that owners and trainers strictly comply with that rule, and for any breach thereof the owners may be fined £2. It is essential that any entry, acceptance, declaration of forfeit or payment made by telegram or telephone shall bo confirmed in writing forthwith, and, if such confirmation be not delivered,- accompanied, by the necesary fees, to the secretary of the club within seven days, the failure should 1 be reported to the stewards or committee. The owner concerned is liable to be- fined £2 for not complying with the rule.” • ■ PHAR LAP. ANOTHER NEW RIDER. 1 PROBABLY M. McCARTEN. . Phar Lap has arrived in Sydney for the autumn meetings at Randwick, and the dual Derby winner during his stay may have another rider added to the rather big list of jockeys who have ridden him (says a Sydney writer). , J. Baker rode the first race the three-year-old won, and others who have piloted him in races include J. Munro (now in Germany), J. Pike, R. Lewis, W. Elliott and J. Brown. . It is likely that J. Pike will ride .Phar Lap in tho A.J.C. St. Lever, which looks at the complete morcy of tho champion, but in the long distance w.f.a. events, Pike will not be ablo to make the weight. It was rumoured that Maurice McCarton may have the mount on Phar Lap in some of his races other than tho St. Leger. H. R. Telford, lessoo-trainpr of Phar Lap, evidently believes in a variety of riders, judging by tho way he changes them so frequently. Phar Lap won three races-in Melbourne at the autumn meetings. Pike won the St. Leger on him, and in his other two successful riins W. Elliott was on him. Telford, by the way, has definitely decided to settle in Melbourne, and when the A.J.C. meeting is over he will transfer his stables from Caulfield to Mentone. BIG BETS. CENTURY TO A CIGAR. A pioturosque figure _ in bookmaking circles in London in Billy Alden died in February, following upon an accident. He was a member of Tattersall’s ring for many years, and an incident which made him famous was when ho laid £IOO to a cigar against a horse winning a race. Ho wont further by laying £IOO to a match with which to light tho cigar. The horse duly won (says an exchange). Mr Alden was noted throughout his career for his absoluto fairness. At the time of"his' death ‘he was owed moro than £40,000 for betting debts, but not once in his 'life did he buo a defaulting punter or tike them before the responsible racing authorities. A son, Mr A. Alden, lives in Australia, and a sister, ■Mrs Hill, resides in New Zealand. NOT COMING. ! STREPHON TO REMAIN IN ENGLAND. Whon Mr Sol Green left for England recently, he stated that Strephon (he

will race in England as Strephon II.), will have his first race in England in tho Great Jubilee Handicap at Kempton Park, on May 17. Tho main mission of the horse is tho Ascot Gold Cup, to be run on June 19. Win or lose, Mr Green said, Strephon would not bo returned to Australia when he had finished racing in England. HAWKE’S BAY ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. NAPIER, April 7. Acceptances for the first day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting are as follow: Mangatarata Hurdles, of 130 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Zippor 9.11, Rakaponga, Ponjola, Kalakaua 9.8, Master Arch, Sylvia King, Crown Emblem, Bendower, Rongo, Wilmoreana, Rouex, Purseful 9.0. Poukawa Handicap, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs.—Golden Shadow 8.13, Beitnera 8.10, Keen 8.9, Brown Sugar 8.6, Werata, lago 7.13, King Manu 7.9, Cloync, Lady Lucerne 7.8, Primax 7.6, Corneroff 7.5, Elizabeth, Hillcullus, Glaselough, Martona, Royal Court, Velose 7.4. Nursery Handicap, of 130 sovs. Five furlongs and a-half. —Kahikatoa 8.13, Pakitere 7.9, Ganpat 7.7, Courtesy, Aemil, Merry Cry, Diamond Maid, Kroflite 7.5, Fitzquex 7.2, Ruby’s Step, Futurist, First Whip, Gasconade, War Worn 7.0. Hawke’s Bay Cup, of 400 sovs. One mile and a-half. —The Hawk 9.0, Spearmiss 8.9, Balloon 8.4, Mountain Heath 8.3, Duellona 7.12, High Court J. 10, Don Quixote 7.5, Tall Timber, Mothplane 7.0. High-weight Handicap, of 130 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Grattus -9.7, Tunbridge 9.5, Tourist 9.4, Rich Harvest 8.9, Auctioneer 8.6, Bullford, Jen, Cook 8.2, Primax, Jiu Jazz, Whakaori, Kimbo, Kaokaoroa, Sunny Mint, Whakaue, Hand Over 8.0. Autumn Handicap, of 130 sovs. Nino furlongs.—Admiral Drake 8.9, Rory Mor 8.8, Queen’s Choice 8.5, Huikai 8.2, Chopin 8.1, Bold Front 7.11, The Author, Kinsel, Pale Star 7.5. Porangahau Handicap, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Groat Charter 9.0,, Kaihoro 8.8, Head Serang 8.2, My Own 7.13, Royal Parade, Aston 7.11,' Cuticle, Crown Jest 7.0. Hawke’s Bay Stakes, of 400 sovs. Six and a half furlongs.—Toxeuma 9.7, To Awha 8.13, Cylinder 7.8, Jenny Diver 7.4, Chrysology, Merry Cry 7.1. WESTPORT ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. , WESTPORT, April 7. Acceptances for the first day of the Westport Jockey Club’s meeting are as follow: Trial Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs. . Six furlongs and 24 ' yards.—Gold' Bag 9.0, Kentish Lady 8.10, Shot Silk 8.7, The Dove 8.3, Dancing Star, Waihemo 8.1, • Lord Middleton 8.0, Varsity 7.13, Limoka, Seventh Heaven'7,9. '' - Buffer Handicap Trot (harness),, of £0 sovs. Claes 2.28. One .mile;—Bennib-Drift, Harvest Boy, Drumley,. Beatrice Locanda, Flood Drift, Hilda McKinney, Jessie Bells, Charlie Bells, Kitty Audubon, Galindo Rose scr, Allanora l2ydo bhd, Red Comet 24, Royal Flying Kate'36, ‘ Loch Bank 48, Alpine Alelody 60. Morley Handicap, of 135 sovs.' One mile. —Ramcses 9.9, Make . Up, 9.4,, Imateagirl 9.3, Smithereens 8.5, Haze, Gold Bag 8.4, Fairy Tidings, Bank Draft, Wreath of Myrtle 7.7. * Electric Handicap, of 80 sovs: Five furlongs.—Arrowmir 10.1, Rina Mangu 9.0, Sagittarius 8.10, Arch Arrow . 8.8, Quillfiro 8.5, Shot Silk. 8.3, Tapestry,. Deluge 8.1, All Gold .7.9, Atone 7.7. . .... • Granity Handicap Trot (harness), of 80 sovs. Claes 3.45. One mile and a half. — Guy Denver, Kitty Audubon,' Charlie Bells, Jessie Bells, Jingle Bells, Hilda McKinney, Harvest Boy, Galindo' Rose, Ramon Navarro scr, Red Comet, Val Logan 36yda bhd, Royal Iroquois 48, Denver Hinds 72, Alpine Melody 84. ' Scanlon Handicap, of 95 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Mike Up 9.13, ' Imateagirl 9.12, Moorland 9.5, Smithereens 9.0, Flying Shot 8.9, Deluge 8.8, Corinthic 8.4, Fairy Tidings, Ardfinnan 3.2, Silent. Wreath of Myrtle 8.0. !Orawaiti Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs and 80 yards.—Kentish Lady 8.10, Grattan 8.8, The Dove 8.3, Waihemo 8.1, Projection 8.0, Lord Middleton, Varsity 7.12, Fair Go, Limoka, Seventh Heaven 7.9. Karamca Handicap, of 85 sovs. Six furlongs and'24 yards.—Booster 10.5, Arrowmir 9.l2,"Make Up 9.6, Rina Mangu 8.13, Sagittarius .8.8; Arch Arrow 8.7, Quillfire 8.4, Deluge 8.1, Bank Draft 7.7. CANTERBURY NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received' for tbo Canterbury Jockey Club’s aiitumn meeting: Kilkare Hurdle Handicap, of 250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Troilus, Matu, Taramoa, Heather Lad, Diana’s Lad, Mime, Lancer, Gala Day, Aberfeldy, Carnithia, Antrim Boy. . Autumn Plate, of 250 sovs. One mile.— Hounslow, The Viscount, The Bailiff, Taragona, Amorist, Merry Melody, Paris, Jaloux, Birdwood, Imateagirl, Lord Thomond, Ranelagh, Starshooter, Netley, Courtlike, Miss Nightraid, Straightcourse, Revision, Ravine, Quinopal. Russley Plate, of 250 sovs. Five furlongs. Appeal, Gustavo, Knockany, Ozone, Ilkley, Jael, Johneen, Night Recital, Pink Paper, Adelphi, Palada, Spoon, Kakara, Verden, Merry Peel, Call Girl, Sleipner, Winsome Hind, Ball Dress, Courtesy, Minerval, Eaton Hall, Totolomai. Gimcrack Handicap, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs.—Sapient, Proud Knight, Leader, Divinettc, Noteworthy, Pixie Gold. Bridget, Bay Queen, Swiftray, Milliner, Projection, Flaxbird, Lord Thomond, Ranelagh, Mis 3 Bradbury, Charmeuse, Sea Raid, Argyle, Semper Paratus, Ravine, Colonel Quex, Just an Idea, Punchcstown, Quinopal, Fair Money. Sockburn Handicap, of 400 sovs. Nine furlongs.—Paquito, Don Jose, Quarterdeck, Merry Damon, Latin Quarter, .Seatown, Historic, Pride, Jaloux, Discourse, Dolomite, Make Up, Gay Sonnet, Silver Paper, Gay Crest, Stealth, Tardy, Mountain Heath, Starsbooter, Malmsey, Waterline, Glenrowan. Courtenay Handicap, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Topere, First Sight, Arikiwai, Silver Coot, Lucky Light, Panther, T»ipaway, To Awhina, Silver Paper, Mount Boa, Arrowmir, Full Feather, Buoyantfi Fernden, Glenrowan. Peerswick Hurdle Handicap, of 250 sovs. Once round and a distance.—Troilus, Amoriat, Matu, Taramoa, Heather Lad, Diana’s Lad, Mime, After Ten, Lancer, Gala Day, Aberfeldy, Carinthia, Antrim BoyAutumn Nursery Handicap, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs.—Appeal, Gustavo, Lady Pam, Jayaon, Autopay, Ozone, Likely, Pharaoh, Jael, Johneen, Night Recital, Pink Paper, Palada, Kakara, Sleipner, Winsome Hind, Ball Drees, Courtesy, Eaton Hall, Totolomai, Cbarmaine. Yaldhurst Handicap, of 300 sovs. One mile. —Topere, Hounslow, The_ Viscount, Tbe Bailiff, Arikiwai, Lucky Light, Pride, Discourse, Honeycomb, Dolomite, Make Up, -Silver Paper, Stealth, Tardy, Starshooter, Malmsey, Royal Saxon, Mount Boa, Full Feather, Buoyant, Fernden, Glenrowan. Addington Handicap, of 250 sovs. One mile.—Sapient, Thurso, Hounslow, The Viscount, The Bailiff, Taragona, Noteworthy, Merry Melody, Paris, Birdwood, Imateagirl, • Lord Thomond, Gay Crest, Ranelagh, Starshooter, Netley, Courtlike, Miss Nightraid, Straightcourse, Ravine, Zeuxis, Puncbeetown, Quinopal, Revision. Papanui Handicap, of 250 sovs. Six fur-_ longs.—Salient, Proud Knight, Leader, Divinette, Noteworthy, Pixie Gold, Bridget, Bay Queen, Swiftray, Milliner, Projection, Flaxbird, Lord Thomond, Pahautanui, Ranelagh, Miss Bradbury, Charmeuse, Sea Raid, Semper Paratus, Ravino, Colonel Quex, Just an Idea, Quinopal, Fair Money. Templeton Handicap, of 400 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Topere, First Sight, Silver Coot,. Lucky Light, Panther, Meadow Lark, Tripaway, Royal Duke, Te Awhina, Imateagirl, Make Up, Gay Sonnet, Silver Paper, Money Mine, Royal Saxon, Mount Boa, Great Star, Arrowmir, FuR Feather, Great Charter, Red Heckle, Fernden, Glenrowan, Rin Tin'Tin.

TROTTING. HAWERA HANDICAPS. Per Press Assocition. HAMILTON, April 7. The following handicaps havo been declared by Mr U, E. Goosman for the first day of the Hawera Trotting Club’s annual meeting: Auroa Handicap,- of 200 sovs; 2.40 class. One mile and a-half. —Myrtle Dillon, Our Jessie, Black Baffin, Prince Lochinvar, Bingen Crest, Tiny Rose, Manco, Cogent, Eleawah, Rector, Harold Logan, Jasper, Huia Maid, Lady Snips, Lucy Belle, Matchmaker Von Rita Thorpe, G'apilano, Army Boy, Daddy Longlegs, Nelson Fame colt, Juggler, Logaleen, Oliver Thorpo, Black Pip, Prince Coronado mare, Lee Nelson, Teri Kingi, Muriel Thorpe, Victor'Kyle scr., Lady Yvonne, Drift Wave, Highland Derby, Pumahaka, Baron Derby 12yds hhd., Richmond Lass, Speed King 24, Nelson Parrish 36, Modern Light - 48, Gold - Treasure 96.

Matapu Handicap, of 200 sovs; 3.45 clasß. One mile and a-half. —Windchat, Joy Rido, Pilot, Mountain Mist, Caballero, Octachord, Elsanore, Finoro, Nelson Girl, Nebraska scr, Ockiey Wood 12yds bhd, Brian Bingen, .Rosie Nelson 24, Bessie Bingen 36, Laurier, Nelson Parrish 48, Rangitero 60,. Eva Reta 72, Bright Light 132. Stratford Handicap, of 200 sovs; 3.36 class. One mile and a-half.—Black Baffin, Mild Derby, Rangiahau, Prince Pedro, Drift Wave, Bonniewah, Chrystal, Harold Logan, Lady Yvonne, Lucy Belle, Modern Light, Rita Thorpo, Bingen Spiers, Highland Derby, Pumahaka, Lightwood, Student Prince, Lightfoot scr., Zealous 12yds bhd., Brent ' Zolock, -Warrrenore, Nathaniel, Nelsonian 24, Good Lady, Great Author, Gumdigger 36, ' Wakefield 48, Some Dillon 72.

Hawera Cup, of 600 sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles. —Benefice, All Red, Logan’s Pride, El Direct, Gang Awa, Great Author, Arachne, Sir Guy, Gumdigger, Hilltop, Dan Direct, Little Guy, Richore, Lady Author, Peter Dean, Reliance 6cr.', Tumahakuru, . Royal Silk, Lord Nepean, Hostress, Cornelian 12yds bhd, Rey Logan, Enawah, Shady Spot 24, Goldman, Fair Wave, Explosion 36, Warplane 48, Great Delight 72. . '

Manaia Handicap, of 250 sovs; 4.50 class. Two miles.—Oliver Nelson scr., Audp Spray, Home Voyage, Miss Leda, Speculator 12yds bhd, Taniahino 24, Bright Light, Paradigm, Kolmar 36, Wild Hebe 60, Anseline 72.

Nonnanby Handicap, of 200 sovs.; 2.20 class. One mile.—Realty, Tiny Rose, Vecto, Jasper, Typist, Chrystal, Master Cute, Item, Nathaniel, Sailor Boy, Pavlova, Wild Voyage, Dawdler scr, Halmore, Ngahuia, High Sea, Little Guy, Cora Tacks, Brook Pointer, Haerenga Pai 12yds bhd, Trustworthy, Caprice, Richore, Native Hero, Queen Elizabeth 24, Dan Direct 36, Nella Dillon, Great Baffin 48. President’s Handicap, of 220 sovs.; 4.50 class. Two miles. —Myrtle Dillon, Brent Zolock, Bonnicwah, Speed King, Chrystal, Bingen Spiers, Lightwood, Richmond Lass scr, Kevinbrae 12yds bhd, Logan King 24, St. George, Paradigm, Gold Treasure, Haroto, Great Author, Good Lady, Gumdigger, Dawdler 36, Warrenore, Some Dillon 60. Eltham Handicap, of 220 sovs.; 2.54 class. One mile and a quarter.—Prince Lochinvar, Halmore, El Direct, Pavlova, Gang Awa, High Sea, Haroto, Haerenga Pai, Peter Lloyd, Lady Author, Nathaniel, Cora Tack 3; Wild Voyage, Realty, Reliance, Richore scr, Logan Pride, Arachne, Queen Elizabeth, Sir Guy, Native Hero 12yds bhd, Cornelian, Royal Silk, Hostess, Dan Direct, Tumatakuru 24, Enawah 36, Great Baffin, Nella Dillon, Fair Wave 48, Warplane 72. METROPOLITAN HANDICAPS. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, April 7. Handicaps for tho first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting are as follow: Preliminary Handicap, of 350 sovs; 3.32 class. One. mile .and . a-half.—Kyra scr, Mount Royal scr, Oval scr, Rose Audo scr, Tot Logan .scr, Boneta 12,. Trampcrisp 12, Herbclwyn 24, Jock Bingen 24, Nelson JBoy 24, Young. Carbine 24, .Dolores 24, Admiral Bingen 3b, Audominion 48, Sarsaparilla 48. Happy Rosa 60. \\ Fendalton Handicap, : of 300 sovs. 2.14 class. One milo.—Avojtjwood scr, Cushla D’Or scr, Great Triumph scr, Kid Logan scr, Krina scr, Master Huia scr, Sahib scr, Sylvie Logan scr, Darknite scr, Doublo Event scr, Laplander scr, Grey Cloud 12, Hector’s Own 12, Lingfield 12, Away 24, General Bingen 24, Genuine. 24, Billy Sea 24, Talent 24, Logan Hanlon 24, Harold Thorpo 36, Maiwhariti 48. Easter Handicap, of 1000 sovs; 4.29 class. Two miles.—Tom Thumb scr,, Zenith. scr, Athalone 12, Harold Thorpe 12, Jean McElwyn 12, Linkman 12, Logan Chief 12, Silk Thread 12, Sunshowcr 12, Concliff 24, King Pointer 24, Cardinal Logan 36, Author Jinks 48, Jewel Pointer 48, Quality 48. Express Handicap, of 400 sovs; 4.35 to 4.30 class. Two miles. —AvonwoOd scr, Lady Cello scr, Morning Sun scr, Avenger 12, Hector’s Own 12, Koro Peter 12, Wilma Dillon 12, Great Logan 24, Jolly Pet 24, Vcndomo 24, Carmel 36, Evelyn LocairJa 36, Muriel Do . Oro 36, Real Light 48, Native Prince 60, The Shrew 60, Western King 60. Autumn Handicap, of 450 sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles. —Dolores scr, Katute scr, Lady Fan scr, Tonic scr, Duke Bingen 12, Happy Rosa 24, Le Todd 24, Len Wood 24, Nighborn 24, Sarsaparilla 24, Ukulele Lady 24, Kola Boy 36, Master Audo 36, Writer 36, Engagement 48, John Mauritius 48, Bonny Spec 60, Koro Peter- 84. Belfast Handicap, of 300 sovs; 2.48 class. Ono mile and a-quarter. —Granite City scr, Great Triumph scr, Kid Logan scr, Kotuku Jack scr, Morning Sun scr, Rolcx scr, Trimmer scr, Warcpa scr, William the Great scr, Orphan scr, Belle Axworthy scr, Evelyn Locanda 12, Grey Cloud 12, Lady Cello .12, Lingfield 12, Golden Bubbles 12, Jolly Pet 36, Vendomo 36, Omaha 36, Arikitqa 36, Genuine 36, Pageant 36, Peterwah 36. . Wilkin Handicap, of 400 sovs; 4.40 to 4.36 class. Two miles.—Black Wattle scr, Erin’s Lynn scr, Kautoma scr, Kelp scr, Mao de Oro scr, Mac ' Dillon scr, Nelson do Oro scr, Royal Silk 12, Salient 12, Tarndale 12,' Royal Comrade 12, Anon 24, Kid Logan 24, Kroislcr 24, Rcy Logan 24, Shady Spot 24, Tactless 24, Tumatakuru 24, Cyono 36, Delightful 36, John Jinks 36, Purser* 36, Fair Wave 48, Sonoma 48, Warcpa 48. Flying Handicap, of 400 sovs; 2.45 class. Ono mile and a-quarter.—Billy Sea scr, Great Logan scr,' Logan Hanlon scr, St. Maura scr, Tho Shrew scr, Talent scr, Zenith scr, Carmel 12, Daphne do Oro 12, Harold Thorpe 12, Linkman 12, Sunshower 12, Silk Thread 12, Tom Thumb 12, Bessie Logan 24, Bonny Logan 24, Concliff 24, Jean McElwyn 24, Kingcraft 24, Loganwood 24, Maiwhariti 24, Waitaki Girl 24, Native Prince 24, Onyx 24, Author Jinks 36, Jewel Pointer 36, Terenco Dillon 36. GRADING OF DRIVERS. FEELING IN CANTERBURY. Tho general opinion in Canterbury trotting circles is that drivers should be gru ed, or, rather, that only certain drivers should be pemitted to drivo on metropolitan courses. This phase of the sport has been given prominence by the exhibitions at certain recent meetings, whore , races have been thrown away by incompetent driving. The drivers themselves complain of the’ lack of . ability shown in certain cases, but the public must first be con-, sidered. The rules of trotting now provide for an apprenticeship of. two years in a trot-; ting stable before a license will bo granted, but it is recognised that it is not tho younger drivers who are incompetent. It is mostly those who havo been in the sport for years and cannot recognise the fact that they are getting no better. i REPORTING ACCIDENTS. THE DUTY. OF DRIVERS. Owing to bad visibility caused by a belt of fir trees at Cheviot, it was almost impossible at times at the recent meeting to distinguish the different horses when racing down the back stretch, and the stipendiary steward did not notice Actor faff. It was the duty of M. Holmes, driver of Actor, to report the accident to the stipendiary ate ward, but this ho failed to do, being ignorant of any rule bearing on the matter (says an exchange),. There is, however, a very definito rule not generally known that pirte the responsibility on tho driver of a

horse meeting with an accident happens in horse meeting with an accident. It states that when an accident happens in a race the horsemen directly affected by it shall immediately after the race report to the stipendiary steward, who shall report to the chairman of the judicial committee. Any horseman failing to report may be fined a sum not exceeding £5.