SPORTING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15521, 31 January 1914, Page 5

SPORTING

"racing FIXTURES. ' ri-.T»kapun» Jockey Club. Jißtt^.T'v_E«mont Baoaa(Club. Vtto***Zjl» Kuiti Racing Club. Febm»2=vl n d 6-Giaborne Racine Club. fMm J. CBD terbury Jockey Club. 0m ~toru» Jockey Club. F«bro* w £ ,_Taranaki Jockey Club. I***! ft it-Poverty Bay Turf Club. f«bl«wr "' „ arußW ahia Racing Club. F.W»*" 19 2i_Dunedi.n Jockey Club. ttWg'tT lfl-Woodville Jockey Cmb. F«lS| S'-nd 21-South Auckland Racing F«brW ,y * m a-Tologa Bay Jockey Club f,WM S «R_Otobuhu Trotting Club. F' brU,rT « 28-Wansanui Jockey Club. ***£ «lopotiki Jockey Club. F«W* 0 ««-Bay of PI""'? Jock ' Club «**7 s_Dannovirko Racing Club. EL l-Pov«ty Bay Trotting Club. tf»«*, L.To Aroha Jockey Club. *"*? li 13-Nelson Jockey Club. II J 4-Napier Park Racing Club. m jj 17 -Qhinemuri Jockey Club. tySIA "' *■ - feg OF COMING EVENTS. JSs JJSW Zealand. v ILarT ofr-Wanganui Cup. ft* I**1** a-Jackwn Stakes. f ' b Mi OreVl Northern Champagne Stake*. •Sin ABC Easter Handicap. M .VToreat Northern Oak*. !j*s George's Handicap. J W ' Australia. I t „ «_Caulfield Futurity Stake*. K£a« 28-Nowmarkct Handicap. I *'. ~ A-V R.C St. Leger. lEfft^tralianCup. S Stake., ' i h_AJC. St. Leger. ' tS il-Doncastor Handicap. : 'prii

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS ' —jut readkii. Otaki.—Fred. Archer ,• j • INK His vrifo predeceased him; but ?iA * how lone a pcriodcoKWDStt. Hurlcyville.-Sporting Queen < inthe New Zealand Stud-Book. Ii "„ cvgrthmhuk»„ furnish any clue in fixing hor iden[t, « «ill endeavour to assist you. 'wiitiM -Eljsian was sold M a yearling r« 35 nineas. His wir ' ninCß in stakes are • lhws— two years old. 1955: at three " Id £2217 10 »- Multiform was sold as I" ««°lm'ft tat 2lsgns. and won in stakes Hi® MuUiform was in his 14th year when Bot-. g -The New Zealand r,**A National Steeplechase has been run X the Canterbury Jockey Club since .«« aid the record* which you forward Ureter to races held (ion that date. Z first New Zealand Grand National «.. n lMhiM was run in 1876. and Wtta won I M F Brittan's Royalty. Canard has ,h. weight-carrying record (Wat 101b) for the New Zeal"" 1 Grand National. He won under C«t weight in 1886. Sojociureß. Taumarunui.-1. A London nblwram received at a certain period stated ... the !»)« T. Loaies left an estate worth Inooo- but the exact figures given when hiTproperty was sworn for probate were eilUI F. Archer's estate was sworn at f«U<3. « The English rule on the subject ads'-" In the absence of special agreement'to tide for a lower sum. the fee to a Murine jockey shall be £5 6s and to a losJr'SkJ, « SB> » d no further charge hill be made except when requested to bate Bflfae for the purpose -of nduig. in which «a the cost of travelling expenses .Tin a day for living shall be charged to the owner or divided between the owner. .t ,ha* request he left home." It is not iacofflbwt on the part of owners to state what Ihej pay as a retainer fee. NOTES BY PHAETON. IssmLiSJ Dat never fails to attract a Urge concourse of racegoers across the Waitemata in order to assist at the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting, and with a beautiful day on Thursday last another record in connection -with the popular North Shore gathering was broken, It was recognised that the new arrangements for coping with the ferry traffic at the Queen's Wharf would be severely tested on Anniversary Day, and so they were. There was a tremendous crash, at the gates for several hours, and it ii quite evident that on future occasions the authorities will have to adopt a different policy. The bright particular feature—arid it is always such—was the m»„ser in which the Ferry Company met , the- difficult situation. The Ferry Company's officers always keep their heads when an'acute situation arises; and with ' the manager, Mr. Alex Alison, and his trusty lieutenant Mr. J. Carrie, as usual ever on the alert, this did much to allay what looked at one time like culminating in a sensation. The T.J.C. had a great day on Thursday, despite the fact that grumble.: were loud and frequent in regard to the difficulties to be surmounted in regard to getting a passage across the harbour. | The T.J.C. secured a good race for the 600sovs, which sum was this year attached ■to 'he Takapuna Cup. On all bands it I was recognised that Mr. Morse had succeeded in well concealing the winner of the big event, and other circumstances which ruled playing a part, a very keen interest was maintained throughout in the Cop. The Mcrriwee gelding Cheddar, who had his claims loudly extolled almost from {•»■ time the weights were declared, was produced in good condition; and he was sent out favourite. Of the others Royal Irish and La Reina had most supporters, while quite a number were found sounding tho claims of KSfkama, though the journey of 114 furlongs was quite new for her. As the barrier flow up the Gluten gelding Holdfast shot away at a dabbing pace. The whole field *as we!! in it when six furlongs were completed. Holdfast was looked to to compound when tho run up the back was tackled; but lie hold on splendidly. Kakama raised a cry in her favour as she endeavoured to get up to the leader in between the half-mile and three furlongs post, but the Hoult mare was in difficulties when the concluding two fur longs camo to bo tackled. Holdfast was found to be still galloping well as they ran up to (i, distance. but so also was Tiresome, who was responding gamely to the calls of her rider, and Cheddar could he discerned making a game bid. Finishlng up her tank nicely, Tiresome had Holdfast heatcn at the stand, and she won by half a length. Tiresome*s weak displays at tho Ellerslie summer meeting had 'he effect, of keeping many from attaching themselves to her for the Takapuna Cup, and those who backed her handled a decent sain. Holdfast showed himself up as * much-improved horse, and Cheddar proved that ho is still equal to a good galloping feat. Tho present month is rendered remarkable by the number of outbreaks of fires in New Zealand racing stables. On the 4th "Ist there was an outbreak at the Harp of Erin stables, Ellerslie, when that good "lire Phroso was incinerated, while Lady Menachikoff, who was also in the conflagration, had to be destroyed. Within a tow days the destruction of Mr. N. G. Nasmith's etables at Gisborne, and the loss of the racers Aklgown, Tribunal, and ktok Shy was the regrettable accompaniment. Kow from the South Island comes news that the stables at Chokebore Lodge, where the veteran trainer Edward Cutts has handled Sir George Clifford's team for so man;, years, has been swept away by the fire fiend. With the boxes at Chokepore fully tenanted, it may be well imagined what the result would have been

had the fire taken place in the dead of the night instead of at an early hour of the evening. Fortunately a spacious paddock adjacent to the burning building afforded accommodation for the horses, as they were trotted out of their boxes, and though much risk had to be taken even in tliat course it is pleasing to learn that the horses were all secured without hurt. The frequency of those fires in racing stables should have the effect of stirring up those with valuable horses under their charge to chance less, especially when the cigarette-smoker is to be found almost everywhere. The fact that the Chokebore Lodge stable was uninsured makes the financial loss to Edward Cutts a very severe one; and it goes without saying that much sympathy will be extended to the Canterbury trainer in the misfortune that has come to him.

A rumour waa current that La Reina might not contest the Takapuna Cup; but the roan mare was found on hand at the North Shore on Thursday in the hope that she would improve on her second to Jolie rule in the same race last year. The boult mare seemed to have brightened up since she ran at the A.R.C. Summer Meetmg, and it seemed as though some grounds existed in the hope that she would succeed in her mfssion. La Reina never, however, succeeded in getting up to the leaders; and she was always making heavy weather of it over the concluding stage. It is quite evident that La Reina is a long way from being the mare she was twelve months back; and it. will be interesting to note if an alteration can be made in her form when the autumn rolls round. The Te Kuiti Racing Club will bold their annual raco meeting on Thursday next, and it is pleasing to be able to note that everything augurs well for a successful gathering in the "King Country." Since the last meeting the To Kuiti Club las effected several improvements, which nclude additional totalisator accommodaion. The race track has received marked Mention, and the secretary writes me -hat it is now in magnificent order. Arrangements have been made for a special *">_? rh " :ch > 8 timed to leave Auckland »t 6.30 a.m. on February 5, returning same night. Matters look bright for the Earleton— Burletta colt, Radnor, making another itrou« addition to the banking account of the West Australian sportsman, who it | Jill be remembered, bought him from the Sydney trainer, I. Earnshaw, in the spring or 1500gns. Aftor winning a couple of valuable races in West Australia Radnor was re-shipped to Victoria, and he has •cached Flemington in good heart to ittack the V.R.C. St. Leger. The Victorian jockey, R. Lewis, who steered Radnor when he won his engagements in West Australia, has a very good word 'or the Earls ion colt, who, he says, is enlowed with the game quality to such a high legree that he believes that if his leg were nit off in a race he would try and win on the remaining three. Mr. S. P. McKay undoubtedly had a great bargain cast at aim when the astute Isaac Earnshaw >ffered to take ISOOgns for Radnor. It would require a figure very much above that quoted to induce Mr. McKay to now sell Radnor. Explosive (Explosion—NclHe) was kicked >u the off fore-leg a couple of days prior o the opening of the Takapuna meeting, nit nevertheless his owner-trainer, R. McMiken, was confident that the gelding vould cany off the Hanraki Maiden Hurdles. However, the fifth fence brought Explosive to grief, and he got rid of his •ider and afterwards galloped along for some distance ere his leg gave out. An ixaminatkm by Mr. C. L). Halstead repealed a compound fracture, and the leapatching pistol was requisitioned. It s considered probable that the kick susained had something to do with the fracture. Vestal was responsible for a useful spin aver a circuit of the course proper at Elerslie on Tuesday in company with Nukulao and Te Onga, and on the strength of :his was backed for the Hauraki Maiden Hurdles on Thursday by some of those who witnessed the gallop. The Spalpeen mare July won, ana with anything like luck " aer owner-trainer, P. Conway, should secure further prize-money by her aid this season in minor events. • •* That Tripoli should be equal to winning the Maiden Handicap at the North Shore was no great surprise, but when at the 2nd of the day she came out and silenced the opposition in the Stewards' Handicap, such took shape ae a surprise. The little laughter of Obligado and Cyrenaica finished up her task in each case most resolutely, and it is evident that she is now i, much improved mare. The San Francisco gelding, Devastation, had quite a number of friends for the Takapuna Cup; but the fact that B. Deeley was his pilot to a largo extent accounted for this. Devastation managed to get up into fourth place ; and he can be given credit for running a decent race over 114 furlongs. The committee of the Australian Jockey Club having ordered the Canterbury Park stewards to reopen the case over which the New Zealand rider, C. Emerson, was disqualified, that may be viewed in the sense that there is good room for a doubt as to whether the decision come to was justified. Though Rinaldo failed to gain a situation in the Wellington Cup under 7et 111b, Mr. J. E. Henrys is not apparently prepared to chance anything with the hay Don of Charlemagne IL, as in allotting the weights for the C.J.C. Midsummer Handicap he awarded Mr. J. B. Reid's colt Bst 81b, or 61b within the top weight, Tannhauser. | i Ulva's Isle, the three year-old son of 1 Positano and Lord Ullin'e Daughter, who i an well in the V.R.C. Derby and Melbourne Cup in the spring, and from whom much was expected in the autumn, has been struck out of all his remaining en- i gagements this season, from which it would seem that he is for the nonce untrainable. Mr. J. G. McVay, president- of the Napier Park Racing Club, is at present on a visit to Auckland, and he was present at the North Shore on Anniversary Day when the Takapuna Jockey Club's meeting was in progress. Spalpeen, who was himself a very noteworthy hurdler, claimed as his progeny, Vestal and Spalperion, who fought out tho issue in the Hauraki Hurdle Race on Thursday last at the North Shore. Ooldfinder, who has been prevented from racing for some time past, on account of unsoundness, is expected to make his reappearance under silk before the present season is much older. Overtime was one of the leaders in the early stages of the Zealandia Handicap on Thursday, but faded away over the concluding stages, and was one of the last pair to pass the judge's box. Hesperides, the high-priced and goodlooking two-year-old filly, by Penury, from Lady Hester, is still on the easy list, as the result of a mishap experienced some little time back. Lady Alicia was running well in the earl" stages of the Zealandia Handicap, and "'although she finished seventh, gave evidence of returning to form. So far this season she has been a disappointment. Manuwera has been very unsound for some time past, and on Thursday was pulled up in the Hauraki Hurdles a good way from home. lord Delaval, a stable mate to Pupura, and owned by trainer P. Jones, was started for the Maiden Plate at Tak puna, but performed ungenerously, and eventually whipped in the field.

Goodwin Sands (Soult—Golden Sands), who was trained until recently at Ellerslie has now won three races on end at Sydney, and seems to be improving all the time.

The Victorian trainer, James Scobie, has no lei* than 40 horses in training at present.

Tattoo was a good performer up till the . time ho passed out of F. McManemin's hands, through Mr. J. McNicol's dispersal sale, and now that he is rising 10-years-old, the Leolantis gelding still displays pace equal to his best "of some seasons back. His victory,. in the Zealandia Handicap was accomplished under 8.12, and the journey was covered in fast time. The finish was responsible for a fine display of accomplished horsemanship on the part of H. Gray, who rode the winner. Cheddar, the top weight for the Takapuna Cup, was installed favourite on Thursday, and; although he failed to carry off the big race, his effort was of the creditable order, for he was little over half-a-length behind the winner, Tiresome, and was only beaten by a head for second place by Holdfast. ■ The Merriwee gelding is an acceptor for the Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap, run to-day over a mile and aquarter. Tecoma, the three-year-old sister to Soultoria, by Soult—Pretoria, was sent out a warm favourite for the Ferry Handicap at the Shore, but occupied fifth berth at the finish. This tilly had no remarkable track achievements to her credit, and had received no attention from the "sporting scribes, yet the money poured in for her, which only serves to show how the public will follow the fortunes of a popular training establishment. Ulster, who was brought under the knife recently, is now being indulged in a spell at his owner's place at Onehunga, and will not be placed in work again until about Easter time. This gelding is of the promising order, and is a well bred one, being by Gladstone from Victorine, by Firearm (son of Carbine), from Victoria, dam of Kiatere. North-East won the Orewa Hurdles under 12st at Takapuna, and is called upon to carry 13st in the Waiwera Hurdles today. The Euroclydon gelding won with four lengths in his favour on Thursday, but appeared to be doing his best over the last half-mile to beat Surplus by that margin. Centenary, the Seaton Delaval—Miss Nelson gelding, is possessed of a fair dash of pace, but has a penchant for placed performances without actually winning. However, the North Shore-owned equine should not be long in getting amongst tho prize money now. Prince Soult was well supported for the Zealandia Handicap at the Shore, but came home a poor fourth to Tattoo, Goldsize, and Tinopai, although he had the services of B. Deeley. Still, the seven furlongs were left behind in lm 28 l-ss, which is smart going on so small a course. Santiago has- shaped erratically in his last, few schooling essays at Ellerslie, and accordingly started at a long price for the Hauraki Hurdles on Thursday. However, in the race in question, although not exactly dangerous, he got round all right and at the finish was fourth. Mary Ann, the hitherto somewhat unfortunate daughter of San Fran and Kissmary, contested the Maiden Plate on Thursday at the Shore. She was well up for most of the journey, and at the finish was almost on terms with Soultikoff, who was fourth. Spalperion, a Spalpeen gelding trained at Ngaruawahia by F. Tonge, came in for a fair measure of support for the Hauraki Maiden Hurdles, and, jumping nicely, ran second to Vestal. The chestnut runs in the colours of Mr. T. D. Gordon, owner of Napper Tandy. Goldsize, the game little Gluten—Goldweb gelding, was turned out in good fettle by J. Chaafe on Thursday, and it was by head only that the chestnut was defeated by Tattoo. Buchanan rode a vigorous finish on Goldsize, and Gray was seen at his best on Tattoo. Goldfire, the Onehunga-owned four-year-old, by Wairiki—Bonnie, was a last minute whisper for the Maiden Plate at Takapuna, but although running on well at the finish, he only took sixth place in a field of nine. Ho should be benefited with time. Soultikoff was made favourite for the Maiden Plate at Takapuna, but despite his apprentices' allowance of 51b, he failed to show up prominently, and came home a poor fourth to Tripoli, to whom he' was conceding a year and 101b. When Prestwich fell with Arthur Julian while schooling at Ellerslie last week he met with an injury, and owing to this was not started for the Hauraki Hurdles at Takapuna. The Birkenhead gelding is not engaged to-day. Virtue (St. Ambrose— Regis), who misbehaved so badly when tried over fences last winter, and subsequently was disposed of for almost a song, was produced at Takapuna on Thursday, but finished last in the Zealandia Handicap. Ruffy was a heavily Backed favourite for the Hauraki Maiden Hurdles at the Shore, but did not run up to the promise he gave when last seen out at Ellerslie, and was some lengths away, third to Vestal, at the finish. Tatnainupo, after his dual success at Whangarei, was looked upon as likely to make matters interesting in the Takapuna Cup, but, like his sister, Kakama, he was badly out'of it at the business end, and was iast but one to finish. Clare (Cuirassier— Sarah) got away badly-for the Hauraki Maiden Hurdles, and, although she finished up safely, was a long way behind the leaders when the winning post was reached. Royal Irish was a good second favourite 'or the Takapuna Cup, but J. Williamson's gelding appeared to get into more :han one lot of trouble, and was lying :ighth at the judge's box. Haku is carrying himself nicely at present, and it will occasion no surprise should the Ron of Freedom and Castanette perform well in th# Maiden Hurdles at the Shore to-day. The privileges in connection with the Te Aroha Jockey Club's annual race meeting are to be offered by auction at the Waihou saleyards on Friday next at 2 p.m. Attraction, the two-year-old stable mate to Holdfast, was going well for a time in the Calliope Handicap, and promises to do better with age. Ovation was started for the Takapuna Cup, and for over a mile was one of the leading division. On his running the halfbrother to Elevation and Reputation should be heard of ere long. Lloyds performed very badly in the Orewa Hurdles, and at the finish was a long way back last. This once-smart hurdler appears to have lost form completely of late. Pendoon, the useful-looking two-year-old, by Penury, from Cardoon, was recently added to the list, and is at present resting at his owner's (Mr. H. E. Mackenzie) farm, Ascot, MJ&ngere. Worcester contested both the Zealandia and Stewards' Handicaps at the Shore. In the seven furlongs event he finished fifth, but in the Stewards he was tenth to pass the winning poet. Pupura, the five-year-old mare by Extractor—Minnie, trained by P. Jones, finished a good second to Tripoli in the Takapuna Maiden Plate, and should pay her way in minor events ahead. Munster (Spalpeen Success), winner of the Ferry Handicap at Takapuna, is a useful sort, and should sec a much better day. The Australian rider, J. McCabe, hits been engaged to ride the Hon. J. D. Onnond's jumping horses during the present season. Mr. G. Morse will declare the weights for the Wanganui Cup and Flying Handicap on or about Saturday next. Nominations for all events to be run at the Ngaruawahia Racing Club's meeting close to-night. ,

STUD NOTES. The Auckland-bred Gladsome (by Seaton Delaval—Miss Gladys) has produced one winner since she went to the stud; but she has yet to give the turf a , high-class performer. In recounting a recent visit to Mr. S. Green's Shipley Estate, where Gladsome is now located, i "Terlinga," of tho Australasian, singled out the colt the chestnut mare threw last season to Comedy King, who is looked upon to accomplish something to bring his dam notoriety. Recently an English writer was commenting upon the fact that there are 131 brood mares by Gallinule in the last volume of the English Stud Book. He seemed to regard the number as remarkable, but it is exceeded in the tenth volume of the Australian Stud Book by Grafton, who is credited with 143 daughters at the stud in Australia. In England, Isinglass, St. Simon, and Ayrshire dispute the place second to Gallinule, Isinglass being represented by 90 daughters, St. Simon by 91, and Ayrshire by 88. Much is expected from Comedy King as a sire. During a recent visit to Shipley " Terlinga " had a look at the Persimmon horse; and he penned the following concerning him : —" Comedy King is gradually filling out into stallion estate, and he certainly is a charming horse. As a racehorse he was brilliant, and he won at all distances. One performance of his I shall always remember. This was his defeat of grand old Trafalgar in the Essendon Stakes. Below the distance Trafalgar had a nice lead, and the pace had been a cracker all the way. McLachlan had to take out the whip to Comedy King, who pulled out that little bit of dash without which no horse can be really great, and won by a length in 2m 3145, which is wonderful time for Flemington. I have no desire to detract from Trafalgar in quoting thi3 performance. He was giving Comedy King 61b, and he was lengths in front of Alawa, The Parisian, and Son of the Marsh. I am merely referring to the race to show that Comedy King was really ' great' on his day, and that he possessed that brilliancy at the end that is to be found in nearly every horse which ultimately becomes a high-class sire. There will be no excuse for Comedy King if by any chance he should fail. No young horse in Australia has ever started 6tud life under more favourable auspices. All his mates are first-class. He has proved very sure with his mares, and his foals give high promise. I saw them nearly all fast week, and there was not a blemish or a crooked leg to be seen, and, taken all round, they are just as promising as foals can be." In the course of an article on the big prices paid at recent sales of yearlings in England, the Sportsman says -.—"The late Admiral Rous estimated that of all the horses bred in England in a year only three were absolutely first-class."

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

CONCLUDING DAY.

The Takapuna Jockey Club, will bring their summer meeting to a conclusion today, and prospects are bright for another very interesting afternoon's racing. . A capital list of acceptances has been received for the eight events which form the programme, and it should only require fine weather to once again find the marine suburb strongly invaded by racegoers. The first event is timed to be started at 12.30 ; p.m.

THE ACCEPTANCES,

MOANA HANDICAP, seven furlonss.— Munster 9.1. The Celt 9.2, Glittering Sands 8.8, Centenary 8.8, Goldflro 8.6. M»iy Ann 8.4, Merry Widow 8.4, Lavern* 8.4. .

MAIDEN HURDLES HANDICAP, one mile and a-half and lOOyds.—Vestal 10.6, Dawn 10.4. Spalperion 9.8. Ruffy 9.6, Haku 9.1, Vio 9.0, Nukuhau 9.0, , Santiago 9.0, Sesame 9.0, Oki Oki 9.0, Clare 9.0, NavyBlue 9 0.

SUBURBAN HANDICAP. fire furlongs and a-half.— 8.3. Tripoli 8.0, Salute 8.0. Apellon 7.10, Overtime 7.3, Miss Livonia 7.0. Maui Nina 7.0, Signo 6,10, Salvia 6.7, Tikitapu 6.7. Spinster 6.7. ' T.J.C. HANDICAP, one mils and a quarter.—Cheddar 8.9, Tiresome 8.8, La Keina 8.2, Prince Soult 7.13, Goldsize 7.11. Jolie Pillo 7.9, Royal Irish 7.8, Devastation 7.4, Gloy 7.1, Holdfast 7.1, Raween 7.0, Ova. tion 6.7

HOBSON HANDICAP, four furlongs.— Chime 9.10, Belenda 8.1, Kitty Belaire 7.2, Lady Penury 7.2. Hadj 7.0, Gold Necklet 6.12. Attraction 6.12, Lucitani* 6.12, Marble Star 6.12.

RANGITOTO HANDICAP, five furlongs and a-half.—Loloma 8.12, Ruse de Guerre 8.2, Makura 8.2, Salvia 8.1. Monster 8.1, Yankee Doodle 8.1. lady" Elgiva 8.0. Tupura 7.13. Hinerewa 7.7, Harenoa 7.6. Glittering Sands 7.5. Tecoma 7.2, Hawea 7.2, Dandy Breeze 7.2, Cogneni 7.2, Chainman 7.2. WAIWERA HANDICAP HURDLES, one mile and three-quarters.North- East 18.0. Pip 10.1, Surplus 10.1, Cloudy Dawn 9.7, Vestal 9.6, Kotiripo 9.5, Kuffy 9.0, Dogger Bank 9.0.

ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP, one 'mile.Cheddar 99, Tnttoo 9.3, Kaween 8.0. Admiral Soult 8 0, Holdfast 8.0, Tinopai 713, Ruatangata 7.12. Worcester 7.10, Maui Nina 7.9. Ovation 77, Almeida 7.7. Matawerewere 7.7, Pupura 7.7, Centenary 7.7.

OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB. The Otehuhu Trotting Club's summer programme will require attention from norseowners on or before Friday next, on which day, at 9 p.m., nominations close for all events.