TROTTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18950, 23 February 1925, Page 12

TROTTING.

OTAHtJHU CLUB'S MEETING. ORION WINS THE CUP. SOME SURPRISE VICTORIES. The Otatuhu Trotting Club's Summer Meeting tu opened on Saturday, and with the weather favourable a large concourse of racegoers was attracted to Alexandra Park, the number present being well up to the beat previous record at a corresponding day at the popular Epsom ground. As a result of recent rains the race-track was in a dead state, and fast records were not looked for. Large fields were a feature of tbe day, and everything passed off most pleasantly. The arrangements made by the secretary, Mr. R. L. Absolum, for tho management of the meeting worked out admirably, and with the events started well up to time the outing was rendered most enjoyable. The chief stipendiary steward, Mr. H. T. Davey, was present. Prior to the contest for the opening event—the Trial Handicap—and while the contestants were parading the birdcage, Mr. .Davey noticed that G. H. Stubbs, the driver of Master Bill, held a whip without a keeper and with steel showing. The whip was ordered to be delivered up. After tha race Stubbs was called before, the stewards for an explanation, when he pleaded ignorance. Tho stewards imposed a fine of £2 for the breach. The leading event of the programme—the Ot&huhu Cup—brought out of 13; and Mr. J. R. McKenrie's bracketed pair, Acron and Lighinin', wa3 the popular selection, with Orion and Audacious most fancied of the others. Orion went out to make tho pace, and he carried the field along attractively. When the last six furlongs came to be undertaken Audacious wa3 trying hard to head the Australian gelding,, but Orion was well clear again at the back stretch. First Carbine rolled into hia task with marked vim in the concluding stage; but Orion always had the. best of his Auckland rival, and a decisive victory went down to Orion's credit. 'lne winner is a moderate-sized stallion, owned by the New South Wales sportsman, Mr. W. J. Carter. P. Riddle, who trained and drove Orion, had a similar record in the two preceding years, Sheik and Delavan Quest, respectively. After the race the handsome gold cup, which formed the trophy was presented. The Minister for Marine, Hon. G. J. Anderson, made a happy speech in congratulating the winning trainer and driver, and Mrs. Anderson handed the cup to Mrs. Riddle amid cheering. The two back-markers. Realm and Man-o'-War. each had their chances settled by unexpected incidents- at different stages. Shortly after the start Wood vale broke, and as he came back Realm could not avoid a collision. Man-o'-W ar was well up when the concluding six furlong 3 came to be undertaken, but he met trouble a little further on, and had completely settled his prospects of securing • a place among the place-goiters. The surprise victories were registered respectively by Rock Hinton and Lord Nepean. In the decision of the Tamaki HandicaD Rock Hinton. who figured four- , teenth in the order of the betting. s c °red from another outsider in Kingsclere, Lord Nepean brought off his surprise m the , Papakura Handicap. The totalisator investments during the day amounted to £53,376 10s. compared with £50.652 10s on the corresponding day last year—an increase of £27-4. DETAILS OF THE RACING. TRIAL HANDICAP, Of £300; second £6O. third, £3O. ting horses only. Limit, Sin 52». 1} miles. I—HAPPY ROSA. G. Barton's b f. 3yxs. by Great Audubon—banta itosa, 12yda (W. Tomkinson) •• 1 10—THE TARTAR. Mjre. Malloy's br g. sged, 132 yds (T. Roe) 2 2-HELEN BINGEN, J. Tims' br m, 6yre, limit (J. T. Paul) J Also Started.—ll Copper, 19,. Deballszac, 14, Wild Nell Junior, 2? Viva, 20 Canberra 16 Lady Ena, !> Salesman, 9 Gold Lad and Master Bill bracketed. 8 Pirate limit; 3 Hooley, 36vds; 13 Kata-o, 4 Ancles. 7 Reta Huon. 6 Elsa £ore, 1' Pg* Bell 72yds; 18 Lock Lomond, 84yds: 21 Bon Bon! 11 Todd Bells, 23 Tiki, 15 Golden Gate, 96yd"s. Copper, Reta Huor. and Hooley broko up at the start. Lady Ena was first away and led early from Helen Brngen but broke, and the latter took charge. Helen Bingen was the leader as they passed n where Happy Rosa, Lady Ena and The Tar tar were her nearest attendants. Going out (if the straight Happy Rosa took command, and led along the back trom Helen .Bingen, Lady Ena and The Tartar. Crossing the top The Tartar ran up second but had no chance of reaching Happy Rosa, who beat him by two and a half lengths. Helen Bingon was three lengths away third, and Lady Ena fourth. Then came Audex, Golden Gate. Todd Bells and Tiki. Times, 3m 40 2-ss, Jm 31 3-ss, 3m 15 3-ss. TAMAKI HANDICAP, Of £300; second £6O, third, £3O; limit, 3m 2Js; li miles. 14—ROCK HINTON, A. J. Charles' elk ch g. 6yrs, by Nut Ansel—Lucy Hinton. limit (R. Jopson) .. ..1 7—ECvGSCLERE. E. Grimmond's b g, syrs, limit (Owner) .. 2 S—THE TEXAN, L. E. Knight's ch g, 4yrs, limit (A. Julian) .* •- 3 Also Started.—lß Jewel Pointer. 14 Hohora, 10 Quin Zola and Grattan Thorpe bracketed, 20 Ursuhne, 17 Jasper, 1 Our Jessie and Mars bracketed, 5 Baldy Locsruda, 8 Black Gold and Glenoc bracketed, 15 Some Jazz, limit; 6 Leewood, 2 Drone, 11 Amzoram, 19 Direct Chimes, 16 Taneatua, 12yds; 12 Sidelight, 12yds and Ekoeranei, 24yds, bracketed; 4 Ruby Huon, 48yds. Leewood lost his driver at the start, while Mars, Black Gold, Direct Chimes, bidelight- and Some Jazz broke up. Rock ton soon worked his way to the front and led past the stand from Grattan Thorpe, The Texan, Ursuline and Kingsclere. Rock Hinton continued on in the lead along the back and across the top, where The Texan, Kingsclere and Gratian Thorpe were his nearest attendants. Rock Hinton was "first into the straight and came on to win by two lengths from Kingsclere, who defeated The Texan by a length. Ruby Huon waa fourth followed by Grattan Thorpe. UrsuHne and Ekoeraneh Times, 2m 55 2-ss, 2m 575, 2m 57 2-ss. MT. ALBERT HANDICAP, Of £300; second £6O, third £3O; limit, 3m 333; li miles. 6—HUGHIE WALLACE, J. W. Tims' b g, syrs. by Huia Dillon—Wallace L mare, limit (J. T. Paul) .. ..1 9—MASTER COUNCILLOR, Ward M. Evans' b g, aged. 48yds (W. Evans) 2 B—LA FAYETTE. J. L. Webb's br hj, syrs, 24yds (W. Tomkinsoii) .. 3 Also Started.—l 3 Uncle Bert, limit;' 4 Mint Boy limit, and Rockaway, 12yds, bracketed; 10 Golden Park limit and StanMoor. 24yds bracketed; 12 Conscript. 1 Lenglen. 8 Buz Buz. 2 Grey Peter, 11 Red Stnr, 12yds; 5 Haricot. 24yd3; 15 Gold Sound, 13 Profiteer, 36yds; 7 Olive Huon, 72yds. Stanmoor and Mint Boy failed to leave correctly and Grey Peter fell. Conscript began quickly and led from Hughie Wallace. With a lap covered Conscript wns. still showing the way being cloiiely attended by Hughie Wallace, with La Fayette, Master Councillor and Haricot ne:n. Going along tie back, Hughie Wallace took charge and was just clear of Conscript, La Fayette, Master Councillor and Haricot, who were bunched, but the last-named broke and lost her position. Hughie Wallace led across the top and into the. straight from . Master Councillor and La Fayette, and thas order was maintained. ta the post, Hughie Wallace winning by two and a half lengths from Master Councillor. La Fayette three lengths away third. Haricot was fourth, followed by Olive Eupn, Red Star and Profiteer. Times, 3in 28 3-ss, 3m 25 4-ss, 3m 28 3 ' sß ' OTAHUHU CUP j Of £IOOO and Gold Cup, valued lOOgns; second £2OO, third £IOO, fourth £SO; limit 4m 355; 2 miles. 2—ORION (late Retreat), W. J. Carter's b h aged, by Mauritius—Rosie, limit (P. Riddle) 1 7—FIRST CARBINE, Newdick Bros.' b g aged, 48yds (.A. Newdick) .. ..2 I—wVCRON, J. R. McKonzie's b b, sy.ra 84yds (F. Holmes jun.) .. .. 3 I—LIGHTNIN', J. R. McKenzie's b m, aged, 24yd3 (F. Holmes) .. ..4 Also Started.—l2 Brownwood, 11 Woodvale, limit; 3 Audacious, 12yds; 5 Jewel, 24yds; 8 Nita Bell. 36yds; -1 Dean Dillon, 48yds; 9 Jjogan Chief. 84yds; 10 Man o' War, 6 Realm, 108yd3. Woodvale broke up badly at tho start and before the field had gone far Realm collided with bim ard the pair were out of the race. Orion was a trifle slow to go but soon ran to the front.aiid led paßt the stand from Audacious. Brownwood, Jewel. Lighnin' and First Carbide.' At the stand the next time Orion led frojn Audacious. Jewel, Ligbtnin', First Carbine, Dean Dillon, Acron and Logan Chief, the field being well bunched. Orion diew out slightly along the back, where Audacious and Lightnin" were in close pursuit and Acron and First Carbine were together next. Crossing the top First Carbine and Acron moved np and the order into tho straight was Onon, First Carbine, Audacious! and Aaron. Orion draw out in the ran Ju.me and won well by two. length, from First Csrbino, who defeated Acron by a T , pr > Lightnin' was fourth and then came Allocs Dean Dillon and Ix>g»n Chief. Cd o' War appeared to lose bs feet during the lasi lap and *-aa pulJod up. J»m 32 3-iSs, to 30 1-58, 27 4-s®. ita-SS 4r&a.

ALEXANDRA HANDICAP. . ... Of £400; second £BO, third £4O. ,&>r trotting horses only. Limit, 4.48; 2 .x>'»es. 4—WIMMERA KING. P.; MillenV hr i, aged, by King Harold—unki own, 24yd8 (owner) 1 S—ROI ALTO. L. Bayly's b g. n limit (R. A. McMillan) .. •• 2 11—-KING CAPITALIST, L. J. P.lilii«- „ ton' 3 b g. aged, 36yd» (owner) d Also Started.—G Battery Be.l, 3 8?i ri.t 13 Grattan Abbey, limit: 8 The Squira, 24 yds; 2 Normica Heir, 36yds: 7 a "' 60yds; 1 Peter McKinnoy. 9 A 1 Bundaberg, 72yds; 10 Poter Swift, lOSydij The field moved away well, and Roi Alio went out to make the pace, leading past thv stand from King Capitalist, Spirit Bell, and Wimmera King. Roi Alto was still in charge at the stands the second time, closely attended by Wimmera King, with King Capitalist, Spirit Bell, Normica Heir and Peter McKinney next. Going out of the straight Wimmera King took charge, and led alone the Lack well clear of Roi Alto, with Rmtr Capitalist, Spirit Bell, Normica Heir and Peter McKinney next. Wimmera King diew, out across the top. and came on. to win by; three lengths from Roi Alto, who defeated. King Capitalist by a length and a-half.. Peter McKinney was closo up. fourth, fol - lowed by Normica Heir. Spirit Bell and Ihe Squire. Before a lap was covered _ Petert Swift lost his driver. Times: 4m 455, 4m. 49 3-ss, 4m 47 2-ss. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, Of £400; second £BO, third £4O. Limit ijMl 2 miles. 10—LORD NEPEAN, F. Young's b hj, 6yrs, by Ribbonwood—Spring Heel, limit (J. Kenny) 1 3—GLANDORE. G. G. Hill's rn hj, syrs. limit (A. Brown) 2 S—CUTE LAD, O. Rees' b g, aged, 48 yds (E. S. Groat) 3 Also Started.—l2 Directive, limit; 6 BelX Tower, 11 Respect, 12yds; 1 Queen's Own. 4 Wild Nut, 24yds: 9 Rua Pere, 36yds; 2 Promenade. 36yas, and Prince Lyons, 48yds (bracketed); 7 Temple, 48yds; 8 Coal Light, 60yds. '• ' Directive began quickly, and led past the stand from Lord Nepean, Glandore. Respect and Promenade. Passing tbo stand the second time. Lord Nepean headed Directive, behind whom were Glandore, Cute Lad, Respect and Promenade. Going alongthe back Lord Nepean was out well clear of Directive, with Glandore, Cute Lad. and Promenade next. Cuts Lad and Glandore moved up crossing the top. but Lord Nepean was still well clnar of them turning for home. Lord Nepean easily held his own in the run to the post, and won by three lengths from Glandoie, Cute Lad being a length away, third. Queen's Own was fourth, and then came Promenade, Respect and., Directive. Times, 4m 38 l-ss, 4m 40 3-ss, 4m 37 3-Ss. MYERS HANDICAP. Of £500; second £IOO, third £SO. Limit 2.51 i; li miles. B—HER LADYSHIP, F. C. Hand's b m, aged, by Logan Pointer —Lady Derby, 12yds (J. Paul) 1 11—GREAT BINGEN, J. R. McKenzie's br hj, aged, 84 yds (F. Holmes. Jnr.) 2 12—ONYX, L. G. King's b m, aged, 84 yds (J. Messervey) 3 Also Started.—7 La Fayette. 1 Childe Audubon, 5 Master Councillor, 4 Heather Girl, 13 Kewpie, limit; 3 Florrie Bingen, 15 Woodvale, 6 Lady Dunmore, 2 Goldman. 12yds; 14 Nita Bell. 10 Moneymaker. 9 Hypo, 16 Pitaroa. 36yds. Woodvale and Childe Audubon broke up at the start. La Fayette and Master Councillor struck their gait quickly, and led past the stand from Her Ladyship. Lady Dunmore, Moneymaker and Childe Audubon. The leading positions were unaltered going along the back, where Great Bingen moved ur> fast, and Onyx could be seen improving her position. When they reached tbo top Master Councillor had charge from Her Ladyshipand La Fayette, with Great Bingen and Onyx next. Master Councillor led into the straight, from Ler Ladyship. Great Bingen and Onyx.. Her Ladyship took charge at the distance, and came on to win by two lengths from Great Bingen, who defeated Onyx by a length. Master Councillor, was fourth, followed by Lady Dunmore, Pitaroa, and Hypo. Times: 2m 49 4-ss, 2m 41 3-ss, 2m 455. RAILWAY HANDICAP (Saddle), Of £350; second £7O. third £35. Limit 2.20; 1 mile. 3—LOGAN ROTHSCHILD, J. G. Robertson's br g, aged, bv Logan Pointer—Duchess of RothM&ild, limit (H. SeweiP .. .. 1 15—NELSON McCORMACK. G. S. Casey's b g. syrs, 12yds (P. Rogers) . 2 12—WAKANUI, J. Cutts' b g, aged, 12yds (MitcLell) 3 Also Started.—2 Admiral Hood and Sparkling Pronto (bracketed), 13 Ben Wallace and Ursuline (bracketed), 16 Lady Rockaway, 7 Kingsclere. 18 Dillon Shine, 19 Uncle Bert, limit; 1 Mint Boy, limit, and Rockaway, 12 yds (bracketed); 6 Nipper, limit, and Darknite, 48yds (bracketed); 4 Signorella. 17 Rothcliffe, 11 Inclement, 5 Stanmoor, 12yds; 14 Gold Sound, 9 Lord Minto, 24yds: 10 Mulwaree, 36yds; 8 Rose Pointer, 48yds. Ben Wallace and Sparkling Pronto were Suickly into their stride, and they led prst ae stand from Logan Rothschild, Rockavay and Wakanui. The leaders bunched aV.mg the back, but Logan Rothschild took charge crossing the top, and led into the straight from Ben Wallace, Rockaway and Inclement. In a good finish Logan Rothschild stayed on to win by three-parts of a length from Nelson McCormack, who put in some good work over the concluding stages. Wakanui was a length away, third, and then came Kingsclere, Lord Minto, Ben Wallace and Inclement. Times: 2m 21 2-ss; 2m 20 4-ss; 2m 21 l-ss. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. F. W. Edwards for events to be decided on the second day of the Otahuhu Trfitting Club's Summer Meeting on Wednesday next:— SUBURBAN HANDICAP. Of £300; li miles; 3.52 class. Lady Viva .. Lt. Peter Ham .. 24 Master Bill . Lt. Sweet Memory 24 Lena Ansel .. Lt. Hooley .. 36 Gold Lad .. Lt. Roe .Bell .. 48 Canberra .. Lt. Ngatira .« 48 Wild N. Jun. . Lt. H. Bingen .. 60 Wisa Pirate . Lt. Katalo k. 60 L. Stepney . . Lt. Elsa Nore .. 72 Copper .. Lt. Audex .. 72 Wiltshire Lad , Lt. Reta Huon .. 72 Salesman .. Lt. Purs. Bell . . 72 Debalizac .. Lt. Loch Lomond 84 Col Thorpe .. Lt. Some Jazz .. 84 Imp. George . Lt. Tod Bells .. 84 Lady Fan .. Lt. Golden Gate , 96 Yds. Bon Bon . » 96 Timbell ». 12 Tiki ..06 Lady Ena .. 12 *Happy Rosa . 132 Real Todd .. 24 NEWMARKET HANDICAP. I Of £300; li miles; 3.39 class. Frisco Lass . Lt. Yds. Billy Whizz .. Lt. Koniniwood ~ 12 Maid of Moun. Lt. Taneatua a. 12 Black Gold .. Lt. Drone ». 12 Admiral Lock , Lt. Sidelight •. 12 MaTS .. Lt. Leewood ~ 12 Glenoc .. Lt. P. Fisher ». 32 Our Jossie .. Lt. My Junior 12 Lord Haldane . Lt. D. Chimes 12 Gol. Park Lt. Manna .< 12 Wild Child .. Lt. The Texan .. 24 Tannhauser .. Lt. Toll" Chimes . 24 Quin Zola. ~ Lt. Scandal .. 36 Peter Beck .. Lt. His Pal .. 36 Ben Zolock . . Lt. La Sonnette .. 36 J. Pointer . • Lt. Doc. Dillon . 36 Jingle Bell 3 .. Lt. Kingsclere ». 36 Speed King .. Lt. Tranquil .. 60 Hohora .. Lt. Grey Peter ,-. 60 Wrigley . • Lt. The Tartar ~ ' 2 Grat. Thorpe . Lt. Ruby Huon . • 72 B. Locanda . . Lt. *Rock Hinton • 84 Lot. Audubon. . Lt. *H. Wallace .. 108 SYLVIA PARK HANDICAP. Of £350; 1 mile; 2.21 class. B. Pearl .. Lt. Grey Peter 12 Buz Buz .. Lt. Ruby Huon .. 12 Leewood .. Lt. Lenglen .. 12 Mint Boy .. Lt. Haricot .. 12 Kingsclere .. Lt. Huon Grattan 24 Anoziram .. Lt. N. McCormack 24 Nipper ~ Lt. Stanmoor 24 Some Ja.zz .. Lt. Conscript .. 24 Ekoeranei .. Lt. The Pointer . 24 Pre 3. Wilson . Lt. L. Rothschild . 24 Drone .. Lt. Tiny Locanda. 24 Manna .. Lt. Inclement .. 24 S. Pronto .. Lt. Queen's Own . 24 Ad. Hood .. Lt. Wakanui .. 24 Uncle Bert .. Lt. La Fayette .. 36 Yds. M. Councillor . 36 L. Rockaway , 12 X. Whispers ,48 Ben Wallace . 12 Delavan Bill . 48 Red Star .. 12 Coal Light .. 48 Rockaway .. 12 B Patch .. 60 Nelson Tasker . 12 Olive Huon ~ 60 Rothcliffe .. 12 DOMINION HANDICAP. Of £IOOO : 2 miles: 4.35 class. Kewpio •. Lt. Pitaroa .. 24 F Bingen .. Lt. Billy Sea 24 Goldman .. Lt. Jewel ►, 24 Brownwood .. Lt. Lightnin' .. 24 Woodvale .. Lt. W. Willie .. 36 Bell Harold .. Lt Nita Bell .. 36 Yds. Dean Dillon . 48 Audacious .. 32 First. Carbine 60 Hypo .. 12 G. Brngen .. 84 L Dunmore .. 12 Onyx . - 308 Moneymaker . 24 Man-o'-War . 108 MANUKAU HANDICAP. Of £4OO ; 2 miles: 4.48 class. G Abbey .. TA Wimmera King 60 of,irit Bell .. Lt. Waikaha, .. 60 BSt Bell .. Lt Lady Nan ..60 Blue wood .. Lt. A 1 Mack. .. 60 Mftlmsbury . . Lt. Aerial Bingen 72 Hertelw/a • P. McKinney . 72 Hera&iwyn yds. Wild Nut .. 72 Roi Alto .• 12 Bundaberg .. 72 PlSsbr.-Sim :: » I- Sr :: B ?«?•.: S K Canitalist.. . 36 First Fashion 120 Normica Heir. 36 RICHMOND HANDICAP. Of £330 : 2 miles; 4.44 olass. Directive .. Lt »• 36 Bus! Bui .. Lt. Rua Pere .. 36 Grev Peter .. Lt. Promenade .. S6 ' Yds. 'G Audubon .« 48 Respect .. 12 H. Junior 48 Gol. Hope .. 12 Temple .. 48 Gold Bound . 12 P. Lyons 48 Bell Tower .. 12 Holly Boy .. 48 B. Audubon .. 24 Coal Light .. 00 Queen's Owa . 24 Olive Huon . 60 Wild Nat . 24 Dick Dillon . . 73 M Councillor . 24 Cute Lad . . '2 H.' Wallace .. 36 Bell Harold .. 64 Giandoro 36

FAREWELL HANDICAP. Of £3OO ; 31 miles: 2.55 class. Pres. Wilson . Lt. Temple .. 12 Black Pearl . Lt. Queen's Own . 12 Rockaway .. Lt. Lord Minto . 12 Koniniwood . Lt. L. Rothschild . 24 S. Pronto .. Lt. Profiteer . . 24 Mint Boy .. . .Lt. M. Councillor . 36 Gol. Hopo . . Lt. P. Lyons . . 36 Red Star . . Lt. Harold Junior 36 Nelson Tusker , Lt. La Fayette . . 36 Haricot . Lt. Lord J>epean . 48 Longlen . . Lt. C. Audubon .. 48 , _ Yd?. Darknite .. 48 Ruby Huon . . 12 Rua Pere . . 48 Holly Boy . . 12 Delavan Bill . . 48 Tiny Locanda . 12 Mulwaree . . 48 H. Grattan .. 12 Heather Girl , 48 Stanmoor .. V2 1. Whispers . . 48 ft. McCormack 12 Rose Pointer . GO Signorella . . 12 Hypo . . 72 Wakanui . . 12 Bell Harold . 72 Brendo . . 12 * Not eligible. .Acceptances close for above named events to-vday at 5 p.m. with the seoretary. Mr. R. L. Absolum. THE WANGANUI MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI, Saturday. The following are the acceptances for events to be decided on the second day of Che Wanganui Trotting Club's meeting:— IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, 1} miles.— FJirebell, Why Not, Electric Gold, Limited, Gulden Morn, Master Cute, limit; Lizzie Fianz, 24yds bhd; James Conway 72. &IUBIJTRBAN HANDICAP, li miles.-Fire-befil. Great Kevin, Mufti, Lincoln Pointer, Hal Huon, 24yds bhd; Satin Bird, Bomlre, 36; Cora Tacks, Clarion Chimes, 48; Haroto, 72. BQROUGH HANDICAP. 1} miles.Petenoro, Tamahana, Audubon Boy, limit; Annette, 24yds bhd; Peter Eyre, 72; Zelica, Peter; McDonald, 96; Plunder, 144; Rostrevor, 204. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. 2 miles.—The Shrew., limit; Herbelwyn, 24yds bhd; Zolock Palm. Glimpse, Ocean Spray, 36; Tranquil, Daphne Wild wood, 48; Pearl Coronado, Kororriea, ,72; Hue Coronado. 132. STEWARDS' HANDICAP,-11 miles.—Master Cnte, Golden Morn, limit; Plain Bob, 12yd8 bhd; Jingle Bells, Gold Dial, 24; Syringa. Satin Bird. Hal Huon, 36; Why Worry, 72; Uramic, 84; Sea Nymph, 108. BALLANCE HANDICAP. 2 milos.-Peter Eyre, Real Todd, limit; Zelica, Ngatira, 12yds bind; Peter McDonald, 24; Tere, 72; Plunder, 96; Rostrevor, Herbelwyn, 168. WANGANUI STAKES, li miles.—Clarion Chimes, Caim Zolock,-Jean Audubon, limit; Haroto, Nita Cole, 12yds bbd; Uramic, 24; Daphne WiTdwood, Gold Flake, Glimpse, ($. FAREWELL HANDICAP, 1 mile.—Mdfti, Gold Dial, Jean Audubon, James Conway, limit; Tranquil, Why Worry, Logan Lass, Young Dillon, Uramic, Prince Poole, 24yds bhd; Ocean Spray, 36. THE NORTHLAND CLUB. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. [BY TELEGB^PH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHANGAREI, Saturday. The fourth annual general meeting of the Northland Trotting Club was held at Whangarei on Friday evening, the president, Mr. J. J. Brake, occupying the chair. The attendance vras a record for the club. The chairman said it was pleasing to see so many taking an interest in light harness sport, and the utility horse. While the club was undoubtedly entitled to permits for two days, it was gratifying to know that it had got something. The balance-sheet and treasurer's report showed the finances to bo in a healthy condition. * _ The following officers we're elected:—Patrons. the Hon. J. G. Coates and Messrs. A. J. Murdoch and Allen Bell. M.P.; president, Mr. L. J. Brake; vice-presidents, Messrs. S. M. Simons and E. A. McMabon; treasurer, Mr. H. W. Crawford: auditor, Mr. W. A. Parker. Tho following were appointed to fill vacancies on the committee; Messrs. McCardle, Armstrong, Tierney, and Schon. The matter of a date for tho meeting was left to the committee. A special meeting is to bo held within 14 days to consider a motion to alter the maximum number of members from 350 to 500. CANTERBURY NOTES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. A. Fleming has Locanda Mac looking particularly well, and the Auckland Trotting Cup winner should race prominently the next time he ia etepped out in public. The American trotter, Lee Norris, has ben fired and he» will be given a good spell. If this does xioqt cure his unsoundness he will be retired ta the stud. Lee Norris showed promise at one stage of hi 3 career of developing into a champion, but he has not come up to expectations. Had he been thoroughly sound ?bere nfight have been a different story to tell. Most of P. Riddle's team are restricted to easy tasks at Addington, as they arv very forward. Sheik, who has not raced sa recently as the others, is being kept busy .and he should be in great fettle for the Easter Meeting of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. The American mare brought here by the late C. James, has again changed hands, P. Gregg having solct her to a patron of E. Berry's stable. Logan Lou is doing steady work, but sho looks very much on the big side, and it is almost certain she will not be ready to race at Easter. . Native King appears to be at his best, so far as condition is concerned, but hi 3 performances in training are not impressive. The trotter looks like giving P. Riddle plenty to think about to get him to his best speed. Delavan Guest is in steady work again. He has freshened up after his spell and should not take long to be brought to his b< Napland is trotting well in his work, but his last effort in a race was most disappointing. Possibly he felt the effects of travelling to Dunedin. Bell Harold looks very well, but he was evidently not pleasing his trainer, as at the last minute Tomkinson decided not to take him to Auckland A Cox has George Grafton going wonderfully well. The fast but erratic pacer.seems to have become much more steady in his training and he goes well now even without the hopples. He will be Taced at the J«ew Brighton Club's Meeting. . The trotter. Nelson Bell, is still enjoying a sDell in tho paddock, but A. Cox intends bringing him in again shortly and P e , ltl "S him ready for races near tho end of the Be ße°bel looks well and has a fino turn of aneed but the paccr docs not seem too re- : liable' in his races. He comes on quickly and trains off equally as fast.