RACING CARNIVALS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19525, 3 January 1927, Page 13

RACING CARNIVALS.

DERBY DAY AT ELLERSHE.

(COMMENDATION'S FINE WIN

yiCTORY FOR THE HAWK.

JCARAMU BRINGS OFF SURPRISE.

The Auckland Racing Club's Summer fdeeting was continued on Now Year's Day, when there was' an assemblage of ;27,000 at Ellerslie. A strong north-west •wind with an overcast sky was in evidence throughout the day and at one period rain threatened, but it passed off -with a mild sprinkle. The proceedings throughout wero characterised with much spirit, and with strong fields engaged in Ihe various events the racing was inTested with much interest. A trio of

surprise victories were recorded during il'.o day. Doreo (Midsummer Handicap), -Jvaramu (New Year Hurdle Race) and King Smock (Glasgow Handicap) being £ho equines to bring such about. Though the race track was not what Trould bo regarded in a lively state it provided perfect going, and the time recorded in the- Derby contest furnished pointed evidence that it had recovered splendidly from the downpour of the preceding week. An accident occurred during the running of the Newmarket Handicap. Ballyjnoy 11. and Merry Jest foil, and the jockeys, W. Jones and Lee, were hurt. ■After receiving attention on the course the injured jockeys were conveyed to the hospital.

A case to engage the attention of the 'Judicial Committee had reference to a failure on the part of the respective owners of Stormy ana! Bahama to notify a joint interest which, in acct>rda:aco with the rules, required the two horses named to be bracketed. A fine of £5 in each ■•instance was inflicted; Totalisator Receipts.

The totalisator investments during i;he 'day amounted to £98,450 10s compared with £110,652 10s on the corresponding day last year. The sum invested during the three days of the present meeting amounts to £278,603. Compared ■with last year's figures (£337,861) at a similar stage of tho summer fixture this represents a decrease of £59,250. The following were the respective amounts invested in the various events on Saturday : Ellerslie Handicap £11,439} Midsummer Handicap Jf.- ■». 13,909 New Year Hurdles . . . . 11,774 A.R.C. Handicap .. 17,840} G-reat Northern Derby 13,285 i Newmarket Handicap ** •«, 15,489 Glasgow Handicap . . . ■&, 16,710 Win for Archeno. ■ The opening event of the programme T.'as the Ellerslio Handicap, and in a field tof a dozen the three-year-old. Antrim Boy was made favourite, Haze and Archeno being most strongly supported of the other contestants. Antrim Boy filled tho xolo of pacemaker, and he flattered the hopes of his admirers until heads were fairly" in a line for home. Archeen disposed of the favourite without any trouble, and the latter failing to stay he laded out of it. Tho final stage saw Archeno galloping strongly, and he won his race in good style from tho gelding Quondong. Doree's Surprise, The Midsummer Handicap brought out it field of 13. High Finance was made favourite, Cosmetic and Royal Ceres ■being backed in that order. A surprise proved to be in store, and the favourites were all beaten in the concluding stages. Cosmetic had a slight advantage at the distance, but she was beaten at the stand, where Royal Ceres seemed likely to iscore. The final stage, however, 6aw Doree shoot np next the rails, and she won her race nicely by half a length ■from Melissa. Doree, who is a racy looking filly by Luoullus from d'Oro, carried the colours of hor breeder, Mr. T. H. •Lowry. Surprise o 1 the Day. The New Year's Hurdle Race brought put a field of fourteen, and when backers got to work they made Highway favourite, Rangatahi and Pentagram being the others most strongly supported. Another pronounced surpriso proved to be in store. When the fourth hurdle had been negotiated, Daddy's Girl, Karamu, Royal Form, and Pentagram composed tho leading division in the run up the back. Karamu streaked right away, and though Pentagram had nearly closed up the gap separating him from the leader when the last hurdle was reached, Karamu hung on well, and combating the challenge delivered by Pentagram, ho got home first by thre'e-quartors of a length. Karamu was the extreme outsider of tho field, and a solid dividend followed his victory. Karamu will bo remembered for a sensational victory which he recorded at Avondalo in the autumn of 1924, when he led the tteld home in the Hobsonville Hurdle Race, a ■dividend of several hundreds being; paid over his win. Gold Rep unseated his rider at the first hurdle, and Highway fell in negotiating tho seventh.

Footfall Scores Gamely. The Auckland Racing Club Handicap xvas the succeeding event, and when the numbers went up tor t?ie mile £.nd a-half race, it was found that Eden Hall was the only withdrawal, which loft a fine field of eighteen to contest the leading handicap event. Star Stranger was jaado favourite, with To Monanui almost as well supported. Others most strongly backed were Desert Glow, Mask, Count Cavour, Clariuda, Footfall, Mandane, Tanadees and Oreum. When the ,first three furlongs of the journey were completed Day Guard, Clarinda and Oreum composed the leaders, Star Stranger being about eighth 'and To Monanui further back. Day Guard was showing the way jit the seven furlongs post with Oreum goinf well in second place. Oreum and Day "Guard went on together for some time, when Oreum shook herseh c ear, and the daughter of Desert Gold, sfciiking along holdlv, she showed the way right into the straight, and approaching the distance she was still in the van. Trie distance, however, saw the field bunch up rapidly, and Oreum was quickly surrounded. Footfall, who was on the raus, forged to the front at the half distance, and then Count Cavour came through. The top-weight made a game bid tor \ictorv, but Footfall stayed it out well, ai d ■won! amid excitement, by three-quoiteis of a le::igih from the top weight, with ».e 'Monanui a neck awav third. Footfall had previously won races m.r a mile and a-quarter, but tue victor} he recorded at EllcrsKe on New Uar s av marked his first victory m atrace tit ending to sixteen furlongs. Footfall, vho is'thc fourth, foal of the brilliant Martian mare Warstep, carried the colours of Ins breeder, Mr. 0. G. Dalget}. Star Stranger was in a good position inside the distance, but he tailed to stay it out. and he war. the chief disappointment ot the The Derby Contest, The Great ; Northern Derby was the next event on the card, and viia a lie ( of ten produced to contest the uonoure classic event a very keen interest was manifested as the candidates came into the birdcage. Commendation having forieitca Irs engagement in the King s Plate on the second dav owing to displaying some tenderness he was eagerly scanned. I tie big son of Limond stepped round the enclosure in a manner that served to inspire complete confidence that all was well with him, and, further, that ho was quite ready for the fray. Lysander carried himself most attractively,, and though in ■stature Commendation would be adjudged more commanding the sou of Absurd would be awarded the palm for blood-like appearance. Battlement looked well and! fho gen of Martian having a yiefcory, to

his credit in a fast-run mile and threequarters race ho was considered to have good prospects of earning classic honours. True Blood, Phaola, Seatown, Alloway, Chamour, Atareria and ,Tinokoa all looked well; and altogether the Derby contestants presented a most pleasing picture as thoy filed out of the birdcage. * _ In the preliminary tion's bold action served to further inspire confidence in his ability to earn dual Derby honours; but still Lysander pleased immensely, while Battlement's resolute stylo won him a good circle of admirers. From the outset of speculation it was always made clear that Commendation would rule a warm favourite, and it was a case of odds on the Limond gelding when speculation ceased. Lysander was second favourite, and the others were backed in the following order:—Battlement, True Biood, Phaola, Seat own, Alloway, Chamour, Atareria and Tinokoa.

Directly the barrier went up Lysander was quickly into his stride and when the first three furlongs were completed the big son of Absurd was leading Commendation, with True Blood and Battlement handy, and the whole field was in close At the seven-furlongs post Commendation went up to Lysander and as the two bays ran stride for stride for next three furlongs excitement ran high. Commendation had the best of Ljsandsr at the three-furlongs post, and galloping it out in bold style he won by three lengths in a manner that showed him up in attractive colours. Alloway seemed to get the best of Lysander about the centre of the main stand, but Lysander answered the challenge in game style and the son of Absurd filled the role of runner-up. That there was no loitering on the road the time recorded (2m. 345.) amply testifies. The time record for the Great Northern Derby is held by Desert Gold, who compassed the journey in 2m. 32 3-ss. when she won the race in 1916.

After the race the pleasing ceremonv of encircling the winner's neck with the blue ribbon was performed in the birdcage by Lady Fergus.son, wife of Admiral Sir James Fergusson. Commendation at first seemed inclined to resent the adornment of his neck, but Lady Fergusson deftly encircled the ribbon, terminating the same with a neat bow, and then Mr. H. O. Nolan, vice-president of the club, called for cheers, which were responded to in a very fitting manner. The interesting record in connection with this year's Great Northern Derby is that the first and second horses were bred by Mr. G. M. Currie at Koatanui, while the first arid third horses were respectively sired by Limond, who i 3 owned by the Wanganui studmaster. The Hawk's Victory. The Newmarket Handicap brought out a field of 14, and on the strength of tho victory registered by High Pitch in the Railway Handicap on the opening day the son of Sarchedon ruled a warm favourite for the Newmarket Handicap, Limited, Ballymoy 11. and Lady Cavendish claiming most attention of the others. In the early stage of the contest Dave and Nancy Lee were the prominent actors. The distance saw half a dozen waging an interesting battle, and the issue still hung in the balance 50yds, from tho post. Hero Tho Hawk, who was in the centro of the course, came through, and the veteran, finishing up his task in game style, won by a length and a-half from Nancy Lee. King Smock's VictoryThere was a field of 23 for the Glasgow Handicap, for which Paperchase was made favourite, with Nadarino, Le Chpucas and Decoy Bird the others most strongly supported. Another surprise proved to bo in store. Nadarino, who was quickly into her stride, shot away in front, with King Smock and Delightrnent her closest attendants. Delightrnent and Nadarino were still fighting it out lor supremacy when the half-distance was reached. Thirty yards from home King Smock shot ap next the rails with a hue run, and amid much excitement he scored a half-length victory from Delightrnent. In the order of betting King Smock figured eleventh and Delightrnent fifteenth, so that it was a case of two outsiders fighting it out for the leading position.

DETAILS OF THE RACING, ELLERSLIE HANDICAP. Of j£soo; second £'loo, third £SO. Apprentice riders. 1 mile. (H. Lee) •• • • 1 6—QUONDONG, E. P. Andreao and W. B. Williamson's b g, 3yrs, 7.0 car. 7.5 (A. Driscoll) 11—IiORD GHY, N. Quirk's b fr, syr 3, o 7.0 (A. Gilmoro) ° Also Started: —2 Haze (J. Piatt), 9.0, car. 8.9; ! Antrim Boy (C. Bevies) 8.1 car. 86; 5 Nucleus (Park) 7.7, ear. 7.2, 4 Ngarara (F. Foster) 7.6 car 7.11; 10 Judges Box (Duggan) 7.0; 7 Ballaohulish (C. Goldsboro) 7.0; 9 Lady Robinson (H. Akersten). 7.0; 12 Miss Astron (H. Ray), 7.0; 8 Nassock (D. Davey), 7.0. (Winner by W. J. Urquhart. El.ershe), From a fair start Antrim Boy was first away and ho led along the back from Archeno, Judge's Box, Haze and Ballachulish. Antrim B°y was a .p. ou -R lengths from Archeno at the cutting with Lord Guy, Judge's Box and Haze some lengths back nest. Archeno ran up to Antrim Boy at the turn and they were clear of Lord Guy, Judge s Box and Ngarara. Archeno drew out below, the distance and stayed on to win by a length from Quondong, who finished strongly and beat Lord Guy by three parts oS a length. Hazo was fourth followed by Judge s Bos, Ngarara and Ballachulish. Time lm 40 o-ds.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. Of £GCO; second £IOO, third £SO. For two-year-olds. 5 fur. 6—DOREE, T. H. dowry's br f, by Lncullus—D'Oro,, 7.0 (W. Jones) .. 1 ■i—MELISSA, E. George's br I, 7.2, car. 7.3 (H. Lee) 2 S—THAW, G. M. Currie's b g, 7.8, car. 7.1 H (L. Pine) 3 Also Started: —3 Royal Ceres (B. H. Morris). 9.0; 1 High Finance (A. linker), 9.0; 2 Cosuietio (R. Reed), 9.0; 5 Damariii (A. Driscoll), 7.2 (bracketed with Tnaw); 10 Segment (J. Conquest), 7.3, car. ~4}; 9 Whakarite (C. Goldsboro'), 7.3, car. 7.5; 11 Standfast (F. Foster), «.3; 12 Zano Grey (E. Tuohey), 7.3; 8 Arihana (T. Green), 7.3, car. 7.6; 13 Royal Lover (K. Reilly),. 7.2; 7 Carinthia (H. Wiggins), 7.0, car, 7.2§. (Winner trained by F. Davis, Woodville). From a fair start High Finance and Cosmetic were soon in front followed by Carinthia. Melissa and Royal Ceres High Finance and Cosmetic rounded the bend just ahead of Melissa, Doree and Royal Ceres. The leaders tired in the straight and Pore 3 ran through to win by half a length from Melissa, who was a little unlucky in the run home. Thaw finished strongly and was three parts of a length away third with Carinthia ionrth. Then came Cosmetic, High Finance, Damans and bosmen!. Time 3m 0 4-ss. NEW YEAR'S HURDLE RACE. Of £600; second £3OO. third £SO. 2 miles, 13—KARAMU, W. J. Hawk ill's b g. aged, by Hymettus—Outward, 9.0 (C. Regan) .. 1 3—PENTAGRAM, C. Dawson's b s, aged 9.4 (A. Rutherford) . . . . 2 12— DADDY'S GIRL. J. J. Preston's b m, a;?ed, 9.0, car. 9.2j (J. Preston) 3 Also Started:—6 Mia Bella (J. Mcßae), 13.9; 7 Archibald (E. Stanway), 31.6; 1 H.iglixvay (J. xCixoia), 11.0 J Wedding 1 March <W. Rennie), 11.5, and Cureaform (A Conner), 9.0; 9 Peter MaSxwell (C. Ha'stinsrs). 10.33; 4 Royal Form (H. Burt), 10.2- B'Maunga (C. Mason), 10.2; 2 Rangatahi' (li E. Thompson), 9.9; 10 Gold Hep (W. Howe), 9.7; 11 Pendennis (R. Syaae), 9.3. (Winner trained by W. J. nawkms, Birkenhead). Royal, Form, Kar.imu Daddy's Girl were prominent early. Passing the star,d IXvidvs Girl had charge from Karamu with Pentragram and Royal Form together next and Pendennis, Rangatahi and Peter Maxwell next. The field was well strung out along tho back, where Karamu was out four lengths from Daddy's Girl, with 1 enta"»am. Koval Form, Pendennis and Rangatabi following in order. Karama was clear of Pentagram turning into the straight with Daddy's Girl, Rangatahi an ft Royal Form following at intervals. Ridden out at the finish Karamu stayed on la score by three parts of a length from Pentagram, Daddy's Girl being four lengths away third. R:\ngatabi was fourth succeeded by ilia Bella, Royal Form, Archibald and Peter Maxwell. Gold Rep fell st the second fence, Highway at the third and Maunga at the fifth. Time 3m 41 3-ss.

A .B.C. HANDICAP. Of £2000; second £4CO. third £'2oo. 3* miles. 7—FOOTFALL. C. G. Dalcetys b c. r.vr.t, by Auttmna#—Waretep, P.b ( rv H. Morris) 1 S—COUNT CAVOUH. J. S. Barrett's ch ft. Syrs, 10.3 (F- C. Porter) .. 2 2—TE MONAJUI, Mrs. W. D. b h. 6yrs. 9 7 (L. Morns) .. .. 3 Also started.-! Star Stranger (B. Beed), 9 8: 8 lar.adiH'6 (&. Bwwwwn). %.{: I Mb»V (Xb Piaoi» 8.6: 12 Boapapa- lE. iusM-

ins), 8.4; 8 Mandane (H. Wiggins), 8.0: 13 Star Ranger (R. McTavish), 7.11, car. 7.12; 0 Clarinda (T. Green), 7.10; 3 Desert Glow (H. Lee). 7.10; 10 Oreum (W. Jones), 7.9; 15 Day Guard (P. Mcllroy), 7.7; 11 Barometer (A. Driscoll), 7.3; 1G Gold Jacket (J. Cammick). 7.0, car. 7.3J; 17 Lord Star (F. Foster). 7.0; 14 Papatu (E. Tuohey), 7.0, car. 7.2; 18 Royal Present (C. Goldsboro'), 7.0, car. 7.15. (Winner trained by G. Murray-Aynsley. Riccarton.) From a fair start Day Guard immediately went to the front, to Isad past the stand from Papatu, Oreum, Clarinda, Baometer. Count Cavour and Star Ranger. Day Guard was still the leader along the back, with Oreum, Clarinda, Papatu, Footfall. Barometer, Count Cavour, Star Ranger and Desert Glow following in close order. Star Stranger being on the rails behind this lot. with Tandees and To Monanui near the rear. With a mile covered Oreum had charge from Day Guard. Clarinda. Footfall. Count Cavour, Barometer, Papatu and Desert, Glow. Oreum led into the straight, closely followed by Clarinda, Day Guard. Footfall, Count Cavour, Star Hanger and Desert Glow, with the field bunchmg up. Once they straightened up Oreum and Clarinda began to weaken, and Footfall. Count Cavour, Desert Glow and Star Ranger challenged. Footfall was in front inside the distance, and won a magnificent race by three-parts of .<v length from Count Cavour. who defeated the fast-finishing Te Monanui by a neck. Desert Glow was right up fourth, with Tanadecs, Star Ranger and Star Stranger almost in line with hioi. Time. 2m 34 2-ss. The following sectional timeß were supplied by the official timekeeper, Mr. J. K. Douglas furlongs. 33 2-ss: 5 furlongs, lm 5 3-53; 6 furlongs, 1m 18 l-ss; 7 furlongs, lm 81s; 1 mile, lm 44 2-ss; 9 furlongs, lm 56 2-ss; 1} miles, 2m 34 2-ss. WINNERS OF THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S HANDICAP. (Smco 1900.) Time, m. s. 1900—L. D. and N. A. Nathan's Explosion. 9.10 . • 2 39 1901—L. Marshall's Coronet, 8.3 ... 3 40 1-5 "(902 —J. T. Ryan's Nonette, 9.4 ... 2 37J 1903 —L. D. and N. A. Nathan's Resell a, 7.12 240 i 1904—P. James* Romeo, B.G .. 239 2-5 1905—D. Stewart's Scotty, 8.6 ... 2 411-5 1906 J. George's Paritutu. 8.2 ... 237 2-5 1907—R, and R. Duder's Akarana, 7 0 ... ... ... ... 2 39 1-5 1908 —Hon. J. D. Ormond's Zimmerman, 9.3 ... 2 36 3-5 1909—St. J. Buckley's All Red, 9.11 237 2-5 1910— J. H. Walters's Sedition, 7.1... 235 2-5 1911 —Cr. D. Greenwood's Miss Mis-

chief, 6.13 2 32 3-5 1932 G. D. Greenwood's Miss Mis-

chief (8.4) and j. McNicol's Maxwell (6,12), dead-heat 2 35 4-5 1913 F. W. Arnold's Antoinette. 8.1 2 37 2-5 1914—E, J. Watt's Sea Pink, 7,7 2 34 19115 T. H. Lowry's Marshal McDonald. 7.0 2 34 1916 —J. Hand's Mullingar, 7.5 ... 2 35 1917 W. Gardner's John Barleycorn, 7.12 2 35 1918— T. Whelch's Multiply, 7.10 2.35 1919 F. Dorset's Eed Ribbon, 7.10 2 37 2-5 1920 K. S. Williams' Vagabond. 8.8 2 34 2-5 1921 K. Harmon's Tinohoro, 6.10... 234 2-5 1922—Potts and McDonald's Mangamahoe (6.9). and W. 33. Wackrow's Boomerday (6.10), ilead-hoat .. .v 2-82 1923—Rua Moctuhuna's Muraahi, 7.0 2 41 8-5 1924 J. Bichardnon'a Roseday. 9.0 2 33 3-5 1925—Rua Moetahuna/s Muraahi, 7.13 2 35 1926—Mrs. W. D. Graham's Te Monanui, 8.11 .. .. 236 1926—C. G, Dalgety's Footfall, 8.6 234 2-5

53RD GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. Of £3000; second £6OO, third £3OO. Breeder of winner £IOO, if bred in New Zealand. For three-year-olds. Colts and geldines, 8.10; fillies. 8.7. 1} miles. I—COMMENDATION. W. H. Gaisford's b g, by Limond—Eulogy, 8.10 (L. Morris) 1 2—LYSANDER. G. M. Currie's b c. by Absurd—Pennon, 8.10 (L. Pino) .. 2 7—ALLOWAY. L. G. Paul's ch g. by Limond—Admyra. 8.10 (T. Green.) 3 9—ATARERIA, 8.10 (R. McTavish) i.-.i 0 3—BATTLEMENT, 8.10 (B. Morris) 0 B—CHAMOUR, 8.10 (S. Henderson) 0 6—SEATOWN, 8.10 (A. Tinker) 0" 10—TINOKOA, 8.10 (P. Foster) 0 4—TRUE BLOOD, 8.10 (E. Keesing) t.v 0 S—PHAOLA, 8.10 (R. Reed) .. 0 (Winner trained by G. Jones, Greenmeadows.) When the tapes Were released Seatown dwelt and 3ost a little ground. Lysander took charge quickly and led past tli© stand, closely attended by Commendation, True Blood. Battlement and Alloway, with Chamour next. True Blood and Battlement dropped back slightly along tho back, where the field was in fairly close order, and Alloway took third position, with Atareria and Battlement next. With a mile covered Lysander and Commendation were racing together in front, with Atareria and Alloway handy, and Battlement next, .iust ahead of Seatown. Three furlongs from home Commendation cleared away and won easily by lengths from Lysander. who defeated Alloway for second by a neck after a great struggle. Seatown was a moderate fourth, followed by Chamour. Battlement, Phaola and Atareria. Time. 2m 345. . The following sectional times were supBlied by the official timekeeper, Mr. J. K. 'ouglas:—2 furlongs, 25 3-ss; 3 furlongs, 38 l-Ss; 4 furlongs, 50s; 5 furlongs, 'lm 5 4-ss; 6 furlongs, lm 18 2-ss; 7 furlongs, lm 31s; 1 mile, lm 445; 9 furlongs, lm 565: 1} miles, 2m 345. WINNERS OP THE GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. Time. 1875—Toi, by Diomedes .« ~ 1876—Ariel, by Dainty Ariel . ,• 1877—Danebury, by Traducer .. .. 1878—Venus Transit, by Sledmere .. 1879— Omega, by Sledmere . . .. 3 8i 1880— Libeller, by Traducer .. . . 1881—Tim Whifiler. by Tim Whiffler (S) 2 56} 1882—Fitz Hercules by Yattendon ..38} IPB3—Welcome Jack, by Traducer .. 3 9' 1884—Nelson, by King Cola .. .. 2 50 ISB5 —Tigredia, by Leomms .. ~ 246 1886—Foul Shot, by Musket .. .. 2 40} 1887*—Disowned, by Albany .. 243 1887+—Sextant, by Robinson Crusoe 2 46 1889—Cuirassier, by Musket .. .. 2 40} 1890—Tirailleur, by Musket .. .. 2 44} 1891 -Medallion, by Nordenfeldt .. 2 55J 1892—Morion, by Captivator . . .. 240 1893—St. Hippo, by St. Lester .. 24G \B9i—Loyalty. by St George .. 2 401 1995— Stepfeldt. by Nordenfeldt .. 251 Fabulist, by Fabulous .. 239 i 1837—Nestor, by St. Leger . . .. 240 139S—St. Crispin, by St. Legor ~ 243 1595— Bluejacket, by St. Leger .. 240 1900 —Miss Delaval, by Seaton Delay aJ ..2 42 2-5 1901 Renown, by Dreadnought .. 2 401-5 1902—Menschikofi, by Stepniak .. 238 i 1903—Wairilii, by Soult .. .. 2 37! 1904 Gladsome, by Seaton Delaval 2 411-5 1905 Gladstone by Seaton Delaval 2 44 1-5 1906 —Multifld, by Multiform ... 2 38 4-5 1907—Zimmerman, by Birkenhead . . 240 1905 Boniform. by Multiform .. 236 2-5 ISo9—Husbandman, by Treadmill .. 23b 1910— Kilwinning, by Kilcheran ~ 2 3/1-5 1911—Danube, by Martian . . .. 2 37 1912—Counterfeit, by TreadmiJ .. 23b 1913—80n Revo, by Boniform ~ 238 1914—Cherubim, by Martian .. 237 2-5 1915—Reputation, by Martian .. 236 2-5 1916—Desert Gold, by All Black .. 2 32 3-5 1917 —Sasanofr, by Martian .. .. J3B 1-5 1918—Estland, by Finland . .. 238 3-5 1919— Gloaming, by Tho Welkin •. 2 34 2-5 1920—Royal Stag, by Autumnuij .. 2 34 3-5 1921—Gasbag, by Demosthenes .. 234 4-5 19-22—Winning Hit. by Antumnua 2 35 1-5 1923—Enthusiasm, by Panmure .. 235 1-5 1924 —Ballymena, by Nassau _ .. 236 3925—Count Cavour, by Solferiro . 236 3-5 1926—Star Stranger, by Martian . 236 3-5 1927—Commendation, by Limond .. 2 34 4 3STow Year*B Day ißoxing Day. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Of £1000; second £2OO, third £IOO. 6 fur. 6—THE HAWK, J. M. Cameron's br g. aged, by Martian— Sparrownaivk. 9.4 (B. A. Morris) 1 12—NANCY LEE. R. W. Todd and R. Porter's br m, syrs, 7.0, car. 7.1J (E. Tuohey) .. ■■ •• ..2 7—LICINIUS. C. E. E'gars b g. 4yrs. 7.8 (T. Green) o Also Started.—4 Lady Cavendish (L. G. Morris), 5.7; 2 Limited CH. Wiggins), 8.4; 5 Aussie (R. McTavish), 1 Mis|h Pitch (R. Reed), 8.3; 9 Cawnpore (E. keesing), 7.11; 3 Ballmoy 11. (W. Jones), 7.7; 33 Dave (E. Ludlow), 7.6; 11 Chairman (J. Cammick), 7.0, car. 7.3; S Merry Jest (H. Lee) 7.0, car, 7.11; 33 Newbury (A. Bay), 7.0; 10 Tea Bell (A. Bryce), 7.0. (Winner trained by J. M. Cameron, Hastings.) Ballmoy 11. was Quickest to begin, but Dave and Nancy Lee soon ran to tae front, followed by Limited. Aussie, Licinius and The Hawk, Ballmoy 11. having lost her position quickly. Dave sad Nancy Lee were first round the bend from Aussie, and Limited, with Licinius. The Hawk and Tea Bell handy. The Hawk finished brilliantly. and won decisively by a length and a-half ' from Nancy Lee. who defeated Licinius by half a-length. Dave was fourth, and then came Aussie, lea Beu and Limited, Merry Jest and Ballmoy H. fell near the three furlong post. Time, lm 13 GLASGOW HANDICAP, Of £650; second £IOO, third .E'5D. 7 fur. 11—KING SMOCK. Ernest Deeble'a b g, Gyrs, by Snow King—Lady Smock, 7.4 car. 7.5 t'T. Green) .. .. 1 15— DELIGHTMENT. J. P. Tiemey's b hj, 4yrs, 7.1 (C. Gokisboro) .. 2 •2—NADARINO, O. Riddiford's .b g. 4yrs, 8.2, car. 8.3 (B. H. Morris) .. 3 Also Started. —2.1 Polonett <C. Wreshett), S,B; 3be Cnouca-s (A, linger), b.*; a Pegaway (R. McTavish). B.G-, 1 Paperchase tR. Ht ; d; 8.1; 7 Charlady (£-. Lud-ovr}, ; IS Loinint iL. Pine), 7.13; S Automne (P. Mcllroy), 7.10; 6 Mosaic (A. Driecoll), 7.10; 12 Merry Daaaon (J. Cammiek), 7.7 > ; 4 Decoy Bird tE. Keesias;), 7.7; S Eh Timi tG. Sparks), 7.7; 10 Stormy {C. Dairies>, 7.3. car. 7.4: 16, Arch OpaMA.-Rap. 7.2; 20 Tall Timber <R. Really), car. 7.2 i; 22 Ctsrroghmore (E. Tuohey), 7.0, car. 7.2; Flying Juliet (Gill). 7,0; 13 Muscitn (H. Wiggins), 7.0. ear. 7.SS; 37 Ring ths Bell fA. Bryce), 7.0; 23 Thursby (Gilmer). 7.0. 19 Titioiti (F. Fosters. 7.0.

(Winner trailed by W. Deeb;», Thames,} Paperchase cot- away badlyXadariso be;*. l P tlrfct Otiii foilo** Sruock. Eh Tini. Merry Damon, Flying Juliet tad Decay Bird. ■Xadarmn siio«e<s the -way through th» cnttina: to Dclishuaenv Flr-.ag Juliet' iiicg Smock. Eh Trni. Le ChoaaM and Merry Dwoa. The o»« ,»M aaea the Piffle at m» tern, wfeere King S~cc<c ran np third, wills Stormy «aa Mosaic

also became prominent. King fenioek finished solidlv, and won a splendid race by half a-length from Delightment, who defeated Nadarino by a similar margin. Stormy was fourth, followed by Merry Damon, Eh Timi, Ring the Bell and Mosaic. Time, lm 275. THE CONCLUDING DAY'S EVENTS. FINE LIST OF ACCEPTANCES. The Auckland Racing Club's.; Summer Meeting will be concluded at Ellerslie today, and with a strong list of acceptances there is every indication of_ a good day a sport. The probable meeting .of Rapine, Count Cavour and Commendation in the Clifford Plate should make that event one of the leading features of the meeting. The following is a list of the acceptances for the various events;— GREY HANDICAP. Of £500; 1 mile. Et. lb. st. lb. Haze . . . « 9 0 Ballachulish 7 0 Stormy ... 811 Hangawera .70 Antrim Boy .81 Harbour View 7 0 Rahepoto ..80 Judge's Box . 7 0 Quondong ~SO Mervette ... 7 0 Lord Guy . * 7 5 Nassock ... 7 0 Nucleus ... 7 5 Plane Pearl .70 RUukura . . * 7 5 Quinsilia ... 7 0 Slump . . . * 7 I Royal Picture 7 0 Alonsoa. ... 7 0 Salamander . 7 0 Arch Queen , 7 0 War Officer . 7 0 Atareria ... 7 0 Wonder Star 7 0 Awarere ... 7 0 SYLVIA HANDICAP. Of £550; 6 fur. gt. lb. . . st. lb. Cosmetio . . 8 7 Carintbia . » 7 4 Chips ~,-,851: the Shade 7 2 Paganelli „ , 8 1 Wliakarite ..70 Ti Tree . . , 7 13 G. Wedding . 7 0 Auratum . . * 7 12 Covent Garden 7 0 Atumlad ... 7 5 Plying Tresses 7 0

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Of £1000; 1J miles.

Bt. lb. st, lb. Footfall <.94 Prin. Ronnie 7 3 Mask ,<..89 Phaola .. « 7 0 Ruapapa * . . 8 1 Charlady ...70 Piutnair . . 711 Gala Day .*7O

Desert Glow . 7 11 Gold Jacket . 7 0 Seafbwn . . 710 Merry Damon 7 0 Joy King . . 710 Mosaic ...70 Master Doon 7 9 Papatu ...70 Town Barak . 7 9 Qumcoma ..70 Oreum ... 7 9 Ring the Bell 7 0 King Smock . 7 6 Scat 7 0 York Abbey .76

AUCKLAND HURDLES. Of £600; 2 miles. Bt. lb. st. lb. Highway . .11 5 Kawa ....99 Archibald . .11 3 Kendal .>.97 P. Maxwell .10 11 Glenotus . . 9 7 Many Colours 10 9 Daddy's Gut 9 0 Maunga ... 10 0 Day Bell ..90 Karamu ... 10 0 Zanna » *. « 9 0 Pentagram . . 9 12

EOYAL STAKES. Of £1000; 6 fur.

Bt. lb.. st, lb.. Ses.town a k 9 3 Royal Cerea w 711 Limited si « v 9 0 Agrion . . « 7 9 Atareria..- v -.9 0 Cosmetic . . 7 9 King Emerald 8 4 Ruanui . . . 7 9 Gascony ..82 Paganelli . . 6la Eulalie ... 8 2 Flying Tresses 613 Laugh. Prince 7 13 Melissa . • . 613 CLIFFORD PLATE. Of £650; weight-for-age; li miles. st. lb. Count Cavour, oyrs, by Sriferino—Bon Bord ... ... - ■ -J 4 Rapine, aged, by Martian—Pineta . 9 4 Commendation, 3yrs, by Limond . —Eulogy • -.80 Seatown, 3yrs, by Arohiestown— Seasprite .. •• ..8 0 BOWEN HANDICAP. Of £650; 6 fur. st. lb. Bt. lb. Day Guard . 8 3 Paperchasa » 7 4 Mimetic . . 8 1 Archeen <-.73 Licinius . . . 711 .Charlady w . 7 0 Cawnpora . . .7 10 Chairman ..70 Rascal . ... 710 Clarus ..,70 King Merv . 7 10 Delightment 7 0 Nancy, Lee .78 Stormy . ..70 Nadarino » . 7 7 iea Bell » . 7 0 Dave ... 7 6 The first event is timed to be started at about 11.30 a.m. REVIEW OP THE FIELDS. BY ARCHER. The programme will open with the Grey Handicap and a trio that may bo solidly suported are Stormy. Antrim Boy and Raukura. Antrim Boy should be a better horse for his race on Saturday. _ The youngsters engaged in the Sylvia Handicap are not a good lot. Cosmetic and Chips have the best credentials and may share favouritism. Auratum may also receive good support. A useful field is carded for the Grandstand Handicap and fancies may take a fairly wide range. Without getting into the money Oreum, Scat and' Desert Glow hxtve raced prominently at the meeting and they may be among the popular selections. The Auckland Hurdle Race has attracted a useful field and should provide an interesting contest. Highway,. Archibald and Peter Maxwell read nicely placed and may come in for good support. A fair fieid is engaged in the Royal Stakes and among the acceptors are Gascony and Agrion. Gascony beat Agrion narrowly in the Great Northern Foal Stakes, but as the latter was b, little unlucky in that race the second meeting between the pair is being awaited with no little interest. Agrion will bo bracketed with Eulalie and the combination may start favourite. The Clifford Plate field will be small but what it lacks in numbers will be made up for in quality. Rapine, Count Cavour nnd Commendation will each have a strong following, but Rapine may start favourite. The meeting will conclude with the Bowen Handicap and it is sure to be a good betting race. Paperchase, Nancy Leo and Nadarino may bo among the popular fancies.

RACES AT HASTINGS. NO SURPRISE VICTORIES. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.!] HASTINGS, Saturday. The weather was cool and fine and tho going fast for the first day of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's meeting. A total of £17.593 wns put through the totalisator, against £20,794 on the first day last year. Results are:— OTATARA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP. li miles.—2 Gurnion, 9.3 (F. S. Fanning), 1; 3 Lornbardo, 2; 1 Alaric, 3. Also started: 4 Theic. 5 Handy, 6 Good Mark. Won by a length and a-half. Time. 2m 11 l-ss. MAHORA MAIDEN HANDICAP, 5 fur. —1 Aston, 8.0 (C. Taggart), 1; 4 Polyastra, 2; 5 Sandburn, 3. Also started. 2 Comedic, 6 Tan, 10 Taukari, 12 Eventide, 6 Hinekatbrangi, 13 Strive, 8 Hakuwai, 3 Unreasonable. 11 Molong, 9 Chama, 7 Grand National. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lm 2 4-sa, HASTINGS HANDICAP, 65 fur—3 Wristlet, 7.2 (J. H. Wilson), 1: 1 Queen's Choice, 2; 5 Haurangi, 3. Also started: 4 Arataura. 2 Tongatotoa. Won by a head. Time, lm 22 3-ss. JUVENILE HANDICAP. 5 fur—l Polydictes, 8.7 (F. A. Waddell), 1: 3 Rory Mor. 22 3. Also started: 6 Hme Hohoro, 7 iiahu Ariki. 5 Keen. 4 _Clonoe. Won by a length. Time, lm 3 2-ss. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, li miles—--3 Morose, 7.9 (F. S Fanning), 1; 2 Perlo De Leon, 2; 4 Road Hog, 3. Also started. 1 Tiega. 5 Othon. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time. 2m S 3-ss. A. Griffiths, rider of Road Hog. _ was_ suspended for three months for nitenereneo with F. Waddell, rider of Tiega. WAIPATD WELTER HANDICAP, one mile and a fur—l Lfcveland and 3 Mountain Star (dead-heat). 1; - Radiate, u. Also started: 4 Hinekapoa, i Merry Wanderer, 5 The Heathen, 6, Black Flyer. A great race for first place. Time, lm 'HAVELOCK FLYING HANDICAP. 6 fur.—i Callnna. 7.11 (F. C. McHwgn). 1; 3 Starboard Light, 2:2 Maepai. Also started: 5 Crishna. 7 Heather Blend. Wrptlet 1 Cherry Girl. • Imperial Rose, liaKawai, 6 Marions. Won by a good lengtn. Time, lm 14 3-5s STEWARDS' HANDICAP. 6 far— 1 Father O'Flynn, 9.0 (F. Wadded). 2 Plain Sailing. 2: 3 Royal Diadem, o The only starters. Won by a lensrth. .-.iine, lm 143. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. [BT TEUEGEAPH- —PEESS ASSOCIATION" .J NAPIER. Sunday. Acceptances for .the second day <A its Eawss's Bay meeting are: AOTEA JUMPERS' FLAT, 1 cue and 1 *nr—Lombards, Gannon. 10.0; lacic, 9.12*; Handy, Good Mars, 9.0. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP.6 far— Polyastra, 9.0; Sandburr. S-b; 87- Hakuwai. Grand National, Ballyiar oob. The Heather, Molosw. Heath Blend, \f "VT cr&r, i fts ♦ y Z3wW-**soii& Dreamy, Hiisekapud, Kator&ng-j, S-2. JANUARY HANDICAP. 6) far—Wristlet. HsurtmHi 7.11; Stti.roos.ld "NURSERY*" HANDICAP, 5 far—dectes. 9.8; Rory More. 5.4: Mars Tim, g.l; Keen, 7.9; Cloaoe, 7.7; Hsna ixoioro, 7.2."

NEW YEAR HANDICAP, 1 mile sod. 1 fur—Twe*. 9.2; Perie de Leois.. S&i Alane, S7- Morose. 8.3: Bennanee, "8.2; Othoa, Road Ho?, 7.7; Wristlet, 7,2. OMAEU HACK HANDICAP. 1 mile.Starboard Ligat, 10.3;, Mcratatn Star. 9.3.♦ Lotebaad, 9.0; Gnmioa.;'. Swate, 8.i»; Hinekapus. MATAPIRO FLYING HANDICAP 6 far.— Moepai, 9.0; CalltiJii, ■ 8.11■ Cwsto, 8.3; Cfesrrr Girl* S-S.V; Cop-t* 7J.2; Coms<lsc». 7.10; B'.scL' Whftt, 7.1; Marios*, 7.2. FINAL HAITDICAP. S fnr.—Father O'Fiynsu S.H; Blair; SaSses, ICS* BobsJ Ba4eja.» Aiauwii,. XO.