RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19549, 31 January 1927, Page 6

RACING.

THE TAKAPUNA MEETING. OPENING DAY'S EVENTS. TRANSFORMER WINS THE CUP. SURPRISE BY FLYING JULIET. The Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Mcetiiig was opened on Saturday and at-tractv'-i an r. jtendanc;. well up to the best record oi any previous : uthering at North Shore ground. With the wind veering round to an unfavourable quarter during Friday night fears were expressed that the v/eather conditions would not bo in keeping with the season. Though a fairly strong wind was in evidence rain kept off until the running of the fifth race. A few sharp showers fell subsequently, but the racing was not seriously affected. Everything during the clay passed off most pleasantly, and the programme was never allowed to drag. The totalisator investments amounted to £58,213. Compared with the sum (£62,727) handled in the corresponding day last year this represents a decrease of "£4514. First Favourite Scores. Tho opening event of the programme was the Trial Stakes, and in a field of 19 King Emerald was the one singled out for most attention. Town Guard and Cantab being the others most strongly supported. King Emerald answered all demands, and in a good finish he won by a length and a-quarter from Bold I ront. The Orewa High-weight Handicap was the next event to claim attention, and when backers got to work they made Rangatahi favourite, Royal Form and Ngarara being most fancied of the others. Praiseworthy was bowling along in front in the early stages, and he was still in the picture when the concluding three furlongs came to be undertaken, but tile final stage saw him fade away. Royal Form, who was lying fourth in the run tip to the home turn, came through in good stylo and in an interesting finish with Kamehameha the son of Royal Soult scored by a neck. A field of 19 was found on hand to contest the Zealandia Handicap, and when backers got to work they made Scat favourite, with Archeno and Tea Bell best backed of the others. A surprise proved to 'be in store, however, and the one to bring such about was the three-year-old filly Flying Juliet. The field had not travelled far before Flying Juliet, who started from the extreme outside, was in command, and the daughter of Romeo, carrying the field along at a solid pace, just lasted long enough to win by a head from Tea Bell, who fought out the issue very gamely. Flying Juliet figured tenth in the order of betting, and it may be assumed that a solid dividend followed her victory.. The Takapuna Cup Contest. Of the 19 coloured on the card for tho Takapuna Cup Princess Ronnie, Royal Mint and Delightment were the only withdrawals, and with a field of 16 on hand to contest the big event, and the issue well concealed, <» very keen interest was maintained. Desert Glow counted sufficient admirers to send him out favourite, Town Bank, Eden Hall, Papatu and Ituapapa being the others most strongly supported. The favourite division was however once again to suffer defeat. Day Guard filled the role of pacemaker for five furlongs, and when Papatu challenged. for the lead his supporters seemed to he in a good position to handle a dividend. Tue last three furlongs, however, saw Day Guard and Papatu fade away, and with half-a-dozen well in the contest at the head of the straight excitement ran high. Transformer, who had command at the head of the straight, stayed on well, and he beat the unlucky Spoony by half a length. After the race tho handsome gold cup which formed the trophy was presented in the birdcage by the president, the Hon. E. W. Alison, to tho owner of the winner, Mr. D. Twohill, who was the recipient of many, warm congratulations on the success of his colours. Awarere's Win. Tho Ferry Handicap found a field of fifteen paraded, Town Guard, Awarere and Macroom composing the favourite division. Town Guard proved a disappointment; but Awarere and Macroom fulfilled expectations. That pair were engaged in a hard race all the way up the straight and tho upshot was a neck victory for Awarere. The Calliope Handicap, which was limited to the two-year-old division, brought -out a field of eight. Paganelli ruled a warm favourite, and when he was bowling along in front at the head of the stiaight he looked like a winner, but the final stage saw In the Shade come along with a strong challenge, and get ting the best of the favourite in the last stride he scored a head victory amid much excitement. Some little time prior to the contestants being ordered to line up at the post, Flying Tresses became fractious, and in jumping the rails she injured one of her logs so severely that it was deemed necessary to send her back to thfi enclosure. After examination by the stewards the filly was allowed to be withdrawn. Flying Tresses was well backed, but her admirers did not loso their money, the investments (about £1100) on the filly's number being refunded. Hangawera Scores Narrowly. The Hauraki Handicap brought out a field of eight, Wenday and Antrim Boy being the pair most strongly supported. Wenday flattered the hopes of his admirers by leading into the straight, and a win for him seemed likely, but Hangawera's challenge in tho closing stage proved just a little too powerful for the favourite to combat, and Hangawera Bcored a head victory. The Stewards' Handicap, which was the leading sprint event of the day, attracted a field of a dozen. Despite the fact of Tea Bell having suffered a defeat earlier in the day in the decision for the Zealandia. Handicap, ho was mafic a solid favourite, King Merv and Pelh'am being tho others to be most strongly supported. In the early stages of the contest Tea Bell was not advantageously placed, but, the son of Tea Tray made up his ground in attractive style, and finishing very game'v under pressure, lie cut down the opposition in tho straight and won by half a length. DETAILS OF THE RACING. TRIAL STAKES. 0/ £250:. second £35. third £ls. Weight 8 0: J 7 fur. 1- KING EMERALD. W. Kemp's b c, vH-rs, by Nassau—Miss Ethel. S.O f.T, Green) 1 •—BOLD FRONT. F. Earl's b g, 3yrs, S.O (W. Bngby) .. .. .. .. 1 3—CANTAB. H. D Fisher's b g, 4yrs. c.O (11. Lee) 3 Also Started.—B Abbey Day (A. Driscoll). i 12 t Ambrosia <W. Jones', 17 AcusbSa <H. I Dulieaj. 9 Bright Cornel (J. Cammick). 5 1 Daytaro (R. McTavish). 14 Fair Abbey (T. Bound), (i Kim; Arch (C. Carmont). cur. 1 8.3. 10 Sir Gilbert (Akerstein), 10 Mer- I vctte (E Ludlow), IS Ototoa (E. Tuohey), 15 Qu_e-?n Hewa iC. Da vies). 11 Salamander ■ J. 'U reghitu. 13 Star Comet (F. Forbes). I 2 Town Guard (J. Conquest). 7 .-WvominK j (R. Orange). (Winner trained by owner, EiJers'ie.) From a fair start the inside horses, Star Coiact : «d King Emerald began best, but they wer* soon supplanted by Kins Arch, v ha Jed along the back from Cantab, Wy- I or;: ins. King Emerald. Fair Abbey and Abbey Day. Crossing tha top Kins Arch and Cantab were together in front, with King Emerald. Wyoming and Fair Abbey in a bunch, ifnd then Town Guard, Bright Comet and Abbey Day. a,bo in a bunch. Nearing the turn Cantab forged slightly ahead, uut Wyoming, King Emerald, Town Guard and King Arch were in close attendance as they rounded the bend. An opening on the !'cr;c« enabled King Emerald to come through and he came homo strongly to v/in by a length and a-quMisr from the tast-ftnsshisg Bold Front. Cantab was call a-length sway third, with Abbey Day -

close up fourth. Then, in close order, came Town Guard, Wyoming and Daytaro. Time, lna ?9 l-ss. OREWA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of JE3OO; second £SO. third £25. 1 mile 3 fur. and 40yds. 2—ROYAL FORM. Jno. Paterson's b s. syrs, by Royal Soult—Prettyform, 10.6 (R. McTavish) .. .. .. 1 4—KAMEHAMEHA. D. P. Moravian's b g. 6yrs, 9.2 (C. Carmont) .. 2 I—RANGATAHI. J. Grant and A. Miller's b g, aged, 0.8 (R. E. .Thomson) 3 Also Started.—3 Ngarara (W. Rennie). 9.13; 6 Dead Sweet (T. Chaplin), 9.7: 8 Glenolus (E. Stanaway). 9.5; 5 Harbour View (S. Henderson), 9.0; 7 Praiseworthy (A. Kendal). 9.0, car. 9.4; 10 Sea Comet (C. Hastings), 9.0; 9 Day Bell (J. Mills). 9.0, car. 9.2. (Winner trained by W. H. Patterson. Ellerslie.) A good start was effected, and Praiseworthy v ent to the front, ciuickly to lead past *hp r.and 'rori K<vme.hameha. Ngarara. Dear' ' ret. Royi'' ! • ;r. and , Rangatahi. The ..ions we • ctieally unaltered aloi. * . ' back. • v '.. Kamehameha was disappointed in attempting to run u» on the inside of the leader and Dead Sweet moved up second. Ngarara ran to the front at the top, and Praiseworthy drooped back beaten, while Royal Form was making a forward move. Ngarara and Kamehameha were first round the bend from Royal Form and Dead Sweet, with Rangatahi, who was under pressure, next. Once into tho straight Royal Form came along with a good run to beat Kamehameha by a neck. Rangatahi was two lengths away third and Ngarara fourth, the next to finish being Day Bell, Dead Sweet and Glenotus. Time, 2m 27 2-ss. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP. Of £450: second £75. third £35. 7 fur. 12 —FLYING JULIET. E. Robinson's blk f, 3yrs, by Romeo —Penella. 7.0 • (Gill) 1 3—TEA BELL. J. C. and P. S. Gleeson's b c, 3yrs, 7.10 (W. Bagby) .. ..2 7—MERRY DAMON, Mrs. E. Hall's br g, 4yrs, 7.9 (J. Cammick) .. 3 Also Started.—l 9 Polonett (J. Wreghill). 8.10; 9 Archeen (C. Davies), 8.1: 10 Charlady (E. Ludlow). 7.13; 5 Aurumavis (R. Orange) 7.10. car. 7.11; 4 Quincoma (E. Keesing), 7.9; 10 Miss Vera (McMahon). 7.6; 6 Hyde Park (H. Lee). 7.5; 1 Scat (T. Green), 7.5. car. 7.74; 15 Arch Amie (R, Reilly), 7.2, car. 7.31; 14 Gold Fern, (H. Wiggins), 7.0, car. 7.4; 13 TJralla (W. Bryce), 7.0; 17 Muscari (C. Goldsboro). 7.0; Tinoiti (F. Foster). 7.0; S Clarus (W. Jones). 7.0; 2 Archeno (A. Driscoll). 7.0. car. 7.4J; 18 Bahama (C. Goldsboro), 7.0. (Winner trained by H. Eva, Te Aroha.) The field ha-d not gone far before Flying Juliet and Tea Bell,, who began f ron J the extreme outside position, ran to the front, followed by Charlady, Muscari, Quincoma. Archeen and Bahama. Flying Juliet led Tea Bell by several lengtns crossing the top. with Muscari, Quincoma and Charlady handy, and Bahama next. Rounding the bend the positions were practically unchanged. but Flying Juliet had lost a little of her advantage. Over, the final furlong Tea Bell made a determined efiort. but he failed to reach Flying Juliet by a head. Merry Damon finished on well, and was thre:- lengths away third, with Charlady, fourth, then coming Muscari, Aurumavis, Quincoma and Archeno. Time, 1m 26 l-ss. ■ TAKAPUNA CUP, Of' £1400; winrT £IOOO and gold cud valued £100; sr-ond £2OO. third. £IOO. 1} miles. 6—TRANSFORMER. D. Twohill's b. g. aged, by Thurnham —Mangamaire. 7.0, car. 7.21 (H. Lee) 1 9—SPOONY. P. Earl's b g. Gyrs. 7.8 (E. Ludlow) .. . .. -..2 2—TOWN BANK. R. T. Reid and E. R. Baddiley's b g, syrs, 8.1 (T. Green) 3 s—Ruapapa (E. Keesing). 9.0 .. .. 0 3—Eden Hall (W. Bagby). 8.13 .. 0 I—Desert Glow (R. McTavish), 8.8 ■.. 0 11—Day Guard (C. Carmont), 8.4 r.v 0 B—Hipoß—Hipo (L. George), 8.3 .. .. :.. 0 7—Barometer (A. Driscoll). 7.10 •.. 0 13—Lomint (W. Jones). 7.5 . 0 12—Lord Star (F. Foster). 7.5 ... .. 0 10—Royal Present (H. Wiggi:ns), 7.0. car 7.4 .'. 0 15—Thursby (C. Davies). 7.0. car. 7.2 0 14—Golden Krist (E. Tuohey), 7.0 car, 7.1 .. 4 4—Papatu (C. Goldsboro). 7.0 .. .. 0 (Winner trained by W. C. Woods. Pukelcohe.) From a perfect start Day Guard was first to break the line, and, he was soon out several lengths from Hipo and Ruapapa. Passing the stand Day Guard was just clear of Papatu. with Ruapapa, Hipo. Eden Hall, Desert Glow and Town Bank (who wa3 interfered with coming up the straight) following in order. The majori ity of the field were in close order along !H the back, whore Day Guard and Papatu » were the leaders, from Transformer, who had moved up fast, with Golden Kri3t. Thursby, Ruapapa, Eden Hall, Hipo. Desert Glow and Town Bank closely bunched. Transformer and Golden Krist were together in front crossing the top, with Day Guard. Papatu, Eden Hall, Desert Glow and Town Bank handy, and Spoony moving, up fast. Transformer was first into the straight from Eden Hall, Spoony and Town Bank. Transformer held his own in the run home, to win by half a-length from Spoony, who finished tramely, and beat Town Bank by two lengths. Eden Hall was right up fourth, succeeded by Desert Glow, Panatu, Thursby, Hipo and Barometer. Time, 2m 33 3-ss. FERRY HANDICAP. Of' £275; second .£SO, third £25. 7 fur. 2—AWARERE. G. Paul's ch g. 4yrs. by Swift Flight—Sibford, 7.7 (J. Conquest) . . 1 3—MACROOM. Mrs. P. Carter's ch f. 3yrg, 8.4, car. 7.13 (H. Lee) .. .. 2 6—WAR OFFICER, R. B. McLaren and Mrs. J. Henderson's b z, 3yrs. 7.7 (T. Green) 3 Also Started.—s Quinvardia (E. Keesing). 8.2, and Alonsoa (H. Wiggins), 7.13, bracketed; 7 Maveelish (W. Jones), 8.1: 13 Slump (C. McCarthy), 8.0; 4 Judge's Box (W. Bagby), 7.13; 10 Marble Mount (J. Cammick), 7.12; 1 Town Guard (R. McTavish), 7.9, car. 7.134; 12 Rina Mangu (F. Forbes), 7.7, car. 7.2; 11 Bizarro (E. Ludlow). 7,7; 9 Lady Cintra (R. Orange), 7.7, car. 7.2; 8 Waitekohe (R. Reilly). 7.7; 34 Nassock (C. Davey), 7.7, car. 7.2. (Winner trained by G. Paul. Te Awamutu.) Judge's Box found her feet quickest but was soon headed by Awarere, the latter leading along the back from Judge's Box, Alonsoa, Macroom, Bizarro, Marble Mount and War Officer. Crossing the top Awarere was just clear of Macroom, with Alonsoa, Judge's Bos. Town Guard, War Officer and Marble Mount. Nearing the turn Macroom ran up to Awarere and they led into the straight from Alonsoa,. War Officer and Town Guard. In the run to the post Awarere did slightly better than Macroom and beat her by a neck. War Officer being two lengths away third. Alonsoa was fourth, followed by Marble Mount, Maveelish. Town Guard. Lady Cintra and Nassock. Time, lm 28s. CALLIOPE HANDICAP. Of £500; second £IOO, third £SO. For two-year-olds. 5 fur. 3—IN THE SHADE. J. T. Jamieson'a br g. by Australian SunWiolet H.. 7.0, (W. Bryce) 1 I—PAGANELLI', G. R. Crawford and R, Roberts' b.r g, 8.3 (E. Keesing) . . 2 7—SPEECHLESS, J. N. Heslop's b f, 7.2. car. 7.31 (H. Wiggins) . . . . 3 Also Started.—s Prince Otto (W. Bagby). 7.5, car. 7.85: .4 Auriculus (J. Cammick), 7.7: 6 King Willonyx (T. Green), 7.5. car. 7.Gi; 2 Exalted (A. Driscoll). 7.0, car. 7.4; 8 Segment (J. Conquest). 7.0. car. 7.31. (Winner trained by J. T. Jn.mieaon. Papakura.) From an even start Exalted was first to ! show out. followed by Paganelli, Speechless and In the Shade. Paganelli took charge at the end of a furlong and drew out several lengths from Exalted, who was followed by Speechless. In the Shade and Segment. Turning for home Paganelli was a couple of lengths clear of In the Shade, with Exalted 1 and Speechless next. In (he Shade finished well and got up to beat Paganelli by a head. Speechless being four lengths away third. Exalted was fourth and then came Prince Otto, Auriculus and Segment. Time, lm Is. _ HAURAKI HACK HANDICAP. Of £325; second £SO. third £25; 1 mile 1 fur. 7-HANGAWERA, S. G. Doleon'r. b g. 6yrs, by Chesterfield—Hamadryad. 7,7. car, 7.2 (C. Davies) .. . . . . 1 I—WENDAY,1 —WENDAY, Mrs. K. J. Caro's ch m, 4yrs, 9.3 (R. McTavish) .. ..2 6—TE KOROKE. J. Asher's ch g. 4yrs. 9.8 (W. Ryan) 3 Also Started.—2 Antrim Boy (S. Henderson), 9.4; 3 Ngarara iW. Rennie), S.S; 5 Arch Queen (R. Hall), 6.2; 4 Kamehameha j (R. Reilly). 7.9; S Clockwork (A. DriscoD), j 7.9. (Winner trained by G. A. Reid, Te Aroli3.) j A good start was effected and Hangawera, j Antrim Boy ana Arch Queen were together } in front passing the stand with Wenday in close attendance. Antrim Boy took charge ' along the back followed by Wenday. Haga- j Clockwork and Arch Queen, with Te j Koroke last. Four furlongs from home | Wenday assumed command and led into the j straight from Hangawera. Kamehameha and | Te Koroke. Hangawera battled gamely un- i der pressure in the straight and gradually wore down Weiiusy to beat her by a head. Te Koroke was, running on strongly two and a-half lengths away third, with Kamehameha fourth, followed >y Arch Queen. Ngarara and Clockwork. Time, lm 5G 2-Ss. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Of £5o0: second £IOO. third £SO. 0 fur j I—TEA BELL. J. C. and P. S. Gleeson's I b c. 3yrs, by Tea Tray—Hula Girl. ! 7.10 (W. Bagby) j j 4—NED KELLY. W. Mills' b g. aged", I 7.3 (I. Foster) o j lI—SE-RANG, Thos. Iropev's ch - 4y-s 7.9 (J. Wreghett) . . * . . ; 3 Anssie, (R. McTavish), 9.0; 2 King Merv (A. linker). 5.9- 9 York I -n 'n- f" S: 1 ? Mr,ster D«on ! (R IjUulyj, b.b: s Oration <L. George). b.3 ; 1 r„n- C Chairman (3. I Csminick;, <.13; 12 Lady Lois <h. Tuohey), car C "2 7 ' 2 ' 6 an usa lS - Remain), 7.0! I kura'| T ' ner lr * il!ed by T " Papa-

The inside horse, Kins: Merv, was quickest to be<nn but Chairman and Oration ran to the front in a furlong and when the field had fairly settled down Oration led from wed Kelly, Dan Quin, Chairman. King'Merv and Tea Bell. Ned Kelly was first into the straight from Tea Bell, Dan Quin and Oration Tea Bell finished well and won ty half a length from Ned Kelly, with Serang two lengths away third. Chairman was right up fourth and then came Aussie. Dan Qum, York Abbey and Pelham. Time, lm 14 2-ss. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting will bo continued to-day, and with a g«od list of acceptances, it will only require fine weather to again ensure a large attendance at the North Shore ground. The leading event of the programme is the Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap, in which a field of eleven is engaged, and with the trio that filled the places in tho Takapuna Cup figuring in the race the issue will be invested with much interest. The first event is timed to bo started at about 11.45 a.m. The following is a list of the horses engaged in the various events: — MOANA HANDICAP. Of £250. 7 fur.

REVIEW OF THE FIELDS. BY archer: The Moafla Handicap bears an open aspect for there are a, number with good chances. Fancies should take a fairly wide range but King Emerald, Cantab and Maveelish may claim solid support. The bracketed pair Royal Form and Uralla read well in the Wanvera HighWeight and the combination will probably be in strong demand, while on the strength of Iheu latest form Hangawera and Kamehnmeha may be best supported of the others. , , „ The field carded for the Devonport Handicat) is not strong. Macroom and war Officer raced well on the opening day and should receive solid support.. Bright Dawn, who has shown fair form in minor company, is another that may be fancied. A decent field of sprinters is carded for the Suburban Handicap and it should be a good betting race. On the strength of their forward running on the opening day Flying Juliet. Ned Kelly and Aussie may be solidly supported. The Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap has attracted a useful field. Backers will probably be guided by Saturday's form and go for Transformer, Eden Hall and Town Bank, who were all prominently placed at the finish of the Takapuna Cup. An improving youngster iike In the Shade should be all the better for his race on Saturday and backers are bound to give him solid support in the Hobson Handi; cap. His stablemate Ti Tree and Paganelli have the best credentials of the others and should also command strong fallowings. The Rangitoto Hack Handicap has attracted a fair field. To Koroke, whose third on the opening day was suggestive of better things, may be the popular choice, while the consistent pair Wenday and Golden Krist are also likely to be in demand. The meeting will conclude with the Anniversary Handicap. Post positions may .hive a bearing on the betting in this event but the elect of the bi-acketed pair. Tea Bell and Ring the Belli may find favour. Charlady and Merry Damon may also be in strong demand. CANTERBURY JOTTINGS. HORSES l : OR DUN EDI N. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHUKCH, Saturday. "With the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting to engage attention very soon training work at Riccarton may now be expected to liven up considerably. ■ Rapier, who looks well after his Irenthani trip, is ticked off to contest the Dunedin Cup. His Wellington Cup win was a very meritorious performance, bearixigr in mind the fact that he only went into work in October, following on an easy time for a couple of months necessitated by running a nail into one of his feet; also that "he was just recovering from a cold which he contracted during the holidays. Rapier has been improving steadily for a long time, and it will occasion no surprise if he takes much higher rank next season. In the meantime? he looks like B laying a part in the decision of the tuned in Cup. i Footfall had three hard races at the ; Auckland Racing Club's meeting and two ; more at Trentham. He came through his two Northern trips in the best of health. The Autnnmus gelding has made great improvement during the last few months, and though he is well up in the weights now he will have to be seriously reckoned with in events up to a mile and a-half. He will make his nest appearance in the Dunedin Cup, and on recent form he can be depended upon to take a hand in the settlement of the big race at Wingatui on February 10. In view of his recent form at Trentham. where he failed on the opening day and then won two races in good style, considerable interest attaches to the prospects of Centrepiece in the Dunedin Cup. in which he is weighted at 5.5. Though _ the son of The Ace has shown attractive form up to a mile, his ability to run out a mile and a-half is still a matter of doubt. Centrepiece also iias an engagement in the Publicans' Handicap, and this may be his mission on the first day at Wingatui, leaving the lightly.weighted three-year-old Front Rank to represent the stable in the Dunedin Cup. On the seoond_ day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting Centrepiece will orobably be seen in the Hazlett Memorial Plate. Count Cavour returned home from Trentham looking in the best of health. Re failed badly in both his races at the Wellington Racing Club's meeting-, but it is significant that he ha 3 never been seen to great advantage when racing at Trentham. The Solferino gelding is a very different proposition at Wingatui. where he has registered some first-class performances. A year ago he won _ihe Dunedin Cup under 9.8. In the corning contest he has IDst to carry and his task looks a very difficult one. He is a master of weight, however, and he will have to be reckoned with. Front Rank showed attractive form at Trentham when racing under difficulties. If she is patiently handled this filly may t>!ay a prominent part in the Dunedin Cup. She was stopping at the end of her two races at Trentham. bet in view of the speed which she set in the early stages of the journey this was no matter for surprise. and need not be taken as evidence that she cannot run out a mile and a-half. In considering Footfall's prospects in the Dunedisi Cup it is worth bearing in raind that he represents _a family which has a great record in this event. His granddan], Stepdancer. won the cup in 1906 and asrain in 1207 while Siepdancer's high-, class daughter Warstep carried 9,33 to victory in 1915. Footfall is a son of warstep. aiul it would be sm interesting event in racing history if he placed another Dunedin Cud u - " T ~ • r ~ Igety'g credit.

F. E. Jones has ridden Footfall, in mo=; of his engagements this season, and he wil. have the mount on the Autumnus gelding in the Dunedin Cup, in the event of Centrepiece not starting in that race. Although Paperchaae will not fulfil hei engagements at the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting sho is being kept in useful worl with a view to racing later in the season. The trip to Wingatui was cancelled' be cause of the weight awarded her in tils Publicans' Handicap. The hurdler Radtac is training on wel and he may be seen to advantage at tin Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting. The two-year-old filly Love in the Mist (by Martian from Lovo a Duck) is train ms on nicely. She has shown a good turr of speed, and she shapes like being a use ful performer in the autumn. Taboo has been showing signs of soreness lately, and he is to have a dose of physic, followed, by an easy time for a few days. Limerick is training on well with a view to autumn engagements. His injured fooi is growing down nicely, and F. D. Jones is now starting to send him along, tin more solid tasks following on a lot of use ful work during the last few weeks, anc it can be said he has come on nicely. Riccarton two-year-olds have a great re cord in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes and they are likely to again play a pro minent pavt :>«. that event this- season Jericho's fo-v l ?as been very attractive, anc he has % claim to notice, as In has shaped u. e a , stayer in all his races Silver Coot won in attractive style a Trentham over five furlongs, but thougl he has plenty of speed ho may lacl stamina Sudden Storm, another possibh starter in the Champagne Stakes at Winga tui, showed pace at Trentham. and she ma] develop into a useful performer. It is understood that J. Benle will havf the mount on Rapier in the Dunedin Cup Booster came through his two races a' Trentham very well. He is not engaged a the Dunedin meeting, and he may not b< seen again until Easter. In the meautirix he is on the easy list. The Solferino geld iug has proved himself a very useful per former this season, and he looks as if ll( might be capable of still further improve ment. Red Wink is out of commission, and it is doubtful if he_ will be persevered with anj further. At his best he was a good class performer, but his recent etlorts have beer very disappointing, and it seems unlikelj that he will show a return to his old form E. Scoullar is busy with a three-year-ok sister to Volant (by Solferino from Nith sevo). The filly is a recent addition to his team, and slue looks a promising sort. W. G-. Hobbs is devoting a good deal o attention to Mr. E. S. Lu.ttrell's thre< horses, Bachelor, Bean Geste and Streamer The first-named has handicap engagement: in Australia in the autumn, but nothins definite is known yet concerning the pros pects of the trip being undertaken. A. E. Wormald did not bring Frivolou: back from Trentham. The Joculator mar< was held on lease by Mr. H. A. Rhind ant she has been returned to her owner. Jarratierre has joined H. Ellis' stable and she is going on i nicely in her prepara tion for autumn racing. F. Christmas has recently taken in hanc a three-year-old filly by Sarto from tin Ivilbroney mare Killjoy. J. B. Pearson has the steeplechase: Master Peter in regular work. He is goinj on well in his preparation for winter rae ing, and he may have a few races ove; hurdles before he has to tackle cross country engagements. Tiff showed only moderate form at tin recent Ashburton meeting. He Btill look: very big, however, and he may not be a his best until _ later in the season. In tin meantime he is getting through plenty o useful work, and he is quite sound. Earlie: in his career Tiff showed considerable promise, and if he regains his form he wil win good races over long journeys. F. P. Claridge is at present confined t( bed following on an operation for appendi citis. from -which he is now making : good recovery. In the meantime his horses are having 1 a comparatively easy time oi the Riccarton tracks. AUSTRALIAN RACING. THE MOORFIELD MEETING. (Received Jan. 30, 8.5 p.m.) A. and N.Z. SYDNEY. Jan. 30 At the Moorfield meeting to-day the fol lowing was the result of the leadinj event:— MOORFIELD HANDICAP. Of £200; 1} miles. KUKRIANNA, J. V. Black's b m, Syls, by Valais—Costea, 7.0 1 ST. EATON, Sampson and Gainsfovd's ch g, 4yrs, 8.13 C CHERRY RIPE, Dr. C. Murphy's b g, aged, 7.2 ; Kurrianria led all the way and won bj two lengths from St. Eaton, with Cherry Ripe two lengths away third. Time 2m 7Js. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN, Saturday. At a special meeting of the Dnnedir Jockey Club, it was decided that the clul should 'have a secretary of its own, ant not a joint secretary of the racing anr trotting clubs. It was decided that applica tions be called for the position.

st. lb. st. lb. King Emerald 8 6 King Arch . . 7 9 Maveelish . . 8 2 Abbey Day . . 7 9 Bright Dawn . 8 1 L. Robinson . 7 7 Cantab ... 7 12 Miss Aston . . 7 7 Alonsoa, .... 7 10 Ambrosia . . . 7 7 Wyoming ... 7 10 Salamander . . 7 7 Bright Comet 7 10 Mervette . . . 7 7 War Officer . 7 9 Venus Abbey . 7 7 Daytaro ... 7 9 Queen Rewa . 7 7 Clockwork ..79 WAIWERA HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of £275. 1 mile 3 fur. and 40 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Royal Form . 11 3 Kamehameha 9 6 TJralla .... 10 1 Dead Sweet . 9 5 Hangawera . . 9 13 Praiseworthy . 9 0 Ngarara . , , 9 11 Sea Comet . . 9 0 Itangatahi ... 9 10 Day Bell . . 9 0 DEVONPORT HANDICAP. Of £250. 7 fur. st. lb. st. lb. Macroom ... 8 8 L. Robinson. 7 7 Bright Dawn . 8 0 Rina Munga . 7 7 Judge's Box . 7 X3 X-iady Cintra . 7 7 War Officer . 7 8 Mervette . . . 7 7 SUBURBAN HANDICAP. Of £450. 6 fur. i _ st. lb. st. lb. Aussie .... 9 0 Delightment . 7 10 Day Guard . . 8 10 Aurumavis . . 7 9 Tea Ball ... 8 8 Ned Kelly . . 7 7 Kins? Merv ..87 Let. of Credit 7 0 York Abbey . 8 6 Lady Lois . . 7 0 Archeen ... 7 13. Dan Quin . . 7 0 Chairman . . 7 13 Arcteno . . . 7 0 Flying Juliet . 7 12 Pagoda . . 7 0 TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP. Of £800. 1 mile 3 fur. and 40 yards. st. lb. Bt. lb. Eden Hall ..90 Lord Star . . 7 3 Desert Glow . 8 7 Quincoma . . . 7 0 Town Bank . 8 3 Muscari . . , 7 0 Transformer . 8 1 Thursby . . . 7 0 Spoony .... 7 13 Papatu . . . 7 0 Barometer ..78 HOBSON HANDICAP, Of £500 6 fur. st. lb. st. lb., Paganelli ... 8 10 Speechless . . 7 5 Ti Tree ... 8 3 K. "VVillonyx . 7 4 In the Shade 7 13 Exalted . . . 7 0 Auriculus ..76 RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP. 1 Of £325. 1 mile 1 fur. st. lb. st. lb. Te Koroke ..99 Quinvardia . 8 0 Wenday ... 9 7 Arch Queen . 8 0 Golden Krist . 9 4 Marble Mount 7 10 Rahepoto ..92 Kamehameha 7 9 Macroom ... 8 7 Star Comet . . 7 7 Maveelish ..81 ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, Of £450. 7 fur. st. lb. st. lb. Tea Bell ... 9 1 Scat . . . . 7 12 Pelham ... 8 6 Hyde Park . 7 11 Flying Juliet . 8 6 Muscari . . . 7 7 Charlady ..'84 Delightment u 8 4 Gold Fern . . Tinoiti . . . 7 7 7 King the Bell 8 4 Antrim Boy . 7 7 Merry Damon 8 3 Claras . . . 7 7 Aurumavis » 8 2 Nucleus . . . 7 7 Miss Vera , . 7 12