RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19851, 23 January 1928, Page 14

RACING.

(WELLINGTON MEETING. GUI* TO STAR STRANGER. STAKES WON BY PAGANELLI. .TELEGRAPH HANDICAP SURPRISE. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Saturday. The Wellington Racing Club opened its summer meeting at Trentham to-day in fine weather. The track was dry and hard and conducive to fast times. There was a largo attendance of the public and the totalisator handled £59,540, as against £47,193 for the corresponding day last year. Results are:— TRENTHAM HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of £260; 1 mile, 6—AIRTIGHT, J. J. Beale's ch g, 9.7 (J. Tilson) 1 ®—AMORIST, J. McCombe'a br g, 9.1 (R. S. Bagby) 2 I—FIRST SIGHT. Gilbert Grigg's b g, 9.9 (A. McDonald) 3 Also Started. —2 Rotowhero, 9.13-s 8 Mandarine, 9.13; 4 Greengrocer, 9.4; 7 Green Cloth, 9.2; 10 Clavers, 9.0; 9 Flying Shot, 9.0; 5 Historic, 9.0; 11 Sneerer, 9.0. Won by half a length with half a head between second and third. Time lm 425. WELLINGTON STAKES. Of £1000; for two and three-year-olds; weight for age with penalties; 5 fur. S—PAGANELLI. Crawford and Roberts' b g, 3yrs, by Lord Quex— Ringdove, 8.6 (R. McTavish) 1 E—PRINCE HUMPHREY, C. G. Macindoe's be, 2yrs, 7.8, .including 10lb penalty (T. Green) 2 I—GASCONY, T. H. Lowry's b g, 2yrs, 8.6 (R. Reed) . . 3 Also Started.—7 Silvennine, 8.6; 6 Gol^a Armour, 8.44; 3 Staghunter, 7.12, car. 8,2; 1 Childsplay. 7.9, car. 7.10}; 8 Baskier, 6.12. Won by a short neck, half a length separating second and-third. Time, 595. WINN EES OF ' THE WELLINGTON STAKES. (Since 1906). m. s. 1906—Cuneiform, by Multiform' ... 1 2 3-5 1907—Guidwife, by Clanranald 1 13-5 1908—Fleetfoot, by Clanranald 1 12-5 1909—Theodore. by Merriwee 1 21-6 1910— Formby. by Birkenhead •« 1 13-5 1911— Culprit, by Charlemagne U. 1 21-5 1913— Ermengarde. by Charlemagne II ... 1 11-5 1913—Mowbray, by MenschikoS 1 14-5 1914 —Reputation, by Martian ... 1 9 • 1916— Flying Start, by San Francisco —l3 1916 —Desert Gold, by All Black . 0 69 1917—Hymestra. by Hyraettus . 059 4-5 1918—Finmnrk, by Finland 1 0 3-4 1919 —Gloaming, by The Welkin, 9.3 053 8-5 1920—Moorfowl, by Autumnus, 7.10 1 0 2-5 1921—Rational by Absurd 0 58 3-5. 1922—Thespian, by Absurd. . .. 0 59 4-5 1923—Razr.le Dazzle, by Kilbroney 1 12-5 1924—Motley, by Absurd . . 0 59 2-5 : 1925 —Lady Cavendish, by Absurd . 0 59 . 1926—Limited, by Absurd .. 0 59i 1927 —Limited, by Absurd , . . . 0 58J 1928—Paganelli, by Lord Quex# 8.6 0 59 APPRENTICES' PLATE. Of £260 ; 7, fur. I—LADY LIMOND, R. Heppner's, 7.6, car'. 7.1 (H. Robinson) <■ 1 £ —GOSHAWK, J. M. Cameron's 8.2, oar. 8.7 (K. Gill) .. 2 H—THE SWELL. R. Johnston's. B.Q (A. Parker) 3 Also Started.—7 Kindle, 8.2; 11 Ladyfciller, 8.2; 9 Wild Work, 8.2; 14 Calm Eve, 8.2; 6 Spean Bridge, 8.2; 3 Arikiwai, 7.6; 12 Amor, 7.6; 4 Blimp, 7.6; 13 Bourse, 7.6; 10 Starflight. 7.6; 8 Wayward, 7.6. Won by six lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, lm 2545. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. Of £350; for .two-year-olds;'s fur. 6—HIGH DISDAIN, A. McDonald's 8.13 (R. S. Bagby) 1 9—CONSENT, T. A. Duncan's, 7.7 (R. Marsh) • ■ ' 7—FLICKER, W. T. Hax'.ett's, 7.10 (T. Tito) .. ..." .. .. aAlso Started.—l Goblin Market, 8.3; 4 Royal Duke, 8.2; 8 Kaihoro, 8.0; 3 Amplifier, 7.13, and Pari, 7.3 (bracketed); 11 Briar B»ot, 7.12; 10 Banket, 7.12; 17 Miss Gowrie, 7.11, and Miss Ransom, 7.4 (bracketed); 2 Moorgas, 7.7; 13 Boston, 7.7; 23 Kiriana, 7.7; 12 Toheka, 7.5; 15 Dum blane, -7.4; 5 Full Feather, 7.4; 19 Concentrate Hi, 7.4; 20 Sungift, 7.4; 16 Shot Silk, 7.3; 21 Kentish Lady," 7.0; 22 Select. 7.0; 18 Dancing Star, 7.0; 34 Stanchion, 7.0. Won by a snort head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 6025. WELLINGTON CUP. . i Of £1500; li miles. B—STAR STRANGER, A. B. Williams, be, syrs, by Martian—Star Lady, 9.8 (R., Reed) .. ~ .. .. 1B—PINK NOTE.. J. A. Amp's, b g, syrs, by Paper Money—All Pink, /.I (N. Brown) .. .. . ... 2 B—SET SAIL, Dr. J. E. Rogers' b m, 6yrs, by Soiferino—Strathpeffer, 8.13 (Voight) .... 3 'Also. Started.—3 Piuthair, 8.5; 4 Ma,sk, 8.4; Prince, 7.13; 10 Joy Bird. 7.5; 11 David Garrick. 7.3; 7 Papatu, 7.2; 6. Bennanee,' 7.0; 12 Ark Royal, 7.0; 3 Black Hmt, 7,0; 13 Countersign, 7.0; 14 Novar, 7.0. Won by a. length and a-half, a head separating second and third. Joy Bird was fourth. Tims, 2in 31s. % WELLINGTON CUP WINNERS. Time, in. s. 1906—D. Ross' Ropa, 6.11 .. .. 2 33 1907 J. Monk's Achilles, 9.4 '.. 2 e>o. 1908— G. Co?k's Moloch, 6.10 . . 2 34 4-5 1909 —F. Dorset's Blue Ribbon. 6.12 2 35 1910 —W. Mcßeth's Crucinella, 7.12 2 34 1-5 1911 —G. D. Greenwood's Miss Mischief. 7.13 " . . * 2 312-5 1912 W. Smart's Undecided, 7.9 . 235 4-5 1913 F. Dorset's Sir Solo, 7.8 . . 2 35 2-5 1914 E. V. Riddiford's Kllrain. 8.3 2 31 2-o 1915—Morton's Pavlova, 7.7 . . 2 32 1916 H. G. Taylor's Be©. 7.8 . . 2 31 3-5 1917 E. J. Watt's Bnnting. 7.9 . . 2 31 2 5 1918— W. J. Phillips' Nobleman. 7.9 2 35 3-6 1919 F. Dorset's Red Ribbon. 8.1 and W. Raleigh's Rewi Poto, 7.10. ran a dead-heat. . 2 33 3 5 1920—-G. L. Stend.'s Kilrooon. 7.11. and F. Preston's Oratress. 7.10, ran a dead-heat . . 2 35 1921—Estate late W. J., Douglas' Maioha. 8:7 . . .... 2 31 1922 J. W. Lowe's Insurrection, 7.0 2 31 1923—A. E. Williams' Rapine. 7J2 2 31 4-5 1924—J'j. C. Hazlett's Loughrea; 8.5 2 32 1925—John Peterson's Surveyor,- 8.8 2 34 1926 T. A. Duncan'a Enthusiasm. 8 5 . 2 31 ' G. Holmes' Rapjer. 7.8 . . 232 i 1928—A. B. Williams' Star Sttanger 9.8 ~ 2 31 ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. Of £500; 1 mile. B—DUKE ABBEY. H. P. F. Blundell'g 8.4 (A. E. Ellis) . . .- - . . 1 7—NINCOMPOOP, J. McCormack's, 9.2 (F. Voight) 2* I—LE CHOUCAS; C. G. Maciridoe's, 8.10 (T. Green) S, Also Started.—B Sir Archie, 9.2;- A Overhaul. 9.0; 15 Magna Charla, 8.11; 5 Damaris, 8.9; 12 Vertigern, 8.9; 9 Gala Day, f!.7; 2 Sir Roy, 8.5; 6 Assurance, 8.4; 10 Ring Boy. 8.2; 16 Alyson, 8.0; 13 Cosmetic, 8.0; 11 Front Rank, _8.0; 14 Horomea, 8.0. Won by g jength. witn a head between eecond and third. Time, lm 39*8. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Of £3000; 6 fur. ' ' 10—PAPERCHASE, C G. Dalgety's br m, 4yrs, by Paper Money—Stardancer, 7.9 (A. Eastwood) . . . . . . 1 6—MONEY ORDER, J. R. McKenzie's 8.3 (D. Cotton) 2 13—THE HAWK, J. M. Cameron's, 8.10 (R. McTavish) . . . . . . . . 3 Also Started.—l Aussie. 9.7; 3 Ciraabue, 8.9; 2 Crown Area, 8.8; 7 Booster, 8.4; .12 Shirley. 8.3; 8 Joy King, 8.2; 9 Limited, 8.1: 16 Royal Damon, 7.12; 11 In The Shade, 7.8; 5 Lausanne, 7.6; 17 Royal Ceres, 7.3; 15 Corn Garden, 7.2; 19 Cert, 7.0: 4 Good Aa Gold, 7.0; 18 Rascal, 7.0; 14 Sudden Storm, 7.0. Won by two lengths, a head separating second and third. Time, lm llts. RUAPEHU HANDICAP. Of £260 ; 6 fur.' I—BROADACRE, W. White's 9.4 (A E EUI3) ; f D, Ormond'6, 8.5 (F. \\ adctell) . , t J * s - McLeod's 7.0 (W. Brawn) c . ~ .. t tTriple dead heat for first place. f. .Started.—l The Raider, 8.13; 8 Addlepate, 8.6; 6 Rotor, 8.5; 7 Capitulation, ■ Qjnnpador, 7.12; 10 Billikens, 7.9; vf • Bragh. 7.8; 12 Bronstell. 7.6; 11 JJainty Ways. 7.0; 9 Dimmer, 7.0; 15 Irish Lad, 7.°; 5 Sky Quest, 7.0. Biiliktna -ft&a louith. Time, lm 12-3.

NOTES ON THE RACING. GREAT CUP VICTORY. EXCITEMENT IN LAST RACE. [BY TELEGRAPH. OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] WELLINGTON. Saturday. Star Stranger's effort in the Wellington Cup, although his 9.8 was not a record, for Advance won with 10.4, was rfeally great. The Black Demon won in 2m 84 1-sb, and Star Stringer in 2m 31s. R. Reed rode one of his best races, and fairly drove Star Stranger home. It was a great performance, and the condition of Star Stranger was a credit to J. H. Jefferd. The cup was presented to the Hon. K. S. Williams, in the absence of Mr. A. B. Williams, by the Prime Minister. Airtight won the opening event like a good horse. He always held a good position, and beat Amorist convincingly, returning a great price. Amorist did not put, much sting into his final effort, and First Sight lost any chance he might have had by getting away slowly. He was a very hot favourite. Historic was running on, | and Rotowhero, better 'ridden, should be seen to advantage later on. Amorist led out, with Flying Shot, and they led across the top from First Sight, Rotowhero and Airtight. When they turned for home Amorist failed under pressure,. Airtight coming on, to win by half a length. Amorist just beat First Sight by half a head for Becopd place, with Historic fourth a:nd Greengrocer, Rotowhero and Mandarine next. Defeat of Childsplay. Gascony was decidedly tender in front when doing his preliminary for the Well-*! ington Stakes. Paganelli drew No. 8 posi- j tion and Childsplay No. 7, but both began well, and were soon in front. Paganelli stayed on well, and his courage to-day could n°t be doubted. Prince Humphrey and Gascony both finished particularly well. Childsplay did not show her usual early brilliancy on the hard track. Golden Armour ftin a great race for a maiden hack. Staghunter's effort was very disappointing. Childsplay was a very hot fav- j ourite, with Paganelli fairly well supported. Childsplay was under pressure to go with Paganelli at the false rail, and a little further on she was beaten. PrincetHumphrey then ranged up with Paganelli and Gascony put in his appearance. Paganelli lasted long enough to beat Prince Humphrey by a neck, with Gascony half a length away third. Childsplay wa3 two lengths away, just ahead of Golden Armour and Staghunter. Lady Limond's rider really made a comedy of the Apprentices' Plate. A 51b. allowance reduced her weight to 7.1, and she left her field, but her rider rode her right out. She was too good for this field at the weights. At the same time Goshawk was a little unlucky and so jfc-as The Swell. Arikiwai ran a fair race, but Spean Bridge was not sighted. Lady Limond, of course, was favourite, with Goshawk the only other backed solidly. Lady Limond won easily. Goshawk finished on to beat The Swell by half a length for second place, and then came Arikiwai, with Blimp and Wayward next. High Disdain Wins Well. High Disdain scored a really stylish victory in the Fitzherbert Handicap, and he was always well placed. Consent was going on well, and Flicker and Goblin Market also Showed plenty of pace. Pari, Royal I)ul:e and Full Feather all stayed on well. Goblin Market was a pronounced favourite, with Moorgas best backed of the others. As they swept on to the course proper High Disdain, Bank»»t, Goblin Market, Consent, Flicker and Briar Root were showing up. High Disdain stayed on to beat Consent by half a length, with Flicker a neck tuvay third. Goblin Market was fourth and Royal Duke, Pari and Full Feather next. Star Stranger won the Wellington Cup like a champion. The effort 6f his rider, R. Reed, was one of his best, and he rode a perfect race. Pink Note stayed op in great stylo, and Set Sail was far from disgraced, for she made the running nearly all the way. Joy Bird ran a {rood race, Piuthair and Laughing Prince really had every chance, but were not good enough. Mask waa beaten at the end of a mile and a-quarter, and Bennanee faded out in the last two furlongs in a disappointing fashion. Black Mint finished last. Countersign was going on well at the end. Laughing Prince, Star Stranger, Piuthair, Mask and Set Sail were all fairly evenly backed, with the others at long prices. At the mile post Sot Sail was in front from Joy Bird, Mask, Pink' Note, Black Mint, David Garrick, Piuthair and Laughing Prince. Set Sail and uinanee turned for home clear of Joy Bird and Pink Note, with Mask, Piuthair and Laughing Prince handy. At the false rail Star Stranger came into the picture and rapidly dominated the position. Both Sec Sail and Pink Note put up obstinate resistance, and it ; was not until the last few strides that Star Stranger drew out, to beat Pink Note by a length and a-half. Set Sail was a short head away third, with' Joy Bird. Piuthair, Countersign and Laughing Prince next. j,

Another Favourite Beaten. Duke Abbey won rather, well in the Anniversary Handicap. Nincompoop ran a ifair race, and Horomea, Ring Boy and Sir Archie were all going well at the end. Le Cho.ticas was a very decided favourite, with good backing for Duke Abbey, and with Nincompoop at nearly a double-figure price to win. Le Choucas and Gala Day led at the &ix furlong post from Nincompoop and Duke Abbey, with Horomea, Damaris and Ring Boy next. So they raced right round to the turn, where Front Rank was showing up on the outside. Duke Abbey drew out to beat' Nincompoop by a length. Le Choucas being beaten into third place, a head away. Hotomea was fourth and Ring Boy, Sir Archie and Damaris in line next. Aussie found his 9.7 at the pace set too much in the Telegraph Handicap, arid he was beaten a long way from home. Paperchase stayed on particularly well down the long straight, and when she took charge the race was all over. Mon<y Order finished well, and so did Crown Area and The Hawk. The race will improve Crown Area. Aussie was a good favourite, but it was a great betting rlice. and for some unaccountable reason Papercha6e was allowed to pay a great dividend. Covent Garden and Good as Gold began best, and they led on to the course proper from .Cimabue. Crown Area. Paperchaso and Aussie. Booster was with them for three furlongs, but then he lost his rider. Paperchase came through at the false rail and soon had the early leaders in trouble. Ridden out she won by two lengths from Money Order, who beat The Hawk by a head. Grown Area was a head away foprth and then came Good as Gold, and Shirley, with Cimabue and Rascal heading the bthers. - There was a great finish in the. concluding event between Polydeotes, 'Ganymede and Broad Acre, the judge awarding a triple dead heat. Broad Acre was backed as if invincible, with Catnisador and Polydectes best backed of the others, Ganymede being at a long price. Billikins began very Smartly,' and With The Raider led to the course proper from Br<-iid Acre and Erin go Bragh. Polydectes ranged up with the leaders, who were in trouble a furlong from home, and Broad Acre hung on. Polydectes apparently had the measure of Broad Acre, and then Ganymede flashed up on the outside. It waS a desperate struggle, and the judge could not separate Polydectes, Ganymede and Broad Acre. Billikins, Addlepate, Camiaador and Bronstell were next. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. [EX TELEGRAPH. —PEES 3 ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Sunday. Acceptances for the second day of the \V elhngton Racing Club's Meeting are;rrMUNGA.EOA HANDICAP, 1J miles.1 hurribell, 10.8,; Airtight, 10.4; Rotowhero. 9.11; Beauty Light, 9,10; Greehgroociv <Lady Gay, Panorama, 9.0. « TRIAL PLATE, 7 fur.—Amor, Aro De Val, Ganymede, Golden Armour, High Heather, Xahu Araki, Keddar, Mark Mint, Spearmiss, Sneeror, Court Jester, Green Cloth. NURSERY HANDICAP. 6 fur.—High Disdain, 9.7 Goblin Market, 8.1; Concentrate 11., 7.13; Consent, Amplifier, 7.11; Briar Root, 7.9; Australis, 7.5; Impertinence, Toheka, 7.2; Pari, Stanchion, 7.0,

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, 1 mile 3 fur. —Set Sail, 8.8: Mask, 8.3; Laughing Prince, 7.12; Pink Note, 7,8; Joy Bird, 7.6; David Garrick,. Oratrix, 7.2; Bennanee, Novar, Ring Boy, Countersign. 7.0. JANUARY HANDICAP, 1 mile.—Hynianna, 9.9; Nincbmpoop. 9.1; 8.J2; Royal Damon, 8.11; Sir Archie. 8.7; Overhaul, Le Choucas, 8.5; . Oratrix. 8,2; Damaris, Vertigern, Lausanne, 8.0; Gala Day, 7.12; Rascal, 7.10; Cerf. Assurance, 7.9; Horomea, Front Rank, Alyson. 7.-7. DOURO CUP, 1 mile.—Lady Limond, 9.8; Goshawk, 9.3; Arikiwai, The Swell. 8.8; King Midas, 8.6; Polydectes, . Catkin. Blimp. 8.3; Spean Bridge, 8.0; Capitulation, 7.11; Rotor. Redder, 7.30; Merle, 7.9; Wayward, Some Lad, 7.7; Kindle, 7.6; Ganymede, 7.3; Bronstell, 7.0METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. 6 fur.— Aussie, 9.5; The Hawk, 8.11; Crown Area, "Eulalie. 8.8; Paganelli, 8.7; Booster. 8.4; Lady Limond, Limited, 7.13; Royal Ceves. 7.1; Covent Garden. Good Aa Gold, 7.0. CAMP HANDICAP. 6 fur.—Broad Acre. 9.10; Addlepate. * 8.3; Amorist, 7.12; Tamisador, 7.10: Star Flierht, Billikins. 7.9; Quantum, 7.8; Erin Go Brash, 7.7: Bronstell, 7.4; Dimmer, Sky Quest, Orbit. 7.0. £ PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] WELLINGTON. Sunday. The weather promises to remain fine for the second day of the Wellington meeting to-morrow. The fields, are of a good handy size. Thurnbell will have many supporters in the Mungaroa Handicap and Golden Armour should be favourite in the Trial Plato, in which Keddar reads also particularly well. In the Nursery Handicap Goblin Market and Concentrate should both do well while Amplifier, who lost two plates yesterday, may be improved by the race. Much will depend on how the cup race has affected the Racing Club Handicap candidates but Maski Laughing Prince and Pink Note should all go well. The January Handicap is a difficult race but three who may show up are Sir Archie. Le Choucas and Damaris. Lady Limond and Goshawk in spito of their weights represent class in the Douro Cup, in which Catkin should go well. Crown. Area may bo prominent in the Metropolitan Handicap. The Hawk and Good As Gold will have friends. Starfiight and Skyquest may show up in the Camp Handicap in which Addlepate is not badly treated. WELLINGTON CUP WINNER. STAR STRANGER'S RECORD. BY PHAETON. Prior to registering his winning feat in the Wellington Cup on Saturday last Star Stranger had earned a place among noteworthy performers bred in New Zealand, but in carrying an impost, in excess of woight-for-age to victory in the ,big race at Trentham ho must be accounted to have eclipsed his previous performances, and established his prowess to a higher degree. In a review of Star Stranger's career, the interesting fact is established that he was not called upon to run his first race in hi 3 two-year-old days until January 1, and further that only four races were exacted from him ip his youthful days. The considerate treatment meted out to the big son of Martian in his youthful days bore good fruit, for his name is enrolled among winners of the Great Northern Derby, and though there was no tendency to elevate him very highly at that stage of his career, the prediction was offered in many quarters that he might be expected to carry his record much higher. As is well known Star Stranger endorsed that prediction, for at four-years-old he won the Metropolitan Stakes run over a mile and five furlongs at the Australian Jockey Club's Meetui& m the spring of 1926. Later on he established a fresh record (2m 17sj lor a mile and three furlongs when he won the Wellington Rac ing Club's Handicap under 9.5. At five year-old Star Stranger demonstrated that ho possessed the staying Quality which is a marked characteristic of the descendants of Martian, for in the decision of the New Zealand Cup he carried 9.4 into second plac# behind Rapier, conceding the latter 18lb. At Ellerslie last month he won the A.R.C. Handicap under 9.4, in attractive style, and oa that performance he was. widely rogarded as a horse likely to earn winning honours in the Wellington Cup. As the mile and a-half attached to the Trentham race wa3 'compassed in 2m 31s pointed evidence is forthcoming that there was no loitering on the road in Saturday a race. Up to date Star Stranger has contested 45 races, and his record stands as follows; UnFirst. Second. Third, placed. At 2 years •> 0 1 1 2 At 3 years >.6 6 2 5 At 4 years ~2 3 1 4 At 5 years i.. 3* 2 1 6

11 12 5 17 ♦lncluding a dead-heat; Star Stranger was bred by* Mr. C. J. Toxward. from whom he was purchased privately by Mr. A. B. Williams. The son of Martian has proved a goad speculation to the Hawke's Bay sportsman for his winnings in stakes amount to £14,512. ' , The leading lines in the pedigree of star Stranger jead as follows; — Sire: Martian, by Martagon (3on of Bend Or) from Otterdcn, by Sheen (son ox Hampton) from Springmorn, by Springfield (son of St. Albans). Dam: Star Lady, by Demosthenes (son of Desmond) from Lady Lucy, by Seaton Delaval (son of Melton) from Hilda, by Musket (son of Toxopholite). NGAIIUAWAHIA RACES. STAR COMET WINS CUP. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] HAMILTON, Sunday. The Ngaruawahia non-totalisator race meeting was held yesterday in fine weather. There was a large attendance. In most of the events there were large fields and some close finishes -were witnessed. The meeting was an enjoyable and successful one and the arrangements were excellent. The results were:— TRIAL HANDICAP, 6 fur.—Bright Comet (J. Gray). 9.0,< 1; Sulla, 8.7, 2; Coma, 8.7, 3. Scratched: Archie Soult, Hakanoa, Lady Selene. There were 15 starters. Bright Comet won by a length and a-half, with Coma two lengths away from Sulla. Time, lm 17s. PUBLICAN'S PURSE HANDICAP, 7 fur.—Star Comet, 7.7 (P. Brady), 1; Catclaw, 7.2, 2; Hakanoa_, 7.0, 3. Scratched: Day Guard, Muscari, Haurua. Four horses faced the starter, Star Comet winning easily by three lengths, with Hakanoa a handy third. Time, lm 31s. TROTTING . HANDICAP, . Open (Harness); miles.—Boston Chimes, 72yds bhd . (E. Brown), 1; Regret, 72yds bhd, 2; Paradigm, 24yds bhd, 3.' Scratched: Lena Ansel, Red Raven, Beauty Spot. There was a field of 10 horses in this race, which was closely contested by Boston Chimes and Regret. At the finish half a length separated these horses, with Paradigm four lengths away. Time, 3m 42 3-ss. RAGLAN HANDICAP (Hack Conditions), 6 fur.—Abbess, 9.0 E Warner), 1; Rangi Kohiri, 8.0. 2; Billy Boy. 7 10, 3. Scratched: Captain Cobham, Bright Cornet, Archie Soult, Luminary, Waimarie, Golden Cmet, Lady Selene. Abbess led a- field of seven horses from the start. Rangi Kokiri passed her, but, Abbess again took the lead near the finish and won by half a length, Billy Boy being three lengths away. Time, lm 16 3-ss. NGARUAWAHU CUP HANDICAP, Of "£25 and 15-guinea Silver Cup; li miles. STAR COMET. Mr. W. Cook's ch g, Gyrs (P. Brady), 7.0 .. ... 1 RARANGI, Mr. J. C. Gerrard's b m, aged (li. Dulieu 8.7 .. -» •• * CATCLAW. Messrs Meredith and Cavanagh's ch m, 4yrs (P. McMahon). 7.0 3 Scratched.— Day Guard. Macroom. Regent, Greekson. Rayangi led from a good start, the four horses passing the post the first time round in close order. Star Comet forged ahead and won by a length. Gatclaw was two lengths away from Rarangi. rime, 2m 10s. TRADESMEN'S HACK HANDICAP, 1 mile.— Rangi Kokiri (R. E. Thompson). 8.11, 1; Bright Comet. 8.11, 2; Coma, 8.3, 3. Scratched: Captain Cobham, Haurua. Lady Selene. Rangi Kokiri led the field of seven all the way and .secured the verdict by a length. Coma being a length away from Bright Comet. Time, lm 45 l-ss. TROTTING HANDICAP. Open (Harness). 2 miles.~-Beauty Spot. 156 yds bhd (R. C. Wood), 1; Lady Linda, 9Gyds bhd, 2; Regret, 90yds bhd, 3. Scratched: 1 laining Light, Lady Lucetta, Boston Chimes. Ohapi, Lena Ansel and Beauty Spot were the early leaders in a field of nine. Beauty Spot was first round the home bend and won With half, a length to spare, same distance separated second and third, lune. 6m 16 3-ss. FLYING HANDICAP, 6 fur.—Abbess E. Warner). 8.8. li Day Guard, 10.6. 2; Rarangi, 9.3, 3. Scratohed: Macroom, Muscari, Regent, Greekson, Rangi Kokiri. Seven horses facod the starter and held close to each other throughout the race. AbbessDay Guard and Rarangi led throughout and finished with Abbess half a length ahead and Rarangi close behind Day Guafid. Time, lm 15 3-6s.

BAY OF ISLANDS MEETING. RARAKAU WINS CUP. DAVE SCORES AGAIN. : Dull weather with a few scattered showers was experienced for the Bay of Islands Racing Club's Meeting at Kawakawa on Saturday, but there was a good attendance. The track had dried a good deal from Thursday and the going was considerably improved. Six favourites were successful and most of the winners were at short prices. The principal event, the Kawakawa Cup, was won by the favourite, Rarakau, who scored very comfortably from Pita. The Northland Counties Handicap was annexed by W'aning Light, and after the race the gold cup donated by Mrw C. H. Puttick was presented to her trainer, T. Bezar, who received it on behalf of Mr. A. Robinson, by the Hon. V. H. Reed, M.L.C. The judicial committee was called together to consider a couple of incidents in connection with the Taoing, The first concerned the handling of Roman Abbey, who finished second in the Ohaewai High-weight Handicap. There was no evidence to show that the horso had not been ridden out and the committee considered that the rider, H. Dulieu, had committed an error of judgment. It was decided to is»ue a warning. For intereference with Wee Marble in the Russell Handicap, J. Ray, rider of Corinax, was also before the committee, but his explanation .was accepted and no action taken. The totalisator handled .£9235, compared with £8369 10s last year, the investments thus showing an increase of £865 10s. The results were;— ' HOKIANGA HANDICAP. Of £55 ;. 6 fur. 2—GAY COCKADE, H. P. Clear's, 8.8 (,T. Cammick) .1 I—JOKE FORM, W. H. Cuthbert's, 8.8 (H. Dulieu) 2 3—KILDEER, C. Swanberg's, 8.12 (S. Henderson) 3 Also Started.—i Kawiti, 8.12; 6 Kaihoremai, 7.11; 5 Taumua, 7.10. . (Winner trained by F. Tonge, Whangarei,) Won by three lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 1,20 1-5. KAIKOHE HANDICAP, Oi' £6O; 5 fur and 110 yds. I—BRIGHT DAWN. H. P. Clear's. 7.5 (J. Cammick) 1 3—FIERY LAD, G. Jerkovich's, 7.9 (E. Ludlow) 2 6—WINNING LASS, H. Kimber's, 7.0, car. 7.2 (J. Conquest) .3 Also Started.—s Marble Mount, 7.11, car. 7.6; 7 Houhora, 7.0; 2 British King, 7.0, car. 7.1; 4 Roman Abbey, 7.0. (Winner trained by F. Tongo, Whangarpi.) Won by a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 1.12 2-5. KAWAKAWA CUP. Of £200; li miles. I—RARAKAU, J. McNicol's, 8.4 (E. Ludlow) . . 1 2—PITA. W. Donaldson's, 8.9 (P. Atkins) 2 3—WEE MARBLE, T. J. Stewart's, 7.5 (J. Cammick) 3 Also Started.—4 The Author, 8.9; 5 Right and Left, 8.1. (Winner trained by A. E. Cox, Te Aroha.) Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time, 2.14 2-5. NORTHLAND COUNTIES HANDICAP, Of £65, and gold cup valued 30gns.; 7 fur. I—WANING LIGHT, A. J. Robinson's, 8.3 (J. Cammick) 1 S—JOKE FORM. W. H. Cuthbert's, 7.5. car. 7.2 (J. Ray) 2 7—MARBLE MOUNT. Whitmore and Finlayson's, 9.12 (P. Burgess) . . . 3 Also Started.—2 Tresillian, 9.5; 6 Michael, 7 10; 4 Scrap o' Paper, 7.8: 3 Gay Cockade, 7.12, car. 7.7; 9 Master Leigh, 7.0, car. 7.2; 8 Sussex, 7.0, car. 7.1. (Winner trained by T. Bezar, Whangarei.) Won by two lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 1.35 3-5. MAROMARU HANDICAP, Of .£65; 6 fur. 2—FIERY LAD, V. May's, 8.12 (S. Henderson) . . • • * I—TAKUTAMA, W. Donaldson's, 8.12 (P. Atkins) . . 2 3—ARCH QUEEN. D. Hanger's, 8.5 (J. . Cammick) 3 The only startere. (Winner trained by A. E.' Cox, Te Aroha.) Won by a nose, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 1.19. OHAEAWAI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £6O; 1 mile. I—WANING LIGHT. A. J. Robinson's, 9.10 (ino. 10lb. rehdp.) (P. Burgess) 1 2—ROMAN ABBEY. A Brown's, 9.0 (H. Dulieu) '2 4—ARCH QUEEN. D. S. Hanger's, 9.12 (L. Coleman) . . 3 Also Started.—2 Right and Left, 11.12. (Winner trained by T. Bezar, Whangarei.) Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Time. 1.50 2-5.

PAKARAKA HANDICAP, Of £BS; 6 fur. I—DAVE, J, D. Jone3*. 10.13 (H. Dulieu) 1 3—BRIGHT DAWN. H. P. "Clear's, 7.9 (inc. 51b. rehep.) (J. Cammick) .. 2 2—AURUMAVIS. W. H. Evans', 9.13: (J. Armstrong) ... . • .. ■ .. 3 Also Started.—4 Winning Lass, 7.0, car. 7.2. (Winner trained by J. Williamson, Ellerslie) Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.19 1-5. RUSSELL HANDICAP. Of £75; 7 fur. f I—CORINAX, J. Williamson's, 7.7, car. 7.2 (J. Ray) 1 2—RARAKAU, J, McNicol'a, 9.0 (inc. 7lb. rehep.) (E. Ludlow) . . . . 2 S—WEE MARBLE. T. J. Stewart's, 7;6 (J. Cammick) . . 3 Also Started.—7 Aurumavis, 9.0; 4 Pita, 8.12; 3 Illingar, 8.7; 8 Just Quietly, 7.0; 6 Colville Queen, 7.0, car. 7.14. (Winner trained by Owner, Ellerslie.) Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.32 2-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. ' t SIX FAVOURITES SCORE. There was fair wagering an the Hokianga Handicap, and Joke Form was a slightly better favourite than Gay Cockade, both being at odds-on. Kawiti and Gay Cockade were first out, to lead along the back from Joke Form. Gay Cockade drew; out slightly at the top, and was first into the straight from Joke Form. Nothing had a chance with Gay Cockade at the finish, and he wan by three lengths from Joke Form, who was a Bimilar distance in front of Kildeer. Taumua was fourth and Kaiheremai fifth. For the Kaikohe Handicap Bright Dawn was a £25 better favourite than British King, with good support also for Fiery Lad. From a* very bad start Winning Lass and King Leslie jumped out clear of British King and they wer-> the leaders along the back. With two furlongs covered British King got srjeezed back. Winning Lass leading across the top from King Leslie. Houhora and Marble Mount, with the others bunching. The field, bunched up entering the straight. Bright Dawn coming along on the outside to win by a length from Fiery Lad, who beat "Winning Lass by a similar margin. Marble Moivnt was fourth. In a field of five, Rarakau was a good favourite for the Kawakawa Cup, being over £2OO better backed than the second choice Pita, Wee Marble made play early with Right and Left handy and Rarakau next, Pita tailing ofT. Three furlongs from home Right and Left began to lose ground, v;hile Rarakau closed on Wee Marble, and Pita moved up handy. Wee Marble and Rarakau led into, the straight, a couple of lengths clear of Pita. Rarakau went on at the finish to win by a length from Pita, who defeated Wee Marble bv a head. The Author was a nioderate fourth, aind Right and Left tailed off last.. There was a good pool on' the Northland Counties Htwidicap, Waning Light being an odds-on favourite, with fair support also for Tresillian. Joke Form waa quickly in front, to lead along tho back from Gay Cockade, Waning Light and Michael, These positions were maintained into the straight, where Wanimg Light came through to win by two lengths from Joke Form, Marble Mount was a similar distance away, third, and Sorap o' Paper fourth >

Only three started i t the Maromaku Handicap, and Takutiuna was a hot favourite. Takutama hit the froni quickly, closely attended by Fiery Lad, wiih Arcb Queen, who dwelt at the barrier, tailing off. In a fine finish Fiery Lad beat Takutama by a nose, Arch Queen being six lengths away, third. Fiery Lad raced in the interests of Mr. V. May, who purchased the Campfire gelding at auction for 28 guineas after he had run second in the Kaikohe Handicap. In a field of four. Waning Light was an odds-on favourite for the Ohaeawai Highweight Handicap. Roman Abbey was soon in front, followed by Arch Queen aud Wahing Light. Running alomg the back Waning Light moved through on the rails and took charge to lead into the straight from Roman Abbey and Arch Queen. Hard-rid-den, Waning Light stayed oui to win by a neck from Roman Abbey, who beat Arch Queen by a neck. Right and Left was fourth. Another field of four paraded for the Pakaraka Handicap, Dave being made a pronounced favourite. Dave began quickest, followed by Wimning Lass, but they gave way at the end of a couple of furlongs to Aurumavia and Bright Dawn. Running into the straight Aurumavis and Bright Dawn were still together in front, with Dave a couple of lengths away. Dave came through in the rum home to score by two lengths from Bright Dawn, Aurumavis being three lengths away and Winning La.Bs last. The Russell Handicap was the biggest betting race of the meeting. Corinax was backed to extremely short price, with Rarakau secoipd fancy.' Rarakau found her feet quickest, and made play along the back from Corinax, Illingar and Wee Marble. Corinax and.niiiigar took up the running across the top, and they led into the straight several lengths clear of Rarakau aaid Wee Marble. Corinax w>nt on strongly at the finish to win by two lengths from Rarakau, with Wee Marble a length away third? Illingar was fourth and Pita fifth. FIRST DAY FOXTON. TWINK ANNEXES THE CUP. DISCOURSE WINS TWICE. [Br TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] FOXTON, Saturday. The first day of the Foxton annual race meeting was held in ideal weather. The track was hard, but was in good order. There was a. large attendance and the totalisator handled £12,179, against £14,410 on the first day last year, a decrease of £2231. Results are:— POROUTAWHAO HACK HURDLES. Of JEISO. 1 mile 5 fur. 2—KILBURN, H. McManaway's, 9.3 (F. C. Corlett) 1 3—SAN PEDRO, S. J. Easton's. 10.9 (8. Sweeney) 2 I—POLYPHEMUS. A. McDonald's, 10.5 (H. Burt) .. . . .. . . 3 Also Started.—Ratapiko, 9.3; Nucleus, 9.0; Birkie, 9.0. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3m 0 4-ss.

NOVICE .-STAKES, Of £IOO. 6 fur. I—DISCOURSE, F. J. Carmont's, B.oi (L. G. Morris) 1 S—DREAMY, C. E. Twist's, 8.64 (A. Dixon) 2 2—SHINING STAR, J. S. Adams', 8.5 (R. J. Mackie) 3 Also Started.—Bione, Cavity, Fortalice, Land Rent, Ironic, Lady Raven, Maranga, Royal Black, Rash, Red Bank, Service, War Wings, all 8.5. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lm 1 3-ss. FOXTON CUP,, Of £3OO. li miles. 7—TWINK, R. W. Bothamley's, 7.0 (J. S. Potter) 1 4—KILMISS, C. Louisson's, 7.13 (R. J. Mackie) . . . . • • • • . . 2 G—ARDFINNAN. W. S. Young's, 7.71 (R. H. Burns t 3 Also Started.—Bent, 7.0; Gaze, 7.8; Henna, 7.74; Royal Gaze, 8.13. Won by a neck, 'a length separating second and third. Time. 2m 8 2-ss. HIMITANGI HACK HANDICAP, Of £l2O. 6 fur. 2—LIN ARLINGTON. C. C. Biel's. 7.7 (A. G. Murray) 1 7—MAUI, V. E. Bryant's, 7.4 (A. Skipper) 2 9—BINE HOHORO, G. Priest's, 7.0 (W. Bell) .. «■ • • • .... 3 Also Started.—Vigilance, 9.0; Lady Cynthia, 8.3; Holus Bolus, 8.1; Green Acre, 7.7; Borsaline, 7.6; Jazzy, 7.4. Won by a length. Time, lm 15 l-ss. AWAHOU HACK HANDICAP. Of £l3O. 7 fur. 3 —DISCOURSE, F. J. Carmont's, 8.5 (L. G. Morris) 1 I—KAWHAKINI, G. Mcßarn's, 7.11 (H. Mills) 2 BILL, R. Bedfit's, 8.6 (A. Hobsoni . 3 Also Started.— Volplane, 8.3; Sandbun, 8.2: Lady Faye, 7.11. Won by half a length. Time, lm 29 2-ss. anniversary handicap. Of £llO. 6 fur. I—VAST ACRE. J. T. Morris*. 8.6 (L. G. Morris) % 1 2—EPISTLE J. Hickcy's. 8.13 (A. Dixon) z 4—BEAUMONT. Dwan Bros.', 7.9 (A. Skipper) •• ..3 ,Also Started.—Dobbin, 7.5; Standard, 7.2. Won by a length. Time, lm 14 l-os. MAROTIRI HACK HANDICAP, Of £llO. 54 fur. I—HELOTIS. M. W. Higginson's, 8.9 (E. Manson) . • 1 S—BISSAC, J. B. Gaisford's, 7.8 (T. Webster) " * 2—WHITE RINGLET, A. Thurstrom's. 7.4 . 3 Also Started;— Little Queen. 1.1 i Card Trick, . 7.2; Axle, Whakaata, 7.0. ' Won by three-quarters of a length, lime, lm 8 2-ss. HERRING TON HANDICAP. Of £l7O. 1 mile. S—WILDNESS, A. H. Gilchrist's, 8.0 (N. Tullo). * 2—BONOGUE. H. L. Vine's. 9.3 (L. A. Pine) i I—BEAUMONT. Dwan Bros.'. 9.3 (L. G. Morris) a Also Started. —Othon, 7.7; Our Jack, 7.11; M Won by 1 thraivauarters of a length. Time, lm 445. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] FOXTON, Saturday. Acceptances for the second day of the Foxton meeting are;— PAIAHU HACK HURDLES, 1 mile 5 fur. —San Pedro. 10.13: Polyphomus 10.9; Kilburn, 10.0: Axle. Ratapiko. 9.2; Nucleus. Birkie. 9.Q, MOTUITI MATDEN RACE. 6 fur.—Bione, Lady Raven. Shining Sta.r, Maui, Dreamy. Red Bank. Ironic, Service, Royail Black, all 8.8. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. 1 mile and a distance. —Royal Game, 8.11; Kilnuss, 8.1; Henna, 7.7: Ardfinnan, 7.5; Gaze, 7.2; Othon, 7.0. WHIROKINO HACK. 6 fur.—Lin Arlington, 8.9; Holus Bolus. 7.13; Bissac. 7.11; Borsalene, 7.5; White Ringjet. Little Queen. 7.4; Hinehohoro. 7.3: Shining Star, Jazzy, Fortalice, 7.0 WHARANGI HANDICAP,. 6 fur.-Bo-nogue. 9.3; Vast Acre, 9.2; Epistle. 8.2: Miss Pat. 7.2; Standard. 7.0, CARNARVON HACK. 1 . ) Tni ' e --Twink, 9.11- Bent 9.2: Kawhakina, B>s: Lieut. Bill. 8.2: Land Rent, Ironic, 7.7. RANGIOTU HACK. 7 fur.-Twink 9.2; Vigilance, 8.10 Discourse, 8.9; Lin Arlington, 8.8, Volplane. 7.13; Lady Cynthia. 7.9; Sandbun. Maui. 7.2; Service, 7.0 MOUTOA HANDICAP. 7 fur—Bonogue 9.8; Beaumont. 9.3. Wilderness. 8.11; Our Jack,-7.8; Othon. March On. 7.7. 'v. THE TAKAPTTNA MEETING. The following rc-handicaps for the first da.y of the Takapuna Jockey C2ub'3 summer meeting have been declared:— Stewards' IJandicap: Dave, 7st lllb. Ferry Handicap: Rarakau, 9st 4lb. Hauraki Handicap: Corinax, Bst 3lb. ' ' ■

CANTERBURY GOSSIP. QUIET TIME AT RICCARTON. LIMERICK WORKING WELL. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH. Sunday. After a very quiet experience during the Christmas and New Year holidays, while local horses were racing in other parts of the Dominion, the Riccarton tracks became livelier when the tourists reached home. The busy period did not last long, however, and once more there is very little excitement. The cause on this occasion is the summer meeting of the Wellington Racing Club, which has attracted nearly thirty horses from Riccarton stables. Until they return at the end of next week there will not be a great deal of interest in tho work, although the horses remaining at home will be moving along steadily with a view to other meetings to be held next month. Starshooter, a two-year-old brother to Starflight, by Archery from Stardancer, has been getting through a lot of useful work lately. He may be a member of G. Murray Ayndley'a team for Wingatui, where he has an engagement in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes. The three-year-old Arikiwai ha 3 done all his racing over short courses so < far, but I?. D. Jones is very hopeful that he will develop into a stayer. In support of that idea he has put Arikiwai in the Dunedin Cup. Limerick is bowling along very freely in sprinting tasks. He will have a race in the Hazlett Memorial Plate at the Dunedin meeting next month when he should be at his best. He will then bo shipped to Sydney in search of more weight-for-age honours. It will be no surprise if he is a better horse on this trip than at any previous stage of his career. H. Nurse is keeping Rapier at steady tasks. At present he has no immediate engagements so there is no need to bustle him and he is in such good order that he can be at his best again with a few gallops. He may have his next race in the Trenthapi Gold Cup. Centrepiece has developed trouble which has necessitated veterinary attention and he has been thrown out of work for the. present. It ia a form of paralysis aSectmg one of his legs and a good spell will J)e necessary even if it develops into nothing more serious.