SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19086, 4 February 1924, Page 3

SPORTING.

POE'BTJEY PARK MEETING. The Forbury Park Trotting Club concluded its summer meeting in somewhat boisterous weather, but fortunately a threat of rain was not fulfilled. The track was a bit damp at the outset after recent rains, but the breeze proved of such an effective drying nature that the last part of the card saw fields faise dense clouds of dust which should have certainly brought the water carts into action. The back markers in the later events could not see where they were going, and hence were doubly handicapped. Once again, as on many previous occasions, the dust evil marred the pleasure of the day’s racing. The attendance appeared to be quite satisfactory. and speculation ran to rather better than last year’s figures. The Trotting Stakes was the feature event of the day. and attracted quite a stylish-looking lot of youngsters. Unfortunately a break up on the part of the favourite seemed' to be accepted as a cue for others to do likewise, and this wrecked the chance of a closer finish than what might otherwise have proved the case. The race, however, amply justifies its existence when it can produce such a well-bred lot of potential winners which at least stand cut in make and shape as vastly superior to the majority of horses contesting die slow-class events on the programme. The stewards deemed it quite obvious that the driver of Great Hope was devoting more attention to hampering Great Bingen than attending to his individual chance in the race, and the stewards acted in a generally appreciated manner when they inflicted punishment that should have a deterrent effect on such tactics. In fact, if all one hears is true, they might easily have travelled more in the same direction by inflicting punishment on another driver for dishonourable connection with the matter A stronger grip requires to b© taken in the interests of the sport. _ It might also be said that a closer investigation should be taken of strongly-backed winners on the second day who certainly should not deserve strong support if their first day’s form is correct. It should require a good and ample reason to explain why a horse is an outsider one day when defeated and a favourite when a winner. The slight alteration in a handicap does not usually create such a wide change in the betting unless some inside information can furnish a legitimate explanation. The starting on both days was quite satisfactory. The fields were generally sent away from a fair line, and if a large number of horses broke up on both days at the start or in the firstfew strides, that-is mostly the fault of the method of starting. The management, as usual, worked smoothly, and the general impression of the meeting should materially assist in adding to the popularity of light harness racing. Ladv Esma began well in the Waverlev Handicap, and as she was about the only one to maintain a level gait nothing proved capable of getting dangerously near her. It was a poor exhibition of trotting on the part of the field. Will Robbins was the only withdrawal from the Telegraph Handicap, in which Squatter was made favourite, with Bell Harold next in demand. Squatter failed to begin, and Bell Harold, taking charge after going a little over a furlong, won practically all the way. There was a good go Tor second place between Lucky Dillon and Lucky Harold, and the former had a shade more courage to support the element carried in his nomenclature. Squatter shaped well when he got going, but broke up again after making up a good deal of ground lost in the early part of the race. Tlie field that went to the post for the Trotting Stakes filled the eye as a rather good type of trotter, supplying practical evidence that the institution of such a race acts as a great encouragement to breeders. Some of them were not quite ready to ■display their best, but at least in conformation and quality their appearance marks a progress in breeding that is sure to follow the continuous presence of such events in trotting programmes. Peterwah started a pronounced favourite. When they were finally sent away he at once assumed command. bat when passing the post for the last time ho stumbled and broke. This seemed to upset Sister Beatrice and Napland, who were in close attendance, but Peter Bingen got clear and ran to the front. Ho also broke up as he left the straight, and Peterwah, catching back quickly into his gait., soon hit the front again, and came on to score an easy win. Sister Beatrice and Napland lost so much ground after getting unbalanced that it settled their chances, and killed interest in what might otherwise have been a much closer finish. ,It is, however, doubtful fl the break-up mad© any difference to the result. There was not much pace on in the race, as it required Imin 13 l-ssec to go the first half-mile, and 2min 25 3-sseo for the first mile. This was not so fast as the speed the favourite displayed when be won on the first day of the meeting. Early Harvester appeared to be slightly sore before the race, and he failed to get into a level gait. The Tiger stepped along well in his preliminary, but failed to got going at the start, and Nelson’s Request, also made mistakes. It seems quite safe to sav that, those behind the winner will see a better day, and take high honours in the future, as on looks and breeding they should prove good performers when more -experienced. All on the card went out for the Forbury Park Handicap, and Great Bingen was elected favourite. The field got away to a fair start, and Willie Logan at once assumed the role of pacemaker, with Childe Pointer and Loganwood in close attendance. Don Wild soon ran into fourth place, •with Alto Chimes, Great Hope, and Albert C'ling following in the older named. Meanwhile Great Bingen was making up ground. Coming down the running to begin tho last lap Great Bingen, who was running wide, had to be checked to avoid trouble from Great Hope. Great Bingen was then taken over to the inside. Ho seemed to be carried wide by Great Hope as they ran down tho back, and this just about cost him the race. Don Wild joined the leaders before reaching the far turn, and taking charge about two and a-half furlongs from home came on to win by about four lengths from Great Bingen, who went a great race under difficulties, but was eased a bit in the last few strides when the winner had the race- won. Whispering Willie stayed on better than tho others, and finished a fair third, followed by Great Hope and Childe Pointer. There •was a solid pace set as the leaders stepped the first half in Imin 7sec, and the first mile in 2min 17 3-ssec. A notable feature of the win was the fact- that the winner is one of the few free-legged pacers, proving that hopples are not absolutely essential to the development of speed and stamina. After the race the Judicial Committee held an inquiry into the somewhat erratic driving of Great Hope by J. Bryce, jim., and after hearing evidence it was decided to suspend him from riding or driving fora period of 12 months. It was generally considered a well-merited punishment. 1. tern gal broke up at the start of the Stewards’ Handicap, and blocked Megala. Forbury began well, but broke up, and was pulled up after going about a circuit. Peter the Painter took charge after going th ree furlongs, and afterwards had matters ell his own way. Peter Swift started less than an eventnoney bet for the Crescent Handicap, in which Brigand was also well supported, but the latter broke up at the start. Peter Swift got handy to the leaders with a circuit to go, and joining Merry Bingen in the lead as they travelled to the far turn had the race won three furlongs from home. Sunny Jim appeared to have a chance when he ran up near the leaders in tho early pan of tne race, but he after-wards faded out. Brigand showed a lot of,pace when he struck his gait, but put in several breaks over the last mile. Merry Bingen went a fairly good race, but had no chance with the "winner over the final three furlongs of the journey. The stewards held an inquiry into tho running and betting in connection with Peter Swift’s two races at the meeting. After consideration it was decided to take no further action. On the first day Peter Swift was supported to tho extent of £269 10s. and in the Crescent Handicap the support lose to £1964. Peter Bwift went 4r*iin 51 2-ssec in tlq- Otago Handicap and 4min 48 3-ssec when he won. The Royal Handicap, although run in flense clouds of dust, provided an excellent ••ace. Cottage Girl and Olwyn were in charge at the end of three furlongs, but the latter broke up. _ Cottage Girl then narriod on the running from PointaJena. Lenamhor, and De.lville 'Wood, whilst the favourite. Jack Potts, .was covering a lot of ground on the outside of the field. The back-markers were travelling in dense clouds of dust. In a good finish Lenamhor got up and heat Pointalena helf a length, whilst Cottage Girl finished a good third, followed by Blue Star. Harbour Light, and Vera’s Doll. Prince .Swithin did not leave the mark, and Hold On and Harris broke ■op at tho start. Jack Potts at one stage looked to have a chance, but had to cover such a lot of ground to get anywhere near tho leaders that the task was beyond his and Lady Embrace failed to begin in tho An Devoir Handicap. FriendB bin liogan smartest, but soon lost place, tmd Van Director led Irish Whiaorffr?

the stand, with Marvin Mac next. Friendship and Ben O’Hau improved their positions as they ran down the back stretch. Van Director led Friendship and Ben OTlau into the straight, and in the run home Friendship beat Ben O’Han in a good finish by half a length. Irish W hispers broke up when with the leaders three furlongs from home. Ben OTlau went a good race from the back mark, but Friendship finished a shade stronger over the last half furlong. Ben OTlau established a track record when he registered 2min 13seo. The previous record stood at 2min 14 4-ssec. Tlie totalisatbr handled £41,882 for the day. as compared with £36.378 10s for tho second day last year. The total isator turnover for the meeting was £69,326 10s, as against £64.429 for the summer meeting of 1925. Results: WAVERLEY HANDICAP, Of 225sovs, second 45sovs, and third 22isovs. Saddle; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.33 (2.30) or better. One mile and five furlongs. I—Mr F. G. Holmes’s b m Lady Esma (Driftwood —Esma), aged, scr (F. Holmes, jim.) 1 3—Mr D. Groison’s Engagement, sor f\V. Grant) 2 6—Mr J. R. Forbes'? Marvin Bell, sor (H. Gaskill) 3 Also started: 16 Queen Wilkes scr (F. D. Henderson). 9 Tipperary scr (G. Aitchison), 4 Master Peter scr (J. M'Kewen, jun.), 14 Lady Houi scr (F. J. Perriam), 18 Greywood scr (R. Townley), 15 Novelmont scr (R. G. Wheeler), 2 Avalanche scr (A. Butterfield), 12 Kismet scr (C. R. Hadfield), 13 Queen Ida scr (R. Humphreys), 11 Alpha Wilkes 12yds (J. M'Lennan), 19 Benmore 12yds (F. Farquharson), 5 Le Todd 24yds (O. E. Hooper), 7 Bonette 36yds (G. S. Wallace), 10 Exmoor 36yds (J. Dynes), 17 Fox Trot- 72yds (N. M'Coll), 8 Arran Lad 144yds (T. Annett). Lady Esma was Ih© first to show out and led past the stand, at the end of three furlongs, a dozen lengths clear of Tipperary, Bonette, Engagement, and Marvin Bell. The favourite was trotting well, and held her place nicely over the next five furlongs. Commencing the last lap Lady Esma, was still well clear from Marvin Bell, Tipperary, and Bonette, who were trotting together. Tipperary fell away in the back stretch, and Marvin Bell and Bonette both broke at the far turn. Marvin Bell quickly got back to his gait, and Engagement "went past Bonette into third place. In the run home Lady Esma comfortably retained her lead, and won, easing up, by about a dozen lengths from Marvin Bell, who beat engagement by half a length. Bonette was right un fourth and Arran Lad some distance away fifth. Times: 4min 1 2-ssec, 4min 3 3-ssec, 4min 3 4-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Of 275sovs, second 55sovs, and third Saddle. For horses than can do 4.52 or better. Two miles. 2—Air E. Harris’s ch g Bell Harold, by Harold Rothschild —Jenny Bell, syrs, 24yds (A. M’Leod) 1 10—Messrs Hamilton and M ‘Murray’s

Lucky Dillon, 36yds (J. Walsh) ... 2 6 —Mr W. Grant’s Lucky Harold, 60yds (EL Frost) 3

Also started; 3 Stunt Artist scr (D. M'Kendry), 13 Cliffeton Chimes scr (<L Reed), 8 Lady Elwood scr (C. R. Hadfield), 16 Nelson O’Neill scr (T. Clare), 9 Great Count scr (A. Gordon), 11 Sunny View scr (W. Robertson), 1 Squatter 12yds (R. Humphreys), 7 Hylas 12yds (W. H. Muir), 5 Prince Swithin 48yds (L. A. Maiden), 4 Wicklow Boy 48yds (F. Holmes, jun.) and Bon Sonty 96yds (T. Annett) coupled, 14 Medallions 72yds (T. Wallis), 12 Barooga 72yds (J. M'Lennan), 15 Mother Machree 108yds (H. Guest). The hot favourite Squatter failed to leave his mark properly, and Sunny Vue, Cliffeton Chimes, Bell Harold, and Hylas were th© leading division as the field went past the stand at th© end of a furlong. Bell Harold ran to the front going out of the straight, and Hylas also improved his position. Going past the stand at the end of six furlongs Bell Harold was pacing well half a dozen lengths in front of Lucky Dillon, then coming Sunny Vue and Hylas. Cliffeton Chimes was some distance further back and the others out of it. Lucky Dillon ran up to the leader over the next lap, and going past the stand for the final five furlongs was only three lengths behind, a dozen lengths away coming Lucky Harold, Hylas. Cliffeton Cnimes, and Prince Swithin, the quartet running together. Bell Harold drew out going down the back, and Lucky Harold also moved up. Squatter broke three furlongs from home, but he then had no chance of getting into a place. Tho leader was never seriously troubled, and won comfortably by four lengths from Lucky Dillon, who resisted a challenge by Lucky Harold over the last bit, and gained second place by a long neck. Then came Prince Swithin five lengths away and Stunt Artist. Times: 4min 48 2-ssec, 4niin 47 3-sseo, 4min 46 3-ssec. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES. Of 600sovs, second I2osovs, and third 60sovs For three-year-old unhoppled trotters.

One mile and a-half. I—Mr R. C. Fisken’s ch o Peterwah, by Etawah —Janova (Owner) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr E. E. Le Lievre’s Peter Bingen, bv Nelson Bingen—Bertha Belle (J. N. Clarke) 2 4—Mrs Mabel Duncan’s b f Sister Beatrice, by Nelson Bingen—Lady Derby (A. G. Wilson) 3 3 —Mr A. Anderson’s Early Harvester, by The Harvester—Susie de Forest

(B. Jarden) 0 4 —Mrs Mabel Duncan’s The Tiger, by Nelson Bingen—Runaway (G. S. Smith) 0 2 —Mr G. Barton’s Napland, by Petereta —Dreamland (W. J. Tomkinson) ... 0 6 —Mr C. Davey’s Nelson’s Request, by Nelson Bingen—Welcome (R. E. Mills) 0

After one false start the field were sent off in fairly good line. Peterwah at once went to the front, and led Napland, Peter Bingen, and Sister Beatrice over the first two furlongs to the stand. Early Harvester had broken up. and was already right out of the race, and so were Nelson’s Request and Tlie Tiger. Peterwah was four lengths in front of Napland going down the back stretch, and Sister Beatrice and Peter Bingen were right up with the second horse. Going to the last lap Peterwah was closeiv attended by Sister Beatrice, Napland, and Peter Bingen, but opposite tho stand the favourite stumbled and broke, and Sister Beatrice and then Napland commenced in gallop. Fisken got his horse quickly back to his gait, but Lady Beatrice and Napland could not be steadied till they had lost all chance Peterwah was well clear of Peter Bingen going down the back, and he came on to won easily by about 90yds. Peter Bingen showed un at the finish, and beat Sister Beatrice by six lengths. Naniand was a couple of lengths behind the third horse, and the others a long wav back. Times: 3min 36 3-ssec, 3min 43 4-ssec, 3min 45 4-ssec. FORBURY HANDICAP. Of lOOOsovs; second 200sovs and third lOOsovs. For horses that can do 4.53 or better. Two miles. 4 Miss N. Gunn’s br g Don Wild, by Don Pronto—Wild Duck, aged, 48yds (A. Fleming) 1 1 —Mr J. R. M’Kenzie’s Great Bingen, 72yds (J. J. Kennerley) 2 6 Mrs F. C. Allington’s Whispering Willie 24yds (R. E. Mills) 3 7Mr H. F. Nicoll’s Child Pointer, scr (D. Warren) 0 8 — Mr J. Brosnan’s Willie Logan, scr (F. Holmes) 0 2Mr O. K. Hooper’s Linden, 12yds (Owner) 0 5Mr G W. Dransfield’s Loganwood, 12yds (G. S. Smith) 0 9Mr M. J. Hannon’s Albert Cling, 48vds (J. Henderson) 0 3Mr J. Trengrove’s Alto Chimes. 60yds (J. Bryce) 0 3 —Mr J. Trengrove’s Great Hope. 72yds (J. Brvoe, jun.) 0 10— Mr E. J. Smith’s Vilo, 72yds (D. Withers) C

The field went off well, Willie Logan. Childe Pointer, and Loganwood pacing in close order in the lead, then coming Linden a few lengths away. Don Wild supplanted Liindeu going down the back, and Alto Chimes and Great Hope were making up ground fast. Loganwood went into second place passing the far turn, and tho field was in close order as they ran nasi the stand at the end of six furlongs. Willie Logan was- just in the lead, and then came Loganwood. Childe Pointer, Don Wild, Alto Chimes, and Gfcat Hope. Going down the back Willie Logan, Loganwood. and Childe Pointer drew out some sixlengths from Don Wild, and Great Bingen could be noticed coming with a good run. Willie Logan was still in front as the field commenced the last five furlongs, with Loganwood, Childe, Pointer, Don Wild, Great Hope, and Great Bingen handy. Don Wild closed on the leaders as the field ran down the back stretch, and was in front at the far turn, and Great Bingen ran inte second place. Don Wild was first into the straight, and although the .avoiirite made a gallant effort to overhaul the free-legged pacer in the run home the task proved beyond him. and he suffered defeat by three lengths. Whispering Willie was two lengths further hack, and then came Great Hope, Childe Pointer, and Loganwood. Times: 4min 30sec, 4min 28 2-ssec, 4min 33 4-Sseo, Great. Bingen equalled Don Ccesar’s record for tlie track (4min 28 2-ssec)), established Jxl January 1916.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 275sovs; second 55sovs and third 27-isovs. For horses that can do 4.3* (2.301 or better. 2Mr J. H. Atkins’s ch g Peter the Painter, Petereta—Nomination, aged, scr (A. F. M‘Gregor) 1 3Mr W. A. Gladhall’s Gala Pointer, 36yds (G, S. Smith) 2 I—Mr F. Holmes’s Admiral Pointer, 24yds (F. Holmes) 3 10 Rod Chequer scr (J. N. Clarke), 9 Ivy Rothschild scr (J. R. M'Murray), 12 Cocoa ser (H. L. Rigby), 11 Forbury set (O. Reed), 5 Megala scr (A. Fleming), Bellwood scr (J. Wallis), 15 Tricoline (C. Eollo), 14 Merrigal scr (F. D. Henderson), 6 Lady Minto scr (0. E. Hooper), 4 Bessie Logan scr (N. Burgess), 13 Raymi us 12vds (T. Geary), 8 Bonanza. 60yds (W. H. Muir). Merrigat broke up at the start, ana stopped Megala. At the end of three furlongs Forbury was just leading Peter the Painter, but the leader then broke, and Peter the Painter went on in front, Red Chequer and Bellwood handy. Peter the Painter was pacing well clear over the next circuit, and commencing the last lap was a dozen lengths clear of Gala Pointer, with Admiral Pointer and Bessie Logan some distance back. The leader was never seriously challenged, and won easing up bv a dozen lengths from Gala Pointer. Admiral Pointer was another dozen lengths away third, and then came Rod Chequer, Bessie Logan and Bonanza. Times: 3min 57 3-ssec, 3min 58 4-ssec. 4miu 3sec. CRESCENT HANDICAP. Of 375scvs; second 75sovs and third 37jSovs. For horses that can do 4.50 or better. Two miles. I—Mr J. R. M‘Kenzie’s b g Peter Swift, by Petereta—Swift, 6yrs, 60yds (J. J. Kennerloy) 1 10—Mr G. Aitchison’s Merry Bingen, 12vds (Owner) 2 7—Mr C. Davey’s .Merry Peter, 12yds (Owner) 3 Also started; 2 Brigand scr (B. Jarden), 4 Darkest 24yds (A. F. M'Gregor). 8 Marvin Drift 24yds (J. Henderson), ll Count Deo 36yds (A. Fraser, pin.), 3 Echo 36yds (A. Butterfield ), 9 Pieter Timmerman 36yds (H. Frost), 6 Sunny Jim 72yds (A. Hendrickson), 5 Mangoutn 108yds (J. Bryce). Brigand once more broke up at the start, and Merry Peter and Merry Bingen led out well clear of Sunny Jim. At the end of six furlongs the order was Merry Bingen and Merry Peter, with Sunny Jim some distance away. The favourite made up

ground going down the hack, and was with the leaders at the far turn. Going to the last lap Merry Bingen was just ahead of Merry Peter, with Peter Swift, Sunny Jim, and Darkest handy. Peter Swift went to the front at the far turn, and came away to win easily by three lemrths from Merry Bingen, Merry Peter another three lengths away third. Darkest was fourth, Pieter Timmerman fifth, and "Echo sixth. Times: 4min 48 5-ssec, 4min 63 l-ssec, 4min 54sec. ROYAL HANDICAP. Of 350sovs; second 70sovs and third 55sovs. For horses that can do 3.50 J (2.22) or better. One mile and five furlongs. 3Mr A. Matheson’s oh g Lenamhor, by Betel Nut—Nina.n, 24yds (A. Hendn'cksen) 1 12—Mr E. Forbes’s Pointalena, scr (A. Smith) 2 4Mr A. M'Lellan’s Cottage Girl, scr ' (Owner) 3 Also started: 10 Olwyn scr (J. N. Clarke). 16 Prince Swithin scr (L. A. Maiden' 19 Delta scr (H. Gaskill). 14 Hold On scr (R. E. Mills), 7 Wee Daphne scr (A. F. M‘Gregor),_ls Lucky Harold scr (H. Frost), 6 Harris scr (O. E. Hooper), 2 St. Maura 12yds (J. M'Lennan), 8 Young Blake 12yds (N. L. Price), 11 Delville Wood 12yds (G. Reed), 9 Vera’s Doll 24yds (D. Withers), 17 Harbour Light 24yds (C. Donald), 18 John Pointer 24yds (W. Robertson), 5 Blue Star 24vds (A. Butterfield), 1 Jack Potts 48yds (B. Jarden), 20 Norma Dillon 60yds, 15 Fashion Queen 72vds (J. R. M‘Murray). Prince Swithin failed to <ro off, and Harris and Hold On were slow to move. Olwyn led to the stand, and then broke, and Cottage Girl went on from Pointalena and Dclvillp Wood. Cottage Girl held her place right round, and going to the last lap was closely attended by Pointalena, Lenamhor, and Delville Wood. There was little change in the positions going down the back, where the favourite tried to make a run on the outside of a big field, and Cottage Girl led into the straight from Pointalena, with Lenamhor on the rails. Hendrickson was blocked by three horses running in front of him. and was lucky to find an opening to enable him to come across from the rails to the outside to win by half a length from Pointalena, with Cottage Girl a short halflength further back third, and Blue Star close up fourth. Harbour Light was fifth and Vera’s Doll sixth. Times: 3min 47 4-ssec, 3min SOsec, 3min 50 2-ssec. AD REVOIR HANDICAP. Of 325sovs; second 65sovs and third 32jsovs. For horses that can do 2.18 or better. One mile. 7—Mr J. Swan’s b m Friendship, by Antonio—Wild S, aged, scr (C. Clutterbuck) 1 I—Mr W. Quirk’s Ben O’Hau, 48yds (D. Bennett) 2 10—Mr W. Lidston’s Van Director’, scr (Owner) 3 Also started : 5 Irish Whispers scr (J. T. Twomey), 8 First Toll scr (J. Walsh), 11 Henry Tracey scr (H. Frost), 4 Downcast scr (A. M‘Leilan), 6 Marvin Mac 12yds I.J. M'Lennan), 3 Coldwater 24yds (R. O. Reed), 2 Cammie 36yds (G. S. Smith), 9 Lady Embrace 26yds (A. Butterfield). Downcast and Lady Embrace lost all chance at the start, and Coldwater also

failed to go off well. Friendship was first to show out, but broke and lost ground. Van Director then went to the front, and opened up a gap, Irish Whispers, Marvin Mac, and Friendship following- in that order: Friendship displaced Marvin Mac going down the back, and the favoujite also moved up. Van Director and Irish Whispers were three lengths in front of Friendship and Ben O’Hau at the far turn, and Van Director was first into the straight. In a groat race home Friendship outstayed the favourite and beat him by half a length. Van Director was another length farther back, and Cammie fourth. Times: 2min 16 4-ssec, 2mln 13sec, 2min 17 3-Sseo. WINNING OWNERS. The stake money was distributed as follows : J. R. M'Kenzio, £1200; Miss N. Gunn, £700; R. C. Fisken, £552 10s; G. Barton, £262 10s; A. Anderson. £245- A. Matheson. £245: R. M'Leocl, £227 10s; J. Swan, £227 10s; F. G. Holmes, £202 10s; J. Trengrovo. £200; J. Wallis, jun., £192 10s; C. R. Hadfield, £192 10s; Jolly Bros., £192 10s; E. Harris, £192 10s; J. H. Atkins, £192 10s; Clarkson and Graham, £145; E. E. Le Lievre, £l2O, O. E. Hooper, £100; Mrs Allington. £100; W. Quirk, £97 10s; G Aitcheson, £75; A. M’Lellan, £7O; E. Forbes, £7O; W. L. Milne, £65; Mrs Mabel Duncan, £6O; F. E. Sutton, £55; A. Ferguson £55; W. D. M'Leod, £55; Hamilton and M‘Murray, £55; W. A. Gladhall, £65; J R. Forbes, £45; C. Davey, £57 10s; W. Lidston. £32 10s; R. MTCenzie, £27 10s; E M‘Donnell, £27 10s; H. F Nicoll, £27 10s- W. Grant, £27 10s; F. Holmes, £27 10s; J! Hunter, £22 10s; D. Graison, £22 10s; —total, £6500. TAXES. The following are the details of the Government taxes:— , , Totalisator tax hi 100 o o Dividend tax 51z/0 3 0 Receipts tax £<s 12 11 Stakes tax 0 0 Amusement tax 120 3 7 £5570 2 9 GISBORNE ACCEPTANCES. IPeb United Press Association.) GISBORNE, February I The following are the acceptances for the Gisborne Racing Club’s Summer meeting: First Jumpers’ Flat Handicap. One mile and a-quarter Highway 10.9, Bestir 10.7, Mountain Peer 10.7, Anxious Moments 10.3, Garzon 10.1. Silver Stride 8.9, Pate tonga 0.0, Mahia 9.0. . Te Haoara Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Koodoo 9.0, Merry Bells 9.9, Radiac 8.8 Velvet King 8.8, Many Colours 8.3, Pclonett 8 2 Anxious Moments 7.13, Three Cheers 7 13, Se’mplice 7.5, Matin Bell 7.0, King Hit 7 3, Birka 7.0, Charming Prince 6.13. Wi Pern Memorial Handicap. Six furlongs,—Jovial 9.13, Civilform 9.3, Good Sport 8.12, Crisis 8.0, Misgovern 7.10, Mark Over 6 10, Esquimeaux 6.7. Maiden Scurry. All B.O.—Martona, Manu, Pango, Cuvier Light, Three Kings, Lady Wormwood, Rowley, General Carrington, Radiate, Kere Kere, Tauhimi, Te Knpenga, Royal Alf, Pita, Petaua, Cymbeline, Mangatoetoe. „ _ , Gisborne Cup Handicap, One mile and a-quarter.—Scotch Mixture 9.3, Barrier 8.10, Haurangi 8.8, Theic 8.3, Heather King 7.10, Westerner 7.5. Martini 7.3, Koodoo 7.3. Railway Hack Handicap.—Cairo 9.7, Startle 9.6, Koodoo 9.6, Prowler 8.10, Markover 8.7, New Moon 8.7, Folonett 8.4, Tino Maunga 7.12, Stymie 7.6, Pita 7.6, Fort George 7-4, Mcrekara 7.2, Matin Bell 7.0, Heather for in 6.13, Soliel d’Or 6.10. Park Handicap, Seven furlongs.—Battle Knin-bt 9.5, Hanrangl 9.1, Theic 8.9, Crisis 8.3, "Matareka 7.9, Lord Muskerry 6.7, Te Knpenga 6.7. First Welter Handicap. One mile.—Battle Knight 10.13, Matareka 9.4. Persian King 8.11, Garzon 8.4, Silver Stride 8.2, Perle d’Or 8 2 ’Fortune 8.0, Charming Prince 8.0.

D.J.C. ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptors for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's autumn meeting, Thursday, February 7. — AUTUMN HURDLE HANDICAP* Of 275sovs. One mile and three-quarters.. st. lb. st. lb. Londonderry .. 11 7 Frisco Hail .. 912 Palamon .. .. 10 8 Jock 9 0 Galway ~ .. 9 PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, Of OOOsovs. Six furlongs. Many Kittle .. 9 7 Laughing Eyes 7 6 Angelo .. .. 8 5 Master SandEconomist .. 8 1 stone .. .. 7 5 Kerb 711 Golden Light 7 4 Wild Hind .. 711 Ravenna .. .. 7 0 Dancing Days 711 St. Augustus 7 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Kukume .. .. 9 6 Cartoon .. .. 8 4 King Sol .. .. 9 1 Gunlayer .. .. 7 11 Enare .. .. .. 810 Barricon .. .. 7 8 Coastguard .. 8 6 Lady Viewpoint .. 8 6 Clarenceux 7 8 Londonderry .. 8 5 DUNEDIN CUP, Of ISOOsovs. One mile and a-half. Roaeday .. .. 913 General AdLoughrea .. .. 9 5 vance .. .. 8 3 Limelight .. 8 6 Baldowa .. .. 8 2 Palestrina .. 8 5 Boadicea .. .. 8 0 Deucalion .... 85 Mantua .. .. 710 Winning Hit 8 3 Guncase .. .. 7 0 Dame Straitlace 7 0 BERWICK HANDICAP, Of 225sova. Seven furlongs. Uleaborg .. .. 9 7 Solvency .. .. 8. 6 Andante .... 96 Marcomgram 8 2 Giantkiller .. 9 0 Markby .. .. 8 0 Royal Wink .. 9 0 Boughleen Ihcursio .. .. 812 Dhoun .. .. 8 0 Integrity .. .. 8 « Beauty Light 8 0 Apple Dighton 8 71 Fetal Dust .. 8 0 Bonnie Olive 8 7 Russalka .. .. 8 0 Eaton Bells .. 8 6 STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. One mile. Prince Ferouz 9 5 Master SandCorn Rigs .... 9 3 stone .. .. 87 Silent King .. 9 3 Golden Light 8 6 Guncas© .. .. 9 2 ITancaise .. 8 5 Radial .. .. 812 All British ..8 2 Top Score .. 811 Oetermah .. 8 0 Vasilkov .. .. 8 0 TRIAL STAKES. Of 200SOVS. Seven furlongs. Whitirangi 8 4 Wenaleydale .. 8 2 Brilliant Hope 8 4 Goosestep .. .. 8 2 Hurdy Gurdy 8 4 The Parisian .. 8 2 Fabriano .. .. 8 4 Constant .. .. 7 13 Beauty Light 8 4 Purple Iris .. 713 April Showers 8 2 Terupe .. .. 713 Prompter .... 82 CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of 750sovs. Six furlongs. Count Cavour 9 8 Te Anau Lad 810 Starmist .. .. 9 3 Gamcbag .. .. o 7 Treshara .. .. 9 3 Deep Drive .. 8 7 Heather Lad 8 10 Rag Fair .. .. 8 7 Footfall .. 810 TAPANUI HANDICAPS. The following are the handicaps for the Tapanui races, to be held on February 13

Trial Stakes. Six furlongs.—Brilliant Hope 9.0, Royal Hope 9.0, Highborn 9.0, Stringency 9.0, Little Winkie 9.0, Admiral Fisher 9.0, Hurdy Gurdy 9.0, Oaklands 9.0, Insolent 9.0, Beauty Light 9.0, Bonnie Princess 8.11, Agility Gun 8.11, Wild Berry 8.11, Vogue 8.11, Wcnsieydale 8.7, Sol toe 8.7, Constant 8.4, Winkle 8.4, Cornflower 8.4. Welter Handicap. Six furlongs.—King Sol 9.8, Ayrburn 9.7, Valdamo 9.1, Coastguard 9.0, Gunlayer 8.9, Border Knight 8.9, Sabor 8.6, Beau 8.5, Sunlit 8.5, Obligio 8.0, Rugby 8.2, Royal Hope 8.2, Highburn 8.2, Stringency 8.2, Little Winkie 8.2, Soltoe 8.2, Kyleboa 8.2, Blazing Light 8.2, Beauty Light 8.2. Tapanui Trot. One mile and a-half.— Mascot limit, Chiming Child limit, Golden Best limit, Catriona limit, Sunridge limit, Hector limit, Juanita Bell limit, Lou Derby limit, Harold Thorpe limit, Nellie Derby limit, Wee Ribon limit, Safonia limit, Don Wallace 12 yards behind, Wee Spark 12, Joy Chimes li. Nihilist Junior 48, Stollamaris 72, Our Nurse 120, i.indetta 120. Stewards’ Handicap. Seven furlongs.— King Sol 9.6, Coastguard 8.11, Sabor 8.3, Wensleydalc 8.1, Marconi gram 8.1, Brilliant Hope 7.12, Agility Gun 7.12, Robert Lyn 7.12, Highburn 7.12. Flying Handicap. Five furlongs —Ayrbum 9.5, Bonnie Lake 9.0, Valdamo 8.12, Border Knight 8.5. Sabor 8.2, Sunlit 8.1. v ogue 7.12, Stringency 7.12. Admiral Fisher 7.12, Soltoe 7.j12, Kyleboa 7.12, Hurdy Gurdy 7.12, The Parisian 7.12, Constant 7.32. Winkle 7.12, Wild Berry 7.12, Oaklands 7.12, Markby 7.12, Bonnie Princess 7.12.

Tapanui Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—King- Sol 9.3, Incursio 8.11, Coastguard 8.7, Cartoon 8.5. Gunlayer 8.2, Beau 7.11, Marconigram 7.9, Blazing Light 7.9, Agility Gun 7.8, Boughleen Dhoun 7.8. Dominion Trot. One mile and a-hajf.— Mascot limit, Chiming Child limit, Catriona limit, Golden Rost limit ; Sunridge limit, Hector limit, Opihi Lass limit, Juanita Bell limit, Lou Derby limit, Safonia limit, Queen Thorpe limit, Nellie Derby limit, Wee Ribon limit, Don Wallace 12 yards behind, Straychild 12, Joy Chimes 12, Jolly Chimes 24, Nihilist Junior 48, Stellamaris 72, Lindctta 120. President’s Handicap. Six furlongs.— Ayrburn 9.4, Bonnie Lake 8.13, Valdamo 8.11, Border Knight 8.4, Gunlayer 8.4, Sabor 8.1, Marconigram 7.12, Kyleboa 7.10, Rugby 7.10, Robert Lyn 7.10, Markby 7.10. RJCCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (From Oub Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, February 2. Though it rained steadily at Raccarton all night, the tracks were in good order for galloping this morning. The inside of the trial grass was open for fast work only, and with the sting out of the ground many trainers availed themselves of it. The plough also was in really good order, and a number of horses were working on it. Percy Mason was the first to commence, but his team did only steady and strong work on the plough. After cantering round Boadicea, assisted by Royal Stgr, jumped off at the nine-furlong peg, and, keeping together all the way, the pair finished on even terms, both going well. Glentruin.. with D. Hall up, jumped off at the half-mile disc, and, rattling along in good style, finished her task fast and well. Murihaupo, assisted by Zaragoza over the last six furlongs, covered a mile, the pair finishing on terms. Economist had to be held back over the concluding stages of five furlongs to keep him with Solvency. Purple Iris finished well in front of Enare (who was very lame on pulling up) over five furlongs. Likelihood and a stable companion got through useful work. Lucinette finished slightly in front of Red Wink, who was on the outside, at the close of seven furlongs. Dutch Clock was always in front of Clareina in a gallop over seven furlongs with light boys up. Kenmore and Tempo were companions over five furlongs. The former was easily the better. Finora was in front of and finished better than Many Kittle over a useful six furlongs. Carpentier (who is now trained by R.. Alexander) was better than Gay Life, with Rigel some lengths away, after galloping seven furlongs. Mustard Pot and Valencia sprinted half a mile.

Ballymena, Parody, Sprinkler, Prince Ferouz, Integrity, and a number of others got through useful work on the plough. On the inside trial grass Albert Cutts was first to begin by sending Deep Drive and Rag half a mile along the back, which they did nicely.

Winning Hit, assisted by Viewpoint over the last mile, was sent a mile and a-quarter. The pair went evenly throughout. Game Bag and Wild Hind were sprinted half a mile, both finishing fast and well. Sartist and the Tango mare in H. Nurse’s stable sprinted half a mile nicely. Top Score, with a light boy up, was sent a mile, but was tiring badly at the finish. Starmist and Footfall, from a standing start, galloped six furlongs. The latter, who had the inside running, just had a slight advantage at the post. The English-bred filly in W. Hobbs’s stable sprinted five birlongs, but did not finish well.

Limelight jumped off at the stand, and. maintaining a good pace all the way, finished up his task of a mile and three furlongs well. _

A pair from K. Macdonald’s stable sprinted half a mile well. Boniria was under a strong- pull to keep her with Dame Straillace over the last half of p. mile gallop. Primicra and Orange Blossom were galloped seven furlongs, both giving a good showing. Mr W. Hobhs left for Dunedin with his team by to-day’s express. Mr J. Dindaay intended going to Dunedin on Monday with Enure and Purple Iris, but he may take onlv the latter now, as Enare was very sore after his work this morning. Mr G. Murray Aynaley will leave on Monday with Tjimel'ght, St arm Jot, nod Footfall. Mr J. Campbell’s team for Dunedin will be Kukume and Goosestep. Mr R. King is only taking Many Kittle to Dunedin. Mr E. D. Jones’s team f or Dunedin will comprise Economist, Murihaupo, and Solvency. Tire Chokebore team for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting is expected to comprise 'Winning Hit. Wild Hind, Viewpoint, Gamebag, Deep Drive, Rag Fair, and Top Score.,