METROPOLITAN TROTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19248, 12 August 1924, Page 4

METROPOLITAN TROTS.

ONYX WINS AUGUST HANDICAP. (Fbom Ottb Special Übpobteb.) CniUSTCHUKGH. August 11. The Metropolitan trotting meeting opened in tine "weather, and there was a large attendance. The track was a bit stioky at the opening, hut improved considerably after the fourth race. During the day £42,634 wont through the totalisator, as against £44,758 last year, when the meeting opened on a Saturday. The Dunedin horse Money Spider was made favourite for tho Introductory Handicap, but he did not begin well and never looked dangerous. Another Danedmowned runner in Marvin Drift waa too far hack in the handicap to have a chpnce. Queen Ida went well for about a. circuit and then broke up. Nelson Bell also put in several mixes but at tho finish kept down and had suffWient speed to beat Bmewood by a good two lengths. Pieter innmcnrian appeared to have a chance as they camo to the borne turn, but he ImaJlv could not do bettor than a fa.r third. Wady Embrace, Copa do Ora .tumor, arot Coronal did not getr going at tho start ot the Electric Handicap. Downcast and Pearlie Chimes looked to have a good chance, ns they were iUi with Hydaspes as thov raced down tho back and to tho home turn where Fearlie Chimes commenced to tire.’ In the run homo Marvin Mao wore down Downcast and Iwat him by a lengtn. After the placed lot came dohn. 1 omter. War Bond. Pearlie Chimes, and I hit binitn. Hy daspos commenced to drop back before reaching the homo turn. Snowshoe, coupled with Adair, went out a good favourite for tho August Handicap. Adair began badly, and Child* Pointer soon established a good lead. After going a mile Loganwood arid Snowshoo dosed on. the leader, Snowshoo had covered a good deal of ground and was hanging hadlv. Snowshoe went out to the front and looked at over a winner when leading Loganwood down the back, but Onyx got a lucky run through on tho rails ann ran into third place fmowshoo was still well clear turning for home, but Dnyx got on terms with him 60 yards from the post and won nicely by half a. lcngl.il. Snow-shoe faded away in the last bit ' T.ogauwood was about a dozen yards away/ followed by Hal Junior On ini el, and Vilo. Loganwood ran a good raco for about a mile and three-quart era, but found the journey too far, and after pacing brilliantly in the first mde and a-hatl Childe Pointer also dropped away. Ivy Audubon got a good run in the I rial Handicap, and soon joined Golden uiin in the lead. Mcnembcr began badly and was soon out of it. Golden Sun and Ivy Audubon led until reaching the home turn ami then dropped away, whilst Colchester, who v;as third into tho straight, got up and beat Prince Switbin by half a length. Damahine was third just in front of Becky Logan. Stunt Artist and Harcwood were next, boil Harold was fairly well up three furlongs from homo, but did not finish on. _ Farzan fell shortly after the start and Quiver was pulled up. Talaro. who was favourite with Prince Swithin, failed to get anywhere near the front after the start. Ladv Irving, Mnngoutu, and Peter Swift broke up at (he start of the Stewards’ Handicap. Laokie \Vood was leading Marietta and Speculator four furlongs from home when the first-named broke up, and Speculator followed suit. Marietta went on and finally won by three lengths from Peter Swift, who got, up and beat St. Anthony by two lengths for second place. Tiny Moon, Laekie Wood, and Speculator wore next. Le Todd was never dangerous. Dolly Dillon supplanted Silver Shoo before going three furlongs m the Queen Mary Handicap, and Hayseed broke a hobble early in the race. Dolly Dillon, Harry Audubon, and Logan Lou were showing tho way down tho back for tho last time, and Koval Oak dropped away. Once in tho straight Horry Audubon came on and won comfortably by three lengths from Dolly Dillon, who just heat Logan Lou. Hypo was next well clear of the others. Droamalton was made a pronounced favourite for tho Selwyn Handicap, and lakimr charge after going six furlongs ho finally stalled off Lincoln Huo n and won by over a length. Harbour Light was another length awav, about 100 yards in front of Fashion Queen. Countryman broke up several times during the race. Landlord got well away in the final event, and lie won rather decisively at the finish Kesulls: INTRODUCTOKT HANDICAP,

Of SOOaovs. One mile and five furlongs. s—Mr T. S. Dowdie’s ch g Nelson Beil, by Nelson Bingen— Bellflower, syrs, 12yds behind (A. Cox) 1 2—Mr D. Milligan’s Bluewcod, 48yds (W. Kelsey) 2 13—Mr W. H. Young’s Pieter Timmer-

man, 72yds (H. Frost) a Also started; U Esmeralda scr, 11 Welcome Whispers scr, 3 Proud AIU ecr, 0 Duke Bingen scr, 8 Burnie scr, 1 Moneyspider scr, 10 Grattan Chimes 12yds, 4 Queen Ida 12yds, 7 Littlo Logan 48yds, 9 Wiki Hebe 48yds, 11 Merry Peter GOyds, lo Marvin Drift 60yds, 18 Mat Patch 72yd«. Grattan Chimes was the quickest to begin, but at the end of two furlongs Queen Ida bad raced to the front. Before a circuit had been completed she broke, giving place at the stand to Blucwood, Nelson Bell, and Grattan Chimes. Going along the back Nelson Bell and Bluewood had Pieter Timmerman, Proud Ata, and Grattan Chime* as their nearest attendants. Despite a break turning for home, Nelson Bell outstayed Bluewood and won by a length and a-half, and twice that distance back came Pieter Timmerman, followed by Proud Ata, Littlo Logan, and Wild Hebo. Times; 3min 58 l-soeo and 2min 57 2-osec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Or 309sova. One mile. 7—Mr P. Brown's gr g Marvin Mae, by Marvin Wilkes—Bella Mac, Gyrs, scr (D. Withers) 1 5 Mr J. Hialop’s Downcast, 12yds (A. M'Lollan) 2 6 Mr E. H. Thompson’s Vera Logan, 12yda (E. C. M’Dermott) 3 Also started; 14 War Bond scr, 13 Locanda Mac scr, 1 Hydaspes scr, 3 Blair Audubon scr, 11 Copa De Oro Junior 12yds, 17 Coronel 12yds, i Pearlie Chimes 12yds, 10 Rota’s Greeting 24yds, 2 John Pointer 24yds, 12 Phil Smith 24yds, 9 Bellfashion 24yds, 15 Cammie 24yds, 8 Lady Embrace 24yds, 16 Hen Dillon 36yds. When the stand was reached Hydaspes •was just heading Locanda Junior, War Bond, and Downcast. When half the journey had been covered Hydaepos held charge from Downcast, Pearlie Chimes, Marvin Mac, and Vera Logan. A little further on the leader lost her place to Downcast and Poariio Chimes, with Marvin Mao and Vera

Logan improving their positions. Downcast appeared to hava the race won a furlong from home, but by a great finishing' effort Marvin Mac got up in'time to defeat hirn by a length, and twice that distance back came Vera Logan, followed by John Pointer, War Bond, Pearlio Chimes, and Phil Smith. Times: 2min 10 4-ssec, 2mm 19sec, and 2vnin 13 2-ssec. AUGUST HANDICAP, Of IOOOeoTS. Two miles. s—Mi L. G. King'e b m Onyx, by Logan Pointor—Camens, 72yds behind (J. Messervey) 1 I—Mr W. J. CarieTs Snowshoo, 48jds (W. J. Tomkineon) 2 2—Mr G. W. Draneiield's Logaawood, 12yds (G. S. Smith) 3 4—-Mr J. H. Lloyd's Hal Junior, 12yds ' (A. Hendrikscn) 4 Also started: 2 Grand Denver ecr, 3 Childo Pointer scr, 1 Adair 12yds, 10 Sherwood 21yds, 8 Whispering Willie 24yds, 9 Tatsy Dillon 86yds, 6 Alto Chimes 60yds, 7 Vilo 60yds.. Getting to business very smartly, Childe Pointer was five lengths clear of Loganwood, Ouimet, and Hal Junior at the end of half a mile. Racing along the back Snowshoo and Loganwood were within three longtha of Childe Pointor, tho rest being headed by Hal Junior. Before reaching the stand for the last circuit Snowehoe hnd passed Childe Pointer, .and a little further on Loganwood also passed hor. Two furlongo from homo Onyx joined Loganwood, and set out in pursuit of Snowsioe. In a spirited linieh Onyx just got up in the' last few strides to win by a neck. A dozen lengths back came Loganwood, just clear of Hal Junior, Whispering Willie, Ouimet, and Vilo. Times: 4min 31 3-ssoc, 4min 33 4-saec, 4min 40 1-Sscc. TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 4U030V8. Two miles. 17—Mr G. Rutherford's b g Colchester, by Wildwood Junior —Doris Black, aged, 36yds behind (D. Withers) .. 1 I—Mr L. A. Maidon's Prince Swithin, ncr (Owner) 2 13—Mr T. RogaTs Dalnahino, 60yds (M. B. Edwards) 3 Also etark-d: 8 Stunt Artist scr, 7 Albeit Logan Bcr (coupled -witii Quiver scv), 1 Talero scr (coupled with Prince Swithin), 5 Kate Thorpe scr (coupled with Bruce12yds behind), 12 Bessif> Log-an ecr (coupled with Dandy Rose scr), 3 Holly Boy scr (coupled with Golden Sun 12yds), 6 Transport scr (coupled with Harcwood 12yds), 13 Avenue 12yds (coupled with King Dillon 12ydfi), 10 Tarzan 12yds (coupled with Becky Logan 12vds), 0 Away 12yds (coupled with Vera. Logan 4Rvds), 11 Percy Dillon 12yds (coupled with Harold Burwood 2tyds), 20 Ha-ckthome 24yds, 16 Mcnember 24yds, 15 Jack Ports 3Gyda, 21 Thixendale 3«yds, 2 Ivy Audubon 36vds, 14 The Rook 46yds, 4 Bell Harold 48yds, 24 Latona 60yds, 23 Finevale 60yds, 23 Audacious 60yds, 25 Lady Embrace 60yds, 18 Prir.ce .Pointer lO&yda. Stunt Artist, Golden Sun,, AYeaue, and Ivy Audubon were in charge at the stand from a closely bunched division. When half the jovrncf had been covered Golden Sun and Ivy Audv/bon had Transport, Stunt Arti.t, and Prince Swithin aa their nearest attendants. There was little change till within two furlongs from home, where Colchester, Prir-ce Swithin, and Becky Logan commenced to close on the leaders. In a good Snish Colchester o-.rtsta.ycd prinoo hiwithiu, to win by a length. Three longtliß back came Dalnahine, just ahead of Becky Logan, Stunt Artist, and Harcwood. Times, 4min 42 4-Saec, 4inin 46sec, and 4min 41 2-sscc. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of dOOsovs. Two miles. 10—Mr M. MTican's b m Marietta, by Petereta —Marietta Huon, aged, 36yds behind (H. Gaskell) 1 I—Mr J. K. M-Kenaie'e Peter Swift, 06yde (J. Kennerley) 2 12—Estate late J. .L. Jotjd's St. Anthony, 24yds (D. M. Robertson) 3 Also started: 7 Lady Irving' scr, 2 Lo Todd 12yds behind, 5 Lackicwood 12yds, 9 Tiny Moon 12yds, 3 Our Lady 36yds, 6 Merry Bingen 36yd3, i Speculator 48yds._n Mangoutu 72yds, 8 Lee Morris 84yds, 1 1' lrst Fashion 96yds (coupled with Peter Swift). Several of the starters refused to settle down, including Lady Irving, Le Todd, a-nd Peter Swift. Commencing smartly Lackiewood was in charge at the end of a mile from Marietta, Speculator, and St. Anthony. Going along the back for the lust time Lackiewood and Speculator lost their positions, and from this on Marietta had matters much her own way, winning by two lengths from the faster finishing Peter Swiit. A length back came St. Anthony, followed by Tiny Moon, Lackie'rood, and Speculator. Times, 4min 45 2-ssec, 4rnin 40 2-saec, and 4min 47sec. QUEEN MARY HANDICAP, Of 50030V5. Two miles. 3—Mrs G. W. Watkins' ch g Harry Audubon, by Great Audubon —Sedgwood, aged, 24yds behind (J. Davidson) 1 2—Mr T. G. Fox's Dolly Dillon, scr (O. E. Hooper) 2 I—Mr Withers's Logan Lou, 36yds (Owner) 3 Also started: 10 Royal Oak &cr, 6 Hayseed ecr, 11 Indra scr, 5 Silver Sho3 scr, 7 Star Queen 36yds behind, 8 E-lite 3Cyds, i Hypo 48yd3, 0 Escort 72yde. Dolly Dillon soon ran past Silver Shoe, and with a round gone Royal Oak moved up into Gecond place. Dolly Dillon was still going nicely in front when the final circuit waa entered on, Royal Oak, Harry Audubon, and Logan Lou being her nearest attendants. The leader held her position till within 50 yards of the post, where Harry Audubon and Logan Lou caught her. In a good finish Harry Audubon won by a length, from Dolly Dillon, with Logan Lou close up. Hypo and Indra were next. Times, 4min 37 2-ssec. 4min 39 4-ssec, 4min 37sec. SELWYN HANDICAP, Of 500SOVS. Two niilcs. I—Mr !A- F. Agfcr'a br g Droanmlion, by Lord Althorpe—Dreamy Child, aged, ecr (J. S. Shaw) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr J. R. Kenneiley's Lincoln Huon, 36yds (Owner) 2 4—Mr C. Donald's Harbour Light, 72yds (Owner) 3 Also ataTtod: 7 Feter King 12yds, 2 Countryman SGydfi, 8 Princess Zoo 4Syds, 6 Prince Derby 48yds, 3 Fashion Queen 7iiyds. Peter King was ousted from tho lead by Dreamalion after going six lurlongs, with Lincoln Huon next. Beginning tho lasfc lap Dreamalion was closely attended by Lincoln Huon, with Harbour Light lying next, the trio being well clear of the others. In the run home Dreatnaliou stalled off Lincoln Huon and won by a length. Harbour Light was a length away, and Fashion Queen 100 yara further back. Times, 4min 40seo, 4min 45sec, 4 min 38sec, 4min 33 2-oscc. INTERNATIONAL HAKDICAP, . Of 4Oosova. One mile. 7—Mr F. H. Robson's b g Landlord, by Brent Locanda—Rural, aged, scr (D. M'Kendry) 1 I—Mr J. Thompson's Great Hope, 4Svds (J. Bryco) 2 6—Mr M. J. Hannon's Albert Cling, 4Syds (A. Eutfcnfield) 3 Also started: 2 Ben Ohau 12yds, 5 All Bell 24yds, 4 Realm 60yds, 2 Don Wild GOyds. The field got well away, except Great Hope, who lost two or three lengths. Ben Ohau and Landlord led All Bell out of the straight, and Don Wild broke on the turn. Landioi-d went on from Ben Ohau going along the back, and Great Hope and Albcrl, Cling were closing up. Landlord kept clear and won by three lengths from Great Hope, who beat Albert Cling by u neck. Ben Ohau was six lengths away, fourth. Times, 2min 15 2-oseo, 2min 11 13-fsec, 2rnin 11 4-ssec. SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. (Pes United Pbkss Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 11. The following are the handicaps for the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting: improvers' Handicap, of 300 6ovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Emeralda, Wee Olga, Ardwood, Proud Ata, Freeman, Duke Bingcn, Napland. Sister Beatrice, Judge Hancock, Audalio, Bmnic, Monoyspider, Graywood scratch, G rattan Chimes, Earl Derby, Queen Ida, Mushroom, Tim Wood 12yds' behind, Okuli, Dillon S. 38, Wild Hebe, Noi3<m Bell, Little Logan, The Toff 48, Marvin Drift. Blucwood. Wonder Why, Merry Peter 60, Lady Ehvood, Mat Patch, Piotcr Tiinmerman 72, Young Blako 120. Dash Handicap, of 300b0v3. One mile— Nilson Fame, Copo De Oro Junior, Locanda Junior, Coronel, A'era Logan, Hydispes, Poarlie Chimes scratch, Downcasl, Coil, Lady Embrace, Cammie, Prince Derby, Phil Smith, Latona, Belifashion, John Pointer. Beta's Greeting 12yds behind, Star Quceu, lien Dllon, Nellie Scott, Coklwater 24, Tobermory, Landlord, Linden, Escort, Wailaki Girl. Locanda Mac, Adair, Ben Ohau 3G, Alto Chimee 60. King George Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Two milcfl.—Grand Denver, Child Pointer, All Bell. Ouirubt scratch. Hal Junior, Loganwood 12yds behind, Sherwood, Whispering Willie 21, Tatsy Dillon, Acron, Great Hope 48, Alto Chimes, Snowshoc, Vilo, Don \Y;ld 60. Realm 72, Onyx 96. Eelgium Handicap, of 400sovs. Two miles. —Albert. Logan, Transport, Plywood, Oriole, Stunt Artist. Quiver, Kate Thorpe, Talerc, Holly Boy, Bessie Logan, Darknite, Dandy Rose scratch, Away, Prince Swithin, Bruce, A\rnue, Golden Sun, King Dillon, Tarzan, Becky Logan, Harewood, Percy Dillon 12yds Iwhirid, Saint's Bell. Harold Burwood, Hacltt borne, Swift Pointer, Mencmber, Mother Machree 24, Ivy Audubon, Blair Audubon, Hack Potts, StToller, Thixendale 3G, Vera Logan, The Hook, Bell Harold 48, CoJchcstcr? Pincvale, Latona, Dalnahine, Lady Embrace, Audacious GO, Pearlie Chimes 72, Golden Devon, Prince Pointer DG, Taureka.relta 103, Logan Chief 15G. Lincoln Handicap, of 500r-ovs. Two miles. —Royal Oak, Hayseed, Indra. Silver Shoo scratch, Dolly Dillon 12yd 3 behind, Nancy Stair 24, Willie Logan, Star Queen. Elite, Logan Lou 3G, Harry Audubon, Harbour Light 18, '

Avon Handicap, of SOOsova. Two miles,Laokiewood, Lady Irving, Tiny Moon scratch, .St, Anthony, Red Oak 12yds behind, Our Lady, Merry Bingen, Kola Boy 24, Speculator 36, Bundaborg, Marietta, Peter M’Kinney, Lady Nan 48, Mangoutu CO, Lee Norris 72, First Fashion 84, Peter Swift, Peter Dean 9G. Canterbury Handicap, of BOOeovs. Two miles.—Prospect scratch, Peter King, Florrio Bingen 13yds behind, Oaknut, Drearnalion, Countryman 36, Lincoln Huon, Prince Derby, Princess Zoe, Native King 48, Coldwater 60, Fashion Queen, Lady Joan 72. Speedway Handicap, of 4flosovs. One mile and liar ter,—Adair, Elite, Chid, Emperor scratch, Bonny Logan, Partner, All Boil 12yds behind, Snowshoc, Vilo, Sheik, Alto Chimes, Taraixe, Albert Cling, Great Bingen, Man o’ War 36, Realm, Don Wild 48, Onyx 60. BRANDING OF TROTTERS. VIEWS OF STOCK DEPARTMENT. HOOF BRANDING FAVOURED (Pee Unittm) Peess Association.! CHRISTCHURCH, August 1L At a meeting of tho Board of tho New Zealand Trotting Association to-night a letter was received from tho Director of tho Live Slock Division of tho Department of Agriculture, acknowledging receipt of tho association’s letter of July 29, in which it was stated that the association was desirous of registering the brand “ N.Z. ” for the purpose cf branding all trotting horses throughout New Zealand. After quoting the provisions of the Stock Act dealing with the question, tho Director said he regretted that, while in sympathy l with tho principle behind tho application, he could not agree to tho registration of Iho firo brand “ N.Z.,” but if the association thought it would bo of any assistance in (he objects desired to brand each borso with the letters " N-Z.” on tho hoof no objection would be offered to this, and the association could then, perhaps, insist on the owners having a registered brand which they would apply, and supply the association with a copy of it for identification purposes in conjunction with the letters “ N.Z.” on the hoof. The letter was received. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTNG. The following matches were fired on tho central range during last week: Speights.—P. Davis and Wcathcrston 49, Whitty, Dippic, and A. Edwards 46, P. H. Davis, Potter, Grant, and Malcolm son 43, lUtohio 44 ; —total, 460. City.—Burton and Sligo 47, M'Lcan and Finder 46, Miller and Pickard 45, Wilson and Berry 44, Pemberton and Anderson 43;—total, 450. North End.—Ogg 49, Bonfell 47, Ruddimun and Oillick 46, Grant and Johnston 45, A Crimp, Bruce, and Outhbertson, sen., 43, Cuthbertson, jun., 4] total, 448, Roslyn.—Russell and Graves 47, Miller 45, Silvius, Cameron, and W. Crimp 44, Graham 43, aHy and Leach 40, Cameron, jun., 37; total, 431. Speight’s.—Pettitt 40, A. Edwards and Dippie 48, Whitty and P, Davis 47, A G. Edwards and Weatherston 46, Ritchie 45; total, 276. Railway.—B. A. M'DougaH, K. M, M'Dongnll, Gillespie, and Smith 47, Warrrington 46, Garbutt and Smaill 45, Hood 43;—total, 307. GOLF. A medal match will ho played on the St. Clair Links to-day. The draw is as follows;—Mrs Wight v. Mise O. Stevens, Miss Lethbridge v. Miss Stevens, Mrs W. Smellio v Miss Johnston, Mias Schoon v. Mrs A. Smellio, Mrs Oaffin v. Mrs Irvine, Miaa Sutherland v. Mrs Wellated, Mrs M’Kcgg- v. Mrs Paterson.