SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19702, 1 February 1926, Page 11

SPORTING.

FORBURY PARK MEEUNG. CONCLUDING DAY’S EVENTS. INTERESTING SPOET. The Forbury Dark Trotting Club’s summer meeting concluded m fine Tveatner and the final card attracted one of the largest attendances ever seen on the course. The heavy rain of the previous day made the going a bit sticky at the outset, but it rapidly improved during the afternoon, and, in fact, dust was raised during the concluding events on the card. The racing was again very interesting, several close finishes supplying a tribute to the excellent manner in which Mr H. Brinkman had balanced the form. The Trotting Stakes was regarded as a one-horse race, and the “writing on the wall” indicated by discussions hoard in official quarters strongly suggests that the race is likely to be dropped unless there is la better response from owners and breeders. The race no doubt stands as a great encouragement to breeders and creates a market for likely sorts, but, regarded as a financial proposition, it continues to be a dead loss to a club which has hard work to make ends meet. Nelson Derby was struck cut of the principal event in which Queen’s Own just managed to beat the winner of the Dunedin Cup, whom she was meeting on 12 yards better terms. It was a close and exciting finish, and Logan Chief, who finished third, cave indications that he is coming back to his best form. Another backmarker in Prince Pointer also ran a good .race by finishing fourth. The Crescent Handicap provided a fine race, and Napland, trotting like machinery, just got there. There was an element of luck, nowever, in the win, which was greatly assisted by a clear run on the rails from the home turn. The starting was a decided improvement on that of the first day, and perhaps a contributing factor in that direction arose through placing bad mannered horses on the outside of their line at the post. There was reason for complaint in the principal event for trotters. , Blue Thorpe soon struck the front in the Waverley Handicap, and afterwards had matters all his own way. Master Peter ran into second place, but again went to a break and lost his position to Bonette, who landed o long overdue share of a stake. , . Ratana, Glen Frag, Hydajpes, ana Maawhareti 'began best of the front lot in the Telegraph Handicap, and Doll v Houi, after dwelling at the start, soon got amongst the leaders. Van Director was amongst the bunch as they went down the back and turning for home Ratana, Rosie Nut, Glen Farg, Van Director, and Maiwhareti were racing in close order. A fighting finish saw Van Director just beat Maiwhareti, who stayed on better than Ratana and Rosie Nut. Glen Barg, who was next, faded out after being temporarily in charge of the field. After his display of speed on the first day it was a foregone conclusion that Katuke would start favourite for the Trotting Stakes. They ware sent away by the starter mounted bn a hack, and were in fair lino from a move up. Dispatch, with Betty Zane on the outside, getting a shade the better of it. ’They had not gone far when both Pedro Swift andi Home* light Girl broke up and then it became a duel between Katuku and Betty Zane. Katuku showed the way and always looked a winner. Betty Zano mixed when about two furlongs from home, but afterwards came on and was only a couple of lengths behind when chasing the favourite past the post The winner is a red roan filly by Nelson Bingen from, Muncata. by Mauritius (son of Bingen) from Ocean Wave, by Rothschild—Ripple, by Fleur de Lys a thoroughbred son of Traducer and xieuiange- , . , , , Nelson Derby got loose cer-night and in consequence was struck out of the Forbury Park Handicap. It was a matter of regret that he could not be granted a chance to redeem the opinion held about him prior to running in the Dunedin Cup. The Forbury Handicap proved to be an excellent betting race and apparently punters held a widespread opinion as to the possible result. Those who noted that Queen's Own had a somewhat unlucky spin on the first day made her a better favourite than Delavan Quest, with Countryman next in demand.. Both Loganwood and Countryman were on the outside as they lined up to start. The field got away to a good dispatch from which Loganwood began smartly and soon ran into a good lead. Ouimet again failed to get going, but the others moved off we-'l. Loganwood kept in charge for a little less than half a mile from home, where Queen’s Own and Logan Chief went to the front, whilst a little later Black Admiral moved up on the outside. Queen’s Own and Black Admiral went on from Logan Chief when beginning the final quarter, and in a great battie between them the former gained the verdict by a short head., Logan Chief was about five lengths away third, and is apparently not yet forward enough to run out a two-mile task. Prince Pointer got handy to the loaders with a lap to go, but failed to finally gain a place. Delavan’s Quest was fairly well placed early in the race, but he faded out a long way from home. Countryman broke up early in the race and was never dangerous, Tbe big field in the Stewards’ Handicap was fairly set when sent away, and Lady Zora soon established a good lead. When they had gone a mile Lady Zora, Ruby Carbine His Pal, Four Bells, Great Form, Ada £el], Rosethorne, and Mountain Chimes were well clear of the rest. Going down the back for the last time Great Form had taken charge from Four Bells, who came on and won by nearly two lengths from Ada Bell. Great Form broke half-way up the running and Mountain Chimes ran into third place. Logan Hanlon came with a late run into fourth place with Lady Zora next. Money Spider was struck out of the Crescent Handicap and Charles Derby was down to a certainty price for the race. The favourite made a bad show and broke up. Merry Bingen set the pace from Audobell and Master Audo, whilst John Mauritius landed in fourth place. With a lap to go Napland and Young Blake had moved up near the leaders. Going down the back Young Blake’s win was proclaimed. Audobell was beaten two furlongs from home. Master Audo led into the straight, but went a bit wide and Napland. under the whip, got up and beat him by a neck. John Mauritius was about the same distance away with Young Blake and Audobell close up. The winner put up a solid performance, and went a much better race than on the first day. Ho was, however, lucky to get an opening on the rail* in the run from the home turn. Judge Hancock was fairly well up at one stage, but put in a break, and Young Blake also spoilt a good chance by mixing early in the race. Cardinal Logan was elected a solid favourite for the Royal Handicap, but he began badly. Silk Thread began on a mix, and after getting up fourth in the first furlong fell into the ruck. Haunui took up the role of pace-maker, and carried on with Some Wilkes, Harley Dillon, and Ratana in close attendance. Trenand had reached a handy position with a lap to go, but in a good finish Ratana stalled him off and won by half a length. Firelight, after losing ground at the start, "did well to finish & good third with Haunui, Cardinal Logan, Silk Thread, and Prince Lyons close up. In the concluding event Lady Embrace again played up at the start. Ivy Audubon hit the front in the first furlong and led out of the straight from Lord Bingen, Bell Fashion, and Menember. Becky Logan moved up when racing down the back, and in the run home Ivy Audubon just failed to stall her off. Waitaki Girl was wide Out as they swung into the straight, and then cam© on to finish third, three lengths away, with Lord Bingen next. Menember finished fourth and Bruce did ■well to come next after dwelling at the start. This event rang down the curtain on a successful meeting, both from a sporting and financial point of view. The excellent response on the par: of the sport-loving public must act as a spur urging the club to Continue on progressive lines. The totalisator turnover for the dav was £42.190 10s, as compared with £40.012 10s for the Second day last year. The turnover for the meeting war. £71.057, as against £56.050 for the summer meeting of 1925 Results;

WAVERLEY HANDICAP, of 225sovs, second 40sovs, and • third 20sovs. Saddle; trotters only. For horses that can do 4.3 J (2.30) or better. One mile and five furlongs. I— Mr W. Risk’s g g Blue Thorpe, by Lord Althorpe. Peggy F., aged, 36yds (J. M’Lennan) .. • • 1 ll Mr A. Ferguson’s Bonette, scr (J. M'Kewen jun.) 2 8— Mr W. S. Williams’s Master Peter 48yds (G. Aitcheson) .. .. 3 Also started: 10 Princess Reta scr (H. Frost), 6 Peter Eyre scr (F. Holmes, imp), 15 Syndicate scr (J. Keenan), 2 Essie Wilkes 12yds (A. M’Lellan) 9 Red Peter 36yds (H. Gaskill), 12 Sid Wilkes Sfiyds (W. Robinson), 14 Nimblefoot 36yds (O. Reed), 7 Little Jobnnie (A. Pi ingle), 3 Tim Wood 48yds (L. H. Cavalier), 4 Buck Up 60yds (D. R. MTntyre) 5 Freeman 60yds (T. Wallis), 13 Real Lady 120yds (G. Carling). The favourite was never troubled, and came on to win easily by 20 lengths from Ecnette, who was four lengths in front of Master Peter. Peter Eyre was fourth, and Tim Wood fifth. Times: 4mm 1 l-ssec, 4min 9 2-osec, 4min 7sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 275sovs, second 50sovs, and third 20sovs. Saddle; for horses that can do 2.18 or better. One mile. 13—Mr J. Hunter’s br g Van Director, by Van Coronado —Ihe Olympic, aged, 12yds , (M. B. Edwards) 1 13—Mrs A. Ferguson’s Maiwhariti, scr (J. M’Kewen, jun.) .. .. 2 15 — Mr J. M. Samson’s Ratana, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 3 Also started; 4 Glen Farg scr (L. C. Morrison) and Lady Embrace 24yds (i. Wallis) coupled, 9 Bismurate scr (J. M’Lennan), 18 Reta scr (R. Humphries) , 6 Hydaspes scr (E. C. jVPDermott), 7 First Toll scr (N. S. Lawlor), 12 Dolly Houi scr (D. Hussey), 11 Stadium 12yds (F. Price), 10 Lord Bingen 12yds (Vv. Were), 14 Golden Sun 12yds (M. Holmes), 17 Oaknut 12yds (H. Frost), 2 St. Maura 12yds (Free Holmes, jun.), 8 Lenamhor 24yds (J. Walsh), 3 Rosie Nut 24yds (R. B. Berry), 5 Menember 36yds (O. Reed), 1 Golden Devon 60yds (F. E. Jones). Van Director headed Ratana at the distance, with Maiwhariti up on the outside, and in a hard riding finish Van Director came on to win by half a length from Maiwhariti, who heat Ratana by naif a length. Rosie Nut was fourth and Glen Farg fifth. Times: 2min 20 3-ssec, 2min 21 4-ssec, 2min 22see. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES, of 600sovs and Gore Memorial Cup. value £25, second lOOsovs, and third SOsovs. Breeder of winner to receive £SO if bred in New Zealand. For three-year-old unhoppled trotters. One mile and a-half. I—Mr1 —Mr R. M. Morten’s ch f Katute, by Nelson Bingen—Muricata (J. Bryce) 1 3 Mr V. B. Line’s b f Betty Zane, by Nelson Bingen—Hilda (A. Cox) 2 1 — Mr T. Ritchie’s b g Pedro Swift, by Petereta—Swift (A. Pringle) 3 2 Mr W. J. Humphreys’s Homeleigh Girl, by Homeleigh Dick —Woodland Whispers mare (W. J. Tomkinson) 0 Pedro Swift and Homeleigh Girl began badly, and Katute led Betty Zane past the stand at the end of two furlongs The race requires little description, as Katute went on over the next 10 furIcngs in front of Betty Zane —the others right out of it —and won comfortably by two lengths. Pedro Swift was the length of the straight away third. Times: 3min 41 3-ssec, 3min 42sec, 4min 7 4-ssec. FORBURY HANDICAP, of 750sovs. second 150sovs, and third 50sovs. Harness; for horses that can do 4.32 or better. \Two miles. 1 — Mr D. Spence’s Queen’s Own, by Adonis—Country Queen, 6yrs, 24yds (O. E. Hooper) 1 s—Messrs R. Grant and H. Winter’s Black Admiral, 36yds (M. B. Edwards) 2 4 Mr J. Duffy’s Logan Chief, 72yds (J. J. Kennerley) 3 Also started: 9 Ouimet ser (G. F. Robinson), 7 Loganwood ser (D. Withers), 6 Talaro 12yds (F. Holmes), 3 Countryman 12yds (J. Bryce). 2 Delavan’s Quest 48yds (P. Riddle), 8 Prince Pointer 72yds (R. E. Mills). Half a mile from home Queen’s Own was just clear of Logan Chief who had put in a good run, then coming Delavan’s Quest and Prince Pointer. Queen’s Own was still in charge at the far turn, where Black Admiral was coming fast. Shortly after Logan Chief dropped back, and Black Admiral went after the leader. In a great race home Queen’s Own held liis place and won by half a head from Black Admiral. Logan Chief was five lengths farther back third, and then came Prince Pointer and Talaro. Times: 4min 35 4-ssec, 4min 35see, 4min 34 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 275sovs, second SOsovs, and third 20sovs. For horses that can do 4.50 or better. Two miles. 2 Mr T. Fogg’s ch g Four Bells, by Four Chimes—Wallace mare, 4yrs. 36yds (O. E. Hooper) .. 1 16— Mr J. Hislop’s Ada Bell, 24yds (A. M’Lellan) 2 15 —Mr A. Ferguson’s Mountain Chimes, 36yds (J. M’Kewen, jun.) 3 Also started: 18 Miss Adonis scr (S. Todd), 10 Day Pointer scr (J. M’Lennan), 4 Lady Zora scr (F. J. Owen), 19 Ruby Carbine scr (T. Clare), 17 Ivy Viking scr (J. Slack), 5 Ashley Dillon scr (D. Withers), 1 Rosethorne 12yds (G. F. Robinson), 6 His Pal 24yds (W. J. Tomkinson), 12 Omaha 24yds (A. Smith), 9 Great Form 24yds (M. B. Edwards), 7 Logan Hanlon 36yds (D. Hussey), 8 Bonanza 36yds (W. H. Muir), 3 Wairua Sfyds (S. Gallagher), 11 Spring Note 48yds (W. Jones), 14 Satin Princess 48yds (H. Gaskill), 13 Lucky Harold COyds (J. R. Forbes). Four Bells was in charge before the straight was reached, and he won nicely at the finish by a length and a-half from Ada Bell. Mountain Chimes was five lengths away third, and Logan Hanlon and Lady Zora next. Times, 4min 42sec, 4min 43 4-sseo, 4min 44seo. ORESCENT HANDICAP, Of 4Sosovs; second lOOsovs and third SOsovs. Harness; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.44 or better. Two miles. 12—Mr G. J. Barton’s b g Napland, by Petenela—Dreamland, syrs, 108yds (IV. J. Tomkinson) 1 10—Mr E. E. Cuneen’s Master Audo, 2yds (E. C. M’Dermott) 2 4 —Mr H. Archer’s John Mauritius, 36yds (E. J. Smith) 3 Also started: 6 Audobell scr (D. Withers), 8 Merry Bingen scr (F. Holmes), 13 Tiny Moon 24yds bnd (G. F. Robinson), 7 Young Blake 24 (P. Riddle), 11 Audominion 24 (R. W. Franks), 1 Charles Dixie 36 (J. J. Kennerley), 3 Bonnv Spec 48 (R. Townley) 5 Woodless 48 (W. T. Lowe), 2 Judge Hancock 72 (B. Jarden), 9 Lo Todd 84. Master Audo was in charge with five furlongs to go. and, going down the back stretch, John Mauritius took second place. Master Audo led into the straight, where Napland got a lucky run on the rails. In a good race home Napland won by a short length from Master Audo, who was a neck in front of John Mauritius. Young Blake was fourth, some distance back. Times, 4min 32 4-ssec, 4min 40 l-ssec, 4miu 39 2-ssec. ROYAL HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs; second SOsovs and third 25sovs. Harness ; for horses that can do 3min 471 (2.20) or bettor. One mile and five furlongs. 10—Mr J. M. Samson’s b g Ratana, by Logan Pointer—Our Aggie, aged, scr (J. Bryce) 1 2 —Mr F. E. Sutton’s Trenand, 36yds (0. E. Hooper) 2 4 —Mr R. W. M’Kinnett’s Firelight, 12vds (H. G. Peart) 3 Also started: 12 Harley Dillon scr (G. F. Robinson), 6 Haunui scr (B. Jarden), 1 Cardinal Logan scr (A. Hendricksen), 11 Bing Bov I2ycis bhd (T. Wallis), 5 Sortie Wilkes 12 (C. H. Hadfield), 9 Berenice 12 (W. Warren), 3 Silk Thread 24 (D. Withers), 7 Rita Rye 48 (0. Smith), 8 Prince Lyons 48 (R. B. Berry). Commencing the last lap Haunui was in the lead, followed by Some Wilkes. Ratana, Hatley Dillon, Firelight, land Trenand. Harley Dillon and Some Wilkes fell away going down the back stretch, and, in a punishing finsh, Ratana came on to win bv half a length from Trenand. who beat Firelight by a similar distance. Then came Haunui. Times, 3min 45 4-ssec, 3min 43sec, 3min 45 2-ssec. AU REVOTR HANDICAP. Of 325sovs, second SOsovs, third 25sovs. (Harness.) For horses that can do 2.1 b or better. One mile. 1 — Mr E. J. Eathorne’s b m Backy Logan, by Logan Pointer—Miss Becky, aged, 36 yards (F. Holmes, jnnr.) 1 9 Mr \V. Quirk’s Ivy Audubon, 12yds (P. Riddle) ' ' ... 3 2 Mr H. W. Aker’s Waitaki Girl. 56yds (R. Berry) 3 Also started: 11 Lord Bingen scr (G. F. Robinson). 4 Escort scr (W. J. Tompkinson), 10 Lady Embrace ecr (L. 0. Mucri-

son), 7 Men ember 12 yards (O. R. Hadfield), 6 Roicole 24yds (J. J. Kennerley), 8 Bellfashion 24yds (M. B. Edwards), 3 Bruoo 24yds (B. J. Smith), 6 Golden Devon 36yds (E. C. M'Dermott). Ivy Audubon led into the straight, but at the distance the favourite came fast, and got up in time to win by a nose. Waitaki Girl was three lengths away third, just in front of Lord Bingen. Times: 2min 12 2-ssec, 2min 14 3-sseo, 2min 12 4-sseo. WINNING OWNERS. Tile stake money was distributed as follows :—Grant and Winter £BSO, D. Spence £750, R. Si. Morten £425. G. J. Barton £340 W T. Lowe £3OO, E. J. Eathorne £275, J. M. Samson £245, J. R. Mackenzie £225 A. Matheson £205, J. Moore £205, Jolly Bros £205, J. Hunter £206, T. Fogg £205, H. Halliday £165, W Risk £165, H. Archer £l5O, Hannon and Henderson £l5O, E. J. Smith £l5O, A. Ferguson £llO G. W. Dransfreed £IOO, F. B. Sutton £IOO, V B. Line £IOO, E. E. Ouneen £IOO, Valbom £SO, Mr and Mrs C. H. Breeze £SO, B Fairbairn £SO, J. Siebel £SO, T. Ritchie £SO, J. Duffy £SO, J. Hislop £SO, W. Quirk £SO, A. Hendricksen £25, R. W. MTvinnol £25, H. W. Aker £25, J. Deyell £3O H J. Dellargey £2O, C. M. Olhvier £2O) A. F. Smith '£2o, W. S. Williams £2o;—total £6300. TAXES. The taxes payable are as follow: Totalisator tax £1776 8s 9d, dividend tax £3197 18s, receipts tax £54 2s 4d, stakes tax £315, amusement tax £l3B 7s lid; total, £5481, 17s. TAKAPUNA RACING CLUB. (Pee United Peess Association.) AUCKLAND, January 30. The Takapuna Racing Chib’s summer meeting was concluded to-day. T.he weather was fine, and the attendance large. The totalisator investments were £53,002 10s, as compared with £66,371 10s for the corresponding day last year, the total .for the meeting being £116,639 10s, as against £123,883 for last year. The following are the results: — MOANA HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Appellant, 8.1 (R. Reed) ... 1 s—Berinthia, 8.5 " 10—Monday, 8.0 " Also started; 6 Aurumavis 8.10, 4 Winsome Boy 8.9, 8 Maveelish 8.7, 3 Luxurious 8.2, 6 Hangawera 8.2, 14 Thursday 7.12, Royal Flignt 7.12, 13 Alonsoa 7.12, 12 Master Noll 7.12, 9 Small Goods 7.12. Won by two lengths, with one length between second and third. Hangawera was fourth. Time, Imin 29sec. TAKAPUNA HURDLES.. Of 275sovs. One mile and a-half. B—Rippling,B—Rippling, 9.9 (C. M‘Rae) ... 1 I—Bustler,1 —Bustler, 10.9 2 s—Brights—Bright Light, 9.13 3 Also started: 6 Irish Jig 10.7, 3 Daddy’s Girl 10.4. 4 Lor,d Thumham 10.2, 2 Kawmi 10.2, 7 Bahadur 9.5, 10 Mangnhewa 9.0, 9 Flowing Bowl 9.0, 11 Ngiatea 9.0. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Biahadur fourth. Time, 2min 49sec. Daddy’s Girl, Kawmi Lord Thurnham, Ngatea, and Irish Jig fell at various stages. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of 450sovs. About six furlongs, g—Merry Daman, 7.2 (Cammiok) 1 3 Lo Choucas, 8.2 2 7—York Abbey, 7.13 3 Also started: Civility 8.9, 1 Finella 8.7, and Air Queen 7.0 (bracketed), 5 Nancy Lee 7.13, 10 Day Guard 7.8, 12 Dan Quin 7.5, 6 Tutankhamen 7.5. 11 Heisler 7.4, 9 Quinette 7.4, and Prince Abbey 7.0 (bracketed). . , Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Hosier was fourth. Time, Imin 12sec. . Driscoll, the rider of Air Queen, was unseated by his horse shying when making a rUn ’ TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP. Of SOOsovs. Ten furlongs and a-half. 1 — Transformer, 7.7 (E. Koesing) 1 2 Desert Glow, 7.12 (R. Reed) 2 5 Town Bank, 8.1 (H. Goldfinch) 3 Also started: 9 Tresillian 7.3. 6 Royal Present 7.2, 4 Daylight 7.7, 7 Pmon 7.0, 11 Right and Left 7.0, 5 Alford 7.0 and Muscari 7.0 (bracketed), 10 Passionate 7.D, 8 Cureaform 7.0. Transformer and Desert Glow fought an exciting finish from the distance, the former winning by a neck. Town Bank was two lengths away. Time, 2min 12sec. HOBSON HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. About six furlongs. Tea Bell, 9.6 (W. Bagby) 1 3 Flying Juliet, 8.0 2 1— True Blood, 8.0 3 Also started: 4 Phaloa 8.10. 5 Stapai 7.6, 9 Eizeena 7.0, 7 Roman Abbey 7.0, 6 Mutie 7.0, 8 Marchaway 7.0. Won by a neck, with la. short head separating second and third. Marchaway fourth. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec. RANGITOTO HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. Nine furlongs. 6 Aurumavis, 8.2 (Armstrong) ... 1 2 Brushwood Boy, 8.8 2 1 — Curraghmore, 8.7 3 Also started : 4 Royal Form 9.0, 7 Pi ton 8.9, 3 Knighthood 8.1, 8 Festina Rente 7.10. 5 Dorinda 7.7. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 55 3-ssec. WAIWERA HURDLES HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. About one mile and threequarters. 2 Black Cruiser, 9.8 (M‘Rae) ... 1 I—Miss1 —Miss Melva, 9.6 2 s—Archibald, 9.0 3 Also started: 4 King Abbey 10.6, 6 Explorer 10.4, 3 Kawa 10.0. Won by four lengths, with a length separating second and third. Explorer fourth. Time, 3min 18seo. King Abbey fell at the last hurdle. ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP. Of 450sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Ring the Bell, 7.12 (Bagby) ... 1 3 ,loy Ride. 8.3 2 4 Uralla, 8.2 3 Also started; 2 Archeen 8.2, 7 Prince Abbey 7.13, 5 Miss Yora 7.12, 10 Loyal Irish 7.9, 6 Mount Marta 7.9, 8 Gold Fern 7.7, 9 Dave 7.7. Won by half a length each way. Archcen was fourth. Time, Imin 28seo. The jockeys Preston, Regan, and Driscoll, who were injured, were sent to the hospital for treatment. The two former suffered by their mounts falling when contesting in the hurdle races. HAWKE’S BAY TROTTING CLUB (Pee United Pbess Association.) HASTINGS, January 30. The Hawke’s Bay Trotting Chib’s second annual meeting was held in beautiful weather, there being a large attendance. The course was in good order, and the totalisator handled £11,532 10s, this being an increase of £926 10s as compared with last year. Results: — NOVICE HANDICAP, of 120sova. One mile and a-half. —7 Makanri Bell, scr (J. Riddell), 1; 2 Concertina, COyds behind, 2: 1 Item, 24, 3. Also started: 5 Van Mac scr, 4 Daisy Dillon scr, 3 Karma 36yds behind, 6 Bann Zolock 96. Won by a length, with a half a length between second and third. Time, Sniin 3£ se( > TARADALE HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile and a-half—4 King Peter, 156 yards behind (W. Head) 1; 7 Haviland, scr. 2; » Tamahana, scr, 3 . Also started; 6 Roma Bingen scr, 9 Brian Bingen scr, 8 Peter Brown scr, 1 Miss Native 24 yards behind, 3 Annette 60, 10 Gold Lad CO, 2 Peter Macdonald 108. Won by two lengths, with a length separating second and third. Time, Sniin 43soc. CLIVE HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile and a-lialf. —1 Bingen King, 60 yards behind (P. Smith), 1; 6 Fliton, scr, 2; 4 High Sea, CO, 3. Also started; 2 Karma scr, 3 Limited scr, 5 Hal Huon 60 yards behind. Won by three lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 3min 38sec. HAWKE'S BAY CUP HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. Two miles. 2 —The Shrew, scr (W. Head) 1 s—Doctor5 —Doctor Dillon, 72 yards behind 2 I—Peterwah,1 —Peterwah, 156 3 Also started: 6 Bittern scr, 2 Master Cute scr, 10 Mary Brown scr, 4 Of a Moi scr, 3 Bicolour 24 yards behind, 8 Kona 48, 9 Toll Chimes 60. Won by four lengths, with 12 lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 44sec. HASTINGS HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile and a-half.—l Typist, scr (S. Corrigan), 1; 5 Daisy Dillon, scr, 2; 2 Item, 24 yards behind, 3. Also started; Una Dillon scr, 8 Bronwin scr, 3 Concertina scr, 7 Daphne Patch 48 yards behind, 6 Hal Huon 72. Won by two lengths and a-half, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 0 l-ssec. JANUARY HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Two miles. —8 Peter Brown, scr (C. Johnstone), 1; 4 Annette, 12 yards behind, 2; 1 Peter Macdonald, 60, 3. Also started: 5 Tamahana scr, 7 Roma Bingen scr, 6 Gold Lad 12 yards behind, 3

Plunder 132, 2 King Peter 132. Won by fc.ur lengths, with four lengths separating second and third. Time, 4mm 58 2-ssec. NAPIER HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—6 High Sea. 30 yards behind (W. Oliver), 1; 1 Bingen King, 00, 2; 2 Great Keven, scr, 3. Also started: 9 Una Dillon scr, 5 Fliton scr„ 3 Bittern 36 yards behind, 8 Limited 48, 7 Ansell Bell 48, 10 Bann Zolock 60, 4 Ofa Moi 72. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 68sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 140sovs. Nine furlongs. —3 Toll Chimes, 12 yards behind (Smith), 1; 1 Master Cute, scr, 2; 0 Hohora, scr, 3. Also started: 5 Lockette scr, 2 Jean Darling scr, 1 Ben Lomond, 60 yards behind, 8 Prince Poole 12, 7 Rona 24, 4 Peterwah 72. Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Time, 2miu 37 4-ssec. An inquiry was held into Toll Chimes anticipating the start. The Judicial Committee found on evidence that it was certain that Toll Chimes started before his proper time and before the signal to start was given, and he therefore was placed behind the placed horses, and Master Cute placed first, Hohora second, and Jean Darling third in accordance with rule 284. The driver (F. Smith) was fined £5, the minimum allowed by the rule. TE ETTITI HANDICAPS. (Peob United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, January 81. The following handicaps have been declared for the first day of the Te Kulti Racing Club's annual meeting:— Maiden Handicap, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Papatu 9.0, Maveelish S.O, Pen dennis 8.7, Walwhakaata 8.4, West Abbey 8.2, Quin Abbey gelding, Cantab, Iluawha, gelding by Quin Abbey from Martian mare, Tekoreke, Abbey Queen, Whetuhina 8.0, Serang, Some Lady, Town Hall 7.13, Sir Henry, Lusea, Tangikal, Gold Rep, Jasper Gate, Golden Krlst, Town Arch, Orma 7.11. AVelter Handicap, of llSsovs. Seven furlongs.—Alfort 9.2, Tinopono 8.12, Infante 8.11, Miss Vera 8.10, Gold Fern 8.6, Quinette 5.4, Exactly 8.1, Miss Egypt, Glencnirn, Curraghmore S.O. Hack Hurdles Handicap, of 125sovs. About one mile and three-quarters.—Peter Rosa, Kipling 10.5, Some Fashion 10.3. Lord Thurnham, Bright Bight 10.0, Colonel Abbel 0.11, Hokioi 9.2, Illowa 9.1, Indemnity, Marble Crag, Yankee Dan, Murl Aroha, Hats Off, Le Cheval 0.0. Te Kulti Cup, of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Desert Glow 9.0, Gold Jacket 8.12, Royal Present 7.13, Pinon 7.9, Steel Bar 7.7, Cureaform 7.5, Alfort 7.3, Loyal Irish 72, Miss Vera, Mount Marta, Qulnette, Arch Opal, Bsthonia, Glencairn 7.0. Stewards’ Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs. —Finelli 9.0. Le Choucas 8.12, Nancy Lee 8.5, Dayguard 8.0, Archeea 7.10, Dan Quin 7.9, Loch Abbey_ 7.7, Prince Abbey 7.5, Ripon Abbey 7.1, Exactly, Muscari, *Air Queen 7.0. - Tekumi Hack Welter Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile.—Ripon Abbey 9.11, Curraghmore 0.1, Lightwood 8.12, Genetra 8.10, Maveelish, Topping 8.7, Merry Ann 8.3, Quin Abbey gelding 8.2, Tuscan, Tintoretto, Jasper Gate, 8.0. Ifln . Otorohanga Hack Handicap, W Six furlongs.—Pegaway 0.0, , A 'o r, Q nute r otter of Credit, Rarangi 8.5, Klliute, Artery 8.4? Xllin’gnr 8.3, Lady Glissas 82. Genetra 7.11, Chairman,. Zanna 7.0. Hangawera, Aberfleld, Uncle Jack 7.3, New Moon 7.2, Abbey Queen, Glen Abbey 7.1. Hokioi, Judge’s Box, Abbot s Delight, Ameuo, Black Arrow. Miss Comet, G Awaktuo 7 ‘Handicap, of 12Baov*. Five garssst s-sa-raka ?r Uncle Jack, Lucy Glitters 7.0. CLIFDEN R.O. HANDICAPS, (Pes United P'RESS Association.) INVERCARGILL, January 31. dSS the Clffd^n^Racfng* 8 Club’s “ Mntarn n Handica a p, y Of SOsovs Six furlongs.—Herbert 9.0, Rippling Lake 812, Ballymena Lass, Benjamin, Lady Balboa, Golden Fleet, Ambonut, Irish King, WallOne mile and a-half.— Spring Chimes, Revolt Divine Bells, Taunoa. Greenhorn scr ’Secret Link. Snider 12 yards behind. Harvest Queen 24, Ballin Lad Leith Chimes, Postmark 48, Dixie Dillon 60, S ”Mmo P „f H.ck Handicap of OOcov,. Seven furlongs.—Highburn 9.0, Navy Cut 8.12, Ngarata, Wolsey’a Gift 7.12, Scamp, Rippling Lake 7.9, Bilbo, Lady Balboa 7 Clifden Cup Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Beauty Light 9.0, Fairy Ring 7.9, Counterstroke 7.7, Scamp 7 ‘°6rawia Hack Handicap Steeplechase, of 85sovs. About two miles.— Flag Lieutenant 11.0, Scamp 10.6, Dick iravis. Lady Chicken 10.4, Karanga. Herbert, Irish King, Buff, Gauntlet gelding 9.0. Alton Handicap Trot, of 05sovs. Two miles.—Spring Chimes, Revolt, Divine Bells, Taunoa, Greenhorn scr. Secret Link, Snider 12 yards behind. Sundown 24, Harvest Queen 36, Ballin Lad, Postmark 60, Dixie Dillon 72, Snowcap 120. Waiau Hack Handicap, of 60sovs. Six furlongs—Bonny Olive 9.0, Wolseys Gift 8.10, Rippling Lake 8.7, Benjamin, Lady Balboa, Golden Fleet, Ambonut, Wallflower, Bilbo 8.5. Farewell Handicap, of 70sovs. One mile. —Beauty Light 9.6, Counterstroke 8.0, Highburn 7.10, Navy Cut 7.8, Ngarata, Scamp 7.0. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, January 30. The conditions were unpleasant for training operations this morning. Tn© rain which fell overnight put the ploughed track out of commission, ana all the fast work was done on the No. 7 grass track, which was heavy. There were frequent showers while the work was in progress, and proceedings were not very interesting. Scrip was too good for Countersign in a spin over six furlongs in Imin 19sec. Countersign did not seem to be at home in the going. , „ , . Sun Up ran the last three furlongs of half a mile in 39aec, finishing well. Sparklight occupied Imm 19 2-ssoc over six furlongs, and did her work well. Count Cavour was not extended while doing six furlongs in Imin 23soc. Celerity II was given an easy halfmile taking 41sec for the last three furGlentruin was restricted to a round at three-quarter pace. Bon Skirl covered a mile, taking Imm 40sec for the last seven furlongs. Killox joined in at the six-furlong post, and accompanied him for the remainder of the journey. Cornstalk was going better than Some Fox at the end of a three-furlong sprint, which was run in 41soc. Couleur de Rose rattled over three furlongs very attractively in 38 l-ssec. His Majesty and The Harp went once round on the sand, after which they splinted three furlongs on the grass in 41sec. Economist was given useful pace work on the sand. ' Retrospect occupied Imin 22sec over six furlongs without being ridden out. Limerick and Windshield were companions in a working gallop over six furlongs. Rapier and Projector sprinted three furlongs comfortably in 41sec. Paperchasc was given a working gallop over six furlongs. Naughty Peter (F. Lloyd) and Tempter (0. Cullum) were given a turn over the pony hurdles. A number of other horses worked but their tasks were not of a particularly strenuous character. FIXTURES. January 30.—Forbury Park T.O. autumn. January 29, 30. —Takapuna J.C. summer. January 30.—Hawke’s Bay T.C. annual. February 3. —Tupanui R.O. annual. February 4, 6.—Gisborne R.C. summer. February 6. B.—Te Kuiti R.C. annual. February 12.—Poverty Bay T.C. annual. February 11, 13.—Poverty Bay Turf C. summer. February 11, 13.—Dunedin J.C. autumn.. February 11, 13.—Taranaki J.C. autumn February 13. —N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. summer. February 13 15.—Rotorua R.C. annual. February 17.—Clifden R.C. annual. February 18. —Tolaga Bay J.C. annual. February 18, 20.—Wanganui J.C. autumn. February 19, 22. —Wanganui J.C. annual. February 20. —Canterbury J-C. summer. February 24, 25. —Gore R.C. summer. February 25, 27.—Marlborough R.C. summer. February 26. —Marlborough T.C. annual. February 25.—\V*;a#u ]U*-‘. annual. February T.C. annual.

On Saturday afternoon Mr E. H Lelievro sold a colt foal brother to Great Bingen to Mr G. Aitcheson, who paid 500 guineas for the youngster. Taranaki reports state that the steeplechase mare Erie has resumed work in view of winter engagements. She is in the best of health, and her legs show no evidence of her efforts last winter over the stiffest country in the Dominion, a fact which must be counted as evidence of her ability as a jumper. Colonel Wilkinson, the inspector of courses for the English Jockey Club, leaves England shortly for a trip to the Argentine, and will interest himself in South American methods of conducting racing. It will be remembered that Colonel Wilkinson paid a visit to Australia some time ago. Scrip, Countersign, Front Rank, Paperchase, Pink Terrace, and Dismantle have incurred penalties in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes. Paper Boy reads best of the unpenalised division, but Battlement may be a better horse as a result of his racing experience at Trentham. It is about time the Dunedin Jockey Club cut out the penalty conditions from this event (says the Lyttelton Times), and tried to attract the best two-year-olds. The result would be a great improvement in class. There is material in the lot mentioned above for a fine contest, without spoiling the race with penalties. At the December sales at Newmarket a filly by Son-in-Law out of a Zinfandel mare made the record price of the sale for a foal, and was eventually knocked down to the British Bloodstock Agency for Mr Joe Widener, of the U.S.A., at SlOOgns. This is the record price paid in England for a filly foal, and equals that which Mr Morris paid for a colt foal by Bayardo —Cheshire Cat at the same sales in 1913. Merry Maiden, the foal’s dam, had had five previous living foals, the best being Merry Andrew and West Countryman. It is the ambition of Sir Victor Sassoon, the multi-millionaire, to race horses in all part* of the world. In Melbourne he races under the notn de plume of Mr “Eve,” and he scored his first victory in Australia with Sandtock quite recently. Sir Victor has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in racehorses. It is estimated that he has a hundred horses in India at the preent time, while he also has an extensive team in England, states an exchange. ISo fax as Australia is concerned, he races purely for the love of the sport, as his representative there never invests any money on his horses for him. In fact, ho has never had a shilling on any of his horses. Messrs Dwan Brothers, owners of Alabama, state that they have lodged a protest on his running at Foxton, and- have demanded an inquiry about his running at Foxton and his win at Pahiatua. Much has been heard lately of the value of New Zealand grasses in the building up of thoroughbreds, and several yearlings bought in Sydney have been sent across for a few months in Dominion paddocks, writes “Poseidon” in the Sydney Sun. It is, however, a question whether the youngsters deli ve as much benefit then as they would have if they had been reared in New Zealand, and been there when _ the foundation of tissue and bone was being laid. The future of a youngster that will bo offered at Chisholm’s at Easter will be watched with interest, because his dam went to Now Zealand before ha was foaled, and remained there for some months afterwards. The mare is Mr Ken. Austin’s Awaken, a granddaughter of Wakeful, who was sent by her owner to bo mated with Leighton. She was in New Zealand for eight months, and while there foaled a bay colt to Rossendale. No one should bo surprised if this blending of St. Simon and Musket blood, benefited by limestone grasses of Now Zealand, produces a horse with stamina out of the ordinary. J. Olsen is expected to return to Riccarton to-day or to-morrow. It has not yet been made known which stable he will be attached to, but he is assured of a fair amount of support at meetings in the South Island. Probably the youngest breeder of a thoroughbred in the world is Master B. E I). Clarke, a tiny toddler of five or six years, son of Sir Rupert Clarke, Bart. Sir Rupert, who recently arrived in Sydney from England on a 12 months’ visit, bought some years ago the mare Bothnia from Mr T. H. Lowery, of Now Zealand, and gave it to his haby son, named after Sir Rupert’s brother Ernest, who owned The Welkin, When the family left Australia trustees were given control of the mare in the interests of the bay, and they mated her with Rossendale. The yearling, a black colt, is to be offered by Chisholm's at Easter. David, who has contested 98 races, and who has recently been put into work again in Sydney, is stated to look so well that he may be a winner again before long. David has won 31,21050 vs in stake money. The Timaru Trotting Club has issued a programme for the autumn meeting, to be held on March 13. The stakes total £lOlO, the chief event being the Timaru Cup, worth £450, for horses that can do 4min 36sec or better, while the class of the Washdyke Handicap, one mile and a-quarter, has been tightened to 2min 62sec, which will bring it into line with the Cup. Talking of the work of Mr R. Hatch, who officiated as starter at the Foxton meeting, a Manawatu writer says:—“On all sides one heard warm praise of the work at the barrier. There was not the juggling for position that is so often seen at country race meetings, and it was apparent that there was control on the one hand and confidence on the other at the tapes. Mr Hatch has recently been appointed starter for the Hokitika and Kumara meetings, and thus now controls the starting at all meetings on the southern West Coast.” Excellent acceptances have been received for the Tap aim i Racing Club’s meeting, which takes place on February The next volume of the New Zealand Trotting Stud Book is being compiled for publication and owners of brood mares should forward returns as soon as possible. It is frequently found that some of the best performers cannot be found in the Stud Book, owing to the inexcusable negligence of some breeders. It would be a good idea also to publish in tabulated form the full pedigrees of all imported stallions brought to New Zealand during the past few years. This is generally left to the owner but if he or she neglects to do so it should be supplied by the publisher, so that the publication should not be minus soma of the most important information that can be found in a Stud Book. Acceptances for the first day of the Dunedin Cup meeting are due on Friday February 5. Entries for the Trial Stakes are due on the same date. The Waimate Cup will carry a stake of SlOsovs, which includes a trophy valued at 50sovs. Tanadees has been turned out for a spell, and 'will not be taken up again until his owner returns from Australia. The rainfall which set in on Friday will prove a tremendous boon to Wingatui, and go a great way to improve the going for the Dunedin Cup meeting. It was in danger of becoming too hard on the course proper. Forbury Park is another story. SANDERS CUP NOMINATIONS. The secretary of the Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Association has received the nomination o( Betty as Canterbury’s representative for the Sanders Cup contest. The nomination of Konfni, the Hawke’s Bay challenger, was received two weeks ago. The nominations of the live challenging provinces have now been received. HOCKEY. ARMY TEAM’S VISIT. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, January 30. The Hockey Association has received a cable message from the British Army headquarters, Delhi, India, stating that the army representative touring team will arrive in New Zealand on May 18. The team will remain nine weeks, playing 18 matches, in addition to two tests to be played at Christchurch and Auckland. RUGBY. MAORI TEAM'S TOUR. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, January 30. The belief is current in Sydney that the Maori team which Is expected to go to France will visit Australia first. The Rugby Union officials, however, know nothing of any such intention, and do not think it at all likely. SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP. (Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) MELBOURNE, January 31. (Received Jan. 31, at 5.5 p.m.) T. Banner won the Australasian professional spl int championship, winning the 75yda, I3oyds, and 200yds championships, ‘

THE DAVIS CUP. CANADA MAY ENTER EUROPEAN ZONE. (Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) OTTAWA, January 29. In order to ascertain how far the Canadian Davis Cup team can advance against those of Europe the Dominion may enter the European zone eliminations this year.—A. and N.Z. Cable. EGMONT RE-HANDICAPS. (Peb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, January 34. The following re-handicaps have been declared for the Egmont meeting:— Nolan Cup.—Curraghmore 7.9. Waipapa Handicap.—Curraghmore 8.1. Whareroa Welter. —Malla 8.10. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. (Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) SYDNEY, January 31. (Received Jan. 31, at 5.5 p.m.) The Canterbury Handicap resulted as follows:—Westerly 1, Cherry Ripe_ 2, Piratic 3. Won by a length. Time 2min 23isec. The High-weight Handicap was won by Bonala, with Fort Silk second, and The Mahdi third. Won uy a head. Time, Imin 14sec, BOXING. A DRAWN*MATCH. (Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) SYDNEY, January 31. (Received Jan. 31, at 5.5 p.m.) At the Stadium, Fernandez and Deleon fought a 20 rounds' contest, which ended in a draw. It was a wild and rough contest.