TROTTING AT FORBURY PARK

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23413, 31 January 1938, Page 6

TROTTING AT FORBURY PARK

SUMMER MEETING CONCLUDED

PARISIENNE WINS CHIEF EVENT

SEVERAL DOUBLE WINNERS

The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting was concluded ,on Saturday under ideal weather conditions, and the very large attendance had the pleasure of participating in some very interesting racing, while the majority of investors probably had an enjoyable day’s sport both from the sporting and financial point of view, as well-backed horses acted up to the confidence displayed in them. The track conditions were as near perfect as possible, <md were made so by constant watering and harrowing. An additional watering cart was procured, and this assisted the work of keeping the going in the best of order and tying up the dust. The outside of the straight was well watered with the object of reducing the dust nuisance as much as possible for the clubs patrons who line the rails along the straight. The little extra expense incurred was well warranted by the pleasing results obtained. The Metropolitan Handicap was a far more legitimately-run race than the Dunedin Cup, and helped to explode the fallacy that a pacemaker cannot win. Parisienne was driven a perfect race in front of the field. She was sent a waiting race, but still kept sufficiently busy to make use of the handicap instead of allowing it to , be completely nullified by a crawling pace .over the first mile. In order to make a two-mile race a real test clubs should consider the question of reducing the stakes when a race under satisfactory track conditions is not run up to the class identified with the field. The meeting was most enjoyable from start to finish. The starting was excellent and the judge’s decisions prompt and accurate, and the general management ran along" in the smoothworking order that has become identified with an acceptably-staged pro-; gramme. The general result will hold all old patrons and go a long way to augmenting their ranks. The field for the Waverley Handicap provided a good betting race, with Parrish Guide starting a good favourite. Followers of the favourite got a bad run for their money, as he broke up at the start, and Orphan Bingen and Jenny’s Guy also settled their chance by breaking. >,■/ . Marlene and Policy /were both strongly supported for the Stewards Handicap, but the former stood on the mark at the start. Policy soon reached a handy position and waited behind New Ideal when the .latter took charge. New Ideal was joined by Policy at the home turn, and the latter won without being driven out. Norham Lady outstayed New Ideal for ■econd place. , . , _ Ferry Post was a strong order for the Telegraph Handicap, and had to put up a good performance to win. He was slow away, and then had. to cover a lot of extra ground during the race. Ferry Post got to Icevus in the straight, and Fey Key and Red Pigeon also put in good work at the finish. Embark, whq,, was with the leaders in the early stages, faded out. The winner scored in very njeritorious style, and would have been unlucky to miss a win, ■ . . , T(at Pot Luck was taken out of the Metropolitan Handicap, and although, the field was small, it built up a better pool than that on last year’s race. The field got away well, although War Buoy swerved out, but did not lose much ground. Parisienne at cnee took charge, and went her first halfmile in Imin lOsec. and a mile in 2min 17sec. With a lap to go the field was racing in close order, but Willow Wave had to be pulled back to get out of a pocket half a mile from home. Willow Wave then raced up to second place with Graham Direct and followed Parisienne into the straight. Parisienne drew away and won comfortably by about four lengths from Willow Wave, who beat Graham Direct bv half a length. Cloudy Range was fourth. The ground lost by Willow Wave proved costly, as it made him give seven or eight lengths to Pansienne who covered the Inst mile in Imin Isec, and the last ha f-mile m Imin 1 1 l-ssec. This set therMaackmarker a particularly difficult, if not task. The times quoted show that’ the Metropolitan Handicap was quite a differently-run race from what the Dunedin Cup was. Peggotty was backed to a short price for the Crescent Handicap and made a one-horse race of it. With a lap go Bosun, who was running second, went to a bad break, .and d ro back with Golden Bingen, caused trouble. * Walter Wrack, who had been breaking through the race. put a foot into Leeway’s sulky aud brought him down and this stopped Golden Bingen and Prince Harvester. Leeway s sulky was badly smashed up, but no other damage occurred. . Fremont was elected one of tne shortest-priced favourites ever seen at Forbury Park. He went to the front before going two furlongs and left; the others to fight for second place. Glenastle’s pilot, who was second, twisted round in his sulky at the finish and might have caused trouble by ms 3n, Nell Grattan, Prince Charles and Silver Laddie broke at the start and Cruiser was travelling fast in the fast half mile when he went to a Best was backed as a sure winner in the Royal soon joined. Morello in the lead and thev raced in company over the nna circuit. In the run home Morello drew out and won by a length and a-balf from the favourite, whose backers did not have their chance improved by the mare having to finish witn a broken g *Lucky Jack was an unlucky runner on the first day and the public recognised the fact by making him a hot favourite for r the Au Re voir Hand! cap. He did not begin, too smoothly and Plutus got to him in half a furlong. They raced together in the lead but Lucky Jack carried too many guns for the opposition in the run home.

The day's racing was concluded well up to time with an expeditious balancing of investments. The totalisaotr handled £29,582, compared with £27,086 10s on the second day last year, making a total for the meeting of £49,204 compared with £45,438 10s last year. Following are the results:— WAVERLEY HANDICAP, Of £175, second £3O and third £lO. Class 3.43 or better. One mile and a-half. 5 Mr A. McLeod’s b g FAIR VOYAGE, by Happy Voyage—Fair Doreen, aged, 36yds bhd (M. Holmes) 1 6 Mr G. Wroble’s KILBIRNIE DAN, scr (P. Gallagher) .... 2 2—Mr F. Messent’s SPHINX. 48yds bhd (Owner) 3

Also started: 6 Appomatox, coupled with Kilbirnie Dan (F. Farhuharson). 8 Fluke scr (R. Motz), 4 Jenny’s Guy scr (R. Townley, jun.), 9 Jock McGrath scr (M. J. Clare), 3 Gaynor 24yds bhd (T. Smith), 1 Parrish Guide 24 (R. Townley), 10 Orphan Bingen 60 (F. Roberts), 7 Parrish Chimes 72 (F. Johnson). Jock McGrath broke and as they passed the stand for the first time the order was Appomatox and Kilbirnie Dan, followed by Gaynor, Orphan Bingen and Parrish Guide. As they went along the back Fair Voyage tried to move up, but was knocked back, and as they turned for home the order was Kilbirnie Dan, Fair Voyage, Sphinx and Parrish Chimes. Half way up the straight Fair Voyage got through and took charge and went on to win from Kilbirnie Dan. Sphinx ran a good third and Gaynor was fourth. Times: 3min 29 l-ssec, 3min 22 3-ssec. 3mm 29 3-ssec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of £200; second £35, third £ls. Class 3.8 or better. One mile and a-half. 2Mr R. A. McEwin’s b m POLICY, by Grattan Loyal—Mavis Bingen, syrs, 12yds bhd (M. Holmes) 1 3 Mr S. Rowe’s NORHAM LADY, scr (P. Gallagher) .. .. .. 2 B—Mr8 —Mr J. Richardson’s NEW IDEAL, ‘ scr (M. J. Clare) .. .. .. .. 3

Also started: 7 Adverse scr (D. C. Watts), 13 Mandrell scr (T. H. Clare), 10 Parauri scr (J. McQuilkin), 4 Royal Doulton scr (J. Fraser, jun.), 11 Seascape scr (A. F. McGregor), 14 Shannon Chimes scr (A, J. Osmond), 5 Wax Vestas scr (J. Behrns), 9 Jean Dewey 12yds bhd (R. Townley), 8 John Desborough 12 (W. A. Thomas), 1 Marlene 24 (C. S. Donald), 12 Master Potts 24 (F. Johnson).

Marlene was badly left, and Adverse broke up. As they raced past the stand for the first time the order was Parauri, New Ideal, Norham Lady, and Royal Doulton. Mandrell broke going out of the straight, and New Ideal took charge from Parauri, with Policy next. The order was not very different going down the back, and as they passed the stand to commence the last lap New Ideal was still in front of Policy and Parauri, with Norham Lady and Royal Doulton next; Marlene was making up a lot of ground, but as they straightened up for home New Ideal still led Policy and Parauri. Policy joined the leader in the straight and went on to win by a length from Norham Lady, who was two lengths and a-half in front of New Ideal. Times: 3min 18 l-ssec, 3min 19 4-ssec, 3min 20sec.i TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Of £225; second horse £35, third horse £ls. Class 3.30 or better. One mile and a-half. I—Mr W. Parkinson’s b g FERRY POST, by Jack Potts—Ecstasy, syrs, scr (C. S. Donald) .. .. 1 3—Mr H. Hewson’s FAY REY, scr (R. J. Rapley) 2 s—Mr H. Rudd’s ICEVUS, scr (R Young) 3

Also started: 7 Agility scr (C. S. Smith), 6 Cruiser scr (O. E. Hooper), 2 Embark scr (J. McDonald), 4 Loyal Pat scr (L. Wells) 8 Molly Direct scr (E. B. Berry), 15 Monty Chimes scr (S. Orr). 3 Red Pigeon scr (D C. Watts), 14 Silver Laddie scr (F. Johnson), 11 Credit Funds 12yds bhd (J. Behrns). 9 Reytena 12 (F. Fowlds) 13 Silver Guy 24 iR. Townley. jun.) 10 Carver Doone 36 (E. Todd).

They all got away to a good start, and as they passed for the first time the order was Fay Rey, Monty Chimes, Agility, Red Pigeon, Icevus, and Embark. The order was unchanged going along the back, but Carver Doone was making up a lot of ground. Beginning the last lap, a packed field was headed by Fay Rey, Monty Chimes, Agility, and Icevus. Icevus took charge as \they went down the back from Fay Rey, but at the far turn Ferry Post had moved up into second place and followed Icevus into the straight. Ferry Post then came on to win by a neck In a great finish. Icevus finished third, with Red Pigeon close up fourth. Times: 3min 19sec. 3min 19 2-ssec, 3min 19 3-ssec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. Of £500; second horse £BS, third horse £35. Class 4.26 or better. Two miles. 1 — Mrs D. R. Revell’s ch m PARISIENNE (Rey de Oro—Yenot). 4yrs, scr (R. B. Berry) .. .. 1 2 Messrs Windle and McDonald’s WILLOW WAVE, 60yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 2 3 Mr J. B. Westerman’s GRAHAM DIRECT, 12 (F. G. Holmes).. 3 s—Mr G. J. Barton’s Cloudy Range. 12 (J. Fraser, juil.) 0 4 Mrs E. K. Maugham’s War Buoy, 12 (J. Bryce, jun.) .. .. . 0

War Buoy broke, and Parisienne led the field past the stand for the first time, and as they raced along the back Parisienne was still in charge from War Buoy, Graham Direct, and Willow Wave, who had made up a lot of ground. Going past the stand for the second time the order was Parisienne, War Buoy, Graham Direct, and Cloudy Range. Parisienne showed the way to a packed field as they began the last lap. Willow Wave pulled right back to get out of a pack and moved up to second place before they reached the straight. Once into the straight, however, Parisienne went on to win easily by four lengths from Willow Wave, who was a bare half-length in front of Graham Direct. Cloudy Range was fourth. Times: 4min 24 3-ssec. 4mm 20 l-ssec, 4min 25sec.

CRESCENT HANDICAP, , Of £200; second horse £35, and third horse £ls, Class, 3min 58sec or better. For unhoppled trotters only. One mile and five furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr R. H. Butterick’s b m PEGGOTTY (Wrack—Nelson Bingen mare), aged, 12yds bhd (J. Behrns) 1 B—Mr F. Jonnson’s PARRISH CHIMES. 24 (Owner) .. 2 3—Mr A. Fraser’s PARACHUTE, ._ | 24 (D. C. Watts) 3

Also started: 5 Anna’s Voyage scr (A. McLellan), 10 Appommatox scr F Farquharson) and Kilbirnie Dan scr (P. Gallagher) coupled. 12 Bosun scr (J M. Williamson). 4 Parrish Guide scr (R. Townley). 9 Walter Wrack scr (R B. Berry), 7 Leeway 12yds bhd fj. Walsh), 13 Golden Bingen 36 (M. J Clare), 11 Prince Harvester 48 (R. W. Franks), 8 Survivor 48 (G Cameron). 2 Pilot Peter 60 (F G. Holmes). , . , Parrish Guide, Appommatox and Prince Harvester broke, an 4 as they raced past the stand for the first time the order was Anna’s Voyage. Bosun.

Peggotty and Parrish Chimes. Walter Wrack was breaking all the time. Anna’s Voyage led into the straight with a lap to go, and was followed in close order by Peggotty. Parrish Chimes, Parachute and Kilbirnie Dan. As they passed the stand Walter Wrack put his foot into the wheel of Leeway’s sulky, and there was a general crash. Both horses fell and stopped three others. Peggotty then went on along the back, leading Parrish Chimes and Parachute, and. entering the straight well clear of the field came on to win easily by five lengths Parrish Chimes was six lengths ahead of Parachute. Times: 3min 42 2-ssec, 3min 42sec, 3min 44 l-ssec.

GORE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of £200; second horse £35, and third horse £ls. Class. 3min 34sec or better. One mile and a-half. I—Mr F. Wallis’s hr h FREMONT, (Real Frisco —Lady Bountiful), 4yrs, scr (R. B. Berry) .. .. 1 6—Mr W. Freeland’s GLENASTLE, scr (G. Barr) • • • • ■• • • 2 4 —Mr C. L. Rhodes’s BILL GRATTAN, scr (F. Holmes) .. .. 3

Also started: 2 Cruiser scr (O. E. Hooper), 9 Direct Thorpe scr (R. Townley, jun.), 7 Dusky Sound scr (R. Townley), 8 Guywin scr (M. J. Clare), 3 Nell Grattan scr (E. Todd), 10 Prince Charles scr (A. McLellan), 13 Seaward de Oro scr (A. F. McGregor), II Tntoma scr (J. Walsh), 12 Sea Trail 12yds bhd (R. J. Rapley), 5 Frisco Silk 24 (J. Bryce, jun.), 14 Silver Laddie 48 (F. Johnson). Fremont went out to the front early, and was leading the field as they raced past the stand for the first time. Nell Grattan, Silver Laddie, and Prince Charles broke up. As they went along the back the favourite was still in charge, and by the time they passed the stand for the second time had opened up a good gap between himself and Sea Trail, who was closely followed by Tritoma and Glenastle Just inside the last half-mile Glenastle made a forward move, and got into second place, but he could not catch the leader, and as they. turned for home Fremont was well in the lead. Once into the straight Fremont hung on to win by a length from Glenastle, who was half a length in front of Bill Grattan. Times: 3min 22 2-ssec, 3mxn 23sec, and 3min 23 2-ssec. ROYAL HANDICAP. Of £225; second horse £35, third horse £ls. Class 3.4 or better. One mile and three furlongs.

6—Mr A. J. Lawrence’s ch g MORELLO (Rey de Oro— Moonlit), aged, 12yds bhd (G. Colhnson) 1 I —Estate F. Fine’s RENOWN’S BEST, 24 (M. Holmes) .. .. 2 3 —Mr J. B. Waterman’s RECESS, 12 (J. Bryce, jun.) 3

Also started; 5 Lynwood scr (E. Todd), 7 Isobel Derby 12yds bhd (D. C. Watts), 2 Southern Smile 12 (F. G. Holmes), 4 Rongomai 24 (J. Fraser, jun.). ~, „ , Lynwood broke up and Morello took up the running from Recess and Isobel Derby. Going past the stand for the first time Morello was well clear of Recess, and along the back the order was unchanged. Renown’s Best made ■ a forward move and followed Morello along the top, and six furlongs from home was in company with the leader. Going along the back for the last time Morello and Renown’s Best were showing the way to Recess and Southern Smile. The two leaders were on terms when they entered the straight, but Renown’s Best broke a girth and could not foot it with Morello, who went on to win by a length from Renown’s Best, who was half a length in front of Recess. Times: 2min 58 2-ssec. 2min 58sec, 2min 59 l-ssec.

AU REVOIR HANDICAP, Of £3OO, second horse £SO, third horse £2O. Class 2.44 or better. One mile and a-quarter. 1 — Mr W. T. Lowe’s ch h LUCKY JACK, Jack Potts—Taireme, syrs, scr (R. B. Berry) 1 2 Mr W. J. Gudsell’s PLUTUS, 12yds bhd (C. S. Donald) .. 2 6—Mr H. Rudd’s EVICUS, 12yds bhd (R. Young) 3

Also started; 5 Guy Junior 12yds bhd (M. Holmes), 3 Satin King 12 (J. Walsh), 6 Cloudy Range 36 (J. Fraser, jun.), and Tempest 36 (D. C. Watts) coupled. Lucky Jack began better than he did on the first day and led out from Plutus, Satin King and Evicus. As they raced along the back he was still ahead of Plutus, who was just in front of Satin King. Lucky Jack had Plutus on his wheel as they started the last round, with Satin King and Evicus next. The order was the same down the back, and as they entered the straight Lucky Jack was still heading off Plutus. Once in the straight the favourite went on to win comfortably by two lengths from Plutus, who was a similar distance ahead of Evicus. Times: 2mih 43 3-ssec, 2min 43sec, 2min 43 2-ssec. WINNING OWNERS

D, Windle and W. McDonald £585, Mrs D. R. Revell £430, W. Parkinson £325, J. Wallis £3OO, R, H. Butterick £285, C. P. Cameron £230, W. T. Lowe £230, E. and F. Fine £2lO, A J. Lawrence £l9O, W. Norman £175, R. A. McEwin £165, W. Fairbairn £l5O, A, McLeod £135, H. Stafford £IOO, J. B. Westerman £BS, W. J. Gudsell £7O, F. Johnson £65, C. Frame £SO, F. Messent £45, G. Wroble £4O, S. Rowe £35, H. Hewson £35. W. Freeland £35 C. S. Donald £35, W. D. McLeod £35. A. Fraser £3O, C. L. Rhodes £3O, J. Richardson £ls. G. S. Smith £ls. Total £4200. TAXES PAID

! RACING NEWS

By Sentinel

The Winton Meeting Nominations are due to-day for the Winton Jockey Club’s meeting. The Gore Meeting Nominations for the Gore Summer meeting are due to-day. The Dunedin Cup Meeting

Acceptances for the first day of the Dunedin Cup meeting are due on Friday next. Kylemure The Panmure gelding Kylemore is reported to be schooling well at Invercargill. Son of Limond

Naughty Marietta, a winner atPahiatua, was got by Resinous, a son of Limond and half-brother to Grotesque. Kahikatoa

The Arausio gelding Kahikatoa, who finished second to Passion Fruit at Pahiatua, won the Winter Cup of 1931 as a four-year-old. Homeric

The Iliad colt Homeric, who sold at 1900 guineas at the sale held in Sydney last week, made 1800 guineas when under the hammer as a yearling.

Master Cyklon, Master Cyklon, the winner of the Pahiatua Clip, is a five-year-old chestnut gelding by Hunting Song from Cytola, by Cyklon—Tola, by Prince Foote—Seville, by Wallace—Andalusite, by Orme.

Twenty Grand Twenty Grand, the winner of the two-vear-old race at Pahiatua. was brought over from Australia by H. B. Lorigan. Twenty Grand was got by Koomeela (son of Magnie) from Dorrie Tress, by Doric—Silk Tress, by Tressady. Oamaru

The programme has been passed for the autumn meeting of the Oamaru Jockey Club, which will be held on March 23 and 26. The stakes total £2300, an increase of £260 over last year. The club has revived the Oamaru Cup, which was last run in 1932, and it will have a prize of £320, including a trophy valued at £2O Racecourse to Law

At a meeting which was held at Bay Meadows, California, in November a jockey was suspended on a charge of' using a battery. Apparently the evidence forthcoming was not convincing. and the jockey took the case to court. Before it came on for hearing the California Horse Racing Board.

on the recommendation of the stewards at Bay Meadows, removed the suspension.

An Extraordinary Position

An extraordinary position has arisen in Australia with the appointment of Mr H. B. Piper as judge of the Federal Arbitration Court. He is chairman of the Betting Commission which is now taking evidence in Adelaide, and it is thought the two positions will be impracticable. There will be much interest in watching developments over the commission, and whether it will be necessary to appoint a successor to Mr Piper, That would mean going over the evidence again. Semi-conscious

It is reported that until N. Cavaney was being congratulated upon his success in the Wellington Stakes at Trentham he did not realise that he had won the juvenile classic, for ho rode the Surveyor two-year-old automatically from the time he remounted in front of the stewards’ stand after the colt had broken away and careered riderless down the straight. Cavaney thus won his most important race to date while suffering from a severely bruised shoulder and concussion. The bolting occurrence in the Wellington Stakes came as a surprise to those closely associated with Surmount, for he is one of the most docile horses at Awapuni and can be handled by any apprentice, but it transpires that Cavaney’s fall was caused through the favourite. Amigo, rearing and knocking the Woodville apprentice out of the saddle. Surmount

According to reports, many substantial offers have been received for Surmount this season, and a sum well into four figures was offered by an Australian buyer during the Wellington meeting, but Surmount’s ownertrainer, Mr C. W. Boyd, is not disposed to sell this season, and in all probability he will follow Martara to India next summer, when he will be a three-year-old. Two-year-olds are not sought in India, and owners there prefer a developed horse for immediate racing in that trying climate Martara, for whom Mr Boyd received well over 3000 guineas last N autumn, has done well in his new home, and photographs taken of him winning at the Calcutta meeting at the beginning of December show that he has thickended out appreciably and grown into a fine stamp of horse. Surmount, too, is growing fast, and next season he will be a commanding horse. Meanwhile, he has done well since the Wellington meeting, and present intentions are to continue his Taranaki Stakes engagement at New Plymouth Famous Trainer The death of Frank Carter in France a few weeks ago, at the age of 57 years, from heart disease, has given the racing world, both in France and in England, a severe blow. Described as the most famous trainer in France, and one of the leading trainers of the world, his death win leave a gap in the ranks that will hard to fill. A great sportsman, he was held in the highest esteem, and evidence of this can be obtained from the fact that he was awarded the Legion of Honour two years ago, being the first member of his profession to have this honour conferred upon him Frank Carter headed the list of winning trainers in France on many occasions, and frequently sent horses across the Channel to race in England. He sent Brulette over to win the Oaks of 1931, Kandy the One Thousand Guineas, and Le Ksar the Two Thousand Guineas. He was not well enough to visit England last year to see Le Ksar win. A member of a family which has made racing history in France during the last 100 years, the late Frank Carter will be sadly missed.

Riccarton Representatives In referring to the Dunedin Cup meeting, the Christchurch Star-Sun said that the autumn meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club has attracted a large list of nominations, and as horses have been drawn from all the main training centres, from Riccarton to Southland, there should be gome good racing/The Riccarton contingent looks strong and will assist to make a good meeting. H. and A. Cutts have entered Wild Chase, Trench Fight, Paper Slipper, Lazybones, Mulatto, Guinea Fowl, Great Bramble. Great Memory, and the two-year-olds Goood Passage and Scuffle. Some will not make the trip, but the stable is certain to have a useful team at Wingatui. Other Riccarton trainers with horses engaged are> H. Nurse, Rousseau; F. D. Jones, Studley Royal; E. Scoullar, Sparkle; C. Davey, Davolo: A. McAulay, Dictate; A. McMullan, Royal Amphora; W. J. McLean. Top Rank; P. McGrath, Convivial; M. Conza, Roy Bun; S. Barr, Linguist: and M. B. Edwards. Ponty. The Nursery Ground Generally the Wellington summer meeting attracts the cream of the handicap horses available. It cannot be said that this year’s meeting failed to do so. but it may be contended with good reason that the cream was not as rich as usual. The point is of general interest. Trentham furnishes an excellent guide to New Zealand’s standard. It certainly makes it the meeting place of horses from all parts of the country. There was ample material at Trentham for good contests, but a dearth of high-class handicap horses. There was no Silver Ring, no Cuddle, no Vintage in this year’s Wellington Cup—no Compris, Concentrate. Star Stranger, Rapine, no Advance. These days (says “Carbine ) Australia takes the best of our horses, Australian buyers outbid our owners for choice lots at the yearling sales, and they buy many of the horses which show good form after commencing racing. Moreover, some New Zealand owners who retain good horses race them in Australia. “ The Rest ’’ race in New Zealand. Actually, New Zealand has become a nursery for the Australian turf. For Australia -

The following is the list of Australian purchases at the national bloodcinplr oplpc*—» Ch c, by Lord Warden—Paper Rose. Mr P. McCabe (Sydney), 270gns. Ch c, by Lord Warden—El Boa. Mr G. Jones (Melbourne), 170gns. B c, by Lord Warden —Vennachar. Mr R. A. Edkins (Queensland), 300gns. B c, by Limond —Miss Thespian, Sir James .Murdoch (Sydney), 700gns. B c, by Posterity—Midinette, F. Dalton (Sydney), 550gns. Br f by kingmaster—Veil, Messrs McKinnon and Cox (Melbourne). 625gns. _ . .. „ B f by Ringmaster—Damans. Mr F. W. Hughes (Sydney), 550gns.

Br c, by Siegfried—Lilock, Mr C. Wheeler (Adelaide), 1050gns. B f, by Siegfried—Princess Bell, Mr J. T. Jamieson (Sydney), 200gns. Br c, by Foxbridge—Hyades, Sir Sydney Snow and Mr Alan Lewis (Sydney), lOOOgns. Br or r c, by Foxbridge—Eager Rose, Mr W. Longworth (Sydney), 555gns. B c, by Nightmarch—Cniloma, Mr G. Hyman (Melbourne), 130gns. Br c, by Nightmarch—Note. Mr R. Rees (Canberra), lOOgns. Ch c. by Lord Quex—Sicilian. Mr G. Hyman (Melbourne), 650gns. Br f, by Buland Shar—Pateena, Mr W. R. Kemball (Melbourne), 150gns.

Br c, by Buland Shar—Rapt. Mr Kemball, 240gns, Ch c, by Lord Warden—Night Myth, Mr Kemball, 180gns.

Br f, by Beau Pere —Curtsey, Mr Kemball, 650gns. Br f, by Lord Quex —Gainment, Mr Kemball, 260gns. B c, by Lord Quex —Sally Horn, Messrs McTaggart and Co. (Brisbane), 80gns. B f, by Pink Coat —Honeste, Mr C. J. Delaney (Sydney), 70gns. Ch f, by Gascony—Sahara, Dr Nigel Smith (Sydney), 230gns. Br c, by Buland Shar—Bronchita, Mr Kemball, 220gns. Ch c, by Defoe —Handsome, Mr G. T. Anderson (Melbourne), 280gns. Ch c, by Lord Warden—Maypay, Mr J. Roles (Sydney), 350gns. Newspaper Criticism Out of recent Sydney newspaper criticism of che Australian Jockey Club —controlling body of New South Wales racing—has emerged a news-paper-A.J.C. quarrel that promises to be carried to a bitter finish. The A.J.C. is now waving the big stick of censorship over Sydney dailies, and in the case of a weekly tipping sheet—which describes the A.J.C. action as “ Fascist brigandage ” —it has gone to the extent of excluding it from press privileges of publishing weights and lists of acceptances which are copyright. One of Sydney’s morning newspapers received by letter a threat of similar treatment if it did not desist from a campaign upon which it had embarked, against present A.J.C. racing control. Now the whole affair has ■been referred by the newspapers concerned to the Australian Newspapers’ Conference, which represents the dailies of the States. The A.J.C.’s objection to what is considered- fair newspaper comment will not be tolerated in the opinion of the daily and weekly newspaper representatives in Sydney. “Governments have quailed at the idea of stifling the press, and the committee of the A.J.C. has not the right to take a power that was never vested in it.” was the opinion offered by one newspaper executive. “It must always be remembered that Randwick and Warwick Farm are the property of the public, and the A.J.C. Committee members are merely trustees.” he said. Impartial newspaper observers in Sydney have considered it strange, at least, that the A.J.C. should not have selected a powerful daily newspaper upon which to try its strength. Instead, a comparatively small weekly tipping sheet struck the full fury of the storm. This weekly had been a critic of the A.J.C.. and it received a letter in the following terms from the secretary (Mr G. T. Rowe): — “Dear Sir,—Please take notice that it has been decided by the committee of this club that copyright matter, such as lists of entries and weights and lists of acceptances, will not be available for publication in your paper, and you are hereby requested not to publish same in future. —(Signed) George T. Rowe.” The terms of the big daily’s letter have not been disclosed. It has been passed on to the Australian Newspaper Conference for action. But this more powerful newspaper has not been disqualified. Interviewed by Smith’s Weekly in Melbourne. Mr A. C. C. Holtz, chairman of the A.N.C., was evasive as to what action would be taken. He said he had not heard of the prohibition placed on the weekly newspaper, but the A.N.C. had received a letter from a Sydney daily which conveyed a threat, in the same terms, from the A.J.C. “The matter is still under consideration,” he said. “We have not had time to deal with it.” TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel

The Championships A payment for the Australasian Championship events to be run at Addington are due to-day. A Flying Trip Mr G. J. Barton will leave'to-day on a flying trip to Australia and intends to return as soon as possible. Helping the Watch Track and atmospheric conditions were never better than what was the case at Forbury Park on Saturday. A Good Looker

Lucky Jack fills the eye as a really good looker, and if he trains on he should develop into one of the best performers of his day.

Peggotty The Wi’ack mare Peggotty is one of the best-actioned trotters ever seen at Forbury Park. She never appeared to put a tbe wrong in either of her winning efforts at Forbury Park Carver Doone

• The Drusus—Miss Fortune gelding Carver Doone- has been purchased by Mr W. C. Stockings and will join C.S Donald’s stable. A Fine G. Barr, the driver of Glenastle in the Gore Memorial Handicap, was fined £2 by the stipendiary steward. Mr J. S. Shaw, for unduly flourishing his whip at the finish of the race.

Ferry Post The Jack Potts gelding Ferry Post, who won a double at Forbury Park, put up a solid performance in winning the Telegraph Handicap. He. won in 3min 19sec. but a slow start and the extra ground was about equivalent to beating the track record. A New Idea

According to well-informed circles, there are not likely to be many more divided races on the Auckland Trotting Club’s programmes, and in the event of the number of entries in the novice classes exceeding the number allowed for two rows on the limit, it is intended to publish the draw, and thus allow trainers the option of withdrawing their charges.

Policy Judged by the manner In which Policy won the Stewards’ Handicap in 3min 18 l-ssec, she would have got around the track record of 3min 16 2-ssec. If anything in the field had been able to extend her. Her most dangerous opponent, Marlene, stood on the mark and afterwards made up a lot of ground, but her chance was hopeless from the start.

Pilot Peter The Pelerwah horse Pilot Peter started a good second favourite for the Crescent Handicap, but went to an early break. Pilot Peter would be more profitable if he was not such a keen goer and inclined to pull and so difficult to control when at top. Bill B,

After a course of road work. Bill B. was recently given another veterinary examination, and the good progress he has made in recent weeks would indicate that it will not be long before it is considered that he is in a sufficiently forward order to recommence serious training. Broken Gear Renown’s Best was backed as unbeatable in the Royal Handicap. She was expected to come on after turning for home, but Morello drew out to beat her. On return to the birdcage it was noticed that Renown’s Best had broken the girth of her saddle during the race. This disadvantage probably cost the favourite the race. M, Holmes was cautioned for using faulty gear.

Trotting Record Broken Lady Childewuoci one of the Western Australian entrants for the interdominion championships in New Zealand at Easter '-ecgntly broke the State record for a mile and three furlongs in the Perth Handicap at Gloucester Park, at the mile rate of 2min lOjsec compared with the previous record of 2min 13sec, held by Shiek and Eulinya Bells. The race was for horses entered for the championships. Lightning Ridge and Simple Bee filled the places. The record was also broken by Lightning Ridge (2min llsec), Kolect (2min llrjs’ec), and Royal Step ((2min 12jsec). and eflualled by Simple Bee.

Lawn Derby The Sydney Herald reports that W. J. O’Shea has returned from New Zealand with the pacer Lawn Derby, who won the President’s Handicap at the Auckland meeting, earning a first prize of £650. He had three runs, one of them being an exhibition match. O’Shea stated that it was not proposed to take Lawn Derby back for the Inter-Dominion Championship. The system of handicapping in New Zealand would place Lawn Derby on an impossible mark in the Championship. There were many good horses qualified to race off scratch, and to concede them 48 yards in one mile Lawn Derby would have to go at a pace that was much beyond him. The stakes were good, but it was expensive to run a horse, and he could not afford to take the risks associated with the trip, and bear the expenses.' feeling that there was not a chance of winning. Kolect

Among the many Australian pacers entered for the Inter-Dominion Championships is Kolect, who figures on 12 yards behind in each of the qualifying events, and also in the Grand Final. Kolect, by Vin Direct from : Kola Girl, first came into prominence in November, 1933, when he won at Perth in the State Handicap, of a mile and five furlongs, from 132yds bhd, covering the distance at a 2min 23i’sec rate. The next month he filled second place in a similar class of race, this time to record a 2min 19jsec gait. From January, 1934, to the beginning ot 1935, he won several races, including a division in the Western Australian Trotting Cup, and he was three times second and once third. His best time to this stage of his career was when he finished second to Solvista in the final of the Western Australian Cup at a 2min ISJsec rate. To the end of December, 1936, he had enlarged his record by four wins, two seconds and five thirds. On several occasions he established times about a 2min 13sec rate over the various distances, but his best effort was a mile in 2min llsec. Last year he won one race and was twice third. At the beginning of last month he reached the peak of his form, and he was the hero of the Perth meeting when he captured the Western Australian Cup final—the first Western Australian-bred horse to win. that event in 24 years. THE TAKAPUNA MEETING DAY WIND SUCCESSFUL IN CUP THE SPRINT TO SULEIMAN (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Jan, 29. Brilliant sunshine favoured the opening day of the Takapuna Jockey Club’s summer* meeting at Ellerslie to-day, Anniversary Day. The crowd numbered about 15,000. The track was in good order. The totalisator handled £48,524 10s, compared with £ 19,070 last year, an increase of £29,454 10s. Following are the results;— OREWA HURDLES HANDICAP, Of £3OO. One mile and three-quarters 2/I—BRYCE STREET, 9.4 (J. F. Fergus) 1 1/2—SAND DRIFT, 9.8 (R. E. Thomson) 2 3/3—ENGLISHMAN, 10.1 (L. Dulieu) 3

Also started: 4/4 Adsum 9.0, 6/6 Little Captain 9.0. 5/5 In Command 9.0. 7/7 Innes Lad 9.0.

Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second* and third. Time, 3min 16 l-ssec. In Command and Innes Lad fell. TRIAL STAKES HANDICAP, Of £2OO. Six furlongs.

1/I—ROYAL VAALS, 9.0 (C. G. Goulsbro) 1 7/7—WINDCRESS, 8.1 (L. Clifford) 2 9/B—INQUISITOR, 8.1 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: 4/4 Beverley 8.9, 3/3 Lady Defoe 8.5, 12/13 Lapidarian 8.2, 2/2 Poker Dice 8.21, 16/15 White Foam 7.9, 14/16 Rajanya 8.1, 13/11 Pamela B.o*, 10/10 The Trimmer 8.1, 17/17 Thurlap 8.1, 15/14/ Asset 8.1, 6/5 Trevace 8.1, 11/12 Jolie Dance 8.1, 5/6 Mon Acre 8.1, 8/9 Long Span 8.1. Won by a neck, with two lengths and a-balf between second and third. Time, Imin 14 l-ssec. FERRY HANDICAP, Of £250. Six furlongs.

1/I—AERO KING, 8.10 (R. W. McTavish) 1 2/3—BRONZETTE, 7.11 (H. Long) .. 2 6/S—GLEN ABB. 7.8 (H. N. Wiggins) 3

Also started: 7/8 Fleet Wind 3.3, 3/2 Miss Te Koura 8.5, 8/7 Mundane 7.9, 5/3 High Delight 7.6, 4/4 Maxown 7.8, 9/9 Chief Lap 7.5, 10/10 United 7.0. Won by a head, with a nose between second and third. Time, Imin 13 3-ssec. TAKAPUNA CUP,

Of £BOO. One mile and a-quarter. 11/11—DAY WIND. 7.0 ' (G. Gilchrist) 1 1/I—KING REY, 8.4 (J. Winder) 2 2/2—ROYAL APPELLANT, 8.8 CR. Horne) 3 Also started: 4/5 Jonathan 8.8, 5/3 Knight of Australia 8.7, 3/4 Dark Shadow 8.5, 7/8 Gay Rose 8.4, 9/10 Grateful 7.13, 8/7 Inver 7.10, 10/9 Star Artist 7.9. 6/6 Cheval de Voice 7.8. 12/12 Gay Broney 7.5. Won by half a head, with half a head between second and third. Time. 2min 7 2-ssec. CALLIOPE HANDICAP. Of £4OO. Five furlongs.

2/2—CALORIE., 7.6 (R. E. Horne) 1 1/I—HOT BOX. 8.13 (C. G. Goulsbro) 2 3/3—SIR ROBIN. 7.10 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: 12/9 Milanion 8.5, 7/7 Philcourt 7.0, 6/6 Bronze Emerald 7,5 bracketed with First Gold Money 7.0, 4/4 Bronze Ora 7.8 14/13 Royal Ace 8.0, 14/16 Solitary 8.12. Silver Quex 7.6£, 8/11 Valimeen 7.5, 16/15 Black Polly 7.8, 13/14 Veritable 7.3, 5/5 Pocket Venus 7.8, 11/10 First Flutter 7.1. 10/8 Silver Cloud 7.10.

Won by a nose, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin Isec. First Flutter threw his rider. WYNYARD PLATE, Of £3OO. Seven furlongs.

4/4—SURELLA. 8.12 , (H. N. Wiggins) 1 3/S—TORCH, 8.12 (C. G. Goulsbro) 2 2/2—PLAY ON, 7.8 (P. Atkins) .. 3 Also started: 1/1 Anion 8.12, 10/10 Miss Mestor 8.5, 5/3 Du Maurier 8.5, 8/8 Friskland 8.0. 9/9 Romani 7.7, 6/6 Ivy Willonyx 7.9, 7/7 High Sea 7.7. Won by a neck, with one length between second and third. Time. Imin 26 l-ssec. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP, Of £450. Six furlongs. 2/2—SULEIMAN. 7.63

(C. G. Goulsbro) 1 6/8 —ROLLICKER, 7.4 (H. Long) 2 9/7—TOSH, 7.10 (W Thomson) .. 3 Also stai’ted: 1/1 Stretto 9.7, 8/10 Rereatu 8.4. 10/9 Triune 8.4. 3/3 Tray Bit 8.2, 5/5 Trilliarch 7.13, 7/6 Palustre 7.9, 4/4 Marie's Acre 7.8. 11/11 Bachelor King 7.2. Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 12 3-ssec.

Suleiman beat Rollicker on the post by a head. Tosh finished strongly a length away, followed by Palustre, Tray Bit. Trilliarch. and Stretto. RANGITOTO HANDICAP, Of £3OO. One mile. 3/2—PRINCE RANGI. 8.1 (J. Winder) 1 4/4—MALAGIGI, 7.13 (C. G. Goulsbro) 2 1/3—MELVANUI, 9.0 (G. Cameron) 3 Also started: 8/8 Ringshot 8.6, 7/7 Alyth 7.8, 2/1 Privy Seal 8.1 ,6/6 Droll 7.8, 5/5 Poker Face 7.8, 9/9 Captain Bruce 7.7, 10/10 Gaiwind 7.2 J. Won by one length, with half a head between second and third. Time, Imin 39 2-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND/Jan. 30. The place favourite, Bryce Street, stayed on well at the finish to defeat the win favourite, Sandrift. in the Orewa Hurdles. Bryce Street lost a little ground when he jumped the fence near the seven-furlong post awk wardly, but soon ran into a good position again. With five furlongs to go. In Command, Bryce Street and Sandrift had the field beaten, and they

drew away together approaching the second to last fence, where In Command fell heavily when going well and about a neck in front. It looked as if In Command would have been very difficult to beat, but when he toppled over the issue was left to Bryce Street and Sandrift. Bryce Street, wlio is a good jumper in the making, proved the better stayer and was drawing right away at the finish. The form of the others was not impressive.

The three-year-old Royal Vaals was made an each-way favourite for the Trial Stakes, and she registered a nice performance to win with top weight Windcress, who drew No. 15, and Royal Vaals went very fast to take the lead in the first furlong, and from then on they were always close together, Royal Vaals proving the better over the last furlong, to win narrowly. Royal Vaals is on the improve and thoroughly deserved ■ her success. Windcress is also on the up grade and registered his best • performance. , Another. . each-way favourite- was successful when the three-year-old Aero King scored in.the Ferry Handicap. It was an exciting contest over the last furlong, and Aero King, showing plenty of determination, did just too well for Bronzette and Glen Abb, who was on the outside. The winner was always well placed- and scored a oular win for Mr C. M. Emanuel, who has not had the . best of luck for some time past. Bronzette fought on splendidly after following Miss Te Koura until reaching the straight. Miss Te Koura displayed her usual speed, but failed to run on. Outsider but one of the field of 12 on both totalisators, Day Wind brought off a surprise in winning the Takapuna Cup, paying over a score for a win and a good dividend also for a place. Day Wind was in the lead early and then gave way to Inver and Royal Appellant. Day Wind was in front again with half a mile to go, and he held on -gallantly in an exciting finish to win from King Rey, who appeared a trifle unlucky. Day Wind was much improved for his racing at Thames, where he failed, and was capably handled by the apprentice G. Gilchrist, who is steadily increasing his tally of wins. Royal Appellant was always well placed, and fought on in fine style to be a very close third. Knight of Australia rah on solidly to be a good fourth. * . The second fancy, Calorie, narrowly defeated the each-way favourite Hot Box in the Calliope Handicap. Calorie, who drew No. 4. reached the front fairly quickly with Veritable and just hung on to beat Hot Box, who made a gallant effort on the rails. Hot Box drew No. 14 in the field of 17, and went fast on the outside early to gain a position. The honours of the race were clearly with him, and there is no doubt that he is' very useful. Calorie recorded her best performance to date, but she Nvas' stopping quickly at the end. Sir Robin ran on creditably for third. , „ „ . Patiently ridden by H. N. Wiggins, who saved him for a short final burst, Surella just defeated Torch in the Wynyard Plate, m which the favourite, Anion, was unplaced. Torch made a great effort to win practically all the way, but Surella was too good at the finish. Play On was closer in third position at the finish than at any other stage. Ivy Willonyx was in the rear most of the journey and finished strongly to gain fourth. The second fancy. Suleiman, prevailed by a head in the Zealandia Handicap, just defeating Rollicker, who made a great attempt to lead over the last five furlongs. Rollicker, who drew the extreme outside of the field of 11, went fast early, and he might have succeeded only for boring out a little near the end. It was only in the last couple of strides that he was headed by Suleiman, who secured a fine run through on the rails. The winner began very smartly,'and was always weM placed. His rider, C. G. Goulsbro, was not too well after pulling up, and was probably feeling the effects of wasting. Tosh was handily placed throughout, and fohght on well for third, paying a good place dividend. Rereatu failed to run on after being prominent to the turn, but Tray Bit and Trilliarch were running on. Trilliarch may improve. Stretto was handy all the way, but failed to make any impression in the straight. The win favourite, Melvanui, was responsible for most of the running in the Rangitoto Handicap, but he was outstayed in the run home by Prince Rangi and Malagigi. Prince Rangi moved up on the rails at the home turn to be fifth into the straight, and once in line came home strongly on the outside. Melvanui weakened quickly in the last little bit, and Malagigi, after being last most of the way, finished resolutely to deprive him of second. Droll was closer in fourth position at the finish than at any other stage. ' ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Jan. SO. Folowlng are the acceptances for the second day of the Takapuna meeting:— 12.0WAIWERA URDLES, Of £3OO. One mile and three-quarters. st lb stlb Englishman 10 2 Little Captain 9 0 Bryce Street 10 1 Golden Spahl 9 0 Sandrift .. 9 13 Psychologist 9 0 Adsum ..90 Inness Lad 9 0 12.45 MOANA HANDICAP. Of £2OO. Six furlongs. Free Advice 8 8 Pamela ~ 7 13 Beverley ... 8 7 The Trimmer 7 13 Qullp .. ~87 Thurlap .. 7 13 Windcress ..8 7 Bronze Wing 7 13 Lady Defoe 8 f 4 Asset .. .. 7 13 Inquisitor ..82 Palmint ~ 7 13 Lapidarlan .. 8 o Aero Queen 7 13 Poker Dice 7 13 Trevace .. 7 13 White Foam 7 13 Jolle Dance 7 13 Viraclous 7 13 Vaalso .. .. 7 13 Rajanya . > 7 13 Mon Acre 7 13 Red Ledger 7 13 Long Span 7 13 Bracket; Aero Queen and Trevace. L 3 ° _ SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of £250. Six furlongs. Aero King 9 9 Royal Vaals 7 10 Anion... .. 8 10 Glen Abb .. 79 Fieetwind 8 7 Mundane ..77 Miss Te High Delight 7 3 Koura ~83 2 15 RALPH HANDICAP, Of £650. One mile and a-quarter. Kelly .. 9 0 Gay Rose .. 8 3 Royal Grateful .. 7 12 Appellant 8 10 Day Wind 7 11 King Rey ..8 9 Inver .. ..7 9 Jonathan ..8 7 Star Artist 7 3 Knight of Kilonsa .. 7 1 Australia 8 6 Parquet .. 7 0 Dark Shadow 8 4 Rulette .. 7 0

3.0 HOBSON HANDICAP, Of £350. Six furlongs. Hot Box .. 9 4 Bronze Ora 7 S Calorie .. 8 2 Silver Quex 7 0 Eastern Heir 7 9 Veritable .. 7 0 Royevrus 7 6 Pocket Venus 7 0 True Bill ..7 5 Silver Cloud 7 • Bracket: Royevrus and Pocket Venn*. 3.45 HAURAKI PLATE, Of £4OO. One mile. Maxown .. 8 5 Romani .. 6 0 Poker Face 8 5 Ivy Willonyx 7 t Miss Mestor . 8 5 Play On .. 7 7 Jack Tar .. 8 5 High Sea ..7 7 Glen Abb . . 8 5 Siega .. .. 7 7 Privy Seal 8 n 4,30 DEVONPORT HANDICAP, Of £4OO. Six furlongs. ’ Rereatu .. 8 2 Marie's Acre 7 7 Suleiman .. 8 2 Orate .. .. 7 T Triune ~ 8 2 Bachelor , Tray Bit .. 8 1 King ..7 1 Trllliarch ~ 711 Crooning ..7 1 Tosh .. 711 Anion .. ..7 0 Palustrc .. 7 9 Airam .. 7 0 Rollicker ..79 Bracket; Triune and Airam. g jg ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, Of £3OO. Seven furlongs. Melvanul .. 9 1 High Delight 7 • Prince Rangl 811 Chief Lap ~ 7 4 Rlngshot .. 8 4 Flashing Malaglgi .. 8 4 Spear .. 7 1 Alyth .... 8 0 Prlval '.. 7 0 Privy Seal .. 8 0 United Lady 7 0 Droll .. ..7 8 Defoe ~. .. 7 0 THE PROBABLE FAVOURITES (Special to Dailt Timesj , AtICKLMI), Jan. 30. The weather remains fine and tha course should be fast for the second day of the Takapuna Jockey Club'* summer meeting at Ellerslie to-mor-row. Horses likely to be well supported in their engagements include:— Waiwera Hurdles.—Bryce. Street, Sandrift, Englishman. Moana Handicap.—Windcress, Inquisitor, Quilp. Suburban Handicap.—Royal Vaala, Anion, Mundane. Ralph Handicap.—King Rey, Jonathan, Dark Shadow, Hobson Handicap.—Hot Box, Calorie, Eastern Heir.

Hauraki Plate.—Play On, Jack Tar, High Sea. ' I' ji 1 Devonport Handicap. Rollicker,' Suleiman, 0rate...... Anniversary Handicap;!—-Malagigi, Droll, Prival. . * 1- ; C ’ ; THE PAHIATUA MEETING , PLADIE SUCCESSFUL (Per United Press Association) PALMERSTON N, Jan. SO. The Pahiatua races were concluded on Saturday, the weather again proving fine. The attendance showed an increase on the first day. The totalisator put through £10,927 10s. against £9824 10s, an increase of £llO3. The total for the meeting wsis £20,156, against £18,745, an increase of £l4ll. Following are the results:— TRIAL PLATE, Of £75. About six furlongs. 1 3—GAY ARTIST, 8.5 (Anderson) .. 1 2—GOLDEN MEMORY. 8.5 (Jenkins) 2 I—KNIGHTSBRIDGE, 8.5 .. .. t S—QUEXONA, 8.5 ... t Also started: 4 Sunder, 6 Freed 8.5. Won by half a length, with half a ,neck between second and third. Time, Imin 20sec. TARARUA HANDICAP. Of £9O. Five furlongs. 1— CONVERSION, 8.3, (Tattersall) 1 2 COLLEEN GAIN, 8.1 (Broughton) 1 3 TREVILLE. 8.1 (Chotc) 8 Also started: 8 Gay Molly 7.10 (fourth), 6 Aube 8.0, 5 Golden Ridge 7.13, 4 Jewish Lad 7.6, 7 Kohika 7.8. 9 Merry Ruler 7.5. Won by three lengths and a half, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 2|sec. PONGAROA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £IOO. Seven furlongs. 2—BUSTER BROWN. 10.11 (Rohlofl) 1

I—EARL COLOSSUS, 9.11 (Jenkins) 3 4—TWILIGHT SONG, 9.2 (Burgess) 3 Also started: 3 Camilla; Horn 9.2 (fourth), 7 Contact 9.12, 5 Happy Heels 9.4, 8 Rolling Home 9.2, 6 Mahutai 9.0, 9 Mon Ace 9.2. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 30sec. MANGAHAO HANDICAP, ; - Of £l4O. One mile and a distance. 4 PLADIE, 7.7 (Broughton) .. .. 1 3 HUNTING QUEEN. 7.13 (Wilson) I 5 TERRY, 7.2 (Sargent) 3 Also started: 1 Lucullus Lad 9.2 (fourth), 6 Limbohm 7.10. 2 Helen Ford 7.13. Won by half a length, with a short head between second and third. Time, Imin 56 l-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of £9O. Five furlongs, 1— CHERRY PLUM, 7.12 (Gilmore) 1 2 TWENTY GRAND. 8.3 (Wilson) 2 4 SEGRA, 7.7 (Tattersall) ... .. 3 Also started; 3 Daireus 7.5! Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time. Imin 3sec. CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP, Of £l2O. One mile and a-quarter. 3 SEYFRIED, 7.13 (Shield) .. .. 1 I—MAESTRO, 9.0 .2 4 NEREUS. 8.3 (Broughton). .. .. 3 Also started: 5 Impersonator 7,10 (fourth), 8 Puroto 7.10, 7 Lady Wessex 7.0, 2 Lofd Quick 8.5, 6 Agog 8.3. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, 2min NEWMARKET HANDICAP, Of £llO. Seven furlongs, 1-PASSION FRUIT. 8.3 (Marsh) ~ 1 3 KAHIKATOA, 7.10 (Callahan) .. 2 4 HAZOOR, 8.5 (Jenkins) .. .. S Also started: 2 Pakanui 9.4. Won by a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. RODNEY HANDICAP, Of £IOO. Seven furlong*. 3 GAY ARTIST, 7.7 (Sargent) . . 1 4 ROWANA, 7.0 (Edwards) .. .. 2 5 AUBE. 7.12 (Gilmore) 3 Also started: 1 Le Toquet 8.5 (fourth). 6 Aria 7.7. 2 Diamond Cuttei 8.8. Won by a length and a-half, with 3 head between second and third. Timev Imin 28 2-ssec.

Totalisator .. .. .. .. £1963 3 3 Dividend .. .. .. .. 2152 7 0 Stakes .. .... 0 0 Amusement 8 8 £4265 18 11