AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3332, 23 January 1918, Page 48

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

By Taihoa. The only item of interest during the present week was the holding of the annual mooting of the Whangarei Club. This fixture is not by any means recognised as one of the leading country events, but generally a good crowd of Aucklanders make the trip, and the meeting this week was no exception. The Whangarei Cup was secured by the veteran Royal Irish, who won in good style after a close finish with the favourite, Lady Energy. Later in the afternoon Royal Irish won the Publicans’ Handicap, beating Blue Cross a nose. The latter should win a race with a stronger horseman. Glad Tidings,, who must be nearly old enough to be entitled to the pension, brought off a couple of surprises at Whangarei, when ho won two sprint events. Ho showed a good deal of his one-time dash, and looks like paying his way at the small fixtures, providing his trainer can keep the chestnut sound. J. Chisholm expected to win a couple of races at Whangarei with Coleraine, but a third and a second was the best the gelding could do. Coleraine has boon troubled with corns, and will prefer the going soft to show his best. The Hurdles at Whangarei saw three old stagers in Ngatoa, Almadale, and St. Louis competing for the stake, the first-named winning. Not one of the trio would be accepted as a gift. As expected, none of the Auckland horses were sent south to compete at Trentham. The Takapuna. J.O. summer meeting is fixed for Saturday and Tuesday next, but at the time of writing the acceptances are .not due, and it is therefore difficult to know the strength of the fields, particularly as quite a number of the horses figure in more than one event.

T. Chaplin, who only recently had his license handed hack to him, rode a couple of winners at tho Northern Wairoa meeting. Chaplin will ride both on tho flat and over fences this season.

So far nothing' definite has boon arrived at as to whether Cynic will bo taken to Australia. Cynic has received all tho weight he is entitled to in the Takapuna Cup. Soultnne was offered for sale by auction last week, but only 50gs was offered, and ho was passed in, tho reserve being 80a-s. Soultane has been one of the .greatest disappointments to backers that has raced in Auckland for a long time. One of the picks of tho Tnknpuna Cup is Colonel Soult, who is exceptionally well '.rented at 8.4. Re rnn second in the St. Andrew'* Handicap at Takapuna in November with 8.6. and at tho Aueklnnd_ Cup meet'nee he ran second in the Christmas Handicap with 8.7. His most dangerous opponent at Takapuna may be Mullingar. who ran a sterling race in. the Auckland Cup for a mile and a-half, and tho pace wps right on all through. The disappointing Fisher will be given another chance to make good, as he Is engaged in hurdle events at Takapuna; but

tho son of Maniapoto a wretched jumper that backers are""now very chary of entrusting him with their coin. However, it might be as well to remember that horses sometimes run very differently on a strange track, and, with the fences not quite so formidable as at Ellcrslie, I am inclined to think that Fisher will win.

The person who sets out to essay backing the winners of the programme is certainly taking the shortest cut to the Bankruptcy Court, and for that reason I am pot going to comment on the whole of the events, as it may only lead to some of my readers being forced to call a meeting of creditors. However, I can go this far and mention that Shining Light. All Talk, and Carmen Sylva will bo running at tho meeting. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. WELLINGTON' 'SUMMER MEETING. First Day— Saturday, January 19. For the opening day of the Wellington summer meeting the weather was showery,. but there was a good attendance notwithstanding. The rain which fell the ■ previous night improved the track, which was in good order. The totalisator handled .£45,169 10a, against £42,198 10s for the first diay of the three days last year. Results: TRENTHAM APPRENTICES' RACE, One mile. 9 —Vascovia (S. Bagley 1 s—Pervolo, 7.0 (L. Morris) 2 I—Battle Son?, 7.12 (T. Young) .. .. 3 Also started: 6 Majestikoff 8.4, 10 Kimbolton 8.1, 4 Rajput 8.0, 2 Mamac 7.4, 8 The Golfer 7.7, 3 Missouri 7.3, 7- Matilda 7.2, 11 Fabisco 7.0, 12 Arihia 6.12, 13 Royal Battery 6.12. Won by a bare length. Time, lmm 43 2-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Four furlongs* <* I—Killowen, 8.6 (J. O'Shea) 1 7 —Cyresian, 7.4 (C. Emerson) 2 6—Eleus, 7.3 (E. Ludlow) 3 Also started: 5 Cherry Mart 7.11, 4 Pirseus 7.8, 3 Heathercote 7.7, 3 Lionskin 7.4, 2 Philomela. 7.6, 2 Cotillion 7.0, 12 Chantry 7.4, 11 Rebekah 7.0, 13 Restful 7.4, 8 Miesland 7.0, 10 War March 6.12, 1 Stirrup Cup 6.10, 7 Asterial 6.10. Won by four and a-half lengths. Time, ANNIVERSARY WELTER, One mile. 3—Glenroy, 8.5 (B, Deeley) .. .. .. 1 7—Probation, 8.2 (G. Clarke) . .. ..2 9 —Sweet Tipperary, 8.8 (C. Carniont) .. 3 Also started: 12 Comely 9.5, 2 Gold Soult 9.2, 5 Wishful 9.2, 1 Silver Tongue 8.13, 4 Prince Delaware 8.8, 6 Mascot 8.0, 11 Pariform 8.0, 10 Sir Agnes 8.0, 8 Bonnie Maid 8.0. Glenroy took charge entering the straight and won easily by two lengths end a-half, the third horse a head away. Time, lniin 43 3-ssec. TRIAL PLATE, s—Bagdad! (Berry) 1 3—Paddington Green (H. Gray) .. .. 2 2 —Euripos (J. Olsen) - 8 Also started: 8 Bon d'Or, 1 Ayah, 7 Idyllic, 4 Quinn's Post, 6 Tharaes, 13 Westhorp, 12 Dick, 11 Rocksalt, 10 Livland, 9 Justification. Won by two and a-half lengths, tho third horse a length away. Time, lmin 27 3-ssec WELLINGTON CUP, One mile and a-half. I—Nobleman, 7.9 (H. Young) 1 2—Red Ribbon, 7.11 (B. Deeley) .. .. 2 10—Miss De Val, 7.3 (C. Emerson) .. .. 3 Also started: 8 Chortle 9.4, 6 Teka 8.5, 3 Multiply- 8.5, 9 Adjutant 8.4, 4 Devotion 8.1, 11 Square Deal 8.0, 12 Snub 7.13, 5 Johnny Walker, 7.6, 7 Alteration~6.7. A fine race. Adjutant and Miss De Val carried' the field along a considerable distance, then the latter dropped right baek. Nobleman, who was in a good position during the whole of the journey, showed up at the business end m a fashion that made it clear he had held) the field throughout the race. He won by three-quarters of a. length. Miss De Val came again and ran into third place. Time, 2min 85 2-ssec. WELLINGTON STAKES. 4—Finmark 1 6—Demos 2 s—Chimera5 —Chimera 3 Also started: 7 Lovesick, 1 Almoner, 2 80-peep, 3 Demagogue. Demagogue and Demos led to the straight, and the latter looked like winning, but Finmark came with a strong run and won by a length. Chimera ran a good race. Time, lmin 0 3-ssec. RUAPEHU HANDICAP, Six furlongs. 9—Post Haste, 7.8 (S. Walls) .. .. 1 11—Imaribbon, 6.12 (S. Bagby) .. .. 2 I—Eobur, 7.12 (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 3 Polynesian 9.0, 2 Cooing 8.6, 7 Matty 8.4, 8 Whakatina 8.1, 6 Consultation 7.7, 6 Association 7.2, 5 Blighty 7.5, 4 Erigari 7.2, 14 Occasion 6.12, 12 Bluegowii 6.12, 13 Miss Margaret 6.12, 15 Californian 6.12, Turpenite 6.12. • Post Haste won easily by three and a-lialf lengths. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. -TELEGRAPH HANDICAP,. Six furlongs. 2—Wrestler, 7.8 (B. Deeley) .. .. .-. 1 C—Waimatoa,, 7.2 (H. Young) 2 10—Crowhurst, 7.0 (L. Morris) .. .. 3 Also started: 11 Egypt 8.13, 8 Lady General 8 6 1 Nanna 86, 9 Koesian 8.3. 12 Nystad B.V 14 Vagabond 8.2, 6 Lady Black 7.12, 7 Parisian Diamond 7.11, 3 Simonides 7.11, 15 Robert Bell 7.5, 13 Shiela 6.7. Wrestler beat Waimatoa in the run to the post, with Crowhurst close up. Time, lmin 13 2-ssec. The W.R.O gathering was continued at Trertham. on tho 22nd in the preeer.ee of a largo crowd.—Results:—MUNGUROA WELTER, of2oosovs. One mile —J Harla's Rohur, by Rokeby—Teacup '(8.5) 1, Matilda (7.7) 2, Missouri (7.9) 3. Scratched: Pervolo. Won by half a length neck second and third. Time, lmin 40 °l-sseo. JANUARY WELTER, of 300sovs. Ono m j] e G. L. Stead's Wishful, by Boniform —Drought (9.0) 1, Sweet Tipperary (8.9) 2, Mascot (8.0) 3. All started. Won by a length; neck second and third. Time, lmin 39 3-ssec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 3€osovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—E. Short's Demos, by Demosthenes—Jeanne d'Arc (8.6). 1. War 'March (6.12) 2, Heathercote (7.10) 3. All started. Won by a length; three lengths second and third. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec. WELLINGTON R.C. HANDICAP, Of 750sovs. Eleven furlongs. V. and E. Riddjford's b g Monelaus, bv Martian—Lovelorne, 4vrs, 8.10 ... 1 Sir G. Clifford's Adjutant, 8".4 2 F. Dorectt's Red Ribbon, 8.2 3 Also started: Nobleman 8.9, Teka 8.4, Devotion 7.13, Square Deal 7.12. Snub 7.11. Seadown 7.10, Vagabond 7.10, Miss do Val 7.9, Municipal 7.4, Alteration 6.7.

Won by a length and a-half; half-head second and third. Time, 2min 19 l-ssec. CAMP" HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—Association (6.12) 1, Street Singer (6.7) 2, Galore (7.8) 3. Scratched: Chimera, Imanbbon, Trickery, Matilda. Won by a length; head second and third. Time, lmin 2 l-sscc. DODRO CUP.—Euripos 1, Paddington Green 2. KELBURN PLATE.—Croesus 1. 80-£ecp 2 Desert Gold also started. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.—Nanna 1, Wrestler 2. \ THE WAIRIO MEETING. The Wairio Jockey Club's annual meetingwas held in favourable weather. . The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £10,323 — a. record for the club—compared with £7112 last year. Results: MAIDEN PLATE. Seven furlongs— 1 Burrangong (A. M'Kay), 1; 7 Glenwood, 2; 6 Sartolite, 3. Also started: 2 All Rain, 3 Centimetre, 4 Marginal, 5 Thurton. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 33sec. NIGHTCAPS TROT. One mile and ahalf.—2 Young Weary, 1; 3 South Star, 2; 6 Ella Lyons, 3. Also started: 1 Marvelle,. 5 Misprint, 8 Roan Queen, 7 Topic, 4 Highland Nectar. Won by six lengths. Time, 3min 55sec. WAIRIO CUP. One mile and a-quarter.— 1 Special Order (A. M'Kay), 1; 3 Aycliffe, 2; 6 Kokowai, 3. Also started: 5 Achilleus, 2 Glenshine, 4 Jubert. Won by a neck, a head separating second and third. Time, 2min 14 3-ssec. WOODLAW HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —7 Lady Knight (A. Lloyd), 1; 2 Agree--1 Polonius, 4 Camaieu, 5 Verdun, 6 Fitzosborne, 8 Red Badge, 9 Turton. Won. by a neck. Time, lmin 18sec. APARIMA STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and , a-quarter.—3 Golden Wave (A. M'Mullan), 1; 1 Silver Spire, 2; 2 Canruo Hughie, 3. Also started: 5 Robin and The Flat (coupled), 4 Dalton, -tS Seamark, 7 Skyrocket, 6 The Shark. Won by ten lengths. Time, smin 29 2-ssec. BIRCHWOOD TROT. One mile.—2 Lucky Prince, 1; 5 Marvelle, 2; 4 Greenhorn, 3. Also started: 7 Misprint, 1 Princess Eugene, 6 Young Weary, 6 Lucky Child, 3 Royal Step. Won. by a head. Time, 2min 30 4-ssec. WAIRAKI HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— 5 Glenwcod (R. M'Lellan), 1; 3 Moneymosk, 2; 2 Marginal, 8. Also started: 7-Country Queen, 4 Glenaret, 1 Golden Queen; 8 Muezzin, 9 Red Diamond, 6 Sartolite. Won by three-quarters of a length. ssec. * ' ~ ' WREY'S BUSH WELTER, One mile.— 4 > Polonius (W. Robinson), 1; 1 Verdun. 2; 8 Heatherbloorn, 3. Also started: 2 Kilkee, 2 Aycliffe, 7 Jubert, 9 St. Hilary, 5 Kokowai, 10 Centimetre, 0 Achilleus. Won by about two lengths. Time, Imm 45 l-ssec.

WELLINGTON TROTTING MEETING. WELLINGTON, January 21. The Wellington Trotting Club's meeting was opened to-day in fine weather, ihe attendance was fair. The sum o£ £20,151 ~a put through the totalisator, as against £14,211 last year. Results: PARK TRIAL HANDICAP (harness),' of 70sovs One mile and a-half.—l Doreen Dillon, 2sec (B. Jarden), 1; 6 Rejoice, 4sec (E. Maidment), 2; 4 Hal Junior, 3sec (Owners, 3. Also started: ,3 Dandy Jack, 2 Puwhenua, 8 Lady Foster, 6 Heathcote Chimes. Won by a length. Time, 3mm 46 1 -s&©c BOROUGH HANDICAP (saddle) 100 sovs. One mile and a-half— 1 Maud Wilkes, 7sec (E. M'Dermott), 1; 5-Molly Chimes, 7sec (D. Nyhan, jun.), 2 ; 3 Cole Bess (M Lennan), 3. Also started: 6 Orangeman, 4 Cupid's Whisper, 4 Gallantry, 8 General Hal, 7 Relief. Won by four lengths. Time, Snnn NEW°' ZEALAND TROTTING GOLD CUP '(harness), of 350sovs. Two miles. —5 Will o' the Wisp, Usee (Rattler), 1; 9 Nora Crena, Usee (A. Butterfield), 2; 12 Harold Devon (A. Pringle), 3. Also started: 7 Reggie Huon, 6 Whispering Willie, 12 Rorke s Drift, 13 Red Heather, 3 Erin's Queen, 8 Lovelock, 1 Waiteranui, 4 Sympathy, 11 Miss Havoc, 2 Stockade, 14 Albert Wallace. 10 Bundong. In the straight Will o' the Wisp came through, and in a good finish won by half a length from Nora Crena, who mad© a, great effort to get up on the outside. Time, 4min 46 l-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (harness), of 100sovs.( Two miles.—l Reta Peter, 17sec (A.jOox), 1; 4 Rubican, 18sec (Owner), 2; 3 Waiwera, 18sec (J. Wright), 3. Also started: 6 Louio Drift, 2 Dewey, 7 Berrymane, 5 Plunder. Won easily by four lengths. Time, smin 2 3-ssec. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (saddle), of 70sovs. Two miles.—3 Cole Bess, 27sec (J. Wright), 1; 4 Hal Junior, 29sec (W. Clifton), 2; 1 Puwhenua, 27sec (A. Munroes), 3. Also started: 8 Link, 2 Hayseed, 7 Sky Cole, 6 Black and White, 5 Heathcote Chimes. Won easily by about eight lengths. Time, smin 17 l-ssec. STEWARDS'. HANDICAP (harness),.... of 85sovs. One mile.—7 Dandy Jack, 4-wc 'I. Shaw), 1; Prince Coronado, ssec (J. D. Smith), 2; Jessie Dillon, 4sec (J. Messervey), 3. Also stai-ted: 6 Expedite. 9 Orangeman, 8 Cupid's Whispers, 4 Dolly Spanker, 3 Doreen Dillon, 5 Annie Black. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 28 1-5 sec. PETONB HANDICAP (saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—l Cottage Belle, Gseo (B. Shadbolt, jun.), 1; 2 Belgium Lad, lOsec (J. M'Dermott), 2; 3 Idol, 6sec (J. M'Lennan), 3. Also started: 4 Waiwera, 5 Relief, Won by 10 lengths. Time, 3min 60sec. / ELECTRIC HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. Ons mile.—l Birdwood, lsec (B. Jarden), 1; 8 Bundong, ssec, 2; 2 Camille, ssec, 3. Also started: Whispering Willie, 6 Waitiranui, 7 Trooper Dillon, 3 Young Dillon, 10 Albert Wallace, 5 Neigh, 1 Vermilion. Won easily by several lengths. Time, 2min 19sec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. A.J.C. RACES. SYDNEY, January 20. At the A.J.C. races yesterday the Challenge Stakes (six furlongs) resulted: —Bonnie Plume 1, Some Boy 2, Mcrrimee 3. Won by a v length. Time, lmin 13seo. D.J.C. CUP MEETING-. The following nominations have been received for the Cup meeting, to be held on February 14 and 16: Autumn Hurdle Handicap, of 130sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Bore, Terehaua, Hylans, Cast Iron, First Robert, Giralda, Prairie Fire, Luff, San Sebastian, Peerless, Calma, Thruster, Silver Shield. Gladbrook Handicap, of llOsove. One mile. —Michael'a, Partisan, Harlequin, Royal Star, Hylans, General Petain, Erroneous, Wingform, AriEia, Aye Ready, Placid, Kilkeo, Micky Free, Golden Prince, Mortliam, Burrangong, Aycliffe, Hot Air, Glenshino, Kimbolton, Polonius, Silver Shield, Subterfuge. Dunedin Cup, of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Wishful, Devotion, Multicipal, Glendower, Harlequin, Margerine, Killard, Winter

Ohorry, Adjutant, Ogier, Rose Pink, WhipcoTd, Chortle, Miss do Val, Marsa, Kauwhero, Ayoliffe, Rorke's Drift, Wardancer, Redowa, King Star, Nobleman, Ascalaphus, Spangle, Kilbrogan,Subterfuge. Publicans' Handicap, of 400sovs. Six furlongs.—Koesian, Robert Bell, Killjoy, Post Haste, Margerine-, Sir Malt, Kilmeedy, Phil May, Battle Eve, Brambletye, Gamecock, The White King, Hornbeam, Triple Entente, Speedometer, Spectual, Helicon, Glensponse, Kilboyne, Bon, Miss de Val, Marsa, Mohawk, Kauwhero, Hot Air, Golden King, Redehire, Disdainful, Merton, Belair. Stewards' Welter Handicap, of 150sovs. One. mile.—Probation, Thaddeus, Comely, Majestikoff, Aerial, Killard, Helicon, Awahou, Micky Free, Borodino, Special Order, Kauwhero, Wardancer, Redowa, Lion, Merton, Achilledes, King Star, Ascalaphus, Spangle, Briar Patch, Kalbrogan, All Ready. Berwick Handicap, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Post Haste, Majestikoff, Point Blank, Phil May, Thestius, Erroneous, Arihia, Placid, Kilkee, Kazan, Benefit, Golden Prince, Mortham, Burrangong, Aycliffe, Hot Air, Glenshine, Red. Tape, Rokelain, Rosevear, All Rain*, Lady Rupee, Take Down, Linden, Belair.

Owhiro Hurdle Handicap, of 120sovs. On© mile and o-half.—Bore. Terehaua, Hylans, Cast Iron, First Robert, Giralda, Prairie Fire, Luff, Recoil, San Sebastian, Peerless, Calma, Thrueter, Silver Shield, Sylva. Warrington Handicap, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Micbaela, Partisan, Harlequin, St. Austell, Hylans, General Petain, Erroneous, Wingform, Arihia, Aye Ready, Placid, Kazan, Micky Free, Benefit, Golden Prince, Mortham, Burrangong, Special Order, Aycliffe, Hot Air, Glenshine, Kimbolton, Red Tape, Rosevear, Little Willie, Lady Rupee. Jockey Club Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Wishful, Devotion, Thaddeus, Multicipal, Glendower, Killjoy, Harlequin, Comely, Margerine, Killard, Winter Cherry, Adjutant, Brambletye, Ogier, Rose Pink, Whipcord, Awahou, Miss de Val, Marea, Kauwhero, Rorke's Drift, Wardancer, Redowa, King, Star, Nobleman, Asoalaphus, Spangle, Kilbrogan, All Ready, Subterfuge. Hazlett Memorial Plate, of SOOsovs. One mile.—Koesian, Robert Bell, Fiery Cross, Royal Star, Kilmeedy, Winter Cherry, Rose Pink, Chortle, Marsa, Mohawk, Kauwhero, Aycliffe, Hot Air, Wardancer, Kilboyne, Kilbrogan. Hopeful Handicap, of 150sovs. Five furlongs.—Torfreda, Caverock, Paladium, Slavish, Punka, Heathercote, Lionskin, Preface, Anconia, Oanamana, Thistle Crown, Bondage, Scornful.

Flying Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs. —Robert Bell, Killjoy, Post Haste, Margerine, Sir Malt, Kilmeedy, Phil May, Battle Eve, Gamecock, The White King, Hornbeam, Triple Entente, Speedometer, Spectual, Helicon, Glensponse, Kilkee, Kilboyne, Benzowen, Borodino, Benefit, , Mohawk, Golden King, Redshire, Disdainful, Rokelaine, Mertoh, Achilledes, Belair. Waihola Handicap, of lOOso'vs. Six furHaste, Majestikbff, Royal Star, 'Jacob, Love Token, Phil May, Thestius, Erroneous, Red River, Arihia, Placid, Kilkee, Samiel, Revolution, Adjustment, Golden Prince, Mortham, All Rain, Red Tape, Rokelaine, itoaevear, Little Willie, Lady Rupee, Take Down, London, Barley Rigs, Belair. Abbotsford Welter Handicap, of loOsovs. Seven furlongs. —Probation, Thaddeous, Comely, Majestikoff, Aerial, Point Blank, Sir Malt, Killard, Hylans, Battle Eye, Thestius, Ogier, Hornbeami, Spectual, Helicon, Multoe, Kilkoe, Awahou, Bon, Micky Free, Borodino, Warhawk, Special Order, Aycliffe, Hot Air, Redshire, Redowa,, Polonius, Merton, Achilledes, King Star, Ascalaphus, Spangle, Briar Patch, Kilbrogan, All Ready, Subterfuge. After declaration of forfeit the following remain in Champagne Stakes, of 350sovs. Six" furlongs:—R. Acton Adams's br f Lisp by Demosthenes —Savanna, b g Stirrup Cup by Rokeby—Tea Cup; G. D. Greenwood's br f Afterglow by Demosthenes— Sunglow; J. B. Reid's b f Punka by . Cooltrim —Drowsy; W. A. Nicholls's ch f Canamana by Menchikofl —Kamsin; Sir G. Clifford's b c Long Range by Antagonist—Telescope, ch c Heathercote by Boniform —Heather Brae, br f Counterscarp by Antagonist—Countermine, b f Lionskin by Kilbroney—Counterfeit; H. Whitney's br g Preface by Achilles—Prelusive; G. G. Dalgetty's ch g Scornful by Bonny Glen— Lady Disdain; H. Friedlander's b g Preludium by Achilles—Prelude, br g Caverock by Rokeby—Madder; Captain J. S Barrett's ch f Bondage by Boniform—Portland Lass. TAKAPUNA ACCEPTANCES. Orewa Hurdles. One mile and three-quar-ters.— Gluepot 10.12, Glendalough 10.12, Tenacious 10.10, Takanini 10.10/ Te Onga 10.4, Crispeen 9.6, Spalperion 9.5, Ulster 9.0, Celt 9.0. Hauraki Hurdles. One mile and a-half. — Ditto 9.13, Plenipotent 9.10, Polthogue 9.5, Larry 9.5, Captain Lock 9.0, Prosper 9.0, Surrey Park 9.0, Sylvan Knight 9.0, John Bunny 9.0, Wartime 9.0, The Channel 9.0. Takapuna- Cup. One mile and a-half. — Polyclamon 8.13, Mullingar 8.9, Cynic 8.7, Uncle. Ned 8.4, Colonel Soult 8.4, Lord Kenil■worth 8.0, British Arch 7.4, Lady Penury 7.9, Housewife 7.7, White Blaze 7.5, Sir Ralph 7.1, Glenopal 7.0, Royal Irish 6.12, Signo 6.7, Lady Energy 6.7. Trial Handicap. One mile and a furlong. —Mangamohe 9.4, Sleepy Jack 8.9, Keystone 8.5, Novation 8.5, Mentmore 8.4, Pre-eminent 8.1, Step 7.10, Carmen 7.8, Sylvan 7.8, .White Sox 7.6, New Zealand 7.6, Paiaka 7.6, Larry 7.6, Sylviaroa 7.6, Ma Copper 7.4, Hibernia 7.0, Rock Diamond 7.0, Rosori 7.0. Calliope Handicap. Five furlongs.—Spanner .8.8, Hineamaru 8.6, Shining Light 8.4, Canyonette 7.11, Silver' Link 7.10, Kawaha 7.5, King Abbey 7.5, Tainiai 7.3, Aircraft 7.2, Aroh Lassie 7.2, Principal Lady 7.0, Heseip 7.0, Sugaxworks 6.12. Stewards' Handicap. Six field 9.13, Rekanui 8.12, Lightning 8.6, Housewife 8.4, Waiuta 8.2, Lord Kenilworth 8.2, Fabriquette 8.2, King Lupin 7.13, Fionnuala 7.13, Cardrona 7.12, Munster 7.11, Kitty Bellairs 7.5, Loyal Arch 6.12, MossnvAn 6.12, Coleraino 6.10, Kathlin 6.7. Zeaiandia Handicap. Seven furlongs Lightning 8.12, Rebel 8.10. Whit© Blaze" 8.9, Waiuta 8.8, Tepapapa 8.6, Tatterly 8.6, Cardrona 8.4, Munster 8.3, An.-ilogue 8.2, Jack Delaval 7.11, Stilts 7.10, Alf Delaval 7.6, Pendoon 7.6, Rockfield 7.6, Royal Rufus 7.4, Soultane 6.11 Lady Glen 6.11, Miltonio 6.11. Ferry Handicap. Five furlongs.—All Talk 9.6, Mentmoro 8.7, Sylvasco 8.3, Revenue 8.2, Carmen 7.11, Sylvia 7.11. Cabnllero 7.9, White Sox 7.9, Proxfield 7.9, Don Patch 7.9, Folly gelding 7.9, Lady Wynn 7.9, Lansonnor 7.9, Sans Gene- 7.9, Cherry Row 7.9, Monotonia 7.9, Cordite 7.9, Orpheum -7.9, Silver Lodge 7.4, Runaway 7.4, Gold Kip 7.4, Rososi 7.4, Monotour 7.4, Glen Crispeen 7.4, Mies Leslie 7.4, Lady Bruce 7.4, Poi 7.4, Lady Lyddite 7.4, Whitford Bell 7.4, Kidderminster 7.4. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. The following nominations have beon received for the New Zealand Sapling Stokes to be run at the club's Winter Meeting in June, 1919:—(Mr T. Logan's colt (Brent Locanda —Mambrino King, mare); Messrs Bissett and Deegan's filly (Logan Pointer—Mevce); Mr E. E. Le Fievre's filly (Nelson Bingen—Muriel Dil-

Ion); filly (Nelson Bingen—Wallace L. maro) ; gelding (Huia Dillon—Unknown); filly (Huia Dillon—Bingcn mare); Mr J. Davison's filly (Calm—Trie Gift); Mr W. F. Magson's filly (Calm— Betty Martin); Mr W. H. Robins' colt (Logan Pomtcr—lvy Dillon): Mr P. J. Keller's colt (Brent Loeanda—Alico Maud)} Mr J. Flemings filly (Imperial Junior—Grace Darlington); Mr A. J. Wilson's filly (Calm— Blaok Cove, maro); Mrs E. Blair's filly (Petereta —Sylvie); Mr P. H. Robson'a colt (Harold Dillon—Thresher); Mr N. L. Price's colt (Wildwood Junior—Kola Nut); Mr 11. Mortons (Wildwood Junior—Lincoln Yet mare); Mr J. Bryce's (Wildwood Junior—Jelly Lind; ■ (King Cole— Archangel); Mr A. W. Chmnery s filly (O.Y.M.—Son of a Gun mare); Mr H. N. Wick's gelding (Franzie —Lady Richmond); Mr F. D. Jones's gelding (Logan Pointer Electioneer mare); Mr E. F. Blakely's colt (Russel Patch—Maggie Dale); filly (Russel PatchNomination); oolt (Russel Patch—Maggie D); colt (Wildwood Junior—Frances); colt (Wildwood Junior—Perola); filly (El Carbine—Novelty)'; Mr G. Cormack'a filly (Diadem—Black Angel); Mr R. J. Munro's oolt (Driftwood—Lincoln Yet, mare); Mr G. 8.. Ferguson's colt (Logan PointerBequest); Mr H. W. Kitchingham's colt (O.Y.M.— Royal Money); filly (CapitalistAtlanta) ; Mr R. E. Hall's colt (O.Y.M.— Cappadocia); colt (O.Y.M.—Henrietta); filly (Lorenzo Tod—Berlin, mare); Mr J. Thomson's filly (Logan Pointer—Bribery, marejj Mr H- F. Nicholl's filly (Logan Pointer—Gianella); filly (St. Swithin— Lady Cherry); filly (St. Swithin—Brown Empress); gelding (St. Swithin—Wild flower); Mr J. Hcseltine's gelding (Denver Huon—Lilywood); Mr W. M'Tigue's colt (General Mac—Mambrino King, mare); Mr A. O. Watson's filly (Logan Pointer— Milda); Mr F. E. Jones's (O.Y.M.—Dollar Princess) J Mr J. Annett's filly (Lord Chancellor—Music); Mr W. E. Simes's gelding (Logan Pointer—Hoax); Mr H. Paterson's colt (Wildwood Junior- —The Broncho); Mr J. Fleming's filly mare); Mr M. Edwards's filly (Denver Huon—Bula G); Mr D. M'Clure's filly (Logan Pointer—Rothschild, mare); Mr F. Thomas's filly (Quincey—Royal Blue); Mr R, M'Millan's colt (Petereta—Miss Youngly); colt (Brent Loeanda —Sadie Dillon); Mr H. Ellaway's filly (Logan PointerLady Linton); filly (Van Coronado —Alice Wood); Mr W. Kerr's colt (Wildwood Junior —Imperialeen); colt (Wildwood Junior —Daphne Dillon); colt (Wildwood JuniorWattle) ; colt (Logan Pointer —Thelma); filly (Logan Pointer —Marie Corellie); filly (Wildwood Junior—Elsie W); Mr F. Unwin's colt (Wildwood Junior —Dorrie Blaok); Mr E. L. Barnes's filly (Logan Pointer —Cameos); Mr F. Bebbington's filly (El Carbine—Manuka); Mr C. Hammond's filly (Bridgewood—C'oralwyn); Mr A. J. Tutton's colt (Logan Pointer —Miramar); Mr J. Todd's filly (F.E. Bells—Haiwathia); Mr F. Hickinbotton's filly (Driftwood — Esma); colt (Huon Drift—Blue Rose) ; Mrs M. M. Duncan's filly (Logan Pointer —> Sal Taskerj; filly (Logan Pointer—Lady Derby); filly (Logan Pointer —Vanquish); filly (Petereta —Runaway) ; colt (Logan Pointer—Ma-belle); Mr G. Bull's filly (Huon Drift —Lady Wallace); Mr J. Farrell's filly (Brent Loeanda —Innisfail); Mr G. Berry, junior's colt (Logan Pointer —Dorothy D.); Mr D. J. Clark's colt (Denver Huon—Lady Rattoo) ; Mr W. Eddy's filly (Logan Pointer —Scudo); Mr A. D. Hamilton's fillv (O. Y.M.— Sweet Agnes); Mr J. M'Donnell's filly (Wildwood Junior—Silver Princess); Mr" W. J. filly (Logan Pointer —Curfew Bell); Mr C. *Bellingham's colt (Petereta—Rcisotta? ; Mr W. T. Lowe's colt (Woodchild —Wildwood Junior, mare); Mr W. Orange's filly (Petereta —Monica) ; Mr J, Smith's colt (Brent Loeanda —Alice Wood); Mr A. Drummond's colt (Wildwood Junior —Prince Imperial, mare); Mr T. Quaid's filly (Logan Pointer—Omy) ; Mr H. W. Norman's filly (Wildwood Junior— Rosio D); Mr O. Wheeler's filly (Diadem —lmperial Nell) ; Mr J. Brankin's gelding (Woodburn Chief—Baltileen)'; Mr W. H. Knox's gelding (St. Swithin—Princess Minnie); Mr R. M'Donnell's colt (Wildwood Junior— : Aileen. "canterbury jockey club. I MIDDLE PARK PLATE. CHRISTCHURCH, January 18. After the declaration of forfeits, the jollying remain in the Canterbury Jockey Club's Middle Bark Plate:—Almoner, Cyrisian, Long Range, Heathercote, Lionskin, Counterscarp, Oanamana, Ereus, Afterglow, Oratress, Amberine, Karo, Preface, Bondage, Mbxtham, Royal Academy.