AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3467, 24 August 1920, Page 41

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

By TRIGGER. The programme issued by the Auckland Raging Club for- the. coming _ season is easily a record for the Dominion. The total amount of stake money .allotted, £61,050, shows tin increase of £11,600 on last year's total, the ohief items being t Auckland Cup 3000sovs, 'Racing Club Handicap 30i)09ovs, Great Northern Hurdles and Steeplechase*. 2COOsovs each, Mitchelson Cup, Railway Handicap, Easter Handicap, Autumn Handicap 14O0sovs each, Islington Plate, Newmarket Handicap, King George Handicap, and York Welter lOCOsovs each. With no race on the programme carrying a stake less than 4'oosovs, all classes have been well catered for, The performances of the Ellerslie-trairied division at the. National was disappointing, Kauri King and Oakleigh being the only ones to catch the judge's eye. Evidently ago is beginning to have its effects on Waimai. To go through the National meeting without picking Up_ any stake m,oney does not place him. in a favourable light. The Marion Spring meeting did not receive much attention from local owners, only 11 horses being nominated. When travelling is so / expensive, a one-day fixture does not offer much inducement.

Forward Lady and Bitholia will probably make the trip. Both are in good form. The former should make a- good showing in the Hack Hurdles.

Mill o' Gowrie and Rekanui figure in flat events at Marion. Both were good performers on the flat before, being put to hurdle racing. If Te Oro is taken to Morton he should keep the opposition busy in the leading event hi which he has been awarded 7.3. RAG! ft G IN NEW ZEALAND. CHRISTCHUROH TROTS. CHiUSTOHURCH, August IG. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's August meeting was concluded to-day in fine, tnjt cold "weather. The track wa3 heavy.. The to'talisator investment were £G3,038 10s, making a total for the meeting of £159,395, as against £135,117 10s last year. Results:— MIDWINTER HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Merry Bingen, Bseo (J. M'Lennan), 1; Succory, 3sec, 2; Patard, 7sec, S. Also started: Mushroom scr, Marama Girl osec, Parkfield ssec, Ben Bell ssec, Chub ssec, T e Kulti 6sec, Sally Dillon ssec, Marva'lo 7sec, Lady Linwood Bsec, Moving Picture Bsec. Won by four lengths; six lengths between second and third. Time, 4mln 4sec.

LIG-HTN CNG HANDICAP (in saddle), of 350sovs. One mile.—Rorke's - Drift 3sec (F. E. Jones), 1; Joyful, 4sec, 2; Matty's Boy, 3sec, 3. Also started: Lord Minto ecr, Huon Patch Isec, Minston 2sec, Strategy 2sec, Nancy Stair 2sec, Retreat 3sec, Xavier 3sec, Trooper Dillon 3sec, Ariadne 3sec, Our Chum Ssec, Asturio Bsec, Tamarisk Ssec, Frank Tracey 3sec, Bundong 4seo. Won by a length; a head between second and third. Time, 2min 18 l-ssec. NATIONAL CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of lOOOsovs. Two miles.—Author Dillon, tecr (B. Jarden), 1; Emilius, Bsec, 2; Sherwood, 6sec, 3. Also . started:- Albert Cling 7seo, Trix Pointer 7sec, General Link ssec, Moneymaker- Bsec, Rangitata Lass lOsec. Won by a head; four lengths between second and third. Time, ' 4min 37 4-ssec.

FEDERAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 300sovs. One mile five furlongs.—Legacy, 2seo (J. M'Lennan), 1; All Bell, lsec, 2; The Whip, Ssec, 3. Also ran: Sympathy .scr, Dillon Mfaid 3sec, Pleasant. Mount 4sec, Goldstream 3seo, Ramitiari 3sec, Greta Ssec Marie Lloyd 4see, Peter Mac 4sec. Won by two lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 54 2-ssec. HBA.TIICOTE HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs. . One mile and. a-quarter.—Onyx, 9seo (J. Messervey), 1; Peter King, 7sec, 2; Copa De Ora Junior, 6sec, 3. Also ran: Dohaldina scr, Saint's Bell 2sec, Cammie Gsec, Dandy Rose Bsec, Loganwood 9sec, Charms Rsec. Won by two 'lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 59 2-ssec. ' ALDINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), 500 sovs. Two miles.—Bluewcod-, 16sec (Bryce), 1; Reta Peter, scr, 2; Whispering Willie. 2sec, 3. Also, ran: Theseus lOsec, King Capitalist lOsec, Electrocute 14sec, Marietta 16sec, Billy Parole 16sec. . Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 47 l-sseo.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sors. Two miles. —Sympathy, 3sec- (H. Frost), 1; Asturio, 2sec, 2; Silver Nut, lsec, 3. Also ran: Eangitata" Lass 2sec, Emperor' 3sec, Paul Dufau'lt 3sec, Partner 3seo, Irvar 4sec. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 44sec. PAKE WELL HANDICAP (in harness). One mile and a-quarter. —Chid, 2sec (Bryce, jun.), 1; Albert Cling, scr, 2; All 8011, 3seq, 3. Also ran: Sherwood, lsec, Maoriland 2sec, Nancy Stair 2see, Hall Junior 2, Borke's Drift 3sec, Birdwood 3seo, Eamiatiari 'lsec. Won by two lengths; the same distance between second and third. Time, 2min 51 2-Ssec. RACING Ift AUSTRALIA. AUSTRALIAN RACING. MELBOURNE, August 22. The August Steeplechase resulted as follows : Doiran 1, Dr James 2, Lumut 3. Won by eight lengths. Time, 4min B*sec. ADELAIDE, August 22. The Adelaide Grand National Hurdle Race re-, suited as ' follows:—Stagefright 1,« Sandrige 2, Mount Miltsln 3. Won by four lengths. Time, smin 46sec. The Adelaide Guineas resulted: Hesso 1, Refraction 2, Earl Simon 3. Won by a length. Time,: lmin 42iscc. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. NEW ZEALAND CUP NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the New Zealand Cup, run on November 6: — Amythns, Admyra, Athens 11, Priiitemps, Missland, Silent King, Imaribbon. Susanof, Cashmere, Delight, Risingham, Parorangi, Blackhead, Glencanriy, Bonnie Maid, Arch Balute, Rose Wreath, Affectation, Snub, Rebuff, Tenterfield, Bonnie 'Heather, Hetaua, Chaeronia, Royal Star, Rose Pink, Motuihi, Dusky Eve, Marc Anthony, Jock, Bengeroop, Vagabond," Gasbag, Kilrush, Counter Attack, Askari, Kilgour, Esperance, Adopted, Oratress, Moutoa Ivanova, Right and Left, Starland, Jack Symons, Walton, Radial, Bondage, Nightraider, Johnny Walker, Warlike, Samovar, Battle Song, Nobleman, Windermere. MARTON HANDICAPS. Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half. —Sweet Tipperary 11.2, Orleans 10.7, Pretty Bobby 10.7, Otauru Kid. 10. G, Po'lthoguo 10.5, Risingham 10.2, Utuwai 9.13, Retard 9.13. Master Boris 9.13, Forward Lady 9.13, Papanui 9.12, Royal Park 9.11, Pawereweve 9.9, Sail Home 9.8, Te Toa 9.8, Vacuum 9.7,' Hyginas 9.6, Revocation 9.4, Applaud 9.3, Tornea 9.0, Diamond Nap 9.0, Hypothesis 9.0; Orane 9.0, Mead 9.0, Pupil 9.0, Lonaio 0.0, Mick 9.0, Mavmorn 9.0, Hiratenga 9.0, Warning 9.0. Hack ' Steeplechase. Two miles.—BUl 11.4, Ngakanui 11.4, Pawerewere 11.3, Slumfx 10.10, Mattock 10.8, Ratana 10. G, Royal Park 10.6, Dunrobin 10.3, Totara Jack 10.0, Vacuum 10.0, Sail Home 6.11, Kurnalpi 9.9, Parawanui 0.7, Applaud 9.7, Fandringham 9.7, Tornea 9.7, Hard Labour 9.7, Jackaranda 9.7. Yucatan 9.7, Motokio 9.7, Otto 9.7, Mead 9.7, Combustion 9.7. Lonato 9.7, Khatmandhu 9.7, Nicomnr 9.7, Captain Black 0.7 The Trucker 9.7, Pnpatcro 9.7, Forelight 9.7, Three Be'lls 9.7. •

Morton Handicap. One mile and Marqueteur 9.9 j Affectation 8.13, Depredation 8.7, All Ovef B.B* Athens II 8.3, Mill O 1 Gowrie, 7.12!

Rlslnghaui 7.11, Royal Exohange 7.8, Rose Queen 7.5, Sir Fanciful 7.5, Te Ore 7.3, Simon 7.3, Zola 7.2, Penury Rose 7.2, Raiiand 7.0, Sweet Tipperary 7.0, Classification 7.0, Piro Piro 7.0. Rangttikei Steeplechase. Three mile?. —Foeman 11.1,0, Qladful 11.8, Wlrokino 10.11, Polthogue 10.6, Ormesby 10.0, Gaekwar 9.12, Ngakanul 9.11, Tirau 9.9, Tareru 8.9, Jaokaranda 9.7, Mattock 9.7, Combustion 9.7, Nicomar 9.7, Kurnalpi 9.?..

Electrig Handicap,' Sis; furlongs.—Nursing Sister 9.7, Gasbag 0.5, Bonny Briar 9.0, Tenterfield 8.18, Bitholia 8.11, Ooolpan 8.6, Ngata 8.6, Sea Poaul ■ 8.4, Crucelle 8.1, Stutter 7.12, Flight Commander 7.13, Pure Laziness 7.11, Askari 7.8, Farce 7.7, Mis£ Lore 7.6, Lady Timas'ol 7.5, Catalini 7.4, Jottna 7.3, Wai'rawee 7.2, Malingerer f.O, Merveille f.O, Sir Wai 7.0, Alloa Montrose 7.0, Independence 7.0. Tlora, 7.0, Hankins 7.0, Wawata 7.6, Gay Lady 7.6, Miss Elra 7.6, Country Air 7.0, Te*Maire 7.0, Railway Handicap. Six furlongs,—Vagabond 9.5, SlmOnides 8,6, Lingerie 8.8, Golden Bubble 8.7, Rose Wreath 8.6, Rekanui 8.1, Athens II 6.0, Ruddy 8.0, Roval Exchange 7.13, Raceful 7.12, Matntna 7.9, "Demand 7.8, Kipling 7.8, Nursing Sister 7.8, Riouse 7.8, Tiranga 7.2, Qarmel Arch 7.0, Pure Laziness 7.0, Kilgour 7.0. Tirana 7.0.

Tutaenui Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Molyneaux 10.10, feanacre 10.0, Retard 10.0, Bitholia 9.10, Ngata 9.3, gea Foam 9.4, Utuwai 9.4, Revocation 9.0, Crucelle 9.6, Piro Piro 8.12, Isobel 8.12, Papanui 8.12, Rebuff 8.12, Farce 8.6, Some Fashion 8,8, Prodigal 8.6, Catalini 8.4, Sling Camp 8.4, Whizz Bang 8.8, Master Curran 8.2, Coral Queen 8.2, May Morn 8.2, Warrawee 8.2, Kunalto 8.0, Regard 8.0, Lockson 8.0, Rangiata h.O, Whetoke 8.0, Pupil 8.0, Grange 8.0, Wawata 'B.O, Elderholm 8.0, Hypothesis 8.0, Alice Montrose 8.0, War Nurse 8.0, Elegant 8.0, Dud 8.0, Water Call 8.0, Torokaha 8.0, Maniahere 8.6, Mick 8.6, independence 8.0, Pakoraka 8.0. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT CLUB ACCEPTANCES. Hunters' Flat Handicap. One mile and a-quarter. —Butana 12.9, Royal Park 12.0, Prince Paul 11.2, Legato 10.12, Tirau 10.10, Enoircle 10.9, Lock-son 10.9, Haukino 10.9,; Zimmer 10.9, Wangawai 10.9, Husbandman gelding 10.9, Cordon 10.7, Warning 10.7. Urenui Hack Handicaji. Six furlongs.—Scrap o' Paper 11.10, Hallow 10.6, Kaerao 10.2, Big Push IC.O, Empyrean 9.13, Pure Laziness 9.11, Piropiro 9.11, Quini'ro 9.9, Costal Palace 9.4, Master Ourran 9.3, Warrawee 9.2, .Independence 9.6, Grab 9.0, Advancer 9.0, Amber Tip 3 9.0, Hypothesis 9.0, Gay Lady 9.0, Festiue 9.0. Ladies' Bracelet Steepleohnse. Two miles.To Toa 11.12, Applaud 11.8, Ternea 10.10, Prince Paul 10.7, Cordon 10.0, Jet Black 10.0, Glenavon ■IO,O, St. Bela 1010, mare 10.0, Glen Paul 10.0. Grand Parade 10.0, Captain Black 10.0, Mar.ere 10.0, Wee Paul 10.6, Stratford Handicap. Six furlongs.—Simonldes 11.5, Depredation 10.11, Glenroy 10.8, Income 10.4, Scrap o' Paper 10.2, Egmont Park 9.12, Oarmel Arch 9.5, Tirana 9.2, Hori 9.0, Otter 9.0. North Taranaki Hunt Cup. Three miles.— Camp Guard 11.10, Kurnalpi 11.8, Sandrmgham 11.5, Patnriki 10.7, Papatere 10.7, Argo 10.7, Wee Paul 10.7, Whakamoa 10.7, Guianforte gelding 10.7. Waihi Hack, Handicap. Seven fur'longs.— Voluble 10.8, Hallow 10.6, Kareao 10.0, Piropiro 0.12, Mimiri 0.8, Quiniro 9.8, Army Service 9.7, Guianforrn 9.2, Warrawee 9.2, Riki 9.0, Alice 9.0, Montrose 9.0, Haukino 9.0, Zimmer 9.0, Lochson 9.0, Stelpaul 9.6, Independence 9.0. Lepperton Hunters' Hurdles. One mile and ahalf.—Rntana 11.2, Royal Park 10.11, Tirau 9.9, Cheddar 9.9, Tornea 9.8", White Ranger 9.6, Prince Paul 9.5, Cordon 9.2, Grand Parade 9.0, Captain Black 9.0, Encircle 9.0, Warning 9.0, Guianforte gelding 9.0, Larry 9.0, St. Bela 9.0, Wangawai 9.0, Jet Black 9.0, Argo 9.0;. Opunake Haok Sourry. Five furlongs. All 9st. —Dignity, Malingerer, Guirution, Country Air, Little Ann, Advancer, Amb<r Tips, Hypothesis, Husbandry,. Walthea, Gay Lady, War Nurse, Torokaha, Watercall, Mbllynogue, Prodigal, Catalini, Stork, Reretoa, Legato, Stel Paul, Kickapoo, Husbandman, Polycaste filly, Clem. D.J.C. COMMITTEE. . The monthly, meeting of the D.J.C. • Committee was held on Thursday afternoon; present—Messrs L. C. Hazlett (in the chair), J. Smith, J. Gow, P. Miller, J. W. Thomson, W. J. Coughlan, E. 11. Lough, and W. H. L. Christie. The Programme Committee - submitted its report, showing an increase of £1825 in stakes for next season; also that in future the classic races, the M'Lean Stakes, Champagne Stakes, and Dunedin Guineas, will be increased from £SOO to £750 eaoh. —The report was adopted. The Otago Hunt Club applied for the use of the course for ite race meeting on October SO.— Granted. M. H. Dawson's tender for conditional licensed booths at the spring meeting was acoepted. J. B. Neave (trainer) was fined £5 for taking a motor car on to the course and refusing to remove it when requested to do so by the caretaker. It was decided to vote £75 as special prizes for jumping and. steeplechase events at the Otago A. and P. Society's Summer Show, on the same conditions as last year. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUCKLAND, August 17. The Auckland Racing Club Stakes for the coming season total £61,050, an increase of £II,OOO compared with last season. The stakes for the Great Northern Hurdles and the Steeples are each increased to £2OOO. The Great Northern Derby (1922-23) is increased to £2500. The stakes for all standard weight-for-age races have been raised to £IOOO. Fixed penalties have been abolished, and rehandicapping adopted. FORBURY TROTTING CLU3. The following have been proposed for office at the annual meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club, to be held on August 31:—President, Mr G. Hodges; vice-president, Mr T. Elliott; committee—Messrs H. T. Andrews, H. J. Gourley, B. S. Irwin, and J. M. Samson. As there are not more than the required-, number they will be declared duly elected.