AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3542, 31 January 1922, Page 40

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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The victory of Insurrection in the Wellington Cup was well received locally. The Kilbroney gelding was unfortunate in not winning one • of the principal events at Elierslie. A win for Ilia popular ownertrainer was not out of its turn. Raceful was the only Ellerslie-trained horse competing at Wellington, a victory in the January Welter coming his way. Mr IF. Loomb has taken Perfect Day, Royal Blood, Rippling, and Persian King to the Gisborne meeting. The team should pick up some of the stake money. On the concluding day of the A.R.C. Summer meeting Perfect Day finished third to Boomerday and Mangamahoe in the Grandstand Handicap, of one mile and a-quarter. The G-usanforte gelding is meeting a weaker field in the Gisborne Cup. On her running at Elierslie Crosswords will be bandy in the hurdle events. Though she failed to pick up a stake at Elierslie, -Black Lace was galloping very well on the track, and may do better at Gisborne. Mr J. Kemp has two promising ones in Jolly Gay and Lady Merriwee, The former shows a lot of _ pace on the track. The latter is a half-sister to Miss Muriel. R. B. Brown is handling- a good-looking colt by Egypt—■ All’s Well. The youngster should be useful later on. Sir Otway, the two-year-old full broth.r to Surveyor, is shaping better on the track. Blue Cross is. one of the active brigade at Elierslie. The Marble Arch gelding looks well after his spell, and will soon be ready to race. Sussex and Royal Fancy have joined F. Gilchrist’s team. The latter has been boomed for some time, but has yet !o win a race. Canowindra has not been in work long, but brought off a surprise victory in the Kawakawa Cup last week returning a long price. The Australian-bred gelding was unlucky last season, filling a minor place in several important events,

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

WELLINGTON RACES. Second Day—Monday, January 23. The second day of the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting was held in fine weather on a splendid track. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator handled £76,698, as compared with £102,783 last year —a decrease of £26,085. There was excellent racing throughout. Insurrection, though carrying an ex ra 3tone as a result of winning the Cup, annexed the big handicap in the good tune of 2min 19sec. Pluto put up a fine performance by winning the Metropolitan Handicap in lmin 11sec. The Douro Cup was won in the easiest possible manner by Whipping Boy. Results : MUNGAROA JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, of SSOsovs. One mile and a-half.— Royal Gift, 10.4 (Cairns), 1; Sir Roseberry, 9.7 (Kaan), 2; Explorer, 11.0 (V. S. Reid), 3. Also ran: Hyttus, Kyoto, and Mandrake. Won by a head, half a leng-th between second and third. Time, 2min 32sec. JANUARY WELTER HANDICAP, of 500sovs. One mile. —Ra-ceiul, 9.2 (Buchanan), 1; Martian Miss, 7.7 (A. Dixon), 2; Crucelle, 8.3 (It. Reed), 3. Also rail: The Speaker, Callaghan, General Advance, Amber Tips, Halifax, Borealis/ Nursing Sister, Princess Pat. Matatua,, Mak'ere. Won by half a length, one length between second and third. Time, lmin 39Jsec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 650sovs. Five furlongs.—Killashandra, 7.10 (A. Reed), 1; Bumptious, 8.3 (Barry), 2; Mountain Lion, 9.1 (R. Reed), 3. Also ran: The Emperor and Ares (coupled). Won by a length. Time, 59 4-ssec. MAIDEN PLATE, of 350sovs. Seven furlongs. All 8 stone. —Angelo (11. Young), 1; Wheatfield (A. Reed), 2; Mark Time (J. Barry); 3. Also ran: Haeremoana, Lady Waimangu, Pam, Password, Rimutaka, Redjogue, Vindictive, Warpath, Zero Hour. Won by a bead, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 27sec. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile and three furlongs. Insurrection, 8.0 (A. Reed) ...... 1 Rude, 8.11 (N. W. Carter) 2 Sycorax, 7.3 (H. Dunn) 3 Also ran: Vespucci, Silent King, Esperunee, Songbird, Martial Dawn, Askari (car. 6.12). Won by half a length, one length between second and third. Time, 2min 19see. There was a good dispatch, Songbird taking the lead, followed by Rude and Vespucci. Songbird kept to the front till the straight, where Sycorax and Askari moved up. Insurrection then showed up, but Vespucci fell away in the straight. Here Esperanee and Martial Dawn showed up, but Insurrection finished fast, nad won by half a length from Rude, Sycorax being a fair third, and Martial Dawn fourth. DOURO CUP, Of 750SOVS. One mile. Whipping Boy, 7.5 (A. Dixon) .. 1 All Cerise, 7.0 (H. Wheeler) .. .. 2 Vasilkov, 8.3 (R. Reed) 3 Also*ran: Tribouiet, Lady Kotiripi, Helen Rufus, Scion, Gamboola, Lord Desmond, E-disndale, Blissfulness, Maropa, Liqueur, Dissertation. Won by four lengths, the third horse was close up. Time, lmin 40see. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, Of 700sovs. Six furlongs. Pluto, 8.9 (G. Young) 1 Affectation, 9.4 (R. Bagby) .. .. + Anomaly, 8.10 (J. O’Shea) t Also ran: Mustard Pot, Blackmail, Astinome, Birkie, Mantua, Quest. Won by a head, a- fair fourth. Time, lmin llsec. CAMP HANDICAP, of 350sovs. Six furlongs.—Bodyguard, 7.12 (A. Dixon), 1; Passionless, 8.10 (C. Emerson', 2; Fabrinade, 8.0 (J. Barry), 3. Also ran: The Reaver, Bestir, Jackaroo (car. 7.12), Mockery, Rose of Athens, Mountain Peer, Island Lady, and Ben. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 12 l-ssee. Third Day—Wednesday, January 23. The concluding day of the Wellington summer meeting was held in beautiful weather, there being a large attendance. The totalizator handled £66,034, compared with £83,124 for the third day last year. The total for the meeting is £202,435 10s, compared with £257,141 last year. Results: WALLACEVILLE JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, of 350sovs. • One mile. —Sir Roseberry, 9.10 (Kaan), 1; Explorer, 11.0, 2; Wamba, 10.0, 3. Also started: Hyttus, Royal Gift, Pariforrn, and Gold Problem. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 41 l-ssee. WATERLOO STAKES, Of 75-Osovs. W.f.a. Six furlongs. The Hawk (Reed) 1 Thespian ••• 2 Solfanello 3 The only starters. Won easily by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 9 4-ssec —an Australasian record. HOPEFUL STAKES, of SBOsoxs. Five furlongs.—Mountain Lion, 9.0 (Reed), 1; April Folly, 8.0, 2; The Emperor, 8.12, 3. Also started: The Shag, Bonnie Nurse, Dereloude, Waetea, and The Stream. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 59 '2-ssee. MELROSE HANDICAP, of SSOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Bodyguard, car. 8.4 (Dixon), 1; Whipping Boy, 8.10, 2; Redlogue, 7.2, 3. Also started: Helen Rufus, Wheatfield, All Cerise, Blissfulness, Birkenella, Vindictive, Pam, Liqueur, end Maropa. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 26sec. SUMMER HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile. Songbird, 6.10 (Peart) 1 Kinsem, 8.4 2 Printemps, 6.7 3 Also started: Affectation, Vespucci, Dainty Step, Raceful, Mustard Pot, The Speaker, Askari, Maker®, and Amber Tips. Won by half a head, two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 38sec. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 700sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Crucelle, car. 7.6 J (G. C. Young), 1; Princess Pat, 6.7, 2; Egotism, 8.1, 3. Also started: Paoanui, Sycorax, General Advance, Silent King, Martial Dawn, Esperance, Halifax, and Bagdad. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 7 1-5-se-c. CITY HANDICAP, of GOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Anomaly, 8.13 (J. O’Shea), 1; Celniisia, 7.'2, 2; Mantua, car. 6.10, 3. Also starteu: Stinfiy Horner, Blackmail, .Agtinome, Birkie, Capping Day, and Quest, won Try two and a-half lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 10 4-ssec. KAI TO ICE HANDICAP, of SSOsovs. Five furlong®.—Passionless, 9.0 (Emerson), 1; Dissertation, car. 6.11, 2; Tribouiet, 9.0, 3. Also started: Chant Royal, Bestir, Lady Kotiripo, Fabrinade, Rose of Athens, Doucement, Gift, Rosctj Mountain Peer, Basso,

Merry Tiff, and Haeremoana. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, 59 4-ssec. A PROTEST DISMISSED. After the Consolation Handicap on Wednesday an inquiry was held into the handling of Egotism. The Judicial Committee, while not satisfied with G. Young’s ridmg, decided to take no action as it considered that it was quite possible that the carrying of the starting tapes round the course by the winner, Crucelle, might have interfered with, the field. A protest entered by Mr M’Kenzie, the owner of Meresonta, was dismissed as the stewards failed to find that interference had taken place. An inquiry was held into the cause of St. Augustus’s fall in the Ruapehu Handicap. The stewards found that the evidence pointed to the fact that the horse got on the heels of the horse in front. It was decided to recommend the stewards not to accept entries for this horse in future, as it is subject to fits of staggei-3. FOXTON RACES. Second Day—Monday, January 23. Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the second day of the Foxton meeting. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £21,477, making a total of £39,887 for the meeting, as compared with £68,’731 last year—a decrease of £28,844. ResultsPAIAKA HACK HURDLES. One mile and a-half and 100 yards.—Pariforrn, 10.8 (M’Seveny), 1; Battle Song, 10.11, 2; Rowan, 5.0, 3. Also started: Temaire 10.6, Gold Problem 9.13, Bairnsdale 9.11, Demade-s 8.0, Oakrose 9.0, Ah. Fu 9.0, Pitt-swort-h 9.0, Hukaroa 9.0, Tepei 9.0. Wen by half a length, ivith the third horse a similar distance away. Time, 2min 56sec. WHIROKINO HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Deucalion, 9.6 (C. Reed), 1; Princess Fran, 9.1, 2; Petunia, 8.2, 3. Also started: Lord Usk 8.1, In the Pink 7.8, Morzqnia 7.7, Golden Foam 6.12. Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, lmin 17sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. One mile and a distance. —Moutoa Ivanova, 6.9 (Anderson), 1; Ngata, 10.1, 2; Kilrusli, 8,9, 3. Also started: Probate 8.7, American Beauty 7.5, War Baby 6.7. Won by three lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 53 4-ssee. MAIDEN HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— All B.lo.—Satin (Gunn), 1; Pleasure, 2; Demoness, 3. Scratched: Golden Heather and Stream. Time, lmin 18 4-ssec. CARNARVON HACK WELTER. One mile and 100 yards.—Pitch Dark, 8.5 (Porter), 1; March On, 8.4, 2; Rada, 7.7. 3. Also started: Warrawee 10.9. Penalty 7.9, Miss Love 7.7, Ctcolwa- 7.7. Won by a head, with a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 50sec. WHARANGI HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Tommy Rot. 8.3 (Con Reed', 1; Ruatara, 8.6, 2; Velociform, 6.7, 3. Waimatoa- 10.8 fell. These were the only starters. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. APPRENTICES’. PLATE. One mile and 100 yards.—Murahi, 8.0 (Pine), 1; Petunia, 8.1, 2: Correspondent, 8.3, 3. Also started: La Paloma. 9.0, Mystico 6.10. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 49aec. MDUTOA WELTER. One mile and 100 yards.—Barleycorn. 8.9 (Porter), 1; Moutoa Ivanova, 8.11, 2; Simon. 8.9, 3. Also started: American Beauty 8.9, Malingerer 7.11, Honey Bee 7.7, Convention 7.7. A great finish, heads separating the placed horses. Time, lmin 48 4-ssec. PAHIATUA RACES. The Pahiatna Club’s annual race meeting was held on the 28th in threatening weather. There was a good attendance, and the course was in excellent order. Th totalisator handled £15,408, as compared with £25,198 last year. inquiry vas held into Godfrey’s handling of Edfendalo ill the Flying Handicap, and before the inquiry was concluded Edendale, with a fresh rider, had won the Konini Handicap. The evidence showed that the owners had backed the horse. The committee expressed dissatisfaction with Godfrey’s handling and gave him a caution. Resuits :—- MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Matareka 1, Merry Day 2, Basso 3. Also started: Magic Star, Potomea, Rimu-ta-ka, Greeia. Won by a good length, dime, lmin 17 4-ssec. COUNTY HACK WELTER. One mile and a distance.—Fera, 8.11, 1; Lady Witehet, 8.3, 2; Royal Gift, 10.1, 3. Scratched: Pitch Dark. Won by a neck. Time. 2min lOseo. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs Rose of Athens, 7.7, 1; Megan, 6.12, 2; Dissertation, 7.4.41. Scratched: Demoness. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15sec. PAHIATUA HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Espera-noe, 7.13, 1; Festivity, 8.4, 2.; Matatua, 7.5, 3. Also started: Printemps, Snub, Convention. Won by a length. Time, 2min llsec. KONINI HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Edendale’, 8.3, 1; Redlogue, 7.3, 2; Kail, 7.12, 3. Also started : Hallowroz, Lady Kotiripo, Submerge, Merry Day. Won by thiee-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 30eec MAKURI HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Doucement, 8.0, 1; Passionless, 8.8, 2; Bestir, 8.13, 3. Scratched: Lacl'y Kotiripo, Comic, In the Pink, Megan, Magic Star, Elmorz, Greeia. Won by half a head. Time, lmin 3sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Waimatoa, 9.5, 1; Barleycorn, 8.4, 2; Kikini, 7.9, 3. -Also started: Wat: Baby, Bonny Briar. W T cn by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Kail, 9.3, 1; Birkenella, 8.10, 2; March On, 8.8, 3. Scratched: Royal Gift, Lord Desmond, Hallowvonia, Haeremoana. Won by a length. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. WINTON TROTS. The Winton Trotting Club’s animal meeting was held on the 28th in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £13,502 10s, as compared with £14,544 10s last year. Results: COMMISSIONERS’ HANDICAP (saddle), of 140sovs. One mile and a-half.—Creekbank, 6see, 1; General Joffre, scr., 2; Moreen, 6sec, 3. Also started: John Wilkes, Rothstar, Traylace Lady Prince, Nellie Derby, Ardlussa. Highland Pet. Won by four lengths. Time Smin 40sec. SOUTH HILLEND HANDICAP (saddle), of 140scvs. One mile and a-half.—Dan Mac, 10sec 1 1; Flowerbel.l, Gsec, 2; The Sprinter, scr., 3. Also started: firookbell. Ballet Girl, Marvin Bell. Rodger Wilkes, General Quincey, Adieu, Jim Woodburn, Peterboy, Spoilt Girl, Flossie Allan, Dumb Boy, Zingab-ar, Wallace King. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Smin 43 3-ssec. WINTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (harness), of 400sovs. Two miles.—Seaward Spot, 9sec, 1; Blue Chimes, 9sec, 2; Wallroon, 11 sec, 3. Also started. Oakm.it, Bellfashioi (coupled), Norman Dillon, Coldwater, Lenamhor, Tommy Direct, Quick March, Waipir >, Gladiola, Vera K., Eppie Adair,

Pull Cry. Won by four lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 44 2-ssee. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of IGOsovs. ■ Two miles.—Donside, 7see, 1; Kentucky Direct, llsec, 2; St. Mihiel, 4sec, 3. Also started: Lady Marvin, Harold ret, Siesa, Thornage, Ardlussa. Won by a length, with 20 lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 53 1-6 sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), of 160SOVS. Two miles. — Flower bell, 13see, 1; Kismet, 19sec, 2; Wallacetown, 4sec, 3. Also started: Brookbell, Lady Evelyn, Ballet Girl, Marvin Bell, Dillon Brook, Peterboy, Jimmy Moor, Don Wilkes, Princess Peter, Lottie Direct. Won by six lengths, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, smin 7sec. . HUNTERS’ SPEEDWELL HANDICAP (harness), of 185sovs. One mile and aquarter.—Norma Dillon, scr., 1; Peterville, Ssec, 2; Onawa, 6sec, 3. Also started: Golden Age, Eppie Adair, Vera K., Seamount, Wallroon, Eros, Major Hector, Lady Chime. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 51 3-osec. MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP (saddle), of ItOscvs. One mile and a-half. —- Lady Joffre, ssec, 1; Moreen, 9sec, 2; John Logan, 9see, 3. Also started: Strathlora, Nellie Derby, Eva Wallace, Coleraine, Irish Imp. Stolen Lore, Dixie Dillon, Miss Hector. Won by a length, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, Smin 86sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (saddle), of 185sovs. One mile.—Country Queen, 7sec, 1; Marvindale, Ssec, 2; Until, 6sec, 3. Also started: Bellfashion, Oaknut, Kentucky Wood, Waipiro, Seaward Spot, Full Cry, Golden Age. Kelvin Wilkes, General Joffre, Seamount, Onawa. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 20sec. WELLINGTON TROTS. The Wellington Trotting Club's animal meeting was held on the 24th in fine weather, the attendance being large. The totalisator handled £20,534 10s, compared with £22,534 10s last year. Results : HUTT PARK TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.— Proud TiOgan, 21sec (R. Berry), 1; Locanda Jack, 21sec, 2; Brent Junior, 21sec, 3. Also started: Zolock Palm, Palm Dillon, Bay Dillon, Bann Zolock, and Turmoil. Won by two lengths; 12 lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 45sec. BOROUGH HANDICAP (in saddle), of loOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Alice Huon, 20?ec (H. Frost), 1; Dolly Dillon, 20sec, 2; May Dorn, 20sec, 3. Also started: Waitopoto, Bingen Wilkes, Lord Thorpe, Annie Black, Humariki, Axteel, Steel Wire, Placid, George Grafton, Koniniwood, and Dusky Bay. Won by a. length; a length and three-quar-ters between second and third. Time, 3min 40 4-6seo NEW ZEALAND TROTTING GOLD CUP, (in harness), Of 500sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles. Locanda Dillon, 4sec (O. Hooper) 1 Lord Lytton, Gsec .. 2 Rorke’s Drift, ssec 3 Also started: Goklstrcam, Ouimet, Taraire, Star Queen, Mako Mako, Master Hal, Idris, Letitia-, and Albert Wallace. Letitia led for a while, but th© winner was always handy, winning easily by four lengths, the third, horse being 12 lengths further away. Idris was fourth. Time, 4min 36 4-osec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 200sovs. Two miles.—Roi Alto, 7sec (JBryoe), 1; Count Dee, 15sec, 2; Captain Wood, 13sec, 3. Also started: Rothmoor, Waiwera, Carbinea, and Matt Patch. Won by half a length; seven lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 55 l-ssec. WELLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of loOsovs. Two miles.—Brent Junior, 22sec (D. Withers), 1; Dolly Dillon, 22see, 2; Turmoil, 22sec, 3. Also started: Peace, Betty Wild, Lord Denver, May Dorn, Dolly Dillon, Pearl Coronado, and Palm Dillon. Won by six lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 55sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (in saddle), of ISOsovs. One mile.—Placid, scr (R. Motz), 1; Bingen Wilkes, 24yds behind, 2; Moon Drift, 48yds behind, 3. Also started: Koniniwood, Steel Wire, Lord Thorpe, Axtell, Kate Zolock, Bill Todd, Sedd-el-Bahr, Revolia, and Proud Elsie. Won by six lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 2nnn 23 l-osec. PETONE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs. One mile and a-half. —Victor Hc-va, 13sec (J. Shaw), 1; Rothmoor, ssec, 2: Lynx, 14-sec, 3. Also started: Ohapi, Peterson, Brachycombe, W-ai-iti, Some Day, Lady Tory, and Katie Stone. Won by a head; 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 3min Slsec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in harness), of SOOsovs. One mil© and a-quarter.—Master Hal, 24yds behind (G. Robinson), 1; Lord Lytton, 36yds behind!, 2; Prinzora, 12yds behind, 3. Also started: Gallantry, Albert Wallace, Jimmy Richmond, Nelson Derby, Tobermory, Gladeye, Idris, Mako Mako, and Rorke’s Drift. "Won by a length; four lengths between second and third. Time, 2mm 49 4-ssec. TAKAPUNA RACES POSTPONED. AUCKLAND, January 28. Owing to heavy rain all night and throughout the morning, the Takapuna races have been postponed until Monday and Tuesday.

RACING Ih AUSTRALIA.

LAUNCESTON CUP. HOBART, January 25. Th© Launceston Cup resulted as follows: Royal Reserve 1, Ouverte 2, Beltane 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 34 2-osec. THE ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. . SYDNEY, January 26. Th© Anniversary Handicap resulted as follows:—Greg and Prince Charles (dead heat) 1, Kashmir 3. Time, 2uiin 33isec. The owners divided the stake.

WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC.

D.J.C. CUP MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared! for the first day's races by Mr Henry s: AUTUMN HURDLES, Oi SOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. st lb st lb Hylans .. ..12 6 Tuticorn .. 9 0 General Petain 11 13 Bellrock .. .. 9 0 Strathglass .. 11 6 Red Admiral .. 9 0 Barrister .. 10 9 Mettle Drift .. 9 0 Mandrake .. 10 9 Blazing Light 9 0 Falstaff .. .. 913 Rockhampton 9 0 Glenshine .. 9 6

CANTERBURY HANDICAPS. Hornby Handicap, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-qnarter.—Hyland 10.13, General Peta-in 10.11, Mandrake 9.5, Grim Joke 9.3, Glentanner, Boniform, Reconteur 9.0. Midsummer Handicap, of GOOsovs. One mile and a-haif.—Winning Hit 9.9, Insurrection, Pluto 9.3, Vagabond 8.13, Malaga, boo Chow 8.12, Trespass 8.7, Elens 8.6, Palestrina 8.4. Kilrush, Warlove 8.0, Gamecock, Purple Spur 7.13, Mazama 7.10, Etta 7.3 Bengeroop 7.0, Primum, Horatius 6.7. Lyttelton Plate, of 300sovs. Hive furlongs.—Prosperity 9.3, Bumptious 8.9, Red Kris 8.6, Wink 8.5, Triermain 8.2, Moorland 8.1 Dianetta 7.2, Broken Melody, Eighteenpence, Carette 7.0, Ardour 6.7. Craven Plate, of SOOsovs. Seven furlongs. —Pluto 10.1, Mustard Pot 9.7, Clean Sweep, Royal Mac 9.6, Sunny Loch, Silver Peak 9.2, Palestrina 9.1, Songbird 8.10, Battle Scene 8.6, General Advance 8.5, Castlelan 8.4, Whipping Boy 8.3, Counterstroke 8.0, Brackcnfield, Tatar; Tat-au, Meteorite 7.9, Martian Miss 7.5, Algious 6.1, The Reaver 6.10, Mythology Jazz, Lord Aahlea, Cerebrus, Boadicea 6.7. Halswell Handicap, of SOOsovs. One mile. —Coniston 9.5, Vasilkov 8.13, The Reaver, Argelo 8.8, Streitlaee 8.2, Liqueur 7.8, Wartone, Madam Cliivron 7.7, Glentanner, First Aid 7.0. Post Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile. — Insurrection 10.6, Mustard Pot 10.1, Sunny Loch 9.13, Vagabond 9.11, Kilmoon 9.5, Warlove 9.3, Gamecock 9.2, Battle Scene 9.1, ■Whipping Boy 8.13, St. Easel, Meteorite 8.4, Tatau Tat-au 8.3, Martian Miss 8.2, Red Gown 8.0, Angelo 7.11, Mythology, Algious 7.5, Lord Ashlea, Horatius 6.10, Comment, Tyne, Starlike, Falstaff, Jean Ghitey 6.7. FOEBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. The following acceptances have been received for the first day’s trots on Saturday, February 4; FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP, Of loOsovs. One mile and five furlongs. Ivy Direct .. .. ecr Windgard .. .. scr Kinbryan ecr Fox Trot .. .. scr Waltra scr Yds. Peter Boy .. .. ecr blind. ALss Malvern .. scr Marvin Chief .. 24 Snider sci Bondo 24 Supreme scr Kentucky Moor 24 Jessie M'Kinney scr Ngapuna .. .. 36 Sid Wilkes .. .. scr Lilly Moor .. .. 48 Ora Jay scr Waiaiapu .. .. 48 Malcolm ecr Peter Swift 72 Passion Flower scr KENSINGTON HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Two miles. Liberty' Loan .. scr Yds. Eros scr blind. Haere Ra .. .. ecr Canadian Club 36 Harold’s Treasure scr Enpie Adair .. 86 Malachy scr Placid ~ ~ 48 Vitalis ecr Adair .. .. ~ ~ 48 Yds. Vera K. ~ ... ~ 48 bhnd. Gladiola .. .. 72 Linden 12 Huia Bird 72 Passing Shadow 12 Quick Match 84 Wallroon .. .. 24 Malice .. .. .. 108 MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Two miles. Alpha Wilkes ... scr General Quincey scr Half Moon .. .. ecr Bonnie Patch . scr Kinbyren .. .. scr Ivy Direct .. .. «ei Beta Louie .. scr yds Kismet ecr bhnd, Clonmel scr Ngapuna ... .. 86 Lottie Direct ecr V’aiatupu ~ ~ 60 Peter Viking .. scr Billy Moor .. .. 60 CandstoTm .. .. ecr The Squire ... ~ 84 Supreme scr Flower Bell 108 Jessie M'Kinney ecr Bonette .. .. 156 Ora Jay ... .. .. ecr

THE WILD THYME CASE. GORE CLUB’S DECISION REVERSED. INVERCARGILL, January 24. At a meeting of the Gore Trotting Club Committee last evening further evidence was considered in connection with the disqualification of Wild Thyme, winner of the Final Handicap at the club’s Boxing Day meeting. By six votes to four it was decided to reverse the former decision, "Wild Thyme being reinstated as winner end Norma Dillon second.

PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, Of 700sovs Six furlongs. Mustard Pot .. 9 9 Tatau Tatau .. 8 0 Clean Sweep .. 9 S Brackenfield 7 12 Royal Mac 9 8 Mantua 7 9 Silver Peak 9 5 Bonnie Winkie 7 8 Sunny Loch .. 9 3 dent ruin 7 7 Songbird 8 13 Pyjama 7 7 Bon Spec 8 12 Martian Miss 7 7 Miss Mimic. 8 11 Roseday 7 5 Battle Scene .. 8 9 St. Augustus .. 7 0 Printemus 8 8 Jazz 7 0 Counter stroke 8 2 Piliglee 7 0 Corn Rigs 8 1 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of iOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. V asilkov 9 0 Samum 8 2 Primum 8 13 War March .. 7 12 Strathglass 8 12 Orange Bitters 7 11 Gala u ria 8 11 Matata 7 10 Galway 8 11 Gunlayer 7 10 Kerb 8 10 Liqueur 7 9 Bebehead 8 9 Vice Grand 7 7 Nune riant 8 9 Merry Dora 7 Filigree 8 9 Moulin Rouge 7 7 Angelo 8 9 Ad jutor 7 7 Blissful 8 8 Raconteur 7 7 Lord Desmond 8 3 DUNEDIN CUP, Of 1600SOVS. One mile and a-half. Amythas 10 5 W arlove 7 10 Winning Hit • 9 g Silent King .. 7 9 Insurrection 8 13 Printemps 7 9 Pluto 8 13 Purple Spur 7 9 Vagabond -8 9 Mazama .. 7 6 Malaga 8 8 Songbird 7 2 Foo Ctow 8 8 Bonnie Maid 7 0 Korke’s Drift 8 4 Tin Soldier .. 7 0 Trespass 8 3 Twinkle .. 7 0 Sunny Loch .. 8 2 Etta .. .. 7 0 Elens 8 2 Bengeroop 7 0 Kilmoon 8 0 Miss Camouflage 7 0 Palestrina 8 0 Mythology 7 0 General Advance 7 13 BERWICK HANDICAP, Of 223sovs. Seven furlongs. Kerb 9 9 Kilcalm 8 5 V asilkov 9 8 Giantkiller 8 5 Jazz 9 8 Matata 8 4 Galway 9 8 Linmark 8 4 Be be head 9 8 Kilmeedy 8 3 Royal Admiral 9 5 All British 8 2 Nnnerrant 9 3 Brownie 8 0 Filigree 9 3 Merry Dora 8 0 Brave Deed 9 2 Vice Grand .. 8 0 Bella Lake 8 13 Ruena 8 0 Calibration 8 12 Sunlit 8 0 Lomagundi 8 11 Grafton gelding 8 0 Whiplock 8 11 Salerno 8 0 Francaise 8 11 Larissa 8 0 Madam Chiron 8 9 tAdjutor 8 0 Liqueur 8 8 Loch Miladi .. 8 0 Orange Bitters 8 5 Incursio 8 0 War March .. 8 5 STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. One mile. Palamon 9 11 Bengeroop ., 8 6 Purple Spur .. 9 11 Red Gown 8 5 Kilmoon 9 10 Mirza 8 3 Battle Scene 9 6 V asilkov 8 3 Castellan 9 5 Barley Rigs 8 0 Twinkle 9 4 Burrangong 8 0 Sembric 9 4 Algidus 8 0 Tin Soldier 8 13 Mythology 8 0 Bonnie Winkie 8 12 Bebehead 6 0 Roseday 8 11 Calauria 8 0 St. Easel 8 9 Marching Order 8 0 Martian Miss 8 7

DUNEDIN CUP, Of 1025&OVS. Two miles. Yds. Nellie Scott . .. scr bhnd. Royal Step .. .. scr Oinako .. ... 36 Paul Dufault .. scr Goldstreain .. .. 36 Yds. Jack Arrah .. .. 36 bhnd. Vice-Admiral .. 48 Locanda- Dillon 12 Gleaming .. 60 Don Wild .. .. 12 Whispering First Carbine .. 12 W illie .. .. .. 72 Vilo ... 24 Willie Lincoln .. 54 Tatsy Dillon .. 36 TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile and five furlongs. Irish Whisper • •• scr Yds. Pet Child .. .. scr bhnd. Nibbidard .. scr Havrincourt Sparkiight .. scr Wood .. .. .. 24 Raymius .. .. Teneriffe .. .. .. 24 Jean Mac .. .. scr Away .. 24 Morven Lass .. scr Jessie Scott .. 24 Yds. Nightcaps .. .. 36 bhnd. Fashion Queen 48 Mary Galindo .. .12 lCilmarnock 48 Glen Farg .. ... 12 Passing Shadow 48 Drambui .. 12 Malachy .. .. .. 48 Friendship. .. .. 24 Mother Machree 48 Lady Joffre .. ... 24 Ducky Prince .. 96 OTAGO HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. Two miles. Yds. Darkest ... .. .. scr bhnd. Peter M’Kinney ecr Bon Wilke3 .. .. 24 Yds. Drifting Spec .. 24 bhnd. Delville Wood .. 36 Master Robbins 32 Pieter Amboyna Wood 12 Timmerman .. 36 .. 36 Admiral Derby 12 Merry Bingen .. GO Truganini .. 12 Gay Wilkes .. ... 60 Ret a Rose .. ... 12 Marvin Junior .. 144 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. One mile and three furlongs. Norma Dillon .. scr Yds. Saint’s Bell ... .. ecr bhnd. Den Ohau .. .. scr T_>egaev .. .. .. 36 Marvell© .. .. Locanda Dillon 48 Yds. First Carbine .. 48 bhnd. Vilo .. 48 Bellfashion .. .. 24 Don Wild .. .. 60 Royal Step .. .. 24 ELECTRIC HAN DICAP, Yds. Of 250sovs. One mile. bhnd. Madeline .. .. ... scr Belle Logan .. 12 Grey stone .. ecr Jane Wilkes .. 12 Tommy Direct .. scr Ben Obau .. .. 12 Bigamist .. scr Moor Chimes .. 12 Eppie Adair .. ecr Norma Dillon .. 24 South Star .. .. scr Glen Bov .. .. 24 Van. Director .. ecr Saint’s Bell .. ... 24 Russell Maid «. scr Bundura .. .. .. 36 Proud Elsie .. ••• scr Landlord .. .. .. 48