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Otago Witness, Issue 3595, 6 February 1923, Page 45

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The Takapuna Jockey Club’s Summer meeting was a pronounced success. During the two days the totalisator handled £126.241, which represented an increase of £13,658 on last year’s figures. Those who tried to pick winners were set a severe task. The successes registered by the favourites were one win and two dead heats for first place. , The principal event, the Takapuna Cup, attracted a field of 11, Royal Box being picked out as the one most likely to score, with Refinement a good second fancy. Refinement, who drew the rails, was first to show out from a good despatch; but Loyal Irish soon took charge, and piloted the field past the stand the first time, just in front of Refinement and Bitholia, with Tinohoro and Boomerday next, the iast pair being Royal Box and Ganowindra. Going out of the straight Boomerday ran through on tbe rails, and showed the way up the back; but half a mile from home Loyal Irish was in charge, while Stork had run up second and Glen Canny third, the rest being well up. Coming into the straight Loyal Irish had a slight advantage of Stork, but. the latter had his rival's measure at the distance, when Glen Canny put in his claim, and, finishing up his task in good style, won by a length

from Stork, with Loyal Irish a couple of lengths away third and Royal Box fourth, lhe going suited Glen Canny, who has always shown a liking for a soft, track. Stork ran a good race, aiid would probably have given the winner more trouble if ins rider had made his run a little later. Loyal Irish -ran well, but found the distance a little too far. Though lie finished fourth, Royal Box never looked like a winner. Tactful registered an attractive performance in the Stewards’ Handicap. Golden Bubble and Lady Ridicule came into the straight well clear, and it looked as if the pair would fight it out. when Tactful came along on the outside, winning in the easiest possible manner by two lengths. The three-year son of Lucillus and Tact may turn out a high-class sprinter. Tarleton showed good form in tho two-year-old events, running a dead heat with Bugle Note for first place on tlie opening day and scoring an easy victory on the second day. Though not in the front, rank, Mr p. L. Stead's two-year-old stays on well and should be useful next season. Forest Gold was responsible for a surprise victory in the prncpal event on the second day. He was a starter in the Oup on the opening day. but was never prominent. Finelli showed a lot of pice in. the sprint event each’ day. but failed to see it out. She should do well at the country meetings. The victory of Snake on the second day marked tlie first success of Mr R. Hannon’s colours for some time. The win was very popular, a fine round of applause greeting the horse on his icturri to the paddock. Peter Amans, who won the minor hurdle race and ran a dead heat for first place with Totara Jack on the second day, promises ro turn out a good one over hurdles. The son of St. Amans has only started four times over hurdles, his recordVlieing (wo wins, a dead heat for first, and a third. Mia. Bella scored a run awav victory in the open hurdles on the first, day. and looked like taking a prominent part on the second day when she came down at tho second to last fence. Pmchito. the runnermn to Peter Amans on the opening dav. should not, be long in getting on the winning list, Ladv Ridiclue, the popular selection in the sprint event each day. failed to make a return, running third and fourth respectively. Tho Absurd mare bos a good turn of speed, and may not be long in picking up a stake. Emerald Hill scored an overdue win in tbe Zelandea Handicap. b°ating a good field and returning a two-figure dividend. The Marble Arch gelding goes well when the going is on lhe heavv side. Surveyor ran two good races at the meeting. running fourth iu the Stewards’ 'Handicap and beating all but (tool Stimulants in the Welter. He. has onlv been in work a few weeks and mav stand a preparation. Refinement raced b°low expectations at tbe meeting. Evidently - she is feeling the effects of racing. Riia.napa was a good favourite in the Welter, but after making the pace for six furlongs tired in tb" run borne, finishing out of a place. After the meeting the Polydamon colt was purchased by Mr W. Scholium, and is Pow a member of Mr F. Loomb’s teami After tlie Pangitoto Handicap on the second day. Edwards, the rider of Marble Crag, was before the stewards for striking Anderson, the rider of The Onrragh, with his whip after the horses nulled up. The offence being proved, Edwards was disqualified for six months. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. FORBURY PARK MEETING. Fiest Day.—Saturday, February 3. Despite the fact that, the weather was not particularly inviting, the opening card for the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting attracted one of the largest attendances ever seen on the course. Heavy showers set in during the morning and a boisterous wind sprang up, but during the progress of the racing only mild rain fell and was not serious enough to mar the pleasure of witnessing the sport. In fact, the water cart was in evidence during the latter part of the afternoon. A strong southerly breeze had to lie faced by the various gelds as they ran down the back stretch and did not help the horses to make fast records. The going was slow, but quite firm, apart from a slightly damp surface. Tlie card provided some interesting racing, but tlie Dunedin Cup lost some of its interest by accidents deleting Trix Pointer and Tatsy Dillon from the field at the start, ancj later Albert Cling and Vilo were put out of action. Loeanda Dillon took charge of his driver, but he. was pulled off to the qutside. r lhe winner is an Australian-bred pacer, who races without hobbles, and he practically won from end to end. Childe Pointer did appear to have a chance as they were rounding the home turn, bat never seriously threatoned danger in the run tip. the straight. Adair kept mixing, but showed a line turn of speed in patches. The strongest favourite of the day in Colene Pointer mixed up early in her race, but judging by the money which came for her she is apparently above the common run of pacers. A meeting of stewards took place after the Otago Handicap to investigate an allegation that B. Jarclen, tho driver of Nighborn, interfered with Claude Also at the home turn. The allegation was found to be quite groundless. One of the easiest wins of the day took place when Loeanda Mac shot to the front in the- last furlong of the Electric Handicap, and won easing up. The card was a financial success, as well as interesting from a sporting point of view. The fields all seemed to be fairly well set when sent away, but quite a large percentage of the horses failed to strike their gaits. The totalisator handled £36.378 10s, as compared with £34,812 lCs for the first day of the summer meeting last year. Results; VAUXHAI.L HANDICAP, Of 225sovs; second 45sovs and third 22isova (Harness, unhoppled trotters only.) One mile and five furlongs. I—Messrs D. Young and W. J. Blake’s b g Young Blake, by Wildwood Junior —Daphne Dillon. 3yrs, scr (N. L. Price) 1 10 —Mr W. T. Lowe’s Wood Lass, scr (Owner) 2 7—Mr I. M. Thomson’s General Derby, scr (G. F. Robinson) 3 Also started: 8 Lady El wood scr (C. R. Hadfield), 5 Kilbarry scr (J. M’Lennan)-, 20 Marvin Chief scr (J. D. M’Curdy), 19 Tiaki scr (R. Parata), 11 Stone Ginger scr (G. Grant), 18 Lord Rokeby scr (S. F. Wells). 14 Peter Boy scr (J. C. Sanders), 15 Queen Wilkes scr (11. Bruhns), 16 Erlstroke scr (W. H. Muir), 3 Ardvrood scr

II). M’Lennan), 22 Kentucky Child scr (F. rarquharson), 13 M’Kinney Mac 21yds behind (\Y. M’Naughton), 12 1-adycliff 36yds (J. O’Connell), 6 W. D. 36yds (E. M’Dercnott), 9 Audomimon 36yds (I>. Bennett), 17 El Belette 36yds (A. Pringle), 4 Lottie Direct 48yds (J. Japp), 2 Swiftest 60yds (D. O. Jones), 21 Alpha Wilkes 60vds (F. Holmes, jun.). Lady Eiwood was the first to draw clear, and led over the first couple of furlongs to the entrance to the straight. Running past the stand Young Blake had got to the front, with General Derby handy, then came Wood Lass. Going down the back Alpha Wilkes had run into fourth place. Commencing the final five-furlong circuit Young Blake was just clear of General Derby (who then broke), with Wood Lass . arid Alpha Wilkes next, the quartet being well clear of Audominiou. Wood Lass was lying ” second entering the back stretch, where Alpha Wilkes broke. The favourite held his place well, and won by four lengths from Wood Lass, who broke in the last hundred yards. General Derby was four lengths further back third, and then came Alpha Wilkes, Audominion, and Swiflest. Times: 4min 4 l-ssec, 4min 5 l-ssee, 4min 7 l-ssec. KENSINGTON HANDICAP, Of 275sovs; second 55sovs and third 27^sovs. (Harness.) Two miles. 2Mr R. L. Francis’s g g Kilmarnock, by Harold Rothschild —Bellman mare, aged, 24yds behind (A. F. M‘Gregor) 1 6 —Mr O. E. Hooper’s Linden, 12yds behind (Owner) 2 11—Mr P. Jackson’s Lenambor, 48yds behind (A. Matheson) 3 Also started: 5 Vitalis scr (E. M’Derm»tt), 1 Mountain Chimes scr (J. Bryce) afld Passing Shadow 24yds behind (R. Dunn) coupled, 7 Cottage Girl 24yds (J. M’Lennan), 3 Trenand 12yds (F. Holmes). 13 Red Prince 12yds (R. C. Reed), 10 Lucky Dillon 12yds (J. R. M’Murrav), 8 Friendship 24yds (A. Hendricksen), 9 Underscrub 24yds (R. E. Mills), 12 Glen )Farg 36yds (L. C. Morrison), 14 Littlefield 60yds (C. R. Hadfield), 4 Dalnahine 60yds (B. Jarden). Mountain Chimes did not start too well, but then struck his gait, and was just in front of Trenand as the field turned out of the straight. Mountain Chimes held his place along the back, aad at the far turn Lucky Dillon and Cottage Girl fell. At the end of six furlongs Kilmarnock was just clear of Mountain Chimes, with Underscrub third and Linden next. Going down the back Linden ran up to Kilmarnock and Mountain Chimes, and he led past the stand for the final circuit, just clear of the other pair, the trio being clear of Dalnahine and Underscrub. Irt a good race home Kilmarnock strongly, and won by a couple of lengths from Linden. Lenamhor, who made up a lot of ground over the last circuit, was another length and a-half away third. Mountain Chimes was fourth, and then came Dalnahine and Underscrub. Times: 4min 42 2-ssec, 4min 43 4-ssee, 4min 41sec. MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP Of 275sovs. second 55sovs and third 27jsovs (in saddle, unhoppled trotter^only). Two miles. 3 Mr N. M‘Coil’s b m Fox Trot, by Captain Tracev—Viking mare, aged scr (C. R. Hadfield) ... 1 1 ;Mr M . T. Lowe’s Bon Sonty, 36vds bhd (J.. Armstrong) * ... 2 B—Mr A. Fine’s Renown, 120yds (D. Bennett) 3 Also starled: 10 Supreme scr (D. Sinelair), 6 Bonotte (J. M’Kewen, jun.). 1 Handsome .Tack scr (T. Annett, coupled with Bon Sonty), 2 Peter the First 36yds bhd (J. M’Lennan). 5 Sir Wildmoor 36vds (R Humphries). 7 Master Robbins 48vds (H. Eadie). 9 Bushranger 60vds (A. Butterfield), 4 Wonder Why 96yds (R. Townley). Handsome Jack and Bonette broke at the start, and Fox Trot led over the first furlong to the stand, where Sunreme also broke. Fox Trot went on by himself, and at- the end of six furlongs, and commencing the second circuit, was 10 lengths ahead of Bon Sonty. who was iust clear of Bushranger. Fox Trot held his place well oyer the next lap, and commencing the final five furlougs he was still going well. Bon Sonty and Peter the First broke at the far turn. Fox Trot was never troubled, and won bv five lengths, 12 lengths between second and third. Peter the First was fourth and Bonette, who put in several skips, fifth. Timps. 4min 55sec, 4min 52 3-ssec, 4min 49 3-ssee. DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP, Of 1025sovs ; second 20Cso-vs and third lOOsovs. Two miles. 4 Miss N. Gunn’s br g Don Wild, by Don Pronto—Wild Duel,. 6vrs, scr _ (A. Fleming) 1 2Mr H. F. Nicoll’s Childe Pointer, scr , (D. Warren) 2 o—Mr J. Parkinson s Star Queen, 12yds (A. Hendricksen) 3 5Mr G. Barton s Adair, scr (J. Bryce) 0 4—Miss N. Gunn’s General Link, 48yds , „ n , (J. N. Clarke) 0 I —Mr It. L. Sutton s Emperor, scr (F. Holmes, jun.) 0 I—Mr S. G. Lemon’s Sherwood. 48yds 1 ur tt -v- , Hooper) 0 I— Mr W. H. Nortons Tnx Pointer, 48yds (F. Holmes) 0 II — Messrs Rohson and Sheehan’s , Astiirio. 12yds (H. Frost) 0 3 -Mr G. W. Dra.nsfield’s Loganwood 12yds (G. S. Smith) ’ o B—Mr8 —Mr G. F. Robinson’s Ouimet, 24yds 0 12 Mr 11. M. Allan s Locanda Dillon 48yds (A. G. Wilson) 0 7—Mr J. Dench’s Tatsy Dillon. 48yds „ _ (J- M‘Lenna.n) 0 9 Mrs r. C. Ailinprton’s Whispering* Willie. 48yds (R. E. Mills) . . 0 10 —Mr M. ,T. Hannon’s Albert Cling, 72yds (J. Henderson) 0 13--Mr H. Saunders’s Vilo. 72vds . (E. M’Dermotl) 0 " rix Pointer and Tatsy Dillon collided at the start, and took no part in the race, and Emppror reared up, and lost ground’ Don Wild was t.he smartest to begin, and led Child Pointer, Adair, and Locanda Dillon over the first furlong to the stand. Locanda Dillon then raced past the leaders on the outside, a.nd led down the back stretch, but broke before the straight v.as reached, and dropped out. leaving Don Wild in front again. Vilo fell at the bottom of the straight. Don Wild led past the stand at the end of six furlongs from Childe Pointer, then coming- Adair and Emperor, the rest of the field running in Indian file with the exception of Albert Cling, who was some distance a wav. Turning into the straight for tha final live furlong circuit Don Wild was closely attended by Childe Pointer and Adair. Adair then broke and dropped out. Star Queen was showing out in ihe run down the bock, but the free-legged pacer was always going «rell in front, and led into the straight.

He e&sily stalled off a challenge by Childe Pointer, and won comfortably by a length and a-half. Star Queen was another six lengths away third, and then came General Link, Whispering Willie, Emperor, and Sherwood. Times, 4min 38 l-ssec, 4min 33 2- ssoc, 4min 39 2-ssee. CHATHAM HANDICAP. Of 275sovs; second 55sovs, and third 272Sovs. •Harness. One mile and five furlongs. 3 Mr J. M'Glinchey’s b g Away, by Adonis—Castout, 4yrs, scr (E. C. M’Dermott) 1 12 Mr J. J. Green’s Miss O’Neill, 12yds (T. Wallis) 2 • —Mr D. Rodgers’s Fireman, 24yds (W. Bryce) 3 Also started: 11 De Oro Maid scr (O. E. Hooper), 8 Mahene scr (D. Bennett), 2 Daphne Bird scr (W. J. Gallagher), 17 Princess Locanda scr (J. M’Kewen, jun.), 5 Lady Embrace scr (J. Henderson), 4 Logan Lou scr (D. Withers), 21 Wallace Dillon scr (F. Farquharson), 1 Colene Pointer scr (A. Butterfield), 14 Landlady scr (J. K. M Murray), 13 Royal Hope scr (I>. O. Jones), 9 Olwvn scr (J. N. Clarke), 15 Cocoa 12yds (V. Keen), 16 Pointalena 24yds (A. Smith), 20 Raymius 24yds (T. Geary), 6 Haere ICa 24yds (H. Hubbard), 18 Kanukriot 24yds (R. C. Reed), 10 La France 36yds ui. Dunn), 19 Cliffeton Chimes 36yds (T. Orlowski), 21 Onawa 36yds (J. C. Sanders). Several of the field did not strike their gait, including the well-backed favourite and Lady Embrace. Mahene led over the first couple of furlongs, but then gave way to De Oro Maid and Royal Hope. Royal Hope went to the front going to the back stretch, then coming Miss O’Neill. Royal Hope. Away, Miss ’ONeill, Logan Lou,sand Fireman were running in close order commencing the last lap, the rest of the field out of it. Miss O’Neill and Away pased Koval Hope running to the straight, and in a good race home Away won by a short length, .10 lengths between second and third. Then came Royal Hope and Logan Lou. Times; 3miu 57 3-ssee, 3min 56 4-ssec, 3min 53 2-ssec. OTAGO HANDICAP, Of 375sovs, second 75sovs, and third In harness. For unhoppled trotters only. j wo miles. 10 —Mr R. Peters’s ch h Nigliborn, by Charles M’Kinney—Maid of Perth, 6yrs, 84yds (B. Jarden) . . 1 s—Mr O. E. Hooper’s Peter M’Kinney, 96yds (Owner) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr T. Ritchie’s The Squire, scr (D. O. Jones) '3 Also started: 6 Admiral Derby scr (E. M’Dermolt), 9 Darkest scr (A. F. M’Gregor), 4 Claude Alto scr (R. Dunn), 12 Mangoutu 12yds bhd (C. Donald), 11 Kola Bell 12vds (A. Pringle), 13 Our Lady 12yds (R. W. Franks), 7 Solace 12yds' (J. M’Lennan), 2 Wonder Why 24vds (R. Townley), 3 Merrv Bingen 48yds (F. Holmes, jun.), 8 Renown 48yds (D. Bennett). Claude Alto led out, but Solace and Darkest at once took charge. Admiral Derby and Our Lady could not strike a gait. Solace was just in front of Darkest going down the back, and Nigliborn and Peter M’Kinney were -quickly improving their position. Commencing the second lap Claude Alto took charge from The Squire, Solace and Darkest handy, then coming Nighborn and Peter M’Kinney. The Squire broke entering the straight for the last lap, and Claude Alto drew out from Nighborn. Nighborn joined Claude Alto before reaching the far turn, but Peter M’Kinney lost ground when moving up by breaking twice. Claude Alto broke before entering the straight, and Nighborn led for home from Peter M’Kinney. Nighborn won by two lengths. The Squire was third 12 lengths further away, and then came Claude Alto and Darkest. Times: 4min 43 4-ssec, 4min 43sec, 4min 55 2-ssee. KING GEORGE HANDICAP, Of 375sovs; second 75sovs and third 37isovs. (Harness.) One mile and three furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr H. F. Nicoll’s b m Latona, by Logan Pointer —Gianella, 4yrs, 12yds behind (D. Warren) 1 4 Mr W. H. Norton’s Sir Henry, 24yds behind (F. Holmes, jun.) 2 B—Mr8 —Mr H. Newton’s Handsome Lad, scr (E. Berry) 3 Also started: 2 Peter King scr (G. S. Smith), 6 Jane Wilkes (J. M’Lennan), 7 Norma Dillon scr (J. M’Kewen, jun.), 5 Ben Mac 12yds behind (A. Butterfield), 2 Stockade 36yds (A. Hendricksen), 9 Vilo £4yds (E, M’Dermott). Norma Dillon, Handsome Lad, Latona, and Ben Mac were the first to show out, but going down the back stretch Norma Dillon and Ben Mac both broke. This left Handsome Lad in front of Sir Henry and Latona. Going for the final circuit, Sir Henry was closely attended by Latona and Handsome Lad, then coming Stockade and Jane Wilkes. Sir Henry looked like a winner running up the straight, but was headed by Latona in the last bit, and beaten by two lengths. Handsome Lad was another length and a-half away third, and then came Stockade and Jane Wilkes. Times: 3min 12 3-ssec, 3min 12 2-ssec, 3min 14 3-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 325sovs; second 65sovs and third 32j,sovs. (Saddle.) One mile. 1 — Mr A. W. M’Kendry’s blk g Locanda Mac, by Brent Locanda —dam by Advance, 4yrs, 12yds (D. M’Kendry) 1 5 Mr S. Hawthorne’s Marvin Mae, scr . (J. M’Lennan) 2 2 Mr C. Davey’s Ileta’s Greeting, scr (E. M’Dermott) 3 Also started: 17 Russell Maid scr (R. Rollo), 12 Delta scr (H. Gaskill), 3 Golden Nut scr (T. Walsh). 7 Tauhinn 12yds (A. Butterfield), 11 First Toll 12vds (W. Dawson), 9 Bon Wilkes 12yds (R. C. Reed), 16 Oaknut 12yds (W. R. Thomas). 10 Matty's Boy 24yds (O. E. Hooper), 6 Nell Pointer 24yds (B. Jarden), T 4 Olive Huon 24yds (H. Frost), 13 Thea 24yds (D. Withers), 8 Adair 36yds (D. Bennett), 4 Downcast 36yds (F. E. Jones). 15 Idris 48vds (J. N. Clarke), 18 -Hiram Galindo 48yds (L. Frost). Adair, Hiram Galindo, Matty’s Boy, and Delta were amongst those who failed to go off properly. Marvin Mac. Reta’s Greeting, and Locanda Mac were the first to become prominent, and the trio were followed by Tauhinu and Russell Maid as the field ran to the stand. The quintet had the race to themselves, and Locanda Mac ran past Marvin Mac and Reta’s Greeting in the last few yards to win easily by a length, with a length between second and third. Tauhinu was six lengths further hack fourth, and Russell Maid fifth. Times: 2min 16 l-ssec, 2min 17 2-ssec, 2min 18sec. TAKAPUNA RACES. Second Day. — Monday, January 29. Tho Takapuna Jockey Club's meeting was concluded in fine weather. There wa3 a large attendance, and the totalisator

handled £89,907, making £126,241 for the meeting, compared with £112,583 last year. Results: MOANA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Marquet, 7.7 (M’Tavish), 1; King Pellicule, ®-4, 2; Dorinda, 7.7, 3. Also started: Te Akitai 9.0, Quaestor 8.11, Heisler 8.6, King Quin 8.4, Wanigan -8.0, Young Thurnham 7.9, Spadona 7.9, Just Quietly 7.9, Bannock 7.9, Paiaka 7.7, Miss Lucullus- 7.7. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length between seoond and third. Time,- lmin 30 1-5 sec. TAKAPUNA HURDLES. One mile and a-half.—Peter Arnans, 10.12 (Roach) and Totara. Jack, 95.3 (Henderson) dea dheat, 1; Miss Melva, 10.5 3. Also started, Todd 9.11, Orange. 9.4, Karamu 9.0, Hokemai 9.0, Flowing Bowl 9.0, Vociferate 9.0. Peter Amans ju3t got up in time to dead heat. Miss Melva was three and a-half lengths away third. Time, 2mjn 49 3-ssec. SUBURBAN HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Namutere, 7.4 (L. Manson), 1; Cool Stimulants, 8.5, 2; Golden Bubble, 8.8, 3. AI3O started: Tama-a-roa 8.3, Lady Ridicule 7.13, Finelli 7.9, Sir Burnett 7.0, Prince Abbey 7.0, Malatour 6.7, Pagoda 6.7, Bang 7.3 Won by half a length ; a short head between second and third. Tims, lmin 18 4-osec. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of TOOsovs. One mile two and a-half furlongs. Forest Gold, 7.7 (A. Reed) 1 Loyal Irish, 8.6 2 Gold Kip, 7.8 3 Also started: Boomerday 8.5, Royal Box 8.1, Tinohoro 7.7, Glen Canny 7.7, Marble Slab 6,10, Canowindra 6.7, Sir Otway 6.7. Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 14 2-ssec. HOBSON HANDICAP, Of 45050 v. Six furlongs. Tarleton, 9.0 (M’Flinn) 1 Cares 3, 7.13 2 York Abbey, 7.8 3 Also started: Bugle Note 7.13, Madam Lucullus 7.7, Monday 6.7. Won by a length and a-half each wav. Tipie, lmin 16 3-osec. RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP. One mile and one furlong.—Snake, 8.3 (M’Tavish), 1; Peter Maxwell 8.11, 2; Far North, 8.4, 3. Also started: Ben Nevis 9.0, Te Akitai 8.5, Golden Glass 8.4, Marble Bell 8.3, Princess Rell 8.2, Llanelly 8.0, Elsie Aroha 7.7, Polini 7.7, The Curragh 7.7, Marble Urag 7.7, Gamboola 7.7. Won by three-quarters of a length; a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 56 l-ssec. WAIWERA HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Miss Melva, 9.8 (J. Reston), 1; Shellshock, 9.13, 2; Silverton, 10.6, 3. Also started: No Bother 11.0, Wlianoka 10.10, Paddington Green 10,6, Mia Bella 10.5, Maud Wilson 10.4, Guerre a Mort 9.4, Totara Jack 9.0. Won by a neck; threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, 3min 20 3-ssee. ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP, Of 450sovs. Seven furlongs. Cool Stimulants, 9.10 1 Surveyor, 10.5 2 Tresor, 7.7 3 Also started: Arch Salute 9.10, Sunny Jim 9.2, Ruapapa 8.13, Archie 8.13, Infante 8.13, Bute Sound 8.9, Gold Bud 8.6, Crowhurst 8.0, Shortland 7.7, Smoke Concert 7.7, Poteen 7.7, Wanigan 7.7. Won by two lengths; a length and three-quarters between second and third. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec. WOODVILLE RACES. First Day.—Wednesday, January 31. The Woodville District Jockey Club’s autumn meeting opened in glorious weather and before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £16,562, against £16,516 for the corresponding day last year. Results: ORINGI HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, of IGOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Olyntlius, 9.8 (Trickle bank), 1; Kail, 11.5, 2; Revelry, 9,5, 3. Also started: Athens II 9.7, Adrienne 9.0. Won easily; length between second and third. Time, 3min 25sec SAPLING STAKES, of 120sovs. Five furlongs.—Misgovern, 7.9 (J. Barry), 1; Tawehi, 7.9, 2; Fairy Ring, 6.13, 3. Also started: The Drake 7.9, Takaroa 7.9, Indiana 6.11. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, lmin 3 3-ssec. RUAHINE HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Mountain March, 7.4 (C. M’Govern), 1; Nursing Sister. 7.4, 2; Birkie, 7.12 3. Also started: Ambitious 8.8, Crown Gem 7.13, Red Bob 7.7, Astinome 7.3, Bestir 6.10 Big Push 6.7. Won by a head, a head tween second and third. Time, lmin 15sec. WHARITI HACK HANDICAP—GoId Star, 7.4 (D. R. Gunn), 1; March On, 6 11 2; Tussore, 9.0, 3. Also started: Bonibrook 8.11, Communicate 8.2, Pantler 7.12, Comic Queen 7.5, Bonny Louisa 6.11, Kiltime 6.10 Rose de Val 6.7, Elvaette 6.7. Won by a neck, a length between second and third Time, lmin 30 3-osec. WOODVILLE CUP, Of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. Hallowroz, 7.5 (E. Garrett) l Dissertation, 7.9 2 Crown Star, 6.7 .. 3 Also started: Admiral Codrington 8.12, The Speaker 6.13. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 8 -l-ssec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of llOsovs. Six furlong3.—Deroulede, 9.0 (T. Young), 1; Megan, 6.12, 2; Merrimas, 7.0, 3. ° Also started: Communicate 8.4, Red Cherry 7.0 Arafura 7.0, Bohecto 7.0, Solrino 7.0, Satin 7.0, Sunny Valley 6.12, Whitirangi 6.12, Skua 6.12, Hikoa 6.12, Sensible 6.12. Won easily, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 15sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Seven furlongs.—lsland, 8.11 (M. M’Carten), 1; Royal Gift, 8.7, 2; Askari, 9.9, 3. Also started: Amber Tips 9.3, Toa Taua 8.12, Bestir 8.5, Suspicion 8.5, Automoana 8.5. Won by a head, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 30 3-ssec. VICTORIA HACK HANDICAP, of llOsovs. One mile and about 170 yards Taipairn, 9.11 (R. Reed), 1; Pantler, 8.13, 2; Redlogue, 8.13, 3 Also started: Fera 9.13, Slave Mart 8.13, Queen’s Ferry 8.9, Admiration 8.7, Sling Camp 8.7, Chesforte 8.7. Won easily, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 55sec. Second Day.—Thursday, February T. The second day of the Woodville District Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was concluded in. fine weather, though a light rain fell towards the end. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £14,997, against £13,751 for the corresponding daylast autumn. The amount handled was £31,559, against £30,267 for last y-ear’s meeting. Results: HOPELANDS HACK HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and a-half.—Kail, 11.11 (Tricklebank), 1; Revelry, 9.9, 2; Automoana, 9.9, 3. Also started: Sweetsong 9.11, Athens II 9.9, Lady Witchet 9.4, Scotch Nell 9.0. Sweetsong fell. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 50 4-ssee. KUMEROA HACK HAMMGAP. Five furlongs.—Megan, 7.4 (Garrett), 1; 'Bonaato. 7.12, 2; Bonnie Louisa, 6.13, 3. Also started: Merrimas 8.2, Comic 7.4, Solrino 7.0, Satin 6.10, Sunny Valley 6.7, Rose de Val 6.7, Sensible 6.7, Skua 6.7. Won by a

head, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Six furlongs, 7.7, 2; Deroulede, 7.3, 3. Also started: Ambitious 8.6, Mountain March 7.13, Crown Gem 7.11, Island 7.8, Astinome 7.11. Toa Taua 6.11, Bestir 6.7, Big Push 6.7. Deroulede came in first, but there was a protest against the result, and an inquiry resulted as above. Won by a head, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. Butler was suspended for three months. BALLANCE HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Aratura, 8.10 (Griffiths), 1; Tussore 99, 2; Santiago, 9.13, 3. Also started: Red Cherry 8.10, March On 8.9, Queen’s Ferry 8.4, Hikoia 8.0, Sling Camp 8.0, Elvaette 8.0. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 23 3-ssec. AUIUMN HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—The Speaker, .6.7 (Stowe) 1Crown Star, 6.7, 2; Dissertation, 7.11, 3. Also started: Admiral Codrington 8.8, Hallowroz 8.2, L’Amour 6.9. Wen by a length, length between second and third. Time’ lmin 56 2-ssec. SETTLERS’ HACK HANDICAP. One mile and about 170 yards.—Five-Eighths, 8.11 (Alexander), 1; Taipairu, 10.1, 2; Redlogue, 8.0, 3. AI3O started: Bonibrook 8.9, Pantler 8.3, Merrimas 8.0, Slave Mart 7.13, Queen’s Ferry 7.4. Won by a length. Time, lmm 53sec. TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Misgovern, 8.11 (Barry), 1.; Fairy Ring, 6.13, 2; The Drake, 6.13, 3. Also started: Takatoea 6.7, Indiana 6.7. Won easily-, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 3 3-3 sec. MAIIAriARAHA HANDICAP. One mile aiyi about 170 yards.—Fera, 8.6 (M’Carten), 1; Royal Gift, 8.11, 2; Tussore, 8.9, 3. Also started: Amber Tips 8.13, Railand 8.5. Gold Star 8.0, Suspicion 7.13. Won by half a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 56sec. C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held on the 3rd in fine, hot, windy weather. The attendance was fair, and the racing good. The totalisator investments ware £24,158, against £29,487 last year. Results: _ HORNBY WELTER HANDICAP, of 500sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Roniform, 10.2 (F. Cann), 1; First kid, 9.0, 2; Amendment, 9.0, 3. Also started: Petunia 11.3, Raconteur 11.3, Balefire 10.9, Marauder 9.0. Won by four lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 14 3-osec. TRIAL STAKES, of oOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Valdamo, 8.2 (G. Young), 1; Barmaid, 8.2, 2; Heraldry, 7.11, 3. Also started: Proliliman 8.2, Lyroe 8.2, Kilbrin 8.2, Gay Life 8.2, Sharp Burst 7.11, Bonny Friend 7.11, Sartist 7.11, Carette 7.11. Won bythree lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 27 l-ssec. MIDDLE PARK PLATE, Of 30Qsovs. Six furlongs Mr F. D. Jones's b g Murihaupo, by Sunny Lake—Equitas, 2yr3 (M. M’Carten) 1 Sir Geo. Clifford’s b f Wild Hind .. .. 2 Mr Geo. Gerard’s br f Lucinette .. .. 3 Also started: Owlseombe, Kilris, and Parody. Murihapuo was in front all the way, and won by half a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, lmin llsee. MIDSUMMER. HANDICAP, of 500sovs. One mile and a-half. —Palestrina, 8.0 (Keene), 1; Scrimmage, 7.11, 2; Royal Star, 8.6, 3. Also started: Trespass 8.7, Red ■Gown 7.7, Boadicea 7.2. Palestrina ran to the front after covering two furlongs, and was never headed, winning by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 40sec. LYTTELTON PLATE, of 300sovs. Five furlongs.—Viewpoint, 7.11 (H. Young), 1; Gay Juliet, 7.6, 2; Polymnian, 7.11, 3. Also started: Thorndale 7.11, Sprinkler 7.11, Scorn 7.11, Heathcote 7.8, Spotlight 7.8, Gamester 7.5. Viewpoint led all the way, and won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 0 CRAVEN PLATE, Of 400sovs. Seven furlongs. Battle Scene, 8.0 (J. T. Humphries) .. 1 Pluto, 9.5 2 Limelight, 8.5 3 Also started: Mustard Pot 9.5, Many Kittle 8.10, Bon Spec 8.5, Castellan 7.11, Bumptious 7.10, Will Oakland 7.9, Wild Hind 7.8, Bonny Mac 6.7, Horatius 6.7. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 27sec. HALSWELL HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. One mile.—Lovesign, 8.1 (E. Lowe), 1; Pilliewinkie, 9.0, 2; Dianella, 7.7, 3. Also started: Dame Straitlace 8.12, The Reaver 8.9, Madam Chiron 8.3, Liqueur 8.3. Sainum 8.2, Contempt 8.2, Lord Leslie 7.12, Gossard 7.12. Pickaninny 7.7, Swallowflight 7.0 Won by six lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. POST HANDICAP, of 300sovs. Seven furlongs.—Tressayr, 8.11 (G. Young), 1; Grim Joke, 7.5, 2; Angelo. 8.12, 3. Also started: Some Kid 9.1, Mythology 8.12, Meteorite 7.11, Conflict 7.7, Lord Ashlea 8.12. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 30 3-ssec WEIGH TS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. DUNEDIN CUP MEETING. FIRST DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been received for the first, day of the D.J.C. Cup meeting (February 7): AUTUMN HURDLES HANDICAP, Of 300SOVS. Two miles.

TROTTING STUD BOOK. TO THE EDITOR. Sik, —The work of compiling Volume VII of the New Zealand Trotting Stud Book is now in hand, and I wish to make use of your usual generosity in apprising owners and breeders of the fact that entriei of brood mares and their progeny are being received. Prior to the last issue of this valuable work, almost any horse of the light harness breed was eligible for inclusion. Three years ago a new series of standards was set up, which confine the entrants to only those that comply with these standards. In general, the requirements are by no means _ exclusive. The most important conditions are: 1. A horse or mare imported from America, the name of which has appeared ing a previous issue of the New Zealand Stud Book, or is the progeny of such horse and mure. 2. An imported horse or mare registered as standard-bred in America. 3. A horse or mare that complies with the New Zealand standard. It is under the last-named clause that almost any well-bred New Zealand brood mare and her progeny can get in. 'ihe New Zealand qualifications are set out in detail in the Rules of Trotting, but are somewhat lengthy to encroach on your space. Any owner is not conversant with them or is uoubtful of his brood mare s qualifications for inclusion •in the btud Book, can be set right by communicating with the compiler. This, I trust, they will do, for neglect of entry must surely detract, from the value of young stock. In this respect owners have' been somewhat remiss in the past, but under the existing conditions they must recognise the fact that Btud Book stock will always he worth mare than that not included. —I am, etc., Fred. C. Thomas. Sun Office, Christchurch. TAPANUI HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been decared by Mr A. Jone 3 for the Tapanui races: Stewards’ Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. —lncursio 9.2, Baldowa 9.2, Vice Royal 8T", Janus 7.13, King Sol 7.10, Prize Rose 7.9, Money Maker 7.8, Robert Lyn 7.7, Naomi 7.7, Lady Sentinel 7.7, Martial Dance 7.7. Welter Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Janus 9.0, Palladium 8.13, Sunlit 8.12, King Sol 8.10, Border Knight 8.10, Money Maker 8.8, Bonny Princess 8.8, Hurdy Gurdy 8.6, Lady Sentinel 8.6. Tapanui Jubilee Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.—Baldowa 9.2, Incursio 9.2, Vice Royal 8.7, Cartoon S.O, Janu3 7.13, Prize Rose 7.9, Martial Dance 7.7, Naomi 7.7. Flying Handicap. Five furlongs.—Solfa 9.9, Wliiplock 9.7, Baldowa 9.3, Rose Lady 9.3, Bloom 8.1, Sunlit 7.13, Palladium 7.12, Border Knight 7.11, Bonny Princess 7.8, Goldmark 7.8, Windsail 7.7, Gay Gauntlet 7.7, Obligio 7.7, Killory 7.7, Saturday 7.7, b g Adjudge —Cheine 77. Trial Stakes. Six furlongs.—Windsail, Martial Dance, Robert Lyn. Canvas. Goldmark, Gay Gauntlet. Obligio, Brilliant Hope, b g Adjudge—Cheerio. Bonny Princess, Russian Mark, Killory, Hmdy Gurdy, Slavish, Saturday. President’s Hack Handicap. Six furlongs. -—Solfa 9.9, Bloom 8.0, Sunlit 7.12, Rigel 7.10, Border Knight 7.10, King Sol 7.10, LadySentinel 7.7, Slavish 7.7. Dominion Handicap Trot. One mile and a-half. —Lou Derby scr, Sundowner scr. Harold King scr, Don Massey, Little Rain scr, Aberfeigh scr, Don Wallace scr. Miss Cue scr. Wee Spark 60, Black Harold 60, Eva Wallace 60, Bonny Boy 84, Lucky Harold 108, Balamoan 120, Fashion Plate 132, Moreen 132, First CluOuea 111, Bell Trix 163. Tapanui Trot. One mile and a-ha’f.— Miss Cue scr, Ivy Rothschild scr, Peero scr, Don Wallace scr, Bower Bird scr, Siki scr, Aberfeigh scr, Abbess scr, Little Rain scr. Dark Stream scr, Malcolm scr, Prince Homme scr Tracy Wilkes scr, Don Massey scr, Haro’d King scr, Sundowr.er scr. Lou Derby set. Wee Spark 60, Black Harold 60, Eva Wallace 60, Bonny Boy 84, Lucky Harold 108, Balamoan 120, Fashion Plate 132, Moreen 132 INCONSISTENT PERFORMANCES. SYDNEY, February 3. The stewards of the Australian Jockey Club inquired into the recent running of Radiant Light, and decided ‘ that, whilst the horse’s performances were inconsistent, no further action be taken. RACING STOCK. MR W. G. STEAD'S PURCHASE. LONDON. December 16. Considerable interest will be taken here in the future of Leighton, who was acquired by the British Bloodstock Agency on behalf of Mr W. G. Stead (Flaxmere, Hastings) at the Newmarket December sales. Tliia bay four-year-old is the son of Roi Herod (sire of The Tetrarch) out of Queen of the Earth (second in the Oaks, and dam of Tip-Top and St. Coe), by Flying Fox, out of Lovely (winner of the Oaks), by Hermit, out of Aanonvma, by Stockwell. Leighton thus embraces the finest blood in the country, both from his sire and his dam.

As a two-year-old Leighton won the four races in which he took part in a manner which led many to believe that he was a "horse of the century.” These races included the British Dominion Plate and Lancashire Breeders’ Produce Stakes. His three-year-old career proved disapyiointing, possibly because he was treated by the handicappers as a much better animal than he really was. He started favourite but failed to stay in the Derby won by Humorist in‘l9‘2l. He was second when he came past Tattenham, but he was knocked out of his stride in the straight by a French horse named Bohemian. He nearly brought off a great surprise iirthe Cambridgeshire. Though he had been "stopped” in his training, he was only beaten by a short head by Milenke, to *-hom he was conceding lSlb. In the Trial Stakes, Ascot, he was beaten by a short head by Plymstock. As a four-year-old he won the Non-stayers’ Plate, Ldngfield, beating The Night Patrol, was second to the Yellow Dwarf, beaten a neck in the Lingfield Park Breeders’ Stakes, second to Tetrabbazia in the Royal Stakes, Newbury, and second, beaten a neck, to Leighton Tor in the Town Moor Handicap, Doncaster. Though he had every opportunity during his four-vear-old career these were the only races he made any showing out of 16 attempts. Mr W. E. YThineray, the former owner, had intended to use Lsighton for stud purposes, but owing to ill-health Mr Whineray has had to sell all his horses. He had been offered £2OOO for Leighton by Mr J. B. Joel after the 1921 Derby. At the auctions last week, Mrs "Whitburn, the well-known owner, was another bidder, and Lord Rosebery's agent, Mr Edmonds, who wished to buy the horse for stud purposes on behalf of a leading owner in Victoria. Mr Edmondis hid up to £3OOO and Mr Stead's agents obtained the horse for £3IOO. Leighton is an excellent example of a horse which could have been sold at one time for a fortune. An offer of £20,000 for him was once refused. He will remain at Manor Farm, Broxbourne, until shipment, probably before tlie New Year. It is understood there is no intention to race him in New Zealand.

at. lb. st. lb. 'Mazama 11 13 Glensliine 9 6 Londonderry 10 13 Lvroe 9 0 Claverhouse 10 5 Pitch Dark .. 9 0 Kilbrogan 10 2 Rapid River 9 0 Staff Officer .. 9 13 TRIAL STAKES, Of 2009OVS. Seven furlongs. Poliliman 8 4 Rigs o' Barley 8 2 Brilliant Hope 8 4 Dollarpiece 8 1 Marmont 8 4 Bonnie Olive 8 1 Sharp Burst 8 2 Naomi 8 1 King Sol 8 2 Bourina 7 13 Boughleen Blue Lady 7 13 Dlioun 8 2 Carette 7 13 PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, Of 700sovs. Six furlongs. Mustard Pot 9 4 Will Oakland 7 10 Listening Post 9 4 Mantua 7 2 /Vespucci 9 0 Bella Lake 7 0 Sunny Locli.. 8 8 In the Pink.. 7 0 Limelight 8 3 Franeaise 7 0 Tress ayr 8 9 Moorland 7 0 Kerb 7 11 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Pillie Winkie 9 3 Liqueur .. 8 4 Loughrea 9 3 Adjutor 8 3 A.viapado 9 2 Pickaninny 7 9 Warhaven 9 0 ’Frisco Mail .. 7 7 Dame StraitKukume 7 7 lace 8 12 Martial Dance 7 7

DUNEDIN CUP, Of IGOOsova One mile and a-kalf Silver Peak 8 13 General Cupidon 8 12 Advance 7 10 Insurrection .. 8 11 Scrimmage 7 8 Trespass 8 5 Corn Rigs 7 t Gold Light .. 8 4 Eleus 7 4 Royal Star .. 8 4 Silent King.. 7 1 Many Kittle.. 8 3 Boadicea 7 0 ‘Rosed ay .. 8 0 Tin Soldier .. 7 it champagne STAKES, Of 750sovs. Six furlongs. Munliapo 9 10 Olympia 8 10 Razzle Dazzle 9 7 Owlscombe 8 7 Bonnie Lake 8 12 Wild Hind .. 8 7 Gamester 8 10 Kilris 8 7 Frivol 8 10 Parody 8 7 Hoorn 8 10 BERWICK HANDICAP, Of 225so vs. Seven furlongs. Moorland 9 9 Osterman 8 11 Uleaborg 9 7 Linhope 8 8 incursio 9 2 Frenchman 8 3 Baldowa 9 1 Killoff 8 0 Samum 8 13 Windermere 8 0 Contempt 8 13 Kukiune 8 0 Barmaid 8 12 Prize Rose 8 0 STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP. Of 300povs One mile Sunny Loch 10 11 Bonnie Mac .. 8 2 iSome Kid 10 3 Mirza 8 2 10 1 Lady Blissful 8 2 r'alamon 9 9 Nunerrant 8 0 Miss Muriel 8 12 Marching Conflict 8 8 Order .. 8 0 Lord Ashley 8 2 lluena 8 0