RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3802, 25 January 1927, Page 59

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

WAIROA RACES. First Day—Tuesday, January 18. . Ihe Wairoa Racing Club’s annual meeting was opened in beautiful weather, beiore a large attendance. The track was in good order. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of SOsovs. • Six furlongs—s Gold Streak, 8.2 (C. France), 1; 1 Night Gambler, 8.6, 2; 4 Taukai, 8,10, 3. Also started: 3 Voltore 9.0 2 Dreamy 8.0, 6 The Heathen 8.0. Won by three lengths, a long neck between second and third. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. TEKUPENGA HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—4 Waioeka Jack, 8.3 (J. W. Nixon), 1; 1 Tinomaunga, 8.1, .2; 2 Carniola, 8.4, 3. Also started: 3 Gold Dot 9.0, 6 Manutai 7.11, 5 Hinekoturangi 7.5. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15. l-ssec. WAIROA HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—3 Princess Nata, BA-(P. Atkins), 1; 1 Morose, 8.8,-2: 3 Pita, 9.0, 3. The only starters. Won by a netik, two lengths. between second and thiifd? Time, 2min 7eec. .MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, of 80sovs. Five furlongs.—l Tan (M'Tavish), 1; 3 Sipger Boy, 2; 2 Nigli.t'Gambler, 3. Also etarttid:. s Cluster, B.Gold Which, 4 King’s Dream, 7 Hakuwai, Si. Aita, 6 Wilfred, Won by half a length' ‘'a J head between v second and third. Time, Imin 3sec.

TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Tinomaunga, 9.0 (M’Tavish), 1; 1 Night Song, 8.10, 2; 3 Gold Streak, 7.12, 3. Also started: 6 Manutai 8.2, 4 Hinekapua 7.10, 5 Rakaroc. 7.10. Won by half a length each way. Time, Imin 15sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.—l Ngawati, 8.9 (P. MTlroy), 1; 3 Serenade, 7.12, 2; 2 Haurangi, 9.0, 3. The only starters. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15Jsec. RAUWA HACK HANDICAP, of 90sov Seven furlongs.—4 Copper Nob, 7.11, 1; 1 .Lombardo, 8.9, 2; 3 Taukari, 7.5, 3. Also started: 2 Krishna 8.4. Won by half a length each way. Time, Imin 29 l-ssec. HURUMA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 125sovs. One mile. —1 Handy, 9.9, 1; 2 Garzon, 9.8, 2; 2 Westerner, 9.5, 3. Also started: 4 Black Flier 9.0. Won by a length, half a length between second and "third. Time, Imin 42 l-ssec.

Second Day—Thursday, January 20. The Wairoa Racing Club’s annual meeting was concluded in fine weather before a large attendance and on a good track. The totalisator handled £10,242, compared with £10,544 for the corresponding day last year, making a total for the meeting of £17,054, a decrease of £1072. Results: WAIKAREMOANA HACK. Six furlongs.—s Hinekapua, 7. 7 (S. Fanning) ,1:3 Tinomaunga, 9.10, 2; 1 Night Gambler, 8.4, 3. Also started: 2 Tan 9.11, 4 Voltore 8.3, 6 Gold Watch 7.5. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec.

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. One mile. —1 Garzon, 10.7 (Nixon) 1; 2 Lombardo, 10.10, 2; 3 Copper Nob, 10.5, 3. Also started: 4 Crishna 9.11, 5 Gold Streak 9.8, 6 Blackflyer 9.0. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec. CARROLL MEMORIAL HANDICAP. One mile.—3 Mountain Top, 7.2 (Fanning), 1; 2 Handy, 8.4, 2; 1 Princess Nata, 8.12, 3. Only starters. Won \y half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 42 4-ssec. ’’

SCURRY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 6 Hakuwai, 8.1 (M’Hugh), 1; 5 King’s Dream, 8.1, 2; 3 Taukari, 8.4, 3. Also started: 1 Singer Boy 9.0, 4 The Heathen 8.0, 2 Cluster 8.0. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. PAEROA HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—2 Tinomaunga, 9.10 (Nixon), 1; 1 Night Song, 8.4, 2; 5 Hinekapua, 7.7, 3. Also started: 6 Rakaroa 7.5, 3 Wilford 7.5, 4 Crishna B.C Won by a nose, a length between rotond and third. Time, Imin 15see.

FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 3 Morose, 8.10 (Fanning), and 1 Serenade, 8.0 (M’llroy), dead heat, 1: 4 Westerner, 7.3, 3. Also started: 2 Haurangi 8.10. Time, Imin 15 l-ssee. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, Six furlongs.—l Carniola, 8.6 (Atkins), 1; 2 Waioeka Jack, 9.5, 2; 5 Taukari, 7.8, 3. Also started: 4 Hakuwai 7.5, 3 Night Song 9.0. Half a length each way. Time, Imin PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—2 Pita, 8.13 (Atkins), 1; 1 Gold Dot, 7.13, 2; 3 Handy, 8.5, 3. Also started: 4 Morose 8.10. 5 Westerner 7.2, 6 Lord Muskerry 9.0. A length each way. Time, Imin 28sec. WELLINGTON RACES. First Day—Thursday, January 20.. The Wellington Racing Club’s carnival opened in good weather and before a big attendance from all parts of the Dominion. South Island horses met with success in the big events. Rapier returning a big dividend in the Wellington Cup. Punters were rewarded with good dividends, onlv two favourites getting home during the day. The totalisator returns showed a slight decrease on the corresponding day of last year, £47,193 being invested, as against £48,319. The following are the results: — TRENTHAM HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One mile. 2 —Outfit. 9.12 (A. Jenkins) ... 1 4 —Oriflamb, 9.11 (E. Shaw) ... 2 1— Mint Leaf, 10.13 (G. Morris) 3 Also started: 6 ALaric 11.0, 5 Bennanee 10.8, 3 Kilmiss 10.5, 7 Ardfinnan 9.6, 9 Folyastra 9.6, 10 Son o’ Mine 9.0, 11 The Tank 9.0, 3 Tannadice 9.0. Won by a length,- with a long neck between second and third. Time, Imin 41isec. WELLINGTON STAKES. Of lOOOsovs. Five furlongs. 2— Limited. 8.6 (L. G. Morris) ... 1 3— -Silvermine. 7.2 J (T. Tito) ... 2 I—Lysander, 9.6 (L. A. Pine) ... 3 Also started: 6 Lorna Doone, 4 High Finance, 5 Auratum, 7 Sudden Storm. Won by a good length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 58£sec—a race record. APPRENTICE PLATE, Of 300sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 — Stormy, 8.4 (A. Driscoll) ... 1 10 —Assurance, 7.4 (R. Coveny) ... 2 2— Queen’s Choice, 7.9 JBurgess) 3 Also started: 12 Royal Pointer (bracketed with Peggy Ford), 6 Horomea, 7 Black Mint, 11 No Favours, 9 Pangolin, 14 Royal Land, 4 Alton, 3 Bank Note, 13 Hymill, 8 Vetigern. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, v. Of 350sovs. Five furlongs. 2—Thaw. 7.13 (L. A. Pine) *J. 1 1 — Melissa, 7.8 (T. Green) 2 6—Otairi, 7.4 (A. Driscoll) ... 3 - Also started: 5 Poly'dectes 8.7, 8 Chips 8.4, 4 Panther 7.10 (bracketed with Historic 7,7 and Tone 7.0),' ‘3 Reckless 7.9, 10 Marsurd 7.8, 7 Silver Coot 7.2, 11 Rory O’Moore 7.6, 9 Priceless 7.0, 13 Vigilance 7.0. 12 Grey Mist 7.0. 14 Exhibition 7.0. Won by a short length, wtih a head between second and third. Time, 58ilsec. WELLINGTON CUP. Of 1750sovs. One mile and a-half. 10 —Rapier, 7.8 (W. Brown) ... 1 2— Te Monanui (L. G. Morris) 2I—Rapine1—Rapine (B. H. Morris) ... 3 _Also started : 1 Star Stranger 9.3 bracketed with Rapine 10.2, 8 Count Cavour 9.13 6 Footfall 8.6 11 Mask 7.12, 7 Civility 7.10, 9 Merry Day 7.10, 4 Mandane '7.8, : 3 rlynanna 7.7, 5 Piuthair 7.6 and Clarinda 7.4 (bracketed), 14 Star Ranger 7.4, 12 Fresco 7.0, 13 Royal Mint 7.0. .> Won by a noje, with a length and a-half between" second and third. Time, 2miri 32isec. ' '■ ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. Of 500sovb. One mile.

I—Ring1—Ring the Bell, 8.2 (B. H. Morris) 1 3—Penman, 8.11 (L. G. Morris) 2 s—Joy Bird, 8.2 (H. Wiggins) 3 Also started: 2 Centrepiece 9.5 4 Inferno 8.11, 7 Perle de Leon 8.8, 6 Decoy Bird 8.2. Won by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 41|sec. '■ TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Of lOOOsovs. Six furlongs. 13— Booster, 7.7 (A. Didham) ... 1 9—Paperchase, 7.7 (Eastwood) ... 2 14— Corn Money, 7.12 (T. Metcalf) 3 Also started: 3 Reremoana and Lady Cavendish (bracketed) 8.6, 8 The Hawk 9.11, 5 Grand Knight 9.9, 6 Royal Damon 8.7, 4 Mimetic 8.0, 1 High Pitch 8.0, 2 Shirley 7.13, _lO Cawnpore 7.10, 5 Deluge 7.8, 7 Licinius 7.7, 4- Ballymoy II 7.6, 17 King Smock 7.6, 12 Benzora 7.10, 16 Receipt 7.0. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 10 2-ssec. RUAPEHU HANDICAP. Of 300sovs. Six furlongs Starboard Light, 8.5 (R. J. Mackie) 1 Lady Ideal, 7.8 (W. H. Jones) 2 Vesperiis, 8.7 (G. Ridgway) ... 3 Also started: 11 Rosenor 8.9, 6 Great Day 8.9, 7 Minotus 8.7, 1 Kilmezzo 8.6, 17 Subjection 8.3, 3 King’s Folly 8.3, 14 Royal Game 8.3, 5 Gold Mint 8.0, 8 Lady Ideal 7.8, 4 Bronstell 7.8, 13 Frivolous 7.5, 2 Royal Picture 7.4, 15 Dimmer 7.3, 16 Hymgreat 7.2, 9 Dark Spot 7.0, 18 Kells 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin Hisec. Second Day—Saturday, January 22. /The weather was fine but dull. The. track was in good order, allowing of excellent racing, in which there were some close finishes. The totalisator handled £78,943 10s, against £78,203 last -year. Results: — MUNG A ROA HIGH WEIGHT. Of 300sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 — Mintleaf, 11.12 (L. G. Morris) 1 2— Wedding March, 10.2 2 7 —Bennannee, 10.5 3 Also started: 10 Alaric 10.11, 4 Sottana 10.2, 3 Capitulation 9.9, 9 Lady Gay 9.6, 5 Ardfinian 9.4, 6 Motu 9.0, 8 Lady Passenger 9.0. Won by three lengths, a length and a-half between second and third. Lady Passenger was fourth. Time, 2min 9sec.

TRIAL PLATE. Of 500sovs. Seven furlongs. 2—Crown Area (S. Wilson) ... 1 1 — Assurance ... ... 2 4 —Serotina 3 Also started: 8 Mountain Star, 6 Mister Gamp, 5 Crossbow, 7 Climax, 10 Gourmet, 3' Hymgreat, 11 Kilmoyler, 12 Lucre, 9 Zarisee. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Crossbow was fourth. Time, Imin 27gsec. JANUARY HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. One mile. 2— Centrepiece, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) 1 4—Rascal, 8,13 ... 2 7 — Joybird, 7.10 3.. Also started: Royal Damon 9.2, 6 Penman 8.10, 1 Ring the Bell 8.8, 3 Corn Money 8.7, 5 King Smock 8.5, 8 Inferno 8.3, 11 Perle de Leon 7.13, 10 Decoy Bord 7.7 Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Decoy Bird was fourth. Time, Imin 40gsec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Six furlongs. 4—Paleta, 9.5 ‘ ... ... 1 6—Laughing Prince, 9.5 ... ... 2 2— Otairi, 7.3 3 Also started: 1 Thaw 8.10 5 Chips 8.0, 3 Ti Tree 3.10, 10 Marsurd 7.4, 7 Historic 7.4, and 7.0 (bracketed), 8 Don Jose 7.0, 9 Wild Pigeon 7.0. Won by two lengths, with half a head between second and third. Tone was fourth. Time, Imin 12-Asec. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile and three furlongs. 2 Star Stranger, 9.5 (R. Reed) ... 1 3— Piuthair, 7.8 2 I—Footfall, 8.9 3 Also started: 6 Count Cavour 10.0, 4 Mask 8.1, 9 Merry Day 7.10, 5 Alloway 7.8, 8 Fresco 7.3, 7 Front Rank 7.2. Won by half a head, two lengths between second and third. Front Rank was fourth. Time, 2min 17sec. DOURO CUP, Of 700sovs. One mile. . I— Vesperus, 8.3 (B. H. Morris) 1 3—Stormy, 9.9 ... 2 II — Kilmiss, 8.0 3 Also started: 2 Queen’s Choice 8.13, 6 Horomea 8.11, 8 Starboard Light 8.8. 4 Outfit 8.6, 13 Rosenor 8.2, 9 Kilmezzo 7.12, 12 Inoe 7.10, 14 Gardant 7.10, 7 Battle Colours 7.10, 17 Vertigern 7.9, 5 Gold Mint 7.7, 16’ No Favours 7.5, 15 Bronstell 7.2, 18 Son o’ Mine 7.2, 10 Jemidar 7.0, 18 Peggy Ford 7.0. Won by a nose, two lengths between second and third. Vertigern was fourth. Time, Imin 41sec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, Of 600sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Limited, 8.4 (L. G 7 Morris) + 2— Paperchase, 7.12 (C. Eastwood) + 8— Benzora, 7.10 3 Also started: 3 Mimetic 7.12, 6 Father O’Flynn 7.9, 5 Cawnpore 7.7, 4 Licinius 7.5, 9 Nadarino 7.3, 10 Standard 7.2, 7 Receipt 7.0. Benzora was only a head away third, with Mimetic another head away. Time, Imin CAMP HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. Six furlongs. _ 2 —Lady Ideal, 7.12 1 I—Sagittarius, 8.4 2 3— Some Lad, 7.4 ... 3 Also started: 5 Royal Tractor 7.8, 4 Baby Bun 7.8, 8 Frivolous 7.4, 7 Royal Land 7.2, 9 Theodolite 7.0, 6 Dark Spot 7.0. Won by a nose, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 12isec. BAY OF ISLANDS RACES. Saturday, January 22. There was a. record gathering, in bright sunshine, for the Bay of Islands Racing Club’s annual meeting at Kawakawa. The course was in good order. The small fields provided excellent finishes. The. totalisator 5 handled £8369. 10s, against £10,413 10s last year, . when the.meeting was,held at Whangarei. and’.£9323 at KaWakawa" in 1925. Results: — HOKIANGA HANDICAP. Six fur-

longs.—6 Michael, 8.0 (Reilly), 1; Wee Marble, 8.2, 2; 2 Master Arch, 8.10, 3. Also started: 3 St. Lucas 9.10, 7 Electrode 8.2, 8 Young Mischief 8.0, 5 Adjure 8.0, 4 Ivydale 8.0, 8 Star Love 8.0, Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 19 3-ssec. KAIKOTIE HACK. Five furlongs.— 6 Fiery Lad 7.0 (Conquest), 1; 9 Miss LuLeLullus, 8.0, 2; 1 Bright Dawa 8.7, 3. Also started: 3 Illangar 10.3, I Lady Lois 9.13, 7 Bowman 9.5, 10 Just Quietly 9.2, 7 Adjuster 8.7, Turn 8.7, 2 Takurunga 7.13, 4 Sandbag 7T.0. Won by two' lengths; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 2 4-ssec

KAWAKAWA CUP. One mile and aquarter.—l Auruniavis 9.0 (J. Armstrong), 1; 2 Golden Krist, 8.2, 3; Rahepoto, 7.0, 3. Also started: 4 Waning Light 7.0. Won by two and a-half lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 11 4-ssee. J’TORTHLAND COUNTIES HANDlfurlongs.—3 Dead Sweet, 8.1 (Chaplin, 1; 2 Michael, 7.0, 2 1 Comet King, 8.8, 3. Also started: 5 Electrode 7.0, 4 Young Mischief 7.0. Won by a length; a neck between . second and third. Time, Imin 32 3-ssec MAROMAKU HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—l Marble Mount, 8.12, 1; 2 Wee Marble, 7.0 2; 3 Lady Lois, 10.1, 3. Also started: 4 St. Lucas 7.5, 5 Star Love 7.0. »o n by one length and a-half each way. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec. OHAEAWAI WELTER. One mile.-4 KIn S 10 - 1 3 (Dulieu), 1; 2 Adjuster, 10.7, 2; 1 Dead Sweet, 9.10,3. Also started: 3 Turn 10.0. Won by one length and ahalf with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 45 3-ssec. PAKARAKA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —4 Miss Lucullus, 8.2 (Cammick), 1; 6 Quaestore 7.5, 2; 5 Lady Lois, 10.4, 3. Also started: 2 Marble Mount 8.2 3 Waning Light 7.11, 1 Fiery Lad 7.0. ' Won by haif a length, .with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. RUSSELL HANDICAP. Seven furLongs.—2 Golden rist, 9.5 (Holland), 1; 7 Just Quietly, 8.13, 2; 1 Bright Dawn, 8.4, 3. Also started: 4 Rahepoto 9.2, 6 Bowman 9.2, 3 Takurunga 7.9, 5 Lady Arch 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, with one length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 37sec.

TE AROHA TROTTING MEETINC. Saturday, January 22. The annual meeting of the Te Aroha Trotting Club was held in beautiful weather before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £13,12'’ compared with £15,444 last year. ‘Results:... ELSTO HANDICAP.. One mile and ahalf.—3 Sean Triubhais, scr (Wood), 1; 1 Roez, scr, 2; 2 Lenorma, scr, 3. Also . started: 7 Golden Downs scr, and Mokopuna scr (bracketed), 14 Mina scr, 12 Sydney Bell scr, 9 Debalzac scr, 16 Wiltshire Lad scr, 4 Ada Wood scr, 15 Albert Cry scr, 5 Lena Ansell 72 yards behind, 8 Molly Park 72, 6 Vanity-Boy 120, 13 Gold Star 132, 10 Kataeo 132, 11 Floraline 180, 17 Peter Brown 180, Sean Triubhais won by a . length from Roez, with Ada Wood a neck away third. Ada Wood was disqualified for galloping, and Lenorma was placed ■ third. Time, 51 3-ssec. WAITOA HANDICAP. One mile and ahalf.—B Horizon,- scr (Robertson), 1; 1 Bell Dial, scr, 2; 6 Maid of Mountains, scr, 3. Also started: 5 Teddy Ansel scr, 15 Dolly Thorpe scr, 11 Willie Mac. scr, 14 Boadas : Child scr, 2 Roamer scr, 7 Fungus scr, 5 The Dealer scr, 13 Lola Reklaw scr. 12 Andover scr, 10 Ansell Bell 12 yards behind, 4 Moko Chief' 24, 3 Tony Victor 36, 9 Manna 48. Won by half a-length each way. Time, 3min 35 2-ssec. . TE AROHA TROTTING CLUB CUP, Of 250sovs. Two miles. 1— Rock Hindon, 60 yards behind (Wood) 1 6—Master Councillor, 48 ..." ... 2 2— Bingen Star, scr 3 Also started: 3 Delavan Bill scr, 7 Gold Sound scr, 3 Wimmera King scr, 9 Billy Whiz 12 yards behind, 4 Ruapere 12, 5 Toll Chimes 12. Ruapere capsized the sulky at the start and took no part in the race. Wimmera King was interfered with and lost a hundred yards, while Delaven Bill and Billy Whizz also lost considerable ground. From start to finish the placed horses were the only ones with a chance. Rock Hinton finishing fast to win by a length. Time, 4min 42 2-ssec. MANAWATU HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—l Taipare scr, (Willetts) 1; 4 Nutt Hinton scr, 2; 6 Red Star, 12yds behind, 3. Also started: Little Gold scr, 8 Sidelight 12yds behind, 3 Bittern 36, 2 Admiral Lock 60, 5 Hal Chimes 132. Won by 10 lengths, one length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min 58 RUAKAKA HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—2. Bell Dial scr, (Williams), 1; 6 Moko Chief, 36yds behind, 2; 10 Ekeoranei, 36yds behind, 3. - Also started: 1 Roylete scr, 11 Fungus scr, 9 Great Audo scr, 12 Santa Anna scr, 12 Teddy Ansel scr, 13 Shannagolden scr, 14 Willie Mac scr, 14 Boadas Child scr, 7 Lola Reklaw scr, 5 Royal Arcade 12yds behind, 8 Ansell Bell 12, 3 Beauty Spot 36. Won by one length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3min 4sec. WAIHOU HANDICAP. Two miles.—4 Floraline, _ 24yds behind, (Hamilton), 1; 3 Sean Triubhais, scr, 2; 1 Sweet Memory, 48yds behind, 3: Also started: 8 Vanity Boy scr, 9 Goldstar scr, 7 Katalu scr, 11 Albert Cry scr, 6 Ohapi scr, and Wild _Nut 120yds . behind (bracketed), 2 Red Denis 12yds behind, 5 Lord Roberts 24, 10 Peter Brown 96. Won by 10 lengths each way. Time, 4min 59sec. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP. - One mile and three-quarters.—2 The Roamer, scr, (S. Roe), 1; 3 Manna scr, 2; 1 Childe Audubon, 36yds behind, 3. Also started: 6 Red Star scr, 5 Bittern scr, 7 Sidelight scr, 7 Delavan Bill 24yds behind, 4 Toll Chimes 36. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 55,2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP. One mile.— 1 Admiral Lock 24yds behind, (August), 1; '2 Liberate, 36yds behind, 2; 6 Ekeoranei, scr, 3. Also started: 9 Leewood scr,' 5 Gold Sound 12yds behind, 8 Delavan Bill 36, .3 Ruapere 48,- 7. Master Councillor 60, 7 Bawldy Locanda 60. . Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 20 2-ssec.

HAWKE’S BAY TROTTING MEETING. Saturday, January 22. The weather was perfect for the annual meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club the going was good and there was a larve attendance. The £1 totalisator put through £10,353. compared with £11,582 10s put through by the 10s totalisator for the corresponding. meeting last year, making a decrease of £1229 10s. Results :— NOVICE HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Ono mile and a-half.—l Peter Gratton, scr, 1; 5 Ngahuia, scr, 2; 7 Boston Chimes, 36yds behind. 3. Also started: 9 Huia Maitl 2 Kevmbrae scr, 4 Richmond Lass 12yds behind, 6 Audubon Mac 12, 7 Van Mac 36, 3 Fhton 6G. Won by a clear length. Time’ 3mm 45sec. TARADALE HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One rmle and a-ha]f.—2 Great Change, scr, 1; 1 Commander Bingen, scr, 2; 5 Tui Bells 43yds behind, 3. Also started : 7 Audubon Boy scr, 6 Bon Tapui scr, 8 Pactolus 12yds behind, 4 Raima 96, 3 King Peter 132. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 44sec. CLIVE HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile and a-half.—2 Loch Moigh, 12yds behind (L. W. Hughes). 1; 5 Hal Huon, 36, 2; 1 Kama, 48, 3. Also started: 6 Van Mac scr, 4 Boston .Chimes scr, 7 Marion Junior 24, 3 Item 36, 9 Golden Morn 48, 8 Uramic 120. Won by a length. Tithe, 3min 39sec. HAWKE'S BAY CUP, Of .325sovs. Two miles. 4—Sister Beatrice, scr (Owner) ... 1 2—Bingen .King. 48yds behind ... 2 6 —Van Rich, 72yds behind. ... 3 Also started: 5 The Shrew 34tds behind, 6 Blue Glen scr, 1 Holly :Bell 24yds,. 3 Tramnfast 24, 8 Master Cute 24, 7 Bicolour 36. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 45sec. HASTINGS HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —2 Petei' Gratton, 12yds behind, 1; 4 Fliton, 12, 2; 6 Audubon Mac, scr, 3. Also started: 9 Huia Maid scr. 7 Vel Locanda scr, 1. Carbine Direct 12yds behind, 5 Little Huia 12. 8 Marion Junior 24, 3 Hal .Huon 36. Won by a length. Time, 3min Isec. JANUARY HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Two miles. —1 Commander Bingen, scr, 1; 3 Tui Bells, 24yds behind. 2; 4 Raima 72, 3. Also started: 5 Ben Bingen scr, 7 Bon Tapui scr, 6 Annette 96yds, 2 Petroleuse 108. Won pulling up by four lengths. Time, smin 2sec. NAPIER HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. —1 Mary Audubon, 36yds behind, 1; 4 Blue Glen. 48, 2; 3 Item, scr, 3. Also started. 2 Black Ballin scr, 6 Golden Morn 12yds behind, 5 Urami<» 72. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 54 3-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 140sovs. Nine furlongs.—s Blue Glen scr, (G. Caddy). 1: 6 Master Cute, 12yds, 2; 3 Bicolour, 24, 3. Also started: 2 Holly Bell 12vds behind, 4 Una Dillon 12, 1 Profiteer 12, 1 Bingen King 24. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 36sec.