RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3803, 1 February 1927, Page 57

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

FORBURY PARK SUMMER MEETING. First Day.—Thursday, January 27. The Forbury Park Trotting Club opened its summer meeting in perfect weather. The attendance appeared to be very good for what really amounted to an off day, and the card supplied some rather interesting racing and close finishes. The track provided fairly good going, but the foothold was on the slow side, and several of the winners won outside their handicaps. Backers confined their attention principally to Golden Devon and Sea Pearl in the Dunedin Cup, but neither of them reached the major placings, which Loganwood and Parkwood split by the narrowest of margins. The judge also had some difficulty over the King George Handicap, in which he failed to separate Honour Bright and Jolly Chimes. As usual in such cases, doubts were cast on the judge’s decision, but only one can give an accurate verdict, and that is the man in the official line with the winning post. It must be said that the day’s sport created a very favourable impression, particularly with some visitors from Australia and elsewhere, who expressed their great appreciation of the club’s hospitality as well as the pleasure of seeing some really good light-harness racing. The horses comprising the field for the Vauxhall Handicap for trotters acting under saddle gave an indifferent exhibition, as most of them went to breaks during the race. J. M’Lennan kept Hawkesbury’s Pride to a level gait and won well. Both Ben Logan and Great Elect broke when threatening danger half a furlong from home. Mountain Chimes began well in the Electric Handicap, and made all the running until Grey Cloud measured him off under pressure in the final furlong. Reta looked to hold a chance when racing with the leaders about three furlongs from home, but put in a bad break. Honour Bright and Berenice both went fair races, but none of the placed lot were capable of going equal to the class in which they were engaged. Elzear outclassed the opposition in the Musselburgh Handicap, and obviously had the race won a lap from home. Nelson M'Kinney was with the winner at one stage of the journey, and Avalanche, after breaking up in the first part of the race, appeared to hold a good -hanee of getting second, but tired in the last half-furlong, and both Real Lady and Engagement beat him home.

Bessie Logan and Nelson Derby were struck out of the Dunedin Cup, and this left a field of 12 to face the starter. Backers shot a bit wide of the mark in the betting, as Loganwood, who beat P-rkwood by the narrowest of margins, was one of the rank outsiders of the field. When sent away they began well, except Jack Potts, who mixed when asked to get busy. Parkwood made most of the running in a close-running field, and when St. Maura broke about three furlongs from home she interfered with Black Admiral and Logan Chief. Golden Devon was with the leader, and Loganwood picked up a handy position early in the race. Parkwood led into the straight from Loganwood and Sea Pearl, who was running a bit wide." Riddle began to get anxious halfway up the straight with Parkwood, and had his horse under pressure to resist a challenge from Loganwood, who, however, just managed to catch the judge’s eye. Sea Pearl was nearly two lengths away, and then came Jack Potts, Trenand, Ouimet, and Golden Devon. They went the first half in Imin 11 2-ssec, a mile in 2min 21see, and 12 furlongs in 3min 28 3-ssec. The silver cup attached to the race was presented by Miss lona Irwin, and the presentation created a round of applause, which became renewed when Mr G. W. Dransfield, the owner of the winner, returned thanks for the receipt of the trophy. One of the largest fields on record faced the starter in the Southland Handicap, for which 32 went to the post. The big field was fairlv set when sent away, and amongst those that failed to go were Red Chequer and Anditress. Bridget Pointer and Spring Note struck trouble early in the race, as they both smashed their sulkies, and O. Reed received a round of applause for the plucky manner in which he stuck to Spring Note when she galloped away with an overturned sulky. Rosethorne and Logan Park were always in the van of a well-strung-out field, and the latter went to the front four furlongs from home, and was never seriously challenged. The race gave evidence of the fact that large fields do not always provide a good racing spectacle. The field was spread over a furlong in the first quarter, and it was practically a onehorse race over the final half-mile. The win was a popular success, as. J. M'Kewen, who held the reins over the winner,'has been rather unlucky with his horses in recent years, and a smile from Dame Fortune became a pleasure to witness. Merry Bingen, followed by Audobell, made the running for the first mile and a-half in the Otago Cup. Le' Todd, broke

half a mile from home, but did not lose ground. Audobell joined Merry Bingen when going to the far turn, but put in a bad break and lost his place. Blue Thorpe headed Merry Bingen two furlongs from home, and led Le Todd and Charles Dixie into the straight. Le Todd was in charge half-way up the straight, and apparently had the race won when he broke. This left Blue Thorpe to come on and win by nearly three lengths. Charles Dixie was about the same distance away, and then came Proud Ata, Ingle Bingen, and Bonny Spec. Neither Escapade nor Money Spider managed to gather their handicaps and look dangerous at any stage of the race. Miss lona Irwin again had the pleasure of presenting a trophy, as a cup went with the stakes, and so imparted more than ordinary interest to the race. Ding Dong Bell and Avenger led the way at the end of the first furlong in the King George Handicap, but the latter did not last very long. Trimmer, Jolly Chimes, Honour Bright, Golden Bubbles, and Desborough were racing in close order with a lap to go. Jolly Chimes, Honour Bright, and Desborough, in that order from the rails, led into the straight together, and after a fighting finish the judge could not separate the two firstnamed. Desborough was a bad third, just in front of Some Wilkes, Logan Holme, and Avenger. A well-backed chance in Terence Dillon got within eight or 10 lengths of the leaders half a mile from home. He was on the outside, and had to cover a good deal of extra ground, but never looked dangerous over the final quarter. Desborough looked rather dangerous when going down the back for the last time, but failed to stay on after being one of the leaders into the straight. Nantwich dwelt a bit at the breakaway in the Flying Handicap, but once she hit her hobbles was always travelling like a winner. Parkwood held a change of getting second, but he skipped under pressure when 100 yards from home. The partially barren honour of being second went to Bingen Lad, who was fruitlessly endeavouring to give 24yds to the winner. The totalisator handled £25,427 for the day, compared with £28,867 for the first day of the summer meeting last year, which, of course, was held during the period of the Exhibition. Results:— VAUXHALL HANDICAP, of 225sovs, second 40sovs and third 20sovs. Saddle; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.4| (2.30) or ' better. One mile and five furlongs. 6—Mr G. Carling’s b m Hawkesbury’s ’ Pride, by El Carbine—Gardenia, syrs, scr (J. McLennan) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr A. D. • Hudson’s Ben Logan, 12yds (A. M'Leod) 2 , 4—Messrs P. F. and C. J. Ryan’s Great Elect, 24yds (M. B. Edwards) 3 Also started: 15 Dohray Wilkes scr (M. Campbell), 12 Mat Audubon scr (H. Frost), 14Perfectationscr (J.M'Lennajn), 8 Bonette scr (0. Reed), 10 Nelson Wood scr (M. Holmes), 11 Jade scr (W. M'Rae), 13 Marvin Bell scr (S. Todd), 1 Swiftest 24 yards behind (coupled with Ben Logan (E. C. M'Dermott), 3 Alpha Wilkes 24 (J. Walsh), Grand Nature (W. Robinson), 6 Buck Up 60 (D. R. MTntyre), 5 Bon Wood 60 (E. J. Dwyer), 2 Nelson M'Kinney 108 (R. Townley. Buck Up, Dohray Wilkes, Bonette, and Nelson M'Kinney failed to strike their gait, and at the end of three furlongs, and passing the stand, Jade was six lengths in front of Great Elect, with Hawkesbury’s Pride and Alpha Wilkes handy. Jade led round the circuit, and commencing the final lap Jade, Hawkesbury’s Pride, Alpha Wilkes, and Great Elect were running together. Hawkesbury’s Pride was in front entering the back stretch, just clear of Alpha Wilkes and Great Elect. Hawkesbury’s Pride held his place well in the run home, and won b v four lengths from Ben Logan, both Great Elect and Alpha Wilkes breaking under pressure. Great Elect was a length behind Ben Logan, and Jade fourth. Then came Alpha Wilkes, Marvin Bell, Swiftest, and Bon Wood in a bunch. Times: 4min 2 4-ssec, 4min 2 4-ssec, 4min 2sec.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 275sovs; second*. 50sovs and third 20sovs. Saddle; for horses that can do 2.18 or better. One mile. 6—Mrs M. K. Roll’s gr g Grey Cloud, j by Brent Locanda—Mist Maid, syrs, scr (W. Doyle) I 12 —Mi- A. Ferguson’s Mountain Chimes (O. Reed) . 2 I—Mrs1 —Mrs H. P. Findlay’s Honour Bright (J. Behrns) 3 Also started: 2 Berenice scr (F. E. Jones), 13 Reta scr (G. Coghlan), 8 Jazolo:k scr (J. Walsh), 16 Cardinal and Blue scr (S. Todd), 11 Rollicking Bells sc f ( E - J- Permain), 9 Dolly Houi scr (-D ,-^‘^ e S or ) >l5 Nipper 12 yards behind (J. Davidson), 4 Firpo 12 (M. B. Edwards), 14 Vera’s Doll 12 (A G Wilson), 18 Stan Wilkes 12 (W. Robinson), 5 Locanda Child 12 (A. Butterfield). 3 John Pointer 48 (J. M'Lennan), 17 Albert Logan 24 (F. Price), 7 Nimble Mowritz), 10 Tommy Direct 36 (F. Holmes). John Pointer and Nimble Direct lost their chances at the start. Mountain Chimes led out, and passing the stand at the end of three furlongs was just clear of Reta, Grey Cloud, Berenice, and Jazolock. Mountain Chimes carried on the running into the back stretch from Reta, Grey Cloud, and Berenice with Honour Bright moving up. Reta broke at the far' turn, and entering the straight Berenice joined Mountain Chimes, with Grey Cloud and Honour Bright handy. At the distance Grey Cloud challenged strongly, and in n punishing finish won by a length from Mountain Chimes, who was a couple of lengths in front of Honour Bright. Berenice was fourth, and then came Firpo, Rollicking Bells, Albert Logan, and Jazolock. Times: 2min 19sec, 2 min 19 l-ssec, 2min 19 3-ssec.

MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP of 250sovs» second horse 45sovs and third 20sovs. Harness: unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.52 or better. Two miles. 1— Mr G. J. Barton’s b m Elzear, by Petereta—Lady Elwood, syrs, 48yds , , (W. J. Tomkinson) T 4 —Mr H. Halliday’s Real Lady, (G. Carling) 2 2— Mr J. C. Smith’s Engagement, 144yds (R, Townley) 3 Also started: 5 Avalanche 12 yards (J. Bryce). 3 Underviewer 24 (J. Walsh), 7 Swiftbine 72 (P. Riddle), 2 Nelson M’Kin-

ney 72, coupled with Engagement (R. Townley), Burnie 84 (T. Wallis). Avalanche skipped at the stait, an 1 Underview led Real Lady to the stand over the first furlong, then coming Avalanche, Nelson M'Kinney, and Elzear. Real Lady and Underviewer both broke going down the back stretch, and Nelson M'Kinney took charge. Going past the stand for the second time Nelson M'Kinney and Elzear were six lengths clear of Burnie, and then came Avalanche. Nelson M'Kinney and ' the favourite drew away from the field, and at the far turn Elzear took charge. Commencing the last lap Elzear was just in front of Nelson M'Kinney, and then Avalanche, trotting well, took . second place behind the favourite, Burnie and Swiftbine some distance off. Elzear easily held his place over the final five furlongs, and beat Real Lady, who came with a late run, by four lengths. Both Real Lady and Engagement finished well, and cut Avalanche out of second place. Nelson M'Kinney finished fifth. Times: 4inin 51 3-ssec, 4min 53 2-ssec, 4min 45 3-ssec. DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP, of 775sovs and cup valued at 25sovs ; second 150 sovs and third 50sovs. Harness; for horses that can do 4.32 or better. Two miles. 10— Mr G. W. Dransfield’s -b g Loganwood, by Logan Pointer—Myrtlewood, aged, 24yds (L. Frost) 1 ♦—Mr P. Riddle’s Pabkwood, scr / (Owner) 2 2 — Mr G. M'Millan’s Sea Pearl, 36yds (R. B. Berry) 3 11— Mr F. E. Sutton’s Trenand, scr (F. Holmes) 0 12— Mr A. H. Forbes’s Ouimet. 12yds (E. C. M'Dermott) 0 7— Mr J. Hislop’s Downcast, 24yds (A, M'Lellan) 0 8— Mr H. J. Delargey’s St. Maura, 24yds (F. G. Holmes) 0 9 — Mr J. M. Samson’s Dalnahine, 24yds (J. Bryce) 0 I—Mr1 —Mr V. Alborn’s Golden Devon, 24yds (Owner) 0 s—Mr G. S. Simpson’s Logan Chief, 60yds (J. J. Kennerley) ... ... ... 0 3— Mr A. Anderson’s Jack Potts, 60yds , (C. Donald) 0 6 Messrs R. Grant and H. Winters’s Black Admiral, 60yds (M. B. Edwards) 0 The field went away well, with the exception of Jack Potts, and Trenand led over the first furlong to the stand, then coming Parkwood, St. Maura, Ouimet, and Golden. Devon. Parkwood displaced Trenand in the lead at the far turn, and going past the stand for the second time

with the exception of Logan Chief, who was last. The field bunched in the next lap, and commencing the final circuit Parkwood and Golden Devon were in front, closely followed by. St. Maura, Loganwood, Ouimet, Dalnahine. and Sea Pearl. Parkwood and Golden Devon held their places going down the back, where Loganwood took third place. St. Maura broke at the far turn and interfered with Black Admiral. Parkwood was first into the straight from Golden Devon, where Loganwood was coming fast, Sea Pearl next. Loganwood skipped, but caught back, and in a great finish got up to beat Parkwood by a nose. Sea Pearl was a length and a-quarter back third, and Jack Potts another couple of lengths off fourth. Then came Trenand, Ouimet, and Golden Devon. Times. 4min 35sec. 4min 37 l-ssee, 4min 34 3-ssec. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of 275sovs; second 50sovs, and third 20sovs. Harness, for horses that can do 3.57 J (2.26) or better. One mile and five furlongs. 2 —Mr J. M'Kewen’s b g Logan Park, by Logan Pointer—Miss Burlington, aged, scr (J. M'Kewen, jun.) 1 20—Mr J. Thomson’s Conara, 24yds (F. Holmes) 2 17 Mr J. F. O’Connell’s Kinney Dillon, 12yds (Owner) 3 Also started: 25 Red Chequer scr (M. Lawless), 5 Auditress scr (C. Donald), 1 Rosethorne scr (R. W. Franks), 4 Bricklayer scr (J. R. M'Murray), 6 Merrigal scr (G. Carling), 10 Sunbell scr (J. Pollock),.? Scottish Maid scr (T. Wallis), 15 Bridget Pointer scr (C. Tasker), 26 was just clear of St. Maura, Trenand, OuiCocoa scr (J. E. Perry), 24 Hereweka met and Dalnahine, the others handy, Wt ea ™ater), 18 Joll y R °Ker 12 (J. D. Smith), 8 Sandown 12 (S.Todd), 10 Robert Bell 12 (A. F. M'Gregor), 22 .Ledingham), 19 Erin’s B AA E A vards) ’ 16 nti Acido 12 (K. Haig), 20 Malice 24, coupled with Conara (F. Farquharson), 14 Golden Dawn 24 (J. Dynes), 12 Spring Note . n zt £? .'» coupled with Logan’s Drive 48 (J. Walsh), 9 Jackie Audubon 48 (J. Wallis) and Tennessee’s Child 48, coupled (D. Wildey), 21 Kreisler 48 (D. Bennett). 13 Meb 72 (D. Withers) and Rockeretia 72, coupled (G. Mowritz), 3 Desert Star 84 (A. M'Lellan) and Lynwood 84, coupled (V. Alborn), 23 Kibiringi 84 (H. Frost and Lingfield 96, coupled (H. Booth). The big field went off well, and immediately became strung out. Rosethorne led Logan,Park over the first three furlongs

to the stand, then coming Bricklayer and Scottish Maid, the quartet being some distance clear of the others. Herewaka and Spring Note were last. There was little change in the order of the leaders at the end of a mile, and commencing the final five furlongs Rosethorne was just clear of Logan Park, Scottish Maid, and Bricklayer. Logan Park took charge at the far turn, where Conara was moving up. Logan Park came on to win nicely by two lengths from Conara, who was six lengths in front of Kinney Dillon. Jolly Roger was fourth, and then came Golden Dawn and Bricklayer. Times: 3min 51 4-ssec. 3min 50 l-ssec, 3min 53sec. OTAGO CUP HANDICAP, of 450sovs and va hied at £25 second lOOsovs, and third 50sovs. Harness, unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.44 or better. 10 Mr W. Risks’s g g Blue Thorpe, by Lord Althorpe—Peggy I', aged 24 yards (T. Wallis) j 2—Messrs . Reid and Fogg’s Le Todd' a ? ards ( J - J . Kennerley) 2 9—Mr J. Siebel’s Charles Dixie 72 yards (C. Donald) 3 . Also started: 13 Merry Bingen scr (G. Adclnson) 3 Ingle Bingen scr (O. R. Hadfield). 8 Audobell 24 yards (J. S. Wilson), $ P ap ?y.rJ ljoSa 36 (W - J - Tomkinson), 7 Peter M'Kinney 48 (P. Riddle), 4 Bundaberg 48 (J. Bryce, jun.) and Money Spider 132, coupled (J Bryce), 6 Proud Ata 48 (J. Deyeil), 1 Engagement 60 (J M'Lennan) and Bonny Spec 72. coupled (R. Townley), 12 Matser Audo 108 (E C M Dermott), 11 Escapade 132 (R. B. Berry)’. Merry Bingen took up the running from Audobell Blue Thorpe, Ingle Bingen, Happy Rosa and Proud Ata, with Engagement who was not acting well. last. At the end of six furlongs Merry Bingen was three lengths clear of Audobell, with Ingle Bingen, Happy Rosa, and Blue Ihorpe handy. There was little change in the order running over the next lap, and commencing the final five furlongs Merry Bipgen was just clear of Audobell and Ingle Bingen then Happy Rosa, Blue Thorpe, and Le Todd. Le Todd then br °ke, but caught back quickly. The field closed up going down the back stretch, Audobell broke at the far turn and lost nis place. Merry Bingen dropped back before the straight was reached, and Blue Thorpe. Charles Dixie, and Le Todd came into the home stretch together. Then Charles Dixie broke, and Le Todd was up with Blue Thorpe, when he also broke. Blue Thorpe won by three lengths from Le 1 odd who was a couple of lengths in t Gharles Dixie. Then oame Proud Ata, Ingle Bingen, and Bonny Spec,

Timos, 4min 45 2-ssec, 4min 42sec, 4min 45sec.

KING GEORGE HANDICAP, of 300sova, second 50sovs, third 25sovs. Harness. For horses that can do 4.42 or better. Two miles. 12 —Mrs H. P. Findlay’s br g Honour Bright, by Brent Locanda—Prince Imperial mare, aged, scr (M. Holmes) f 3 —Messrs Fraser and M'Leod’s ch g Jolly Chimes, by Four Chimes— Jolly Girl, aged, scr T (F. G. Rerriam) + 2—Messrs J. F. O’Connell and J. M'Kewen’s Desborough, 36 yards behind (J. F. O’Connoll) .. .. ’3 Also started: 17 Avenger scr (J. D. Smith), 20 Lucky Dillon scr (J. R. M'Mur--19 Logan L- ”• scr (S. J. Thomas), 6 Ding Dong Bell scr (J. Walsh), 9 Wairua scr (E. C. M'Dermott), 10 Haunui 12 yards behind (B. Jarden), 11 Golden Bubbles 12 (P. Riddle), 5 Trimmer 12 (D. Bennett), 18 Some Wilkes 12 (C. R. Hadfield), 7 Logan Holme 24 (J. M'Lean). 4 Bold Bill 24 (D. Withers), 13 Lenamhor 36 (T. Wallis), 8 Colehill 36 (R. B. Berry), 16 Locanda Child 36 (A. Butterfield), 21 High Jinks 48 (H. Frost), 22 Lady Embrace 60 (H. Gaskill), 15 Nimble Direct 60 (F B. M'Farlane), 1 Terence Dillon 72 (J. M'Lennaii), 14 Menember 84 (R. Townley). Ding Dong Bell took up the running from Avenger, Jolly Chimes, and Honour Bright, and led past the stand. Menember, Lady Embrace, and Logan Lily were lying last. At the end of a lap Avenger was leading Ding Dong Bell, Trimmer, Jolly Chimes, Golden Bubbles, and Desborough. Going'“down the back Jolly Chimes improved his position, and starting the final circuit Trimmer was just clear of Jolly Chimes. Honour Bright, Desborough, and Ding Dong Bell. Jolly Chimes took charge going down the back stretch, where Trimmer was losing his position, and Desborough was showing out. Jolly Chimes, Honour Bright, and Desborough were practically in line entering the straight, and in a great race home Jolly Chimes and Honour Bright made a dead heat of it. Desborough was about eight lengths away third, and then came Some Wilkes, Bold Bill, and Logan Holme. Times: 4min 39 3-ssec, 4min 39 3-ssec, 4min 38 2-ssec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 325sovs. second 50sovs, and third 25sovs. Harness. For horses that can do 2.16 or beter. One mile. 2— Mr H. F. Nicoll’s b m Nantwieh, by Nelson Bingen—-Pearlchild, 4yrs,®scr (D. Warren) 1 7—Mr F. M. Costello’s Bingen Lad, 24 yards behind (C. Donald) .. 2 3 — Mrs C. T. Lambie and Mr N. Burgess’s Bessie Logan, 36yds (N. Burgess) 3 Also started: 4 Rose Pointer 12 yards behind (W. J. Tomkinson), 5 Money Spider scr (J. Bryce), 1 Parkwood 12 (P. Riddle), 6 Tommy Direct 12 (M. Holmes), 8 Ouimet 24 (E. C. M'Dermott), 9 King Dillon 24 (D. Bennett). Tommy Direct did not go off, and Nantwich at once drew to the front, and passing the stand at the end of three furlongs was just clear of Bingen Lad, with Parkwood, King Dillon, and Bessie Logan handy. Nantwieh held her place into the back stretch, and was first into the straight, where Parkwood challenged, but broke. Nantwieh came on to win by four lengths from Emgen Lad, who was a length in front of Bessie Logan. Parkwood was fourth. Times: 2min 16 2-ssec, 2min 15 l-ssec, 2min 14 3-ssec. Second Day.—Saturday, January 29. The Club concluded its summer meeting in fine weather, and a particularly large attendance viewed the racing. The card for the day again provided some very interesting spbrt and close finishes. The track was slightly faster than on the opening day, but nothing in the way of records was put up during the afternoon. Sea Pearl won the principal event after a well-contested battle, and the New Zealand Trotting Stakes saw the downfall of a strong favourite in Peter 1‘ ashion, who carried nearly three times as much money as Quickfire, who went out second in demand.

Great Bell soon established a good lead in the Waverley Handicap, and although showing some indications of a tendency to mix in the early part 6f the race, really made it a one-horse affair. Elzear threatened danger over the final half-mile, but Great Bell had sufficient in reserve to stall off her challenge. Nelson M'Kinney went a fairly good race, and so did Elzear, but most of the others showed a broken gait t and nothing had a chance with the winner. Mountain Chimes soon hit the front in the Telegraph Handicap, and kept clear all the way. He finally stalled off a challenge front Albert Logan, but his chance of success was never seriously in jeopardy. Final M'Kinney started a strong fancy, but proved himself not so good as his handicap. Peter Fashion was elected a good favourite for the New Zealand Trotting Stakes, but he misbehaved himself at. the start and afterwards put in a skip. Peter Fashion was on the back of Quickfire’s wheel over the final circuit, but the latter held him at bay and won by nearly two lengths. The others were not in the picture. Sea Pearl went out favourite for the Forbury Handicap. She soon got into a handy position, and with a lap to go was racing in front with Parkwood. As they swept into the straight Parkwood and Sea Pearl were still racing together in charge of the field, with Downcast, Trenand, Logan Chief, and Black Admiral in close attendance. Sea Pearl maintained her place, and, coming on, just beat Parkwood. Black Admiral was a length away third, and then in close order came Logan Chief, Trenand, and Loganwood. Logan Park ran in the ownership of Mr R. A. Armstrong in the Stewards’ Handicap, and W. J. Tomkinson held the reins over the Logan Pointer gelding. Logan Park failed to begin, and after Bricklayer led for about a mile Sandown cut down First Water and won by two lengths. Author Jinks was a moderate third, and then came Lingfield, who beat Kinney Dillon in the run home. Bricklayer faded out and failed to stay after making the early running. During the early part of the day Ingle Bingen was purchased by Messrs Smail and Hadfield and ran in their interests in the Crescent Handicap. Ingle Bingen, Merry Bingen, and Audobell soon drew well clear of the balance of the field, and the result appeared to lie between them. Audobell put himself completely out of court by two bad breaks, and Ingle Bingen, going a level race all the way, wou well by

10 lengths from Happy / Rosa, who beat Merry Bingen by two’ lengths. Bonny rii? ec finlahed fourth and Audobell next, lhe back-markers were iiever dangerous. Ding Dong Bell, Jolly Chimes, and Desborough struck trouble when the field in the Royal Handicap began the serious part of the business. With a lap to go Avenger and Logan Hanlon were heading a pack, with Some Wilkes wide out and in a bad position. Half a mile from home Logan Holme commenced to draw clear, and, coming on, won by four lengths .from Honour Bright, who beat Avenger by a length. Logan Lily, Haunui, and High Jinks followed the placed lot. The card for the day and a successful meeting concluded by Bessie Logan winning the Au Revoir Handicap from Loganwood and Golden Devon. Nantwieh looked very dangerous over the first halfmile, but a bit too much use was made of her, and she failed to see out the journey. The totalisator handled £37,859 10s, as compared with £42,190 10s for the second day last year (Exhibition year). The total for the meeting was £63,286 10s, as against £71,057 10s for the summer meeting of 1226. Results:— WAVERLEY HANDICAP, of 225sovs; second 40sovs and third 20sovs. Harness; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.3? (2.30) or better. One mile and five furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr T. M'Nath’s ch m Great Bell, bv Great Audubon —Myrtle Bell, syrs, 24yds (J. M'Lennan) 1 6 —Mr G. J. Barton’s Elzear, 120yds (W. J. Tomkinson) 3 4 —Mr and Mrs C. H. Breeze’s Nelson M'Kinney, 108yds (R. Townley) ... 3 Also started: 15 Mat Audubon scr (H. Frost), 3 Nelson Wood scr (R. A. Franks), 12 Jade scr (W. M'Crae), 2 Peter Eyre 24yds bhd (V. Alborn), 7 Alpha Wilks 24 (A. M'Lellan), 8 Ben Logan 24 (F. Holmes), 14 Buck Up 60 (H. C. M'lntyre), 11 Underviewer 72 (J. Walsh). 10 Avalanche 72 (J. Bryce), 9 Tom Marvin 84 (G. Mowritz), 5 Real Lady 96 (G. Carling), 17 Swiftbine 108 (P. Riddle), 16 Burnie 120 (T. Wallis), 13 Merry Bingen 120 (G. Aitchison). Nelson Wood and Nelson M'Kinney lost ground at the start, and Tom Marvin broke up. Great Bell took charge of the running over the first three furlongs, and was a dozen lengths in front of Nelson Wood, Alpha Wilkes, and Mat Audubon going past the stand. The kept well clear going down the back, and Nelson. Wood broke up at the far bend. The favourite was eight lengths in front going to the last lap, then coming Alpha Wilkes and Nelson M'Kinney, with Elzear trotting well. Nelson M'Kinney broke in the back, when in second place, and Elzear commenced to close on the leader. The favourite, however, held to it in the run. home, and won by a length. Elzear was eight lengths in front of Nelson M'Kinney, and then came Avalanche. Alpha Wilkes. Merry Bingen, and Peter Eyre. Times, 3min 57 3-ssee, 3min 51 l-ssec. 3min 54 4-ssec.

TELEGRAPH LADNICAP. of 275sovs, second 50sovs, and third 20sovs. Saddle. For horses that can do 2.18 or better. One mile. 10 — Mr A. Ferguson’s b g Mountain Chimes, by Four Chimes —Mountain Rose, aged, 12 yards behind (O. Reed) 1 11 — Mrs A. E. Stribling’s Albert Logan, 24yds (F. Price) 2 6—Mr J. M'Lauchlan’s Jazolock, scr (J. Walsh) 3 Also started- 5 Berenice scr (F. E. Jones), 7 Reta scr (M. B. Edwards), 6 Lenamhor 24yds, coupled with Jazolock (T. ’Wallis), 16 Cardinal and Blue scr (S. Todd', 13 Haunui scr (M. Holmes), 8 Rollicking Bells scr (J. Bryce, jun.), 19 Dolly Houi scr (A. F. M'Gregor). 3 Honour Bright 12 yards behind (J. Behrens), 18 Nipper 12 (J. Davidson), 6 Vera’s Doll 12 (A. G. Wilson), 20 Stan Wilkes 12 (W. Robinson), 15 Locanda Child 12 (A. Butterfield), 2 Trimmer 12 (D. Bennett), 9 Grey Cloud 24 (A. Cox), 1 Final M'Kinney 24 (J. M'Lennan). 12 Nimble Direct 24 (G. Mouritz). 4 High Jinks 36 (H. Frost), 14 Tommy Direct 36 (L. Frost). Reta went out first, and then broke up, and Mountain Chime led past the stand, closely followed by J azolock, Berenice. Vera’s Doll. Cardinal and Blue, and Trimmer. The field closed up going down the back to the far turn, but they could not head off the leader, who was first into the straight, and came on to win nicely by a length and a-half from Albert Logan. Jazolock was three lengths away third, and Berenice another four lengths off fourth. Then came High Jinks and Dolly Houi. Times. 2min 17scc, 2min 16 2-ssec, 2min 19sec.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES, of 350sovs and the Gore Memorial Cup, valued at £25; second 70sovs, and third 30sovs. For three-year-old unhoppled trotters. One mile and ahalf. 2 — Mr J. F. M'Kendry’s b g Quickfire, 1 by Bl Carbine —Aranui (F. Holmes) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr A. Cox’s Peter Fashion (A. Cox) 2 4 — Mr I. Grant’s Perfectation (J. R. Forbes) 3 3— Mr H. Halliday’s Lady Bingen (C. Hadfield) 0 The t>dds-on favourite broke at.the start, and Perfectation led over the first two furlongs to the from Quickfire, then coming Peter Fashion and Lady Bingen, the latter breaking badly. The favourite broke again going to the back stretch, but quickly caught back. Perfectation, Quickfire, and Peter Fashion was the order at the far turn, and then the leader broke. Quickfire led into the straight from Peter Fashion, and going to the last lap was just clear, with Perfectation next. The favourite could not get on terms with the leader, and suffered defeat by a length and a-half. Perfectation was 20 lengths off third. Time, 3min 52 2-ssec, 3min 52 4-ssec, 3min 59 3-ssec. FORBURY HANDICAP, of 700sovs, second 140sovs, and third 60sovs. Harness. For horses that can do 4.32 or better. Two miles. I—Mr1 —Mr G. M'Millan’s ch m Sea Pearl, by Nelson Bingen—Pearlchild, syrs, 36 yai Is behind (R. B. Berry) 1 7 —Mr P. Riddle’s Parkwood, 12yds (Owner) 2 6—Messrs R. Grant and H. Winter’s Black Admiral. 60yds (M. B. Edwards) 3 12 —Mr F. E. Sutton’s Trenand. scr (F. -Holmes) 0 5— Mr J. Bryce’s Money Spider, scr . (Owner) 0

6—Jlr J. M. Samson’s Dalnahine, 24 yards behind (J. Bryce, jun.) .. 0 2 — Mrs C. T. Lambie and Mr N. Burgess’s Bessie Logan, 12 ' (D. Withers) 0 l(P-Mr J. Hislop’s Downcast, 12 ' ' (A. M'Lellan) 0 9—H. J. Delargey’s St. Maura, 24 ■ (F. G. Holmes) 0 B—Mr V. Alborn’s Golden Devon, 24 (Owner) 0 11-—Mr G. W. Dransfield’s Loganwood, 48 (L. Frost) .. .. .. 0 4— Mr JL Anderson’s J ack Potts, 60 (C. Donald) 0 3 — Mr G. S. Simpson’s Logan Chief, 60 (J. J. Kennerley) 0 Going past the stand at the end of a furlong Trenand was just clear of Bessie Logan, with Parkwood, Golden Devon, Downcast, and Dalnahine handy. Money Spider was mixing his gait, and Jack P tts was well back last. At the end of six furlongs Trenand and Parkwood were the leaders, then coming Downcast, Bessie Logan/ and Sea Pearl. Parkwood was in front going into the back stretch, Trenand next, and the field closing up. Commencing the last lap Parkwood was just clear of Sea Pearl, with Trenand, Downcast,' and Bessie Logan close up.- Racing down the back Parkwood, Sea Pearl, and Downcast were together, and at the far turn Parkwood and Sea Pearl were a length in front of Downcast, then Trenand, and Black Admiral and Logan Chief were moving up. Parkwood and Sea Pearl turned into the straight ogcther, and in a great race home the favourite won by a head, with Black Admiral a length away third, a head in front of Logan Chief. Trenand ■was fifth and Loganwood next. Times: 4inin 34 3-ssee, imin 36 4-ssec, 4min 33 l-ssec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 275sovs,' second to receive 50sovs and third 20sovs. Harness; for horses that can do 4.50 or better. Two miles. 10—Mrs H. Hall’s b g Sandown, by Logan Pointer—Victoria, 4yrs. 12 yds bhd (S. Todd) 1 3—Mr R. E. Johnston’s First Water, 24yds (M. B. Edwards) 2 7—Messrs Wallis and O’Keefe’s Author Jinks, 60yds (J. Wallis) 3 Also started: 9 Bricklayer scr (J. R. M'Murray), 14 Scottish Maid scr (A. Butterfield), 8 Jolly Roger 12yds bhd (J. D. Smith), 13 Robert Bell 12 (A. F. M'Gregor), 17 Erin’s Child 12 (F. E. Jones), 12 Anti Acido 12 (A. G. Wilson), 6 Kinnev Dillon 24 (J. F. O’Connell), 20 Malice (F. Farquharson), 11 Golden Dawn 24 (J. Dynes), 4 Conara 48 (F. Holmes), 15 Logan’s Drive 48 (J. Walsh), 1 Logan Park 48 (W. J. Tomkinson), 5 Meb 72 (D. Withers), 19 Rockeretia 72 (F. B. M‘Farlane), 18 Kibiringi 72 (H. Frost), 21 Lyonwood 84 (N. L. .Moore), 2 Desert Star 84 (A. M'Lellan), 16 Lingfield 96 (H. Booth). Scottish Maid and ' Logan Park lost ground at the start, and Bricklayer led over the first furlong to the stand clear of Kinney Dillon, Robert Bell, and Malice. At the. end of six furlongs Bricklayer was still going well in front of Kinney Dillon, with Robert Bell and Sandown next. Going to the last lap Bricklayer was headed off by Kinney Dillon, with Robert Bell and Sandown- next, and the field closing up. Sandown was first into the straight from First Water and Author Jinks, and, coming on, he' won well by two lengths from First Water, who was six lengths in front of Author Jinks. Then came Lingfield. Kinney Dillon, and Malice. Times, 4min 46 3-ssec. 4min 45 4-ssec. 4min 45 3-ssec. CRESCENT HANDICAP, of 425sovs; ■' second lOOsovs and third 50sovs. Harness ; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.44 or better. J. Smale and C. R. Hadfield’s ch m Ingle Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Neervatte, aged, scr (C. R. Hadfield) 1 7—Mr G. J. Barton’s Happy Rosa, bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) ... 2 13—ilr G. Aitchison’s Merry Bingen, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 11 Audobell 24yds bhd (J. S. Wilson), 6 Blue Thorpe 48 (T. Wallis), 12 Peter M‘Kinney 48 (P. Riddel). 9 Bun Jaberg 48 (J. Bryce), 5 Proud Ata 48 (J. Deveil), 1 Engagement 60 J. M'Lennan) and Bonny Spec 72 coupled (R. Townley), 2 Charles Dixie 72 (C. Donald). 3 Le Todd 84 (J. J. Kennerley), 10 Master Audo 1£« (E. C. M'Dermott), 8 Escapade 132 (R. D. Berry). Ingle Bingen took up the running from Merry Bingen and Audobell, and .at the end of six furlongs the trio were’well clear of. Happy Rosa, with the others a long way. back. Audobell broke in the back stretch aind .commencing the last lap Ingle Bingen was two lengths clear of Merry Bingen and Audobell, Happy Rosa still some distance away, and the others right out of it. Audobell broke again, afid. Happy Rosa began to improve her position. Ingle Bingen held her place easily, and came on to win by a dozen lengths from Happy Rosa, who was four lengths in front of Merry Bingen. Then came Audobell, Escapade and Le Todd. Times, 4min 42 4-ssec. 4min 43 2-ssec. 4min 47 4-ssec. »_

ROYAL HANDICAP, of SOOsovs, second 50sovs and third 25sovs. Harness; for horses that can do (2.2CJ or better. One mile and five furlongs. 12—Mr J. M‘Lean’s b g Logan Holme, by Logan Pointer—Golden Lily, 6yrs, 24yds behind (Owner) 1 14— Mrs H. P. Findlay’s Honour Bright - 36yds (M. Holmes) 2 15— -Mi‘ G. Fairbairn’s Avenger, scr (J. D. Smith) 3 Also started: 3 Day Pointer scr (A; M'Lellan), 16 Logan Lilyscr (S. J. Thomas), 4 Ding Dong Bell scr (J. Walsh), 13 Berenice scr (F. E. Jones), 11 Wairua scr, (A. G. Wilson),—2o Dolly Houi scr' . (F. Holmes, junr.), 21 Lucky Dillon scr (J. R. M'Murray), 10 Golden Bubbles 12 (P. Riddle). 19 Haunui 12 (B. Jarden), 9 Some Wilkes 12 (C. R. Hadfield), 1 Bold Bill 24 (D. Withers), 8 Trimmer 24 (D. Bennett), 7 Jolly Chimes 36 (F. J. Perriam). 22 Lenamhor 36 (T. Wallis), 17 Colehill 36 (R. "B. Berry), 18 High Jinks 48 (H. Frost), 2 Desborough 48 (J. F. O'Connell), 6 Terence Dillon 72 (j. M'Lennan). Ding Dong Bell broke up at the start, and interfered with Jolly Chimes, who lost his driver and galloped right round the course, fortunately cleared everything, smashing his sulky before he was caught. Des.borough’s chances were also completely Spoilt. Running past the stand at the end of three furlongs Dolly Houi, Avenger Logan Hanlon and Day Pointer were in the Jead, but the bfg field closed up going Along the back. Avenger and Logan Hanlon were just ahead of the’' bunch com-

mencing the final lap, but three furlongs• from ..home Logan Holme and Honour! Bright wore beginning to get cl ear’ of the massed field. Logan Holme was .first , into the straight, and came on to win well by four lengths from Honour who. was a length in front of Avenger. . Lpgan Lily was fourth, and then came Haunui and High Jinks. Times: 3min 46sec, 3min 45 45-sec, 3min 49 3-ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of 325sovs, : second 50sovs and third 25sovs. ; Harness. For horses that can do 2.15 or better. One mile. 2—Mrs C. T. Lambie and Mr N. Burgess’s b m Bessie Logan,, by Logan Pointer—Bess Elect, syrs, 24 yards behind (D. Withers) .. 1 9 —Mr G. W. Dransfield’s Loganwood, 48yds (L. Frost) .. .. .. ~ 2 4- —Mr V. Alborn’s Golden Devon, 48yds 1 (Owner) 3 Also started: Rose Pointer scr (W. J. Tomkinson), 1 Nantwich 12yards behind (D. Warren), 8 Ouimet 12 (E. C. M'Dermott), 3 John Pointer 12 (J. M'Lennan), 11 King Dillon 12 (D Bennett), 5 Bingen Lad 24 (C. Donald), 10 Downcast 36 (A. M'Lellan), 6 St. Maura 36 (F. G. Holmes). Rose Pointer did not go off, and Nantwich led out from Ouimet and King Dillon, with Bessie Logan handy. Nantwich and Bessie Logan drew out going down the back, but Bessie Logan was first into the straight, and, coming on well, meat Loganwood by three lengths, with Golden Devon another eight lengths away third. St. Maura ■was fourth, and the others nowhere. Times: 2min 12 4-ssec, 2min 11 l-ssee, 2min 12 4-ssec. STAKE MONEY.

The stakes were distributed as follows:—G. W. Dransfield £6OO, G. M'Millan £550, G. J. Barton £325, P. Riddle £290, W. Risk £275, Hadfield and Smaill £275, Mrs C. T. Lambie and Mr N. Burgess £275, A. Ferguson £255, H. F. Nicoll £250, J. F. M'Kendry £225, J. M’Lean £225. Mrs H. P. Findlay £207 10s, Mrs M. K. Roll £205, Mrs M. Hall £205, J. M'Kewen £205, G. Carling £165, T. M'Math £165. Fraser and M'Leod £137 10s, Reid and Fogg £lOO, A. Cox £7O, Grant and Winter £6O, J. Thornton £5O, J. Siebel £5O, F. M. Costello £5O, Mrs A. E. Stribling £5O, R. E. Johnston £5O. G. Aitchison £5O, H. Halliday £45, A. D. Hudson £4O, I. Grant £3O, O’Connell and M'Kewen £25, G. Fairbairn £25, V. Albofn £25, P. F. and C. J. Ryan £2O, J. C. South £2O, J. F. O’Connell (Kinney Dillon) £2O, Mr and Mrs C. H. Breeze £2O. J....M'Lauehlan £2O, Wallis and O’Keefe £2O; —total (with cost of silver cups), £5750.

WELLINGTON RACES. Third Day—Monday, January 24. The weather was fine and the track was in good order. The attendance was large. The totalisator handled £59,221, compared with £59,597 10s on the third day last year. The total for the meeting was £185,357 10s, against £186,119 10s last year, a decrease of £762. Results: — WALLACEVILLE HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of SOOsovs. One mile. ■ 4—Wedding March, 10.6 ‘ ■• . . (R- M'Tavish) 1 . B—Capitulation, 9.7 ... 2 1 Vesperus, 11.2 ... ... .... ... 3 Also started: 3 Bennannee 10.6, 2 Oriflamb 10.2, 9 No Favours 9.4, 6 Ardfinnan 9.3, 5 Son o’ Mine 9.0, 7 Lady Passenger 9.0, 10 Tannadice 9.0. Won by a head, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 41sec. No Favours was fourth. - . KELBURN HANDICAP. Of SOOsovs. One mile. 2— Assurance, 7.11 (J. Barrv) 1 3 — Kilmiss, 8.4 2 4— Outfit, 8.4 3 -Mso started: 1 Stormy 9.13, 7 Gardant 7.10. 8 Royal Game 7.9, 9 Mountain Star 7.5, borne Lad 7.5, 6 Jemidar 7.0. Won by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Stormy was fourth. Time, Imin 39sec. HOPEFUL STAKES. Of 500scvs. Five furlongs. llr—Silver-Coot, 7.2 (A. Brown) 1 2—Melissa, 7.12 2 12 —Laity, 7.0 ... 3 Also started: 1 High Finance 8.13, 6 Lorna Doone 8.9, 3 PoSydectes 8.1 4 Chips 7.13, 5 Auratum 7.12, 10 Panther 7.7, 7 Sudden Storm 7.7, 8 Reckless 7 5 15 Rory o’ More 7.2, 10 Wit 7.0, 13 Priceless 7.0, 9 Wild Pigeon 7.0. Won by two lengths and a-half, with half a length between second and third. High Finance was fourth. Time, 59|sec. MELROSE HANDICAP. Of 300sovs. Seven furlongs. B—Black Mint, 9.7 (A. Hobson) 1 2—Gold Mint, 8.10 2 10—Hymill, 8.0 3 Also started-. T Horomea 9.13, 4 Starboard Light 9.10, 3 Battle Colours 8.10, 5 Serotina 8.8, 6 Crossbow 8.6, 7 Brontsell 8.5, 9 Kells 8.0, 11 Mister Gamp 8.0. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Mister Gamp was fourth. Time, Imin 29/sec. SUMMER HANDICAP. Of 800sovs. One mile. 6—Centrepiece, 8.6 (F. E. Jones) 1 10—First Acre, 7.5 2 I—Grand1 —Grand Knight, 9.8 3 Also started: 2 Reremoana 9J.0, 3 The Hawk 9.5, 8 Joy King 7.11, 11 Penman 7.8, 5 Rascal 7.7, 4 Deluge 7.4 9 Inferno 7.2, 7 Joy Bird 7.0. ‘ Won by a head, with three quarters of a length between • second and third. The Hawk was fourth. Time, Imin 38£sec. CONSOLATION HANDICAP. Of 700sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Hynanna, 7.11 (R. J. Mackie) 1 2— Civility, 8.3 2 3— Clarinda, 7.7 3 Also started: 5 Mandape 7.9, 7 Merry Day 7.8, 6 Alloway 7.1, 8 Fresco 7.0, 4 Front Rank 7.0, 10 Perle de Leon 7.0, 9 Royal Mint 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, the same between second and third. Mandane was fourth. Time, 2min sgsec. CITY HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Six furlongs. I—Shirley, 8.4 (R. M'Tavish) ... 1 4 — Benzora, 7.7 ... 2 6—Booster, 8.9 ... ... ..... ... 3 Also started: 7 Royal Damon 8.9, 3 Mimetic . 8.2, 2 High Pitch 8.2, 5 Corn Money 7.9, 9 Nadarino- 8 -Receipt 7.3. Won -by a length and a-half; a length between- second and - third. ■ Receipt- was fourth. Time, Imin lOisec.

KAITOKE HANDICAP, .Of 300sovs.. Five furlongs. 3—Crown Area, 8.7 (S. Wilson) 1 9—Aston, 7.10 2 13—:0razone, i.O ... 3 Also started: 1 Bank Note* 8.11, 2 Sagittarius 8.9, 6 Lady Ideal 8.5, 10 Rosenor 8.5, 12 Kilmezzo 8.3, 4 King’s Folly 8.1, 11 Zarisee 7.10, 8 Baby Bun 7.9, 14 Polonaise 7.7, 15 ; Royal Tractor 7.6, 5 Dimmer 7.0, 7 Star Chamber 7.0, _ 11 Mandarene 7.0 (bracketed with Zarisee). Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Bank Note was fourth. Time, 59sec. -PAHIATUA RACES. First Day.—Wednesday, January 26. / The races were opened in beantiful weather. The course was in excellent order, and the attendance was large. The totalisator handled £12,828, against £13,273 on the first day last year. Results;— MAIDEN RACE, of 80sbvs. Six furlongs.—2 Abbey Queen (Driscoll), 1; 1 Colarina (Manson), 2; 9 ■ Heather Blend (Dickson), 3. Also staffed: 12 Saintly Dreamer, 10 Mint Julep, 6 Greengrocer, 4 Polyastra, 8 Eventide, 7 Doe, 11 Miss Clow, 5 Truney, 3 Land Guard. Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. -Time, Imin 16 3-ssec.. BALLANCE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Seevn furlongs.—2 Aratura, 9.9 (Corlett), 1; 1 Misgovern, 10.5 (Hobson), 2; 7 Stream, 9.2 (Trillo), 3. Also started: 4 Tongatotoa 10.6, 5 Willow Wai 9.11, 6 Agitato 9.8, 3 Benmure 9.3, 8 Shut Eye 9.0. Won by a hose; two lengths between second and third. A section of the crowd disagreed with the judge’s decision, and made a demonstration. Time, Imin 30sec. HAMUA HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. —3 Conviction, 7.6 (Wiggins), 1; 5 Tannadice, 7.9 (Gouldsbro), 2; 2 Inoe, 8.8 (Wilson), 3. Also started: 1 Panart 9.0, 4 Coma 7.0. Won by half a length; one length between second and third. Panart fell at the bend and was badly injured. The rider (B. H. Morris) escaped with slight injuries. Time, Imin 43 l-ssec. PAHIATUA HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—4 Nukumai, 7.11 (R. Reed), 1; 6 Modern, 7.6 (S. Wilson), 2; 3 Bright Day, 7.11 (H. Wiggins), 3. Also started: 1 Opa 7.11, 5 Tiega 8.10, 7 Killocra 7.13, 2 Queen’s Choice, 7.11, 8 Blonde .'.O. A length each way. Time, 2min 9 l-ssec.~

KONINI HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—3 Polyastra, 8.1 (R. J. Mackie), 1; 2 Molto, 8.2 (R. Reed), 2; 6 Jazzy, 7.5 (Potter), 3. Also started: 1 Bank Draft 9.0, 5 Tannadice 7.12, 7 Kindle 7.5, 4 Elicit 7.4. Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 30sec. MAKURI HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—l Lady Ideal, 8.1 (Mackie), 1; 3 Riverina, — (Wiggins), 2; 6 Coot, 7.3 (Driscoll), 3. Also started: 4 Dominion Rose 7.9, 2 Lady Cynthia 7.9, 5 Hypnotic 7.1, 7 Red Glow 7.0. Won by a short length; two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—4 Buoyant, 7.9 (Mackie), 1; 1 First Acre, 8.13 (R. Reed), 2; 5 Bright Knight, 7.7 (H. Gilmour), 3. Also started: 6 Polyphemus 9.8, 8 Papaponga 8.3, 2 Starboard Light 7.0, 3 Wristlet 7.6, 7 Bonideer 7.3, 9 Miss Hupana 7.0. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 14 4-ssec. ERETAHUNA HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs Seven furlongs.—l Wilderness, . 8.4 (Trillo), 1; 3 Moepai, 9.3 (Cutler), 2; 2 Asleep, 8.6 (R. Reed), 3. Also - started: 5 The Tank 8.9, 6 Kindle 7.11,5 4 Elicit 7.11. A splendid finish; Won by a bare half length; one length between second and third. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec.

Second Day.—Thursday, January 27. Excellent sport in splendid weather was provided for a large attendance. The totalisator handled £11,228, compared with £12,968 on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £24,056, compared with £26,241 last year. Results:— TRIAL PLATE, of 80sovs. Six furlongs. —2 Land Guard (R. Reed) 1, 1 Colarina (Manson) 2. 3 Heather Blend "(Mackie) 3. Also started: 6 Mint Julep, 5 Merry Wan aerer, 7 Miss Glow, 4 Truney. Won by a short head; a neck between second and third Time. Imin 16 4-ssec. PONGAROA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—s Shut Eye, 9.0 (W. M'Ewan, 1; 1 Misgovern, 10.11 (A. Holson). 2; 3 Aratuara, 10,4 (F. Corlett), 3. Also started: 2 Stream 9.0, 4 Benmure 9.0. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec. TIRAUMEA HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. —2 Asleep, 8.0 (R. Reed), 1; 6 Fiery Comet, 7.3 (A. Driscoll), 2; 1 Our Jack, 9.8 (M'Ewen), 3. Also started: 3 Inoe 8.11, 4 Conviction 8.3, 7 Kindle 7.0, 5 Coma 7.0. Won by a length; five lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 42 2-ssec. MANGAHAO HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. One mile and a distance. 4— Wristlet, 7.0 (H. Wiggins) ... 1 5 — Willow Wai, 7.0 (P. Burgess) 2 I—Bonhomme, 8.9 (R. Reed) ... 3 Also started: 2 Bright Day 8.0, 3 Modern 7.12, 6 Tongatotoa 7.0. Won by half a head; half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 59sec. TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—s Riverina. 8.0 (Wiggins), 1; 6 Coot, 7.7 (S. Wilson). 2; 2 Lady Ideal, 10.2 (Mackie), 3. Also started; 3 Molto 8.5, 4 Abbey Queen 8.0, 11 Arch Arrow 8.0, 9 Eventide 7.0, 7 Red Glow 7.0, 8 Doe 7.0. The field was bunched very close at the finish. A head either way. Time, Imin 3 l-ssec. TANE HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—l Royal Game, 8.6 (R. Reed), 1; 3 Tannadice, 7.5 (C. Goldsboro), 2; 5 Hypnotic, 7.0 (H. Gilmour),. 3. Also started: 2 Polyastra 8.6,- 6 Dominion Rose 7.6, 5 Jazzy 7.0. Won by a length; a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of _l2ssovs. Six furlongs.—3 Bright Knight, 7.6 (Gilmour), 1; 6 Papaponga, 8.1 (N. F. Johnson), 2; 2 Starboard Light, 7.3 (Wiggins), 3. Also started: 1 First Acre 9.7, 4 Blonde 7.0, 7 Bonideer 7.0, 5 Miss Hupana 7.0. Won by a head; a Lngth between second and third. Time, Imin 14 4-ssec. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.— 2 Wilderness, 10.2 , (N. Trillo), I; 4 The Tank, 8.11 (Reed), 2; 5-Red Glow, 7.7, 3. Also started: ! Our Jack .10.1, 3 Riverina 8.8. Won by ■,two lengths; three'-quarters of a length between second and thircL Time, lmin.3osec.

An inquiry was held regarding the running of Shut Eye, which paid the principal dividend of the day. After hearing the evidence the committee decided to accept the explanation of the jockey. Hobson, the rider of Arch Arrow in the Tararua Hack Handicap. was cautioned for crossing in the straight. TAKAPUNA RACES. First Day.—Saturday, January 29. The weather was fine for most of the day, but fight. showers, the first rain for over three weeks, fell during the fourth race,.? There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £58,213, compared with £62,727 on the corresponding day last year. Results:— TRIAL STAKES, Of 250sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— King Emerald (T. Green) ... 1 4—Gold Front ... 2 3—Cantab ... ..' 3 Also started: 8 Abbey Day, 12 Ambrosia, 17 Acushla, 9 Bright Comet, 5 Daytaro, 14 Fair Abbey, 6 King Arch, 16 Sir Gilbert, 10 Merveete, 18 Costoa, 15 Queen Rewa, 14 Salamander, 15 Star Comet, 2 Town Guard, 7 Wyoming. Won by a length and a-quarterhalf a length between second and third. Time. Imin 29 l-ssec. GREW A HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. One mile, three furlongs, and 40 yards. 2— Royal Form, 10.6 (M'Tavish) 1 3 — Kamehameha, 9.2 2 I—Rangatahi, 9.6 3

Also started: 3 Ngarara 9.13, 6 Dead Sweet 9.3, 8 Glenotus 9.5, 5 Harbour View 9.0, 7 Praiseworthy 9.0, 9 Sea Comet 9.0, Day Bell 9.0. Won by a neck; two lengths between second and third. Ngarara was fourth. Time, 2min 37 2-ssec. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP Of 450sovs. Seven furlongs. 12—Elying Juliet, 7.0 (Gilli) ... 1 3—Tea Bell, 7.10 ... 2 7—Merry Damon, 7.9 ... 3 Also started: 19 Polonette 8.10, 9 Archeen 8.0, 10 Charlady 7.13, 5 Aurumavis 7.7, 4 Quincoma 7.9, 16 Miss Vera 7.6, 5 Hyde Park 7.5. 1 Scat 7.5, 15 Arch Armie 7.2, 14 Gold Fern 7.0, 13 Uralla 7.0, 17 Muscari 7.0, 11 Tinoiti 7.0, 8 Clarus 7.0, 2 Archeno 7.0, 18 Bathama 7.0. Won by a head; three lengths between second and third. Charlady was fourth. Time, Imin 25 l-ssec. TA KA PUNA CUP. Of 1400sovs. One mile and a-half. 6—Transformer, 7.0 (Lee) 1 9—Spooney, 7;8 (Ludlow) ... ... 2 2—Town Bank, 8.1 (T. Green) 3 Also started: C> Ruapapa 9.0, 3 Eden Hall 8.13, 1 Jesert Glow 8.8, 11 Day Guard 8.4, 8 Hipo 8.3. 7 Barometer 7.10, 13 Lomint_7.s, 12 Lord Star 7.5. 10 Royal Present 7.0, 15 Thursby 7.0, 14 Golden Krist 7.0, 4 Papatu 7.0. Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Eden Hall was fourth. Time, 2min 33 3-ssec. FERRY HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 — Awarere, 7.7 (Conquest) .. 1 3 — Macroom, 8.4 .. .. 2 . 6 — War Officer, 7.7 3 Also started: 5 Quinvardia 8.2 and Alonsoa 7.13, 7 Maveelish 8.1, 13 Slump 8.0, 4 Judge’s Box ‘.13, 10 Marble Mount 7.9, I Town Guard 7.9, 12 Tinomaunga 7.7, II Bizarro 7.7, 9 Lady Cintra 7.7, 8 Waitekohe 7.7, 14 Nassock 7.7. Won by j a neck; two lengths between second and third. Alonsoa was fourth. Time, Imin 28sec. CALLIOPE HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. ,-Five furlongs. 3 —ln the Shade, 7.0 (Bright) 1 1--Paganelli, 3.3 .. .. .. 2 7 — Speechless, 7.3 3 Also started: 5 Prince Otto 7.5, 4 Auriculus 7.7, 6 King Willonx 7.5, 2 Exalted 7.0, 8 Segment 7.0. Won by a head; four lengths between second and third. Flying Tre met with an injury prior to the start, and the stewards consented + her withdrawal.

HAURAKI HACK HANDICAP, Of 325sovs. Nine furlongs. 7—Hangawera, 7.7 (Davies) 1 I—Wenday, 9.3 2 6—Tekoroke, 9.8 3 Also started: 2 Antiim Boy 9.4, 3 Ngarata 8.8, 5 Arch Queen 8.2, 4 Kamehameha 7.9, 8 Clockwork 7.9. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 56 2-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Six furlongs. I—Tea Bell, 7.10 (Bagby) .. 1 4—Ned Kelly, 7.3 2 11—Sevang, 7,9”'. 3 Also started: 7 Aussie 9.0, 2 King Merv 9.0, 9 York Abbey 8.8, 10 Master Doon 8.6, 5 Oration 8.3, 3 Pelham 8.0, 8 Chairman 7.13, 12 Lady Lois 7.0, 6 Dan Quin 7.0. Won by a length: two lengths between second r.nd third. Chairman was fourth. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. POVERTY BAY TROTS. Saturday, January 29.

The annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Trotting Club w; held in ideal weather. The track was very fast. The totalisator put through £5929, compared with £9192 when tl lastlneeting was held .in 1925. The following :.re the results:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—l Ngahuia, scr (W. Head), 1; 2 Grey Logan, scr, 2; 3 Marion Junior, 48 yards behind, 3. Also started: 5 Richmond Lass scr, 4 Huia Maid scr. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 41 4-ssec. DORN MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—l Commander Bingen, scr (W. T. Lowe), 1; 2 Tui Bells, 48 yards behind, 2- 3 Great Change, scr, 3. Also started: 5 Bon Tapui scr, 4 Bingen Boy scr. Won by two lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 38 2-ssec. POVERTY BAY CUP, Of 250sovs. Two miles. 1 — Carbine Direct, scr (R. C. Fisken) 1 2— Bingen King, 48 yards behind .. 2 s—Gladys Cole, 60 3 Also .started: 1 Trampfast 24 yards behind (coupled with Carbine Direct), 7 Bittern scr, 6 Halmore scr, 4 Mary Audubon scr, 3 Some Jazz 48 and Van Rich 72 (coupled). « Won by four lengths, with one length /.between second and third. Time, 4min 44sec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—s Gaza, scr (A. Cameron), 1; 2 Audubon Mac, scr, 2; 3 Black Ballin, scr, 3. Also started: 7 Huia Maid scr, 6 Richmond Lass scr, 4 Marion Junior 24 yards behind, 1 Peter Grattan 36. Won by two lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time. 3min 39see. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Two miles. —1 Tui Bells, 24 yards behind (P. H. Green), 1; 5 Bingen Boy, scr, 2;' 4 Commander Bingen, scr, 3. Also started: 6 Bon Tapui scr, 3 Raima 72 yards behind, 2 Petroleuse 108. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, smin llsec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 130sovs. One mile. —2 Aggie Bell, scr (W. H. Atkins), 1; 4 Bingen King, 24 yards behind, 2; 5 Van Rich, 36, 3. Also started: 6 Miss Marvin scr, 7 Bittern scr, 3 Una Dillon 12 yards behind and Peterwah 12, 4 Profiteer 12.(coupled with Bingen King), 1 Gladys Cole 24. Won by three-quarters-of a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 21 4-ssec. WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. —1 Audubon Mac, scr (N. Emms), 1; 5 Halniore, 84 yards behind, 2; 3 Black Ballin. scr, 3. Also started: 6 Realitv scr, 2 Enawah scr, 4 Marion Junior 24 yards behind. Won by half a length, with 12 lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 31 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (saddle) of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—4 Bingen Boy, scr (R. Tapp), 1; 1 Peter Grattan, scr, 2; 5 Miss Marvin, 84 yards behind. 3. Also started: 3 Carbine Direct scr, 2 Aggie Bell 8 yards behind. Won by 12 lengths, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 2min 59 2-ssec.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

SYDNEY, January 26. At the Anniversary Day races at Randwick the Adrian Knox Stakes resulted: Persuasion, 8.5, 1; Calmest, 8.5, 2; Lady Constance, 8.5, 3. Persuasion took the'lead after the first furlong and was never headed, winning by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 374 see. The Anniversary Handicap resulted: Bacchus, 8.2, 1; Piastooh, 8.7, 2; Donald, 8.4, 3. Piastoon - iade most of the running. Bacchus lay last till passing the distance, and then put in a phenomenally fast run to win by two ’mgths. -Time, 2min 37Jsec. January 30. At the Moorefield races the Moorefield Handicap resulted: —Kurrianna, 7.0, 1; St. Eaton, • 8.13, 2; Cherry Ripe, 7.2, 3. Kurrianna led all the way and won by two lengths, Cherry Ripe being two lengths away. Time, Zinin 7£see. During the running of the Kogarah Stakes Licoris fell and had to be destroyed. The rider, M'Curley, was badly injured. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. D.J.C. HANDICAPS. — First Day.— AUTUMN HURDLES HANDICAP,

TAfANUI ACCEPTANCES. .President’s Hack Handicap, o£ “Osovs. Six furlongs.—Spean Bridge 9.0, Lucy Locket 8.0, Vogue 7.12, King Cup 7.13, Real Glad, Pallah 7.9, Warseer 7.8, Robert Lynn-7.7. Dominion Trot (saddle), of 70sovs. Ode mile, and a-half—Storm Bell, Coy Bells, Carillpn. Winnie Chrysler, Hector's Own. Maybird, Auchterellan, Request. Trevallion, Ardock Bells scr, Dawson Bingen 12 yards behind, Scottish Minstrel 24, Wee Spark 48. Trial Stakes, of GOsovs. Six furlongs.— Red Fray, Mudlark 8.11, Eyed Ova, Credit 8.7, Hildreth, Grand Eclat, Ace of Hearts 8.4. Red Leaf 7.K Tapanui Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Kapuna 9.0, Fairy Ring 8.4. Vogue 7.12, Red Fray 7.9, Parader 7.7. Beau 7.0. Flying Hack Handicap, of 70sovs. Five furlongs—Frivol 8.9, Overhaul. Quickform 8.3, Credit 8.1, Pallah 7.9, Hildreth, Ace of Hearts 7.7. Stewards’ Ha-ik Handicap, of 75sovs. Six furlongs and a-half.—Lady Dilatory 8.5 Fairy Ring, Jolly Glad 8.4, Lucv Locket 8.0, King Cup 7.13, Vogue 7.12, Mudlark 7.9. Tapanui Trot (saddle), of 70sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Young. Bingen, Maybird, Hector’s Own, TrevaTlioiu Coy. Bells Rosaleen, Storm Bell, Winnie Chrysler. Dawson Bingen. Etambe, Request scr, Scottish Minstrel 24, Bonny Boy 36. Farewell Hack Handicap, ‘of 75sors. Six furlongs.—Lady Dilatory .8.13, Overhaul, Quickform, Rinpling Lake 8.10, Lucy Juocket S.B, Beau 8.3. Pallah; Warseer 8.2, Robert’; Lynn, Parader 8.0. / ECMONT ACCEPTANCES. Ohawe Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mile and Feta 11.3; Passin’ Through 10.13, Comedy Prince 10.12, Elvaette 10.5, Pendennis 9.13, Empire Camp 9.0. Take Take 9.0, Sea View 9.0. Flying Handicap, of 300sovs. Six furlongs.—The Lamb 8.6, First Acre 8.6, Gaillard 8.5, Monaghan 8.3, Pouma 8.3, Benzora 7.T3, Lady Bentick 7.9,- Bonogue 7.5, Papaponga 7.5, Bright Knight 7.0, Tip Tree 7.0. Tokara Hack Handicap.of 175sovs. Six furlongs—Whenuanui 8.11, Acred 8.5, Te Apaiti 8.5. Powhairi 8.1, The Swell 8.1, Sea Star. 7.13, Grand Lupin 7.10, Atone 7.5, Erin-go : bragh 7.5, Orazone 7.5, Monzone 7.5, Niblick 7.5, Lethal 7.5. Egmont Cup Handicap, of 800sovs. One mile and a-half. —Te Monanui 9.11, Income 8.11, Seatoun 8.5, Piuthair 8.1, Euphonium 8.1, Novar 7.9, Royal Mint 7.4, Nukumai 7.0. Juvenile Handicap, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—Jazz Baby 9.2, Helen 8.13, Skvpoint 7.13; Tea Time 7.12, Eka 7.10, Mehdip 7.8, Denier 7.8, Lenox 7.8, Morena 7.6, Silent 7.0, War Flame 7.0, Miss Bardo 7.0, Fort Alice 7.0. Nolan Gold Cup. of 400sovs. Eight furlongs and a-half. —Mint Leaf 10.0, Vespetus 9.3, Captain Gazeley 8.9, Kiimiss 8.7, Partaga 8.3, Pop Off 8.0, Elvaetta 7.13, Bent 7.11, Asleep 7.8, Closefire 7.8, Vivo 7.7, Airtight 7.6, Troilus 7.5, Bonstell 7.4, Orcades 7.0. Lady Estelle 7.0. Whareroa Welter Handicap, of 230sovs. Eight furlongs and a-half.—Tiega 9.5 Bonholme 8.9, Lady Anstruther 8.5, Buoyant 8.4, Crossfire 8.0, Killoch 8.0, Thunderclap 8.0. Waipapa Hack Handicap, of 175sovs. Seven furlongs.—Sovena 9.0, Acred 8.13, Blend 8.13, Close Fire 8.11, Manly 8.9, Blue Peter 8.8. Molto 8.6, Ando 8.5, Mister Gamp 8.2, Advance 8.2, Camp 8.2, Left 8.0, Gold Rangi 8.0, Coma 8.0,. Whisogne 8.0, Barryanda 8.0, Taikowhana 8.0. ’ CLIFDEN NOMINATIONS. Lilburne Handicap, of 50sovs. Six furlongs.—Lady Balboa, Grand Eclat. Last Thought, Swimashore, Parader, Merrie Circle, Ambonut, Ballymena Lass, Controversy, Beckham, Red Fray, Golden Fleet. Tuatapere Saddle Trot, of 65sovs. One mile and a-half.—Dixie Dillon, Landlady, Snowcap, Running Water, Sandown, Ardlussa, Revolt, Logathete, Jack Mac, Johnny Direct, Moonglow. Belmont Hack Handicap, of 60sovs. Seven furlongs.—Fairy Ring, Piton, Rip- , pling ‘ Lake,: Londonderry,. Jack o’ Lantern, Kyleboa, King Cup, Navy'Cut, Red Fray. Clifden Cup Handicap, £lOO and trophy - valued at £l5 15s. One mile and a-half.-— . Fairy Ring, Bloom, Andante, Parader, Kil- ; harry, Doleful Ditty, Kilfane, Soldier’s Hope, In the Pink, Calibration. ' . Orari Hack Steeplechase, of 85sovs and cup valued at £l2 12s. About two miles.— ■ Blazing Light, Soldier’s Dream, Scamp, Punjaub,. Ngarata, Western Star. Waiau Hack Handicap, of 60sovs„ Six furlongs.—Lady Balboa, Piton, Rippling Lake, Grand Eclat, Last Thought. Jack o’ Lantern, Kyleboa, Swimashore, King Cup, Nayy Cut, Controversy, Golden Fleet, Alton Saddle,. Trot, of 65sovs. Two -. miles.; —Dixie Dillon, Landlady,’ Snowcap, Runnjng Water, Sandown. Ardlussa, Revolt, . Mother Machrce, hr gelding by j_Adonis—Bellman mare, Johnny. Direct, 4 Moonglow, Jack Mac. Farewell Handicap, of 70sovs, One : mile.—Fairy Ring, Salerno, Bloom. Andante, Parader, Kilbarry, In the Pink, . Doleful Ditty. Kilfane, Soldier’s Hope J Calibration.

Of 280sovs. One mile and three-quarters. st. lb. st. lb. Adjutor .... 11 4 Kaikahu 10 8 Radiac .. .. 11 1 Lady Gay .. 10 2 Sayonara 10 13 Coastguard 10 2 En Route .. 10 11 Bonomel 9 9 Guncase 10 8 Mirthmaker 9 0 PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP. Of 500sovs. Six furlongs. Glentruin .. 9 7 Miss Winkie 7 8 Centrepiece 9 5 Bugle Note 7 7 Set Sail 9 2 Arpent 7 4 Comic Song 8 12 Bright Mark 7 2 Paperchase 8 12 Eaton Bells 7 0 Nincompoop 8 9 Dismantle .. 7 0 Circulation .. 8 3 Sagittarius .. 7 0 Young Black Duke 7 0 Lochinvar 8 3 Solrose .. .. 7 0 Fatn.r Geranial 7 0 O’Flynn 8 3 Dancing Days 7 0 Corn Money 8 1 Dangle .. .. 7 0 Nine of Rob 7 0 Spades .. 8 1 Valdamo 7 0 Receipt 7 12 Good as Gold 7 0 Countersign 7 11 Wild Work 7 0 Lava .. .. 7 8 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter. High Gear .. Margaret 9 7 Jolly Glad .. Wise 8 0 Birney 9 6 Counsellor 7 12 Assurance .. 9 0 Rippling Lake 7 11 Thorndale .. 8 13 Saxette 7 11 Gold Mint .. 8 9 Top Gear .. 7 10 Roman Archer 8 8 Kapuna 7 10 Battle Flaming Rav 7 10 Colours 8 3 Ascetic 7 9 Brightling .. 8 5 Calcite 7 8 Paris .. .. 8 2 Prophet’s Equerry 8 1 Mark 7 7 Gay Sonnet 8 0 Kaikahu 7 7 Boughleen Hard Prince 7 7 Dhoun 8 0 DUNEDIN CUP, 1 Of 1250sovs. One mile and a-hali. Count Cavour 10 0 Front Rank 7 2 Tanadees 8 13 Pink Terrace 7 0 Footfall 8 11 V award 7 < Rapier 8 7 John Centrepiece 8 5 Bradbury . 7 0 Set Sail 8 2 Cupidon 7 0 Overdrawn ... 7 13 High Gear .. 7 0 Baldowa 7 13 Margaret Ravenna .. . . 7 10 Birney 7 0 Battlement 7 6 Roman Pink Note .. 7 5 Archer 7 0 Fresco .. .. 7 o Courtley Rose ! 7 0 Circulation 7 4 BERWICK HANDICAP, Of 225sovs. Seven furlongs. Precious .. 9 12 King Balboa 8 5 Sagittarius 9 9 Top Gear .. 8 4 Mime .. ., 9 8 Flaming Ray 8 3 Martis .. .. 9 5 Real Glad .. 8 3 Gold Mint 9 4 Rippling Lake 8 3 Brightling ,.- 9 1 Waterlow .. 8 3 (Tholomon .. 9 0 Calcite .. .. 8 2 Serotina 8 12 Royal Paris .. .. 8 12 Despatch 8 1 Shandre •». 8 9 Prophet’s Boughleen Dhoun Mark .. . .■ 8 1 8 8 Solzia ... .. 8 1 'Overhaul 8 8 Lady Coch-y- . Dilatory 8 0 bondhu .. 8 7 Dark Spot .. 8 0 Spean Bridge 8 7 Wild Work 8 0 Wingatui .. 8 7 Lucy Locket 8 0 Crossbow .. 8 6 Raincloud .. 8 0 Royal Kilt .. 8 . 6 Hildreth 8 0 :Violet .. ... Wise- . 8 6 Eyed Ova ,. Master John 8 .8 0 0 Counsellor 8 5

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, ■- • - Of 250sovs.' . -One mileK Pink Note .. 10 2 Scion .. 8 6 Economist .. 10 0 Ophir .... 8 Chickwheat 9 10 Black I'vke 8 5 Roseday 9 8 Fairy Herald 8 4 Pink Terrace 9 Bilbo .... 8 4 John Hurdy Curdy 8 2 1 Bradbury 9 5 All British 8 1 Miss Winkie 9 3 Bloom .... 8 1 IMountain Courtly Rose 8 0 Lion .. .. 9 1 Blue Dragoon 8 0 King Sol .. 9 0 Battle Queen Balboa 8 13 Colours .. 8 0 Dismantle .. 8 11 San Salvador 8 0 Taboo .... 8 11 Guncase .. 8 0 Happy Someskis 8 0 Warrior .. 8 7