RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3828, 26 July 1927, Page 58

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

WAIMATE HUNT CLUB. Thursday. July 21. . The Waimate Hunt Chib's race meeting was held in fine weather, and a fairly large attendance viewed the sport provided by the card. The track provide-! good firm going, and both the steeplechase course and the main track carried a good sole of grass. Goldtown was e’eeted a good favourite for the Studholme Hurdles, and he won nicely after punching two of his jumps. Coastguard dropped his rider at the first hurdle, and Dubious had to concede too much weight to the winner. Captain Sarto tired before reaching the home turn, and Beauty Light, after losing ground in the first half-mile, drew out and finished third. The Bluecliffs Steeplechase field was quickly reduced in strength. Alonko, Greenstone, and Auburn went off at the stand double, and Aluzzle fell at the next fence. Hyperion had too much pace for those standing up, and may develop into a useful sort amongst the hunter class. Vice-Grand was too good for the opposition in the Waimate Steeplechase. He walked a bit sore after the race. Maungamoe settled his chance by striking into the jump near the six-furlong post. Kipling ran a fairly good race, as he was always on the premises, but the winner had too much pace for him in the run home. Cassolette scored an easy win in the Waihao Hack Handicap, and so did Alarinca in the Winter Trot. Alonko and Greenstone again s t the pace in the Hunt Cup, in which Nightraid went out early in the fray, as also did Kilcannich and Peter Alarion. Auburn also failed to complete the course, and the weight stopped Greenstone over the last half-mile. Royal Wink looked dangerous in the last couple of furlongs, and Alonko had not much in reserve at the finish. With a better pilot up Royal Wink might have troubled the winner.’ Solferite won all the way in the Alorven Handicap, but Carnot would have been more dangerous with a clear run. Soltoe also suffered interference. Courtly Rose ran last all the way until towards the end, when she moved up into a place. She still continues to show reluctance to face the barrier. This is a double handicap to her chance in a race. The card concluded with Aliss Garance scoring a comfortable win in the Hunters’ Plate, in which none of the others could stay on under the scale of weights. Royal Fashion went out a good favourite, but after being prominent with the leaders up to the home turn he commenced to tire in the run to the post. Air W. B. Freeman acted as honorary starter, and got his fields away from a fair line, and the various officials assisted in making the day’s sport as enjoyable as possible. During the day £6409 10s went through the totalisator. compared with £6601 at last year’s meeting. Results: — STUDHOLAIE HURDLES HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Thirteen furlongs. 1 — Mr W. Parsons’s blk g Goldtown, by Absurd —Ballarat, 6yrs, 9.2 (J. T. Humphris) 1 2— Air F. Nelligan’s Dubious, 11.4 (AV. O’Connor) 2 4 — Air 11. Jones’s Beauty Light, 9.0 (E. Shaw) 3 Also started: 3 Coastguard 11.7, 5 Captain Sarto 10.4, 6 The Harp 9.0. Goldtown at once took up the running, and led over the first hurdle, where Coastguard dropped his rider. Goldtown showed the way over the stand hurdle to Captain Sarto, Beauty Light, and Dubious, who were racing together. The Harp was jumping badly, and was already several lengths away. Beauty Light dropped back a bit before reaching the back stretch, but at the far turn had rejoined the leaders. Goldtown was still in charge as they ran round the top, where Captain Sarto commenced to drop back. Goldtown led Dubious into the straight, and, stalling him off. won nicely by a length. Beauty Light was half a length away third, and Captain Sarto w~.« four lengths further back. Time, 3min 3 2-ssec. BLUECLIFFS HUNTERS’ SLEEPLECHASE, Of 65sovs. About two miles and aquarter. 5 — Air AA T . G. Gerard’s b g Hyperion, bv Boni form—Perine, svrs. 9.6 (I. Tilson) 1 3 — Air F. C. Pratt’s Alataipuke. 9.9 (Owner) 3 I—Air A. G. Ala-donald's The Babe, 9.9 (G. Shaw J 3 Also started: 2 Greenstone 11.11, 7 Aluzzle 9.12, 6 Goodforr- 9.10, 9 Krasnoi 9.5, Tempter 9.5, 8 Auburn 9.5, 4 Alonko 9.5. Alonko and Greenstone led over the first fence, which brought down Krasnoi. The leaders showed the way to the stand double, but ran off at the second leg, and Auburn followed suit. Tempter fell at the first of the double. This left Alataipuke in front of The Babe, Hyperion, Aluzzle, and '’-oodform —all that remained ii. the field. Aluzzle fell at the six-furlong post. Hyperion joined Alataipuke going along the back, but dropped back through a faulty jump. He, however, soon raced to the front, and, coming through a gap at the last fence, ran home three lengths in front of Alataipuke, who beat The Babe by 50 yards. Goodform was about six lengths further back. Time, 4min 23 2-sscc. WAIMATE STEEPLECHASE HANDL CAP.

Of 130sovs. About two miles and a-half, 2 Air W. Al’Carthy’s b g Vice-Grand, by Vice Admiral—Fibrona, aged, 10.8 (F- Langford) 1 3- J. Al. Samson’s Kipling, 10.10 (C. Dawson) 2 4— Air F. Shaw's Mettle Drift, 9.0 (D. Kerr) 3 Also started: 1 Alaungamoe 10.10.

They ran in close order over the first two fences, and Kipling jumped to the front at the stand double. Vice-Grand and Kipling showed the way to Maungamoe and Mettle Drift along the back. Vice-Grand was in charge at the stand double the second time, and turned into the back with Maungamoe and Kipling close up. Maungamoe struck heavily at the six-furlongs and dropped back. Mettle Drift had rejoined the leaders going to the far turn. Vice-Grand led Kipling round the top, and leading over the last fence, came on to beat him by two lengths. Mettle Drift was four lengths away, three lengths in front of Maungamoe. Time, 4min 55 l-ssec.

-AVAIHAO HACK HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Six furlongs. 2 — Mr J. L. Hannon’s b m Cassolette, by Clarenceux—Charmilla, 4yrs, 9.9 (A. E. Ellis) 1 1— Mr H. Brosnahan’s Shandre, 10.4 (E. Mackie) 2 3— Mr J. B. Fox’s Exide, 9.0 (J. T. Humphris) 3 Also started: 6 Laughie 9.1, 5 Rory O'Moore 9.0, 4 Money Bag 9.0. Exide and Laughie led out and Rory O'Moore lost a couple of lengths, but soon moved up. Exide and Laughie led along the back from a close field, and they were joined by Cassolette when nearing the home turn. Once in line for the post Cassolette took charge and won comfortably by nearly two lengths from Shandra, who beat Ex de by a length and a-half. Rory o‘Moore and Laughie were next, fairly close up. Time, Imin 17sec. WINTER TROT HANDICAP. Of 75sovb. One mile and a-half. 3—Mr R. F. Ledingham’s b m Marica, by El Carbine—King Cole mare, 36 yards behind (Owner) ... 1 s—Mr5 —Mr F. R. Legg's Patch Junior, scr (Owner) 2 2— Mrs- S. Wilson’s Bingen Wilkes, scr (F. E. Jones) 3

Also started: 10 Self Reliance scr, 7 Sun Red scr, 4 Red Shiner 12 yards behind, 6 Vasiliki 24, 1 First Imperial 36, 8 Imshi 48, 9 Meddler 48. First Imperial broke up at the start. Vasiliki and Sun Red led past the stand, and tho former opened up a good lead "going along the back. Marica ran to the front at the far turn, and, coming away, won by 20 lengths from Patch Junior, who beat Bingen Wilkes by half a-length. A asiliki was next. Times—Jmin 35 2-ssec, 3min 42see, 3min 42 l-ssec. HUNT CLUB’S CUP STEEPLECHASE. Of 75sovs, including a cup valued 20sovs. About two miles and a-half. 6— Messrs Thompson Bros, b g Alonko, by Marco Bello, aged, 9.3 (A. E. Ellis) 1 s— Mr H. H. Fisher’s Royal Wink, 9.8 <M. Bailey) 2 2—Mr W. Baird's Greenstone, 11.9 (E. Mackie) 3 Also started; 1 Night Raid 11.3. Peter Marion 9.8, 4 Kilcannich 9.6, 7 Auburn 9.5. Monko and Greenstone led the way to the first fence, where Night Raid fell. Kilcannich fell at the next, and Peter Marion ran off. Greenstone and Monko led over the stand double from Royal Wink and Auburn, and the last-named fell at the sixfurlong post. Royal Wink moved up going "to the far turn, and followed Monko into the straight. In the run home Monko heat Royal Wink by four lengths. Greenstone was 10 lengths away. Time, smin 54see. MORVEN HANDICAP. Of 75sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Mr C. C. Holmes's ch g Solferite, by Solferino—Halina. 6yrs, 10.2 (E. Shaw) 1 2— Mr H. Gye’s Carnot, 9.13 (F. E. Jones) 2 3 Mr J. Lindsay’s Courtley Rose. 9.8 (W. Cooper) 3 Also started: 4 Soltoc 10.7, 5 Hurdy Gurdy 9.4, 6 Snatcher 9.0. , ~ , Solferite was smartest out and Courtly Rose was last to leave. Solferite was joined by Hurdy Gurdy and Carnot got interfpred with at the far turn. Solferite led Hurdy Gurdy along the back, with Soltoe and Carnot next. Solferite led Carnot into the straight, and beat him by three lengths. Courtly Rose was four lengths away and Hurdy Gurdy was next, lime, Imin 30sec. HUNTERS' PLATE HANDICAP. Of 65sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3— Mr H. H. Hanson’s br m Miss Garance by Garance —Alis s Roberts, aged, 16.7 (E. Shaw) ... ... ... 1 s— Mr H. 11. Elworthy’s Arcos > ( k°' 7 q alt .) 2 1 jj r Ji. T. Smith’s Royal Fashion, 10.10 (T. J. Humphries) 3

Also started: 2 Sasham 11.8, 4. Royal Dispatch 11.4, 6 Krasnoi 10.9, 8 Diamond Jack 10.7, 7 Indicator 10.7 coupled with Whifflcr 10.7. o 1 Royal Dispatch led Sasham Royal Fashion, and Miss Garance past the stand. Sasham joined Royal Dispatch going to the far turn, and approaching the straight Arcos and Miss Garance joined the leaders Arcos Miss Garance. Royal I'ashion, and Sasham led into the straight. Miss Gar ance then drew out to win by two *cngtUs from Arcos, who beat Royal Fashion by three lengths, with Krasnoi next. mme, 2m in 14scc.

SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT CLUB. Saturday, July 23. The South Canterbury Hunt Club's race meeting was held in cold and wintry weather, following rain which fell overnight and during the early morning, the rain softened the track, which however, provided fairly sound going. There was a fairly large attendance; but the very uninviting weather no doubt had a restrictive influence in that- direction. Aberfcldv was made a solid favourite for the lladlow Hurdles, and when winning easily Tilson allowed his mount to slow down in the run home. As a result he nearly got pipped on the post, as Guncase came with a late run and got within a short head of the winner. Goldtown struck the first two flights of hurdles, and afterwards jumped big. He led to the home turn, but Aberfeldy, who was always going well, ran to tho front, and after being passed by Guncasc. Goldtown, was not. ridden out. in the run home. Clontarf shaped well for a novice 'ldle Babe owed his success in the Fareora Hunters’ Steeplechase to very vigorous handling in ihc run home, nnd as a result he worried Royal Fashion out of what looked a goo.] winning chance after landing ©ver the last jump. I. Tilson slightly

injured one of his shoulders when Hyperion fell at the last fence. Charlatan had matters all his own way in the South Canterbury Steeplechase. He looked on the big side in condition, but was still forward enough to outclass the opposition. Frenchman was up with the leaders in the early stages and after drop ping back came on again at tho finish and suffered defeat for third place by a narrow margin. Isla Bank made most of the running, but had no chance with the winner at the finish. Maungamoe stopped over the last half-mile and Vice-grand was sore when he went out to contest the race. Cassollettc had to be ridden out to beat Shandre and Dubious, who both put in a strong challenge in the run home. Tennis carried nearly twice as much support as anything in the Washdyke Trot, but had to be content with a moderate third behind Logan Princess and Harry Locanda. Osterman had a fairly comfortable win in the Teschemaker Memorial. After too much uso had been made of Miss Garance in the Hunters’ Plate. Arcos ran to the front in the straight and camo home an easy winner. The card concluded with Fairy Herald following his recent success at Trantham by another win in the Claremont Handicap. Ho was kept busy at the finish to Beat- Fairy Tidings, who cut Carnot out of second place. Carnot would have been a lot more troublesome if he had got. away well at the start, where he was slow to move, and then had to give away a lot of ground before getting near the leaders. Arrowmir established a good lead in the early part, but petered out after loading into the straight, both Chiekwhcat and

'horndale ran a bad race. During the day £11,731 10s went through ie totalisator, compared with £13,745 last

year. Results: — HADLOW HACK HURDLE HANDICAP Of llOsovs. Ono mile and a-half. I—Mr R. W. King’s ch g Aberfeldy, by Quin Abbey—Uranium, 4yrs, 10.5 (inc. 111 b penalty) (I. Tilson) 1 3—Mr 11. C. Mountney’s Guncase, 10.0 (W. O’Connor) 2

4—Mr H. Jones's Beauty Light, 9.4 (E. Shaw) 3 Also started: 6 Clontarf 9.11, 5 Gay Queen 9.10, 2 Goldtown 10.1 (inc. 71b penalty), 7 Symons, car. 9.2 J. Goldtown and Clontarf showed the way over the first two hurdles, both of which tho former struck heavily. Goldtown and Clontarf led Aberfeldy and Guncase along the back, and the quartet racer! to the home turn in close order. Aberfeldy led over the last hurdle and was winning easily, but finally had to be shaken up to stall off Guncase, who got up and nearly beat tho winner owing to his rider taking things too easily. Aberfeldy won by a short head, with Beauty Light three lengths away. Goldtown was close up fourth. Time, 2min 54 l-ssee. PAREORA HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 120sovs. About two miles. 2—Mr A. G. MacDonald’s b g The Babe, by Cronstadt—Fairlie, 6yrs, 9.9 (A. E. Ellis) 1 I—Air1 —Air E. T. Smith’s Royal Fashion, 9.10 (T. J. Humphris) 2 6 —Mr F. C. Pratt’s Alataipuke, 9.9 (Owner) 3 Also started: 4 Greenstone 11.11, 7 Goodform 9.10, 8 Kilcannich 9.7. 3 Hyperion car 10.4, 9 Auburn 9.5, 10 Tempter 9.5. 5 Alonko 9.5. Royal Fashion and Hyperion led to the first jump, but the latter dwelt and lost a lot of ground. Royal Fashion showed the way to Greenstone, Monko, The Babe, and Goodform over the stand double, where Auburn bumped off his rider. Royal Fashion continued to show the way along the back from Alataipuke, Greenstone, and The Babe, the quartet being well clear of the others in the field. Royal Fashion led round the top from Alataipuke, The Babe, Greenstone, and Goodform, and over the last jump. In the run home The Babe wore down Royal Fashion and beat her by a neck. Mataipuke was four lengths away, and Greenstone was next. Tempter ran off at the last fence, which brought Hyperion down. Time, 4min 17 l-ssec. SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP,

Of 200sove. About two miles and a-half. 1 — Air J. S. Barrett’s ch g Charlatan, by AVinkie —Divinia, aged, 11.4 (E. Shaw) 1 3 —Air A. Gerrard’s Isla Bank, 9.6 (R. APSeveny) 2 2 — Air W. M'Carthy’s Vice-grand, car. 10.11 (F. Langford) 3 Also started: 5 Frenchman 11.7, 7 Maungamoe 10.6, 6 Kipling 10.6. Isla Bank and Frenchman led over the first fence and the stand double from Charlatan. Maungamoe moved into forth place when they reached the back stretch. The field jumped well, and coming to the double for the second time Isla Bank was showing the way to Maungamoe, Charlatan, and Frenchman, with the others close up. Vice-grand struck at the first of the double. Isla Bank led Charlatan along the back, and Vice-grand moved into third place, a good many lengths away from the leaders. Charlatan took charge at the far turn, and leading Isla Bank over the last jump, came on to win comfortably by ten lengths. Vice-grand was eight lengths away third, after stalling off Frenchman and beating him by a head for third place. The others were a long way back. Time, smin 33 l-ssec. LEVELS HACK HANDICAP, Of 90sovs Six furlongs.

2—Air J. L. Hannon's b m Cassolette, by Clarenceux —Charmilla, 4vrs, 16.3, inc. 81b penalty (A. E. Ellis) 1 I—Mi- 11. Brosnahan’s Shandre. 10.4

(E. Mackie) 2 4—Air !■’. Nelligan’s Dubious. 10.9 (D. O’Connor) 3 Also started: 6 Laughie 9.1, 5 Captain Sarto car. 9.4, 3 Exide 9.0.

Cassolette was first to show out. but soon gave way to Laughie, who led Exide and Shandre round the far turn. Laughie led round the top fioni Exide, Shandre, and Cassolette. Once in the straight Cassolette came through on the rails and, although a couple of lengths clear at the distance, had to be ridden right out to lie at Shandre by a nock. Dubious was another neck away, three lengths in front of Captain Sarto. Time, Imin 19sec. WASIIDYKE TROT HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.

3—Air J. C. Crequcr’s b m Logan Princess. bv Logan Pointer—Prince Imperial mate, scr (D. Withers) ... 1

B—Air J. Wilson's Harry Locanda scr. (J. Bell reus) 2 I—Tennis,1 —Tennis, 24yds bhd (M. Edwards) ... 3 Also started: Expedient scr, 2 Bingen Wilks scr, 7 Red Shiner 12yds libd, 9 Undersciub 24, 10 Vasiliki 24, 4 Marinca 96 (inc penalty). 11 Meddler 48, 12 Imshi 48, 5 Dillon Geld 120. Logan Princess led Bigen Wilkes and Expedient past the stand. Logan Princess established a good lead going along the back and, although tiring at the finish, she won by four lengths from Harry Locanda. who beat Tennis by 10 lengths. Expedient. Dillon Gold, and Marinca were next. Times: 3miu 41 3-ssec, 3min 32 l-ssec, 3m in 44 l-ssec. TESCHEMAKER MEMORIAL HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, Of 150-sovs. Two miles and a-half. 3— Mr A. Gerrard’s b g Osterman, by Cronsiadt —Fairy Benzie, aged, 10.7 (F. Langford) 1 4— Mr H. 11. Fisher’-s Royal Wink, car. 9.42 (M. Bailey) .... 2 I—Air A. G. ATacDonald’s Night Raid, 10.11 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Also started: 5 Greenstone 11.6, 2 Galway 10.12. 6 Happy Mac 10.7, Peter Alarion car. 9.8.

Greenstone came down at the first fence, and Royal Wink led Happy Alac and Peter Alarion over the stand double. Along the back Royal Wink and Peter Alarion were racing together half a dozen lengths in front of Osterman. Galway struck at the board fence near the home turn, and nearly unseated his rider. He went cut at the next. Royal Wink and Peter Alarion were disputing leadership going over the next circuit, and led Osterman and Happy Alac along the back. Royal Wink struck at the third last fence and lost ground. Peter Marion led round the top, with Osterman moving up. Osterman joined Peter Alarion in the lead when approaching the last fence, which brought the latter down. Osterman ran home eight lengths in front of Royal Wink, who finished 20 lengths in front of Night Rail. Happy Alac was another six lengths farther back. Tune, sniin 35sec.

HUNTERS’ PLATE HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One mile and a-haif. 4 —Air 11. Elworthy’s g m Arcos, by St. Petersburg!!—Afango, syrs, 10.7 (Captain N. Rattray) 1 3—Air W. G. Gerrard’s Hyperion, 10.10 (Owner) 2 2—Air 11. 11. Hanson’s Aliss Garance, 11.3, 101 b penalty (Air J. Al’Guire) 3

Also started: 6 Aluzzle 11.6, 5 Royal Dispatch 11.3, 1 Armchair 11.1. 8 The Waif 10.7, 9 Tempter 10.7, 7 Diamond Jack 10.7, 10 Whiffler 10.7.

Miss Garance, Diamond Jack, and Whiffler led past the stand from Hyperion, and they ran into the back stretch in that order. Diamond Jack, Whiffler, and Aliss Garance still showed the way along the back. Aliss Gai ance led round the top, where Arcos moved up. Miss Garance led into the straight, but Arcos ran past her and won by four lengths from Hyperion, who beat Aliss Garance by four lengths. Armchair was fourth, and Whiffler and Royal Dispatch were next. Time, 2min 51 4-ssec.

CLAREMONT HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One mile. I—Air1 —Air 11. T. Smith's Fairy Herald, by Clarenceux—Fairy Benzie, aged, 10.9, inc. 71b penalty (J. T. Humphris) 1 s—Air5 —Air P. T. Hogan’s Fairy Tidings, 9.3 (F. C. Porter) 2 3 —Air 11. Eyre's Carnot, 9.13 (J. Campbell) 3

/Also started: 6 Chickwheat 10.11, 2 Thorndale 10.9, 7 Soltoc 10.6, 9 Mali Jong 10.1, 4 Arrowmir 9.9, 8 Courtley Rose 9.7, 10 Hurdy Gurdy 9.3. 12 Coastguard 9 3 11 Kaikahu 9.0. Arrowmir was first away and led out from Hurdy’ Gurdy and Courtley Rose. Carnot was slow to move. Arrowmir opened up a six lengths’ lead from Hurdy Gurdy and Fairy Herald going along the back, with Courtley Rose next. Arrowmir led round the top from Fairy Herald, Hurdy Gurdy and Courtley Rose. Fairy Herald got to Arrowmir in the straight and, finishing on under pressure, won by two lengths from Fairy Tidings, who beat Carnot by a neck. Arrowmir, who stopped in 'the straight, was fourth, and Courtley Rose was next. Time, Imin 47 3-sscc.

WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. C.J.C. NOMINATIONS. Hunters’ Hui dies Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Calluna, The Curragh, The Babe, Doyleston, Bandalero. Rangiawhio, Royal Fashion, Gay Jim, Alataipuke, Luthy, Plastic, Master Black, Royal Despatch, Lord Leslie, Alonko. Trial Hurdle Race Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Pcneus, Perle de Leon, A’exatious, Aberfeldy, Bonena, Goldtown. Symons, Guncasc. Beauty’ Light. Relic. Cashmere Plate (flat), of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Prince Paladin. Paris, Aloney’ Peer, Wieath of Alyrtle. Aliss Trillion, Uproar, Cynelli. Quantum. Green Cloth, Armchair, Royal Lineage, Lucinda, Court Jester, AmorisL Resplendent. Aloratorium, Beaming, Luniinant, Scoff, Honey, Dollar Princess, Diana’s Lad, Roter. Jumpers’ Flat Race Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile and a-half.—Pencils, Perle de Leon. Gaze, Nukumai, San Pedro, Captain Sarto. Bonena, Rangataiii, Royal r'rm. Coastguard, Kaikahu, Guncase, Beauty’ Light, Wharncliffe, Passionate. Enfield Steeplechase Handicap, of 250sovs. About etwo miles.—Kirkwood, Bandalcro. Big Push. Sir Wai, Radiac, Jovial, .Hyperion, Hokioi, Ploughboy. Goodfoi i, Osterman, Greenstone. . Avonhead Handicap (flat), of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Grand National, Kalos, Irish Royal Heau, Royal Saxon. Cassolette, Wihl Work, Tannadice, Jarretiere, Rowley, Cerf, Fairy’ Tidings, Bronrtell, Hoy’lake, Alastcr Clarence, Rina Alanc-’. Philanderer, Gaybird, Spearman, Alastcr Black Grevfineh. Cornstalk, Alartain Spear. Chivalry. Exide. Hurdy’ Gurdy, Hunt Club Cup. of 200sovs. About two miles and a-half.—The Curragh, The Babe, Bandalero. Rangiawhio, Hyperion, Peter Alarion, Royal Fashion, Alataipuke, Good-

forni, Royal Wink, Plastic, Osterman, Lord Leslie, Greenstone, Alonko, Happy Alac. Woolston Handicap (flat), of 200sovs. Six furlongs--Kalos, Irish, Royal Head, Royal Saxon, Cassolette, Tannadice, Armchair, Note, Bronstell, Hoylake, Aforatoriuin, Beaming, Goldspinner, Rina Alangu, Benshie, Gaybird, Sjiearman, Greytinch, Lighthearted, Philanderer, GayVera, Grey Wells, Diana’s Lad. Spreydon Hurdle Rac- Handicap, of 250sovs. O— mile and three-quarters.— Peneus, Calluna, The Harp, San Pedro, Big Push, Vexatious, Rangiawhio, Aberfeldy’, Goldtown, Symons, Guncase, BeautyLight, Relic, Tholomon, Alaster Black, GayQueen, Bonatie. August Handicap (flat), of 400sovs. Six furlongs.—lndian Sage, Nadarino, Arpent, Solrose, Birthmark, Arrowmir, Sir Roy, Solferite, Horoniea, Cassolette, Rascal, Economist, Mustard Pot, Hathor, Royal Game, Buoyant, Volant, Joy Bird, Kiloeron, Aliss Alinerva, Huikai, Fairy Herald, Nincompoop, Gold Alist, Aloorland, Magna Charta, Aloney Order, Carnot, Tuahine, Heisler, Hurdy Gurdy, Martis, Whenuanui. Sumner Handicap (flat), of 200sovs. One mile. —Grand National, Paris, Royal Head, San Pedro, Green Cloth, Jarretiere, Rowley, Cerf, Fairy Tidings, Alaster Clarence, Rina Malign, Philanderer, Cornstalk, Chivalry, Peho, Exide.

Islington Handicap (flat), of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—lndian Sage, Tresham, Vaward, Solrose, Courtly Rose, .Soltoe, Taboo, Gaze, Nukumai, Horoniea, Beau Geste, Mah Jong, Thorndale, Black Alint, Fairy Tidings, Joy Bird, Assurance, Royal Mint, Viewpoint, Alagna Charta, Count Cavour, Shandre, Chickwheat, Passionate, Alerry Damon. Longbeach Handicap (flat), of 200sov8. Six furlongs.- -Prince Paladin, Kalos, Irish, Aloney Peer, Wreath of Alyrtle, Miss Trillion, Uproar, Royal Saxon, Quantum, Cassolette, Wild Work, Tannadice, Armchair, Note, Royal Lineage, Bronstell, Hoylake, Court Jester, Amorist, Resplendent, Aloratorium, Rina Alangu, Satrap, Luniinant, Scoff, Spearman, Goldfinch, Honey, Lighthearted, Dollar Princess, Royal Despatch, Philanderer, Gay Vera. Grey Wells, Exide, Roter.

Aylesbury Steeplechase Handicap, of 250sovs. About two miles and a-half.— Kirkwood, The Curragh, The Babe, Bando lero, Sir Wai, Radiac, Jovial, Hyperion, Hokioi, Peter Marion, Pioughlxiy. Goodform, Osterman, Greenstone, Monko, Royal Wink. Styx Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25050 v«. One round and a distance. —Peneus, Calluiki, Listening Point, Tho Harp, San Pedro, Big Push, Vexatious, Rangiawhio, Abcifeldy, Bonena, Clontarf, Goldtown, Sunny Loch, Gay Jim, Symons, Guncase, Beauty Light, Relic, Tholomon, Master Black, Gay Queen, Bonatie, Passionate, Lord Leslie.

Heathcote Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile. —Indian, Tresham, Vaward, Arpent, Solrose, Courtly Rose Birthmark, Soltoe, Arrowmir, Sir Roy, Taboo, Gaze, Nukumai, Horomea, Beau Geste, Alah Hathor, Royal Game, Black Alint, Kaiti, Joy Bird, Assurance, Fairy Herald, Royal .Mint, Tarleton, Viewpoint, Gold Mint, Alagna Charta, Count Cavour, Margaret Birney. Carnot, Chickwheat, Peho, Hurdy Gurdv, Merry Damon. Recicliffs Handicap, of 200sqvs. Seven furlongs.—Grand National, Irish, Paris, Royal Head, Royal Saxon, Green Cloth, Jarretiere, Rowley, Cerf, Fairy Tidings. Bronstell, Master Clarence, Aloratorium, Beaming’ Goldspinner, Rina Alangu, Philanderer, Gaybird. Motor Smash, Luthy, Alartian, Spear, Cornstalk, Chivalry, t'clio, Diana’s Lad. Selwyn Handicap, of 300sovs. Seven furlongs.—lndian Sage, Nadarino Arpent, Solrose, Courtly Rose, Birthmark, Arrowmir, Saggatarius, Solferite, Taboo, Ihe Harp Horoniea, Cassolette, Rascal, Economist. Mustard Pot, Thorndale, Hathor, Buoyant, Royal Game, A olant, Kaiti, Kilpcron Miss Minerva, Huikai, Royal Mint, Nincompoop. Flaming Ray, Gold Mint, Moorland, Magna Charta, Shandre, Carnot, Tuahine, Heisler, Master Black. Rapier, Hurdv Gurdy, Will Oakland, Whenuanui.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES. After the first forfeits have been made the following horses remain in the Now Zealand Sapling Stakes for 1928: — SAPLING STAKES (in harness), of bOO -sovs. For two-year-olds. One mile and a-half. , , . JR. Corrigan’s f, Petcrwah—ivy Pointer. J. R. Corrigan’s f, Worthy Bond—Queen Chimes. , J. R. Corrigan’s f. Worthy Bond—llal<lf J 1 Corrigan’s f. Worthy Bond—Aramic. V. B. I.ine’s b f, Travis Axworthy—DriftJ Dench’s b f, Wrack-Tatsv Dillon. S. Todd's b f, Gold Bell—Cardinal and J. N. Clarke's b c. Guy Parish (imp.) Leila Denver. R. Green’s b f. Nelson Bingen—Aliss Burlington. . T. B. Louisson’s br g, Nelson Bingen Empress Eugeme. E. F. Blakeley s b c, Rey de OroFrances. ~ , , R. M. Alorton’s 111 c, Matehlight—AluriC R. M. Morten’s blk c, Matchlight—Our C. Butcher’s blk g. Sonoma Harvester —Zara Dillon. G. Haskin’s b e, Nelson Bingen—bymP °G. J Haskin's bf, Sonoma HarvesterMadam Shaw. T C. T. Lambic’s ch g, Rey de Oro Logan Pointer mare. .1. M'Kay’s blk c, John Dulon—BlacK Ribbon mare. „ C. T Lambic s b g, Red ae Oro—Bess Elect. ’ , c Clarkson and Grahams br c, Sonoma Harveser —Echo. . , , . Clarkson and Graham s b c, Alatehlight —Sister Julian. G. Cndby's br c, Sonoma Harvester— Gwcnchild. • C. E. Lindsay’s b c, Somona Harvester— Flossie Dillon. W. J. Morland's b g. Rc v de Oro— Relctte. r , z. , R. Fiskeii’s br g, Pcterwah—Lady Cole. R. Fisken’s b g, Pelerwah—Amv Dillon. R. Fisken’s ch g. I’eterwah —Medway. W. A. Alundell's ch f, Nelson Bingen— Sirrah J. J. Westerman's b f, Drusus —Becky AL J. Westerman’s b f, Rey de Oro — Locality. J. Westerman's b f, Hey de Oro—Dollar Princess,

G. M. Black's b f, The Triunqih—Kaiteie Cole. R. W. Franks’s bi f, Brent Lovanda— Filinella. 11. F. Nicoll’s ch f. Wrack—Pearlchild. H. F. Nigoll's ch f, Wrack—Pansy. 11. F. Nicoll’s b g, Wrack —Pearl Pointer. 11. F. Nicoll’s b g. Wrack—Trix Pointer. H. F. Nicoll’s b f. Wrack —KildasaA, J. Nicoll’s b g. Wrack—Victoria. G. H. Nicoll’s b f. Wrack —Precision. A. Brown’s br f, Wrack —Kirriemuir. J. R. M'Kenzie’s ch f, Great Bingen— Lightnin’. T. H. Thorne's ch e, Harold Dillon—• Proud Elsie. T. H- Thorne's br e, Harold Dillon—Wildmoore. R. H. Davis's b g, Nelson Bingen— Carbine Alai’d. C. E. Lindsay blk f, Sonoma Harvester —Driftmine. D- P. Mahoney’s rue, Sonoma Harvester —Lucy Wallace. T. J. Brosnan’s b f, John Dillon—Pinole Beße. D. M'Kendry’s b f, AVrack—Erin’s Isle. J. Rochfort and G. Al'Kendry's ch g, Nelson Bingen—Lilly H. C. J. Hawker’s b f. Wrack—Lady Logan. G. Aitchison's b c, Nelson Bingen— Bertha Bell. G. Aitchison’s eh g. Nelson Bingen—• Hekatara. B. Grice’s ch c, Denver Huon—Prince Imperial mare. J. G. Al'Gregor’s ch f, Worthy BondLogan Queen. A. Pirie and S. Kelly's blk f, Ballin—? Lady Derby. Mrs Al- Duncan's b f, Rey de Oro— Lady Pointer. Airs Al. Duncan's br f, Brent Locanda —Rosa Bell. Airs M. Duncan's b f, The Tiger—? Theda Bara. Airs AL Duncan’s b f, Ballin —Ala Belle, Airs Al. Dunean’s br f, Ballin—Alarie Narelle. R. J. Laird’s b c, Nelson Derby—lnora, H. W. Aker's, The Triumph—Lady’s Child. H. W- Aker’s, The Triumph—Olive Wood. H. W. Aker’s, The Triumph—Rosa Elmo. F. Holmes’s ch c. Rey de Oro—Queen H. F. Holmes’s b f, Rey de Oro—Logan Pointer mare. F. Holmes’s b c, Rey de Oro —Effie Woods Dillon. F. Holmes’s b f, Rey de Oro—Necessity, F. Holmes’s b f. The Triumph—Bonista, W. IL Norton’s ch c, Rey de Oro—« 1 Bonilene. J. Quigley’s b c, Rey de Oro —Lady Esma. J. W. Thomas's br f, Author Dillon — Bellena. Airs F. C. Allington's b f, Prince Pointer —Thea. A. Sice’s b g, Cathedral Chimes—Schoolgirl. E. Begg’s blk c, Alatehlight—Wildwood Jun. mare. Alacdonald Bros.’ br c, Alatehlight— Trilby Child. Alacdonald Bros.’ b f, Alatehlight— Brent Locanda mare. T. 11. APGirr’s br e, Man o’ War —Ivy Dillon. C. Alami's ch f. Rey de Oro —Royal Door mare. J. Turner's, Nelson Bingen—To Whare Child. Airs F. Docherty b g, Pcterwah—Amy Dillon. O. T. Evans's b g, Author DillonAntonio mare. C. Alorgan’s g, Nelson Bingen—Nellie Scott. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB HANDICAPS.

First Day. Introductory Handicap (harness). of 300sovs. Class 3.34. One mile and a-half. —Electioneer Child, Pieter Timmerman, Native Star. Tamerlane, Lady Fan, Queen Ida, Alichael Galindo, Nourmahal. Nelson Al'Kinney, Nelson Bell scr. Wild Hebe, Wildbine, Katute, Cannonball 12 yards behind. Guy Parrish. Bridget Galindo, Some Jazz 24, Great Bell, Audobell, Tiny Aloon, Afarble Star, The Toff 36, Herbilwyn, Little Logan, Real the Great, Clonmel 48, Duke Bingen 60. Electric Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile.—Lady Barrister, Lulu Lad, Oboe Al. Wilkes, Aleneniber, Pointalena, Native Queen, Double Event, Rarebell Direct, Rockaway scr, Direct Morning. Fashion Queen, Tobermory. Glandore, Bing Boy, Doctor Dillon, Daisy Pointer, Firpo 12 yards behind, Alountain Chimes, General Bingen, Albeit Logan. Harbour Light, Trimmer, Tarzan. Event 24, Author Jinks, ■ Bellfashion, Holly Boy, Brutus 36, Darknite 48. August Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Two miles.—St. Maura, Jewel Pointer, Billy Sea, Nelson Fame, Golden Devon, Downcast, Dalnahine scr, Alachine Gun. Petcrwah, Terence Dillon, Tom Thumb, Trenand. Audacious 12 yards behind, Roicole, Talent, Oondiff 24, Locanda Alac 36. Cardinal Logan. Logan Chief, Talaro. Peter Bingen 48, Queen’s Own, Imprint 60, Alan o’ War, Great Hope 72, Waitaki Girl 96. Trial Handicap, f 400sovs. Two miles. —Alvira, Amaris, Wcnlo, Springtime, Carbine Direct, Pat Dillon, Omaha, Daytime, First Water, Genuine. Alavis AVood scr, Ariki, Henry Ldgan, Lord Bingen 24 yards behind. Great Earl, Logan Park, Pinevale. Great Actress, Huon Denver 36, Conara, Padlock, '-■.''on Hay 48. ■ Selwyn Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—-Sungleam. Stan Wilkes, The Pointer, Amaris, Lady Barrister, Harvest Child. Binscarth, Logan King, Pinevale. Acre, Le Todd, Lynnwood, Royal Oak, Genuine. Some Jazz scr. Great Earl, Bonalena,, Sahib. Nipper, Logan Park, Tloon Hay 12 yards behind. Avenger, Lulu Lad. Harold Burwood. Napland 24, Rarcbell Direct, Four 'ells. Bob Logan. William tho Great. Granite City. Bold Bill, Henry Logan, Locanda Child 36. Alaster Ando. Parkwood. Harry Audubon 48, Western King 72 International Handicap (harness), of 403 sovs. One mile. —Bingen Lad, Dalmcny, Wharcpiana, Succession, Final Al'Kinney, Trenand scr, Gloaniins, Jewel Pointer, Escapade, .At: la ions .Author Jinks, Lady Dunmore 12yds behind. Uor.elifie. Logaiihobne. Dillon AA’ilkes. Away. Loganwoo.l. 1 <>m ekareka. Fidit Ever 21. Kohara. Sea I'onrl. Bell Ha-old. Golden Devon. Brentloe, Fame 48. Native Chief 72. Stewards' Handicnn (harness’, of 35 c so\ s. Two miles.—lngle Bingen Aiidouell, Great TU’!. Frisco Beau 36yds l-Drind. Ni.-hborn 48, Trampfast, Our Ladv 72, Rose Bingen,

Le Todd. R?.l Oak 84, Young Blake So, Andomiuion 103. ; Queen Mary Handicap (ham.'- 1 , of 4oJ Fovs. Two miles. — Dlameii'l (hild. Homer, Lady Embrace. Zoloek. Palm scr. William (lie Great. Marshall ?-.eil 12y<ls heiiind. John Maritins. Direct Morning, Fashion Queen. Alencmber, Peter Swift. AValh non 24. Lady Dunmore. Brcutloc, Succe-sion. Shunt Artist. Napland, Money Spider 36. . ivlncar.amla, Hing Bov, Dulmcny 48. 1 rinimor, Bell Harold 60. ‘Parkwoe., I, Eight Ever 72, —Loganholmc is ineligible. CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB HANDICAPS. Kennels Hurdles.—One round and a (list ance. —Calltma 11.0. Lord 1 eslie 10.5. Arcos 10.1, Mader Black 10.0, Great Day, The Babe 9.12. Royal Fashion. Muzzle 9 10, Luthy. 9.8, Royal Dispatch 9.7, The Cur ri gh 9.5. Rang*'., bio 9.4. Plastic 9.3. Batidolera 9.2 Doyleston. Gay Jim, Betty's Favourite. Indicator 9.0.

Lawford Steeplechase. About two miles —Osterman 11.3. Night Raid 10.13 Message Boy 10 3. Ihe Babe 10.2, Hyperion 9.11. Peter Ma rion 9.7, Banda Irra 9.5. Mataiamke 9.3. Goodform 9.3. Tempter, Don Francisco, Auburn 9.0. Longbeach Hurdles. Once round and a distance.—Coastguard 11.4. Dubious 11.1, To Kawa 10.15, Kapuna 10.11. Pencils 10.7. Cartoon 10.6. Bonatic 9.13. Rangitahi 9.9, Captain Sarto 9.8. Bonena 9.7, Ahcrfeldy 9.6. Viewpoint. Pioughboy 9.0. Homeby Steeplechase. About two miles. —Maunga 11.9. Charlatan 11.6. Peter Maxwell 11.5. Frenchman 11.2. Pamplona 11.0, Ranui 10.8. Vice Grand 10.3. Maungamoo, Kipling 9.11, Radiac 9.4. Ida Batik 9.3, Blue Hail Jovial. Vert!,' Drift. Pioughboy 9.0.

Brabazon Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Mustard Pot 10.10. Money Order 10.9, Magna Cbarta 10.7. Solrose 10.2. Assurance 10.1. Moorlaird 10.0. Nincompoop, Tarleton 9.13. Chick wheat 9.12. Solferite 9.12, ITathor. AVhcnuanui. Gaze 9.11. Miss Minerva. Soltoe. Royal Game 9.10 Thorndale 9 n . Tuahino 9.8. Margaret Birney. Taboo '■ 7. Heisler 9.5, Mahjong 9.3. Gold Mint 9.2. Will Oakland Fairy Herald. Hurdy Gurdv Irish. Pickaninny. Gay Queen. Grand National. Beaming 9.0. Hunters Plate. One mile and a-qunrter —Pswlc de Leon 13.3. Arcos 11.3. Jolly Glad 11.1. Mader. Black 11.0. Tim Babe 10.13, Royal Fashion, Sasham 10.11. Armchair 10.i0. Muzzle. Hyperion 10.8. Royal Dispatch 10.7. The Curragh 10.5. Rangiwhio 10.4, Plastic, mare by Cronstadl —Lady Fair 10.3. Kilcannick 10.2, Doyleston, Gay Jim. Diamond Jack 10.0.

Flying Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Royal Saxon, Cassolette 10.6. Fairy Tidings 10.5, Moratorium. Kalos 10.3. Paris 10.2. Motion 9.12 .Turret ierc 9.10. Grey Wells 9.8. Gay Bird 9.5. Tatmadme 9.3. Rina Mutigu 9.2. Beaming. Iloylako 9.1. Philanderer Itorv O'Moore. Grevfimh. Spearman 9.6. CISBORNE ACCEPTANCES. Park Hurdles Handicap. One mile and three-quarters.—Highway 11.5, Royal Heather 10.8. Arataura 9.7. Tino Maunga 9.3, Monte, Mountain Top 9.0, Carniola 9.0. Maiden Hack Race. Six furlongs. All 9.0. —White Polly. Desert Coin. Heatherteen, Polydorus, Bingeeton. Blue Autumn. Essential. Jen Abibognc. Moisture, Kongo, Master Damon, Autonus, Rakaroa. L’Autiunn. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.— JToariri 11.2. Kaiti 10.4. Royal Diadem 10.0, Pita 9.10. Startle 9.10.' Othon 9.8, Buoyant 9.6, Gold Box 9.6, Princess Ngata 9.3. Superb King 9.3. Gisborne Steeplechase. Three miles. —Galaxy 10.0, Garzon 10.0. -labia 9.8, Lombardo 9.5. Momentous 9.0, Whispering Sam 9.0, San Toy 9.0. Hack Flat Handicap. Six furlongs.— Watchman 10.0. Mon Mint 10.0, Cool Card 9.12. Night Song 9.9. Cherry Girl 9.9, Raniata 9.8, First Prince 9.8. Gold Streak 9.3, Toka 9.0. King's Up 0-0. Mark Over 9.0, Three Kings 9.0. Ditchis 9.0, Pirirpoim 9.0. King's Drcam 9.0, Ladv Arch 9.0. 1 ramway Hack Steeplechase Handicap. Two miles. —Waioeka Ja«k 11.2. Galaxy 10.5, Handv 9.13. Birlta 9.9. Monte 9.7, Mixhd Heather 9.5, Pillar Box 9.0. AA inter Oats Handicap. One mile and a-quartor.—lToariri 10.5. Royal Diadem 9.13, Pita 9.11. Princess Ngata 9.8, Othon 9.6. Gold Dot 9.2. Arata lira 9.0. I C.J.C. WINTER ACCEPTANCES. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE Of 1600sovs. Three miles ami a-half.

WINTER CLP. Of 750sovs, One mile

TRANSFER OF PERMIT. GISBORNE, July 22. At a meeting of the Povcity Bay Trotting < Inb 10-mght a previous .motion that the club change it- con .1 itution to that of racing chib was re-rinded. It was gocided in view of the poor support of trotting' in this district to send the permit to

the Aiiiji-ter of Internal Affairs with a refommendatioii that it l'e transferred to Hawke's Day. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. The annual meeting of the members of the Dunedin Jockey Club was held on Thursday night, and was well attended. The president (.Mr A. C. Hanlon) occupied the chair. Scrutineers were at once appointed to count the votes recorded for the position of comniittcemen, the Chai: men leinaiking that they had a large number to count. CIIAIR MA N' S SP E ECU. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet” the <- hairman said that, as they had seen by the report, during last season the members’ stand bad been destroyed by fire, ami since then they had had to carry on their i ace meetings tmdet considerable difficulties. '1 he club had let a contract for the erection of a new stand, and the work was very well advanced. The question they had to consider now was whether they would be able to go on with the erection of the throe storeys and complete (he building as it was originally designed. Looking al the matter from the financial aspect, it appeared that the committee would not be aide to complete the three storeys on the present income. There had been a falling elf in the totalisator receipts, and the only wav 'ho committee could see to finance the undertaking was ( o increase the subscription. For that reason ho would later, with the approval of his committee, move that the subscription be increased to five guineas per annum. If members could not see their way to approve of that, then he was afraid that the committee would not be able to complete the building in the meantime. As it was. they would have to have some sort of covering for the two stories already erected, and to carry on as they had been doing, so far as the convenience of members was concerned, until they could get enough money to get the third storey erected. Members would have seen for themselves at the recent meetings that extensive improvements had been carried out at AVingatui, and it only required the completion of the stewards’ stand to have their course worthy of the importance of their citv. ’they would see from the balance sheet- that" the club’s revenue again showed a loss (this year of £037). During tho past year the chib had lost the services of Mr 11. B. James, who had resigned the secretaryship owing to failing health. Air James had served the club was some 46 years, and naturally they had been sorry to lose him. —(“Hear, hear. ) He thought that in the appointrnent of Air Hill as their how secretary they had m ide an appointment which would meet with the approval of members—(\pplause.)

ADOPTION OF REPORT. Mr A. B. Armour seconded the motion. As regarded the shortage in the revenue he would like to point out that it had been caused to a large extent bv the interest they had had to pay on their de bentures and by tho difference between the value of the stand which had been burnt and the amount they had received from the insurance company. The speaker said that there were three'ways by which they could increase their income. They could increase the subscription fee; they might decrease the stake money—which was quite small enough as it was, considering the size of the town of Dunedin; —or the committee might join in a guarantee to the bank, a procedure which he was sure members would not wish them to adopt.. The position was really in the hands of members, and he hoped they would give the club al! the assistance possible and vote for the motion. In answer to a question, Mr Hill the secretary) said that, there were 14 out standing subscriptions last year, and that there were still some outstanding from the previous year. At the time they had received the insurance money on tho build ing which had been burnt it had stood in their books at £s247—that had been its book value for some time —and the insurance money paid came to £5OOO. ’Hie motion was then put and carried. ELECTION OF OFFICE-BEARERS. Mr A. C. Hanlon was re-elected president unopposed and Mr L. C. Hazlett vas elected vice-president, also unopposed. Seven members were nominated for the four vacancies on the committee, and the ballot resulted: —B. S. Irwin (248). Dr A J. Hall (226), James Lindsay (191). A. B. Armour (171). —elected; AA . F. Sligo tl-i). C. A. Shiel (52). 11. AV. Phillips (44). Mr G. M. Maclean was re-appointed auditor. MEMBERS' SUBSCRI PITON RAISED. The Chairman moved th? motion standing in his name —that the annual subscription be increased from three guineas to live guineas. In doing so be reiterated his statement that if they were to complete the stand they would require more money from somewhere. They had nine days’ racing at Wingatui, ami the cost of admission to the lawn each day was 10s 6d. That represented £4 14s 6d. A member, moreover, had the right to take in his ear free of charge, while nonmembers had to pay 5s per day. This meant a total on the year of another £2 ss. The speaker detailed the conveniences provided for members in the stand, and said that the Dunedin (Tub was giving for three guineas more than any other similar club in the Dominion. lie did not think that members desired to have these privileges at the expense of the club, nor did he think that five guineas per annum was too much to ask for the privileges provided. Mi’ J. A. Cook seconded the motion. Ha said the accommodation now existing had been provided 30 -years ago, and since then the town, had gone ahead very considerably, and the number of people wlio attended the races had also largely increased. It was manifest, therefore, that the accommodation originally provided was insufficient at the present day. If. however, members considered that the existing accommodation was sufficient they would just have to go on the best way they could with tho present subscription of three guineas. The extra storey was going to bring the cost of the stand to something like £13.000. and nearly th? whole of that would have to be mot by borrowed money. They must remember, moreover, tli.it on this kind of loan they had to pay greater interest than on Government loans or investments of a similar charm tor.

Mr A. 11. Fisher said that tho club had already raised £lB,OOO o-n debentures.

and lie did not think they ccul-1 raise any m-ii'e by this method. If. however, they could got the subscription I'aised by another two guineas it would provide interest on a considerable amount. They had to raise about £7OOO. Tho ('hainnaii. in answer to questions, said that the cost of the two storeys only was £’5690. ami that with a membership of 400 and increased subscription el' two guineas they would be able to pay the interest required. The third storey, inchuling the ramps, meant another £5600. 11 the work- was not gone on with now it meant an additional outlay of about £ 1200. Mr R. Christie wanted to know if the outlay of £BOO on the stalls liad been necessary.

Mr L. C. Hazlett said that the new stalls which hail been put up before the June meeting were required, m addition to the accommodation provided by the old stalls. The new stalls could not have been done without. They were one of the most necessary things on the course.

Mr W. F. Sligo said that if one went back over tho balance sheets of the club for the past few years, and after listening to what had been told them that night, they must agree that some radical change must bo made. The speaker referred to the amount of stake money (£23,OC£) which had to be divided amongst 72 races, and said that it represented but £3OO per race for first, second, and third horses, so there did not seem any possibility of reducing the stakes. He referred to the cost of taining a horse, travelling it to race meetings. etc., and speaking on the taxation by tile Government, said that it appeared that the Government was going 50-50 with tho clubs and taking no risks whatever.— ("Hear, hear.") Ho was not in favour of any c-f the committee being asked to agree to a joint and several guarantee at the bank, and he hoped that the members would vote for the motion. Mr Bruce Smith wanted to know if tile committee had considered the question of reducing the winter meeting to seven races per day. He thought that the club io<t moiiev over the tirst race, which had to be started carlv.

The Chairman said the committee had considered this point. It had thought it better to stick to the eight races, because it did not think it ran the first race at a loss. It was intended in future to start the winter races at 11.30 instead of 11 o’clock.

The Chairman, in answer to a question, said the committee did not think the club would lose many members if it raised the subscription. They wmihl. however, get others. They were getting members regularly, and tlie five guineas would not prevent their joining.

The Chairman stated that if the motion were lost (and the second motion carried) they would not be able to put on the third storey right away, but it would enable them to put the work in hand at an earlier date than under the three guineas subscription. There was no prospect of a reduction in the Government taxation.

Tiie motion to raise the subscription to five guineas was then put and lost by 42 votes to 38.

Tlie (Chairman said there was now no necessity to move tiie second part of his motion —that the subscription should be three guineas for a member joining, with six months of the year expired. Mr Chris. Hensley (hen moved the motion standing in his name. It read: — " The annual subscription shall lie £4 4s, payable on the Ist day of August in each year. All members elected after the Ist day of July. 1927, shall pay an entrance fee of £1 Is. In the ease of a member being elected after six months of the year have expired, he shall pay the entrance fee. and £2 2s for the remaining portion of the year.”

Mr G. J. Barton seconded the motion. This motion was carried bv 4S votes to 33. OAMARU JOCKEY CLUB. Tlie annua] meeting of the Oamaru Jockev ( bib. was hold on Tuesday afternoon. Mr AV. Gardiner presiding over an attendance of 26 members. Tho Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, stated that owing to heavv taxation and bad weather the club had sustained a loss on both of its meetings. Had the weather been fine the loss would probably not have been so heavy. If the pre sent, taxation continued the small clubs would have to go out. The club had now a membership of 224, but this number should Izo increased. Sir George limiter had introduced a Bill which might bring some relief to small clubs, but Mr Gardiner did not think there was much hope of the Bill passing. There was an unholy alii ance between the bookmakers and (he churches. Tliis seemed to him to bo an extraordmarv thing. After referring to the heavy taxation paid by the chib.'" and to the fact that six members of the committee wore retiring, tho chairnian expressed the hope that next season they would l>e able to show a profit. 'l’ho motion for the adoption of tho report was seconded by :ifr J. R. Miteheli and carried. On the mot’on of Mr J, R. Mitchell seconded bv Mr AV. P. Reid. Mr William Gardiner was unanimously reelected president. lie returned thanks for the honour eonferred upon him. Mr J. IL Mitchell was re-elected vicepresident. The following members of the committee were re-elected: Messrs F. Jones. T. A. Munro. J. O'R: : en H. M. Preston. AV. P, Reid, and Bruce Christie. Mr B. AA'hitcombe was appointed to the committee in place of Mr Thio Russell, who wired that, he did not desire to rontinue on 11. e committee. Mr M’Combie was re-elected aud'tor. TROTTING SENSATION. ACCUSED SENT FOR TRIAL. SYDNEY, Julv 20. At the Central Pelice Court AA’illiam Matt-erson and AA’alter M'Carthy were charged with conspiring together to cheat and defraud the Richmond Trotting Chib an I the New South Wales A’ictorian, and Western Australian Trottinrr Associations of large sums of money. It was alleged that the trotting mare registered in Australia as Gathered Gold w.i s identical with the New Zealand mare Promenade. Two racing officials identified the horse as one nominated by Matterson in the name of Gathered GoldA detective gave evidence that when he interviewed APCarthy at Auckland the

latter told him that he had sold Pro nienade io his brother-in-law ; that the horse had died ; and th.it he had purchased Gathered Gold from Matterson. and had run it in A'ietoria aml Western Australia, mid hud then sold the horse for £5O. •Lily 21. The hearing of the churg.-s <f conspiracy against M'Carthy and Mathersou was continued to-day. A detective who interviewed M'Carthy at Auckland on July ti g-tvo evidence that he had •onelusi'.« proof tiiat Gathered Gold and Promenade were one and the same horse. A traim r also gave evidence thi.t he bad ideiitilied the mare known as Gathered Gold, which was in the police yard, as Promenade, adding that he had not the slightest doubt as to the mare's identity. Matterson and M'Cavthy were committed for trial. ILLEGAL BETTING. MAXIMUM FINE IMPOSED. AUCKLAND, July 19. Joseph George Rees, aged 52, was lined by Mr W. R. M'Kean, S.M., the maximum of £2O on each of two charges of laying "tote” odds on (lie result of the Wellington races. On two further charges of laying ‘Tote” odds the magistrate reserved ins decision; and on charges of carrying on business as a bookmaker no evidence was offered. Constable Alton, a recent arrival in Auckland, gave evidence of having made bets v. ith aceii'Ctl in tile Criterion Hotel. He stated that on one of these accused paid him 29s for 10s invested on Banjtikc. Detective Sergeant O'Brien, who arrested accused, said lie found on Rees one £5 note, 13 £1 notes. 11 ICs notes, ami 21 halfcrowns. Mr Skelton, counsel for accused, said his client would deny taking bets from the policeman. He was a stationer, and tho book found in his overcoat merely noted business transactions. Many of these were loans. One entry was ‘'Police, five pounds.’ This, said Mr Skelton, was a policeman who didn t want his name down in case the book might bo lost. Rees was pressed to give the name of the constable. At first he positively refused, but eventually wrote the name on paper for the magistrate. To the chief detective the accused admitted that he had been convicted previously for offences under the Gaming Act, and said that since he was fined £4OO lie had discontinued business as a bookmaker. Security for appeal was fixed at the amount of the fines, £4O and £lO 10<. IT'RTH ER CHARGES. AUCKLAND, July 20. George Rees, aged 52. who was fined £2O yesterday on each of two charges of having laid totalisator odds with a constable, was present at the Police Court again this morning to hear the verdict of Mr AA’. R. M'Kean, S.M., concerning two other similar charges. ‘•Considering the evidence. 1 have come to the conclusion that it fully justifies a conviction on both charges,” Mr M'Keaii said. ‘‘Rees will be fined £2O on each charge. In ordinary circumstances 1 would have imposed a line on only one charge yesterday, and also again to-day, but owing to the unsatisi'actory nature of the defendant's evidence yesterday I have iinposed the maximum penalty.”

Security for .appeal was fixed at £lO 10s in each case, plus the amount of the lines.

Cornelius M'Devitt. aged 37, was then charged with carrying on tlie business of a bookmaker, and also with having laid totalisator odds. On the application of Chief Detective Cummings the first charge was dismissed, no evidence being ofered.

Mi’ Bryce Hart, for M'Devitt, pleaded guilty to the remaining charge. M'Devitt. he said, had made a bet with a constable on a horse running at AA’cllington. and the horse won. After taking the bet M'Devitt ascertained that he bad been dealing with a policeman, but he was sporting enough to pay the constable his dividend next day. The accused had not been before the court for some time, and counsel asked that his »xcclleut behaviour should be taken into consideration. M'Devitt was not in a large way of business —in fact, he could not afford to carry on on a large scale. He had come to tlie court, and frankly admitted the broach of the law, and had not alleged that he was a stationer who sold periodicals. Chief Detective Ciiinm ; ngs: Apparently open confession is good for the soul.— (Laughter.) APDevilt was fined £lO. Ancthcr turf commissioner who had laid totalisator odds twice with a new constable was jmt forward. This was Charles Philpott, aged 72, who pleaded guilty to two charges. Air Cummings stated that Philpott had been following the occupation of a bookmaker for some time. So far as the chief detective knew he always paid up.

‘'There is very little 1 -an ay for this ruan except that ho is 72 years of age, and get*ing rathe, frail.” Mr Hart said. ■’■Apparently he cannot do hard work, and is just trying to make ends meet.” ‘T see he lias several previous convictions, and has been in gaol for a charge unde' the Gaming Act. He does not appear to be growing wiser as he grows older,” said Air Al'Kcan. Air Hart: “That is quite so. sir; but at the time ho was sent to gaol the fact was freely commented upon by many people. The Chief Detective said that Philpott il’d not handle much money. "That is quite so. sir. ITo is only what is known as a silver bettor. Apparently Tver hair ami silver betting go together in this case.” added counsel. On 2 nc charge Philpott wa fined £lO. and on the other £5. The charge of carrying on the business of a bookmaker was dismissed, no evi'lmue being ofi'cre-l by the police. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. SA’DNT'.Y. .L>L- 10 Air TT-.-v Mill ■■ 1,.-. chased Parody, whuh will be sent to his

ixia Ora Slud at Scone. Tile price is not stated. CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. .... , SYDNEY, July 24. Hie < anieibui'v Park races were held in line' weather. l’ollowm K arc the results:— < anterbury Park Handicap. — Drawbrid-m 7.3 1, Bonaventure 7.0 2. Sir Honor 8.6 3. Nme starteil. Vi on by three-quarters of a ‘vu£th. lime, cmin 22soc. Nurserv Hamiicap.—Second Division: Daily Lio 0.2 1. Alteration 8.0 2. Wl'.akarito 8.5 3. len started. AA on bv a neck. Time. Imm 15sec. ‘ . *

st. ! lb. si r. lb Beau CliaJaian 9 10 Cavalier 1] 7 Frenchman 9 10 Kawini ... 11 1 Kipling 9 0 Tuki 11 0 Vice Grand ... 9 0 Alaunga ... 10 5 San Forte 9 0 Crown Coin 10 5 Woden 9 0 Zircon ... 10 2 Ranuj 9 0 Peter Maxwell TO 1 Sir Wai 9 0 Pamplona ... 9 12 Vagabond 9 0 . GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES. Of 12(X)sovs. About two miles and a-half. Comical ... 11 9 Beau Ngaka 11 4 Cavalier 9 6 Kawini ... 10 6 Crown Coin 9 6 Perle de Leon 10 4 Kaikaku 9 5 Royal Form 10 2 ! hi'iiin’is 9 Q Gaze 10 1 Captain WharnelilTe 10 0 Sarto 9 0 Coastguard 9 11 . Rangitahi 9 0 Peter Itoueria 9 0 Maxwell 9 10 Vexatious 9 0

Merry Damon 10 6 tjue nine. Iloromea 9 1 Magna Taboo 9 1 Charia 10 0 llulkai 9 0 Vaward 9 ii Koval Mint 9 0 Black Mint 9 ii 1’efio 9 0 Assurance 9 9 Arrowtnir 9 0 Nincompoop 9 8 Solferitc 9 0 Chickwhcat 9 7 Gold Mint ... 9 0 TTcsham 9 7 Mah Jong 9 0 Indian Sage 9 5 Beau Ge.~to ... 9 0 Ilathor 9 5 Blaming Rav 9 0 Sohoe 9 4 Grand \ _ * Kaiti 9 3 National 9 0 Thorndale 9 2 Tho'otnon 9 0 Joy Bird 3 1