RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3854, 24 January 1928, Page 55

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

WAIROA RACES. First Day—Tuesday, January 17. The Wairoa Racing Club’s meeting was opened in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the course was good. The totalisator handled £BBl5 —a small increase. Results:-— TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 80sovs. Six furlongs. —Mt’ C. Morse’s eh c Prince Willonyx, 8.5 (J. W. Nixon) 1 4 — Mr Taranaki Te La’s br m Tau, 7.13 (J. S. Potter) 2 5— Mr A. Dixon's b g Sun Y’et Sen, 7.9 (A. Corner) 3 Also started: 1 Cherry Girl, 3 Molong, 7 Night Niuse, 4 Caiittie, 6 Mangaharei. Won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, limn lCsec.

TE KAPENGA HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. I—Lady1—Lady Carroll’s bg Nehi, 7.4

(D. Ducker) 1 2 — Airs A. R. Hutchinson’s br g Royal Time, 8 4 (N. Trillo) 3— Mr R Gregory’s b m Night Witch, 8.0 (C. Stratton) ' Aho started: 4 Gay Raiment, Won by a length and a-half, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. WAIROA CUP, Of 15Cscvs. One mile and a quarter. 2 — Mr Taranaki Te Ua’s b g Huikai, 3 11 (A. Dixon) Jr 1— Mr W. 11. Gaisfcrd’s b g Atareria, 8.3 (E. Manson) 2 3— Mr F. Thall’s b m Princess Nata, 7.3 (N. Davis) 3 Also started: 4 Carniola 7.3. Won by two lengths, with two lengths an * a-half between second and third. Time, 2m in Ssec. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, Of 80sovs. Five furlongs. 2 — Mrs Z. Wardell’s br m Maureen, 8.1 (C. Manson) .1 B—Mr8 —Mr A. J. Devere’s hr g Plimmciton, 3.8 (J. J. Hockleys) 2 3 — Mr W. Duton’s b m Fall o’ the Year, 8.1 (P. MTlioy) 3 Also started: 5 Ahalana, 7 Kinbo, 6 Kathelona, 1 Avazone, 4 Kinsell, 9 Politivious, 10 Noster. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time, linin 25sec. DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Mr G. Campbell’s ch g Manutai, 8.8 (A. Dixon) 1 1— Mr A. J. Devero's blk m Cluster, 8.0 (C. France) 2 4 — Mr A. T. Carroll’s ch g Tereki, 8.0 JC. Stratton) 3 Also started : 3 Goldstreak, 5 Mangaruhe, 7 Aita, 6 Diamond Jewel. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, linin 16 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 2 — Mr F. Hall's br m Jeanette, 8.5 (P. M’Hroy) 1 4— Mr L. Lunkin's b m Cheyiv Girl, 7.6 (J. Walsh) 2 5 — Mr P. Matu’s b g Waioeka Jack, 7.0 (D. Ducker) 3 Aho started : 1 Inner Harbour. Won by a length each way. Timq, Imin 15 3-ssec. RAUWA HACK HANDICAP, Of 90sovs. Seven . furlongs. I—Mr C. Morse’s ch c King Willonyx, 9.5 (C. Nixon) 1: s—Mr C. Hall's ch c Calithe, 8.0 (O. France) 2 4—Mrs A. R. Hutchinson’s br g Royal Time, 9.0 (C. Stratton) ; 3

Also started: 2 Wildred, 3 Rakaroa. 6 Cybeline, 7 Lauturnn. ' Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Timo, Imin 30sec. ORMOND HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. One mile. 1- —Mr Taranaki Te Ua’s b g Huikai, 9.2 (Djxon) 1 3— Mr F. Hall’s b m Princess Nata, 7.12 (Davis) 2 2 — Mr .1. Griffiths's br in Butterscotch, 9.3 (Griffiths) 3 Also started: 4 Garzon. Won by a length, with half a length Between second and third. Time, Imin 42 l-ssec. Second Day—Thursday, January 19. The meeting was concluded in splendid ■weather. There was a large attendance and a good track. The totalisator handled £9496, a decrease of £746. The total for the meeting was £18,311, against £19,064 last year, a decrease of £743 for the two days. Results: — WAIKAREMOANA HACK HANDICAP, Of 90sovs. Six furlongs. 4 — Mr R. Gregory’s b m.Night Witch, 8.0 (C.- Stratton) 1 2 —Mr L. Lunkin’s b in Cherry Girl, 9.2 (Gooch) 2 <—Mr C. Morse’s ch c King Willonyx, 9.10 (J. 'Nixon) 3 Also started : 3 Calithe, 5 Sun Yet Sen, 6 Gold Streak,' 7 L’Autumn. Won by a length and a-ha!f. with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. HURAMOA HACK HANDICAP. Of 90sovs. One mile. 1— Mr W, 11. Gaisford’s b g Atareria, 10.2 (C. Manson) 1 2— Mr R. Gregory’s b g Jen. 7.12 (J. S. Potter) 2 3— Mr G. Chaffey’s b g Wilfred, 7.12 (J. Walsh) 3 Also started: 4 Cymbeline. Won by a length, with six lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 43 3-ssec. CARROLL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 135sovs. One mile and a furlong 1 — Mr Taranaki Te Ua’s b g Huikai, 10.3 (S. Dixon) ... 1 3 —Mr F. T. Hall’s b m Princess Nata, 9.11 (A. Davis) .. .. .. .. .. 2 2 — Mr J. Griffith’s br m Butterscotch, 9.4 ('A. Griffith) .. 3 Only starters. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 57see. SCURRY HANDICAP, Of 85sovs. Six furlongs. 2 — Mr M. Thomas’s b m Avazone, 8.9 (J. S. Potter) 1 •—Mr J. A. Dixon’s b g Sun Yat Sen • (J. Walsh) 2 3 — Mr W. Dutton’s b m Fall o’ the Year, 8.10 (P. MTlroy) 3 Also started: 4 Plimmerton. 1 Kinsel, 6 Politivious, 8 L’Autumn, 5 Perki, 7 Cymbeline. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. LOCAL HACK HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr A. J. Devery’s br g Plimmerton, 8.6 (C. France) .. .. 1 3—Mr G. E. V. Campbell’s ch g Manutai, 9.4 (A. Dixon) 2 5 — Messrs W. J. Hill and W. Torbett’s b g Mangaruhe, 7.10 (J. Walsh) 3 Also started: 2 Rakaroa, 4 Gold Streak, 1 Cluster. Won by a nose, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin 31sec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr F. Hall's br m Jeunette. 9.1 (P- MTlroy) 1 2— Mr F. Ormond’s b g Inner Harbour, 7.3 (J. S. Potter) 2 3— Mr H. -V. Lunkin’s b m Cherry Girl. 7.7 (N. Davis) . 3 Also started: 4 Waioka Jack. Won by a length each way. Time. Imin 15sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, Of 9tteovs. Six furlongs. 2 —Mrs A. R. Hutchinson’s br g Royal Time. 8.10 (C. Stratton) .... 1 I—Ladyl—Lady Carroll’s b g Nahi, 8.9 _ , , (J. Nixon) 2 d —Air M. Thomas's b m Avazone, 7.5 ai <- «. a , ~ /J- S- Potter) 3 Also started: 4 Calithe, 5 Night Nurse. Won by a nose, with a neck between lecond and third. Time, Imin 16see 'PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. A —Mr F. Hall’s b m Princess Nata, 7.8 a t -r Davis) 1 4— Mr J. J. Spratts b g Garzon, 7.1 » Mn a 'in , , Tucker) 2 «~Mr A. 1 hompson s b m Carnizla, 7.0 J (J. Walsh) .. 3 Also started: 2 Comedy Prince” Won by six lengths, with eight lengths t T!r en se< ' ond and third. Time, Imin -so l-ssec. waipapakauri races. Thursday, January 19. The .Waipapakauri Racing Club’s annual meeting was held on the Kawakawa course in drizzling rain. There was i M tte ? d ??. cc ’ aud course hXl^ I ,g iJL?° Id,n .S' The totalisator handled £5443, agaiust £15,377 10s last J ear at Whangarei. Results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half. Colville Queen (Atkins) .. 1 s—Kawiti 9 4—-Kildeer ” ” ' " 3 Also started: 2 Gay Cockade,” 1 Ballv IFainon, 7 Gazerin, 6 Kaihoremai.

Won by a length and a-half, with a head between second'' and third. Time, Imm 14 l-ssec.

AWANUI HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 1— Corinax (Ray) .. .. .. 1 2 — Arch Queen . 2 3— Fiery -Lad .. .. 3 Also started: 4 Houhora, 5 Tauinua. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 19 3-sscc. , . WAIPAPAKAURI CUP. One mile and a-quarter. s—Pita (Atkins) 1 3 —Wee Marble 2 1 — Rarakau 3 Also started: 2 Right and Left, 4 TresiHian. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time 2min 17 3-ssec. ’ KAITARA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. n Light (Cammick) ... 1 9—Marble Mount 2 5-—Scrap of Paper 3 Also started: 3 Michael, 7 "’Master Leigh, 5 Sussex, 6 Adjure. 1 W ?, n , by a ]cn ? th and a-half, with a length between second and third Time Imin 39 l-ssec. AHIPARA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2— Bright Dawn. (Cammick) ... 1 I—Roman Abbey 2 3— Arch Queen 3 Also started: 4 Winning Lass, 5 KinoLeslie. " Won by a length and a-half, with a neck between second and third. Time Imin 18 l-ssec. MANGONUI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Ono mile. 1 — Right and Left (Henderson) 1 3—Arch Queen 2 2— Marble Mount • ... 3 The"'only starters. Won by four lengths each way. Time, Imin 55 l-ssec. WAIHARARA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 1 — Dave (Dulieu) ' 1 3— Takatama ... 2 4 — Bright Dawn 3 Also started: 2 Aurumavis. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 19 l-sseo. lIOUHORA HACK. Seven furlongs. 2— Pita (Atkins) 1 3— Illingar 2 I—The- Author 3 Also started: 4 Just Quietly. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 36 4-ssec. FOXTON RACES. First Day—Saturday, January 21. The Foxton annual meeting was opened in ideal weather. The track was hard, but in good order, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £12,179, as against £14,410 for the first day last year, a decrease of £2231. Results:— POROUTAWHAO HACK HURDLES, Of 150sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 2— Mr H. M'Manawav’s Kilburn, 9.3 , ~ (F. C. Corlett) 1 3— Mr S. J. Easton’s San Pedro, 10.9 (S. Sweeney) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr A. M’Donald’s Polyphemus, 10.5 (H. Burt) 3 Also started: Ratapiko 9.3, Nucleus 9.0, ! Birkie 9.0. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 0 45sec. NOVICE STAKES, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr F. J. Garment’s Discourse, 8.61 ’ . (L. G. Morris) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr C. E. Twist's Dreamy, 8.6 j _ (A. Dixon) 2 2 — Mr J. S. Adams’s Shining Star, 8 5 (R. J. Mackie) 3

Also started: Bione, Cavity, Fortalice, Land Rent, Ironic. Lady Raven, Maranga, Royal Black, Rash, Red Bank, Service, War Wings, all 8.5. Won by a length and a-half, with three lengths between second and third,. Time, Imin 1 3-ssec. FOXTON CUP, Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 7 —Mr R. W. Bothamley’s Twink, 7.0£ (J. S. Potter) 1 4—Dr C. Louisson’s Kilmiss, 7.13|

, ~ _ __ (A. J. Mackie) 2. 6 —Mr W. S. Aoung’s Ardfinnan, 7.7£ (R. H. Burns) 3 Also started : Bent 7.0, Gaze 7.8, Henna 7.7 a, Royal Gaze 8.13.

Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec. HIMITANGI HACK, Of ISOsovs. Six furlongs. 2—Mr C. C. Biel’s Lin Arlington, 7.7

(A. G. Murray) 1 7-Mr V. E. Bryant’s Maui, 7.4 n -it Skipper) 2 9—Air G. Priest 3 Hinehohoro, 7.0 (W. Bell) 3

Also started: Vigilance 9.0, Lady Cynthia 8.3, Holus Bolus 8.1, Green Acre 7 7 Borsaline 7.6, Jazzy 7.4. Won by a length, with a length and three-quarters between second and third Time, Imin 15 l-ssec.

AWAHOU HACK HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Seven furlongs. 3— Mr F. J. Carniont’s Discourse, 8.5 . , r r , _ T T> , r (D- G. Morris)- 1 I—Mr1 —Mr G. M Barn s Kawhakina, 7 11 A AT o T- < H ’ Wills) 2 4— Mr R. Belfit s Lieutenant Bill, 8.6

(A. Hobson) 3 "o o A, ?° , sl V t< ' d = Volplane 8.3, ' Sandburr 8.2, Lady Faye 7.11.

V on balf a len S tl b with a length land a-half between second and third ;Time, Imin 29 2-ssec.

ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, Of 170sovs. Six furlongs. 1 — Mr J. T. Morris’s Vast Acre, 8.6 „ (L. G. Morris) 1 2— Mr J. Hickey’s Epistle, 8.13 - , r Tx , (A., Dixon) 2 4 —Messrs Dwan Bros. Beaumont, 7.9 (A. Skipper) 3

Also started: Dobbin 7.5, Standard 7.2. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time Imin 14 l-ssec.-

MAROTIRI HACK HANDICAP, Of HOsovs. Five ,furlongs and a-half. I—Mr.1 —Mr. M. W. Higginson's Helotis, 8.9

t (E. Manson) 1 s—Mr J. B. Gaisford’s Bissac, 7.8

(T. Webster) 2 2—Mr A. Thurstrom’s White Ringlet, 7.4 3 Also started: Little Queen 7.7, Card Trick 7.2, Axle 7.0, Whakaata 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length and a-nalf between second and third. Time, Imin 8 2-ssec. HERRINGTON HANDICAP, Of 170sovs. One mile. 5— -Mr A. H. Gilchrist’s Wilderness. 8.0 (N. Tullo) 1 2— Mr 11. L. Vine’s Bonogne, 9.3 (L. A. Pine) 2 I—Messrs1 —Messrs Dwan Bros’. Beaumont, 9.3 (L. G. Morris) 3 Also started : Othon 7.7, Our Jack 7.11, March On 8.2. Won. by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 44scc. WELLINGTON RACES. First Day—Saturday, January 21. The Wellington Racing Club opened its summer meeting at Trentham in fine weather. The track was dry and hard, and conducive to fast times being recorded. There was a large attendance of the public. The to’talisator handled £59,540, as against £47,193 for the corresponding day last year. Results:— TRENTHAM HIGH-WEIGHT HANDI- . CAP, Of 260sovs. One mile. 6— Mr J. J. Beale’s ch g Airtight, 9.7 (J. Tilson) 1 3 — Mr J. M’Combe’s br g Amorist, 9.1 (R. S; Bagby) 2 1— Mr Gilbert Brigg’s b g First Sight, 9.9 (A. M’Donald) .. .. .. .. 3 Also started: 2 Rotowhero 9.13, 8 Man.-' darine 9.13, 4 Greengrocer 9.4, 7 Green Cloth 9.2, 10 Clavers 9.0, 9 Flying Shot 9.0. 5 Historic 9.0, 11 Sneerer 9.0. Won by half a length, with half a head between second and third. Historic was fourth. Time, Imin 42sec. WELLINGTON STAKES, Of lOOOsovs'. Five furlongs. 2 — Messrs G. R. Crawford and R. W. Roberts’s. Paganetti. 8.6 (R. M’Tavish) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr C. G. MTndoe’s Prince Humphrey, 7.8, (T. Green) 2 4 — Mr T. H. Lowry’s Gascony, 8.6 (R. Reed) 3 Also started: 7 Silvermine 8.6, 6 Golden Armour 8.4 J, 3 Staghunter 7.12 (car. 8.2). 1 Childsplay 7.9 (car. 7.104), 8 Baskier 6.12.

Won by a short neck, with half a length between second and third. Childsplay was fourth. Time, 59sec. APPRENTICES’ PLATE, Of 260sovs. Seven furlongs.

•1 —Mr R. Heppner’s Lady Limond, 7.1 _ __ _ , (K. Robinson) 1 2—Mr J. M. Cameron’s Goshawk, 8.7

- n T , , < K ’ 2 u Mr R. Johnstons The Swell. 8.2 .. (A. Parker) 3 Also started: 7 Kindle 8.2. 11 Ladvkiller 8.2, 9 Wild Work 8,2, 14 Calm Eve 8 2, 6 Spean Bridge 8.2, 3 Arikiwai 7.6, 12 4, mor . 7 ' 6 ’ 4 BHm P 7 - 6 > 13 Bourse 7.6, 10 Starflight 7.6, 8 Wayward 7.6. Won by six lengths, with a neck between second and third. Arikiwai was fourth. Time, Imin 251 sec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. Of 350sovs. For tUTo-year-olds. Five 'furlongs.' 6— Mr A. M’Donald’s High Disdain 8.13 (R. S. Bagby) ’ j 9 —Mr T. A. Duncan’s Consent, 7.7 7— Mr W. T.~Hazlett’s FliclSr., 2 Also started: 1 Goblin 3 4 Royal Duke 8.2, 8 Kaihoro B’.o, 3 Amplifier 7.13 aud Pari 7.3 (bracketed), 11 Briar Root 7.12, 10 Banket 7.12, 17 Miss Gowrie 7.11 and Miss Ransom 7 4 (bracketed), 2 Moorgas 7.7, 13 Boston 7.7, 23 Kiriana 7.7, 12 Toheka 7.5 15 Dumblane 7.4, 5 Full Feather 7.4. 19 Concentrate 7.4, 20 Sungift 7.4, 16 Shot Silk 7.3, 21 Kentish Lady 7.0. 22 Select 7.0, 18 Dancing Star 7.4, 14 Stanchion 7.0. Won by a short head, with two lengths between second and third. Goblin Mar-, ket was fourth. Time, 602 sec. WELLINGTON CUP, Of 1500sovs. One- mile and a-half.

2—Mr A. B. Williams’s Star Stranger, 9.8 . (R. Reed) .. .. ’ 1 9 —Mr J. A. Ainge’s Pink Note. 7.1 (N. Brown) 2 s—Dr J. E. Rogers’s Set Sail. 8.3 (F. Voight) 3

Also started: 3 Piuthair 8.5, 4 Mask 8.4, 1 Laughing Prince 7.13. 10 Joy Bird’ 7.5. 11 David. Garrick 7.3, 7 Papatu 7.2, 6 Bennanee 7.0. 12 Ark Royal 7.0, 8 Black Mint 7.0, 13 Countersign 7.0, 14 Novar 7.0.

Won by a length and a-half. with a head between second and third. Joy Bird was fourth. Time, 2min 31sec. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. One mile.

3—Mr H. P. F. Blundell’s Duke Abbey, ■ 8.4 (A. E. Ellis) .. P 7 —Mr J. M’Cormack’s Nincompoop, 8.2 (F. Voight) 2 I—Mr C. G. Maclndoe’s Le' Chaueas, 8.10 (T. Green) .. 3

Also started: 8 Sir Archie 9.2, 4 Overhaul 9.0. 15 Magna Charta 8.11, 5 Da-: inaris 8.9,. 12 Vertigern 8.9, 9 Gala Day 8.7, 2 Sir Roy 8.5, 6 Assurance 8.4, 10 Ring Boj’ 8.2. Alyson 8.0, 13 Cosmetic 8.0. 11 Front Rank 8.0. 14 Horomea 8.0.

Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Horomea was fourth. Time, Imin 394 sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. Six, furlongs.

10—Mr C. G. Dalgety’s Paperchase, 7.9 (A. Eastwood) It 6 —Mr J. R. M'Kenzie’s Money Order, 8.3 (D. Cotton) .. .-. 2 13—Mr J. M. Cameron’s The Hawk, 8.10 (R. M’Tavish) 3

Also started: 1 Aussie 9.7, 3 Cimabue 8.9, 2 Crown Area 8.8, .7 Booster 8.4, 12 Shirley . 8.3, 8 Joy- King.. 8.2, 9 Limited 8.1; 16 Royal Damon 7.12, 11 In the Shade 7.8 r 5 Lausanne 7.6, 17 Roval Ceres 7.3, 15 Corn Garden 7.2. 19 Cerf 7.0. 4 Good as Gold 7.0, 18. Rascal 7.0, ,14 Sudden Storm 7.0.

j Won by, two lengths, with a .head belt ween second and third,- Crown Area jwas fourth. Time, Imin l.lAsec. RUAPEHU HANDICAP, Of 260sovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr W. Whiteds Broad Acre, 9.4 (A. E. Ellis) f 3 —Mr J. D. Ormond's Polydcctes, 8.5 (I’’. Waddell) j 13 —Mr J. S. M’Leod's Ganymede, 7.0 (W. Brown) +

Also started: 4 The Raider 8.13, 8 Addlepate 8.6, 6 Rotor 8.5, 7 Capitulation 8.3, 2 Camisador 7.12, 10 Billikens 7.9, 13 Erin-go-bragh 7.8. 12 Bronstell 7.6, 11 Dainty Ways 7.0, 9 Dimmer 7.0, 15 Irish Lad 7.0, 5 Sky Quest 7.0. There was a triple dead heat for first place. Billikens was fourth. Time, Imin 124 sec. NOTES ON THE RACING.

WELLINGTON, January 21. The Wellington Cup tnceui. b .11 fine weather. It was rather warm, and there was an entire absence of a. breeze. A large attendance viewed the .excellent racing provided by the card, aud several close finishes were. crowned by a triple dead heat in the last event of the day. The going was somewhat hard, and several horses seemed to be troubled by the sting in the ground.

Joy Bird played up a good deal at the start of the Wellington Cup,' aud it is understood kicked Ark Royal during one of the several attempts to get her in line at the barrier. Ark Royal had to be pulled up before going five furlongs. During the course of the race everything seemed to obtain a fairly clear run, and its result was decided on the merits of the contestants. Still, Set Sail appeared to be unlucky, and Voight seemed to allow his mount to make the pace all the way, and so left her without a final run. It is understood that the reins became moist through the mare sweating on tile neck, and so prevented her rider from obtaining a firm grip. If she could have been steadied to drop in behind Joy Bird as they ran along the back the narrow defeat might have been converted into a success. ' ' ••

There is no doubt that Star Stranger’s win was merited, and his success was assisted by getting a clear and wide passage to come , through on the rails when he reached the straight. Star Stranger’s burden io the heaviest carried since the race has been decided at Trentham. Achilles won with 9.4, and in 1903 Advance put up the remarkable record of winning with 10.4 on the Hutt Park course.

Pink Note ran an excellent race. He was well placed right through, and finallj' just beat Set Sail for.second honours. Outside the placed lot nothing ran a better race than Countersign. She began well, but gradually drifted back until three and a-half furlongs from home she was running three lengths behind the second last horse. A good run in the straight saw her finish sixth, after making up a lot of ground in the last quarter of a mile.

n T. a J as t-t’un race the horses ran the first half-mile in 51sec. and the first five furlongs 111 Imin 3 4-ssec. The winner’s time equals the race record, conjointly held by Maioha. Insurrection, and Enthusiasm, but to-day’s winner carried considerably more weight than the others who won in the same time. -The chief sprint was won in decisive style by I’aperchase. Unfortunately an accident marred the pleasure of witnessing tne race, as Booster met with interference when nearing the home turn and lost his rider (A. E. Didham), who had to be iemo\ed to the hospital. Paperchase proved to be rather too good at the weights for the rest of the field. She ran second last year to Booster, and the Paper Money lilly has been unlucky in finishing close up in some of her most important engageni®ats - A win for her was well deserved lhe Hawk showed that he is not altogether a back number by finishing close up lhe much-fancied . Aussie found the task ■ with 9. t beyond his powers. All on the card went out for the Trentham High-Weight Handicap. On the totalisator First Sight was showing a short price. Rotowhero and Amorist were next m demand, carrying about half the support accorded the favourite. First 'Sio-ht gave a lot of trouble at the post, and the held finally got away with the favourite half a dozen lengths behind the line. He also dwelt before _jumping into his stride. Amorist and Airtight at once led out and showed the way to Rotowhero and Mandarine, whilst I irst Sight was moving up on the outside. Amorist and Airtio-ht were still in charge rounding the top, and - before reaching the straight First Si'ffit' was in third place. Airtight and Amorist were racing together at the distance, with the latter apparently going well. First bight put in a claim at the half distance, and in a good finish Airtight drew out to win by a good half-length from Amorist, who beat the favourite by a neck. Historic and Greengrocer were close up', lhe latter did well, as he came from last at five furlongs.

1 he. race would have proved a good thing for First Sight if he had behaved him«elf at the barrier. He did well to finish a close third, after giving away lengths at the first, and then having to make up ground or. the outside of the field until reaching the, straight. , Silver Paper was struck out of the Wellington Stakes. Childsplay cantered soundly enough, and so did the rest of the field, except Gascony, who seemed to go a l>it short. Childsplay started 1 solid favourite, carrying about 500sovs more than Paganelli. They all got awav well and ■ Paganelli and Childsplay on the outside had taken charge when they were fanly in their stride, with the others close up. Childsplay had gained the rails at the turn, and Paganelli .was up with .’-er, a little wider out. Paganelli had Childsplay’s measure before reaching the distance, and’ then Prince Humphrey and Gascony put in a strong claun... A good finish home saw Paganelli stick to his task, and win under punishment by a neck from Prince Humphrey, who beat Gascony by a short neck. Childsplay was about three lengths away, with Golden Armour and Staglnmfer upsides with her.

Gascony -ran a good face on the hard going, and Childsplay went well for about four furlongs, when the adamantine ground rather than lack of pace found her out. Backers were in a sense courageous to accept a short price about the Autumnus filly, as in addition to reports of being sore she was carrying 15glb worse than weight for

age against the .unpenalised, Gascony, Paganelli Prince Humphrey ran under.'a 101 b penalty, and Stagfiunter carried, including over-weight, 161 b worse than weight for age.

Lady Limond was elected a strong order for the Apprentices’ Plate. . She did not jump out well, but soon ran to the front, ' and led Wayward and Starflight into the ‘ straight. Gnce in a line for home the favourite, under pressure, camo clean away from the fest, and finally won by about six lengths from Goshawk, who made up ground and beat the Swell and Arikiwai, ■ who ran a good race amongst those chasing the flying winner. A big field of 23 youngsters went out , for the Fitzherbert Handicap, and Goblin . Market started first choice. High Disdain was first to show out, and led into tho straight, with Goblin Market, Flicker, ami Banket. High Disdain did not seem to be doing well at the distance, but finally won by only a neck from Consent, who finished well and beat Flicker by half a length. Goblin Market was close up fourth, with Pari 'and *Fu'll Feather following. Full Feather lost his position at the start, and coming round xm the outside did well to finish with Pari after covering a lot of extra ground. Battlement and Overhaul were struck out of the Wellington' Cup, leaving a fine field of 14 to go to the post. In a good betting race Laughing Prince was always showing as favourite, and Star Stranger, despite his weight, was next in demand, just a shade better backed than Piuthair and Mask, and then came Set Sail. After a slight delay they got away from a good line, and as they came down the straight Piuthair, Set Sail, Joy Bird, and Pink Note were showing 'the •way, whilst Ark Royal liad already dropped back last. Set Sail and Joy Bird led into the back from a close-running field. Before reaching the’ seven-furlong post Ark Royal was pulled up, as he had broken down. Set Sail, Joy Bird, Mask, Pink Note, Black Mint. Piuthair, Laughing Prince, and David Garrick was the close order going to the far turn, where Countersign had dropped back last, fully a dozen lengths behind the leaders. At the far turn Star Stranger was racing about fourth last. Rounding the toip Bennannee had joined Set Sail in the lead, with Joy Bird, Pink • Note, Mask. Piuthair, and Laughing Prince, and this was the order coming to the home turn, where Star Stranger was moving up. Set Sail and Bennanee were together as they straightened for home, whilst Joy Bird had dropped back a little. Pink Note and Mask moved tip to - the leaders as they came to the distance post. Set Sail beat off Bennanee, and a little later Star Stranger showed up on the rails. The other four were racing almost in a line about 150 yards from home, where Joy Bird was coming..on again. Star Stranger finished strongly and won by a good length from Pink Note, who stayed on well and b°at Set Sail by a nose. Joy Bird was close up fourth, about two lengths away, and then came Piuthair, Countersign. "”d I rl ’- ing Prince. Papatu and Black Mint faded out in the run home, after being well enough placed at the home turn. Bennanee and Mask also failed at the business end, and Laughing Prince, after being well placed all the way, could not come on in the straight. All the honours of the race go to the top weight, who won like a real racehorse. He got a good run, and after being well back in the ruck four furlongs from home came through at the false rail with an irresistibly strong run. The run was applauded as Star Stranger came back to the birdcage, and this was renewed at the presentation of the Gold Cup. Rather too much was made of Set Sail. He com- • menced to fade after leading to about 59 or 60 yards from the post. Pink Note ran a solid race, but the stronger rider on Set Sail went very close to beating him at the finish. Laughing Prince found a mile and a-half too far at the weights. Star Stranger was got by Martian from Star Lady, by Demosthenes — Lady Lucy, by Seaton Delaval —Hilda, by Musket from Ouida, and so claims relationship with some of the best staying strains that can be found in the Stud Book. The investments on the race ■ amounted to £9713 10s.

Nincompoop and Le Choucas were first to show in the Anniversary Handicap, whilst Overhaul, Sir Roy, and Magna Charta were the last to leave. The lastnamed had been playing up at the stark La Choucas and Gala Daj r soon took charge from Nincompoop and Duke Abbey. La Choucas led into the straight with Gala Day, but Duke Abbey then drew to the front, and, ridden out. beat Nincompoop by a short length. Le Choucas, who suffered interference in the running by some crowding, finished a short neck away third, and then came Horomea, Bing Boy, and Sir Roy. Overhaul mate up a good deal of ground, and got fairly close up at the distance, but was not ridden out when his chance became hopeless. Aussie was paid the compliment of being elected favourite for the Telegraph Handicap, carrying about £5OO more than Crown Area. Cimabue, Good as Gold, Lausanne, and Money Order were also well backed. The big field broke off to a good line, and the first to show up were Good as Gold, Booster, and Paperchase, but the last-named soon dropped back a little. Covent Garden, Good as Gold. Rooster. Money Order, Paperchase> Aussie, Th Hawk, and Crown Area were the leaders as they came to the home turn. Good as Gold led into the straight, and a little later Paperchase loomed up at the false rail. Paperchase then drew out to a lead of over two lengths, and finally won by that margin from Monev Order, who beat The Hawk by a head. Crown Area was right up with The Hawk, ‘and then came Good as Gold, about a length further back, and then Shirley, Rascal, Cimabue, and Joy King. Booster dropped his rider near the home turn when racing up near, the leaders, and an inquiry subsequently found on the evidence that the mishap was caused by the Solferino gelding striking into the heels of something near him. Good as Gold

failed after getting a clear run from the rise of the barrier.

The card for the day concluded with three horses flashing past the poet in line, and the judges failed to separate them. Broad Acre had started a prominent favourite, and just failed to justify the confidence of his supporters. Bullikins, Erin-go-bragh, and The Raider were prominent in the early stages, but faded out. Cainisador was with the leaders at the distance, and Rotor and Bronstell were also not far away at this stage. i ■ a dead heats are very scarce in the history of racing. One occurred at Auckland sometime ago, and back in the old days on took place at Forbury Park.

bay of islands races. Saturday, January 21. The annual meeting of th e Bay of Islands The HOKIANGA handicap, Of 53sovs. Six furlongs. 2— Gay Cockade, 8.8" (Cammick) 1 I—Jocke Form, 8.8 .... 9 3— Kildeer 8.12 3 Won by three lengths, with three lengths SeC ° nd and th ‘ rd> Time I “ in

KAIKOHE HANDICAP, Of ousovs. Five furlongs and a-half. \ 2. r ’Sht Dawn, 7.5 (Cammick) 1 2—Fiery Lad, 7.9 2 6—Winning Lass, 7.0 ... 3 Also started: 5 Marble Mount” 711 7 Ahh h ° r 7 n - 9- 2.British King 7.0, 4 Roman Abbey 7.0, 7 King Leslie 7.0 12 'j a length each way - Time - lmin

KAWAKAWA CUP. Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Rarakau, 8.4 (Ludlow) ... 1 2— Pita, 8.9 ’ 2 3— Wee Marble, 7.5 3 Also started: 4 The Author 8.9, 5 and left 8.1. 0 Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time, 2min 14 4-ssec. « NORTHLAND COUNTIES HANDICAP, Of 65sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Waning Light, 8.3 (Cammick) 1 s—Joke Form, 8.3 2 7—Marble Mount 9.12 ... ’’’ 3 Also started: 2 Tresillian 9.5, 6 Michael 7.10, 4 Scrap of Paper 7.8, 3 Gay Cockade 7.5, 9 Master Leigh 7.0, 8 Sussex 7.0. Won by two lengths each way. Time, lmin 35 3-ssec. MARAMAKU HANDICAP. Of 65sovs. Six furlongs. ’ 2 — Fiery Lad, 7.4 (Henderson) ... 1 I—Takatama, 7.4 2 3— Arch Queen, 7.4 3 These were the only starters. Won by a nose, with six lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 19sec. OHAEAWAI HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 60sovs. One mile. I—Waning Light, 9.0 (Burgess) ... 1 3— Roman Abbey, 9.0 2 4— Arch Queen, 9.12 ... 3 Also started: 2 Right and Left 11.12, Won by a neck, with a head separating second and third. Time, lmin 50 3-ssec PAKARAKA HANDICAP, Of 85sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Dave, 10.13 (Dulieu) 1 3—Bright Dawn, 7.4 2 2— Aurumavis, 9.13 3 Also started: 4 Winning Lass. 7.0. Won by two lengths, with three lengths tween second and third. Time, lmin 19 l-ssec.

RUSSELL HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Corina, 7.8 (Ray) 1 2 — Rarakau, 7.7 2 s—Wee Marble, 7.8 ... 3 Also started: 7 Aurumavis 9.0. 4 Pita 8.13, 3 Illingar 7.7, 8 Just Quietly 7.0, 6Colville Queen 7.0. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 32 3-ssec.