TROTTING.

Otago Witness, Issue 3885, 28 August 1928, Page 57

TROTTING.

FIXTURES. September B.—New Brighton T.C. October 15, 17.—Auckland T.C. October 20.—Timaru T.C. October 22.—Oamaru T.C. October 20. 22.—Greymouth T.C. November G, 8, 9. —Metropolitan T.C. November 17, 21.—Otahuhu T.C. November 24 (or December 1) —Wellington T.C. November 29, December I.—Forbury Park T.C. December I.—Waikato T.C. December 1 (or December 8). —New Brighton T.C. December B.—Cheviot T.C. December 26.—Gore T.C. December 26.—Ashburton T.C. December 26, 27.—South Wairarapa T.C. December 26, 27.—Westport T.C. December 27, 29, 31. —Auckland T.C. December 29.—Winton T.C. December 31.—Inangahua T.C. January 1, 2.—Canterbury T.C. January 3.—Westland T.C. January 4, s.—Greymouth T.C. January 19.—Wellington T.C. January 24, 26.—Forbury Park T.C. February 1, 2.—Nelson T.C. February 9.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. February 16.—Wellington T.C. February 23.—Kaikoura T.C. February 23, 27.—Otahuhu T.C. February 27, 28.—Invercargill T.C. March 1. —Marlborough T.C. March 2.—Waikato T.C. March 6.— Manawatu T.C. March 9.—Timaru T.C. March 13.—Wyndham T.C. March 16.'—New Brighton T.C. March 21. 23.—Northland T.C. March 23.—Thames T.C. March 21. 23. —Wanganu-' T.C. March 30.—Takaka T.C. March 30, April I.—Hawera T.C. March 30. April 3.— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 6.—Taranaki T.C. April 20.-—Ashburton T.C. April 20. —Te Aroha T.C. April 27.—New Brighton T.C. May 4.—Cambridge T.C. May 9. 11.—Forbury Park T.C. May 18;—Oamaru T.C. June 1, 3.—Hawke’s Bay T.C. June 1, 3.—Canterbury Park T.C. June B.—Ashburton T.C. June 22, 26.—Auckland T.C.

TRACK TALK.

By Adonis. THE HUNT CLUB EVENT. The trotting event on the Otago Hunt Club’s card always draw’s a good field, and on Saturday 14 horses will be saddled up. One of those on the limit is Celestial, and he would win all the way if he would step up to his track work; but he always leaves his speed in the stable o» race days. The Nelson Bingen three-year-old Prince Bingen has been shaping nicely in his w’ork at Forbury Park." but the final furlong will probably find him out. Cytheria, who is one of A. Reid’s team at Outram, is an improving pacer, and she will have no difficulty in running the journey right out. A. M'Lellan has been very successful at minor meetings, and his representative on Saturday will be Wilma Dillon, who has been showing a nice clip on the track. Sunspot, who is on 24 yards, is in S. Todd’s stable, and nothing takes the eye more in the handicap. At the Wyndham Jockey Club’s meeting last season he ran second to Princess Thorpe, and at the Southland Racing Club’s summer meeting he again finished in second place, the winner being Streak. On the same mark as Sunspot is Dan Huon, who has a fair turn of speed, and finished second to Red Abbey, last season’s winner. The back-marker, Maiwhariti, is giving away starts up to 144 yards, and will probably find at least two of those in front of him too speedy to catch. He is in excellent order, however, and the fact cannot be overlooked that he goes well on grass tracks. When the totalisator is balanced, the favourites will probably be Sunspot, Cytheria, and Wilma Dillon. THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. If anyone had been sufficiently confident, say, 10 years ago to state that in the year 1928 there would be 22 pacers and trotters in the Dominion capable of stepping 4.26 or better for two miles the statement would probably have been ridiculed. but that such is the position is proved by a glance at the nominations for the New Zealand Cup. The full list, which is made up of 21 pacers and that prince of trotters, Peterwah, who won brilliantly at Addington, is as follows: — Mr J. Washington’s b m Daphne de Oro, by Rey de Oro—Doraldina, 4yrs. Mr D. Spence’s b m Queen’s Own, by Adonis —Country Queen, aged. Mr C. E. Lindsay’s b g Talaro, by Great Audubon—Coin, aged. Mr J. F. M Kendry’s b g Logan Chief, by Logan Pointer—Regina Belle, aged. Messrs R. Grant and H. Winter’s blk g Black Admiral, by Brent Locanda— Queen’s Drive, aged. Messrs J ack and Stewart’s b h Prince Pointer, by Pointer—Princess Sherwood, aged. Mr H. W. Aker’s b m Waitaki Girl, by Harold Dillon—Stanley’s Child, aged.

Mr A. Anderson’s b h Jack Potts, by Walter Direct —Margaret Steiner, Mr A. Hendriksen’s b g Cardinal Logan, by Logau Pointer —Lady superior, Mr R. 6 M. Morten’s b li Ahuriri, by Cathedral Chimes —Muricata, aged. Mr G. S. Simpson’s br h Peter Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Belle, aged. Mr J. R. M’Kenzie’s br li Great Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Belle, Mr z J.°R. M'Kenzie’s b h Acron, by Logan Pointer —Millie C., aged. Mr G. W. Bransfield’s b g Loganwood, by Logan Pointer —Myrtlewood, aged. Mr R. C. Fisken’s ch h Peterwah, by Eta wall—Jenova, aged. Mr G. McMillan’s b g Machine Gun, bj' Machine Brick —Thora. aged. Mr J. A. Mitchell’s br g Padlock, by Hal Zoloek—Rawene. aged. Messrs Corrigan and Webb's blk h Kobara, by Cathedral Chimes —Bright Alice. 7yrs. Mrs J. Lonisson's br g Imprint, by Denver Huon —Prince Imperial mare, aged. Mr J. M. Samson’s ch h Dalnahine, by Brent Locanda —Pleasant Drive, aged. Mr P. M‘C; rthv's b g Terence Dillon, by Author Dillon —Teresita, 6yrs. Mr M. J. Moodabe’s br li Jewel Pointer, by Logan Pointer —Law Chimes, aged. With the exception of Terence Dillon (6yrs) and Daphne de Oro (4yrs) the horses nominated are all aged, and this fact serves to emphasise the wonderful performance of the Rey de Oro mare in touching such a fine clip so early in her track career. The declaration of handicaps will be eagerly awaited, and these will quicken the interest in the Dominion’s leading light-harness event. The writer’s idea of how the horses should be nlaced is as follows: — -Acron .. -. scr Yds. Black Admiral scr Talaro . . . . 12 Daphne de Oro scr Terence Dillon 12 Logan Chief . . scr Peterwah . . 18 Loganwood . . scr Queen’s Own IS Machine Gun . . scr Imprint . . . . 24 Padlock . . . . scr Prince Pointer 24 Yds. Waitaki Girl 24 Cardinal Logan 12 Jack Potts . . 30 Dalnahine . . 12 Jewel Pointer 3G Kohara ‘ . . 12 Ahuriri . . . . 36 Peter Bingen . . 12 Great Bingen 42 PRUNING THE CLASSES. The disposition to tighten up the classes of the races on their cards is fairly general in the clubs throughout the'Dominion, and if any justification is required it is found in the times recorded by the placed horses on the respective courses, when the tracks are in good condition. A glance at the times of the placed horses on two days of the recent meeting at Addington is interesting. The following table gives the list, the figures in parentheses being the original handicap when the meeting opened:— PACERS. Two Miles. —Daphne D’Oro (4.30) 4.26, Queen’s Own (4.26) 4.22 4-5, Dillon Huon (4.38 ) 4.30 1-5, Denver Huon (4.37) 4.29 2-5, Rebel (4.40) 4.32 4-5, Jackie Auduten (4.33), 4.31 2-5. Maearanda (4.34) 4.33, Billy Sea (4.32), 4.31 2-5, Peter Bingen (4.27) 4.25, Jewel Pointer (4.24) 4.22 1-5, Talaro (4.26) 4.24 2-5, Loch Moigh (4.32) 4.29 1-5, Western King (4.30) 4.27 1-5, Huon Denver (4.31) 4.28

3-5, Kingscraft (4.39) 4.28 4-5, Mate o’ Mme (4.40) 4.31 1-5, Orphan (4.39) 4.30 One Mile and a-quarter. — Native a Prince (2.48) 2.45 4-5, Avenger (2 50) 2 ‘ 48 2 5o^ ent < 2 ’ 47) 2.45 2-5 1, Wharepiana (2.48) 2.46 3-5, Ladv Embrace (2.50) 2.49 3-5, Talaro (2.44) 2?3 3 5 Jewel Pointer (2.41) 2.40 4-5. ’ ’ One Mile.—Tom Thumb (2.11) 210 211 2 ' 5 ’ Tale «t 12.13) 2.12 l-o, Sahib (2.15) 2.14 1-5 ?2 r . 12) 9 2.1 T 2-5 2-14 2 ’ 5 ’ Jean M ‘ Elwy “ TROTTERS. One Mile and a-half.-Maxegin (3.34) 3.2 J 2-o Nourmalial (3.29) 3.27 1-5 Nelson M Kinney (3.30) 3.28 2-5 Hannv 3 ’ 2 * 2 ' 5 ’ Kerrwood Bell (3.30) 3 -2? 3o > lamerlane (3.27) 3.22 4-5. Two Miles.—Peterwah (4.28) 423 4-5 uT^ tOn J«- 39 M 3 V 5 ’ Sister Beatrice (4.33) 4.28 4-3. Elzear (4.32) 4.29 (4.37) 4.34, Bonny 428 3-5 4 ' 31 I'°’ 1 '°’ Money S P id e r (4.29) Was it any wonder that few of the back-markers got any of the money? IN SADDLE AND SULKY. , Gold Chimes appears to be past his oest. and if he wins again the time recorded will not be very fast. That fine stayer Imprint has gone into J. Bryce s stable, and will undergo a special preparation for the New Zealand Cup. Free Advice is in nice order for the season, and J. Bryce should have no difficulty in placing her for a ■win in a sprint race. Sunspot promises to be a sound favourite for the Wingatui Trotting Handieap at the Otago Hunt Club’s meeting on Saturday. Great Triumph is coming right, and now promises to win races this season. He will be started at the New Brighton meeting next month. ~B. an Yan is now trained by L. A. Maidens, who is getting a good team together. The grey pacer is on a mark from which it is not easy to win. Luvisca is a useful sort that should win on the country circuit. He is in the stable of P. Gallagher, who had a good run last season with Nihilist Junior,' Louisiana is a speedy trotter who would win a loose-class race easily if she would keep to a level gait. She is, however, liable to become unbalanced at any moment, and does not settle down quickly. The Ostia —Rosebud gelding Snowshoe, who raced with some success in New Zealand a couple of years ago, won a race in Victoria recently. He was giving away 108yds, and won in 4.474. Sister Beatrice did not "win a race at the Metropolitan meeting, but she put up a particularly fine race to finish second to Kempton in 4.28 4-5. The Taranaki trotter is among the best in the Dominion. Katute has drifted out of favour, and at the Metropolitan meeting she performed badly. In one of her races she got out by herself and had every chance, but she went to a very bad break and drifted well back.

Talaro. paced well. throughout the Metropolitan meeting, and he went a fine race to win the Farewell Handicap. The Great Audubon gelding will not be friendless in the New Zealand Cup, in. which he will be coupled with Logan Chief. The aged pacing gelding Jack Mac was started only twice last season, winning one race and being unplaced in the' other. He is by Cathedral Chimes from a Sir Hector mare, and is still nicely placed in the handicaps. The best has not yet been seen of Golden Dillon, who goes particularly well in saddle. He has done most of his racing at minor meetings, but has the speed to win further afield than he has yet been taken. Lochree won two races last season, and the indications are that he will win another stake before long, especially in a mile saddle race. He is only a four-year-old, and so has the best of his racing days in front of him. Many of the horses that raced at the Metropolitan meeting will be improved by the racing they had there, and one of them is Cardinal Logan. Another tight class mil." and a-quarter race is not beyond him. .When Western King ran second to Loch Moigh in the Heathcote Handicap at the-. Metropolitan meeting he touched 4.27 1-5. It he had chipped the fraction of a second off he would have been eligible for the Auckland Cup. When Native Chief steeped 2.7 1-5 to finish third in the Lightning Handicap at the Metropolitan meeting he easily beat the ttiile saddle record of 2.9 3-5, which was established by the now defunct Nelson F ame. Dick Logan, who won a double at the Forbury Park winter meeting, is moving nicely in his work, and will probably be Started at the New Brighton meeting. He is a smart pacer, who is not troubled by distance. Invader, the winner .of the Maturity Handicap last season, will be one of C. S. Donald’s best winners later on. His speed has not yet been fully developed, but he is shaping as though it will not be long before he is a winner. Swiftbine was given only one outing at the Metropolitan Club’s meeting, and he w-as in one of his sour moods. If ever the El Carbine gelding settles down into being a reliable trotter his speed will carry him into the best of company. Mate o’ Mine was unlucky tn run second to Kingcraft on the final day of the Metropolitan meeting in 4.31 1-5, and thus chipping 8 4-ssec from .his handicap for little money. Many horses have won big money before getting on such a tight mark. Tamerlane usually goes best when the track is slightly damp, but on the firm track on the final day of the Metropolitan meeting he trotted 3see inside his handicap when he won the Addington Handicap. He is a smart trotter, but he is now getting close to the good ones. The Otago Central pacer Ardgour will be racing on metropolitan tracks this t> season, and it will be surprising if he does not develop into a good winner. The black pacer is built on somewhat heavy lines, but he has a fine turn of speed, anil is very game. Mr J. R. Corrigan, the Hawera sportsman hag purchased the Rey de Oro gelding Richore, holder of the record of 3 31 for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes. Richore has latent speed, which, when fully developed, will help him to win <rood races. ° . Great Change would do nothing right m his races at Addington, and consequently he has lost many of the friends . he made by Ins track work prior to the meeting. It will be surprising, however, it J. b. bhaw does not steady him down into a more reliable performer. It is not throwing undeserved bouquets to say that Money Spider is one of the - most consistent trotters in the Dominion and the Lorene’s Todd gelding seldom runs a bad race. At the Addington meeting he did not win, but he certainly allowed that he has lost none of his speed. Ihere is a good race ahead of him. Real Light, the Nelson Bingen six-year-old, who won at the Forbury Park summer meeting last season and chinned almost lOsec from his handicap, is being stepped along again, and will be started at some of the spring meetings. He is an even-gaited pacer, who looks certain to reach a tight mark. Chiming King is a useful sort for the country circuit, ’but he has reached a stage when he is not likely to show' much improvement. He is engaged at the Otago Hunt meeting on Saturday, and the fact that he comes from a stable that has at times produced surprises may swing some support towards him. Kerrwood Bell is standing up well to and , was unlucky to strike Happy Rosa when the Dunedin-owned r «i"' aS c in ° l ? e °/ her best moods and beat the Southland mare by a head. Kerrwood Bell is honest over any distance, and is capable of further improveinent. With so many promising pacers and trotters on the front of the handicaps - nowadays, the task of the backmarkers is Vr x Jn e Aldington Handicap at the Metropolitan meeting Monev Spider went 4.28 3-5 and then could get only third. 10 lengths behind the' second horse. Cannonball did not look quite at his best at the Metropolitan meeting, but in the Avon Handicap he gave a glimpse of " i i B * B al t once he settled down, and had he gone away right he might have troubled the placed lot. The Wildwood Junior gelding looks certain to win good money this season. Roi Lor started six times last season for two wins, a second, and a third. Only last New Year’s Day he had his first race at Waikouaiti, where he ran third, and he improved so rapidly that in June h e was taken to the Canterbury 1 ark meeting, and won over a mile and a-half in 3.26 J. The Rey de Oro gelding will reach better company, Peterwah was putting up a wonderful performance in the National Cup till he broke a furlong from the post. Up to. Jh at point he had trotted faultlessly, and he followed Peter Bingen into the straight. Aa Peter Bingen went 4.25 and Peterwah

was giving him 24 yards, the trotter must have, been travelling fast up till the time he made the mistake. If ever a horse was entitled to be let up it is Great Bingen./ The times recorded by some of the placed horses in the big two-mile. races at the Metropolitan meeting were such that he would have been required to smash records to step into the money if he had been started. The Nelson Bingen horse did not win a race last season. « Concliff is a hard horse to keep right, and the cx-Australian pacer must at times try the patience of W. J. Tomkinson. That the chestnut can fly when he is properly right he proved by winning the Dunedin Cup last season in under 4.30, and he pulled out a tremendous burst of speed to take the lead when running into the last circuit. There is not a great deal of JeanM'Elwyn, but she is very speedy, and her performance in going 2.11 2-5 to win over a mile in saddle on the final day of the Metropolitan meeting was a splendid one. as she won easily. The daughter of Nelson Bingen and Miss Spear has just turned four years, but last season she was well tested and faced the starter on no fewer than 28 occasions. She won four times, was second six times, and third thre - ' times. The Metropolitan Club is calling applications for a handicapper, and there is not likely to be any dearth of applicants. It has often been argued whether it is desirable that one handicapper should act for several clubs, but the writer is of the opinion that it is against the best interests of the sport that one adjuster should act for more than two or three clubs at the most. Handicappers are allowed little in the matter of discretion so far as letting horses up is concerned, but the greater their numbers the more likely it' is that that little will be exercised. A starter in the Trial Unhopplcd Handicap at Richmond, New South Wales, was a five-year-old mare named Eulo Queen, by Globe Derby from May Queen, and thus the half-sister to the notorious Eulo, who was by Fairfield from May Queen (says the Trotting Record). Eulo. a gelding, with speed to burn, was raced in Victoria under another name, and at the instigation of the Victorian Trotting Association was seized by the New South Wales Trotting Club as a ringin, and disqualified for life. The New South Wales Trotting Club little anticipated the trouble and expense it was bringing upon itself. The alleged owner could not be traced, and after the police had kept the horse for some months it was handed over to the trotting club, which told the trainer he could have the horse if he paid the £3O due for its keep. He declined with thanks, and the gelding w-as left on the hands of the trotting club for about twelve months, turned out in the centre of the racecourse, until one morning the caretaker found it dead. Since then the club has not been hankering after the care and responsibility of ringtails. Eulo was bred and owned by E. L. Luck, who sold him some time prior to the ringing-in business.

CANTERBURY DOINGS.

By Observer. Now that the Grand National meeting has been disposed of, and all the visiting trainers have taken their horses home, the Riccarton tracks present a very quiet appearance. The horses who raced at the recent meeting are enjoying a brief respite from strenuous work, and in the meantime the track doings are of little interest. With the spring meetings itue to open next month, however, the trainers will be sending their charges along in real earnest very soon, so that in another week or so the doings on the tracks will start to attract attention. Once the spring circuit opens, there will not be much rest until after the Riccarton November carnival is disposed of. The nominations for the New Zealand Cup number 49, compared with 60 last year. As usual, they are drawn from a wide area, 28 being from the North Island and 21 from South Island stables. They are a mixed lot, with a very long tail. Last year’s winner, Rapier, is in the list again, also Star Stranger and Footfall, who filled the places, and Count Cavour, Battlement, Pink Note, Lady Desmond. Bennannee and Vaward, who comprised the unplaced division. There are some notable absentees. Limerick was not expected. * Quite apart from the possibility that he will be in Australia at that time, it is unlikely that he will be nominated again for handicap events. It is different with his stable mates, Arikiwai and Roscrea. The failure to nominate this pair probably means that F, D. Jones expects to take his team on to Melbourne after the big meeting in Sydney. Hynanna is another horse whose absence is accounted for by engagements in Melbourne. He is there already, and is one of the favourites for the Caulfield Cup, with the Melbourne Cup as a probability later. Te Monanui was in the field last year, but apparently his owner does not regard him as a two-miler, though he is good up to a mile and a-hqlf. Martama is a notable absentee from Riccarton. He is training on all right, but evidently he is not to be subjected to a Cup preparation in the meantime. The absence ot Mask is easily understood, as his owner finds plenty of opportunities to race his horses in the North Island, and does not patronise Riccarton. There will be some surprise over the absence of Celerity 11, as reports from Southland suggested that this much improved Eng-lish-bred mare was a probability for the race. While the presence of these horses would have strengthened the field, there is plenty of good material, including Star Stranger, Beacon Light, Bisox, Oratrix, Black Mint and Desert Glow front the north, with Rapier, Count Cavour Footfall, Set Sail, Pink Note, Rotor and Battle Colours from South Island stables to arouse plenty of interest, apart from many others who may develop sufficiently during the next two months to enter seriously into Cup discussions.

It is probable that Sir George Clifford will be represented at the Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting next month, lull Feather will be a starter in the Guineas, and if he shapes all right he may have another rim, on the second day, in the Eclipse Stakes. Two other members of the team. Quarterdeck and the maiden three-year-old,' Swoopalong, are

likely to accompany him on the trip. They are all striding along freely in their work.

J. M'Combe contemplates a trip north next month with the four-year-old Court Jester, who has been galloping well in short sprints. The idea is to start at Marton and then to do Wanganui. The Steeplechaser Radiate, who has been purchased by Mr G. L. Rutherford, has gone into D. Campbell’s stable. A. E. Wormaid intends to try Bronstell as a hurdler. He has shaped all right in the jumping ring, and his trainer is hopeful that he will do equally well in the next stage of his education. Gay Bird is the latest aspirant for hurdle honours. He had his first ruin in the jumping ring on Thursday and performed quite well. Polydectes has rejoined D. Campbell’s active team, looking in good health after his spell. So far, this King Mark gelding has not been a success since he came to Riccarton, but he may do better this season.

When next Chickwheat races, it will be in the colours of his trainer, H. Nurse, who has acquired a lease of the Austra-lian-bred gelding. It is probable his future efforts will be confined to hurdling, at which he should be a success, though it may take some time.

I ootfall is doing well at present and before long he will be getting through more strenuous tasks. It is probable he will do his racing prior to the New Zealand Cup on near at hand courses. His stable mates, including the three-year-olds, Starshooter, Chide, and Qualcee', are training on satisfactorily and they should assist to keep G. Murray Aynsley’s stable prominent at the spring meetings. Money Order has made his reappearance as a member of T. H. Gillett’s team and he is in good fettle to start on a preparation for spring racing. The Greyspear horse, Claymore, has been sent home for a spell. He showed some promise on the tracks, but did not race up to expectations. Mr J. S. Barrett has arranged to have two of his mares mated with Shambles. They are Dame Straitlace (Kilbroney— Discipline), who is in foal to Arrowsmith, and Moi Mie (Martian —Kildee), who has just been retired. . Mr G. Gould’s successful matron, Judith (Martian —Hebrew' Maid), the dam of Palestrina, Wink, Jubilant, and Jericho, is to be mated this season with Winning Hit, whose three strains of Musket, backed up by two of St. Simon, through Bill of Portland, should nick well with Judith’s Martian blood. Two of Mr Gould’s other mares, Luminant (Thurnham —Sunglow') and Wink (Winkie —Judith) will be mated with Shambles.

Count Cavour is going on well in his preparation for spring racing. He has fined down a lot lately and he is gradually getting into racing shape, while he is quite sound, having made a complete recovery from the effects of his fall at the Auckland meeting on New Year’s Day. Count Cavour is seven years old, but Solferino’s progeny last well, so there is no reason why he should not race as well as ever this season. He is being prepared for the New Zealand Cup, but before the Riccarton carnival he may make a trip to Trentham, where he could have two good races.

Hurly Burly, who has been on the easy list for a few weeks on account of an injury she received while competing in the Maiden Stakes at the Christchurch Hunt meeting, is all right again, and she has resumed training. The three-year-old daughter of Panmure and Scrimmage has shown a fair amount of promise, and she should pay her way in hack races later in the season.

F. Christmas is keeping his team busy and all the members are fairly forward. Zuexis and the three-year-old Red Heckle may be racing at Ashburton and later at Wingatui. Martarma is doing well. He may be nominated for the Dunedin meeting, but the trip will depend on the weather, as his trainer does not fancy the idea of racing him at Wingatui on a heavy track. H. Ellis is devoting a lot of attention to the three-year-old filly Silverone, by Marble Arch from Link Up, and she looks in nice order for spring racing. She may be a starter at Ashburton or Geraldine next month.

Nincompoop is on the easy list at present. It is probable he will be turned out for a three months’ spell. He did a lot of hard racing last season, and a good rest should benefit him.

W. G. Hobbs has his team going on well at present. The imported horse Honeycomb will probably have his first race of the season at Ashburton, but Merivale will not be seen till a little later. There are two two-year-olds in work, and both are doing well. Dutch Money (Paper Money—Dutch Clock) is a nippy galloper, who may be ready for a good performance in the M‘Lean Stakes, but Sir Roland (Paladin —Bonaria) may require a bit of time before lie is at his best.

Tarleton has been enjoying a rest since I the. eve of the Grand National meeting, when he developed lameness. The trouble is in one of his joints, but though it has not disappeared, it is not expected to prove serious. It will be a pity if the Nassau gelding goes wrong now, as lie was galloping well prior to the meeting and a lot of interest was aroused as to how he would race after being tubed. Rotor, who raced well, but unluckily, at the Grand National meeting., is at present enjoying a short spell, but E. Seoullar will soon have him moving along again with a view to being at his best in November. Rotor shapes like doing well in good company this season. The three-year-old filly Louise, by Tractor, from Moulin Rouge has rejoined E. Scoullar’s team. She has had a long spell following on three unsuccessful appearances last spring. J. W. Jennings js now training the Kilboy mare All Gold who has been off the scene for more than a year, while he has also taken in hand the three-year-old filly Mis Marx, by Solferino, from Rosevear, a speedy mare, by Gazeley. J. B. Pearson has made a start with the three-year-old filly Caterpillar, by Paper Money, from Tortrix, for Mr P. Delargy. He is also working an Arrowsmith —Red Shield two-year-old filly, ’who is small, but shows speed. The nominations received last week for the New Zealand Trotting Cup number 22, and the list includes all the best available . material, in the Dominion. There are a few eligibles in training who haVe not been nominated, but they .are horses who could have no chance,’ having’

gut past their best. A great field should be attracted; in fact, with most ot them probable starters, there is a prospect of too many competitors to ensure an ideal contest. Last year the field numbered 17, of whom the following are again engaged:—Kohara (winner), Cardinal Logan (second), Great Bingen (fourth), Queen’s Own, Logan Chief, Peter Bingen, lalaro, Black Admiral, Acron, Loganwood, Imprint, and Prince Pointer. The five who are missing are Man o’ War, Audacious, Escapade, Sea Pearl, and Great Hope, but to take their places there are Daphne de Oro, Waitaki Girl, Jack Potts, Ahuriri, Peterwah, Machine Gun, Padlock, Dalnahine, Terence Dillon, and Jewel Pointer.

ihere was a very large attendance at the funeral of the late Mr H. Brinkman last week, demonstrating the high esteem in which the deceased trotting handicapper was held by the community. His place in the trotting world will not be easy to fill.

Mr 1 1 . C. Thomas has been appointed handicapper for the spring meeting of the New Brighton Trotting Club. The Metropolitan Club is advertising for a successor to the late Mr Brjfkman. Imprint did not return to Nelson with Louisiana after racing at Addington, lhe Denver Huon gelding has gone into J. Bryce’s stable to be prepared for the New Zealand Cup. Native Star will in future be trained here, and. she has gone into E. C. M Dermott s stable. This high-class trotter should do well this season. The disappointing pacer Richore and the trotter Rosa Bell went north last week with Mr J. R. Corrigan’s team, lhey will be raced in future by the laranaki owner.

The officials of the New Zealand Mevropolitan 1 rotting Club came in for some criticism when they postponed the thiial day of their meeting from Friday of Grand National week, on account of ram the previous day and a wet track, lhey were well pleased with themselves on Monday of last week, however, when they were favoured with brilliant sunshine for the final day’s racing. The track had dried up wonderfully, and was very fast, while there was some excellent

Happy Rosa won the Midwinter Handicap by a narrow margin. It was the first success of the Great Audubon mare since her return from Australia. She has a fine turn of speed, and she is a rare good stayer, but she does not always settle down properly to her work. In this race she went without a mistake, and gave W. J. Tomkinson his first success at the meeting. Kerrwood Bell trotted another sound race in the Midwinter Handicap. She was unsteady in the early stages, but once she -settled to her work the South Canterbury mare put tu a fine performance.

Tamerlane, who was favourite for the Midwinter Handicap, was very slow at the start, but he went particularly fast oyer the last half-mile, which carried him into third place. It was a great performance on the part of the Petereta gelding, and it is a great pity that he is not thoroughly sound. Later in the day, in the two-mile trotters’ race, he started on the front, and was never headed, winning decisively. Tamerlane has made a lot of improvement during the last few months, and though he is now in he best company of trotters, lie will keep on doing his owner further service. Katute went off well in the Midwinter Handicap, but before half a mile had been covered she broke up, and failed to settle down again. Her bad manners are regrettable, as she has a lot of speed. The Auckland trotter Great Change started in the Midwinter Handicap for the third time at the meeting, but as in his previous efforts, he tangled soon after the start. He is a very fast trotter, but he seems too unreliable to be worth backing at present.

Jean M’Elwyn won the Lightning Handicap, the mile saddle event, in convincing style. Though trained here by R. B. Berry, she is owned in Auckland. She has brilliant speed, and can go two miles provided the pace is not too hot in the early stages. General Bingen raced very well -in sprint event. at the meeting. He was second in two of the mile saddle events, his effort in the Lightning Handicap being very attractive.

Native Chief was responsible for a brilliant performance in the mile saddle ■race, in which he finished third. He was not taken quite to his barrier, 72 yards behind, but started about 50 yards further back. He moved away slowly, but over the last half-mile he went very fast. His official time in finishing third was 2min 7 l-ssec, but timed privately from post to post he was made to go better than 2min 3sec. He started again in the National Cup, but after getting into a good position very early in the contest he failed to see the journey out. Peter Bingen raced very consistently at the meeting, and his track form suggetsed that he would do better over two miles than at any previous stage of his career. In the National Cup he was always one of the leaders being in front after going about three furlongs, and he was never again headed. He is a brilliant pacer, and though he may never reach the class of his brother, Great Bingen, lie is liable to win more big stakes this season. The Aucklander, Jewell Pointer, was made first favourite for the National Cup, and he paced a fine race. He seems to thrive on racing;''and all tracks seem alike to him. A quarter of a mile from home he got info third place, and when Peterwah broke in the straight he took second position. He never looked like catching the winner, however, despite his high-class performance. He paced another brilliant race in the Farewell Handicap, but again had to be content with second place, after registering time which has rarely been beaten.

Peterwah trotted a capital race in the National Cup. He looked like troubling Peter Bingeri over the last furlong, when he left his feet and took so long to get into his gait again that he had to be satisfied with fifth position. Up to that point he had trotted in great style. Talaro improved steadily with his racing during the meeting. He paced in something like his best two-mile form in the National Cup, and finished on solidly in third place. In the fast mile and a.quarter, the concluding event race of.the lueeting. Talaro was seen to advantage. The early racing, at the meeting was the

one thing needful to bring the North Cam terbury pacer to his best over a short course. He had a hard race in the National Cup, but this did not use up all his energy. He finished with great determination in the Farewell Handicap, winning in brilliant fashion. Talaro may now go on improving and be a tough proposition in the New Zealand Cup in November. In the big race last year he raced very badly.

Cardinal Logan looks bright and Well. In the National Cup, after being prominent all the way, he stuck on at the right end and got fourth place. He should be better later on, as he does not look quite readj' for a two-mile journey. He was again fourth in the Farewell Handicap, after having bad luck on the journey.

, Talent was the back-marker in the Federal Handicap, but he was superior to the rest of the field on the handicap. He only won bj' a very narrow margin, but it looked as if H. Frost, his driver, did not see Wharepiana, who came with a late rattle on the rails. Talent is a brilliant pacer, and especially good in short races. He is in good form at present, and raced very consistently at the meeting. Whirepiana nearly effected a big surprise in the Federal Handicap. She was in her most generous mood, and on these occasions she is a good pacer, but, unfortunately, she has her off days, when she does not race nearly so well. Loch Moigh, who put up an attractive performance in the Heathcote Handicap, is owned by Mr J. A. Mitchell, of Palmerston North. He finished fourth in the mile saddle event on the second day. Loch Moigh possesses great stamina. lie was hard at it with a round to go in the Heathcote Handicap, but never shirked his work, and eventually beat Western King by a length. He is likely to do his owner still futher service as the season advances. Western King showed great brilliancy in the Heathcote Handicap. The Austra-lian-bred pacer was a hot favourite,-his performance over the shorter course earlier in the meeting being responsible for the solid support. Western King, however, is only just coming to his best form, and is not quite ready for a hard two-mile race. He looked a winner until about two furlongs from home, but failed in the final pinch. He should benefit by bis racing at this meeting, and before long he should be equal to something good over two miles. Huon Denver put up a good performance in the Heathcote Handicap. lie made a bad break about a mile from home, losing a lot of ground. So fast did he pace the rest of the journey that he finished in third place. Bonny Spec, who had lightened up considerably after her first effort at the meeting, trotted one of the best races of her career in the Addington Handicap. She covered the two miles without a mistake, and was only just beaten by the muchimproved Tamerlane. Money Spider, who was capably driven by A. Bryce, got third in the Adidngton Handicap, and it was evidence of the speed of the front division that he could do no better than finish 10 lengths behind the leading pair after doing 4.28 3-5. The North Island trotter, Native Star, was a solidly-backed failure in the Addington Handicap. She has been here since before the meeting opened, but this was her first appearance. She trotted solidly, but without showing the exceptional speed she was credited with, and she never looked like overhauling the front division. Kingcraft, the winner of the Islington Handicap, is owned and trained by B. Grice, of Ashburton. When any pacer is produced from that stable it frequently carries heavy support. Kingcraft won a three-year-old race on the Addington track last February, and two months later on won at Wellington. He was favourite in the Belgium Handicap last Wednesday, and he finished second to Harvest Child in the mud. He won the Islington Handicap, finishing well. He was capably handled by D. Withers, who seemed in no hurry to reach the front in the early stages. It was only in the last three furlongs that he asked the Ashburton representative to show his best speed, and Kingcraft was quite equal to the occasion. He won decisvely in 4min 28 4-ssec —a very fast performance from the 4min 38sec mark. Mate o’ Mine improved on his second day’s racing, and put up a fine performance in the Ishngton Handicap.' It was bad luck to go 4min 31 l-ssec when handicapped at 4min 40sec, nad then have to be content with second place. Orphan went one of his best races in the Islington Handicap. He was unfortunate in accomplishing fast time without being a dividend earner. He paced soundly all the way, and after looking like a winner at the entrance to the straight, he was beaten into third place in a good finish. Imprint was a prominent figure in the Farewell Handicap. He was an early leader, and then finished third. The Nelson pacer, though showing brilliancy, did not produce his best form over two miles at the meeting. Several New Zealand Cup candidates —■ Terence Dillon, Prince Pointer, Jack Potts, and Great Bingen—were among the beaten lot in the Farewell Handicap. But although the first-named was favourite, none of the others showed up prominently. Jack Potts looks too big at the present time, but he is in fine order to commence his Cup preparation. Terence Dillon, too, has not been long in work. Great Bingen looked bright, but he does not seem as though he is on the improve. The performances of Jewel Pointer at the meeting were full of merit. He started off by finishing fourth in the August Handicap of two miles, run in particularly fast time. On the second day, in the bad going, he was unplaced. In the King George Handicap of two miles he raced solidly. Later in the day he was second to Harold Thorpe in the fast mile and a-quarter event. He was again second in the National Cup to Peter Bingen, and occupied a similar position behind Talaro in the Farewell Handicap. In all nis races he started from the back mark, and had to work his way through his fields. The brilliant and reliable Auckland was right’ on the top of his form, and although he failed to win, his efforts were highly gratifying to the public, who dearly like to see the best pacers in good form.

WELLINGTON NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent - August 24. The Trentham contingent did well on the concluding day at Riccarton, when Black Mint and Historic, both favourites, scored in flat events. Black Mint just failed to pay a dividend on the second day.. That he is a great horse under welter weights he previously demonstrated at Wingatui and Trentham, and again at Riccarton. Historic also repeated his periormance at Trentham by scoring on the concluding day. The failure of the latter’s stable mate Panther when heavily backed was a body blow to followers of S. W. Reid. The local owner Captain B. H. Edkins has not had any luck so far. Diana’s Lad ran in his ownership on the concluding day at Riccarton, but failed to get in the money. He has been nominated atthe early spring meetings in this island. The local owners Messrs H. and R. Murnhy have decided to be represented at Randwick in the spring for the first time. H. Lorigan leaves by the Ulimaroa this week with Cimabue, Oratrix, and Concentrate. The stallion .Mohawk was advertised for sale by Wright, Stephenson and Company on behalf of the Railway Department. The morning of the sale it was announced that the sale had been cancelled. The Victorian performer March II (by Oetober), who was a present to Mr Tom Aewman, of Nelson, may make his first appearance in the Dominion at the Taranaki Hunt Club’s meeting. He is trained by O. Cox at Hawera. The form in the Trial Plate at Trentham last month was good. When Ros-ct-ea won at Ashburton he beat Lighthearted. The latter was purchased by F. D. Jones for a friend in Sydney, and he scored the first time out at Victoria 1 ark. Roscrea was beaten here, but put up a win in his first appearance in Sydney m a three-year-old handicap last Saturday. Merry Mint was beaten into ’hira place last spring after winning a similar class of event in a weaker field a week previously at Moorefield. The horse that beat Roscrea here, Toxeuma. may be heard of again in a race like the Hawkes Bay Guineas. Standard goes to Victoria for brush steeplechase events. Most of the Absurd tribe are noted for being smart sprinters. A few of them have been put to th" jumping business, and have turned out all right. Lady Cintra, Goldtown, and rtadiac all won in the Dominion, and another was Wamba, who went to Victoria. Quite a number of competitors at the Gland meeting are engaged at Dannevirke. They include Rangi Sarto, Kojal Game, Kalos, Gaze, Locarno, mid others. • ttWV G- Stead’s youngsters in R. Hatch's charge at Awapuni have been sent to Sydney to W. Donovan. i"2 e x£ lma ™ a took half a dozen horses altogether. The Benheim-owned Tea Rose was shipped, and may be raced at the association meetings around Sydney. AUCKLAND TOPICS. By Digger. occa9ioDal rain, the tracks at -Ellerslie remain in a fairly heavy state, and little fast work has been recorded’ so. tar, although quite a number of horses are doing working gallops regularly with a view to being taken south to Marton and Wanganui. The local two-year-olds are backward, and on what has so far been seen of them they are not a good lot. Sir Russell and Avoncourt have been x running along together, with the former showing up best. Avoncourt is, however, a bad track worker, but her condition is good for this time of the year, and she may pay the expenses of the trip to H anganui, at which place she will have her first outing this season. Sir Russell is a well-conditioned horse, and he will be as fit as any other miaden when events tor this class are being decided at Avondale next month. Potoanui, Importer, Pompeius. and Yum t urn have been schooled over the steeplechase fences during the past week, and all have given satisfaction. Potoanui looks like making a good ’chaser, as he has taken to the game with great aptitude, and has plenty of speed. Importer showed himself a good hunter during the winter, and now being a safe jumper with firstclass condition he should do better still in the spring. Pompeius was an erratic horse on the flat, and gave some unruly displays at the barrier. Latterly he has jumped the big fences well, and. as he is a fast horse for a hunter, he will claim some northern support in his engagement in the Hunt Cup at North Taranaki on Saturday. Template continues to school fairly well, but he is not impressive, and I doubt his ability to ever be out of the ordinary. Piet, a Magpie gelding, in J. Williamson s stable, is the latest recruit to hurdling. He shaped fairly well on Thursday, and is a solid sort who might be a success with some more practice. Just at present he has a lot to learn about hurdling. L. Manson, H. Wiggins, and J. Caminick are a trio of local light-weights whose services will be in demand this season. They all have engagements at approaching meetings in the south, and will be busy as soon as the racing season is in full swing. J. Lambes has Hannibal, Phaola, and Bluespear all in good order. They' are all by Catmint, the first-named being a nice-looking gelding from Nordica. He is showing some promise, as is Phaola, ■ who has only to stand training to win further races. Bluespear is not so encouraging, and, after runing one fai,r race at Tc Rapa, he has been a failure, and may never be of much account. Beau Cavalier is being led about the course at Ellerslie, and he is wonderfully freshened up with a few days’ let up. No doubt this good winner will be again in commission at spring fixtures.

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. HAWKE’S BAY HUNT CLUB. Saturday, August 25. The Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club’s winter meeting was held in showery weather. The course was in fair order, and the attendance was fair. The totalisator handled £8231, compared with £8507 at the last winter meeting, a decrease of £276. -Results:— RIVERSLEA HUNTERS’ HURDLES, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—4 Panjalo, 9.7 (A. M'Donald), 1; 2 Chrissarto, 10.3 (M. Stokes), 2; 5 Damon, 9.7 (J. Hivelson), 3. Also started: 1 Ballyfarnon 12.5, 7 Sir Wai 10.3, 3 Pantier 9.9, 6 Birkie 9.7, 10 Middleman 9.7, 10 Lots of Fun 9.7, 8 Prima Lux 9.7, 11 Laws Road 9.7, 9 Timipouri 9.7. Won by four lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min Isec. PARK HACK HURDLES, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—s Royal Elm, 9.5 (C. M'Govern), 1; 3 Braeman, 9.12 (O. H. Wilson), 2; 7 Lieutenant Bill, 9.2 (P. Hobson), 3. Also started: 1 Handay 10.5, 2 Crishna 9.2, 4 Jen 9.0, 6 March On 9.0. Won by one length, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 58 l-ssec. OKAWA MAIDEN HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—l Lucky Light, 9.0 (F. Waddell), 1: 8 Chopin, 9.0 (B. H. Morris), 2; 3 Kinross. 9.3 (J. W. Nixon), 3. Also started: 12 Curtsey 9.8, 6 Trisogne 9.8, 13 Imperial Fame 9.8, 10 Ahalama 9.8, 5 Delude 9.8, 14 Gayform 9.8. 2 Star God 9.8, 2 Connoisseur 9.0, 14 Fairy Mark 9.8, 7 Primax 9.0, 15 Sungift 9.0, 11 Topere 9.0, 4 Charmaline 9.0, 9 Roj-al Court 9.0. Won by one length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 4 3-ssec. HUNT CUP STEEPLES, Of 125sovs. Two miles and a-half. 2—Highway, 11.3 (J. W. Nixon) .... 1 7 —Haumarire, 9.7 (A. Weaver) .... 2 9—Torch, 9.7 (P. M'Guire) 3 Also started: 1 Askari 10.8, 5 Hollycombe 10.5, 6 Bendower 9.9, 4 Tarehu 9.7, 3 Tarakete 9.7, 8 Progressor 9.7. Won by a length, with 20 lengths between second and third. Askari ran off and Tarehu and Hollycombe fell. Time, smin lOsec. ABBOTSFORD HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.—l Kaiti, 11.4 (R. Reed), 1; 5 Tresham, 10.9 (R. J. M‘Kay), 2; 9 Imperial Spark, 9.8 (F. Stokes),’3. Also started: 6 Pipsol 9.10, 7 Comical 9.3, 4 Goodsport 9.3, 2 Dreamy 9.2, 2 Morose 9.0, 3 Kilmoyler 9.0. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time. Imin 19 2-ssec. SOUTRA HUNTERS’ FLAT, of lOOsovs. One mile and a furlong.— 3 Saturn, 10.13 (Mr J. Matterson), I; 7 Belgian Queen, 10.7 (Mr W. J. Woods), 2; I Blajo, 10.7 (Mr J. Morris), 3. Also started: 2 First Prince 11.11, 4 Mountain Crag 11.5, 6 Stymie 10.9. 5 Mountain Echo 10.7, 8 Spirella 10.7. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 4 3-ssec. HORONUI HACK, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Knightlike, 9.10 (R. Reed), 1; 3 Arrow Boy, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie), 2; 4 The Mug. 9.2 (W. Mitchell), 3. .Also started: 5 Kilmezzo 10.6, 1 Abisogne 9.13, 9 Watchman 9.9, 7 Plimmerton 9.8. 10 King Quex 9.8. 10 Gay Salute 9.0, 8 Keen 9.6, 12 Tom Byrne 9.6, 6 Nightwitch 9.2, 13 High Court 9.0, 11 Mausin 9.0. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 1 4-Jsec. METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. Third Day—Monday, August 20. The Metropolitan Trotting Club held the concluding day of its meeting on a fast track and with a good attendance. The totalisator for the day handled £49,072 10s, compared with £55,040 on the third day last year. The total for the meeting was £126,588, against £144,706 last year. Results: — MIDWINTER HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. For unhoppled trotters. One mile and a-half 11 —G. J. Barton’s Happy Rosa, 60yds bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) 1 4 —J. J. Flynn’s Kerrwood Bell, 48 (T. Wallis) 2 I—A.1 —A. E. Bussell’s Tamerlane, 84 (Owner) 3 Also started: 15 Burnie scr, 18 Brigand scr, .’ . Katute scr, 17 Young Carbine scr, 9 Nelson Boy 12yds bhd, 5 Sarsaparilla 12, 6 Louisana 24, 2 Great Change 36, 7 Proud Ata 36, 16 Nighborn 48, 3 Nelson M’Kinney 48. 12 Our Lady 60, 13 Lazarus 60, 10 Duke Bingen 96, 16 Kempton 108. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Times: 3min 24 2-ssec, 3min 25 3-ssec, 3min 22 4-ssec. LIGHTNING HANDICAP (In Saddle), Of 300sovs. 2.13 Class. One mile. 1 — D. R. Revell’s Jean "M'Elwyn, 12yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) 1 11 —G. G. Holmes’s General Bingen, scr (A. Rattray) 2 9—J. Bryce’s Native Chief, 72 (J. Messervey, jun.) 3 Also started: 4 Nantwich scr, 7 Firpo ser, 8 Darknite scr, 12 Marvin Mac scr, 10 Pan Yan scr, 5 Bessie Logan 12yds bhd, 3 Double Event 12, 2 Brentloc 24, 6 Bonny Logan 48. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Times: 2min II 2-ssec, 2min 13sec, 2min 7 l-sscc. NATIONAL CUP. Of lOOOsovs. 4.27 Class. Two miles. 2— G. S. Simpson’s Peter Bingen, scr (J. J. Kennerley) 1 I— M. J. Moodabe’s Jewel Pointer, 36 (J. S. Shaw) 2 6 —C. E. Lindsay’s Talaro, 12 (M. Holmes) 3 ll— A. Hendricksen’s Cardinal Logan, 12 (Owner) .. 4 Also started: 4 Daphne De Oro scr, 16 Acron scr, 5 Taurekareka scr, 12 Concliff scr, 13 Machine Gun 12yds bhd, 14 Loganwood 12, 7 Native Chief. 24, 8 Kohara 24, 9 Peterwah 24, 17 Dalnahine 24, 10 Imprint 36, 15 Waitaki Girl 36. Won by three lengths, with a neck between second and third. Cardinal Logan was close up fourth. Times: 4min 25sec. 4min 22 l-ssec, 4min 22 l-sse, 4min 24 ; 2-ssec - '

FEDERAL HANDICAP, '■ Of 35 060V9. One mile and a-quarter. 2— W. F. Magson’s Talent, 36yds bhd 12 T. C. Butcher’s Wharepiana, 24 r> w t t Edwards) 2 16 —K. T. Ledingham’s Lady Embrace, scr (H. Gaskill) 3 Also started: 15 Lochree scr, 8 Great borm scr and Lady Matchlight 12yds bhd (bracketed), 9 Haunui scr and Succession ,7 (bracketed), 6 Golden Bubbles scr, 14 Some Wilkes scr, 10 Shadowland scr, !J R lr £ et , Mornil h? 12, 1 Free Advice tt’ Brutus 12, 4 Hector’s Own 12 17 Hue Coronado 12. 7 Great Actress 12, 3 \ esuvius 24, 5 Jolly Pet 24. Mon by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Times, 2min 4o 2-ssec, 2min 46 3-ssec, 2min 49 3-sscc. HEATHCOTE HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Two miles. 3 — *1- A- Mitchell’s Loch Moigh, 36vds bhd (W. Hughes) 1 I—M. J. Woodabe’s Western King, 60 (J. S. Shaw)o 6 — T. Cochrane’s Huon Denver, 48 ’ (V. Alborn) 3 Also started: 10 Avenger scr, 11 Bing S( i r ,- , 7 Rebel Rcr > I 6 Jolb’ Chimes 12yds bhd ’ 4 Macaranda 12, 11 William the Great 24, 15 Parkwood 36, 13 Billy Sea 36, 5 Trimmer 36. 14 Glenelg 36, 2 Jackie Audubon 48, 9 Pluto 60, 8 Harold Thorpe 60. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Times, 4min 29sec, 4min 27 l-ssec, 4min 28 3-ssec. ADDINGTON HANDICAP. Of 500sovs. For unhoppled trotters. Two miles. 2 A. E. Bussell’s b g Tamerlane, scr „ , „ , . (Owner) 1 ‘ —A. Souths Bonny Spec, 36yds bhd . (R. Townley) 2 o— J. Bryce’s Money Spider, 96 (A. Bryce) 3 Also started: 3 Sister Beatrice 72yds bhd, 4 Young Blake 84, 1 Native Star 84, 6 Peter Swift 96. Won by half a length, with 10 lengths between second and third. Tinies. 4min 34sec, 4min 31 l-ssec, 4min 28 3-ssec. ISLINGTON HANDICAP. Of 400sovs. Two miles. I—B.1 —B. Grice’s Kingcraft, 24yds bhd „ „ (D. Withers) 1 —-K- Grants Mate o’ Mine, scr „ . (M. B. Edwards) 2 B—C.8 —C. M. Olliver’s Orphan, 12yds bhd (W. Warren) 3 Also started: 4 Bankhead scr, 3 Neerson 12, bracketed with Mate o’ Mine, 12. 11 Firpo scr, 9 Kerrwood Bell scr, 2 Baynut scr, 12 Mac Dillon scr, 15 Roval Oak scr, 14 Some Wilkes scr, 13 Sadie Huon scr, 5 Eugene De Oro 12vds bhd. 6 Harvest Child 24, 7 Genuine 24, 10 Kotuku Jack 36 ■Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Times, 4mm 28 4-ssec, 4min 31 l-ssec, 4m in 30 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 450sovs. Class 2.44. One mile and a-quarter. 4— C. E. Lindsay’s Talaro, scr „ (M Holmes) 1 o —M. J. Moodabe’s Jewel Pointer, 36yds bhd (J. S. Shaw) .. .. 2 7 — T. B. Louisson’s Imprint, scr (F. Berkett) 3 Also started: 5 St. Maura scr, 11 Machine Gun scr, 10 Epigram scr, 1 Great Hope 12yds bhd and Terrence Dillon 24 bracketed, 6 Acron 12 and Great Bingen 36 bracketed, 4 Bonny Logan 24, 9 Prince Pointer 24, 8 Jack Potts 24. Won by three-quarters of a length with half a length between second and third. Times, 2mm 43 3-ssec, 2min 40 4-ssec, 2min 44sec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. ROSCREA’S GOOD TRACK WORK. SYDNEY, August 24. New Zealand horses continue to do well on the tracks. Roscrea did an excellent seven furlongs on the tan in Imin 29Jsec. Arikiwai, who is another member of F. D. Jones’s team, went with Roscrea smartly. The New Zealanders In the Shade and Prince Humphrey did a strong mile in Imin 47sec. ROSEHILL MEETING. . SYDNEY, August 26. I be following are the results of the Rosehill races:— Dundas Handicap. Seven furlongs.— First division: Reonui, 8.10, 1; Raasay, 8.4, 2; Rions Cup, 8.11, 3. Twelve started, including First Acre, who finished last. Won by a half a length. Time, Imin 253 sec. August Handicap. One mile and three furlongs—Bacchus, 9.6, 1; Prince Colugo, ?tt’ 2 \ R<ben Hall, 8.6, 3. Eight started. Won by a neck, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 22sec. Three and Four-year-old. Handicap. Six furlongs.—First division: Eugia, 8.0, 1; Figure, 8.6, 2; Perception, 8.0, 3. Sixteen. started. 'Won by half a length. Time, Imin 14sec. WILLIAMSTOWN STEEPLECHASE. MELBOURNE, August-25. Williamstown Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Struthblith, 10.10, 1; Drinkstone. 9.0, 2. Seven started, and only two finished. Won by 10 lengths. Time, 4min 44sec. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. MARTON JOCKEY CLUB WEIGHTS. Trial Plate. Five furlongs.—Star Girl, Upoko, Dermod, Mauriaera, Cashier, War Zone, Black Maire, Skypoint, Merxcis, Balloon, Dry Area, Flying Binge, Tangerine, Golden Shadow, Seamstress, Oga, Whakaari, Pegeen. Foreign. Fancy, Mangaharei, Kilorell—War filly, Lethol, Arkansas, Kauwainga, Marica, Rillet, Otauru Lass, The Verderer, Cold -Air, Grattan, Inflame, Whakaroa, Brox, Mona Vale, Miralma, Pauleen Poto all 8.10. Rata Hack Hurdles. One mile and ahalf.—Cohesion 11.2, Ballyfarnon 10.12, Gala Day 10.8, Sir Moment 10.6, Polyphemus 10,5, San Fera, Diana’s Lad 10.1, Olympic, Star Shell 9.13, Beaumont, Waltzer .9.11, Kilia 9.5, Hangawera 9.3, Bed Bank, Pantagruel 9.2, Chrissartd,

Kuby Ring, Kempsey. Chryria, Adrose. Guadalquiver, March On, Lieutenant Bill Spring Hack Cup. Seven furlongs.— Catkin. 9.0, Pangolin 8.13, Lady’s Boy, Singleton 8.12, Discourse 8.10, Gold Cure, I . au, xr ? 1 - 8 ’ Teri 8.6, Moorgas, Vigilance 8.2, Kilmezzo, Otain, Holus Bolus 8.1, Lucy Rose 7.13, Pale Star, Abisogne, Flying Shot 7.9, Miss Mercia, Taurimu 7.8, Gold Bag, Tanagra 7.5, Monsogne, Taka lama, Kindle 7.2, Sovena, Shining Star, Veronese, Gas Napper, Connoiseur, Rash. Whakaari 7.0. Marton Cup. One mile and a-quarter. —Nukumai 9.3, Valkon 8.9, Bisox 8 3 Vivo 7.11, Polonett 7.10, Queen Arch 7.9, Royal Mint, Shining Armour 7.8. Horomea 7.7, Princess Ronnie 7.6, Kilmiss Orazone 7.4, Te Koroke, Wanderlust, Captain Gazeley, Auriculus, Brigadier Bill Nucleus, Our Jack 7.0. Hunt Cup Steeplechase. Two miles and a-balf.—Master Arch 10.9. Mataipuke 9.13, Stymie 9.11, Haeremai 9.9, Opoupaea, Red Spider, Bitola, The Don, Risk. Terehu Bonus, Chryria, Birkie, Trouble, Miss Lama, Gaudelquiver, Scrap Iron, Del Sarto, Excelsior, Lady Dolwill 9.7. Electric Hack Handicap. Six furlongs. —Callanmore 9.0, Lucy Rose 8.6, Abisogne, Moutoa Treasury 8.4, Knightlike, Court Jester 8.2, Miss Mercia 8.1, Gold Bag, Tanagra 7.13, Monsogne 7.11, High Faintin’ 7.9, Rash 7.7, Upoko, Foreign Fancy, Air Force, Yawl, Green Acre. Terenioana, Tangerim. Seamstress, Whakaari, Lethol, Rillet, Grattan, Understudy 7.5. Railway Handicap. Six furlongs.— Kiosk 9.8, King Lu 9.2, Star Stranger 8.12, Valkon 8.8, Dobbin, Tea Time 8.2, Stag Hunter 7.13, Ruffles 7.12, Miss Pat 7.10, Keddar, Oration, Blimp 7.7. Pangolin. Lady’s Boy 7.5, Archeen 7.4, The Immigrant. Town Bird 7.2. Saggitarius 7.1. Auriculus, Taku Tama 7.0. Tutanenui Hack Handicap. One mile and 137 yards.—Limosa 9.6, Discourse 9.5, Kawhakina 9.1, Maui 8.9, Pale Star 8.5, Vigilance 8.3, Court Jester, Flying Shot 8.2, Kilburn 7.12, Lieutenant Bill 7.10, Star God, Kindle 7.9, Wet Paint, Vexatious 7.8, Metellus, Shining Armour, Roburant, Mount Shannon, Calitha 7.7. DANNEVIRKE RACING CLUB ACCEPTANCES. Glengarry Hurdles. One mile and abalf.—Cohesion 11.8, Ballyfainon 11.5, Beaumont ]0.3, Kalia 9.13, Chrissarto, Essential 9.3. Royal Elm 9.2, Chrishna, Lieutenant Bill. Dempsey 9.1, March On, 'Jackaroo, Birkback 9.0. Tiritu Maiden Stakes. Five furlongs. - -Gambler, Skypoint. Terenioana, Roburant, Painting, Lady Alophen, Delud?, Marcia. Whakari, Sunny Mint, Atholspear, The Foot, Sun Gift, Kinross, Sam buar, Verontse, Adrobe, Charmaline, Merry Mixture. President’s Handicap (open). . Six furlongs.—Arrow Lad 10.11, Miss Pat 10.0, Lin Arlington 9.10, Dreamy 9.6, Good Sport 9.5, Starboard Light, Moepai 9.0. Umutaoroa Hack Handicap. Six fur longs.—Kalos 10.11, Dreamy, Moorgas 10.0 Tenagra 9.13. Abissogne 9.9. Goldbag 9.8. Takat-ima, Plimmerton 9.6, Kindle 9.3, Grey Mist, Air Force 9.1, Highcourt, Hine Hohoro, Arroiv Boy, Fair One, Humorist Gay Salute, Charmaline 9.0. Neagle Handicap (open). One mile and a-half.—Royal Game 9.12, Imperial Spark 9.11, Atareria 9.10, Shining Armour 9.9. Comical 9.8, Princess Ronnie 9.6, No Favours 9.5, Othon 9.1, Mountain Craig, Braeman 9.0. Dannevirke Hack Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Handy 10.13, Peneus 10.1. Comedy Prince 9.10, Master Arch 9.4, Sir Wai 9.3, Stymie, Captain Wai, Padriagh, Scrap Iron, Haumariri, Birkbeck 9.0. Ruahine Handican (onen). Seven furImgs.—Tresham 10.8, Royal Game 10.3, Beaumont 10.5. Handy 10.3. Braeman 9.13, Othon 9.6, Lieutenant Bill 9.5, Royal Elm 9.3, Crishna 9.2, March On, Jackaroo -9.0. Harris Hack Handicap. One mile. — Court Jester 9.13, P.de Star 9.12, Grand National 9.4, Kindle 9.3. Royal Elm 9.4 Mount Shannon, Wet Winter, Full Mark, Piripono 9.0. DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB ACCEPTANCES. Ashcott Hunters’ Hurdles. One mile and a-half.—Ballyfarnor. 11.11, Homemade 10.9, Kilia 10.5, Sir Wai 9.11, Panther 9.10, Birkie, Guadalquiver 9.6, American Pillar 9.3, Ponjola 9.2. Middleman, Timipouri, Laws Road, Primulax 9.0. Oringi Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half. —Cohesion 11.9, Ballyfarnon 11.5, Beaumont 10.5, Handy 10.3, Braeman 9.13, Othon 9.6, Lieutenant Bill 9.5, Royal Elm 9.3. Crishna 9.2. March On, Jackaroo 9.0. Novice Stakes. Five furlongs.— Gambler, Skypoint, Sandburr. Roburant, Valuator, Golden Shadow, Lady Aloophen, Delude, Whakari. Painting, Sunny Mint, Fair One. Jiu Jazz, Merry Mixture, Bisrank, Veronese. Terimoana, Adrose, Athol Spear, The Foot, Sun Gift. Dannevirke Hunt Club Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Rangi Sarto 11.13, Highway 10.13, Hollycombe 10.1, Master Arch 10.0. Sir Wai 9.13, Birkie, Mountain Crag 9.9, Captain Wai, Beau Regal. Stymie 9.7, Mataipuke 9.4, Scornful 9.3, Risk 9.2, Tarakete. Birkbeck, Terehu, Padriagh, Del Sarto, Scrap Iron, Harunariri, Tepai 9.0. Rakaiatai Handicap. One mile.— Royal Game 10.3. Beaumont 10.2, Peneus, Rouex 9.13, Shining Armour 9.10, Comical, Polonett, Wanderlust 9.9, Miss Pat, Princess Ronnie 9.8, Lin Arlington 9.4, Othon 9.2, Good Sport, Morose, Gard■ant, Our Jack, Moepai 9.0. Kahahukura Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—Kalos 10.13, Dreamy 10.2, Tanagra 10.1, Plimmerton, Takutama 9.8, Kindle 9.5, Grey Mist, Air Force 9.3, Arrow Boy, Hinehohoro, Wet Winter, Veronese, Fair One, Delude, Seamstress, Athol Spear, Merry Mixture 9.0. Akitio Ladies’ Bracelet. One mile and a-quarter.—Locarno 11.13, Mountain Crag 11.5, Red Bank, Saturn 10.13, Guadalquiver 10.12, Primulax, Belgian Queen, Humorist 10.7. Kaitoke Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Kilmezzo 10.4, Dreamy 10.3, Court Jester 10.2, Pale Star 10.1, Abisogne, Grand National 9.12. Royal Elm 9.7, Kindle, Air Force, Whakaari, Full Mark, Roburant; Piripono, Hinehohoro 9.0.

TARANAKI HUNT CLUB ACCEPTANCES. Lepperton Hurdles. One mile and ahalt—Bay Dighton 10.3, Blago 9.7, Inahman 9.3, Michael Shimose 9.0, Pikimai 9.0, Chyrria 9.0, Harrowgate 9.0. Opunake Scurry. All B.o—Lanore, Buster Cut, Finey, Our N-ar.ey, Tangerim, Potency, Calapat, Teresa Bell, Calamine, y . Quex, Bisogne—Campfire mare, by Boundary—Tamatere, Pompeius, Rillet, Edulof Safa, Miss Pakake, Flying Binge. Hunters’ Maiden Steeplechase. Two miles. Waitanehau 10.7, Huirangi Girl 10.4, Hats Off 10.2. Trouble 10.2, Liberal Lady 10.0, Nimblefoot 10.0, Hilton 10 0 Vitality 10.0, Excelsior 10.0, Flying Fran 10.0. Passport 10.0. Waihi Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Flying Shot 9.0, Miss Mercia 8.13. Iroilus 8.12, Gasnapper 8.4, Kaha. Greenacre 8.2, Whisogne 8.2, Tekarere 'B.O. Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase. Two miles and a-half.—Haeremai 10.7, Pom--10-5, Waitaunaha 10.5, Inahman 102, Huirangi Girl 10.2, Trouble 10.0, 10 0 31 Lady lO ’° J Passport 10 -°> Hil ton Stratford Handicap. Six furlongs.— le Monanui 8,0, Partaga 8.2 Vivo 712 Hoariri 7.11, Horomea 7.11, Anolo 7.10.’ Monaghan 7.10, Oration 7.8, Mint Leaf Hoya! Mint 7.7. Manly 7.6, March II 7.2, Sagittarius 7.2, Paul Lucerne 7.0, Captain Gazeley 7.0, Sea Star 7.0. Hunters’ Flat Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Bay Dighton 11.8, Waituuuha .10.7, Blajo 10.6. Hlaeremai 10.0, x’? ?®’o- Michael Shiniose 10.0, Razor a? V‘ ylne , Fran 10 -°’ Quarrelsome Kitty 10.0, Patrolet 10.0. Urenui Handicap. Six furlongs.— Denier 8.6, Onward 8.6. Miss Mercia 7.12, Flying Shot 7.11, Te Atiawa 7.10, Argue 7.10, Monsogne 7.7, Yawl 7.2. Green Acre Zw tangerim 7.0, Merxius 7.0, Bisogne filly i.O, Boundary 7.0, Tekarere 7.0.

OTAGO HUNT CLUB ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been received for the Otago Hunt Club’s races on Saturday, September 1:— HUNTERS’ HURDLES, Ot 12osovs. One mile and a-half.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CLUB NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP, Of 3000sovs. Class 4.26. Two miles. Daphne De Oro, Queen’s Own, Talaro, Logan Chief, Black Admiral, Prince Pointer, Waitaki Girl, Jack Potts, Cardinal Logan, Ahuriri, Peter Bingen, Great Bingen, Acron, Loganwood, Peterwah, Machine Gun, Padlock, Kohara, Imprint, Dalnahine, Terence Dillon, and Jewel Pointer. NEW ZEALAND CUP NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have beep received for the NEW ZEALAND CUP, Of 2000sovs. Two miles. Benanee, Lady Desmond, Rapier, Tresham, Set Sail, Lucy Locket, Pink Note, Shining Star, Oratrix, David Garrick, Mystum, Discourse, Beaumont, Black Mint, Battlement, Vaward, lawn Bank, Beacon Light, Kilmoyler, Overdrawn, Star Stranger, Arkansas, Hoylake. Battle Colours, Tidal, Nukumai, Footfall, Haze, Philippic. Beau Geste,. Limosa, Desert Glow. Prodice, Keddar, Front Rank,

Count Cavour, Bisox. Kilmiss, Pale Star, Clarendon, Rotor, Countersign, Colonel Crawford. Shining Armour, Taboo, Crown Area. F l imp. Pangolin, Sarnia. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB NOMINATIONS. Improvers’ Handicap (harness), of 125 sovs; in hopples, trotters. Class 3.50. One mile and a-half. —Nancy Bingen, Huia Son, Golden Spray, Bonita, Merrijigs, Eva Beta, New Metford, Accumulator, Myrtle Dillon, Our Lorna, Sandy Wilkes, Greywood, Spencer, St. Petrox, Blue and Gold. Henry Tracey. Scuttle, Carlo, Alton Brook, Great Barton, Golden Girl, Arolianui, White Lupin, Moving Pointer, Tod Bingen, Welcome Whispers, Brandean, Bosie Nelson. Belfast Handicap (in harness), of 135sovs. Class 3.40. One mile and a-hal£. ■—Glendore, Bolls, Sunfish, Chef, Awaiti, Linkman, Blue Star, Pet Locanda, Audubon Mac, Logan Princess, Warreaore, Peter Daunt. Lindberg, Kangaloon, *¥oung Bingen, Golden Author, Plain George. Baron Bingen, John Gilbert, Du Maurier, Becky Mine, Brown Logan, Bridget Pointer, Sonoma Child, Beverley Audubon. Arikotoa, Spinster, Dilnon, Lock Neigh, Loco, Florrie Pointer, Bingen Patch, Al Uriel d’Oro, Guide Rangi, Brown Admiral, Harold Lee, Little Author. Dan Logan, Bonny Prince, Marlindo, Kiowa. Nahara, Monwe, Kelbum, Ecstacy. Burwood Handicap (in harness), of SGOsovs. Class 4.40. Two miles. —Biocole, Countryman, Vesuvius, Bing Boy, Diamond Child, Sarella, Tamerlane, Evelyn Locanda, Maxegin, Jolly Chimes, Harvest Child, Rebel, Genuine, Baynut, Kotuku J ack. Billj' Sea, Ariki, Okoura, Firpo, Mate o’ Mine, Neerson, Shine Soon. Matagouri, Avenger, Shadowland, Fight Ever, Golden Bubbles. Seaview Handicap (harness), of 130sovs. Class 2.55. One mile and a-quarter.—Vikota, Nyallo, Dick Logan, Audience, Direct Tod, Baynut, Pinevale Ariki. Sylvie Logan. Delightful, Mercury Mac Dillon, Real Light, Invader, Aleron, Hackthorne, Golden Bubbles. Autumn Handicap (in harness), of IfiOsovs; in hopples, trotters. Class 4.50 Two miles.—Sea Queen, Little Johnnie, Nighborn, Count Dee, Nelson Ata. Elush e, Rose Audo, Young Carbine, Merry Bingen, Sarsaparilla, Great Amazon, Nel son Boy, Mangoutu, Marvin Junior. Wild Hebe. Dash Handicap (in harness), of 155sovs. Class 2.19. One mile.—Great Triumph. Menlo, Nyallo, High Jinks, CarOine Direct, Direct Tod. Theckla Boy, Great Form, St. Filan, Pinevale. Neerson. Mac Dillon, Auditress, Bold Bill, Doreen Dillon. Lord Bingen. Wainoni Handicap (in harness), of ISOsovs. . Class 2.50. One mile and a-quar-ter.— Roicole, Vesuvius, Bing Boy, Sahib, Granite City, Tamerlane, Darknite, Jolly Chimes, Audacious, Brutus,. Succession. Billy Sea, Trimmer, Firpo. Alate o’ Mine; Avenger. Henry Logan, Harry Audubon. Fight Ever. Electric Handicap (in saddle), of 140sovs. Class 2.19. One mile.—Great Triumph. Phil Smith. Jazaloek, Sahib High Jinks, Granite City, Sunstorm. Carbine Direct, Sonoma Star, Rebel. Theckla Boy. Great Form, Flora Golding, Laplander. Kulnine. Auguste Dillon, Lochree. Albert Logan, Hackthorne. FREE ADVICE CASE. OFFICIAL’S ACTION CRITICISED. CHRISTCHURCH. August 24. The New Brighton Trotting Club met to-day to consider the decision of the appeal judges of the New Zealand Trotting Conference on the Free Advice case. This decision, in effect, reversed the first decision of the club. The club to-day passed the following resolution:— “ That the New Brighton Trotting Club lodges with the New Zealand Trotting Association its emphatic protest against the action of the secretary of the Trotting Association in attempting to defeat the course of justice in approaching the appeal judges by laying before them a circular unfairly dealing with the case, and embodying suggestions for the course of action for the appeal judges in the free Advice case.” The reference in the motion to a circular was to a long memorandum from the secretary purporting to review the facts of the case, which has been a very involved one. BOOKMAKER CONVICTED. FINE OF £5O IMPOSED. HAWERA. August 25. Patrick O'Connor, a billiard saloon keeper, pleaded guilty in the Manaia Court yesterday to a charge of keeping a common gaming house. The police said the documents seized showed tlmt defendant took £2OO in bets during Christchurch race week, but counsel submitted that the real amount was disguised, and the defendant was operating only in a small way. The magistrate (Mr R. W. Tate) said lie would take into account the action of defendant in making a full confession. He inflicted a fine of £5O. CORE TROTTING CLUB. The president (Mr V’. M'Goldrick) presided over a fair attendance at the annual meting of the Gore Trotting Club on Wednesday evening. The annual report and balance sheet (already published) were submitted for adoption. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet the chairman stated that it was pleasing to note that the club had experienced another very successful year, despite the amount paid out in the way of Government taxation, •which amounted to £1503, or practically fls much as the club had given in stakes. The nominations and acceptances for the annual fixture had been quite satisfactory. The club’s membership had also shown a substantial increase, indicating that the club and the sport had a strong following in the district. The stakes had been slightly increased, and an additional expense had been incurred in one or two other directions, so that the profit of £419 for the year -was a matter for congratulation. Mr T. ’A. Fleming seconded the motion, which was carried.

The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mr T. A. Fleming; vice-presidents, Messrs E. A. Pigeon and W. H. Adamson; committee, Messrs W. L. M‘Goldrick, J C. Ray, A. H. Inder, G. J. Williamson, J. J. Reynolds, and J Brown; auditor, Mr W. D. Shelton.' A. vote of thanks was passed to the retiring president, who thanked the committee for its loyal support during his term of office. Mr J. C Ray moved that it be a recommendation to the committee to consider the advisability of further tightening the classes in the Gore Trotting Club Handicap and the Mile Handicap. He also moved that the question of admitting ladies free to the club’s annual fixture should be considered by the committee. A recommendation was moved by Mr E,. A. Pigeon that a trophj- to the value of £25 be given for the Gore Trotting Chib Handicap, the trophy to be in addition to the stake money.

st lb st Ih Goldtown 9 12 Armchair 9 0 Unitali 9 7 Caramba 9 0 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP Of llOsox s. Five furlongs. Marjoram 9 o Rozacre 8 0 Meadow Rotorex 8 0 Lark 8 11 Broadfield 8 0 Despot 8 11 Win Abbey 8 0 Battle On Watch 8 0 Screen 8 2 Wine Tray 8 0 Tembroney 8 o Meitui 8 0 Jimmy Miss Joycie 8 0 Trigger . . 8 0 OTAGO HUNT CLUB STEEPLE CHASE, Of luOsovs Two miles and a-half. Lochella 12 9 Romance 10 Ranui 12 1 RamanaCassells 11 6 whiri 10 0 Nylotis .. 10 6 Tycho 10 0 Message Koremata 10 0 Boy .. .. 10 o JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP Of 130sovs One mile. Taboo 9 3 Eaton Bells 13 Battlement 8 11 Miss Winkie 12 Overdrawn 8 3 Ronaki 7 7 Pink Terrace 8 0 WINGATUI TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, Of 120sov s. One mile and a-ha If. Prince St. Lot scr Bingen scr Doncliff scr Erin’s Chance scr yds bhd. W lima Sunspot 24 ’ Dillon scr Chiming Cytheria scr King .. 48 Dolly Dan Huon 48 Chimes scr Gold Chimes yo Chiming Lass scr Maiwhareti 44 Celestial scr BROOKVILLE STEELECHASE. Of 125sovs. About two miles. st lb st lb Tuki .. .. 12 13 Cassells 10 7 Jovial .. .. 11 13 Royal Wink 10 G Ranui .. .. 11 3 Nylotis 9 7 Thistlecrown 10 11 Koremata 9 0 HUNTERS’ FLAT, Of 125sovs. One mile and a-quarter. King Sol .. 12 J Armchair .. 9 12 Pink Rose 11 9 Galway 9 9 Goldtown 10 9 Umtali 9 8 Incursio 9 13 Caramba .. 9 7 Exide .. .. 9 12 Whiffler .. 9 7 VAUXHALL HANDICAP, Of 115sovs. Six furlongs. Marjoram 9 0 All Smiles 7 *7 Narrative 8 10 Killorna 7 7 Silver Paper 8 9 Salmo Salar 7 7 Meadow Lari 8 Radiant Despot 8 ,) Knight 7 7 Battlemaid 8 4 Thurlow Y 7 Little Queen 8 2 Colonel Phaster 7 9 Crawford 7 7