TROTTING.

Otago Witness, Issue 3958, 21 January 1930, Page 53

TROTTING.

FIXTURES. January 25.—Wellington. January 25.—Te Arolia. January 30, February I.—Forburv Park February B.—N.Z. Metropolitan. ' February 15.—Wellington. February 22.—Kaikoura. February 22, 24.—Otahuhu. » March I.—Waikato. March 5, 6.—lnvercargill. March B.—Timaru. March 12.— Manawatu. March 15.—New Brighton. March 19.—Wyndham.March 22.—Wellington. March 24.—South Otago. TRACK TALK. By Adonis. THE DUNEDIN CUP. In the list of winners of the Dunedin Cup are found the names of horses who were regarded as champions in their day, prominent among them being that super horse Great Bingen, who led the 1924 field home. Away back in 1912 Dillon Bell, driven by the late Manny Edwards, won in 4.35, figures that stood Until 1922. when Tatsy Ddlon. driven by J. McLennan, touched 4.32 3-5. Two seasons later Great Bingen chipped this to 4.31 2-5. which was bettered by Logan Chief, who stepped 4.29 1-5 the following season (1925), and that record still stands. With the fine field engaged next week, however, and providing the track is in good order, new figures will probably be set. Mr Fogg appears to have made a good job of the adjustments lor next wees, s contest, but as several of the horses engaged will be racing on Saturday at Wellington, and some of them may incur a penalty, the time is not opportune to discuss them in detail. Suffice it to say that in the meantime the favourites are Wrackler, Author Jinks, and Koi L’or. THE GOLD CUP. The M ellington Trotting Club's meetings are steadily growing in importance, and patrons of Hutt Park now sec some of the Dominion’s smartest performers under silk. This will certainly be the case on Saturday in the Gold Cup and the Despatch Handicap, the fields for which inchide several of the best pacers in commission. Ever since the handicaps were declared M rackler lias been a very

sound favourite, and with the brilliant performances of the Wrack pacer at Auckland fresh in mind it is hard to look past him for the winner. Of those on the limit Concbft looks the best. The handsome Australian pacer followed Machine Gun a U \ C i * n Handicap at the Auckland Cup meeting and won impressively over 10 furlongs on the concluding day. Still, it cannot be overlooked that Cundiff has been more or less a disappointment. Alongside of \) raekler on 12yds are two brilliant horses in Dilworth and Dundas Boy, and h they are at their best on the day thev vmll be with the leaders when the whips are out. On 24yds are Quality anil Roi Lor and the latter looks the most likely to force Wrackler to step inside his hamheap. Of those further back. Rader i , s tbc ,- bi »gest appeal, and the il.il Zolock gelding will be going on when some of the others might be feeling the T ,l . c ’. Sslll e It should be a fine contest, in which W rackler, Roi Lor, and Padlock might fight out the finish. TRACING OF PEDIGREES. As all persons interested in the pedigrees of trotting horses are aware the maternal ancestries of the two most important progenitors of recent years. Peter c oo-' ’* eat ' " as au thentieally by Grand C-.BV), run speedily to "said' to be” and ' untraced ’ crosses Isays the Horse Rc/'s a matter of fact, the only tlnng absolutely certain about the dam of either horse is the authenticity of the blood of her sire. Santos, dam of Peter the Great, was authentically by Grand <2.275), was certainly foaled in IBb/, and bred by S. A. Browne, of Kalamazoo, -Michigan. But her dam, a mare known first as Lady Dunean ami then renamed Shadow, for 30 years past has been the subject of prolonged and intricate investigation, of which the results have occupied . unlimited space in the turf press—with the final outcome that to-day we know not a whit more about her that is authentic and beyond dispute than we did when S. A. Browne first put her to bleeding ami had her pedigree (a vague and unvelified one) inserted in his catalogues, and later on in the Trotting Register. Lillian Wilkes (2.175). the dam °? Axworthy. was authentically by Guy M ilkes (2.15.}). was certainly foaled in 1886, and bred by M illiam Corbitt, of San Mateo, California. But her dam. a nun e known as 1-lora Langford, has been under investigation for over 40 years, anil to-day we know not a whit more about her that is authentic anil beyond dispute than we did when William Corbitt first put her to breeding and had her pedigree (a vague and unverified one) inserted in, his catalogues and later on in the Trotting Register. As Guy Axworthy ranks to-day as the greatest extreme speed progenitor in the history of the standard breed, the shortness of his maternal pedigree disturbs many horsemen who consider that so transcendent a stallion should have an ancestry in keeping- with his accomplishments. M hen the breed was young such discrepancies were often repaired by first aid —that is to say. lame facts were pieced out by pleasing fancies, and illustrious, or at least honourable, ancestors, supplied by easy fabrications. Ihe advent of John H. 'Wallace, however, changed all that. His American Trotting Register had the immediate effect of a threshing out of the facts from the fictions and the relegation of the latter to the scrap-heap. This process was attended by outcries, battles, and blood-spilling, for the owners of horses with bogus blood lines resisted with all their might the lopping off of the fancy crosses which looked so well on paper, ami for whicli t-hey also in many cases had paid well. In fact, at one time the trotting horse breeding world was almost rent in twain by the conflict. Prominent breeders and owners threatened Mr Wallace with not only the loss of his register and his reputation. but forced their way into his office and intimated that bodily violence would be his portion. A rival to his great publication, called the Breeders' Trotting Stud Book, was even established and the first volume published, a considerable number of very prominent breeders getting behind it in the determination to " put Wallace out of business.” But the only result was the greater glory of Wallace and his works and their own utter discomfiture. Tn the end they were obliged to crawl back, as it were, with their tails between their legs, ami humbly send in their pedigrees to him for registration in or rejection from his own publications as he saw fit.

In those days Mr Wallace personally conducted all pedigree investigations of moment, for the breed was yet in its swaddling clothes, the motor car was far in the future, almost every man in America was interested in harness horses lor business or pleasure, and co-operation was instant; while, in addition, the number of 2.30 trotters and standard-bred animals in the country was only a small fraction of what later on it came to be. IN SADDLE AND SULKY. Acceptances for the Forbury Park meeting are due on Friday. Wrackeen looks certain to be further back in the handicaps very soon. Tamahine is a very consistent trotter who looks well placed at Wellington. The record for the Dunedin Cup is the 4.29 1-5 that Logan Chief set in 1925. Dipnoi will win another trotters’ race "hen he carries his speed on a level gait. Xgingongingo will be one of the shortestpriced favourites at Wellington on Saturday. Mac Locanda lias a long way to go before he will be as good as his brother, Loeanda Mae. Silverwood, one of P. B. Berry's team, carries every indication of developing into an early winner. A change of stables has not yet resulted in a change of manners as far as Bing Boy is concerned. It is no crime to have a hobby, and the ownership of a good horse cannot be called a bad hobby.

Auditress has disappointed the stable more than once, ami apparently she leaves her best gait on the track.

Tifa, who is on 3.44 in th« Vauxhall Handicap at Forbury Park, won in 3.39 at the Ashburton summer meeting. . More races are lost through lack of judgment on the part of horsemen thau through lack of speed in their mounts. ‘ Arikitoa still requires smartening up at the barrier, and that is why he does not at present appeal in the tighter class sprint races. 1S a Pronounced favourite for the Gold Cup Handicap, and the brilliant H rack pacer is likely to retain that honour until the field is sent on its way.* Nelson M'Elwyn promises to strip a yery fit horse at Forbury Park next week! He has been nominated for-both saddle and harness events.

The Our Thorpe gelding Tennis has been stepping an improved gait, and is shaping like the prospective winner of a race at one of the minor meetings down south. Millie de Oro is a smart filly who may improve on her best form at Forbury I ark next week. She is a four-year-old by Rey de Oro from Mara.

According to reports from the north, Jxatute has been doing good woik for J. Bryce, but most backers will probable feel inclined to wait and see if she has dropped iier flightiness in a race.

Zepp, who is on the front of the saddla event at Waiiio on Saturday, is a likelylooking sort from A. M'Lellan's stable. He is a four-year-old grey, by Drusus from -Mother Machree.

Bonefa will only need to travel on her best gait to be troublesome in the tiolters’ events at the Wellington meeting. Distance does not trouble her, and she is coming to her best racing days. Admiral Bingen will be racing over bis best distance in the Kaitoke Handicap at Wellington on Saturday, and the public will probably give him a call over Tamahine and Writer.

It he reproduces the form he showed in the Great Northern Derby Ngingongingo will go close to winning the Grace-field Handicap at the Wellington meeting. Ho has come on a lot lately.

Providing he hits his straps more quickly than he did at Timaru, Ayrmont Chimes should race prominently at Wel-

lington on Saturday. J. Bryce should not take long to land him a winner.

The John Dillon mare Marvin Dillon, who showed good form at the Winton Jockey Club s meeting, is engaged in the saddle event at Wairio on Saturday, and looks nicely placed on the limit.

Cyone won so well at Timaru that she is sure to be one of the favourites for the Improvers’ Handicap at ’Wellington. She might find Wraekeen one of the hardest horses to beat. Silver Jack, a double-winner at the Vincent meeting. is a five-vear-old gelding by Erin's- King from a Silver Ribbon mare. He is capable of winning again on the country circuit.

Maryin Patch showed a fair turn of speed in his races at the Vincent meeting, but spoilt fair winning chances by travelling on broken gait. The Bon Patch gelding should, however, win at one of the minor meetings.

P. Gallagher, the trainer of that smart pacer Logan Hanlon, provided the winners of three of the four events for pacers and trotters at the Vincent meeting, while his representative in the fourth just missed a win by a head.

.Among the smart improvers in the Probationers’ Handicap is the Ashburtonowned Lydia, who won impressively at the Forbury Park spring meeting. From :i 3.u8 mark she should go a good race, and she is certain to be one of the favourites.

“ Another thing a man finds out after taking his wife to the races ten or twelve years in succession,” says an American exchange, " is that it really doesn't matter whether she understands the rules of l acing or not.”

The Huia Dillon pacer Hilltop, who is engaged at the Wellington meeting, showed good form at the recent Wairarapa meeting. On the second day he won in 4.39 4-5. and so must be regarded as nicely placed, on 4.41 on Saturday.

The promising young trotter Writer is engaged at both the Wellington and the Forbury Park meetings, and on recent form looks certain to gather one of the stakes attached to the events for straightout trotters.

Laracor, who finished second to Free Pointer in the Vincent Trotting Stakes, should improve on that performance. He is a four-year-old by Guy Parrish from Toddy Wilkes, and he carries the same racing jacket as Logan Hanlon. Padlock is on 4.22 in the Gold Cup Handicap, but even at that he cannot be written out. The run lie made in the Champion Handicap at Auckland to get up and dead-heat with Kohara was one of the best ever seen on the course. The smart southern pacer Erin’s For* tune is one of the favourites for the Electric Handicap on the opening day of the Forbury Park meeting, but if Krina reproduces the speed she showed at Timaru and carries it without a break she will go close to winning.

When Mac <le Oro won over a mile and a-half at Ashburton he put 3.25 1-5 against his name (approximately a 4.34 two-mile gait). He will have plenty of supporters from a 4.42 mark in the King George Handicap at the Forbury Park meeting.

At the Winton meeting Tumatakura failed by two lengths to give Erin's Fortune 36yds in the big race. They meet on the same terms again in the King Geoigo Handicap at Forbury Park next week, ami if they both go to the post the Erin’s King pacer will be the more fancied of the two.

Ambition has not had the best of luck in her races, and she will need all she can get if she is to win the Vauxhall Handicap on the opening day of the Forbury Park meeting. Good and all as she is, she will need everything in her favour to gather up White Satin, Hydro, Fifa, Standby, Sunspeck, and others. Tarndale has been doing well since Lift successful holiday campaign, and he will lie at Forbury Park next week, where he will contest the mile saddle events. At the Winton meeting lie gave Cyone 36yds and a beating, and the latter’s subsequent easy wim at Timaru points to the souths ern pacer as one who is likely to wiU again.

Tn framing his adjustments for the Southland Handicap Mr T. Fogg has resorted to the splitting of seconds, a practice that is frowned on by the New Zealand Trotting Association. With the size of the present-day fields in races of this class the placing of horses on differences of 6yds is liable to lead to confusion at the start. In this particular race, however, there is a gap of 12yds or more between all the lines except the first two. On the opening day of the Auckland meeting Tamahine, when in receipt of 36yds from Writer, finished second to Linnet the Great, while C. S. Donald's representative finished outside a place. On the second day there was 12yds less between the pair, and Writer beat Tamahine by two lengths. At Wellington the margin between them is opened up again to 36yds, and they may be found fighting out the finish. One of the best races on the Wellington card should be the Despatch Handicap, for which no fewer than 13 fiigh-elass sprinters have been paid up, including several New Zealand Cup candidates. One of those on the limit is Athalone, who has been showing fine form, and although he is not likely to be favourite there will be plenty of support for him. With Quality and Bessie Logan C. S. Donald holds a strong hand, the latter having shown at Auckland that she has lost none of her speed. Other good brackets are Imprint and Dilworth, and Concliff and Prince Pointer. On the 24yds mark are three brilliant ones in Wrackler, Dundas Boy, and Kingcraft, and if there was a guarantee that the last-named would leave with the field he would be the actual favourite. Several of those in the field are engaged in the big race, and their performances in that event may throw more light on their prospects in the spring but. horses assured of support are tackier, Dundas Boy, and Kingcraft. CANTERBURY DOINGS. I By Observer. The Bieearton tracks have been on the quiet side during the past week. A big batch of horses left for Trentham early last week, while those remaining at home were restricted for a few days to easy work, as a result of the trades being soaked by heavy rain. The next event of interest will be the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting, which will attract strong patronage from this end. The four-year-old mare Childsplay was destroyed recently. She was bred bv Sir George Clifford, being by Autumnus‘f rom Helter Skelter, by Antagonist from the ( lanranald mare Fleetfoot. From the time she went into training she showed great speed, and she was an exceptional two-year-old. She started off bv winning the MLean Stakes, while the ‘Wellesley Slakes and the Welcome Stakes followed m quick succession, each of these races being won very easily. Staghunter beat her in the Foal Stakes at Auckland, and she was not right when she ran her last race that season in the Wellington Stakes As a three-year-old she was second in the Dunedin Guineas, also in the Stewards’ Handicap at Bieearton. A year a-o she ran third in the Wellington Stakes, and on the second day won the Metropolitan Hanaicap, that was her last race as she received a knock ami developed blood poisoning. It was a bad case from the start, and though it was hoped to save Her tor the stud, it was eventually found necessary to destroy her. Hoylake was booked for a trip to Trc ntJiam, but at the last minute the plans weie changed The grey horse is all u ut " 'P'l a , P ros P«’t of the track hca ? ''’ ’.t lo? k ed as if the conditions would not suit him. As matters turned out. the going at Trentham on Saturday was quite good, though a trifle dead Hovhike may be seen in the Dunedin Cup field next month. tvVn <lUi f tO ?? as , a " acceptor for thWellington ( up. but as he was not mWoning in lushest style, F. I). Jones decided Vt th lUe n tlle ,. tr,p ' may be seen at the Dunedin meeting next month but h e does not seem to be readv to show good form at present. Bather continues to do well in his track M oik. and he is gradually getting int-w good form The present intention is to race him at the Canterbury Jockey Club'? meeting next month, also at tlm Banks Peninsula meeting early in March Provided he remains sound, he will add interest to some of the big events n fl>. autumn including the Trentham Gold winch nJ® £ WaP " ni ) Go,d C,, P- both of r- /o a - es C won last year. . • t liristmas is keeping Red Heol-ln going in useful tasks He is » hsur * customer. but a delicate constitution serious handicap. mu turion is a ge'e ’ *The° snnl l haS ' SolG Munw G mating next month ‘ to Alangam and Aberfcldv in fhn Cv i National Hurdles, and he will * aiU J ready for another \vint.er campaign rek»?ned"\^°c ed TT 8 t l dl ’ ng H . onpv «>'nb has rejoined W, (>. Hobbs’s active team ffrm. pelhng for about three months. He will winter. ICady ‘° FaCe in tlle a "tumn and fr"i°' year ‘°’ d Pharaoh, by Shambles from Palestrina, was gelded after racing at Ricearton m November, when he was -econd to I rincess Betty in the Spring work er a.H H r dlCaP ‘ has r ~d work, and he may make his i eappearance in the autumn. “Ppear

n vT be + tr . ottinK trail jers have not been able to do a great deal lately, as heavy ram made the tracks very soft The weather appears to have cleared now. ab 'K contingent from here for the Wellington Trotting Club’s meetlnK, °. n . Saturday, while Forbury Park win claim attention next week.

The trotter Young Blake has been retired, and he will end his days in North Otago. He was one of the best of our unhoppled performers, but he was on a mark from which success was difficult.

St. George is laid aside with strangles. He is a very promising prospect, and if he makes a good recovery he will go on to good class.

The three-year-old pacer Grand Canyon met with an injury while on the way home from Auckland. It will keep him in retirement for a few months.

The Wellington-owned pacer Firpo has been held on lease for some time by Mr E. R. Husband, who has won several races with the Hal Zoloek horse. He is not likely to improve, but he may get some more money in sprint races.

Merrijigs, who is now in W. T. Lowe’s stable, was favourite for the mile and a-half trotters’ race at Timaru, but he raced badly. If he settles down, he will win plenty of races, as he is a good sort. Robert Todd put up two fair performances in the unhoppled events at Timaru. He has a lot of speed, and he should do well later on.

When Royal Comrade was put in work early this season, after a good spell, he looked like going on to the best class. He won at Meth ven and also at Greymouth in the spring, while he captured the chief event at Westport on Boxing Day. He spoilt his chance at Timaru through fractiousness at the start. If he settles down to go steadily, he will be in a better class before long. Wakataua is a very smart pacer and a sound stayer. He misbehaved at the start of his race at Timaru, but he is one to keep in mind. The pacer Brixton is a good sort, who may soon be a winner. lie is very well at present. WELLINGTON NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) January 14. George Price came across on a flying trip from Sydney by the Ulimaroa this week, and returns by the Makura to-day. He visited relations and friends here, also at Palmerston North ami Wanganui. He also paid a visit to Mr G. Al. Currie’s stud at Koatanui and saw the full brother to Peacemaker and others. Peacemaker won recently at Randwick, and it is not unlikely that his full brother will cross the Tasman, as Price was greatly taken with him. Oratrix is a surprise entry for the Pahiatua Gold Cup, to be run at the end of the month. Weights are due after the first day at Foxton, and she ought to head the list.

11. R. Telford, lessee of Pharlap, has been staying with his brother at Trentham. and will be among those at the Cup meeting and the sales. At Auckland he made two purchases, securing Polyxena from J. T. Jamieson and Cynique (by Cynic), a moderate performer in the north, who is probably intended for hurdle racing in Sydney. Cynic won the Great Neither Hurdles, but he has been a failure as a sire. R. Alexander, until recently trainer for Mr J. J. Corry, will, it is reported, take up the position of private trainer to Mr Eric Riddiford. who recently returned from a trip to the Old Country. Gesture and Watch Officer both won at Trentham in the spring. The former has now won five on end. She was not engaged in the Wellington Stakes, and had Watch Officer remained here instead of going to the other side he must have taken a lot of beating. It was reported it was Mr R. Murphy, owner of Concentrate and Royal Duke, that purchased Gesture. The new owner is Mr Harold Murphy, owner of Cimabue. Mr S. O. Wood, a well-known Melbourne veterinary surgeon, came across by the Ulimaroa. Mr Wood has a veterinary hospital alongside the course at Caulfield, where 600 or 700 horses are trained, and gets plenty of practice at his profession.

It is reported that F. Davis will sever his connection with Mr T. 11. Lowry as private trainer at the conclusion of the Wellington meeting. The Hawke’s Bay owner lias not had much luck lately. Foxton trainer F. J. Carmont underwent a serious operation some time ago, and is making a slow recovery. He has half a dozen horses racing at the Foxton meeting this week, but will be unable to attend. This is the first he has missed at the coastal course for many years. Mr T. B. Dwan has purchased Lady’s Boy from Mr W. Henderson, aiid the northern performer is coming down to Trentham. where he will be trained by T. Carmont. who will train for the Wellington owner. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. VINCENT J.C. RACES. Second Day—Monday, January 13. The concluding day of the Vincent Jockey Club’s meeting at Omakau provided some good racing, but the fields were on the small side. The weather was hot and sultry, but the thunderstorm of yesterday made the track less hard and dusty than had been the case on the first day. There was another excellent attendance, the totalisator figures for the day indicating how successful the meeting was. The “ machine ” handled £4BBl for the day, compared with £4214 last year, making a total of £9382 10s for the meeting, compared with £B4ll 10s last year. Results: — LOCHELLA CUP HANDICAP. Of 60sovs and silver challenge cup. One mile and a-quarter. 1 — Mrs M. M'Cubbin’s Town Major, 9.0 (L. Degannah) 1 2— -R. Tohill’s Greencloth, 8.9 (B. Brodie) 2 4 —S. Spain’s Silver Thread. 7.0 (C. W. Brodie) 3 Also started: 3 Gay Fashion 8.5. Felony was ineligible to start, owing to the fact of being trained outside the prescribed radius. Town Major was a firm favourite, and won easily, leading with Silver Thread for nearly half a mile and going out to the front coming into the straight, followed by Greencloth. The favourite was ridden right out, and won by eight lengths from Greencloth, the third horse. Silver Thread, being three lengths away. Time, 2min 9 2-ssec. VALLEY HACK HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Six furlongs. 1— T. Baird’s Battle Maid, 8.4 7 T r • ’ o v (L. J. Cotton) 1 < —l. Crozier s Crossbow, 7.9 (A. Eastwood) 2 2— S. G. Ware’s Captivate. 8.4

r (A. Eastwood) 2 —S. G. Ware's Captivate, 8.4

(J. Andrews) 3 Also started: 4 Wig Wag 9.0, 3 Insolence 9.0, 2 Dry Area 8.3, 6 Felony 7.9.

After going half a furlong Captivate and Felony took the lead, and at the far turn were just in front of Battle Maid and Wig Wag. Coming into the straight Battle Maid moved up and came on to win by three-parts of a length from Crossbow, who just got up to beat Captivate by a nose for second money. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec.

MANUHERIKIA TROT (Harness). Of OOsovs. One mile and five furlongs. 1 — R. Jopp’s Silver Jack, 60yds bhd (P. Gallagher) 1 2— K. McKenzie’s Marvin Patch, scr (O. Reed) 2 4—-M. M'Cubbin’s Erin’s Own, 12 (J. S. Wootton) 3 Also started: 12 Black Raven scr, 3 Siipalong scr, 11 Sedate scr, 12 Waitaki Boy scr, 10 West Star scr, 6 Arvy Logan scr, 5 Knowledge scr and Box On scr (bracketed). 8 Lucky Star 24yds bhd, 9 Trevillian 60, 7 Free Pointer 84. Marvin Patch went to the front from the start, and led Lucky Star, West Star, and Silver Jack at the end of half a mile. There was little change over the second four furlongs, but rounding the far turn Marvin Patch was leading Erin’s Own and Silver Jack. Turning into the straight Silver Jack moved into second place, and beat Marvin Patch by two lengths. Erin’s Own was 10 lengths away third. Times, 3min 56sec, 4min 2 l-seec, 4min 8 3-ssec. LAUDER HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Six furlongs. 1 — W. Jones's Attract, 8.6 (R. M'Lellan) 1 4— A. Messent’s Martis, car. 7.11 (L. Moulin) 2 3 — C. White’s Nanette, 8.0 (A. East wood) 3 Also started: 5 Miss Marco 8.8 2 Meitui 7.12. From a bad start Attract and Martis got away well ahead of the other three, who were badly left. The favourite soon headed Martis and kept his lead throughout, finishing three lengths ahead of Martis, who beat Nanette by a similar margin. Time, Imin 16sec. CAMBRIAN HACK HANDICAP, Of 55sovs. Six furlongs. 2 — A. MCloy’s Stringbow, 8.2 (J. Dooley) 1 5— S. T. Spain’s Silver Thread. 7.7 (C. Brodie) 2 3— G. J. Barton’s Joybridge, 8.3 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: 1 Captain’s Gift 7.12, 4 Glass Jug 7.10. From a good start Stringbow was first away, followed by Joybridge and Cap tain's Gift. After going two furlongs Joybridge moved up and took the lead, while Captain's Gift fell back behind Silver Thread. Joybridge was first into the straight, but Stringbow came through to win by a length ami a-half. Silver Thread heading Joybridge by a head for second place. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. POOLBURN TROT. (Saddle), Of 69sovs. One mile and a-half. I—O.1 —O. Levido's Sunranes, scr (P. Gallagher) J 6 — G. Berry's Bina Logan, scr (A. F. M Gregor) 2 4 — C. J. Meade’s Knowledge, scr (W. J. Gallagher) 3

Also started: 2 Marvin Patch scr, 3 Erin's Own scr, 7 Trevillian 4Syds bhd. 5 Free Pointer 84. Sunranes got well away, and led Knowledge and Erin's Own, and for the first three furlongs Marvin Patch and Bina Logan were handy. Going past the stand the favourite drew away from the field and at the end of a mile was followed by Knowledge and Bina Logan. Sunranes had the race well in hand, winning by two lengths, while Bina Logan and Knowledge were having a great race for second money, the former getting home by two lengths. Times: 3min 42 3-ssec, 3min 43 2-ssec, 3min 43 4-ssec.

DUNSTAN HACK HANDICAP, Of 60sovs. Five furlongs. I—H.1 —H. Jones’s Attract, 9.10, inc pen (R. E. M'Lellan) 1 4 —S. G. Ware’s Captivate, 7.11

(Cooper) 2 2—C. White’s Nanette, 7.10 (A. Eastwood) 3

Also started: 6 Wig Wag 8.12. 3 Dry Area 8.1, 5 Battlescreen 7.4, 7 Crossbow 7.8, 8 Sea Gay 7.0. Dry Area was first away, with Attract and Captivate hard on his heels. The favourite took the lead entering the straight, however, and went on to win by a short head from Captivate, who came up fast on the outside. Nanette was a length away third. Time, Imin 2 3-seec. There was an inquiry in respect to an alleged crossing in front of the field by Cooper in the last race on Saturday, which was only concluded this afternoon. No action was taken owing to insufficient evidence. FOXTON RACES. First Day—Wednesday, January 15. opening of the Foxton meeting. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £14,521, compared with £17.364 for the corresponding day last year. Results:—■ POROUTAVfHAO HACK HURDLES. One mile and five furlongs.—2 Call Again, 9.2 (M. Nicol). 1; 1 Fine Acre, 11.7 (W. Bowden). 2; 3 Vinella. 10.5 (C. Robinson), 3. Also started: 5 Joke Form 9.4. 4 Four Acres 9.0, 8 March On 9.6. 7 Trilford 9.0, 6 Royal Mission 9.0. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 3sec. NOVICE STAKES. Six furlongs.—3 Easterly, 8.5 (L. J. Ellis). 1; 1 Joie de Vai, 7.7 (H. Wiggins), 2; 2 Battle Torque, 8.5 (H. Gray), 3. Also started: 7 Leonard 8.5, 5 Handsome 8.5. 4 Transact 8.5. 6 Lackaday 8.5. Won by three-quar-ters of a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec.

HIMATANGI HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—l Tenacre. 8,9 (H. Gray), 1; 4 Green Acre, car. 8.3 (R. A. Tudor), 2; 5 Tapestry, car. 7.84 (L. J. Ellis). 3. Also started: 3 Marcia 8.5. 2 Mandy 8.3, 6 Abbey Queen 7.2, 7 Wine Tray 7.0. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec.

FOXTON CUP, Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 —C. T. Keable's Blimp, 8.0 (L. J. Ellis) 1

4—Mr J. A. Symond’s Billion, 7-5

(H. Wiggins) 2 I—Mr F. H. Goodman’s Merry Mint, 8.12 (H. Gray) 3

Also started: 7 Royal Game 7.5, 2 Llanore 7.2, 6 Briar Root 7.1. 5 Balloon 7.34-, 8 Opa 7.0.

Won by three-quarters of a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time. 2min 8 4-ssec. AWAHAU HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—3 Warfille. 8.2 (B. H. Morris), 1; 1 Pahu, 8.1 (R. Reed). 2; 4 Disrank, 8.7 (H. Gray), 3. Also started: 2 Elysianor 8.8, 6 Tallow 7.11. 9 Callamint 7.11, 5 Piako 7.11, 8 Monoie 7.11, 7 Spearforin 7.11. Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec.

ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—s Moorland. 7.7 (S. Wilson), 1; 1 Hopwood, 7.13 (H. Wiggins), 2; 4 Juggle. 7.11 (K. Voitre). 3. Also started: 3 Callanmore 8.5, 2 Broad Acre car. 7.5, 6 Birkie car. 7.84. Won by half a length each way. Time. Imin 17 3-ssec. MA ROTI RI HACK SWEEPSTAKE. Six furlongs.—l Tenacre, 9.0 (H. Gray), 1; 4 Abbey Queen. 7.12, 2; 5 Jiu Jazz, 7.7 (W. Broughton). 3. Also started: 2 Kilorell 7.3, 3 Miss Gossip 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec.

HERRINGTON HANDICAP. One mile. —2 Kawhakina, 8.1 (H. Wiggins), 1; 4 Discourse, car. 7.134 (L. J. Ellis), 2; 1 Raineses, car. 8.104 (11. Gray). 3. Also started: 3 Cerf car. 7.8. 6 Pale Star 7.13. 5 Flying Shot ear. 7.11 L Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 44 4-ssee.

Second Day—Thursday, January 16. Excellent weather again prevailed for the meeting. The attendance was good, and the totalisator handled £11,315, as against £13,759 for the same day of last year. The total for the meeting was £25,836. compared with £31,159 for both days of last year. The following are the results: —

PAIKO HURDLES. One mile and five furlongs.—2 Fine Acre, 11.2 (W. Bowden), 1; 3 Four Aces, 9.24 (A. MDonald), 2; 1 Vinella, 9.24 (C. Robinson), 3. Also started: 4 Call Again 10.5. Joke Form 9.1, 6 Birkie car. 9.1, 7 Royal Mission car. 9.1. Won by a length, with a quarter of a length between second and third. Time. 3min 4sec. MOTUITI MAIDEN HANDICAP Six furlongs.—2 Evening Hero, 8.8 (T. Green), 1; 1 Battle Torque. 8.11 (H Gray). 2; 4 Ao Marama. car. 8.84 (B. 11. Morris), 3. Also started: 3 Leonard 8.19. 6 June Rose 8.9. 5 Transact 8.8. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time. Imin 18see. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. Eight furlongs and a-half. 3—Mr G. M'Bain’s Kawhakina, 7.10 (W. Wiggins) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr F. J. Carmont’s Discourse. 7.2 (R. Coveney) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr F. H. Goodman's Merry Mint. 9.0 (H. Gray) . . 3 Also started: 2 Blimp 8.12. 4 Billion 7.9. 7 Opa 7.6, Royal Game 7.4.

"Won by three-quarters of a length each way. Time. Imin 48 3-ssec.

WHIROKINO NURSERY HANI 1CAP. Five furlongs.—4 Quinola, 8.10 iC. Goldsboro). 1; 3 Piako. 8.0 (R. J. Anderson), 2; 1 Joie de Vai. 7.10 (H Wiggins). 3. Also started: 2 Easterly 9.0. 6 Royal Queen car. 7.114, 8 Seneschal 7.6, 7 Dick Whittington car. 7.7, 5 Hawkshaw 7.6. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 5 4-ssec.

WHARANGT HANDICAP.—3 Iboad Acre. 7.7 (L. -I. Ellis). 1: 1 Callanmore. 8.5 (T. Green). 2: 2 Llanore, 8.2 (11. Gray), 3. Also started: 5 Moorland 3.4. 4 Juggle 7.12. Won by three lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec.

CARNARVON HACK CUP SWEEPSTAKE.—4 Balloon. 9.4 (R. Coveney). 1; 1 Goldlike, 8.6 (11. Wiggins) 2; Skyrider, 8.3 (T. Green), 3. Also started: 2 Green Acre 8.8. 3 Disrank car. 8.44 and Democratic 8.2 (bracketed). 5 Elysianor car 8.44. 8 Kilorcl 7.7, 10 Fallow and Handsome (bracketed) 7.7. 9 Jiu Jazz, 7 Monoie 7.7. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time. Imin 45 2-ssec. MOUTOA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—2 Cerf, 7.8 (E. Burgess), I; 1 Rameses, 8.8 (11. Gray). 2: 3 Flying Shot, 7.7 (C. Goldsboro). 3. These were the only starters. Won by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time. Imin 30sec. RANGIOTU HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—l Warfille. 8.12 (B. H. Morris). 1: 5 Abbey Queen, 7.3. 2; 2 Ten Acre, 9.10 (IT. Gray), 3. Also started: 3 ’’larica 9.3. 4 Tapestry 7.10, 8 Emerald Abbey. 6 Spearform. 7 Wine Tray all 7.0. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec. BAY OF ISLANDS RACES. Saturday, January 18. The annual meeting of the Bay of Islands Racing Club was held at Kawakawa in ideal weather with a large attendance. The track was in first-class order. Results:— HOKTANGA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—2 Valquette, 1; 3 Merry Lu, 2; 4 Nassock. 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 18 l-ssec. KAIKOHE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—l Partial Eclipse. 1; 2 Ned Kelly, 2; 3 Royal Lover. 3. Scratched: Macroom, Kildeer, Twin, and Valquette. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 7 2-ssec. KAKAKAWA CUP. One mile and a-quarter. 3—Nassock 1 I—Hakanoa 2 s—Glena Bay 3 Scratched: Macroom and Owairaka.

Won by half a head, with a head between second and third. No time was taken. NORTHLAND COUNTIES HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—s Exalted, 1; 8 Twin, 2; 4 Sunny Morn, 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, Imin 32 3-ssec. PAKARAKA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—2 Partial Eclipse, 1; 3 Ned Kelly. 2; 4 Right and Left, 3. Scratched: Hakanoa and Nassock. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. MARAMAKU HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—l Valquette, 1; 4 Merry Lu, 2; 3 Royal Lover. 3. Scratched: Partial Eclipse, Kildeer, Sunny Morn, Waning

Light, Furore, Archanui, and Creation. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 17 l-ssec.

RUSSELL HANDICAP. Seven fur; longs.—2 Hakanoa, 1; 3 Glena Bay, 2; 4 Macroom, 3. Scratched: Fiery Lad, Light vlood, Michael, Furore, and Nassock. 44 on by u head. Time. Imin 30 2-ssec. WELLINGTON SUMMER MEETING. First Day.—Saturday, January 18. The Wellington summer meeting was opened at Trentham in beautiful w-ealher The attendance was large. The track was dead owing to recent rain. The totalisator handled £58,501 10s, com? pared with £73,947 on the opening day last year, which was a holiday (Aniver? sary Day). The following are the re? suits: — TRENTHAM HIGH-WEIGHT II \NDICAP. Of 260sovs. One mile. 2— Mr W. Parson’s b g Master Clarence, by Clarenceux—Red Queen. 6yrs, 10.4 (I. Tilson) 1 1— Mr J. H. Cheshire’s b g Prince of Orange, 4yrs, 9.10 (R. E. Thompson) ? s—Sir George Clifford's ch c Semper Paratus, 3yrs, 9.5 (G. Salt) .. 3 Also started. 9 King's Jest 10.11. 12 4 ivo 10.4, 14 Mister Gamp 10.3, 4 Fine Acre 9.13. 16 Pale Star 9.10, 15 Masher 9.10, 7 Llyn Dhu 9.8, 8 Raneleigh 9.4. 3 Patearoa 9.2. 11 Mothpl ane 9.2, Q Thurso 9.2, 10 Marsham 9.2, 17 Diana’s Lad 9.0. 13 Pedestal 9.0. Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Thurso was fourth. Time, Imin 45sec. WELLINGTON STAKES, Of lOOOtsovs. Five furlongs. 10 —Mr C. E. Elgar’s b g Tenterden, by Chief Ruler —Rose]late, 2yts, 6.12 (A. Eastwood) 1 3 — Mr A. Alexander’s br f Awaken, 2yrs, 7.3 (L. J. Ellis) 2 2 — Air J. Faulk's b f Aspiring, 3vrs, 8.3 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Also started: 16 Jaloux 8.6, ]2 Glenartney 8.6. 15 Anda 8.6, 18 Ex' Dono 8.6, 4 Princess Betty 7.0, 19 Arisus 7.0, 9 Cylinder 6.12, 1 Sir Limond 6.12 and Lady Pam 7.1 (bracketed), 14 Dunraveq 7.2, 11 Chrysology 6.12, 13 Autopay 6.12, 20 Sargon 7.0, 17 Isa 6.11. Won by a head, with a head b<>tweet| second and third. Auda was fourth. Time, Imin llsec. APPRENTICES’ PLATE. Of 260sovs. Seven furlongs. 2—Air A. A. Small's ch g Head Serang. bv Chief Ruler—Chemise 3vrs, 8.0 (W. Horne) ‘ .. 1 13—Air J. S. Al'Leod's ch f Mv Own, 3yrs. 7.1 (W. H. Govan)’ .... 2 4— Air George Gould's br f Dutch Aloney, 3yrs, 7.11 (L. Woolford) 3

Also started: 16 Auctioneer 8.5. 5 Dolomite 8.5. 3 Rational II 8.5. 9 The Bailiff 8.5, 8 Assemble 7.11, 6 Imateagirl 8.2, 12 Air Laddie 7.4. 7 Blue Metal 7.9, 15 Emotion 7.9. 14 Swiftray 7.9, 1 Disorder 7.1. 11 Gipsy Fate 7.6. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a head between second and third. Disorder was fourth. Time, Itniu 291 sec. FTTZHERBERT ll WDICAP, Of 350sovs, Fur two-year-ol G. Five furlongs. 4 — Air J. S. Nicholl’s b f Jenny Diver, by Lord Quex —Polly Peachmn. 7.10 (T. Green) I B—Air8 —Air J Fryer's blk f Green Linnet, 7.10 (W. Tavlor) 2 1— Air F. Earl's b g Hard Words. 7.7 (K. Voitre) 3 Also started: 2 Araj-ean 8.1. 3 Nimble 7.12, 7 Sporting Chance 7.11, 11 t'oroner 7.8, 12 Appeal 7.84, and Zephyrus 7.9 ( bracketed 1, 17 Alythology 7.7. 10 Double Red 7.6. 5 Appkdove 7.8, 6 Winsome Hind 7.5, 13 Trek 7.5, 16 Bayacre 8.0, 14 Rapallo 7.9. 9 Santa Alma 7.2, 15 Cessation 7.3. 18 Petrarch 7.1. AVon by half a length, with half a neek between second and third. Zephyrus was fourth. Time, Imin 2sec, WELLINGTON CUP. Of 1500sovs. One mile and a-half. 2 — Mr R. J. Alurphv’s b g Concentrate, bv Kilbronev—Oratress, 4yrs, 8.10 (B. H. Morris) .. 1 5 — Air H. Cleland’s ch m Bright Glow, 6yrs, 7.13 (J. Barry) .. .. .. 2 I—Air1 —Air A. B. Williams’s b g Star Stranger, aged, 9.7 (R. Reed) 3 Also started: )5 Silver Paper 8.2, 3 In the Shade 8.1, 6 Vertigern 7.13, 8 Panther 7.12. 4 Glare 7.9, ]3 White Fang 7.9. 10 Singleton 7.6, 11 Shrewd 7.4, 12 Atholspear 7.2, 9 Amor 7.0, 18 Full Mark 7.3, ]6 Latin Quarter 7.3, 17 Pride 7.0, 14 The Hawk 7.44. 7 Stanchion 7.0, 19 Aurora Borealis 7.1 J. Amor and Latin Quarter made all the running, but Concentrate, who was never further back than third, came on in tire straight and won decisively by a length and a-half. Bright Glow was a head in front of Star Stranger, and Latin Quarter was fourth. Time, 3min 34}sec. ANN IVF. RSARY II AN DIC AP, Of 500sovs. One mile.

3—Air J. Al. Cameron’s br g Goshawk, by Alagpie—Fakelina, 6yrs, 9.9 (H. Gray) 1 B—Sir George Clifford's b f Full Feather, 4yrs, 9.1 (R. E. Coveny) 2 I—Mr J. Asher's b g Antique, 4vrs, 8.1 (K. Gill) ‘ . 3 Also started: 9 Teri 9.0, 4 High Falutin 8.10, 2 Lucky Light 8.10, 10 Night Lad 8.9. 5 Ti Tree 8.3, 7 Clarendon 8.2, 11 Chopin 8.0, 14 Joy Bird 8.0, 13 Make Up 8.0, 6 Rory Mor 8.3, 12 Teheka 8.0. Won by half a length, with two length! between second and third. Clarendon was fourth. Time, Imin 42|sec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. Six furlongs. 4— Air J. Lindsay’s br g Aleadowlark, by Songbird—Unawed, syrs, 8.8 (B. H. Brodie) 1 9 —Air W. Patterson’s br g Richfield, syrs, 7.6 (H. N. Wiggins) .. i 2—Air J. Fraser Smith’s b m Mer-

vette, 6yrs, 8.3 (A. Tinker) .. 3 Also started: 3 Amaline 9.2. 5 Silvermine 8.11, 1 Hunting Cry 8.6, 7 Great Star 8.2, 11 Arrow Lad 7.13, 16 Goblin Market 7.12, 13 Ridgemount 7.11, 15 Great Charter 7.11, 8 Knightlike 7.11, 10 Just So 7.5, 12 Royal Saxon 7.3, 17 Leader 7.2, 14 Arikinui 7.2, 6 Aston 7.34, 18 Malayan 7.2.

Aston led to the straight from Ridgemount, and then came Mervette, Silver*

piine, Great Charter, Meadow Lark, Hunting Cry, and Koya] Saxon. Meadow Lark smothered the early leaders in the (straight, where Richfield came with an electric run Won by half a bead with half a length between second and third. Royal uaxon was fourth. Time, Imin 13sec. RUAPEHU HANDICAP Of 260sovs. Six furlongs. GJ- T. Jamieson’s ch g Havaspot, by Tippler—No Belle, 3yrs, (K. Voitre) .. .. .. .j 5 rri S. J. Gibbons br f Equitant, , -.'. yls ’ (J- (H- N. Wiggins) . 2 ] I—Messrs M’Millan and Trevor s b g Glen Rossie, 3yrs, 7.7 ~ , , , (W. H. Jones) 3 S o a nf d: Bernera 8 -5, 4 Statu- ? 8 ' 2 ’ 1 Lanosin 8.2, » Habit 7.13, 3 Oral 7.13 (coupled with Equitant), Grecian 7.11, 15 St. Melba 7.4, 8 Proud knight 7.8, 12 Straightcourse 7.6 9 Lord Thonnond 7.0, 16 Dancing Star 7.0. 14 Kahu Ariki 7.0, 17 Money Mint 7.0, 18 The Dove 7.0, J 3 Sunkissed 7.2, 19 Spearfeel 7.54 Mon by a length and a-half' with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Dancing Star was fourth, lime, limn 131<sec. NOTES ON THE RACING. ti January 18. The W elbngton Cup meeting was opened In fine weather and attracted a lar«e attendance. The track was a bit slow as a result of recent rain, but provided excellent going There was an absence or wind, and the conditions were ideal lor an important day’s racing. A large field paraded for the Wellin--ton Cup, but several of the starters appeared to be rather flattered by inclusion in such a race. Latin Quarter and Amor quickly assumed the role of pace-makers and they set a strong one all the wav Concentrate was always well placed near the leaders, and once in the straight drew out to win handsomely, although kept busv until safely past the post. Star Stranger looked dangerous as he joined the leaders W’hen turning for home, but he was worried out of second place by a narrow margin. Glare would have been dangerous if better placed in the earlv stages of the race, but was doubly handicapped bJ being smart enough to secure a good position when leaving the straight for the back stretch. He was hopelessly placed going along the back, but put in a strong run after reaching the straight Me again proved that he requires a strong rider who can hunt him into a handv position in the early part of a race I Glare was staying on better than any- I thing bar the winner. Concentrate He was prominent this season in winning the Auckand Cup and the Wellington Cup. His dam, Oratress, dead-heated with Kilm°‘in in 1920, and also produced a New Zealand Cup winner in Oratrix. V ng C f y was a strong fancy for the lelegraph Handicap, but 8.6 on his three-year-old back was beyond his powers, although he ran a sterling good race. Meadow Lark was always well placed, and looked to be a comfortable winnm: 100 yards from home, when Rich- «• i r on tlle seene with a late run Richfield finished strongly, and should be worthy of note during the balance of the meeting. Royal Saxon also shaped promisingly. Once again it was found that the horse with an inside berth ar the six furlongs post held an advantage or er those who drew outside numbers In the absence of Mr C. O’Connor, the starting was very capably carried out by Mr \V. C. Price, who got the fields away from an excellent line. , the High-weight Handicap Prince ot Orange and Master Clarence carried most support, and they fought it out in a good finish, when Master Clarence just beat the favourite. Semper Paratus ran the best of the others, and after him came, Ihurso, Marsham, Mister Gamp, Mings Jest, and Fine Acre. The coupled pair, Sir Limond and Lady lam, started a slightly better fancy than Aspiring in the Wellington Stakes, and anything apart from Awaken was showing a good price. They got away to a fairly prompt despatch, and Arisus, Aut >• P ay ? an J ,I? a were the first to show out, with Aspiring close up. Isa, Arisus, and Autopay led into the straight, where Aspiring took charge, and appeared to be going comfortably at the distance. She, however, failed to resist a challenge from Tenterden and Awaken, who caught her in the last 50 yards. In a good finish I enter den beat Awaken by a head, with Aspiring a neck away, and close up came a bunch, composed of Lady Pam, Cylinder, Jaleux, Isa, Sir Limond, and Princess Betty. Aspiring tired in the final pinch, but was not assisted by a rough riding j 4 le " * ,,ner is a 1300gn yearling ~’T! n Rosellate, a mare that showed in different form when trained at Wingatui Rosellate was got by Kilbroney—Rosalia and belongs to the same family as Rose day.

Disorder, Head Serang, Rational 11, and Dutch Money gained most attention in the Apprentices’ Plate, but some were chary about betting with novice riders n> the saddle. They got away from a faitline, from which My Own, Air Laddie, and The Bailiff were smartest away, and ie 1 along the back. Blue Metal and Assemble dropped back to the tail of the field, and remained there. Air Laddie and My Own led round the top from Dutch Money with Disorder fairly close up. The leader ship was unchanged at the home turn and Dutch Money joined the leaders at the distance. Head Serang then came through on the rails and beat My Own by a short length. Dutch Money was a head away third, with Disorder, Air Laddie, and Dolomite next. The riders of Assemble and Blue Metal were not much use to their mounts.

In the Fitzherbcrt Handicap the crowd went solidly for Hard Words, who carried twice as much money as the second favourite. A good despatch saw Hard Words, Winsome Hind, and Zephyrus lead Jenny Diver to the straight. Hard Words and Winsome Hind were by themselves at the distance, but both were under pressure, when Jenny Diver and Green Linnet get on terms 100 yards from home. Jenny Diver finished on best, and beat Green Linnet by a short length, with Hard Words a neck away third, and Zephyrus close up. Then came Bay Acre, Rapalla, Nimble. Winsome Hind, and Double Red in fairly close order. Jenny Diver was got by Lord Quex from Polly Peachum, n half-sister to Rtinnvmede and Ganymede,

Antique was the only one on the card taken out of the Wellington Cup. Star Stranger, who looked particularly well,

carried £639 more than Concentrate, and there was about the same margin between the second favourite and In the Shade. Glare also received strong support. Stanchion. Shrewd, and Silver Paper held up the start, but they finally got away from a good line. Amor, Latin Quarter. Concentrate, and Atholspear were showing the way past the stand and to the turn out of the straight, where Glare and Silver Paper were already badly placed at the tail of the field. Amor and Latin Quarter led Concentrate, Singleton, Atholspear, and Aurora Borealis along the back, and, coming round the top, Amor and Latin Quarter were still in charge, with Star Stranger moving up to the leaders Glare and Silver Paper were running last at the far turn. Amor and Latin Quarter were still in charge at the distance, but at this stage Concentrate put in his claim and took command. Concentrate drew out and won by over two lengths from Bright Glow, who beat Star Stranger by a head. Latin Quarter was another head away, with Glare close up, and then came Atholspear, Shrewd, and 1 1 , e - Concentrate scored a popular win. as he has been one of the favourites ever since the declaration of the weights. Antique finished a better favourite than Lucky Light and Goshawk in the Anniversary Handicap. Clandon. Joy Bird, and Lucky Light caused delay, and the last-named was last to move when the barrier rose Teri, Night Lad. Ti Tree, w- >r Oy , ,rt * " el 'e the smartest away. 4*. j re £ to the far turn from Teri, it Lad. Clarendon, and a bunched field, with Full Feather and Lucky LiglP last. Goshawk moved up to the leaders when rounding the top, and Rory Mor also made a forward move. Goshawk took charge shortly after turning for home ea,,?!; Clarendon, and Rory Mor whilst r ull leather commenced to move VP,, 01 !, t outside. Goshawk stalled off I-nil Feather in the run home, and beat him by half a length. Antique was two lengths and a-half away third, and Clarendon was close up fourth, with Chopin next. Lucky Light ran out wide in the straight.

Ihe draw for positions at the post for the lelegraph Handicap was as follows: —Ciniabue 9, Silvermine 17, Meadow Lark 5. Hunting Cry 2, Mervette 3. Great Arrow Lad 13, Goblin Market la, Ridgemount 4, Great Charter 16. Knighthke 14, Richfield 12, Just So 11 Royal Saxon 7, Leader 8, Arikinui 6’ Aston I, Malayan 18. Aspiring and Glenartney were taken out of the race. Hunting Cry was a stronger order in a <mod betting race. Great Star caught the tapes, and with Meadow Lark, Aston Great Charter Royal Saxon. Hunting , JX* . and (_ imabue formed the leading division as they came to the home turn. Meadow Lark was just in behind the leaders as they straightened for home, where Aston. Roj’al Saxon, Hunting Cry. »» Mervette were showing the wav. Meadow Lark and Royal Saxon were in charge at the distance, and the former drew dear, but had to be finally ridden < ?’! t to , ? ta P a late run from Richfield, and beat him bv a head Mervette was half a length away third, and Royal Saxon close up fourth, with Cimabue, Hunting Cry, and Arikinui following. Meadow Lark recorded his second win in the race. He was well handled, as after getting well away he was kept close behind the leaders until reaching the straight. Inside the distance he looked to be a sure winner, but then had to be ridden out to resist a strong run from Richfield, who would have been very hai d to beat if he had been better placed in the early stages of the race Royal Saxon ran a good race, and looked dangerous 100 yards from home, but then faded out. Richfield was the unlucky horse in the race.

In the final event Blue Paper Ora' Eqintant. Dancing Star, Money Mint, and lioud Knight were smartest awav and as they turned for home Oral, Equ’itant Blue Paper, Proud Knight, Glen Rossie, and Havaspot were the leaders. Equitant was in charge at the distance, but Havaspot finished well, and beat him by a length and a-half. Glen Rossie was a short length away third, and then came Dancing Star, Limosin, Straightcourse, and Habit. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE BIG AUTUMN HANDICAPS. NEW ZEALAND NOMINATIONS. ... SYDNEY. January 15. Undoubtedly influenced by the successes or New Zealand horses at the spring racing carnival, New Zealand racehorse T'l'cV 8 laVe entered freely for the big A.J.C. autumn handicaps. The candidates °i r i Doncaster Handicap total 191, of which 10 are New Zealanders, inclu<fir.g Nightinarch. He is entered also for the i .>n ney - i ’P-, ?'l>’ch the list numbers • .". 1 L~ visitors. Others from the Dominion are Commendation. Gesto. Coo] mint. Rabbi. Hunting Cry, Bright Glow, Goshawk, Concentrate, White Fang. Cimabue. Paquito, Oratrix. In the Shade, and newcomers m Lucky Light. L>rd Thomonu Loader. Marsham. and Amor. A notable absentee is Phar Lap. THE MOOREFIELD MEETING. NEW ZEALAND HORSES SUCCESSFUL. ' SYDNEY’. January 19. I Ihe Moorefield races resulted as folMAIDEN HANDICAP (Second Division). One mile.—Gold Trav (N.Z.) 8.13 (Pike), 1; Roselight, 8.0, 2; Savannah, 7.10. 3 Seventeen started. Won by a length. Time, Imin 161 sec. THREE - YEAR - OLD ' HANDICAP Hirst Division). Six furlongs.—Gav Ballerina (N.Z.). 9.12 (Bartie). I; Jean Margot. 7.6. 2; Gladioli. 8.3, 3. Thirteen started Mon by five lengths. Time, Imm 16see. The MOOREFIELD GOLD CUP was run in two divisions, the first of which was won by Asealon (8.12). The second division was won by Vaals (8.13). The latter was vigorously hooted for inconsistent performances.

CAULFIELD MEETING. MELBOURNE. January 19. The Caulfield races resulted as follows:— HOLIDAY STAKES. Five furlongs and a-half.—Golden Lullaby, 7.5 Hooper). !: The Black Crow, 7.7, 2: Chacne 85. 3 Eleven started. Won by a head. Time, Imin SJsec.

ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. One mile three furlongs.—Lucky Card, 7.13. (Badger). 1; Pendennis, 6.13 2; Bellcgellante. 7.8, 3. Won by a length. Time, 2nnn 234 see. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, El V. ASHURST-POHANGINA ACCEPTANCES. Hack Hurdles Handicap. One mile and a-half.—Aurora Borealis 11.2. Omeo 10.2, \ inella. 10.1, Roucx 9.13, Rakauponga 9 8, Borsaline 9.7, Airforce 9.6, Wilmoreajia 9.4, Fierj- Comet, Jokeform. Birkie, Good Acre, Four Acres, March On, Frilford 9.0. Maiden Stakes. Six furlongs.—Bourgeoise, Lucretia, Elicit, Black Acre, Lookout, Spearform, Roundelay, Pont dor, Across, General Gas. Adventus, Emerald Abbey. Our Nancy, Derry Belle, Evening Hero, Paiko, Potoaform. Hortense, Merry Melody, Trisogne, Acreline (all 8.7). Pohangina Handicap. Six furlongs.— Ridgemont. The Raider 9.1, Bonogne 7 13, Blimp 7.11. Dobbin 7.9, Veronese, Moa B ro <id Acre. Jungle, Hopwood, Birkie, Moorland 7.0. Siberia Handicap. Five furlongs.— Brown Sugar. Mandy, Tea Taster 8 3 Green Acre. High Society, Belle Star 8 1 •Joygerm 7.13, Lackham 7.11, Rule Britannia 7.10, Miss Quex 7.8, Golden Shadow, tapestry 7.3. Abbey Queen. Acreliim 7 1 Lady Lucerne, The Perch, Evening Hero, Royal Queen. Basaloma 7.0. Ashhurst Cup. One mile and a-quarter —Merry Damon 9.0, Otairi 813 The Swell 8.5, Blimp. Avro 8.2, High Couro 8.1, Admiral Drake 7.9. Royal Game 7 6 Barneses, Billion 7.6. Briar Root, Discourse, Balloon, Kawhakina Fine Acre 7.0. Manawatau Gorge Hack Cup. One mile and 25 yards.—Briar Root 9.0 Gold Bag 8.9. Malahat 8.4. Democratic 8.2, Disrank 8.1, Warzone, Marica, Birkcbeck, * Rakauponga, Kilorell, Daylass, Fallow, Hatteras, Callamart, Handfome 7.7. Komaka Hack Handicap. Six furlongs—Brown Sugar. Mandy 7.12, Rova l Opera 7.11, High Society, St. Melba, Green Acre 7.10, Joygerm 7.8, Rule Britannia 7.3. Miss Queux 7.2, Abbey Queen. Lack a Day, Derry Belle 7.0. Raumai Handicap. One mile and 25 yards.—Merry Damon 9.9, The Swell 9.2, Bonogne 8.10, Raineses 8.8. Thrift 8.2, Discourse Moepai. Cerf 7.10. Second thought < 9, Captain Gazeley, March Oi 7.7. WAIRIO J.C. ACCEPTANCES. Ohai Maiden Handicap, of lOOsovs. li e furlongs.—Barn Door 8.9, Some Maid 8.3, Onai 8.1, Poor Boy, Aanhera, Banner Bov 7.11, West Dome 7.9. Bachelor Boy, Blue China, Sentinel Lad, Some Glen Sonm Queen, Statice, Wincette, Beth Cromwell 7.7. Nightcaps Harness Trot, of lOOsovs. C ass 3 42. One mile and a-half.—Arabis, Black Lion. Cheap Money, Erinola. Evening Sun, Four Days, Honest Nell, Lady Southern Don scr. Baker Girl Knight Commander 12yds bhd, Tennis 3(h Ellegro, John Logan. Reo Chimes 48 C'himingdale. Glen Wilkes 72. Slump 120.’ Wairio Gold Cup, of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—King Balboa 8 9 8.3. Rin Tin Tin 7.13, John Bradbury 7.10, Some Rose. Evening 7.4 Red Racer 7.3, Red Sea, Equerry 7.0. Woodlaw Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs Six furlongs and a-half.—Ace of Hearts 8.10, Abbeville 8.8. Battle Maid 8.4, Som > korin, Attractive Lady 8.1, Insolence 8 0 Barn Door, Pukemaori 7.13, Takaka, Maid. Cetchela 7.10, Vinegrove 7.9 Birdwood 7.7.

Aparima Steeplechase, of 140sovs. Two miles and a-half.—Snowfall 11.7, BlazinLight 10.7, Nyanza 9.13, Toa Taua Nagambie, Balvasco, French Fleet 9 0 Birchwood Saddle Trot, of 105s’ovs. Class 3.3. One mile and a-quarter.— Arabis Bright Sun, Baker Girl. Bright Mark, Chiming Billy, Four Days. Godetia, Honest Nell, Marvin Dillon. Reservoir Sunbloom, Woodburn Direct, Toby Tvlum, Zepp. Kilcoona scr, Tennis 24yds bhd Black Friar, Chimingdale, Glen Wilkes, Lady Voisin, John Logan 36. Hushabye 48.

Wairaki Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs Five iutlongs—Attract 9.11. Full Fling 8.13 Ace of Hearts 8.10, Attractive Lady 8.1, Some Maid 7.9. Blue China, Crubenmore. Milliner, Rombean, Some Glen, Sentinel Lad. AV incette, Some Breeze Kingussie /.7.

Wrey’s Bush Welter Handicap, of IzOsovs. One mile.—John Bradbury 8.10. Red Kaeer 8.2. Some Rose, Evening 8 1 Red Sea 7.12, Sparkling Eyes 7.9, Carno*’ Coomassie 7.8, Cupid’s Dart, Equerry 7.7

WELLINGTON TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. -Probationers’ Handicap (harness), of I7ssovs 3.59 class. One mile and five furlongs.—Automatic, Ayrmont Chimes. Brent Zolock, Glenrossie, Great D'Oro, Marion de Oro, Matenga, Morrison, Solitude, Wild Goose, Mary Brown scr. Drift Wave, Llewellyn 12yds bhd. Lydia 12, Silverwood 12, Sedmere 24, Lady Author 48. Kaitoke Handicap (harness), of 200-sovs. 3.52 class. One mile and five furlongs (trotters). — Boneta, Bright Light, Repute Tamahine, Tot Logan scr. Writer 12yds bhd, Dipnoi 36, Ukulele Lady 36. Lady Fan 60. New Zealand Trotting Gold Cup Handicap (harness), of 750sovs. 4.27 class Two miles.—Concliff, Daphne De Oro. King Pointer, Logan Chief scr, Dilworth 12yds bhd. Dundas Boy 12, Wrackler 12, Quality. Roi L'Or 24. Terence Dillon Prince Pointer 48, Padlock 60. Improvers’ Handicap (harness), of 200sovs, 3.48 class. One mile and five furlongs.—Logan’s Pridj. Native Hero, Robert Guy. Shady Spot, Queen Elizabeth’ Wakefield, Wrackeen scr, Black Wattle 12yds bhd. Ricardo 24, Hostess 36, Morning Sun 36. Zella 60.

Dash Handicap (harness), of 175sovs. 3.1 class. One mile and aquarter.—Ayrmont Chimes, Bara Gold, Bill}- ©rent. Brent Zolocl, Drift Wave. Great D'Oro, Howdah, Mary Brown, Pctronius, Royal Iroquois. Silverwood, Solitude scr, Sedmere 12vds bhd. Harold Lee 12, Logan Brae 12, Roldina 12, Aehray 12 Hakari 12, Reylet 12 Lady Author 24.

1 regressive Trotters’ Handicap (harness). of 225sovs. 4 48 class. Two miles Accumulator. Miss Leda. Repute, Tot Logan scr, Boneta 12yds bhd, Tamahine

12, Jock Bingen 24, All Peters 48, Writer 48, Dipnoi 60, Ukulele Lady, Lady Fan Graeefield Handicap (harness), of 2oosovs 4.42 class Two miles.—Kauvv‘\ a +’i fe hady Spot scr, Black Wattle 12yds bhd, Hilltop 12, Mac De Oro 12, Ngiftmgmgo 12. Hostess 36. Kieardo 36, Morning Sun 48, Zella 60. Despatch Handicap (harness), ot 300sovs 2.45 class. One mile and aquarter —Athalone, The Shrew scr. Imbhd, Quality 12, Bessie Logan 12. Bonny Logan 24, Conelilf 24. DiiwJiui -4. Dundas Boy 24. Kingcraft 24. Wrack er _4. Icrence Dillon 36, Prince Pointer

FORBURY PARK TROTTING HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been denial ed by Mr 1. I’ogg for the first day ot the Forbury Park Trotting Club's nleetlr| g’ tc > held on January 30, 1930:— J VAUXIIALL HANDICAP (Harness), Of 200-sovs. Class 3.45 (2.30). One mile and a-half. Addie Guy .. scr Saxon .. . S cr i ox •• scr ; S: 'ka Bona .. scr Bonne Idle .. scr White Satin .. scr A°t nett u n” •' SCF Yds bhd Ltte Bells .. scr All Thorpe .. 12 Gardenella .. scr Fifa ... I - ’ Hydro .. .. scr Avoness .. .. 24 Lady Wilton . . scr Brent Boy .. 24 iT U n y \°- va S e Bcr Kereta .. .. 24 Molly Nelson . scr Merry Peter ' 21 Merrijiggs .. tcr ,s ta nd By ..' 24 Alahmerangi .. ssr Bramdean .. 36 1 atty Todd .. scr Sunspeck .. 36 o a J ty Bil1 K en • scr Sid Wilkes ..' 36 Robert Todd . scr Ambition 79 Ruby Bingen scr Hawkesbury's Ko} al St’an .. scr Pride .. 9(j ELECTRIC HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 225sovs. Class 2.17. One mile. Cushla d'Or . . scr Yds bhd Erins loitune scr Coldwater p’ Haydock .. scr Krina .. 12 Liberal scr Marinca .. 12 Kita M’Kinncy scr Nelson M'Elwyn 12 buncnild .. scr Koyal Comrade 12 u-'-TP’o '• '• scr Return Voyage 12 Wdd Spur .. scr Tarndale .. 12 Wallace Mac .. scr Eugene de Oro 24 Ydsbhd Roddy .. .. 24 Auditress .. 12 Warepa . . .36 Bing Boy .. 12 Fight Ever .. 60 MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP (Harness). Oi 22osovs. Class 3.30 (2.20). One mile and a-half. Blue Glen . scr Yds bhd Golden Dillon scr Erin's Lynn .. 12 Kinney Dillon scr Kreisler .. .'. 24 •' Bcr Li]y Harold ' ‘ 24 > X-' llkes scr Morning Sun 24 VVild Nita .. scr Auditress .. 36 Wrackeen .. ger Marinca .. 36 Wild Spur .. scr Eugene de Oro 48 Yds bhd Logan Princess 60 13 one .. .. 12 Logan Hanlon 108 DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP (Harness), Of i2ssovs. Class 4.29. Two mi'es. Athalone .. scr Yds bhd Billy Sea .. scr Daphne de Oro 24 Harold Ihorpe -,cr King Pointer . 24 Jean M’Elwyn scr Logan Chief .. 24 Maiwhareti .. scr Wrackler ’ 30 r Yds bhd Author Jinks ’ 48 Bonny Logan.. 12 Quality .. .. 48 Ghdeaway .. 12 Roi L'or .. 48 Linkman .. 12 Terence Dillon 72 SOUTHLAND HANDICAP (Harness), Of 225sovs. Class 3.37) (2.25). One mile and a-half.

Ailsa Bingen .. scr Yds bhd Automatic .. scr .Millie de Oro 6 .. scr Chrystal .. IS Captain W’raek scr Erin's Chance' 18 e •• • • scr Le Thorpe .. 18 Ellegro .. .. scr St. George .. 18 Ethel Dillon . . scr W’arrenore . . IP. Free Pointer .. scr John Noble '.. 30 Glenville .. scr Blue Glen .. 30 John Appear., scr Great Nelson 30 Jolly Queen . . scr Pink Sugar .. 30 Lydia .. ..scr Stockade Junr 30 1 etronius . . scr Loretta NapoRadio . . .. scr leon .. .. 42 Russell Pointer scr Suncross .. 12 Y’ds bhd Kate Logan . . 51 Dice . .. 6 Maurice Dillon 54 Jessie Huon . . 6 Sunshade . . 54 Luath .. .. 6 Wild Voyage.. 78 Mussolini .. 6 OTAGO HANDICAP (Harness), Of 300sovs. Class 4.44. Two miles. All Peters .. scr Yds bhd Commander Katute . . .. 24 Bingen .. scr Lazarus . . .. 36 Writer .. . . scr Bingen Starr 48 Yds bhd Etta Cole .. 48 Dipnoi . . . . 12 Bonny Belmont 60 Nelson Ata .. 12 Len Wood .. 72 Swiftbine .. 12 Lee Todd .. 72 Young Carbine 12 Bonny Spec .. 108 Nelson s Boy 12 Engagement .. 108 KING GEORGE HANDICAP (Harness),. Of 250sovs. Class 4.42. Two miles. Mac de Oro .. acr Yds bhd Robert Guy .. scr Kreisler . . .. 24 Yds bhd Krina .. ~ 36 Erin’s Fortune 12 Roddy .. .. 36 Liberal .. .. 12 Erin's Lynn .. 36 Royal Comrade 12 Tumatakuru .. 48 Nelson M'Elwyn 24 Morning Sun.. 60 Sunchild .. 24 Hector’s Own 84 FLYING HANDICAP (Harness), Of 300sovs. Class 2.48. One mile and a-quarter. Arikitoa .. scr Yds bhd Parkwood .. scr Lady Cello .. 24 Warepa .. .. scr Lingfield .. .. 24 Y’ds bhd Real Light .. 24 Great Logan .. 12 Talent .. .. 24 Jolly Chimes 12 Logan Hanlon 24 Orphan .. .. 12 Glideaway .. 24 Sunshower .. 12 Athalone .. 36 Dilnon .. .. 24 Billy Sea .. 48 Final M'Kinney 24 Maiwhareti .. 60 Golden Bubbles 24

TE AROHA TROTTING HANDICAPS. Waitoa Handicap. One mile and ahalf. —Lady Linda. Spendthrift Belle Wilson, Dolly Thorpe. Jasper. Deswood Roland. Lady Yvoni’?. Myrtlene. Som<Dillon, Black Bal'iin, Gaza, Man o Belle,

Don Juan, Kewpie Guy, Margaret WalXd \7’ Jealous, Gold Treasure 12ydu bhd Mountain Princess 24. —Rnf tOW T Ha w di i CaP i > . Onemile and a-half. Roto Joy Ride, Black Magic, Te Ngutu, n oy ’ leter Brown, W’iriwhata. Car J 24vd7 | J h e, i“ lU r ka ’ , Nol,raska scr, Don Zolock 24yds bhd Lord Haldane 36, Togo’s Prowood 15'4, 1 ’ ara<l ' K ' n 84 ’ Peterson, Jackie-

Manawaru Handicap. Two miles.— y 'n Cn r‘U I Bcr - Haid of the Mountains. Dealer. Anseline, Petersen 12vds bhd, Benefice. Haroto, Kingsclere 24 BKhn R n e A ” <lilbo »’. Bad's- Hope, GreXt a ß chne n '4B HaerCnga la * 3 °’ A “ doyer ’ Ar ’ l'e Aroha Cup Handicap. Two miles. T LoCan ;l a ’ Kingselere. Peter 1 uate scr. Lord Nepean 12yds bhd. UonLimosa, Cornelian 24, Enawak, TTn'l r?i'° n ’ W ar 1 S P lte ’ T °ny Victor 36’, V llm x es - - Goldman. Brutus, Jov Bird 48, Mountain Dell 72. Stanmoor. First E ”'’“ L ”' anda i ”- Il ’» Ruakaka Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—Spendthrift. Deko, Don W’ildinan Jasper, Don Juan, Deswood, Job',‘l in L X y R V n' ne ’r. Myrt clene, Black Lucy Bella, CJ<iza, (Jrcat Onoßf Alan o Belle Gold Seam, Kewpie Guv’ Margaret Wallace scr. Some Dillon ZeaL ous, I avlova 12yds bhd, Mountain Princess 36, Gold Cast 60. , llot >%P''inKs Handicap. One mile and ■?; lu n'Ti z ;; a10,, P; Be - lle Wi ’so n , jasp er , Black Bajlin, ( arnui, Mountain Princess , Dealer. Maid of the Mountains, Ch'lde Audubon 36yds bhd. Dad’s Hope 48, Haerenga Pai, Great Ballin 60. Our Nancy 72. Handicap. Two miles.—Joy Ride, Black Magic, Te Ngutu, Lord Haldane, Peter Blown scr. Togo’s Promise 12} ds bhd. Paradigm 24. Wild Nut 48. Kolmar 72, Akenehi, Peterson, Anseline 96. Sebisca 120.

Farewell Handicap. One mile.—Gold Cast, Pavlova. Huon Grattan, Realty, Satin Bird. Childe Audubon scr, Andover Hohoro, Silver Link, Horizon, Dad’s Hope, Kingsclere, Rolfe Audubon 12yds bhd, Hugliie W’allace, Bawldy Locanda, Lrsuline, Our Nancy 24, AVarspitc. Cornelian, Scandal. Benefice. Vanity Boy 36, Brutus 48. Goldman 72. First Carbine

WAIROA HANDICAPS. Trial Handicap. Six furlongs.— Autumnina 9.0, Rocket Car 8.4, Royal Songster 8.4, Russet Moor 8.3, Atapai 8.3. Aokaoroa. Manifest, Cheramy. Bay d'Or, Noster 8.0. Te Kupenga Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—Te Awha 9.0. lago 8.5, Nabi 8.2, Heather Blend 8.2, Dimmer 7.12, Master Cynic. King Manu, Sandburr 7.11, Atapai 7.9. Tino Tania 7.5. W airoa Cup. One mile and a-quarter. —High Court 9.6, Kinsel 8.8, Valsier B.oj Te Awha 7.10, Pliminerton 7.7, Goocl Sport 7.3, Tall Timber 7.0. District Handicap. Six furlongs Rakaroa 9.6, Pereki 8.11. W 7 edding Bells 8.7, Mapa. Kamga, Glazier, Hinetera, Hunting Tower, Tatua. Draniatique. Ata Haere 8.6, Aten 8.0, Noster 7.11, Tamworth. Mangaraha 7.9. Stewards’ Handicap. Six furlongs.— Startle 9.0, Te Awha 8.5, Pliminerton 8.1, Good Sport 7.8, Tino Tama 7.0. Rauwa Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. Rich Harvest 9.0, lago, Autumnina 8.7, Nahi 8.2, Grand National 8.1, Dimmer, Princess Elizabeth 7.12, Sandburr, Royal Songster 7.11, Kaokaroa 7-7.

Ormond Handicap. One mile.—Valsier 9.0, Te Adlri S.ll. Outfit 8.9. Plinrmerton, Abisogne 8.7, Good Sport 8.3, Autumnina 8.0, Rakaroa, Tall Timber 7.6.

TAKAPUNA J.C. HANDICAPS. Orewa High-W T ei<rht Handicap. Nine furlongs.—The Lamb 11.0, Wendqy 10 10* Areheen 10 7 Glena Bay 10.5. Golden Wedding 10.3, \ ivo 10.2, Quincoma 10 1 Kings Guard 9.13. Master Doon 9 12 Luminary 9.11. Mashoor 9.8. Waltzer 9.5, Cybele, Wav Officer 9.3. Salamander, Harbour view, Serang, Bizzaro. Ni’ht Comet, Royal Lad 9.0. Zelandia Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Branson 9.0, Maori Boy 8.9. Lucy Rose 8.7, Sir Russell 8.6. Eager Rose 8.3, Ti Tree 7.13, Envoy 7.12. Vali, Good Bov 7.11, White Wings 7.10, Refresher 7.8, Gemlight 7.7, Bright Land 7.6. Monsogne 7.5, Mithra 7.3, Mosaic, Respirator. Macroom. Tea Time, Arikitoa. Glenstar, Cynthia N, Palmares YVhite Ringlet 7.0. Takapuna Cup. One mile three furlongs, and 40 yards.—Prodice 9.0. In the Shade 8.9, Corinax 8.7. Royal Doulton 8-0, True Blood 7.9, High Pitch. Lucy Rose 7.4. Eager Rose 7.1. Le Choucas, Transformer, Hipo, Flying Juliet. Ti Tree, Archeen, Mithra, Antique 7.0. Ferry Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Roman Pearl 9.0. Cruachan 8.12, Gay Cockade 8.9. Monoloff 8.3, Carl Idem 8.2, Tuku, Awamntu 8.1. Tetrachate 8.0. Joy Girl, Crimestor 7.13. Volimond, Frothblower, Relation 7.12, Lucky Alice 7.11, Quinsilia 7.10. On Top, Some Lady, Biddy, Comet, Haviland, Flapperette. Arihana. Orchus, Loving Cup. Nassock, Section Measurer. Atta Lad. Canton, Merry Lu, Chesterman. Trig, Lillton. Sir Mond 7.7. Calliope Handicap. Five furlongs.— Roy<il Ruler 9.0. Sight Draft 8.12, Biddy’s Boy 8.5. Tremetus 8.4, Hampton Park 8.2. Oil King 7.11, Set Fair. Green Linnet 7.8. Prince Merriwee gelding, Raffliglit. Sub-editor. Topstar, Puriri Park, Skimmer, Smithfield, Karangapai 7.7, Bells of Shandon 7.6, Arabesque. Foot Rule, Hard Words 7.5. Betterment. Spring Song. Waimuri, Silence 7.4, Full Measure 7.3. W’ild Time 7.1, Thespis 7.0. Hanraki Hack Handicap, Nine furlongs.—Gay Cockade 9.0, Kawainga 8.13, Avoucourt 8.9, King’s Guard S.B, Luminary 8.7. Prince of Orange 8.5, Diamond Queen 8.4, Nassau Lady 8.1, Brampton 8.6; Spring Abbey 7.13, Always, Dark Prince, Havaspot 7.7. Stewards’ Handicap. Six furlongs.— Paganelli 9.13, Eaglet 8.9, Prince Vai 5.4, Taneriri. Awarere 8.3, Gold Money 8.2, Lady Quex 8.1, White Wings 7.3, Taku Tamil 7.1, Refresher, Cymon, Town Bird, valuation, British King, Golden Wedding ’AHIATUA RACING HANDICAPS. Ballance High-Weight, of 130sovs. Seven furlongs.—Bonogne 11.3, Royal Lineage 10.9, Cerf. Moepai 10.1. Tourist 9.12. Borsaline 9.11. Schorr 9.10. YVarzone 9.9, Pale Star 9.6. Captain Gazeley 9.3, March On. Warata Cook 9.0. Hamtta Hack, of 125sovs. One mile and 110 } aids.—Gold Bag 9.0, Shortly B.U,

•Kiriana, Disrank 8.6. Plane, Birkbcek ■8.4, Waterepear 8.3, Mothplane 7.12. Gay Lass 7.11, Fallow, Kilorell 7.9, Spearform, Handsome 7.2.

Pahiatua Gold Cup. of 225sovs. One inile and a-quarter.—Oratrix 9.2, Th?. Hawk 8.6. Teri. Blimp 8.4, The Swell 8.3, Talisker 8.1, High Court 7.13, Queen’s Choice 7.10, Admiral Drake 7.7. Billion, Courageous 7.4, Joy Bird, Mountain Heath, Rory Mor 7.1. Royal Game, Balloon, Royal Lineage, Briar Root, Grattus, Juggle, Marjoram, Grecian, Aurora Borealis, Patearoa, Kilorell 7.0. Kojaini Hack Handicap, of llOsovs. Seven furlongs.-—Statuary 9.0, High Society 8.3, Air Force 7.13, Miss Quex 7.10, Kahu Ariki 7.7, Highland Mystery 75, Desbroney,- Jiu Jazzy 7.2, Soviet, Hortense, Pompadour 7.2. Makuri Hack, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs and 55 yards.—Limosia 9.0, Brown Sugar 8.6, St. Melba 8.4, Ex Dono 8.3, Bella Star, Joy Germ 8.2, Lackham 7.13, Dainty Ways,. The Dove, Easterly 7.10, Money Mint 7.9, Evening Hero, Golden Shadow •7.7, Manifesto 7.5, Abbey Queen 7.2, The Perch 7.0.

President’s Handicap, of 135sovs. Six furlongs and 55 yards.—Ridgemount 9.4, Blimp 8.6, Bonogne 8.3, Banket 8.3. Dobbin, Rio de Vai 7.13, Moorland, Veronese. Moa Bird 7.5, Juggle 7.4, Second Thought, Birkie 7.0. Eketahuna Hack, of HOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Tourist 9.5, Llyn Dhu 9.1. Waterspear 8.9, Miss Quex 8.5, I’m Alone 8.3. Highland Mystery 8.1, Battle Torque, Tunbridge, •Rioghail, General Gas 7.13, Soviet. Painting, June Rose, Domestic Trouble 7.11.

TAPANUI NOMINATIONS.

Trial Stakes, of 65sovs. Six furlongs.— Skysign. Strongbird, Bachelor Boy. Piper, Crubenmore, Birdwood, Raincloud, Battle Screen. Dalance. Rombeau Dressy, Remindful, Palerno, Boa Lassie, Solance, Commentor, Silver Thread. Gay Fashion. Sentinel Lad. President’s Hack Handicap, of SOsoys. Six furlongs.—Vinegrove. Despot, Wig Wag, Cetchela, Flying Binge, Insolence, Stringbow. Mount Boa, Nanette, Sentinel Lad, On Watch. Dominion Trot, of 78sovs. Class 3.42 One mile and a-half.—Honest Ned, Merrigal, Nelson’s Victory. Heritage, Wavesoon, Lady Lupin, Glen Wilkes, Fescue Bill. La Rona. Keen Derby, Erin’s Boy. Patch Pointer. Free Pointer, Bright Mark, Sunranes. Deste, Chancery, Bingesia. Fairy Gold, Orphan Annie, Gory pirl. Tapanni Handicap, of llosovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Strongbird, High Speed, Pink Sunrise, Insolence, Martis, Royal Flower, Gay Fashion, Night Maid. Dwyer Memorial Hack Handicap, of SOsovs. Five furlongs.—Skysign, Bachelor Boy, Full Fling, Crubenmore, Milliner. Raincloud, Broadeld. Cetchela, Remindful, Palerno, Solance, Nanette, Attractive Lady. Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of SOsovs Six furlongs and a-half.—-Strongbird Vinegrove, Poor Boy. High Speed, Battle Screen. Rombeau, Court Jester, Flying Binge, Boa Lassie, Insolence, Brigai Mark, Stringbow, Silver Thread. Mount Boa. Academy, Gay Fashion, Sentinel Lad. On Watch. Tapanni Trot, of 78sovs. Class 3.5 One mile and a-quarter.—Honest Ned, Merrigal, Nelson's Victory, Heritage. Wavesoon. Glen Wilkes, Fescue Bill. La Rona, Keen Derby, Erin’s Boy, Patch Pointer. Free Pointer. Bright Mark. Sunranes, Deste, Maybird. Bingesia, Orphan Annie, Gory Girl, St. Swithin—Four Chimes mare.

Farewell Handicap, of 85sovs. Six furlongs.—Strongbird, Full Fling. Despot, Wig Wag. Broadeld, Cetchela. Sol ance, Attract. Martis. Silver Thread. Mount Boa, Royal Flower, Nanette, Attractive Lady, Night Maid.

DUNSTAN RACING CLUB.

The Dunstan Racing Club held its annual race meeting on Saturday under perfect weather conditions. The racecourse, being under the Manuherikia water scheme and commanded by water, ■was in good order and free from dust. The inside enclosure of the course presented a fine picture, having a heavy crop pf red clover, which was very pleasing to the eye on such an intensely hot day. The attendance was a record, and representative of the whole of the surrounding district. The Alexandra Brass Band was in attendance, and was supplemented by some of the members from the band at Ophir. The secretary (Mr Cowie) and the officials had the arrangements well in hand, and the meeting was a decided success. Mr Keddell got the fields away successfully, and Mr Jopp. as judge, had a difficulty at times in placing the winping horses. Mr Bodkin, M.P., was present, and was allotted the welcome task of handing out the various trophi'es. The results were:—

DUNSTAN CUP, of £lB, with cup valued at £lO 10s. Five furlongs.—Joy Bridge 1. .Dark Spot 2. Four started.' EARNSCLEUGH TROTTING CUP (in harness), of £2O. with cup valued at flO 10s. One mile and a-half.—Slip Along 1, Erin’s Princess 2. Eight started. PUBLICANS’ CUP HANDICAP, of <2O, with cup valued at £lO. One mile ®nd a-quarter.—Green Cloth 1, Wild Berry 2. Four started.

FARMERS’ CUP (Trot), of £25. Two miles.—Slip Along 1, Erin's Own 2. Eight started. 6

ALEXANDRA HANDICAP, of £2O and cup valued at £l5 15s. Six furlongs.—Joy Bridge 1, Silver Thread 2. Five started.

S o MEMORIAL TROTTING tOP, of £lB and cup valued at £l5 15s. One mile and a-quarter.—Marvin's Patch 1. Deste 2. Nine started.