RACING & TROTTING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20335, 6 February 1936, Page 10

RACING & TROTTING

On and Off the Track r. iUDGEI OF NEWS AND VIEWS FIXTURES Racing: Feb. 6, 8 J.C. Feb. 6, B—Poverty Bay Turf Club. Feb. B—Canterbury J.C. Feb. 8, 10—Rotorua R.C. Feb. 12, 13—Egmont R.C. Feb. 13, 15—Dunedin J.C. Trotting: Feb. B—Wellington T.C. Feb. 15—Canterbury Park T.C. Feb. 15, 17—Auckland T.C. Feb. 22—New Brighton T.C. The Taranaki and Poverty Bay meeting will open to-day. Queen of Song was scratched for the Dunedin Cup, at 10.25 a.m. yesterday. The Wellington Trotting Club’s fixture will not be concluded until Saturday. The Canterbury District Committee has recommended A. E. Ellis, E. G. Talbot and J. Wallis for trainers’ licenses. • 7 • • It took a very long time to balance the tatalisator on the second race, and the 35 minute schedule went west practically at the outset. Prince Roydon, who won the Despatch Handicap at Wellington, is a Great Bingen gelding trained by W. K. Tatterson at Rakaia. He is the pacer that returned a huge place dividend for third at New Brighton in December. Germany’s “Brown Ribbon,” the principal race in that country, will be run at Munich on July 26 of this year, Its value being £BOOO. To the end of November there were 57 entries, but these are bound to be increased, the closing date for foreign horses being March 3.

Some days ago it was reported that Wild Chase was showing signs of soreness and might not start in the Middlepark Plate. The Paper Money colt galloped well at Riccarton on Tuesday and now seems certain to run. The contest should be confined mainly to Wild Chase, Pelmet and Gusto. While galloping on the Hawera trick the Limond mare Seamond who was engaged at the Taranaki meeting, broke a leg and had to be destreyed. It is surmised that she got a foot<jnto a hole. As a racing proposition she had been a big disappointment, but as she was a half-sister to Seatown and Seafox she had a value as a brood mare. Messages from Palmerston North indicate that the Manawatu Racing Club’s property at Awapuni was very extensively damaged by the weekend storm. The stands, it is understood, were partially wrecked. Many stables at Awapuni suffered in the storm. PoPrtion of the roof of Mrs A. W. McDonald’s stable was ripped off by the gale. That the Hutt Park track recovered rapidly from the effects of the big storm was shown by Hidden Charm winning the Hutt Handicap (3.39), the third race on the card, in 3.24, and Lady Ann going 3.23 2-5 for second money. There was thus no excuse for the Cup horses taking 4.37 except that all the drivers may have doubted the ability of their horses to stay. The Canterbury Jockey Club has decided to make increases totalling £325 in the prize-money for the Easter meeting. Nominations for the Champagne and Challenge Stakes closed some time ago, and the stakes for these are fixed, and the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps have been left at £6OO each. The increases have been spread over the other twelve events on the two days. The application of the South Canterbury Jockey Club for transfer of its winter meeting from June 20 to June 23 (King’s birthday) has received the approval of the Canterbury District Committee, provided no objection is raised by the Ashburton Racing Club, whose meeting is fixed for June 27. It is not anticipated that there will be any protest from Ashburton, whose meeting may benefit by the presence of a few southern horses which could race at both fixtures.

The southern horseman, R. Beale, rode Widden for Mr W. McA. Duncan at Wanganui, and it was mainly due to his vigorous horsemanship that Widden was successful on Saturday. Beale is to do the Taranaki and Egmont meetings, and he is not likely to lack rides any time he decides to patronise the northern fixtures. Mr Duncan’s horses, are trained at Fordell by D. Marks, but Widden was put to jumping under the tuition of L. Knapp at Awapuni. The fact that Sylvia Sydney won over two miles at Addington after petering out at Washdyke is being cited as an illustration of the manner in which a horse can stay on a dirt track after failing badly on grass. Sylvia Sydney’s Addington win was not conclusive proof of stamina. She stepped the first mile in under 2.13 from a standing start, then her driver slowed the field up and was allowed to take over 2.14-for the second stage. Clever reinsmanship seemed to have a lot to do with the win.

Kelly, after his fine showing in the Grandstand Handicap at the Auckland meeting, when he got badly left and finished third, was well supported in the two principal events at the recent Takapuna meeting, but he failed to show anything like his Ellerslie form. In the Takapuna Cup he had every chance, being well placed at the home turn, but he could do no better than get fifth. In the Ralph Handicap he was well back, and stayed there. Kelly has been most disappointing this season but he is only a four-year-old and there is time for him to rehabilitate himself in public estimation.

There is no truth in the report that Lord Lonsdale is severing his connection with the turf. In a telegram which he sent to a London newspaper a few weeks ago he stated: “Please contradict the report that I am giving up racing.” Almost simultaneously with that denial came the news that two yearlings owned by Lord Lonsdale were going to Fred Darling’s establishment at Beckhampton to be trained. When Lord Lonsdale reduced his turf interests in 1931, it was rumoured that he was retiring altogether from the turf. His rejoinder was that he intended to continue to run horses as long as he lived, unless he was “warned off.”

The Probationers’ Handicap at Wellington saw Dual and Celebrity in most demand. When the field had shaken down, Travis, Doubt and Celebrity were in the van, and at the half-way mark Doubt had taken the lead from Travis, Celebrity and Dual. Travis failed to see it out, but Doubt and Celebrity held their places, and in a good finish the judge declared a dead heat. Lucky Jack, several lengths back, cut Dual out of third place. Doubt is trained by O. E. Hooper and Celebrity by C. S. Donald, and Doubt paid quite a useful dividend. The following additional riding engagements have been made for thq. Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday:—A. Messervey, Culotte, Pelmet, Concert Pitch, Sky Rover, Moonbeam, Rebel Chief and Cyrillian; C. T. Wilson, Epic, Fair Weather, Pennywise and Penelope; A. S. Ellis, Nocturnus and Polazel gelding; M. Kirwan, Free Rose; J. Veevers, Linoleum; M. Kearns, Gay Lyric; J. W. Jennings, Maroha; G. H. Humphries, Disguise and Invoice; J. Murfitt, Swordstick; H. W. Hibberd, Emmeline’s Girl; C. Hughes, Crash. Hidden Charm, who was the only pasenger on the Rangatira who was not ordered to don a lifebelt, shared favouritism with Carageen in the Hutt Handicap yesterday. He raced just behind Happi for nearly a mile, then went away and turned into the straight with a good lead from Lady Ann and won by a length and a half from the Great Bingen mare. Brigadier and Oversight followed at good intervals. Hidden Charm’s only previous win was at Rangiora on Labour Day, but he had been racing consistently lately and deserved his success. Carageen failed to get on the journey properly, and Warbird also broke up at the start.

In the Progressive Handicap at Wellington backers selected Waikato Prince and Little Reta, but the dividends were paid by outsiders in Worthy Star and Fairy Brooks. Soon after the start Worthy Star headed Fairy Brooks and the race became more or less a procession, with Worthy Star, Fairy Brooks and Don Giovanni leading it at intervals of almost three lengths. The only chance of a close finish vanished when Fairy Brooks left her feet in the straight, allowing the Nelson trotter (one of L. F. Berkett’s team) to win comfortably by two or three lengths. Waikato Prince was about a dozen lengths away, with another long gap to Earl Bingen. Little Reta, penalised 36 yards for her earlier win, gave a very mixed exhibition. She has plenty of speed but is not reliable in her gait. The whole field in the Gracefield Trial at Wellington yesterday started from the “limit,” though the draw put some of them in a second line which was equivalent to practically 12 behind. Superior Rank was naturally the hot favourite that form warranted, but she was one of those unlucky at the barrier. Hdeal, Our War and Dual were soon out in front, and at the end of a mile they were still in charge from Monetary, who then tangled and caused a little confusion among those following. Superior Rank then ran into fourth place, and in the straight Our War and Superior Rank were just ahead of Ideal and Dual. Our War stayed on well, and the Methven gelding got home by a length from the favourite. Ideal was close up third, just beating Dual, who was boxed in.

Renegade and Helen’s Bay did not reach the post for the Preliminary Handicap at Hutt Park. The Aucklander Waikato Prince was made a good deal better favourite than Little Reta. Little Reta was first away from Fairy Brooks and Margaret Parrish, but Margaret Parrish soon took charge, with Little Reta in behind her, and the pair established a good lead from Fairy Brooks. With a lap to go they were six lengths in advance of Fairy Brooks (on a break) and Waikato Prince. Little Reta trotted to the front again three furlongs from home, and jogged in three lengths ahead of Waikato Prince, who got up to beat Don Giovanni and Margaret Parrish by a narrow margin for second. Little Reta went steadily throughout, and looked a winner a long way from home. The New Zealand Trotting Bold Cup field included only one horse eligible for the best class, and the winner took 4.37. Gunfire and Queen Author were withdrawn, leaving nine runners. Recess soon took charge from Cloudy Range and Sure, and set a very slow place. At the mile post the backmarker Rey Spec ran to the front, from Recess, Fernbrook Lass, Cloudy

Range, Sure and Smooger. Rey Spec, Recess and Sure were piloting a bunched field with three furlongs to go, and in a good finish Surt outstayed Rey Spec and won by a length. Recess just held off Fembrook Lass for third honours. The class and the time were quite unworthy of the title of New Zealand Gold Cup. Sure, who is trained by S. A. Edwards for Mrs McKenzie, of Tapanui, was not bracketed with Craganour and Gold Tinge, who are normally trained by M. B. Edwards.

Few clubs in Australian racing on one day in the year can disclose such an amazing record as the Onkaparinga body. So successful was the last Easter Monday meeting . that the balance was swelled to more than £lB,OOO. One of the main sources of revenue was the receipts from totalisator and bookmakers’ turnover tax, which brought in £4433 —the whole of the receipts being £11,621. Elaborate preparations are being made for the Centenary Great Eastern Steeplechase this year, which will carry a stake worth £3250, besides trophies for the winner, trainer, and jockey. Necessary alterations have been made to the course to cope with the record crowd expected. With the bare exception of the fallen tree, which will not be removed for sentimental reasons, the whole of the course has been brushed, and it will still be the most spectacular steeplechase in Australia.

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMMES

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; U miles. —Kahunoke 10.10, Jazz King 10.10, Lord Hereford 9.12, Puccini 9.8, Sunglare 9.3, Morning Quest 9.0, Vulpes 9.0. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Gasman 9.3, Alby 9.2, Blygain 8.2, Begorrah 7.11, Small Boy 7.8, Mickey 7.0, Ruinette 7.0. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 50 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Stitchbird 8.0, Vulpes 8.0, Hine Pit 8.0, Ruinette 8.0, Acrann? 8.0, Ace Willonyx 8.0, Joe Louis 8.0, Taunn 8.0, Fossicker 8.0, Hunter’s Morn 8.0, Ua-ia 8.0, Mickey 8.0, Mahala 8.0, Red H inting 8.0. SUNDERLAND STAKES, of 80 sovs; 1 mile.—Big Dook 9.9, Vanestep 9.1, Alby 8.4, Sunny Sky 7.9, Quaint 7.0, Peggy Defoe 7.0. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Mata Hari 9.0, Black Thread 8.13, Contact 8.0, Hunting Mars 7.13, De Friend 7.12, Quake 7.9, Pakanul 7.9, Small Boy 7.5, Double Ace 7.3, Acranna 7.0, Fossicker 7.0, Flying Mimic 7.0, Minnow 7.0. FLYING HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Big Dook 9.4, Good Hunting 9.1, Van’estep 8.6, Gasman 8.0, Sunny Sky 7.11, Lordly Knight 7.10, Quake 7.0. HARBOUR HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; 1 mile—Unexpected 9.0, Summer Hill 8.11, Blygain 8.9, Beorrah 8.4, Peggy Defoe 8.4.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

ILIAD FILLY’S PROMISING EFFORT United Press Association—By Electric Tel egrapb —Copyright (Received February 5, 10.45 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 5. At the Ascot races to-day, an Iliad filly, Royal Helena, after being well back early, failed by half a head to win the first division of the Nursery Handicap, which was won by Second Call in the record time for the race of 49sec for four furlongs. Wild Dove was unplaced in the first division of the Mascot Welter Mile. Love Song was unplaced in the Flying Handicap. Cockpen was third in the Ascot Handicap. COOL ART WINS HOBART CUP United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received February 5, 10.45 p.m.) HOBART, February 5. The Tasmanian Racing Club’s Cup carnival opened to-day. The chief event, the Hobart Cup, resulted: Cool Art 1, Pandean 2, Little Queen 3. Won by two and a half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time—2min 38 l-ssec.

TAPANUI R.C

HANDICAP TO OCEAN SINGER By Telegraph—Press Association GORE, February 5. The Tapanui Racing Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in excellent weather. There was a fair attendance. The totalisator handled £3098, against £3731 last year. Results: — TRIAL HANDICAP. Of 50 sovs; 6 furlongs. 4 Dazzling Eyes. 9.7 (C. Low) .. .. 1 3—Night Sail, 8.4 (H. Phillips) .... 2 5 Bonny June, 8.4 (C. T. Wilson) .. 3 Also started—l Hauteur 8.12, 2 Fireguard 8.7, 6 Palastyle 8.6. Won by two lengths, threequarters of a length between second and third. Time—lmin 14 l-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs; 6 furlongs. 3—Clara Bow, 8.9 (Taylor) 1 2—Linguist, 8.2 (A. Didham) .. ..2 1— Surge, 8.12 (R. J. Mackie) 3 Also started—s Pink Paper 8.11, 4 McNab 7.13. Won by a neck, threequarters of a length between second and third. Time—lmin 13 3-ssec. DOMINION TROT, Of 60 sovs (3.43); U miles. 2 Shandon Chimes, 36 (A. Didham) 1 1— Moradine, scr (Kerr) 2 7—Glencree, scr (Dodds) 3 Also started—6 Central Derby scr, 7 Glenlady scr, 3 Franc Sol scr, 4 Loyalist scr, 7 Migrate scr (coupled with Shining Sun scr), 5 Sunny Southland 60. Won by three lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time—--3.23 4-5. TAPANUI HANDICAP, Of 85 sovs; 11 miles. 2 Ocean Singer, 7.0 (C. T. Wilson) 1 1— Trivet, 10.0 (R. J. Mackie) .. .. 2 3 Impala, 7.5 (H. Phillips) 3 The only starters. Won by a length and a half, four lengths between second and third. Time—2min 5 4-ssec —a track record. N. C. DWYER MEMORIAL, Of 60 sovs; 5 furlongs. 3 Clara Bow, 8.7 (Taylo) 1 2 Mary Pratt, 9.0 (R. J. Mackie) .. 2 1— Final Bell, 8.12 (A. Didham) .... 3 Also started—4 Dissemble 7.5, 5 Pompax 7.0, 6 Silken Lady 7.0. Won by half a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time —Imin Isec. TAPANUI TROT, Of 60 sovs (3.5); 11 miles. 4 Eglinton, scr (Budge) 1 2 Shandon Chimes, 36 (A. Didham) 2 I—Patricia Derby, scr (J. Walsh) .. 3 Also started—lo Central Derby scr, 9 Glenlady scr and Master Garry scr (coupled), 6 Franc Sol scr, 5 Cirrus scr, 7 Loyalist scr, 11 Koa Kia Enae scr, 12 Migrate scr, 3 Moradine scr and Guywin 36 (coupled), 8 Sunny Southland 48. Won by half a length, six lengths between second and third. Time—2min 51sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Mary Pratt, 9.2 (R. J. Mackie) .. 1 3 Dazzling Eyes, 7.0 (Phillips) .... 2 2 Linguist, 8.0 (Pratt) 3 Also started—4 Pink Paper 8., 5 McNab 7.11. Won by a head, same between second and third. Time—lmin 15 3-ssec. QUIN HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Surge, 10.6 (R. J. Mackie) .. .. 1 2 Bonny June, 9.0 (Voight) 2 3 Paia Melba, 9.0 (Richards) .. .. 3 Also started—4 Pompax 9.0. Won by threequarters of a length, two lengths between second and third. Time—lmin 48sec.

WELLINGTON T.C.

SURE WINS GOLD CUP By Telegraph —Prpsp Association WELLINGTON, Feruary 5. The weather was fine for the opening day of the Wellington Trotting Club’s summer meeting. The attendance was good and the totalisator handled £11,602. Results:— PRELIMINARY HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs (3.42); li miles. 2/2 —Little Reta, scr (E. C. McDermott) 1 1/I—Waikato Prince, 24 (C. Wood) 2 5/s—Don Giovanni, scr (L. Frost) . 3 Also started—4/4 . Fairy Brooks scr, 8/8 Margaret Parrish scr, 3/3 Worthy Star 12, 6/6 Earl Bingen 36, 7/7 Mabel Chimes 36. Won by three lengths, five lengths between second and third. Times—3.3s 4-5, 3.34 1-5, 3.37 4-5. GRACEFIELD TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs (3.43); 11 miles. 2/2—Our War, scr (T. H. McGirr) .. 1 1/I—Superior Rank, scr (C. S. Donald) 2 5/6—ldeal, scr (L. O. Thomas) .. ..3

Also started—3/5 Aide de Camp scr, 9/9 Coral Prince scr, 4/3 Dual scr, 17/12 Dusky Chum scr, 11/13 Epilogue scr, 6/4 Lucky Jack scr, 10/10 Monetary scr, 8/7 Ping scr, 7/8 Pirate King scr, 13/11 Sunshine Susie scr. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Times—3.2B, 3.28 1-5, 3.28 2-5. HUTT HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs (3.39); 11 miles. 1/2—Hidden Charm, 12 (L. Frost) .. 1 6/6—Lady Ann, 24 (F. G. Lynch) .. 2 4/4—Brigadier, scr (S. A. Edwards) 3 Also started —1/3 Carrageen scr, 10/11 Happi scr, 8/9 Great Chum scr, 12/10 Ranfurly Lass scr, 7/7 Slippery Sam scr, 9/8 Oversight 12, 5/5 Trevor de Oro 12, 13/13 War Bird 12, 14/14 Aerial Boy 36, 3/1 Ace Pot 36 and Casino 36 (coupled), 11/12 Orleigh Mills 48. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Times—3.24, 3.23 2-5, 3.26 2-5. NEW ZEALAND GOLD CUP, Of 450 sovs (4.30); 2 miles. 4/4 —Sure, 12 (S. A. Edwards) .. .. 1 1/3—Rey Spec, 24 (R. B. Berry) .... 2 5/5 —Recess, scr (J. Bryce jr.) .. .. 3 Also started—7/8 Fernbrook Lass scr, 5/6 Willow Wave scr, 2/1 Cloudy Range 12, 8/7 Smooger 12, 4/4 Craganour 12 and Gold Tinge 24 (coupled with winner). Won by a neck, two and a half lengths between second and third. Times—4.37, 4.35 2-5, 4.39. Recess was the early leader but with a round to go Rey Spec was rushed to the front. Rey Spec was still in charge as they turned for home, with Sure in sixth place. Sure got an opening on the fence and came home well to beat Rey Spec by a neck, with Recess two and a half lengths away.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs (4.57); 2 miles. 5/s—Worthy Star, 12 (L. Berkett) . 1 6/6 —Fairy Brooks, scr (D. Bennett) 2 1/I—Waikato Prince, 24 (C. Wood) . 3 Also started—3/2 Don Giovanni scr, 2/3 Little Reta 36, 4/4 Earl Bingen 36, 7/7 Mabel Chimes 36. Won by three lengths, twelve lengths between second and tird. Times—4.43, 4.48 2-5, 4.48. PROBATIONERS' HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs (3.5); li miles. 4/s—Doubt, scr O. E. Hooper) .. .. t 2/2—Celebrity, scr (C. S. Donald) . t 9/s—Lucky Jack, scr (R. B. Berry) 3 Also started—B/8 Activity scr, 9/11 Coral Prince scr, 5/4 Diversion scr, 1/1 Dual scr, 15/15 Epilogue scr, 3/3 Ideal scr, 7/9 Monetary scr, 12/13 Our War 48, 6/7 Shrewdie scr, 11/10 Travisque scr, 13/12 Jean Parrish 36. Dead heat, third horse eight lengths away. Times —2.52, 2.52, 2.56. DESPATCH HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs (3.1); 11 miles. 6/7 —Prince Roydon, scr (W. Tatterson) 1 3/1 —Ace Pot, 24 (A. Holmes) .. .. 2 5/s—Zest, 12 (E. C. McDermott) .... 3 Also started—4/4 Fortex scr, 9/8 Happi scr, 8/9 Slippery Sam scr, 7/6 All Worthy 12, 2/3 Lady Ann 12, 1/2 Moana Tama 12, 11/10 Aerial Boy 24, 3/1 Casino 24 (coupled with Ace Pot), 10/11 Orleigh Mills 36. Won by a length, same between second and third. Times—2.sl 3-5, 2.49 4-5, 2.51. KIA ORA HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs (2.45); 11 miles. 1/I—Recess, scr (J. Bryce jr.) .. .. 1 4/s—Willow Wave scr (O. E. Hooper) 2 2/2 —Craganour, scr (M- Stewart) . 3 Also started—3/3 Homeward scr, 6/6 Logan’s Pride scr, 5/4 Prince Pedro 12. Won by a length, same between second and third. Times—2.47, 2.47 1-5, 2.47 4-5.

CANTERBURY J.C.

ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, February 5. Acceptances for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting next Saturday are:— 1.1 p.m.: HORNBY BRUSH HURDLES, of 150 sovs; IS miles.—Arctic Star 10.9, Nocturnus 9.8, Sunward 9.6, Coll 9.0, Crash 9.0, Streamline 9.0, Linoleum 9.0. 1.36 p.m.: TRIAL STAKES, of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Chief Lama 8.5, Coat of Arms 8.5, Last Refrain 8.5, Willie Win 8.5, Asta 8.2, Countervane 8.2, Lowater 8.2, Malvasia 8.2, Brevity 8.0, Golden Glow 8.0, Swordstick 8.0, Penny Wise 7.11, Rival Shot 7.11, Sovereign Lady 7.11. 2.11 p.m.: MIDDLE PARK PLATE, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Hororata 8.11, Wild Chase 8.9, Pelmet 8.2, Custos 7A, Epic 7.9, Cerne Abbas 6.13. 2.51 p.m.: MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 11 miles.—Queen of Song 8.11, Davola 8.4, Tout le Monde 7.13, Chidden 7.11, Golden King 7.9, Tunneller 7.7, Moonbeam 7.4, Riptide 7.2, Locksley 7.0. 3.31 p.m.: HALSWELL HANDICAP of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Orris 8.9, Custodian 8.9, Silver Jest 8.5, Colombo 8.4, Roaming 8.4, Madam Pompadour 8.1.

Free Rose 8.0, Zetes 8.0, Penelope 7.13, Concert Pitch 7.11, Disguise 7.11, Honour’s Lass 7.3, Ponty 7.3; Lowater 7.0, Execution 7.0. 4.11 pun.: LYTTELTON PLATE, of 150 sovs; 5 furlongs.—Studley Royal 8.7, Double Gift 8.6, Epic 8.5, Impersonator 7.10, Wine Card 7.7, Gay Helen 7.7, Owl’s Nest 7.7, Emmeline Girl 7.7, Cyrillian 7.7, Gay Lyric 7.7, La France 7.7. 4.51 p.m.: CRAVEN PLATE, of 250 sovs; 7 furlongs—Fracas 9.0, Knockfln 8.13, Queen of Song 8.13, Invoice 89, Fair Weather 8.9, Southdown 8.9, Rebel Chief 8.3, Variant 7.13, Metal Bird 7.10, Cranford 7.9, Copyist 7.4, Courtyard 7.4, Colossian 7.3, Cheap Money 7.0, Grand 5.31 p.m.': POST HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 9 furlongs.—McHeath 9.4, Cottingham 8.13, Superex 8.12, The Surgeon 8.6, Celerrimus 7.7, Sky Rover 7.7. Sky Pilot 7.7, Sisterina 7.0, Maroha 7.0, Robant 7.0. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. By Telegraph—Press Association AUCKLAND, February 5. Owing to the loss of the King's birthday date, the Auckland Racing Club for the Great Northern meeting will apply to the Conference for Saturday, June 6, Wednesday, June 10, and Saturday, June 13. If granted, it is probable that the order of events may be altered, the Steeplechase being on the first day, the Winter Steeplechase on the second day, and the hurdle race on the last day.