RACING AND TROTTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17219, 10 December 1923, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING.

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FIXTURES. December 13—Dannevirke Racing Club. ■December 12—Taumarunui Racing Club. December 15—Waipa Racing Club. December 15, 17—New Briglite*u Trotting Club. December 26—Ashburton TroUing Club. December 26—Gore lYotting Club. December 36—Kaikoura Racing Club. Decoml>er 25—W’aipukurau Jockey Club. December >6 27—Dunedin Jockey Club. December 26. 27—Weatland Racing Club. Dqjjembor 2t>. 37—Taranaki Jockey Club. December 26. 27—Westport Trotting Club. December 26. 2?> 29 Manawatu Racing Club. December 26. 08. January 1. 2—Auckland Racing f lub. December 27. 29, 31—Auckland Trotting Club. December 29 —Winton Trotting Club. Decern ber 29. January 1. 3—Grey mouth Jockey Club. December SI, January 2 —Greymouth Trot-

ting Club. January 1— Waikouaiti Racing Club. January 1-Wyndlum Racing Club. January 1, 2—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. January 1. 2—Straiford Racing Club. January 1. *3—Wairarapa Racing Club. Jan nary 1, 2-Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. . anuary 7. 2—Marten Jockey Club. January 2. 9—Southland Racing Club. January 3—Bay of Islands Racing Club. January 4—Westland Trotting <"'lub. January 5. 7—Beef ton Jockey Club. January 5, 7— Vincent Jockey Club. •January 13—Wellington Trotting Club. January Ift—Manawatu Trotting Club. NOMINATIONS. December IJ—Stratford Racing Club. December 10—Marlon Jockey Club. December Westland Trotting Club. December 13—Wairarapa Racing dub. December 12— Vincent Jockey Club. December 32—Wintort Trotting Club. 13—Canterbury Park Trotting December 15— Greymouth Jockey Club. December 15— Beef ton Jockey Club. J*!*“J* r l J— Southland Racing Club. December I#—Wairarapa Racing Club. 2»—Wellington Trotting Club. December &I~ Manawatu Trotting Club. HANDICAPS. RaoinL' Club. Decembe. 1-—Greymouth Jookey Club December 18—Gore Trotting Club. •ir:H°’ i 7 u i inra- ‘ Jock «y nub. ££ £3K35.‘ S5J°gS c,ub - Deem ber ,o—Waiiioualtl Racing club. APPRENTICE ALLOWANCES

The incident which occurred at the Hamilton meeting I,at month, when the hret and second horses in the Ruakura fe.nkes were disqoaiiued because apprentice allowances were wrongly claimed foi them, has siren rise to a lot of discussion m i-acing circles throughout tho Dominion. On the facts as originally circulated, Mr R. Hannon, the or, ner of the two horses, appeared to hare been entirely to blame, but later mformat.on tends to shift the responsibility tor thg, blunder on to other shoulders. According to a statement made by Mr Hannon, he did not apply for allowances on the first day. as he "as ot opinion that be was not entitled to them. On the second day he did no. claim an allowance for Q un.ette, whose rider he saw weighed out. Wien H. i'tloliey. the apprentice rider of Abbey Re!], went tt the scale, he inquired of the clerk of the scales if he ":>.s entitled to an allowance The latter Haiti he would inquire. of the stipendiary steward and returned with the information that the boy could claim the allowance, which he did. Tuohev stated the position to Air Hannon, . who also made- inquiries of the stipendiary steward and was advised tnat he was entitled ,to an allowance, las the crept was a handicap. Quinette i ";*» tb «n brought beck and his rider, ! Holland, got an apprentice allowance. It is stated that tile stipendiary | steward (Mr A. Gordon) and the clerk ;of the scales (Air H B. Massey) both admitted the accuracy of Air Hannon’s story at a subsequent meeting of stewards, the former expressing regret that lie should hare given such advice without first consulting the rule governing the point. As a matter of fact, the rule is very clear that apprentice allowances cannot be claimed in races which are confined to two-year-olds, ar.d the Auckland District Committee, to which body the case was referred, had no course open to it but to disqualify the two horses. That the stipendiary steward should ever have given the advice he did showed an ignorance of the Rules cd Racing which is hard to understand. Owners are responsible, of course, for carrying their correct weights iu all races, but that does not relieve the

stipendiary from onus of an inexcusable blunder. When the Racing Conference appointed stipendiary stewards a great argument was that their expert knowledge of the Rules of Racing would assist honorary officials and owners to steer clear of mistakes. It is a sad commentary on the efficiency of the system to find ‘a stipendiary steward with a lengthy experience lc-ad-portant point. Mr Hannon is a financial sufferer through acting on what he was#entitled to regard as one of the highest expert authorities at the meeting. Owners, trainers and jockeys are promptly dealt with for breaches of the Rules of Racing, but there seems to be no method of penalising paid officials for their blunders. 'Hie Hamilton incident is about the worst advertisement which the Racing Conference has received for its stipendiary stewards. Acceptances tor the first day of the New Brighton Trotting Club's meeting will close at noon tomorrow. Nominations for tho Canterbury Park Trotting Chib's summer meeting will clof.e at noon on Thursday. Kfiocklyn, a winner at the South [ Canterbury meeting, gave further e-ri- } donee of her usefulness by winning the | Electric Hafck Handicap at Methven } on Saturday. She is a smart galloper, ’ who will be seen to advantage before long in much better company. Knock'vn is closely related to Piccaninny, the Methven Cup winner. Roth of diem are by Solferino, white their dams are sister, daughters of Hello Clair, hv St Claire from Dione. by Traducer from Cil.li, hv Rurenswort-li . from Mermaid.

Mr J. ll* Tompkins officiated as starter at the Methven Racing Club's meeting on Saturday. Mr Tompkins is well known as a trotting starter, in which department he is recognised as a very successful official. He has not had much experience with the gallopers, but he got through his work on Saturday very creditably, though he was severely handicapped, as the starting apparatus was far from being up-to-date.

Mr R. C. Gillies was not present to see his mare Piccaninny win the Methven Cup on Saturday. Aftes the race the cup which accompanied the stake was presented by the president, Mr S. G. Holmes, the trainer, R. C. Keeper, accepting it for Mr Gillies.

Osterxnan was badly left at the start of the Viewmount Welter Handicap at Methven on Saturday. An inquiry was held into tire apparent non attempt of his rider, J. M'Chesney, to get the horse going, and after evidence had been heard, the explanation was accepted* J After the Handicap at Methven on Satuimay, O. Voight, the rider of Frolilimais* complained tjiat E. Ludlow, the ridexjof Thestius, caught his rein when the two horses were racing in the / lead before reaching the home utrn. The stewards, after an inquiry, decided that there was not sufficient evidence to warrant taking any action, though there was grave cause for doubt as to Ludlow’s action* • • Soon after the start of the Drayton Trot Handicap at Methven on Saturday M’Nab ran across from the outside of the course, and when near the inside rails he fell. He was quickly on his feet ag4in. There was no actual interference with any other horses, though several of them had their prospects injured. At an inquiry it was shown that the incident was due to an unusual tangling of M’Nab's gear just after the start.

The North Island jockey M. M’Carten arrived by Saturday morning’s fern' steamer to ride for F. D. Jones’s stable at the Methven meeting. He had three mounts, winning on Tinihanga and The Reaver, while he was unplaced on Oricot. Frisco Mail made his first public appearance as a hurdler at Methven on Saturday. He ran down some of the fences, but his superior pace on the flat helped him and he. beat Lord Nagar at the finish with ridiculous ease, J. T. Humphris riding a very confident race. With more experience Frisco Mail is likely to develop into ,a really good hurdler.

Queen Balboa, the winner of the Springfield Trial Plate at Methven, had shown speed in some of her earlier races, but this was the first, time she had run on. Her sire, Balbba, la Varco horse with a New Zealand Derby and an Auckland Cup to his credit, has been wasted at the stud, very few of his progeny having been seen in but practically all of them have won races. If he had been given a good chance, Balboa might hare made a big name as a sire.

The four horses who contested tho Methven Cup on Saturday were not a good lot. The three-year-old Dutch Clock was favourite, but though she was going well enough at the home turn, she failed to finish on. Piccaninny was in front practically all the way, and the fact that she was able to win comfortably did not make the opposition look strong, as in her previous races this season she had shown no partiality for so long a journej. Tinihanga. after being a disappointment at South Canterbury, showed a glimpse of her true form at Methven on Saturday by winning the Viewmount Welter Handicap. She is a speedy galloper in private, but has never shown her best in a race. It la probable that she will now be retired. Olive Logan, a member of J. Messervey’s New Brighton team, filled second place in each of the trotting i events at Methven on Saturday. In i the Drayton Handicap, one mile and a j quarter, she did not get off well, but she made up her ground gradually. J only to fail over the last hundred J yards. Later in the day, in the Farmi ers’ Handicap, one mile and a half, | she was again solidly backed. On this occasion she was cut in front from the start, but she was tiring at the end and was beaten in the last few strides.

Mr H. F. NicolFs American-bred three-year-old Noiseless. was made favourite for the Drayton Trot Handicap at Methven on Saturday. She began well but soon lost her place, being apparently unable to show the speed she is credited with on the rough grass track.

METHVEN RACES. - A QUIET MEETING. The Methven Racing Club’s meeting was held on Saturday, and proved ;l very quiet affair. The weather was fin© and the course was in good order, though not quite so hard as many owners had feared i fter the recent dryspell. There was an average attendance, but the Christchurch contingent was disappointingly small. Little else was to be expected, however, for it was anything but a pleasant trip for those who hud only pleasure to attract them. A special train was provided by the Railway Department, bilt it left the city at 7.10 a.m. and arrived back at 9.5 p.in.—thirteen hours and a half spent on a meeting held only a little over fifty miles away. Ashburton meetings owe much of their popularity with the public to the convenient special train service from Christchurch. But the Ashburton trip (approximately the same distance as Methven) is done in four hours shorter time. The differ ence in the patronage is striking testimony to the public attitude towards an service. .Saturday’s meeting was very quiet. Fair sized fields contested all the galloping events and some good sport was interesting sport. As for the two trots, the fields were very large, and it is open to question whether the district would not be better served with a trotting meeting than a racing fixture. The club certainly is not making any headway at present. The totalisator investments on Saturday were £8296. compared with £8649 10s last year, when the weather conditions were unfavourable.

Racing opened with the Mount Harding Hurdle Handicap. In a field of five, ’Frisco Mail, Lord Nagar and 'Whipcocd were well backed. Miramar took charge at the start but ran dow n the first hurdle badly and after jumping it lost bis rider. The trouble was caused by the saddle breaking. The jockey, A. G. Campbell, had his left wrist injured. ’Frisco Mail then took up the running, but he lost ground at the second hurdle, enabling Lord Nagar to run past him. Bill Tnrpin was third at this stage but he fell after jumping the third hurdle, interfering with Whipcord. Lord Nagar continued in the lead, being several lengths clear of ’Frisco Mail when the straight was reached. Frisco Mail was going very easily, however, and wearing his rival down in the run home he won very easily, though only by a narrow margin- It was a good performance for a novice, and with more experience Frisco Mail should develop into a very successful performer over hurdles.

A field of thirteen lined up for tho Springfield Trial Plate. Proliliman was a decided favourite, with Oricot ■and Quality the only others backed with confidence. Quality, Oricot and Proliliman showed out early and led along the back, with Purple Iris and Goldpiece in close attendance. After going' about two furlongs Proliliman drew out clear, Purple Iris, Quality and Oricot being next, with Queen Balboa moving up. Proliliman was beaten soon after reaching the straight and in a good finish Queen Balboa just beat Purple Iris, with Quality two lengths away. Proliliman was fourth, Goldpiece,, Oricot, Ant-agony and Thorp dale being in the next bupeh. The winner had run several times previously this season without earning money, but she is a promising three-year-old, who will do better yet. Purple Iris, by Solferino from imported Flower of the West, has had very little racing experience and looks like being useful later in the season. Quality did best of the others, but she was well beatenwover the last furlong. Proliliman is a speedy customer but cannot stay. Oricot had every chance, but faded out a long way from home and this half brother to The Reaver does not appear to he much good. It is doubtful if F. D. Jones will trouble with him much further. Thorndale was running on at the end. after meeting trouble at the start. The performance of the winner raises further regret that her sire, Balboa, has not had a better chance. Her dam. Golden Queen, is a sister to Golden King and a half sister to Osterman and Agnola, from the Benzoin mare Fairy Benzie.

There were thirty starters for the Drayton Trot Handicap, twenty-five of them figuring on the limit. The starter’s task of getting this crowd off was far from enviable, and many of them had no chance. M’Nab caused trouble early by running across from the outside and falling when close to the inside rail. A number of the other competitors had to pull up to avoid a collision. The trouble was caused through the off side of the jeins catching on the keeper, which holds the overcheck, with the result that the horse was pulled to the near side. Wirey and Don Locauda were first to show' outj with Audacious and P#ig Bill in close attendance. They ran like this for half a mile, when Audacious went on in front. Olive Logan, after a slow start, gradually overhauled the leaders and slic looked a winner half-way down the straight. She tired in tho last hundred yards, however, and Audacious boat her home by two lengths. Don Locauda was six lengths away, with 'Wirey. Bessie Logan, and Inehbonnie at the head of tho others. The American filly Noiseless was favourite, but after beginning all right she failed to go on, and ap-

patently could not act on the track. The winner, Audacious, is a four-year-old gelding by Great Audubon, her dam being by Advocate, a Prince Imperial horse who was a speedy pacer in his day. Audacious is a useful sort, who is likely to improve. He was, however. lucky to beat Olive Logan, who would havo . won lmd she got out smartly from the big bunch. It looked as if she was one of the sufferers through M’Nab’s vagaries. ' Don Lo-

c-anda, the third horse, is by Brent Locauda, who was imported from America at the same time as the winner’s sire, Great Audubon. Tho dam of Don Locauda is by Advance, another son of Prince Imperial.

The scratching of "Whipping Boy reduced tho Methven Cup field to four and they could only be classed as a moderate lot. Dutch Clock was a strong favourite, with Piccaninny easily second choice. Piccaninny was soon out in front, with Petunia, Dutch Clock and Carette following in thatorder. They ran like that for half the distance, when Dutch Clock joined Petunia, who collapsed a little further on. Dutch Clock made a forward move at tho entrance to the straight, but just when her admirers thought she would run up to Piccaninny, she stopped again, leaving Piccaninny to win by two lengths, while Carette • came., on in the last furlong and cut Dutch Clock out of second money. Petunia was a long way back and on this form his chance of winding a race- is not bright. Dutch Clock won a race at Geraldine in very attractive style, but sh© has not fulfilled her early promise and at present she looks as if a mile was her limit. Carette was very quiet at the start and she ran a creditable race. On this form she may pick up a stake shortly. Piccaninny is known as a speedy galloper but 6he has never shown a liking for a journey. On this occasion, allowed to make her own pace, she ran the mile and a quarter out all right-, but it may not be well to rate her stamina as greatly improved on account of this one performance.

For the Electric Handicap the field numbered eight, Finora, Knocklyn, and Gay Lifo being well backed, and Verintia fourth choice. Knocklyn was first to show out, with Gay Life, Finora, Dame Fortune and Verintia handy, while Brown Lady got off badly. At the end of two furlonga Knocklyn, Gay Life and Finora were still in close order, while Brown Lady was not far away, having up ground fast. Brown Lady was second to Knocklyn at the home turn, but faded out in the straight. Then Gay Life put in a run, but Knocklyn beat her by half a length. Finora was three lengths away, with Goldpiece and Dam© Fortune next. Knocklyn won at South Canterbury' and now looks a good sort to get some money. She is a member of tlie same family as Piccaninny, the pair being by Solferino from half-sisters. Piccaninny’s dam, Canterbury Bell, ia by Stepniak from Belle Clair, by St Clair from Dione, while Knocklyn’s dam, Bella Donna, is bv Vasco from Belle Clair. Gay Life ran a solid race, giving a lie to the charge of being a jade. She has been unlucky lately, this being the second time ehe had been narrowly beaten. Finora*s form was very disappointing. She failed to show her undeniable pace and her effort at theV finish was weak. Verintia jumped out all right, but did not go far with the leaders. She is a well bred four-year-old, by Solferino from Anitea. by St Ambrose from Stepka, by St Leger from Stepfcldt,' so. she comes from a great family.

A field of seven lined up for the Viewmount Welter Handicap. Tinihanga was a bit better backed than j Osterman, while the West Coast con- ' tinge nt supported Wharfedale with confidence. At the end of a furlong i Wharfedale iva ( s just showing out from ! Rigel and Tinihanga, with Red Kriss handy. A furlong further on Red Kriss had given place to Likelihood, who was slow to begin. Wharfedale was first into the straight, but he was beaten soon after that. Then Likelihood put in his claim, but Tinihanga hung on and beat the hurdler by half a length. Wharfedale was three lengths away, with Rigel and Osterman next. Osterman was badly left and did exceptionally well to finish so close up. Likelihood ran a good race and he may pick up a stake on tho flat during the holidays. Wharfedale showed speed, but failed to ran on. He may do better next time out, if more patiently handled. Tinihanga is a brilliant galloper, when in the humour, but her racing career lias been disappointing. It is understood that she is now to be retired to the stud, this being the object with which Mr G. B. Starky secured her. Whipcord was much too sore to do himself justice.

There were five runners for the Mount Hutt Handicap. The Reaver was a good favourite, with Solferite easily second choice. The Reaver and Thestius led from the barrier, but wore soon joined by Proliliman, who .drew out with Thestius at the end of a. furlong, Solferite and Prosperity being handy. Thestius retired at tho entrance to the straight, where The Reaver mail a move. Then Prosperity challenged and a good finish saw The Reaver heat Prosperity by half a length, with Proliliman a length away. The Reaver was making his first appearance in .Air W. Parsons's colours and his last prior to leaving F. D. Jones's stable. He 'is a useful sort.

when the company is not select, and, he should do well for his new owner. Prosperity, now owned on the West Coast, racing in the same colours as Wharfedale, san a sound race and ho should pick up some stakes during tho holidays. Proliliman stayed on much better than in his earlier effort, but Thestius ran badly. Solferite appeared to bo sore and he need not We condemned for his failure. The concluding event, the Farmers’ Trot Handicap, attracted a field ot twenty-five, of whom sixteen were on the limit. Olive Logan was a hot favourite, the bracket (Wainoni and Locanda Child) being second choice, with Glaucus next, a little netter backed than another bracket (King Sandy and Nagol Pointer). Olive Logan began smartly, being soon out in front. At the end of three furlongs she had Wainoni, Ella. Locanda, Big Bill and Peggy Gray as her nearest attendants. Wainoni and Ella Ix>canda were disputing the lead with Olive Logan half a mile from home, but Wainoni was done with a little further on. The other pair fought out a good finish, Ella Locanda owing her success to superior stamina, as Olive I«ogan stopped badly over the last bit. Grandee, coming from a long way back, got third money, close up. Then there was a big gap. with a big bunch close together. The winner was third to Glaucus and Mavis Bingen in a mile race at Ashburton, that being her only previous appearance in the money. She looks like doing better yet. No excuits. could be made for Olive Logan, who has some speed but cannot stay. Grande© was a promising performer early in his career and lie may come back. Big Bill was going well when he came down at the end of six furlongs, Talent falling over* him. ,

RACE RESULTS. WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB. HAMILTON, December 8. of 140 sots; one mile and a half (Class 4min) —Horoto, acr, 1; Logan Rothschild, scr, 2; Downfall, scr, 8. Signorella set, Muriel Bingen eer, Bell Tower scr, Ararawa scr, Ursuline scr, Beu Zolock scr, Oakhampj ton scr. Lord Nepean scr and Golden Wave ; 12yds bhd also started. Won by a length I and a half. Time Sznin 35 3-ssec. ! STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (in harness), ot 210 so vs; one mile (cliuia 2.2o)—Pakoti, sci, 1; Huon Grattan, 24yds, 2: Gold Girl, 72yde, 3. March on scr, Rothclifl 24yds bhd, Her , Ladyship 36yds and Comedy Chief 72yds also started. Won by a neck. Time—2min j HANDICAP (in harness), 1 of 210 eovs; one mile and a half (class 3.36) I—Waitarero, 12yds bhd, 1; Gold Bird, scr, '2; Respect, 24yde, 3. Guinea scr, Oro scr, i Ivy Audubon 12yds bhd. Master Councillor S6yds, Golden Hope 36yds, Pakoti 48yds and Coal Light 48yds also started. Won by a length and a quarter. HAMILTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 240 sovs; two miles (unhoppled trotters, class smin) —Wild Nut, 72yds bhd, 1; Tero, scr, 2; Spirit Bell, scr, 3. Battery Bell sen Kereons scr, Am berate set, Anseliuo 24yds bhd. Rose Bingen 24yds, Appeal 60yds and Rostrevor 98yds also started. Won by a head. Time—4min 45sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 270 sovs; one mile and a quarter (class 2.s6)—King Lear, 22yds bhd, 1; Togo's Promise, scr. 2; Johnny Golddust. scr. 3. General Advance 6cr, Conscript 12yds bhd. Jimmj' Richmond 24yds, Anselili 36yds, Wonderland 36yds. Her Ladyship 48yds and Dean Dillon 84yds also started. Won by three lengths. Time—2min 56sec. HANDICAPS.

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB The following handicaps have been declared : SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 110 sovs; class 2.40; one mile—Roy M’Kinney scr. Jingle Bells scr. Wine Berrv scr, Bed Comet scr. Proceed scr, Westleizh scr, Logies Coronado 24yds bhd. Morcandante 24yds, Rederetta -layds. Charlie Lincoln 84yds, Enneswoqd 105yds. Suddito 144ycls. TE KUHA HANDICAP (in saddle), of 120 sovs; class 4min: one mile, and a half— Forest Ranger scr. Brooklyn Hall scr. Hassen scr, Te Repa scr, Lady M’Kinney scr, Tim Wood scr, Corrie Dale scr. Peter Boa* scr, Wild Heather scr, Molly Audubon scr. Jack Audubon scr, Billy Ashley 24yd* bhd. Red Peter 72yds, Queen Wilkes 72yds. Stella Ashley 180vda BULLER HANDICAP (in harness), of 230 sovs; class 4.56: two miles—Trixie Adair, scr. Bonnie Thorpe ‘scr, Golden Locanda scr. Galindo Ttoee scr. Bright Bell scr

Lottie Advance 24y‘ds bhd, Ruth Hall 48yd*. ( Rita Rye 48yds, Rothbell 48yds, Norwood , 48yds. Oeo 48yd«, Harbour Light 72yds. ADDISON HANDICAP (in harness). of 120 sovs; class 3.62; one mile and a half— Alpha Plus scr. Kia Rite scr. In Haste scr, llarina scr, Queen Ferry scr, Locanda Maid scr. Tot Reta scr. Pippin scr. Lady Audn ( bon sc-r, King Abdullah scr, Macanda scr. Enneawood 48yds bhd. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP (in harness-, - of 130 sovs; class 6.15; two miles—Brook- , lyn Hall, scr, Billy Ashley eor, Forest Ranger sor, Zelica scr. Emeralds*, soi’ Te Repa scr. Wild Peter scr. Tim Wood scr. Jack Audubon scr, Molly Audubon scr, . Taipoiti scr. Norman Havook scr, Peter Boaz scr. Wild Heather scr, Laurier 24yde ( bhd. Queen Wiikes 80yds, Red Peter 36yds DENNISTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 120 sovs; class 2.28; one mile —Harold Hue scr, Golden Locanda. scr, Eowaka Bell scr, Axtel 12yds bhd. Bonnie Thorpe 12yds, Carry On. 12yds, Ruth Hall 36yds, Bonnie Dillon 30yds. Rothbell 4€yds, Young Ivy 60vds. M’Kinney Again 84yds. PROGRESS HANDICAP (in harness), of 110 sovs ; class 4min ; one mile and a half— Benny Audubon scr. Linken DTift scr, Roy M’Kinney scr. Pippin scr, Jingle Bells scr, Ladv Audubon scr, Red Comet scr, Trezz scr, Te Karere scr, Some Wilkes 36yds bhd, Logies Coronado Jfftyde. Mercandantq 36yds, Linda Dillon 60yds, Redereta 72yds, Charlie Lincoln 132yds. STOCKTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs; class 2.30; one mile—Kia Rite scr. Queen Ferry scr, Locanda Maid «cr. In Haste scr. Macanda scr. King Abdullah scr, Dillon Way 12yds bhd. Golden Locanda 12yds. Future 12yds, Prince Charlie 24yds, Trixie Adair 24yds. Axtel 86yds.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. Pi* Press Association. WtobLlttU'rOa, December 9. The following handicaps have been declared for tno Taranaki Jockey Club s meeting:— UUiiOUGH JUVENILE HANDICAP, ot 340 sore; live furlongs—Muria 9st, Dayiight Bst lllb. Kawa Bst Jib, L*s Chaval bst 31b, Midnight Camp Bst 81D, Erin Go Bragh Bst hlb, Mountain Bell 7st 13lb, Prince Papa * 7&t 12lb, Miss Louis 7»t l3lb, Bisogne mare 7st 12ib, Aroheen 7et 3.01 b, Eurella 7st 81b, M&ater Lucerne 76t 61b, GlengariH 7st 71b, Luoernal 7st 71b, Town Bank 7st 7lb, fc»olfrange 7st 71b, Lady Bentmck 7at slb, Bonogue 7st 121 b, Raburite 7st 2lb, Flor de Nave ?Bt, Traiius 7st. RAHOTU HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 175 so vs; one mil© and a half—Captain Sarto list *2l b» -Daddy’s Girl lost 6ib. Umpyiean i lost lib. Trombone Sst 131 b, White Ranger 9st 9ib, Dignity 9st 7lb, Lord Aetojop 9st 61b, Kilcoo 9st 81b, Gaiety Girl 9st 31b, ’ Kaforte 9st. Kiko Kiko 9»t. Pouri 9et, Hoiho 9st, Alice Montrose 9st, St Waipa 9*t, Tari quin 9»t, Galicia 9at. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 160 Bovs; six furlongs—Sunny Yale 9st 2lb. Fleeting Bst t 121 b. Jolly Gay bet Blb. Avoia Sst 71b, , Euchre Bst 4lb. Lady Merriwee 7st lllb, , g&n Franette 7*fc 81b, Yoma 7st 71b, Ix>ved One 7st slb, Kilcoo \7*t 41b, Kuighton 7st i alb, Whetunui 7st 3lb, Pit-on 7st 21b. Carni bee 7st 21b Interest 7st. All Wind 7at. Otapawa 7st, Mountain Ore 7et. Prince** Bell . 7st. Waiotama 7st. > CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; one » mile and a quarter—Ngatt*. tmt slb. Income . 9st olb, Kareao Sst lOlb, Stork Bst 41b, * Sunny Jim 7»t 101 b, . Glencairn 7st Blb, Com* » plex 7st 4lb, Bute Sound 7st. Eerie 7st, i Snatcher 6st 121 b, Malingerer 6*t lllb, Red Helen 6sfc 71b, Crossfire 6*t 7lb, Frizzier 6st f 71b. Take Take 6st 7lb. , LEPPERTON WELTER HANDICAP, of , 160 sovs; seven furlongs—Red Helen 10*t l 51b, Bkyligbt 10sfe lib. Active lOst, Brigadier >, Bill 9st 9lb, Captain Sarto 9st 91b. Opa l 9st 61b, Frizzier 9st tilb. Dominant Sst 6lb, Haligan ysi 4lb. Knighton Set 41b, Roche 9st 31b, Tufci 9st 2lb, Savoury 9st 2!b, ? Ra-ngho 9st, Princess Jtoll Sst, Mountaiu J Gold 9st, Waiotama 9st, Pohutukawa Ost, Gold Pah 9Ht, Campbird 9st, Fire Brigade - 9st. FLYING HANDICAP, of 20*3 sovs; six fur- . longs—Ngata Ost 71b, Income Sst Tib, » Kareao Bst lllb, Ecuador 83t Blb, Irapuka, * Bst 7lb, Hipo Bst 41b, Pouma Bat 4ib, Eetbonia Set lib. Sunny Jim Sst lib. Awake Sst lib, Bute Sound 7st 71b. B%nny Vale Tst 71b, Fleeting 7st 3H>. Snatcher 7sfc lib, lits,dy Lois 6£t 13lb, Jolly Gay 6sfc 13lb, Avoia 6st 121 b. Big Push 6st 101 b, Roman feat 7lb, Crossfire 6st 7lb.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. ROSEHILL MEETING. By Telegraph—Ptese Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cpble Association. SYDNEY. December 8. Bathos was placed third in the three-year-old handicap at the Rosehill meeting.