RACING AND TROTTING

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17229, 21 December 1923, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING

BY

“ARGUS."

FIXTURES. December 26—Ashburton Trotting Club. December 2G—Goro Trotting Club. December 26--Kaikonra Racing Club. December 26—Wulpikurau Jockey Club. Decemher 96 27--DfiD**uin Jockey Club. December 26, 27—Westland Racing Club. Deceinl»er 2b. 27—Taranaki Jockey Club. I>ec«uiber 26, 27—Westport Trotting Club. December 26. 27. 29 Manawatu Racing Club. December 2G. 2P. January 1, 2—Auckland Racing Club. December 27. 29, 31—Auckland Trotting Club. December 29—Winton Trotting Club. / December 20. January 3, 3—Greyrnoutb Jockey Club. December 81. January 2—Oreytnouth Trotting Club. t January l—Waikouaiti Racing Club. January I—Wyndham Racing Club. January 1, 2 —Canterbury Park Trotting Club. January 1. 2 Stratford Racing Club. January 1, 2—Wairarapa Racing Clnh. January 1, 2—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. January !. 2—Marton Jockey Club. January 2. 3—Southland Racing Club. January B—Bay of Island* Racing Club. January 4—Westland Trotting Club. January 5. 7 —Reefton Jockey Club. Jannnry 3. 7—Vincent Jocker Club. January 13—Wellington Trotting Club. January IG—Manawatu Trotting Club. NOMINATIONS. December 21— Manawatu Trotting Club. HANDICAPS. December 21—Vincent Jockey Club. December 27—Greymouth Jockey Club. December 28—Southland Racing Club. January 2—Westland Trotting Club. January o—Reefton Jockey Club. January S—Wellington Trotting dub. January 4—Manawatu Trotting Club.

Many Kittle has come strJngly into favour for tho Auckland Cup. The fact that rain has fallen is in his favour but even with a track to Lis liking, be has to bo taken on trust for a two mile journey. The Summer Cup, one mil© «nd a quarter, looks a more likely race lor him. •»* / To Kara disappointed bis Auckland Gup admirers by his poor showing at Waipa.

Royal Box looked on the big side when be raced at Waipa and be ie expected to do much better before long.

The three-year-old Suggestion has been galloping attractively at Ellerslic. He was a failure at the spring meeting of the Auckland Racing Club, but it is confidently predicted that he will do l>etter on his present, visit. It is probable that he will be favourite for the Shortlawl Plate, on the first day of the meeting, and in some quarters he is* fancied for the Great Northern Derby.

There has been g/eat anxiety, in various quarters, to discover who is to ride Roseday in the Auckland Cup, but it is highly improbable that A. HWilson will be superseded. Latest reports from Auckland stats that Blue Mountain King is no* going on well in his work and that he is likely to play a prominent,part in the decision of tho Auckland Trotting Cup

ACCEPTANCES. December 21—Winton Trotting dub. December 21 —Marten Jockey Club. December 32—Wyndham Racing Club. December 22—Wairarapa Racing Club. December 37—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. December 27—Stratford Racing Club. December 2s —Greymouth Jockey Club. December 23—Southland Racing Club. January 2—Vincent Jockey Club. January 3—Westland Trotting Club. January 4—Reefton Jockey Club. January B—Wellington Trotting Club. January 11— Manawatu Trotting Club.

The three-year-old pacer Taurekarek® has gone on the right way since he has been in Auckland and ho looks like starting a hot favourite for the Great Northern Trotting Derby.

Vaccination, who opened her winning account in the Trial Plate at Tauma.runui, and later in the same day won again, i 3 a four-year-okl daughter of Archiostown, an imported horse by Sir Archibald.

Acceptances for the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting aro due to-night. The Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting, to be held on Wednesday, will provide excellent sport for Christchurch sportsmen. The fields will not be so large as usual, but this will be an advantage, Conducing to more interesting contests than with the unwieldly number of competitors seen at some of the club’s previous fixtures. J. M’Combe went north on Thursday night with Smqnv Loch and Geranial, who are to race at the Manawatu and Marton meetings. The Cheat was to have been in the team hut as a result of meeting with a slight mishap a few days ago he was left at home.

In referring to Australian riders in England, “Pilot” states that Carslake’s weight has prevented him from getting nearly the same number of mounts as Donoghue or Bullock; but, going upon winning percentage it would be possible to account him a better rider than either. In the winning percentage he was firsts in England in IPI9-20-21, and second last season His best effort was 31.08 in 1919. This year, though only tenth in tho actual number of wins, it is by no means improbable he was again first in percentage of jockeys who rode forty or more winners. When the last mail left England he had ridden forty-five winners, and, with 24.45, was an easy first in percentage. Donoghue’s winning percentage at that time was only 13.G3, and that of Elliott 15.77, while Bullock’s figures were 16.08.

Mr If. F. Nicoil, president of the Ashburton Trotting Club, frequently patronises trotting events in Southland during the Christmas and New Year holidays. D. Warren will take Yerey Light. Paradox and the imported filly Noiseless south to represent the Ashburton sportsman this year. The news from Auckland concerning the New Zealand Derby winner, Black Ronald, will be regretted by sportsmen in oil parts of the Dominion. When lie won at Riccarton, Black Ronald was generally conceded to be capable of improvement and it was believed that ho would give a better performance in the Great Northern Derby. ■ Ballymonu. however, was very backward at Riccarton and he should be a j better horse on New Year’s Day, when it is hoped that Razzle Dazzle and Tarloton will also he on hand to add interest to the classic race. If Black Ronald is not all right, the race will suffer a big slump in public interest, while n doubt is now expressed, also, regarding the prospects of Razzle Dazzle seeing the post. Good progress is being made at Treniham with the new grandstand, and visitors will see a great change in its •appearance next month.. Although it will not be nearly finished, there will f be a largo area of standing room on the uncompleted front of the stricture. It is reported that Zouave is a doubtful starter in the Auckland Cup and that he will be reserved for the Christmas Handicap. He has been galloping well since bo arrived at Eli lerslie. IV. 6. Bagby expected to ride Mus- ; betoon in the Te Awamutu Cup at Waipa on Saturday. but Auckland ; papers report that W. Ryan had the j mount, putting up a- stone overwoight. Alusketoon ran. third, about three • lengths from the winner, and the J extra weight no doubt made that difforMurarhi seems to have run very inconspicuously in the Waipa Cup on Saturday. The only mention of the Taranaki horse that the “ Herald ’’ makes is that he was running last in th.; earlv stages. He was not in the ; first seven at the finish. Te Kara is I another l -or«e who ran without receiv- ! nig any further mention than that he was moving up turning for home. Te Kara was a firm favourite for the race, strong support being also accorded Boomerday, Tinokaha, and Muraahi The starting post on the outside at the mile start at Tauherenikau has recently been shifted seven feet, so as to give the horses on tho outside an equal chance in the race with those that draw a position next the rails. Recently the club purchased about Bfevpii acres of land at the back of the course and later on this will enable the racing track to be altered, and an improvement, made at the five aud six iurlongs starts.

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly recently, Mr T. D. Mutch drew at lent ion to the heaviness of the deductions from totalisator investments prior to the payment of dividends. He stated that the deductions totalled 14 per cent, but though they are just short- of that, every racegoer will agree with Mr Mutch that totalisator investors are too heavily taxed. In the metropolitan area the Government takes 9 per cent and clubs 3$ per cent and fractions, the latter averaging about 1 per cent per race. That means .€l3 10s out of each £IOO before backers get their shares. The deduction is too great (says “Pilot” in the ‘Referee ”) and that is one reason wI«V machine betting is not in greater favour. I have always been a totalisator advocate, hut the conditions associated with it in New South Wales prevent it really benefiting horse-owners or the public. Mr Mutch suggested the total deductions should not exceed 10 per cent, and that would be sufficient. Even 10 per cent, with fractions as ri further deduction, would be acceptable; but I am afraid it will not come about even though the Chief Secretary has agreed to bring Mr Mutch’s suggestions under the notice of the Treasurer.

In England many clergymen are strongly opposed to the proposed betting and gambling, especially crimes of Bishop Wolldon is one who favours a tax. In the course of a sermon on betting taxation, he said, “ The real question between persons who differed about taxation of betting was whether betting was always and everywhere a sin, or whether it was, like drinking, a habit which whs not immoral unless it was carried to excess. If betting were immoral in itself then the Stare could not justly derive revenue from it, any more than it could derive revenue from the white slave traffic. It was his experience that drink was responsible for far more crimes than betting and gambling, especially crimes of

a violent nature. Don’t let us manu. facturo imaginary sins, but concentrate on the siris we know to be real.”

The entries for the Waiau HRacing Club's meeting on .January 1 are highly satisfactory. Sport appears to be coming back to its own again in this district. as the nominations are a record. 95. beating last vear’s previous record of $&. The fields are evenly distributed except the Maiden District Trot, for which only six entries have been received. The other races average from ten to eighteen nominations. Th** course is in fair order after the recent rain, and preparations are well in hand for the fixture. Should the weather prove propitious, visitors are promised a good day’s sport, and an enjoyable | holiday.

Considerable interest is being taken in the approaching attempt of Logan Chief to break the New Zealand beach mile trotting record established by Happy Voyage at New Brighton last year. Logan Chief’s attempt will bo made on New Brighton beach in conjunction with the New Brighton gala, which is to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week.

Tho Australiirn-bred square trotter Sty to has created a very favourable impression among the track watchers since bis arrival in Auckland, and one morning recently gave a very pleasing display while working over a mile. He was sired by the American-bred sire All Style, sire of those good trotters, First Fashion and Marion Style, and was recently brought over from Sydney by O. Rokkjer, a successful New South 'Wales reinsmari. AUCKLAND NOTES, (Special to the “Star.”) AUCKLAND, December 20. Steady rain fell to-day, but the weather was fine for the early morning work at Ellerslic. Fast work was done on tho outside of the course proper, which was not seriously affected by the overnight rain. Ami form and Alfort ran five furlongs from the old post in lmiii 7sec. Gold Town got a break on Parody at tho start and ran four furlongs in 53 4-ssec. Parody, who was almost on terms at the finish, took 513-ssec. Dayguard jumped off in front of Royal Diadem and led him over" four furlongs in 52sec. > Wild Hind and Whining Hjt strode along seven furlongs in limn 37 2-o^ec. Many Kittle and Pilliewiukic sprinted five furlongs, but they were not hurried. Viewpoint easily ran seven furlongs iu lmin 43 3-ssec.

Razzle Dazzle and Tanadees defeated Nocturne over six furlongs in lmin 20 3-oaec. Razzle Dazzle seemed to be sore.

Gazoworthy and Royal Divorce covered six furlongs nicely in lmin 20sec, Loyal Irish and Charlady doing the same distance in lmin 2lsec. Viyella moved attractively over six furlongs in lmin 19isec, and Pavo sprintjed four furlongs in 50 3-ssec. Muraahi, Boomerday, Pompey and Gold Light were almost together, four lengths in front of Ballymena, at the conclusion of a circuit in 2min 5 4-5 sec. Muraahi and Boomerday pleased most.

Quest was a shade ahead of Scion at the end \of a mil© and a quarter, run in 2miii 19 4-ssec, tho last round talcing 2rnin osec. Zouave, assisted by Hallmark over the last six furlongs, covered a mile from th© new post in lmin 52 3-sseo, the last six furlongs taking lmin 21 sec. Zouave finished three lengths in front.

Miss Egypt did six furlongs in lmin 20sec, Rouex occupying lmin 23sec over the same distance.

Surveyor ran seven furlongs in lmin 36 1-oseo.

Glencanny defeated Bonny Canny over a mile and a quarter in 2min 2 o9eo, the last 'round “Baking 2min lOsec.

Black Ronald, who is very sore, did steady pacing Roseday was going better than Gold Rain at the end of six furlongs run in lmin 22 2-ssec.

Inferno and Shining Armour covered six furlongs in lmin 203-oseo. Cool Stimulants and Bretland sprinted four furlongs in 51 l-ssec. Tukia ran five furlongs from tho old post in lmin 7sec. Connemara doing a similar performance. Right and Tx*ft was in front of Formalin. with Eralf beaten oft, at the conclusion of a circuit run in 2niin 6 2-ssec.

Pino Arch, Peter A mans and Silverton gave a good exhibition over six hurdles, finishing as mentioned. The Canterbury lightweight; H. Burns, has been engaged to ride Right »nd Left in the Auckland Cup and Viyella in the Railway Handicap. NOMINATIONS. WAIAU RACING CLUB. The following entries have been received for .the race meeting to be held on JauuaiHIGHFIELD TROT HANDICAP: one mile and a half—Tommy Thorpe. Miss Yankee, Repeat, Champagne, Audnote, Dago. "LYNDON HACK RACE; six furlongs—Rio Nights. Baudalero. Camel Amble, Sa.rtiat, CUautoi, Scamp. Cuc-olet, Speechmaker, Brideehild, Longspur. Colinette. WAIAU CUP HANDICAP (orerj, one mile and a quarter—Grim Joke, Votist, Manawapongo. Lloyd George, Hands Off, Bomb. Cucolet, Mies Florence. Achilledcs, Shandy. Fabisco, Bornie Mary. A-MURT TROT HANDICAP (in saddle I ', two miles—Brent Boy, Woodford. Biugen Lad. Bille, Mepbistopbelcia, Champagne, Gentleman Wood. Nelson Ready, Pearlie Brent, General Brent. AOHRAY WELTER HANDICAP; seven furlongs— Rio Nights. True. All Serene, Lloyd George, Naughty Queen, Sart.ist. Cuc-olet, Bohemia. Euphrates. Winklyn. DUNCAN RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL STAKES: one mile-—Rio Nights. Bandolero, Grim Joke, Votist, Volkovo, AH

Serene. Bomb, Naughty Queon, Cucolet, Miss Florence, Achilledes, Shandy. Fabisco, Bonnie Mary. ANNAN TROT HANDICAP (optional), two miles —Brent Boy. Woodford, Bingen La d. J-Jephistopheles, I.ille. Champagne. Gentleman Wood. Nelson Ready. Mias Locanda . Pearlie Bront, General Brent, Wallace .In r. Dago. FLYING HANDICAP; six and a. half furlongs— Rio Nights, Tyne. Baudalero. tist, Clautoi. ' Votist. Volkovo. All Serene, Bonnie Mary, Hands Off. Bomb, Shandy, Naughty Queen. Cucolet, Euphrates, Longspur. Winklyn, Colinette. Handicaps will appear about December 24. Acceptances close at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 28. ACCEPTANCES. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. The following acceptances have been received : ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 so vs. One mil© and a half. Meddler . . scr Paradox . . scr Kate Thorp© . scr Big Bill . . scr Miss Dorothy . scr Rapier . . 60f' Nelsorf Mac .scr Searchlight Ladj- Brenda . scr Lad scr Queen's Ferry scr Sprig o' VVaurau . pcr Heather scr Inch Bonny . scr Hustler . . scr Lady Min to . scr Logan Maid . scr Admiral Kaunui . scr Pointer scr Erin’s Royal . scr Logio . . scr yds blul Lyon wood . scr Beau Nash . 21 Bessie Logan . scr Annerloy . . 24 Imperial King Sandy . SO Pointer scy Audacious . 72 Danebury . scr Riot . . .72 MITCHAM HANDICAT? (in paddle), of 200 sovs. Uuhoppled trotters. One mile and a half. Grand Dillon . scr yds bhd Llano . . pci* Chester Child . 24 Lord Tracey . scr To-night . . 3G Grey wood . scr Kelman . . 48 Snowstorm . scr Fairton . . 48 Evandal© . . scr Marvin Drift . 48 s yds bhd Patard . . 06 General Grant 24 Oorwar - .-J2O James Maddison 24 Merry Peter . 14i Peter’s Pet . 2-1 ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP (in harness). of 750 sovs. Class 4.36. Two miles. Princess Zoo . ecr 3’da bhd Tenor iff e . scr Emperor . 24 Locanda Mac . scr Dixie Mac * . 24 Flora Golding . ecr Lady Joan . 24 Dalnahin© . ' . scr Star Queen . 24 yds bhd Vice Admiral . 36 Child© Pointer- 32 Wild Thyme . 72 Earl Derby . 12 Vilo . . . 108 M'LEAN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 225 boys. Class 2.57. One mile and a quarter. War Bond . scr yds blid Royal Chance . ecr Locanda Jack 12 Prince S with in scr Lady Embrace 12 Grandee . scr Glenaray . 12 Erin’s Logan . scr Irish Eyes . 48 . yds bbd Rota's Greeting 72 Friendship . 12 MIDSUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 275 sovs. Class 3.33. One mile and a half. narewood . scr Diamond Child scr Dolly Doyle . ecr yds bhd Prince Athol . scr Colchester . 12 Wastewood . scr Crusader . 12 Royal Chance scr Fernmoor . S 6 Malachy . scr Harold Burwood 46 Leading Lady . scr BOXING DAY HANDICAP fin harness), of 350 eovs. One mile and a quarter. Princess Zp© . scr yds bhd Teneriffe . ecr Latona . . 12 Rorke's Drift . scr Guynemer . 32 Cammie . scr Idris* . . 12 Coil - . . scr Star Queen . 36 yds bhd Fancy Boy . S 6 Earl Derby Lady Joan . 36 (Aus.) 12 Albert Cling . 72 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 soys. UnhoppVed trotters; class 5.0 Two miles. Diameter . scr yds bhd Arcadian . •*c.r Llano . . scr Kelman . 24 Evansdalo . scr Marvin Drift . 24 James Lottie Direct . 36 Maddison scr Echo . . 48 Effort . . scr Okuti . . 84 yds bhd Patard . . 84 Fairton . 12 Rose Peters . 84 Bay Boy . 12 Wonder Why . 114 FINAL HANDICAP (iu of 250 sovs. Class 2.15. One mile. Harowood . ecr yds bhd War Bond . scr Cammie . 24 yds bhd Logan Lou . 2-. Energetic- . 12 Dalnahin© . LG I.ackiewood . 12 Rota’s Greeting 48 Irish Eyes . 24 Ben Ohau . 60 GORE TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. GORE, December 20. The following acceptances have been received : NOVICE HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 eovs; cne mile and five furlongs; class 4.4 —Alpha, Bingen scr, Belwood ecr. Canute scr, Chiming Child scr, Coldstream Guard scr, Day Pointer ecr. Great Count scr, Kinness scr. Nellie Derby scr, Opihi Lass scr, Peero scr. Wallace Chimes scr. Western Don scr. Winning Point scr. Bricklayer 12yds bhd, Bothst-ar 12s'ds, Gala Pointer 36yds. CROYDON HANDICAP (in saddle 1 , of 140 sovs; one mile and a half: class 3.52 Bondo scr. Avalanche scr, Billy Moor scr. Blue Thorpe scr. Buck-up scr. Engagement scr. Florist scr. Direct scr, Juanita Bell scr, Ma Chere scr, Marvin Bell scr. Ocean Gove scr. Ora Jay scr. Reform scr, Ruth Wilkes sc. Prejudice 12yds bhd, Stray-child 36yds, Lady Evelyn 48yds, Alpha Wilkes 4Syds. Roger Wilkes 48yds, Kismet 60yds, Exmoor 106yds. The Sdt inter 132vds. GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP iin harness', of 500 sovs; two miles; class 4.4-8 Away scr, Barooga ecr. Pointalena scr, match scr. Prince Pointer 12yds bhd. First- Toll livds, Norma- Dillon 24yds, John Pointer 36yds. Lenamhor 4.Byds, Oaknut 60yds. Downcast 60yds, Fashion Queen 106yds. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (in harness), of 225 sovs; one mil© and five furlongs; rla.se 3.s7—Master Basil scr. Ton Thorpe scr. Roving Don ecr. Glen Wilkes scr, Pninta lent 12yds bhd. We© Daphne 12yde, Schoolmate 12yds, Miss O'Neill 12yds. Hylaa 24yds. Little Rain 24yds. Away 36yds.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 235 sovr; one mile: claas 2.24—First Chime scr, Glen Wilkes scr. Honest Ned scr. Glen Fan? scr. Oakland scr, fctan Wilkes scr, St. Thomas scr, Quick match 12yds bhd, Little Nut 12yds. Crows Battery 12yds, Lucky Dillon 32yds. Medallions 36yds. MAT.YURA HANDICAP (in harness), of 125 sovs; two miles; class 5.8 A Ivan scr, Avalanche ecr, Blue Thorpe scr, Bondo Grove scr, 'Ora Jay scr. Ruth Wilkes scr. Young Tom scr. Billy Moor ecr, Waihemo 12yds bhd, Alpha Wilkes 48yds, Lady Evelyn 43yds, Kismet 60yds, Dan Mac 72yds, V/allaoetown 06yds. Darkest 192yds. FINAL HANDICAP (iu harness), of 240 sovs; one mile and a quarter; class 3min— Mies O'Neill scr. Honest Ned scr. Glen Far? scr, Pointalena scr. Schoolmate ecr, Sr Thomas scr. Prince Pointer 12yds bhd. Lucky Dillon 12yds. Cottage Girl 12yds, Barooga 24yds. Medallious 36yds, John Pointer 36yd?, Lenamhor 36yds, First Toll 36yd*. Oaknut 48yds, Fa-sbion Queen 72yds. SOUTHLAND JUVENILE STAKES (in harness), of 300 sovs (three-year-olds); one mile and a quarter—Wild Flight scr. Black Admiral scr. Fair Lad scr. Shine Soou scr, Fancy Pointer scr, St Maura ecr. Chiming Boy scr. WAIKOUAITI RACING CLUB. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, December 20. Th© following acceptances have been received : WAIKOUAITI CUP. of 300 sovs; one mil© and a quarter—Prinoe Ferouz 9st 21b, Corn Rigs Oat 21b, Some Kid Bst 91b, Radial Bst 81b, Ardour Sst Blb, Piccaninny 7st 81b, Sartolit© 7st 71b, All British 7st 2lb, Monsieur Boutade 7st, Enare .7st, Careltc 7st, Paddy’s Hope Vet. BREY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of IGO wove; six furlongs—Prince Ferouz 9st 91b, Dancing Days Sst 111 b, Fcrino Bst 101 b, Sprinkler Sst 91b, Tho Reaver Sgt- slb, St Augustus 7st- 13lb, Bonnie Olive 7st. HAWKESBUBY HACK HANDICAP, of 1-25 eovs; six furlongß—lntegrity 9st 61b, St Augustus 9st 31b, Eaton ■ Bells Bst lllb, Bonnie Olive Sst 41b. Queen Balboa Sst lib, Hurdy Gurdy 7sfc lllb. Buoyant 7st, lllb. Carpenter 7et Sib, Paddy's Hop© 7st Blb. Purple Iris 7st Blb. April Showers 7st 7lb, Gold niece 7st 71b, Bon aria 7st 7lb. WELTER HANDICAP, of 15© sovs; on© mile—Thistlecrown 9st 13lb, Sartolit© 9st lllb. Gunlayer /Sst 31b, Barricon Bst Sib, Paddy’s Hope Sst 51b, Vincent Bst 51b, Cactts Bst. ORBELL STAKES, of 160 sovs: seven fttrlongs—Radial 9st 13lb, Some Kid 9st 131 b, Carmine 86t 121 b, Sprinkler Bet, 101 b, Ttistlecrowu Bst 91b, Piccaninny Sst 61b, Dancing Days Bst Blb, Ferino Bst 7lb. Sartojite Sst 71b, The Reaver Sst 31b, Gunlayer 7st 101 b, Enare 7st 7lb, Kiloff 7st 7lb. NEW YEAR TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 £©vs; one mil© and a half— Polyanthus per, Glen Alvon ecr. Tricoline ecr. Clifton Chimes scr. Kelpie scr. Junior Girl scr. Acacia ecr, Tahir© 24yds bhd, Mammon 24yds, Gold Chimes 24yds, Minimax 36y:ls, Red Princ-e 72yds. DOMAIN TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 140 eovs; one mile—Forbury scr. Gladwell scr. Polyanthus per. Lord Rokefty scr. Tricoline ecr, Clifton Chimes Merrigal scr. Red Chequer scr. General Waita scr. Junior Girl scr. Cocoa ecr, St Alwyn 12yds bhd. Gold Chim©3 12yds, Mammon 12yds, Sunny Vue 12yds, Tahir© 12yds, Minimax 24yds, Red Prince 48yds.

FORFEITS. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. After declaration of second forfeits, th© following remain in THE NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES (in harness), of 760 sovs. For two-year-olds. One mile and a half. Mr S. Humphrey's b c, Nelson Bingen— Theda Bara Mr. S. Humpnries’s b c, Harold Dillon — Scarlet Rose Mr J. Holmes's ch f. Great Audubon— Cocoaline Mr F. Holmes’s b f, Logan Pointer—Fancy Girl Mr W. Crossan’s cb c, Stockade—The Brouzewing Mr V. M. Beebe's b c, Nelson Bingen—Sal Tasker Mr C. Curha-n’s b g, Logan Pointer—Tarantulus Child Mr T. H. I' ev’s rn g. Great AudubonDusky Morn Messrs J. and W. A. Anderson’s b f, Cathedral Chimes—Maine Lloyd Messrs J. and VC. A. Anderson's br c, Bren. Messrs E. and G. L. Rutherford’s b c Locanda.—Harold Dillon mar© Logan Pointer Mr T. Harold’s br g. Great Audubon Eulogy Mr G. Ferguson's b f Logan Pointer—Be Mr H. Wminders’s br c, Brent Locanda— Violet M. Mr 31. W. Kitcliitfgiiam's b c, Jingle—Koro miho Mr B. Owen's rn c, Cathedral Chimes—Rope Mr B. Owen s b f, Cathedral ChimesAntonio mare

Mr B. Grice's b c, Denver Huon—Prinoe Imperial mare Mr H. J. Delargey’s br c. Nelson Bingen— Frances Derby Mr D. Baker s br c, Logan Pointer—Lady Betty Mr A. (J. Watson's gr f, Logan Pointer — General Mac mare Mr R. M. Morten’s br c. Cathedral Chimes —Bright Alice Mr U. M. Morten s b f. Cathedral Chimes Mountain Rose Mr R. M. Morten’s b f. Cathedral Chimes —Tracey Princess Mr It. M. Morten's b f. Cathedral Chimes —Onr Aggie Mr R. M’MiUan s b g. Great Audubon— Yura Dillon Mr C. Nordquist’s b g, Denver Huon— Rothschild mare Mrs G. W. Watkins’s blk f, Native King— Rawene Mr H. F. Nicoil's ch t, Neleon Bingen— Pearl Child Mr li. F. Nicoll'3 br g Nelson Bingen— Gianella Mr H. F. Nicoll’s b g. St Swinthifi— Lady Cherry Mr H. F. Nicoll’s b g, Brent- Locanda—3t Swithin mare Mr J. WesterTnait's b c, Great Audubon— Silver Princess Messrs A. and F. Chinnery's b c, Logan Pointer—Bab* Mr R. M’Donnell’s b g. Great Audubon— Evelyn Mr ,T. Westermans b c, Great Audubon — Dollar Princess Mr J. Westerinan's b f. Logan Pointer— Be_cky M. Mr G. Fairbairn's b f. Great Audubon— Penelope Mr J. W. Webb’s b g. Great Audubon—ldol Mr 11. Fox’s b f, Txigan Pointer—Tit Bit Messrs Barlow Bros.’ b c. Wildwood Jun.— Madam fihaw Mr G. E. King's ch c. Nelson Bingen— Olivewood Mr G. E. Kinc's ch f. Wildwood Jnnr.— Copa de Oro mare Mr G. Anderson’s br c, Harold Dillon—Ma Belle Mr G. Anderson's b f. Great Audubon— Harold Dillon vpa.ro Mr W .Begg’s b f. Denver Unon—The Lin-