RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18641, 19 December 1928, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

RACING FIXTURES. December 26—Waipukurau Jockey Club. December 26. 27—Dunedin Jockey Club. December 26, 27—Westland Racing? Club. December 26, 27—Taranaki Jockey Club. December 26, 27, 29 Manawatu Racing? Club. . , December 26, 28, January 1, 2—Auckland Racing Club. .. December 29, January 1, 2—Greymouth .Jockey Club. January I—Waiau Racing Club. January I—Wyndham Racing Club. January I—Waikouaiti Racing Club. January 1, 2—Wairarapa Racing Club. January 1. 2—Stratford Racing Club. Jsnuarv 1, 2—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. January 1, 2—Marton Jockey Club. January 5, 7—Vincent Jockey Club. January 7, S—Reefton Jockey Club. NOMINATIONS. December 21—Vincent Jockey Club. HANDICAPS. December 27—Greymouth Jockey Club. Decemher 29—Vincent Jockey Club. January - 3—Reefton Jockey Club. ACCEPTANCES. December 21—Wairarapa Racing Club. December 21—Stratford Racing Club. December 21—Dunedin Jockey Club. December 21—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. December 21—Wyndham Racing Club. December 24—Waiau Racing Club. December 28—Greymouth Jockey Club. January" 3—Vincent Jockey Club. January s—Reefton Jockey Club. TROTTING FIXTURES. December 26—Ashburton Trotting Club. December 26—Gore Trotting Club. December 26, 27—Westport Trotting Club. December 26, 27—South Wairarapa Trotting Club. December 27, 29, 31—Auckland Trotting Club. December 29—Winton Trotting Club. December 29, January 1, 2—Greymouth Jockey Club. December 31—Inangahua Trotting Club. January I—Waiau Racing Club. January I—Wyndham Racing Club. January 1, 2—Canterbury Park Trot* ting Club. January 4, s—Greymouth Trotting Club. January 5, 7—Vincent Jockey Club. January 7, B—Reefton Jockey Club. January 12—r-Timaru Trotting Club. NOMINATIONS. December 19—Greymouth Trotting Club. December 20—Tiniaru Trotting Club. December 21—Vincent Jockey Club. HANDICAPS. December 22—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. December 24—Greymouth Trotting Club. December 27—Greymouth Jockey Club. December 28—Inangahua Trotting Clua December 29—Vincent Jockey Club. January 3—Reefton Jockey Club. January 3—Timaru Trotting Club. ACCEPTANCES. December 20—Ashburton Trotting Club. December 21—Winton Trotting Club. December 21—Wyndham Racing Club. December 21—South Wairarapa Trotting Club. December 24—Waiau Racing Club. December 28—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. December 28—-Greymouth Jockey Club. December 29—Inangahua Trotting Club December 29—Greymouth Trotting Club January 3—Vincent Jockey Club. January s—Reefton Jockey Club. January 7—Timaru Trotting Club. RACING NOTES. Nominations for the Southland Racing Club’s meeting will close? at five o’clock this evening. ♦ ♦ Acceptances for the Westland Racing Club’s meeting will close at halfpast eight to-night. ** •*'* The Riccarton horses who are to race at the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting left for the north last night. The team consisted of Count Cavour, Wharnclifre, Amor, Crown Area. Moorgas, Court Jester, Honour. Philippic, Red Heckle and Zeuxis. They are a very useful lot, who should get a good share of fhe monev. * *• * * The Trentham sales next month will be of more than usual interest, as Mr J. M. Samson will submit all his horses at auction, as a preliminary to leaving on a trip to Great Britain. * s}? * * There is no doubt in the minds of track-watchers that the new piece of track that has recently been absorbed into the course proper at Ellerslie has made the course faster. The latest gallops have afforded proof of this, and some slashing trials may be expected before the summer carnival opens, says the “ Herald.” The ground at Ellerslie is in beautiful order after the recent rain, and the conditions promise to be excellent for the final gallops. Present conditions can be gauged by the fact that The Lover’s recent gallop was one of the best miles that has been run at Ellerslie for some time.

Some comment has been made concerning the draw for post positions at Takapuna being made by officials prior to the races. It is learned that the system was not anoroved generally by all those most concerned at Takapuna, and it is probable it will not be done again. If the jockeys file past the box and draw their marbles as they go out to mount they waste little time. Big fields are handled at Trentham and the jockeys draw the marbles themselves, the “ draw ” being hoisted smartly enough for anybody. It is not suggested here that there was anything amiss with the Takapuna method, but if owners or trainers see their rider draw the marble himself they are perfectly satisfied. The other way leaves a possibility, rightly or wrongly, for suspicion. * * * *

There is a tendency in some quarters to regard Laughing Prince as having something of a mortgage on the Auckland Cup, because of his winning record this season. Nowhere is the galloping ability of the chestnut rated higher than here, says the Wellington writer, “Vedette,” but at the same time when his record is considered dispassionately it is not quite so good as it appears. In the Mitchelson Cup the strongest half of the field took no part in the race, and of the others some of the riders were undecided in the early, stages about the start being a real one. Rapier beat laughing Prince decisively in the Harcourt Cup, and at Riccarton the chestnut had only the halffit Count Cavour and Black Mint, who already had had one race that day, to beat in the Canterbury Cup. Then in the Stead Gold Cup Rapier, who was really the only equal class opponent of Laughing Prince, was just recovering from his accident in the New Zealand .Cup. Of course, Laughing Prince may go on and do all his admirers contend he will at Ellerslie, but more than one will be surprised if he beats Count. Cavour at even weights over two miles. * * * * Recently the following report turned jP taken from a Melbourne paper dated October 15, 1859:—"A meeting of the gentlemen appointed to act as delegates to fix a universal date from which horses shall take their age was held at the Union Hotel, Melbourne, on October. 13. There were present, Messrs Austin, Simson, Phillips, Bathe, Rowe, and Greene, representing Victoria;’ Messrs H. - Redwood, Adams, and Duppa were present on behalf of New Zealand; Mr John acted for New South Wales, and W. Filgate for South Australia. Tasmania was not represented. The first resolution was to the effect that it was highly desirable that a fixed date should be decided upon, which was carried. The second proposal was that July 1 was the most desirable date. That found supporters, but an amendment that August 1 is sufficiently early, and in every respect the most desirable date, was carried unanimously.” August 1 hds thus been the equine birthday for 69 years in Australia and New Zealand. * * * * The trotting horse Gothic, the star performer of the spring campaign in Victoria, will begin stud life at Bacchus Marsh next spring. As soon as it became known he would be available there was a rush to book mares to him, and his list was promptly filled at 200 guineas a mare. Mr Green has wisely decided not to overtax him, and has limited Gothic to thirty mares in his first season, and that number will include the five mares Mr Green is going to mate with him. An effort was made by a leading New' South Wales breeder to acquire Gothic, but Mr Green refused to part with the son of Tracery. Mr Green will be a big buyer at the December sales in England, where Mr Andrew Robertson has been commissioned to buy anything he likes. In short, Mr Robertson has been given an unlimited commission. * *' * * Not the least conspicuous visitor at Flemington during the recent carnival was the famous old lightweight jockey “Sammy” Cracknell. Dressed in fashion similar to that which he favoured nearly half a century ago—tight trousers, “paget” coat, with two buttons in the small of the back, and a boxer hat of the low-crowned, “pea-dodger” type—the quaint little man attracted considerable attention wherever he went, says the “Australasian.” The once fullbottomed red beard has given place to a much shorter an 4 thinner appendage of grey; but “Sammy” is as active as most men of half his age, and he could still go to the scale at 7st. On Derby Day Frank Musgrave brought the veteran around to the weighing enclosure and introduced him to members of the V.R.O. Committee and several distinguished visitors, * all of whom were entertained by the old man's crisp comments and references to bygone days. One artistic member of the group was greatly taken with Cracknell’s small and beautifully shaped feet—he wears about No. 2 maid’s size shoes.

There is a dramatic interest in the story of the career of Gordon Richards, who has had phenomenal success and headed the list of winning jockeys in England in three seasons. It is related that when he left school Richards took a humble job in a commercial house, but he was “racing mad,” and, greatly against the wishes of his parents, he wrote to a trainer asking for a job. He was fortunate in that he addressed his letter to Martin Hartigan, and, though rather older than is usual, he was taken on as an apprentice. From the first Richards showed a wonderful aptitude as a rider, and in a few years—that is in 1925—he headed the list of winning jockeys. Then, however, he had a setback. In reducing his weight to ride in 1926 he caught a chill, which had serious complications, and he was out of the saddle for 46 weeks. In 1927 he steered 164 winners, and this year he was on the winning horse in 149 races. The fact that Richards can go to scale at 7.6 has helped him a great deal to establish his attractive record, but behind this is the great art he displays in balancing his horse and the vigour he can put into a supreme finishing effort when such is found necessary.

It will be readily admitted that Solferino has sired as great a proportion of sound horses as any other sire connected with racing in this country. A large percentage of his stock have trained on for several seasons, and they have won the reputation of being sound in wind and limb. Nevertheless, says the Dunedin writer, “Sentinel,” an apparently sound two-year-old failed to pass a veterinary surgeon a few dayß ago, because, it is said, the youngster had Solferino pasterns. Solferino’s stock have proved themselves thoroughly sound for racing purposes, and a peculiarity of formation, not constituting unsoundness in the light of experience, should not debar the issue of a certificate. St Simon, the greatest sire in the world, had goat knees, but the writer has never read of it being marked down as unsoundness. Sunny Lake had very long pasterns, but the fact was never referred to as unsoundness. Long or short cannons, cow hocks, ewe necks, bad shoulders, etc., may be unsightly but do not constitute a sign of unsoundness. It is interesting to recall the fact that Gloaming won the bulk of his record totals after failing to pass the “vet” when sold for 6000 guineas to an Indian buyer. The same thing has happened in connection with many other horses, and a professional opinion of a horse’s conformation does not bar the way to gathering a pile of money. A horse’s stock may carry a serious unsoundness not visible to the eye, and yet they would pass the “vet.” For instance, Stepniak sired a large number of bleeders, and yet the fact did not debar his stock from being considered sound, even though they suffered from an inherited trouble.

TROTTING NOTES. At a meeting of the Judicial Committee of the New Brighton Trotting Club last evening, it was decided to fine F. Holmes £25 for a breach of Rule 341, section (s). * sfc * * The Canterbury Park Trotting Club will provide excellent sport for local enthusiasts on January 1 and 2. A good programme catering for fast horses, will attract a strong list of nominations, which will close at noon to-day. * *• * Nominations for the Greymouth Trottjng Club’s meeting will close tonight. 4e sje Nominations for the Timaru Trotting Clubs meeting will close to-morrow night. He * C. E. Lindsay left for Auckland last night with Talaro and Harvest Child. He He' He He J. Bryce went north last night, to assist at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting. His team includes Imprint, Free Advice and Bankhead. He H« He He W. T. Lowe has left for Auckland with Trampfast and Commander Bell. H< H« -He He The Oamaru-owned pacer Terence Dillon arrived from the south on Monday morning, and has been doing some training at Addington. He will leave to-nlorrow evening, for Auckland, where he is engaged in the Auckland Cup and other races. Terence Dillon was one of the early fancies for the last New Zealand Cup, but he gradually lost favour as the time for the race came round. The brilliant Author Dillon horse had been given a good spell in the paddock prior to being brought in to receive his Cup preparation. The general opinion was expressed that he had not had sufficient time to be got ready for the big November race. Unfortunately, he met with interference at the start, so that no real test of his powers could be obtained. He now looks much brighter than when he started in the Cup and in a work out yesterday morning he paced along in brilliant style and seemed anxious to go much faster. He will be driven by his trainer, J. Henderson, in the Auckland Cup.

It is understood that M. B. Edwards will drive Machine Gun in the Auckland Cup, as the pacer’s trainer, R. B. Berry, will not make the trip. Machine Gun will go north to-night with Edwards's team, consisting of Native Star and Wharepiana.

He H* H* He Nelson Boy, who is engaged at the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting, goes north this evening. He H* He He

W. J. Tomkinson is taking a strong team to Auckland and leaves this evening. The trotters Young Blake and Elzear. and the pacers Prince Pointer, Lingfield, Glideaway and Dalmeny all had their final work out yesterday morning at Addington, and they are in capital form, especially Prince Pointer, who has never looked better at any stage of his racing career.

* * * * Logan Park seems to be back to form again. In all his recent workouts the ex-Dunedin trained pacer has put plenty of dash into his training. It is probable that he will race at the Canterbury Park meeting.

The Oamaru trainer, j. Henderson, wlil have his large team racing in various parts of the Dominion during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Terence Dillon will be in Auckland; Nelson de Oro, Criterion and Return Voyage will race at Gore, and possible other Southland meetings, under J. M’Lennan’s charge; while H. Butcher will have Rose Queen and possibly Logan Brae at Waikouaiti. Some of the team may later be raced at meetings on the West Coast.

TROTTING EVENTS AT GREYMOUTH.

WESTPORT CLUB MAKES A PROTEST. Per Press Association. WESTPORT, December 18. Strong exception was taken by the Westport Trotting Club to the action of the New Zealand Trotting Association in granting a permit to the Greymouth Jockey Club to include two trotting events each day in the coming three day meeting, as this permits only one day travelling between Westport’s second day and Greymouth’s opening day, entailing a thirty-mile road and a sixty-six mile railway journey. Further the Greymouth Jockey Club made the acceptance fee £l, as compared with the Westport Trotting Club’s £2 2s. It was held that the action of the New Zealand Trotting Association has been detrimental to acceptances of the Westport Trotting Club, winch is one of the oldest established clubs in the Dominion. A protest to the parent body has been lodged. AUCKLAND TROTTING NOTES. (Special to the “Star.”) AUCKLAND, December 19. Although the work at Epsom yesterday morning was nothing out of the ordinary, a contingent of South Island horses is expected to arrive on, Thursday or Friday, and matters should then become very interesting. The track this morning was in excellent condition and several horses were given useful work. J. Shaw worked his team before breakfast. After breakfast A. Julian drove Rockburn over a couple of rounds, at a useful pace. This horse was not too sound a. few weeks back, but appears to be right again. Luvan, ridden by J.* Cockle, was sprinted two sepdrarte half miles. The big mare showed plenty of pace. Maid of the Mountains (Kinnamont) paced nicely when covering a mile. She is pacing as well as ever she was. Roma Bingen, another of H. Kinnamont’s team, was allotted several rounds, trotting solidly. Trustworthy (Brady), free-legged, and Betty Moko (Gilchrist) were sent two miles. The pair kept together all through and both did their work nicely. Betty Moko has improved a lot during the past week.

Gold Jacket (M’Mahon) was strapped up and sent two miles. He got to the end of the first half in lmin 11 3-ssec, the mile in 2min 19sec, and two miles in 4min 39 3-ssec. He came home over the last dialf much faster than any of the others. The most interesting piece of work was accomplished by Billy Carbine (Robertson) and Etta Cole (Gilchrist). They ran two miles. Billy Carbine stepped off slightly in front and for a mile and three-quarters he led Etta Cole by just over a length. Once the straight was entered Gilchrist moved Etta Cole up, and the pair in a good finish flashed past the line together. The time was a little slower than they were handicapped to go in a race. Peter Grattan (M’Mahon), who has not been doing much fast work since his present trainer got him, was strapped up and after being jogged out stepped a mile and a half. lie paced smoothly all through and registered useful time, his last half being run a shade faster than the first or second halves.

Direct Action (Gilchrist) was sent two miles alone. He made a couple of skips on the trip but quickly dropped into his stride again. He went at a fair pace all the way, his lact half-mile being his best, and for the whole journey he ran the same time as Billy Carbine and Etta Cole, but did not do it so comfortably as thav did.

The Tartar (Robertson) and Uncle Bert were worked two miles. The Tartar gave a great exhibition of trotting, going in his best style all the way and finishing up his task well. G. Robertson has him very well at present.

Golden Hope (Lee) was strapped up, but was not asked to go fast, and several circuits at half pace were allotted the bay. The same trainer also drove Golden Gate several miles, mixing his work with spasms of trotting and galloping. Golden Gate always does a lot of his work galloping. Marble Star (Millen) was given plenty of work. He ran one or two separate halves in useful time.

Anseline (Gee) was allowed to stride along for two miles. The bay mare trotted without mistake, but her time was not good. H. Kinnamont has not a very big team now as he has turned Great Way and Chrystal out for a short spell. Thev will be taken in hand again after the New Year.

The Gold • Bell gelding. The Abbey, has been sold by Mr Moodabe to Mrs C. M’Gregor, in whose colours Nelson Fame raced. The Abbey has been placed in W. Clifton’s stable, and hewill be prepared by that trainer for future engagement The pacer Torpedo Huon, recently purchased by Mrs I. Sweetapple, arrived this morning from Sydne}' and was at once taken out to J. Shaw’s stable at Ellerslie. Torpedo Huon is entered for events at the Auckland meeting.

WINTON TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, December 18. Return Voyage has been penalised 12yds in the Speedwell Handicqj> at the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, December 18. Harvest Child has been rehandicapped for the December Handicap at the Auckland trots from 24yds to 36yds, and in the Akarana Handicap from 12yds to 24yds.

WANGANUI NOTES.

(Special to the “Star.”) WANGANUI, December IS. F. Tilley will leave for Auckland tomorrow with his team, comprising Laughing Prince, Consent, Cashier, Metellus, High Falutin’, and Glenartney. W. Rayner also goes north to-mor-row and will take with him Mask, Lysander, Ceremony, and Alloy. The weather was fine for training operations this morning when it had been arranged that Mask and Star Area were to do a mile and a quarter try out prior to the latter leaving for Auckland. However the No, 1 track was not open aj}d a change was made in the plans, the pair being timed over a mile instead. They ran the first half in 52sec, and the full distance in lmin 48sec, Mask being a length ahead. The Auckland Cup candidate was held back to his companion in the earlier stages and could have done a lot better. Ceremony put in a circuit, finishing fast over the last two furlongs and striding out very freely. Lysander ran five furlongs, the last half mile being cut out in 50 1-osec, without being fully extended. Acred was given a run over seven furlongs which he left behind comfortably in lmin 35lsec. Praeda finished well in front of Alloy at the end of half a mile run in 52sec. Alloy is a laz}' customer and would have done much better had he been driven along. The Warden, Cobham and Warflame were to have run six furlongs together, but the first mentioned was a couple of lengths in front at the post. Timed from the five furlong post The Warden registered lmin ssec, with Warflame a length or so away and clear of Cobham. The latter ran six furlongs in lmin 18 l-ssec. Acred is engaged both in New Plymouth and Awapuni, but the chances are that Mr B. T. Bennett’s gelding will race at Awapuni. Mask is in splendid order and the track watchers are convinced that he will make a bold showing in the Auckland Cup. Ceremony is also in great heart, and if the trip does not upset him he should run well in his engagements. Pie is a great galloper when at his best, but has to be handled very carefully as he is a delicate sort.

LysandeP is better now than when he raced at Feilding, but whether he is brilliant enough in the early stages to win a race like the Railway remains to be seen.

ACCEPTANCES. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. WESTPORT, December 18. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Westport Trotting Club’s midsummer meeting:— SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. Class, 2.35 to the mile. Twelve and a half furlongs. Bonny Rose scr Royal Time scr Bingen Wilkes scr Beautiful Great Rose scr Adventure scr yds bhd Royal Jessie Bells 48 Comrade scr

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. Per Press Association. PALMERSTON N., December 18. The following acceptances have been received:— TOIvOMARU HURDLE HANDICAP of 200 sovs; one mile and three Quarters—Elysianor 11.9, Cohesion 11.4, Diana’s Lad 10.4, Vexatious 10.3, Panorama 9.11, Red Bank 9.2, Othon 9.0, Braeman 9.0, Decoy Bird 9.0. TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile and one furlong—Henna 9.5, Goldbag 8.11. Mon Mint 8.10, Courageous 8.8, Kilburn 8.6, Ciena Ray 8.5, Shining Star 8.4, Bissac 8.4, Oloyne 8.4, King Quex 5.2, Rory Mor 7.13, Cobham 7.13, Aurora. Borealis 7.12, The Warden 7.11, Roburant 7.11, Jlu Jazz 7.11, Lady Alophen 7.11, Birkbeok 7.11. MANAWATU CUP, of 1000 sovs; one mile and a half—Hynanna 9.8, Mandane 8.9, First Sight 8.5, Merry Doman 8.4, Seatown 5.3, Historic 7.10, Mountain Heath 7.0, Star Area 7.0, Novar 7.0, Discourse 7.0, Polonet 7.0, Imperial Spark ' NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; five furlongs—Aspiring 8.11, Admiral Drake 8.9, Clever 8.6, Royal Flyer 8.3, First Money 8.3, Imperial Guard 7.13, Belcaire 7.11, Equitant 7.9, Duellona 7 7 Statuary 7.5, Hunting Call 7.5, Ben Hur 7.5, Hot Spring 7.0, King Hal 7.0, By Own 7.0, Acrecltty 7.0, Becky Sharp 7.0, Sapient 7.0, Winlocli 7.0, Praeda 7.0.

GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Veronese 9.3, Bank Note 7.13, Noteworthy 7.13, Richfield 7.7, Thrift 7.6, Borsalene 7.6, Grey Mist 7.5, Indolent 7.5 Dermod 7.5, Full Mark 7.2, Australis 7.0, Rich Harvest 7.0. Shot Silk 7.0, First Rider 7.0, Miss Field 7.0. Evensong 7.0. FITZIIERBERT HANDICAP, of 400 sovs: six furlongs—Gascony 8.13, Arrow Lad 8.5, Benzora 8.3, Silver Paper 8.3, Doree 7.12, Lady Limond 7.4, Callanmore 7.2, Helotis 7.2, Ruffles 7.0, Silver Coot 7.0, Jeanette 7.0, Lady Ideal 7.0. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 250 sovs: one mile and one furlong—Mendip 5.5, Sir Roy 7.13, Singleton 7.12, Moutoa Treasury 7.11, Star Area 7.10, Panther 7.10, Vivo 7.10, Miss Pat 7.10, Kilmezzo 7.10, Kick Off 7.10, Polonett 7.4, Superb King 7.0, Lin Arlington 7.0, Opa 7.0. MATDEN PLATE, of 150 sovs: six furlongs (weight 8st)—Balloon, Bernera, Black Maire, Bione. Chertsey, Day Comet—Tiz filly, Fine Acre, Greenfield, Grattan, Kotaki. Eka. Kilorell. Kentish Ladv, Motliplane, Monetize, Mangahaeri, Roi de Val. Royal Black. St Melba, Shrewd, Teremoana, Warzone. MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. Per Press Association. MARTON, December 18. The following acceptances have been rC TRIAL PLATE, of 120 sovs; six furlongs (weight B.7)—Cobham, Miss Atlanta, Kail, Black Maire, Balloon, Mangahaere, Pegeen Oge, Raniutu, Scottish Standard, War Zone, Royal Black, High Tide, Grattan, Valky, Teremoana, Miss Field, .Mint Belle, Pot Shot, DayComet—Tiz filly. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; one mile and n half—Cohesion 11.10, Atareria 10.9. Panorama 30.5. Elicit 10.4, Grand National 10.2, Red Bank 10.2, Lady Gay 9.9, Hymestrason 9.6, Decoy Bird 9.0, Marica 9.0, Mandate 9.0, Pinna 9.0. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; five furlongs—Boundary 8.5, Indolent 8.2, Belcaire 8.0, Equitant 7.11, La Rene 7.9, Snow Shoe 7.9, Rich Harvest 7.9, Latakia 7.9, Drumatique 7.9, Many Acres 7.6, Tapestry 7.5, Lucky Bag 7.5, Grand Jury 7.2, King Hal 7.2, Praeda 7.0, Acora 7.0, Aeredity 7.0. MARTON CUP. of 600 sovs; one mile and a quarter—First Sight 9.0, Night March 8.3, Ituanui 8.2, Clarinda 8.1, Mendip 7.13, Historic 7.13, Doree 7.11, Mountain Heath 7.6, Kilmiss 7.6, Singleton 7.5, Cohesion 7.5, Polonett 7.4, Keddar 7.3, Moutoa Treasury 7.2. Star Area 7.2, Vivo 7.2, Novar 7.0. Opa 7.0, Discourse 7.0, Home Made 7.0, Shining Star 7.0. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Bank Note 9.0, Mon Mint 8.9, Toawai 8.7, Wyeford 8.5, Indolent 8.3, Tea Tattle 8.3, Australis 8.3, White Ringlet 8.1, Patearoa 7.11, Mangahaere 7.11, The Warden 7.11, Evensong 7.11, Miss Field 7.11, First Ruler 7.11, War Flame 7.11, High Tide 7.11. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; six furlongs—Vast Acre 9.0, Benzora 8.10, Night March 8.10. Miss Pat 7.13. Keddar 7.10, Ruffles 7.10, Chelone 7.10. Callanmore 7.8, Dobbin 7.8, The Raider 7.7, Jeanette 7.2. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; one mile and 137 yards—Kalos 9.13, Acred 8.8, Kilburn 8.3, Shining Star 8.3. Thrift 8.2, Australis 7.13, King Quex 7.13, Skyrider 7.1 J. Aurora Borealis 7.9, Cobham 7.7, Black Maire 7.7, Kilorell 7.7. Lady Alophen 7.7, Irish Moss 7.7, Teremoana 7.7, Moutoa Fume 7.7. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs—Singleton 9.4, Huikai 8.13, Manly 8.11, Kilmezzo 8.11. Peneus 8.9, Jeanette 8.7, Polonett 8.4, Vigilance 5.2, Tanagra 8.2, Nucleus 8.0, Wilderness 8.0, Lin Arlington S.O.

KAIKOURA RACING CLUB. The following acceptances have been received:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 10 sovs; six furlongs—Roseboy 11.1, Hurry Up 11.1, Uyeheer 11.0, Danthonia 11.0, Nippy 10.10, Zeeta 10.0. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 12 sovs; five furlongs—Silo 10.7, Roseboy 9.0, Hyeheer 9.0, Nippy 9.0. KAIKOURA CUP, of 25 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Nine of Spades 31.13, Exhibition 10.7, Viewpoint 9.7, Corn Rigs 9.7. Hurry Up 9.0, Ortego 9.0. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of 20 sovs; six furlongs—Nine of Spades 11.5, Exhibition 10.10, Silo 10.2, Corn Rigs 10.0, Hurry Up 9.0. FARMERS’ PLATE, of 20 sovs; one mile—Exhibition 11.7, Corn Rigs 11.2, Viewpoint 11.0, Silo 10.5, Danthonia 10.0, Hurry Up 10.0, Ortego 10.0. MAIDEN TROT (in saddle), of 12 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Lively Pronto scr, Lomar scr. Scarlet Bud scr. TRADESMEN’S TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 20 sovs; one mile—Lively Pronto scr, Quinoga scr, Brooklyn Hall scr. Royal Junior 12yds blid, Koleraine 24yds, Future 24yds, Arachne 36yds, Plywood 60yds, Annerley 108yds, Audubon Child 120yds. PRESIDENT’S TROT (in harness), of 20 sovs; two miles—Quinona scr, Kolerainc 48yds bhd, Arachne 60yds, Ply*» wood 120yds, Audubon Child 204yds. WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. Per Press Aaeeelatln*. NAPIER, December 18. The following acceptances have beert received:— JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; five furlongs—lvaihoro 9.8, Winnington 7.10, King Manu 7.10, Campfire filly 7.9, Long Acre 7.9, Golden Area 7.6, Princess Elizabeth 7.2, Cuticle 7.2, Wedding Bells 7.0, Teawha 7.0. AMALGAMATION HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Locarno 8.7, Pale Star 5.3, Tanagra 8.0, Admiral Codrington 7.5, Imarosebud 7.5. Moepai 7.0, Gordon Swift 7.0, Mystio 7.0. Delude 7.0. TAHOA HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; five furlongs—Kalhoro 9.2, Arrow Boy 8.10, Freeze Out. 8.2, Plimmerton 7.10, Golden Shadow 7.10, Master Cynio 7.10, Break o’ Day 7.10, Brown Sugar 7.10, Inflame 7.10, Goodwill 7.4, King Manu 7.4, Winnington 7.4, Long Acre 7.0, Wet Winter 7.0, Atholspear 7.0. Blue Mist 7.0. PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one mile—Kalos 9.10, Royal Lineage 8.11, Rabbi 7.13, Repay 7.13, Abisogne 7.12, Cloyne 7.10, Delude 7.8, Jen 7.6, Curtsey 7.4, High Court 7.0. Imperial Fame 7.0, Ahalama 7.0, Fair One 7.0, Plripono 7,0. BRAEBURN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; once round—Atareria 12.4. Abisogne 11.8, Grand National 11.6. First Prince 11.0, Gordon Swift 11.0, Belgian Queen ] i:0, Wilmoreana 10.10. Raukauponga 10.9. Heather Blend 10.7, Crown Link 10.7, Chrisna 10.7. Ahalama 3 0.7, Damon 10.7, Merry Mixture 10.7, Merry Wanderer 10.7. FLYING HANDICAP, of 375 sovs; six furlongs—Huikai 9.0, Peneus 8.8, Queen’s Choice 8.4. Epistle 8.2, Lipsol 8.2, Millais 8.1, Tanagra'7.l3, Road Hog 7.5. Moepai 7.2, Mystum 7.0. LAKE HACK HANDICAP. of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Royal Lineage 9.0. Arrow Boy 8.9, Repay 8.2, Freeze Out 8.2. Tea Lady 8.1, Cloyne. 7.12, Pllmmerton 7.12, Night Witch 7.9, King Jest 7.9, Master Cynic 7.9. Charmaline 7.9. Brown Sugar 7.7, Topera 7.6, Goodwill 7.3, Imperial Fame 7.0, Baby Prince 7.0, Campfire filly 7.0, Blue Mist 7.0. MAIDEN PLATE, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Heather Blend 9.1, Gold Meda--9.1, Havana 9.0, Baby d’Or 9.0, Crowi Link 9.0, Merry Mixture 9.0, Highlaix Mvstery 9.0, Goodwill 9.0. Austerity 8.8 Topere 8.4. Baby Prince 8.4, Chopin 8.4 Imaka Girl 7.1, Sylvan Dell 7.1.

TE KITH A HANDICAP (in harness), of 110 sovs. Unhoppled trotters only. Class, 2.37 to the mile. Twelve and Corriedale Rainey ”cr Bonny Audubon scr Olive Nelson M t ydS Metro AShley Child Boy Nelson Parrish 3 6 Comfort 84 Midland 108 WILLIAMS MEMORIAL HANDICAP to the mile, longs. Bessie Dillon Arikltoa yds Wineberry ouvn. oiaas, i.ioj Sixteen and a half fursc? _ , yds bhd Lady Brent 36 Thorpie 36 Gold Rush 36 24 PROGRESS HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. Class, 2.36 to tl*e mile. Great Author Kokona l°cr yds bhd Charlie Alt Pointer scr Lincoln 36 Jessie Bells 48 Lorna Melrose scr Anon 72 Bonny Wrack 96 Dillon Chimes 96 Mona Logan 120 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (in baronly. ’ Class, 2.36 to the mile. Sixteen and a half furlongs. Rosabine scr Tot Logan ser Billy Ashley scr _ T , yds bhd Nelson Parrish 36 Comfort 96 Martem scr Audubon scr Ballin 156 DENNISTON HANDICAP (In saddle), ?, f Jl° s ° vs - Class, 2.26 to the mile. Prompter Du Maurier R t N 1 ydS bhd _ yds bhd Red Audubon 12 Clive Bell 3 6 Bessie Dillon 12 Rap 36 ADDISONS HANDICAP (in harness). Twelve and Musical ~R i ngen Wilkes Y,” ’ “'• ou i-ne nine, half furlongs, scr Renetta Royal union scr Bonny Rose sci Great Author Robert Guy Golden Ore Jessie Bells § Royal Time &er yds bhd Solitude 32 Alpine Melody 12 Red Rey 36 STOCKTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 110 sovs. Class, 2.24 to the mile. Ten and a half furlongs. Kodie scr vd<3 ™fi Sie /5t i i llon Bcr Lad y Brent 24 Dillon Chimes scr Thorpie 24 Wineberry 12 xtusn