Racing and Trotting

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18644, 22 December 1928, Page 9

Racing and Trotting

NOTES BY

“ARGUS.”

RACING NOTES. W. G. Hobbs left for the south today with the two-year-old Dutch Money, who is expected to race prominently at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting. Honeycomb will not make the trip, as he has developed leg troubles. * s|r * * R. Longley went south to-day with Proud Knight, who should race well Among the hacks at the Dunedin meeting. He may be a competitor, also, at Waikouaiti on New Year’s Day. * * * * Miss L. Doyle sent Star Raid south to-day for the Dunedin meeting. He is in the best of order for holiday engagemeqts. * * * * Although Battle Colours has been allowed to forfeit his first day’s engagement at the Dunedin meeting, he may be seen out on the second day. It is probable that D. Campbell will take him south on Sunday night’s train. * * '* * F. T. Buchanan expects to leave by Sunday night’s train with Gay Sonnet, who is engaged at the Dunedin and other southern holiday fixtures. She is at the top of her form at present. * * * a A large team of Riccarton horses will compete at the West Coast meetings. Most of them will go by train leaving in the early hours of Monday morning. The trainers with horses booked for the trip include Miss L. Doyle, Moratorium and Sea Raid: H. Nurse, Greyfisb, Lancer, After Ten and Oriflamb; J. B. Pearson. Malmsey and Caterpillar; J. W. Jennings, Scrambler, John Dix, Fair Go and Killadie; A. E. Wormald, Pangolin and Spode; R. Adamson, Solfello and Skyquest; R. Longley, Heisler; C. Preston, No Response: R. W. King, Singlespear; and S. Adamson, Lord Middleton. * *• a * Although Front Rank is booked to compete in the Waikouaiti Cup on New Year's Day, it is doubtful if Pahautanui will accompany her to the meeting. * * a • R. Ellis expects to race Buoyant and Arrowmin at the Waikouaiti meeting on New Year’s Day. a a a a A four-year-old mare by Greyspear from Cuirass, owned by Mr H. Ensor, is the latest addition to R. Longley’s team. * *• * a Gaybird will be a competitor in the chief event at the Waiau meeting on New Year’s Day. This picnic gathering is very popular over a wide sporting district in North Canterbury, where Miss E. D. Robinson, the owner of Gaybird, resides. * a •* * Nothing definite can be ascertained at present, but there are rumours to the effect that Goshawk may not be a runner in the Auckland Cup. Not a great deal has been heard regarding his latest doings, and it is believed that there is some foundation for the reports in circulation. a a -a a The fact of Oratrix holding a position with the favourite division in connection with the Auckland Cup serves to revive recollections, writes “Phaeton.” A research through the history of the Auckland Cup reveals that only on five occasions in the fifty-four races that have eventuated to date has a mare triumphed. Mares have, however, many times been included in the placed division. In the first contest, •which eventuated in 1874, Toi and Yatterina followed Templeton home, and in the succeeding year Toi came home third to Kingfisher and Guy Fawkes. In 1877 Elsa and Venus Transit were the closest attendants to Ariel, and in 1880 Maid of Honour acted as runner-up to Foul Play, while in the year following Albany’s bay daughter Hilda filled a like role to King Quail. In the race of 1884 Woodnymph came home third to The Poet and Normanby, and then in 1885 (made memorable by Nelson’s sudden burst of brilliant form) Waitiri and Victoria attended the winner home. In the succeeding year Waitiri again followed Nelson home, and third place on that occasion was filled by Clogs. In 1888 Hilda, the black daughter of Musket, came home second to Lochiel: in the following year Lady Norah. and Hilda finished second and third respectively to Leopold; while in 1890 Hilda and Cissy figured as the immediate attendants of Crackshot. Coalscuttle finished second to Pinfire in the race of 1891, in the following vear Merganser came home third behind St Hippo and Brigand, and in 1893 Ida and Rosefeldt filled second and third places respectively behind Pegasus. In 1894 Lottie led home the field, and in the following year Anita claimed the attention of the judge, while Dreamland finished third. Five 3 r ears then elapsed before one of the weaker sex succeeded in gaining a situation, Ideal being the one to follow home Blue jacket in the Cup of 1900; and then there was a gap of a like period before Armistice gained a situation, the Mahaki mare following home Putty and Mahutonga in the rare of 1905. The mares were completely out of it in the interval until 1911, when Soultoria managed to get up into third place behind Santa Rosa and Domino. In the year following La Reina ran Bobrikoff to a neck. In 1914 Warstep scored a victory, and in 1917 Red Rib bon filled the role of runner-up to Fiery Cross. In 1918 Mascot disposed of the opposition and Karo had a like record in the race of 1919. The mares have been right out of it in the intervening contests, so that if Oratrix scores on Boxing Day the victory for one of the weaker sex will be fully due.

Rotor has been allowed to drop out of his first day’s engagements at the Dunedin meeting, but he should race well later in the trip. He reads like a good prospect for the Wyndham Cup. * * * * Reports from Awapuni state that the Riccarton horses have arrived in good order for their engagements at the Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting. Kinross is to compete in the Queen s Plate and the Derby at the Auckland meeting. A few days ago at Hastings, with trainer Gray in the saddle, he, in company with High Court, was sent a mile on the course proper the reverse way around, running the distance in lmin 46sec. Over the first part of the journey the Derby candidate, owing to the reverse way, appeared just a little perplexed, but soon settled down to run and finish an impressive gallop. This high-strung son of Psychology and Valley Rose, being light fleshed as well as light of colour, may not impress the northern scribes and critics, but he may prove useful if not up to Derby standard. He may pick up a minor stake. TROTTING NOTES. In connection with the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting on Boxing Day-, special trains will leave Christchurch at 9.30 a.m. and 9.40 a.m. The return trains will leave the racecourse siding at 5.10 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. * * * # Mr 11. F. Nicoll has First Wrack and Sabatini engaged in the Mitcham Handicap at the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting on Boxing Day. Sabatini is a four-year-old by Author Dillon from Pearl Child, while First Wrack is a year younger, by Wrack from the same mare. The progeny of Pearl Child all go at the pacing gait with the exception of this gelding and filly. * w * -Jfi Wrackler and Roi l’Or are the early fancies for the Ashburton Cup on Boxing Day. sfc sfc * * Mangoutu trotted several useful races some little time ago, and in addition went away from the barrier in good style. She has, however, drifted back somewhat, and does not now commence right, nor keep to her gait. When Mangoutu is doing her work properly she has a lot of speed and also possesses stamina. * * * * Judged by his racing at the recent New Brighton meeting, it looks as though Ouimet is on the down grade. The Royal Rothschild pacer has been in work a short time under the care of G. F. Robinson, who thoroughly understands the ways of the horse. Ouimet failed to keep to his gait, nor did he show much speed when he was pacing. * * * * It is reported from Auckland that Mrs C. M'Gregor has purchased The Abbey from Mr M. Moodabe and he will in future be trained by W. Clifton. The Abbey is expected to make an early return to his lady owner. * *■ * * The Australian-bred pacer, Torpedo Huon, who has been purchased by Mrs I. E. Sweetapple, arrived in Auckland from Sydney this week, and has gone into J. Shaw’s stable. Torpedo Huon is a six-year-old horse and has a winning record of 3.24 for a mile and a half. * * * * Sunshower is a genuine pacer over any distance, and she should get among the winners at the holiday meetings. She is freely engaged on the southern circuit. •** * * A likely sort seen out at the Cromwell meeting was Golden Thread, a five-year-old gelding by St Swithin from Dot Robbins. He did not look at his best. * * * * Lily Harold showed pace at the Cromwell meeting, but she did not carry it far enough to make her a winner. She should win races on the country circuit. * * * * If Kinney Dillon is reserved for the Farewell Handicap at the Gore meeting she should be one of the leaders all the way. * * * * Jolly Maid is expected to develop into a winner during the holiday meetings. * * * * Nelson M’Elwyn has race-winning speed, but it is a long time since he showed it. He will be raced on the southern circuit during the holidays, and a return to the tracks .he used to race on may also mean a return to form. * * * * The southern pacer Lucky Harold retains his form wonderfully well, and he has been striding out nicely in his work. There are, however, some smart ones in front of him in the handicaps now, and he will need to do better than he has ever done to win. * *• * * Among those nominated for the two events at Waikouaiti is Kilmarnock, who has not been raced for several seasons. The grey pacer looks well, but he will need something more than looks to land another win. >!«*** From a 2.19 mark in the Telegraph Handicap at the Gore meeting Wilma Dillon should race prominently. He is one of the smartest pacers in Southland at the present time, and goes particularly well in saddle. * * .* * The Dunedin-owned Erin’s Chance paced two good races at Oamaru, and his performance on the second day was particularly good, as he was badly boxed on the rails for most of the journey. The Erin’s King gelding is trained by W. Gallagher, a brother to P. Gallagher, who is well known in light harness circles.

Twelve months ago the most select team of pacers possessed by any one owner in the north were those belonging to the Aucklander, Mr M. Moodabe. At that time he had Jewel Pointer, Western King and Amaris, and later he added to these by purchasing The Abbey. At meeting after meeting he won substantial money, very often heading the list of wanning owners, and as his horses were always run on their merits none was more popular than those carrying his colours. Mr Moodabe was an asset to the ranks of Auckland owners, as he was one of the few—they could be counted on the fingers of one hand—who would give a good price for a horse. Now Mr Moodabe finds that his business interests are so extensive that he cannot spare the time to get the enjoyment out of trotting that he would wish, and a few weeks back he decided to dispose of his team. At the New Zealand Cup meeting last month he sold Western King and Amaris, and this week The Abbey was purchased by Mrs M’Gregor. This leaves Mr Moodabe with only his favourite, Jewel Pointer, and he may be sold very soon. RICCARTON NOTES. Saturday. The weather was dull and cold for training operations at Riccarton this morning. The inside of the trial grass track was in good order, but with so many horses away, proceedings were not very exciting. Prickles and Swoopalong were together all through a mile gallop, run in 1.47. Spode and Jangolin were associated in a half-mile sprint, which they got through in 50 2-ssec. Pangolin was going a trifle the better of the pair, but Spode hit out freely, her effort being an improvement on any of her recent track gallops. Sudden Storm and Rock Drill sprinted half a mile along the back in 51sec. Semper Paratus and Full Feather were responsible for a smart half-mile sprint along the back, registering 49 sec. Childsplay was responsible for a similar performance by herself. Discordia beat Weather Raid and Sea Raid over five furlongs in lmin 6 2-ssec, after taking 14 2-ssec for the first furlong. Caterpillar beat After Tea and Shipshape in a half-mile spin in 52sec, and going fast for the first three furlongs. Pahautanui went well over five furlongs, beating Mentone and Kilcavan in lmin 4sec. Battle Colours and Front Rank were companions in a good mile gallop, which they ran in lmin 43 2-ssec. Battle Colours went off in front and led most of the way, but Front Rank was travelling. on well at the end and finished practically on terms with her mate. Battle Colours went very pleasingly all through his work. Gaybird beat Star Raid over seven furlongs in lmin 32 l-ssec. Gaybird is booked to race in the Waiau Cup. Malmsey reeled off a mile by herself in lmin 43 2-ssec. It was a good performance, and she was going particularly well all the way. Moratorium occupied lmin 22sec in an easy run over six furlongs. His feet have been causing trouble lately, but he seems all right now and he will accompany Weather Raid to the West Coast meeting. HANDICAPS. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr F. C. Thomas:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. For unhoppled trotters; class 3.40, One mile and a half. Oval scr yds bhd Our liOrna scr Molly Molloy 24 Koro Peter scr Carclo 24 yds bhd New Metford 36 Lonesome 12 Sea Queen 60 Pieter Great. Amazon 72 Timmerman 24 Lady Fan 72 Repute 24 Young Carbine 72 TEMPLETON HANDICAP (in harness), of 225 sovs; class 3.33. One mile and a half. Sylvie Logan scr yds bhd Baron Bingen scr Kiowa 12 Kate Logan scr Winter Hard Knocks scr Audubon 12 Audrey Dillon scr Pet Loc'anda 12 Lord Bountiful scr Binscarth 24 Vikota scr Becky Mine 24 Apex scr A.lbena 36 Audience scr Great Triumph 36 yds bhd Erin’s Royal 48 Nan Brent 13 Muriel d’Oro 48 Horotane 12 Dick Logan 48 Springtime 12 Chef 4S Loco 12 St Bridget 60 Young Bingen 12 Firpo 72 Sonoma Child 12 Wakataua 84 CANTERBURY HANDICAP (in harness), of 1100 sovs. Class 4.29. Two miles. Talent scr yds bhd yds bhd Logan Chief 24 Moneyspider 12 .Author Jinks 24 Quality 12 Vesuvius 24 Western King 12 Waitaki Girl 60 Logan Park 12 Ahuriri 72 Kingcraft 24 LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 225 sovs. Class 5.34. One mile and a half. Fair Dillon scr yds bhd Direct Chimes scr Kiowa 12 Roldena scr Nipper 12 Lord Bountiful scr Mercury 12 Great Abdallah scr Avon wood 24 Locanda Lu scr Logan King 24 Florrie Pointer scr Donard 24 Jackie Logan scr Mavis Wood 36 yds bhd Alvira 36 Olenrowen 12 White Sun 48 Star Lady 12 Kreisler 48 Golden Author 12 Sunfisl* S 4 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (In harness), of 300 sovs. For unhoppled trotters; class 4.4 4. Two miles. Marvin Junior scr yds bhd Nelson Ata scr Len Wood 36 yds bhd Our Lady 36 Katute 24 Sarsaparilla 48 Nighborn 24 Kerwood Bell 4 8 Bonny Belmont 24 Duke Bingen 72 Wild Hebe 24 Audominion S 4 Nourmahal 36 Bonny Spec yo ISLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarFashion scr yds bhd Kotuku Jack scr Acre 12 Genuine scr Golden Bubbles 2 4 Lady Zenith 24 Matchlight scr General Bingen 24 Orphan scr Away 24 William the Fight Ever 24 Great scr Logan Holme 2 4 Dundas Boy scr Black Admiral 36 yds bhd Golden Devon 36 Pluto 12 Countryman 36 Firelight 12 Bonny Logan t;o Jolly Chimes 12 RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle) of 250 sovs. Class 2.17. One mile. Chef mx yds b hd St Bridget scr Okoura 12 Sungleam scr Bing Boy 12 Shadowland scr Sahib 12 Dick Logan scr Bingen Lad 24 Succession scr Loburn 24 Sunfish scr Granite City 24 White Sun scr liarknite 36 yds bhd Countryman 60 Milo Minto 12 AU RE VOIR HANDICAP (in harness) of 300 sovs. Class 2.16. One mile. Lord Bingen Bor yds bhd Great Triumph scr Orphan 12 Searchlight Avenger 32 yds bhd Mate o’ Mine *»j Fashion Queen 12 Granite City 24 Harold Burwood 12 Omaha 24 Arran Chief 12 Golden Devon 4,x Dillon Gold 12 Logan Holme 4 8 Lady Logan Chief 84 Matchlight 12

ACCEPTANCES. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, December 21. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's summer meeting:— SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200

WYNDHAM RACING CLUB. Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, December 21 The following acceptances have been received for the Wyndham Ratine Club’s annual meeting on January 1 NEW YEAR HURDLE HANDICAP of 175 sovs; one mile and five furlongs —Carinthia 10.11 .. Tunamoe 10.8, Cu pidon 0 Tararaoa So’ <jayoma 91 > DaradVICTORY TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of ISS sovs; class 3.57; one mile and five furlongs—Jereldiere scr, St George scr, Sea Hawk scr, Sunfire scr, Jolly Maid scr, Princess Thorpe • scr, Musical Chimes scr, Bricklayer scr, Decoy Bells 3 2yds bhd, Alva. Lass 24yds Neddies 24yds, Sunshade 24yds, Cold- ; stream Guard 24 yds, Lucky Harold 9 KSIAt, PLATE, of 145 rovs; )lve furlongs—Some Signal 9.0, Wine Tray 8.7, Full Fling 8.3, Banner Boy 8.1, Some Toft' 8.0, Remindful S.O, Red Boa 8.0, Haulage 8.0, Jean Perkins 8.0, Roselure 8.0, Songbird—Vice Admiral mare 8.0. WYNDHAM CUP, of 500 sovs; one L mile and a quarter—Pink Note 9.0, Gay J

Sonnet 8.11, Booster 8.8, Queen Balboa 8.7, Royal Saxon 8.3, Rotor 7.8, Bilbo 7.5, Sarnia 7.0, Vaward 7.0, Solzia 7.0, ! Arrowy 7.0, Equerry 7.0. MIMIHAU HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Lady Blue 9.0, Insolence 8.12, Arrowy 8.12, Cetchela 8.9, : Red Racer 8.8, Takaka 8.6, Money Mint 8.0, Ace of Hearts 8.0, Louise 7.10, Baffin Bay 7.10. PRESIDENT’S* HANDICAP, of 220 sovs; six furlongs—Booster 9.9, Black Duke 9.7, Rin Tin Tin 7.10, Royal Tractor- 7.8, Some Rose 7.8, Money Mine 7.3, ' Eaton Bells 7.3, Battle Maid 7.0, Coo- • massie 7.0. • DIGGERS’ TROT HANDICAP (in i saddle), of 145 sovs; class 3.42; one mile i and a half—Country King scr, Heart’s J Desire scr, Erin’s Pet scr, Erin’s Own ; scr, Larsen (late Erin’s Patch) scr, Im- . perial Bingen scr, Bellwyn scr. Real , Home scr, Adois scr, Rosaleen scr, . Baker Girl scr, Spot Locanda scr, Meteor scr,» Chiming King 12yds bhd, Mountain Queen 24yds, Overture 36yds, Suncross 36yds, Caesar 36yds, Winnie Chrysler 48yds, Kensitas 7.2. VISITORS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; one mile—Camisader 9.2, Cupid's Dart 8.12, Paris 8.7, Pilaster 8.2, Red Racer 5.2, Takaka 8.2, Filosel 7.5, Salmo Salar 7.7, Attractive Lady 7.7, All Smiles 7.7, Polling Day 7.7. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. Per Press Association. | MASTERTON, December 21. The following acceptances have been . received:—■ TAUHERENIKAU STAKES, of 130 sovs; five furlongs (weight, B.S) —Water Spear, Administration, Hygrade, Baskier, Spearin, Greenfield, Reflecto, Projection, Black-eyed Sue, Kiriana, Arikinui, Imakea Girl, Shortly, Kentish Lady, Bicker, Spearmain, Mint Belle, Sambur, Tourist, Shona, Ravine, Wee Knight, Athol Spear, Austerity, Acre—Temper--1 unco gelding, Guide Light, Sir Spear. 1 FEATHERSTON WELTER HANDI--1 CAP, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs—Roto--1 whero 10.8, Freeze Out 9.11, Borsalene 1 9.11, Billion 9.8, General Wai 9.6, Man--1 darine 9.5, Volplane 9.2, Dermod 9.0, 1 Kipdale 9.0, St Melba 9.0, Tripos 9.0, 1 Kotahi 9.0, Eka 9.0, Agreeable 9.4, Re--1 flector 9.0, Ngarangi 9.0, Degree 9.0. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; five furlongs—First Money 8.7, Duellona 7.11, Hunting Call 7.9, Arizona Lad 7.9, Ex Dodo 7.9, Count Palatine 7.9, Ben Hur 7.9, Tobacco Land 7.9, Push 7.9, Emotion 7.7, Painting 7.4, Grand Blow 7.4, Hot Springs 7.4, Courtlike 7.4, Acre —Elevina filly 7.4. Becky Sharp 7.4, Rule Britannia 7.4, Lady Rene 7.4, Roman Lake 7.4, Miss Desmond 7.4, Catilex 7.4. WAIRARAPA CUP, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter and’ 60 yards— Hynanna 9.11, King Midas 8.6, Seatown 8.6, David Garrick 5.3, Nightmarcli 8.2, Black Mint 8.2, Doree 8.1, Clarinda 7.10, Panther 7.5, Kilmezzo 7.3, Teri 7.2, Rowley 7.2, Tlvurnbeli 7.0, Stanchion 7.0, Rotowhero 7.0, Twink 7.0, Borsalene 7.0, Imarosebud 7.0. KAIWAIWAI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Nightmarch 9,1. Callanmore 5.3, Helotis 8.3, Silver Coot 8.2, Miss Ransom 7.10, Banket 7.10, Royal Duke 7.10, Raineses 7.8, Lady Ideal 7.4. WAIRARAPA HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one mile—Spearmiss 8.7. Rotowhero 5.6, Rabbi 7.13, Moutoa Wonder 7.!T, Courageous 7.9, Imarosebud 7.8, Cloyne 7.5, Bissac 7.5, Rory Mor 7.4, Mandarine 7.3, King Quex 7.2, Volplane 7.0. Hymestrason 7.0. WARD ELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs—King Midas 9.11, Royal Game 9.4, Inferno 9.4, Kilmezzo 5.9. Raineses S.fi, Deluge 7.11, Decoy Bird 7.9, Maui 7.5. TVHAREKAKA HANDICAP, of 165 sovs; six furlongs—Veronese 9.4. Quantum B.S, Noteworthy 8.0, Rabbi 7.13, Miss Gowrie 7.11, Kurakura 7.11, Baskler 7.10, Moutoa. Wonder 7.9, The Dove 7.6, Grey Mist 7.6, Cloyne 7.5, Second Thought 7.0, Water Spear 7.0, Mint Belle 7.0, Call Again 7.0, Red Glow 7.0. WINTON TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, December 21. The following acceptances have been received for the Winton Trotting Club’s annual meeting on December 29: — COMMISSIONERS’ HANDICAP, (in harness), of 150 sovs; one mile and a. half—Lily Harold scr, Sunfire scr, Wavesoon scr, Allegro scr. Baker Girl scr. Country King scr, Irish Queen scr, Adois scr, Reo Chimes scr, Cloverly scr. Loch Carr on scr, Erin's Fortune scr. S unchild scr, Princess Pointer scr, Wild Bingen scr. Southern Light scr, Nona Bingen scr, Wild Voyage scr, Weary Dillon 24yds bhd, Marvin Dillon 24yds. SOUTH lIILLEND HANDICAP (in saddle), of 160 sovs; trotters only; one mile and a half—Young Midge scr, Merce Bingen scr. Blue Lady scr, Fortress scr, Pattie Bingen scr, Keen Derby scr. Dummy Bingen 12yds bhd, Saxon 12yds, Royal Star 12yds, Snider 24yds, , Helen M’Gregor 36yds, Bob Wilkes 48yds, Jock Bingen 60yds, Harold Moor 72yds, Victor Bingen 96yds, Jade 108yds, Buck Up 108yds, Alpha Wilkes l 2 °ycl«WINTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; class 4.4 6; two miles—Limosa scr, John Dee scr. Hush-a-Bye scr. Stockade -Junior scr. Auto scr, Sunshower 12yds bhd. Streak 12yds, Slump 12 yds, Marinca 12vds Logan Hanlon 12yds, l>en\ei s I>oll 24ydsf Nelson M’Elwyn 36yds liy-i-Ls 60vds Revolt 60yds, Miss Adonis 60vds, Hector’3 Own 60yds, Liberal 72yds, Ware pa 72yds, Lenamhor 84yds, (in harness), of 200 sovs; class . one nine and a quarter —Imperial Thorpe scr, Needles scr, Northope scr, Logan s Drive scr. Rota M’Kinney scr Lou Thorpe „ ... Alva Lass scr, Sunbell scr, Lady Freeman s£?Glen Wilkes scr. Streak 12yds bhd. Stockade Junior 12yds. Pleasant Wave 12yds, Logan Hanlon l«jds, Denver’s Doll 12yds, Sunshower 24yds, 1 Ne"son M’Elwyn 24yds, Warepa ,2yds, H STEW ARDS’ HANDICAP (in harof 160 sovs; class 3.37; one mile a. auarter —Lady Zita* scr, Playwave scr, Musical Chimes scr, Princess

Thorpe scr, Shady Spot scr, Erin’s Chance scr, Southern Light scr. Coy , Bells scr. Baker Boy scr, Haera Ra scr. , LimoSa scr. Needles scr. Sunshade 12yds bhd, Lou Thorpe 12yds, Nelbar 24yds, Sunbell 36yds, Hylas 84yds. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (in harness), of ISO sovs; class 5.6; two miles —Combine scr, Sunspeck scr, Royal Stan scr, Pattie Bingen scr, Snider scr, Ruby Bingen 12yds bhd, Gardenella 12yds, Peter Lin 36yds, Bob Wilkes 36yds, Jock Bingen 4Syds, Victor Bingen 96yds, Buck Up 108yds, Jade 108yds, Peter Boy 108yds, Alpha Wilkes 120yds. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; one mile and a half—Lily Harold scr, Sunfire scr. Country King scr. Fair wave scr, Reo Chimes scr. Black Friar scr, Cloverly scr, Chimeaway scr. Baker Girl scr, Sunchild scr, j Wild Bingen scr, Meteor scr, Woodburn Chimes scr, Nona Bingen scr. Wild Voyage scr, Willie Wilkes 12yds bhd, Lady Zita 24yds, Jolly Maid 24yds, Weary Dillon 24yds, Marvin Dillon 24yds, Eiffel Tower 24vds, Auto 36yds. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs; class 2.22; one mile—lmperial Thorpe scr. Baby Joan scr, Honest Ned scr, Lou Thorpe scr, Glen Wilkes 12yds bhd, Dawson Bingen 12yds, John Dee 24.vds, Sunstorm 24yds, Miss Adonis 36yds, Liberal 4 Byds. Wilma Dillon 48yds, Marinca 48yds, Warepa 60yds.

so vs. One mile and three-quarters. st lb st lb Troilus 10 33 - Gunease 9 y Carinthia 3 0 11 Jovial 9 0 Rangitahi 10 S Gayoma 9 0 Tunamoe 10 5 SALISBURY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs One mile. st lb st lb Page Boy 9 1 Tardy 8 1 Arrowy S 10 Star Raid 7 13 Paris 8 5 Tembroney 7 12 Money Peer 8 2 Lady M’Kenna 7 7 Phastar S 1 Rotorex 7 7 Honeycomb 8 1 All Comment 7 7 DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Five furlongs. st lb . st lb Nedda 8 12 Cossack Chief 7 3 Francolln 8 6 Blue Metal 7 1 Stealth 8 3 Jock o’ Dutch Money 8 2 Hazeldean 7 1 Colonel Quex 7 4 Leading Boy 7 0 Folmar 7 3 . The Graphic 7 0 Captivate 7 3 OTAGO HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st lb ’ st lb Pink Note 8 13 Lucy Locket 7 13 Queen Balboa 8 2 Sarnia 7 0 Royal Saxon 8 0 Vaward 7 0 FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Black Duke 9 7 Royal Tractor 7 0 Booster 9 7 Wingatui 7 5 Gay Sonnet 9 6 Money Mine 7 5 King Balboa 8 13 Eaton Bells 7 4 Circulation 8 9 Brightling 7 0 Rin Tin Tin 7 10 Coomassie 7 0 BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Meadow Lark 9 10 Singer 8 2 Latin Quarter 9 5 Filosel 8 2 Proud Knight 8 13 Stringbow 8 0 Waving Corn 8 7 Win Abbey S 0 Killorna 8 7 Lady Lizzie 8 0 Some Signal 8 6 OTOKIA HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. One st lb st lb Town Bank 9 5 Camisader 8 0 Taboo 9 2 Valdamo 8 0 Apache S 6 Equerry 8 0 Kilmoyler 8 2 TRIAL STAKES, of 170 sovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Filosel 8 2 Busy Lad 8 6 Salmo Salar 8 2 Singer 8 6 Lady Lizzie 8 1 Wine Tray 8 6 Miss Marco 8 1 S'tringbow 8 6 Louise 7 11 Thurlow 8 6 On Watch 7 11 West Dome 8 6 Broadfleld# 8 2

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. - Per Press Association. NAPIER, December 21. The following acceptances have been received:— OTARARA JUMPERS’ FUAT HANDICAP. of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st lb st lb Admiral Belgian Codrington 10 2 Queen 0 7 Abisogne 9 12 Wilmoreana !> 3 Braeman 0 9 Raukauponga 9 2 First Prince 9 7 Heather Jen 0 7 Blend 9 0 Gordon Swift 9 7 Damon 9 0 Chrisna 9 0 HASTINGS HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. st lb st lb Rapine 9 13 Epistle 8 1 Huikal „ 8 13 Road Hog 7 4 Queen’s Choice 8 3 Mystum 7 0 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Five furlongs. st lb st lb Lordllke 7 13 Adept 7 3 Don Quixote 7 7 Cuticle 7 3 Best Friend 7 7 Winloch 7 3 Grand Parade 7 7 Gay Virginia 7 0 My Own 7 3 Te Awlia 7 0 San Quex 7 3 Wedding Bells 7 0 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st lb st lb Kick Off 9 0 Tanagra 8 3 Star God 8 9 Gold Bag 7 8 Superl? King 8 S Road Hog 7 5 Pale Star 8 6 Keen 7 0 WAIPATU HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile. st lb st lb Repay 8 13 Topere 8 2 Abisogne 8 12 Sylvan Dell 8 2 Plimmerton 8 9 Imperial J©n 8 6 Fame 8 0 First Prince 8 6 Whakare 8 0 Good Will 8 3 Ahalama S 0 HAVELOCK FLYING HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Royal _ Brown Sugar 7 7 Lineage 9 0 Break o’ Day 7 7 Kaihora 8 11 Winnington 7 4 Arrow’ Boy 8 9 King Manu 7 2 Knightlike 8 9 Chopin 7 2 Repay 8 2 Baby Prince 7 0 Plimmerton 7 12 First Ruler 7 0 Night Witch 7 9 "Blue Mist 7 0 King’s Jest 7 9 Bernera 7 0 Master Cynic 7 9 High Court 7 0 Charmaline 7 9 Merry Delude 7 8 Mixture 7 0 Golden Shadow 7 7 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs, st lb st lb Joy King 9 6 Epistle 7 7 Aston 8 1 Millais 7 6 Lipsol 7 7 Arrow Boy 7 0 MAIDEN PLATE, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—Last Mark, s Gold Medal, Whakatoirangi, Berepera, ’Moth plane, Monetize, Good Cheer, filly by Acre— Ruse de Guerre, Town Section, Golden Area, Tutira, Ngahuru, Sylvan Dell, Irish Court, Speedaway, Joskin. Blackpool, Trisogne. Princess Elizabeth, Bay Dor, Merry Mixture. SOUTH WAIRARAPA TROTTING CLUB. MASTERTON, December 21. The following acceptances have been received:— TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. Class, 3.50. One mile and a half. Rita Thorpe scr Olatrice scr Huia Lomond scr Bonny Light scr Kate Logan scr All Red scr Gang Awa’ scr Ambleside scr Black Pip scr yds bhd Clive Dillon s<r Huia Maid 60 Hardy Jack scr SUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. For unhoppled trotters; class, 3.54. One mile and a half. Flora Volo scr yds bhd Tamahine scr Nelson’s Pilot scr Request 12 BAY HANDICAP On harness), of 100 sovs. Class, 3.45. One mile and a half. El Direct scr yds bhd Waipuke scr Huia Maid 24 Security scr Black Ballin 36 Louie Dillon scr Ngahuia 36 Logan’s Pride scr Matenga 60 Lady Author scr Lady Jewel 72 Our Nancy 96 WAIRARAPA CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. Class, 4.50. Two Danny Boy scr yds bhd Crusader scr Baron Bingen 12 Hilltop scr Sailor Boy 24 Great Delight scr Zella. 4S Electric Gold scr Jupiter (late George the Pegasus) 60 Fourth scr Hal I-Iuon 72 Native Hero scr BOXING DAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs. Class, 2.30. One mile. Really scr yds bird Clive Dillon scr Richmond Lass 24 Bessie Bingen scr Mary Brown 36 Alexis scr Haimore 4 8 Waipuke scr Wailipopo 60 yds bhd Matenga GO Golden Morn 12 Gold Cast 60 MEMBERS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. For unhoppled trotters; class, 5.10. Two miles. Flora Volo scr yds bhd Tamahine scr Ben Bingen 84 Nelson’s Hardy Grattan 132 1 Request scr I

CLAREVILLE HANDICAP (In liarness), of 125 sovs. Class, 3.36. One mile and a half. Good Lady scr yds bhd Great Delight scr Our Nancy 12 Zolock Wood scr Sailor Boy George the Karma Fourth scr Cora Tacks 48 yds bhd Jupiter (late Welcome Pearl 12 Pegasus) 48 Baron Bingen 12 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 boa s. Class, 3.7. One mile and a quart Rita Thorpe scr Bonny Light scr Kate Logan scr Walpuke Security scr yds bhd Billv Brent scr Golden Morn 12 Louie Dillon sch Drift Wave 36 Hardy Jack scr Black Ballin 36 Logan’s Pride scr Danny Boy 48 Olatrice scr Lady Jewel El Direct scr Gold Cast 60 STRATFORD RACING CLUB. Per Press Association. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 21. The following acceptances have received for the Stratford Racing Club s meeting:— TARTKI HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, of 200 ovs. Seven and a half furlongs. st lb st lb Royal Acre 0 8 Calamine 8 0 Onward 8 13 Tekarere 8 0 Awairaka 8 12 Miss Pakalte 8 0 Glen Star 8 11 8 0 Whisogne 8 7 Patrolet S 0 Airtight .8 6 Always 8 4 Potonga 8 0 STRATFORD CUP, of 700 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st lb st lb Bright Glow 8 9 Paul Lucerne 7 0 The Swell 7 0 Orazone 7 0 Mint Leaf V 10 Limosa 7 0 Miss Mercia 7 0 Lady Limond 7 8 Alonsoa 7 0 Royal Mint 7 6 Glena Bay 7 0 Sovena 7 0 Anolo 7 3 Wenday 7 0 Flying Shot 7 0 OITT7RA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sova. One mile and a half. st lb st lb Quillfire 9 2 Polyphemus 10 9 Berinthia 9 0 Airtight 10 2 • Grand Lupin 9 0 Gala Day 10 1 Lucrative Glengariff 10 0 Inahman 9 0 San Fera 9 13 Royal Acre 9 9 Kawakeri 9 0 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs Five furlongs. st lb st lb Lady Quex 9 3 Our Nancy 7 5 Calapat 8 13 7 5 Cool Mint S 4 Potokare 7 3 Flying Binge S 0 Potoleen7 3 Llanore 7 13 Banbridge 7 3 Black Odin 7 0 Arehieval 7 11 Golden Tane 7 10 7 0 Golden Morn 7 7 Potency 7 7 MonolofC 7 0 DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 300 sovs . Six furlongs. st lb Te Atiawa. 8 0 Takutama Ritlgemount 7 13 Quillfire Whenuanui 7 8 Seastar 7 0 Hlpo 7 8 Nastori Monaghan 7 5 Melissa. 7 4 I lying Shot 7 0 MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP, of sovs. Eight furlongs and a ha If. st lb Star Comet 9 0 Always Kawhakina 8 9 Miss Mercia 8 0 Gasnapper Onward 7 12 Tangerim Glen Star 7 12 Iciogne 7 0 Airtight 7 7 Viburnum 7 0 RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 200 furlongs. st lb Denier 8 8 Rillet Lady Quex 8 7 •loke Form Richfield 7 11 Fortaliee Partial Tange rim Eclipse 7 9 Monoto Cool Mint 7 9 Luminary 7 8 Theresa Bell Monsogne 7 6 Tamatere 7 0 T RIA L ST A K E S, of 200 sovs: furlongs—Kaverin g, Emberalto, Kaha, Campoio, Merxcis, Akama, Kentish Arehieval, Royal To mg. Wiseacre, Edulof, Corwen. Black Odin, Theresa Bell.