RACING & TROTTING

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19267, 2 January 1931, Page 12

RACING & TROTTING

By

“ARGUS."

RACING NOTES. In the Shade, though a good horse on other courses, including Riccarton, does not appear to show his best form at Eilerslie. He failed in the Auckland Cup, while he did badly again yesterday in the Racing Club Handicap. Possibly he will make some amends if he makes a trip to Trentham this month. * * * * Haying got through the summer meeting, the Dunedin Jockey Club has lost no time in circulating the programme for the autumn fixture. As was to be in expected, in view of the continued drop in receipts, the committee has found it necessary to reduce the stakes. With the exception of the Champagne Stakes, for \vhich nominations have closed, every race on the programme has been made to bear its share of the reduction. The Dunedin Cup has been dropped to £650, a substantial drop from the £IOOO stake last year. This, however, is the heaviest cut' arid the programme still caters well for horses of all classes. Nominations will close on Friday, January 23. * * * * Karapoti has met Cylinder three times this season and has won each time. Excuses were made for the defeat of Cylinder in the Great Northern Guineas, and backers were prepared for a different result in the King’s Plate this week, but it was not forthcoming. Each of those events was run over a mile, but Karapoti showed clearly in yesterday’s race that he could stay as well as sprint, as he won easily. He is by General Latour, who left a few ■useful gallopers, though nothing else of the best class, and probably he gets a lot of his quality from his dam, Kilbeggan, a Kilbroney mare from Ronga, by Charlemagne 11., from Madden, the dam of All Red and Ukraine, the lastnamed the dam of Sasanof. He & He He Dr Louisson’s two-year-old filly, Royal Baby, showed a lot of speed soon after she was broken in, and though she failed to win in Sydney, she was in good form when she returned to Riccarton for the November meeting. She demonstrated there that she could go fast, but she did not stay. A few weeks ago she was placed at Wooclville, and yesterday she won the Mid-1 summer Handicap at the Auckland meeting. This was easily her best performance to date, and in staying out six furlongs successfully, she gave evidence of much improved stamina. Royal Baby is by Chief Ruler from Baby Doll, an Australian-bred mare by W allace from Campania, by Robinson Crusoe. Campania spent the early part

of her stud career in New Zealand, where her progeny included Miss Dela.al, a big winner in her day, with the

Great Northern Derby among her success; also Master Dalaval, an Auckland Cup winner. On her dam’s side, therefore, Royal Baby is bred on stout lines and she may stay on fairly well, though most of the successes of Chief Ruler’s stock have been gained in sprint events.

The win of Gay Crest in the Auckland Racing Club Handicap would be a very popular result at Eilerslie yesterday. Without questioning the justice of the decision, which robbed him of the first prize in the Auckland Cup, the public must have recognised in yesterday’s success a well-earned reward for Dr M. G. Louisson for his bad luck on the opening day. Gay Crest was bred in Australia and was purchased as a yearling by the Riccartort trainer, F. D. Jones, who raced him for a time last season, selling him in February to Dr Louisson, for whom he proved an immediate success, winding up with a win in the Great Autumn Handicap. He 'did his spring racing this season in Sydney, finishing off the trip with a win on the concluding day of the Australian Jockey Club’s meeting. On his return, he failed to realise expectations at Riccarton, but he commenced his present trip north with a win at Woodville, following which he ran two of his best races at Eilerslie. Gay Crest appears to be an improving horse, and except for his habit of boring at the finish of his races, he has excellent prospects of winning more good stakes over a journey before the end of this season. TROTTING NOTES. Rapture went quite a good race, but had no chance with the winner in the Introductory Handicap. The great Audubon gelding showed some form at Ashburton last week but improved on that race. * * * * Happy Land had every chance in the Templeton Handicap and he came into the straight with a good lead. In the last furlong, however, he stopped very quickly and finished third. * He He * Eugene d’Oro made a somewhat slow beginning in the Islington Handicap, and this may have cost him the race. He put in a fine run three furlongs from home and was just beaten. Great Author, who won a double at Westport, went a fine race in the Lyttelton Handicap. He is a very prbmising younf pacer by Author Dillon, whom he much resembles. He fought out a hard finish with fine courage. Hf He. He *

Delightful, who is a very fast pacer out of the barrier, won the Islington Handicap by a narrow margin. He showed great brilliancy early in his | career, but he has hardly raced up to j expectations over long distances.

Dann3’ Boy went a much better race * n Railway Handicap, in which he finished second to Mercury, than he did at Ashburton, where he raced very badly in the mile saddle event. Danny Boy is at his best in saddle events.

* * * * Great Nelson, who was second favorite for the Introductory Handicap, showed a lot of speed at the end of the first mile. He did not quite maintain his effort but he finished up third and gave his best showing since coming to Addington, to be trained by F. G. Holmes.

* * * * Rollo, who finished second to Real Girl in the Templeton Handicap, went away smartly, and he had a good run all through the race. He stayed on well and now that he is settling down at the barrier he may do better in future races.

Real Girl deserved her success in the Templeton Handicap, as she raced very consistently at the Forbury Park Club’s meeting, at the end of November, without winning. She is by Real Guy and possesses both speed and stamina. It looked at one stage of the race as though she was beaten but she came on well at the finish.

Stand By, by winning the Introductory Handicap, gave another win to C. S. Donald, who also drove him. The Belfast trainer is having a great run of success this holiday time. Stand By is a solid and reliable trotter, who will improve further. He was raced for some time by A. Smith, of Waimate. He is by Nelson Bingen from a Bon Homme mare, so he is bred on sound trotting lines.

The surprise of the Canterbury Handicap was the showing of Vesuvius, who tried to win from end to end in a very fast run race, after a very brief training preparation. lie was operated on about four months ago for throat troubles and the operation appears to have been a great success, as Vesuvius went his fastest two mile race to date. If he keeps sound he should soon win a race in the best company.

Olive Nelson won the Stewards’ Handicap in decisive fashion. The West Coast owned mare finished second to Great Author in the Westport Cup a week ago, and her Addington victory was anticipated. She is a high grade trotter, with several victories to her credit. She is only a four-year-old and she is likely to show further improvement. Handicapped at 4min 41sec, she went 4min 33 4-ssec.

Editor, who finished second to Sahib in the Au Revoir Handicap, ran third to Vecto and Hostess in the Boxing Day Handicap at Ashburton last week. He raced well in November over two miles, but since that time he has been raced over short distances. In the Au Revoir Handicap he did not seem to put much dash into his work in the final stages.

Sahib, who looked well at Ashburton, where he put up a fair performance in the Boxing Day Handicap of a mile and a quarter, accounted for the Au Revoir Handicap, just beating Editor. Sahib was bred by Mr J. Westerman, being by Logan Pointer from Becky M. He is a useful sprinter, either in saddle or harness. He is usually rated as a non-stayer, but he finished on well in his latest effort.

Had Stanley T. gone away right in the Stewards’ Handicap, it would have been a firie contest between the imported horse and Olive Nelson. Stanley T. is now on a mark from which he will have to mend his ways at the barrier to succeed. In this race he seemed likely to right, but he broke and -would not settle down till the field was well on the journey. Once he got going he never made a mistake and he showed exceptional speed.

Mercury created a surprise when he won the Railway Handicap, as he was one of the outsiders of the field. In the concluding stages Mercury drew right away and won easily. He was bred in Australia and is by the New Zealand sire Adonis. He was owned for a time by Mr Fuller, of Blenheim, and was in M. B. Edwards’s stable, but recently he went into the ownership of E. R. Husband, who trains him at New Brighton. He was ridden by M. B. Edwards, who thoroughly understands the pacer. Hi * * *

Travis Axworthy, who is usually heavily backed in his races, paid a substantial dividend when he won the Canterbury Handicap. He raced in the New Zealand Cup in November, but did not go up to expectations, and is usually regarded as best over short courses. He is a brilliant pacer, and he proved in this race that he possesses stamina also, as in a fast run race he finished with a fine burst of speed. F. G. Holmes was seen to advantage in the sulky, as he was well placed all the way and came at the finish with a well judged run.

Erin’s Lynn raced particularly well at Addington in November, but later, at New Brighton, she did not do so well. In the Lyttelton Handicap she was driven a judicious race by her trainer, G. S. Smith, and just beat Great Author. In the concluding part of the race it looked as though Erin’s Lynn came over on Great Author, who was on the rails. Erin’s Lynn was bred by her owner, Mr C. W. Hammond, and is by the Hal Zolock horse, Erin’s King, who was a good stayer in his racing days. Her dam Cora Lynn, was raced successfully by Mr Hammond. Erin’s Lynn looked like making a high grade pacer over tw r o miles early in her career, but she trained off and it is only since going into her present trainer’s stable that she has shown improvement FEWER BOOKMAKERS. EFFECT OF TAXATION. SYDNEY, January 1. The New Year’s Day meeting of Tattersall’s Racing Club was held at Randwick. The attendance was officially estimated at 25,000, as compared with 40,000 at the same meeting last year. A number of bookmakers refused to pay the Government annual tax, of £7O, pending- the likelihood of the 10 per cent winnings bets tax being modified or repealed. Over fifty bookmakers’ stands were unoccupied. A plain-clothes constable seized a telegram at the racecourse telegraph office, alleging that the sender was communicating a bet to a starting-price bookmaker in the city, thereby endeavouring to defeat the winnings bets tax. The incident caused a commotion. The principal results are:— NEW YEAR’S GIFT HANDICAP. Sir Chrystopher, 9.0 (Munro) 1 C'ompodonico, 8.7 (M’Lachlan) 2 Panola, 9.12 (Pike) . . 3 Fourten started. Won by half a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time—lmin 25^sec. TATTERSALL’S CUP. Jeypore, 8.8 (Cook) 1 Spearman, 8.2 (Johnstone) 2 Voleuse, 7.9 (Reynolds) 3 Eleven started. Jeypore led all the way, with Pavilion, Exact, Star d’Or, Spearman and Dalston as his nearest attendants. Voleuse and Spearman tried to overtake Jeypore in the straight, but the latter finished too strongly and won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Star d’Or was fourth. Then came Dalston and Pavilion well back. Time—2min 313 sec.

RACE RESULTS. Canterbury Park Trots. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in harness), Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Unhoppled trotters; class, 3.40. One mile and a half. 1— STAND BY, Mr C. P. Cameron’s b g, by Nelson Bingen—Bon Homme mare, syrs, 24yds bhd (C. S. Donald) 1 S—RAPTURE, Mr A. Davey’s ch g, by Great Audubon—Woodland Whispers mare, 6yrs, scr (Owner) 2 2 GREAT NELSON, Mr A. Aitcheson’s b g, by Nelson Bingen— Bertha Belle, syrs, 60yds bhd (F. G. Holmes) 3 13 Drifting Spec scr, 12 Great Harvester scr, 3 Mickey Audubon scr, 7 Mountain Mist scr, 10 Deceitful scr, 11 Avalanche 24yds bhd, 8 Silurian 24yds, 4 Rustle 36yds, 6 Repute 36yds, 9 Scuttle 48yds and 16 Kyra 96yds also started. Mickey Audubon led Rapture and Stand By out of the straight. Stand By took second place at the end of two furlongs, while a little further on Rustle was in fourth place. Stand By ran to the front passing the stand, with Mickey Audubon, Rapture, Rustle, Repute and Great Nelson handy. Stand By was followed round the home turn by Mickey Audubon, Rapture and Great Nelson. In the run home Mickey Audubon tired. Stand By held his place easily and won by three lengths from Rapture, who beat Great Nelson by a length, with Repute two lengths away. Times—3min 29 l-ssec, 3min 31 4-ssec, 3min 27sec. TEMPLETON HANDICAP (in harness), Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Class, 3.33. One mile and a half. 1— REAL GIRL, Mr F. E. Sutton’s b rn, by Real Guy—Wildwood Junior mare, syrs, scr (O. E. Hooper) 1 15— ROLLO, Mr H. Allen's br g, by Jingle—Madam Templeton, oyrs, scr (R. B. Berry) 2 2 HAPPY LAND, Mr A. Boyce’s b g, by Happy Voyage—Franzie mare, 6yrs, 24yds bhd (F. Holmes) 3 6 Russell Pointer scr, 11 Banffshire Lad scr, 14 Denver Hinds scr, 9 Flying Prince scr, 7 Torchlight scr, 13 Playwave scr, 8 Halmore scr, 16 Danny Boy 12yds bhd, 17 Le Thorpe 12yds, 5 Chimer 12yds, 3 Festival 12yds. 12 Denver City 24yds, 10 Morrison 24yds, 4 George Rey 24yds, 18 Our George 36yds and 19 Bold Bill 48yds also started. Banffshire Lad was smartest out, followed by Real Girl, who was joined by Playwave and Rollo at the end of a furlong, with Danny Boy and Halmore next. With half the journey gone, Banffshire Lad, Playwave and Danny Boy were in line, just clear of Real Girl and Happy Land, while Denver Hinds headed the others. Happy Lahd took charge three furlongs from home, with Banffshire Lad, Playwave, Real Girl and Rollo next. Happy Land led to the straight, where he was challenged by Real Girl, who went on to win by half a length from Rollo, who finished fast. Happy Land was two lengths away, with Banffshire Lad close up. Times —3min 21 2-ssec, 3min 21 3-ssec, 3min 20 l-ssec. CANTERBURY HANDICAP (in harness). Of 1000 sovs; second horse 200 sovs, third horse 150 sovs and fourth horse 50 sovs from the stake. Class, 4.29. Two miles. 7 TRAVIS AXWORTHY, Mr P. Watson’s ch h, by Dillon Axworthy—Lady Peter, aged, 24yds bhd (F. G. Holmes) 1 10— VESUVIUS, Mr V. Alborn’s blk g, by Matchlight—Hetty King, aged, scr (Owner) 2 5 GREAT LOGAN, Mrs S. G. Lemon’s b g, by Logan Pointer —Childwood, aged, scr (O. E. Hooper) 3 1— LINDBERGH, Mr H. M. Boyle’s b g, by Author Dillon—Antonio mare, oyrs, 12yds bhd (inc. 12yds pen.) (C. S. Donald) .... 4 6 Grand Light, Mr E. L. Pounsford’s blk h, 6yrs, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 0 2 —Vendome, Mr J. J. Kennerley’s blk m, aged, scr (Owner) 0 8— Erin’s Fortune, Mr G. J. Barton’s br m, aged, scr (F. C. Dunleavy) 0 11— Tom Thumb, Mr J. R. Frizzell’s b g, aged, 12yds bhd (J. W. Frizzell) 0 9 Logan Chief, Mr J. F. M’Kendry’s b g, aged, 24yds bhd ,(F. Holmes) 0 4—Harold Thorpe, Mr E. R. Husband’s b g, aged, 24yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) 0 3 Kingcraft, Mr B. Grice’s b g, 6yrs. 48yds bhd (D. Withers) . . 0 Vesuvius led Grand Light for a furlong, when Great Logan took second place, while a little further on Travis Axworthy and Vendome were handy. When half a mile had been covered Vesuvius was showing out from Great Logan, with Travis Axworthy next; then Grand Light and Vendome. There was no change at the mile post, where Vesuvius was four lengths in front. Vesuvius still held his advantage starting on tire last lap. where Great Logan, Travis Axworthy, Grand Light and Kingcraft were handy, with Logan Chief and Lindbergh next. Vesuvius was followed by Great Logan half a mile from home, with Kingcraft, Logan Chief and Travis Axworthy handy. Vesuvius was three lengths in front of Great Logan at the home turn, where Kingcraft retired, while Travis Axworthy, Lindbergh and Harold Thorpe were handy. Travis Axworthy finished well and beat Vesuvius by half a length. Great Logan was a good length away, with Lindbergh close up fourth and Vendome fifth. Times —4min 22sec, 4min 24 l-ssec, 4min 24 3 LYTTELTON HANDICAP (In harness). Of 225 sovs; second horse 44 sovs and third horse 22 sovs from the stake. Class 4.40. Two miles. 7—ERIN’S LYNN, Mr C. W. Hammond’s b m, by Erin’s King—• Cora Lynn, aged, 24yds bhd (G. S. Smith) 1 2—GREAT AUTHOR, Mr J. J. Jarden’s b g, by Author Dillon— Little Rose, syrs, 24yds bhd (Owner) 2 1— KELP, Mr J. J. Kennerley’s c.h g, by Wrack—Lutine Bells, syrs, scr (Owner) 3 12 Erin’s Royal scr, 11 Playwave scr, 3 Sodium scr. 8 Wild Voyage 12yds bhd, 6 Granite City 24yds, 9 Krina 24yds, 4 Baynut 24yds, 5 Mac de Oro 36yds and 10 Stoney 36yds also started. Erin’s Royal was smartest out, and at the end of two furlongs he was four lengths in front of Sodium, with Baynut and Kelp next. The order was unchanged passing the stand, but going along the back Great Author moved up. Great Author and Baynut were together in the lead after going seven furlongs, while they started on the last lap just clear of a bunch, headed by Granite City, Sodium and Kelp. Going down the back Erin’s Lynn put in her claim and she joined Great Author in the lead three fui-longs from home, with Kelp and Playwave heading the others. Erin’s Lynn and Great Author had the finish to themselves, the former winning by a short half-length. Kelp was four lengths away, with Playwave close up. Times—4min 29 3-ssec, 4min 29 4-ssec, 4min 32 3-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (In harness), Of 275 sovs; second horse 54 sovs arid third horse 27 sovs from the stake. Unhoppled trotters; class 4.43. Two 2 OLIVE NELSON, Mr J. R. Simpson’s, b m, by Nelson Bingen— Olive Palm, syrs, 24yds bhd (Owner) 1 I—STANLEY T., Mr J. Young’s ch g, by Major Woolwcrth, aged, 48yds bhd (J. Young, jun.) .... 2 3 WHITE SATIN, Mr G. M’Millan’s b m, by Wrack—Pearl Pointer, 4yrs. 24yds bhd (R. B. Berry) . . 3 4 Kyra scr, 8 Boneta scr, 7 Midland 12yds bhd, 5 Trampcrisp 12yds, 11 Peter Lynn 12yds, 10 Nelson Ata 12yds, 6 All Peters 12yds, 9 New Metford 24yds, 14 Jock Bingen 36yds, 12 Quickfire 36yds and 13 Master Audo 60yds also started. Kyra began smartly and at the end of two furlongs she had Trampcrisp and Jock Bingen as her nearest attendants. Kyra had a lead of six lengths passing the stand, where Jock Bingen was second, while a little further an New Metford, Trampcrisp and Olive Nelson were at the head of the others. Kyra was a length in front of Jock Bingen and New Metford at the mile post, with Trampcrisp and Olive Nelson handy, while Stanley T. was closing up, after losing a lot of ground at the start. Olive Nelson then drew clear and a furlc-ng further on Stanley T. had taken second place, with Kyra, Master Audo and White Satin next. Olive Nelson easily held her place and won by six lengths from Stanley T., who beat White Satin by three lengths, with Kyra close up. Times—4min 33 4-ssec, 4min 34 2-ssec, 4min SSsec. ISLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness). Of 275 sovs. ' Second horse 54 sovs and third horse 27 sovs from the stakes. Class 2.4 7. One mile and a quarter. 4 DELIGHTFUL, Mr G. M’Kendry’s b g, by Happy Voyage—. Tui Russell, 6yrs, 12yds bhd (Owner) i

2—EUGENE D’ORO, Miss A. and Mr G. Dunn’s b g, by Rey de Oro Logan Pointer marc, 6yrs, scr (F. Holmes) 2 S—WAREPA, Mr R. Townley’s ch g, by King Daphne—Mooney, aged, scr (Owner) 3 12 Teremoa scr, 7 Granite City scr, d 13 Lady Cello scr. 6 Whakataua scr, 15 e. Koro Peter scr, 2 Omaha 12yds bhd ie an d Harvest Child (12yds (bracketed with Eugene d’Oro), 8 El Direct 12yds, 1 Morning Sun 12yds and Dilnon 24yds (bracketed), 9 Royal Comrade 12yds, 14 Talent 12yds, 3 Kotuku Jack 24yds, 11 1 Steel All 24yds, 10 Muriel d’Oro 36yds, 16 Daphne d’Oro 36yds and 17 Arikitoa 26yds also started. 2 Granite City was smartest out, but Warepa headed him at the end of a furlong, while a little further on Kotuku Jack was in third place. Warepa led 3 Kotuku Jack and Granite City past the r _ stand, with Delightful and Eugene d’Oro 7 next. There was no change till three 1 furlongs from home, where Warepa and ~ Kotuku Jack went on from Eugene j A d’Oro and Delightful. Once in the straight, the last-named pair drew out together. Delightful winning by a head. v Warepa was two lengths away, with Whakataua next. Times—-2min 43 3-o e sec, 2min 4 4 4-ssec, 2nun 45 1-osec. Z RAILWAY HANDICAP y (in saddle), ■ Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and ' third horse 20 sovs from the stake. “ Class 2.17. One mile, i B—MERCURY, Mr E. R. Husband’s ‘ b g, by Adonis—Miss Dora Huon, 0 aged, 12yds behind (M. B. Ed1, wards) 1 ' 6—DANNY BOY, Mr D. F. Glanville’s b g, by Harold Dillon—Agesima, 6yrs, scr (G. Caddy) 2 2 AWA-ITI, Mr J. Palmer’s b g, by Logan Pointer—King Cole mare, aged, 12yds behind (inc. 12yds d pen.) (F. G. Holmes) 3 9 Kiowa scr. 11 Alvia scr, 12 Locanda’s General scr, 5 Baby Logan scr and Vecto 36yds behind (bracketed), 7 Howdah scr, 4 Erin’s Lynn 12yds behind (inc. 12yds pen.), 1 Nor’-Wester 12yds, 1 3 Tactless 24yds and 10 Kinney Dillon 36yds also started. Locanda’s General and Alvira made 2 the early pace, with Kiowa and Danny Boy next. Danny Boy joined in the lead half a mile from home, with Mercury, Erin’s Lynn and Awa-iti next. 3 Danny Boy and Mercury were well clear e of the field at the home turn, Mercury g going on to beat Danny Boy easily by - three lengths. Awa-iti was four lengths v away, with Alvira and Tactless next, r* Times—2min 12sec, 2min 13 3-ssec, 2min y 15 3-ssec. § AU REVOIR HANDICAP (in harness), _ Of 225 sovs; second horse 44 sovs and v third h-orse 22 sovs from the stake. Class 2.16. One mile, e 6—SAHIB. Mr J. Westerman’s b g, > by Logan Pointer—Becky M., y aged, 12yds behind (E. C. M’Derd mott) 1 [_ 2—EDITOR, Messrs Houston Bros, e ch g. by Author Dillon-—General Lyons mare, 6yrs, 12yds behind d (D. Withers) 2 e S—ROICOLE, Mr A. W. Lewis's b g, v by King Cole—Emily P., aged, f scr (A. Butterfield) 3 t. 1 Hostess 12yds behind and Ngahuia 24yds (bracketed), 6 Rey Logan 24yds s (bracketed with Sahib), 3 John Jinks a 12yds, 10 Tamerlane 12yds, 11 Koro Peter 12yds, 4 Cyone 24yds, 5 Sunny Bob 24yds, 9 Neerson 24yds and 7 Warepa 36yds also started. Roicole began smartly, and passing s, the stand he was six lengths in front e of Editor and Sahib, with John Jinks ). and Rey Logan a similar distance away. Roicole led Editor. Sahib and Rey Logan along the back. Editor joined Roicole three furlongs from home, and the former had a slight advantage at 1 the entrance to the straight. Sahib then put in his claim, and gradually wore the leaders down, winning by half 2 a length from Editor, who beat Roicole by half a length. Rey Logan was close up fourth. Times—2min 12sec, 2min 12 1— 2min 13 2-ssec. Auckland Racing Club. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 4 One mile. 4—LOVING CUP, Mr M. Wells’, 7.5, car. 7.6 (G. Connor) 1 0 3—STONEHENGE, Mr R. L. Plummer’s, 7.8 (F. J. Bentley) 2 0 6—BRAMPTON, Mr J. M. Buchanan’s, 7.3, car. 7.8 (A. G. Parsons) 3 2 Arrowzone 8.1 car. 8.6, 1 Clipton 7.11, 0 5 First Rap 7.5 car. 7.10, 9 Alloy 7.0, S Trustee 7.0, 11 Bizarro 7.0 car. 7.1, 10 King Swift 7.0 car. 7.2, and 7 Smith--0 field 7.0 car. 7.3 5 also started. Loving Cup led throughout, to win by half a length from Stonehenge, with 0 Bramptcn a neck away third and Arrowzone fourth. Time—lmin 40sec. o MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. ® 3—ROYAL BABY, Dr M. G. Louis--7 son’s, 5.2 (T. Webster) 1 ft 9—PRINCESS BEDE, Mr E. H. r s Cucksey’s, 8:3 (G. Humphries) .. 2 2 CHIEF JEWEL, Mr Fred Earl’s, fz 9.0 (R. S. Bagby) 3 n 1 Aspian 9.1. 4 Chief Cook 910, 2 Cos lumba (bracketed with Chief Jewel) 7.3, .' 6 Lady Vane 8.2, 7 High Comedy 7.9 car. t 7.11, 5 Oratorian 7.8 car. 8.3, 11 Amber Link 7.3, 8 Drama 7.3 and 10 Speedraint - 7.0 also started. Royal Baby went into the lead early, ’J to win comfortably by a length and a half from Princess Bede, with Chief „ Jewel half a length away and Oratorian d fourth. Time—lmin 14 2-ssec. NEW YEAR HURDLE RACE, of 500 ' sovs. Two miles, j! 2—MISTER GAMP. Mr E. W. Collins’s, 11.13 (R. Miles) 1 I—LUMINARY, Mr W. Mills’s, 11.0 n (J. M’Rae) 2 }1 4—STAR COMET, Mr W. Cook’s, 11.0 “ (W. Rennie) 3 :4 3 Mangani 11.0, 6 St Warrigal 10.0, S Mashoor 9.8, 7 Respirator 9.5, 9 Dark Prince 9.4 and 5 Kairuri 9.0 also started. Luminary led easily to the home turn but was beaten by Mister Gamp on the d run down the straight by one length, e. Star Comet was twelve lengths away third and Mashoor fourth. Kairuri fell at the first fence. Time—3min 42 2-ssec. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDI- , CAP, of 1500 sovs. One mile and a 1 half. I— GAY CREST. Dr M. G. Louisson’s, 8.0 (T. Webster) 1 „ 2—CORINAX. Mr John William- *• son’s. 8.1 (R. W. M’Tavish) 2 7—MY OWN. Mr J. S. M'Leod’s, 7.6 , (H. N. Wiggins) 3 5 Concentrate 9.4, 6 Star Stranger 9.2, r ’ 3 In the Shade 8.7, 9 Motere 8.0. 4 7 Goshawk 7.3 2, 8 Count Palatine 7.4, 11 'i Standfast 7.0, 13 Nassock 7.0, 12 a Trishna 7.0 and 10 Spearmiss 7.0 car. - 7.1 also started. ° Gay Crest and Standfast led into the . straight and Gay Crest went on to win " handsomely from Corinax by two lengths, with My Own two and a half “ lengths away third and Count Palatine fourth. Time—2min 32 4-ssec. ?f GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of 2500 ’J sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile 'j! and a half. e 2—KARAPOTI, Mr M. 11. Tima’s, 8.10 (A. Tinker) 1 r_ I—CYLINDER, Mr A. B. Williams’s, n 8.10 (H. Gray) 2 3 GUSTAVO, Mr J. R. M’Kenzie’s, t 8.10 (W. Pascoe) 3 r, 7 Appledore 8.10, 5 Chrysology 8.10, 8 n Rosshire 8.10, 4 Sargon 8.10 and 6 Simba 3. S.lO also started. Karapoti led all the way to win by two and a half lengths from Cylinder, equalling the record time of Desert <3 Gold in 1916. Gustavo was three and a e- half lengths away third and Sargon o fourth. Time—2min 32 3-ssec. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Seven furlongs. ll TETRACHATE, Mr C. M. Eman--1 uel’s, 8.10 (T. Green) ... 1 8— LOVING CUP, Mr M. Wells’s, 7.12 (inc. 71b rehandicap) 2 (G. Connor) 2 9 RAFFLIGHT, Mr E. P. Andrea’s, 7.6 (H. N. Wiggins) 3 3 2 Havaspot 9.6, 4 Big Bertha 8.6, 10 d Awamutu 8.6 car. 8.7, 1 Perennis 8.2, 16 Carl Idem 8.2, 3 Pakitere 8.1, 14 11 Te Money 7.13, 7 Brilliant Lady 7.11, 4 12 Rose Lupin 7.5, 17 Mauriaena 7.2 Is car. 7.4, 21 Creina’s King 7.0, 13 Gay 3- Idea 7.0, 19 Howick 7.0, 15 Money Mint d 7.0, 5 Operatic 7.0 and 6 Leasehold 7.0 d car. 7.8 also started. s- Tetrachate led all the way and go--5 ing down the straight fought off a strong challenge from Loving Cup to win by a neck, with Rafflight a neck ' e behind in third place and Mauriaena a fourth. Time—lmin 26 3-ssec. ■>- NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 750 l e sovs. Six furlongs. I—LADY QUEX, Mr W. G. Emeny’s, * 9.4 (H. Gray) 1 3 2—BAY ACRE, Mrs L. Sleightholme’s, 7.11 car. 7.13 Z (H. N. Wiggins) 2 fL S—GOLD MONEY, Mr W. Kemp’s, [J S.B (T. Green) 3 p. 4 Paganelli 9.4, 6 Chromadyne 8.5, 3 c Great Star 8.3, 9 White Wings 8.2, 7 Autopay 8.0 car. 8.1, 10 Awaken 7.10, 11 Sir Kay 7.0 arid 5 Courtesy 7.0 also started. id Lady Quex went foi'ward into the lead s. from the start, closely pursued by Bayacre, and won by a neck in a thrilling finish. Gold Money was a length away third and Great Star fourth. Time—

GLASGOW HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3—TEXAKOE, Mr J. X. Heslop’s, 7.2'car. 7.23 < H. X. Wiggms) .. 1 1— REFRESHER, Mr G. Glenn’s, 8.0 10 SIR MOND, the Hon E. W. Alison’s, 7.0 (R. M Rae) ° 2 Maori Boy 8.8, 4 Prince Val 1.9 car *7.10. 0 High Pitch 7.7 car. 7.11. o Royal , JTea. 7.6, 6 Cynthia X. 7.3 car. *.4, < h>n- , , VO y 7.2 and 8 Llanore 7.0 also started. , Prince Val and Refresher led all the , way into the straight, when Tenakoe : shot ahead In a strong finish to win by , half a length from Refresher, with Sir . Mond a neck away third and High Pitch , fourth. Time—lmin 25sec, a course NOTES ON THE RACING. Easy For Gay Crest. Jalouac was the only withdrawal from the Racing Club Handicap, and Gay ' Crest-(£1785). Corinax (£1349) and In the Shade (£1279) were the principal fancies. When the field passed the stands: Gay; Crest and Corinax were togetheHin front.. followed by Goshawk, My . Own/ Star Stranger, Concentrate, In the Shade, Standfast, "Count Palatine, Motere, hassock and Spearmiss. Along the back Standfast and Gay Crest were followed by Corinax, My Own, In the Shade/ Goshawk, Xassock, Star Stranger * Count Palatine, Motere, Spearmiss . and Trishna. There was not much ‘change crossing the top, where Goshawk appeared’ to get a - knock. Gay Crest atvftStandfast were,first to straighten upjtor the judge, followed by Corinax, Count Palatine and In The Shade. Gay Crest- went on to win easily by. two Corinax, who beat « My and' ajialf. lengths Then foHaFecT Count Goshawk, Starts tranger/ Motere, Concentrate, Spearmiss, Standfast, In The Shade, Nassock; and Trisbna. Derby Record Equalled. Karangapai, Manawhenua, 'Paratoo, Miss-Hastings and Praise were not saddled up for the Great Northern Derby. Cylinder <£26S4» was favourite, with Karapoti (£2369) and Gustavo (£1161) the. next „ fancies. Passing the stands Karapoti v was in front, followed by Simba* Gustavo. Chrysology, Appledcre, Cylinder, Rosshire and Sargon. Chrysology- temporarily had f charge as they ’entered the back stretch from Karapoti, Cylinder and Gustavo; but before the eix furlong post was reached Karapoti was . again pilot and showed the way across the top to Cylinder, < hrysology, Rosshire. Gustavo, Simba, Sargon and Appiedore. The order into the straight wasJCarapoti, Cylinder. Chrysology, Gustavo and Sargon. Cylinder challenged in thej-un home, but had no chance of beatInjj Karapoti. who won by two lengths and Vhalf* with Gustavo three lengths further back - Sargon, Appiedore. Chrysology, Rosshire and Simba were next. TJje time, 2min 32 3-ssec. equals Insert Gold's record for the race. Wairarapa Racing Club. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Five furlongs. 6—Portray. 7.7 J 3—Hunting Call, 7.11 ~ 3—Mandy, 8.9 f 2 First Money 9.0. 4 Silver Coot 8.9, A Coon Song 8.3. 7 Crash 7.0 and S Millietra. 7.3: also started. * .Won by two lengths, with a be-tween-second and third. Time —o9sec. FEATHERSTON HACK HANDICAP, of irf* # 200'BOVS. SeVen furlongs. 2 Ra7l*Press. 8.6 1 ;6-srCf»urtlike, 8.3 “ 3 7.13 .. - ’*7*Lucretia 8.11.* * Projection 8.3 9 King Broney 8.3, 1 Rothen 8.3, 5 Zephy-, Jrus.B-0 and S Lady Ronald 7.< also started. _ . . Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time—lmin 27sec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Five furlongs. 1— Golden Wings,*B.9 1 .2—St Roger, 7.7 - 6—Acis. 7.5 • 3 4 Distortion 7.5 and Saturation 7.3 (bracketed!. 7 Sailingv7.3, 5 Porlock 7.3, 3 Acorn 7.3 * and - Flower 7.- also started. • Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time—6o 2-5 sec. WAIRARAPA CUP, of 700 sovs. One mile and a quarter. B—Royal Parade, 7.10 1 5 Shrewd, 7.8 3 6 Stanchion. 7.2 3 1 Historic 10.4. 4 White Fang 8.2, 2 Don Jose 8.1, 3 Arrow Lad 8.10, 9 Staghur.ter 7.11. 7 Admiral Drake 7.7. 11 Tmellona 7.2. 10 Cluny 7.0 and 12 Dainty Wavs 7.1 also started. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time—2min 6 3-ssec. CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.—One mile. 2 Hawkshaw. 7.13. t 1 f l—Straight 5 Tripping, 7.12 . 3 4 Adventus 8.1 and Jayson 7.12 (bracketed). 5 Courtlike 7.11, 6 Joyneen 7.12, 7,Emotion 7.0 and S Fallow 7.1 also started. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time —lmin 39 4-ssec. WARDELL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 Maui. 7.12 * 1 2—Noteworthy. 7.11 2 6 Rameses. 7.13 «• • • * 3 1 Arikini 8.5, 8 Tourist 7.13, 4 ! Ravine 7.11. 5 Make Up 7.9. 10 Royal Game 7.9, 3 Chopin 7.8 and 9 Dolomite 7.7 also started. Won by a length and a. half, with a neck between second and third.—Time—lmin 26 4-ssec. WHAREKAKA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. s—Lady Rene. 8.11 1 2—Baskier, 7.13 2 I—Pixie Gold, 8.7 3 3 Portray 9.5. 6 Grey Mist 7.12, 12 Dermod 7.12, 10 Dancing Star 7.12, 4 Sharp Thorn 7.11, 9 Mythology 7.11, 7 Valrewa 7.5, 13 Attar 7.5. 11 Silver Fern 7.5, 14 Glider 7.5 and 8 Glenace 7.5 also started. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time —lmin 13 2-ssec. NOVICE STAKES, of 15ft sovs. Seven furlongs. Weight 8.7. 8— Rotation 1 4—Gold Sand v 2 7 Little Thrush 3

5 Intruder, 9 Bright Star, 3 Kalmuk, 6 Half Acre. 1 Joie de Val, 11 Taum Lad, 2 Cessation, 10 Grey Witch, 14 Blue Heaven, 13 Doe and 12 Midnight i Echo also started. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 29 Greymouth Races. SECOND HURDLES, of 120 sovs. On's mile and a half. 3—Huntley, 9.1 (Kirwan) 1 1— Pangolin, 11.10 3 2 Quillfire, 9.3 3 Shandre 9.0 also started. Pangolin carried more than half the totalizator investments, Quillfire being second fancy. From a good start Quillfire went to the front, followed by Pangolin. Shandre hit the first hurdle lteavilv, nearly unseating Jennings. Around the back of the course Pangolin took the lead. Entering tine straight Huntley rushed to the front, winning by two lengths from Pangolin, Quillfire beingten lengths behind. Time—2min 48sec. BLAKETOWN HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Grand Acre, 5.7 (Jennings) 1 7—Landmark, 7.7 2 2 Ringing Cheer, 7.7 3 Thirteen started, the seratchings being Solvear, Solwit and Gourmet. In a good betting race Wise Choice was made a firm favourite, Ringing Cheer and Grand Acre being well supported. It was a poor start. Grand Acre slice out from the barrier, followed by Landmark. with the balance of tire field well strung out. Grand Acre was. never headed and, though strongly challenged b.v Landmark, went on to win by two lengths, with Ringing Cheer four lengths behind Landmark. Time —lmm 2 5 3-ssec. DOBSON TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. Class 3.24. One mile and three l'urlongs. 3 Dan Newton, scr (Berkett) 1 3 Vican. 36yds blid 2 I—Brent Elect, scr 3 Brent Elect led out from an ever, start, closely followed by Liberty Hall and Gold Spear. Passing the stand the first time Liberty Hall led from Brent Elfect and Vican. The order at the hack of the course was Liberty Hall, Vican and Jupiter, their nearest attendants being ten lengths away. Entering the straight Dan Newton, with a great burst of speed, challenged, going on to win by one and a half lengths from Vican. Brent Elect being three lengths further back and Liberty Hall fourth. Times —’min IS 4-ssec, 3min 16sec, 3min 20 4-ssec. GREYMOUTH CUP. of 230 sovs. One mile and a quarter. I—Black Duke, 11.3 (Powell) 1 s—Mi nerval, 7.2 2 4 Aberfeldy. S.§ .. . . 3 Shining Star was the only scratching. Black Duke was installed a slightly better favourite than Beau Geste. the next fancied being Thorndale, Aberfeldy, Minerval ancl Killigrew. From an excellent. start Minerval took tlie lead, followed by Aberfeldy, Pari and Killigrew. Passing the stand the order was Minerval, Pari anad Killigrew. At the back of the course Minerval still had the lead. Black Duke lying fifth. Entering the straight Minerval looked to have the race well in hand. Black Duke put in a strong challenge, going on to win ty a length from Minerval, with Aberfeldy half a length further back third. Ramo was fourth. The winner received an ovation. Time—2min 9 1-5 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of sovs. Five furlongs and a half. 5 Sagittarius, 8.12 (Messervey) .. 1 I—Charmeuse, 9.11 2 y—Waihemo, 7.4 3 Nine horses faced the barrier, the scratchirgs being Solvear, Wise Choice, Sleipner, the Dove and Bright Spear. Chamieusb was installed a warm favourite; and Flair and Quantum were also well supported. From a good start Sagittarius and Kentish Lady led out, Mataa being badly left. Entering the siraight the order was Sagittarius, Kentish Lady and Charmeuse. Sagittarius stalled off a strong challenge by Charmeuse to win by a neck, Waihemo being two lengths further hack and Kentish Lady fourth. Time—lmin 9 4-ssec.

NEW YEAR TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs. Class 2min, 2Ssec. One mile. 6 —Playgirl, scr (O’Neill) 1 9—Pointal, scr •: 2 3—Nelson Parrish, 36yds bhd ...... 3 Twelve started. Merle, Drusus arid Harina being scratched. Llewellyn was installed favourite and Jean Drusu3 and Nelson Parrish were also well hacked. Playgirl went to the front from the start and passing the stand the first time led from Pointal, Nelson Parrish and Levon Child. Play Girl maintained 1 he lead to win by half a length from Pointal. a length separating second and third horses. Llewellyn was "fourth. Times —2min 21 3-ssec, 2min 21 4-sstec, 2m in 19sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Miss Mercia, S.ll (Kirwan) . . . < 1 3 Aberfeldy, 9.6 - 2 Countermarch, S.S 3 Nine horses faced the harrier, Black Duke being the only scratching. Miss Mercia was installed a warm favourite and fully justified the confidence of her backers. From a good start Coll showed out from Countermarch, Miss Mercia and Gourmet. Miss Mercia took the lead in the back course and was never headed, winning by a length, Aberfeldy heating Countermarch for second place by a neck. Coll was fourth. Time—lmin 29 sec. WALTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 3 00 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. 10—The Dove, 7.0 (Moore) 1 s—Killigrew, 8.0 2 4 Solwit, 7.12 o Ten started. Quantum, Arch Arrow, Landmark and Gourmet being scratched. Coomassie went out favourite, with Baby Bun, Sleipner and Solwit evenly backed. A good start saw Sleipner leading past the stand, closely followed by The Dove and Killigrew, with the rest of the field strung out. In the back of the course Sleipner lost the lead, The Dove and Killigrew going to th«e front. ixi a splendid finish The Dove heat Ki) ligrew by a neck, Solwit being one and naif lengtns away. The winner, trK outsider of the field, paid the best dividend of the day, just on a third of a century. Time—lmin 22see. Waikouaiti Races. TRIAL PLATE, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Hot Tea. 8.10 (Didham) • £ 9 —Miss Temberton. S.lO (O’Connor) 2 1 — Corn Queen, 8.10 (Dyer) \ 3 1 Solatium 8.10, 3 Good Gift 8.10, 7 Invictus 8.10, 5 Glass Jug 8.10, 8 Nonchalant 8.10, 10 Stareve S.lO and 6 Some Gift S.lO also started. Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time —lmin 15 1-5 sec. NEW YEAR TROT (in harness), of 160 sovs. Class 3.42. One mile and a - half. 4—Ballade, scr (Watts) - 1 3 Molly Desborough, scr (O Connell) 2 2 Madam Locanda, scr (Clarke) . . 3 1 Captain Heath scr, 3 Wattle Bell Scr (coupled with Molly. Desborough), 7 Aimont Cling scr, 11 Dilion Bird scr, 6 Bernie Bingen scr, 9 Glenlogy scr, 10 Wallace Mac scr, 5 King Oscar 24yds bhd and 8 Gold Chimes 48yds also started. Won by two lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time—3min

WAIKOUAITI CUP, of 525 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 5 Footfall. 8.13 (O’Connor) 1 7 First Raid, 7.9 (Cooper) - 2 Topere, 7.0 (Jones) 3 Taboo 9.0. 6 Pink Note 8.9, 3 Money Mine S.S, 4 Spoon 5.3, 1 Compris 7.9, 10 Red Racer 7.0 and 9 Waving Corn 7.3 also started. Won by a nose, with half a head between second and third. Time —2min BRAY MEMORIAL, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. I—Master Anomaly, 9.S (Moulin) 1 6 Captivate, 7.10 (Cooper) 2 3 Bulolo, 5.3 (Beale) 3 2 Kakara 8.13, 7 Crossbow 7.7, 4 Tea Urn 7.5 and 5 Maid of Mars 7.5 also started. Won by half a length, with half a. length between second and third. Time —lmin 2sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 8— Felony, 9.0 (Beale) . .... 1 5 Corn Queen, 9.0 (Dixon) 2 I—Dumblane, 10.13 (Anderton) .... 3 3 Solmuri 9.13, 6 Martis 9.8, 7 Royal Flower 9.5, 2 Meitui 9.5, 4 Appeal 9.0 and 9 Colonel Crawford 9.0 also started. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time—lmin 42 4-ssec. DOMAIN TROT (in saddle), of 150 sovs. Class 2.25. One mile. 3—Madam Locanda., scr (Aitcheson) 1 s—Overture, 2 4vds bhd (Weir) 2 10—Birnie Bingen, scr 3 15 Dolly Chimes scr, 2 Captain Heath scr, 16 Prince Bingen scr, 11 Glenlogy scr, 4 .Rough Sea scr coupled with Molly Desborough scr, 1 Scotty scr, 13 Dillon Bird, scr, 6 Aimont Cling scr, 12 Knowledge scr, 8 Lord Antrim scr, 14 Wallace Mac scr and 9 Gold Chimes 36yds bhd also started. Won by a length, with eight lengths between second and third. Time—2min 19sec. ORBELL STAKES, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 6 Compris, 9.3 (Anderton) 1 3 Meprisant, 9.11 (O’Connor) .... 2 1— Meadowlark, 10.13 (Salt) 3 5 First Raid 9.3, 4 Topere 8.9 and 2 Sapient 8.2 also started. Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Time—lmin 27 3-ssec. HAWKESBURY HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Captivate. 7.12 (Cooper) 1 5 Nanette, 8.3 (Didham) -2 s—Colonel Quex, 8.10 (O'Connor) 3 1 Master Anomaly 10.3, 2 Bulolo 8.9, 6 Rosewood 5.3, 7 Meitui 7.13 and S Crossbow 7.9 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a. head between second and third. Time—lmin 15sec. Wyndham Jockey Club. NEW YEAR HURDLE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 2 GAYOMA, Mr F. W. Ellis’s, 9.11 (N. Trillo) 1 I—MEMBO, Mr D. Jones’s, 10.11 (F. Thompson ) . . . 2 4 GAY FASHION, Mr C. White’s, 9.8 (G. Robb) 3 3 Wineette 9.0 and 5 Whitirangi 9.0 also started. Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third and Whitirangi fourth. Time—3min Isec. TRIAD PLATE, of 110 sovs. Five furlongs. 5 TOTOLOMAI, Mr R. C. Mills’s, 8.6, car. 8.1 <W. Pratt) 1 3 BRIDGET, Mr W. T. Hazlett’s, 8.6 (F. J. M’Kay) -. 2 7 MEMORIES, Mr D. Jones’s, 8.6 (F. Thompson) 3 9 Battle Screen 9.0, 1 Musent Miss 8.1 L, 4 Night Lark 8.12, 10 Polling Day 9.9, 2 Cough 8.7, 12 Some Queen 8.6, 16 Rombeau 8.6 car, 8.1, 13 Johnny Phar 8.6 car. 8.1, 5 Cumulative 8.6. 17 Sonancft 8.6 car. 8.9, Consono 5.6. 15 Some Breeze 8.6 China 8.5 also started. Won by a head, with a length between second ancl third and Cough fourth. Time—lmin 2 2-ssec.

DIGGERS’ CLASS TROT (in harness), of 140 sovs. Class 3.39. One mile and a half. 1— SUNNY MORN, Mr E. Todd's, scr (Owner) 1 7—SUNBLOOM, Mr D. M’Kenzie’s, 24yds bhd (P. M’Kay) 2 2 ERIN’S STAR. Mr A. Bain’s, 12yds bhd (A. B. Rattray) 3 6 Free Chimes scr, coupled with Jack Hobbs scr, 8 Probationer scr, 13 Wild Pigeon scr, 9 Gray Girl scr. 4 Celeste scr. 11. Southern Don acr, 5 Meditate scr, 3 Highland King 12yds bhd. 10 Radio 12yds a.nd 7 Sun Fire 36yds, coupled with Sunbloom also started. Won by a neck, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Times —3m in 30 1-5 sec, 3in in 2S 2-ssec, Smin 29 3-ssec. WYNDHAM CUP HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 9—SHORTLY, Mr H. E. Cuthbertson’ft, 7.0. car. 7.3 (C. Pope) .... 1 2—CIRCULATION. Mr L. C. Hazlett’s. 7.7 (F. E. Ingram) 2 5 MOUNT BOA, Mr A. L. Aubrey’s, 7.11 (J. M’Chesney) 3 3 Red Sea 8.12, 1 Town Major 8.10, 4 Some Toff 7.9. 6 Camisader 7.8, 7 Night 1 Maid 7.8 and S Glenrowan 7.4 also started. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third and __ Olenrowan fourth. Time—2min 6 l-ssec. MIMIHAU HACK HANDICAP, of 235 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 ACE OF 1 HEARTS, Mr C. A. Pigeon's, 8.9 (V. Langford) .... 1 4 MILLINER, Mr D. P. Denton’s, 7.2 (W. Austin) 2 5 BANNER BOY, Mr A. M. Irving’s,; 7.11 (L. J- Ellis) 3 Fair Money S.S, 1 Red Royal 7.11, 2 Crubenmore 7.9, 9 Miss Redowa 7.9. 7 Palada 7.4 car. 7.0, 8 Sentinel Lad 7.1 car. 7.2, 12 Traction 7.0 car. 7.4, 9 On Watch 7.8 and 11 Lorette 7.0 car. 7.2 J also started. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third and Red Royal fourth. Time—lmin llsec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 210 sovs. Six furlongs. 1— PALERMO, Mr W. L. Milne’s, 7.5 car. 7.3, (C. Pope) 1 S—FULL FLING, Messrs Price Bros.’s, 7.0 (L. Pratt) 2 2 RIN-TIN-TIN, Mr T. .Richardson’s, 5.9 (B. Brodic) .3 3 Impertinence 7.0 and 4 Battle Maid 7.0 also started. Won by two lengths, with two lengths between second and third, and Battle Maid fourth. Time—lmin 13 l-ssec. VICTORY CLASS TROT (in harness), of 165 sovs. Class 3.54. One mile and five furlongs. 3 LADY ZEPHYR, Mrs C. H. Breeze’s, 12yds bhd (F. Gallagher) 1 7 LUATH, Mrs E. Pigeon’s, scr (J. R. M’ Murray) 2 S—ERIN’S ADVANCE. Mr S. G. Inder’s, 12yds bhd (Owner) 3 10 Radio scr, 9 Wave Soon scr, 1 Sun storm scr, coupled with Meteor 60vds bhd. 5 Nelbar scr. 11 Mountain Dweller 12yds, 6 Seaworthy 24vds. 2 Bay Admiral 36yds and 4 Alva Lass 48yds, also started. Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third, ancl Nelbar fourth. Times —3 min 46 4-ssec, 3mm 49 3-ssec, Smin 46sec. VISITORS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 3 NIGHT EFFORT. Mr R. Gray’s, 5.3 onr. 8.4 (B. Brodie) 1 8— BARN DOOR. Mr T. M’Kay’S, 7.7 car. 7.S (C. Pope) 2 11—PALMARY, Mr T. J. Lister’s, 7.0 CL. Pratt) 3 6 Quinopal 8.5. 1 Night Parade 8.3, 7 Sailing Home 7.12, 4 HonVeeoming 7.11, 5 Night Rose 7.9, 2 Ballance 7.3 car. 7.2. and 9 Birdwood 7.0. also started. Won by a length and a half, with a rifi'k between second and third and Night. Parade fourth. Time—lmin 41 Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. OTATARA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1— TUNBRIDGE. Mr H. C. Noble’s, 10.3 (S. Anderson) 1 2 DISCOURSE. Mr F. J. Carmont’s, 9.13 (K. Robinson) 2 4 WHAKAARI, Mr A. A. Fraser’s, 9.0 (C. Stratton) 3 5 Call Again 9.6, 6 Pale Star 9.3 and 3 JRarracoutta 9.0 also started. Won by half a head. with three lengths between second and third. Time—2min 9 4-ssec. MAHORA MAIDEN RACE, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs and a half. Weight B—QUEEN’S SALUTE, Mr C. Haldane’s (J. Walsh) 1 3 FLUTE. Mr F. Ellingham’s (P. Atkins) 2 7—NIGHT SPEAKER, Mr G. W. B. Green’s ((’. Stratton) 3 1 Shinanikida. 4 Jazz King. 9 Penology, 5 Lady Makere, 2 Mon Roi and 6 Dozie also started. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Time—lmin 8 3-ssec. HASTINGS CUP. of 130 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. 1 — QUEEN’S CHOICE, Mr C. Haldane’s, 8.1 (.1. Walsh) 1 2 PSYCHO, Messrs E. E. and J.

3 BRIAR ROOT. Mr J. Wilkinson’s, 7.9 (S. Anderson) 3 4 The Hawk 5.9 also started. Won by a head, a length and a half between second and third. Time—lmin 21 3-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Five furlongs. 1— GOLD PIT. Mrs M. A. Perry’s, 8.5 (J. Calton) 2 6—LOTUS LILY, Mr J. M. Cameron’s. 8.2 (H. M’Grath) 2 5 ANEMOMETER, Mr J. D. Tod’s. 7.11 (C. Stratton) 3 1 Poi Girl 5.2, 3 Black Songster 8.2. 2 Ecila 8.0 and 4 Jean Ladc-sio 7.11 also started. Necks separated the placed horses. Time—lmin 3 2-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 LORDLIKE, Mrs T. F. Quinlivan's, 7.5 (M. Gilmc-uv) 1 4 TAHOMA, Miss K. O’Grady’s, 7.2 (P. Atkins) 2 I—BOLD FRONT, Mr J. Reedy’s, S.S (N. Davis) 3 3 Mountain Heather 8.2 and 5 Kaiti 7.11 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. WAIPATU HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile. 6 LACONIC, Mr IL Tupaea’s, 9.4 (L. Berry) 1 I—BRAMBLETHORN, Mr J. Allison’s. 9.0 (S. Anderson) 2 6—KEEN. Mr J. Lowry’s, 8.9 (C. Bartlett) 3 3 Pewa. 9.12. 4 Nea Lap 9.0 and 2 Outfit 8.11 also started. Won by a long neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time —lmin 40 3-ssec. HAVELOCK FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 1— ROYAL SONGSTER. Mr H. L. Marker’s, 5.5 (P. Atkins) 1 5 CHARM ALINE. Mrs C. Haldane’s, 7.12 (W. Horn) 2 2 GAN PAT. Mr J. S. M’Leod’s, 8.1 (S. Anderson) 3 3 Sylvan Dell 8.6. 4 San Quex 7.13, 6 Mourn Rang! 7.6, 7 Gloyne 7.5 and S Kimbo 7.0 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time—lmin 14 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 CUTICLE. Mr J. A. Macfarlane’s, 9.4 (H. Dunn) 1 1— HEAD SERANg, Mr A. A. Small’s, 9.0 (W. Horn) 2 3 TARANTO. Mrs A. Gilmore’s, 5.3 (M. Gilmore) 3 4 Bernera 8.0 also started. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time —lmin losec. Marton Jockey Club. TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. I—Tar Baby, 8.7 l 3—Salt Pot, 8.7 2 10—Valueless. 8.7 3 4 Solange 8.7, 2 Wallaruh 8.7. 2 Beka 8.7. 8 Troubadour 8.7, 11 Air Wings 8.7, 6 Elizabeth 8.7. 9 Jackose 5.7, 12 Black Plane 8.7, and 5 Catherine of Aragon 5.7 also started. Won by half a, length, a length between second and third. Time—lmin 15 l-ssec. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. One mile and a half. 3 Gueresrs, 9.2 1 s—Callamart, 9.0 2 4He Whanga., 9.0 3 1 Royal Damon 11.10, and 2 Brilliant Light. 9.12 also started. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time—2min 44 3-5 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Five furlongs. 2 Tray Bond. 7.13 1 I—Sporting- Chance, 8.5 2 5 Seneschal, 7.9 3 3 Open Cheque 9.0. 6 Imperious 7.2, and 4 View Halloa 7.3 also started. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time—lmin lsec. * MARTON CUP HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 4 Otairi, 7.10 • 1 5 Mount Shannon, 7.0 2 I—Merry Damon, 9.2 3 3 First Acre 8.13, 2 Desert Song 7.5, 7 Balloon 7.2, and 6 Rory Mor 7.0 also started. Won by a. neck, a length between second and third. Time—2min 7sec. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Spearful, 7.0 1 1 7—Ruling Chief, 7.12 2 I—Leisure, 7.S 3 3 Pomp 8.11. 4 Adelphi 8.9, 5 painkiller 8.1, 2 Hinewai 7.13, 10 Tea Queen 7.0, 9 Acco 7.7, and S Pass •On 1 7.0 also started. Won by a neck, a similar distance between second and third. Time—lmin 14 3-ssec. 1 RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Arisus, 8.3 1 3 Lord Thomond, 8.1 2 5 Dobbin, 8.1 3 1 Freehold 8.0, 6 Sight Draft 7.13, and 2 Honiton 7.9 also started. . Won by a neck, a similar distance between second and third. Time—lmin 14 3-usee.

NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile and 137 yards. 6—Auctioneer, 8.6 3 5 Some Acre, 7.12 2 2—Grand Jury, 8.3 3 5 Spearform 8.12. 11 Merry Melody 8.9, 4 Arrowhead 8.6. 1 Nightmare 8.5, 12 Robbie’s Mistake 8.1, 3 Kilorell 7.13, 10 Pedestal 7.10, 9 Auckland Gas 7.9, and 7 Bon Acre 7.9 also started. Won by a head, a 3ength between second and third. Time—lmin 48 3-5 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2—Lord Thomond. 8.6 1 I —Rational JI., 9.0 2 4—Limosin, 8.2 3 3 Keddar 8.8 also started. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time—lmin 2S 4-ssec. Stratford Races. TRIAL STAKES, of 165 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 — Arvada, 8.0 1 6 Go Id zone, 8.0 2 2 Orby’s Choice, 8.0 3 Richland 8.7, Miss Chatter 8.7, Little Doubt 8.7, Captain Dan 8.7, Moatoa 8.7, Gasform 8.7, Onepai 8.7, Stimulant 8.0, and Semiramis 8.0 also started. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Time—lmin 15 2-ssec. TARTKI HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Seven furlongs and a half. 3 Calamine, 5.13 1 2—Bainbridge, 7.12 2 2—Monalof, 5.4 3 Joyspear 9.0, Latakia 8.8, Singer 8.1, Crenna Town 7.13, Corwen 7.7, and Takahue 7.6 also started. Heads separated the placed horses. Time—lmin 36 2-osec. STRATFORD CUP, of 550 sovs. One mile and a quarter. I—High Falutin’. 7.8 j 4 Marjoram. 7.9 «* 5 The Swell, 8.2 ---11112 3 Seatoun 8.13, Melissa 7.11, Yoma 7.3, Rawhakina 7.0, and Monsogne 7.0 also started. Won by a length and a half, with a length between second and third. Time —2min 9 4-ssec. OHURA HACK HURDLES, of 175 SOVS. One mile and a half. 5 Evening Hero, 9.5 j I—Goblin Market, 10.0 2 7 Razor, 9.0 3 Moerangi 7.13, Wyeford 9.11, Denier 94 and Waltzer 9.1 also started. Waltzer fell. Won by three lengths. Time—2min 47 4-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP/ of 175 sovs. Five furlongs. 1— Eastertime, 7.11 1 2 Tradesman, 9.1 •> 6 Illuminate. 7.5 ../i” 3 Tavistock 7.3, Gaysogne 7.0, Paparua 7.0, Silent. Miss 7.0, and Summertime 7.0 also started. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time—lmin 3 2-ssec. DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Just an Idea, 7.9 ... i 2 Gold Dawn, 7.4 ' v 3 Chief Link, 7.0 ..**]* 3 Rideemount 8.5 and Bonogne 7.3’a150 sta rtea. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time—lmin MIDHIRST high-wetght handicap, of 220 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 4 Tentcall. S.O . 2—Manly, 5.7 ....... 111 !* I—Paiko. 9.3 3 naW?°sn S , tar S ' 0 ' and Gasnapper S.O also started. Won by a length, with half a length between second and thitrcl. Time—lmin

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 165 sovs. Six furlongs. 3—Callapat, S.S 1 10—Potoleer, 7.45 2 s—Kentish Lad, 7.9 3 Silver Rule 9.3, King Acre 8.7, Grand Spirit 8.1, Biflex 7.6. Kissless 7.7, Garrick 7.3. Tangiroa 7.0. Anbridge 7.3, and Miss Shelf 7.3 also started. Won by half a length each way. Time—-lmin 15 l-ssec.