THE TURF

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 18, 22 January 1935, Page 4

THE TURF

RACING AT ASHHURST ANNIVERSARY DAY FjKTURE. REVIEW OF THE FIELDS (By “Kestrel.”) Though the Wellington meeting at Trentham may draw from the list or likely patrons for local fixtures, there is sure to be a large picnic *crowd at the popular annual gathering of the Ashhurst-Pohangina Club, conveniently situated at the entrance to the Manawatu Gorge. Racegoers from the Manawatu, Rangitikei, Wanganui, Wairapa and southern Hawke’s Bay districts generally patronise this fixture, which is noted for its generous hospitality. Fields throughout the day’s programme are of pleasing dimensions and in the case of the Ashhurst Cup and the Manawatu Gorge Hack Cup the class is particularly good. The totalisator will be operated under the one-pool system, with dividends paid out on first and second horses in the proportions of 75 per cent'/nd 25 per cent. The first event is scheduled to s‘art at 12 noon, and the programme will be run off as follows:—Hurdles, 12 noon; Pohangina Handicap, 12.40; Komako Hack, 1.20; Ashhurst Cup. 2.5; Novice Stakes. 2.50; Manawatu Gorge Hack Cup, 3.35; Siberia Hack, 4.15; Raumai Handicap, 5 p.m. Principal interest will, of course, be centred on the Ashhurst Cup race, for which the field of thirteen is engaged. Cuddle is topweight but she is also engaged in the Wellington Cup this afternoon and has done all her recent galloping at Trentham it. would appear safe to premise her absence. Were she to be a contestant she could sear-

cely be anything else but favourite, for she is of better telass than her recent victories would appear. Hazoor ran decent races at Riccarton but has disappointed more than once. Passion Fruit reads like the logical favourite, for he scored convincingly at Feilding. Tiger Gain won at Wanganui in the spring but he may not be back to his best, and the same remark may be applied to Brambletorn. Lalla Quex scored convincingly at Stratford and must appeal to-day. Of the rest Hunting Jay, Pango and Arikira may do best, but the winner should come from higher up the list. The sprinters in the Pohangina Handicap are a useful lot, with the speedy Souchong at the head of the list. This chap should have an excellent chance, especially as the field may be diminished by scratchings, as several claim other engagements. Others with good chances are Hunting Jay, Hunt and Slipper, Navaho, Cullus, Courtega and Bodyline. Last year’s winner of the Manawatu Gorge Hack Cup, Werohia, is again engaged to-day, while Blackman will provide tough opposition, especially as he is very well just now. Miss Hushabye. Alby, Lapel, Boudoir, King's Lancer and Royal Papa should also appeal. The Raumai Handicap is the other open rave, and of the eight engaged several are also in other events. In addition to hack races over five and six furlongs there is a maiden race and the Hack Hurdles, the latter including among its seven acceptors the Marton winner, Sir Spear.

It is an attractive programme which should call for generous patronage. The following may be in demand in their respective engagements:— Hack Hurdles. —Sir Spear, Tareha. Pohangina Handicap. Courtega, Navaho, Cullus. Komako Hack Handicap.—Aussie Ra, Land Tax, Full Throttle. Ashhurst Cup. —Passion Fruit, Lalla Quex, Tiger Gain. Novice Stakes.—Note Issue. Bazaine, Dampier. Manawatu Gorge Ha*ck Cup. —Blackman, Miss Hushabye, Werohia. Siberia Hack Handicap. Abbey Feale. Secrecy, Land Tax. Raumai Handicap.—Stitch, Hunting Jay. Following is the list of acceptances: HACK HURDLES HANDICAP.

RACING AT TRENTHAM WELLINGTON CUP DAY EXCELLENT FIELDS PROSPECTS DISCUSSED. (By ‘‘Kestrel.’’) Well-balanced Hehls are engaged for the opening day of the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting, which is Ito be held to-day, Thursday and Saturday. With the Wellington Cup and Telegraph Handicap forming an important “double,” and the Wellington Stakes catering for some very smart juveniles and three-year-olds, there is every reason to anticipate that class will be in evidence throughout. It is announced that the Wellington stewards have definitely decided to take the opportunity of holding very rigidly to the schedule of closing times for the totalisator, which, as at all meetings during the last two years, will operate on the win-and-place system. It is the intyition to shut down on the betting absolutely to thejninute, so that, with this warning, investors will have only themselves to blame if they fail to heed the caution. The club has been regularly punctual to a few minutes for the past eighteen months, the exceptions being due to unusual circumstances, as at the last meeting, but no circumstances will be allowed to interfere with the set schedule this week. Should races be delayed at the start, or for other causes, the public will require to remember that the interval for betting on the next succeeding race will be so much the briefer.

The schedule of starting times has already been arranged, and is as follows: 12.15, Trentham Highweight; 12.57, Wellington Stakes; 1.39, Apprentices’ Plate; 2.20, Fitzherbert Handicap; 3.0, Wellington Cup; 3.43, Ruapehu Handicap; 4.25. Telegraph Handicap; and 5.7, Anniversary Handicap. The racing starts ten minutes later than last Anniversary Day, and concludes five minutes later, the programme thus being run in five minutes shorter time.

The track at Trentham, it is reported, would have been in good racing order without the heavy rain that fell over the week-end, but it will nevertheless be all the better for the soaking it has received. The going is unlikely to be heavy, but its final condition will depend a lot on whether more rain falls before the commencement of proceedings. The first event to-day is the TRENTHAM HIGHWEIGHT. (Of £2OO ; one mile).

Here are several useful performers, and good displays may be expected from Red Rufus, Dombey, The Ark, Bold Jim, Verden, R-evision, Knock Out, Palatinate and Purse. On his successes at New Plymouth and Marton during the holiday racing The Ark should be able to account for Palatinate and Bold Jim. A weight-for age event is the WELLINGTON STAKES. (Of £500; five furlongs).

The best of the two-year-olds is generally hard to beat over the five furlongs to which this event extends, and for that reason the brilliant Galilee is likely to be the favourite. However, Bunfight has benefited by recent racing, while II Duce showed plenty of early speed at Woodville and Severe is another youngster with a consistent record this season. She will be bracketed with the smart three-year-old Burnish, who has been showing plenty of speed on the tracks. Mother Superior and Variant must also be respected, especially the first-named, for she is a brilliant customer. Limulus is just the sort to spring a surprise, so there may be a fairly wide range in the betting. However, investors may decide on Galilee, Mother Superior and the BurnishSevere bracket. Some good ones arc Set down to contest the APPRENTICES’ PLATE. (Of £2OO ; seven furlongs).

Some idea of the task ahead of investors may be gathered from the fact that among those eligible to compete is the Stratford Cup winner, Fersen, while Hunting Bag, a winner in open class at Ellerslie, may also be numbered among the starters. So much depends on the probable riders that one should not do more than suggest three likely ones in Palm, Fersen ami Dialogist. The youngsters will have the stage to themselves in the FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. (Of £2OO ; five furlongs).

The four in the lower half of the handicap arc all from Trentham stables, with Fulojoy perhaps the best, but these are all overshadowed by Kotou and the promising ('orroborce, with the well-bred Heritage likely to surprise on his first appearance with the colours up. The way will thus be cleared for the WELLINGTON CUP.

The topweight, Vintage, has a big weight to shoulder in 9.9, but he carried 9.6 home first in the Auckland Racing Club Handicap over the same distance and he is entitled to bo favourite. Gay Marigold cannot be lightly dismissed, for her sequence of four

wins in the spring included the Alison Cup at Ellerslie after a double at the Avondale meeting. In addition, she finished third in the Duke of Gloucester Handicap at Trentham last month. Grand Jury, last year’s winner, is set the task of making history, for no horse has won this event twice at Trentham. However, his successive thirds in the Auckland Cup and the Auckland Racing Club Handicap indicate that he is near his best form, while he will be ridden by B. 11. Morris, so there will be plenty of support for him. Red Manfred has disap* 'pointed this season and his only good [display was his second, behind Prince Colossus, on the concluding day at Ellerslie. Last year Spiral suffered interference in the Wellington Cup and then finished third, but he does not appear to put the same amount of ginger into his displays this season. Cuddle has raced her way out of the hack class this season, and on her Marton Cup display and the fact that she has been galloped with Gold Trail, there is reason to believe that she will be hard to dispose of to-day. Though she was beaten in a gallop with Red Suu on Saturday her supporters are not likely to accept that as her true form. As the Manawatu Cup winner Tout le Monde must appeal, but he does not appear to measure up to Wellington Cup standard. Red Sun is not too reliable a customer, but the Southerner Rocket reads likely on his spring form. However, backers will be found summing them up on the best form disclised, and their verdict is likely to be for Vintage, Grand Jury and Cuddle. The hack sprinters will be seen in action in the RUAPEHU HACK HANDICAP. (Of £2OO ; Rix furlongs).

The absence of Colenso robs the race of a good deal of interest so far as Wanganui is concerned, but Friesland, Tunneller and Invoice are sure to appeal. Most of the best sprinters in commission will be found contesting the TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. (Of £800; six furlongs).

Third last year and winner of this event two years ago under 9.4, Autopay is entitled to the honour of being topweight, especially when his Thompson Handicap win is recalled. Diatomous is, however, well entitled to the position of favourite, for he showed at Ellerslie that he is back to the brilliant form which enabled him to win the Wellington Stakes and the secondday sprint last year. Twelve months ago Silver Streak was in wonderfully good form but his successes this season are confined to wins at Wingatui and Waikouaiti. Perhaps he may do well to-day. Rercatu has a consistent record this season and is reported to have been unlucky on the concluding day at Ellerslie. Princess Doreen has been puttyg up smart efforts on the tracks, and Wheriko’s wins at Awapuni and Marton may yet prove to be the forerunners to higher honours. With Cranford missing it looks as if the speedy Namakia and the promising Star Artist will do best of the others. Summing them up, backers may prefer Diatomous. Autopay and Rcreatu. A small field is left for the

ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. (Of £200; one mile).

If consistent performance can be accepted as the best recommendation, Fracas jnust be elected favourite for her displays during the holiday racing, but Cherry King was a. winner at Trentham in the spring a,nd scored again at Ellerslie, so this pair may monopolise the butting. Cyclonis is class enough to have a good chan2O.

WITH THE HORSEMEN ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED The following are among the riding engagements for the opening day of the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting at Trentham to-day:— L. G. Morris.—Autopay. B. 11. Morris.—Grand Jury, Cherry King. S. Wilson.—Orby’s LastL. H. Jones.—Red Sun, Penelope, Cup Bearer, Gay Boy. A. E. Ellis.—Vintage, Variant, Wino, Silver Streak. L. J. Ellis. —Spiral, Princess Doreen, Fulojoy, Galilee, Fracas, Colenso. G. R. Tattersail—Palm. R. Marsh.—Rocket, Going Gay, Pakanui, State Bank, Star Artist (probably). W. Parsons.—Sunee. W. J. Broughton—Whcriko. Bun Fight, Arouse, Heritage. D. O’Oonnor—Knock Out. C. Thomson.—Bold Jim. F- 'Thompson.—Verden. A. Messcrvey.—Back Thrust, Moon beam. R. Reed.—Diatomous, Cyclonic. Limulus, Corroboree, Brown Betty. E. Leckie.—Heather Glow, Severe, Guarantee (probably). G. H. Humphries.—Some Shamble, Tunneller. H. Mack in non.—Tout le Monde, Jubilee Song, Abdication, Landru, Alchemic. H- Goldfinch.—Gay Marigold, Lucidus. R. J. Flower.—Cuddle. R. J. Mackie.—Travenna, Trivet. H. Turner.—Haoretonu. G. Barr. —Colossian. <T. Fowler. —CapitalP. Atkins.— Red Manfred. W. H. Jones. —Debham. L. Dulicu.—-Dombey, Friesland. AUSTRALIAN VISITORS OWNERS AND TRAINERS WELLINGTON, Jan. 21. 'The Australian racing men, Messrs. E. Moss, H. W. Mackay, E. Magill, H. McLean, G. R. Price, W. Booth, and J. T- Cush arrived in Wellington by the Siaunganui this morning, and they will attend the Wellington meeting to-mor-row. The majority of them will probably return via Auckland at the end of the week and will not be here for the final day’s racing.

ON TRENTHAM TRACKS I

FINAL GALLOPING TRIALS PRINCESS DOREEN PLEASES By Monday morning nearly all the visiting horses for the Wellington meeting this week were on the scene at Trentham, and there was any amount of sprint work, but trainers for the most part were not interested in the time performances of their candidates and it may be assumed that, as is usual now, all the serious final galloping had been done on homo tracks, writes “Rangntira” in the Evening Post. As possible times to to-day’s racing most of the trials and solitary gallops were of little real value. The weather was fine early, with a very strong westerly wind, but just as the main part of the galloping was completed heavy rain set in again and the tracks quickly became greasy on top. The rain continued for an hour and then the sun broke through afresh. The outside of the course proper was principally used, but some galloping was also done on the trial grass, both tracks being fast- Hoofs were breaking the surface of the course proper, and no amount of rain now would make the going other than easy, or possibly slippery if rain fell on the morning of the races. From the times marking of the distances on the course proper did not seem to coincide with the portion of the track on which the horses were working. The gallops 'were on the course proper unless otherwise indicated.

On the grass Red Sun was going better than Sunee at the end of six furlongs in Imin. IGscc., the last half-mile in 51 sec. On the course proper Dombey, looking very well, ran half a mile in

Variant and Ilostis came down together from near the half-mile on the straight course, where timing is impracticable. Varicnt was doing her work well, but ilostis also attracted in the way he moved.

Knock Out and Spiral finished clear of Rocket at the end of half a mile in 48 2-ssec. Rocket could hardly be expected to sprint with this pair at the rate they went, but he is liable to be sticking on at the end of a journey. Silly Owl and Back Thrust ran half a mile in 50sec.

Cyclonic ran seven furlongs alone in Imin. 28scc., the last half-mile in 50 2-ssec. Red Manfred sprinted down the straight, and Autopay sprinted up the back and down the straight. Severe was always too good for Abdication over three furlongs in 38secPalatinate and Hunting Bag- ran six furlongs in Imin. 15sec., the last halfmile in 50 l-ssec.

Burnish and Mother Superior both moved well over half a mile in 49 3-5 sec. Tout le Monde and Invoice did a similar task in 50 3-ssec. Gay Marigold did seven furlongs comfortably in Imin. 29 2-ssec., the last half-mile in 51sec.

A possibly instructive trial was a five furlongs by Princess DoreOn (S. Wilson) and Diatomous (P. Atkins) on the trial grass. The pair remained together for about three furlongs, but then Princess Doreen moved away clear, and Diatomous got back to terms at the post only on sufferance. The time was Imin. 3sec., the last half-mile in 49 4-ssec. On this gallop I’rincess Doreen is a distinct prospect for the Telegraph Handicap.

Vinco, a four-year-old brother by Grand Knight to Wasteland, who may have his first start in the Trial Plate on Thursday, continued the recent rapid improvement he has shown in his gallops by beating Fersen and Arouse very decisively over half a mile on the trial grass in 49 2-ssec- In all ways this was a very impressive effort by Vinco.

Lucidus led Silver Streak at the end of half a mile in 48sec*. Both horses, particularly Lucidus, who is a big type of gelding, are obviously very fit. Nightlass led Fulojoy throughout half a mile in 4 8 l-ssec. Hot Stuff did five furlongs alone in Imin. 7 2-ssec. Debham beat Going Gay over half a mile in 50 2-ssec. Colombo, Epris, and Wiro ran half a mile in 50scc.

Most of the other horses with engagements on Tuesday were out on the tracks, several clocking 49sec. or better for half-miles on the course proper, but they were working singly and their connections were not interested in the times they recorded. On such a track any horse with a chance this week should be able to do such times or better.

Star Artist and Royal Artist, about whose presence at the meeting there existed some doubt, arrived on Saturday. On Sunday Star Artist galloped five furlongs on the course proper in Imin. 2 3-ssec., the last half-mile in 49 2-ssec., and she did her job attractively. Royal Artist ran seven furlongs in Imin. 31sec.

Grand Jury, Cherry King, and Limulus were also galloped over the weekend, the last-named especially, though she could not be timed, attracting much notice by her impressive style of movement. There are some good judges who give Limulus a royal chance of success in the Wellington Stakes, and victory for her would not be surprising to those who know her best.

YEARLINGS PARADED HIGH-QUALITY YOUNGSTERS. WELLINGTON, Jan. 21. The weather yesterday was in marked contrast to Saturday’s, and the ideal conditions in the afternoon drew a, large crowd of spectators to the parade of yearlings at Trentham preliminary to the ninth annual National Sales on Wednesday. The attendance was representative of both the racing fraternity and the general public, and interest was well sustianed till the last lot paraded in the ring. The majority of the yearlings to be sold, a few more than oue hundred in all, were produced for the inspection of possible buyers and the public, and a short description of each was given by the auctioneer, Mr. Reg. Inglis, of Sydney, who is replacing Mr. Ken Austin, now manager of the Elderslie Stud. Ltd., in the rostrum this year. The pa-

rade lasted for about two hours, and every moment of the time was interesting. The condition in which the youngsters were produced reflected much credit on the care that, has been bestowed on them, and in appearance they seemed fully to justify the claims of the auctioneers that they are as a group of the same high quality «s in recent past years.

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ON AWAPUNI TRACKS SATURDAY’S GALLOPS. ANNIVERSARY DAY CANDIDATES. Although daybreak was ushered in under somewhat dull and threatening conditions, the anxiously awaited rain had not materialised when the candidates claiming engagements at Wellington and Ashhurst were galloped at Awapuni early Saturday morning, writes “Binocular” in the Manawatu Standard. One light, shower was experienced after breakfast, but it had no material effect.

Both the course proper and the plough tracks were in free use. the majority, however, preferring the latter to gallop on although it was heavy in fine dust. Both tracks were very fast and some splendid times were registered, and the local contingent promises .to play a prominent, part at. both fixtures. Aiguille (Tattersail) and Round Score (L. H. Jones), both of whom go to Trentham, were associated in a gallop over five furlongs on the plough. They ran their first two furlongs in 25sec. and the full distance in 1.5 2-5 a very useful effort. Aiguille’s activities of late have been restricted as a result of a leg injury, but he is steadily returning to racing pitch. Whereas Round Score will (•ontes>t the Trentham Highweight, Aiguille will figure in the open mile The Australian bred gelding Beau Gallante (S. Anderson) was restricted to a three furlongs sprint. He was slow to get going, but came home the last two iu 27sec. Soreness has prevented this handsome gelding from being raced and there is always the possibility that he will break down in a hard finish, but his appearance is bound to attract attention when he is paraded at Trentham.

Severe (Jones) and Palm (Voitre) were the first to essay the course proper and they set a standard which those who followed found it impossible to equal. The two-year-old began the better, to secure the early advantage, and she led across the top, the first two furlongs being left behind in 24 2-ssec. Palm joined issue in the straight and they fought it out all the way up the straight, Severe holding on to be little more than a nose in front at the post. The southern lightweight, E. A. Leckie, will have the mount on Severe in the Wellington Stakes, -while the Awapuni apprentice, G. Tattersall, will pilot Palm. By reason of the fact that.the latter has still to ride his first winner, the Lackham filly will have the benefit of a 51b. allowance in the Apprentices’ Handicap. Rcrepai (J. Mclnally) was a little relucant to commence his gallop with Reteat u (Voitre), but after some urging they broke away from beyond the six furlongs peg to run five furlongs in 1.3 3-5 on the plough, the first two being left behind in 25sec. Neither appears to be any the worse for their racing in the north and they finished full of running.

Blacksmith (Thomas) and Boudoir (Reed) jumped away raggedly, the former breaking past his companion to be in front at the seven furlongs post. Despite it, they ran the first two furlongs in 26 3-ssec., five in 1.6 4-5 and seven in 1.34 2-5, Blacksmith being clear at the finish. Boudoir, who is an indifferent track worker, did not finish at all generously. Both would appreciate an easing of the tracks at Ashhurst.

Waiohu (Voitre), a gelding by Colossus who has not had a great deal of racing, ran three furlongs alone in

Although Martial Lady (Farland) was holding a neck advantage over Lord Mou-toa (Chisholm) at the close of a three-furlong sprint on the course proper, which was accomplished in a tick under 38sec., the latter was travelling very comfortably. Martial Lady is a younger full-sister to The Haka, who has done so well in South Africa. However, she is a shade small meantime.

Evasion (W. E. Pine) was sent out to run at three-quarter pace, but the Night Ratfd filly revelled in her work and, despite being under a firm hold, she left three furlongs behind in 39see., and six in 1.19.

Note Issue (Voitre), who followed immediately after her stable companion on a similar task, was also anxious to be given her head, running the first three furlongs in 38 3-ssec., but eased up in the concluding stages to complete her task in 1.19 4-5. Both gallops were carried out "oh the course proper. While neither filly has lived up to her breeding. W. Pine has worked a distinct improvement in their manners since taking them over.

Bodyline (Reed), who raced consistently well throughout the holidays, slipped along over five furlongs on the course proper. Timed from the halfmile post, the little fellow came home in 51 4-ssec. Full Throttle (Voitre), who showed improved form at the Manawatu meeting, ran five furlongs on the plough in 1.15 1-5. Pango (Pine) and Adventus (Broughton) were associated in a mile gallop, the last seven furlongs being loft behind in 1.38. The pace was not. particularly fast in the early stages and the first five furlongs took 1.8 2-5. Pango drew away in the run home to be three lengths clear at. the post. With his light impost, Pango should run prominently in the Ashhurst Cup. although he has run his host races when well up in the weights, while the turning nature of tjie course will also be against him.

Bold Jim (Broughton') trailed along behind the two maiden cand Miss Pango (Pine), ami Discoursivo. (Voitre) till within two furlongs from home, when he moved forward. Discoursive retired, but Miss Pango held the Trent ham Highweight. candidate off to score narrowly. They ran the first, three furlongs in 40 2-ssee„ and six in 1.19. Miss Pango is a likely improver. Riders for Ashhurst. Riding engagements for I lie Ashhurst Pohangina Racing Club’s meeting have been adjusted as follows: W. E. Pine: Note Issue, Evasion, Bodylinc, Pango, Full Throttle, and Dollar Bill. 8. Anderson: J.and Tax (twice), and Tiger Gain. A. McDonald: Blacksmith. L. M. Pell: ('onrtega, Aussie Ra. Lalla Quex. E. A. Keesing: Merlyn, King’s Lan eer and Secrecy. G. Ridgway: Hazoor. A. Jenkins: Sir Spear and probably Hunting Jay. if. Young: Wahine Nui. R. K. Guthrie: Wasteland. Among other riders who will he on hand are G.’J. Jones, R. Glading and W”. Flo me.

WAIRIO MEETING

CUP TO FIRST SONG. DUN MURE ’S STEEPLECHASE. [ Per Press Association I INVERCARGILL, Jan. .19. The Wairio Jockey Club’s jubilee meeting was held to-day. The weather was fine, but rain fell prior to the last race. The track was in good order. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator investments were £7027 10s, against £5126 10s last year. Results:— Birchwood Maiden Handicap, £6O; 6 furlongs. ’ Galleon 8.10 (Ellis; 1, 5 Golden Lap 8.0 2, 3 Maid of the East 8.9'3. Also: started: 3* 8.9, 2 Vavcmai 8.12, .10 Colon 8.9, 8 Obligement 8.9, 9 Little Pal 8.8, 7 Moneyless 8.8, 9 Red Terror 8.8, 6 Red Treasure 8.8, 4 Tartan Maid 8.8 Two lengths; neck. Time, 1.17 2-5. Nightcaps Trot, £9O; 3.43 class; 1J miles. —3 Suncup scr. (McLellan! 1, 2 Vacation scr., 2; 1 Happiness, scr., 3. Also: started: 1 Autogo scr. (coupled with Happiness), 2 Blue Prince scr. (coupled with Vacation), 6 Bondi Chimes scr. and Gracile 36 (coupled); 5 Elginton scr., 4 John Dcsborough scr., 9 Lady Ita scr., 7 Pacha scr., 8 Hard Times 48. Length; two lengths. Times, 3.33, 3.33 1-5, 3.22 4-5.

Woodlaw Handicap, £80: furlongs. —3 Mayam 8.8 (Wilson) .1, 2 Queen of Song 8.13 2, 5 Slaemish 8.5 3. Also: 4 Irish Birdcatcher 9.0. 7 June the Third 8.1, 6 Impala 7.12, 1 Silver Dart 7.11, 8 Insolvency 7.9. Neck; head. Time, Imin. 23 4-ssec.

Wairio Jubilee Cup, £130; Ij miles.—• 5 First Song 8.7 ((’. Humphries) 1, 3 Honest Maid 7.13 (J. Humphries) 2, 1 Venite 9.4 (Ellis) 3. Also started: 2 Broken Rule 8.2, 7 Acla 7.10, 4 Valiska 7.7, 9 Thornton 7.5, 6 Pompax 7.0, 10 Johnny 7.0, 8 Milford 7.0. Two and a-half lengths; half a length. Time, 2.10 3-5. Forde Memorial Steeplechase, £100: 2.1 miles.—2 Dunninre 11.1, (V. Langford) 1, 3 Tlmtali 10.10 2, 5 Possum 9.4

3. Also started: 1 Panocha 9.9 (fell), 7 Glenboa 9.9 (ran off). 6 Black Banner 9.0 (fell), 4 Coroner 9.0 (fell). Head; eight lengths. Time, 4.44. Wairaki Handicap, £65, 1 mile.—l Bay Duke 8.4 (Dent) 1, 5 Silk Arrow 8.2, 3 McNab 7.13 3. Also started: 8 June the Third 8.5, 6 Euge 7.11, 7

Ballasalla 7.8, 4 Clatter 7.7, 9 Obligement 7.7, 2 Maid of the East 7.7. Length; three-quarters of a length Time, 1.42.

Ohai Trot (saddle), £75; 3.5 class, 1| miles. —1 Happiness scr. (T. Langford) 1, 1 Autogo scr. (coupled with the winner) 2, 6 Silver Guy scr. 3. Also started: 8 Bondi Chimes scr., 2 Fortune King scr., 3 Seamark scr., 5 Desert Cloud 12, 4 Margaret King 12, 7 Hard Times 48. Three lengths; two lengths. Times, 2.56 2-5, 2.57 3-5, 2.58 3-5.

Bates Memorial Handicap, £100; 1 mile.—3 Venite 9.5 (Ellis) and 4 First Song 9.1 (C. Humphries) dead-heat 1, 7 Broken Rule 8.2 (Phillips) 3. Also started: 1 Beam 8.13, 2 Queen of Song 8.2, 9 Acla 9.11, 6 Bay Biddy 7.8, 5 Young Sentinel 7.6, 8 Thornton 7.6, 10 Bowlahds 7.4, 11 Impala 7.3, 12 Barn Door 7.0, 10 Johnny 7.0, 8 Milford 7.0. Two and a-half lengths. Time. 1.43.

TARANAKI TROPHY A FORTY-GUINEA GOLD CUP The stage for the Taranaki Cup Handicap, to be decided on the first day of the club’s summer meeting on February 7 and 9, will include a gold cup valued at 40 guineas. Originally the stake was worth £3OO, including a cup valued at £25, but yesterday the committee decided on a more valuable trophy. This brings the value of the stake to £320. DEATH OF BALBOA AUCKLAND CUP WINNER. [ Per Pram Association J INVERCARGILL, Jan. 21. The death has occurred of the New Zealand-bred sire Balboa, winner of the Auckland Cup and New Zealand Derby. His progeny have won £50,660 and he himself as a racehorse won £5759.

(Of £100; li miles). Blacksmith 10 (5 Diamond 9 0 Sir Spear . . 9 Spearform 9 Tareha .... 9 10 Headland 9 Conference . 9 4 POHANGINA HANDICAP. (Of £10 ; six furlongs). Souchong .. 9 0 Cullus .. .. •7 6 Hunting Jay 8 4 Courtega 7 4 Hunt the Hunting Lodge 7 Slipper R 3 Bodyline .. .. 7 Pladie .... 7 9 Lavina 7 Navaho .... 7 7 Wasteland 7 KOMAKO HACK HANDICAP. (Of £100; six furlongs). Land Tax . . 9 0 Greenore . . .. 7 Arena . 8 9 Revival .. .. Full Throttle 8 4 Dick Aussie Ra . . 7 1 1 Whittington ■J Alby 7 9 Koreroa .. . . 7 Secrecy 7 9 Passion Flower 7 ( Royal Record 7 8 ASHHURST CUP. (Of £200; It miles). Cuddle ... 9 (I Hunting Jay . 7 7 Hazoor ... 8 9 Speed 7 7 Passion T ruit 8 u Pango . . . . 7 Brambletorn . 7 1 ■' Arikira . . ■ ■ 7 Tiger Gain 7 13 True Shaft . . 7 L#la Quex . 7 1'! Vertigern ... 7 ( Eminent ... 7 7 NOVICE STAKES. (Of £70 ; six furlongs 1. Bacchus Marsh 8 7 Merlyn . . . . 8 Bazaine . . 8 7 Miss Pango 8 i Chataigne . . 8 7 Note Issue X - Cloudy Bay 8 Pukeko . . . . 8 Dampier .. • . 8 7 Royal Quex 8 7 Eka Tere . . X 7 Wahine Nui . 8 •i Even Money . 8 - Trimden . . . . 8 7 Makoi .. . . 8 7 MANAWATU GORGE HACK CUP (Of £150 ; 1 mile 110 yards). Werohia ... 9 3 Dorado 7 in Black Man . 9 Royal Banquet 7 10 Misc Hushabye 8 8 Raparahara 7 7 Lavina .... 8 King's Lancer 7 8 Alby R Royal Papa . . 7 1 Lapel . . 7 1 f Park Acre 7 7 Boudoir .. .. 7 1 1 Evasion .. .. 7 SIBERIA HACK HANDICAP. (Of £10(j : five furlongs). Land Tax . . 9 3 Dick Lavina .... 8 12 Whittington 7 Abbey I eale . 8 X Dollar Bill 7 Sunny Maid . 8 c Koreroa .. .. t Full Throttle . 8 r. Lack.-don . . .. 7 1 Grumpy .. .. 8 2 Merlyn 7 0 Secrecy . . 7 Even Money . 7 0 Royal Record ' 1-1 Bazaine .. . . 7 0 Bnif 7 5 Dampier .. .. 7 0 RAUMAI HANDICAP. (Of £100 seven furlongs). Speed 9 0 Navaho R fl Hunting Jay 8 1 . > Wasteland 7 7 Pladie .... R 10 Lapel 7 7 Stitch .. .. 8 4 Note Issue . . 7 7

Red Rufus . Haere Tonu . . 10 8 . 10 ft Knock Out .. 9 10 Palatinate 9 10 Dombey .. . . 10 ft Round Score . 9 9 The Ark • . 10 2 Hot Stuff 9 3 Bold Jim . 10 2 Wino 9 3 Verden . . . . 10 0 Otauru 9 0 Revision .. . Umpire .. . . 10 0 . 9 12 Purse .. .. 9 0

Colombo ... 8 6 Galilee .. 7 5 Emissary .... 8 6 Bun Fight ..70 Burnish .. .. 8 3 Abdication ... 6 12 Limulus .. .. 8 3 Debham .. .. 6 12 Mother U Duce .. .. 6 12 Superior 8 3 Pakanui .... 6 12 Silver Wings 8 3 Penelope .... 6 9 Variant .. .. 8 3 Severe 6 9

Heather Clow 8 I ersen 7 9 Hunting Bag 8 5 Cay Boy ... 7 9 Jubilee Song 8 5 Hostis 7 9 Cawbeen .... 8 2 Back Thrust . 7 6 Tupurangi ... 8 2 Dialogic .... ' (. Capita! .. .. 7 9 Horotiu .. .. 7 fi Dark Red ... 7 9 Palm 73

Kotou 8 0 Fulojoy . . 7 Alchemic 7 12 (Joins' Gay 7 Corroboree *. 7 12 Nightlass .. 7 Heritage .. .. 7 11 Shirley Dene . 7

(Of £600 ; one mile and a-haif). Vintage . . 9 !l Tout le Monde 7 Gay Marigold X 5 lied Sun ... . 7 Grand Jury . B 4 Rocket . . . . 7 Red Manfred . X Royal Artist . 7 Spiral .. .. 7 12 Silver Sight . 7 Cuddle .. . . 7 10

Reau Gallante 9 1 Colenso .. 7 7 Golossian 9 1 Silly Owl .... 7 7 Friesland . . 8 8 Cup Bearer . 7 6 Brown Betty . 8 7 c .tate Bank .. 7 3 Tunneller . . 3 2 Sunee 7 .*> Invoice .... 8 2 Epris .. .. 7 2 Travenna .. 7 13 Arouse .... 7 0 Moonbeam .. 7 11 Landru .. .. 7 0 Orby's Last . i i 1

Autopay .... 94 Wheriko .... 7 13 Diatomous . 8 13 Lucidus .. .. 7 8 Silver Streak 8 7 Star Artist ..78 Rereatu . . . . 8 3 Namakia .... 7 5 Princess Doreen 8 2 Guarantee . 7 5

Fracas . . . . 9 5 Cyclonic .. 8 5 Kamel Pasha . 9 1 Horowhenua 8 4 Some Shamble 9 0 Aipruille . . 8 2 Cherry Kins R 12 Trivet 8 0 Great Star .. 8 11 Cardinal Moon 8 0