Ellerslie Carnival Concludes

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20695, 4 January 1939, Page 9

Ellerslie Carnival Concludes

HIGH CASTE AGAIN VALAMITO WINS CHIEF HANDICAP

RESPECTFUL TAKES GOODWOOD Keen raring was a feature of the concluding day, yesterday, of the Auckland Racing Club’s summer carnival when ideal weather conditions attracted a large holiday attendance. High Caste won the Royal Stakes at cramped odds and Gay Son beat Stretto decisively in the Clifford Plate. The Nathans’ Memorial Handicap was to the credit of Valamito while in the open sprint Bachelor King sprang a mild surprise in accounting for Llangollen. Following are the concluding results:—

44th ROYAL STAKES Of £500; two and three-year-olds; ft Tur. 1— HIGH CASTE. Mr A. J. McGovern s b c, by Bulandshar—The Begum, 2yrs, 7.13 (H. Wiggins) .... 1 3te HERO, Mr J. Hollier’s b c, by Heroic—Prodice. 3yrs, 9.3, including 31b. penalty fP. Burgess) 2 2 BEAULIVRE, Mr W. Higgins’ b c, by Beau Pere—Passbook, 2yrs, 7.9, including 31b. penalty (L. J. Ellis) 3 Winner trained by R. S. Bagby, Ellerslie. The only starters. High Caste proved his class wh/rr. after racing with the other pair to straight entrance, he came away to win in an exciting finish. Actually there was little between the three as they passed the post and only the judge was in a position to separate them. High Caste gained the verdict by a head from Te Hero, with Beaulivre half a head away third. The time, 1.12, was a race record. CLIFFORD PLATE Of £600; welght-for-age; 1$ miles. 4 GAY SON, Mr A. Symes’ br c, by Beau Pere—La Moderne, 3yrs, 8.2 (H. N. Wiggins) 1 t—STRETTO, Mr A. J. McGovern’s br m, by Hunting Son—The Begum, syrs, 9.0 (B. H. Morris) 2 I—ROUND UP, Mr T. Impey’s br g, by Lord Quex —Nukerakau, 6yrs, 9.3 (A. Tinker) 3 Also started: 5 Entail, 9.3 (Broughton); 3 Peerless, 7.13 (L. J. Ellis). Winner trained by H. S. Green, Greenmeadows. Gay Son, after leading early and showing out along the back from Round Up, Stretto and Peerless, was in charge entering the straight and in a tight finish prevailed by a length Trom Stretto, who beat Round Up by three parts of a length. Peerless was fourth, then came Entail. Time, 2.6 3-5.

BOWEN HANDICAP Or £550; 6 fur. S—BACHELOR KING, Mr G. W. Main’s br b, by Lapidary—Lady Louis, 4yrs. 7.0 (H. N. Wiggins) .... 1 4—LLANGOLLEN, Messrs. Abbot Bros, b m, by The Ace—Llanberis, 6yrs, 8.12 (A. G. Cameron) 2 3—WHIRLING, Mr R. T. Reid's ch g, by Whirlwind—Legality, aged, 8.4 (W. J. Broughton) 3 Also started: 1 Palustre. 8.5 (L. J. Ellis); 2 Anion, 7.6 (Pmijth), coupled, with Arvakur, 7.0 (McTavlsh); 6 Galilee, 7.2 (H&ln); 9 Mon Acre, 7.2 (Horne); 11 Surella, 7.1 (Jones); 10 Tepoto, 7.0 (Long); 18 Trilllarch, 7.0 (Messervy); 12 Royal Dance, 7.0 (TTemaln); 7 Vail meen, 7.0 TW. Tfcotoson); 8 Te Monowal, 7.<T (Gilchrist). winner trained by A. Tinker, TakanlnL GREY HANDICAP Of £350; 1 mile 16— POLAND, J. M. Zimmerman’s br g, syrs, by Acre—Potoa Duchess, 7.7, cat. 7.0 (G. Smith) 1 7 —aiELVANUI, W. M. Sorensen’s br g, 6rrs, by Te Monanui—Josie Melville. 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 2 2—FULL HAND, F. Smith’s br g, 3yrs, by The Ace—Vollmond, 8.1 (R. W. McTavlsh) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Ngaruawahia.) Also started: 1 Lady Meath, 9.4 (A. G. Murray): 11 Gay RebeL 8.13 (A. Tinker); 5 The Trimmer. 8.10 (G. Cameron); 12 Erllck, 8.9 (P. Burgess); 14 Ring Shot. 8.9 . (B. H. Morris); 4 Very Glad, 8.1 OR. E, Home), and Manawah**. 7.7 (S. Tremain), bracketed; 13 Silver Eagje. B.o* (G. Humphries); 8 Bronze Trail, 8.0 (H. Long); 10 Valdene, 7.13 (A. C. Messervy); 15 Devon, 7.11, car. 7.4 (F. Hain); 6 Coronation, 7.7 <H. N. Wiggins) ; 18 Gamos, 7.7 (\V. Thomson); 9 Bonstar. 7.7, car. 7.8 (W. J. Broughton); 3 Midland. 7.7, car. 7.8$ (L. J. Ellis); 17 Maereana, 7.7, car. 7.8$ (N. Howard). From a good start Silver Eagle took up the running and led along the back Trom Very Glad. Gay Rebel, Bronze Trail, Midland and Rlngshot. At the hair-mile Silver F.agle was clear of Gay Rebel, Lady Meath, Midland, who were racing together in Tront nr Rlngshot, Gamos, Poland and Devon. As they approached the straight entrance Silver Eagle was just showing out from Lady MeAth (rails), Midland and Poland abreast with Very Glad, Coronation and Valdene at the head of the others. The field bunched as they straightened up Tor the run to the Judge, when Poland came with a sustained run over the last bit to win by hair-a Trom Melvanui, with Full Hand a head away third. Coronation wa© a similar distance away fourth, and then practically in line were Devon, Midland. Lady Meath, Valdene and The Trimmer. Time, 1.38.

MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP.—2 Dainty Sue, 7.0 (O. Evans), 1; 1 Aussie Ra, 8.1, 2; 6 Glen Abb, 7.1, 3. Won by | a length, with a head between second and third. Argentic was fourth. Time, 1.51 3-5. MAKURA HURDLES.—3 Bryce Street. 10.2 (N. Watson), 1; 1 Airam, 10.13, 2; 4 Booklaw, 9.0, 3. Won by one and a-half lengths, with same distance between second and third. Time, 2.50 4-5. ELECTRIC JUVENILE.— 1 Corato, 9.9 (G. L. Goulsbro), 1; 4 Kokako, 7.9, car. 7.115. 2; 3 Improvident, 8.2, 3. Won by four lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Pearl of Asia was Tourth. Time, 1.1 2-5. TOKO HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP.—Grand City, 8.8 (O. Evans), 1; 1 Rubble, 8.10, 2; s—Triune, 8.13, 3. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Airing was fourth. Time, 1.32 2-5. KAPONGA HACK HANDICAP.— 1 Footloose 8.1 (R. W. Savage), 1; 2 Noitaro, 8.11, car. 8.8, 2; 3 Little Ruse, 8.4, car. 7.13, 3. Won by a. length, with same distance between second and third. Silver Gift was fourth. Time, 1.14 2-5. Totalisator Returns The totalisator investments were £24,486 10s, compared with £23,277 10s last year, making a total for the meeting of £56.726 10?, against £47,258, an increase ol £8468 10S. TWO PROTESTS ENTERED (Special to Times) NEW PLYMOUTH, Tuesday A protest was entered by the owners of Noita.o and Little Ruse against Footloose, winner of the Kaponga Hack Handicap at Stratrord to-day, alleging that he started from his wrong barrier position. The Inquiry was not completed at a late hour this evening, but ibe dividends were paid out.

Totalisator Increase The totalisator handled £59.045 yesterday, compared with £64,962, a decrease or £5917. For the meeting, the investments totalled £319,502, compared with £295,061 10s for the 1937-38 meeting, an increase of £21,440 1 OS. HAWKE’S BAY RACING FELICITATION SCORES AGAIN (By Telegraph.—Press Association) HASTINGS. Tuesday The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s summer meeting was concluded to-day in perfect weather. There was again a fine attendance and the going was excellent. Concluding results : AOTEA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP Or £100: Ij mil.'S J—.P TCHES, 9.4 (I>. Rush- 1 7—TAREHA, 9.2 A. CriHII-i) 2 I—PARRY. 9.1.) ( A. K. Lord) 3 Also stiried: 2 Mr N s g«l, Is, 1); 5 I arty Stella, 9.10; 1 Illinois. :• 2: > car. 9.7; 9 BothweH. f.C- • :«len<o, > 0. Won by three lpngth> with two lonu-ths between second and third. Lady Stella was fourth. Time, 2.10 2-5. MATAPIRO FLYING HANDICAP or £100; 6 runs. 3—. RED WITCH, 7.9, car. 7.2 (W. J. Mudrord) 1 6 •MORNING FLIGHT. 7.7 (H. J. Callahan) 2 7 --HUNTING ROYAL, 7.7 < R. Marsh) . 3 Also started: 2 i.ady Chat, 8.12, car. 8.5; 4 Nelurnbo. 8.5. car. 7.12; I Bold Step, 8.5, car. 8.0; 9 Quilp, 7.9, car. 7.3; 8 Greenore, 7.7; 5 Wiirul I.ady, 7.7. Won by a neck with a neck between second and third. Bold Step was Tourth. Time, 1.14. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP Of £150; 9 furs. 1 — FELICIT \TION. 8.4, car. 7.11 (W. J. Mudrord) 1 2 GRAN VALE. 7.6. car. 7.0 fit. Howell) 2 6—B! 'TER BROWN. 7.6, car. 7.0 (L. Cullen) 3

Also Started: 3 Pladie, 7.13, car. 7.11; 4 Trailer, 7.0; 5 Misurina, 7.0. car. 7.5. Won by a nose with two and a-hair lengths between second and third. Pladie was fourth. Time, 1.55. JUVENILE HANDICAP Of £100; two-year-oldsj 54 furs. 6—KORT. 7.11 (J. Campbell' 1 I —TRENCH LAW, 8.6 (B. Stowe) . . 2 S—AUTHORES-S, 7.7 (R. Howell. .... 3 Also started: 4 Silver Rat, 8.7; 3 Sunola, 7.13, and Flying Flag, 7.7, bracketed; 2 Hinerangi, 7.7: 7 Tidal Lass, 7.7. Won by a neck with a head between second and third. Tidal Lass was fourth. Time, 1.9 2-5. FLYING HANDICAP Or £125; 6 Turs. 1 — WAR. 9.0. car. 5.7 (J. Campbell) 1 2 .OKAWA, 8.4, car. 7.13 (W. Doyle) 2 3 SOLARIA. 8.8 (J. Forsyth) 3 Also started: 4 Fossicker. 7.7; 5 First Chapter, 7.2, car. 7.0. Won by a length with two lengths between second and third. Fossicker was fourth. Time, 1.14. OMAHU HANDICAP Of £100; 9 rurs. I —PO\T SONG, 8.3 (C. P. Sheild) . 1 4 ROYAL PAGEANT, 7.9, car. 7.2 (R. Howell) 2 3—THE RING, 7.9, car. 7.7 (C. CamAlso started: 5 Reav iiridge, 7.10, car. 7.3; 2 Imogen, 7.7, car. 7.2; 6 Agog, 7.7, car. 7.0. Won by a npck with a length and a-hair between second and third. Imogen was Tourth. Time, 1.55 2-5. The Totalisator The totalisator hanu'ed £12.765 10s, compared with £11,665 last year. The total for the meeting was £28,891, against £23,388 10s, an increase ol' £5502 10s. RACING AT STRATFORD DAINTY SUE BEATS AUSSIE RA (By Telegraph.—press Association) NEW PLYMOUTH, Tuesday The Stratford Jockey Club’s meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. There was an excellent attendance and the track was fast. Concluding results:—■ TE KAPUA HACK CUP.—S Eastern Heir, 7.8 (R. J. Sargent), 1; 6 War Lap, 7.5, car. 7.2, 2; 4 Gold Glare, 7.12, car. 8.0, 3. Won by hair a length, with two lengths between second and third. Namara was fourth. Time, 1.55 1-5.

GAY SON BEATS STRETTO

MEETING AT MARTON

THE BIGOT WINS STAKES (By Telegraph.—Press Association) PALMERSTON N., Tuesday The Morton Jockey Club's holiday meeting was concluded to-day in overcast weather and before a good a I tendance. The track was in splendid order. Concluding results:— TUTAENUI HURDLES Or £150; about 14 miles 3—ENTIIF.OS, 10.10 (P. Jarvis) 1 2 BING BOY, 11.0 (C. Carroll) ... 2 3 PRINCESS ISABEL. 9,3 (R. Smith) 3 (First and third horsps bracketed.) Also started.— l Ambition, 10.8. Won by hair-a-length with Tour lengths between second and third. Time, 2.35. WAIROMA HANDICAP Of £150; 7 furs. 1 — RULING SPI, 8.5 (G. Tattersall) . 1 7 DONEGAL, 7.11 (E. Manson) .... 2 3—TUBA.-os. 7.11 <s. Anderson) ... 3 Also Started: 2 Cohort, 9.2; 4 Golden Ridge. 8.12: 5 Vicarious, 7.12, car. 7.5; 8 Maahanui, 7.7, car. 7.0: lo Peach Blossom. 7.7: 9 Red Chior. 7.7; 6 Travail, 7.7. Won by five lengths with a nose between second and third. Time, 1.29 3-5. ALDWORTH STAKES Or £325; 9 rurs. S—TIRE BIGOT, 7.5, car. 7.104 (G. Tattersall) . i 8— -9 SIKGUUND, ’ 7.‘l lV ’ car’ * *7.7 '' (T 2 Ilowe) * 2 GAY CHOU, 8.10 (A. Jenkins) * •Dead-beat Tor third. Also started: i Amigo. 7.13; 4 I.ady Montana. 7.13 fell): 6 Old Surrey, 7.10 tell); 3 Corioboree. 7.9; lu Lone Raider, ." Car 7.7 A; 7 Rustem, 7.0; 11 Taillight. 7.0. Won by two and a-hair lengths with a length between second and th:rd. Time, TELEGRAPH HANDICAP Or £200; 6 furs. - —MITTIE. 8.13 (A. Jenkins) 1 l—l UIY IN A. S 3 <w. Jentin?) 2 ■' -L.U GHI.NG LASS. 7.8 (D. Redstone) 3 AI -1 > stalled: Russian Ballet, 8.1, car. 7.8; 7 Acceptable. 7.0; 6 Aureus, 70 car 7.3 4; 5 sporting Girt, 7.0, car. 7.7 Won by half-a-head with a neck between second abd third. Tkne, i. 12 4-5

RANGITIKEI HACK CUP Of £3OO and trophy valued at £3O; 1] miles I —ROYAL CHOICE, 9.0 (G. Tattersall) l i —DARK' EAGLE, 7.8 (E. Manson) .... 2 3—NEiREUS, 8.10 (A. Jenkins) 3 Also started: 2 Sevfried, 8.6; 5 Raratonga, 7.13, car. 7.11; 6 Twenty Grand, Won by a long head with a length between second and third. Time, 2.7 2-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP Or £150; 5 furs. S—FTLETTO, 7.7. car. 7.3 4 (I. Howe) 1 I —SAKI, 8.4 (W. Jenkins) 2 3 GREAT LEGION, 8.1, ear. 7.12 (J. Chaplin) 3 Also started: 2 Copy Cat, 8.0; 6 Brazil. 7.7, ear. 7.94; 4 Daisy Chain, 7.7; 7 Doctor Defoe, 7.7, car. 7.10. Won by five lengths with hair-a-length between second and third. Time, 1.1 1-5. Totalisator Increase The totalisator aggregate was £18,851. against £16,471 10s la.si year, and increase of £23; 9 10s. The total lor the two days was £15,663, against £36,259 last year, an increase or £9404. THE SANDWICHMAN VICTORY AT OAMARU SPRINT TO COCKSURE (By Telegraph—Press Association) OAMARU, Tuesday The Oamaru Jockey Club's summer meeting was held to-day in line weather. The totalisator investments amounted to £13,801 10s, against £13,708 10s last year, an increase of £O3. Results:— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP Of £ 13u; 1 mile 4 4—MASTER DINGLE, 9.0 (G. Salt) 1 1 I —HANLON, 10.2 (P. W. Powell) 2 7—6—TUPAI, 9.0 (J. Richards) ... 3 Also started: 6—7 Ballad, 10.10; 5—5 Draeula. 10.2: B—B Invoice. 10.2; 3—3 Supreme Court. 9.13; 2—2 Aggravate, 9.9; 9 9 Bouillon, 9.0. "'on hv t’vo GirytTie. with a lencth between second and third. Time, 1.41 2-5. TRIAL STAKES Or £120; 5 fur. 3—I—REMEM 80, 8.8 (C. T. Wilson) 1 10— 9—LAWFORD LASS, 8.8 (11. W. Hibberd) 2 6—7—CHIEF LAMA, 8.0 (P. Spratt) 3 Also started: 6 —6 Chanteur, 4—5 Chateaubriand, 2—2 Gold Don. 11 —lO Gold Feather, I —2 Great Baby. 13—12 Lady Argosy. 11—13 Miss Tasta and Muret, bracketed, 5—4 Quick Return, 14—14 Thiepval, B—B Valloek, 9—l0 s Brandon, 8.8.

Won by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.0 4-5. WAIKAURA TROT Of £135; limit, 3.5; 4 $ miles 3—I —CHARLES RUSSELL, limit (J. Brindson) 1 B—B—BONNY LE ROY, limit (W. Paterson) 2 I—3—ROWI, limit (D. Gallagher) .. 3 Also started: 7—6 Allan Wrack and Mandrel], bracketed, 9—9 Almont Cling, 6—7 Crusheen, B—2 Ladv Milne, 4—{ Lord Worthy. 5—5 Wee Truman, limit. Won by three lengths, with tw r o lengths between second and third. Times: 2.51, 2.51 2-5, 2.52 3-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP Of £2 50; lj miles 1— I —THE SANDWICIIMAN, 7-6 (P. Spratt) i S—S—PETERSHAM, 8.3 (C. T. Wilson) 2 2 3—THERMIDOR, 7.0 (J. McKerrow) 3 Also started: 3—4 Ponty, 8.8; 4—2 Lazybones, 7.13, Won by four lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 2.5 4-5. WAITAKI HANDICAP Or £130; 7 fur. 1 — 1 LADY MIDDLEHA.M, 8.6 (C. T. Wilson) 1 22 8.1 (H. W. Hibberd) 2 S—3—REBEL QUEEN, 7.8, car. 8.1 (P. Spratt) 3 Also started: B—7 Ilithyia, 8.8, car. 8.1; 6.8 Great Bramble, 7.9; 4—5 Bastille, 7.7 ; , car. 7.9; s—l Master Dingle, 7—6 Miss Bluff, 7.7; 10—10 Tint o’ Tan, 7.7, car. 7.0; 9—9 Wandarobe, 7.7, car. 7.0. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, 1.27 2-5. OAMARU TROT or £135; limit, 3.43; 14 miles 2 2—EASTER RUSH, 48yds (G. Thurlow) 1 S—S—MACGREGOR, 24 (H. D’Eganneh) 2 3 3—ROYAL FLUSH, limit (D. Gallagher) 3 Also started: 7—7 Allan Wrack, 4—4 Credit Balance, 6—6 Safe Voyage, limit; I —l Jerry Parrish, 36. Won by a length and a-hair, with same distance between second and third. Times, 3.24, 3.26, 3.29.

FLYING HANDICAP Of £175; 7 rur. I —i—COCKSURE, 8.9 (A. Messervy) 1 4—4—GOLDEN CHEST, 7.2 (C. Stokes) 2 3—3—NIGHTDRESS, 7.3, car. 7.1 (A. Stokes) 3 Also started: 2—2 Araboa, 8.11; 5—5 Petersham, 8.8; 7—6 Queen Dorothy, 8.5; 6—7 Roseman, 7.3, car. 7.0. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.27 2-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP Or £125; G fur. 1 — 2—ASTAIRE, 9.0 (J. Richards) .. 1 2 4—PEACOCK, 8.8 (P. W. Powell) 2 6—6—PASSENGER, 7.10 (L. .Johnston) 3 Also started: 4—l Synthetic, 8.5, car. 8.11; B—B Prince Flaneur, 7.8; 7—7 Neptune, 7.7; 5—5 Remembo, 7.7, car. 7.9; 3 3 Steer Clear, 7.7. Won by half a head, with same distance between second and third. Time, 1.14 4-5. UNIQUE STEEPLECHASE United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. CoDvrtKht LONDON, Jan. 2 All the 11 horses who contested the New Year Selling Handicap, a threemile steeplechases at Manchester, either fell or refuse*! to jump except Russian Sentry, who was declared the winner. *

INVERCARGILL EVENTS RECOLLECTION OVER HURDLES ALMA SUCCEEDS IN CUP (By Telegraph.—Press Association) INVERCARGILL, Tuesday Events on the opening day of the Southland Racing Club's meeting today were run in sunny but windy weather and before a large crowd. The track was good. Results:—• AVENAL HURDLES HANDICAP or £150; 14 miles I —2—RECOLL ECTION, 0.5 (Mlirfitt) 1 4 I —WESTERN SONG 9.1 (F. Volgfit) 2 3—3—SUPEREX, 9.6 (V. Langford) . . 3 Also started: Grand Finale, 9.10: Kinsr Willow. 9.8;; Song Boy. 9.7; Sir Admiral, Sir Rosonor, Camerino, Toreador, 9.0. Won by a nock, with four lengths between second and th f rd. Time, 2.50 3-5.

MYROSS HARNESS TROT Of £160; 14 miles 4—4—LOYALIST, limit (Dushton) ... 1 3—3—-ROYAL CHIEF, 12yds (McKay) . 2 6—9—YON-YAN, limit ( MoLellan) .. . 3 Also Started: Provincial. Diosma. Etob Tide, Margaret Oral tan. Young Dewey, \ iscosa. Night Nurse. Temple Bar, Kentucky Sun, Summer Wealth, limit; Abel, 24yds bhd. Won by three lengths with Four lengths between second and third. Time, 3.35 4-5. FLYING HANDICAP Of £200; 6 fur. 1 I —TORO KOURA, 7. JO IR. Caddy) 1 2 2—RODEUR. B.S (R. J. Markß , . 2 3 3—TOP ROW, 9.8 (F. Voight) .. 3 Also started: 5—5 Viking, 8.0. car 8.8; 4 4 Janet Gaynor, 7.10; 6—6 Gipsy Fair,

Won by hair a length, with three-qunrt-•rsor a length between second and third. Janet Gaynor was fourth. Time, 1.15 2-5. riEW YEAR HANDICAP nr £ls 0: 6 fur. I 1 -LOGHIE RIVER, 9.0 (V. Langford) 1 •’ —S—KIPPEN, 8.1, car. 7.8} (W. ■ f—-FLAGMAN, 8.1 (R. J.' Fearnj .:: Also started: o—s Cone Peak. 8.12, coupled with Airdrie, 8.1; 2—l Sea Lady, s.i 1 ; 4—2 Colonel Rouge, 8.7, coupled with Guste, 8.3, car. 7.10: 3—3 Jedburgh, 8.6, ear. 7.13; 11 —lO Moonraider, 8.11, car. 8.4; 9—6 Ramana, 8.3; 13—11 Canary. 8—l: 14—13 Green Locket, 8.1: 12—10 cold Robe, s.l, car. 7.8; 5—7 Green Boa, s.l. car. 7.8: 10—0 Ratamai, 8.1. car. 7.8. Won by half a head, with a length be■ween second and third. Jedburgh was was fourth. Time, 1.16 2-5. INVERCARGILL CUP Of £550; 1} miles i I—ALMA, 8.3, car. 8.3$ (A. E. Didharn) 1 t 1 —I2—FOXGLOVE, 7.0, car. 7.4 (H. IT. Preston) 2 3 2 —P \ SSA FORM, 7.0, car. 7.1 (M. Caddy) r> Also started: 10—11 Milford, 9.2; 7 —: • moon or Song, 0.-i: 2 -3 Nightwings. 8.12: s wild Career, 8.1 ; 6—4 Second Innings. s.n : sr, Norseman. 7.12: 9—13 Cape iabo. 7.10; B—lo Mona’s Song, 7.6; B—o * rrtriiollle, 7.6, ear. 7.85; 4—5 Peony Rose, 7.9; 12 —14 Swordstick, 7.0. car. ;.2s. Won by hair a head, with a head between second and third. Queen of Song was fourth. Time, 2.8 1-5. ORETI TROT Of £<Bn. limit. 3 36: 1 4 miles -I—TRITOMA, 24 (J. Walsh) i 4—2—oi Y\\ i.-. i.:.-1 J. Langford) 2 4—2—GAY AVON, 36 (L. Frost), coupled with second horse .... 3 Also started: I—l Grand Meteor, 12, cotioled with the winner; 2—3 Kid Wolf, limit; 3—4 Gold Streak. 12; 10—12 Pacha, 11 —lO Jolly Queen, limit; 13—13 Mountain Lad, 5—5 McGlusky, 12—11 Desert Cloud, 12; 7—7 College Boy, 6—6 Master Potts, B—B8 —8 Labour Chimes, 9—9 Happiness, 36. Won by two lengths, with hair a head between second and third. Grand Meteor was fourth. Times, 3.30 4-5, 3.33 4-5, 3.30 2-5.

WAIKIWI HANDICAP Of £150; 7 fur. 2—I—BOSWELL, 8.7 (R. E. Humphries) * I—2—SPANISH LAD, 8.4 (J. W. Jennings) * 4 S—ASTRAL FLASH, 8.1, car. 7.8 (J. Stratnern) 3 •Dead-heat for first. Also started: 3—3 Silkwood, 8.8, car. 8—l; 6—6 Ardmayle, 8.0, car. 7.7; 5—4 Chirp, 7.8; B—B Forecast, 7.7, car. 7.11} 7—7 Sunny Jean, 7.7. Third horse length and a-half aw T ay. Chirp was fourth. Time, 1.29 3-5. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP Or £210; 1 mile 5 4 —AMELITA, 8.2, car. 7.9 (C. A. Ward) 1 1— I—AUCTOR, 7.12 (R. J. Fearn) .. 2 2 2—SAILING LADY, 7.13 (G. Barclay) 3 Also started: 4 —5 Galleon, 3.3 Hair Note, 7.10; 7—7 Ashaway, 7.8, car. 7.2; 6 6 Ocean Singer, 7.7, car. 7.115. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Half Note was Tourth. Time, 1.42 1-5. The Totalisator The totalisator handled £21,714, compared with £2 2,162 10s last year, a decrease Of £448 10S.