RACING REVIEWED

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1555, 12 February 1920, Page 9

RACING REVIEWED

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. SURVEYOR WINS THE CUP. (From Our Travelling Correspondent.) NEW PLYMOUTH, Wednesday. Fine weather was experienced for the first day of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, which took place on the club’s picturesque racecourse at New Plymouth to-day. The attendance was very large, visitors being present from all parts of the country, while the racing was of a high standard, the finishes in several of the. events being in doubt up to the moment the winning line was crossed. The public were well on the mark with regard to picking the winners, for no less than four first favourites won during the afternoon, while the dividends were all on the small side, the largest paid out being on Santorini, who annexed the concluding event. The chief stipendiary steward, Mr. J. McMahon, was in attendance, and he had a few minor matters to bring before the judicial committee. . A. Ward, rider of Fair Paul, was cautioned for his careless handling of his mount in the Waitara Hack Hurdles, while G. Caddy, who rode Papanui in the same race, was advised to ride more vigorously in the future. J. Howden, who had the mount on Toa Tere, was cautioned for crossing, the stewards deciding that the interference was not wilful. H. Gray, who rode Golden Bubble, and J. O’Shea, rider of Weldone in the Juvenile Electric Hack, were hailed before the stewards to explain why there was some crowding between them when coming up the straight. Both riders stated that the cause of the trouble was owing to Weldone attempting to savage Golden Bubble, and their explanation was accepted. With the exception of the incidents mentioned, everything passed off very successfully.

All arrangements in connection with the day’s sport were carried out with commendable smoothness, the secretary (Mr. E. P. Webster) and his right hand man (Mr. B. H. Chaney) attending to every detail in a thoroughly capable manner. Mr. C. O’Connor was in capital form at the barrier, the horses being despatched with the least possible delay following the receipt of the “All Right” signal from the totalisator, while Mr. J. R. L. Stanford gave his decisions promptly and accurately from the judge’s box. People came well provided with the sinews of war, £32,343 finding its way through the totalisator, compared with £26,541 10s. for the corresponding day last year, an increase of £5802. For many years past the club have issued 10s. tickets on the totalisator, but this practice was discontinued to-day, all tickets being sold for £l. Many people were heard complaining at the club’s decision, and quite a number of small admirers of the machine refrained from patronising it. It was hinted to-day that there was every prospect of the club reintroducing the 10s. machine at their next meeting. R. Reed, with three wins to his credit, was the most successful rider. H. Gray rode two winners, while F. Cress, B. Deeley and J. O’Shea each rode one winner during the afternoon. THE RACING. Racing was commenced with the running of the Waitara Hack Hurdles, for which Munster was a firm favourite. When the field was sent on its journey, Toddy took the lead, but coming up the straight Fair Paul and Munster were on terms. Going round the. back the former was in front, while Master Moutoa and Explorer were both in a handy position. Master Moutoa was first into the home stretch, closely followed by Explorer, and, galloping resolutely up the straight,-won easily by a length, with Papanui three lengths away third. Fair Paul was a good fourth. Golden Bubble was backed down to a short price for the Juvenile Electric Hack, while there was lots of coin of the realm for Weldone. This event requires very little mention, for the two horses named had the

race to themselves, victory going to Golden Bubble, who beat, the Masterton horse by half a length, with Income two lengths away third, and Passin’ Through fourth. The Flax-mere-owned colt ran a splendid race. Mr. W. G. Stead was not present to hee his horse win, being laid up as a result of a recent polo accident at Hastings. The Mimi Welter Handicap saw Pretty Bobby and Ermine monopolising the betting on the machine, while Paddington Green, who had the services of FI. Gray, was supported to some extent. At the start, Tiranga led the field, and it was not until the straight was entered that Pretty Bobby could be seen threading his way through, and, catching Tiranga, he beat the latter home by half a length, with Ermine, who was not very judiciously handled, a similar distance away third. Tirana, who received a bump at the start, which spoilt his chance, was close up fourth. Paddington Green was again very fractious at the post, and ran in the rear all the way.

Taiamai was the only withdrawal from the Cup, leaving seven horses to contest the stake. The acceptors were eagerly scanned in the enclosure, the well set up appearance of Surveyor and Karo being a theme for admiration. Bonnetter looked very well, while Volo appeared to be in tip top fettle. The other three horses, viz., Hurry Up, Old Gold, and Risingham, each bore a nice seasoned condition. The preliminaries over, no time was lost by Mr. O’Connor in sending them away. Passing the stands the first time Bonnetter was showing the way to Hurry Up and Surveyor. The order remained unchanged until the back stretch was entered, when Bonnetter cleared away and put about 20 lengths of daylight between herself and her opponents, and it appeared that the chestnut would never be headed. Meanwhile H. Gray, on Surveyor, went in pursuit, and by the time the straight was reached he had reduced the gap considerably, while Karo was also coming fast from the back. Half-way up the straight, Surveyor drew on terms, and, going on resolutely, won by a length from Karo, who, coming fast over the last hundred yards, beat Bonnetter by a similar distance for second place. Volo, who ran very well, was fourth. Flying Master and Valencia, who had the services of B. Deeley and H. Gray respectively, were first and second choice with backers in the Moturoa Electric Hack, and the pair had

the race practically to themselves, Flying Master prevailing at the finish by three lengths, without being extended. Quinoro was the same distance away third, and Alice Montrose next.

Lord Kenilworth, Esthonia and Rawakore were taken out of the Flying Handicap, leaving a field of five runners. Simonides was the public’s choice, with Hymestra a good second favourite. From a capital send off the colours of Simonides and Waimatao were prominent, and this pah* were on terms to the distance, when J. O’Shea took Hymestra to the front, and the chestnut galloping very kindly up the straight ran home an easy winner by two lengths from Waimatao, with Simonides another length away third, and Sasanof fourth. Starland, who was thought unbeatable, was heavily supported for the Okato Flack Handicap, while Fisher was in strong demand as a result of his recent win at Foxton. The latter was always well placed, and stalling off a late run by Starland beat the latter by a head, with Vagrancepiece

half a length away third, and Athlone close up fourth. The first day’s racing was brought to a conclusion with the running of the Timaru Hack Handicap, for which Trespass touched a very short‘price, while Santorini was the next best backed. The latter took the lead shortly after the start, and was never headed, eventually winning very easily by three lengths from Nursing Sister, who was a length in front of Trespass, with Prince Formby, who did not have too good a run, close up fourth. Santorini, who won his first race at the Stratford annual meeting on New Year’s Day, started at the recent Trentham fixture, where he secured fourth place in the Mangaroa Welter Handicap on the second day, but he demonstrated that he is right back to form by the convincing manner in which he won to-day. The results were: — WAITARA HACK HURDLES of 175 sovs. One mile and a-half and 100 yards. 4—Harvey Raynor’s b g Master Moutoa, aged, by Sarto—Branta, 10.13 (F. Cress) 1 2 —W. R. Kemball’s b g Explorer, 6 yrs, 11.6 (A. McDonald) 2 C —N. Rasmussen’s blk g Papanui, aged, 10.0 (Caddy) 3 Also started: 1 Munster 10.9 (Conway), 3 Toa Tere 10.4 (Howden), 7 Toddy 9.0 (L. Hunt), 5 Fair Paul 9.0 (Ward).

Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Fair Paul was fourth. Time, 3min. 2sec.

JUVENILE ELECTRIC HACK of 250 sovs. Five furlongs. 1— W. G. Stead’s ch c Golden Bubble, Syrs, by Absurd —Catchfly, 9.9 (Gray) 1 2— W. R. Kemball’s blk c Weldone, 2yrs, 8.4 (J. O’Shea) 2 3— F. Seiwood’s b g Income, 3yrs, 8.5 (R. Hunt) 3 Also started: 9 Generalissimo 7.10 (Goldfinch), 5 Passin’ Through 7.5 (McCarten), 4 Quip 7.1 (McCormack), 8 Empyrean 7.0 (Cook), 7 Askari 6.13 (Barry), 6 Aotearoa 6.13 and 91b. over (L. Morris), 10 Stork 6.7 (L. George). Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Passin* Through was close up fourth. Time, Imin. 2sec. MIMI WELTER HANDICAP of 175 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 1— H. E. Good’s br g Pretty Bobby, 6yrs, by Maniapoto—Pretty Helen, 9.7 (R. Reed) 1 6 —H. G. Hall’s br g Tiranga, 6yrs, 8.11 (Nodder) 2 2— J. Goring Johnston’s br f Ermine, 8.11 (Oliver) 3 Also started: 3 Paddington Green 9.7 (Gray), 5 Dingle 8.11 (R. Hunt), 4 Tirana 8.3 (O. McCarten). Won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Tirana wag half a length away fourth. Time, Imin. 51 l-ssec. TARANAKI CUP HANDICAP of 750 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—W.1 —W. G. Stead’s ch c Surveyor, 3 yrs, by Nassau —Pedometer, 8.11 (Gray) 1 3 — G. D. Greenwood’s br m Karo, 4yrs, 9.8 (Deeley) 2 4— G. L. Stead’s ch m Bonnetter, 4 yrs, 7.0 (McCormack) 3 Also started: 2 Volo 8.3 (R. Hunt), 7 Hurry Up 6.12 (M. McCarten), 5 Old Gold 6.7 (Anderson), 6 Risingham 6.7 (Barry). Won by a length, the same distance between second and third. Volo was close up fourth. Time, 2min. 9 l-ssec. MOTUROA ELECTRIC HACK of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 — I. Lupton’s blk g Flying Master, 4yrs, by Sweet Simon —Bellbine, 8.0 (Deeley) 1 2 — R. Barlow’s b g Valencia, 3yrs, 8.0 (Gray) . 2 9 —J. O’Neill’s ch g Quiniro, 3yrs, 8.0 (J. O’Shea) 3 Also started: 7 Kiko Kiko 8.0 (Goldfinch), 12 Encircle 8.0 (M. McDonald), 8 Master Curran 8.0 (Tate), 11 Cleeve 8.0 (R. Hunt), 3 Princess Ora 8.0 (O. McCarten). 4 Vivirini 8.0 (L. Morris), 10 Alice Montrose 8.0 (H. Hunt). 6 Riki 8.0 (Goodwin). 5 Kellee 8.0 (Nodder). 14 Stelpaul 8.0 (McCormack), 13 Grey Gowan 8.0 (C. Carmont). Flying Master led throughout, and won without an effort by three lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Alice Montrose was fourth. Time, Imin. 3 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP of SOOsovs. Six furlongs. 2 —W. R. Kemball’s ch h Hymestra, svrs. by Hymettus—Straga, 8.13 (J. O’Shea) 1 4—M. Williams’ br g Waimatao, aged, 9.1 (A. McDonald) 2 I—J. Harle’s br g Simonides, syrs, 8.7 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 3 Sasanof 9.9 (Gray), 5 Madam Ristori 7.5 (M. McCarten). Won easily by two lengths, a length' between second and third. Sasanof was close up fourth. Time, Imin. 14 1OKATO HACK HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 2— Harvey Raynor’s blk g Fisher, aged, by Maniapoto—Eduam, 7.9 (R. Reed) 1 1 — G. L. Stead’s br g Starland, 3 yrs, 9.4 (Deeley) 2 6—Mcßain and Aagaard’s ch m Vagrancepiece, 7.0 (McCormack) ... 3 Also started: 5 Cadet 8.9 (Gray), 4 Marshal Neil 7.3 (L. Morris). 3 Mannish 7.0 (M. McDonald), 8 Haversack 6.10 (Barry), 7 Athlone 6.10 (M. McCarten). Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Athlone was fourth. Time, Imin. 51 2-ssec. & TIMARU HACK HANDICAP of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2— J. S. McDonald’s ch g Santorini, 4yrs, by San Fran — Renown inare, 7.5 (R. Reed) 1 3 — D. O’Reilly’s br m Nursing Sister, 3yrs, 8.10 (Oliver) 2 I—W.1 —W. R. Kemball’s b c Trespass, 3yrs, 9.6 (J". O’Shea) 3 Also started: 4 Hallow 8.10 (Gray), 5 Egmont Park 8.5, 51b allow. (Cook), 7 Prince Formby 8.5, 51b. allow. (Mackie). 7 Kilgour 7.10 (M. McDonald), 6 Marble Bar 7.7 (McCormack), 9 Crystal Palace 7.4, 51b. allow. (Barry), 8 Lady Paula 7.3 and 5%1b. over (L. Morris), 11 Cashmere 7.2, 51b. allow. (Johnson), 10 Polemic 7.2, 51b;_ allow. (Anderson), 12 Melita 7.0 (Montague). Won easily by three lengths, a length between second and third. Prince Formby was fourth. Time, Imin. 15 l-ssec. SECOND DAY. « nr? BONNETTER WINS PAUL MEMORIAL. STAKES WON BY SILVER LINK. NEW PLYMOUTFI, Thursday. Glorious weather prevailed to-day for the concluding day of the fixture, which attracted another large crowd of sporting enthusiasts, and the meeting will long be remembered as a very successful and enjoyable one. One regrettable incident occurred during the afternoon, this being the death of the racehorse Munster, who fell at the last hurdle, sustaining such serious injuries as to necessitate his destruction. At the moment of the mishap, Munster was just going to the front, and in all probability would have won. The loss is a severe one to Munster’s owner-trainer, Mr. R. McMiken, and he was commiserated with on his bad luck. The jockey

(R. Conway) received a nasty shaking through Munster falling on him, and it was with some difficulty that he was extricated from his precarious position. The lad was removed to the hospital in the ambulance with the least possible delay, and hopes are entertained that he will soon make a speedy recovery.

The various events provided a maximum of excitement, and the fact of seven first favourites winning during the afternoon is probably a record for the club.

Explorer scored decisively in the Okoke Hurdles, and is evidently as good a hurdler as his friends make him out to be, for he won very easily to-day under a heavy weight.

Starland scored in convincing style in the Kawau Hack Handicap, making some amends for his defeat of yesterday.

Many considered Hymestra unbeatable in the Sixth Taranaki Stakes, but Silver Link, who was backed down to a very short price, carried too many guns for the chestnut, and won nicely at the finish by half a length, with Right and Left beaten off. The win was very popularly received, cheers greeting Silver Link on her return to weigh in. Mr. A. Alexander, the mare’s owner, is a steward of the club, and a popular personality among sporting enthusiasts.

Bonnetter triumphed rather easily in the Paul Memorial Handicap, for which the chestnut mare was a firm favourite. Trespass did well to get second, while Hurry Up was a poor third.

The minor events were all keenly fought out, and although the favourites predominated there was very little to choose between the horses when the winning line was crossed. The totalisator staff under Mr. Callaghan were kept very busy, £31,785 finding its way through the machine, compared with £32,919 for the corresponding day last year, making a total for the two days of £64,128, compared with £59,470 10s. for the autumn meeting of 1919. THE RACING. All the acceptors but Master Moutoa started in the Okoke Hack Hurdles, for which Explorer was a good favourite. From an excellent send off Toddy rushed to the front, and passing the stands the first time this gelding was leading from Munster and Te Toa. Going up the back stretch Explorer commenced to overhaul the leaders, and at the distance the Australian-bred gelding drew on terms with Fair Paul, and, galloping kindly, won very easily by a length and a-half, with eight lengths separating Fair Paul and Cheddar, with Applaud close up fourth. When holding a good position Munster fell at the last hurdle, and the horse’s rider (R. Conway) received a nasty fall, while he was also rolled on by Munster. Examination of the horse elicited the fact that his back was broken, and a friendly bullet put an end to his sufferings. Conway «tvas removed in the ambulance to the hospital, and at latest accounts he was making a speedy recovery. The dozen carded all started in the Kawau Hack Handicap, Starland being made an odds on favourite. The field was fairly close together at the distance, where B. Deeley took Starland to the front, and from this out the issue was never in doubt, the Nassau gelding winning very comfortably by four lengths from Self Alliance, with Haversack another half length away third, and Crystal Palace fourth. Much interest was centred around the enclosure when the horses paraded for the Sixth Taranaki Stakes. The field, though it only consisted of four runners, was very select, and the quartette all presented a wellseasoned appearance. Silver Link, who bore no ill effects after her exciting experience at Trentham on the 24th ult., when she unseated McFlinn and bolted for a mile, was entrusted with favouritism on the machine, carrying well over half the investments on her number, with Right and Left about a third as well backed as the Taranaki-owned mare, second choice, Hymestra being about £5O better fancied than Golden Bubble. From a good start the colours of Silver Link and Right and Left became prominent. After going a few yards the latter took the lead, and at the High School was well clear of Silver Link, while Hymestra could be seen threading his way through. Right and Left led into the straight from, a bunched field, but when well in line for home, Hymestra joined the fray, but Silver Link asserted herself, and, galloping very resolutely, won easily by half a length from Mr. W. R. Kemball’s representative, who was a

length in front of Right and Left, with Golden Bubble last. Both mare and rider were accorded rousing cheers on returning to weigh in. Santorini, who carried half of the investments in the Omata Hack Han-, dicap, was a big favourite, while Hallow was a poor second choice, with just about a quarter as much money invested on his prospects. From an excellent send off Santorini was soon in the lead, and, galloping very resolutely, led into the straight. Halfway up the running Hallow could be seen coming fast, and the favourite had to be shaken up to win by a length from- Passin’ Through, who beat Hallow by a similar distance. Marble Bar, who was badly placed in the early stages, came with a late run, and finished fourth. Volo, Waimatao, Starland and Pretty Bobby declined their engagements in the Paul Memorial Handicap, leaving a field of five runners, Bonnetter being entrusted with over half the investments. When the stands were reached the first time Tiranga was leading, closely followed by Trespass. The pair maintained their lead going around the High School bend, where Hurry Up ran into second place, closely followed by Bonnetter. The latter put in a slashing run at the distance, and

catching the leaders went on to win very easily by three lengths from Trespass, with Hurry Up four lengths away third, and Tiranga close up fourth. All the four horses carded for the Nursery Handicap faced the starter. Weldone was a good favourite, with Saima second choice. From an even despatch was the first to show out, being closely attended by Askari. The pair named led into the straight, and Weldone, getting an opening on the rails, dashed up oh the inside and joined issue with Askari, who had taken the lead. An exciting finish resulted in Weldone getting the verdict by a head from Askari, with Saima half a length away third, and Stork last. A big boil over awaited backers in the Urenui Electric Hack. Out of 13 runners Mannish was voted the best of goods, and carried nearly half of the money invested on the totalisator, while with the exception of Valencia and Cashmere the others all went out at long prices. From an even send off, the colours of Empyrean became prominent, and, taking the lead at the distance The Welkin’s son stayed in front to within, a few yards from the winning post, where Alice Montrose, finishing fast, got up in time to prevail by a head from Cashmere, with Empyrean a similar distance away third. Master Curran was close up fourth. The winner, who only carried £BB on her prospects on the totalisator, returned the largest dividend for the meeting.

The curtain was rung down on the meeting by the decision of the Farewell Handicap. The scratching of Simonides and Trespass reduced the

field to five runners, of which Waimatao and Esthonia were the favourite selections, in the order named. Waimatao delayed the start several minutes through his refusal to face the barrier, but eventually the field was sent away in line. The colours of Esthonia soon became prominent, while Ermine and Waimatao were noticed putting in some strenuous work. The latter took charge entering the straight, and simply cantered home a comfortable winner by a length from Esthonia, who was two lengths in front of Ermine, with Madam Ristori in fourth place.

R. Reed and A. McDonald, with two wins apiece, were the most successful riders during the afternoon, while B. Deeley, L. G. Morris, J. O’Shea, and H. Hunt were each responsible for one winner. The results were: —

OKOKE HACK HURDLES of 175sovs. One mile and a-lialf and 100 yards. I—W. R. Kemball’s b g Explorer. 6yrs, by Kenilworth—Tilga, 11.12 (A. McDonald) 1 5— G. Beatson’s b g Fair Paul, aged, 9.0 and 31b. over (Ward) 2 6- —C. McLaren’s b g Cheddar, aged. 9.0 (Howden) 3 Also started: 2 Munster 10.8 (Conway). 3 Te Toa 10.5 (Kaan), 4 Applaud 9.6 (Copestake), 7 Toddy 9.0 (L. Hunt). Won by a length and a-half, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 1 2-ssec.

KAWAU HACK HANDICAP of 150sovs, One mile and 110 yards.

1— G. L. Stead’s br g Starland, 3yrs, by Nassau—Stardancer, 9. 8 (13. Deeley) 1 2 — A. J. Davey’s b g Self Alliance, aged, 8.10 (R. Hunt) 2 10—R. E. Laurent’s br m Haversack, 6.7 and 3%1b. over (Cook) 3 Also started: 3 Income 8.8, 51b. allow. (Barry), 6 Cadet S.B (Gray), 4 Fisher 8.6 (R. Reed), 5 Crystal Palace 7.3 and lib. over (Mackie), 7 Marshal Neil 7.3 and 101 b. over (Goldfinch), 8 Athlone 7.2 and 3% lb. over (M. McCarten). 9 Vivirini 7.2 and 6% lb. over (L. Morris), 4 Vagrancepiece 7.0 (McCormack), 11 Encircle 6.7 (L. George). Won easily by four lengths, half a. length between second and third. Haversack was fourth. Time, lmin. 51sec. SIXTH TARANAKI STAKES, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 — A. Alexander's br m Silver Link, I.vrs. by Achilles — Secret Link, 9.0 (L. Morris) 1 3— —W. R. Kemball’s ch h Hymestra, syrs, 9.0 (J. O'Shea) 2 2— G. L. Stead’s br c Right and Left, 2yrs, 7.0 (McCormack) 3 Also started: 4 Golden Bubble 8.7 (Gray). Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time. lmin. 14 l-ssec. OMATA HACK HANDICAP of lAOsovs. Six furlongs. 1 — J. S. McDonald's eh g Santorini. tyrs. by San Fran—Renown mare, 8.6 (R. Reed) 1 5—R. Barlow's b 0 Prodigal, 3yrs. 7.8, 51b. allow. (Mackie) ....... 2 2— N. King’s b g Hallow, 4yrs, 8.7 (Gray) . 3 Also started: 4 Egmont Park 8.3, 5,1 b. allow. (Cook), 6 Kilgour 7.8 (M. McDonald), 7 Marble Bar 7.5 (McCormack), 3 Passin’ Through 7.1 (M. McCarten), 8 Lady Paula 7.3, 31b. allow. (L. George), 9 Polemic 7.0, 51b. allow. (Anderson), 10 Riki 7.7 and 31b. over (Cochrane), 11 Kellee 6.7 and 11b. over (Barry). Won by a length, the same distance between second and third. Marble Bar was fourth. Time, lmin, 15sec.

PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP of 400 sovs. Nine furlongs. 1 — G. L. Stead’s ch m Bonnetter. lyrs by Boniform — Brayton, 7.9 (R. Reed) 1 2— W. R. Kemball’s b c Trespass, 3yrs, 7.6 and lib. over (L. Morris) 2 3 — .1. Goring Johnston's blk g Hurry Up. 7.3 and lib. over (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: 5 Paddington Green 6.10 (McCormack), 4 Tiranga 6.7 (Anderson).

Won by two bmsths. four lengths between second and third. Tiranga was fourth. Time, lmin. 56sec. NURSERY HANDICAP of 200sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1— W. R. Kemball’s blk c Weldone. by The Welkin —Land Rose, 9.2 (J. O’Shea) I. . 1 3—R. A. McKenzie’s b c Askari, 6.12 (McCormack) 2 2 — J. Gorina- Johnston’s ch c Saima. 8.10 (Oliver) 3 Also started: 4 Stork 6.7 (L. George). Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 3 sec.

URENUI ELECTRIC HACK of 150sovs. Five furlongs. 9 — J. T. Wade’s b m Alice Montrose. 4yrs. by Husbandman—Handmaiden, 8.7 (H. Hunt) 1 3—W. G. Stead’s b c Cashmere, Syrs, 8.7 (Gray) 2 10— G. C. Glenn’s b g Empyrean, 3 yrs, 8.7 (Cook) , 3 Also started: 2 Valencia 8.7 (Goldfinch). 6 Banogue 8.7 (Nodder), 13 GreyGowan 8.7 (McDonell), 7 Princess Ora 8.7 (O. McCarten). 4 Ouiniro 8.7 (J. O’Shea), 11 Stelpaul 8.7 (McCormack),

5 Master Curran' 8.7 (R. Reed}, 1 Mannish 8.7 (Deeley), 8 Rangiata 8.7 and 2Ulb. over (Oliver), 12 Huiroa 8.7 (E. Reed). Won by a head, the same distance separating second and third. Master Curran was fourth. Time, lmin. 4sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP of 200sovs. Six furlongs. 1 — M. Williams’ br g Waimatao, aged, by Bezonian —Punawai, 9.4 (A. McDonald) 1 2— P. W. Scally’s br g Esthonia, 3 yrs, 8.1 (McCormack) 2 3 — J. Goring Johnston’s br f Ermine, 7.2 (M. McCarten) 3 Also started: 5 Rawakore 7.4, 51b. allow. (Johnson), 4 Madam Ristori 7.0, 51b. allow. E. Reed). Won easily by a length, two lengths between second and third. Madam Ristori was fourth. Time, l'min. 15 2-ssec.

Gift, a full-brother to Alteration, is to be placed in work again after a lengthy absence from the race track. The son of Elevation—Eduam is trained at Waverley. Mr. F. J. Macmanemin will declare the weights on Monday next for the Waipa Racing Club’s annual meeting, which takes place at Te Awamutu on February 21, while acceptances are due with the secretary, Mr. J. G. Wynyard, Te Awamutu, or with Messrs. Blomfield and Co.. High Street, Auckland, on Wednesday next (February 18), at ,9 p.m. W. Bush, the well-known hurdle and steeplechase horseman, enjoys the distinction of being the first person in the Dominion to arrive at a racecourse by aeroplane. At the recent C.J.C. midsummer meeting Bush made the trip to the course at Riccarton in one of the Christchurch Flying School’s aeroplanes, alighting just outside the trees skirting the course. He is now anxious to journey to the Blenheim races bv air.