METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18228, 12 November 1924, Page 12

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

CUP DAY. Carnival Week in offers frnany attractions to sport iug enthusiasts, and not the least of these is the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting. With a total of 15,450 eovs in stakes for the throe days, the Meeting stands iut aa the most important gathering of the season in Xcw Zealand and Australia, and it invariably attracts the best horses from all parts of the Dominion, while a feature of recent years has been the presence of & number of high-class horses from the Australian Commonwealth. The Meeting opened yesterday, and though in the early part of the day the weather did not look very promising it brightened at midday and remained fine, though before the close of the afternoon's ■racing tho sky became overcast again and a cold breeze made itself unpleasantly felt. The attendance was a large one, representative of all parts of the Dominion, and there were visitors present from Australia, prominent among them being Mr A. B. Tewksbury, a wellknown Sydney trotting enthusiast, and Mr H. J. Cameron, of Moree, New South Wales, who bred Sheik, winner of the Kew Zealand Trotting Cup. The track was in good order,- but it has been faster on previous occasions, and there were, no sensational times recorded, though Sheik ?s time in the big event was the fastest yet recorded by a win-' ner of that ra<ie. The honorary officials of the club, headed by tho president,! Mr J. H. Williams, were zealous in their attention to their duties, and the secre- j tary of the club, Mr A. I. Eattray, has set such a high standard of efficiency j in regard! to the business management of

ineetings at Addington that nothing

further neeel be said in this respect. The racing generally was full of interest, Bome of the finishes being exceedingly

close, while the contest for the Trotting , Cup had thef crowd on its tiptoes with excitement. The totalisator investments f orthe day were £76,265, as compared with £80,168 10s on the first day last year., , Naturally, tie chief feature of yesterday's programme was the race for the Now Zealand Cup;'with its stake of 3000 sovs, naaking it the most valuable event of its clasß in the Dominion. It may be interesting'to show how the value and importance of this event have grown since 1901, -for the history of the race jfeally epitomises the progress of thfe club. In 1901, when that game old trotter Monte Carlo ' waß ! successful, the New Zealand Cup was worth 150 sovs,' and in the following year, wjien the "brilliant Eibborcwood won, the value of the race waa 200 sovs. A year later the stake waa increased to 300 sovs, and in 1904 atid 1905 it was 310 govs. . In 1906 .and 1907 the value was 40"O sovs, y ; and in 1908 it was 500 sovs. The fol- ■ lowing year the stoke was raised to 700 < sovs, and then in. 1910, the committee, greatly daring, decided to increase the amount to 2000 sovs. This was. the value for the years. 1911 and 1912, but 5n 1913 still greater enterprise was shown, and the stake. "Was doubled. In 1914 another increase of 500 sovs was and at 2500 sovs the stake remained until 1920. Still the club's progressive - committee waa pot satisfied, and in 1921 the race carried a stake . of 8000 MVS) whieh is its present value. The improVeipentin. speed since 1901 is ■ shown■fby' the fact that in that year the class wa9-smitt, while now the race is fophorses that have done 4m 30s or bet-

ter. Yesterday's race brought out a field of twelve, and though Acron's failuretobegin properly was a sad disappointment to hisj many backers, Sheik'B victory was very popular. The Australiim-bred pacershowed himself to be a really high-elass horse, and the . manaer.'iin which lie responded to the chaUengefl/thrown out by Ids opponents proved hint .the possessor of genuine stamina and courage. The betting on this event-was very spirited, and and SheikJbetween them carried nearly half the money invented. After the race Sir-Heat on Rhodes, in a very, happy spoeohj Congtatulated -Mr: P, Eiddle, the owner and driver of Sheik, on his success. Re ;sAid that after some of the : things that-had been said in the House during-the"discussion on the Gaming : Bill,- the-public might be surprised at : seeing 3Vtinister- present at a . trotting --TSe Government, . howevePj -iecognised that trotting, was a really good; sport, and he was glad that the Gaming Bill had been: passed with its allocation of nineteen additional permits fot tTottiiig^lubs.:. He undtertood that Mr Riddle was a "visitor from Aus- . tralia. Mr Biddlo interjected that he had come-to make his home in. New Zealand, whereupon Sir Heaton Rhodes said they were pleased to welcome him as a good sportsman. The handsome, gold cup accompanying the stake was then presented by Lady Rhodes, and was received by Mrs Eiddle, hearty cheers being given for all concerned. The Judicial Committee had a ftoirly busjj day, and in two races altered the pla'cings because of happenings during the running. In the first race of the day, in which Proud Ata defeated Ingle Bingen, the placings were reversed bocause of interference ofr the part of the former, and in. the Middleton Handicap Marvin Junior,' who finished third, but broko badly during the race and went past tho post at a gallop, was disquali, fied and Le Todd was placed third. The following are details of the racing:—

SPUING £a!NDIOAP (in harness), of 300 •ova; second €O, third 40. For unhoppled / trottira that can do 4m and have not dono 3.50 or its equivalent, lm of. 6. W. J.-Moir'a oh m Ingle Bingen by Kelson' Bingen—Neeratte 6yrs ecr Owner 1 9. J. Derail'*, b g Proud At* 6yro eor Owner 2 1; Tr S. Dowdle's ch g Nelson Bell 6yrs 48 .'... .. .. A. Cor 3 12 May Audubon, 14 Wakefield, 10 Freeman, 18 Zelka, 16 Wire, 11 Avalanche. 20 Welcome Whispers, 3 Judge Hancock scr; 7 Queen Ida 12;. 8 Master Audo 24; L 7 Eose'Peters 24; 5 Audominion 36 ino. 36 pen.; i Woodless 48; 9 Wild Hebe 48; 19 Wonder Why 60; 13 Pieter Timmennan 60; *nd 15 St. Anthony 96 also started. Freeman was quickest to begin, and passing the Btand the first time he was lending from Queen Ida, Prowl Ata, Inglo Bingen, Wakefield, with Nelson .Bell at the head ;ofthe next division. Going along the back, Queen Ida had taken charge from Freeman, Ingle Bingen, Proud Ata and Master Audo: vEntering the last lap Queen Ida broke and -lost, her place, and Ingle Binges went on ggVdxent from Proud At* and Freeman. Nelg£w Bell made up * lot of ground ovw the |JM*|ialf-mile, but he could not reach Proud Kflaf '•Bfclngle Bingen, who fought out the winning by a length; Nelffl&£&2&F 1, to three lengths away third, with SgaSSfkJga lengths back fourth. Wood-.-■ERgEl&Sfttt •*»* Auduminion aisth. Times, H^fewiS 1 ' enquiry was held by the mßßSßxVße^! » n t«rf<«ed with mfMBMBmr^W' "** e interference was WBSffl2S&s&£&-^£ on decided to reJetton "Iggia 'Bx&gea

lir&t and Proud Ata second, the dividends being paid out accordingly. ST. ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddled, of SCO sovs; second 60, third 40. 2.1" to 2.1:5 class, lm. 2. G. B;iiton's cb g Bell Harold by Harold Rothschild —Jenny Bell aged 36 inc. 21 pen. .. J. McLennan 1 •1. J. Croroie's b m Tencrifie syrs 12 D. Withers 2 10. A. H. King's ch g Oaknut aged 12 M. 3. Edwards 3

1 Hose Pointer, 6 The Hook, 6 Gracie Thorp.'!, 32 War Bond acr; 15 King Karri 12; '9 Olive Huon 24 inc. 12 pen.; 3 John Pointer 24; 5 Willie Logan 36 and Ben Ohau 48 bracketed; 7 Lady Swithin 36; 14 Ben Dillon 36; 13 Elite 36; and 11 Grand Denver 36 also started.

Rose Pointer lost her chance by failing to begin properly and Teneriffe at once took charge from Tbo Hook, Oaknut, Olive Huon and Ben Dillon. Olivo Huon moved up into third place running out of the straight, but entering- the back stretch she broke and Tenerififo was then well clear of Oaknut, Grand Denver, and Bell Harold. was still in front when the straight was reached, but Bell Harold finishing strongly, beat her by half a. hjad. Oaknut was three lengths away third, and then canto Grand Denver, Elite and John Pointer. Times: 2m 13 4-SS, 2nl IBs, 2m 16 2-5». .

NEW ZEALAND CUP HAMDKJAP (in ' harness), of 3000 save and cup; second 700, third 500, fourth 300. .4.30 class. 2m. 2. P. Riddle's b h Sheik by Bonnie Chief —Francesca aged 36 Owner 1 3. J. Trengrovc's ch h Great Hope 6yrs 24. .. .. ..A. Bryco 2 3. It. M. Morion's in h Taraire aged 48 J. Bryce 3 5. J. Barrett's blk h Ecalm aged 72 W.. J. Tomkinson 4 9, H. C. Yates'e b g Paul Dufaulfc aged scr .. J. Alesservey, jun. 0 11. Newdick Bros.' b g First Carbine aged ecr .. .. T. Ncwdick 0 6. J. Dench's b m Tatsy Dillon aged 12 '' J. McLennan 0 7. McKondrick Bros.' blk h Blue Mountain King aged 21 G. A. McKcndrick 0 10. lira M. Lawrence's b g Alto Chimes aged 36 .. .. F. Holmes 0 8. E. J. Smiih's b » Vilo aged 36 Owner 0 1. J. E. McKenzic'a b k Acron syrs 36 J. J. Kcnnerley 0 4. L. G. King's b m Onyx aged 81 J. 3l«E£«rvey 0 Great Hope and Taraire were bracketed.

Acron swerved round, at the start and lost so much ground that his chance teas hopeless. -while First Carbine also began badly. Paul Dufault took up the running from Blue Mountain King, Great Hope, Tatsy Dillon, and Sheik. Paul Dufault was in front passing the stand, but Great Hope had hsaded Blue Mountain King, and after the latter came Tatsy Dillon and Sheik. Then some distance back followed Alto Chimes, Vilo, Kealm, Taraire and Onyx with Acron and First Carbine bringing up the rear. Turning towards the back, Sheik moved up into third place benind Paul Dufault and Great Hope, with Blue Mountain King, Realm, Vilo and Taraire next. 3Lt <tho mile post Sheik had taken charge, and entering the last lap, he Was showing the way to Kealm, Great Hope, Taraire and Vilo, with Acrop moving up fast. Sheik led Kealm along the back, but at the half-mile post Taraire and Grefit Hope had headed the latter. Sheik was first into the straight, and stalling o3 the challenges first of Tar&ire and then of Great Hope, won by a length front Great Hope. Taraire was two lengths away third with Realm another length away fourth. Then in order came Yilo, Tatsy Dillon &nd Onyx. Times: 4m 25 i ss, im. 275, 4m 26 2-53, 4m 24 3-ss. "Winners of the x*co are:—

EMPIRE HANDICAP (in harness), of 750 sovs; second 175, third 100. 4.36 to 4,50 class. 2m. 6. T< G. FOx'a ch iu Dolly Dillon by Harold Billon—Rose Gauntlet aged 3(3 • • • ■ O. E. Hooper 1 1. G. Barton's b m Pearlio Chimes aged act, .. .TV*. J. Tomkinson 2 1 9. "W. J. norland's rn m Lady Joan, aged 24 .. .. J?. Holinca 3 16. "W. Smith's br g Royal Oak aged ecr Owner 0, 10. T. Johnston's b m. Nellie Scott aged s«r ..' .. J. McLennan 0 8, Miss; N. Gunn'a br g Event aged ecr . A. Fleming 0 4. G. Hiscox'a b h Prince Derby syrs sor B. Jarden 0 15. J. S. Knox's b g Emperor aged 12 J. D. Smith 0 13. Clarkson and Graham's ch g Wild Briar aged 12 .. A. Hendriksen 0 2. V. Alborn's ch g Golden Devon 6vm 12 Owner 0 5. "W". S. TVootton'a br g Brutus 6yrs 12 R. Humphreys 0 11. £. H. Foibes'a b g Chiimet aged 36 G. F. Bobinson 0 14. J. Cojhill's br g Partner affed 36 S. J. Gallacher- 0 7. H. W. Aler'a b m Waitaki Girl syrs <8 .. A. Butterfield 0 13. T. H. Irey'a b h Wild Thyme aged 48 J, N. Clark. 0 3. K. .M. Morten's b h Ahuriri syrs ,48 J. Bryce 0

. Nellie Scott and Prince Derby began badly, and' Pearlie Chimes led from Wild Briar, Royal Oak and Emperor. This was the order of the leaders as they passed tho stand at the end of half a mile, Pearlie Chimes thou being- nix lengths clear, and Brutus Dolly Dillon' and Golden Devon comprising' the ntat division. There was little change as they raced along- the back, but at the tanks Golden Devi>:H, Royal Oak and Dolly Dilloa were racing in that otder behind Pearlio Chimes. The last-named entered the last lap with a good lead, Dolly Dillon then having run ap into second place, with Royal Oak, Golden Devon, Ouimet and Brutus Ahuriri moving up last. Going along the back P6*rlio Chimes and Dolly Dillon wore wall clear of tho others, while Ahuriri took third place. Pearlio Chimes showed the way into the straight, but Dolly Dillon wore her down and beat her by "half a length. Lady Joan, who finished well, -was throe- lengths away third, just in front of Aliuriri; the re&t a long "way -back. Times—4in 30 2-Ss, 4m 33 3-ss, 4m 325.

RICCARTON HANDICAP (in harness), o£ 500 eovs; seoond 125, third 75. 4.44 to 4.40 oloss. 2m. 1. J. McGleftchy's b £ Away by Adonis-* Cast out 6yrs 21 inc. 12 pen. E. C. McDormott 1 2. R. Miller's b'm Kissing Cup syrs ecr P. Riddle 2 4. "\V. Collinjrs's b m aged 12 D. Withers 3

4 Plywood, bracketed with Harowood, 9 Oriole, 13 Leila Denver, 8 Transport, 10 Kate Thorpe-, 7 Btuce, 13 Black Admiral, 12 Lady Rockaway, 11 Daphne "Wildwood, H Gracie Thorpe «cr; 16 Avenue 12; 6 Becky Logan 125 Swift Pointer 12; 3 Ivy Audubon 36, and 17 Jim Logan 49 also started. ■

Oriole refused to begin and toek no part in the race. At the end ot half a mile the order of the leaders was Bruce, Kate Thorpe, Hare'wood, Swift Pointer. Goinj along the back Swift Pointer moved uj into second place, and with a lap to go Bruce was followed by Swift Pointer, Away and Kiasipg Cup. Away put in a good run in the back stretch and half a mile from home he had taken oliarge from Bruce, with Kissing Cap in clese- pursuit. In a good finish, Away won by half a length from Kissing Cup. Harewood, who was six lengths back, jilst beat Bruoo for third place; the rest strung out. Times —Jm 37. 2-aSj 4m 39 3-ss, 4m 40 4-ss.

MIDDLETOX HANDICAP (in harness), -of 50D sovs; second 125, third 76. For -unhoppled trotters. 4.46 class. 2m. 7. R. W. FwmsJm's b m Our Lady by Petereta—Lady John aged 24 Owner 1 3 li, C. McDcrmott"a bile g Lacjnewood aged 12 .. Owner Q 4. Reid and Fogg's b g Le Todd 6yw 36 O. E. Hooper 3 18 D. Sutherland's br h Marvin Junr. ' ajred 43 •• Owner duq. 14 The Toff. 10 Tiny Moon, 16 Lady Irving scr; 6 Bed Oak \l\ 9 Marion Style 36* 1 Little Logan 36; 2 Clonmel 48; la'Memroutu 48; -8 Kean' John 4B; 14 Bnndaberg 48; 5 Young B^e^: r fr£± Piter 60* 11 Peter Bean 90, WW 1* -rcter sjat >-i at the start, »ad at the end of half a mile The Toil *M showing the fWt Thf lwtwood L«dy Irvinfr and Bed Oat. The' IMt named broke, and going along the baok The Toff- was iollowcdbyl^toewood, TfTVEi *gd Tift Todd.

The Tcff and Lackiowood were etill maiing the pace as tbey entered tbo la«t lap and in the back stretch Our Lady took third place with Clonmei' bandy. At tbo turn to the straight The Toff broke, arid Our Ladv took charge and went on to win comfortably by two lengths from Lackiewood. i Marvin Juur. was three lengths away third with Lo Todd, The Toff and Clonmei almost in line. Times—l'm 47 l-ss, 4m 48 3-ss, 4m ■47s. Sl3rvin Juiir. was disqualified lor gallop- | ing:, and Lo Tcdd was placed third. I

VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 50 sovs: second 125, third 75. 4.40 to 4.36 class. 2m. 3. A. Anderson's b li Jack Potts by "Waltor Direct—Margaret Steincr syra 6cr .. B- 1 i. T. Rogal's' ch h Dalnahino aged 24 M. B. Edwards 2 1. O. E. Hooper's b g Audacious syrs 24 Owner 3

11 Peter King scr, 9 Quiver, 6 Hackthorno, 5 Golden Sun scr; 8 Vera Logan 12; 2 Colchester 12; 4 Oaknut 21 bracketed with Dalnahine; 12 Downcast 24; 7 Fancy Boy 36, and 10 Lincoln Huon 4S also St At e< the end prEalf a mile Golden Sun was in front, followed by Hackthorne, Ver& Logan, Dalnahine, and Colchester. There was little change going along the back, though Audacious and Jack Potts were closing on the leaden. Six furlongs frem home Jack Potts had taken charge with Golden gtin Dalnahine, Vera Logan and Audacious nest. Going along the back Audacious moved lip, and at the tanks was in second place. Jack Potts drew out in tho run homo to win by four lengths from Dalnahine, who cawht" Audacious near the post ■ind beat him half a length for second place. Vera Logan wm fourth find Colchester fifth. Times —lm 37 2-ss, 4m 35 4-ss, 4m. 36e.

HAG LEV HANDICAP (in hr.rness),_ of 500 sovs; second 125, third 75. 2.45 class, ljm. 1. J. R. itcKenzie's br h Great Bingen iiy JJelaon Bingen—Bertha Bell svrs ag .. .. J. J- Konnerley 1 <> W H Norton's b m Bonny Logan oyrs scr .. •■ *". Holmes 3 3 G. W. Dransfield's b g Loganwood aged 12 .. • • G. S. Smith 3 j IJ ~J. Stone's ch z Gleaming aged scr C. Donald 0 6 G Barton's ch ig Adair- aged scr \V. J. Tcmkicson 0 i H. J. Hannon's b g Albert Cling aged. o t .. A. Butterfield 0 Albert,' Cling broke at the start, as did Gruat Bingen, both losmj ground. Bonny Logan was quickest to begin, and .at the end of four furlongs she was followed by Gleaming. Loganwood and Adair. Bonny led along tho back, while Great Bingen »nd Albert Cling were both showing a great turn of speed, and closing on tho leaders very fast. "Bonny Logan into the straight, but Great Bingen had her measure in tho run homo and won by a neck l oganwood was three lengths away third, with Albert Clin- fourth and Adair fifth. Times—2m 46 4-6s, 2m 50s, 2m 49 2-ss.

NOTES ONTHE RACING.

m The Opening Event. All started in the Spring Handicap but the display was very disappointing, as half the competitors refused to settle down at the start and at the end of six furlongs were hopelessly out of the . race. Freeman began •smartly, and led Queen Ida, Ingle Bingen and Proud Ata, with Master Audo and Nelson Bell at the head of the others. Passing the stand the last time Queen Ida broke and Freeman lost his position. Going into the back straight Ingle Bingen and Proud Ata were on terms. These two practically had the race to themselves, and in a good finish Proud Ata won by a length. The-winner was not handled to the best advantage, but outstayed Ingle Bingen at the finish. The latter was always on the rails and trotted a solid race .from. stflJt to finish. 3Trom 48jqs Nelson Bell trotted .a fine race into third place, and of the others Freemftn./Woodlass, and Audominjon made the beat showing. The race was run in fast time, as the placed horses Proud Atl Ingle Bingen, and Nelson Bell improved on their handicaps 9 4-ss, 9 3-55,-.and 9 l-5s respectively. At the ! conclusion of the race an enquiry was held into the running of Proud Ata for interference, and resulted in Ingle Bingen being placed first and Proud Ata second.

The Sprinters. Orion -was the only withdrawal from the St. Albans Handicap. Bose Pointer was a watm favourite, but she refused to, begin, and was never prominent, her suppprters getting a poor run for their money. Teneriffe was in. a generous mood for onee, and quickly assumed the lead, which she maintained until a few yards from the post, when Bell Harold, who was always well placed, challenged, and won by a narrow margin. The winner is an aged gelding by Harold Rothschild from Jenny Bell. He was successful at Oamaru last month, and is undoubtedly a speedy pacer. Teneriffe appeared to have the result in safe keeping, but failed to stay. Oaknut finished third, just clear of Grand s Denver, John Pointer, and King "Karri. Olive Huon was in a good position at the end of four furlongs, when she broke, and dropped back in the ruck, where she finished.

A Popular Win. The New Zealand Trotting Cup attraeted'a field of twelve hordes, WMs- j pering Willie being witk&raWn at the oleveuth hottr. Acron was a warm favourite, with Sheik, J. Bryce's pair, Great Hope and Taraire, and Realm backed in that order. The field was a select one, and those horses that pleased the onlookers in their preliminaries were Acron, Shiek,- ltealm, Tatsy Dillon, Great Hope, Taraire, and Onyx. The start was au indifferent one, as Acron swerved round and First Carbine refused to begin. These two were always in the rear and practically took no part in tho raos. From start tc finish it was an interesting race, and although Sheik won, he was fully extended at tho finish. Over the first mile the pace was slow and this allowed Sheik to gather ut> the leaders at the end of a mile. Going into tho straight tho second time he was in charge and maintaining a solid gait, went on tc win nicely -from Great iJope, Taraire, Realm ; Vilo, Tatsy Dillon, and Onyx. Tho winner is a fine pacer, with good manners and possesses both speed and stamina. His sir© Bonnie Chief is by Chieftain, from Clara by Child© Harold /imp.), Francesca, the dam of Sheik is by Franz, from Phoebe, both by Yancleve, Sheik was bred by Mr H. J. Cameron, of Moree, 500 miles from Sydney, who loased him to P. Riddle for racing, but a little over a year ago, disposed of him to his present owner, who drove him in the race. On returning to the enclosure both ■ the driver and horse were heartily cheered and amongst the interested spectators was Mr Cameron, who bred the winner. At the entrance to the straight Taraire was proclaimed the winner, but he failed to sustain his effort and his stable mate Great Hope beat him in the run home, both horses being fully extended. Realm paced a fine race into fourth place. He | was conceding the winner 36 yards, a task which was beyend him. Both Vilo and Tatsy Dillon failed' at the business end of the race. Paul Dufault and Alto Chimes were outclassed and Blue Mountain King was not- at his best, while Onyx found the opposition much too strr.Tig. The-time 4m 25 4-os is a record for tho race, the best previous being registered by Author Dillon 4m 26 2-5 a in 1918.

An Improved Pacer. Peailie Chimes went out to win the Empire Handicap from the fall of the flag, and for three parts of the journey she looked like prevailing, but at this stage Dolly Dillon, who began weir and was soon in a good position, put in a well sustained rim and scored comfortably at tlie finish. Dolly Dillon was sent to the post in excollent fettle by O. E. Hoopor and she improved upon her time 2 3-ss, and is now eligible

for most of principal two-inile races in the Dominion. Pearlie Chimes improved upon her Oamaru Tunning, and is evidently better suited to a dirt track than a grass one. Lady Joan outstayed Ahuriri, and annexed third money. ' Ouirnet. Royal Oak, and the favourite, Golden Devon, . were prominent up to a mile and a half, -while Partner damaged his sulky and was pulled up.

One for Southland. The public were right in their selection of the final issue of the Picearton Handicap, as Away and Kissing Cup, who were first and second favourites respectively, finished in that order. Away did not make much impression on the leaders over the first mile,, but from then on improved his position and won with little to spare from Cup, who raced without the straps and made a bold showing. Bruce was in charge for twelve furlongs, when he tired, and Ilarewood beat him in the last few strides for third money. Leila Denver aud Swift Pointer ran well for a mile and a-half. but Oriole did not leave the post, while the other competitors were outclassed.

A Slow Bun Bace. Our Lady.was. seen in a favourable light in the Middleton Handicap. She trotted a solid race and returned her supporters a double figure dividend despite a couple of mistakes. Lackiewood beat all but the winner, with the fast finishing Marvin Jun. third, closely followed by Clonmel, Lo Todd and The Toff. With few exceptions the exhibition of trotting was decidedly poor, and not up to Metropolitan standard. Probably a number were short of work and may do better later on at the meeting. The Judicial Committee were called together after the race, and Marvin Junr. was disqualified for galloping, third money going to Lc Todd.

An American Importation. Speculation was brisk in the Victoria Handicap,' and Audacious "was favourite, and there was solid support for Colchester, Jack Potts, and the bracketed horses Dalnaliine and Oaknut. Tlio field moved away in line and was quickly bunched, with Jack Potts in a liandy position. Passing the stand the last time Jack Potts went to tho front and, driven a confident race by B. Jarden, wen on to win comfortably by four Inegths from Dalnaliine, who beat Audacious On the post for second money. The winner Jack Potts was bred in America. He is by Walter Direct from Margaret Steiner, and this marked his third win during the past twelve months. He paced a nice race and looks capable of improvement. Dalnahine paced his usual consistent race for M. B.' Edwards. The favourite Audacious showed improved form, but had little left in reserve at the finish. Vera Logan ran well for a mile and threcquarters, but was left without a final effort. Colchester's display was disappointing, as he had overy chance and was easily beaten out of a place.

The Favourite Scores. The day's racing concluded, with the Hagley Handicap, in which Great Bingen, trained by J. J. Kennerley, was favourite, and backed down to odds on. The son of Nelson Bingen and Bertha Bell began badly, as did Albert Cling, and' both horses lost ground. Tho leaders did not go any speed over the first, half mile, and Great Bingen. joined the field at the stand. In the back straight he improved his position, and finishing gamely under punishment defeated Bonny Logan by a long neck. Loganwood was third, followed by Albert Cling, Adair and Gleaming last. Albert Cling paced very fast over the middle mile and:with an even'start, must have finished in the money.

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS.

Hep. Time. Yr. Winner 1 itad Driver. Sec. m. s. 1904 Monte Carlo (B. Edwards) 7 4 44 3-5 1906 Bircbraark (D. <J. Price) T 5 17 3-5 1806. B«lmont M. (G. Milsom) . . 4 4 4# 1U07: Marian (J. Tasker) 9 5 163-5 1908 1009 Durbar (A. Priiigle) Wildwood Jr. (W. Kerr) .. •or 5 4 38 4 39 1910 Wildwood Jr. (W. Kerr) .. gcr 4 33 1911 Lady Clkre (J. Briiikin) .. i 4 38 lflisi Albert H. (A. Hendricksen) 8 4 484-5 1913 RfMfiachild(N. L. Price) e I 35 3-5 19H Win Soon (A. Pringle) .. 6 4 31 1415 Country Bill® (A-. Hendiick- - •en) .. .. «cr 4 3S 3-5 1916' C»thednl Chime# (J. Bxjort yde 36 bhd 4.311-5 1917 Adelaide Direct KG (At. Edwarcto' 7 A 374-5 191ft Author Dillon (B. Jarden) 3 4 26 2-5 1919 Trix Pointer (F. Holmes) 6 4 30 1930 Beta Peter (A. G. Wilson 9 4 303-5 1931 Beta Peter (A. G. Wilson) 7 J<13 4 29 X-0 Afftvthto (A." Builetfield) thd [1822 12 4 33 3-5 1933 Great Hope_(J. Bryoe. junr.1 12 4 312-5 1924 Sheik (P. Riddle) 26 4.25 4-5

WHITELEIGH HANDICAP (in saddle) of 300 BOva. Unhoppled trotters. 4m class, lm of May Audubon .. set Audominkm .. 36 Major Domo „. eci 1 Corwnr .. 36 Don Maseeiy scr Rose Peter® 30 Peter Bell Bcr Wahinepai' 60 ■Carbinea. scr Wonder Why .. 60 Freeman- i.. scr Merry Peter CO Hassen __ .. scr Marvin Drift 72 Welcome Beta. ... scr Lady Elwood 72 Avalanche scr 'Renown Si Mushroom 12 Arran Lad 84 RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 bovb. 2.16 class. lm. Pikoti i.. scv Phil Smith In The Rook ecr Willie Logan 24 Coroncl ecr Ben Dillon ... 24 War Bond ecr Orion 24 Vela, Logan scr Elite 24 Olivo Huon 12 Waitaki Girl 24 Teneriffe 32 'Nellie Scott 24 Asturio 12,Grand Denver .. .24 Pearlio Chimes .. 12' Ben Ohau 36 Peter Mac ». 12 Silver Shoe .. 36 John Pointer 12 Bell Harold 4S Bell Fashion 12 , Goldstream ineligible. COURTENAY HANDICAP (in harness) of 1000 aovfl. ■4.£2 class. 2m. Ouimet scr Tiitay Dillon 36 Lady Swithin .. scr Blue Mountain Ghilde Pointer .. scr King 48 Harbour Light .. scr Great Hope 00 Adair 12 Alto Chimes ' .. CO Loganwood 12 Vilo 60 Hal Jun. 12 Acron 60 3?aul rhifault 3'2-Tarairo 7*3 First Carbine 13 Gts&& Bingeu 54 Whispering Willie 2-1 Sheik 81 Dillon 21 Snowshoe 96 harry Audubon.. !!6 Realiii 93 Logan Lou 33 NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in harness), of ' 500 .sots. 4.36 to 4.32 clfti'.s. 2m. Jack Potta scr Emperor 12 Audacious ecr Pearlio Chimes .. 24 Royal Oak 'scr Lady Joan 33 Nellio Scott scr Ta.uirakareka 36 Downcast scr Ahuriri .. 48 ■Event ser Wild Thyme 48 Prince Derby . scr Escort 60 Wild Briar ... 12 Linden 60 Golden DcTon 13 METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness). of 500 soVs. 4.40 to 4.36 class. 2m Quiver scr TcnoriSo 12 Kebel . • scr Colchester 13 Harewoodf ' .. scr Oaknut 24 Hao.ttb.orno .. scr Pincvale 36 Golden Sun scr Jjatona. 36 Peter King ect Taiaro 36 Jim Logan ecr Fancy Boy 36 Si. Maura scr Jack Potts 48 Brown v.'ood 12 Bell Harold .. 60 Vera Logan 12 Xaurekareka . ,. 81 Hayseed, Audacious, Dolnahine ineligible. SOCKBTjBN HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sots. l ? or ■unhoppled trotters. 4.45 class. 2m. Red Oak scr Bundaberg 36 St. Anthony scr Mangoutu 36 Lady Irving scr Clonmel 36 Kpla Boy 12 Young Blake 36 Lackiewood 12 Pete Peter 48 Marion Style — 24 Peter McKinney 7-3 LittiA Logan 24 Harold Child 72 La Todd 24 Nikora 72 Marvin Junior .. 36 First Fashion .. 84 Our Lady — 36 Peter DeaJi 84 Aean John 36 Peter Swift 120 Speculator 36ROYAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 SOVS. 2.46 class. l£m. Adair scr First Carbine .. 12 Willie Logan scr Loganwcod 24 Landlord scr Tatsy Dillon 24 Gleaming ecr Albert Cling 36 Fancy Boy scr Taraire 36 Grand Denver . scr Pedro Pronto .. 36 Chid scr Great Hqpe 48 Child Pointer . scr Great Bibgen . 72 Delavan Quest .. 12 Acron 72 Bonny Logan . 12 Acceptances close at noon to-day.