CANTERBURY PARK T.C.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18889, 3 January 1927, Page 12

CANTERBURY PARK T.C.

SUMMER MEETING. PETER BINGEN AGAIN. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club was favoured with ideal weather conditions for the opening of its Summer Meeting on Saturday, and though the crowds at some previous New Year s Meetings have been larger, the attendance on Saturday was fully representative of the South Island s lightharness sportsmen. The track was in first-class order —very fast, in fact—and, with the exception of Peter Bingen, each winner and most ol the placed horses in tho various events improved considerably on what they were handicapped to do. Tho one exception was in the principal event, tho Canterbury Handicap, in which race such a muddling pace was set from tho start that the race developed into a mile sprint and did not thoroughly test the stamina of the horses engaged The first mile was run in 2.20 3-5, lair going for second-rate horses, and it was only in the last sis furlongs that any speed was produced. The race ended in a win for Peter Bingen, but it showed him up as a sprinter and did not in any way suggest that he uas a horse gifted with the stamina usually so necessary a qualification to win the good class two mile races. There ivere several noted reversals of form as compared with the very recent form shown at the New Brighton Meeting, but outside this the racing generally was clean and above suspicion. Under the direction of the club's secretary, Mr A. I. Rattray, all details were attended to faithfully, and the president, Mr J. I/eslie, and the other Honorary officials ' —ked after the visitors in most ho hie fashion.

It is something «ut of the ordinary these days to have to record an inrrerso in the totalisator investments as compared with the business done twelve months ago, but tho Canterbury Park Club is in the happy position of being able to record an ndvance compared with the corresponding day last year. The business done on Saturday is shown by the £37,995 invested on the machine, an increase of £lßl7 on the £36,178 invested last year. Dptai!s of the racing aro as follows :

INTRODUCTORY HANDIOAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; second 40, third 20. For unhoppled trotters. 5.42 class. 11m. 8. W. Hayward's ch g THE TOFF by Earl Derby—Princess May aged 84 J. Bryce, jun. 1 2. D. F. Donneby's ch tn Nourmahal syrs 24 .. .. J. A. Spillane 2 I. E. E. Cuneen'e b m Rose Audo syrs 36 .. .. A. Hendriksen 3 0 Mushroom scr; 7 Mat Audubon ic; 10 Todd Bingen scr; 6 Reta Vivian acr; 5 Wildbine 12; 3 Bonwood 36; 4 Herbilwyn 72; 11 Lady Fan OS; 12 Little Logan 120 also started. Todd Bingen, Wildbine, and Herbilwyn failed to leave the mark correctly, and Reta Vivian led out of the straight and round the back from Mat Audubon, Mushroom, Nour mahal, and 'Rose Audo, with The Toff and Wildbine galloping. Reta Vivian was still in front passing the stand from The Toff, Nourmahal. Rose Audo, and Lady Fan. There was little change till the home stretch was reached, Rose Audubon, Nourmahal, The Toff, and Reta Vivian being at the head of the field. In the run to the post The Toff prevailed by a length from Nourmahal, with Rose Audo a neck sway third, and Mat Audubon in fourth berth. Times —3.20 1-5, 3.32 3-5, 3.33 8-5. Winner trained by J. Bryce. I TEMPLETON HANDIOAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; second 40, third 20. 3.35 class, ljm. 12. y. Holmes's br g 808 LOGAN by Login Pointer —Dalwhinnie Eyra 36 Owner 1 6. L. Harris's b m Logan Lily Byrs scr S. J. Thomas 2 8. Mrs J, R. Blackle's b g Kibiringl 6yrs 13 .. H. Frost 3 4 Dillon Gold acr; 12 Eyana scr; 1 Great Earl scr; 17 His Majesty scr; 13 Golden Bubbles scr; 10 Dlreot Todd scr; 14 Mlrie Dillon scr; 11 Exclusive 12; 3 Planet 12; 16 Haon Denver 13; 7 Doris Dillon 24; 21 Rewanui 34; 15 Genuine 24; 18 Auto Mlnto 24; 9 Alvira 24; 19 Maud Logan 36; 20 Peter King 60; 5 Terence Dillon 60 also started. His Majesty refused to stttle down when the field was dispatched, and took no part in the race. Logan Lily, Klbjringi, Dillon Gold, Direct Todd, and Kyana was the order of the lepdiag division for the greater part of the journey. At the tanks the second time Kiblringi had dropped back to third place, and after him came Direct Todd, Bob Logan, and Golden Bubbles. Bob Logan joined Logan Lily and Dillon Gold at the entrance to the straight, and came on to win by 1 a length from Logan Lily, who was a neok in front uf Kibiringl. The next to finish were Exclusive, Golden Bubbles, and 4Alvira. Times—3.2s 4-5, 3.39 1-5, 3.28 2-5. Wlnnor trained by owner. CANTERBURY HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs; second 200, third 150/ fourth SQ. For horses that have done 4.81 or better. 2u. 2. G. S. Simpson's br b PETER BINGEN by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Bell 6yrs 86 .. ■ .. J. 'ft. Kennerley 1 1. Grant and Winter's blk g Black Admiral 6yrs 86 .. M. B. Edwards 2 7. A. H. Forbes's b g Ouimet aged scr D. McKendry 8 4. P. Riddle's b h Sheik aged 96 Owner 4 5. G. W. Drsnsfleld's b g Loganwood aged scr v . .. L. Frost 0 4. D. Spenco's br g Roicole aged 24 bracketed with Sheik A. Butterfleld 0 2. G. S. Simpson's b g Logan Chief aged 24 bracketed with Peter Bingen J. J. Kennerley 0 3. I/, G. King's b m Onyx aged 84 J. Messervey 0 6. H. W. Alter's b m Waitaki Girl aged • 84 .. .. ■ J. Bryce, jun. 0 Ouimet and Waitaki Girl did not move off smartly, but when the former did go away he quickly assumed the lead, and showed the way past the stands to Logr-nwood, Peter Bingen, Black Admiral, Roicole. Logan Chief, Onyx, Sheik, and Waitaki Girl. Roicole had run up into second place passing the tanks, but was soon, headed by Black Admiral, after whom came Ouimeti Loganwood. Roicolo, Peter Binjen, Sheik, Logan Chief, Onyx, and Waitaki Girl. Going along the back Peter Bingen commenced his run. and at the tanks was racing level with Black Admiral, their nearest attendants being Ouimet, Loganwood. Logan Chief, and Sheik. Loganwood broke and, falling back, had a wheel of his sulky damaged, and was pulled up. Peter Bingen quickly had the measure of Black Admiral, and won comfortably by four lengths from ' him. Opimet was three lengths further off third, followed by Sheik and Roicole. Times —1.28, 4.28 2-5, 4.32. Winner trained 1 by'J. J. Kennerley. LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 310 sovs; second 43, third 21. 8.35 class, lira. 1. McDonald Bros.'s br g LOCANDA CHILD by Brent Locanda —Trilby Child aged 34 .. A. Butterfleld 1 4. T. C. Butcher's ch g Zolock Palm aged 24 .. .. M. B. Edwards 2 8. A. Howard's b m Alvira syrs 24 A. G. Wilson 3 7 Conara scr; 14 Nepla 6cr; 12 Tahoe 12; 15 Huon Denver 13; 5 Wairua 24; 2 Van Rich 34; 6 Blue Thorpe 36; 9 Grey Cloud 36; 10 Pretty Pointed 86; 8 Kitlinchy 36; 13 Nipper 48; 11 Homer 72 also , started. I Tahoe, Consra, and Huon Denver broke 1 at the start, and Nepia took up the running from Locanda Child, Van Rich, Wairua, Zolock Palm, and Alvira. Locanda Child. Nepia, Wairua, Alvira, Grey Cloud, Zolock Palm, and Nipper was the order passing the stand. Nepia was done with along the back, and the race rested between the other six named. Locanda Child's lead was never threatened, and he won nicely by a length and a half from Zolock Palm, who headed Alvira in the last few strides. Wairua and Nipper were the next to finish. Times—3.27 8-5, 3.38, 3.28 1-5. Winner trained by 0 E. Hooper. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sovs;.second SO, third 25. For unhoppled trotters. 4.48 class. 2m. 6. R. W. Franks's b g DOKE BINGEN by Nelson Bingen—Duchess of Rothschild 6yrs scr .. Owner 1 4. J. R. McKenzie's ch g Frisco Beau aged 24 ■. L. Frost 2 10. Reid and Fogg's b g Lee Todd aged 103 .. .. J. J. Kennerley 8 8 Mount Royal scr; 7 Nelson Bell 12; 9 Randolph 12; 11 Wild Hebe 12; 5 Lady Fan 24; 1 Younij Carbine 86 and Blngenette 96 bracketed; 2 Peter McKinney 96; 8 Bundaberg 96 also started. Lady Fan galloped for a couple of furlongs whan the field was dispatched, and the running was taken up t>y Dolce Bingen from Mount Royal, Nelson Bell, and Wild Hebe. At the stands Young Carbine had run up into third place, with Wild Hebe just ahead

of Frisco Beau, Nelson Boy, Peter McKinney, and Bingenetto. Nelson Bell broke running to the back, and Peter McKinney, Bundaberg, and Lee Todd commenced to move up. Th(<t- was not much change over the next few furlongs, Duke Bingen continuing to show the way. and at the stands the second time waa well clear of Young Carbine, Mount Royal, Wild Hebe, Frisco Beau, Poter McKinney, Bingonette, Lee Todd, and Bundaberg. Along the back Duke Bingen was twenty lengths clear, and turned into the straight with a commanding lead from Frisco Beau, Mount Royal, Peter McKinney, and Leo Todd. Duke Bingen was eased up in the the run to the post, but was four lengths clear of Frisco Beau passing the judge. Lee Todd was twelve lengths off third, a head in front of Mount Royal, with Pelpr Mc* Kinney next. Times—l.42 3-5, 4.41 10, 4.37 4-5. Winner trained by owner.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; second CO, third 30. «.48 class, l^m. 1. 11. J. Pelaney's br m ST. MAURA by St. Swithin—Maura aged scr F. G. Ilolraes 1 9 V Alborn's ch g Golden Dctod aged 24 Owner 2 3. Mrs 0. T. Lambie and N. Burgess's

b in Bessie Logan syrs Fcr N. Burgess 3

C Ouimet scr; 2 Talent scr; 7 Succession scr: 14 Vera Logan scr; 8 "Wharcpiana 12; 4 Ivy Audubon 12 and Brentloc 12 bracketed; 11 Dixie Fox 12; 10 Macarnnda 12; 1Fight Ever 24; 5 Tnurekareka 24; 15 Willie Logan 36; 13 Dillon Wilkes 36; 1 Becky Logan '4S bracketed with St. Maura also St,l Dixfe Fox, Talent, nnd St. Maura lost ground at the start. Vera Logan went away in tho lead, followed by Succession, Ouimet, Brentloc, Bessio Logan, and Wharepiantt. Running past tho stand the order was Brentloc Vera Logan, Succession, Ouimet, St Maura, Becky Logan, Wharepiana, and Golden Devon. The two first-named were together along the back, with Taurekareka, Bessie Logan, Golden Devon, and Ouimet in close attendance. Racing across the top, bt. Maura r.-.n to the front, and led Golden Devon, Bessie Logan, Talent, Brentloc, and Ouimet into the straight. St. Maura did best in tho run to the post, and gained the verdict by a length from Golden Devon, with Bessie Logan two lengths off third, just in front of Ouimet and Brentloc. Times—2.4s H-5, 2.44, 2.40 1-5. Winner trained by i G. Holmes.

•RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sovs; second 50, third 25. 2.1S class. 2. b g BINGEN LAD by Nelson Bir.gen—O.Y.M. mare 6yrs scr M. B. Edwards 1 1. J. Henderson's b £ Final MclCinney 4yrs 12 .. .. J. McLennan 2 6. A. J. Tait's b g Macanda aged 12 G. vVntte

3 Reta scr; 5 Winnie Dillon 12; 8 Nipper 12 • 10 Lady Wildwood 12; 7 Pearl Coronado 24* 4 Lord Bingen 21; 0 Lady Wayward 24J 11 Tarjan 48; 12 Darknite 60 also started, away bu( . L a <iy Wildwood and Lady Wayward soon left their feet and tailed the field. Bingen Lad led past the stand and out of the straight, followed by Macanda, Reta, Pinal McKlnney, Nipper, and Lord Bingen. There were only minor changes in the order of the fading division along the back and to the tanks, where Bingen Lad shot away, and won with ridiculous ease by four lengths from Pinal McKinney, who bent Macanda by a third placo. The next to finish were Nippw and Reta. Times —2.15 4-o, .2.16 1-5, 2.16 2-5. Winner trained by C. Donald. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (in harness), of 275 sovs; second 54, third -7. . 2.19

5. E. E. Cuneen's br g MASTER AUDO by Great Audubon —Rosalie aged scr E. 0. McDermott 1 2. Jlrs SI. Core's b g High 2 9. M. D. Barker's gr m Hydaspes aged I cr .. R. Humphreys 3 1 Berenice' scr; 6 Drone scr; IS Haro d Child scr; 4 Harold Thorpe 13; 7 Maca ° d " . 10. 8 Ruflnc 13; 12 Stormy 24; 11 Prince , Lyons 24; 10 Ben Dillon 24; 8 D<am° n d Child 36; 14 John Pointer 48 aUo starte °- Hydaspes, Master Audo, and High Jink were the early leaders, but passing the stand Master Audo had run to the front, \wth the other pair mentioned following, and Drone, | llacandn, and Rnfine heading the others. The order was the same for almost the I balance of the journey, Master Audo . winning comfortably by two en 6'{™ from High Jinks, with Hydaspes five lengths away third, and Diamond Child and >?ione at the head of the others. Times-*.lo 2-5, 2.16, 2.17 3-5. Winner trained by L. 0McDermott. NOTES ON THE RACING. All the acceptors for the Introductory Handicap took their places at the barrier, and after a rather disappoint ing contest The Toff won in a close finish and returned his supporters a very p easing dividend. Though first money went to The Toff, it must be said that ho had all the best of the race and his connexions were very fortunate that an objection was not laid far excessive galloping. Early in the rare The Toff went very unsteadily, and going down the back the last time gained a good deal of ground when he was plainly galloping instead of trottin® In the straight the driver or Nourmahal, who was in front,, cased out from the rails and, seizing the opening, J. Bryce, jun.. drove his horse hard to win with little in hand. It would have been quite easy tor J. Spillane, driver of Nourmahal, to have blocked The Toff in the straight, and a protest, had it been lodged for . excessive galloping, must ha* e very earnest consideration at the hands of the Nourmahal gave a good eshibition of trotting and the honours of the race rested with while Rose Audo was another who went steadily and was only gaining third place. Lady Ban galopwl for a good part of the journey, and Bonwood did not seem to have the speed necessary to win such a race. Bob Logan, whose form at the New Brighton Meeting last month did not give any encouragement to the public to • support him was made record favourite m the Templeton Handicap, but it was such a good betting race that when he won be returned a very satisfactory dividend Bob Logan was in a good position bright and early in. the race and after allowing Kibiringi, Logan Lily, Dillon Gold, and others to make the pace he came with a most convincing run over the last ha'f-mile to win in decisive fashion though evidently doing his best. Handicapped on 3.32 he-went 3.05 4-5, which tune gives a fair indication of the fast nature of the track and of the improvement that Bob Logan has made during the past few weeks. Logan Lilv who won at the Methven Meeting early last month, went a good race and improved close on sis seconds on her handicap time to win second money Great Earl, the'favourite,_ did not go away smartly, but he was in the firing line at the straight entrance after having made up a lot of and he should improve upon this display in the near future. Dillon Gold gave a much better display than he did at Ashburton last week, and also seems useful. Planet, ono of the well-backed division finished fourth and was closer then than at any other 6tage of the race. Rewanui, Genuine, Auto Minto, and Maud Logan were not well supported. and ran accordingly. The muddling pace set in the early stages of the 'Canterbury Handicap robbed the race of a great deal of interest for there was litt'e enthusiasm displayed while the first mile was being run. A good three-quarter pace was all that was maintained, and although Waitaki Girl was left badly, at the end of a mile 6he was within striking distance of the leaders six furlongs from home. Black Admiral set out to make the pace, but after two furlongs moro had been covered, Peter Bingen, with an electric burst, went to the front and, kept moving all the way, won his third bip race in the course of a month or so. The Nelson Bingen horse is becoming more solid with age, buc has had a good deal of luck in that races have been practically made to suit him. Black Admiral was interfered with at the start and bis driver. M. B. Edwards, was hemmed in and so unable to make a pace that would test the stamina of the others. This gelding looks very well just now and should be on the winning list again soon. Logan Chief bad every chance, but failed to race with any determine tion and Sheik, in a good position ; early in the race, did not seem to | possess his former great speed. Waii taki Girl lost a lot of ground at the 1 start, but outside this her form sugj gested that she is not at her best. i Locanda's Child, who has previously disappointed his connexions, got to the front early in the Lyttelton Handicap and he stayed thero to

win very easily after improving considcrably on his handicap time, and Ins displav of pacing was distinctly pleasin(, Zolock Paim who finished second, owed his to the vigorous horsemanship of M. B. Edwards and tho Hal Zolock mare gave her nder a bin job. She is a likely-looking sort and it is rather unfortunate for towards that having just acquired the maro he should have to go fast for so little recompense. Grey Cloud ana Wairua appeared the most likely of the unplaced division to do well in tho near future. . , lhanks to a quick beginning and patient handling by his driver, It. \\ . Franks, Duke Bingen atoned for 6C.'era) previous disappointments when he won the Stewards' Handicap ot two miles vcrv easily after being in front all the time. I>uke Bingen went steadily all the way and several times during the race Franks let the Nelson Bingen pacer have his head when lie put big breaks on the field- T' ,e remainder were kept hard at it all the wav to keep near the leader, and though not generally recognised as- a good two-miler, he was probably less distressed than most of Ins opponents at the finish. The track and atmospherical conditions were all m his iavour Frisco Beau stayed on better than usual and trotted very so idly over the last round, and Lee Todd, in a good position early in the race beat horses who went unsteadily in patches. Handicapped on 4.48, Duke Bingen. in registering 4.42 3-5, improved considerably on the time ho was set to d °The Islington Handicap provided a very fine contest and St. Maura, well handled by F. G. Holmes, made ner run at the proper time and, hard driven stalled off a chal.enge from Golden Devon who narrow.y defeated Bessie Logan for second place. Bessie Logan. Onimet. Succession, Vera Logan, and Brentloc were always in the leading division, and amongst: those iikelv to do better are Bessie Logan and Succession, while Becky Logan, coupled with St. Maura, was uever prominent, and her form cannot be taken as correct. St. Maura has been racin" badly of late and at tho liuhu*Rfoeting in November she started several times without being promroeent. At New Brighton she started m the' Mace Memorial, two miles, won by Harold Burwood in 4.38 2-5, and on the second day in the Beach Handicap of one and a-quarter miles, won by Cardinal Logan in 2.49 1-5. In winning on Saturday in 2.45 3-<j, St Maura improved on her recent efforts, but the fast state of the track may be justification for the improvement in time made. . Edith Locanda, trained by Jl. B. Edwards, was withdrawn from tho Railwav Handicap, a mile saddle race, and Edwards took the mount on Binpen Lad. who, after racing well at the New Brignton Meeting, had performed disappointingly at Ashburtou This time the dry track suited him much better than did the moist conditions of Ashburton, and once properly going be never left the issue in doubt. Handicapped on 2.18, he went 2.15 4-5, and from off this mark it is not unlikely that he will win again when track and weather conditions suit. Final McKinlicy only beat Macanda by a head for second place, but her rider, J. "McLennan, could have made tho marein considerably bigger had ho desired. In fact he rode a very confident race for second place on the four-year-old filly, who lias had several hard ra.'-es of late and may perhaps do better when more matured Macuida and Nipper were hard ridden but had no chance with the first and second lio:ses Lord Bingen did not show speed at any stage of the race, and Lady AY aywai'd broke up badly. It is not often that a straight trotter wins a mile race amongs-t the pacers but the quick beginning Master Audo, always amongst the leaders in the Au Revoir Handicap, made those opposed to him look second-rate He won very easily in 2.15 2-5 by smart going. High Jinks went a good solid race, showing a fine burst of speed rounding the turn and into the straight, hut he had no charirt- with Master Audo and had to be fully extended to dispose of Hydaspes, who as usual showed extreme brilliancy in the early stages. Berenice broke up at the start and Rufino, prominent for ha.'f a mile, faded out when real business commenced.

HAWKE'S BAY J.C. MOROSE WINS HANDICAP. (FBESS ASSOCIATION TELEfiEili.) HASTINGS, January 1. The weather was cool and line, and the going fast for tho first da; of the Hawka's Bay Jockey Club's Summer Meeting. The cum of £17,593 was put through the totalisator, as against £20,794 od the first day last year, a decrease of £3301. Results:— OTATARA JUMPERS' FLAT, of 120 sots; lira —2 GDRNION 9-3 T. S. Fanning I, 3 Lombardo 9-10 2; 1 Alaric 11-2 3. 4 Theic 10-0; 5 Hsbdy 9*3; 6 Good Mark 9*o also started. Won by one and a half lengths Time 2.11 1-5. MAHORA MAIDEN, of J2O sovs; weieht 8-0; sf—l ASTON C. Taggart 1; 4 Polyastra 2; 6 Sandburn 3. 2 Comedie; 6 Tau; 10 Taukari; .2 Eventide, 6 Hinekatorangi 13 Strive; 8 Hakuwai; 3 Unreasonable; 11 Molong; 9 Chama; 7 Grand National also started. Won by three-quarters of a length Time 1.2 1-5.'

HASTINGS HANDICAP, of 150 love: 6|f—--3 WRISTLET 7-3 J. H. Wilson 1: 1 Queen'i Choice 7-13 3; 5 H&urangi 7-11 3. 4 Arataura 7-8; 2 Tongatotoa 7-9 also itsrted. Won by a head. Time 1.23 25,

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 5f X POLYDECTES 8-7 F. A. WaddeU 1, 3 Rorv Mor 8-2 2; 2 Marsurd 8-- 3. 5 Keen 8 0; 6 Hine Hohoro 7-9; 7 Kahu Anki 7-9; 4 Clonoe 7-11 also started. A\on by a length. Time 1.3 2-5. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 200 sots; second 40, third 20. 3. C. E. Twist's b m MOROSE by Feramori—Prosy aged 7-9 T. S. Fanning 1 2.W. J. Craig'a b g Perle de Leon 6yr» 4. J. Macdonald's br g Boad Hog aged 7.5 .. • • .. 8 1 Tiega P-0; 5 Othon 7-12 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 2.8 3*ssec. A. Griffiths, rider of Road Hog, for interfering with F. Waddell. rider of Tiega, was suspended for three months. WAIPATU WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 9f—l LOVEBAND 9-2 H. Dunn t; 3 MOUNTAIN STAR 9-6 t; 2 Radiate 9-9 3. 4 Hinekapua 9-0; 7 Merry Wanderer 9-0; 5 'Die Heathen 9-0; 6 Black Flyer 9-0 also started. A great race for first place ended in a head heat. A poor third. Time 1.57 1-5. HAVELOCK FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 6f—4 CALLUNA 7-11 F. C. McHugh 1; 3 Starboard Light 9-0 2; 3 Mopai 7-13 3. 5 Crishna 8-2; 7 Heather Blend 7-0; 1 Cherry Girl 8-0; 8 Hakuwai 7-0; 6 Martona 7-0 also started. Won by a good length. Time 1.14 3-5. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 6f —1 FATHER O'FLYNN 9-0 F. WaddeU 1; 2 Plain Sailing 8-7 2; 3 Royal Diadem 7-6 3, The only starters. Won by a length. Time 1.14. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. AOTEA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. 9f. Lombardo .. 10 0 Handy . ~90 Gurnion .. 10 0 Good Mark .. 9 0 Theic .. 912 ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Poiyastrn .. 9 0 Heather Blend 8 2 Sandburr .. 8 8 Merry Eloquent .. 8 7 Wanderer 8 2 Hakuwai .. 8 2 Tan .. 8 2 Grand National 8 2 Unreasonable 8 2 Ballyfarnon .. 8 2 Dreamy .. 8 2 The Heathen 8 2 Hinetorengi .. 8 2 Molong .. 8 2 JANUARY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. OJf. Wristlet .. 7 11 Starboard Haurangi .., 711 Light 7 5 Arataura .. 7 2 NURSERY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. sf. Polydectes «. 9 6 Keen .. 7 9 Rory Mor .. £ 4 Clonoe .. 7 7 Marsurd .. « 1 Hine Hohoro 7 2 NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 9£. i Tiega .. 9 2 Bennanee .. 8 2 Perle de Leon 8 8 Otbon .. 7 7 Alaric .. 8 7 Road Hog .. 7 7 Morose .. 8 3 Wristlet .. 7 2 OMAHU HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Ira. Starboard Radiate .. 812 Light 10 3 Eventido .. 8 0 Mountain Star 9 8 Hinekapua .. 8 0 Loveband .. 9 0 Rakaupango .. 8 0 Gurnion .. 8 12 MATAPIRO HACK FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. 6f. Moepai • « 9 0 Coot . • 7 12 Calluna .. 8 11 Comedic .. 7 10 Crishna .. 8 3 Black Flyer .. 7 4 Cherry Girl .. 8 2 Martona .. 7 2 FINAL HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. 6f. Father Royal Diadem 7 0 O'Flynn 911 Arataura .. 7 0 Plain Sailing 8 7 MARTON J.C. RAPIER PREVAILS IN CUP. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) FEILDING, January 1. The Martou Jockey Club's Summer Meeting opened here to-day in fine weather. Tbe attendance was large and the going hard. The totalisator handled £32,546, against £40,546 on the first day last year. Results:—

TRIAL PLATE, of 120 sovs; weight 9.0; 6f—l ARCHON A. Dixon 1; 3 Colarma 2; 4 Takaroa 3. 5 Bissac, 9 Desert King, 11 Ranee, 8 Teremoana, 10 Lad 0' Mine, Roburant, G Limosa, 7 Queen .Abbey also started. Won by half a length; three lengths second and third. Time, 1.17.

FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of 178, sovs; ljm—3 ELVAETTE 9-7 W. J. Bowden 1; 1 LBdy Gay 10-1 2; 3 Halgina 9-4 3. 5 Star Chamber 9-0; 4 Axle 7-9 also started. Won by three lengths; ten lengths second and third. Time, £.43 3-5. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs: 5f —1 PALETA 7-9 D. C. Watts 1; 2 Tom Bracken 7-13 2; 3 Otairi 7-10 3. 4 Cavity 7-10 also started. Time, 1.2. MARTON CUP, of 560 sovs. Um. 2. G. G. Holmes's b h RAPIER by Greyspear—Anitea syrs 8-6 .. J. Bealo 1 5. D. H. Roberts's br g Fresco 6yrs 7-12 2 3. H. M. Speed's b m Civility 6yrs 8-11 3, 10 Diamond Rin? 7-0; 1 Glenross 9-1; 7 Merry Day 8-9; 8 Kilfaire 8 0; 4 Novar 7-5;, 9 Nukumai 7-5; 6 Allmarimba 7-2 also started. Won by two lengths; nose second nad third. Time, 2.7. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 6f—l GREAT DAY 8-5 D. C. Watts 1; 2 Ohui 7-9 2; 8 Lady Cynthia 7-8 3. 4 Volplane 7-9; 5 Hypnotic 7-2; 6 White Ringlet 7-8; 7 Guadalquiver 7-5; 9 Lieutenant Bill 7-0; 3 Powhiri 7-0 also started. Half length each way. Time, 1.15 1-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 240 sovs; 6f —1 ROYAL DAMON 8-4 A. Dixon 1; 3 Bank Note 7-0 2; 2 Mirensonta 8-11 S. 4 Miss Hnpana 7-0 also started. Won by one and a half lengths; half a length second and third. Time, 1.14 3-5. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; SJf —2 PANART 8-10 D. C. Watts 1; 5 Assurance 7-11 2; 8 Kilburn 7-12 3. 1 Horomea 8-10; 3 Catcall 7-13; 7 Petal 7-7; 6 Anchor 7-7; 4 Conviction 7-7 also started. Won by n neck; four lengths second and third. Time, 1.48 2-5. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 7f—l POLAR 8-8 A. Dixon 1; 5 Kalakaua S-6 2; 2 Gold Box 8-7 3. 3 Ngata 10-5; 4 Santonio 8-9 also started. Won by three quarters of a length; three lengths second and third. Time, 1.27 3-5. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. JUNCTION PLATE, of 120 sovs; weight 8-0; sf. Roburant Bissac Millie Abbey Abbey Queen Desert King Cracker Boy Waramau Colarina Ranee j Crown Area Dalo Ogden 1 SECOND HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of | 160 bovs; Urn. 1 Sottana .. U 1 Ha'?'?? " Lady Gay .. 10 7 Shut Eye . - 0 3 1 j Elvaette ..10 5 Star Chamber 9 0 Blood Red .. 10 1 Umpire Camp . 9 0 Axle . • 9 7 Joyeuse . • » 0 ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 7f. Horomea .. 9 4 Wilderness .. 7 5 Great Day . 9 0 Conviction .. 7 3 Elysianor ..8 0 Hypnotic .. 7 1 Roya! Elm 7 13 Takaroa .. 7 2 Pangolin .. 712 Petal .. 7 0 Capitulation .. 710 Royal Land. .. 7 0 Anchor .. 7 6 Lieutenant Bill 7 0 Catcall .. 7 5 ALDWORTH STAKES HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; lm and a distance: Raoier .. 9 2 Kilfaire •. 712 Ngata !. 9 0 Diamond Ring 7 2 Glenross 9 0 Kiltniss .. 7 0 Merry Day 8 7 Panart ..7 0 Fresco . • 8 3 LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; Blf. Brigadier Bill 11 12 Hallowworn 10 10 Kilburn ..U 2 Paraki .. 10 7 Bonny Rill .. 10 13 Everest -.10 7 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 210 sovs; 6f. Royal Damon 910 Epistle .. 7 d Mireusonta .. 813 Precious .. 7 2 Bank Note .. 7 9 Miss Bupana 7 0 Gold Box .. 7 5 FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; Horomea .. 9 3®'Whit* Ringlet 7 6 Te Koroke ..9 2 \ olplane. ;• J J Precious .. 812 Gaudalquiver 7 4 Ohui .. 8 0 Joyeuse .. 7 0 Lady Cynthia 7 8 Hypnotic 7 0 Some Lad ..77 TURAKINA HANDICAP, of 180 sovs; 7f. Polar ..99 Panart .. 8 » Kalakaua .. Blt Red Bob .. | « Gold Box ... 8 8 Brigadier Bill 8 0 Great Day 2

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 215 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. 3.40 class. 11m. Wildbine scr Herbilwyn ., 48 Mat Audubon .. sdr Mount Royal .. 60 Tom Martin .. 12 Lady Fan 72 Count Dee 12 Frisco Beau .. 06 Electioneer Child 36 Little Logan .. 96 Nourmahal 48 Duke Bingen .. 108 Rose Audo 48 The Toff ... 120 PREBBLETON HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. 3.32 class. ljm. Holly Bell scr Kibiringi 12 Wairuo scr Avenger t. 12 Killinchy scr Guy Fawlces 12 Exclusive scr Harley Dillon .. 12 Meb scr The Pointer 24 Grey Cloud scr Berenice 24 Planet scr Terence Dillon 24 Golden Bubbles scr Peter King 24 Auto Minto scr Macaranda 48 Acre .. scr High Jinks 60 Rey Logan 12 Diamond Child 72 PARK HANDICAP (in harness), of 800 sovs. 4.34 class. 2m. Succession ecr Golden Devon 24 John Mauritius scr Talent 36 Tom Thumb .. scr St. Maura 36 Parkwood 12 Dalnahine 36 Harold Burwood 12 Cardinal Logan 48 Trenand 12 Black Admiral 72 Ouimet 24 Onyx 108 Loganwood 24 Ahuriri 108 HORNBY HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 bovs. For unhoppled trotters. 4.45 class. 2m. Lady Fan scr Bingenette .. 60 Wild Hebe scr Bundaberg 60 Young Carbine set Lee Todd 72 Frisco Beau .. 24 Harold Child .. 72 Our Lady 24 Red Oak 96 Blue Thorpe 48 Young Blake .. 108 Peter McKinney CO Master Audo .. 120 SELWYN HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 SOTS. 2.46 class, 14m. Wbareplana scr Loganwood 24 Brentloc scr Delavan's Quest 36 36 Cardinal Logan 12 Becky Logan ., Taurekareka ., 12 Logan Chief 48 Black Admiral 24 Waitakl Girl .. 48 MIDDLETON HANDICAP (in saddle), oi 250 SOTS. 4.47 class. 2m. Van Rich 12 Nipper .. 48 Huon Denver .. 12 Lord Clan 48 48 Alvlra 3(5 Reta Rew&nul 36 Locanda Child 84 Pretty Pointer 36 Homer .. 84 Zolock Palm .. 43 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 sovs. 2.15 class, lm. Diamond Child scr Shine Soon 24 Lady Embrace 12 Darknite ,, 24 General Bihgen 12 Ben Ohau 36 John Pointer 12 Fight Ever 38 Maiwharit i 12 Countrymsn 36 Tarzan 12 Willie Logan .. 48 FINAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs. 2.14 class, lm. Talent scr St. Manra 24 Ouimet .. scr Golden Devon .. 24 Dalmeny 12 Bruco 24 Bessie Logan .. 12 jPeter Bingen .. 48 Rey de Oro •. 12 Delavan's Quest 48 Ivy Audubon .. 1? Becky Logan .. 48 Brentloc 12