KOHARA WINS CUP.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19153, 9 November 1927, Page 13

KOHARA WINS CUP.

glow Time on Heavy Track, j. bryce trains his fifth WINNER OF RACE. s> When Kohara finished up winner of the New Zealand Cup Handicap at Addington yesterday he gave his trainer. J. Bryce, his fifth win in New Zealand's most important light harness event. It also marked an occasion on which the third member of the Bryce family had driven a winner of the Cup. As a result of the recent rain the track was very heavy, and precluded any fast times being registered. The race was full of interest from start to finish, and Kohara's performance stamped him as the best horse in the race at the handicap, and a very much improved performer. The Dominion Handicap provided a fine exhibition of free-legged trotting, the performance of the winner, Elzear, being full of merit. The greatest enthusiasm was shown in the racing, and the totalisator investments showed a substantial increase on last year's figures.

YTeather conditions yesterday uioru.hg were anything but promising for the opening of the New Zealand Metropulitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting, for the heavy rain of Monday night tfS5 succeeded by a light drizzle which luted until well on in the forenoon. Later on the weather was gloriously foe, and continued so until after the !ast race had been decided. The track was very heavy when the racing commenced, and it was not until late in (he afternoon when it improved to an «itent that would allow of horses doing something approaching their handicap times.

10s invested on the first day <u the 3926 Spring Meeting. 'Following are details of the racing:— SPRING HANDICAP (in harness'., of 300 sovs; second 60, third 40. For unhopplod trotters. 3.34 to 3.24 class. IJin. 3. Mrs and C. 11. Breeze's ). g NELSON McKINNEY by Nelson Bingen— Itosio McKinnev aged scr R. Townley 1 2. A". Alborn's eh g Cannouball oyrs 72 Owner 2 11. R. W. Franks's b g Duke Bingen aged 60 . . . . . . Owner S 3 Lady Fan 12: 7 Tun* Moon 24; 6 Nonrmahal 24; 4 Clonmel 36: 1 Real the Great 48; 9 Nighborn 48; 10 Wild Hebe 48; 7 Hcrbifwin 48 also started.

Nelson McKinney, Lady Fan, ami Tiny Moon led out of the straight, where Nourrnahnl broke. Going along the back Nelson 51cKinney nnd Lady Fan were showing the way to Dtilte Bingen nnd Real the Great, and passing the stands Nelson McKinney was still in front, with Cannonball close up. Three furlongs from home Nelson M-'Kinnt-y and Cannonball were in command from Real the Great, Wild Hebe, nnd Duke Bingon. Nelson McKinney led into the straight and went on to win by two lengths from Cannonball. with Duke Bingen half a length away third. Real (he Great was fourth. Times—3.49, 3.43 3-5, 3.44 2-5. "Winner trained by R.vTownley. ST, ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddle;, of 300 sots; second 60, third 40. 2.1 i class. lm. 9. H. C. Watson's cli g AUGUSTE BILLON by Huift Dillon —Imperieuao aged 24 . . . . F. Price 1 1. M. Moodabe's br h Jewel Pointer tiyrs " ,')G . . . . F. E. Jones 2 10. F. Coslello's b g Bingen Lad aged scr M. Holme? 3 3 Firpo scr; 14 Daisy Pointer scr; S High Jinks scr: 12 Albert Logan scr; 7 Event J.2; 5 Pan Tan 12; 4 General Bingen 32; 2 Final McKinney 21; 11 Darknite "G; 13 Countryman 4S; 5 Author Jinks GO also started. Firpo was slow to move, and Bingen Lad led passing the stands from Daisy Pointer. Albert Logan, Auguste Dillon, Pan Yan, nnd High Jinks. Going along the back Bingen Lad, Daisy Pointer, Augusto Dillon, Albert Logan, Final McKinney, and Jewel Pointer was the order. v Bingen Lad was still in command three furlongs from the post, with Auguste Dillon, Daisy Pointer, and Jewel Pointer following. Augusto Dillon was first into the straight, and went on to win from Jewel Pointer by two lengths, with Bingen Lad another length away third. Final McKinney was fourth. Times—2.ls 2-5, 2.14 4-5, 2.18. "Winner trained by N~. C. Price. NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP (in harness). of 3000 sovs and cup; second 700, third 500, fourth 300. 4.2S class. 2m. 1. J. L. Webb's blk h KOIIAKA by Cathedral Chimes —Brigiit Alice aged 24 A, Bryce 1 3. A. Hendriksen's b g Cardinal Logan aged 13 . . • . Owner 2 10. T. 11. McGirr's blk h Man o' War aged 36 . . . . . . Owner 3 1. J. R. McKenzie's br h Great Bingen aged 84 . . .... J). Withers 4 5. O. E. Hooper's b g Audacious aged se.r Owner 0 5. D. Spencc's b m Queen's Own aged 24 E. C. McDermott 0 8. G. W. Devell and F. A. Nealo's b m Escapade aged scr A. Butteriield 0 8. G. Mc.Millau's cli m Sea Pearl aged 24 R. B. Berry 0 7.. G. !S. Simpson's b g Logan Chief aged j 2 . . . . J. J. Kennerlev 0 7. G. .S. Simpson's br h Peter Bingen aged J 2 .. .. F. G. Holmes 0 2. C. E. Lindsay's b g Talaro aged 12 F. Holmes 0 4. Grant and Winter's blk g Black Admiral aged 24 . . M. B. Edwards 0 1. J. R. McKenzie's br h Acron aged 24 J. Bryce, jun. 0 1. J. Tiengrovc and J. Bryce's ch h Great Hope" aged 3G .. J. Bryce 0 9. G. W. Dransfield's b g Loganwood aged 36 .. ■ • Ij- Frost 0 6 T. B. Louisson's br g Imprint 6yrs 48 L. F. Berkett 0 11. Jack and Stewart's blk h Prince . Pointer aged 60 • • k. Mills O Audacious and Queen's Own, Escapade ana Sea Pearl, Logan Chief and Peter Bingen, Kohara, Acron, Great Hope, and Great Bingen were bracketed on the totalisatOi. Acron and Queen's Own were left, while Sea Pearl was slow to "move. Escapade, 1 eter Bingen, Logan Chief, and Kohara were the first to show out, nnd passing the stands the first time Logan Chief, Peter Bingen, Escapade, Audacious, Black Admiral, Kohara, lalaro. Great Hope, and Loganwood was the order. The positions of the leaders wore unchanged going along the back stretch, bnt rounding the top Kohara moved into second place, with Man o' War fourth, i.ogan > ( *; !eL and Kohara led Peter Bingen, Man o War, Black Admiral, Escapade, Great Hope, ana Loganwood past tho stands the last time, with Great Bingeu last. Going along the_ back Logan Chief and Kohara were still in command from Peter Bingen. Man o' War, Black Admiral, and Great Hope, with Cardinal Logan coming very fast. At the straight entrance Man o' War and Kohara were leading Prince Pointer and Cardinal Logan. Koharu went on to win by two lengths from the fast-finishing Cardinal Logan, with Man o War another two lengths away third. Great Bingen was half a length away fourth, with Prince Pointer fifth. Times—4.46 3-5. 4.48, -1.46 3-5. Winner trained by J. Bryce.

Although the threatening weather Mnditions early in the day kept many people away from Addington, the atmdanco was well up to the average of Cup Day, and it seems that with its urdinary run of luck the club would hre registered new records iu attendees and totalisator investments. The race for the Xew Zealand Cup Hudicap was the all-absorbing topic (if discussion, and> never before has there been such keen interest manifested in No* Zealand's most important rate. The scene just before aud during the contest for the Cup was something to be remembered. The grandI'.inds were packet], and every point cf vantage within the grounds was used to the fullest carrying capacity. Tiousands of people during their Jiaelcon adjournment had made their wit to Addington. Some entered the tnelosures, and others were content to jtt a view from outside. The railway trwks on the neighbouring siding wrricd big loads of people anxious to *itws the race, and the iron fences unrounding the grounds, the trees,'and «« the house-tops in the vicinity of tti ttack all served as emergency puMands. Si doubt speed is one of the prin--s*l ittractions of trotting meetings, wi the fact that the track was very oado the race less interesting sjba it would otherwise have been. The of sensational trials had enj *wtged tho hope that new records ■:*wld be broken, for it was generally h®wn that several candidates had 6(Wn form in their trials that in an wdinary year would have meant victory the Cup. Still, the contest was a TMt one from sjart to finish, and relulled in a victory for a good horse tint had been turned out iu perfect 'tradition by Trainer J. Bryce, and one tut could handle the heavy going as • really good pacer should. Though the u SVy * raf k was a " against several of e Worses engaged, it is doubtful *»fther under any conditions any •tier horso of those engaged would beaten Kohara. In the birdcage '• looked a picture—a credit to his '^"jfr-—and with Great Bingen shared distinction of being tho best-looking ™se in the field. Before the race J. jyce had expressed the opinion that •Mtever could beat Kohara could win, ■, e ' la tl every confidence in the 1»» t k° rso as the elect of his select Though fast times were not "Peered, the race for the 1927 Xew •**» nd Cup Handicap was most inter"Og from start to finish, aud eomhist six furlongs all the tied candidates and some of the I .®f® Mcmed to have every chance of r~j™ing in the money. At this stage t i was just in front, aud though ft. L ,1 0t at :lll . v stage get away from «ad a l' os '*' oll to the ; f. .. the finish Kohara was not | / distressed, while the majority lfi» e .basing him—Great Bingen (ba ®, ODe exception—had had nuite Tik * ac '."B the time being. I ,L e J rlnn ' u g of the Xew Zealand Cup j ' fii» „• 9 u ite a Bryce familv affair, t « v , °. ce J- Bryce, sen., litis trained ' j t>J. SDeT ? ' las driven three, while (W _V- te ' Un, > drove Great Hope, the ] *n r nner and Andrew Bryce I with yesterday's victor. ' fieain t>, conc^Uß ' ou of the race Sir -■ ""at*!! f£ od r," in a s t )e(,th > i _ e putting on such a :'i 4 »?. the owner, Mr J. L. Webb, i SU( "' 1 . !l £ oo< * ilorse > :l,l d the ilU* driver oil their share ill ifitatiM n,° r, V. Lad - V then ]irel!*ere •. P {0 t' lo °>vner, and cheers |(S«hara' a lV p n f °- r a " fo,locriiei:l in | (vf ~8 Cu P Wlll- - fall 0 f f , t!le ( u l' race the racing was I'Siaion ti 1 j? st ' es Peciaily in the DoaiJdicap, in which the horses £ a *'®.8 o°d 0 °d exhibitions of freeElzear's win was i'® r it «•*' 3n f:>me a surprise, th!, S generally believed that ' vit h whom she was ' car ried the stable's eon-%eD-earnf?^e,V - an dicap resulted in a the foe* * or ative Chief, one k C ! horses ever bred in Xew ternnpfol s!lowin S in his races *kly XativL S?. - a °j lam P'on. ProbT *tteinp • f is improving with M>Ue k ea J ß ' an( ' ma y J" e ' ; show in rath» lvce | l races at times betlility f O , a pD°ying, and the puncnfu t - he Xow Zealand onit is noted was not Te been. Th? f r j Ctly as il mi « ht *t 11race, timed to * VUrfcr „'f *'?•> was n( >t started until ?*> later ' the last u sot con 'mence at 5.5 p.m., > tofiES■ al,er 6 »atia£a«J l )usiness done was •J* 'he £7O 77/ PI. °. c l u b officials, of £ "Presented an • .*034 10s on the £67,741

EMFTRE HANDICAP (in harness), of "50 fovs; second 70, third 50. 2.5- class. 11m. 5 L. 0. Thomas's b p 'GENUINE by Brent Locamla —Succeed syrs 3'J Owner 3 •t E. T. l'orbes's b g Omaha aged scr A. Smith 11 C. JI. Ollivier's b m Berenice aged 24 51. Holmes " 4 Bonnlena bracketed >vith Omaha scr; 12 Sunsleam scr; IS Oboe 51. Wilkes scr; 2 Saliil) scr; 1 Harvest Child scr and Bob Logan 36 bracketed: 7 Acre scr; 19 Royal Oak scr; 17 Nipper scr: S Dillon Gold scr: (i Epigram scr; 13 Loeanda Child 12; .! Avenger 12; IS Loeanda General 12; 9 Harold Burwood 24: 10 Granite City 21; lii Groy Cloud 30: 14 Glandore 36 also started. Epigram nnd Acre dwelt on ths mruk. Rounding the top turn Omaha, Nipper, and Harvest Child held command, and passing the stands Omaha, Bonalena, Nipper, Harvest Child Sahib, and Granite City was the order. Passing out of the straight Granite Cjty s «ulkv "collapsed, interfering with Loeanda General. Along the back Omaha and Bonalena led from Genuine and Berenice, and entering the straight Omaha and Genuine were leading, and in a good finish the latter beat Omaha by half a length. Berenice being four lengths further back third, followed by Royal Oak. Times —2.59 4-o, 0.1, 3.0 1-5. "Winner trained by owner.

RICCARTOX HANDICAP (in harness). of 400 sovs; second 100, third 50. 4.4to 4.3t> « % lass. -Hi. 1 J. R. McKenzie's b m GREAT ACTRESS bv Great Audubon —Nance O'Neill 6yrs 24 . . _D- Withers 1 ti M. Moodabe's br h Ainaris ayrs 72 ,T. is. t-naw 2 2 J. Donald's b g Henry Logan 6yrs 36 C. Donald 3 14 W 4 airua scr; 12 Alvira scr: 9 Carbine Direct scr; 7 Binscarth scr; 11 Wenlo scr; 4 Mate o' Mine scr; 3 King Pointer scr: 5 Pointalena 36; 13 sleb 36: 10 Bold Bill 36; 5 High Jinks 60 also started. When the field had settled down Carbine Direct and Binscarth were showing the way to Great Actress, Mate o' Mine, and Pointalena. Half way down the straight the first time Carbine Direct broke and Binscarth took the lead from Great Actress, King Pointer, Mate o" Mine, Henry Logan, and High Jinks. The order along the back was unchanged, and passing the stands the last time Great Actress was in command from Amaris, Henry Logan, Bold Bill, and Binscarth. Going out of the straight. Alvira fell and interfered with Carbine Direct and Pointalena. Great Actress was still in the lead along the back stretch, and went on to win with-

out being extended, by four lengths from Amaris. who beat Henry Logan by a head for second money. King: Pointer and' Mate o' Mine were the next to finish. Times 4 4-i 3-5. 4.45, "4.4? l-o. Winner trained 'bv D. Wither?.

DOMINION" TROTTING HANDICAP 0 ' 100(1 sovs: second 2uo, third 105. fourth "5 For inihnppled trotters. 4.38 class 1. G. J. Burton's b m ELZEAI: bv" ' Petereta —Lady Eliwood aged 24 " „ . , . , J. McLennan 1 4. Exors. H. Anderson sb h Judge Hancock aged 43 C. Donald 2 5. W. T. Lowe s blk g Trampfast aged 96 inc. 60 pen. . . t # Owner S 1. G. J. Barton and M. O'Brien's br' g Young Biake aged 48 'T. Tomkinson 4 S. 'J'. Vallis's b g Le Todd aged 12 Owner 0 0. W. li. Ferguson s ch g Red Oak a-jed 12 • • • • E. J. -Smith 0 C. A. Sou'.k's b m Bonny Spec aeed 24

. , „ R. Townlev 0 7. N. L. Price a b g Ivoia Boy aged 36

R. W. Frank.- 0 1. H. Archer's b g John Mauritius aied 36 0. E. Hooper 0 3. J. H. McKenzie a b g Peter Swift aged "2 . . . . D. Withers 0 10. -J. Bryce's b g llor.eyspider aged ?4 Owner 0 Elzear and Young Blr.ko, and Judge Hancock and John Mauritius were bracketed on the totalisator.

I.e Todd. Red Oak, and Bonny Spec piloted the fieid after the .start. Going past the stands the first time Kola Boy. Le Todd Bonny .Spec, Judge Hancock, Young Blake', and Elzear was the order, and the same order was maintained along the back, with Peter Swift and Young Blake moving up fast. Young Blake assumed the lead at the tanks from Kola Boy and Peter .Swift. Kola Boy brnke r.t the top, and going past the stands the lait time Young Blake led from Peter Swift, Elzear, Moneyspider, Trampfast, and Judge Hancock. Going along the back Young Blak'i broke and Eb.ear vent to the front, followed by Peter .Swift, Trampfast, Moneyspider. and Judge Hancock. Crossing the top Peter Swift broke. interfering with Muney.-'pider. Elzear led into the straight, and in a L-ond finish beat the ing Judge IJaneock by a head, with Trampfast two lengths u.vay third; Younir Blake close up fourth. Peter Swill -was fifth. Times—--4.tl 3-5. 4.39 3-5, 4.36. Winner trained by W. J. Tonikinson.

VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 450 sovs; second 100, third 50. 4.30 to 4.'28 class. 2ru. 5. J. Stirling's eh h WILLIAM THE GREAT by Great Audubon—Annie t Dillon syrs 24 inc. '2l pen. 11. I'rost 1 7, M. Moodnbe's br h Jewel Pointer Gyrs GO . . . . J. S. Shaw 2 S. D. O'Keefe and T. Wallis's b g Author Jinks 4yrs BO T. Wallis 3 3 Marshal Neil scr; 11 Succession 12; 10 i Dr. Dillon 24; '■> Stunt. Artist. 24; 12 Bing ; Boy 24: 14 Logan Holme 24; 2 Trimmer 30; 4- Dalmeny 36; 1 Silk Thread 36; 16 Billy Sea 48; n Moneyspider 60; 15 Trenand 72; 13 Tom Thumb also started. Marshal Neil, Succession, and William the Great assumed the lead after two furlongs had been covered. The same order was maintained past the stands, with Trimmer, Jewel Pointer, and Silk Thread next. Going out of the straight Author Jinks moved up fast ' and going along the back was in third place j behind Marshal Neil and Dr. Dillon, with I William the Great and Succession next. Pass- ! ing the stands the last time, Author _ Jinks i led William the Great, Succession. Trimmer, ' and Jewel Pointer. Three furlongs from homo Author Jinks and William the Great led Trimmer and Jewel Pointer. Author Jinks stopped badly in the straight and was beaten into third place. William the was a length in front o£ Jewel Pointer, with Author Jinks half a length away. Tom Thumb was fourth. Time,.—4.yfi 3.5, 4.33 -1-5, -1.34. Winner trained by H. Fro:jt. HAGLEY HANDICAP tin harness), of 400 mivs; second 100. third 50. 2.45 class. 1 \m. 1. Exnrs. J. A. Duffey's b c NATIVE CHIEF- by Logan Pointer —Regina d'Oro syrs 48 . . F. G. Holmes 1 C. G. J. Barton's br g Bel! Harold nged 12 . . W. J, Tomkinson 2 2. R. Grant's b g Harold Thorpe aged scr M. B. Edwards 3 ! 8 Talent scr; 1 Fight Ever sc.r bracketed with Native Chief; .11 Dillon Wilkes ser; 9 Golden Devon 12; 10 Queen's Own 12.; 7 Bessie Logan 24; 3 Jack Potts 24; 4 Borniy Logan 36: 5 Waitaki Girl 36 also started. The field got away to a good start. Talent and Dillon Wilkes were tho first to show oat, followed by Bell Harold, Harold Thorpe, Bessie Logan, and Golden Devon. Coming down the straight the order was Bell Harold, Bessie Logan. Dillon Wilkes, Talent, Queen's Own, and Nativo Chief. Along tho back stretch Bell Harold still led from a bunched field. Native Chief came through on the rails at the entrance to the straight, and in a good finish beat Bell Harold by half a length, willi Harold Thorpe-the same distance away third. Queen's Own was_the next to finish. Times—2.4s. 2.4S I*s, 2. -19 o-u. Winner trained by J. J. Kenncrley.

NOTES ON THE RACING. The Favourite Beaten. •lieal the Great was made only a Slightly better favourite than Cannonball and Nelson McKinncv in a good betting race. Xelson McKinney hopped off in the lead, atul, making his own pace all tlie way, had enough in reserve to stall off a very determined challenge by Cannonball. Xelson McKinney appeared to be quite at home in the very heavy going, a*hd did not make a mistake from start to finish, lie is a good solid trotter, .aud as It: was not fully extended on this occasion he may win again. Cannonball showed great speed, but he was forced to cover a good deal of extra ground, and though his effort was a game one, he had nothing left in reserve at the finish. Duke Bingen' commenced at a great pace, and was kept in a good position throughout, but was simply not good enough on the day. Real the Great went a good race, but the going was all against her. Wild Hebe, looking better than for a long time past, went solidly, and- finished fifth. The Saddle Horses. Jewel Pointer was backed down to a very short price in the St. Albans Handicap, with Firpo, Pan Yan, Final McKinney, and Author Jinks almost even second favourites. Bingen Lacl l and Daisy Pointer were the early leaders, and with half the journey gone were still carrying on from Auguste while both Final McKinney and v Jewel Pointer were already in good positions. In the back the last time Bingen Lad and Auguste Dillon were setting the pace, and Jewel Pointer was making a bold bid. Jn the straight Bingen Lad struggled on gamely, but Auguste Dillon had a lot left in reserve, aud at the finish won very comfortably from Jewel Pointer, who did not seem at home in the going, but nil the same had too much pace for Bingen Lad. Auguste Dillon has not done a lot of racing during the past twelve months, but he retains ail the brilliancy he showed when at best, lie was foaled iii 1015, and '.'.is' dam, Imperieuse, was by Electioneer trom a thoroughbred mare bv Perk in Warbeck TI.

Tie Cup. When totalisator business opened on the New Zealand Cup Handicap ii was early apparent that the bracketed "quartette. Great Bingei:, Great llope, Kohara, and Aeron would carry the bulk of the money, and though the bracket retained favouritism until the closing of the machine, there was a lot of support for Talaro, Cardinal Logan, and Black Admiral, horses that had been in public favour since the handicaps appeared. From start to finish the race was full pt excitement, and at different stages practically every horse, with perhaps the exception of Sea Pearl, and Queen 's Own, had a sporting chance. J. J. Kennerley quickly rushed Logan Chief to She front, and it was not long before Peter Bingen was tucked in behind liim in a beautiful position. Kennerley behind Logan Chief made the pace warm, and he was still fulfilling the. roll of pace-maker a litle over three furlongs from home, when his charge retired, and at the same time Peter Bingen cried enough. Kohara was always in a good position after the first six furlongs had been completed, and he waj well driven by Andrew Bryee, who exercised a lot of patience once he did race up to the leaders. 'When it came to the run down the final stretch Kohara carried on like a rare stayer and crossed the line with a comfortable margin in his favour. Kohara was certainly favoured with a good run all though and he handled the heavy going very nicely. It is doubtful if the track conditions had been differ-

ent. that any other horse woutj ~ha\e beaten him. lie was turned out in great condition by trainer J. Bryce, has effected a big- improvement in Kohara during the p:jst six months. Cardinal Logan was not 'favoured by tfcc best Oj. passages, and with a round to go, he was well back. Down the back and round the top turn he put in a sensational run that carried him into second place, but by that time he had used up all his reserve energy. It was a truly remarkable burst of speed he showed, and his effort on this occasion will not bo lost sight of by farseeing backers. Man o' War found the track conditions very much to his liking. Lsuallv a slow beginner he was in a good position before half the journey had been covered. lie was one of the first into the straight, and struggled on into third place a very tired horse. The Peri Huon stallion is well advanced in years, but his effort on this occasion shows hiui to have lost none of his old time tenacity, even if his brilliance has been dulled by long and trying racing. The hero of tin' race was Great Bingen, who, giving away what looked like almost impossible starts, gave his usual finished display of pacing, and kept hard at it right till the post was reached. Going out of the straight the. last <iine he was badly interfered with, losing several lengths through another horse breaking, and lie had to be pulled to the outside of the track to avoid a crash. It was a great performance on the part of the champion who, under adverse conditions, gave one of his best displays. Prince Pointer also went a good race, but he had had enough by the time the final stage was reached, and lie was just deprived of a share of the stake money- Black Admiral and Tnlaro disappointed their admirers, for Talaro mixed his gait, and Black Admiral, given every chance, did not seem to handle the going at all well. Audacious found the class beyond him, and the same may be said of Escapade. Sea Pearl and Great Hope failed to see the journey out.

A Good Stayer. After Exclusive hail a short preliminary l'or the Empire Handicap, her owner requested that he should be allowed to withdraw her from the race on account of her having injured herself, and this course was agreed to, the money invested on her on the totalisator being refunded. Omaha struck u merry gait from the start, and very shortly lie was followed by Bonalena, with whom he was bracketed. The pair cut out the running until entering the straight the second time, when Bonalena had had enough. This left Omaha out in front, but he was tiring, and Genuine, staying on well, got up to win in very impressive manner.

Genuine is a most promising young liorsc, endowed with more stamina than the average pacer, and he seems likeJy to develop into a good class pacer. There was a lot of merit in Omaha's performance, for he made all his own running, and struggled ou gamely when the pressure was applied. Berenice made a fast run half a mile from home, but was left without a finishing effortThe best of the unplaced division included Bob Logan, Harvest Child and Locanda Child. Granite City and Locanda General came down through one of the horses putting a foot through the wheel of Nipper's sulky. Epigram, who was expected to run well, stood on the mark.

A Certainty. 'I lie public backed Great Actress .for the JJiecarton Handicap, as though the result was beyond doubt, and so it proved. Pulling to the front after six furlongs had been covered, Great Actress was never really troubled to win from Amaris, who showed a fine burst of speed over the concluding stages. Amaris, who hails from Auckland, but was bred of Mr J. Anderson, of Templcton, was a bit unfortunate in striking such a good one as tlio winner. _ A few months back Mr J. J*.' McKenzic paid a big price for Great Actress, who now seems to be well worth the money. Henry Logan went a solid race, but the journey was plenty far enough for him, and he will probably do better in the near future over a, shorter course. King Pointer showed up as a useful pacer, and the racing experience should do Mate o' Mine a lot of good-

The Champion Trotters. The Dominion Handicap, confined to unhoppled trotters, attracted a class field, the bracketed pair, Elzear and Young Blake, being made a good favourite from Money Spider and Peter j Swift. The race was full of interest,! for after Elzear had lost ground at the start, she quickly joined the leaders, and helped to make the pace over.the mile. Young Blake carried the confidence of his party, but he broke three furlongs from home and Elzear carried on the running to win hand-' soinely. A hundred yards from the post Judge Hancock, who had put in a great run, appeared to get on terms with Elzear, and perhaps his driver was a little over confident. Peter Swift went a fine race till three furlongs from home when he broke, and Money Spider also lost ground at this stage. Trampfast, .starting from the back mark, went a fine race, and with any luck in the running, he would have been found disputing the final result. He is a splendid trotter and his next appearance will be awaited with interest. Considering the conditions the 4.36 registered by Trampfast was very fast.

Author Jinks Fails. William the Great followed up his win in Auckland by annexing the Victoria Handicap, of two miles, and returning his supporters a good dividend. The race was responsible for a somewhat remarkable performance by Author Jinks, who, giving GOyds start, was quickly rushed to the front, and over the last circuit made all his own running. The effort found him out, however, for after lie appeared to have the race in safe keeping he collapsed badly and in less than fifty yards both William the Great and Jewel Pointer passed him. Author Jinks was making his second appearance for the afternoon. He is only four years old and has been subjected to a harder career than hare some horses twice his age. That he is game there is no doubt, but he would probaibly do better if raced with a little more discretion. Tom Thumb got into fourth place, the result of a very fast finishing run.

A Brilliant Pacer. Speculators were again oil the mark in the Haglev Handicap, for Native Chief, bracketed with Tight Ever, was favourite, and won in good style. He started slowly, but soon settled down. Patiently handled, he waited for an opening, which did not come until the final stretch was reached, when Bell Harold, who was leading, allowed an opening on the rails, and F. G. Holmes took advantage of it. In a good finish Native Chief showed too much brilliancy for Bell Harold, and won a very interesting race by a narrow margin. There is not the slightest doubt but that Native Chief is a very brilliant pacer, and he was given a good test by a horse of Bell Harold's calibre. Providing that he keeps on his best behaviour he will win big races. Harold Thorpe did not appear to be going comfortably in the early stages, but he finished with a great burst of speed that gave promise of better things to come. Bessie Logan went a good race, and so did Queen's Own, but Jack' Potts may be expected to improve upon his showing in the near future. - •

HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. WHITE LEIGH HANDICAP (in harness), o( ~ . aOO /OVi. 3.51 class. ljm. Marvin Drift ~ 50r Nelson McKinnev ,lri I.ady lan .. 12 Real the Great 4S & a . t J u,e „ . v - tterbihwn .. 4 = Bridget Ganndo 24 Little Logan .. .».< Tiny Moon .. CA l>uke Bingon . . Nourmahal .. 315 Yo Blako Jf , f The Tofi. .. 36 COLRTENAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 soys. 4.30 class. 2m. ri , au £. s • • Audacious ~ 2-t Golden Devon .. s ?r Escapade .. 24 Trenand .. scr Tal! , ro _ Dil.on Wiikes .. scr Cardinal I.osan -is Logan Par* . . scr j; e3 p car i _ _j S Countryman .. s , r Q ueen - 6 o wn .. 4S Tom Thumb .. 60r Rlatk Admiral 4S Koicole .. 12 Acron 4S Figat. Ever ~ i<> Man _ „ 0 Talent 12 Jack Potts .. 72 Awav ..12 Imprint .. 7•> Locanda Jlac . . 21 Kohara . . 71 NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in harness of 4uo sovs. 4.30 to 4.36 class. 2m. Omaha • • sor Trimmer . . 36 Avenger . . sor Harry Audubon "fi Marshal Neil .. per Wharepiana .. Haunui .v SPr Dalmeny . 36 Lady Embrace s<-r Silk Thread . . ?fi £ rikl . . . 12 Billy Sea . . IS Succession .. William the Llzear • ■ 1- Great 4S Harold Burwood 24 Shine Soon i>o Judge Hancock 24 Author Jinks . . fiP Glandore . . 24 Parkwood . . *0 Dr. Dillon . . 24 Money Spider so Stunt Artist . . 24 Dillon Wilkes r>o Logan nolme .. 2-1 Jewel Pointer 72 Bin? Boy .. 2-1 Grey Cloud ineligible. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs, 4.42 class. 2m. srr Colenc Pointer C 4 Kreisler . . scr Kotuku Jack , . 24 Vestas .. scr Evelyn Locanda 24 Alvira .. g C r Dillon Gold . . 24 Billy Whizz .. per Henry Logan .. 36 Dusky Pointer scr Pointafena . . Carbine Direct scr Hold Bill . . '.',6 Suncleam . . scr Mob . ! so Binsrarih. , . scr Firpo . . Sfi Wen J o.. scr General Bingen 4? ». scr Hoon Hay . . 48 KinprPointer .. «cr Granite City . . 4S Daytime .. sr-r Geuuine .. 60 Oboe AT, Wilkes 12 Iliqh Jinks . . 50 Zenith . . 32 Bob Logan .. 60 Lncniuli General 12 Great Actress . . 72 Pinevßlo . . 12 Amaris . . S4 : Orphan . . 24 SOCKBURN" HANDICAP (in harness), of •100 sovs. 4.42 class. 2m.

Hebe .. scr Red Oak .. 60 Tiny Moon .. scr Bonny Spec , . 72 Proud Ala . . 12 John Mauritius S4 Audohell ~ 12 Audominion ~ 84 Nighborn . . 24 Master Audo .. 84 Clonmel ~ 24 Kola Boy .. 84 Frisco Beau .. :16 Young Blake .. 06 Our Lady .. 4 8 Klzear .. 96 Lee Todd .. . r,o Peter Swift .. 120 Caunonball , . 60 ROYAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs. 2.46 class. ljm. Logan Park .. scr Bessie Logan 24 Taurekareka .. scr Ahuriri . . 24 Brentloc . , per Talaro . . 24

Audacious .. scr Imprint ~ 24 Dillon Wilkes scr Logan Chief 24 Shino .Soon .. scr Loganwood .. r,(i Harold Thorpe scr Bonny Logan . . "fi St. Maura .. 12 Acron .. 36 Jewel Pointer 12 Great Hope .. "6 Queen's Own .. 12 Waitaki Girl .. 36 Tom Thumb .. 12 Author Jinks .. "6 Locanda Mac . . 24 Prince Pointer 43 Kohara .. 24. Acceptances close to-day at noon.