RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20108, 11 December 1930, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING FIXTURES.

December 13—Waipa R.O. December 2ti— December 26, 27—Wesllafld B.C. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. £92 IS ir«^kn.o .December 26, 29, January 1, -—Auckland December 26 —Hurunui Turf Club. DeceSber 31, 1-Greymouth J.C. January i—Waikouaib R.C. January I—Wy ndham R.C January 1, 2—Hawke s Bay J.C. January 1, 2 —Stratford R.C. January 1, 2—Marton J.C. January 1, 3—Wairarara r, n January 2, 3—Southland B.C. January 7, B—Reefton8 —Reefton J.C. January 8, 10—Thames J.C. January 10, 12—Vincent J.C. January 14, 15—Poxton B.C. Janiiary 17—Bay of Islands B.C. Tatinarv 20. 22 —Wairon K.O. Jailuaty 20. 22. 24— Wellington B.C. January 22 —Ashhurst-Pohangina B.C. January 24 —AVairio J.C. . January 24—Waipapnkaun B.C. Jailiiary 2ft, 29—Pahiatua R.Q. January 29, 31—Takaruna J.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

December 13— Brighton T O. ( December 20 —Hawke s Bay T. 0.. DeieMber 26—Ashburton T.L. ' December 26—Gore T.O. ■namttlber 26. 27—Westporfc T.O. i '■December 26, 27—South Wnirarapft T.C. December 27, 30, 31—Auckland T.C. l December 30—Winton T.C. < December 30 —Reefton 1.0. TURF GOSSIP, ; ] Nominations. Iforttinations for the Stratford Racing Club's Annual Meeting will close at 9 p.m. to-day. Nomin&tions for th 6 Marton Jockey Club's Summer Meeting will close at 9 p.m. to-morrow. To-day'a Sale at 9 a.m. The Said of racehorses at the Biccarton training sheds to-day will start at 0 a.m.BhaJ:p. Ia addition to Mr Georgo Gould's three horses, Pharaoh, Galante, and Jael, the aged geldings Master John . by Day Comet and Money Bag by Saxby will be offered. West. Coast Supporter. ■ The Well-known owner-trainer It. A damson has been indisposed for the •past few weeks as a result of a leg injtlry, bat is able to be about again, and hopes to undertake Ms regular trip to the West Coast meetings. Back in Work. The Vifl(!oimt has been recommissidned by T. H« Gillett, who thus now has three brothets ill active commission at the traa time. The Viscount has done -well during hiß Bpell, and is carrying itiore eondition than on previous occasionfi wlieft he htis been pat aside. The Ellerulie Souble. Nightmarcfr and Star Stranger are n<>w equal favourites in early discus- ., tiiona for the Auckland Cup, With Concentrate and In the Shade next fancied. In- the Railway Handicap <?thr6madyne is outstanding favourite, and there is little between Supremacy, Gesture, and Autopay, -who have most friends of the remainder. GMafc Northern Derby. One result of Sargon's success at flPakapnna is that he is being discussed in a strong opponent for Cylinder in / the 6reat Northern Derby. Most { people, however, will prefer to rely on Cylinder, who may find a Eiccarton pair hardest to beat. Gustavo will be much fetter by New Year's Day than when .he Competed here last month, while PirftisA is another good prospect, provided she trains on. ' the Okawa Team. Great Charter, who was galloped on in "the running of the Criterion Handicap at Biccarton, has made a complete recovery, and will be at Ellerslie on Boxing Day and subsequent days. Commandant, Courtesy, Monarchy, and Chrysology, alsd in B. Alexander's stable, are all pleasing in theiir track , essays in preparation for the trip. to i Auckland, Kscovering. * The friends of P. P. Neagle will be ■ ( pleased to leatn that he is making satisfactory progress from the trouble , that hag had him confined in a private ' hospital for so many months. He has , placed Manifesto under the control of A, G. Dixorf, of Taradale, in view of competing at Waipukurau on Boxing Course. I Six years ago was lulled as the result of a fall during a-race at Taumarunui. Twelve months ago the favourite for the Taumarunui Cup, Ohinemuri, ridden by H. Gray, fell, and ■ the rider received a broken collarbone. Oh Saturday Ohinemuri (O. Mclnally) was started in the Taumaruntd Cup, and again she fell while running to the three furlong post. She was in front when she began to falter, and H. Goldfineh on Hakaioa intuitively saw the danger. He rushed his horse Up on the otttfeide of the leader, and when Hakanoa was cleat in the lead from Ohinemuri, the latter fell. Valsier (H. Gray) and Cruachan (C. Goulsboro) were in behind, while King Willonyx (Fergus) was on their heela, and Tlish- . na (W. H. Jones) three lengths back when Ohinemuri. crashed. Valsier, Crua- " chafl, and trishna fell over her, and King Willonyx Was badly interfered With, This left Hakanoa with a lead of ten lengths over King Willonyx, and he romped home. Five minutes later Ohinemuri was remounted to secure third money. The ground where the • smash occurred was Vefy soft, and in the later raees the riders Were insttucted to keep out and so avoid it. None .of the jockeys Was seriously injured tout 0, Mclnally Was badly shaken. '

TROTTING NOTES.

Reminder. ■ Acceptances for the Auckland T.C.'s SumftKJr Mepting closo on Friday. At the Stud. Wttitftki Girl litis Been retired from , the race track, and. has been mated with Native King. A ftroriflsing Trotter. One 6f the best-looking young horses in commission at present a two-ye&r-old bay gelding by 3?eter Clienault from Ladyschild, that iB being educated by ft. W. Aker. This youngster had shown ly promise as a paccr, but o£ lata has aaopted the trotting- gait.

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

Arethusa's Prospects. Arethusa is quite capable of running out a solid two miles and she showed this by the mariner in which she won the Methven Cup in October. Her form , on Saturday should give some idea ot licr prospects at Auckland., Favourite for New Brighton. The early favourites for the Mace , Memorial Handicap, to be decided at : New Brighton on Saturday, are Arethusa and Tenedos, and in view of holiday racing the form of both Will be Watched with a lot of interest. At the recent Meeting at Addington, Tenedos was only started once, and then he lost all chance by standing on the mark. This is not one of his usual failings, and ho can be depended upon to do better on the grass track on Saturday. H. W. Aker's Bracket. 11. W. Akcr will have the bracketed pair, Tactless and Great Triumph, to carry his colours in tho Electric Han- j dicap at New Brighton. Both are on 24 yards behind, which represents a 2.15 mark, and either on his best behaviour is quite capable of beating this time. Great Triumph, however, is unreliable, and Tactless has disappointed on a number of occasions. At the New Brighton Meeting held in September, Tactless from a 2.17 • mark, won the Electric Handicap in 2.18 1-5, and a repetition of this form will find hita a difficult proposition this week-end. Back in Auckland. J. Shaw, who recently went South intending to set up in Christehurch as a public trainer, has returned to Auckland, says the Auckland "Star," and, believing a change is as good as a holiday, will not bother with horses for a month or two. lie has joined up with George Walker, the well-known wrestler, and they are setting up an up-to-date gymnasium and Turkish baths in tho city. Life Members. , Two men who played major parts years ago in placing the Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association on a sound footing were Mr T. G. Fox and Mr 0. W. Hervey. At last night's annual meeting of the Association they were re-elected president and auditor ' respectively, but a higher honour awaited them, for they were both made life members. • Appreciation of the manner in which Mr Fox had carried out the duties of president during the past year was expressed, while the work of both men during the years was the subject of laudatory comment from all sides. A Popular Host. One of the most pleasant parts of tho Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association's meeting each year is the supper provided by Mr B. Musson, the friend of all sporting men. When, at last night's annual meeting, Mr Musson entered with his coffee, sandwiches, and other delicacies, he was received with I applause. Acknowledging the greetings, | he Walked to the president (Mr T. G. Fox) and presented hint With a nosegay of roses.

HANDICAPPING.

THE NEW SYSTEM.'' The opinion that it Would be difficult to perfect the present System of handicapping of trotting horses much furthet was expressed at last night's annual meeting of the Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association. The annual report referred to tho system as "the greatest innovation in the sport of trotting." The system, it added, had been well tried Out, and, at the conference of delegates held in August, it had been decided to give it a trial'fb* a further twelve months. The chairman (Mr T. G. Fox) pointed out that one of the things they must strive for was to prevent the handicapper from using his own discretion about handicapping horses which could do aboiit equal time. Mr J, N. Clarke claimed that the time had arrived when they should have fixed penalties. The Association should stand by this principle. They could do away with handicappers, for it could aimost be done by a clerk in the oMce. "All the leadittg trotting men of the Dominion met hefe night after night to try to perfect the system of handicapping further, but where did We gotf" asked Mr W. J. Tomkinson. "We Would find it difficult," he added, 'Ho improve the system any furthet and our experience is that the finer points are not appreciated by conference, So what is the use of taking them there! So few people understand them." Mr J. Bryce argued that what they wanted was that fewer horses should take part in any one race. What was the use of the handicapping system ■ when they had thirty horses in one racef ( he asked, ' The discussion then lapsed.

B. DEELEFS DEATH.

EVIDENCE AT INQUEST. (PBE9S ASSOCIATION TSLEGSAM.) AUCKLAND, December 10. A verdict of. accidental death was returned by Mr F. K, Hunt, Coroner, at the adjourned inquest into the death of Benjamin Kinsipan Deeley, aged 48, a well-known ex-jockey, on December 4th. William Murdoch Murray, chemist, eaid that at about 4.30 p.m. on December 3rd lio was informed that a man was Jyittg on the stairway landing m St. Kevin's arcade, Karangahape road. On going there, witness recognised Deeley, who had a shop in the arcade As he was unconscious, witness carried him into the shop. When he regained consciousness, however, he refused to lie quiet, and later left the shop to go to his hotne. He saw Deeley walking unsteadily along the footpath. In his -opinion, Deeley fell down about eight steps before he hit tiie landing. At each step there were tu.irks of blood, which came from the buck of Deeloy's hands, Bhowing he fell backward. Ruby Paterson, Deeley's housekeeper, said he appeared all right when he came home at about 5.30 p.m., although he was quieter than usual. Early on the following morning witness was awakened by the sound of a bump and on making investigations found that Deeley had fallen out of bed. He was lying unconscious on the floor* arid doctors who were summoned ordered his removal to the hospital, where he died. Dr. Main taid a post-mortem examination disclosed an extensive fracture ol the skull, with large inter-cranial hemorrhage. This with the accompanying brain datliage was the cause of death. In returning a Verdict in accordance With the medical dvideftce, the Coroner sftid he Was satisfied that death was accidetttalj

.WOODVILLE J.C.

HANDICAP TO ARROW LAD. HUNTING CRY WINS SPRINT. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TSLEGRASC.) WOODVILLE, December 10. The Woodville District Jockey Club's Summer Meeting was held to-day in fine veather and before a satisfactory at;endance. Tho totallsator investments yere £11,135 against £14,477 on tho secmd day last year. The total for the neeting was £22,463, a decline of £8767 is compared with the last Summer Meet,hg. Results :• — PAPATAWA HURDLES, Of 120 sovs. One mile and a half. I—T. V. Helling'e EASTERLY 10-9 A. Bobinson 1 2—Mrs Peterson's Evening Hero 9-0 C. Hobinson 2 4 —Miss Douglas' Kaokaoroa 9-0 A. Griffith 3 3 Shining. Armour 9-6; 5 Roi de Yal 9-1; 3 Whakaari 9-0; 7 Lady Alopheh 9-0; 8 BlAck Acre 9-0; 9 Half Acre 9-0 filso started. Won by half a length; three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 50 2-ssec. NOVICE STAKES, Of 3CO sovs. Weight, 8-5. Six furlongs. I—A.1 —A. J. Toxward's BEVERAGE 11. Gray 1 B—J. Allison's Brambletorn H. Young - 2—A. El. Koala's Chief Savage H. Goldfinch 3 3 Joie de Yal, 13 Enter, 6 Gueress, 7 Mon Roi, 5 Flute, 4 ltalmuk, 12 Sliootist, 11 Queen's Salute, 9 Blacksmith, 10 Braggart also started. Won by a length; head second and third. Blacksmith was fourth. Time, Imin 16aec. GOTHABD MEMORIAL HANDICAP, I Of 200 sovs. One mile and a distance. I—\Y. E. Collins' br h ARROW LAD bv Ariowsmith—Joanne Laddo 6yrs 7-18 L. J. Ellis 1 5—R. Grace's High l'alutin' 7-11 H. Wiggins 2 S—T. and P. O'Neill's Paratoo 7-13 A. Macdonald 3 White Fan™ 8-7; Otftiri 8-3; Atholspear 7-11; Royal Game 7-2; Mount Shannon 7-0; Mountain Heath 7-0 also started. Won by three lengths; half a length between eecond and third. Time, lmin 54 JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 110 sovs. Fife furlongs. I—W. H. Gaisford's ESTEEM 7-13 H. Gray 1 B—Mrs F. Armstrong's Chief Cook 8-5 T. Green 2 3—F. Bristol's Hampden 8-5 B. 11. Morris 3 Gay Court 7-7; Buster Brown 7-7; Beacon Fir« 7-6; Black Songster 7-5; Psychologist 7-5; St. Roger 7-5; White Squall 7-5; All Humbug 7-0; Qucxfram 7-0; Anemometer 7-0, Invite 7-0; Jean Ladosio 7-0 also started. Won on tho post. Time, lmin 2 4-5180. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. I—T, Fraser's br c HUNTING CRY by Hunting Song—Natalio 4yrs, t)-1 !3" R. Rood 1 2—ld. Mackenzie's Royal Parade 7-13 K. Voitro 3 4 —E. L. Barnos's Keddar 7-12 11. Wiggins 3 8 Broad Acre 7-12; 7 Dobbin 7-3; 6 Taranto 7-2; 5 Briar Root 7-0 also started. Won by a length; half a neck second and third. Dobbin was fourth. Time, lmia 14 3-Bb«C. KIRITAKI HANDICAP, Of 100 soys. Six furlongs. •fr_W. J. King's ACMIL 8-5 S. Anderson 1 B—W. H. Gaisford's statuary 7-13 T. Webster 3 ! B—-W. Hlgglns's Pass Oft 7 0 .. 8i 4 Arajean 8-9;, 1 Pikltere B*4 j 8 San Que* 8-0; 2 Mfthora 7-12; 10 Crash 7-8; 11 Hymgreat 7*B j 7 Money Mint 7-0; 0 King Hal 7-0 also started. Won by half a neck, with length between second and third. Time, lmin 14 4-ssec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs. One mile and a distance. t—V. Ormond'S PEWA 8-2 L. J. Ellis 1 18— J. J. Gatenby's Nea Lap 7-7 M. Gilmore 2 I—ft'Oyley and Cornford's Tripping 7-13 8. Gerrand 3 3 Lordlike 8-9; 5 Tunbridgo 8-0; 4 Dainty Ways 8-4; 10 Air Laddie 8-1; 12 Latakia 8-0; 8 Jayson 7-12; 6 Arrowzone 7»9; 7 Arrowhead 7-7; 11 Kiriana 7-0; 9 Spearopa 7-0; 15 Fallow 7-0; 14 Zephyrtts 7-9 also started. Won by a length and a half. Jayson "was fourth. Time, lmin 68scc.

OOBOE HANDICAP, Of 130 boVb* Seven furlong*. I—H. Tu»pae'« KAHIKATOA 8-1B H. Gray 1 6—G. Chaffey'S Tahoma 7-8 S. Gerrand 2 2—Dr. Louisson'i Desert Sons 8-9 li. J. Ellis 8 6 Head Serang 8-13; 4> Bold Front 8-9; 9 Queen's Choice 8-4; 5 Rory More 7-18 j ? Ta Awt* c»r 7-0; 8 Dolomite 7-8 also ii*rted. "Won by two lengths, with a length between second And third. Bold Front was fdtirth. Tlt&e, ltnin 28 2-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. [THE PBSBB Special Service.] The Woodvillo Meeting concluded today in fine, Cool weather, and en & fast track, favourites had a good innings, Winning the first fivo races. Arrow Lad scored easily in the principal handicap, while Stinting Boy made an interesting reappearance in New Zealand to win the open sprint, comfortably. A Narrow Win. Easterly started a fed-hot favourite for the Hurdles, and was in a winning position all the way, being never further back th&fi second or third. When She ran otit at the last fence, however, and lost several lengths on Evening Hero, it looked as if she had lost the race, Hewever, she came again and Scored by a neck. Kaokaoroa was three lengths away third, having been well up throughout. Shining Armour was fourth, followed by Lady Alophen, Whakaari, and Black Acre. The winner's performance was impressive, for she practically threw the race away at the last fence. Her opponents, however, were a poor lot. Kaokaoroa ran an improved race. The Maidens. Beverage, an even money favourite for the Maiden Race, duly won, but ho was fortunate in obtaining a run up the rails in the straight, where four horses tvere in front of him. But for this it is probable that he would not have been in the money. Blacksmith and Chief Savage led to the straight from Kalmuk, Flute, and Beverage. Brajnbletorn came up on the outer coming into line, and had taken charge half-Way up the running. Here Beverage slipped through and went on v to beat Brambletorn by a length. Chief Savage was a head away third, with Blacksmith fourth; then Flute, Kalmuk, and Gueress. Beverage was lucky, and had Brambletorn been handled better he would have won and brought off a big surprise. He is a useful-looking four-year-old bred at Btonyhurst, being by The Ace from Brambletye, and is thus halfbrother to Thorndale and Prickles. A Comfortable Win. Arrow Lad scored a very comfortable win in the principal handicap, taking the load six furlongs from home and never afterwards giving anything a chance. Paratoo led him to the six and then lay second, followed by Otairi, Atholspear, High Falutin', and White Fang. Arrow Lad was well clear entering the straight, and eventually Won by three lengths from High falutin', who beat Paratoo by a length. Atholspear was a close fourth, and then

camo Mountain Heath, Otairi, and White Fang. Nothing had any chanco with Arrow Lad, who broke his exasperating sequence of seconds. High Falutin' was all out to beat Paratoo, who claimed a 51b allowance, but did hot improve very much on his first day's form. Atholspear was not good enough, and thfc efforts of Otairi and White Fang when they moved up on the turn W6re shortlived. Arrow Lad, White Fang, and High Falutin' were very evenly backed at the head of the pool. A Thrilling Finish. The two-year-old race provided a thrilling finish, Esteem getting lip on the post to beat the pacemakers, Chief Cook and Hampden, with just sufficient margin to declare by. St. Roger was left and took nci part in the running. Chief Cook and Hampden led to the straight from All Humbug, Esteem, Psychologist, and Teller. Chief Cook and Hampden were having a rare battle, and until the closing stages Hampden looked likely. Chief Cook finished better, however, only to go under in the very last stride to the hard-ridden favourite, Esteem, the margins being half a head and a head. All Humbug was fourth, followed by Psychologist, Teller, and Buster Brown. The winner's performance was very solid, for H. Gray was hard at him a long way from home. Chief Cook and Hampden ran well, while All Humbug and Psychologist, the latter from the same stable as tho winner, performed creditably. Hunting Cry Scores. Hunting Cry, having his first race since his success over a mile and a quarter at Randwick, started a hot favourite for the sprint. After beginning best and lying second to Taranto to tho I straight, he came on to score a very comfortable victory. There was a good race for second money, Royal Parade beating Keddar by half a neck. Dobbin was fourth after being prominent throughout, and Broad Acre arid Taranto wero next. R. Reed never had to move on the winner, just keeping him going. It was a good performance, though neither the opposition nor the time was so good aa when Toxeuma won on the first day. Acmil Consistent. The consistent Acmil scored a convincing win in the hack sprint after getting none the best of a poor dispatch and then running wide into the straight. There was one false start and when let go Mahora got all the best of it, being well clear in the first two furlongs from Money Mint, San Quex, Crash, and Pakitere, then Pass On and Staiuary. San QUex got squeezed bnck at tho half, and on the turn the order was Mahora, Crash, and Pakitere from San Quex with Statuary and Acmil moving up. Once in line Statuary drew up and was clear over tho last furlong. Acmil then came with a rattle and got up to win by half a neck. Pass On was a length and a half away third, with Mahora fourth, then King Hal, San j Quex, and Pakitere. The winner won too well for any excuses for the others, but the favourite, Pakitere, was outside several horses all tho way, and better ridden might have tlono better. Arajcan got lost at tho start and never had any chance. Pilar Lap's Sister Shows Form. The feature of the hack distance event was the forward showing of Phat Lap's sister, Nea Lap. So far she has shown very moderate form, but to-day she swept up on the outer on the turn and beat all but tho winner, Pewa. PeWa was always Well placed in behind the leaders, Arrowzone and Tripping, and once 110 made his run the raco was Over, his margin at tho post being a length nnd a half. The favourite, Tripping, failed by a head to withstand Nea Lap's run, and Jayson'was right tip fourth. Jayson was unlucky, for he had to como from tho rear "of the field. Spcaropa and Arrowhead finished next after good races. Lordliko did not get a good run. He had no luck at the Meeting. Nea Lap carried only £l4, bo her dividend for second wa» sub*stantial, and tho largest of the Meeting. An enquiry into Lordlike's running was held, but no action was taken. A Convincing Win. Kahikatoa won his double in convincing Stylo, again being handy to the leaders, Queen's Choice and Tahoma, to the straight, and then running home tod strongly for his opponents, beating Tahoma by a length and a half. Tahoma lasted long enough to beat Desert Song by a head. Bolt Front finished well into fourth place, and then came Rory Mor and Queen's Choice. It was again a good thing for the 1 winner. Tahoma should Soon win a tace, and Desert Song ran Well. Head Serang was unlucky-.

CANTERBURY OWNERS AND BREEDERS.

ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING. TROPHIES i AWARDED. "Canterbury is becoming more than ever the recognised centre for the breeding and training of trotting horses," stated the report of the Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association, presented at last night's annual meeting of the Association. The president (Mr T. G. Fox) presided over a fair attendance. The report showed that the following trophies had been won during the season:— Leading reinsman: Mr C. S. Donald (gold-mounted whip, presented by Mr T. G. Fox). Second reinsman: Mr M. Holmes (sil-ver-mounted whip, presented by Mr Claude Piper). Leading trainer: Mr C. S. Donald (silver cup, presented by Mr J, R. McKenzie, and gold-mounted whip, presented by Mr J. "W. Trist) 4 Second trainer: Mr F. 6. Holmes (trophy presented by Hickmott's Brewery). Leading saddle horseman: Mr F. C. Price (silver-mounted whip, presented by Mr J. B. McDougall). Second saddle horseman: Mr M. Holmes (riding bridle, presented by Mr J. McCleary). Leading trainer with unhoppled trottors: Mr C. S, Donald (gold medal, presented by Mr T. G. Fox). Leading sire:' Mr J. T. Paul's Nelson Bingen, 74 winners (red ribbon, presented by Mr J. C. Wallace). Leading money-winner sire: Mr J. T. Paul's Nelson Bingen, £18,637 (shield, presented by Mr A. D. Hamilton; to bo hold annually by owner of leading sire). Leading horseman with unhoppled trotters: Mr R. B. Berry (bridle, presented by Mr J. H. Baldock) equal with Mr C. S. Donald (bridle, presented by Mr G. F. Ball. Trotting During Season. ting has advanced considerably during the past year," added the report. "The racing has been clean and interesting and a number of excellent performances . recorded. The records of the following

hones did great eteiit to the division: —■ r 6 "Wrecker, Erin's Fortune, Kid Loean Harold Logan, Native Prince, Muriel de Oro, Bonny Logan, Author Jinks Padlock, Gold Jacket, Wilma DilW Terence Dillon, Peter Bingen, Loean' Chief, Kingcraft, Logan Park, Kins Pointer, Dundas Boy, Kohara, Jewel Pointer, and Great Parrish. "Amongst the straight-out trotters Some splendid contests were witnessed! The Reason's most prominent trotters were:— "John Mauritius, Writer, Admiral Bingen, Koro Peter, Young Plaice, Western Voyage, Money Spider, and Trampfast. "The Forbury Park Trotting Club deserves special praise for continuing a race for three-year-old trotters, which was wbn this year by Great Nelson and Great Way (dead heat) with Koro Peter third. "The following throe-year-olds raced prominently during the year: "Purser, Royal Bilk, John Jinks, Arethusa, Red Shadow, Rawhitiroa, and White Satin (trotter). "The two-year-olds to race prominently were:— "Trotter against time—Todd Lonzia •2min 22 2-ssec; pacing—Arethusa, Gold Chips, and Royal Chenault. "Transport for horses to Meetings in various parts of New Zealand is a most Important matter," added the report. "We are glad to announce that our Association has been able to arrange special horso trains and other facilities for conveying horses to Meetings away from Christchurch. Our secretary deserves special mention for his successful work in this respect, which has proved a considerable advance on the old method. Negotiations have taken place between the Association and the railway authorities to facilitate the carriage of trotting horses and are being pursued at the present tinio. Our thanks are due to the Railway Department for their favourable consideration of various requests relating to the transport of horses and their attendants during the season. We hope that members will do'their utmost to support the railways in the future." The balance of assets over liabilities ] was shown as £247 14s 7d. Moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet, the chairman remarked that it did not look well to have £6O outstanding in subscriptions, when the Association was 250 strong. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Officers Elected. The following officers were elected: — President, G. Fox; vice-presi-dents, Messrs D. F. Dennehy, G. Reed, C. H. Piper, R. W. Franks, J. MeCreanor, P. Munn, J. N. Clarke, R. J. Munro, W. J. Trist, J. Bryce, 11. F. Nicoll, F. E. Sutton, N. L. Price, E. I McCullough, M. O'Brien, W. S. Wootten, A. J. Lawrence, J. L. Robb, J.Jack, F. A. Neale, D. Spence, W. Hayward, W. J. Tomkinson, S. Bennett, and A. Hendriksen; treasurer, Mr J. N. Clarke; secretary, Mr F. Ilickinbottom; auditor, Mr C. W. Hervey; committee, Messrs T. 11. McKenzie, C. S. Donald, J. Slack. J. B. McDougall, G. F. Robinson, D. Withers, F. Unwin, E. C. McDermott, G. Dale, and E. Russell.

GORE T.C. HANDICAPS. (rusks isaociATioK f£usajUu.) GORE, December It). Following at* the handicap# for tli# Gore Trotting Club's Meeting:— CROYDON HANDICAP, la saddle. Ot 150 sovs. Bmln SOict elatt. One mite and a half. Honest Harold ter Gardenellfc .. $4 Margaret Bon Jour 24 Parristi scr Bon Fleur •.«, 24 Blnatra ~ scr Lough Guy 86 Speedwell .. ecr Waterfcong .. 36 Stanley Bingen ecr Iwanta .. 36 Solarlst .. scr Royal Stan . • 30 Mahiner&ngi .. ecr Kernlee .. 30 Keen j&erby .. ecr Brent Boy .. 48 Nelson Queen ser Bob Wilkes .. 00 Petra . i scr Molly Audubon 60 Erin's Count .. ecr Merce Biugen 73 Box On .. ecr Cathedral Rose 84 Yankee ItfrtAh ecr Jnde .. 108 Ruby Bingen .. 24 TRIAL HANDICAP, In. harness. Of 105 bovb. 4min ltee class. One mile and five furllngs. Black Watch. .. ecr Sea Wave .. so* Golden Bingen scr Sonny Login set Gold Bra . scr Mao's Lady ~ eor "War Paint .. scr Chiming Wave scr Goldwyn .. scr Sadie Bingen .. scr Sunny Mary . .i scr Knowledge .. Scr Sun .. ecr Magneto .. aer Sunflash ~ tbt Larsen ~ Scr Special Sun .. eer Sunny Morn .. 12 Lady Orange .. «cr Honest Dillon 13 Travis Wilkes aer Meditate .. 12 Speckled Gold net Jack Hobba .. 12 Roselight ' .. ecr Baby Joan .. 13 Jock Hammer set Radio .. 24 Erin's Pair .. 4or Free Chimes .. 24 Copper Nob .. ter Grey Girl •. 36 Almont Cling .. scr Great d'Oro «. 48 Probationer .. scr Olnadorfr ... 60 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Ba Saddle. Of 300 sots. 2tnln 91 see class. One mile. Real Home ~ ier (Tohn Dee .. 12 Nor'-wester .. g C r Coldwood .. 13 Sunstoria scr Spring Chimes 12 I>iek Swithin scr Lady Antrim .. 24 Say Admiral .. ecr Erin's Soy .. 24 Miss Adonis .. eor Bingen Patoh 86 Guy Blrtgen ..12 oorb trotting oxrp handicap, In harness. Of 400 sovs. 4mln 43« ec class. Two miles. Black Lion .. scr Erin's Boy .. scr Maurice Dillon ecr Nelson's Ayrmont Chimes scr Victory 12 Musical Chimes scr Satin King 12 Sunshade .. bcv Lily Harold .. 12 Great d'Oro scr Pink Sugar .1 12 Revolt .. scr Sunbell 33 Imperial Bingen ecr Warepa „. go Bingen Patch ecr Tarndalo go Silver Jack .. ecr Sunchild 72 Mountain Ore ecr CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 sovs, Bmin sCsec claBS One mile and five furlongs. Tussore Silk .. ecr Jolly Wave .. scr Matchmaker .. scr Luath .. scr Wove Soon .. scr Erin's Chance scr Ellegro .. scr Streak .. 12 Great d'Oro ~ scr Stella Bingen 12 Highland King scr Sunflre .. 24 Buhbloom .. scr Lady Zephyr .. 24 Nelbar .. Scr Erin's Advance 24 Celeste •.. Scr Seaworthy .. 36 pageant d'Or scr Alva Lass .. 48 Elite Bingen scr Meteor .. 48 Glen Wilkes .. scr Spring Chimes 60 MATAURA HANDICAP, In harness. Of 180 sovs. smin 4sec class. Two milos. Episode .. scr Bon Jour .. & cr Gladys Todd .. Scr Gardenells .. fier Margaret Patrish scr Lough GUy .. scr Binatra .. scr Iwanta .. g Cr Stanley Biugen Scr Royal Stan .. 12 Thora Derby .. ' scr Bon Fleur .. 12 Speedwell .. scr Bob Wilkes .. 24 Solarist • • scr Brent Boy .. 36 Mahiiiera-ngi .. scr Molly Audubon 86 Ferhlee •• scr Cathedral Rose 48 Bell Norris .. scr Merfee Bingen 48 Etta Bells ». scr Sunny Gold .. 60 Nelson Queen scr All Thorpe .. 72 Box On •• Hydro .. 86 Yankee Patch wsr Jode 120

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Ia scr St. Bingen „ 24 Master Jack .. scr Jolly Wave .. 2i Jack Hammer Bcr Omadora - Jerelderle .. *cr Erin'. Star .. 24 Larsen •• •« Tussore Sl,k - Almont Cling .. scr Ellegro - Dillon Pointer Bcr Lua-th ** Knowledge .. *cr Sunranes Celeste *cr Mountain Grev Girl .. Bcr Dweller 86 Wild Pigeon .. scr Glen Wilkes .. 86 Highland King 12 Erin's Advance 48 Sunbloom .. 12 Sunfire " Wave Soon .. 12 Wehr Bingen 60 Winning Wave 13 FINAL HANDICAP, in harness. Of 225 bovs. 2min 55scc claBS. I Q ha One mile and ft quarter. LadyZita .. «« Erin's Boy .. scr Imperial Logan acr Tennessee Child ecr Mountain Ore Bcr Imperial Bingen 12 Maurice Dillon scr Lily Harold .. 12 Miss Adonis .. scr Lady Antrim .. 12 Ayrmont Chimes Bcr Satin King •• 12 Musical Chiiries Bcr Pink Sugar .. 24 Nor'-wester .. scr Alva Lass .. 24 Suncross .. Nelson's Victory 24 Silver Jack .. scr Wild Nita 80 Dick Swithin .. scr Warepa 60 Bay Admiral ..scr greymouth t.c. nominations. iSPUCIifc TO TUB rRESS.) GREYMOUTH, December 10. Following aro the nominations for tiio G ley mouth. TiotUng Club's Summer Meeting, which constitute a record an tho history of the club: — FIRST DAY. GUINNESS HANDICAP (in harnessl. of 1% sovs; 3.54 class; twelve and * fuilones— Worthy King, Willie. Derby, ! Pearler, Allanora, Dollar King, Major 1 Compromise, Dillon Logan, Tim Una Great 1 Thought, Nyallo Silk, Priceless, Neil Dillon, Crimson Key, Fleet Arrow, ie Kmga.Raylvocd, Le Fashion, Plain Silk, Gold Spear, Irish Author, Matcbglow, Dark Gin* HftjoW Bingen, Location, Pearl Bingen, Oxford Queen, Sister Hose, Carol Nelson, Beautiful Rose, Proud Pointer, Travis, Aristotle, Shortly, Golden Harvest, Netta Oro. EXPRESS HANDICAP (in harness), of 123 sovs; 3.57 class; twelve and a half furlongs—Gift, lilddy Parrish, Wild Guy, BeAl Money, Child Boy, Nancy Bingen, Merry Peter, Nelson Moor, Sparkling Bells, Kitty Fairish, Ability, Fairyland, Hallo Joe, Special Pointer, Golden Spray, Esbine, Dilfaehion, Wikitiroa, Heal Reta, Bramdean, Great Glee, Pattie Bingen. J2LECTRIC HANDICAP (in .addle), o! 125 sovs; 2.35 elaea; eight and a half ftirlongs—Worthy King, Homeward Bound, Major Brent, Llewellyn, Playgirl, Bella Somerton, Harina, Golden Bond, Belle Lor; rimer, Checkers, Madam Locanda, Radley, Pointal, Bingenwood, Shining Eight, Matchglow, Child do Oro, Loco, Harold Bingen, Blue Glen, Dusolina, Shortly, Nelson Parrish, Dorie Thorpe, Beautiful Rose, Gold Rush, Binscarth, Harvest Girl, Glen Lake, Flying Kate, Dillonetic, Audience, Kawana. DOMINION HANDICAP (in harness), of 800 60vr; 3.38 olass; twelve and a hall furlongs—Rose Marie, ■ Morrison, Parkwood, Great Author, Major Lind, Colonial Boy (late Call Boy), Royal Comrade, Kreisler, Real Girl, Milo Minlt>, Festival, Denver CHy, Halswell Queen High Jinks, Ariki, j Nefsonian, Kautoma,'Mao Dillon, Sotherby, Sodium, Mao de Oro, George Eey, Hostess, Author Franz, St. George. t SUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 170 govs; 4.2S class; fourteen and a, half furlongs—Biddy Parish, Real Money, Child Boy, Nancy Bingen, Nelson Moor, Sparkling Bells, Ability, Bonora, Golden Spray, Repute, Ockley Wood, Bramdean, Great Glee, Midland, Pattio Bingen. INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP (in Hens), of JtSO sovs; 4.24 oiaea; fourteen ana b half furlong*—Silver Sea, Dillon Chi mil, Willie Derby, Pearler, Audrey Dillon, Donard, Great Huon, Chancellor Boy, Belle Somerton, Real Huon, Rafa, Bells Lorrinte?, Fleet Arrow, Guy Denver, Royal Time, Pointal, Gold Spear, Irish Author, Dark Girl, Great Chenault, Ruth Logan, Dan Newton, Lord Matchlight, Gold Rttsh, Besiifc Dillon, Lomar, Audience, Grand Canyon, Vican, Golden Harvest. GREJY VALLEY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 145 sovs; 3.7 class; ten and a naif furlongs—Audrey Dillon, Great Adventure, Btow-a-way, Auto Minto, Light Wood, Festival, Danny Boy, Belle Lorriiner, Kate Logan, Wild Spur, Tahoe, Wallace Logan, Loco, Cranleign, Some Guy, • Binsoarth, Bessie Dillon, Schoolmate, Harvest Girl. DASH HANDICAP (In harness),. of 166 6ors; 2.28 class; eight and a h&lf furloßga Our George (late Special Lad), Rose Marie, Morrison, Major Lind, Colonial "Boy, Kreisler, Real Girl, Milo Milito, Denver City, Checkers, Halewell Queen, High Jinks, K*utoma, Somerby, Mao de Oro, George Rey, Tamerlane, Jupiter, Author Frans. SECOND DAY. . WESTLAND HANDICAP (in harness), 16! 123 sovs; 3min 64sec class; twelve and & half furlongg—Worthy King, Aliair, Allanora, Dollar King, Major Brent, Compromise, Dillon Logan, Tini Unia, Great Thought, Njallo Silk, Llewellyn, Priceless, Neil Dillon, Grimson Rey, Fleet Arrow, Rose Guy, l*e Kinga, Ray Wood, Plain Silk, Gold Sp6ar, Irish Author, Matdhglotar, Dark Girl, Harold Bin* gen, Location, Shortly,- Aristotle, Gravis, Proud Pointer, Carol ftetaOn, Sister Rote, Oxford Queen, Pearl Binges, Dillonetic, Golden Harvest, Netta Oro. RAILWAY HANDICAP (in harness), Of ISO sovs; Smin 7seo clasS; ten and It hltlf furlongs—Rose Marie, Audrey Dillon, Grist Adventure, Auto Minto, Holly Bank, Lightwood, Guy Dentfer* Belle Lorrlmer, K6t6 Logan, Boyal Time, Bingenwood, Liberty Hall, Chllde de Oro, Nelson Parrish, S6m<r Guy, Beautiful Rose, Schoolmate, Harvest Girl, Lydife Pointer. DUNOLLIH HANDICAP (in harness), of 125 sovs; Smih Siseti class; twelve and a half furlongs—Gift, Biddy Parrish, Wild Guy, Real Money, Ohilde Boy, Nancy Bingen, Merry Peter, Nelson Moor, Sparkling Bells, Fleet Arrow, Kitty Parrish, Ability, Fairyland, Hallo Jo&, Special Pointer, Golden Spray, Esbine, Dllfaahion, Wikitiroa, Wallace Child, Bramdean, Great Glee, Pattie BiftgeiU GREY TROTTING CLtJB CUP (in harness), of 400 sots; 4tnin 50sec Olass; (sixteen and a half furlongs—Morrison, Parkwood. Great Author,. Chancellor Boy, Stanley T., Royal Comrade, Kreisler, fteal Girl, Milo Minto, Festival, Belie Lorrittter, Denver City, Halswell Queen, High Jinks, Ariki, Nelsonlan, Kautoma," Mao Dillon, Somerby, Sodium, Meo de Oro, Hostess, Author Frarifc, St. George. VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP (in harness), of 145 sovs; 3mifi 46seo clasß; and a half furlongs—Silver Sea, Dillon Chimes, Welshman, Donard, Great Huon, Chancellor Boy, Belle SOmerton, Holly Blink, Priceless, Real Huoh, Rafa, Fleet Arrow, Guy Denver, Checkers, Katfl Logftti, Si Fashion, Royal Time, Pointal, Dark Girl, Great Chenault, Ruth Logan, Nelson Par- i rish, Dan Newton, Lord Matchlight, Gold Rush, Lomar, Audience, Grand Canyon, Glen Lake, Jupiter, Vican, Golden Harvest. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in saddled of 135 sovS; 2min 80seo class; eight And a half furlongs—Audrey Dillon, Great, Adventure, Stowaway, Chancellor Boy, Major Lind, Festival, Danny Boy, Belle Lorrliher, Te Kinga, Madam Locanda, Radley, Wild Spur, Tahoe, Wallace Logan, Blue Glen, Cranieigh, Some Guy, Binscarth, Bessie Dillon, Kawana, Harvest Girl, COUNTY HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; 4min 26seo class; fourteen and a half fUrlongs—Biddy Parrish, Real Money, Child Boy, Stanley T, Nancy Bingen, Nelson Moor, Sparkling Bells, Ability, Bonora, Golden Spray, Repute, Ockley Wood, Wallkfce Child, Bramdean, Midland, Pattie Bingen. PAPAROA HANDICAP (in harness), of 170 sovs; 2miu 26Sec clnss; ten and a half furlongs—Our George, Rose Marie, Morri l son, Parkwood, Great Author, Major Lind, Colonial Boy, Kreisler, Real Girl, Milo Minto, Festival, Belle Lorrimer, Denver City, Checkers, Halswell Queen, High Jinks, NelSdnisn, Kautotna, Somerby, Sodium, Kawana, Mao de Oro, George Rey, Hostess, Tamerlane, Author Franz, St. George.