THE WINTON MEETING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24226, 19 February 1940, Page 10

THE WINTON MEETING

VALANTUA PRINCIPAL WINNER JA- /• *. ’ ‘ T ‘ 'L' / • v * , r Vi) ' /’ . • . PHALANX SUCCESSFUL IN SPRINT BtBSFUL LADY WINS AGAIN

(Per United Press Association) INVERCARGILL, Feb. 17. « The second day of the Mnton Jockey Club’s • meeting was held in brilliant sunshine. The track was firm, and there was a large attendance. Xhe totalisator handled £10,966 10s, compared with £9794. For the meeting the total was £ 18,459, against Erin’s Country, • winner of the Dash Trot, paid almost a century. Following are the results:— TRIAL STAKES, Of £lO5. Six furlongs. 3/3 — Colonel Rouge, Messrs Hazlett’s b g, by Colonel Gygnus— Moulin Rouge, 4yrs, 8.0 (G. Barclay) 1. 2/2— Slamannan, 8.0 . (J. W. Jennings) 2 6/s— My Song, 8.0 (W, F. Ellis) ... 3 Also started: 9/8 Cone Peak 8.0, 1/1 Cross Rose 8.0, 8/9 In Flight 8.0, 5/6 Red Feather 8.0, 4/4 Royal Money car. B.OL 7/7 Strathalbyn 8.0, 10/10 Lake Mist 8.0. t Won by two lengths, with two. lengths between second and third. Strathalbyn was fourth. Time, Imm 16 l-ssec. " ;; iv ‘Qg £ lss. One- ’arid a-half ir2/I— Yon Van, McLellan, ; .and K b -g, ;by ; Wrack- (• i. ’".j-Felice,. syrs, sor ,_(Ay McLellan) 1 • • ‘(D: M. Kerr) 2 9/8 — Overproof, ; 12 (L. Boivan) .. 3 Also started: . 6/7 Royal Bond scr,. ' 12/13 Prince Roydori scr, 11/12 Ra scr, 8/11 Worthy Cross 12yds bhd, 10/9 Happy’ King 12, 5/4 Melrose 24, 7/5 Pontoon 24, 1/3 Stanza 24, 10/10 Sinbad 36,- 4/2 Indianola 48; V Won by two ‘lengths, with half a length between, second and third. Pontoon was fourth/ Times: 3min 30sec, ,3min 30 2-ssec, : 3min 30 3-ssec.

Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Erin’s View was fourth. Times: 2min 55 4-ssec,. 2min 56 4-ssec, 2min 57 2-ssec.

BENMORE HANDICAP, Of £135. One mile. 2/I— Blissful Lady, A. G, Mills’s br f, by Paper Money—Lady Blissful, 3yrs, 8.9 (G. Barclay) 1 3/3— Merry Simon, car. 8.5 ■ , (W. F. Ellis) 2 1/2—Cherokee, 8.1 ,(M. Caddy) .. 3 .Also started: 6/6 Silkwood 8.8, 4/4 Vanity Queen car. 8.0, 7/7 Moonraider car. 7.3, 5/5 Black Bard car. 7.10, 8/8 Cone Peak car. 7.13. Won by two lengths, with half a head between second and third, Black Bard was fourth. Time, Imin 41 l-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RUNNING EASY’ WIN FOR PHALANX /• ' (Special to Laxly Times) INVERCARGILL. Feb. 17. 1 Cross Rose' was sent out a good favourite for the Trial Stakes, but she was not sighted at any part of it and finished well back. Colonel Rouge, who was permitted to go out at a good price, was one of the smartest out, and with three furlongs to go he and Slamannan had drawn out two lengths clear of My Song and Royal Money. Colonel Rouge was first into the straight and he came right away to beat Slamannan comfortably; My Song stayed on long Enough to beat Strathalbvn for third. In Flight misbehaved at the start, and he finally dropped his rider and the field was sent away without him.' . Stanza was a good favourite for the Oreti Trot, bid, he did not show up at any stage. Yon Yan was always hemmed in on the rails in a close running field. He was handily placed when the straight was reached, arid when the field straightened up he shot to the front. From then on he was not troubled to win. Erinack finished better than Overproof for second, while Pontoon came with a belated run to be fourth. Stanza finished well back, and Indianola tangled after putting in a promising run at the home turn. Royal Bond tried to win all the way. but was beaten with two furlongs to go. . Waitoru was a firm favourite for the Soldier 1 Members’ Memorial Handicap, but he let his supporters down badly, and in a four-horse field finished last. Peony Rose ran to the front at the end of two furlongs and tried to win all the way, Valantua. who had moved into second place at .the horns turn, was right with Peony Rose at the top of the straight, and in the run home beat her by’ half a’ length. Under her- big ■weight Peony Rose’s effort was a game one. Chirp was two lengths away third, and Waitoru well back. Valantua s success was well deserved, as he has raced consistently on the circuit. After being well back in the early running Night Pal finished very solidly to win the Awarua Handicap. Recall, who made most of the pace, was first into the straight from Gold Robe, Counterlunch, Pink Bond and Night Pah ; The last named secured a good opening when the field straightened up and he shot through. At the distance he came away to beat Counterlunch by three-quarters of a length. Craiglea was firiishing oh iri .third place and Pink Bond was a fair, fourth. Aspire was-never a posibility after being slow away. Gusto improved on his first days effort, and gave a much more polished display of jumping to win the Turi Steeplechase. He was always in second place behind the pacemaker. Osculate, and when the latter cried enough three furlongs from home Guste took charge and was, not afterwards in danger of defeat. Crirban,'who was having his first race for several months, beat the others as easily as he was beaten. He will be greatly improved ,by the race. ■ Poniard was always well out of it and finished a moderate fourth. Gay Boa again gave a solid showing for third. Bally Brit fell at the sod wall the first time, and his rider, P. J. Boyle, suffered eye ' injuries. He was the only one of the 10 starters not to complete the course. ’ In a four-horse field in the Stewards’ Handicap, Phalanx made an exhibition of the others. New Note was slow to jump out, and at the end of a furlong Viking had charge from Phalarix and Spendthrift. The 'last-named joined Viking in the lead across the top, and they led Phalanx round the home turn. Phalanx was challenging Spendthrift at the straight entrance from New Note, and Viking was beaten off. In the run home Phalanx was not seriously challenged, arid he came right away to beat Spendthrift by three lengths. New Note was four lengths away third, and Viking' last.

SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP, V’ Of £l6O. One mile. 4— Valantuk, Mrs Mackenzie’s b g, ty Valkyrian—Mantua,. 6yrs, . car.' 7.11 J (J. W. Jennings) 1 2 Peony Rose, 8.13 (J. Dooley) .. 2 3 Chirp,. 7.11' (M. Caddy) .. . . 3 Also started: 1 Waitoru car. 7,6 J., . Won by half a Jength, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 43 2-ssec. 1 • ’ ■

< AWARUA HANDICAP, Of £125. Six furlongs. 3/2—Night Pal, Mrs Mackenzie’s b g, by Nightmarch —Palantua, 3yrs, • i 9:0 (J. W. Jennings) .. ... . . 1 2/4—Counterlunch, car. 7.11 (E. Mackie) 2 1/I— Craiglea, car. 7.81 (M. Caddy) 3

Also started: 4/3. Aspire car. 8.9, 6/7 Garonne 8.8, 5/5 Pink Bond 8.5 (coupled with Recall 7.7), 7/6 Gold Robe car. 7.5. Won by three-quartres of a length, with half a length between Second an.d : third. Pink Bond was fourth. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec.

' TURI STEEPLECHASE, Of £l3O. About twp miles - and a-quarter. 2/i — Guste, Messrs Hazlett’s br g, by Gustavo—Andante’s Own, Syr?; 9,13 (T. J, Boyle) .. .. 1 5/3 — Corban, 10.0 (H.'Stuck) ;2 6/6— Gay Boa, 9.3 (E. J. Jennings) 3 Also started: 1/2 Poniard 11.3, 2/1 E: Caballo 11.1 and Baltruin 9.2 (coupled with the winner), 4/4 Bally - brit 10.3 (fell), 7/7 La Boca 9-8, 3/5 Osculate 9.7, 8/8 Vitaphone 9.6. Won by three lengths, with 20 lengths between second and third. Poniard was fourth. Time, 4min 54sec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of £l3O. Six furlongs. ' I— Phalanx, S. Lynch’s br g, by Nightmarch Wink-a-Peep, 6yrs, 9.3 (H. Phillips) .. .. 1 2— Spendthrift, car, 8.8 ' (J. L. Strathern) 2 ,4— New Note, car; 7.0 (V. Sellars) .. 3 y. Also started: 3 Viking 7.9. ..Won by a length and,a-half, with a length and a-half between, second and third. Time, Imin 14. 4-ssec. DASH TROT, Of £ 125. One mile and a-quarterj 14/15 —Erin’s Country, J. T. Looney’s b g, by Erin’s KingCountry Queen, 6yrs, scr (J. T. Looney) 1 9/3—Samara, 48yds bhd (W. Cosgrove) 2 8/10—Creep, 12 (J. Maconnell) -.. 3 ’,. Also started; 5/5 , Rey Chimes scr, 12/12 Sunblaze scr, 13/13 Sea Peter scr, 7/8 Lunch Hour scr, 4/2 Erin’s View scr, 6/6 Woolwich scr, 2/4 . Koesian scr, 3/3 Happy Erin scr, 12/14 Bonnie Robert scr, 1/1 Polling, Day scr, 10/11 Irish Guy 36yds bhd, 11/9 Happy King ,48. _ 1 .-

There was • a sensation in the Dash Trot Handicap, when an outsider in Erirt’s Country won and returned a win dividend of almost a century. Erin's View tried to win all the way. but Erin’s Country had his measure three furlongs from home. Erin’s Country was first'into the straight, and although Samara tried to make a race of it the leader hung on well. Green finished better than Erin’s View for third. Rey Chimes and the favourite. Polling Day did not begin correctly. Blissful Lady justified the confidence shown in her in the Benmore Handicap, and she won from end to end. This was the winner’s third success in as many starts. Cone Peak joined Blissful Ladv in the lead racing, into the back, Moonraider. Merrv Simon, and Cherdkee were the handiest of the others. Cherokee' moved into third nlace at the home turn, and followed Blissful Lady, who was two lenefhs clear 0 f Merrv S'mon. into the straight In the run home Bb' c sful Ladv came rieht away to win hv three lengths. Merry, Simon and Cherokee had a great duel for second, with the former staying’on to get the decision by a head. v V ■,

NEW BRIGHTON MEETING * POT LUCK SUCCESSFUL RED PIGEON BEATS TOORAK (Pee United Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH. Feb. 17. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day in fine weather before a record attendance. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £40.081. against £34,483 10s last year. Following are the results: — > PIONEER HANDICAP, Of £250. One mile and a-half. 5/s— Native Huon. 12yds bhd (Pascoe) 1 9/B— Anna’s Voyage, scr (V. Alborn) 2 8/9— Shadeland, 12 (Berry) .. .. 3 Also started: 1/3 Bush Laddie scr, 7/10 Dollar Maid scr, 6/7 Escalado scr, 3/2 Houghton Feast scr. 10/6 Reward scr 14/15 Sphinx scr. 15/16 Bill Grat-

tan 12yds bhd, 4/3 Judgment 12. 17/18 Paddy’s Harvest 12, 8/9 Parrish Guide 48 bracketed with Shadeland. 13/12 Header 24, 11/11 Reception 24. 2/1 Sagamore 24 and Violet Wrack 36 bracketed, 18/17 Chudic 36f 19/19 Impostor. 48, 12/14 Jenny’s Guy 48, 15/13 Writer 48. Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Violet Wrack was fourth. Times: 3min 25 l-ssec, 3min 26 2-ssec, 3min 25 3-ssec.

BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. Of £250. One mile and a-half. 2/I—Palomar, 12yds bhd (Maidens), 1 1/2— Three Tens, scr (J. Fraser, jun.) 2 8/6— Diversion, scr (F. Holmes) .. 3 Also started; 11/11 Black Art scr. 9/8 Coquette scr, 13/16 Gallingford scr. 3/4 Great Blaze scr, 2/1 Huguenot scr. Axspear 12yds bhd and Zingarrie scr bracketed with the winner, 13/13 Lady Slipper scr, 11/14 Pamelas scr. 17/17 Royal Grattan scr, 16/15 Stylish Boy scr, 4/5 Tririme scr, 15/12 Credit Funds 12, 4/4 Golden Mist 12, 6/7 Royal Surprise 12, 7/10 Guncase 24. 10/9 Special Edition 36. , , Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Great Blaze was fourth. Time: 3min 16sec, 3min 17 l-ssec, 3min 17 2-ssec. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, Of £275. One mile and a-quarter. 3/3 — Attain, scr (M. Holmes) .. 1 1/I— Accountant, 24yds bhd (C. S. Donald) 2 6/6 — Battlevale, scr (McKendry) .. 3 Also started: 1/1 Agility scr bracketed with Accountant, 4/2 Colonel Axworthy scr, 11/13 Passport scr, 10/11 Purina scr, 5/4 Voloma scr, 8/8 Ggy Avon 12yds bhd, 13/12 Salalon 12, 7/7 Ochiltree 24, 2/5 Proletarian 24, 9/10 Sports Review 24, 12/9 Worthy Need 24. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Gay Avon was fourth. Times: 2min 43 2-ssec, 2min 41 3-ssec, 2min 43 4-ssec. JUBILEE HANDICAP, Of £IOOO. Two miles. 7/s—Pot Luck, 12yds bhd (M. Holmes) 1 2/2— Plutus, 24 (C. S. Donald) .. 2 6/6— Marsceres, 12 (G. McKendry) 3 2/2—Renown’s Best, scr f (J, Bryce, jun.) 4 Also started: 4/4 Colonel Grattan scr, 1/1 Southern Chief scr, Great Jewel 12, and Lucky Jack 48 (bracketed). 5/7 Cantata 12, 3/3 Fine Art 12. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Great Jewel was fifth. Times: 3mm 12 l-ssec, 3min 11 3-ssec, 3min 13 4-ssec. RATTRAY HANDICAP, Of £350. One mile and a-quarter. 5/3—Red Pigeon, scr (Berry) .. ~ 1 7/6 —Toorak, 12yds bhd (Pringle) .. 2 l’/s—Quest, scr (Watts) 3 Also started: 6/7 Donor scr, 11/11 Connenora scr, 10/10 Cruiser scr 8/9 Mankind scr, 12/12 Recess scr, 4/2 Roan Duke scr, 3/3 Wee Potts scr, 9/8 Worthy Need scr, 2/1 Token 12yds bhd. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Roan Duke was fourth. Times, 2mm 43 3-ssec, 2min 42 4-ssec, 2min 44 l-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £350. One mile and a-half. 4/4 —Grade Fields, 12yds bhd (R. Townley) 1 9/10— Jehny’s Guy, scr . s „ (R. W. Townley) 2 , 8/s—Gyrate, scr (Watts) . . .. • • 3 Also started: 7/9 Mohican scr? 5/6 Te Kahu 12yds bhd, 3/3 Franz Derby 24 2/2 Tan John 24, 10/11 Aristotle 36, 1/1 Timworthy 36, 8/7 Lament 48, 6/8 Mute 48, 11/12 Royal Romance 72 Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. _ Royal Romance was fourth. Times: 3mm 21sec, 3min 22 2-ssec, 3min 22 3-ssec. CENTENNIAL HANDICAP, Of £3OO. One mile. 4/s— Lightning Lady, 12yds bhd (Tatterson) 1 1/1 —Nelson Eddy, 12 (McKendry) 2 7/4— Harold Guy. scr . ■■ (J. Fraser, jun.) 3 Also started: 5/7 Fremont scr, 10/10 Llewellyn’s Pride scr, 3/2 Marlene scr and Jackaranda 12yds bhd (bracketed), 6/6 Token scr, 8/9 Frisco Boy 12yds bhd, 9/8 George Rey 12, 2/3 Windsor Lass 12. ! ' , ... ~ Won by half a length, with the same distance between ‘second; and third. Fremont was fourth. Times: 2min 7 3-ssec, 2min 7 4-ssec, 2mm 9sec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, Of £275. One mile. 8/7—Loyal Pat, scr (H. Smith) .. 1 4/I—Gay Avon, sci (Marshall) .. 2 1/s—Ochiltree, scr (M. Holmes) .. 3 Also started; 11/10 Aircraft scr, 10/11 Salalon scr, 5/6 Slippery Sam scr, 9/9 Sports Review scr, 3/3 Aqua Bond 12yds bhd, 12/12 Cruiser 12, 2/2 Mankind 12, 6/4 Repeal 12, 7/8 Subsidy 12. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Subsidy was fourth. Times: 2min 10 l-ssec, 2min 10 2-ssec, 2min 10 3-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING (Special to Dailv Times i CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 17. The New Brighton Trotting Club held its jubilee meeting to-day in fine weather, following on threats of rain in ■ the morning. The track was in great order, and there was a very large attendance to witness some excellent racing. The totalisator investments reached a record of £40,081. It was a very successful meeting in most respects. but the pleasure of many of the club’s patrons was minimised by the failure to keep even close to the time table, the last race being started more than an hour late. When the field. settled down in the Pioneer Handicap Anna’s Voyage was showing the way. with Sphinx. Dollar Maid, and Native. Huon heading the others. Dollar Maid dropped back after two furlongs, and a little further on Sphinx joined Anna’s Voyage in the lead, with Native Huon. Header. Bush Laddie, Shadeland. and Violet Wrack next. Sphinx started to drift at the home turn; Native Huon challenged in the steaight. getting up to beat Anna’s Voyage by a head, with Shadeland a length away and Violet Wrack two lengths further back. Bush Laddie, the win favourite, faded out in the last halfmile while Houghton Feast, also well hacked, broke soon after the start. Diversion was first to show out in the Birthday Handicap. Trireme, Great Blaze, Pamelas, and Three Tens being prominent in the next bunch. With half a mile gone Diversion'was folloycd by Pamelas and Three Tens, while Guncase had run up to head the /others, with Axspear. Trireme, and Palomar handy. Guncase took charge at the six-furlong post, and still was showing the way at the home turn, with Three Tens. Diversion. Palomar, and Great Blaze heading the others, while Special Edition was moving up. Guncase retired when the straight was reached, leaving Three Tens in front from Diversion. Palomar, and Great Blaze. In the run to the post Palomar got up to beat Three Tens in the last couple of strides Diversion was a teng.th back, then Great Blaze, after two" lengths, while Special Edition headed the others Palomar was due, after being placed more than once lately. He is an improving horse. Accountant, the favourite, was slow to move in the Progressive Handicap. Attain soon headed Colonel Axworthy, while at the end of two furlongs Attain was just in front of Passport and Purina, with Colonel Axworthy, Battlefield, Gay Avon and Voloma next. Along the back Attain was clear of Passport, with Colonel Axworthy and Battlevale handy, while Accountant was moving up from a good way back. There was no change to the straight, where Passport and Colonel Axworthy began to tire, leaving Battlevale, ’ Gay Avon arid Accountant to follow the leader. Attain hung on to win by a length from Accountant, who finished strongly to beat Battlevale by a neck. Gay Avon was two lengths back, with Colonel Axworthy heading the others. Attain had. not won previously this season, though she had been placed several times.

Colonel Grattan. Southern Chief and Great Jewel failed to begin properly in the Jubilee Handicap, the failure of the last-named pair to go off. robbing the race of some interest. Pot Luck, from a fast start, soon took the lead jfrom Renown’s Best, with Cantata and Marsceres next. This was the order after half a mile, where Plutus was next. Three furlongs from home the order was Pot Luck, Cantata, Renown’s Best. Plutus and Marsceres, but Cantata retired whpn the straight was reached. Plutus finished solidly, but could not get near Pot Luck, who won by two lengths, while four lengths back Marsceres beat Renown’s Best by a head. Great Jewel, was fifth. Pot Luck also won the prizes for the horse in front at the end of half a mile and a mile. The Wellington Cup, early this month, was' his first success this season, but he had been in minor places seven times. The A. I. Rattray Handicap was a good race; Red Pigeon soon took change, but Mankind was in front after two furlongs, with Token, Red Pigeon, Wee Potts. Recess and Quest handy. There was no change along the back, but Roan Duke and Toorak moved up after passing the half-mile post. Mankind and Token led to the straight. Red Pigeon headed them a furlong from the post and stalled off a challenge from Toorak by a neck. Quest was three lengths back, just in front of Roan Duke. Though she had been prominent in many races, Red Pigeon had not won a race this season, and she had been placed 11 times since she previously 'had a win. Grade Fields began fast to take the lead early in the President’s Handicap, after which none of her opponents got near her, paying a surprising dividend, in view of her success at Addington a week previously. Gyrate, Jenny’s Guy, Te Kahu, and Franz Derby followed her for a mile, where Lament, Tan John and Mute were handy, with Royal Romance moving up, further back. Grade Fields went on to win decisively, while Jenny’s Guy stayed a little to well for Gyrate, who was beaten for second place in the last couple of strides. Royal Romance came home strongly in fourth place, with Lament and Te Kahu close up. The Centennial Handicap, contested by some speedy milers, was a fine race. Marlene set the early pace from Fremont and Token, Frisco Boy being handy along the back. Nelson Eddy then moved up fast, taking second place at the half-mile post, just behind Marlene, with Frisco Bov. Fremont, and Harold Guy heading the others. Marlene led Nelson Eddy and Harold Guy to the straight, where Lightning Lady flashed up on the outside, while Fremont, who had lost his place at the home turn, also came on again when heads were turned for home. Nelson Eddy was in front a furlong from the post, Marlene having dropped out, but Lightning Lady finished resolutely to beat Nelson Eddy by half a length. Harold Guy came home fast, only half a length away, stalling off Fremont’s late challenge by a neck. The winner has been a very consistent performer for a long time, and on this occasion she beat Nelson Eddy in good style. Loyal Pat began smartly and led all the way in the Members’ Handicap. Repeal, Gay Avon, Mankind, and Aqua Bond followed him after a furlong, while Aircraft moved up along the back, to follow Loyal Pat, Repeal, and Gay Avon past the half-mile post. Aqua Bond, Mankind, and Ochiltree being handy. Subsidy then moved up, joining in with the front lot at the home turn, where Aircraft dropped back. Loyal Pat was followed halfway up the straight by Gay Avon, Subsidy, and Ochiltree. From there, Loyal Pat held on to win by a length. Gay Avon beating Ochiltree by half a length, with Subsidy close up. Aqua Bond and Mankind headed the others, after a gap. Loyal Pat is a speedy pacer, liable to improve.

THE WAIKATO MEETING KING REY SUCCESSFUL PHILCOURT BEATS TE KAWITI (Per United Press Association) HAMILTON, Feb. 17. The first day of the summer meeting of the Waikato Racing Club was held before a large crowd. The weather was fine, and the track good but dead. Following are the results:— TRIAL STAKES, Of £3OO. Six furlongs. 10/10— Acreman, 8.9 (Dowrick) .. 1 2/I— Joan Peel, 8.1 (coupled with Town Survey, 8.4) (C. G. Goulsbro) 2 7/7—Loch Acre, car, 8.104 (Fergus) 3 Also started: 6/9 Mandalay 8.9, 11/11 Runanga car. 8.114, 14/14 Kingcraft 8.9, 5/5 Lord Ace 8.9. 13/13 Master Ace 8.9, 3/3 Rose Acre 8.6, 8/6 Glenbevan car. 8.44. 12/13 Augment 8.4, 1/2 Moynell 8.1, 4/4 Lady Bambury 8.1. 9/8 Flying Vixen 8.1. Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 17 l-ssec. FRANKTON HURDLES, Of £3OO One mile and a-half. 2/I— Charcot, car. 9.14 (Turner) 1 1/2— Loombination, 10.9 (Gilmer) .. 2 3/3— Centaurus, 9.7 (Mcßae) .. .. 3 Also started: 4/4 Riotous 10.9, 8/8 Tutor 9.2, 7/6 Green Label 9.0, 6/7 British Isles 9.0, 5/5 Orient Dawn 9.0, 9/9 Mio General 9.0. Won by half a length, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 49sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of £250. Five furlongs. 2/2— Gay Miss, 7.13 (Green) .. .. 1 3/3— Sure Pay. 7.9 (coupled with Radiant Vaals 7.6) (Gollop) .. 2 8/7— Volifox, car. 7.1 J (Messervy) 3 Also ' started: 4/6 Worton 8.2. 1/1 Marshall Hall car. 7.114. 11/11 Leieke car.' 7.9. 5/5 Beau Leon car. 7.10, 6/4 Agricola 7.5, 7/8 Silveyor 7.3, 9/10 Lady Vixen 7.3, 10/9 Auburn Lad car. 7.04. Won by four lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time. Imin 2 3-ssec STOREY MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Of £7OO. One mile and three furlongs. 6/2— King Rey, 8.7 (McKenzie) .. 1 8/7— Racecamp, 7.0 (Brown) .. .. 2 4/s— Lady Montana. 7.13 (Midwood) 3 Also' started: 9/9 Golden Sheila 9.9, 2/4 Royevrus 8.9. 1/1 Beau Repaire 8.7. 3/6 Our Jean 8,3, 7/8 Royg] Appellant 8 2 5/3 Mintlaw 7.4. 10/10 Eastern Heir 7.0. Won by four lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time. 2min 23 3-ssec. LINLEY HACK HANDICAP, Of £250. Six furlongs. 12/12— Hunter’s Night, 7.8 (Long) .. 1 8/3— Town Section, 9.0 (Brown) .. 2 10/10— Wiidore. 7.8 (Gollop) .. .. 3 Also started: 6/9 Te Takina 9.1. 2/1 Sir Robin 8.8, 1/2 Penzance 8.4. 7/6 Miss Valerie 8.0, 14/14 British Nation 7.13. 9/8 Hunto 7.11, 3/4 Gold Wings 7.7. 4/5 Lady Clorane 7.7, 5/7 Wyndora 7.7, 13/13 Tavern Song 7.7. 11/11 Bronze Emerald 7.7, Won by a head, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time. Imin 15 3-ssec,

PUKETAHA HANDICAP, Of £250. One mile 6/B—Philcourt, 8.5 (Green) .. .. 1 2/2—Te Kawlti. 7.9 (Ellis) .. .. 2 11/12—Ivy Willonyx. 8.6 (Cameron) 3 Also started; 3/3 Full Hand car. 8.11, 9/10 Pocket Venus car. 8.0, 10/7 Little Artist car, 7.11, 8/6 Mon Acre 8,4, 4/5 Paddy the Rip car. 7.12, 1/1 Yogi 8.2, 7/9 Land Girl., car. 7.3, 5/4 Ora King 7.8, 12/11 Respectful 7.7, 13/13 Calorie 7.7. Won by a short ■ head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 43sec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £4OO. Six furlongs.

Also started; 6/6 Vaals Star 8.9, 3/3 Sieglinde car. 7.13, 5/5 Young Charles car, 7.5, 8/8 Filbert 7.7, 4/4 Chere Amie car. 8.3 J. «■ Won by half a head. Time, Imm 31 4-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of £llO. Five furlongs. 3/3—Colossal Chief, 8.4 .... .. 1 1/I—Mountain Fox, 8.12 . 2 2/2 —Ringlihg, 9.3 3 Also started: 4/4 Radio Call car. 7.2, 5/5 Barry Boy car. 7.2. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 4sec.

6/4—Besiege, car. 7.2 J (Mudford) 1 11/11—Trilliarch, 7.0 (Brown) .. 2 5/6—Kathbella, 8.8 (Atkins) .. .. 3 Also started: 7/9 Maori Song 8.3, 4/2 Orwere 7.13, 2/3 Royal Bachelor 7.11, 1/1 Orelio 7.8, 9/8 Foxmond car. 7.2, 3/5 Lexden 7.0, 8/10 Bronze Moth 7.0, 10/7 Foxsen car. 7.1 J. Won by three-quarters of a length, with one length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec.

BEERESCOURT HANDICAP, Of £250. Seven furlongs. 4/4—White Rajah, 8.8 (Midwood) .. 1 3/3 —Maneroo, 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) .. 2 2/1 —Acreman, 7.7 (Mudford) .. .. 3 . Also started: 7/8 May Song 8.10, 1/2 Princess Val 8.7, 6/7 Kakarere 7.7, 10/10 Bronze Trail 8.0, 5/5 Foxtoon 7.12, 11/11 Philemup 7.7, 13/13 Advance Acre 7.7, 9/8 Maioro 7.7, 8/6 Lady Acushla 7.7, 12/12 Karatoki 7.7. Won by one length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 30 l-ssec. The totalisator handled £49,667 10s, compared with £50,375 on the first day last year, a decrease of £707 10s. THE FIELDS FOR TO-DAY (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Feb. 18. The weather has been fine to-day, and conditions promise to be favourable for the second day of the Waikato Racing Club’s summer meeting at Te Rapa tomorrow. Horses likely to be well supported include:— Ohinewai Hack Handicap.—Wildore, Kaspian; Town Section. Raglan Hurdles.—Charcot, Haile Boy, Mio Lume. Te Rore Handicap.—Yogi, Gamos Besiege. Vercoe Handicap.—Royal Appellant, Lady Montana, Beau Repaire. Eureka Handicap.—Gaymiss, VollfoX, Surpai, Waikato Hack Cup.—White Rajah, Kllcash, Trig Station. Flying Handicap.—Orelio, Kathbella, Tekawiti. Huntly Hack Handicap.—Merry Vaals, Kenneth Robert, Sir Robin. The fields are as follows: OHINEWAI HACK HANDICAP, Of £2OO. Seven furlongs.

FLYING HANDICAP, Of £l7O. Six furlongs. 1/I—Saxon Tor, 8.4 .. 1 4/s—Lickem, car. 7.1 .. .... 2 8/6—Tooley Street, car 8.1 .. .. 3 Also started: 2/3 Gay Seton car. 7.13, 3/2 Solaria car. 8.2 J, 5/4 Royal Star II car. 7.6 10/8 Fiancee car. 7.0, 9/9 Rollicker car. 7.0, 7/10 Lifeguard car. 7.0, 6/6 Gold Dale 7.0.

Won by three lengths, with qne length between second and third. Time, Imin 16sec. ' .

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £l5O. Nine furlongs. 1/I—Arabic, 8.4 .. 1 3/3—Ripple, car. 7.2 2 2/2—Prime Quality, 9.0 3 Also started: 5/6 Vaals Star 8.7, 6/4 Silver Gift 7.12, 4/5 Amatory 8.0, 7/7 Bidens car. 7.0. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 58 4-ssec. MANAWATU MEETING THE CUP TO HONESTUS ELECTRIC BELL BEATS DRUMCREE * (Per United Press Association) PALMERSTON N., Feb. 17. The Manawatu Trotting meeting was opened in heavily overcast weather, with rain until after the fourth race. The track was in good order, but slow. The attendance was satisfactory, considering the conditions. The totalisator handled £7436 10s. compared with £11,379. Following are the results: — LONGBURN HANDICAP, Of £IOO. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Gunman, scr (N. Berkett) .. .; 1 2De Beske, scr (W. Heginbotham) 2 4 Stepson, scr (J. F. Cotton) .. 3 Also started: 3 Seraphium scr, 5 First Call scr, 6 Golden Axworthy scr. 1 John Worthy 24yds bhd bracketed with winner, 7 Orleigh Mills 48. Won by half a length., with six lengths between second and third. John Worthy was fourth. Times: 2mm 57 l-ssec, 2min 57 2-ssec, 2min 59sec. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, Of £IOO. One mile and a-half. 1— Expensive Lady, 48yds bhd (L. F. Berkett) 1 2 Alf Parrish, 36 (S. A. Eagan) .. 2 5 Native Bird, 48 (J. G. Mayo) ~ 3 Also started: 6 Rangiwah scr, 4 Redmond’s Pride 36yds bhd, 3 Audrey's Last 72, 6 Black Native 132. Won by a head, with a neck between second and third. Audrey’s Last was fourth. Time. 3min 45 3-sse£. POHANGINA HANDICAP. Of £l2O. One mile and five furlongs. 3 Television, 24yds bhd (A. W. Broughton) 1 2Te Roto, scr (J. A. Gerrard) 2 I—Kewpie’s Jewel, 12 (M. Stewart) 3 Also started; 4 Warship scr, 6 Loch Leven 24yds bhd, 5 Ropata 60. Won by eight lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Ropata was fourth. Times: 3mm 49sec. 3min 53 3-ssec, 3min 53 4-ssec. MANAWATU GUP, Of £285. Two miles. 3 Honestus, scr (R. Donald) .. .. 1 1— Molly Direct, scr (M. Stewart) 2 2 Mongolian, 24yds bhd ;: (L. F. Berkett) 3 Also started: 4 Golden Moness scr. Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Times: 4min 49 3-ssec. 4min 49 4-ssec, Amin 48 l-ssec. BRACELET,

THE OPUNAKE MEETING PEKOE PRINCIPAL WINNER ARABIC BEATS RIPPLE (Per United Press Association) HAWERA. Feb. 17. The Opunake Racing Club’s meeting was held at Hawera to-day before a large attendance, and the course was in good order. The weather was fine, but overcast. The totalisator handled £18,437, compared with £10,493 10s last vear, when the meeting was held at Pihama. Following the running of the hurdles the stewards held an inquiry into the running of First Chapter, finding that Chaplin rode an injudicious race, but that there was no breach of rule 282. under which Chaplin was charged. After the Cup. Le Toquet dropped dead. Following are the results: —

HURDLES HANDICAP, ■ Of £llO. One mile and a-half. 1/2—Student Prince, 11.2 .. .. 1 5/s—Miss Appellant, 9.0 2 3/3—Bay Dawn, 9.3 3 Also started: 4/4 Red Sun 10.13. 2/1 First Chapter 10.3. Won by four lengths, with a nose between second and third. Time. 3miii 51 l-ssec.

BOROUGH HANDICAP. Of £llO. Six furlongs. 6/7—Leighon Rei, 8.5 1 7/B—Gitana 10/10—Hoapai, car. 8.9 J 3 Also started: 2/2 Empire Action 8.5, 12/11 Val Crest 8.5. 1/1 Lu Chang 8.5, 8/6 The -Tryst 8.5. 5/4 Wave Length 8.5, 9/9 Gold Grip 8.5, 4/3 Boden Park 8.5, 11/12 Resingojd 8.5. 3/5 Flamberg car. 8.7. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time. Imin 18 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of £llO. Five furlongs. 2—Sea Link, 8.8 .. 1 I—Filctto, 8.6 2 I—Zest, 8.2 .. 3 Also started: 3 Pretty Lass 8.2. 4 Calliope 7.7. Won by a neck, with a neck between second and third. Time. Imin Filetto and Zest were bracketed. OPUNAKE CUP, Of £350. One mile and a-quarter. 4/4—Pekoe, car. 7.0 .. 1 1/I—Dainty Sheila, car. 7.2 .. .. 2 9/7—Winsome Lu, 7.0 3 Also started: 2/2 Tooley Street 8.9, 6/9 Wotan 8.6, 10/10 Onewhetu 7.12, 8/8 Tahurangi car. 7.3, 5/5 Mataroa ,car. 7.0, 7/6 Nereus car. 7.0, 3/3 Le Toquet 7.3. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Time 2min llsec. GOOD MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of £llO. Seven furlongs. 7/7—Gitana Lass, 7.7 1 1/I—Val Perc, 8.4 .. 2 2/2—Chief Lord, 8.9 3

Of £ 105. One mile and a-half. I 1— Gunman,' 36yds bhd (N. Berkett) 1 2 First Shake, 24 .. . . .. .. .. 2 s—Stepson,s—Stepson, scr .. .. . . . . .. 3 Also started: 6 Golden Axworthy scr, 4 Seraphium scr, 1 John Worthy 24yds bhd (bracketed with the winner). 3 Ranger 48. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Ranger was fourth. Times: 3min 36 4-ssec. 3min 38sec, 3min 41 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of £lls. One mile and a-quarter. 4 Electric Bell, 36yds bhd (W. Orange) 1 5 Drumcree, scr (R. Kidd) .. .. 2 6 Ropata, 48yds bhd (S. Frew) .. 3 Also started: 7 Acceleration scr, 10 Derby Lu scr, 2 Royal Navy scr, 11 Worthy Audubon scr. 1 .Clockwork scr,. 3 Tommy McElwyn 12yds bhd. 8 Allworthy 24, 9 Myrtle Oro 24. ■ Won by 10 lengths, with 3 lengths between second, and third. Derby Lu was fourth. Times: 2min 52 2-ssec, 2min 56 2-ssec, 2min 53 l-ssec. MCDONALD HANDICAP, Of £lB5. Two miles. 2—Big Kauri, scr (J. A. Gerrard) .. 1 I—Arapai, 60yds bhd (A. F. Liddell) 2 4—Decoy Bird, 36 (G. T. Mitchell) 3 Also started: 3 Black Native 24yds bhd. Won by a head with a length and a-half between second and third. Times: smin Iseo. 4min 58 l-ssec. smin Isec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £l7O, One mile and a-quarter. 1— Mongolian, 12yds bhd (L. F. Berkett) 1 2 Adversity, 24yds bhd (M. Stewart) 2 2—Chili Bean, scr (A. Broughton) .. 3 The second and third horses were bracketed, Also started: 4 Civic scr, 3 Loyal Avis scr. Won by two lengths and a-half. with one length and a-half between second and third. Civic was fourth. Times: 2min 51sec. 2min 50 2-ssec, 2min 53sec. AT WINGATUI SATURDAY’S GALLOPS The weather was dull, but ipild, at Wingatui on Saturday morning when it was found that the rain of the previous Thursday had not greatly softened the going, which will leave nothing to be desired for the Dunedin Cup meeting if the weather continues in anything like a favourable mood. The. going was softer on the inside grass, which is a bit bare and broken through training operations. The sand track was also in use, but all the fast work took place on the grass track. Each gallop was timed from the red disc, and not from the posts marking the various distances. ’’ A material difference can be made in time in a gallop near the trestles in the middle of the track or by travelling wide near the rails. The first gallop took place between Gay Lancer and Turncoat, who travelled in company over six furlongs in Imin 21 3-ssec. They were not fully extended at the finish. Nightwings and Travenna went away at half-pace from the straight, and, improving the pace near the sevenfurlong post, went on to pick up Palencia at the six. They ran along in

company until reaching the straight, where Palencia dropped ' out. The others came along, and both finished well under a hold. They completed the seven furlongs in Imin 34 2-ssec and the last six in Imin 21sec. Taxpayer and Lady Constant covered a strong five furlongs in Imin Bsec. Norseman and Hanlon went on from Our Empire over the last six of seven, furlongs in Imin 18sec—the seven in Imin 30sec, Norseman travelled well in his task. Others worked during the morning included Combat, Attractive Note, Songboy, Denis Dowling, My Mistake, Islay Downs, Mosgiel, Royal Style, Withdrawal, Straightdel, Georgia, Roseman, Remembo, Vallock. RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES February 19.—Waikato R.C. February 22, 24.—Dunedin J.C. February 24. Waiapu R.C. February 24 26.—Westland R.C. February 24, 26.—Te Aroha J.C. February 24 26.—Wbodville District J.C. March 2.—Franklin R.C. March 2.—Banks Peninsula R.C. March 2.—Rangitikei R.C. March 7, 9.—Taranaki J.C. March 8 9.—Cromwell J.C. March 9, 11.—Bay of Plenty R.C. March 9.—Birchwood Hunt Club. March 9.—Carterton R.C. March 14. 16.—Wellington R.C. March 16. 18.—Westport J.C. March 16 18.—Ohinemuri J.C. March 23.—Tuapeka County J.C. March 23. 25.—Auckland R.C. March 23 25.—Wairarapa R.C. March 23. 25.—Feilding J.C March 23 25. 26.—Riverton R.C. March 25.—Kumara R.C. March 25.—Beaumont R.C. March 25.—Waipukurau J.C. March 25. 26.—Canterbury J.C. March 28 30.—Greymouth J.C. March 30 April I.—Avondale J.C.

The Cromwell Meeting: Nominations for the Cromwell Jockey Club’s meeting are due to-day. The Birchwood Meeting ' Nominations are due to-day for the Birchwood Hunt Club’s meeting.

At Trentham B. H. Brodie is now attached to T, R, George’s stable at Trentham.

Retiring It is reported that * the well-known Trentham horseman S. Wilson is retiring from race-riding, and will probably enter commercial life.

Relations , A well-known trainer was once told by a talkative owner that the latter had just bought a full-sister to the winner of a great race. “ That’s nothing.” said the trainer dourly. “ I knew Melba, but her brother couldn’t even whistle in tune.” The. Soft Sex

Since 1874 the Dunedin Cup has been won seven times by mares, and eight of that sex are engaged in this year’s race,, Sparkle The Win ton. Cup winner Sparkle is a five-year-old chestnut mare go.t by Colonel Cygnus from Lambent, by Tractor—Dazzling Light, by Kilbroney from Simper. A Solicitor-General

Home Secretary, a two-year-old colt by Solicitor-General from the Moonee Valley Cup winner Homedale, by Rosendale. won his first race at Mentone early this month, and impressed the critics. Home Secretary was sold at the Trentham sales in 1939. and fetched 650gns.

Race Call Race Call, an acceptor on the first day at-Wingatui, is owned by Mrs M. Casey, of Hawera, and is trained there by L. E. George. He is being brought south by Mrs J. Campbell, and on his return to Riccartbn will be trained by A. S. Ellis, who will also have Race Away, also owned by Mrs Casey, to prepare for the Banks Peninsula meeting and the Easter meeting at Riccarton. Norseman

Norseman shows a scar on his off hind leg about,, midway between the stifle and the hock, where he got galloped , on when racing at Gore! The trouble is said to have been caused by a young rider in the race pulling his mount about and running into Norseman. Beyond the signs of impact. Norseman has thrown off the temporary soreness, and galloped well on Saturday morning. A Fine Filly A. McDonald is handling a wellgrown and shapely filly by Paper Money from Bonnie Lake. She sports a considerable amount of white on each leg and a spot on the forehead. Bonnie Lake is also the dam of Mobile and Beaulah, the dam of Janet Gaynor. Bonnie Lake was got by Sunny Lake from Droski, by Stepniak from Whirlpool, and traces to the successful Mermaid taproot. It is intended to engage the filly liberally in New Zealand and Australia. Paper Money has been at the stud a good number of years, and some of his latest stock suggest that the son of Greenback retains a remarkable vitality. Australian Champions The win of High Caste in the C. F. Orr Stakes at Williamstown would be well anticipated, as he has been showing much mare brilliance lately than he did in the spring. He played with his field in his recent win in the'Challenge Stakes'at Randwick. though they were a smart lot, and before going to Melbourne he ran five furlongs in Imin Isec. E. Bartle. who rides High Caste, has also ridden Ajax and Peter Pan, two of Australia’s greatest horses, so that he is in a position to know just how good is High Caste. Bartle rates him the equal of this pair. He had his opinion vindicated when High Caste, though pushed to run a track record beat both Manrico and Ajax. Reports from the training tracks show that there is nothing wrong with the condition of Ajax, though he was having his first race for a long time. In his trial for the Orr Stakes he had the privilege of galloping over the course proper, and he covered the full distance of the race. He ran the seven furlongs in Imin 24 4-ssec, one of the best gallons of his career. He ran right up to this trial in the race, but High Caste was too good and registered Imin 231 sec. The race also showed what a good horse Manrico has developed into. There will be some first-class racing in Australia this autumn. TROTTING NOTES FIXTURES By Sentinel February 24.—Kaikoura T.C. March 2.—lnvercargill T.C. March 9;—Timaru T.C. March 16.—Taranaki T.C. March 16.—Cheviot T.C. March 16.—Wyndham T.C. March 23 27 28.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. March 23. 25.—Hawera T.C. March 30.—Wanganui T.C. Dissatisfied with Handicapping Full endorsement to a proposal from the executive of the Auckland Trotting Owners, Trainers, and Breeders’ Association to hold a conference with representatives of the Canterbury. Waikato, and West Coast (5.1.) associations on the handicapping system was given at a general meeting held in the Auckland Trotting Club’s luncheon room at Alexandra Park recently. Mr E. C. Webberley, in the unavoidable absence of the president. Mr C. Cowan presided over a large attendance. The secretary outlined the various proposals put before the Handicapping Committee of the New Zealand Trotting Association on the question, and which had not been accepted. The executive had the assurance of the support of the Canterbury body in the request for reform of the system, and with this in

view was of the opinion that concerted action by .all associations would probably meet with better results. The secretary made it clear that it was not thp work of the handicappers that was being criticised, but the system to which they ware restricted. Members

agreed that the executive had made earnest endeavours to have several matters put on a sounder basis, and unanimously decided that' steps be taken to enlist the support of the other associations. At the conclusion of the business, members and representatives of trotting clubs in the Auckland district were the guests of the executive at a very successful social function. at which Mr Cowan presided. Delegates of the various clubs paid a warm tribute to the fine work of the association in furthering the interests of trotting generally. RICCARTON NOTES WINGATUI TRIALS (Special to Daily Times) CHRISTCHURCH. Feb. 17, The weather was fine for the track work at Riccarton this morning, when some useful gallops were registered by horses with engagements at the Dunedin meeting. The outside of the trial grass track was not in_ much request. most of the horses going on the grass. ■ Sprinters in Form Great Swoop and Shikari were well matched over five furlongs in Imin 3sec.

Paper Slipper reeled off six furlongs in Imin 15sec, the last four in 50 4-ssec. Counterblast followed in Imin 14 3-ssec, but went fast in the early part, taking 51 l-ssec for the last four. Scold took Imin 16 l-ssec, the last four;in' 52 3-ssec, The Wrecker and In' the Dark c -'ran six furlongs in Imirt 17 2-sseq, Sovereign Lady going easily in Iffiiri 19sec, while Disdain and Royal Chief strolled over the same ground in Imin 19 4-.ssec. Concertpitch and Crack o’ Dawn went at an even pace to register Imin 16 3-ssec for six furlongs.

Willie Win and Settlement ran nine furlongs in Imin 57 2-ssec. after doing the first four in 50 2-ssec.' Willie Win drooped back two lengths at the entrance to the straight, .but finished strongly to be almost on terms with his mate at the post. - Racewell ran five furlongs in Imin 3 l-ssec. Juvenile Trial

Doria gave Retrogression a start and beat him easily over five furlongs in. Imin 2sec. It was a good performance for Doria, but Retrogression carried a big weight. Improvident easily beat Gay Rebel over seven furlongs in Imin 31sec,' taking 40sec for the last three. ■ ; .- j: ; Grey Silk beat Stabilise over three furlongs in 37 4-ssec. Gay Hussar led Jocanta and Epic all through five furlongs in Imin 2sec Epic ,was in second, place for half the journey, but then, dropped back, Jocanta finishing on to be a length behind Gay Hussar at the post. , . Lady Middleham was not hurried to do Imin 21 4-ssec for. six furlongs. Rue and Stylosa were together at the end of five furlongs in Imin 3sec, while Knight Commander and Roman Son took 52 2-ssec for half a mile, but they were not hurried. St. Cloud and Lord Lynn reeled off half a mile in 49 4-ssec. The former was held back to her mate, and she looks like going on to smart class.. Royal Rank finished well to beat Miss Tasta over half a mile in 49’ 3-ssec. Jed Forest- gave a start, of four lengths to Studley Royal from the six furlong post. Jed Forest overhauled his mate after going three furlongs, and though beaten in the run ; home, he registered Imin 16 4-ssec —a good effort. On the Grass

Gay Parade took Imin 17 2-ssec for six furlongs, doing the last four in Slsec.

Defaulter registered 50 l-ssec for the last four of five furlongs. He did not go south to-day with Capricious and The: Dictator, but he will • travel next week,' there being ‘hd r Hurry for him, as he is engaged only in the James Hazlett Gold Cup, to be rim next Saturday. ■ ' . Shangri La ran six furlongs in Imin 18 l r ssec, Dispense accompanying him Over the last four ,in 50 4-ssec. There was not much between Good Health and Dranoel at the end of six furlongs in Imin 18 4-ssec, the last four taking 52 3-ssec. BANKS PENINSULA MEETING The Banks Peninsula Racing Club has received the following nominations for its summer meeting to be held at Motukarara on March 2:—, . \ . Motukarara Juvenile Stakes, of £135. Six furlongs.—Escort, Platform, Don’t Forget, Lord Lynn, Coup d’Etat. Stabilise, Nigella, Alias, Baldoon, Dispense, Gay Hussar, My Abbey, Blue Abbey. Rockery, Night Glass, Royal Lassie, Eulogist, Pleading, Schoolgirl, Big Joe, Madam Eglantine, The Dictator, Gold Nugget, Pink Lad, - Airline, Rye Town. Roman Son. Goodnight Nurse.

.Terawera High-weight Hack Handicap, of £l6O. One mile—Cherokee. In the Dark, Prudent Prince. Cymric, Improvident, Good Health, Dranoel, Waka, Great Night, Dividend, Passenger. Alcatraz, Scold, Sham Boy, Elmarch, Red Dragon, Chit Chat, Sky Pilot, Flashlight. Crack o’ Dawn. The Duel, Donadea.

Wairewa Handicap Trot, of £160; 3min ssec class. One mile arid aquarter.—Prince Travis, Reservist, Passing By, Jack Spratt, Lord Brent, Press Gang, Wild Moss. Shaun Aroon. Sunworthy. Trousseau, Jacose. Silver Flash, Star Ace. Vera de Oro, Diamond Cluster,, Shuffle, Real Grattan, Recluse, Happy Man, Volo Maid, Robinette, Karu, Native Man, Jarrah, Sunny Corner, Everest, True Metal, Louie Grattan, Scapa Flow, Bronze Eagle. Peninsula Cup Handicap, of £345. One mile and a-quarter.—The Wrecker. Chirp. Nightcalm, Settlement. Nightdress. Not Out, Gay Parade, Willie Win, Studley Royal, Merry March, Scold, Cape Cabo, Capricous. Queen of Song. Knight Commander. Ahuriri Hack Handicap, of £165. Six furlongs.—Craiglea. Race Away. Lord Lynn, Grey Silk, Improvident, Plumage, Tantivy. Nigella. St. Cloud, Jed Forest. Miss Sybil, Miss Tasta, Great Swoop. Sir Frederick, Phenomenal, The Dictator, Airline, King Gustavo. Red Dragon. Citizen. Donadea.

Kinloch Handicap/of £2OO. Seven furlongs.—The Wrecker, Racecall, Haughty Winner. Not Out, Epic. Rebel Chief, Counterblast, Ripley, Copyist. Waihora Park Handicap Trot, of £170; 3min 39sec class. One mile and a-half.—Burt Scott. Chelidon, Lord Brent, Misdeal, Wild Moss, Robin Hyde, Clive Brook, Busted Flush. Sister Polly, Marque, Baytax, Latest Edition, Rerekohua. Four Square, Bedrock, True Guide, Ratepayers, Scenic Gem. Sabu, Manpower, Diviner. Shadow Boy, Twist. Otaua, Prince de Oro.

Forsyth Hack Handicap, of £165. Seven furlongs.—Craiglea, Cherokee, King's Toast, Prediction. Danoel. Great Night. Metric, Shangri La. Muriet, Racewell, Great Flight, Royal Lassie, Schoolgirl. Guspini, Crack o’ Dawn, The Duel. D.J.C. MEETING REHANDICAP DECLARED In the President’s Handicap on the first day at Wingatui, Cherokee has been rehandicapped to 7.13.

st lb st lb Town Section 9 3 Lady Silver Stick 8 7 Bambury 7 7 Kaspian 8 5 Rose Acre .. 7 7 Kakarere ' .. 8 0 Tehaka .. .. 7 7 Little Ruse .. 8 0 Master Ace .. 7 7 Wildore 7 10 Advance Acre 7 7 Wyndora 7 7 RAGLAN HURDLES. Of £300. One mile and three-quarters. Mio Lume .. IjL 6 Charcot 9 13 Loomblnation 10 13 Haile Boy .. 9 7 Riotous . 10 10 Tutor .. .. 9 0 Lucidus 10 0 TE ROHE HANDICAP. Of £250. One mile. Lady Montana 9 6 Gamos .. .. 7 9 Full Hand .. 9 0 Ora King .. 7 9 Besiege 8 10 Land Girl .. 7 3 Ivy Willonyx 8 7 Inver ., .. 7 7 Yogi .. .. 8 0 Perillus 7 7 Vaalso .. .. 7 12 VERCOE HANDICAP. Of £500. One mile and a-quarter. Golden Sheila 9 8 Kena .. ., 8 0 Beau Repaire 8 5 Jack Tar 7 11 Royal Racecamp .. 7 5 Appellant 8 3 Eastern Heir 7 0 Lady Pocket Venus 7 0 Montana .. 8 1 Yogi .. 7 0 EUREKA HANDICAP. Of £250. Five furlongs. Royal Otoro .. .. 7 6 Descent .. 8 12 Foxmint 7 5 Gaymiss 8 10 Lady Bloater 7 5 Worton 8 1 Royal Sister 7 5 Surpai .. .. 7 9 Miss Ngaire 7 5 Chain Acre 7 8 Volifox 7 3 Leieke .. .. 7 7 Sharmin 7 3 Beau Leon .. 7 7 Auburn Lad 7 1 Radiant Vaals 7 6 Silveyor . .. 7 0 King’s Flight 7 6 WAIKATO HACK CUP. Of £300. One mile and a-quarter. White Rajah 9 2 Foxtoon 7 8 Kilcash 8 1 Raepata 7 7 Hunting Bee 7 13 Philemup .. 7 7 Trig Station 7 12 Pern .. .. 7 7 First Gold Karatoki 7 7 Money 7 11 Diversity 7 7 Beverley 7 8 FLYING HANDICAP, Of £350. Six furlongs. Orate .. .. 9 1 Sunola .. .. 7 6 Farland 8 10 Te Kawltl .. 7 2 Kathbella .. 8 9 Daywind 7 0 Footloose 8 4 Tosh .. .. 7 0 Orwere 7 11 Foxmond 7 0 Royal Lexden 7 0 Bachelor .. 7 9 Bronze Moth 7 0 Orelio .. .. 7 8 Noltaro 7 0 Trilliarch 7 7 Penzance 7. 7 0 HUNTLY HACK. HANDICAP, Of £250, Six furlongs, i Town Section 9 4 Acreman 7 8 Merry Vaals 8 12 Ngawiri 7 7 Sir Robin .. 8 11 Gold Wings 7 7 Kenneth Lady Clorane 7 7 Robert 8 6 Ventre a Miss Valerie 7 12 Terre 7 7 Mayfair 7 12 Moymell 7 7 British Abbey King 7 7 Nation 7 11