Concentrate Redeems Himself, But Was Rather Lucky

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 856, 27 December 1929, Page 12

Concentrate Redeems Himself, But Was Rather Lucky

Star Stranger Should Have Won

Star Stranger appeared to be a good thing beaten in the Auckland Cup. Instead of being beaten a head by Concentrate (who was at a double-figure quotation), he ought to have won. That was a pretty general summing , up after yesterday’s big race at tillers- j lie. It was a great finish to a thrilling contest, and over the final quarter the crowd was on its feet. The field of a dozen runners I Attracted a great deal of attention j when they went out for their pro- j liminary, but most of the horses were j restricted to half pace in their gallop i past the spectators. The defections j on the course were Vertigern, iScatown; Goshawk and Jaleux. Star Stranger was a hot favourite, being entrusted with a whole heap of money. The pool was a big one, nearly a fourth of the way to six figures, being £ 6,215 in excess of last year's total, and about .-£4,500 less than the record Cup turnover in the boom year, 1920. £ Star Stranger 6,170 Paquito 3,716 In the Shade 2,784 Prodice 2.758 Corinax 2,558 H istoric-Panther bracket . 1,588 Concentrate 1,417 Count Cavour .. 1,283 The outsider of the field was Merry Mint, with £633, his quotation being in the vicinity of half a hundred to one. There was little delay at the barrier, and when they were let go Concentrate was in the van, being followed out of the tapes by Corinax, Panther, Merry Mint, Prodice, Historic, j Paquito, Count Cavour, Star Stranger. Shrewd, Spearmiss and In the Shade. At the end of a furlong Panther had run to the front and he led across the top and into the straight, and passing the post the first time he was nearly a length in front of Merry Mint, with a gap back three lengths to Corinax and Concentrate, with Prodice, Historic, Star Stranger, Paquito, Shrewd, Count Cavour, In the Shade and Spearmiss following in that order. At the six furlongs Merry Mint and Panther were making play together, clear of Concentrate and Corinax (together), Historic and Star Stranger (together), Shrewd, Paquito, Prodice, Spearmiss, Count Cavour and In the Shade, the last-named having commenced to fall back again. Starting to Race Approaching the three furlongs Corinax moved up, and as they swung into the straight Merry Mint, Corinax and Panther were in a line, just in front of Concentrate, with. Shrewd, Spearmiss, Star Stranger, Prodice (wide out) and Paquito all handy. Below the distance Shrewd, Paquito and Corinax were prominent, but then Concentrate came through and at the half distance was clear, with Prodice, Count Cavour (both wide out) and Shrewd at the head of the others, and Star Stranger starting to come through on the rails. A furlong from the judge Concentrate was still clear, but then Star Stranger commenced to fly, and at every stride 1 e was catching Concentrate. Less than a furlong from home Concentrate held an advantage of about three lengths 'over the favourite, and it was this early break that gave him the stake. * At every stride Star Stranger was AT WAIPUKURAU HIGH COURT’S SURPRISE Press Association NAPIER, Thursday. The Waipukurau Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held today in beautiful weather, and there was a large attendance. The course was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £15,168, against £14,120 last year, an increase of £1,048. Results are: Maiden Handicap, 6 furlongs.—7 Arrozone S 4 (J. McKay), 1; 4 San Quex, Lr 10 ’. 2 ’ Goo<l Cheer, 5.9, 3. Also- 12 y: 2 Tlno Fania, 9.1; S Falcon, l 1 ?’ Bukbeck, p- 1 - a Crown Emblem, Crown Link, 9.1; 11 Bay Dor, 9.1: r° 9.1; 3 Blackpool, 9.1; 1 \i r Laddie, 5.4; 9 Barracouta, 5.4. Won bv third. Time! e iT5 h S . b s f Ween second and Juvenile Handicap. 5 furlongs 4 r Tf> Awha 5.9 (H Young), 1; 3 Portray, S T 6, a\ ° -^ ule Britannia, 8.6 (W Belli *: (FtmLS- 5.6; 1 Kahikatoa, 8.3; s wS t TO°" el 'v‘.-l i ' : 9 Crown Jest, 7.13: 5 War Worn, 7.5; 7 Alliance, 7.10; and 4 .Souchong, ~s, bracketed; 10 Petrarch, ■ N Futurist, 7.11. Won bv a length and a-half, three-cuiarters of a length between second and third. Time 111-5 Amalgamation Handicap, 1) miles 5 High Court, 7.11 (W. Horn), 1; 2 Quein's Choice, 9.0, 2; 1 Chopin. 7.5, S. Also--6 R°dad Hog. aS 7 e 3; S '7 3 k 3 een in fo S third. n^tViti e* *•£>, J. < Gold Shadow, 8.2. 3 i Ma^esfo^^is; 9 § placed e H i a i 1 1 ! -! epai;ate,i ' the 8 oP°(rt0 P °( r t na F h w Hac f’ 4 Grattus, «.u (A. G. Murrav), l• 5 Tp Awha ci |; 6 Highland "Mystery, 7.if, s ’mso-is-actionsi at 7 l pisrank, 5.9; 9 Grand -o5 T.^N a 4^ eck Po?;^ r 7M Ha T nd^ia^) e , 1-Tjel; 4 Heather To.l!F a 6 First Prince° : 10 Ovi^- be io 7 10 w° ; i 7 h Blrk 1 Iad » 10.7'; S Hand between IfflM CP° P H l olma i i?) S ’ Gfur ~l Queen’s Choice, 8.5 3 Brm™ m Sui’arN.O 2; 9.0; 2 King Wanga,' 8.0. Wvin 1 i,F“V, °‘ Sr a F f d VifFTViSt W 4 ¥™ e ” <w ke ß?r’p G King 'Manu | 0 7.5t I 6 O: K?mbo ar 7 , 0 Or w 7 ’ 8 i, 5 iecSnfnna th£ £* Time,

V.A.T.C. WINNERS Llntcd P.A.—D U Telegraph—Copyright MELBOURNE, Thursday. a length^'and i s » op , et T l l Handicap —Eoraanv R ve 7 n (Scanlon), 1; Cimbrian, 8.13 9s ? r °,wi '\ T.S (Badger) and Fmsburv 8 ;S dead-heat, 3. Thirteen started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2.21 J. ’ a 01 a RACING FIXTURES DECEMBER 2 oe- % Jan - V, 2—Auckland R.C. 26. 27—Taranaki J.C. 26, 2S—Dunedin J.C. • 26, 27, 28— Manawatu R.C. 28. Jan. I—Greymouth J.C. JANUARY I—Waikouaiti R.C. i I—Wyndham R.C. ilf 2—Wairarapa R.C. [ l.*2 —Hawke’s Bay j.c. 1, 2—Stratford R.C. !1, 2—Marton J.C. | I, 3—Southland R.C. 7, S—Reefton J.C.

catching him, and at the finish it was only the judge who could say which had won. The decision went to

Concentrate by a head. In the meantime Prodice had carried Count Cavour out wide in the straight, tl o latter staying on with remarkab-e gameness, and he got third money, only half a length behind the second horse, and Shrewd and Prodice were right up. Next in order were Corinax. Paquito. and a gap back to a bunch comprising Merry Mint. Historic. Panther and Spearmiss, with In the Shade well back last. It was a splendid contest, and the pace was on throughout, Panther being forced to adopt the role of pacemaker. The first quarter occupied 26 3-3. the six furlongs 1.1 S 1-5, mile 1.4 4 l-<>. mile and a-quarter 2.11 1-5, mile and a-half 2.37 1-5, and the two miles 3.27. The last mile took 1.42 4-5, and the final half-mile 49 4-5. It was good going on a track totally dead. There was some interference noticed after the field had gone a little over a couple of furlongs, and it was officially announced that Paquito ran into the fence and came back on to Star Stranger. That made the Martian gelding’s performance all the more meritorious. His First Win This success marked E. Ludlow’s first victory in this rich handicap. He rode a judicious race on Concentrate, and did not rush him when the straight hove in sight. Two furlongs from

home he asked liis mount for an effort, and so well did he respond that in quick time he had gathered in the leaders and then run to the front. Both horse and rider took up the challenge when Star Stranger threatened danger. The failure of Concentrate in the New Zealand Cup was taken as a criterion that Australian form was poor. Now, as expected, the opinion may require revision. Star Stranger did all that was asked of him, and he might have won had Heed made his effort a shade earlier. Over the last furlong he was flying, but his effort appeared to be a bit delayed. Count Cavour ran a great race, coming from well back over the last halfmile, and he was a bit unlucky in being carried out by Prodice. The Count liung on better than the majority, and it is plain that when it comes to a question of stamina he cannot altogether be left out of calculations. Shrewd ran up to his track effort of last Tuesday morning, and it was only over the final 100yds that he weakened into fourth place, but he was less than three lengths behind the winner. ITodice was right up fifth, after having covered more ground than anything else in the race. Under the circumstances her effort was satisfactory; the final pinch found her wanting. Corinax looked a distinct possibility three furlongs from home, and perhaps had his rider waited a little longer he might have got him into money. Paquito was a disappointment, but there was some excuse for him. As indicated previously he is a difficult horse to ride, and this was evident when he took charge; of his rider shortly after the start. He finished seventh, fairly well back. Historic was never a possibility once the pace was clapped on, and it is

apparent that he is nowhere near so wel , l a 5, in th e spring. His stable mate. Panther, ran just as well, although he was probably a beaten „, se JY hen he was called upon to make his own running. Spearmiss failed in the straight, and tor such o good stayer her finishing effort was lamentably weak. Perhaps »t e T7nf S P ,° ne of l since her good efforts at Riccarton. Merry Mint was beaten barl!v e d A stan . ce - al ? d In the Shade ran bad!\. He, too. does not appear to got over his gruelling race in the Aew Zealand Cup.

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Orazone Succeeds at New Plymouth HURDLES TO OMEO TARANAKI'S SMALL FIELDS Press Association NEW PLYMOUTH, Thursday. The first' day of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s meeting "as held in fine but dull weather. The course was in good order. The totaiisator handled £24.171 10s, compared with £25.750 on the first day last year. Results are: Huatoki Plate, of £135; 7 furkmgs 3 Tentcall, 8.9, L. A. Pine, 2 Banbridsrp 5.2, Taylor, dead-heat for first; 5 j ov ’ spear, 8.2, C. Goldsboro, 3. Also: i Fortalice, 0.2; 6 Coalbag, 0.2; S Klvsian Lady, S.ll; 7 Miss Pakake, S.ll; 0 Rotokape, 8.9; 10 Grand Marnia, 5.2; 4 Rc*. Ferry, 7.13. The third horse was a length behind the dead - hen tors. Time. 1.30. Rahotu Hack Hurdles, of £l6O. about 1} miles. —1 Omeo, 9.5, L. Pulieu, 1; 4 AVhenuanui, 9.1. R. Eager, 2; 2 Vivo, 1i.2 H. 2VI ills, 3. Also; 5 Panorama, Jokeform. 9.0. Won by a length and a" half, three lengths separating second and third. Time, 2.54 3-5. Borough Juvenile Handicap, of £l4s- - furlongs.—s Belle Star, 7.0. R. Drinkwater, 1; 4 Green Linnet, 7.0, G. Sandilands, 2; 1 Orapai, 7.10. H. K. Alexander 3. Also: 2 Tareka, 7.8; 5 Panatrope. V>on by a length and a-half, three-quarters of a length separating second and third. Time, 1.3. Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of £l6o' i furlongs.—2 Just So, 5.7, W. Taylor,’ l--4 Peg Black, 7.9, C. Goldsbrc, 2; 6 Marcia* 7.7, Drinkwater, 3. Also: 1 Clever, 9.0; 3 Abbess, 7.12; 5 Green Acre, 7.7; 7 Potency, 7.5; 8 Varsity, 7.1; 9 Lady Lucerne. "Won by two lengths. Time, I.ls CHRISTMAS HANDICAP Of £375; li miles. 2—ORAZONE, 8.4, W. Taylor .. . 1 S—HIPO. 7.12, L. George 4—WENDAY, 7.2, Drinkwater .. .. j Also: 1 Yoma, 5.7; 3 The Swell S.l; 5 Mint Leaf, 7.11 (bracketed with Hipo); G Llanore, 7.4; S Flying Shot, i . Opa, 7.0. Won by two lengths, t*o nmi a-half separating second and th.rd. Time, Atiawa Cup. of £300; about 1 mile 2 Marjoram, 8.4, C. Goldsbro. 1; 4 Monaloff, 7.1, Drinkwater, 2; 5 Latakia, 7.2, I*. D. Adlam, 3. Also: 1 Pompeius, 8.0; ; Calamine, 7.7; 6 Waitaunaha, 7.2; 7 Corwen, 7.0; S Manoie, 7.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.52. Tikorangi Hack Stakes, of £135; 5 furlongs*.—2 Valpre, 9.0, K. Grylls, 1; 3 Anbridge, 8.0, W. Taylor, 2; 1 Callapat, 9.0, L. A. Pine, 3. Also: 9 Bon Eve, 8.0; 4 Animated, S.O; 6 Araukuku, 8.0; 7 Our Nancy, 8.0, and Gold Tree, 8.5 (bracketed); 5 Desbronev, S.O; 8 Espian, 8.0. Heads separated placed horses. Time, LI. Flying Handicap, of £225; 6 furlongs.— 1 Ridgemount, 8.5, Drinkwater. 1; 2 .Melissa, 8.0. R. J. Mackie, 2; 3 Monsogne, 7.0, I*. D. Adlam, 3. Also: 4 Oration, 4.". Won by two lengths. Time, 1.14 1-5.

SEATOWN’S CUP SPRINT TO ARROW LAD MANAWATU MEETING Press Association PALMERSTON N., Thursday. Manawatu Cup Day at Awapuni attracted a record crowd. The weather i was fine though dull and the track i was soft after recent heavy rains, so slow times were the order of the day. i The totalisator handled £51,763, ; against £43,99*3 for the opening day last year. Results were: Tokomaru Hurdles, of £200; 12 miles.— i 1 Fine Acre, 9.12, A. Skipper, 1; 1 • Aurora Borealis, 9.0, M. Nicol, 2; 2 No'ar, \ 9.12, A. Hobson, 3. Also; 2 Red Bank, 10.5; 5 Diana’s Lad, 9.13; 6 Askari, ?.<?• I Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Maiden Plate, of £150; 6 furlong? weight 8.9.—3 Hurly Burly, It. Coveny, 1; 5 Kilorel, C. Davies, 2; 2 Leisure, J. Barry, 3. Also: 17 Acress, 16 Acrospire, i 12 Basaloma, 1 Ben Hur, 10 Evening Hero, 8 Emerald Abbey, 7 Good Acre, i Hystride, 11 Maidstone, 4 l’al, 15 Pa be, 6 Rational 11., 18 Koval Mission, 14 Tfca Perch, 13 Tunbridge. Work by sic lengths, with half a length between second ana third. Time, l.lti 2-5. Tararua Hack Handicap, of £200; » furlongs.—S Balloon, 7.11, £5. Anderson, 1; 6 Shortly, 8.3, R. Coveny, 2; 11 Motbplane, 7.11, C. Davies, 3. Also: 4 Ma*e Up, 5.3; 3 Skyrider, 8.9; 7 Rich Han*«st. 5.5; 2 My Own, 8.3; 5 Phastar, 8.0; 1 I*; mocratic, 7.13; 10 Dainty Ways, 7.11: 1* Callamart, 7.6. Won by two length?- 4 short head separating second and third. Time, 1.59 2-5. MANAWATU CUP Of £800; li miles 3 SEATOWN, 8.4, O. Mclnally .. •• ’ 4 CASHIER, 8.5, L. G. Morris .. * B—FIRST ACRE, 7.13, J. Barry * Also: 1 Kabbi, 9.1: 9 Star Area, W; 2 Hoy lake, 8.4; 7 Great Charter, •}'' 10 Singleton, 7.9; 19 -M ei : y Damon, ‘l- - Full Mark, 7.1; ti Courageous. 7.1; 2 Cold Bay, 7.0. *\Von by a head, ■with two lengths Je* tween second and third. Time, 2.4 U Nursery Handicap, of £2OO ; 5 furlor.p 2 Lady Pam, 8.2, A. Fratus, 1; 1 Princes Betty, 5.9, L. C. Morris, 2; 2 Arajean. W K. Voitre, 2. Also: 2 Masterton,. ** (coupled with winner); 11 Royal K* j 7.5; 6 Bayaere, 7.11; 10 Hawkshaw, D* 9 Jayson, 7.6; 4 Ball Dress, 7.1; 5 Scout. 7.2; 7 Catherine of Aragon, i.r. 8 Tripping, 7.1. Won by tw o lengths, ft•lengths separating second and ID" Time. 1.2 4-i. _ Gillies Hack Handicap, of £200: 6 Drlongs.—3 Head Serung, 7.0, IV. BroD? 1 ' ton, 1; 1 Acora, 7.12, J. Barry, 2; 2 M* Paper, 7.8, C. Broughton, 3. Also;, Noteworthy, 7.13; 11 First 7 Oscar, 7.2; 3 Semper Paratus, »•*>» . Emotion, 7.0; 10 Royal Queen, Agrestic, 7.0; 6 Paiko, 7.0. Won by 0 • and a-half lengths, with a similar tance between second and third. 1.17 4-5. fitzherbert handicap Of £350; 6 furlongs 3—ARROW LAD. 8.6. E. Manson • • . 6—CALLANMORE, 7.0, K. Voitre •• , I—CONSENT, 8.9, L. G. Morris - Also: 2 The Raider. 9.3; 5 Full Featb*« 7.13* 4 Gold Cure, 7.7. orat . Won by a neck, two lengths ins second and third. Time, 1.16. Grandstand Handicap, of £250; * , ur 1; longs.—l Ruanui, 5.5, L. G. Morrjj- ' 3 Atholspear, 7.10, R. Coveny, 2; - JJj 7.13, E. Manson, 3. Also: 4 Ad®** Drake, 7.11; 6 Stanchion, 7.11; 7 7.3; 5 Briar Root, 7.0; 8 Oerf, C * T -# S Won by' two lengths, a nose • crp3 ,V,, r is, set-ond and third. Briar Root was - Time, 1.57.

WINGATUI SURPRISES GLARE a lone favourite CONSISTENT TABOO rrcss Association DUXEDIN, Thursday. The Dunedin Jockey Club's Summer Meeting was opened today in tine, warm weather. Aftf-r recent rain the course was in excellent order, but was not fast. The attendance was large, and the totalizator bandied £23,776. compared with £21,954 on the first day last year. Results are:— Summer Hurdles, of .£200; 13 miles—3 Beauty Light, 10.1, H. Anderton, 1; l Tararnoa, 9.4, 2; 5 Dubious, 10.10, 3. Also: 2 Antrim Boy, 10.7; 4 Red Heather, 10.6; 6 Blue Peter, 9.2. Beauty Light and Taiamoa came away round the top, and the former won by two lengths, with Dubious three lengths away. Blue Peter was next. Time, 3.21 4-5. Trial Stakes, of £170; 7 fur.—2 Solfar, >1.3, 1; 10 High Speed. 8.2, 2; 1 Solmnri, 5 2, 3. Also: I Flash, 8.6; 15 Crown Mysterv. 8.7; 5 Leading Boy, 8.2; 1 Jock o’ Hazeldean, 8.2 (bracketed with SolmurO; 11 Skyslgn, 8.4; 7 Captivate, 8.2; 13 Sea Gay, 8.4; 3 Wig Wag, 8.1; 12 Fan and Fancy. 5.2; 8 Positive, 7.11; 9 Pink Sunrise, 7.11; ♦> Corn Queen, 8.0. in the run horn* Sol mar beat the fast-finish ii % High Speed by a length and a-quartei. Solmnri was a head away, and Jock o’ Hazeldean next. Time. 1.30 3-5. Federal Handicap, of £275; 6 fur.— 3 Meadow l*ark, 9.3, 1; 7 Quantum. 7.0, 2; 3 Subdivision, 7.9. 3. Also: 8 Black 1 >uke, 9.5; 6 Royal Saxon, 8.7; 4 Rin Tin Tin, 8.0; 1 Waving Corn. 7.13; 2 Dutch Money. 7.0; 9 Gold Tinge, 7.5. One hundred yards from home Waving Corn was in front, but Meadow Lark, who had bf»rn last away, came strongly to win easily by a length and a-half from Quantum, who beat Subdivision by a neck. The favourite finished fourth. Time, 1.16 3-5. Salisbury Handicap, of £200; 1 mile.— 6 High Gear, 8.6, 1; 8 Salmo Salar, 7.7. 2; 5 Thurso, 7.3, 3. Also: 3 Stealth, 9.6; 4 Tembroney, 9.0; 1 Town Major, 8.9; 11 Cupid’s Part, 8.4: 10 Royal Flower, 8.1; 1 Sailing Home, 8.0; 12 Court Jester. 7.12; 7 Barn Door, 7.8: 9 Dumblane, 7.9; 13 Commenter, 7.4. Won by two lengths, a head separating second and third. Town Major was fourth. Time, 1.43 3-5. OTAGO HANDICAP Of £400; H miles. 4 TABOO, 8.2, B. Brodie 1 3—NIGHT LAD, 7.10, W. Hogan r . 2 5 WINGATUI, 7.13, L. Moulin .... 3 Also Started: 3 Queen Balboa, 8.9: 1 Latin Quarter, 8.0; 6 Money Mine, 7.11; 7 Circulation, 7.5. In a fine finish Taboo beat Night Lnd by a long head, w'ith a similar distance away and Circulation next. Time, 2.9. Dunedin Handicap, of £200; 5 fur.— 2 Compensation, 7.8, L. Moulin, 1; 5 Rosy Morn, 7.6, 2; 4 Shirada, 7.8, 8. Also: 1 Tarqulnius, 7.10: 6 Bandillera, 7.10; 3 Parysia, 7.10: 7 Water Power, 7.5. Won by six lengths, with Shirada a similar distance away. Time. 1.3 2-5. Otokia Handicap, of £200; 1 mile.— 1 Glare, 8.10, 1; 7 Tardy, 8.3, 2: 4 Tcheka, 8.11, 3. Also: 2 Lucky Light, 5.12; 6 John Bradbury, S.lO, and Heather Lad, 8.6 (bracketed); 3 Camisader, 8.10; 5 Some Rose, 8.4. Won by a length and a-half, with Tcheka three-quarters of a lengih away, followed by Camisader. Time, 1.43 2-5.

Burnside Handicap, of £200; 6 fur. — 5 Blue Metal, 9.5, 1; 2 El Boa, 9.8, 2; 4 Inevitable, 8.11, 3. Also: 9 Attract. 9.5; 1 Francolin, 9.3; 7 Miss Marco, 7.13; 3 Impertinence. 8.4; 6 Meitui, 5.3; 10 Crossbow, 8.0; 13 Nonchalant, 5.4; 8 Coupling, 8.0; 12 My Council, 7.9; 11 Wise Choice, 8.2, and Captain's Gift, 7.10 (bracketed). Blue Metal got up on the inside to beat El Boa by a nose J ‘*with Inevitable half a length away and Meitui close up. Francclin, after being in the lead to the straight, stopped badly. Time, 1.16 4-5. TOMORROW’S ACCEPTORS The following: are the acceptors for the second day on Saturday; Milburn Hurdles, 14 miles.—Beauty Light. 10.11 ; Dubious, 10.10; Antrim Boy, 10.6; Red Heather, 10.5; Nincompoop, 9.5; Jimmy Trigger, 9.0. Allantoo Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Stealth, 95; Francolin, S. 10; Salmo Salar, 5.3; Court Jester, 7.12: Thurso, 7.10; Impertinence. 7.9: Academy, 7.9: Solmuri, Battle Screen, Corn Queen, Skysign, Lorette, Grandstand Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Royal Saxon, 8.7; Caterpillar, 8.4; Subdivision, 8.0: Waving Corn, 7.13; Quantum, 7.5; Gold Tinge, 7.4; El Boa, 7.0 . St. Andrew's Handicap, 1 mile.—Black Duke, 9.3; Taboo, 8.11; Queen Balboa. 8.8; Wingatui, Night Lad. 8.2; Money Mine, 7.10; Glare, 7.9; Rin Tin Tin, 7.5; Circulation, 7.3. Fernhill Handicap, 14 miles.—Stealth, 9.4; Tembroney, 9.3; High Gear, 9.1; Town Major, 8.9; Cupid’s Dart, 8.8; Salmo Salar, 8.2; Royal Flower, Sailing Home, 8.0; Miss Marco, 7.10; Dumblane, Barn Door, Commenter, 7.8. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Compensation, 8.9; Rosy Morn. 7.12; Tarquini us, 7.10; Parysia, 7.8; Bachelor’s Idol, Water Power, 7.8. Taieri Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Tcheka, 8.13; Camisader, 8.10; Goid Tinge, Tardy, 8.8; John Bradbury, 8.7; Some Rose, Glenrowan, 8.3; Martis, Coupling. 8.0. Fare well Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Blue Metal, 9.7; Dutch Monev, 9.6; Assemble, 9.3: Attract, 8.13; High Speed. 7.11; Meitui. 7.10; Academy, 7.9; Colonel Quex, Pink Sunrise, Wig Wag, Tormenter, Sea Gay, 7.7. WESTLAND MEETING WAYWARD TAKES CHIEF EVENT Press Association HOKITIKA, Thursday. The Westland Racing Club’s one-day meeting was held in perfect weather. There was a large attendance. The course was in perfect order. The totalizator staff handled £10,026 as against £7.272 last year. Results:— Maiden Handicap (First Division). —1 Tane. 9.0, 1; 6 Garvary, 9.10, 2; 1 Tariff, 9.0, 3. Also: Fair Go, 9.0; Lucky Shot, 9.0; Matua, 5.5: Limoka. 8.5; Painting, 8.5. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, 1.11. Second Division: 12 Landmark. 9.0, 1; 4 Sapient, 8.5, 2; 10 Rurine, 9.0, 7. Also: Lady Mid, 9.0: Royal Stanley, 9.0; Turnover, 8.5. Won by a length. Time, 1.12. Thompson Handicap.—2 Arrowmir, 8.12, 1; 1 Courtliko, 7.8, 2; 5 Spode, 7.10, 3. Also: Singlespear, 8.5: Scrambler, 7.6. Won by three* lengths. Time, 1.17. Hack Handicap.—6 Gourmet. 11.12, 1; 5 Fallow. 5.12 (coupled with Handsome) and 9 Lord Middleton. 8.3, dead-heat, 2. Also: Shining Star. 9.0; Topere, 8.12; After Ten, 8.21; The Dove, 8.9; Atone, B.S; Audience, S.S; Gaslight, 5.3. Won by a length. Time, 1.33. Westland Cup.—3 Wavward. S.ll. 1; 2 Sea Raid, 7.13. 2; t Royal Game, 8.11. 3. Also: Ardfinnan. 8.2; Ohickwheat, 8.1; Fairy Tidings Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time. 2.14. Christmas Handicap.—2 Solgele, S.O. 1; 3 Waihemo. 7.1. 2: 4 Arch Arrow, 9.0, 3. Also: Flair. 8.4; Deluge, 8.4; Shot Silk. 8.0. Won bv a length. Time, 1.11. High-Weight Handicap.—7 Rina Maunga, S.O. 1: 6 Zeuxis. S.lO. 2; *3 Wrigley, <9. 3. Also: Oriflarab, 9.0; Moratorium. 8-11; Audience. 8.5: Bank Draft, 8.5; Grattan, 8.3; Shut Eve, S.lO. Won by a ‘•ngth. Time, 1.32. Electric Handicap.—2 Nastori, S.O, 1; 1 Solgele. 5.12. 2; 3 Huntley, 7.5, 3. Also: Spode, 8.1; The Dove, 7.13; Sapient. 7.<; Painting, 7.5. Won by a length. Time, 1.16 1-5. . , Goldfields Handicap.—4 Decoy Bird, 8-7, 1; 4 Bank Draft, 7.5, 2: 2 Some Lad, 7.5, 3. Also: Smithereens, 5.7; Gold Mint. *l2; Corinthic, 7.7. W.>n by half a length. Time. 1.31 4-5.

AUSTRALIAN TURF A.J.C. MEETING CONCLUDED I 1 ‘ ll Mcd B.A.—By Telegriph —Copyright SYDNEI', Thursday. The Australian JockeTy Club s sum- • mer meeting was concluded at Rand--1 wick today. The folldfcving were the results of the principal •events: — Christmas Handicap, ui £500; 1 mile.— Relay, 8.9 (Uobertson ),4 1; Potent, 7.'' (Simpson), 2; Sackbutjf 7.0 (Parr) 3 Twenty-five started. P/on by two and Tii ne/l.jN*. Chisholm Handicap,Jbf £750; 6 fur.— Lrma, 8.6 (Bartle), li Tea Miss (N.Z.), 6 5.5 (Johnstone), Eighteen/started, including an.l flicker. Won by live lengths, i-hing fery fast, C Flight out by a hea*. Time, 1.128. DECEMBER STAKES Of £2,000; for two-year-olds; 5 fur. VEILMOND (N.Z.), 8.5 (McCarten) .. 1 CARAVEL BOY, 8.2 (Johnstone) .... 2 LONGWOOD, 8.2 (Bartlej 3 Twelve started. Veilmond and Caravel Boy were the most prominent at the beginning. Caravel Boy was leading at the half-mile and showed the way into the straight, but Veilmond came determinedly from well back and won by a long head. Longwood was a length and a-half away. I Time, 1.1 jj. SUMMER CUP x Of £2,500; 1 mile 5 fur. DONALD, 8.9 (Davidson) 1 JEYPORE, 7.8 (Goldstone) 2 JOHN BUCHAN, 7.8 (Denham) 3 Fifteen started, including The Banker, Papatu, Star God and Patadawn. Jeypore was early in charge, with Patadawn handy, and the favourite. Star God. in the rear. Four furlongs fron\ home Jeypore was only half a length ahead of The Banker, with King Conrad and Donald close. The last named took the lead at the distance and won easily by two and a-half lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 2.46£. A.J.C. Handicap, of £500; 1 mile and 1 fur.—Gesto (N.Z.), 9.6 (McCarten), 1; Lord Romeo (N.Z.), 8.1 (Pratt), 2; Spearman, 8.13 (Johnstone), 3. Fifteen started, including Crown Area and Runnymede. Lord Romeo led to the straight, then Gesto assumed control and won by two and a-half lengths, one length and threequarters separating second and third. Time, 1.52 J. Summer Hurdles.—Home Made (N.Z.), 10.0 (McCurlay), 1; Real Lad. 9.5 (Cutler), 2; Kinross, 9.2 (Kenny), 3. Also: Praetor, Pirate King and Piratic. Won by five lengths. Time, 3.53, equalling the course record. Summer Nursery.—Resendo, 9.0 (Pike), 1; Sunlover, 7.13 (Coutts), 2; Runic, 7.5 (Simpson), 3. Nineteen started. Won by two lengths. Time, I.BJ. SPALPIKCFS CUP ALEXANDRA RACE MEETING The Alexandra Racing Club’s sixtyfifth annual race meeting (non-totalis-ator) was held at Pirongia yesterday in fitie weather. There was a record crowd. The trophies were presented by Mr. W. Lee Martin, M.P. The results were: Farmers’ Hurdles, 1J miles.—Master Roley (G. Gillett), 11.5, R. Thompson, 1; Ramblin’ Kid, 11.4, E. Stead, 2; Brundee Boy, 9.0, H. Turner, 3. Also: Star Cornet, Rippling, King Fame, Mangaetea. Won by a length, half a length separating second and third. Maiden Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Townsman (H. T. Reilly), 9.0, Liddell, 1; Tukaha, 9.0, F. Reilley, 2; Steady Fire, 9.0, G. Marfell, 3. Also: Rangikaha, Townsville. Won by three lengths, li lengths between second and third. ALEXANDRA CUP Of £3O and cup; li miles SPALPIKO (H. R. Russell), S.O, T. Reilly 1 KILINTHIA (B. Shaw), 8.0, Harris .. 2 KING FAME (J. Shaw and R. Russell) S.O, Ruthven 3 Also: Ramblin’ Kid, Star Comet, Whitiora Rangikaha. Won by a length. King Fame was a length behind Kilinthia at the finish. Matakitaki Stakes, 5 furlongs.—Foreign Fancy (W. Barr), 8.10, Liddell, 1; King Fame, 8.12, Ruthven, 2; Nuili Secundus, S.O, McMahon, 3. Also: Steady Fire. Won by three lengths, a neck separating second and third. Farmers’ Handicap Trot, 2 miles.— Roto (T. G. Brown), limit, owner, 1; Black Magic, limit, owner, 2; Lady Lucetta. owner, 3. Also; Rothkevin. Won by eight lengths, three lengths separating second and third. Beet Memorial Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Kilinthia (B. Shaw), 8.0, A. Harris, 1; Townsman, S.O, McMahon, 2; Spalpiko, S.ll, T. Reilly, 3. Also: Foreign Fancy, King Fame, Tukaha. Won by li lengths, with the third horse a long neck away. Farewell Handicap.—Whitiora (F. A. Jones), 8.0, Liddell, 1; Mangaeta, 8.0, A. Harris 2; Nulli Secundus, 8.0, Ferguson, 3. Also: Rangikaha, Townsman. Won by a length, with half a length separating second and third.