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Taranaki Daily News, 9 February 1920, Page 7

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TARANAKI TROTTING CLUB. THE INAUGURAL MEETING. AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. OVERRATE WINS THE CUP. OFFICERS. Patrons—Mr. J. B. Hine, Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., Mr. S. 0. Smith, M.P.; President—Mr. A. W. Webster; Vice-Presidents —Mr. A. Alexander, Mr. W. C. Weston; Committee —Messrs H. J. S. Brookman, C. Fairbrother, W. Honeyfleld, M. Jones, H. Linn, W. McKenzle, J. McLeod, J. Scanlan, E. Wooldrldge; Stewards—Messrs. H. J. S. Brookman, R. Fleming, J. Foreman, W. Honeyfleid, M. Jones. W. McKenzie, J. McLeod, R. Ritchie, A. R. Standish, L. B. Webster, Dr. E. F. Fookes; Stipendiary Steward—A. B. Mabee; Judge—Mr. R. H. Plgott; Clerk of Scales—Mr. M. Jones; Clerk of Course—Mr. Les. Payne; Hon. Treasurer—Mr. E. Whittle; Hon, Veterinary Surgeons—Mr. E. Mason, Mr. R. Woods; Hon. Surgeon—Dr. E. F. Fookes; Hon. Timekeepers —Messrs. J. Bennett, H. R. Garnham; Handlcapper—F. W. Edwards; Starter —A. B. Mabee; P. Webster.

The inaugural meeting of the Taranaki Trotting Club, which took place on the New Plymouth racecourse on Saturday, was an unqualified success, and should encourage the Club in its efforts to foster trotting in TaTanaki. Favored by fine weather there was a gratifying attendance, which more than fulfilled the expectations of the committee, who felt that the absence of the totalisator would prevent large numbers from attending. It undoubtedly did; but despite this the attendance showed that the public fully appreciated the efforts of the committee, who would have felt compensated largely for the trouble they had gone to could they have heard the congratulatory references made to the gathering and Its management by many of those present. To a large number of the spectators trotting was a new experience, ana it is safe to say that they thoroughly enjoyed the sport provided. The management was excellent. The Taces were got off right to the moment, and there was no hitch anywhere. One would have thought that the Club had been running for several years and that e#.ch official had had much experience in the position he occupied, so smoothly did everything run. This is a tr&ute to everyone concerned, from the president, Mr. A. W. Webster, who was indefatigable In looking after the visiters, to the secretary, Mr. D. L. C. Morgan, who proved himself the right man In the right place. The Taranaki Jockey Club had unreservedly placed at the disposal of the Trotting Club its course and appointments, and they were looking splendid. Indeed, one could hardly realise that there had been two heavy days' racing during the week, a tribute to the painstaking caTe of Mr. Blewman. The racing throughout was interesting and enjoyable. The horses were moving round from the time they left the bird-cage until the finish of the races, none of which was less than two miles. The opening race, a harness maiden event, saw eight face tho starter, and it was won by Sir. Cecil Arden's three-year-old Kokirltea, who further proved his worth by winning the Inglewood Handicap later in the day. The Farmers' Plate provided considerable amusement, seventeen horses parading, and the amateur riders received good natured badinage from the crowd as they did their preliminary. It was won in good style by Mr. R. Tippins' Wildwood Queen. The Taranakl Cup, a two mile harness etent, drew a field of five, and was won by Mr. A. E. Adams' Overrate. The Waltara Handicap went to CapUlose, and the final event, tho Oka to Handicap, went to Mr. Cecil Arden's b. P. Jimmy Richmond, making the third victory for the -popular Stratford owner. - Mr A. B. Mabee, as starter, despatched his fields well, whilst Mr. R. H. Pigott. In the judge's box. gave his decisions promptly. Mr. A. B. Mabee was also stipendiary steward, but his position was a sinecure, as wr.s also that of the Judicial. Committee, consisting of the president. Messrs W. C. Weston, .T McLeod, A. R. Standish. and W. J. Honeyfield. The band, under Mr. F. W. 0. McLeod, rendered an enjoyable programme of music. The tea kiosk was under the management of Mrs E May, and the refreshment booth under M*. E. Whittle, sufficient guarantee that both were well run. Detailed results are as follow:

MAIDEN HANDICAP (Harness), of Msovs. and trophv valued £2 2s, donated by Mr. \V. C. Weston for driver of winner, second horse to receive usovs; horses to be handicapped to do 4.10 or better. Distance, 1% miles. Mr. Garden's blk. c. Koklrltea. 3 years, by Wlldwood Junior —Sybil (E. Barraclough) 1 Mr. P. Pitcher's b. g. Lincoln Jersey, aged, by General Lincoln—Jersey mare (E. Pitcher) 2 Mr. John Weston's b. m, Cbristeonla, 3 years, by Waverley—Joy Bells (C. G. Lee) 3 Also started: Visible (E. Jones), General Botha (J. T. Wade), Comic (r.. Mounsey), May Dorn (W. Wlllett), and Edna (J. Shaw). Winner trained by H. Barraclough. There were three defections. The field of eight was dispatched In line. General Botha was quickest Into his stride and led to the tum Into the straight, where he broke and lost considerable ground, and May Dorn and Edna took the lead, which they maintained passing the stand, Comic lying third and General Botha fourth. Towards the back Jersey Lincoln took command, but along the! back Kohlritea went to the front and established a commanding lead. Approaching the straight Lincoln Jersey pushed the leador, but Barraclough shook Kohlrltea up and, the black responding well, romped home a winner by four lengths, with Christeonia ten lengths away third, then came General Botha, May Morn, Edna, Comic and Visible. Time, 4min. 1 3-5 tecs.

WAITARA HANDICAP (Saddle), of 3f>sovs, and gold-mounted whip donated by Mr. H. S. Brookmon to owner of winner, second horse ssovs from the stakes; horses to be handicapped to do 3.47 or better. One and a half miles. ' Mr. A. F. Cuff's b. g. Caplllose, aged, Capitalist—Sarah, Bsecs. (VV. Willetts) Mr. J H. Whlttaker's ch. g. Todd BeUs, aged, by Abbey Bells—Countess of Todd, 4secs. (Barraclough) 2 Mr. Arthur H. b. g. Rio Grande, aged, by Harold Dillon—Maude, scr. (H. Adolph) 3 Also started: Pehu Bsecs. (E. Jones). Winner trained by owner. Caplllose soon settled down and established a lead, the pther limit horse, Pehu, being slow to settle down and being parsed early by Todd Bells and Rio Grande. Passing the stand the first time the order was: Caplllose, Todd Bells, Rio Grande and Pehu, each separated by about six lengths. Leaving the straight, Todd Bells moved up and, entering the back stretch, was on terms with the leader. The pair raced Ride by side to the straight with Rio GraJide four or five lengths further back. Caplllose had a slight advantage at the home turn, and a great fight, down the straight between the pair saw Capillose get home by a length, with Rio Grande two lengthn further back. Time, 3tnin. 57 3-ssecs. TARANAKI TROTTING CLUB CUP (Harness), of lOOsovs., second 20s»vs., third lOsovs. from the stake Horses to he handicapped to do 4.58 or better. Two miles. Mr. A. E. Adams' b. g. Overrate, 6 years, by Norval King—Gladorat, ISsecs. (J. Shaw) 1 Mr. Tom Richards' bh. Warerley, aged, by Gallndo—Thelraa, scr. (Owner) .... 2 Mr. E. Cucksey's b. g. St. Leo, aged, by General Lyons—Blackwood mare, 19 sees. (Barraclough) 3 Also started: Nancy Patch, 6aecs. (W. Fleming), and Rio Grande, 16secs. (H. Adolph), Winner trained by C. J. Lee. Jimmy Richmond was the only defection. The quintette quickly settled into its stride, and there was little alteration for the first mile save that the scratch horses had reduced their handicaps slightly. Passing the stand St. Leo was three lengths ahead of Overrate, with Nancy Patch next. Then came Rio Grande and Waverley, the latter running Into fouTth position on leaving the straight. Along the bade St. Leo and Overrate were still in the lead, with Waverley and Najicy Patch together some distance back. At the High School bend Overrate ran up to the leader, and entering the straight in the van ran in a winner by six lengths from Waverley. who had headed St. Leo at the distance and gained second place by two lengths. Rio Grande was last, Time, smln. 1 4-ssecs. TARMERS' PLAT* (Saddle), of 2Qsovs. and a whip donated by the president to the rider of the winner, second ssovs. from stakes. Horses to be handicapped to do 4.1?> or better. Horses to be the bona fide property of a farmer: amateur riders. Mr. B. T. Tlppins' d. b. m. Wildwood Queen, 6 years, by Wlldwood Chief—unknown, 33sec. (Jones) 1 Mr. William J. Predth's blk. m. Huia Girl, 4 years, by Huia —Undine, 333ec. (Tiohbon) 2 Mr. A. Hopson's blk. m. Black Cap, aged, by Crfilgerusky—Gipsy Maiden, 338ee, I

Also started: Ebony Lass acr. (G. Honeyfield), Sjambok, 7sec. (Calvert), Cliff, I7sec. (Hancock), Mawhiti, 24sec. (R. Mounaey), General Botha, 26$ee. (J. Wade), Pehu, 33sec, (Slight), Garnet, 33sec. (Tlpler), Jessie Ashley), 33see. (Austin), Lyrinka, 33sec. (C. Fowler), Tip Toe, 3Ssec. (G. Tapp), Highland Mary, 33sec. (Mawson), Bazilla, 33sec. (Davidson), Recreation, SSsee. (Bennett), Ayr Bell. 33sec. (J. McCandlish). Winner trained by owner.

A big field of seventeen faced the a tarter, j The scratch horse was slow to leave the mark, I the field being well strung out by the time she got moving. Hula Girl and Wildwood Queen were quickest to get going and led throughout, the latter running into first position at the back the second time round and winning b>' six or seven lengths, with Black Cap a similar distance away." General Botha was fifth, Time, 4min. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP (Harness), of 40 sovs., second horse lOsovs from the stake. Horses to bo handicapped to do 3.15 or better. One and a quartor miles. Mr. C. Ardln's blk. c. Kokiritea, S years, by Wildwood Junior—Sybil, lOsecs. (Barraclough) 1 Mr. P. Pitcher's b. g. Lincoln Jersey, aged, by General Lincoln—Jersey mare, 16sec. (Pitcher) 2 Mr. J. Weston's b. m. Christeonia, 3 years, by Waverley—Joy Bells, lfiseo, (C. J. Lee) 3 Winner trained by H. Barraclough. ! Lincoln Jersey led the field for half the Journey. Approaching the High School bend, Kokiritea, who had been ro handicapped, got on teams with the leader, and the pair raced side by side to thd straight where Kokiritej. came away and won by three lengths, witli Christeonia a long way back. Time, 3mln. 7 l«ssec. OKATO HANDICAP (Harness), of SOsovs., second horse lOsovs., and third Ssovs. from the stakes. Horses to be handicapped to do 2.26 or better. One mile. Mr. Cecil Arden's b. g Jimmy Richmond, !> years, by Havof!—Lady Richmond, 9 sec. (Barraclough) 1 Mr. A. E. Adams' b. g. Overrate, 0 years, by Norval King—Gladorat, 6sec. (J. Shaw) 2 Mr. H. V. Ward's b. g. Lincoln Star, aged, by General Lincoln—Albert Chlvaller, 9sec. (W. Wllletts) 3 Also started: Nancy Patch, 2sec. (W. Flem* ing). Winner trained by H. Barraclough. Lincoln Star led past the stand from Jimmy Richmond, Overrate and Nancy Patch. Entering the back stretch. .Timray Richmond ran to the front and, establishing a lonir lead, led by several lengths to within n hundred yards of the post, where he broke, but was steadied just in time to pass the post a length in front of Overrate, who had come fast. Lincoln Star was third, and Nancy Patch fourth. Time, 2 mln. 36secs. HAMILTON MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. By Telegraph.—-Press Association. Hamilton, Feb. 7. The races were held In glorious weather, there being a record attendance. Results:— TRIAL HANDlCAP.—lsingarch 1. Demoisello 2, Walhorea 3. Scr., Arch Careno, Middlemore. Won by a head. Time, lraln. 44sec. CLAUDILAND HANDICAP.—King Lupin 1, Torfreda 2, Kilbeggan 3. Scr., King Abbey and Bluestnne. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 1 3-ssec. TAMAHERE STAKES —Blackmail 1, Rienzl 2, Jollle Princess 3. Won by twelve lengths. Time, lmin. 1 3-ssec. HAMILTON CUP.—Melee 1, Punter 2. First Salute 3. Scr., Kllrush, Llansannor. Won by throe-quarters of a length. Time, 2mln. 34 3-ssec. WAIMAI HURDLES.—Oaklelgh 1. Entente Cordlale 2, Arab King 3. Scr., Pendoon. Won by twelve lengths. Time, 3min. 18 3-ssee. KARAMU WELTER.—Arch Salute I, Corregidor 2, Fabriquette 3. Scr., Ruatara, Ohine* wairua. Silver Pine, Glucian, Goldfn Crozier. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 1 min. 41 3-ssec. CAMBRIDGE HANDlCAP.—Arrowsmlth 1, Bindle 2, 80-Peep 3. Scr., Daytime. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin. 13 2-ssec. HAUTAPU HANDlCAP.—Salvaless 1, General Advance 2, Tamaaroa 3. Scr., Clonrael, Independencel, Philantu Lord Bruce, Utu, Waikorea. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 16sec. The totalisator handled £52,804 10s, an Increase of £10,679 over first day last year. SECOND DAY'S WEIGHTS. Hamilton, Last Night. Weights for the secohd day on Monday are FRANKTON HANDICAP Demoiselle {f.4, Wolarai, Arch Carreno 8.5, Walkorea 7.11, Middlemore, Inquisitive, Bundny, Amans Lass, Lady Bedford. Brodwicß, Prince Rufus, Freaso, Irish Land, Glenval. Lady Bell. Lyroe, Excel, Lady Petaln, Toby, Lady Tasman, Queen Soult, Shell Shock, Utu, No Bother, Miss Norval 7.7.

TAWHARE HANDICAP.—King Lupin, Torfreda 8.10, Day-time 8.4, Bluestone 8.2, Kllbeggan 7.2, Cabaliero, Octoplete 6.7. MATANGI HURDLES —Oakleigh 10.6, Entente Cordiale 9.10, Waikura, Arab King, Seville, Silver Pino 9.0.

WAIKATO HANDICAP.—First Salute SB. King Lupin, Melee 8.1, Day-time 7.3, Royal Irish 7, Tobasco, Active, Te Oro, Waiuta, Corrlgedor 6.6. TAUPIRI HACK HANDICAP —Tamaroa 10.2, Clonmel 9.7, General Advance 9.6, Philomt/la 94, Cambridge 9.2, Ruatara 9.1, Miss Leslie, Tulpa, Demoiselle 8.11, Independence 8.6, Explode 8.5, Monopole 7.12, Marble Slab 7.13, Hypothesis, Waikorea, St. Carl, Octoplete, Magneto 7.7.

RUAKURA STAKES—Prince Charlerol 9.8, Night-time 8.13, Blackmail 8.9, Flnkop 8.7, Woiomai 8.3, Joule Princess 7.4, Miss Muriel 6.8, Lovelight 8.10, Gold Plane 6.9, Jaffna 6.7. KIRIKIRIROA HANDICAP.—BIndIe 8.11, BoPeep 8.7, Queen Abbey 8.2, Ring Lupin 8.0, Kilbeggan 6.7. TE KOWHAI WELTER.—Corrigedor 9.5, Fabriquetto 8 13, Arch Salute 8.12, Gayclum 8.8, Glensplre 8.7, Glucian, Llansannor, Kereone 8.0.

GISBORNE MEETING. CONCLUDING RESULTS. Glsborne, Feb. 7. The Glsborne Racing Club's summer meeting was concluded in ideal weather, the going being good. There was a large attendance. The totalisator investments amounted to £28,678, making a total for the meeting of £52,093, compared with £19,370 on the one day last year. Results: — SECOND HURDLES —1 Chillies (Tricklebank) 1, 3 Cymer 2, 4 Strangewaya 3. Also ran: 2 St. Omer. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, 3mln. 18sec. TARUHERIT HACK.—4 Prince' Jewell (Hockley) 1, 1 Hookah 2, 2 Lord Astolat 3. Also ran: 9 General Stephen, 3 Gatherer, 5 Makere, 10 Patetonga, 6 Raffle, 7 Mirk, 8 Wawata, Won by a neck, a head between second and third. Time, lmin. 15sec.

FLYING HANDICAP.—I Marula (A. Reed) 1, 2 Tari 2, 4 Heathermoon 3. Also rant 3 Lionskin, 5 Black Lace. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin. 14sgc.

MAIDEN SCURRY.—I Irapuka (E. Manson) 1, 3 Sluimix 2, 2 Red Edna 3. Also ran: l Prince Randall coupled with Irapuka. 4 Ringakaha, 6 Multllla, 7 Admiral Codrington, 5 Mumix, 9 Rotata, 8 Flywheel, 11 Waikohu, 10 Miss Roseland. Won by one and three-quar-ter lengths, a head separating the next two. Time, lmin. 2sec. RACING CLUB HANDICAP—3 Dribble (C. Reed) 1, ] Goldshine 2, 4 All Talk 3. Also ran: 2 Cleft, 5 Orateur. Won by a head, two and a half lengths separating second and third. T-iue. lmin. 41sec.

SECOND WELTER.—X Hea.ther Sprig (McFlynn) 1, 3 Eheipfe 2, r> Fiddlestring 3. Also ran: 4 Yerrralllicm, 2 Rylstone, 7 Crosswords, 0 Hythread. Won by three lengths. Time, lmln. 28se'c. AWAPUNI HACK HANDICAP—4" Magistrate (McLean) 1, 2 Orawia 2, 1 Lady Wolawa 3. Also ran: 3 Happy Valley, 6 Whanako, S Woodrow, Won by a neck, a similar distance between second and third. Time, Imln 1 2-5 sec. FINAL HANDICAP.—I Potentiality (Stowe) 1, 3 PeTsian King 2, 2 Pavilion 3. Also ran: 4 Rylstone. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, lmin. 28sec. EGMONT RACING CLUB. THE ACCEPTANCES. Hawera, Last Night. Acceptances for the first day of the Egmoat Racing Club's summer meeting, which will be held at Hawera on Wednesday and Thursday, are:— OHAWE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 230 sovs , 1% miles.—Movement 11.13, Zola - 1112, Explorer 11.5, Master Moutoa 113. Ratana 10, Endure 9.12, Ngakanui, Sir Donald 9.8, Applaud, Cheddar 9,0. FLYING HANDICAP, of 330 soys, 0 furlongs, 9.7, HymMtTA iX WftUnMM M,

Lord Kenllworth 8,8, Inah 8.5, Simonides 8.2, ftsthonla 7.8, Jutland 7.5, Trespass 7.1.

MERE MERE HACK HANDICAP, of 200sovs., 5 furlongs.—Sautorini 9.6, Nursing Sister 9.2, Nemaline 8.13, Parorangi 8 11. income 8.6, Prince Formby 8.5, Egraont I\u-a 8.2, Flying Master 8.1, American Beauty 7.11, Kaieao 7.10, Passln' Through 7.7, ITodig&l, Alice Montrose 7.5, Marble BaT, Cashmere 7.4, Lady Paula 7.2. Glorday, Princess Ora, Banosue, Rangltapv SteLpaul 7.0.

Kw.UONT CUP, of 800 sow,, 1% miles.—Client 8.11, Kilmoon, Gazique 8.7, Bonny Maid, Snub 8.3, Dusky Eve 7.13, Marquetuer 7.7, Taiamal 7.5, Bonnetter, Moutoa Ivanova 7.0, Risingham, Rose Queen 6.7.

WAIPAPA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., 7 furlongs.—War Baby 8.11, Hallow 8.7, Income, Fisher 8.5, Amberine 8.2, Tame Fox 8.0, Farce 7.11, Machree 7.7, Kllgcur 7.0, Crystal Palace 7.3, gome Boy, Empyrean 7.2, Poiemlc, Marshal Nell, Signorella, luipitl, ICalmanawanul, Encircle, Quinlro, Haversack, Valencia 7.0.

WHAREROA WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs., 7 furlongs.—SiinonlikM 10 4, Bonnotter 9.12, Jutland U.H, Prc.tty J,iv>'>y 9,5, Trespass 9.2. Old Gold 8.10, Hushinan 8 6, Ermine 8.5, Tlranga 8.3, Madam Rlstori 8.2, Dingle, Egmont Park, Catalhil, Otter, Machree, Signorella, Cheddar 8.0.

LADIES' PURSE, of 120 sovs., 8% furlongs. —Freehold, Hauklno, Voeopoto, Yeoman, Interval, Applaud, Vagrancopiece, Army Service, Complex, La Dean, Bold Boy, Cheer Up, Klko Klko, Fair Paul, Ngalanto. TROTTING. FORBURY PARK MEETING. Dunedin, Feb. 7. The Forbury Park summer meeting to-day was held in fine weather, there being a record attendance. The going was good, but dusty. The totalisator handled £37,884 10s, aa compared with <the corresponding day last year of £20,302 10s. Results.— FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP.—C McKlnney Mac (A. McNaughton) 1, 7 Moving Picture 2, 21 Kentucky Moor 3. Also started* 11 Rose Palm, 19 Kentucky Hector, 4 Brooklyn Chimes, 9 Ambassador, 13 Pltlour, 20 Lady Gwendoline, 5 Rose Wilkes, 22 Brighton, 13 Peter McKlnney, 3 Linda Lue, 16 Little Queen, 21 Waihemo, 18 Livingstone, 1 Rito, 10 Rothio, 8 Marvin Chief, 14 Diameter, 12 Deiville Wood, 17 To-Night. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min. 0 2-ssec.

KENSINGTON HANDICAP.—2 Fore (V. Alborn) 1, 11 Gunner 2, 12 Jane Wilkea 3. Also started: 13 Look Out, 6 Better Days, 3 Tanley Direct, 1 Neatta, 14 Queen's Lane. 9 Wallroon, 4 Citadel, 5 Lily Dillon, 7 Locando Junior, 15 Sir Gavin, 8 Young Star Pointer. Won by four lengths. Time, 'lmln. 53aec.

MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP.—I Merry Bingan (J. McLennan) 1, 6 Syndicate 2, 11 Ngapuna 3. Also started: 8 Panama, 2 Violina M. Wilkes, 3 W. D., 11 Ngapune, 10 Dunvigan, 0 Struggler, 5 Moving Picture, 4 Master Robbins, 7 Prejudice. Won by two lengths. Time, smin. 7 3-f»sec. FORBURY CUP, two miles.—l General Link (J. Bryee) 1, 2 Dean Dillon 2, 5 Stockade 3. Also started: 6 Shanghai, 11 Minston, 7 Sungod, 10 Vice Admiral, 8 Cora Dillon, 9 Whispering Willie, 3 Moneymaker, 4 Albert Cling, 5 Cello Sidney Wilkes. Dean Dillon led over the first circuit, followed by General Wilkes, Stockade and Minston. This was unchanged till tho home turn, where General Link went to the -front and won by five lengths, four lengths separating the second and third horses. Time, 4min. 36 2-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP.—I Havrincourt Wood (J. McLennan) 1, 9 Golden Age 2, 7 Laura Chilo 3. Also started: 3 Wee Franzie, 11 Raynius, 10 Heatherfield, 2 Daphne Vale, 6 Peter Beck, 4 Polka, 5 Martin Chimes, 12 King Pirate, 13 Ribbon Maid, 8 Norma Dillon. Won by a length. OTAGO HANDICAP.—2 Rita Rose (M. Edwards) 1, 3 Korakl 2, 9 Jaimes Madison 3. Also startoi: 7 Prejudice, f» Exmoor, 8 Bennove, 1 Marvin Junior, 6 Purkfleld, 10 Petard, 4 Ben Bell. Won by eight lengths. Time, 4 mln. 53 2-ssec.

KING GEORGE HANDICAP.—I 3 Royal Step (W. H. Muir) 1, 17 Malice 2, 1 Marooga 3 Also started: 6 Onawa, 2 Erin's Isle, 8 Royal Chance, 4 Wallacetown, 7 Medallions, 18, Masterpiece, 12 Winnie G, 10 Oxenwood, 16 Vera K, 5 Rangitata Lass, 9 Tfftolerance, 4 Dixie .Lee, 15 Rothscliffe, 14 VHo, 11 Guynemer. Won by a length. Time, 3min. 36 l-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—I Dora Derby (J. McLennan) 1, 3 Remltlairl 2, 7 Emperor 3. Also started: 6 Red Prince, 11 Robert Dillon, 2 George M. Dillon, 15 Miss Havoc, 13 Salcombe, 9 Bacchus, 4 Qulmet, 16 F. E. Bells. 14 The Linnet, 10 Bill Brown, 12 Cromstall, 8 Jack Anah, 5 Toklo. Won by six lengths. Time, 2mln. 19 4-ssee.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Dunedln, Last Night. Forbury trotting acceptances are:— SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP, one and a half miles.—Linda Lou, Armistice, Indiana Girl, George J, Elite, Rayinlus, Heatherfleld Lad, Lasca Lad, Mother Machree, Little Raven, Sir Douglas scr., Rothlno, Ri'bbon Maid 12 yards behind, Scenery, Jessie Scott, To-Night, Norma Dillon 60, Onawa 84. CRESCENT HANDICAP, two miies.—James Madison, To-Night scr., Parkfleld Marvin Junior 36 yards behind. Petard 60, Theseus 72, Koraki 84, Rita Rose, F.tn Bell, Rosie McKinney 06.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, two miles-Wall-toon, Stanley Direct, Queen's Lane scr., Citadel, Royal Chance, Mooney 12 yards behind, Lily Dillon, Locanda Junior 24, Young Star Pointer, Vera K, Sir Gavin 48, Jano Wilkes CO, Barooga, Fore 72, Silver Shoe 84, Roval Step 108.

ROYAL HANDICAP, one and a half miles.— Winnie G, Medallion's Masterpiece, Malice scr., Pixie Lee, Rangitata Lass, Chaos, Young Star Pointer, Evening Chimes 12 yards behind, Rothscllffe 24, Guynemer. Yilo 36, Royal Step 48, Legacy 60. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, one nr.d a half miles,—Polka, Indiana Girl, Pandora, Wee Franzie scr., War Scott, Lookout 48 yards behind, Llttlefleld 60, The Gunner, V*n, Director 52, Better Days 84, Golden Age, Matin Chimes 06.

FORBURY HANDICAP, two miles - -Stockade, Shanghai, Sashwood 12 yards behind. Dean Dillon, Mintson, Suugod 24, Vice Admiral, Cora Dillon, Whispering Willie, General Link 36, Albert Cling 72.

AU REVOIR HANDICAP, one mile.—George M. Dillon, Red Prince, Robert Dillon scr., Qulmet, The Linnet, Bill Brown, Bacchus, Clen Mavis, F. E. Bells 12 yards behind, Cromstall, Emperor 24, Ramltialri, Dora Derby, Fakio, Jack Arrah 36, Stockade 60, Matty's Boy 72. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES (Harness), one and a half miles.—Native King, Alpha Wilkes, Lady Stepney, Bon Wilkes, Peter Eyre, El Bidette. TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa,") Concluding day at Hamilton. Races at Hawera on Wednesday and Thursday. They put it in hot and heavy on Punka on Saturday. After the Taranaki meeting a lot of small Bar Tons have gone back to work. They say that the bagpipes got a good thrashing at Stratford on the night following Alice Montrose's victory. Bonnie Maid, who is engaged in the Eg' mont Cup, was brought up to Hawera by J. Ayres on Thursday. Walter Rayner- has Zola and Rose Queen looking remarkably well at present. The above mentioned pair and Farco and Listowel will make up his team for Hawera. . Alf. Morse has the course at Hawera in splendid order. The banking and top-dressing havo improved the track greatly, and it now ranks as one of the best in the Dominion. Amythas has been galloping very freely since his return from Trentham, and he promises to shake things up at the Dunedin meeting this week Campflre received another advertisement recently when the pony Wonder (Campflre— Cecily) won a good race in Sydney. A friend of the writer witnessed the victory, and had the good fortune to "set" a few pounds at a price representing nearly three times "the limit." Wonder had started once previously in 'Stralia, but ran unsighted. It is said that New Zealanders had a royal win when the pony arrived home in first place.

Evidently everything in tho garden was not lovely at Takapuna last week. Thus a "Star" writer: —Wiih some pointed evidence that infringements of the rulo relating to race-riding would not go unchallenged at Takapuna, it formed tho subject of much surprise that certain ha.ppwiings in the concluding stage of the T.J.C, Handicap were not made the subject of inquiry by the stewards. Activity one moment. and lethargy the next Is not at all desirable, and where reasonable grounds exist for believing that the rule of the Toad is being trifled with the stewards should on all occasions at. leas:.' demand an explanation. Under the hauling, "From Milk Cart to Double-Eventer." "Cardigan," of the Sydney Mirror, writes:-Tim Murillo gelding, Mesnll, winner of the first divisions nf the Flying and Kensington Handicaps, has had a somewhat eventful career. He was so little thought of some time ago as a racehorse that he had to earn his oats in the shafts of a mlik-cart, and his present owner, Mr. A. Rennie, "picked him up" for something like a tenner —£9 ins. Mesnil has proved a bargain, and during December won five times In six starts. For a carthorse that Is an exceptional feat, and five wins in six starts for December easily eclipse the deeds of any A.RC. performer. Mesnll's s!re. Murillo. Is also the sire of the crack two-year-old Victrola, who has won three times recently, the rich December Stakes being one ef hit Buonuue

A southern owner who saw Amythas perform at Trervtham, writes Sir Modred, emphatically declares that he is prepared to give £lO to charitable purposes for every foot by which the good son of Demosthenes Is beaten in the Dunedin Cup. Countless "moral" things have come undone in connection with the Turf, and Araythas has jet to breast the Wlngatul hill under 9st. lib and make his way first to the man in the box, while it has also to be remembered that Mr. Eason's gelding will have the load of a seasoned performer on his three-year-old bacfc. [lt may also be noted that as A. Ellis is to ride, who scale 3 about 6st 71b, Amythas will have nearly 2y a stone dead weight to carry, which won't be in hia favor. — —Ed. R. 3 A letter from "Small Tunter" arrived too late for it to be given insertion. It has to do with the abolition of the 10s tote at the Taranaki meeting, and enters a protest against the alteration. He holds that the 10s tote increases the amount invested, as moro outsiders are backed than when only a £1 tote io iu use.

No doubt there is much to say in favor of "Small Punter's" contention. The abolition of the IDs tote is probably a mistake, but the Club regarded it as a necessity owing to lack of accommodation. The remedy is more of the latter, and it is to be hoped that will soon be provided. The same correspondent objects to the general public being charged 2s entrance to the course. This objection cannot bo supported, as no sport can reasonably object to a two shilling charge for a good day's amusement. The public will cheerfully pay up to 4s for a variety show at night lasting a couple of hours. And a variety show Is not In it with a racecourse show, where human nature in all Its various phases Is mirrored and can bo studied with profit and pleasure. Prom the point of view of getting value for what Is provided the races are dirt cheap. Conversation in front of totalisator at New Plymouth races on Thursday: "Munster is well backed." "Oh, yes. You seo, he is a good horse." "Ever noticed how he rushes at his fences?" "Not particularly. 0 "Well, he does. He fairly flies them. But if he ever hits the rall3 1 should not like to be his rider. It must be a bad smash." "Well, he must hit the mils some day. The best of them do it some time." The conversation reported above appears to have been prophetic.—Argus. Tli: .was rattling up to the Taranaki meeting Two Hibernian gents were playing euchre, when—biff I bang! crash 1 The train pulled ns> at a wayside station in a hurry, and cards and players were tossed on the floor. "What's up?" yelled everybody. A perspiring guard bustled through the carriage. "Have we ran into something?" asjied somebody. "No," replied the guard, the tablet's lost or stolen, that's all." "The Tablet's stolen 1" shouted the Hibernians, "Good Lord, has Howard Elliott been up to hia tricks again?" At the races I met a pal with an inebriated young fellow in tow. "What's wrong with your friend?" 1 asked. "Oh, to the devil with him," tho pal replied, 'Tim sorry I brought him. He's only a sprint booserl"