SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. j April 9—Wellington R.C. Autumn. April 13, 14— Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 20, 21—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Autumn. May 11, 12 —Egmont R.C. Winter? URUTI BEACH MEETING. HAUKINO WINS THE CUP. The annual registered hack meeting, which is held on the Wai-toi-toi beach under the auspices of the Uruti Beach Picnic Club, took place yesterday’ under perfect weather conditions. Considering that the meeting had been postponed from the previous day, the attendance was very satisfactory, being in the vicinity of 1000, and an enjoyable day was spent by the .numerous picnic parties. Sport was very interesting, the fields being large and the finishes keen, and the class of horses competing showed a decided improvement on previous years, showing that the meeting is increasing in popularity with owners as with the public. The principal event, the Wai-toi-toi Cup, drew a fine field of ten, the winner being Mr. A. Lash’s Haukino. The win proved a very popular one, horse and owner being cheered. The officials had a very busy day, having to receive nominations and also handicap' for each event, so that it is not • surprising that the races were not up to time. Mr. A. H. Halcombe, as starter, assisted by Mr. G. Salway, dispatched his fields well, whilst Mr. R. H. Pigott, in the judge's "box,” gavs his decisions correctly and promptly. The handicappers, Messrs. E. Putt and W. Corcoran, had a difficult task, hut the, closeness of the finishes she)wed that they knew their work. The other principal officials were: Clerk of scales, Mr. C. Putt; clerk of course, We Kiripi; saddling paddock stewards, Messrs. G. N. Skelton and N. Street. Mr. C. H. Barnitt, as secretary, had complete arrangements made, being ably assisted by Mr. K. Blundell. Mr. S. J, Sutton, as chairman of committee, also kept matters moving. The whole of the day’s proceedings passed off without a UltchDetailed results: — MAIDEN HANDICAP. (Mimimum weight 9st.) About six furlongs. A. J. Chong’s Yeoman, 10.7, carried 11.2 (A. J. Chong) 1 Payne Bros. Lady's Man, 9.8, carried 10.1 (A. Miller) 2 Mrs. L. Bishop’s Circulate, 10.5, carried 10.10 (J. K. Lumsden) 3 .Also started—Takanganui 9.5, car. 10 (G. B. Ladies’ Hope 9.5, car. 10.6 (W. R. Lowe), Grey Gown 9.5 car. 9.7 (Carmichael), Waihi 9.5 car. 10.3 (F. Marsh), Lola 9.5 car. 10.1 (C. Crowley), Rainy Day 9.0 car. 9.3 JL. Cleaver), Mikirau 9.0 car. 10.9 (Te Pukere), Autograph 9.0 car. 10.8 (E. Rooke), Straight Wire 9.0 car. 10.1 (D._ George), and-Robinson Crusoe 9.0 ear. 9.7 (Dillamore).

From a good start Yeoman was quickest to find his feet aud quickly established a lead which, two furlongs fromhome, he had increased to four lengths. Here Lady’s Man and Grey Gown put in a claim, but Yeoman was able to shake them off and win comfortably by two lengths from Lady’s Man. Circulate just got up in time to beat Straight Wire for third money, with Lola close up fifth. PONY HANDICAP. (Minimum weight 9st.) For ponies under 14.3. Four furlongs. C. Rumball’s Compass, 10.0, car. 10.1% (D. George) 1 Wakl’s Private,, 11 (G. Baker) 2 W. O’Donnell’s Robinson Crusoe, 9.5, car. 9.7 (Dillamore) 3 Also started—Hinirangi 9.12 (E. Haskell). Waihi 9.8 car. 9.9 (C. Crowley), and Waihore 9.0 car. 11.0% (H. Jury). Robinson Crusoe and Private were prominent in the early stages, but Compass, well ridden on the outer where the going was more solid, came up and got the verdict by three-quarters of a length from Private, who beat Robinson Crusoe by half a length. Waihi was close up fourth. LOCAL HANDICAP. (Minimum weight 9st.) Boundaries from Waihi toll-gate to Mt. Messenger. Six furlongs. P. Carey’s Bisognio, 10.5 (G. Baker) .. 1 G. Baker’s Takanganui, 9.0 car. 10.1 (D. George) 2 F. Marsh’s Lola, 9.5, car. (F. Terrell) 3 Also started—Lady’s Hope 9.7 car. 10.4 (A. L. HUI), Camp Oven 9.3 (L. Cleaver), Bubbles 9.0 car. 9.6 (C. Crowley), Nikirau 9.0 car. 10,7 (Te Pukere), Straight Wire 9.0 car. 10.3 (W. R. Pennington). Bisognio was the first to show out and won comfortably by a length and a half from Takanganui after leading all the way. Lola was a length and a half further back third, and Mihirau fourth. WELTER HANDICAP. (JF-nlmum weight list.) Five furlongs. P. Johnson’s Simple Sain, 11.5 (Dillamore) 1 J. Enjiis’ Key, 11.7 (A. Carter) 2 L. Bishop’s Circulate, 11.10, car. 12.0 (R. E. Laurent) 3 Also started —Master Curran 13.5 (P. Webby), Glenavon 11.0 (D. George), Toi Royal 11.0 car. 11.5 (T. Pepperell). Simple Sam led all the way and won by two lengths from Master Curran, wjho came fast over the closing stages and beat Key by three-quarters of a length for second place. Circulate was close up fourth. Master Curran failed to draw the weight on returning to .the scales and was therefore disqualified, Key and Circulate being placed second and third respectively. * * WAI-TOI-TOI CUP. (Minimum weight 9st.) One mile and a quarter. A. Lash’s Haukino, 10.5, car. 10.7 (Cramer) 1 F. Marsh’s Cammy, 10, car. 10.1 (C. Crowley) 2 A. J. Chong’s Yeoman, 11.10, car. 11.11 (A. J. Chong) 3 Also started—Master Curran 12.0 (R. Pennington), Simple Sam 11.12 (Dillamore), Bisognio 11.0 (Elliott), Encircle 10.9 (N. Jones), Ceres 9.10 (Haskell), Kiko Kiko 9.10, car. 10.0 (G. Baker), and Takanganui 9.0 car. 11.0 (R. Mumby). The field was dispatched to an even line, and when sighted about three furlongs from home Haukino was in the van, with Yeoman and Cammy close handy. A great run home ensued, Haukino passing the post two lengths in front of Cammy. who beat Yeoman by half a length, with Ceres close up fourth. FARMERS’ PLATE. (Minimum weight 9st.) Six furlongs. A. E. Deene's Straight Wire, 9.0, car, 9.8 (C. Crowley) 1 E. Rooke’s Autograph, 9.0, car. 10.13 (E. Rooke) 2 P. Carey’s Bisognio, 10.10 (Elliott) .... 3 Also started—Glenavon 9.0 car. 10.1 (D. George), Lady’s Hope 9.0 car. 12.0 (A. S. Hill), Win If I Can 9.0, car. 95 (Lowe), Rainy Day 9.0 (Clearer), and Mikirau 9.0 ca». 10.0 (G. Baker). Bisognio was the quickest out and led io within a furlong of home. Here Straight Wire and Autograph put in their claims, and the former finishing fast won by a length and a half from Autograph, who beat Bisognio by a neck, v?ith Mikirau close up fourth. AUTUMN HANDICAP. (Minimum weight 9st.) Seyen furlongs. A, J. Chong’s Yeoman, 10.12, car. 11.1 (A. J. Chong) 3 J. Ennis’ Key, 10.0, car. 10.11 (R. George) 2 P. Johnson's Simple Sam, 10.12 (Dillamore) 3 Also started—Master Curran 11.0 (Webby), Haukino 10.13 Cramer), and Encircle 10.0 car. 10.1 (G. Baker). A furlong from home Yeoman had established a three lengths’ lead, when Key put in a great run but could not quite reach Yeoman, who passed the post with an advantage of a length, with Simple Sam a similar dis , tana« further back. Encircle was Sourth.

CONSOLATION RACE. (Minimum weight Ost.) Six furlongs. J. G. Glasford’s Kiko Kiko, 9.5, car. 10.0 (Baker) ; 1 F. Marsh’s Waihi 9.0 (Cleaver) 2 Payne Bros. Lady’s Man, 9.5, car. 10.1 (Miller) 3 : Also started—Cammy 10.9 (C. Crowley), Circulate 9.5 car. 10.9 (Cramer), Grey Gown I 9.0 car. 10.5 (R. Eagh), Toi Royal 9.0 | car. 9.6 (Dillamore), Lola 9.0 car. 10.11 , (Terrell). Won by three-quarters of. a length, third horse a neck away. WELLINGTON MEETING. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.— ’’less Association. Wellington, April 8. Following are the acceptances for the second day bf the Wellington races:— JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP—Fisher 11.6, King Star 10.5, Lord Nagar 10.3, Dick 9.5, Whipcord 9.0, Trentham Rose 9.0, Parl.form 9.0. HUTT HANDlCAP.—Bonnetter 9.8, Asterina 9.2, 80-peep 9.2, Chrysostom 9.1, Bagdad 8.12, Listowel 8.12, Truthful 8.11, Malaga 8.7, Royal Exchange 8.3, Handy 8.3, Hastie 8.0. MURITAI HANDICAP.—Egotism 9.7, Sunny Loch 9.6, Malaga 9.6, Halifax 9.3, Auckland 8.7, Pitch Dark 7.6, Rada 6.7, Sagacity 6.7. AUTUMN HANDICAP.—Maioha 9.6, Marqueteur 9.3, Vagabond 8 13, Royal Stag 8.13, Kilrush 8.8, Eleus 8.7, Flight Commander 7.12, Bonnie Maid 7.12, Tenterfleld 7.9, Esperance 7.4, Insurrection 7.3. pacific Handicap.— Rational 9.7, The Hawk 8.12, Winning Hit 8.12, Absurdum 8.11, Anomaly 8.10, . Kick Off 8.0, Pluto 7.12, Purple Spur 7.10, Creme de Menthe 7.4, Aureate 7.3, Princess Pat 6.7. TRENTHAM GOLD CUP—Johnny Walker, Sasanof, Maioha, Sunart, Rouen, Duo. SUBURBAN HANDlCAP.—Tigritiya 9.3, Solfanello 9.2, Inah 8.11, Silver Peak 8.11, Miss Mimic 8.9, Golden Bubble 8.8, Raceful 7.8, Early Dawn 8,2, Blackmail 7.G, Listowel 7.6, Canyon 7.5, Astinome 6.9, Mustard Pot 6.7, Barleycorn 6.7. BELMONT HANDICAP. —Automoana 9.0, Prince Hal 9.0, ,Mosthenes 8.12, Fabrinade 8.10, Roseday 8.2, Makere 8.2, Blackhead 7.13, Island 7.11, Lady Lucullus 7.4, Jackaroo 6.10, Pussyfoot 6.7. , MANAWATU MEETING. DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Palmerston North, Last Night. ( Following are the acceptances for the Manawatu autumn meeting:— KADERE HURDLES,—First Line 11.13, Fisher 11.8, Old Gold, Ngakanui 11.5, Lord Nagar, Maraetotafa 10.13, Luke 10.12, Dick 10.1, Vigilo, Pariform, Sartolite 9.0. . PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP—Vagabond 9.2, Elebs 8.11, Isabel 8.9, Rouen 8.8. Kilrush 8.5, Matatua, Bonnetter 8.4, Early Dawn 8.3, Asterina 7.11, Idle Talk, Esperance 7.7, S!.r Fanciful, Nobleman, Hyttus, Askari 7.5, Royal Exchange 7.3, Halifax 7.0, Borealis 6.12, Malaga, Verbosity 6.7. WOODHEY HACK HANDICAP.—Bestir 9.8. Automoana 9.7, Terawhiti, Strategy 8.13, Blrkie 8.12, Lord Usk 8.6, Lord Astolat, Roseday 8.5, Gallia 8.2, Yankee Dan 7.13, Melting Moment, Hallowroz, Makere, Nemaline 7.12, Larkspur 7.11, Amber Tips 7.7, ImporJ, Kuia 7.6, Master Curran, Stutter 7.5, Sunbath 7.4, i Super Six, Lady Kotiropo 7.3, Frischßla, Springtide, Morzona 6.9.

LINTON HANDICAP.—VoIubIe 9.9, Festive 9.2, Malaga. Festivity 8.13/ Sunny Loch 8.12, Prodigal 8.11, Warrawee 8.9, Martian Miss 8.6, Allmiration 8.5, Lit Palama 8.4, The Digger, Earthshine 8.1, Convention 7.12, Spare Moment, Equitable 7.10, Mokattam 7.7, Sweet Song, Makere 7.4, Halcyon 7.3, Pitch Dark, Kuia 6.13, Glentour, Molleen Oge, Rada 6.10, Sling Camp, War Maid, Paris Fashion G. 7. .

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP—Chimera, TLgritiya 9.9, Golden Bubble, Simonides 8.13, Bindie 8.11, Silver Peak 8.6, Blackmail 8.2, Nursing Sister 7.12, Murihiku 7.11, Canyon 7.8, Voluble 7.5, Astinome 7.3, Hymarty 7.2, Barleycorn, Handy, Mustard Pot 6.12, Hepta 6.11, Bonny Briar, Eleullus 0.7. AUTUMN PLATE.—Achilleon, Ronlbrook, Carola, Whetoki, Rada, Rebuff, Waitotara, Sleeping Beauty. GOLD CUP.—Eleus, Marqueteur, MaLoha, Rude, Sasanof, Sunart, Duo, Listowel, Rouen TROTTING. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Nignt. The Auckland trotting acceptances are: — EDEN HANDICAP—SpeciaI More, Audex, Sherwood, Surprise, Lady Stepney, Golden Downs, Norland, Gold Lad, Gold Gate, Roma, Ruby Lincoln, Native Boy limit. Dentistry, Toller. Topsy Rothschild 12yds btd, War Tank 2s; Aryro Bell 26, Fairbairn, Normica Heir, Sebisea 48, Canberra, Wild Nut 60, Logan Harold Wilkes 96, Tlrabell, Aerial Bingen. Peter Ham 108, Potounanuka 132, Bon Bon 144. MANGERE HANDlCAP.—lneiesnent, Gold Sound, Muriel Bingen, Loran Rothschild, Langlen, Eric Bell, St. Ives, Master Councillor, Reliance, Black Prince, Cardinal and Blue, Christona, Irish Bell, Peace Bells, Agnes Bell, Regret, King of Lydia, Mintson Bell limit, Wairemana, Whakatane Wood 12yds bhd, Gold Bud 24, Louvima, Napper, Conscript 36, Coal Light, Gold Flake, Teataihaea 48. CAMPBELL HANDICAP—Miss Rolfe limit, Lord Rose, Oruarangi, Huon Grattan 48yds bhd, Steel Bell 60, Dean Dillon 84, General Link 108. EASTER HANDICAP.—AppeaI, Tiki, Louvima, Rita Galindo limit, Teataihaea 12yds bhd, Marble Hall, Rotomanuka/ 24, Hova 48, Blackthorn 60, Lena Patch 72, Overrate 84, Bluewood, Hint 96, Speculator, Grattan Abbey 108, Bronze Patch 120, King Capitalist 132. HO’BSON HANDICAP—Jack of Diamonds, Van Coronado limit, General Advance, Waterfall, Piletta 12yds bhd, Treanac, Jimmy Richmond. Lady Somerset 24, Hyimen 36, Profiteer, Prince Poole, Red Star 48, Mint Boy, Harold Devon, Manuka Park Go, Nita Bell 120. SUMMER HANDICAP.—Rita Galindo, Bon Bon, Amberite, Tiki, Miss Huon Junior, My Junior limit, Hova 48yds bhd, Overrate, Auckland Girl 84, Wonderland 96, Speculator 10S, King Capitalist 132. CORNWALL HANDICAP—Manuka Park, Prinzora, Ratl'cli.ff limit, Miss Rolfe, Kewpie, Derby Dillon 12yds bhd. | Harold Junior, Nita Bell 36, All Bell, Gold Girl 48, Eccentric 60. MARCONI HANDICAP.—Poter Scott, Illumination, Mykot, Reveille, Levrine,. Van Coronado, Bigamist limit, Hedgewood, Albert Patch, Kenipsey 12yds bhd, Treanac 24, Galindo, Jimmy Richmond, Jays Bell, Agnes Chief, 1 SanddrLft 36, Teawa 48, Dorothy Dimple, Prize Pearl 60. TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.”) Concluding day at Trentham. Races at Awapuni on Wednesday. Rouen spells ruin to many bookmakers. Chimera is enjoying a let-up at present. Gasbag must be getting accustomed to chasing Duo. ‘Silver Link’s condition stood to her at the finish of the Challenge Stakes. Rational should be all the better for his race on Thursday. The Kemball team is not a formidable one at present, Hy-mestra, Miss Qold and.Vasilkov still being on tVe easy’list. Inah made a great effort to win the Railway Handicap on Thursday, but the last furlong found her out, as usual. Gray rode three winners on the opening day of the Wellington autumn meeting, a feat he performed there on the corresponding day Isst

According to an Empire City exchange Gray has definitely de'cided to accept a retainer in England, and is endeavoring to secure a berth on the Niagara. An Auckland scribe has worried out Jack O’Shea’s riding record, which reads—2l37 starts, 351 firsts, 290 seconds, and 247 thirds.

The merit of Eurythmic’s Sydney Cup victory can be realised when one considers that he ran from last to first in the final seven furlongs. In winning the New Zealand St. Leger on Thursday in 2min. 58 4-ssec. Duo beat the previous best—Afterglow’s 3min., registered a couple of years ago.

Jumpers’ flat races have only attracted small fields this autun; and it is a wonder that more owners of decent stayers do not qualify their horses for these events. Glentruin, a double winner at Riverton, is an English-bred four-year-old filly by Sunflower ll.—Castellina. - Golden Bubble 'stayed on better fnan expected in the Thompson Handicap, and tte fiAst time he is stepped out over a short distance he will be worth a pound. Silver Peak appears to be all that her southern admirers allege. She came from behind in the Railway Handicap, and won nicely. Last season she won no less than a dozen races. Rouen’s time has only been beaten once :n the Thompson Handicap. That was when Sasanof romped home from Spanner and a good field two years ago lai Irnin. 38see. Winter Wind, who dropped dead at Riccarton recently, was a three-year-old colt by Antogontst—Wind Whistle. As a two-year-old be won the McLean Stakes at Wingatul, the Pioneer Handicap and C.J.C. Middle Park Plate at Riccarton, and the Dunedin Champagne Stakes. This season he won the Ashburton County Handicap and the Dunedin Guineas.

Luper’no, who has won three good jumping events recently, met with severe injuries through falling in the hurdles at Avondale on Saturday. It Is bad luck for Mr. Harris that the useful Lupin gelding has to be thrown out of commission just at the outset of the winter jumping season. Yearlings purchased by, or on behalf of New Zealand owners at the recent Randwick sales include the following lots: —B c by Tressady (imp.)—Ayrshire Maid, G. D. Greenwood, 420gns; b c by Tressady (imp.)— Foalsfoot (imp.), G. Nichol, 300gns; and b c by Sir Dighton (imp.)—Dimension, A. Tooman, 270gns. Miss Tr.'xie, whoso owner got the thirtyfive sovs. attached to second place in the Otaitai Steeplechase at Riverton, earned every quid of the prize. Sbe baulked at both doubles and at the water jump, and fell at the post and rails, but G. Fielding remounted and eventually arrived home safely. Third mona.v went begging, Black and Tan (to the joy of the Sinn. Feiners) falling at the first double and giving up the hunt. Row would Gloaming have fared if he had heen called Upon to measure strides with, Silver Link and Rational in the Challenge Stakes at Trentham? Judging by his repeated easy defeats of Silver Link the champion' would have added further to his laurels, and the record for the distance would have been knocked into the next padffock.

The marked attention given by certain stipendiarj' stewards to the battlers amongst our trainers and jockeys has caused a lot of comment lately. In Taranaki we have had a sample of this sort of thing, a person who has raced two or three horses unsuccessfully being’ repeatedly called upon to explain their running. If these prads had ever won a race, or were ever likely to win one there might be some* excuse for this repeated questioning.

That good little horse Gold K!,p once again saluted the judge at Avondale on Wednesday, carrying the steadier of 9.4 home in front of a good field. Slowcoach showed up well in :he hurdles, and will be a tough proposition this winter. Hipo proved tlrS’t first day’s form was no fluke, and Loyal Irish and Unahl also ran ti e six furlongs out strongly. Carogien was unlucky to lose the Steeples, Te Toa again shaping wretchedly. The erstwhile New Plymouth geld’.ng Esthonia showed that he had not lost his -punch by winning the Waltakere Handicap, and the hitherto disappointing Stork, capably handled by O’Shea, beat a big field in the Mount Roskill Handicap. O’Shea was again well to the fore in the Welter, piloting Bang (Bezon’an—Report) to victory, and making his third winning ride in the, afternoon.

When the Auckland Racing Club installed the electric totalisator at Ellerslie, some few years back, it was thought that it •would serve for a considerable period. But though the machine at present in use performs wonderful work, it is recognised that ,if Ellerslie is to be quite up-to-date in controlling the totalisator business in a thoroughly satisfactory manner, no time should be lost :’n securing a machine of the latest type, and tte A.R.C. Committee last week practically decided on making a contract with the Automatic Totalisator Company of New South Wales for the construction of a machine at Ellerslie equipped with all gjhe latest improvements. The new instrument, which, of course, will be electrically driven, provides for three totalisators, which will be at different points, and in separate enclosures. One machine will be in the grandstand enclosure, and part of the Leger reserve, and another will be for the Leger enclosure and for those on the outside or Derby enclosure. Possibly another machine will be installed on the hill near the old mile post. All the totalisators will work in unison, each machine showing exactly the same face, representing the total investments on each race at' any moment. One of the great advantages will be that the congestion which is now so marked where all the business has to be conducted at one machine will be largely, if not complete;? removed. The work of constructing the new machine is expected to occupy .over twelve months, and a period of eighteen months may elapse before the new instrument is in working order. A London correspondents writes :—Here in London there are echoes of Bob Siever’s luck at Monte again. This time he has made more than a million francs in three days at Chemln •tie fer. This is a record in Chemin de fer, though not in baccarat, where only one man deals Siever made a sensational coup once in baccarat, winning about £150,000 at Monee Carlo, and within a few days at the same game ,£BOOO in one day at Nice. Bob is a careful soul sometimes. When he won 500,000 francs in one night, and left off playing at 3 a.m., he didn't drive home to his villa at Cap d’Ail, but put the money in the nearest hotel safe. This haul .the casino admitted to be a record. Owner of the famous Sceptre and winner of big events to the tune of—it is alleged a quarter of a million—Siever, the record maker at Monte Carlo, could afford to lose—but l.e doesn't. The old-time English jockey and trainer, Mr. Arthur Yates, is hale and hearty, though in his 80th year. As a jockey he rode 460 winners, and as a trainer he scorid 2955 wins, jumpers being it’s specialty. He relinquished tire business of training in 1914. Cloister was trained by Mr. Yates When he wofr the Liverpool Grand National of 1893. "Another celebrity he trained,” writes Mr. Sydenham Dixon, "was Roquefort. He only gave £3O for h.’.m, won numerous steeplechases with him, but unfortunately did not fancy him for the Grand National, and, prior to his victory at Aintree, sold him for £l2OO. The horse changed hands several times after this, and Mr. Abington made Mr. Yates a present of him. F’.nally he came into the hands of the late Mr. Leonard" Boyne, and closed his eventful career by winning the National—on the stage

for some hundreds of nights in succession. Somewhat singularly. Voluptuary, who won the National the year before Roquefort pulled off the same great race, also ’went on the stage.' Nine out of ten of us would unhesitatingly pronounce Cloister to be tire best horse ever trained by Mr. Yates, but we should be wrong, for the veteran gives the palm to Defence. He considered the latter to be an absolute certainty for the Grand National, but his owner died shortly before the* race.”

At the Manchester (Eng.) jumping meeting on February 2, an allowance of £lO was .made 1q the owner of each starter. Large fields resulted, the venture costing the executive £BOO. One of the incidents of the day was the success of two horses trained by T. Coulthwaite, who, after being under disqualification for a lengthy period, was reinstated towards the end of last year. Coulthwai.te, who is very popular, came in for a great Haki, ridden by F. Woettbfi;

won the first race on the programme. Totalisator betting in France has increased to such an extent during the last eighteen months that the machines at the more important meetings are incapable of dealing with the tremendous turnover. It has been stated by the Paris correspondent of a London paper that official figures showed that hist year’s investments aggregated 1,200,787,732 francs (normally £48,250,000). The French Government now deducts 11 per cent, and consequently its share was 132,758,660 francs. Of that sum 12,000,000 francs will be devoted to the devastated regions, 12,000,000 francs tc agricultural Instruction, and 20,000,000 francs to public, charities. With the totalizator such a splendid source of revenue, there Is said to be no likelihood of the French Government sanctioning any other form of betting, but a tremendous amount of illegal bookmaking takes, place