CANTERBURY J.C. RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 11 April 1928, Page 5

CANTERBURY J.C. RACES

REREMOANA WINS STAKES GREAT AUTUMN TO HYNANNA. THE CONCLUDING DAY’S RESULTS. By Telegraph,—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The weather was dull but dry for the concluding day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Easter meeting. The going was fair. The totalisator handled £28,389, as against £26,861 on the corresponding day last year. For the meeting £64,266 was put through the machine, as compared with £70,317 10s last year. Results are: — PEERSWICK HANDICA P. Of 250 so vs; nine furlongs. 1— W. J. Doyle’s MORATORIUM, 10.13 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3—G Gerrard’s CROSSBOW, 9.0 car. 9.1* (G. Salt) 2 2 A. \V. Douglas’ KARITANE, 9.5 (.J. Kerr) 3 Also started —4 Tarleton, 10.3. Moratorium won easily by two lengths, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin 56 2-ssee. AUTUMN NURSERY HANDICAP. Of 300 sovs; six furlongs. 3 E. M. Rains’ RIN-TIN-TIN, 8.11 (A. E. Ellis) 1 I—R. J. Murphy’s CONCENTRATE, 8.9 (W. Bagby) 2 5 -J. H. Prosser’s GREAT STAR. 8.1 (D. Cotton) 3

Also started—6 Night March, 8.8; 2 Chida, 8.8; 10 Rigmarole, 7.9; 7 Synonym, carried 7.7 J; 4 Impertinence, 7.3: 11 The Viscount, 7.0; 12 Gay Crest, 7.0; 8 Merivale, carried 7.1; 9 Amourette, carried 7.14. Rin-Tin-Tin won by a length from Concentrate, with Great Star half a length back. Night March was fourth, iTime, Imin 12 4-ssec. YALDHURST HANDIC AP. Of 300 sovs; one mile. 6—A. Macaulay’s SIR ROY, 8.13 (F. E. Jones) 1 I—Mrs. G. H. Grigg’s FIRST SIGHT, 8.2 (J. Barry) 2 3—R. Miller’s LUCY LOCKET, 8.12 (F. Voight) 3 Also started—s Stormy, 9.7; 2 Battle Colours, 9.0; 4 Nincompoop, 8.13. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 41 sec. ADDINGTON HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; one mile. 1— C. G. Dalgety’s STARFLIGHT, 8.11 (C. Emerson) .. . 1 i 7—Williamson’s AMOR, 7.0 (C. Eastwood) 2 14—G. D. Greenwood's PHILIPPIC, 8.11, carried 8.'6 (R. Henshaw)., 3 ' Also started—2 Barryanda. 8.4; 6 Lancer, 8.4; 5 Luminant, 8.2; 3 Fair Exchange, 7.5. Won by- a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 40sec. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. Of 1000 sovs; one and a half miles. 2 W. R. Kemball’s HYNANNA, 9.6 (R. J. Mackie) 1 3 T. S. Newman’s LADY DESMOND, carried 7.10 (J. Barrv).. 2 6—ORATRIX, 7.1 3 Also started —1 Rapier, 9.9; a Set Sail, 8.13; 4 Tresham, 7.13; 8 Thorndale, 7.11; 9 Don Jose, carried 7.2; 7 Front Rank. 7.0; 10 Assurance, carried 7.1. Hynanna came through the middle of the field to win by a length from Lady Desmond, who was two lengths ahead of Oratrix. Set Sail was fourth. Time 2min 33 4-ssec. CHALLENGE STAKES. Of 800 sovs; seven furlongs.

1— G. F. Moore’s REREMOANA, 9.11 (J. Barry) 1 3 H. Murphy’s CIMABUE, 9.1 .... 2 2 G, D. Green wood's-EULALIE, 8.13 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Won by a neck, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 27sec. PAPANUI HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; seven furlongs. 4 G. D. Greenwood’s GOLDEN ARM0UR,.8.13 carried 8.8 (R. Henshaw) 1 3 R. M. Greenslade’s ROTOR, 8.7 (J. L. Potter) 2 4 Sir Geo. Clifford’s WILD WORK, carried 7.8 (R. Chisholm) 3 Also started —2 Honeycomb, 8.4; a Valves, 7.4. ■Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 28sec. TEMPLETON HANDICAP. Of 400 sovs; seven furlongs. •2--W. White’s CROWN AREA, 8.10 I (A. E. Ellis) 1 I I—E. and M. McPhadden’s BOOSTER, 9.3 (C. Emerson) 2 | 3—A. W. Douglas’ SOLROSE, 7.10 I (J. Barry) 3 Also started—4 Gold Briek, 7.5; 51 Silver Coot, 7.4. 6 Polydectes, 7.2; 7 Finora, 7.0. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time. Imin 25 3-ssee. THE RACING DESCRIBED. moratorium win< all the way.' (By Wire—Special to News.) Christchurch, Last Night. The weather showed great improvement for th© second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, i The morning broke fine and the conditions were pleasant most of the day, though there was a mild threat of tain more than once. The course was a trifle slow, but otherwise was in good order, j Hynanna registered a brilliant performance to win the Great Autumn Handicap. Reremoana got home in the Challenge Stakes, but he had to be ridden out to beat Cimabue by a neck. In the Peerswick Handicap, the opening event of the day, Moratorium was backed to a short price and his bankers were never uneasy. He ran with Tarleton two lengths behind the other pair till the straight was reached, getting through at the false rail to win very easily by a length from Crossbow, who was nearly as far in front of Karitane, with Tarleton a head away. This was Moratorium’s third win on end, and he will get some more money.

RIN TIN TIN TAKES THE NURSERY. A dozen two-year-olds lined, up for the Autumu Nursery Handicap. Concentrate was a good favourite with Chide" and. Rin Tin Tin disputing the second position. Rin Tin Tin was (smartest out but wag steadier after going a furlong, Great Star drawing Clear while Chide, Merivale and Viscount were prominent. Great Star led to the distance, where Rin Tin Tin and Concentrate were at the head of the others. Rin Tin Tin then took Charge and stalled off Concentrate, whom he beat by a length. Great Star was a length away •with Niglitmareh fourth; then came Chide, Impertinence and Rigmarole. Thg winner stopped at the end of five furlongs on the first day, but in this race he I was patiently nursed to run out six I furlongs. He is a smart pony. ConI centrate finished on well but 'his run j was left very late. Great Star was bustled in the' early stages and stopped at the end. Chide was going well after reaching the course proper, where he stumbled and nearly came down. SIR ROY JUST GETS HOME. Thorndale, Don Jose and Barryanda, all with later engagements, were withdrawn from the YaMhurst Handicap. First Sight was a bit better backed I than Battle Colours, but the others i were all well supported.. Nincompoop j was soon out clear of Battle Colours [and Stormy. They ran like this to the straight where the field closed up. Nincompoop collapsed, without a struggle and at the distance ’Sir Roy and First Sight drew out from Battle Colours and Lucy Locket. A desperate struggle ended in Sir Roy beating First Sight by a head. Lucy Locket was two lengths away, and a length in front Of Battle i Colours, who found the big rise in weight 'a bit too much for him. Sir -Roy bad , been causing his owner trouble for some ; time owing to unsoundness, but the • rain of the previous day left the track to his 'liking. He was unplaced on Monday in the Sockfcurn Handicap and his form on the two days was ths subject of an inquiry. It was decided that the difference in the weights was so great that the stewards would not be justified in upholding a charge of inI consistent racing. STARFLIGHT WINS THE ADDINGTON The scratching of Rotor, with a later engagement, left seven hacks to contest the Addington Handicap. Starflight headed Barryanda by a few tickets when betting closed. Amor and Philippic ’ led 'Starflight and Fair Exchange to the home turn, where Philippic drew out a length from Amor, but the four were in a bunch When the straight -was reached. A little further on Starflight and Amor drew clear and Starflight went on to 'beat Amor by a length. Philippic, Fair Exchange and Barryanda followed at lengthy intervals. Barryanda again was a disappointment as she seemed unable to go with the leaders in the early stages. Starflight won in good style and is going to do still better very shortly. Amor ran the best race of his career as ’he was always prominent and he finished well. HYNANNA’S IMPRESSIVE WIN. Black Mint was the only scratching I for the Great Autumn Handicap. There I was a dispute the previous day when one of his owners sold him but found his partner not prepared to confirm the sale. Apparently the argument between rhe parties had not been settled, and it is understood the horse was sent to Lyt- : tel ton to-day for 'shipment back to Wellington. In a field of ten Rapier, Hynamia and Lady Desmond bad a good battle for favouritism. Thorndale led out of the straight from Lady Desmond, Tresham and Set Sail, but at ike mile post Assurance 'had joined Tlrorndale in the lead with Tresham and Lady Desmond next. There was no change for the next half-mile. Rapier and Front Rank had 'been in the rear to this stage, but 'Front Rank then made a forward, move. Thorndale and Tresham were done with when the straight was reached, while Hynanna and Oratrix moved up. Lady Desmond, drew out below the distance with Hynanna, Assurance and Oratrix handy. Hynanna gradually asserted himself and beat Lady Desmond by over a length. Oratrix was two lengths away, while two lengths further back Set Sail got up to beat Assurance by a neck. Rapier made a move at the entrance to the straight, but it was a short-lived effort and he soon dropped back again, finishing last. Apparently he was not in a racing mood. Hynanna’s performance was impressive. It would have taken a high-class horse to beat him. Lady Desmond ran a solid race, but. met one above ‘the average, Oratrix was running on well in third place. Set Sail was fourth,.

REREMOANA JUST GETS HOME. There were only three starters for the Challenge Stakes, and Reremoana wag backed to a short price. He ran behind the other pair for two furlongs when Eulalie dropped back to the favourite, Cimabue going on by himself. They raced like this to the straight, where Reremoana commenced to move I up. He was almost on terms with Cimabue a furlong from the post, but it was I only after a desperate struggle that he I wore his three-year-old rival down in i the last couple of strides, winning by j a neck. Eulalie stopped badly, finishing | eight lengths away. The winner ran I one of his usual gemd races but he met unexpected opposition from Cimabue whose, effort was a big improvement on his form in the Great Easter the previous day, when lie faded out a long way from home. FAVOURITE’S NARROW WIN. I The Papanui Handicap attracted a field of five hacks, Fair Exchange being scratched. Golden Armour wag a warm favourite, but though she won her backers had a great fright. 'Wild 'Work and Golden Armour led for a furlong, when increasing her advantage till she was four lengths in front half a mile from home, when Valves and Wild Work were next. On reaching the straight Rotor and Wild 'Work went after Golden Armour, who only lasted long enough to beat Rotor by a head. Wild Work was two lengths away with Valves fourth. Golden Armour showed great speed, but she was stopping at the end. Honeycomb wag going well a furlong from the -post and then collapsed. CROWN AREA IVINS EASILY. The Templeton Handicap, which brought the meeting to a close, attracted seven starters. Set Sail and Nincompoop were scratched. Booster was a pronounced favourite and Crown Area a little better backed than Solrose. When the field settled down Gold Brick was in charge with Finora and Booster next. Finora dropped out at the home turn, Booster and Solrose folio wing Gold Brick

io the straight. Crown Area had been last up to this stage, but a brilliant run landed him in front soon after the straight was reached. The race wag then all over and he beat Booster easily by two lengths. 'Solrose was three lengths away, just in front of Gold Brick, The form of the winner was a va«t improvement on his effort in the Great Easter the previous day, when he collapsed, on reaching the straight. To-day he was more patiently handled with the result that he made an exhibition of his opponents at the finish.

RIVERTON MEETING ENDED CELERITY 11. WINS THE EASTER. STEEPLECHASE TO GREENSTONE. Invercargill, April 9. The second day of the Riverton meeting was held in beautiful weather before a large attendance. The track was in fine order. The totalisator handled £21,702 10s, against £18,515 on the second day last year. Results are: — PRESIDENTI’S HACK HANDICAP. One mile. 2- J. A. Rowland’s FLYING- MIST, 9.8 (A. E. Didham) 1 I—LATIN QUARTER, 8.9 (F. J. McKav) 2 4—REDLEAF, 8.3 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started—3 Princess Mafalda, 8.4; 5 Real Glad, 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, liuin. 42 l-ssec. OTAITAI STEEPLECHASE. About two miles. I—L. C. Hazlett’s TOP GEAR, 10.0 (E. Mackie) 1 4 NYLOTIS, 9.8 (A. Youngman) .. 2 5 SOLDIER’S DREAM, 9.10 (F. Langford) 3 Also started —2 Royal Fashion, 10.5; 3 Calibration. 10.3; 4 Flag Lieutenant. 9.12. Won by three-quarters of a length Time, 4min. 16 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 1— -D. P. Wilson junr.’s BLACK DUKE, 9.3 (A. E. Didham) 1 3 APPLE DIGHTON, 8.1 (B. Brodie) 2 4 BATTLE FLAG, 7.0 (W. Hogan) 3 Also started—2 King Balboa, 9.0; 6 Money Mine, 7.4; 5 Miss Winkie, 7.1; S Valdamor, 7.0; 7 Some Rose, 7.0. Necks separated placed horses. Time, Imin. 14 2-ssec. THORNBURY HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2 P A. Price and A. Cundall’s CUPID’S DART, 7.13 (B. Brodie) I I—COOMASSIE, 8.12 (L. J. Ellis) ~ 2 3 TRACTION, 7.1 (E. Busbridge) .. 3 Also started —5 Ace of Hearts, 7.12; 4 Red Racer, 7.10; 6 All Smiles, 7.1; 8 Redcnui, 7.0; 7 Roselure, 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time Imin, 15see.

EASTER HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs. Nine furlongs. I—CELERITY 11., A. Chisholm's eh.m. Byrs, 8.11 (A. E. Didham) * 3 APACHE, W. T. Hazlett’s 713 (F. J.. McKay) 2 S—BILBO. J.’ L. Hannon’s 8.6 (L, J. Ellis) 3 Also started —4 Queen Balboa, 9.4; 2 Overdrawn, 7.12; 6 Taboo, 7.12; 8 Baldowa, 7.10; 7 Tintoretto, 7.0. Won by a length and a half, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin. 54 3-ssec. RIVERTON STEEPLECHASE. Of 300 sovs. About two miles and a half. 1— GREENSTONE, J. S. Hazlett’s b.g. 10.7 (A. S. Ellis) '. 1 4 MAUNGAMOE, W. J. Kelly’s 10.9 (A. Youngman) 2 2- J. M. Samson’s, 12.2 (E. Mackie) 3 Also started —5 Scamp, 10.7: 3 Ranui, 9.10; 6 Blazing Light, 9.8 (fell): 7 Blue Hall, 9.0 (fell); 8 Cazna, 9.7 J (fell). Won by six lengths. Time, smiu. 21 4-ssec.

WALLACE HACK HANDICAP. ’ Seven furlongs. 1— L. D. McKay’s STRATHNAVER, 8.7 (A. E. Didham) 1 2 CUPID’S DART, 8.11 (F. J. McKay) 2 3 FELONY, 7.11 (B. Brodie) 3 started—4 Gayorna, 7.11; 5 Clar-. enson, 7.4. Won by a neck. Time, Imin. 30sec. MONOWAI HANDICAP. One mile. I—Richardson and Wilson’s OVERHAUL, 9.7 (A. E. Didham) 1 6—SOLZIA, 7.0 (W. Hogan) 2 B—DOLEFUL DITTY, 7.6 (W. Anderton) 3 Also started— 4 Gay Sonnet, 9.0; 3 Wingatui, 8.3; 2 Fairy Herald, 8.2; 5 Schottisehe, 7.3; 7 Soltoe, 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, Imin. 41 l-ssec. DISQUALIFIED FOR LIFE. JOCKEY CARRIES A BATTERY. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. A. and N.Z. Adelaide, April 10. Prior to the start for the Laura Cup the stewards discovered a battery in the possession of the jockey, L. Jacques, as he was about to mount Bowalla. The horse was allowed to start, but the jockey was disqualified for life. FIVE TO RUH IN ALL-AGED STAKES. A. and N.Z. Sydney, April 10. A small but choice field contests the All-Aged takes. The following five have accepted: Vaals, Amounts, Gothic, Limerick and Greenlad. HIGH PRICES FOR YEARLINGS. Received April 10, 10.45 p.m. A. and N.Z. Sydney, April 10. At the yearling thoroughbred sales there was spirited competition. The top price was obtained for a Caravel —Vicella colt, for which 2000 guineas was paid, A Caravel—Challenge colt realised 1600 guineas, and a Rogsendale—Desina colt 1600 guineas. METROPOLITAN TROTS. SECOND By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch. April 10. *«ceDtanees for the second day of the

Metropolitan trots are HARVEST HANDICAP; one mile and a-half. —Tiny Moon, Nelson Boy, Western Voyage, Sea Queen, Mount Foyal, Burnie 12 yards behind; Nelson McKinney, Sarsaparilla, Swiftbine 24, Kempton, Proud Ata, Petroleuse 36, Audobell, Herbilwyn, Harold Child 48, Our Lady, Nourmahal 60, Real the Great 72, Little Logan 84, Duke Bingen 96. OXFORD HANDICAP; one mile.—Hue Coronado, Bob Logan, Queen’s General, Native Queen, Fashion Queen, Dahneny scr., Bingen Lad, Pan Yan, General Bingen 12 yards behind, Jean McElwyn, Darknite 24, Taurekareka, Sea Pearl, Countryman, Logan Chief, Bessie Logan 36. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP; two miles. —Roicole, Padlock scr., Peterwah, Author Jinks 12 yards behind, Talaro, Taurekareka 24, Machine Gun, Black Admiral, Queen’s Own, Loganwood 36, Dalnahine, Waitaki Girl 48, Prince Pointer 60, Jack Potts 72.

HALSWELL HANDICAP; two miles.— Fashion Queen scr., Rey Logan, Kotuku Jack, Succession, Honour Bright, Jean McElwyn, Jackie Audubon, Great Earl 12 yards behind, Avenger, Epigram, Dalmeny 24, William the Great 36, Young. Blake, Colene Pointer, Money Spider, Billy Sea, Shine Soon 48, Trimmer 60, Pluto 72.

WELCOME HANDICAP; one mile and a-half.—(Prince Chimes, Dice, Delightful, Author Franz., Wild Voyager, Afa, Marble Dillon, Rose Marie scr., Writer 24 yards behind, Baron Bingen, Great Triumph 36, Free Advice 60, Sonoma Star 84. APRIL HANDICAP; two miles. — Kreider, Lulu Lad, Mate o’ Mine, Binscarth, Lucky Dillon scr., Wenlo, Saidie Huon, Locanda Boy 12 yards behind, Evelyn Locanda, Meb, Harvest Child 24. Lady Matchlight, Hector’s Own 24. High Jinks, La Sonnette, Theckla Boy, Hustler, Diamond Child 36, Acre, Quality Genuine, Lingfield 48, Jolly Pet 72. SUMNER HANDICAP; two miles.Audobell, Petroleuse scr., Our Lady 12 yards behind. Red Oak, Clonmel 24, Little Logan 33, Cannonball, Master Audo, Kola Boy 60, Native Star, Elzear 72, Peter Swift, Money Spider, Young Blake 108. HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP; one mile and a-quarter.—Talaro, Fight Ever, Black Admiral, St. Maura, Logan Park 12 yards behind, Logan Chief, Golden Devon, Queen’s Own, Author Jinks. Sea Pear), Loganwood 24, Great Hope, Acron. Prince Pointer, Jack Potts 36. TROTTING STUD DISPERSAL. MB. J. R. CORRIGAN’S H.ORSIvS, Held immediately after the Huwc a Trotting Club’s meeting the sale of Mr. J. I(. Corrigan’s trotting stud, at his Fantham Street stables, drew a. very large ami representative bench of buyers and some very good prices were paid, the top price of 395 guineas being brought by Sonoma Belle, the bay filly sired by Sonoma Harvester. Bidding was slow during the early stages, when a number of untried three-year-olds were paraded, several top bids being passed, including one of IfiOgne. for a half-sister to Sister Beatrice. Further offerings aroused keen competition, the bay filly Sonoma Belle bringing 395 guineas, and a Nelson Bingen filly 275 guineas.

The colt Bingen Spiers, also sired by tho champion, Nelson Bingen, was passed at sOf guineas though an option at 750 guineas was subsequently givc.i. A two-year-old colt, sired by Real Guy and half-brother to the Australaisian champion Great Hope, was passed at 350 guineas. The sale realised £1757 3s 6d, 15 lots of the catalogue of about 50 being sold. Reremai, Mr, J. Simkins’ brown mare five years by Our Thorpe—Gratton Maid was offered, but was passed in at 200 guineas. The sale was conducted by Hie New Ziealnud Farmers’ Co-op Society, m conjunction with Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., Mr. C. G. Trotter wielding the hammer on behalf of the former and Mr. C. F. Robertson being present on behalf of the lattei’ firm. The details of the sale are: Bay filly, Sonoma Belle, 3yrs (pacer), by Sonoma Harvester —Belle Bingen (imp,)—J. A. Mitchell, Longburn, 395 gns. Black filly, 3yds (trotter), by Nelson Bingen (imp.) —Hurikia.—Messrs Wright Stephenson and Co. as agents for J. A. Mitchell, Longburn, 275gns. Chestnut filly, 3yrs (pacer), by Brea! Locanda (trap.)—Lady Rothesay. —. Bolton, Kapongn, 105gns. Bay geldiirg, 4yrs (pacer), by Ballm (imp.) —Ma Belle.—Mr. H. Jones, Hastings, 25gns. Bay mare, Gyrs (trotter), by Petereta (imp.)—Pansy’—E. F. Bennett, Normanby, IGJgns. Bay filly, 2yrs (pacer), by WorthyBond (imp.)—Lady Haldane—J. A. Mitchell, Longburn, 385gns. Bay filly, yearling (trotter), by Ti’av:s Axworthy (imp.)—Dot Peters.—J. Shaw, Auckland, GOgns. Bay filly, yearling (trotter), by El Carbine (imp.)—Meritorious.—H. Rarr.t-clc-ugh, Opunake, GOgns. Brown colt, Bingen Spiers, 3yrt (pacer), by Nelson Bingen (imp.) Miso Spiers (imp.).—Passed in at sOogna Spiers (imp.).—Passed in at 500gns, but an option given at 759gns. Bay filly, 2yrs (pacer), by Worth! Bond (imp.)—Lady Haldane—Mr. J. A. Mitchell, Longburn, 385gns. Bay colt foal, by Worthy Bingen--Aranui— Breed and Walker, Wanganui, 56gns. Bav colt foal, by Worthy Bingen -- Jean’Audubon.-Mr. J. T, Hill, Bunnythorpe, 19gns. Bay colt foal by Worthy BingenMeritorious. —Mr. A. G. Wilson, Christ church, 85gns. Bay filly foal, by Worthy Bingen—lvy Gift. -Mr. Carey, Stuart Road, Eltham, 42gns. Chestnut filly foal by 'Worthy Bingen —Queen Chimes—Mr. T. Agnew, Hastings, 50gns. Bav mare, Maple Dillon, 4yrs, *y Harold Dillon (imp.)—Maplewood.—Mr. Charles Bone, Hastings, 40gns. Bay colt foal, by Worthy BingenMaple Dillon.—Mr. Duncan Hislop, Hastings, 30gns. TARANAKI TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES CLOSE TO-NIGHT. A final reminder is given owners and trainers that acceptances for all events in connection with the Taranaki Trotting Club’s fourth annual totalisator meeting close with the secretary, Mr. D. Le C. Morgan, at 9.30 this evening. The programme, an attractive one, has drawn splendid nominations, and as the handicaps as framed by Mr. G. Paul, junr., appear to have given general satisfaction,

there should be splendid acceptances. Trotting is undoubtedly coming into popularity in Taranaki, and with the splendid class that has nominated from all parts of the North Island and the South Island also, Saturday’s gathering should further enhance its popularity. The committee is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the comfort and convenience of owners, trainers and the public generally. With Mr. A. Morse at the barrier and Mr. E. V. Sutherland, of Auckland, in the judge’s box, there is every confidence that these important denartments will be well catered for.