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JAMES SAMUEL BERRY

Jim only rode and drove trotting horses, never actually training or owning a trotter of his own. There exists a early photo of him driving Thicket to win in the mud at Plumpton Park

Jim Berry was the eldest son of Alfred and Mary-Ann Berry who emigrated from Somerset, England to Ch-Ch in 1862, they had a large family. Alfred and the sons were involved in Trotting in Christchurch from the early days. He was one of the first stipendiary stewards and was involved in the administration of trotting.

In 1941 he was elected an Honorary Life Member of the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club for his services to trotting.



Credit: Lesley Glassey writing in the Berry Family History

J S BERRY

The death has occurred of Mr J S Berry, who has been associated with trotting for over 50 years, chiefly, in earlier days, on the administrative side.

He was a member of the old Canterbury Trotting Club, which raced on the show grounds. Later, Mr Berry was a steward of the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club, and when that Club decided to appoint Stipendiary Stewards, Mr Berry and Mr C H Gorton were the first appointed.

Two years ago Mr Berry was elected a life-member of the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club

Credit: NZ Trotting Calendar 18Nov42

The honour of Honorary Life Membership of the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club is not conferred lightly. Honorary Life Membership is granted in the main to Members of the Club, some of whom have given service to the Club, others to trotting generally, or are widows of deceased officers. From 1949 those who have been Members for 50 years of more are elected Honorary Life Members.

The first Life Member was Mr H Mace who was elected on 10th July, 1901.

It is reported that the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club did not approve of the Canterbury Trotting Club’s action in electing 13 of its Committeemen as Life Members of that Club, and this action further delayed the amalgamation of the two Clubs.

The membership records of the NZMTC show that some Members of the Canterbury Trotting Club who were Life Members at the time of amalgamation in 1901 became Life Members of the NZMTC and retained such membership until their death. Canterbury Trotting Club Life Members listed in the NZMTC’s first Membership records as Honorary Life Members were Messrs G Duke, G King, G McClatchy, H McIlraith, R Sunderland and Mrs E C J Stevens.

In November 1903 at a Special General Meeting of Members, a resolution was passed that Honorary Life Members be elected at the AGM and under the Rules of the Club, the name of a proposed Honorary Life Member must be submitted to and approved by the Committee of the Club before being submitted to the AGM.

The following were elected Honorary Life Members in the years shown and for the reason set out where obtainable.

Year Member Reason

1901 H Mace Services to Trotting and to the
Canterbury TC

W Tonks Services to the Club as a
Committeeman

1906 Mrs G H McHaffie Widow of deceased President

1908 T C M Rallinshaw Financial member ex the
Canterbury TC

Mrs T Marr Widow of deceased Treasurer

1910 Mrs G Payne Widow of deceased Vice-President

1912 Mrs W Tonks Widow of deceased Life Member and
Committeeman

Mrs J Harris Widow of deceased Treasurer

1914 H Reynolds Services to Trotting, in particular
to the development of his starting
machine and race starting generally

1915 G B Ritchie Services to the Club as Treasurer
and Vice-President

1921 J S Slade Services to the Club as
Committeeman and Steward and also
as a Committeeman of the Canterbury
TC

Mrs J S Williams Widow of deceased Treasurer

1922 E Clarkson

1924 Mrs C Louisson Widow of deceased President

Dr M G Louisson Son of deceased President

1934 A T Smith Services to the Club as a Steward

Mrs J S Slade Widow of deceased Committeeman,
Steward and Life Member

1936 W Hepworth

1937 W H Hollis Long Service to the Club

J Westerman Long Service to the Club

H F Nicoll Services to Trotting as President
of the NZ Trotting Conference

1940 Mrs J H Williams Widow of deceased President

F E Graham Services to the Club as Vice-
President and Treasurer

Hon. W Hayward Services to the Club as
Committeeman and Steward

1941 J S Berry Services to Trotting

E X Le Lievre Services to Trotting

1943 G W C Smithson Services to the Club as Treasurer
and Solicitor

1946 A L Matson Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

1949 J Way 50 Years Membership

1950 Sir John McKenzie Services to Trotting

G Rutherford Services to the Club

1952 C S Thomas Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

F R Leach 50 Years Membership

1956 Lady May McKenzie Widow of Sir John McKenzie
Life Member

C E Hoy Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

E F Nicoll Services to the Club as a
Committeeman and 44 Years Membership

C Lange 53 Years Membership

1958 Mrs A L Matson Services to the Club and widow of
a Life Member

1959 D Spence 50 Years Membership

1960 W M Ollivier Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

1963 D F Glanville Services as a Committeeman and
Steward since 1934

E E Luttrell 51 Years Membership

1965 J K Davidson Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

E Rutherford Services to the Club as a
Committeeman and Steward

1969 Mrs C S Thomas Services to the Club

1973 J L Holmes 50 years Membership

1974 G W Blaxall Services to the Club since 1953
and on his retirement as President

1975 C Dawson 50 Years Membership

1979 E T McDermott Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

Mrs L M Hoy Services to the Club, widow of
Past President

Mrs K M Saunders Services to the Club, widow of
Past President

D C Parker Services to the Club as an
employee from 1938 to 1979 on his
retirement as Secretary/ Manager

1981 H M S Dawson Services to the Club as a
Committeeman and to Addington
Raceway Ltd as a Director and
Chairman of Directors

1984 D E Dalzell Services to the Club on his
retirement as Treasurer

M L Taylor Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

1989 D R McCormick Services to the Club on his
retirement as President

T H Davis Services to the Club as an
employee from 1960 to 1989 on his
retirement as Secretary/ Manager



Credit: NZMTC: Historical Notes compiled by D C Parker

The Lancaster Park Amateur Trotting Club having initiated the establishment of a new Trotting track at Addington conferred with the Canterbury Trotting Club as the two Clubs had had an understanding that they should purchase a site where they could pool their resources for the provision of an up-to-date track with amenities. The Canterbury Trotting Club, whose sub-committee had not been successful in their search for a joint property, revealed an astounding reversal of their previous policy when they declined to join the Lancaster Park Amateur Trotting Club in the establishment of the track on the Twigger estate, the main objection being that the land was not freehold. This decision posed a real problem for the Lancaster Park Club as it could not see its way clear to finance, from its own resources, the purchase of the lease and the development of the project.

The two Clubs had enjoyed an amicable relationship up to this time which is understandable as a number were members of both Clubs and the Executive Officers and the Raceday Officials acted for both Clubs. The aims of the Clubs were similar, as they were to provide good sport on an amateur basis and make provision for the future by setting aside funds for development. The Committee and Members of the Canterbury Trotting Club, which was the leading Trotting Club in the country at that time, were generally in favour of the retention of the Club’s identity and, to this end, pursued negotiations with the A & P Association on the further development of its course at the Showgrounds. The President of the Club, Mr T Marr, strongly favoured the status quo, and was negotiating a further seven years lease from the A & P contingent on a number of improvements being carried out.

At the Annual General Meeting of the Canterbury Trotting Club held on 20th June, 1899 compelling reasons were put forward for seeking a joint venture with Lancaster Park but a motion “That the Canterbury Trotting Club cast in its lot with the Lancaster Park Club in taking over the new grounds” was defeated. This decision prompted a sharp reaction from the Lancaster Park Club which called its committee together on 22nd June, 1899 and decided to take the following action:-

A) That plans be prepared for the provision of grandstands and other necessary buildings and improvements on the newly acquired site at Addington.

B) That a 5 furlong track be surveyed, laid out and tenders called for its construction.

C) That the name of the Club be altered to the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club.

The last clause gave the new Club its official date of birth and immediate steps were taken to carry out the development of the new grounds. In some quarters it was felt that the new name selected by the Club was somewhat pretentious but most Trotting fans agreed that a Club which was prepared to stake all its assets in a bid to provide first-class racing conditions and amenities for Trotters and Patrons was entitled to exercise some degree of freedom in the choice of name. The Executive of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club lost no time expediting the establishment of their new grounds which were to be ready for their November Meeting. Tenders were called for the erection of the grandstand and the formation of the 5 furlong track which was to be a chain wide except at the bends where it was to be slightly less.

Considerable difficulty at this time was being experienced in bringing the amalgamation of the two Clubs to fruition. The Colonial Secretary decided to take a more prominent part in the dispute and during an address delivered to a meeting of delegates from all Trotting Clubs assembled in Wellington on 20th July, 1899, the Colonial Secretary hinted that amalgamation of the two leading Christchurch Clubs was one of urgency and if not proceeded with the Clubs would have to make do with fewer permits. This created panic among some of the Canterbury Trotting Club members who hastily requisitioned a Special General Meeting to reconsider the Club’s attitude towards amalgamation. This meeting held on 11th August was characterized by noisy and often bitter debate as the two factions within the Club argued the issue. Finally the Chairman, Mr T Marr, accepted a motion supporting amalgamation but when put to the Meeting was lost by a single vote, he having exercised both his deliberative and casting votes against the proposal.

A number of the members of the Canterbury Trotting Club were also members of the newly formed NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club so at the latter Club’s first Annual General Meeting held on 20th August, 1899 its President, Mr V Harris reported on the steps which had been taken to persuade the Canterbury Trotting Club to join forces in the development of Addington. In face of such non-co-operation and the shortage of time before the inaugural meeting he recommended the letting of contracts for the development of the grounds and track to the extent of £1,350 and the preparation of plans for a grandstand and other essential buildings.

In view of the pressure being applied, the Canterbury Trotting Club decided to send a deputation to Wellington in an attempt to persuade the Colonial Secretary to change his attitude regarding the amalgamation. However, the Honorable James Carroll advised the deputation he would arrange for letters to be sent to both Clubs setting out his views and advising that after the announced meetings of the separate Clubs had been held, that is, after the current year, it would be necessary for the two Clubs to amalgamate. Following the National Elections in early December 1899 the office of Colonial Secretary passed to the hands of the Honorable Joseph Ward who made his views known. After the Canterbury Trotting Club had concluded its advertised meeting on 26th December, 1899 and 1st January, 1900 he arranged for the publication of the official list of permits allocated to the Clubs for the balance of the 1899/1900 season. The outcome of this was that the Canterbury Trotting Club suffered a reduction in permits but in spite of the fact that its permits for the season had now already been used the Club applied for its usual two day meeting to be run on May 24th and 26th, 1900. The New Zealand Trotting Association had on file an application from the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club seeking approval to race on the same dates at its new grounds and giving as its reason that its rival Club’s permits had been exhausted. This latter application indicated that the “Met” proposed to forego the usual Easter dates which it conducted when it raced under its former name of the Lancaster Park Amateur Trotting Club.

The New Zealand Trotting Association having sought further information from the Colonial Secretary was left in no doubt that no further permit would be issued to the Canterbury Trotting Club unless a firm arrangement to amalgamate was published by the two Clubs concerned.

In an endeavour to settle the dispute amicably, the Association decided its President, Mr P Selig, should see the President of each Club with a view to establishing an acceptable basis for amalgamation. The only success he achieved was to extract a promise from each President that a special meeting of members of the respective Clubs would be called as soon as possible. These meetings were to be held on the same date, 25th April, 1900 and while the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club called a special meeting of its members the Canterbury Trotting Club merely summoned its Committee together and the decisions reached by the two Clubs were sent on to be dealt with at a special meeting of the Association two days later. The “Met” advised it was willing to amalgamate in accordance with the wishes of the Colonial Secretary and had appointed a sub-committee to meet a similar sub-committee from the Canterbury Trotting Club for the purpose of drafting amalgamation proposals. On the other hand, the Committee of the Canterbury Trotting Club forwarded a copy of its decision which stated “that as the whole question was of vital importance to the welfare of the Club the Committee did not see its way clear to act on the matter until the Annual General Meeting of the Club in June”. Under these circumstances the Association felt it had no choice but to refuse to sanction the programme submitted by the Canterbury Trotting Club and to approve that submitted by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club to race on the disputed dates, the 24th and 26th May, 1900.

The opposition to amalgamation by the Canterbury Trotting Club continued and at its Annual Meeting in June a motion supporting amalgamation was defeated by 26 to 6.

It was also agreed to approve the re-negotiation of the lease from the A & P Association for a term of 7 years provided arrangements could be made to extend the track to 5 furlongs. Also approved were plans foe improvements and a programme for a two day meeting to be held in August as well as the appointment of a deputation to wait upon the next meeting of the Trotting Association to ascertain why its submitted programme for May, which fulfilled all requirements, had not been approved.

The deputation was not successful and in view of the opinion of the Colonial Secretary the Association provided a list of proposed dates for the next season showing Canterbury Trotting Club being allocated a single conditional permit, the conditional being that it must race on the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s course. This, however, was not possible during August as the grounds and track would be in a contractor’s hands for alterations and the completion of some building projects so the Trotting Association recommended to the Colonial Secretary that the Canterbury Trotting Club conduct its meeting, which would be the last, on the Showground Course. When this meeting held on 15th and 17th August, 1900 had been concluded, amalgamation appeared to be a probable reality. The two Clubs appointed sub-committees to consider amalgamation and it was agreed that the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club take in the whole of the membership of the Canterbury Trotting Club, and that the names of the present Committee and Stewards would be submitted to arbitration and that each Club would appoint an Arbitrator who in turn were empowered to appoint an umpire.

The Canterbury Trotting Club provided further complications for a successful amalgamation in that they approved the election of the 13 Committeemen as life members of the Canterbury Trotting Club and also appointed one of the Committeemen as Arbitrator. This was not acceptable to the Metropolitan Club and eventually the Canterbury Trotting Club appointed another Arbitrator as they were becoming aware of the attitude of the Press and the public to their continued opposition to amalgamation. They also rescinded their decision to appoint all their Committee as life members, only one, Mr H Mace, being appointed.

The final act of surrender by the Committee of the Canterbury Trotting Club was embodied in a motion authorizing payment of the accumulated funds of the Club to the Arbitrators when requested. Early in December, 1900 the Presidents of both Clubs received letters from the Arbitrators, Messrs P Selig and T H Davey, advising that the following Officers had been selected to act as Committeemen and Stewards of the amalgamated Club, for the balance of the season.

Committee: (ex NZMTC) Messrs E Clarkson, V Harris, C Louisson, G H McHaffie, G Payling and L Wilson

(ex CTC) Messrs W Hayward, T Marr and J S Slade

Stewards: (ex NZMTC) Messrs V Harris, C Louisson, G Payling and G B Ritchie

(ex CTC) Messrs J S Berry, W Hayward, H Mace, T Marr and J S Slade

Also appointed a Steward was Mr E C Jagger who was not associated with either Club

Of the aforenamed Officers of the Canterbury Trotting Club Mr J S Slade was its Vice President, Mr T Marr its Treasurer and Mr H Mace a Committeeman. Mr Mace was also an Officer of the New Brighton Trotting Club.


Credit: NZMTC: Historical Notes compiled by D C Parker

1904 NEW BRIGHTON TC AUTUMN MEETING: FIRST DAY

Splendid weather favoured the New Brighton Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting, which was commenced at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's course on Saturday.

(Extract from The Press 22 Feb 1904:- The New Brighton Trotting Club has obtained permission from the committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club to hold its March meeting on the Addington grounds, in consequence of the improvements now under way at New Brighton being incomplete.)

By starting time the attendance was very fair, and it improved materially as the afternoon wore on. The track was in splendid order, and the racing was interesting.

The sum of £4,986 10s was passed through the totalisator, as against £2,192 10s on the corresponding day last year.

Results:-

TRIAL HANDICAP (saddle) of 30 sovs. Two miles.

C H Gorton's b m Cinders by Burlington Jnr, 6yrs, 2sec (C Piper) 1.
E Healey's Glenroy, 6sec (Owner) 2.
J H Power's Tea Tree, scr (Owner) 3.

Broncho Bill 4sec, Silvermark 6sec, Sunflower 6sec, Straybird 8sec and Mirth 13sec also started.

Mirth and Glenroy were at the head of affairs all through the first mile, Cinders having started badly. Entering the concluding round Cinders was just in front of Tea Tree, with Glenroy and Silvermark close up. Glenroy closed on the leader in the back straight, but his effort was unavailing for Cinders drew away in the last furlong, and won comfortably by six lengths. Tea Tree was third, two lengths behind Glenroy, with Silvermark fourth. Time, 5min 23 4/5sec. Dividends - On Cinders £1 6s; on Glenroy £3 2s.

PONY HANDICAP (in harness) of 30 sovs; second 5 sovs from stake. Two miles.

W Tonks's b m Dearest by Mambrino Abdallah, 6yrs, 24sec (M Edwards) 1.
N Price's General Mac, 34sec (Owner) 2.
G Iles's Mignonette Girl, 34sec (C Hammond) 3.

Lucinda scr and Gipsy 15sec also started.

General Mac showed the way for a round, well clear of Mignonette Girl, who was followed at a long interval by Dearest. A bad break by General Mac in the back straight let Mignonette Girl and Dearest up, while General Mac had got within striking distance again when the stand was reached. In the concluding round General Mac broke again, and though travelling fast at the finish, could not get to Dearest, who won by a length. Six lengths back came Mignonette Girl, followed by Gipsy. Time, 5min 29 2/5sec. Dividend £5 4s.

BURWOOD HANDICAP (in saddle) of 60 sovs; second 5 sovs and third 2 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Horns's b f Electioneer Belle by Electioneer-Topsy Irvington, 4yrs, 20sec (W Wilson) 1.
H Craig's Jim Jim, 15sec (A Pringle) 2.
Dr Thacker's Piccanniny, 18sec (M Edwards) 3.

Durbar scr, Perewiti 1sec, Bessie B 16sec, Blithechild 16sec, Flowerwood 20sec, Zeppa 20sec, Sunbeam 20sec and Experiment 20sec also started.

Zeppa and Electioneer Belle piloted the field past the stand, but at the back the latter drew right out, and with a round left behind Sunbeam, Piccanniny and Blithechild were her nearest attendants. With half the distance gone Electioneer Belle was just clear of Piccanniny and Sunbeam, while Jim Jim had deposed Blithechild. This order was maintained until well into the concluding round when Jim Jim took third place, and at the home turn had Piccanniny's measure. He could not quite get to Electioneer Belle, and suffered defeat by a length, with Piccanniny the same distance away third. Then came Blithechild and Durbar some distance off. Time, 5min 8 2/5sec. Dividends - On Electioneer Belle £6 6s; on Jim Jim £1 8s.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in harness) of 40 sovs; second 5 sovs from stake. One mile.

Mrs B Edward's b m Kiddy Gee by Elmo II, 5yrs, 14sec (Mr R Munro) 1.
Mrs N Price's General Mac, 27sec (Mr J S Berry) 2.
Mrs T Honeybone's Baltimore, 21sec (Mr J Hanna) 3.

Vanquish 7sec, Dusk 10sec, Venice 16sec, Annie Rooney 19sec, Agapanthus 20sec, Berlin Child 23sec, Lord Rue 25sec, Merry Prince 26sec, Mignonette Girl 27sec, British Pluck 27sec and Roseneath 27sec(coupled), Wild Marie 27sec and Huon Law 27sec(coupled), Rosy D 27sec and Grandchild 27sec(coupled) also started.

Roseneath was in front for two furlongs, but at the stand was caught by Baltimore, after whom came General Mac and Grandchild. In the back Baltimore broke and Kiddy Gee, who had travelled at a great pace from the start took charge. By a late effort General Mac closed on Kiddy Gee in the straight but suffered defeat by five lengths, with Baltimore a similar distance away third. Time, 2min 37sec. Dividends - On Kiddy Gee £7 12s; on General Mac £1 12s.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in saddle) of 40 sovs; second 5 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Griffin's ch g Silvermark by Mambrino Mac, aged, 18sec (R Allan) 1.
F Wood's Edward R, 5sec (J Healey) 2.
C H Gorton's Cinders, scr(14sec pen) (C Piper) 3.

Cashier 9sec, Ciss 13sec, Broncho Bill 16sec, Accident 20sec, Merrylegs 20sec and Mirth 20sec also started.

Accident was first to show out, and in the back he had Mirth, Merrylegs and Broncho Bill as his nearest attendants. So they ran for nearly a mile, but entering the last round Silvermark had drawn well clear of his field. A little further on Cinders took second place, but she could not make the least impression on Silvermark, who won comfortably by a dozen lengths. By a late effort, Edward R got to Cinders in the last few strides, and beat her on the post by a head for second place. Time, 5min 31 1/5sec. Dividends - On Silvermark £4 2s; on Edward R £4 16s.

AUTUMN HANDICAP (in harness) of 100 sovs; second 7 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Brankin's ch m Cocoanut by Prince Imperial, 5yrs, 17sec (Owner) 1=.
J A Buckland's b g Verax by Vancleve-Derera, 5yrs, 11sec (C Piper) 1=.
R McDonnell's (ns) Directo, 16sec (D J Price) 3.

Black Child scr, Monte Carlo 7sec, Sir Hector 10sec, Onward 12sec, Lopp 14sec, Michael Malone 14sec, McKinley 15sec and Wild Poole 17sec also started.

Wild Poole and Cocoanut passed the stand on terms, two lengths clear of Directo, after whom, in close order came McKinley and Lopp. There was nothing to choose between the leading pair all through the first round, at the end of which Cocoanut was just showing out, while Lopp and Verax were most prominent of the others. Cocoanut from this gradually drew out and entering the concluding circuit she was two lengths to the good of Verax, then in close order came Direct, Lopp and Sir Hector. In the back straight, Verax was almost on terms with Cocoanut and the pair fought out a great finish, the judge being unable to separate them when the post was reached. Then two lengths back came Directo, closely followed by Monte Carlo, Sir Hector and Onward. Times, Cocoanut 4min 58sec; Verax 4min 52sec. Dividends - On Cocoanut £6 4s; on Verax £6 16s.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle) of 40 sovs; second 5 sovs from stake. One mile.

R D Petrie's ch g Sandow by Electioneer, aged, 13sec (A Pringle) 1.
F Woods's Edward R, 13sec (Healey) 2.
J H Powers's Tea Tree, 13sec (Owner) 3.

Naughty Girl scr, Bessie B 4sec, Velvet 4sec, Kozie 5sec, Archangel 8sec, Electioeer Belle 8sec(2sec pen) and Sunbeam 11sec also started.

Sandow quickly got away from Tea Tree and Edward R, and ran past the stand four lengths in advance of that pair. Going along the back straight Electioneer Belle had taken second place but then stopped and gave place to Edward R. Easily holding his own to the finish, Sandow won by four lengths from Edward R, who was a dozen lengths in advance of Tea Tree. Time, 2min 36 4/5sec. Dividends - On Sandow £8 4s; on Edward R £4 14s.

DASH HANDICAP (in harness) 0f 50 sovs; second 5 sovs from stake. One mile.

J Pettie's ch m Ruby Wilkes by Dictator Wilkes, aged, 12sec (D J Price) 1.
M Edwards's Brother, 11sec (Owner) 2.
W H Lake's Venice, 12sec (Owner) 3.

Verity 7sec, Robert Emmett 8sec, Verice 8sec, Wildflower 11sec and Cashier 12sec also started.

At the end of a furlong Ruby Wilkes was in front, but at the stand Brother was on terms with her, the rest some distance off, headed by Venice. In the back straight Brother held a clear length advantage of the favourite, but then the latter started to decrease the gap. Brother was first into the home straight, but coming with a great burst of speed; Ruby Wilkes got up and won by a neck with Venice a dozen lengths away third. Time, 2min 32 4/5sec. Dividends - On Ruby Wilkes £1 8s; on Brother 18s.

Credit: The Press 14Mar1904

1914 SPRING MEETING: FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting was brought to a conclusion yesterday at Addington in beautiful weather, though the east wind that was blowing in the early part of the day was rather keen. The track was in good order, but evidently not quite so fast as on the previous day.

The attendance was huge, being estimated at over 18,000 and the crowd was particularly dense in the outside enclosure, where it was impossible to move about with any degree of comfort. It is evident that some alterations will be necessary to provide room for the outside public, for under present conditions the space at their disposal is quite inadequate.

The meeting must be written down as in every way a success. The racing generally was interesting yesterday, as it has been all through, and Mr H Brinkman, the handicapper, has reason to feel satisfied with the results. It is interesting to note that not a single first favourite was successful yesterday, and there were some substantial dividends recorded.

The details of the management, under the supervision of the club's experienced secretary, Mr A I Rattray, left nothing wanting, and the work of Mr W H Macdougall's totalisator staff was carried out in an entirely satisfactory manner. Although yesterday's attendance was so large, the totalisator investments did not reach last year's figures. The amount handled yesterday was £42,776 10s, as compared with £45,496 last year, the total for the meeting being £117,999 10s, as against £124,362 10s twelve months ago.

Several of the horses brought across from Australia by M Edwards and P Riddle were competing during the afternoon, but though they ran prominently they were not successful in registering a win, their record for the day being four seconds and one third. The stipendiary stewards, Messrs C H Gorton and J S Berry again found nothing of serious importance to occupy their attention. They enquired into one or two matters, and fined J Lynch, the driver of Steel Bell in the Victoria Handicap, £2 for not driving the mare out at the finish.

There were thirteen starters for the opening event, the Governor's Handicap, a two-mile saddle race for unhoppled trotters. Whispering Lad, the West Coast representative, was made favourite, with Miss Dexter and Fancy Gantle next in demand. The last-named, who is one of P Riddle's Australian team, spoilt her chance by breaking early in the race, and the favourite was never dangerous. The race was not a very exciting event, for Fiction got to the front early and stayed there to the finish, winning comfortably from Benmore, who, with a late run, beat Miss Dexter for second place.

The Victoria Handicap attracted a good deal of interest because of the fact that it was run over two miles and a quarter, a distance which had not previously figured on an Addington programme. Childsdale was made favourite, but he would not settle down until his chance was hopeless. Proud Girl and Antonio were responsible for the early running, but over the last mile Wallacewood looked to have a good chance. Four furlongs from home Our Thorpe began to close on the leaders, and getting Wallacewood in the straight, he won in capital style by a couple of lengths. Antonio was twelve lengths away third, just in front of Steel Bell, who was eased near the post. Our Thorpe, who showed very promising form when he won the Lyttelton Handicap on the first day in 4min 38 4/5th sec reproduced that form in his race yesterday, for his time of 5min 12sec is equal to a 4.38 gait. His performance stamps him as a genuine stayer, and as he is only a young horse, he should take higher honours before long.

The principal event of the day, the Christchurch Handicap brought out a field of ten. Eccentric and Bright were scratched, the latter being somewhat sore as the result of his fall in the New Zealand Cup on Tuesday. Of the ten starters, six - Win Soon, Emmeline, Albert H, Don Caesar, Adonis and Manderene - had competed in the New Zealand Cup. It was an exceedingly interesting race, and brought about a splendid finish. St Swithin was a trifle slow in getting into his gait, and Albert H began badly, and never got near the rest of the field. Jewel Chimes, who is a very attractive little pacer, settled to his work smartly, and led practically from the start till the turn into the straight for the final turn. Four furlongs from home he had St Swithin and Emmeline as his nearest attendants, but at that stage Adonis, showing a great turn of speed, quickly ran up to the leaders. His driver took a risk in attempting to get through on the rails. He was successful up to a certain point, but was unable to get past Jewel Chimes, and a moment later was in a hopeless position so far as winning was concerned. Jewel Chimes, St Swithin and Manderene were together when the straight was reached, and in a great finish, Emmeline won by a head from St Swithin, who was only a head in front of Jewel Chimes. Whitehouse, Manderene, Adonis and Win Soon were next to finish. The last-named was showing a great burst of speed in the straight, but she was unable to get through the field, or she would almost certainly have been placed. Emmeline's win was very popular with the crowd and she was cheered in enthusiastic fashion whe she came back to the enclosure.

Of the eleven starters in the Australasian Handicap, Frandocia, Breeze and Spot were best backed. Breeze was in front with a lap to go, and though he was stopping at the finish, he lasted long enough to win by a length from Persuader, who was very closely followed by Disappear and Frandocia fourth. The last-named did not appear to stay as well as usual. The winner comes from the same stable as Our Thorpe, who had won the Victoria Handicap earlier in the day.

The Dominion Trotting Handicap, with its stake of 600 sovs and a silver shield presented by Mr J F Atkins, provided the most valuable race yet offered for unhoppled trotters in New Zealand. Muricata and Flamingo were the two favourites, but the latter never really threatened danger, while Muricata, after being in a good position in the last lap, faded out at the finish. Electrocute and Olive L were together over the last six furlongs, and the former stayed on well at the finish. Master Raymond put in a strong run over the last furlong, and though he broke on the post he beat Olive L for second place. Had he gone steadily he would have been closer up, and a similar remark applies to Michael Galindo who showed a lot of pace, but broke badly.

The Hornby Handicap, a mile and a half harness race introduced Lord Ribbonwood, a very nice-looking four-year-old colt by Ribbonwood, who was making his first appearance at the meeting. He was made favourite, but got anything but a good passage, and though half a mile from home he was going well he dropped back into sixth place at the finash. Bonista secured a good position with half the journey gone and won by three lenght from Wallacewood, who was running his second race of the afternoon and did very well to finish second, for he lost ground at the start.

The Enfield Handicap, a mile saddle race, was a rather disappointing affair. Although there was a limit of only five seconds, the field was quickly strung out and Solo won very easily from Nan, these two being amongst the few that got away well.

The Recovery Handicap, which brought the day's racing to a close, brought out a good field of fourteen harness horses. Marble Arch made most of the running but in a good finish he was beaten by half a length by Manderene, while Little Tib was close up third, just in front of Ripon Child. It was a capital conclusion to a good day's sport. The following are details of the racing:-

GOVERNOR'S HANDICAP (in saddle) of 200 sovs; second 40 sovs and third 20 sovs from stake. For unhoppled trotters only. Two miles.

A J Harper's b g Fiction, by Dictator, aged, 9sec (A Butterfield) 1
A J Clyde's b g Benmore, aged, 9sec (R Logan) 2
E J Morrison's b m Miss Dexter, aged, 3sec (A Pringle) 3

Tea Tree 5sec, Mokau 7sec, Truganini 7sec, Chief Archer 9sec, Whispering Lad 9sec, Te Kuiti 9sec, Mayflower 10sec, Fancy Gantle 10sec, Imperial Crown 10sec and Lochiel 10sec also started. (Te Kuiti and Mayflower were coupled)

Fancy Gantle broke in the first furlong and Imperial Crown showed in front, but Fiction quickly ran past him, and as they passed the stand was showing the way to Imperial Crown, Te Kuiti and Truganini. Over the next six furlongs Fiction was well clear of the others, and with a lap to go he was followed by Te Kuiti, Miss Dexter, Truganini and Mokau. Going along the back Miss Dexter took second place, but could make no impression on Fiction, who won easily by ten lengths. In the final stages Miss Dexter tired and Benmore caught her and beat her for second place by a couple of lengths. Mayflower was fourth and Mokau fifth, with Truganini, Te Kuiti and Imperial Crown bunched together next. Time, 4min 53sec.

VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness) of 350 sovs; second 70 sovs and third 35 sovs from stake. Two miles and a quarter.

J Fleming's b c Our Thorpe, by OYM-Lady Thorpe, 4yrs, 3sec (A Fleming) 1
R Geddes and M Edwards's b h Wallacewood, 6yrs, 6sec (M Edwards) 2
R Reay's b h Antonio, aged, 8sec (Owner) 3

Steel Bell 6sec, Piecework 7sec, Rawene 8sec, Childsdale 9sec and Proud Girl 12sec also started.

The favourite got away badly and going out of the straight Proud Girl took charge from Antonio. In the back stretch Wallacewood ran into third position with Piecework at the head of the others, and at the tanks Childsdale, Rawene and Our Thorpe commenced to improve their positions. Passing the stands the first time the field was well bunched, with Proud Girl and Wallacewood in command, followed by Antonio, Piecework, Childsdale and Our Thorpe. Going out of the straight Wallacewood went to the front, but Proud Girl again joined him before the tanks were passed, and Steel Bell put in a great run on the outside. Coming to the straight, Steel Bell ran into second position just behind Wallacewood and passing the stands the second time there was very little between Steel Bell and Wallacewood, with Antonio, Our Thorpe and Proud Girl handy. In the back stretch Wallacewood again shot out, with Our Thorpe going very well in third place, and entering the final stage the latter had overtaken Wallacewood. Excitement for a brief moment ran high, but Our Thorpe went on to win by two lengths, Antonio being twelve lengths further away third, followed closely by Steel Bell, Proud Girl and Childsdale. Time 5min 12sec.

CHRISTCHURCH HANDICAP (in harness) of 750 sovs; second 150 sovs and third 75 sovs from stake. Two miles.

R McDonnell's b m Emmeline, by Rothschild-Imperialism, aged, 2sec (Owner) 1
H F Nicholl's b h St Swithin, aged, 8sec (D Warren) 2
J D Piper's b h Jewel Chimes, 6yrs, 7sec (D Nyhan) 3

Stevenson & McMath's ch m Win Soon, aged, scr (A Pringle)
Hopkins & Bennett's b h Albert H, aged, 4sec (J Bryce)
M Edwards's b m Adelaide Direct, aged, 4sec (Owner)
F C Hanbury's br g Don Caesar, 5yrs, 5sec (R Allan)
J C Whiteman's b h Adonis, aged, 6sec (F Holmes)
J G Lecky's blk h Manderene, aged, 6sec (A Hendriksen)
G McBean's b m White House, 6yrs, 8sec (E McDermott)

St Swithin did not strike his gait quickly and lost several lengths, and Albert H also began badly. Jewel Chimes went off smartly and at the end of half a mile he was just in front of a bunched division that included White House, St Swithin and Manderene. Going along the back, St Swithin closed on the leader and Emmeline also began to move up. When the last lap was entered Jewel Chimes was still leading, but he was closely followed by Emmeline, St Swithin, Manderene, Adonis and Adelaide Direct. Half a mile from home Jewel Chimes still held command, but the field was closing in fast. Adonis put in a great run, and tried to get through on the rails, but was blocked just as they passed the tanks. Jewel Chimes, Emmeline and St Swithin were together when they came into the straight, and in a great finish Emmeline won by a head from St Swithin, who beat Jewel Chimes by a similar margin. White House was three lengths back fourth, with Manderene fifth and Adonis sixth. Win Soon, who finished seventh, was running on strongly, but was unable to get through in the straight. Time, 4min 34sec.

AUSTRALASIAN HANDICAP (in saddle) of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs and third 30 sovs from stake. Two miles.

A Fleming's b h Breeze, by Willowood-Gertie, 5yrs, 3sec (J Cockerill) 1
Herrick Bros' b g Persuader, aged, 8sec (W Smith) 2
W J Doyle's b h Disappear, 5yrs, 9sec (J McLennan) 3

Spot scr, Frandocia 5sec, Regina Belle 8sec, Fuseo 9sec, Lady Rattoo 10sec, Mattie 10sec, Miss Florrie C 10sec, and Wallace Junior 10sec also started.

Wallace Junior and Mattie stood on the mark. Miss Florrie C, Lady Rattoo and Disappear were quickest to begin and they made the running for a mile when Frandocia and Breeze closed on the leaders. Six furlongs from home Breeze had taken charge from Frandocia, and led out of the straight and along the back stretch, where Persuader put in a good run. Breeze was in front turning into the straight, and though he was tiring in the run home he lasted long enough to win by a length from Persuader who beat Disappear by half a length. Frandocia was fourth and Spot fifth. Time, 4min 39sec.

DOMINION TROTTING HANDICAP (in harness) of 600 sovs and silver shield presented by Mr J F Atkins; second 120 sovs and third 60 sovs from stake. For unhoppled trotters. Two miles.

J Leslie's b g Electrocute, by Electioneer-Son of a Gun mare, aged, 7sec (J Wright) 1
H Bink's ch g Master Raymond, aged, 5sec (A Butterfield) 2
Mrs J Lawrence's b f Olive L, 4yrs, 9sec (M Edwards) 3

Quincey scr, Redchild scr, Muricata scr, Michael Galindo 4sec, Miss Vivian 6sec, Flamingo 7sec, Norval King 8sec, and Treasure Seeker 9sec(coupled) and Adventuress 9sec also started.

Olive L immediately assumed command from Treasure Seeker and Norval King, but at the stands the first time round Flamingo had run into third position, with Electrocute at the head of the others. Michael Galindo who had been making up a lot of leeway broke going out of the straight, as also did Norval King. At the tanks the order was Olive L, Electrocute and Flamingo. Master Raymond and Muricata were going well and at the stands the latter was in second place, closely followed by Master Raymond who broke going out of the straight. Along the back Olive L and Electrocute were still in front, with Master Raymond making up his ground in good style. The last-named passed Olive L and Muricata at the bend, but broke and failed to get to Electrocute, who won by three lengths. Olive L was a head behind Master Raymond with Quincey and Muricata next. Time, 4min 44sec.

HORNBY HANDICAP (in harness) of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs and 30 sovs from stake. One mile and a half.

F Holmes's b m Bonista, by Star Pointer-Bonny Jenny, 5yrs, 6sec (Owner) 1
R Geddes & M Edwards's b h Wallacewood, 6yrs, 5sec (M Edwards) 2
I M Thompson's br m Brown Bell, aged, 6sec (W R Thomas) 3

Pearlchild 3sec, Franzalena 6sec, Lord Ribbonwood 6sec, Quinaldine 7sec, The Whip 7sec, Baron Franz 8sec, Child Beldon 8sec and St Kevin 8sec also started.

Wallacewood lost some ground at the start and St Kevin also began rather unsteadily. Child Beldon led for practically a round, but just as they passed the stewards stand Bonista went to the front and then came Franzalena, Lord Ribbonwood, Brown Bell and St Kevin. Bonista was in charge as they went along the back stretch, when Lord Ribbonwood took second place, but was almost at once passed by Franzalena. The latter pair failed to sustain their runs and Wallacewood was in second place when the straight was reached. Wallacewood finished well, but he was unable to reach Bonista who won by three lengths. Brown Bell was five lengths away third, followed by Franzalena and The Whip. Time, 3min 29sec.

ENFIELD HANDICAP (in saddle) of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs and third 30 sovs from stake. One mile.

J H Power's b m Solo, by Albert Victor, aged, 4sec (H Kearns) 1
P Riddle's b m Nan, 5yrs, 5sec (Owner) 2
R Allan's b g Clingschild, aged, 5sec (Owner) 3

Bellis 1sec, Adonis 2sec, Aberfeldy 3sec, Cameos 4sec, Frandocia 4sec, Mountain Rose 4sec and Barmaquie 5sec(coupled), Maplewood 5sec, Scottish Lad 5sec, White House 5sec and Andy Regan 5sec also started.

Clingschild broke when a short distance had been traveresed and passing the stands Nan was in the van, followed by Scottich Lad, Maplewood and Solo. The last-named took charge up the back and Clindschild and Bellis moved up. Solo increased her advantage at the bend and won easily by forty yards. Nan was four lengths in front of Clingschild, who got up in time to beat Maplewood for third place. Aberfeldy was fifth and Bellis next. Time, 2min 12 3/5th sec.

RECOVERY HANDICAP (in harness) of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs and third 30 sovs from stake. One mile.

J G Lecky's blk h Manderene, by Norval-Eland, aged, 3sec (A Hendricksen) 1
J H Ellis's b h Marble Arch, 5yrs, 3sec (P Riddle) 2
D Spence's b g Little Tib, aged, 4sec (J Messervey) 3

Country Belle scr, Eccentric scr, King Cole scr, Lovelock 1sec, Bell Metal 1sec, Dillon Bell 1sec, Ravenschild 2sec, Don Caesar 2sec, Calm 3sec, Ripon Child 3sec and Mountain Rose 4sec also started. (King Cole and Lovelock were coupled).

Marble Arch, Manderene, Little Tib, Ripon Child and Calm formed the leading division at the end of two furlongs, and there was little change over the next half mile. At the tanks Marble Arch was still in front, with Manderene, Ripon Child and Little Tib next. Marble Arch was first into the straight, but Manderene finished very strongly, and got up in time to win by half a length. Little Tib was three lengths away, third, just in front of Ripon Child, with Country Belle and King Cole next. Time, 2min 15sec.

Credit: The Press 14 Nov 1914

1914 SPRING MEETING: Tuesday 10 November

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting opened at Addington yesterday, under most favourable conditions. The weather was beautifully fine: the heat indeed being somewhat oppressive during part of the afternoon, while towards the close of the day the nor'-west wind raised a considerable amount of dust. The very large attendance showed how popular the light harness sport has become in Christchurch, and all parts of the Dominion were represented in the assemblage. Among those present were Sir J G Ward, the Hon. J D Ormond, Messrs T H Lowry, W G Stead, W F M Buckley, J B Reid, J F Reid, H W Kitchingham, F W Edwards, C F Mark, J G Lecky and W T Hazlett.

The track was in capital order, as the times registered in most of the races showed, though some of the later events were not responsible for very fast perfomances. The racing, taken generally, was of a very interesting character, and the management of the Meeting, under Mr A I Rattray's experienced supervision, was, as usual, complete in every detail. The Club's recently-appointed stipendiary stewards, Messrs C H Gorton and J S Berry, were acting for the first time, the former being given the position of senior steward. They found a few mattters to occupy their attention during the afternoon, but nothing of any serious importance.

The speculation on the totalisator was spirited right through the afternoon, and last years total of £42,558 was exceeded by just over £300, yesterdays figures being £42,869 10s. The investments on the New Zealand Cup amounted to £9321, a slight increase on last year's amount of £9257 10s. Several of the Australian horses that have been brought across for the meeting, were competing during the afternoon, but they made rather disappointing showing.

Fancy Gantle, one of the Australian contingent, was made a very hot favourite for the opening event, the Spring Handicap, a two mile race in saddle for unhoppled trotters. The favourite refused to strike a gait until her chance was hopeless. Lochiel, who was one of the least fancied of the field, began smartly, and leading all the way, won without any difficulty from Frank Wilkes. The latter was always close to the leader, but broke twice when under pressure in the last half mile. Fiction was a very poor third, the others being strung out.

Grandee's form at Oamaru, less than a fortnight ago, brought him very solid support for the Empire Handicap, and he carried almost twice as much money as Sherwood, who was second favourite. The favourite was going well a mile from home, but a little further on had had enough. Wingatui made the early running but in the last half mile Sherwood and Disappear drew away from the others, and they fought out a very exciting finish, Sherwood staying on well, and winning a good race by a head.

There were three scratchings for the big race of the day, the New Zealand Cup, which, with its stake of 2500 sovs, in addition to the handsome silver cup presented by the president of the Club (the Hon. C Louisson), exceeded in value any race yet competed for in the Dominion. Lady Clare, Red Mac and Havoc were those withdrawn, and Don Caesar was made a slightly better favourite than Win Soon, while Denver Huon, Adonis, Manderene, and Country Belle were very evenly supported. There was little delay at the start, but though the competitors moved off at their proper times, with the exception of King Cole, who refused to leave the mark, several of them were slow in getting into their gait, and their chances were very early extinguished. Albert H, Don Caesar, Bright, and Denver Huon all began badly, and Bright fell before they had gone a couple of furlongs, but his driver escaped unhurt. Win Soon was quickest to begin, and she never lost her place in front. Over the last half mile she was challenged by Country Belle, and this pair had the race to themselves, drawing right away from the rest of the field. Country Belle made a game effort as they came into the straight, but Win Soon had most left in reserve, and at the end she was holding Country Belle quite safely. Eccentric was a dozen lengths away third, and then in order came Ravenschild, Manderene, Don Caesar, Denver Huon, and Adonis. Albert H, who split a hoof, was last to finish.

The time registered by Win Soon was the fastest yet recorded in the race, and the performance stamps her as a mare of exceptional brilliance. The best time put up by a previous winner of the race was 4min 33sec, by Wildwood junr, when he won the race for the second time in 1910. Win Soon was timed to run the first half in 1min 8sec, one mile in 2min 15sec and going on at an almost even pace, covered the second mile in 2min 16sec, and the full journey in 4min 31sec. Country Belle improved considerably on any of her previous efforts in running second, while Eccentric showed a return to form and Emmeline, who secured fourth place was running on well at the finish. After the race the cup was presented to Messrs Stevenson and McMath by Mrs C Louisson, the wife of the president, who congratulated them on their success.

Norval King was made favourite for the Middleton Handicap, for unhoppled trotters, and he justified the public confidence by winning in good style from Adventuress, with Olive L, one of M Edwards's Australian team, in third place. Olive L showed a good turn of pace, but lost some ground by breaking, and was running out wide for most of the journey. Imperial Crown, who might have given Norval King some trouble, broke badly at the end of a mile, and would not settle into his stride again until his chance was gone.

The Lyttelton Handicap found White House, Antonio and Bonista very evenly supported. The last-named quickly settled her chance by breaking at the start. Antonio made the pace until half a mile from home where Our Thorpe and White House closed on him. Our Thorpe finished in very determined fashion, and put up a splendid performance for a four-year-old by pacing the two miles in 4min 38 4/5th sec, less than a second outside the time required for qualification in the New Zealand Cup. Antonio seemed sure of second place, but his driver eased him on the post, and White House just got up in time to beat him.

The St Albans Handicap brought about the defeat of another hot favourite in Kinetic, who was backed just about twice as strongly as the second favourite, Frandocia. Kinetic ran a good race, but over the last two furlongs Frandocia put in a very strong run, and finishing better than any of the others, drew away in the straight, and won by four lengths from Quinaldine, who had led from the start. Caledon broke badly in the straight or he might have been placed.

The Riccarton Handicap was a very interesting contest. Marble Arch, one of the Australian team, showed great dash in the early part of the race, but was unable to continue his effort. Over the last half-mile Muricata was going very well, but a couple of breaks spoilt the chance of this fine trotter, and Jingle, who came from a long way back, won comfortably from Mountain Rose, the latter putting in a run in the straight which gave her second place after she had apparently dropped right out.

The last race of the day, the Hagley Handicap, was not a very exciting affair. Frank Tracey, who was a hot favourite, failed to get going properly, and Bequest leading all the way, won comfortably from Child Beldon, with Corbell and Oceanic next. The following are details of the racing:-

SPRING HANDICAP (in saddle) of 200 sovs; second 40sovs and third 20 sovs from stake. For unhoppled trotters. Two miles.

D Bohan's br g Lochiel, by Kentucky, aged, 14sec (J McLennan) 1
J L Lopp's b g Frank Wilkes, 6yrs, 14sec (N L Price) 2
A J Harper's b g Fiction, aged, 10sec (A Butterfield) 3

Maoriwood scr, Benmore 2sec, Mayflower 8sec, Armamenter 8sec, Savanna 11sec, Blythe Lad 11sec, Fancy Gentle 12sec and Hiroki 14sec also started.

Fancy Gantle refused to leave the mark until her chance was hopeless. Lochiel at once went to the front, and with Frank Wilkes and Hiroki next, showed the waypast the stand. Going along the back, Blythe Lad ran into third place, but broke almost at once, and dropped back. With a lap to go, Lochiel was just clear of Frank Wilkes, with Armamenter and Fiction next. Lochiel was in front along the back, and at the tanks Frank Wilkes closed on him, but broke. The latter broke again in the straight and Lochiel won easily by six lengths. Fiction was fifty yards away third, and then came Mayflower anf Hiroki. Time, 5min.

EMPIRE HANDICAP (in saddle) of 200 sovs; second 40 sovs and third 20 sovs from stake. Two miles.

W D Lemon's blk g Sherwood, by Kerrwood-Jessie B, 4yrs, 14sec (A Bright) 1
W J Doyle's b h Disappear, 5yrs, 10sec (J McLennan) 2
R G C Munro's b m Stanley's Child, 6yrs, 11sec (R Logan) 3

Gertie L 11sec, Grandee 11sec, Bold Maid 12sec, Gee Whizz 12sec, General Wylie 12sec, Law Chimes 13sec, Bonification 13sec, Minoru 14sec, Scotch Mist 14sec and Wingatui 14sec also started.

Wingatui was quickest to begin, and passing the stand was followed by Sherwood, Grandee and Law Chimes. There was not much change in the next circuit, except that Stanley's Child closed on the leading division, and Disappear also improved his position. Six furlongs from home Wingatui, Sherwood, Stanley's Child and Disappear were almost on terms, but along the back Wingatui lost his place. Disappear closed on Sherwood two furlongs from home, but in a good race Sherwood held his advantage, and won by a head. Stanley's Child was six lengths away third, and then came Wingatui, General Wylie, Grandee and Bold Maid. Time, 4min 48sec.

NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP (in harness) of 2500 sovs, and cup presented by Hon C Louisson; second 500 sovs, third 300 sovs and 200 sovs from stake. Two miles.

Stevenson & McMath's ch m Win Soon, by King Child-Topsy, aged, 6sec (A Pringle) 1
W J Morland's br m Country Belle, 6yrs, 5sec (Owner) 2
R T Reid's gr g Eccentric, aged, 6sec (J Brankin) 3

R Geddes & M Edwards's ch h Denver Huon, aged, scr (M Edwards)
Mrs R O Duncan's ch h King Cole, aged, 2sec (J Conway)
Hopkins & Bennett's b h Albert H, aged, 3sec (J Bryce)
J McCutcheon's b h Ravenschild, aged, 4sec (N L Price)
A G Wilson's b h Bright, aged, 5sec (Owner)
F C Hanbury's br g Don Caesar, 4yrs, 5sec (R Allan)
J C Whitman's b h Adonis, aged, 6sec (F H ?)
J G Lecky's blk h Manderene, aged

Don Caesar, Albert H, Bright and Denver Huon began badly, and King Cole stood on the mark. Win Soon, going off smartly, took the lead from Eccentric, Manderene, Country Belle, Adonis and Ravenschild. Bright fell before they had gone a couple of furlongs. Passing the stand the order was Win Soon, Eccentric, Country Belle, Manderene, Adonis and Ravenschild, while Albert H and Denver Huon were a long way back. Going out of the straight and along the back, Win Soon kept her place in front but at the tanks Country Belle closed on Eccentric, and a little further on took second place, the order of the others being Eccentric, Manderene, Adonis, Ravenschild and Don Caesar. With a lap to go, Win Soon still showed the way to Country Belle, after whom, at an interval of two lengths, came Eccentric, and then Manderene, Adonis, Ravenschild, Emmeline, and Don Caesar. At this stage Adonis broke, and lost his place. Going along the back Win Soon and Country Belle were followed by Eccentric and Emmeline, while Don Caesar was also closing up. At the tanks Win Soon and Country Belle drew right away from the rest of the field, and in the straight Win Soon held Country Belle safe, and at the finish drew away to win by four lengths. Eccentric was twelve lengths away third, and then close uo came Emmeline fourth, followed in order by Ravenschild, Manderene and Don Caesar. Denver Huon and Adonis were some distance away next, and Albert H was last to finish. Time, 4min 31sec.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP (in harness) of 250 sovs; second 50 sovs and third 25 sovs from stake. For unhoppled trotters only. Two miles.

A Quigley's b h Norval King, by Norval-Golden Mary, 5yrs, 16sec (F Holmes) 1
T G Fox's b m Adventuress, aged, 11sec (Owner) 2
Mrs J Lawrence's b m Olive L, 4yrs, 11sec (M Edwards) 3

Winn Alto scr, Electrocute 6sec, Craibwood 9sec, Miss Dexter 10sec, Mystic 13sec, Truganini 14sec, Te Kuiti 15sec, Parole Bells 16sec and Imperial Crown 11sec also started.

Norval King and Imperial Crown made the pace over the early stages, with Te Kuiti, Adventuress and Olive L next. Norval King and Imperial Crown were together as they entered the second circuit, but in the back stretch the latter broke badly, and refused to settle down again. Adventuress then took second place and Olive L third, this pair being Norval King's nearest attendants six furlongs from home. There was no change in the order over the final circuit, Norval King holding his advantage, and winning by three lengths from Adventuress, who was a similar distance in front of Olive L. Then came Truganni, Te Kuiti and Electrocute. Time, 4min 55 2/5th sec.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in harness) of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs and third 30 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Fleming's b c Our Thorpe, by OYM-Lady Thorpe, 4yrs, 7sec (A Fleming) 1
G McBean's b m White House, 6yrs, 7sec (E McDermott) 2
R Reay's b h Antonio, aged, 10sec (Owner) 3

Redchild scr, Spot(Australia) 2sec, Piecework 5sec, Childsdale 6sec, Regina Belle 6sec, Jack Ashore 8sec, Arisdne 8sec, Succeed 8sec, Our Aggie 8sec, Franzalena 8sec, Proud Girl 9sec, Lady Rattoo 10sec, Erina 10sec and Bonista 10sec also started.

Lady Rattoo and Bonista broke at the Start. Antonio and Erina began smartly and with Jack Ashore, Our Aggie and Franzalena next, made the running past the stand and out of the straight. Antonio was in front over the next lap, and with six furlongs to go, was followed by Our Aggie, Franzalena, Our Thoupe and White House. Along the back Our Aggie lost her place, and Our Thorpe and White House closed on Antonio. Our Thorpe and Antonio were on terms as they came into the straight, but in the run home Our Thorpe stayed the better and won by a couple of lengths. White House just got up in time to beat Antonio by a head for second place. Childsdale was fourth and Franzalena next, the rest a long way back. Time. 4min 38 4/5th sec.

ST ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddle) of 200 sovs; second 40 sovs and third 20 sovs from stake. One mile.

Ha? & Simpson's b g Frandocia, by Franz-Cappadocia, aged, 3sec (A Butterfield) 1
J C Smith's br m Quinaldine, 6yrs, 4sec (G Stoddard) 2
B Shadbolt's b m Rawene, aged, 4sec (B Shadbolt, jun) 3

Nan 2sec, Clingschild 2sec, Andy Regan 3sec, Baron Franz 4sec, Persuader 4sec, Mattie 4sec, Uniform 4sec, Kinetic 4sec, Wallace Junior 4sec, Lincoln Junior 4sec, Caledon 5sec and Millwood 5sec also started.

Quinaldine, Caledon and Kinetic were in front as they passed the stand and in the back stretch Millwood and Frandocia closed up. Frandocia was on terms with Qiunaldine when the straight was reached, and finishing well, won by four lengths. Rawene and Kinetic were together about three lengths away, and the former was placed third. Baron Franz was at the head of the next bunch. Time, 2min 17sec.

RICCARTON HANDICAP (in harness) of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs and third 30 sovs from stake. One mile and a half.

H W Kitchingham's b h Jingle, by Capitalist-Merry Bell, aged, 5sec (H Gaskill) 1
M Dickens's b m Mountain Rose, aged, 9sec (A Butterfield) 2
W F Clinton's rn m Muricata, aged, 8sec (N L Price) 3

Lovelock 3sec, Marble Arch 4sec, Edith A 6sec, Lord Elmo 6sec, Goldwood 7sec, St Swithin 7sec, Fashionwood 7sec, Little Tib 8sec, Crown Prince 8sec, Al Franz 9sec and Tommy C 9sec also started.

Al Franz and Mountain Rose were in front in the early stages of the race, in which Marble Arch showed a great burst of speed. With half the journey gone, the order was Al Franz, Tommy C, Muricata, Mountain Rose, Marble Arch and Little Tib. Along the back Tommy C had taken charge from Al Franz, with Muricata and Mountain Rose next, and Jingle moving up fast. Rounding the turn to the straight Muricata broke, and Jingle finishing well, won by three lengths from Mountain Rose, who came with a late run and beat Muricata by six lengths for second place, with Fashionwood and Tommy C next. Time, 3min 27 4/5th sec.

HAGLEY HANDICAP (in harness) of 250 sovs; second 50 sovs and third 25 sovs from stake. One mile.

Mrs R C H Page's b m Bequest, by Galindo-The Gift, 5yrs, 2sec (T C Fox) 1
N Clogg's b m Child Beldon, aged, scr (Owner) 2
H Williams's gr g Corbell, 6yrs, 1sec (J Milne) 3

Frank Tracey scr, Erina scr, Oceanic 1sec, Bonny Jenny 1sec and Penelope 1sec also started.

Bequest got away well and led past the stand from Corbell, Child Beldon and Oceanic while Frank Tracey was slow to begin. Bequest was never headed, and won comfortably by six lengths from Child Beldon who just beat Corbell for second place. Oceanic was fourth and Frank Tracey fifth. Time, 2min 24sec.

Credit: The Press 11 Nov 1914