SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16190, 28 September 1914, Page 3

SPORTING.

HAWKESBURY RACES. Frees Aseooiatkm —Bj Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, September 27. (Reoaived Sept. 27, at 5.15 p.m.) The'"'Hawkesbury race meeting was iiei d yesterday, the chief events resulting as foiHAWKBSBURY GUINEAS. One mile. Giru ... — ™ 1 Velours 2 Silfrietiel 3 There were eight starters, and an exciting finish tho race being -won by half a head; about four engths separating the second and third horses. Time, lmin 42sec. SPRING HANDICAP. Odg mile and a-qnarter and 100 yards. Psyttyx 1 Limelight ... 'i Survive 5 There were 11 starters. Won easily by four lengths, two lengths separating the second and third horses. Time, 2min ZZ&cc Secrete, who is engaged in the Epson: Handicap, won the High-weight Handicap at Hawkesbury in Imm 40isec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYiDNEY, September 26. (Received Sept. 27, at 5.15 pjn.) j Secrete, who is engaged in the Epsom Handicap, won the High-weight Handicap at Hawikesbury in -lmin 40isec. RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES. i Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. , SYDNEY, September 26. The weather was fin© and the tracks in excellent condition. Willow Green ran a mile in lmin 12sec, the record of the morning. Ventura galloped six furlongs in lmin 24|sec, and Mountain iuiight a mile in lmin Camulus beat Lilyveil and Rathlea over a milo in lmin 47sec. Silver King took lmin 49j6ec for a mile, while Woorak did a similar journey in Imm 44j.sec. Other gallops: Maxberg, six furlongs, lmin 19^sec; Giganora, a mile, lmin 44eec; Ravella, a mile, lmin 48£ sec; Carlita, li miles, 2min lEfeec; Gillabi beat Lochans over a mile in lmin 45j-sec; Saint Spasa, sis: furlongs, Imm 20sec; Ulva's Isle, li miles, 2min 15isee; Allured, soven furlongs, lmin 34sec; Cagou, H miles, 2min 14isdc. Bimeter worked elowly. WANGANUI SPRING MEETING. (Peb United Press Association.) WANGANUI, September 26. The Wanganui Jockey vJlub s spring meeting was concluded to-day in glorious weather. There was a very large attendance, and the racing was of an interesting nature, '.'.'he totalisator showed a return of £21,865 as against £23,403 on the corresponding day last year. .The total return for the meeting was £40,918, as against '£43,517 for last meeting. Results:— OPEN HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Six furlongs. F. Selwood's b g' Playoff, by Coronet —Pomery. 4yl;s, 7.13 (L. Nodder) 1 6--Mr T. Clark's blk m'Sanguinary, by i .Sylvia Park —Sanguine, aged, 7.4 (A. Reid) 2 3—Mr A. W. Gillies's b h Sir Moseiey, by King Guest —Heavenly Twin), 8.7 (W. Prince) 3 Also started: 5 Makara 8.4, 5 Our King 8.0, 6 lrieuru 8.0, 7 Labour Day 7.12, 1 Sunbird 6.8. From an excellent start Playoff showed out first, but Our King took charge and led over the first two furlongs, followed by Sanguinary, Sir Moseiey, Sunbird, and Ineuru. ' At the turn Our King had shot his bolt, and Sanguinary went to the front, closely followed by Playoff and Sir Moseiey, but in the straight, Playoff came away, and, after an excellent race won by three-quarters of a length, with Sanguinary a length en front of Sir Moseiey. Then came Our King, Sunbird (who got a bad start), Ineuru, and Makara. Time, lmin 14|sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 120s; second lssovs. and' third lOsovs. Six furlongs. 3—Mr A. i-raii s ch m Domse Orme, by J Sweet Simon—Simonia, oyrs, 8.6 (W. Price) 1 7—Mr T. H. Lowrv's b g Campeador, 3yrs, 7.3. (A. .Reid) 2, 2—Mr M. Croaker's cii h Flagfall, 4yrs, 7.4. (EL Robinson) .3 Also started: 1 iving Cb.ra 9.4, 4 Princess Moutoa 8.3, 5 ■ Bivouac .7.7. 6 La Favounta 7.5, 10 Minima 7.2 (with 31b overweight), 8 His Eminence 7.1 (%v:tlh 4ilb o\erweight), 9 Quo Vadis 7.0. , Denise Orme shot to the front from a good start, with Quo Vad.s, His Eminence, Flagfall, and Campeador following. At the turn Flagfall made a big run, and closed up on the leader. A great race down the straight ended in Denise Orme obtaining the verdict by half a length from Campearor, who came up with line dash, and beat Flagfall by a head. Then came Quo Vadis, His Eminence, King Chira, Bivouac, and Princess Moutoa. Time, lmin 14 o-ssec. BRUNSWICK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, Of 150sovs. About one mile and a-half. I—Messrs Richmond and Struthers' br g Hereford, by Fontonoy—Melinite, Syrs, 9.6 (Hunt) .. 1 s—Mr J. iO'Halloran's ch g Aruake, aged 10.1 (C. N. M'Cabe) 2 2—Mr E. Short's br g Leapuki, aged, 9.5 (T. Mulcahy) ... 3 Also started: 6 Bercola 11.2, 4 Timothy 10.3, 3 Masuitau 9.1 L Leapuki led tho way from Aruake, Timothy, and Hereford, Manitau dislodging her jockey at the first hurdle. Leapuki passed the stand half a dozen lengths ahead of Aruake, who .went to the front at the turn and led along the back from Leapuki and Hereford. The last-named, who was running easily, won comfortably by four lengths from Aruake, Leapuki being two lengths away. Time, 2min 49sec. HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, Of 200sovs Two miles and a-half. 2—Mr H. J. Cameron's blk g Waterworks, by Sou'-wester —Rita, aged, 10.9 (J. R. O'Ccnncii) 1 I—Mr J. Casserlev's br g Darby Paul, aged, 10.10 (Graham) ... ... 2 3—Mr J. M'Carcile's br g Tyrannic, aged 10.12 (R. Gray) ! 3 Also started: 4 Tcwihctu 10.11, 6 General Webb 9-10, 7 Grey Renown 9.7, 8 Loopline 9.7, 5 Ibhar 9.7. Passing the stand the order was, Grey Renown, Waterworks, Tyrannic, and Tcwhetu, with Darby Paul last. General Webb's rider was dislodged at the hencoop, while Tewhotu's jockey met a similar fatein front of the stand. . Tyrannic and Waterworks went on in front of Grey Renown, Loopline, and Darby Paul, who was fast closin"' up on tho field. Jumping at the back Waterworks nearly came down twice, but rounded the homo turn ahead of Tyrannic, and Darbv Paul. A fine finish resulted in a length victory, Tyrannic being two lengths away, third, with Grey Renown and Loopline next. Time, sniin 17 2-sscc. I-lIGGIE HANDICAP, Of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 6 —Mr J. Harlo's b g Byron, by Martian —Greek .Maid. 6yrs, 7.12 (Deelcy) 1 3—Mr C. Sharwood's br g Maniaroa, syrs, 6.13 (H. Young) 2 2 —Mr J. Bull's ju-n, b g Master Lupin, 6yrs, 7.3. (A. Reid) 3 Also' started: 5 Paesadena 7.9, 4 Rataria 7.4, 1 6.9. A "'ood start was effected. Manraroa and Master Lupin passed tho stand in front of Football and Passadena, with Ratana and Bvron next. Tho same order was maintained to the four-furiong past, where By rot;, who had boon hard held, ran up to the leaders. Entering the straight, Bvron went to the front, and, after a fine race, won by half a length from Maniaroa, Master Lupin being a head away, with Passandena and Ratana together, a neck further back, with Footba.ll close up, last. Time, 2min.ll 4-ssec. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP. Of 120sovs. One mile 110 yards. s_Mr Wire Tokena's ch h Austin, / by Advance —Good Luck, syrs, 9.8 (C. Price) 2—Messrs Nicholson Bros.'s br g Fisher, 4yrs, 8.1 (Dc.eley) 2 3—Mr T. Murcott's br g Sir Donald, 6yrs, 7.13 (Emerson) 3 M«o started: 4 Montana 8.7, 1 Blacknll 8 3 6 Chaminade 7.11, 8 St. Elm 7.11, 7 Gay Gerard 7.7, 10 Grey Guard 7.2, 9 Sweet Van 7.6, 11 Shandon Bells 7.2 (inc. 21b over), 12 Maisonette 7.0. Tho field was sent away on even terms. Maisonette led past the stand, followed by

Fisher, Sir Donald, Austin, Montana, and Blaokall. Maisonette led down the back and into the straight, where slio died away. An exciting finish resulted in Austin winning by half a length front Fisher, who boat Sir Donaid by a neck. Mont-ana, Blackall, Chaminado, St. Elm, • and Ma.sonette were next. Time, lmin Slscc. MARANGI HANDICAP. Of 20Gsovs. One milo 110 yards. 2—Mr Walter Raleigh's blk h Itewi Poto, by Maniapoto—The Boync, 4yrs, 8.12 (C. Price) 1 4—Mr J. M'Kelvie's blk g- Awahou, 9.6, (W. Price) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr F. W. Fitzpatrick's b g Mummer, 7.13 3 Also started 1 : 6 Piriform 7.8, 5 Sniilax 6.11, 7 Royal Dragoon 6.8, 3 Miacai-a 6.7. Awahou led past the stand, in front of Rewi Poto, Mummer, and Miacara. Going doivn the back the order wa6 Awahou, Rewi Poto, Miacara, Mummer, and Pariform. On entering the stnught Rewi Poto, who had been running well, drew out, and won by half a length from Awahou, with Mummer a length away, third. Then came Pariform, Miacara. Smilax, and Royal Dragoon. Time, lmin 50se<;. ST. JOHN'S HACK WELTER HANDICAP, Of 120sovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr Wire Tokena's br g Ardent, by Royal Fusilier—Sanguine, 3yrs, 8.8 C. Price) 1 4—Mr C. Crocker's ch h Flagfall,/ 4jts, 8.4 (W. Price) ... 2 6—Mr J. Cameron's br g Epworth, 9.13 3 Also staned: 8 Invader 9.4, 2 Garance 8.9, 5 Rerehau 8.5, 7 Ngapoto 8.0, 10 Yladian 8.0, 3 Steinhoil 8.0, 11 Reconnoitre 8.0, 9 Silver March 8.0. Epworth made the running over the first furlong, 'where 110 was joined by Ardent, the two racing on pven terms, round the bend, where Flagfall, who had been lying fifth, came up with a fine run, and a great race up the straight resulted in Ardent winnig- by half a length from Flagfall, Epworth being a neck away, third. • Rerehau was fourth, followed by Garanco and Steinheil. Time, lmin 15see. DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, September 27. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr Henrys for the Dunedin Jockey Club's spring meeting: — SPRING HURDLES, Of 130sovs. One milo and three-quarters. st lb st lb Parable ... 11 6 Stockade, ... 9 6 Ngatiruanui 10 13 Kim 9 5 Kingsway ... 10 12 Lord Frederick 9 0 Timothy ... 10 8 True Blue ... 9 0 Cardiff 10 3 KiaOra ... 9 0 MOSGIEL HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. One milo and a-quarter. Martius ... 9 0 Gnome 7 4 Magdala ... 8 9 Rongahere ... 7 3 Quarantine 8 5 Parable ... 7 2 St. Aidan ... 7 7 Chrysotis ... 7 2 Moulu 7 7 Miss Signal ... 6 7 Slogan 7 5 Routine ... 6 7 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. Six furlongs. Palisade ... 913 Russo 7 7 Warstep ... -9 2 Silver Shield 7 5 Peter 813 Robert Bell ... 7 5 First Glance 8 9 Mt. Victoria 7 3 Obsorio ... 8 8 Moonglow ... 7 0 Chudic 8 8 Speedometer 7 0 Sa.uci 8 8 Mosgiel ... 6 9 Ogier 8 4 Golden King 6 9 Martius ... 8 0 John Barleycorn 6 7 Charmilla ... 8 7 Carolus ... 6 7 Sister Radius 7 9 Bon 6 7 Fabrikoff ... 7 8 Lion 6 7 TAIOMA HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Speedometer 9 3 Martinmas ... 710 Golden King 9 0 Taft 7 9 John Barleycorn 812 Ambo ... 7 7 Encore ... 811 Carpet Khight 7 7 Fioriline ... 8 5 Aye Aye ... 7 7 Pretty Jane 8 5 Micky Free ... 7 7 United Service 8 5 Waitara ... 7 7 Marvelight ... 8 4 Mazurka ... 7 7 Bon 8 3 -Volspiel ... 7 7 Sir Brigid ... 8 3 Ail Ready ... 7 7 Findhorn ... 8 3 Ngaio gelding 7 7 Flower o' Clutha 8 2 Birkbeck ... 7 7 Kazan 8 2 Atheldana ... 7 7 Margarita ... 8 2 Red Shield ... 7 7 Wharfinger 8 2 liste " 7 Trireme ... 711 Red Charm ... 7 7 Roumania ... 711 OlgaKolmar 7 7 Leading Lady . 710 Horoscope ... 7 7 .Golden Ray ... 7 10 Canrosa ... 7 7 I Glee 710 OCTOBER WELTER HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. One mile. My Lawyer ... 913 CzarKolohol 8 3 Silver Shield 9 7 Moddite * ... o 1 Slogan 9 6 Red Pennon 8 0 Gnome 9 5 Sir Hamilton 8 0 Troon 9 5 Tutna f 0 Hesione ... 813 Leading Lady 8 0 "Buller 812 Routine ... 8 0 Moonglow ...8 l2 Steperina ... 8 0 Encore 811 Rhino 8 0 Veritas ... 811 Ngaio gelding 8 0 Don Francisco 8 9 Top Note ... 8 0 Peerless ... 8 7 NAPIER PARK SPRING MEETING. ;Peb United Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., September 27. The following handicaps have been declared for the Napier Park spring meeting: Greenmeadows Hack Hurdle Handicap. One mile and a-half.—Hereford 11.10, Golden Water 10.12, Manitau 10.8, Vi 10.3, Merry Guy 10.1, Composed 10.1, Otara y.l<i, Lamsdorff 9.9, Rustic 9.5, Soultie 9.3, Vasculier 9.3, Pikiho 9.9, Trowan.9.9, Papador 9.9, Master Stead 9.9, Sir Mauser 9.9, Goiu Lock 9.9, Cullman 9.9. Trial Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.— Ranfurly 9.0, Botanist 8.13, Ormoloid 8.12, Sea Lord 8.12, Hymen 8.12, Multipo 8.11, Royal Mary 8.10, Irish Fusilier 8.10, Munje 8.9, Gacyium 8.9, Allnri Doone 8.8, Shepherd's Bush 8.8, Croesus 8.8, Kami 8.6, Munga 8.6, Crestfallen 8.6, Ramonowlnri 8.6, Topati 8.6, Lady Fulda 8.6, Sarabelle 8.6, Kingoboy 8.6, Rangiora 8.6, Ballyhar 8.6, King's Guard 8.6. Taradde Hurdles. One mile and threequarters.—Player 11.4, . Immensity 10.13, Fashion Plate 10.9, Hereford 10.7, Aruake 10.4, Idealism 10.2, Flingot 9.10, Golden Water 9.8, Manatau 9.5, Rongomau 9.2, Freak 9.0, Cousin Jack 9.0, Vi 9.0, Lamsdorff 9.0, Otatara 9.0, Fond Memory 9.0. Ahuriri Elaek Handicap. Six furlongs.— Evadne 9.0, liigo Park 8.4, Hamukaka 8.2, Marimba 7.13, Microbe 7.8, Alees 7.5, Lady Teazle 7.3, Shepherd's Bush 7.2, Kahu 7.6, Mangu 7.0, Courtlcy 7.0. Martina 7.0, The Nile 6.10. Napier Park Stake 6. One mile and a-quar-ter. —Sea Pink 9.0. Haskayno 8.12, Byron 8.8. Multiply 83, Paesadena 7.12, Mummer 7.10, Birkful 7.6, Kimbombi 7.5, Settler 7.2, Redloh 7.2, Hiwitapu 7.0, Montana 6.10, Gazette 6.10, 'The Summit 6.10, Campeador 6.7. Juvenile Handicap. Four furlongs.— Bunting 8.2, Rangitira 8.2. Bavswater 8.2, Asteria> 8.2, Parblow 7.13, Sicily 7.11, Belsi.in Maid 7.11, Birkenhead —Agony filly 7.11, Desert Gold 7.11, Ohiwia 7.11, Hymettus —Asiatic filly 7.11, Hymettus—Weodgust 'filly 7.11, Gold Foil 7.11, Zabism 7.11. County Hack Handicap. One mile.—Kimbombi 9.3. Immensity 8.9, Montana 8.6, The Summit 8.5. Gazette 8.4. Hamukaka 8.1, Anguish 7.13, Sir Donald 7.13,. Whakalioki 7.12, St. E'm 7.9, Campeador 7.8. Alces 7.3, Rnnfurlv 7.1, Orm 6.13, Nence 6.13, Stcinhil 6 13, Perhaps 6.10, Lord Kilcheran 6.10. Railway Handicap. Six furlongs.—Chortle 9.0. Mummer 8.5, Malcara 8.3, Labour Day 7.11. Our King 7.11, Fair Rosamond 7.10, Birkful 7.10. Indigo 7.10. Sanguinary 7.9, Adroit 7.7, Day F!v 7.6. Suvatura 7.0, QiieenUke 7.0. Intelligible 6.13, Field Force 6.12, Semaphore 6.7. SOUTH CAXTEPni'RY SPRING MEETING. (From Our. Special Correspondent.) TLMARU, September 27. The following nominations have been received for the South Canterbury Jockey Club's 6prh)g meeting oil October 15 and 17: — First Day. Otaio Hurdle Handicap, of 150sovs. One mile and a lnlf. —Kingsway, Stockade, Parable, Refection, Optician, Salathicl. Dayi light Bill. Captain Wood, Golden Grape, Forest Belle, Kim, Stroller, Lord Frederick, Hat.'ina Cardiff. Ngatiraunui, Canterbury. Trial Handicap, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Dinner Gong, Wharfinger, Bon, Aye Aye, (.llco, Horoscope, Free, Medley, John Reilly, Martuk, Takahau, Franganui, Findhorn, Messina, Beggar Moid, Yes, Charlotte. Moneymaker. Hornbeam, United Service, Roumania, Marvelite, Deep 'Sleep, Kazan, Concordia, Stax hi mi. Robe, All Ready, St. Ewe.

Shorts Handicap, of 100sor3. Five furlongs.—Waitara, (Jarolus, Toyiotdale, Roval, Free, (iolden Morn, Sea King, Flower of the VVcet, Safety Piji, Mount "Victoria, Mart'.'l, Moonglow, Ansrelina, Silver Shield, BaL-itor.e, Sveiborg, Fender, , South Canterbury Handicap, of 250sovs. One milo and a-quarter.—Quarantine, Moddite, Briar Par,ch, Slogan, Sunbeam, ■ Troon Martius, Gnome, Gold Coin, My Lawyer, Mnmura, Moonglow, Corrie, Samiel, Miss Finland, Twelfth Knight, Rinaldo. President's Welter Handicap, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.-—Rhino, Don Francisco, Samiel, Bon, Czar Kolohol, Carolus, Teviotdale, Kaglestone, Glencannich, Kilmeny, Sunboa.m, Troon, Steperina, Sir Hamilton, John Banyan, Mosgiel, John Barleycorn, Obsor-o, Franganui, Gnome, Martel, Ngatiraunui.

Spring Stakes, of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. Eyes (imp.). Bonny Rag (imp.), Bonny Maiden. Aye Aye, St. Ewe, Waitara, Christmas Lily, tilga Carlovna, Grand Cup, Firegod, Pleasant Way, Margerme, Petrosu-s, Beggar Mm id, Beauty Form, Bonsign. Deep Sleep, Bonny Ouida, Parlovna, Cyra, De Aar, Golden Prince, Prince Delaware, Steplock, Red Robe, All R«ady, Red Jack, Finless, Hornbeam. Beilshire, Red Charm, Inland Marie.

Kern-town Hack Welter, of 120sovs. One milo.—The Pole, Leading Lady, Moddite, Owhetoro, Forest Belle, Golden Morn, Yes, Birkbeck, Hornbeam, Red Pennon, Roumania, John Barleycorn, Veritas, All Ready, Miss Finland, Trireme. Flying Handicap, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Bold Stroke, Samiel, First Glance, Cortes, Reval, John Bunyan, My Lawyer, Clynelish, Mount Victoria, Speedometer, Sveaborg, Angelina, Silver Shield, Rinaldo, Obsono, Palisade. Second Day. Levels Hurdle Handicap, of 120sovs. One mile and athali. —The Pole, Kingsway, Stockade, Parable, Rejection, Eaglestone, Optician, Salathiel, Daylight Bill, Captain Wood, Golden Grape, Forest Bell, Kim, Stroller Lord' Frederick, Cardiff, Hatana, Ngatiraun'ui, Combination, Canterbury. October Handicap, of lOOsovs. iSix furlongs.—Deep Sleep, Bon, Waitara, Glee, Horoscope, Free, Takahau, Messina, Yes, Charlotte, Moneymaker, Hornbeam, United Service, Marvelite, Kaza,n, All Ready, Miss Finland. Stewards' Welter Handicap, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—The Pole, Bon, Czar Kolohol, Oarolus, Teviotdale, Glencannich, Kilmeny, Sunbeam, Steperina, John Bunyan, Mosgiel. Mumura, Martel, John Barleycorn, Samiel, Silver Shield, Red Pennon, Ngatiraunui, Moddite. Members' Handicap, of lOOsovs. Four furlongs.—Bonny Rig (imp.), Dinner Gong, Grand Cup, Reval,, Free, Pleasant Way, Golden Morn, Sea King, Flower of the West, Petrosus, Charlotte, Clynelish, Mount Victoria, Speedometer, Sveabourg, Chudic, Concordia, Baritone, Fender. Jockey dub Handicap, of 175sovs. One mile.—Rhino, Samiel, First Gla.nce, Cortes, Reval, Briar Patch, Slogan, Kilmeny, Sunbeam, Troon, Maritus, Gnome, John Bunyan, Gold Coin, My Lawyer, Mosgiel, Mount Victoria, Roumania, John Barleycorn, Moonglow, Rinaldo, Angelina, Palisade. Hack Handicap, of 100sov6. Five furlongs.— Eagtr Eyes (imp.), Bonny Rig (imp.), Deep Sleep, Aye Aye, St. Ewe, Christmas Lily, Olga Carlovna, Firegod, Horoscope, Medley, John Reilly, Martuk, Franganui, Findhorn, Beggarmaid, Bonny Ouida, Hornbeam, Parlovna, Cyra, De A?r, Prince Delaware, Star Blue, Steplock, Red Robe, Red Jack. Finless, Red Charm, Inland, Waitara, Kingsdqwn. Hack Welter, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Leading Lady, Carolus, &lee, Moddite, Free, ' Sir Hamilton, Frangranui, Owhctoro, Golden Morn,' Yes, Birkbeck, Hornbeam, United Service, Red Pennon, Roumania, Marvelite, Veritas, All Ready, M'ss Finland, Trireme. Farewell Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Cortes, First Glance, Teviotdale, Reval, Steperina, Flower of tho West, Safety Pin, My Lawyer, Clynelish, Mount Victoria, Sveaborg, Chudic, Angelina, Kazan, Obsono. NEW TOTALISATOR PERMITS. (From Ocr Own Cohu33pondent.) WELLINGTON, September 27. The Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. F. H. D. Bell), on being asked what system would bo followed in allocating tho 31 now totalisator permits which are to bo granted under Mr Hunter's Gaming Amendment Bill, replied that nothing could be done in the matter until all the applications had been sent in.