SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18523, 27 October 1925, Page 12

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Acceptances for the Timaru T.C.'s Spring Sleeting close to-morrow. Nominations for tlio West Australian Trotting Association's Christmas Meeting closo to-day. NORTH CANTERBURY CLUB. COUNT CAVOUR IN FORM. The North Canterbury Racing Club's Annual Meeting was held at RangioTa yesterday, but tho weather was cold and miserable, and the rain which fell during tho early pari, of tho programme no doubt prevented many people from attending. The track was in excellent order, and fast times were registered in several of tho events. Count Cavour's win in the principal event was a very popular one, and after the race the president of the club, Mr C. D. van Asch, presented Mr J. S. Barrett with the handsome trophy attached to the stake, congratulating the owner on tho possession of ench a fine horse, and_ hoping- that further successes would come his way. The only unpleasant incident in the day's proceedings was the disqualification for jralloping of Koraki, who finished second in tho two-mile trot. Speculation was brisk, and though several of tlm fields were below tho average in numbers tho sum of £18,048 was put through the machine, as against £19,105 last year. Results; — HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of. 130 sovs; second 20, third 10. lm. 4. H. A. Knight's b g WINDSHIELD by Tractor—Kilbreeze 3yrs 9C. Emerson 1 8, B. Hampton's ch g Royal Despatch 6yrs 9 7 .. G. Salt 2 6. J. McCombe'* eh g Enare syrs 10 9 I. Kasb 3 2 Goosestep 10 6 R. Choaf.e; 3 Gay Life JO 1 J. Bealo; 7 Goldspinner 10 1 i\ C. Porter; 5 Rigel 9 8 F. £. Jones; 9 Bona tic 9 4 H. Burns; 1 Goldstep fl 4 L. G. King; 30 Horatius 9 4 R. Morris; 12 Winkie's Rebel 9 A. G. Campbell; 11 Solfello 9 11. Donovan also started. There was some delay at the start, caused through tho misbehaviour of Snare, Horatius, and Solfello, and when the field was sent away Goldspinner received a bump and dislodged his rider. Royal Despatch was first out, and he -was soon joined by Solfello. Tho pair carried on tho running with Windshield in third place, and Gay Life, Bonatio, and Rigel pounding the berid into the straight Windshiold drew level with Royal Despatch, and after a short struggle went on to win by a length, with Enare two lengths away third, followed by Bonatic, Goldstep, and Rigel. lime, lm 44 2*ss, TRIAL PLATE, of _ 110 sovs; second 15, , . 5. Special weights. sf. 1. Chisholm and McDonald's b f CELERITY II (faap.) by Gainaborough—Force of Gravity 4yrs 8 8 m-n rr l F. C. Porter 1 10. B. Hampton s br f Gay Queen 4yrs 8 8 4. P. Delargcy'g b g Waikaia 4yra s* 8 „ ~ _ C. Emerson 3 2 Grey Eyes 8 8- J. Beale; 9 Gaslight 8 8 N. Shore; 3 Countermovo 8 8 F. E. Jones; 12 Glenalmond 8 8 L. G. King • 5 Arrowmir 8 8 H. Burns; 6 Silver Cord 8 8 R» Choaie; 8 Cultivation 8 8 F. Woods; 11 Gay Bird 8 8 W. Bryce; U Ragfair 8 8 D. Cotton; 7 Frivolous 8 8 R. Morris; , 13 S 8 J. Rowland also started. From an excellent start, Arrowmir, Waikaiu, and Celerity 11. formed tho- leading ! division* Before entering the straight I Celerity 11. rushed to the front, and won very easily by three lengths, with barely a length separating the second and third horses. Gaslight, Arrowmir, and Glen- j almond were ih© next to finish. Time, lm 3 1-Ss. J RAJvGIORA CUP, of 350 sovs, including : Oup valued 50 sovs; second 60, third So. 1 . 'llm. ! 1. J. S. Barrett's ch g COUNT CAVOUR by Solferino—Bon Bord 4yrs 9 G 3?.- C. Porter 1 8. J. B. Fcaraon sb m. Clareina 6yrs 8 1 ■ C, Emerson 2 2. It. Graham's b g Deucalion aged 0 4 J. Beale 3 5 Rapier" 7 5 R, Burns: 4 Jubilant 7 A. Messervey; 7 Lucinetto 7 car. 7.1 H. Hastio; 8 Kukume 7 It. Covcncy; 6 Ferino 7. car. 7 1J J. Rowlands; !/ Bonomcl 7 car. 7 5 W. Bryce ■ also started. Lucinetto appeared to bo chopped crut at tho start, and going past the stand Clareina was just ip . front of Rapier and Ferino, with Count Cavour noxt. Going round tlio turn and into/the back stretch Ferino and Rapier wont off in front from Count Cavour, Clareina, '' and; .. Deucalion. Both Count Cavour and Clareina improved their positions rounding the top-turn, and once in tho straight/Count Cavour took chaxge and -won easily .by four : lengths, with, a head eeparating' Clareina, from the fast-finishing ■ Deucalion. Rapier was fourth and Jubilant, who finished well, fifth. Time, 2m 6 2-Ss. VIEW HILL HANDICAP: TROT (in harness), of 160 bovs ; second 25, third 15. 4.55 class. 2m. - ; 5. J. B. Pearson's big ASHLEY DILLON by Harold Billon—Driftnjine 6yr» 12 .. .. N. L. Price 1" 1., J. Fanell'» b g Yoicks 3jts 72 . • E. C. McDermott 2 1-1. A. | McKensie's b g Erin's Royal syrs 72 .. .. .. Owner 3 8. Troubridgo and Murfitt'e blk g Koraki agod 96 .. G-, H. Murfittdisq. 11 Prologue, 15 Bill Rich, 16 Appleshaw, 7 ; Mutagouri, 4 Logan Maid, 10 Honey>'ood, 16 Routine, 8 Silent Member bracketed -with, Korakf, 13 Harry Locanda, 3 Molly Pointer ecr; 2 Bittern 12; 12 Eileen Dillon 12; 6 Nipper 72; 5 Some Wilkca 144 also started. Routine, Logan Maid, Appleshaw, Bifcfc&rn, and . Silent Member formed the leading division over the first : part, tot at the end of a round Prologue and Ashley Dillon were in charge, with. Routine,- Bittern, Logan Maid, and Silent Member, .with Yoicks ,com-ing-fast. Fotir furlongs from home Ashley. Dillon -was in front from . Prologue, Logan Maid, Silent Member, and Ydicks, and in spite of strong challenges in the straight he -went on to win by. three lengths from Koraki, -who put in a fast run * and • beat ' Yoicks, a similar distance away,' third. : Erin's Royal was fourth, and Prologue fifth. - Times—tm 555, 4m 60s. ' Koraki was sulweqnehtly ...disqualified for galloping, and eeoond place. was awarded .to Yoicks and third to Erin's Royal. OXFORD HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sots; second SO, third 15. 6f. 1. Clarkson and Pearson's b g HIS MAJESTY by Eilbrouey—Bebo 4yrs 8 2 .. •. • • 0. Emerson 1 • 3. J. Munro's b f Grey Laas 4yr& .7 3 H. Burns 2 4. J. J. Shanahan's br, g Goosestep Sjts light 7 A. Messervey also started. Youto and Grey Lass wero. first away, and 8 9 .. .. .. R. Choato 3 ' 3 Corinthic 7 9 W. Bryce; 6 Voute 7 2 J. Rowlands; 5 Lytup 7 R. Coveny; 7 Gas- * Grey Lass was soon joined by Goosestep, tho jpjH/r ..leading into.'the straight. Halfway .down" the running His Majesty joined issue, and in a good finish won by half a length, with Grey Lass only a head- in front of Goosestep. Gaslight was fourth. Time, lm 16 4-ss. . FLYING HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; second 35, third 15. sf. 4. D. 0.-Rutherford's b g AYRBURN by Markhope—Pride o' Clutha aged 7 8 H. Burns 1 1; E. Ellis's br m Finora syrs 8 9" F. C. Porter 2 2. G. B. Starky'e br.. g ,Economist ag«d. 8 8 -• •• "G. Emerson 3 4 Gold town 7 2 A. Messervey also started. Economist was the slowest to' find his feet, and very soon Finora raced to tho front and led into tho straight from Ayrbum and Goldtown. Economist found an openingl on the rails, but could not quite reach Finer®, wio in turn succumbed to a late run fey Ayrburn, who won by a head. Economist -was half a length away third, a length in of Goldtown. Time, lm 2 . l-ss.

"WELTER HANDICAP, of ISO boys; 6«oond . • 30, third 15. 6f. Q. H. Ecsor'a Talk g EN ROUTE by Ad-Yaaice--Ball»rafc aged. 710 W. Bryco 1 5. "W." S. Clarke's b g Prince Charleroi aged 7 7 A. Meeservey 2 6. Joffrioj ~ and flhanahan'fl ch g Viewpoint €y»-8 3 .. ..~R.Choa.to 3 i Sunny Loch 9 13 L Bask; 9 Will Oakland 8 O P. C. Porter; 7 Some Kid 8 3 G. Salt; 1 Z&iagoza 1 8 C. Emerson also started. - . Pnncodicrlcroi waa the slowest to begin. Will Oakland and Viewpoint shot to the Iront, with En lion to in third place. Will Oakland, had had enough before reaching the straight, whcro En Route'assumed the lead and went on to Vin very easily by three lengths. A . great finish between Prince Charleroi, Viewpoint, and Zarafioia saw ths horses finish in that order, with necks be* twoen them'iffaiyime, 1m 15s.

JISHLEI' TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), -of-160 &»vs; second 25, third 15. 2.24 "ij--.elass..:;',-lm.' ■ ' 1. j; Dove's br g HIGH .TINES by 'Loeak Pointer —Loi)vain Chimes aged *cr . .. D. McK«ndiy 1 !,• -12. H. C, Lowe's tlk m Awamoa. 6yrß 36 toSy , j Owner 2 ;!}, Pascoe'e b g General Thorpe 4 Polo"Jim, .3 Crusader 3&U* Locanda 21 coupled, J Yon,

5 Nipper, 15 Little Knight, 0 Silent Member scr'and Koraki 12 bracketed; 11 Reappear 24; 2 Erin's Logan 24; 33 Mary Galindo 24; 8 Fancy Pointer 24; 6 Lady Bountiful '24 also started.

Yon and General Thorpo carried on thfe running for tho first half-mile, with High Jinks handy.. In the straight Yen faded out, and Awamoa made a fast run. A good finish resulted in a win for High Jinks by a neck, with General Thorpe three lengths awv third and Fancy Pointer fourth. Time, 2m 1!) 4-ss. NOTES ON THE RACING. There was the large field of seventeen in the High-weight Handicap, but the class represented was not particularly good. The race, however, served to introduce a moat promising three-year-old filly in Windshield, who gave F. D. Jones his first win since his reinstatement. Windshield capably handled by C. Emerson, was always in a handy position, and at the finish "won meat convincingly. Tho ,second 'horse. Royal Despatch, is a cast-of! from Mr Knight's stable, and ho ran a good race, defeating tho remainder very comfortably. Goldspinner was reckoned to have a gcod chance, but her rider, F. C. Porter, lost his Beat as the field jumped away. Enare showed speed at one stage of the race, and is evidently in good form. In the Trial Plate there were many green horses, but Mr McNab managed to get them away to a good start. The race was looked on as a certainty for Celerity 11., a most attractive looking filly imported from England by Messrs Chisholm and McDonald, who own that great sprinter Glentruin. Celerity 11. certainly beat little of class, but the manner in -which she did her work suggests a, bright future for her. She was really never extended. Grey Eyes, one of tho well-backed division, was never dangerous, and second place was filled by the outsider. Gay Queen, who is trained by F. P. Claridge, who also turned out the second place-getter in the onening event. Waikaia ran a good race, and others to whom the cxperienca of racing will be helpful include Glenalmond by Bonnv Glen— Prim, and Silver Cord by Sunny Lake— Concordia.

The Rangiova Cup was resnonsible for a most impressive performance by the favourite, Count Cavour, who, always nirely p'accd, found the. warm pace set by Rapier and Ferino to • his liking, and lie won very easily at the finish. The Solferi'no gelding looked really well and in nice condition to finish off his preparation for the New .Zealand City. Deucalion finished at ac great pace, and it appeared that had he not been .kept eo far from the leaders in the early part he would havo finished much closer to the winner. He is in good nick and through his display earned a number of friends for his big race next month. Ferino and Rapier made the pace a cracker, but were not seen over the last few furlongs, while Jubilant came with a fast late run.

%'he field was unwieldy in tlio View Hill Handicap Trot, and the displays of n>oet of tho competitors were far from impressive. At the end of a mile Ashley Dillon was in front, and pacing resolutely lie won in impressive style from Koraki, who indulged in a good deal of galloping through the race, with the result that this position was taken away from ihim lawarded to Yoicks, who -Was a farm favourite, but lost ground at the start. Prologue, Erins Royal, Bittern, and Routine went well for a mili, but are evidently not of good class.

Horsemanship played a big part in the decision of the Oxford Hack Handicap, and wa& really a victory for 'the ability of C. Emerson on His Majesty. While the pace wa-H 6olid His Majesty was never hurried, and when it came to racing Emerson really lifted ' his mount along. Grey Lass and Goosestep were the only two ever dangerous once tho straight was reached, the latter getting a narrow verdict. Youte started smartly, but failed to race on.

The Flying Handicap saw the downfall of a hot favourite in Finora, whose rider appeared to make too much "use of her in the middle stages, and did not handle the turn into the straight at all well. When challenged 'by Ayrburn she made a poor response and was beaten by a najrow margin. Economist looked in need of a race, ajid ho should ran well next time out. Considering that he commenced slowly he put up a great raco, to finish so close to the leaders.

Tho Welter Handicap proved the best ot good things for, En Route, who allowed Yiswpoint and Will Oakland to make the pace to the straight, when ho went to the front- and t was never .afterwards troubled, winning like a champion. Prince Charelroi had none tho best of the luck at the start, and in gaining second honours put -up a good performance. He may be looked to do even better in tho near future. Viewpoint was always well up, but Zaragoza's finishing effort was a bit disappointing, and Will Oakland faded out after three furlongs had been covered. N The Ashley Trot, of . one mile, ?aw High Jinks sent out a very -warm favourite, but it was only after a very hard tussle with Awamba that'he landed'the big end of the purse. High Jinks, though a winner, is not a high-class pacer at present, but should improve. Yen, for once, started correctly, but faded out once tho. real racing commenced. General Thorpe andi Fanoy Pointer both went solidly, and may bo expected to do better later on,

WAIKATO HUNT CLUB. (fBESS ASSOCIATION THJSGEAIt.) HAMILTON, October 26. The Waikato Hunt Club's Annual Meeting was hold to-day in fine weather. There was a big attendance; the track was in good order, and the totalisator investments wore £46,763 10s, against £43,866 10s last year. Result:— - MAIDEN HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of ' 200 sovs; about 2|m —COLONEL ABBEY 9 1; Hats Off 9 2; Auburn 9 3. Ginger Carl 10 5; Illowa 9 7; Panchito 9 also started* Won by a furlong; two furlongs second and . third. Time, 5m 555. BARDOWIE HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. First Division. OHINEMURI 7 1; Sulla 7 2; Pepiway 7 3. Strongholt 8 10 j Zanna 8 4; Lacemaker 8;. Killute 7 13; Owen 7 10; Santa. Fo 7 6; Elva Rosa 7 6; Seabrook 7 5; Te Kawana 7 3; Gold Rep 7 3; Beauty Spot 7 3; Lady Varoo 7; Paddon 7; Multini 7 also started. Won by half a head; neck second and third. Time, lm 16 2-ss. Second Division. ARCH OPAL 7 13 1; Dclysian 7 3 2; Quiricoma 8 3 3. Air Queen 8 9; Potash 7 11; Wyoming 7 7;' West Abbey 7 6; Mangspiko 7 5; Always 7 5; Lady Swift 7 3; Green. Bonnet 7 3; Waahi 7; G6ld Mint 7; Tho, Sapling 7; Muri Aroha, 7; Miss Ford 7; lie Choval 7 also started. Won by a length; half a length second and third. Time, lm' 16 4-ss. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, of 350 sovs; about Ijm—KING'S GUARD 9 3 1; Pendennis 9 3 2; Arseno Lupin 9 13 3. Tawohi 10 4; Ardath 9 4; Nabob 9 3; Chirrup 9 1; Rafferty 9 1; Bonny Canny 9; Yankee Dan 9; Master Ddolan 9 also started. Wen by one and a half lengths; half a length second and third. Time, 3m 21 3-ss. MEMBERS 1 MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 450 sovs; —GOLD .JACKET 7 7 1; Desert Glow 7 2; Barometer 7 10 3. Royal Present 8 9; Boomerday 8 3; Tresillian 7 8; Regent 7; Tinopono 7 also started. Won by a neck; one and a half lengths second and third. Time, 2m 10 4-53.

HUNT CUP, of €6O sovs, including cup valued 100 sovS; seoond 110, third 50. Abiut 3m. F. A. Jensen's b- g BIRKENELLA by Birkenhead—Canclla aged 11 I'2 .. 1 L. H. Callinson's br g Birkenoso aged 9 2 A. F. Baker's br g Hypothesis aged 10 8 3 Llewellyn 12 13; Adrienne 11 4; Royal Abbey 11 2; Woden 11 2; Lady Comet 10 13; First Call 10 7; Rafferty 9 11; Stonawall 9 10; Kendal 9 3; Panchito 9 also started. Won by two and a half lengths; length second and third. Time, 6m 37a. .

LADIES' BRACELET, of 200 sovs; lim— KING'S GUARD 10 5 1; Chirrup 10 4 2; Homai 10 3. lUowa 10 3; Fairy Comei 10 3; la Town 10 3 also started. "Won by two and a half lengths; seveiiv lengths second and. third. Time, 2m 18s. INSTOW HANDICAP, of 3CO hots; 6f MASTER O'RORKE 7 7 1; King Ln 7 6 2; Daylight 7 13 3. Broadwood 8 12; White Comet a 7; Town Bank 8 4; Finelli 8; Bright Day 7 9; Ripoa Abbey 7 6; Matinee 7 2; Day Guard 7 1; Some Fashion 7; King ChoopS 7; Quinoite 7; Miss Egypt 7; King Pot 7; Lady Glissas 7; Gold Chip 7 also started. Won by a nose; three-quarters of a length second and third. Time, 1m 15 3-ss. t

WELLINGTON SPRING.

CHAMPION PLATE TO TE KARA

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TXLIGRAV.) WELLINGTON, October 26. The. "Wellington Spring Meeting ■was coniluded at Treutham, before a very lar?e attendance. Though it did not actually rain, the cold wind and light misty showers Avere enough to make the day an unpleasant one. The racing again was of a very high standard, and some exciting' contests were witnessed. The Champion Plate only drew a field of four, but. the finish between Bunny mads and Te Kara v; as one of tic best ever seen in a race. The latter scored after a ding-dong go up the straight. Phcenix Park was successful in the Pearce Handicap, after being one of the leading division all the way. A surprise was in store in the Na-inai Handicap, for the imported horse Grand Knight took charge two iurlongs from heme and won meritoriously. For the meeting the tota'.isator was down £l5O. To-day the machine handled £72,28-1 10s, as compared with £73,555 on tho corresponding d.ay last year, making a total for the meeting of .£119,070, as against i' 119,220 last year. Results:

SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; I'm—2 EONMARK 10 4 I. Tilson 1; 3 Sir Fanciful 10 7 2; 4 Krdhead 9 3. 1 Merry Singer 11 1- G Santiago 10 5; 'J Captain Sarto 10 13; 5 Askari 10 5.; 7 Frisco Mail 10 3; S Wench 9 13; 12i Gamecock 9 5; 11 Bonscto 9; 14 Axle 9; 13 Comadv Prince 9; 50 Waimatao 9 also started. Won by a ncse; two lengths second and third. Time, 2m 51b. SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of :50 sovs; special weights; 7f— 1 CATCALL D. Watts 1; 3 Throthord 2; 13 Killowcn 3. 11 Jolly Glp.d; 0 Llandudno; 5 My Hobby; '2 Our Jcck: 15 P&nait; 12 Revel; 0 Sasham; 4 Serotina; 14 Twin.k; 16 Ollatiim; 8 Philanderer; lc Royal Mint; 1 Mi not us; 7 Oreuru; 17 Rose Blossom also started. Won by a length; three lengths second and third. Time, 1m 335. TARARUA HANDICAP, of 550 fovs; lm—--3 KILMISS 7 9 W. Bagby 1; G All Style 7 11 2; 5 Ck.sefive 7 i 3. 1 Subjection 8 6; 2 Ivillcch 8 3; \ Indian Sage 8 2; 7 Dubious 8; 9 Read Hog 7 11; 13 Salamis 7 11; 8 Modern 7 10; 10 Agitato 7 9: 12 Mountain Tcp 7 a; 11 ArdSnna'n 7 also started. Won by a length; twa lengths second and third. Time, lm i~\n. ROSENEATH HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; of —9 KIOSK 7 9 D. Watts 1; 3 Limited S 1 2; -l' Note 8 1 3. Joy King 8 8; 5 Vertigern 8 6; 2 Bachelor 8 2; i Spodc S; 10 Kilperon 7 12; 8 Kilmcyle 7 12; 7 Volplane 7 9; G Alyson. 7 9; 11 Zemonite 7 7 also started. Won by a neck; two and a half lengths second and third. Time, lm 4s.

PEARCE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; second 100, third 50. lm. 10. T. 11. Txwi-y's b s PHCEXIX PARK by Kilbroney—En Parole 4yrs 7 W. Jones 1 8. W. Higgins's blk g Lucius Gyrs 7 11 W. S. Batfby 2 2. E. Ricdiford's b g Fool's PRrad.'ss 4vrs 8 4 .. .. E. A. Keesing 3

1 Suggestion 9 0 L. G. M;rris; 2 Tresham 9 0 R. Reed; 6 Quest 8 car. 8 1J M. McCarten; 7 Imperial Spark 7 11 R. J. Mackie; 5 Kilceit 7 8 D. Watts; 11 Waolea 7 3 X. Trillo and Stream 7 T. Walsh coupled; 9 Crossfire 7 J. Potter; 13 Printemps 7 C. Butler; 4 Olympic 7 car. 7 3-J B. Rosen; 14 Zouave 7 C. EaatwCod; 12 Kaiti 7 A. E. Didham also started.

Won by a nose; three-quaiters of a length second ar.d third. Time, lm 46Js CHAMPION PLATE, of 1000 sovs; second 100, third 50. Weisht-for-age. Hm. 3. W. H. Tims's b g TE KARA by General Latour—M-arch aged 9 5 R. McTavish 1 1. J. S. McLeod's ch g Runnymede 3yrs 711 .. .. .. J. Barry 2 2. A. B. Williams's b g- Rapine Gyrs 9 4 11. Reed 3 4 Royal Divorce 9 4 E. A. Keeping also started. Won by half a head; four lengths sscond and third. Time, 2m 1725. NAINAI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs: Cf—--11 GRAND KNIGHT 7 4 E. Rosewarne 1; 2 Orchid 8 G 2; 1 Ilka S 13 3. 8 Hipo 8 12; 4 Deluge 8 11; 5 Degage 8 2;!) Star Ranger 7 10; 3 Ladyfingcrs 7 10; G Father O'Plynn 7 6; 7 Rose of Athens 7 4; 13 Sir Pam 7; 7 Beaumont 7; 12 Misgovern 7; It Miss Hupani 7; 30 Hon ex 7 also started. Won by two lengths; three lengths second and third. Time, lm lSjaec. RUAHINE HANDICAP, of 250 tovs; 6f—--7 BIRTHMARK 8 10 R. Mackie 1; 6 Horomea 7 4 2; 5 Piquant 9 10 3. Bisox $•10* 5 Nad&rino >8 11: 11 Gauntlet 8 9; 3 First Acre 8 3; 1 Ring the Bell 8 8; 4 Penman 8; 8 The Tank 7 7; 13 Lucernal 7 2- 10 -in Arlington 7; 17 Gold Girl 7- 10 March Past 7; 9 Sleet 7; 15 Royal Lknd 7; 14 Phantasy 7; 1G The Bolter « also started. Won by a head; a neck second and third. Time, lm 17is.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Fourteen went to the post lor the Second Hurdle Handicap, for which Merry Singer w«3 favourite, with <ftly a slight call over Eonmark and Sir Fanciful. Red Head, Askan, and Santiago were the best backed of the others. Captain Sarto and Axle were the early leadera, and going along- the back to far turn Merry Singer, Eonmark, Askari, and Sir Fanciful were their nearest attendants. Red Head then made a forward move, and turning for home he was disputing the lead with Sir Fanciful, after whom, at the last fence, came Eonmark, Merry Singer, Askari, and Santiago. Sir Fanciful soon shook Red Head o£f, but Eonmark stuck to his work gamely, and in a punishing finish beat Sir Fanciful home by half a head. Red Head was two lengths away third with Santiago, Merry Singer, and Askftri next. Frisco Moil fell half a mile from home, and Gamecock fell over him. ■ Tho bracket, Catcall and Mmotus, were solid favourites for the Spring Trial Stakes ffom Our Jack, The Thorn, Serotina, M.v Hobby, and Llandudno. Serotina and Kiloriim were the first out, but tho latter soon lost her position, the order when tho field settled down being Serotina, Sashara, Llandudno, Royal Mint, -Mindtus, and The Thorn. Serotina and Llandudno were first into the straight from The Thorn and Oreum. Catcall and Philanderer also improved their positions at the bend, and n't the distance tho former tackled The Thorn, and went on to win by three-quarters of a length. Kilorum finished on well, but was still three lengths behind The Thorn, at the post. Both Serotina and Philanderer faded out in the last quarter, and My Hobby, Royal Mint, Our Oreum, and Llandudno finished immediately behind the placed horses. Tho hotting between Subjection, Killocli, Kilmiss, and Indian Sage for the Tararua Handicap was very even, followed at an interval by Closefire. Dubious, anl Alt Style. Kilmiss, Agitato, All Style, and Salamis wcro the leaders when tho field settled down, and Indian Sage and Subjection joined them before the far bend was reached. The order into tho straight was Kilmiss. Subjection. Indian Sage, All Style, and Dubious. All Style mado strenuous efforts to catch the leader from the distance, but failed to do so by half a length. Closefiro whs about two and a half lengths behind All Style, and deprived Mountain Top of third money by a narrow margin. Modern. Dubious, Indian Sage, and Subjection were the next to finish. There was a lot of money for Joy King in the Roseneath Handicap, and ho wound up a warm favourite from Bachelor, Limited, the bracket Note and Spode, and Ventigern, with Kiosk, Kilperon, and Limonite the outsiders. With a furlong covered Limited and Kiosk were clear of the field, and tho latter worried Limited out of the major dividend, winning by a neck. Joy King and Bachelor «.were prominent at tho distance, where Note put in an appearance, and beat them for third money, about two lengths and a half behind Limited. Tho winner had run A fair race in the Wellesley Stakes on Saturday, hut was allowed to pay a dividend of nearly a quarter of a century. Bachelor again raced green, but he will do better on the top of tho ground. There was not a great margin sepp.rating Suggestion, Fool's Paradise, and Tresham, the main fancies for the Pearce Handicap, with Olympic the best backed of the others. It was n particularly interesting race. Kaili was first out, and with a furlong covered was clear of Quest, Fool's Paradise, and Lucius. Lucius, Printemps, Phasnix Park, and Fool's Paradise, and Suggestion followed Kaiti into the straight, and_ they all challenged at the distance. Kaiti was soon beaten, and Phoenix Park and Lucius drew out, the former just getting there by a nose, with Fool's Paradise three-quarters of a length away third, very little in advance of Suggestion, Zouave, and Kaiti. Phoanix Park takes some Tiding, but he must be considered amongst light weights in the New Zealand Cup. The Champion Plate field was reduced to Runnymede, Rapine, Te Kara, and Royal Divorce, and in that order they were backed. Royal Divorce got a little* the worst of the start, and Runnymfcde, at a slow pace, took up the miming from Te Kara. Royal Divorce ran up to Te Kara along the back, but the latter left him, and joined Runnymede at the five-furlong mark. They were on terms turning for home, and in a stirring finish Te Kara won by half a head. Rapine •was four lengths away third, a similar distance in front of Royal Divorce. Te Kara was an improved, horse, after his first day's racing, and he will be a better horse still on New Zealand Cap day. The three-year-old Runnymede looks like being a stayer, but the race to-day did not give a real indication of his ability in this direction, there being no pace on until five furlongs from home. Rapine and Royal Divorce should be better horses in the autumn.

In a tig pool for the Nainai Handicap Ilka was a good favourite from Orchid, Ladyfingers, Deluge, and Degage, all carrying over four figures, with Grand Knight earrying IeES than 200 tickets. Orchid, Delnge, Ladyfingers, and Orand Knight were prominent early, but running on to the course proper Ilka was in charge from Ladyfiugers and Sir Pam. Then Orchid and Grand Knight camo again, the latter winning well by two lengths from Orchid, with

Ilka another three lengths away, followed bv Father O'Flynn, Degage, Sir Pam, Star Ranger and Hipo. The winner was recently taken on lease by Mr V. Riddiford from his brother, and from the way in which he won should go on to even better tilings. Ilka did not stay on, but Orchid was putting in good work over the last quarter. Star Ranger's prominence at the finish will reinstate him in favour for some o£ the longer distance races at Cup time.

Ring the Bell and Bisox were the popular selections for the Kuahine Handicap, and then at a fair interval came First Acre. Penman, and the bracket Piquant and Nadarino. Nadarino, Bisox, and Sleet broke the line quickly from a good start, but coming into the course proper The Bolter was in charge from Nadarino, Ring the Bell, Horomea, Bisox, Sleet, and Birthmark, all being iri close order. Then Ring the Bel!, Birthmark, nud Pangolin drew out. only to be challenged quickly ty Piquant and Horomea, and in a very fine finish half heads separated the placed horses. First Acre finished fourth, with Ring the Bell and Nadarino next.

OAMARU T.C. SPRING

BLACK ADMIRAL IN FORM. (SrECIAX, TO "TH£ PRESS.") OAMARU, October 06. The weather conditions were not very pleasant for' the Oainaru Trotting Club's Spring Meeting to-day, for though, the sky was clear and the sun was shining, there was a bitterly cold southerly vsind blowing all day. It was nit only unpleasant for the spectators, but made matters very trying for the competitor?. There was a good attendance, the special trains from both North and South bringing a fair number of passengers. The racing was of a good standard, and the totalisator investments were £>2,111 10s. as compared with £21,932 103 lest year. Eesults: IMPROVERS' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 155 soys; second 20, third 10. For unhonplcd trotters. l^m. 6. A. G. Valentine's b g SID 'WILKES by Marvin Wilkes—Del Taso mare aged 48 .. .. T. AVallis 1 7. L. C. Morrison's b m Shiela AVilkes Gyrs 72 .. .. Owner 2 3, M. McElhenny's b m Pallas Wilkes aged scr .. .. J. McLennan 30 Syndicate scr; 2 Bay Boy 36; 1 Kelman 48; 4 Real Lady 72; S Okuti 84; 5 Marvin Drift 108 also started.

PalLaa Wilkes led at the end of two furlongs from Syndicate and Sid Wilkes ■with Bay Boy next. Going along (lie back Syndicate broke and- Sid Wilkes took charge, being followed aB they entered the last lap })Y Bay Boy, Pallas Wilkes, and Shiela Wilkes. Pallas Wilkes brake at the turn out of the straight, and Sid Wilkes had a. good lead in the back stretch, and had 110 difficulty in stalling off a challenge from Shnila Wilkes, and winning by five lengths. Pallas Wilkes was twelve lengths away third, with Kelman fourth. Times—3m 43a, 3m 42 2-os, 3m 525.

TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 155 £Ovs; second £O, third 10. 3.42 class, ljm. C. M. Barclay's b m BIDDY LOGAN by Jim Logan—Constance agedl tor « K. Berry 1 7 and Blake's ch 'm Princess Ann a.<jed scr .. J- Hoodewon 2 3. W. C. Meehen's ch g Peter Elect scr M. B. Edwards 3

10 Marinca, 1 Lingfield, S Doncliff, 3 Ailman scv; 4 Ktigo-l Pointer 12: 2 Cam so 12: 9 "Edith Luanda 4S r.lso starred. Marinca. Doncliff, and Cameo lost their chances bv refusing to begin properly, and passing the stand the first time Princess Ann was leading from Biddy Logan, Elect, and LingfieM. Goin.~ along the bae,v Ling-field broke and l:«t her plv-e, and wittt lialf the journey covered Princess Ann was J?till in front, but three furlongs from home Biddy Logan run past her, and went on t-o win oomforlablv by four lengths, Elect was three "lengths away third, with Linffield another three lengths back fourth. Times—3;n 37 3-ss, Sir, SS l-ss, 3m 39 3-os. . OAMAP.tr HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; second 80, third 40. 4.38 class. 2. G~rant and Winter's, b g BLACK ADMIRAL by Brent Lo^anda—Queen s Drive 6yrs 12 .. .M. »- Edwards 1 3. S. Hawthorne's b g Dillon Wilkes aged 12 .. ~ , J, MCLCHDMI 3. D. Speiice's b m Queen's Own 6yrs 2il 0. 15. Hooper 3

G Wharepiana, i Pinevale, J UyEmbrace, 6 Hare wood scr: 1 u ' We /, u 36; 7 Argus 48; 10 Il&rry Audubon a 'Har&wwtfi and Lady lost ground at the start, and Wharepiana, and Blank Admiral were the quickest to begm. At tl\e end o£ the first lap Black Admiral was showing the way to Wharepiana Golden Devon, Dillon .Wilkes, and Queens o*n. There was little change over the neit circuit ar.d entering the last lap Black Admiral was 'still in front, with and Wharepiana. on terms next, followed by Dillon Wilkes and Queen a Own. Goin o ftkm" the back Dillon Wilkes rushed up into = second place, and Queen s Own followed him, but Black Admira always heldlus advantage and won easily by s Cl k rd ' Queen's Own was four lengths . a £f?, ™> T r' a ß d. then came Golden Devon ■back, followed by Argus. Times-4m 435, 4m 45 2-ss, 4bi 455. 4 L 1 * Morrison's GLEN FARG by 5. W. Quirk's br m Ivy g 7 Peggv- Logan, 8 Jean McKinney, 1 3 Locanda Queen scr; 9 K.bir.ngi 12,, 6 6 reused to begin. ■leaders but the former soon dropped back,, ind at'the end of the first round Logan Lad was leading from Glen Farg, Jean McKinne>, and Ivv Audubon. Going along the back Ivy Audubon put in a good run. but Loffan Lad and Glen Farg were still in fr on t o£ lier when the straight was reached. Glen Farg finished well and caught Logan Lad j on the post, winning bv a head. Ivy Audubon was threequarters of a length .away Third with Jean McKinney fourth. Times, 2m 56 2-sb, 2m 59 1-SS, 2m 54 2-ss.

WAITAICI HANDICAP (in harness), of 225 60VR*, second. 30, third 15. I?or unhop* pled trotters. 4.55 class. 2m. 1 Executors of H. Anderson's b )i JUDGE HANCOCK by Judgo Maiey—Maggie Hancock 6.vrs scr .. B. Jnrden 1 2. Mrs C. H. and C. 11. Breeze's b g Nelson McKinney syr§ 72 0. 11. Hadfield 2 6. 11. Hallidav's b m Real Lady aged 3 2 G. Carling 3

5 Keimin, 8 Major Domo scr; 9 Okuti 36: .4 Patard 48; 7 Marvin Drift 60; 3 Burnie 96 also started.

Judge Hancock was quickly into his stride, nnd at the end of the first, lap was showing the way to Kelman, Okuti, Ileal Lady, and Nelson McKinney. Both Kelman and Okuti broke going along the back the next time, and with a round to go Judge Hancock was still in front with Nelson McKinney second. This pair drew right away from the rest of the field, Judge Hancock winning in good style by three lengths. Real Lady -was ten lengths away third, ' and Kelman fourth. Times, 4ra 55 3-ss, 4m 50 4-ss, 5m 0 l-ss. WESTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs: second 35, third 15. 3.9-J class. lm i?f. 1. M. J. Hannon and J. Henderson's cH c BJIENTLOC by Brent Locanda—Sashwood 4yrs scr .. J. McLennan 1 ■l. B. Rushton s br g Donsido aged 24

r , r ~. , , - Owner •>. SI. Joir sb m Olive Iluon aged :iG

V. Bryco 3 o ■ 4 Roy«I Step, 3 Le Todd sor 9 Harcwood 12, 8 Pinevole 12; 7 Dixie's Pride also started. ™„? ren A loc quickest to begin, and for ialf ,he journev Jie had MftiRonn'f t'n'l"t!, , T ° dd as his closest attendants. »n,r nr ,U S t " ,ra r d ' i "ie straight Donside and Olive Huon closed on the loadin" division, but Brentloc held his advantage to ™ b >; from Donside, whf Wa« a length in front of Olive Hnon. Le Todd ilf « o' i a - „ Pineval ° fifth. Times, 3m 14s t ova. 12 1-os, 3m 11 4-ss.

REDCASTLE HANDICAP (in harness), of 18a sovs; second 30, third 15. 335 class. lira. 3. R. Grant's b g HAROLD THORPE by Our Thorpe—Play Soon syrs scr is" tt w i t- ■ Edwards 1 0. J. T. Wright sb m Kate Thorpe srs 12 o fn i ~ E. A. Smith 2 T. Fogg s eli g Four Bells 4jts per

n O. K. Hooper 3 1 Gran. tc City, 10 Locanda Queen ser; J -1Z T. ?n > nl: 6 Edith Chimcs 12 bracketed with Kate Thorpe; 7 Billy WhUi 12; 9 Gibraltar 12; 8 Biddy Logan 24 inc. 24 pen. ; 5 Great Epsom 24 also started. Biddy Logan and Edith Chimes did not begin properly, and the former trailed in the rear of the field nil the way. Harold Thorpe, Granite City, Four Bells, and Kate Thorpe raced in that order practically all the tray. Harold Thorpe -won comfortably by four lengths, but the other three finished almost in line, Kate Thorpe just beating Four Bells by a neck, with Granite City another neck away fourth. Times, 3m 34 2-ss, 3 34 3-ss, 3m 35 2-ss.

DASH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs; second 30, third 15. 2.18 class. Ira. 4. J. Hunter's br g VAN DIRECTOR by Van Coronado—The Olympic aged scr , . .. J. McLennan 1 6. T. Twomey's b m Irish Whispers aged 24 .. J. T. Twomey 2 2. V. L. Milne 3 ch m Coldtvater aged 36 . . .. .. R. C. Reed 3 10 Bing Boy, a Maiwh&riti, 9 Jim Logan ser; 8 Lady "Wildwood 12; 1 Prince Lyons 12; 5 St. Hanra 24; 7 R&rebell Dirfect 36 also started.

Van Director -was quickest to begin, and leading all the way 'won by a length and » half from Irish Whispers, who was a lenpth in front o£ Coldwater, with St. Haura fourth. Times, 2m 20 4-os, 2m 19 2-ss, 2m 18 3-ss» ,

NOTES ON THE RACING. The Improvers' Handicap was rather a poor race, as several of the competitors made mistakes at various stages. Kelman did not strike his gait well at the start, but Sid AVilkes was quickly in" a good position.' and taking the lead before half the distance had been covered, was not afterwards headed, SJieila Wilkes looked like threatening danger in the straight, but left her feet under pressure, and Rid Wilkes scored rather comfortably. Pallas AVilkes was a poor third. It is worthy of note that, all j three placed horses are by Marvin AVilkes, i and that sire had yet another representative j in Marvin Drift, who, however, could make no impression on those in front of him. The winner was ridden a good raco by T. AVallis, who has won this season with Lazarus and Burnie. two other trotters. Lingfield. the thr»eyear-old filly by Author Dillon from Gianella, was made a good favourite for the Trial Handicap, but she did not settle to her work kindly in the early stages, and breaking badly at the end of three furiongs. lost her chance. She showed a good turn of speed afterwards, but the task of making up the lost ground was too much. Princess Ann made most of 1 the pace, but Biddy Logan was always handv. and when she went to the front she ! had "the race safe. The winner is an [ American bred mare who was brought to ' New Zealand by the late C. James. This ! was her first success, but she is an attractive pacer, and if she keeps sound she should win a;ain. Le Todd, Coldwater. Donsitle, and Olive Huon were withdrawn from the Oamaru i Handicap, for which Golden Devon was made favourite, though he was not a great deal more fancied than Black Admiral. The field got away fairly well, though Harewood and Lady Embrace gave somo trouble, and before they had gone far Lady Embrace and Pine Yale broke badfy. AVharepiana made the early running, l.ut she was beaten a good way from home, and Black Admiral scored in decisive fashion. Dillon AVilkes put in a fast run three furlongs from home, but he was unable to continue his effort. Queen's Own ran a fair race in third place, but nothing had a chance with the winner, who has shown himself a genuine stayer. Backers of the favourite, Dumas, one of D. AVarre.n's team, in the Pukeuri Handicap, got a poor run, as he refused to leave the mark and came back to the enclosure. The race produced the best finish of the day so far. Glen Farg just got lip in time to beat Logan Lad on the post. Logan Lad had a useful lead along the back, but just failed in the final pinch. Ivy Audubon, from the 60yds mark, showed a good turn of speed in the middle stages of the race, 1 but as was the case with a number of other horses, the run up the straight against the strong wind proved too much. Judge Hancock, who was backed down to a very short price-, led from end to end in the Waitaki Handicap, and won in good style. Nelson McKinney kept him moving over the final circuit, but the American bred trotter never looked like being t«aten. It was, however, a poor exhibition of trotting on the part of the majority of the competitors. Backers were well on the mark in the Weston Handicap, for the first and second favourites, Brentloc and Donside, finished in that order. Brentloc, who was in front all the way, registered an attractive performance, and is a very promising young pacer. He races in the interests of Mr M. J. Hannon, president of the Club, and J. Henderson, the well-known Oamaru trainer, and naturally the win was a very popular one. N ' Harold Thorpe led from start. to finish in the Redcastle Handicap, and did not look like being beaten. Granite City was chasing him most of the way. and seemed certain of second place, but did not stay on as well as was expected. The Dash Handicap was, as usual, a good betting race. Prince Lyons was a good favourite, but he struck some trouble after covering about half the journey. Van Director, ridden by J. McLennan, owed his victory to his quick beginning, for Irish Whispers and Coldwater were closing on him at the finish.

MELBOURNE NOTES. (BI CABLK—PHES3 ASSOCIATION— COPTSIGHT.) (austbalian and n.z. cable association.) (Received October 26th, 10.10 p.m.) MELBOURNE, October 26. Neville PercivaJ. rides Tookarby in tho Melbourne Cup. J. King has arrived from England. E. T. O'Sullivan, who trained 118 winners in England in five yews, arrived to-day. Frank Dempsey rides Sarpedon in the M'aribyrnong Plate. Piliewinkie, who suffered an injured foot, ia practically all right again. J. Brown rides Baad of Avon in the; Cup, and A. Wilson rides Fa.arsdale. K. Bracken rides Amonnis in the Derby. Melbourne Cup scratching? arc:—Heroic, All Sunshine, Textile, Sandringham, Lance, Meteoric, Garrula, Phocoin. The final Cup acceptances will be taken to-morrow. Nigger Minstrel and Phoenix Park are engaged.