SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19461, 7 November 1928, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

November 7, 10—Canterbury J.O. November 8, 10—Whangarei B.C. November 14, 15—Wintoo J.C. November 17—Levin B.C November 17—Waipukurou R.C. November 17, 19—Cromwell J.C. November 21. 22—OUki-Maori R.C. November 23, 24—South Canterbury J.C. November 24, 26-Te Kuiti R.C. November 30th, Dee. I—Takapunal—Takapuna J.O. November 30, Dec. I—Feilding J.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

November 8, 9—Metropolitan T.C. November 17, 21—Otahuhu T.C. November 24—Wellington T\C. November 29, Dec I—Porbury Park T.C, December l-Waikato T.C. December 15, 17—New Brighton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C December 26 Ashburton T.C. December 2G, 27—South Wairarapa T.C. December 26, 27—Westport T.C. December 27, 29, 31-Auckland T.C. December 29—Winton T.C. December 31—Inangahua T.O.

TURF GOSSIP.

Commendation suffered from tendon trouble after working at Eiccarton yesterday, and will return north to-night. P. Waddell will have Speed Light and Lucky Light racing at Eiccarton to-day, but will not remain for the coneluding day's racing. Cossack Chief is to be left with E. Scoullar at Eiccarton, and Lucky Light will be sent to her owner's property at Dunedin. Beacon Light has shown no ill effectß from his two races at the Meeting and it is intended, on his return to Hawke's Bay, to give him a short respite and then recommission him with a view to racing again during the Christmas period. Ellesdee, who ran third in the Nursery Handicap at Flemington yesterday is, as her name would suggest, by Paper Money from the Achilles mare Peirene, and is a sister to Money Peer, raced here by Mr J. M. Samson. She was sold to an Australian buyer at the Trentham yearling sales for 100 guineas, the one and only bid. The result of the Melbourne Cup decided yesterday, would be of mucii interest to New Zealanders by reason of the fact that the English horse Demosthenes, who was stationed in Hawke's Bay prior to being sold to go to Australia, claimed the first and second place-getters as his progeny. More so than Statesman was the third horse of Dominion interest as Torquay, dam of Demost, was bred at the Kinlocn Stud, in 1919, and was by Martian from the English mare Torquato, sold at the stud's dispersal sale m January last. Then again Strepbons dam was bred in New Zealand in 1918. and was also by Martian from the imported mare Lichen by Cock-a-hoop. It is extremely doubtful if Black Watch will be seen out again this season, says the London "Sporting Life. At one time it was thought that he might train into a fancied candidate for the Cambridgeshire, but he has recently broken down. The trouble is understood to be the near foreleg.

TROTTING NOTES.

A meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association,- will be held at 7.30 p.m. to-day. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has decided to %sk the New Zealand Trotting Association to p ace the pacer Bing Boy on the schooling list. Acceptances for events on the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan T.C.'n Spring Meeting close at 121 noon to-day, when a final payment of 6 sovs is due for the New Zealand Derby.

M. B. Edwards's horses app eft r to be in good racing trim, and all that were started were prominent in yester. day's racing at Addington. Sarsaparilla put up a good performance in running second to Tonic in the opening event, and in the next Shine Soon at one stage looked a possible winner. Black Admiral, 4 although beaten out of a. place, went a surprisingly good race in tno New Zealand Cup, but Wharepiana was never dangerous in the Empire Handi cap. Chimer was responsible, for a good deal of the pace in the Riccarton Handicap and Native Star 611 ed second -place in the Dominion Handicap, while Mate o' Mine went one better by winning the Victoria Handicap. Harold Thorpe found the opposition too gooa in the Hasfley Handicap, but may do bettei&on a slower track. Edwards has a Tbig team in work and turns each I horse out in fine fettle

Although J. J. Kennerley disposed of Jackie Audubon last week, the pacer still remains in his care, and will not be handed over to J. §. Shaw until after the Meeting. Kennerley thoroughly understands the Great Audubon gelding with whom he scored his ninth win in eighteen months. When Engagement put her foot through Trampfast's sulky wheel m the Dominion Handicap yesterday she received severe injuries to one of her forelegs, and it does not seem likely that she will run again at the Meeting. In registering 2.8 3-6 for second place in the St. Albans Handicap at Addington yesterday, Author Jinks refrfstered a remarkable performance, and Native Chief, who finished third in the Lightning Handicap at the August Meeting, is the only horse that has registered faster time in saddle in New Zealand. He went 2.7 1-6. Author Jinks lost ground at the start oi the race and his time from post to post must have been faster than that credited to Native Chief in his great effort.

Mr E. X. Lelievre for very many years has been a most consistent breeder of light harness horses, and no other man in New Zealand has im ported more high-class stock from America. At each race meeting the progeny of the stock imported by Mr Lelievre figures prominently amongst the winners, and when two of his own breeding from his own importations finished first and second in the iNew Zealand Cup he must have felt that his life's ambition in the matter of breeding horses had been fulfilled. Besides Nelson Bingen the Aharon sportsman imported Great Audubon, Petereta. Guy Parrish. Travis Axworthy, and Harold Dillon, besides & number of well-bred brood mares. Of the nine nnhoppled trotters that raced in the Dominion Handicap, five are by horse* imported by Mr Lelievre. and winners during the day included Golden Bubbles and Jackie Audubon, both by Great Audubon. Messrs H. Matson and Co. have sold privately for Mr E. Hampton. Canterbury, the trotting brood mare Lauder Chimes, by Pour Chimes, in foak to Brent Locanda (imp.), at a satisfactory figure.

CANTERBURY J.C.

METROPOLITAN MEETING.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan Meeting will be continued at Riccarton to-day, the principal events to be decided comprising the Canterbury Cup and the fillies' classic, the New Zealand Oaks. Again reasonably filled fields will parade, and the racing promises to be of an interesting nature. The day's programme will be carried out as under: —

12.1 p.m.—SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 9f.

Black Mint .. 11 9 Chickwheat .. 11 3 Shining Quarterdeck 10 6 Armour 11 3 Apple Dighton 912 Beaumont .. 11 3 Broadmoor .. 9 0

Quarterdeck and Broadmoor will be bracketed in the above. On New Zealand Cup running, Shining Armour will, be responsible for a good performance, and his most serious opposition may come from Black Mint and Chickwheat.

A good class field of two-year-olds will parade for this eveut, including four of the candidates who contested the Welcome Stakes. The issue appears to rest between Speed Light and Aspiring with Nedda the best supported of the remainder.

Of the eleven carded for the above, Beau Geste, Historic, and Malmsey may contest favouritism. 2.II—OANTERBDRY CUP, of 800 sots; w.f.a. ljm. W. H. Bellinger's b g Black Mint by Catmint —Black Annie 6yrs .. 9 5 J. S. Barrett's ch g Count Cavour by Solferino —Bon Bord aged .. 9 5 G. G. Holmes's b h Rapier by Greyspear—Anitea aged .. ..95 T. A. Duncan's ch h Laughing Prince by Quantock —Martian Princess 4 4yrs .. .. ..90

Unfortunately the field for the Canterbury Cup has been reduced to small proportions and Rapier is likely to see a short price. Laughing Prince is the only one of the remaining trio likely to threaten his prospects.

The eight accepted for in the Jockey Club Handicap will provide good material for an interesting contest. Bright Glow finished on well in the Stewards' Handicap ajid she makes most appeal over a mile journey. Celerity 11. will benefit by her race on Tuesday, and better favoured oyer the early stages, will take part in the finish. This pair and Battle Colours are likely to contest the issue. B.B6—NEW ZEALAND OAKB STAKES, of 600 sovs. 11m. (all 8.10). . W T Hazlett's b 1 Luck; Light. Paper ' Money—Simper G J. Barton's b f Royal Flower. Kilbroney —Lady Violet F, Startup's b f Calamine, Callaghan—Deoima G. D Greenwood's b f Pride, Sutala—Egot-

ism T C Robinson's br f Bon Rose, Bonifora-

Pot Pourri Sir Geo Clifford's b f Childsplay. Autumnus—Helter Skelter Sir Geo Clifford's oh f Prickles, Panmure— Brambletye F. E. Shaw's ch f Sarnia, Paladin—Carette Childsplay and Prickles will be bracketed' on the machine in the above classic', and up to Tuesday's racing, indications pointed to Prickles' chances being favoured. After her race on that day, however, she has lost caste, and Sarnia may carry more support than the Chokebore pair. She has the credentials to win, and Pride may also be in demand. 4.2I—ASHLEY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 7f.

The final issue of the above appears to rest between Smithereens, Haze, /ind Waterlow.

In this, the concluding event, King Midas has the best possibilities, and Gay Sonnet and Kilbronsyth will also solicit support.

"REFEREE" CUP NUMBER.

AN INVALUABLE SYMPOSIUM.

The "Referee" Cup Number is always bright and informative, but this week's issue sets a new standard of all round excellence. Saturday's and Monday's racing at Riccarton is covered successfully and pointedly by "Carbine," whose comment will assist punters who, have an eye on important events to come.

The story of Oratrix's victory in the Cup, Rapier's sturdy performance in running a good second under a big weight, and Hoylake's dashing display —this is crisply told The classics, the Welcome Stakes, and Derby, are dealt with separately. Among the many illustrations touching on the first two days' sport is a bird's-eye. view, in line, of the positions of the Cup horses at the initial stages of the contest. This lias been drawn specially for the "Referee."

An additional feature of particular interest to breeders, owners, etc., is the winning statistics for the first three months of the 1928-29 season. Notes* from our Australian correspondent also appear. Light harness devotees everywhere nre well catered for Our reporter in Canterbury has supplied a vivid account of the sport on the opening day of the . Metropolitan T.C.'s big Meeting, special attention being given to the now-famous Trotting Cup eventthe hattle for the honours being nn usually exciting this year- the Dominion Handicap and the Hagley Handicap The prospects of candidates in the New Zealand Derby are analysed as well as the form in the Free-for-All As on the racing side, trotting statistics for the first quarter are published The steadily increasing popularity of the "Referee" is proof of the thoroughness and competence which it is covering the racing and the trotting field As a guide to those who like a speculation, and from the point of view of general interest, the official Calendar is not excelled.

A shilling advertisement in the classified section of The Peess will sell your goods. Try it, 12 words Is. three insertion* 2s 6d. _&

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

WON BY STATESMAN.

(TOTTED FBESS ASSOCIATION—B* EIiCTEIC TELEOaAEH—COPTHIOHT.) (Received November 6th, 7.37 p.m.) MELBOURNE, November 0. The weather was delightfully fine {or the eecond day's racing of the Victoria Bacing Club's Spring Meeting. There was an enormous attendance, including the GovernorGeneral and State Governors. The Melbourne Cup Ecratchings were: Textile 12.35, Bacchus 11.37, Ramulus 11.40, Kavalli 11.55. The first prise in the Cup is worth £9563.

Migrant was fifth early In the Cup Hurdles, but led at the last jump and won nicely, fie was also successful at Mooneo Valley recently. Ridden by E. Ramage, Switzerland, on the outer rail, was prominent throughout the High-weight Handicap, and won nicely. The ex-New Zealander, Reonui, was unplaced. Lady Deneb led early in the November Nursery, but Moirawa finished fast. It was her first Buccess, and was ridden by W. Duncan.

New Hope was some distance back early, but led into the straight in the Yan Yean Stakes, beating the fast-finishing pair Prince Viol and Cairacross. He is trained by the former New Zealander, Stan. Reid, and was ridden by J. O'Brien. Statesman was in the middle of the field, but won the Cup easily. It was the smallest field for fifty years. His rider, J. Munro, who has previously Bcored on Windbag, was given a great ovation on returning to scale. The winner was one of the first horses backed in the race, and was a bad horse for the bookmakers, being extensively coupled with Maple for the double. He was bred, and is owned and trained by W. Kelso, and ran sixth in the Cup last year. The sectional times were: First four furlongs 53. next 50J, the succeeding four 493, Anal 50$, last six 1.153, and the final mile 1.40. The time was three-quarters of a second outside the race record. Extortion was always prominent and won the Steeplechase easily. He made a very promising showing and also scored at Moonee Valley recently. He is owned and trained by the amateur rider Claude Grice, and was ridden by R. Inkson. J. Munro stated he had a clear run on the inside in the Cup. and went outside only two horses. Howes stated Strephon pulled hard early in the race, but the winnor waß far too good. . Balmerino pulled up badly in the Cup. His rider dismounted and returned to scale. M. McCarten rides Spocial Call m the Lorelei has been scratched in the Oaks. The following are the results: — OUP HURDLE RACE, of 600 sovs; second 120, third 60. 2m. H. E. Connolly's b m MIGRANT by Sunbury—Blue Banner 6yrs 10-9 .. 1 0. V. Smith's b g Fred Brown by Lau Franc —Blanch Brown aged 10-5 .. 2 W. H. Lewis's b g Idle Time by Gadabout—Sylvancll aged 9-12 .. 8 There were nine starters. Won by half a length; same between second and third. Blast was fourth. Time. 8.43 J. RAILWAY HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 600 sovs; second 120, third 60. 6f. H. B. Thomson's br h SWITZERLAND by Bernard —Bright Siren syrs 9-6 1 J. Payne'B b m Coromandel by Oooltrim — Roman Queen 4yrs 8-2 .. - - 2 W. Leyshon'B br g South Austra by King Offa —Austra syrs 9-3 .. 8 There were twenty-six starters. Won by three-quarters of a length; neck between second and third. Red Sea was fourth. Time, 1.131.

NOVEMBER NURSERY, of 600 soys; second 120 third 60. For two-year-old Allies. 6f. J. Clark's cb ( MOIRAWA by Stardrift — Wriggle 8-0 .. .. .. 1 J. C. Hutchison's b f Glaive by Spearhead —Eudoxine 7-3 .. .. 2 N. Namorg's ,br f Ellesdee by Paper Money—Peirene 8-0 .. • • 8 There were nineteen starters. Won by half a length; three-quarters' of a length between second and third. Ileen Cello was fourth. Time, 1.3 J.

MELBOURNE CUP, of 10,000 sovs; second 2000, third 1000. 2m. W. Kelso's ch h STATESMAN by Demosthenes—Marcolle 4yrs 8-0 J. Mnnro 1 S. Green's ch c Strephon by Saltash— Soldier's Love 7-6 .. R. Howes 2 L. J. Netter's b g Demost by Demoßthenes— Torquay 4yrß 6-12 R. Medhurst '3

There were seventeen starters. When the field settled down The Happy Warrior led and showed the way past the stand from Dion, Strephon. Balmerino, Epilogue, Alfred the Great, Oatendale, Allecret, and Statesman, with Canning Queen and Demost last. At the mile Strephon was only a length behind The Happy Warrior, others prominent being Dion, Balmerino, Oatendale, Modiaga. and Epilogue, while Statesman was moving up. Strephon. took the lead at six furlongs, and at the half mile was just in front of Balmerino, then Alfred the Great, Attaman and Statesman, with Demost still a long way back. Strephon led round the turn and was first into the straight from Statesman and Balmerino. Statesman took charge below the distance, and ridden right out won by four. lengths, third three lensths away. Then came Balmerino, Winalot, Canning Queen, Epilogue. Oatendale, Allecret, Dion, and Mondiago. Tho last two were The Happy Warrior and The Banker. Time, 8.23 J. OUP STEEPLECHASE, of 600 sovs; second 120, third 60. About 2m and if.

0. Grice's b g EXTORTION by Perambulator —Federal Tax 6yrs 10-5 .■* 1 K. G. Calvert's b g Oral Treaty bjr Beau Brocade —White Flag aged 9-7 2 F. Noel's ch g Orange Park by William of Orange—Florrie Park aged 9-2 .. 8 There were eight starters. Ancient Mariner fell and Bußhlaw and Sir Frewin pulled up. Won by four lengths; a length between second and third. Valbroy was fourth. Time, 4.7.

YAN YEAN STAKES, of 600 sovs; second 120, third 60. lm. E. Eccles's b g NEW HOPE (imp.) by Volta —Espoir Dove aged 7-10 .. 1 Lyons and Cooper's ch g Prince Viol by Violoncello —Princess Vimy 4yrs 6-7 3 H. MBSterton's b g Cairncross by Woorak —Southern OroBS syrs 7-5 ..3 There were fourteen starters. Won by a neck; half a length between second and third. Durability was fourth. Time, 1.40J. — Australian Press Association.

SOUTH CANTERBURY J.C.

SUMMER MEETING. ,

(SPECIAL TO THE PBEBS.) TIMARU, November 8. The following nominations have been received: —

OTAIO HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; Urn —Mime, Bonatic, Tunamoo, Shandre, OhJckwheat, Carinthia, Erin-go-Bragh, Ned Kelly, Gayoma, Rangitahi, Troilns.

BPRING STAKES, of 120 sovs; 5f Desert Song, Page Boy, Captivate. Waving Corn, Saxi. Afterten, Amourette, Belcnire, Scrambler, Royal Flower, Joy Bridge, Colqnex, Miss Thespian, Rigmarole, Dormeuse, The Atom, Inevitable, Lady Peter, Caterpillar, The Missioner, Tea Raid, Mohawk— Finland mare. TESOHEMAKER HANDICAP,, of 275 sovs; l}m—Pink Note, Beau Geste, Lucy Locket, Battle Colours, First Sight, Solrose, Vaword, Prickles, Malmsey.

TTOHO HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 6f—Kilboa, Page Boy, Filosel, Elimination, Thnrso, Tea Girl, Red Jazz, Great Star, Campanula, ""nil Plight, Arrowy, First Baid.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; Im—Waterlow _Quarterdeck, Rnscal, Amor, Crown Area, Malmsey, Gay Sonnet, Gold Brick, Moratorium. MAIDEN PLATE, of 120 sovs; 6f—Kilboa, Bolero, Evening, Filosel, Waving Corn, Claret Cap, Sweet Refrain, Rotorex, Twang, Toawai, The Viscount. Royal Flower. Sineer, Dormeuse, Rigmarole, Bon Raid, Pull Flight, Madame, Caterpillar. Uproar. Star Raid. KERRYTOWN HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 7f-«-15!iminnt(on, Tardy. All Comment, Bank Draft, Amor, Salmo Salar, Money Peer, Wreath of Myrtle, Zeuxis, lmnertinence, Gay Bird, Arrowy, Inoe, Star Raid.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 175 govs; 6f Eaton Bells. Some Rose. Money Order, Solrose, Royal Tractor, Money Mine, Receipt, Crown Area, Gay Sonnet. LEVELS HURDLE HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; ijm—Mime. Troilns. Bonatic, Ttinamoe, Shandre, Ohickwhoat, Ned Kelly, Erin-go-Brneh. Corinthia. Gnyoma. Rangitahi. OLAREMONT HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 7f—Page Boy, Filosel. Elimination, Tardy. All Comment, Amourette. Twane. Bank Draft. The Viscount. Amor, Roval Flower, Thurso. Tea Girl, Wreath of Myrtle, The Atom, Impertinence, Arrowy, First Raid. Star Raid.

, SOUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; lm—Pink Note, Beau Geste, Lucy Locket, Some Rose. Battle Colours. Solrose, Vaward. Prickles. Rascal. Crown Area, Malmsey, Gay Sonnet. Moratorium.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs: it— Desert Sons, Captivate, Sunny Paper, Nedda, Belcaire, Colquex, Marcel Wave, Inevitable, Lad. Night Raid, Jock o' Hazeldean, Jazz Girl.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 7f —Eaton Bells, Waterlow, ' Money Mine, Quarterdeck, Rascal, Receipt, Crown Ares, Gay Sonnet, Gold Brick, Moratorium. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 6f — Kilboa, Bolero, Page Boy, Evening,' Filosel Waving Corn, Tardy, Claret Cup, Saxi, Sweet Refrain, Afterten, Rotorex, Amourette, Twang, Toawai, Scrambler, The Viscount, Royal Flower, Joy Bridge, Thurso, Tea Girl, Singer, Red Jazz, Bon Raid, Campanula, Stringbow, Full Flight, Madame Caterpillar, Uproar, Star Raid, Tea Raid. KINGSDOWN HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; lm —Elimination, Tardy, Ail Comment,

Olaret Cup, Amqr, Salmo Salar, Money Peer, Zeuxis, Gaybird, Arrowy, Inoe, The Missioned

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 6f Eaton Bells, Some Rose, Money Order, Solrose, Eoyal Tractor, Receipt,

bloodstock sale. Pvne Gould, Guinness, Ltd., held their November sale at the Christchurcb Show Orounds yesterday, the catalogue including nine horses in training and youngsterß. Detalls on account* Air J. Bain, Amberley: Gns. Ti m Lady Clarenceux, aged (halfB sister to Mark Anthony), W. flrothers, Christchurcb .. 28 On account Mr W. Nelson, Addington: t». » Mah Jong, Blenheim client .. 0 Br * o n MMuit Mr A. E. TumbuU, Balcairn: B. M. B11," Tinwald: m, tr Sunny Fortune, 3yrs, by Sunny 0 Lube Dame Fortune, Alex Murphy, Ashburton • • • • • • 85 fh flllv 2yrs, by Thnrnham—Tokorahi, Ch nu y Y Dincan, Wanganui .. 8 3| On account Mr J. H. Prosaer, Riccarton: , B m Flaming Kay, passed •• . • • 20 Br f Solfernal, 3yrs, by Solfenno— Formnal, passed .. .. 80 Br t Bon Raid, passed ... 170 Br m The Atom, passed *•: tm. 80

12.41—SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of 300 SOTS. Sf. Gold Tinge . 9 2 Sir Roland .. 7 6 Aspiring 9 0 Push 7 G Speed Light . 8 10 Colonel Qtiex 7 1 Francolin 8 5 Duellona 7 1 Nedda . . 8 1 Comique 7 1 Passbook 7 13 Stately 7 0 Jaloux 7 13- Belcaire 7 0 False Scent . 7 6

1.31—OTAIO PLATE, of 350 sots. 11m. Nukumai 10 1 Historic . 8 10 Beau Geste . 9 9 Vaward . 8 0 Luc; Locket 9 5 Kilperon . 7 13 Sir Roy 9 2 Malmsey . 7 12 Taboo 9 1 Imarosebud . . 7 7 Royal Game . 8 10

2.56—JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 800 sovs. lm. Set Sail .. 8 9 Battle Colours 8 4 Bright Glow .. 8 8 Benzo'ra 7 11 Celerity II. 8 6 Solrose .. 7 8 Crown Area 8 S Goblin Market 7 6

Haze . 9 9 Solfello ,. 7 0 •A.mor .. , 8 8 , Wreath Waterlow .« , 8 ■ 6 of Myrtle 7 0 Phastar , 7 18 Swoopalong .. 7 0 Smithereens 7 12 The Viscount 7 0 Freezeout , 7 7 All Comment 7 0 Some Lad ., , 7 2 Colonel Rank Draft .. , 7 1 Crawford 7 0

5.6—AVON HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. 7f. King Midas 9 4 Spean Bridge 7 10 Taboo . 8 13 Desert Lad .. 7 9 Gay Sonnet , 8 8 Decoy Bird .. 7 9 Silver Coot . . 8 2 Rascal 7 9 Kilbronsyth 8 1 Money Mine .. z 9 Gold Brick . . 7 18