SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19724, 14 September 1929, Page 20

SPORTING.

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TURF GOSSIP. Nomination* for the Kurow Jockey Club's Hiring Meeting will close on Monday. Acceptance *a for the Ashbarton County Kacing Club's Bpring Meeting »ro due on Tuesday. Tiie Wanganui Jockey Club's Bpring Meeting will conclude to-day. The •kief attraction will be the Eclipse Stokes, seven furlongs, In which Laughing i'riuce and Reremoaua seem likely to dispute the honours. Much interest will be centred in the 0} inuy Tattersalls Meeting, to be held at Kaadwick to-day, owing to a largenumber of New Zealand horses figuring o» the programme. The Chelmsford (Stakes, nine furlongs, will be the principal event, in which Limerick will again oppose Mollison. Limerick has, earned'a fib penalty for his Warwick Makes win, but should again beat Mollison with an extra furlong to cover. There is no question that Limerick is the better stayer of the two, and consequently every furlong past a mile wll ho in the New Zealander's favour. On tho other hand, Mollison ran a sterling race in the A.J.C. Derby, and at his best, should not be likely to ■top at the end of a mile as he did in the Warwick Stakes. Limerick has won the Chelmsford Stakes in the three preceding years. In WM, carrying 7-13, he beat Windbag (Oil) in 1.535, in the race of the following year he carried IM, and defeated Merry Mint (7-13) in 1.53J, and last year under 8-8 he beat Wtnalot (9 7) in 1.511. To-day Winalot will marry U 11, Limerick u-8, and Mollison t>-4. la addition to Limerick, Dominion horses likely to race during the day, comprise; I'uquito, bright Glow, flay Ballerina, Cimabue, Ceremony, Nodda, Nightmare!*, Oratrix, Concentrate, Tidal, Home Made, Clockwork, Uriar Boot, Pedestal, Teri, Tasty, First Acre, and Dalston.

("hide cannot bo considered to be well treated in the adjustments for the Mew Zeal anU Cup. He certainly won four raees last season as a three-year-eld, but their value only amounted to a little over 400 sovs, and is still thua in. the hack class. In tho Cup, he has been placed on the 7-4 mark, and is aaked to concede weight to better performed horses in Desert Glow (winner of 228:! gov* last season), Money Mine, m win»<«r <,f close on 1400 sovs, and Royal Game, who started off this term by winning the Islington Handicap at last month's Grand National Meeting. The Knglish bred four-year-old stallion, British Empire, has attracted much attention ainee he arrived this week at F. Holmes's establishment at Riceartoa. He is brown in colour, standing ever Jo bands, and shows all the qualities in keeping with his aristocratic breeding, H« i* to be wiled to Invor•argill to-morrow night. Lady Gay was scratched for the Hurdle* at 11.30 a.m. yesterday Press Association, Wanganui. TROTTING NOTES. Mr (jaorgo McMillan was not in his ■sua] place at the meeting of the Boar*! of *he New Eealand Trotting Association, and it was reported that the popular Auckland sportsman was ■ot well enough to travel.

At tho monthly meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Aaaociattoii yesterday, Mr J. It. McKensie said that the Association should insist on clubs stating in their programme* the class of each and every race. Otherwise handicappers had nothing; to guide thera, and with the handicapping system in operation it wait a verv necessary precaution to take. HnnrVflppera should not be allowed any latitude so far as the class of races wan concerned, and this was a view aupport»l In Mr R. A. Armsi rong, who favoured definite instructions being <ivcn to dubs on the matt r. Mr Kitchinghani. who has always in-twin strong opponent of the handi tipping svatem. said before making such a ruling very crave consideration Should he given to the matter. Some clubs would require verv loose classes, but members pointed out that however •low the lass it should be stated The idea found a warm supporter in Mr W. Hnvwarri, who said that class was everything tinder the new system, Jud the statement beotme an absolute necessity. Kventunllv a motion was carried to the effect that in future when submitting programmes to the Donrd for approval, clubs would n>rjnire to state the class of «»eh race on the programme.

BENEFIT MEETING. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. Today is Benefit Day at Addington, and the Combined Trotting Clubs' .Meeting looks like being a record success. Keen interost is being displayed and such a worthy cause has elicited the generous help of sportsmen. The fact that no complimentary tickets have been issued will not affect the attendance, and the fixture should bring together u gathering of sportsmen never previously got together at Addiugton. Officials and baiKisnun are giving their services free, aud in dorng so, are contributing a good round sum for the relief of th< sufferers by the earth(jiiakt. Tho Christchurvh Tramways Hoard has arranged for a special tram service to and from the course, and in the matter of transport patrons will be well catered r**ir.

The day's programme is as follows:

12 5 p.m.—IARTHQUAKK HA.VDICAP, «t i;i'< govs. iSAO c ass. Trotter*. l|m. Cfiunct . Bor Klectioneer Child 24 Kir.g's Voyage ier Bonet* .. 2* Admiral Biugen bri Tot Logan .. 24 W»!i .. rj Mount Royal ..' 43 Jock Bliif*n .. l\i Oval .. 60 Nelson Prince l'j All Peteri .. 60 Peter Fashion J" There has been a lot of comment over the handicapping of the Earthquake Handicap, aud generally Admiral Bingen is favoured. He is not a genuine stayer, and may not race so well in front as he has done from back marks. It is hard to pick one to beat him, and probably Admiral Bingen, Tot Logan, and Mount Royal will till the places. 13.50 p.m.—KARAMBA HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 novs. 3.iio class. IJm. Lou Lea . . scr Author Franz .. 12 Cyone . . tor Aleron .. 24 Nel de Beau . . sir Ulenlalce . . 34 Cuthla d'Or . . *ter Arikitoa .. 80 Houoma Laddie ucr Purser .. 88 Kl Direct . . ucr Dusky Pointer 3d PaUy Phegan . . scr Pot Locanda .. 38 Pleaiant Wmre 12 Alpine Melody 48 Royal Locanda l'J Great Triumph 48 Lou Lee and Pet Locanda, Pleasant Wave and Arikitoa, and Royal Locanda and Qlenlake will be bracketed on the totalisator. Cushla d'Or won so well at New Brighton last Saturday that she will probably be the elect of backers in the Karamea Handicap. She is a bit temperamental, however, and Nel de Beau and Purser will fully extend her. 1.40 p.m.—MTJRCHISON HANDICAP (in harasts), of 400 sots, and • smoker'■ companion presented by Mr V. 8. Jacobs. 4.32 class. 2m. Billy Hea . . scr Zenith . . 34 Genuine .. acr Daphne de Oro 36 Gl»i;elfc- .. scr Lofan Chief .. 36

Trimmer .. scr Western King .. 36 Jean McElwyn 12 Glideaway . . 48 Travis Axworthy 12 Moneyspider .. 60 Pluto . . 24 Quality .. 84

The Murchison Handicap should provide a great race, and the Cup eligibles, Pluto, Daphne de Oro, Logan Chief, Moneyspider, and Quality should add interest. Daphne de Oro has been going well is her work, but if in form Quality and Glideaway will take all sorts of beating. Pluto cannot be left out of consideration, and he, Glideaway, and Daphne de Oro should be handy at the finish.

8.35 p.m.—BEDTXWVILLE HANDICAP (in harness) of 150 sovs.. 2.55 Class. 11m. Glenrawan .. ser Alpine Melody .. 24 Golden Or* .. ser Kreisler .. 84 Red Audubon ..' scr Dilnon 86 Audrey billon ~ acr Cora Taeka .. 36 Lough Neigh .. 12 Fair Wave .. 36 Nelson McKinney 12 Sunshower .. 86 Pet Locanda .. 13 Delightful .. 46 Robert Guy .. 13 Tactless .. 43 Apex .. 24 Avenger 60 Lough Neagh was heavily supported to win at New Brighton last week when a bad start spoiled his chances. He may do better in the Seddonville Handi' cap to-day, and amongst others that will trouble him are Tactless, Delightful, and Dilnon. 3.10 p.m.—-WESTPORT HANDICAP (in hsrnews), of 800 sovs. for trotter*. 4.48 clan* 2m. Avalanche .. scr Nelson Boy .. 48 New Metford .. acr Dolores .. 48 Writer .. scr Audo Bell .. 60 Repute .. 34 Lady Fan .. 60 All Peters .. 24 Wild Hebe .. 60 Great Amaion .. 24 Tonic .. 96 Oval .. 24 Bingen Starr .. 96 Qttlckftre .. 34 Bonny Belmont 108 Nelson Ata .. 24 Western Voyage 182 Dipnoi . . 36 ' Dipnoi will havo to be a little steadier in his gait to-day than he was at New Brighton to win the Westport Handicap, and horses that may beat him inolndo Quickfire, All Peters, and Repute. S.6S p.m.—REKTTOX HANDICAP <i» *arnasi), of ISO sovs. 2.18 class, lm. Robert Guy .. scr lone .. 13 Vlkow .. scr Oora Tacks .. 13 Krai tier .. ser Curfew Boy .. 12 froud Dillon .. bit Sylvia Logan .. 13 Mao Dillon .. »cr Saadowland .. 13 Black Wattle .. scr Muriel de Ore .. 24 Great Triumph ser Nelson Becky Mine .. scr HeCormack 41 Nelson Fsy .. scr Muriel de Oro, a winner at New Brighton, should race well in the Beefton Handicap, and she may find the strongest opposition in Curfew Boy and Nelson McCormack. 4.40 p.m-—GLENHOPE HANDICAP (ia harness), of 300 sovs. 3.48 class. l»m. Darknite .. acr Orey Cloud .. 13 Granite City .. scr Steel All . . 13 Orphan .. scr Piute .. 24 Trimmer .. scr *V«s Advice .. S6 William the St. Maura .. 36 Great scr Vesuvius .. 80 Nelson Zenith .. 36 McCormack 13 Jack Potts .. 60 Boieole .. 13 Loganwood .. 60 Trimmer should find the distance of the Glenhope Handicap to his liking, and to And him, St. Maura, and Zenith filling the places would occasion no surprise. 5.85 p.m.—HOKIHINUI HANDICAP (ia saddle), ot 150 sovs. 3.16 claas. lm. Avonwood .. scr Heetor's Own .. 34 Blng Boy .. acr Billy Sea .. 24 Dick Logan .. scr Henry Logan .. 24 Mercury .. scr Grey Cloud .. 38 Marshal Neil .. 12 Jolly Pet .. 36 Horsemanship will count in the Mokihinui Handicap, of one mile, and with M. B. Edwards in the saddle, Mercury will take beating. Jolly Pet and Grey Cloud are another pair entitled to consideration. AUCKLAND MEETING REALISES 55061. (HUM* ISSOCUTIOV TmUOBAV.) AUCKLAND, September 13. The balance-sheet of the Auckland Trotting Club's Earthquake Belief Meeting shows a net profit of £ 5061. HANDICAPPING. explanation' asked. At yesterday's meeting of the Board of the N«w Zealand Trotting Association it was decided: "That Mr F. C. Thomas be asked for an explanation ! of the apparent breach of Rule 462 in connexion with the framing of handicaps for the Improvers' Handicap at the recent New Brighton Meeting. "That a letter be sent to all handicappers calling attention to the necessity tor them to strictly observe the conditions of Rule 452."

Rule 152 of the RuW of Trotting is as follows;—" The handicapper shall frame the handicap so that twelve vanls shall equal one second, and six yards shall equal half a second. The handicapper shall not, for the purpose of framing the handicap, alter the •lass set out in th» Drosramme."

TROTTING. MEETING OF BOARD. The monthly meeting of tile Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held yesterday. i»resent: Messrs J. H. Williams (chairman), J. K. McKensia, S. W. Kelly, J. B. Thomson, tL. W. Kivohiniyiarn, R. A. Armstrong,, H. C. Harley, and W. Hayward. An apology for absence was receded from Air Geo. McMillan.

Election of officers for the ensuing year restated as follows: —±Tesi-aeuv, Jdr J a. Williams; vice-president, Mr tt. W. Kitchingham; honorary treasurer, Mr W. Hayward; Licensing Committee Messrs W. Hayward, J. H. McA-ensie, and H. C. Barley: oolourb committee, the president and Mr J. 11. MeKerusie; Appeal Committee, the president, vice-president, and Mr W. Hayward; Foreign Horse Committee, Messrs W. Hayward, B- A. Armstrong, J. B. Thomson. S. W. Kelly, and tx C. Harley; Foreign Horse Examiners, Messrs H. C Harley (Ghristchurch), W. Hayward (Christohurch), A. G Mabee (Auckland), B. A. Armstrong (Wellington), J. B- Thomson (Invercargill), and C. B. Caffin (Dunedin); association members On stipendiary stewards' committee, the president, exoffioio, and vicerprosident. Mr R. L. Hicks was re-appointed mrlitor. The South Australian Board of Control and New South Wales Trotting Club forwarded report* setting out in detail the system of handicapping in use in South Australia and New South Wales. It was decided to hold over consideration of the reports until the ne»t meeting of the Board. The Waikato Trotting Club wrote, m answer to a communication stating that in the matter of remission of the fine imposed on J. Allen, the club had no recommendation to mako. The letter was received.

The New Zealand Metropolitan T.O. advised that at its recent meeting it had enquired into the alleged inconsistent running of Camel. The club had decided to tftke no action.

Further correspondence was received from the Vew Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Cl«© in connexion with the nomination of the horae Tarsan at its recent meeting, as the horse had beep sold ind no application for a transfer had been made. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the president, who was, empowered to summon Hurley and Mc Dougall, the previous and present owners, to appear before the Boaru to show cause why they should not be dealt with under the Rults. The New Brighton Trotting G«ub advised that it it* reeetiner la«t week a protest "had bean lodged by W. Doyle against Dipnoi, winner of the Autumn Handicap, for galloping. The protest had been dismissed. The action of the club was endorsed.

Tho Wanganui Trotting dub had been asked to explain why it had not iorwarded the papers for the eiectior of delo£r»+.*s at the annual meeting of the Board.

The secretary of the club explained •hat he had completely overlooked th<* matter and this explanation wa» accepted. Joseph Carter applied once again for the registration of the horse Shanghai, and it was decided to write to Carter informing him that provided he eonformed with the rules in the matter of forwarding the necessary deposit the case Would receive favourable consideration.

The Methven Trotting Club wrote that as the new system of handicapping had been introduced it asked permission to alter its programme in the matter ef the classes on Its programme. It intended to make the Westward-Ho Handicap 3.45 class or better, and the Drayton Handicap 3.50 class or better.

The application was approved. Mr J. B. MeKensie moved, and Mr R A. Armstrong seconded, that clubs be advised that in future they would be required to state the class of each race on its programme with the exception of classic races. <>o | T6e motion was carried.

In connexion with the registration of colours, it was decideC to write to Mr D. B. Bevell, pointing out the similarity of his colours with those registered by Mr J. N. Clarke, and suggesting that he should change hi" colours. The next meet g of the Board Was fixed for October 9th, at 10 a.m. The deaths of the following horses were reported: Lord Heathcote, Bodgerwood, and Boyal Belle.

AVONDALE J.C. ACCEPTANCES. (rasss MsocxATioß ntucoiuit.) AUOKLAXP, September It. Tli* following acceptance* hare bam receired for the Avoadale J.C.'s Spring Meeting:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 200 »ots; freight 8-0; 11 —Bob Aman*, Crimeetor, Prairie King, Parfeeto, Lucky Alice, Gey Duke, Caraiint, Lord Hopetoun, Theodolite, Dark Prince, Alloy, Fraeer, Hon Star, Otranto, Gold Lily, Catotna, Restaurant, Nessock, Beae Willonyx, Shiae On, Mount Guide, Bonny Day, Section, Tetrachate, Bart Hiakler, Te Hbla, Snowplane, Onewhero. Hannibal, Valquette, Cloptont Mauriaana, Measurer, Neil, Valorient.

High Pitch .. 8 1 Tree Blood ..7 0 AVOKDAUE STAKES, of 500 bot»; 5f Zadoek 8-0; Oil King 8-0; Orapai 8-0; Royal Roler 8-0; King Win 8 0; Holing King 8-0; Illumlnagh 8-0*; Biddy's Boy 8-0; Watch Ottcer 8-0; Appeal 8-0; Cylinder 8-0; IfMftbnka gelding 8-0; Semolina gelding 8-0; Manawhenua 8-0; Imaraint 7-8; S ! -?ht Draft 7-9; Silene 7-9; Trickle 7-9; Art Gallery 7-9; Vataiaria 7-9; I«a 7-9; Gay Ides 7-9; Lineage 7-9; Bettermint 7-9; Grand Spirit 7-9; Gaature 7-9; Vanessa 7-9; Lady Court 7-9; Foot Bale 7-9.

NEW ZEALAND CUP. WEIGHTS REVIEWED. The adjustments of Mr J. E. Henrys for the New Zealand Cup should be favourably received in racing circles, and once again that official has made a pleasing effort. As was to be exnected. Rapier occupies pride of place at the maximum impost, 9-6, and as he ran second twelve months ago vnih £t, and is adjudged to be more advanced this year his pr«P«*» must be seriously considered. He riU soon make his re*ppear»n« «*«*««* > **J much interest will be taken in nis rTroerees Star Stranger is in his place mtfl I but unless he shows a retiirn to form during the next fewwejb. speculators wilf not be keen to foilow him A horse with the set-back he suffered cannot be expected to be at his best to complete a satisfactory preSaraTion for an extreme Jitney. Nightmarch has not been unduly burdeled with 8.12, and if I he returns from Australia for the Meeting, he seems a very likely proposition. He has the best form of the. four-year-olds engaged, with the exception possibly of Prince Humphrey, who, however, was unluckv in having his programmecut short early in the season. His second at Wanganui on Thursday suggested he is going on the right way, and is now likely to be elevated to the favourite division. Paquito is well up as a result of jiis Australian performances, but in his case, he may remain m Australia if he races up to expectations at Randwick next month. Historic was the subject of public support shortly after his Winter Cup victory, and the move in his favour resulted in him figuring as toe first choice for tho coming event. The distance should not be beyond him, and he will retain his popularity provided he stands up to the necessary work in the meantime. Concentrate did well in the closing stages of his three-year-old racing, and should he win a race tn Australia before the preserit trip is completed, he must be classed as a distinct possibility. The racing he will have before he return* should prepare the way for him, *s was the ease with Oratrix, who won last year under similar conditions with 7.1. She has a rise of 131b on this occasion, which should not stop her if well, but her admirers will delay their judgment on her until *he strikes form across the Tasman. Count Cavaur has rightly dropped down in the weights, and with 8.3, he would only require to be near his best to trouble the field. He is working well enough at Riccarton, but dose not look a likely proposition at this stage. Corinax is destined to have a special preparation for the trip from Auckland and: in the face of his success in the Auckland Cup last Christmas with 7.4 he is given every chance with 101b more. Cashier won the Hawke's Bay Cup last year, and started this season well by wining at Wanganui on Thursday, but a two mile journey may find him in trouble. Star Area, Yoma, and Seatown are nicely in, and the firstnamed looks a possibility amongst the middle division. Hoylake has 91b mpre to carry than when he ran third last year. He has been off the scene for some time, but is making good headway in his work, and T. Lloyd hopes to have him in tophole condition by November. In that case, the importation should be a difficult candidate. Of the remaining Riccarton list, Chide has attracted attention by his recent work, but. at the same time, he is still in hack company, and deserved to be on the minimum.

Pink Coat heads the poorly represented three-year-old list with 7.4, but there is a doubt about the task being set him. Lower down Courageous ana Amor are not to be despised, and read as well as anything in their division. The usual tail-end is manifest, and Mr Henrys disposed of no fewer than 27 by placing them on the seven 6tone mark. The material supplied in that number does not show promise of solving the problem attached to the contest, unless, of course, some of them become prominent between now and race day. It is yet too early to anticipate the probable strength of the ultimate field, but everything points to a roost satisfactory representation, especially if the candidates at present in Sydney return to carry out their contract. Nor is the time opportune to select contestants likely to play an important role in the settlement of the ever-popular event, but the first impression from a study of the handicaps suggests the possibilities of Nightmarch. Concentrate, Prince Htimphrey, Corinax, Hoylake, and Star Area.

NOMINATIONS.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO CLUBS. The question of nomination of horses for races occupied a big part of the time of members of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association yesterday, and in future it is likely that owners will pay a good deal more attention in supplying particulars demanded by the Bales of Trotting. The matter came np as a result of correspondence received in connexion with the Ukulele Lady ease. It will be remembered that "a mare named Pandora was imported from Australia and subsequently named Ukulele Lady. Previously a horse named Pandora had raced in New Zealand, and when the handicapper assessed the mark for Ukulele Lady (late Pandora) at a Marlborough Meeting he regarded the horse as the old Pandora that had previously raced in New Zealand. The fact that the Australian importation had a record of 4.47 for two miles and was handicapped on the end of a 5.8 class was given due prominence in The Pews and subsequently the matter was taken up by the New Zealand Trotting Association. Yesterday, after long consideration in committee, the following statement was handed to the Press:— "That, after exhaustive enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the nomination of Ukelele Lady (late Pandora) for the Fairhall Handicap at the Marlborough Baeing Club's Meeting on March 2nd last, the Board is unable to determine on the evidence available that information as to the horse's past per-' formances was deliberately withheld and resolves as follows: "That whether a horse is nominated by the owner or his agent Bule 184 places the onus on the owner to supply on the nomination form full particulars of breeding and past performances of any horse nominated for a race. The fact that any other person might be deputed or requested to furnish one or more of the particulars referred to docs not relieve the owner of that responsibility. In the case under review the owner's failure to supply the club and its handicapper with these particulars placed other horses competing in the race at a most serious and unfair disadvantage. The Board therefore imposes on the owner the maximum penalty of £2O for a breach of Bule 184.

"That the Board also express its dissatisfaction with the part played by the trainer, 8. A. Eagan, who showed a serious lack of appreciation of his duties as a public trai ?r in not seeing that information as to performances within his knowledge was supplied by the owner at time of nomination." Mr Williams moved as follows* "With a view to ascertaining whether persons nominating horses eomply with the provisions of Bule 188, paragraph C, the secretaries of all elubs be written to enquiring whether they insist upon compliance with this part of the rule, and, if not, impressing upon tnem the necessity of doing so, and for the future any person failing to observe the

rule should b« dealt with by the committee or stewards for failing to do to." It wm also decided that in all cases secretaries mast see that the signatures of the nominators are attached to nomination papers, after the performances required by the roles have been filled is* It was decided that these resolutions be sent to every Trotting Club and to every Bacing Club whose programmes include trotting events. It was further resolved that it be a recommendation to all handicappers that before handicapping a horse they must definitely ascertain whether such horse has any performance or not. Further it was resolved: "That particular attention is called to the necessity of having included in the entry the last three performances of every horse nominated unless it has previously competed at a Meeting of the club. In the event of the horse having no performance, such a fact must be stated in the nomination paper. It is the duty of the secretary of the club in the event of the above information not being ineluded in the nomination paper to immediately obtain same from the person nominating." AUCKLAND R.C. SPRING CLASSICS. (JEBSS ASSOCIATION TELBGBAJt.) AUCKLAND, September 13. Alter the declaration of first forfeits the following remain in the GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of 1500 sovs; 1m —Ex Dono, Tahoma, Flying Prince, Eaglet, Count Palatine, Tetraohate, Roundelay, Refresher, Gay Duke, Imperial Prince, Carl Idem, Clever Spear, Retract, Supremacy, Hunting Cry, Flair, Pink Coat, Air Laddie, Crime*lor, False Scent, Leader, Catoma. WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs; 5f — Tea Tray—Victory Bond f, Chief Link, Running Over, Set Fair, Sunwell, Imamint, b c by Diacquenod—Mazabuka, Open Cheque, Oil King, Bells of Shandoc, Orapai, Quin Abbey—Semolina gelding, Royal Ruler, Recant, Sporting Chance, Ruling King, Valmarie, Chrysology, Lady Court, Isa, Paratoo, Arastar, Full Measure, Foot Rule, Gay Idea, Lineage, Appeal, Protomint, Bettermint, Grand Spirit, Nimble, Cylinder.

NOTES FROM WANGANUI. (special to the PBISS.) WANGANUI, September 18. Horses in the Fordeli stable are very forward, and their showings at Wanganui on the opening day of the Spring Meeting were first-class. Cashier and Laughing Prince won the handicap double, while the second leg Consent was just cut out of running second to his stablemate. Metellus and High Falutin' were the others from the stable to start daring the day, and each filled sixth place after a fair race. Laughing Prince sports an enlarged pastern on the near foreleg at the present time, but it deos not appear to affect his galloping ability. Ha has been a great bargain to Mr T. A. Cnnnoan since he secured him at lOOOgns towards the end of his two-year-old career. An unusual occurrence was witnessed at the end of the Marangai Handicap at Wanganui yesterday, when two full-brothers. Cashier and Otairi, ran first and second. Both were bred by Mr T. A. Duncan, but after Otairi met with an accident some time back he gave him to his son, Mr K. McK. •Duncan, who has raced him with success from h. Knapp's stable. SUvermine had run three furlongs in smart time on the day before the Wanganui Meeting opened, and he was confidently expected to be hard to beat in the concluding event yesterday. He showed all his former brilliance, and it was not until the concluding stages that he was beaten. Prince Humphrey did not get a very good passage in the Flying Handicap yesterday, but for which be would not have been run so closely for second, while .he may even have made it harder for Laughing Prince. As the A.J.C. Derby winner has been off the scene for ten months, his good showings at Marton and Wanganui seem to be the forerunners of a win in the near future.

Beremoana let his supporters down in the Seafield Handicap, but he was not well handled by Barry either in the running or at the finish. Beremoana pulled hard, and shifted positions a lot in the early stages, and then at the finish Barry apperaed to be caught napping by the run of Kick Off. The field was not strong, and the fact that _ Kick Off at his age could run second indicates that Beremoana is on the down grade, but at the same time he cannot be left out of future calculations. Havering's form in hack company was good enough to give him excellent prospects in open class, and he was successful at his first attempt. In the Seafield Handicap, although drawn well out at the barrier, he was not long before he put in a forward appearance, and in the finish he won fairly comfortably. Havering is engaged in the sprint race again to-morrow, but he is also in at Avondale, and there is a chance that he may not start again at Wanganui. I Star Stranger ran an excellent race in the Marangai Handicap yesterday. He was well back in the early stages, but over the last couple of furlongs he put in an appearance, and was going strongly in fifth place at the finish. He is not yet near his best, but a little later he will make his presence felt over a longer journey. He was withdrawn from his second day engagements before the handicaps appeared. Yoma, who is now trained by E. S Hunt at Stratford, was turned out in the Marangai Handicap looking in good order, and he ran a very creditable race. He was up with the challenging bunch as they were turning into the straight, but as he was being forced over a lot of extra ground, he began to fall back in the run home. It looks as if there is plenty of money for the grandson of Carbine yet. _ . . . The Westmere sire. Chief Buler, received a good advertisement In the first classic of the season when he waa represented by the first and second horses. Eaglet and Admiral Drake. The field waa weak in opposition, but at the same time it denoted that the Ohief Rulers can run on as well as sprint. False Scent, who filled third place in the Wanganni Guineas, is at present not ready to show his beat form, but he pan a fair race, on which he is bound to improve. When he went in the wind during the off season he was operated on, and so far there is every sign of it being a success, though it may possibly prevent him staying. The three-year-old Roundelay, who looked ss if he would have won the Maiden yesterday with a jump out, is engaged in the Great Northern and Hawke's Bay Guineas. He may not go north, but is almost sure to bei a compatitor in the latter event. Although still a maiden, he will not disgrace himself In a ''"shrewd had galloped wall -m the tracks prior to the opening day at Wanganui and was given a chance in the Putiki Handicap. He ran moderately, and was never dangerous. If the race improves him, as it should, he may make a better showing soon. Pellette showed a phenomenal burst <M speed in the hack sprint yesterday. At the end of half a mile she was three or four lengths clear, and a* the race was run in 1 on* a fraction of a second longer tuna than ft took Laughing Prince to score, it indicate? the.pace she showed. Pellette looks abit UghCand the race may not unprova "Tourist is improving. He got away Tory pooriTyeaterday in the Putiki Handicap, and then finished t»P flfth - . . ,_ t .. «» t v Barneses ran quite a fair race «*• fifth nlace behind Havering yesterday, and tt should not be long before he improveson It. Royal Lineage, usually a good beginner, waalast away in the hack sprint yesterday, and although he ran on into sixth place, h.s rider did not persevere with him at any stage after the original handicap. .. Mm Bisox was running along about the middle of the field in her race yseterday,. but she never improved her position sufficiently to Suggest that she will strike form in the near lo The' Raider was well supported in the Flyins Handicap, but he found the company at the top of the handicap too brilliant Beniora was holding a fair position l or the first half of the Flying Handicap, but he aid not run on. He was withdrawn before Ih. weights appeared for the second day. The two-veaVold parade at Wanpnu. yes- * Jr. a fair amount of interest. Th« y we?rwnt*dolS in two divisions from SIJi« atart by Mr O'Connor. In the Srst dvUion S. Beid's charges occupied a fot of lSeUght. Eminent just beating Lineage, with Appeal fourth, the third horse being blinder Eminent and Lineage jumped Cylinder. - cylinder was going "Tt 7 . f£?sh He is not engaged in rMef LinkT a h»lf-broth«r to Silvermme by 1 SJ lit Ruler showed a lot of promise, and «« shed nrrt from an unnamed gelding by ffiacqaenod—Masabuka, who was last to IP«„ «L mark. Orapai was third, and Tar %*ZZ nextT The were run over a of furlonga. and took 25aee and I lessee r»d going under the •t'r'So. "turned home to-day, .*« lb f "team wire withdrawn from thrfr engage ■ a West Coast buyer, and s Reid has, during the summtra at beerT often troubled by his team Trestnam. dw» obviate this he conceived fhTfdl. °* Verting a piece of rubber betha «oe» .j nd tne racing plate. He * woe itWk very well, and it has bean Hef to Jihorse. when racing on » One- or two other iralnerw K„ tried the idea, with, good results, and *!indieattoß of tt. merits can be gained J» '"thTfaet that he haa received • MbV from both F. D. Jones and H. B. Sydney, asking for suppW them for Limerick and fiSnltTVrf Lorigan for Oratr* the aore- «« of th.se horiVs baing *» *• «*• ■»■ "Hun* *« 4 *™ ck * •"" then -

DISQUALIFIED FOB LIFE. BRUCE-IMPERIAL THORPE CASE. ateW-VssPiTffi is concerned when A. o _-.<,,;. land, and W. Kerr (alias MUler) were disqualified for life. AUSTRALIAN RACING. LIMERICK EXPECTED TO START TO-DAY. TKLXaaAPH copyright.) STT-NEY, September 18. . Limerick', trainer J. %*»&* ffiS heel rets no worse, winalot 8-11, and

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