SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19725, 16 September 1929, Page 12

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

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TBOTTING FIXTURES.

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TURF GOSSIP.

Nominations for the Kurow Jockey dtib'* Spring Meeting will clom toi*y. ■

Acceptances for the Ashburtoa Ctattntar Racing Club's Spring Meeting doe to morrow.

Caajditions wore much improved for training operations at Riccarton on Battmiay, and »tune interesting work was •xeeuted on the No. 7 grass, which was •oadueive to fast times. This traak haa nb special distance posts and those for til* adjoining track have to be used, with the result that it is some fifty Jtrti short of the distance indicated y tfceso posts. In consequence, when the ground is Arm, much better times Mre registered on this circuit than on •Mr .other, and the figures are often not qaite aeeurats, bat the fact retnaips that these times are recorded according to the only pegs available. All horse* •re clocked from the same angles, apd fba enlr information readers oan obtain ftwn the reports is by way of comMtiiim The readjustment of the diswaee posts for the No. 7 track would be appreciated by all concerned, and, going a little further, the elnb would be doing good work by erecting new Ctu tor each track, whieh could at it be easy to locate with the naked Hoy lake and Gold Tingo were associate!) in a useful task over a mile, trawareed in 1.40 3-5. The former appeared to be going the better at the Chide w»s sent over a mile and a quarter, Notify joining bim over the last live furlongs. He was not allowed to go beyond a strong pace throughout and took 3.16 1-5 for the journey. Semper Faratus showed improving term t»y galloping five furlongs ' with Disorder in 1.3 15. The former is coming en with each gallop and will be a useful performer after having some racing. Kate Kelly ran six furlongs in IJO f-8, and Louise covered half a mile in f! 3-6. Quarterdeck was half a length in front of ttwoopalong after registering MO for six furlongs. •»!#•!• went better than Count Cavoar throughout a six furlong effort In 1.18. Chick wheat finished better than VirMit Bank at the end of five furlongs la 1.0 4 6. * Tariff and Bapina covered the same ground in 1.4 4-0. Wriglay beat Rapier comfortably •ver six furlongs in 1.19 3-8, but the tetter was not ridden out. Duteh Money strode over six furlongs •omfortably in 1.18 4-5. She is to con (••t the Longbeach Back Handicap at Aahbarton on Saturday. Qraad Acre and Arch Arrow reeled •ff font fntlongs in 61. Caterpillar ran over five furlongs in 1.3 1-8, being assisted over the last two by the Paper Money—Rose Bed filly, ]« Pompadour. Proud Knight took 1.5 and Bipdale and Coupling 1.7 for a similar distance. Honeycomb sprinted hom» three furlongs In ST. and Straighteouree accomplished a like task. Taae bad an advantage from Sapient •t the and of five furlongs in 1.4 8-6, tad Subdivision eovared the same distsaee la 1.3 3-6. Maprisant and Starshootar were under tastraiat to traverse a mile in 1.48. Quick Plunge and Oomtque showed Irani ise by galloping seven furlongs in 34. Sadden Storm's time for six furlongs was 1.17, and Has* beat Rascal in a atailar gallop in 1.18 8-6. Raseal waa ««ry lame in front on pulling up, and Um trouble appeared to be of a serious Mture. Bed Heckle and Prioklea were responsible for a useful mile gallop, tak lag 1.45 $-5. The former held his companion safe throughout, and is quickly Hatting back to form. Jupiter was sprinted half a mile in 04 3-41, and Royal Flower followed in »1 3-3, Miss Nlghtraid and Ranelagh occupied 1.0 to run five furlongs. Gay Sonnet was given a short sprint, Vanning koine three furlongs in 38 1-5. Moy Hall and Buoyant recorded 1.33 1-8 for seven furlongs. The former who is on the improve, has shown prom tsa in some schooling lately and will probably be put to hurdle racing.

Sw«et Refrain »nd 8m Bald were together after executing attractive work vwmr mtm furlong* in the good time of 1.82.

Flair, picked np by Aladdin at five furlongs, was responsible for one of the best gallops of the morning in recording 1.16 for six furlongs.

Bulolo beat Te Awfcina over five furlong* in 1.5. Pangolin (A. J. Peart) gave a satisfactory display over four iiurdles. First Bight was an absentee from R it-carton y«sterday owing co suffering front a recurrence of his previous leg trouble, and will probably have to undergo'a spell. J. Russell had the big gelding in capital and was sure to hav« won races null him at tome of the coming Spring Meetings. Ptigarielh was ridden by T. Green when he was narrowly defeated by Amounis at Canterbury Park on September 7th, and it is thought by Australian critics that Green was outgeneraled by J. Munro on the winner, it iva* furtner stated that there was no doubt about Amounis being entitled to the verdict, and there was no reason to doubt the judge's verdict. According to advices received from S.d ev last week, the Arrowsmith gelding. True Shaft, was well fancied for his engagement, but failed to make any showing. It was stated also that there was a move from the right quarter for Night march for the Metropolitan Handicap, nnd he was elevated to equal favourite with Tidal and Valparaiso. His win on Saturday at Tattersail's in fast time will make him still firmer, while Paquito's second placing to him would not lessen his support for his engagements at the A.J.C. Meeting.

The victory of Ceremony in the Tramway Handicap at Randwick on Saturday in time which equalled the course record for seven furlongs, would recompense those who supported him heavilv at Canterbury Park the previous week.

F. Waddell, who recently started training in HJawke's Bay, has retired from the same and will in future figure us a hotelkeeper.

Laughing Prince has proved a rare bargain for Mr T. A. Duncan. Last season he started in eleven races and wu only once out of a place, the Flying Handicap, at Wanganui, which lie won on Thursday. He won the Eclipse Stakes on the second day, and then followed the Mitchelson Cup Canterbury Cup, and S.tead Gold Cup, collecting in stakes the sum of £3585. He has started this season well by his two victories at Wanganui, and his connexions will now probably regret his omission from the New Zealand Cup field. A feature of the Tattemail's Club Meeting at Randwick on Saturday was the success of the New Zealand horses, Ceremony, Nightmarch, and First Acre, 'ach winning a race, while Cimabue, Phar Lap, Tidal, and Paquito gained place money.

Phar Lap, bred by Mr A. F. Robarts and sola by him as a yearling Trentham for 180 guineas, made a game effort behind Mollison in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick mi Saturday. HL« is engaged in t»> A.J.C. Derby and was considered a likely proposition for the classic some weelcs bacK. Saturday's result? would be pleasing to Mr Roberts, owner or Night Raid, as. in addition to Phar Lap, Niglitmaren successfully represented the Canterbury sire.

TROTTING NOTES.

The Earthquake Handicap on Saturday was one of the poorest contests that has boen witnessed for many a day, and it proved iust as big a certainty for Admiral Bingen as the betting public thought it would be. As a spectacle it was bad, and it was made worse by the fact that the favourite shot away at thd start very quickly <*nd practically everything else in the race commenced slowiy. Admiral Dingen registered good time, but he is probably not so good as this per- j formance makes him out to be, and, he finds n mile and a half plenty rar enough. Mr F. J. Beer waa at Addington on Saturday to witness several of the races, but he was merely an onlooker and Mr G. Sampson acted aa stipendiary steward. There were several enquiries during the afternoon, one concerning the driving of Cushla d'Or by F G. Holmes in the Karamea Handicap, while later in the day J. Bryce was charged with undue use of the whip when driving Free Advice in the Glenho{»e Handicap. In neither case did the stewards aeem it necessary to tnke any further action. The three-year-old Purser who claims Derbv engagements was produced in the Karamea Handicap on Saturday, and he showed that he is well forward in condition. He was pacing in great style when he had his progress stopped through another horse putting a root through ono of his sulky wheels. It i$ a question as to whether be would have won und«v any circumstances, for the winner, Aleron, went 3.22 for the mile and a half, and Purser was handicapped to give him 12 yards. The Man o' War gelding showed enough to si'ggest that he is going to play a big part in this vear's classic races. G. McKendry has only a small team in work at Addington, but he manages to secure his fair share of wins, and he produced another verv useful sort on Saturday in Aleron. a big chestnut oncer by Oinako, from Imperial Ann To get the stake, Aleron was compelled to improve from 3.34 to 3.22. and then he might have had something in reserve at the finish. His sire Oinako waa a very speedy pacer that raced for some time under the care of R. W. Franks, and waa subsequently destroyed, in a fire at Ashburton. There are a number of his stock in the MidCanterbury district, but Aleron is probably the best of tnem.

J. Washington, the Socfeburn trainer, scored a very popular win with Daphne de Oro in the Murchison Handicap on Saturday, and there was much enthusi-ism after the race when he became possessed of the fine smoker's companion that had been presented by Mr V. S. Jacobs to the driver of the winner. Washington drove a very patient race behind £he filly, and hi* roinsmanship had a lot to do with the victory. Daphne de Oro registered 1.25 4-6 from a 4.29 mark, but this time is only one-fifth of a second hotter than her previous best titue, 4.26.

Dipnoi can be accounted the luckiest horse that raced at the New Brighton hikJ Benefit Meetings. At New Brighton he gave a mixed display of trotting and galloping, and a protest againat hib owner being awarded the •take was made. Opinions are divided as to whether the Judicial Comiuittee end ri';ht in dit-missing tho protest, but fortune whs again with him on vSnti:rday in th« Westport Handicap. Repute and All Peters collided aKvit two and a half furlonjrs from home i.ud Qnickfire charuing into them :>H three drivers were dislodged Quickfire. with a damaged sulky, showed himself to be a good galloper, and he reached the front of the field a hundred vard.« before the post was reached. Then he swung over to the rails in front of New Metford and Nelson Boy. who were fighting out the finish. Had Quickfire maintained his speed, all would have been well, but instead he slackened and New Metford and Nel•on Bov had to do the same. Dipnoi on tl)* ontside was left with a clear fit-Id. and he had n good advantage at the finish. At New Brighton. New Metford finished second to Dipnoi, and on this occasion had to take third place Aleron has been penalised 86 yards in the Rakaia Handicap at the Ashburton Racing Club's Meeting.

BENEFIT MEETING.

DAPHNE DE ORO WINS BIG RACE. GOOD RACING AND FAST TIMES. In an effort to assist sufferers by the earthquake, the Trotting Clubs of Christcbarch on Saturday held a Meeting but it cannot be said that the publie of Christchurch turned out in the numbers expected. There was a fair crowd however, and the beautiful weather made the outing most pleasant. The track was in first-class order and this resulted in fast times being put np, a state of affaire that is to be expected nnder the new handicapping system. Totalisator investments for the day amounted to £30,968 10s, and the gate takings amounted to a considerable sum, so that there should be a good profit over the Meeting. A strong committee from the different clubs, under the direction of the chairman, .Mr H. J. Otley, attended to the conduct of the racing, while the details of the Meeting in the hands of Mr A. I. Rattray were carried through without a hitch. An excellent programme of music was generously provided by Derry's Private Band, and assisted to enliven the proceedings. Details of the racing are as follows: EARTHQUAKE HANDICAP {in harness), of 130 sovs; second 26, third 13. For unboppled trotters. 3.40 class. ljm. 1. S. Khourl'a b. g ADMIRAL BINfIEN by Kelson Bingen—Bonny Jenny Syr* acr . . . . F. G. Holmea 1 2. B. Bromley's b m Tot Logan syrs 24 O. E. Hooper 2 0. J. J. Wright's b g Mount Royal aged 48 . Owner 3 12. B. B. &dmond«'s br g Chaucet syra scr Owner 0 $. B. Griee's b g King'# Voyage syrs scr D. Withers 0 8. M. O'Brien's b g Wah 4yrs 12 W. J. Torakiaaon 0 4. Deyell and Stale's blk g Jock Bingen aged 12 .. .. J. Bryce 0 7. J. Deyell's b g Nelson Prince aged 12

A. BntterSeld 0 6. G. G. Holmes's bite g Peter Fashion Kyrg 12 D. Bennett 0 10. T. Pickering's b g Electioneer Child aged 24 .. • • . . Owner 0 11. C. B. Cuming's blk m Boneta 6yrs 24 N. L. Price 0 5. Miss E. E. Clarke's br m Oval aged 60 P. J. Clarke 0

Admiral Bingen began very smartly, and Coin? down the back had a lead of thirty lengths over Mount Royal, Tot Logan, and OvaL With six furlongs to go Admiral Bingsn's advantage from his nearest attendant* was twenty lengths. Admiral Bingen was well clear of Mount Royal, Tot Logan, and Oval entering the straight, and won, polling op, by four lengths from Tot Logan, with Mount Royal a similar distance away. Oral was fourth. Times —3.33 1-5, 8.33 8-5, 8.82. Winner trained by F. G. Holmes, Addington. KARAMEA HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 govi; second 30, third 15. 3.36 class. 11m. 8. J. H. McKendry's ch g ALE&ON by Oin»ko —Imperial Ann 6yrs 24 6. McKendry 1 8. J. E. Frissell's b g Sonoma Laddie syrs scr .. .. M. Holmes 2 13. M. and H. Barraclough's b g El Direct aged scr . . A. J. Wilson 3 11. 3. 3. Kennerley'a br as Lou Lee syrs scr .. J. R- Kennerley 0 5. W, 3. Moir's b In Cyone 6yrs scr F. Holmes 0 1. A. J. Higgs's eh g Cushla d'Oro 4yrs scr .. .. F. G. Holmes 0 10. Mrs B. Berryman's eh g Patsy Phegan 6yrs scr .. .. C. S. Donald 0 4. R. Grant's ch m Pleasant Wave syrs .. S. A. Edwards 0 4. G. E. Thompson's b g q 8. llrs H. R- Turnbttll's b g Locanda aged 12 Bryee 0 B. 3. Blake's blk g Glenlake aged 24 J. Bryce, jun. 0 7. W. C. Pollard's b g Author Prana syrs 12 .. •• B-„ Berry 0 «. S. Chamber's b g Purser 3yrs 36 L. 0. Thomas 0 I*. J, S Norris's b g Dusky Pointer aged 36 .. .. 3. 8. Wilson 0 9. H. W. Aker's b g Great Triumph syrs 48 • • .. C. Aker 0 Pleasant Wave and ArUtitoa, and Royal Locanda and Glenlake were bracketed. Sonoma Laddie was the first to show out, but with half a mile covered the order was Cyone, Sonoma Laddie, Aleron, Royal Locanda, and Great Triumph. Cyone piloted the field to half a mile from home, where Sonoma Laddie was in charge from Aleron, Author Fran*. Great Triumph, and Arikltoa. Aleron led Into the straight and went on to win easily by three lengths from Sonoma Laddie, with El Direct, who made a fast run over the concluding stages, a length away. Cuehla d'Oro was fourth. Times—--3.33, 3.34 8-5, 3.3*. Winner trained by O. McKendry, Addington. _ MURCHISON HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; seeond 80, third 40. Smoker s companion to driver of winner. 4.32 8. Washington's br m DAPHNE DE ORO by Key 4s Oro-—Doraldma syrs gg • • Owner l 4. W. HousVon's b i 6 * '•agld'T'.". Ch h - Tr ' 3 7. J. F. Canneil's b g Billy Sea 18. L. O. Thomas's b g Genuine aged scr Owner 0 5. 0. M. Oliver's b g Qlenelg q U. J. Barley's b g Trimmer # fl. D. R. Ravell's b m Jean McElwyn 6tt» 12 .. B. B. Berry O 3 W J. Gudsell'i blk g Pluto aged 24 Owner 0 14. J. McKendry's b g Logan Chief aged 36 .. • • .. F. Holmes 0 10 E. L. H. Brown's b h Western King aged 36 .. . ■ M. B. Edwards 0 1 G J. Barton's b m Glideaway aged 48 W. J. Tomkinson 0 13. J. Bryce's b g Moneysplder aged 60 Owner 0 0 J. O'Grady's eh m Quality aged 84 C. S. Donald 0

Glenelg w&s the early leader, but passing the stands the first time the order was Zenith, Glenelg, Billy Sea, Jean McElwyn, Genuine, Pluto, and Daphne de Oro. The order of the leaders over the nest circuit was unchanged, and with three furlongs to to the order was SSenith, Glenelg, Genuine. Billy Sea, Jeap McElwyn, Daphne de Oro, Pluto, and Travis Axworthy. Zenith led Into the straight from Jean McElwyn and Genuine, but Daphne de Oro finished the best to win by half a length from Zenith, with Travis Axworthy a length away third. Genuine was fourth. Times—-*.25 4-5, 4.27, 4.18 1-6. Winner trained by owner. Bockburn. BIDDONVXLLB HANDICAP (in harness), of ISO sovs; second 30, third 15. 2.55 olass. IJm. , _ to. E. A. Berry's br g APEX by Denver Huon —King Cole mare syrs 24 Owner 1 J. I. Rhodes'* eh g GJenrowan aged scr J. Bryce. jun. 2 «. 3. Barley's eh g Krelsler aged 24 D. Bennett 3 5. Mrs B. Carpinter's b g Golden Ore • gyra acr . . . . E. J. Smith 0 15. D. Bennett's b g Bed Audubon aged scr .. • • • • Barron 0 lfl. A. J. Talbot's br m Audrey Dillon aged scr .. . . A. T. Moody 0 I. T. Brankin's b g Lough Neath aged 12 D. Withers 0 18. J. Ftomlng'a br u Pet Locanda Syrs 13 J. R. Kennerley 0 4. 3. M. Robertson '• b m Alpine Melody 6y»s 24 .. J. Messervey, jun. 0 b H M. and J. G. Boyle's ch g Dilnon Syrs 86 .. .. C. 8 Donald 0 11. J. R. Wicks's b m Cora Tacks aged 36 . . . . G. 8. Smith 0 9. R. Grant's ch m Fair Wave syrs 36 M. B. Edwards 0 12. D. R. Revell's b m Sunsho -er 6vrs 30 . . .. . . R. B. Berry 0 8. G. McKendry's b g Delightful 6yrs 48 Owner 0 t. H. W. Aker's b g Tactless 4yrs 48 C. Aker 0 14. W. Milner's br g Avenger ased 60 H: Frost 0

Red Audubon and Glenrowan took up the running from Audrey Dillon and Apex, and passing the stands the order was Bed Aadn bon, Glenrowan. Apex. Kreisler, and tMnon The three leaders ma'ntained their positions to the far torn, where Apex took charge from Glenrowan, Di'non. Kreisler, and Cora Tacks. Apex and Kreisler were the first to turn for home, and Apex went on to win b-r two lf>n?th« from Glenrowan. with K»ei*le»- *>alf » awav ttv'rd. Tleliihtful was fourth. Times—2.47 4-5. 2 50. 2.4» 4-5 W : pn" h* owner. Addinrton. WESTPORT HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; second 40, third 20 For unhoppled trotters. 4.48 class. 2m. 5. D. Rodgers's eh g DIPNOI by Ballin—G!enogle mare aged 36 W. Barron 114. Fox and Watson's b * Nelson Boy •ted 48 .. .. T. G For 2 1. N. L. Price's b t New Metford Byrs acr .. Owi>er 8 4. 0. P. Cameron's eh C Writer 4vrs scr D. Withers 0 T. H. Frost's ch m Bepots «yrs 24 Owner 0 5. W. Doyle's b s ATI Peters Syrs 24 Owner 0 IS Miss T. Johnstone's eh ns Great Am*son aged 24, .. J. W. Johns' ja 0 t. 3. McKendry'a b g Quickflre aged 24 E. J. Smith 0 10. J. Day ell's eh * N"lson Ata aged 24 A. Butterflald •

j « J R. McKemies b m Dolores *7** 48 " K. B. Plaxtco 0 ! a A. 3 Gurney's b g Audobell mgeA 00 F. G. Holmes 0 ! s Mrs T. C. Allington's b a I«dy Fan aged 60 . . L. O. Thomas 0 18 B ljorgelly's b g Wild Hebe aged GO G. S. Smith 0 ! U H M. and J. G. Boyle's br g Tonic f " aged 96 . . .. B- Donald O 12 G McMillan's b g Bingen Starr aged * ' r>6 . . R. B. Berry 0 IS J W. Murphy's b g Bonnie Belmont aged 108 . . . . C. 8. Dona.d O 11 M. O'Briea's b g Western Voyage aged 132 . . W. J. Tomkinson 0 Tonic and Bonn;: Belmont were bracketed. Hew Metford was in charge • pas img the stands, with Lady Fan, Audobell, All Peter*, Quickflre. Nelson Boy, and Dipnoi next. The same order was maintained down the bock, and with six furlongs to go New Metford Lady Fan, Quickfire, Audobell, Kelson Boy, All Peters, Dipnoi, and Repute was the order. New Metford and Nelson Boy were in charge at the three furlong* post, with t»dy Pan, Dipnoi, and Repute next. Nelson Buy ana New Metford were having the finish to themselves when Quickflre. who wa*_ galloping driverles*, bored into them, - cansin* both horses to slow up, thus allowing Dipnoi to jret up to win by three length* frts® flolsou Boy, with New Metford two lengths away. Bingen Starr was fonrth. Times —a.44 1-5, 4.43 4-5, 4.45 2-5. Winner trained by W. Barron, Eangiora. REEFTON HANDICAP (In harness), of 130 soys; second 30, third 15. 2.18 6. H. W. Aker'i b g GREAT TRIUMPH bv The Triumt>h —Parole Bells syrs scr *• • .. C. Aker 1 i Mrs C. Streeter's ch h Proud Dillon syrs scr . . . . M. Holmes 2 2. J. Burley's ch g Kreisler aged scr D. Bennett 3 7. D. Wood's b g Robert Guy syra acr V. Alborn 0 16. G. lies's b m Vikota aged scr F. J. Owen 0 10 J. D. Smith's b g Mac Dillon aged scr Owner 0 14. Mrs I. Peek's ch g Black Wattle aged BC r . . J- R - Kennerley 0 9. H. Frost's b m Becky Mine 6yrs scr Owner 0 18. G. Hudson's b g Nelson Fay aged scr M. B. Edwards 0 >. E. G. McDermott's ch m lone 6yrs 12 Owner 0 11. J. B. Wicks'a b m Cora Tacks aged 12 G-. S. Smith 0 8. D. R. Re veil's b g Curfew Boy aged 12 R. B. Berry 0 15. T. H. McKenzie's b m SyWie Logan aged 12 . . . ■ Owner 0 16. j. Poff's bp g Sbadowland €yrs 12 0. S. Donald 0 I. W. E. Slmes's b m Muriel de Oro 4yrs 24 . . . . F. G. Holmes 0 5. W. 3 Tomkinson's b g Nelson lieCormack aged 48 .. Owner 0 Great Triumph was in charge after two furlongs had been covered, from Curfew Boy, Becky Mine. Kreisler, Cora Tacks, and Proud Dillon. The game order was maintained down the back' and across the topGreat Triumph led into the straight from Curfew Boy, Cora Tacks, Proud Dillon, and Kreisler, and held his advantage to win _ by two lengths from Proud Dillon, with Kreisler three lengths away. Mac Dillon was fourth. Times—2.l3 3-5, 2.14, 2.14 2-5. Winner trained by owner, Wainoni. GLENHOPE HANDICAP <in harness), of 200 sovs; second 40, third 20. 2.48 class, lln. 5« V. Alborn'fl blk g VESUVIUS by MatcMight—Hetty King 6yrs 36 Owner 1 7. H. J. DeUrgey's br m St. Maura aged 36 .. .. F. G. Holmes 2 9. L. G. King's br g Granite City aged scr 3. Messervy, jun. 3 11. G. E. Hunter'a b g Darknite aged scr F. Price 0 4. C. M. Ollivier's b C Orphan oyrs scr D. Withers 0 8. J. Burley's b g Trimmer aged scr D. Bennett 0 6. J. Snelling's ch h William the Great aged scr ~ .. H. Frost 0 4. A. H. Bush's b g Steel All aged 12 E. Schofleld 0 1. W. J. Tomkinson's b g Nelson McCormack aged 12 .. Owner 0 2. MeKendriek Bros.'* ch m Free Advice 6yrs 36 . . . . J. Bryce 0 10. A. Anderson's b h Jack Potts aged 60 C. S. Donald 0

Orphan and Stee! All were bracketed. Orphan and Darknite wore first out, and when half a mile had been covered the order was Orphan, Nelson McConxiftck, William the Great, Darknite, Granite City, Free Advice, and Vesuviua. Approaching the far turn Free Advice rushed to the front, with Orphan, Vesuvius, William the Great, and St Maura next. Orphan and Free ' dvice together led into the straight, but Vesuvius and St. Maura finished the best, the former winning by two lengths from St. Maura, Granite City • similar distance away. Free Advice was fourth. Timese —2.43, 2.43 1-5. 2.46 2-5. Winner trained by A. Cox, Aldington. MOKIHINUI HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs; second 30, third 15. 2.16 class, lm. 3. W. Kerr's br g AVONWOOD by Haro'd Dillon—Florawood aged scr H. Frost 1 2. J. F. Cannell'e br g Billy Sea aged 24 M. Holmes 2 2. S. J. Fearon's p g Grey Cloud aged 36 F. Prica 8 8. D. Rodgers's gr g Bing Boy aged scr W. Barron 0 7. 3. R. FrliteU's h g Diok Logan aged ser .. .. A. Holmes 0 1. J. Fuller's b g Mercury aged scr M. B. Edwards 0 4. E. C. McDermott's b g Marshal Neil aged 12 .. J- Bryce, jun. 0 6. 0. H. and Mrs Breese's eh m Hector's Own aged 24 B. W. Townley 0 ®. C. S\ Donald'* b g Henry Logan aged 34 .. .. .. C. King 0 5. Jolly Bros.' eh g Jolly Pet aged 86 F. G. Holmes 0 Billy S'ea and Grey Cloud were bracketed. Passing the stands Avonwood was in eommnad front Marshal Neil, Dick Logan, Grey Cloud, Billy Sea, and Bing Boy. Grey Cloud ran Into seeond place behind the leader going down the back, and these two led into the straight from Bing Boy, Marshal Neil, and Billy Sea. Avonwood was not troubled to win by a good length from Billy Sea, with Grey Cloud a length away third. Henry Logan was fourth. Times—2.ls 8-5, 2.14, 2.18 1-5. Winner trainnd by owner, New Brighton.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

A Fiasco. It was generally recognised that Admiral Bingen had been particularly well treated in the Earthquake Handicap and he was backed down to a very short price, carrying almost twice as many tickets as the second choice, Tot Logan. The race was a procession from the start, for Admiral Bingen began very smartly, while the remainder, with the exception of Mount Royal and Oval, lost ground early in the race. It was not long before Admiral Bingen had a lead of twenty lengths from Mount Royal. The lead was increased to thirty lengths, and the race proved a fiasco, Admiral Bingen practically j walking past the post. The only inter- j est in the race lay in the contest for the minor placings, and Tot Logan easily beat Mount Royal, who does not stay well. Admiral Bingen was allowed to run along over the first part, with the result that good time was registered. The performances of the unplaced division were very disappointing. The Favourite Beaten. Cushla d'Or, who had won so well at New Brighton the previous week, was made first choice for the Karamea Handicap, while there was surprisingly strong support for Sonoma Laddie, and Aleron was also backed with confidence. It was a good race throughout, for though Cushla d'Or lost ground at the start, Cyone went off at a great pace and soon led Sonoma Laddie. It was not long, however, before Aleron was in a good position, and when Cyone retired three furlongs from home he and Sonoma Laddie went on in front together. In the straight, Aleron held his own rather comfortably, and he seemed to have a bit in reserve as the post was reached. He is a fine, free pacer without much racing experience and may win again. Sonoma Laddie is solid without brilliant, and El Direct started well, lost his position and came again with a great run at the finish. Royal Locanda and Arikitoa both went well for the greater part of the journey, but when going particularly well Purser had his sulky wheel badly buckled. The winner went 3,22 I very fast time from a 3.34 mark. ' Daphne de Oro Improves. Glideaway carried solid support in the Murchison Handicap, but over the last part she was not prominent. When the word to go was gives Trimmer broke up and interfered with Travis Axworthy, who qnickly lost his place. Zenit ■ made most of the running, while Genuine, Glenelg, and Jean McElwyn 1 were handy, with Daphne de Oro and Pinto also nicely placed. It was not until the straight that Daphne de Oro was amongst the leaders, and driven a capital race by J. Washington she finished with rare dash to gain a narrow

jvin. The little filly has been on the improve for some time and this represented her best form. Zenith made most of the running, and he did well to finish second, but it seemed that Travis Axworthy wan unlucky in being interfered with at the start. The interference may have cost him the race. Jean McElwyn was in the firing line until the last fnrlong, when she faded right out, and Genuine was the fourth horse to finish. Glideaway spoilt her chance through breaking when making a fast run, and Western King had every chance only to fade out towards the end. Handicapped on 4.29, Daphne de Oro did 4.25 4-5, and this made the tesk of the back-markers hard. Apex Wins Again Apex proved that his New Brighton form was no flash in the pan when hfe won the Beddonville Handicap from a good field. After Eed Audubon and Glenrowan had made the running Apex shot oat three furlongs from home and made every post a winning one. His driver, E. A. Berry, took no risks, and Apex stuck to his work like a tradesman. He is a big, ungainly pacer, but he looks as though he might go a distance. Glenrowan, a good type of gelding, by Brent looked a likely winner for a good part of the journey, bnt he faded out rather unaccountably over the last bit, and he had to be hard driven to stall off Kreisler, who came with a good dash at the finish. Delightful had a hard race but he was finishing on well and Eed Audubon was close up at the finish. Dilnon was in a good position at the top of the straight, but he was not driven out when pursuit of the leader was hopeleas. The favourite, Lough Neagh, never looked a winner, and Fair "Wave and Tactless raced below expectations. A Smash. The Westport Handicap was an unsatisfactory race over the last part. The field raced well together for the greater part of the journey, and with three furlongs to go New-Metford and Nelson Boy were out in front, with Dipnoi next, and All Pi ters, Eepute, and Quickfire following. All Peters and Repute collided and Quickfire galloped into the pair of them, sll three drivers being upset. Quiclcfire galloped madly past Dipnoi without causing any trouble, but he bored in on the other pair and got right in front of them. This effectually stopped both the leaders and gave Dipnoi a clear run on the outside. He was practically given the race, and but for the interference he would have been third. It is just a question as to whether Nelson Boy or New Metford would have won, but it seemed that at the time, the latter was going the better. The accident upset all form and Bingen Starr was the only one of the unplaced division to make a showing. He trotted a good race.

Great Triumph Wins. The Beefton Handicap was an even betting race, and it resulted in a good contest. Great Triumph, for once, struck hia hopples smartly, and seeming to race kindly, he led all the way, and stuck to his work so well, that a strong challenge by Proud Dillon was of no avail. Proud Dillon, Kreisler, Curfew Boy, and Cora Tacks were always handy, but the speed began to tell three furlongs from home, and Proud Dillon was the only one to make any impression at the finish. Great Triumph had been improved by hia racing, and he did not compound as he was expected to do. Proud Dillon is a useful sort, and he will win a raee before long, but Robert Guy and Muriel de Oro were never dangerous. The winner went 2.13 3-5 off a 2.18 mark, and to have won, the backmarker, Nelson Mcf ormack, would need to have gone very fast.

Backen Nelson McCormack «• nessed"p for the Glenhope nessea up he wbb mad# * good and straage to and p, Qto favourite, witc * r "° 4 ft> _ next in demand. Free Advice was the , . tr 4 o ta make any showonlT one of the trio w •» j ing" and with two furlongs to go she and Orphan looked t*> be going very well in front. Vesuvius, however, had been making up his K'oundrapidly, and front* He no'T'seriously tronb!ed afterwards, and he won comfortably from St. Maura. Vesuvine was overdue for a win, but he won n.well thatit seems he might go on to do bigger things. St. Maura alao wcnt her best race for some time, and Uke the winner she returned a nice prjee. Granite City came verv fast over the last part, but at the finish had no chanee with the winner and runner-up. He has probably seen his best days, but hi yet a good consistent racehorse. Orphan , out rather badly, and Pinto made no showing, While Jack Potto looked more fit for the show-ring than the race tracK.

Avon wood at IMt. There was spirited betting on the Mokibinui Handicap, Mercury being made a slightly better favourite than the bracketed pair, Billy Se* and Grey Cloud Avonwood hobbled at the start, but he was quickly on his feet again, and before two furlongs had been covered he was again in front, setting a nite pace from Grey Cloud and Bmg Boy. Grey Cloud was under pressure a long way from home, but h© &a,d no chance with Avonwood, who won nicely if not easily. It was a smart performance. Billy Sea finished at a great pace, and had he been better placed in the early stages, he might have made things still more interesting. Avonwood was handled very patiently by the New Brighton horseman, H. Frost, who rode a good waiting race in front. Henry' Logan was fourth, and Jolly Pet, after losing ground early, came very fast over the last part. Mercury went a baa race, and Hector's Own, Marshal Neil, and Bing Boy found the company all too good.

RACING AT MOONEE VALLEY.

WORLD'S RECORD BEATEN.

(DKITXD fBKSa ASSOCIATION—** (BJMMIO TBLSO&APR -wpywoht.)

(Receved September 18th, 5.5 P-®-) MELBOURNE, September **• At the Moonee Valley Meeting to-day the Boomerang Hurdle Race, of 300 ton. two miles, was won by A. T. Creswick a c f Leontes by Sea r^rd. beatingßed Fuchsia's time In the Hurdles at the New Zealand Grand Nmtwnal E£g last month by half a second.-Aua-trail an Press Association.

WANGANUI J.C. laughing prince wins STAKES. V (ftu» tMocuiio* iuumumj YV.INUANCI, b«pt«mber )4. •Ms Wul'iiJi Jo- k«y Club * Spring Meet1M c»n. !•''* ' " d »y io , brilUMt »*•>!>«'• % **« good and tht> foing 2m<M„ T!i<• toulUawr handled *V _ .• i 493 on the '-orres ponding day ,«r <(lf It Wttl for the meeting of " <-0mr..r.4 with 149.268 for h : ■ rtnc Handicap K. Onrila w| ", for two w»«k« fur crossing. Hot*" 4 ' _ „ T'FVV O-YICAH-OLZ) HTAKIjS, u . 11-IW 1 ! SISIhA H. (joldftnah X Im. f. iluoro't I>>* 8-0 '* H. J. Mackie 2 1 J Patterson's Ifoot Rule 8 0 C. Ooulsbro 3 U Paea Ou SO; 9 (w Seoul 8-0j 4 tVtttb OAcffir S I; H Orapai 8-5; 10 Lot* ioai •&• 3 A ('>'•«t U5 and Lineage 8-0 li»*ke»e4; 8 Sporting Chanr* j) R; 7 Uestnre $-0 sod Kible 8 0 bracketed; It I'aratoo 8 5 »1m started Wan by half a neck: two lengths second m 4 third. Time. S3 25. flONVn.!.* HCKDLKB. of 200 »ov». lm sf. 1.0. Byao's <;LENGAR!FP 10-11 A. 11. Burt 1 ■ IS. W. Ah Wars l>-3 D. J. Burjffs# 2 IK Miinn s Nnvar )•» <> C. Robinson 3 7 An' i 4 Peshwa 8-2; (5 Aakari f It: 1 I'rune Lu In » >Uo started. Won t'f t-alf •» l«ncth: four length* second pul thirl Time, 1.5#. gnUNO HV K HANI>ICAI", of 200 aovs. | J M V • *.i BLACK M AIRE 8-9 H. A. Keestng 1 f. A H \V Hi iii.a » Kttightlike 8-13 If. Gilmore 8 4. P. U. Xesgle's Roj.t! Lin'age 8-7 It. MfTaviah it |f> Nerval Tua 7 3; 6 Jugglo 8-0; 1 Hop«e«d »•'•; U Valpre 7!>; 2 IMUtte 77; | Brilliant Light 82: 12 Cuticle 7-12; 8 Money Mint 7-7; 14 Winloch 7-0; 8 Pari T-J; 13 Auctioneer TO; 16 Joys pear 7-0; 13 Kosaferry "7-0 alio started. Won by a head; half i> length second and third. Tire*. 1.15. ■CLIPBE STAKKS, of 400 sovs. Weight-for-ag**. \*f. 1 r. A. Duncan'* LAUGHING PRINCE 9 H . . L. O. Morria 1 J, J. Armstrong'* Admiral Drake 7-12 8. Anderson 2 C. Elgar'a Vrrttgern 9 3 B. H. Uorrii 8 i Kujal i*am« 9-3 H. Goldfinch also started. Laughing Prince rant tbroach at the straight entrance and win by two length*, • nil V ertigern a l«n«th away. Time, 1.31 I i. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 200 ».»'». About 7f. I. T rrw«r i HUNTING CRT 8-9 H. Goldfinch 1 4 A. J. ro*wartl'» Air Laddi* 8-1 H. Wljtgina 2 1. •• U". Juha«toc B Sow* Acr* 8-8 E. A. Keesing 8 x 3 Tourlsi 8-13; 8 Arrowhead 8-8; 9 Potoa(orin 7-7; S Ooldlika 7-11; 10 Olaniaon t l; M V hetmatonga 8-1; 11 Latakia 7-7 i 7 Tr.g 7T, 13 Arrow tone T-7; 13 Annoyor f-T; 14 Slouolo 7-7 alao started. Wan by four lengths; two lengtha second •nd third. Time, 1.31 3-6. HJOfilK HANDICAP, of 350 govs. Hm. I. 3. 8. McLeod's KICK OFF 7-12 H. Goldfinch 1 a. ». A. Pluthalr 7 8 K. Vol tare « I. K M'K Duoean's Otairi 7-13 J. Barry 3 10 Roiin* 7-0; 3 Spoarmisn 7-8; 4 Citaragooiis 7 1: VI High Court 7-0; ft Yoma 111; 8 Hikkx 7 tl; fl Black Miut 7-8; 12 Itoyal Ait* 7 0; 1;; Flying Shot 7-0; Maul T-0 alao atartvd. Wo# by a hud; half • lonvth aocond Md third. Time. 8 8 3-4. MOUTOA HACK HANMOAP, of 800 About B|f. I. A Hraea's SHREWD 711 X. Voitr* J i. H. Cloland 'f r , C M. Mtadlgan'a Ooodwlll W %m. m*» • » E WJb4 , # a » The Masher 7-18; 8 Hetellue 7*4; t Black K> « 8-13; 13 War Vl»n« 7-0; 10 Mnttrn date Oly# Dhu) 7 9; ll W« «4 « Oeaert Lad 8-1; 7 Kilorel T-W|; 9 simMm 7 8; 18 Tlgrano 7-0 atao aUrtM. W«( b half a length; head second and third Time 1.40 86. OWEN HANDICAP, of 300 40*4. Of. I. T. A. I>uncan"a CONSENT 8-10 L. O. Morria 1 1 J. U. Corcoran' s Ha»eri#f H. WifftM 3 I A. Alexander's Llanore 7-9 K Voltre 8 ft Keddar 8 8; 7 Oration 7-8; fl Olenetaf II; a Ttt Atiawa 7-7; 4 Rameeee 7-11 i 0 *iin«re 10 also started. Wan by a h«».<; three length! leeood ana tiM. Time, 11 i ISNOTBB ON THE RACING.

TauK»aa«.> WANC;ANUI. iJaptamber W. Th. Spring Mating of the WtiyttW J«ok«y Ch»b waa concluded to-day »» n»* *eatfc«. There waa some vary mtereattlMt iKiiny, Hm 4*ciftiocis in th# priaciww tape going to the winners by head margins. Tbs veteran Kick Ofl aUgtd • to *» the Higgle Handicap from (hutnait am 4 Otatri. and in tha opon apnut Consent iuat beat Havering. ~ Tb» Debutante Stfck.>*. for two ye*r oia», •»* * smart parformanue on the p*n of the winner, 6unba who is related to Runny mode and Raaaay, b. i!. of whom show« 4 good form M tWMWMIi*. . . The tclipsa proved the «ood thing that it loofc-M lor l.aughinK Prince. There wen ,t <l«d improvement eo far •» bettJag wti« toim timd, and deapite a drop •I 41T00 in t'ue E'-li|j»e Stakes sa ooiaparad •it'll last V»»r, tin, club wit a able to show M lurnm f«n tlm .l»y of JKH At snquijv was 1.1.1 into Hi* runnine of the Rorinir H»<k Handicap. in which Pari •ill Cuticle met With prions interference. A* » reauit. K. Cirvlls, r:<ier of Valpre, was •Hsoentisd tor a fortnight , The Debutant.* stakes, the first two-yea r•ld raoe of the season, saw It start, and •J'llwtgk there «u no form to go on tha P>h|b made a fairly frond choice by Installing '*a favourite. end the half-sister to Valpj* •»»# them a good run for (heir money. She beatan by a narrow margin, but deo by the Haatinge owned «nd trained »»», who waa Bret out nrd led round the *«« from Is*, Paea On, Foot Rule, and Ottoer. Simba began to hang turninir for home and wae *erv entering the atraight, enabling '•» to alip up into the lead on the "*»» Onoe straightened up flimba oame •tain anil beat lea h* half a neck. Foo* TJsle t»ae four lenirths away third with I*** *"< loittth Wowed »v 8n So"t T,ov» 8on<(, !"*• frapai The winner, m h*lf-brother bv to Runnrmodr »nd Faasay. would *" ""•« br a fair mar<rln had he not run * *'* He and Tea are smart and »hey comn,>tcl»seed the r»j>**oettion. The. Tren- ' Aopoal and Lineage, made ver* v.'iowinga. . r °" tf-e Ooitrille flnrdtee. Glenirarriff. •' •iTMmsd ,i P by hi* ran on the flrtt day, *»t feet too iptod (or the second favourite. At Worm, »nd h# r«i>l a (rood price The Pnrre Ln. c. '1 ip-ofl nfler C"'"P **en furlong*. t T p to rliat. stn»e he had T~« the parr in tn-nt wi'h Airtight '"Win *'< w#r«, Gltngntrifl, and Xarar. When rr»S" •!-o,v out Aivti'.-lit >e.l from ml , n * a<l CJs»«Mrarriff. and Ah W«a to tho fry>nt the eerond 'ost *h«re Autik'ht mad'' e blunder., Ah

W«n aad Glengarnf! took the la»t f®ace iwjjotliar, tnl in a punching finish Giontarria won by three-part* of a length. J*ova-r (M two lengtha and a half away third, a o*ek in front of Airtight. I'esluva was next. Prince lid pulled up and * veterinary examination was made, a i sport being issued that Uli koiM waa sutL;r>>ai an attach of colic. (Hangar rill was always yotng wall. All W*rS U improving wi'-i' «-viry :at.e. A feature of th* Bprir.g Hsu Handicap *** the fact that the Rm > :ui second horses, Black Mai re and Kmgh'ln. . ■; th" °ut•We marbles in th* field of iti, their perform•UoM being amAit. Valpre uio.ed first, r.ltli Morval Tea, Winjoch, Blaok Maire, and Juggle. Narva) Tea lad past th» haH-nule •Ml found the turn from Valpre, r "aire, and Juggle, with Xmgl:thke ami Hoya Lineage cottting feat. B'ack Mai-® too* the lead (rum Norval Ten a furlong from tha pott and, strongly challenged oy Knightufce, he hun« oa long enough to w,n by a ahort head; Royal Lineage was half a length away third, with Nor*al Tea. Juggle. Hopwood, and Valpre next. Knightlike had to make up a guod deal of ground eoon after the etart, And hie performance ira.3 particulailv good. Royal Lineage, with a change of rtciera, ah owed hie true form, and had he g'il a better run in the critical s/a.-b lie would have won. Nurval Tea showed a lot of pace and In '/;• v ran « creditable race, btil Uie two favotini-i l , II op wood am) Polette, W®pd np»tr cJanyerouH. The bettim* v&.* <'e>y rstrictevl in the Sta.krs, villi only three to Laughing I'rincc, who iookad a ©*rtaioty. Ifoyal (tame made tin. l running from Admiral l>ralio 4ikl tlitf other pair to th© homo turn, wbertt Admiral Drake tcoli chargo. Laughin:,' Prince wont up entering the straight and won by ju»t Q*et a tanfth from Admiral Drake, who ua« a Umffth In front of V*rtifem, with ttoyal Game a moderate fourth. Vertigeru ran vtry creditably fur a first of the s-.-idim patformtnee.

The Trial Handicap proved a good thing for the three-year-old Hunting Cry, who ran Home A ore close for favouritism. Glenison made the pace with Some Acre from HuntIb * Or>, Air Laddie, and then Whenuatonga and Tourist. There was no change till reach i'ij the straight, whon Hunting Cry moved up and won by two lengths from Air Laddie, whof beat Some Acre by half a length. Tourist was clone up fourth, followed by Arrowhead, Potoaform. and Whenuatonga. Nothing had any chance with the winner. Tourist was handicapped by drawing the outside marble, and ran well uuder tha circumstances.

The Hijfgie Handicap was remarkable for tht come-hack staged by the veteran Kick Off and Plnthair, while Rouex tlaished a ciose fourth. Plying Shot soon raced into the lead from Otairi, Piuthair, Kick Off. and Royal Acre Roues and Maul were prominent with th* leading bunch as they crosßod the top, atid entering the slight Otairi and Piuthair led Kick Off. Rouex, Maui, and Speartniss. A fine struggle home saw Kick Off get up and beat Piuthair by a head, with Otairi half a length back. Rouex and Spearmiss were right up, and then eame Courageous, High Court, and Yoma. Kick Off and Piuthair were always going well, and outstayed Otairi. llouex ran surprisingly well, and Bpeurmisfi showed good form. Yoma was not getting the best of passages in the early stages.

Oood mone.v came for the New Plymouthtrained Singer in the Moutoa Handicap, and he was a better favourite than Black Maire, who carried a 51b penalty for his earlier win. Singer ran well, hut had to be content with second place. Ngawhine led early, with Tenaere, Goodwill, Singer, Metelius, and 6hr*wd wall placed. Ngawhine dropped out down the back, and across the top Tenaere and Sing«r led from Goodwill, Blaok Maire, Shrewd, and «Lly« Ohu. Singer, Goodwill, and Black Maire were abreast entering the straight, and ran out a little, enabling Shrewd to gat up on tha rails. Shrewd finished best and won by three parts of a length from Singer, who beat Goodwill by half a length. Maahar was fourth, followed by Metellus aad Blaok Maira. Tha winner waa Improved by hi* flrst day's race, and won cleverly, thongh he was possibly s hit lucky to get the opening In the straight. The unlucky runner waa Maaher, who got a very bad passage, and should have won.

form at tha Meeting pointed very strongly to Consent and Havering in the Owen Handicap, and It eventually reaolved itself into a duel between this pair, who were heavily backed. Llanore led at a good pace from Rameses, Consent, Keddar, and Havering. As they turned into the straight Havering ahot ap aqd got an advantafc-e 0 n Oonsent. whom Morris drove through without covering extra ground. A strenuous battle saw Consent bent Havering by a head. Llanore was three lengths back, with Keddar well ap fourth, followed by Oration and Gtenstar, Outside the form of the leading pair, which was already well exposed. Keddar was the improver.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

NEW ZEALANDERS SUCCESSFUL. LIMERICK NOT PRODUCED. (UNITED rUU« **«OCIATIQK—«T «UICT»Te TBLBOIUM - COPTBIOBT.) (Resolved September 15th, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, September 14. The TettersaU'» Club nc« were run today It JUndwiolj la beautiful weather, and with an attendance of 40,000. LiMerlck was loratched for the Chelmsford Stake*. His trainer, T. D. Jones, expressed the opinion that It wai In the beat interests of hie future engagements not to start him t«<day, aa ha desired to reserve htm for the A.J.O. Meeting. The tallowing are the raeulte;— TSiMViT HANDICAP, of 000 sovs; second 180; third «0. 71. 0. M. Cvrrie's b g CEREMONY by Absurd —Pennon lyr* 7-1 .. 1 B. Murphy'* br g Otmabue by Leigh ton —Delight Syr« 8-8 ..3 J. Baron'* eh o Adrian's March by March Along—Princess Ortelle 4yrs 7-8 .. 8 There war* twenty-six starters, inoludlng Crown Area, Loquacious, Becalmed, Reonui, Bright Glow, Backwith, High Dlsdaia, Hamulus, »nd Killarney. The New Zeal»od«r», Ceremony and Cimabue, were always in front, and passing th* Leger Ceremony took charge, and won brilliantly by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 1.24}, which equals the Randwlck record. CHELMSrORD STAKES, of 1230 sovts; second 200, third 100. Weiglit-for-age.

In If. E M. Peatce'i.b 8 MOLLISON by Sero* mond—Molly'* Robe 4yT* 9-4 A. Cook 1 H. R. Telford's ch g Phar Lap by Night Raid —Entreaty Sym 7-6 . . .. 3 S. K. White's ch h Wlnalot by Rossendale —Princess Volga syr* 9-11 8 The other starters were Crucis. Valparaiso Comanche. Nedda. Drearndale. Violin Solo, and Woodgera. Fr,>n ' a good start MolUaon and Nedda led for a furlong, and they ware then supplanted by v ®'P* r, ' M V)r Cruets, with Wine lot last to the front In the straight, and In a thrilling finish won by half a l? n S , V. r0 '?„. »t,V2. finishing Phar Lap. with lenirths away. Comanche was fourth. Time, 1.52. BPRIKO HANDICAP, of 750 *ova; Moond 180, third 76. Um. A. Irfiuisson's br c NIGHTMARCH by Night Raid—Marsa 4y*a »"« R j H. A. Knight's be Paquito by Thnrnham —Madrid flyrs (no weifht „ M. MrCarten «! E K. White's br g I*adUght by Sir Dighton—Leading Lady 8-8 - T Paris and Nicholson's b b Tidal by Sea Sick—Ollieie n. 7-18 .. .. t There wore twenty-one starters inclndiDK Concentrate. The early pacemakers were Spearman and Leadllgbt, hut the New Zealanders inlshed the best Ni«htmarch wlninc well by two lengths from Paquito. with the head-heaters half a length away. Time, 8.5. WELTER HANDICAP, of 500 iovs; second 100, third 50. Im. Trevor and Webster's b g PIRST ACRE hv Aer«—-Oku 1 H. Lorason by Tippler—Lor*

J.»• ♦ ' ■ " F. A. Moses's t'h S Poitiers bv Poltre!— Contono aged S-lt -"uj There were twenty-three starters, ino hidin* Perception. Briar Root, and Oral- First Acre won by half » with two lengths betwMß «#c«nd mnd tMfd. Time, 1.38. Australian Press Association.

ENGLISH RACING.

THE DONCASTER d'P. LONDON. September 13. Th» followin* "■»* result of the noN'CHSTER OCP. ot 1200 »ovs, invading * it cup v*}ued •' 200 io*»; tecoad 200, third tOO. 21m. W Burnett'* b <■ ATHFORO by Bradford—Ath*«i 4rr« .. . 1 T Ri"h»rd»" b h Jnfo by Sm-m-lirt Slovene Syr* •• , . • • 2 M F.. d* St. A'*ry'« br r Rarsbnffh br Comrade —K»r*be Syrs .3 Th*>re wer« four *t»rter». nan br three 'enjrths. four !en«th* between second and • Vrd. -Ari«»r»M«r< Pre** A«»ori»tion. DONCASTER YEARLING SALES. (Received September 14th, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, September 14. The "Daily Telegraph" says: "The drop of 108J thousand guineas at the yearling tales at Doncaster ifaowj that t)t« rich buyers are dropping out of raci«g."—Australian Press Association.

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Rugby union. CANTERBURY BEATS OTAGO A FAST GAME. Delightful conditions prevailed when Canterbury met Gtago in the present of over 6000 spectators at Lancaster Park on Saturday, the day being bright and aunnv and the turf in excellent condition. Everything was in favour of a fast, open game, and such was provided, in the first spell at least. Canterbury had an advantage over Otago in that they took the field a fresh team after a week's spell, whereas Otago were stale after a strenuous tour of the ivort!) Island. The Canterbury team was slightly different from that set out on the programme, Oliver, who had injured a thumb, being replaced by Merritt, and Lilburne taking Hay's place, the latter having an injured leg. There was a change also in the Otago team, Fookes being unable to play. As has so often been seen at Lancaster Park, Canterbury made a good showing in the first spell, seoring 21 points to their opponents' five, and in the second spell did no scoring at all, while the visitors added another five points. Canterbury started off well, throwing the ball about in convincing style and having the initiative practically throughout. The handling was clean and fast, and on one occasion no fewer than nine men handled before a try was obtained. I' was football of a kind that the spectators liked, and the Red and Blacks played up to true representative form. The forwards, too, did their bit satisfactorily, and managed to secure the ball frequently from the scrums for their backs. In the second spell, however, the Otago team played a different game, and for the greater part of it had the measure of the local men, who did not score again. Harris at full-back made the mistake of waiting for the ball to bounce the first time it came bis way, but he pulled himself together afterwards and played a fine game. Merritt had An "on" day and showed his best ' rm on attack. As has been remarked in these columns before, there is no one m Christchurch who is a better exponent of the short kick over the full-back's head and beating his opponent in getting to the ball in time to score. He kicked over Faulks's head on Saturday, but on this occasion Scrimshaw was handy and scored. Carleton played a solid, but not brilliant, game, and formed a good link in the chain of backs, and Hart also performed well, although he was too well marked to get far. Innes and Lilburne made a splendid pair of five-eighths and made many openings, besides putting op a stoat defence. Mullan, behind the scrum, also played solidly, being considerably better than his vis-a-vis. The forwards all worked hard, particularly in the first spell. Faulks, at full-back for Otago, proved himself to be a sure fielder of the ball, and, although he was not up to the standard set by Harris, he came through a heavy afternoon's work with credit. The three-quarter line, in Oliver, MeClymont, and Wilson, showed themselves to be a good combination, and had they been better served by their inside backs would probably have done better. Nicholson and Bathgate, five-eighths, were kept bnsy by Lilburne and Innes, who were definitely their superiors, while Loder, at scrum-half, played pluckily. The forwards were an even lot. Though beaten by Canterbury in the first spell, they gave a much improved performance after the interval, when they kept the play tight and as a result more than held their opponents.

THE PLAY. The teams were as follows: Canterbury (Red and Blade). J. Harris W. E. Merritt S. R. Carleton G. P. Hart H. Lilburne G. D. Xnnes T. P. Mullan G. Scrimshaw J .T. Barrows A. I. OottreU Toby Robinson C. Anderson J. E. Manchester D. Manning Q. W. Thompson Otago (Blue). 8. Faults D. Oliver M. G. McClymont E. Wilson W. Bathgate C. Nicholson D. 8. Loader L- Scott E. Richardson L. Christie J. Pindlay C. Sonntag E. Collett R. Sonter H. 8. Douglas

Canterbury faced the sun in the first spell. Loader put Otago on attack at one«, but Canterbury retaliated determinedly, and the ball travelled along faultlessly to Merritt, who sped to within twenty yards of the objective and then whipped infield to Scrimshaw for the latter to score beneath the posts. It was a really bright movement, and Mullan had no trouble in converting. Canterbury 5; Otago 0. Harris relieved Reds with a huge punt, and the Canterbury backs moved off beautifully, the ball travelling along the line flawlessly to Merritt, who beat the full-back with a beautifully plaeed short kick. He and Scrimshaw raced away from the Otago men, and the latter reached the ball first and touched down. Mullan's kick failed. Canterbury 8; Otago 0. Merritt made a poor attempt with a free-kick from near halfway. Exciting play ensued at midfield, with Canterbury doing well. Reds gi>t to the corner and Merritt threw in a pass to Cottrell, who made a determined dash over. Merritt goaled- Canterbury 13; Otago 0. Otago were lacking in dash, while Canterbury appeared to be enjoying a new lease of life. McClymont beat three men, but Scott, who took his pass, was smothered, and Hart returned with a good run to half-way. Carleton, Serimshaw, and Innes carried play to the Otago corner, but a free-kick by Nicholson let the southerners up to half-way. Wilson was looking after Hart well. Scott broke up a Canterbury back movement near halfway. Then Otago came into the limelight. Following a serum in the Canterbury twentyfive, Nicholson gained possession and sped through a gap at a great pace, passing to McClymont, who saw the chance given, and scored. Bathgato converted with a fine kick. Canterbury 13: Otago

Faulks put O;ago* in a good position with a huge punt. Harris was on his game and savc«l finely twice. Christie led the Otago forwards in a good rush. Faulks badly beat Scrimshaw, who was following up fast. The Trojan-like efforts of Scolt were exciting favourable comment. Canterbury went to within a couple of yards of the line, where a scrum ended in a free kick for C»uiterburv. Merritt failed to goal. One of the best tries ever seen on the Park then came to Canterbury, largely as the result of wonderful footwork by Merritt, who ran in from the wing, catching all the Otago ment out of position Innes and Carleton were first noticed and then Merritt took a pass from the latter, and shot across, looking for a gap. Manchester took his pass in front of the goal, and after gaining 20 varris g av> to B* rt * or the latter tn run in- JJlburne converted with as Jxeellont kick. Canterbury 18; Ota S o 5. "

Ahother movement came from midfield. Carleton swung a pass to Hart, who finding himßelf blocked, passed back, and Carleton scored wide out. Lilburne failed with the kick. Canterbury 21; Otago -5. Oliver showed pace on the Otago wing, and a penalty kick by Bathgate failed to rise. The speed of the game had fallen away. Carleton let Otago well U P by dropping an easy pass, but Canterbury soon extricated* themselves, and some stirring football eventuated in the Otago half, but the half-time bell terminated it. Canterbury 21; Otago 5. One of ilerritt's tricky punts got Faulks into trouble at once, and the ball trickled out near the corner Otago were vigorous now, playing a different game. Merritt made a wonderful attempt to pot from a great distance. Mullan was pulled in possession, and the Otago tackling Was troublesome. The Otago forwards were playing close and trying to keep play tight. Faulks put Otago on attaek witn a brilliant "grubber." Hart intercepted a pass and he, Innes, and Carleton carried on dangerously. Innes kicked solidly to past halfway, after Otago had eome back. Douglas, Nicholson, and McClymont did well in a good passing rush, the last-named being grassed a yard or two short- Lilburne got Canterbury out of trouble with a well-placed free-kick. He followed it up with a great punt, which, luckily for Otago, bouneed right for Faulks. Canterbury were penalised for shepherding, and the erowd showed displeasure when Harris forced, after the Otago free-kiek had gone over. The Canterbury hookers were doing well, but they incurred a penalty close up, Bathgate missing the attempt. Then Bathgate punted over when Otago had worked up to a good position. Presently Mullan did good work with a line-kick from the base of the scrum, and Innes and Merritt carried right to the Otago twenty-five. Douglas did great work in following up, after Oliver had tackled Merritt robustly and knocked the ball out of his possession, and Oliver kicked along the ground, and caught the ball on a bounce to score a meritorious try behind the posts. Bathgate added the niajor points. Canterbury 21; Otago 10. Merritt put Canterbury on attack, punting cleverly. Mullan, Lilburne, and Hart were associated in pretty passing, which was well countered, and a kicking duel between the full-backs ensued. Anderson went off hurt and Carson took his place. A kick by Bathgate from a freekick taken from near touch was a long way out. Otago attacked ceaselessly. MeClymont beat several Reds in a straight run, and Canterbury had to defend for their lives, but they presently delighted the crowd by taking advantage of Otago mistakes, reaching the other twenty-five. Oliver left the field hurt, and F. Vorrath went on and took & place in the forwards, Douglas going back to the wing- Play swung up and down until the bell, but the score remained unaltered. Canterbury 21; Otago 10. Mr E. A. Empson was referee. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. OTAGO BEATS CANTERBURY. In a representative match between Otago juniors and Canterbury senior B players, played as a curtain-raiser to the big match, the visitors won by 16 points to 12. In the first spell J. McPhail made a splendid run and scored for Canterbury, the attempt at goal being unsuccessful, and just before the Interval Sheriffs kicked a penalty goal for Otago. In the second spell P. A. Graham scored a try for Canterbury, as did McMillan, Canterbury then leading by 9 points to 3. The aspect of the game was then changed. Otago taking the initiative. Pryde scored at the corner. Sheriffs converting. Then from a scramble Kiel scored. Sheriffs again adding the extra points. McMillan crossed the line for Canterbury, but Otago made the game safe by another try gained by Ewart, thus winning by 16 to 12. Mr 8. Hollander refereed.

WELLINGTON BEATS AUCKLAND.

AN EXCITING STRUGGLE. (PftBSS ASSOCIATION tSLKOBAH.) AUCKLAND, September 14. In a hard game, with dashes of spectacular play, Wellington defeated Auckland at Eden Park to-day by 23 point* to 16. The gam# was marked by strenuous forward play, with the backs on each side showing up when opportunities were offered. Playing with the wind in the first spell, Auckland was at one stage leading by 13 points to nil, but Wellington was not to be denied, and in the last three minutes of the game notched three tries and completely overran its opponents. A feature of the match was the splendid generalship of Porter and Nicholls. Wellington scored three tries, two of which were converted, and kicked three penalty goals. Auckland scored two tries which were converted and kicked two penalty goals. Conditions were good, and there was an attendance of 20,000 spectators. Wellington played against a fairly strong breeze in the first spell. Prom a scrum in the twenty-five Corner ran round the blind side and kicked over the line, Minns touching down for an easy try wide out. Busn converted with a great kick.

Auckland ■ • ■ - ■? Wellington -. t • • . 0 .. Auckland was hooking the ball m the scrams. From a penalty fit tfce twenty-five Bush landed a fine goal.

Auckland - • • • ® Wellington • - „ - • ® So far the game had been fought out practically by the forwards. From a drop-out Elvy obtained possession and thrilled the crowd with a side-stepping run down the line. Porter was always in the picture, both on attack and defence. Bush and Lucas were associated in a great movement which resulted is the tatter scoring a fine try between the posts after running from halfway. Corner easily converted.

Auckland • - . . 13 Wellington .. -- 0 Wellington attacked strongly in Auckland s twenty-five, but could not finish the movement. Wellington continued to attack and Mackay made a bright dash at the end of a passing bout. A penalty '»v.- Heazlewood open the visitors' score with a nice goal from the twenty-five. Auckland . • .. 13 Wellington . • ■ - 3 A minnte later the same player again succeeded with another good kiek.

Auckland ... . ■ 18 Wellington . • • - 6 Wellington now pressed strongly, and Nkholls made a great opening by beating several players, but Elvy wSs caught by Minns immediately. Frotn an easy position Heazlewood kicked his third penalty goal. Auckland . . . - Wellington . . .. 9 Poor passing by the Wellington backs enabled Bush to break through, a knock-on holding up the attack, however. Bush had a chance from a penalty In an easy position and succeeded. The scores at half-time were: Auckland . . . . 16 Wellington . . . . 9 On resuming, Barry replaced Taylor in the Wellington pack. Whenever Porter was penalised the crowd cheered _ lustily. Play was fast and exciting, with Wellington penning Auckland in its twenty-five, until a freekick relieved. "Elvy beat several opponent® in a side-stepping run from his own line, and then Ramson broke clean away, but Butler tackled him safely. A good rush by the Wellington backs saw Porter join ;n and break his way through for a fine try. Heaziewnnj failed with the kick.

Auckland . . - • 1 Wellington . . . • ' - . Immediately Kioholi* made a great opening and Maekav brushed Lucas off to score bsside the posts. Heazlewood Wvl'irgton . . • • ' ™ Auckland . - • ■ ' ®

Wellington made another fine rally juJ't on tim», Sffackay making a goid opening which ended in Wilsoji scoring beside the Henitewood converted and the game ended with the scores:— W,»]]iTj£ton . . . . Auckland . . . - ■

NORTH OTAGO BEAT OTAGO B. (FUM 43SOCU.TIOW TBI.MttA.SS-) DUKEDIX, September 14. In a ragged game before 1500 spectators, Xorth Otago defeated an Qtago B team by 13 points to 8. 6umpter ana Ros« scored for the winners, Hunter converting try and kicking a penalty. Sutherland and watts scored fer Otago, Prebble converting one try.

CANTERBURY B BEAT BULLER. V ?MSS ASSOCIATION" TXUtMJUK.) WESTPORT, September 14. In th-s presence of a large gathering an® in beautiful weather. Canterbury B team defeated Buller representatives this afternoon by 22 paints to 9. The game was always interesting, the Buller forwards more than holding their own with the visiting pack and holding up the Canterbury passing movements. Although the sun and wind were both with them in the first spell, Canterbury led at half-time by only 6 points to S—a try by Serra and a penalty goal by Oliver for Canterbury, and a penalty Ky Graham ior Buller. When the teams turned over Buller were pressed persistently by Canterbury and Oliver scored an unconverted try. Goodall and Quiirn added tries for Buller, levelling the scores, but in the closing stages Can terbury rattled on three tries in quick succession by Brown, GiVba, and Hazelhurst, Khodes and Payne each converting one try. CANTERBURY COUNTRY TEAM BEATEN. FAST GAME AGAINST NELSON. SPECIAL TO THE PILES S.; NELSON, September 14. There was perfect weather, with a light wind blowing, when the Canterbury country team met Nelson. The ground was hard. Canterbury won the toss. An exchange of kicks brought the game to the Kelson 25. Snodgrass ran to half-way. Bi%phan ran through to the Nelson twentyfive. A penalty to Kelson gave relief. Ellis brought play to the Christchurch twenty-five, where a clever mark by Crothall saved Nelson from a score. Canterbury pressed, and Snodgrass saved with a good line kick. Maxwell sent to Low, who knocked on. Milliken ran round very fast and went out in touch. Wells secured and outpaced the Canterbury men. Prom a scrum near the line Murphy secured and cleared. Nelson was kept busy defending. Newmu intercepted and came - through. From a penalty Nelson forced.' Page broke through nicely, but the Nelson defence was sound. Canterbury charged to the line, and from a scrum Page secured, passed to Maxwell, who dropped the pass. Snow cleared to halfway. The Canterbury back, Bisphan, nearly scored, but Boyce saved smartly. Bisphan made a feeble attempt to pot a goal. Nelson bad to force down. From a scrum Fowler sent out to Smith, and regaining the ball, scored. Snodgrass converted. Nelson 5, Canterbury 0. Canterbury took play to the Nelson twentyfive, and caused Nelson to force. All the Nelson backs' handled, but there was no score. Canterbury came back with a great forward rush, and Watson scored. Bisphan failed with the kick. Nelson 5, Canterbury 8. From a scrum, Fowler secured and ran right through the Canterbury side, scoring by the posts. Snodgrass converted. Nelson 10, Canterbury 3. Canterbury went to the Nelson twenty-five. After willing play a penalty was given to Canterbury, and Bisphan just missed from half-way. The Canterbury backs attacked, and Crothall missed s pot- Bisphan dribbled through from the twenty-five, picked up, and scored near the posts. His kick hit the upright. Nelson 10, Canterbury 6. This was the scor* at half-time.

On resuming, Canterbury rushed play to the Nelson twenty-five. Pace sent out to Maxwell, who scored. Page missed an easy kisk. Nelson 10, Canterbury ft. The Canterbury backs threw the ball about. Page sent to WilMsmson, who scored. There was no goal. Canterbury 12. Nelson 10. Nelson Went to the Canterbury twenty-five. A penalty was given to Nelson, and Snodgrass just missed from near half-way. Bisphan intercepted and got clear away, but had not enough pace for Wells and Page. Opening up splendidly, Nelson took charge, and Fowler again crossed under the posts. Snodgrass converted. Nelson 15, Canterbury 12. Canterbury made great efforts. Newman got away for Nelson and sent a weak pass. Snodgrass knocked on. A Canterbury attack was spoilt by a penalty. Bisphan lost the ball when he looked like scoring. Nelson was penalised for waiting off-side. Maxwell missed a knock-on by a Canterbury forward, ' and spoilt a sure score. A penalty to Canterbury in front of the goal was kicked by Williamson. Nelson 15, Canterbury IS. Page intercepted and ran thirty yards. Snodgrass gained a lot of ground with a great kick. Canterbury broke away, but Bisphan knocked on. Canterbury was getting the ball from the scrums. A Canterbury player missed a pot and Snodgrass kicked to the line. From half-way Page and Maxwell went on their own, but off-side pley spoilt the effort. Canterbury made a great rush to the Nelson line, a penalty giving relief when it was badly wanted. Play became fast and exciting. Newman and Higgins made a greet dribble past half-way. The Nelson baeks secured and the ball passed from Cooke to White, who outpaced the opposition, and scored at the corner. Snodgrass missed the goal. Nelson 18, Canterbury 15. Page made a great run of fifty yards, and was collared by Boyce, the full-back. Williamson made a great run, but was not supported. Canterbury made desperate efforts. Fowler put Nelson in an attacking position with a good run and kick. Snodgrass secured and went over for a try. There was no goal, and the game ended: Kelson 21, Canterbury 15.

HAWKE'S BAY BEAT TARANAKI.

CLOSELY-CONTESTED GAME. (PHSBS ASSOCIATION TKMEQBAU.) NAPIER, September 14. After leading to the last minute, Taranaki were to-day beaten by Hawke's Bay by 16 points to 14, in the hardest and most exciting game of the season. The visitors dominated play in the first half, the backs especially being dangerous, and at halttime led 11 to nil. Then, in the last quarter, the Hawke's Bay forwards mads a remarkable recovery and swept everything before them. The match was played on a hard ground in brilliant sunshine, before a moderate attendance. The game had been in progress only atx minutes when, from a line-out close to the Bay line, the ball went to Robinson, who out in smartly anil sent the ball out to Crawford, who drew first blood for Taranaki. Collins missed with his kick. Taranaki S, Hawke's Bay nil. Play for a time was mostly m neutral territory, bat occasionally the visitors' inside backs used penetrating tactics, which called for a so and defence. Bay were not lacking is this respect and were able tier quently to clear well down the field. A spectacular try was next staged by the visitors. Crawford got way in his own twenty-five and punted. Following np, Owen got possession but was tackled. Crawford, coming up again, secured and raced in under the posts unopposed. Collins converted. Taranaki 8, Hawke's Bay nil. Smothering one by one the Bay backs in an attacking movement, the visitors had them all on the ground and left the way fu Ear * or to race in and score at the corner. Collins missed with the kick. Taranaki 11, Hawke's Bay nil. Bay were arable to open a sooring account by means of two free kicks, and a pot by Burn also missed the mark, halftjme sounding with no additions. "aranaki kicked off and Bay immediately rattled down the line with a forward movement. Brownlie let it out to the backs ? n ® pass from Bnru to South saw t"® latter touch down and Setford con?C yu i. "^ arana ki 11, Hawke's Bay 5. Within a couple of minntes play was taken to the Bay end and Watson just got over Collins missed with the kick. a « arak ' Hawke's Bay 5. South had' to retire with an injured leg and was replaced by Sotherway. Hard forward play characterised the rest of the game, with the advantage slightly in Bay's favour, A long pass from Gemmell was ? «P ty Ruru, and the ball trarelled to Grenside, who crossed in the corner, yrrenside missed with the kick. Taranaki '4. Hawke's Bay 11. , Bay forwards eaeilv outclassed the aranaki pack, but the visiting rearguard a.wavs required watching. Once they had a great "hanee, but Brans outpaced the onposition and forced. The Bay forwards battled away until Brownlie, S. Gemmell, a j ""Kav raced and passed like backs, and the last-named scored. Grenside converged. Hawke's Bay 16, Taranaki 14. Robinson retired with an injured shoulder, and the oell sounded immediately.

RUGBY IN CANADA.

formation of union. !VJfITET> PRESS ASSOCIATION —ST BUCTBJO rtJJtatkn—COPTBICHT.) OTTAWA, September 18. At Winnipeg the Rugby Union of Canada, the final link in the chain of Empire Rugby unions, was created to-day, when delegate* froßi provincial associations passed a resolution authorising the newlv-formed body to control this sport in Canada. They adopted the rules in f»rc« in Great Britain, aiming ," 8 t irs an even standard of play.—Au»Association,

MARLBOROUGH V. WELLINGTON COLTS. association rauaaax.) BLENHEIM, September 14. Marlborough were defeated by 23 points to 9 by the Wellington Colts. The visitors opened promisingly, and within five minutes had scored a converted try. Eastwood being sent over for a try which Lafflason converted. The Marlborough forwards assumed the aßcendsncy after about ten minutes, and from then on till half-time the home team had the best of the game territorially. The handling by the backs was indifferent, and all attacking movements eame to nought. Numerous chances for penalty goals were missed. The half-time scores weTe S to 0. Favoured by a light breeze, Wellington made the pace a cracker for the first fifteen minutes in the second spell, £ pence, Wright, and Organ scored good tries, Lsmason converting two. Marlborough then took s hand, and Phillips and Washington scored between the posts. The easiest of goals was missed. Fleming kicked a difficult penalty goal, and the game was swinging in Marlborough's favour, but they could not improve the position. After the bell went, Spence again scored, Lamason converting. manawhenua brat WELLINGTON. (pinss association mioux.) WELLINGTON, September 14. Manawhenua 24 beat Wellington 20. This was a last-minute victory, Wellington being in the lead almost to the end. In the second spell a bright sun was proving disturbing to Wellington, who, in the first spell had a lead of 17 point; to 3. Manawhenua's final bid for victory took the form of an inspiring assault, with Wellington desperately but nnavailingly striving to break the Manawhenua's forwards' beautiful combined attack. While the team was not Wellington's strongest, Manawhenua's victory is full of merit. It was a fast, open game. The scorers were:—For Wellington, Murray (2), Fell, Poulston, and Chaney (2), Shearer converting one; for Manawhenua, Fletcher (penaUv), Strange (2), Conrad, Pitzggrald (2), Tatana converting three. A FRIENDLY GAME. In a friendly football match played between the North Canterbury and Papanui Clubs, North Canterbury won hy 19 points to 14. IN OTHER CENTRES. (razes association te-eosams.) AUCKLAND, September 15. The weather was fine for outdoor sports at Auckland yesterday. The Pollard Cup final was won by Technical Old Boys, who defeated University by 30 points to 3. Ponsonby and University play off in the senior championship final next Saturday. RUGBY LEAGUE. THACKER SHIELD FINAL. ADDINGTON WIN SPIRITLESS game. Hard grounds and a strong sun, tempered by en easterly wind, were the conditions for the Canterbury Rugby Football League's final competition match on Saturday. By defeating Sydenham by 8 points to 5, Addington regained possession of the Thacker Shield, last held by the elnb in 1929. As they have also won the HcKeon Cup and Vivian Cup, there can be little doubt as to which is the best team this season. Their football, due to their clever inside backs and fast three-quarters, has, been of the best, and there is surely no one to begrudge them their triple success. There is still one more honour for them to gain locally, the Ciub Flags, at present held by Marist, to which club a challenge has been issned. Addington also play for the Gore Cup next Saturday against Christian Brothers, Dunedin, the winners of this fixture being given the title of champions of the South Island. The teams in the final were:— Addington—B. O'Connell; G. Valgar, J. Stapley. J. Henderson; W. Stuart, 3. Amos; A Peddie; C. &turrock, A. Green, L. Brownie, L. Amos, W. Mayne," F. Flanagan. Sydenham—T, Davidson; J. W. Lamberton, G. Fraser, M. Davis; C. Mathews, L. Turton; C. McGulre; W. le Warne, 8. le Warne, C. Campbell, E. Bamberger, W. Drury, O. Goring. The absence of Addington's captain, J. Sanders, made a big difference to the side, their movements generally lacking finish and erispness. The whole game was disappointing for a final. At times it was quite ragged, but the good play was mostly provided by the Addington backs in spectacular sallies, often from their twenty-five. The tackling by Sydenham was solid all through, and it took a lot of quick work to get very far. Sydenham, on defence, were e great side, and they were also adepts at spoiling, but, on attack, they have about the worst backs in the competition. Lamberton, who had to retire early, was the only one to show attacking form, with Davis and Fraser prominent at times. The others were purely defenders, and apparently ere not going to change their methods. W. le Warne was a host in himself, and with his brother, S. le Warne, and Campbell, he gave the Addington defence many anxious moments. Of the other forwards, Hamberger showed up a lot, but he was not always helping his Bide. Of the backs, besides Davidson, who was splendid, the others were outclassed. Turton's tackling was again good. The Addington forwards were more In the limelight than usual as a pack. L. Brownie j was about the best. He has not shown Saturday's form before. Green also ahowed up I well. L. Amos did not pack in properly, and was inclined to get in the way of the backs. Stuart, playifig in place of ! Sanders, was excellent at the start, but i faded as the game wept on. Stapley and Henderson combined well, and should be a great attacking force next year. O'Connell j mulled things badly at the start, but improved as he went on, and was in good form near the end.

Sydenham were first to attack, but the effort was short-lived, and the Magpies returned to the centre, whence Brownie dribbled clear to send on to J. Amos, who was held up. On playing the ball, he whipped it out to Stapley for a elever run before sending Green on for a try. J. Amos failed with the kick. There was « long spell of midfield play, till W. le Warne started s rush to Addington territory. O'Conn ell fumbled and dropped the ball at the feet of the charging forwards, who carried on to the line, McOuire scoring the try. Fraser goaled. Bad passing was stopping Addington in many rushes. Brownie and Green led a forward sally to within striking distance, when, from a serum, Peddie was away fast and sent to lu Amos, to 3. Amos, who cut in through a gaping hole for a try. O'Connell missed the goal. This left Addington leading by « points to 5 at the Interval. Although Addington had the better of the second spell, their only score was a penalty goal near the end, ard Sydenham did not add to their tally. Mr P. Kirton was referee. SSOONS GRASS. Linwood beat West Coasters by defanlt. TBXBS GBA9S. Canterbury 88, Bunanga 6. FOTTBTH GBADB. Marist A 7, Marist B 8. SBVHUTU GRADE. Waimairi 7, Biccarton A 5. Marist A 14, Marist B 0. SCHOOLBOYS. Marist A 17, Marist B 0. Linwood A 45, Biccarton 0. N.S.W. PREMIERSHIP. (-jsrrzß pbess associatiou —bt blbctkio TgUtaBATB COPTOIOHT.) (Received September 15th, 5.6 p.m.) SYDNEY, September 14. The Kagby I/eague premiership was decided to-day in the presence of 16,000 spectators, when South Bydney won fairly easily, defeating Newtown by 30 points to 10.—Australian Press Association.

AUSTRALIAN'S TOUR. (Received September 15th. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, September 14. The Australian Rugby League team defeated Batley by 27 points to s.—Australian Press Association, United Service AT AUCKLAND. iFBSSS *MOCXATXOJi TXLSGRAJt.) AUCKLAND, September 15. In the Roope Rooster competition PesconbT 23 best Richmond 0; Marist 23 beat City 7.

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ENGLISH CUP TIES. Two re-played English Cap ties were the only senior grade aatchM to be played s> Saturday last. The first meeting of Nomad* and Kaiapoi, at English Park, produced a two-goal draw on a frouid which was • like a quagmire. Kaiapoi waa the venue an and on this occasion Nomads made no uptake of the issue. The Blues won by the decisive margin of five goals to two. Rangers and Stunner also played a two-goal drawn game in the first round. At English Park the game waa replayed. At the call ol time the scores were level, with a goal apiece. Extra time was played, bat neither side could register the deciding goal, and once more the match will be replayed. Stunner (1) v. Sanger* (X). At English Park, on a fast and dry turf, ] the much-discussed English Cup match be- j tween Hangers and Sumner waa replayed. On their first meeting the C.F.A. awarded the match to SuiSner on a technical point, bnt subsequently this decision waa rescinded, and a repiay was ordered. The teams wen: Sumner (Bed and Black) Qoai, Hawkes; foil-backs, F. Allen, S. Neville; half backs, O. Alien, K. H. Neville, 6. Stiff; forwards, I F. BelL R. Browne, M. Peterson, H. Stone- i man. H. Campbell. i Bangers (White) —Goal, E. Barnes; fallbacks, W. Barnes, W. Lorimer; half-backs, J. Morrow, J. McLean, J. Lees; forwards, J. \ Bobb, H. Sl6an, A. Bissett, 0. Fraser, W. | flood. i Sumner kicked off towards the town-end j goal, and the opening exchanges were eras. From a free-kick to Sumner, Stiff placed a hot shot, which brought E. Barnes into action to clear. At the other end, from a eross by Friser, Bangers were nearly through, bnt S. Neville filled the breach, and cleared for Stunner. Following play was fast and even, bnt both sets of forwards missed many opportunities through Indifferent shooting. In a Bangers' raid. Flood placed an angle shot, which Hawkes almost Ist through. Fran the clearance McLean let drive, but this time Bawkes was alert. Peterson and firowne were prominent in a sharp Sumner attack, hut good covering by Larimer and W. Barnes averted danger. At the other end McLean made a great opening for Fnser, but the Bangers' winger shot hopeleesly wide at close range. Sumner wen attacking at half-time whistle, and there waa no score. ... On resuming, Rangers had the best of the exchanges. Sloan made a break down the centre, and placed to the right for Bissett to shoot high over the crossbar at easy range. At the other end, from a free-Mck, Peterson punched in a hot shot, which W. Barnes beaded clear. A further free-kick to Sumner saw Bell place well to goal, but from a melee Campbell placed behind. From halfway Fraser made a break for Bangers, and from his service Sloan crossed to goal. Hawkes cleared, and a-sharp return from Bissett carried just outside. Play was very faggad, and the combination poor. From well down Bell placed a dropping shot to the Rangers' goal. A hectic struggle followed, from which Lorimer finally cleared. loriroer blocked a desperate Sumner raid, and then McLean put Bangers attacking through Bissett. Fraser gathered on the right and dropped in a beautiful centre, which Sloan tapped into the net. Rangers 1, Sumner 0. The game now livened with Sumner right after the equaliser. From a sharp attack Stoneman headed in. but was ruled offside. Allan repulsed a Ranger?' raid, and Sumner replied on the right. From a centre there followed a lively scramble In the Rangers goal. Stoneman found an opening, and he booted through, to equalise the setrres. Time was called shortly afterwards without further score, and two extra spells were played. There was no score during extra time, and the match will once moTe be replayed. Pinal score: Rangers 1, Sumcer 1. Beferee, Mr Campbell. Nomads (6) ▼. Kaiapoi (2). In the first half of the match at Kaiapoi the hoine team held Nomads, and the game was fast and interesting. In the second half and under persistent Nomads' attacks, Kaiapoi became demoralised. _ For Nomads, Wilson and Allen seored twice and Smith once. Bristow and Bruce registered for Kaiapoi, and the final score was: Nomads 5, Kaiapoi 2. Mr 3. Cawtheray was referee. Playing at Kaiapoi on Saturday afternoon in the replay for the English Cup Nomads 5 defeated Kaiapoi 2. JTTNIOB A GRADE. Western defeated Nomads at Hagtey Park bv 3 goals to 1. Referee, Mr Jennings. Playing at Hagley Park. Y.M.C.A. drew with Thistle A, one goal aIL Beferee, Mr Playing at Hagley Park, Thistle B defested Spreydon by 5 £o4ls to A* Bc'crcft, *k Albans beat Sumner by default. The match between Lyttelton and Marist, played at Hagley Park, was drawn —no score. Mr* Horsley was referee. Other Grades. In the fourth grade. White Cup, playing at English Park, Western defeated Nomads by 5 goals to nil. Referee, Mr W. Warden. In the fifth grade knock-out competition Technical defeated St. Albans, at Hagley Park, by 4 goals to all. Referee, Mr Sharr. In, the sixth grade knock-out competition, playing at Hagley Park, ifarist defeated Xomads by 3 goals to 2. Referee, Mr Aitkeo.

* St. Albans defeated Thistle at Hagi«y Park by 5 goals to 1. fceferee, X* Johnston. OTHER MATCHffe. (FSMS AMOCUSttt* TMWIW) AUCKLAND. September IS. In the IWeoa Cop fsmpeHtlfm Tramways # beat Celtic 3; YJC.OA. 2 beat Thistle «; Manurewa 4 beat Osehusga 1; North Show 1 drew with Bon Accord 1. ' WELLINGTON, September 15. In the Challenge Cap final Maiifet 5 beat Diamonds 3. In the ftrat A dhampienakt* Petone 6 beat Institute X.