SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20039, 22 September 1930, Page 14

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. September -2—Avondale J.O. (second day). September 25, 27—Geraldine B.C. September 27—Hawke's Bay J.C. October 4—Napier Park R.O. October 4—Kurow J.C. October 4, fl—Auckland K.C. October 9. 11—Dunedin J.C. October 10, 11—Otaki Maori K.C. October 16, IS—South Canterbury J.C. October 18 —Maiterton K.C. Ootober 25, 27—Wellington B.C. October 27—Woverley R.C. October 27—Waikato Hunt. October 27 —Waipawa County R.C. October 37—North Canterbury B.C. October 27, 29—Gore R.C. October 80, November I—Poverty Bay Turf Club. TROTTING FIXTURES. October 4 —Methven T.C. October 11—Waikato T.C. October 18—Northland T.C. Ootober 25. 27—Qreymouth T.C. October 2S, 27—Auckland T.C. October 27—Oamaru T.C. TURF GOSSIP. Acceptances for the Geraldine Racing Club's Meeting close at 8 p.m. to-day. Acceptances for the Kurow Jockey Club's Annual Meeting aro due at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. In a letter received over the weekend from F. D. Jones, he stated that he was shipping Arikiwai back by Friday's boat, and the gelding should be at Riccarton on Wednesday. Arikiwai had suffered from soreness, off and on since arrival, but the trouble was not serious, and did uot cause any cessation in his preparation. He is to be kept in work at Riccarton, and although ho has missod the nominations for the meetings near at hand, he will probably be seen out again next month. In regard to Limerick, Jones said he had suffered from a bad attack of kidney trouble, necessitating veterinary treatment, but when Jones wrote, he anticipated the trouble being overcome in time for the gelding to race on Saturday last. This was Limerick's only ailment, as his legs had given no trouble whatever, and he was actually as sound as ever. Two enquiries were held at the Ashburton Meeting on Saturday. After tho decision of the principal event, C. Carmont, rider of Starshooter, was asked to explain his action in crossing over in front of Rascal too quickly in the straight, and interfering with him. The stewards, however, on hearing the evidence, decided not to take farther action. The second enquiry waa into alleged interference with On Top, by First Raid in the Farewell Handicap. The stewards found that any interference was accidental, and no further steps were considered necessary.

Mr R. Adamson's mare, Skyqucst.by '■. Autumnus—Telescope* haß produced a chestnut filly foal to Robespierre. Mr W. H. Ballinger produced a rather attractive looking two-year-old j at Ashburton on Saturday in- the tilly Flower by Arausio. She was the only one of her age in the Trial Plate, but no line could be obtained as to her capabilities by the race, as she dwelt on the mark when the barrier went up, and when &p did leave, she failed to steer a straight course until the field were well on their way. C. Emerson saddled up his first candidate as a trainer, when he produoed the three-year-old colt Standard Rose by Rosenor from The Kiss in the Trial Plate at Ashburton on Saturday. In spite' of having only a few fast sprints prior to the fixture, the colt ran a solid race into third place, and showed a lot of determination in his finishing effort with the more experienced Bellbird. This was his first appearance in public, and an improvement on Saturday's placing can soon be looked or. Tray Bond is down to contest the Ohapi Hack Handicap at Geraldine on Saturday. This is a maiden event for horses that have not won-,, a race to the value of 50 sots at time of nomination, a condition that makes _Saturday's winner eligible. Tray Bond was weighted at 8-4 for the race, and the hanqicapper has no power to give her more by virtue of the rule that defines a race like the Ashburton Trial Plat* as a weight-for-aee event, and no horse winning a weight-for-age race can be rehandlcapDed. Jt is probably unlucky for the Geraldine Club that the filly is exempt, as taking a line on her decisive win on Saturday, her presence win not be conducive po as large a field as would otherwise be paraded. • . .Mr 6. Kara last week received word from Sydney that Inevitable had bean troubled with acute shoulder soreness, and had to be put out of active work for a few weeks. This will mean his missing a number of the spring meetings. The three-year-old, Red Koyal, by Rosenor, was, however, faring-very well, and track watchers;at Randwick bad marked him off for an important success. He is stated to be doing everything suggestive of mastering a journey, and was classed, as a Derby possibility. Quarterdeck was very sore, both before and after the hurdle race at Ashburton on Saturday, and is now to be given a rest for a few weeks, This course is unfortunate for the ownertrainer, as the mare had been schooling so well, that she promised to earn some money at the early spring meetings. Unless softer tracks than those at Ashburton are encountered at the fortheomiog Meetings, Mr W. H. Ballinger will find it difficult to win many races with Black Mint and Royal Game, and if success should-come his way, the latter heme looks the more likely of the pair to earn a winning bracket on the southern trip. Miss Bradbury suffered from muscle soreness at Ashburton on Saturday, and this accounted for her slowness in leaving the barrier in- her engagement and falling to strike out at any part of the race. She will not be taken to the Geraldine Meeting. Bapina ran only a fair raco in the Fairfield Hack Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday. There does not seem much likelihood of his filly ever approaching the standard set by her halfbrother, Rapine. F. P. Glaridge was unable to be present at the Ashburton Meeting on Saturday, and S. Barr was in charge of Haze, Starshooter, and Rascal, whom he produced in splendid order. Barr has been looking after Olaridge's team for some - weeks past, and he should lead in more winners during the forthcoming southern circuit. Coraprls was unfortunate in striking a galloper .like Gustavo in the Fairfield Hack Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday. As was the esse in his races at ' the National Meeting, he was badly placed over the early stages, and was - not actually .prominent until he essayed ,< -^hiS'finishing run well down the straight. 4This Kilbroany gelding is improving all .'f'the time, and later on will be tackling t« better company over a distance of , -ground. ' He is bred on solid lines, his ;v flamy Lady Hallna, being by SoUferlne *vm Halina, dam of Solferite and Best *l!W«»a, Qomprls figures amongst the BominatiOns for the New Zealand Cup.

H. Donovan raced tliree of his team —Sapient, Audience, and Appeal—at Ashburton on Saturday, but all failed to show any prominence in their respective engagements. Each was ridden by the stable apprentice, G. Murfitt, who was making his first appearance in public.

The New Zealand contingent hardly hold their own at Roeehill. on Saturday, tho only winner amongst the visitors being First Sight, who, uccording to wireless information, started at a price running well into double figures. This would not be surprising over a seven furlong course, and judging by the cable comment he was, as is usual in his races in New Zealand, in what was considered a hopeless position entering the straight. There is no doubt about this gelding's wonderful burst of speed when he gets settled down to his work, and with a furlong further to go in the Epsom Handicap ho will have to be seriously considered. In fact it would not be surprising to find him elevated to, favourite, and in that case P. D. Jones would have the honour ot providing the first pre-post choices for both tho big Randwick handicaps. First Sight's time on Saturday was only three-quarters of a second outside tho Australian and New Zealand record jointlv held by Finora (Riccarton) and Waranton (Flemington). Gay Crest was again unlucky in striking a formidable galloper in his engagement in the Rosehill Cup, his conqueror. Cragford, establishing a course record for tho distance. Gay Crest's prospects in the Metropolitan Handicap do not now look so favourable as they did earlier on the previous Saturday's race, also run in fast time. He does not seem to have much chance of boatine Paquito in tho longer event, while in the Hosehill Cup running Cragford also appears to hold him safe. On Saturday Cragford conceded Gay Crest 41b. but in the Metropolitan Cragford has 7-5 and Gay Crest 7-10, or a difference in Cragford's favour of 91b • Cragford was equal second.favourite with Waterline for the Metropolitan Handicap when the last Australian mail left and was also one of the first choices for the Caulfield Cup. This was shortly after his success in the Hcatherlie Handicap, nine furlongs, at Caulfield on September 6th. Cragford's sire, Eastern Monarch (by Lemberg) was a stayer. Ho was a remarkably unlucky horse at four and live years, running second in several important races in England. Cragford's breeding on his maternal Bide dofls not appeal greatly in staying connexion, but his racing form can be weighed against that. Cena, his dam, is by Anuria from Snap, by Padlock from Warrawee, by Gang Forward. Cena was 19 when she threw Cragford. The success of Phar Lap and the second placing of Nightmarch is becoming a regular item of news from Sydney, and New Zealanders will be pleased if Nightmarch should improve his record His only chance of having a winning turn will be to escape Phar Lap, but this will bo difficult in the forthcoming programmes. Pha* Lap undoubtedly stands out amongst all opposition he is likely to meet from now on and it would not be surprising to find Nightmarch returning to New Zealand after tho Randwick gathering.

Mr T. H. Lowry'a broom mares Miss Cute, dam of Clever, and Auratum (Absurd—Desert Gold) left Hawke's Bay, last week on a visit to Hunting Son? in Gisborne. The journey was made by horse-float, Mr G.une Carrington, owner of Hunting Song, having had one built especially for use in connexion with his stud

Another of Weathervano's progeny got on the winning list recently when Perfect Weather accounted • for the Three-year-old Handicap at the Queensland Turf. Club's Meeting on September 6th. She was bred at Elderslie and is from the English mare Fulica, dam of Fulmar and Bilver Coot. She was one of the yearlings sent by Mr Duncan to the Brisbane sales in March, 1929. and was sold for 150 guineas. The EHerslie Stud was also responsible for a winner at the Werribee (Melbourne) Meeting on September 3rd, the six-year-old gelding, 1.0.U.. n brother to the Riccartontrnined Miss Bradbury, securing a six furlong event in a comfortable manner.

TROTTING NOTES.

Nominations for the Waikato T.C.'s Spring Meeting close to-morrow. Nominations for the New Zealand Cup close at noon on Thursday. Arethusa's decisive win at Ashburton on Saturday will still further consolidate her position. as favourite for the New Zealand Derby, and up to the present there does not appear ono likely to beat her. There is still a good time to elapse before the running of the Derbv in November and. there is plenty of time for Arethusa to train off and . for other promising youngsters to make big improvement. It is possible that a number will bo Been out at the Geraldine Meeting, thie week and one of these will be Royal Chenault, one of the best,, looking three-year-olds, in commission and the makings of a good racehorse. J. Bryoe has enjoyed outstanding success with horses of the Four Chimes breed in Matchlight, Cathedral Chimes, Taraire, and Ahuriri, and at Ashburton on Saturday he produced another more than useful performer in Ayrmont Chimes, by Pour Chimes—Harold Rothschild mare. This horse has not done a great deal of racing and when he first came to Bryce's stable, some twelve months ago, he was very green. Bryce has worked in him a big improvement, and with a couple of minor races to his credit he looks likely to go on to bigger things. Ayrmont Chimes is a fine bold pacer, full of promise. O. E. Hooper produced at Ashburton a useful sort in Real Girl, a five-year-old mare by Real Guy from a Wildwood Junior mare. She has not done a great deal of racing and Saturday's display was her best to date. For the eight races to be decided at the Methven T.C.'s Meeting on October 4th no fewer than 247 nominations were received, an average of over 30 horses per race. The excellent response made by owners at once giveß promise of a successful meeting. The Scots trainer, J. Young, has not done a great deal with his imported horses, and he is giving them a fair chance to become acclimatised. He has nominated Holly Bank (late Reality), Banffshire Lad, Our George (late Special), and Stanley T. for events to be decided at the Methven Meeting. The form of these horses will be awaited with interest.

RIDING TACTICS CONDEMNED.

HORSEMAN SUSPENDED. (TTNIXEO PRXS3 ASSOCttTIOU—B? ELZCTBIP TBtSOßASH—coPYaroirr.) (Received September 21st, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. September 20. Sporting writers here are complaining that interference during races is far too common. There was considerable jostling in the Rosehill Guineas, arid the connexions of Veilriiond express the opinion that their colt was deliberately "dealt with." The stewards, aftet an enquiry, found the jockey, J. Simpson, blameworthy, and suspended him For two months.

F. Dempsey, rider of Calmond tn the same race, said his mount was exceedingly, lucky to remain on his feet, so marked Was the interference.

ASHBURTON COUNTY R.C.

STAR3HOOTER WINS CHIEF EVENT. _____ * FAREWELL HANDICAP TO DON JOSE. The Spring Meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club held on Saturday was successful from every viewpoint. Attracted by a good programme and by the promising weather outlook, a large gathering of racegoers assembled from all parts arid an unusually big crowd made the journey by the special train from Christchurch. The track was in splendid order and the state of the grounds revealed the activities of the committee since the last Meeting. Several improvements were in evidence and the club can now boast of having one of the best equipped racecourses for a country club in the South Island. The racing was interesting throughout, although investors found difficulty in locating the winners so early in the season. In many of the races, there was little recent form to auide the public, and this fact had something to do with tho dilntcriness of the betting. The totalisator, however, did hotter business *.han at one time anticipated, the sum of £9720 being handled for eight races, as against £'11,431 10s for seven events at last year's Meeting. It was estimated before proceedings commenced that the investments would h:ive to amount to i'HOUO to square matters, so thnt the day's business would mean a small but satisfactory profit. Tlj« principal event, the Ashburton Handicap, was decisively won by Starshootor, who avenged his defeat by hia stablomate, Rascal, on the concluding day of the recent Grand National Meeting Oti this occasion, Rascal, who was making his first appearance ovor a mile and a quarter, was responsible foi n fast run rnce, but Stnrshooter proved the better stayer. The latter has turned out a favourable proposition for his new owner. Mr J, D Bundy, of Lyttelton, who secured him for 300 guineas at Mr C. G. Dalgety's dispersal sale last Easter. Since then •Starshooler has won £4lO in stakes aud more successes should come his wav during the season. The victory of Gustavo in the Fairfield Hack Handicap was more con-vint-intr. than the margin indicated, and there is now every renson to exptct this colt to tnke high honours this term. Ho will be a contestant in next month's Dnnedin Guineas, and nlthough he will be meeting some strong opnosition, he should make a 'old bid for victory. The details of the racing are as follows:-

AKAUNUI HURDLE HANDICAP, of HO sotb; second 10, third 5. l|m. •i. E. M. Sbeedy'e b g HAZE by Demosthenes—Scotch Light aged 9-12 U. Klrwan 1 5. W. J. Holmes's ch tn St»r Stranger 11. aged 9-0 ear. 0-1 .. W. Scoble 1. H. A. Rhind'B eh g Pangolin aged 10-11 Q. Salt 3 2 Troilus 10-13 J. T. Humphrls; 4 Gala Day 10 6 I. Tllson: 8 Quarterdeck 9-0 W. Cooper; 7 Altar Ten 9-0 D. O'Connor; 6 Dry Area 9-0 J. Kerr t>leo started. Won by two length*; head between second and third. Gala Day was fourth. Time, 3.46. Winner trained by T, P. Clarldge, Rlc earten. LONGBEACH HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sots; second 10, third 5. 6f. 6. A. L. Aubrey'* eh fl MOUNT BOA by Balboa—Ella Sorella aged 8-5 B. Brodie 1 8. Mrs and B. Dwan's br t Painkiller Syra 7-6 A. Meseervy 2 2. W. O. Rutherford's eh e Sleipner Byre 7-10 ear, 7-6 .. 0. Hughes 8 1 On Top 9-0 D. Cotton; 4 Sapient 8-11 ear. 6-6 O. Murfltt; 8 Hurly Burly 8-1 RCoveny; 8 Valuator 7-11 C. Eastwood; 7 Some Toff 7-11 J. Deoley; 10 Quinopel 7-0 ear. 7-4 C. Robb; 9 Palada 7-0 B. Hackle; J3 Lambent 7-0 R. Heosbew; u Minerva! 7-0 R. Shaw, 12 Ntgktdew 7-0 ear. 7-0 j 0. Saxon alio started. Won by a length and a halt; half a length between second and third. Hurly Burly waa fourth. Time, 1.15 1-5. Winner trained by T. Hobbe, Walmsto.

SZLMA TROT HANDICAP (In harnesi), of 105 bovs; second 10, third 6. 8.43 elan. ljm. 9. 7. Bryce's b h AYRMONT CHIMES by Tour Chimes-—-Harold Rothschild Bare Syre 80 3. Bryee, jun. 1 1. V. E. Button's b m Real Girl syra 1) O. E. Hooper 2 9. J. Ball, jnn.'a blk m Doll Dane* 6yrs ser Owner 8

14 Harvest Girl eer; 13 Stepfait ecr; 8 Logan Fraaer scr; 7 Desert Ray ser; 5 Ply* tag Cloud ser; 8 Colorado scr; 13 Polntal aer; 10 Somerby 34; 7 Snowy Huon 8«; 11 Aehray 48; 4 Llewellyn 48 also started. Won by three lengths; same between second and third. Flying Cleud was fourth. Times, 8.36 1-5, 8.38 4-5. 8.80 2-5. Winner trained by owner, Hornby.

ASHBURTON HANDICAP, of ISO sots; second 30, third }O. 14m. 1. 3. D. Bnndy'a bjr STARSHOOTER by Arebory—Stardancer Byra 8-9 ■ C. Oarmdnt 1 8. Mies E. D. Robinson's b g Rascal aged 8-4 .. .. R. Coveny 2 2. W. H. Ballinger'e blk h Royal Game •gad 8-9 .. .. S. Wilton 8 2 Black Mint 8-12 R. 3. Maekie bracketed with Royal Game; 4 Malmsey 7-13 0. Eastwood; 5 Discourse 7-B A. Metsorvy alio started.

Won by two lengths; length between second and third. Discourse waa fourth. Time, 2.8 1-6. Winner trained by P. P. Claridge, Rlcearton.

TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sore; second 10, third 6. Special weights, at. 1. J. Aitken's ch f TRAY. BOND by Tea Tray—Victory Bond Byra 8-0 R. Coveny 1 ». J. L. Brown's cb f Bellbird 4yra B*lo . k „ J. T. Humpbria 2 4. A. Cambridge's ch e Standard Rose Syra 8-0 ear. 8-3 .. B. Brodia 8 10 Sky Sign 8-10 car. 9-3 P. Thompson; 14 Robin Hood 8-10 D. Cotton; S Night Parade B*lo 3. Kerr; 7 Bay Queen 8-10 D. O'Connor; 15 Palmary 8-0 C. Robb; 0 Night Recital 8-0 R. Saxon; 8 Lockaley B*o W, Pnscoe; 2 Royal Love 8-0 J. W. Jennings; 11 Nightcap 8-0 R. McOann; 13 MUs Tembaron 8-0 3. Dooley; 6 Appeal 8-0 G. Murfltt; 18 Flower 7-0 S. Wilson also started.

Won by three lengths; halt a length second tnd third. Royal Love waa fourth. Time, 1.1 3-3. Winner trained by W. Stone, Ricjarton.

FAIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 10, third 5. lm. 1. J. R. McKensie's oh c GUSTAVO by Solferino—Bon Bord 3yrs 7-12 * W. pascoe 1 5. P. P. Campbell's b g Compris 4yra 7-9 ear. 7-4 .. R. Register 2 2. Dr. M. G. Louisson's b a Desert Sons 4y»« 9-0 .. ..I. THion 8 9 Audience 8-1 car. 7-}0 G. Murntt; 8 Some Ton* 7,18 3. Dooley; 8 Miss Bradbury 7-11 R. Coveny; 11 Rosy Morn 7-9 S. Wils6h; 4 Ropina 7-5 car. 7-0 C. Hughes; 8 Tarqtairilus 7-0 A. Messervy; 10 Painting 7-0 O. Eastwood; 7 Night Effort 7-0 car. 7-1 O. Saxon also started.

Won by a length; a length and a half second and third, Some Toft' was fourth. Time, 1.40. Winner trained by T. H. Glllett, RicoartOn. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of US sovs; second 10, third 3. 6f.

5. G. Gerard's br g DON JOSE by Archery—Michael* Byrs 7-0 C. Hughes 1 6. 3. li. Brown's b g First Raid syrs 7-8

A. Messervy 2 4. McMillan and Revell'a cb s On Top

4yr» 7-7 .. .. C. Saxon 3 1 Arrowmi* 9-0 it- Kirwan; 3 The Raider 8-9 I. Tilson; 7 Count Cavour 7-9 C. Eastwood; 2 Flair 7-8 R. Coveny also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length between second and third. Arrowmir tas fourth.. Time, 1.13 2-5. Winner trained by Q. 3. Pine, Riccarton.

RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 105 eovs; second 10, third 0. 3.0 claps, lm. 1. H. F. Nlcoll's b f ARETHUSA by Wrack—Trix Pointer Byrs 13 M. Holmes 1 9. V. Alborn's br % Bomerby 6yrs acr Owner 3 8. D. F. Glanvilla's b g Dancing Boy aged 34 .. ... .. G.Caddy 8 5 Nor'-wester ser; 16 Harvest Girl scr; IS Audo Dillon ecr; 10 Aehray scr, 8 Happy Lass sor; G Belle Larimer scr; 14 Pointal scr; 7 Playwave 13: 3 Real Huop 12; 4 Silver Sea 12; 11 Otaio Rose 24; 13 Donard 34; 15 Albena 48; 1 Wrackler 193 bracketed with Arethuaa also started. Won by half a length; three lengths between second and third. Ball* Loiimer was fourth. Times —2.51 3-9, 3.33 8-8, 2.51 4-8. Winner trained by D. Warren, Ashburton.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

A Promising Hurdler. Speculation on the opening event, the Akaunui Hurdle Handicap, was confined mostly to Pangolin and Troilus, the former being made a short-priced favourite. The early pace was made by Dry Area, who ctreaked away from the field after Crossing the first obstacle. Flying his obstacles he had a break of several length* along the back, and rounded the far turn was well clear of Gala Day, Hase, and Troilus. Dry Area was, however, labouring approaching the straight, and Hasa was up with him at the last fence. The race was all over from that stage, as Hase was being eased up a hundred yards from the post, and then had a margin of over two lengths. Pangolin, who was never in his usual forward position, put in some ijuod work in the straight and appeared likely to get second money, but Star Stranger 11., with a late run, collared him on the post to beat him by a head. Gala Day was a poor fourth in front of Dry Area, Troilus, and Quarterdeck, with After Ten last. Hate certainly made an auspicious debut as a hurdler. In all his schooling and in this race he jumped like an old stager, and his future career looks very promising. Star Stranger 11. was one of the early_leaders, but drifted back as a result of a couple of faulty jumps. She came from a good way back to beat the favourite, who once again proved an exponsive proposition. He showed no dash once Dry Area lilt the front, and his jumping was also faulty. Troilus, on form, should have done better, while Gala Day was never actually going like a winner. Quarterdeck was suffering from soreness and made heavy work of her fences. After Ten gave an inglorious display both on the flat and over the obstacles, and he tailed the field very early in the contest. ▲ Mild Surprise. The result of the Longbeach Hack Handicap was somewhat disastrous to investors, as the winner, Mount Boa, was poorly supported. On Top wound up a two hundred ticket better facourite than Slelpner, and when he moved up to the leader, Painkiller, at the distance, his prospects looked rosy. But the effort was not long sustained, and ho was beaten a good way from home. Painkiller piloted (he field from the start and led into the straight from Valuator, On Top, and Some Toff, with Sleipner, who did not get away well, in a bad position on the raila next. When On Top retired. Painkiller's victory seemed assured, but Mount 800 carte with a rattle on the outside and beat Painkiller comfortably by a length and a half. Sleirnor did not get a.run until inside tho distance, and did well to gain third place half a length away. Hurly Burly was next, and then come Valuator, On Top, and Some Toff. Mount Boa won four races last season, but this was his first success since February last. He owed his victory to a stronger finishing effort than that of Painkiller, and to the fact that Sleipner was the victim of trouble at the start and also at the home turn. With a favourable passage he would have altered the result. Painkiller is a smart galloper, but is never, likely to reach highclass. On Top looked big when paraded, and the manner in which he stopped over the business stages suggested that ho was in want of a gallop. Hurly Burly was well placed throughout and ran what, in face of her previous efforts, must be considered a promising race. Sapient was never sighted, while Minsrval and Nightdew were alow to move off and failed to get near the leaders. The First Trot. Nor'-wester was the only withdrawal from the Sslma Trot HaDdlcap. for which Real Girl was installed a much better favourite than Ayrmont Chimes. This pair were always well up. and the latter led Into the straight from Ileal Girl, Colorado, Doll Dance, and Flying Cloud. Ayrmont Chimes had the race in hand from that point, and was not troubled to beat the favourite by three lengths. Doll Danee was a similar distance away, clear of Flying Cloud, with Colorado and Logan Froser at the head of the remainder. Desert Key failed to move off correctly, and tailed th' field practically throughout. A Decisive Victory. Starshooter was supported down to oddson for the Aahburton Handicap, and he had a comfortable wiu. Ruecal was the early leader, and rounding tho far turn had a substantial advantage from Malmsey and btarshooter together, with another gup to Discourse, Royal Game, and Black Mint. Starshooter aet off after Rascal at the home turn, And was close up to him at the straight entrance. Once straightened tip, Starshooter soon settled his Btable-mate, and went on to. win in a decisive manner by two lengths. Royal Game put In a telling finishing run to gain third money, a length awny. Discourse was next, with Block Mint and Malmsey beaten off.

Starshooter palled Tery hard over the first part of the journey, and when given his hesd toon bridged Rasoal's advantage, and had the issue In band one* the home run was entered upon. Both Royal Game and Black Mint occupied rear peiltioni until the former put In some attractive work In the straight. Black Mint appeared to be going easy half a mile from home, bnt failed to improve his petition over the concluding stages. Ha*7 fer Tray Bond. Course withdrawals did away with the necessity of two divisions in the Trial Plate, and of the fifteen starter* Tray Bond was made an even-money favourite. As was to be expected in a field of this nature, the •tart was not vary satisfactory, Palmary, Flower, and Robin Hood being the wdrst sufferers. The first to show out were Bellbird. Standard Rose, Bay Queen, and Tray Bond, but when a furlong had been traversed Tray Bend shot to the front, and was well clear of Standard Rose, Bejlblrc), Bay Queen, and Sky Sits entering the straight. Nothing had a chance with her in the run home, and ehe was slowing down at the pest to win by three lengths from Bellbird. who, in a sustained duel with Standard Rose, boat him by half a length. Royal Love and Bay Queen were close up next, with Night Parade and Sky 81m heading the remainder. Tray Bond spreedeagled the field, and was able to hang en on this occasion to record hay initial victory. She also gave R. Coven? his first success since he resumed riding last month. Beltbird has been a consistent performer on the track, but although she finished the best of the remainder she was outclassed by the winner. Standard Rose created a godd impression by his first effort in public, snd >■ evidently going to turn Out useful after seme more racing. Royal Love also made a satisfactory showing. He did not vet away smartly, and met with trouble in the straight, but was noticed finishing on strongly. Impressive Win. The Fairfield Back Handicap was responsible for an attractive performance on the part of the three-year-old Gustavo, wl;o was sent out • little better than an evenmoney favourite. Rosy Morn acted as pacemaker from the dispatch, with Gustavo, Some Toff, and Desert Song in close pursuit. Gustavo supplanted the leader at the home turn, and led into the straight from Desert Song, Rosy Morn, Some Toff, and Comprls. It was left to the last-named to issue the most serious challenge to Gustavo, but the latter was always a winner, and had a clear length to spare at the finish. Desert Song was a length and a half away, In front of Some Toff, Rapina, Tarquinius, and Rosy Morn. Gustavo showed his class, and indicated that ha will ga on Improving with racing. His rider eased up on him a hundred yards from the post, and his supporters get a fright when Oompria threatened to head him, but Gustavo responded to a reminder so effectively that he was going away again as the line was crossed. aompvia'a effort was ful] of merit, and he would nave pressed the winner harder if his apprentice rider had been abla to hold Wm together "better over th» final stages. Desert Song was always in third plaee, and did not finish on so well as anticipated. Sen Jose Returns. There was some fairly even speculation for Arrowmir, flair. The Raider, and On Tep for the farewell Handicap, but a eu»ftrlse was in store for investors, as tho eniently supported Dob Jose scored in the last few strides. He was the first to show out, but was soon supplanted by The Raider and Arrowmir. The latter was In trouble at the home turn, and The Raider led Into the straight from On Top, Arrowmir, First Raid, and Don Jose. The Raider retired inside the distance, and On Top looked a winner, but over the last half-furlong was challenged by First Raid and then Don Jose. In a close finish Don Jose got in the deciding stride to beat First Raid by threeports Of a length, with On Top only half a length away. Arrowmir was a poor fourth, with Flair next, in front of The Raider and Count Gavour.

This was Don Joae's first win sinee March, 1928, Eo except for Rome recent smart track werk he had little to recommend him for this race. First Raid steered an erratic oourae in the run home, and bored in badly under punishment, otherwise he should have gained the honours. On Top again (ailed t6 stay on. He met with slight interference from First Raid, but apart »from this he had every chance. Arrowmir ran one of his bad races, and it was evident be was short of n pallop. The Raider petered out at five furlongs, while Flair failed to race up to es. pectations. Count favour was not disgraced, as ha wa» otie of the first to Show out, but naturally drifted back when the pace was put on over the first couple of furlongs.

41 Game Finisher. The public made .no mistake in summing up the candidates for the concluding event, the ftakala Trot Handicap, the Arethusa* Wraekler bracket carrying a thjrd of the machine total. Areihusa was prominent over the first furlong, but broke twice and lost a lot of ground. She had, however, settled down again at the end of half a mile, and ran into third place behind Somerby and Belle fcerimer rounding the far turn. Thfc last-named was in command at the straight entrance, but gave way to Somerby and Arethuss inside the distance. An exciting tussle eqstied between this pair, Arethußa finishing on the stronger to gain a meritorious Yietory by half a length. Danny Boy came frem the rack t6 secure third money, three lengths away, and was followed by Belle Lorimer, Silver Sea, Dooerd, and Playwava.

AVONDALE J.C.

PRODICE WINS CUP.

STAKES TO KING COLO3SUS.

(MCSS aSBOOXiTIOIt TBMiOXAif.)

AUCKLAND, September 20. The Avondale Jockey Club's^pring; Meet. ing opened today in fins weather. The track wis li good order, although on the dead side. t" attendance wis very fair. The totalise or investments were £87,686, c««PS«d with £46,797 on the Opening doy last year. Results :

MAIDEN PLATE, of 200 sovs. 7f. 3. W. Vanderspeck's JAELDY KABO 8-2 C. GOUISDTO 1 2. H. R. Mackenzie's »•••"««&,„„„ 9 6. N. D. S. Romney's Arch Eagle 8-2 car. 19 Beau'lrish 8-2;' l Ohrysology 8-2; 17 Emancipation 8-2; 16 Escalus 8-2; 21 Gay Cavalier 8-2; 18 Great Emblem 8-2; 10 Karangapai 8-2; 7 Operatic 8-2; 20 Prince Amans 8-3; 18 Protomint 8-2; 9 Snow Lap 8-2; 8 Sub Editor 8-2; 6 Stonehcnge 8-2 car. 8-84; 12 Illuminagh 8-2 car. 8-5; 11 Merry Maaon 8-2 car. 8-6J; l',^' 8 ™ ';" *"** Land Measure 7-11 car. 7-13 bracketed; 14 Lusoma 7-11 and Miss Albyn 7-11 ear. 7-12 bracketed; 4 Vanessa 7-11 and Wild Mint 7-Jt bracketed also started. Won by o short head; neck second ana third. Beau Irish was fourth. Time, 1.83 2-6.

KINGSLAND HURDLE RAOE, of 220 sovs. 4. R. D. Fisher's AIR'KING 9-0 J. McKae 1 3. C. Johnstone's Daylight 9-12 A. Gilmer 2 18. T. H. Kenny's Royal Day 90 car. 9-3 3 7 Pendennis 9-13: 1 Make Up 10-12; 6 Red Comet 10-5; 2 Carlarls 9-8; 6 Quincoma 9-8; 10 Waltaer 9-2; 8 Royal Visitor 9-0; 12 Sir Archie 9-0; 9 Thursby 9-0; 14 King Swift 9-0 car. 9-1J; 11 Van Lu 90 car. 9-2 also started. , . .. Won by two lengths; length and a half second and third. Red Comet. Quincoma, and King Swift fell. Carlaris was fourth. Time, £.51.

CHAMPION HACK PLATE, of SOO sots. 7f. 8. A. MeKensie's VALROE 8-9 A. E. Ellis 1 ■i W. Montaith and W. Willis'". Biddy's Boy 7-5 . . ... H. Wiggins 2 2. M. H. Tims's Te Hoia 8-9 11. Gray 3 15 Cruachan 8-9; 16 Frothblower 8-9; 14 Lions 8-9; 9 Lucky Alice 8-9; 10 Royal Finance 8-9; 3 Sir Kay 8-9; 12 Sir Mond 8-9; 11 The Sun 8-0; 6 Vollraond 8-9; 7 Imateagirl 8-9 and Johneen 7-12 bracketed; 3 3 Sports King 7-13; 1 Courtesy 7-12; 5 Waimuri 7-12 also started. Won bv a head; a length and a half second and third. Sir Kay was fourth. Time, 1.31 4-5. AVONDALE CUP, of 900 aovs. IJm. 8 F. E. Loomb's PRODICE 9-2 A. E. Ellis 1 6. Dr. A. M. Gront's Standfast 7-0 J. W. Chandler 2 1. V. Riddiford's Historic 9-11 B. H. Morris 3 7 Star Stronger 9-11; 2 Seatown 8-5; 8 Eager Rose 7-13; 4 Mendip 7-12; 9 Maori Boy 7-0 car. 7-12; 6 Paddon 7-11: 10 High Pitch 7-10 car. 7-11; 8 Desert Glow 7-0 car. 7-7 bracketed with winner; 14 Transformer 7-0 car. 7-2; 11 Barometer 7-0; 8 Hannibal 7-0; 12 Nassock 7-0 also started. Standfast took the lead early and led into the straight from Seatown and Hannibol. Prodice came up fast to win by three-quar-ters of a length from Standfast, with Historic half a length away third. Seatown was fourth. Time. 2.9 1-5. AVONDALE STAKES, of 500 sovs. Sf. 1. G. W. New's KING COLOSSUS 8-0 ear. 81 .. .. B. H. Morris 1 3. T. Yam's Lady Vane 7-9 car. 7-12 T. Green 2 7. Royal Artist 8-0 .. n. Goldfinch 8 9 Hunting Horn 80; 14 Informant 8-0; 18 Kingsway 8-0; 6 Royal Gallant 8-0; 4 Barascopo 8-0 car. 8-45 and Princess Bede 7-9 bracketed; 5 Golden Sceptre 8-0 car. 8-1; 11 Teller 80; 3 Bonny Lea 7-9; 12 Llanfylan 7-0; 10 Summer Time 7-0; 8 Type 7-9 also started. King Colossus led from the start and won by a neck from Lady Vane, who oame up in -a fine finish to beat Royal Artist by three-quarters of o length for second place. Summer Time was fourth. Time, 1.4. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. «{. «. G. Paul's AWARERE 8-5 11. Goldfinch 1 10. A. J. McGovers's Supremacy 8-10 car. «-12 .. . . C. Lewis S 12. W. L. Casey's Imamint 7-1 F. Bentley 3

7 Lady Qnex 9-8; 11 Pagauolll 0-6; 5 Great Charter 8-12; S Nancy Lee 8-10; 1 Lucy Rose 7-7 ear. 7-81; 9 Prince Val 7-81 S Awaken 7-8: 18 Lady's Boy 7-2; 8 Flying Prince 7-0 esr. 7-2|; 4 White Wings 7-0 car 7-1 J; 14 Awemutu 7-0j 16 Valstreet 7-0 also started.

Imamint led into the straight from Awarere. Supremacy cam* up fast and in a great finish Awarere won by a head from Supremacy, with Imamint a head away third. Lucy Rose was fourth. Time, 1.17.

BWANBON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. lm. 1. B. Goldwater's CATOMA 0-7 E. Ludlow 1 2. T. Irapey's Prinelpa! 8-8 H. Gray 2 6. S. Msjtene's Olaremore- 8-8

•J. M. Walsh 8 4 Gay Oookadt »12; 6 Trlshna 8-J1; 11 Tetrerehata 8-7; 8 The Sun i-7; 8 Carl Idem 8-9; 10 Sulla !•&•; 7 Tradesman 8-7 car.' 8-2; 13 Indolent 8.0; 14 Pttutebl 8-2 ear. 7-18; 5 Biddy Oomet 7-18; 15 Takarunga 1 7-4; 18 Nell 7-0 car. 7-4 also started. . The race started without Sulla, who o!». i lodged? his rider, O. W. Hdnelly, at the barrier. He was untble to return to the ssddlo. Won by a neck; half a head second and third. Biddy Comet was fourth. Time, 1.46 3-6.-HINDER&ON HANDICAP, ef 360 sovs. 7f. 7. T. Impey's ENVOY 7-8 A. Parsons .. 1 6. Mrs E. A. Scott's Grand Tea 7-0 car. 7-4J .. .. H. Wiggins 2 2. Mrs W. D. Graham's Te Atiawa 7-12 T. Green S « Panther 8-11; 3 Royal Doulton 8-4; 12 Branson 7-10 car, 7-11; 10 Prince of Orange 7-0; 10 King's Speech 7-8 car. 7-11; .14 Black Mtire 7-8 car. 7-6 i; 10 Kawainga 7-0 car. 7-6; 10 Llanore 7-3; 9 Lady Court 7-0 car. 7-1 j; 11 Benhle 7-0; 8 Mosaic 7-0; IS New Boy 7-0; 6 Ohinemurl 7-0 also started. Won by half a length; a head second and third. Prlnee ef Orange was fourth. Time. 1.81 3-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. [THB PRESS Special Service.J AUCKLAND, September SO. Otood finishes were a feature of the racing at the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Meeting to-day, and in most instances the mergina between the placed horses were small. The results were not favourable to backers, King Colossus and Catoraa being the only favourites to win, while three winners in Valroe, Awarere, and Envoy were all at good prices. Horses carrying; No. 10 saddlecloth did th* "hat tnok" by winning the first three rates, and then anotaer No 10 in Envoy completed the day by winning the last r*oe. One pound invested on No, 10 in each would have Shown a, profit for the day of nearly MD. Maiden Plate. Twenty-four started in the Maiden Plate, and Chrysology was made s, slightly better favourite than Kosshire, who was about twice as well backed 5 as th* third choice, Jaeldy Karo. Eeealus was smartest to begin, but was quickly joined by Vanessa, and they led Into \he straight from IHnmipagh, Ar<ph Eagle, Chrysology, Karangapai. Miss Albyn, and Jaeldv Karo. Near toe distanoe Jaeldy Xarp assumed oommand, and he stalled off % strong challenge from Jtos»hiro to wjn by a. short head. Areh Eagle was a neck sway third and Beau Irish right up fourth. The nest to finish were Illmninagb, Land Measure, and Great Emblem. The winner registered a nice performance, but bn was a shade lucky to beat Rosshire, who camo very wide in the straight. Arch Eofzle, Beau Irish, and Illuminagh ran good taces, hut Chrysology stopped badly after being well up at the turn, Ksrhngopal and' Stonehenge, who were badly drawn at the test, m*do creditable sho\Vinss, and may scon do better A Successful Debut. . The Te Awamutu representative, Air King, made a successful debut us a hurdler in the Kingslend Hurdles, which lie won very comfortably. . Make Up was favourite over Carlaris, with the winner a well-backed fourth choice. Air King, Daylight, and Waltsser were prominent early, Waltzer going to the front along the back from Daylight. Near the half mile Daylight took charge to lead round the bend from Air King, Royal Day and Carlaris. Air King was first over »h«i lost fence and went on to score by two lengths from Daylight, who defeated Royal Day by h 'length and a half, Carlaris was foUrth, followed by Royal Visitor. Bod Comet, Quincotua, and King Swift fell. Air King's performance was a pleasing one, and he is going to bo verv ueeful as a jumper. Carlans was not well ridden and should have been closer, while Royal Day shaped woll for a horse wbc ia not yet seasoned. Make Up blundered et the first fenee. where he just avoided the fallen King Swift, and was never afterwards in the picture. An Outsider Scores. An outsider in Valroe created a. surprise in the Champion Hack Plate, in whioh the favourite. Courtesy,. was unplaced. * Imv t.eagirl, Johneen, and Valros began quickest, Valroe going on is the lead with Biddy's

Boy, Sir Kay, and Crua-chan » *£\J± D>m Biddy's Boy, Sir Kay and Ww muri ran past Valroe at the. where The Bu:i moved up smartly. Biddys Boy, Sir Kay, and Cruachan were the leaders at the turn from The Sun, Valroe and Imateagirl. Below the distanoe Biddys Boy waa just clear, but Valroe finished strongly to beat him by a head. Te Ho» »•• J length and a half back third and Bit Kay fourth. Nest vame Cruachan, Waimun, and Roval Finance. . . . , Valroe finished with plenty of determination and Te Hoia also came home well from a long way back. Biddy's Boy just failed in the last few strides, after makina nearly all the running. A winning turn for two rtovioe should not he lone delayed. Courtesy was slow to begin and tnnn received a poor run. Sir Kay displayed plenty of speed and is likely to be an early winner.

Prodlce'a Brilliant finish. Two dejections left fifleon runners in the Avondale Cup, and in spirited betting Historic was preferred to Seatown and tno Frodice-Deem (Ma* bracket. They weie sent awav from a walk-in start, Irom wlmcH Paddon, Hannibal, and Standfast were tho first to show out. Standfast took ohargo going out of the etraisfht. and along tno back he was two lengths clear of Paddon, Hannibal, and Seatown,- Prodice being ninth at thia etago and Historic twelfth. Seatown raa into second position passing tho fivefurlong post, and a little furthor on Historic began to make a forward move. Standfast was etill clear of Seatown entering the straight, followed by Hannibal, Nassock, High Pitch, and Prodice, with Historic coming fast on the outside. ( It lpoked as if Standfast would see it out at the distance, but Prodio© and Historio then challenged, arid Prodice, finiahins? brilliantly, got up to Wat Standfast by three-parts of a length. Historio was hall a length away third and Seatown fourth. Then followed Eager Rose and Maori Boy. Prodice's feat in winning the race with over 9-0 is one that has been accomplished only six times In forty years. She was well handled by A. E. Ellis, who waited patiently for a final run. Prodice has not raced since winning the Takapuna Cup last January, and her success proved that horses can be thoroughly prepared for important racee without being raced ia the course of preparation. Sandfast ran easily his best race, and made a great effort to win from end to end. Historic finished gallantly, and his performance was one of true merit. It was a coincidence that Historic and Prodice. who finished first and second respectively last year, should again have been so prominently concerned in tho finish. Seatown, who drew the'extreme outside at the barrier, waa bustled early to Becnrf a position going out of tlio .straight, and flattered the hopt>6 of his supporters until the last furlong, when ho could make no impression. Eager Rose made a respectable showing, and should be all the better for the race. The Juveniles. On the strength of his second in the Debutanto Stakes at Wanganui, King Colossus was installed a staunch favourite for the Avondale Stakes, and he duly won, although his backers received a shock when Lady Vane flashed up with a brilliant run and nearly caught him on the post. King Colossus juet showed out ahead of Royal Artist at the start, and they made play into the straight from Llenfylnn. Bonny Lea, and Baroscope, who ran very wide. Less than a furlong from the nost Kins; Colossus looked like winning easily, but he had to be shaken up to hold off the fast-flni«hfng Lady Vane, who came with a great rush on the outside. Royal Artist was three-parts of a length back third, and Summer Time fourth. Golden Sceptre and Royal Gallant were next. The winner in the first of the progeny of the Polvmelug horse Colossus to race, and la an attractive galloper who will win more races through the season. On this occasion he gained an advantage over Lady Vane by b«cir.nln«r better than ahe did. bnt hj« seems more likely to improve than the filly, and may always be her sunerior. Summer Time was slow to begin, and was never in the picture until the lest furlong, when she unwound a good rnn. Backers Astray.Backers were astray when they gave most support to Luoy Rose, Nancy Lee, and Awaken as they were all unplaced, and it was left to Awarere, who waa only moderately supported, to win from an outsider in Supremacy. Awarere and Imamint were quickly in front, Imamint leading into tho straight from Awamutu, Awarere, Awaken, Nancy Lee, and White Wings. Awarere headed Imamint nearly a furlong from the post, and just got home by a head from Supremacy, who beat Imamint by a neck. Lucy Rose was fourth, followed by Flying Prince and White Wings. Awarere usually races well on this course, and on this occasion he responded gamely to the vigorous handling of H. Goldfinch. Supremacy s effort was a surprising one, as he had not raced for about 18 months. With 21b over-weight and an unfashionable horseman in the saddle he waa unfancled, and returned a nice price. Better handled at the finish, he would probably- have wop. Imamint ran a fine race, and was so close to Awarere that it was difficult to see how the judge could place Supremacy between them. Lucy Rose was in all sorts of trouble after beginning well, and was sent back nearly last after going two furlongs. She received another cheek when finishing fast in the straight, and was unlucky not to win. Favourites Pay Dividends. Only Catoma and Principal wero backed with any confidence in the Bwsnson Handicap, and they justified the judgment of backers by running first and second respectively. Sulla went through the tapes as the field lined up, and his rider, o. Metnally, was thrown heavily, being too shaken to remount, and Sulla took no part in the raoe. Catoma moved first, bnt was steadied... and Tradesman ran to the front along the back from Principal, Nell, Indolent, and Biddy Comet. Tradesman and Biddy Comet were the leaders rounding the bend from Principal and Catema, with Neil and Clsremore also handy. Over the last furlong Catema, Principal, and Olaremore were prominent, Catoma' beating Principal by a neck, with Claremore Half a head away third. Biddy Comet was fourth, followed by The Sun and Tradesman.

The placed horses Were well clear of the others. Catema had to be hard ridden to win, but he was doing belt on the post. Principal and Cleremore registered good efforts, and The San, who was having his second start for the dsy. came tram a long way hack. The Sun drew the outside at the harrier, a decided disadvantage at the' mile post, where the inside horses have all the best of it. Another Surprise. Another surprise was forthcoming in the Henderson Handicap, when the moderately fancied Envoy scored in good style from Grand Tea, who cut the favourite, Te Atiawa, put of second place In the last stride. Te Atiawa and Ohlpemnrl were prominent in the early running, Te Atiawa and Lady Court leading into the straight from Envoy, Bransen, Grand' Tea, and Prince of Orange. Envoy headed Te Atiawa at the distance, and came on te score by half a length from Grand Tea, who beat Te Atiawa by a head. Prince of Orange was another head away fourth.

Envoy was always bandy, and finished stoutly, as did Grand Tea and Prince, of Orange. Te Atiawa battled on very gamely rtfter making all the running- Prince of Orange should be on improved horse for the race, and may be better suited at a mile. He was going very fast on the post, and might have won in another few strides.

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY GREY LYNN HURDLES, of 270 sovs. 2m. Taumai ..11 7 Sir Archie ..9 0 Make Up .. 10 10 BloMjnore .. 9 0 Daylight .. 10 8 Thursby .. 9 0 Kamehomeha 9 7 Royal Visitor 9 0 Quineoma ~ 9 7 Foxhound .. 9 0 NURSERY HANDICAP, of 280 sovs. 6f. Gibraltar .. 8 0 Lady Kairua Herbie ..8 0 filly 7 9 High Comedy 3 0 IlliminelH ..7 9 Baroscope .. 8 0 Type .. 7 7 Golden Bella .. 7 7 Sceptre 718 Llanfylan .. 7 7 Kingsway .. 712 Princess Bade 7 7 Illumination 7 9 MT. ALBERT HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Cf. ' Sir Kay .. 9 0 Indolent .. 7 8 Cruocban .. 8 IB Foot Rule .. 7 8 Sir Mond ... 8 7 Sea Song .. 7 8 Awamutu .. 8 7 Land Measure 7 7 Karapoti .'. 8 5 Lucky Alice 7 7 Jaeldy Karo 8 3 Lady Court .. 7 7 Curragong .. 8 2 Armenia .. 7 7 Gold Lily .. 8 2 Milvane ..7 7 Tetrachdte .. 8 1 Snow Lap .. 7 7 Crimestor .. 8 0 Beau Irish .. 7 7 Sulla . . 712 Vanessa .. 7 7 Carl Idem ... 7 11 Royal Menu 7 7 Chrysology .. 710 Stimulant .. 7 7 PLUMPTON HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs. ljm. Silvcrmiue .. 8 4 High Pitch .. 7 8 Seatown .. 8 & Maori Boy .. 7 8 Panther .. 8 1 The Sun .. 7 0 Royal Doullen 7 11 Na'ssoek .. 7 0 Eager Rose .. 7 11 Prince of Mendip .. 7 9 Orange 7 0 Paddon ..78 AVONDALE GUINEAS, Of 350 sovs. lm. Great Emblem 8 10 Hunting Song Royal Ruler 8 10 gelding 8 10 Chrysology . . 8 10 luianiint .. 8 o Biddy Boy . . 8 10 Lady Court 8 I". Rosshire .. 8 10 .Lineage .. 8 5 Sub-Editor .. 8 10 Grand Talk .. 8 5 Cylinder . . 8 10 Waimuri ■. . 8 5 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP', of 500 sovs. Gf. Great Charter 8 11 Awaken .. 7 2 Na,ncy Lee .. 8 9 White Wings 7 0 Te Atiawa .. 713 Plying Prince 7 0 Lucy Rose .. 7 9 Vollmond .. 7 0 Prince Val .. 7 7

NEW LYNN HANDICAP, of 300 boys, lm, Te Hoia .. 9 0 Biddy Comet 7 6 Principal .. 8 7 Arch Eagle .. 7 5 Claremore .. 8 6 Stonehenge .. 74 Gay Cockade 8 4 Annoyer .. 7 a Trishiia .. 8 2 Nell .. 70 Imateagirl .. 8 2 Miss Albyu .. 70 Walmuri .. 8 B Great Emblem 7 0 Johneen .. 7 13 Merry Mason 7 0 Wild Country 7 13 Prlaco Araarii 7 0

NIHOTUPU HANDICAP, of 250 iova. 7!. Pesert Glow 8 a Hannibal .. 7 8 Grand Tea .. 8 0 Black Matte 7 7 Branson .. 8 0 lilanore .. 7 7 Prince of Sir Kay .. 7 7 Orange 8 0 New Boy .. 7 7 7 a i ro , 6 ~ •• 8 ° Bennlo .. 7 7 Lady's Boy 7 9 Mosaic ..7 7

AUSTRALIAN RACING. PHAR LAP WINS AGAIN. (united i-aess association—by electric TELKORAPn—COfVBIGHT.) (Received September 20th, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, September. 20. The Itosehill Racing Club's Spring Meeting wag held In springlike weather and in the presence of a large crowd. Results: — CAMELLIA STAKES, of 800 sovs; second * 60; third 80. 7f. Mrs G. H. Grigg's b g FIRST SIGHT by Gay Lad—Snapshot 6yrs 8-5 M. McOarten 1 A. J. Matthevrs's b g Fujisan by Valais — I.ady San aged 9-9 . . W. Matthews 2 H. S. Kirkpatrick's br f Gay Ballerina by Lord Quex—Lady Ball 4yrs 8-8 E. Bartle 3 There wore fifteen starters, including Holdfast, Cimabuo, High Disdain, White Fang, and Tom Pinch. Half a mile from home First Sight was in a hopeless position, but finished at a terrific bat to win by a long neck, with half a length between second and third. Cimabue was fourth. Time, I.24J—a course record. ROSEHILL GUINEAS, of 1000 guineas; • second 200; third 100. For three-year-olds, lm If. Kxors. late J. Brown's b c BALLOON KING by Air Balloon—Princess Berry 8-5 .. . . J. Munro 1 Mrs O. O. Battye's ch e Tregilla by Treclare—Maltgllla 8-5 . . E. Bartle 2 J. Kelso's b g Sunlover by Australian Sun —Lovetime 8-5 . . K. Bracken 8 There were seventeen starters, including Veilmond. "Won by half a head; half ltngth between second and third. Time, 1.52 J. ROSEHILL OTJP, of 500 sovs and trophy value 100 sovs; second 100; third 50. lm Bf. J. P. Arthur's b g CRAGFORD by Eastern Monarch—Cena 4yrs 8-5 .. A. R«ed 1 Dr. M. G. Loulssbn's ch g Gay Crest by Shillinglee—Hoopoe syrs 8-1 R. Reed 2 W. S. Glenn's b g In the Shade by Australian Sun—Violet H. 6yrs 8-13 R. S. Bagby 8 There w«re twenty starters, including Crown Area, Waterline, Star God, Bayaflre, and Dunraven. The early running was made by Bayaere from Waterline, Gay Crest, Stinflare, and Cragford, but Dunraven led into the straight. Cragford then went to the front, and won easily by a length and a quarter. In the Shade was three lengths away, and Vvairline was fourth. Time, 2.181, which equals the course record. HILL STAKES, of 750 sovs; second 150 govs; third 75. Weightfor-age. lm. H. R. Telford's ch g PHAR LAP by Night Raid—Entreaty 4yrs 9-4 * J. Pike 1 A. Louisson's br g Nightmarch by Night Raid—Marsa syrs 9-3 ...R. Reed - P. L\ Bernard's b g High Disdain bv Glare—Contempt syrs 9-0 .. W. Cook 3 Don Moon, Limerick, Concentrate, Western Lass also started. Without being extended Phar won by a length, with a lengtfc and a half between Nightmarch and High Disda.n. Don Moon was fourth, and then came Limerick and Concentrate. Time, 1.40. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; second 40; third 20. 7f. First Division. J. Carpenter's br I CLEAVE by Wedge— Nellie Grafton 6yrs .. • • A. Levy's ch g King Crow by Crowdennis—Greek Girl 4yrs _ •• * E. A. Connolly's b m Broken Dolly by Rivoli or Seremond—Thana syrs .. » The New Zealand horses Taurua ond> Prince Otto were left at the post. Time. *' Second Division.

W T Kerr'• ch n ADRIAN'S MARCH by " March Along-Princess Ortelle Syrs 1 "A R BelredingV' b g Coolmint by Oat- o ' mint—Cool Lass Byrs .. -j_ " W. Patterson's br g Richfleld by.Acre— g Pergola Oyrs Time, 1.253. KUROW JC (PSBSS ASSOCTATXoiI TMtX<t*Ul.) TIMARU, September 21. Following are the handicaps for the Kurow Jockey Club's Annual Meeting:— HIGH-WKIGHT HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. im. n Royal Flower 10 4 Felony .. Bo Dumblane .. 911 Go il Knight 0 0 RoyalLlmond 912 Princess Traho ..9 0 Thurnham 9 0 Last Mark ..9 5 Painting ..9 0 Water Power 9 5 KUROW CUP, of 200 sovs. l|m. Black Duke 9 0 Wingatui .. 7 o High Court.. 813 Luey Locket 7 0 Town Major 8 8 Town Bank .. 7 5 Starshooter ..87 First Raid .. 1 0 Taboo •• 8 6 Hl * h Geftr " In Bo"aS Geste ..8 0 Evening ..7 0 Block Mint ..80 Mount Boa .. 7 0 Royal Game 713 Rapina ~.. 7 0 Rascal .. 7IS The Dove ..7 0 PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. 6f. Jock o' Hazel Master • . dean 9 3 Anomaly 7 io Charmeuse .. 9 8 Bellb.rd . - 710 Fair Money .. 812 Dry Area .. 7 7 K-llornn . . 8 5 Little Duchess 7 7 Wi"e rn Cholee- 8 4 f«to Melody 7 7 Valuator .. 8 4AI Jolson .. 7 7 Stunner .. 8 4 Palada • • 7 I. Painkiller 8 4 Nonchalant ... 7 7 Rosewood 8 3 Standard RosV 7 7 ??ay Bond' 713 Night Parade 7 7 Quinopal " .. 713 GILLIES' HANDICAP, of 145 Sovs. 6f. Meadow Lark 9 13 First Raid . . 7 4 Bin Tin Tin . . 8 9 Charmeuse . . 7 i Caterpillar ..84 Sleipner ■ - 70 Royal Game 8 0 Royal Tractor 7 0 Compensation 718

HAKATARAMEA HACK HANDICAP, of ISO sovs. 7f. Moiin* Boa .. 9 2 Rapina • • 710 Smbfe .-I 9 1 Water Power 7 J Jodk o'Hasel The Dove .. 7 8 jock JMiei a gia Nj(fht Effon ? 7 Killorna .. 8 1 Felony ■• ' • Dumblane .. 713 Solanium .. 7 . Anademv .. 7 13 Princess p"nkiUer " 718 Thurnham 7 7 Traho •• 712 Painting •- 7 7 Quinonol .. 710 Auster ... 7 7 The following handicaps for the trotting events have been declared by Mr a. A. jarden:— WAITAKI TROT (in harness), of 118 sovs. 3.45 class. Um. Oinadofa .. scr Harvest Girl .. scr McKinney Patch scr Elite Bingen .. scr Lord Antrim .. scr Lady Emmett .. scr Parachute .. scr Cast Iron .. »cr Madam Bingen scr Maurice Dillon 156 HYDRO-ELECTRIC TROT (in harness), of 118 sovs. 8.7 class, llin. Black Watch .. scr Harvest Girl .. scr McKinney Patch scr Madam BingM SO r Oast Iron ..scr Master McGrath scr Vallade •• scr Almont CHng .. &* Elite Bingen .. scr Great Scott .. j.4 Lord Antrim .. scr Emuligbt .. <* Guyrate •• « cr GEBALDINE B.C. The following rehandicaps have been declared : FIRST HURDLES —Haze 10-7. GERALDINE CUP—Starshooter 8-11; Don Jose 7-8. RAUKAPUKA HANDICAP—Mountain Boa 8-12.

BELFIELD HANDICAP—Don Jose 8-0; Mount Boa 7-8. GERALDINE TROT— Ayrmont Chimes 72.