NIGHTMARCH BEATEN.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20087, 17 November 1930, Page 14

NIGHTMARCH BEATEN.

Cylinder's Sensational Finish.

MY OWN WINS METROPOLITAN.

Final Day at Riccarton.

Conditions were agreeably pleasant for patrons on the concluding day's racing of the Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan Meeting on Saturday. A strong north-west wind prevailed at intervals early in the programme, but this in no way militated against the enjoyment of a large assemblage. The course was very fast, and the grounds were looking at their best. The visitors again included Lord and Lady Bledisloe, who were present during the greater part of the afternoon. The totalisator investments again showed a decided drop, the sum of £46,149 10s being handled, as against £64,431 10s on the concluding day last year. The aggregate for the Meeting was £161,857, as compared with £219,104 10s twelve months ago, representing a decrease of £57,247 10s.

ihe sensation oi the Meeting was provided by the defeat of Nightmarch in the G. G. .Stead Gold Cup. The investments in the race were limited, and as a result of Cylinder attracting a fair amount of support, Nightmarch was sent out at » better price than ho returned in the Canterbury Cup. Tho race was run at a hard canter for tho first half mile, and no pace was put on until the last six furlongs. Nightmarch was content to bowl along, m front for about three furlongs, and rhon allowed Toxeuma to make his wa pace to the straight. These tac--tics suited Cylinder, and li. Gray showed no desire to be anywhere but tucked in behind the favourite. Nightmarch ran up to Toxeuma as soon as heads were turned for home, and getting his measure in a few strides. It. Reed was evidently satisfied that the race was his. Ho reckoned without Cylinder, however, and a great display of horsemanship was then given by Gray. Ho closed up on Nightmarch inside the distance, but did not attempt to overhaul him, and Reed was led to underestimate the seriousness ; of tho challenge. The favourite held i off his young rival for a few strides, and it was then fiat Gray sprang a surprise by making a sudden dash with his mount, and gaining an advantage. Reed immediately got the whip to work, but although Nightmarch responded well, Gray had so timed his eSorb to down the champion by a head. There was no doubt that Nightmarch was finishing the better of the pair. He was a neck to the bad two strides from tho post, but had his head in front less than a stride over the line. Toxeuma weakened over the last furlong, and was three lengths away. The crowd grew wildly excited during the final stages, but thero was a silence when it was realised that Cylinder had brought about a wholly unexpected rpsult. AVhen the surprise had worn off, racegoers turned their attention to giving Cylinder and Gray one of the most enthusiastic receptions accorded a winner at a Riccartoft gathering. While the success showed Cylinder up -in the light of a determined finisher. Gray's handling of him was not overlooked, and he was loudly cheered when he appeared in response to callß from the public at ihe Cup presentation, and shook hands with Lord and Lady Bledisloe, who •each extended fongratulations to him on his great effort. _ The production of Cylinder in the race was actually due to Gfay's advice to J. H. Jefferd. who intended returning home after the third day's

6—H. A. Rhind'a ch g Pangolin aged 10-6 13. Shaw 0 7—D. Jones's br g Membo 6yrs 10*2 D. O'Connor 0 3—W. T. Haalett'B b g Paris aged 9-11 (J. Dempster 0 B—B.8 —B. H. Edkins'3 b g Diana's Lad aged 9-6 . . .... A. Jonkins 0 Amorist and Membo were in charge after jumping the first fence. Diana's Lad fell passing the stands, and the order out of the straight was Amoriiit, Antrim Boy, Makeup, Membo, Pangolin, Disrank, and Paris. Membo waß tailed off going down the back, and at the far turn Antrim Boy and Amorist were in charge from Makeup, Pangolin, Paris, and Disrank. Antrim Boy took charge rounding the home turn, followed by Amorist, Makeup, Pangolin, Paris, and Disrank. Antrim Boy fell at the last jump, bringing down Pangolin. Makeup was left in charge to win easily by three lengths from Disrank, with Amorist half a length away. Paris was fourth. Time, 3mm 10 2-ssec. Winner trained by T. K. George, Blenheim. SBYMOTTR HANDICAP, Of 250 sots; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 soys from stake. Hack conditions. Seven furlongs. 11—P. 0, Webb's blk m SAPIENT by Kilbroney—-Merit 4yrs 7*B R. Coveny 1 4—J. J. Corry'e br g Projection syrs 7-2 K. Voitre 2 6—-T. B. Dwan's br f Painkiller 3yrs 7-8 L. J. Ellis 3 3—P. F. Campbell's b g Compris 4yrs 9-3 . . . . A. E. Ellis 0 I—Cr. J. Barton's blk c A 1 Jolson 3yrs 8-9 . . . . H. Gray 0 7—B. Burgess's br g Ben Hur 4yrs 8-6 It. E. Manson 0 14— E. Hay's ch g Hounslow syrs 8-2 D. Cotton o s—<3. Gerard's br g Pixie Gold 4yrs 7-13 n . J. M. Pino 0 *W. C. Griffith's br g' Merry Cry 3yrs 7-8 car. 7-5 . » A. G. Macdonald 0 B—R. M. Greenslade's blk g Tippling 3yrs 7-5 car. 7-9 J. W. Jennings 0 9—G. A. Kain's ch g Red Royal 3yrs 7-2 T-4 .. G. Humphreys 0 10—Estate E. Fox's b g'Proud Knight syrs 7-0 . . A. Eustwood 0 15— W. T. Haslett's br m Lorette 4yrs 7-0 car. 7-1 .. .. C. Pope 0 12 —F, T. Buchanan's b g Night Recital 3yrs 7-0 . » N. J. Dwyer 0 13— G. Gould's b f Jael 3yrs 7-0 A. Moseervey 0 Painkiller end Tippling took up the running from A! Jolson, Pixie Gold, and Merry Cry. Tippling led Pixie Gold into the straight, followed by Sapient and Painkiller, while Merry Cry had run off tho course. Sapient finished well to win by two lengths from Projection, with Painkiller a neck away. Compris was fourth. Time, Imin 25 4-ssec. Winner trained by H. Donovan, Riccarton. CBESSY HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horae SO sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. s—Mrs E. Elgar's br g GRECIAN by Lord Quex —Ennea 4yrs 8-9 K. Voitre 1 11— G. D. Greenwood'sch m Greenaway 4yrs 8-9 . . . . A. E. Ellis 2 8- J. L. Brown's b g First Raid syrs 7-9 H. Wiggins 3 2—H. J. McMonaway's blk ra Habit 4yrs / 8-13 . . . . H. Gray 0 7—A, Louisson's b g True Shaft 4yrs 8-9 . . . . R. Reed 0 I—G. Murray-Aynsloy's cb g Meprisant 4yrs 8-8 . . B* H. Morris 0 4—R. McDonald's b c Compensation 3yrs 8-5 . . .. T. Green 0 9—L. Kelcher's ch g Taboo aged 8-5 B. Brodio 0 B—G. Gerard's br g Noteworthy syrs 8-2 J. M. Pino 0 14—i> r- Q. Louisson's b g Desert Song 4yrs B*l . . . . J. Barry 0 13— W. R. Kemball's b m Miss Ransom 4yrs 7-13 car. 7-10 . . fc>. Gerrand 0 6—W. Crossan's b g Glenrowan Gyrs 7-7 L. J. Ellis 0 12 —Mrs T. B. Dwan's blk h Lord Thomond £yrs 7-7 car. 7-2 F. H. Due 0 10 —Sir ChQ£. Clifford's b h Straightcourse 4yrs 7-7 . * R. Coveny 0 ! 15—R, Longley's ch m Discourse syrs 7-7 J. W. Jennings 0 16—P. F. Thorpy'a b m Miss Mercia 6yrs 7-7 car. 7-4 . . C. Hughes 0 Lord Thomond was the first to show out, but with two furlongs covered Habit had charge from Miss Ransom, Compensation, Lord Thomond, Noteworthy, and Miss Mercia. Habit and Miss Ransom were the first to turn for home, followed by Compensation, Lord Thomond, Meprisant, Grecian, and First Raid. In a close tussle Grecian finished well to win by three-quarters of a length from Greenaway, with First Raid a neck away. Habit was fourth. Time, lmin 25 3—ssec. Winner trained by W. D. Moroney, Featherston, PIONEER HANDICAP, Oi' 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. For two-year- 1 olds. Five furlongs. | I—H. A. Knight's b f SOLVENT by Diacquenod—Currency 8-2 8. Humphreys 1 7—A G. Hill's b c Last March 7.10 car 7-HJ . . J. Barry 2 5 —M. O'Brien's br g Grecian Prince h-0 R,. Coveny ,3 4—W. T. Hazlett'a b g Irish Chieftain 7-8 3—V. Riddiford's ch f Type

racing. Gray considered that Cylinder would be capable of making a hard race for Niglitmarch nt a difference of I9lb. and Jefferd replied that if Gray could' ride him at somewhere near his impost, he would persuade Mr Williams to start the geldinp. Gray then said he would ride at 7.12, and early on Friday and Saturday mornings, he could be seen walking tho blocks sit R-iccarton. and more than one admirer, was surprised when he was weighed out at the correct poundage. This feat must be considered remarkable for a rider with close on half 3 century behind him. and then for him to show no ill effects from hit reducing efforts to ride three exceptionally hard races on end at the con- j elusion of a strenuous week's programme. Mr Williams, who was present on the two opening days, did not remain for Saturday's racing, and his trainer received the Gold .Cup, attached to the stake, on his behalf from Lady Bledisloe. The defeat of the people's idol on a. racecourse invariably leads to many theories being advanced for such an unexpected happening, and in Saturday's instance Reed was subjected to much criticism. In the first place he should not have been satisfied with the pace over the early part, the first tro furlongs taking; 32sec. and then when he did elect to increase the speed over the last half mile, and to pass Toxeuma at the top of the straight. he should have carried on at that pace instead of persuadin" himself that he had the race won. There is no doubt he took Cylinder's challenge too cheaply and lost the honours by an error of judgment, on his own part, and bv the outstanding effort of his rival horseman. The day's racing was again admirably controlled, and the various officials curried out their duties to the satisfaction of nil concerned. Mr F. T. H. Roll, assistant to Mr F. C. Oother. had everything in working order, and with Mr J. M. Griffiths in command, no fault could be found with the Tlie hnndicapper, Mr J. E. Hen rys. marked his forteith New Zealand Cup Meeting, at which He h.is officiated, by accounting for some outstanding finishes. and the vidsre. Mr A. Dickson, nnd his hssistant. Mr C. U Hns«r>U. lot through a strenuous week's work without "ne cause for complaint bv rncerroers. The "=tartinp of Mr P. P. M<*\nh wi« n "■•oecinl fenturr -nd -n-ben >* )-• chat he never ePVcted n fsv'ltv dispatch in his thirty-two efforts, the excellence of his barrier work can be realised. The details of the dav's racing are n* - TOE? COCPUK ITUBDLE HANDIOA?. °f 5"". snv.; second hnrse 60 mvs, and thir'l hcirSA 25 sovs from stake. One rmk* a*id three-quarters. 1 .1 .T. Corey's h p MAKEUP by Surveyor—Rosenor ayrs 11-S W. 80-.vden } L :„ E - Wallace' 6 b g Disrank svre .. _ 10 "' R. Miles 2 Dampier-Cros.ley's b g Amorist , S 7 Z" J 0 " 7 ■■ .. I. Tilson 3 il i BartOß '« b « Antrim Boy ae .d •* *• H. Anderton 9

„ - Yoitre 0 2—W R. Kemball sb £ Capo Gold 7-8 „ r *J' 3 T ? , •• .. H. Grn.y "o - —**. ft- Kemball'B b g Maritime 7-rt w .i,. C«errand 0 10 —F. Williamson's br c Eclair 7-5 car. i 7'l9* i , * * . . D. Cotton 0 11. J. Morrison's ch g Hunting Go 7-5 car. „ T: s i • • .. G. i?obb o 9 —G. Gould's b g Jordan 7-5 . „ , -A. Mcsservv 0 6—R. M. Greenslade's b f Hula Belle 7-3 B—Miss8 —Miss M. C. Wilson's b c Monastic 7-0 ~M .. J. M. Pine 0 When the course proper was reached the iiiost prominent were Grecian Prince. Maritime Irish Chieftain, Swlve.it, and Lust March. At the distance. Solvent and Last March drew out, iihe former wiiminß by a length from Ijast March, with Grecian Prince two lengths nway. Maritime was fourth. Time, " 59 4-oscc. Winner trained by fr\ 1). Jones ' Riocarton. metropolitan handicap, 0/ 1000 sova; second horse 000 sovs and third horse 100 sovs from stake.' One mile and u half. I —J- S- McLeod's ch t MY OWN l>v Lord Quex —Trussida 4yrs 7-1 car. 7-3 If. Wiggins 1 B. Williams's b g Star Stranger f" 4 •• H. Gray 1 Mrs E Elgar'a cli u Count Palatine •V' r « . 7-10 . . . . K. Voitre B - Riddilord's ch h Historic Oyrs 9-G ~ w B. H. Morris 0 0 i. Hall a &r a Morry Damon need ri-8 1 Mru E. Elgnr'g b g Vertigern uged 8-7 7 H. A. Knight'* b g Paquito 6yr» 9_ Svr* M 7 i°q Louissoll, » ch 8 G?y CreTt ° ° ® A. G. M»cdon»M O

13,—j. S. Barrett's ch g Count Cavour aged • 7.5 . . . . A. Eastwood 0 11. W. T. Hazlett'B b in Lucky Light syrs 7-3 car. 7-13J . • F. J. McKay 0 B—\V It Kcmlwll's ch g Courageous Gyrs 7-2 car. 7-3 . . • - A. (J. Diclc 0 22 —li. burgess's b m Spearmiss r.y rs 7-0 W. If. Jones 0 S—II.5 —11. Gardiner's b g Beau Geste aged 7-0 J. M. Pine 0 Goin£ out o? tho straight White Fang had charge from My Own, Gay Crest, Count Pain* tine, and Star Stranger, and passing the mil© post White Fang was we!! clear of Gay Crest, My Own, Stu-r Stranger, Count Cavour, Merry Damon, and Historic. Tho samo order was maintained round tho far turn, and White Fang still had a useful advantage when the straight was reached, followed by My Own, Gay Crest. Vertigern, Historic. Star Stranger, Paquito, and Merry Damon. My Own was in charge nt the distance, and in a wondorful finish won bv a head from Star Stranger, with Count Palatino another head nway. t Gay Crest was fourth. Time, 2min 32sec. Winner trained by L, Wilson, Hastings. G. G. STEAD GOIiD CUP, Of 700 sovs (inc. gold cup of 100 eovs) ; second horso 140 sovs, and third horse 70 sovs from stn-kc. Weight-for-ago. Ono inilo and a quarter. 2—A. B. Williams's b g CYLINDER by Limond——Cymeno 3yrs 7-12 H. Gray 1 I—A. Louisson's br h Nightmarch by Night 'Raid—Marsa syrs 0-3 It. Reed 2 3 —l'\ Ormond's b g Toxeuma by Arrowsmith—Te Aux>aki svrs 0-3 A. E. Ellis 3 The order after tho start was Nightmarch, Toxeuma, and Cylinder. At the six furlongs Toxeuma went to the front, and was a length clear of Nightmarch and Cylinder at the halfmile. Toxeuma led into the straight, and Nightmarch made his run at the distance, and passed Toxeuma and wiw then challenged by Cylinder, who worried him out of the honours to beat him on the post by a head, with Toxeuma three lengths away. Time, 2min 11 2-ssec. Winner trained by .1. 11. Jefferd, Hastings.

Winners of the raco are:--Year. Winner. Weiglit. Time. m. 6. 1008 iJobrikoff 8 3 *2 7 1909 .. Bobrikoff 9 0 2 7 2-5 1010 .. Los Angelos 9 0 3 7 1911 .. Counterfeit 7 7 'J 6 1912 .. Bon Revo 7 9 0 11 4-5 1013 .. Warstep 7 7 '1 6 2-5 1914 .. Reputation 7 12 2 G 3915 .. Deflert Gold 7 7 1 5 4-5 191G .. The Tof! 7 9 2 9 1917 .. Desert Gold 8 12 2 6 2-5 19!6 .. Sasanof 9 0 2 5 1919 .. Gloaming 9 0 2 12 1-5 1920 .. Surveyor 9 0 2 9 3-5 1023 Winning Hit 7 22 3 1-5 1022 .. Many Kittle 7 12 2 5 3-5 1923 .. Kazzle Da«z!o 7 7 2 4 1-6 3924 .. rjold Light 8 12 2 4 * 1926 .. Rapine 9 3 2 9 1027 .. Limerick 9 0 2 5 192S .. Laughing Prince 9 0 2 6 2-5 1929 .. Chide 9 0 2 3 4-5 1930 .. Cylinder 7 12 2 114-5 j STOKYHUBST HANDICAP, Of 400 fovr ; second horso 80 sovs, and third | horse 40 sovs from stake. For three-year- . olds. Ons mile. I—G. P. Payne's b { SPOON by Tea i Tray—Warlovo 8-6 .. B. H. Morris 1 2 —Mrs E. Elgar's blk g Appledoro 8-0 H. Gray 2 ! B—A.8 —A. G. Mills's b f Charmaine 7-12 S. Gerrand 3 I 5—H. A. Knight's b g Dunraveu B*6 A. E. Ellis 0 3 —J. S. McLeod's b f Jenny Diver 8-5 It. Reed 0 • 4—J. J. Corry's b g Johneen 7-lli K. Voitre 0 C—G. D. Greenwood's b g Ilkk»y 7-12 11. .Wiggins 0 7—G. Gould's b g Pharaoh 7-2 A. Messervy 0 9—Sir Chas. Clifford's b f Bail Dress 7-0 J. Veevere 0 Charmuine and Spoon w«re the early leaders, but passing thy six furlong post CharMaine and lkley had charge from Spoon, Ball Dress, and Jenny Diver. Ilkley and Charmuine piloted the lield across the top und led into the straight from Spoon and Ball Dress. Spoon went to the front from Charmaino at the distance, and stayed on to beat the fast-finishing Appledoro by half a length, with Charmaine a neck away. Ball Dreos j was fourth. Time, 1.40 2-5. Winner trained by G. Murray-Aynsley, Riccarton. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 soy* from the stake. Seven furlongs. - —J. M. Corcoran's ch g HAVERING by Quin Abbey—Dreamer syra 8-4 11. Gray 1 6—Armstrong's b h Admiral Drake 4yrs 7-1 car. 7-1J G. Humphreys 2 9—L. McKeniie'a ch g Koyal Parade 4yrs 7-1 . . A. G. Macdonald 3 •A —J. Ross's br g Ifeadow Lark Gyrs S-4 B. H. Brodie .0 I—E. W. Collins'a br h Arrow Lad 6yra B*2 . . . . L. J. Ellis 0 10— N. Rutherford's b g Ranelagh 4yrs 8-0 car. 8-1 . . C. Carmont 0 3—A. S. George's br m Te Awhina 6yrs 7*lo . . K. Voitre 0 7—J. H. Prosser's b g Great Star syrs 7-10 .. .. D. Cotton 0 5—K. L. Riddiford's br g Staghunter syrs 7-8 . . . . JI. Wiggins 0 B—G.8 —G. D. Greenwood's br g .Taloux 4yra 7-6 . . K. Henshaw 0 When the field had settled down Royal Parade was showing th« way to Great Star and Staghunter, but crossing the top Great Star had charge from Jaloux, Royal Parade, and Te Awhina. Great Star led into tho straight from Jaloux, Havering. Meadow Lark, and Royal Parade. Havering drew out at the distance to win by a neck from th« fastfinishinjf Admiral Drake, with Royal Parade a length and a half nwny. Meadow Lark was fourth. Time, lmin 25 4:-:>rcc. "Winner trained by owner, Hawera, NOTES ON THE RACING. An Unfortunate Race. A feature of the opening event, tho Port Cooper Hurdle Handicap, was the oven betting, six of the eight candiatcs being in strong demand. The race was robbed of mueli interest by Diana's Lad falling at the second fence, and Antrim Boy misjudging the last obstacle when leading, and Pangolin, running in fourth place at the time, falling oveT him. Makeup, who moved up to Antrim. Boy approaching the last fence, | was thus loft in charge after jumping ; the fence and ran home an easy winner I by three lengths from Disrank, who finished on better than Amorist to beat him by half a length. Paris, who met with interference in the smash-up, was a poor fourth, and Membo was tailed off. Antrim boy had a useful break ou 'he field when he was eliminated. In fact, his rider seemed to have too big a hold of him, and the gelding barely rose at the fence. On the other hand, Makeup would havo kept him busy in the run home. Amorist did not make

was the last to leave. He was up on the outside of tho leaders at the end of half the journov, but ran out wide when heading for home and finished 011 the outside rai! near the tail of the lield. He would otherwise have taken part in the final tussle. Painkiller ran a good race, but found tho journey a little too far, while Tippling also stopped abruptly in tho stiaight. Grecian Again. Ilabit and Meprisant accounted fot most of the betting in the Cressy Xiandicap, but although the former battlod out the finish, Meprisant, who was slow away, failed to finish on from a favourable position in the straight. Habit gave some trouble at the start, but eventually got away . ell and, accompanied by Miss Ransom, piloted the field to tho straight, with Compensation, Lord Thomond, Meprisant, Grecian, and First Raid in close attendance. The leaders weakened inside the distance, and Grecian shot out from the buneli, while Greenaway was essaying a run 011 the outside. In a close tussle the verdict went to Grecian by three-parts of a length, with a neck margin to First Raid, and a half-length gap to Miss Ransom, Lord Thomond, and Compensation in line in front of Miss Mercia. Grecian was responsible for a determined finish and paid a good price following on his previous win. Greenaway did well considering the little racing she has had this season. Meprisant probably lost his chance at the start, but nevertheless should have been closer at the finish. The race was marked by the failures of form candidates, including Habit, Compensation, Noteworthy, Glenrowan, Strnightcourse, and Ixml Thomond. Speedy Juvenile.

the improvement expected of him by his recent racing, while Pariß and Membo were troubled by the hard going. Pangolin jumped well ■ throughout and cleared the last fence only to run foul of the prostrate Antrim Boy. H. Anderton, rider of the latter, escaped with a shaking, but Pangolin's pilot, E. Shaw, had to be removed to Lewisham Hospital suffering, it waa thought, from an injured spine. Antrim Boy broke a hind leg when he crashed and had to be destroyed, while Pangolin was in a bad way after the race with neck and internal injuries. Sapient Surprises. The result of the Seymour Handicap came as a rude surprise to investors aa the winner, Sapient, was well down the betting list. She was in behind the leaders, Painkiller, Tippling, and Pixie Gold entering the straight, and, taking charge inside the distance, she soon had the race in hand to go on to beat the fast-finishing Projection by two lengths. Painkiller weakened in the last few strides and was beaten into third place a neck away. Compris was close up next, in front of A 1 Jolson Red Royal, Ben Ilur, and Jael in that order. Sapient gave H. Donovan his iirst win since he took over the late J. Beban's team. She has always been consistent without enjoying many wins but in recording such a comfortable margin in thiß event in good time for hacks she gave indications of gaining more successes during the summer. The disappointment of the race was A 1 Jolson, who, apart from showing prominence at the home turn, failed badly Merry Cry played up at the start and

Solvent was installed a good favourite for the Pioneer Handicap and again recorded an impressive victory. As tho field entered the course proper Grecian Prince and Maritime, wide out, showed the way to Irish Chieftain, Last March, and Solvent. The last-named slipped through on the rails inside the distance and went on to win by a length from Last March, with Grecian Prince two lengths away a head in front of Maritime. Irish Chieftain, Hula Belle, and Cape Gold headed the remainder. Solvent, who took tho shortest route home, won easier than on the second day. Grecian Prince commenced to bore out as soon as headed for home and took Maritime with him, and the pair were near the outside of the track throughout the run to tho post. The form of tho balance of the youngsters was far from being impressive. A Popular Victory. Tho best raco of the Meeting was staged in tho Metropolitan Handicap, heads separating the three placed horses, with a bunch close up. After it delay caused by Lucky Light, who was eventually placed at the rear of the field, a splendid despatch was effected. White Fang rushed to tho front going out of the straight, and when the back stretch was entered upon, he had opened up a gap of half a dozen lengths from My Own and Gay Crest together and Star Stranget and Count C'avour together, who were followed by Beau Geste, Merry Damon, and Historic. At the far turn White Fang was still well clear and led into the straight in front of My Own, Gay Crest, Vertigcrn, Historic, Htar Stranger, Paquito, and Merry Damon. White Fang was collared inside the distance and the field closed up. My Own, Star Stranger, and Vertigcrn then raced in line, and a little further on. Count Palatine, Gay Crest, and Merry Damon joined in. A neck-and-neclc struggle ensued, My Own gaining a meritorious victory by a head from Star Stranger, with a similar margin to Count Palatine. Gay Crest j was a length away next, a head in front of Vertigcrn, who was followed by Paquito, Merry Damon, and Historic. My Own deserved her success as sho showed grim determination in a hard finish. She now looks a likely Auckland Cup proposition. Star Stranger put in some great work over the concluding stages, wliilo Count Palatine completed his task 111 a creditable manner, after being a long way back entering the straight, and running about a good deal in the run homo. Gay Crest only weakened in the last furlong after being prominent throughout. Historic made a promising move up on the rails j inside the distance, but the effort was short-lived. Vertigcrn ran a good race, but Merry Damon was disappointing on a hard track. Court Cavour was in a prominent position for a mile and so was Beau Geste, who, however, did not finish as well as might be expected after his good raco on Wednesday. Paquito did not threaten danger at any stage and Courageous was too far back in the middle stages to have any prospects. Tho Three-Year-Olds. With Lady Pam missing from the Stonyliurst Handicap, the public made Spoon a 500 ticket better favourite than Appledore, and the pair returned the dividends after another close finish, j When three furlongs had been covered, Charmaine and Ilkley raced together in front of Spoon, Ball Dress, and jenny Diver, and this was the order into the straight. Spoon took charge when headed for home and inside the distance Appledore came with a run from the back, and although cutting Charmaine out of second money, 110 was unable to get up to Spoon, who, ridden out, secured the verdict by half a length. Charmaine was only a neck away. Ball Dress was a couple of lengths back in front of Pharaoh, Jenny Diver, Ilkley,

and Johneen, with Dunraven last. Spoon was judiciously ridden in behind the pacemakers and was not allowed to go to the front, as is hor wont, until well into the straight. She did not have much in reserve ;r. the finish, and Appledore would have had her measure with a little further to go. The latter was always well back, and did not seem able to pace it with the field over the first half mile, thus giving the leaders a big break entering the straight. Charmaine stuck to her task well, whilo Ball Dress ran her best race this season. Pharaoh was in a favourable position at the far turn, but got squeezed back to the rear, and then finished up in fifth place. Havering Wins Final. The concluding event produced the biggest pool of the Meeting, just short of the £IO,OOO mark, and another exciting finish was staged. Great Star tnd lloyal Parade were the early leaders, Havering, Te Awhina, and Jaloux being the slowest away. Great Star took charge rounding the home turi., and led into the straight from Jaloux, Havering, Meadow Lark, aud Royal Parade. The leaders were done with at the distance and Havering took charge. In the last hundred yards he ha.l to contend with a strong challenge by Admiral Drake and had only a head advantage at the post. Royal Parade was over a length away a head in front of Meadow Lark. Arrow Lad was close up next, and then came Great Star, Staghuntrr, Jaloux. and To Awhina, with Ranelagh a bad last. Havering had a close call and Gray's vigorous horsemanship had much to do with the result. He was lucky that Admiral Drake was once more badly placed early and did not get a reasonable run until too late. Arrow Lad would also have troubled Havering but for getting knocked back at the home turn and losing valuable ground. He was putting in solid work at the finish. Meadow Lark gave promise half way down the running, but could not improve the position he occupied over the last half mile. He won this event last year, but at present is far from being the same horse. Royal Parade carried a lot of Hastings support, following on a good gallop registered by him on Friday. Jaloux was not given, much

by his rider, who getting awav lant rushed him to a front position in the space of throe furlongs. Great Star again failed to stay on after settine a fast pace to the straight. Te Awhina was prominent for a while, but retired early, and she pulled up very lame Ranelagh again mystified his followers' aa he fell back to last place well down the running. WINNING OWNERS. The sum of £12,150 was distributed in stake 3 at the Meeting, the following fifty-four owners participating £ Mr A. li. Williams 2000 Air A. Louisson 1890 Mr T. A. Duncan ... . ' qxn Mrs C. E. Elgar | g<x> Mr J. T. Jiunieson 755

Messrs Aitken and Wood £7OO Mr J. S. McLoo-J £7OO, Mr W. 11 W ball £O7O, Mr G. 1). Greenwood £SBO, Mr It. J_. Murphy £560, Mr W. S. Glenn £550, Messrs T J. and P A* O'Neill £475, Mr G. Gerard £355," Mr M. Corcoran £350, Mr H. A. Knight £350, Mr G. J. Barton £350 Mr J. .1. Corry £335, Mr G. P. Payne £2BO, Mr D. Jones £245, Sir Charles I lifford £225, Mr T H. Lowry £2lO, Mrs F. Armstrong £2OO, Mr P. F. Campbell £175, Mr P. C. Webb £175 Mr U. I3urgess £175, Mr E. W. Collins £l7O, Mr Milward and Dr. Will £IOO, Mr J. R McKenzie £l5O, Mr F. Arnu strong £IOO. Mr W. T. Hazlett £95 Mr C. T. Keeble £BO. Mr J. L. Brown £BO, Mr J. Rutledgo £75, Mr H. Dam-pier-Crossley £75. Mr F. Ormond £7O. Mr W. Har«r.;av(!s £OO, Mr H. MoMa naway £GO, Messrs Corn foot and D'O.vley £SO. Mr 1,. F,. B. Wallace £SO. f'olvm »n,l Thomas £SO. Mr J. 11. Prosser £SO, Mr A. G. Hill €SO, Mr A. Smith £SO. Mr 1,. McKenzie £SO. Mr K. M. Sheedy £SO, Mr A. C. Mills £4O, Mr A. A. Small £3O Mr H. Gardiner £3O, estate J. Bcbnn £25. Dr. M. G. Louisson £25, Mr H. M. Groend.ide £25, Mr W. Parsons £25. Mr T B. Dwan £25. and Mr M. O'Brien £25. WINNING TRAINERS. T. .lamieson 3, J. H. Jefferd 3. A. McAnlny 2, S. G. Ware 2, F. I). Jones 2, W. D. Moroney 2, T. J. Daly, W. Hawthorne, 11. Donovan, Mrs A. McDonald, C. Dnvey, H. and A. Cutts. 0 J. Pin.;, R. Alexander, L. Wilson, G. Murray-Ay n-:ley, J M. Corcoran, It E. McLcllnn, T. 11. George, W. H. Dwyer, L. G. Morris, B. Burgess, T. Pritchard, iind R. J. and P. V. Mason one each. WINNING RIDERS. H. Grav 5, K. Voitre 4. H. Wiggins 3. R. Reed 2. B. H. Morris 'i. T. Green 2, R Covonev 2. G. Humphries 2. Ti. G. Morris, D. O'Connor, W. J. Bowden. W. Bronghton. H. Anderton. W. McEwnn, S. Gerrund, A. Jenkins, .1. M I'ine, and A. F.. Kllis one each. WINNING HORSES. The following list shows winning hortses of £2OO and over :— Nightmareh £IBOO, Cvlindcr £1750, Laughing Prince £790. Mv Own £7OO, Autopay £7(K). Tea Chat £OIO. In the Shade £550, Concentrate £SOO. . Grecian £4BO. Parato > £475, Lady Para £470, Praise £420, Solvent £350. Havering £350. Spoon £2BO. Don Jose £270, Star Stranger £250. Chrysology £2lO, ?.nd Chief Cook £2OO.