RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20978, 5 October 1933, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

Has the Ability. Shatter displayed his best form in a gallop with Polydora at V/ingatui yesterday, and although the latter is likely, to be favourite for to-day's race, Shatter will have a larger following than he had at Oamaru. Shatter undoubtedly has the ability to be considered high-class, and ho may produce it to-day. Interesting Development. A post-mortem examination Mamnyfcenua revealed a most peculiar growth-extending from the throat to the heart, and resembUng a bunch of hardened grapes. All the veterinary surgeons who have examined the growth are mystified, and it has been sent to the Government laboratory at Wellington in the hope that horse science will derive the benefit. Juveniles at. Jlaudv.k'k. Gladswood, a colt by Limond out of Curtain, by Thespian from Cowl, finished in fourth place in the Breeders' Plate at Randwick on Monday. The Weaner„ who was fifth, is one of D. Webster's.'team, and is by Paper Money from the English mare Piquant. Back to Sydney. The Hastings owner, J. Hannah, has left for Sydney with his gelding Gold Mag, with whom he 1;: J a profitable trip 12 months ago. In- Sprint - Events. Chief Cook is doing everything asked of him in pleasing style, and is improving with every gallop. Though not a brilliant track worker, this horse has shown several good trials recently, and as he is genuine, and goes much better in races, his future looks exceptionally bright. Chief Cook, who is a half-brother to the Wingatui-trained Cherry Queen, will contest the open .spfint races at Avonciale, where he will be meeting some of the speediest gallopers in commission, and as he has not had a race for some months the task of winning may prove a bit beyond him. However, the racing is sure to improve him, and he will be worth following during the spring meetings. His Second Attempt.

Royal Artist, who ran second in the Avondale Cup 12 months ago, carrying 7-10, is engaged in the same event next month, and has been allotted 8-7. He lias- won only two races m the interim, his best performance being his success in the Wellington Cup, in which he beat a high-class field. His victory in the Mitchclson Cup was also a fine effort, -nd he has earned the weight he will .have to carry next > weeK. At the time of writing little is known regarding Royal Artist s condition, as he is trained in the country. but if produced at his best when he goes to the post at Avondale his prospects cannot be overlooked. AUSTRALIAN RACING THIRD DAY AT RANDWICK CHATHAM WINS CRAVEN PLATE (CTJITED VRKSS AS-30CrATI0>r —BY ELECTHIC TEUSORAPH—COfYEIOHT.) (Keceived October 4, 8.25 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 1. The spring meeting of the Australian Jockey Club . was continued at Randwick to-day. The course woo in good order, and there was an attendance of 21,000. The Mirror received strong support from bia trainer, A. IX Wobster, in the Brush Hurdlca. He ran' a fair race, finishing fourth. ;■ , Silver Scorn gave, the best_ exhibition of Jier galloping ability to date in the Craven Plate. She was within a length of the speedy Chatham at the turn, and finished on well, being a close fourth. "Visage, the New Zealand-bred filly, mater to Veilmond, won the Gimcrack Stakes iu a style reminiscent of her famous brother. The stewards hold an enquiry into the running ol Movie Star in the Suburban Handicap, but the explanation of hi 3 connexions was accepted. The following are the results: — SECOND B3USH HURDLES, Of 250 eovb. About two miles and three furlongs. W. D. Bauld's br g PHOCIS by Brake— Pompero aged 11-2 . • Hynes 1 G. J. Carr's b g Bridge and Bow by "Violoncello—Princess Dighton 6yrs 10-1 Douglas 2 G. Scholt's b s Master Colin by Bizzio — Marcuntonia aged 9*12 •. Xiillvman 3 Ten horses started. Phocis was in front at the hnlf-mile, where Bridge and Bow took charge and led by three lengths to the straight. Phocis finished fast on the rails, but failed by a short neck to-reach Bridge and Bow. Time, 4min 26eec. A protost for■ interference in tho straight was upheld, Phocis being, placed first.

CRAVEN PLATE, Of 1300 sovs. Weight-for-age. One mile and a quarter. A. E. Blair's b h CHATHAM by Wind-bag—Myosotis-syrs 9-4 .. I'ike 1 F. Smitbden'H br'h Kuvera by Brazen — Varta Mozzte4yrs 9-0 .. McCarten 2 T. J. Brosnan'e ch g. Lough _ Neagh by Bachelor's Pcrsse—Terentia syrs 0-1 Tanwan 3 Herolago and Silver Scorn also started. Chatham began smartly, and led, from Loagh , Neagh, Kuvera, and Silver Scorn. Approaching the turn Silver Scorn was within a length of Chatham, closely followed by Lough Neagh sad Kuvera. In the last furlong Lough'Neagh.arid Kuvera drew level with Chatham, who came again under punishment and won by half a neck. Time, Smin 6Jsec. GI24ORACK STAKES, Of .1300 sovs. Vor two-year-old fillies. Five furlongs. 35. J. Watt's b f VISAGE (New Zealand) by Liraond —Veil 8-0 .. McCarten 1 Hautccour 8-0 .. .. Skelton 2 Myra Tip 8-0 .. .. Bartle a Thirteen horses started. Bonnie Kion led early from Altruda. Bonnie Riou and Visage were first into the straight. Visage, on the outside, linished strongly to win by half a length. Time, lmin 3sec. . SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of 400 sovs. One mile. J. A. Donohue'a b g DERMID by Tippler —No Belle syrs 8-12 .. Cook 1 (i. W. Lightford's blk or br g Whiltingham by Rosewing—Linlass syrs 8-G Heather 2 G. Price's b g Itanchero by Eosseiidnle — Pansy syrs 7-11 , . . . Stead 3 Fifteen horses started. Camargo and Havaspot mnde the early running from Dermid, who took charge turning for homo and won comfortably by three lengths. .Time, linin ÜBi.ee. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of 300 s'ovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and a quarter. H. Thomas and G. Bush's bo BIJRI.EBQCE by Seremond—Gay Song 8-10 . . . . . . Webb . 1 W. Hingins'g br e Safari (New Zealand) by March Along—Duchess Glast- 7-2 I • Knox - ! P. Lewis's br f Out Baric by Backivood—I Miss Sylvanite 7-10 .. Laycocl: ! Nina horses started. Rapsonia and Out Back made the early running. Turning for homo Oothlin showed the way to Wlndbird, Burlesque, and Oat Back. Taking charge at the distance, Burlesque won by half a length. Tlmi<, 2miri Sisec. SYDNEY HANDICAP, Of 400 OOY3. Ono mile and ft half. A, Xj. PogonosW'e b b MIBANTHEON by Pantheon—Milan 4yr» 7*13 11. Rood 1 T. anil A, Shell's br g Dalmatic by Nssgso—Taivs 6yr» 7*lo Lfehtfoot 2 B, B, and L, R. Payten'o b h Pretzel by Spelthorne—Riz Biscuit Syrs 9*4 D. Munro 8 Seven Jioraeg started. Potent led to tho, half-mile, where Milan* tboon' and Sfajnitas joined in, closely followed by PreUel, When the straight was reached Milantheon bad a flight advantage from Potent, Hagnitas, and Pretzel. In a elostt flnieii Jfllantheoa v. on by half a liead. Xioa®, 2m|n B<s|Bee»

RACING FIXTURES

OctdbCT"s.-'7—Duaaedin-- J-C'. October S, 7—Otaki»Maeri R.C. October 14—Masterton R.C. October 14—South Canterbury J.C. October 14, 16—Avondale .J.C. October 19. 21, 23—Wellington R.C. October 21, 23-rr-Gore K.C.' October 23—Waverley B.C. , „ October 23—Waipawa County R.C. October 23—North Canterbury R.C. - October 23—Waikato: Hunt Club. October 26, 28—Poverty Bay T.C, October 28—Banks Peninsula R.C. November 4, 6, —Auckland R.C. November 4, 6, 8, 11—Canterbury J.C. November 9, 11—Whangarei R.C. November 11—Hawke's Bay J.C. November 15—Dannevirke R.C. November, 18—Carterton R.C.November 18, 20—Waikato R.C. November 25—Levin R.C. November 30, December 2—Takapuna J.C. November 30. December 2—Feilding J.C..'.':. ' TROTTING.' - FIXTURES October 7—New Brighton T.C. ' October 14.-Waikato T.C. October 21., 23—Auckland T.C. October. 21, 23—Greymouth T.C, October 23f . Oamaru T.C. October 28—'Wellington T.C; - TURF / GOSSIP . The. Only Winner. - • , The Trial Stakes 'at Wingr.tui toda; is a race for-horses that have not won a race worth 50 sovs, and although Irish Birdcatcher has won two races, at Clifdcn and Birchwood Hunt, he is still', eligible. As the only winner in the race. be-will'probably have strong public support, but there are several' others in the field that have

ehown usefulness without yet getting on the winning list. Irish Birdcatcher i; a four-year-old chestnut gelding by Songbird from Camieau by Downshire, and is owned and trained at Invercargill by T. E. Pankhurst. At the Birch wood Hunt meeting Irish Birdcatcher beat Tea Party, Env ood, Red Sunset, Hot Tea, and Remindful, who all shaped well, during the season. Still a Maiden. Donalda, one of the few grey horses at present racing in New Zealand, has been a very disappointing gelding, and has many times failed to race up „to track work, when strongly sup- * ported. His best race was at the Geraldine meeting last month, and if that was a true indication of a definite improvement in his racing demeanour, he may be worth noting in to-day's Trial Stakes at WingatuL l Donalda is a five-year-old gelaing, end is by the grey Australian Chrysolaus. He was purchased as a twc-year-old in Sydney by his pres.ent ovner, Mr D. Grant, and was trained for some time by E. J. Ellis, but is now in J. Pankhurst's stable at Washdyke. Will Come Good. Jacobin, the three-year-old colt by Robespierre from High Heels,* dam of High Tor, will be having his third race at Wingatui to-day. He was bred by R. Longley, who produced him once last season, and the youngstter was sold to Mr G. J. Barton, of Dunedin, at the Longley dispersal sale during Grand National week. He is now one of S. G. .Ware's team at Wingatui, and last weelc made his second appearance in the maiden event at Oamaru, but did not show up at any part. Jacobin is a sturdily-built colt and one likely to require plenty of time, so his prospects will be brighter later in the season. A C'hokebore Filly. Silent Flight raced nine times last season as ia two-year-old and won one race, the Motukarara Juvenile Stakes, | from Some Shamble and Sweet Agnes, j and yriw placed four times, including j a third berth to Trivet and Sweet Agnes in the Russley Plate at Riccarton last Easier, a head and neck being the official margins. This was good form for a growing filly, and to-day , she is one of the biggest of her age in commission. In keeping with Stonyhurst traditions, Silent Flight is well named, as. she is by Day Comet from Owlscombe. She may need to-day's race, but nevertheless, on her recent track form,, she will take, a serious part in the finish.

Xn Winning: Form. Doirah is definitely 011 the scene of action at Wingatui; He is engaged in two races to-day, in each case carrying a big penalty for his successes at Oamaru, but the public will likely make him favourite for whichever event he contests. Despite the uncertainty regarding the movements of th'j gelding of late, his connexions are ■well on. the debit side as tho result of his. defeats at Asbburton and at Orari, and it does not appear likely that, they will get very remunerative prices should he win at the Dimedin fixture. Mas the Credentials., ■ » Mobile, who i? engaged i) the Electric .Handicap at Wingatui to-day, is a four-year-old gelding by Tractor from Bonnie Lake by Sunny Lake from Droski, dam of. Ravenna and Overdrawn, and raced well last season, his record being six wins, three seconds, and two thirds in 13 starts. His last two efforts of the term resulted in wins at Riverton, both over six furlongs, and those he defeated included Blue Metal, Tea Farty, Palermo, Fair Weather, and Enwood. He made his first appearance this season at the Kurow fixture last week, and ■wfts beaten only in the last few strides by the speedy Palantua. Mobile will be up against strong opponents again to-day, but he at least seems capable of gaining a place. Too Harried. Royal Sceptre had not been up long ■when he. was narrowly defeated by Hurliiigham at Orari last month after acting as pacemaker for most of the journey, and that form suggested that he would be a harder proposition at Oamaru, but he gave a poor display. This Was evidently due to the Orari effort .having its effect, and as he will 3 iot have had time to get right again lie does not make much appeal for to-day's engagement at Wingatui. Good Going. Light rain fell early in Dunedin yesterday, but it would not seriously affect the going for to-day's racing at wingatui. The track will nevertheless be. slightly dead and against fast times. Staying Blood, Mantua, the dam of Palantua, has foaled a colt to Valkyrian and will visit Woodend this season.

TROTTING NOTES

Kcmindcrs. Nominations for the Oamaru Trotting Club's meeting will be taken up to 9 p.m. next Monday. Forfeits" for the Derby Xrial will be due at "the same time. ; Nominations for the. Greymouth Trotting Club's spring meeting will close next Monday at D p.m. Acceptances lor the Waikato Trotting Club's spring meeting will close at 5 p.m. to-Jiiorrow. Nominations for the Auckland Trotting Club's October meeting will close at 5 p.m. to-morrow. At. the same time there is an acceptance of 1 sov due for this Great Northern Derby to be decided in December. W»r Paint Favoured. . Since the appearance of acceptances for the New Brighton meeting War Paint has been the main topic of conversation in regard to the Waimairi Handicap. War Paint usually races well on the New Brighton and her second placing at the meeting held there early in. September, coupled with her fourth in the Methven Cup last Saturday, represents good form. The only race won by War Paint last season was at New Brighton.'As Taxpayer is not'an acceptor it is possible J. Davidson" will drive the mare oh Saturday. Has Good Prospects. Marie Celeste, winner at two of her three starts, will be one of the best fancied of the candidates at New Brighton on Saturday. She has won I both her races with ridiculous ease, and in a manner which indicated that she would not be long in repeating that form. His Opportunity. ; '' . .•' At iviethveri on Saturday last Wild Guy was much better supported than he had been in most of the races in which he had started during the last season, but failure to move off correctly spoilt his chance irom the start. He showed greater speed than any horse in the race in the middle stages, but the efl'ort left him without any dash, and he.'was beaten into seventh place, after having been second in the straight. Wild Guy cannot be termed a reliable horse, but he appears to have a good opportunity of regaining some of the favour in which he was held the season before last when he contests the mile saddle event at New Brighton on Saturday. The opposition in that race is very weak, and it will be remembered that Wild Guy has won over a mile in • saddle in 2min 11 l-ssec at Ashburton. . Early Fancies. ' ■ With the date of running of New Zealand Trotting Cup only four weeks from next Tuesday interest in the event is daily increasing. At the present time the chances of Red Shadow, Glenrossie, and Harold Logan appear to be those most favoured.

Australian Trotter. The Australian-bred trotter, Carl, winner of the trotters' division of the last Melbourne Derby, will make his first New Zealand appearance at the New Brighton "meeting on Saturday. To date Carl lias raced only three times for the win mentioned and two seconds. lie was beaten by a head in the New South Wales Derby. On no occasion has he ever made a mistake in a race, which is a good record for a young trotter. However, Carl has done very little work of any importance since his arrival from Australia, and it is hardly likely that he will be seen to advantage on Saturday. A Likely Novice. The improving novice trotter Young Rodney bruised a foot on Friday, and in consequence was absent from the Epsom track on Saturday. Young Rodney has been showing marked improvement in his work since racing in August, and A. Tracey has him in such good condition that, provided the injury is not serious, the short spell from training should not seriously prejudice his prospects at the Waikato meeting. WINNING TRAINERS AND DRIVERS SUCCESSES IN TWO MONTHS The positions of the winning trainers' and drivers' list with the first two months of the 1933-34 season completed are as follows: — TRAINERS. W. J. Tomkinson 6W. Fleming ... 1 M. B. Edwards SE. F. C. Hinds 1 O. 32. Hooper 3J. J. Kennerley 1 L. F. Berkett 3J. R. McKenzie 1 D. McKendry .. 3T. H. McGirr .. 1 J. Bryce .. 2J. Young .. 1 R. D. Kennerley 2J. J. Jarden .. 1 L. A. Maidens 2D. Teahen .. 1 J. T. Paul .. 2J. Walsh .. 1 J. Behrns .. 2M. Butler .. 1; R. Dunn .. 2C. S. Donald .. 1 C. Moran .. 2C. Davey .. 1 J. Mcßride .. 2G. McKenary 1 S. A. Eagan .. 2L. A. McNeil .. 1 W. Tatterson .. 2G. S. Smith .. 1 J. Davidson .. 2J. Shaw .. 1 E. J. Smith .. IC. Nordquist .. 1. L. O. Thomas IR. Townley .. 1 L. Mulligan .. IH. Butcher .. 1, L. McMahon .. 18. Grice .. 1 E. C. McDermott IW. J. Morland 1 S. M. August .. IW. A. Howell 1 J. Bell, jun. .. IA. Candy .. 1 DRIVERS. I

W. J. Tomkinson 6 S. M. August .. M. B. Edwards 5 J. .Bell, jun. .. O. E. Hooper .. 4J. Bryce J. Bryce, jun. 3W. Fleming .. C. King .. 3M. Holmes .. K. C. McDermott 3G. Mouritz .. G. McKendry 3J. Walsh L. F. Berkett.. 2R. Townley .. R. D. Kennerley 2T, H. McGirr .. L. A. Maidens 2R. Young J. Walsh ~ .. 28. Jarden JT. Paul .. 2C. S. Donald D. McKendry 2L. A. McNeil .. R. B. Berry .. 2G. S. Smith .. S. A. Eagan .. 2C. Moran J. J. Kennerley 2 J. Shaw J. Davidson .. 2W. Tatterson .. J. Behrns .. 2F. Holmes L. O. Thomas 1 C. Nordquist.. S. J. Thomas IA. Butterfield E. J. Smith .. IR. Townley .. C. Smith .. IH. Butcher .. UNHOPPLED TROTTERS. Success with unhoppled trotters has been attained as follows:

, Trainers. Drivers. S. A. Eagan .. 2S. A. Ei-gan .. 2 L. F. Berkett 2J. Bryce, jun. 2 J. Bryc . : 2L. F. Berkett .. 2 Of the 10 other unhoppled trotters' races decided no trainer or driver has secured more than one success. SADDLE RACES. Of the three • saddle races decided, horses ridden by G. McKendry have won two, and ■by G. Mouritz one. DEATH OF MARE AND FOAL JURY'S VEItDiCT SYDNEY, October 4. Holding that the joint defendant, S. Readford, stud farm foreman, had not been guilty of negligence, a jury of four, before Mr Justice Stephen, returned a veiaict for £9OO in favour of the plaintiff, as against. Herbert S. Thompson only in two actions, which were tried together. The action was brought by George Bell,' of Randwick, to recover £SOOO from Thompson and Readford as the result of the death of the thoroughbred mare Sun Dear and a foal at Thompson's stud farm, at Tarwin Park. After the jury had announced that they had found against Thompson in each case, thu foreman said that £9OO was the whole amount awarded. A stay of proceedings was granted.

DtJNEDIN E'ACES

programme; foe ■ to-day i ~ : .' . FIELDS' REVIEWED ; ". • • The Dunedin Jockey Club's spring meeting Will be opened at Wingatui to-day, .with the following programme:^ 12.45 JJ.jb.~- •• SPUING HURDLES HANDICAP, of 100 boys. One mile and a half. '»t. Ib. ' . . Bt. lb. " •Quinopal" ~ 11' 4 Udtali"; 0 6 Membo .. 10.11 Hystride .. 0 0 Gold Knight - 10 9 Wfcipknot; 0 0 ■K-apuna- .. U -7 - ' ; Of the seven acceptors for the Spring Hurdles, the first four, have all been important winners, over hurdles, and one, Membo, won the Grand National Quinopal, Kapuna, and Umtali have succeeded" over country, while Hystride showed marked promise at Geraldine, so there is plenty of useful material to choose from. Most support may be forthcoming for Gold Knight, Hystride, and Membo. 1.33 p.m.— . I TRIAL STAKES', of To soys. Sis.' furlongs. at. lb.. St. lb. Irish Bird- AroArc .. 8 0 catcher 8" 5 Donalda .. 8 0 Jaunt .. 8 5 Flying Amy S 0 Last Link . ~S 5 Island Lycidas " . . 8' 5 Linnet S 0 Pink Draft 8 5 Quite Soon B 0 Ventrac .. 8 0 fcungem .. SO -Falkland .. 8 Turbine .. S 0 Jacobin .. 8 2 Chotta ~ 7 11 Norman Daring Deed 711 Conquest 8 2 . Hall Note 711 Oliver . v 8 3 . The field for the Trial Stakes cannot be considered anything but very mixed, without any outstanding candidates. Irish Birdcatcher has had minor successes, but there are no other winners. Others, however, have shown promising form, both on the tracks and in races, and these include Lycidas, Ventrac, Donalda, Quite Soon, and

Daring Deed, while an untried three-year-old in Falkland, a brother to Zeebrugge and Doiran is expected to make a good showing. He lias yet to have his first, experience of a race, but in a field of this quality he is likely to be favourite. Donalda and Quite Soon will also be in good demand. 3.1 p.m.— HAUJTGATUA HANDICAP, of 80 spvr. Six furloll£3. j at. lb.' " . Bt. lb. Doiran. .. 9 10 High Speed 8 5 I'ink Paper U 0 Cleaner .. 7 13 Silent Flight 8 8 Roland .. 712 The Mass- JteNab ~ 711 querador 8 8 Quito Soon 7 11 Flower ..SO Doiran has been raised from 8-10 in the Maungatua Handicap to 9-10 because of his two wins at Oamaru last Saturday, and is likely to be kept for the Taioma Handicap, which looks easier for him. Interest will attach

to the showings of two three-year-olds in Silent Flight and The Masquerader. The former is one of the most attractive fillies trained at Chokebore for some years, and is a very likely Oaks candidate. The Masquerader is considered a promising Guineas candidate, and is also expected to make a bold showing in the Derby. He is one of the highly strung brigade just now, and may require a little more travelling and racing to put him on a solid basis. Flower showed improvement at Oamaru, while both Cleaner and Quite Soon shaped fairly well in their own class. Assuming that Doiran will be reserved, the finish may be confined to The Masquerader, Silent Flight, and Cleaner. 2.39 p.m.— ELKCTRIO HANDICAP, oriliO uovs. Six furlongs. at. lb ut. Ib. lloadow Lark 8 7 Mobile .. 7 13 Fracas 8 0 Bojul liuurantaa 8 U Sceptre " iZ Hula Belle •■ 8 1 Fairwealhcr 712 Kcrbeide' .... 8 0. Master Silver Streak S 0 Anomaly 7 7 Some smart sprinters are engaged in the Electric Handicap, including Fracas, Guarantee, Kcrbside, Silver Streak, Mobile, and Royal Sceptre. There is no doubt Fracas will be favourite, while Guarantee would be in equally keen demand if his track work, quite in keeping with that of Fracas, was seriously regarded. Kerbside's form at Orari suggested an early improvement, while Silver Streak's easy win at Oamaru would point to his

prospects. Mobile was just beaten by Palantua on Saturday, and the race will bring him on. This should be a good betting race, and the. final summing up may be in favour of Fracas, Guarantee, and Silver Streak. 3.17 p.m.— MOSGIKL HANDICAP, of, 150 boys. Oho mile and a quarter. si. lb. et. !b. Polydora .. 9 1 The Smuggler 8 ii Shatter .. 9 0 Chryeolosy 7 9 Rebel Song 8 11 As at recent meetings, the principal event has drawn a surprisingly small field, but there is quality for a close tussle. Polydora has been raised to 9-1, and now gives .weight to Shatter and Rebel Song. She should again beat the former, but will have her work cut out to hold off Rebel Song, who, although unfortunately not as sound as could be wished, is nevertheless well advanced and is sure to run a solid race. Shatter may improve, and it has to be borne in mind that he has previously raced well at Wingatui. The Smuggler may require a race or two, while Chrysology cannot be depended upon when stamina is required. Patrons are certain to see a stirring struggle and the finish may'rest between Polydora, Shatter, and Rebel Song. 3.55 p.m.— MeLEAN STAKES, of 200 sots. Four furlongs.

Bt. lb. at. lb. Control .. 8 5 Queeu of Custodian 8 5. Song 8 0 Invoice .. 8 5 Cup Bearer 8 0 Lucky Locket- 8 5 Pompeii .. 8 .0 Marcus Cicero 8 5 Hauteur .. 8 0 Wonderful 8 5 The McLean Stakes closed with a very select field, representative of most of the South Island racing centres. Riccarton stables hold a strong hand with Control, Custodian, Invoice, Marcus Cicero, and Cup Bearer, and the winner can be expected to come from this quintet. Control, Custodian, and Cup Bearer will have the benefit of a public appearance at Oamaru. None showed up very prominently, but they were included in a big field of older horses, and will have better opportunities amongst a smaller field of their own age. The additions of Invoice (Paper Money—Philomela), Marcus Cicero (Hunting Song—Oratrix), and Queen of Song (Songbird—Differential) will lend much interest, to the race, as they have given encouraging displays in track essays, and the lastnamed has a big reputation in the south. Cup Bearer will be coupled with Pompeii (Weathervane—Lava), and it would lot be Surprising to find the bracket made favourite, while Control and Marcus Cicero will also attract public attention. 4.33 p.m.— OCTOBER HANDICAP.' 'of 100 sovs. One mile.' st. !b. ' st. lb. I Palantua ''9 7 JjockgleT 3 1 ! ftalrao SaJar. • 9 <■ 0 Silvos . . 7 13 I .Sailing Home- 8 13 Southdown 7 13 ! Gallant Fox 8 6 Shootisfc .. 7 13 •: Charmaine 8 1 "j Two Guineas candidates, in Siivox i and Southdown, will be seen in action in the October Handicap, and their efforts will naturally be watched with interest. .Palantua now has ■ big weight, and if produced will set a very severe task. Salmo Saiu;, Gallant Fox, and Charmaine will all be in request, and the, best supported may be Siivox, Southdown, and Palantua. 5.11 p.m.— TAIOMA HANDIOAP, of 80 (sovs. Sis fur longß. st. lb. 6t. lb Worship .. 9 8 Reminder 7 12, Doiran .. 9 3 Cleaner .. 7 9 Dlaron .. 9 0 Ventrae .. 7 7 Aroe'ita ..- 8 12 Laßt Link .. T 7 | Arden's Lycidas .. 7 7 i Beauty 6 .11. Saxophone 7 7' I Trivet .. 8 " ]

Doiran has been rehandicapped from 8-7.t0 9-3 in the Taioma Handicap, and is likely to be preserved. He is very well just now, and is entitled to be a warm favourite. The opposition is not strong, and the best may be Trivet and Arden's Beauty.

WINGATUI TRIALS 1

(raESS ASSOCIATION ISLSGItAid.) DUNEDIN, October 4. There was a slight drizzle at Wingatui at daybreak when the first of the visiting horses were worked. The inside grass track was available for fast work, and the course proper, next the rails, for two-year-olds. Fracas can six furlongs in lmin 26 2-ssec on the training track, and was travelling well within herself. Rebel Song was not ridden out to cover five furlongs just inside lmin lOsec. Silvox jumped away from the mile post, and took lmin 33sec to run the last seven furlongs. ... . The Masquerader ran live furlongs in lmin Bscc, going easily. Silent Flight and Falkland were almost on terms at Jhe end of six furlongs in lmin 13 3-ssec, Southdown was galloped on the course proper, and was ridden out to run Jive furlongs in lmin 5 2-ssec on the training track. Guarantee, who ran six furlongs in imin 17sec pn the same track on the previous afternoon, sprinted home three furlongs in 39 l-ssec. Tha two-year-olds, Service and Marcus Cicero, ran three furlongs on the course proper in 38 4-ssec, the latter conceding weight to his companion, and going better at the finish.

Two more McLean Stakes candidates, Control and Custodian, strode over the same course in 38 3-ssec, Control ran wide at the home turn, and was beaten by a length, but the honours of the gallop were clearly hig. Shootist and Flower were restricted to 'lalf-pace work on the plough. Doiran was also given slow pace work. Poiydora and Shatter were sent a mile on the course proper. The mare stood her companion up live lengths at the start, and was also giving away half a stone in weight. She caught Shatter shortly after rounding the far turn, and was with him as they turned into the straight. Then Shatter drew away again and crossed the line about three lengths in front. Shatter ran the first furlong in 12 3-5 sec, two in 26sec, five in lmin 4 l-ssec, and the full mile in lmin 45sec. After breakfast Umtali and Jaunt sprinted home three furlongs on the plough in -Msec. Chrysology was given two rounds at a strong three-quarter pace, and Irish Lancer the same at half pace. Wonderful wa3 restricted to slow work after beating Pompeii over half a mile.

Queen of Song sprinted home two furlongs on the course proper in 2G l-ssee. i Salmo Salar and Balance were together at the end of half a mile in 54 1 -ssec. Reminder was given strong work on the plough track. Quinopai was always going better than Membo over seven furlongs on the plough in lmin 40scc. Shock ran the last three furlongs of 2 mile j P 41 >ssec. Kakara took 42 2-ssec for the same. Jacobin was ridden out to keep with Worship at the end of half a mile in 55 2-ssec. Kapuna strode out well over seven furlongs in lmin 38 3-ssec. Blazon was let off with three-quar-ter pace work over six furlongs. Cherry Queen took lmin 6 4-ssec to run five furlongs, and showed no signs of lameness. Captain's Gift <K. Beale) was given his first schooling lesson since he was uijured at Auckland last January and jumped three hurdles in lmin 21 2-5 sec. WAIKATO T.C. HANDICAPS

The following handicaps for the Waikato Trotting Club's tpring meeting on October 14 have boen declared by Mr C. E. G'oosaian:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. omin 50sec class. One mile and a half. Black Native Bcr JJeUon Chief 6C r Colleen Murphy scr Pearl Parrish scr Free Gift ... ser Rose Marble ecr Great Grattrin scr Ta Kahu .. ecr Orapd Triumph scr . Young Rodney ecr Gula pay . . ser Kuini .. -is Mannu'e Son t,cr Wiriwhata ... 120 FRANK TON HANDICAP, of 00 tors. Siain 6sec class. One mile and a quarter. Audrey's Boy scr Native Boy .. ' scr Black Metal .. sex Ringtrue .. ecr Demand .. scr R o ma Girl .. scr Electric Bell .. scr Winaway ~ ecr "Hiucwaa " per Pelting .. 24' June lioyal .. iicr Bingen Chief 36 Kia Kaha , . scr Tryment .. 36 • Ivewpie's Bond net Worthy Chief 36 Lady Fame . .. Ecr

MARK MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 200 soys. 4min 3'Jsec class. Two miles. Dan Direct .. tcr Tactless . . 24 Meteor .. ecr Kewpie's Guy <lB Prince Pedro 12 Kewpie's Little Guy .. 12 Triumph 00 Great Parrisb 24, Peter Pirate .. 60 CLACDELANDS HANDICAP, of 120 govs. 3min 29see clasp. One mile and a half. Maneo .. scr Koyal Parade 12 Tempo .. ecr . .iimooger ... 12 Willie Derby scr l'ukemiro .. 2-1 Wee Machine ecr Richore . . 24 Guid Hairst .. 12 Cupilsno .. -IS Rock Hinton .. 12 Our Peter ... 48. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. •Alexis . . ecr Wee Parrisb scr Bonnio Direct scr Le-Ch'enault .. 12 Biugen Chief . scr May Chenauh 24 Cogent *. Ecr Whakaliihi 24 Ulectric Bell sci- Chancellor . . lIG Phyllis Red llopc . . 36 Axworthy acr Fisher . . '4a Trjment . . scr HAMILTON HANDICAP, of ISO bovs. Smin Sssee class. One mile and a half. Billy Carbine scr Moko Bells .. 24 Pim-isl] Belie 12 Dark McKinney 48 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. 2miu 47sec class. One mile and a quarter. Crajjanour .. scr Little Guy . . 24 Dan . Direct .. scr Kewpio'ts Guy 36 • Meteor .. scr Kewpie's Ngingongingo scr Triumph S.O Te Wahia .. scr Impromptu .. 48 Peter Pirate 12 ISnawah .. CO Great. Parrish 24 | VISITORS.' HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. 2min 57sea class. One mile and a quarter. Donura . • scr Wee Machine 4S Fisher .. scr Guid Hairst . . 60 Mythorpa .. scr Ilohoro .. 00 Mazda sci* Pukcmiro .. 72 W'ijjshov .. 3 2 OAMARU T.C. The extension of the closing date to Monday, October 9, for nominations for all events at the Labour pay meeting, wa s made by the Oamaru Trotting Glub at the request of the Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association. Nominations close at 9 o'clock, and handicaps will be declared an October 11.

WINOOKA IN AMERICA

RACE WITH EQUIPOISE PROBABLE i (UIUTED PRESS ASSOCIATION—BY ,JE.tICTEtO ! TXLBGKAPH— COPIBIOHT.) NEW YORK, October 3. ; The Australian Press Association correspondent at Laurel is informed that Mr R. Naylor received a tcle- \ gram to-day from Mr Whitney expres- ! sing his willingness that Equipoise [ should meet Winooka, and suggested | the United Hunts meeting at Belmont I Park, New York, on November 1. He also suggested that Winooka should meet some-horses at Laurel before the Equipoise match on • the ground that it was only fair to ■ the American people. Mr Naylor and Mr Poison informed the correspondent that Winooka- will meet any horse in Maryland, a ■ date between October 18 and 31 being preferred. Mr Naylor wishes that in the Equipoise-Winooka match the. distance should be seven furlongs over a straight course, minimum weight to be 7-2, and maximum 8-0. CONTESTANT SUGGESTED' FOR TRIAL RACE '.Received October 4, 10.40 p.m.) NEW YORK, October 3. Mr George Widner's five-year-old, Jamestown, is- suggested to test Winooka's ability to race. Equipoise. Mr R. Naylor said he would like a match with Jamestown at.thne-quar-ters of a mile between October 18 and 21. . He suggested that the purse for the Winooka-Equipoise race should be between 10,000 and 25,000 dollars, the winner to take all.-