RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20987, 16 October 1933, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES October IG—Avondale J.C (second October 19, 21, 23—Wellington R.C. October 21, 23—Gore R.C. October 2"—Waverley R.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,-C,—Auckland R.C. November 4. C, 8, I.l—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 13. 20—Waikato R.C. November 25—Levin R.C. November 30, December 2—Takapuna J.C. November 30. December 2—Fcilding J.C. ' TROTTING FIXTURES October 21. 23—Auckland T.C. October 21, 23—Greymouth T.C. October 23—Oamaru T.C. October 23 Wellington T.C. TUEF CO'^P Reminder. Acceptances for the North Canterbury Racing Club's annual meeting, to bo held at Rangiora on Monday next, v,-ill close with the secretary, Mr L. \\\ Harlcy, at Rangiora at 8 p.m. on Appeal liy Eider. The appeal lodged by A, E. Ellis with the Dunedin District Committee against <lie .suspension oE two months, recently jinposed upon, him by the judicial (Bit-wards of the Dunedin Jockey Club, vill be heard in Dunedin to-night. fieMing- Systems. The'Waikouaiti Racing Club Comjnittee has decided to adhere to the eld totalisator system, first and second dividend, for its annual race meetling, to be held on New Year's Day. The win and place betting came into force since the club's last meeting, and the club will be one of the first not to adopt it, but in the opinion of several members of the committee the pvstem is gradually losing popularity, as the majority of investors are realising that it is not a payable proposition to follow at the smaller meetings. Opinions expressed at Washdyke on Saturday suggested that Waikouaiti's lead may be followed by other country clubs in the South Island. J\xi Interesting: Case. The Quorn made a pleasing reappearance at WVshdyke on Saturday. Ke appeared on the bulky side when paraded, but ran a solid race, and when he returned to the birdcage there were no indications that he suffered from either wind or limb trouble. He raced in the colours of Mr A. J. Martin, son of Mr H. E. Martin, veterinary surgeon, who operated on the gelding some months back. Special interest will be evinced in The Quorn's progress as his operation shows every promise of having successful results. !To Night Raid. ~ Caterpillar, owned by Mr J. Rich- ' srdson, of Dunedin, has produced a filly foal to Night Raid, and will visit him again. Will Carry On. Some Shamble won his first race ar Washdyke on Saturday, but he has had very little racing. Last season as a three-year-old, he contested sevon events for ihiee second and one third placings. 2nd this season has had two outings for one win. A weak constitution has restricted his activities _ to date, but he has now overcome tnu. and a prjfitnble career seems to be in front of h.'m. Another Spell. Captains Gift was very lame after his heavy fall at Washdyke on Saturday, and will require another spell. It was in-ended to race him in ais hurdle avents at the Wellington meeting- but lie will not now accompany Kerbside and Trivet, wl.t will go north to-morrow night.

TROTTING NOTES . Reminders. Nominations for the Wellington Trotting Club's spring meeting will close at 8 p.m. to-day. Acceptances for the Oamaru Trotting Club's spring meeting will close at 9 p.m. to-morrow. . Acceptances for the Greymouth Trottnig Club's spring meeting will close at. 8 p.m. to-morrow. Acceptances for the trotting events at the North Canterbury Racing Club b annual fixture will close on Wcdnesd A payment of 5 sovs for the New Zealand Trotting Cup is due at noon on Wednesday. Timaru Winner. Garrv Thorpe, winner of the Wash- j ch-K" Handicap at Timaru on Salurdav, j has raced fewer than half a dozen times, his introduction to the public, having been at the Ashburton Racing j Chit's meeting in June, where no, ran a very promising race, eonsictei-i ing it was his first start. He is a -even-year-old gelding by .bee Thorpe,, the sire of Girvan and Lena r loipe. and he is from Mooney a well-b ed mare bv Prince Impen'' from 1 hmgari, who, being, by K ; .:stald from Ruahine, was a sister to Dan Patch, Glenda'ough, Inmsfail, and St. Kevin. T'i-:.'s p-ocess. r- . - n« fill, d the position of r-.-. .'■'•.' ."-• : "> Gar-y Thor— E'vo secured tlr.- major h ncurs m the Hadlov Handicap at Timaru, in the good time of 2min 49 4-sscc for one mile and , a quarter. Like the earlier winner, Elvo made her first public appearance at Ashburton in June, and in that lace .she showed great speed to be well clear of tlm field for most of the w-.j onlv to tire. Saturday was the hist I occasion on which she had been placed, hut her sood fourth at Mcthvcn sus[•c;ted that an early improvement may have been expected. hV.yo is an aged marc bv Oinako iHarold Dillotl--:Gin-tnnetto," imp.) from Elveno. a winner with a Paddle record of 2mm -I ■ for one mile. Elveno was by Gahndo from a mare by Mambrmo King. Novice Winner. Gala Day was practically an unknown quantity before the Hamilton winter meeting, but her performance there in running second to Winwhata, directed attention to her future prospects She was off colour at Epsom in August, but in her latest track work has been showing a return to her previous useful form and continuing the improvement she accounted for the Introductory Handicap field at the Waikato meeting on Saturday. Gala Day is a six-year-old by The Triumph from a Belman mare, and is owned by Mr J. Whitten. Returns to Form. Meteor, who won the Mark Memorial Handicap, and was second to Great Parrish in the President's Handicap at Hamilton on Saturday, had not won a race since he scored in the Victoria Handicap of two miles at the Addington spring meeting two years ago. He was raced only three times last season when trained by J. Walsh, and one second placing to Avernus at the Canterbury Park winter meeting was the result. Since then he has been trained bv J. Bryce, who, now that he has struck form, may earn further successes with him at the approaching Auckland meeting. Meteor is under the charge of A. Bryce on the northern tour. His Correct Form. Bingen Chief, who had disappointed several times since being trained in the north, evidently appreciated racing on his home track on Saturday, as he won the Stewards' Handicap at the Waikato meeting, in which Chancellor and Red Hope were starters. At the Hamilton winter meeting Bingen Chief ran a creditable fourth after losing a good deal of ground, and since then had shown improvement by finishing second to Agile at the Hawke's Bay meeting. A winner at his first attempt in public, Bingen Chief, then a three-year-old, has not won again until Saturday. He is a brother to Stanley Bingen and a half-brother to Waitaki Girl, 4min 25sec, and Kid Logan, 2miu 8 2-ssec. He was originally raced by Mr W. E. Stickings, owner of Nelson's Victory. Good Training- Conditions.

Training conditions were pleasant at Addington on Saturday morning whfii there was not very much fast work completed; but Sir Guy and Avernus made a very good showing in their efforts over a mile and a. half, their performance being the best of the morning. After having gone a quarter of a mile Lilian Bond was picked up by Attorney, who finished better, Lilian Bond's time for the mile and a half being 3min 39 2-ssec. Attorney registered 2min 58 3-ssec for. his portion of the journey.

For Trentham. T Lloyd left for-Welling ton on Saturday night v ith The M-i.'querader and Invoice. The latter wasjaken out of the WeliJsley Stakes, and hi? acceptance for the two-year-old handicap on Thursday was overlooked. He will now race on the second and third days of the meeting. Tout le Monde, who had a beneficial race at Washdyke on Saturday, will go north to-morrow. C. Emerson, with Croupier and Marcus Cicero, and J. Lindsay, with Eupator, also left for Wellington on Saturday. Doiran (D. O'Connor), St. Joan, Shatter, Nightly, -md Cusloman (F. D. Jo.ies), Southdown, True Shaft (A. McAulay). Royal Amphora (C. J. McGregor), Silent Flight, Cricket Bat, and Rocket (H. Cutts>, Double Shot, Grand' Review, Great Star, and Motujiau (J. H. Prosser), and Guarantee <P. McGrath) will be shipped to Wellington to-morrow night. A Seriou: Breakdown.

The Trotters. Worthy Queen was not allowed to do her best when trotting over two miles at a 2min 25sec speed, and Garner was allotted a similar task. Nelson's Boy and Norman Fox trotted well over a mile and a half in 3rniri 41 2-ssec well out on the track, with the latter putting plenty of dash into his work. . Agile paced a mile and a halt m 3min 31 2-ssec, taking 2min 15sec for the last mile, and 32 4-ssec for the last quarter. A , . Indianapolis and Free Advice were given strong work over a distance, and ran a mile in 2min 21 4-osec Biddy Parrish, Chiming Wrack, and Wrecker were companions m a bout over a mile and a half in 3mm 42sec on the outside of the track, all horses doing their work well. Wise Guy, Social Pest and Apex registered 2min 23 3-ssec ior the last mile of their mile and a hall trial, but were not out to make time. Cloudy Range took 2mm 17see to cover the first mile of a mile and a half and completed the journey in lmin Bsec to beat a maiden hlly by Man-o'-War. Good Form Shown. Avernus. starting about a second in front of Sir Guy. paced his mate for a mile in 2min 10 2-ssec. when there was only a length separating the pair. In the run to the post Sir Guy had reduced the lead to a neck, his time tor the 12 furlongs being 3min 18 2-»sec, making lmin 2 4-ssec ior Sir Guy.s final half mile. He .covered the final mile and a quarter :n 2mm 43 4-ssec, and his performance was very_ impressive as he was not driven right out to do so. Avernus's display was excellent and he will be a very fit horse for the November meeting. Smart Young Pacer. Young Travis finished much better than Emmeline's Last and Rare Pronto at the end of a mile and. a quarter run in 2min 48sec the first mile in 2min 15sec. The colt has improved rapidly since his arrival at Addington. , Morello was not speeded up over the opening stages of a run over a mile and a quarter; but finished up well by registering lmin 6'sec ior the final half mile. REASSESSMENTS Placed horses in the trotting events at the South Canterbury Jockey Club's spring meeting, have been reassessed as follows: — Korse. Table. Line. Athelney Lass .. 1 1 Atralette .. •• ] l Eivo .. .. ..' 6 Garry Thorpe .. .. v Real Burton .. .. 1 A

Rebel Song broke aown badly before entering the straight in the Timaru Cup on Saturday, and his rider eased him up. Before tr.e trouble came, he was going very weil and was actually tinder restraint up to that stage of the journey. Rebel Song is to be taken out of commission, and given a six months' spell, during which time he will be under the treatment of his owner, Mr J. Stafford. The speedy celding has suffered from tendon trouble off and on since he began racing, and his trainers have found it difficult to keep him going even on a light preparation.

Kegistcred Partnership. According to the latest issue of the New Zealand Racing Calendar, the register of joint interests shows that a registered partnership exir.t:-: m Red Manfred between Mrs Curie and F. .'Davis, as from August 5, 1933, to July SI, 1934. The partnership is probably not a 50-50 division of interest 'particulars are not given), but there must certainly, be an agreement between Red Manfred's owner and trainer requiring registration as a partnership under the Rules of Racing'. ENGLISH RACING CHAMPION JOCKEY'S WINS (BRITISH OmtliX WIKELI3S.) .'Received October 15, 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, October 13. The chanipion jockey, Gordon Richards, again rode three winners at Newmarket, bringing his total to 229 l'or the season.

SOUTH CANTERBURY J.C. CHRYSOLOGY WINS CUP KERBSIDB SUCCESSFUL i The South Canterbury Jockey Club's spring meeting was held at Washdyke on Saturday in pleasant weather. The attendance was well up to the average, and speculation was satisfactorily maintained. The sum of £8579 (win £4104 10s, place £4474 10s) was handled, against £0244 at last year's ■ meeting, representing an increase of £335. The track was hard i and dusty, and times were fast. I The principal event, the Timaru Cup, was won by Chrysology, the six-year-old son of Desert Gold. As in his previous races he set a fast pace from the start and stayed on determinedly to withstand a powerful challenge by last year's winner, • Shatter, who ran his best race lor some time. The details of the racing are as follows: — OTAIO HURDLE HANDICAP, Ot 'llO sovs: second horse .15 sovs, .-.iid third hor.-c 10 ems iron c-l::kc. One mile .\ud i a half. -, I_T. Burr's br g DON" -TOSB by ( Archery—.MiehaeJa .T„cd 10-5 _ | O. B;in- 1 1. 2—TJ. Hav's br % Tea Garden Civr.-, j,;,..-. .. .. W. ■;, c--P. K. Levi's 1) ;: Oalhvanter I 4 Mpr.ibo 10-12 O. Salt: .".. "j Oav'nni a GH'S 10-11 l'i. Bealc; ''■- 3 Hanlloy f'-l MTurner; 6, 7 Sports .King 20 l'i. Muriitt also started. Won by four lengths: two lengths between PCicond and third. Huntley was _ fourth. Time 2mm 45 l-ssoe. Winner trained by S. Barr, Riccarton. TYCHO HACK HANDICAP, Of 100 snvs; r.econd linrm If. sovs. r.nd third horse 5 tovs t'runi bta'.;e. fti* fin■J. T—A. Foster - ,: br :.- NIGC LIUITKAD l.v Xi<re;e.r Minstrel —-Silver Gray ,-,'m-s 9 : 0 . . ■!. \\'. Jennings 1 ■ i ,"i—-I'. !■'. Campbell's b - Tlmulo ' y.-rs 712 ■ ■ ■ ■ y- Lndlov.- '.' ;, 5 -J. IT. Prober abr rn Grand Kc siow 10, 10 Monrctii- P 11 ear. >• 1 2 <'■ >li -,1-tliv -. ;:. -t Opniso £-.') n. r.rr.d.->; 1, 2 - Kir-.-an; I'.:, 12 Kir:-! Son; 7-'/ ,-rir 7-1 W". .JeiiUnc-; < ; . ? Speed 7-1 r. 'r;a.-t.v.-r:od: '.', ■■ Gold Tire?., 7 2 'A'. .Tones- ■" 7 ' T »iTS tin Third 7-'J ear. 7-0 A. Russell: 11. 11. I'haraoh 7-0 K Lerkie, 7, 0 Final .Shot 7-0 A. Caflnoo aleo started. Won bv two lengths; length and a. halt bet-.veeu e'eeond and third. First Sonc nf fourth. Time, lmin 1-I 1-. r .sec. Winner trained by S. Barr, Riccarton. WASHDYKE TROT HANDICAP, In harness. Of 100 eovs; second horce lr. bovs, uud third horse 5 boys from stake. Htniu 45sec One mile and n hull. 6 . 7—White and Crov. e's, b g GARUY THORPft by Leo Thorpe—.Moouey u? ed eer • • <T. licit, .inn. 1 V, f>—ll. Ucbbinsten's ch m Elvo a;ed ser • • • • Ov/ner 2 i C—lf. i! MeTcigue's bin Real t'.urion Airs n-r .. • • Owner .> 7 11 Chudie, scr; 9, 4 Blandford e.t; ~>, • > Wee Wrack Bcr; 12, I'.' Atraletle tier; '.'., 2 Ivan do Oro per; 1, 1 Vanity Fair per; S 8 Fvosenor .«cr: IS. 13 Athelney I-.as'J scr; 11, 9 Black Watch 21; 10, 10 Tollsato oii also started. Won by a neck; three lengths b"tve<n '.e.-ond and third. Rosenor v.-as iouilh. Times—3min 2-1 4-ssee. limiu 25sec, 3r.nu -'■> .•i-r.see. AVinner trained by J. Bell, ,'un„ A:Jiburton. TIMARtT CUP HAKDICAF, Of 17 J sovs; second horse 20 sovs, and third horso 10 sovs from stake. One. inilo and a quarter, C 7—T. .\. Smaill's br- S CHKI.sOLOGV bv Psycholo;-! Desert liold f.yrs 7-lU ■ ■ . . W. Jones J -1 -t--U. A. Kni-tit's br s; Shatter (iyrs •.-<> .. . • M. Kirwari 2 2 .:; Dr. M. G. I.ouisson 's b c T-.nt, lo Monde -Jjr.s 2 .. J. W. Jennir.ss " J 1 Rel.'d Son-' H- 12 l>. O'Conuor; ... ;i R-;n'ela"h 8-fl A. 1.1. llidham: 10, 10 Jl.in-n-val S-7 H. Ponovan ; ti, 6 Mount Boa 8 2 \ Russell; P, 0 Raroo 7-7 A. Metservy; IS, 2 Rocket 7-7 A. Kattwood; ?, S Jaloux 7-;> ('. Eastwood atno ptarted. AVon bv ii neck; Geo tenths between n'eond and third. Rocket v.-as fourth. 'I lme. 2min t> 2-osec. V.'inner trained by ]'. 1. I-lojaa. AVasbdj kc. SPRING STAKES, Of 9?> t-.-.vs; necpjid. liorso IS povf, and third horso ■*) s from sta'ke. Special woithts. rive furlongs. 4. y._G. I.oira-n'f. br I, HOT STUFF bv WeatherNane —La: a r.yrs a-7 C. Brodie 1 7. 7-—. T. M. Sarnton's ch r; Keel I>anc«-,-;vr-, a-7 .. •'• W. p :•!--.! IT. t'rosser'a b f Motunau ' Hvrs 8-7 ■ ■ -..A. Mess.-fvy o r,, -i Adult 8-7 L. T'.-ati: P, 10 Air Bockn 3-7 W. Jones: K!, 10 Guillotine b-7 car. '.i-j G Salt- :>, 10 Moonbeam S-7 A. B. llidham. i 0 Mount Val A. Russell; 2, 2 Prnti cenium «-7 M. Kirv.nn : 1. 1 Quite b-7 X liwcr; 10, « Sara Smith S.-7 If. Donovan; ir> o Son;,- Box S-7 car. 8-10: i I). O'Connor. 12,' 12 I'rinco Warden 7-7 ear. 7-6 K. Ludlow also started. Won bv a length; halt a leii-ta between second and third. Proscenium war. f.'urlh. Time, Imiu 1 2-osec. Winner trained b; i B. Brodie, Washdyke. | HADLOW TROT.HANDICAP,

In harnc33. Of 105 second horse 15 fiov3, and iLird horr.e 5 3dvs from the stake. 3rain 7see class. One ruUo and a, quarter. ]. 1— K. Bcbbi niton's cli in ELAO by Oinako—Elveno ayed «cr Gv-iier 1 11 Y' 8 .. r .. \s. Tattcrson '.i 13 13—\V. J. llcs-aon'b b m Athclmy Lass 6vrs scr .. B. A. Alaidemi 3 13, 15 Locust nor; 6, 5 Colleen Chenault acr; 7, 6 Real Burton scr; 5, 1 Koseiior Her; •], 4 Yankec'and scr; 2, 3 General fcrivaiiew sit- 8, 9 Dandv Locanja per; 9, o Ure'-n----mantlc ecr and Epilogue eer bracketed; 3, 'J Irish Teach scr; 11, 11 Blandford scr;_ in, 10 Black Wutch 24; l'-I, 13 T0115.n0 »b also started. Won by half a length; length und a half between Becond and third. Rosenor vraa fourth. Times—2min 40 4-ssec, '2mm SOacc, Omin 50 a-ssec. AY inner trained by owner, Adliburlon.

KEEBYTOWK HACK HANDICAP, Of 10(i bovs; Bcrond horse 15 botp, and third horse 5 sova from the stake. One mile, and 35 yards ~-,.,. 5. 5-J. L>. Bundv'a blk p bOiiU, SHAMBLI! by Shambles—-Some Abbey 4yrs 7-7 A. Mesecrvy 1 j 1. I—Mrs N. "S. Perry's cli % Munelbo svrs 9-0 J. w . Jennings 2 i 2. '2—Sir Charles Clifford's b % Drum I fire 4yrs SO A. Er.elwood 3 7, 7 Etude S-3 H. Donovan: 4, o Trivet 8-o'a. E. Didham; 3, 8 High Speed 7-10 C. 'Eastwood; 9, 0 Pharaoh 7-7 car. 7-'J h. Lccki.'.; 3, 3 Donalcla 7-7 "U". Jones; 10, lb Lvcidas 7-7 E. Ludlow, 11, 11 Killing Pen 7-7 cur. 1-1 A. Uussell; G, \ Bnxnt hod 7-7 car.' 7-2 K. Mackinnon also started. AVon'bv ii length; same between scco.id and third. Trivet ws ionrth. Time, Ivuiu 41 (-"dec. AVinncr trained by S. Bar.-, I.;;cartin. I'LTING HANDICAP, Oi 1-0 boys; second horse .lr> Bo\3, and third horse 5 sovs from the Blake. Sis furlongrf. ■l. a—l). I'. Wiison's eh m KEKBnIDL, bv Tea Tray—Kerb Cyrs 7-5 U. Mackio 1 1. J—T. ilobbs's br 3 Silver Streak 4;.t3 3.7 ~ ..A. ICaal'.vood '- .(. o—F. E. Jones's b :n i-'poon Cyra g.;; .. .. M. Kirv.-on S a " H'urlingha.ru 0-1 T.). O'Connor; 7, 8 The Quorn 9-1 J. W. Jennings; 5. 5 Mobile ?-l B. Brodie: C, 0 Royal Sceptre 7-n A. Russell; 8, 7 Niyht Recital 7-0 W. Jenkins; 9, 9 Lord Argosy 7-0 \V. Jones alio Rtaiied. "Won by two lenpths; head letween second and third. Royal Sceptre v.as fourth, lime, liuiu I'J 1-iJsee. 'Winner trained oy o'.vner, Mosgiei. NOTES ON THE RACING Don Jose's 'Win. Tea Garden made the pace from the outset, in the Otaio Hurdle Handicap, and was in charge until Don Jose drew up to him at the home turn. The latter rushed to the front entering the straight, and went on to a decisive win by four lengths from Tea .Garden, who hung on to beat Gallivanter by half that margin. Huntley was well back next, clear of Membo, who was last throughout. Captain's Gift crashed at the first fence, and Sports King fell over him. Don Jose jumped well throughout, and had too much pace for this field. He is still only a comparative novice, and provided he can be kept in racing condition, he will yet gain high honours. Tea Garden showed his usual pace, and although he made a few mistakes at his fences, he did not lose any ground. He is undoubtedly a smart hurdler, but is not likely ever to master long journeys. Galli-

vanler showed better form than when previously in work, but Huntley was disappointing in the face of his good race at Geraldine. Membo went down very scratchily, and the track was also against him. Captain's Gift did not rise at the first fence, and Sports King collided with him after landing.' R. Beale, rider of the former, ap-j peared to suffer a nasty fall owing 10! Sports King rolling over him; but he escaped with a broken shoulder blade.: Niggerhead Returns. An interesting finish was staged in! the Tycho Hack Handicap, which Nig-' gerhead won,.while Davolo, who filled! second place, was responsible for a sterling effort. Denise and Niggerhead were the first to show out. and ' Davolo. who drew No. 1. was squeezed I back to last, and did not improve his.! position for two furlongs. Grand Re- ' view went to the front rounding the i far turn, and led into the straight! from Gaysome, Gold Dress. Nigger- i head, Denise, and First Song, with! Davolo moving up on the outside.! Niggerhcad forged to the front inside! the distance, while Gaysome ran ontj wide. Davolo then put in his claim,' and finishing in the middle of the | course had Niggerhead doing his best, i but was beaten by two lengths. Grand i Review was close on that margin away, a length in front of First Son;;, with Gaysome under the judge's box | next. Then came Denise, Pharaoh I and Final Shot. This was Niggerhead's first win since January la-i; ; but he has done very little racing ,n \ the meantime owing to various ; troubles. He may have been lucky in ; I hat Davolo lost so much ground in j the early stages, and Gaysome ruined j her chance by leaving the rails in i the straight and going to the outside i fence. Davolo put up a remarkable' 1 performance, as, in addition to !iC' early misfortune, he, 100. ran about under punishment. Grand Review executed another serviceable race, and will be in good order for Trentham. Gaysome was going well uo to the t ; m° she rn°t self-imposed trouble. Final Shot, bv Winning Hit from Rivalry, ran v"" for a fm<->n filly. All the Way. Garry Thorpe enjoyed a creditable victory in the Washdyke Trot Handicap. He led from the dispatch, and piloted Elvo, Real Burton, Ulandford. Athelney Lass. Ivan de Oro, and Rosenor through the back si retch, and led into the straight from Klvo, Rrjal Burton. Athelney. Lass, and Rosenor. Elvo j closed on the. leader t'tp-ide the clis- ! tanee, and a close finish ensued. Garry | Thorpe staying on hj) win by a neck. Real Burton was a lair third, in front of Rosenor and Athelnev Lass. V/erWrack and HI nek Watch collider] at. the start, and dislodged their drivers. Chrysolojry Again. The Timaru Cup provider] a very interesting race, the only disappointing feature being the failure of the favourite. Rebel Song, who finished last. Chrysology repeated his Dunedin success by loading the iield throughout. .He was followed into the back stretch by Jaloux, Shatter. Minerval. Rebel Song, Tout 1c Monde, Rocket, Ramo. and Ranelngh, with Mount Boa last. Chrysology was three lengths in front of Jaloux roundins the home turn, with a gap of four lengths to Minerval, who was followed at length intervals by Shatter, Minerval, Rebel Song, Ranclagh, and Tout, le Monde. The leader's advantage was reduced to two lengths entering the straight from Jaloux. Shatter. Rebel Song. Ranclagh. and Tout le Monde. Shatter moved up to Chrysology a furlong from home, and settling down to a solid finishing effort appeared likely-to repeat hiM last vear's winning performance in the race; but Chrysology held on to beat him by a neck. Tout le Monde came from well back to get third money two lengths away, a length in front of Rocket, who beat Ramo by a head. Jaloux, Ranclagh, Minerval. and Mount Boa followed with Rebel Song tailed off. Cluwsologv displayed marked stamina, and now has the record of holding off two powerful finishers in Rebel Song and Shatter. He has no doubt made a big improvement since coming south, and he will need to be treated more seriously than in the case of his last two successful outings. Shatter gave a pleasing display, and will now go to lrentham. He will need to improve only slightly on Saturday's form soen to make good again. Tout le Monde did atlraetne work, and would have been dangerous with a little more ground to cover. Rocket was not well- favoured at the dispatch, and was always one _ol tne rear brigade, but he. tor;, mushed well. Ramo was perhaps responsible for the outstanding performance oi the field, as he was several lengt.n.-. away from the leaders three fiiiloi ,'.-. from home, and then was only a lute over a length from the third hoi be Jaloux ran one of his usual Pi'ununenl races, only to fade out oyer the business stages. Ranelagh shaped bat > - He drifted back to hisi a the -> yj but was withm reach ot the le.udc s at the home turn. H -', h not threaten danger in the sUa f^ dMinerval made a spectacular she. i. until well into the straight. A.nou>i ra e or two like this will br.ng him into favour for the New. Zealand Guy. Mount Boa was always m a rear pes,tion.

A Mild Surprise. Investors went astray a?;nin in tin.'. Spring Stakes. Red Dance was He , early leader from Moonbeam, I | Stuff, Motunau, and Song Bon. \\ hen the straight was reached, Red Dance had a clear advantage from Moonbeam, i Song Box. Hot Stuff, Motunau, and ; Proscenium. Red Dance was fjoinK | vpry easily inside the distance, but a i little further on Hot Stuff drew up \ on the inside and in -a hard-ridden | finish Hot Stuff got up to win by a j lenfth Motunau finished sironsiy , into third place half a length away, two lengths in front of Proscenium, who headed Moonbeam, Song Box. and Sam Smith.' Hot Stuff carries the same colours as Locksley, and this- was his first race. He was sold at Mr J. M. Samson s sale at Easter, and it was a coincidence that he should beat Mr Samson's representative in the race, Red Dance, i who was also making his debut. The latter, who failed to find a buyer at the same sale, is by liosenor. i.nd is gifted with, a turn of speed and will win races later. Motunau gave an encouraging display, especially at the right end, and may earn distinction at Trcntham. Proscenium also finished well, while Moonbeam attracted attention by her bold showing to well into the straight. On her breeding, by Night Raid from Hornbeam, by Martian, she may develop into a good performer. The favourite. Quite Soon, was never in the picture. Favourite Prevails. Elvu was made favourite in a welldistributed pool in the Hadlow Trot 1 Handicap, and won fairly comfortably after a sustained 'finish. Athelney lLass led along the back from Atralette land General Sarsfield: but rounding the far tunr Elvo moved up from the i back and led into the straight from | Athelney Lass, General Sarsfield. Greenmar.tlc. Atralette, and Roscnor. Atraletle made a determined effort in the run home, but Elvo had 100 much in hand and won by half a length. Athelney Lass was a length and a half ; away, with Roscnor and General Sars--1 field next. i I His First Success. 1 Manelho was in greatest demand for i the Kerrytown Hack Handicap, and he 1 put up a solid fight to succumb only 1 in the last few strides. He and Bright Red rushed away to the front shortly ; after the start, and setting a fast j pace were' abreast in front of Some ! Shamble, High Speed, Drum Fire, and Trivet rounding the home turn and into the straight. Bright Red dropped out at the distance and Some Shamble and Drum Fire challenged the favourite. Finishing with a marked burst of speed, Some Shamble wore clown Mrmetho fa beat, him by a length. Drum Fire was a sm ; :Ji=fance away, half a length in >i.< of Trivet, with Bright Red, Pharaon, and Elude next. This was Some Shamble's first win, and it was popularly received, as his owner. Mr J. D. Bundy, of Lyttelton, has been a strong supporter of racing for many years. Manetho's defeat was caused partly by his hanging on to Bright Red out in front, and it was j not surprising to find him weaken- ' ing under his solid impost. Drum , Fire was always well placed, and al- ' though capable of doing better, he van ' his best race for some time. Trivet dwelt when the barrier lifted and did

MASTERTOX K.C. | HANDICAP WON BY j TAKAKUA ! ,I'F.BS3 ASSIJCIiI'I-'M TILECJtAU ; ' MASTERTON. October 14. j The weather was beautifully line i for the spring meeting of the Master- j ton Racing Club, held at Opaki to-day. j The course was in first-class order, j and the attendance was large. The j totalisator handled £7Oll 10s, compared with £GOG4 last year. Results:— ; NUESrHY HANDICAP, i Uf 33 I'uur furlong.'. j •• TI'TOR 8-5 . . B. K. Morris 1 J ;■,' o—Bv/aine 6-3 .. McDowell 2 ; ;;. ;;—Morbury 7-12 • . P.idgeway 3 , ;;. 3 Contract s-3- coupled vith Morbury:, 1 1 Golden Chance. 8-5 and Brow :i Betty ! S-0 bracketed; 3, ■!■ Peggy's Joy S-0; 7. 7: Chora] 8-0; 4, 1 Redeem 7-12 alto started. ] Won by three-auarters of a length; half | a length ,-ccond and third. Contract v.aa j fourth. Time, -lUtec. ! lIICH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, i Of eo sovs. Oni mile. { -l 2-IIAZUOII '•'-" McHo'.vei! I j ::. 2- lo- 1 . . .Ic.kin-; 2 '-, i'i Cho.'!; S.'iv 10-0: I. 1 Swift and Sure i Ki-l: 2, -I, Walton Park 0-8; S, S, Air I Laddie O-S ; 0, •; Manuiri 9-3; fi, G Love- j court 0-3 aire Varied. ' Won bv one and a half length': half a ; t.-nt-th m-cou.l and third. Manuiri was fourth. : •J'inn.-, i mi:, -Mf"". j MAIDEN yTAiiES, Ut 33 hu:.. Si:; furlong.-:. ; 1. 2—ZP.TfIS 8-8 ~ .. Morris 1 !1. o—Cmpire 8-3 . . . . Burgess 2 2. I—Mavpavl—Mavpav 8-8 .. Ridgeway 3 7, 7 jVlilestra 8-8: 0, G Revival 8-8; 3, 3 Rene Belle 8-8; 6. H Oscillation 8-3; Jl, II Ladv Solway 8-8; 3. 3 To Buugitmu.'iu 8-S: 4. 4 Prin-e Unibet-'o S-o; 10, 10 Iluuting l.ady 8-H al-. started. Willi bv a head: a len'-th : ccoud and third. '■ ]',-!,„•, Umbcrto v.as foui-ih. Time, Imin ', LANSDOWNE HACK HANDICAP, 1 I - lil-:'|-TWVM-01:'.l> 7 S . . I'i'i" . . .1. -, ■ band Ta- ''-11 . . Ji.O'- A 2 ! :.. I MigM 0 1; '.'. 2 Norni'indy 0-1 : 3. 3 ' ! ;,,h. lional.) ;■■■;: 8. s Ui.e,-, 7 3: 0. 0 While \ ,-,-|llali 7-0, 7, 7 \nit.-i Mav 'i 0 also eturtni.l. Wr,„ l,y half a k-ngth: three lengths, eciii'nj and third. ■ Normandy -.', a:, fourth. | Time, imin 1 Gsc-. | MAHTERTON HANDICAP. | Of 11" fovs. One mile and a. quarter. i t I—TAKAKUA 7-12 .. Carrol! 1 ( :;. 3 —Chopin 8-3 . . . . Morria 2 | 4. 4--La Poupee 7-0 . . .lonos 3 I 2.2 lii'iimliletorn 8-0; 3, ■:, Redact 8-G; j ('., ii r." i i.'.'ii 7-0 al.-i. started. I Won bv two buigtb'-' three-quarters of ,i ' >.o-!h s.-.noid and third. Brambb'torn was ! "•...iirtb. Time, 2inin 10.-ec. j LAWN HACK HANDICAP, Uf 10 £ij\a. One mile. ', ".. 2 i PIGRAM e-t . . -lonea 1 j 1. .I—Pap.-inn Fruit 0-3 .. Morris 2 <-.. b— Slmm.list 7 3 . . Pino 3 2. 3 Thrrifh' r r-'l; 4. 4 Kalmul: 8-3; j .-, 7 Sago 7-0; 3, I, U<-d Top 7-7; 7, S Rn- I mu-ia 7-' i also sr ;lr tr.,i i W7.ii by I alt a head; three lengths. Bfcond i and 'bird. Thrasher was fourth. Time, Imin j I GRANDSTAND HACK HANDICAP, j Uf 7 0 so'.s. So-..ui furlongs.. j 2. 1--WICST TOR 0-0 .. O'Noil 11 ::. ::--Ki..g Thomoed .-3 . . . . 2 I I. 2-- l.motioti 7- 12 . . Msu-iis 3 j 1. 1 Palace 8 0; 7. 7 Yvotte 7-0; 3, 6 Mi In row 7-0; 0, 3 Flatter 7 0 also started. j Won by half a h"ad: ha!; a. length tvond j and third. J'latt'.r vs.- fujrtb. Time, lmiu ! ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, ; Of 03 i-o\ H. live furlongs and a half. ] 1. 1--AOCEPTABLB 81 .. Morris ij i 4. 3—-Pheon 7-7 . . V.vi'kner 2 j 3. 3-- D'jlla;- Prince 7-3 .. Carroll Sj 2.2 Hauibuwliue '.) <•; G, C Gipsy Love ; 7-1 1 : 3, 4 I.rand Blow- 7-2.; 7, 7 Seer»c} ; 7-0; r\ 0 My ld'.'il 7-0: '.'. 8 Reno Belle, I v.ii- in, j.-, M,,,,icione 7 0 abo started. ! Won by three b-n'.-i hj".: two lengths secend ! I li'nin' 7..c. ' ' i JTWO UIDEKS FOK . ' A MONTH ! j j I '.J'.".!..-:, ACHi-.-C'tA'iPJ.V TLb "Wrfi/.1.i j MASTERTON, October L 3. J Alter two enquiries by the stewards jyl the Masterton races yesterday, R. : Drinkwaier, the rider of Oscillation in ithe Maiden Stakes, and S. Anderson, hhe rider of Haulbowline in the Elecj trie Handicap, were both suspended for one month for careless riding.

WINOOKA IN AMERICA ! TKIAL GALLOP tv.-::"ir.'.-> i-r.r.>.-. yi:leu::.U'li~ twYiiuiUT.) j (Received October K\ 7.10 p.m.' LAUREL (Marylandi, October 14. ! Winooka worked ever five furlongs j with Crtsar's Ghost and Okapi. who is a likely starter next Friday, All three were hard held. M. Poison timed the trial at Imin 2scc. Caesar's Ghost led most of the way, Winooka heading hiui at the top of the straight, but Cesar's Ghost was in front of Winooka by three-quarters of a length at the finish. The track was holding.- i MATCH IN ENGLAND SUGGESTED LONDON, October 13. Referring to. Mr R. Naylor's intention of bringing Winooka from America to England in November, to challenge any horse here up to a mile, the "Daily Herald" says an attractive match would be six. furlongs against Lord Lonsdale's Myrobella. we!' fo finish so to the placed trio. Bright Red was not given much respite from the start, and, like Manetho, found the ordeal too severe. He will be useful with a little more experience. Elude shaped well up fo the distance, but then retired. He has been very disappointing for some time. Wen all the Way. Investors placed most confidence in Silver Streak in the Flying Handicap, and he was probably unlucky in being' beaten into second place. He got away well, but was- squeezed back alter going two furlongs, and was near the tail of the field entering the straight. Royal Sceptre took charge at the five furlong post, and led into the home run from Kerbsidc, Hurlingham, Spoon, and Mobile. Kerbsidc I shot past Royal Sceptre inside the disi tance, and Spoon and Silver Streak became prominent. Kerbside, howI ever, was always a winner, and she 'had two lengths to spare at the finish. ! Silver Streak flashed up between Spoon and Royal Sceptre in the last | few strides and snatched second money | by a head from Spoon, who beat Royal I Sceptre by a head. Hurlingham was I two lengths away, with Mobile next. I Kerbside finished on better than in i recent, previous races and her eonj nexions received a good price. Silver I Streak added to his'list of admirers and there is no doubt about his speed and stamina. Spoon looked likely to dispute the finish with Kerbside at one stage of the run home, but weakened over the last few ' chains. Royal Sceptre once more stopped when victory seemed to be within reach. Hurlingham did not race up to form, but his display would not discourage those who fancy his chances in the Stewards' Handicap. The Quorn was prominent for over three-parts of the journey, and gave indications that he is far from being a spent light.

AVONDALE J.C. I - i KING'S KNAVE WINS CUP J iI-JT.ESo ASSOCIATION IS'-SQV.AI'.i ■ AUCKLAND, October 14. j The Avondale Jockey Club's spring | meeting opened at Avondale to-day. i Heavy showers fell throughout, but j the track was in fair order, although ! a little greasy. The totalisator handled j £22,403. compared with £27,296 last j vear. There were several surprises, . rind there were double figure divi- ' dends in the first division of Ihe ■ Maiden Plate, the Avondale Cup, and j the Swanson Handicap, and a treble ; ilgure dividend in the Kingsland Han- j dicarj, which., was won by Versant. I Results:—- | MAIDEN PLATS. OC 100 iuvs. ' Special weighls. Se'. en lurlong.-.. FIRST DIVISION. : 3. G—STAR. ARTIST - . YoUra t j o, » Alpinus . . . . MicTavish - i I.' I—Good Run . . . • Tinker U 10, 22 Keith's Hall ear. S-3J ; 10, 3, Loonibiuation; 18, 17 Mack' Mint; 9, 0 Sjtoeemu.C; 22, 23 Sir Sua: C. 7 Supreme Kuier; 10, l-l' Teddy's Boy; 3, 3. Calient--; i>, 3 l.eho Song; 21. 18 Lady Diana: 2:.'., 2 1 laudatory'; 12, U Miss Lulu; 13, J'- -Mountain Breeze also started. Won bv half a length; two and a. hah lengths tsocond and third. Time, Imin 20 4-56 CC. ;-;rCONO on to lUN ,'. 10— BOLD Ell') . ■ Llbt 1 •t. -1 Kins Musk . . Wi'tgius - 0. o—Expectancy . . • ■ Atkins 3 11, 13 Jewelled Girdle; 10, 20 Luck s AH car. 8-35; 16, 10 Sir Va); G, 7 Chief Emerald; 15, 19 Camilla Horn; 14, 15 Gold Musk; 23, 21 Lorvolle; 12, 11 Morehu; 13, 12 Solo Sons; 8, 6 Tonduleyo blko started. Won by a head; one and a half lengths second and third. Time. Imin 27 4-3 sec The following were bn:-l:<-ted in til- tir.it Mid second divisions :---Nieodemus . and Lxpectaucv, Supremo Ruler and Chic,' Emerald. Laudator*' and l.orvelle. Mi-s Lulu and 'Morehu. 'Mountain Breeze and So'u Song. Star Artist and Tonduleyo. KINGSLAND HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 100 M\s. Sevrn furlong". 10. lo— YKHSANT 0 e . Holland I .]. 4 —V.iliip|r\'.« 10-? Thompson 3 8, 9 Full Measure 10 0; 1. 1 Ornamental 10-6; 3, 2 Cape Fair 10-1; 0, 7 Mahkili !'i-10; fi. G Free An- 9-8: 11. 11 Kawini 0-«'«: 9. 8 Melody Star 0-0: <>, a Weo Pat 0 0 abo started. Won by .two length.-,; 3 neck second and third. Time, I'm in 11 Irisce. CHAMPION HACK PLATE, Of 300 tova. Special veishtd. Seven furlongs. 1. ;i—C!AV SHEILA. .. Drouth ton i A. 4~D'Artagnan .. .. Yoitro 2 9. B—Gay Marigold . . Goldfinch :; 2, 2 Allegretto: G. 7 British Col-imbia : r. G Dclrain; .5. 5 Gigantic; 11, 12 Grand Sport: 10, 10 Moonneet; 12. 11 Teels; 7. 9 Tavern Knight; 3, 3 A ligament also t.tarted . Won by a length; "no and a half lengths second and third. Time, Imin 2G 2-3 sec. AVONDALE CUT', Of 439 sots. One mile and a qua."!':.]. S. O—KING'S KXAVL' 8-S McTayish I 4. 4—All Humbug 8-0 .. Koosing 2 G. 7—Desert Star 8-0 . . Broughton 3 5, 5 Speedmint 0-0; 31, 10 I,' Allegro 8-10; 2, 2 Kin; March 3-0; 7, G Red Sun 8-7; 10. 11 Roval Artitt 8-7: 1, 1 Oarfcx 8-0; 3, 3 Lcrd Vnl 8-5 una Prince Val 8-0 bracketed; 8, 8 Uifonn 7-0 also started. Won liv half a length ; one and a half lengths bc-cond and third. Time, 2i.iin 7 King's Kn.T. e led all the way. and stalled off a .-balk-nic from All Humbug, coming through on the rail;. AVONDALE STAGES. Or 300 govs. Five, furious-',. 1. 1— ACHENUAKCRA 8-10 .. Voitve 1 4. 4—Sporting Son;; S-0 .. Jenkins 2' 5. 5 Sporting Blood 8-0 . . Ellis 2 7. 7 Gallant Knight S-0; G, 6 General <;>uc" S-0; 8, 8 fynnra 7-9; 2, 2 Gay Blonde 7-0; 3, 3 Poniard 7-0 also (started. Won bv seven, lengths; ono and a. half lengths tecond and third. Time, Imin .1 Wher.'iakura outclassed tbo field. Poniard ■ h.-illenged, but retired in the straight. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, Of 200 iovs. Si:, fur!on;,:. 4. 4—CHIEf COOK 7-S .. Wiggins; 1 1. I—Pins Moth S-0 '.. Voitre 2 2.2 —Greek Gold P-.-i . . IVrgus 3 E-aggeration car. 7-0 bracketed -.villi Greek Gold; 3, 3 Diatomons 7-12: .", ?, Hampton Park car. 7-7: (i, G Quietly car. i 7-0; 7, 7 SolomoD ear, 7-S also started. i Won by half a head; two and ;i half lengthu f-econd and third. Time, Imin losoc. | Hampton Park. Exaggeration, and Uiatoj moil;!, running abreast, set a faft pace for I the firft flvs furlong?. Pu«s Moth and Chief i t:ook appeared on t'te scene, the latter | finishing best. | SWANSON HANDICAP, ! Of 00 eov3. One mile. ill. 11—UNITITD 7-11 .. Parsons .1 I G. B—Merry Lap 7-12 ear. 8-ly j .VfcJnally 2 1. 2—Hushing 6-3 .. Murray 3 7, 5 Royal Gallant 9-0; 2, 1 Cherry King I S-3; r,, 4 Gay Broney 8-7; 10, 10 Muaquii ! car. S-0; 4. 6 Grand Score car. 70; 5,7 j Blark Marlin 7-7; 3, 3 Palm Queen car. 7-10; 0, 0 Princo Colos.sus 7-7 also I started. I Won by a neck; neck second and third. Time, Imin 42 3-osec. ! HENDERSON HANDICAP, ; Of 12.v eovi-. Soven furlongi. 1. 1—- KILTOWYM 7_-12 .. GoldfincU 1 9. S—Gay Cockado <0 car. 7-1 Clifford 2 7. 7—Lady's Boy S-2 .. Keeaiufc' 3 3, 3 Whakapsra 8-2; 2.2 Lime:: car. 8-2; 4, 3 Woodful 8-1; 6, 6 Alloy car. 8-2/,; 8, !J Baroscope car. 3, 4. Horry Wav car. 7-11_ also ftarteri. | Won by n neck; a bead second and third. Time, Imin 27aee. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY

GREY LYNX HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. St. lb. s t. lb. Valueless 10 11 Courthaven 0 S l>"uil "Measure 10 6 Loombinaiion y 1 Ornamental I 1"' f> Black Cape Fair . . 10 :; Martin !"» <> T.ilyoon .. fi 12 Veo Pat .. 0 0 VoraaiH .. 0 31 Melody Stay 'j 0 NURSERY HANDICAP, of li-i so-,- v, vc l'jrloiigj. St. lb. K t. Hi. Sportius Genera! Q'.:o>: 7 1-j .Sons S 8 ''■'&>• Blonde 7 U Sporting Lady Blood S '-I Burlcish 7 s Kcropni . . 7 1;i Cvnara . . 7 S Bachelor I'oinard . . 7 S MOIAT ALBEKT- HANDICAP, of K"j L ovs. S'.v furlongs. si. Hi. t'. 11.. Merr- War !"i :'i Glerjromv,r-<- 7 7 Monnfloer. . . Ml F.eho Sons 7 7 Merry Lap 8 0 Camilli Horn 7 7 Grand Sport rt >S Sujirome Grand Score 8 O Kulcr 7 7 C'ovonis .. * o Arohamai .. 7 7 Solomon .. '< .1 - Alignment 7 7 Kumar, Sir Willonyx 7 7 Mascot 7 7 Eldora . . 7 7 PhiaUo ..7 7 PLXMPTOX HANDICAP. of 5.,0 sots. One mile and a quarter. st. \h. „i. ib. Kins "March S 9 PHdcs Val S O "Red Sun .. S 7 Alloy .. 7 8 Carfo'j . . S f> Valueless 7 5 Lord Val . . S3 Gijrantic . . 7 n Desert Star s -i Bil'orm . . 7 0 Maori Boy S 0

AYO>:DALE GLINEAS, cf 300 ;ots. Cue mite. ;-1. In. i.'. ifc. Hu:'.' .. e 10 Simper c . . 3 10 Tavern Barcarolle S- S 10 Kni-lit 8 10 Gay Sheila 8 5 D'Artagnan S 10 Silver Beam 8 5 Alignment SlO Expectancy 8 5 Gold Bid c. S 10 Musquil .. S 5 Kmerald .. 8 3 0 Kazzle Diatomoi s S 10 Dazzle f. S S Daylight c. S 10 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 175 euye. Six furlongs. or. lb. bi. lb. Greek Gold '■) •■"■ Britioh Chief Cook c - Columbia 7 10 Lord Ya! . . i O Exaggeration 7 0 Hampton Quietly . . 7 0 Park 1 10 NEW LYNN HANDICAP, of IUU ao\s, One 1 mile. ' lb. si. lb. T)»lram . . 'J 0 Alpmus . . 7 9 Itoyal Kin; Musk 7 S Gillian'. 8 V Good Run 7 2 Yalpai . . 6 7 Chief Clerk 7 0 j Gay Bror.c? S 1 Prince Cherry Kin; S I Colossus 7 0 United . . s " Palm Queen 7 0 Hushin; . . SO Oallient* .. 7 0 Bold Kid .. 7 10 Magic Hint ,70 NIIIOTAPi; HANDICAP. of r.'i; sot?. ' Seven furlongs. j f i. lb. st. lb. I Lady's Boy S 1:i Gay i Desert Star S 12 Marigold S O Wlinkanara S .- Gay Cockade S 0 Wooduill ... ft 7 Delrain ~ 7 12 I Liniex .. 8 7 .. 7 12 Alloy ..ST Tenakoo ..7 7 liaro.i'jopi": ..Si 1 I BIG DIVIDEND AT | AUCKLAND j I EIGHT FORTUNATE TICKET j HOLDERS J I TUB rK,ESS Special Service.] ! AUCKLAND, October 15. I A rare thrill was provided at the Avondale races yesterday when a uividend of more than two centuries was paid for a win. and more than a score for a place when Versant won the Kingsland High-weight Handicap, being tenth favourite in a field of 11. Versant is owned by Mr C. E. Parsons, of Auckland, and was ridden by the trainer, G. A. Holland, of Ellerslie. It was only the second time he had started in a race, and- although he had been doing good track work, even his own parly did not seriously consider he had a winning chance. Eight 10s tickets comprised the win investment on Versant, and all were single purchases. One was a girl, who had bought a ticket for tier nance, while another woman held a ticket. Is T o large dividend is complete \vitliont Chinese participants, and two of them shared in n ticket on Versant. A young Maori, and four other men, were the remaining ticket holders. Versant's dividend is the largest paid in Auckland for nearly 10 years. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 13)