RED SHADOW WINS ANOTHER DOUBLE

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 21010, 11 November 1933, Page 16

RED SHADOW WINS ANOTHER DOUBLE

Great Crowd at Addington

CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The spring meeting of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club was concluded at Addington yesterday in fine but windy weather, this condition mitigating against fast times, although the track was again fast. There was a record attendance, and investors fared well geneially, four of the eight winners being favourites. The racing was again interesting, and some excellent finishes were witnessed, notably that in the Christchurch Handicap, the principal race of the day. The race was won by Mrs M. Harrall's Red Shadow by a length, but there was a great battle for second money, the second, third, and fourth horses being separated by necks only. A feature of the whole fixture was the consistent form shown by the majority of the horses, notably that of Red Shadow, who came through the fixture with an undefeated record in four starts, two on the first day and two on the concluding day. This is a performance never before equalled by a winner of die New Zealand Gup, although it is not the first time one horse has won four races at an Addington fixture, Cello Sydney Wilkes also claiming that honour. The Free-for-AH was robbed of a great deal of interest by the failure of Roi l'Or to leave the mark. He did not take any part in the race. There was another disappointment at the finish of the race, for just when it was expected that Harold Logan and Red Shadow would fight out a great due| Harold Logan broke, repeating his mistake a moment later, and was beaten into third place. In view of the excellent form displayed by Red Shadow earlier in the meeting it was strange that Harold Logan was better backed than the Cup winner in the Free-for-All, but it takes a lot to shake the public's confidence in the erstwhile champion.

The first race of the day resulted | in victory for Merce Bingen, who [ scored u surprise win and returned a rich dividend. Merce Bingen is i owned by the local sportsman, Mr j F. W. Johnston, who has not met j with very much success with his horses in recent months. j The racing throughout the three days was of the highest class and visitors to Addington were provided with the very best entertainment. The crowds present every day were so large that there was a certain amount of inconvenience to investors by the delay in coping with so I many people, but although the de- j lay on the first day was consider- j able, there was a marked improve- ; ment on the two later days. j During the fixture there was only one enquiry held and the pro- j gramme was completed without un- j toward incident. The arrangements for the meeting carried out under the organisation of the secretary, Mr A. I. Rattray, and his efficient staff did leave anything to be desired. The 1933 meeting has to be considered one of the most successful held for several years. Yesterday's investments totalled £42,761 10s (win £16,010 10s, place £26,151), as against the sum of £39,069 recorded on the corresponding day last year, an increase of £3692 10s. The increase over last year's returns for the meeting is £4223 10s. Totalisator figures for the corresponding day for the last five years are as follows: £ 1929 .. 69,112 1930 .. 59,273 1931 .. 41,243 1932 .. 39,069 1933 .. 42,761 10/The totals for the three days for the last five years are as under:— £ 1929 .. 201,302 1930 .. 159,791 1931 .. 110,717 1932 .. 109,728 10/1933 .. 113,951 Results are as follows:—■ GOVERNOR'S HANDICAP, Jn harness. Of 2.".0 sovs; second horse 50 so\s, and third horse 2 5 sovs from stake. For unhoppled trotters. 3miu 32suo class. One mile and a half. H. !) -F. W. Johnston's 1) m M-EKCE BINGIiX by Nciaun Bingen—Merce ag.-d 2 1 . . . . I>. Donald 1 X. i—J. Frceth's 1) in Ukclole -Lady aged 48 .. A. Edwards - 7 7—J. Bryce sb g Stanley Bingen aged 00 .. . . J. Bryce, jun. 3 30. 12—G, Aitchibun's br g Great Nelson aged .12 . . -M. Holmes . 0 8, 4 —('. S. Donald's b g Mr Penalty aged rj .. •• Owner 0 1 ]—J. \y. Thomas's ch in Real Belle Oyrs 21 . ■ AL B. Edwards 0 s J—li. Grice's b g King's Voyage aged 30 . . • • Withers 0 12 ] 4*— J. De veil' .■> eh g Nelson Ala aged ;;C . . . . A. Bnttertield 0 9. n—M. .1. McTeigue's --K m Great Burton aged 48 .. Owner 0 12. 12— V. Album's ch g Oinnnnball aged On . . • • Owner 0 3. 2"—Durbar I.edge, Ltd.'s, ch ni First Wrack i.gcil O'J . . ltchrns 0 2. :s—!•:. ( . McDermott's b m Garner syr.> 00 •• Owner 0 •4. —.J. A. Mulligan's I) g l.ough Guy aged 00 .. -I. .1. Kennerley 0 l'i. 12— G. I'. Cameron's b g Stand By aged 60 . . . . V. King 0 .7. JO —G. .1. Barton's b in Biddy Parrish aged til .. W. ,1. Tomkinson O l.'kelele Lady and Real Belle were brack«ted. Great Nelson led down the back from Mr Penalty, Nelson Ata, Merce Bingen, and K!ng'» Voyage. With Bix furlongs covered the order was Great Nelson, Lough Guy, Ckelele Lady, King's Voyage, Mr Penalty, and Biddy Parrish. Ukelele Lady went to the front three furlongs from home and led into the straight from Lough Guy, Merce Bingen, Great Nelson, Great Burton, and Stanley Bingen. Merce Bingen got up to heat IJkclek' Lady by a liead, with Stanley Bingen a length away. Biddy Purrish was fourth. Times—3min 26 1-osec, 3rnin 24 U-Ssn:, "ruin 23 3-ssec. Winner (rained bv D. P. M a honey, i' e »- Brighton,

ENFIELD HANDICAP, lu saddle. Of S.'iO sovs; second horse .'.O sovs, n ii<l third horse 25 .sovs trom stake, '-'mill Usee class. One mile. I. 'J—l). M. Hllery's b t,' (!.VY GUI!- i DON bv Oiuako - McKinnry Jinn a"cd scr' .. i 1 1- 1 a (?—Mrs \V. McKeuzie's h in Pruba- I tioner aged Per S. A. Kilwards 2 3_ ;;—lt. McKen/,ie's b g Taxpayer ■tyrs scr . . ■ • J Id I) i;,. Berryman's b g Arabond aged SCI' ■ • *'■ ,J - Edwards u jo— I'. W. Evans's i-l. g Hief a K ,MI M'.r . ■ • • "■ I' <> ! in*--i 0 g jr. JI olmos 0 4 4—J. I'. AloKendry'a li in Mancuuvre agcii sit • • McKendry 0 7 j—L Frost's In' g Some (in.v aged ' s ,-r .. II- I'' ll L .. i o. O'Keefe's ill g •'"'ill .links aged 1- ■ • • • oting 0 II Hi —G. J. Barton s br g Wilma Dillon j>ui'<i I'J . . . I'*v:is»-»* U 5 7—l|. [•', Walker's Hi s Hr.-nl Zulu.'k aged -J I .. 1-:. Keiincrley II Taxpayer begun very »m»rlly. but juicing the stands Brent Zoloek led from Chef. Taxpayer, .Some Guv. Gay Gordon, and .Probationer. The lenders weic the same into the back, but Taxpayer held command, rounding the far turn and led into the straight from Brent /.olork, (Jay Gordon, Some Gny, .Probationer, and Homerby. (.raj' Gordon did best in the run home, winning by half a length from Probationer, with Taxpayer four lengths away. Some Guy was fourth. Times —2min 11 4-ssoc, 2miu 12sec, 2min 13 ]-ssec. Winner trained by J. Ball, jun., Ashburton. CHRIST CHURCH HANDICAP, In harness. Of 8(10 sovs: seeoml hor>e I r,l> so\s, third horse I tin sovs, and fourth horse 30 sovs from stake. 4min 27sec class. Two miles. 1. I—Mrs1 —Mrs 11. Han-all's ch li RED SHADOW by Travis Axworthy—-Our Aggio 6yrs 48 . . J. Bryeo 1 8. 7 —C. I*. Cameron's b h Sir Guy aged 12 C. King 2 7 f B—E.8 —E. lc. C. Hinds's h g Harold Logan aged 84 .. R. B. Berry 3 1. 1— Mrs M. Harrall's br li Royal Silk aged 12 . . I/. F. Berkctt 4 10. .11 —W. K. Simes's b m Muriel do Oro aged scr • • F. G. Holmes 0 9. !)—-D. Withers'* ch m Regal Voyage aged scr •• il- Holmes 0 9. 9—B. Grico'g b g Kingcraft aged 3 2 Jj'. G. Holmes 0 6. 6—Y. E. Sutton's b g Sunny Morn aged 12 . . O. 33. Hooper 0 5. 5—G. J. Barton's br m Mouutain Doll aged 24 . . W. J. Toinkinsou 0 4. 4—J. McDonald's b g Glenrossie aged CO . . L. O. Thomas 0 2. 2—C. S. Donald's b g Lindbergh agod 36 • ■ ■ • Owner 0 11. 10—Durbar Lodge, Lld.'s b g Wrackler aged 36 . . J. ISehrns 0 3. 3 —P. Brown's ch g Koi i'Or aged 60 ~ ..J. J. Kennerley 0 Ued Shadow and lioyal Silk and Kingcraft and Hegal Voyage were bracketed. From the start Muriel de Oro took charge from Sunny Morn and Kingcraft, but passing the stands Koyal Silk led from Sunny Morn, Muriel do Oro, Sir Guy, Kingcraft, and Glenrossie. The leaders wero tho same down tho back, and with a round to cover the order was Royal Silk, Sunny Morn, Muriel de Oro, Sir Guy, Regal A'ovage, Kingcruft, Glenrossie, Roi l'Or, Wrackler, Mountain Dell, Red Shadow, Lindbergh, and Harold Lognn. There was no change in the leaders along the back the last time, except that lied Shadow and Harold Logan improved their positions slightly. Royal Silk and Sunny Morn still led when tho straight "was reached from a bunched field. In a good finish Red Shadow drew out to win by a length from Sir Guy. with Harold Lognn a neck away. Royal Silk was another neck back fourth, and Roi l'Or fifth. Times—4rnin 21sec, 4min 24 2-ssec, 4min 38 3-ssec. dinner trained by J. Bryce, Hornby. AUSTRALASIAN HANDICAP, In harness. Of 300 sovs; second horse 00 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. 4min 40sec to 4min 3osec class. Two miles. 7. 5 —A. Brown's eh m ERIN'S PIUNCESS by Kriu's King—Rothschild mare aged scr . . S. A. Kdwards 1 1. I —M. A. Mcleod's b g Girvnn Oyrs 48 . . . . R. Townlev 0 5. S—JT.5 —JT. .1. Forde's b g Prairie King aged 36 . . . . T. JVallis 3 13. 13- —J. Westerman's b in Location Oyrs 12 . . 11. Frost 0 2. 3 —ft, Grice's b g Little Xelson ovrs 12 .. . . O. K. Hooper 0 3. 2 —.1. K. AJcßridc's b g Uev Spec 4yrs - I .. E. ('. JlcDernioit 0 12. 32 —Mrs L. A. Hampton's b g Apex aged 36 . . K. A. lierrv 0 7. 7—G. .T. Barton's I) g Chenwood oyrs 36 . . W. J. Tomkinson 0 C. 4—K. H. Smith's br g Pronto Bingen aged 36 . . R. Donald 0 10. 10—M. Scoon's b g Reporter 4yrs 36 ~T. H. McGirr 0 8. B—M.8 —M. C. McTigue'a br" m Wnresa 4yrs 36 . . . . Owner 0 11, 11 —G. S. Walton's b m War Paint 6yrs 86 . . . . Owner 0 9. 9—A. Davey's b g Worthy King aged 36 . . . . A. Holmes 0 With half a mile covered Prairie King led from Location, Reporter, Erin's Princess, Pronto Bingen, War Paint, Apex, Waress, Worthy King, nnd Girvan. Prairie King was still in charge with another round covered, followed by Location, Reporter, Girvan, Erin's Princess, Propto Bingen, ami WareKs. Reporter was in second place behind Prairie Iviug going down ilia back the last time, but

the order into the straight -was Prairie Kins, Girvau, Pronto Bingen, Krin's Princess, Reporter, and Warcsa. Krin's Princess did best in the run home and won by a neck from Girvan, with Prnirie Kim* half a. length hack. Pronto Bingen was fourth —Times- — 4rain 32 3-ssec, 4min 28 4-ssec, 4min SOscc. "Winner trained by S. A. Edwards, Hornby. HORNBY HANDICAP, Jn harness. Of 300 soys. Second Jiorso 60 flovß, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. 2min 4Ceec clasa. One mile and a quarter. 3. 3—C. V. Cameron's br g AVKRNUS by Nelson Derby —Logan Pointer mare oyrs Bcr . • C. King 1 1. I—G. J. Barton's blt Indianapolis •Ivrs HG .. AV. J. Tomhinson 2 4. SD. Tealien's br g Gunfire aged scr Owner 3 6. G—Durbar Lodge Ltd.'s b m Areiliusa Gvrs scr •• Holmes 0 8. 8— V. Alborn'a blk g Drentlight aged air •• Owner 0 5. 4—A. Quigley's ch g George Key a"cd 12 ... .. JT. G. Holincs 0 7 7 S -E. i\ C. ilinds's b g Tactless aged 12 .. .. K. B. Berry 0 o, >j_g. Stanley's ch m Silver do Oro svrs 2-1 .. G ■ McKendry 0 Arcthusa led out from Avernns and Brrnlliglit. and passing tlio stands the order was Aretliusu, Avcrnus, Brentlight, Gunfire, Silver de Oro. George Key, and Indianapolis. There was no ebiingo in the order of the field rroing clown the back. Arethusa «tdl had eliareo into the straight, from Avernus and Brentlight, with Indianapolis several JetiLct.lis back. Avcrnus finished strongly to heat Indianapolis by two lengths, with Gunhre a nock nwav. Silver do Oro w;is fouith. Times- 2m in 'l(3 2-ssec, 2inin 48 »-ssec, 2min 47sce. Winner trained by It. Dunn, Halawell. MIDDLETON HANDICAP, In harness. Of 400 sovs. Second horse 100 sovs, and Uitrd horse 50 sovs from the stake. J''or uuhoppled trotters. oniin 2bsec class. Uno mile and a half. J ] -.1. It. Corrigari's ch m WOItTJI Y QUKEX by Worthy Bingen Queen Chimes f>yrs .. J. S. Shaw 1 4. 'J—A. 11. Todd's b h Todd Lonzia fivrs 30 .. ■■ M- Holmes 2 5. 5--l'\ B. Mcl'urlane's blk g lluon Vovagft aged 00 .. L. O. Thomas 3 7. 8--i'.Btato S. Khouri's b g Admiral Bi n^'cn aged sef ■ ■ hj,. J. Smith 0 10. 9- T. G. Fox's b g Nelson's Hoy aged srr .. .. J. J. Kenncrley 0 3. -1--G. J. Barton's b m Biddy Parrisii aged .12 •• W. J. Tomkinson 0 2. 3-1!. Ilutheii'ord's <h g bonis Bingen Uyis 12 .. K. Townley 0 g *7 —\Y. J. IJovie's b g Mountain Mist aged 12 " ■■ Owner 0 9. 10— Mrs E. Bcrryman's b g heniplon a „ c d vii .. .. C. S. Donald 0 G. U-C." P. Cameron's ch g Writer aged 2t . - G. 11. 11 -J. R. Simpson's b m Olive .Nelson aged 72 •. • • Owner 0 The earlv leaders were Nelson s B'jy Louis Bingen, and Admiral Bin-en, but iiOiiis Bingen had charge along the back from Nelson's Boy, \\ orthy Queen Admiral Bin pen, arid Kempton. Yv it.h six furlongs to cover, the order was LOlll3 B'n„en Nelson's Boy, Worthy Queen, Admiral Bingen, Writer, Kempton, Todd Lonzia, and lluon Voyage. Worthy Queen was in second place to Louis Bingen Willi ho a mile to cover, and theHo two were 101lowed into the straight by Todd Lonzni, Admiral Bingcn. and lluon Voyage. Worthy Queen did best in the run home, winning by half a length from Todd Lon'/.ia, with Kuon Voyage three lengths awav. Lou's Bingcn was fourth. Times-3nun --sec, :imin 21 1-jsee, "mill 19 4-Rsec. \> liinci trained by ,1. S. Shaw. Addington. lyttelton handicap. 11l harness. Of 3..0 sovs. Second horse 7.'. sovs and third horse 30 s-.vs lrom_the stake. 4n.in ">3sec class to -lmiu 2.sec elas*. Two linlos. 1--J. ,1. Keimorlry's b J DliL'sUS bv —J>'ovul Moor , i.»" . .. Owner 1 msire 1- v • . 10. lu —Mrs W. MCKOII/ICH b m ' o tioner aged 1- ' ■ i' C i S11 "V •> Mis F. I'-. Swot-iiip|)le anu Miiidens's gr g Blue Moi m 1 (j J |'-l)url>ar Lodge, Lld.'s 1. m Bracken .... M.l 1 l> ! -.1 .J. Kcnnerlev'a cli g Kelp aged {•; v_ Ki«un«'ilrv U r; IV Mrs 1-:. Tregonning's b!k g Ito. al U ' ( omrade u«cd scr .. D ; Be.u.eU » 11 11 ,J. Young's blk g Major l.nnl ]•> • - onng 0 I Duibiir l.odge, J-ld « «'b •' i'° - v j.> .. -1. Bebrns 0 i 4 ~i 1) MrKend ry 0 7 H t;. J. Barton's ch g Wiecker jmr W. J. I omkinson 1 T 3 -I). M. i'illery's b g Gay Gordon -M . <) 'y- D." Teahe:i's br g Gunfire aged 21 Owner 0 ( C B. (Jrice's b g Master tiov a-red 21 • () !■,. U s. 7-C. M. Archer's b g „ n. H b «'•-»! r »zy r o lJrack-ii 1 ' and Giro and Kelp and Drusus were bracketed. I»«vmT n'n'sus. Probationer, and XVl '[' < ' k ''^ Over the rest n,nn.l 11.er.; was in tbr positions ot the lei-.. Comrade led oast the stands the hisl .nm front Major Bind, Kcln. B-' I Bracken, an, 1 Uoddv. Hoval second to Koval Comra.le at tie f.ir tin lending into the str ught from B -. 1 G; n i-a.de, Probationer, Bracken V reeke,. Gni, nre Gav Gordon, and Bine Mountnm 1.0j.t Pnisns ' staved on to win eomforb. IB n two lengths from Probationer vnlb J Mountain three lengths away ( nln was fourth. Times—4nvn 27 2-osec. 4mm -7 4-ssec, tmin ?Csec. Winner trained by owner, Addingion.

FEEE FOE-ALL. In in rues- (If -KM) sovs. Second !i"''w 'J I '' and third horse f.O so 3 from tin; str.ke. Olio mile and a qusmer. 2. '2 Mrs M. HnrrriH'a rli h Kl-D SHADOW bv Travis Axworthy--Onr Aaißie Cyi's ' ■■ IJr vro 1 7 7-IS. Grice 8 b S Ivt'igcraft aged * ]•'. G. Holmes 2 , ■, p p C Hinds's b sr Harold Uzan ,gid •• ■ • Bw ;y 3 4 4 .1. .McDonald's b g Glenro^ie ,| .. I-. O- Thomas 0 3 *3--P. Brown's ch s T!oi l'Or ft','od .! .T hennerlev 0 5 . «_G. J. Barton's eh. m Q 2. "I-Mrs M. HarralV. 8. Tb. G. Lemon's b * I-ogan q 6. T-C. P. Cameron's b b Sir Guy ■Red Shadow and '.Royal Silk wcio b, w»»#.'",-™ *» rif.nrossic Keel Shadow. T?o\ nl Silk, -i SIS LoJn. With four furious < r r :: the "rdor w» --rlrSh't; same «lon« _tho )(> ; n |o. tho Sitcom H.roM Wn. and GleiißWMe. .e' . f King . V,o 'a ' "i'lh Ha o d iUnn" three. length, ° ' V I S lit wn" fourth. Tin,es-2min !i V 2min 41 3-5 9 * c, Omin «»cc. A\ mnlr" trained by J. Bryce, Hornby. ■\VinnerK of the race tire.Owner Winner. Time. _ r Tci'r. Kc«.ntrlc .. 3 •«« " 5 T Fleming's Our Thorp, - 4 1 1916 Mr. A. M. Seymour . 4 _ . Admiral V f>of ' ' ' t> 1017 .1. Bry.-e's Cathedral Hum" - 4- •- 10,8 TS. Jnrden's Author Dillon - 4j 10 10 Exnrs. J. Knight's author 3 Dillon • • ,• • " " j920 Kxnr*. J- Knight s Author „ Dill"" • • .... ' " O " JO2l M..1. Hannon's Albert Urns - ' r 1922 \\\ 11. Norton's Trix Pointer - ]»•>;: ,T.' Duffy's TjOgnn Chief.. ]t)»4 ,T 1!. Mi'Kenzie's Aeron o .!-•> lil-2.-, J. 11. MoKenzie's Aeron « 4 J-j 19' JO J. It- JlcKenzie's Great Ringen • ■ • • ~ - 1927 .r. A. Duffy's Native Chief ll l-J 15)28 J. J. Kennerley's J'eter _ Biny?» • • • * "* "f ~'l 1020 J. A. Mitclirll 's Pmllofk - -110:]0 \V. Kinc Po»ntnr 2 "9 4-j 1 ()•• l Mi«s K. Hinds's Harold liOSnn p . 10:!2 T*. T'»rn\vn*s Rf»i - 10uo Mr? AT. Hnrrall's Tied JShaHow . . • • 2 11 J•»> I-'roni IO'JO lo 1027 inclusive tlif (listnnce v.'as otio milo.

NOTES ON THE RACING

Cup Winner s Third Triumph

A Sensational Dividend. The Governor's Handicap resulted in a very close finish between Ukelele Lady and Merce Bingen, who were locked together over the last 50 yards, but Merce Bingen had a little more in reserve at the finish, and she just managed to get her head in front as the post was reached, returning her admirers a very large dividend. Stanley Bingen canie very last over the concluding stages to secure third money, a length behind Ukelele Lady. Biddy Parrish f-Iro came from the rear, and she to have a winning chance half-way up the straight, but she did not improve over Ihe last SO yai-ds, and was fourth. King's Voyage was fifth, and Cannonball next. Both these horses broke at different stages. Real Belle began well, but broke at the end of a furlong. and First Wrack and Garner were pulled up at the end of a round. This was caused by Great Burton breaking. First Wrack caught her foot in the sulky of Great Burton, and after going a few yards on three legs she swung across Garner, ruining that mare's chance. Lough Guy had every chance as he secured a good position early, and was second into the straight, but he failed to stay. Great Nelson again made the pace for more Ihan a mile, but could not go any further. The winner recorded a very solid performance, as she was never further back than fifth, and was always going strongly. She followed Ukelele Lady and Lough Guy into the straight, but had more stamina than this pair. R. Donald drove the winner a very fine race. He has been seen to advantage on previous occasions with Merce Bingen. Ga.v Gordon Repeats. Taxpayer again had every chance in the Enfield Handicap in which he was first out. At the stand Brent Zolock was in front from Chef, Taxpayer. Some Guy, Gay Gordon, and Probationer, who had been badly away. At the half-mile, Brent Zolock and Chef were leading from Some Guy and Taxpayer, but Taxpayer had taken charge with two furlongs to go and ho led for home from Brent Zolock, Gay Gordon, Some Guy, Probationer. rind Somcrby. Taxpayer failed in the run home, having struck himself, and Gay Gordon looked an easy winner a furfong from the post, but Probationer came with a strong run and Gay Gordon h\d to be ridden out to beat her by h\'f a length, with Taxpayer four lengfhs further away in third place. Some Guy, who was alwavi prominent, was fourth: then came Brent Zolock, who slopped bariij', Somcrby, and Manoeuvre. Editor and John Jinks lost ground at the start.

The Christchurch Handicap was another excellent contest in which the field raced in bunched order over the final circuit, and the race produced an excellent finish. Red Shadow gaining the vji-dic-t by a length. When the field had settled down. Royal Silk was in charge from Sunny Morn, Muriel de Oro, and Sir Guy. The leading division was the same over the opening mile and a quarter, and starting on the final circuit Royal Silk neld command I'rom Sunny Morn, Muriel de Oro. Sir Guy, Regal Voyage, Kingcraft, Glenrossie, Roi l'Or. Wrackler. Mountain Dell, Red Shadow, Lindbcigh. and Harold Logan. Red Shadow and Harold Logan improved their positions racing along the back, and Roi J"Or made a forward move into third place approaching (he home turn. With a furlong arid a hall to go, Royal Silk was still in front from Sunny Morn, Roi l'Or. Regal Voyage, Glenrossie, Sir Guy, and Red Shadow, but half a dozen lengths would have covered all these horses. Red Shadow, coming round the outside, soon put the issue beyond doubt with a brilliant run, and he was in charge 100 yards from the post. lie maintained his position to reach the post a winner by a length. There was a great battle for third money, in which Sir Guy, Harold Logan, and Royal Silk figured, and they Hashed past the post with only necks between them. Roi l'Or was Jifth. and he was followed by Lindbergh. Glenrossie, Kingcraft, and Sunny iYmni Good Finish by Erin's I'rinccss. Little Nelson, Worthy King, and Rey Spec began very badly in the Australasian Handicap, and Chen wood broke u)3 early. Prairie King was soon in front, and he attempted to win all the way, but Girvan, who had taken up second place when Reporter retired with three furlongs to go, headed Prairie King in the straight, where Pronto Bingen and Erin's Princess were also hfindv. Girvan appeared to be the winner 50 yards from the post, where Erin's Princess made a slight break when altering her course to make her effort on the inside. Howover. Erin's Princess righted herself in time, and she showed a brilliant burst over the last 20 yards, accounting for Girvan by a neck. Prairie King, who had a difficult task in making the pace against the wind, tired in the last furlong, and was beaten into third place half a length further away. Pronto Bingen paced a sound race into fifth place, then came Waress and War Paint. Defeat of Favourite. Indianapolis, who was a very warm favourite for the Hornby Handicap, was slow to reach top speed, and he was last with the exception of Tactless, who had gone away badly, when the home straight was entered. At this stage Arethusa, who had made the pace all the way, was still _ in charge from Avernus and Brentlight. Just as Indianapolis made his effort from the back Avernus shot to the front, and Avernus then had too much advantage, and driven right out he held his position to win by two lengths from Indianapolis, who beat Gunfire, who had always been handy, by a neck. Silver de Oro was fourth, and George Rey and Arethusa finished next. The defeat of the favourite was a severe blow to investors, and it seemed that he might have been much closer to the winner had his run been commenced earlier. The task of Indianapolis was too great in trying to concede such a start to a smart pacer like Avernus over the last furlong and a half. Avernus was credited with an excellent performance, and it was a fitting conclusion to his very sound earlier efforts at the meeting. Silver de Oro did not race as well as expected in view of her previous form. Worthy Queen's Third Success. Louis Bingen was soon in command in the Middleton Handicap from Nelson's Boy and Worthy Queen, who was well clear of Admiral Bingen, who broke badly, and ruined Mountain Mist's chance. Kempton, Writer, Todd Lonzia, and Huon Voyage were next, Biddy Parrish being a long way back. With a round to go the back markers had closed up a little, and Louis Bingen was still in charge from Nelson's Boy and Worthy Queen. Racing down the back. Worthy Queen was in second place, where Admiral Bingen, Nelson's Boy, Todd Lonzia, Writer, and Huon Voyage were following. Huon Voyage made a strong run round the home turn, and he was fifth just behind Louis Bingen. Worthy Queen. Todd Lonzia (who made a slight break here), and Admiral Bingen. The last-named broke at the home turn, and Louis Binirn tired. Worthy Queen then took Hie lead and she looked to have the race well in lvand. She stopped quickly in the last few yards, but managed to hold Todd Lonzia at bay by halt a length. Huon Voyage, three lengths further away, was well clear of Louis Bingen, who was just ahead of Writer. Royal Drusus Makes Amends. Royal Drusus, who was bracketed favourite with Kejp, was always going like a winner in the Lyttelton Handicap. He was never further back than fourth, Royal Comrade, Kelp, anc * Major Lind being those in front of him for a mile and a half. Royal ' Drusus drew up to Royal Comrade in ihc back the last time, and he took

CANTERBURY J.C.

RECORD FIELDS FOR FINAL DAY I

FORM OF ALL THE HORSES REVIEWED

The Canterbury Jockey Club's metropolitan meeting will be concluded at Riccarton to-day. The wind which prevailed yesterday will have had a drying effect on the track, j and the going is certain to be very ! fast. The acceptances, totalling 107, i constitute a record for a final day of ! the cup gathering, and patrons may ! look forward to seeing some of the j best racing at Riccarton for a long j time. The programme will be car-; ried out as follows: 1 12.20 p.m.— SUBURBAN "".ANDICAP, Of 180 sovs. One mile. | Rational 11. 10-B—Docs not appear to j have lost any of his pace since put! to hurdling, but will be up against j some solid opposition here. ! Lockslcy 10-7 —Suffered from soreness : in his previous engagement. ; Doiran 10-J)—Has been expensive; lately, and is evidently not as good ! as considered a while back. Will j carry strong support nevertheless. | Niggcrhead 9-13—His first appearance j owing to bleeding trouble on the I eve of the meeting. Is all right ] again, and is a decided possibility ! amongst this class. ! Night Recital 9-12—Can be depended ! upon to be in the van for most of ] the journey. j Starshooter 9-12 —A stable mate of Niggerhead, and not ready. Tea Garden 9-12 —Was not produced in a similar event on Monday owing to the heavy track. Is very well, and will race prominently. Errantry 9-10—If started will be bracketed 'ith Tea Garden. Nightguard 9-9—Was badly stopped in a similar race on Monday and then finished third. Is a place proposition again. Effozel 9-2 —Won at her last start, but over five furlongs. Manuiri 9-o—No recommendation for this class of event. High Rank 9-o—Has run two good races, and is improving with each effort. Miss l'urau 9-0 —No form. The day's proceedings will open with a difficult problem for investors, who, however, will probably follow previous form at the meeting, and show most confidence in Doiran, Niggerhead, and Nightguard. 1 p.m.— SEYMOUR HANDICAP, Of 180 sovs. Seven furlongs. Manetho 9-I—Has been an unlucky horse several times this season, and on two occasions at this fixture. Is also in the concluding event, but if started in this, will be in keen demand. Copyist 8-9—Won on Saturday from an outside position, but was beaten into third place on Monday from a similar berth. Will be entitled to be one of the favourites to-day if drawn further in. Last IJnk 8-4—Won over seven furlongs on Monday in only start at » the meeting. Will be in request again. Gipsy Love 8-3—Ran second to Sweet Agnes on the first day, and ran a good race in the Oaks for a mile. Bon Tray 8-I—A speedy galloper, and will always be prominent, but the last furlong may find him out. Royal Amphora 8-o—Another fast mover, and sure to be in the picture throughout. High Tor 7-13—A useful mare, but hardly up to this standard. Dollar Prince 7-13 —Ran second to Copyist over seven furlongs on the first day, and must be kept in view again. Davolo 7-11 —Has not raced up to expectations, but should not be neglected nevertheless. Tea Garden 7-11 —Will do better in the previous event. Errantry 7-10—No recent form.

the lead before the straight had been entered, where Royal Comrade, Probationer, Bracken, Wrecker, Gunfire, and Blue Mountain were following. Royal Drusus held his position to score a very easy victory by two lengths from Probationer, who finished strongly three lengths ahead of Blue Mountain, who beat Gay Gordon by a head, with Gunfire fifth and Roddy sixth. The winner thus compensated for his defeat of the fii'st day, on which occasion interference accounted for his defeat, and proved how unfortunate he was on Thursday. Probationer ran a fine race, and Blue Mountan also showed a sterling performance, as he was last but one with six furlongs to go. Red Shadow Undefeated. Red Shadow came through the spring meeting with an undefeated record in his four races by winning the Free-for-All from Kingcraft, who came with a fast run on the fence a hundred yards from home. Harold Logan was in third place. The early leaders were Free Advice, Glenrossie. Red Shadow, Royal Silk, Harold Logan, and Sir Guy. With half a mile to go Harold Logan was last, but he then made a fast forward move, and leaving the back straight he drew level with Red Shadow. Red Shadow and Harold Logan then drew clear, and into the straight Red Shadow had a very slight advantage of Harold Logan, with Free Advice and Glenrossie following. Just when it was expected there would be an exciting tussle, Harold Logan broke, but quickly recovered his gait, only to break badly again, and Red Shadow then had the lead, .which he held to the post to stave off the final thrust of Kingcraft by half a length. Harold Logan was three lengths further back in third place; then came Royal Silk, Sir Guy, Free Advice, and Glenrossie. Roi l'Or and Great Logan did not leaw the mark.

PIONEER HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. Five furlongs,

Grand Review 7-9—Her first appearance owing to a mishap at Trentham. Not at her best. Silent Flight 7-B—A useful filly, and one capable of being in the money. Silver Jest 7-s—Ran second to Rebel Star over five furlongs at Motukarara. Sam Smith 7-o—Has been slow off the mark in his last four races, and finished w» ll up each time. Cleaner 7-o—Not in this. First Song 7-0 —No recent form. Final Shot 7-o—lmproving, and may dispute a placing. Lady Zephyr 7-o—Journey too far. Vintage 7-0 —Ran third to Rebel Star and Silver Jest at Motukarara, finishing on. Amddifad 7-o—Only had one race. Tray Sock 7-o—Same. In such a big field as that carded for the Seymour Handicap, anything may happen. More than half the number have proved themselves good hacks, and in the opinion of investors the best may be Manetho, Copyist, and Royal Amphora. 1.45 p.m.— CRESSY HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. One mile. Argentic 8-11—Will have benefited from previous races, and will be ridden by B. H. Morris. Kerbside 8-9—ls due for another win. r Has been expensive since winning at Washdyke last month. Ranelagh 8-8 —Has once more to be taken on trust. Could if he would. Emotion 8-4—Has to be seriously regarded in the face of his comfortable win on Wednesday. Riri 8-1 —Not on previous form at the meeting. West Coast for him. Miladi 8-o—Has let her supporters down twice, and does not appeal. Forestry 8-o—His second appearance, and sure to be strongly supported. Won in Sydney, creating a big impression. Gallant Fox 7-13—Too sore to do himself justice, t Metal Bird 7-13 —Must be considered. I Only submitted to Emotion in the I last few strides on Wednesday. Wise Choice 7-7—Has surprised before, but a long time ago. The field for the Cressy Handicap can be classed as fairly evenly balanced,. and patrons have some good material from which to chose. Argentic. Emotion, and Forestry may enI gage most attention. I 2.25 p.m.—

Brown Betty 8-s—Has won two races, and is well placed on the same mark as Wonderful and Variant, who have still to win. Is a speedy filly, and should again keep the field, busy. Wonderful 8-5 —The most consistent youngster out this season, and now deserves a win. Variant 8-s—Created® a good impression by finishing second to Pin Money in the Welcome Stakes. Has to give weight to others who have raced more and been winners. Coronilla 8-0 —Was set a big task in the Welcome Stakes in having had only one previous race, and that effort may have a desired effect. She has the speed, and may see out the distance to-day. .Marcus Ciccro 8-0 —Has filled places only, but is improving, and will win races later in the season. Bodylinc 7-13—Hardly the stamp to stand up to so much racing. Control 7-13—Won the McLean Stake., but failed badly in the Welcome, although noticed finishing on. Invoice 7-13—Ran away with a race at Wingatui, but has not done well since. Queen of Song 7-12—Cracked up badly on Wednesday after her brilliant effort on Monday. Master Reynard 7-o—Not yet. Joyous 7-o—By Chief Ruler from Limelight, and one that will be prominent later. Silly Owl 7-o—Got away badly in Irwell Handicap, thus no line. The second appearance of the speedy youngster Coronilla will add interest to this well filled event, and she will probably be better supported than either Brown Betty or Variant. 3.5 p.rai.— METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. Of 600 sovs. One mile and a half. Inflation 9-O—A surprise acceptor, but evidently has made good recovery. Is not fancied on account of his infirmity. Palantua 8-11—Looked well when paraded for the Canterbury Cup, and l that effort is not likely to have done her much harm. Rocket 8-3—Will no doubt dispute the honour of favouritism. Will have benefited by his two previous races. The Smuggler 8-I—On cup form has to be considered. Shatter 8-1 —Will not have many friends, but may still surprise. Minerval 8-I—Should now be at his best, and will show improvement. Ramo 8-I—Proved himself over a mile and a quarter, finishing on. Was unlucky in the cup, so must have a great chance here. Brambletorn 8-0 —Has not raced since the cup, in which he ran a sound race for a mile and a half. Tout le Monde 7-7—Will be all the better for his race in the cup, and will have a reasonable following. Locksley 7-o—Not in this company. The Metropolitan Handicap should provide just as interesting and as close a contest as the New Zealand Cup. The form of all the candidates has been well exposed during the meeting. and the final summing up will probably be in favour of Minerval, Ramo, and Palantua.

3.50 p.m.— OXAIO PLATE. Of 200 sovs. Hack conditions. One mile and a quarter. Blazon 9-I—Won over eight furlongs and a half at Gore last month, beating Last Link and Worship. Has acted as track companion for Palantua so should be well seasoned for the extra journey. Aesculus 8-10—Won over ten furlongs at Trentham, from Revision and Walton Park, the unplaced including Rocket and Flower. Has had only one race at the meeting, in the Apprentices' Handicap. Walton Park 8-11 —Won a high-weight one mile and a quarter at Tren-

tham, and ran third as above. Has been somewhat unlucky in two attempts here. Elude 8-B—Showe his true form on Monday, and on that should be favoured over this distance. Night Flyer 8-4 —A genuine stayer, and will be on hand at the finish. Importance 8-3—Won over a mile on Saturday, finishing well. Should master the extra two furlongs. Last Link 8-2 —Will probably start earlier. Some Shamble 8-1 —A decided possibility under a stronger horseman than he had on opening day. Water Polo 7-13 —Only fair. I Monastic 7-11—Does not appeal. Revision 7-11—Has to be seriously regarded on her two efforts in hurdle races, and her fourth placing in Walton Park's race at Trentham. Flower 7-11—Her usual rough chance. Flying Amy 7-10—Won a high-weight event, eight furlongs and a half, at Gore last month, but has done no good here. Roland 7-7 —No recommendation. Dressy 7-7 —Finished well at the end of a mile on Wednesday. First Song 7-7 —No form. Eupator 7-7 —First attempt over a distance, and is not lik£d. The Otaio Plate has drawn a very satisfactory field, and the distance will lend itself to a very spectacular race. A trio likely to take part in the flnish comprise isesculus, Elude, and Walton Park. 4.30 p.m.— STONYHURST HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile. Silvox 9-o—Has run two attractive races at meeting, and as they have apparently done him no harm, he will be in evidence again. Sweet Agnes 8-9—Had an easy task I | in the Oaks, and will show up in this much stronger opposition. Guarantee 8-9—Becoming an unreliI able proposition to follow. Gaysome 8-5—A game filly, and will ! be one of the favourites. Prostration 8-I—Has not run a bad race this season, and is deserving of confident support. Haere Tonu 7-11—Making his first appearance, and on Trentham form must be given a chance. Falkland 7-9—Has hardly raced up to the form he showed at Wingatui. Sky Rover 7-O—A most promising galloper, but will require more time. Bright Shade 7-o—Will be prominent for the major portion of the journey. Six of the nine starters in the Stonyhurst Handicap have been returned winners in the last few weeks, and investors will find it difficult to select a favourite, but adhering strictly to form, the final decision may favour the prospects of Silvox, Prostration, and Sweet Agnes. 5.15 p.m.— MEMBERS' HANDICAP. Of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs. Croupier 9-7—Has shown what a good horse he is by his two easy wins at the meeting. He is at his best again, and the extra poundage will not stop him. Cricket Bat 9-o—Will have to improve considerably on Wednesday's form to have a chance, but the track to-day will be much more to his order. Silver Streak 8-I—Has to be given a great chance. Great Star 7-13—Is far below his right form.

Hurlingham 7-B—Has disappointed to date, and is not likely to bare improved sufficiently to win htt Lordly Knight 7-7—Not fancied True Shaft 7-2 —Was made farairiii in Criterion Handicap, but did no good on the soft track. His chance looks better to-day. 1 Fracas 7-2 —Her first race. Can "gallop brilliantly, and should shaj* well on her home track. Cranford 7-2—A little too far for him Passion Frnit 7-o—Ran a good race in the Stewards', when in need of it and on North Island ioim, shoult be well supported. .-y -> Kerbside 7-o—Will carry some .v&oe money if reserved. Spoon 7-o—Seems to have lost mos of her former ability. Manetho 7-o—Will have to be kept is view if not started earlier in tif day. The Quorn 7-0 —Not on his two pr? vious races. The concluding event of the week's racing is as difficult for patrons s. l any of its predecessors, and it is sale to suggest that even the outsider d the field will have a large following Croupier has every credential to b< made favourite, and there will also extensive support for True Shaft and Fracas.