RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21084, 8 February 1934, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES

February o, 10 —Poverty Bay T.C. February .3, 10 —Dunedin J.C. February 8, 10—Taranaki J.C. February 9, 10—Marlborough R.C. February 10, 12 —Rotorua R.C. February 15 —Tolaga Bay J.C. February 15, 17 —Dargaville R.C. February 15. 17—Wanganui J.C. February 17—Clifden R.C. February 17 —Canterbury J.C. February 21, 22—Woodville D.J.C. February 21, 22—Gore R.C. •February 22—Waiapu R.C. February 24, 26—Te Aroha J.C. February 28—Rangitikei R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES February 17, 21—Auckland T.C. February 2-I—New Brighton T.C. March, 2, 3—lnvercargill T.C. March 3—Wellington T.C. March 10 —Timaru T.C. March 14—Kaikoura T.C. March 14—Wyndham T.C. March 14 —Manawatu T.C. March 17—Cheviot T.C. March 17, 24—Wanganui T.C. March 23 —South Otago T.C. March 31 and April 2 —Hawera T.C. March 31 and April 4—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 7—Taranaki T.C. April 14—Thames T.C. April 14—Ashburton T.C. April 21—Te Aroha T.C. April 26—Marlborough T.C. April 28—Auckland T.C. f ! TUJRF GOSSIP Well Connected. Lochlaggan, the first, production of Olentruin, has won six races of a total value of £477, so that another wia will place her out of hack category. Lochlaggan has contested 21 races, and has been out of a place only on four occasions, her record including five seconds and six thirds. To date she has won £586. Lochlaggan is likely to be in keen request for hev engagement at Wingatui to-day. Rasouli. The Invercargill trainer-horseman, E. Mackie, has been retained to ride Rasouli in the hurdle races at the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting. Bred in Australia, Rasouli is by Bernard from Gipsy's Warning, and gives promise of developing into a useful jumper. He is trained by E. J. Ellis at Washdyke. Riders Injured. The .jockey R. C. Miles received concussion of the brain and abrasions when Ruby Meteor fell on the flat with him in the Tirau Hack Hurdles at Matamata on Saturday. After receiving medical attention, Miles was removed to hospital for observation. 'Another jockey, S. J. Cammick, sustained a leg injury when Gay Rose reared over with him when being ridden in the birdcage prior to the horses going out for the Railway Hack Handicap at Matamata. Cammick was unable to take the moufit on Gay Rose in the race and L. Clifford was substituted. An Egmont Winner. Artful Dodger, who won the Trial Hack at Hawera on Saturday, is raced on lease by Mr D. Upton, and is a five-year-old gelding by Danilof from Oak Lass, by Hallowmas —Oka, the dam of Opa and First Acre. They were not a good lot he beat on Saturday, but his racing experience is not extensive and he should improve. Taranaki Cup. Desert Star, Vertigern, and Royal Artist are fresh horses engaged in the Taranaki Cud to-day, the remainder of the field having been seen at Hawera. Vertigern and Desert Star both ran well at Wellington, and it will be interesting to sec if the fresh blood is equal to the form displayed at Hawera last week. Vertigern won this event in 1931. A Good Record. The Smuggler will be ridden in the Dunedin Cup to-day by the Riverton horseman, G. Barclay. A number ox the best races run by The Smuggler have been contested in the hands of. Barclay who won the Riverton Gold Cup on him, rode him .into second place behind Silver Scorn Dunedin Cup of last season and third money with him J; 1 ?® . Zealand Cup won by Palantua in i record time. Riders at Wingatui. Some of the riding engagements at .Wingatui to-day are as * oll °w s - E' O'Connor, Silver Ring; A. Russell Red Sun, Silver Sight, St. Joan Strong ; Light, Gold Paper Guarantee, Cud Bearer: A. Eastwood, Vintage. Gaysome, High Rank, Wild Sky, Heather Glow; M. Kirwan, Trumpet Blast, 'Doiran; G. Humphries. Great Star, LGrand Review, Water Polo; G. Barr, '■Don Jose; J. Walker, Rational II.;I.E. .Mackie, Rasouli; H. Turner, Fleeting Glance; J. Veevers, Bell Hill, L.-J. Ellis, Croupier, Importance, Marcus Cicero, King March, Davolo; A. Messervy. Some Shamble, < Silver Brier, Double Shot. . Other riders are:—W. Jones. Air Pocket, Top Coat, Master Anomaly, Red Racer, Tippling, Star Raider, and Quite Soon; J. Dooley, Tizzie, Last Link, Chhota, Mobile. June the Third, Grand Finale; C. Eastwood. Southdown; P. Powell, Ventrac; * ' ' Encouraging Stayers. The increasing of the distance of the Autumn Plate Handicap, to be decided at the Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting, from one mile to a mile and a half, as stated yesterday, is : an indication of the programme com- ; mittee's efforts to encourage more' distance racing amongst the hack class. •Recent: hack events of a mile and a quarter in various parts of the country have proved profitable to the clubs as well as popular with owners and patrons, and the Riccarton event is sure to meet with increased response. Progressive Policy. The decision of the Canterbury Jockey Club to increase the stakes in all handicap events at the forthcoming autumn meeting provides another step in the policy being followed by the club, gradually to raise its prize money from the low level, reached during the trying time's through which racing has passed. The increase for the Easter fixture totals £485 for 14 races, the individual amounts varying from £lO to £IOO. The latter figure is attached to both the Great Easter and Greati Autumn Handicaps, and as the stake for each of these races will now bo £6OO, the fields are likely to be correspondingly stronger and more representative than during the last few years. For Melbourne. Golden Wings, who will be racing at New Plymouth this week, is booked to leave shortly for Melbourne, where be will contest the valuable Newmarket Handicap and other big sprint events. To Ride at Sydney. _ A. E. Ellis will be present at the Marlborough meeting this week, and will do most of the riding for T. R. George's stable. During his visit to the Egmont meeting last week Ellis eccepted an engagement from Messrs Smith Bros, to go to Sydney to ride

ments, which will include the Sydney Cup. Ellis will leave Wellington on Friday of next week. He has not yet visited Australia, two previously arranged trips having to be cancelled owing to race injuries received at meetings immediately preceding his proposed dates of departure. Kain at Duncdin.

Light but steady rain fell in Duncdin throughout yesterday, and was still falling at a late hour last nignt. The going is now certain to be soft, and form is likely to be seriously upset. Proved cup performers under such conditions are Vcntrac and Chhota, while Mobile appears to be the best of those in the Publican's Handicap. Should the weather remain unfavourable Silver Ring is not likely to carry out his engagement. TROTTING NOTES Reminders. Nominations lor the New .Brighton Trotting Club's autumn meeting close at 12 noon to-day. Classic Entries. The fear expressed in some quarters that trotting is losing its popularity and that trotters and pacers are not being bred in the same numbers as some years back is not confirmed by the nominations received by the Ashburton Trotting Club for the Sapling Stakes to be run in June. 19Jj. No fewer than 151 yearlings have been nominated, a demonstration of appreciation of the bold enterprise of t.ie Ashburton Trotting Club in again raising the stake to 1000 sovs. Good prizes will always demand support, and the example set by the Ashburton Trotting Club is one that could well be adopted by other organisations whose sole idea of sound finance is reduction of prize money. Owners, in nominating so liberally, have also studied their own interests, for a promising youngster nominated for the classics has a greater selling value than one whose owner has not made him eligible to compete for the valuable stakes. The Ashburton Club has al-' ready received the useful contribution of £lsl towards the expenses of the race, and with ordinary luck should not lose anything over it. ! Popular Sires. Of the 15J nominations received by 1 the Ashburton Trotting Club for the 1935 New Zealand Sapling Stakes, Travis Axworthy is represented by no fewer than 21 yearlings, a tribute to the popularity of Mr P. Watson's stallion. Other sires well represented in the list include Jack Potts with 18 entries, Grattan Loyal 12, Wrack 10, and Silk Thread, Man o' War, Truman Direct, Ahuriri, and Acron with eight each. Horses that are still racing and are represented in the list include Great Parrish with two and Bingen Palm. Jewel Pointer, and Young Author with one each. American-bred. Arion Axworthy, an American-bred stallion by Arion Guy, lmin s!)jscc, from Belle Keller, by Ortolon Axworthy. imported from America by Mr J. R. McKenzie. is now in L. i. Berkett's stable at Nelson, and will be raced at the Auckland meeting next week. Arion Axworthy showed a Jot of speed in his training, but has vet to prove his worth as a racehorse. He inherits a double cross of Axworthy blood, for both his sire and dam are by sons of that stallion. To Axworthy, Belle Keller bred Chestnut Axworthy, who in America took a record of 2mm s : ;sec. This is truly experimental breeding and in generations to come may prove successful if the correct matings arc made. Well Related. Amongst the nominations for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes are 1 lie following:—Bay filly, by Great Bingen —Our Aggie (half-sister to Red Shadow); bay colt, by Great Bingen— Nyallo (full brother to Taxpayer): brown gelding, by Nelson McElwyn— Madam Templc'lon (half-brother to Kollo); bay colt, by Jack Potts—Princess Perfection (half-brother to Sir Guv); black gelding, by Silk Thread— Colene Pointer (half-brother to Kingcraft): chestnut gelding, by Rcy de Oro —Molly Pointer (full brother to Silver de Oro); bay colt, by Wrack—Estella Amos (full brother to Indianapolis); and bay filly, by Wrack —Trix Pointer (full sister to Wracklcr and Arethusa). Stakes Increased. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trot- , ting Club has issued the programme for its Easter meeting and as compared with the same meeting last year it offers an increase in prize money of £IOOO. The two invitation races put on for Walla Walla and the elect of New Zealand take up £6OO of the increase. for these races replace handicaps that last year were worth only £2OO. While races of the value of £2OO filled half last year's programme it is pleasing to note that only two races, the opening event on each day, carry this stake, no other race on the whole programme being worth less than £250. The principal handicap each day is worth £SOO, and is for horses assessed at 4min 2fisec or better for two miles, while the Flying Handicap on the first day for horses assessed at 2min 44scc and better, and the Final Handicap on the second day, 2min 43sec class, each carry a stake of £3OO, and will give the crack sprinters their opportunities. Invitation Races. Under the heading "general conditions" the following appears in the Drogramme issued for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meeting:—"ln the event of Walla Walla not being able to start at the meeting the committee reserve the right to substitute two other events in place of the invitation match races." It is to be hoped that nothing happens to prevent Walla Walla from being produced in first-class order in both races, and even if he is not able to start, that the club will not alter the class of race, but will merely issue invitations to one or two other owners to nominate their horses. The race in this case would still create great interest and would represent a true test between our recognised champions. Opponents for Walla Walla.

Although no official announcement has been made it is understood that Harold Logan, Red Shadow, Roi I'Or, and Indianapolis will be Walla Walla's opponents in both the invitation races over one mile and a mile and a half. As the committee will ask the owners of several other horses to stand by in case they arc needed to complete the field, it is just possible that the form shown in the mile race will have some bearing on the composition of the field for the mile and a half contest. If an emergency for the longer race is required the popular vote would be for Lindbergh, a horse that can be depended upon to pace it with the champions over the last few .furlongs. Too slow a beginner for a mile lacc, bergh would probably lose his chance at the start, but in, a truly run mile and a half there arc few that could pace it with him.

A Remarkable Performance. A remarkable performance was registered at the Harold Park (New South Wales) meeting on January 31 by Gipsy Pronto in the second division of the Unhoppled Pacers' Handicap. Starting from 216 yards behind in a 3min 37sec class, Gipsy Pronto was beaten by inches after registering a fraction worse than 3min 16sec for a mile and a half. When it is remembered that Harold Park is a half-mile cinder track it will be realised that this is one of the greatest performances registered in Australia or New Zealand, and places Gipsy Pronto on the same level as Walla Walla and New; Zealand's best.

DUNEDIN J.C.

CUP MEETING TO-DAY FIELDS REVIEWED The Dunediri Jockey Club's autumn meeting will b<? opened at Wingatui to-day. The card is one of the most attractive presented by the club for many years past, and the contest for the Duncdin Cup, the field for which includes horses from both. Islands, promises to be) of outstanding interest. The win and place system of SP® O " 1 ®' tion will again be in use. The pio gramme is as follows:

12.45 p.m.— WARRINGTON HURDLE HANDICAP, « 150 sovs. One mile and tlircc-quarteis. st. lb. 6t ' lb ' Sir ttSJ «s ass D, "s» ss™ "i! The Rector .. 3 3 bu . mvs Tl' Wdlincr The revival made in the huidnng division in recent months is indicate bv the good class field engaged m the Warrington Hurdle Handicap. Twelve months ago, a hiaii-weighteventwas decided upon owing iO the scarcity then prevailing of hurdle horses, but in the interim the ranks have been reiuvenated, and now there is. a veiy pleasing representation of the jumping brigade in all parts of the South Island, a fact that promises well tor winter racing. In the event under notice, recent winning form is strongly in evidence, and in fact there aic two candidates only that have not yet shown some form. There should be <x close contest for favouritism between the first six on the card, and the final selection may rest with Fleeting Glance, Rational 11., and The Rector. 1.23 p.m.— TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. .Rowlands .. 8 4 Air Pocket .. Hi Conca d'Oro S 4 St. Joan .. 8 1 Docko •• » 4 Silver Bnor K ,'laooiiiii .. « 2 Suntieni .. hi rnlntin'ite ..8 2 Turlune .. • Ked 1 lance .. 8 2 Dimpv .. 3 Wild Sky -. 8 2 I'ompai .. • Osculate .. 8 2 Ti;.-.y •• 1 u The Trial Stakes for horses that' have not .vet won a race to the value of GO sovs'has drawn a very useful lot or maidens, many of whom have shewn promising form, either in races or on the track. These include Conca d'Oro. Jacobin. Red Dance. St. Joan. Silver Brier. Air Pocket, Dodge, and Wild Skv. The last-named displayed a turn of speed in leading into the straight in a mile race at Trcntham, good form when the difference in the company is considered. It is only reasonable," therefore, that he may be the elect of investors, while there will also bo solid support for Silver Brier and Jacobin. 2.1 p.m.— UiaaVICK HANDICAP, oi JJII .">>». Scvrn iurlony.-. Worship 3 11 I-Kin;; Amy 7 1-1 BroVn Kulo 8 10 Water I'olo .. 7 12 Jan's March 8 10 Slron- J Repudiation ..8 7 Scon .. jAmrliU •• 8 * Silk l'' 1 !";'" •• 1 Doir.iu ..fin DoiiU" Slkil. > .13 Heather fllow 8 2 Tlinrnlon - .Norman ~ u Conquest R « 0"= lllir « 1 ' ' Reminder .. 0 I'rulit Shock .. 8 n n..'l l.n«" ' 8 I'nik Paper 8 0 H »?(:■«;« •• ' ' I-lack class is strongly represented in the Berwick Handicap, and the issue undoubtedly appears very open. All ot the acceptors arc winners at some stages of their careers, and investors will probably show most: reliance on the best recent form. Tinder . this category, Repudiation, Heather Glow, Norman Conquest, Shock. Pink Papei, Double Shot, and Quite Soon are entitled to most thought, while Worship, lan's March. Doiran. Flying Amy, Thornton, and June the Third have to be kept under review. Speculation will be widely distributed, and the best supported may be Heather Glow, Repudiation, and Doiran. 2.39 p.m.— PUBLICANS' II AXUIt.'A I', "t -■><> *•»**• Six furlongSilver Croupier ' ■ • 3 S M.uL r silver Streak 8 1 :i A noma.y ' ' Crea. SUr « 2 Cap-r 7 0 Mobile .. T 7 1.0. 7 o Kerhsi'le 7 1 Some of the best, sprinting talent in the Dominion is carded for the longestablished Publican::" Handicap, and one of the closest tussles in the history of the race is likely to be chronicled. Silver Ring and Silver Streak stood out amongst the class at Trcntham, while Mobile ran prominently. Croupier was not: himself at EUerslie, and his form there over the holidays was •not right. Great Star is nicely placed and if he touches anything like his spring form—and there '»'< every reason to expect him io do so—ho will keep this field busy with 8-2 on his back. Of the remainder, Gaysomo nas done everything in her races in the last few months and on tne track during her final preparation for this trip to make her a most dangerous candidate under her light impost. Master Anomaly and Lochlaggan both displayed winning form recently, and they will carry strong southern support. This will be an outstanding race for an open sprint at Wingatui, and the final tussle is likely 1o be confined to Silver Ring, Silver Streak, and Gaysome. 3.17 p.m.— DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of O.Vi mivs. Ono mile and a half. The Smuggler 8 6 Toreador .. 7 8 Vcntrac 8 '£ Chhota . . " • King March 7 J2 Southdown I ■! Salmo Salar .7 It Some Shamble 7 i Viiita"? • ■ 7 10 Rc<l Ka,:fir 7 " Collar •• 7 It) Gold Brigand V U Kcd Sun . . 7 The club has been very fortunate in being able to present such an attractive card for the Dunedin Cup, the field including horses from the North Island and from all the South Island centres. Southland supplies the topweight in The Smuggler, who distinguished himself by his third placing in the last New Zealand Cup. He is reported to have done well of late, and with his proved staying ability he must be seriously considered. Ventrac impressed by his comfortable victory over a mile and a quarter at Tren--1 ham, finishing on, but he will be confronted with a more searching task here. King March has every credential t.o be one of the best supported. He has filled a place in his last three starts, including his second berth to Grand Jury in last month's Wellington Cup. He proved himself to bo a great galloper in Australia, but was very unreliable. A change of training has evidently worked wonders with him, and he has not ru.i a bad race for his new stable. Salmo Salar is useful, but hardly up to this class, and the same judgment would appear to apply to Cough, Red Sun, Toreador, Southdown, Red Racer, and Bold Brigand. Vintage is a distinct possibility under his 7-10. Ho is built io carry weight, so this impost should not trouble him. and lie is bred to stay the journey. In addition, he has won 10 furlong races in very easy fashion, and his decisive success over that distance at Oatnaru with nearly 10 stone on his back has to be remembered. He is a hard puller, and an inclination to fight with his rider over the early stages may a fleet him at the right end, but nevertheless he is capable of taking part in the finish under any conditions. Chhota is one of the southern favourites. She won the Invercargill Cup, a reasonably severe test for a Dunedin Cup contest, and also won at the recent Wairio fixture. She has got through a very solid preparation in the same stable as Palantua, and it would not be surprising to find her disputing the honour of first choice. Some Shamble is an improving hack, and although it is asking him a big question in this company, he will not disgrace himself, as he has marked itaying ability. Patrons can look for-

ward to one of the most interesting distance races staged at Wingatui for many years, and the final summing up of investors may be in favour of King March, The Smuggler, and Vintage.

3.55 p.m.— CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 200 sova. Six

furlongs. Dismiss .. 813 Top Coat .. 810 Custodian .. 810 Trumpet Blast 810 Marcus Cicero 810 Wonderful .. 810 t Queen of Kong 810 Cup Bearer .. 8 T L Some proved two-year-olds figure in the Champagne Stakes, including Dis- ' miss, Marcus Cicero, Queen of Song, ' Wonderful, and Cup Bearer, while ' Custodian, lop Coat, and Trumpet Blast have shown encouraging form either in races or on the tracks. Dis- ' miss won so convincingly at Tren- ' iham last month that he is entitled to be favourite, and Marcus Cicero and ' Wonderful will also be in keen demand. 4.33 p.m.— STKWAIID.y HANmCAr, of 150 sovs. One mile. Fair "Weather 9 O Kemal Pasha 8 fi Black Duki 8 it Guarantee 8 ;> Kin Tin Tin 8 8 Davolo . . 8 4 Meadow- T.ark 8 7 Tippling .. 713 Grand Filiate 8 7 All the acceptors for the Stewards* Handicap are likely to parade, and a close contest should be provided. The three on the top of the list were all winners in the last few weeks, while of the remainder Kemal Pasha and Davolo also had successes. Davolo especially lias had a good record in the last six weeks, his four victories including his outstanding win in the Douro Cup at Trcntham, in which he; beat' the best of the Dominion hacks. I He will probably be favourite, while I investors will also favour the prospects of Rin Tin Tin and Fair Weather. 5.11 p.ni rnKSii>EX'r\s iiammcaf, of ir.o sovs. One mile and a quarter. si. )li. si. lb. Signaller •• 8 12 Silver Sight 8 0 Amy Johnson S .10 Palmary .. 7 13 Importance 8 8 Star Raider 7 II Cleaner .. 8 8 Grand Review 7 .10 l.aM Link .. N 7 Ked Sunset 710 Yrnile .. 8 0 Darin;; Deed 7 .10 j ti :T h Rank S In keeping with the whole programme, ilie day's concluding .event, Ihe President's Handicap, presents an intricate problem, as a study of the sc:!]'..' of weights will reveal a very even tick! of middle distance hacks. Recent good form is represented by Signaller. Venite. High Rank, Silver Sight, Slar Raider, and Grand Review, and of Ihe.se the best may prove lo be High Rank, Signaller, and Grand Review. WINGATUI GALLOPS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN, February 7. Yesterday's rain did not seriously nfleet the tracks at Wingatui. The centre and the outside of the course proper were open for fast work this morning. j R'.d Sun and King March ran seven i furlongs in imin 3Gsee. The latter gave Red Sun about three lengths at, the stai.l, but finishccl on terms at the pott. Southdown was let ofT with a circuit at three-quarter pace. On the inside of the track, Heather Glow covered six furlongs attractively in Imin 20 4-ssce. High Rank was finishing on much belter than Wild Sky at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 37 3-ssec, the last four taking 51 3-ssee. Croupier and Silver Ring were companions over five furlongs. Running the first in 12 :i-f)sec, and two in 25sec, they completed the task in Imin 6sec, with Silver Ring slightly in front. Cup Bearer ran two furlongs next to the rails in 24 4-sscc. Davolo finished in front of Water Polo at the end of five furlongs in Imin {J i-ssec. Cleaner took 57fcc to run half a mile, iJc 11 Ilill took 28 3-jscc for two furlongs. Marcus Cicero and Trumpet Blast ran five fiu'longs next to the rails in Imin osec, the latter finishing the better. „ . Strong Light, beat Silver Brier in a run over lour furlongs along the back in . r >2;:ee. Air Pocket ran four furlongs very wide out in . r >7sec. June the Third, after beginning slowJv. took r>!isoc for the same journey. " Inn's March was much too good for Wonderful over half a mile in 54 4-ssec. Last Link, racing under a strong pull all Hie way, covered five furlongs in Imin Usee. Rasouli. who was well bandaged behind, began slowly over a circuit, and sprinted home over the last three furlongs in 42 3-ssec. Grand Finale also began slowly in a gallop over five furlongs in Imin 12sce. Gold Paper ran six furlongs in Imin 20 3-ssec, the last four being done in sf> 2-ssec. Master Anomaly cantered to the three furlong peg, and then sprinted home in 39 3-sscc. Sungcm First Home. Hostage had a three lengths' start from Sungem at the beginning of a five furlongs sprint, but the latter was first home in Imin 7 l-sscc. Kemal Pasha ran six furlongs in Imin 20 3-I>scc. I Fair Weather finished just in front of ( Salmo Salar at the end of seven fur- . longs in Imin 35 4-sscc. Ventrac ran seven furlongs in Imin 1 33 4-sscc. ] Norman Conquest easily accounted J for Queen of Song over half a mile in ] 53 2-sscc. 1 Dodge was tiring at the end of half < a mile, run in 56 3-sscc. I Tizzy ran half a mile on the inside of the grass track in 62 l-ssec. 1 Dismiss finished strongly over three < furlongs next to the rails in 37sec. Daring Deed ran a mile in Imin 54 3-ssec.

Vintage went half a mile in 53 4-ssec. Amy Johnson finished very strongly over seven furlonßs in Imin 34sec. Mobile took 53 2-sscc to run half a mile.

Doiran beat Rational 11. over five furlongs in Imin 8 3-ssec. Tippling just headed Palmary at the end of three furlongs in 40sce. Half Note ran five furlongs in Imin 9 4-ssec.

McNab ran right away from Bowlands and Importance at the end of five furlongs, run in Imin 9 2-ssec. Flying Amy easily beat Profit and Loss and Ges.sler over six furlongs in Imin 21 2-ssee. Sunward fH. Anderton) and Ramescs (Cooper) jumped three hurdles, each giving a good display of fast hurdling. Polling Day sprinted home three furlongs in 41 3-ssec. Top Coat beat the Paladin—Artistic gelding over four furlongs next to the rails in 50 2-ssec.

Some Shamble and Silver Sight ran five furlongs in Imin 8 2-ssec, finishing on terms.

Chhola, carrying 10-0, sprinted three furlongs in 39 3-sscc.

TARANAKI J.C.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME c The Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting will open at N6w Plymouth to-day. The programme is as follows: j 12.30 p.m.— . WAITARA HURDLES, of 100 sovs. Onf mile and a half and 100 yards. L St. lb. st. lb. I Blacksmith 10 8 Chang ..95 Royal Acre 0 13 Constant Sun 9 "> 1 Riotous . . 912 Eldora . . 0 t) - Invictus . . 9 9 Beau Star 9 0 - Esteem ..97 1 1.15 p.m.— ■ NGAMUTU JUVENILE HANDICAP. o 100 sovs. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. Hi. No Doubt 9 0 Waiwhelu 7 8 Stadium .. 8 10 Clcmbroney 7 8 All Spirit .. 8 9 Red Fox ..78 Colenso ... 7 11 Aussie Ka . . 7 6 Rollovant 7 9 Lady Kyra 7 5 Miss Louvain 7 9 2.0 p.m.— . FLYING HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Sii furlongs. 1 St. lb. si. lb. ■' Souchong 9 i Pomp . . 7 I t L British The Tiger . . 7 4 Columbia 8 8 Navaho .. 7K | Rercatu .. 8 3 Limex . . 7 0 I Star Artist T 13 Arvada ..7 0 ' 2.45 p.m.— > TARANAKI CUP HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. , One mile and a quarter. st. lb. si. lb. Peter ..'ackson 9 I Desert Star 7 fi Fiji . . 8 fi Vortigern . . 7 6 Aga Khan . . 8 5 Royal Artist 7 5 All Humbug 8 0 Alloy . . 7 'J Carfex 7 10 Senegal ..7 0 3.30 p.m.— OKATO HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. it. lb. st. lb. Davistock 8 9 Silk Sox . . 8 2 St. Clara .. 8 9 Headmistress 8 1 Red Rufus 8 5 Red Flush 7 8 Bonnio Vale 8 4. Kust . . 7 8 Taitoru . . 8 3 Lallah Qucx 7 S 4.15 p.m. — MIMI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, ot 100 bovs. Seven furlongs. Ft.lb. st. lb. Alloy . . 9 0 Tim Ti;c- .. 8 ft Koval Kins Win 8 ? Routine 8 J.l Corral ..80 prince I-a Crown . . 8 0 Colossus 8 9 Arvada . . 8 0 5.0 p.m. — TIIfARU HACK HANDICAP, nf 100 sovs. Six furlong.". st. lb. si. lb. Phcon . . 8 l". Hatuma . . 7 0 La drown 8 10 Lebanon .. 7 0 Diagano .. 8 9 Saudlark . . 7 0 Merrv Way 7 VI Adept .. 7 0 Illuminate 7 11 Kaola „., 7 0 Rauparahnra 7 11 Bindul* .. 7 0 Grand Score 7 10 AUSTRALIAN RACING HOBART CUP SONG OF SOLOMON WINS (uitiTgri rnr.ss association*- py bi.bctb.ic TELEGRAPH--COrYJUOHT.) (Received February 7, 11.40 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 7. The following was t h » result of the HOBART CUP. SONG OF SOLOMON 0-12 .. Monro 3 ITaramal- 7-; i• . • • • • Watts 2 White Flag 8-7 .. .. Hemlt 3 Nine started. ARMIDALE CUP (Received February 7, 11.40 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 7. The following is the Tcsult of the AEMDALB CUP. riORCELI.O 80 2 .. .. Davidson I Paddy Meki 6-7 Heath 2 Kingpin 8-7 . . Loighton '.', .Sixteen started, including Counterpart. Won by half a head. Time, linin niTsser. WAIKAUE LAME I (Received February 7, 11.40 p.m.) ! SYDNEY, February 7. I The New Zealand colt Waikare has t been turned out to spell owing to slight lameness. Forestry has been scratched from the Sydney Cup, and j Gaine Carrington scratched from the Newmarket Handicap. RUGBY PROPOSAL TO FORM CLUB IN NEW BRIGHTON Local Rugby Union e/rthusiasts have been considering forming a football club and affiliating with the Canterbury Rugby Union. Arrangements have now been made for calling a public meeting in the Memorial Hall, North Beach, next week, to discuss the proposal. Good support has been promised and there seems every prospect of putting a strong team in the field this season. Application will be made to the New Brighton Borough Council for a ground on the sports ground. I