RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21315, 7 November 1934, Page 15

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

Gracing fixtures

•mvember 7, 10—Canterbury J.C. TJovember 8, 10-Whangarei R.C. November 10-Hawke's Bay J.C. Kmber 17-Carterton R.C. Cember 17 19-Waikato R.C. Member 24—Levin R.C. Mnverober 24, 26—Takapuna J.C. November 30, December I—Feilding November 30, December I—Winton j c, nocember I—Ashburton County R.C. December C, B—Dargaville B.C.' K Member 8, 10-Woodville D.J.C. > Member 15—Wellington R.C. ' December 15—Waipa R.C. December 15—Hororata R.C. December 26—\Vaipul:urau J.C. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. December 26, 27—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 27, 29—Manawatu R.C. December 26, 29—Wcstland R.C. December 26, 20, January 1, 2—Auckland B.C.

trotting fixtures

November S. o—New Zealand Metropolitan T.C. November 22, 24—Forbury Park T.C. November 24, 26—Nelson T.C. November 30 and December 2—Nelson XC. December I—Northland T.C. December B—New Brighton T.C. December B—Te8 —Te Aroha T.C.

TURF GOSSIP

Returned Homo MrT. H. Lowry's two-year-old, Ilaut Monde, who was expected to race well an the Welcome Stakes, but had to be .withdrawn owing to previously striking himself, will not be seen out at the meeting. He made a satisfactory recovery, but it was not deemed advisable to take any risks with him, and hj« and his mate Kotcu, by Night Raid from Courtesy, have returned to Hawke's Bay. First Start Secure, engaged in the juvenile event at Riccarton to-day, is a bay colt by British Empire from Belcaire, an Aus-.traJlan-bred mare raced with success >hy F. D. Jones. Severe, who- is not unlike Custodian in appearance, will lack experience. Another Steeton Win Clangor, a hurdle-racer, was allowed k to set up a lead of nearly 20 lengths 'in the Kensington Handicap at Sydney on October 27, his chance having been regarded as forlorn. The subsequent effort to overtake Clangor was unavailable, and he scored by four lengths. Every jockey, with the exception cf S. Murphy, who piloted the winner, revealed an amazing lack of judgment. Spectators considered that the stewards should have severely censured them. When Clangor went to Sydney from New Zealand he developed wayward habits, but since being put to hurdling' he is a changed horse. He is by Sir Simper's sire, Grand Knight, and is owned by Mrs R. Price, whose husband, a well-known Randwick fielder, presented the horse to her as a birthday gift. Mrs Price is one of Sydney's best known workers lor charity. A Remarkable Record By winning the Melbourne Cup yesterday, Peter Pan has equalled Archer'.; long-standing record of winning the race twice. Archer accomplished hi* feat two years in succession, and this has stood the test of 72 years. When Archer won the stake lor each race was worth £2OO c.nly, and the figure Cid not rise to £IOOO. until more than 20 years later. The last Australian mail mentioned that a dispute had taken place regarding D. Munro, who had been claimed for both Peter Pan and Rogilla. F. McGrath. trainer of Peter Pan, considered he had a claim on Munro, but as Rogilla's trainer, L. Hoigh. also said ho had a prior claim, it was proposed to ask the Racing Club's stewards to decide the maLter. Evidently the verdict was in favour of Peter Pan. J. Mixiro was originally engaged to ride Peter Pan in Melbourne, but left a few days ago for India, and will probably hear the news of the race on the high seas. Champion Returning Winooka had his first trial since returning irem America at Rand wick a lew days ago. He was sent riv.j l'urlongs. In the e;uJy stages the Windbag horse strode out in his best It was not intended that ho : - hJu;d work fast, but Winooka showed sue!) eagerness in the lirst furlong thi.i his rjuer had to use strong arm tactic:; to slow him down. For the full journey Winooka occupied Jmin !' c.v. So rapidly has Winooka acivdn-jcci that ho inay.be ready to show something i.i keepjng with his best deeds at X'tanawick during the Christmas and New iear meetings. Dominion Placinjs Zealand-bred horses have taken P ar ts in the contests for we Melbourne Cup, but none of the representatives in yesterday's race fcii J 1 place * Dating from 1882 New follow" 1 k° rscs have been placed as

«Os—Trenton 7-13, third; K.?3enim" J eldt 7 ' 5 > fourth. lfcW on °- 5 ' iecond ' tßon £ ar bme 10-0, second. iflor~£ arbinc I 0 " 5- v/on. ianc £ ar n:ir;e 7-7. second. ]RqR~o, OVa S ~ l0 ' IQn7~A 100 , dKhot 8 " 12 . second. 190RZn P i Ologue 7 " a won - Delaware G-9, second. 19iftlS arlita 8 " 5 - Ihirdinno san °f 6-12, won. looSS 1 ,? .Cypher 6-12, second. lQ?t~£ llhcwinkie 8 " 13 . third. ]q,s~Naos 7-0, second. Nightmarch 9-2, won; Paqulto «-5, second; Phar • Lap 7-6, - 0 third. m3O Phar Lap 9-12, won; Second l<»i )7 ln d 8-12, second. l<Mo Concentrate 8-10, third. , Carrington 9-4, third (dead-heat).

trotting notes

Reminder

Acceptances for the second day of e New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's spring meeting will close to-day at 12 noon. Willow Wave

Willow Wave has been in O. E. I ooper's stable for some time, and opened his winning account yesterday in the Riccarton Handicap at Addington. He beat Real Burton by the narrowest of margins, but had the mare not met y/ith interference it is probable that she would have been returned the winner. In the interference that took place her sulky was badly damaged, and it is a wonder it stood the strain in the later stages of the race. Although a winner and Miowing plenty of speed in patches, WUow Wave appeared ready to throw up the sponge at any time. Hooper nad a very anxious drive over the last furlong. - A Great Trotter

Worthy Queen put up a great performance m running fourth in the bpnng Handicap, for she was set to do 3min 21sec from 132 yards behind, .the winner, Sea Gift, improved 8 4-5 see on her handicap time, and thus set the Worthy Bingen mare a very hard task. Worthy Queen, who has suffered from a splint for some time past, was lame on returning to the birdcage. Faulty Gear

It is not always easy for drivers to detect faulty gear, and in the Spring Handicap yesterday E. A. Mitchell, driver of Teviot Downs, had an unenviable experience when one of the reins broke with half a mile to go. The leather did not snap, but all the stitching carried away, and Mitchell was compelled to drive the horse with one rein. Teviot Downs broke into a gallop, but he evidently knew his way round the course, for he! kept to his right track and did not interfere with any other horse in the race. He slackened speed with the others when the race was over.

Nell Volo One of the best trotters seen at Addington for some time is Nell Volo, one of F. J. Smith's Auckland team. Like some other good trotters, she is a very slow beginner, but she has a fine style of trotting, is speedy, and stays well. Two furlongs from home in the Midclicton Handicap Nell Volo appeared to have the race at her mercy, but she went to a break through getting too close to another horse's sulky. She lost a lot of ground, but once she settled to trot again she came with a rare burst of speed to gain- third money behind Explosion and Lough Guy. Nell Volo is a brilliant trotter and should win a race before returning to the North Island.

No Action Taken After the Riccarton Handicap at Addington yesterday the judicial committee met to enquire into the interference to Real Burton, driven by M. J. McTeigue, in the Riccarton Handicap, and it was decided that, owing to the conflicting nature of the evidence, no action be taken. The committee was satisfied that interference did take place.

On the Improve Princess Thca. wftose efiorts have boon mainly confined to mile saddle races, recently joined M. Holmes's stable at Russley road, and has already made some improvement. Usually "a bad starter, she was driven bv D. C. Walts, and went away smarlfv in the Riccarton Handicap. She was well up with the field long enough to suggest that she might yet win a race over a distance.

Second Day's Racing The New Zealand Metropolitan Club's meeting will be advanced a further stage at Addington to-morrow, when the special attractions will be the New Zealand Derby and the Free-for-All over two miles. In the latter race prizes will be offered for the leader at the end of half a mile and a mile and a quarter. The field wilt ii.elude a number of horses that raced in the New Zealand Cup, and a most exciting race is anticipated.

In Appreciation Ecioro commencing the committee business ot the New Zealand Trctlin;; Association iast evening a photograph ol the president 'Mr J. H. Williams.) was unveiled. Mr H. W. Kitchinghain the vice-president, on behalf ot the r,irmbu'S, expressed their apprcciatio.i of the courtesy and tact that Mr WHltenis always displayed in conducting i>o business of the board, and the member;; thanked him for his services end hoped he-would long be spared lo carry on as their president, a position he held since 19-o. THE CONTROL OF TROTTING | MEETING OF BOARD PROGRAMMES APPROVED A meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held last evening. Mr J. H. Williams presided, and there were also present: Messrs J. R. McKenzie, 3. W. Kelly, J. M. Samson, H. W. Kitchingham, J. B. Thomson, T. J. W. Buxton, and B. P. McCarthy. The chairman was appointed to confer with the president of the New Zealand Trotting Conference (Mr H. F. Nicoll) about suitable dates for a proposed conference of Australian and New Zealand trotting interests. June or July of 1935 were mentioned as being probably the most suitable months. The Auckland Trotting Club reported that its judicial committee had held an enquiry into the running of Glandore, driven by A. McGarry, in the Junction Handicap on October 22. and had fined McGarry £lO for careless driving. The action of the club was endorsed. Tne executive reported that it had passed the following programmes: Forbury Park Trotting Club, November 22 and 24; Ashburton County Racing Club, December 1 (two trots); Central Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association, December 5 (three trots); New Brighton Trotting Club, December 8; Hororata Racing Club, November 15 (two trots); Ashburton Trotting Club, December 26; Gore Trotting Club, December 26; Hurunui Turf Club, December 26 (two trots); St. Bathans District Racing Club, December 26 (three trots); Westport Trotting Club, December 26 and 27; Westland Racing Club, December 26 and 29 (two trots); Cattle Flat Hack Races, December 27 (two trots); Winton Trotting Club, December 29; Waikouaiti Racing Club, January 1 (two trots); Wyndham Racing Club, January 1 (two trots); Canterbury Park Trotting Club, January 1 and 2; Greymouth Jockey Club, January 1 and 2 (four trots); Oamaru Jockey Club, January 2 (two trots); Southland Racing Club, January 2 and 3 (four trots); Onewhero Athletic Club, January 13 (two trots); Wairio Jockey Club, January 19 (two trots). December 7 was appointed the date for the next meeting.

THE " SCOTSMEN'S GRANDSTAND "

OVER THE FENCE AT ADDINGTON UNOFFICIAL PATUONS OF TROTTING | A source of occasional amusement to spectators on the Acldington trott ting grounds is the "Scotsmen's grandstand" on the far side of the course. Above the fence between the course and the road a long line of heads appears during the running of each race, and further back a line of sheep trucks left standing by an indulgent Railway Department provides precarious standing-room for still others who lack either means or inclination to secure entrance to the course. Those on the course no doubt imagine that the "Scotsmen" must have a very dull and uncomfortable time in their exclusion from the privileges of financial spectators. But a visit behind the scenes would prove that the excluded form a community with an identity of its own, and that they have certain conveniences which they would not exchange for all the grandstands and totalisators in the world. Yesterday the "Scotsmen's grandstand" was full to overflowing, though it appears that its capacity is limited only by the number of bicycles which it is possible to place against the fence, and the number of motor-trucks and other trade vehicles which happen to be parked in the road behind. At a rough estimate, the unofficial attendance at Addington for the New Zealand Cup was very nearly 300. Balanced on the saddles and handle-bars of bicycles, with elbows discreetly disposed between the spikes of the barbed wire, the greater number of these keen sportsmen scanned t,he course at their ease or, when the making of a bet seemed to require consideration in a more comfortable position, dropped to the ground for a study of a rumpled newspaper. Besides the fortunate ones who commanded a direct view over the top of the fence, there were many who peered through holes in the corrugated iron, or stood on the tops of trucks, cars, and carts. All Facilities It is pleasantly sheltered and sunny behind the "Scotsmen's grandstand." There is no need to risk cramped limbs by remaining perched on a bicycle bar between races, and the possible ways of whiling the time away are many and various. There is no well-appointed tea-kiosk where patrons may sit at decorous ease while the band plays on the lawn; but there is a most efficient pie-and-tea cart, round which a convivial group may stand eating and drinking its sixpennyworth with equal enjoyment and considerably less restraint. There were even rumours j-esterday that an enterprising person had been selling beer in small quantities, but if it were so, the unlicensed trader made no great effort to advertise his business.

When a race is in progress, the "Scotsmen" make up in enthusiasm what they lack in numbers as compared with the official spectators opposite. There is a general scramble for good positions, and a running fire of comment all along the fence.

"What's Wanted, Gents?"

I Perhaps it is not clear just why ; such excitement is possible outside the area where betting is officially permitted. But an explanation will reveal another reason, and perhaps the most cogent, why the "Scotsman" prefers his own wav of enjoying a race meeting. For his grandstand is the happy hunting-ground of those sporting gentlemen, who for obvious reasons are not welcome on racecourses, but who none the less are most accommodating in the taking of bets, and allow their clients lo risk sums which no totalisator would accept. All along the fence can be heard subdued cries of "What's wanted, gents?" and there is no lack of response. Apart from these practitioners, there arc others who provide amusement in the form of certain games not favourably regarded by (he police; and these seem to do very well in competition with the main business of the day. So much for the "Scotsmen's grandstand." Not a mere scattering of the inevitable few who look continually for "something for nothing,'' [and not exactly what it appears from the inside of the course; but n. community which has gathered round it its own facilities as may best serve its own enjoyment. However questionable those facilities may bo, there is no doubt that the "Scotsmen" seem to be well satisfied. WHANGAREI R.C. ACCEPTANCES (mass ASSOCIATION TELEGKAM.) J!E'I, November f>. .The acceptances for the first day of the Whiinsiirpi lUcin; Club's meeting arc as follows: —■ 12.15 p.m.— SPUING. HANDICAP, of 60 soys. Six furlongs. st. lb. ,sl. lb. Aramis . . 8 0 Aubretia . . 7 0 Benighted 8 0 Crooning .. 7 3 Friar Express . . 7 0 Albertus 8 0 Kilon.soii . . 7 0 Gay Sol .. 8 0 Lady Diana 7 0 Impellant 8 0 Laudatory ~ 7 !) Lap Up .. 8 0 Memmon .. 7 9 Orfield . . 8 0 Royal Acranna .. 7 9 Win toil 7 9 1 p.ra— HIKURANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 80 soys. Ono mile, st. lb. sf. lb, Moiiamii . . 0 5 Hawthorn . . 7 4 Solomon .. 8 7 Solo Song 7 3 Bonny Gay 8 2 Miss Lu ..71 Princess Aubretia .. 7 0 Bedo 7 4 1.43 p.m.— HUANUI HACK HANDICAP, of So sovs. One mile and a half and 397 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Archecn ..10 Benighted 9 0 Noil ..10 3 Bine Bonnet !> 0 Diversion ..3 0 1 Auburn Rose 9 0 Silver Notaminf. . . 9 0 Divisiou 9 13 Tondaleyo 9 0' 2.30 p.m.— CUP HANDICAP, of J.'O sovs. One mile mid a quartei. st. lb. st, lb. ("Jar- Brone.v 8 Hi iMonanui .. 7 ,7 I.ord Val . . 8 7 Maori Boy 7 2 Desert Star 8 4 Alloy .. 7 2 Whnkapara 8 0 Ornamental 7 0 3.10 p.m.— COUNTY HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. st. lb. Tea Chat . . 10 10 Titanette . . 8 5 Ga.v Cockade 10 6 Paper Dart 7 12 Archeen ..10 3 Impellant .. 7 0 Hoihoma . . 9 9 Olivette .. 7 0 Royal Potoa 9 2 Bin© Bonnet 7 0 3.50 p.m.— KENSINGTON HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. •t.lb. st. lb, Solomon .. 0 0 Lord BeUkyrian 8 4 Willonys 7 5 Sir Willonyx 713 Hoihoma .. 7 5 Hawthorn .. 710 La Femme Princess M o ir 7 5 Bede 7 10 Lndy Diana 7 1 Crooning .. 7 9 J'rjar Solo Sons •• T 9 Albertus 7 0 ilenuaoa, > fl -

MELBOURNE CUP

PETER PAN'S SECOND VICTORY EASY WIN ON HEAVY TRACK SLOWEST TIME SINCE 1882 (UKIIED PJUSSS ASSOCIATION—BY iXECTEIC TELEGBAPH— COPWUQHT.) (Received November 6. 9.15 p.m.) MELBOURNE, October 6. In spite of heavy rain which set in before the first event, there was a attendance of 90,000, an increase of 5000 on last year, at the Melbourne Cup meeting. The Duke of Gloucester arrived before the second event and remained until after the Cup. He was unable to drive in the State carriage down the straight. He entered the stand unheralded. The weather today was the worst on Cup day since Glenloth won in 1892. The Duke took a very keen interest in the race and presented the cup to Peter Pan's owner. He said Peter Pan was a gallant horse and well deserved his second victory. He also congratulated the jockey on his splendid victory.

The Duke caught a fresh cold. Bumburnie, a winner in his last thzce starts at Adelaide, had his fourth successive win in the Cup hurdle race. The New Zealander, Our Comet, assisted with the pace-making, but knocked up.

Sculpin just beat the fast-finishing Call Bird in the Railway High-weight Handicap. It was impossible to distinguished the runners until they were at the furlong post.

There was an exciting finish in the Mimosa Stakes, Lady Primrose winning in the last stride. Bimilla spoilt her chance by running about. This is the winner's second success this season. She was bred in New Zealand and is owned by Mr W. R. Kcmball.

Woodlaee had a comfortable win in the Cup Steeplechase. Like the hurdle winner, he is owned and trained in Adelaide. He won the Flemington National in July. The rain abated and the weather was fine during the Cup race. Peter Pan had a remarkable victory in the Cup, and won running away three lengths clear of the second horse. He is the first horse to win two Melbourne cups since Archer, who won in 1861 and 1862. His trainer, Frank McGrath, won previously with Prince Foote. His rider, Derby Munro, was fortunate to secure the mount, because J. Pike had been engaged to ride Peter Pan until he was suspended, and then J. Munro was engaged for the task, but he had to leave for India recently. Sarcherie ran a game race and was well placed throughout, fighting it out stubbornly. La Trobe finished well and Broad Arrow and Gippsland mn fair races. Nightly beat himself fighting fcr his head in the early stage.; of the race. Sir Simper and Theo v,ere never dangerous. lolaus, IViiraniond and Spearllnsh were scratched lor the Cup. Munro summed up Peter Pan's win by saying he was the greatest horse he had ever ridden. Badger said Sir Simper cut up badly. Nellie's Tip finished strongly in the first division of the Yan Yean Stakes, iukakua was last early but finished last. Perfumery beat the fast-finishing Lpigram in the second division. The t'.finer, J. Sing, and the owner, A Morrow, had been successful earlier w.th Sculpin. Results:—• CUP HURDLE RACE, "r ;j()Q lov«. Two miie.s. tt'kVici.--!! I.r or MW g BCMWJIi. MK by Trillion—Wealthy Widow ... p-'l ■ )1 ■ ■ • ■ R. fciliiv I "• }■ flarko's In- g Drnconio by I)nrii 1 >r.V,'ou J'ly aged 10--1 _ K. Sunetmiin L' ■T. T. Gnfi.-inoy's eli g Our C t ,rn!.■ tby Day Comet—l.crlv Hill sen 1 r>. Wraight There were «: 1! f f1 arterr--. Won by funr lengths; lr-nsthu between "»'! I'iird. fln/vmnl «•»» fourth Costa Fibvi Time, 2min -il'Jsce. RAILWAY HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 7M) so v . Six furlon-a. •\. Morrow's .-ii SGI. : TJ J T\ by L'.,:il head—.Mill-none Syrs 8-1 S .1, O'Brien I I). J. (.'onnoli a l, r c Call fiir.l by Graculuji—.Miss Audrm affocj 1 0 0 W. Cool, -j ! T. Craig - * br % I'rp.s> Gang by Tho i Night l'n tro! Quillion U.vrs I K. Heather ;; Tui-iily-fivo MaMoi). I Won by a nei; t!iroe-r|unrtc-r.s oi' a length bc-Uvfcn second np(l third. Ohonars was fourth. Time, Irniii HJJsf . MIMOSA STAKES, Of 730 sovs. About four furlongs and a half. \V. R. Kemball's b f LADY PRIMROSE (5.7j.) bv Chief Rnlor —Slack Line !J-1 .. .. .. W. Cook 1 n. Leek and IT. Marshall's b f Theresa (i'amba by .Manfred—Runie.t 8-10 A. Reed 2 F. Austin's b f Himilla by Excitement— Concal 8-5 . . IJ. Badger 3 There were 13 starters. Won by bait' a length; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Fair Diana was fourth. Timo, 58950 c. MELBOURNE CUP, Of 10,000 sovs. Two miles. R. E. Bangar's ch c PETER PAN by Pantheon—Alwina syra 9-10 D. Munro 1 J. J. Leahy's ch m Snrcherie by Archery —Sarkara 4yrs 7-2 . . D. Lightfoot 2 G. L. Scott's bik g La Trobe by Simoon's Fort—Saucy Suo 4yrs 7-2 .. W. Cox 8 There were 22 starters. Gladswood and Panto were the early loaders, but a mile from home Flail and Rogilla took chargo from Nightly and Panto, with Peter Pan tenth, Limbohm eleventh, and Sir Simper near the back. Peter Pan, with a great run on the outside from the half-mile, took chargo in the straight entranco and won running away by three lengths. There was a neck between second and third, and then caine Broad Arrow, Gippsland. Hnll Mark, Sylvantlnla, Flail, and Panto, villi Nightly and Sir Simper last. Time, 3min 40isec, the slowest sinco 18R2. Sectional times were: —First siT furlongs, ]min 24sec; first mile. Imin succeeding four MUsec; last four, 53iisec. CUP'STEEPLECHASE, Qf 700 sovs. About two miles and a half and a furlong. H. Butler's b g WOODLACE by Backwood—Straitlace aged 11-10 A. Fullerton ] If. Farmer's b g Calfly by Calais—Bay Butterfly nged 10-13 . . R, Scanlon 2 W. K. S. Edgar's ch g Winging Home aged 9-10 .. E. Meredith 3 Won by four lengths; two lengths and a half between second and third. Wizally was fourth. Dromnslv, Mitten, and Scadalong fell. Time, 4min 17. , I Fec.

FORM REVIEWED The Canterbury Jockey Club's metropolitan meeting will be continued at Riccarton to-day. Fine weather is again protnised, and the track will be in even faster order than on the previous two days. Chief interest will centre in the contest for the New Zealand Oaks, a popular event that has given the name "Ladies' Day" to the programme, and also in the Canterbury Cup, the only weight-for-age event on the week's card. Again seven races will be decided, and a brief summary of the form of each candidate is as follows: ; 1.5 p.m.— PORT COOPER BRUSH HURDLES HANDICAP, I Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake, j One mile and three-quarters. ) Free Air 11-6—ls now well up in the: weights, but on the way she won on Saturday, she should again have the field in trouble. Hounslow 10-11—Not fancied on the track in its present state. Lycidas 10-10—Was expected to do better on the first day, and form was surprising. Evidently the ground did not suit him. Red Sun 9-B—Must have a good chance if he races up to Saturday's effort. Monastic 9-3—Will improve with every race, and should again take part in the finish. Revision 9-3—Not a sound hurdling proposition. Coll 9-o—ls improving, out is just not good enough to win a race. Vitaphone 9-o—First appearance at the meeting, but not likely to be in much demand. Indications point to the placed horses last Saturday again fighting out the finish, and the best supported may be Free Air, Monastic, and Red Sun, 1.55 p.m. SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Silver Sail 8-10—Is certain to be favourite. Kinnoull 7-13—Ran well in the Welcome Stakes after a trying career before the race. Is a speedy youngster, and stays on well. Penelope 7-9 —Will probably be feeling the effects of her two hard races to date, but will still be handy. Gay Circle 7-B—-Poor chance. Secure 7-B—Having first race, but not ready yet. Rompalong 7-3—Will do well later in season. Bun Fight 7-3—ls a likely improver after her race in the Welcome Stakes, in which she finished fifth. Iline Ra 7-o—Has not raced up to expectations at the meeting. Two-year-old form at this time of the year is always payable to follow, and under this heading Silver Sail, Kinnoull, and Penelope will be in most demand. 2.35 p.m.— CANTERBURY CUP, Of 400 sovs; second horse 80 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. Weight-for-age. One mile and a half. Aesculus 9-4—Will be up against superior company. Hazoor 9-4—Ran a fair race in the New Zealand Cup, but is hardly up to weight-for-age. Polydora 9-o—Will be contesting her first weight-for-age race. She showed some improvement on Monday, but still docs not seem to be racing up to her track form. Red Manfred 9-o—Disappointed in the Cup, but will be more at home in this class of event. The journey should not be a serious trouble to him. Sporting Blond 7-9—The logical favourite. He has had two severe races, but is one of the hardy kind, and will not be started unless all is well with him. A email field for the Canterbury Cup is to be regretted, but there should nevertheless be an interesting tussle over the (inal stages. Sporting Biood will no doubt be favourite, and Red Manfred and Polydora will also have strong followings.

YAN YEAN STAKES,

Uf 700 sovs. One mile. first Division A. Morrow's br h NELLTIvS TIP by Tippler—Nellie's Choice 7-0 11. Otffn 1 M. A. m Variance by Dralco -Annum 4yrs . • K. Curling « J. Jami'.'son'ti b a; TnUalcua by Knyal Divorce—Outlet tiyrs .. K. Voitre 3 There -were* 11 unrters. Won by a Iwinlli nml a quarter: a length between M-e.ond and third. Killing Li&'ht was fourth. Time, Jmin The. la*.t> {our furlongs were run in fdJ *>«•-. Hecout! T>ivision A. Munov'h br m I'MRKUMJiUV by Alaut red— tj'd don l.'mblcm 4jrs U. CUsert .1 J. oh h (N.H.) by l'mnbal - Kpisoile 4yrs •• A. Weed lIV. 1!. KcnibiiU's br rn Palm Queen (N,Z.) by Limond— Ko.se ljueen Ivr* <i 1 0 \V, ijuriins iJ Thoru wore 10 sUaiU'i-^. Won by a nock; two lengths between second and third. Excclic was fourth. T\n»e. liuin 4&2» e cc. The InH four furlongs were run in o 1 Jscc. Winners oi the Melbourne Cup in the last 73 years are as follows; — Time.

OAKS DAY

FIELDS AT RICCARTON TO-DAY

3.20 p.m.— JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 350 sovs; second horse 70 sovs, and third horse 35 sovs from the stake. One mile. Cricket Bat 8-12—Has been gradually getting back to form, and ran one of his old-time races on Saturday. Is in at a handy weight, for him, and will again be a tough proposition. Korokio 8-I—Has been a good winner j lately, and ran second to Solarium in the Mitchelson Cup at Ellerslie last month, l.as the necessary j credentials to be considered one of the best of this field. The Smuggler 7-13—Is not fancied if his cup form was correct. The i track is in any case against him. I The Masquerader 7-13 —Will be having j his first race since returning from I Australia, and will hardly be forward enough. Sweet Agnes 7-12—Has evidently recovered from her trouble, and has only to be in her right order to keep this field busy. Princess Doreen 7-10—Cannot be recommended. Passion Fruit 7-7—Ran a solid rfice in the Fendalton Handicap, finishing well. Has a chance here. Manetho 7-5 —A powerful galloper when in form, and has to be given a chance over a mile journey. Pin Money 7-4—Ran second over a mile at Trentham to Gold Trail, and was prominent for that journey in the Derby. Will be in demand. Tizzy 7-o—Made a bold showing in the Stewards' Handicap, and may again act as pacemaker here, but the journey will trouble her. There has been a big thinning-out in the Jockey Club Handicap, but the 10 horses left are capable of staging a spectacular struggle. Korokio, Cricket Bat, and Pin Money will probably dispute the final issue. 4-5 p.m.— NEW ZEALAND OAKS, Of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. For three-year-old fillies. One mile and a half. Variant 8-10—Was a good staying two-year-old, and appears to be the most likely to master this journey. Honeste 8-10—Has a fair chance. Impossible 8-10—Has not shown any form to tackle this ordeal. Mother Superior 8-10—Has been selected as a likely winner since the Wellington meeting, but lost caste by her race in the Riccarton Handicap on Saturday. Will, however, carry good support. Chidden 8-10—Has been very disappointing, and would surprise if she won. Coalpit 8-10—No form. Another comparatively small field will parade for the Oaks, but there will nevertheless be a close dispute for favouritism. Variant, Mother Superior, and Chidden should attract most attention in that order. 4.45 p.m.— ASHLEY HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Special conditions. One mile. . | Scratchmere Scar 9-B—A good horse's weight, but he is capable of carrying it. Haere Tonu 9-2—His first appearance, and may take part in the finish. Sea Fox 8-9—Will be well supported if an outside horseman is employed. Top Rank 8-9—Was considered un- I lucky on Monday, and will have benefited by recent racing. Strong Light 8-9 —Not fancied. Heather Glow 8-9—Ran a good second to Scratchmere Scar on Saturday, and was badly favoured in Monday's race. Braw Lad 8-I—Was confidently supported on Monday, and will again have a following. Hunting Go 8-o—Had a bad run in high-weight event on Monday, and will have good horseman here. Earthquake 7-13—Nearly surprised on Monday, but not payable to follow. Sibella 7-12—Usually runs prominently, but not quite class. Wonderful 7.ll—Ran a good race in the Derby, and a repetition of that form would make him dangerous in this lot. Quite Soon 7-10 —Will have a reasonable following from the south. Maroha 7-B—An improving young gelding likely to get into a place. Silver Step 7-7—Not up to standard yet. Tunncller 7-7—Not on recent form. Trumpet Blast 7-7—Has been expected often, but cannot improve on minor placings. Wee Musk 7-7—Can go fast for a while, but a mile seems too far. Polygraph 7-7—A fair galloper, but not fancied in this company. Back Lead 7-7—No recommendation. First Course 7-7—A speedy pony, and some day may create a big surprise. Scratchmere Scar won so convincing under an apprentice rider on Saturday that his task would appear to Ibe fairly comfortable! to-day. Top Hank and Sea Fox may be his most formidable opponents. 5.25 p.m.— EPSOM HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs, second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. Emotion 8-11—Was solidly supported in the high-weight on Monday, but ran badly, and not up to first day's form. Will not be neglected on that account. Sam Smith 8-11—Has a chance here to make amends for his defeat on Saturday. Water Power 8-s—Seems right out of sorts. Fair Weather 8-s—Will be suited by this distance, and is likely to take part in the finish. Cherry Queen 8-3 —A speedy mare, but the journey is too far. Final Shot 8-o—No recent form. Fracas 8-o—Has marked speed, and is inclined to race better on home course than abroad. Red Racer 7-13—bome investors will probably be prepared for one of his surprises, but he does not look likely. Quietly 7-9 —Has to be given a reasonable chance. A handily-sized field will contest the Avon Handicap and the final summing up may be in favour of Fracas, Sam Smith, and Fair Weather.

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