METROPOLITAN DAY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21319, 12 November 1934, Page 14

METROPOLITAN DAY

Weal summer conditions prevailed for the concluding day's programme of the Canterbury Jockey Club's metropolitan meeting at Riccarton on Saturday. In contrast to the weather on the three previous days of the gathering, a warm sun made Us presence felt, in some places with uncomfortable strength, and the outing was voted easily the most enjoyable of the week's festivities. The attendance was again large, but not quite up to the numbers on New Zealand Cup Day, and patrons were treated to some excellent racing with several exciting finishes. The track had been liberally watered overnight, but the surface hardened up again under the influence of sun and breeze, and the going was very firm and conducive to fast times.

The principal event, the Metropolitan Handicap, attracted a strong field, 'end there was a close dispute for the ' honour of favouritism. The investments on the race totalled £6450, of ; which £3994 was on the place machine. Sweet Agnes was a much better favjourite than Vintage, but disappointed I her large army of supporters. The ■ event was an easy proposition for Vintjage, who outclassed the opposition over i the last furlong. He is now right back : to the form which enabled him to | win the Dunedin Cup in February last, and provided he keeps in his present Bound condition, he will have to be seriously considered for the. Auckland '■ Cup. The time for the laie, 2min 30 1 2-ssec, was only a fifth of a second ', outside the course record for a mile [and a half, and no doubt if there I had been an opponent to extend him f more over the final stages, he would have established fresh figures. Vint- '■ age was bred by his owner, Mr D. W. ; Westenra, and was not raced until he f- was a four-year-old, last season, when l he won six races and was second twice r and third once, in nine starts. He ran • twice at the Wellington meeting last month for one third placing, so that his record to date is made up of eight wins, two seconds, and two third placings in 13 starts. Vintage was ridden a well-judged race by L. G. Morris, who rode Concentrate to victory in the race two years ago. Southdown executed one of his best races for some time in ; following Vintage home, while the i Hawke's Bay rnare. Gold Trail, ran up to her recent consistent form by being a close third. Speculation was again brisk, but the day's total failed to reach the high ; figures recorded on the corresponding ' day last year. There was, however, a ; substantial increase over the meeting, - which should show a good profit. The : sum of £35,774 (win £14,374 10s, place £21,399 10s) was handled as against £38,325 (win £16,328, place £21,997) 12 months ago. The total for the four days' racing was £115,311 10s, as compared with £110,164 10s at last year's gathering, an increase of £5147. The meeting was well organised throughout, and the chairman, Mr A. ; S. Elworthy and his enthusiastic band of helpers, must have felt gratified at ■ the remarkably successful week's rac- • ing, which was undoubtedly the most enjoyable seen at Riccarton in recent years. The secretary, Mr F. T. H. Bell, and his staff, are to be congratulated on their excellent work, and the handicapping efforts of Mr J. E.

Henrys, and the starting of Mr P. D. Mac Nab materially assisted towards the satisfactory results recorded. Details of the racing are as follows:

SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 govs, and third horso 20 sovs from stake. Ono mile.

6. 3—D. H. Koberts's b g SKY ROVER, by Warplane—Glenluce 4yrs 9-0 . . W. Pascoe 1 6. 7—o. 0. T. Rutherford's ch g Semper Paratus aged 11-2

G. Ridgway 2 12. 12—A. McAulay's br g Hostile 4yrs 9-0 car. 9-14 .. G. Barr 6 4. 4—G. Hall's b g Cottingham Gyrs 10-3 H. Turner 0 1. 2—A. Syme's ch g Heather Glow syra 10-1 . . D. O'Connor 0 7. s—Mrs W. A. Puller's b in Revision aged 9-13 . . A. Poart 0 2. I—J. Nicol's b m Honest Maid syrs 9-7 . . 1\ Voight 0 8. O—S.0 —S. G. Ware's b g Palatinata 4yrs 9-0 . . W. Cooper 0 9. i) — Hunter and Webb's b g Wino 4yrs 9-0 .. A. S. Ellis 0 10. 10— H. L. Kingan's b g Vitaphone Gyrs 9-0 . . W. Kitto 0 11. 11—Sir«Chas. Clifford's b c Streamline 3yrs 9-0 . . G. Salt 0 8. B—B.8 —B. Burgess's b m Chaste syr 3 9-0 .. P. Burgess 0 Wino showed out from Semper Paratus, Bky Rover, and Revision, and rounding the far turn Wino was followed by Semper Paratus, Sky Rover, Vitaphone, and Chaste. Wino and Vituphone were the leaders at the half mile, and wero the first to turn for homo, with Palatinate, Cottingham, Sky Rover, Semper Paratus, and Heather Glow also prominent. In a close finish Sky Rover ■won by a head from Semper Paratus, with Hostile two lengths away. Palatinate was fourth. Time, lmin 41sec. Winner trained by T. H. Gillett, Riccarton. SEYMOUR HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs from stake. Special conditions. Seven furlongs. 9. 2—Miss A. Boyle's br m QUITE SOON by Shambles—Dame Straitlace oyrs 8-0 .. A. Messervy 1 6. 5—G. L. Rutherford's ch g Maroha 4yrs 7-1 . . W. Jenkins 2 1. I—H. Archer's ch g Colossian 4yrs 8-7 .. A. E. Ellis 3 7. 7—A. S. Elworthy's br g Dollar Prince 4yrs 8-9 .. G. Humphries 0 5. 3—A. Louisson's blk g Haere Tonu 4yrs 8-3 . . L. J. Ellis 0 8. 9—Miss 0. Stewart's ch g Elbanor 3yrs 7-6 . . A. Leckio 0 6. 6—George Gould's br f Bella Rosa 4yrs 7-3 car ,7-GJ . . A. Russell 0 13. 13—Dr. M. G. Louisson's br c Invoice 3yrs 7-2 .. W. Jones 0 4. 4—B. O. Dalgely's b g Silver Stop 4yrs 7-1 car. 7-4J R. Marsh 0 15. 15— W. T. Hazlett's b t Madam Pompadour 4yrs 7-1 car. 7-4 J. 4-rurfitt 0 9. 11— R. Ellis's b g Golden Dart syrs 70 . . li, Leckio 0

Vintage Has Easy Win SUCCESSES FOR MOBILE AND SAM SMITH Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting $ Concluded

11. 10—A. &'. Morton's br g Secret Paper 3yrs 7-0 ear. 7-t W. Cotton 0 16.16 J. F. D. Corry's b f Consummation 4yrs 7-0 car. 7-1J L. Jones 0 9. B—Sir Chas. Clifford's ch f Owlrtgleam 3yrs 7-0 . . A. C. Messervy 0 11. 12—D. McFarlane's b g Tunneller 3yrs 7-0 car. 7-6J W. Broughton 0 14. 14— E. Hay's blk g Knowledge syrs 7-0 car. 7-4 . . W. Storey 0 17. 17— N. Rutherford's ch g First Course 3yrs 7-0 . . J. Macfarlano 0

Dollar Prince and Elbanor were the first to show out, but crossing tho top Elbanor had charge from Secret Puper, Owlsgleam, Colossian, Tunneller, and Quite Soon. Elbanor was followed into tho straight by Secret Paper and Colossian, with Owlsgleam, Tunneller, Quite Soon, and Bella Rosa close up. In a good finish Quite Soon bent Maroha by a neck, with Colossian a similar distance away. Tunneller was fourth. Time, Imin 26see. Winner trained by J. Ross, Oamaru.

MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 2. I—D. J. McDonald's br g MOBILE by Tractor—Bonny Lake syrs 8-0 L. J. Ellis 1 1. 3—Sir Chas. Clifford's ch h Cricket Bat Cyrs 8-13 . . L. G. Morris 2 3. 2—Mrs J. H. Miller's ch g Cranford aged 8-3 car. 8-0 E. Leckic 3 5 - 4 —J- 0. Pagefs ch g Red Boa aged . B J 4 • • A. E. Ellis 0 4. o—E. H. Aubrey's br g Silver Streak syrs 8-3 . . B. 11. Morris 0 Silver Streak and Mobile were the early leaders, but Cranford had charge- round the far turn from Mobile, Silver Streak Cricket Bat, and Red Boa. Cranford was four lengths clear of Mobile at the half mile and entered the straight three lengths in front of him, with Cricket Bat, Silver Screak, and Red Boa at intervals next. Mobile drew out in the run homo to win by three lengths from Cricket Bat, with Cranford a length and a half away. Silver Streak was fourth. Timo, lmin 24 2-sscc. Winner trained by H. A. McDouald Win"atui.

PIONEER HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse Go sovs, and third horse 25 sova from stake. For two-year-olds. Fivo furlongs. 2. 2—A. F. Symes's br c ROUND UP by Lord Quex —Nukerakau 7-1 L. Jones 1 5. j3— Sir Chas. Clifford's b f Hororata '"" ■• ..J. Macfarlano 2 1. I—S. J. Ellis's ch c Silver Coat 9-1 L. J. Eli lis 3 3. 5—D. Grant's br c Kinnoull 8-8 G. Humphries 0 4. 4—J. M. Sanson's ch f Penelope 7-9 W. Broughton 0 C. 6—J. Munro's b c Honour's Lad 7-5 R. Marsh 0 5. 3—Sir Chas. Clifford's b f Bun Fight 7 -0 E. Leckio 0 Round Up and Penelope were the first to show out, and on to the course proper Round Up and Bun Fight were closely "attended by Honour's Lad, Hororata, Penelope, and Silvor Coat. Round Up drew out to win by two lengths from Hororata, with Silver Coat a length away. Honour's Lad was fourth. Time, 60 2-ssec. Winner trained bj Mrs A. 'W. McDonald, Awapuni.

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, Of COO Bova; aecond horso 120 sovs, and third horse GO sovs from stake. Ono mile and a half. 2. 2—D. W. Westenra's br g VINTAGE by Shambles—Quality svrs 9-0 L. G. Morris I 8. 9—J. M. Samson's h e Southdown 4yrs 7-9 .. ..* A. Russell 2 3. 4—D. M. Douglas's ch m Gold Trail 6yrs 8-9 .. .. B. H. Morris 3 i. 5—G. Hall's b m Polydora Gyrs 8-8 A. E. Ellis 0 11. 12—Mrs M. S. Curie's bg Red Manfred 4yrs 8-8 .. ..A. E. Didham 0 9. 10—P. F. Campbell's b g Davolo 4yrs 8-5 .. . % .. S. Wilson 0 1. I—J. M. Rob'ertson's h f Sweet Agnes 4yrs 8-2 .. L. J. Ellis 0 10. 8--B. Burgess's b g Walton Park 4yrs 7-11 .. .. "W. Broughton 0 5. 3—A. F. Loe'a b g Might oyrs 7-8 Tj. Jones 0 13. 14— J. D. Bundy's blk g Some Shamble syrs 7-8 G. Humphries 0 14. 13—P. A. and V. N. Prrce's ch g Signaller aged 7-7 car. 7-9J .. .T. Dooley 0 52. 7—A. Beban's b g Silver Sight syrs 7-0 .. .. .. E. L£ck:c 0 15. 15— J. If. Prosscr's b g Great Star aged 7-0 .. .. A. Messervey 0 C. G—J. S. Shaw's b g Rebel Star syrs 7-0 .. .. -. W. Jenkins 0 7. 11— T. Baird's br m Cough aged 7-0 W. Jones 0 17. 17— J. Ross's ch g Red Racer aged 7-0 W. Cotton 0 IG. IG—C. M. O'Connor's br g Nightforni syrs 7-0 .. J. Macfarlano 0 Red Manfred and Rebel Star led out of the straight, and Rebel Star had charge at the mile from Great Star, Red Manfred, Davolo, Vintage, Southdown, and Some Shamble. Passing the far turn Rebel Star and Red Manfred were followed by Groat Star, Davolo, Southdown. Some Shamble, and Gold Trail. Rebel Star was attended by Great Star crossing the top, and these two led on to the course proper from Davolo, Vintage, Gold Trail, Red Manhfcd, Southdown, Sweet Agnes, and Polydora. Vintage drew out at the distance to record an easy ■win by two lengths from Southdown, with Gold Trail a neck away. Polydora was fourth. Time, 2min 30 2-3 sec. Winner trained by Mrs J. Campbell, Riccarton.

OTAIO PLATE, Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horso 25 sovs from stake. Special conditions. Ono milo and a quarter. 2.1-D Grant's ch g HLWTIXG GO bv Hunting Song—The Hark Gyrs 7-10 L. J. Ellis 1 0. 7—Dr. M. G. Louisson's b g Tout lo Monde syrs 8-S .. . A. E. Ellis 2 1. 2—G. Fulton's b g Scratchmere Scar 4yrs 9-4 .. ..A. E. Didham 3 S.—B—W. T. Hazlctt's b m Strong Light Gyrs 8-3 car. 7-12 .. .T. Macfarlano 0 6. C—A. Symes's ch g Heather Glow syrs 8-3 "car. 8-0 .. .. E. Leckie 0 3. 4—C. Gieseler's b m Sungem ovrs 8-'2 W. Broutrhton 0 9. 9—B. F. Spiers'a ch m Importanco svrs 71! ca-. 7-S .. W. Jenkins 0 4. 3—H. A. Knight's b m Sibella syrs 7-8 .. .. ..A. Russell 0 7. 5—J. Rothwcll's br m Earthquake Gyrs 7-8 .. .. G. Humphries 0 10. 10—J, Morrison's b c Pink Lapel 3vrs 7-7 .. .. .. R. Marsh 0 Scratchmere Scar and Hunting Go were the early '•leaders, but passing the Beven furlongs Earthquake had charze, and led round_ the far tur»i from Pink Lap?l, Scratchruere Scar, Heather Glow, Sungem! and Huuting Go. Earthquake was followed inio the straight by Heather Glow, Scratehluere Sear, Sun<jem, end Hunting Go. The last-n«med finished well to win by a neck from Tout lc Monde, with Scratchmere Scar two lengths away. Earthquake wa3 fourth. Time, 2min 5 2-ssec. Winner trained by E. J. Ellis,

STONYHTJItST HANDICAP, Of 200 sov8; second horse 40 sovs, and third horso 20 sots from stake. For three-year-olds. One mile. 1. I—IV. S. Clark's cb c SYNAGOGUE by Eabbi—Lady Ruth 9-3 AV. Broughton L 3. 3—A. C. Jlills's b g Tauramai 8-S A. E. Didham 2 2. '2— W. Greenhill's br c Hostis 7-7 L. J. Ellis 3 i. 4—M. J. Sullivan's blk c AVonderful 7-10 car. 7-7 .. .. E. Leckie 0 5. 6—J. M. Robertson's ch g Master Reynard 7-10 .. G. Humphries 0 6. s—Sir Clias. Clifford's b I Knock Out 7-5 car. 7-13} .. ..A. Ruasell 0 8. 7—G. R. Macdonald's b g Trumpet Blast 7-5 .. .. R. Harsh 0 7. B—G. L. Ruthcrford'B ch g Gas Mask 7-0 .. •• .. \V. Jenkins 0 "With a furlong covered Synagogue led from Hostis, Knock Out, and Master Reynard, but Hostis had charge at the six fur- ; longs, and was followed across the top by Synagogue, Knock Out, Wonderful, Gas Mask, and Tauramai. Hostis and Synagogue entered (he straight on terms with Knock Out, AVonderful. and Tauramai, but drew out at the distance to win by two lengths fiom Tauramai, with Hostis a length away. Knock Out was fourth. Time, lmin 30 3-sscc. AVinner trained by T. E. George, Trentham. CRESSY HANDICAP, Of 2-5 eoYB; second horse 40 sovg, and third horse 20 hovs from slake. One mile.

1. 1-A. McAulay's b g SAM SMITH by, Arrowsmith—Sninisen syrn 8-11 A. F. KUis 1 6. O—A. X. Smith's b g T'Vr AVeather Gyi-s 8-1 .. , .. G. Humphries 2 3. 3—Mrs M. A. Vox's b f Gaysomc tvrs 8-1 .. .. .. L. J. Rib's 3 5. 5—A. IT. Scrimshaw's b g Ranclagh ' aged 8-13 .. .. D. O'Connor 0 9. 11—■ Mn 11. B. Douglas's ch li Rocket Svrs 8-0 ■■ •• R. Marsh 0 22 G. Ilutler'a b g Sea Fox -«yrs S-5 D. Cotton 0 4. 4—M. Leltoot's b g Kp.mal Pasha syrs 8-0 ■• • A. 13. Didliam 0 8 B—J. M. Samson's ch m Cleaner oyrs 7-7 .. .. AV. Brou-hton 0 10. 10—Miss M. C. AVilson's b g Monastic Gyrs 7-7 car. 7-2 .. J. Macfarlano 0 7. 7—H. L. Bowker's ch f Quietly 4yrs 7-7 car. 7-4 .. .. E. Leckio 0 11. 9—AV. Payne's b g Grecian I'nnoo fivrs 7-7 .. •• A. Mosservey 0 12. 12-M. P. Corli&s'a b f Wis.- Choice :i"eel 7-7 ' .. •■ AV. Jones 0 AVhen the field had settled down Greci-in Prince had charge from Fair AVcather. Gays.une, AVise Clioice, Sam Smith, and Komal Pasha. Grecian Prince and Fair AVeather piloted tho field ucm.i« Hie top and were follow! into the stniiglit by Gaysomc, Sam Smith. Kemal Pasha, and Ram-hwh Grecian Prince and Fair AVeather were sl.llin comman.-i at the distance,, but Sain Smith then drew out to win by two lengths from Fair AVeather. with Gavsontc a sinulardistance awav. Kemal Pasha was fourth. Time lmin 30 l-Pacc. AVinner trained by owner, Riccarton.

NOTES ON THE RACING His First Win Heather Glow was again in keen demand for the Suburban Handicap, but as on the second day he encountered some trouble rounding the far turn, and lost any chance he possessed. Wino quickly assumed charge from the start, the slowest away being Cottingham, Palatinate, and Honest Maid. Semper Paratus was in second place to Wino at the end of two furlongs, but then drifted and Wino was followed round the home turn by Vitaphone, Cottingham, Sky Rover, Semper Paratus, Honest Maid, and Chaste. Wino still had charge entering the straight from Vitaphone, Palatinate, Cottingham, Sky Rover, Semper Paratus, and Heather Glow, but tired passing the distance, and Sky Rover forged his way through on the rails, while Palatinate, Hostile, and Semper Paratus became prominent. Semper Paratus finished very fast, and failed to get up to Sky Rover by only a narrow margin, and had him beaten in another stride. Hostile also put in some good work to get third money from Palatinate. Vitaphone, Wino, Cottingham, Revision. Heather Glow, and Honest Maid finished in that order.

Sky Rover had a much better run than on Monday, when he met with interference during th<i middle stages. He had a close call in this event, for Semper Paratus, but for a delayed finishing effort, would have beaten him. As it was. he headed him a stride after passing the post. This was Sky Rover's first win. Semper Paratus was responsible for a creditable race under his big weight in a fast-run mile, as he had a good deal of leeway to make up from the home turn. Hostile showed his first glimpse of form, while Palatinate improved considerably on his previous race at the meeting. Cottingham bolted a mile before the start, and careered into the scraping shed enclosure, fortunately without any serious consequences. He was prominent at the straight entrance, but no doubt his self-imposed task settled his prospects. Quite Soon Wins

Colossian headed the list of investments in the Seymour Handicap and when he had charge a few strides off the post, his supporters had reason to be pleased with their judgment. At this stage Quite Soon and Maroha emerged from the ruck, and both wore down Colossian, Quite Soon gaining a neck verdict from Maroha, who beat Colossian by a similar margin. Tunneller was half a length back, in front of Bella Rosa, Silver Step, Elbanor, and Golden Dart.

Quite Soon, a daughter of Dame Straitlace, has made marked improvement this season, and has shown more stamina than previously. Maroha has been gradually coming on, and a win for him is not far distant. Colossian seemed to be winning easily towards the line, but his rider was unable to get any more out of him. Tunneller was always in the picture, a pleasing change from his recent s'howings. Elbanor turned on his usual burst of speed, and lasted longer than in former attempts over this distance. Not Troubled

Mobile had a decisive victory in the Members' Handicap, and if it had been necessary to ride him right out, he would have threatened the record time for seven furlongs. Cranford rushed to the front after a furlong had been covered, and at the half mile was four lengths in front of Mobile, with a similar margin to Cricket Bat. Mobile gradually reduced the gap rounding the turn into the straight, and shortly after entering the run home he drew, up to Cranford and had him beaten at the distance, going on to win easing up. Cricket Bat had a good deal of ground to make up entering the straight, but settled down to a solid finishing run, and comfortably beat Cranford. Silver Streak was a poor +!:'rd,-and Red Boa, who could not raise a, gallop on the hard going, was tailed off. The first three furlongs took 36 2-Sscc and the last half mile 48sec.

v A Smart Juvenile ■ Silver Coat was sent out a staunch favourite for the Pioneer Handicap, but after reaching the course proper, close in behind the leaders, he attempted a run between Hororata and Honour's Lad, and could not get through, being wedged in for the greater part of the run home. In the meantime, Round Up drew to the front from the three mentioned, and went on to record an easy win from Hororata, who held off Silver Coat. Honour's Lad was a length away next, and then came Penelope, Bun Fight, and Kinnoull.

Round Up recorded a popular win for his Hawke's Bay owner, who also races the youngster's brother Bodyline. Hororata ran up to her Trentham form, and stayed on well. Silver Coat was undoubtedly very unfortunate in the position ho ran into just before reaching the distance. His rider used every endeavour fo push his mount through, but the gap was not big enough, and he was literally carried by Hororata and Honour's Lad over the last furlong. Honour's Lad gave a very encouraging display. He is an upstanding coif and one likely to develop into good class later. Penelope showed the effects of her hard week's racing, While Kinnoull disappointed after his easy won on the third day. Bun Fight

weight too much, which he was asked to carry from the outset. Earthquake endeavoured to clear out from the field and hung on surprisingly well just to be beaten out of the money. Heather Glow showed better form under the lighter scale, but nevertheless gave evidence that he was feeling the effects of some recent hard racing.

High-class Colt Synagogue was backed down to a short price in the Stonyhurst Handicap, and his win was the easiest of the day. He was the first to show out, but at the end of a furlong Hostis had taken charge from him, Knock Out, Gas Mask, Wonderful, and Tauramai. Hostis, Synagogue, and Knock Out were bunched rounding the home turn and entering the straight, but the run home had not been long in progress before Synagogue commenced to draw away, and he went on to win easing up from Tauramai, who was all out to head off Hostis. Knock Out was two lengths back, in front of Trumpet Blast, who was in last place at the three furlong post. Wonderful, Master Reynard, and Gas Mask. Synagogue won with a good deal in baud, in fact he was not asked to do

anything like his best over the last furlong. Tauramai ran another sound race, but is far from the class represented by Sporting Blood and Synagogue. Hostis created a good impression by his bold showing in the face of his short experience. Knock Out looked a likely place-getter until the last furlong was tackled, and will do well later in the season. Trumpet Blast attracted attention by finishing with a burst of speed after tailing the field for most of the journey. Wonderful did not last past the distance, and Master Reynard made a poor showing.

Concluding Event Sam Smith recorded a decisive victory in the concluding event, the Cressy Handicap. He was always close up to the leaders, and followed Grecian Prince and Fair Weather into the straight. He had the leaders beaten passing the distance, and went on to win without any trouble by two lengths from Fair Weather, who beat Gaysome by a similar margin. Kemal Pasha was next in front of Rocket and Sea Fox. Sam Smith's task was not a difficult one, as he won with something in hand. There is no doubt about his ability, and it is to be hoped that the lameness which has formerly troubled him has been definitely overcome, as he is up to the best class. Fair Weather hung on well, and may yet win a middle distance event. Gaysome again showed improvement, and should soon return to the winning list. Kemal Pasha did not show much of his attractive work in Wednesday's race. Sea Fox drew No. 1 at the barrier, and was one of the first to show out, but he gradually lost his position, and was sent back to a rear berth during the middle part of the race, his chance then being hopeless. Grecian Prince showed more of his customary speed, but as usual could not carry on.

was one of the leaders to the false rail, but faded out over the business stages. Never in Doubt The Metropolitan Handicap provided an interesting contest throughout. After some trouble at the barrier, the field was dispatched to a good line, and going out of the straight Rebel Star took up the role of pacemaker, and at the mile post, reached in 50 3-5 sec, he led with a clear advantage from Great Star and Red Manfred, together with Davolo and Vintage in close attendance, the last at this stage being Nightform, Silver Sight, and Signaller. There was not much Tiaterial change rounding the top anc home turns, and Rebel Star still had charge entering the straight from Great Star, Davolo, Vintage, Gold Trail, Southdown, Sweet Agnes, and Polydora, all running in fairly close order. A quick change, however,*took place as soon as the run home was commenced, as Vintage soon drew to the front, and was followed by Gold Trail and Polydora on the outside and Southdown, Red Manfred and Silver Sight on the inner. None of these had •my chance with Vintage, who wor as easily as he did on Wednesday, but they provided a good tussle for second honours, Southdown finishing very solidly to beat Gold Trail by a neck, with Polydora a length away. Silver Sight, who put. in a remarkably good run from the top of the straight, was close up next in front of Red Manfred. Signaller, Walton Park, Cough, Might, Some Shamble, Sweet Agnes, Davolo, and Great Star with Rebel Star in last place.

Vintage had the race won three furlongs from home. The event was run at a sound pace, the last halfmile taking 49 3-ssec, with the winner not ridden out. His form at the meeting would make it appear as if he would have been very troublesome in the New Zealand Cup. Southdown ran an excellent race, his finish being especially impressive. Gold Trail made another solid attempt, while Polydora if anything made further improvement, and seemed to be coming on as the meeting progressed. Silver Sight travelled faster than anything over the last furlong, but again left his run too late.

A Washdyke Winner

The Otaio Plate resulted in a trying struggle between Hunting Go and Tout le Monde, with the Ellis brothers in opposition. After Scratchmere Scar and Heather Glow had shown out for the first furlong. Earthquake took charge and led round the top and home turns from Pink Lapel, Scratchmere Scar, Heather Glow, Sungem, and Hunting Go, with Importance and Tout le Monde in the rear. Earthquake was still in charge at the straight entrance from Heather Glow, Scratchmere Scar, Sungem, and Hunting Go. The last-named had forged to the front after passing the distance, wnh Scratchmere Scar challenging on the inside, while Tout le Monde was seen moving up from a rear position. A hundred yards from the post Tout le Monde had overhauled Scratchmere Scar, and then tackled Hunting Go. Tout le Monde had Hunting Go fully extended, and was catching him at every stride, but the latter got in the deciding stride to win by a short neck. Scratchmere Scar weakened into a fair third position, with Earthquake next in front of Heather Glow, Strong Light, Sibella, Sungem, and Importance.

HunJng Go showed the form expected of him earlier at the meeting. However, he only just got home, and his rider had to use up all his physical powers to win. Tout le Monde executed some remarkable work over the last half-mile, showing what he is capable of doing when in the right frame of mind. He finished much the better of the pair, and in another stride or two he would have been the winner. Scratchmere Scar found his

WINNING OWNERS

The sum of £10,125 was distributed in stakes over the four days' racing, the principal winner being Mr T. Fraser, jun., of Gisborne, owner of Sporting Blood, with £.1145. Mr J. B. MacGregor, owner of trie New Zealand Cup winner, Steeton, was next with £975, and Mr D. W. Westenra, owner of Vintage, followed with £630. The complete list of winning owners is as follows: — Mr T. Fraser, jun., .. 1145 Mr J. B. MacGregor .. 975 Mr D. W. Westenra •. 630 Mr N. Smith ... .. 460 Sir Charles Clifford .. 375 Mr F. Benson .. •• 350 Mr A. Louisson .. .. 350 Mr W. S. Clark .. 340 Mr D. Grant .. ••

Mr F. Hall £2BO, Mr D. .T. McDonald £270, Mr T. Hobbs £260, Mrs J. H. Miller £260, Mr D. M. Douglas £260, Mr J. M. Robertson £245, Mr A. McAulay £245, Mr J. M. Samson £240, Mr A. F. Symes £195, Mr C. O. T. Rutherford £IBO, Mr J. S. Shaw £IBO, Mr G. Hutter £IBO, Miss A. Boyle £IBO, Mr G. Fulton £165, Mr J. C. Paget £165, Mr D. H. Roberts £l4O, Mr H. Rama £l4O Mr A C. Mills £l4O, Mrs W. A. Fuller £l4O Mr A. F. Loe £IOO, Mr R. Grace £loo', Mr W. H. Booth £BO, Mr G. Hall £7O, Mr O. Nelson £7O, Miss M C. Wilson £6O, Mr A. N. Smith £6O, Mr G. L. Rutherford £6O Mr A. Beban £6O, Mrs M. A. Fox £SO, Mr G. Murray-Aynsley £SO, Dr. M. G. Louisson £SO, Mr J. W. Lowe £4O, Mrs N. S. Perry £4O, Mr W. Greenhill £4O, Mr A. Syme £4O Mr J. Nicol £4O, Messrs W. O. and D. O, Rutherford £4O, Mr H. Archer £4O, Mr A. H. Fisher £35. Mr E. J. Ellis £25, Mr J. Rothwell £2O, Mr M Lettoof £2O, Mrs M. A. Shiel £2O, Mr H. A. Knight £2O.

ENGLISH RACING

HIGHLANDER WINS LIVERPOOL CUP (UNI'IEU THESH ASSOCIATION —BY ELECTRIC telegraph—corymouT.) LONDON', November 9. The following was the result of the LIVERPOOL CUP Lord Derby's eh c HIGHLANDER by Coronach—Scapa Flow 4vrs . . 1 G. H. Deane's gr g The Bl'ue Boy by Gainsborough—Tetrarch Girl 4yrs .". 2 Captain G. F. Dunne's br c Lindley by Spion Kop—Teplitz syrs .'. 3 Thirteen Etarted. Won by three lengths; three-quarters of <\ length between second and third. A shilling advertisement in the classified section of "The Press" will sell your goods. Try it. 12 words Is. three insertions 2s 6d.~6

HAWKE'S BAY J.C.

HANDICAP WON BY SUNNY SKY (PBESS ASSOCIiTIOK TELEQJUM.) HASTINGS, November 10. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's spring meeting was held in fine weather. The course was in good order and there was a large attendance. Greenore, a rank outsider, created a sensation in the Trial Stakes and paid a dividend of more than a double century. The totalisator handled £5528, against £5732 last year, when there were eight races. Results:— TOMOANA HUKDLES HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. One mile and a half. S. 3—ANEMOMETER 9-7 .. J: Walsh 1 1. I—Kahunoke 10-3 .. N. Trillo 2 2. 2—Heliotype 9-6 .. O. Stratton 3 6. 6 Winter Sport 9-0; 4, 4 Grumpy 9-0; 5, 5 Glasslough 9-0 also started. Grumpy, Heliotype, and Winter Sport led in the early stages. Anemometer drew level with the leaders entering the straight an.l won easily by seven lengths from the favourite. Heliotype was five lengths away. Time, 2ruin 47 2-Ssec. TEIAL STAKES. 0£ GO sovs. Five furlonj-s and a half. 9. 10—GREEN ORE I S-0 .. WnUh 1 2. 2—The Grasper 8-0 .. Atkins 2 1. I—Thane 8-0 .. ■• Young 3 G. 9 Whadden Chase 8-0; 2, 2 Mercian Ladv 8-0; 3, 3 Kentucky Song 8-0; 8, 7 Morning Priest 8-0; 5, 5 Black Magic 8-0; 7, 8 Silage 8-0; 4, 4 Silver Song 8-0; G, G Potent 8-0 also started.

Thane and Silver Song immediately took charge, leading to the straight. The winner and outsider was running sixth, hut took the lead a furlong from the post and won easily by two lengths from The Grasper, which heat the favourite by a nose. Time, lmin 8 2-ssec. NUKSERY HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Four furlongs. 1. 2—PAKANUI S-3 .. .. Atkins 1 i. 4—Happy Landing 8-3 ■... Young £ 2. I—Do Friend 8-5 .. Anderson 3 3. 3 Mesurina 8-5; 7, 7 Parakeet 8-0; 6, 6 Golden Time 8-0; 5, 5 Bluo Garter 7-10 also started. The favourite secured an early lead, winning easily by two lengths and a half. Happy Landing got up to beat Ue Friend on the post by half a length. Time, 49 2-ssec.

SPRING HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. I—SUNNY SK.Y 8-6 .. Stratton h 2—Brambletom 9-0 .. .. Borry 2 3—Chopin 7-0 Jones 3 4 Royal Bengal also started. Royal Bengal and Brambletom led until turning for home, when the former dropped back, with the favourite coming on the outtide The favourite prevailed from Brambletom by a length, in a hard finish. Chopin was a similar distance away third. Time, 2min Bsec. GLENAKAY HANDICAP, Of 70 soVB. Ono milo. V 2—CUDDLE 9-1 ... .. Flower 1 6 7—Hatuma 7-10 .. .. Mulhnß 2 2 I—Flamingo 7-8 .. .. Atkins 3 3 4 Blue Boy 9-4; 7, 8 Tres Sec 8-5; 3, 3 Maine 8-0; 10, 12 Gold Ruler 7-12; It, 10 Sabatini 7-12; 9, G Arauline 7-7; 12, U Lady Wessex 7-7; IG, 1G Shenamkida 7-1- 13, 14 Keralea 7-0; 14, 13 Trackman 7-0; 15, 15 Shirred Hibbon 7-0; 5, 5 Gold Stitch 7-0 also started. • Three furlongs from the post Cuddle took the lead, winning by two lengths from Hatuma. Flamingo was three lengths away. Time, lrnin 41sec.

FLYING HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 3-SOUCHONG 8-2 • .. Mutlina 1 3 I—Cullus 7-7 .. .- Atkins 2 o 2—Cvclonic 7-11 .. Anderson 3 4, 4 Cawbeen 7-8; 5, 5 Stitch 7-7; G, G Coi'onilla 7-3 also started. Souchong and Cullus started well and led throughout, finishing hard. Souchong prevailed by two lengths, and Cullus beat Cyclonic by half a head. Time, lrnin Usee. LITTLE FLAXMERE HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 S—QUEEN'S PKIDE 7-7 .. Jones 1 »' S--Dombcv 8-8 .. •• Leach 2 4 4_Royal Banquet 7-7 .. Anderson S i 1 Hest 8-11; 3, 2 Lavina 8-8; 5, 6 Hybiscus 8-2; 7, 9 De Trop 8-0; 6, 8 Marsong 7-7; 9, 10 Passion Flower 7-7; 8, 7 Koyal Solo 7-0 also started. The favourite was left at the tapes. j;e Trop Dombey, and Lavinia made the early running. Turning into the straight Queens Pride was fifth, but gathered the leaders a furlong from tho rost and won by two lengths. Dombev held off Royal Banquet by three-quarters of a length. Lavinia and Hest were next. Time, lrnin 15sec.

WHANGAREI R.C. ARCH RULER WINS HANDICAP (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGEAM.) WHANGAREI, November 10. The weather was beautiful for the second day of the Whangarei Racing Club's meeting. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £7896 against £7613 for the meeting, compared with £13,393 for the same meeting last year, an increase of £490. Results: — KAURI HANDICAP, Of GO sovs. i'ivo furlongs. 1. I—LIFE GUARD 9-0 .. . . 1 9. D—Sir Alb 7-12 . . . . 2 2. 4—High Crest 8-6 . . . . 3 Orefield 8-12; Impcllanl 8-7; Royal Winton 8-5; Arnmis 8-4; Notamint 7-12; Enlightenment 7-12; Acranna 7-12 also started. Won by two lengths; half a length second and third. Time, limn 2 4-ssee. TITOKI HACK HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2. I—MISS1 —MISS LU 7-1) .. Wiggins 1 ]. 2—Jlonanui 9-10 .. Goldfinch 2 7. 7 —Anbretia 7-0 . . Home '1 3, 4 Princess Bede 7-5; 4, 3 Solo Song 7-4; G, 6 Hawthorn 7-0; 9, 8 Paper Dart 7-U; 5. 5 La I'cnnno Noire 7-0; 8, 8 Gay Sol 7-0 also started. Won by n long head; a head second and third. Time, lmin 29sec. POROTI HURDLES, Of 80 sovs. One mile and a half and 197 yards. 1. I—NEIL lt-0 .. McElroy 1 4. 4 —Benighted 9-1 .. Baker 2 2. 2—Archeen 10-9 . . Mcliao 3 ;l, 3 Silver Division 9-12; C, 6 Auburn Rose 9-0; 5, 5 Tondaleyo 9-0 also started. Won by a neck: a length and a half second and third, Time. 2min 52 l-ssec. PARK HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. One mile. 1. 1— LORD VAL 8-11 .. Wiggins 1 4. 4 —Jaeldv Karo 7-9 . . Parsons 2 2. 2—Alloy 7-6 . . Home 3 5, C Gay Broney 8-12; 3. 3 Desert Star 8-0; 6, 5 Ornamental 7-0 also started. Won by three-rtuarters of a length; a head second and third. Time, lmin 42 l-sscc. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. I—ARCH RULER 8-8 .. Goldfinch 1 4 —Hoihoma 7-0 . . . . Home 2 3 —British Columbia 9-0 , . Tremain 3 2 AVhaknpara 8-0 also started. Won by a length; two lengths second and third. Time. lmin 14 3-ssee. KAMO HANDICAP, Of 00 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3. 2—OLIVETTE 7-3 . . Tremain 1 5. 3 —Blue Bonnett 7-3 W. Thompson 2 4. s—Archeen 10-8 . . Goldfinch 3 2, 4 Royal Potou 9-1; 1, 1 Impellant 8-0; 6, 6 Paper Dart 7-10 also started. Won by half a head: three-quarters of a length second and third. MARSDEN HACK HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 1. 2—CROONING 8-5 .. Manson 1 3. 3 —Solo Song 7-10 .. McTavish 2 1. I—Bellkyrianl—Bellkyrian 8-8 .. McKenzie 3 4. 5 Hoiliomn 8-1 ; 0. 7 Lord Willonvx 7-5; 8, 8. La Eeinmc Noire 7-4; 7, 6 Lap Up 7-0; 5, 4 Memnnn 7-0 also slarlod. Won by a neck; n head second and third. Time, lmin 14 4-sseo.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. One mile. 3. 3—ALLOY 8-6 ... McKcnzie 1 1. 2 —Monanui 8-12 '.. Goldfinch 2 2. I—Karangapai 8-9 .. McTavish 3 4, 4 Lady's Boy 8-5; 5, 5 Tondaleyo 8-0 also started. Won by a head; half a head second and third. Time, lmin 41 2-ssec.

FORBURY PARK T.C. HANDICAPS The following handicaps have been declared for events fcn the first day of the Forbury Park Trotting Club's spring meeting on November 22: ROSLYN HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Unliop. pled trotters. 3inin 45sec class. One mile and a hall". Ann Parrish scr Kippagh .. 24 Helen's Bay .. scr Chiming Wrack 36 Little Beta .. scr Kotinga .. 36 Patty Todd. .. scr Flotsam .. 36 Prince Billy Sundy .. 48 Harvester scr Norma Bingen 48 Survivor . . 12 Orphan Biugen 72

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, of 125 govs. 3min 39scc class. One mile and a half. Adsum . . scr Rollicking Wave scr Battlefield . . ser Sago King . . scr Black Shadow scr Seotty Bingen scr Carillon Chimes scr Sir Gowan . . scr Donalda . . scr Summit .. scr Erin's Chanco scr Vanity Fair .. scr Insolvent . . ser Wrackette .. scr Iraq .. scr Grace McElwyn 12 Irish Peach .. ser Whitstone .. 12 Lynley do Oro scr Norrie Rock .. 24 Midshipinaid scr John Dee . . 36 Neola . . scr Sunny Ducrow 36 Paragon . . »cr Dundee . . 48 ST. KILiDA HANDICAP, of 145 sovs. 2uiin I'7'sec class; One mile. Aristotle •• .. scr King's Cup .. 32 Betty Wrack scr. Priceless ..12 Great Thought ncr Real Huou .. 12 Grey Girl ... scr Koyal Parade 12 Nelson Pointer scr Bracken .. 24 Great Antrim 12 Dusolina .. 24 SPRING HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Sniiu lGsec class. Ona milo and three furlongs. Agility .. Kcr Scotfreo .. scr Attorney . . »cr Sylvia Sydney scr Blondio .. Bcr Compass .. 12 Gay Sister .. scr Guy Juu. . . 12 Golden Cross scr General Wrack 12 Greeumantle «cr Wise Guy .. 12 Lena Bingen .. scr Llewellyn's Mountain Pride 24 Jewel scr Lena Thorpe 36 Ronald Derby scr

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. 4min 32scc class. Two miles. Cloudy Range scr Waress . . scr Craganour .. scr Great Chenault 12 Encounter . . scr Great Logan 12 Linella .. scr Huon Voyage 12 Mountain Ore scr Wrackler (T.) 12 Prairie King *cr Master Roy .. 24 Sure . . scr Trampfast .. 24 Taxpayer . . scr Averuus . . 36 War Buoy .. scr Wrecker .. 48 DOMINION HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. Dmin 2sec class. Two miles. Prince Flotsam' 48 Harvester scr Kotinga .. 60 Helen's Bay . . 32 Norma Bingen 72 Survivor . » 24 Triangle . . 96 Kippagh . . 36 CAVERSHAM HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. 3min 29sec class. One mile and a half. Agile ; . scr Great Thought 12 Dollie Derby ■ • scr Paul Drusus . . 12 Guyziah .... scr Raider .. 12 Red Spur .. scr Symmetry . . 12 War Officer scr Real Huon . . 24 Young Travis scr Princess Thea 36 Betty Wrack 12 DASH HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. 2min 47sec class. One mile and a quarter. Ciro . . scr Craganour .. 12 Encounter . . scr Manoeuvre .. 12 Great Chenault scr Muriel de Oro 12 Gunfire . . scr Prairie King 32 Harold Denver scr Sure . . 12 Linella . . scr Waress .. 12 Mountain Ore scr Wild Guy . . 12 Nelson de Oro scr Great Logan ..' 24 Queen Author scr Master Roy .. 24 Trampfast . . scr Wrecker . . 24 War Buoy .. scr Tempest .. 36 Cloudy Range 12 Native Chief 48