OAKS DAY AT RICCARTON

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21938, 12 November 1936, Page 22

OAKS DAY AT RICCARTON

Top Notch Beats Ceme Abbas TRENCH FIGHT WINS HANDICAP WUd Chase Again Successful The Canterbury Jockey Club’s metropolitan meeting was continued at Riccarton yesterday under very favourable conditions, compared with those of the two previous days of the programme. The track and grounds had dried up considerably, and the going was much improved, some fast tunes being recorded. There was a large attendance, though hardly up to that on Cup day, and speculation was very brisk. The sum of £3B,ZSb (win £18,227, place £20,029) was handled, against £22,670 (win £11,802, place £10,868) on the corresponding day at last year s meeting. The total for the three completed days is £118,496 10s, as against £92,918 10s last year, an increase of £25,578. A comparative list of the investments on the three days of the meeting over the last eight years is as follows: Cup Day. Derby Day. Oaks Day.

The Jockey Club Handicap was won by the three-year-old Trench Fight, who, in spite of beings headed by Plato nearing the post, finished too solidly for the Okawa representative. Dungarvan, conceding a good deal of weight to both, finished a good third. Wild Chase added to his excellent record by placing the Canterbury Cup to the credit of Sir Charles Clifford, who got his name on the winning list for the weight-for-age event for the first time. Sir Charles Clifford also won the New Zealand Oaks for the first time, his Day Comet filly Top Notch scoring a meritorious win from Cerne Abbas and Laughing Lass. A feature of the programme was again the remarkable success of the Chokebore stable, which supplied three winners, all in succession, and two third place-getters, making eight wins for the meeting to date and five minor placmgs.

Details of the racing are as winners of the race are:

follows: — PORT COOPER BRUSH HURDLES, Of 275 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. One mile and three-quarters. X. I—H. Elworthy’s b g SPEARMARCH by Spear Dance—Lady - March syrs 9-5 •• D. 9,’ C ? n 1 no + 1 ■ 2. 3—Mrs M. W. Shiel’s ch g Redolent ■ 6yrs 10-8 • • ® eal ® 2 : S 5— J. A. White’s b m Look Smart : ' Byrs 9-5 H. Turner 3 3 2—W. D. and W. H. Orbell’s br g Santoit 7yrs 10-11 .. G. Ridgway 0 6. 6 Smith and Johnson’s b g Toreador 9yrs 9-1 • • H. Anderton 0 4. 4—L. J. Fechney’s b g Acena 7 ; yrs 9-0 .. A. S. Ellis 0 I 7—Mrs J. Mackenzie’s br m Lady . Kate 6yrs 9-0 .. W. Cooper 0 Entering the back stretch Acena led from Look Smart, Spearmarch, Redolent, Toreador, and Santoft. The order was the f.n«» rounding the far turn and across the top Acena was followed by Look Smart and Spearmarch, and Redolent. Look Smart and Spearmarch entered the straight just clear of Redolent, and in a close finish Spearmarch stayed on to beat Redolent by a head, with Look Smart three lengths away. Santoft was fourth. Time, 3min 15 2-ssec. Winner trained by D. O’Connor. Riccarton, SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs: second horse 60 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs from stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2. 2—C. Ryan’s br f BRUNHILDE by Siegfried—Speechless 8-5 W. Broughton 1 1. x—A. K- Firth’s b c Royal Chief g_7 .. B. H. Morris 2 5. 4 —G., R. Macdonald’s br c Lazybones 7-8 .. G. Humphries 3 4. 5 — W. H. Maria's b f Airam 8-5 H. Maria 0 3. 3—D. M. Tweedie’s b g Forecast 8-0 J. Dooley 0 6. 7—J. Richardson’s b c Royal Order 7.13 .. D. Hall 0 9. B— W. Higgins’s br c Sigurd 7-12 S. Wilson 0 13. 13—L- Smith’s ch c Soipit 7-11 car. g_l .. P. Atkins 0 II 12 —A. P. Greenfield’s ch g Heidelberg 7-11 •• A. Messervy 0 11. ii—A. Louisson’s b c Merry March 7_9 .. S. Anderson 0 11 H —A. Louisson’s br f Princess Roma 7-7 car. 7-8 .. J. Mclnally 0 14. 14— J. Porter’s ch c Bouillon 7-9 W. Rickerby 0 8. 9—Mrs B. H. Edkins’s b f Accomplice 7-7 .. C. Goulsbro 0 7. 6— P. T. Hogan’s b f Bellerive 7-7 C. Wilson 0 10. 10—Mrs H.. B. Douglas’s ch f Mulatto 7-7 .. A. C. Messervy 0 .When the course proper was reached Bnmbilde was in charge, with Bellerive, Merry March. Royal Chief, Airam, and Royal Order also showing up. Brunhilde stayed on to win by half a length from Royal Chief, with Lazybones three lengths away. Mulatto was fourth. Time, Imin 0 4-ssec. Winner trained by S. J. Reid, Trentham. j NEW ZEALAND OAKS STAKES, Of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from stake. For three-year-old fillies. Weight 8-10. One mile and a half. 2. 2—Sir Charles Clifford’s b f TOP NOTCH by Day Comet—Top Score G. Humphries 1 8. 3—C. N. Draper’s b f Ceme Abbas by Lord Warden—Monoxide W. Broughton 2 1. I—T. A. Duncan’s rn f Laughing Lass by Laughing Prince—Night Out • ■ B. H. Morris 3 4. 4 —W. J. Carson’s br f Dawning Light by Arausio—Aureate L. Pine 0 5. 5—P. T. Hogan’s br f Double Gift by Polazel—Bella Lake C. Wilson 0 8. 6— L. W. Storry’s b f La France by Robespierre—Rose of Tralee A. Messervy 0 Dawning Light le3 out of the straight and was followed down the back by La France, Laughing Lass, Double Gift, Top Notch, and Cerne Abbas. Dawning Light and La France were in charge at the far turn and to the half, but Double Gift was the first to enter the straight, with Laughing Lass. Cerne Abbas, and Top Notch next. Top Notch finished well to win by a length and a half from Cerne Abbas, with Laughing Lass half a length away. Double Gift was fourth. Time, 2min 35 3-ssec. Winner trained by H. aftd A. Cutts, Riccarton.

* Dead heat. Winner’s pedigree is as follows;

TOP NOTCH Top Score Day Comet Winning I „ m a.,*. St TTrncnllln

[ JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 500 so vs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from stake. One mile 1. I—Sir Charles Clifford's hj c TRENCH FIGHT by Winning HitScrimmage 3yrs 8-4 G. Humphries 1 4. 4—T. H. Lowry's ch hj Plato 4yrs 8-9 .. .. W. Broughton 2 3. 3—J. C. Kennedy’s br g Dungarvan 4yrs 9-7 ~ L. Pine 3 6. 6—J. M. Reedy’s br hj Pakanui 4yrs 8-10 .. .. C. Goulsbro 0 2.2 J. H. Grlgg’s b g Concertpitch 4yrs 8-9 .. .. A, Messervy 0 7. 7—J. M. Samson’s blk g- Southdown 7yrs 7-9 .. .. H. Hibberd 0 8. B—E. D. Davis’s br g Carfex 7yrs 7-8 .. A. Parsons 0 5. 5 —H. W. Moss’s b g Boomerang 4yrs 7-8 .. .. S. Wilson 0 With a furlong covered. Trench Fight had charge from Plato, Concertpitch, Pa-

kanui, and Dungarvan. Crossing the top. Trench Fight and Plato piloted the field, to lead into the straight from Dungarvan, Pakanui, Boomerang, and Concertpitch. In a hard finish. Trench Fight beat Plato by a neck, with Dungarvan two lengths away. Boomerang was fourth. Time. Imin 38 l-ssec. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Riccarton. CANTERBURY CUP, Of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from stake. Weight-for-age. One mile and a half. 2 1 sir Charles Clifford’s b c WILD CHASE . by Paper Money—Wild Hind 3yrs 7-9 ... G. Humphries 1 22 R. J. Murphy’s hr m Cuddle 7yrs 9-0 .. .. ,S. Wilson 2 g_ 4 m. J. Moodabe’s ch g Master Brierly 7yrs 9-5 .. H. Wiggins 3 5 s—Miss M. C. Wilson’s b g Argentic ' 7yrs 9-5 .. .. L. Pine 0 4 3 c. N. Draper’s ch c Gustos 3yrs ‘ 7.9 .. W. Broughton 0 Gustos and Cuddle led into the back, followed by Wild Chase, Master Brierly, and Argentic. At the mile Gustos and Cuddle were five lengths clear of Wild Chase and the order was the same to the half where Cuddle took charge and led into the straight from Wild Chase, Argentic and Master Brierly. Wild Chase drew out at the distance to beat Cuddle by a length and a half, with Master Brierly half a length away. Argentic was fourth. Time, 2min 33sec. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Riccarton. Winner! of the race are:—

three miles, and from 1870 to 189!) and from 1902 it was two miles and a quarter. In 1900, 1901, and 1928, the distance was one mile and three-quarters. In 1932 it. was one mile and a quarter and in 1933 a mile and a halt. t After a dead-heat with Knottingley (Ray), run in 4min 27sec. i No time taken. ASHLEY HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from stake. Hack conditions. Six furlongs. 2.2 J. P. Herlihy’s ch f GOLD BOA by Balboa —March Off 4vrs 9-8 R. Mackie 1 14. 13—L. W. Storry’s br m Joyous syrs 8-9 .. . . A. Russell 2 10. 11— J. B. Pearson’s b f Wine Card 3yrs 8-5 .. .. H. Wiggins 3 1. I—D. J. Barry’s blk g Black Thread 4yrs 9-5 .. .. P. Atkins 0 3. 3—A. Louisson’s b g Roaming 4yrs 8-12 .. W. Broughton 0 6. 7 —W. Higgins’s b c Debham 4yrs 8-10 .. .. S. Wilson 0 15. 16— R. McLennan’s b g Cyclonic 6yrs 8-6 .. .. B. H. Morris 0 8. B—J. H. Watson’s ch m Rose of Tralee 6yrs 8-6 .. J. Dooley 0 5. 4—Sir Charles Clifford’s b c Impersonator 3yrs 8-5 G. Humphries 0 9. 6—G. R. Macdonald’s br f Thermidor 3yrs 8-5 . . A. C. Messervy 0 11. 12— G. J. Barton’s b g Autumn Wind 6yrs 8-5 .. .. C. Wilson 0 7. 9—E. N. Didham’s b m Linguist syrs 8-5 .. .. A. E. Didham 0 16. 15— H. D. Greenwood’s b f Cyrillian 3yrs 8-5 .. .. C. Goulsbro 0 4. 5—C. Barr’s ch m Gold Label syrs 8-3 .. .. A. Parsons 0 17. 17— E. Hay's br f Culotte 4yrs 8-3 A. Messervy 0 , 11. 10—L. R. C. Macfarlane’s br c Rousseau 3yrs 8-1 .. H. Hibberd 0 11. 14—Miss O. Stewart’s ch g Elbanor syrs 8-0 .. .. J. McCauley 0 22. 21— T. I. Smith’s b g Dark Rose syrs 8-0 .. .. .. S. Anderson 0 21. 22—P. F. Campbell’s b g Rovolo syrs 8-0 .. H. Phillips 0 23. 23—L. J. Fechney’s ch g Oriental King 4yrs 8-0 .. S. Farland 0 18. 20— J. A. Smaill’s b f Night Wings 8-0 .. .. W. Cooper 0 20. 19— J. T. Johnson’s br f Paper Note 4yrs 8-0 .. W. Johnston 0 20. 19— O. Connolly’s b m Pink Robe I syrs 8-0 car. 8-6 i .. G. Rldgway 0 18. 18—Mrs G. G. Holmes’s b c The Duel 3yrs 8-0 .. .. J. Mclnally 0 18. 18—P. Galligan’s ch f Universe 4yrs i 8-0 .. E. Pmn 0 Paper Note and Pink Robe and The Duel > and Universe were bracketed on the totalisator. When the course proper was reached. Gold Boa was in charge from Joyous, and of the remainder Gold Label, Wine Card. Thermidor, Black Thread, and Cyrillian were the most prominent. Gold Boa ; was not troubled to win by a length and a half from Joyous, with Wine Card a

similar distance away. Thermidor was fourth. Time, Imin 12 2-ssec. Winner trained by W. E. Hancock, Wingatui. OTAIO PLATE, Of 400 sovs, inc. plate 25 sovs; second horse 80 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from stake. Hack conditions. One mile and a quarter. 4. s—w. H. Gaisford’s b g MANDAMUS by Llmond—Drastic 3yrs 8-1 P. Atkins 1 1. I—l.1 —I. L. M. Coop’s br g Willie Win syrs 8-7 .. G. Humphries 2 8. B—G. A. Kain’s b g Jack Ahoy 4yrs 8- •• W. Broughton 3 2.2 — G. Murray-Aynsley’s ch m Chidden syrs 9-2 .. B. H. Morris 0 5. 4—D. Grant’s br g Rebel Lad syrs 9- •. .. S. Wilson 0 6. 6—J. A. White’s b g High Glee 6yrs 8-9 .. .. A. E. Didham 0 3. 3—H. B. Lorigan’s br m Geitel syrs 8-5 .. .. P. Burgess 0 9. 9 —C. Holdsworth’s b g Studley Royal 3yrs 7-11 .. S. Anderson 0 12. 11 —C. J. James’s br g Hunting Bag 7yrs 7-7 .. .. C. Goulsbro 0 6. 7—M. M. Friedlander’s ch m Convivial syrs 7-7 .. A. Parsons 0 10. 10— F. Shaw’s b m Pink Del syrs 7-7 H. Phillips 0 11. 12—Mrs J. M. H. Tripp’s b f Heloise 4yrs 7-7 .. A. Messervy 0 13. 13— H. Rigby’s b m Sky Lass 6yrs 7-7 car. 8-2 .. .. L. Harding 0 Mandamus and Pink Del were the first to show out, but going along the back Pink Del had charge, followed by Mandamus, Jack Ahoy, Convivial, and Chidden. Pink Del was four lengths clear of Mandamus at the far turn, but Mandamus led into the straight, with Jack Ahoy, Convivial, Chidden, Geitel, and Willie Win next. Mandamus stayed on to win by a length from Willie Win, with Jack Ahoy a neck away. Convivial was fourth. Time, 2min 6sec. Winner trained by F. W. Davis, Woodville.

AVON HANDICAP, Of 3QO sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 3. 3—W. H. Maria’s ch hj TRIUNE by Tippler—Trice 4yrs 8-9 J. Mclnally 1 8. B— W. Hosking’s br g Greek Gold 7yrs 8-5 .. .. P. Atkins 2 1. I—Sir Charles Clifford's br c Paper Slipper 3yrs 9-3 .. G. Humphries 3 2.2 W. Scott’s b m Knockfin 6yrs 8-11 .. B. H. Morris 0 4. 4—J. M. Samson’s b hj Guarantee 6yrs 8-6 .. .. R. Mackie 0 5. 5—H. B. Archer’s b g Capital syrs 7-12 .. .. A. Parsons 0 13. 13— F. Hall’s ch g Rebel Chief 6yrs 7-9 .. S. Anderson 0 9. 9—Dr. M. G. Louisson’s br g Invoice syrs 7-9 car. 7-6 .. J. McCauley 0 7. 7—Mrs D. Levin’s br g Dollar Bill syrs 7-9 .. W. Broughton 0 11. 11— E. and M. McPadden’s b g Bon Tray 6yrs 7-7 .. C. Goulsbro 0 6. 6—Mrs M. A. Fox’s br m Gaysome 6yrs 7-7 .. .. C. Wilson 0 14. 14—Mrs N. S. Perry’s ch g Manetho Byrs 7-7 .. .. A. Messervy 0 12. 12 —T. Hobbs’s br f Silver Sail 4yrs 7-7 .. .. H. Hibberd 0 10. 10— E. Kingan’s b g Arrowrose 6yrs 7-7 .. .. H. Phillips 0 The early leaders were Arrowrose. Bon Tray, and Triune, and when the course proper was reached they were closely followed by Knockfin, Capital, and Invoice. Triune stayed on in a close finish to win by a length from Greek Gold, with Paper Slipper a neck away. Capital was fourth. Time, Imin 11 2-ssec, Winner trained by owner, Avondale. NOTES ON THE RACING

Spearmarch Opens Account Investors commenced the day well by making Spearmarch favourite for the Port Cooper Brush Hurdles, as he won after an interesting tussle with Redolent, Acena and Look Smart disputed the lead until the former retired three furlongs from home, and Look Smart and Spearmarch turned for home almost abreast, clear of Redolent and Santoft. Redolent jumped to the front at the last fence, and 100 yards from the post appeared to be a comfortable winner, but Spearmarch worried him out of his position a few strides from the line and gained a head verdict. Look Smart weakened into a moderate third place, three lengths in front of Santoft, who gave one of his poor displays. Acena and Lady Kate were beaten off. Spearmarch owed his victory to better staying ability than Redolent, and gave indications of going on to become a high-class hurdler. Redolent showed a big improvement on his first day’s effort, but the journey found him out. Look Smart also fared better, but was done with at the last fence. Santoft was never going so well as on the first day, a failing he has previously displayed at a meeting. Acena went to the front at the second fence, and was mainly responsible for the good time recorded, but he could not carry on. Lady Kate was the leader for about a furlong, but soon went back to last place and stayed there. Toreador did not improve. Brunhilde Again Royal Chief and Brunhilde had most support in the Spring Nursery Handicap, and they fought out the finish, with Brunhilde again triumphant. Brunhilde, from wide put. began smartly, and working her way towards the rails was in front on to the course proper from Royal Chief, Bellerive. Merry March, Airam, and Royal Order. Brunhilde and Royal Chief drew away from the field inside the distance, and although the former always held control, Royal Chief was only half a length away at the post. Lazybones did not become prominent until a furlong away, and he finished fast into third place, two lengths in front of his stable mate Mulatto. Royal Order. Airam, Accomplice, Bellerive, and Solpit followed. The winner again showed marked speed, and in this case combined it with stamina, as she ran out the five furlongs very solidly. Royal Chief showed another encouraging effort, and will probably do better later over more ground than the winner. Lazybones came from well back, and Mulatto, who was making his first appearance, also did some good work over the last furlong. Royal Order was slower than many of the others to get into his stride, but ran a useful race nevertheless. Merry March, by Nightmarch from Kilmiss, showed prominence for , half a mile, as did Bellerive and Airam. The Fillies’ Classic Laughing Lass was a surprise favourite for the New Zealand Oaks, but after being in a good position entering the straight she failed to see the jouri ney out. Dawning Light and La France acted as pacemakers for three parts of 1 the journey, with Laughing Lass and Double Gift next in front of Top Notch and Cerne Abbas. The last-named i made a fast forward move rounding the home turn, where the two leaders 1 dropped out, and Double Gift led into ( the straight from Laughing Lass, Cerne Abbas, and Top Notch. Cerne Abbas i soon had Double Gift’s measure, but inside the distance Top Notch had taken 1 charge, and, without being seriously f threatened, won decisively from Cerne Abbas, who beat Laughing Lass by half • a length. There was then a gap of 10 lengths to Double Gift, with Dawning Light and La France well in the rear. Tpp Notch outclassed the others once ! the serious stages were reached. Cerne : Abbas had every chance, but never gave indications of beating the winner I in the straight Dawning Light and , La Prance gave poor displays as stayers.

Favourite’s Meritorious Win

Trench Fight, favourite for the Jockey Club Handicap, showed another sterling performance in winning in fast time, after a stubborn battle with Plato. He was first out, and held command throughout from Plato, untij the latter drew up to him inside the distance and headed him momentarily, but the favourite came again, and won by a neck. Dungarvan, who was third into the straight, was in difficulty under his big weight after the distance was passed, and was two lengths away, m third place, more than a length in front of Boomerang. Concertpitch was next with Pakanui, Southdown and Carfex following at intervals. Trench Fight was responsible for the fast run mile, the first half being run in 46 3-ssec, with a strong following wind. He is undoubtedly one of the best of the season’s three-year-olds, in spite of his defeat by Wild Chase in the Derby. Plato improved on his previous display, but just failed to go on with the advantage he gained a furlong from home. Dungarvan had a big task, especially in such a fast run race, and there was every excuse for his defeat. Boomerang was never really dangerous, but Concertpitch failed to show any of his previous dash, and is evidently not himself. Pakanui was done with as soon as the run home was commenced. The Canterbury Cup

Wild Chase completed the hat-trick for Sir Charles Clifford and the stable horseman, G. Humphries, by winning the weight-for-age event, the Canterbury Cup, in a convincing manner. Gustos was the first to act as pacemaker, but was joined by Cuddle at the mile, and the pair carried on in front until Cuddle took sole charge rounding the top turn. Wild Chase, who was six lengths back at the mile, made a forward move passing the five furlong post, and soon passed Gustos, and set off after Cuddle, who was about three lengths in front entering the straight, but Wild Chase had her measure before the distance post was passed, and gradually drew away to win by nearly two lengths. Master Brierly, who tailed the field from the early stages, but was never far away, put in a telling finishing effort to get within half a length of Cuddle. Argentic was five lengths away, a similar distance in front of Gustos, who faded right out three furlongs from home. Gold Boa Repeats

The favourite for the Ashley Handicap, Black Thread, failed to make good, but the second choice, Gold Boa, justified her position by a decisive win. She drew a position wide out, but beginning smartly, soon rushed to the front, and when the course proper was reached she held an inside berth from Joyous, with Gold Label, Thermidor. Cyrillian, Black Thread, and Wine Card the most prominent of the others. The two leaders had the finish to themselves. Gold Boa easily accounting for Joyous. In a close tussle for third money. Wine Card just beat Thermidor. Roaming, Autumn Wind, and Cyrillian were next. Gold Boa reeled off another creditable performance, and seems to be at hcmejn all kinds of going. Joyous did better on the improved surface. Wine Card was nearer the leaders at the post than at any previous stage, and just got up to head off Thermidor, who ran another sound race. Mandamus Stays On Willie Win, favourite for the Otaio Plate, was badly favoured at the start, and he was in last place for about two furlongs. Pink Del soon opened up a gap from Mandamus and Jack Ahoy,

and carried on to the home turn, where Mandamus wore her down. Mandamus was first to enter the straight from Jack Ahoy, Convivial. Geitel, and Willie Win. Geitel did not last long, and Willie Win joined Jack Ahoy and Convivial in challenging Mandamus, but none could not make much impression, and Mandamus had a comfortable victory from Willie Win, who got up in the last few strides to beat Jack Ahoy, with Convivial a neck away. Heloise was next, in front of Geitel, High Glee, Rebel Lad, and Chidden, in that order.

SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs.

This was the winner’s first success since he won on the second day of the Wanganui meeting in September. Willie Win was undoubtedly unlucky, as he lost some valuable ground early, and had to go round several horses to get into the finish. Jack Ahoy ran a sound race, and Convivial, having her first outing at the meeting, again indicated her ability over a middle distance. Chidden was never dangerous, and Rebel Lad, after a slow beginning, was never within reach of the leaders. Pink Del showed a lot of pace, and N at one stage was four lengths out in' front. Studley Royal was slow away, and failed to improve his position to any extent. Triune Wins Paper Slipper was confidently supported to win the concluding event, but did not get away as smartly as usual, and when he tried to make a forward move up to the leaders turning for home,- there was no opening for him, and he did not get through until nearing the post. He then put in some solid work, but was beaten into third place. Triune, on the rails, was one of the first to show out, with Arrowrose, Bon Tray, Knockfin, Capital, and Invoice also prominent. There was not much between Triune, Bon Tray, and Arrowrose on to the course proper, with Capital and Knockfin in close attendance, and Paper Slipper and Greek Gold following. Triune had charge passing the distance, and carried on for a fairly comfortable win from Greek Gold, who beat Paper Slipper by a neck, with Capital a head away. Guarantee, Bon Tray, and Manetho followed. Triune benefited by his two previous races, and had this event won a good distance from home. Greek Gold finished from well back on this occasion. Paper Slipper finished solidly after an unfavourable passage. Capital was always prominent, without being dangerous. An improved performance came from Guarantee, who will soon return to the winning list. HANDICAPS FOR FOURTH DAY Mr J. E. Henrys has declared the following handicaps for the fourth day’s progi'fimme (Saturday):— SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 250 sdvs. One mile.

Royal 7 12 CRESSY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb.

STONYHURST HANDICAP, at 9M One mile. T|||:

MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, at 450 HR- |k furlongs.

£ £ £ 1929 .. 63,776 46,038 44,859 1930 .. 48,674 33,727 33,300 1931 •• 34,417 22,137 22,207 1932 .• 28,635 16,592 16,492 1933 .. 35,940 13,485 22,414 1934 36,322 22,451 20,764 1935 .. 41,341 28,907 22,670 1936 .. . . 49,637 30,548 38,256

Winner. m. 8. 1887 G. G. Stead's Enid 2 52 i 1888 W C. Webb's Enchantress 2 482 1889 G. H Clifford’s Cynisca .. 2 442 1890 W. C. Webb’s Diadem .. 2 50| 1891 D. O'Brien’s Florrie 2 43J 1892 J. Brabazon’s Dora 2 49 1893 G. G. Stead’s Ich Dien .. 2 39 1-5 1894 G. G. Stead’s Blue Fire .. 2 46 1893 G G. Stead’s Bellicent . • 2 44J 1896 1897 T. Morrin's Armilla Sir Geo. Clifford's Gold2 43i leaf 2 43 4-5 1898 G. G. Stead's Motto 2 56& 1899 D. McLeod’s Miss Delaval 2 42 1900 G. G. Stead’s Ismene 2 40 2-5 1901 1902 G. G. Stead’s Cruciform Hon. G. McLean's Lady 2 43 4-5 Rosslyn 2 44 1903 J. B. Reid’s Gladsome .. 2 40 3-5 1904 G. G Stead's Nightfall.. 2 40 4-5 1905 G. G. Stead’s Isolt 2 48 1906 G. Hunter’s Mungista 42 1907 H. A. Knight’s Mercy .. J. S. Thane’s Artillerie .. 2 412 1908 2 37 4-5 1909 1910 D. Rutherford's Ingoda . . L. G. D. Acland’s Mar2 39 1-5 1911 tine Sir Geo. Clifford’s 2 36 4-5 1912 Counterfeit Sir Geo, Clifford’s Brown 2 38 4-5 1913 Owl A. Alexander’s Bonny 2 49 1914 Helen Sir Geo. Clifford’s Court 2 38 1-5 Martial 2 38 4-5 1915 T. H, Lowry’s Desert Gold 2 35 2-5 1916 W. E. Bidwill’s Devotion 2 36 4-5 1917 J. Walker's Impediment 2 36 2-5 1918 J. B. Reid's Punka 2 37 1919 O. G. Dalgety’s Warlove F. Tillev’s Isabel 2 38 1920 2 39 4-5 1921 G. Gould’s Palestrina 2 35 1922 *T. A. Duncan’s Enthusiasm and W. T. Hazlett’s 1923 Gold Light W. T. Hazlett’s Razzle 2 35 4-5 Dazzle 2 34 1924 1925 C. G. Dalgety’s Starmist Mrs M. Blackmore’s Man2 36 2-5 dane 2 34 3-5 1926 1927 J. A. Ainge’s Pink Terrace E. L. Riddiford’s Wild 2 36 3-5 Pigeon 2 35 3-5 1928 G. D. Greenwood’s Pride 2 35 1929 F. Earl’s Eaglet 2 3 5 1-5 1930 G. D. Greenwood’s Praise 2 36 1931 1932 W. Jury’s Korokio G. Murray-Aynsley's Silver 2 33 1-6 1933 Scorn J. M. Robertson’s Sweet 2 36 Agnes 2 37 1934 1935 A. Louissnn’s Variant D. W. Westenra’g Lady 2 37 4-5 1936 Grnceful Sir Chas. Clifford's Top 2 47 Notch 35 3-5

St. Simon Galopin St. Angela Isabel Plebeian Parma Lactantlus Petrarch Koumiss Catkin Dog Rose Lady Loverule f Treadmill Bill of Portland Catherine Wheel 3 i Goldleaf Stonyhurst Golden Crest Cannie Chiel Clanranald Weathereye ►> Lady Wayward Bill of Portland Elusive

Winner. m. s. 1854 1855 G. Lee's Tamerlane .. (No race) 1856 W. Smart's Tamerlane .. 1857 C Turner’s War Eagle .. W. Barnard's Scrip 8 52 1859 C. Redwood’s Wetsail 1860 C. Redwood’s Wetsail .. w.o. 1861 H. Stafford’s Ultima "— 1862 H. P. Lance’s Revoke 3 26 1863 H P. Lance’s Golden Cloud — 1864 1865 —. McKenzie’s Shillelagh W~ Harris’s Belle of the 4 3 Isle 5 51 1866 1867 W. Harris’s Storrabird .. —. Studholme’s Knot5 54 tingley 6 6 1870 H. Redwood’s Peeress 4 17 1871 tH. Redwood’s Peeress 4 18 1872 S. Nosworthy's Lurline .. 4 I'd 1873 S. Nosworthy’s Lurline .. 4 8 1874 X). O’Brien’s Tambourini 4 16 Winner. m. s. 1875 P. Campbell’s Dan O’Rourke 4 18i 1876 H. Redwood’s Guy Fawkes 4 163 1877 —. Farmer’s Ariel 4 Hi 1878 R. Ray’s Templeton 4 11 1879 E. G. Griffith’s Betrayer.. 4 7 1880 G. Fraser’s Le Loup 4 9 1881 W. Robinson's Grip 4 6 1882 D. Proudfoot’s Sir Modred 4 14i 1883 J. Pilbrow’s Welcome Jack 4 15 1884 J. Pilbrow’s Welcome Jack 4 15i 1885 W. Reeve's Stonyhurst .. 4 nj 1886 P. Butler’s Artillery 4 10i 1887 G. G. Stead’s Maxim 4 U 1888 P. Butler's Mantou 4 12 1889 S. H. Gollan’s Tirailleur 4 3 1890 P. Butler’s Crackshot 4 43 1891 D. O’Brien's Freedom .. 4 5i 1892 G. G. Stead’s Stepniak .. 4 43 1893 J. B. Reid’s Skirmisher.. 4 4J 1894 M. Hobbs’s Prime Warden 4 33 1895 H. Craig’s Euroclydon . . 3 573 1896 M. Hobbs's Lady Zetland 3 59 1-5 1897 G. G. Stead’s Multiform 4 3 3-5 1898 G. G. Stead's Multiform 4 25 1899 F. N. George’s Seahorse 3 56 1-5 1900 D. Gordon’s Advance 3 7 3-5 1901 G. G. Stead’s Menschikoff 3 7 1-5 1902 G. G. Stead’s Cruciform . . 4 9 2-5 1903 Sir G. Clifford's Treadmill 3 59 2-5 1904 G. G. Stead’s Martian . . 4 22 4-5 1905 G. G. Stead’s Noctuiform 4 2 3-5 1906 D. O'Brien’s Multifid 4 3 4-5 1907 W. E. Bidwill’s Elevation 4 11 2-5 1908 1909 G. F. Moore’s Signor Mesdames Foss and 3 58 2-5 Stuart’s Elysian 4 0 19X0 1911 J. Monk’s Diabolo Stead Bros, and G. D. 3 58 1-5 1912 Greenwood’s Vice-Admiral W. S. Davidson’s Gold4 18 3-5 1913 finder G. D. Greenwood’s Cheru4 8J 1914 bini JW. E. Bidwill’s Reputation 4 16 1915 C. G. Dalgety’s Warstep 4 2 1916 G. L. Stead’s The Toff .. 3 52 3-5 1917 T. H. Lowrv’s Estland . . 4 13 1918 1919 W. R. Kemble’s Snub . . V. and E. Riddiford's 3 56 1-5 Mascot 3 56 3-5 1920 W. F. Desha's Duo 4 3 4-5 1921 F. S. Easton’s Amythas . . 3 55 1922 A. B. Williams's Gasbag 3 52 1923 H. A. Knight’s Ballymena W. T. Hazlett’s Gold Light 4 3 1-5 1924 3 52 1925 H. E. Card’s The Banker 4 12 4-5 1926 A. B. Williams’s Rapine 3 54 1927 1928 H. A. Knight’s Limerick T. A. Duncan's Laughing 3 59 Prince 3 1 2-5 1929 G. Murrav-Avnslev’s Chide 3 56 4-5 1930 1931 1932 A. Louisson's Nightmarch No race G. Murray-Aynsley’s Silver 3 52 1-5 Scorn 2 4 1933 1934 J. A. McDougall’s Nightly T. Fraser, jun.’s Sporting 2 37 3-5 Blood 2 33 2-5 1935 1936 D. Grant’s Kinnoull Sir Chas. Clifford’s Wild 2 43 3-5 Chase 2 33 * From 1865 to 1869 the distance was

st. lb. st. lb. Toper . 10 9 Recollection 9 4 Golden Lap 10 9 Sir Rosenor 9 3 Jack Ahoy 10 3 Nightbound 9 2 Cyclonic 9 13 Dropped Braw Lad 9 12 Catch 9 0 Catoma 9 11 Lady Kate 9 0 Convivial 9 11 Ilythia 9 p Hunting Bay 9 6 Peacock 9 0 Polygraph 9 5 Pennywise 9 0 Redolent 9 5 Acena 9 o Grampian .. 9 5 Madge’s Coin 9 0

st. lb. st. lb. Land Raid 9 3 Gold Label 7 11 Top Notch 9 3 Celerrimus 7 11 Black Thread 9 2 Pink Del 7 11 Peter Culotte 7 11 Beckford 9 0 Silver Slipper 7 10 Chidden 9 0 Natty 7 8 Joyous 8 12 Great Empire 7 7 Fiord 8 9 Gresham 7 7 Roaming 8 8 Chief Lama 7 7 Debham 8 5 . Black Coat 7 7 Glenavon 8 4 Mutunga 7 7 Master Vola Dale .. 7 7 Reynard 8 1 Mutus 7 7 Cyclonic 8 0 Dark Rose .. 7 7 Impersonator 8 0 Day Dress .. 7 7 Linguist 8 0 Oriental King 7 7 Rose of Pesetas 7 7 Tralee 8 0 Pink Robe .. 7 7 Autumn Wind 8 0 Coxcomb 7 7 Arrownilla 7 13 Ardmayle .. 7 7 Orange Bud 7 13 Golden Owl’s Gleam 7 13 Emblem 7 7 Sir Hugh .. 7 12 Arrow Glen 7 7 Studley Roy Bun 7 7

Concertpitch 9 13 Gaysome 8 3 Travenna 9 11 McHeath 8 3 Ponty 9 9 Manetho 8 2 Polydora 9 7 Daring Deed 8 0 Guarantee .. 9 6 Rebel Lad .. 8 0 Tunneller 9 1 Wild Career 8 0 Lochlaggan 8 10 Last Link .. 8 0 Riptide 8 9 Willie Win 8 0 Boomerang 8 9 Fairway 8 0 Queen Sansfoy 8 0 Dorothy 8 8 Debham 8 0 Carfejc 8 8 Toreador 8 0 Great Star .. 8 3 PIONEER HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. Five furlongs. st.ib. st. lb. Counterblast 9 4 Patuma 7 7 Brunhilde 9 1 Landing 7 7 Royal Chief 8 9 Bouillon 7 7 Airam 8 4 Solpit 7 7 Top Row 8 3 Merry March 7 7 Card Player 8 0 Daymist 7 7 Forecast 7 13 Sigurd 7 7 Garonne 7 12 Accomplice 7 7 Screamer 7 12 Mob Rule .. 7 7 Happy Night 7 12 Atalanta Lass 7 7 Guinea Fowl 7 12 Bellerive 7 7 Royal Order 7 11 Allspice 7 7 Lazybones .. 7 8 Yale 7 7 Comus 7 7 Princess Heidelberg 7 7 Roma 7 7 METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 730 sovs. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Cuddle 9 9 Dark Shadow 7 11 Master Might 7 9 Brierly 9 i Tunneller .. 7 8 Dungarvan .. 9 0 Toper 7 7 Fersen 8 13 The Surgeon 7 7 Red Manfred 8 12 Tout le Monde 7 7 Argentic 8 10 Shy 7 7 Wild Chase 8 9 Rona Bay .. 7 7 Ponty 8 4 Southdown .. 7 7 Travenna 8 1 Sunee 7 7 Hazoor 8 1 Queen Friesland 8 1 Dorothy 7 7 Davolo 8 1 McHeath . 7 7 Werohia 8 1 Monlpere .. 7 7 Polydora 8 1 Gold Cross .. 7 7 Gay Boy 8 0 Grand Finale 7 7 Epris 7 13 Stolen March 7 7 HAGLEY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs Nine furlongs. st. lb. fit lh Willie Win .. 9 0 Dawning Rebel Lad .. 9 0 Light 7 10 Sovereign Convivial 7 a Lady 8 11 Rose of High Glee .. 8 9 Tralee 7 8 Fiord 8 9 Recollection 7 7 Charade 8 6 Lofty 7 7 Jack Ahoy .. 8 6 Nightbound 7 7 Geitel 8 5 Pink Del .. 7 7 Stolen March 8 S Heloise 7 7 Gold Cross 8 2 Derive 7 7 Swordstlck 8 2 Princess Ball 7 7 Cerne Abbas 8 1 Maka Ahi .. 7 7 Braw Lad 7 H Sky Lass ., 7 7

st, ib. at,H| Paper Studley S Slipper 10 2 Royal ti.'K, Mandamus 9 5 Seigmund — -Warn. Top Notch .. 9 4 Sir Hush .... CVr Laughing Sunbeam Mir 8 11 Dawning . - jjgfcBirthday Light flK Party 8 S Cyriliian .." fll Epic 8 6 Double Gt& tig. Wine Card 8 6 Silver ‘' - ' 1 JBt Stolen March 8 6 Thermidor 8 6 La France .. tJmf& Cerne Abbas 8 2 Black Coat t W Pelmet 8 2 In the Dank S*f Orange Bud 8 1 Almira .* Rousseau 8 0

st. lb. afcl Dungarvan 9 9 Rebel Chief « Paper Dollar BIB T Slipper 9 4 Invoice •• | Triune 9 2 Grey Honour %' Emissary 9 2 Bon Tray .. fj Pakanul 8 11 Light Comedy * Knockfin 8 11 Gay some .. f Concertpitch 8 8 Silver Sail .. t Greek Gold 8 8 Roaming .. $ Star Artist 8 3 Wild Career . t’ Matoru 8 2 Fiord .. ■ m Royal Secret 7 13 Epic .. T Land Raid 7 12 Cyrillian .. -* Ben Braggie 7 10 Arrow Boae spt Capital 7 9 Silver Lark T