RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22082, 3 May 1937, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES May B—Ambcrley R.C. May 8, 12—Hawke's Bay J.C. May 12, 15—Egmont R.C. May 12—Ashburton County R.C. May 12—Southland R.C. May 12—Bay of Islands R.C., at Pukekohe. May 12, 15—Otaki-Maori R.C. May 15—Waipa R.C. May 20, 22—South Canterbury .J.C. I May 22 —Carterton R.C. { May 22, 24 —Waikato R.C. jMay 29—Foxton R.C. I June 5, 9, 12—Auckland R.C. June 9. 10, If—Dunedin J.C. June 9, 12—Napier Park R.C. June 17. 19—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 19—Greymouth J.C. June 19—Opotiki J.C. June 24. 26—Wanganui J.C. June 26— Ashburton County R.C. June 30—Dannevirke Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES May B—Waikato T.C. May B—Oamaru T.C. May 12, 15 —Forbury Park T.C. May 20— Canterbury Park T.C. June 9— Ashburton T.C. June 19. 23— Auckland T.C. TURF GOSSIP Answer to Correspondent “Punter,” Christchurch: Write to iecretary of club. Information cannot be published. \ At Amberley The committee of the Amberley Racing Club held a meeting on the racecourse on Saturday, and several matters were attended to in preparation for next Saturday’s annual fixture. It was decided to make a change in the order of events, the Amberley Handicap being now the seventh event, and the Kowai Trot the concluding event. The single pool system will m operation. Acceptances for all races will close with the secretary at 5 P.m, to-day, at the office of the Canterbury Jockey Club. Racing at Washdyke ' The programme for the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s winter meeting provides for a steeplechase each day, and with so many horses being prepared for jumping races this year, ® large entry is anticipated. The South Canterbury Handicap, of 200 sovs, one mile and a quarter, will be the principal event on the first day, and the Elloughton Handicap, of 175 sovs, one mile and 35 yards, will be decided on the second day. Hacks are well catered lor with no race under the value of 100 sovs. Nominations for all events will close at 9 p.m. on Thursday. Apprentice Suspended The judicial stewards at Oamaru were called together after the running of the Waitaki Hack. Handicap on Saturday to hear a charge against H. Hidberd, rider of Arrowglen, of causing Interference to Natty, ridden by A. B. Ellis, and they decided to suspend Hibberd for one month. .West Australian Visitor The lion, H. Millington, Minister for Public Works in the West Australian Government, and Mrs Millington were interested spectators at the Oamaru Jockey Club’s races on Saturday. Starter Reprimanded A meeting of the committee of the Oamaru Jockey Club was held during an interval in Saturday’s programme to call upon the club’s starter, C. Gieseler, to * explain his reasons for allowing Eiord tp start from No. 1 in the Presidents’ Handicap on the first day after the gelding had drawn No. 5. It was decided severely to reprimand Gieseler lor not complying with rule 20 of the • Buies of Racing, which gives a starter power to place a fractious horse in the rear of a field, or to order the horse to be,drawn up on the outside of hurdles placed on the outside of a field. Over Country Sky Pilot (R. Smith) and Monastic (F. Smith) were sent out to jump two rounds of the schooling steeplechase fences .at Riccarton on Saturday, but Monastic got in too close to the second fence, and Sod wall, and fell heavily. His rider was unconscious for a while, but soon recovered, foi\...lately escaping with a bruised shoulder. Later Monastic, ridden by A. Stove, and Sky Pilot did the allotted task in a faultless manner, Sky Pilot again proving too speedy for his,-companion. This pair Will be taken north by C. Cl McCarthy on*Frlday next, and present intentions are to race them at the Egmont, Waikato and Auckland winter meetings. A Successful Fixture The Oamaru Jockey Club enjoyed another .profitable day on Saturday, and {the, secretary should be able to present an attractive balance-sheet. The ’ club has gradually recovered from! bad times, and has steadily raised its stakes to such an extent that, horses' are now attracted from all parts of the South Island: It is intended to continue this policy; and also to effect some necessary improvements to the buildings and grounds. The sum of £14,409 handled by the -totalisator on ’Saturday was the highest recorded since the club has been racing on its present course, and the pool on the concluding event, more than £2300, was the biggest since the present secretary, Mr D. V.. G. Smith, took office, some years ago. Oamaru Notes Void Dale has plenty of pace, but is lacking in stamina, and as she is * approaching ■ her seventh year, she cannot be expected, to improve. Davolp put up a remarkable performance on Saturday in the face of his short preparation, and If the, two races he had at the meeting have not left any 111-effect, he should be soon again amongst the! winners. Trivet had W. Cooper to endeavour to keep her in order at the barrier on Saturday, but there was little improvement m her manners, and she lost a lot of ground at the start. Nolhna is settling down to travelling, and judging by her sterling race on Saturday, she will be more than useful next term. She is a neat four-year-old by Night Raid from Sunny Brook, dam of Rose of Tralee. Queen of Song is a long way below her spring form. Like Cuddle, she Is probably feeling ; the effects of a strenuous period of. racing. Last Refrain was rushed to the front during the middle stages of . his race at Washdyke, and it was not surprising that he could not finish on. On Saturday, he was not prominent until the business part was reached, and he outclassed his opponents in the run home. ... Rebel Chief was anchored by his big weight on Saturday, but stui ran a sound race. He is likely to be tried over nine furlongs at Amberley. Night Wings, who made a bold showing for a good portion of the concluding event on 1 Saturday, is a four-year-old filly by Nightmarch from Francolin, by Paper Money from Philomela, and will improve with more racing. . A short distance after passing the 1 inning post at the conclusion of the ghweigbt event at Oamaru on iturday, B. Shand was thrown from Ist Link, owing to a stirrup leather reaking and, after treatment on the Nirpe, was removed to hospital Iffering from slight concussion.

A Bright Future Salient Knight, winner of the maiden event at Oamaru on Saturday, has an interesting pedigree, being by Night Raid from Raid. This mare was bred in 1913 at Burnside, and produced Ransack and Pillage, two brilliant fillies. Ransack was a smart two-year-old in the same season as Epitaph, Razzle Dazzle, and Queen March, and after winning some good races, proved herself one of the best mares ever seen on the pony courses of New South Wales. Raid was purchased by Mr A. F. Roberts in 1924. and was mated with both Night Raid and Polazel, a filly by the latter horse, Raizel, being purchased at the Kaituna disoersal sale by Mr A. S. Elwofthy for 30 guineas. Raid, in foal to Night Raid, was sold at the same sale to Mr A. H. Ennis, of Timaru, for 20 guineas, and Salient Knight was the result of the mating. Salient Knight has not been hurried, and is likely to develop into a big winner next season. Juvenile Sold Wright, Stephenson and Company, Ltd., report the sale of the two-year-old colt Settlement, who has been purchased by the Christchurch sportsmen, Messrs H. H. and N. H. Barlow, from Mr W. C. Simsen, Nukumaru. It is understood the colt will go into H. B. Lorigan’s stable. Trentham. This colt is a son of Night Raid out of the Paper Money mare Receipt, dam of Blixten and Jack Ahoy. Settlement was purchased as a yearling by Mr Simsen for 160 guineas. Another Veteran Dies A former racehorse trainer in Auckland, Mr Peter Chaafe, died at Hamilton, aged 63 years. Mr Chaafe followed the calling of his father, the late Mr John Chaafe, for many years a trainer in Auckland, and was later associated with the Hon. J. D. Ormond’s stud at Karamu. Mr Chaafe attained success as the owner-trainer of Blue Jacket, winner of the Auckland Cup in 1899 and 1900, and also scored several times with Nor’-West. Mr Chaafe lived in retirement from active training for a few years before his death. He leaves a widow, a son, and two daughters. First Win Captain Furst. a double winner at Woodville, was honoured with a nomination for the last New Zealand Cup, and though his success on Friday was his first, the victory was well anticipated. He is by Arausio from Huiarau, being from the same dam as the disappointing Werohia. Huiarau was bred by Mr G. C. Ormond in 1923. but was not raced. Captain Furst is trained by his owner. Mr H. Neagle, at Greenmeadows. Paying fik Way The Auckland Easter Handicap winner, Tooley Street, is getting through a sound preparation. He has not been required to do any particularly ■ fast gallops since he returned from the Whangarei meeting, but is doing everything asked of him in a satisfactory manner. Although Tooley Street only resumed racing in March, after being out of action for several months, he has won £750 in stake money in the interim. English Derby The latest cable news concerning the English Derby, to be run on June 2, discloses a new favourite, Fairford, a son of Fairway, who has displaced the early favourite, The Hour. On the basis of last season’s form, Fairford s elevation to the head of the Derby list is surprising, for he did pot appear on the turf as a two-year-old. So little was known of him that Mr Fawcett, handicapper to the Jpckey Club, did not take him into consideration when assessing his Free Handicap in December last. Fairford must have come to hand quickly this year, and evidently has won a race of some importance, with a bearing on the Derby, for. in view of the good form of the early favourites, it would need to be an outstanding performance. TROTTING NOTES Reminder Acceptances for the Oamaru Trotting Club’s meeting will close to-day. Answer to Correspondent Subscriber, Waiau. —Christchurch Handicap, 1934. A Promising Novice The New Brighton trainer. G. Cameron, has no reason to be disappointed with the two showings made by his three-year-old. Stylish Boy, in hi® races at Kaikoura on Saturday. The gelding, who has had little experience of racing, moved away correctly each time, and while he won the Improvers Handicap like a good pacer, he was narrowly defeated by Golden Moness in the Kekerangu Handicap. The fault may not have been Stylish Boy s. for while he held a slight advantage over his rival 100 yards from the pcist, Cameron then stopped driving mm, and it appeared that the driver thought the race was over. A little more vigour in the finishing effort might have made Stylish Boy a double winner. Juvenile Pacers Two juvenile pacers in Francisco and Novikoff were given experience of racing at Kaikoura on Saturday, and both acquitted themselves creditably, although naturally they were green. Francisco is owned by the Hon. G. R. Hunter, and is by Jack Potts from Golden Harvest, by Sopoma Harvester from the Petereta mare Gwenchild, the dam of Harvest Child and Sonoma Child. Golden Harvest was a very smart pacer and took a mile and a half record of 3mm 25sec. Novikoff. who had previously raced at the Marlborough meeting, is by Ayrmont' Chimes from Pavlova, a half-sister to Red Shadow. This gelding gives promise of developing into a useful pacer. Rehandicaps The following rehandicaps have been declared: — Amberley Racing Club—Kowai Trot Handicap; Stylish Boy penalised 24 yards, now 24 behind. Oamaru Trotting Club—Advance Handicap: Great Don, penalised 48 yards, now 48 behind, Forbury Park Trotting Club —Domain Handicap; Great Don penalised 48 yards, now 48 behind. Renown Handicap; Worthy Need penalised 24 yards, now 36 behind. A Successful Meeting The Kaikoura Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday was the most successful in the history of the club, and with increased revenue from all sources there is every prospect of big improvements being made to the course, in the next 12 months. Considering it was three years since a meeting had been held there, the track was in surprisingly good order, improved considerably by a heavy fall of rain on Friday night and the use of a heavy roller on Saturday. The principal event, the Kaikoura Cup. has been run in faster time than the 4min 37 l-ssec registered by Slipnery Sam on Saturday, but Major Guy in the last race registered 2min 13 4-ssec and Buddy 2min 12sec for a mile. A Presentation

After the Kaikmira Cup, Mr E. P. Meachen, M.P., presented to Mr G. S. Walton the cup won by his pacer, Slippery Sam. Mr Meachen congratulater the owner on having such a good horse and the driver, J. Davidson, on having shown his skill in the sulky. He said the club had had a big task to carry on. its meeting, but with the prosperity that was bound to come later he could imagine Kaikoura holding one of the best meetings in the South Island. He had been unable to back a winner up to that point, but apparently his lack of success did not discourage the sportsmen of the dis-

OAMARU J.C. LAST REFRAIN WINS SUCCESSES FOR STOLEN MARCH AND PETERSHAM The Oamaru Jockey Club was again favoured with splendid weather for the conclusion of its autumn meeting on Saturday. Steady rain fell throughout the previous night, but the morning broke fine but dull and gradually improved. There was a much larger attendance than on the first day and the figures would have been greater but for the uninviting outlook ’in Dunedin just before thfe special train left, and for counter attractions. Speculation was brisk and the amount handled, £14,049 (win £6316, place £7733) was £4294 10s above the turnover on the concluding day (a public holiday) of last year’s meeting, with the single pool system. The total for the meeting was £22.974 10s, as compared with £17,292 last year, an increase of £5682 10s. The principal event, the Gardiner Memorial Handicap, was won comfortably bv the favourite. Last Refrain, who. differently handled than at Washdyke the previous week, was finishing on at the end of the 10 furlong journoStolen March, who claims Nightmarch as his sire, upset calculations by heating a strong field in the Elderslie Handicap, and Petersham also showed a return to earlier form bv beating the well-supported Silver Slipper in the Farewell Handicap. , The meeting was well conducted under the generalship of the president Mr K. Austin, who was assisted by an enthusiastic and energetic committee. The secretary. Mr D. V. G. Smith had the programme well organi°ed. and the work of the club’s handicapper, Mr C. E. Hassall. of Timaru. produced some excellent racing on both davs. Details are as follows; — NOVICE STAKES. Of iw) sovs; second horse 20 sovs, ana third hors" io sovs from stake. Special weights. Six furlongs. 1. I—M. J. Irving’s b g SALIENT KNIGHT by Night Raid—Raid 4yrs 8- . • • • A. E. Ellis 1 2 2—W T. Lowe’s ch m Vola Dale 6yrs 8-8 .. ..A. Messervy 2 6. 6— L. Kelcher’s b g Prince Flaneur 3yrs 8-8 .. • • P. Spratt 3 5, 5 Adina 8-8 W. Cooper; 4. 4 Master Dingle 8-8 A. Didham; 8. 8 Rose Burney 8- J. Jennings; 7, 6 Scrao 8-8 A. Parsons; 3. 3 Valantua 8-8 H. Phillips also started. Won by a neck; two lengths between second and third. Valantua was fourth. Time. Imin 15 2-ssee. Winner trained by E. J. Ellis, Washdyke. PUKEURI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 110 sovs: second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. One mile. 1. I —D. E. Wanklyn’s b g MIRACLE by Siegfried—Polly Peachum 4yrs 9-4 R. Beale 1 3. 4—V. Holloway’s b g Peacock syrs 9- .. .. E. Rosewarne 2 9. B— Hon. G. R. Hunter and Hon. P. C. Webb’s br g Forum 9-0 A. S. Ellis 3 5, 5 Helolse 10-8 G. Rldgway; 7, 7 Last Link 10-3 B. Shand: 4. 6 Superex 9-13 W. Hogan; 2, 2 Dropped Catch 9-10 D. O’Connor; 8, 9 Song Bov 9-5 W. Kltto; 6, 3 Te Ahuarangl 9-1 W. Cooper: 10, 11 Silver Jest 9- W. McEwen: 11. 12 Final Bell 9-0 H. Anderton; 12, 10 Trumpet Blast 9-0 L. Pratt; 13, 13 Joy Boa 9-0 C. Humphries also started. „ . . Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Dropped Catch was fourth. Time, Imin 43sec. Winner trained by J. Tomkinson, Riccarton. WAIKAURA TROT. Of HO sovs: second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. 2. I—J. Henderson’s ch g GREAT DON by Great Bingen—Aden 4yrs scr .. .. D. C. Watts 1 7. ft—H. d’Eganneh’s b g Locust ftyrs scr . * .. Owner 2 8. 7—L. R. Smart’s b g Sylvie’s Best syrs scr .■ .. J. Wallis 3 13, 16 Almont Cling scr: 15, 15 Auburn Wrack scr; 6, 5 Boreas scr; 13. 13 Don Acron scr: 3. 2 Glen Travis scr; 10. 12 Guy Azaleas scr; 4, 4 Inquisition scr; 11, 11 Lord Zetland scr; 14, 14 Mandrell scr; 1.2 Mauri McKinney scr; 5. 8 Ferula scr. 12, 10 Wee Truman scr; 9, 9 Glenastle scr also started. . , .. . Won by four lengths: two lengths between second and third. Wee Truman was fourth. Times—2mln 53 l-ssec, 2mLn 54 l-ssec, 2mln 54 2-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Oamaru. * GARDINER MEMORIAL. HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs; second horse 35 sovs, ana third horse 15 sovs from stake. One mile and a quarter. X. I —Bland and Monson’s br g LAST REFRAIN by Shambles—Refrain syrs 8-2 .. .. C. Wilson 1 7. B— P. and R. Butel’s ch g Araboa syrs 7-7 .. ' H. Phillips 2 10. J2—P. F. Campbell’s b g Davolo 6yrs , g.6 .. .. J. Cotton 3 2.2 Queen of Song 9-3 J. Jennings: 4. 4 Travenna 8-11 R. Mackle; 6, 7 Royal Gallant 8-3 J. McFarlane; 3, 3 Rebel Lad 8-2 H Hlbberd; 5, 5 Silver Sight 8-2 A. Messervy: 9. 9 Trivet 7-12 W. Cooper; 8. 6 Mount Val 7-10 A. Parsons; 11, 10 Daring Deed 7-9 J. Jenkins: 12, 11 Enwood 7-7 P. Snraft also started. Won bv a length; neck between secona end third. Rebel Lad was fourth. Time. 2min 8 l-ssec. Winner trained by F. C. Pratt, Orari. WAITAKI HACK HANDICAP, Of 105 sovs; second horse 20 sovs, ana third horse 10 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 1 2—M. Lettoof’s b g MADE MONEY by Paper Money or Tea Tray—Bonnie Maid aged 8-6 .. J. Jennings 1 4 4 —w. D. McLeod’s b g Fog Peak 3yrs 7-7 .. .. P. Spratt 2 ft. 5—J. H. Watson’s br f Nolana 4yrs 7- .. ... C. Wilson 3 2, 1 Natty 8-8 A. E. Ellis: 5. 7 Golden Vision 8-1 J. McFarlane: 3. 3 Prlmak 7-10 A. Messervy: 8, 8 Gipsy Fair 7-9 car. 7-5 M. Caddy; 10, 10 Perpetuus 7-7 H. Phillips: tTb Arrowglen 7-7 H. Hlbberd; 9. 9 Bright Prospect 7-7 car. 7-9 i A. Parsons also started. . . Won by a neck; a length between second and third. Bright Prospect was fourth. Time. Imin 15 l-ssec. Winner trained by P. T. Hogan, Washdyke. ELDERSLIE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 6. 5—G. A. Kaln’s b c STOLEN MARCH by Nightmarch—Satisfy 3yrs 7-7 ear. 7-8J .. J. O’Connor 1 7. B —T. and W. B. McCone’s br m Queen Dorothy, aged 7-13 J. McFarlane 2 5. 6— L. W. Storry’s br rh Joyous syrs 8- .. .. H. Hlbberd 3 3, 3 Rebel Chief 10-2 A. Russell; 1. 2 Bay Duke 8-13 A. Didham; 4, 4 Invoice 8-3 car. 7-12 M. Caddy;' 2. 1 Viking 8-3 H. Phillips; 9, 9 Silver Lark 7-7 P. Spratt; 8 7 Silver Sail 7-7 C. Wilson also started. ’Won by a length: same between second and third. Bay Duke was fourth. Time, Imin 27 3-ssec. Winner trained by J. Pankhurst, Orari. OAMARU TROT. Of 120 sovs: second horse 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs from stake. 3min 40sec class. One mile and a half. 1. I—E. and G. L- Rutherford's ch f CONNENORA by Travis AxWorthy—Millie de Oro 3yrs 12 D. C. Watts 1 2.2 F. Holmes’s br c Bill Grattan 4yrs scr .. .. F. G. Holmes 2 8. B— W. S Clark’s br g Kaitawa aged 24 .. .. A. H. Holmes 3 7, 7 Cream Harvester scr; 5, 6 Great Travis scr; 4, 4 Tarn scr; 11, 11 Ayrshire 12; 3, 3 Glenastle 12; 10, 10 Master Potts 12; 9, 9 Sinbad 12; 6, 5 St. Lyria 60 also started. Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Glenastle was fourth. trict, for the totalisator investments showed the confidence, if nothing else, of those present. Train Arrangements For the Oamaru Trotting _ Club's meeting on Saturday, a special horse train, taking horses from Christchurch, Addington, Sockburn, Templeton, , Rolleston, Dunsandel, Rakaia, Ashburton, and if required from stations between Ashburton and Timaru, will leave Christchurch at 8.40 ajn. on Friday. On Saturday a special passenger train, slopping only at Addington, Sockburn, Templetbn, Rolleston, Dunsandel, Rakaia, Ashburton, Orari, Temuka, and Timaru, to pick up passengers, will leave Christchurch at 7.7 a.m. The return train will leave Oamaru at 6.10 p.m. and will arrive Christchurch 11 p.m. A special 1 fast horse train - will leave Oamaru at 6.21 pjn.

Times—3min 28sec, 3min 29 l-ssec, 3mln 28sec. Winner trained by M. B. Edwards, Yaldhurst. FAREWELL, HACK HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs; second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 4 4—R. C. Thompson’s b g PETERSHAM by Shambles—Blush 3yrs 8-6 R. Mackie 1 1. 3—J. J. Earl's b £ Silver Slipper 4yrs 7-11 .. .. C. Wilson 2 2. 2—Mrs H. C. Manaton and J. Kinneen’s br f Thermldor 3yrs 9-3 J. McFarlane 3 6, 6 Hanlon 8-1 car. 7-10 M. Caddy; 3, 1 Night Wings 7-11 A. Messervy; 5, 5 Fog Peak 7-7 J. Jenkins; 7, 8 Red Dragon 7-7 car. 7-9 J. O’Connor; 8, 7 Balmenter 7-7 P. Spratt also started. Won by a length; same between second and third. Hanlon was fourth. Time, Imin 28 l-ssec. Winner trained by T. Hobbs, Oamaru.

NOTES ON THE RACING The Maiden Event Salient Knight and Vola Dale closely disputed favouritism in the Novice Stakes, and they fought out the finish. Vola Dale was the first to show out from a good start from Prince Flavour. Salient Knight, and Adina, and except for Valantua moving into fourth place, this was the order into the straight, with Vola Dale holding a substantial lead. Salient Knight drew up to the leader after passing the distance, but with 50 yards to go did not appear to have much chance of overhauling her, but Vola Dale commenced to weaken and Salient Knight got up in the last two strides to win by a neck. Prince Flaneur and Valantua had a close tussle for third money, the former hanging on to gain a narrow verdict. Scrap headed the remainder, who were spread out down the track. Salient Knight stayed on too solidly for Vola Dale, whose rider appeared to be too easy on her until too late. Prince Flaneur and Valantua both shaped fairly well, but the two in front actually had the finish to themselves Miracle’s First Success The Pukeuri High-weight Handicap provided an interesting race, and a good finish. Peacock acted as pacemaker from the early stages, and led round the top from Final Bell, Song Boy, Miracle, and Dropped Catch. Peacock was still in charge turning for home from Song Boy, Miracle, and Dropped Catch, but Song Boy did not last long and Miracle ran up alongside Peacock. A brief struggle only was necessary to give Miracle the upper hand, and he won well with a length to spare. Peacock was two lengths in front of Forum, who got up on the post to take the honours from Dropped Catch. Last Link. Song Boy, and Heloise were in a bunch next. Miracle had a fairly comfortable task, and recorded his first win. Peacock put up a good performance, as he had to be eased off after winning at Waimate. Dropped Catch essayed a challenge early in the run home, but could not carry on, and was slowing up nearing the post, which allowed Forum to beat him. Heloise was never dangerous. Well Deserved Win Great Don justified his strong support in the Waikaura Trot by a decisive victory. He was never further away than in second place, and followed Inquisition into the straight with Sylvie’s Best, Mauri McKinney, and Locust handy. Great Don drew out early in the run home and_ was never' in danger. Locust finished strongly into second place clear of Sylvie’s Best and Wee Truman. Boreas fell shortly after the start and Glen Travis was so badly interfered with that he went to the rear and finished a long way back. Mauri McKinney looked as if he would take part in the finish, but broke just after passing the distance. Last Refrain Improves The Gardiner Memorial Handicap drew a high class field, and a most interesting race throughout was witnessed. From a good dispatch, Araboa went to the front and remained there until the last few chains. He was followed through the back stretch by Royal Gallant, Queen of Song. Davolo, Travenna, Last Refrain, and Rebel Lad, qnd was still clear entering the straight from Royal Gallant, Queen of Song, Davolo, Last Refrain, Travenna, Rebel Lad, and Mount Val. Araboa held off challenges until Last Refrain drew up to him half a furlong from the post, and the latter Siished the better to win by a length, avolo was a close third, a length in front of Rebel Lad, with Queen of Song, Travenna, and Royal Gallant together close up next. Last Refrain had a rough passage during the early stages, and was a good way from the leaders at the home turn, but buried the leaders over the last furlong. Araboa endeavoured to jpreadeagle the field, and -made a game attempt to win from end to end. Davolo surprised by his forward running, and he will not be long in returning to the winning list. Rebel Lad again did his best work in the straight. Travenna and Queen of Song, both of whom went down scratchily. found the ordeal beyond them. The latter looked a real danger with a furlong to go, but weakened badly. A Close Tussle Made Money, favourite for theWaitaki Hack Handicap, recorded a narrow but creditable win. He was not at all prominent until well into the straight, Gipsy Fair, Arrowglen, Fog Peak, and Nolana all being in front of him turning for home. Fog Peak was in charge from Nolana 100 yards from the post, and looked a likely winner, but Made Money then put in a telling claim and wore down the pair in the last few strides to gain a neck victory. Nolana was a close third clear of Bright Prospect, Arrowglen, and Natty Made Money owed his victory to his stubborn finishing run and gave his colours a welcome return to the winning list. Fog Peak showed a big improvement on his first day’s form. The Riccarton filly Nolana put up a creditable fight and will do better when she settles down a little more. Gipsy Fair again turned on a burst of speed while she lasted, and Arrowglen found the task of chasing her too severe. Primak disappointed, and Natty’s failure was due to trouble which she met early in the race. Stolen March Wins The first surprise of the day was caused by Stolen March in the Elderslie Handicap. The win favourite Bay Duke shot into the lead from barrier rise, and had a useful advantage at the home turn from Viking Silver Sail, Invoice and Joyous. Bay Duke entered the straight in front of Viking, Silver Sail, Invoice, Queen Dorothy, and Stolen March. The last named put in a fast run to have the measure of Bay Duke inside the distance, and Joyous and Queen Dorothy also closed on him. Stolen March completed his task to have a comfortable win from Queen Dorothy, who outstayed Joyous, with Bay Duke a neck away. Rebel Chief, Silver Lark, and Invoice were next. Stolen March showed considerable promise early in the season, but had a long run of disappointments. »There was no doubt about his superiority in this field, which was the strongest he has vet encountered. Queen Dorothy also surprised by her improved showing, while Joyous was doing some solid work over the final stages. Bay Duke was expected to be all the better for his first day’s race, but stopped badly. Rebel Chief was slow to move off, and although prominent turning for home, he was not dangerous. Invoice failed to reproduce his first day’s form. A. Close Call Connenora was sent out a shortpriced favourite for the Oamaru Trot, and in a great finish with the second choice, Bill Grattan, secured a narrow victory. Great Travis. Cream Harvester, Bill Grattan, Glenastle, and Connenora was the order at the end of half a mile, and after passing the home turn, Glenastle took charge from Bill Grattan, Kaitawa, and Connenora, these being several lengths in front

of the rest of the field, headed by Sinbad. Bill Grattan had the leader beaten 100 yards from the post, and then Connenora threw out a challenge. To get a run he had to be pulled to the outside of Bill Grattan, who was steering an erratic course, and in an exciting tussle, Connenora got up in the last two strides to gain a neck verdict. Kaitawa was a fair third, clear of Glenastle and Sinbad. Master Potts and Ayrshire broke up at the start, and Cream Harvester left his feet when in a handy position half a mile from home. Petersham Returns

Thermidor and Silver Slipper were in strong demand for the Farewell Handicap' but both were well beaten by Petersham, who was always handily placed. Night Wings showed a turn of speed by piloting the field from the early stages to well into the straight. She then tired, and Silver Slipper showed out from Petersham. Fog Peak. Hanlon, and Thermidor, Silver Slipper was under pressure a furlong from home, and Petersham had no trouble in wearing her down and winning decisively by a neck. Thermidor, who had been unfavourably placed to the straight entrance, finished resolutely to gain third raonoy* a length in front of Hanlon, with Frg Peak and Balmenter next. This was Petersham’s first win for some time. He stayed on well and should be a good stake earner next season. Silver Slipper again lost ground at the start, and was allowed to go past the field to a front position in the space of a couple of furlongs, and this no doubt had its effect when she was called on to hold off the winner. Thermidor made a creditable showing in the face of giving the leaders a big break turning lor home. METROPOLITAN T.C. FIRST PAYMENTS After first payments the following remain in the NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES, of 750 sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and a half. G. Rosenbaum’s ch g Horsepower, by Jack Potts—Free Advice J. Cocks’s ch g Ferula, by Giro—Wrackway G. R. Hudson’s b c Two’s Loose, by Jack Potts —Mercedes Mrs E. K. Mauger’s b g, by Man o’ WarNative Shrub W. Connelly’s br c, by Man o' War—Sola Wrack J. Gilmore and G. T. Warden's b g, by Man o’ War —Elsie Pointer F. Holmes’s b c Bayard, by Frank Worthy —Bonny Logan R. A. Parrant’s ch f, by Travis Axworthy —Golden Morn O. T. Evans’s ch c Taruna, by Frank Worthy—Megan

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C. S. Donald’s b f, by Jack Potts—AbysC. sfoonald’s b c, by Jack Potts—Quality C. S. Donald’s b c, by Jack Potts—Delco C. S. Donald’s ch c, by Jack Potts— C. S. Donald’s b c, by Jack Potts—Auditress ‘ A. Anderson's b £, by Jack Potts—Peter Chenault mare _ V. C. McPhall’s be, by Jack Potts— Locality E. E. Buchanan’s ch f, by Travis Axworthy—Hope Dillon T. C. Butcher and M. B. Edwards’s b c, by Frank Worthy—Bertha Bingen J. Bell, jun.’s, br g Dancing Pirate, by Man o' War —Doll Dance J. Bell, jun.’s, b g Warwick, by Jack Potts—Satin Queen Mrs E. I. Friedlander’s ch c Waikarl Jack, by Jack Potts —Golden Bond A. Crozier's b £, by Jack Potts—Olive Huon Durbar Lodge, Ltd.’s, b c, by Frank Worthy—Trlx Pointer C. Nordqvist’s b £, by Travis Axworthy— Highland Princess. Whether your income is £2 or £2O weekly, you’ll make it buy more if you read the advertisements regularly in “The Pr'ess.” —1