RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22108, 2 June 1937, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES

Given Time Mr L. W. Storry has placed the rising three-year-old gelding Dranoel in work again with D. J. , O'Connor. Dranoel was broken in early in the season, but then put aside. He is a brother to La France, and, like her, is built on solid lines. Nominated For Australia Queen of Song and Willie Win were yesterday nominated at the office of the Canterbury Jockey Clufj for the Caulfield arid the Melbourne Cups. Willie Win was also nominated for the Cantala Stakes and Toorak Handicap, and Queen of Song for the Eclipse Stakes and Williamstown Cup. Programmes Approved The Canterbury District Committee at its monthly meeting yesterday approved of the following programmes: —Ashburton County Racing Club, June 26; Hunt Point-to-Point, June 26; Waimate Hunt Club race meeting, July 17; Christchurch Hunt, July 31, and Canterbury Jcckey Club, August 10, 12, 14. An Amicable Arrangement At last month's meeting, applications by the South Canterbury Jockey Club and the, Amberley Racing Ciut> for April 30* of next year were held over for further consideration. In the interim, representatives of the ciubs held a conference, and the Amberley Club agreed to change its application to May 7. This date, and April 30, for the South Canterbury Club were recommended by the committee to be granted. Kurow Jockey Club In his annual report to members of the Kurow Jockey Club, the president, Mr A. S. Cambridge, states that the operations of the year have resulted in a net profit of £25 15s Id, after providing for depreciation of buildings and plant amounting to £22 Is 6d. This was regarded as very satisfactory in view of the increase in stakes given for the annual meeting. . This meeting was patronised to a greater extent than previously by visiting owners and trainers. During the year, | the committee has given considerable attention to improving the condition of the track. The death of the former secretary, Mr R. W. A. Munro, was a sad loss to the club. Mr D. V. G. Smith, secretary to the Oamaru Jockey Club, was appointed to the office, and had control of last year's fixture. The annual meeting of members will be held on June 24. A Good Proposition Beau Perc, who was sold at the Westmere dispersal for 3300 guineas, is standing in Australia at a fee of 100 guineas. If he receives public patronage at this figure, he should soon repay his outlay. i In South Africa An interesting condition attached to the principal handicaps run by the Durban Turf Club is that horses leit in after the final acceptance will not be permitted to be subsequently scratched without an explanation satisfactory to the stewards. The cost of starting for the Durban July Handicap, of 6000 sovs, is £4O. TROTTING NOTES A Reminder Acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club's meeting, to be held next Wednesday, will close to-morrow at 8 p.m. Barrier Practice Interest at Addington to-morrow will centre in barrier practice for two-year-olds and maiden performers. Mr A. J. Hastings will be in charge of the barrier, and it is expected that a good number of Sapling Stakes candidates will be paraded. The value of barrier practice cannot be overestimated, and the excellent opportunities offered in Canterbury should not be lost sight of. In rehearsals at the barrier, which are held under raceday conditions, ths horses are not the only ones to benefit. Often the drivers are more in need of schooling than horses, and they are put through their work by an experienced hand. Mere than average interest will centre in the parade of young horses to-mor-row, when the first of the dispatches will be made at 2 p.m. A Problem To win from 24 yards behind in a field of 25 horses a pacer must have some luck in the running, but in the Peninsula Handicap on Saturday horses on this mark—Coherto, Eastern Prince, .Ginger Jack, Moerewa, Reylena, and Snowy de Oro—all have their admirers. The first-named three have all come into favour during the last few days, and if the course is in good order they will add interest to w hat promises to be a most exciting race. Coherto has come all the way from Southland to compete, and the connexions of this young pacer evidently have a high opinion of his ability. An Improving Track The Addington track, which has been under repair for some weeks, but which was not in condition to race on last Saturday, has improved a great deal during the last few days, and on it yesterday a good number of hcrses was given useful.work. The course is naturally on the slow side, but with the treatment it is now receiving from a tractor and heavy roller, it is improving all the time. . . Fine weather for the next few days will ensure it being in. racing order for Saturday. A Wellington Pair L. O. Thomas has a very useful pair in Bonny Azure and Ideal engaged at Addington on Saturday, and yesterday both pacers were worked on the big track. Bonny Azure put a lot of dash into her work over the last half mile of a mile and a half workout, and, even from 60 yards behind in the Winter Handicap of two miles, she will have to be considered. Many, however, will prefer her chances in the Stewards' Handicap, of a mile and a quarter, in which race she is asked to give away only 12 yards. She is not always a good beginner, and in short distance events smart work at the barrier is essential to success. Ideal, who will race amongst the improvers in the Peninsula Handicap, is a six-year-old gelding by Rey de Oro—Logan Maid, and has won a number of races in the North Island. At Addington yesterday he was sent over a mile and a half, but was restricted to steady work throughout. Coherto's Prospects The Southland-bred Coherto is at headquarters, and this pacer may play a prominent part in immediate engagements. His prominent running in the All-Aged Stakes at Ashburton is not forgotten, and while his prospects from 24 yards behind in the Peninsula Handicap on Saturday do not make a direct appeal, he will only need luck in the running to take a hand in the finish. At Addington yesterday he paced in attractive fashion for a mile, and he is apparently' as well as ever before. In Auckland E. N. Kennerley has an addition to his trotting team in the four-year-old mare Loyal Direct, by Grattan Loyal from Rarebell Direct, dam of the well-performed Isabel Derby. Last season Loyal Direct was unplaced in six starts, but she lost her maiden status this term at Greymouth, and is now on a 3min 40sec line. Another newcomer to Epsom on Saturday was a good-looking gelding by Guy McElwyn from Christiana, who is being trained by A. McKenzie, and may race as Tommy McElwyn. He is a well-developed horse, and was bred in Auckland. His sire, Guy McElwyn, was a very promising young trotter. Train Arrangements Particulars of the train arrangements for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's I meeting at Christchurch next Satur--1 day are advertised in this issue.

June 5, 9—Wanganui J.C. June 5, 9, 12 —Auckland R.C. June 9, 10, 12—Dunedin J.^. June 9, 12—Napier Park ri.C. June 17. 19—Hawke's Bay J.C. June 19 —Greymouth J.C. June 19 —Opotiki J.C. June 26 —Ashburton County R.C. June 30 —Dannevirke Hunt Club. July 3 —Manawatu R.C. July 3—Oamaru J.C. July 6, 8, 10—Wellington R.C. July 17—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club. July 17—Waimate Hunt Club. July 24—Rangitikei Hunt Club. July 24—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 29, 31—Poverty Bay T.C. July 31—Christchurch Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES June s—Canterbury Park T.C. June 9—Ashburton T.C. June 19, 23—Auckland T.C. , June 26—Ashburton County R.C. (two events). TURF GOSSIP Reminders Nominations for the Greymouth Jockey Club's winter programme on June 19 will close on June 7. Acceptances for the Dunedin Jockey .Club's winter meeting will close at 5 }.p.m. on Fxiday. Canterbury Jockey Club At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club yesterday, a tender was accepted for Extending the present jockeys' sema'phore in order to permit of the riders \>f two races being displayed at the one time. Dr. J. Kl Davidson was appointed an efaonorary surgeon to the club in suc"cession to Dr. J. Stevenson. The. next meeting of the committee "Was fixed for Tuesday, July 13. ,IVinter Racing at Oamaru The programme of the Oamaru Jockey Club's winter meeting to be held on July 3 provides for five galloping and two trotting events. The former include the Grange Handicap of 150 sovs, one mile and a quarter, the Winter Handicap of 130 sovs, seven furlongs, and Farewell Hack Handicap of 120 sovs, seven furlongs. The Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, two miles, ■will carry a stake of 120 sovs, and the Burnside Hack Handicap, six furlongs, will be worth 100 sovs. Nominations for all events will close on June 15. If sufficient horses are offering, the Railway Department will run a return horse train for north horses, leaving the course on Sunday morning, July 4. For Wanganui Dictate was shipped north in charge of A. McAulay last night, and will be racing at Wanganui on Saturday, when he will probably be ridden by L. G. Morris. Yesterday he was sprinted with Swordstick over three furlongs, and is in excellent order for the trip. Oyer Country Burglar, ridden by J. Murfitt, gave an excellent display over two rounds of the steeplechase fences yesterday, and can be expected to win some money at the Dunedin meeting. Novice Hurdler The Grasper (E. Jennings), in the presence of his owner, Mr A. S. Elworthy, jumped four hurdles in a satisfactory manner for a novice. At His Best Golden Dart finished well clear of Fan* Weather at the end of a six furlong gallop, the time, lmin 17 2-ssec, being easily the best of the morning's • restricted fast work, Golden Dart should fare well at Wingatui, where he won on his last visit. A Likely Fair Rousseau and Palmyra will represent H. Nurse's stable at the Dunedin meeting. Both galloped freely over half a mile yesterday. The latter is not as forward as her mate, but should improve as the programme progresses. Stable Mates The only other serious gallop yester- . day was a six furlong task by Full Throttle and Rose of Tralee, who kept together throughout. They will go south in charge of A. S. Ellis. Not For Heavy Tracks Streamline will be at the Dunedin fixture, but his programme will depend on the state of the going, as it is not intended to start him unless the ground is in reasonably good order. »i

THE 1937-1938 SEASON

LICENCES RECOMMENDED The Canterbury District Committee has recom • :nded the following licences to be granted for the 19371938 racing season. Trainers H. Andrews, S. Barr, J. T. Beard, R. B. Berry, J. Bryce, E. J. Burns, W. J. Cameron, Mrs J. Campbell, J. Cantrick, F. Christmas, D. E. Cotton, A. Cutts, H. E. Cutts, C. Davey, H. R. Davies, M. B. Edwards, A. S. Ellis, E. J. Ellis, R. T. C. Ellis, C. R. Emerson, A. Fairbairn, T. H. Gillett, P. T. Hogan, F. D. Jones, J. Lindsay, T. Lloyd, A. J. Martin. P. V. Mason, A. McAulay, C. C. McCarthy, P. McGrath, C. J. McGregor, F. A. Nelson, H. Nurse, D. O'Connor, D. J. O'Connor, G. W. Pankhurst, J. W. Pankhurst, J. B. Pearson, F. C. Pratt, L. H. Pratt, E. Scoullar, J. E. Shaw, J. S. Shaw, P. H. C. Stock, J. C. Tomkinson, F. Trilford. Jockeys J. G. M. Bailey. J. L. Cotton, W. S. L. Cotton. A. E. Ellis, A. S. Ellis, L. J. Ellis, D. Hall, H. W. Hibbcrd, W. P. Hogan, J. W. Jennings, E. J. Jennings, W. T. Kitto, A. Leckie, A. Messervy, J. Murfitt, C. C. McCarthy, J. A. McFarlane, N. V. McLellan. D. O'Connor, A. G. Parsons, L. H. Pratt, R. P. Register. G. Ridgway, E. W. Roscv/arne, A. A. Russell, E. J. Shaw, F. J. Smith, A. B. M. Stove, H. Turner, M. J. Wadley, C. T. Wilson. Apprentice Jockeys M. H. Caddy, J. Campbell, G. Elliot," R. A. Hawkings, W. L. Johnson, E. A. Jones, C. D. Lambert, C. E. Masters, A. C. Messervy, J. M. O'Connor, E. J. Pinn, R. W. Rickerby, A. J. T. Stokes, G. M. Watson. Gentlemen Riders Messrs M. Farrell, K. M. Henshaw, H. M. Jacobs. W. G. McDonald, D. A. Puiford, E. G. Rutherford, B. N. Thomas. R. D. Westenra, W. D. Westenra, J. A. Wooding.

TRACK WORK AT ELLERSLIE

INTERESTING SCHOOLING SEVERAL JUMPERS IN ACTION (FRE3S ASSOCIATION TELEGHAM.) AUCKLAND, June 1. The chief feature of the work at Ellerslie this morning was the schooling of 14 horses over steeplechase country. This is the largest number that has ever set cut for such a trial, and it proved mcst spectacular. Hurdles were erected on the course proper and there were numerous schooling bout:; over them. The No. 1 grass track was open for fast work and tnere was a fair amount of galloping, the going being heavy. A thick fog enveloped the course till well after the breakiast intervals, and several gallops could not be timed. The sand track, on which several horses did pace work, and the hurdles in the centre were also available. Miniature Steeplechase The 14 horses in the trial over a round of the big fences were: Black Martin (Baker). Royal Limond (Beale), Erination (Muir), Pahu (Ridgway), Lucidus (Thomson), Forest Glow (McGovern), Monastic (Smith). Tea Chat (Turvey), Don Erma (Stewart), Valpeen Cfnomson), Tangled (Stewart), Pango (McDowell), Ah Irish (Fergus), and Hot Dance (H. Jones). They started at the sod wall at the bottom of the straight, and going over the double the first time All Irish led from Don Erma. Valpeen. Pango, and Tea Chat, with the rest buncheti. Monastic baulked at the double and Hot Dance pulled up before reaching the hill. All Irish was still in front at this stage, several lengths clear of Don Erma, with Valpeen. Tea Chat. Tangled, Pango. and Royal >mond heading the others. Tea Chat slipped into the second fence on the hill and came down. All Irish hit the stone wall at the foot of the hill, and when they again reached the sod wall Don Erma was close to him. This pair led over the remaining obstacles from Valpeen, Tangled, Pango, Forest Glow. Erination. Black Marlin. and. Royal Limond. the others being some lengths back. All Irish, who is a free goer, gave a first-class display, and Valpeen and Don Erma also did their work impressively, their jumping being first-class. Forest Glow and Black Marlin were not bustled at any stage, though both horses fenced well, and could have been closer up. Pango also gave a satisfactory exhibition. A Poor Attempt Booklaw went out to school over the same course, but ran off at the second fence of the double, and after baulking three times at the brush near the mile post, was not further persevered with. Collision was first to school on the course proper, and went over four hurdles, giving a fine display. He jumped every fence alike. Kfllader, Gay Cavalier, Jaeldy Karo, and Erase were sent over the same hurdles, getting through their task safely, and finished in the order named. Master Musk, and Huntsman's Chorus were associated in a similar task. Master Musk impressed. Gay Broney and High Star made a eatistactory showing over the same obstacles. There was little between them. Clean Display Rozel (L. Dulieu) and Cynical Kid finished in front of Gadger after lour hurdles on the course proper. Rozel and Cynical Kid gave a clean display. Ganger, a beginner, got through the task in a pleasing manner. United had Speedfast as a mate over the came fences. Jolly Beggar and Lord Val went away from the mile

cost, and gave a dashing exhibition over the same hurdles, both going comfortably throughout. Later in the morning, Monastic was sent over four hurdles in the centre, and made no mistakes. Hunting Star (McGovern), a newcomer to jumping, went over a couple of pony hurdles in the centre, the effort being satisfactory. On the Flat Included among the horses to work early on the No. 1 grass track that could not be timed owing to fog were Thurwind, Kilonsa. Kelly, Clansman High Tea, Captain Bruce, Tybalt, Mata Hari. and Miss Apellant. Free Air and Horowhenua were companions over a round, not doing their best at any part of the. journey. Tocley Street finished some distance in front of Royal Appellant (Cameron) at the end o"f a circuit, the last seven furlcnas taking lmin 35 3-ssec. Tooley Street worked with plenty of dash. Royal Appellant went lazily. A Good Effort Versant ran home from the seven furlongs post in lmin 33 2-ssec, one of the best efforts of the morning. Lccknit went round in 2min 11 2-u sec. taking lmin 28sec for the last six furlongs. Small Boy shaded De Friend over five furlongs in lmin G 4-ssec. Valmint finished in front of Waitaka after six furlongs in lmin 20sec. Armacourt. Knight of Australia, and Scotland went a round. Scotland wa; in front, the last seven furlongs being covered in lmin 35 l-ssec. Surella was in front of Kiltowyn. with Pennycomequick a couple of lengths away, after reeling off five furIcngs in' lmin 6 4-ssec. Boomerang Impresses Te Hai and Grand City went seven furlcngs in lmin 36 2-s£ec. Boomerang was clear of Greek Gold at the end of six furlongs in Imm 21 2-ssec, a good gallop. Shy sprinted five furlongs in lmin 8 2-ssce. and Crooning was too good for Valise in lmin 6 4-ssec. Carshalton ran home from the halfmile post in 55 l-ssec. Killadar. Billy Boy. and Gay Cavalier finished in that order after running seven furlongs in lmin 45 2-sscc. RICCARTON HORSES DISCUSSED rXHK PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, June 1. The Riccarton horses Royal Limond, Jolly Beggar, Greek Gold, Pahu, Monastic, and Sky Pilot all appear to have done well since reaching Ellerslie. Besides going with plenty of dash in his gallops on the flat. Royal Limond has schooled pleasingly, and is strongly fancied for the Great Northern Steeplechase. It is in his favour that he :s very fit and he is a genuine stayer like'ly to be running on when many of the others are tiring. A Brilliant Display Jolly Beggar has been going, great guns, and seems to be even better than he was at Te Rapa. where his second with 12-4 was highly meritorious. When sent a mile over four hurdles with Lord Val he outjumped his companion at three of the fences and it was the most brilliant display of the morning. Jolly Beggar should make a bold bid for honours in the Great Northern Hurdles, although at the difference in the weights Lord Val may be one of his hardest opponents. Factors in favour i of Lord Val are that he is a good mudlark and a clever jumper with a lightj weight, and the only doubt about nim. is whether he is a genuine stayer. However, he has won at a mile and a quarter on the flat, and the fact that ne now runs more kindly in the early p?rt of his races than he did last year should assist him. Gradual Improvement Greek Gold seems to have benefited by the racing he had at Hawera and Te Rapa, and it is quite on the cards that he will show improved form here. His track efforts since his arrival have been varied, but one morning he ran the best half-mile, and he looks ready to show a return to form. In Veteran Stage Pahu has been working solidly without doing anything out of the way and his condition is good. However, he will require to do much better than when previously at Ellerslie to have prospects of success. Creating: Good Impression Sky Pilot, who was unlucky in his races at Te Rapa. has made a fine impression, and the young steeplechaser will disappoint if he fails to race prominently. When schooled the other morning he was allowed to go at his leisure, but was never in trouble at any of his fences, showing that he has not been affected by his fall at Te Rapa, where he was brought down by another horse. For one in his class, Sky Pilot galloped a good round on the grass this morning and his prospects appear rosy. A Cultivated Habit Monastic baulked when tried over the steeplechase fences this morning and seems to have an aversion to jumping country when schooling. He afterwards jumped four hurdles in good style. Monastic's condition is good, but he will require to show improvement upon his Te Rapa form if he is to win at Ellerslie., One of Moods Owing to P. Burgess having engagements at Wanganui, another rider has had to be found for Tout le Monde in the Great Northern Hurdles, and W. Grindley will probably have the mount. Tout le Monde is fit, and if caught in the right mood may prove very difficult. Choice of Mounts The stable jockey F. E. Baker is to have his choice of mounts of R. S. Bagby's jumpers, Lord Val and Black Marlin, in the Great Northern Hurdles, but will not make a decision until the last minute. However, it is probable that he will ride Lord Val.

WINGATUI NOTES

[THE PRESS Special Service.] DUNEDIN, June 1. Nearly a week of fine weather has made a great improvement on the course proper at Wingatui, but the grass training tracks are in a very heavy state, and any horse that can run furlongs round about 15sec is doing well. The sand-tan track is good

over the last half-mile, butmostoi the trainers prefer to use the gra^s Sa Thfs S ' morning there was another sharp frost at Wingatui, and trainers were late in making a start. Mary Pratt . and Counterflight ran half a mile in 59 4-ssec, the former going the better. . Araboa sprinted well over the first two and a half furlongs of half a mile, but was then eased up. Dissemble was allowed to stride along over the last three furlongs on the sand-tan and recorded 40 3-ssec. Daring Deed was doing better than Vantoon at the end of six furlongs on the grass in Imin 34 l-ssec, after taking 44sec to run the first three furloASlma and Slayer ran four furlongs along the back in 62 3-ssec, both acting well in the heavy going, and not asked to do their best. Sensitive, who is engaged on the second and third days, and out of the same mare as Petersham, was doing better than Octane at the end of three furlongs en the sand-tan in 41sec. Combat and Hanlon finished together over five furlongs on the same track in lmin 13 4-ssec. Cock o' the North drew right away from Valantua at the end of five furlongs on the grass, in lmin 19 2-ssec Vallcck and Illora were together at the end of five furlongs on the sandtan run in lmin lOsec. . Toreador <N. Anderton) was jumped over" the schooling hurdle in the straight, and shaped well. He is engaged in the hurdle races on the second and third days. . The Surgeon, engaged m the hurdle race on the third day. ridden by H. Anderton, schooled well over two hurdles. Silver Jest (W. Cooper) jumped a round of the schooling hurdles attractively, and handled the heavy going The Nightmarch—Commentary .gelding who will race in the same interest as Song Boy, shaped well the second time he was sent over the sod wall, and brush double in the straight. He is the right type to make a crosscountry horse. J Richards, head lad for A. S, McKay met with a nasty accident on Monday morning, being kicked in the face bv a leadhorse. near the stalls. Richards suffered a broken nose and other facial injuries necessitating hie removal to the hospital. Richards had several ridine engagements in jumping races at next week's meeting. TRENTHAM NOTES BONNIE ROLLOX JUMPS [THE PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON, June 1. Bonnie Rollox was schooled for the first time since his race at Egmont at Trentham this morning. Ridden by P. Burgess, he went over three steeplechase fences outside the course, finishing over two of the schooling hurdles. Except for swerving a bit at the first fence he gave a good display and pulled up well. He is looking in excellent order and will probably go to Wanganui. Myriam and Galteemore galloped seven furlongs. Galteemore went well and finished in front, but Myriam. who was conceding more than two stone, shaped very well and was not knocked about. She will run well at Wanganui as she has developed into a fine mare during recent weeks. No 111 Effects Red Sun suffered no ill effects from his collision with the fallen King Thomond at Foxton on Saturday. His next racing will probably be at Trentham, where Arctic King will also reappear. The latter is amongst the daily workers. Wants Soft Tracks Although Korero went too sore to fulfil any of his Auckland engagements, H. Telford is keeping him going in the hope that he will become sound enough to race. Korero's only hope is soft tracks, and to spell him now would mean forfeiting all chance of getting suitable track conditions. Smart Maiden Girl Pat has greatly benefited by her let up, and is looking well. She and Rockingham sprinted three furlongs well down the straight. Rockingham is making good progress. He has yet to race, but is one of Trentham's best maidens over a long period.

WANGANUI J.C.

ACCEPTANCES (press association telegram.) WANGANUI, June 1. The Wanganui Jockey Club has received the following acceptances for the first day of its winter meeting:— Noon— PURUA HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and four furlongs and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Red Manfred 11 2 Red Rufus .. 9 8 Hunting Petrarch ..92 Queen 10 8 Kentucky Ethiop .. 10 0 Song 9 0 12.40 p.m.— WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Ben Braggie 912 Hunting Notium .. 8 11 Lodge 8 0 Gold Mission 811 Collodion ..8 0 Tonnerre ..86 Moatoa ..80 Solaria ..8 2 1.20 p.m.— CENTURY HURDLES HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Two miles and 194 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Clarion Call 11 2 Contact .. 9 4 Ruaform .. 10 3 John Charles 9 2 Journet .. 9 12 Sporting Song 9 2 Brigadore ..9 9 Red Rufus .. 9 0 Beau Gallante 9 6 2 p.m.— BALGOWNIE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Dictate .. 9 8 Maahanui ..8 3 Brazen King 9 8 Galteemore 8 2 Myriam .. 9 1 Spender .. 8 2 Airing ..9 1 Eara ..8 2 Hunting Maid 8 12 Naughty Lady Siegfried 8 11 Marietta 8 0 Corowa .. 8 11 Cloudy Bay 8 0 The Sand- Koura Rua ..80 wichman 8 6 Parakino ..8 0 2.40 p.m.— GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE, of 350 sovs. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Bonnie Rollox 11 7 Battleground 9 0 Riotous .. 10 12 Rioghail ..9 0 Sporting Song 9 11 Platter. ..9 0 Royal Banquet 9 8 3.20 p.m.— EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a distance. st. lb. st. lb. Friesland .. 9 9 Master Taitoru .. 8 13 Norval 7 9 Rona Bay .. 812 Sir Nigel .. 7 9 Pukeko .. 811 Reipar .. 7 8 Tiger Gain .. 8 9 Le Grand ..7 8 Gay Boy ..86 Royal Banquet 7 8 Red Manfred 8 4 Davlstock ..7 8 Mandamus .. 7 13 Solaria .. 7 7 International 711 4.5 p.m.— BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Dictate .. 9 9 Te Huia ..8 3 Flying Chief 9 6 Racecall ..8 2 Taro .. 9 5 Parakino ..8 0 Airing ..9 4 Cape Treville 8 0 Winsome Lu 813 Fleeting Dawning Light 8 10 Arrow 8 0 Ngatirahiri 8 5 River Feale 8 0 Rotoma .. 8 5 Malibu ..8 0 Maahanui .. 8 5 Fair Isle ..80 Eara ..8 5

ENGLISH DERBY

TODAY'S RACE AT EPSOM A feature of the fie'-d will .be the p.e fjc?ess in the Two Thousand Guineas was elevated to the Derby favourite but in rpt-ent weeks the American colt, teri£v ownedl bv Mr W. Woodward, chairman oY the tfew York Jockey Club, and owner of the brilliant Omaha Flares and Boswell, has been first clioice. wnue raSibook and Solfa have also been m Srong demand. The Aga Khan, who provided the winner and runner-up, Mahmoud and Taj Akbar respectively, of last vpar's Derbv. will be represented by one candidate ISfy 1 Sfy on this oc%sion_Le Grand Due by Blenheim, sire of Mahmoud, and himself the Derby winner of 1930. Perifox, like Flares and Omaha, is oy Gallant Fox, a son of Sir Gallahad. . He S a first foal, his dam being Periwinkle II bv Radium's son Clarissimus. The list of acceptors with their riders is as follows: — DERBY STAKES, a sweepstakes with 3000 sovs added: second horse 10 per cent and third horse 5 per cent of whole stakes. For three-year-old entire colts and fillies. One mile and a half Lord n Astor f S (R. A. Jones) M. M. Boussac's Goya II (E. C Elliott) Major J. S. Courtauld's Solfo (T. Lowrev) Lord Derbv's Snowfall (R. Ferryman) Lord Glanely's Inglefield (P. Maher). Sir John Jarvis's Gainsborough Lass (Harry Wragg) H.H. Aga Khan's Le Grand Due (C. R. McAlpine's Scarlet Plume (J. Sirett) Mrs G. B. Miller's Mid-Day-Sun (Ml Beary) H. E. Morriss's Pascal (Gordon Richards) W. Murray's Fairford (T. Weston) Sir Laurence Philipps's The Hour (E. Lord Rosebery's Full Sail (W. Nevett) A. Sainsbury's Battle Royal (H. PackM. E. de St. Alary's Le Ksar (C. H. Semblat) .„.,,«, Sir Victor Sassoon's Renardo (S. Donoghue) W. V/oodward's Perifox (P. Beasley) B. D. Davis's Honquan Sir Frederick Eley's Winnebar Mrs F. Nagle's Sandsprite R. B. Stra*ssburger's Le Bambino