RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22244, 8 November 1937, Page 15

RACING AND TROTTING

; THE DERBY

fTo-day's Programme At Riccarton

DETAILED REVD3W OF FIELDS

With every indication of a continuance of the prevailing dry spell, the Canterbury Jockey Club should have one of the most successful Derby Day programmes at Riccarton to-day for some years. The three-year-old classic will arouse widespread interest as Royal Chief and Smoke Screen will again meet. Each has had a win over the other, and Smoke Screen gained a host of followers by his win in the Riccarton Handicap on Saturday after a most spectacular performance for one of his age. All other fields are of satisfactory size, and even better racing than on Saturday should be seen. The track, which was well -watered on Friday night and early on Saturday morning, was again treated yesterday, and although this can be expected to assist in taking the jar out of the surface, it will not militate against fast going A detailed review of the fields is as follows: 12.32 pjn. — MIDDLETON HANDICAP, Of £250, second horse £SO, and third horse £25 from stake. Nine furlongs.

The Surgeon 10-13—The stayer of the field, and likes firm going. Last link 10-7—ln his best form, and will again be in at the finish. Helcise 10-4—Her recent limited success has been gained in this class of event, and she is entitled to attention. * * * , Lady Siegfried 9-12—Was not started en Saturday. Ran unplaced over a mile and a quarter at Trentham. Superex 9-10—Must be a possibility. Convivial 9-7 —No form this season. Windward 9-6—Ran a fair race in Apprentices' Handicap. Lostral 9-4—Journey too far. Sonny Blonde 9-3—Ran third to Rollicker and Wagner at Trentham. seven furlongs. Private Bunsby 9-o—No form to date. The Middleton Handicap should provide a widley-distributed pool, and several of the candidates will carry confident support. Sunny Blonde, Heloise and Last Link make strong appeal.

1.7 p.m.— IRWELL HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 6urmount 9-6—Has undoubted speed, and was probably unlucky to be beaten by Gay Son in Wellesley Stakes. Will be favourite. Compensate 8-9 —Did not run up to expectations on Saturday, but got away badly. , . , x _. t Eastern Heir 8-2—Has a bright future, and may be likely here. Ortyx 8-0 —Must be considered over this

distance. Pink Bond 7-13—Has a turn of speed.

but a doubtful beginner. Defaulter 7-11—Will be in the money Godfrey 7-11—Ran two good races at Trentham. but hardly up to this

standard. . On Call 7-10—A promising Paper Money youngster, in want of more

experience. Great Baby 7-9—Has had a recent check Our Pal 7-7—By Nightmarch from Palantua. two Cup winners. Needs

time. Bomarin 7-6—By Robespierre from Limelight, and very promising.

Main interest in the Irwell Handicap will centre on Surmount, who has a big weight, but this does not usually affect a good two-year-old over a short course. He will no doubt be the public choice, and Ortyx and Defaulter will also be in demand.

L 52 pjn.— STROWAN PLATE, Of £250; second horse £SO, and third horse £25 from stake. Six furlongs. Ardmayle 8-7—Was not produced on Saturday. Has been galloping well on tracks. Necessary 8-7—No recommendation as yet. Pol Roger 8-7—Has a chance on track form.

Sunbeam 8-7—Disappointed at Motukarara, but may do better here. Dividend 8-O—A place proposition. Dranoel 8-Or-Requries more time. Glenogil 8-O—A half-sister by Colossus to Red Heckle, and the makings of a good class galloper. Haerepo 8-o—No form yet. Kindly 8-o—Went well at Motukarara and has possibilities as a sprinter llanacree 8-o—Fair only. Love Affair 8-o—No form. Mob Rule 8-o—Not on first day's form. Mulatto 8-o— Distance too short. Babble 8-O—A decided possibility. Screamer 8-o—Capable of taking part in the finish if all went well with Stromboli 8-o—Was left in the Derby, and should be likely here if not reserved. The Strowan Plate for maiden three-year-olds and upwards has naturally drawn a mixed field, but there is every promise of an interesting tussle over we final stages. The issue may be conjtaed to Sunbeam. Rabble, and Stromboll. && p.m.— NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES, W £IOOO. second horse £2OO, and third horse £IOO from stake. One mile and a half. **ayb«nes 8-10—Not on form during -the last few weeks. Mckem 8-10—in Randolph Handicap. "Votaress 8-10—Will have to improve , considerably. *»yal Chief 8-10~Has done well since returning from Trentham and will »e in as good order as at that Bl meeting. |™ 8-10-Same as Lickem. «w*e Screen 8-10—Present condition exposed by his good race on * Will again have Royal Bt»»~v e £ doin S his best. •woinboli 8-10—Better placed in previ*fa» *? s eventu rooncr 8-10—The most promising opponent to Royal Chief and Smoke ocreen. there will be some lastSrHS_ wl l hdrawals from the field for cK«# V ? eala nd Derby, but Royal maKi* oke Screen, The Crooner, and "wwress are certain starters. There IuEJM )U k t about Royal Chief being •Wewor to Smoke Screen at Trentham, •no although the latter had the bene- £»«• race on Saturday. Royal Chief }• "gain. Preferred to him. There should t*»»» c i2 se contest for third prize be- *"*» ihe Crooner and Nightdress, and rormer should gain the honour.

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3.12 p.m.— CRITERION HANDICAP, Of £750; second horse £IOO. and third horse £SO from stake. Seven furlongs.

Alma 9-s—Won over this distance at the Grand National meeting, and was finishing on on Saturday at the end of six. Concertpitch 9-I—Has not had a race for some weeks, and will be at a disadvantage. Paper Slioper 8-11—Looked burly on Saturday and race may have done him good, but does not appeal over seven . Triune 8-I—First appearance, and a likely place-getter. Grey Honour 8-1— Journey may be too far Dictate 7-13—Must be respected on Trontham and Motukarara form. Blac"k~Thread 7-12—Won at Trentham over six. but was stopping. Rebel Chief 7-10—Has a chance as he was doing good work at the end of Saturday's race. Wino 7-7 —Not on this season s form. Wild Career 7-2—Fair only. _ Gaysome 7-1--Will be prominent at * some stage. Vclrr.o* 7-0 —Not on hard track. Great" Star 7-o—Will surprise if he wins. Alma has a big weight to carry in the Criterion Handicap, but she won the Stewards' so well that she is again entitled to be favourite. There is, however, some fresh blood reauiring notice and new form may be introduced Favouritism will no doubt be divided between Alma, Dictate, and Black Thread.

3.52 p.m.— FENDALTON HANDICAP Of £500; second horse £IOO, and third horse £SO from stake. One mile and a quarter. Enge 8-13 —His favourite distance. Queen Dorothy 8-10—Has had a wonderful innings this season, but will find this company harder than in the south. Friesland 8-B—Will be better suited over this journey than in Cup. Davolo 8-5 —Surprised by his improved showing on Saturday, and a likely favourite. Last Refrain 7-12—Has won over the distance. Is also in concluding event. Pukeko 7-11—Was stopping at the end of nine furlongs on Saturday. Sunee 7-B—Disappointed in Cup, but had a bad passage over the first half-mile and was unbalanced afterwards. Rebel Lad 7-6—Would do better on soft track. Boomerang 7-6 —Will be fancied on his showing in front for a good way in Cup. Linsru ; st 7-I—Fair. Lady Graceful 7-0 —Not on Motukarara form. The Fendalton Handicap should provide cne of the best races of the meeting. Following form this season investors will no doubt show most confidence in Davolo, Last Refrain,- and Friesland.

4.37 p.m.— RANDOLPH HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £GO. and third horse £3O from stake. Hack conditions. Seven furlongs. Natty 8-13 —Ran a fair -race in Spring Plate. Paper Note 8-10—Was one of leaders for seven furlongs in Spring Plate. Thcrmidor 8-6 —Hardly in this. Epic 8-s—Has had a few days' spell, and may require a race. Alunga 8-4—A good galloper and a possibility. Sir Hugh 8-3—Racing in new colours. Has to be regarded both on race and track form. Nolana 8-3—A reasonable chance. Lickem 7-13—Ran fourth in Apprentices, and a likely improver. Sigurd 7-11—Failed on Saturday over mile, but was in front at seven furlongs. Lady Montana 7-11—Ran a good second to Janet Gaynor over seven on Saturday, giving 71b. Pair now on equal terms. Janet Gaynor 7-11—Should again be troublesome out in front. Owlsgleam 7-9—Fair only. Great Bramble 7-7—Won a race last season, but has done no good since. Rockingham 7-6—Seems to lose his chances by slow beginnings. Norseman 7-6—Ran fifth on Saturday after being one of the last away and may improve. Drinkup 7-4—Failed badly in Apprentices' Handicap. Night Wings 7-3 —No recent form. Studley Royal 7-2—Making reappearance after long absence. Made Money 7-o—Has been a failure for a long time. The hack division is well represented in the Randolph Handicap, and with more than half of the field entitled to serious consideration, the favourites are well concealed. Alunga, Sir Hugh and Lady Montana will probably be well supported. 5.22 p.m.—

EPSOM HANDICAP,

Of £350; second horse £7O, and third horse £35 from stake. One mile. Trench Fight 9-7—Having his first race since August. Has been galloping well on grass, so will not be under the same disadvantage of horses using the plough in track

work. Big Dook 9-s—Ran his worst race for a long time on Saturday. Last Refrain 8-13—Will carry strong support if reserved. The Bigot 8-7—Had 9-12 in Randolph Handicap, and reserved for this.

His first attempt in open company, but has to be considered. Araboa 8-6—First appearance, and may be likely over this journey. Milford 8-2—Ran a good race on Sat-

urday for a mile. Fiord 8-2—Would not be harmed by his hurdle effort on Saturday and might be in a place. Cottingham 7-13—Certain to have a large following. Pelmet 7-11—In earlier. Darinsr Deed 7-11—Expensive to fol-

low. Waitaka 7-11—Would like a softer

Roaming 7-11—Failed at Trentham when expected to win after success at Masterton.

The issue of the Epsom Handicap appears very open, and there should be an interesting dispute for favouritism Practicauv all have favourable chances, and the final summing up may be in favour of The Bigot. Araboa, and Trpnrh Fisbt

WELCOME STAKES WINNER

HIGH-CLASS BREEDING

Peerless, winner of the Welcome Stakes at Riccarton on Saturday, was bred by Mr J. Donald, at the Westmere Stud, Wanganui, and was purchased as a yearling at Trentnam for 425 guides by her present owner, Mr R. J. l.tt.rphy, of Wellington. Her dam, is a sister to Honour, a New Zealand Derby winner, Episode, and Courtesy (dam of Courtcraft) and is a halfsister to Heritage, now in India. The main blood lines of Peerless are as follows:

Sire: Beau Pere by Son-in-Law from Cinna by Folymelus from Baroness la Fcche. by Ladas from la Flcche, by St. Simon.

Dam: Prestige by Limond from Homage, by Absurd from Eulogy by Cicero.

The Filly's Sire Beau Pere. who left winners in England before coming out to New Zealand, only raced at three and four years, and won races up to a mile and three-quarters. He was purchased at a dispersal sale on behalf of Mr Donald for 100 guineas, but cost 450 guineas .anded at Westmere. At the Westmere dispersal sale last January, he was ourchased by Mr W. J. Smith, of Scone, New South Wales, for 3300 guineas after keen competition with Mr A. Chisholm. of Southland, who was acting for Mr M. Grogan. stud groom at Westmere, and Mr W. R. Stead of Flaxmere. Regret has been expressed that Beau Pere did not fall to the bid of either of the New Zealanders, but Mr Smith attended the sale with the full intention of securing the horse, and there was no limit to the price he was prepared to pay.

Left His Mark Beau Pere is one of the most handsome and best bred Son-in-Law horses, and has left his mark on all of the progeny so far raced in New Zealand, Gay Son being especially a second edition of him. Beau Pere's sire has perpetuated the great staying line of Hampton, while his dam Cinna, winner of the One Thousand Guineas, is f, om the famous Number 3 family,

'lich has been extraordinarily successful in the production of classic winners and celebrated sires. Beau Pere is inbrod to the Number 3 family for his sire and dam are grandson and granddaughter of Quiver (3) by Toxonholite (3): he carries a double cross of Galopin (3) throush St. Simon and Donovan while his great grandsire Bay Ronald was one of the most distinguished sires of the Number 3 family It is noteworthy also that Hampton, a rare sire of stamina, appears three ♦ imes in the fourth remove of his pedigree.

A Young Dam Prestige, dam of Peerless, was bred by Mr G. M. Currie,. and sold by him at the yearling sales of 1932 for 310 guineas to Mr J. Donald, who sent her to Sydney as a two-year-old. Trained by J. T. Jamieson, she had 10 starts for one win. a division of a two-year-old race at Rosghill. On her return to New Zealand she was put to the stud, and her first foal, a colt by Chief Ruler, realised 800 guineas at Trentham. J. T. Jamieson buying her for Mr C. G. McIndoe, of Auckland. Unfortunately, the colt contracted an ailment from which he difd a few months after arriving in Sydney, and before he had been tried out.

CERNE ABBAS

A PROFITABLE CAREER

Cerne Abbas, winner of the 1937 New Zealand Cup, was bred by Mr G. A. Kain at his Gladstone Park stud, Orari. and was sold as a yearling to Mr C. N. Draper for 240 guineas. Mr Draper also purchased Gustos at the same sale for 200 guineas, and after winning some good races with him. sold him to go to Queensland for 500 guineas.

Monoxide, dam of Cerne Abbas, is by Boniform from Philomela by Birkenhead from Arethusa by Dreadnought from Dryad by St. Leger. Monoxide also produced Custodian to Lord Warden, and, purchased by Mr Draper for 150 guineas. Custodian was the first horse raced by him. and Cerne Abbas and Custos were the next. Cerne Abbas began racing as a two-year-old. but did not have a win. Last season she won the Great Northern Oaks and Great Northern St. Leger. Before this she was taken to Australia with Custos, and won the Kensington Handicap in Sydney. This season, after a success on the second day of the Wanganui spring meeting, she ran second to Small Boy in the Mitchelson Cup at Ellerslie, and was third to Shy and Cuddle in the Wellington Handicap at Trentham. She won the Watkins Handicap on the second day in course record time, and was immediately elevated to the position of favourite for the big Riccarton event. Taken to the Banks Peninsula meeting, she was considered the best of propositions for the chief race of the day, but was- beaten out of a place. This turned out to be a temporary lapse of form, as there was no doubt about her superiority in Saturday's field. Her record to date is 40 starts, seven wins, nine minor places, and £3463 in stakes, including a £75 cup. Lord Warden was leased this season by Mr Kain to Mr A. S. Elworthy, chairman of the Canterbury Jockey Club's committee, and since the change over was made, his progeny have had a remarkable run of success. In addition to Cerne Abbas, the two-year-olds Protector and Ortyx have won classic events, and another in Normal has proved himself a highclass colt in Australia. . Mr Draper is a steward of the Dunedin Jockey Club, and has done valuable service for racing in the Dunedin i area.

A CONSISTENT MARE

ALMA

Eight wins and a second in nine starts is the record of Alma, who won the Stewards' Handicap on Saturday. At Riverton at Easter she won the Visitors' Handicap and the Presidents Handicap, of six furlongs,, and followed this up with another victory m the President's Handicap, seven furlongs, at Southland in May. Her next appearance was at Dunedin, wherei. after :finishing second to Araboa in the Winter HandicaD. seven furlongs, she won the Empire Handicap, six furlongs, on the final day of the meeting. She was unplaced in the last effort that term, but this season has won four on end—the Papanui Handicap, six furlongs, and the August Handicap, seven furlongs, at the Grand National meeting, at Gore, and on Saturday. Alma was bred by Mr L. C. Hazlett. who also bred her dam, Ravenna. Ravenna, who won some good races, is by Solferino from Droski. by Stepniak from Whirlpool by St. George from Watersprite by Traducer from Waterwitch by Camden from Mermaid. Ravenna also nroducert two good win-ne-s in Ventr?c and Travenna. Alma is trained at Wingatui b» A. E. Dirtham, who holds one record in connexion with the race, that of training and ridim? the winner. Didham is undoubtedlv "the tallest rider in New Zealand ?nd" vet liehtlv built, but there is no r'oubtin? his ability in the saddle, while it is iustifiablv claimed that he has no pucerior when it comes to a fighting finish and getting the utmost out of his mounts.

WHANGAREI R.C.

SERGIA WINS HANDICAP

(PRESS A.SSOCIATIOS TELEGRAM.) WHANGAREI, November 6. The Whangar>_i meeting was concluded in glorious weather. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator handled £14,428. as compared with £13,258 on the second day last year, making a total for the meeting of £25,106 10s, against £23,141 at the corresponding meeting last year. Results:— TITOKI HACK HANDICAP, Of £IOO. Seven furlongs and a half. 2. 2—HOPALONG 7-G . . Thomson 1 4. 3—Olivette 7-0 .. Howard 2 1. I—Alyth 8-2 .. Pittman 3 5, 5 The Vamp 7-3; 3, 4 Mai de Mer 7-2; 6, 6 Gaiwind 7-0; 7, 7 Lythite 7-1 also started.

Won by half a length; length between second and third. Time, lmin 34 4-ssec.

KAURI HANDICAP, Of £BO. Five furlongs. 2. I—OHMAHA 8-4 .. Murray 1 5. s—Pasture 8-4 .. Mclnally 2 10. B—Lapidarian 8-4 .. Kirwin 3 4, 2 Flashing Spear 8-9; 6, 6 Peter's Pence 8-9; 7, 7 Asset 8-4; 3, 4 Hunting Blood 8-4; 12, 11 Flash By 8-4; 1, 3 Windcress 8-4; 13, 13 My Money 8-4; 11, 10 Thurlap 8-4; 8, 9 Francis Acre 8-4; 14, 14 Golden Spahi 8-4; 9, 12 Mischel 8-4 also started.

Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 2sec.

POUOTI HURDLES, Of £l4O. One mile and a half. 1. I—SIMINT 10-11 .. Watson 1 2. 2—Kilberis 9-12 .. Baker 2 6. 6—Siwell 9-0 .. Carmont 3 5, 5 Blue Bonnett 9-1; 3, 3 Backblock 9-1; 4, 4 Johnny Dundee 9-0 also started. Won by three lengths; two lengths second and third. Time, 2min 58 4-ssec.

PARK HANDICAP, Of £IBO. One mile. 2—SERGIA 8-5 -. Glading 1 4—Tybalt 8-11 -. Gilchrist 2 3—Orac 8-13 .. Howard 3 1 Crooning 8-11 also started. Won by a length and a quarter: length second and third. Time, lmin 41 1-5 sec.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of £l5O. Six furlongs. 2. 2—BACHELOR KING 7-2 Home 1 1. I—Tosh 9-0 .. Melniiuy 2 4. 4—Miss Lu 8-4 .. McTavish 3 3, 3 Airam 8-0 also started. Won by three lengths: one and a halt lengths second and third. Time, lmin 13 l-ssec. .„

KAMO HANDICAP, Of £9O. Seven furlongs and a half. 3. 3—CHIEF LAP 8-7 .. Green 1 4. 4 —Enlightenment 10-3 .. Fergus 2 2. 2—Veracious 7-0 .. Gilchrist 3 1, 1 British Banner 8-2; 5, 5 Flamberge 7-0; 7, 6 Rcnaud 7-0; 6, 7 In Command 7-0 also started. Won bv one and a half lengths; length second and third. Time, lmin 33 4-ssec.

MARSDEN HACK HANDICAP, Of £loo.'Six furlongs. 2. 4—OHMAHA 7-0 .. Clifford 1 C. (i—Mangukaha 9-2 .. Howard 2 4. 2—Solo Song 7-12 .. Cammick 3 1, 1 Huntingmore 8-8; 5, 5 Valise 7-9; 3, 3 Raceline 7-8 also started. Won by one and a half lengths: length second and third. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of £125. One mile. 1. I—TIP TOES 8-11 .. McTavish 1 7. 7—Raepata 8-0 .. Home 2 6. s—Bonnys—Bonny Gay 9-1 .. .. 3 2, 2 Paso Robles 9-4; 4, 3 High Tea 8-12- 7, 7 Kilberis 8-11; 5, 4 Ringshot 8-9: 7, 6 Enlightenment 8-0 also started. Won by half a length: neck second and third. Time, lmin 41sec.

RACING FIXTURES

November 8, 10. 13—Canterbury J.C. November 13—Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Club. November 13—Napier Park R.C. November 20—Levin R.C. November 20—Southland R.C. November 20, 22—Waikato R.C. November 27—Ashburton County R.C. November 27, 29—Takapuna J.C. November 27, 30—Feilding J.C. December 4—Otaki Maori R.C. December 11—Hororata R.C. December 11, 13—Woodville District

J.C. December 14 or 18—Waipa R.C. December 27—Waipukurau J.C. December 27—Westland R.C. December 27, 28—Dunedin J.C. December 27. 28—Taranaki J.C. December 27, 28, 30—Manawatu R.C. December 27, 29, January-1, 3—Auck-

land R.C. December 31, January I—Greymouth J.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES

November 9, 11, 12— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. November 13—Manawatu T.C. November 25, 27—Forbury Park T.C. December 4—New Brighton T.C. December 4—Waikato T.C. December 4—Wairio T.C. December 11—Reef ton T.C. December 27—Ashburton T.C. December 27—Gore T.C. December 27—Wairarapa T.C. December 27, 28—Westport T.C. December 28, 30, 31—Auckland T.C. December 29—Winton T.C. January 1, 3—Canterbury Park T.C. January 4—Westland T.C. January 5, 6—Greymouth T.C. January 15—Cambridge T.C.

TURF GOSSIP

Cup Presentation At the conclusion of the contest for the New Zealand Cup on Saturday, his Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Galway, handed the gold cup attached to the stake to Mr C. N. Draper, owner of the winner, Cerne Abbas, and on the call of the club's chairman, Mr A. S. Elworthy. the usual rounds of cheers were given. Enterprising Club

Sinca the Grand National meeting, the Canterbuhy Jockey Club has effected extensive improvements at Riccarton and one of these, the addition of another riders' semaphore on the inside of the course proper and opposite the main stands, was much appreciated. It is now possible to display the names of the riders of two fields at once, thus saving the taking down of the list for a race shortly after the horses leave the birdcage as formerly. The alterations and additions to the jockeys' room were also greatly appreciated by the riders, some of the visitors expressing the opinion that the room was now the most up-to-date in New Zealand.

Very Lame Tauramai ran a good race in the New Zealand Cup until well into the home turn, where he went back suddenly and finished near the rear. As he was very lame on returning, he evidently broke down in the last half-mile, and it is doubtful whether he will be seen out again at the meeting. Mishap in Cup The final contest between Cerne Abbas and Wild Chase in the New Zealand Cup had just begun when Might fell, and Small Boy, following immediately behind him. fell over him, and as all eyes were on the leading division at this stage the mishap passed almost unobserved, and it was not possible to suggest the cause of Might's fall. An inquiry was formally opened

after the race and was adjourned until before the first race to-day. Sudden Promotion

One of the surprises in the betting line on Saturday was the position occupied by Queen of Song in the list of investments on the New Zealand Cup. In recent races she has not only failed badly, but has been neglected by investors, and her track work before the meeting did not encourage the heavy support accorded her. A Hard Puller

Cottirigham pulled very hard during the middle stages of the Cup on Saturday, and as the pace was not fully on, fighting with his rider did not improve his chances. He ran a really good race until he faded out about a furlong from home, and he then slowed up to almost a canter. He should win some money before the meeting concludes. North Island Supremacy

An indication of the difference between North and South Island two-year-old form was given by the decisive failings of Compensate (McLean Stakes) and Ortyx (John Grigg Stakes) in the Welcome Stakes on Saturday. Compensate created a big impression by his success at Wingatui. but was aiways near the rear of Saturdays field There was certainly some excuse for him, as he jumped sideways when the field was dispatched, and lost a good deal of ground before settling down. Ortyx, on the other hand, got away smartly, and was prominent to the distance, where she cried content. With a Future

A likely winner of some two-year-old races is Eastern Heir, the Aus-tralian-bred youngster owned and (rained by Mr H. W. Maria, of Avondale. He is a most attractive-looking colt, and was finishing on in the Welcome Stakes. Fast Travelling

The times for- the first three races on Saturday were exceptionally last, and it was considered probable that some fresh records would be put up later in the day, especially in the open events; but a strong breeze sprung up just before the Cup was decided, and horses felt the full effects of it as soon as they turned for home. In spite of this, the Cup was run in time that was only a fraction outside the race record, and the times for the Welcome Stakes and Stewards' Handioap compared very favourably with the best figures recorded in recent years. Patience Rewarded

One of the most popular wins at Riccarton on Saturday was that recorded bv Happy Night, who had a comfortable task in the Apprentices Handicap, He cost 240 guineas as a yearling, and showed much promise early in his first season, but failed to win a race. His first success was gained at Rangiora on Labour Day. He failed at Motukarara a few days later, and in consequence he was not in very keen demand on Saturday. Happy Night can claim some aristocratic breeding, as. in addition to being by Nightmarch, whose deeds on the turf are well known he is from Gay Round, who. by Gay Lad, is a half-sister to Entreaty, dam of Pnar Lap. Like his sire. Happy Night may have required more time to show his best, and it is not unlikely that he will carry on as a stake-earner from now onwards.

Jottings Mob Rule was one of the last to move off in the Apprentices' Handicap, and was never in a prominent position She will have to do a lot better if she is to be given a chance in the Oaks. „ . , Gold Boa had her followers in a good mood when she was in front turning for home in the Stewards' Handicap, but as soon as she faced the head wind she gradually drifted to the rear. Her performance suggested that some credence can be attached to the belief that she has contracted the throat trouble which has affected other members of the family. Redolent looked as if he had the field in Saturday's hurdle race in dire trouble turning for home, but as soon as pressure became necessary he gave up the tussle. The pool for the hurdle race on baturday 'was the largest since brush hurdle events were introduced, and it would have been much larger if Travenna had carried out his engagement. He was withdrawn as it was considered the going was too firm for him. Sovereign Lady was in strong demand for the Spring Plate, but lost her chance by being badly Dlaced until well into the straight. She will be improved by the race. Nightdress also carried a good deal of support in the same race, but was squeezed back from No. 1 position when the tapes went up, and was never afterwards within rrach of the leaders. Gcraldine Racing Club

A profit of £4B 8s Id was made with the Geraldine Racing Club's meeting this year, compared with £466 15s 7d in 1936. This was revealed in a bal-ance-sheet submitted to a meeting of the committee of the club last week. Duty and taxes totalled £1873 12s 4d, compared with £2OOI 15s 2d in 1936. Total receipts were £4673 9s 6d, and expenditure was £4625 Is sd.

WAIKATO R.C.

HANDICAPS

The following handicaps have been declared for the Waikato Racing Club's spring meeting:—

WAIMAI HURDLES, of £3OO. One mile and a hall. st. lb. St. lb Tudor .. 11 12 Trackman .. 9 8 Valpai ..11 0 Lady Ruler 9 7 Englishman 10 10 Prince of Spearcourt .. 10 7 Orange 9 6 L'Allegro .. 10 6 Irish Comet 9 5 Patagonia .. 10 6 Pennyplain 9 0 Thespis .. 10 2 Kilbens ..9 0 SP ° rting Songlo 2 L3dy England 9 0 Modern Maid 10 1 Booklaw .. 9 o Simint .. 10 0 Mio Lume .. 9 0 Roxy .. 912 Holly Lu .. 9 o Blue Tiger 9 12 Belbroney .«. 9 0 Boughal ..9 11 Innesßoy .. 9 0 English Night 9 10 Libra •• » » Sanddrift .. 910 Little Anglia 9 0

HAUTAPU HACK, of £250. Seven fur-

longs. st. lb. st - lb - King Theo ..9 7 Malagigi ..' 711 Gay Streak 813 Prince Rang! 711 Tail Light .. 8 13 Bass .. 7 10 Rollicker ..8 12 Gay Sister.. 710 May Song .. 812 Sanddrift •■ 7 7 Philemup ..8 11 Hopalong .. 7 6 Strathire ..8 7 Cloneen .. 7 3 Brown Lap 8 7 Melvanui .. 7 1 Winsome Lu 8 5 Barricade -.7 1 Race Boy ..84 Awatea Captain M Princess 7 1 Tudor 8 4 Min Lu .. 7 0 Ringshot .. 8 3 Le Turc .. 7 0 Droll ..8 2 Requiem .. 7 0 Kena .. 7 13 Paunui -.7 0 Royal Passage 7 13

WAIKATO CUP, of £650. One mile and three furlongs. st. lb. st - lb Enee ..9 2 Valamito ..7 7 Jonathan .. 813 Sinking Fund 7 7 Scotland ..8 9 Rona Bay .. 7 6 w ! "" Key 8 7 Legatee •■ ' 3 TVTacfpr Orac • • i £ Brierly 8 7 Royal Minstrel 7 1 Mazir ..8 6 Mungatoon 7 1 Gay Rose ..8 0 Lucullus Lad 7 0 Shy .. 713 Soho •• 7 0 Lornacre .. 711 Con Fuoco .. 7 0 Fersen ..7 8 Corroboree 7 0

CLAUDELANDS HIGH-WEIGHT, of £250. One mile, st lb st. lb. Iou g nd Up .. 9 4 JohrmyWals 8 2 Prince Acre 9 3 Little Artist a i Bachelor King 9 0 Kijbens -.8 0 i a o S u%?l° bleS 8 §afs e trea k - | 0 King Musk 810 Killadar ..8 0 iEl omedy 8 I %S$ ■■ EucullusLad 8 6 Tutor ...80 Mungacre ..8 5

TAMAHERE STAKES, of £2OO. Four furlongs. st lb st - lb Arvakur -.9 4 Yed Prior .. 7 8 Eastern Heir 8 7 Brazilian .. 7 7 . Vitement ..713 First Flutter 7 4 Gay Hussar 712 Princess Lu 7 4 Lady Marie Calorie .. 7 4 colt 711 Miss Brlerly 7 4 Sir Robin ..7 11 Bright Wings 7 4 Olympus ..79 Jean Quex ..74

TAUPIRI HACK, of £250. Six furlongs, st lb st. lb. Surella ..9 3 Rainier .. 7 8 Winlona ..9 1 Maxown .. 7 7 Cardsharper 811 Cappy •• ' ° Blue Needle 810 Bronzette .. 7 & Torch ..8 7 Racette •• 7 5 Huntlngmore 8 5 Madelon .. ' Cute Melody 8 5 Dragon Moth 7 2 .Tan Ridd ..8 1 Gay Egypt 7 2 Farland ..8 1 Diacquedoon 7 0 Trouvaille ..81 Miss Clipper 7 0 Valspear ..8 1 Valquin .. 7 o Dombey .-8 0 Garwind .. 7 0 Racecall .. 713 Attack .. 7 0 Ladv Montana 7 11 Flamberge ..70 Bass .. 710 Hunting Te Monowai. 7 9 Blood 7 0 Pirate King 7 9 Highland Advance „ „ Queen 7 0 Plane 7 8 Te Poto ..7 0

CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP, of £350. Six furlongs, st. lb. St. lb. Rereatu ..90 Galilee .. 711 Impasto .. 313 Tray Bit .. 710 Peter Gay Seton 7 8 Beckford 8 8 Dark Shadow 7 4 Golden Sheila 8 7 Airam .. 7 3 Tosh ..8 6 Bachelor King 7 3 Trilliarch ..8 5 Merial .. 7 2 Royal Suleiman ..71 Bachelor R 3 Star Artist 7 0 Anion .. 7 13 High Tea ..7 0 Prince Acre 711

For Auckland Cup A Press Association cablegram from Melbourne states that Willie Win is returning to New Zealand in view of contesting th~ Auckland Cud. in which he will probably be ridden by W. Jenkins. _______^______^_

AUSTRALIAN RACING

AT FLEMINGTON

OLD ROWLEY WINS

{tmrm> pbxs* association— copywoot.) (Received November 7, 7.10 p.m.) MELBOURNE, November 6. The weather was dull and threatening for the fourth and concluding day of the Victoria Racing Club's meeting at Flemington. Nightguard broke an unlucky run with a victory in the Batman Stakes. Thurles Lad set a great pace early, then tired, but beat The Egotist for place honours Pantoon and Silver Bond were never dangerous. Bellevue finished fast. Good Boy led always in the Flemington Stakes, wmch was won in attractive fashion. He cost 1000 guineas as a yearling, and started once previously. The sensation of the C. B. Fisher Plate was that The Trump finished las of the five runners. The early stages of the race were farcical, the five horses te a slow pace. They were well bunched It the turn, where Black Mac shot away and beat the pacemaker. Sarchene Allunga finished well. The Trump, under the whip, made little impression Old Rowley finished well tte unlucky Silver Standard in the Victoria Racing Club Handicap. Willie Win. who had an interrupted run dead-heated for third with Donaster. Wotan had every chance, and finished 51 Showing the best form of hta career. Pride of Plain easily won the Victoria Steeplechase in time which knocked five and a half seconds off the course record. Two Kings and Scardus had no hope with the winner. On Approval had a comfortable win in the Ottawa Stakes. Bathing Beauty was badly placed early., but finished well. Trendel was a fair third. China Clipper was never dangerous. Young Idea was badly placed in the earlv stages of the Final Handicap, but toished brilliantly to win from Panax and the pacemaker. Lady Kornngal. Sir Simper tired at the finish, but showed improvement on recent efforts. Young Idea and Good Boy are both owned by Mr Percy Miller, of Sydney. Results:—

BATMAN STAKES, Of £7OO. For three-year-olds. One mile. NIGHTGUARD by The Night PatrolCyden 8-7 .. •• H. Skldmore 1 Thurles Lad by Saltash—Hostess 8-4 i. mines «u uy E McMenamln 2 The Egotist by Windbag— s

There were 11 starters. «,,=« Won by two and a half lengths; threequarters of a length second ? nd oel «»™- Bellevue was fourth. Time, lmin 36Jsec—a race record.

FLEMINGTON STAKES, Of £7OO. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. GOOD BOY by Constant ± Plymouth Bay by Drake—Tampa Bay 00 . . ■ > V-OX * Pooh'bear by Christopher R°Mn— Ornum 9-0 •• F. Dempsey 3 There were nine starters. • Won by two and a half lengths; threequarters of a length second and third. Conway was fourth. Time, lmin Usee.

C. B. FISHER PLATE, Of £IOOO. Weight-for-age. One mile and a half.

BLACK MAC by Beau SarcherieO-o'" V. E. McMenamin 2 Allunga 9-4 •• T. Webster 3 There were five starters. Won by a length and a half; neck second and third. Prince Quex was fourth. Time, 2min 42sec. t VICTORIA RACING CLUB HANDICAP, Of £750. One mile and three-quarters. OLD ROWLEY 7-7 ... H. Badger 1 Silver Standard 8-U .. D. Munro 2 Willie Win 8-10 .. A : D ewhuret t Donaster 8-13 • • A. Breasley t There were nine starters. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a length to dead-heaters. Time, 2min 58 sec.

VICTORIA STEEPLECHASE, Of £7OO. About two miles and a half. PRIDE OF PLAIN 9-13 R. Jennings 1 Two Kings 10-5 •• T. Ryan 2 Scardus 9-4 .. F. Grierson 3 There were 12 starters. Won by eight lengths; five lengths between second and third. Leomus was fourth. Seymour, Blackhook, and Royal Armour feU. Time, 4min 45isec.

OTTAWA STAKES, Of £7OO. For two-year-old fillies. Five

furlongs. ON APPROVAL 8-7 .. J. Daniels 1 Bathing Beauty 8-7 .. F. Dempsey 2 Trendel 8-7 •• A. Cooper 3 There were 13 starters. Won by three lengths; a length and a half second and third. GaydeU was fourth. Time, lmin Usee.

FINAL HANDICAP, Of £70.0. One mile and a quarter. YOUNG IDEA 8-7 .. D. Munro 1 Panax 7-10 •• E- Preston 2 Lady Kooringal 6r7 .. E. Cox 3 There were 16 starters. Won by a length and a half: two lengths second and third. Plectrum was fourth.

Time. 2min 2S--CC, v, :;.cl: -VFlemington record.

SYDNEY. No\t-:..Lv_. At the Moorefield t: < ,'. •> • Welter Handicap was won by Stair; j-J by Chief Ruler—Roscllate. from IMS'-" <•'- Love 8-5 and Moaenza 8-11. Tncre were .i starters. ,„ . Nightingale was unplaced n tne .^.aiut-» Three-year-old Handicap. Stiver Co>it v. aj unplaced in the Moorelield Handicap

WAIPAWA K.C.

HANDICAP TO ROY AI MINSTREL

(PS.ES3 ASSOCIATION TXLK<iBA^.>

HASTINGS, November S The Waipawa County Racing Club« annual race meeting was held at Ha>«nti to-day. The totalisator handled . £'\-'l an increase of £2SS on last year = u-.al of £7012. Results:—

HOLLYCOMBE HURDLES. Of £IOO. One mile and a hall 3—TOP HAT 9-3 .. Hohloff t 2—Begorrah 9-13 .. _•- f^ el 3 * I—lddo 10-11 .. -- Zuppioch 3 The only starters. , . ._ _ Won bv two lengths: 100 yards; betweea second and third. Time. 2min 45sec.

OTANE FLYING HANDICAP, Of £BO. Six furlongs. I—FOSSICKER 8-11 -- WaLn X 3—Felicitation 8-0 .. •- Shield Z 2—Granvale 8-6 --„„.• ~G Umf £ 2 4 Son and Heir 9-0: 7 Trailer 8-S. S Joe Louis 7-12: 13 Seyfried 7-8: 8 Hamarui 7-8- 11 Tullamore 7-8; 9 Thala t-*z 5 L* Toquet 7-4; 10 Gaelic Song 7-4; 12 Lar« wood 7-0 also started. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 14 3-fcee.

IMPERIAL PLATE, Of £75. Six furlongs. I—REASONABLE 8-7 \oung 1 9—King's Hope 8-7 -. Stratton X 2—Star Lad 8-7 •- Shield S 11 Power Chief 8-7; 7 Hail Selassie 3-7: 14 Great Sandy 8-7; 13 Oha 8-7: 12 Tommy Atkins 8-7; 8 Fundy Bay 8-7: 10 Gamcourt 8-7; 4 Golden Memory 8-7; 6 pgryll 8-7: 6 Jacynth 8-7; 16 KiriroM 8-7; 1 Mahutai 8-7; 17 Tapurau 8-.; 5 Loveua 8-7 also started. ,* • « „ Won by a neck. Time, lmin IS 3-ssec

WAIPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP. Of £l5O. One mile and a quarter. I—ROYAL, MINSTREL 8-6 .. Gilmer J s—Buster Brown 7-0 .. C"**** l I 2-Soho 8-11 •• CaHanan S 4 PJadie 8-11: 6 Maine 8-3; 3 Gay Hunter 7-13 also started. Won by half a length: head between second and third. Gay Hunter wa* fourth. Time, 2min 9sec.

EMPIRE NURSERY, Of £BO. Tout furlongs. I—JEANEE 8-0 -• Anderson X 2—Merry Simon 7-13 .. \gn»han J 3—Laughing Song 7-9 .. Forsyth S 4 Sweepaway 7-9 also started. Won by half a length. Time. SOsec

EPSOM HANDICAP, Of £9O. One mile and a quarter. I—UMPIRE 11-10 .. Mr S. Monteith 1 2—Aube 11-11 ••., Mr . H V.SS£ I 6—Lacquer 11-7 .. Mr A. Metkte S 5 Tres Sec 11-12: 3 Cletrac 10-12; 4 Parry 10-11; 7 Beech Grove 10-7 also stsrtcd Won by a neck. Time, 2min llsec.

HOMEWOOD HANDICAP, Of £IOO. Six furlongs and a hah*. 2—PAKANUI 8-7 -• Briggs £ s—Slippery 7-8 -- Mar™ * I—Fossicker 7-0 .. -. Callahan 3 4 Bun Fight 8-1; 3 Sir Nigel 7-10; • Flame Queen 7-0 also startedWon by a neck. Time, lmin 20sec

FINAL HACK HANDICAP, Of £9O. Five furlongs and a half. 4—GASMAN 8-9 .. -. Walsh X 3—Marsyas 7-9 .. .- Marsh S 2—Son and Heir 8-13 .. Anderson « 1 Geira 9-0; 7 Black Frost 7-8: S Wiaitanga 7-0; 5 Enfin 7-0: 9 Clavercourt 7-0; 6 Pukehou 7-0 also started. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 9 2-ssec.

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