CERNE ABBAS WINS CUP

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22244, 8 November 1937, Page 14

CERNE ABBAS WINS CUP

Alma Succeeds in Stewards' Handicap

WELCOME STAKES WON BY PEERLESS

Opening of Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting

The Canterbury Jockey Club's metropolitan meeting was opened at Riccarton on Saturday in ideal weather. An almost cloudless sky, with only a slight breeze, made the atmosphere uncomfortably warm during the early part of the afternoon; but later a cool easterly wind made matters much more p'earant. The attendance was the largest for many years and included visitors from every part of New Zealand. The GovernorGeneral, Lord Galway, and Lady Galway arrived after the first race and stayed throughout the programme.

The New Zealand Cup attracted much interest, and the apparent evenness of the field was shown by the widely distributed pool, which amounted to £ 12114. An excellent contest was presented, and the victory of Cerne Abbas aroused much enthusiasm, net so much on account of her being favourite, but because of her attractive display of galloping and stamina in the trying task set her over the last furlong. She has been very consistent this season, and the racing she has had served as a valuable preparation for Saturday's big ordeal. Wild Chase made a bold showing, and gave in to Cerne Abbas only a few ' strides from the post. The latter was ridden by L. J. Ellis, who thus narrowly missed winning three Cups in succession. Silver Streak made a creditable effort in his first attempt over an extreme journey, and there is now no doubt about his versatility. Cerne Abbas gave his trainer, F. D. Jones, his first win in , the New Zealand Cup, and gave her sire, Lord Warden, his most Important success, ~

The Stewards' Handicap resulted in a comparatively easy victory for Alma, •who, like Cerne Abbas, claims a Dunedin owner. Alma has been a most consistent sprintsr, and. won four races in eight starts last season, and opened this term well by winning two races at the Grand National meeting, and ■won again at Gore on Labour Day Brunhild ran a good race into second place, and another North Islander Tin Laughing Lass filled third place. Gay Son was considered an outstanding proposition for the Welcome Stakes, but as has been often the case ■with two-year-old classics he met defeat. He began smartly, and entered the straight on level terms with Peerless, but the latter always held him safe, and beat him comfortably. Taurangi was a good third, the places being thus filled by progeny of Beau Per*, whose transfer to Australia must be considered a severe loss to New Zpaland bloodstock. Smoke Screen was accorded an enthusiastic reception after winning the concluding event in a manner which suggested he will again be a formid-. able rival to Rcyal Chief in the Derby He was a little restless at the barrier, and, dwelling when the barrier lifted, he lost valuable ground, and thus set himself a very difficult task. Speculators fared reasonably well, four favourites winning, whfe others filled places. The sum of £65,585 10s (win £28.510, place £37.075 10s) was handled, as against £49,637 (win £21,750 10s, place £27,886 10s) on New Zealand Cup day last year, an increase of £15,948 10s. Details of the racing are as follows:

6. 11—L. C. Hazlett's ch c Stromboli . 3yrs 7-7 .. .. P Spratt 0 Sigurd and Paper Note were the leaders when the field settled down, and were followed across the top by The Bigot. Natty Top Row, and Sovereign Lady The order was the same into the straight. In a hard finish The Bigot ' -t Slegmunrl by half a length, with Top Row two lengths away. Sovereign Lady was fourth Time, lmin 37 2-ssec. Winner trained by L. G. Morris, Awapuni. LINWOOD HANDICAP, Of £3OO. Second horse £6O and third horse £3O from stake. Hack conditions. Seven furlongs. 13. 11— W. Irvine's br f JANET GAYNOR by Rosenor or Last Dart— Benlah 4yrs 7-0 .. H. Hibberd 1 4. s—B. Burgess's b f Lady Montana 3yrs 7-7 inc. 7 pen. car. 7-64 ' D. Lamb 2 1. I—J. A. Brown's blk g Lord Nuffield 3yrs 8-2 .. B. H. Moms 3 5 6—J. H. Watson's br m Nolana syrs 8.6 .. .. A. E. Ellis 0 12. 10—Mrs K. Oliver's ch f Rodeur 4yrs 8-2 .. .. C. Wilson 0 15. 15—A. R. Aitchlson's br g Dollar Prince 7yrs 8-1 .. A. Parsons 0 7. B—D. E. Wanklyn's b g Miracle 4yrs 7-13 .. ..J. McFarlane 0 3. 3—G. A. Fielding's br g Great Pal 6yrs 7-11 .. ..J. Dooley 0 2. 2—H D. Greenwood's b f Moonraker 3yrs 7-10 .. C. Goulsbro 0 11 14—J A White's b g Norseman 4yrs 7-9 .. ..J. Jenkins 0 8. 9—Mrs D. Levin's b g Lustra] 4yrs 7-4 car. 7-6J •• W. J. Broughton 0 6. 4—R. Adamson's ch g Maroha 7yrs 7-3 car. 7-4 .. H. Wiggins 0 14 13—M. Lettoof's b g Made Money Byrs 7-3 car. 7-0 .. P. Spratt 0 10. 12— W. D-. McLeod's b g Fog Peak 4yrs 7-0 .. .. G. Barclay 0 9 7—N E. Aitken's gr c Screamer 3yrs 7-0 car. 7-U .. A. Messervy 0 When the field had settled down. Janet Gaynbr had, charge from Nolana, Lord Nuffield, and Lady Montana. Janet Gaynor was followed into the straight by Lord Nuffield Fog Peak, and Lady Montana. and stayed on to win by a neck from Lady Montana, with Lord Nuffield a length and a half away. Fog Peak was fourth. Time, lmin 25 4-ssec. Winner trained by D. J. McDonald. Wingatui. NEW ZEALAND CUP, # Of £2OOO, Including cup £75; second horse £4OO, and third horse £2OO from stake. Two miles. 1. I—C. N. Draper's b f CERNE ABBAS by Lord Warden—Monoxide 4yrs 7-10 inc. 5 pen. C. Goulsbro 1 6. 9—Sir Chas. Clifford's b hj Wild Chase 4yrs 8-13 .. L. J. Ellis 2 11.' 11—E H. Aubrey's br g Silver Streak Byrs 7-9 .. S. Wilson 3 9. 7—Miss M. C. Wilson's b g Argentic Byrs 8-1 .. A. Messervy 0 2. 3—P. T. Hogan's b m Queen of Song 6yrs 8-8 .. J. Jennings 0 16. 16—A. C. Mills's b g Tauramai 6yrs 8-4 .. C. Humphries 0 5. B—O Cox's br g Friesland 6yrs 8-3 B. H. Morris 1 13. 14—T, J. and P. A. O'Neill's b g Lowenberg syrs 8-0 H. Goldfinch 0 15. 15— W. Howard-Booth's blk g Hazoor Byrs 7-9 car. 7-10 .. P. Williams 0 3. 4—E. Fitzgerald's blk g Small Boy syrs 7-5 inc. 5 pen. H. Wiggins 0 4. 2—J W. Lowe's b g Sunee 7yrs 7-3 car. 7-8 .. W. Broughton 0 7. 5—D. Grant's br g Rebel Lad 6yrs 7-2 car. 7-5 .. C. Wilson 0 10. 10--H. W. Moss's b g Boomerang jjyrs 7-2 car. 7-5 .. G. Tattersall 0 14. 13—A. F. Lee's b g Might Byrs 7-1 A. Bennet 0 12. 12— E. N. DJdham's b m Linguist 6yrs 7-0 .. P. Spratt 0 17. 17— W. E. Hunt's ch g Trebleack 3yrs 7-0 .. G. Barclay 0 8. 6—G. Hall's b g Cottlngham .9yrs 7-0 .. H Hibberd 0 Passing the stands Boomerang and Tauramai led from Wild Chase. Linguist, Queen of Song, Silver Streak, and Rebel Lad. Boomerang and Linguist were followed into the back by Cottingham, Taursmal. Wild Chase. Rebel Lad, Silver Streak- Queen of Song, Friesland. and Cerne Abbas There was no change crossing the top Boomerang and Tauramai sti'l had charge entering the straight. with Trebleack. Cottlnghnm. Wild Chnse, Cerre Abbas, and Silver Streak next. Cerne Abbas finished best to win by half a length from Wild Chase, with Silver Streak two lengths away. Friesland was fourth. Time, 3min 23 3-ssec. Winner trained by F. D. Jones, Riccarton

SPRING BRUSH HURDLE RACE, Of £3OO. Second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake. One mile and three-quarters. 5. V~A. J Martin's br g SILVER SIGHT by Silverado—On Sight Byrs 10-0 .. • • G. Ridgway 1 6. 7—G. A. Fielding's b g Link 9yrs 9-1 .. ~.. W. Shand 2 3. 3—N. E. F. Loisel's b g John Charles lOyrs 10-5 .. A. Lord 3 1. It-J. W. Lowe's br' g Red Sun Byrs 11-3 .. .. R. Beale 0 4. M. W. Shiel's ch g Redolent 7yrs 9-10 .. J. Murfitt 0 2.2 J. B. Pearson's br g Solwit lOyrs • 9-9 ..A. Stove 0 a. B—F. D. Neave's b m Chaste Byrs 9-1 car. 9-2J .. G." Linton 0 2. 2—Estate W. Gardiner's b g Fiord syrs 9-0 .. • .. D.. Hall 0 7. 6—J. A. Mathewson's b g Superex syrs 9-0 .. .. B. Kowhai 0 'B. 9—Mrs R. Fleming's b g Mount Val syra 9-0 .. .. W. McEwan 0 Last Link and Fiord led past the stands from Solwit and Chaste. At the mile Fiord had charge from Redolent, Last Link, Silver Sight, and Superex. Crossing the top. Redolent went to the front and was followed into the straight by Last Link, Fiord, Silver Sight, and John Charles. Last Link and Silver Sight landed over the last fence together, and In a close finish, Silver Sight beat Last Link by a head, with John Charles three lengths away. Red Sun was fourth. Time. 3min io i-ssec. Winner trained by owner. Riccarton.

SPRING PLATE, Of £360. Second horse £7O, and third horse £35 from stake. Special weights. Hack conditions. One mile. 1. I—F. F. Newman's b g THE BIGOT by Baralong—Bonnie Lady 4yrs 8-2 .. .. B. H. Morris 1 4. 4—F. Kettlewell's b g Siegmund 4yrs 8-2 .. ~ P. Burgess 2 12. 10—P. T. Hogan's bo Top Row Syrs 7-7 .. .. C. Wilson 3 10. B—E. A. Rattray's b hj Dropped Catch 4yrs 8-2 .. C. Goufebro 0 13. 13—L R. C. Macfarlane'a bhj Rous-

seau 4yrs 8-2 .. A. Parsons 0 7. 12— J. W. Pankhurst's b hj Stolen

March 4yrs 8-2 .. H. Goldfinch 0 11 9—J. S. Blackie's b f Natty 4yrs 7-31 .. ..J Doolcy 0 9. I—3. B. Pearson's br m Paper Note syrs 7-11 .. .. H. Hlbberd 0 2.3 G. Murray-Aynsley's b m Sovereign Lady syrs 7-11 .. J. Jennings 0 3. 2—Sir Chas. Clifford's b c Nightdress 3yrs 7-7 car. 7-9J L. J. Ellis 0 B. 5—H. P. Blundell's ch g Rockingham 3yrs 7-7 .. S. Wilson 0 8. 6—W. Higgins's b c Sigurd 3yrs 7-7 W. Broughton 0

WELCOME STAKES, Of £750: second horsa £l5O, and third horse £75 from stake. For two-year-okis. Colts and geldings 8-5, allies 8-0. Five furlongs. 5. 5—R. J. Murphy's b f PEERLESS by Beau Pere —Prestige 8-0 S. Wilson 1 1. I—A. F. Symes's br c Gay Son by Beau Pere—La Moderne 8-5 W. J Broughton 2 2. 2—W McA. Duncan's b f Taurangi by Beau Pere—Barbacan 8-0 B. H. Morris 3 3. 3-D. 3. McDonald's b c Compensate by Paper Money—Lrst Note 8-5 '.. .. A. Messervy 0 6. 7--H. D. Greenwood's b c Dpfr.ulter

the distance from Laughing Lass, Brunhild, Ben Braggie, Paper Slipper, and Rebel Chief Alma stayed on to win by a length and a half from Brunhild, with Laughing Lass a head away. Re.bel Chief was tourth Time, lmin 11 2-ssec. Winner trained by A. E Didham, Wingatul

by Defoe —Fxoense 8-5 C. Goulsbro 0 8. B—W. H. Maria's b c Eastern Heir by The Buzzard—Eastern B"]le 8-5 J Mclnally 0 10. 10— O. F. W-tson's ch c by Coinssus—Shuffler 8-5 .. C. Wilson 0 7. 6—W J. McLaren's b c Passaform by Balboa—Fairform 8-5 L. J. Ellis 0 9. 9—J. M. Samson's b c Neptune by Tid'.l—Morals 8-5 .. A. E. Ellis 0 4; 4—D. M. Tweedie's ch f Oxtyx by Lord Warden—Francolln 8-0 W., Cooper 0

When the course proper was reached the most prominent were Peerless, Gay Fori. Defnu'tT. Taurangi, and Ortvx Peerless and G?y Son drew out at the distance for to win by three-cmar-ters of a length from Gay Son, with Tauranpi two lengths awy. Eastern H?ir was fourth Time. 60 l-ssec Winner trained by T. R. George, Trentham. Winners of the race are:— Year. Owner. Winner. Time 1897 H. Pri-ce's Hilarious .. 52i 1880 H. Hereford's La Mode .. 51J 1881 H. Horsford's Siesta .. .. 51 18E2 W Robinson's Oudeis .. 48 1887 H Goodman's Somneil .. 48 1888 E. Cutts's Cynisca .. ..50 1889 J. Harris's Pygmalion .. 51 1890 S. H. Gollan's Namoa .. 511 1891 G. G Stead's Stepniak .. 50 1892 J. B. Reid's Skirmisher .. 493 1893 D O'Brien's Philson .. .. 48 1894 J Paul's Caribou .. ..501* 1895 G G. Stead's Bombshell .. 48J 1P96 TG G. Stead's Multiform .. 49 1896 tJ D. Ormond's Sir Lancelot 49 1897 G. G Stead's Conqueror .. 461-5 IF 98 G G Stead's Tolstoi .. .. 50 1-5 1899 G G. Stead's Romanoff .. 513-5 1900 E. J. Watt's Indian Queen 48 3-5 1901 G. G. Stead's Orloff .. 514-5 1902 Sir G. Clifford's To-morrow 50 1-5 1903 G. G. Stead's Golden Lily .. 47 2-5 1904 G. G. Stead's Munjeet .. 49 4-5 1905 Alien and Hobbs's Ivanoff .. 50 1906 J. D. Ormond's Eona .. 49 1907 G. G. Stead's Armlet .. 49 1908 W. G. and G. L. Stead's Nautiform .. 49 2-5 1909 G. D Greenwood's Danube 48 4-5 1910 W. G. and G. L. Stead's Culprit .. .. 48 4-5 1911 Sir G. Clifford's Winning Way .. ..49 1912 W. Nidd's Peronilla .. 48 2-5 1913 E. J Watt's Downham .. 49 1914 Sir G. Clifford's Battle Eve 491915 Dwan Bros.' Sweet Tipperary .. .. 49 2-5 1916 H. E. Troutbeck's Simonides 48 1917 W E Herbert's Bo Peep .. 48 3-5 1918 G. L. Stead's Surveyor .. 48 1919 Sir G. Clifford's Moorfowl .. 48 1-5 1920 W. G Stead's Mermin .. 48 1-5 1921 A. B Williams's Epitaph .. 47 1-5 1922 W McA Duncan's Tukia .. 60 1-5 1923 W. Hume's Inferno .. 61 1924 G. Gerard's .. 613-5 1925 W. H. Gaisford's Commendation .. .. 61 1-5 1926 W. G. Stsad's Cimabue .. 58 2-5 1927 Sir G. Clifford's Childsplay 59 2-5 1928 G. D. Greenwood's Honour 612-5 1929 G. D. Greenwood's Praise .. 60 2-5 1930 J. T. Jamleson's Tea Chat 60 4-5 1931 C. T. Keeble's Lack .. 60 1932 Mrs M. S. Curie's Red Manfred .. ..60 1933 A. Gustofson's Pin Money .. 61 1934 N. Smith's Symcony ~ 59 4-5 1935 Sir Charles Clifford's Wild Chase .. 611-5 1936 F. Armstrong's Francis Drake .. 61 1937 R. J. Murnhy's Peerless .. 60 1-5 In 1922 the distance was increased from four to five murlongs. tDead heat. APPRENTICES' HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake. Hack conditions. One mile. 5. 4—W. O. Rutherford's b g HAPPY NIGHT by Nightmarch—Gay Round 3yrs 7-9 .. E. Jones 1 1. I—C. Dawson's b m Parquet syrs 8-8 car. 8-3 .. P. Bell 2 10. 10—Mrs W. Richmond's b m Shirred Ribbon 6yrs 7-1 G. Billington 3 4. 5—J. B. Macgregor's ch g Ardchoille 6yrs 8-13 .. J. O'Connor 0 8. 7—Mrs M. H Tripp's b m Helolse syrs 8-10 car. 8-5 .. J. Campbell 0 3. 2—O. Cox's br c Lickem 3yrs 7-13 L. Monkley 0 9. 9—A. Syme's ch m Owl's Gleam 6yrs 7-11 car. 7-6 .. E. Mackie 0 7. B—Miss E. O'Donnell's br g Windward 7yrs 7-11 car. 8-2 J. McCauley 0 6. 6—W. M. Crockett's b g Drlnkup syrs 7-6 car. 7-7J ... C. Masters 0 12. 11— E. Gates's b f Lady Middleham 3yrs 7-0 *.. .. L. Johnston 0 2. .3—Sir Chas. Clifford's b f Mob Rule 3yrs 7-0 .. M. Caddy 0 11. 12— R. Sutherland's br g Clubman 4yrs 7-0 .. .. A. Stokes 0

L<2dy Middleham and Drlnkup were the •\irly leaders, but crossing the top Shirred ■Ribbon took charge, followpd by Lady Owl's Gleam. Happy Night, -'nd Drinkup. Shirred Ribbon led into ♦he from Owl's Gleam. Happy "*TiPtit. Windwnrd, and Pnrquet. Hapny drew out to win by two lengths f rom Parciuet, with Shirred Ribbon a 'ensrth pwrv. Lickem was fourth. Time, lmin 39 ?- r iSf?c Winner trained by C "merson. Riccarton.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of £800; spcond norse £l6O, and third horse £BO from stake. Six furlongs. 1. 3—L. C. Hazletfs b m ALMA by Paper Money—Ravenna syrs 8-8 A. Didham 1 6. 5—J. C. Ryan's b i Brunhild 3yrs 7-0 car. 7-3 .. H. Wiggins 2 3. 2—T, A. Duncan's rn f Lausrhing Lass 4yrs 7-9 .. S. Wilson 3 5. 6—J. P. Herlihy's ch m Gold Boa syrs 0-5 .. .. R. Mackie 0 4. 4—Sir Chas. Clifford's br hj Paper Slipper 4yrs 9-3 .. J. Jennings 0 2. I—G. Gunn's br g Ben Braggie syrs 9-0 inc. 4 pen. W. Broughton 0 3. 2—T. A. Duncan's ch m Oratory syrs 8-10 .. B. H. Morris 0 7. 7—F. Hall's ch g Rebel Chief 7yrs 7-10 .. .. L. J. Ellis 0 8. B—E. Hay's br f Pelmet 4yrs 7-0 A. Messervy 0 9. 9—E. J. Morrison's b g Waitaka 6yrs 7-0 .. H Hlbberd 0

The first to show out were Gold Boa, Alma, and Ben Braggie. Gold Boa led on to the course proper from Alma. Laughing Lass, Ben Braggie, Brunhild, and Paper Slipper. Alma had charge at

RICCARTON HANDICAP, Of £350; second horse £7O, and third horse £35 from stake. Nine furlongs. 1. I—R. Grace's b g SMOKE SCREEN by Limond—Curtain 3yrs 9-2 B. H. Morris 1 8. B—P. F. Campbell's b g Davolo 6yrs 8-9 .. .. C. Wilson 2 3. 3—Bland and Monson's br g Lost Refrain 6yrs 8-8 inc. 6 pen. A. E. Ellis 3 4. 4—E. C. Lolsel's ch g Big Dook Byrs 9-2 .. C. Goulsbro o 7. 7—B. Burgess's blk g Pukeko 7yrs 8-8 car. 8-5 .. D. Lamb o 9. 9—Cunningham and Macdonald's b g Milford 7yrs 8-0 .. J. Jennings 0 2.2 R. R. C. Thompson's b g Petersham 4yrs 7-7 car. 7-9J L. J. Ellis 0 8. 5 —G. R. Macdonald's b c Lazybones 3yrs 7-7 .. H. Wiggins 0 5. 6—Mrs W. A. Fuller's ch m Myrlam syrs 7-7 .. .. S. Wilson 0 10. 10— R. Mee's br m Daring Deed 7yrs 7-7 car. 7-2 .. M. Caddy 0 When the field settled down Petersham had command from Daring Deed, Smoke Screen, Lazybones. Milford. and Big Dook The leaders were the same crossing the top and into the straight. Daring Deed and Petersham were followed by Smoke Screen Lazybones, Milford, and Pukeko at the distance. Smoke Screen then drew out to beat Davolo by a length, with Last Refrain a length and a half away. Pukeko was fourth Time, lmin 51 4-ssec Winner trained by D. Marks, Fordell.

NOTES ON THE RACING

A Close Tussle Red Sun was sent out a good favourite in a big pool in the Spring Hurdles, but was never likely. Fiord and Last Link disputed the early leadership, but after passing the mile post, Redolent went to the front and led round the top and into the straight, with Last Link, Silver Sight, Fiord, John Charles, Superex, and Red Sun closing up. Redolent weakened going to the last fence, and Silver Sight and Last Link crossed the fence abreast clear of Redolent, John Charles, and Red Sun. The two leaders had a sustained struggle home, and racing neck and neck to the post, Silver Sight secured the verdict by a narrow margin. John Charles was a fair third, two lengths in front of Red Sun, with Redolent. Superex, Fiord, Chaste, Solwit, and Mount Val following in that order. Silver Sight and Last Link gave a spectacular display over the last fence, jumping it abreast, and they carried on for one of the most exciting tussles seen for some time. John Charles ran hL best race for a good while. Red Sun was well back most of the way and looked likely turning for home, but he had too much ground to make up, and in any case weakened over the last stages. Redolent had every chance out in front, but was a beaten horse at the last fence. Fiord madr a bold showing, but a bad jump near the mile post steadied him, and he was done with a good way from home His bracketed mate, Solwit, was one of the leaders for half the journey, but then began to drift In Winning Vein

The Bigot was made first choice for the Spring Plate, and justified his; position by a narrow but impressive win. A good start was made; but Nightdress. Sovereign Lady Rockingham, and Dropped Catch were slow to find their feet. When the field settled down Sigurd and Papei Note showed out from The Bigot and Natty, and these entered the straight in thai order from Top Row. Sovereign Lady. Siegn und. and Nightdress. Sigurd gave way to The Bigot inside the distance, and Siegmund then put in a t-laim on the outside. In another hard finish, the favourite won by half a length, with Siegmund two lengths in front of Top Row. who beat the fast finishing Sovereign Lady by a head.

Sigurd was next in front of Rockingham and Nightdress. The Bigot's record for his last five sti-rts is four wins and a dead-heat and in winning this event in time that is not often equalled at Riccarton he stamped himself as one of the best hack performers in recent years. He went out of hack company by his first win at Trentham, but has been able to carry out his hack nominations. Siegmund put up a stubborn fight, and will improve. Top Row did his best work in the straight, while Sovereign Lady's placing a', the finish was very creditable in the face of her unfavourable position for most of the journey. Nightdress drew No 1 and, missing the iump-out. was never in a likely position Rockingham was again unlucky. Paper Note did well while she lasted, while Sigurd was prominent to within a furlong from home.

All the Wav Janet Gaynor was the first to show out in thp Linwood Handicap, and was not overhauled. She was followed into the straight by Lbrd Nuffield, Lady Montana. Fog Peak, and Nolana and Lady Montana drew up to her inside the distance. .Another hard finish ensued, the outsider staying on to gain a neck verdict. Lord Nuffield was a good third, a head in front of Fog Peak, with another head margin to Norseman. Maroha and Moonraker headed the remainder. This was Janet Gaynor's second success, her previous being in a maiden event at Kurow, where she led from end to end. Lady Montana made a game effort, but although considerably reducing the gap, could not get up to the leader Lord Nuffield was always prominent, but failed to stay on. Fog Peak held on better than previously, while Norseman did well to become orominent at the finish, as he was one of the slowest to move off. Screamer and Dollar Prince were also slow awav.

The Favourite's Cup In spite of her failure at the Banks Peninsula Racing Club's meeting, Cerne Abbas was installed favourite for the New Zealand Cup. for which all the acceptors except Hunting Cat went to the post. The field got away on level terms, and was well bunched for the first half-mile, with Linguist. Wild Chase, Rebel Lad, Tauramai. Boomerang, Argentic, Silver Streak, and Hazocr all prominent, and Lowenberg and Sunee in last place. Boomerang ran to the front at the sevenfurlong post, and a little further on Tauramai joined him, and the pair entered the straight in front of Trebleack, who made a fast forward move rounding the top, Cottingham, Wild Cl-ase, Cerne Abbas, Silver Streak, and Friesland. Wild Chase moved up on the rails as soon as the run home was begun, and was in front passing the distance, with Cerne Abbas improving her position in the middle of the course. The finish was actually left to this pair. *Vild Chase was half a length in front 50 yards from the post, but Cerne Abbas crept up inch by inch, and getting her head in front a few strides from the line, won a great race by half a length. Si.ver Streak gradually improved his position from the distance and got up to beat Friesland for third money by a length. Queen of Song. Linguist, Trebleack, Argentic, Sunee, and Cottingham followed in that order. Might fell passing the distance and Small Boy fell over him, both being well back at the time. Cerne Abbas did some telling work over the last two furlongs, and although she did not head off Wild Chase until nearing the post, she actually had his measure earlier. Wild Chase started from an outside position, but was quickly in a good berth, and was never further back than third or fourth. His price for a place was surprising. Silver Streak ran a sterling race, and had no trouble in seeing out the journey. Friesland went a sound race in spite of going down very scratchily. Tauramai pulled up lame.

Peerless Beats Gay Son The Welcome Stakes was responsible for the defeat of a very short-priced favourite in Gay Son by the Trenthamtrained Peerless. Both were always prominent, and entered upon the course proper practically on terms with Taurangi, Ortyx, and Defaulter. Peerless and Gay Son drew out inside the distance, and another sustained finish resulted in Peerless winning by three-quarters of a length. Taurangi was two "lengths away, a similar distance in front of Eastern Heir, with Defaulter and Ortyx next. The three placed horses were ail sired by Beau Pere, who is having a remarkable first season at the stud. Peerless was bought at Trentham by her present owner for 425 guineas, and has had two second placings and a win in four starts. Gay Son had every chance and was beaten on his merits. Taurangi made a creditable showing, and Defaulter would have done better but for boring in under pressure in the straigfit. Ortyx began smartly, but was one of the first beaten in the straight. Compensate jumped out badly and was always in a rear position.

Apprentices in Control Parquet carried most money in the Aporentices' Handicap, and made a bold effort to win. but was well beaten by Happy Night. When the field had settled down, Lady Middleham showed out from Drinkup. Shirred Ribbon, and Happy Night. Shirred Ribbon shot to the front rounding the top turn, and had a clear advantage from Owlsgleam and Happy Night entering the straight, with Parquet and Windward next. The run home had not long been entered upon before Happy Night asserted himself, and gradually overhauling the leader, carried on for a decisive win, while Parquet finished solidly to beat Shirred Ribbon for second place. Lickem came from well back to be next, in front of Owlsgleam. Drinkup. and Windward. Happy Night outclassed the field when he put in his claim, and was rid-

den a fine race. This was only his second success, but he has the ability to earn further distinction in better company than he has so far encountered. Parquet shaped well, while Snirrea Ribbon surprised North Islanders by her forward showing. The disappointments were Drinkup, Ardchoille. and Lickem.

Alma's Impressive Win The Stewards' Handicap provided an interesting contest throughout the run home. Alma was the first to show out. but was soon displaced by Gold Boa, who led on to the course proper from Alma, Laughing Lass. Ben Braggie, and Brunhild. Gold Boa weakened before the distance, and Alma then had charge from. Laughing f r un hild, Ben Braßgie. and. Paper Slipper, with Rebel Chief moving up on the outside Brunhild threw out a determined challenge but had no chance of getting up to Alma, who won wren fftmethina in hand. Laughing Lass w£ a cSfse third, two lengths in .front of Rebel Chief, with Paper Slipper and Ben Braggie together next and Gold Boa in last place.. Alma had the race intend a furlong from home. Brunhild put up a eood fight after having given a lot of trouble at toe start, and being sent awav from the extreme outsme. f auehine Lass was always in the picture but her bracketed mate Oratory narrowly missed falling wher .leaving the barrier and lost any. chance she oossessed. Both Bed Braggie and Simper had every ooportumty. but failed to run on. Rebel Chief executed his best work in the straight, and will do better later at the meeting Gold Boa showed her usual speed, but stopped very quickly early in the straight.

Derby Candidate Succeeds Smoke Screen was responsible tor an excellent Derby trial in winning the Riccarton Handicap under his solid weight of 9-2. He was slow to move off. and had only one horse P a ?°}° behind him over the first half furlong but he then made a fast run on tne outsid- and was not far from the leaders. Petersham and Daring Deed, roundin" the far turn. Petersham and Daring Deed were still in charge passing the half-mile from Milford. Smoke Screen. Lazybones and Big. Dook. and *h-v entered the straight in front ot Smoke Screen Milford. Lazybones, and Pukeko. The two leaders were done with at the distance and Smoke Screen craduallv worked his way to the from. Last Refrain and then Pukeko challenged, but they could not improve their positions to anv extent and trier Davolo shot through on the fence Smoke Screen, under pressure hung on to win comfortablv from Davolo. who easilv beat Last Refrain Pukeko was half a length away in front.or Daring Deed. Mynam, Petersham, and Milford. with Big Dook in last nlace. ... Smoke Screen won like the solid eeldine he is. and as the race would do him mo-e poor? than harm, he will keen Royal Chief very busy to-day Davolo's was an excellent pfrort after his poor beginni-fT. Last Refrain was one of the rear division until well into the straight and did well to b° in the monev. Pukeko looked hkflv when hf> loomed up inside the distance, but finished waklv. T h l° ¥,Z" were soread out at th<* oost. th"* biggest d'saopointment being Big Dook who had enough at the end of a- mile

Winners Of the race are:— Year . Horse. A. Wgt. Time 1883 Tasman .. 5 8 9 3* 361 1884 Vanguard .. 5 8 9 3 49 1885 Fusillade .. 3 6 7 3 373 18~6 Spade Guinea .. 4 6 10 3 323 1887 Lochiel .. 6 7 12 3 343 1888 Manton .. 3 6 10 3 31J 1889 Tiraileur .. 3 6 5 3 341 1800 WolVerlne .. 5 6 11 3 38 2-5 1891 British Lion .. a 6 11 3 34J 1892 St. Hippo .. 3 7 7 3 301 1893 Rosefeldt .. 5 7 7 3 29 1894 Imrjulse . .. a 7 9 3 303 1895 Euroclydon .. 3 7 0 3 311 1896 Lady Zetland .. a 8 9 3 30 1897 Waiuku .. a 8 6 3 30 2-5 1898 Tirant d'Eau .. 4 7 7 3 29 1899 Seahorse .. 8 7 8 3 34 1900 Fulmen) .. 6 7 3 Ideal) .. 5 7 5 3 29 4-5 1901 Tortulla .. a 8 1 3 35 1902 Halberdier .. 6 8 0 3 33 4-5 1903 Canteen .. 5 7 12 3 27 1904 Grand Rapids .. 5 8 5 3 31 1905 Noctuiform . .. 3 7 7 3 29 1-5 1906 Star Rose .. 6 6 7 3 29 1907 Frisco .. 4 7 8 .3 2 J 4-5 1908 Downfall .. 4 7 8 3 28 2-5 1909 Lady Lucy Bridge .. 4 7 1 3 28 3-5 1910 .. 4 7 10 3 35 1911 Vice-Adiniral .. 4 7 8 3 28 3-5 1912 Midnight Sun .. 4 8 0 3 27 1-5 1913 Si apis .. 5 7 5 3 26 1-5 1914 Warstep) .. 4 7 11 Indigo) .. 3 6 12 3 30 2-5 1915 Tangihou .. a 6 7 3'30 1916 Ardenvohr .. 4 7 3 3 25 1-5 1917 Menelaus .. 4 8 1 3 25 1-5 1918 Sasanof .. 5 8 6 3 27 4-5 1919 Vagabond .. 5 7 13 3 28 2-5 1920 Oratress .. 5 8 7 3 2G 4-5 1921 Royal Star .. 6 7 101 3 25 1922 Scion .. 4 7 10 3 27 4-5 1923 Rouen .. 6 8 5 3 27 1924 Sunart .. a S 3 3 23 2-3 1925 The Banker .. 4 8 1 3 25 1926 Count Cavour .. 5 8 13 3 26 1-5 1927 Rapier .. 6 7 12 3 26 1S28 Oratrix .. 5 7 1 3 27 1-5 1929 Chide .. 4 7 4 3 23 3-5 1930 Nightmarch .. 5 9 6 3 23 1-5 1931 Spearful .. 6 7 2 3 24 4-5 1932 Fast Passage .. 4 8 0 3 23 1-5 1933 Falantua .. 4 7 2 3 22 1-5 1934 Steeton .. 7 7 0 3 25 2-5 1935 Cuddle .. e 7 13 3 27 2-5 1936 Fersen .. 5 7 9 3 27 3-5 1937 Cerne Abbas .. 4 7 10 3 23 3-5 * Dead heat. • Inc. lflb over. t Dead-heat. ••.Inc. filh o v»r. ++ Inc. lib over.

Winners of the race are: : — Year Winner. A. Wgt. Time m. s. 1 19} 1B90 Red Cross . 4 6 5 1S91 Clanranald . 3 6 5 1 17 1892 Stepniak .. . 3 7 10 1 16 1893 Au Revoir , 4 8 0 1 15 1*504 Golden Fleece ., . 3 7 4 1 13J 1895 Vanilla , 5 8 9 1 14*. 1898 Vanilla .' 6 8 5 1 16 4-J3 1G97 Boreas ■ 6 7 12 1 15 1-5 1898 Chasseur . 4 7 8 1 18 3-5 1899 Benzoin . 4 7 8 1 18 1-5 1900 Pampero . 3 7 4 1 14 3-5 1901 Royal Artillery 3 7 10 1 17 1902 Vladimir . 6 7 82 1 14 3-8 1903 Machine Gun .. . 3 8 9 1 15 2-5 1904 Vladimir . 5 9 0 1 15 1905 Solution . 4 7 9 1 14 1-5 1906 Captain Shannon 5 7 7 1 14 3-5 1907 Gold Crest , 3 8 3 1 14 3-5 1908 Penatea . 4 8 10 I 13 2-5 1909 Gold Lace . 4 8 4 1 15 1-5 1910 Equitas . 5 8 10 1 14 2-5 1911 Nyland . 5 7 13 1 15 2-5 1912 fBon Reve . 8 8 0 1 13 2-5 1912 tstardancer 3 6 7 1 13 2-5 1913 Warstep . 3 6 iq 1 13 1914 Obsono , 6 7 11 1 14 1915 Croesus , 4 8 13 1 12 1-5 1916 Blmeter . 5 8 9 1 13 1-5 1917 Form Up , 4 8 101 1 12 1918 Michaela . 4 8 10} 1 11 4-6 1919 Inah . 6 7 9 1 12 2-5 1920 Arrowsmith . 6 9 13 1 12 1921 Solf anello , 5 9 3 1 11 1922 Glentruin . 6 7 103 1 10 2-5 1923 Glentruin a 9 6 1 12 4-5 1924 Peneus .. . 5 7 12 1 12 4-5 1925 Comic Song , 4 7 0 1 12 2-5 1926 Comic Song . 5 7 9 1 10 2-5 1927 Eulalie . 3 8 1 1 12 1928 Silvermine .. . 4 8 4} 1 11 4-D 1929 White Fang a 8 0 1 12 1930 Autopay , 3 7 .2 1 12 1-5 1931 Cimabue , 6 8 9 1 11 1932 Cadland . 6 9 3 1 112-5 1933 Silver Streak ., . 4 7 2 1 10 3-5 1934 Grand Sport . 5 7 0 1 10 2-5 1935 Knockfin . 5 7 13 1 13 3-5 1936 Paper Slipper .. . 3 8 5 1 12 1937 Alma tDead . 5 heat. 8 8 1 11 2-5 Previous winners are:—