ROYAL CHIEF’S FINE WIN

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22245, 9 November 1937, Page 14

ROYAL CHIEF’S FINE WIN

Derby Day at Riccarton

Canterbury Jockey Club’s Meeting

The Fendalton Handicap gave Friesland, owned and trained at Hawera, a well-deserved win. He was slow to move off, but making a fast run rounding the home turn, he was well placed in the early part of the straight, and completed his task solidly to beat Davolo, who ran another sound race. There was a surprise for investors in the decision of the Criterion Handicap, the little-fancied Pelmet leading practically all the way from another Wild Career. The Awapuni colt, Surmount, was considered unbeatable in the Irwell Handicap, but the Riccarton colt. Defaulter, outstayed him and won impressively. ’Trench Fight returned to winning form in the Epsom Handicap, and gave Sir Charles Clifford his first success since the Dunedin meeting early last month. • •. , ... The programme was got through with every* dispatch, and the time-table was strictly adhered to. The racing was most interesting throughout, and the several close finishes reflected credit on the club’s handicapper, Mr W. P. Russell, and on the starter, Mr P. D. Mac Nab, whose dispatches were consistently good. The Governor-General, Lord Galway, and Lady Galway were interested spectators for more than half of the programme, and. Royal Chief, winner of the Derby, was decorated by Lady Galway with the blue ribbon. Details of the racing are as follows: MIDDLETON HANDICAP, Of £250; second horse £SO, and third horse £25 from stake. Nine furlongs. 1. I—F. Elbe’s ch m SUNNY BLONDE by/Psychology—Sunny Roe 6yrs 9-3 R. Hackle 1 4. 4—J. Lindsay’s b g The Surgeon Byrs 10-13 .. N. Dwyer 2 5. 6—J. A; Mathewson’s b g Superex Syrs 9-10 ■ ... .. W. Hogan 3 3. 2—G. A. Fielding’s b g Last Link 9yrs 10-7 .. .. W. Shand 0 7. s—Mrs J. M. H. Tripp’s br m Heloise syrs 10-4 .. G. Ridgway 0 6. 7—B. Burgess’s br m Lady Siegfried Syrs 9-12 .. E. Burgess 0 8. V. Warelng's ch m Convivial 6yrs 9-7 .. D. O’Connor 0 2. 3—Mrs D. Levin’s b g Lustral 4yrs 9-4 .. .. P. Burgess 0 9.. 9—Dr. M. G. Louisspn’s blk g Pri- ■ vate Bunsby Syrs 9-0- J. Murfitt 0 When the field had settled down Sunny Blbnde and Private Bunsby were in charge and were followed round the far .turn by Last Link, Lusttal, and Superex. Sunny Blonde was clear of Private Bunsby entering the ..straight, with Last Link, Superex, Lustral, and The Surgeon next. Sunny Blonde stayed on to win by a length .and a half from The Surgeon, with Superex half a length away. Lady Siegfried was fourth. Time. Imin 55sec. Winner trained by H. B. Lorigan, Trentham. IRWELL HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O. and third horse £3O from stake. For two-year-I, olds. Four furlongs. 4. 3—H. D. Greenwood’s b c DEFAULTER by Defoe—Expense 7-11 C. Goulsbro 1 1. I—C. W. Boyd’s b c Surmount 9-6 L. J. Ellis 2 3. 2—D. M. Tweedle’s ch f Ortyx 8-0 B. H. Morris 3 5. 4_w. H. Marla’s.b c Eastern Heir 8-2 .. .. J. Mclnally 0 3. 5—W. D. McLeod’s br f Pink Bond 7-13 .. ..: G. Barclay 0 6. 6—Sir Chas. Clifford's b c Godfrey 7-11' ■ .. . .. A. C. Messervy 0 8. B—H. C. Smith’s bg On Call 7-10 • W. J. Broughton 0 7. 7—Dr. M. G. Loulsson’s ch f Great Baby 7-9 .. H. Hlbberd 0 10. 10—Mrs W. Mackenzie’s b g Our Pal 7-7 . , .. ..A. Messervy 0 9. 9 —L. W. Storry’s b f Romarin 7-6 ‘ ‘ . M. Caddy 0 When the course proper was reached Ortyx,' Surmount, Great Baby, and Defaulter were the most prominent. At the distance Surmount and Ortyx had charge from Defaulter and On Call.. Defaulter drew out to win by a length from Surmount, with Ortyx a length a-d a half away. On Call was fourth. Time. 47sec. Winner trained by F. A. Roberts. Riccar : ton. 1 SXROWAN plate. Of £250: second horse £SO, and third horse £25 from stake.. Special weights. Six furlongs. 3. 2—E. W. Spencer’s ch g RABBLE by Rabbi—Jael 3yrs 8-0 H. Wiggins 1 5. 7—D. H. Roberts's br I Glehogil Syrs 8-0 .. .. H. Hibberd 2 4. 4—N. E. Aitken’s gr c Screamer 3yrs 8-0 car. 8-4 .. A. E. Dldham 3 10. 11—Price Bros.’ b g Ardmayle 4yrs 8-7 .. J. McFarlane 0 14. 14— B. H. Winchester’s ch f Necessary 4yrs 8-7 ’ . . F. Smith 0 6. 5—R. Sutherland’s b m Pol Roger Syrs 8-7 . .. L. J. Ellis 0 2.3 W. A. White’s b g Sunbeam 4yrs 8-7 .. .. .. C. Wilson 0 8. 9—E. Hay’s ch g Dividend 3yrs 8-0 A. Messervy. 0 IS. 15—L. W. Storry’s ch g Drsnoel 3yrs 8-0 .. .. S. Wilson 0 9. B—P. V. Mason’s" b g Haerepo, Syrs 8-0 .. B. H; Morris 0

FRIESLAND AND TRENCH FIGHT SUCCESSFUL

The Canterbury Jockey Club was again favoured with fine weather for Derby Day at Riccarton yesterday, the second day of its metropolitan meeting. There was a large attendance. The track was again fast, and was in good order after a liberal watering over the week-end.

Investors fared better than on Saturday, and speculation was well maintained throughout the day, the sum of £37,410 (win £ 17,929 10s, place £19,480 10s) being handled, against £30,548 10s (win. £16,543, place £14,005 10s) on Derby Day last year, an . increase of £6861 10s, The total for the two completed days is £102,995 10s, compared with £80,185 10s for rthe corresponding days last year, an increase of £22,810.

The Derby field was reduced to four contestants by late withdrawals, and the pool was much smaller than last year, Royal Chief cramping the speculation. The Crooner caused mild excitement by soon opening up a big break on Royal Chief, and when lie was still in front turning for home and appeared to have something in reserve, another defeat of a staunch Derby favourite seemed imminent; but Royal Chief was equal to the severe task set him over the final stages, and won in most hfipressive style. He again easily beat Smoke Screen, who gathered in The Crooner in the last few strides. The time was not fast, Royal Chief running his last mile in Imin 44 2-ssec and the last half mile in 50scc. Royal Chief has won £2705 this season, making his total winnings to date £4295.

1. I—J. A. McDougall's ch f Kindly 3yrs 8-0 .. .. C. Goulsbro 0 13. 13—Miss M. C. Wilson's br f Lisnacree 3yrs 8-0 .. H. Goldfinch 0 12. 12— G. H. Grlgg’s b f Love Affair 3yrs 8-0 .. .. G. Tattersall 0 11. 10—Sir Chas. Clifford’s b f Mob Rule 3yrs 8-0 .. .. A. C. Messervy 0 7. 6 Mrs H. B. Douglas’s b f Mulatto 3yrs 8-0 .. .. J. Jennings 0 Mulatto and Screamer were the leaders when a furlong had been covered and were followed on to the course proper by Glenogil. Pol Roger, and Kindly. Rabble came through nearing the post to win by a neck from Glenogil, with Screamer two lengths away. Mulatto was fourth. Time. Imin 12 2-ssec. Winner trained by C. C. McCarthy, Rlccarton. NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES, Of £1000; second horse £2OO, and third horse £IOO from stake. For three-year-olds. One mile and a half. 1 — A. K. Firth's b c ROYAL CHIEF by Chief Ruler—Modiste II 8-10 •' L. J. Ellis 1 2 R. Grace’s b c Smoke Screen by Limond—Curtain 8-10 B. H. Morris 2 3 T H. Lowry’s b c The Crooner by Nigger Minstrel—Symballo 8-10 C. Goulsbro 3 4G. R. Macdonald’s b c Lazybones by Nigger Minstrel—Slackline 8-10 J J. Jennings 0 The Crooner led out from the start and was six lengths clear of Royal Chief entering the back,'with Smoke Screen and Lazybones a length further back. This order was maintained round the far turn and into the straight, where Royal Chief and Smoke Screen closed up on The Crooner. Royal Chief drew out to win by half a length from Smoke Screen, with The Crooner the same distance away. Time. 2min 34 2-ssec. Winner trained by F. D. Jones. Rlccarton. Winners of the race are:— Time. Year. Winner. 1894 G. G. Stead’s Blue Fire .. 2 421 1895 H. Craig’s Euroclydon .. 2 411 1896 G. G. Stead’s Uniform .. 241 1897 G. G. Stead’s Multiform .. 241 1898 G. G. Stead’s Altair .. 240 1899 F. N. George’s Seahorse .. 238 1900 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Renown ‘ •• •• . .2 42 2-o 1901 G. G, Stead’s Menschikoff 2 37 4-5 1902 G. G. Stead’s Orlof .. 237 1-5 1903 S. H. Mouatt’s Roseal .. 2 38 2-a 1904 G. G. Stead’s Nightfall .. 2 38 3-5 1905 G. G. Stead’s Noctuiform 2 41 1-5 1906 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Zimmerman 2 A „ = 1907 W. E. Bldwell’s Elevation 2 36 2-5 1908 Sir Geo. Clifford’s Husbandman • • • • 2 39 2-5 1909 Mesdames Foss and Steu art's Elysian .. • ■ 239 1910 G. D. Greenwood’s Danube 2 33 1911 Sir Geo. Clifford’s Masterpiece ~ .. .. 236 3—5 1912 W. G. and G. L. Stead’s Bon Reve • • • • 242 2-5 1913 G. D. Greenwood’s Cherubini .. .. .. 235 1-5 1914 T. H. Lowry's Balboa 2 35 2-5 1915 T. H. Lowry’s Desert Gold 2 34 1-5 1916 G. L. Stead’s The Toff .. 234 1-5 1917 T. H. Lowry’s Estland .. 239 1-5 1918 G. D. Greenwood’s Gloaming 2 37 2-5 1919 G. D. Greenwood’s Rossini 2 46 3-5 1920 W. F. Desha’s Duo .. 236 1921 Sir Geo. Clifford’s Winning Hit 2 34 1-5 1922 T. A. Duncan’s Er-thusiasm 2 42 1-5 1923 C. E. Elgar’s Black Ronald 2 35 4-5 1924 J. S. Barrett’s Count Cavcur 2 35 1925 J. S. McLeod’s Runnymede 2 311-5 1926 W. H. Gaisford’s Commendation 2 36 3-5 1927 G. D. Greenwood’s Agrlon 233 1-5 1928 A. Louisson's Nightmarch 2 37 3-5 1929 G. D. Greenwood’s Honour 2 35 2-5 1930 A. B. Williams’s Cylinder 2 371-5 1931 Dr. W, C. Ring's Bronze Eagle 2 311-5 1932 G. Murray Aynsley’s Silver Scorn 2 33 4-5 1933 J. A. McDougall’s Nightly 2 40 1934 T. Fraser jun.’s Sporting Blood 2 33 2-5 1935 T. J. and P. A. O’Neil’s Lowenberg .. 2 43 1-5 1936 Sir Charles Clifford’s Wild Chase 2 37 2-5 1937—A. K. Firth’s Royal Chief .. 234 2-5

CRITERION HANDICAP, Of £500; second horse £IOO, and third horse £SO from stake. Seven furlongs. 10. 10— E. Hay's br f PELMET by Limond—Curtain 4yrs 7-0 A. Messervy 1 8. B—Price Bros.’ b g Wild Career. syrs 7-2 .. .. H. Hlbberd 2 4.,4 —W. H. Marla’s ch hj Triune syrs 8- . .. J. Mclnally 3 1. I—L. C. Hazlett's b m Alma syrs 9- .. .. A. E. Didham 0 5. 6—J. H Grigg’s br g Concertpitch syrs 9-1 .. .. A. E. Ellis 0 7. 7—Sir Chas. Clifford’s br hj Paper , Slipper 4yrs 8-11 .. J. Jennings 0 6. 5—J. Munro’s b hj Grey Honour syrs 8-1 .. .. C. Wilson 0 3. 3—D. J Barry’s blk g Black Thread syrs 7-12 .. .. C. Goulsbro 0 2.2 F. Hall’s ch g Rebel Chief 7yrs 7-10 .. .. L. J. Ellis 0 9. 9—Hon. G. R. Hunter and Hon. P. C. Webb’s b g Wino 6yrs 7-7 car. 7-9J ~ .. W. J. Broughton 0

11. 11—Mrs M. A. Fox's b m Gaysome 7yrs 7-1 car. 7-4 .. H. Wiggins 0 12. 12— J. H. Prosser's b g Great Star 12yrs 7-0 .. .. M. Caddy 0 Pelmet led round the far turn from Paper Slipper, Alma, and Grey Honour. ' Crossing the top Pelmet was followed by Paper Slipper. Alma, Wino. Grey Honour. Black Thread, and Wild Career. Pelmet still had charge entering the straight, with Alma, Paper Slipper, Wino, and Wild Career close uj. Pelmet stayed on to win by a length and a half from Wild Career, with Triune a neck away. Paper Slipper was fourth. Time, Imin 26sec. Winner trained by T. H. Gillett, Riccarton. FEND ALTON HANDICAP, Of £500; second horse £IOO, and third horse £SO from stake. One mile and a quarter. 1. l—O. Cox's br g FRIESLAND by Friarsdale—Fluency 6yrs 8-8 B. H. Morris 1 2. 2—P. F. Campbell’s b g Davolo 7yrs 8-5 .. A. E. Ellis 2 7. 7—Bland and Monson’s br g Last Refrain 6yrs 7-12 .. J. Jennings 3 6. 6—W. H. Barton’s b g Enge Byrs 8-13 C. Goulsbro 0 4. 4—T. and W. B. McCone’s br m Queen Dorothy 7yrs 8-10 L. J. Ellis 0 9. 9—B. Burgess’s blk g Pukeko 7yrs 7-11 .. D. Lamb 0 5. 5—D. Grant’s br g Rebel Lad 6yrs 7-6 .. C. Wilson 0 3. 3—H. W. Moss’s b g Boomerang syrs 7-6 .. G. Tattersall 0 8. B—E. N. Didham’s b m Linguist 6yrs 7- .. P. Spratt 0 10. 10—D. W. Westenra’s ch m Lady Graceful srs 7-0 .. H. Hibberd 0 At the end of a furlong Enge had charge from Linguist, Davolo. Boomerang, and Rebel Lad. The leaders were the same rounding the far turn, and Enge was followed across the top by Linguist, Davolo, Queen Dorothy. Boomerang. Rebel Lad and Lady Graceful. Enge was still in front turning for home, but Davolo had charge at the distance from Lady Graceful, Queen Dorothy, Rebel Lad, and Friesland. The last-named finished well to beat Davolo by a length, with Last Refrain half a length away. Lady Graceful was fourth. Time. 2min 4 l-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Hawera. RANDOLPH HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O, and third horse £3O from stake. Hack conditions. Seven furlongs. 8. 7—W. Irvine’s br f JANET GAYNOR by Rosenor or Last Dart—Beulah 4yrs 7-11 car. 7-6 .. M. Caddy 1 6 6t-B. Burgess’s b f Lady Montana 3yrs 7-11 car. 7-8 .. D. Lamb 2 11. 10—Mrs H. C. Manaton’s br f Ihermidor 4yrs 8-6 .. L. I. Ellis 3 9. 9—J. S. Blackle’s b f Natty 4yrs 8-13 J. Dooley 0 4. 4—J. B, Pearson’s br m Paper Note syrs 8-10 .. A. b. Ellis 0 10. 11—A. N. Smith’s b g Epic 4yr.5 8 5 H. lllbbsrd 0 1. I—J. L. Cheesman’s ch g Alunga 4yrs 8-4 •• B. H. Morris 0 3. 3—B; I. Ede’s b g Sir Hugh 4:*rs 8- .. C. Wi'son 0 16. 15— J. H. Watson’s b m Nolana syrs 8-3 .. H. Goldfinch 0 2. 2—o. Cox’s b c Llckem 3yrs 7-13 S. Wilson 0 5. 5—W. Higgins’s b c Sigurd Jyrs 7-11 W. J. Broughton 0 18. 18—A. Syme's .ch m Owl's Gleam 6yrs 7-9 car. 7-2 .. E. Mackie 0 14 16—Sir Chas. Clifford’s b g Great Bramble 3yrs 7-7 A. C. Messervy 0 7. B—J A. White’s b g Norseman 4yrs 7_6 .. J. Jenkins 0 15. 14— W. M. Crockett’s b g Drinkup syrs 7-4 car. 7-6 .. G. Barclay 0 13. 13— J. A. Smaill’s b f Night Wings 4yrs 7-13 .. A. Messervy 0 12. 12—C. Holdsworth’s b g Studley Royal 4yrs 7-2 car. 7-81 . C. Goulsbro 0 17. 17—M. Lettoof’s b g Made Money Byrs 7-0 .. P. Spratt 0 The first to show out were Janet Gaynor. Llckem, and Paper Note. Crossing the top Janet Gaynor was followed by Paper Note, Sigurd, Llckem, Alunga, and Lady Montana. Entering the straight Janet Gaynor was attended by Sigurd, Alunga, Paper Note, Lady Montana, and Sir Hugh. Janet Gaynor stayed on to win by two lengths from Lady Montana, with Thermidor a similar distance away. Norseman was fourth. Time. Imin 25sec. Winner trained by D. J. McDonald, Mosgiel. EPSOM HANDICAP, Of £350; second horse £7O, and third horse £35 from stake. One mile. 2. 2—Sir Qhas. Clifford’s b c TRENCH FIGHT by Winning Hit— Scrimmage 4yrs 9-7 .. J. Jennings 1 1. I—F. F. Newman’s b g The Bigot 4yrs 8-7 .. B. H. Morris 2 4. 4— Cunningham and Macdonald’s b g Milford 7yrs 8-2 .. C. Wilson 3 5. 5—E. C. Loisel’s ch g Big Dook Byrs 9-5 ■ • H. Goldfinch 0 3 3—P. and R. Butel’s ch g Araboa 6yrs 8-6 .. A. E. Ellis 0 8 B—Estate W. Gardiner's b g Fiord syrs 8-2 .. H. Hibberd 0 7. 7—R. Mee’s br m Daring Deed 7yrs 7-11 car. 7-6 .. M. Caddy 0 6. 6—E. J. Morrison’s b g Waitaka 6yrs 7-11 .. C. Goulsbro 0 9. 9 — H. L. Nathan’s b g Roaming- syrs 7-11 .. G. Tattersall 0 Daring Deed took up the running from Araboa. The Bigot, and Trench Fight. Passing the six furlongs Daring Deed was followed by Roaming. The Bigot, Trench Fight, Milford, and Araboa. The ; order was the same entering the straight, and in a hard finish Trench Fight beat ihe Bigot by a head, with Milford two lengths away. Roaming was fourth. Time, Imm 38 2-ssec. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Riccarton.

NOTES ON THE RACING

Favourite Wins First Event Investors jpegan well by sending out Sunny Blonde favourite for the Middleton Handicap, high-weight conditions, as she went to the front a few strides after the start, and was never troubled. She led round the top and into the straight from Private Bunsby. Last Link,. Superex, The Surgeon, and Lustral. The Surgeon and Superex threw out challenges inside the distance, but neither could make any impression on the leader, who had close on two lengths to spare at the post from The Surgeon, who outstayed Super Ox. Lady Siegfried length away, a neck in front of Convivial,

with Heloise and Last Link closely following. Sunny Blonde’s form at Trentham made her first choice, and the issue was never in doubt. The Surgeon gave trouble at the start, and was the last to move off, but in any case he would not have beaten the winner. Superex looked likely turning for home, but was stopping at the finish. The same applied to Lady Siegfried, who was well enough placed at the home turn to win if she had been good enough. Heloise was never likely. The hurdle race evidently took a lot out of Last Link. Surmount Beaten The glorious uncertainty of racing was once more revealed by the defeat of Surmount in the Irwell Handicap. He was sent out the shortest-priced favourite of the meeting to date, and when he entered the course proper, just in front of Ortyx, his success seemed assured. He was a neck in front of Ortyx at the distance, with Defaulter putting in a claim. Ortyx was the first to weaken, and Defaulter then tackled Surmount. In a hard struggle, Defaulter wore down Surmount, to beat him comfortably, with Ortyx a fair third, a head in front of On Call. Eastern Hero was next, with a big gap to the remainder, headed by Romarin. Defaulter gave an attractive display of speed and stamina, and raced up to the high opinions formed of him in his track trials. He was unlucky not to get the benefit of a race at Motukarara—he fell at the start of his race —and his effort in the Welcome Stakes evidently had the desired effect. Surmount reproduced his previous brilliance, but, as at Trentham. he failed to see the ordeal through. Ortyx was again prominent throughout, and there is no doubt she has a solid constitution. Both On Call and Great Baby were prominent turning for home, and the former carried on for a good race; but Great Baby, who was off the active list for a while, drifted to last place. Godfrey was always well back. A Close Finish The Strowan Plate resulted in a close finish between two West Coastowned horses, Rabble and Glenog 1. Screamer, a stable-mate of the former, filled third place. Mulatto and Screamer raced abreast in front on to the course proper, with Kindly, Glsnogil, Pol Roger, Sunbeam, and Rabble all handy. Glenogil showed out 100 yards from the post, and was immediately challenged by Rabble, and the pair engaged in a neck and neck fight to the post, Rabble getting a narrow verdict. Screamer hung on for third money, half a length in front of Mulatto, with Pol Roger a length away. Then came Love Affair, Mob Rule, and Ardmayle. Rabble has always shown promise, and has raced very consistently without previously breaking his maiden status. He was not well placed during the middle stages, and stumbled badly half-way down the stra'ght, so his performance was full of merit. Glenogil, a half-sister to Red Heckle, carried on the good work she has displayed on the tracks, and is likely to develop into a high-class performer. Screamer gave trouble at the start, but was one of the first to show out; and, kept up to his work by his vigorous' rider, completed his task more solidly than in recent previous races. Mulatto tnade a bold showing for the greater part of the journey, and will be an interesting Oaks candidate. Pol Roger was alwavs in a handy position on the fence. Kindly looked likely half-way down the running, but failed to go on. Her highly-strung behaviour before the race had something to do with this. Sunbeam was not far from the leaders at the distance, but, when attempting a run through, met trouble and narrowly missed falling. Haerepo stumbled badly when the barrier lifted, and trailed the field. Royal Chief’s Derby There were only four starters in the New Zealand Derby, but much interest was shown in the contest, mainly because of the third clash between Royal Chief and Smoke Screen, while The Crooner also attracted attention after his good race in the Trentham Stakes last month. The four got away on even terms, but omoKe Screen was steadied in behind, his rider not wanting to take rum to the front, and it was left to The Crooner to set the pace. He Quickly took command, and going info foe back stretch was four lengths m front of Royal Chief, with two lengths to Lazybones and Smoke Screen together. There was no change either in order or distances until the half-mile was reached, when Royal Chief began Ins severe task of bridging the gap to The Crooner, who was still going freely about three lengths in front of Royal at the home turn, with two lengths still to Smoke Screen, Lazybones weakening at this stage. The pace was clapped on seriously as soon as heads were turned for home, and it was then realised that the ordeal was tilling on the pacemaker. Royal Chief gradually drew up to him, and was almost on even terms at the distance. ' Smoke Screen also improved his position at this stage, but although U could be seen that he would overhaul The Qrooner, he was held safe by Royal Chief, who, without being ridden at all vigorously, had a comfortable win. \ Smoke Screen finished strongly, an|3 got to within half a length of Rdjyal Chief, but there was more in it than that margin. The Crooner was another half-length away, with Lazybones 'several lengths in the rear. i -. , Royal Chief received a great ovation on .returning. He appeared to have a most difficult task in front of him

with three furlongs to go, but his rider did not shown any uneasiness, and his patient handling of his mount added to the spectacular final stages of the classic. Smoke Screen, a doubtful stayer, no doubt suffered by the tactics adopted by The Crooner’s rider, and although he was able to outstay the Okawa colt, he did not show any signs of getting to Royal Chief, who thus is definitely the superior of the two colts. There is no doubt ythat only ill-luck prevented him from beating Smoke Screen at Ellerslie. A Surprise The day’s surprise was provided by the Criterion Handicap, for which Alma was sent out a good favourite. She was in a prominent position at the distance, but failed under her big weight. Gaysome. Triune, Wino, who were all troublesome at the post, were the last to move off, and when the field had covered a furlong, Pelmet showed out from Paper Slipper, Alma, Grey Honour, Black Thread, and Wild Career. Pelmet was still in charge turning for home from Alma, Paper Slipper, Wino, Wild Career, Triune, and Black Thread, and although Wild Career and Triune tried to get up to the leader, they could not reduce the gap, and Pelmet had a decisive win. Paper Slipper was a length away, another length in front of Wino, who headed a bunch including Alma, Concertpitch, Rebel Chief, and Grey Honour;

This was Pelmet’s first win since her two-year-old season, when her victories included the McLean Stakes and Wellesley Stakes. Wild Career did his best work over the final stages, and Triune had a lot of ground to make up to share in the money. Paper Slipper went down scratchily, and failed to see the journey out. Wino showed slight improvement after a slow beginning. Rebel Chief ran poorly after his encouraging finishing run in the Stewards’ Handicap.

A Creditable Performance Friesland justified his favouritism for the Fendalton Handicap by an impressive win after being slow to move off. Enge soon took up the running, and with half, the journey covered, was three lengths in front of Linguist, Davolo, Queen Dorothy, and Boomerang, with Friesland and Last Refrain bringing up the rear. Enge was displaced by Davolo at the turn into the straight, and the latter led Lady Graceful, Queen Dorothy, Rebel Lad, and Friesland past the distance post. Friesland then put in a determined claim, and gradually wearing down Davolo, was going away from him at the post. Last Refrain, last at the half-mile, put in some telling work in the straight to secure third money a length in front of Lady Graceful, who beat Pukeko by a head. Friesland’s was a sterling performance, as he was well back half-a-mile from home, but when similarly situated in many races in the North Island, he wore down the leaders m like manner. Davolo presented a solid defence, but was unable to hold off the winner’s final spurt. Last Refrain's effort was almost on a par with that of Friesland, as he was squeezed back when the field moved off, and when trying to make a forward move rounding the far turn, he was disappointed and sent back again, to be the last to enter the straight. Lady Graceful ran a most cred table race, and will soon get back to winning form. Queen. Dorothy did not complete her work as satisfactorily as formerly, and Enge stopped abruptly as soon as the run home was begun.

Janet Gaynor Again Alunga, Lickem, and Sir Hugh were the best supported in the Randolph Handicap: but Janet Gaynor again led the field throughout and paid another big price, about half of her first day’s dividend. Janet Gaynor was followed round the top by Paper Note. Alunga, Lady Montana, Lickem, and Sir Hugh. Janet Gaynor was well clear of Sigurd entering the straight, with Alunga, Paper Note, Lady Montana, Sir Hugh and Lickem following. Lady Montana challenged inside the distance and looked likely to overhaul the leader, but Janet Gaynor drew away again, and won decisively. Thermidor made a belated appearance to get up for third money, a length in front of Norseman, with Lickem, Sigurd, Sir Hugh, and Paper Note following in that order. Janet Gaynor won so easily on the first day that her comparative neglect in this race was surprising. Lady Montana ran another sound race, and was unlucky to encounter the speedy winner in both her races. Both Norseman and Thermidor were slow away, and did well to take part in the finish. Alunga had every chance, but was done with earl.- in the run home.

Trench Fight Returns The Bigot carried twice the total entrusted to Trench Fight in the Epsom Handicap, and the pair, had a strenuous tussle over the last furlong. Big Dook was again slow away and Waitaka made a poor beginning. Daring Deed was soon in front, and led round the top from Roaming, The Bigot, Trench Fight, Milford, Araboa, and Fiord, all running in close order. Daring Deed was joined by Roaming turning for home, and (he pair entered the straight abreast clear of The Bigot, Trench Fight, and Milford. The leaders did not last long, and The Bigot, showing out, was quickly challenged by Trench Fight, and the pair settled

down to a hard tussle home, Trench Fight always holding a' slight advantage, and getting a head verdict. Two lengths away Milford beat Roaming by a length, with another length to Big Book, who was followed by Fiord and Daring Deed. Trench Fight scored an impressive win, and as he has not had any racing since the Grand National meeting, he is inclined to make improvement, and be a big stake-earner as the season advances. The Bigot shaped well in his first attempt in open company, and but for moving about at a serious stage of the run home, he may have kept Trench Fight at bay. Milford ran another sound race, as also did Roaming, who should do better before the end of the week. Big Dook lost his chance early, and in any case the track was against him. Araboa was well placed to the home turn, where he went right back.

HANDICAPS FOR THIRD DAY

PORT COOPER BRUSH HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of £3OO. One mile and three-quarters. st. Ib. st. lb. Bed Sun .. 11 2 Chaste .. 9 0 Silver Sight 10 11 Super ex .. 9 0 Travehna •. 10 7 Mount Val 9 0 John Charles 10 6 Fiord .. 9 0 Redolent .. 9 8 Gold Boy .. 9 0 Solwit .. 9 7 Royal Last Link .. 9 7 Amphora 9 0 Boughal .. 9 6 Delium .. 9 0 The Surgeon 9 2 Royal Grafton 9 0 SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of £350. Five furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Surmount .. 9 9 On Call .. 7 9 Peerless ..95 Night Attack 7 9 Compensate 8 9 Raeburn .. 7 9 Taurangi .. 8 8 Godfrey .. 7 9 Defaulter .. 8 8 Lord Ortyx ..80 Cavendish 7 7 Eastern Heir 8 0 Great Baby 7 7 Rakahanga .. 7 12 Tea Song .. 7 6 Pink Bond 7 11 Scuffle .. 7 6 Neptune .. 7 11 Our Pal ..74 Passaform .. - 7 9 Romarin .. 7 4 JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of £6OO. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Silver Ring 9 13 Rebel Chief 7 8 Friesland .. 9 5 Maori Song 7 7 Silver Streak 9 2 Wild Career 7 6 Catalogue .. 9 0 Wino , ..75 Concertpitch 8 12 Haughty Oratory .. 8 10 Winner 7 5 Trench Fight 8 10 Rebel Lad .. 7 4 Queen Trebleack .. 7 3 Dorothy 8 8 Airam .. 7 2 Paper Slipper 8 8 Matoru .. 7 1 Ben Braggie 8 8 Fiord ..70 Davolo .. 8 7 McHeath .. 7 0 Queen of Clessamor 7 0 Song 8 2 Gaysome .. 7 0 Tauramai .. 8 1 Galleon .. '7 0 Chief Ranger 8 0 Lazybones 7 0 De Friend .. 7 12 Nightdress . 7 0 Debham .. 7 12 Ardchoille 7 0 Dictate .. 7 11 II Duce .. 7 0 Pelmet .. 7 10 Stolen March 7 0 Black Thread 7 8 Waitaka .. .7 0 Laughing Lass 7 8 Roaming .. 7 0 ASHLEY HANDICAP, of £250. Hack conditions. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Top Row .. 9 8 Short Circuit 7 8 Wine Card .. 9 7 Screamer .. 7 8 Cardsharper 9 6 Guinea Fowl 7 8 Ilythia ..9 4 Fog Peak ..7 8 Thermidor 9 0 Mulatto .. 7 7 Happy Night 8 13 Made Money 7 7 Lord Nuffield 8 11 Night Wings 7 7 Potent .. 8 11 Elmarch .. 7 7 Phalanx .. 8 10 Min Lu ..7 7 Nolana .. 8 8 Gay Lyric .. 7 7 Alunga .. 8 8 Combat .. 7 7 Sir Hugh ..8 8 Sparkle .. 7 7 Lady Montana 8 8 Ladv Leigh 7 7 The Bluffer 8 7 Kindly ..7 7 Rodeur .. 8 6 Second Dollar Prince 8 5 Innings 7 7 Cocksure .. 8 4 Necessary .. 7 7 Sigurd ..82 Atalanta Great Pal .. 8 2 Lass 7 7 Allspice .. 8 2 Dranoel .. 7 7 Gold Label 8 1 Old Loyalty 7 7 Rotokino ..81 Lisnacree .. 77 Great Merry March 7 7 Bramble 8 0 Haerepo .! 7 7 Owlsgleam 8 0 ■ Adieux .. 7 7 Sromboll .. 7 13 Dividend .. 7 7 Drinkup .. 7 10 Sunbeam ~ 7 7 Shirred Recall .. 7 7 Ribbon 7 9 Triple Cone 7 7' Paperr.llla 7 7

OTAIO PLATE, of £SOO. Hack condition One mile and a quarter. st. lb. stlb. The Bigot .. 9 12 Miracle .. 719 Trebleack .. 9 5 Dropped Siegmund .. 9 3 Catch 710 Sovereign Lickem .. 7 m Lady 9 2 Lady Cottingham 9 1 Siegfried 710 Nightdress .. 810 Peacock .. 77 Parquet .. 810 Great Pal .. 7 g Ardchoille .. 8 9 Rabble .. 7 5 Rousseau .. 8 8 Convivial .. 74 High Glee- .. 8 7 Moonraker .. 74 Natty .. 8 6 Lustra! .. 7 1 Stolen Maroha ..7 0 March 8 5 Gambler’s Lazybones .. 8 5 Luck 7 0 Thermidor .. 8 4 Hamarin .. 7 0 Paper Note .. 8 3 Rebel Queen 7 0 Heloise .. 8 1 Settlement 7 0 Sir Hugh .. 8 0 Min Lu ..70 Potent .. 8 0 AVON HANDICAP, of £350. Six furlongs. stlb. stlb. Paper Slipper 9 8 Wild Career 8 3 Triune .. 8 12 Arrowrose .. 8 9* ' Grey Honour 8 9 Old Surrey 7 12' Laughing Gaysome .. 7 9* Lass 8 8 Invoice .. 7 7 Pelmet ..8 8 Top Row ..7 7 Big Dook 8 7 Petersham .. 7 7 Maori Song 8, 5 Wine Card 7 7 Brunhild ~ 8 4 Waitaka ..7 7 Haughty Epic .. 7 7 * Winner 8 3 Colombo .. 7 T 1 Acceptances will close at noon to-day. FOURTH DAY METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of £IOOO, One mile and a half. stlb. stlb. Cuddle .. 9 12 Fersen ~ 7 6-' Silver Ring ■ 9 10 Rebel Lad 7 '3 - Wild Chase 9 5 Boomerang 7 3 Friesland .. 9 2 Might .. 7 3 Klnnoull .. 812 Riptide .. 73t | Enge .. 8 9 Sovereign Argentic .. 8 9 Lady 7 1 Cerne Abbas 8 8 Wild Career 7 1Davolo .. 8 8 Linguist .. “t 0 Catalogue .. 8 8 Maine ..7 0 Concertpitch 8 7 Galleon .. 7 0 Scotland .. 8 6 Siegmund .. 7 0 Queen Soho .. 7 0" Dorothy 8 6 McHeath .. I r Queen of Lady Song 8 3 Graceful 7 0 Tauramai .. 8 1 Araboa ..7 0 Silver Streak 8 1 Ardchoille 7 0. Hunting Cat 712 Rousseau .. 19 Last Refrain 711 High Glee ..70. Lowenberg 7 11 Waitaka .. 7 9; Ponty .. 711 Miracle .. 7 9--Chief Ranger 711 Roaming .. 7 9-* Small Boy 7 10 Private Sunee ..7 7 Bunsby 7 9..Pukeko ..77

Appeal Disallowed “We are of opinion that when a trainer engages a jockey to ride, sub-' ject to an owner’s approval, it is fra* duty of the trainer to ascertain at th|i i earliest possible moment whether" th|S owner approves or otherwise, and Mg', advise the jockey immediately, inste|a of waiting until the day of the «L before acquainting the jockey of ini owner’s decision.” This is the finding? of the appeal judges of the New Zd|p land Racing Conference in disallopv ing an appeal brought by P. T. Hogan* trainer, against the decision of the Canterbury District Committee in not upholding his appeal against the de-., cision of the judicial committee of the Ashburton County Racing Club, in or** dering him to nay R. J. Mackie, jockey,, a losing fee of £3 4s for breaking a»engagement with Mackie to ride thft. horse Dunstan. 1 -

The appeal judges were Messrs T. H, Lowry, T. Eldon Coates, and Hubert J*’ Nathan. Gisborne Bred Sunny Blonde, who was confidently supported to win the high-weight event at Riccarton yesterday, comes from well-known Gisborne family. Hart dam, Sunny Roe, is by Sunny Late from Merry Roe, dam of Kilroe, Meny Damon, Merry Mint, and Merry Peel. Sunny Blonde raced prominently at Trentham last month, and was always,, favourite for yesterday’s race. . She; was ridden by the Wingatui horseman,' R. Mackie, who recently qualified to, ride in such races by his mounts on' Travenna in his hurdling efforts to date.