RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22444, 4 July 1938, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

MARTON J.C.

MATORU WINS HANDICAP (PEESS ASSOCIATION TEI/EGUAM.) MARTON, July 2. The Marton Jockey Club's winter meeting was held in beautiful weather to-day after a period of unsettled conditions. The track was on the heavy side. The attendance was large. The .totalisator handled £10.303 10s, against £6696 in 1386. There was no meeting last year. Results:— . MAIDEN PLATE, Of £IOO. Six.furlongs. 2—MISS WAITARERE 8-0 Chaplin 1 . •7—St. Cedric 8-10 .. Burgess 2 3—Regicide 8-0 .. Flower 3 19 Hastie Maid 8-10; 15 Strolling 8-10: 13 Informer 8-10; 18 Charmante 8-10; 1 Sir Rabbi 8-10; 9 Fine Gold 8-10; 12 Cuddler 8-10; 8 High Peer 8-10; 11 Lady Whetu 8-10; 5 Quexona 8-10: 20 Sir Don 8-10: 6 Merry Thought 8-10: 16 Taitoa 8-10: 16 Resinguard 8-0; 4 Selkirk 8-0; 10 Prinihia 8-0; 14 Segra 8-0 also started. Won by five lengths: ha'f a head b*'twegn second and third. Time, lmin 22 4-ssec. HACK HURDLES, Of £135. One mile and a half. I—TAIL LIGHT 9-13 .. McDowell 1 B—King Mestor 9-12' .. Gilmore' 2 7—Otaki 9-0 .. .. Jenkins 3 5 Sinking Fund 9-13; 3 Black Man 9-6; 6 Agog 9-4; 7 Entheos 9-4 (fell): 2 Lustral 9-2; 9 Autumn Leaf 9-0; 10 Miss Louvain 8-0 also started. Won by five lengths; two lengths second and third. Time. 3min 3 2-ssec. j HACK FLYING HANDICAP, . Of £l2O. Six furlongs. 9—RUSTEM 8-8 .. Broughton 1 s—Gold Glare 8-10 .. McKenzie 2 2—Short Circuit 8-10' .. C. Goulsbro 3 7 Barley Almond 9-0; 8 Tidewaiter 8-11; 4 Philemup 8-10; 3 Gold Band 8-9; 1 Flying Acre. B-7; 10 All Blood 8-0; 6 Golden Hidge 8-0; 11 Cuisinier 8-0 also started. Won by half a head; half a lengfth second and third. Time, lmin 22 4-sscc. WINTER STAKES. Of £l5O. Seven furlongs. 6—MATORU 8-0 .. .. Doyle 1 H—Play On "8-0 .. .. Wilson 2 B—Dora'do 8-0 .. .. Williams 3 10 Pakanui 9-7: 9 Master Cyklon 9-7; 1 Pukeko 9-2; 5 First Chapter 8-5: 1 Winsome Lu 8-5; 3 Erebus 8-4; 2 Te Hai 8-0; 4 Joe Louis 8-0; 12 Manawatu 8-0 also started. Won by three lengths: two lengths second and third. Time, lmin 36 l-ssec. HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, Of £135. About two miles and a quarter. 6—AIR SHOT 9-0 car. 9-3 J R. Beale 1 7—Hanover 9-5 .. .. McDowell 2 2—Royal Romance 9-10 .. Wright 3 1 Artful Dodger 10-10: 5 Ruaform 10-7; 4 Croyden 10-0; 3 Lady Callaghan 9-4 (fell): 8 Night Hero 9-0 (fell) also started. Won by six lengths; four lengths second and third. Time, 4min 36 2-ssec. CBOFTON HACK CUP, Of £l5O. One mile and a quarter. I—CHAT 9-4 .. .. Tattersall 1 S—Warehi 8-3 .. .. C. Goulsbro 3 2 Puroto 9-6; 8 Iddo 8-10: 4 War Lap 8-8; 7 Royal Record 8-6; 6 Revival 8-0; 9 Brigadore 8-0 also started. Won by half a. head; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 22sec. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, Of £l2O. Five furlongs. 3—SHINING HOURS 8-13 .. Lewis 1 2—Sporting Gift 8-13 .. Clifford 2 s—Haile Selassie 8-3 .. Cameron 3 4 Paul Robeson 9-3; 7 Lady Hoariri 8-9; 1 Senacre 8-9; 6 Min -Lu 8-8; 8 Sir Rabbi 8-0; 10 Stargono 8-0; 9 Lady Whetu 8-0 also started. Won by two lengths; three lengths second and .third. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec.

BREEDING OF EQUITAS

MARE’S ROMANTIC RISE

(By CARBINE.)

Writing a few days ago of the success of Interlocutor, who won a steeplechase at Dannevirke after a four years’ absence from the turf, I touched on the winner’s breeding, and. in the item as published his dam was referred to as the “famous Martian mare Equitas.” Equitas, of course, was. not by Martian, but by The word I wrote was “Marton,” not “Martian,” and the reason I connected her with Marton is that for some time before she became a racehorse Equitas helped to pull the Marton coach. From this humble station she made-a romantic rise to fame, and after leaving the turf founded a splendid family, whose many important successes included New Zealand, Auckland, and Wellington Cups. Evidently coachhauling is not always harmful.

MAY DRAW FIRST BLOOD

SOUTH ISLAND’S CHANCE

(By CARBINE.)

First blood at the Wellington -winter meeting may go to the South Island. Flashlight appears to be good, and the North Island opposition in the Mariri Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase is not strong. Monastic, another southerner, has run well at Trentham in the past, but Flashlight’s form is so attractive that he should be favourite. Kahunoke and Primak will be the best backed of the northerners, and Kahunoke is one likely to win. races this season. However, Flashlight’s chance is excellent. .

WELLINGTON R.C.

TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME

The winter meeting of the Wellington Racing Club will be opened at Trentham to-morrow. The usual strong fields drawn from all parts of New Zealand will be paraded, and investors are once again faced with difficult problems. The course will be heavy, and is not likely to improve during the week. The win and place system will be used.

The following horses will probably be well supported:— Mariri Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase: Flashlight,, Monastic, Primak. • Woburn Hack Handicap: Lady Leigh, Second Innings, Hunting Chorus, Vittoria Hack Hurdles: Suncc, Taumau, Valarth. Stewards’ Handicap; Maori Song, Hunting Bipod. Rebel Mate. • * Wellington Steeplechase: All Irish, Bryce Street, Santdft. Trentham Hurdles: Full o’ Scotch, Courtyard, Charade. Whyte Handicap: Enge, Lazybones, Brazen King.

Te Aro Handicap: El Meynell, Valantua, Hunting Mint. The programme is as follows:

IN FAVOUR AT TRENTHAM

RICCARTON HACK SPRINTER

(By CARBINE.)

There are indications that the Riccarton mare Lady Leigh will be one of the favourites for the Woburn Handicap, the hack sprint, which has drawn a field of 25, to meet at Trentham on the opening day of the Wellington winter fixture. Examination of Lady Leigh’s record ' reveals that some of her successes have not been against strong opposition, but, even so', the record is fairly good, and the public will entrust much of their money to her on the first day at least, notwithstanding; that they,are in the dark as to how Trentham conditions will affect her.

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TRENTHAM NOTES

SANTOFT SCHOOLS WELL

MARTON FORM DISCUSSED

[THE PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON, July 3. Tho principal item from the Trenlhnm tracks during the week-end was the schooling effort of last year’s Wellington steeplechase winner, Sanloft. Of the work that was done his was outstanding, ■ and he is apparently as tit as he was last year. He shaded Bryce Street dll the way, but of course the latter will do better in a long race. Erination lost his rider after crossing one of the fences, but he came to no harm. Courtyard and Full o’ Scotch went well amongst the hurdlers. , A Wet Morning This morning there was a big gallery to see the work, but they were disappointed. The weather was squally with frequent heavy rain and a cold westerly wind. Practically all the trainers just worked their horses and got back to the stables as soon as possible. The orily horse to jump was Kinkle, who gave a safe but very slow display over the steeplechase country. The tracks are heavy but the going is not so bad and will remain so unless there are frosts, in which case it v/iil become holding. , At Marton Several horses with engagements at Iren main raced at Marton on Saturday. Tne hurdle .race was won, by dau Light, out ne was lucxy. He was being noliy challenged by Entheos irom the last lence, when the saddle on Entheos slipped back and alter bucking hard dp.ee orftwice he threw: jf! Beaie right pver hisfhead. «Ha'd the mishap not occurred Entheos would nave won, and even wun me sauuie slipping he held a winning chance had he not bucked. There was support for Lustral, who was having his hrst hurdle race, but he went badly, showing a great dislike to the fences.- His pace kept him up with me field for a long way, but he will have to improve to have the chance suggested by his recent schooling. Sinking Fund went quite a fair race and was a possibility on the turn. He might improve for this week, Matoru Returns A most impressive win was registered by Mqtoru in the open flat race. He missed the jump from No. 1 and tailed the bunch to the turn, where he swept right round the field and buried them in tho run home. He had been working well on the tracks and must hove a great chance of winning again during the week. The former Aucklander, Play On, did best of the others, and as his connexions were uncertain about his ability in ’ soft going he went out unbacked and paid a good price for second. Te Hai was only fair and had every chance. Monawatu ran in this race and never, was with the field, but he is looking well. A Promising Jumper A good stamp of hunter won the steeplechase, Air Shot, running in the same ownership as Brigadore and ridden by Beale. Ho showed great pace and jumping ability and completely eclipsed his opponents. Brigadore ran in the distance hack race and showed a lot of pace for a jumper, being right up with the pacemakers for the first seven furlongs. He looks well. An Easy Win Senacre was unlucky in the last event, missing the jump out, but he ran on into fourth place. However, he may not have . won, as Shining Hours also’ dwelt and lost a lot ' of ground, finally winning very easily. Lady Hoariri was going like a winner out in front, but she broke down badly on the turn.

• Philemup ran well in the hack spzint, finishing fifth after being in behind the leaders througflbut, and he should improve for Wellington.

THEY LIKE THE GOING

MAY DO WELL AT TRENTHAM

(By CARBINE.)

Gaily, who is among the lightweights engaged in the open flat races at Trentham, has been working exceptionally well, and if the going suits her she. may show up during the meeting.

Hunting Blood, who easily outclassed a couple of hack fields a while back, but who has been disappointing in open company, is expected to race well at Trentham. The almost straight six furlong course at Trentham is more trying than the ordinary six' furlong courses, and will thoroughly test Hunting Blood, but his admirers do not seem to be worried by that fact, so one must assume that the Waikato galloper is expected to improve on anything he has done in the past. Probably the favourite for the Whyte Handicap will be Enge. Twelve months ago he ran a dead-heat for first place in the x'ace, and subsequently he won the Parliamentary Handicap. His win at Te Rapa, a little more than a week ago has served to remind the public of these facts.

Quadroon, Ned Cuttle, and Alunga, all of whom handle heavy going satisfactorily, are working very well. <■ A Waikato hack whose prospects at Trentham should be respected is Requiem. She will be at home in the going, and is a good galloper.

RACING FIXTURES

July. 5. 7. 9—Wellington R.C. July 9—Westport J.C. (at Riccarton) July 16—Hawke’s Bay Hunt C. July 16—Waimate District Hunt C. July 23—Rangitikei Hunt C. July 23—South Canterbury Hunt C. July 23—Matamata R.C. July 28, 30—Poverty Bay Turf C. July 30—Taranaki J.C. July 30—Christchurch Hunt C. August 6—Poverty Bay Hunt C. August 9. 11. 13—Canterbury J.C. August 20—Pakuranga Hunt C. August 27—Otago Hunt C.

TROTTING FIXTURES

August 6, 10. 12— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. August 27—Auckland T.C. September 3—New Brighton. T.C. September 3—Waikato T.C. September 24—Wellington T.C. October I—Methven1 —Methven T.C. October B—New8 —New Brighton T.C. October 15—Waikato T.C. October 15 —Manawatu T.C. Octobei 22. 24—Greymouth T.C, October 22. 2* Auckland T.C. October 24- Oamaru T.C. October 29—Invercargill T.C. October 29 —Thames T.C.

DOES AUCKLAND DOMINATE ?

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE

A STRONG HAND

[By CARBINE.]

The Auckland province appears to dominate the Wellington Steeplechase. The chance that the winner will be a horse from outside the northern area seems remote.

Clarion Call, who is left at the head of the handicap, is such a brilliant fencer that he may do anything, but if the going is very heavy—and it may be—his weight will be against him. No one can dismiss him readily, but there will be a disposition to look lower in the list, unless coursg conditions are fairly good.

All Irish, Erination. Bryce Street, Kinkle, and Smiling Thru’ all ran so well in their recent engagements in the Auckland district that they must be .treated as a most formidable contingent. Erination won the Great Northern Hurdle Race, carrying 10-5, and ran third to Valpeen and Bryce Street, •carrying 10-0. He was back to hurdling on the last day at Ellerslie, and, with 11-11 up. failed. He ,is to carry 10- at Trentham, and is the type the Wellington country should suit. Support must come for All Irish after his victory in the Steeplechase at Te.-,Rapa./under 11-5. ■ HiS Wellingtoqwdight is 10-9. ' * Bryce Street has run two good races in steeplechases lately. He carried only 9-2 in the Great Northern, when he finished second to Valpeen, but made a fine showing under 10-10 at Te Rapa, where he was running on strongly in second place, a neck behind All Irish. Consequently, with 9-7, he appears to have a very reasonable chance at Trentham. As he is considered one of the improvers of the field; he may be the favourite. Both Kinkle and Smiling Thru’ have proved their ability as jumpers, so they have chances, for a horse who can jump is never without a chance in a steeplechase. Red Sun has not been schooling very attractively, and may acquire the habit of running off. However, he is a fine stayer and weight carrier, so will be dangerous if he jumps well. I do not think he Is"as good as he used to be when he was doing well _ in hurdle races at Riccarton, but he is far from a spent force. Santoft, who won the race a year ago under 9-0, has 9-13 this year. His only start this season has been in the Pareora Steeplechase at the South Canterbury meeting in May, and, undfcr 11- he won from a weak field. This indicates that if Santoft is fit for a bigger task than he accomplished at Washdyke he is a force to be reckoned with again. Brigadore and Kahunoke are capable lightweights, and each should acquit himself creditably. Manawatu is reported to be sound again, but lack of racing might prejudice his chance.

John Charles, who has dropped out of the steeplechase, remains in the big hurdle races, both of which he won last year, the Trentham Hurdles under 9- and the Winter Hurdles under 9-6. His weight in each cvpnt this time is 10- John Charles brought himself under notice recently by his second in the, Napier Steeplechase, a race he should have won, and his victory in the June Steeplechase at Hastings. He is a son of the Great Northern winner Cynic, and is pretty useful. The Trentham Hurdles field looks a very even one, lacking an outstanding

performer, so if Full o’ Scotch (the horse who won three minor hurdle races at Ellerslie) is worthy of the promotion he has received, he might extend his run of success. The Trentham Hurdle Race should furnish the key to the more important and more valuable Winter Hurdle Race, which is run over half a mile further four days later. A fine array of mudlarks remains in the Whyte Handicap, the principal flat race of the opening day. So many horses who have proved themselves in soft going are engaged that helpful analysis seems almost hopeless, but one can hardly fail to draw attention to the fact that Enge, who ran a dead-heat with Ponty in the race last year and won the Parliamentary Handicap later in the meeting, demonstrated at Te Rapa last week-end that he is at the top of his form again. Twelve months ago Erige carried 8-4 in the White Handicap and 8-10 in the Parliamentary. This year he is to carry 8-11 in the Whyte.

TURF GOSSIP

Behandicapped As a result of his win at Marton on Saturday, Tail Light’s weight in the Vittoria Hack Hurdles at Trentham tomorrow has been raised from 9-11 to 10-4. An Attractive Programme

The Westport Jockey Club’s meeting,' to be held on the Riccarton racecourse next Saturday, should provide an interesting afternoon’s racing. The response of owners has been very satisfactory, and there is every promise of well-filled fields going to the post for each of the eight events. Although all of the leading Riccarton horsemen will be riding at Trentham, most of them have decided to return for Saturday’s programme. A reasonable admission fee will be charged patrons, and suitable transport arrangements have been made from all parts of the district. Acceptances will close at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s office at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. French Bred

When the weights for the Melbourne Cup and other big Australian spring events were declared there was some curiosity as to the identity of the top weight, Actor. It transpires that Actor was imported last December from France by Mr Sol Green, and is by Ortello from Actrice, who comes from Acmena, a mare by Martini-Henry from Acme, by Chester. Acmena. bred to English time, was sent Home by the Hon. Mr White, of Belltrees, New South Wales, to, contest the Oaks. Acmena was the dam of Florette (by Florizel II), who was the dam of Winter Cherry, .by Minoru, imported to New Zealand in 1916 by Mr G. Fulton, of North Canterbury. This mare died while foaling to Martian. Actor, who is being trained by J. T. Jamieson, was a good-class horse in Franco, and Mr Green is slated to have given a big price for him. No Fast Work

There was no grass Irack available for fast work at Riccarton on Saturday owing to the sodden state of the course, and all horses had to be exercised on the sand. In consequence, the Trentham candidates had to go north without any final gallops. oiit as the majority had recent racing they are all well forward, and will not be at any- disadvantage as far as North Island horses are concerned. For Melbourne

Although no definite arrangements haye been made, it is probable that Willie Win will be shipped to Melbourne during the first week in August, and if he goes the rising three-year-old Night Hawk will accompany him. The latter’s owner, Mr D. McFarlane, will also make the trip, and Mr 1. L. Coop, owner of Willie Win, will go across later. P. T. Hogan will leave with his team by the same steamer.

Trentham Visitors All of the Riccarton horses accepted for at Trentham to-morrew will bo on the scene, the only exception being Nightbound, who in any case, on Ashburton and Timaru form, would not have had much chance with either Flashlight or Monastic. The following were shipped north on Saturday: Flashlight. Monastic, Second Innings, Lady Leigh, Contract, Chaste, Haughty Winner, Wagner, and The Wrecker. In addition horses from southern stables in Moniporc, Lazybones, Rebel Mate, Great Pal, Chile, Courtyard, Potent, Hunting Chorus, Valarlh, Scrap, Moneyless, Santoft, and Valantua also went north last week.

Second Innings and Monipere will be ridden to-morrow by J. Jennings, and L. J. Ellis will be on Haughty Winner, Lady Leigh, and Valantua.

To Ride In India Turoa Webster, who has been riding successfully . in Melbournp during 4he*i ; laßt three wears,- will leave shortly for lri’dia, has befcn retained’ by a prominent Rajah’s stable. Winter Racing at Trentham The winter meeting of the Wellington Racing Club will once again engage , the attention and interest of racegoers throughout New Zealand, especially of those in the South Island, because of the strong contingent from southern centres and to the near approach of, the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National Steeplechase meeting. Invariably the results of the racing at-Trentham have an important bearing on ’the big Riccarton gathering, and for that reason alone, the form of all horses is closely watched and followed. Riccarton stables have probably not as big a team as usual for a winter meeting, but the class has to be considered above the average of recent years, and there is every justification to expect the trip to be a reasonably successful one. Because of the wet weather

the Riccarton representatives have missed a good deal of fast work in the last two weeks, but on the other hand they have had plenty of experience on soft ground, both at race meetings and on the tracks, so they will not be at as big a disadvantage as in many previous years. The Trentham course provides most unusual going in the winter, but strangely enough, South Island horses have invariably fared well, and have in many cases accounted for. some of the best prizes at a winter meeting.

Hack Steeplechasers Flashlight, Monastic, and Nightbound are carded for the Mariri Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase: but Nightbound will not. be on the scene. Flashlight has had only two steeplechases, and has won both, on the second occasion easily accounting for Monastic, who was making a reappearance after a lengthy absence. Both are likely to have improved, but Flashlight should hold his, rival again safe. Monastic, however, will no doubt make a return at the meeting. Present intentions are to start him in the Winter Hurdles, but this arrangement will depend on how he shapes in his two previous races during the week. Flashlight will be ridden by R. Register, who has had the mount on him in his two successes, and rode Santoft to victory in last year’s Wellington Steeplechase. A Solid Pair

Second Innings, although not trained at Riccarton, where he has done a lot of his wind'ng up work on the tracks, will be put to a solid test in the Woburn Hack Handicap. He won two races at Dunedin like a really good horse, and he evidently likes soft going. Lady Leigh, who has had a good record this year, will be a strong candidate for further honours. She has a big weight for a filly of her proportions, but as an offset will be well favoured by horsemanship. Potent will bo tackling his most formidable opposition to date. Ho is a smart beginner, docs not mind a heavy track, and should be prominent for a good portion of the journey.

Moderate Hacks The stable mates Contract and Chaste are the only Riccarton horses in the Vittoria Hack Hurdles. The former won over brush hurdles at Greymouth last month, with Chaste in second place, but neither performance was sufficiently attractive to point to the prospects of Contract or Chaste in Trentham company.

Two Engagements Haughty Winner is the only Canterbury representative in the Stewards’ Handicap, and although he is an acceptor also for the Whyte Handicap, he will probably start in the former, in which he . will be ridden by L. J. Ellis. He has not had a race for nearly two months, but has been kept in steady work, and is well advanced. He may, however, be-all the better for a race, and his turn might come later in the week. No Candidate

For the first time for many years, a Riccarton horse does not figure In the Wellington Steeplechase, and local interest will be centred in the fortunes of Santoft. The Washdyke gelding will be ridden by a former Riccafton horseman, G. Salt, who rode him to victory at Washdyke last month, and has been associated with him in all his recent schooling. Salt is a strong horseman, and will be remembered for the good race he rode when he steered Membo to success in the Grand National Hurdle Race of 1932. Has Credentials

Courtyard will do battle for Riccarton in the Trentham Hurdles. His trip , was decided to bejustified by his two impressive wins at Riccarton at Easter, and his successes later at Washdyke. He is a fast jumper, heavy ground does not . trouble him, and‘|ie ;Jja§ marked slaying ability . Coui*LIftu'd *will have touch'* gtr'dhger opponents, than he has hitherto met, but can be depended upon to take part in the finish of his races.

Whyte Handicap Haughty Winner and Wagner are carded for the Whyte Handicap. If the former should be reserved, he will not be neglected. Wagner is useful, but has not done anything to suggest that he will cause a surprise. The former Riccarton horse. Lazybones, will be a formidable candidate. He has im-

proved considerably since leaving Ripcarton, and may be a big winner in the new season. .

Well Connected . The Wrecker is the sole representative in the Te Aro .Hack Handicap. He gave promise not long ago of being an early winner, but in spite of smart track essays, he has failed :in his races. The Wrecker is by Shambles from the well-known dam of good winners, Brayton, who was 21 years of age when she produced him. In addition, The Wrecker was a late foal, and has’had very little racing, so lie may make good with more experience. He is being tried for the first time over a mile, and should he shape satisfactorily, he may be taken to Australia with Cerne Abbas and Royal Chief. One Bracket

AUSTRALIAN RACING

V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL

HURDLES

(UXITED PUXSS ISSOCIATIOS— COFT&ISETj (Received July 3, C. 30 pan.) » k. MELBOURNE, July X. At the Victoria Racing Club’s GranA National Steeplechase meeting, which" opened at Flemington to-day, the follow** • ing was the result of the ■ GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE Of £2OOO. Three miles. H. and M. Bourke’s ch g DAKWOOD by Backwood—Eaton Blue aged 10-3 . Douglas I I. Little's b g Wallace Drake by Drake —Ortega aged 9-4 .. McKee S W. Burke’s hr g Giant Killer by David —Lady Kingsburgh 4yrs 9-2 Dummett 3 Frisco was scratched. Time. Smin SOJsec. Heroic Chief made the early pace, but - Giant Killer led over the last fence** Dakwood then raced to the front and although hotly challenged by Wallace Drake. * won by half a head. Giant Killer was a length and a half away. Pooley Bridge " looked like gaining a place approaching the straight, but faded. Whemside was al« * ways in the bunch. A protest by the • owner of Wallace Drake, alleging interference. was dismissed.

There will be only one bracket on the first day’s cai’d at Trentham tomorrow. Sing Lee and Sly Fox_ arc bracketed in the Woburn Handicap, the number of horses being one in excess of the capacity of the totalisator dials.

The Gaming Act If the recommendation ©f the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Racing Owners’, Breeders’, and Trainers’ Association to secure a mandate from the people of New Zealand for presentation to the Government in connexion with amendments to the Gaming Act is adopted by the national executive, petitions will be set in motion throughout the Dominion, The recommendations, which were agreed to at a largely-attended meeting of the Auckland unit, presided over by Dr. E. H. B. Milsom, provide for the legalisation of the double totalisator, the publication of dividends, and the provision of facilities for transmitting off-course investments through the totalisator. Mr A. H. Long, in supporting the proposals, expressed the opinion that such a step would make the sport more attractive, with increased revenue for racing and trotting clubs, increased stakes, and tlje encouragement of breeding. A Difficult Task

DOOMBEN CUP

WON BY BROWN LANCE

(Received July 3, 6.30 pm.) • BRISBANE. July X The following was the result of the DOOMBEN UP, Of One mile and three furlongs. BROWN LANCE by Spearfelt—Brown Agnes 4yrs 7-3 .. Beresford I Vivat Rex. 7-0 .. Conquest .3 Soearbleu SrO .. . CiXJfc S - Spear Chief and Millie's Hope' wenscratched. - - . ■ Won by a short head; head between second and third. Time, 2min liteec.

The Derby and Grand-Prixde Paris double.has been won’ only ontfour occasions, the victors being Gladiatqur, by Monarque, 1865; Cremorne, by Parmesan, 1872; Kisber, by Buccaneer, 1876; and Spearmint, by Carbine, 1906. Gladiateur was bred in France, Cremorne in England. Kisber in Austria, and Spearmint in England. Bois Roussel, winner of this year’s Derby, finished- third at Paris. ' ® By Rail to Trentham

The Railways Department, to assist patrons of the Wellington Racing Club this week, will issue a combined rail-

way and lawn ticket. In' the past lawn tickets, have been procurable at the railway station, but only separate from the rail ticket, and at a different Window. The new idea will not only be much more convenient but will also save a lot of time. This particular ticket will be procurable on raee days I at the special counter in the main passenger concourse at the Wellington station.

11.30 a.m. — MARIRI HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE. of £300. About two miles and j i half. st. lb. st. lb. Flashlight 10* 11 Royal Monastic 10 8 Romance 9 4 Kahunoke .. 10 3 Acron 9 0 Primak. ■ .. 9 11 Monteloo 9 0 King. Mestor 9 6 12.9 -p.m. — WOBURN HACK HANDICAP, of £300. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Jazz Boy 10 2 Senacre 8 6 Second Gay Hunting 8 4 Innings 9 3 Bluffer 8 3 Lady Leigh 9 3 Hunting Paul Robeson 9 1 Chorus 8 3 Captain Gladium ’ .. 8 2 Tudor . 9' 1 Mother-in- ■ ' • Superior Law 8 2 Guard 8 11 Fairy Dale 8 0 Advance Great Quex 8 0 Plane 8 11 Kinloch 8 0 Reasonable 8 10 Sing Lee 8 0 Earlscbtftrt 8 10 Sly Fox .. ) 8 0 Potent Vi ■< 8 10 Pursuit - .. t 8 0 Jan Ridd . . 8 8 Quexona 8 0 Great Pal .. 8 7 12.48 p.m. — VITTORIA HACK HURDLES, of £300. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Sunee 10 9 Contract 9 6 Middle 10 4 Black Man • 9 4 Taumau 10 3 Entheos 9 2 Curie 10 1 Chaste , 9 0 Scrap 9 11 Greek Arma 9 0 Tail Light .. 9 11 Sunder 9 0 Sinking Fund 9 10 Jewish Lad 9 0 King Mestor 9 10 Laggard 9 0 Valarth 9 6 Lustral 9 0 Tareha 9 6 1.30 p.m.—• STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of £400. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Catalogue .. 9 13 'Farland 8 8 Rollicker 9 7 Golden Big Dook .. 9 5 Blonde 8 8 Notium 9 5 Haughty Mittie 9 4 Winner 8 7 Rebel Mate 9 4 Essex 8 5 Pakanui 9 2 Gaily 8 3 Prince Acre 9 2 Collodion 8 0 Debham 9 0 Matoru 8 0 Triune 8 11 Merial 8 0 Great Hope 8 9 Moneyless .. 8 0. Maori Song 8 9 Sweet Rose 8 0 Hunting ' Blood 8 8 2.9 p.m.— WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE. of £1000. About three miles and a quarter. « st. lb. st. lb. Clarion Call 11 4 Bryce Street 9 7 All Irish* 10 9 Kinkle 9 5 Red Sun 10 7 Smiling Thru’ 9 5 Erination 10 2 Brigadore .. 9 2 Manawatu 9 13 Kahunoke .. 9 0 Santoft _ .. 9 13 2.52 p.m.— TRENTHAM HURDLES, of £500. One mile and ; three-quarters. st. lb. st. lb. Silk Sox 10 8 Pango 9 9 Donegal 10 5 Beau Courtyard .. 10 4 Gallante 9 6 John Charles 10 2 Aurora's Full o’ Love 9 4 Scotch 10 2 Spender 9 2 Charade 10 2 Southern Kilberis 9 11 Blood 9 0 3.32 p.m WHYTE HANDICAP, of £500. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Master Haughty Cyklon 8 12 Winner 8 1 De Friend 8 12 Airam 8 0 Brazen King 8 12 Lady Montana ; 8 0 Arctic King ■ 8 11 Legatee 7 13 Enge 8 11 Conveyor, .. 7 11 Ned Cuttle 8 8 General Ruse 7 7 Quadroon 8 6 Joe Louis 7 7 Alunga 8 4 Loombination 7 7 Korero 8 4 Moneyless .. 7 7 Lazybones .. 8 2 Wagner 7 7 Monlpere 8 1 4.12 p.m.— TE ARO HACK HANDICAP, of £300. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Requiem 9 8 Sunbeam .. a 7 Puroto 9 6 Lord Quick 8 7 Rotoma 9 3 Gold Glare 8 7 Hunting Mint 9 1 Dark Red .. 8 0 Royal Record 8 10 Rdroa 8 0 Valantua 8 9 The Wrecker 8 0 El Meynell 8 9 Revival 9 0