RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22496, 2 September 1938, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

SYSTEMS OF BETTING

DIFFERENCES OP OPINION

Mr H. Archbold, Dunedin, writes as follows ,to the editor of “The. Press” under date August 31:— '‘As a constant reader of ‘The Press,’ I noticed in the trotting column of yesterday’s issue that you have reported what Mr Samson had to say about the betting system at Forbury Park and its decrease in attendances, “Mr Samson overlooked to say that ini the previous year the Coronation meeting drew a huge attendance. As there are more clubs using the 75-25 per cent, systems than win and place in New Zealand, I think in fairness you should publish the details given by. the supporters of the single-pool system which I enclose.”

The following is an extract'from the "Otago Daily Times” .of the report;of the annual meeting of the. Forbury Park Trotting Club:— ' “Mr H. .Archbold took it upon himself to answer the question (as to the success or failure of the 75-25 per cent, system of betting), and he strongly defended the single-pool system, quoting figures in support of his advocacy. In proportion to the attendance, he said, the investments were up on the previous year’s figures. The gate receipts during.the last year were £3694, or 83 per cent, of those for 1937. The totalisator handled £149,792 in 1937, and 83 per cent, of this was £124,327. During the year just closed the totalisator handled £ 136,647, which represented an increase of £12,327 on the basis of attendance. Moreover, the receipts fpr The year showed a decrease of £2639. When this was added to-the increased stakes (£600) and the net profit (£988), the total was £4227," compared with a profit of £3135 in 1937, In his opinion the system of betting had not affected the position at all. . Other clubs with the same system, had also shown decreases in investments compared with the previous. year, which was an exceptional one because of the amount of back pay that was received and spent. “Mr J. Samson contended that the decrease in profits was caused solely by the betting system. All the investments were down, and this went to show that the public wanted place betting—without this the club could not get the returns. The 75-25 per cent, system had been proved a failure, and he was sure numbers of people did not attend the club’s meeting solely because there was no place betting. He expressed the hope that members would.realise the position and go back tq the win and place system. It was possible that the conference would , allow the chib to return to the 15-25 per cent, and place system, but he was firmly, convinced: that the single pool was a failure. Forbury was the only club in New Zealand that did not increase tlie stakes for. its winter meeting. The reason was that it had the 75-25 per cent system, and the committee was- frightened to increase the stakes in case it lost money ‘on the meeting,”

NEW BRIGHTON T.C. ■- ’

TO-MORROW’S MEETING

The New Brighton Trotting Club's meeting to-morrow is bound to be one of. the ■ most successful in the history of the club. The tyack is in the best possible order, and good fields will provide racing of exceptional interest.

The win-and-place system of betting will be in operation, and the following horses, should race well- in their different engagements-.

Introductory Handicap: Princess Beverley, ■.Kilmorick,Bon Chance. Belfast Handicap: Guncase, Aidershot, Intrigue. Burwood Handicap: Frisco Boy, Red Pigeon. Mystery Yet. _

Seaview Handicap: Attain, Quest, Etamboul. *

Pacific Handicap: Fine Art, Bayard, Philario.

Spring Handicap: Sonoma King, Guy -

Wainoni Handicap: Marsceres, Blair Athol.

Ginger Jack,

Electric Handicap: Heather Queen, Repeal, Aircraft. , , *The programme is as follows:

METROPOLITAN T.C.

N.Z. DERBY PAYMENT

After the second payment the following horses remain in the

NEW. ZEALAND DERBY. 1938. of £1250. For three-year-olds. One mile and a half. G. Rosenbaum’s ch f Worthy Empress, by Worthy Bingen—Queen Chimes T. J. Atkinson’s ch c Axspear, by Travis Axworthy—Guy Parrish mare S. W. Kelly’s b g Centaurus, by David McElwyn—Alice Dillon / C. P. Cameron’s ch c, by Sir Guy—Author Dillon mare W. Crozier’s b -f Revision, by Jack Potts —Olive Turmoil W. Hosklng’s hr , f, by Truman .Direct— Daisy Pointer J. R. McKenzie’s b f Virginia Girl, by Great Bingen—Nyallo J. R.. McKenzie’s br f Rosalind, by Great Bingen—May Chenault J. D. Smith’s b f Wishful, by Jack Potts —Hope Dillon J. Westerman’s br g Special Edition, by Grattan Loyal—Daphne de Oro J. Westerman’s br g Taiki, by Grattan Loyal—Becky Logan Miss P. Norton’s br f Coquette, by Grattan Loyal—Bonny Logan J. King’s blk f, by Grattan- Loyal—Gltana J. Steel’s b g Zingarrie, by Jack Potts — Zara C. Campbell’s b f Millimetre, by Grattan Loyal—Golden Bond A. Chlnnery’s b f, by Jack Potts—Carol Nelson W. J. Gudsell’s br c, by Jack Potts— Fanny Logan Durbar Lodge, Ltd.’s, b c Aldershot, by Wrack—Trix Pointer. .

NOMINATIONS

The following nominations have been received for the

NEW ZEALAND DERBY (1940), of £1250. For three-year-oldj. 10ne mile and a half. E. G. Eden’s b c, by Jack Potts —yiild

Moness E. Ebborn’s b c. by Rey de Oro—Nell de

Beau Miss R. Grogan’s ch f. by Calumet Axworth—LlllyHarold ... E. X. Le Lievre’s br c, by Guy Parrish

colt—Lu Lee E. X. Le Lievre’s b f. by Travis Ax-. worthy—Guy Parrish mare T. Prosser’s c, by Rey de Oro—Swift

Pointer Edwards and Butcher’s b f, by Hamel Bey —Peltjng Edwards and Butcher's b f, by Jack

Potts—Krina W. R. Anderson’s b c, by David McElwyn —Taraire Lloyd W. R. Anderson’s b c. by David McElwyn .—Princess Galindo ' E. C. McDermott’s ch £, by Rey de Oro

—Erin’s E. C. McDerniott’s ch c. by Rey de Oro

—Belinda E. H. Cucksey’s b c, by Rey de Oro—Ever

’ - lyn Locanda , Cheeseman’s ch f, by Red Shadow—

- Matchlight mare ■ , J. Bryce’s, br'f, ; by Red Shadow—Maxegtn

mare S. W. Kelly’s b c. by David McElwyn—

Alice. Dillon ... Mrs D..8. Revell’s b f, by David McPearl Mrs .D.- Ri Revell’s ch c, by David Me- •• Elwyn—Sea Elf R. B. Berry’s ch f, by David McElwyn—

Maxegln mare R. B. Berry’s ' f,. by David McElwyn— Tapdancer W. T. .Lowe’s b f, by David McElwyn—

Real Girl W. T. Lowe’s ch c, by David McElwyn— Truman Direct , mare S. J. Thomas’s b £, by Gold Paper—

Helen O. T. Evans’s ch c, by Rey de Oro—Author

Dillon mare „ . . P. Brown’s b c, by Rey de Oro—Stella • Bingen O. E. Hooper’s b g, by Jack Potts—Nan-

, ette ... ■■■■ - . ' ; R. Troughtbn’s'b g, by Jack Potts—Kewple’s- Guy W. Heglnbotham’s: c, by Robert Bruce—

Bell Heather T. C. Leadbetter’s br. ci by Ropata—Win-

nie Logan T. C. Leadbetter’s b c, by David, McElwyn

—Zella .' Miss A. Norman’s blk £, by New DerbyNative Queen J. B. Westerman’s b c, by Great Bingen— Emily de Oro J. B. Westerman’s ch c, by Rey de Oro—

Drusolina J. B. Westerman’s b I, by Rey de Oro— Becky Logan G. Falcanbridge’s . b f, by Young Author —Homelelgh Dick mare C. L. Rhodes’s b f, by New Derby—Great

Audubon mare . _ . ; W. V. Blackburn's ch f, by Hey de pro—

Brent Locanda mare J. Rl McKenzie's ch c, by Great Bingen-

Great Actress .. .. J. R. McKenzie’s b f, by Great Bingen—- ■. Nyallo : J J. R. McKenzie’s br e. by Great Bingen—

Princess Napoleon J. R. McKenzie’s blk f, by, Great Bingen—

Belle Keller J. R. McKenzie’s b c, by Great Bingen—

May Chenault W. E. Slmes’s ch c, by Jack Potts—Muriel

de Pro ■ W. E, Slmes’s b f, by Rey de Oro—Hal McKinney mare " • H. E. Cook’s b f. fay Rey. de Qro—Trix

Pointer H. E. Cook’s be. by Rey" de Oro—Bonny Logan A. J. Nicoll’s b c, by Wrack—Estella

Amos , / " C. P. Cameron’s ch c, by Rey de Oro—

Author Dillon mare ;' T. Gatesland L. Reveley’s ch c, by Rey de

Oro—Clare Chimes' : J. McQuilkin’s b f, by Rey de Oro—

Glenville ’ Fraser, and McKenzie’s blk f, by Grattan Loyal—Rpmance . P. br c, by Grattan Loyal—- ; Rose Queen. D. Green’s b c, by Rey de Oro—Peggy 'Logan A. A. Jopp’s b c, by Quite Sure—Love Parade J. D: Smith’s ch c. by Quite Sure—Hope Dillon

O. Donald’s b c, by Jack Potts—Sonoma Harvester mare Edwards and Butcher’s b c, by Key de Oro—Peggy Logan Edwards and Butcher’s blk c, by Rey de Oro—Holly Bell M. B. Edwards’s b c, by New DerbyJack Potts mare Hon. G. R. Hunter’s b f, by Jack PottsGolden Harvest Hon. G. R. Hunter’s b f. by Jack Potts— Sonoma Harvester mare Hon. G. R. Hunter’s b c, by Jack Potts—■ Gwen Harvester , A. Rhodes’s b c, by Jack Potts—Sceptre’s Last A. B. Bailey’s b c, by Peter Bingen—Lady Yvonne A. F. C. Rushton’s b c, by Rey de Oro— Peggy Wood A. J. Wilson’s b c, by Frank Worthy colt —Silk Thread mare R, Manson’s ch f, by Calumet Axworth —Midshlpmaid W. J. norland's b f, by Gallant KnightRustic Maid W. J. Morland’s blk c, by U. Scott—Escapade R. A. Parrant’s ch c, by Wrack —Golden Morn W. J. Gudsell’s b c, by Jack Potts—Fanny Derby A. Cook’s ch c, by Jack Potts—The Abbess T. Lee’s c, by Gaillard—Dawn Lorna G. J. Benny’s blk c, by New DerbyLulu _ W. M. Watson's ch hj, by Hey de Oro— Daring Girl E. E. Edmond’s br f, by New Derby— Winkeye W. T. Ritchie’s ch f, by Quite Sure—Miss Adonis W. A. Newton’s b f. by Travis Axworthy —Liberty Parrish Miss J. Cuff’s c, by Quite Sure—Regina Logan Miss J. Guff’s c, by Quite Sure—Lady Orange "Miss 3. Cuffs t, try Q.\xila Svvce—Logan’s Pet Tl W. GudseWs. ch c, by Jack Potts—Denver’s Doll J. K. Teahen’s ch c, by Quite Sure—Roydon’s Pride 1 W. Spence’s b c, by Maxegln—Erlstena Bond Bros.’ b f, by Great Bingen—Violet Wilkes JH. Lindsay’s ch f, by Rey de Oro—Pat Dillon W. B. Somerville’s br f, by Quite Sure— Erin’s- Fortune G. Rosenbaum’s b 1, by Jack Potts —Free Advice G. Rosenbaum’s be, by; Jewel Pointer — Mountain DelJ Miss E. Hinds’s b f. by Rey de Oro-r-Lady Effle , _ „ Mrs E. M. Coleman’s b c. by Quite Sure— Trelcse F- P. Brosnan’s b c, by Quite Sure—Logan Pointer mare _ ~ F. P. BroSnan’s b f, by Quite Sure—Belladine _ J. Young’s b c, by Gaillard—Romantic M. Barrett’s b f, by Calumet Axworth— Haunui W. Hosking’s b 1, by Tsana—Clone W. Hosklhg’s ch f, by Tsana—June Royal F. J. Smith’s b f, by Rey de Oro—Pearl Parrish _ • L. J. Brake’s b f. by Jewel Pointer— Bonnie Bingen . . _ L. J. Brake’s ch f, by Kewple’s CrestLizzie Bond Mrs F. M. Kingsland’s b c, by Jack Potts—Rose Logan ■ Mrs J. Foley’s ch f, by Rey de Oro—Mountain Princess _ . ■ , A. Bills’ ch f. by Rey de Oro—Thelma Wrsclc L. O. be, by Wrack—Logan Maid P. Watson’s b f, by Gaillard —Sadie Axworthy . „ j „ P. , Watson’s ch c, by Gaillard —Rosethorne , ■ Miss A, King’s ch f, by Rey de Oro— Gitana , , _ _ M. C. McTigue’s b c, by Jack Potts—ReMrs g Mauger’s b c. by Rey de Oro —Native Shrub C. S. Donald’s b c, by Calumet Axworth— Mollle Bingen Ct S. Donald’s b c, by Jack Potts—Essay C. S. Donald’s b c, by Calumet Axworth • —Quality C. S. Donald’s ch f. by Calumet Axworth— Dusky Locanda C. S. Donald’s b c, by Calumet Axworth—jack Potts mare C. S. Donald’s b c, by Calumet Axworth —Jack Potts mare C. S. Donald’s b f, by Jack Potts—Bracken C. S. Donald’s b f, by Calumet Axworth— Delco C. S. Donald’s b c, /by Jack Potts—Logan Chimes _ W. Warren’s b f, by Grattan Wrack J. Slack’s cr f, by Rey de Oro—Sonoma Harvester mare F. C. Smith’s b f,- by Travis Axworthy— War Paint A. E. Williams’s ch f, by Quite Sure— Homer A. E. Williams’s b c, by Quite Sure— Molly Audubon f

RACING FIXTURES

September 3—Taranaki Hunt Club. September 8, 10—Wanganui J.C. September 17—Ashburton C.R.C. September 17—Foxton R.C. September 17, 19—Avondale J.C. September 22, 24—Geraldine R.C. September 24—Marton J.C. October I—Otaki-Maori R.C. October I—Kurow1 —Kurow J.C. October 1, 3—Ohinemuri J.C. October 6, B—Dunedin J.C. October 7, B—Hawke’s Bay J.C. October 8. 10—Auckland R.C. October 13, 15—Masterton R.C. October 15—South Canterbury J.C. October 15, 17—Avondale J.C., October 20. 22, 24—Wellington R.C. October 22, R.C. . October 24—North Canterbury R.C. October 24—Waverley R.C. . October 24—Waikato Hunt Club. October 27, 29—Poverty Bay Turf

Club. October 29—Banks Peninsula R.C. October 29—Rangitikei R.C. October 29—Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Club.

TROTTING FIXTURES

September 3—New Brighton T.C, September 3—Waikato T.C. September 24—Wellington T.C. October I—Methven T.C. October B—New Brighton T.C. October 15—Waikato T.C. October 15—Manawatu T.C. October 22, 24—Greymouth T.C. October 22. 24—Auckland T.C. October 24—Oamaru T.C. October 29—Invercargill T.C. October 29 —Thames T.C.

GLENVANE WINS CUP

HUNT CLUBS’ MEETING

EGMONT-WANGANUI AND TARANAKI

(PRESS 4SSOCI*TIO» TELEGRAM.) NEW PLYMOUTH, September 1. The weather was. fine for the first day of the combined Taranaki and Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Clubs’ meeting. The track was heavy after overnight rain. The attendance-was good The totalisator handled £11.059 10s for eight races compared with £IO,BOB for seven races on the first day last year Results: — TRIAL STEEPLECHASE, Of £llO. Two miles. 3; 4—ANNOYER 10-0 .. Fergus 1 2. I—Nino Martini 10-0 .. Lord 2 10. 9—Cynical Smile 10-0 .. Day 3 1, 2 Lady Callaghan 10-8; 4, 3 Gay Maid 10-0; 8, 7 Kopere 10-0; 6, 5 Sir Acre 10-0; 5, 6 Right Royal 10-0; 7, 10 Daniel Boone 10-0; 9, 8 Lactose 10-0 also started. • Won by six lengths: eight lengths between second and third. Lady Callaghan iwas fourth. Time, 4min 17 4-ssec. WERAROA STAKES, Of £llO. Five furlongs. First Division 1. I—LORD CAVENDISH 8-5 Morris 1 2. 2—Corato 8-5 .. Murray 2 3. 4—Rolling Home 8-5 ~ Broughton 3 4, 3 Ngakaru 8-5; 7, 7 Kokako 8-5; 8, 8 Gwenland 8-8; 5, 5 Windsor Chief 8-5; 6, 6 Taitoa 8-5 also started. Won by a head; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imln 6 2-ssec. Second Division 2. I—ST. CEDRIC 8-5 .. .. 1 1. 2—Eurotas 8-5 .. ..2 4. 4—Narrator 8-5 .. .. 3 3, 3 Car Leaf 8-5; 5. 5 Misora 8-5; 7, 7 Gold Tray 8-5: 6, 6 Flying Hostess 8-5; 8, 8 Danimai 8-5 also started. Won by two and a half lengths; five lengths between second and third. Car Leaf was fourth. Time, Imln 6 l-ssec. WHENUAKURA HACK HANDICAP, Of £l4O. About seven furlongs. 3. 3—GOLD BALLAD 8-4 .. Morris 1 6. 7—High Sea 7-8 .. Clifford 2 9. 4—Autosweep 7-7 .. Horne 3 8, 6 Ohanga 9-0; 10. 11 Race Boy 8-5; 11. 10 Naughty Marietta 8-12; 1, 1 Susan 8-7; 2, 2 Sly Fox 8-3; 4, 5 Vivacious 7-8: 7. 8 Iddo 7-6; 5. D Shangri La 7-6; 12. 13 Interlocutor 7-10; 12, 12 Reo Ra 7-7 also started. Won by a head; neck between second and third. Shangri La was fourth. Time, Imin 30 2-ssec. HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, Of £I6S. . Two miles and a half. 6. 6— GLENVANE 9-0 .. Savage 1 4. 3—Red Mint 9-6 Williams 2 3. 2—Sabatini 9-0 .. RohlofT 3 2. 4 Flower Bag 11-0; 1, 1 Hirangi 10-11; 5, 5 Booklaw 9-8; 7, 7 Star View 9-0 also started. Won by four lengths; 10 lengths between second and third. Booklaw was fourth. Time, smin 25sec. WAIHAU HANDICAP, Of £l5O. Six furlongs. 4. S—CLESSAMOR 8-6 N. McKenzie 1 2. 2—Prince Acre 8-12 .. J. Winder 2 3. 3—Pakanui .8-10 .. Atkins 3 8, 9 Master Cyklon 8-6; 1, 1 Amigo 8-6; 6, 7 Jazz Boy 7-10; 9. 8 Light Comedy 7-1; 5, 4 First Chapter 7-1; 7, 6 Mangukaha 7-7 also started. Won by a neck; same between second and third. Light Comedy was fourth. Time, Imln 19sec. LADIES' BRACELET, Of £llO. One mile and a quarter.

4. S—RED RUFUS U-9 Mr N. Cowle 1 1. 2—Te Hula 11-3 Mr H. B. Nolan 2 2. I—Salon 10-10 ... Mr E. Symes 3 3, 3 Tres Sec 12-13: 7, 7 Passion Fruit 12-11; 5, 6 Umpire 12-0; 10. 10 Ruaform 11-7: 6. 4 Car Leaf 10-7; 8, 7 Te Morehu 10-7; 9, 9 Green Timber 10-8 also started. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Umpire was fourth. Time, 2min 24 l-ssec.

WAVERLEY HACK HANDICAP, Of £l4O. Six furlongs. 4. 4—ALYTH 8-10 ... Broughton 1 8. 7—Le Toquet 8-S .. Atkins 2 3. 2—Proclamation 8-5 .. Morris 3 5, 5 Advance Plane 8-5: 1, 1 Amoroso 8-0: 7, 8 Hunter’s Eve 7-9; 10, 10 Dark Eagle 8-0; 9. 9 Informer 7-11; 2, 3 Mllanion 7-11; 6, 6 Sing Lee 7-7 also started. Won by four lengths: length between second and third. Dark Eagle was fourth. Time, Imln 20sec.

NOTES ON THE RACING

[THE PRESS Special Service.]

NEW PLYMOUTH, September 1, Always in Lead

Annoyer scored a decisive victory in the Trial Steeplechase. He was always in the lead except for a spell in the middle stages when Lady . Callaghan ran past him. but he soon took charge again and was never likely to be caught. Nino Martini was just as decisively second. He was well up early, but drifted back, putting in a strong finish to beat all the others. Cynical Smile, Lady Callaghan, and Sir Acre were all handy to the leader for a long way, but they, tired badly at the end. Gay Maid fell at the third fence, where Right Royal was stopped by the mishap and Daniel Boone also fell. The winner gave a good exhibition of jumping and also handled'the going much better than his opponents

A -Narrow Margin

Backers who had solidly supported Lord Cavandish in the first division of the Weraroa Stakes received a great fright, for he only just got up. It was, however, a performance of great merit. Kokako began brilliantly and led to the straight from Ngakaru, Corato, Rolling Home, and Taitoa, with Lord Cavendish further back and not at all well placed. Kokako ran right off tha course turning into the straight, leaving Corato in charge from Rolling Home with Lord Cavendish still a fair way back. Corato looked a certain winner until the final strides when Lord Cavendish, vigorously handled, just got up to win going away. Rolling Home only just beat Windsor Chief, who came from well back, and Kokako and Taitoa were next. ■ Lord Cavendish would probably have won easily on a roomy 0 course, and his triumph over difficulties stamps him as likely to be a useful horse. Kokako, who is by Hunting Song, handled the going well but ran very greenly. It was his first race and a promising effort. Corato, one of E. J. Murtagh’s team; had every chance. Though he is green and should improve Windsor Chief should be more at home over a longer journey.

Not in Danger St, Cedric was well backed to win the second division of the Maiden, and beginning well he ran to the trout and was never in danger of defeat. Eurotas was handy to him all the way, but was floundering badly in the going and had no chance with the winner, though he was well clear for second, Narrator just getting up on the post to beat Car Leaf for third. Eurotas was so easily beaten that he lost some of his reputation, but it will be a 'different story on top of the ground. v, Gold Ballad Wins

Superior ' horsemanship, .was largely responsible for the win of Gold Ballad in the Whenuakura Hack Handicap. He was always one of the leaders though he drew well out, and his attendants were Shangri La, Race Boy, High Sea, and Vivacious, while on the turn both Sly Fox and Autosweep began to improve their positions. Gold Ballad’s nearest, opponents all ran out wide into line leaving him clear, but he had to

be ridden right out to win very narrowly from High Sea with Autosweep close up, and also well up were Shangri La, Iddo, and Sly Fox. The favourite, Susan, was near the leading bunch early, but got squeezed back and was never dangerous. High Sea, a son of Heroic, looks a useful horse and he would have won in another Stride. Sly Fox went a fair race and should improve. Glenvane’s Hunt Cup

The strength of the Hunt Cup Steeplechase field was further reduced by the course scratchings of Power Chief and Lady Callaghan. Hirangi started favourite and appeared to lose a good chance of winning when he fell two fences from home, as he had joined the leader, Glenvane, and was going well. This left Glenvane a certain winner provided he jumped the last fence, and he scored well from his stablemate. Red Mint, who ran over the tiring Sabatini and Booklaw. Glenvane gave a good exhibition and was always going well. He was a useful horse on the flat. Flower Bag drifted very early and was pulled up, and Star View refused to take any part in the race. The first and second horses are both trained by H. Dulieu. The Open Sprint

Amigo looked well enough to carry his favouritism with credit in the Waihau Handicap, but was never a possibility. Pakanui- began well and made all the running, closely attended by Prince Acre, . Light Comedy, Clessamor, First Chapter, and Amigo. Jazz Boy made a-forward move on the turn, where Light Comedy had joined Pakanui, and this pair led into the straight from Prince Acre and Clessamor. Pakanui held on till the closing stages, when he was narrowly defeated by both Clessamor and Prince Acre, with Light Comedy a good fourth. Then came Jazz Boy, Mungakaha, and Amigo. Clessamor won well at the finish, though he did. not have much to spare. Amigo had an excuse in the bad ground, but a disappointing feature was that he never showed any dash at all. Prince Acre, Pakanui, and Light Comedy all ran sound races.

Gentlemen Riders Red Rufus went to the front six furlongs from home in the Ladies’ Bracelet, and although taken on by. Salon and Te Huia, he won well. Te Huia, however, was off the course round all the turns and should have been more difficult; Salon on the other hand had every chance. Tres Sec was never dangerous under his weight in the going.

Concluding Event Alyth scored a very easy win in the Waverley Hack Handicap. She was always well placed, and following Hunter’s Eve to the straight, she drew right away in the ,run home. Le Toquet finished well to head off Proclamation for second with Dark Eagle fourth, then Hunter’s Eve, Milanion, and Sing Lee. Nothing had any chance with the winner, but Dark Eagle’s fourth was a fine effort as he was away back by himself a bad last in the first half. The favourite. Amoroso, was never dangerous. There was money for Milanion, but after running up prominently in behind the winner on the turn, he did not run on.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TOMORROW

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders Nominations for tiie New Zealand Cup will close at 5 p.m; to-day. Nominations for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s spring meeting will close at 8 p.m, on Monday, when final forfeits for the John Grigg Stakes will also be due. Nominations for the Geraldine Racing Club’s annual meeting will close at 8 p.m. on Monday. Increased stakes and reduced acceptapce fees are features of the programme, and each race is worth £IOO or more to the winner. Racing at Ranglora

The programme for the North Canterbury Racing Club’s annual race meeting on October 24 provides for six galloping and two trotting events. The principal event, tW? Rangiora Handicap, for hacks, will be run over a mile and a quarter, and carries a stake of £l7O. and the Open Handicap, of £l4O, will be decided over seven furlongs and a half. Other races are the Highweight Hack Handicap, of £llO, one mile; the Trial Plate, of £IOO, for nonwinners, five furlongs; the Oxford Hack Handicap, of £124, six furlongs; and the Fernside Hack Handicap, of £l2O, seven furlongs and a half. Nominations for all events will close on October 12. Success for Haerepo

A cable message was received last week by P. V. Mason to the effect that Haerepo had his first win at Brisbane last Saturday. Haerepo. who is by Nightmarch from Azalea, and was bred by Mason, was sold by him to his present Queensland owner for a good sum. He made his Australian debut some weeks back, but was galloped on, and had to be eased up until he reappeared last week. Mason has a two-year-old brother to Haerepo in work at Riccarton.

In Abeyance Wild Talk arid Keen Sight were galloped half a mile together at Riccarton yesterday, the former finishing the

better. Unfortunately she showed a recurrence of lameness, which had previously, affected her, and there is now a doubt about the pair going to Wanganui next week as intended. A definite decision will be made after they have another gallop to-morrow. Out of Hacks

Lady Leigh has been kept going steadily since the Grand ' National meeting, and is to be given a race at Ashburton, where she will have to tackle open company. Studley Royal, in the same stable, is at present being hacked about by J. Olive. He failed to find a buyer when offered for sale last month, and do doubt his owner, Mr C. Holdsworth, will later put him into work again. In Veteran Stage

Silver Ring was down to make his reappearance in Australia at Newcastle yesterday, and is engaged in the Newcastle Cup to-morrow. He was allotted 9-3 in both races. Silver Ring, who won the Epsom Handicap at Randwick in 1934 with 9-6, is now nine years of age. New Stud Book

Volume XIII of the ‘New Zealand Stud Book has been published, and is now being distributed. The task of keeping these records up to date is an arduous one, and the present volume contains nearly 150 pages more than the previous book. It has been well done, and is a tribute to its compiler, Mr H. R. Sellers, secretary to the Racing Conference. Substantial Win Stretto started at very satisfactory odds when she won the Warwick Stakes on Saturday. Only one paper tipped her to win. A few gave her a place chance, and one actually selected Royal Chief as the winner. Stretto’s connexions had a substantial win.

TROTTING NOTES

A Reminder The monthly meeting of the Board of the New Zealand' Trotting Association will be held, to-day at 7.30 p.m.

A Fast Half-mile America and New Zealand are not the only places where fast times are registered and if Is interesting to note that in Queensland recently a pacer, Teddy Derby, paced half a, mile in Imin 0 2-ssec. The following report is taken from the Australian Trotting “Record” of August 24;—“ Teddy Derby; a pacer that races without the hopples, on Wednesday last at the Brisbane Show did an exhibition half-mile in Imin 4isec. On Saturday night he succeeded in his attempt to reduce this, and again from a standing start, paced by a galloper, he .succeeded in putting up the fast time of Imin 0 2-ssec. The first quarter took 29 2-ssec, and the second 31sec. The only boots worn were quarter and shin boots in front. When Teddy Derby did 2min 10 2-ssec in the attempt to lower Machine Brick’s 2min 12se.c, he proved his speed and set Lawn Derby a bigger task than anticipated. Teddy Derby, foaled in 1930 is a bay stallion by David Belmont from Miss Brisbane, a mare by Mambrino Derby from a dam by Toledo from Kitty, by Vancleve (imp.), from a Childe Harold mare. As Globe Derby (sire of David- Belmont) was also by Mambrino Derby, blood of the latter is represented on both sides of Teddy Derby’s pedigree. Mr H. G. Gooding, the lessee-owner of Teddy Derby, was in the sulky during the stallion’s exhibitions. When Teddy Derby won in Melbourne four years ago he was in .the colours of Mr D, Knox, then owner of David Belmont. Mr T. Payne, of Southport. Queensland, figures as the breeder of Teddy Derby.” Lawn Derby

At the Brisbane Show last month Lawn Derby thrilled the crowd by his mile in 2min 9isec. which reduced all

previous records in that State.' The unhoppled stallion was driven by Peter O’Shea, his father, the well-known W. J., still being out of action owing to his recent accident. In his first attempt Lawn Derby broke after doing a lap but was given another chance and ran away from his pacemaker. As Teddy Derby, also unhoppled, had just done 2min 10 3-ssec, it made Lawn Derby’s task more difficult than anticipated.

New Zealand Derby After the second payment for the New Zealand Derby, 18 well-bred three-year-olds still stand their ground and the 1938 classic may prove a better race than was generally expected. The winners of the two-year-old classics, Shadow Son and Bedrock, were not engaged and unless form proves all wrong the Derby cannot provide a true test of three-year-old supremacy. Shadow Son and Bedrock proved fine pacers in the company they were set to meet and if each has developed in the meantime. the Ifcue would lie between them. Possibly Bedrock is the better pacer of the two, but it is to be remembered that he was fully extended to beat Aldershot in the Sapling Stakes. The latter may have improved a good deal since that race, and a line on his form

may be taken after his effort at New Brighton to-morrow. Next in order may be Special Edition, whose slow beginnings may have cost him more than one race. There are others, however, that have shown form and these include Coquette, a filly by Grattan Loyal • from Bonny Logan, trained by F, G. Holmes, Zingarrie from M.-B. Edwards’s stable, Centaurus. trained by R- _B. Berry and the Roydon Lodge pair, Virginia Girl and Rosalind. There is wonderful breeding for speed in the 1938 New Zealand Derby field.

12.30 p.tn.— IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of £200. Unhoppled 'trotters. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. ■Burlesque . .. scr Lee Boy 24 Chudleigh ■ .. scr Ohinemutu 24 KUmorick scr Premier 24 Beal. Red scr Sha deland 24 Timworthy, .. scr Axiom . 36 ;Tommy Guy .. scr Princess Dollar Maid 12 Beverley 36 Gaynor 12 Sphinx ... 36 : Harvest Dillon 12 Sagamore , .. 84 Bon Chance;.. 24 1.10 p.m.— BELFAST HANDICAP, of £200, 3mln 34sec class. One mile and a .half Aldershot scr Royal Grattan scr Bill*B. ' .. SCI* Taruna . scr Diversion scy Token scr Eddie Tolan . scr Wharrrun. scr Francisco scr Zingarrie .. scr ■ Guncase \ .. scr Evora ■ 12 • Hidden Charm scr Intrigue 12 .Lady Ann .; scr Ivy Peterson 36 Llewellyn’s Pet scr 1.55 pan.— BURWOOD HANDICAP. of £400. 4min - 33Sec class. Two- miles. . Casanova .. acr . Frisco Boy .. 12 " Peter Locanda scr Frisco Lady .. 12 Red Pigeon .. scr Guy Junior .. 12 • Silver Guy .. scr Mystery Yet .. 12 Toorak : scr Carver Doone 36 Wee Wrack ... scr 2.35 p.m. — SBAVIEW HANDICAP, of £200. 3mln . isec class. One mile and a quarter. ; Attain vj. .. scr . Privateer . . scr -Baytax < scr QQest scr Centaurus scr Radiant Prince scr ■ Chelldon ■ -.. scr Stamboul ; scr , .Chieftainess_,. . scr Stylish Boy ... scr - Envious scr . Temeralre .. scr Flying Helen . .scr True Reflection .scr ‘ ■Jovial .. scr Wee Potts ... - scr* Lady Vasclyne. scr Green -'Tanger 12 Loyalette scr Jambo : - . ., .'12 ‘Mohican . .. scr Shadow • Son 12 . Orby Lad scr Otaua ... ‘24 -Oasis scr 3.15 p.m.— PACIFIC HANDICAP, of £225. 3min 30 sec class. One mile and a half. ■Aqua Bond’ scr Loyal Pat scr ■Bayard scr Old Faithful scr ■ Credit Funds scr Blue Spark .. 12 - Eastern Prince scr ■Embark 12 Fay Bey ■ i. scr Gold Salute .. 12 .'Fine .Artscr Lightning Lady 12 Full. Hand scr. Philarlo . 24 Tceviis ■. scr Twenty Grand 36 ' Laurene ;Wood scr Ferry Post' .. 72 8,55 p.m.— SPRING HANDICAP. of £275. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 34sec class., One mile and a. half.; Grade Fields scr Indolent 12 "Guy Hugo scr Kippagh 36 Gyrate scr Pilot Pieter .. 36 Header scr SonomaVKlng ■ 38 Prince Parrish Belle 60 ' Harvester scr First Wraisk 84 Reward •• $cc

4.35 p.m.— WATNONI HANDICAP, of £275. 2mln . 46sec class.' One mile and a Quarter. Agile scr Mystery Yet ■ scr Aide de Camp scr .Recess ..scr Blair Athol .. scr Southern Smile scr Carver Doone scr Double Great 12 Iraq ’ .scr Ginger Jack 12 Isabel Derby* scr Llewellyn’s Marsceres . ... scr Pride 12 5.15 pan.— ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle), of £223. 2min 17sec class. One mile. Credit Funds scr Esplendor - ..36 Doubt scr Sage King .. scr Embark scr Sky Wink .. scr Heather Queen scr Racketeer .. 12 Olive King scr Shrewdy .. 12 Repeal . scr Aircraft .. 3d

12.15 p.m.— HACK AND HUNTERS’ HURDLE HANOICAP. of £120. One mile and a half and 100 yards. st. lb. St. lb. Ruaform .. 10 7 Booklaw 9 2 Red Rufus 10 7 Otaki 9 0 Don Etma 9 10 Car Leaf a 0 Chat 9 10 Ngakaru 9 0 Mangukaha 9 9 In Command 9 0 Student Glorietta 9 0 Prince 9 7 Gay Maid .. 9 0 Even Money 9 3 Right Royal 9 0 1 p.m.— OPUNAKE STAKES, of£110. Five fur- . longs. st. lb. st. lb. St. Cedric .. 9 0 Orestar 8 0 Namara \ .. 8 11 Basra 8 0. Corato 8 7 Lady Pouma 8 0 Eurotas 8 7 Verey Lights 8 0 Rolling Home 8 1 Gold Tray .. 8 0 Narrator 8 1 Flying Windsor Chief 8 0 Hostess 8 0 1.45 p.m.— WAIHI HACK HANDICAP, of £140. About seven furlongs. st. lb. • st. lb. Gold Ballad 8 13 Viracious 7 12 Ohanga 8 12 Shangrl La 7 12 Raceboy .. 8 10 Iddo 7 11 Susan 8 5 Autosweep 7 11 Disturbed .. 8 3 Informer 7 8 Sly Fox 8 1 Sing Lee 7 7 High Sea .. 8 0 Reo Ra 7 7 2.30 p.m.— TARANAKI HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, of £165. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Hirangl 10 13 Lady Power Chief 10 13 Callaghan 9 2 Red Mint 9 12 Sir Acre 9 0 Annoyer 9 9 Sabatinl 9 0 Salon 9 6 Daniel Boone 9 0 Booklaw 9 4 Lactose .. 9 0 Nino Martini 9 3 Star View 9 0 3.IS p.m.— STRATFORD HANDICAP, of £150. About seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Clessamor • 9 0 Jazz Boy .. 7 6 Prince Acre 8 13 Mangukaha 7 5 Fakanui 8 8 Alyth 7 5 Master Light Comedy 7 7 Cyklon 8 7 4 p.m.— LADIES’ NECKLACE, of £110. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Tres Sec • • 12 11 Car Leaf 10 7 Umpire 11 13 Te Morehu 10 7 Mesurlna 11 9 Green Timber 10 7 Glenvahe 11 5 Annoyer 10 7 Interlocutor 10 13 Danimai .. 10 7 4.45 p.m.— URENUI HACK HANDICAP, of £140. Six ( furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Alvth .. 9 7 Viracious 7 12 Te Touquet 8 10 Wynardo 7 11 Proclamation 8 6 Ruling Lady 7 11 Susan • - 8 5 Milanion 7 7 Advance Sing Lee 7 7 Plane 8 3 Blab 7 7 Deficit 8 0