RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22497, 3 September 1938, Page 19

RACING AND TROTTING

NEW ZEALAND CUP

FIFTY-SIX NOMINATIONS

A REPRESENTATIVE LIST

The nominations received yesterday for the New Zealand Cur, to be decided at Riccarton on November 5, total 56, as against 55 last year. The list is representative of all racing centres in New Zealand, and includes the best available handicap performers in the Dominion to-day.

An interesting entrant is last year’s winner, Cerne Abbas, and no doubt she has been included in case her Melbourne trip is not undertaken. Her stablemate. Royal Chief, is, however, an absentee. Wild Chase, runner-up to Cerne Abbas, has not been nominated, but Trench Fight will take his place as a worthy representative of the Chokebore stable. Other interesting entrants are Padishah, winner of last month’s Grand National Hurdle Race, and winner of the Wellington Cup in January last. Catalogue, winner of the last two W vntox Cups, The Buixer, winner of the Auckland Cup in December last, Argentic, who is destined to make his fourth attempt to win the event. Queen of Song, who is on her way to Melbourne. Dictate, who is also likely to be sent to Australia, Willie Win, who ran second in last year’s Melbourne Cup, and Wotan, who won the Melbourne Cup two years ago. There are only two three-year-olds engaged. Gay Son, winner of the Wellesley Stakes at Trentham and second to Peerless in the Welcome Stakes at Riccarton, and Night Attack, a descendant by Night Raid from Desert Gold. The complete list is as follows: Miss M. C. Wilson’s b g Argentic, by Silverado—Spotlight, 9yrs J. A. White’s br g High Glee, by Paladin—Real Glad, Byrs A. F. M. Symes's br c Gay Son, by Beau Pere—La Moderne. 3yrs Smith Bros.’ b g Wotan. by Siegfried— Left, 6yrs P. T. Hogan’s br m Queen of Song, by Songbird—Differential. 7yrs F. Kettlewell’s b g Siegmund, by Siegfried—Lilimond, syrs W. O. Rutherford’s b g Happy Night, by Nightmarch—Gay Round, 4yrs I. McGuire’s b m Naughty Marietta, by

Resinous—Manchinell mare, syrs R. W. A. Lewis’s ch g Shy. by Valkyrian— Stage Fright, 7yrs C. W. Boyd’s br g Tidewaiter, by Tidal— Ballymoy 11, syrs C. Dawson’s b m Parquet, by Limond —

Inlaid, 6yrs H. F. Wood’s b hj Cricket, by Chief Ruler —Summertime, syrs F. Ormond’s b f Thala, by Arausio —

Curtsey, 4yrs W. T. Hazlett's ch f Sparkle, by Colonel Cygnus—Lambent, 4yrs J. P. Herlihy’s ch g Travenna, by Trac-

tor—Ravenna. Byrs A. Mclntosh’s br hj Sly Fox, by Hunting Song—Gazi, 4yrs C. N. Draper's b m Cerne Abbas, by Lord

Warden—Monoxide, syrs H. H. Pharazyn’s br hj Quadroon, by Nigger Minstrel —Liaison, syrs J. B. Macgregor’s ch g Ardchoille, by

Woodend —Gientruin. 7yrs E. Simpson’s br m Liane, by Captain,

Bunsby—Degage, syrs A. A. Stichbury’s b g Kinloch, by Mar-

tarma—Lucinda. 4yrs F. H. C. ’ Ellen's ch m Puroto, by Martarma—Taraheke. 6yrs J. T. Spiers’s br g Silver River, by Roy-

don—Starmist, syrs J. A. Hennah’s br g Padishah, by Chief Ruler—Caress, Byrs J. S. McLeod’s b g Happy Landing, by Siegfried—Tressida. 6yrs A. B. Spiers’s b g Land Raid, by Night Raid—Miss Land. 7yrs L. R. C. Macfarlane's br hj Rousseau, by Robespierre—Kildee, syrs M. Lettoof’s b g Made Mpney. by Paper Money or Tea Tray—Bonnie Maid.

9yrs Mrs W. Mackenzie’s b g Valanjua, by

Valkyrian—Mantua, syrs ' M. O’Brien’s b g Dictate, by Chief Ruler—

Kirima, syrs E. and N. Rutherford's b g Ponty, by Rosenor—Sporting Girl, 7yrs G. S. Walton’s b f Great Bramble, by Magnus—Brambletye. 4yrs W. J. Wood’s b g Arctic King, by Rabbi—

Snowland. 7yrs W. L. Cunningham and A. McDonald sb g Milford, by Anomaly—Te Anau

Maid, Byrs , , _ , ~ G. F. Scott’s b g Paladino, by Paladin-

Sweet Memory, 7yrs „ . TI H. V. Lunken’s b g Gold Ballad, by Hunting Song—Cherry Girl, syrs H. Bayley’s b hj The Buzzer, by BuzzardEastern Belie. syrs T. J. and P. A. O’Neill’s b g Lowenberg. by Lord Quex—Zarene. 6yrs H. P. F. Blundell’s ch g Rockingham, by

Tidal—Crown Gem, 4yrs E. D. Davis’s Gold Boy, by Paladin Lon-

T. H. Lowry’s b c Night Attack, by Night

Raid—Oreum. 3yrs A Ferguson’s b m Pink Robe, by PlnK Coat—Loch Tava. 7yrs M. R. Moore’s ch g Birkology, by Psychology—Birkrole, syrs W. Hosking’s b g Mungatoon, by Musketoon—Mangamaire, 9yrs D. O. Rutherford’s br g Wagner, by Siegfried—Polonaise, syrs . D. Davis's b g Floodtlde, by Tidal Sici-

J. McGregor’s b g Kelly, by Kilbroney-

L. A°N^scm’s’b 73 g rS Malagigl, by Paladin— I L D M. P Chop’s br r g Willie Win, by Polazel—Miss Florence, 7yrs Sir Chas. Clifford’s b hj Trench Fight, by Winning Hit— Scrimmage. syrs W. D. Moroney and G. A. 3 C pnr£ Gay Artist, by Royal Picture—Con

stantia. syrs . H. B. Archer’s b g Cape Gabo, by Cape Horn—Miss Maid. 7yrs , . , „ R. E. Adair and J. C. Tomkinson s il r w f The Masquerader, by Limond Cowl. MrsT’jamieson’s be Catalogue, by Lord g couvayoe. by H n ?B“mSa r og, by IliadGraciosa, 6yrs

hurunui turf club

ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

The annual meeting of the Hurunui Turf Club was held in the Hawarden Hall, the president, Mr J. E. Fletcher. presiding. , The following officers were elected.Patrons. Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes. M.P. Messrs E. W. Mason. .J. W. Fraser A. Cowie. D. J. Cunningham, J. Quigley L R. C. Macfarlane, G. Henshaw, F D Dalzell, and W. Potton; president ’Mr J. E. Fletcher: senior vicepresent, Mr W. T. Dalzell: vice-presi-dents Messrs C. Dobson, W. A. For rester, F. M. Costello, H. Eaundercock H. Dampier-Crossley, C. P hl JPOtt, E. Fletcher, D. Kennedy J J. McHugh, M B Forrester, B. L. Hoban, J. Evans A P Boyle G. Cochrane, W. Bamford, W R. Booker, H. Phillips, B. G. Rutnerford, A. Trumper, H. E. Jv Quigley, W. Prenderville, H. Gudsell, A Watt. M. Crean. W. D. Dalze.l, L. V Arrow, and F. Busch; stewards, Messrs H. Saundercock. F. D. Dalzell C. Philpott, S. Turner. B. G Ruther ford. J. Forrester, W. T. Daizeu, w. Booker A Dalzell, D. Kennedy, J. J McHugh, H. S. Ginders, W. Topp, F. M. Costello. F. Quigley. W. Plaisted A. Parkinson, R. Cole, A. B. E. Wicks, and H Gorrie: advisory steward, Mr G. Westenra; judge, MrT. Dobson; assistant judge. Mr A. Trumper; honorary surgeon. Dr. Page; starter. Mr W A. Parsons: assistant starter Mr F. Quigley; clerk of course, Mr A. B. t. Wicks; clerk of scales, Mr W. R. Booker: assistant clerk of scales, Mr J. Evans; time-keepers, Messrs Costello and J- Forrester; handicapper. gallops, Mr W. A. Parsons, trots, Mr G. Paul; treasurer. Mr R. E. Foster; secretary Mr F. J. Steel; track committee, Messrs W. T. Dalzell, J. McHugh, W. Plaisted, F, Manning, W. Topp. F, M. Costello. B. L. Hoban, L. B. Kellv. and L. Plaisted: band steward, Mr E. G Fahey: farrier, Mr J. Richardson. It was decided to hold the annual

FIVE-SHILLING TOTALISATOR

INTRODUCTION POSSIBLE IN SOUTHLAND

STEWARDS ENTHUSIASTIC

[THE PRESS Special Service.]

INVERCARGILL, September 2

There is more than a possibility that the five-shilling totalisator will be introduced in Southland during the coming year. Mr W. T. Hazlett, president of the Southland Racing Club, has advocated a 5s unit and reduced admission charges for some time, and it appears just a question of what club is prepared to make a lead. The majority of the officials of the Southland Racing Club favour the idea, while committees of country clubs have been approached and a good number have expressed their willingness to try such a scheme. [ “The stewards oi o\xr e\\ib are very • enthusiastic about the proposal, and if ■some other club is prepared to make 1 a lead I am almost certain we will follow suit.” remarked an official of a country club in discussing the possibility of a 5s unit being tried. Southland racing and trotting clubs are making a combined move to have win-and-place tickets sold at one window, and when this question is discussed by delegates in the near future, the introduction of a 5s unit will also be further considered.

Unlucky Stable

Within a few weeks the Riverton trainer P. Boyle has been required to spell almost all members of his team. Black Banner, Last Post, Quinopal, and Bally Brit all won over country when first produced, but one by one all were injured. Black Banner has never been really sound, but when produced at the top of his form he won the Otago Steeplechase in hollow fashion. Last Post showed great promise as a jumper until injured at Timaru while Bally Brit raced well until he sustained a fall at Washdyke and did not afterwards produce anything like his best. Boyle has Faculties and Merry Simon in solid work at present. Faculties, who struck trouble last season, was one of the most dashing jumpers produced in Southland for some time, and his ability was more highly rated than any other members of Boyle’s team. Merry Simon was recently purchased by his trainer, being a three-year-old by Gascony from Lady Makere.

RACING FIXTURES

September 3—Taranaki Hunt Club. September 8, 10—Wanganui J.C. September 1,7 —Ashburton C.R.C. September 17—Foxton R.C. September 17. 19 —Avondale J.C. September 22, Geraldine R.C. September 24—Marton J.C. October I—Otaki-Maori R.C. October I—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. 24—Gore 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.Q. October 22, 24—Auckland T.C. October 24—Oamaru T.C. October 29—Invercargill T.C. October 29 —Thames T.C.

The Melbourne Double When the last mail left Melbourne the following was the order of favouritism in the two cups:—

CAULFIELD CUP Avenger, Ajax. The Trump. Courage, Footmark, Nightguard. Apollo, Flood Tide, Desert Chief, Genetout. Elanage.

MELBOURNE CUP Bristol, L’Aiglon, -Nuffield. Apollo, Avenger, Spear Chief, The Trump, Elanage. Actor, Footmark, Fort Regal, GeneAjax. Crojick, Lord Windburra, Tactical, Tempest.

Big American Stud Mr William Woodward’s Flares, who recently won the Ascot Gold Cup in England, will return to America at the end of the season, where he will join Reigh Count. Alcazar, and Omaha at the head of the famous Claibourne Stud. These three, by the way, all finished second in the Ascot Gold Cup. Reigh Count, owned by Mrs _ J. D. Hertz, ran second to Invershm m 1929. Tiberius defeated Alcazar in 1935, and the following year Omaha was a narrow loser to that great mare Quashed. Next to the Derby, the Ascot Gold Cup is the most coveted race in the world but, after Quashed had snatched the prize from America in the last stride in 1936, Mr Woodward gained some measure of compensation when Flares, a brother to Omaha, triumphed this year. Chairman of the New York Jockey Club, Mr Woodward, who was not present to see Flares win. races extensively in America and England, where he has a select team of horses with the Freemason Lodge gainer. Captain Cecil Boyd-Rochefort, at Newmarket.

Disappointing Form Boswell, who won the St. Leger of 1936, and, the Sandown Park Eclipse Stakes of 1937, for Mr Woodward, has not done as well as expected this season. In the Ascot Gold Cup he was more fancied than Flares, but the latter won, and Boswell was unplaced. At Newmarket last month Boswell (five to four) was last in the Dullingham Stakes, which was won by the Roidore horse, Gothic, who, at 13 to two was the outside of the three starters. It looks as if Mr Woodward made a mistake in not sending Boswell to America last year for stud purposes, as his defeats this year have lessened his value in that respect.

race meeting, and to increase the stakes by £2O. The president reported having pegged out a mile course for the approval of the Hurunui Domain Board.

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders 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. Canterbury Jockey Club At the annual meeting of members of the Canterbury Jockey Club, a recommendation was carried that the incoming committee consider tne mawer of the congestion in the members stand and the possible extension of the membership limit The position has since been thoroughly investigated by the committee, whose report will be discussed at a special general meeting ol members to ne held on Tuesday next at 4.30 p.m. The recommendations include restriction of members’ privileges regarding the stand and lounge, and u these recommendations be adopted, J proposal will be submitted to increase the membership limit from 600 to ooU John Grigg Stakes

Although the field for the first two-year-old race in the South Island, the John Grigg Stakes, to be decided at Ashburton this month, ■will not he any larger than in previous years, quality ■ is likely to bo strongly represented, i Riccarton stables will have a promising trio in Master Hotspur, Cyprine, and Winning Rival, and two of these. Master Hotspur and Winning Rival, will be the first representatives of their respective sires to race in New Zealand Master Hotspur is a well-grown colt by Ringmaster from Impetuous, and one could be well excused for taking him for a three-year-old both in a stall and in action. He cost Mr E. Hay 850 guineas as a yearling at Trentham. and since being broken in by T. H. Gillett has attracted much attention. He was produced in public for the first time in the juvenile parade at the Grand National Steeplechase meeting, and led his division home in a manner suggesting that he is one of the most natural young gallopers seen out for many years. Master Hotspur comes from the successful Eulogy family, his dam. Impetuous, being by Limond from Pennon, an English-bred half-sister by Coriander to Humbug, Commendation Esteem, Fulsome, Praise, Eulalie, and Homage. Impetuous’ second foal was Elanage, who did well in Australia last season.

Cylinder’s Relative Cyprine is owned by her breeder. Mr H. D. Greenwood, and is a bay filly by Posterity from Cymene. who is wellknown as the dam of Cylinder, a Derby winner. Cyprine is trained by F. Roberts. and will be ridden by L. J. Ellis

By Bulandshar Winning Rival is one of three nominated for the race by Sir Charles Clifford, who won the first John Grigg Stakes with Wild Chase. She is a brown filly by Bulandshar from Rivalry. and in the face of so many of Winning Hit’s progeny, both at Riccarton and at Stonyhurst. her naming seems strange. Winning Rival is as yet one of the afternoon workers, but ha? shown much promise, and appears tc be the best galloper, in the meantime at least, of the Chokebore .youngsters At a Disadvantage

Another promising filly from Riccarton likely to contest the event is Here Regis, by Lord Warden from Anthem. thus a sister to the speedy Viking. and half-sister to Crash. Lyrical and Clangor. She is owned by Mr C N. Draper, who purchased her at Trentham for 170 guineas, and is at present trained by J. Olive, who is in charge of F. D. Jones’s stable. Bere Regis was one of the first to be sprinted at Riccarton, but a slight mishap necessitated her being eased up. and she has only recently re-entered upon serious tasks.

Sydney Racing At Ascot (Sydney) on Wednesday last. D. Munro rode four winners, and M. McCarten two winners, out of eight races. Silver Coat finished second in the Jumpers’ Flat Race, won by Strathbogie.

Apprentice Riders “Jockeys are born, not made,” said the president of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, Mr G. D. Beatson, when referring to the question of apprentice riders at the annual meeting of the club recently. Mr Beatson said the general impression was that apprentices to-day were not getting a chance. The Racing Conference had given this question much consideration, and his opinion was that apprentices were getting plenty of opportunities. His own experience was that if a "boy did not have it in him, no amount of tuition would make him a first-class rider. The suggestion that riding schools be formed had some merits, but the cost was a serious factor. A levy would have to be made on clubs, and he thought they already had to meet enough levies. The whole thing resolved itself into a question of a boy’s natural ability. The argument that leading jockeys were now securing the majority of winning mounts to the detriment of apprentices was not _ a fair one. Leading horsemen, he said, were entitled to the success they achieved. They were mostly married men, did a lot of travelling, and had practically to maintain two homes. Good apprentices in due course would attain the same success.

Valuable Acquisitions It is often stated that there is Just as great a chance of securing a rich prize among the stallions in the English bloodstock market as of yore. In any case. New Zealand has participated. Soult (by St. Simon) and Lucullus (by Ard Patrick) were both bought for small sums. Night Raid (by Radium), sire of Phar Lap and Nightmarch, was bought at an auction in England by an Australian visitor for 120 guineas, and although the sum for which he was subsequently sold to a New Zealand breeder was not stated, it was once referred to by an Australian writer as moderate. Hunting Song (by Hurry On), Chief Ruler (by The Tetrarch), and Beau Pere (by Son-in-Law) are included with the rich prizes, and though the last-named horse did not have an extensive career, he proved a fine speculation for Mr J. Donald. He was sold for 100 guineas in England, and he earned a very handsome sum for Mr Donald in a comparatively short period, to be later on disposed of for 3300 guineas to an Australian breeder. The 18 yearlings by Beau Pere, bred by Mr Donald, sold at auction in New Zealand in 1937 and 1938, realised 10,395 guineas, and the English-bred horse could very appropriately be referred to as a gold-tipped bargain. England’s Leading Horseman

The success of Gordon Richards has been phenomenal. Last season he headed the list of English winning jockeys for the seventh year in succession, and for '.he eleventh time in 13 years. This year he is so far ahead of his rivals that there is no possibility of his being deprived of his place at the .head of the list, so this will make his eighth successive jockeys’ championship. Jones, who is likely to accompany Richards to Australia, is a fine horseman, but is handicapped by his weight, about 8-8. He won 46 races last season from 413 mounts. He does most of the best riding for the famous Manton stable, as he has retainers from Lord Astor and Lord Portal. Richards’s total of winners must now be close to 2370, of which he rode 2225 from March 31, 1921, to the conclusion of last season. In the same number of years F. Archer rode 2747 winners, but for the last eight years of his career he had difficulty in going to scale as low as 8-7. Richards, on the other hand, does not yet experience any trouble in riding at 7-12.

NEW BRIGHTON T.C.

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME

The New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting will be held to-day, and with fine weather a day of great sport may be looked forward to. The course up till yesterday was in excellent order. The win and place system of betting will be in operation, and the following horses should race well: — Introductory Handicap: Princess Beverley, Kilmorick, Bon Chance. Belfast Handicap: Guncase, Aidershot, Intrigue. Burwood Handicap: Frisco Boy, Red Pigeon, Mystery Yet. Seaview Handicap: Attain, Quest, StamboulPacific Handicap: Fine Art, Bayard, Philario. Spring Handicap: Sonoma King, Guy Hugo, Indolent. Wainoni Handicap; Ginger Jack, Marsceres, Blair Athol. Electric Handicap: Heather Queen, Repeal, Aircraft. The programme is as follows: —

TROTTING NOTES

Bracketed Horses Horses bracketed on the totalisator at New Brighton to-day will include: Belfast Handicap: Aldershot and Taruna, Francisco and Zingarrie. Burwood Handicap: Frisco Boy and Frisco Lady. Seaview Handicap: Loyalette, Radiant Prince, and True Reflection. Pacific Handicap: Philario and Twenty Grand. Wainoni Handicap: Agile and Carver Doone; Blair Athol and Llewellyn’s Pride. Electric Handicap: Olive King and Sky Wink. .

Change of Stables Tommy Guy, previously trained by W. R. L. Pascoe at Reef ton, is now in j. Bryce’s care, and in the Improvers’ Handicap at New Brighton to-day he will carry the Oakhampton Lodge colours. Tommy Guy has shown fair form at meetings on -the West Coast, but up to the present has not proved above the average. Beal Red

Real Red, by Worthy Bond—Oleda, at one time in F. G. Smith’s Auckland stable, now races in the nomination of Mr F. Wallis, jun., and is trained by R. B. Berry. A Useful Team

The New Brighton trainer, G. Cameron, will be racing on his home track to-day with a useful team that includes Burlesque, Stylish Boy, First Wrack, Olive King, and Sky Wink. In a New Role A. E. Ellis, who has won renown as a rider in all the important galloping events on the flat and over country, will be seen in a new light today, when he will ride Olive King in the Electric Handicap. Ellis has yet to score a victory on a hoppled pacer, but he is a good, strong horseman, with excellent judgment, and should be quite at home on a hoppled pacer. Pilot Peter in New Hands

Pilot Peter, an early favourite for the Spring Handicap at New Brighton to-day, will carry the cerise, royal blue crossed sashes of the R. B. Berry stable. During the last few weeks Pilot Peter has been in the Yaldhurst stable, but he will need to show some improvement on recent form to have a chance. Berry’s team to-day will comprise:—Real Red, Guy Junior, Centaurus, Pilot Peter, and Aircraft. A Novice

Baytax, engaged in the. Seaview Handicap, is a four-year-old gelding by Maxegin—After Dark, and is trained by L. M: Lewis. At the Stud

Lusty Volo, Calumet Axworth, and Jack Potts, three well-bred American stallions, will stand the season at Belfast. All particulars may be had from Mr C. S. Donald. COMML?.

COMBINED HUNT CLUBS

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME AT NEW PLYMOUTH

The race meeting of the Combined Maranaki and Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Clubs will be concluded to-day. The programme is as follows: 12.15 p.m.—

JOCKEY’S VISIT TO AMERICA

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, September 2. The light-weight jockey, H. N. Wiggins, returned to Auckland by the Monterey to-day, after soending a very enjoyable holiday in America. Wiggins was much impressed with the horse Sea Biscuit, who won the Hollywood Gold Cup, and regards him as a “real racehorse.” Wiggins will resume riding at the Wanganui meeting next week.

NEW ZEALAND SKI CHAMPIONSHIP

H. WIGLEY WINS' JUMP

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) THE HERMITAGE, September 2. The New Zealand ski championship concluded to-day at Mount Cook with the ski jump, which took place on the slope in front of the Ball Hut. During the whole of the championship meeting adverse weather has been encountered. For the last six days snow has been falling almost continuously on the Ball glacier, with further intermittent snowstorms to-day. It was proposed to hold the downhill race from the top of the Ball Pass, but as the course would not be safe owing to danger from avalanches for some - days it was decided to abandon this event. Competitors in the ski jump took off in driving wind and snow, which considerably reduced the chances of much greater distances being made. H. Wigley made three excellent jumps without a fall: The three placed men were H. Wigley (Tasman Ski Club). 39ft 6in and 40ft 1m 1; K. McKenzie (Tasman Ski Club), 24ft lin 22ft Sin. 2; H. Carter (Ruapehu Ski Club), 24ft 4in and 25ft 9in, 3.

MEETING DELAYED

CONTINUED BAD WEATHER

[From Our Own Reporter.!

HERMITAGE, September 2. A continuous but light snowfall all day yesterday and another heavier fall to-day have held up the completion of the New Zealand ski championships at the Ball Hut. With no prospect of the downhill championship race being held until Sunday because of the depth of new snow and the danger of avalanches, most of the competitors, including several leading North Island runners, left the hut yesterday afternoon. The further fall of snow now makes another postponement, and even the abandonment of the downhill events likely. Even if they are held there will be little competition in the men’s event. Three good runners are still remaining to take part in the women’s event. The jumping event is also delayed, and here also there will be little competition. By 9 o’clock this morning snow had fallen at the Hermitage to a depth of two inches and the fall appeared likely to continue. The fall was heavier round Tekapo and Burkes Pass, but the road was clear. The continuous bad weather throughout the meeting, with three days of rain to begin with and a light snowfall ever since, has confined the large number of ski enthusiasts to the hut most of the time, and has given some of the North Islanders a bad impression of the Mount Cook region. Only once before have the New Zealand championships been badly interfered with by the weather,

and that was at Ruapehu in 1936. when heavy rain, alternating with blizzards, continued for three weeks. At the Hermitage last evening trophies or the events already held were presented to the winners by Mr* R. L. Wigley. These were for the long distance championship <J. Swan, Otago Ski Club), men’s slalom championship (H. R. Wigley. Tasman Ski Club), and the women's slalom championship (Miss J. Beale, Stratford Mount-in Club). . . The Crayfish Club championship trophy, for a special roped race, was competed for yesterday, and was won by C. L.. Mahan.

IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of £200. Unhoppled trotters. 3 min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Burlesque scr Lee Boy 24 Chudleigh scr Ohinemutu 24 Kilmorick scr Premier 24 Real Red scr Shadeland 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. scr Taruna scr Diversion scr Token scr Eddie Tolan .. scr Wharrrun scr Francisco scr Zingarrle scr Guncase scr Evora 12 Hidden Charm scr Intrigue 12 Lady Ann scr Ivy Peterson 36 Llewellyn’s Pet scr 1.55 p.m.— BURWOOD HANDICAP, of £400. 4min 33sec class. Two miles. Casanova scr 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.— SEA VIEW HANDICAP, of £200. 3min Isec class. One mile and a quarter. Attain scr Privateer scr Baytax scr Qdest scr Centaurus scr Radiant Prince scr Chelldon scr Stamboul scr Chieftainess .. scr Stylish Boy .. scr Envious scr Temeraire scr Flying Helen . .scr True Reflection scr Jovial scr Wee Potts scr Lady Vasclyne scr Green Tangcr 12 Loyalette scr Jambo 12 Mohican scr Shadow Son 32 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 Rey scr Gold Salute .. 12 Fine Art scr Lightning Lady 12 Full Hand scr Phllario 24 Icevus scr Twenty Grand 36 Laurene Wood scr Ferry Post 72 3.55 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 Peter .. 36 Header scr Sonoma King 36 Prince Parrish Belle 60 Harvester scr First Wrack 84 Reward scr 4.35 p.m.— WA1NONI HANDICAP, of £275. 2min 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 p.m.— ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle). of £225. 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 36

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 Erma 9 10 Car Leaf 9 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 furicngs. 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. Aboul seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Gold Ballad 8 13 Viraclous 7 12 Ohanga 8 12 Shangri 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. Hirangi 10 13 Lady Power Chief 10 13 Callaghan 9 2 Red Mint 9 12 Sir Acre 9 0 Annoyer 9 9 Sabatini 9 0 Salon 9 6 Daniel Boone 9 0 Booklaw 9 4 Lactose 9 0 Nino Martini 9 3 Star View 9 0 3.15 pan.— 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 Pakanui 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. Ib. Tres Sec 12 11 Car Leaf .. 10 7 Umpire 11 13 Te Morehu 10 7 Mesurina 11 9 Green Timber 10 7 Glenvane 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. Alyth 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