RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23808, 30 November 1942, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING

ROYAL LANCER’S CUP LORD NUFFIELD AND RINK WIN CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S MEETING The largest attendance seen at Ricearton by the present generation of racegoers enjoyed an excellent afternoon's racing on Saturday, when the Canterbury Jockey Club opened its New Zealand Cup meeting. The programme was commenced in fine, warm weather, but during the progress of the second race and until after the third race was decided there was a heavy thunder shower which fortunately cleared before the Cup contest. The fall did not affect the track greatly, as was shown by the times, but no doubt it made appreciable difference to the totalisator business on the second and third races. The remainder of the programme was carried out in pleasant weather, and the slight inconvenience caused by the sudden change was soon overlooked. Speculation was very brisk, and it was fortunate for all concerned that the outside totalizator was in use. The sum of £IOO,6GG (win £41.412, place £59,254) was handled, against £73,366 on Cup day (also' a Saturday) last year. The New Zealand Qup provided a very spectacular race, and a feature of the result was that the three first places were filled by horses of the highly-weighted division. The closing stages, however, were not as interesting as in previous years, as Royal Lancer drew away in the last furlong and won decisively; but there was an exciting tussle for the minor places, heads separating the three horses involved. As expected, Don’t Forget soon pulled himself to the front, and at one stage had a lead of more than four lerigths. ffe was Joined by Eulogist during the middle stages, and the pair still led entering the straight, but both then compounded. It was at this poipt that Rakanui, Yogi, Battledress, Classfown. and Royal Lancer showed prominently, and half-way home Rakanui showed out, but Royal Lancer then put in his claim and reaching the front commencing the final furlong, soon placed the issue beyond doubt. Rakanui appeared likely to secure second money until Gladynev came on the scene with a characteristic finishing run. and beat hlnj for the honours on tire post. The Joker came from well bock to get up for fourth money, only a head away, and the manner in which he completed his task suggested he would have been closer with a little further to go. Classform was close up to The Joker and was followed by Kinsman and Battleuress together, with a gap to Katesbridge, The Raker, Yogi, .a nd Eulogist, with Blue Border in last place.

Load Nuffield has always been recognised as the best'weight-carrying sprinter produced in the South Island in recent years, but with 9-6 on his back, and a lack of racing this it was not sujpuising that he was not seriously coasidftred in the Stewards' Handicap, especially against such a high-class field of sprinters. Fur Coat and 'Scottish Dale were the most prominent turning on to the course proper, with John Gay and Lord Nuffield close to them, and Paliya and Dinah Dhu at the head of the remainder. Palqfa headed the leaders inside the final furlong, and appeared to be the likely winner, but Lord Nuffield, settling down to a very difficult task, gradually wore her down and beat her fairly comfortably. Dinah Dhu caused the second surprise of the race by finishing on into third place, and paying good deuble figures. John Gay weakened nearing the post after being in the picture throughout. Scottish Dale had every chance, as she drew No. 1 and had a clear nun on the fence for the whole journey, but she was done with a good way from the post. The disappointment of the race, of course, was Bashful Lady, who was never near the front, and finished in eighth place. The Champ also failed badly. Straight Bat missed the jump-out, and was In a hopeless position from the outset. Monetary was squeezed for room after about two furlongs had been covered, and skidding on the slippery surface, dislodged his rider, C. Wilson, who, however, escaped with a shaking, agd was able to ride Tutere in the concluding event.

Boulder Dam, Nizam, and Representative disputed favouritism in the New Zealand Derby, and they carried half of the■ pool totalling close on £ 14,000, be'tkv&en them. All ran fair races, but none had a chance with the Ringmaster gelding Rink, who followed Lord Advocate into the straight, and when the latter reared early In the run home, ha drew to the front, and had the race in hand a good way from the post. Botany and Boulder Dam bad a hard struggle for second money, Botany staying on the better, while Representative, who was badly placed for most of the journey, did u*ell to be less than a length away in fourth place. Nizam, who kept Refqr the greater part of the race, followed Representative home, and then came Lenasdo, King Herod, and Foxhaven. Rink was bred by his owner, Mr G. M. Currie, who usually keeps nack a lew year-

1 lings from the Trentham sales, and races them himself. Rink's dam, Impetuous, is by Llmond from Pennon by Coriander from Eulogy, and previously produced Elanage, a good winner, and Master Hotspur, who was a very speedy two-year-old. , , ~ In spite of the big fields and the large turnover, the programme was concluded only a few minutes behind schedule. Details of the racing are as follows: MIDDLETON HANDICAP, Of £3OO. Nine furlongs. 4. 5—H. A. Telford’s SIGLOW by Siegfried—All Bright 6yrs 10-12 A. Midwood 1 7. 6—J. G. Alexander's Bunsby syrs 9-8 .. .. .. M. Caddy 2 6, 7—Mis A. Fairbairn’s Sir Gundi 4yrs 10-0 .. M. Billington 3 22 21 Adina 10-8 A. Stove: 13, 13 Milton Abbas 10-6 K. Thomson; 10, 9 Muffler 10- E. Baker and Chiding 9-0 L. Burnard I bracketed; 2, 3 Enthrall 10-5 B. H. Morris; ) I, 1 Stairway 10-4 G. Bowry; 14. 11 Night- ] glass 10-2 W. Connor; 3, 2 Last Effort R. Mackie; 9, 12 Hctch Potch 10-0 T. Boyle: I 18, 18 Gunga Din A. Sagar; 15, 10 i Cheap Lodging 9-6 I. Walther and Sigrid 1 9-7 L. J. Ellis bracketed: 21, 23 Warfield | 9-5 G. Barr; 16, 17 Dispense M. Hollands; 17. 15 Miss Saone 9-2 A. Stokes; 11, 14 ■ Full Pitch 9-1 A. Leach: 5, 4 Foxlcap C. Stokes; 19, 22 Thoraide P. Spratt; 20. 19 , Royal Rae C. Humphries; 12, 16 Lightfair i A. Jenkins; 8, 8 Gay Fort 9-0 A. E. Ellis; 1 20, 23 Waltzing Matilda 9-2 C. Wilson ; also started. Two lengths; three lengths. Milton Abbas was fourth. Time, Imin 53sec. Winner trained by Owner. Trentham. SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP. Of £3OO. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 7. B—S. Taylor’s FIRST IN by Siegfried—Gobble 7-4 L. Cluttorbuck 1 2. 2—A. F. Symcs's Marram 7-3 N. Holland 2 3. 3—G. A. and R. P. Edmonds’s Barrosa 7-3 .. E. Dye 3 10, 10 Trueway L. Hare and Upton j (C. Mackie bracketed; 1. 1 Burberry W. I Broughton; 8, 9 Langue d'Or A. Messervy j 7-11; 6, 4 Stavros 7-11 P. Spratt and In | Chancery 7-6 S. Waddell bracketed; 12, j 12 Comic Paper K. Wilson; 9, 7 Hadrian i 7- L. J. Ellis; 5. 6 Bewitching D. Thlsloll and Desert Strife C. Wilson bracketed: 13, 12 Lady Broieforl, A Williams; 11, 11 Arusfra S. Green; 4,’ 5 Slipstream N. Vaughan 7-4 also started. Neck; three lengths. Burberry was fourth. Time, 60scc. Winner trained by D. P. Wilson, Mosgiel. APPRENTICES HANDICAP, Of £3OO, Seven furlongs. 4. B—F. H. Mehta’s BANCO by Mr Standfast—Fiery Gold 3 yrs 7-13 N. Holland 1 5. 5—G. M. Currie's Damask 3yrs 7- .. .. .. A. S. Ewan 2 1. I—D.1 —D. Grant’s Stourbridge 3yrs 8-2 V. Barrington 3 11, 10 Hurry Girl 9-4 L, Barr; 3. 3 Vin d'Honneur 9-0 T. Winiata; 2, 2 Alethea 8-8 D. Place: 6, 7 Dash o’ Dublin 8- S. Bell; 9, 6 Stormy Petrel A. Williams; 7, 4 Eulogia 8-6 S. Green; 10. 11 Straight Left J. Garth; 13, 13 Prince Dole- ] mite 8-3 S. Waddell and Lady Premier j 7-2 R, Tozer bracketed; 15, 14 Wedding Ring 8-2 R, Wilson; 14, 15 Kernel 7-12 C. Bowry; 8, 9 Junior 7-10 A. Kerr; 12, j 12 Night Believer 7-9 W. Boag and Bram- | hall 7-7 D. Priest bracketed; 17, 17 Recom- j pense C, Mackie: 17. 18 Royal Writ D Thistoll: 16, 16 Mybel D. Thomson 7-7; 19, 19 Warfarer 7-2 G. Pclling also started. Neck; four lengths. Alethea was fourth. Time, Imin 26 3-ssec. Winner trained by W. Bryce, Trentham. NEW ZEALAND CUP. Of £2000; winner to receive £1225 and Gold Cup valued £73; second £4OO, third £2OO, and fourth £IOO from I stake. Two miles. 2.2 W. Swale’s ROYAL LANCER by Irish Lancer—Winscme Sister 6yrs 8- W. F. Ellis 1 1. I—J. and L. McMillan’s Gladynev 6yrs 8-12 .. .. A. Midwood 2 7. 5—R. J. Jcffares’s Rakanui Oyrs 8-12 .. W. Broughton 3 10, 9—J. A. Brown's The Joker 6yrs 7-0 A. Messervy 4 3, 6 Battledress 9-1 A. E. Ellis; 5, 4 Yogi 8-3 B. H. Morris; 6. 7 Boloyna 7-12 L. J. Ellis; 4, 3 Piastre 7-10 N. Vaughan; 11, 12 Don’t Forget 7-9 S. Green; 9, 10 j Southern Sail 7-8 K. Wilson; 15, 13 The Raker 7-4 L. Clutterbuck; 13; 16 Classform 7-1 N. Holland; 14, 14 Eulogist C. | Macklc; 12, 11 Atreus C. Wilson: 16, 17 | Kinsman E. Dye: 17. 15 Blue Border S. | Waddell; 18. 18 Katcsbridge J. Garth; 8,8 j Kevin 7-0 11. Wiggins aso started j Two lengths; a head. Classform was , fifth. Time, 3min 23 3-sscc. Winner , trained by F, W. Ellis, Invercargill. WELCOME' STAKES ' Of £7BO. For'two^ycar-olds. Five furlongs. ■ 7. 7—D. M. Tweedle’s ROYAL FLIGHT by Salmagundi—Francolin 8-0 H. Wiggins I 4, 4—Mrs L. M. Lamb’s Sea Spi 8-0 W. Broughton 2 1. 2—Mrs C. Pankhurst's Supercharged 8-5 .. R; Mackie 3 11, 11 Croupier’s Pride B. H, Morris; 1 8, 10 Great Legend A. Jenkins; 3. 3 Islam I A. Messervy; 13, 12 Man’s Pride S. Green; 12, 13 Salary W. F. Bills; 10. 8 Scottish j Lad L. J. Ellis; 6, 6 Sirneri J. Garth 8-5; | 5. 5 Fairy Godmother P. Spratt; 14, 14 Espanlta S. Waddell: 9, 9 Hurry Home L. Clutterbuck: 2, 1 Soncy 8-0 C. Wilson also started. Head: four lengths. Sirneri was fourth. Time, 59 l-ssec. Winner trained by J. Langford, Riverton. NEW ZEALAND DERBY, Of £1500; winner to receive £IOSO, second £3OO. and third £l5O from stake. For three-year-olds. One mile and a half. 4, 4—g. M. Currie's RINK by Ringmaster—lmpetuous 8-10 W. Broughton 1 6. 6—D. Grant's Botany 8-10 A. Didham 2 1. I—T. H. Lowry's Boulder Dam 8-10 B. H. Morris 3 8. 8 Dominate L. J. Ellis; 7. 7 Foxhaven P. Spratt; 9, 9 King Herod S. Green; 10. 10 Lenardo A. Jenkins; 11, 11 Lincoln j G. Ridgway: 5, 5 Lord Advocate A. E. Ellis; 2, 3 Nizam H. Wiggins: 3, 2 Rep esentative M. Caddy 8-10 also started. Two lengths; neck. Representative was fourth. Time, 2m)n 33 2-3scc. .Winner trained by G. New, Awapuni. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of £BSO, Six furlongs. 11. 11— J. A. Brown's LORD NUFFIELD bv Straightcourse—Attractive Lady Byrs 9-8 .. .. R. Mackie 1 10. 10—Mosdames J. R., R., and R. T. Stead's Palora 3yrs 7-5 N. Holland 2 14, 14—Massetti and Murfitt's Dinah Dhu 6yrs 7-0 .. .. K. Wilson 3 1, 1 Bashful Lady 9-5 W. F, Ellis; 4,5 Hearth 8-10 L. Clutterbuck; 3. 3 The Champ 8-5 W. Broughton; 2, 2 Scottish Dale 8-3 A. Messervy; 6, 4 Poutatau 8-1 L. J. Ellis; 12, 12 Monetary 8-0 C. Wilson; 7 7 Pay Roll 7-10 E. Dye: 13, 13 St. Cloud 7-9 C. Mackie; 5, 6 Straight Bat 7-1 D. Thistoll; 9, 8 John Gay S. Green; 15. 15 Cralglea N. Vaughan; 8, 9 Fur Coat 7- S. Waddell also started. Length; half a length. John Gay was fourth. Time Imin llsec. Winner trained by J. A. White, Wingatui. RICCARTON HANDICAP, Of £4OO, Nine furlongs. 1. I—M. H. Tims’s TUTERE by Mr Standfast—Calllsto 3yrs 7-7 C. Wilson 1 8. B—E. F. Ward’s Good Scout 4yrs 7-11 .. .. S. Green 2 2.2 W. R. Cruickshank’s Sing Sing 4yrs 7-11 .. .. W. F. Ellis 3 4, 4 Gayest Son 9-10 W. Broughton; 3, 2 Enrich 9-1 A, Midwood; 7, 7 AngloIrish 8-5 A. Didham; 11, 11 Gay Parade 8- M. Billington; 6, 6 Military Maid 8-1 A. Messervy; 10, 10 Grey Night 8-0 P, Spratt; 5, 5 Hasten 7-13 N. Holland; 12, 12 Shikari C. Mackie; 9, 9 Rawbamai 7-7 K. Wilson also started. Five lengths; halt a length Military Maid was fourth. Time, Imin 51sec. Winner trained by C. McCarthy, Riccarton. WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of £300: one mile.—Rink 11-12; Siglow 11-9; Nightcalm i 11- Kinsman 10-13; Adina 10-7; Muf- I fler 10-4; Sir Gundi 10-2; Night Glass, i Prince Shad, Last Effort 10-1; Madam ! Rachel. Court Dress 10-0; Bunsby 9-13; I Hotcb Potch 9-12: Gay Lancer, Coy 9-10; I Sir Frederick 9-8; Arabian Night 9-6; ' Greenback 9-4; Miss Saone, Dispense. I Gunga Din 0-1; Pull Pitch, Highland Dance. Jacksonville, .Anchorage, Royal Rae, Thoraide, Light Fair, Gay Fort, Warfield. Chiding, Waltzing Matilda. Cheap Lodging, Mybel, Big Game. Raging Main, Princess Alleyne mare, Lady Premier, ] Gold Form, Commemorate 9-0. , CANTERBURY CUP, of £700; one mile j and a half.—Gladynev, Rakanui. Royal j Lancer, Yogi 9-5; Blue Border. Don’t Forget,4 Kindergarten 9-4; Battledress 9-0; Bashful Lady 8-13; Sally Lunn 8-9; Botany, Boulder Dam, Foxhaven. King Herod, Lord Advocate, Stourbridge 7-9. SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of £300; seven furlongs.—Tutere 10-6; Grey Night 9-10; Hurry Girl 9-7; Milton Abbas 9-1; Ann Min. Fur Coat 8-12; Vin d’ Honnour 8-8; Last Effort 8-7; Banco 8-6: Dash o’ Dublin 8-5: Stormy Petrel, Coy 8-4; Gay Lancer, Bright Fox 8-3; Rebel Lady 8-1; Stourbridge, Roman Son 7-11; Straight Left, Eulogia, Hughsotis 7-10; Wedding Ring, Warrigal 7-9; Junior, Gay Rajah 7-6; Prince Leighon. Donnybrook Fair. Kernel, ' Night Lancer, Aquitaine, Foxleap, Royal Rae. Winning Agnes. Lincoln. Recoin- | pense, Retainer, Royal Writ, Midnight j March. Prince Dolomite, Justitia, Gay Fort, Warfarer, Pell Mell, Noble Deed, ’

KANGITIKEI R.C. HANDICAP WON BY VIVID NIGHT (P.A.) PALMERSTON N., Nov. 28. The Rangitikei Racing Club's meeting was held in showery weather. The totalIsator handled £17,454 10s, compared with £21,963 last year. Results;— RANGITIKEI PLATE, one mile and a distance.—4, 4 HALFCASTE 10-8 Mr K. Duncan 1; 1. 1 Peter's Wife 10-8 Mr J. Shields 2; 7. 6 Cheetah 10-9 Mr F. Mcßeth 3. Scratched; Beau Monde, Restriction. Head: neck,. Time, 2min 2sec. TRIAL STAKES, six furlongs.—First Division: 1. 2 SIR BRADBURY 8-7 Andorson 1; 8, 8 St. Feleclen 8-7 Williamson 2; 6 6 Solver 8-7 Redstone 3. Nose: head. Time, Imln 16sec. Second Division; 3, 7 EMBROIDERER 8-7 A. Waddell 1; 2, 1 Duncroon 8-7 Shaw 2; 4, 3 Bulldozer 8-7 Clifford 3. Scratched: Royal Dink, Whero, Fox Cover, Manutere, Greek Honour, Valsheen, Vera Lynn. Half-length; length. Time. Imin 15 3-ssec. SANDON HACK HURDLES, one mile and a half.—7, 7 GLACIATE 9-6 Hayes 1. 3, 3 Khurja 10-4 Waaka 2; 5, 2 Beau Monde 10-0 Temperton 3. Scratched; Raceaway. Nose; half-length Time, 2min 54sec. I OKAKIA HACK HANDICAP, six fur- ( longs—7, 7 TWEEDSMUIR 7-7 Thebes 1: I 2, 2 Plato Lad 8-5 Bielowski 2; 4. 3 Duality I 9-0 Read 3. . „ . Scratched: Kinstep, Flying Ace. Brolefort Star. Theatre, Sol Lux. Three lengths: two. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. J. F. McKELVIE MEMORIAL HANDICAP. one mile and a quarter.—lo. 10 VIVID NIGHT 7-0 Forsyth 1; 3, 3 Amigo 8-9 Chote 2; 1, 1 Indian Princess 8-6 Clifford 3. Scratched: Noble Fox, Duncannon, Mansura, Cuisinicr. Half-length: two lengths. Time. 2min 9sec. , PARAEWANUI HACK HANDICAP,, seven furlongs.—3, 3 CLARICE 9-2 Lunn 1; I. 1 Flving Ace 8-5 Redstone 2; 10, 10 Bright Gesture 7-7 Carter 3. Scratched: All Bunsby, Plato Boy. Kahuranaki. Neck; four lengths. Time, Imin 29s'-c. CLIFTON HANDICAP, six furlongs.— 3. 3 CAROLINE BAY 8-6 Redstone 1; 2, 1 Prince Plato 9-0 Graham 2; 5, 4 Amigo 8-10 Chote 3. , Scratched: Clarice. Neck; length. Time, Imit. ISsec. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, five furlongs.—7, 5 STERLING LAD .8-11 Redstone; 1, 1 Valsheen 7-11 Carter 2: 5, 4 Astros 7-9 Sellars 3. Scratched: Clarice. Kinsfen, Theatre, Foreign Prh’cess, Platinum Wings,, Lady Plato. Bulldozer. Skipper Gay, Dies Fanstus, Polario. Neck; length. Time, Imin 2 4-ssec. TURF GOSSIP Canterbury Jockey Club Acceptances for the second day of the New Zealand Cup meeting will close Si 5 p.m. to-morrow. —6 Answer to Correspondent M.M.D.L,, Westport.—Spirit and Whero. Record Investments The tolallsator turnover at Riccarton on Saturday was the highest ever recorded on New Zealand Cup Day, the previous best being £97,000 in 192*. The pool on the New Zealand Cup, £17,255 10s, was also the highest on record for the race, Saturday's total of £100,666 was made up as follows: —Middleton Handicap, £8236; Nursery Handicap, £7729: Apprentices' • Handicap, £8645; Cup, £17.255; Welcome Stakes, £11,739: Derby, £13,962; Stewards’ Handicap, £16,094 10s; Riccarton Handicap, £17,024. A Runaway Win Tutere was withdrawn from the Apprentices' Hack Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday and produced in the concluding event, the Riccarton Handicap. He was sent out first choice, though he had won only a maiden race and a hack race, and it was a big rise from this class to such strong open company represented by Saturday’s field. Tutere, however, never left the issue in doubt, and he clearly outclassed his more seasoned opponents by going to the front early and not onlv leading throughout, but winning by the widest margin associated with this race tor many years. This was Tutere s third win in three starts, and there is no doubt about his ability to sprint and to stay. His win on Saturday has meant a quick and substantial rise in the weights, and has put him out of hack class, but he will be eligible to start in his hack engagement next Saturday. An Indian Owner Banco, winner of the Apprentices’ Handicap, is, like Tutere, by Mr Standfast, and this pair appear to do well for the Buchan horse. There is an interesting story attached to Banco. He was purchased as a yearling at the 1941 sales by Mr D. W. Gould for 200 guineas for a Dunedin owner, who, however, later in the day stated that he did not fancy the colt, and did not wish to complete the pulchase. The sale was then transferred to ‘ Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Company, who had a commission to buy yearlings for the well-known Bombay owner, Mr F. H. Mehta, who had done well with New Zealand horses in recent years. Because of war conditions, It was not possible to ship the colt to Bombay, and ho was left with Mr C; E. Robertson to arrange for his training on behalf of Ills Indian owner. Banco was first trained by C. Boyle at Awapunl, and when Boyle had to enter hospital he was transferred to W. Bryce, who has charge of the firm s stables at Trentham. As a two-year-old Banco had six starts for two seconds and a fourth, and this term he has had four starts for two wins and a third placing. Banco's dam, Fiery Gold, Is by Glomond (bv Blsogne) from Heat by Wolawa from Drought, who is from Nightmare, ancestress of many good horses Including Talking, Noctulform, and Wakeful. Drew Away In Saturday’s race, Damask, in the same ownership as Rink, tried to lead throughout, but after being first mto the straight, Banco drew up to the Spiral filly and the pair left the field to fight out a long tussle, Banco proving the better stayer and winning fairly decisively. The favourite, Stourbridge, was slow away, and his third placing, although well away from the pair in front, was full of merit. Damask's dam, Curtain, is by Thespian from Cowl, and her earlier progeny included Gladswood, Pelmet, and Smoke Screen. High-weight Conditions Slglow was responsible for an attractive effort in the Middleton Handicap on Saturday, as carrying top-weight 10-12 he ran past the leaders in the straight and went on for a very easy win from the Hawera-trained Bunsby, with Sir Gundi, who lost a good deal of ground at the start, finishing solidly into third place to beat Milton Abbas on the post. Because of the scarcity of qualified hurdle or steeplechase riders, several fiat riders had to be requisitioned with a 71b penalty. One of these mounts, Enthrall, went to the front early, and with Nightglass as a companion, led intp the straight only to weaken soon and finish well back. Enthrall Is engaged In the Oaks Stakes, but this race did not appeal as an Oaks trial. The favourite, Stairway, was never In the picture, but the third choice, Last Effort, was always handy to the leaders and petered out only In the run home.

Wise Girl, Jolly Tinker. Pal Bill, Night Reliever 7.7. NEW ZEALAND OAKS STAKES. Of £600; one mile and a half.—Aletnea, Brolvclne, Coronace, Damask, Enthrall, Eulogla. Foxleap, Golden Belle, Grilse, Homer Pigeon, Jay Bee, Lady Spiral, Palora. Slgrid, Straight Bat 8-10. PIONEER HANDICAP, of £500; five furlongs.—Royal Flight 8-12: Sea Spl, Supercharged 8-7; Master Dash 8-8; Islam 8- Soncy, Carrforth. First In 8-0: Fairy Godmother. Burberry 7-11; Marram 7-9; Wai-iti gelding. Inscription 7-8; Croupier s Pride. True Way, Langue d’Or, Virtuoso. Scottish Lad, Salary, Stavros, Hadrian. Upton 7-6; Barrosa 7-5; Comic Paper. Great Legend, Man’s Pride, Dark Folly 7- Bavloch filly, Leal, Lady Broiefort, Desert Strife 7-3; Slipstream, Slrneri 7-2; Espanita, Bewitching, In Chancery 7-1; Arustra, Hurry Home 7-0. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of £1000; one mile and a half,—Royal Lancer 9-11; Gladynev 9-5; Rakanui 9-4; Battledress 9- Gayest Son 8-9; All Night 8-8; Yogi 8- Sallv Lunn. Enrich 8-2; Wardress, Don’t Forget 7-13; Lambourn 7-11; Piastre 7-10; Southern Sal) 7-9; The Raker 7-7; Dominate, The Joker 7-6: Anglo-Irish 7-4; Classform 7-3: Atreus, Night Pal 7-2; The Monarch. Foxhaven. Hasten, Broadcaster. Don Quex, Kinsman, Gay Genet, Tissue, Kevin, Blue Border, Katesbridge 7OTAIO PLATE, of £500: one mile and a quarter.—Good Scout 9-6; Botany 9-5; Kinsman, Lord Advocate 9-2; Hurry Girl 8- Kevin 8-11: Milton Abbas 8-9; Stairwav. Muffler 8-6; Sir Gundi 8-4: Night Glass 8-3: Prince Shad, Last Effort 8-2: Madam Rachel. Court Dress 8-1; Dash o’ Dublin, Pallid. Bunsby 8-0: Macedoine, Hotch Potch 7-13; Bright Fox, Brolvelne 7-12; Gav Lancer, Kohara 7-11; Lenardo 7- Arabian Night 7-7; Stourbridge 7-6; Straight Left 7-5; Wedding Ring, Warrigal 7-3; Miss Saone. Gunga Din 7-1; Full Pitch, Night Lancer, Gay Fort, Royal Writ. Thoraide, Light Pair, Cheap Lodging, Bramnall, Gold Form 7-0. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of £500; seven furlongs—Lord Nuffleld 10-0; Bashful Lady 9-3; Gayest Son 9-1; All Night 9-0; Hearth 8-9: Enrich 8-8; Caroline Bay 8-5: The Champ 8-2; Scottish Dale 8-1; Tutere 8- Monetary 7-13; Poutatau 7-12; Eulogist. Palora, Atreus 7-11; Arctic Dawn 7-10: St, Cloud. Deolali. Dominate, Pay Roll 7-7; Sing Sing, King Herod 7-6; Celebrity. Lord Advocate 7-4: Dinah Dim 7-3: John Gay 7-1: Tissue, Straight Bat, Grilse. Panonl, Craiglea, Hawhamal, Shikari, Sham Boy, Fur Coat 7-0.

Nursery Candidates First In. winner of the Spring Nursery Handicap, was purchased on behalf of her present Dunedin owner, Mr S. Taylor, as a yearling for 300 guineas. She was bred by Mr E. E. Steele at Oamaru, and her dam, Gobble by Tea Tray, Is one of the Eulogy family. Mr Taylor was represented In the Welcome Stakes by Hurry Home, by Foxbrldge from Merry Wav, who cost 210 guineas at Trentham. and Is In O. Rldgway’s stable, Burberry, favourite for the Nursery Handicap, ap-

peared likely when he entered the course proper in front, but failed to see the ordeal through, and was two lengths away from the third horse. Slipstream was well supported In this race, but when the barrier lifted she whipped round and look no part in the race. First In was followed homo by two Hastings fillies in Marram and Barrosa. The former is a half-sister by Oyneriuin to Gayest Son. and races in the same colours, and Barrosa is by Paper Money from the speedy Knockfln, who won the Stewards' Handi-

cap in 1935. Barrosa was bred in the North Isalnd. and is In J. H. Jenerds stable. Encouraging Races Good Scout made his best effort for some time when he acted as runner-up to the runaway Tutere on Saturday, and his finishing run indicated that he will soon re-enter the winning list. Sing Sing, second choice, came with ft for third money, and the race should benefit her in view of her engagement next Saturday.