SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXXI, Issue 24536, 9 April 1945, Page 7

SPORTING

RICCARTON RACES

GREAT AUTUMN WON BY FIRST IN SUCCESS FOR PENSACOLA AND BEAU CHEVAL

The weather was again fine for the second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's -autumn meeting on Saturday, and records in attendance and turnover for a Great Autumn Day were established. The sum of £123,422 was handled as against £91,579 10s on the corresponding day last year, an increase of £31,842 10s. The total for the meeting was £285,776 10s. compared with £184,854 last year, an Increase of £70,922 10s. The track was in excellent order after a beneficial rainfall on Friday morning, and some fast times were recorded.

The withdrawal at 11.35 a.m. of Typhoon from the Great Autumn Handicap caused much disappointment, and in his absence, First In was Installed one of the shortestpriced favourites in the history of the long-established race. She justified her position by a narrow but impressive win, and thus substantiated her claim to be one of the best staying marcs produced in the South Island for some years. The big field .got away on good terms, the slowest to move being Vafort. Signal Officer, and Foxhaven. Bridge Acre piloted the field into the back stretch from Lord Nuffield, Lowry Bay. Sister Sal, First In and Lance Wing, with Royal Hae, Signal Officer and Vafort in the rear. Lord Nuffield went to the front approaching the home turn and led into the straight from Bridge Acre, First In, Sister Sal, Lowry Bay, Immediate, Palfrey and Signal Officer. The run home had not long been in progress before First In showed out from Immediate and Palfrey, with Lowry Bay at the head of the remainder. A challenge by Immediate was shortlived, but Palfrey, with a solid effort, bridged a big gap to be only a head away from First In at the post. Lowry Bay finished on to beat Immediate for third place by a head, and then came Foxleap. Signal Officer, Foxhaven, Sister Sal, Lord Nuffield, Royal Rae, Hormuz, Vafort, Lance Wing, Bridge Acre and Gamble in that order. Challenge Stakes The two-year-olds Confusion and A 1 Sirat carried most money in- the Challenge Stakes, but both suffered at the. start, and lost sufficient ground to settle their chances over a seven furlong journey. The race was a triumph for the three-year-old candidates, as Beau Cheval drew to the front a furlong from home, and went on to record a very easy' win from Golden Souvenir, which wore down John Gay, the leader into the straight, over the final stages. A 1 Sirat finished on Into fourth place a length away, with Gigli, Confusion and Cinderella following in that order. Beau Cheval had the race well in hand when he took over, and won with a gOod deal in reserve. Golden Souvenir made a game effort, but was no match for the winner. John Gay ran a sound race, but the.distance found him out. It was unfortunate that the two favourites met early trouble, but on the manner in which Beau Cheval completed his task they would have had to do something outstanding to have beaten him. Pensacola, a strong fancy for the Templeton Handicap, was one of the early leaders, and was first on to the course proper from Whitley, Sing Sing, Foxcatcher, Burberry and Whackie. Donegal. Bay drew, up to Pensacola inside the distance and had him fully extended at the §ost, but the favourite held her off. Sing ing was finishing on into third place, a length in front of Foxcatcher, with Burberry and Whackie next. Pensacola owed his victory to his smart beginning, the useful advantage he had at the distance standing him in good stead when called upon to withstand Donegal Bay’s brilliant challenge. Sing Sing showed improvement, but Burberry did not race up to his first day’s encouraging form. The real disappointment of the field was Lord Advocate, which was never in a likely position. Whackie was elevated from 1%17 favourite in the Great Easter Handicap to second choice in this race, but after being well placed at the straight entrance he was never likely. Listen In went to the rear early, and finished a long way back. Investors fared badly In the Autumn Nursery Handicap. Lexia led on to the course proper from Derene, Beau Jewel, Night Stalk, and Bruce, and- at the distance, Lexia still had charge from Bruce, Iron Duke and Beau Jewel with Fearless making a fast run on the outside. Derene drew on terms with Lexia a few strides from the post, and gained a head verdict, while Fearless came with a brilliant run to gain third money, a length in front of Bruce, which was closely followed, by Beau Jewel and Iron Duke. Both Essay and Palissy were slow away and were never prominent. 1 Close Finish The, closest finish ,of the day was re' served for the concluding event, the Addington Hack Handicap. Lord Broiefort was the first to show out When the field settled down. Honest Sal, Matapan, Pedantic and Eastern coin being the slowest away. Lora Broiefort was still in charge rounding the home turn and into the straight from Trueway, Lord Darnley, The Vulture, Authentic, Olga’s Choice and Silver Sal, but commenced 10 drift a furlong from home, and Authentic and The Vulture drew out from Silver Sal, Olgas Choice and Lord Broiefort, with Honest Sal putting in an appearance wide out. Authentic and The vulture were fighting out the finish when Honest Sal, still wide out, joined in with a remarkable burst of speed. The three crossed the line in a bunch. Authentic gaining a head verdict from The Vulture with Honest Sal another head away. Lalla Meer came with a late run for fourth place from Silver Sal, and Lord Broiefort, Big Top and Eastern Coin followed. Authentic had to survive .an Inquiry into alleged interference with The Vulture over a furlong from home. The stewards decided that although there was some interference it did not affect the result, but .K. Nuttall, rider of Authentic, was cautioned for careless handling of his mount. Results:— PEERSWICK HURDLE HANDICAP,

Of £450. One mile and three-quarters and SO yards. 4. s—Mrs L. COx’s ftOMAN SON by Inflation—Kippit Lee 7yrs 10-2 R. Hawes 1 2. 2—C. L. Kettle's Rockery 7yrs 0-13 R. Johnstone 2 1. I—H. C. Barr’s Prince Dolomite 6yrs 9-9 K. Thomson 3 ‘ 5, 6 Paladeo; 6, 3 Spanish Main; 7, 7 Chiding; 3, 4 Test Pilot also started.. Half head; four lengths. Spanish Main fourth. Time, 3mln 14 3-ssec. Winner trained by A. J. Griffin, Rlccarton. CHALLENGE STAKES, Of £778. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. 3. 3—R. J. Murphy's BEAU CHEVAL by Beau Pere—Cuddle 3yrs 9-4 C. Wilson 1 4. 4—E. N. Fitzgerald’s Golden Souvenir by Lang Blan—Valadore 3yrs 9-4 L. J. Ellis 2 6. 6—H. D. Greenwood’s John Gay by Thelo—Jenny Diver 6yrs 9-8 A. Jenkins 3 7. 7 Cinderella; 2, 2 A 1 Sirat; 5, 5 Gigli; 1, l Confusion also started. Two lengths; half length. A 1 Sirat fourth. Time, Imin 28 l-ssec. Winner trained by R. Wilson, Rlccarton.

YALDHURST .HANDICAP, Of £350. For maiden three and four-year-olds, One mile. 2.3 F. C. Christie’s RAHIRI by De-faulter-Old Loyalty 3yra 8-13 L. Hare 1 7 7—j. O’Brien’s Cooraclare 3yrs 8-8 J, McFarlane 2 1. I—F. H. Mehta’s Tagore 3yrs 8-6 A. Stokes 3 4 4 Joy Rosa: 8, 6 Foreign Ways; 3. 2 Koa Manu; 9, 9 Fluorescent: 13, 13 Rampage; 6, 8 Delinquent; 14, 14 Leighmond: 5. 5 Quick Rise and Slipstream; 10, 11 Contemptuous: 10, 10 Upton; 12, 12 Liquidate also started. Three lengths: half length. Liquidate fourth. Time, Imin 40 2-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Riccarton. GIMCRACK HANDICAP, Of £4OO. Hack conditions. One mile. 1 1 f. V. Lvsons’s TUIS by Revelation—Min Lu 3yrs 8-10 A. Stokes 1 2 3—C. C. Davis s Falconbrldge 3yrs g_7 C. H. Mackic 2 12. 12— J. M. Samson’s Lex 4yrs 7-7 car. 7.41 C. McDonald 3 4, 4 Riding Home; 3, 2 Centime; 5, 5 Double Cross; 13, 13 Hamlsh; 6, 6 Eagle Flight; 8, 7 Record Voyage and Desert Strife; 9, 9 Feola: 11, II Tikakoura; 10, 10 Night Believer: 14. 14 Buddy: 7, 8 Saint Joachim also started. Half head; three lengths; Desert Strife fourth, Time, Imin 39sec. Winner trained by W. Bryce, Trentham. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of £2OOO. One mile and a half. 1 I—S. Taylor’s FIRST IN by Sleg* fried— Gabble 4yrs 8-10 inc. 5 pen L. J. Clutterbuck 1 8, B—Mrs H. C. ManatonV Palfrey Gyrs 7-11 Thistoll I 3 4—J. C. Judd's Lowry Bay 6yrs 7-4 A, C. Messervy 3 5, 5 Foxhaven; 2, 2 Lance Wing and

Sister Sal: 14, 14 Lord Nuffield: 4, 3 Immediate; 13. 12 Foxleap; 6, 6 Signal Officer; 12, 10 Bridge Acre; 9. 9 Hormuz; 10, 11 Gamble: 11. 12 Royal Rae; 7. 7 Vafort also started. , , ... Neck; length and a half. Immediate fourth. Time, 2mln 30sec. Winner trained by D. P. Wilson, Mosgiel. AUTUMN NURSERY HANDICAP. Of £6OO. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. _ ~, 10. 11— E. J. Jennings and J. D. Talts DERENE by Defaulter—Citoyenne 7- D. Stove 1 8. 5—J, M. Samson's Lexla 7-9 A. lyiesservy 2 3. 4—J. B. Douglas-Clifford'.s Fearless 7.7 C. H. Mackie 3 7. 8 Essay: r, 1 Palissy; 5, 6 Beau Jewel: 4, 3 Iron Duke; 11, 10 Battle Lord; 2.2 Bruce; 9. 7 Nightstalk; 16. 15 Sliver Stream; 12, 12 Royal Sward: 17, 17 Penrith; 18, 18 Manatone: 6, 9 Outstanding: 15, 16 Finalist: 14, 14 Nightchlld; 13, 13 Greek Slipper also started. Head: length. Bruce fourth. Time, Imin 12 2-ssec. Winner trained by E. J. Jennings, Riccarton. TEMPLETON HANDICAP, Of £750. Six furlongs. I. I—Miss H. Sutherland’s PENSACOLA by Golden Eagle—Amyril 3yrs 8-4 . C. T. Wilson 1 4. 5—W. B Connor’s Donegal Bay syrs 7-6 A. C. Messervy 2 6. 6—W. R. R. Cruickshanks’s Sing Sing 6yrs 8-0 L. J. Clutterbuck 3 2, 2 Whackle; 3, 3 Lord Advocate: 8, 8 Foxcatcher: 11, 10 Wise Girl: 5. 4 Burberry: 7, 7 Listen In; 12. 12 Nurnte; 13. 13 Whitley; 10. 11 Joyglver; 9, 9 Llsheen also started. ... Length; two lengths. Foxcatcher fourth. Time. Imin 10 4-ssec. Winner trained by R. Wilson, Riccarton. ADDINGTON HANDICAP, Of £525. Hack conditions. One mile and a quarter. J. 1-W. Payne’s AUTHENTIC by Night Raid—Seventh Heaven 4yrs 8- K. Nuttall 1 1. 2—H. E Martin’s The Vulture Byrs 8-2 L. J. Clutterbuck 2 6. 6—D. Spence’s Honest Sal 6yrs 7-7 car. 7-8 K. Ford 3 ' 5, 5 Eastern Coin: 4, 3 Silver Sal; 7, 7 Olga’s Choice: 13. 13 Pedantic: 2. 4 Montosorrie; 10, 10 Lord Brolefort; 12, 12 Lalla Meer; 14, 15 Eulogla; 15, 14 Scarteen; 17. 17 Big Top: 9, 9 Scottish Lad; 11, 11 Trueway: 8, 8 Lord Darnley; 19, 19 Cobalt: 18, 18 Drummer Boy; 16, 18 Matapan also started. _ Head; head. Lalla Meer fourth. Time. 2min 5 l-sscc. Winner trained by owner. Riccarton.

PATRIOTIC MEETING

HANDICAPS

Handicaps as follows have been declared for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s patriotic meeting next Saturday:— VICTORY HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of £300; two miles.—lyiagglore 11-9; Fairy Bard 11-0; Roman Son 10-12; Valantua 10-11; Paladeo 10-5; Rockery, Dividend 10-4; Prince Dolomite 0-0; Greenbank, Gayfort 9-4; Spanish Main 9-3; Bfg Joe, Court Dress 9-2; Chiding, Pilot Officer, Penwilt, Test Pilot, Manakore, Cobalt 0-0. AIR FORCE HANDICAP, of £400; six furjongs.—Confusion 8-10; Essay 8-8; Montezuma 8-8; Controller 8-2; Beau Jewel 8-1; Royal Raider, Lexia 8-0; Derene 7-13; Iron Duke 7-12; Kashmiri 7-9; Fearless, Bruce 7-8; Major Argosy 7-8; Nightstalk, Taraheke g, Robingay, Lone Robin, Beau Ideal, Silverstream 7-8; Battle Lord 7-4; Armont,' Swingalong, Sanskrit, Campsle 7-3; Royal Sward, Language, Lady Scholar 7-2; Philary, The Crofter. Buckle 7-1; Penrith, Maqatone, High Counsel, Raycn, Outstanding, Omission, Tropical Night, Finalist, Blind Faith, Roop Lekha, Nightchlld. Acquitted, All Quality, Greek Slipper 7-0. PACIFIC HANDICAP, of £300; one mile.—Rampant 9-0; Cooraclard 8-12; Joy Rosa 8-11; Tagore 8-7; Jannie Girl 8-8; Legal Right. Belfort 8-3: Foreign Ways, Outflank. Ascot Blend, Sphere 8-1; Koa Manu, Appeasement, Detail 8-0; Green Tree, Fluorescent. Rampage, Court Judge, Dietetic, Buddy. Brockle. Galllmaufrey 7- Delinquent, Lefghmcnd, Quick Rise, Abductlcn, Contemptuous, Upton, Slipstream, Bittersweet, Liquidate 7-11. MIDDLE EAST HANDICAP, of £300; seven furlongs.—Donegal Bay 9-13; Burberry 9*7; Llsheea 9-0; Falconbrldge 8-11; Divorced 8-10; Pedantic 8-9; Riding Home 8- Centime, Baffling. Prince Lelghon 8-3; Peter Gazelle, Dash o’ Dink, Rahlrl 8-2; Lyndon Lea 8-1; Double Cross, Bowmbre, Silver Mask 8-0; Rout 7-13; Lord Brolefort 7-12; Eulogla, .Ration, Cinderella, Sir Tague, Eagle Flight, Hamlsh 7-11; Lord Roland, Highland Dance 7-9; Record Voyage, Whitley, Lex, Mine Host 7-B; Quarterdeck g, Volodale m. Desert Strife. Joy Rosa, Feola, Velvet Slipper, Trueway. Saint Joachim, Tlkakoura, Night Believer, Laurium, Jannie Girl, Tagore, Sunny Sal, Koa Manu, Slipstream, Foreign Ways, Gal.limaufrey, Blanket. Sphere, Cooraclare, Ghelton. Bittersweet, Fluorescent, Buddy, Appeasement, Legal Label, Mister John, Detain, Ascot Blend, Trumpet Call, Contemptuous, Liquidate, Miss Molly, Rampage 7-7. UNITED NATIONS’ HANDICAP, of £900; one mile and a half. —First In 0-7; Typhoon 0-0; Tara King 8-8; Foxhaven, Lambourn, Beau Cheval 8-6; Royal Flight, Golden Souvenir 8-4; Lance Wing 8-3; Atreus, Palfrey 8-2; Immediate 7-12; Whaekle, Brdlefield, Aurora Australia 7-11; Boulder Dam, Miss Medley. Signal Officer 7-10; The Raker, Piccolo 7-0; Foxleap-7-7; Lowry Bay 7-6; Hormuz 7-4; Sister Sal 7- Voltaire 7-1; Gamble, Night Pal. Arustra, Vafort, Ounga Din, Justltla, Royal Rae, Silver Sal, Montosorrie. The Vulture, Lalla Meer, Verify. Lord Darnley, Burma 7-0. ARMY HANDICAP, of £400; nine furlongs.—First In 10-7; Lance Wing 9*B; Gulf Stream 9-2; Lord Nuffield 8-13; Miss Medley, The Raker 8-10; Boulder Dam 8-9; Foxcatcher 8-6; Foxleap 8-3; Hormuz 8-3; All Night 8-Q; Gamble. Iceland Spar 7-13; Arustra, Night Pal, Justltla 7-12; Royal Writ, Grand Forest, Night Lancer, Rawha* mai. Royal Rae, Magglore, Joyglver, Chicago. Eastern Coin, Dearo, Authentic, Paladeo, Chellow Dene, Montosorrle. Silver Sal, The Vulture 7-10. KIWI HANDICAP, oi £800; seven furlongs.—Beau Cheval 9-4; Immediate 9-1; Pensacola 8-13; John Gay 8-11: Whaekle 8- Gulf Stream L-9; Lord Advocate 8-8; Atreus 8-7; Monetary, Lance Wing 8-6; Bonny Flight 8-S; Lord • Nuffield 8-4; Aurora Australis 8-2; Slrg Sing 8-1; Piccolo, Boulder Dam 7-13; Donegal Bay, Foxcatcher 7-10; Irish Note 7-9; Salmi, Wise Girl 7-5; Burberry 7-4; Theolyn 7-2; The Chomp, Llsheen, Joyglver, Grand Forest, Pedantic, Nurnle. Riding Home, The Vulture, Centime. Double Cross, Dash o’ Dink. Listen In 7-0. NAVY HANDICAP, of £400; one mile and a quarter.—Eastern Colh 9-3; Authentic 9-1; Silver Sal 8-8; Olga’s Choice, Divorced, Falconbrldge 8-7; Court Dress 8-6; Ruling' Moment 8-4: Rahlrl 7-13: Roval Victor 7*12; Verify 7-11; Honest Sal 7-10; Lalla Meer 7-8; Lord Brolefort, Sir Tague 7-7; Prince Dolomite, Ration, Miss Myra 7-6; Eulogla, Highland Dance 7r5; Big Joe, Scarteen 7-4; Scottish Lad, Joy Rosa, Big Top 7-2; Truewfty, Sunny Sal 7-1; Lord Darnley, Burma, Twelve Pointer, Blanket, Chiding, Gynerio, Quick Rise, Drummer Boy, Matapan. Real Chase, Penwilt, Delinquent, Brockle, Tamerlane, Upton, Bank Raid 7-0. Acceptances will close to-morrow.

MANAWATU T.C.

CUP WON BY BILL SCOTT

(P.A.) PALMERSTON NORTH, April 7. The Manawatu Trotting Club’s annual meeting was held in fine weather, though there was light rain early and the going was easy. The totalisator handeld £26,118, compared with £20,242 last year. Results;—

AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of £180; 3min 49sec class; one mile and a half.—6. 6 WORTHY ROBERT scr Corrigan 1; 3, 3 Port Chalmers 38 Stevens 2; 1, 2 St, Mary scr Cameron 3.

Scratched: Sydney McKinney, Manianuas. Six lengths; two lengths. Times—3min 40sec, 3min 41 4-ssec, 3min 42 2-ssec. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of £160; 3min 43sec class; one mile and a half.—l, 1 TORONTO LASS scr Stewart 1; 6, 3 Joyce Direct scr Howe 2; 4, 4 Indian Quest scr Kennerley 3. Scratched: Sapper, Josalle, Loch Ness, Suzy Lee, Nuella. Length; a head. Times —3min 32 2-ssec, 3min' 34sec. 3mln 34 Msec. POHANGINA HANDICAP, of £185; 3mln Isec class; one mile and a quarter. —6, 5 SYPLAND scr Primmer 1; 1, 1 Vera Lynn 12 F. J. Smith 2; 2, 2 Cry Baby 12 F. G. Holmes 3. . Scratched: Silver Plane, Belhall, Gamester, Water Ranger. Length; length. Times—2mln 52seo, 2mln 31 l-ssec. 2min 52 2-ssec. MANAWATU CUP. of £400; 4hiln 42sec class; two miles.—4, 4 BILL SCOTT 12 Mitchell 1; 3, 3 Ngaire ? s Pal 60 Baker 2; 5, 5 Come Away 24 Edwards 3. Scratched: Don Walla, Characteristic. Neck: four lengths. Times—4min 36 2-5 sec; 4min 32 3-ssec, 4min 37sec. LONGBURN HANDICAP, of £160; 3min ssec class; cne mile and a quarter.—4, 4 MINE HOST scr Mitchell 1: 6, 7 Sandiford scr Donald 2; 2.2 Clockwise scr Edwards 3. . _ Scratched: Sapper, Indian Quest. Society Lady, Toronto Lass, Paratax. Two lengths; half length. Times-2mln 54sec, 2min 54 2-ssec, 2min 35 2-ssec. MCDONALD HANDICAP, Of £185; smin 7sec class; two miles.—l, 1 MAMANUAS CO Stafford 1: 3, 4 King Parrish 60 Hasler 2; 4, 3 Port Chalmers 38 Stevens 3. Scratched; St. Mary, Worthy Robert, Best Girl. Two lengths; length. Times—4min 49sec. 4mln 49 Msec, 4mln 54 2-ssec. WILLIAM MOULDEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £185; 3min 38sec class; one mile and a half. —3, 2 CRY BABY scr F G. Hchnes 1; 2, 3 Lord Brooklyn 48 Mitchell 2; 1, 1 Belhall scr F. J. Smith 3. Scratched: Bronte.- Silver Plane. Lady Tornado, Gamester, Rose O'Day, Certify. Water Ranger. Neck: head. Times—3min 28 3-ssec, 3min 27sec. 3min 30 Msec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of £270; £rrin 53see class; ofie mile and a quarter. —2, 2 NGAIRE’S PAL 48 Baker 1; 1, 1

AVONDALE J.C.

HANDICAP WON BY CONSTITUTION

(P.A.) AUCKLAND- April 7. The Avondale Jockey' Club s meeting was held at Ellerslie to-day. The weather was dull and the track holding after heavy rain overnight and early in the morning, which affected the attendance. The totaiisator handled £140,435, against £151,672 last year, a decrease of £11,237. There were several surprises, and Our Gold returned, more- than three score to win the Mount Roskill Handicap. Results:— DOMINION HANDICAP, of £400; seven fqrlongs.—First division: 1, 1 KINDROON 9-0 Williamson 1: 5. 7 Colonel Dink 7-13 Bagby 2; 2, 2 Hunting Park 8-8 Hughes 3. Half a length: neck. Time, Imin 31sec. Second Division: 14, 13 ROMALIN 7-13 Green 1: 1, 1 Odvaals 8-10 Gibbs 2; 8, 8 Tarzah 8-4 Howard 3.

Head; half length. Time, Imin 31sec. Scratched: Royal Honour, Borderer. Royal Meer, Kilcommon, Kinnaird, Silver Pere, Travelling Star, Lady Adornment, Felix Street. .

HOBSONVILLE HURDLES, of £500: two miles.—6, 6 GOOD FUN 9-0 Chaplin 1; 1. 1 Ramilles 9-9 Winder 2; 2, 3 Good Armour 9-0 Coon 3.

Scratched: Bright Fox, Varuna, Diamond King, Kouraeka, Brome. Two lengths: half a length/ Time, 3min 51 3-ssec. WAITAKERE HANDICAP, of £500; one mile.—ll, 11 VALLEY BOY 8-0 Galvin 1; 13. 10 Fine Kin 8-10 Winiata 2: 6, 1 Bramble Song 8-9 Mudford 3. Scratched: Ninth Star. Mild Flutter, Fencourt, Hunting Park, Length; neck. Time, Imin 43sec. FOLEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £1500; one mile and a half.—4, 5 CONSTITUTION 7-8 J. Bagby 1; 1, 2 Swift Quarry 8-2 Wiggins 2; 13, 13’ Mr Rosa 9-11 Toki 3. Scratched; Lord Chancellor, Coronalre, La Fillette, Royal 'Musk. Two lengths: half a length. Time/ 2mln 40 3-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of £500; six furlongs.—First division; 9,9 SALTWATER 7-9 Harding 1; 8, 8 Balgowan 7-2 R. Caddy 2; 4, 5 Good Company 9-3 Williamson 3. Length; half length. Time, Imin 17 3-ssec.

Second division; 3, 3 BLACK ACE 8-11 T. Green 1: 5, 4 General Lytup 8-1 Galvin 2; 7, 7 Ghazipur. 7-4 Dawson 3. . • Scratched: Perdition, Dougal, Skymaster, Grey Arch. Miss Malibu. Length; half length. Time. Imin 17 4-ssec. MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP* Of £550; one mile and three furlongs.—ls, 18 OUR GOLD 7-7 Tremain 1; 4, 2 Chung Chong 8-4 T. Green 2; 3, 2 Spirillum 8-5 Williamson 3.

Scratched: Alcyone, Hunting Loch, Lo Zin, Bramble Song. Three lengths; length. Time, 2min 24sec. MOUNT EDEN HANDICAP, of £780; six furlongs—l. 1 COWPER 7-0 Wiggins 1; 2, 2 Cambria 9-4 Ensor 2; 3, 3 Tiger Tan 7-4 Dye 3. Scratched: Lady Pay, Laddie Boy, Sousa, Subadar. Head; head. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. , MORNINGSIDE HANDICAP, of £600; one mile.—lo. 15 NAVROZE 7-1 R. Gibbs 1; 4, 4 NOpcta 7-0 Winder 2; 9, 8 Town Survey 7-0 Dye 3. Scratched: Gaymeer, Plasslda, Cowper, Royal Merit, Foxlore. Head; half length. Time, Imin 40 2-ssec.

TURF GOSSIP

Typhoon’s Withdrawal The withdrawal of Typhoon from the Great Autumn Handicap caused a. good deal of disappointment among racegoers, who were anxious to see how he fared after his poor effort in the Great Easter Handicap, while many no doubt were curious as to the- attitude of the public if he had been able to win the race. Typhoon did not please his trainer after his gallop on Friday morning, but it was decided to wait until Saturday morning before making a final decision about his engagement. As he still showed signs of not being in his best order, he was taken out of the race at 11.35 a.m.

Hurdlers at Riccarton / In the absence of Fairy Bard, Prince Dolomite Was sent .Out a staunch favourite for the Peerswlck Hurdles at Riccarton on Saturday, but was never going like a winner, and finished under sufferance in third place. Paladeo went away with the early lead, and led to the six furlong post, where Rockery took charge from Roman Son. Spanish* Main, and Prince Dolomite. Rockery and Roman Son were abreast entering the straight, and over the last fence, and engaged in a long struggle home, Roman Son prov ag the bitter stayer to win in the last’- stride. Prince Dolomite was a fair third, three lengths in front of Spanish Main, with Paladeo some distance back. Chiding fell at the mile post and Test Pilot went out two fences from home, both being in the rear at the time.

Late Scratching / . With five withdrawals from the Challenge Stakes on Saturday, there were only seven starters, but three place dividends (Instead of , the statutory two for , that number) were nevertheless paW.' This was brought about by the, scratching of Campsle after her name appeared as a starter in the totalisator list, and the machine had opened The delay in withdrawing the filly was through eircumr stances preventing the trainer getting word to the course within the time allowed for scratching. Her nam6-was at ortce removed from the totalisatof face, and a refund of the few investments on her was later made, but as the machine had opened with eight starters, thus providing for three dividends, no change on that point could be made.

Late Arrivals . , ■ There were two outstanding performances on the part of place-getters at Saturday’s meeting at Riecarton, These were credlte to Fearless in the Autumn Nursery Handicap, and to Honest Sal. In the concluding event. Fearless, as on the first day. wgs well back with half the journey covered, and It was not-until the last furlong was being tackled that she became prominent. She then put In a telling run cn the outside of the leaders, and In another stride or two would probably have beaten both Derene and Lexia. Honest Sal missed, the Jump-out in her race, and With half the Journey covered, was in the rear several lengths from the leading division. She was still well back when the straight was. reached, and her chance of getting Into the picture at all then looked very remote. Over the last furlong, however, she made a remarkable finishing effort in the middle of the. track and, like Fearless, would undoubtedly have been the wlnher with a little further to go. , *

Rahlri’s First win . . Tagore was confidently supported to win the Yaldhurst Handicap on Saturday, but after being again slow away, was beaten into third Place. The early leaders + were Liquidate, Slipstream, and Delinquent, but the last-named went to the front, at the half-mile and had a useful, lead entering the straight from Foreign Ways. Tagore, Rahiri, Contemptuous, and Joy Rosa, Delinquent was in trouble Inside the final furlong, and Rahiri drew to the front from Cooraclare, which camejirom well back, Tagore, and Liquidate. The rest was easy for Rahiri, but there was a close tussle for the minor places. Cooraclare narrowly beating Tagore with Liquidate half a length away. Then came Foreign Ways, Delinquent, Joy Rosa, Contemptuous, and Koa Manu. Rahiri showed marked Improvement on his form on the first day when he was slow away and finished last. 'Leading owners .. . .. . . The sum of £11.625 was distributed in stakes at the Canterbury Jockey Clubs autumn meeting, the principal winning owners being; Mr M, J. Meehan, £1479; Mr S. Taylor. £1400: Miss H- Sutherland. £660; Mr R. J. Murphy. £525; Mr S. J. Ncwlands, £325; Mr D. H. Blackie. £3lO Mr F. V. Lysons, £490; Mr W. Payne, £4lO, Mr G. Paterson, £400; Messrs Jennings and Talt. £400; Mrs H. C. Mahaton. £350; Mr I. Domb. £330; Mrs L. Cox, £3OO. Mr W. McCarthy. £300; Mr J. H. Marshall, £260; Mr J. C. Judd. £245: Mr F. C. Christie, £230; Mr J. B. DouglasCllflord, £225: Mrs J. W. Woodhouse, £175 - Mr F., H. Mehta, £140; Messrs P. and t. O’Neill, £140; Mr C C. Davis, £140; Mr W. B. Connors, £140; Mr J. M. Samson, £l4O, Mr H. C. Barr, £135.

Successful Trainers , The honours among the winning trainers were fairly well distributed. E. J. Ellis (Washdyke), R. Wilson (Rlccarton), and W. Bryce (Tretttham) each led in two winners, and those with one were: F. Shaw (Wingatui), D. P. Wilson (Mosgiel). D. J. Burgess (Qtaki). W. J. Eromby (Trentham), G. Paterson (Oimaru) T R. George (Mastcrton). E. j° Jennings. A"J. Griffin, F. C. Christie, and W. Payne (Rlccarton).

Winning Riders The list of winning horsemen was headed by L. J. Ellis, C. T. Wilson. A. Stokes, and K. Nuttall. with two wins each Riders with one success were R. Hawes, M Billington, L. Hare L Clutterbuck, A. c. Messervv, A. Midwood. D. Stove, and D. Thistoll.

A Double Winner Tuls was a pronounced favourite in tne Gimcrack Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday. and recorded her second success at the meeting, blit she had a close call from Falcoiibridge, and , on home. Hamish, Buddy, and Eagle Flight were slow away, and the early_ leaders were Desert Strife, Tuts, Sa jj9 a c? r 1 « e ' Double Cross, and Centime. Desert Strife was still in charge enteWna,.the straight from Tuis, Riding Home, Saint Joachim. Double Cross. Falconbrldge, and Lex. all in fairly close Order. The leader was in trouble commencing the fihal furlong, and Tuls and Falconbrldge drew out from Desert Strife, Double Cross, and Lex. Falconbrldge headed Tuis nearing the post, but the latter held on to get in the deciding stnde to win by half a head. Lex. returning good double figures, wa» a close third, a length m front of Desert Strife, with Double Cross. Centime. Hamish. and Riding Home following.

TROTTING NOTES Jottings Ferry Pott has been retired «Ad it living in comfort on e farm at geftem. K* was a good yrtnnerfor Mr W. L. rirkln* son,' ■ . , . Belhall, which wbn at Hawera, 1», by Dillon Hall from a Ooldflower mare. She 11 reported to be above the ordinary. The recent winner Reldwln is owned by Mr P. Reid, who has raced Betty Boop and Gallant Meld successfully this season. Bayard has been "sold to go to South Australia. Ihl Ihl, which is trained at New Brighton by O. Cameron, led for a mile and a half on the second day at Hawera, and then faded out of the picture. ‘ r. J. Humphreys Is handling a halfbrother to Slavonic and .he shows some ability. ■

Aliening Gossip , ■ Highland Dale, a two-year-old gelding by Sandydale from Myra Parrish, realised the top price ,of 475gns at Matson and Company’s Easter horse sale. This youngster, which was sold by the Oamaru Trotting Stud, was purchased by Mr W. Flute, who also bought Donna’s Pride, a two-year-old black Ally by Gallant Knight from the Australian mare Donna Gulvaills for nogns. . , ' , . Mr G. Honeybone, Walkarl, bought a yearling filly by Springfield Globe from a Cathedral Chimes* mare for 50gns. The Rak&la trainer, J. Wilson, who races Ordnance, paid SOgns for Dottle AxVorth, a five-year-old mare by Calumet Axworth from Lottie Direct. Lottie Direct is a Petereta mare. ' . . A three-year-old filly by Sandydale from Moko Charm, which was sold by Mr F. Eastham, Pctone, was bought by Mr J. Gray, Cheviot, for 92gns. Diamond Jim was offered but was not sold. Hlghrak, a gelding by Toorak from Highborn, found a new owner at Signs. Mr N. tt. Curry bought Whiterock for 15gns. He is a seven-year-old pacer by Rey de Oro from Peggy Wood. Spondullx, a gelding by David- McElwyn from Tatsy de Oro. became the property of Mr E. Ryan, Little River, for 124gns. For the same price Mr J. Ferguson purchased a five-year-old gelding by Grattan Loyal from Daphe de Oro, the dam of Timworthy, Special Edition, Latest Edition, and Great News. Spewing . Karangi, which did not race well at the recent meeting at Addington, is to have a spell in Canterbury before returning to L. Berkett’s stable at Hope, Nelson. Karangi, which races In the interests of Mr W. S. Bennett, of Kalkoura, has‘shown outstanding ability on occasions, and he should benefit by the let-up. Going to Auckland • If R. Townley cannot make the trip. •Tack’s Pal will probably accompany J. Young’s team to Auckland for the autumn meeting on April 21. Jack's Pal sur* prised his connexions by his forward run* nlng on the first day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting, when he( finished strongly In third place to In the Mood and Warform. On the Mend The Yaldhurst trainer, R. B. Berry, has been on the sick list recently, but latest reports are that he Is on the mend and is now allowed up for a short time daily. Berry is still in hospital and for the time being his team is being .reduced.

Change of Stables Lord Petersen, which was previously trained by E. Carlyon for Mr C. Rhodes, has been transferred to F. G. Holmes s stable. He is booked for a trip to Wellington this week. Raced Without Luck, At his first season at the stud Gold Bar was mated with only three mares, and he left two colts and a filly. The colts, Worthy Gold and Iron Bar, are still maiden performers, - but between them they have six minor plaelngs. Worthy Gold has earned nearly £7OO. which Is more than most horses have earned after winning two or three races. With anv luck he should have won a classic or semi-classic race, but he has been runner-up on four occasions. He was second to Admiration in the Ninth Timaru Nursery Stakes, and was beaten by half a head by Slavonic In the Canterbury Three-year-old Stakes. In the New Zealand Derby Stakes at Addington on November 11 he was cauaht in the last few yards bv Air Marshall, and he followed this with another good performance to finish second to Jack’s Son in thcNew Zealrnd Champion Stakes at Ashburton. being beaten by a neck on.y Iron Bar was second to Vo'.o Audubon In a maiden race at the New Brighton Trotting Club's meeting, and he was third to Margaret Hell and Loval Chief in th" Waircwa Trot at the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s meeting. Th's season the fill" Locs’ Geld ’■= keening Gold-Ba-in "wHi-sht and if ah« r-'-overs from f i,„ 0 f her fall at Timaru sh* should take part in the finish of the classics.

Trained at Leeston H. Stafford, who owns and train* Mamanuas at Lefiston, was the only local trainer to be successful at the Manawatu Trotting Club’s meeting. Mamanuas was a strong favourite for the McDonald Han-' dicap, and from the 60 yard mark made light of the opposition to win comfortably from King Parrish and Port Chalmers. Mamanuas, which is by Quite Sure from Mersa Matruh, won at his previous start at Wellington, where he led over the lest mile of the Silverstream Handicap to win by three lengths from Bel Esprit. The Quiet Sure gelding has been nominated for the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting next Saturday, and he will be accompanied on the trip by Binky Dillon. ■ Struck Form Cry Babv followed her two Hawera wins with ‘a third to Sypiand and Vera Lynn in the Pohangln? Handicap, and later in the afternoon she 'ought out a '’lose finis’’ to win th“ ’Villi?m MOuiciev Memorial Handicap by a neck from Lord Brooklyn, with BelheH another head away.

With two meetings at Wellington Cry Baby will have further opportunities, and in her present condition she should be prominent. Good Type E A. Berry Is working a brother to Loyal Lu at Addington, and he show* promise in his work. Berry won with Loyal Lu on the West Coast, but this mare is now 'trained by G. Kirk. Lu Parrish, which was bred by Mr W. Mooney. Kew. Victoria, was by Guy Parrish from Lutine Bell, which was by Abbey Bells from Doris M, a Vancleve marc.

RACING FIXTURES April 14 —Canterbiny S.C Acril 14—Hawke’s Boy J L. Acril 14—Southland R.C April 21—Hawke’s Bay C Anvil 23—Waikaio K.C April 2a— Poverty Bay r.r April 23—South J c.