RACING OWNER’S DECISION FOR GUINEAS

Press, Volume C, Issue 29643, 13 October 1961, Page 4

RACING OWNER’S DECISION FOR GUINEAS

Commanding Likely To Carry Walton Colours

No decision will be announced until today, but the Otaki owner, Mr G. S. Walton, might play it safe by, starting Commanding, not Castlerae, in the Wellington Guineas to* morrow. Mr Walton rates Commanding a good bit better than Castlerae, and the Wellington Guineas is such an attractive prize that he might not be prepared to run a greater risk of defeat by making Castlerae his colour-bearer.

Commanding had his first Guineas test last week, when he won the Great Northern Guineas. Castlerae has already won two Guineas races—those at Wingatui and Hastings. Commanding has been only once beaten in New Zealand, and there will be no greater individual attraction on the programme if it is decided to start him.

Hopes tor a South Island victory wil brighten if Castlerae starts. Burgos ran Osatlerae close in one of the handicap two-year-old races at the last Wellington Cup meeting, and with an ounce of luck he would have beaten the Otaki colt. Kingdom and Gold View are selected to win the double, winch is oa the Wellington and Shorts Handicap*. Gold View was outstanding over sprint diMances last season. She twice equalled the Wingstni record for six furlongs, and in one of those races Mie easily beat Page Boy, one of her rivals again tomorrow. Fields with riders and form follow. 11.36 am.— GLEN HURDLES, Of £896; one mite and thresquartm. 3488 Revolver (U) B. E. Craig. .. .. » 3 1139 Blue Bock (19), C. L Gosa .. 1® 1 3765 Lord Pilate (5) 9 19 2112 Arawana (9), B. J. CTe meats • ■ • • SIM Cashmere (4), C. R. Cooksley ..97 22M Master Ascot (9), R. A. Jenkins ..92 8122 MrenbeU (12), G. Jenkin* ..9 1 992 Golden Glow (2) .. 9 1 ISM Heythorpe (1), B. 2. Langford ..9 9 9995 Sirian (7), I.J. Rejno'.d* 9 9 ■4433 Solitude (13), K J. Blair -. ~ » ,9 Bracket: Cashmere and Master Ascot. « Scratched: Lonsdale, Sir Bon. REVOLVER: Well back all the way in the Ralph Somers Memorial Handicap, won by Dashing Star, at Te Aroha on September 30. Finished fourth in th* Grand National Hurdles at Riccarton in August, on a track which did not suit him. BLUB ROCK: Unlikely starter. LORD PILATE: Finished out of the money in high-weight company at Masterton last Saturday, at his second start since th* Grand National meeting in August, when he ran third In the Jumpers' Flat but finished test to th* Grand National Hurdle*. ARAWANA: Ha* won both on th* flat and over country this season, in the Halcomb* Memorial Handicap at Taranaki and th* Hack and Hunter*' Steeple* at Foxton. Finished second to Blue Blade over nin* furlongs at his only other start since August 1. CASHMERE: Weakened to fifth in the Grand National Hurdle* at Riccarton in August. Won th* Sydenham Hurdles easily a few daya, later. Finished unplaced on the flat at his last start, In the Grandstand Handicap at Wlngatui on September *S. MAMS* ASCOT: Finished second to Cashmere in th* Sydenham Hurdle* at Riecarton in August. Ha* raced only twice since, finishing unplaced both times in hack company on the flat at Wlngatui. EDRENBELL: Narrowly beaten by Duplication in the Central Hawke's Bay Hurdle* at Waipukurau last Saturday. Won the Kapiti Hack Hurdles on the first day of the Otaki meeting at Trentham last month and ran second to Thumper on the second day. GOLDEN GLOW: Unplaced against hack* on the flat at waipukurau last week, at hie third start for the season. Had no form at the other two. HEYTHORPE: Finished unplaced In the Masterton Geld Cup last week. Won three starts back, over hurdle* at Wlngatui, and ran fourth at Trocthsm at one of the starts in between. SIRIAN: Has not managed to earn a stake from his four start* this season. Latest failure was in the Puketol Hack Hurdle* at the Otaki meeting at Trentham oa September 30. 8OLTRIDB: Finished third tn the Central Hawks's Bay Hurdle* at Waipukurau last Saturday, but was well beaten by Duplication and Edrenbell. Has raced consistently without winning this season, with five fourth* and two second* from seven starts. Heythorpe ’ Revolver Arawana 12.1* ya~ WAINVI HANDICAP, Of *1239; one mile. 497 Picaroon (4), J. ». Asdeeaoe .. 9 * 1» Falrassan (1), w. D. Skeitaa ~ in 9*3 Cheyemse (2), C. T. wHami .. 8 9 999 Ma Chert* (19), W. L. Althea I * M Mey (8). K. 2. Culten ..8 5 8»1» Tewe* (13). A. C. Mraervy .. t * 2M Onteem* (19), B. - W. Taylor ..-S3 NO tummsrfor* (S), B. , * J. Skeitoc .23 . 2 J#te to<u ? (17) ' *•’*., , 2 Rave (28), A. X ■soke* ..EX 19? Gauntlet (3), R-’4-teu*« '| ’ »

M Vitamise (11), G. W. Mein 7 8 « Gay Defoe (23), N. Eastwood .. 7 1 796 Dalveen (12) .76 1 Approval (16), W. Beck .. ..US 33 Lady Be Fair (29), R. I. Thompson 7 S 9 Lesparre (10), B. N. Mahoney .. 7 2 793 Rahul (21),, G. P. Huhne t .74 1973 Hot Punch (22) B. F. Andrews ..71 49 Sir Kay (2?,), L D. Lawson .. 7 2 2321 Foxdonna (27), T. J. Rudd ..76 UM Parle* (24), B. 8. Dodds ..7 9 Brackets: Approval and La<y Be Fair, Lesparre and Rahm, Hot Punch and Star Kay, Foxdonna and Parle*. Sentebed: Commodore Roberts, Spondulicks, Melodic, Golden Fortune. PICAROON Top class galloper in early stages of a fresh campaign. Weakened a little to seventh in the Lowry Memorial over a mil* and a quarter at Hastings on September 30. Won five race* last season* FAIRASS AN: Ha* been unplaced at two start* over middle distance* since winning the Winter Cup at Riccarton in August. Ha* a good record over a mil*. CHEYENNE: Improved on hl* recent efforts by finishing solidly for third over seven furlong* in the Feder* 1 Handicap et Wingetui on September 3. I* hard to beat over a mile when at hl* best. MA CHEBIE: Made up ground from the rear of the field for ninth in th* six furlongs Ruihi Wehlpeihana Handicap at Trentham on September 30, at the latest of her three starts this season. Campaigned successfully in Australia last Spring, winning the Epsom at Randwick. MOY: Unlucky fifth in the Solway Handicap at Mastertan last week after being squeezed for room in the straight. Ran on for fourth over six furlongs at Hastings a start earlier. OUTCOME: Won convincingly over six furlongs in the Visitor** Handicap at Hastings on September 30. Has made both hi* other attempts this season over sprint distance*. finishing second to Castlerae at one of them. SUMMEWORD: Close third to Cindy Sue and Prince Monolulu in the open sprint at , Waipukurau last week. Has won twice this season, both times over sprint distances TaMAJUTAN: Finished doggedly for a narrow win over Colchis and Goldish in the Lowry Memorial (10 furlongs) at Hastings on September 30. Battled on forseventh over th* same distance a start earlier, at MarIND DU Finished unplaced ta the Waipukurau Cup last Saturday. Ran on from the rear for eighth in the open aprint at Hading* at hl* previous ■tart. DOWDEX: Ha* started only , twice tHU season, finishing unplaced both time*. Won four times last season, at Egmont, Marton and Hastings. over sprint and middle distances. RWE: Beat three home in the open sprint at the Otaki meeting at Trentham on September 30 when making a fresh start for the season. Struck form towards the end of her campaign last season, winning at Wairarapa and gaining placings there and in the Nelson Cup. GAUNTLET: Close seventh In the Flying Handicap at Auckland last week. Finished well back over a mile at Avondale at his previous Mart, but won over six furlong* on the Mme course a week eartier. GAY DEFOE: Ha* raced only once this season, tn the President’* Handicap at Orari on September 12. when he stayed about sixth for all of the seven furlongs. Hi* sole win last season Was in the 10 furlong Metropolitan Handicap at Ricearton. DALVEEN: Unplaced tn Solway Handicap at Masterton last week. No form in two starts earlier this season. APPROVAL: Made a fresh start tn the seven furlong Spring Handicap at Ashburton on September 9. winning narrowly but well at good odds. Won twice in hack company at Otaki at about this time last year but failed at li later start*. LADY BE FAIR: Finished very fast for third to Black Lad and Count Filou over • mile st Avondale on September 9. Filled a similar placing behind Countax and Black Lad on the same course, over the same dl*tance. on September 2. LESPARRE: Beat only one home in'the open sprint at the Otaki meeting at Trentham on September 30. hi* only start for the season. Was lightly raced last season, starting only four times, for three seconds. RAHUI: Finished solidly from the middle of the field for third to the open sprint at Trentham on September 30. at the latest of his three starts sine* the season beHwFpCNCH: Finished second to Otematata and Onov.ay over six furtong* at . Te Aroha on September 30. Beat a small field of open sprinter* two starts earlier, at Tbrsnakl. but failed in between st Poverty Bay and Ohlnemurt, 818 KAT: Unplaced tn the open sprint at Waipukurau last week. Ran on from the middle of the field for fourth over six furlongs st the Otaki meeting a? his

only other start this season. FOXDONNA: First start in open company. Left hacks with narrow win over 10 furlongs at Marton on September 10. PABLEZ: Finished a close fourth after getting a bad run in the straight to the 10 furlong Ngatarawa Hack Handicap' at Hastings on September 30. Ha* won twice in haek class this season, over 10* furlongs and a mile. Moy Outcome Ma Cherie 12.5 S p.m.— WELLINGTON GUINEAS, Of 2000 guineas; one mile. 9932 Big Mac (19), L. N. McCutebeon 8 U 11 Burges (12), R. J. Skelton .. 2 10 UU Castlerae (11F .. 2 10 21 Cavalier (9), B. J. Langford .. > 10 111 ComnanMng (13), C. A. Dowry .. S 19 US Francisco (9), N. Bastwood .. 9 10 4231 Gaitant Knight (S), N. W. Belsham 2 10 3432 Mr Bine (9), K. 8. Cullen .. .. 8 19 9434 Sybeau (4), D. T. Bell .. .. 8 10 112* Tap Rank (1), W. D. Skelton .. 8 10 Bracket: Commanding and Ca*U*rs*. Scratched: Cracksman, Foxskin, Silken Thomas. BIG MAC: Has been placed twice in guineas events, behind Castlerae and Mr Blue at Wanganui and second behind Castlerae at Hastings. Was no match for Castlerae either time. BURGOS: The South Island's top two-year-old last season. Unbeaten at his two start* in the South Island this season, the John Grigg Stakes at Ashburton and the Dunedin Guineas. CASTLERAE: Much too good for those of his age te the Wanganui and Hawke’s Bay Guineas. In a bracket with hi* stablemate Commanding, he is sure to be a dominating favourite. CAVAUEK: A useful two-year-old last season, he has raced twice in hack company this season, finishing second at Thames and winning over six furlong* at the Otaki meeting at Trentham on September 30. COMMANDING: Unbeaten as a three-year-old. Won the Great Northern Guineas last Saturday te a battling finish with Kandavu. Sure to be favourite. FRANCISCO: Finished last te the Dunedin Guineas after missing a lot of work. Was an Impressive winner in maiden company in the Cashmere Plate at Riccarton in August. GALLANT KNIGHT: Won a division in Opakl Trial at Masterton last week by half a head. MR BLUE: Beat eveiything but Castlerae te the Wanganui Guineas, his last start. Was placed twice in hack com- ‘ pany earlier ta the season. SYBEAU: Distant fourth te the Great Northern Guineas on Saturday. Has yet to win a race. TOP RANK: Disappointed In the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, weakening to sixth after sharing the pace to the straight. Was narrowly beaten by Dry Marttai ta the Avondale Guineas last month. Commanding Buigo« Top Rank 1.49 p.m.— FIRST LEG OF DOUBLE WELLINGTON HANDICAP, Of E3M9; one mile and a half. 3321 Fair Filon (23), K. D. Campbell .. 9 2 9999 Nerula (M), L. K. Tinsley. ..9 1 1912 Donna Bella (2), W. D. Wylie . 8 12 1977 Mireusonta (1), R. A. Jenkins ..9 9 11 WtaArlte Lad (U), * * W; D. Skelton .. 7 12 Ml Kingdom (2), L. N. McCutcheon .. 7 11 Ml Gay Tommy (29), W. Beck .. 1 19 2928 (8), G. P. 2 S*nor 11im (22), B. F. ’ * Andrews ..7 9 7922 Melody Man (17) ..7 8 M Anchor (7), N. Eastwood ..7 3 22M Magic Circle (4), R. 79M Golden CaVma (12), 3 B. «, Dodds 7 2 M3S Goldish (21), T. J. ny &y B - 7 2 IS «. 7 ! Ctaßex -.7 2 99» Le Don (9), D. T. Bell ..7 2 9423 Marqntta (*>, D. i. Strawbridge ..3 2 22M Studio (M), T. i. m&Bane ..7 9 Scratched: Valaris, Colchis, Kinrees. FAIR FILOU: Rounded off consistent .form with convincing win te Mitchelson Cun at Ellerslie last Saturday. Failed to win a race last season, but ended his four-year-old racing with a convincing win ta th* Parliamentary Handicap at Trenta July unbeaten tn three starts. Has failed to itnprove .his record te four DONNA*MLLA: t been very consistent in recent starts. week. Won three of her five MJJ&VSONTA? 11 *UmXa«3**'ta Masterten Gold Cup. at hi* third iiniitrrrrtste. attempt Riccarton ta August. ELERT: Narrowly beaten by Spondulteks ta the Waipukurau Gold Cup last Saturday. Filled a similar Ijjtc-

ing behind' Sir Libra ta the Raukawa Handicap at Treetham a earner. Third ta this race last year. WINDVALE LAB: Made a suecemfui debut in open class at the Grand National meeting to August, winning the Weatherite and August HanKINGDOM: Regained winning fofna in *tha asterton Gold Cup last Saturday. Unplaced ta two starts this season, since returning from Australia. Won , the Wellington Racing Club , Handicap in January. GAY TOMMY: Won the Ashburton Cup convincingly on a heavy track last month. Unplaced at two earlier starts this season. MARCATO: Unplaced ta the Masterton Gold Cup last week. Runner-up to Donna Bella at Otaki meeting at Trentham a start earlier. SENOR: Made ground for sixth against the open milers at Te Aroha on September 30. when having his first start for the season. Won the Foley Memorial Handicap st Avondale towards the end of his campaign last season. MELODY MAN: Best performance in five races this season was a second to Rosina Ann in the Coronation Handicap at Avondale two starts back. ANCHOR: Unplaced , ta two starts this season. Only win ta 20 starts last season was in high-weight company at Pahiatua. MAGIC CIRCLE: One of the last to finish ta the Geraldine Cup on September 25. Unplaced three times earlier this season. GOLDEN CABANA: Started at long odds ta the Masterton Gold Cup, finishing unplaced. No form te two starts earlier in the season. GOLDISH: Unplaced ta Masterton Gold Cup. Third to Good Samaritan and Colchis ta the T. H. Lowry Memorial Handicap at Hastings a start earlier. J AY ELL. Unplaced i” Masterton Gold Cup. Ran on for fourth over 11 furlongs on the first day of the Otaki meeting at Trenthata. SPORTING CAP: Unplaced inthe Waipukurau Cup last week. Fnished last of 12 over 10 furlongs at Hastings on September 23. YAHOM: Unplaced twice since winning over seven furlongs at Gisborne on September 9. LE DON: Fourth ta the Stratford Handicap ta August, his best performance this season. MARQUITA: Third to Spondulicks and Urey in Waipukurau Gold Cup. Ran on for sixth against the open sprinters at the Otaki meeting at previous start STUDIO: Unplaced ta four races this season. Latest failure was in the Masterton Gold Cup. s • ■ Kingdom Senor Windvale Lad 225 pan. RIMUTAKA HACK HANDICAP, Of £7M; seven furlongs. st. lb. .1 Jumble (19) ..8 9 0311 Tutton (t), A. J. Stokes ..8 3 2 LoU (4), R. J. Skelton ..82 2M4 KtaB*s Cove (15) ..8 4 2128 Red View (8), K. J. Grylls .. ..8 4 18 Dr. Jekyll (19) ..8 3 9831 Many (Thanks (22), G. F. Huhne .- 8 3 0224 Almasa (17), K. 8. Cullen ..82 1 Far Step (25), L. K. Tinsley - .. 8 2 91 Gay Duchess (20), W. D. Wylie ..82 3051 Voracious (14), & B. Robertson .. 8 1 4 Matauengs (2) -.80 2247 Gold Ruth (9), N. Eastwood .. 7 13 9115 The Squire (3), A. C. Messervy .. 7 13 85 Lueky Me (1), W. _ _ D. Skelton' .. 7 12 m An£U ’■ P .-7ii 4493 Jovial James . (18) 7 11 8 Blue Packet (27), R. W. Taylor .. 7 19 3 El JHdi (7), I. D. Lawson .. 7 10 1 Funny Story (13), L. N. McCutebeon 7 10 Happy Venture (21) 7 19 724 Shy Smile (24) .. 7 M 53 Apa (12), V. J. Sellars . ..7 9 3022 Lady Moy (28) ..7 9 179 Dixie Girl (18), R. J. Leggett .. 3 8 2M Drumhirk (11), K. D. Campbell ..7 8 Brackets: Funny Story and Happy Venture; Apa and Lady Moy; Dixie Girl and Drumblrk. Scratched: Flaxbourne, Red Anthony. JUMBLE: Beat tee foree-year-Stakes M Hastings at her only start this season. t TUTTON: Beat back sprinters twice at the Dunedin spring meeting last month. LOLA: Runner-up to Red Trap ta the Woolaton Hack Handicap at Riccarton ta August, when having first start for season. KING'S COVE: Placed at four of five starte this season, gaining three fourths and a RED VIEW: Unplaced in hack sprint at Mesterton last week. Solid form in earlier races this season, winning once and gaining three placing! from five starts. DR. JEKYLL:-Won Trial Hack Handicap at Wanganui on September 9. Was unplaced at only attempt since. ALM AZA: Fourth ta hack sprint at Mastertoa last Saturday. Runner-up corresponding race at Hastings at previous start. FAR STEP: Beat hack sprinters decisively at Marton on September 16. at his only start this season. VORACIOUS: Last start winner of tire Otaki Hack Handicap at Trentham on September MATAUENGA: Fourth th hack sprint at Hastings on September 30. at only start this season. Won Woburn Hack Handicap at Trentham in GOLD Bru TH: Placed at three of four starts this season. Finished seventh in back sprint at Trenteam on September ; naiKucap at Masterten last week, after Ml:Vn»i—d In a. start this season. MANY THANKS: Beat hack sprinters decisively at Waipukurau last Saturday. Fin-

I tehed third to Far Step a start, earlier over six furtotis st Marton. EBB: Nairrowly beaten by Hesitate over seven ftxtonga and 70 yards at Ohinemuri at the second of her three ■tarts this season. Finished i well back the last time out, Wrißt M GAY DUCHESS: Beat hade aprtnfere at Mtwterton last week. Finished ninth in the hack sprint at the Otaki meeting at Trentham on September 23 at her only other run this season. JOVIAL JAMES; Third, although - well beaten, to Many Thanks and Hideaway te foe hack ■print at waipukurau on Saturday. Placed at three of his other four starts this seajon. BLUE PACKET: Sixth against the hack sprinters at Ohinemuri on September 23 at first start for season. Won Novice Handicap at Trentham in July. BL JILDI: Fair third to Kawera and Bagush in the Champion Hack Handicap at Masterton last week, at first start for season. FUNNY STORY: Won s division of tiie Bonny Glen Maiden at Marton on September 16, at fitst start for season. HAPPY VENTURE: Making a fresh start. Won at Egmont as a two-year-old in February, and was second at three of his other nine starts last BHy'sMTLE: placed at last two of three starts this season. APA: Third to Gay Duchess and Ada te the hack sprint at Masterton last Saturday. Ran on for fifth in the corresponding event at Hastings on September 23 at first attempt for season. LADY MOY: Unplaced ta hack sprint at Masterton last week. Runner-up to Wishing ta similar class at the Otaki meeting at Trentham on September 23. DIXIE GIRL: Unplaced twice since winning division at the Okato Stakes at New Plymouth on August 12. DRUMHIRK: No form In two starts since he finished second in a hack aprint at Matatnsta on August 19. Far Step Lola The Squire 3.19 p.m. WELLESLEY STAKES, Of £2996; two-year-olds; five furlongs. st. lb. • Cowley (18), R. J. Blair ..8 7 1 Dacron (14), R. A. Jenkins ..8 7 7 Harry Lauder (16), L. N. McCutcheon 8 7 861 Kapok (11), J. T. . ’ ■ Anderson . .8 7 5 Little Giant (3), J. J. Glen ..8 7 4 Otokawa (4), W. L. Aitken ..8 7 25 Pipe Dream (19), B. F. Andrews ..87 2 Prince Manu (19), N. Eastwood .. 8 7 3 Repair (8), W. D. Skelton ..87 4 Sand Boy (17), R. W. Taylor ..87 8 Supreme Courage (6) 8 7 3 Ibra’s Pride (2), L. K. Tinsley .. 8 7 5 Annie Oakley (5), V. R. Coley .. 8 2 21 Copper Joy (1), C. A. Bowry ..82 1 Expedite (IS), K. D. Campbell ..82 1 Shine On (13), B. J. Langford ..8 2 Silver Theme (9), V. J. Sellars ..8 2 Bracket: Sand Boy and Expedite. Joytax, Sparkling COWLEY: Unraced Tsaoko— Lady Nuffield gelding trained at Awapunl by E. Temperton. DACRON: Won by three lengths and a half at his only start, over half a mile at Trentham on the second day of the Otaki meeting last month. HARRY LAUDER: Finished third over half a mile at Mastertan last week at his only start. KAPOK: Finished strongly for a narrow win over half a mile at Hastings on September 23 at the latest of _ hi* three starts. ' LITTLE GIANT: Could not improve from fifth ta the juvenile event on the second day of the Otaki meeting. ORO K AW A: Weakened slightly to fourth at Trentham on September 30, at. his only stsirt. PIPE DREAM: Ran on for fifth after losing ground at the start over five furlongs at Auckland last week. Was * an unlucky second to Wimmers King at his only other start. REPAIR: Raced only once, on i th* first day of the Otaki meetings. Finished third to Shine On over half a mile. SAND BOY: Caught in the last furlong st the Otaki meeting,- weakening to fourth over half a mile. SUPREME COURAGE: Ran ta the same event, finishing eighth after never appearing likely to win. TARA'S PRIDE: Finished third, but had no chance with Kapok and Copper Joy at Hastings on September 23. ANNIE OAKLEY: Had her first start at Masterton last week, making up ground for fifth over half a mile after a stow beginning. COFFER JOY: Won well on the second day of the Hastings meeting. Was narrowly beaten by Kapok on the first day. EXPEDITE: Convincing winner at Te Aroha over five furlongs at her only start. SHINE ON: Easy wfaswr over half a mile at the Otaki meeting »t Trentham on Septembw 23 at her only ■tart. SILVER THBME: Unraced Final Court-Mariefca filly in A. Twnperton’s Awapuni •table. Pipe Dream Dacron Prince Manu A 55 P4ta MCOND LEG OF .DOUBLE SHORTS HANDICAP. Of- £1589; six fttiteagx st. lb. Arte (19), K. A. x Thomson .. 9.5 Page Bey fl), V. E. Coley .. 2 19 . • 9 Fair Merit (3), R. JLeggett ..8 3 91 Remix Mate (19), *. D. Skelton 8 8

J Gold View (U), B. J. Skelton .. S 4 117 Advance General (18), K. J. Grylls S • • Choveux (11), B. W. Taylor .. 11 32 Key (13), K. S. Cullen .. 1 4 3361 D Day (S), 3. 3. Glen 1 2 920 Marengo (2), B. F. Andrews ..11 08 Kildaro (8), T. J. Mullane ..70 1 Lady Lorinda (8), L. K. tHnsiey ..7 0 Red Signal (4) ..7 0 Scratched: Llanmai, Grazioso, Speedwell. ARID: Stayer making fresh start for season. Showed sound middle distance form last autumn when he won three races. PAGE BOY: Former South Island - trained sprinter having first start for season. Shaped weU to beat open sprinters at race trials held at Levin last Tuesday week. AKA TARAWA: Showed solid winning form in sprint company in Sydney area while being campaigned in Australia for last five seasons. This will be first New Zealand start since his return. EQUAL TERMS: Last start second to Commanding in Owen Handicap at Wanganui on September 8. Unplaced in two earlier races this season. FAIR MERIT: Finished among tail-enders in open sprint at Te Aroha last Saturday week when having first race for season. Won four races over sprint distances in solid campaign last season. ROMAN MAID: Finished brilliantly to win open sprint at Orari last month. That was second race for season. Has previously raced well at Trehtham. GOLD VIEW: Failed to run on in open sprint at Wingatui when making fresh start for season. Won seven races and was only out of a place twice in 14 starts as a three-year-old last season. - ADVANCE GENERAL: Beaten Out of a place in the Flying Handicap at Marton at latest attempt but won impressively in each of two earlier starts this season. CHEVEUX: Finished among tail-enders when making fresh start for season in open sprint at Trentham on September 30. Showed solid form in autumn when she won three of last four races Up to a mile. KEY: Third to Commanding and Equal Terms in the Owen Handicap at Wanganui on September 9. Second to Jumble in Gold Trail Stakes at Hastings a fortnight later. D. DAY: Won Solway Handicap at Masterton last Saturday from Stetson and Disorder. Placed at three of other four starts this season. MARENGO: Best form in three starts this season was second to Starboard in open sprint at Thames on September 16. Was well beaten at his last start, against the sprinters at Te Aroha on September 30. KILDARO: Unplaced in two starts this season. Was S laced only once in 12 starts ist season. LADY LORINDA: Third to Jumble and Key in the Gold Trail Stakes at Hastings on September 23 at her only start z thts season. Won three of her last four races as a two-year-eld. FED SIGNAL: First start for season. Gained three wins and one placing from eight starts last season as a hack. Gold View Fair Merit Lady Lorinda 4.40 p.m.— OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, Of £730; one mile. st. lb. 21 El Ganador (28), W. L. Aitken .. 810 1212 Glendale (15), R. 3. Skelton .. 8 9 2523 Cool (23), 3. T. Anderson ..85 03 Derailment (13), A. E. Skinner ..S3 821 Hesitate (4), R. J. Leggett .. 8 3 7047 John Robie (27), B. F. Andrews .. 8 2 4 Rio Rapid© (25), B. J. Langford .. 8 1 827 Slurend (5), W. Beck .80 91 Tidal Wave (U), . G. W. Mein ..St 5737 Te Ngutu (4), K. J. Grylls .. 7 13 27M Count Luca (12) .. 712 9 Tnmn (14), A. J. Stokes .. 7 12 5022 Bagush (17), L. K. Tinsley .. 711 74 Bright Summer (7), K. S. Cullen .. 7 11 9333 lady Donnington (24) .. 711 995 Oceana (IS), R. W. Taylor .. 711 713 Trawlerman (U). L. N. McCutcheon 7 10 37 Ctanaman (3), A. C. Messervy ..7 8 9 Sir Loin (9) ..7 8 0195 Yeti (80) .. 7 8 50 Bodkin (28), B(. East- ? 0494 Crystal Coral (19) 7 7 0 Spartaeus (22), J. J. Glen ..77 8790 Yakima (8) ..7 7 Brackets: Sir Lota and Yeti; Bodkin and Crystal Coral; Granite and Spartaeus. Scratched: Rapanul, Wandertag WUlle. Granite, Tlltako. EL GANADOR) Runner-up to Fierce over seven furiomgs at Marton on September 19. Ateo aecnnd behind Starborough over scene distance •t Bastings a fortnight fetor. GLENDALE: Narrowly beaten by Gulden Howe at the second of his two starts at the Grand National meettoff. Has won at Gore and been placed at Win pah it to two starts since. COOL: Last start third agatort the ndrtrfto distance hacks at TttmiiliTiiMjji on September 30. Placed, at two of Ma other sax attesngsta thia season. DERAILMENT: TUrd to Voracious and Sweet Summer to the Otaki Hack. Handtoep at Trentham at Me feteat start. Unplaced at Ashburton when having firs* start Cor season on September 9. HESITATE: Lent start wtaaer over seven furtangs at Otitoemurt on September 33. Runner-up a start earlier to Lady Dvu when having second start tar season. JOHN ROSIE: Unpiacrf against hack mritere at raa® on

Saturday. Fourth in simitar class at Te Aroha at previous start. RIO RAPIDO: Unplaced over seven furlongs at Mlasterton on Saturday, when having first start for season. Placed at his last two starts last season, SURREND: Second to Golden Howe in Sumner Hack Handicap at the Grand National meeting in August. That was her beet from three races this season. TIDAL WAVE: Beet Te Ngutu and Trawlerman over a mile at the Otaki meeting at Trentham on September 30 when having second start for season." TE NGUTU: Placed at two of his five starts this season, including a second over tttis distance on this track, to Tidal Wave. COUNT LUCA: Unplaced in the heck mile at Wiaipukurau last Saturday, When he started at long odds. Has gained two planings from six starts this season—both seconds, at Carterton and Wanganui. TIMNA: Weakened to ninth in the Avonheed Hack Handicap at Riccarton on August 5, at his only start this season. Won his last two of six Hast season, beating the back milers at Ashburton and the maiden performers at the North Canterbury meeting at Riccarton. BAGUBH: Runner-up to Kaiwera in the Champion Hack Handicap at Masterton on Saturday. Second to Roa at the Otaki meeting at Trentham a start earlier. Won to maiden company at Hastings on August 5. BRIGHT SUMMER: Only races this season were at Hastings on September 30. when he weakened to seventh, and at Mastertor. last week, when he finished fourth tn the hack mile. LADY DONNINGTON: Has been in placed form recently, finishing second at her last three starts. The latest was over seven furlongs at Masterton last week. OCEANA: Fi«h at Masterton over a mile was her best to three starts this f paeon. TRAWLERMAN: Runaway winner against maiden threa-year-okte at the Otaki meeting at Trentham on September 23. Finished weM foe third to Tidal Wave over a mile on the second day of that meeting. CINNAMAN: Could not improve from the middle of the field over 11 furlongs at Ashburton at Ms fest start. Finished third to Golden Howe and Glendale at Riccarton at Ms only other start this season. SIR LOIN: Has raced only once thte season, finishing weU back over six furtongs at Wadpukurau test week. Only win test season was to novice tian at Wbfroa. YETI: Weakened sSightly to fifth after being one of the tender* into the Mnaight over a mile at Waipukurau feet BODKIN: Flntehed nth after a •tow bafftantaff over seven furtangs at Orari on September 26. Fkiished fifth over the same distance after covertng extoa ground at Ashburton a start earlier. CRYSTAL CORAL: Flntetied etath ever a mHe »t Hi* Otaki meeting at Ttenthtan on September 30. Fourth over 10 furtongs and 85 yards at Wanganui MS her beat from three starts eerUer in the etewon. SPARTACUS: Rest two home over a mHe at Trentham on September 30 at Ms only •tart ttte season. Failed to win to 33 starte last season. YAKIMA: WeU out of tt after • stow beginning in the hack mile at Mjasterton feet week. Last show of form was a win at tong odds over 11 furlnogs at Napier on June 5. Timna Trawlerman Derailment