WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 24, 23 October 1917, Page 7

WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING

DESERT GOLD'S CHAMPION PLATE

PARAOA WINS PEARCE HANDICAP

Despite the wild weather there' was a pig crowd present at Trentham yesterday. A howling northerly blew all day, and just before the Champion Plate was run it gave way to a driving rain, rendering the conditions anything but pleasant. Desert Gold 6till retains the title of champion, and yesterday; though perhaps & trifle above herself—due to the want of a race—she stripped in great nick, and won her race'as she usually does, viz., from end to end.- In such weather and on dead going the time recorded—2min. 7 3-5 sec.—is extra good, and causes ' one to wonder what she would run if pushed. Her stable companion, Estland, filled second place, and was as muoh above the others as the i mare is above him; The failure of the race was Ohuoble, who was expected to show up. On her forjn here it is not much use sending her to Riccarton or EUerslie.

Speculation was spirited, and thtf totalisator staff handled £42,041105. for the day, making £76,899 for the meeting, as against £78,227 10s. last year. • was some delav in ringing up the totals in the Champion Plato, and those •who waited to Bee the final figures missed seeing the race. Some adverse comment was caused by the big amount which went on the favourite after the machine olosed. This was over four figures, vhich suggested that all the money had. not been, rung up as quickly as it was received. The six acoeptors for the Hack Steeplechase all to the post, and it was *6jy evident that the handicap was considered a- good one, for the whole of the runners were evenly backed. Portland Lady set a very fast pace. and. jumping well, she led the field. There whb pplendid jumping for twelve furlongs, but going out of the straight Torchy slipped on the flat, and fell. At the wicker fence Fashion Plate toppled over. At the back of the course the top-weight was .running second, and over the last half-mile he Tan to the leader and outstayed her in the Tun home, winning by several lengths. Ormesby was a long way back, and Black Heart was pulled off. In _ the Tararua Handicap the general opinion was that Impediment had too much weight, but. she proved herself a good filly by again taking charge at the barrier rise aud leading the whole way. •Thames tried to go with her, but was flo.ne with at the turn. Hero Johnny walker got through, but had np chance jnth the Demosthenes filly,, who won easily. Thoughtful wns clos'e up, and Thames and Hastie finished next. Arrowfield was * as good a favourite as. Johnny Walker, out the Fordell representative was forced to cover a lot of extra ground, and this Beat him. v Nottata failed-badly. For the Spring Trial Stakes Bonnie Maid was naturally a short-priced favourite after the good showing of Impediment, but «io fatted to gain a place. At the start Paddington Green gave some trouble, but he got away well, and after allowing Galore to lead into the straight the New 'Plymouth horse then took charge, and won easily. Sunny Climeß was third, and the-favourite next.

Paraoa was favourite in a good betting .race for the Pearce Handicap. The start was a good ono, but Hceltaj) and Mascot 'got squeezed ■ out.. At the seven furlongs Lady General was showing the way Jo Oold Boult, Croesus, .Ohortle, and Tressida. The positions were muoh the same down the back, but the field bunohed going past the five furlongs. At the halffflile Lady General still .lea, with Black Ada, Croesus, Bramhletyo, Gold Soult, 1 ressida, and Paraoa in. a bunch. Entering the straight the. last-mentioned horse ran up to Lady General and soon settled ner. He finished strongly and won nicely from Dnbble, who got a run on the Tence. Gold Soult was a nrok away, and then oame- Lady General, Devotion, and

Informal was the elect of backers in the .Tuvemle Handicap, for- which.- "he tooved very, 'smartly in the preliminary. At the start-he was interfered -with; and aid not be«n. with his -usual dash. When tney raced, to the two-furlong post Pontoon, was showing: the - -way to the favonnk with-80-Peno close up'. The leader Jew his own; rind won nicely, while Informal dnly. bent 80-Pecp by . a nose. •Risingham was fourth and the remainder .were strung.out.•Teka was the.only withdrawal from.th'e Champion "Plate. Tho bracketed pair, .Desert Gold and Estland; was the "hottest order of the-meeting, and-they-ran'first, second. -•>.* Both stribped well, and' Trainer F.-Davis declared they would fill the-places. Tho inare ; dashed to the. front at. the. barrier rise, and was not headed again. JTenelaus was in . second place as they raced into the straight but Jutland then caroo and beat him for the position of runner-up; finished ■well back. \

The field in the Rnahine Handicap • thinned. out considerably, ...and. got .weaker with it. .Sardonja was a four-figuro favourite, but at no stage, did ho-threaten' danger. Quinn : s Post was l 'early in.comTnand, but'in the straight Polynesian took charge, and won easily from Trickery. '"Bloomine and Ouinn's Post finished next.

Lingerie .scored in the concluding event after ».n interesting rice. Sbe was made B good favourite, and gave H.' Gray his fourth winning ride. At the barrier Kwc?t. Tip"srary got badlv left, and took no part in tho. race. Shiela hung out. badly, and any chance Comment had -was spoilt by her saddle coming back. "Walaatao finished well, and got second place well. clear of Birkonvale. DETAILS OF THE RACING SECOND HACK & HUNTERS' STEEPLE-" CHASE, of 300 sovs. Two miles and a half. I Messrs. V.- and E. Riddiford's b. g. Coalition, aged, by • Patronun— , i Pauline,: list. 61b. ... (R. . M'Seveny) 1 I S Mr. J. H. Prosser's Portland Lady, lOst. 31b '. (H. Burt) 2 I Mr. G. Palmer's Ormesby, 9st. lllb 3 (Winner, trained b.v J. W. Loire.) Also staffed: 4 Torchy. lOst. 71b. (Stan.' Bfiid); 3 Fashion l'late. lOst. 71b. (F.

Flynn;i6 Black Heart, lOst. 51b. (H. Lorrigan). Won by five lengths easily. Ormosby was a dozen lengths further bank. Torohy and Fashion Plate fell. Time, smin. 4cseo. • TAEAETJA HANDICAP, of 200 sov». One mile. 3 Mr. J. Walker's ch. f. Impedlmnnt, 3yrs., by Demosthenes—KauiuKu, 9st. 21b.' CH. Eeed) 1 1 Messrs. V. and E. Biddiford's Johnny Walker, Bst. 121b (A. Reed) 2 6 Mr. G. Foreman's Thoughtful, Sat. 71b. (T. Prltchard) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 4 gilkee -fA iOlb. (>'• B. Jones); 10 Blackatf, Sst. 81b.- (0. Carmont); 8 Thameß, Set. 41b. (G. Clarke); 2 Arrowfield, 7st. 131b. (0. Price); 7 Hastie 7st. 91b. (H. Gray); 9 Bloomine, rat. 81b. (0. Reed); 5 Nottat-a, 7st. 51b. (E. C. Eeid); 13 Eoaiam, 6st. 101b. (D. E. Cotton); 11 Pall Mall, 6at. 91b. (8. Bagby); 12 Mystic Light, 6st. 71b. (F. Corlett). 1 . Won by a length and a half. Thoughtful oloEe up third. Time. lmin. 44sec. SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. W. G. Emeny's ch. h. Paddington Green, 4yrs.,-by Flagfall-Polly Perkins, Bst. 71b. <H. Gray) 1 3 Mr. A. Cameron's Galore. Bst. 21b. . (O. Smclair) 2 4 Mr. J. Goring Johnston's Sunny Climes, Bst. 21b. : —- (G- Clarke) 3 (E. Manaon)? 10 Advanceful. fist. 61b. (R. Recd)i 9 Mouioa Oamp, Bst.' 41b. (O. Pun6ha, Bst. 21d. (Qoldlinch); 14 Llvland, Vst. 51b. (AnderßOD); 7'Noir, 7st. 51b. (a Reid); 1 Bonny Maid, 7st. (Bagby); 5 Exolusipe, ZBt. Jib. (A- Reed); 8 Mill Queen,Tat. 31b. (Murphy); Pervolo, 7st. 31b. (D. E. Cotton); .11 Street Singer, 7st. 31b. (i». Manson). . Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 165e0.. PEARCE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One

I 2 Mr. A. isle's b. g. Paraoa, 6yrs., by King .R»ifus—The Boyne, 7st. 61b. (ij. Olarke) 1 6 Mr. W. 'Richmond's Dribble, 91b. ((i. il'Lean) 2 8 Mr. J. H. Pxosser's Gold Boult, 7st. 101b. (E. Eeed) 3 (Winner trained by B. Barlow.) Also started:' 9 Chortle, 9sfc. 81b. (S. Reid); 3 Branibletye, 7st. 21b. (G. Young); 4 Gang Awa, Bst. 111b. Co. Price); 1 Form Up, Bst. 91b. (H. Gray); 1 Hendra, % 7st. 101b. (A. Eeed); 12 Oroesns. Bst. 71b. (J. Olsen); 18 Multiply, '7st. 121b. (E. & Reid); 14 Lady General, 7st. 101b. (C. Sinclair); 13 Cleft, 7Bt. 12Jlb„ ino. 3Jlb.-over (0. Carmont); 5 Trials, 7st. 81b. (L Goodwin); 17 Multamo, 7st. 6Jlb., inc. 2jlb. over (D. Anderson); 16 Tressida, 7st L 31b. (C. C. Eeed); 15 Heeltap, 7st. (D. E.'Cotton); 7 Devotion, 6st. 131b., inc. lib. over. (L. Hanson); 10 Botanist, 6st. 91b. (S. Bagby); 11 Blaok Ada, 6st. 71b. (!■'. Corlett; 19 Mascot (J. Armstrong). Won by a length; Gold Soult close up. Time, lmin. 43sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Four furlongs.. For two-year-olds. 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's blk. c. Pontoon, by Wolowa—Float, Bst.. 41b. ...'(H. Gray) 1 1 Messrs. W. and. V. Casey's Informal, Bst. 131b .'. (E. Manson) 2 3 Mr. W. E. Herbert's Bo Peep, Bst. lib. (A. Eeed) 3 (Winner trained by T. F. Quinlivan.) Also started: 2 Persic, 7st. 111b. (H. WatBon); 5 Wawata. 7st. 121b. (0. Sinclair); 8 Zia, 7st. 71b. (G. Yonng); 7 Demagogue, 7st. 61b. (O. Eeed); 13 Eisinghom, 7st. 51b. ( )t 10 Stirrup Cup, 7st. 51b. (R. Murphy); 4 Tigritiya, 7st. 31b. (E. Eeed); 12 Canfimana, 7st. 31b. (R. 0. Eeid); 6 Cherry Mart, 7st. sjib., ino. 2jlb. over -ft). Clarke); 10 Bonville, 7st. (P. Corlett); 9 Preface, 7st. (8. Bagby); 11 Sylla., 7st-. (H. Smith). Won, by a length and a half. A nose separated second and third. Time, 49 4-5 sec.' CHAMPION PLATE, of 800 sovs. One mile ' ' ■ and a quarter. : Mr. T. H. Lowry's b. m. Desert Gold, by All. Black—Aurarius, syrs., Bst. - 131b (H. Gray) 1 1 Mr-. T. H. Lowry's Estland, 7st. 111b. (C. Price) 2 2 Messrs. V. and E. Biddiford's Menelaus, Bst. 111b (A. Eeed) 3 (Winner trained by F. Davis.) Also started: Colonel Soult. 9st.' lib! (H. Goldfinch); Adjutant, 9st. (F. E. Jones); Red Ribbon, Bst. 131b. (J. Olaen); Ohuckle, :7at-. 61b. (E:-Seed). ■ Won easily from end to end; Mcnelaus a couple of lengths behind Estland. Time, 2min: 7 3-ssec. • - - RUAHINE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. G. Seifert's br. m. Polynesian, by Jlaniapoto—Dolly, 4yrs„ Bst. 141b., . : inc. 2Jlh.: over ..' (J.- Olsen) 1 7 Mr. F. R. Peirce's Trickery. 7st. (F. Corlett) 2 4 Mr. p.-Turnbull's- Bloomine, 7st. 101b., • ■inc. -lib. over ;.... (H. Grey) 3 (Winner trained by A. Watson.) 1 Also started: 1 Sardinia, Bst. 111b. (E. Manson); 5 Tremena, Bst. 21b. (R. 0. Eeid); 9 Eylstone. 7st. 121b. (H: Watson); 3 Claverhouse, 7st. 91b. (G. Clarke); 10 Black Heath. 75t.,21b. (S. Bagby); 6 Quinn's Post, 7st. (C. Eeed); 8 Matilda, 6st.'l2lb„ inc. 51b. over (G. Younff); 11 Royal Battery, 7st.. inc. 91b. over (T. Yonng). -. Won by several lengths. * Time, lmin. 16 Msec. NAINAI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Fko I

~v „ „ . furlongs. .4 Mr. F. Prcston'B br. f. Lingerie, by . Finland—Finery, 3yrs., 7st. 9Slb.. inc. ■ Ijlb. over (H. Gray) 1 3 Mr. M. Williams's Waimatao, 7st. 111b., „ -inc. lib. oTer ■ (A. Reed) 2 B Mr. J. Goring Johnston's- Birienvale, ?st. lib (G. Clarke) 3 (winner trained by ,T. Farmer.) ' Also started: 2 Merrio Polo, 7st. 111b. (R. Seed); Sweet Tippcrary, 7st. 11 jib., inc. lSlb. over (0. Carmont); 1 Comment, 7st 41b: (C. Eeed); 5 Shiela, -7st. 21b. (J. Hockley); 9 Trentham Rose. 6st. 91b. (S. Basbv)7 Rajput, 6st. 71b. (G. Young). . Won by tiro lengths; a length between second and third. Time, ltnin. 3scc.

WAVERLEY MEETING

, . OUP WON BY WHITE BLAZE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wanganui, October 22. At tho" Waverley-Waitotara races thcro was a large attendance. The weather was fine. The totajisator figures were £22,275, against £23,101 last year. Results:— BEEWEE HANDICAP of 180 sovs. Sir furlongs. Tree 1 Lucerne, 7st. 61b ; (Morris) 1 Glenroy, Bst. 61b. z 3 .'Starengo, 7st. "131b ....< 3 Also started: 6 Hushman, 9st.; 4 Lady Middleton, 7st. 131b.; 2 Interlude, 7st. 91b.;

5 Hushabye, 7st. 31b.; 8 Bivouac, 6st. 101b. A good raee. Wou bv a neck; Starengo a length away. Interlude and Hushabye next. Time, Imm. 15sec. MORTON■ MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 105 govs, wcightrfor-agc. Gevcn furlongs. 10 Compel i 3 Sartolino 2 1 First line 3 Also started: 6 Trench Wheel 9 Warmth, 12 Approbation, 4 War Loan, 2 Trombone, 5 Royal Beign, 11 Lady Glide, 5 Staccato, 10 Oika. , Won by a head, First Line a length away. War Loan, Staccato, and Trombone were next. Time lmin. 30 4-ssec. HANDICAP HtTRDLES of -135 60VB. One mile and a half. 1 Colorado, lOat. 61b 1 6 Ascaloon, 9st. 41b 2 8 Zetes, ltet. 121b 3 Also started: 4 Flying Camp, lost. 111b.: 3'Mat-took, lOst. 101b.; 7 Otter, lOst. 611).; 5 Veto, 10s t.; 2 Calais. Set. 41b.; 9 Silver Tim, 9st.; 10 Poethogue, 9st. Won easily by two lengths Zetes five lengths away. Silver Tim, Veto, and Flying Camp were next, in order. Poethogue, Mattock and Calais fell. Time, 2min. WILSON ST A K Kb', of 105 povb. Special - weights. Four furlongs. 1 Inah .: (L. Nodder) 1 7 Movement 2 6 King Shimose 3 WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP, of 300 »ovs. One mile and a Quarter. 12 White Blaze, fist. 10lb 1 1 Toa Tere, 9st. 91b ; £ 7 Golden Grafton, 7st. 91b 3 Also started: 2 Analogue, Bat. 41b.; 4 Iceberg Bst. lib.; 8 Moulu, '/Bt- 101b.; 3 Crawford, 7st. 111b.; 9 Maid o' Gowrie, 7st. 81b.;' 10 King Oliiara, 7st. 81b.; 5 Alteration, 6st.. 101b.: 6 Haumaiaka, 6»t. 101b.; 11 Signorella, 6st. 71b. "White Blaze won comfortably By a lcngm. Golden Grafton wati a length and a half away. liaumaltalta, Alteration, Anaioguo, and Crawford finished nest in that order. Time, 2min. 9 4-ssco. ' FLYING HANDICAP oi 125 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Taura-ngapit-o, 7st. 3ib (M'Carten) 1 3 Vladlneau, ■ Vet. 131b 2 5 Mystified, 7st. 111b 3 Also started: 2 Cora Ora, 9st.; 4 Whito Banger, 7st. 131b.; 6 Gipsy Gem, 7st. 21b.; 7 Compel, 7et.; 8 Little Ann, 7st.;'9 Denounce, 7st. Won comfortably by a length and a half; Mystified, was a length away, and Gipsy Gem, Gomtpel, and Cora Ora next in that order. Timo, lmin. 153-ssec. HOUMAHaKI STAKES, of 150 sovs. One mile. 1 Nobleman, ?3t 1 6 Duigte, Bst. 31b. . 2 9 Olavis. 7st. 21b 3 Also started: Alteration, Bst. 51b.; 2 'Cello, Bst. Mb.; 3 Henry Olay, Set. lib.; 8 Camp Guard, 7st. 121b.; 5 I'oro 7st. 121b.; Crown Head, 7st. 101b.; 10 Coral King, 7st. 61b.; 11 War Loan, 7st. Won easily by a clear length. Time, lmin. 43 l-ssec. JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES, of 105 sovs. Fire furlongs. 4 Madame Kistori, 9st. 61b. ... (B. Hatch) 1 6 Humourist. Bst. 81b 2 3 Gold Bearing, Bst. 91b 3 Albo started 5 Pergola, 9st. lib.; 1 Munition Bst. 111b.; 2 Rowa JteiYa. Bst. 81b.; 6 King Shimose. Bst. fflb.: 9 Primate. Bst. 31b.; 7 Gipsy (Jem, Bst. 21b.; .8 Maniahore, Sat. 21b. Won by a short neck. Time, imin. sscc.

j THE GORE MEETING

.TOOK CARRIES OFF SPRING HANDICAP. By Telegraph—Press Association. Core, October 22. The opening day of the Gore Spring Meeting was marred considerably by heavy rain. There was a good attendance. The course was heavy, and slow times were registered. The totalizator figures were £10 517 10s'., against £13,039 for the first day last year. Results:— DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. 1" Kauwhero.. Bst. 121b 1 3 Centimeter, Bst, 101b 2 7 First Office, B'st 3 Scratched: St. Hilary and Gaberlunzie. Won by three lengths. Time. lmin. 20sec. IIATAHRA TROT HANDICAP, of HQ sovb. 4 Two miles. 1 Scottish Queen, 12yds. behind 1 4 Sweet Chimes, 72yds. behind 2 2' Princess Cole, limit 3 All started. ; Won by eight lengths. , Time. smin. 17sec. SPRING HANDICAP of 210 sovs. Oue mile and a quarter. ■3 look, 7st. 71b 1 4 Glenshire, 7st. 2 1 Thaddeus, Bst. lib 3 ! Scratched: Fiery Cross, Pedd-el-Bahr, Redowa. and Whipcord. Won by four Innpths. Time; 2min. 16sec. WAIMEA HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sova. Six furlongs. 1 Borodino. Bs.t. 101b. 1 4 Benefit, fist. 71b 2 8 Helicon Bst. 101b 3 Scratched: .Triple Entente. Erroneous, Fitz Osborne, Uokclaine, and Glenton. Won by half a lencth. Time. lmin. 18sec. LABOUR DAY TROT HANDICAP of 90 sovs. One mile and a half. 3 South Stnr. limit 1 5 Paoepte. 168yris. behind 2 9 Confidence. 12yds. behind 3 RcmtclW: o?ft. r ml Bvnadalbano. W/>n «asilv. 3rnin. M 2-sscc. EASTERN STEEPLECHASE of 125 sovs. A bout two mills'and three-quarters. J 7*rl<«ma f <M. 71K 1 4 P«eple.Bß. l?."i 1 Wfillwond, lost. tV.b 3 TUfi fMiowin? - horses Tu V4 ho»:v. Pnbin. Silver R-nirc. and Cnnnio Hughio. ft, I#>nrrfV|. Tjjne. SSCC. FLYING HAND Tr?A p . of 130 sovs. Sis

furlongs. 6 Finland. 6r>- 71b 1 1 TTilhovne Bst. 12lb ?• 2 WW, 7sF. 3 STMehnrf. Kllioy. Sir Mult, f"d i/nrlf T*" n nt. Won by two lengthy. Tin,!.. Imin. lOciv. CHARLTON 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. ?. Rlnnonons". 7sf.. 'lb 1 A Tir»Tiei"Tn. 7st. IQlh 2 3 raV,l(fn,V(.i. 7 5 (., IP.IV, 3 W"-i hv four lengths. Time lmin. 32 l-£scc. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. By Telegraph—Press Association. The following are the acccptances for j tho second day:— SECOND DISTRICT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Kawhero, 9st. 101b.; St. Hilary, 9st. 81b.; Centimetre, Est. 61b.; Gaberlunzie, Bst. lib.; Calma, 7st.' 71b.; Santollte, 7st. 71b. WAIKAKA HANDICAP. One mile and' a distance—Fiery Cross, 9st, 81b.; Daytime, Bst. 51b.; Thaddeus, Bst. 31b.; Sedff-el-Bahr, Bat.; Glenshine, 7st. <lb.; Eedowa, 6st. 101b.; Hardsliot, fet. 71b.; Whipcord, 6st. 71b.; War Star, 6st. 71b. DOMINION HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Borodino, 9st. 71b.; Kawhero, 9st. lib.; St. Hilary, Bst. 131b.; Helicon, Bst. 121b.; Benefit, Bst. 111b.; Leaping Burn, Bst. 81b.; Partisan, Sst. 71b.; Fitzosborne, Bst. 21b.; Madam Butterfly; 7st. 131b.; Marcanne, 7st. 101b.; Ayclifie, 7st. 101b.; Moneymusk, 7st. 71b.; Wingform, 7st. 71b.; Glenton. 7st. 71b.

WANTWOOD STEEPLECHASE. About two miles and a half. Peerless, list. 51b.; Well-

wood, list.; Zarkoma, lOst. 101b.; Glenthorne, 10at. 81b.; Silvcrspire, lOst. 31b.; Turehaua, lOst. 21b.; Cannie Hughie. 9st. 71b.; Glengirl. 9st. 71b.: Robin. 9st. 71b. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Multiplication, Bst. 121b.; Kiljcy, Sst. lllb.; Eedshire, Bst. 51b.; Palamon, oat. 21b.; Glensponsc, 7st. 91b.; Kilrush, 7st. 91b.; Miss Finland, 7st. 71b.; Sir Malt, 7st. Sib.; Multoe. 7st. 31b.; Lady Trent, 6st. 121b. MURIHIIvU HANDICAP. One mile.Mar6a, 9at. 51b.; Daytime, Bst. 121b.; Bonsign, Sst.; Glendower, 7st. 121b.; Partisan. 7st. 121b.; Benefit, 7st. lllb.; Leaping Burn, 7Bt. lllb.; Redowa, 7st. 101b.; Lion, 7st. 101b.; Placid, 7st. 21b.; Madame Butterfly, 7st. 41b.; Osier, 7st. 31b.; Achilleus, 7st.; Henriette, 7st. OTAMA TROT HANDICAP. . One mile and a half.—Cross Battery, limit; Princess Eugene, limit; Barooga, limit; Breadalbane, limit; Last. Vue, 48 yards behind; Fred, 60 yards behind; ■ Mirani, 72 yards behind> Silver Shoe, 84 yards behind: Vera Mauritius, 84 yards behind; Sweet Chimes, 96 yards behind: Scottish Queen. 108 sards behiud; Seaward Spot, 108 yards behind: Lady Wild. 108 yards behind; Eros, 108 yards behind; Eealto, 144 yards behind; Harold Direct, 144 yards behind; Sir Gavin 144 jviTds behind. BALFOUR TROT HANDICAP. One mile. —Dolly Rogers, limit; Lucy Child, limit; Rose Chimes, limit; Gladfield, l. 1 ™ 1 ';; 1 Harold Soon. 12 yards behind; Kiwi, 48 yard 9 behind: Flower o' Turi, 60 yards behind; Fred, 60 yards behind; Silver Shoe, 72 yards behind: Green Stripe, 72 yards behind; Royal George, '84 yards behind; F,ros, 84 yards behind: South Star, 84 yards behind; Arbiter, 96 yards behind.

RANCIORA CUP. By Telegraph—Press. Association. CTirlstchnroh, October 22. The following is the result of the chief event at the North Canterbury and Oxford J.O. Annual Meeting:— RANGIORA CUP. One mile and a distance.—4 Comely, 1; 3 King Star, 2; 1 Snub, 3. Also started: 5 Oxcnhope, 2 Margerine, 6 Red Book. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. lOsec.

SYDNEY ASCOT THOUSAND. By Telegraph-Press Aswjciation- Copyright (Kec. October 22, 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, October 22. The following is the result of the &SCOT THOUSAND, of IOGO sots. One milo. First Division.—Beu Fuller, 1; Molly Kelvin,.2; Fairy Feet, 3. Won by two lengths and a half. Time, lmin. 47 l-sßec. Socond Division.—Barbaradalo, 1; Limestone, 2: Truo Lass, 3. Wou bv a. length, lime, lmini 47 4-ssec.