THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 32, 1 November 1933, Page 13

THE RACING WORLD

GOLDEN WINGS FIT Stewards’ Favourite NOTES AND COMMENTS Jaloux and N.Z. Cup (By “The Watcher.”) H.- E. Russell with Golden Wings. Golden Chance, Brown Betty and Gipsy Rove, went down to Riccarton last nignt. The Stewards’ Handicap candidate has done well since he raced at Trentham. Has Twice Been Fourth. Jaloux. who will be one of the New Zealand Cup runners again this year, has run fourth in the last two Cups. Twelve months ago he was purchased on the eve of the race, by Mr. P. F. Campbell, former owner of Compris. and he has since been trained by C. Davey. Jaloux has often shown promising form, but he has just as often failed. His second at Banks Peninsula on Saturday suggests he may be prominent in Cup running. Tucker Returns. The hurdle horseman I. Tucker, who returned to Melbourne after the Great Northern meeting in June last, came back to New Zealand this week, and has again joined up with J. Fryer at Hawera. Had a Useful Teain. Recent racing has demonstrated that the late R. Longley had a useful team,in Work at the time of his death, which occurred in July. One of them, Cranford, won a race at Rangiora on Labour Day, while two others. High Tor and Gaysame, were successful at Motukarara on Saturday. Sibella’s Opponents. The failure of Haere Tonu in the Halswell Hack Handicap can be overlooked as he met with serious interference (says the “Star”). Bon Tray impressed by an excellent finishing effort which earned second place, and Royal Amphora is likely to improve on his fourth. Falkland ran a fair race, and Tuirau showed improvement. Errantry finished poorly. Veteran Jockey. 11. Donovan, who is to ride Minerval in the New Zealand Cup, is a veteran in every sense of the word. The last important winner he steered was Magdala in the Winter Cup of 1912. Donovan won the D.J.C. Birthday Handicap on Quiltiri in 1896, the Forbury Handicap on Black and Gold in 1897, the New Zealand St Leger on Kelburn in 1903, and the Great Easter on Lady Lillian in the same year. He also rode over sticks, and If he could land the New Zealand Cup he would get a great reception from the “boys.” Interference. After the Halswell Hack Handicap, at Motukarara on Saturday, there was an inquiry into interference with Haere Tonu by Errantry, after the field had gone about two furlongs. Evidence was given by A. Messervy (rider of Haere Tonu) and E. J. Ludlow (rider of Tuirau), also by the steward who was stationed at the turn. The evidence showed that Errantry, who was on the outside, was lugging in all the way, and it was decided to take no action. Half-brother £o Sibella. F. D. Jones has in his stable a halfbrother, by British Empire, to Sibella. He is a two-year-old, and will race aS Safety Zone. Peter Jadison Was Overdue. Peter Jackson, winner of the Moonee Talley Cup, races , in the same interests ns the Caulfield Cup winner, Gaine Carrington, but, whereas Mr. J. Phillips owns Gaine Carrington, his half-brother, iPeter Jackson, is raced on lease. It has been a good week’s work for Mr. Phillips,.

• the stakes alone amounting to over £7OOO, but 'both horses have been over twelve ■months in showing their true form. In fact, it is nineteen months since Peter Jackson had won a race. As a three-year-old he showed a lot of promise, winning both St. Lcgets, but last season his form was very disappointing. C. I. Godby trains the two horses. Air. 1 inilips had, and probably still has, the distinction of being the only “old boy of one of the great Public Schools of Victoria to take up bookmaking. He is an old Wesley Collegian. Silver Jest Unlucky. , . Silver Jest was very unlucky in the Okains Trial Stakes at .Motukarara on Saturday (says the Christchurch writer “Argus.”) He was well placed early, and was going well running round the turn, when he disappeared suddenly, having been knocked back. He lost a lot of ground, and the finishing run )vhich landed him in second place suggested that the interference cost him the race. Silver Jest, a three-year-old by Silverado from Comique, bv Limond from Farce, by King Rufus or Absurd from Cowl, has not done much racing, but he should start winning for Dr. M. G. Louisson very soon, while he may work his way into good company before the end of the season. His Career Before Him. ■ The Riccarton owner-trainer K. Mur-ray-Aynsley produced Silver Scorn . in ithe Spring Plate on New Zealand Cup day last year as a prelude to her successes in the Denby, Oaks and Stead Cup, m the sane week. This year he will be represented by Liege Lord, a three-year-old bay gelding by Night Raid. There is no suggestion that Liege Lord is anything out of the ordinary, but he has done practically no racing to speak of, and is bred well enough to improve. His dam, Liege Lady, is by'Paladin from Strong, an English-bred mare who was imported ■by the late Mr. J. F. Buchanan. Strona is by Stornaway (son of Desmond) from Dark Blue, by Dark Ronald—Edict by Diamond Jubilee- —Decree Nisi by Wisdom. She was sold to Australia at the Kinloch dispersal. A Derby Hope. . , Falkland, who is due to run in the Spring Plate at Riccarton on Saturday, is Sir Charles Clifford’s Denby candidate. He has not done much racing, but was a winner at Dunedin last month, ana was third in his race at Motukarara on Saturday’. As might be expected of a Stonyhurst product, Falkland is bred well enough for a Derby, being 'by Winning •Hit from Brave Deed., by Antagonist from Gallantry by Clanranald. Falkland is a brother to Zeebrugge, who was showing useful form when he met with the mishap that ended his career at Trentham last season. Art Gallery. . , „ „ _ With reference to the mare Art Gallery, who has gone to Melbourne to race, Mr. D. J. C. McDonald, Levin, writes:— * I purchased her some time ago, and have sent her to my brother. R. T. McDonald, at Caulfield, to be trained and raced by him. She was not owned by J. K. Me. Donald.” Sibella’s Jockey. H. Mackinuon. the boy who rode sibella to victory in the Halswell Hack Handicap on Saturday, providing a totalisator sensation,'is one of the two boys that F. D. Jones, Mr. H. A. Knight’s trainer, got his eye on when he was in Sydney recently. Neither of them had ridden a horse in a race till they came to New Zealand, but both of them won on Saturday. Maekinnon’s mate, A. Russell, riding Ramo in the Akaroa Handicap. Russell was a golf caddie when F. D t Jones made his acquaintance, for the New Zealand trainer is a golfing enthusiast, and plays, when in Christchurch, at Russiey. Unfortunately for Mackinnon, neither the owner nor the trainer of Sibella had any betting interest in the race, and. of course, jockeys are forbidden to bet at all, even on the totalisator, so that the possibility of a special bonus would be ruled out of the question, < ; , Drum Fire Misbehaves. After taking over Drum Fire from the Ohokebore stable his present trainer, C. McCarthy, had reason to consider that the gelding had got but of his bad track

habits, and that he would not have the same trouble with him as his previous trainers and riders. Drum Fire certainly showed a big improvement in his demeanour when galloped by McCarthy last week, but he was on his worst behaviour at the start of the highweight event at Motukarara on Saturday, and he not only dwelt on the mark when the tapes were released, but he refused to move off when the field was on its way, and he was walked back to the enclosure. The incident was not palatable to investors, as he was the public-fancy, and on his Rangiora form his prospects of winning appeared very bright. It is now intended to give Drum Fire a course of barrier practice at headquarters. Auckland Riders.

The following riding engagements have been announced for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club's meeting next Saturday:—C. Thomson, Riotous, Hauwai; J. A. Forsyth, Tatyoon; E. A. Keesing. King’s Knave; H. Goldfinch, Royal Artist. Royal Gallant, Kiltowyn; S. Tremain, Sea Fox, Mungatoon, Desert Star; G. A. Baker, Supreme Ruler: R. W. McTavish, King March, Palm Queen, Gay Broney; 11. Dulicu, Zane Grey; W. T. Broughton, Speedmint, Gay Sheila; C. Goulsbro, L’Allegro, D’Artagnan : H. Gilmer. Ka■rangapai; E. Manson, Tavern Knight; D. J. Burgess, Thespis; A. G. Parsons, Alpinus. King’s Archer; 0. W. Mclnally, Alignment, Siroma. “Alice Hawthorn,” “Horse and Hound’’ tells an interesting story of how an unknown gipsy girl had her name itzmortalised. The thoroughbred mare Rebecca was out in a field at New Parks (England), where some itinerant gipsies were camped. The mare had just had a foal, and one of the gipsy girls went up to the house of the owner, Mr. Plummer, and reported what had happened. He returned with the girl to look after the mare and the foal, which in due course because one of the most famous in. history, both on the race tracks and at the stud. Mr. Plummer asked the gipsy girl what her name was. “Alice Hawthorn,” she replied. “I shall call the foal after you,” said Mr. Plummer. Alice Hawthorn (by Muley Moloch from Rebecca) proved one of the greatest race mares in history, and at the stud her progeny included the great horse Thormanby, sire of the dam of Bend Or. If Alice Hawthorn had done no more than produce Thormanby . she would have been entitled to enduring fame as a brood mare. Other famous marcs sired by Thormanby (in addition to Rouge Rose) were Sunshine and Feronia. Among the races won by Alice Hawthorn were the Chester Cup (two miles and a quarter) and the Ascot Gold Vnse (two miles). The mare (foaled in 1838) was essentially a stayer. The Human Touch. The London. “Sporting Life” says that immediately after Hyperion passed the winning post in the St. Leger, Lord. Derby remarked, aa he mopped his brow: — “I have been away for a thinning cure, but, believe me, an experience like this is far more effective and much cheaper.’’ Then, despite the great excitement of his victory, Lord Derby showed again that human touch which has so endeared him to the public. A policeman saluted as Lord Derby passed. His lordship eyed the constable’s war ribbons and eaid: “Where did you win the V.C.?” “At the retirement in ‘fourteen, sir,” answered the policeman. Lord Derby thrust out his hand. Looking as proud as if he himself had won the St. Leger, the constable shook hands, and mutual congratulations were exchanged by peer and P.O. Did Not Like It. At Madgeburg, Germany, last month, racegoers took ■exception to what they considered a bad ride by the American jockey Everett Haynes on the favourite, and, according to a Chicago paper, it was only through the strenuous efforts of the police that Haynes escaped n rough handling. Haynes has done well in Germany this year, but neither foreign trainers nor jockeys will have an opportunity of following their calling there next season.

TRAINING GALLOPS Preparing for Cup Meeting By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, October 31. The weather was fine, with a cold wind, for training work this morning. Rain overnight left the outside of the course proper in good order, but times, with few exceptions, were not fast. Berate and Liege Lord ran seven furlongs in lmin. 31sec. . Cricket Bat did a mile alone ni Imm. 40 4-ssec., a smart performance after going very fast early, Cleaner took lmin. 38sec. for an easy seven furlongs. Fracas covered half a mile in oosec. Rational II and Ringing Cheer did six furlongs in lmin. 19sec. Silvox covered a mile and a quarter in 2min. llsec., High Rank joining in for the last mile, which took lmin. 44 l-o SC Red Manfred went a mile in lmin. 42 3-sscc., the last half-mile taking uO 3-u sec. „ Guarantee, with Red Dance in company for the last half-mile, went seven furlongs in lmin. 29 l-Csec. Silent Flight, Horn Reef, and. Pm Money ran half a mile brilliantly m 48 l-ssec. . . „ r Copyist went a mile in Inina 4b Control and Custodian did half a mile along the back in 52see. Croupier had the best of Hurlingham over five furlongs, occupying lmin. -sec. Heather Glow beat Falkland easily over a mile. Tout 1c Monde and Rocket, on terms, beat Nightflyer by three lengths over a mile and a quarter; time, 2mm. 14 J-o sec. The pace was slow early, the last mile taking lmin, 47sec„ and the last half-mile 53sec. Bright Shade, with Red Arrow over the last part, ran a mile in lmin. 4< sec. Monastic, brought home by l\ u, * n p Pen, ran seven furlongs in lmin. ol 1-u Ramo and Glandovey went half a mile in 52sec. , . Passion Fruit and Emotion covered six furlongs in lmin. 18 4-ssec. Errantry and Master Reynard galloped half a mile in 50 2-ssec.. Marcus Cicero and Invoice failed to go away together from the half-mile, the former doing the distance in oO 3-osec., and the latter in. 51sec. Bright Red and St. Joan covered five furlongs in lmin. Iteneiagli beat Bramblctorn over a mile, taking lmin. 47sec., after doing the first half in 22sec. . Metal Bird boat Manuiri over six furlongs in lmin. 21 2-3 sec. Great Star, who has been on the easy list, went over seven furlongs with Double Shot in lmin. 34sec. Manetho did half a mile easily in al. S_l Sweet Agnes and Tea Garden covered seven furlongs comfortably in lmin. ol I *Sam Smith, with Arrow Rose over the last half of the journey, galloped six furlongs in lmin. 20sce. , Southdown went a mile in Imm. 4<j l-ssec., Water Polo joining in for the last five furlongs. , Haere Tonu and Variant ran half a mile along the back in 52soc. True Shaft and Nightguard galloped half a mile in 52 2-ssec. Some Shamble and Niggerhead covered six furlongs in lmin. 20sec., Riri taking the same time alone. „ . , Lordly Knight galloped five furlongs smartly in lmin, 2 l-ssec. Night Recital and Eupator covered six furlongs in lmin. 19 3-ssec., and Lady Zephyr the same distance easily in lmin. 22sec. ’• Silver Brier, with a mate over the last part, ran a mile in lmin. 47 4->>sec. Kerbside, with the assistance of Prince Warden, ran half a mile in 50 4-.>sec. Spoon ran a mile in lmin. 45 3-ssec. Royal Amphora covered half, a mile very easily in 55sec. . . Importance ran six furlongs in imip. 19 4-Jiscc. Silly Owl did half a mile in 503-ssec. Drain Fire beat Cranford over six furlongs in Iniiii. 17 l-ssec. Gaysome went half a mile along the back in 49 4-ssec. Don Jose jumped five hurdles very well.

WORK AT AUCKLAND Gay Sheila’s Good Effort By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, October 31. The weather was fine and the going first-class, for training at Ellerslie this morning, and there was more galloping than usual. The course proper, with the poles 35ft. out from the rails, was available, and the bulk of the fast work was done on this. . , , . „ Whcnuakura was the first out, being sent half a mile. He covered the first furlong in 11 4-ssec.. and completed the distance in 50sec., running on solidly at the finish. . The Mitchelson Cup candidates Led Sun, Carfex, and Lord Vai were associated over a round, running the distance in 2min. 4 3-ssee. They covered the last seven furlongs in Imin. 33 4-ssec., and the final half-mile in 54sec. The first-named pair were together at the finish, with Lord Vai about five lengths away. Bed Bun, who had the outside running and was wide out going out of the straight, was staving on at the end, though he was being kept up to his work. Carfex also worked better than usual, his effort being most satisfactory. Karangapai finished in front of Prince Colossus at the end of five furlongs run in lmin. 4 2-ssec., the first two taking 2j see. My Money and Boyal Appellant ran half a mile, the former finishing in front in 52sec. One of. the best efforts of the morning was registered by King Musk, who had Alpinus as a companion over seven furlongs. He ran the first three furlongs m 37 l-sscc., four in 50sec., and the full distance in lmin. 32 3-ssee. King Musk was in front at the finish, and was going much better than his companion. After running his first furlong in 12 sec., Kiltowyn registered 50 2-ssee. for half a mile, and could have done better. Baroscope, who looks much improved as the result of recent racing, strode over seven furlongs in lmin. 44 4-ssec. He is to run in the Jlitchelson Cup. and will be ridden by E. Manson. Chief Cook, United, and Echo Song went away from the five-furlong post, and after running their first two. furlongs in 24 3-ssec., came home in lmin. 3 2-ssec. This was a good effort, and Chief Cook, who was being kicked up at the finish, was a shade in front. Grant’s Opal gave a safe display over the steeplechase fences. On the flat Zane Grey, Kairuri, and Banilia started off over a round of the steeplechase fences, commencing at the sod ‘wall. They negotiated the fences on the flat, Bamba then dropping out. The other pair continued on over the hill and finished up by again jumping the fences ‘on the flat. They both went well, though Kairuri was inclined to be a bit careful. I Arrivals this morning included View Halloo, Porotiti, Mother‘Superior, Spiral, Pomp, Count Lendroff, All Humbug, and Coachman. Master Bricrly, who has been racing in Sydney during the last few months, returned in charge of Tt. S. Bagby yesferday, and he was out exercising this morning. At Takanini. j Fast work at Takanini this morning was carried out on the inside grass track. The going was excellent. Gallant Knight was first out and completed half n mile in 51 3-ssec. Greek Gold was a neek in front of Exaggeration at the end of six furlongs in lmin. 16 l-ssee., the first three taking 3“sec. Tatyoon was three lengths clear of Arch Baler, with Thespis half a length further back over five furlongs in lmin. 3 3-sscc. Nun Nicer beat Nicodemus over four furlongs in 51 3-ssec., and Cherry King completed Ms work byrunning the last three furlongs in 38 4-ssec. Gold Pocket beat Expectancy by half s

a length over six furlongs, the last five taking Imih. 4 4-ssec. Speedmint and King March were sent a mile, with Tavern Knight to assist them over the last seven furlongs. The full distance took lmin. 45 l-ssec., and the last half-mile 53 l-ssec. Tavern Knight, who was just in front of Speedmint, with King March a neek away, ran the last seven furlongs in lmin. 31sec. The best effort of the morning was registered by Gay Sheila, who beat Gay Marigold by a neck at the 'end of five furlongs in''lmin. 2 l-ssec. Gay Sheila worked attractively, and could have bettered her time.' W. 11. Jarvis arrived at Takanini from Sydney yesterday with Amnion Ra, and is quartered at J. L. Gray’s stable. Solomon has been scratched for the Great Northern Guineas, Superior and Day Wind for the Welcome 'Stakes, nnd Refresher for the Shorts Handicap, to be run at Ellerslie next Saturday. AUCKLAND TRIALS Carfex and Red Sun Dominion Special Service. Auckland, October 31. Some good gallops were recorded at Ellerslie and Takanini this morning by horses engaged at the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting, x The work at Ellerslie was accomplished on the course proper, where the flags were out 3a lect, and the going was "excellent after the recent rain. Carfex and Red Sun were on terms about five lengths ahead of Lord Vai at the end of a round in 2min. 4 3-ssec„ the last seven furlongs in lmin. 33 4qssec., and the last half-mile in 54sec. Carfex was going best at tho finish, but Rod Sun, who was on rhe outside throughout, responded well when kicked up in the last furlong. . Lord Vai dropped behind slightly at the turn, and. was not ridden out. Carfex and Red Sun are both in great heart. . , Whenuakura, after running the first furlong in 11 4-ssec„ was under n nice hold to complete half a mile iu 50sec. He is improving all the time, Kiltowyn sprinted half a mile in oO 2-ssec., doing it well. Chief Cook was much too good for United and Echo Song over five furlongs in lmin. 3 3-ssee. Chief Cook went wide round the turn, and finished on very strongly. lie is in splendid trim, and wiJ be. very difficult to beat in the Flyiiig Handicap on ■ Saturday, when he will be ridden by H. Wiggins. King Musk was finishing better than Aipinus at the entL of seven furlongs covered in lmin. 32 3-ssec. Aipinus set a fast pace over the first half-mile, run in 50 l-ssec., but King Musk was too solid for him at the end. King Musk ?s on the improve, and will not be disgraced in the Great Northern Guineas, although it is not expected that he will beat Gay Sheila. Baroscope, after doing a little, trotting, ran an easy seven furiongs in lmin. 44sec. He has come through the ordeal of five races in just over a fortnight really well, and, although he has yet to prove himself at a mile and a half, he is one of the possibilities in the Mitchelson Cup, which is a very open race. The inside grass was in use at Takanini, and Gay Sheila took, the honours of the morning by finishing just in front of Gay Marigold at the end of five furlongs, which took lmin. 2 l-ssec. Both worked well, and the effort indicated that Gay Marigold is likely to show a return to her best form very shortly. Alignment showed speed in leading Hollv Lu in the early stages, but the latter finished well to beat him. at the conclusion of seven furlongs run in lmin. 30sec. Holly Ln is to have his first race this season in the Gordon Handicap, but be requires n vigorous rider to get the best out of him. Exaggeration and Greek Gold were responsible for a solid effort over six furlongs, in Imin. IGsec. There was little between them at the finish, and Exaggeration should be very dangerous in the Shorts Handicap, in which she is to be ridden by the apprentice. E. W. Jones, who won on her at Avondale. Speedmint and King Mnrch went a mile in lmin. 45 3-ssec. Tavern Knight Assisted over the Inst seven furlongs, nnd the trio finished abreast, the last, seven taking lmin. 31 1-sm-c. Speedmint has never looked better than nt present, and should ho ready for a fine effort on Saturday. The Intost arrivals include i icw Halloo, Porotiti. Mother Superior. Spiral. Pomp. All llumbuf’. and Count Lcndroff. Ammon Ra nnd Master Brierlv returned from Sydney on Monday. The former is located nt Takanini'. and Master Hricrly is bock nt Ellerslie. Both are in good condition after the trip. Scratchings nre:—Great Nori hern Guineas: Lndy Diana. Solomon. como Stakes: Scncrior. Day M ind. Shorts Handicap : Refresher.

CLUB AMALGAMATION Danncvirke and Woodville PROPOSAL HELD OVER Dominion Special Service. Danncvirke, October 31. The question of amalgamating with the Woodville District Jockey Club was considered at a special meeting of the Danncvirke Racing Club last week. _lt was decided after considerable discussion that the proposal should be considered after the club’s March meeting. Mr. T. H. G. Lloyd said the club owed approximately £292 to sundry creditors, and over £4OO to the estate of the late Mr. Jonathan. Holden. He believed there was a more favourable outlook for rhe club, and strongly advocated deferring consideration of the amalgamation proposals until after the club’s March meeting. DATES ALTERED Pahiatua Club’s Meeting Dominion Special Service. Pahiatua, October 31. A letter was received at a meeting of the stewards of the Pahiatua Racing Club from the New Zealand .Racing Conference forwarding an objection raised by the Marlborough club against the application by Pahiatua for April 27 and 28 for its race meeting. After some discussion on the matter it was decided to race on January 26 and 27. just after the Wellington summer meeting. Careful consideration was given to the programme, and several alterations made. The following reappointments of officials were made: Starter. Mr. H. E. Connop; judge, Mr. U. Shannon; timekeeper, Mr. W. 11. Gaisford. THE SPRING PLATE / ■ The Spring Plate, run at special weights on the first day of the New Zealand Cup meeting, usually produces something out of the ordinary, but this year the field is well below its usual dimensions. It is possible, however, for some of the little raced three-year-olds to develop good form. The weights to be carried are:— Manetho, 8.2. Davolo, 7.7 Falkland, 7.7.' Liege Lord, 7.7. Bettweycoed, 7.2. Gipsy Love, 7.2. Sweet Agnes, 7.2.

MELBOURNE CUP Twenty-three Final Acceptors - i CANTALA STAKES FIELD By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. (Koceived October 31, 7 p.m.) Melbourne, October 31. Final acceptances for events to be decided at the Victoria Racing Club’s spring meeting arc:— First Day.

TRAINING NOTES Melbourne. October 31. i At Caulfield this morning the going was good for training operations. On the steeplechase grass, Flail (F. Dempsey) ran 1J 'miles in 2miu. lljsec.. the last mile in lmin. 46sec. and the last furlong in ISiscc. He went well. Maiden Hair did the best half-mile in 49}sec. Lady Syghton and Snowacre ran a mile in lmin. 46sec. Streperus did the same distance in Imiii. 44Jsec. Count Ito and Chief Mate ran seven furlongs in lmin.'3lsec. Yuitewirra easily defeated Sea Rover over li miles in 2inin. Veridique ran five furlongs in lmin. SJsec. Scgati went li miles in 2min. lliscc. Waltzing Nellie and Picardy ran half a mile in 50sec. On the course proper Peter Jackson and Glidcaway went 11 furlongs in 2min. 34sec. Blixten. Burlesque, and Maltdale finished in that order over 1$ miles in 2min. I.3Jsec. Gaine Carrington and 'Miramond went 1-i miles in 2min. 14see. Parkwood beat Rulanut and Perpetua over the same distance in 2min. 19sec. Rogilla went li miles easily in 2min. 24sec. At the Flemington'tracks, on the course proper, Oro and Pretzel galloped ten furlongs in 2min. llsec., the last' five in lmin. 6sec. Off Duty ran six furlongs in lmin. 18 sec. Regal Son nnd Outback covered seven furlongs in lmin. ’34sec. Turbine led Tadema in the best mile in lmin. 43iscc., the first six taking lmin. 17isec. Topical and Nord strode a mile and then galloped four furlongs in 54jsec. _ Carefree ran the best six furlongs in lmin. 15sec., the first five taking lmin. 2sec. Elmaros ran nine furlongs in 2min. Isec., the last mile taking lmin. 46} sec. Petau and Trivento went ten furlongs in 2min. 12sec., the 'first four in 50sec., and the first mile in lmin. 45Jsec. On the tan. Shadow King covered four furlongs in 55isec.; 'Enthnarch five furlongs in lmin. 6Jsec.; Sally’s Robe six in lmin. 19sec.; Chatham, seven in lmin. 44sec.; Dawnlight, a mile in'lmin. 45} sec., and Danilo, ten furlongs in 2min. ISsec., the last two in 26*ec. On the 'inside grass. Motor Gaystar covered three furlongs in 39sec. Ashley Reed will ride Saurian in the Derby. Panjandrum picked up a nail, and is showing lameness. Bold Boy has arrived from Sydney. W. Cox will ride Greenhorn in the Melbourne Cup. In tho juvenile trials, on the straight, assisted by the wind. Equerry and Midi did the best four furlongs in 47Jsec. Angelo beat Milfred, 'Wardenwine, nnd Loraline over four furlongs in 4SJsee. Aztec beat Adored and The Weaner over five furlongs in lmin. Sonny Robber'ran five furlongs in lmin. 2|scc. At Mentone, on the grass, Hall .Mark and High'Brae ran a mile in lmin. 45scc. Picatus and Folklore did a mile in lmin. 4Ss‘ec.

DERBY SCRATCHINGS By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Rccived October 31, 9.50 p.m.). Melbourne, October 31. Further scratchings for the Derby are Burlesque, Gothic, Gem, Centreline, and Monarch. CHALLENGE ISSUED Lessee of Waltzing Lily RACE FOR £IOOO ASIDE By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received October 31, 9.50 p.m.) Melbourne, October 31. S. Smith, lessee of Waltzing Lily, has issued a challenge, accompanied by £IOOO, to race that mare against Gaine Carrington, Kuvera, Pretzel, Topical, or Oro over any distance from six to twelve furlongs. Smith holds the opinion that Waltzing Lily was unlucky in the Caulfield Cup nnd the Cox Plate. TANFORAN EVENT Tea Trader Favourite By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—copyright. (Received October 31, 7 p.m.) San Francisco, October 30. The New Zealand horse, Tea Trader, and Quickaway share top weight, Sst. 51b. in the Inaugural Handicap, the opening day feature of the fall meeting at Tanforan track on Wednesday. Eleven sprinters were named to-day for the five furlongs and a half. Tea Trader will be a slight favourite, with the strongest competition expected from Sun Dot 8.3, Quiekaway 8.2, Teralice 8.2, Onrush 7.11. J. DUNCAN’S APPEAL Suspension Reduced By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wanganui, October 31. The appeal of the apprentice, G. DunCan, against the suspension of one month imposed at the Waverley meeting was heard this, afternoon by the Wanganui District Committee, which confirmed the finding of the Waverley Judicial Committee, but decided to reduce the sentence to 14 days as from October 24. at the same time severely reprimanding Duncan, who will miss the Auckland spring meeting riding.

THE BIG DIVIDEND Backers of Sibella A TIMELY WIN In racing, as in many other things, it appears that there is something in a name after all. At least two of the people who backed Sibella on Saturday, one of them on the win ,machine and one for a place, did so because of a sentimental association of the name (says the Christchurch “Star.”) Mr. T. Harkness, of Lyttelton, was one of the two fortunate speculators who. had a ticket on Sibella on the win machine. He could not be classed by any means as among those who pick horses blindly, for he has been a moderate follower of races for years. In his case the name had much to do with his venture, for it was the name of his mother. In addition to that, he said, he liked the horse despite that, until Saturday, it was without form. It is probable that his fancy for it originated in the sentimental _assocmtion of the name. It attracted him sufficiently to induce him to back it for ten shillings on the win machine, and for a like sum on the place machine, t A Timely Win. It was, for him, a timely ’ "in- A watersider by occupation, he_ suffered an injury to a hand a little while ago and, as a result/ 'has been able to work. A really substantial win, therefore, could not have come at a more opportune time. It was again the association of the name that led another 'backer of Sibella to a lucky investment, though this, on .he place machine, did net return the sensational reward that' Mr. Harkness received When Mrs. Boulton, the hostess of the United Service Hotel, was • “looking them over” at Motukarara, the name Sibella recalled an association.of girlhood days, for it had been the name her father had called her by. “Worth Something.” “I felt it was worth something," said 'Mrs. Boulton. But she did not let sentiment sway her too strongly, her concession to the association of the name going no further than a contribution of five shillings to make up a ticket on the place machine. It was purely a concession to sentiment—she did not expect the horse to win. “I wish.” she said *tha. I had had a ten-shilling ticket on the win machine.” For Sibella, on the place machine, was very much a liorseof another colour from Sibella on the win machine. . ' , , . Thus, of the small band of people who ■backed Sibella on Saturday, at least two were moved by motives of sentiment, which always plays its part on all racecourses as one among the multitude of reasons that induce people to risk money on the hazard of the race.

METROPOLITAN TROTS List of Acceptors By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, October 31. The acceptances for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting on November 7 arc as follow :— SPRING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.; unhoppled trotters; 3.32 class. One mile , and a half.

Real Belle .... Bcr Ukelele Lady . 48 Groat Nelson .. 12 Cannonball .. 60 Mr. Penalty .. 12 Garner ...... 60 Merce Bingen . 24 Lough Guy ... 6 ■ivah 24 Stand By •••• 60 King’s Voyage 36 Stanley Bingen 60 Nelson Ata .... 36 Worthy Queen 60 New Mettord .. 36 Biddy Parrish 84 Great Burton .. 48 Louis Bln = en .84

EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 800 sovs.; 2.47 class. One mile and a quarter. Arabond .... ver Avernus 12 Blue Mountain, scr Somerby .... 1Phcf scr Wilma Dillon . IEditor’ scr Eureka Boy .. Major Lind .. scr George Roy .. 24 Sodium scr Indianapolis (inc. Some Guy ....set 12 rehep.) ... 30 Taxpayer .... scr N Z TROTTING CLP HANDICAP (harnessi: of 1500 sov? and gold cup of the value of 100 sovs First horse to receive 1000 sovs. and cup. second 200 sovs., third 150 sovs., and fourth 100 sovs. For horses assessed at 4.28 or better. Two miles. Mrs. M. Harrall’s hr. h. ROYAL SILK, by Silk Thread—Glimpse, 7yrs., ser. B. Grice’s b. g. KINGCRAFT, by Qulncey—Colene Pointer, tlyrs., scr. C. P. Cameron’s b h SIR GUY, by Real Guy—Princess Perfection. Byrs.. scr. G J. Barton's ch. m. FREE ADVICE, by Blue Mountain King—lntaglio, Oyrs., 12 yds. G. J. Barton’s blit. m. MOUNTAIN DELL, by Blue Mountain King—Whispering Dell. Oyrs.. 12yds. C. S. Donald’s b. g. LINDBERGH, by Author Dillon—Tanina Mary. Syrs., 24yds. Mrs. M. Harrall’s ch. h. RED SHADOW, by Travis Axwortliy—Our Aggie, Oyrs.. 24yds. W. McDonald’s b. g. SATIN KING, by Erin’s King—Harold Wilkes mare, 7yrs., 24yds. J. McDonald’s b. g. GLENROSSIE, by Matchlight—Alice Dillon, 7yrs., 24yds. Durbar Lodge, Ltd.’s b. g. WRACKLER. by Wrack—Trix Pointer. Byrs., 24yds. P. Brown’s ch. g. HOI L’OR, by Rey de Oro—Gold Queen, lOyrs., 48yds. E. F. C. Hinds’s b. g. HAROLD LOGAN, by Logan Pointer—lvy Cole, llyrs., 72yds. YALDHURST HANDICAP, of 500 sovs.; 4.30 class. Two miles.

Logan’s Pride . set Silver de Oro .. 12 Arethusa .... 12 Colorado .... 24 Belinda 12 Vesuvius 24 Gold Tinge .... 12 First Flight .. 30 Kewple's Guy . 12 Regal Voyage . 30 Royal Again .. 12 DOMINION HANDICAP, of 600 sovs.; unhoppled trotters: 4.36 class. Two miles. Biddy Parrish . 12 Nlcoya 48 Louis Bingen . 12 Todd Lorizla .. 48 Mountain Mist 12 Huon Voyage . GO Kempton ... 24 Stanley T. ... 72 Writer 24 Olive Nelson . 00

RICCARTON ‘HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; 4.40 class. Two miles. Chenwood .... scr Girvan 30 Erin’s Princess scr Pronto Bingen 36 Guy Denver .. 12 Reporter .... 36 Holly Bank .. 12 Koyal Drusus . 36 Location .... 12 Waress ..... 36 Cloudy Range 24 War Paint ... 36 Prairie King . 24 Worthy King . 36 Apex 30 VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 350 sovs.; 4.35 class. Two miles. Bracken scr Raydus 12 Clro scr Gunfire 24 Gay Gordon .. scr Master Roy ... 24 Jolly Wave ... scr Roddy 24 Kelp scr Blue Mountain 30 Manoeuvre .. scr John Jinks .. 36 Purser scr Grand Canyon 48 Probationer . 12 Tactless 48 Wrecker .... 12 HAG-LEY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; 2.44 class. Ono mile and a quarter. Brent Zolock . scr Sunny Morn .. scr First Flight .. scr Royal Silk .... ,12 Great Logan .. scr Free Advice .. 24 Kewple’s Guy . scr Wrackler 24 Logan’s Pride . scr Red Shadow .. 30 Mountain Dell scr

THE CANTALA STAKES, of 1500 sovs. One mile. Parkwood ... o 0 Cordon’s Leap 7 11 Turbins .... s 0 Gaterina 7 10 Derm id .... 8 ti Brave Boy .. 7 n ■Whittingham. s 4 Carefree -... 7 4 Lelite 7 n Jimmie Boy. « 13 Movie Star .. 4 12 Tadema .... 6 11 Second Day. MELBOURNE CUP. a sweep stakes with 7000 sovs. a dded. Two miles. Bosnia 9 4 Picatns .... 7 10 Gaine Hall .Mark .. 8 Carrington 9 4 Caterina .... 7 8 Shadow King 8 9 Greenhorn .. 7 5 Flail 8 9 Blfcrten .... 7 . > Pretzel .... 8 9 Nord 7 i) Topical .... 8 7 Break Up .... 7 — Oro 8 8 Trevento 7 1 Peter Jackson 8 ft Palpbar .... 0 Regal Son ... s o Mimlcker 7 0 Metallurgy 8 0 James Aitch 7 0 ■Rnaeh 7 13 Potau 7 0 The Cun acceptors Tnvento and James Aitch are both maidens. .