THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 36, 6 November 1933, Page 15

THE RACING WORLD

PALANTUA’S RECORD N.Z. CUP -. . i. .. .. .1 ........ .... .. Fighting Finish in Big Two-mile Event ROCKET RUNS A CLOSE SECOND Stewards’ to Silver Streak; Pin Money’s Welcome Stakes (By Telegraph—From “The Watcher.”) < j : Cliristchnrch, November 4. Tn the oresence of one of the largest crowds seen at Riccar ton for many years, the Otago-owned and trained mare Palantua sweot ui fX the’rear of the field to score a decisive victory in the N ew Zealand Cup, establishing a fresh A ‘? str g f ian for two miles. Palantua was last for a mile and a half and then finished brilliantly and resolutely, putting up a phenomenal per- ’ f ° rn The e ’other principal handicap, the Stewards’, saw a close finish the Sifver Streak, "finishing solidly to win m time only l-ssec. outside the race record by Comic Song. As was the case in the Cup, all three money-getters in the, Stewaids South Islanders, who thus carried off both big prizes. In the Welcome Stakes, however, the northerner Pm Money scored well in. a finish which saw the majority of the runners very closely bunched. The Cup field this year did not represent anything out of the ordinary as regards class, but an amazing feature of races contested by such is that they generally produce fast times. Palantua s 3.22 1-5 to’all intents and purposes is only equal to Star Stranger s 3.224, as fractions represent the next moment of respective clocks past the 3.22 mark, but on actual arithmetic it is, of course, slightly faster. The conditions, however, were very favourable, the atmosphere being calm and mild with the track fast, lhe solid pace by Chrysology was another contributing factoi.

The public pick for the .Cup were the winner and runner-up. The favourite in the stewards’, however, Golden Wings, put up a poor fight and was well beaten a long way from the post. The lightweights iJnd the winner set him a severe task, but all .the same his form was well below his best. It is thought that his second • race at Trentham, the Harcourt Cup, over tea. furlongs, so early in his season left its effects, and it has been decided not to race him again till Christmas. At flje same time the merit of Silver Streak’s victory has to be adequately recognised, and the time is verging on Comic Song's seven-year-old record for the race. The Welcome Stakes result was a mild surprise, but Pin Money won on his merits, for he drew wide out and covered extra ground, Coronilla was a very big disappointment. She showed brilliant speed early, then faded very quickly. On looks she has had too easy a time since Trentham so far as fast work is concerned. With the wins of Silver Streak and Pin Money the sire Paper Money was well in the limelight, while another of his stock, Guarantee, ran third in the Stewards. A. Ji. Eastwood, who just missed in the Cup on Rocket, in winning for the third time in the last five-contests,- reversed the order this time and brought home the second leg of the double, his first success in this race. , Totalisator Increase, The club had a very successful day from all points of view. The largo crowd included numerous visitors from the North Island, Wellington in partiqplar being well represented. A cold chanuQ blew up from the south before the last race, but was too late to spoil the 'day’s enjoyment. The totalisator investments were:— Win £15,358/10/-, place £20,581/10/-, a total of £35,940, as against £28,63.5 on , last Cup day, an increase of £7305. This is the largest figure since 1930. An interesting feature of the Cup is that both Palantua and Rocket are owned by women, while it is also the. first time a woman owner has won the race; Another coincidence during the day was that F, Davis, the trainer of Pin Money, and S. Wilson, the rider in the Welcome Stakes, was the successful mmbination last year with Red Manfred. Pin Money, who is a fullorotber to the A..T.C. Breeders’ Plate vinner Gold Tinge, was purchased by the late Mrs. Gustofson, of Dower Hutt. He .raced, in her* name at Wanganui in September, where Mrs. Gustofson was taken with a fatal illness. Pin Money is now raced by Mr. Gustofson, wfio had only one previous venture in racing last season with Los Qu_ex. Pin Money is his first winner. Mrs. Mackenzie, owner of Palantua, Is a resident of Dunedin. This is her first venture into the racing game, but 51ie has for some time been running trotting horses. Fulica, dam of the Stewards’ winner Silver Streak, is also the dam of Fulmar, winner of the Pacific Handicap at Trentham a few years ago. Fulica Is now owned by Mr. lan Macrae, of Tyneside, Masterton, - -Tones rider of Palantua in the (New Zealand Cup. is a native of Bar-rOw-m-Fiirncss, Lancashire. He is twenty-eight years of age, and came to -New Zealand when he was six. He served his apprenticeship as a jockey with T. R. George, who was then established at Palmerston North. Jones said that Palantua was a mare who raced best when allowed to get thoroughly balanced. He therefore let her drop behind in the carlv stages!, where they got most of the dust that was flying, At the half-mile he met with slight interference, and had to check Palantua, but a furlong further on she began the run which landed her winner of lite Cup. The mare responded very well to his calls over the last stages of the race. The stipendiary stewards considered interference by W. H. Jones, rider of Palantua in the New Zealand Cup, with Ramo. ridden by A. Russell, about' a furlong from the winning post. After hearing the evidence of the'two riders, the stewards reprimanded Jones for not having kept his mount under proper control. Brilliant Jumping. ’ First blood went to the North Island with Henry of Navarro scoring in the Spring Hurdles. Bowden took him to the front crossing the first fence, and nt the second he lost

the opposition - of Kapuna and Sports King. Kapuna attempted to take <>it with Henry of Navarre, but was too far off the fence, which he hit hard and fell heavily, Sports King falling over him. Henry of Navarre was then left with a clear lead, which he held comfortably to the last fence.’ Hero Gold Knight had ranged up alongside, and they took the fence together. Gold Knight hit very hard, and although he stood up he had lost all chance, and Henry of Navarre ran home unchallenged. Revision camo very- fast oyer the last bit to get a dean-cut second, with Galliyanter third, Nightcap, "fourth,, then Advance Camp. Manuiri and Rational 11. . Henry of Navarre’s brilliant jumping again stood to him. being vastly superior to his opponents in this respect. Gold Knight was very dangerous when he hit the last fence; and he very likely would have won. - Revision jumped badly, but imprvcmei)t,'si]ioiild come with experience. Manuiri ran well for a mile and a half. Sports King broke a leg and was destroyed. Fillies Too Good. The three-year-old fillies Sweet Agnes and Gipsey Love proved too good for the favourite, Mauetho, in the Spring’ Plate. . . Davolo got a smart jump-out and led Bettwsycoed and the bunch for a furlong, when Sweet Agnes ran up and joined the leader. Davolo and Sweet Agnes from Manetho, Bettwsycoed, Falkland and Gipsy Love was the order when settled down. Bettwsycoed drifted to the rear-on the turn, but the others held their places to the straight, -where Gipsy Love and Manetho were moving up. Gipsy Love momentarily appeared to have Sweet Agnes beaten, but the latter responded better under pressure and won nicely. Manetho was a good third, with a gap to Davolo, who in turn was clear ot Bettwsycoed, Falkland and Liege Lord- ’ Sweet Agnes ran on well under pres* t sure. Gipsy Love showed striking improvement and should soon win a race.. Manetho ran a good race, and was tin--lucky in the straight. He will be worth, following. None of the others had any chance. Bettwsycoed lost a lot. of ground on the turn, but her knee appeared to be troubling her. Big Surprises. Surprises were snrung on the public in the Linwood Handicap, as can be gathered from the fact that the win and place dividends totalled £6l. The winner, Copyist paid on toward a third of a century, while Dollar Prince, for second, was also at good double figures. The majority of the runners had no chance after the first furlong, being well strung out behind a fast pace. Erian y and Royal Amphorn began best, but soon went back, first Dollar Prince and then Top Rank rushing up into the lead. When positions were secured, lop Rank was leading from Dollar 1 rince, Gaysome Prostration, Royal Amphoia, Emo tiom Berate, and Copyist. This was also the order into the straight, where Dollar Prince and Prostration began to single themselves out. Then from the distal co Copyist camo strongly, and had ’ ace won just inside the last ha f-furlon„. K p going, he won comfortably from Dollar -Prince, with. Prostration a fan- third. Berate was almost on terms with P ios tration aud then dayI J?KV Ttir’d bunch headed by Emotion, Meta! Bird, Trivet, Sam Smith. Gnysome, Drum Fire, Cleaner and Top Rank. Copyist won well and was runnm on solidly Dollar Prince showed a lot ot speed and should soon win. ran well, but ho had every chance. Ler ate will not bo long now. Emotion ran a fn?r race. He drew 14 ™d ja S never able to get a leading against that the winner drew the outer in the field of 22. Sterling Cup VictoryA gallant and meritorious win was secured by the favourite, Palantua, in the Cup. She was a bad last with halt a mile gone, but had moved up to the middle of the field in the early stages of the last mile, and'then came home over the last half with a run characteristic of her darn, Mantua. It was a fighting finish, for Rocket went with her over the last hall, and battled out the issue all the way up the straight. Chrysology and Southdown Jed for the first half-mile from Brambletorn, lout ]o Monde, The Smuggler, Rocket, Eminent, Epigram, Minerval, Inflation, and Ramo, with Palantua last. In this order they ran through and out of the straight, but on the turn Southdown was restrained, Chrysology being eight lengths out into the buck stretch, Southdown being attended by the others as named, and well strung out, Palantua ten or twelve lengths away. The field closed up from the six furlongs. Chrysology aud Southdown leading round the home turn from The Smuggler, Brnmbetorn, Inflation, Minerval, Rocket,' and Palantua. Chrysology was beaten at the half. Southdown and The Smuggler leading into the straight, with Rocket and Palantua coming fast. From the false rail Palantua and Rocket took charge, and in a battling finish the mare was always going just a little better. She moved over under pressure and slightly interfered with both Rocket and The Smuggler, the latter being squeezed on to Ramo. but it did not affect the result, and she beat Rocket decisively, with Tile Smuggler a fair third. Ramo - was right up with The Smuggler, and then came Brambletorn, Minerval. Southdown. Tout le Monde, Inflation, and Epigram, then a gap to Jaloux, Chrysology, and Eminent. The fast pace set-by Chrysology—the first half in 50 1-5, the first mile in 1.415, and the first ten furlongs in 2.6} —ensured a stayer’s! finish, and in this respect the superiority of Palantua nnd Rocket was clear cut. Not only did they draw out over the first stages, but both got inside the record time for the race. Rocket was unlucky in getting a bad check between the five and tlie lour

Green); S/7 Blazon, 8.12 (11. Bcsi.e), Berate, 8.11 (A. Eastwood); 1/1 SO (B. H. Morris); 4/3 Gaysomc, 8.0 (G. Humphries); 15/13 Errantry, 8.1, car. 8 3 (B. Brodie): 3/4 Royal Amphora 81 (M. Klrwan); G/G Trivet, 7.13 (R. / 17/19 First Song, 7.2, ear i.O (G Jen kins); 7/8 Flying Amy, car. 7.0} (W. Jenkins); 9/10 Knock ong, 7._. ear. i. 3 (3. Gunn): 12/11 Sam Smith, 7<2 C \. sorvy); 10/15 Roland, 7.0 (W. F'- L ll • 21/20 Cleaner, 7.0 (J. MlirQtt)> , *O/17 bky Rover. 7.0 (C. Eastwood); L/18 Brljit lied, 7.0, car. 7.1 (A. Russell), 10l Rank, 7.0, car. 7.1} (G. J. Jones), IG/1G Rouble Shot, 7.0 (IL Mackmuon) Length and a half; length. Berate uas fourth. Time, Imin. 2j 4-osec. (Winner trained by 11. and A, Guns, Riccarton.) NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 1000 sovs ( inc. cup 75 sovs.); sbeond 200, third 100. Two miles. ~. 1/1 Mrs. W. Mackenzie's b. m. PAGAN- ’ 7«’ A ’ , b L?^’ n^ ant (W. -Tones) 1 °/2 Mrs.” if.’' B. Douglas’s ch. h. ROCKET, by Day Comet— lop Score. 4yrs„ 7.2 .... (A. Eastwood) 2 6/G F. L. Price’s eh. g. THE SMUGGLER, by Balboa — Miss Fleetham, 7yrs., 7.8 .. (G. Barclay) 3 Also started: 5/9 Inflation., 8.6 (T. Green); 4/4 Minerval, 8.0 (M. Kirwan) .9/7 Brambletorn, 7.7 (G. Humphries); 10/1Emlnent. 7.7 (S. Wilson); 8/3 Tout ie Monde, 7.7 (J. W. Jennings): 3/3 Southdown, 7.1 (11. Maekinnon): 13/13 Chrysology, 7.0 (A. Messervy); 7/5 Jnloux. 7.0 (<-. Eastwood); 12/11 Ramo, 7.0 (A. Russell); 11/10 Epigram. 7.0. car. 7.1 (G. Jones). Length: length nnd n half. Ramo was fourth. Time. 3min. 22 l-ssec.—Australian and New Zealand record. (Winner trained by F. Shaw, Wingatui.) ■WELCOME STAKES, of 500 sovs.; second 100, third 50. For two-year-olds. Colts and geldings, 8.5; Hilles, 8.0. 2/2 b. c. PIN MONEY, by Paper x 10/9 A. Loulsson’s b. f. VARIANT, by Limond— Motley, 8.0 (A. Messervy) 2 7/6 M. J. Sullivan’s blk. c. WONDERFUL, by Weathervane—Graceful, 8 5 (J. W. Jennings) 3 Also started: 6/7 Control, 8.5 (G. Humphries); 8/8 Horn's licet, B,u (M. Kirwan) ; 9/10 Inveresk, 8.5 (T. Green); 4/4 Marcus C’ipero, 8.5 (B. H. Morris); 5/5 Bodyline. 8.5 (B. Brodie): 3/3 brown Betty. 8.0 (G. Jones); 1/1 Coronilla. 8.0 (A. Eastwood). . Half length: neck. Coronilla was fourth. Time, Imin. Isec. . , . (Winner trained by F. DaviSj B oodvllle.) APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP, of 180 sovs.; second 36, third 18. Hack conditious. Ono mile. 4/3 B. F. Spiers’s ch. m. IMPORTANCE, bv Agrion—Egotism, 4yrs., 77 (A. Russell) 1 5/4-W. IL'Ballinger’s b. m. FLOWER, syrs„ 7.0 (C. Carroll) 2 6/6 A. Ferguson’s hr. m. HIGH IOK, Syrs., 7.8, inc. 81b pen., ear. 7.13 (It. Mackie) 3 Also started: 3/5 Walton Park, 9.0 (A. O’Neill); 2/2 Aesculus, 8.13, ear. 8.8 (.1. .Martin) : 10/10 Monastic, 8.8 (G. Murfltt) . 1/1 Some Shamble, 8.4 (F. H. Due); 9/9 High Rank, 7.0 (J. McGlrr); 7/7 Final Shot, 7.0, car. 7.5 (G. Jones); 11/11 Bright Shade, 7.0 (J. Murfltt); 8/8 Silver brier, 7.0 (H. Maekinnon). Length; neck, Walton Park was fourth. Time, Imin. 40 l-sgec. (Winner trained by A. S. Ellis. Riccarton.) STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 500 sovs.; second 100, third 50. Six furlongs. 3/2 T. Hobbs’s br. g. SILVER STREAK, by Paper Money—Fulica, 4yrs., 7.2 (A. Eastwood) 1 8/8 Mrs. J. 11. Miller’s ch. g. CRANFORD, Gyrs.. 7.0, car 7.01 (A. Messervy) 2 10/10 J. M. Samson’s b. c. GUARANTEE. 3yrs.. 7.0 (W. Jones) 3 Also started: 1/1 Golden Wings, 9.‘J (!• Green): 2/3 Croupier. 8.8 (B. H. Morris); 11/11 Great Star. 7.12, car. 7.12} (M. Kirwan): 5/9 Hurlingham, 7.9 (G. Humiiliries); 12/12 The Quorn, 7.7 (J. M. Jennings); 7/7 Lordly Knight. 7/7 (S. Wilson); 9/6 True Shaft. 7.2 (C. Eastwood); 4/4 Kerbside, 7.0. car. <.3 (R. Mackie); 6/5 Passion Fruit. 7.0 (A. Russell). Half length; same. Passion Fruit was fourth. Time, Imin. 10 3-ssee. (Winner trained by Owner, ainiate.) RICCARTON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second 40, third 20, Nine furlongs. 3/3 J. A. McDougall's b. e. NIGII’ILY, bv' Night Raid—Miss Muriel, 3yrs., S’q (A. Russell) 1 1/1 ,T. Stafford’s b. g. SILVOX. ,’iyrs., 8.2 (B. H. Morns) 2 6/5 Mrs.' W. A. Fuller’s br. m. MILADI, svrs. 8.1 (J- W. Jennings) o Also started: 7/8 Ranelagh, 8.9 (G. Humphries); 4/6 The Masquerader, 8.6 (W. J. McDowell); 5/4 Spoon (M. Ktr- ' wan); 2/2 Forestrv. 8.0 (S. Wilson): 10/10 ’ Royal Sceptre, 7.7 (11. Maekinnon); 9/0 • Water Polo, 7.7 (A. Messervy) ■ 8/7 Heather Glow, 7.7 (A. Eastwood). | Half length; four lengths. Water Polo I was fourth. Time, Imin. 51 2-sscc. (Winner trained by F. D. Jones, 1 Rieearton.)

through Tout le Monde coming back on 1 to him. He may have won but for tins, for by the time he got lip again and clear } Palantua had made up all her ground on him. At the same time, she won too j solidly for any other conclusion to be drawn, except that she won well and truly on her merits. Outside the lead- 1 ing pair The Smuggler put up a great race. He was always handy and going . well. Bramblet(i"« also was always- ■ handy, and in. fii'*r’iing fifth ran credit- - ably. Ramo came from a long way bac t < for a close fourth. Minerval was! short of racing. He never flattered, but on we home turn was becoming prominent, and i finished sixth. Southdown ran a good race. He went with Chrysology for we first half, but the pace was too solid, and he was allowed to jlrop back. Ibis left him, however, in the role of virtual pacemaker for the rest, for Chrysology b lead extended to eight or ten lengths. Southdown galloped very smoothly throughout the race, and was still goim, well entering the straight, where he tailed to produce a finishing run. the circumstances his performance was very good. He had the race won at a mile - and-a half—an excellent Derbj trial None of the others ever had a chance, and Epigram put up a very poor effort, while Eminent finished last, inflation pulled up very sore. and walked awav decidedly lame. The time, 3min. 22 l-sscc., creates a new record for two miles for Australia and New Zealand. The previous best was: 3min. 22Jscc, by Star . Stran o ci in the <Trcnthaitt Gold Cup in March, Hot Favourite Beaten. Coronilla, a hot favourite for the Welcome Stakes, showed herself a brilliant speedster but a rank non-staycr. Pin Money and Coronilla drew the outside positions, and Pin Money was hurdled off, but all began from an excellent start.' Coronilla soon showed most nace, being able to cross over and occupy the rails in a furlong. She was clear into the straight from Bodyline, Brown Betty, and Pin Money, the bunch running in fairly elose order. Coronilla began to stop badly over the final furlong, and lias a beaten runner with just less than 100 yards to go. Pin Money, coming on the outer, ran on for a decisive win from 4 ariant, who finished very smartly to cut out Wonderful. Coronilla was foulth. with Horn’s Reef, Marcus Cicero, Brown Betty, and Bodyline all in a heap close U %hc way the. field closed up in the final stages was amazing, and there were only necks and heads from first - to last. Consequently there was no outstanding performance. Pin Money staged a convincing Periormance, but the _ improving youngster is going to be A anant. S i finished brilliantly and also resolutely. Horn’s Reef is another good-looking improv ei. Unlucky. Importance scored a clear-cut win in the Apprentices’ Handicap, but Flower was unlucky, her rider failing to get her away on terms with the field, losing a 10 Silvfr r Brier and Bright Shade cut out a fast pace clear m front, tlj e bunch b in" headed by Importance, Final Shot, ntwi TTiffli Rank Importance moved afg.ew.s.’ fourth. Then came Silver Brier lli a h Rank Some Shamble, and Aesculus. ■ Importance was the best-ridden horse race. With strong horsemen up biter nt the meeting, Aesculus and Some Shamble will be worth following. At 1 . ’ half-mile Aesculus was not only last but right awav back from anything else. Walton Parit is also a likely improver. Failure of Golden Wings. f'nlden Wings gave his army of supporters a poo"” fight for their money in the Stewards’ Handicap, lns th gon otll cJ the end of half a mile. On the othci hand. Silver Streak ran on very reso liitelv for a clear-cut win. „ _. From an excellent start Kerbside ana Golden Wings began briHiantly. and e to the course proper trom Groupici ton the outer). Great Star, aud Silver kticak. liu Shaft being back last. Kerbside and Golden Wings led into the slra’glit from Hurlingham, Lordly Knight, bin ti . Streak, Cranford, and Croupier. Go den . Wings was beaten at the false rail, whcie . Silver Streak, GTanford,. Guarantee an Passion Fruit were beginning to come . through. Silver Streak and Granfo:rd singled themselves out_ over the last iuilong, a flat out finish seeing Silver ' Streak maintain a half-length advantage which Cranford was unable .™wove upon. Guarantee was a good third, with Passion Fruit fourth, followed by True Shaft. Lordly Knight, Golden Wm D b, Hurlingham, and Croupier. It was the lightweights’ Stewards this year, and the way they wont the pace and hung on proved too much for the top-weights. All the same, the effort ot Golden 'Wings was well below his best, but it seems useless to anticipate any return of Croupier to his best. Silver Streak upheld pre-post opinions, and ran right up to his private trials. Crantord ran well, and Guarantee showed striking improvement, : Passion Fruit was responsible for.a good effort, while Hurlingham and True Shafi;.are also likely to race well at the meeting. Nightly Decisively. Nightly put up a rather impressive performance in winning the Riccarton Handicap from one of his own age in bilvox, who was the favourite, for he came from behind and vyon decisively. Silvox was half a length or so back when the barrier rose, but he quickly ran up.to a handy position in behind the pacemaker,, Royal Sceptre, with Miladi also handy, and further back the bunch, headed ,by Spoon, Nightly, and Ranelagh. Silvox went up .to the leader entering the straight, but Nightly also had worked his way forward, and as soon as Silvox beat the leader Nightly challenged. He finished much better and ran home a nice winner. This pair had the others well beaten, Miladi being a poor third, followed by ! Water Polo, Forestry, Spoon, and Heather Glow. Nightly’s win was a good Derby preliminary, and stamped him as being in the form expected of his earlier efforts as a three-year-old. Silvox gave him 51b. to-day, ns Nightly hud a 31b. allowance, . but he won with more than that in-band. ’ Miladi ran a creditable race, but they were ail outclassed by Nightly and Silvox. Results in Detail ' .spring hurdle handicap, of 200 ‘ bovs.; second 40, third 20. Ono mile , and three-quarters. ■ 1/2 A. F. M. Symes’s br. g. HENRY OF NAVARRE, by Arausio—Matty, ; Oyrs., 11.8 (W. Bowden) 1 8/7 Mis. W. A. Fuller's b. m. RE- • VISION, Gyrs., 9.2 ... (A. Jenkins) 2 ’ 10/9 D. E. Lewis’s b. g. GALLIVANI TER, aged, 9.0 (F. Pratt) 8 ! Also started: 4/C Cold Knight, 10.10 (G. , Salt); 3/3 Rational 11, 10.0 (J. Veovers) : . 2/1 Manuiri, 10.0 <J. Mcßrearty) ; C/<> . Kapuna, 9.12 (R. Beale); 7/8 Nightcap. I 9.11 (J. Cochrane); 3/4 Advance Camp, 9.(! ! (H. Turner); . 0/10 Sports King, 9.0 (W. 1 Pnßcoej. . 1 Three lengths; two lengths. Nightcap 1 was fourth. Time, 3mln. 11 2-ssec. - (winner trained by Airs. A. W. McDonald, , Awapuni.) ’ SPRING PLATE, ot ISO sovs.; second 30, third 18. Special weights. One mile. 1 2/2 J. M. Robertson’s br. f. SWEET, AGNES, by Lord Qucx—Rua Agnes, 3vrs. 7.2 tC. Eastwood) 1 I 0/7 C. 'l*' Kceblo's ch. f. GIPSY LOVE, , 3vrs.. 7.2 <G. Jones) 2 ; 1/1 i\ Christmas’s eh. g. -MANETHO, L svrs„ 8.2 (G. Humphries) 3 Also started: 3/3 Davolo, 7.7 (J. W. * Jennings); li/C Falkland, 7.7 (S. Wilson): G/5 Liege I,ord. 7.7 (A. Eastwood) : 4/4 L Bettwsycoed, 7.2 (W. Jones), also startcd. Halt length :’ same. Davolo was fourth. Time. Im!n. 30 l-ssee. ’ (Winner trained by T. 11. Gillett, ; Riccarton.)

LINWOOD HANDICAP, ot 180 sovs.; second 39, third 18. Hack conditions. Seven furlongs. 13/9 Sir Chas, Clifford's b. g. COPYIST, bv Winning Hit—Miss Mimic, 3yrs., 7.8 (S. Wilson) 1 10/21 B Burgess’s br. c. DOLLAR PRINCE, 3vrs., 7.4. cnr. 7.5} (C. Carroll) 2 2/2 11. W. Moss’s br. g. PROSTRATION, 3yrs., 8.4 .. (A. E. DJdhnm) 3 " Also started: 10/14 Drum Fire, 9 0 (C. McCarthy); 13/12 Metal Bird, 8.13 (T.

Acceptances for To-day By Telegraph.—Press Association. MIDDLETON HANDICAP, of ISO sova. Nine furlongs.

NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES, of 800 sovs. Ono mile and a half. J. M. Robertson’s br. f, Sweet Agnes, Lord Qucx-~ltna Agnes. J. McLaughlin’s eh. c. Epigram, Poinbal —Episode. , , Sir Chtfs. Clifford’s ch. g. Falkland, \\ inning Hit—Brave Deed. , Mrs. M. S. Curie’s b. c. Red Manfred, Man-fred-Red Shank. Lt.-Col. J. Stafford’s b. £• Silvox, Silverado —Totl dal Monto. Dr. M. G. Loulsson’s br. g. The Masquerader, Limond—Cowl. J. H. Mason’s I>. g. Acceptable, Tea I ray —Bonny Dawn. O. Nelson’s b. g. Passion Fruit, Lord Quex —Los Vegas. J. M. Samson’s br. c. Southdown, Rampion —Downsouth. J. JI. Samson’s b. c. Guarantee, Paper Money—Entre Nous. J. A. • McDougall’s b. c. Nightly, Night Robe—Miss Muriel. FENDALTON HANDICAP, ot 300 SOVS. One mile and a quarter.

PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY Interesting Derby Contest (By Telegraph—P’rom “The Watcher.”) Cliristchurcli, November 6. There has been some rain over the week-end. To-dav was showery, with light falls from the south. The rain so far is insufficient to do more than improve going, which can stand a heavy downpour before becoming seriously affected. Good fields arc engaged for to-morrow, containing several fresh horses. Ihe Derby contest promises to bo very interesting. The following horses may be well supported in their engagements : — I.s—Middleton Handicap: Doiran, Walton Park, and Night Flyer. I.so—lr w ell Handicap : Wonderful, Bodyline, and Emissary. 2.30 —Criterion Handicap: True Shaft. Cranford, nnd Dordly Knight. 3.15 — New Zealand Derby: Southdown, Nightly, nnd Bed Manfred. 3.55 —Fcndnlton Handicap: Shatter, Minerval, and Rocket. 4.35 —Randolph Handicap: Worship, Metal Bird, and Dollar Prince. 5.15 — Epsom Handicap: Miladi, Emotion, and Gallant E’ox,

A.R.C. MEETING

Whenuakura Beaten RAIN & HEAVY GOING Baroscope’s Mitchelson Cup GUINEAS TO GAY SHEILA Dominion Special Service. Auckland, November 4. Very unfavourable weather was experienced for the opening of. the Auckland liacing Club’s spring meeting at Ellerslie to-day. Hain fell throughout, making the going heavy, and there was a strong north-easterly wind ; consequently there was a poor attendance. The. totalisator investments were only £16,442, a reduction of £9467 on the figure for the corresponding day of last year. The track cut up badly during the day and the racing provided a number of surprises, four of the winners —Baroscope, llauwai, Bugle Call and Mungatoon—returning double figures on the win machine.

Riotous joined the leaders. Rounding the home turn Wee Pat rau to the front, and was just ahead of Thespis and Riotous at the last fence, with Carlaris closing up. Wee Pat drew away to.win by six lengths from Carlaris, who stayed on ’to beat Riotous 'by three parts of a length, liiespls was fourth. Mahkill fell at the last fence. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of COO sovs.; for three-year-olds. One mile. 1/1 GAY SHEILA, 8.5 ~ , , (W. J. Broughton) 1 2/2 SEA FOX, 8.10 (S. Trenialu) 2 6/3 SPIRAL, 8.19 (K- Voltrc) 3 Also started: 5/5 D’Artagnan, 8.10; 3/4 King Musk, 8.10; 7/8 Tavern Knight, 8.10; 7/7 Musquil, 8.0; 4/0 Palm Queen, 8.5. Three lengths; neck. Time, Imin. 43sec. From a good start D'Artagnan went away from Gay Sheila ijnd King Musk. 1 Gay Sheila held the early command, leading King Musk, Sea Fox, Tavern Knight and D’Artagnan. Gay Sheila had no ditll- ' culty in winning by a good margin from Sea Fox, who defeated Spiral by a neck. Musquil was fourth. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs. 1/1 PUSS MOTH, 8.1 .. (H. Goldfinch) 1 5/5 L’ALLEGRO, 8.4 ... (C. GouUbro) 2 3/2 POROTITI, 8.2 (K. Voitre) 3 Also started: 2/3' Tradesman, 8.9; 6/6 Pomp, 7.6; 4/4 Exaggeration, 7,2; 8/8 United, 7.0; 7/7 Quietly, 7.0. Two lengths nnd a half; one length and a half. Time, Imin. 14 4-ssec, Puss Moth and Porotiti were quickest to begin, and Exaggeration was soon up third. Puss Moth, Porotiti and L’Allegro were almost abreast entering the straight from Tradesman, Pomp, Exaggeration aud United. Puss Moth held on to win by two lengths and a half. Tradesman was fourth. MITCHELSON CUP, of 700 sovs. One mile and a half. 9/9 BAROSCOPE, 7.7, car. 7.9} (E. Manson) 1 1/1 VIEW HALLOO, 8.13 (H. N. Wiggins) 2 4/3 SPEEDMINT, 8.9 (W. J. Broughton) 3 Also started: 2/7 King’s Knave, 9.0; 11/11 AU Humburg, 8.8; 4/2 Red Sun, 8.5; 7/6 Carfex, 8.5; 3/4 Prince Vai, 8.3; 12/12. Royal Artist, 8.2; 6/8 King March. 8.0; 10/10 Desert Star. 7.10; 13/13 Free Air, 7.0; 8/5 Allegretto, 7.9. Long neck; one length aud a half. Time, 2niln. 43sec. . King March, Carfex and Kings Knave were first to show out from a good start, Carfex and Speedmint leading past the stands. Carfex and Speedmint were still together la the lead along the back, whore Baroscope }an up third ahead of King March, All Humbug. Prince Vai, View Hnlloo and King’s Knave. Carfox, Speedmint and Baroscope were abreast in the lead entering the straight, closely followed by a large bunch. There was little between Baroscope, Carfex and Speedmint at the distance, where View Halloo chaß Ipnged. Baroscope ran on solidly under his'handy weight and prevailed by a long neck from View Halloo, who defeated Speedmint by a length and a half, Carfex was fourth.

Six Lengths Win. The lightly-weighted Wee Fat proved too good for the others in the Trial Hurdles, and went away in the run from the last fence to win by six lengths. Wee Pat followed Thespis and Riotous into the straight, but had their measure just as she straightened up. The pacemakers tired at the finish, and Carlaris came from a fair way back to cut Riotous out of second. Jlahkill fell when tailed off at the last fence, and the others were all well beaten. Gay Sheila’s Guineas. Gay Sheila was a solid each-way favourite for the Great Northern Guineas, and she acted right up to expectations by leading throughout and winning by three lengths. , Sea Fox and Tavern Knight were closest to her at the turn, and Sea Fox stayed on very solidly to get second. Spiral ran on fairly well for third, and Musquil was just a fair fourth. Tavern Knight failed at the end after being made some use of in the middle stages, while D’Artagnan did not handle the going and was never dangerous. Gay Sheila now has four successive wins to her credit. Proved Mudlark. Puss Moth was an eaeh-way favourite for the Shorts Handicap and duly won. Puss Moth was quickly in front on the rails, followed by Porotiti and L’Allcgro, and they came into the straight abreast ahead of Tradesman and Pomp. Puss Moth, a rare mudlark, asserted himself over the last furlong and drew out to score well from L’Allegro, who hung, on gamely. Porotiti battled on for third, blit gave the impression that he was not entirely suited by the going. Tradesman was in fourth position practically throughout, and it looked as if ho would be improved by the run. Exaggeration also shaped creditably without ever appearing a likely winner. View Ilalloo's Game Effort. The Mitchelson Cup provided a fine contest, and Baroscope just prevailed from the favourite, View Halloo,, who made a game effort to overhaul him in the last furlong. Baroscope was never further back than fourth. When the field settled down Baroscope joined the pacemakers, Carfcx and Speedmint, in the lead about six furlongs from home. There was little between Carfex, Baroscope, and Speedmint.with a furlong to go, where Prince Vai, View Halloo, and All Humbug were also in the picture. Baroscope fought on solidly under pressure, and got home by a long neck from View Halloo, who was a length and a half ahead of Speedmint. Carfex was another neck away fourth,' followed by Prince Vai, All Humbug, and Red Sun, who had been in the rear most of the way. Baroscope deserved his victory, as he was outride a couple of horses through the running, hut View Halloo appeared a trifle unlucky. Carfex and Speedmint were made n lot of use of, and both went fine races. King's Knave did not appear happy in the going, and was well beaten. Good Finisliing Effort. It was with a good finishing effort that Hauwai scored in the Hunters’ Steeples. He was well back when Valpeen and Count Ikiiidroff were forcing the pace in the first two miles, but came into the picture as the field turned down the incline, when Valpeen was the leader and Count Lcndroff had fallen back beaten. Valpeen, Zane Grey and Hauwai were almost level at the last fence, and after shifting out when his rider drew the whip Hauwai was straightened up to win l>y two lengths from Valpeen. with Zane Grey a fair third. Grant's Opal was a moderate fourth, with the others well beaten. , Hauwai was very patiently ridden ami that proved n big factor in his win, as he just outstayed Valpeen, who was responsible for most of the pace.

Whenuakura Beaien. After four successive victories, Whenuakura, a very hot favourite, suffered bis first defeat in the Welcome Stakes, going under by a head to Mother Superior, who was second fancy, but returned close to double figures. The inside horses, Mother Superior and Gay Egypt, beat Whenuakura out of the barrier, and when lie ran up on tlie outside Mother Superior was steadied in behind. Gav Egypt and "Whenuakura led into the straight from Si.rona, running wide, and Mother Superior. Fifty yards from tlie post Mother Superior headed Wlienunkurn, but lie came again right on tlie post, and it appeared as it be would have won if tlie post hnd come a stride later. Another Outsider. The moderntcly-funcieil Bugle linls-hcd strongly to win the Gordon Handicap. There was some delay at the start through Hawthorn going through the barrier and losing his rider. Alpinus and Good Run led into tlie straight from Woodful and Supreme Ruler, and they were the leaders at the distance, where Hushing and Bugle Call challenged. Bugle Call finished best and scored by three parts of a length from Good Run, who stayed on slightly better than Alpinus. Hushing wns fourth, followed by Woodful and Gay Broney. Senegal and Royal Gallant were prominent for about five furlongs, but failed to run on in the going, which also affected Gay Broney. Rank Outsider. Mungatoon, who was the outsider of the field on both totalisators, scored narrowly in the Flying Handicap. Karangapai led until well into the straight, but collapsed in the hist hattfurliiig, where Mungatoon, Kiltowyn. and Gay Marigold came along fairly wide out to fill tlie places. Easter 'limo was fourth and Chief Cook next. Easter Time showed a good deal of darii in the middle stages, being second into the. straight, and may improve with the run. It was n good race, ami practically everything had a chance with a furlong to go. Kiltowyn nnd Gay Marigold both finished well, Kiltowyn being a shade unlucky. Details of the Racing Ry Telegrnpii—Press Association TRIAL HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2/1 WEE PAT, 9.0 (J. H. Mcßae) 1 G/G CARLARIS, 0.0, car. 9.0} (I. Thompson) 2 1/2 RIOTOUS, 10.5 (C. Thomson) 1 Also started: 3/3 Thespis, ll.O; 5/5 Glennde, 9.5; 4/4 Coachman, 9.0; i/7 Maliklll, 9-0- . , ,< Six lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time, 3inin. 21 3-ssoc. Thespis began well and led over the first fence from t’oncliinnn and Wee Pat. soon

HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. About two miles and a half. 5/1 HAUWAI. 9.0 (C. Thomson) 1 1/2 VALPEEN, 10.12 .... (Bl Sullivan) 2 3/1 ZANE GREY, 9.10 .....(IL D.ulicu) 3 Also started: .4/5 Crcina’s King, 9.13;. 2/3 Count Lendroff, 0.13; 6/6. Taha, 9.3; 7/8 Grant's Opal, 0.0; 7/7 Loom, 0.0. Two lengths; two lengths aiid a halt. Time, Sniln. 25sec. Count Lendroff was qnlckest to the’ first fence and led un the hill from Loom. Vaipeen, Creina’s King.and Zane Grey. ■Xalpeen jumped to the front at the first fence on tliC hill with Count Lendroff handy. Valneen, Zane Grey .and Hauwai took ‘the last two fences almost together, and Hauwai went on strongly to sooro by two lengths from: Valpeen, Zane Grey two lengths and a half away third, and Grant s Opal fourth. WELCOME STAKES, of 500 sovs,; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2/2 MOTHER SUPERIOR, 8.0 (H. N. Wiggins) 1 1/1 WHENUAKURA,’ 8.5 ... (K. Voitre) 2 3/3 GAY EGYPT, 8.5, car. 8.5} , v „ (E. A. Keeping) 3 Also started: 6/5 General Quex, 8.5; 7/7 Royal Appellant. 8.5; 5/6 Waitaka, 8.5; 4/4 Slr'ona. 8-0. no Head: two lengths and a half. Timo, 1D Gaq 'Egj’pt and Mother Superior were smartest to begin. Whenuakura ran up quicklv after falling to jump out with his usual brilliancy. Mother Superior was then steadied in behind, leaving Gay Egypt and Whenuakura in front. A furlong from home Whenuakura just led and Mother Superior challenged strongly.. Fifty yards from the post Mother Superior was in

front but Whehuakura came, again In tlio last few strides, Mother Superior lasting to win by a head. Gay Egypt was two lengths and a half behind and birona fourth. GORDON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 10/7 BUGLE CALL, ' . 3/6 GOOD RUN, 7.1 J- Cammlck) 2 7/7 ALPINUS, 7.7, car. 7.7} ' . (A. G. Parsons) 3 Also started: 9/9 Woodful, 9.0; 5/5 Sengal, 9.0; 11/9 Davistock; 8.11; 2/3 Royal Gallant, 8.0; 0/4 Holly Lu, 8.5; 4/2 Gay Broiiey 8.2; 8/8 Hawthorn, 8.6; 1/1 Hushing, 7.12; 13/13 Supreme Ruler, 7.0; 12/12 Echo Song, 7.0. . .. , .u Three-Quarters of a length; one length. Time, Imih. 45 2-ssec. ' There was some delay at the start, Haw--thorn going through the tapes and losing its rider. However,, it was soon caught, and was first out:from Alplnus .who led from Hawthorn, Senegal, Hushing, Holly Lu Woodful, and- Bugle Call. Alplnus and Good Run led into the straight from Woodful, Supreme Ruler, Royal Gallant, and Hushing. Bugle Call challenged and maintained his effort in good style, to win by three-quarters of a length from Good Run, who beat Alplnus by a length. Hushing was fourth. FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Seven furlongs. 8/8 MUNGATOON, 7.0, car. 7.5} . (S. Tremain) 1 °/2 KILTOWYN, 7.10.. (H. Goldfinch) 2 5/5 GAY MARIGOLD, 7.0, car. 7.1}.: (G. A. Baker) 3 Also started: 4/3 Greek Gold, 9.0; 1/1 Chief Cook, 8.2; 3/4 King’s Archer, 7.12; 7/6 Karangapai, 7.0; 6/7 Easter Time, ..O. . Three-quarters of a length; head. Time, Imln. 31sec. Chief Cook, King’s Archer, and Greek Gold were first to show .out from a good start, Greek Gold and Karangapai leading along the back. Karangapai was first entering the straight from Easter Time, Mungafoon, Greek Gold, King’s Archer, and KUtowyn. Karangapai was just clear at the distance, where Mungatoon, Klltowyn, and Gay Marigold all challenged. Mungatoon finished best to win by threequarters of a length from Klltowyn, who defeated Gay Marigold by a head. After an Inquiry into interference with Klltowyn by Mungatoon it was decided that the places be not altered. Acceptances for To-day NORMANBY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile.

WEATHER DOUBTFUL Prospects for Second Day Dominion Special Service. Auckland, November 5. The weather has been dull to-day, with scattered showers, and. the outlook for the conclusion, of the Auckland. Racing Club’s meeting to-morrow ia doubtful. The course is sure to be soft, although it should dry quickly if the weather keeps fine. Horses likely to be well supported include : — - „ 12.5: Normanby Handicap—Tavern Knight, Good Run and Holly Lu. 12.45: Manukau Hurdles —Wee Pat, Free Air and Billy Boy. 1.30: Epsom Handicap—Tradesman, Puss Moth and the Exaggeration-Greek Gold bracket. . , 2.15: King Edward Memorial Handicap—view Halloo, Carfex and Baroscope. 3.0: Onehunga Steeplechase—Riotous, Valpeen and Zane Grey.- • 3.45:.J Musket' Stakes—Gay Egypt, Sporting Song and Sirona. 4.30: Hobson Handicap—Allegretto, Moonfleet and Bugle Call. _ • 5.15: Liverpool Handicap—Chief Cook, Kiltowyn. and Prolyxo. HAWKE’S BAY WEIGHTS Next Saturday’s Fixture Weights for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's spring meeting, to. be held on Saturday next, have been declared by Mr. H. Coyle as follow:— '

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Golden Hair Wins Again HALL MARK’S DERBY Brilliant Effort by Rogilla By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright (Received November 5, 6.5 p.m.). Melbourne, November 5. The weather was fine and there was an excellent attendance, which included many New Zealanders, for the opening of the V.R.O. meeting at Flemington. Golden Hair took charge at the distance in the Wakeful Stakes and defeated the unlucky Variance. Golden Hair is engaged in the Oaks Stakes. Protea won the Wakeful Stakes and the Oaks double last- season. Pasha, who was always prominent, won the Maribyrnong Plate brilliantly. This is Pasha’s third win this season. He . is trained by the New Zealander, J. T. Jamieson. His sire, Rampion, won the corresponding event in 1925. RogiUa’s brilliant win in the Melbourne Stakes has greatly enhanced his Cup prospects. Gaine Carrington made a game effort. Oro was unsuited by the slow pace early in the race. Munro, the rider of Hall Mark, the winner of the Victoria Derby, stated he thought the colt would win after half a mile. Hall Mark did not really gallop till the straight was reached, and came home full of running. Breasley, rider of Palphar, said the colt had had enough before be reached the post. McCarten said Blixten had a good run, with no interference, but was not good enough. Hall Mark was sixth early, led at the two furlongs, and won running away. The pacemaker, Palpliar, battled gamely. Miramond just beat Blixten, the latter proving a disappointment. Hall Mark will now attempt Trivalve’s feat of winning the two Derbys and the Melbourne Cup. His rider, D. Munro, had his first Victoria Derby success. His brother, Jim, won on Liberal last year. T'ho much-discussed Trivento disappointed bis supporters. , ~ Care Free finished with a remarkable run in the Cantala Stakes. She is little more than a pony and is,a daughter of the speedv Valicare. Her rider, J. O’Sullivan, will pilot Hall Mark in the Cup. Pretzel enhanced his Cup prospects with a good finishing effort in the Hotham Handicap. The New Zealander, Greenhorn, showed his best Australian form to date. Flail improved on recent form, but Petau failed badly. Results are as follow:- — THE WAKEFUL STAKES, of 500 sovs.; for three-year-old fillies. One mile. GOLDEN HAIR. 8.11 .... (T. Webster) 1 VARIANCE, 7.13 2 HELENSBROOK, 7.13 » Seventeen started. Three-quarters of a length; two lengths. Lady Syghton was fourth. Time, Imin. 401 sec. MARIBYRNONG PI,ATE. of 1500 sovs.; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. PASHA, 9.3 (K Bartie) 1 AZTEC, 8.10 - SUNOLAD, 9.0 ■••• ••■•••• « ■Seventeen started. Tlalf a neck; one length and a half. Time, Imin. 2jscc. MELBOURNE STAKE'S, of 750 sovs. Weight for age. Ono mile and a quarter, ROGILLA. 9.0 (D. Munro) 1 GAINE CARRINGTON, 9.0 g KUVERA, 9.0 -Four started. Neck; one length ana «i Quarter, Oro was fourth. Time, -inln. times: First two _fnrlongs, 28sec.; next four, ;50Jsec.; concluding four, VICTORIA DERBY, of 3000 sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and a nan. HALL MARK (D. Munro) 1 PALPHAR n MIRAMOND (E. Bartle) o 'Ten started. Palphar -secured a big lead early. Hall Mark was sixth at the mile, but third at the turn, and finished brilliantly to win -by five lengths; two lengths and a half between second and third. Time, 2min. 31}sec. —equalling the race record. Sectional times: First half-mile, 54}see.; next four. ,4Ssee.: concluding four, 48}sec.; last elx, Imin. 12? sec. THE CANTALA STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Ono mile. CARE FREE. 7.4 (J. O’Sullivan) 1 WHITTINGHAM. 8.4 .... (H. Badger) 2 GORDON’S LEAP, 7.11 (F. Dempsey) 3 Twelve started. One length; neck. Dermid wils fourth. Time, Imin. 374 sec. Tho last four furlongs was run in 4Sscc. HOTHAM HANDICAP, of 460 sovs. One mile and a half. PRETZEL. 9.2 (T. Webster) 1 GREENHORN, 7.1 2 FLAIL, 8.6 \---,----l 8 Twelve started. Half a heck; two lengths. Elmaros was .fourth. Time, 2min. 314 sec. The last four furlongs was run in 47}sec. PRINCE POMBAL FAILS (Received November 5, 6.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 5. Prince Pombal was unplaced In the Hurstvllle Mile at tho Moorefield races yesterday.

QUEENSLAND MEETING Waikare Wins the Derby (Received November 5, 6.30 p.m.) Brisbane, November 5. The Queensland Turf Club’s meeting opened yesterday. Chief results aro as follow:— QUEENSLAND DERBY STAKES. Ono mllo and a half. WAIKARE. 8.10 (Tanwan) 1 SOFT STEP, S.lO (Tucker) 2 ARBOREAL, 8.10 (Brennan) 3 Eight started. Half length: oue length and a quarter. Tinie, 2min. 33sec. HOPEFUL STAKES. For two-year-olds. Fivo furlongs. REGULAR BACHELOR, 8-10 (Brown) 1 SPEAR PRINCE, S.tO .... (Conquest) 2 XOANON, 8.10 (Betts) .3 Thirteen started. Two lengths and a half. Time. Imin. 2sec. - BRISBANE HANDICAP. One mile. NOEL SOLDAT. 7.10 (Shelton) 1 PETROL LAGER, 8.2 (Brennan) 2 BROWN PADDY. 8.13 (Bennett) 3 Ten started. Ono length and a half. I’ime, Imin. 37sec. WINOOKA AGAIN Wins Pimlico Match Race GREAT BURST OF SPEED By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright (Received November 5, 7 p.m.) Baltimore, November 4. The Winooka match race at Pimlico track resulted — WINOOKA 1 GOLD STEP 2 GOOD ADVICE 3 Winooka ran a smashing race. Coming from behind at halfway, he .unloosed a blinding burst of speed, forging to the front and winning by two lengths in the fast time of Imin. llsec. There was little time lost at the barrier. Gold Step was first to take the lead, with Winooka second. Good Advice third, Spring Steel fourth and Tambour last. Coming into the stretch _ Winooka was leading the field and running well within himself. Gold Step continued gamely under hard urging, but he was not good enough. Good Advice made some ground in the stretch rtih, and Tambour also made a bold attempt to overtake Winooka, but the Australian was not to be denied. Winooka beat Gold Step by a length, the latter leading Good Advice by half a length nt the finish. Winooka pulled up in excellent shape and was given a great ovation by a crowd of 15,000. Polson said the horse was being shipped to New York to-morrow morning. Winooka’s time was the best lie has made in America. Britt rodo him perfectly to win unchallenged. Mr. Naylor informed the Australian Press Association that the special race a* Belmont Park would be over six furlongs and would be restricted to four starters. Winooka and Flying Heels will each carry 8.8, Good Advice 8.5, and Sergeant Byrne 7.3. He said he was also negotiation with an English club for a i race in London about Christmas,

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Masterton Racing Club Dominion Special Service. Masterton, November 4. According to a financial statement tabled qt a meeting of the stewards of the Masterton Racing Club last evening, a profit of £323/12/- was made, on the recent spring meeting at Opaki. Last year's fixture showed a profit of £286 7/5. Stewards considered the result highly satisfactory. Thirty new members were elected at the meeting. In the course of a brief discussion dissatisfaction was expressed at the way in which the totalisator had. been run at the recent meeting. Members were ip sympathy with the public in its complaints regarding the delays at the machine, but it was pointed out that the club was not at fault. The club had lost money, it was stated, through the totalisator being under-staffed. It was decided to make every effort to see the same trouble did not occur in future. LOWEST FOR YEARS Ellerslie Totalisator Receipts By Telegraph.—Press Association. Aucldand, November 5. Torrential rain on Saturday caused tho abandonment of all sports fixtures. The totalisator receipts nt the Ellerslie races were the lowest for more than 20 years, only a small crowd attending. RED MANFRED Gallops Mile in 1.39 (By Telegraph—From “The Watcher.”) Christchurch. November 5. After the last race at Riccarton yesterday the Derby candidate Red Manfred (G J. Jones) galloped a mile on the course proper, and registered 1.39. Tho first four furlongs took 49 2-5. and the last four 49 3-5. He could not have done any better, but it was an excellent gallop.

Locksley .... 30 !> Night Flyer !) 11 Walton Park 10 II Elude 9 9 Royal Sceptre 10 2 Flower 9 8 Doi ran . ••• 10 1 Niglitguard . 9 8 Night Ricital !> 12 High Rank . 9 0 Tea Garden . 9 12 IRWEDL HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Four Wonderful .. furlongs. 8 5 Custodian .. 7 6 Bodyline ... 8 3 Silly Owl ... 7 5 Invoice ..... S 3 Joyous 7 5 Emissary ... 7 12 Queen o£ Song 2 Master Reynard CRITERION 7 12 HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs. Cricket Bat .. 9 0 Ilurlingham 7 12 Silver Streak 8 5 Irish Lancer 7 11 Great Star .. 8 5 Cranford ... 7 7 Croupier 8 5 True Shaft . 7 6 Lordly Knight 7 13 Spoou 7 5

Shatter .... 8 1 Eminent .... 7 9 The Smuggler 7 13 Kamo 7 u Rocket 7 13 'I'out le Monde 7 5 Minerva! .... 7 12 Chrysology . 7 5 Brambletorn 7 11 RANDOLPH HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Worship 8 11 East Link .. 7 Blazon 8 10 Flying Amy . 7 0 Metal Bird .. 8 10 KnockJong .. 0 Copyist ■ .... 8 11 Final Shot . 7 0 1’rostration . 8 6 Tbp Rank 0 Monastic .... 7 13 Cram plan 7 0 Gay some .... 7 13 Liege Lord . 7 0 Bon Tray ... 7 11 Rod Dance .. 7 0 Davolo 7 11 Proscenium . 7 0 Dollar Prince 7 10 Marquillo ... 7 0 Sibella 7 10 Knocktin 7 0 High 'for ... 7 3 EPSOM HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One Meprlsant .. 9 3 Forestry 8 4 Argentic .... 9 1 Dorian 7 11 Itanelagh 8 13 Heather Glow 7 11 Bird 8 10 Emotion .... 7 11 Miladi 8 8 Doiran .... Gallant Fox 8 4

Holly Lu ... 8 5 Star Artist .. 7 9 Gay Broney . 8 2 Good Run ... 7 8 Tavern Don't Lap .. 7 5 Knight .8 0 Jewelled Hawthorn .. 8 0 Girdle 7 0 Count ... 7 0 . Lendroff 7 11 Supreme Ruler 7 O MANUKAU HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 sots. Two miles. Cruachan 11 13 Wpe Pat .... 9 11 Billy Boy ... 11 9 Carlaris 9 4 Free Air .... 10 8 Coachman .. 9 0 EPSOM HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs. Greek Gold . 8 13 British Puss Moth .. 8 12 Columbia 7 6 Tradesman . 8 9 Gay Marigold 7 3 Porotitl 8 5 Exaggeration . 7 3 King’s Archer 7 11 Hampton Park 7 3 Pomp 7 6 KING EDWARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 500 sots. Ono mile and a quarter. . View Halloo • 9 5 Prince Vai .. 8 2 All Humbug. 8 7 King March . 7 13 L’Allegro ... 8 7 Lord Vai ... 7 10 Caxfex .... 8 5 Desert Star . 7 9 Baroscope ... 8 5 Allov 7 0 Red Sun .... 8 4 Spiral 7 0 ONEHUNGA STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. About three miles. Neil 11 10 Crelna’s King 0 11 Valpeen ... 11 2 Zane Grey .. 9 11 Riotous ... 10 13 Kairurl 9 9 Kawini .... 10 10 Domo 9 0 Patutah! 9 13 Grant’s Opal 9 0 MUSKET STAKES HANDICAP, o. t 300 . sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Sporting Song 8 8 Respectful .. 7 8 Gav Egypt .. 8 8 Slrona .... 7 4 Nun Nicer .. 7 8 Red Flame .. 7 3 Royal Gallant Knight 7 0 Appellant 7 8 General Quex 7 0 Wahroonga . 7 8 HOBSON HANDICAP, of 200 60VS. Seven furlongs. Allegretto ... 8 11 Expectancy . 7 0 Moonfleet 8 10 Chief Emerald 7 0 Rovql Gallant 8 6 Echo Song .. 7 0 Bugle Ca.ll .. 8 2 Diajfnno 7 0 United 7 13 My Money .. 7 0 Brawn. Lap . 7 0 LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One : mile. Greek Gold . 9 0 Prolvxo 7 11 Baroscope ... 8 13 Woodful 7 8 Chief Cook . .8 8 Senegal 7 8 Klltowyn ... 8 7 Master Norral 7 8 Aga Khan .. 8 2 Easter Time . 7 8

TOMOANA HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70 sovs. One mile and a half. Klmbo 10 13 Paleta 9 0 Kinsel 10 10 King’s Cascade 9 0 Goshawk ... 10 1 C Jazz King .. 9 0 Million ....10 8 Ex Dono .... 9 0 Air Laddie ..9 2 NURSERY HANDICAP, of 70 both. Four furlongs. The Khedive . 8 5 Talari 8 0 Cockfight .,85 Peggy’s Joy 8 0 Lord Hereford 8 5 Soot Ally .... 8 0 Queen’s' Pride 8 0 SPRING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Brarabletorn 0 0 Courtyard ... 7 II Gold Trail .. 8 10 White Fang . 7 o Chopin 8 8 Arrow Lad .. 8 5 Royal Bengal 7 12 Strome Bothwell 7 7 8 0 LITTLE FLAXMERE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. Asturisca ... 9 5 Abbev Feale . 7 0 Tiger Gain .. 8 13 Celerlmus 7 0 Cullus 8 0 Margaret Rose 7 0 Royal Shift . 8 3 Lavina .... 7 0 April Fool .. I’ikaio 7 0 Hunting Star 7 8 Willowmero . 7 0 Mercian Queen 7 2 Tino Watata 7 0 Cawbeen ... 7 0 GLENARAY HACK HANDICAP, f 70 sovs. One mile. Tiger Gain .90 Archeria .... 7 4 Chock Say .. 8 11 Arabliss ... 7 0 Swift and Sure 8 8 Hukemanu .. 7 0 Timbohm .. 7 13 McHcath .... 7 0 Bradman ... 7 12 Joy Stick ... 7 0 Sir Nigel .... 7 12 Wine Tray ... 7 0 Slvvan Dell . 7 12 Blue Boy ... 7 0 Fondle 7 12 Monette .... 7 0 Royal Dash .79 Willowmere . 7 0 Bothwell .... 7 8 FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sova. Six furlongs. Souchong ..9 8 Asturlsea ... 7 11 . Slippery .. .... 8 4 Speed o 4 Cullus Cuticle ..... 7 7 0 0 Royal Bengal 7 13 Stitch ...... 1 0 Arrow Lad .. 1 13