Saturday’s Racing

Evening Star, Issue 20317, 28 October 1929, Page 4

Saturday’s Racing

“Tote” Figures Again Up 7 Nightmarch Wins In Australia At three ouf of the four meetings held in the dominion on Saturday the totalisator returns showed, satisfactory, increases on the .figures for last year. . , ! At the Moonee Valley Meeting, in Victoria, the New Zealand ... crack, Nightmarch, added another win to his list of victories in Australia.

WELLINGTON MEETING WELLESLEY STAKES TO WATCH OFFICER Tho Wellington Racing Club’s Spring Meeting was opened at Trontham in lino but cold weather. The track was very fast and in good order. The attendance was large. The favourites had a ffad day, but the totalisator returns kept well nj), being £53,090J, as compared with £47,213J for last year, an increase of £6,877. ; Atholspear, in the Wainui Handicap, lost his rider, B. Burgess, who was sent to hospital with a fractured skull. Concluding results; — WELLINGTON HANDICAP, 750sovs. lin and 3f.

The winder who won, at Masterton was always prominent, and finished on in a resolute manner. Tray Bond was not well favoured after a, furlong had been covered, , and experienced a ,rocky passage before the run home -was commenced. Her effort; under the circumstances was full of merit. Chief Link ran a good race, but Ins big weight stopped him at the end. The Chokebore filly, Ball Dress, drew the rails, and did not ’move off as smartly as many of the others, but she was in the picture over the last two furlongs. ,

The Wainui Handicap was responsible for an attractive performance on the part of the favourite, Commendation. Ho gave a lot of trouble at the start, but got away well, and was in sixth place .turning for home. . Admiral Drake, who led from the jump out, was still clear of Latin Quarter, Night Lad, . Cashier, Commendation, and Prickles, but weakened inside the distance and was tackled by Prickles, with Commendation putting in some strong work cm the outside. Prickles was badly interlerred with, by the riderless Atholspear nearing the post, and in a punishing finish Commendation got tip to beat her by a head. Admiral Drake was a length away in third place, a head in front of Black Duke, who was not prominent until the home turn. Keddar, Blimp, Great Charter, Latin Quarter, Vespcrus, and Stanchion finished in that order, with Hynanua last. Atholspear lost his rider after three furlongs had been traversed, and the horse ran with the leading division for the rest of the journey. . Commendation, who had not raced for seven months, showed some of his old dash, and will be an interesting contestant in the Harcourt Cup. Prickles had a rough passage in the straight, being twice interfered with by. Atholspear, otherwise she would have been returned a winner. Latin Quarter and Night Lad were both in prominent positions for . seven furlongs, but petered out in the straight, Night Lad especially stopping badly.

B—Mr W. S. Glenn’s hr gIN THE SHADE, by Australian Sun —Violet H., uyrs, 7.6 (R. Yoitre) ... ••• 1 2 Mr J. J. Cdrry’s cli c Rabbi, dvrs.-7.0 (A. Eastwood) ... 2 s—Mr j. Frederic’s ch g Seatown, Cyrs, 8.3 (R.' J. Mackie) ... 3 Others : 1 Star Stranger 9.9, 10 Yoma 8.4, 0 Hoylake 8.0, 9 Paitonu 7.13, / Piuthair 7.8, car 7.9, 3 Talisker 7.0, car. 7.44, 12 Spearmiss 7,0, 14 Black Mint 7.6, car. 7.1, 13 Courageous 7.0, 4 Merry Mint 7.0, car. 7.2, 11 Tcheka 7.0, car. 7.4. , , ' "Won by a head; two lengths. Tcheka was fourth. Time, 2min 20scc, M’ELLESLEY STAKES, l,ooosovs. For two-yoar-olds. . 51 s—Messrs M'Leod and Slater’s cli g WATCH OFFICER, by Chief Ruler —Watchful, 8.4 <A. E. Ellis) ... 1 3 Air T. H. Lowry’s hr g Chrysology, 8.4 (J. Barry) ... ... - I— Mr J. S. APLeod’s br c Simba, 8.7 (H. Goldfinch) ••• 0 Others: 9 Muir M'orn 5.7, 4 King Musket 8.7, 6 Intruder 8.7 and Peep 8.2 (bracketed), 2 Satisfy 8.2, 8 Nimble 8.2 7 Pass On 8.2. Won by two lengths; length. Satisfy was fourth. Time, GO^sec—a race record. SHORTS HANDICAP, 400sovs.' Gf. I—Messrs Crawford and Roberts’s |> g PAGANELLI, by Lord Qucx —Ringlove, oyrs, 9.8 (T. Green) ... I s —Jir F. Ormond’s b g Toxeuma, 4yrs, 8.6 (A. E. Ellis) ... ... 2 ll Mr J. J. M'Gratli’s br c First Money, 3yrs, 7.3 (W. H. Jones) ... 3 Others: 2 Silver Paper 9.3 and Aspiring 7.0, car 7.1 (bracketed), b Rerctnoana 9.0, 3 Silvenniue 8.12, 14 First Aero 8.1, 13 Paddoa 7.12, 12 White Pang 7.12, 4 Arrow Lad 7.12, 17 Goshawk 7.12, 14 Gold Acre 7.8, 6 Freehold 7.7. 10 Speed Light 7.2, 16 Roya; ■Duke 7.2, car. 7.3, 15 Banket 7.0, 9 Pud .Mark 7.0, car. 7.2), 7 Franeolin 7.0. Won by a head; two lengths Aspiring was fourth. Time, linin ll|sec.

The largo field of twenty-one paraded for the Rimutaka Handicap, the topweight. Sea Cob, being made a thousand-ticket better favourite than Tourist. and Lucky Light. The start was a straggling one, several of the candidates losing their chances at the jump out. After the field had gone two furlongs Lucky Light and Money Mint wore together in front of Park Sea Cob, and Royal Opera. Money Mint had a slight advantage from Lucky Light at the straight entrance, with Tourist, Pari, My Own, and Semper Parntus in close attendance. Semper Paratus made a run on the rails ■'lien turned for home, arid was in ■front at the distance, hut faded out of the picture, with 100yds to go. My Own then looked the winner, but was soon tackled by Royal Black and Tourist, and the finish appeared to rest with this two, but Lucky Light, finishing near the outside rails, appeared on the scene in the dying stages, and gained a meritorious victory _by a length and a-half from -Tourist, who was half a length in front of Roval Black, with My Own ahead away. Then came Pari. Shortly. Royal Opera, Kings Jest, and Semper Paratus.

OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, 260sovs. (if. 7—Mr C. F.' Johnston’s b g JUGGLE, by Joculator—Engari, 4yrs, 7.11 (H. N. Wiggins) f 3 —Hr W. Montgomery’s b c Tannin, 3yrs, 7.0 (K. Voitre) ... 2 2—Mr J. S. M'Leod’s b g Auda, 3yrs, 7.5, car. 7 9 (T. Green) 3 Others; 4 Richfield 8.7, Clarendon 8.5, 5. Coon Song 7.11, 13 Australis 7.9. car. 7.4. 14 Werata 7.7, car. 7.8 V, 10 Phastur 7.6, 15 Monolol 7.5, car. 7.0, 6 Royal N Parade 7.4, car. 7.0, 16 Hunting Call 7.3, car. 7.0, 8 Arrowhead 7.2, ear. 7.31, 12 Sunkissed 7.0, car. 7.1, IS Spearful 7.0, car. 7.2 J, 9 Vali 7.1, car. S.l, and Agrestic 7.0 bracketed), 17 Dancing Star 7.0, 11 Dnellona 7.0, car. 7.1, and Emotion (bracketed), 19 Gucress 7.0, car. 7.71. Won by a length each way. Rich: field was" fourth. Time. Imin 13see f> PAGANELLIS AND WATCH OFFICER TWO GOOD WINS. [Special to the ‘ SiiK.’) WELLINGTON, October 26. Fine Acre, Pantagruel, Askari, and Pcshwa were withdrawn from tbo Glen Hurdle Handicap, Aberfeldy and Elysianor closely contesting favouritism. Aberfeldy . acted as pacemaker for the first half-mile, but entering the bade stretell Beaumont and Kapuna took charge and led round iho far turn from Aberfeldy, Trosham, and Brigadier Bill. Kapuna was done with before the home turn was reached, and .Beaumont led into the straight from Aberfeldy, Kapuna, .Tresham, and Brigadier Bill Beaumont withstood all challenges in the run home, and won a good race by a-length from Aberfeldy, who stayed on under punishment to beat the fast-finishing Tresham by a neck. Modern and Kapuna wore together next, and then followed Elysianor and Brigadier Bill, with Novar and Otaura Lass last. _ Beaumont’s win _ was more decisive, than the margin suggested. Aberfcldy ran a good race throughout, and jumped better thair on his last visit, to Trentham. ■ Elysianor was not ridden to the best advantage, and lost-a lot of ground on more than one occasion, and then the gelding finished close up to the place-getters. Kapuna showed promise for a good portion of the journey, but faded out in the last half-mile.

Lucky Light’s finishing effort created a great surprise, as she disappeared from prominence at the distance owing to steering a wide course. Semper Paratus made a bold showing, an cl will improve in his future efforts.

Prince Humphrey was the only detection from the Wellington Handicap, for which the public went strongly for Star Stranger, who carried close on 1,500 tickets more than entrusted to Rabbi. ■ .When the field swept out of the straight Merry Mint took charge and led along the back from Tcheka. Talisker, Piiitbajr, Paitonu, Rabbi, Eoylake, Star Stranger, and Spearmiss There was little change at the far turn, and entering the home run Merry Mint retired, and Talisker went to the front and led into the straight from Paitonu, Black Mint, Rabbi, Merry Mint, In the Shade, and Seatown. Talisker cried enough at the distance, and Seatoun with a fast run from tho back assumed command. His effort was short-lived, as Rabbi and In the Shade quickly collared him, and this pair settled down to an exciting finish, tho latter getting in the deciding stride to gain tho honours by a head. Seatoun was twb lengths away, slightly in front of Tcheka. Star Stranger, who was last at the far turn, was next, an I was followed by Talisker, Piuthair, Hoylakc, Mint, and Courageous, Yoma being the last to pass tho post. Seajeun looked a winner nearing the post, but failed to see out the journey. Eloylake started from the out-, side, but at the far turn moved into tho rails. He failed to make much showily? in this position, and although he executed a promising effort' in the straight he was well beaten at the finish. * » * •

Tho public received a setback, when sSimba and Satisfy failed to make a return in the Wellesley Stakes. The field was reduced to ten runners, Simba being made a strong choice with 1,600 more tickets than carried by-Satisfy The latter, with Nimble, Simba, and Chrysology, were the first prominent but Satisfy was supplanted at the false rail by Nimble, who led on to the course proper from Satisfy, Simba, Chrysology. and Watch Officer. Once in lino for home the last-named shot to tho front and soon placed tho issue beyond doubt, winning by two lengths from_ Chrysology, who beat the favourite by a length. Satisfy was close up next in front of Nimble, Pass On, King Musket, and Peep, with Intruder: last. The winner outclassed the opposition and gave A. E. Ellis his first winning tide in the event. The time,. 60£. was the fastest since tho distance was increased to five furlongs in 1922. Chry sology was allowed to drop back aftei being prominent early, and then finished strongly. Simba had every chance, but failed to complete the task as well as anticipated. Satisfy was not seen at her best, owing to seasonal trouble, faded out over the last furlong. King Musket was slow to

#' ■* « . « The Taita Handicap produced a field of sixteen two-year-olds. Tray Bond, drawn well out, got away smartly, and had a slight advantage at the end of a furlong, but before the false rail was reached, Lady Bam, Chief Link, and Gesture were in front of her. Tray Bond again asserted herself, and led on to the course proper from Gesture. Chief Link Lady Pam, and Merry Bill, The Riccarton filly still held her advantage till well '"side, the distance, but Gesture always had her measure oyer the final stages, and heat her homo by a bare length. Chief Link was only a neck away, with Lady Pam, .Ball Dress, and Merry Peel together nest, in front of Joie do Val, Zcphyrus, and Sporting Chance.

move off, and was well back at the straight entrance. • * * * Pagnnelli was made a slightly better favourite than tho bracketed pair Silver Paper and Aspiring for tho Shorts Handicap, and bo carried bis supporters through after a close finish. Aspiring was the most prominent from the start, and lea on to the course proper from Francolin, Silvermine, Banket, Paganoili, ami Toxeuma. Aspiring led till well inside the distance, but retired beaten, and Paganelli was left in charge. The latter was challenged by Tor mina, and in a neck-aml-neck tussle ."aganclli stuck to his task to <secure the verdict by a short neck. First Money beat Aspiring on the post for third money, two lengths a way, and then, came Silvermine, Banket, Silver Paper, Reremoana, Goshawk, and Full Mark.

Paganelli’s effort under his solid im post was one of the features of the meeting, and this was enhanced by the .fact that he conceded a powerful galloper in 'Toxeuma over a stone and a beating. Aspiring showed much improvement on her Dunedin running, and will do. better later. Silver Paper was jjgyer in a winning position, and his form must have been disappointing to his connections. Speed Light and Francolin ran good races, the latter especially giving promise till well into tho straight. • * * •* The scratching pen was freely used in the concluding event, but there were still twenty-one starters. Clarendon was the medium of heavy support, but could do no better than occupy fifth place at the finish. The winner, Juggle, was not well placed early, but made a great run in the straight, and cutting down the leaders Auda, Monaloff, and Taurua inside tho distance went on to beat the last-named by a length. Auda was a similar distance away third, and then followed Richfield, Clarendon, Nali, Royal Parade, Monaloff, Duellona, and Arrowhead. The start w - as again unsatisfactory , t i Dancing Star being badly left, while! Phastar was turned round when the barrier lifted, and was. not persevered with, cantering home behind the field.

POVERTY BAY MEETING KIHSEL WINS CHIEF EVENT The first day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s Spring Meeting was held in fine weather before a large attendance. After tho very heavy rain A the two preceding days the going was very heavy. The totalizator handled £12,953, as compared with £9.606 last year, an increase of £3,352, BesultsJUNCTION HANDICAP, 130sovs. 5f 2—Messrs Benson and Jamieson’s gr g KING. WANGA, by Our King—Rewanga, 6yrs, 8.13 (Nixon) ... ... 1 I—Mrs J. Paterson’s ch f Pellette, 3yrs, 8.0 (MTavish) -2 B—Mr H. Hawkin’s b m Evensong, aged, 7.2 (Kowhai) ... ... 3

Others; 4 Nancy Leo 10.3, 6 Startle S.B, 3 Plimmerton 8.5, 7 Ardri 7.6, 5 Master Cynic 7.4. Won by a length; half a length. Time, Imin 6sec. FIRST HURDLES, 140sovs. l|m. I—Air R. Gregory’s ch g JEN, by Autumn—Pearl Marie, aged, 10.13 (Corner) 1 4—Air 11. Kershaw’s b g Kingi Pita, aged, 9.9 (Leach) 2 3—Air W. Wilson’s b g Good Sport, aged, 9.2 (Clement) 3 Others: 2 Princess Elizabeth 9.4, 6 Ferouf 9.0 (fell), 5 Rocket Car 9.0. Won by three lengths; five lengths. Time, 3min Isec. HOSELAND HACK HANDICAP, 130sovs. Gf.

I—Air D. J. Barry’s ch g AIANGARA REI, by Autumn—Special, syrs, 8.8 (Keesing) 1 5 Air J. A 1 Reedy’s br g Bold Front, 6yrs, 9.0 (France) ... 2 3 Air J. Lawry’s b g Keen, syr», 8.8 (Broughton) 3 Others: Te Awha 8.3, 4 Oteno 7.11, G Fall o’ the Year 7.11, 7 King’s Dream 7.4. I Von by three-quarters of a length; half a length. Time, Imin 23 4-ssec. SPRING HANDICAP, 200sovs. IJm. 4 Air R. Brown’s b g KINSEL, by King Mark —Selene,. 6yrs, 7.0 (Kowhai) ... 1 1— Air D. J. Barry’s b h Singleton, syrs, 9.9 (Keesing) 2 2 Air C. Haldane’s ch g Queen’s ' Choice, 6yrs, 8.1 (Horne) ... 3 3 Superb King 7VB also ran. Won by a head; four lengths. Time, 2min 20sec. TAUMAHA HANDICAP, 130sovs. 7f. 7—Air M‘lntosh’s b g OUTFIT, by Mountain Knightr-rVascovia, aged, 8.1 (Walsh) 1 6 Mr W. Wilson’s b g Good Sport, aged, 7.13, car. 7.8 (Kowhai) 2 2—Air James Williamson’s ch g Valsier, oyrs, 8.6 (Al'Tavisli) ... a

Others: 1 Royal Lineage 9.5, 3 Plimmerton 9.0, 4 Cool Card 9.0, 8 Fall o’ the Year 7.13. 5 Tall Timber 7.10.

Won by a length and a-half; three lengths. Time, Imin 38 4-ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY, 120sovs. 6f. 2 Mr F. E. Lewis’s ch g GOLD LILY, by Calmint—-Deipeen, . 4yrs, 8.0 (MTavish) 1 3_Mr W. E. Davies’s blk f Toboggan, 3yrs, 8.0 (N. Davis) ... 2 4 Mr P. Neagle’s ch g Manifesto, 3yrs, 8.0 (Tinsley) 3 Others: 12 Primitive, 11 Lady Waikohu, 6 Primax, 1 Autumn Sun and Sunny Mint, 5 Baku, 8 Donnettc, 10 Portray, 14 Tino Tama, 15 Rich Crop, 7 Chronic, 16 Manifest, 13 Oddmint, 9 Whakaau. Won by six lengths; half a length. Time, Imin 25 2-ssec. _ FLYING HANDICAP. ISOsovs. 6f. I—Mr H. Rama’s b c TANERIRI, by Antagonist—Country Picnic, 4yrs, 8.9 (Parsons) .. 1 5 Mr W. Robson’s ch ra Staille, aged, 8.5 (Atkins) 2 3 Mr P. Neagle’s b g Royal Lineage, syrs, 8.11 (Nixon) 3

Others; 2 Tea Lady 8.0, 4 Tall Timber 7.0. Won by a head; five lengths. Time, Imin 23 2-ssec OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, 130sovs. Ira. 2—Mr D. J. Barry’s ch g RICH’ HARVEST, by Auturan4yrs, 7.9 (Keesing) ... 1 4—Air W. Alooro’s b m Autumina, syrs, 7.8 Atkins) 2 7—Air H. Candy’s b g lago, syrs, 7.0 (J. Walsh) ... 3 Others: 1 Bold Front 8.12, 5 Quakeress 7.7, 5 Nahi 7.3, 3 Rapiata 7.2. Won by half a length; four lengths. Time. Imin 51 l-ssec.

AUCKLAND TROTS SPRING HANDICAP TO WRACKLER . The Auckland Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting was opened at Alexandra Park, Epsom, in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and excellent racing on a fast track was witnessed. Tho totalisator receipts were £35,5555, as compared, with £35,847 for the corresponding day of last year, a decrease of £29ls. Concluding results:— SPRING HANDICAP, 750sovs. 2m. I—Mr H. F. Nicol’s WRACKLER, 24yds behind (M Holmes) ... 1 3 Mr D. R. /Revell’s Jean M'Elwyn, 24 (R. B. Berry) ... 2 7—Mrs I. E. Sweetapple’s Native Prince, 48 (J. S. Shaw) ... 8 Others; 4 Great Delight, 5 Nelson Tasker, 6 Sister Beatrice scr, 9 Gold Dial 12yds behind, 8 Dillon Huon, 2 Torpedo Huon 36.., Nelson Tasker, Sister Beatrice, and Native Prince were the early leaders, the field being bunched close handy. Wrackler moved up to third place from Nelson Tasker and Native Prince at the turn, and went on to win by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Nelson Tasker was fourth and Torpedo Huon next. Time, 4min 32 2-ssec. PARNELL HANDICAP, 250sovs, lira. I—Mr J. T. Paul’s GREAT PARRISH, scr (Owner) ... 1 4 Mr R. Lung’s Belle Axworthy, scr (A. Julian) 2 9—Messrs Averill Brothers’ Warspite, scr (J. S. Shaw) 3 Others: 12 Horizon, 11 Maid of the Mountains, 2 Queeen Elizabeth scr, 10 Great Ballon, 5 Hohora 12yds behind, 6 Cornelian 60, 3 Ngahuia, 8 Our Nancy 24, 7 Master Huia 36. Won by a length and a-half; two lengths. Queen Elizabeth was fourth. Time, 3min 28sec. MOUNTAIN HANDICAP, 450sovs. 2m. I—Mrvrs R. A M'Millan and C. Moran’s PETER M‘KINNEY, 24yds behind (R. A. M'MillanV ... ... 1 5 Mr J H. Lloyd’s Raima, 36 (J. A. Gerrard) 2 3—Mr T. Roe’s Gold Sovereign, 24 (Owner) ... ... ... 3

Others: 4 Dipnoi, 2 Etta Cole, (5 Floralino scr, 1 Bingen Starr 24yds behind (bracketed with Peter 31‘Kinney), 8 Tradesman 2-1, 7 The Tartar 48, 10 Ngatira, 9 Tiger Salvo SI. Peter M'Kinney won by half a length, Gold Sovereign passing the post a neck ahead of Raima. After a lengthy inquiry the stewards -placed Raima second and Gold Sovereign third, on the ground that interference had occurred in the straight. Etta Cole was fourth. Time, 4inin 42 3-ssec. OCTOBER HANDICAP, 400sovs. lm.3 Mr T. Show’s JOY BIRD, 12yds (W. Sounder) ... 1 4 Messrs P. W. Johnston and Johnston’s Sunfisli, 12 (11. B. Berry) 2 5 Mr R. J. Elliott's Stamnoor, 24 (S. 31. August) 3 Others: 1 Warplane scr (bracketed with Carmel 24yds behind), 7 Oakhampton 12yds behind, 10 Goldman 24,6 All Bell, 9 Dillon Huon, 8 The Shrew ■ 36, 2 Linkman 48. Won by one length and a-quartor; two lengths. Dillon Huon was fourth. Tim©, 2min 13 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, 350 m vs. 2m. 6—Mr M. J. Moodahe’s EXPLOSION, scr (A. J. Julian) 1) 10—Mr D. Brideson’s Rockhurn, 24 yards (S. M, August) 2 I—Mr D. R. Revell’s Sunshower, 12 (R, B. Berry) 8 Others: 4 Great Peter, 7 Lord Nepean scr, 9 Concettina 12vds behind, 11 Dick Dillon, 3 Hal Chimes 24, 8 Stoney 48, 2 Evelyn Locanda,.y Herein.ai 60. Won by half a length; a neck. Concertina was fourth. Time, 4min 40 2-ssec. Reremai lost his driver at the end of a mile. w ELECTRIC HANDICAP', OOOsovs. ljm. 2 Mr W. Johnstone’s YENDO3IE, scr (J. J. Kennerley) 1' 3 Messrs F. W. Johnston and Johnston’s Sunfisli, 24yds behind (R. B. Berry) ... ... 2 7—3lessrs J. G. Robertson and H. Sowell’s Van Rich, scr (J. G. Robertson) ... 3 Others; 9 Florent, 1 Mountain Dell, 5 Sailor Boy sor, 8 Gold Dial, 6 Great Delight 24yds behind, 4 Stamnoor 3G. Won by three lengths and a-half; two , lengths. Mountain Dell was fourth. Time, 2mia IS l-sseo. Several inquiries were held during the day. S. V. Brightwell, the driver of Audo Spray in the first race, was fined £] for disobedience to the starter at_ the barrier. V. C. Parsons,' the driver of Golden Gate, was fined £1 for talking to spectators at tho barrier in the same race. P. Smith, the driver of Our Nancy in the fourth race, was fined £1 for not going to the barrier when ordered by the starter.

WRAOHUR'S VIOTOrtV V\ i tvt \M> (Molm 20 \ u > k «» in \ itto |i ' ioi tho » tlu ,\ »| i> ( i t uii i\ \\ o\< nt % i i. uu i tin m i t >»hit h Iho \b 'i \ \ >n u d I\' i Ittii).on \uio ■>-. k \\ tuMi t « Is tin OUI ltd w \im 1 li ui\. 1 >ipi lo J limn ■> 'i i Ml\x \ll 111 I tlio public v « v I < 111 U I \t Koll 'lllskll !>« \ ti II ll 1 1 \ Clt it I)t -> < lii in m (u)lil Din], W i 1, in M I hnn Pa^i '(i <uM tinu tho oidu \ i 1 i-Ui Mvtu Butnce, Dil \\i ul l<i Dillon lliiou, M 1 i»\ i in 1 loipcdo Huon Wiu'u thoy camo around again [Native tV.uoo hail moved up third to Nelson 'Vjiskor and Sister Beatrice, then camo Wniekler, Dillon Huon, and Jean M'Elwyn. Along tho back the last time Nelson Tnsker still had charge, with Native Prince, Sister Beatrice, Wrnckler, and Jean M'Elwyn racing as named. There was no alteration across the top, and Nelson Tasker was first into the straight from Native Prince and Wrnckler, then camo Jean M'Elwyn and Sister Beatrice. Nelson Tasker* tired in the run home, and Wracklor came through and won by a length from Jean M'Elwyn, who beat Xative Prince by two lengths. Nelson Tasker was fourth, followed by Torpedo Huon, Sister Beatrice, Great Delight, Cold Dial, and Dillon Huon. All started in the Mountain Handicap, a two-mile event for straight-out trotters, for which the Bingcn Starr and Peter M'Kinney bracket was made first choice. Etta Colo and Gold Sovereign also had a good following. When the" field settled down Etta Cole had charge from Gold Sovereign and Peter M'Kmuey, with Eloraline and Dipnoi oreakingl Passing the stand Etta Cole was showing the way to Tradesman, Gold Sovereign, Peter M'Kinney, Bingen' Starr, The Tartar, and Baima. This order was maintained passing the -taud the next time, and along the hack Ktta Colo was still in charge from Tradesman, who was breaking. I'hen came Gold Sovereign, Peter M'K.innev, and Raima. Crossing the ton Peter -M'Kinney and Etta Cole were on terms, but the last named leit her feet and Peter M'Kinney led into the straight from Gold Sovereign, Raima, and Tiger Salve. Peter M'Kinnev. Gold Sovereign, and Banna then fought out a- tight finish, the first named getting the decision by half a head from Gold Sovereign, who bored <n on Baima over the last bit and beat him bv a neck Etta Cole was fourth, and then came Tradesman, Florahne, Xcatira.'aud "i" 'cr Salve. As the resmt ot a lengthy inquiry concerning Gold Sovereign, who finished second in the Mountain Handicap and interfered with Baima (the third horse) bv boring over on him at the finish of that race, the stewards reversed the positions and placed Raima second and Gold Sovereign third. Thev accepted the explanation from T. Roe, driver of Gold Sovereign, that he tried his best to keep his horse straight.

WHY PETER BINGEN DID HOT START [Special to the * Stae.’] AUCKLAND, October 28. Bad luck comes along in many lonus, but rarely does it hit as in the case ol Peter Bingen (.New Zealand Cup winner, 1928)T who was brought down irom Te Awamutu to contest the big races at the Auckland trots. J. J. tvennerley had Be ter Bingen and others ot the team quartered at iVl’lveudnck a stables,’ but other horses wero also accomniodatcd among them, one being a novice trotter by ’Urn Triumph, who is being educated by S. Selkirk. _ this trotter became ill, and a reteimaie surgeon was communicated with, and requested to do what he could, lie attended and administered a ball, but as bad luck would have it lie put it down the throat of Peter Bingen instead of Uic maiden trottei. 1 ctei Bingen’s ownei, Mr W. Johnstone, ant. trainer, J. J. Keniioriey, ucie natuially not pleased with the mistake made, as it prevented Peter Bingen Irom tin(illing his engagement in the fcpring Handicap on Saturday. GREYMOUTH TROTS IMPRIHT WIHS PRINCIPAL EVENT Tho Grevmouth Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting was opened in hue weather. There was a good attendance, and the track was hard and improved by a shower which fell at the [mirth race. The totalisator handled £13,-‘l4O, an increase of £2,582 on the first day of last year. „ Results INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, 120 sovs. 124 f. 1 — Messrs H. M. and J 6. Boyle’s GRAND CANYON (C. S. Donald) •■•••• * 4- -Logan Junior, 12yds behind (Clarke) ... .... ••• " 2 Ratlock, scr (C. Smith) 3 Others: 4 R.eylet, 3 Nelson Gara, 7 Broker scr, 6 Dillon Chimes 24yds behind, 8 Denver City 84. Won by two lengths; one length. Time, 3miu 42 l-ssec. PETRIE HANDICAP, ISOsovs. I2U'. •> —Messrs Dvcll and Neale’s JOCK BINGEN, ■ 72yds behind (J. Brvce, jun.) ... ••• ••• 1 -Nelson Parrish, 84 (L. Berkett) 2 -Great Way. 00 (C. Donald) ... 3 Others: 5 Addie Guy, 4 Spencer, 10 loyal Review scr, 3 Olive Nelson 2yds behind, 6 Bon Jour 36, 8 Golden bray 84, 9 Accumulator 96. ’Won by half a length; 10 lengths, hue, 3min 40 l-osec. MAWHERA HANDICAP, 235sovs. 12|f. B—Air C. Hutchison’s FLORA . GOLDING, scr (owner) ... 1 2 Royal Comrade, 36yds behind (D. Bennett) 2 3 Cyone, 12 (F. Holmes) 3 Others; 10 Bingen Wood, 7 Author Franz scr, 9 Auto Minto, 5 Nelsonian 12yds behind, 1 Ngingo Ngingo, 4 Besde Dillon, 6 Waipuke 24. Won by a head; four lengths. Time, 3min 42sec. BLAKETOWN HANDICAP, 125sovs. 10if. 5 Air T. L Bennett’s GREAT ADVENTURE, scr (owner) ... 1 \—Nelson Gara, scr (Bcrkett) ... 2 I—Rey Child, scr (Marshall) 3 Others; 8 Don Locnnda, 7 Great Vuthor scr, 2 Bonnie Locanda, 3 Sil•cr Sea, 6 Flying Kate 24, 4 Young Author 36. Won by four lengths; head. Time, 3min lOsec.

ROYAL OAK HANDICAP, 1-lOsovs. 1-lif. 2 Or T. H. Louisson’s NELSON PARRISH, scr (Berkctt) ... 1 I_Great Way. scr (Donald; 2 4 —Silurian, scr 6 Others; 8 Bon Jour, 5 Nelson Prince, (5 Groat Burton scr, 3 Jock Bingen, 9 Dillon S., 7 Golden Spray 24yds behl Won by a length; tivo lengths. Time, 4min 37scc. GPLYMOUTH HANDICAP, 300sovs. 12jL o Dr T. B. Louisson’s IMPRINT, scr (Berkctt) ... ... ... ••• 1 1— Air A. Hendricksen’s Cardinal Logan, 24yds behind (Owner) 2 6_Mr J. F. APKcndry’s Logan Chief, 24yds (F. Holmes) ... 3 Others: 7 Jolly Chimes, 3 Free Advice, 5 essie Logan scr, 4 Daphne de Oro 18yds behind. Free Advice made the pace tor more than a mile, then Imprint took Hie load stalling off a challenge by Cardinal over the hist quarter or a Ghioi four lengths away. Time, 3min disco. DIGGERS’ HANDICAP (Saddle), 120sovs. B£f. 7 Mr J R- M'Kenzie’s DANNY BOY, scr (Caddy) 1 I—Brook Pointer ... ... - 11—Doric, scr (D. O’Connell) ... J Others; 14 Chained lor Boy, 4 Shot Silk 9 Kawana, 13 Don Locanda, 8 Rev’ Child and Bonnie Locanda scr, 5 Vican 13 yards behind, 12 Audience, 10 Flying Kate 24, 6 Mignonne, 3 Ecstasy 36. Won by a head; two lengths, lime, 3min 36sec. AVIATION HANDICAP, 140sovs. SJf. 2 Mr W. J. Morris’s CYONE, scr (F. Holmes) ••• 1 I—Royal Comrade, 12yds behind (D. Bennett) ••• 6—Ecstasy, scr (E. M'Dermott) ... 3 Others. 8 Dillon’s Pride, 3 Patsy Phegan, Meritor, 9 llora Golding scr, 7 Bessie Dillon, 5 Red Waipuke 12yds behimd. Won by a length; two lengths, lime, 2min 28 2-ssec. MODNEE VALLEY MEETING HIGHTMARCH DOWNS MOLLISON MELBOURNE, October 27. For the Moonec Valiev Meeting the weather was fine, and there was a record attendance. Principal results: THE W. S. COX PLATE, l.lOOsovs (including trophy valued lOOsovs). Mr A. Louisson's hr h NIGHTMARCH (Night Raid—Marsa), 9.0 (R. Reed) 1 Highland, 9.1 ... Mollison, 8.11 The other starter was Black Duchess. In a brilliant finish Nightmarch just prevailed by half a neck, with Mollison two lengths away third. Time, 2min IJsec. The winmer had a remarkable ovation. THE MOONEE VALLffY GOLD CUP HANDICAP, 2,ooosovs (including cup valued 200sovs). 1m 3£L PRINCE VIOL, 8.1 (Medhurst) ... 1 Second Wind, 8.12 (Duncan) ... 2 Shadow King, 7.12 (O’Brien) 3

There were twelve starters, including Catkin (N.Z.). When the held settled down Claronga and Harbinger were both m the lead from Second Wind. Prince Viol, and Shadow king. 1 liming into the straight Shadow' King and Prince Vio 1 were on terms. The latter forced (ihotid, hut was challenged by Second Wind, who was unable to make any impression on Price Viol, who won handsomely by two lengths, with Shadow King two lengths away third, and Demost and Kidaides in the ruck. Catkin was last. Time, 2min 29Jsco.

V.R.C. TRAINING NOTES MELBOURNE, October 27. The going was soft as the result of rain overnight. At Caulfield Cathmar and Pamphleteer finished together at the end of a mile over the steeplechase course on the grass covering the distance in Imin 47sec. Clenanton, with JR. Medhnrstnp, went six furlongs in Imin 17sec, while Debenture did five furlongs in Imin SJsec. Water Pistol, going extra well, did a mile in Imin Balmenno and Donace finished together over five furlongs in Imm 6sec. Fissure went seven furlongs in Imin 34sec, and Cabe King covered a mile in Imin 45sec. Treat Elarby took Imin 3sec to cover five furlongs. and Octember, over five, took Imin 3jsec; while Demost went three furlongs in 40sec. Taisho and Mollison were useful. Phar Lap paid a visit to Flemington, where ho was ridden by R. Lewis, lie ram a mile in Imin 48sec. Eillom, who assisted him, covered the last live furlongs in Imin 6sec. At Flemington Reonui, with R. Lewis up, and Paquito, with R. Marsdon up, went six furlongs on the course proper in Imin 18sec. Pentheus and Perception covered seven furlongs in Imin 34sec. Carradalc, assisted h.y Lady Dench and Black Garter, covered twelve furlongs in 2min 48(sec. They went moderately. Roe did sis furlongs in Imin t2sec on the grass, and Hasta did ten tin longs in 2mm 17sec. Silent finest cohered eleven furlongs in 2min 3%:ec on the sand, and White Nose went nine furlong? in 2rain 7sec. Bacchus is reported amiss with tendon trouble. Amounis is suffering from a bruised heel. The Melbourne Cup acceptances are due on Tuesday. Seatoun (New Zealand) is still engaged. The leading jockey, W. Duncan, has had thirteen consecutive losing mounts