WINTER RACING

Evening Star, Issue 22335, 11 May 1936, Page 6

WINTER RACING

OAMARU T.G. FAVOURITE DOUBLE WINS GRAND MOGUL AMD DE SOTO Tlio Oaiimru Trotting Club's Winter fleeting was held in fine though chilly weather, when a large crowd witnessed an interesting day's sport. The grass track was in excellent order, despite heavy rain earlier in the week and a hard frost overnight. Mr G. J. Barton’s five-year-old gelding, Grand Mogul, more than compensated for his disappointing showing at Forbury Park, where he galloped for nearly a furlong in his only start at the meeting. He moved off quickly at Oamaru, and after biting the front, with nearly a round covered, he never looked like being defeated. Like .De Soto and Blair Athol, who scored comfortable wins in their respective engagements, Grand Mogul was staunchly supported by investors. Blair Athol’s victory in the Papakaio Handicap was a most impressive one for a threc-ycar-old, and he should win again before the end of the season. During the day the totalistaor handled £13,746*. as compared with £11,771 last year—an increase of £1,9751.

innovation handicap, ioosovs; second 20, third 10. Harness. Class 3.49 (Unhoppled trotters). ljra. 4-s—Mr R. N. Cnrniichnel’s b in PARACHUTE, by Guy Parrish—Nancy Vale, aged,, scr (J. Bryce, jnn.) 1 2-2—Mr F. Farquharson’s hr ni Patty Todd, aged, scr (Owner) 2 1-I—Mr A. J. Wilson’s b g Lord Ernleigh, aged, scr (.1). Teahen) 5 Also started: 7-7 Isis scr, 5-4 Beatrice Bingen scr, 9-9 Swift Guy scr, 6-6 Parrish Guide scr, 3-3 Guy Hugo 48, 8-8 Parrish Chimes 96. Won by a neck each way. Times: 3min 39 l-ssec, 3min 39 2-ssec, 3min 39 3-ssec,

ADVANCE HANDICAP, lOOsovs; second 20, third 10. Harness. Class 3.43. lim. 3-I—Mrs E. Berryman’s eh c SUPERIOR RANK, by Jack Potts—Quality, 3 • yrs, scr, (C. S. Donald) 1 17-11—Mr E. F. C. Hind’s b m Effie Parrish, 2yrs, scr (G. Mouritz) ••• - 5-s—Mr G. W. Watkin’s b g Maltravers, 3rs, scr (G. M‘Kendry) ... 3

Also started: 2-2 IT Scott scr. 'lO-12 Sylvie’s Best scr, 13-14 Donald Dim scr, 16-13 Parisienue scr, 4-3 Royal Doulton scr, 12-9 Serene Bingen scr, 17-17 Almont Cling scr, 1-4 Panqnitcli scr, 6-6 Fine Art scr, 8-8 Crnsheen scr, 9-16 Janet Gaynor scr, 14-10 Master Garry scr, 10-14 Hoyle scr, 6-7 Qneensbury Wilkes 36. Won by one and a-half length, half a length between second and third. Times: 3min 32 2-ssec; 3min 32 4-ssec, 3min 33 2-osec

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. 150sovs; second 30, third 15. Harness. Class 3.36. 11m. S-1--Mr J. Henderson's b g MA WARD, by Man o' War—Ernestina, 4yrs, 12vds bhd'(D. C. Watts) • ... 1 11-14—Mr D M. Ellery’s b in Wee Wrack, aged, 12vds blid (J. Bell, jnn.) ! ... 2 G-6—Mr H Murphy’s h g Red Flush, 4yrs, 12yds bhd (M. Stewart) 3

Also started: 17-17 Royal Palm scr, 13-16 Purveyor scr. 14-11 tiny Mauritius scr, 4-4 Roylcnn scr, JO-15 Casanova scr, 1-2 Doubt sci-, 5-5 Moana Tama scr. 8-8 Myrna Loy scr, 9-13 Precious Metal 12. 7-7 Carrageen 12, 12-12 On Parade 12. 2-3 Luckv Jack 12. 14-10 Roval Crescent 12. 18-18 Monty Chimes 24, 10-9 Vologda 48. Won by one and a-half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Times; 3min 23 4-ssoc, 3min 24see, 3min 24 4-ssec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, SOOsovs; second 60, third 30. Harness. Class 4.32. 2m. 1- Mr G. J. Barton’s cli g GRAND MOGUL, by Adioo Guy—Logan’s Mission, syrs, 12yds bhd (J. Eraser jun.) 1 3- —Mrs D. R Revolt's h rn Grace M’Elwyn, 4yrs, 12yds bhd (R. B. Berry) 2 2- Mr W. Hosking’s blk g Francis Lincoln, aged, 12yds blid (Fi Holmes) 3 Also started; 8-10 Bingen Palm scr, 7-8 Agile scr, 9-9 Peter Locanda scr, 4- Battlefield scr, 0-0 Little Nelson 12, 10-7 Fernhrook Lass 24, 5-1 Taxpayer 48. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Times: 4inin 2S 2-ssec, 4min 29sec, 4min 30 1-oscc. WAIKAURA HANDICAP, 150sovs; second 30, third 15. Harness. Class 3.44 (unhopplcd trotters). Urn. -J 4 —Air C. May - - b m TYRONE T,ASS. by Wrack Echo, Oyrs. 30yds behind (V. Alburn) ... 1 1- —Mr J. D. Litten's h m Royal Romance, lyrs, 12 01. Holmes) ... 2 o-o—Air A. S Gurney's cb g Prince Harvester, Oyrs. 48 (8. A. . Edwards) 3 Also started: 12-14 Isis scr. 8-8 6uj Hugo scr. 15-15 Parrish Guide scr. 14-13 Victor Bingen ser. 10-10 Bon Haven 24vds behind. 13-12 Bosun 24 3-6 Chudleiph 36. 9-11 Parrish Chimes I 36, 10-9 Sphinx 48 6-5 Renegade 48. 2- Leeway 84, 7-0 Helen’s Bay 108 Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Times: 3min 2Ssec, 3min 30 2-sscc, 3miu 28 2-osec. PAPAKAIO HANDICAP, loOsovs; second 30, third 15. Harness. Class 2.56. Ifni. ]-]—Mr G. Stanley's cli g BLAIR ATHOL, by Rev dc Oro - Mollv Pointer. 3yrs. scr IS. A. Edwards) 1 o-5 -M r F. Palmer's b g Grccnnianile, oyrs, 24ys behind (D- ---('. Watts) - 3- —Mr .1. R. M' Keir/.ic’s b g Double (1 real • 3yrs. scr (M. Holmes)

Saturday’s Fixtures

Also started: 7-9 Play On scr, 11-13 Cantata sbr, 9-6 Vologda scr, 8-7 Sea Trail scr, 14-14 Lady Antrim scr, 13-11 Loretta scr, 6-8 Doris Derby scr, 10-10 Llewellyn’s Pet scr, 2-2 Golden Mist 12yds behind, 12-12 Wild Dreams 12, 4- Sterling Lady 36. Won by half a length, length between second and third. Times: 2min -15 2-ssee. 2:nir -13 3-oscc, 2tnin 4Gsec. ENFIELD HANDICAP. 200-ovs; second 40. third 20. Harness. Class 2.46. l-Jm. 1-I—Mr C. Johnston’s eh g DESOTO, by Rev de Oro —Bribery mare, syrs, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) •••! 5- —Air G. J. Barton’s hr m Homeward, aged, scr (J. Fraser, ( jun.) -• *- 3- —Air B. Grice’s br g Little Nelson, aged, scr (AI. Holmes) ... 3 Also started; 9-9 Peter Locanda scr, 8-8 Fernbrook Lass scr, 3-2 Willow Wave 12 (coupled with Little Nelson), 4- Francis Lincoln 12, 2-3 Llewellyn's Pride 12, 7-7 Bingen Palm 24, 6-6 Agile 24. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Times: 2min 46 2-osec, 2min 46 3-ssee, 2min 47sec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. loOsovs; second 30, third 15. Saddle. Class 2.18. Im. 4- —Alt J. AI array's b m FAIRHAVEN, by Alan o’ War — Afay Tracey, 6yrs, scr (D. C. Watts) ... 1 1-I—Messrs Smith ami Ward's blk g Happy Knight. 6yrs, 12yds behind (J. Walsh) 2 3-3—Air J. Craig’s b tn Symmetry, aged, scr (H. Marshall) / , 3 Also started: 2-2 Sterling Lady scr, 5- Lough Guy scr, 6-5 Admiral Bingen 12, 9-9 King’s Cup 12, 8-8 Admiral Wrack -2. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Times; 2min 11 2 -ssec, 2min llsec, 2min 13 2-ssec. NOTES OK THE MEETING (From Our Own Reporter.) The grass track was in excellent condition, following a hard frost, for the Oamaru Trotting Club’s Winter Aieeting. The weather was fine, but a cold breeze made conditions unpleasant. The attendance was large. Innovation Handicap. After going a furlong, Parachute had charge from Patty Todd and Lord Ernleigh, with Isis and Beatrice Bingen handy. There was little change in the order throughout, and Parachute hung on gamely to win by a neck, despite a strong challenge from Patty Todd and the strongly-fancied Lord Ernleigh, who was never more than three lengths away, in third place, but right up on Parachute and Patty Todd entering the straight. Swift Guy was fourth, ami Beatrice Bingen showed up prominently until under three furlongs from home, when she broke.

Some Promising Novices. The public appeared to have some difficulty in selecting a favourite from the many novices engaged in the Advance Handicap. The three-year-old Jack Potts colt. Superior Rank, started on the rails, and showed out first from Royal Doulton, Effie Parrish, Almont Cling, and Sylvie’s Best over a furlong, when Effie Parrish shot to the front from Sylvie’s Best and Superior Rank, with Janet Gaynor and Parisienno moving up. Effie Parrish led the field for over a mile when Parisienno raced to the front at the far turn, with Superior Rank still lying third from Royal Doulton and .Maltravers. who broke badly shortly after the start, through interference. The order was the same into the straight, whore Superior Rank shot to the front and won comfortably. Effie Parrish, who paid a huge dividend on the win machine, boat the fast-fin-ishing Maltravers by half a length. Parisienue, the promising two-year-old from Berry’s stable, was two lengths away fourth, followed by Royal Doulton and Donald Dim.

Won Impressively. Beginning from the rails, Myrna Loy hopped out smartly in the Stewards’ Handicap from Reylena, Moana Tama, Casanova, John Mauritius, Wee Wrack, Rod Flush ami Ma Ware, the field being strung out. After three furlongs Myrna Loy broke and dropped right back, Moana "araa taking charge over the next two furlongs, when the field closed up. Passing the stand after the six furlongs, Ma Warn had charge from Moana Tama, and Doubt at the head of a hunched field. There was a keen struggle for places after entering the back stretch, where Ala Waro still maintained an advantage from Wee Wrack, Doubt. Casanova, and Purveyor. Entering the straight. Wee Wrack was just showing clear of Ma Waro and Casanova, with Purveyor just clear of the bunch. Before rounding the turn, Casanova broke, and badly interfered with the field, settling the chances of about six horses o| finishing in a place. Ma Waro staved on iinpressivclr. and Woo Wrack. Red Flush, and Lucky Jack fought out the minor places A Winner All the Way. Grand Mogul gave a sterling performance in the President's Handicap, taking the lend after going six furlongs and holding the advantage to the winning post. He sailed along in front in attractive fashion, and never looked like being beaten. Consistent Grace M'Ehvyn kept with the loaders throughout, and finished only a length behind the favourite. Francis Lincoln finished fast to beat Taxpayer by a neck for third place. None of the other contestants looked dangerous at any stage of the journey. Favourite Just Beaten. The favourite, Royal Romance, figured prominently throughout the Waikaura Handicap, and was only beaten by a neck over the final furlong by Tyrone Lass, who was about 15 lengths back in third place to Victor Bingen and Royal Romance after going nearly two furlongs. Brilliant Blair Athol. The tbrccc-year-old. Blair Athol, revealed unusual brilliance in beating a strong field in fbe Papakio Handicap. Double Great went to a good lead from Lorciia and Blair Athol, but the latter

quickly rushed up to second place, and after two furlongs was followed by Llewellyn’s Pet and Doris Derby, with Stirling ' Lady, Greenmantle, and Sea Trail. There was little change over the next six furlongs, when Loretta ran up into third place, followed by Stirling Lady. Double Great, and Blair Athol. They entered the straight on even terms, followed by Greenmantle, whe moved up fast before reaching the straight from Loretta and Doris Derby. Jn a thrilling finish Greenmantle overtook Double Great 100yds from home, but Blair Athol responded gamely to Ids strong challenge. Loretta was fourth. threelengths back followed by Sea Trail Vologda broke up badly .at the start. Hot Favourite Scores. A hot favourite in Do Soto led throughout in the Enfield Handicap and won going away' by three lengths. Over tho early * stages Homeward. Peter Locanda, and Llewellyn’s Pride were Ins nearest attendants. Little Nelson moved up into third place after going three furlongs, and over the next three furlongs Llewellyn - Bride displaced Peter Locanda. in a bunched licit! going into the back L'ev.'cl.yn s Pride met with interference, and was replaced bv Francis Lincoln anti Peter Locantia. The order was unchanged going down the hack, and De Soto was first into the straight from Little Nelson. Homeward, and Francis Lincoln. De Soto easily withstood a strong challenge from Homeward and Little Nelson, who was only a head clear of Peter Locanda. A Southland Success.

In the mile saddle Symmetry quickly established a two lengths lead and had command until after entering the straight, where Fairhaven, lying in second place all the way, shot to the front and won by two lengths from Happy Knight, who beat Symmetry by a neck, Eighteen Carat finishing up close fourth. Lough Guy and Admiral Bingen lost their chances at the start.

EGMONT R.C. STEEPLES TQ BEAU STAR HUNTING QUEEN WENS CHAMPION HACK GUP The second dav of the Egmont Racing Club’s Meeting was held in overcast weather, and the track was hemy. There was a splendid atendance, and the totnlistor handled £14.(164 10s-, against £14,547 (for eight races) last year. » MANAWAPOU HURDLES, 120sjvs. 1) m. 1- —CONTACT (10.8) 1 3-s—Silk Sox (9.6) 2 5- —Saltspray, 10.13 3 Also started 6-6 Arctic Star 10.1, 2-1 Debut 10.1. 4-2 Rnaform 9.13." 7-7 Glenvane 9.0, 8-8 Wahine Nui 9.0. Won by a bead, with two lengths between second and third, i inie, 2niin •55 2-o.sec. SHOUTS HACK HANDICAP, lOOsovs. 6f. 2- MUSTANG. 7.11 1 3- —Ue Trop. 8.4 2 1-I—Trouvaille, 8.4 3 Also started: 4-4 Erebus 8.4. 10-9 Rustem 8.1, 8-8 Sir Tommy 73 2, 6-6 Ngatirnliiri 7.9, 7-7 Sylvnnus 7.5, 5-3 Night Spi 7.8, 9-10 Joviality 7.6. 12-13 Kentucky Song 7.0, 11-11. Glcnthawn 7.0, 13-12 Script 7.0. 14-14 Valroy 7.0. Won by a bead, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 18 4-ssee. ADAMSON STEEPLECHASE. loOsovs. About 2m. 4- —BEAU STAR, 9.0 1 3-2—Petrarch. 9.8 2 3-3—Don Erma, 9.4 3 Also started: 1-1 Valpoen 12.5, 6-6 Copey 9.0, 5-5 Indefinite 9.0. Won by two lengths, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 3sec CHAMPION HACK CUP, 200sovs. 9f. 1- HUNTING QUEEN, 7.11 ... 1 2- —Leo Colossus, 8.0 2 6- Orae, 7.9 3 Also started: 4-3 Sporting Song' 8.6, 3- Roipar 8.4, 9-8 Dancing Lady 7_.9_, 8-9 Corowa 7.8, 5-4 Le Grand 7.8, 7-7 Cappy 7.6, 10-10 Meritor 7.(j. Won by two lengths, wiib a bead between second and third. Time, 2min 1 l-osec. MOKOJA HANDICAP, 120sovs. 6f. 5- ONEWHETU. 9.0 I 1- —Gold Mission, 8.6 2 4- —Limulns, 8.5 3 Also started: 3-3 Refresher 8.8 2-2 Bonghal 8.13, 0-6 Windscreen 7.0. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 17 2-ssecs. Windscreen was left at the barrier, and took no part in the race, DAVIDSON HANDICAP, ISOsovs. 1m and a distance. 4- —SLIPPERY. 7.9 1 2- Friesland. 8.5 2 1-I—Prostration, 8.8 3 Also started: 6-8 Davistock 8.8. 3-3 Grateful 8.2, 7-5 Lapel 8.0, 8-7 Tahnrangi 7.8, 5-6 Alchemic 7.5, 9-9 St. Clara 7.0. Won by half a length, with a length between second end third. Time, 2min. BOROUGH HANDICAP. HOsovs. 7f. 1- BOOMERANG. 9.1 1 2- —Flanunarion, 8.1 2 8-B—Golden Rill : 3 Also started: 3-3 Trouvaille 8.3 (bracketed with Red Fox 7.(0. 5-5 Hamarin 8.1, 4-4 Royal Feast 7,10, 7-7 Hunting Lad 7.0, 6-6 Script 7.0. Won by a neck, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 33 4-sscc. AMBERLEY R.G. EXECUTION WINS MEMORIAL DOUBLE TO POLYGRAPH For the annual meeting of the Amberley Racing Club the weather was fine, the attendance good, and the course fast. The totalisntor handled £4,203 10s, against £4,438 10s last year. BR ACKEN F 1 ELD HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Cosovs. 7f. 0— HONOUR’S LASS, 9.1 (Turner) 1 1— Grand Review, 9.10 (A. E. Ellis) 2 5 Colossian. 9.10 (Ridgway) 3 Also started: 3 Courtyard 10.13, 4 Final Shot 10.2, 6 Note Issue 9.8, 7 Hose of Tralee 9.8, 8 Frontage 9.0, Won by half a length, with three length- between second and third. Court-van:! was lonrth. Time, Imm 29sec.‘ NOVICE STAKES, COsovs. si. 1 POLYGRAPH. 8.0 (Kirwan) ... I Gay Lyric. 8.0 (Sihbrittl - 2 Cyrillian 8.0 (Humphries) ... 3

Also started; 1 Arrow Glen S.O. 7 Godwin S.O, 5 Radio Star S.O, 0 iwi-l light Song S.O. Won Wv a head, with 3 .eugtb between second and fourth. Arrow Glen was fourth. Time, Imin 1 4-osec. KOWAI TROT, 70sovs. Uni. 3—GINGER JACK, scr (M'Kenzie) 1 12—Poste Haste, scr (15. A. Berry) 2 10 —Pukeuri. scr 3 Also started: 1 Bill Grattan scr and Bombay Girl scr (bracketed), 5 Chieftailless scr and Elite Rev scr (bracketed), 17 Dahvood scr and Wilin' scr (bracketed), 9 Dolly Truman scr and George Brent scr (bracketed), 3 Erisco Silk scr (bracketed with Ginger Jackl, 2 Hughie Wrack scr and Irish Aggie scr (bracketed), 18 Karoro scr, iT Loyal Direct scr, 13 Major Guy scr, 15 Mont d’Or scr, 4 Native Son scr, 20 Rebel Girl scr, 6 Reymere scr, 19 Sea Lord scr, 7 Spey Royal scr and Windsor Las? <cr (bracketed), 11 Queen High scr. 16 War Bride scr, 8 Mother’s Boy 12yds behind. Won by half a length, with a length between 'frond and third. Rill Grattan was fourth. Times; 2min 56sec, 2min 56 l-sstc, 2miu 50 2-sscc. GL.VSXEV IN HANDICAP, SOsovs. 71. 2 CAPITAL. 7.11 (Parsons) ... 1 5 Courtyard, 7.13 (Humphries) ... 2 I—Rebel Chief, 5.13 (Sibbritt) ... 3 Also started: 3 Pol.ydora 9.0, 4 Grand Review 7.0. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Polydora was fourth. Time, Imin 28 2-ssec. G. B. ST ARK Y MEMORIAL HANDICAP, HOsovs. Urn. 1— EXECUTION. 8.5 (Parsons) ... 1 3 Impossible, 7.5 (Hibberd) 2 2 Chidden, 9.3 (O’Connor) 3 Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 12 2-ssec. SHADOWN HACK HANDICAP, 70sovs. 7f. ’ 4 POLYGRAPH. 7.7 (Hibberd) ... 1 2 Sovereign Lady, 8.4 (Humphries) 2 3 Colombo, 9.0 3 Also started: 1 Swordstick 8.4, 5 Gold Coat 7.7. 7 Arrownilla 7.7, 6 Madge’s Coin 7.7. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third, Swordstick was fourth. 'Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. AMBERLEY HANDICAP. SOsovs. 9f. 3—CRANFORD, 8.12 (Humphries) 1 1— Moonbeam, 8.11 (Sibbritt) ... 2 2 Lady Graceful, 9.0 (Kirwan) ... 3 Also started: 4 Final Shot 8.1. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin Goscc. TEVIOTDALK TROT, 75sovs. I’m. 6 NATIVE SON, scr (Townley, jun.) 1 9—Elite Rcy. scr (L. Frost) 2 5 Irish Aggie, scr (J. Bryce) ... 3 Also started: 1 Chaise scr, 17 Capacity scr, 10 Chieftainess scr, 11 Frisco Silk scr. 13 Hughie Wrack scr, 18 Karoro scr. 7 Lord Axwortby scr, 16 Loyal Direct scr, 15 Major Guy scr. 2 Post Haste scr. 3 Pnkeun scr, 11 Queen High scr, 9 Rebel Girl scr, 8 llollnlong scr, 7 Reymere scr. 12 Spey Royal scr, 14 George Brent scr, 4 King’s Drive ISyds behind. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Major Guy was fourth. Times; 3min 39 4-ssec, 3min 31sec, 3min 31 2-sscc. NOTES OH THE EVENTS [Special to the ‘Stas.’] The High-weight Event. Grand Review and Honour’s Lass closely contested favouritism in the Braekenfield High-weight Handicap, and they fought out the finish. Frontage assumed command from Courtyard and Grand Review at the end of a furlong, but did not last long, and Honour’s Lass, taking up the role of pacemaker, had a break of four lengths entering the straight from Grand I" ■ view. Rose of Tralee, Colossian, and Final Shot. Grand Review made a game effort to get up to Honour’s L- . but the latter, ridden out, lasted to win by half a length. Colossian was a fair third in front of Courtyard, with Rose of Tralee. Final Shot, Frontage. and Note Issue following at intervals. Honour's Lass owed her victory mainly to the useful break she was able to establish after two furlongs had been covered, as Grand Review, who conceded her a lot of ground commencing tire short run home, had h • fully extended at the post. Colossian showed improvement on recent efforts, hut Courtyard was disappointing. Polygraph Makes Good.

The Novice Stakes resulted in a close finish. Cyrillian. Gay Lyric, Radio Star, and Arrow Glen were most prominent early, and there was not nr between Gay Lyric, Cyrillian. and Arrow Glen turning for home, but Cyrillian was inclined to bore out, and Gay Lyric, hugging Hie rails, soon had a clear advantage. The last-named looked to be an easy winner until Polygraob, who was close in behind the leaders entering the straight, put in a telling run, and got up to heat Gay Lyric bv a head. Cyrillian was a close third, clear of Arrow Glen and Radio Star.

Polygraph was having bis first race for his new trainer. D. O’Connor, and tbis was his best effort to date. Gay Lvric, a daughter of the well-narfonned Gay Sonnet, put up an impressive fight, and will run some good races next season. Cyrillian lost valuable ground turning into the straight, and also kept Arrow Glen wide ont.

Ginger Jack Wins. A large field contested the Kowai Trot, and several bad their chances extinguished in the early stages. Major Guy was H'c first to show out and led Sea Lord. Native Son, Windsor Lass, and Frisco Silk going out of the straight the first time. The last named rushed to the front in the back stretch, but was soon displaced by Post Haste, who led into the straight from Windsor Lass, Pukeuri, and Bill Grattan with Ginger Jack making a fast move from the back. The last named continued his effort in the straight and wore down Post Haste to boat him ) half a length. Pukeuri was a goo 1 third in front of Bill Grattan, Windsor Lass, and Major Guy.

A Decisive Win. Rebel Chief was made a staunch favourite for the Glasneviu Handicap, but was beaten into third place. He took charge shortly after the start, but was later joined by Capital, who had a elear advantage entering the straight from Rebel Chief, Courtyard, and Grand Review together. Courtyard finished strongly to bent Rebel Chief, but was unable to make much impression on Capital. who won well by a short length. Rebel Chief was a neck away, a head in front of Polydora. Capital’s pace during the middle stages enabled him to gain a useful break, and he thus had his opponents in trouble over the last half-mile. Courtyard shaped better than in his previous engagements, but Rebel Chief did not race up to expectations. Poly-

dora’s form suggested she will soon bcamongst the stake earners again. Never in Danger. Execution carried halt of the machine total in the G. 13. Stalky Memorial Hack Handicap, and there was never any doubt about the result. Going off at three-quarter pace. Impossible led out from Chidden and Execution, and there was little improvement until Execution ran to the front five furlongs from home, and, increasing her lead rounding the far and borne turns, she was four lengths in front of Chidden, with a similar gap to Impossible entering the straight. She was being eased up sUyds from the post, ana impossible got to within a length of her, but only under sufferance. Chidden was a poor third. Execution outclassed her two opponents. She has had three wins and two second placings in live starts, and will carry on as a winner. Impossible did some good work in the last two furlongs, and easily accounted for Chidden, who failed to show any response to her rider’s efforts from the home turn onward l . Dual Success. Polygraph accounted for a good field of hacks in the Seadown Handicap. Swordstick and Arrownilla carried on in front to the half-mile, where Colombo moved up to Swordstick, with Polygraph also improving his position. Swordstick had a slight lead from Colombo, Polygraph, and Sovereign Lady entering the straight, but did not go on, and Polygraph gradually drew to the front from Colombo. Sovereign Lady, who did not get a clear run, was going better over the final stages than at any other stage of the race. Colombo did well in the face of his little racing of late, while Swordstick showed the lack of recent galloping. Cranford Returns. Moonbeam, Lady Graceful, and Cranford were fairly evenly supported iu the Amberley Handicap, and the lastnamed had an easy win. He quickly assumed command, and led throughout. He was followed into the straight by Moonbeam and Lady Graceful together, and although Moonbeam comfortably accounted for Lady Graceful, she had no chance of disputing Cranford’s position. Final Shot was always well in the rear. Cranford had no trouble in mastering the distance, _ the furthest he has travelled during his career. Moonbeam shaped satisfactorily, but Lady Graceful performed poorly. She got away well, and was favourably enough placed throughout to have every chance. Favourite Fails. Chaste was sent out a pronounced favourite for the Teviotdale Trot, but did not move off well, and was never in evidence. Major Guy, Chieftainess, Irish Aggie, and Elite Rey were the earlv leaders, and there was little change until the far turn, where Native Son moved up to be on terms with Major Guv and Elite Rey tinning forborne. with Irish Aggie and Chieftainess close up. Native Son and Elite Rey engaged in a prolonged struggle, the former gaining a half-length verdict. Irish Aggie was a good third, with Major Guv and Chieftainess next. Karoro fell at the straight entrance, and her owner-driver, G. I', Clarke, was removed to hospital. WAIKATO T.C. KING'S RAY WINS BIS HANDICAP The Waikato Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting was held in glorious weatherafter heavy frosts, and there was a large attendance. The track was somewhat dead after recent _ rain. The totalisator handled £12,207 ]os. against £7,894 for, seven races last year. INNOVATION HANDICAP, 75sovs. Um. 2- HEARSAY, scr (G. T. Mitchell, jun.) 1 8- Bedford, scr (F. Herring) ... 2 3- —Worthy Boy, scr (A. J. Julian) 3 Hearsay was bracketed with Transfer scr. Also started: 8-0 Dolly Rose scr, <-9 Golden Knight scr. 13-14 Tangaroa scr, Jo-15 Terraplane scr, 4-4 Stargum scr, 2-1 Transfer scr. 12-11 Moriori scr, 1-2 Hori Bingen scr. 8-8 Pink Lady scr, 5-5 Gloster scr, 14-13 Native Fashion scr, 11-10 Student Prince scr, 6-7 Dainty Lady 36yds bhd. Won by two lengths, with three lengths' between second and third. Times: 3min 0 l-osec, 3min 0 3-ssec, 3niin 2 l-osec. FRA NKTON HA NI MCA P , 75sovs. 1 i m. 2- FRANK DERBY, scr (A, G. Farland) 1 5-s—Polly Pan, 12yds bird (C. R. Woods) 2 4- —Nelspear, scr (J. T. Paul) ... 3 Also started: 7-8 Waskasu 48yds bhd, 16-16 Dolly’s Choice scr, 16-14 Glen Bingen scr. 12-15 Gold Cry scr, 16-18 Colleen Murphy scr, 11-11 Heather Glow sor, 6-10 Reception scr, 14-13 Bingen Sun scr, 19-19 President's Boy scr, 10-7 Sophy Bingen scr, 3-2 Great Sonoma scr, 9-9 Worthy Princess scr, 1- Swordsman 48yds bhd. 12-12 Elissa 48. 18-17 Dilfashion 120, 8-6 Arapai 144. Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Times: 3rnin 43 3- 3min 43scc. 3rnin 44 1.-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, 200sovs. 2m. 2- KING'S PLAY. 36yds bbtl (G. T. Mitchell, jun.) I 4- —Winaway, 12 (F, C. Walker) 2 1- —Nervie’s Last, scr (F. J. Smith) 3 Also started; 5-5 Laminate scr. 6-6 Our Georgie 24yds bhd. 3-3 Winshow 36 (coupled with Rookelln 00). Won by five length*', with eight lengths between second and third. Times: 4min 36 4-osec. 4min 41 l-ssec. 4min 44sec. NEWSTEAD HANDICAP, Sosovs. IJm. 3- STAR PRONTO. 72yds bhd (B. Dyer) 1 5- —Bismuth. 36 (A. M‘Garry) ... 2 7-7—Red Frontier, 60 (T. Nicholson) ... 3 Also started: 6-6 Dainty Lady scr, 2- Hot Point 12yds bhd. 9-9 Kcwpie’s Crest 12. 1-) Royal Jewel 12 4-4 Meadow King 24 5-5 Replica 24. 10-8 Mr Guy 36 ; Won by two lengths and a-balf each way. Times: 3min 33sec. Sinin 36 2-ssee, 3min 35 l-osec. CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP. SOsovs. 1 Ini. 4- MU NG A TANGI. scr (L Laver) 1 9- —Pink lardy, scr (J. Patou) ... 2 6- —Superfine, scr !M. 11. Tiros) 3 Also started: 10-13 Bachelor King sci-. 9-11 Bonnie Pointer scr. 5-1 Worthy Boy scr, 8-8 Black Metal scr. 2-2 Sir Frank scr, 7-5 Gloster scr. 11-12 Native Fashion scr. 9-9 Student Prince

'i-r, 3-3 Home Crew -ISyds bhd, 1-1 Ranfnrly Lass 4S. Won by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between second and third. Times; Jmin 40 2-ssoc, 3min 41 l-ssoc. Smir 1J -l-osec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. lOOsovs. 2m. 2- WAIKATO PRINCE, 96yds bird <C. U. Woods) 1 5-s—Elissa, scr (W. T. Dye) 2 1-I—Arapai, 84 (A. F. Liddell) ... 3 Also started: C-6 Sophy Bingen scr, 3- Tollgate ;cr. 4-4 Dilfashion 60yds bird Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Times: 4min 51 2-ssec, 4min 59 3-ssec. 4miu 53 l-ssec. TE KOWHAI HANDICAP, 120sovs. 11m. 1- WINAWAY, 12yds bhd (E. C. Walker) 1 2- —Silk Cord, scr (A. Cranston) ... 2 4- —Kewpie’s Bond, 24 (J. S. Robertson) J Also started: 6-6 Luniinntc scr, 3-2 Parochial scr, 5-5 Social .Pest 24yds bhd. Won by a length and a-half. with two lengths and a-balf between second and third. Times; 2min 51 l-osec, 2min 52 2-osec. 2min 52 3-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP. 90sovs. Im. 7-B—CHERRILL, ,12yds bhd (L. J. Mahoney) 1 5- —Tryroent, 48 (M. H. Tims) ... 2 3- —Home Brew, scr (R. A. M'Millan) 3 Also started: 12-12 Bonnie Pointer scr, 10-11 Tinokaha scr. 11-10 Cogent scr, 8-7 Mr Guy 12yds bhd, 2-2 Norrie Rock 12. 6-4 Derby Fame 12, 4-5 Bismuth 12. 9-9 Muriel Bond 24, 1-1 General Sarsfield 36. Won by three lengths, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Times: 2min 21scc, 2min 19sec, 2min 24 l-osec. MARLBOROUGH R.C. ROSE VAL SCORES AGAIN There was ideal weather for the second day of the Marlborough Racing Club’s Meeting. The course was in good order. The attendance was satisfactory and the totalisator handled £4.047 10s; last year £3,374. The total for the two days was £6,618 10s, against £5,461 10s. WAIHOPAT TROT HANDICAP, OOsovs. 2m. 2 TAN JOHN, scr (W. Higginbotham ) 1 I—Wikitoria, 36 yards behind (L. F. Birkett) 2 3 Count Parrish, scr (J. Pugh) ... 3 All started. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Times: 4min 55 2-ssec, 4inin 53 4-osec, 4min 56fsec. NOVICE STAKES, oOsovs. 6f. 1— SKY PILOT. 9.10 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2 Myriam, 9.3 (A. Messervy) ... 2 3 Conception, 8.7 (E. Roseworne) 3 All started. Won by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 17 3-osec. BLENHEIM HACK HANDICAP, ' OOsovs. 7f. 1— BLACK LEAD. 8.13 (Messervy) 1 3—Chaste, 8.11 (D. Lamb) 2 2 Free Rose. 9.4 (B. M'Canley) ... 3 Also started: Pegged Exchange 8.9, Dark Rose 7.11, Zetes 7.10. Won by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 30sec. WATER LEE CUP. lOOsovs. Urn, 1— ROSE VAL, 7.13 (Lamb) 1 3 Sistorina, S.l (M'Canley) 2 4 -Sweet Agues, 9.5 (Messervy) ... 3 Also started: Might 9.8. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 12 l-sscc. RENWICKTOWN TROT, OOsovs. Im. 3—JUGGLER. 12 yards behind (E. G. Hasler) 1 G—First Aid. 36 (A. M. Connolly) 2 2 Buddy, scr (C. Yeatrnan) ... 3 All started. Won by half a length, with a length between second and fbird. Times: 2min 18 4-osec, *2min 17 l-osec, 2min 20 l-sseo. MEMBERS’ HACK HANDICAP, GOsovs. 6f. 3 GASMASK, 7.0 'Lamb) ' 1 1— Windward. 8.5 (B. M'Canley) ... 2 5 FREE ROSE, 9.5 (L. H. Jones) 3 Also started: Vinco 10.9. Sandwichman 7.11. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin IG^sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, 75sovs. lin. 2 ROYAL GALLANT, 8.9 (Messervy) i 5 Black Lead. 7.9 (Gouldsbro) ... 2 6 Knlmuk, 7.5 (Lamb) 3 Also started: Sisterina 9.8, Darecourt 9.2. Arena 9.1, Pegged Exchange 7.5. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin 44 l-ssev. HANDICAPS ASHBURTON COUNTY R.C. Handicaps for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s Meeting;— LO NGBEACH HU R DLES, J Oosovs. Ifm-

AUCKLAND R.G. REHANDICAPS The following rehandicaps for the Auckland Racing Club’s Winter Meeting have been declared : Great Northern Hurdles. Contact 91b. making 9.9. Great Northern Steeplechase.—Kasouli 41b. making 10.8. Cornwall Handicap.—Prostration 51b, making 8.2. O'newhetu’s weight in the Cornwall Handicap will not be altered. TURF IN AUSTRALIA MENTONE T.G. Pre« Association—By Telegraph—Copyright MELBOURNE. May 9. Principal results at the Mentone Turf Club’s Meeting ; MEWBURN HURDLE HANDICAP, 200sovs. 2m and 20yds. CAPE RACE, 9.2 (Martin) ... ... 1 Waiho. 9.8 (Healy) 2 Well Court, 9.5 (Warner) 3 Six started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time,- 3raiiv 4Jsee. '• . TINAMBA PLATE, 200sovs. 6f. THE SKY PATROL, 7.6 (Preston) 1 Araunah, 9.12 (Box) 2 Cinetheon. 7.10 (Bevis) ... T Quianiong, 7.S (O’Brien) t Six started. Won by a length and a-lialf. Time, Imin 134 sec. BOISDALE WELTER HANDICAP, SOOsovs. 7f. JACK HORNER, 7.11 (Preston) 1 Bateman, 8.7 (Skidmore) 2 Master Motley, 7.1 (Peacock) ... 3 Fifteen started. Won by a head, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 27sec. Cigar was unplaced in the first division "of the Avon Handicap, and Idavale was unplaced in the second division. Greenhorn was unplaced in the Powerscourt Handicap, and Calydon, Cape Lilock. Lobengula, and Membo were unplaced in the Tmamha Purse. Two horses came down in the -Mewburn Hurdles—namely. Boomberry,' ridden by E. .Meredith, who was seriously injured, and Dakwood. The latter rolled on to Meredith, GRAND BOY’S FOURTH WIN SYDNEY, May 9. A feature of the Tattersall’s Club races at Randwick on Saturday was the fourth successive win by Grand Boy, ridden by M’Carten. who carried off" the Two-year-old Handicap in a smart field. Master. Briefly again let down his admirers when he finished in the ruck of the James Barnes Plate, which was won by the promising Heroic filly, Fair Diana. Principal results;— TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, DOOsovs. 61. GRAND BOY, 9.0 (M’Carten) ... 1 Shakespeare, 3.10 (J. Munro) ... 2 Black Gauntlet. 7.4 (Hanley) ... 3 Eleven started, including We Three. Won bv three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third Time, Imin ISJsec. JAMES BARNES PLATE; fOOsovs. Ini and 31. FAIR DIANA, 6.12 (Curby) 1 Urunalong, 6.10 (Duncan) - Oro, 9.10 (M‘Carton) 3 Twelve started, including Master Brierley. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min ISJsee. Prince Pombal was unplaced in thq Flying Handicap, which was won by Moon ray. „ Cheirv King and Golden Gate were unplaced in the Welter Handicap, won by High Stop. ' The Genius won the hurdle race by live lengths from Grey Abbot. Woodcut fell, and was later destroyed. QUEENSLAND T.G. BRISBANE. May 9. The Queensland Turf Club’s races concluded. Principal result: — .MOBETON HANDICAP. Tim. THALWYN. 8.12 (Brennan) I Silver Standard, 7.11 (W. Cook) 2 Ruffian. 7.2 (Bennett) 3

Ten started. Won by a length. Time. 2min 4isee. Tvo No Trumps finished second in (lie Novice Handicap, which was won by Hon Soldaf.

VOITRE GIVEN AN OVATION ADELAIDE. May 9. The South Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting opened to-day. Principal results; — GOODWOOD HANDICAP. AGARGIL, 7.6 (Gratez) I Anton Hill, 7.10 (Elliott) 2 Petunia Park, 6.12 (Bromley) ... 3 Eighteen started. Won by a length. The winner paid a very substantial dividend. ST. LEGER STAKES. I’m. DONCASTER, S.lO (Voitre) I Counter Patrol, 8.10 (Patching) 2 The Riff. 8.10 (Mules) 3 Seven started. Won by a neck. Time, 3ra\n 3sec. The newspapers declare that only Voitre’s great horsemanship enabled Doncaster to win. Five furlongs from home Doncaster was last. He then came through the licit! and was second into the straight and t'Ought out the race yard lor yard with the classy Counter Patrol, gaining the narrowest victory. The crowd gave Voitre an ovation. TURF IN ENGLAND JUBILEE STAKES Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 9. The JUBILEE STAKES resulted;— INFLATION ... 1 His Reverence ... 2 The Blue Boy . • ... 3 There were 16 starters. Won by a neck, third a length and a-half further back.

st. ib. st ib. Palm 10 3 Wroxford So! wit 9 4 Bridge 9 3 Him re Tonu 9 4 Note Issue 9 3 Colossian ... 9 3 EIFFELTON HACK HANDICAP, DOsovs. Gf. Kxecutiop 9 5 Rose of C'-oIotnbo ... 9 I Tralee ... 7 8 Ponty $ 0 lack Ahoy 7 8 Silver Sail '8 0 Rotokino 7 0 Roaming ... si y Universe ... 7 5 Honour's Colleen Lass 7 Id Ougue ... 7 5 Note Issue 7 3 Convival ... 7 5 AUTUMN HANDICAP. LlOsovs. li in. Silver Nigh 1 form 7 11 Streak ... 9 0 Moonbeam 7 10 Argentic ... 8 Id Golden Dart 7 s Polydora ... 8 11 Latitude ... 7 0 Cranford 8 :1 G ra nd Lady Review 7 0 Cracel'u! 7 id

•AIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP, DOsovs. lm. Execution a a Brevity 7 7 Latitude S 9 Jack Ahoy 7 7 Madam Wonderful 7 '5 Pompadour 8 9 Colleen Last Refrain 8 7 Ougue ... 7 4 Polygraph 7 13 Wharemana 7 4 Willie Wiu 7 13 Convivial 7 4 Honour’s Cape Gabo 7 4 Lass 7 12 Madge’s Coin Impossible 7 10 7 4 FLYING HANDICAP, lOOsovs. Gf. Silver Great Star 7 11 Streak ... 9 13 Variant ... 7 11 Emissary ... 8 8 Davolo 7 9 Rebel Chief 8 8 Capital 7 S Cranford ... 8 6 Dollar Bill 7 6 Epris 8 2 Arena 7 0 SELMA TROT HANDICAP, 90sovs. lim. Aide-do-Panquitch .. . scr Camp . ser Parisienne .. . scr Credit Vu nds scr Point Blankser Donald Dim *er Rebel Girl .. ser Effic Parrish Renoirn’s Bes scr Fay Roy . .'Cf Royal Doullon scr Frisco Hoy . m-I Royal Graftal ser Green Tanger SCI Undaunted scr Heather 11. Scott . ser Queen . ser William ser Hughie Wrac i scr Ginger Jack . , ’36 Major Guy . . scr Player Superior Rank 48 Maltravers . . .SCI48 Old Faithful scr RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP, lOOsovs lim. Alpine Prince scr Royal Doulton scr Civic ... . .. scr Southern Dual ... . . ser Chief . scr Ginger Jack scr Trinidad . scr Ha<ppy Bird scr U. Scott . scr Hazel Russell ser Vanity Fair scr Parisjehne . . scr Glorietta 12 Peter Silk . scr Moana Tama 24 Ping scr Casanova 3G Player ... . . ser Purveyor 36 Reno ... . .. scr Wild Dreams 96 Retvai ... . .. scr