SPORTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 October 1928, Page 6

SPORTING

AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING.

PRODICE WINS GUINEAS.

(Press Association.)

AUCKLAND, October 6. Owing to a misunderstanding at the start of the Mitchelson Cup, < when half of the field failed to start, a large section of the crowd at the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Spring meeting at Ellerslie to-day, became very hostile. Owing to severe obstruction of the horses at the finish, it was decided to postpone the remaining races until Monday, when the gates will be thrown open to the public free. The meeting will conclude on Wednesday. Results were: — Trial Hurdle Race, of 400 sovs., IS miles.—3 Siaosi 10.5, (Bowden) 1; 1 Potpanui 10.9, 2; 9 Piet, 9.0, 3. Also ran: 2 Kawini 11.4, 6 Quincoma 10.5, 7 Llewellyn 9.13, 4 Farndon 9.13, 8 Harbour View 9.0, 5 Tinopono 9.0. An easy winner by half a length; three lengths. Tinopono fourth. Time 3.14 2-5, Great Northern Guineas of 1500 sovs., one mile: —3 Prodice 8.5 (Ellis) 1; 2 Toxeuma B.lo*, 2; 6 Cashier 8.10, 3. Also ran: 10 Grand Tea, 11 Sir Russell, 4 Staghunter, 7 Te Atiawa 8.10, 12 Avon Court, 1 Episode, 8 Mlthra, 5 White Wings, 9 Gold Money all 8.5. Won by one and a-half lengths; one length. Episode fourth. Time 1.40 1-5.

Shorts Handicap of 500 sovs., six furlongs.—ll Oration 7.3 (Gill) 1; 2 Paganelli 8.9, 2; 3 Benzora 8.5, 3. Also ran: 1 Aussie 9.13, 7 Commendation. 9.8, 6 Kaiti 8.3, 4 Nancy Lee 7.13, 12 Lysander 7.13, 5 Freehold 7.5, 13 Master Doon, 8 Lady’s Boy, 9 Ballymoy 11, 10 Prince Otto, all 7.0. Won by two lengths. Prince Otto fourth. Time 1.14.

Mitchelson Cup, of 1500 sovs., 11 miles:—l Laughing Prince 8.10 (L. Morris) 1; 4 Desert Glow 7.6, 2; 2 Mask 9.4, 3. Also started: 3 Star Stranger 9.12, 8 Te Kara 9.4, 6 Valkon 7.12, 5 Catkin, 9,Royal Mint, 10 Mint Leaf, 7.6, 12 Queen Arch 7.2, 7 Papatu, 3 ’Transformer, 11 Tidal, 14 Sir Archie 7.0. Won by two lengths; two and a-half lengths. Royal Mint fourth. Time 2.37.

Hunters’ Steeplechase, of 400 sovs., 21 miles. —12 Mashoor 9.0 (McGregor) 1; 11 Cui Bono 9.0, 2; 7 Clockwork 10.5 3. Also ran: 2 Importer 11.5, 3 Master Arch 10.5, 5 Tago San 9.9, 6 Roman Abbey 9.5, 1 Pompeius 9.3, TO Syndicate 9.1, 4 Marita 9.1, 9 Archangel, 8 Rafferty 9.0. The crowd tried to stop the leader at the last fence, but he went on to win easily by twenty lengths, through a dense crush of spectators on the course proper. Syndicate was fourth. Time 4.58.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

(Special to “Star.")

AUCKLAND, October 6. High Falutin,’ Kinross and Violation failed to parade for the Great Northern Guineas, leaving twelve runners to contest the mile “classic.” When betting ceased, Episode (£1596), Toxeuma (£1083), and Prodice (£1053) ' were best supported. The early leaders were Cashier, Toxeuma and Avon- ■: court, but along the back Toxeuma had taimen charge from Avoncourt, Cashier, Staghunter, White Wings, Episode, Gold Money and Te Atiawa. . Episode had gone to the front as they crossed the top, with White Wings, Gold Money, Toxeuma, Te Atiawa and - Cashier next. When they came into the straight, Gold Money was leading White Wings, Toxeuma, Prodice, Te Atiawa and Cashier, but halfway down the running, Prodice came through and got the Verdict by one and a-half lengths from Toxeuma, with Cashier half-a-length away in third place. Episode was fourth, with Staghunter, White Wings, Mithra, Sir Russell, Gold Money and Avoncourt next. Episode got on the heels of White Wings half a mile from home, and this materially affected the favourite’s chance. The sectional times were: First furlong j:,. 13 3-5 secs., two 25 l-ssec., three 36 ■ l-ssec., four 48 3-ssec, five 1.3. Te Atiawa and Hoariri were the only defections from the Shorts Handicap, in which the pool was a good one, with Aussie (£1887) in most - demand, the next best backed being Paganelli (£1464), and Benzora (£1195). Commendation played up at the post and took no part.in the race. Ballymoy, Second Aussie, Haiti, Freehold and Oration were first to show out, and led along the back, but Paganelli had taken charge as they crossed the top from Oration, Freehold and Kaiti. The order into the straight was Paganelli, Oration, Lady’s Boy, Benzora and Lysander, and in the run to the post Oration got the best of Paganelli, whom he beat by two lengths, with Benzora, who also finished well, one and a-half lengths away. Prince Otto was fourth, followed by Lysander, Kaiti, Lady’s Boy, Nancy Lee, Ballymoy Second, Freehold, Aussie and Master Doon. An inquiry was opened and adjourn- ’ ed until Monday in connection with the happenings. Aussie (Tinker) the favourite, drew number one at the barrier, but after jumping out smartly, got bumped back and was also again, pinched back near the thrsefurlong post. The Hawk was scratched for the Mitchelson Cup, leaving fourteen horses to face the starter. When the machine closed, the three, best backed candidates were Laughing Prince (£1395), Mask (£1249), and Star Stranger. Mint Leaf, Catkin, Sir Archie, <®Mal, Star Stranger, Te Kara and Valkon were left at the post and took no part in the race, the public being under the impression that it was a false start, and shouted to the riders of the horses that went away to pull up, but they continued on, and after the finish, the numbers of the placed horses were hoisted, and it was declared a race. Papatu, Transformer, Desert Glow, Mask,' Laughing Prince, Royal Mint and Queen Arch were the actual starters, and passed the stand in the above order. Along the back Transformer led from Papatu, Desert Glow and Laughing Prince. Crossing the top Transformer was attended by < Mask, Desert Glow, Queen Arch, Papatu and Laughing Prince. Desert Glow' i Was, first to turn for home, but Laugh- ( ing Prince beat him in the run to the 1 judge’s box by two lengths, with Mask 1 two and a-half lengths away. Royal Mint was fourth, with Papatu, Queen ( Arch and Transformer next. 6 Template was withdrawn from the 1 Hunters’ Steeples, for which Pompei- 1 us (£1173), was made favourite, witli ( Importer (£1023), and Master Arch s (£416) next in request. Tago San, 4

Clockwork, Marita, Roman Abbey and Mashoor were early leaders. Crossing the stand double, the order was Mashoor, Marita, Pompeius, Rafferty, and Importer. Mashoor was still m charge along the back with the order of the others unchanged. Going up the hill, Mashoor was twenty lengths in front of Marita and Pompeius, and when the straight was reached for the last time, the order was Mashoor, Cui Bono, Clockwork and Syndicate. Mashoor was well in front at the last fence, where an angry spectator tried to prevent him completing the course, but McGregor- got his mount past and scored an easy win from Cui Bono and Clockwork, whom the crowd also endeavoured to stop in the run to the judge’* box. Syndicate was fourth.

CARTERTON R.C.

CARTERTON, October 6

The Carterton Races were held in good weather.' There was a large attendance, and good track conditions, with first class racing. The tote handled £13,393 against £13,638, a drop of £245. Results: — Trial Plate: 5 Veronese (J. Olson) 1; 1 Rillete 2; 7 Jet Black 3. Scratched: Sun Gift, Imatea Girl, Wee Night. Won by lengths. Time 1.16. Carrington Highweight: 1 Billion (A. Jenkins) 1; 2 Okura Lass 2; 3 Belgian Queen 3. All started. Won by a length. Time 1.44 4-5. County Cup: 3 Horomea (R. Drinkwater) 1; 4 Teri 2; 1 Vigilance 3. Scratched: David Garrick, Gardant. Won from end to end by two lengths. Time 2.9 1-5.

Carterton Flack: 3 Arrow Boy (A. Murray) 1; 4 Baskier 2; 2 Chopin 3. Scratched: Pearl, Gold Bar, Teheka. Won by two lengths. Time 1.16. Bunny Memorial: 2 Callanmore (K. Voitre) 1; 1 High Disdain 2; 3 Decoy Bird 3. Scratched: Vertigern. Won easily. The winner was decorated with a blue ribbon by the President, Mi- W. Howard Booth, who referred to the death of Mr Bunny, and asked for silence during the decoration. Time 1.14 Taratahi Hack: 4 Fullmark (K. Robinson) 1; 6 Rotowhero 2; 3 Rory Mor 3. Scratched:! Gold Bag, Billion. Won by a length. Time 1.29, 3-5. Maungaraki Handicap: 2 Royal Game (R. J. Mackie) 1; 3 King Midas 2; 4 Decoy Bird 3. Scratched: Vigilance, Pantagruel. Won by a length. Time 1.28 1-5.

Electric Hack: 1 Banket (J. R. Mackie) 1; 2 Veronese 2; 6 Wet Winter 3. Scratched: Rotowhero, Grey Mist, Rory Mor, Arrow Boy, Dainty Ways, Dancing Star, Sir Spear, Water Spear, Sambur. Won by a length. Time 1.1 1-5.

P. Burgess, rider of Miss Gowrie, was fined £2 for failing to weigh In after the last' race.

KUROW J.C.

OAMARU, October 6.

The Kurow J.C. meeting was held

to-day in fine weather, but with a strong wind. The track was in good order, and the attendance fair. The tote handled £6,9561 compared with £6,747 last year. Results: — Waitangi Hurdles, of 110 sovs.; 11 miles. —1 Mime, 9.7 (F. Smith) 1; 2 Erin-go-Bragh 9.4, 2; 3 Tehaunui, 9.2, 3. The only starters. Won by eight lengths; a furlong. Time 2.51. Takataramea Handicap, of 315 sovs.; one mile. —2- Beau Geste, 8.11 (C. Emerson) 1; 3 Shandre, 7.7 (W. Cooper) 2; 1 Miss Winkie, 8.2, 3. The only starters. Won by two lengths; half a length. Time 1.44 1-5. Novice Plate, of 110 sovs.; 6 furlongs

—1 Page Boy, 8.5 (C. Emerson) 1; 2 Pound Note, 8.5, 2; 3 Royal Flower, 8.0, 3. Also*started: 5 Ahuriri 8.5, 4 Whiffler 8.0. Won by three lengths; a length. Time 1.16 2-5. The conditions of the race provided that it was open to horses not having won a flat race exceeding £6O. L. Kelcher’s All Comment won a race of the gross value of £6O at the Goldfields meeting, but deductions of place money reduced the winner’s share to less than £6O. All Comment, however, was debarred from starting. After the race an objection was lodged owing to Page Boy having won a race worth £55 to the winner at the Christchurch Hunt meeting. Aftei’ a lengthy inquiry it was decided to hold up the stake and tote investments pending *a decision by the Racing Conference. Waitoke Handicap Trot, of 123 sovs., IX miles. —2 Nelson de Oro (J. Henderson) 1; 1 Mona Bingen, scr., 2; 8 Logan Fay, scr., 3. Also started: 6 Onoto, 4 Princess de Oro, 5 Economy, 1 Wild Bingen scr. (bracketed with Mona Bingen), 3 Dan Logan 60, 7 Free Pointer 8.4. Won by a length; 100 yards. Time, 3.40. Kurow Cup, of 220 sovs., 1:1 miles. — 1 Thorndale, 8.9 (C. Emerson) 1; 2 Lucy Lockett, 7.10, 2; 4 Vaward, 7.10, 3-. Also started: 3 Taboo 8.9. Won by half a length; four lengths. Time 2.10. Publicans’ Handicap, of 110 sovs., 6 furlongs—l Tripaway, 9.2 (B. Brodie) 1; 2 Royal Tractor, 2; 4 Page Boy, 8.4, inc. 61b. pen. 3. Also started: 7 Red Jazz 8.1, 5 Rina Maunga 7.10, 3 Valves 7.10, 6 All Comment 7.3, 8 The Missioner 7.9. Two lengths each way. Time 1.17 2-5.

Dash Trot (saddle), of 123 sovs.; 1J miles: 1 Rita McKinney, 24yds. (J. AValsh) 1; 8 Te Kara scr., 2; 9 Onoto, scr., 3. Also started: 4 Bon Hazel, 2 Economy, 5 AVild Spur, 6 Belle Embrace scr., 7 Sid Wilkes 12, 3 Dan Logan 36, 10 Red Shiner 60. Won four lengths; two lengths. Time: 3.0 4-5. Belfield Handicap, of 135 sovs.; five

furlongs.—2 Tripaway, 8.2, 71b pen. (B. Brodie) 1; 5 First Raid, 7.2, 2; 1 Money Mine, 8.4, 3. Also started: 5 Martis 7.12, 3 Erne 7.2. Won by three lengths; half a length. Time 1.3 4-5.

METHVEN TROTTING. CLUB.

FIRELIGHT WINS CUP

ASHBURTON, October 6.

The Methven Trotting Club’s second

annual meeting was held in lightwindy w r eather. ■ The track was good. There was a very large attendance. The tote handled £11,827, compared with £10,322 last year. Results: — AVcstward Ho Handicap, of 105 sovs. 11 miles. —1 Muriel de Oro scr. (F. G. Holmes) 1; 12 Lady Bee scr. 2; 4 Bes-

sie Huon scr. 3. Also started: 16 r finy Author, 18 Devon Child, 2 Irene de Oro, 6 Lindbergh, 10 Brown Logan, 11 Du Maurier, 6 Zane, 15 Target, 3 Silver Sea, 4 Queen Peters (coupled with third horse), 14 Myrtle Dillon, 9 Ariki, 8 Stepfast, 7 Moving Pointer, Great Huon —all scr., 13 Kelburn 12 yards. Time 3.31 4-5. A protest against Lady Bee for crossing Bessie Huon was dismissed.

Drayton Handicap, of 100 sovs.'; 11 miles. —2 Carclo 36 yards. (D. Withers) 1; 9 King Oscar scr. 2; 16 Molly Molloy 96yds., 3. Also ran: 8 Todd Bingen and Accumulator (bracketed), 3 Aileen AVood and Branden, 9 Golden Girl (bracketed with second horse), 6 Cairnhole and Scuttle (bracketed), 18 Alton Brook and Great Burton (scr), 11 Blue and Gold and Little Peter (bracketed)—all scr., 5 Molly Bingen scr. and Frontier 12 yards (bracketed), 4 White Lupin 24 and Manhattan 24

(bracketed), 14 Nancy Bingen 24 and Gold Digger 24 (bracketed), 15 Brent Boy 36, 1 Victor Bingen 36, 13 Leo Bellman 36, 14 Kitty Patch 72, 20 Welcome Whispers 72, 17 Bon Elect 96, 19 Commander Bingen 120. Won by three lengths; fifteen lengths. Time 3.40 4-5.

Mount Harding Handicap, of 100 sovs.; 11 miles. —1 Kiowa 12yds (G. McKendry) 1; 1 Loco scr., 2; 10 Milo Minto 36yds., 3. Also started: 3 R.oger Lyon and Moving Pointer (bracketed), 11 Electric Huon, 2 Wallace Logan and Chef (bracketed), 4 Whakatana and Bonnie Prince (bracketed), 17 Jessie Huon and Ecstasy (bracketed), 5 Headlight and Guide Rangi (bracketed) —all scr., 6 Forward Maid 12 and Eiffelton Lass 12 (bracketed), 9 Prologue 24, 15 Expedient 24, 12 Warrenore 24, 8 Mary. Locanda 24, 10 Milo Minto 36, 13 Dillon’s Pride 36, 14 Sylvie Logan 36, 17 Great Audo 36, 16 Audience 36, 16 Great Logan 48. The first and second horses were coupled. Won by a length; ten lengths. Time 2.58 3-5.

Methven Cup, of 200 sovs.; two miles. —4 Firelight 24yds. (O. E. Hooper) 1; 5 Bay Nut 48yds„ 2; 3 Laplander scr., 3. Also started: 5 Royal Authoress and Beverley Audubon

(bracketed), 1 ifachthorne and Linkman (bracketed) all scr., 9 Denver’s Doll scr., 2 Real Light 12, 6 Sonoma Star 12, 14 Great Triumph 12, 10 Dick Logan 12, 12 Kreisler 24, 7 Warepa 24, 4 Royal Serene 36 (bracketed with winner), 16 Mac Dillon 36, 13 Erin’s Royal 36, 17 Kate Thorpe 48, 11 Sahib 60, 8 High Jinks 60. Firelight took charge in the straight, winning by a length; second two behind. Time 4.33.

Avonmore Handicap, of 100 sovs.; miles.—4 Becky Mine scr. (H. Frost) 1; 1 Loco scr., 2; 7 Wakalona 3. Also started: 11 Devon Child scr. and Irene de Oro scr. (bracketed), 3 Lindbergh scr. and Prince Chimes 36 (bracketed), I Du Maurier scr (bracketed with Loco), 11 Connie Dillon scr., 9 Bingen Wilkes scr., 5 Pearl Logan scr., 6 Bessie Huon scr., and Electric Huon 12 (bracketed), 2 Limpsa scr., 10 Arikitoa scr., 14 Kanieri 12, 8 Brown Admiral 12, 15 Kelburn 12, 14 Solitude 12, 17 Great Audo 48, 16 Routine 60, 13 Kiowa 108. Won by half a length; four lengths. Time 3.33 3-5. Visitors’ Handicap, of 125 sovs.; 1£ miles. —2 Bay Nut 36yds (Owner) 1; 9 Our Bird', scr., 2; 10 Nipper, scr., 3. Also started: 12 Springnote, 16 Jolly Roger, 11 Guy Fawkes —all scr., 3 Loiterer 12/7 Dick Logan 12, 6 Mac Dillon 24, 4 Warepa 24, 1 Dundas Boy 24, 5 Invader 36, 8 Sungleam 36, 14 Erin’s Royal 36, 13 Locanda General 48, 15 Kate Thorpe 48. Won by one length; six lengths. Time 2.53 3-5. Riverbank Handicap, of 115 sovs.; two miles.-—l 3 Accumulator, scr (Owner) 1; 3 Victor Bingen 12yds., 2; 5 New Metford, 144yds., 3. Also started: II Frontier and Tod Bingen (bracketed), 7 Golden Girl and White Lupin (bracketed), 8 Scuttle, 12 Alton Brook and Great Burton (bracketed), 15 Blue a’hd Gold and Kireta (bracketed), 14 Boneta—all scr., 3 Molly Bingen scr. and Victor Bingen 12 (bracketed), 1 Leo. Bellman 12 and Carclo 12 (bracketed), 4 Brent Boy 12 and Nancy Bingen 12 (bracketed), 10 Dipnoi 48, 20 Welcome Whispers 60, 9 Quickfire 60, 19 Kitty Patch 60, 15 Bon Elect 84, 18 Lord Tracey 84, 6 Molly Molloy 96, 17 Commander Bingen 120, 5 New Metford 144. Won by half a length; half a length. Time 5.3. Mount Hutt Handicap (saddle), of 105 sovs.; one mile. —7 Mild Minto 12yds. (Owner); 3 St. Bridget 12, 2; 12 Lady Cio scr., 3. Also started: 17 Firetail scr. and Lady Minto 12 (bracketed), 8 Big Bill sen and Forward Maid scr (bracketed), 5 Golden Dawn scr. and Roger Lyon scr. (bracketed), 3 Vikota 12 (bracketed with second horse), Bingen Patch 12 and Sylvie Logan 12 (bracketed), 4 Audience 12, 2 Avonwood 12, 12 My Sonny 24 and Exclusive 24 (bracketed), 6 Mavis Wood 24, 16 Royal Authoress 24, 9 Nipper 24, 14 Donard 24, 15 King-Abdul-lah 36, 10 Yoicks 84, 11 Sonoma Star 48. Won by three lengths. Seven lengths.

THE CUP DESCRIBED.

(Special to “Star.")

CHRISTCHURCH, October 6. The withdrawal of AVhite Sun, Travis, Axworthy, and Tramplast from the Methven Cup left a field plenty big enough to provide an interesting contest.

Quite fittingly it resulted in a capital contest. The betting was .remarkably even, Hackthorne and Linkman being the favourite selection, and a very little better backed than Real Liglit and Laplander. Krom the start. Hackthorne hit the front. He carried on past the stand from Denver’s Doll and Linkman. Royal Authoress pulled to the front at this stage, and soon had Hackthorn, Laplander, Beverley. Audubon, and Warepa as her nearest attendants, and at the end of the first round Great Triumph, Warepa, Royal Authoress, Hackthorn, Laplander and Firelight were racing in close order, but going down the back, Heml riksen shot Firelight to the front and proceeded to make the pace a' bit faster. He carried on round the top turn into the straight, Bay Nut put in a strong challenge. However, Firelight held a. length advantage until,,the post was reached. Laplander was close up. in third place, then came Kreisler and Linkman. Firelight raced like a. true! stayer, and was assisted a good deal by the driving of A. Henriksen. Royal Authoress was taken to the front, apparently with the idea of slowing up the field, but evidently Hendriksen knew the capabilities ol his pacer, as he made the pace for some wlho did not want it too fast, these tactics undoing a number, for.

though the majority stuck to him until the straight was reached, the most were very tired on reaching the winning post. Bay Nut, who was driven a, good race by his owner, T. H. McGirr, put up a good performance in threading his way through the big field. Laplander had every chance, but was simply not good enough. Kreisler, always well placed, lasted long enough to finish in front of a lot of very tired horses. Linkman went a fair race, without ever holding a winning chance. Mac Dillon raced well. Royal Serene and Sonoma Star lost a lot of ground at the start, but the latter showed plenty of speed once on the journey. Real Light may be improved by the race, and perhaps Warepa and Beverley Audubon may find a shorter distance to their liking.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

BACCHUS WINS PLATE.

(Australian Press Association.)

SYDNEY, October 7. The A. J. C. Spring Meeting concluded at Randwick on Saturday in warm weather. The track was good. The attendance was 45,000. The racing lacked the interest of the prev-' ious three days of the meeting due to the absence of many of the highclass performers. Limerick was withdrawn from the Randwick Plate. This disappointed large numbers of racegoers, who were anxious to see a contest between the New Zealander and Winalot. Bacchus created a surprise by narrowly defeating Winalot in the Randwick Plate, while Ramulus, who went out favourite for the Clibborn Stakes, completely outclassed the opposition. The results were: —

Canonbury Stakes: Comanche 8.5, 1; Pay Paix 8.0, 2; Regal D’Or 8.5, 3. Sixteen started. Pay Paix was first away from Accepted, Gladioli and Lady Woodville. Turning for home, Pay Paix was in charge, ahead of Shekels, Gladioli, Lady Woodville, and Regal D’Or. Finishing fast Comanche challenged the leaders, and gained the verdict by 1J lengths. Time 1.2 J. Waverley Handicap: Fondant 7.4, 1; The Pied Piper 7.0, 2; Octember 7.8, 3. Nine started. Fondant quickly ran to the front and took the role of pacemaker from Nan Kourgan. Sunflare and Octember. They were running in that order at the half mile. The Pied Piper then moved behind Fondant from Nan Kourgan, Octember, and Sunflare. Fondant led .into the straight from The Pied Piper and Oc-

tember, and gained the verdict by three-quarters of a length. Time 3.1. Chester Handicap: Bonnie Marjorie 8.8, 1; Violian 9.11, 2; Golden Voice 9.3, 3. Fourteen started. Violian was the first away from Whitta, Good Steam, and King’s Arms. Passing the

half mile, Whitta had charge ahead of Remora, Golden Voice and Violian. The latter took charge at the distance from Golden Voice, with Bonnie Marjorie finishing fast. The latter got up in time to snatch a victory by half a head. Time 1.131. • Dowling Steeplechase: Grey Knight, 9.10, 1; Mailman 10.0, 2; Gunlike 9.0, 3. Seven started. Chandonia and Namearah led over the first jump from Mendit, Flipbern and Grey Knight. Racing away from the field, Chandonia and Nameerah established a forty lengths lead. At the foot of

the hill the last time round, Chandonia. lost its rider. At the next jump, a similar fate overcame Nameerah, thus leaving Grey Knight and Mailman to fight out the finish. Grey Knight prevailed by four lengths. .Time 6.351. Randwick Plate: —Bacchus 9.4, 1; Winalot 9.0, 2; Jocelyn 8.9, 3. The_ other starters were Spearfelt and Valamita. Commencing at a slow pace, Spearfelt led the field from Winalot, Valamita, Jocelyn and Bacchus. They continued in that order up the straight, where Winalot assumed control from Spearfelt, Jocelyn, Valamita and Bacchus. The latter challenged the winner at the distance, ■ and in a close finish gained the verdict by a head. Time 3.271. Clibborn Stakes: Ramulus 8.7, 1; Solitas 8.12, 2; Sir. Christopher 8.3, 3. The other starters were Coercion and Vertoy. Sir Christopher acted as pacemaker from Ramulus, Coercion and Solitas, Turning for home, Ramulus joined Sir Christopher, ahead of Coercion and Solitas. Ramulus took charge at the distance and won with ease by two lengths.’ Time 1.381. Final Handicap: Spruiker 8.9, 1; Galadeer 8.6, 2; Dolomite 7.3, 3. Eleven started. Dolomite led throughout the distance, followed by Vallino, Sallie Blue, Spruiker, Magdaff, Galadeer. Spruiker took charge at the distance, .and'won comfortably by two lengths. Time. 2.61.

S. AUSTRALIAN DERBY. ADELAIDE, October 6. The South Australian Derby resulted : —■ Mount of Olives 1 Opera Queen .. .: .. .. 2 Yassim 3 .Eleven started. Won by a head. Time 2.37. NEW ZEALAND WINNINGS. SYDNEY, October 6. A New Zealander, Mclndoe, headed the list of winning owners at Randwick, being first in the Derby, third in the Craven Plate, £6,957. Mr. Knight ■was seventh, with £1267 10s. GREY TROTTING CLUB Owners are reminded that entries for the Greymouth Trotting Club’s Spring meeting close with the Secretary, Mr. P. C. Heapliy, this evening at 5 o’clock. Already a large number have come to hand for this popular fixture. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT “Enquirer,” Stillwater —Haerenga Par was owned by G. E. Morgan, and trained by AV. J. Tomkinson, when he raced on the AVest Coast last summer.