To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 August 1935, Page 11

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping MEETINGS~TO COME.

August 24 —Pakuranga Hunt. August 29—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt. August 31 —Taranaki Hunt. September 7 —Otago Hunt. z September 7—Marton. September 12, 14—Wanganui. September 21—Ashburton County. September 21—Foxton. September 21, 23 —Avondale. September 26, 28—Geraldine. September 28—Otaki-Maori. September 28, 30—Taumarunui. October s—Napier5—Napier Park. Stick to Him:

Rebel Lad so far has failed to improve as much as his admirers expected him to do, but they will be doing right in sticking to him.

Got Away Badly: Kurapae received solid support for the Sumner Handicap, but he began very badly, and made up a deal of ground, although he had no chance of overhauling the leaders. With a decent dispatch to-day, he was expected to be in the money. Rare Occurrence: f

The dead-heat between Umtali and Make Up in the Beaufort Steeplechase was the first that has been awarded at Riccarton since the present judge’s box, erected on top of the stewards’ stand in the spring of 1924, has been in/ use.

Inquiry Adjourned: An inquiry was opened at Riccarton on Thursday into the cause of Hunting Go and Lapel losing their riders in the Islington Handicap, and was adjourned until to-day.

He Hates Them: When Monastic won a hack steeplechase at Trentham he looked certain to make good as a jumper, but since then he has shown a marked aversion from the business and stubbornly declines to face his fences.

Chequers Not Placed: It Is unusual to find horses carrying the Clifford colours not coming under the judge’s eye at the big Riccarton meetings, but both Horn’s Reef and Tail Light were finishing on with their fields on Thursday, so there is hope of a dividend from these later on, although neither is likely to be more than just useful.

! Not So Sweet: , Adalene gave Riccarton racegoers no .excuse for reviving the old song of the ’nineties, and she was not. coloured on to-day’s programme. In due course, we shall hear from Auckland the reasons why, but the guess may be hazarded that it was really a question of class.

Jolly Beggar’s Weight: Jolly Beggar was awarded 10.11 in the Sydenham Hurdles to-day, which meant that he would have had to meet Hounslow on 10 pounds worse terms, and the others, more so. This was not at all harsh treatment of the National winner, and his non-acceptance may be regarded as an expression of opinion from his owner that he has earned a respite from racing.

Bated Best In Both: It is unusual to find the same horse top-weight for a hack and hunters’ hurdles, and a sprinters’ race on the same day. This honour was conferred on Greek Gold, who was given 11.5 in the Harris Memorial Hurdles and 9.13 in the Dunedin Handicap on the Pakuranga Hunt Club’s card. He remains in the sprint. Had he won his first hurdles with 11.5, he would have found it difficult to win in the future.

Wiring .from the Course: Telegraphic facilities provided at Riccarton for ordinary business purposes have been much appreciated during the week, and it is an innovation that should be copied on all metropolitan courses. Formerly, the press-room was the clearing-house for such communications. No doubt, the Post and Telegraph Department has been equally as satisfied with the experiment as have its clients.

Not Yet a Winner: A northerner who will draw attention to himself during early spring racing in the north is Jewelled Girdle,who is six years old and a nonwinner. He has one placed performance, in the Jervois Handicap at Ellerslie in June, when he divided Prince Acre and Salesman. This best may not look wonderful by the book, but he has been striding along freely at headquarters and he is at home on soft tracks. A likely race for him has been picked out in the Auckland Handicap at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting.

Gay Defence: Under more favourable track conditions than have prevailed for some time past, Gay Defence set the main among the sprinters at Ellerslie this week by running three furlongs in 0.38 2-5 and six in 1.19. He was hanging on well at the finish. Gay Defence 1b a four-year-old gelding by Gay Shield from Lady Kerman, and in his three starts, he has finished respectively second, first and third. Such form would justify an early and continued interest in his doings. He is hair-brother to Sir Romeo, who easily beat Zane Grey over a round on the same morning.

Kiltowyn: Klltowyn is among the regular workers at Ellerslie, and his gallops never fall to attract attention. He is top-weight, with 9.3, for the Jelllcde Handicap, one mile and a-quarter, the principal tint race at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting. He is conceding T 5 pounds to his nearest horse. Lord Vai. and he may need that race, for his last public appearance was in the York Handicap, in which he missed a place.

Hoodoo Broken: For three yfears In succession. A. E. Ellis has been unlucky at the Grand National meeting. -He was twice hurt in falls from jumpers, and a tumble from Make Up kept him out of the saddle for some months. Last year, he decided to leave the Jumpers alone, but the hoodoo persisted, for he was suspended for crossing in a flat race. When ho got a fall while riding Hunting Go in the Islington Handicap on Thursday, many •surmised that his bad luck had persisted but luckily, he was unhurt, so barring accidents today. ho and his brother L. J. Ellis, will make the long-awaited Australian trip. They have arranged to do the riding for T. R. George's big team, now in Australia, during the spring and perhaps, into the summer.

'Nearly Realised: Mr J. H. Grigg built high hopes over the Grand National prospects of Punchestown this winter. He ran a gallant race to finish second, and it seems probable that the two breaks in his preparation cost him the race. After the placed horses had weighed in, Mr Grigg’s first remark was to congratulate his trainer, T. H. Gillett, on his wonderful effort in getting Punchestown to the post fit to run such a race.

Maidens Named: The two maiden three-year-olds by Balboa in the team of C. Gieseler at Wingatui have had names conferred on them. The gelding from Centrepiece’s sister, Green Cloth, will race as Green Boa, and the one from Joybridgewill be known as Joy Boa. Joybridge is by Tonbridge from Rapture, a descendant of Whirlpool, a branch of the Mermaid family that produced some good performers, including Danube and the New’ Zealand Cup winner Grand Rapide.

Fast Tinies on Tuesday: The Winter Cup whs run in Imin 40 2-ssec, or only three-fifths of a second outside Princess Doreen’s record of last year. The pace was on from the outset, the first half-mile taking 0.49 3-ssec, and the second half 0.50 4-ssec. In. the concluding event, the Ayonhead Handicap, the seven furlongs were covered in 1.26 3-5, the first three taking 0.37 3-ssec, and the last half-mile o.49sec. Probably the best time of the d ! » v was registered in the Enfield Steeplechase, the figures for about two miles being 3.47, which must be the fastest ever recorded in this event.

Valpeen’s Weight: To win a Grand National Steeples means a heavy purse for the owner, but a heavy saddle for the horse, and after two such succ'esses, he just about corners the lead supply on the racecourse. 'lt was not surprising, therefore, to find that . weight beat Valpeen in the Beaufort Steeplechase on this occasion, as it has done with many before him. Last year, he had only 10.0 in the Grand National, and when he won the Beaufort, he carried 11.9, bu,t with 12.1 in the Lincoln, he fell. In the circumstances, his present acceptance for the Lincoln may be regarded as an owner’s compliment to the club.

For Another Week-End: A performer of whom C.J.C. patrons would have liked to see more, and for more reasons than one, is Friday Night. In the first-place, it would have been pleasant to record a victory for this very expensive protege of Mr F. Armstrong, whose initial purchase price of IOOOgs with his dam has been largely added to by training and trtatment. Well-wishers of F. Christmas, would' have been glad to see him pull out a fifth winner in a fortnight from his stable. Also, the gelding’s forward showing early in the Summer Handicap looked to be a good augury. Backers will have to await another day to test his ability.

Off the Cards Peterette was not sent out as an acceptor for the Beaufort Steeplechase, but. contrary to the old superstition, it. did not signify. She was in the lead when she blundered at the sod wall neaf the mile post and she was not a factor from then on. Peteretto has been a trier over National country for some years how. She won the Enfield Steepled three years ago, and at the same meeting she was narrowly beaten by Calham’ in th© Hunt Club Cup. Last year, she won the Lawford Steeples at.the Hunt meeting, and was third to Membo and Thurina in the Lincoln. She is a hardy and game little mare, and in action she reminds one of Aurora Borealis. . Rebel Chief:

Had he given any sort of a trial prior to the Winter Cup, Rebel Chief would have gathered the class about him, but he was not much favoured. He ran prominently so far, then fell through the field, and the same tactics were pursued, with a similar result, in the August Handicap. The conclusion one would draw is that the gelding is not right, and if that’s so, he should not be asked to race. For all that, the handicapper gave him very little relief in framing the Selwyn Handicap, having to concede Fair Weather five pounds and Travenna, six. CanCottesinore Continue!

First past th© post in the C.J.C. August Handicap two years ago were Cottesmore and Cranford. Both were in the race again on Thursday, Cottesmore third and Cranford seventh. On their Paparua Handicap form on Tuesday, neither was worth backing on the second day, but in Cottesmore’s case, there was a distinct improvement, for after being last to leave, he finished third. It is known that his connections expected to win the Paparua, although the few races he had had since his return to active life, beginning at Levin, did not appear to warrant such an assumption. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that Cottesmore in form is a good horse, and it would lie unwise to suppose that Thursday’s effort marked the high-water of his possible improvement. He was accepted for in the Selwyn Handicap to-day. A Cup Trial:

The Islington Handicap, the ten, furlongs event on the middle day of the Grand National meeting, used to be the last race, but it has been placed before th© Hurdles, with satisfactory results. It occupies a unique position on the programme as an early trial of strengtli for stayers and of late years, at any rate, it has proved a good sighter for the New Zealand Cup. The Islington Handicap of 1932 was won by Minerval, who in that season ran second to Fast Passage in the New Zealand Cup. In the following year, Palantua made the Islington her first ten furlongs victory, and it at once put her into the probabilities for the longer race, which she won. Davolo was the winner a year ago. aud he followed this up by being narrowly defeated in the Geraldine Cup —a certainty beaten. However, he did not attempt the New Zealand Cup. and he was unplaced in his three starts at the Metropolitan meeting.

.Scotland Back: After his good third to Horowhenua and Enge in the York Handicap. Scotland was given a short vacation among the thistles, but he Is again in training at Matamata under W. .1. McLean. Scotland, who is said to have staying pretensions, was given 7.8 In tho Jellicoe Handicap and .8.7 in the Dunedin Handicap. He accept-

ed for the sprint. Prior to racing at Ellerslie, he was produced at Avondale, where in the Railway Handicap, he conceded two pounds to Exaggeration and was beaten into third place, but was only half a length away from the latter horse. In the Dunedin Handicap, to be run next Saturday, Scotland was placed on 11 pounds better terms, and ‘‘Scotland for Ever ’ should be the backers’ motto. Puzzles for Punters:

At the A.R.C. June meeting, over six furlongs Exaggeration, 7.12, beat Greek Gold, 8.8, and Tradesman, 7.0. On the concluding day, over the same distance, Greek Gold, 8.12, had to lower his colours to Tradesman, 7.7. The three appeared again at the top of the scale in the Duned'in Handicap —Greek Gold 9.13, Exaggeration 9.2, and Tradesman, 9.1. That is to say, on the winter scale of weights, Tradesman was asked to meet Greek Gold on seven pounds worse terms, while Exaggeration, who beat them both, was placed relativoly one pound better than Greek Gold and 11 pounds better than' Tradesman, a winner in the interval. It is no exaggeration to say that one horse had all the best of it, but she does not figurqj.n the acceptances.

PAKURANGA H.C. ACCEPTANCES

AUCKLAND. August 16. Acceptances for the Pakuranga Hunt Club meeting on August 24 are: — Greenmount Hunters’ Steeplechase, of 100 sovs., about 2J miles: —Ardmanning 10.1, Zane Grey 9.12, Gascelle 9.5, Semiarch, Lanner, Parkhurst, King Rod, Beechworth gelding 9.0. Harris Memorial Hack Hurdles, of 100 sovs, 13 miles: Valpai 10.12, Ganpat 9.13, King's Archer 9.8, Sir Musk 9.8, Ruling King 9.6, Volition 9.1, Street Dancer, Hawthorn, Tea Chat, Winding Trail, Principal Boy 9.0. Sylvia Park Handicap, of 100 sovs., 7 furlongs:—Silver Brier 9.3, Mazir 8.10, Square Acre 8.10, Salesman 8.7, Landlubber, Kilberis 8.5, Air Lassie, Gay Defence 8.4, Teddy Boy 8.1, Racing Lady 8.1, Armacourt 8.1, La Femme Noire 8.1, Hunting Maid, Lorna Acre. Race Whip, Valise, Flit Acre. Snow Lap. Valmint, Enlightenment, Aymon, The Vamp, Red Flame, Heatherland 8.0.

Jellicoe Handicap, of 200 sovs., 15 miles:—Kiltowyn 9.3, Lord Vai 8.2, Knight of Australia 7.12, King Rev 7.10, Engi, Master Norval 7.7, Baroscope 7.6, Delrain 7.4, Master Musk 7.0.

Pakuranga Hunt Cup, of 250 sovs., 3 miles: —Kahunoke 10.13, Capella Abbey 10.9, Prosy Boy 10.7, Miss Pango 10.1, Sandy Dix 10.0, Illuminagh -9.5, Ardmanning 9.3, Bells of Bow 9.3, Red Bray 9.1, Gascelle, Zane Grey, King Rod 9.0.'

Auckland Handicap, of 100 sovs., 1 mile:—Silver Brier 9.5, Jewelled Girdle 8.8, Merry Lap 8.6, Landlubber 8.6, Express 8.2, Teddy Boy 8.2, Charsong 8.1, Wee Pat 8.1, Te Broney, Valorous, Callistor, Karahia, Cout Arma. Primate, Mountain Bruce, Royal Light 8.0. Ladies’ Bracelet, 100 sovs, 11 miles: Santoft 12.3, Marching Song, Gigantic 11.10, Sir Romeo 11.1, Sandy. Dix 10.13. Lap Up 10.10, Illuminagh 10.9, Gainsay 10.9, Semiarch, Lanner, Adsum, Grand Tonic, Sapless, Dignified March, Survoy 10.7. Dunedin Handicap, of 150 sovs, six furlongs:—Greek Gold 9.13, Tradesman 9.1, Prince Acre 9.0, Tybalt 8.10, Galilee 8.7, Scotland 8.7, Astarth 8.6, Gay Lap 8.4, Star Artist 8.3, British Columbia 8.3, Imamint 8.3, Crooning 8.0, Roman Mascdt 8.0.

Trotting

MEETINGS TO COME.

August 31 —Auckland. September 7 —New Brighton. September 14 —Wellington. September 19, 21 —Hawke’s Bay.

METROPOLITAN TROTS.

ROI L’OR TAKES SPRINT

CHRISTCHURCH, August 16

For the last day of the Metropoliton T.C. August meeting, the weather was fine to the seventh race, when slight rain fell. The attendance was good. The track was in good order. The tote investments were £26.061, as against £24,817 last year. The total for the three days amounted to £72,552 compared with £72,269 last year. Concluding results: — Heathcote Handicap, 4.34 class. Two miles. —4 Guy Junior (M. Holmes) 1; 7 Rey Spec (E. C. McDonald) 2; 9 Gunfire (L. A. Maidens) 3. Also started: 3 Bingen Palm, 6 Golden Direct and Prairie King, bracketed, 1 Little Nelson, 11 Peter Locanda, 10 Queen Author, 2 Chancellor, 12 Native Chief, 5 Sure. 8 Vesuvius. Won by a head; three lengths. Bingen Palm was fourth. Times: 4. 22 3-5, 4.19 4-5. 4.22 2-5. . Addington Handicap, trotters, 3.2 b class one mile and a-half. —2 Todd Lonzia (D. C. Watts) 1; 1 Raima (J. J. Kennerly) 2: 7 Stanley T. (R. Young) 3. Also started: 6 Admiral Bingen, 1 Bessie Parrish, bracketed with Raima, 5 Great Way, 10 King s Voyage, 3 Norma Bingen. 4 Teviot Downs and Mounttfin Mist, 11 Writer, 8 Trampfast. Won by three lengths; two lengths. Great Way was fourth. Times: 3.17 3-5. 3.22 1-5. 3.22 4-5. Islington Handicap. 4.40 class, two miles. —1 Gamble (M. B. Edwards) 1; 7 Graham Direct (F. Holmes) 2; 3 Llewellyn’s Pride <G. McKendry) J. Also started: 5 Chechahco. 6 Marie 'Celeste and Mountain Oro, bracketed. 2 Village Guy. 9 Grand Finale. 12 MarI garet Bell, 4 Morello. 11 Prince ! Author, 8 Real Burton, 10 Worthy King. Won by two lengths; three. Worthv King was fourth. Times: 423 3-5. 4.21 2-5. 4.24 1-5. Farewell Handicap. 2.10 class, one mile.—lo Roi I’Or (F. Holmes) 1; I<j Great Logan (L. A. Maidens) 2; 1 Tempest (J. Fraser junr.) 3. Also started: 7 Sir Guy. 6 Vesuvius. S Kewpio’s Triumph. 3 Roddy. 2 Silver de Oro, 4 Glenrossie. 5 Red Shadow. 11 Harold Logan. Won by a neck; three lengths. Harold Logan was fourth. Times; 2.5, 2.11 1-5. 2.12 2-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING

NOTES ON THE RACING

(special to “star.”! CHRISTCHURCH. August 17. A Quick Return: Airflow was made a very warm favourite for the Midwinter Handicap, and though she gave a till'' display and registered 3.20 1-5 from a 333 mark, she had to strike her colour to a much improved trotter in Flotsam, who, handily placed nJ! the way, hung on well at the finish to win from Airflow. Wnhnooka. Mataiuiga am! Welcome Guy.

Mataunga made most of :he running. and still held command :is the straight was reached, with Flotsam. Gyrate, Welcome Guy. Airflow and Enigma always within striking distance. Airflow made a great effort over the last two furlongs, but just failed to catcli the winner.

Flotsam was purchased tins weekly Christchurch sportsman, Mr. 11.

Stafford, who secured a quick return on his outlay. By Wrack from Berenice, Flotsam is a well-bred trotter, and now that he has become solid he may go to further successes. Airflow made a good beginning, but was forced to cover some extra ground, and her performance was a remarkable one for a filly of her age. Wahnooka was not in a good position early, and was well back with four furlongs to go. He finished well to fill third place at the finish. Mataunga failed to stay the solid pace set, and Welcome Guy had every chance, but broke several times. Sandy N was never dangerous, and Billy Sunday trailed the field throughout. Lower Hutt Winner:

Racketeer, Golden Cross, the Grace McElwyn-Chenaway bracket and Dillon Queen were all solidly supported to win the Lightning Handicap, but the favourite lost all chance at the start, and after the remainder had raced in close order for the greater part of the journey, an outsider in > Supertax just managed to hold off Golden Cross and win by a neck. Nelson’s Chum and Battlefield were responsible for most of the running, with Supertax, Golden Cross. Young Travis and Dillon Queen all handily placed. Battlefield and Supertax were just ahead of Young Travis and Golden Cross as the straight was entered. the last-named being in a pocket. The last-named was pulled out a hundred and fifty yards from the post, and made a very fast burst that just failed to snatch victory. Young Travis was Just ahead of Grace McElwyn in fourth place. Supertax has been a very consistent performer at North Island meetings, and is a good solid pacer trained at Lower Hutt by T. C. Leadbetter. His last win was attained at the Auckland meeting in heavy going, when he proved himself a dead-game racehorse. Golden Cross was very unlucky to be beaten through getting into a pocket, but though he has great speed, ho is not by any means ■_i genuine racehorse. G. McKendry had a very trying drive over the last furlong, and was afraid to hit his horse for fear it would stop altogether. Young Travis did not impress bv his display, for lie was always well placed. had every opportunity, and failed to run on like a good race- ’ horse. Grace McElwyn did not height smartly, ami was always well 'back until the straight was reached. when she put in a fast burst. Racketeer lost all chance at the start, and he is proving a very expensive purchase.

Wild Guy's Improvement: The greatest upset of the meeting was provided in the National Handicap. when War Buoy, who was backed down to less than even money, was beaten in a stirring finish by th'outsider Wild Guy. whose form at the meeting had been very poor, Frotn the start. War Buoy at once rushed to the front, followed by Wrecker. Sunny Morn. Glenrossie. Gohl Tinge. lied Shadow. Harold Logan and Roi I'Or. This was the order for a mile, which was covered in 2min lusec, and with half a mile to go the pace was cracked on. and Wrecker and Glenrosde both put in smart dashes. Wrecker lollowed War Buoy into the straight, and the latter was under a hard drive A furlong from home Wild Guy challenged, and in a battle royal to the post, he gained tho verdict by the narrow- of margins. It was a most excitin-' finish to what was otherwise a rather uninteresting race The honours of the race rested I with War Buoy, who made all tin- run-

ning, and fought on in the gamcst manner possible. Wild Guy had fill the best of the running, tucked in behind the leader from start to finish, and making one sprint in the straight which gave him victory. He met with a mixed reception on returning to scale, and this is not to be wondered at considering his previous running at the meeting.

Glenrossie showed something approaching his best form by putting in a very fast last half-mile, and gaining third place, and while Wrecker had every chance he was fading towards the finish. Red Shadow. Roi FOr and Harold Logan found the handicap too big, although the slow pace in the early stages enabled them to be in a good position before the race was half run.

Agile Narrowly: The Federal Handicap produced another stirring finish, for Agile and Somerby were first away from the barrier, and with the latter showing the way. the pair were never headed, and after a great battle down the stranght Agile finished the better, to score a very narrow victory. Throughout the race the two leaders were followed by Colonial Boy, Bracken and Logan’s Pride, while Taxpayer was quickly in a good position. The last-named was forced to cover some extra ground, but he did not show the dash expected in the final stages.

Agile had won the Queen Mary Handicap on the first day in impressive style, only to fail in the Canterbury’ Handicap on the second day. In his . Latest effort ho showed rare racing qualities, and finished very gamely. Somerby, who had been second i'n the mile saddle race on Wednesday, again went solidly and failed oniy over the last fifty yards. Logan’s Pride was always in a good position, and he finished well and may have been unlucky in not finding an opening in the straight. Raydus, Cloudy Rango and Avernus were well back from the start, and in a fast run race could never get within striking distance of the leaders. Another Close Finish:

Little Nelson was made a warm favourite for the Heathcote Handicap, but in :i very fast run race he quite failed to gather in the leaders at any stage of the race, and a poor fifth was the best he could do. A very fast puce was set from the start, and Bingen I‘alm. Golden Direct. Prairie King, Guy Junior and Peter Ixtcanda made the running, while Little Nelson. Queen Author and Native Chief were in handy positions. When the last, round was commenced Key Spec and Vesuvius had drawn closer to the* loader.’*, a nd 3s the field turned into tho straight Bingen Palm and Roy Spec held command from Guy Junior. Little Nelson and Guntire, who had put in a very fast run. Ln the straight. Rev Spec land Guy Junior engaged in a great tussle and Guv Junior, finishing with determination lasted the better to gain a head victory. It was another most evening fl uis li. On thi- occasion Guy Junior won on his merits, and fought on like a dead game racehorse. He was nicely placed all the wav. and was driven a cape •a! tare by M Holmes. Rev Spec had a hard row to ho--, but he showed i-re.-tt speed to go round his field, and was buttling on bravely nt th.- finish Gunfire was not well placed in the ,-;,rly stages, but three furlongs from homo he made a great effort, and with any luck in the running ho would have b.-en troublesome. He appears to have improved considerable. Chancellor lost al! chance at

the start, and the time of the winner, 4.22 2-5 from a 4.34 mark, accounted for the poor showings made by the backmarkers.

Always a Winner: Todd Lonzia was almost as well backed as the Bessie Parrish-Raima bracket for the Addington Handicap, and he made a field of reputedly good class trotters look like second raters. It was a great exhibition of speed. He sterted well, was soon iu a good position. and two furlongs from home had the race well in hand. Teviot Downs. King’s Voyage and Bessie Parrish were the early leaders, and with half the distance covered, King’s Voyage. Bessie Parrish. Writer, Stanley T, Teviot Downs and Todd Lonzia was the order, and the last-named appeared to be disappointed when looking for an opening half a mile from home. Once clear, however Todd Lonzia raced to the leader. Bessie Parrish, who cried enough and he was immediately challenged bv Raima. The big stallion, however, came down the straight without apparent effort, and had a thiee lengths’ advantage at the post. He appeared unlucky not to win three instead of two races' at the meeting. Raima’s effort on the second day evidently did him good, and hcj Is open to further improvement. Manlev T. gave one of his best exhibitions and for once in a while lie bewail well. Bessie Parrish had every chance but did not finish with much dash. Norma Bingen and i evict Downs each made more than one mistake, and Great Way, though finishing well, was never <’ an ; erol Trampfast found the handicap too much for him.

Old Rivals: , t For the second time during tne meeting, two great four-year-olds in Gamble and Graham Direct finished first and second, the positions this time being reversed on the first day s running. Both put up remarkable performances on a track that had > - come affected by showers of ra n. Gamble made his usual slow "-p n ’ ning but proved himself ;i dyed-in-the-wool stater. The times of the two dividend payers, 4.23 3-5 and 421 1-5. in a 4.10 class, represented two great performances. In the early stages. Marie ( eleste ami Grand Finale made a merry pace from' Margaret Bell, Village Guy. Wot thy King, and Chechfihco but commencing the last round <-’ nib was in tenth position and nnpros*.d to fourth place in two ,ui Graham Direct following elostly. Gamble continued his run on 1 ” ‘'J*, side of the field, and was in ton position at the stranght entrance, am came homo very easily to bc.i Graham Direct. Llewellyns Pride and Worthy King. Th- <> the two leaders fairly overshadow mi those of the others. and Mm le (Vlesto Chechahco. Real Burton and the others had enough before serious i racing commenced. Truly Great Pacer: Roi l‘Or proved himself a truly great pacer when ho won the Farewell Handicap, Sir Guy was first •tw-iv but lie was soon supplanted by Rudd'v who with Tempest. Vesuvius ami Sir Guy set a very warm pace, while Roi ror. making a good beginning; wus in a nice position with half a mile to go. Iti thi' straight Rot l’()r tackled the loaders. Roddy. Vesuvius and Glenrossie. and he camo home full of running to win decisively from the fast-finishing Great Uigan, with T.-mp.-st. Harold Logan. Silver do Oro. and Kewpiu's Triumph following in that order.