TODAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 October 1939, Page 11

TODAY’S RACING NEWS

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MEETINGS TO COME. October 14 —Masterton. October 14—South Canterbury. October 14, 16—Auckland. October 19, 21 —Poverty Bay. October 19, 21, 23—Wellington. October 21, 23—Gore. October 23 —Poverty Bay Hunt. October 23 —Waverley. October 23—North Canterbury. October 23—Waikato Hunt. October 28 —Banks Peninsula. October 28 —Rangitikei. Good Start: Absolve, winner of the first race >at Masterton yesterday, is the first of the progeny of the Blandford horse, Soli-citor-General to race. He is a big colt from Sweet Charity, dam also of The Surgeon, and Knightlike. Islay Dowhs: x ■ Islay Downs, who won the maiden event at Dunedin on Saturday last is a three-year-old colt by Gustavo from the New Zealand Oaks winner Pink Terrace (Tractor —All Pink), hence he is a half-brother to Half Note and the jumper Tomcat. Janefield: Janefield, who finished second to Islay Downs at Dunedin on Saturday last, is another offspring of the Solferino horse Gustavo, whose stock are beginning to show promise. Janefield, a three-year-old filly, is well bred maternally, too, as her dam is the Stihny' Lake —Droski mare Bonnie Lake, the dam of Mobile. Related to Catalogue: Kudina, who was narrowly beaten in the Juvenile Handicap on Saturday last at Hastings, is by Croupier from Calorina, who was a half-sister to Catalogue, Hunting Cat and Paleta, being by the Soult horse Elysian from Catalini, by Catmint from the imported Symington mare Symbolism. Defaulter’s Trouble: 1 According to trainer F. A. Roberts, Defaulter’s trouble is not serious. The affected part will be blistered, and though Roberts is convinced that he could have ,the champion ready to race in a few months, he will probably not 1 race again until he returns to Randwick for the Autumn racing.

Consistent Hack:

One of the most consistent hacks seen out this Spring is Noble Fox, the three-year-old son of Foxbridge and Lady Lu. In the last five weeks he has recorded two firsts and a similar number of second placings and that form will ensure Noble Fox getting plenty of support in the second division of the Gordon Handicap at Ellerslie to-morrow.

On the Improve: Tupeotu, winner of the Greenmount Steeples at the Pakuranga meeting in August, has gone on the right way since that fixture and is an improved \ horse. Last week Tupeotu gave a first rate display of jumping over a round of the steeplechase fences at headquarters, and his prospects in the Hunters’ Steeplechase to-morrow cannot be overlooked. Riders for Washdyke:

Some riding engagements made for to-morrow’s programme at Washdyke are: C. Wilson: Dictate, Haughty Winner, Scold, Midguard. C. Fox; Rabble, Improvement. C. Stokes: Lady Don, Lady Leigh, Balmenter, Don’t Forget. H. Hibberd: Thermidor, 'My Abbey, Jewish Lad. M. Caddy: Density, Rebel Lad, Dranoel, Queen Beth, Elmarch. R. Caddy: Merry March, Nolana. M. Billington: Lord Midas, Sir Gladsome. A Stokes: Dinah Dhu, St. Cloud.

Bred to Stay: Lady Furst is bred to see out a distance as she is by Siegfried (Son-in-Law-Firemist, by Sunstar) and is bred from Vigilance, who was quite a useful mare in her day. Vigilance was by the Lemberg horse Lord Quex and she was bred from Watchful (dam of the Wellesley Stakes winner Watch Officer), by the Clanranald horse Signalman from Parasite, by Pounanu or Mousquetaire from Kie Kie, by Lord of the Isles from Toi (G.N. Derby), by Diomedes from Toi Toi (dam of Kakapo, New Zealand Cup, and Hornby, New Zealand Derby), by St. Aubyn from Waimea (dam of Manuka, Puriri, Papapa, Ramarama and Wainui). Waimea was a daughter of the famous Flora Mclvor.

Mungatoon and Ripley: Mungatoon, who was taken to Sydney as a travelling companion for Defaulter, but was not able to race owing to an injury-, was left at Randwick -n charge of M. Polson. F. A. Roberts brought back with him the four-year-old gelding, Ripley, by Bonnemont or Rivoli from Lero, by Cyklon from Lesbos, by The Welkin. Ripley figured as a winner on two occasions last season, and was once second and once third in nine starts. His first: success was in a division of a maiden event at Warwick Farm in January last, worth £ll5 to the winner, and at Randwick later in that month he won the Novice Handicap, worth £3lO to the winner, both races being run over a mile. Ripley was secured on lease by Roberts,- and will race in his colour* Roberts also brought back with him an apprentice, S. Green, who weighs about five stone. *

Jockeys for Ellerslie: Riding engagements announced for the Auckland Racing Chibs Spring Meeting, to be held at Ellerslie tomorrow and Monday, are as follows:— T. Williams, Mahala, The Trimmer; J. H Mcßae, Saint Musk; D. Green, Rio-ht Royal: R. W. Savage, Glenvane; D Craddock, Tea Chat, Sebrof, J. F. Forsus Tupeotu, Cintrace; M. Kerr, Beeswing. Bide-a-Wee; A. C. Messervy, Mon Se: J. Hearn. Bronze Fire, Bev. P-lev Stonehaven; P. Atkins, Francis Drake Beaulivre; G. Cameron, Foxmond, Golden Sheila; A. Sinton, Caurnip- W M. Thomson, Vaalso, Inver, Princess Vai; a. Gilmer, Lucidus, Erination; R. McTavish: Lovaals, OreMo, Valamito, Anion. H. Wiggins: Birthday Boy, Queen City, Veritable. T Green: Sly Fox. Paluslre. Payette, N O hie Fox, Flood Tide. F. Beguley: Brazilian, High Sea. S. Cleaver: Grandora, Lapidarian. A. G. Pai sons. Buccaneer. J. Kingi: Bachelor King. J. Forsyth: Valimecn, Hunter’s Rose.

Flying Spy, winner of the Juvenile Handicap at Hastings on Saturday las does not come from a numbered ••milv but the line is nevertheless Successful one, and this latest meml of the family to race looks as if X Will l» tban ' ,9ef “ l - SI “ 18

carrying a lot of superfluous condition at present, and racing will do her good. Flying Spy is by Hunting Song and is bred from that useful mare Lady Spy, who showed a lot of pace in her races on the flat a few years back and was later successful as a hurdler. Lady Spy is a daughter of Lord Quex and she is bred from Ruse, who was by the Soult horse King Soult from Ruse de Guerre, by the Nordenfeldt horse Stepniak from Crecy, by Hotchkiss from Crescent, who traces back to the imported Moth. This family produced some great stayers, some of the best known being Ladybird, Odd Trick, Pungawherewhere, Vogengang, Crackshot, St. James, Tranter, Telford, Krupp, and Brigadier. In more recent years there have been quite a few good winners including Pink Terrace (Oaks), Pink Note (Dunedin Cup) and Aeolus.

TIMARU RACES. PROSPECTS FOR TO-MORROW. fSPECIAL TO “STAR.”! CHRISTCHURCH, October 13. The Spring fixture of the South Canterbury Jockey Club will be held on the Washdyke racecourse to-morrow. The fields are all well-filled, the only exception being the hurdle race, but in this there is material to provide a close contest. The principal event, the Teschemaker Handicap, has drawn, an exceptionally strong representation of middle distance talent, which includes several New Zealand Clip candidates. Thermidor ran a lair race only at Wingatui last week, but will be improved by it. Dictate has been working very well, and is expected to win a race at Trentham. He has been trying for a long time t, Succeed in an important event, and his turn must come soon. He will be ridden to-morrow by C. Wilson, who will have the mount on him at Trentham, and there will not be any penalty for Trentham should he win at Washdyke. Rabble is short of racing, while Monipere has done a lot of schooling lately, and in addition to being quietened down, he is stated to be well advanced. Queen Dorothy, one of the blinker brigade, will have Ito improve on Wingatui form to have a chance, and the same • applies 1 to Swordstick, who needs more racing. Wardress is likely to be well supported. She is a natural stayer, and although this will be the biggest undertaking she has tackled, she is capable of mastering it. Balmenter has been “knocking” in several races lately, but just misses being a sound proposition. Rebel Lad is not ready, but Gay Rebel is a lightweight possibility. Spartan is certain to be pacemaker for a good way, but the journey may again find him out. The Wrecker has been- disappointing both in his races and in track essays.

The Flying Handicap field is bordering on the best class, and with sprinters of the known ability of Silver Streak, Toro Koura, Lady Leigh, Density, Flagman and Phenomenal engaged, a fast run six furlongs should be recorded. This race will be followed with interest owing to. the presence of many Stewards’ Handicap candidates.

The track is likely to provide excellent going without being at all hard, and the win and place system will be again in use. The following horses are likely to be well supported: Otaio Hurdles: • Fundy Bay, King I cel, Bad News. Spring Stakes: Lord Midas, Hearth, Airline. Washdyke Trot: Wainoni Jack, Club King, Star Ace. Teschemaker Handicap: Dictate, Wardress, Thermidor. Tycho Hack Handicap: Flame Queen, St. Cloud, King Gustavo. Kerrytown Hack Handicap: Master Dingle, Auctor, Merry March. Hadlow Trot: Marque, Accountant, Wainoni Girl. flying Handicap: Density, Phenonemal, Lady Leigh. The programme is as follows: Otaio Hurdles, one mile and a half: Mount Vai 10.13, Jewish Lad 10.8, Fundy Bay 9.5, Bit o’ Blue 9.4, Ballad. 9.2, King Icel, Bad News 9.0. Spring Stakes: Airline, Astronomer, Brandon, Counter Lunch, Craiglea, Great Night, Hearth, Lord Midas, Mutunga, My Abbey, Norse-, Pink Bird, Pink Lad, Queen Beth, Sam Brown, Schoolgirl, Scold, Silver Don, Turncoat 8.10, Don’t Forget, Lockhead 7.10. Washdyke Trot, 3.43 class, one mile and a half: Albertini, Cynic, Deanna Doon, Diamond Cluster, Dublin, Manawai, Mervyn Derby, Sister Polly, Swift Lady, Swagger Jack, Star Ace, Tokalon, Undaunted, Wainoni Jack, Warfield scr., Club King 48. Teschemaker Handicap, one mile and a quarter: Thermidor 9.3, Dictate 8.13, Rabble 8.4, Monipere 8.2, Queen Dorothy 8.1, Swordstick 8.0, Wardress 7.13, Balmenter 7.9, Rebel Lad 7.7, Gay Rebel 7.4, Spartan 7.1, The Wrecker 7.0. Tycho Hack, six furlongs: Phenomenal 9.4, Flame- Queen 9.2, Chirp, Nolana 8.2, King Gustavo 8.0, Elmarch, Great Memory 7.13, Sir Gladsome 7.10, Prince Flaneur, improvident, Lady Don 7.9, St. Cloud 7.8, Lord Puck, Midgard, Blazealong, Trasimene, Princess Minerva 7.7.

Kerrytown Hack .Handicap, one mile and 35 yards: Master Dingle 9.5, Auctor 9.4, Merry March 8.4, Captain Bruce 8.3, Asia 8.0, Dranoel 7.13, Knight Commander, Dr. Duthie 7.9, Prince Ruenalf, Guspini 7.8, Dinah Dhu, Benevolent, Ngaitama, Twenty Grand, Lord • Ouyen, John Emby, Raroa, Arita 7.7. Hadlow Trot Handicap,- 3.39 class, one mile and a half: Diamond Cluster, Garment, Marque, Misdeal, Prince de Oro, Shadow Queen, Sabu, Straight, Tiny Axworthy, Waikari Jack scr., Black Art, Honestus, Mackscot, Playwright 12, Accountant, Wainoni Girl 24, Rowi, Trireme 36. Flying Handicap, six furlongs: Haiighty Winner 9.9, Silver Streak 8.10, Toro Koura, Lady Leigh 8.8. Top Row 8.3, Density 8.1, Flagman, Phenomenal 7.1, Silver Slipper, Jan Ridd, Epic 7.0.

ELLERSLIE PROGRAMME. PROSPECTS FOR TO-MORROW. The Auckland Racing Club’s Spring Meeting will open at Ellerslie tomorrow, and will be concluded on Monday. The win-and-place system of betting will be used, and the following horses should be fancied: — Trial Ujirdles: Bisquit, Cadger, Cfiikara: Great Northern Guineas: Beaulivre, Orelio, Foxmond. Shorts Handicap: Palustre, Royal Bachelor, Vai Lu. Mitchelson Cup: The Cardinal, Sly Fox, Balinavar, or Alram.

Hunters’ Steeples: Lucldmh Saini Musk, Teupotu. Welcome Slakes: Kentucky, Queen City, Beau Leon. . . . Gordon Handicap—First Division: Silver Stick, Kaiwaka, Meadow, Second Division: Bronze Moth, riobie Fox, Trevace. Flying Handicap: Francis Drake, Pirate King, Silver Quex. The fields and starting times are as follow: — 12.5 Trial Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.—Gadger 10.10, Bisquit 10.2, Knight of Australia, Survalyon 9.13, Cappy 9.6, Gascyne 9.4, Chikara 9-3, Wild Acre, The Trimmer, Mio Fratello, Cintrace, Tea Chat, Hessketoon, Lapidarian 9.0. 12.45 Great Northern Guineas, for three-year-olds, colts and geldings 8.10. fillies 8.5, one mile.—Beaulivre Brazen Bold, Fils de Vaals, Oielic 8.10, Foxmond, Our .Jean, Miss Bridge 8.5. 1.80 iShorts Handicap, six (furlongs.—Llagollen 9.12, Farland 9.5, Orate 9.2, Erndale 9.0, Royal Bachelor 8.5, Valimeen 8.1, Aero King 7.12, Palustie 7.11, Blonde Princess 7.9, Bronwen. Vai Lu 7.7, Bachelor King 7.5, Mon Acre 7.1, La Vie, Arvakur, Trilliarch, Surella, High Sea 7.0. 2.20 Mitchelson Clip, one mile and ahalf.—Sly Fox, King Rey 9.2, Golden Sheila, Hot Box 8.9, Ned Cuttie 8.5, Balinavar 8.1, Gold Vaals, Tidewaiter 7.13, Scotland 7.12, The Cardinal, Master Brierly 7.11, Royevrus 7.10, Airam 7.9, Birthday Boy 7.7, Philcourt 7.4, Palmint, Autosweep, Inver 7.0. 3.5 Hunters’ Steeplechase Handicap, about two miles arid a-half. —En Tour 11.5, St. Musk 11.4, Lucidus 10.11, Glenvane 10.5, Mahala, Little Briton 9.11, Tupeotu 9.5, Bells of Bow, SmilinThru, Caurnie, Pikowhai, Prince Tractor 9.0. 3.50 Welcome Stakes, for two-year-olds, colts 8.5, filles 8.0, five furlongs.— Beau Leon, Gran ora, Kentucky, Phaleron, Rara Avis, Stratford, Sure Pay, Surpai, Teacony 8.5, Belle Femme, Dese.rt Tide, Golden Bonnet, Happicoat, Harmony, Lovaals, Payette, Queen City, Sharmin 8.0. 4.40 Gordon Handicap, six furlongs— First division; Maxam 9.G, Kaiwaka 9.2, Silver Stick 8.12, Dragon Moth 8.11, Kenneth Robert 8.10, Valerian, Sir Lysander 8.9, Hutana 8.3, Odtaa, Meadow 7.11, Glen Connell, Starbright, Carmelia, Royal Huntress, Biddy Girl, Water Fox, Princess Vai, British Talent, Marheke, Phil Vaals 7.7. Second Division: Anion 9.3, Noble Fox, Bronze Moth 8.12, Veritable 8.10, Mintlaw 8.9, Beeswing 8.6, Spinning Wheel 8.3, Right Royal, Hunto, Trevace 7.11, Bronze Fire, Waitarma, Loyal Grant, Clipper, Advance Acre, Hunter’s Rose, Tellsom, Orally, Buccaneer, Mayfair 7.7. 5.30 Flying Handicap, seven furlongs.— Floodtide 9.3, Francis Drake 8.12, Valamito 8.10, Royal Appellant 8.9, Pirate King 8.5, Notium 7.13,. Black Musk 7.11, Brazillian, Vaalso, Ivy Willonyx, Land Girl, Silver Quex 7.0.

FINAL GALLOPS. AUCKLAND, October 12. The best trials at Ellerslie this morning, the final gallops of horses engaged at the Auckland Spring meeting took place, were those of Silver Quex and Silver Stick over five furlongs. Francis Drake over four, and Royal Appellant over seven. The course proper, on which the poles were 5 feet out, provided good going, and the weather, with the exception of a shower in the breakfast interval, was fine. After running her first, two furlongs in l-ssec, Silver Quex finished several lengths ahead of Aero King over five furlongs in 1.4 15. This equalled the best time of the morning over the distance. Valspear was running on at the conclusion of half a mile in 52sec, and British Talent had a bit in reserve while running the same distance in 52 15sec. Another fine effort over the five furlongs was that of Silver Stick, who also registered' 1-4 1-5, after taking 13 l-ssec for the first furlong. Blonde Princess finished clear of Trevace over a similar distance in 1.4 3-5. She ran the last half-mile in 51 3-ssec, and was doing her work attractively at the finish. Pern impressed more than Miss Appellant while traversing a mile in 1.48 2-5, the first half in 52 3-ssec. Beeswing worked evenly over five furlongs, which took 1.6, the last four in 52 35sec.

IMPRESSIVE WORK. The Mitchelson Cup candidates, Sly Fox and Tidewaiter, were companions over a mile. Tidewaiter got a couple of lengths the better of the start, but Sly Fox was with him at the end of the first furlong and then drew out a couple of lengths, which he maintained' to the finish. They ran the first half-mile in 52 l-ssec, and the full distance in 1.47 1-5. it was a useful trial. . Francis Drake ran half a mile in 51sec, the best of the morning, over the distance. Valmint impressed more than Trilliarch throughout six furlongs in 1.22 4-5, the last three in 41 4-ssec. The' two-year-olds Phaleron; Harmony, and Taane Pango worked attractively over half a mile, the firstnamed finishing in front after completing the distance in 51 2-ssec. The The first furlong took 12 l-ssec, and Phaleron, on the outside, was going away at the end. Royal Appellant was too good for Ivy Willonyx and Fidelis at the conclusion of seven furlongs in 1.33 2-5. They ran the first three in 39sec, and Royal Appellant was doing his work well at the finish. Right Royal and Royal Huntress completed six furlongs in 1.21 L 5. Valerian joined them at the half-mile post and finished full of running to beat them home by a couple of lengths. The final half-mile toow 53 3-ssec. Farland, who went away slowly from the seven furlongs post, came home in 1.37 4-5. He ran his last five in 1.6 4-5, and was accompanied over the last half-mile by Gadger, the final three furlongs taking 40 3-ssec. Farland has a lot in re serve.

masterion r.c. SPRINT TO BRUNHILD. MASTERTON, October 12. The Masterton Racing Club's Spring meeting opened in tine weather, but late in the afternoon the sky clouded over and rain fell. The totalisator handled £7539. against £9109 last year. Concluding results: — Maiden Stakes, weight 8.5, six furlongs: 5 Duncannon (Wiggins) 1: 4 Siglow 2; 11 Coronado 3. Also started: 8 Esperance Bay, 9 Cornaro, 3 La

Coquette, 7 Stegall, 13 Game Pit, 6 Shetland Isle, 12 Balgowlah, 2 Gay Fox, 10 Hasten, 1 Vai Pere. Three lengths; length. Esperance Bay was fourth. Time 1.16.

Grandstand Handicap, six furlongs: 6 Brunhild 7.0 (Stowe) 1; 3 Flammarion 2; 4 Lady Montana 3. Also started: 2 Racecall, 1 Globe Trotter, 5 Matoru. Half a head; neck. Time 1.15 3-5.

Lawn Handicap, seven furlongs: 6 Great Legion 8.11 (Wardell) 1; 1 Morning Flight 2; 5 Larwood 3. Also started: 8 Royal Tinge, 6 Barabbas, 4 Acrobat. 3 Raceaway, 2 Colfort, 9 Lady Cygnus. Half a head; same. Colfort was fourth. Time 1.29 3-5. Lansdowne Handicap, six furlongs: 2 Punarua 7.3 (Atkins) 1; 4 Hunter’s Eve 2; 1> Shining Hours 3. Also started: 6 Sigurd, 5 Rarato'nga, 3 Joe Louis, 7 Tidal Gift. A neck; same. Sigurd was fourth. Time 1.16. TO-MORROW’S FIELDS. The Masterton meeting will be continued to-morrow, when the following horses should race prominently: — Trial Stakes: Gay Fox, Siegall Highweight: Debham, Cricket. Macara Hack: Hunter’s Eve, Punarua. Vallance Memorial: Yours Truly, Winsome Lu. Spring Hack: Gothic, Le Touquet. Waipipi Handicap: Flammarion, Gay Chou. Champion Hack: Larwood, Morning Flight. Farewell Handicap: Conversion, Le Touquet. The fields are as follow: — 12.5. Trial Stakes, six furlongs: Cornaro, Autolite, Siegall. Colibri, Balgowlah, Gay Fox 8.0. 12.40. Second Highweight, one mile and a quarter: Cricket 10.9, Cuisinier 10.8, Good Sun 10.1, Debham 9.11, La Coquette, Esperance Bay, Pirinoa 9.0 1.20. Macara Hack Handicap, five furlongs: Hunter’s Eve 9.6, Shining Hours 8.10, Punarua 8.9, Conversion 7.10, Earlscourt 7.9, Tidal Gift, Dark Water 7.7. 1 2.5. Vallance Memorial Handicap, one mile and a quarter: Mishna 9.0, Yours Truly 8.5, Trebor 8.3, Winsome Lu 7.8, Corroboree 7.5, Hinerawe, Might 7.4. 2.50. Spring Hack Handicap, seven furlongs: Le Touquet 8.4, Raratohga 7.13, Mother-in-Law, Gothic 7.12, Titter, Etzel 7.7. 3.35. Waipipi Handicap, six furlongs: Gay Chou 9.3, Flammarion 8.12, Lucullus Lad 8.11, Racecall 8.0, Royai Star 11. 7.13, Brunhild 7.12, Matoru 7.0. 4.20. Champion Hack (Handicap, one mile: Morning Flight 9.3, Colfort 8-. S, Larwood 8.4, The Ring 8.1, Girl Pat 8.0, Trench Law* 7.12, Lady Cygnus 7.7. 5.5. Farewell Hack Handicap, six furlongs: Sigurd 9.0, Le Touquet 8.9, Joe Louis 8.5, Conversion 8.2, Acrobat 7.13, Hasten 7.7. MELBOURNE NOTES. MELBOURNE, October 12. New Zealand acceptors for the Welter Handicap at. the Caulfield meeting are:—Pantoon, The Stork, and Companion. Respirator, Donaster, Ortelle’s Star, and' Rivette are acceptors for the Power Handicap. Mildura is coming to Melbourne for the Cantala Stakes. The Adelaide horses Panka, Dreamsoine, and Navarino will arrive on Friday. Riding engagements in the Caulfield Guineas are:—McCarten, Pure Gold; Munro, Reading; Bartie, High Caste; Badger, Wilson; A. Reed, Macrob. The Cup horses Buzalong and Leif have arrived at Caulfield. Te Hero will arrive to-morrow.

AT SYDNEY. SYDNEY, October 12. Acceptors for the City - Tattersail’s Cup at the Tattersails Club meeting at Randwick on Saturday are:—Sedunum 9.9, Speardale 8.13, Bristol 8.3, Katanga 7.11, Highborn, Salazar, Astounding, Braidwood Boy 7.10, Vestal, Enactic 7.7, Head Check 7.5, Osculum 7.4, Young Crusader 7-3, The Blizzard 6.13. The five-year-old horse Normandy, by Gascony from Auratum, collapsed and died on the Randwick track today. Normandy, who was a member of G. Price’s team, was rapidly striking form, although he failed to win a race last season. He was bred in New Zealand. \ The jockey AV. Cook, who has been riding remarkably well in Sydney, Will ride Feminist in the Caulfield Cup. He will ride Beau Vite, in the Melbourne Stakes, and in the Victoria. Derby. GREY JOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD The annual meeting of the Greymouth Jockey Club was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. T. E. Coates (President) presiding over an attendance of the following members: A. Behan, C. L. Kettle, AV. H. Parfitt, A. M. Carroll, 11. Moore, AV. Gieseking, D. James. J. J. Anisy, A. J. Wilson, G. R. Harker and M. J. Fogarty (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs G. Blair, Allan Smith and G. G. M. Mitchell.

The report, as already published in the “Star” and the balance sheet showing a loss of £l2/5/4 on the .year’s working, were adopted. Reviewing the balance sheet, the President said that the Club was not in a bad position compared with many other clubs, as £l5OO would clear their financial liabilities. It was sad that the Government had now taken away the rebate, which would lessen the Greymouth Club’s income by about £5OO. The new committee would have to find out where that £5OO in rebate was to be made up. There were a lot of expenses in the financial statement that would not be recurring, but the Committee would find that there was always something cropping up to eat into the finances. The bridge leading on to the course had been in a precarious position, but was now quite safe, and the cost was about the same as the cost of the seats in the balance sheet, so that though the cost of seats did not recur, it cost the Club a similar amount for repairs to the bridge. He was satisfied that the Club could not be run on less than £6OO a year, and with another £5OO in loss of rebate to make up. the committee would be faced with an annual expense of about £l,lOO. The Committee had been criticised at limes for persevering witli livestock on the racecourse, but even though about one-twelfth of the caretaker’s time was taken up with the stock, | from 1933 to 1937, there had been a i profit of over £l,OOO on the stock. In , 1938, there was a loss of £35, but a I profit of £lll was shown last year. Track fees were only £ll last year,

indicating that all the local owners had disappeared. Some had sent, their horses away to the centres. It was felt that if a light boy were obtained to do riding work, there would be more horses trained locally. A few years ago about 25 horses were trained at Omoto, and now there were only about four. If there were some 25 to 30 horses trained at Omoto, as he felt these would be if a light boy was available, it would be a great help to the Chib. The new Committee should consider the question of obtaining a light boy. The President also referred to the assistance given by the Railways Department, the Public Works Engineer, and the County Engineer. Mr. Kettle said he thought, the Club was in a better position than the chairman had indicated. They owed about £1,600, but that they had buildings insured for £B,OOO, the position was quite good. The rebate, which wbuld be lost in future, amounted to £367 last year. Meetings held in other parts of the country in the past few weeks had been successful, and he felt that the club could look forward confidently to the success of the Christmas .meetings. He agreed that something should be done to encourage local owners, and he felt that if a boy were available, more local owners would come in, and horses trained in other centres for Greymouth owners would be trained at Omoto. The provision of proper-ac-commodation for cars was a necessary item. Present accommodation was not satisfactory, and the Club had to give consideration to country people, on whom they depended a great deal. As Treasurer, he was quite satisfied with the Club’s position.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. T. E. Coates was the only nominee for the position of president, and he was declared elected. With the addition of Mr. A. M. Carroll, the retiring committee, comprising Messrs Alan Smith, W. H. Gieseking, W. H. Parfitt, H. D. James, G. R. Harker, C. L. Kettle, A. Beban, H. Moore, W Greenhill, J. W. Hannan, and G. Blair was re-elected. Mr. C. H. Rose was re-elected auditor.

Discussing stakes, the President said that the stakes offered by the Club had gone up £642 since 1932. The figures up to 1939 were: 1932, £3,061; 1933, £2,825; 1934, £2,835; 1935, £2,439; 1936 £2,510; 1.937, £3,148; 1938, £3,619; 1939, £3,709. In 1935' and 1936 there was no June meeting, which accounted for the drop in stake money in those years. The totalisator figures since 1932 had also increased, being as follow: 1932, £26,280; 1933, £23,600; 1934, £24,090; 1935, £17,160; 1936, £25,934; 1937, £30,648; 1938, £32,933; 1939, £35,270. Messrs J. Roulston and D. Moffatt were nominated as members of the Club by Messrs Parfitt and Gieseking respectively. On the motion of the President, a vote of thanks for his valuable services was passed to the Secretary, Mr. M. J. Fogarty. Votes of thanks were also' passed to the Engineer, Public Works Department, Mr. R; T. Smith, the County Engineer, Mr. J. Higgins, the Railways Department, and Stationmaster, and the Press, in appreciation of services during the past year. Mr. Kettle said he did not think that the Club should reduce its stakes for the next meeting.' Some clubs were reducing, but the Greymouth Jockey Club had not made the increases that some clubs had.

It was decided that the committee be recommended to consider securing a suitable boy to ride work at Omoto.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME October 14 —Manawatu T.C. October 21, 23—Greymouth. October 21, 23, or 25—Auckland. October 23 —Oamaru. October 28—Wellington. October 28 —Invercargill. Nov. 7,9, 10 —N.Z. Metropolitan. Nov. 23, 25—Forbury Park. GREYMOUTH T.C. HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been declared for the first day of the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting on October 21:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of £lO5, 2.27 rate. Eight furlongs and a-half. Dick Travis .. scr Swift Lady .. scr Formality .. scr Wainoni Jack ... scr Johnnie's Hope stir Wee Napoleon .. scr Gold Bar .. .. scr Lady Carol .. , 12 Lord Brent- .. scr Koyal Surprise 12 Sailor’s Hornpipe scr Guy Whispers .. 24 Spey Koyal .. scr Waikari Jack .. 36 PETRIE HANDICAP, of £llO. Unhoppled trotters; 3.11 rate. Ten furlands and a-half. Alf Parrish .. scr Peter Harvester scr Alvis . . .. scr Windsor Lad .. scr Fire King .. .. scr Judgment .. 2-1 Inquisition .. scr Small Change .. 21 Loyal Star .. scr llighrato. .. <s Pegasus Bay . . scr Moira Bingen . . IS Sea land .. scr DIGGERS’ HANDICAP (ill saddle), of £130; 2.22 rate. Eight furlongs and a-half. Baron Silk .. scr Bollalong . . scr Black Art .. .. scr Frisco Silk ... 12 Elite Key .. .. scr Glenholme .. 12 Lady Nessa .. scr. Huguenot- .. 12 Little Derby .. scr Loyalette .. 12 Lougii Erne .. scr Palomar . . 12 Nelson Pamelus ■ ■ 12 Macfarlane scr Devotion . . 24 Khinegold .. scr Lady Milne .. 24 BLAKETOWN HANDICAP, of £115; 3.1 rate. Ten furlongs and a-half. Black Art scr Waikari Jack .. scr Boltaire .. .. scr Wainoni Jack .. scr Chameleon .. scr Petite • ■ •• [2 Clive Brook . . scr Shadow Boy ■ - J2 Green Tanger .. scr Wainoni Girl .. 12 Guv Whispers .. scr King's Jubilee .. 21 Hoiiestus . . scr Kepliea . . . • 24 Labour Day .. scr Atarau Queen .. 31; Lady Carol .. scr Baron Silk .. . •> Mackscot .. scr Caragcen •• 36 MAWJIERA HANDICAP, of £220; 3.32 rate. Twelve furlongs and a-half. Devotion .. •• s cr Colonel Axwortliy 12 Eastern Prince scr Purina . . . -12 Lady Milne .. scr Royal Grattan .. 12 Refund -. . • scr Siu dow Son .. 12 Sutler Jack . . scr Stylish Boy .. 24 Blaydon .. . . 12 Ivy Peterson .. 36 ROYAL OAK HANDICAP, of £llO. Unhoppled trotters; 3.49 rate. Twelve, furlongs and a-half. Alf Parrish .. scr Peter Harvester scr .\lvls .. .. scr Windsor Lady .. scr Fire King - - • ■ scr Judgment . . 24 Inquisition . • s<*i‘ Small ( bailee .. 21 Loval Star .. scr Highrate .. IS Pegasus Bay . . scr Moira Bingen . . IS Sea la nd .. .. scr ADVANCE HANDICAP, of £105; . 3.5 rate. Ten furlongs and a-half. Hick Travis .. scr Swift Lady .. scr Inquisition .. scr Wainoni Jack .. scr Johnnie’s Hope scr Wee Napoleon . . scr Lord Brent .. scr William • • scr Nelson McFarlane scr Lady Caro] .. 24 Sailor’s Hornpipe scr Royal Surprise 21 Spey Koyal . . scr Honestus - - IS

DASH HANDICAP, of £135; 2.58 rate. Ten furlongs and a-half. Ataraii Queen .. ser Hollalong .. scr Baron Silk .. scr Shadow Boy .. scr Carageen •.. .. scr Wainoni Girl .. scr Elite Roy .. .. ser Axspear .. .. 12 King’s Jubilee .. scr Frisco Silk .. 1Ladv Nessa .. scr Glenholme .. 12 Little Derby .. scr Loyalette .. 12 Mackseot .. scr Palomar .. 12 Replica .. ser Pamelus .. 12 Rliinegold .. ser Lady Milne .. 24 N.Z. TROTTING CUP After the first payments, the following remain in the New Zealand Trotting Cup:—Colonel Grattan, Pot Luck, Cantata, Plutus, Fine Art, Rocks Ahead, Renown’s Best, Marsceres, Gallant Knight scr., Blair Athol, King’s Warrior, Ironside 12, Lucky Jack, Kings’ Play 24, Parisiennne, Lawn Derby 36.