TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 October 1939, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

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MEETINGS TO COME. October 19, 21 —Poverty Bay. October 19, 21, 23—Wellington. October 21, 23 —Gore. October 23 —Poverty Bay Hunt. October 23—Wavorley. October 23—North Canterbury. October 23—Waikato Hunt. October 28 —Banks Peninsula. October 28 —Rangitikei. RICCARTON NOTES. CANDIDATES FOR TRENTHAM [special to “star.”] CHRISTCHURCH, October 15. The conditions at Riccarton during the past week have been favourable for training operations, but the tracks have become hard on top, and the much-desired change in the weather has not materialised. A strong team assisted at the South Canterbury meeting on Saturday, and practically every stable will be represented over the coming Labour Day week-end. A good class contingent will be at the Wellington Spring meeting, and a few horses will make the trip to Gore, these including two likely winners in Roy Bun and Flame Queen, and the stay-at-home horses will be accommodated at the North Canterbury annual fixture on the Rangiora racecourse, x The team for Trentham will include Wild Fox. who will be the only two-year-old from the south in the Taita Handicap, and Kinsman, who is the only southerner in the Wellesley Stakes. It is some years since the South Island did not make a bold bid for honours in the classic, and Kinsman, who has not yet raced, cannot be expected to offer much opposition to the North Island juveniles.

Haughty Winner,' Trench Fight, Winning Rival, Rabble and Rebel Lad are Riccarton horses in the Wainui Handicap, but Rabble is in by mistake and is to start in the big handicap. Haughty Winner would benefit by his race at Washdyke on Saturday, and his liking for the Trentham course will no doubt prompt investors to support him. Trench Fight and Winning Rival will be bracketed. The former has not done any good for a long time, and Riccarton visitors will follow the bracket mainly through Winning Rival, whose win in the Dunedin Guineas was easily gained, but was nevertheless not impressive owing to it being necessary to ride her hard for over half of the journey. She will not need to require the same tactics on Thursday, when the company will be infinitely stronger than at Dunedin. (Rebel Lad ran well for a mile in the mile and a-quarter race at Washdyke, but is not yet ready for a race like that at Trentham. Haughty Winner and Winning Rival should do the best of the visitors.

Grey Night, engaged in the Rimutaka Hack Handicap, is a speedy 'three-year-old, and is a remarkably good beginner. He is by Nightly from the dam of Grey Honour, and is capable of leading Thursday’s field for at least the greater part of the journey. Dictate disappointed at Washdyke, but the ground there was against him, and he is certain to do better on the more roomy and more yielding Trentham track. He is very well just now, and it will be surprising if he does not win some money on the trip. Rabble is handily placed with 7.4, but is hardly at present at any rate up to this standard. Wagner, on the same mark, has only to race up to his ability to be dangerous. His success at the Grand National meeting cannot be overlooked. Parquet has been galloping well of late, but does not appeal in a strong field like that of Thursday. Dictate appears to , have the best prospects. With Density and Gay Parade in the Shorts Handicap, Riccarton claims a speedy pair, while Disdain, although trained at Awapuni, is Christchurch-owned. Density had every chance of winning at Washdyke, but was in trouble over a furlong from the post, and Toro Koura had no trouble in beating her. There is no doubt about her speed, and she has raced well previously at Trentham, but her stamina will have to improve a lot to give her a chance. Gay Parade, on the other hand, can combine speed with stamina. He is a smart beginner, and has run out seven furlongs well when he was not in the same order as at present. Riccarton visitors have every reason to prefer him to Density.

RACES AT WASHDYKE. WARDRESS AND TORO KOURA TIMARU, October 15. The Spring fixture of the South Canterbury Jockey Club, held on the Washdyke course on Saturday, was a J pronounced success. There was a satisfactory attendance, and the totalisator turnover of £14,468 was up to expectations. There was no meetinglast year as the General Election fell on the scheduled day, and Saturday’s programme was the same as held on the' second day of the 1937 Spring meeting, when £15,355/10/- was handled. The track was in fast order, and the firm surface no doubt accounted for the failure of some well-fancied horses which had previously raced on more yielding ground. Results:— Otaio Hurdles, one mile and a-half: 1-1 Jewish Lad 10.8 (H. Hibberd) 1; 3-4 Ballad 2; -4-3 Mount Vai 3. Also started: 2-2 Fundy Bay. 5-5 King icel. Four lengths: same. King Icel was fourth. Time 2.47 3-5. Spring Stakes, five furlongs. 4-4 Counter Lunch (R. Mackie) 1. 2-3 Lord Midas 2; 1-1 Queen Beth 3. Also started: 8-8 Airline, 13-10 Astronomer 10-17 Brandon, 19-19 Craiglea, 5-7 Great Night, 13-15 Hearth, 10-12 Mv Abbey, 7-5 Mutunga, 16-13 Pink Bird 15-16 Pink Lad, 2-2 Scold, 17-11 <4am’ Brown, 6-5 Schoolgirl, 10-14 Silver Don. 18-18 Turncoat, 9-9 Don’t Forget. Half a length, a length. I ink Lad was fourth. Time, 1.1. Washdyke Trot, 3.43 class, one mile •mil a-half- 9-5 Manawai scr (S. TownIpv) 1- 4-3 Starace 2: 2-1 Swift Lady o Also started: 11.-10 Albertini, 7-7 rvnic 3-1 Diamond Cluster, 14-14 Deanna Doon. 13-13 Dublin, Mervvn Derby, 9-5 Swaggei Jack bracketed with Manawai; 5-G Sister Po iv 6-7 Tokalon. 12-12 Undaunted, to Wainoni Jack, 1-2 Club King. A head- a length. Club King was fourth- Times 3.22 2-5, 3.22 3-5, 3.22 4-5.

< Teschemaker Handicap, one mile and a-quarter: 1-1 Wardress 7.13 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 5-6 Swordstick 2; 4-5 Thermidor 3. Also started: 3-3 Dictate, 7-9 Rabble, 9-10 Monipere, 6-4 Balmenter, 10-7 Rebel Lad, 11-11 Gay Rebel, 2-2 Spartan, 8-8 The Wrecker. A length; a length and a-half. Sparton was fourth. Time 2.4 ‘3-5. Tycho Hack Handicap, six furlongs: 2-3 Chirp 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 4-2 KingGustavo 2; 6-9 Improvident 3. Also started: .1-1 Phenomenal, 5-5 Flame Queen, 11-12 Nolana, 12-11 Elmarch, 13- Prince Flaneur, 8-7 Lady Don, 7-6 St. Cloud, 10-9 Lord Puck, 9-8 Midguard, 3-4 Blazealong, 15-15 Trasimene 14- Princess Minerva. Two lengths; same. Time, 1.12 2-5. Kerrytown Hack Handicap, one mile and 35 yards: 9-8 Merry March car. 7.11 (R. Caddy) 1; 1-1 Asia 2; 4-3 Dranoel 3. Also started: 3-6 Master Dingle, 2-2 Auctor, 6-4 Captain Bruce, 13- Doctor Duthie, 8-9 Guspini, 7-7 Dinah'Dhu, 5-5 Benevolent, 11-11 Ngaitama, 10-10 Twenty Grand, 14-16 Lord Ouyen, 12-15 Johnemby, 15-13 Raroa, 15- Arita. A head; two lengths. Dinah Dhu was fourth. Time 1.41 3-5. Hadlow Trot, 3.39 class, one mile and a-half: 1.-1 Accountant, 24 (C. S. Donald) 1; 12-11 Shadow Queen 2; 2-2 Wainoni Girl 3. Also started: 13-14 Garment, 3-4 Marque, 4-3 Misdeal and Black Art bracketed, 11-12 Prince de Oro, 9-S Sabu, 5-5 Straight, 6-6 Tiny Axworthy, 10-10 Waikari Jack. 8-9 Mackscot, 15-15 Playwright, 7-7 Rowi, 14- Trireme. A length; two lengths. Straight was fourth. Times 3.20 3-5. 3.21 4-5, 3.21 2-5. Flying Handicap, six furlongs: 2-1 Toro Koura 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 1-2 Density 2; 3-3 Lady Leigh 3. Also started: 6-6 Haughty Winner, 4-4 Silver Streak, 5-5 Top Row, 7-7 Silver Slipper, 8-8 Epic. A length; two lengths. Silver Streak was fourth. Time 1.11 3-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. [special to “star.”] CHRISTCHURCH, October 14. The South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Spring fixture was a success in every way, and gave further indication that the racegoing public are prepared to support racing so long as the clubs will carry-on with attractive programmes. The Hurdles:

The opening event, the Otaio Hurdles, was won by Jewish Lad, who has won two hurdle races since being trained by J. McLean, of Riccarton. He was again ridden by H. Hibberd, who has only ridden in three hurdle races, all on Jewish Lad, and has won two, a most unusual percentage for a beginner. The well fancied Fundy Bay, who was narrowly beaten by Travenna at Geraldine, crashed at the first fence through taking off too far, and his rider, E. Pinn, was sent to hospital suffering from slight concussion. Jewish Lad and Ballad disputed the lead throughout, and the former gradually got the better of his rival over the last two furlongs. Mount Vai, on ground against him, struggled on into third place, clear of King Icel, who may have been closer but for a bad jump two fences from home. Ballad also misjudged this fence and lost some ground, but in any case would not have beaten the winner. Counter Lunch:

Counter Lunch was expected to be in strong demand for the Spring Stakes, but owing to being off colour on Friday, was allowed to go out fourth choice. She and the second choice, Lord Midas, both by Iliad, were always in front, and fought out a close tussle, but Counter Lunch stayed on the better. The favourite, Queen Beth, finished fast into third place, two lengths in front of Pink Lad and Hearth together. Stirring Performance: Wardress, backed down to less than even money, was responsible for a stirring performance to win the Teschemaker Handicap. She was well back three furlongs from home, and her supporters had reason to think her chance of ever getting up was remote, but as soon as the field straightened up for home, she made a fast run up to the leaders, and with a furlong to go, had actually gained the front. The rest was easy for her, and her rider did not have to call on her Ito win from .Swordstick, who was one of the leading division throughout. Thermidor executed a sound effort to get up for third from Spartan, who assisted by The Wrecker, acted as pacemaker throughout, and helped towards the fast time recorded. Gay Rebel and The Wrecker were next. Disappointments were Dictate and Balmenter, who evidently felt the effects of the hard' track. Decisive Win:

The production of Phenomenal in the Tycho Hack Handicap, in preference to his engagement in the open sprint, encouraged him to be made favourite for the former, and when he entered the straight in front, his prospects looked good, but both King Gustavo and Chirp overhauled him early m the run home, Chirp carrying on for a decisive win from King Gustavo, who as easily beat Improvident and Phenomenal. Improvident came from the middle of the field to beat. Phenomenal on the post, while Princess Minerva finished fast wide out to be almost on terms with the favourite. The winner is one of the few of Full Feather’s progeny racing, his dam being Lucy Locket, who won several races in the south. Flame Queen was one of the rear division for most of the way. This was not her form, and she will do better at Gore.

Asia Unlucky: L. J. Ellis, who rode Wardress and Chirp, narrowly missed the hat trick when his mount Asia was beaten in the last stride by Merry March- Asia followed the speedy Guspini into the straight, and when the latter ran off the track, Asia shot through on the fence, and looked to have the race in safe keeping until Merry March put in a late appearance. Ellis rightly let up on Asia when victory seemed assured, but was unable to get his mount going again when Merry March tackled her. Merry March paid another big dividend, and was ridden by R. Gaddy, who resumed riding at the meeting after an absence following his Occident at Nelson in May last. Dranoel worked his way into third place nearing home, just beating Dinah Dhu, with Master Dingle next. Won Comfortably; According to the machine Density was considered the best proposition of the day in the Flying Handicap, but strangely enough Toro Koura. was better supported on the place machine. Density got away smartly and was

soon streaking away in front, but Epic joined her after two furlongs, and this pair entered the straight well clear of Toro Koura and Lady Leigh. Density left Epic early in the run home, but then commenced to weaken, and Toro Koura did not require much pressure to draw past her, and to beat her comfortably. Lady Leigh was a good third, a length in front of the veteran Silver Streak, who was sent back to lust in the first furlong. Manawai’s Success:

Manawai, owned by R. Townley, and driven by one of his sons, had a close victory in the Washdyke Trot after a sustained struggle with the wellbacked Star Ace. Manawai was one of the leaders throughout, and when Star Ace drew up to him a furlong from home, it appeared as if he would surrender his position, but although Star Ace drew level at one stage, Manawai hung on for a. head margin. In another stride Star Ace would have been the winner. Swift Lady, always prominent, was a close third, a length in front of the favourite, Club King, who failed to sustain a promising effort in the straight. Easy Win: Accountant justified his favouritism for the Hadlow Handicap by a fairly easy win from Shadow Queen, both being in the lead almost throughout the journey. Wainoni Girl came from well back to gain third money from Straight and Marque.

AUCKLAND R.C.—FIRST DAY ROYEVRUS WINS CUP AUCKLAND, October 14. The Auckland Racing Club’s Spring meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the course was in good order. The totalisator handled £58,590, against £42,295/10/- last year, an increase of £16.294/10/-. Results: — Trial Hurdles. One mile and threequarters. —13-14 Lapidarian 9.0 (F. Cleaver) 1; 1-1 Survalyon 2; 6-2 Gadger 3. Also started: 3-3 Bisquit, 4-8 Knight of Australia, 7-4 Cappy, 8-7 Gascyne, 6-6 Chikara, 9-9 Wild Acre, 11- The Trimmer, 19-11 Mio Fratollo, 12- Cintrace, 14-13 The Chat, 2-5 Hesketoon. A length; a neck. Tea Chat was fourth. Time 3.14 4-5.

Great Northern Guineas. One mile — 1-1 Beaulivre 8.10 (P. Atkins) 1; 2-2 Orelio 2; 5-5 Foxmond 3. Also started: G-6 Brazen Bold, 3-3 Fils de Vaals, 7-7 Foxsen, 3-4 Our Jean. A length; same. Our Jean was fourth. Time 1.38. Shorts Handicap. Six fuTlongs.— 13-11 Orate 9.2 (A. Murray) 1; 1-1 Royal Bachelor 2; 7-6 Vai Lu 3. Also, started: 5.3 Llangollen, 6-7 Farland, 3-5 Eimdale, 11-12 Valimeen, 10-10 Aero King, 4-4 Palustre, 8-8 Blonde Princess, 9-9 Bronwen, 15-15 Bachelor King, 12-13 Mon Acre, 14-14 La Vie, 2-2 Arvakur, 18-18 Trilliarch, 16-16 Surella, 17-17 High Sea. A length; a neck. Llangollen was fourth. Time 1.13 4-5. Mitchelson Cup. One mile and a-half —6-7 Royevrus 7-10 (R. Horne) 1; 5-4 Birthday Boy 2; 2-2 Sly Fox 3. Also started: 9-9 Golden Sheila, 3-3 Hot Box 7-8 Ned Cuttie, 12-12 Gold Vaals, 4-5 Tidewaiter, 8-6 Scotland, 1-1 The Cardinal, 10-10 Master Briefly, 11-11 Palmint, 15-15 Auto Sweep, 14-14 Inver. A neck; a length. Ned Cuttie was fourth. Time, 2.33.

Hunters’ Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half. —2-1 Tupeotu 9.5 (J. Fergus) 1; 1-2 Saint Musk 2; 3-5 Glenvane 3. Also started: 5-3 En Tour, 4-4 Lucidus, 6-6 Little Briton, 8-7 Bells of Bow, 9-9 Caurnie, 7-8 Pikowhai, 10-10 Prince Tractor. A length; three lengths. Bells of Bow was fourth. Time 5.6 2-5.

Welcome Stakes. For two-year-olds Five furlongs.—4-4 Queen City 8.0 (H. Wiggins) 1; 7-7 Grandora 2; 3-3 Kentucky 3. Also started: Beau Leon, 5- Phaleron, 8-8 Stratford, 9-9 .Surpai, 10-10 Golden Bonnet, 2-2 Lovaals, 6- Payette. A head; two lengths. Lovaals was fourth. Time 1.1.

Gordon Handicap. Six furlongs. First Division: 13-14 Odtaa 7.11 (A. C. Messervy) 1; 3-6 Meadow 7.11 2; 8-7 Maxam, 7-8 Kaiwaka, 2-2 Sliver Stick, 6-3 Dragon Moth, 11-13 Valerian, 9.10 Sir Lysander, 14-12 Kenneth Robert, 15-15 Hautana, 4-4 Glen Connell, 22-21 Starbright, 24-24 • Carmelia, 21-19 Royal Huntress, 23-23 Biddy Girl, 16-16 Princess Vai, 20-21 Britisch Talent, 18-18 Marheke, 19-20 Phil Vaals. A neck; half a. length. Maxam was fourth. Time 1.14.

Second Division: 10-11 Mintlaw 8.9 (N. McKenzie) 1; 1-1 Veritable 2; 12-9 Anion, 5-5 Noble Fox, 6-3 Bronze Moth, 9.10 Beeswing, 14-12 Spinning Wheel, 15-15 Right Royal, 3-6 Trevace, 4-4 Bronze Fire, 22-22 Waitarma, 24-24 Loyal Grant, 21-19 Clipper, 23-23 Advance Acre, 17-17 Hunter’s Rose, 16-16 Tellsom, 20-21 Orally, 18-18 Buccaneer, 19-20 Mayfair. A neck; a length. Mayfair was fourth. Time 1.14 1-5. Flying Handicap. Seven furlongs.— 9-9 Silver Quex 7.0 (G. Gilchrist) 1; 1-1 Francis Drake 2; 7-8 Floodtide 3. 5-6 Valamite, 4-5 Royal Appellant, 2-2 Pirate King, 3-3 Notium, 6-4 Black Musk, 10-10 Brazilian, 8-7 Vaalso, 11-12 Ivy Willonyx, 12-11 Land Girl. A head; same. Valamito was fourth. Time 1.26 3-5.

MASTERTON CONCLUDES. YOURS TRULY AVINS. MASTERTON. October 14. The programme of the Masterton Racing Club’s meeting was held in dull weather. The course was in excellent order and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £8255, making £15,794 for the meeting, against £17,381 last year. Results: — Trial Stakes, six furlongs.—l Gay Fox 8.0 (Wilson) 1, 6 Colibri 2,2 Esperance Bav 3. Also started; 4 Cornaro. 5 Autolite. 3 Siegall. 6 Balgowlah. A head; a neck. Seigall was fourth. Time. 1.15 2-5. Second High-AA r eight Handicap,, one mile and a-quarter.—l Cuisinier 10.8 (Pine) 1,2 Good Sun 2. 5 Dobham 3. Also started: 3 Cricket, 4 La Coquette. 6 Pirimoa. Two lengths; a length. Cricket was fourth. Time, 2.11.'i.

Makara Hack Handicap, live furlongs. —1 Hunter's Eve 9.1 (Stowe) .1, 3 Dark AVater 2.2 Shining Hours 3. Also started: 4 Conversion. 5 Tidal Gift. A length; a length. Tidal Gift was fourth. Time 1.3 2-5. Vallance Memorial Handicap, one mile and a quarter.- —1 A ours Truly 8.5 (Tattersail) 1. 4 Corroboree 2. 6 AVinsome Lu 3. Also started: 2 Mishna, 3 Trebor. 5 Hinerawe. 7 Might. Half a head; a head. Might was fourth. Time 2.9 2-5.

Spring Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—4 Le Toquet 7.13 (Baker) 1. 3 Raratongu 2. 1 Gothic 3. Also started: 2 Mot'her-in-Law, 5 Titter. 6 Etzei. Half a length; a length. Mother-in-Law was fourth. Time, 1.29. \V,aipipi Handicap, six furlongs.— 1 Gay Chou 8.10 (Midwood) 1: "> Race Cail 2,2 Royal Star I! 3. Also started: 3 Flammarion, 4 Lucullus laid. t> Matoru was fourth. Time. 1.14. Champion Hack Handicap, one mile. —5 Colfort S.S (A. Jenkins)?. 4 Cherry Picker (W Jenkins) v, 6 Girl Pat. 3.

Also started: 2 Morning Flight 3 Larwood, 1 'rhe Hing, 7 Trench Law, 8 Lady Cygnus. Dead heal, for first. Girl Pat two lengths away. Larwood was fourth. Time, 1.41 4-5. Farewell Hack Handicap, six furlongH__s Hasten 7.4 (Mudford) 1, 1 Le Toquet 2, 4 Acrobat 3. Also started: 2 Sigurd, 3 Joe Louis. A head; three lengths. Sigurd was fourth. Time 1.15 4-5.

WAIKATO HUNT.

NEXT WEEK’S FIELDS. AUCKLAND, October 15. The following are the acceptances for the Waikato Hunt Club’s meeting on October 23: — 11.45 Farmers’ Steeplechase, about two miles and a-half. —Promenade 11.7, Makoi 11.7, Pinto, Gold Brocade 11.5, Herewith 11.2, Seneta 11.1, Black Alac, Abbey Boy, Huka Kinki, British Lass, Little Captain, Gar Vaals, Anagram, Arack, Daventry, Suburb, Peggy Malone 11.0. 12.28 Hunter’s Hurdles, about one mile and three-quarters.—Gadger 10.13, Blue Steel 10.7, Royal Nation, British Sovereign, Gaine’s Choice 9.10, Air Commodore 9.1, Prince Tractor, Pikowai, General Riske, Little Captain, Herewith, Rothoon, Backblock, Libra, Lapidarian, Feldberg 9.0. 1.14 Bardowie Handicap, six furlongs and a-half.—Sunola 9.0, The Dozer 8.12, Royal Message S.B, Starbright 8.5, Mayfair, Wildore, Noisy Night 8.4, Surmise 8.2, Lady Fox, Yed Prior, Merry Vaals 8.1, Flying Eagle, Captain Bell 8.0, Karatoki, Stokowski, Trig Station, Bronze Fire, Successful, Australian Star, Bayamo, Surtoy, Hunter’s Night, Maneroo, True Measure, Valrue) Gasacre, Commemoration, Hutuwai, Tinopere filly, Kilcash, Gay Bell, Boza, Vertex 7.11. 1.57

Members’ Memorial Handicap, one mile.—Cheval de Volee 9.2, Royevrus, Musk 8.1, Philcourt 8.0, Besiege, Fils Royal Bachelor 8.6, Te Hai 8.4, Black de Vaals 7.12, Prince Acre 7.11, Respectful 7.7, Very Glad 7.2, Barrister, Requiem, Bonstar, Forest Acre, Miss Te Koura, Vitement, Eka Pai, Vaalso 7.0. 2 42

■Waikato Hunt Cup, about three miles. —Biform 11.7, En Tour 11.5, Mio Lume 11.4, Bridegroom 11.1, Saint Musk, Begorrah 11.0, Lucidus 10.11, Glenvane 10.5, Pyrenees, Wasp, Blue Steel 10.4, Little Briton 9.13, Mahala, Lady Jim 9.11, Tupeotu, Sub Editor 9.5, Bells of Bow, Prince Tractor, Makoi, Air Commodore, Caurnie, Promenade, Cordon, i-luka Kingi 9.0. 3.28

Bruntwood Hack Handicap, six furlongs and a-half. —Classic 9.0, Spearford, Ora King 8.10, Sir Lysander 8.9, To Takina, Midland’ 8.8, Racecamp, Erlick 8.6, British Nation, Gamos 8.4, Devon 8.3, Hunto 7.11, Ngawiri 7.10, Vitement, Master Appellant 7.9, Wynardo, Bronze Step, Town Section, Runanga, Sunola, Gay Opal, Lady Clorain, Mandalay, Valrue, Summary, Philemup 7.7. 4.14 Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—lnquisitor 12.6, Gaine’s Choice 11.12, Calshot 11.10, Dauber 11.9, Bridegroom 11.5, Royal Nation 11.2, Lady Jim 11.0, Hokumai, Bass 10.11, Tupeotu, British Sovereign' Baron Bold 10.10, Wild Ore 10.8, Aintree, Libra, Herewith,. Little Scotch, Hikowhai, Selwyn, Pinto, Gaw Vaals, To Puroa, Rothoon, Backblock, Fat Boy, Lapidarian, Lionheart 10.7. 5.0 Bollard Memorial Handicap, six furlongs and a-half.—Orate 9-2, Cheval de Volee 8.10, Young Paddon,, Royal Bachelor, Corato 8.5, Prince Acre 8.3, Brazen Bold, Gay Seton 7.12, Our Jean 7.10, Hunting Blood, Bachelor- King : To Monowai 7.5, Spearford 7.3, Valerian 7.2, Orwere 7.1, La Vie, Little Artist, Erlick, Flying Vixen, Eka Pai 7.0.

CAULFIELD RACES. HIGH CASTE AVINS GUINEAS. MELBOURNE, October 14. The weather was fine but dull for the opening day of the Victoria Amateur Turf’s Club meeting at Caulfield. Panteon, raced and trained by J. Fryer, finished strongly to win the 1010 Welter. John Dory was a promising third. Pantoon secured third placing's in his previous two starts. Florin won the Debutant Stakes for colts and geldings in the last stride. He cost 300 guineas as a yearling, and was second at Flemington last week. Procyon tried to lead always. Halifax, with a fast-finishing effort, was third. Florin’s trainer, S. Murphy, won the Debutant Stakes previously with Gay Lover. Trueness, the Gimcrack Stakes winner, finished brilliantly in the Debutante Stakes for fillies. She has, had two wins in two starts, and cost' 550 guineas as a yearling. Heart’s Desire ran a good race and Much To Say finished well. High Caste had’ an effortless' victory in the Caulfield Guineas, making his third successive win. He cost 7000 guineas and has won approximately 11,000 in stakes for his present owner. His trainer, J. T. Jamieson, won the Guineas previously with Ammon Ra. Reading tried to lead all the way, but was outclassed in the' final stages. Zonda finished well. Glenfino and Wilson gave fair performances, while Pure Gold was a failure. High Caste has been unbeaten in four starts here.

Respirator enhanced his Caulfield Cup chance by winning the Herbert Power Handicap. He was last early but finished brilliantly and gave his rider, E. Bartie, his third successive win. Rivette, with 211 b less in the Caulfield Cup, pleased by to-day’s effort. as did Donor’s Hill, who finished well. Ortelle’s Star disappointed, and Netherle-a was outclassed. Hilton, owned by the former New Zealander, Mr. AV. R. Kemball. finished brilliantly to win the Toorak Handicap. He was bred in New Zealand. Carpentier put up a good race. Geebung had an interrupted run. and enhanced his Caulfield Cup prospects by bis third placing. Tetreen was a disappointment. The apprentice. Ron Hall, suitered a broken leg as the result of a street accident at Caulfield to-day. Rivette showed slight soreness after his race in the Herbert Power Handicap, but is much improved. High Caste greatly impressed by his Guineas success, and should win the V R.C. Derbv and also the weight-for-age races, now that Ajax is doubtful. Results: —

1010 Welter, nine furlongs: Pantoon (N.Z.) (by Musketoon—Panette) 9.3 (N. Creighton) 1: Soltio 2; .John Dory 3. Eighteen starters. Half a neck; a, length. Ron win was fourth. Time L. 53.

Debutant stakes, two-year-old colts and geldings, four furlongs: Florin 8.0 (V. Hartney) 1; Procyon 2: Halifax 3. Twenty-two starters. Half a

head; two lengths. Black Legend was fourth. Time 48.’sec. Debutante Stakes, two-year-old fillies, four furlongs: Trueness 8.0 (E. Bartie) 1; Heart’s Desire 2; Much To Say 3. Nineteen starters. A length; two lengths. Tranquil Star was fourth. Time 48£sec. Caulfield Guineas, for three-year-olds, one mile: High Caste (N.Z.) 8.5 (E. Bartie) 1; Reading 2; Zonda 3. Nine starters. A length; same. Glenlino was fourth. Time 1.381. Herbert Power Handicap, one mile and three furlongs: Respirator 8.10 (E. Bartie) 1; Rivette 2; Donor’s Hill 3. Fifteen starters. Half a head: a length. Denis Girl was fourth. Time 2.18. Toorak Handicap, one mile: Hilton (N.Z.) (by Beau Pere —Awaken) 9.4 (O. Phillips) 1; Carpentier 2; Geebung 3. Twenty starters. Half a length; a length. Rexfelt was fourth. Time 1.39. TATTERS ALL’S MEETING. SYDNEY, October 14. At the City Tattersall’s* Club meeting at Randwick to-day results were: City Tattersall’s Handicap, one mile and a. quarter: Bristol 8.3 (Coutts) 1; Salazar 2; The Blizzard 3. A length and a half; a head. Katanga and Head Check were next. Time 2.3. Club Welter, one mile: Cherrybar 8.4 (McMenamin) 1; Moorsotis (N.Z.) 2; Breeze' 3. Twelve starters. Three lengths: a length. Time 1.37.

The Flying Handicap, six furlongs, was won by Denis from Brazandt and Might Not. QUEENSLAND GUINEAS. BRISBANE, October 14. The Queensland Guineas was won by Spearace from Brisbane River and Spearvale. There were eight starters, and Spearace won by two lengths in 1.40.