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Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10735, 5 November 1928, Page 7

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C.J.C. ORATPJX WIN'S N'.Z. CUP WELCOME STAKES TO HONOR SILVERMLVE IVINS STEWARDS’ HANDICAP tPresa Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 3. For the first day of the C.J.C. spring meeting the weather was fine but overcast. The attendance was good and the track was in fair order. The tote-investments were £61,919,- as against £65,509 on. the corresponding day of last year. Spring Hurdles Handicap.—4 Mrs T. B. Dwan’-s Beaumont 10.5 (A. Campbell) 1; 1 Nukumai 12.9 (W. Bowden) 2; 5 Cannthia 9.9 (F. Thompson) 3. Also ran: 3 Nucleus, 2 Diana’s Lad, 7 Nino of Spades, 6 Troilus. Won by threequarters of a length and four lengths. Troilus was fourth. Time, 3.42 4-5. Spring Plate.—l H. Spratt’s Mendip 9.2 (T. Metcalfe) 1; 4 Cashier 7.7, (J. S. Potter) 2; 3 Sarnia 7.2 (H. Wiggins) 3. Also ran: 7 Moorgas, 8 Phillipic. 2 Teri, 10 Poetess, 5 Roscrea, 6 Lucky Light, 9 Bonrose. Won by two lengths and half a length. Mborgas ,was fourth. Time, 1.39 2-5. Linwood Handicap.—l A. Louisson’s Nightmurch 8.10 (R. Reed) 1; 3 Red Heckle 8.3 (C. Emerson) 2; 8 Camisader 8.5 (F. Yoight) 3, .Also ran: 7 Panther, 5 Desert Lad and Some Lad (bracketed), 2 Denier, 4 Silver Rule, 6 Pound Note and Phastar (bracketed), 9 Rigmarole, 10 Freezeout, 12. Impertinence, 11 Tembroney, 13 Bank Draft, 14 Corsetiere Won by half a length and fivalengths. Tembroney was fourth. Time 1.27.:

NEW ZEALAND CUP Of 2000" sovs; two miles. 1— R. J‘. Murphy’s Oratrix, by Kilbroney-Oratress 7.1 (L. J. Ellis) .... ... 1 2 G. G. Holmes’ Rapier 9.0 9.0 (J. Campbell) ... 2 2 Dr. G. J. Louisson’s Hoylake 7.0 (C. Eastwood) 3 Also ran; 12 Count Cavour, 7 Beacon Light, 8 Set Sail, Pink Note, 5 Black Mint, 6 Rotor, Shining Armour, 9 Lucy Locket, 11 Beau Geste. Hoylake took command, soon after the 'start and made a break of fifty yards on the held. He held liis position to the course proper, where Oratrix and Rapier drew level, Ortitrix winning by a length, with Hoy lake half a length further back. Beau Geste was fourth. Time, 3.27 1-5. WELCOME STAKES Of TOO sovs; for two-year-olds. Colts and geldings 8.5, fillies 8.0. (five furlongs.) j 5—G. D. Greenwood’s Honor (A. E. Ellis) 1 I—J. Faulks’ Aspiring (O. Emerson) ... _ ••• 2 3 G. J. Barton’s Gold Tinge (T. Green) .3 Also ran: 4 Admiral Drake, 2 Speed Light, 7 First Money, 8 Steath, 6 Francolin. Won by a length and half a head. Admiral Drake was fourth. Time,. 1.1 2-5. Apprentices’ Handicap.—l J. J. Corry’s Rabbi 7.1 car. 7.6 (Webster) .1; 10 Amor 8.3 car. 7.12 (W. Pascoe) 2: 3 Waterlow 8.3 (P, Adlam) 3. Also ran! 5 Smithereens, 5 Zexius, ■ll Wreath of Myrtle, 9 All Comment, 6 .Pride, 7 Calamine, 13 Uproar, 15 The Viscount, 8 Royal Flower, 14 Stav Raid, 12 Thurlow. Wion by a neck and a length and

a-half. Calamine was fourth. Time, 1.42.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP Of 1200 sovs; six furlongs 10—A. Alexander's Silvermine 8.4 (A. McCormack) ... 1 6—Sir Geo. Clifford’s Childsplay 7.11 (J, Barry) 2 2—H. Cleland’s Bright Glow S-3 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: 3 Cimabue, 5 Crown Area, 11 Booster, 1 Silver Paper, 13 Money Order. 12 Paperchase, 7 Arrow Lad; 14 Golden Armour, 8 Royal Saxon, 4 Consent, 17 Royal Duke 15 Solrose,. 9 Royal Tractor, 16 Banket. Won by half a length and three lengths. Crown Area was fourth. Time, 1.114-6. Riccarton Handicap.—2 Mrs G, H. Grigg’s F'irst Sight 8.9 (A. E. Ellis) l; 10 Full Feather 7.13 car. 7.S (R. Chisholm) 2; 3 Sir Roy 8.3 (D. Cotton) 3. Also ran: 1 Mundane, 7 Battle colors, 5 Royal Game. 3 Gay Sonnett, 6 Town Bank and Yaward (bracketed), 8 Front Rank, 9 Vigilance, 11 Kilperon, 12 Decoy Bird. Won by a length and two lengths. Mandane was fourth. Time, 1.54 3-5. . SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES (Press Association.: CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 4. Middleton Hurdles, of 250 sovs (once round and a distance).—Beaumont 11,8, Nucleus 10.11, Bonatio 10.0, Carinthia 10.1, Ned Kelly 10.0. Nine of Spades 9.12, Troilus 9.9, Apple Dighton, Panther 9.0. Criterion Handicap, 600 sovs (seven furlongs).—Roremoana. 9.13, Cimabue 8.13, Celerity 11, 5.9, Crown Area 8.8, Benzora 8.2, Royal Saxon 7.11, Arrow Lad 7,10, Goblin Market 7.9, Taboo 7.7, Teri 7-1, Kilbronsytb 7.0.

Irwell Handicap, of 300sovs (four furlongs).—Admiral Drake 8.9, Francolin 8.8, Stealth, Jalous, First Money 8.5, Passbook 8.3, Upheaval, Sunny Pal, Colonel Q.uex 7.8, Cocsack Chief. Captivate 7.5, Nedda. Dullona, Stateley, Belcaire, Marcel Wave, Dutch Money 7-3. Hazley Handicapfi of 350sovs (9 furlongs).—Mendip 9.6, Historic 9.3, Malmsey 8,11, Amor 8.6, Phastar 8.0. Imarosebud 7.8, Some Lad 7.4, Pride 7.1, Wreath of Myrtle, All Comment, Thurlow, Colonel Crawford 7.0.

Metropolitan Handicap, of 1000 sovs (11- miles). —Count Cavour 9.5 Beacon Light 8.13, Oratrix 8.9, Set Sail 8.6, Mandane 8.5, Pink Note 8.3, Hoylake, Battle Colors 8.0. Randolph Handicap, 250 sovs (7 furlongs).—Camisader 9.0, Noteworthy 8.13, Rabbi, Pound Note 8.6, Smithereens 8.3, Honeycomb, Temhroney 7.9, Impertinence. Rio de Val Proud- Knight, Solfello, Uproar, Swoopalong, The Atom, Bolero, Boi> rose, Star Raid 7.7. Epsom Handicap, of 350sovs (one mile). —First Sight 9.11, Lucy Locket 9.1. King Midas 9.0, Sir Roy 8.13 Gay Sonnett 8.11, Rotor, Royal Game!B.lo, Prickles 8.9, Solrose Spean Bridge 7.13. Pangolin, Yaward, Vigilance, Buoyant, .Rascal, Decoj’ Bird, 7,11. New Zealand Derby, of 150Qsovs (1.) inilel). —Cashier. Concentrate, Full Feather, Moorgas,' Nightinarch, Roscrea. Silver Paper 8.10, Lucky Light 8.5.

PREVIOUS CUP WINNERS Following are the winners of the N.Z. Cup:—

DARGAVILLE RACES

FLYING JULIET WINS BIG : HANDICAP rPresa Association.) AUCKLAND. Nov. 3. The Dargaville races concluded at Avondale to-day. The weather was fine. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £35,229, making a grand total of £59,028, compared with £23,409 10a, when the club raped on its own course at Northern^Wairpa. Hsre Hore Handicap.-—7 Tea MonjsJrTg (McTavish) 1; 1 Red Lion 8.2 *Bryce) 2; 9 Rdmau Pearl 8.2 (Taylor) 3. Also Tan : 3 Good Boy, 13 Camp Prince, 8 Blue .Spear, 5 Sulla, 15 Josie Melville- 4 Monetize, 19 Tukaroa, 20 Lineroo, G Valsier, 18 Piriata, 10 Master Leigh, 16 Lucklane, 11 St: Ames, 14' Frothblower, 2 Gwauaka, 12 Furore and Semicircle, 17 Zane Grey and Archeval, 1 Town Teller (coupled with lied Lion), 9 Havfland (coupled until Roman Pearl). Won by ahead and two lengths. Monetize was fourth. Time, 1.15 4-5.

Omana Handicap.—! Vallar 7.10 (Beale) 1; 6 Bulolo 7.1 (Cammick) 2,- 3 Partial Eclipse 7.10 (E. Manson) 3. Also ran: 14 Miss Potoa, 8 Liason, 5 Winsome Boy, 7 Miss Mercia, 9 Catapult, 11 Hone Heke, 4' Air King, 12 Abbey Queen, 17 Killute, 2 Lunette, 18 Diamond Queen 10 Envoy. 16 Taneriri, 13 Abbot’s Delight, 15 Exalted. Won by a length and two length*. Abbey Queen was fourth. Time, 1.15. Khrokopuni Hurdles.—l Mangani ,10.11 (Syme) l 1.; 4 Harbor View 9.0 (McGregor) 2; 2 Clockwork 9,9 (R. Olive) 3. Also ran: . 3 Pekatahi, 2 Mahgaiti (coupled with Clockwork), 5 Fane. Won by a neck -and two lengths. Mangaiti was fourth. Tim, 2.46 4-5.

Juvenile Handicap—2 Awamutu 8.1 (France) 1; l'Love Call 8.9 (McTavish) 2; 3 Carl Idem 8,10 (R. W., Hall) and Currajong 7.6 (Goldfinch) a dead heat for third place. Also ran: 9 Valous (coupled with Carl Idem). 5 Praetor, 6 Professor and Imperial Prince (bracketed), 8 Anom 4 Norval.Tea. Won hv two lengths and eight lengths! Time, 1.3. President’s Handicap.— o' Flying Juliet 7.13 (McLnally) 1; 4 Hyde Park 7.0 (J. Cammick) 2; 11 Thursby 7.3 (Day) 3. Also ran: 2 Branson; 1 Royal Doulton, 7 Lomint, '3 Papatu, 9 Siaosi. 12 Master Doom 3 King Emerald) 8 Sleepy Sol,-10 Sir -Archie. Won by half a head and two and a-half lengths. King Emerald was fourth. Time, 1.40.

Ruawai Handicap.—l Aussit, 10.3 (A. Tinker) 1; 2 Lady's Bov 8.1 (Robinson) 2; 4 Biilikiiis 7.5 (Brady) 3. Also rah : 7 The Lamb. 9 Scat. 5 Ballymoy 11.. S Serang, 3 The Fox. G Yaqui. Won by two lengths and three lengths. The Lamb was fourth. Time, 1.14 2-5. Hoanga Handicap.—2 Tidal 8.2 Bryce) L; 1 Maori Boy 8.5 (E. Manson) 2; 10 Xassock 7.2 (Meliially) 3. Also ran: 5 Winsome Bov. S Respirator. 6 War Officer, 3 Grand Tea, 4 Eager Rote;' 11 Brampton-, 7 Glensiar 12 Template, 9 Bizarro, 14 Princess -Rain, 13 Double Mint. Won by a head each way. Winsome Boy was fourth. Time: 1.41 1-5.

Donald Finlayson Memorial. —G Schorr 5.6 (Goldfinch) and 1 Golden Wedding 8.3 (Iveesing) a, dead heat, 1 ; 2 Stormy 9.0 (W. Ryan) 3. Also ran: 5 King Smock, 3 Auriculus, 9 The Thorn. Cynthia X.. Wenday, Eh Timi.'Dead heat for first; third a neck away. Auriculus was fourth. Time, 1.40 3-5.

METRO I’Ol.l TAX TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTAXCES FOR TUESDAV. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting, which commences to-mor-row and continues on Thursday and Saturday:—Spring Handicap (harness), of oc!0 sovs.; 3.34 class ; 14 miles.—Dolores scr.. Tonic scr., Nelson Boy. Sarsaparilla, Young Carbine 12, Lady Fan 24, Mangoutu 3G, Xelson McKinney, Nighborn 48, ’Frisco Beau. Our Lady 60, Xounnahal 72. Little Logan' 84. ' St-. Albans'-Handicap (-saddle), of SOOsovs.; 2.1 class ; one mle.—Amaris. Rebel, Trimmer, Henry Logan scr. ; Darknite, General Bingen, Shine Soon 12; Auguste Dillon, Bessie Logan, Countryman, 24; Author ■Jinks, 48. New Zealand Trotting Cup (harness), of BOOOsovs. ; 4.26 class; 2 miles.—Black Admiral. Machine Gun, scr.; Talaro, Peter, Bingen, Peterwah,- Terence Dillon, Dainahine, Queen’s Own, Padlock, 12; Waitaki Girl, Kolmra. imprint, Prince Pointer 24; Jack Potts 30; Audubon 36; Great Bingen, 48. Empire Handicap (harness), of 350 sovs.; 2.49 class; 1 1 , miles.—Sahib, Avenger. l)undns Boy, William the Great, Kotuku Jack, Granite City. Golden Bubbles, Lady Matchlight, Jolly Chimes', scr.: ageant, Vesuvius, Acre, Harold Bunvood, 12; Wharepiana, Audacious, 24: Native Boy, 86. Riocarton Handicap (harness), of 400 sovs.: 4.40 class; 2 miles.—Chinier, Invader, Wenlo, scr. ; The Abbey, Firelight, Lingtield. 12; Bay Nut, Genuine, 24; Laplander, 36: Sunfish, Sarella, 43. Dominion Handicap (harness), ot LOOOsovs.; 4.34 class; 2 miles.—Engagement. Kompton scr.; Elzear, Sister Beatrice, 36; Native Star, Trampfast, Young Blake, 48; Money Spider. Peter Swift, 60. Victoria Handicap (harness), of •loOsovs.; 4.35 class; 2 miles.—Ariki. Bing Boy, scr.; Glide Away, Mate o’ Mine, Orphan, Vesuvius, 12; Jean McElwyn, Jolly Pet, 24: Event, Trimmer, Countryman, 36: Fight Ever, Native Prince, Pluto, 48. Hagley Handicap (harness), of 400 so vs.; 2.45 class; J V miles.—Quality, Talent scr.; Bessie Logan, Jackie Audubon, Epigram, Harold lhorpe, Imprint, Logan Park, St. Maura, Taiirckareka. Western King. Golden Devon, 12; Acron, Author Jinks,-24; Bonny Logan, Logan Chief, 36; Jewel Pointer, GO. NOTES AND NEWS Oratrix. the winner of the S.Z. Cup at Christchurch on Saturday, has associations with Poverty Baythrough her dain. Oratress, which, ridden by. Hector Grey, won the Cup in 1920. Oratress, visited Hunting Song at Mr GaW Carrington's stud last year and,. a;s a result,, a colt leal is now being watched with inteiest, especially in view of the t'uithcr proof of the quality ot tlie line. Windbag, a daughter of Oratress, also visited Hunting Song last year but the foal died. Windbag is at present paying a further visit to Makaraka. Oratress has the Martian strain also. ... •' . The crack English jockey, Goulon Richards, scored his 100th win this season on Tiffin at. York oil August 29 Richards was then photographed with Mr James Melrose, chairman of the York Racecourse Committee, Mr Melrose, who celebrated his 100th birthday earlier m the month, kicked oil at; the. jockey s football match the same night that Richards reached his 100 wins. FADDI EVE’w'INS BRISBANE DERBY. United Pres* Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Prcßß Abs».) (Received Nov. 1 4, 5.5 p.m.) BRISBANE, Nov. 3. _ The Derby resulted: Paddi Eve 8.5 1, Royal Flavour 8.5 2, Guncraft 8.10 ' 3. Nine started. Won by three lengths, Time: 2.33. V.R.C. G OTHIC WINS' STAKES , DERBY GOES TO STREPHON PRINCE HUMPHREY GALLOPED ON

Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Preßß Assn.) (Received Nov. 4. 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Nov. 4. The weather was dull and threatening for the races. A large croud, including the Governor-General and State Governors, also several New Zealanders were present. In the Maiden Plate, Gilt Edge was fifth early in the race hut led at the distance and won nicely. It was his-first placing. Ho cost oOUU guineas as a yearling. His owner is A. J. Craig, who won the Melbourne Cup with Bitalli. Parkwood was prominent throughout and recorded his third win, m as many starts, in the Manbymong Plate. His rider was Duncan, who also piloted. Gilt Edge. The winner is engaged in the Derbies. Gothic had a brilliant win in the Melbourne Stakes and'lias recorded three wins, a second and a third in five starts this season. He is trained by the former New Zealander, Lou Robertson. Statesman came up at the 'last turn and finished fast. Strephon had a decisive victory m the Derby. His trainer is Robertson, owner Gfl-een and rider. Pike, who were associated with Gothic’s victory. Strephon cost 52-5 guinea? as a yearling and! has contested six races and secured four firsts. He will incur a five pound penalty in the Cup, making his weight 7.6. Stepphon’s dam, Soldieris Love, .was a daughter of Martian. Pike previously won the Derby on Beragoon and Beverage. Prince Humphrey was galloped on and pulled up lame. It was later discovered that Prince Humphrey had badly injured Ills near hind tendon running in the Derby and he was removed to a veterinary hospital at Caulfield, The stipendiary stewards enquired into the mishap, hut the evidence failed! to disclose the actual cause. It is surmised that the colt was galloped on. Balmerino lost its position at seven furlongs in the race, caused by Prince Humphrey rolling badlv. 'The first prize is £4610. " , .. The Cantata Stakes gave the rider Duncan his third win for the afternoon. Highland is trained by Jack Hold, and lias been a very consistent performer this season and beat Gothic in the October Stakes. Maiden Plate—Gilt Edge 8.0. 1 ; Valve 7.11, 2; Gay Princess 7.9. >5. Won by tbreequarters of a length

and one and a-quarter length, lincino was fourth. Twenty-four skirt; ed. Time. I.39l—centals the ra:o record. _ , Maribvrnong Plate.— Parkwood 9.6, T; Roc 8.10 2: Sinetre S.i, 3. Won bv a neck and half a length. Twelve'starters. Bvuina was fourth. Time, 1.0-1. , . , Melbourne Stakes.-—Gothic 9.3 (J. Pike) 1; Amounis 9.0 (J'. Munro) 2; Statesman 9.0 (M. McCarten) 3. Won bv a long neck and threequarters of a length. Eight starters. Maple was fourth. Time, 2-81. Derby.— Strephon (J. Pike) 1 ; Yodelist (Wilson) 2; Balmerino (A. Reed) 3. Eleven starters. Vodenst wa? the first- to begin, but Ramulus led at nine furlongs from Strephon. Strogolf. Ravalli, Yodelist. with Balmerino second last. Strephon ran to the front at the mile and, never afterwards headed, came on to win easily by three and a-half lengths, Balmerino finishing fast three lengths further away. 1 lien came Ramuius. Oatendale. The Happy Warrior, Kayalli and Cimbraiu, The last two were Prince Humphrey and Strogolf. Time. 2.33. The fractional times were: First four furlongs 541, last four 481 ; concluding six 1.13; final milo 1.38 V.

Cantala Stakes.—Highland 9.5, 1; Karuma 7.10. 3; Milaek Duchess 8.6. 3. Eleven starters. Won by one and threequarter lengths and one and aquavter lengths. Time. 1.374. Lady Beth was fourth. The fractional time;, were: First lour 49.1, last four 48; coneluding six 1.12. Hotham Handicap.—Epilogue S-4, 1 ; Vnlamita 8.10, 2; Canning Queen 7.5. 3. Fifteen starters. Won by threequarters of a length and, 4me and a-half lengths. Mondiago was fourth. Time, 2.31 j'—a rece record. Epilogue was second throughout and led at the distance to win briliiantly. Its trainer Scolno also prepared Gilt Edge. Epilogue was ridden by R. Lewis and is engaged in the Cup. Sabasson hay been scratched in the Cup.

18S3 Tasman K 0 3 361 1881 Vunguard S ii 3 49 1885 Fnsilade 6 7 3 37i 1836 Spade Guinea 6 10 3 32 1887 Lochiel 7 12 3 341 18S8 Manton 6 10 3 311 1889 Tirailleur 6 5 3 341 1890 Wolverine 6 ii 3 38 2-5 1891 British Lion 6 11 3 341 ;S92 St. Hippo 7 7 3 301 "* 1893 Itosefeldt . 7 7 3 29 1891 Impulse : • 7 9 0 302 1895 Euroelydon 7 0 3 311 189(1 Lady Zetland 8 9 3 30 .2-5 1897 Wniuku . s 6 3 30 1898 Tirant d’Eau 7 7 3 29 4-5 1899 Seahorse 7 8 3 34 1900 fFulmen 7 13 3 3a 2-5 fldeal 7 7 1901 Tortulla 8 1 3 33 4-5 1902 Halberdier 8 0 3 31 1-5 1903 Canteen 7 12 3 27 1-5 1901 Grand 1'upivLs 8 5 3 29 1-5 1905 Nootuiform 7 7 3 29 1-5 1906 Star Hose f 0 7 3 291807 Frisco 7 6 3 28 4-5 1908 Downfall 7 8 3 28 2-5 1909 Lady Lucy 7 1 3 28 3-5 1910 Bridge 7 10 3 25 1911 Vico Admiral 7 8 •3 28 3-5 1912 Midnight Sun 8 0 3 27 1-5 1913 Sinapis 7 5 3 26 4-5 1911 fWarstep 7 11 3 30 2-5 tlndigo 6 12 3 30 2-5 1915 Tangihou 6 7 3 30 1916 Ardenvohr 7 3 3 25 1-5 1917 Menelaus ,8 1 3 25 1-5 1918 Sasanof 8 9 3 27 4-5 1919 Vagabond 7 13 3 28 2-5 1920 Oratress 8 7 3 26 4-5 1921 Loyal Star 7 10 3 25 1922 Scion 1 10 3 27 4-5 1920 Koueu 8 3 3 27 1924. Suuari 8 3 3 26 2-5 1925 The Banker 8 l 3 25' 1926 Count Cuvour 8.13 3.26 4-5 1127 Bapier 7 11 3.26 1928 Oratrix 7 1 3.27 1-5 +dead heat.