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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 9 October 1924, Page 3

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♦ —-T- — FORTHCOMING FIXTURES. Oct. If) and 11 —Masterton R.C. Spring. Oct. 16 and 18 —Whangarei R.C. Spring. . Oct. 17 and 18 —Oama.ru J.C. Spring, i Oct. 18 —Carterton R.C. Annual Oct. 25 and 27 —Wellington R.C. Spring Oct. 27 —North Canterbury R.C. Annual. Oct. 27 —Waikato Hunt Annual Oct. 27 —Waipawa County R.C. Annual. Oct. 27 and 29 —Gore R.C. Spring. Oct. 27 —Waverley R.C. Jubilee. Oct. 30 and Nov. I—Poverty Bay Turf Club Spring. Nov. 1 and 3 —Auckland R.C. Spring. Nov. I—Upperl—Upper Clutha R.C. Annual. Nov.. B—New8 —New Zealand Cup. Nov. 8 and 10 —Hamilton R.C. Annual. Nov. 8, 10, 12, and 15 —Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan. Nov. 21 and 22—South Canterbury J.C. Spring. Dec. 26 and 30, Jan. 1 and 2—Auckland R.C. Summer. A.J.C. MEETING. GLOAMING THE UNBEATABLE. 1 ■ ■ BY CABLE—PEESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. SYDNEY, Oct. 8. The weather was ; fine and bright, the tracks in good order, and the attendance 35,000. The New Zealanders had a successful day. They won all the events in which they started. Only four horses faced the starter in the Craven Plate. Ballymena jumped out from the start, followed by David, Gloaming, and Nigger Minstrel. The first two increased their lead going along the back, Ballymena being two lengths ahead of David. Nigger Minstrel drew level with Gloaming, hut the latter commenced to come up at the distance, overtaking David on entering the straight. Then Gloaming went to the front and won without being pushed, despite Ballymena’s strong effort to keep up. Nigger Minstrel finished half a length behind David. Gloaming had an enthusiastic reception on returning to the scales. Love Box took up the l-unning early in the Gimcraclc Stakes, Chignon holding a handy position... On entering t-lie straight Chignon took charge and managed to stave off all challengers. Currency was never prominent and finished fifth to last. CHffdale led nearly all the way in the Suburban Handicap. Going along the back The Monk was lying second, but dropped hack at the turn at the St. Leger, and Rahui took over from CHffdale. Then The Monk made a great run on the outside and won nicely. The Members’ Handicap wa s run m slow, time, and the pace just suited Loquat, who held a handy position on entering the straight, when he came away to nun well after being challenged by Allison and Royan. This made jockey Young’s third win for the day, the sixth for the meeting, and the eleventh since his arrival from the

Dominion. Following are the results: Second Hurdles.—Les Paddington, " 12.12, 1; Troubadour, 11.12, 2; Lostek, J 9.0, 3. Ten started. Troubadour led ; into.the straight,' followed by Lostek, - Carlisle, and Les Paddington. The latter won on the oost by a. neck. Time, 4.22*. Craven Plate. —Gloaming, 9.1 (G. Young),'!; Ballymena, 8.11 (C. Reed), ; 2; David, 9.4 .(Brown), 3. Nigger Minstrel was the only other starter. Fronv a good start Ballymena took up the'' early running, and going along the back led by a length from David, with Nigger Minstrel a head behind. Gloaming later came up-on entering .the straight, and in a close finish gained the verdict by a long head. David was three lengths away. Time, 2.0. Gimeraok Stakes. —Chignon (Young) 1, Brida (Toohey) 2, Ashtavoth (Brace) 3. Fourteen, started, including Currency. Love Box went to the front, Chignon lying about sixth at the top of the straight. Then the New Zealander went to the front and was never headed, and won by a length ? and a quarter, 'rime 1.0.1. The second return of Mr. Greenwood’s colours evoked warm applause. . ; Suburban 'Handicap.— I The Monk. 1.0.7, 1 ;.'Raimi, 8.0, 2; Tnao Bay, 7.13, 3. Thirteen started. Cliffdale made the earlv running, being a length ahead of The Monk at the turn.' The Monk dropped back fourth, hut came on again in the straight and won gamely by a short head. Time, 1.30-4-. Members’ Handicap.—Loquat, 8.0 (Young), 1; Allison, 7.0 (Farthing), 2; CoellO', 6.7 (Robinson), 3. Nine started. Tittle Tattle led all the way till reaching the straight, when .Loquat came up on the inside and, staving off a challenge from Allison, won by threequarters of a. length. Time, 2.11. Sydney Handicap.—Purser, '9.8, _1: Comptroller, 0.10, 2: -The Lance, 7.7, 3. Twelve started. "Won by half a j neck. Time, 2.321.

MELBOURNE TOPICS. MELBOURNE, Oct. 8. J. E. Pike arrives on Friday and rides The Hawk in the Caulfield Stakes. Trainer Cameron stated to-day that he will net definitely decide whether to run The Hawk in the Caulfield Cup until alter the Stakes race. Rivcli is ‘retiring from the turf and will not visit Melbourne, for the Cup. .Gloaming is expected to make the trip here. King Carnival lmd a tall on the tracks on Tuesday night. Patrol, who galloped ten furlongs in 2mm 14sec yesterday afternoon, looked well to-day. WELL! XCTO's NOMIXAT.IONS. The following nominations have been received lor the Wellington Racing Club’s spring meeting, to be held on October 25 and 27 : FIRST DAY. .Taita Handicap, five furlongs.— Atruda, Berenthia, Beacon Light, Clarence, Diogenes. Grand National, Line, Indian Sage. Lin. Arlington, Motion, Oreum, Race Day, Rose Blossom, Runnyrnede. Standard, Snow Lady, Swift, Taradiddle, Kilbroney—Rebekah j colt. Wainui Handicap, one mile. —Arps, .Aeriform, Black Ronald. Clandhu. Carpentier, Civilform, Comical, Giantkiller, Happy Days. Halgina, Imperial Spark. Jackaroo, Keurnoro, Kilfaire, Little River, Master Sandstone, Mount Marta, Pantler, Prince TTal, Quest. Refrigeration, Rouex, Santonin. Star Ranger, Stream, Snatcher, ' Sniiform. Solfanello. Tussore, The Polymnian, Winning Hit. Printemps, Lady Ben. . Rinuitaka Handeap, seven linlongs. —Agitato, All Gold, Bright Eyes, Bonornel, Bonny vJold, Tmigadier Bill, Bonhomnip, Chirinda, Crishna, Carpentier, Dazzling Light, Glimpse, Gardenia. Glnemont. Importer. Kaladare,- Kilceit, Kuhio. Killoch. Knighthood, Lake Urn. T/i. H'eve, Ma Boughal, Mountain Jean, Mountain Signal. Master Black. Panache, Pronto, Phoenix Park, * Peach Brandy, Pautrymaid, Pent > Etre, Quiescent. Rivalry, Sir Moment. Sottano, Suggestion,, Tikiraa, Tinphari,

Vindictive, Watchman, Lady Cay, Daphne Bruce. 'Wellington Handicap, one mile and three furlongs. —'Arch Salute, Boimetter, Bumptious, Diamond Bing, Dominant, Enthusiasm, First Salute, Gold Light, Kalakaua; Mount Marta, Merry Day. Muskcloon, Palestrina, Pillie Winkie, Bedwing, Stork. Sunart, Tanadees, Tarletou, Vindictive, AVaeta, Zero Hour.

First Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.— A.t-apo, Brigadier Bill, Demand, Hyrax, Koauau, Kyoto, Militaire, Miss'Mickey, Santiago, Sir Wai.

Wellesley Stakes, five furlongs.— The following remain in after payment of forfeit: The Thorn, b.f. by Panmure —'Cherry Mart, Assert, Father O’Flynn. Hymestrasou. Oreurn, Tiega, Lady Cavendish, Shirley, b.c. by Acre —Mauroti, Cyrene, Currency, b.f. by Tractor—Kilbreeze. Victory Bond, Bank Draft, Nadrino, Kaiti, Black Cat, •

Shorts Handicap, six furlongs. — Are.s, Ballymena. Civilform, Ecuador. Fire-stick, Fool’s Paradise, "Halgina, Giantkiller, Hipo, Kenmore. Killocra, Lady Fingers, Last Crust, Master Sandstone, Martian Miss, Motley. Peneus, Mireusonta, Reremoana. Royal Divorce, Rose of Athens, Santonio, Songbird, Solfa-nello, Snatcher. Subjection, Suggestion, Tukia. Wilderness, Zouave.

October Handicap, six furlongs.— Anthem, Ardfinnan, Ben mure, Black Bock, Bonideer, Beaumont, Cairo. Dazzling Light, Degage, Dubious, Drawbridge, Gardenia. Gardant. Gold Dollar, Hall Mark. Ilka, Jubilance. Kilris. Kilmint, King Broney, Kalmar. Lake Tm, Lipsol. Laughing _ Stock, Lava, Ma Boughal, Miss Hupana, Matin Bell, Pleasant Surprise, Puke-j toi, Piquant. Belie. Behutai, Rich Prize, Ruby King, Starshell. Salamis, The Tank, Tutankhamen, Viola, Willow Wai. White Ensign, Wilderness, Weeta, Treadwell. SECOND DAY. Spring Trial Stakes, 7' furlongs.— Agitato, Beaumont, Black Bock, Calm , Eve, Dazzling Light, Drawbridge, Dubious, Gardant, Haze, Importer, Idanoe, Jubilance, Kilmint, Megalo, Pantrymaid, Pleasant Surprise, Phoenix Park, Pronto, Belie, Jtioli Prize, Starshell, Slump, Tikinva, Wench. Tararua Handicap!, one' mile.—All Gold, Bonomel, Bon Marche, Bright Eyes, Bonny Gold, Brigadier Bill, Bonhomme, Glarinda, Crishna, Carpentier, Cairo, Daphne Bruce, Dominant, Glimpse, Glue men t. Kaladare, Kilceit, Kilmint, Ivilloch, Kuhio. Knighthood, La Reve, Ma Boughal, Muster Jack, Mountain Signal, Matin Bell, Panache, Pantrymaid, Peut Eire, Pronto, Quiescent, ."Rivalry, Salamis, Sottano, Sir Moment, StaY Ranger, Tikima, Vindictive, Waimatao. ’ - Roseneath Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Atruda, Assert, Bank Draft, Beacon Light, Black Cat, Bermthia, Clarence, Diogenes, Father O’Flynu, Grand National, Hymestrason, Inoe, Indian Sage, Kaiti, Lady Cavendish, Lin Arlington, Lyrene, Mandane, Motion, Nadarino, Oreum, Precious, Race Day, Rose Blossom, Rutmymede, Standard, Shirley, Snowland, Swift, The Thorn, Tiega, Taradiddle, . Victory Bond, Kil"honey—Rebekah colt. Pearce Handicap, One mile. —Ares, leriform, Arch Salute, Clandhu, Carjehtier, Comical, Civilform, Diamond ling, First Salute, Gold Light, Giantciller, Happy Days, Halgina, Inferno, dyrax, Imperial Spark, Ke inn ore, Ivilaire, Kuhio, Lady Ben, Little River, Master Sandstone;, Merry Day, Motley, Mount Marta, Palestrina, P'iUiewinkie, Prince Hal, Reremoana, Refrigeration, Royal Divorce, Red Wink, Santonin, Soliform, Star Ranger, Solfanello, Stream, Stork, Suggestion, Tanadees, Tarleton, The Polymnian, Waetea, Winning Hit, Zouave, Prin temps.Champion Plate, IJ,1 J , miles. —Ballymena, Black Ronald, Bonetter, Enthusiasm, Gloaming, Gold Light, Inferno, Kalakaua-, Musketoon, Mount Marta, Nigger Minstrel, Pilliewinkie, Quest, Royal Divorce, Smiart, Tanadees, Tarleton. Nainai Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Ares, Civilform, Ecuador, Eutrc Nous, Eirestick, Fool’s Paradise. Gardenia, Giantkiller, Halgina, Hipo, Killocra, Koumore. Lady Fingers, Last Crust, Lava. Master Sandstone, Martian Miss, Mirousontn, Motley. Piquant, Pencils. Reremoana, Behutai, Rose! of Athens. Roiiex, San tonic., Snatcher, Solfanello, Songbird, Subjection, Suggest inn, Tula a, Tussore, Wilderness, Zouave. Quest. Ruabinc Handicap, G furlongs. j —Ard finnan, Anthem, Black Rock. Benmure. Bonideer, Cairo, Clarinda, Degage, Dun Fisher, Drawbridge, Gardant, Gardenia, Gold Dollar. Hall Mark, Ilka. Kilmar, Kilris, King Bvomey, Lady Gay, Lava, Lake Urn, Laughing Stock, Lipsol, Ma Boughal, Matin .Bell, Mountain Jean, Miss Hupana, Peach Brandy, Phoenix Park, Piquant, Ptiketoi. Behutai. Rich Prize, Ruby Ring. Salamis, Sir Moment, Subjection, Tiuohari. The Tank. Tutankhamen. Viola. Willow Wai, White Ensign, Weeta. Treadwell.