SPORTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 5 November 1924, Page 3

SPORTING.

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES. Nay. B—New Zealand Cup. Nov. 8 and 10 —Hamilton R.C. Annual. Nov. 8, 10, d.2, and 15—Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan. Nov. 21. and 22 —South Canterbury J.C. Spring. Dec. 26 and 30, Jan. 1 and 2’ land K.C. Summer. : , MELBOURNE CUP. I BACKWOOD THE! WINNER. B Y CABLE—PRESS ASSC)CIATfON-^COPSRIG'HT. Melbourne, Nov. 4. Tlie weather was. fine but cloudy, • a ; u<; ' l there was an enormous attendapce for Cup- day. The GovernorGeneral and the State Governor were present. The going was good. DnUwil Was always prominent in the hurdles' and won narrowly from the fast finishing Reparation, ridden by C, Boyd, who was suspended by the stewards until the end of the V.R.C. meeting for crossing the field too sharply after the start. Cliff dale led in the early part of the .High-weight Handicap, but Balbus, • ridden by G. Young, finished fast and won narrowly. He was trained by lice Foulsham and owned by Mr, E. K. S'. Mackipnon (chairman of the .Victorian Racing Club), He cost 1650 guineas, as a yearling. Los Gafos led all the way in the Nursery Handicap. The winner, which ; was bred in New Zealand, was ridden by J, Daniels. • Gloaming paraded and had a woniderful reception. He ran three furlongs in 38seo with his shoes on. Wamba led for the. first mile in the Steeples. King High was fifth: at the nine furlongs, but won easily. Glaxy and Egyptian Flower made the" pace in the early stages of the Yan Yean Stakes, but King of Mirth, who is owned and trained in Adelaide, finished fast on the outside. Results:— ; Cup Hurdles.—-Dunwil- 1:0.0 1, Reparation 9.3 2, Knnt Lad l 9.8 3: Eleven started. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3.423. High-Weight Handicap.—Balbus 8.5 1, Ooogee Bay 9.2 2, Chickling 8.12 3. Twenty-two istarted. Won by a neck, of a length between second and third. Time, 1.4. November Nursery.—Los Gatos 8.0 1, Laveuse 9.0 2, Astorath 8.11 3. Thirteen started. Won by a neck, with a length; between second and third; Time, 1.13MELBOURNE OU3>, of £10,010 ; witli , sweepstakes of '£7s each; second ' £2OOO, third £IOOO. / Two miles, Clark and Hughes’ b.h. Backwood (imp), by Bachelor’s' Double— Lady of Grace, 6yrs, 9.2 (P. Brown) • 1 T. S. Ryder's blk.h. Standby, by Lanins—.Comedietta, 4yrs, 8.9 (Lewis)- 2 A. E. Cockran’s Brown Rajah (imp;), ;by Brown Prince— VRadegOndi, 6yrs, 7.0 ............. 3 Eighteen started. Course scratciiings were: Valorem and Sir Digfilock. When the field settled, down Wynette was in charge and led past the "stand from Feathernest, Polycletan, Drongo, San Antonio, Lilypond and :Staro. Wynette still led at the mile.. Then came San Antonio-, Drongo, Lilypond, Feathernest, and Spearfelt. San: Antonio ran to the’ front seven furlongs from bonne and led at the turn from Brown Rajah, Royal Charter, Feathernest and Backwood. San Antonio: was first into the .straight, but Backwood took charge at the distance and won by a head from. Standby, who was ! fifth entering the '.straight, while ' Brown Rajah was a neck away third, with Lilypond fourth, Then came : Spearfelt, Prince Gnngool, Rover. 'Polycletan, Royal Charter, Wallarak, San Antonio, Stare, Frances Tres!sady, Feathernest, s Acearak, Drongo and, Wynette last. Time, The fractional times were: First four furlongs 53see, next four 52£seq, succeeding four oOJSee, final four 50.1 sec, last six Imin loisee. R’. Bradfield, the" trainer of Backwood', has prepared four Cup winners, having woii previously with Victory, Patron, and Niglit Watch. P. Broun, the rider of the winner, stated that he had' a lovely run throughout. This is Backwood’s first Australian success. Standby injured his fetlock and -4 cc?arak cut its leg this morning. Winners since 1910 are : i'9il: —The Parisian, 8.9; time, 3:27£. 1912 -Piastre, 7.9; time, 3.273. 1913 — Pbsinatus, 7.7 ; time, 3.31. 1914 Kingsburgh, 6.12; time, 3.26. 1915 rPatroba s, 7.6 ; time, 3.283. 1'916*- i -Sasan6f, 6.12; time, 3.273. 1917 Westcourt, 8.5 ; time, 3.263. 1918— Nightwatc-h, 6.9; time. 3.253. 1919 Artilleryman, 7.6; time. 3.24 V. 1920 Poitrel, -10:0; time, 3.253. 1921 Sister Olive, 6.9; time, 8.273. 1922 King Tngoda, 7.1; time, 3.283. 1923'—Bitalli, 7-0; time, 3.243. 1924 —Backwood, 9.2; time, 3.26 V; It is. interesting to note that J. Scobie, traiiier of Standby, just failed to do the “h.at trick.” He trained Bitalli. and King Ingpd-a, tlie two previous winners. Cup Steeplechase.—King High 9.4 1, Irish Rufus 12.6 2. Skedaddle 9.5 1 3. Eight started. Won by five lengths. the same distance between second and ■ third. Time, 4.43. Yan Yean Stakes.—King of Mirth 8.11 1, Heventree 6.10 2, Peithias 7.5 3. Thirteen started. Won by threequarters of a length, a length and a. quarter between second and third. Time, 1,393.

OMI&SION OF ROYAL BLOOD. (BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION; AUCKLAND, Nov. 4. Surprise is expressed at the omission of Royal Blood from the acceptances for the Stewards’ Handicap. The owner, Mr Scholium, states that lie instructed the C.J.C. by telegram on October 24- to accept Royal Blood' for all engagements. He was of opinion that this covered the final payment due last night. TROTTING. METROPOLITAN MEETING ACCEPTANCES. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 4. Spring Handicap, one mile and five furlongs.—May Audubon, Wakefield, Freeman. Zilica Wire. Avalanche, Welcome Whispers, Andominion. Judge Hancock, Proud Ata scr, Ingle Bingen. Queen Ida 12yds bhd, Master Ando, Rose Peters, Woodlass, Wild Hebe, Nelson Bell 48, Wonder Why. Pieter Timmerman 60. St. Anthony 96. .St. Albans Handicap, one mile.— Rose Pointer',: The Rook. Grade Thorpe, War Rond scr, Bell Harold,

Olive Hiion, TcncrilTc. King Karri, Oaknut 12yds bhd, John Pointer, Orion, Logan, Lady Swithin, Ben Dillon, Elite, Grand Denver 36, Ben O.hau 48. Empire 1 Handicap, two miles.—Royal Oak, Nellie Scott, Event, Pearlie Chimes, Prince Derby scr. Emperor, Wild Briar. Golden Devon, Brutus 12 yds bhd. Lady Joan 24. Ouimet, Partner, Harbour Light,. Dolly Dillon 36. Childe Pointer, Wait-aki Girl, Delavan Quest, Wild Thyme, Ahtiriri 48. Riccarton. Handicap, two miles. — Plywood. Oriole, Rebel,- Leila Denver, Kissing Cup, 'Transport, Kate Thorpe, Bruce Black, Admiral Lady. Roekawav, Daphne Wildwood. Grade Thorpe scr, Harewood, Away, Avenue, Becky Logan, Swift Pointer 12yds bhd, Ivy .Audubon 36, Jim Logan 48. . Middleton Handicap, two miles.— The Toff, Tiny Moon, Lady Irving scr. Red Oak, Laekiewood 12yds bhd. Our Lady 24, Le Todd, Marion Style, Little Logan 36, Clonmel 48, Mangoutu, Kean John, Marvin Junior, Bundaberg. Young Blake 48, Pete Peter 60; Nikofa 84, Peter Dean 96, Peter Swift 132. I Victoria Handicap, two miles. — Peter King, Quiver, Hackthorne, Golden Sun, Jack Potts scr, Bell Harold. Veto Logan, Pinevale, Colchester 12yds bhcl, Dalnahine, Oaknut, Audacious, Downcast 24. Fancy Bov 36. Lincoln Huon 48. Hagley Handicap, one mile.—Chid, Bonny Logan, Gleaming, Aclair scr, Logan wood 12yds bhd, Great Hope, Vilo, Albert Cling 24, Great Bingen 36, .Logan Chief 60. New Zealand Trotting Clip, two 'miles.—Paul Dufault, Whispering Willie, First Carbine, Tatsy Dillon, Blue Mountain King. Great Hope. Alto Chimes, Vilo, Shiek, Acron, Taraire, Realm, Onyx. NOTES AND COMMENTS.. * (By Maecenas.) ■ The Canterbury Jockey Club’s'spring meeting and the Waikato Racing Club’s annual gathering both open on . Saturday next. Although a, good deal of rain had . fallen at Ellerslie prior to the opening of the racing just concluded there, the track was in tine order, although hot fast. Trainer J. Williamson gave the Aus-tralian-bred Cool Stimulants a chance in the Trial Hurdles at Ellerslie on Saturday last. The gelding went wellfor just about a mile, but a poor jump here settled his chance. Oration (Ciceroi—Elsie Hart) is a nice colt, and showed plenty of speed in the two-year-old race at' Ellerelie. on Saturday. He may get on the winning list ere long. The southerner Circulation was well supported for the Welcome Stakes, but at no stage was she going like a filly with a chance. Roller, which Won the Hunters’ Steeplechase at the recent Auckland meeting, gave a good display. His breeding is St. Amans—Jean, and is therefore a* full-brother to that great performer Oakleigh. Roller is promising.

Ratiqnal looked well when sent put to contest the Shorts Handicap at the Auckland' meeting; Once .more he failed to jump out smartly, and ran in the rear throughout. . . Royal Blood is reported to have run five furlongs in I.IJ on the eve of the Auckland meeting. Despite his big load of 9,12, Royal Blood was backed with confidence, but weight told, and the underrated Dan Quin beat him comfortably at the finish.

On Trentham running Reremoana must be a hard horse'to beat in the Stewards’ Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday. Apprentice J. Dombroski may ride Reremoana. Royal Blood’s performance at Ellerslie on Saturday was a good trial for the Stewards’ Handicap, but despite the fact that Royal - Blood will hare 121 b less to carry at Riccarton, the long straight there will not be: in hiss favour. The Thorn showed plenty of pace in the Welcome Stakes at Ellerslie on Saturday last, hut was very unlucky during the running of that race, in which he. should have finished second. Hyde Park (Marble Arch —Sawdust), a.half-brother to Kauri King, finished on well for second place in the Welcome Stakes, run at Ellerslie on Saturday last. As Hyde Park ha 6 gameness. and size,, he may turn ont a good stake-earner like his relative. The Taranaki-owned and trained Tuki was looked on as a- possibility for the opening- event at the recent Auckland meeting, but the fast pace set had the son of Quin Abbey doing hifl best all the way, and he finished a long way back. /' : Shut .Eye showed speed over the first three furlongs o.f the Great Northern Guineas, but a bad bump from another competitor almost sent him over the rails, and he went back many lengths, and wae never afterwards in "the fighting lino. Rohurite, who was paying over a quarter of a century to win, was supported- for the Guineas at Ellerslie by some well-informed bettors. She showed plenty of speed, and was actually in front at the straight entrance, but tired badly over the last furlong. After running_ noor races at Wanganui, Avondale and Wellington meetings, Motley surprised many by the manner in which she ran out a solid mile iri the Great Northern Guineas. Outside of Town Bank, Motley finished better than any other runner. Many good judges claim that Automne is a champion, but while not subscribing to that high opinion, the writer considers he is a good two-year-old, as he won in very convincing style at Ellerslie on Saturday, hut the fact must not he overlooked that the opposition were not a good lot of youngsters. Still Automne has won in each of his three starts. and has shown he is a game finisher, a point that has been lacking in two-vear'-olds of late.

Tuahine was the unlucky runner in the Great Northern Guineas, as, drawing number one position at the barrier, she did not jump out well, and thereafter got all the bumps that were being administered. Reed got an opening with Tuahine a furlong from the post, but the effort to make up many lengths told a tale, and Motley just beat the Hawke’s Bay representative for second honours. Town Bank was looked on as unbeatable for the Guineas at EHerslie by bis connections, and so it proved, as the eon of Archiestown was always going well near the leading division, and when called on at the straight entrance he responded like a good one, and cutting ((own the lenders won in very hollow style. On this showing Town Bank should take a. high place m this season’s three-year-olds.