RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 254, 22 September 1930, Page 10

RACING NEWS.

The Geraldine meeting opens on Thursday and concludes on Saturday.

The spring meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Club—a ono day fixture —will be held on Saturday. Carette by Clarenceux from Ventalera, is in foal to Robespierre, but; as she will be late in foaling she will be rested this season.

Paoanui, the dam of Royal Parade, has foaled a filly,foal to Chief Ruler. Her two-year-old by Psychology is stated to be shaping up nicely.

It is reported that Mr T. White, the former owner of High Court, received over lOOgns. for the Grandeourt gelding, who is now quarter at Wingatui.

1.0. U. (Paper Money—Esther) won the Lavington Plate at the Werribeo races on September 6. Amor, another former New Zealander, was also a runer therein. Royal Debate (King Mark or King John—Pourparler) won both the Flying and Farewell Handicaps at the Helena Vale meeting in Australia on September 6.

It is understood that tile Wanganui Jockey Club suffered a loss of nearly £IOOO on its recent meeting. The rivercity club has fared badly for some considerable time.'

When Limited makes his next appearance it may be as a hurdler. The absurd gelding has been schooled over tho battens recently and he is stated to have shown ability to jump. Contrary to earlier reports, it is now reported from Australia that Valicare recently produced a filly to Magpie. She is now to be mated with the Dominion sire, Night Raid. Reports from the south mention that Sailor’s Hope, the dam of Waterline, who lias been doing particularly well in Australia since being purchased, has produced a filly foal to Day Comet.

The big Lackham two-year-old, Gibraltar, who was a runner in the Two-Year-Old Parade at Wanganui, is the possessor of size and speed. While he did not figure in tho Debutante Stakes, he should be heard from later on.

C. Eastwood, who resumed riding at tho past Grand National meeting after having ben out of the saddle for some considerable time as the result of a fall at Takapuna, had another heavy spill at Riccarton last week, but was only winded. James Smith, who was a prominent rider on the West Coast many years ago, still rides work notwithstanding the fact that he is approaching 70 years. Hale and hearty, tne veteran maintains a keen interest in all mattors pertaining to the thoroughbred.

The Southland mare Coomassio has been purchased by a prominent Kumarea sportsman, and will race at the Christmas carnival on tlie Coast. This mare won her last race at Dunedin last season, beating some good horses, but has started 11 times since for a second and a third. F. E. Jones has taken charge of Semper Paratus once again at Riccarton and the chestnut is stated to bo looking in good order. He is booked to make his first appearance for his new owner at Geraldine, and as ho is very forward, he may be seen to advantage in some of his early engagements.

Mr T. H. Lowry’s brood mares Miss Cute, dam of Clever, and Auratum (Ab-surd-Desert Gold) have been sent on a visit to Hunting Song. The pair made tho journey by horse-float, Mr Game Carrington, owner of Hunting Song, having had one built especially for use in connection with his stud.

The Otaki Racing Club has received very excellent nominations for its fixture next month. Awapum has played its part to that end for this centre furnishes 20 of the number for the opening day, with an additional eight fresh horses coming in oil the second day.

Nukumai has gone out for a spell, but it is hoped that tho veteran hurdler will be produced again next winter. He has been a wonderful wet track performer for several seasons, but he is slipping back, and his career in the best company must bo nearing an end. Amorist, who met with a mshap on the eve of the August carnival, necessitating a spell, has resumed wlork. R. Longley has restricted him to easy tasks so far, but he will start on something more strenuous soon, as it is hoped to have him racing in hurdle events at the Dunedin and Wellington meetings next month. ' Wine Tray and Silver Tray are amongst the band of workers at present being stretched out on the tracks at Waipukurau. The former, a five-year-old gelding by Tea Tray—-Orvieta, started five times last season without any financial results being forthcoming. Silver Tray (Tea Tray—Miss Girons) was not seen in activity in public during the last term. Lordlike, who has been on tho idle list for a short time, through having ricked a muscle in one of his legs while playing in the paddock, has been set going again. He is a bit on tho hearty side and although nominated amongst tho hacks in connection with tho spring meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, there is no certainty that he will be amongst the contestants. The Sw’ell, who. was taken over to Victoria by tho Taranaki trainer, R. Johnson, was a well-backed candidate in the Sandown Plate (six furlong) at the Sandiown Park meeting, but he was never really dangerous. It was a poor Plate field, and his fifth was only a comparatively moderate effort. However, he may „bo seen to better advantage over a long a distance.

Amongst the winners at Wanganui was Vandyke, who is not the first of that name to race in New Zealand (says the Dunedin writer Sentinel). Tho first of the name was got by Vanguard from Lady’s Maid, and was a well-known performer in his day. The last time the writer saw the Vanguard Vandyke was many years ago, when reporting a Nasoby meeting just before that fixture became defunct. On climbing up to the box seat of a four-in-hand team to reach the course one of the leaders seemed to have a familiar appearance. An inquiry found that it was the original Vandyke. Amongst the young horses the local trainer, A. P. Brady, is exercising into the ways of galloping at Te Rapa are Darby King, a three-year-old ' gelding by King Lupin—The Rand mare; Flying Rose, a three-year-old filly by Rosewing—Lorona; Excolla Tea, a three-year-old filly by Polycrates —Black Tea, and a three-year-old by Tho Fortune Hunter. The latter trio were purchased at the Sydney yearling sales. Another to be seen out of late is a three-ycar-okl filly by Lapidary from Sport’s Queen, the dam of Prince Val. BAD DAY FOR N.Z. BIG WAGERS AT CANTERBURY PARK. New Zealand visitors will long remember tho Canterbury Pai'k meeting of September 6, 1930, for it was indeed a black day for them. Plunge after plunge went astray, and when the ray of sunshine did come along in Paquito, they failed to profit by it to any appreciable extent (says a Sydney writor). The following record of big bets about Now Zealand candidates will show at a glance how the visitors fared: Goshawk, £IOOO to £333 and . £450 to £l5O from J. Hollow; £250 to £IOO from A. J. Matthews, and £l5O to £SO S. Baker and R. Cotton. Hard Words, £IOOO to £250 from J: T. Hackett; £4OO to £IOO from R. Claytion A. J. Matthews and S. Baker. King March, £9OO to £4OO and £2OO to £IOO from J. Hackett; £SOO to £250 from C. Hall; £3OO to £l5O from J. Molloy; £2OO to £IOO from S. Baker. Cimabue,. £IOOO to £IOO from J. Hackett. Nightmarch, £360 to £BO from J. Molloy. THE AVONDALE MEETING. THE EVENTS DESCRIBED. CUP TO PRODICE. Per Press Association. . ' AUCKLAND, Sept. 20. The weather was fine and the attendance good for the opening of the Avondale spring meeting. The track was holding after rain during the week. The totalisator handled £37,656,. this

being £9141 less than on the opening day last year. In the Maiden Plate, Chrysology, Rosshire and Jaeldy Karo were the best backed. Escalus began best from Operatic, Rosshire and Jaeldy Karo. Vanessa had 1 charge on entering the straight from Escalus and Operatic, but halfway down Jaeldy Karo came through with Rosshire, whom he beat by, a short head. Arch Eagle was a neck away. Merry Mason was fourth.

Fourteen started in the Kingsland Hurdles, Make Up, Claris and Daylight being best backed. Air King started best, followed by Pendennis and Daylight. Daylight was first into the straight, with Air King and Calaris handy. Air King beat Daylight by two lengths. Royal Day was a length and a half away. Calaris was fourth. King Swift, Red Comet and Quincoma fell. In the Champion Hack Plate, Courtesy, To Hoia and Sir Kay started favourites, but an outsider in Valroe proved the winner. Biddy’s Boy and Valroe started best. Valroe ran into fourth place entering the straight, when Biddy’s Boy still held the lead, but the latter was w6rn down and beaten by a head, witli To Hoia a length and a half away. Sir Kay was fourth.'

Fifteen started in the Avondale Cup, which was a good betting race. On leaving the straight, Seatown. and Hannibal showed the way to Standfast and Paddon. Standfast ran to the front along the back and was six lengths clear of Seatown crossing the top. Entering the straight, the order was Standfast, Seatown, Hannibal. High Pitch, Nassock and Historic, with Prodice moving up. Historic came through on the outside. Prodice also put m a run, on the inside, and, lasting the best, won by three-quarters of a length, with Historic half a length behind Standfast. Seatown was fourth.

King Colossus was made a warm favourite for the Avondale Stakes, with Bonny Lea and Lady Vane next in order. King Colossus led across the top, but was slightly behind Royal Artist entering the straight. Halfway down the running, King Colossus took command again and staved off a challenge by Lady Vane by a neck, Royal Artist being three-quarters of a length away. Summertime was fourth. Lucy Rose went out favourite for the Hying Stakes, with Nancy Lee and Awaken next in demand. Valstreet delayed the start and eventually was left at the post. Awarere began best and was followed by Imamiut; Nancy Lee, Paganelli and Awamutu. Imamint led into the straight, but tired over the last, when Awarere and Supremacy both challenged. Awarere won in a good finish by a head from Supremacy. Imamint was a neck away and Lucy Rose was fourth. . RACING IN DETAIL. MAIDEN PLATE, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Jaeldy Karo, 8.2 (Goulsbro) ... ... 1 2 Rosshire, 8.2 '• ... 2 6 Arch Eagle, 8.2 3 Also started: Beau Irish, Illuminagh, Protomint, Snow Lap, Great Emblem, Sub Editor, Merry Mason, Stonehenge, Gay 'Cavalier. Operatic, Emancipation, Prince Amans, Chrysology, Eaoalus, Karangapai 8.2, Wild Mint, Miss Albyn, L. Measure, Dayform, Vanessa, Lusoma 7.11. Won by a head, a similar distance between second and third horses. Time, 1.33 2-5.

KINGSLAND HURDLES, of 220 sovs. One and a-half miles, 4 Air King, 9.0 (Mcßae) 1

3 Daylight, 9.12 ... : ... 13 Royal Day, 9.0 3 Also started: Make Up 10.12, Red Comet 10.5, Pendennis 9.15, • Quincoma, Calaris 9.8, Waltzer 9.2, Sir Archie, Thursby, King Swiit, Royal Visitor, Wan Lu 9.0. Won by two lengths, one and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, 2.51. CHAMPION HACK PLATE, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs. 8 Valroe, 8.9 (A. E. Ellis) ... ... 1 4 Biddy’s Boy, 7.5 2 2 To Hoia, 8.9 3 Also started: The Sun, Sir Kay, Royal Finance, Lucky Alice, Sir- Mond, Volimond, Frothbllower, Cruachan, lmatoagirl, Liona 3.9, Sports King 7.13, Waimuri, Courtesy 7.12, Johneen 7 ; 5. Won oy a neud, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.31 '4-5 AVONDALE CUP HANDICAP, of 900 sovs. Ono and a quarter miles. 3 Prodice, 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) (coupled with Desert Glow) ... 1 6 Standfast, 7.0 2 1 Historic, 9,11 « Also started Star Stranger 9.11, Seatown 8.5, Eager Rose 7.13, Mendip 7.12, Paddon 7.11, Maori Boy, High Pitch 7.10, Nassock, Barometer, Hannibal, Transformer 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.9 1-5. AVONDALE STAKES, of 500 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 King Colossus, 8.0 (B. Morris) ... 1 3 Lady Vane, 7.9 ... 2 7 Royal Artist, 8.0 3 Also started; Baroscope, Kingsway, Royal Gallant, Hunting Horn, Informant, Gold Sceptre 8.0, Prince Bede, Type, Teller, Bonnylea, Lianfyan, Grandeourt f. 7.9. Won by a neck, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 1.1 4-5. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Awarere, 8.5 (Goldfinch). .... ... 1 10 Supremacy, 8.10 ... * ... ... 2 12 Imamint, 7.0 ‘ ... ... 3 Also started: Lady Qucx 9.8, Paganelli 9.6, Great Charter 8.12, Nancy Lee 8.10, Prince Vai 7.8, Lucy Rose 7.7, Awaken 7.3, Lady’s Boy 7.2, White Wings, Awamutu, Flying Prince, Valstreot 7.0. Won by a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.15. SWANSON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 1 Catoma, 8.7 (Ludlow) ... ... ... 1 2 Principal, 8.8 2 6 Claremore, 8.8 3 Also started : Sir Mond 8.13 f Gay Cockade 8.12, Trishna 8.11, Tetrachate, The Sun, Tradesman 8.7, Carl Idem, Sulla 8.3, Patutahi 8.2, Indolent 8.0, Biddy Comet 7.13, Neil, Takarunga 7.9. \ Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time,, 1.45 3-5. HENDERSON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 Envoy, 7.3 (Parsons) . ... 1 5 Grand Tea, 7.0 ).. ... 2 2To Atiawa, 7.12 ... ... • ... ... 3 Also started : Panther 8.11, Royal Boulton 8.4, Branson 7.10, Prince of Orange 7.9, King’s Speech 7.8, Black Maire,' Llanoro 7.3, ICawainga, New Boy, Bennie, Ohinemuri, Lady Court, Mosaic 7.0. - Won by half a length, a head between second and. third. Time, 1.31 2-5. AT ASHBURTON. STARSHOOTEII SCORES:/ . Per Press Association. ASHBURTON, Sept, 20. Ashburton County Racing Club’s spring meeting was held to-day in glorious weather. The track was in excellent order and tho attendance good. The totalisator handled £9720, compared with £11,431 10s last year. Results: AKAUNUI HURDLES, of 110 sovs. One mile and a-half. 3 Haze, 9.12 (M. Kerwin) ... ... 1 5 Star Stranger 11., 9.0 ... ... , ... 2 1 Pangolin, 10.11 ... 3 Also started: Troilus 10.13, Gala Day

10.6, After Ten, Quarterdeck, Dry Area 9.0.

Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2.46. ASHBURTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 Starshooter, 8.9 (C. Carmont) ... 1 3 Rascal, 8.4 ... 2

2 Royal Game, 8.9 • ... 3 Also started: Black Mint 8.12, Malmsey 7.12, Discourse 7.5. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third, Timie, 2.8 1-5. LONGBEACH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Mount Boa, 8.5 (B. Brodie) 1 3' Painkiller, 7.6 2 2 Sleipner, 7.10 3 Also started: On Top 9.0, Sapient 8.11, Hurly Burly 8.1, Valuator, Some Toff 7.11, Quinopal 7.6, Night Dew, Minerval, Palada, Lambent 7.0. Won by a length half a length between second and third. Time, 1.15 1-5. SELMA TROT HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. One mile and a half. 2 Ayrmont Chimes, 36yds bhd. (J. Bryce Jnr.) 1 1 Real Girl, 12yds bhd 2 9 Doll Dance, scr. ... ... 3 Also started: Colorado, Desert Rey, Flying Cloud, Harvest Girl, Little Victor, Logan Fraser, Pointal, Stepfast scr., Somerby 24yds behind, Snowy Huon 36, Archray, Llewellyn 48. Won by three lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 3.26 1-5. TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Tray Bond, 8.0 (R. Coveny) 1 3 Bellbird, 8.10 2 4 Standard Rose, 8.0 3 Also started: Bay Queen, Night Parade, Robin Hood, Sky Sign 8.10, Appeal, Miss Tembarori, Nightcap, Royal Love, Locasley, Night Recital, Palmury, Tea Tray filly, Arausio filly 8.0. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.1 2-5. FAIRFIELD HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. 1 Gustavo, 7.12 (W. Pascoe) 1

5 Compris, 7.9 2 2 Desert Song, 9.0 3 Also started: Audience 8.1, Some Toff 7.13, Miss Bradbury 7.11, Rosy Morn 7.9, 1 Rapina 7.5, Night Effort, Painting, Tarquinius 7.0. Won by a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.40. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Don Jose, 7.0 (C. Hughes) 1 5 First Raid, 7.8 2

4 On Top, 7.7 3 Also started : Arrowmir 9.0, The Raider 8.9, Count Cavour 7.9, Flair 7.8.

Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.13 2-5. RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP, of 105

sovs. One mile and a-quarter.

1 Arethusa, 12yds bhd. (M. Holmes) ... 1 9 Somerby, scr. 2

8 Danny Boy, 24yds bhd. ... ... 3 Also started: Achray, Audo Dillon, Belle Lorimer, Happy Lass, Harvest Gill, Nor’-wester, Pointal scr., Play Wave, Real Huon, Silver Sea 12yds bhd, Donard, Otaio Rose 24, Albina 48, • Wrackler 192.

Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.51 2-5.

KUROW MEETING. '.

HANDICAPS DECLARED.

Per Press Association. TIMARU, Sept. 21. The following handicaps have been declared for the events at the Kurow Jockey Club’s meeting on October 4: — High-Weight Hack,- of 105 sovs. One mile.—Royal Flower 10.4, Dumblane 9.11, Royal Limond 9.12, Traho 9.9, Last Mark. Water Power 9.5, Felony, Gold Knight, Princess Thurnham, Painting 9.0. b Waitaki Trot (harness), of 118 sovs.; 3.45 class. One mile and a half. —Oinadiora, McKinney Patch, Lord Antrim, Parachute, Madam Bingen, Harvest Girl, Elite Bingen, Lady Emmett, Cast Iron scr, Maurice Dillon 156yds bhd. Kurow Cup, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter:—Black Duke 9.0, High'Court 8.13, Town Major 8.8, Starshooter 8.7, Taboo 8.6, Beau Geste, Black Mint' 8!0, Royal Gamo, Rascal 7.13, Wingatui, Lucy Locket 7.6, Town Bank 7.5, First Raid, High Gear, Evening, Mount Boa, Rapina, The Dove 7.0.

Publicans’ Handicap, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.—Jock o’ Hazeldean, Charmeuse 9.3, Fair Money 8.12, Killorna 8.5, Wise Choice, Valuator, Sleipner, Painkiller 8.4, Rosewood 8.3, Tray Bond, Quinopal 7.13, Master Anomaly, Bell Bird 7.10, Dry Area, Little Duchess, Sarto Melody, A 1 Jolson, Palada, Nonchalant, Standard Rose, Night Parade 7.7.

Hydro-Electric Trot (harness)*, of 118 sovs. 3.7 class. One mile and a quarter.— Black Watch, McKinney Patch, Cast Iron, Vallade, Elite Bingen, Lord Antrim, Guyrate, Harvest Girl, Madam Bingen, Master McGrath, Almont Cling scr, Great Scott 24yds bhd, Emulight 72. Gillies Handicap, of 145 sovs. 1 Six furlongs.—Meadow Lark 9.13, Rin Tin Tin 8.9, Caterpillar 8.4, Royal Gamo 8.0, Compensation 7.13, First Raid 7.4, Cjiarmeuse 7.2, Sleipner, Royal Tractor 7.0. •

Hakataramea Hack Handicap, of 120 sovsj Seven furlongs.—Mount Boa 9.2, Assemble 9.1, Jock o’ Hazeldean,, Killorna 8.1, Dumblane, Academy, Painkiller 7.13, Traho 7.12, Quinopal, Rapina 7.10, Water Power, The Dove 7.8, Night Effort, Felony, Solanium, Princess Thurnham, Painting, Auster 7.7. NAPIER PARK RACING QLUB. BPRING NOMINATIONS. Nominations for the Napier Park Racing Club’s spring meeting have been received as under: Prince of Wales Stakes, 4 furlongs.— Golden Wings, Curie, Movietone, Capo Gold, Sailing, Poi Girl, Diamond Pit, Brittany, Alimony, Bcppie, b.g. Leighton —Catalini.

Trial Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Full Crop, Laconic, Merry Cry, Royal Bengal, Pewa, Mon Roi, Royal Court, Shenanikida, Nea Lap, Star of Gold Neralux, Ruby Step, Sum Up, Futurist, Flute, Black Acre, First Whip, b.g. Hunting Song—Kowerewere, Tino, Waiata. <■ '

Grecnme-adows Hack Hurdles, i) miles. —Tawhairoa, Fiery Comet, Whakaua, Heartache, Easterly, Kaokaoroa” Cali Again, Barracourta, Purseful, Winacre, Cloyne, Tall Timber, Bell Boy, Kalakaua, Fall of tho Year.

Park Stakes Handicap, II • miles. — Balloon, Singleton, Adventus, Aston, Hynanna, Valsier, My Own, Shrewd, Queen's Choice, Te Awha. Ahuriri Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Running Over, Jayson, Laconic, • Psycho, Henry of Navarre, Keen, Ganpa't, Beralux, Huntingdon, Souchong, Futurist, Fjute, Black Acre, Tahoma,- Cloyne, Brown Sugar, Acrospire. Taradale High Weight Handicap, 1 mile. —Adventus, Chopin, Zippor, Sir Limond, Valsier, Shrewd, Mountain Heath, Shining Armour. Lordlike, Queen’s Choice, Whakaari, Rory Mor, Te Awha, Huikai, Little Wonder, Fall of the Year. Railway Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Admiral Drake, Aston, Chopin, Head Serang, Royal . Parade, Lady Pam, Simba, Cuticle, Lordlike, Huik.ai, Taranto. County Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Full Crop, Running Over, Jayson, Kahikatoa, Pakitere, Acmil, Shenanikida, Tunbridge, Jenny Diver, Whakaua, Ruby Stop, pharmaline, Whakaari, Repay, Lady Lucerne,. Little Wonder, Tahoma. REHANDICAPS FOR GERALDINE. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 21. . The following rehandicaps have been declared for the Geraldine Racing Club meeting: First Hurdles: Haze, 10.7. . Geraldine Cup: Starshooter 8.11, Don Jose 7.8. \ .. ' * Raukapuka Handicap: Mount Boa,

8.12. . , . . . Bolfield Handicap: Don Jose 8.0, Jdount Boa 7.8. Geraldine'Trot: Ayrmont Chimes 72 yds bhd, j • ’

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. ROSEHILL MEETING. FIRST SIGHT WINS. SYDNEY, Sept. 20. The Rosehill races were held to-day in sprign weather in the presence of a largo crowd. Results are as follow : CAMELLIA STAKES. Seven furlongs. First Sight, 8.5 (McCarten) 1 Fujisan, 9.9 (Matthews) 2 Gay .Ballerina, 8.8 (Bartle) ... ... 3 Fifteen started, including Holdfast, Cimabuo, High Disdain, White I'ang and Tom Pinch. Half a mile from home the New Zealand horse First Sight appeared to be in a hopeless position, but he finished at a terrific bat and won by a long neck, with half a length between second and third horses. Time, linin. 24 3-5 secs —a course record. Cimabuo was fourth. ROSEHILL GUINEAS. Nino furlongs. Balloon King, 8.5 (Munro) 1 Tregilla, 8.5 (Bartle) ... 2 Sunlover, 8.5 (Bracken) ... ... ... 3 Seventeen started, including Veilmond. Won by half a head; two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 52 3-4 see.

ROSEHILL CUP. One mile and three furlongs. Cragford, 8.5 (A. Reed.) 1 Gay Crest, 8.1 (R. Reed) ... ... ... 2 In the Shade, 8.13 (Bagby) 3

Twenty started, including Crown Area, Waterline, Star God, Bayacre and Dunraven. The early running was made by Bayacro from Waterline, Gay Crest, Sun Flare and Cragford, but Dunraven led into the straight. Cragford then went to the front and won easily by a length and a-quarter. In the Shade was three lengths away third, followed by Waterline. Time, 2min. 18isec., which equals the course record.

ROSEHILL STAKES.' One mile. Phar Lap, 9.4 (Pike) 1 Nightmarch, 9.3 (R. Reed) 2 High Disdain, 9.0 (Cook) ... ... 3 Also started: Don Moon, Limerick, Concentrate and Western Lass. Without being extended, Pliar Lap won by a length, with a length and a half between Nightmarch and High Disdain, while Don Moon was fourth. Then came Limerick and Concentrate. Time, lmin. 40sec. . The first division of the High-Weight Handicap, run over seven furlongs, was won by Cleave from King Crow and Broken Doll, in lmin. 25 3-4 sec. The New Zealand horses Laurna and Prince Otto

were left at the post. The second division went to Adrian’s March, with Coolmint second and Richfield third, m time equal to that of the first division.

JOCKEY SUSPENDED,

SYDNEY, Sept. 21,

Sporting writers here are complaining that interference during races is far too common. There was considerable jostling in the Rosehill Guineas, and the connections of Veilmond express the opinion that their horse was deliberately “dealt with.” The stewards, after an inquiry, found that jockey Simpson was responsible, and suspended him for two months. Dempsey, the rider of Calmond in the same race, said that his mount was exceedingly lucky to remain on its feet, so marked was the interference.

TROTTING,

PADLOCK BACK IN WORK

The Longburn tnotting mentor, W. Hughes, who is privato trainer to Mr J. A. Mitchell, has taken Padlock in hand once again, and the ex-champion pacer will be given a preparation for the Now Zealand Cup. It had been Mr Mitchell’s original intention to retire the Hal Zolock gelding, but with the short limit of the New Zealand Cup and the chance of again being handy in the hree-for-AU, the local sportsman decided to give his old favourite another opportunity to win tlio big New Zealand handicap. . Last season Padlock headed the list of winning stake earners in the light harness game, his five wins and eight placings bringing in the substantial figure of £2387. W. Hughes has also Loch Moigh in work again and this good, but somewhat unsound pacer is being prepared for early events ahead. The mentor ahio has a bay filly by Travis Axworthy which he is educating. Hughes had a great innings ’last season, the stable’s canlidates winning the big figure of £4534 for Mr Mitchell.