RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19738, 10 September 1927, Page 13

RACING.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

E(» M ONT-W AN< i A NIJI HUNT.. GOOD DAY FOR FAVOURITES. ONLY ONE OUTSIDER. SCORES. CUP STEEPLES TO MAIDOS. [r.V TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONPENT. ] WANGANUI, Friday. The Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Meeting was held on the Wanganui racecourse to-day. The weather was fine but the attendance was only fair. A feature of the racing was the success of favourites, five being successful olid four of them being at odds-on. The clusa of horse competing was only moderate and the hunters were a very poor lot. For the Hunters' Hurdles Hangawera was an odds-on favourite with Inahman and Bismoor also fairly well backed. Hangwera and Grand Lupin were responsible for the paceniQking, with Bismoor, Inahman and i Lady Acre in close attendance. Four furlongs from home Bismoor took charge to lead into the straight just in front of Hangawera, Lady Acre. Inahman and Pink Rose. Nearing the last fence Pink Rose came through on tho inside and drew level with Bismoor and Hangawera, but he struck hard and nearly lost his rider, who made a wonderful recovery. In the run home Hangawera beat Bismoor by a head, with Pink Rose a similar distance away third. Grand Lupin was fourth and Tnahman fifth. Pink Rose was very unlucky to lose. Arataura Wins Easily. Arataura, whose name was omitted from the card, was a hot favourite for the Hack Hurdles and he justified the confidence by winning very easily. Break-o'-Day, Kamblm' Kid and Arataura were quickest to the first fence, where Ramblin' Kid lost his ritler. Once over Arataura took charge and soon established a good lead. He won with ease by ten lengths from Tawehi, who outstayed Miss Potoa and beat her by two lengths for second place. Break-o'-Day was a moderate fourth. Gold Jinks ran off at the third fence and Killoch pulled up. Panther was an odds-on favourite for the Maiden Handicap, with Mussie also well backed and the eventual winner. Rosebush, at a good price. From a poor start Panther and Rosebush were first out. Rosebush took charge quickly and led into the straight from Panther, War Flame and Mussie. Rosebush stayed on at the finish to win by half a length from Panther, with War Flame four lengths away third. Mussie was fourth, followed by Ring Boy. Fermanagh and Golden Prospect. War Flame and Mussie were a little unlucky at the start. Rosebush is a three-year-old filly by Romeo from Roseland and goes fast. The Waverley Handicap was a good betting race with Cerf a alightly better favourite than Bisox. They left to a fair start and Sovena and Archer went out to make the running from Kawhakina, Cerf, Bisox and Cochineal. Nearing the tiun Cerf lost his position and Sovena led into the straight from Archer, Bisox and Komak. In the run home Bisox came through to win by half a length from the fast-following Limosa. Komak was a similar distance away third, with Sovena right up fourth Then came Oratrix. Cerf and Mandarine. Cerf appeared to meet a little trouble at tho turn. Komak was unlucky. A Chapter of Accidents. Maidos was a good favourite for the ! Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Cup with Handy 1 and Ruby Ring the next in request. The race was a chapter of accidents. Craigowan. Bismoor. Risk, Del Sarto, Atene and Akbar fell and Haeremai was pulled up. Maidos made the running from Ruby Ring, Handy and Rayo and this order was maintained j until about four furlongs from home. Then Ruby Ring fell back beaten. Maidos went on to win by two lengths from Rayo. who was four lengths in front of Handy. Ruby Ring was an indifferent fourth. Tho Flying Handicap was a good betting race with Huikai a slightly better favourite than Hipo. Partaga and Hipo were first to move but Denier ran up on the inside of them in the first furlong. Denier. Hipo and Partaga raced abreast in front until reaching the straight, with Cosmetic and Huikai next. In a good finish Ilipo wot; by a neck from the fast-finishing Huikai. _ Partaga was a head away third, with Orchid fourth and Denier next. Lady Faye was a hot favourite for the Hunters' Flat Handicap with the others at fair prices. The favourite went to TTie front at the start and was never troubled, winning by five lengths from Cragui, who defeated Rayo by a length Lady Acre was fourth.

For the Waihou Hack Handicap Nastori was a hot favourite, with Carrigallen and Onward next in request. From an uneven start Nastori found her feet quickest followed by" Cochineal. Grand Lupin and Carrigallen. At the end of a furlong Carrigallen joined Nastori and the pafr led into the straight from. Onward and Cochineal, with Atareria coming fast. Once the straight was reached Carrigallen was beaten and Nastori went on to win by a neck from Atareria. who made a great run over the last two furlongs. Onward was two len<rttis away third, with Cochineal Then came Carrigallen and Grand LupTh.

DETAILS OF THE RACING. • [by telegraph.—press association.] WANGANUI, Friday. The Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club's annual meeting was held at Wanganui today in fine weather. The track was in good order. The totalisator handled £10.657, against £9921 last year, when the meeting was held at Hawera. Results are:— HUNTERS' HURDLES. H miles. 1 Hangawera, 10.10 (H. Tricklebank), 1; 3 Bismoor. 9.9 (A. E. E. Ellis). 2; 5 Pink Rose, 1.0.6 (M. Conway), 3. Also started: Lady Acre, 9.13;' Inahman. 9.11; 7 Flowing Bowl, 9.10: 6 Grand Lupin, 9.9; S. Trouble, 9.9. Won by a head. Time, 2m 445. HACK HURDLES, li miles.—l Arataura. 10.4 (H. Gordon). 1; 2 Tawehi, 10.9, 2; 6 Miss Potoa, 9.0, 3. Also started: Killoch, 9.7; Ramblin' Kid, 9.3; Brenk o' Day. 9.2; Miss Potoko, 9.0; Gold Jinks, 9.9. . Time, 2m 50 3-ss. MAIDEN HANDICAP. 5 fur.—7 Rosebush, 8.2 (A. Driscoll), 1; 1 Panther, 8.13 (B. H. Morris). 2: 5 War Flame, 8.2 (C-. France). 3. Also started: 2 Mussie, 8.5; 4 Bing Boy, 8.2; 3 Fermanagh, 8.2; G Golden Prospect, 5.2. Won by half a length. Time, lm 4s. WAVERLEY HACK HANDICAP, 1 mile. —2 Bisox. 8.12 (A. McCormacJ, 1; 7 Limosa, 7.12 (J. Barry), 2; 3 Komak, 7.12 (H. Wiggins), 3. Also started: 1 Cerf, 9.0; 12 Cochineel, 8.12; 8 Sovcna, B.S; 4 Mandarine. 8.4: 10 Radiate, 8.3; 6 Airtight, 8.2: 5 Archon. 8.0; 0 Oratrix. 7.12: 13 Kawhakina, 7.12; 11 Fmirmet. 7.12: 14 Service. 7.12 Won by a length. Time, lm 475. EOMO'VT WANGANUI HUNT CUP. Of X1G0; 2J miles. I—MAIDOS, 10.51 (A. T. Ellis) .1 r»—RAYO. 10.7 <R. Morrison) .. -..2 2—HANDY. 11.0 (Lord) 3 A'io Started.—7 Craigowan. 11.0; 12 Parakura, 10.0; 3 Ruby Ring, Bismoor, 10.0; 8 Risk, 10.0; 10 . Atene.' 10.0: 11 Del Sarto, 10.0; 9 Akbar, 10.0; 4 naerenifti, 10.0. Won by two lengths. Time, sin IGin. Seven horses failed to complete the course, Del Sarto, Risk, Akbar and Atene fell. FLYING HANDICAP. 6 fur.—2 Hipo, 8.5 (R. Reed), 1; 1 Huikai, 8.7 (L. G Morris), 2; *1 P'nrtnga, 7.10 (T Tito) 3. Also started: 5 Orchid, 9.0; G Cosmetic, 7.8; 3 Denier, B.oi. Won by half a length. Time, lm 16 4-ss. HUNTERS' FLAT HANDICAP, li miles. —1 Lady Faye, 11.8 (B. Brewer), 1; 6 Craigui, 10.7 (R. Watkins). 2; 4 Rayo. 10.7. .1. Also Started.—s Flowing Bowl, 11.1; 2 Lady Acre. 10.7; 3 Alarm, 10.7. Won by °ix lengths,, Time, 2m 18 4-5s WAIHAU HACK HANDICAP. 6 fur.—l Nastori, 9.1 (R. Reed). 1; 4 Atereria 8.2 (M. Sullivan), 2; 3 Onward, 8.3 (C. H. Morris), 3. Also started: 7 Cochineel, 8.8; 2 Carrigallen, 7.12; 5 Gas Nappei - , 7.1 : 6 Grand Lupin. 7.5. Won by half a lengtl). Time, lm 16 2-ss. FORTHCOMING MEETINGS. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. The Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting is fixed to be held on Saturday and Monday, October 8 and 10. The programme in connection therewith will require attention on or before Friday next, on which date, at 5 p.m., general entries close and forfeits for the Great Northern Guineas and Welcome Stakes fall due with the secretary. Mr. W. S. Spence. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. The weights for events to be run' on the first day of the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Meeting will be declared by Mr. F. J. McManemin on Monday. Acceptances close next Friday, at 5 p.m., with the I eecretary, Mr. A. J. Forquhar. <

SECOND DAY'S RACING. THE PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. 1 WANGANUI. Friday. Tho Wanganui Jockey Club's Spring Meeting will be concluded to-morrow. Excellent acceptances have been received, and with every prospect of good weather gome interesting racing is expected. Tho Debutante Stakes lias attracted a good field, and in the absence of form it may prove a difficult rare for backers. Many of the youngsters engaged can go fast, but Freehold, Silver Rule and Chit may be the most fancied. A useful field will contest the Gonville Hurdles. San Pedro, who looked like winning, when he fell at tho last fence on the opening day, may start favourite. Troilus and Anchor may also bo in demand. Tho Spring Hack Handicap has attracted a large field and post positions may have an effect on the betting. Tea Time won well in the opening day, and may go out favourite. Blimp and Poljrdectca have shaped creditably in recent engagements and may also bo in demand.

A small field will contest the New Zealand Eclipse Stakes. After their racing on the opening day, Reremoana. Grand Knight and Lysander should strip well, and provide a fine race Reremoana may start favourite. A moderate field will contest the Taihoa Steeplechase, and tho popular selections may include Gilgai. Rayo and Mixed Heather. Alloway and Bennanee may share favouritism in the Higgie Handicap. Bennanee was unlucky on the opening day. Shining Armour may also have friends. Another big field is carded for the Moutoa Hack Handicap, and fancies may take a fairly wide range, with David Garrick, Bisox and Romantic probably among the best backed. Tho Owen Handicap bears an open aspect, and it should be a good betting race. Threo horses who should run well are Oration. Kaiti and Lausanne. THE LIST OF ACCEPTANCES. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI, Friday. Acceptances for the second day of the Wanganui Jockey Club's Meeting,, to-mororw, are: — DEBUTANTE STAKES, 5 fur.—Knightlike, Shot Silk, Second Wind, Arikinui, Irish Court, Royal Duke, Mooregas, Free>hold, Cyrillo, Australia, 8.5; Sungift, Flying Binge, Marion's Birthday, Blanket, Tea Doll, Chit, Flicker, Silver Rule, 8.0. GONVILLE HURDLES, about 1 mile 5 iur.—Brigadier Bill, Koauau, 10.12; Troilus, Anchor, San Pedro. 10.0; Peshwa, Tawehi. 9.7; Just John, 9.6; Lady Acre, Mountain Top. Sea View, Miss Potoa, Ramblin' Kid, Gold Ginks, 9.0. SPRING HACK, G fur.—Vast Acre, 8.13; Nastori. 8.12; Denier, 8.8; Polydectes, 8.7; Tea Time, 8.4; Lucky Days, 8.2; Cochineal, 8.1; Blimp, 8.0; Reckless, Onward, 7.12; Avro, 7.11; Mon Desir, Marsurd, 7.9; Carrigallen, 7.8; Henna, 7.6; Te Kawana. Break o' Day, 7.5; Maui, 7.4; Volplane, Vigilance, 7.2; Bronstell, Aro de Val, Aropeta, Gas Napper, War Flame, Cione, 7.0. N.Z. ECLIPSE STAKES, Of £3f>o; about 7 fur. st. lb. at. lb. Reremoana .93 Lysander ..90 Grand Knight 9 3 Paleta . . . 712 Star Stranger 9 3 Laugh. Prince 712 TAIHOA HACK STEEPLES, about 2} miles.—Gilgai. 11.4; Hokioi, 10.S; The Currash. 10.0; Rayo. 9.9; Oneroa. 9.2; Kirkwood. 9.1; Ruby Ring, Mixed Heather, Haeremai, 9.0. HIGGIE HANDICAP, Of £350; li miles. st. lb. Bt. lb. Beacon Light. 9 2 Cohesion ... 7 6 Bennanee . . 7 13 Novar .... 7 6 Imperial Spark 7 12 Mint Leaf ..73 Royal Game . 710 Tame Fox .72 Alloway ... 7 9 Vivo . ... 7 0 Shin. Armour 7 9 Joy Bird . . 7 0 Tresham ... 7 8 Pantagruel ..70 Star Area . . 7 C MOUTOA HACK. 1 mile 110yds.—Athenry, 8.13; David Garrick. 8.10; Romantic, 8.8; Tintoretto, 8.6; Mister Gamp, Bisox, 8.4; Mandarine, Star God, 7.12; Airtight, 7.11; Gourmet, Catkin, 7.7; Komak, Calithe. Broad Acre, Kawhakina, 7.6. OWEN HANDICAP. 6 fur.—Oration, 8.0; Beaumont, 7.13; Orchid, 7.12; Lausanne, 7.11; Kaiti, 7.8-. Royal Land, 7.7; Covent Garden, Huikai, 7.6; Town Bird. Doree, Partaga, Gleninnis. 7.0.

DANNEVIRKE HUNT.

ACCEPTANCES POSTED. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS 'ASSOCIATION.] DANNEVIRKE. Friday. Following are the acceptances for the Dannevirko Bunt Club's meeting:— AKITIO LADY'S BRACELET, li miles. —Gaze. 12.9; Musical, 11.13: Tintoretto. 11.10: Gordon Swift, 11.8: Lady Faye. 11.0; Ballvfarnon, 10.10; Scornful. Doyleston. Lightmore. Happy Release, 10.7. ASHCOTT HUNTERS' HURDLES, 1» miles.—Calluna. 11.8; Musical. 10.2; Ramblin' Kid. 9.1'2; Bally fa rnon, 9.5; Doyleston. Scornful, Panchito, 9.9. TAKAPAU NOVICE. 5 fur.—Airforce, Delusion, Ringboy, Miss Scandal, Heather Blend. Excess, Kindle. Land Rent, Porseline, Hodren, Fallow, Tull'ord, Degree, Rosebush. Grey Mist, Hannibal, Golden Shadow. 9.0; Moregas, Monetize, 8.0. ORINGI HACK HURDLES, li miles.— Revel. 10.10; Arataura, 10.8; Mountain Tod. 9.4; Red Fuchsia, 9.1: Royal Land, Rakauponga, Braemar, 9.0. DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. 2* miles.— Banjuke. 12.0- Handy, 10.12; Buckeye, 10.4: Birkenrose. 10.0; Maidos, 9.12; Oneroa. 9.11; Formhead, Lightmore, Risk, Kel Sarto. Atene, Timipouri. Sir Frisco gelding, Panchito, Peep o' Day. 9.0. KAKAHUKURA HACK HANDICAP. 6 fur.—Arch Arrow. 8.2; Lady Cynthia, Tanagra, 8.0: Chips. 7.10; Atereria. 7.9: Lin Arlington, Essential, 7.8: Imitation. Toka. Excess. Bronstell. 7.5; Golden Shadow, Fee Simple. 7.2; Heather Blend, Vigilance, 7.1: Rosebush, Delusion, Moa Bird. 7.0. RAKAIATAI FLAT HANDICAP, oj>en. 1 mile.—Royal Damon, 9.4: Royal Game, 8.12: Tresham, Beaumont, 8.6; Tame Fox, 8.1; Horomea. 7.9; Starboard Light, 7.8; Othon. Epistle, 7.6: Passionate, Gaze, 7.3: Miss Hupana, 7.1: Pantagruel. Lady Ideal, Lipson, Willow Wai, Our Jack, Coot. Gleninnes. Grand National. Phantasy. Eloquent. Avnzone, 7.0. KAITOKE HACK HANDICAP. 7 fur.— Cerf 9.0- Hypnotic. 8.1.2; Tanncra. 8.10: Butter Scotch. 8.8; Ateroria, 6.5; Watchman. Lin Arlington, 8.4; Toka. 8.3: Vigilance. 7.11; Debate, Volhynia. Gourmet, Broad Acre, Kindle. Calithe, 7.10. DANNEVIRKE RACING CLUB. LIST OF ACCEPTANCES. [by telegraph.—press association.] DANNEVIRKE. Friday. Following are the acceptances for the Dannevirko Racing Club's Spring Meeting:— GLENGARRY HACK HURDLES. H miles. —Revel, 10.10; Arataura, 10.8; Red Fuchsia, 9.1; Ramblin' Kid, Scornful. Braeman, Ballyfainon. Rakauponga. 9.0. TTR \TTT MAIDFN. 5 f'ir.- Ahisocne. Dp lusion, Volkynia, Ring Boy, Miss Scandal, Zippor, Heather Blend, Excess, Kindle, Land Rent. Porseline, Hodren, 'Follow, Tulford, Rosebush, Grey Mist. Golden Shadow, 9.0; Charmaline, 8.0. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (Open}. 6 fur—Royal Damon. 9.9: Docoy Bird, Beaumont, 8.6; Epistle*. 7.8; Arrow Lad, 7.7; Lady Ideal. 7.<J; Cosmetic, Bouyant, Coot, Koyal Land, 7.0. UMUTAOROA HACK HANDICAP. G fur.—Arch Arrow, 8.9; King Quex, 8.5; Reckless, 8.4; Chips, Eloquent, 8.3; Atarea, Wanderlust, 8.2; Imitation. Toka, 7.13; AronBtoll. 7.112; Gold Shadow. 7.9; Vigilance. Heather Blend, 7.8; Moa Bird. 7.7.

NEAGLE MEMORIAL HANDICAP (Open), li miles.—Royal Game, 9.0; Imperial Spark, 8.12; Tresham, 8.10; Tame Fox. 8.4; Gaze, 7.3; Pantagruel, Comedy Prince, 7.0.

TAHORAITE''HACK HANDICAP. 7 fur. —Musical, 9.0; Hypothetic, 8.9; Tanagra, 8.7; Butter Scotch, 8.5; Watchman, 8.2: Essential. Abisogne, 8.1; Moepai. 8.0; Lady Faye, 7.12; Rakauponga, 7.11; Debate, Broad Acre, Shining Star, Avazone, 7.7. RUAHINE HANDICAP (Open). 7 fur.— Queen's Choice, 9.2; Horomea, 8.7; Starboard Light. B,<j, Othon. Epistle, 8.4: Buoyant, 8.3_; Passionate. Miss Hupana,- 7.13: Gleninnis, Lipsol, Ganymede, Our Jack, Phantasy, Willow Wai, Royal Land. 7.7. HARRIS CUP HACK HANDICAP. 1 mile.—Waicullus, 9.8; Musical. 9.0: Cerf. 8.13; Tanagra, 8.10; Lady Cynthia, 8.6: Lin Arlington, 8.3: Mandarine, Grand National, 8.2: Moepai, 8.1; Vigilance, 7.12; Gourmet, Calithe, Braeman, Happy Release, 7.11.

SEASON'S FIXTURES.

September 10— Wanganui tfockey Club. September 14—Dannevirke Racing Club. September 15 -Dannevirke Hunt. September 17—Otago Hunt, September 21, 26—Avondale Jockey Club (at Ellerslie). September 21—Ashburton Racing Club. September 29, 30—Geraldino Racing Club. October I—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. October s—Manawatu5 —Manawatu Hunt. October 7, B—Otaki Maori Racing Club. October 8, 10 —Auckland Racing Club. October 8, 30 —Oamaru Jockey Club. October 13, 15 —Dunedin Jockey Club. October 15—Carterton Racing Club. October 19, 20 —Cromwell Racing Club. October 21, 22—"Waikato Racing Club. October 22, 21—Wellington Racing Club. October 21—Waikato Hunt. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Wager."—At two-years-old Limerick (7.G) defeated Commendation (7.11) in the C.J.C. Challenge Stakes (" fur.). Commendation (9.0) ran unplaced in the Manawatu Stakes (7 fur.), won by Limerick (8.10). NOTES BY PHAETON. FILLIES AND THE ST. LEGER. ' The victory registered by Book Law in the St. Leger, run at Doncaster last Wednesday, adds one more success to the record of the fillies in connection with the long-distance classic event. No indication is given in the cabled result bf the St. L?ger contest as to the favourite division or whether Book Law's victory took shape as a surprise. In quite a number of case 3 when fillies scored in the Doncaster race, such meant the discomfiture of backers of the favourite. When Dutch Oven scored in the race of 1882 she went out at 40 to 1, while odds of 11 to 8 were laid on Geheimniss Throstle's victory in 1891 was an even greater surprise. Ladas, who had won the Two Thousand Guineas and Derby, was popularly considered to be so well placed to add the St. Leger to his winning repertoire that odds were laid on him, but he had to striko his colours to Throstle, who was quoted at 50 to 1. An interesting fact bound up in the history of the St. Leger is that three of the most celebrated fillies that have figured on the English turf during the last 25 years are enrolled among the winners. The trio in question is l.a Fleche (by St. Simon—Quiver), Sceptre (by Persimmon—Ornament), and Pretty Polly (by Gallinule—Admiration). Each of those fillies proved great stake-winners, their respective captures in prize-money being as follows,:—Sceptre, £38,230; Pretty Polly, £37,597; and La Fleche, £34,706. THE A.J.C. DERBY. Now that Agrion is counted out of the Australian Jockey Club's Derby, Merry Mint is popularly viewed as New Zealand's main hope in connection with that important classic event. The Dominion may, however, be able to boast a worthy second string to its bow when the field lines up at Randwick on October 1. The second string is Royal Lineage, a colt by Limond— Royal Exchange. So far Royal Lineage has only succeeded in winning one race, but he has not been extensively raced, so that he is something of an unknown quantity. However, he is credited with being a colt of good physique, and, with a strain of St. Simon blood on each side of his pedigree and strains of Musket and Traducer on the dam's side, he ought to be a good stayer. LOCK OF THE SALE-RING. There are two men engaged in racing horses in New South Wales that have good reason to remember with a feeling of joy the autumn of 1926. when they attended an auction at Randwick and respectively bought Fujisan (by Valais—Lady San) and Amounis (by Magpie—Loved One). Mr. A. J. Matthews bought Fujisan for ISOOgns and Mr. W. .Pearson beat the opposition for the possession of Amounis with a bid of 1800gns. Since changing hands Fujisan has won niany thousands for his owner ond the Sydney Sportsman ventures the opinion that his winnings probably represent a sum in excess of that credited to Mr. Otway Falkiner with David, tnd which was estimated at £30,000. Amounis has won over £9OOO in stake-money for Mr. Pearson; but that, it is said, represents a comparatively small sum in the winningß of Mr. Pearson with Amounis, for the gelding was heavily backed for the Epsom Handicap and Cantala Stakes, in both of which events he scored victories. Amounis, who is again reported to be in great form, is one of the chief favourites for the Metropolitan Stakes, to be run at Randwick on October 3, but in the meantime he will probably figure among the contestants for the Chelmsford Stakes, Hill Stakes, and Autumn Stakes. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. The close finish that eventuated for the Wanganui Guineas between Damaris, Great s Charter, and In the Shade invests the impending contest for 'the Avondale Guineas with a very keen interest. The trio that played the part in the Wanganui race ure engaged in the event set down for- decision at Ellerslie on September 26, ,and, as it is made quite clear that there if! very little between tliem, the issue can be regarded as very open.

The racing event set down for decision in Australia to-day in which chief interest will be centred is the Chelmsford Stakes. The race in Question is to be run over a mile and a furlong at weight-for-age. with penalties and allowances. Limerick, Commendation, Amounis, and Pantheon, who represent the chief class, are mspectivtsly cast in a 7lb penalty, but in the case of the first-named they will have the 3lb geltiing allowance.

The form displayed by Kiosk in his two-year-old days seemed to point to his extending his record at a year older. Unfortunately a throat ailment came against the son of Tea Tray and after three performances in the spring of 1926 he vas submitted to an operation, and, in order to give him plenty of time to recover, he was not raced again during last season. Kiosk rewarded his owner with a win in the Flying Handicap as a result of the patient policy pursued in his case, i\nd, whatever he may or may not be able to accomplish over an extended course, he has given proof that he can compass six furlongs ill good style. A lady owner has yet to have the happy experience of nominating the winner of the Australian Jopkey Club's Derby, but so many now figure as owners that the day may not be far distant ere such a record may be entered up. A perusal of the entries lodged for the A.J.C. Derby of 1928 reveals that 21 ladies are represented in that race, viz., Mesdames J. Brennan, F. D. McHiver, N A. Riddle, A. A. Wood, V. S. Hordern, S. Batro, Jackson, D. F. Garvan, I. Cook, C. W. H. Binnie, A. Baker, W. Riddell, F. Skinner, M. H. Baillieu, L. M. S. Kellow, J. Netler, M. A. Perry, M. Price, * and Misses D. K. O'Brien, " Muriel," and Goodman. Of the above, Mrs. Batro has the largest nomination—five.

It has been claimed that the breeders in France are paying more attention to the breeding of stayers than is ttie case in England, but, if that be so, it must be viewed as remarkable that more successes do not come their way on English soil, for it may be safely contended that, if the standard of horses bred there was so much in front as stayers in comparison to those which are reared in England, they would be more in evidence. Take the St. Leger Stakes, run at Doncaster, as an illustration. That event stands out ao the longest-distance classic race, but the record 8 show that only twice in its long history has a French colt scored a victory. A glance through the entries fpr this year's St. Leger shows that many French-bred horses were engaged, but whether any were included in the list of starters we have yet to learn. What we do know, however, is that Book Law, Hot Night, and Son and Heir, who failed the places, were bred in England.

STUD NOTES.

DAMS OF DERBY WINNERS. BY PHAETON. "Is there a record of a mare having produced three Derby winners either in Australia or New Zealand?" was the nature of a question that came to me daring the present week. So far as my researches extended—and such covered a fairly wide ground—l failed to discover any mare that had such a distinction as that on which the Question above quoted was based. Several mares, however, have produced two Derby winners. One of the first to tain that distinction in New Zealand was tdaha (bv Cambuscan —Dulcibella), whose suns. Sir Modred and Cheviot, both of whom she threw to Traducer, won the Canterbury Jockey Club Derby, and it is interesting to note that Idalia's daughter Fair _Nell (by Apremoni) claimed Bonnie Scotland (winner of the Australian Jockey Club's Derby) and Loyalty (winner of the Great Northern Derby). Fair Nell threw both colts to the Australian-bred sire St. George, who was at. the stud in Canterbury. Name (by Traducer—Emma) had the record of throwing Derby winners in Oudeis and Desmond. Both those colts were got by Albany and they scored respectively in the Canterbury Derby and Great Northern Derby. Miss Gladys (by Cuirassier—Sybil) produced Gladsome and Gladstone in puccessive years to Seaton Delaval, and_ both have their names enrolled anions winners of the Great Northern Derby. Formo (by Sterlingworth—Pulchra) claimed _ Uniform and Multiform, who she threw in successive seasons to Hotciikiss and who <n<h won the New Zealand Derby. La Nctte (by Eiridspord—La Tosca) figures as '.lie dam of Nightfall and Noctuiform, both of which were got by Multiform. Nightfall won the New Zealand <»Derby and Noctinform scored in tHe Australian Jockey Club's Derby. Stepfelt. 'by Nordenfeld.t—Steppe) threw Elevation to San Francisco and Reputation to Martian. The first-named colt won the New Zealand Derby and Reputation scored in the Great Northern Derby. An interesting point in connection with Stepfelt's career is that won the Great" Northern Derby. A unique record of oid-time date is held by the Nutbourne mare Cocoanut, . who threw Navigator and Trident to Robinson Crusoe. Both colts had an equal record in connection with classic events, the victories in each case embracing the A.J.C. Derby, V.R.C. Derby. V.R.C. St. Leger. and A.J.C. St. Leger. That is clearly a record that will take some beating. Cocoanut, however, comes into an additional picture, in which her daughter Copra fa full-sister to Navigator and Trident) is presented as the dam of a,brace of Derby winners in Camonla (A.J.C. TVrb" .> rd V.R.C. Derby) and Cocoa (V.R.C. Derby). Copra threw Camoola to Chester and Cotos to Abercorn (son of Cnc-ster). THE ST. LEGER WINNER. Book Law, who carried Lord Astor's colours to victory in this year's St. Leger traces to many celebrated winners on both sides of her pedigree, the leading iines of which read as follow: Sire: Buch,an, by Sunstar (son of Sundridge and grandson of Amphion) from Hamoaze, by Torpoint (son of Trenton) from Maid of the Mißt, by Cyllene (son of Bona Vista) from Sceptre, by Persimmon (son of St. Simon). Dam: Popingaol. by Dark Ronald (son of Bay Ronald and grandson of Hampton) from Popinjay, by St. Frusquin (son of St. Simon) from Chelandry, by Goldfinch (son of Ormonde) from Illuminata, by Rosicruciar (son o£ Beadsman)f AUSTRALIAN RACING. TATTERSALL'S MEETING. A. and N. Z. SYDNEY. Sept. 9. New Zealand is strongly represented at Tattersall's races to-morrow. Dominion horses are entered in every race. In the principal event, ihe Chelipsford Stakes (1 mile and a furlong) there are eight entrants:—Commendation, Limerick, Merry Mint. Statesman, Son-o'-M:ne, Rosso and Genuine. - In the Spring Handicap (li miles) the New Zealand runners are:—Rawhetu and Battlement. In the Tramway Handicap (7 fur.) The Hawk. "White Fang and Runnymede do battle for the Dominion.

The weather outlook is not promising, beiug cold arid showers;." Amounis was scratched for the Chelmsford Stakes*