VAGABOND WINS THE CUP

New Zealand Times, Volume XLV, Issue 10432, 10 November 1919, Page 7

VAGABOND WINS THE CUP

INAH SECURES STEWARDS' HANDICAP. WELCOME STAKES 'SVON BY MOORFOWL. (Special to the ‘'Times.”) CHRISTCHURCH. November 8 Tho opening of Canterbury’s groat Spring carnival was ushered, in under perfect conditions to-day, when the Canterbury Jockey Club made n start with its meeting, Tho course at Riocarton looked at its best, and there was an exceptional}’ largo attendance, including visitors from nil parla ot the Dominion. Tho racing track was in good order, though still a trifle dead from the effects of the recent rain. The totalisator handled £72,265 as against £48,026 10s last year. Results : . SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse GO sovs, and third horso 30 sovs from the stake. Two miles. King Rufus—The Boyne, aged, King Rufus—the Boyne, aged, 11.9 (F. IV. Ellis) 1 3 P. Delargy’s b g Hylans, by Hymottus —Temerity, aged, 11.8 ’ (J. T. Humphries) 2 2—Exors, late W. J. Douglas’s oh g Kohu, by Espartero—To Puia, syrs, 10.2 (R. Thompson) 3 4 lance Wood’s b g Sonnino, 6yrs, 9.3 (H, McSwcenoy) 0 5 Rflard’s ch g Austin, aged, 9 tj. Lambess) . 0 6—R. Mahoney's ch g Jack Symons, aged, 9 (G. Feilding) 0

. Austin and Jack Symons nlade tho early running, with Paraoa and Hylans last'. At the end of sis furlongs Paraoa moved up and at the mile post ho and Kohu joined tho leaders. Paraoa and Kohu were in charge a little further on, while at the home turn Hylans also improved his position. At tho last hurdle he was just behind Paraoa, who ■ won easily by two lengths, Kohu being two lengths further back, with Jack Symons a poor fourth. Time 3min 49sec. SPRING PLATE, Of 400 soys; second horse 80 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from the stake. One mile. 5—A. McDonald's b f Rose AVreath, by Kilbroney—Christinas Rose, 3yrs, 7.2. (R. S. Bagby) 1 4—A. F. Lowrie's br 2 Bonnie Heather, by Heather Mixture, 3yrs, 7.7 (R. Reed) 2, 3—G. L. Stead's ch in by Boniform —Whirlpool, 4yrs, 1.11 (H. Goldfinch) 3 11—D. Kilkelly'fe b h Fleetham, 6yrs. 8.2 (W. Robinson) - 0 10—J. Parson's b m Braid, 4yrs, 7.11 (B. Deeley) 0 2—Sir G. Clifford's b c -Night-raider, 3yrs, 7.7 (G. Young) 0 I—James Frederic'K b m Seasprite, 4yrs, 7.11 (H. Young) 0 6G. D. Greenwood's blk g.Falstaff, 3yrs. 7.2 (allow, olb) (11. Mackie) :• 0 7—Messrs V. and E. Riddiford's br c Motuihi, Syrs, 7.7 (A. Reed) ... 0 B—G. B. Starky's ch g Mustard Pot, 3yrs, 7.7 (D. Cotton) 0 14—D. J. Stockwcll's b f Link Up, 3vrs, 6.11 (allow, olb) (J. Maskery) 0 12 —A. B. Williams's b f Makepeace, 3yrs, 7.2 (J. Hockley) 0 13 Loring's b f Royal Exchange, 3yrs, 6.11 (allow. 51b) (Bittle) 0 9—E. S. Luttrell's b f Tortris, 3yrs, 7.2 (T. L. Reid) « -Rose Wreath, Bonnie Heather, and Braid wore smartest to begin, but at the end of a furlong Motuihi moved up, joining Bonnie Heather, in tho lead, with Braid, Rose Wreath and Seasprite handy. Racing round tho turn Nightraider made a forward move, and ho was just behind tho leaders at -the ontrauco to the straight. Once in line for homo Rose Wreath closed on Bonnie Heather, and a fine finish ended in favour of Rose Wreath by a neck. Bonnetter, who came with a strong lite run, was threo lengths away, just in front of Nightraider, with Motuihi, Royal Exchange, Mustard Pot and Falstaff close up. Time lmin 40 2-ssec. LINWOOD HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 soys from the .stake. Seven furlongs. 2 —Exors. late W. J. Douglas's b m Early Dawn, by DemosthenesMarty, 4yrs, 8.3 (R. Reed) 1 4—J. Grigg's b m Eight Bells, by Vjce-Admiraal—Midnight, Syrs, 7.8 (D. Cotton) 2 3—o. P. Buckenham's b g Bombproof, by Royal Fusilier—Fanfaronade, aged, 7.11 (A. Reed) 3 6—E. S. Luttrell's- b e Flight Commander, 3yrs, 8.6 (G. Young) ... 0 10—R. Emerson's b g. Fabisco, oyrs, 8.4 (A. McFlynji) : 0 I —F. S. Rutherford's b k Some Kid, 3yrs, 8.3 (£'. Emerson) 0 7—G. Fulton's b m Starlike, 4yrn, 8.3 (E. Ludlow) 0 15—R. J. Taylor's b g Warform, aged, 8.2 (A. Ellis) 0 9—E. Fox's 1) m Spyglass, 6yrs, 7.13 (H. Young) 0 6 —G. D. Greenwood's b c Prodigal, 3yrs, 7.13 (B. Deeloy) 0 10—>W. Pnrsons's br g All Serene, i aged, 7.10 (F. Wells) • 0 B—W. Swale's b g Oalauria, 3yrs, 7.9 (R. S. Bagby) 0 11—E. H. Davis's b m Rangi Aroha, aged, 7.5 (R. Mackie) 0 16—D. H. Roberts's b c Balefire", 3yrs, 7 (T. L. Reid) ; 0 16 —H. Whitney's b a Russet, 3yrs, 7 (A. McCormack) 0 12 —A. Boyle's br m Larissa, Syrs, 7 (C. Rask) 0 17—J. K. Jamieson's b g Onlooker, Syrs, 7 (J. Maskery) 0 'the field ran in close order for nearly a furlong, when Early Dawn and'Eight , Bells showed out, with Flight Commander, Bombproof and Starlike next. There was very little chnngo in tho order throughout the journey, Early ' Dawn uiniiing easily by two lengths from Eight Hells, who bent Bombproof 1 by a length, with Flight Comman- " dor next, followed by Starlike, Fabisco, ] Prodigal and Ranci Aroha. Time, lmin ', 28 l-saec.

NEW ZEALAND CUP, Of 2000 sovs-; second horse 400 sovs, and third horse 200 sovs from tho stake. Two miles. 3—K. S. Williams's b g Vagabond, by Martian—Gipsy Girl, 5 yrs, 7.13 (B. Deeley) 1 B—"Mr P. SomesV br g Battle Song, by Signer—Armistice, 6 yrs, 7.3 xD. Cotton) 2 7—Sir G. Clifford's ch g Heathercote, by Boniform—Heatherbrae, 4yrs, 7~.9 (G. Young) 3 9—Mr J. B. Reid's b g Kilmoon, by Kilbroney—St. Sophia, 4yrs, 8'.6 (W. Robinson) » 5—V. and E. Riddiford's b m Mascot', bv Martian —Mary of Argyle, 6y'rs, 8.6 (A. Reed) ... 0 2—W. J. Phillips's br g Nobleman, by Sir Laddo—Lady Stockwell, aged, 7.13 (C. Emerson)... 0 4—A. McAuley's b g Kilrush, by Kilbroney—Prank, oy<rs, 7.13 (including 10!b penalty) (J. Olson) '■ 0 I—J. Grigg's b h Gay Lad, by , Cellini—Gaysomo, oyrs,-7.12 (H. Yoimjr) 0 O—H. Whitney's br in Rose Pink, by Kilbroney—Madder, 6yrs, 7.9 (including 51b penalty) (R. Reed) 0 10—J. - Goring Johnston's blk g Hurry Up, by Advanco—Mouettc, 4yvs. 7.5 "(including 10!b penalty) (R. S. Bagby) 0 12—W. Stone's br g Elous, by Elysian—Koworcwere, 4yrs, 7.3 (T. L. Reid) 0 14—B, L. Joll's br g Bingham, by - 'All Black—Esmoh, Syrs, 6.8 (A. . McCormack) 0 13—Bwau Bros. J blk m Sweet Tippcrnrv, by King's Guest—Golden Ball, Oyrs, 6.8 (G. Garment) l) 11—G. L. Stoad's In- g Starland, by_ Nassau—Stardancer, 3yrs 6.7 (W. Jarvis) •' 0 Rose Pink and Bingham led on to the course proper, where the former was steadied, Bingham going on past the stand, just clear of Elous, with Kilrush and Starland next, followed by Nobleman, Rose Pink, Hurry Up, Heathercote, and Gay Lad, while Battle Song, Mascot, Vagabond, and Sweet Tipperary were the tail of tho field. At Cutts's Bingham and Eleus were two lengths clear of Kilrush and Starland, with Kilmoon next_ followed by Sweet Tipperary, who had put in a strong run, while Gay Lad had dropned back last. Turning into the back gtretoh Nobleman made a forward move, and at tho mile post, where Eleus and Bingham were still incharge, Nobleman was just behind Kilmoon, Kilr-ush, and Starland, who comprised the next division. At the six furlong post Bingham retired, Kilmoon joining Eleus in tho lead, while Battle Song had run up to third place, just in front of Kilrush, Nobleman, Hurry Up, and Mascot. A little further on Battlo Song took charge, with Kilmoon and Kilrush next, while Gay Lad and Mascot were improving their positions. Battlo Song was well clear when tho straight was reached, with Kilrush next, followed by Kilmoon, while Vagabond, Gay Lad, and Mascot were pro minent among the others. Inside tho distance Vagabond put in his ciaim, and, going on, ho won easily by two lengths from Battlo Song. Heathercote, who came with a great, run from the distance, just got up in the last stride to beat- Mascot for third place, with Kilrush and Gay Lad next, followed by Kilmoon and Hurry Up, the last to finish being Nobleman, Bingham, and Sweet Tipperary. Time, 3rain 28 2-sscc. WINNERS OF THE BACK. 1883—Taenion, oyrs, 8.9; 3miu Sfisec. 1884—Vanguard, Oyrs, 8.9; 3inin -lOJsec. 1885—Fusillade, 3yrs, 6.7; 3uiiu cWisec. 18S6-—Spado Guinea, 4yrs, 6.10; Smin ;i2j sec. 1837—Lochiel. Oris, 7.12; 3min 3-Jsec '-• 1883—Manton, 3yrs. 6.10; 3niin 31isec. - 1889—Tirailleur, 3yrs, 6.8; Smin 34-jsec. 1890— Wolverine, Syrs, 6.11; 3min 38Jsec. 1831 —British Lion, aged, 6.11; 3min 3M SCO. 1892—St. Hippo, 3yrs, 7.8; 3min 30|sec. lt'J3—ltosefeldt, Syrs, 7.7; 3min 29jsec. 1891—Impulse, 6yrs, 7.9; Smin 30seo 1895—liuroclydon, ■ 3vrs, 7; 3miu 31;jsec. IS96—Lady Zetland, aged, 8.9; 3min 30$ sac 1837—Waiuku, Syrs, 8.6; 3min 30 2-ssec. IS9S—Fi-rnn-t d'Lau, 4yrs, 7.7; 3min 29sec. 1899—Seahorse, 3yrs, 7.8; 3min 34 -l-Ssea. | 1800*—Fullmen, 6yrs, 7.13; 3min 29 -1-5 sec - a 1900*—Ideal, oyrs. 7.7; .3niin 29 3-ssec. 1601—Tortulla, Cyrs, 8.2; 3min 35 2-ssec. 1902—Halberdier,- 6yrs, S; Smin 33 4-ssec.' IBo3—Canteen, oyrs, 7.12; 3min 27 ]-sieo. 190-I—Grand Msec. 1805—Noctuiform, "3yr«, 7.7; 3min 29 1-5 sec. 1806—Star Eoso, 6yrs. 6.7; 3min 29sec. 1907—'Frisco, 4yrs, 7.2; 3inin 28 4-ssec. lEoß—Downfall, -iyrs, 7.8;"3mm 28-t-osec. 1909—Lady Lucy, J-yrs, 7.1; 3niin 2S 3-5 6CC. 1910—Bridge, -lyrs, 7.10; 3min 25see.

1911—Vice-Admiral, l.vrs. 7.8; 3niin 2S .1-5 sec. 1912—Midnight Sun, 4yrs, 8; 3min 27 1-3 sec. 1913—Sinapis, oyrs, 7.5; Sinin 26 4-Sscc. 1914* Warstep, 4yrs, 7.11; 3m in 30 2-5 1914*—Indi'uo, 3yrs. 6.12; 3min 30 2-ssec. 1915—Tangihou, a«ed, 6.7: 3min 30sec. 1916—Ardenvhor, lyrs, 7.3; 3iniit 25 1-5 see. 1917—Monelnus, 4yre, 8.1; 3uiin 25 1-5 sec. 1918— Sasanof, oyrs, 8.9; 3min 27 X-asec. *Doad hent. WELCOME STAKES, Of 1000 sovs; second horse 200 sovs and third horse 100 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. I—Sir G. Clifford's b f Moorfowl, by Autummts —Kirriemuir, S (G. Young) 1 2—A. ]3. Williams's ch c Humbug, i by Absurd—Eulogy, 8.5 (J. Hockley) 2 3—T. H. Lowry's blk g Eight and Left, by Merry Moment—En Parole, 8.5 (O. Emerson) 3 7- —Mrs Harvcv Patterson's b c F'abrinado, 5.5 (K. Heed) 0 G—A. McDonald's b c Strategy, 8.5 (S. Edwards) ' 0 ll—Sir G. Clifford's br o Winter Wind, 8.5 (coupled with Moorfowl) (H. Young) : 0 4—F. D. Jones's b f Mantua, 8 (J. . Olson) 0 B—R. C. Gillics's br f Xojie, 8 (E. Ljtdlow) 0 o—J*B. lieid's b f Sunny Corner, 8 (R. 8, Bnfiby) 0" Humbug got off badly. Moor fowl and Winter Wind showed thc> way to tho course proper, whore Sunny Corner was handy, just clear of Right and Left, while Humbug was leaking tin ground fast. Moorfowl drew clear at- the distance, Bight and Left heading Winter Wind a.ud Sunny Comer a little, further on. Humbug finished very fast, but Moqrfov.-l beat him by a length. Right and Left was a. good head behind Humbug, with Sunny Corner and Winter Wind next, and None last. Time, AS l-s.sec. WIXXEES OF THE RACE. IS79—H. Prince's Ililiirion; tiioe. ISSO-H. Jlorsford's L:i Mode? time, 51* 1851—H. llorsford"s Siesta; time, ilsue.

1882—W. Robinson's Ouidcis; time, 4S sec1883—W. Eobinson's Liverpool; time, 514 see--ISBI—G. Clifford's Stonyhurst; time, 53 sec. ISSS—H. Goodman's Apropos; time, £2 sec. . 1886—II. Goodman's Silvermark; time, ■4Bsec. 18S7—II. Goodman's Sommeil;' time, 52 see. 16S8—E. Cutts's Cynisca; time, oOsec. 1889—.1. Harris's Pygmalion; time, 51 see. IS9O— H. 11. Gollan's Namoa; time, ali sec. 1891—G. G. Stead's Stepniak; time, 50 sec ' , 1802—J. B. Heid's 'Skirmisher; time, 49} sec. 1893— I). O'Brien's I'hilson; time, 48sec. 1801—J. Paul's Caribou; time, SOJsee. 1595-G. G. Stead's Bombshell; time, 48* sec. i: IS96-G. G. Stead's Multiform; time, <; lß9G—.).' D. Ormond's Sir Lanccleot; time, 'l9sec. 1897—G. G- Stead's Conqueror; time, -IS l-ssee. IS9B-G. G. Stead's Tolstoi; time, 50 l-'i sec. 1899—G. G. Stead's Romanoff; time, 51 3-5-sec. ~ „ 1000—B. J. Watt's Indian Queen; time, 18 1901—G. G. Stead's Orloff; time, 51 4-a sec. 1902—Sir G. Clifford's To-morrow; time, - 50 l-ssec. 1903—G. G- Stead's Golden Lily; time. 47 2-ssec. . , ~ ~. 1901—G. G. Stead's Mun.ieet; time, 49 1-SSRC. 1905—Allen and Jfobbs's Ivanoff; time, igo6—J. D. Ormond's Eona; time, 195ec. 1007—G G. Stead's Armlet; .time, 49scc. 190 S-W. and G. Stead's Nauliform; time, -19 2-ssec. 1909-G. D. Greenwood's Danube; time, ■lB 4-ospc ID IO—W. G. and G. L. Stead's Culprit; time. 48 -l-si?ec. . . 1911—Sir G. Clifford's Winning Way; time, 49sec. . ' 1912—W. Nidd's Poronilla;' time, 18 2-o sec. 1913—E. J. Watt's Downham; time, 49 191-I—Sir G. Clifford's Battle Ere; time, 1915—D wan Bros-' Sweet Tipperary; time, 49 2-ssec. » 1916—H. T. Troutbeck's Simomdes; time, 48sec. IBIT—W. B. Herbert's 80-Peep; time, 48 3-s?.ec. ~ 191 S-G. L. Stead's Surveyor; time, 48 sec . . - *Dead heat. APPRENTICES* HANULOAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and* third horso 20 sovs from the stake. One mile. 4—D. J. Goodwin's br g Egmont Park, by Svlvia Park—Tpttie, 7.7 (E. Cook) 1 3—G. F. Hardy's br s Arch Salute, by Marble Arch—Salute, 3yrs, 7.7 (Morris) , 2 5 —W. Gardiner, jun.'s, b g Barley Rigs, by Sarto—Afer, 3yrs, 7.12 (Harrington) 3 G—J. Parson's br g Indus, 4yrs, 8 (O'Connor) 0 'l—J. G. MacDonald's br g Sans Souei, Syrs, 7.12 (Edwards), 0 2 —Sir-Geo. Clifford's bf Stccpholm, j Syrs. 7.12 (C. Lnrsen) :. 0 10—R. E. Hall's eh m Missouri, oyrs. 7.9 (R. Mackie) 0 7—D. H. Roberts's r m Strayshot, 4yrs, 7.7 (A. Ellis) 0 S—G. D. Greenwood's b f Lovelock, 3yrs, 7.7 (G. Pickens) 0 9—W. A. Nicholls's b f St. Winnow,. 3yrs, 7 (Landdown) 0 12 —G. L. Rutherford's -b £ Amaranth, 4yrs, 7,CSunbeam) 0 11—A. Boyle's ch f Juliana, 3yrs, 7 (Orange) 0 L3 —C. W. Elisor's br m Barrage, 4yrs, 7 (Maskery ) 0 Egmont Park drew out before a furlong had been covered, and led for the rest of the journey, winning by three lengths froni Arch Salute, with J3arley Rigs over a length away, followed by Steepholm, Barrage, Sans Souei and St. Winnow. Time lmin 42 l-ssec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of 1500 sovs: second horso 300 sovs, and third horse 150 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 9—H. Spratt's b m Inah, by Coronet—lnaha, 6yrs, 7.9 (A. Reed) 1 I—Sir G. Clifford's b g Onslaught* by Antagonist—Madwhirl, 4yrs, 7.12 (H. Young) 2 14— A. Alexander's br m Silver Link, bv Achilles —Secret Link, , 4yrs, 9.2 (A. McElynn) \ 3 2—T. H. Lowry's b m Desert Gold, aged, 9.11 (C. Emerson) 0 11 —G. P. Hardy's b g Croesus, aged 8.9 (O. Stowe) 0B—M. Williams's b g Waimatao, aged, 8.8 (B. Deeley) 0 10—J. B. Reid's b m Punka, 4yrs, 8.8 (W. Hogg) 0 6—Y\ T. Barren's br m Michaela, sjts, 8.6 (J. 0 5 —J. Biggins's b g Kilbrogan, Oyrs, 8.3 (G. Young) 0 3 —Messrs MeCoombe and Griffin's br g Bon Spec, 4vrs, 7.12 (W. Bush) ' , O 7—Exor.«. late "\Y. J. Douglas's ch g Maioha 4yrs, 7.0 (R. Reed) ... 0 15—J. Hurley's t g Demos, 4yrs, 7.9 (F. Corlett) ..". 0 12—J. G. Collins's th g Kipling, 4yrs. 7.5 (R. S. Bagby\ 0 17 —G. L. Stead's b g Melee, 4yrs, 7.4 (inc.' 51b pen;") (J. Maskcryl U 18—R. C. Gillies's br g Morthnm) oyrs, 7.3 (T. Reid) 0 16 —G. A. Palmer's br in Astinoffle, 4yrs, 7.3 (Morris) 0 19^ —J. Goring Johnston's br f Ermine, 3yrs, 7.3 (J. Hockley) ... 0 •I—Messrs Murphv and Griffiths's b ■« Brackeiiiield, 4yj-s, G. 13 (D. Cotton) 0 13—H. Elisor's b g Cerberus, 4vrs, 6.5 (A. ilcCormack) 0

Soon after tho start Inali took charge and establishing a good lead, she ivas never headed, winning by two lengths from Onslaught, who finished fast and beat Silver Link by a length, with Croosns 'and Kipling next, with Cerberus and Maioha prominent among tho others. Time lmin 12 2-ysec. RICCARTON WELTER, Of 400 sovs; second horso 80 sots, nmi tihirei lioii'.soi. 40 sots. >Jine furlongs. 2—Royal Star, 8-12 (F. C. Porter) 1 4—Roval Stag, D. 5 53 I—First Salute, 8.5 , 3 Also started —5 Karo 10.6. 7 Killowen 10.2, 11 AVaidancer 9.1, 2 Caverock S.lO (coupled winner), 3 Bnrrnngong S.», 0 John Barleycorn 8.7, 8 Sedd-el-Hahr 8.4, 6 Glcnshine 8.3, 10 Hiero 8. Killowen quickly supplanted Burj-an-Kong in the lead, but in the straight Royal Stag went to tho front, only to i:o passed by Royal Stt.r who won by hali-a-lenglh. First Salute being a similar distance away third. Time, lmin ossec. STEWARDS' INQUIRY At tho conclusion of the New Zealand Cup, the stewards held an inouiry into H. Young's handling of Gay Lad, and after hearing evidence, came to tho conclusion that the horse was injudiciously and badly ridden. .

TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES

Press Association. CIUUSTCHCECH. November V Following arc .the acceptances for the second day:—

THE NEW ZEALAND TIMES. MONDAY. NOVEMBER'10. 1910. RACING. NEW ZEALAND CUP, Of 2000 sovs; second horse 4G0 sovs, and third horso 200 sovs from tho stake. Two miles. 3— K. S. Williams's b g Vagabond, by Martian—Gipsy Girl, 5 yrs, 7.13 (B. Deeley) 1 8— “Air P. Somes’;,” hr g Battle Song, by Signor—Armistice, 6 yrs, 7.3 <D. Colton) 2 ” —Sir G. Clifford's ch g Heathorcoto, by Bpniform—lioatherbrae, 4yrs, 7.9 (G. Young) 3 9— Mr J. B. Reid's b g Kilmoon, by Ivilbroney—St. Sophia, 4yrs, 8.6 (W. Robinson) ,J 5— V. and E. Riddi ford’s b m 'Mascot, by Martian —Mary of Argyle, 6yrs, 8.6 (A. Reed) ... 0 2—W. J. Phillips’s br g Nobleman, by Sir Laddo—Lady Stockwell, aged, 7.13 (C. Emerson)... 0 4— A. McAuley’s b g Kilrush, by Kilbronoy—Prank, 5y<rs, 7.13 (including 10!b penalty) (J. Olson) ". 0 I—J. Grigg’s b h Gay Lad, by , Cellini—Oaysomo, 5yrs, 7.12 (H. Young) 0 6— H. Whitney’s br m Rose Pink, by Kilhroncy—Madder, 6yrs, 7.9 (including 51b penalty) (R. Reed) 0 10— J.- Goring Johnston’s Idle g Hurry Up, by Advance—Mouottc, 4yvs, 7.5 "(including 101b penalty) (R. S. Bagby) 0 12— W. Stone’s br g Elous, by Elysian—Koworoworo, 4yrs, 7.3 (T. L. Reid) 0 14—B. L. Joll’s br g Bingham, by ’All Black—Esmoh, 5yrs, 6.8 (A. , McCormack) u 13— Dwau Bros.’ blk m Sweet Tipperary,. by King’s Guest—Golden Ball, Gyre, 6,8 (G. Carmont) li 1882— W. Robinson’s Ouidcis; time, 4S sec1883— W. Robinson’s Liverpool; time, 5U sec1884— G. Clifford’s Stonyhurst; time, 53 sec. 1885— Goodman’s Apropos; time, 52 sec- y 188G—II. Goodman’s Silvermark; time, •48sec. . , 1857—II. Goodman’s Sommeil;’ time, 92 see. 1SSS—K. Cutts’s Cynisca; time, 50sec. 1889—.1. Harris’s Pygmalion; time, 51 see. 1590 — S. 11. Gollan’s Namoa; time, all sec. 1591— G. G. Stead’s Stepniak; time, 50 sec- ’ , 1802—J. B. Reid’s Skirmisher; time, 49J see. 1893—11. O’Brien's Philson; time, -ISsec. 1801—J. Paul's Caribou; time, 50fsee. 1895 —G. G. Stead’s Bombshell; time, 484 sec. i: lS06—G. G. Stead’s Multiform; time, ‘T80G—J. D. Ormond’s Sir Lanccleot; time, 49sec. 1897—G. G- Stead’s Conqueror; time, ■IS 1-5 see, 1S98—G. G. Stead's Tolstoi; time, 50 1-9 sec. 1899— G. Stead’s Romanoff; time, 51 3- ■ 1900— B. J. Watt’s Indian Queen; tune, -48 3-osec. , 1901— G. G. Stead’s Orloff; time, 51 4-a sec. 1902— Sir G. Clifford’s To-morrow; time, ■ 50 l-3sec. 1903— G- G- Stead’s Golden Lily; time. 47 2-5sec. . , ,. 1904— G. G. Stead’s Munjeet; time, 49 4- . . „ .. 1905 — Allen and Hobbs s Ivanoff; time, 1906— J. D. Ormond’s Eona; time, 49sec. 1907— G. G. Stead's Armlet; .time, 49scc. 1008—W. and G. Stead’s Nauliform; time, 49 2-5see. 1909— G. D. Greenwood’s Danube; time, 48 4-osec, 1910— W. G. and G. L. Steads Culprit; time. 48 4-5sec. . 1911— G. Clifford’s Winning Way; time, 49sec. . f 1912— W. Nidd’s Poronilla;’ time, 48 2-o i G.J.G. RACES TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES CHRISTMAS !. And Gifts For Friends Abroad! Send them the Ideal Gift from Maori/and New Zealand Greenstone. See Littlejohns’ display o£ Greenstone pieces at prices ranging from a few shillings to many pounds. Choose a suitable piece and post it away by the NEXT ENGLISH MAIL W. LITTLEJOHN & SON, LIMITED. 222-224 Lambton Quay — — WELLINGTON. * (By “Carbine.”) FIXTURES. Nov. 12—Auckland li.C. t Nov. 10. 12 15—Canterbury J.C, Nov. 12. 13 —Winton J.O. Nov. 19— Ashhuist-Pohangina E.C. THE NEW ZEALAND CUP Saturday’s New Zealand Cup was responsible for the downfall of one of tho hottest favourites that oyer stepped out in tho event, for quite apart from the reading of the machine at the dose of the belting. Gay Lad was supported to the ftetont of many thousands. Vagabond’s Cup victory disposes of the theory that he cannot stay. Tho big, dcop-chcsted son of Martian looked every inch a stayer, but there was an uneasy feeling against hint that ho might not be induced to do his best. Battle Song's second in the Cup was a good pei'.onnnnce, seeing that the Trentham horso had had very little racing to prepare him for so severe a contest. Ho was given a run in tho Wellington Handicap last month, an event run over an eleven-furlong course. He ran a good race, and when heads wore turned for homo ho showed up among the loaders. Just as suddenly ho faded out, and when the winning post was reached ho was. not among the first three. All too little o———— VAGABOND WINS THE GUP INAH SECURES STEWARDS' HANDICAP. WELCOME STAKES WON BY MOOR-FOWL. (Special to the ‘'Times.”) CHRISTCHURCH. November 8 Tho opening of Canterbury’s great Spring carnival was ushered in under perfect conditions to-day, when the Canterbury Jockey Club made n start with its meeting, Tho course at Riocarton looked at its best, and there was an exceptional}’ largo attendance, including visitors from all parla of the Dominion. Tho racing track was in good order, though still a trifle dead from the effects of the recent rain. The totalisator handled £72,365 as against £48,026 10s last year. Results :— . SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horso GO sovs, and third horso 30 sovs from the stake. Two miles. King Rufus—The Boyne, aged, King Rufus —the Boyne, aged, 11.9 (F. W. Ellis) I 3 —P. Delargy’s b g Hylans, by Hymettns—Temerity, aged, 11.8 ’ (J. T. Humphries) 2 Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH. November U Following arc .the acceptances for the second day;— MIDDLETON HURDLES. Of 200 sovs; one mile and,three-quarters. bfc. lb. st. lb. Bjorneborg 10 13 Jack Svmous 9 5 Kohu 10 12 Sea Bhie ... 9 U San Sebas- , tian 11) 9 CRITERION HANDICAP. Of 700 sovs; seven furlongs. Punka ■ 8 9 Mis? Mimic 7 5 Croesus S 3 Kipling 7 -I Michaela 8 4 Demos T 4 Karo 8 3 Aslinome ... 7 0 Tigritiya .... 8 0 Mustard Pot <i 7 Muioha ...... 7 11 Sweet. Killowrn ... 7 9 Tipperary 0 7 Di'ibblo 7 3 ' Eleus 7 5 IRWELL HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; four furlongs. Sunny Corner 7 J3 Strelussia ... 7 4 Wake 7 13 f-’anlnbilo ... 7 2 Samovar ... 7 9 Shamrock ... 7 2 Smoke 7 0 Tropical ■ ... 7 0 •Mantua 7 4 tiieniake ... G 12 La Pais , 7 4 , Listening Post 7 -1 . METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, Of 1250 sovs; one mile and a* hair. Afterglow ... 9 1 Rose Pink ... 7 8 Mascot 8 10 Hurry Up ... 7 S Kilmooa ... 8 7 Eleus • 7 5 Kilrush 8 4 Bonnio Heathercote 8 2 Heather 7 5 ButUosong ... 7 13 Falstaff 7 1 Royal Star ... 7 9 ASHLEY HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs: one mile. mlnitii niiii iiiiii ii ii ii ii iiuti ii ii ii ii iiii ii ii ii ii iiii n ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii it ii ii ii ii h ii Nji ii mi heed was taken of this perfoimnnco, otherwise the second dividend which 2—Exors, late W. J. Douglas’s oh g Kohu, bv Espartero—Te Pula, Seaeprite ... 9 3 Red Pool ... 7 12 First Salute 8 13 Arch Salute 7 11 Acquittal ... 8 12 Barley Rigs 7 11 Elgmont Park 8 6 Calauria ... 7 7 Orange Lovelock ... 7 2 Bitters 8 5 Silenus 7 0 Red Signal ... 8 4 R.ippingill ... 7 0 Tortrix 8 2 Tnckorv ... 7 0 EPSOM HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 400 Sovs; one mile. Melee _ 9 9 Brackenfielti 8 4 Seasprite ... 8 11 John Almoner ... 8 10 Barleycorn 8 2 Caveroek - ... 8 10 Gloiishine ... 8 0 MacDuff 8 8 Bingham ... S O Burangong 8l 7 Hiero 8 0 First Sanite 8 7 Achilledes ... 8 C Sedd el Bahr 8 4 JUVENILE; PLATE, Of 5C0 sovs; five furlongs Amylha.s ... 8 -7 Humbug ... 7 10 Miss Mimic 8 2 Eight and Prodigal ... 8 0 Left 1! 11 ,ii ■■iiii mh h i«. “Mr Somes's” gelding returned would have been smaller. 5yrs, 10.2 (R. Thompson) 3 4 —lance Wood’s b g Sonnino, 6yrs, U —G, L, Stead’s In- g Starland, by_ Nassau—Stardancer, 3yr.s. 6.7 THE MOST INTERESTING COLUMN OF TO-DAY’S “TIMES” SPECIAL NEWS FROM The HOUSE OF “K.&S.” . SUCCESS OF THE MARTIANS. A notable thing regarding Vagabond’s Cup win is that still another of the Martian family has succeeded in the race. Tho success of the,Martians in recent New Zealand Cups * s remarkable; — 1919 Vagabond, by Martian —Gipsy Girl. 1918 Sasanof, by Martian— Ukraine. 1917 Menelaus, by Martian — Lovelorn. 1916 Ardenhor, by Martian— Mary of Argyll. In Menelaus’s year Martians filled tho places. The winner only got home by a heck from his stablomate, Johnny o Bilard’s ch g Austin, aged, 9 tj. Lambess) 0 6 —R. Mahoney’s ch g Jack Symons, aged, 9 (G. Eeilding) 0 Austin and Jack Symons nlade the early running, with Paraoa and Hylans last. At the end of sis furlongs Paraoa moved up and at the mile post ho and Kohu joined tho leaders. Paraoa and Kohu were in charge a little further on, while at the homo turn Hylans also improved his position. At the last hurdle he was just behind Paraoa, who won easily by two lengths, Kohu being two lengths further back, with Jack Symons a poor fourth. Time 3min 49sec. SPRING PLATE, Rose Pink and Bingham led on to the course proper, where the former was steadied, Bingham going on past the stand, just dear of Elous, with Kilrush and Star-land next, followed by Nobleman, Rose Pink, Hurry Op. Heathercote, and Gay Lad. while Battle Song, Mascot, Vagabond, and Sweet Tipperary were the tail of tho field. At Cutts’s Bingham and Eleus were two lengths clear of Kilrush and Starland, with Kilmoon nest_ followed by Sweet Tipperary, who had put in a strong run, while Gay Lad had dropped back last. Turning into the back stretch Nobleman made a forward move, and at tho mile post, where Eleus and Bingham wore still in charge, 1913— E. J. Watt’s Downham; time, 49 1914— Sir G. Clifford’s Battle Ere; time, 1915— D wan Bros-’ Sweet Tipperary; time, 49 2-5sec. • ... 1916— H. T. Troutbeck’a Simonides; time, 48sec. ,, 19X7- —W. B. Herberts Bo-Peep: time, 48 3-5?.ec. 1918—G. L. Stead’s Surveyor; time, 48 sec. *Dead heat. APPRENTICES’ HANIiLOAP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. One mile. 4—D. J. Goodwin’s br g Earnout Park, by Sylvia Park—Tottie,