SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18399, 10 November 1921, Page 8

SPORTING.

C.J.C. METROPOLITAN MEETING, THIRD DAY. (Pm United Pbksh Association.! CHRISTCHURCH, November 9. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Metropolitan meeting was continued to-day. The weather for the most part was cold and showery. The attendance was fair. The totalisator returns were £63,669, againet £66,809 on the third day last year. Results:— PORT COOPER HURDLES, of SOOsovs. One and three-quarter miles.—l Ore Ore, 10.9 (A. M’Donald), 1; 2 Maniahera. 11.5, 2; 3 General Potain, 11.2, 3. Other starters: 4 Dick 10.9, 5 Good Start 10.2, 6 Staff Officer 9.0, 7 Sir Fanciful 11.3, 8 Whipcord 10.0, 9 Hylans 12.1. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 16 l-ssoc. Good Start fell SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.— 1 Farceur, 9.1 (G. Young). 1; 2 Prosperity. 8.9, 2; 3 Red Kriss, 8.3, 3. Also started : 4 April Folly 7.7, 5 Balderdash 7.7. 6 The Cypher 7.11, 7 Andante 7.2, 8 Waetea 6.7. Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 0 3-ssec. OTAIO PLATE, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —7 W. T. Haziett’s Mazama (King’s Guest—Eland), 8.11 (F. C. Porter), 1; 2‘ A. Hill’s Bonnie Maid, 9.3, 2; 4 C. G. Dalgety’s Warlove, 9.7, 3. Also etarted: 1 Esperance 8.13, 3 Dutch Courage 8.9, 5 Caverock 8.13, 6 Rebuff 8.0, 8 Iliero 8.0. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 35sec. CANTERBURY CUP. 1

Of lOCOsovs. Two miles and a-quarter. 2—F. S. Easton’s bg Amythas, by Demosthenes—Gold Treasure. 9.2 a (A. J. M’Flinn) 1 5 —G. L. Rutherford’s bg Royal Star, by Martian—Lady Victoria, 8.6 (H. Young) 2 7—G. L. Stead’s brg Starland, by Nassau—Sr-ardancor (J. Campbell) 3 Also started : 1 Cupidon 7.6, 3 Vagabond 9.6, 4 Penitent 7.6, 5 Sasanof 9.6, 6 Starland 9.5 Oupidon took charge at the start, followed by Penitent. Starland. Amvthas, Royal Star, Sasanof. and Vagabond. There was little change for half the journey, but then Amythas made a forward move, and joined Cupidon in tho lead seven furlongs from home. A little further on Vagabond moved up, and at the five furlong post Amythas had run to the front, with Vagabond and Starland next. Amythas was first into the straight, where Royal Star ran into second place. Amythas easily he'd his lead, and won by three lengths, Royal Star beating Starland by six lengths. Penitent was several lengths away fourth, with Cupidon fifth. Time, 3min 55sec. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile.—lo Pluto, 7.7 (R. Choate). 1; 2 Affectation, 8.11 (R. S. Bagby), 2; 5 Royal Mac, 6.10 (A. Peart), 3. Also started: 1 Tamateto 8.4, 3 Delight 7.11, 4 Trespass 8.2. 6 Purple Spur 6.10, 7 Grotesque 7.11, 8 Bonnie Heather 7.11, 9 Pitprop 6.8. 11 Silver Link 9.3, 12 Printemps 7.7, 13 Malaga 7.7. Tamatete and Pluto led into the straight. On reaching the distance Affectation and Royal Mac joined in, and in a desperate finish Pluto heat Affectation by a short head, with Royal Mao another head away. Tamatete was fourth. Time, Imin 39 3-sseo. OAK STAKES. Of 750sovs. For three-year-olds. Weight 8.10. One mile and a-half. 1 — Geo. Gould’s b f Palestrina, 'Clarenceux—Judith (C. Emmerson) ... 1 2R. A. M’Konzie’s b f Cleasanta, All Black—Westell (J. Barry) 2 SJ. B. Re id’s br f Kileullen, Kilbroney—Esther (H. Young) 3 6H. H. Fisher’s ch f Matata, Sunny Lake—Marta 0 4—Estate late W. J. Douglas’s blk f Taipairu, Mountain Knight—Barama 0 7 F. G. Hanlon’s ch f Bonnie Lady, Boniform —Portland Lass 0 3 Geo. Hume’s br f Princess Pat, All Black—Martian Princess 0

Kileullen was smartest away, and led out of the straight from Cleasanta and Princess Pat, with Palestrina bringing up the rear. Running past Cutis’s Kileullen cleared out from tho field, and held her advantage to the straight, where Palestrina ran up from the rear, and won. casing up, by a length from Cleasanta. who was four lengths in front of Kileullen. Princess Pat was fourth. Time. 2min 35scc.

ASHLEY HANDICAP, of 350sovs. One mile. —4 Silent King, 8.3 (F. Voight), 1; 2 Whipping Boy. 7.12. 2: 7 St. Easel, 9.1. 3. Also started: Bonnie Winkie 8.4, 3 Kerb 8.1. 5 The Reaver ear. 7.7, 8 Shandy car. 7.4. Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 40 l-ssec. AVON WELTER HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—l2 Castellan, 7.11 (C. Emerson), 1; 9 Humboldt, 8.3, 2; 7 Songbird, 8.4, 3. Also started: 1 Scrimmage 8.5, 2 Danger Zone 8.12, 3 Rosewreath 8.13, 4 Mias Gold 9.0. 5 Palamon 3.4. 6 Sombric 8.4, 8 Callaghan 8.13. 10 Tatau Tatau 8.2, 11 Tinihanga 8.13. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 26 l-ssec.

C.J.C. MEETING. CANTERBURY CUP DAY. NOTES BY SENTINEL. CHRISTCHURCH, November 6. Tho Now Zealand Cup meeting was continued in showery weather of a mild nature, and not heavy enough to affect the state of tho course, which provided good going. There was an excellent attendance, find the card provided some of the most interesting sport ever seen on the course. Close and exciting finishes were the order of tho day, Amythas smashed up tho opposition in the Canterbury Cup in fine style, and has again proved himself to be one of the-beat horses that lias ever sported silk in the dominion. He stayed on in fine style, and the result was never in doubt after he strode to tho front half -a mite from home. The Jockey Club Handicap was a fin© race, and there was very little between tho placed three as they flashed past tho post. The result suggests that neither Tamateto nor Grotesque stay, and form worked out welt. Taking a line through Winning Hit’s win in the Dunedin Guineas Pluto was entitled to a good chance. Silver Link was never in the picture. Palestrina won so well that it is matter of regre,t tbit her engagement in the Derby was allowed to lapse, as she must have given Winning Hit a good gallop' for classic honours. St. Easel finished well when in the Ashley, and must be dangerous on Saturday.

The card concluded with a great finish in the Avon Welter, in which Castellan,. Humboldt, and Songbird passed the post' almost in lino. Ore Ore was elected a strong order for the Port Cooper Hurdles, and again the race became a duel between him and Maniahera. Genera'! Petain made the running with Maniahera, with Ore Ore in close attendance. As they turned for home Maniahera was just in front of General Petain, As they landed over the lust hurdle Maniahera looked all over a winner, but Ore Ore wore him down in a good finish, and beat him by a neck. General Petain was almost four lengths away, followed by Whipcord, Staff Officer, and Sir Fanciful. General Potoin jumped much better than on the first day. and at the same rate of improvement should bo harder m beat on Saturday. Good Start fell at the second last hurdle, and none of the others had a chance with the two Farceur and Veil were hacked down to. a very short pn'-e in the Spring Nursery, probably in the hope of them finishing first and second, and, paying one dividend. Farccu - won handsomely, but Prosperity and Tied Kriss both beat Vcib although they had no chance with the winner, who is a fine, stvlish-looking colt. Ho benefited considerably by bis race in the Welcome Stakes. Apnl Follv. Waetea. and Balderdash were well un in the early stages, but Red Kriss did not begin welt as - when he won on Monday. Tlie field got away'* to an excellent start in the Otaio Plate. and Rebuff led Mnzama out of the straight. Mazama joined Rebuff going along the back. Esperance got knocked right back before reaching the four furlong post, and Mazama drew out before reaching the straight, and keeping rpnr. won by two lengths from Bonnv Maid. Warlove was a moderate third, followed by Caverook and Hioro, The bump administered to Esperance settled her chance. Great interest was taken in the Canterbury Cup. in which it was claimed that as the weight-for-age scale favoured three-year-olds when running over a distance • of ground, Cnpidon would beat Amythas. Tt was. however, overlooked that Amythas is quite mi exceptional horse, and one quite good enough to upset established theory. Cunidon carried over £369 more on the totalisator .than Amythas. Oupidon at, once set a solid paoe, and was still in charge, when racing along the back, with Amythas handv, and the others close up, Sasanof being in the rear. Racing past the four furlong post Amythas came on from Cnpidon. and striding along, won by three lengths from Royal Star; who beat Starland by four lengths, followed by Penitent end Cnpidon. Amythas received rounds of

applause as he came back to the sealed. The position occupied by Royal Star shows that his win in the New Zealand Cup was no fluke, and also that he should have won the Metropolitan Handicap. The sectional times of the race were: six furlongs, Imin If) 3-ssec; 10 furlongs, 2min 12sec; ; 12 furlongs, 2tnin 37seo; 14 furlongs, 3min 3 4-5?eo; and the full distance, Sillin' 54 4-6 sec. The Jockey Club Handicap was a great race The public went very strongly for Tamatcle. The field got away from a good line, and Tamalcte and Pitprop at once drew clear, and were followed by Affectation and Pluto. After going a couple of furlongs Tamatetc had- Pitprop beaten. The latter got badly bumped as he dropped back. Approaching the distance Pluto had Tamateto beaten, and then Affectation and Royal 'Mac put in their claims, and in a great race home Pluto beat Affectation by a head, whilst Royal Mac was another head away. Tamatete was about four lengths off, followed by Trespass and Purple Spur. They ran the first half in „48 3-ssec, and the hot pace helped to settlfCTamatete and Pitprop, ns well as most of the field. Those who remembered the race Pluto gave Winning Hit in the Dunedin Guineas gave_ him a good chance in the race. At the weights Affectation ran a great race, and was gradually wearing down Pluto as they reached the post. Kilcullon lent additional interest to the Oaks Stakes by streaking away to about a dozen lengths’ lead from Cleasanta as they turned into the back stretch. She was still well clear at the turn into the straight, where Palestrina, who had made up a lot of ground, drew up with Cleasanta. Palestrina, however, came on and won easily by two lengths from Cleasanta. It' was a good performance on the part of the winner, as at the mile post she must have been fully 15 lengths away from the leader. Kilcullcn just lasted long enough to beat Princess Pat for third place. The form displayed by Palestrina is sure to boom Oiarcncciix as a sire, and there is no doubt bo promises to prove a very valuable addition to our bloodstock.

Whipping Boy and Kerb got well away in the Ashley Handicap, and ran together to tho straight. Whipping Boy had Kerb beaten before reaching the distance, but Silent King, who was always handy, drew up and won by a neck. St. Easel came with a late run and finished one length and a-half away. Bonnie Winkie was close up, fourth, and then came Valdamo and Tho Heaver. Kerb ran like a non-stayer, and judging by her form, six furlongs is about as far as she can go at present. Silent King ran the best race he has shown for some time, and now that he lias struck form should win again. ' In the Avon Welter Tatau Tatau got well away, and also Tinihanga, Humboldt, and Songbird; whilst after going a couple of furlongs Caliaghan and Scrimmage were knocked back last. Tatau Tatau led into the straight from Songbird, Humboldt, and Castellan. Tatau Tatau retired at the distance, and in a good fighting finish Castellan beat Humboldt by u short head, with Songbird half a length’ off. third. Rose Wreath was close up foufth, followed by Miss Gold and Tatau Tatau. Emerson rodoan excellent race, and made a \vell-timed and vigorous effort at the finish, widen resulted in a win by the narrowest of margins. Rose Wreath ran a good race tinder her weight, and may be found doing better on the final day of the meeting.

HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY’S EVENTS. iPkb United Fnasa Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 9. Suburban Hurdle Handicap, o£ 350sovs. Ones round and a distance.—Ruddy 12.9, Sir Fanciful 12.7, Dribble 11.8, The Digger lfeß, Good Start 11.5, Aehillous 10.6, Staff Officer 10.5, Mandrake 10.5, Nautical 9.13, Sir Roseborry 9.11, Bedrock 9.5, Glentannor, Ruddy Gold, Benefit, Paul Pry, Attent, Strattiglass, Sonny 9.0. Cressy Welter Handicap, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Affectation 10.9, Mustard Pot 9.13, Macduff 9.12, Sunny Corner 9.9, Blackmail 9.9, Bon Spec 9.2, Rose Wreath 8.13, Miss Gold 8.13, Tinihangia 8.13, Sunny Loch 8.12, Fulsome 8.12, Backsheesh 8.12, Will Oakland 8.9, Corn Rigs 8.9, Callaghan 8.9, Braokenfield 8.7, Gamecock 8.6, Castellan 8.6, Humboldt 8.6, Some Kid 8.4, Askari 8.4, Cleasanta 8.4, Songbird 8.4, Sembric : 8.3, Pyjama 8.3, Palamon 8.2, Danger Zone 8.2, Meteorite 8.2, Counterstroke 7.10, Pabrinade' 7:10, KilcidlpiiT 7,10, Silent King 7.8, Battle Scene, The Reaver, Sleepy Head, Roseday, Madam Chiron, Cerberus, Te Kuri, Creme Do Menthe, Tiranga, Thestius, Kilbarry, Petunia, Kilroy, Rod Hind 7.7. Seymour Handicap, of 350sovs. Seven furlongs.—Egotism 10.1, Humboldt 9.4, St. Easel 9.3, Coniston 9.1, Silent King 8.13, Battle Scene 8.10, Martian Miss- 8.6, Valdamo 8.6, Taipairu 8.5, The Reaver 8.3, Roseday 8.2, Horatius 8.2, Kilfane 'fill, Sungleam 8.1, Kilderg 8.1, Kerb 8.1, Limelight 7.13, Lady Polly 7.13, Seaside 7.11, Kilbarry 7.10, Starlike 7.10, Cerberus 7.9, Carnbrae 7.7, Killeney T.l, Headlong 7.7, Timepiece 7.7, Cold Steel 7.7, Urgency 7.6, Red Gown 7.5, Tres Bon 7.3, Kerry Star, Roniform, Dame Straitlace, Angelo, Blush, Conflict, Ma Protegee, Shandy, Corsioa, Boadicea, Bonnie Lady, Cuirasse 7.0. Members’ Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Silver Link 9.3, Affectation 9.3, Maioha 9.2, Winning Hit 8.7, The Hawk 8.7, Rude 8.7, Clean Sweep 8.2, Miss Mimic 8.2, Trespass 8.1, Mustard Pot 7.13, Macduff 7.13, Sunny Corner 7.12, Silver Peak 7.11, Blackmail 7.11, Michaela 7.10, Inah 7.9, Delight 7.8, Grotesque 7.7, Malaga 7.2, Printemps 7.1, Royal Mac 7.1, Rose Wreath 7.0, Miss Gold 6.13, Cleasanta 6.12, Fulsome 6.12, Tinihanga 6,12, Will Oakland 6.11, Callaghan 6.9, Brackenfield 6.9, Corn Rigs 6.9, Songbird, Askari, Danger Zone, Soldier’s Love, (laverock, Some Kid, Scrimmage, Purple Spur, Kilcullen, Tatau Tatau, Tommy Rot, Meteorite, Barleycorn, Princess Pat, Te Kuri, Creme De Menthe, Warpath, Horatius 6.7. Pioneer Handicap, of 400sovs. Five furlongs.—Farceur 10.1, Prosperity 8.9, Sir Otway 8.2, Veil 8.2, Red Kriss 8.0, Uncle Alex. 7.13, Tressayr 7.12, Wartune 7.10, Viyclla 7.8, Zany 7.8, Wink 7.5, The Cypher 7.3, Tricrmain 7.3, Para 6.12, Ardour 6.12, Many Kittle 6.9, Kilroo 6.9, Swallow Flight 6.7, Heraldry 1 6.7, Pickaninny 6.7. Danella 6.7.

Fendalton Handicap, of lOOOsovb. Ono mile and a-quarter.—Rouen 9.7, Maioha 9.7, Affectation 9.2, Rude 9.0, Gasbag 9.0, Foo Chow 8.12, Silver Link 8.11, Winning Hit 8.10, Dainty Step 8.10, Radial 8,9, Starland 8.7, Vespucci 8.7, Bpnnetter 8.6, Miss Mimio 8.5, Kilgour 8.3, Pluto 8.3, Bonnie Heather 8.1, Mac Duff 7.13, Elrius 7.12, Isabel, 7.12, Clean Sweep 7.12, Palestrina 7.12, Mazama 7.9, Malaga 7.7/ Warlove 7.5, Delight 7.5, Sunny Corner 7.5, Egotism 7.5, Gamecock 7.3, Bonnie Maid 7.2, Rose Wreath 7.0, Almoner 7.0, Prince Martian 7.0, Moutoa Ivanova 7.0, Callaghan 7.0, Sunny Loch 7.0, Penitent 7,0, Palamon 6.13, Scrimmage 6.12, Caverock 6.10. Espcrance 5.9, Silent King 6.7. Dutch Courage 6.7, Kiloullen 6.7, Songbird 6.7, Purple Spur 6.7,' Taipairn 6.7, Princess Pat 6.7, Hiero 6 7, Bluff 6.7.

METROPOLITAN TROTS. SECOND DAY’S 1 ACCEPTANCES. CHRISTCHURCH, November 9. The following arc the acceptances for the second day of tho metropolitan meeting; Whiteleigh Handicap (in saddle), of SOOsovs. Two miles—Mushroom. Merry Bingen, Our Goldie, Truganini 5 seconds, Arran Lad 6, Colonel Havelock 7, Bunddberg, Peter the First 8, Albertoria, Roi Alto, Randolph 10.

Railway Handicap (saddle), of 300?ovs. One mile.—Goldstream scratch, Xavier, Captain Stanley, Play Boy, .King Karri, Silver Shoe 3, Bush Boy, Letitia, Soprano 4, Childwood, Embracer, Star Queen, Watchman, Imperial Fan, Glen Mavis 5. Courtney Handicap (saddle), of lOOOsovs. Two miles. —Willie Loncoln 2 seconds, Sherwood 3, General Link, Vice-Admiral, Whispering Willie 5, Capriccio 7. Partner 8. November Handicap (saddle), of 400sdvs. Two miles. —Nellie Scott scratch, Cromstall 1 second, Peter Mac, Prince Burlington, Schnapps. Albert Wallace 5, Oaknut, Gladeye. St. Hubert, Lear Dillon, Grand Denver, Merry Soul 7. Metropolitan . _ Handicap (harness), of SOOsovs. One , mile five furlongs.—Paul Default scratch, Sympathy, Coil 2 seconds, Nancy Stair 3, Don Wild, Oulmet, Prince Hu on 4. Embracer, Makomako, Saints Bell. Fancy Boy, Jimmy Richmond 6. Free For All (harness), of SOOsovs. Ono mile’—Trix Pointer. Wililo ’Lincoln, Albert Cling, Mario Tempest, John Dillon. Sockhurn Handicap (harness), of 600sovs. Two miles. —Gold Boy 5 seconds, Beliflont Chimes 8, Marietta il. Theseus, Wild: Lad 12. Billy Parole, Harold Child 13. Effie Bingen 14. Marvin Junior. Olive L. 16) Gay Wilkes, Truganini, Lady Patricia 17. . Royal Handicap (harness), of GOdsnvs. One mile and a-quarter. —filbert Cling scratch. Paul Dufnult 3 seconds. Dillon Wood, Austurio 4. Jack Arrah, Birdwood, Chid, Emperor, Ena Bell 6

GOLF The Otago Golf 'Club and flic Ladies’ Club bold a combined foursome Bogey match at Ralmacewen yesterdnv afternoon. Despite some showers, a really enjoyable game to suited, and it is generally hoped that the fixture means the resumption of the old social relations that prevailed prior to the war, when monthly matches were held. The scoring yesterday was not particularly good, hut the winning cards (two down) are not discreditable. The result was a tie between Mr W. F. Edmond and Mrs Cook and H. Breach and Miss Theomi.'V

. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE QUEENSLAND CUP. BRISBANE, November 9. (Received Nov. 9, at 9.40 p.m.) JThe Queensland Cup resulted: —Lawn s§pwer 1, Ssrazor© 2, Demerantliis 3. Won by a length. _ Time, 3min 31scc. ' HIGH-PRICED COLT. '* MELBOURNE, November 9. - (Received Nov. 10, at 0.45 a.m.) The colt Heir Apparent was sold for 3300 guineas—a record for a three-year-old. Ethiopian brought 1700 guineas. BLOOD STOCK SALE. (From Oob Special Reporter.) u -Christchurch, November s. There ' was a poor market at the blood stock sale, which was held to-day, and most of tho youngsters were absolute bargains. The following prices were made: On account of Mr W. A. Nicholls, Spring Grove, Belfast. —Bay filly, by Winkie—Su Helen, Mr H. Tocker (Patangaroa), 2o guineas; chestnut colt, by Winkie—Addra (imp.), Mr G. D. Greenwood (Teviotdalc), 50 guineas; chestnut colt, by Winkie—Water. Spray, Mr R. Neill (Amberley), 35 guineas; brown colt, by Winkie —Foil, Mr H. Jefiercl (Hastings), 40 guineas. On account Mr L G. Duncan, Waikanoe.— Brown colt, by Boniform- —Skirl, Mr A. Murdoch (Dunedin), 110 guineas; brown colt, by Boniform—Kfllena, Mr W. R- Kemball (Masterton), 300 guineas; bay colt, by Boniform —Lady Stewart, Mr K. MacDonald (Riccarton), 100 guineas; brown filly, by Kilbroney —Glen Helen, Mr A. Beyle (Christchurch), 100 guineas; bay filly, by Boniform—Eibble, Mr J. C. South (Winchester), 80 guineas; bay filly, by B-onit'orm—Snow Waif, Mr H. B. Findlay (Ashburton), 35 guineas; bay colt, by Boniform—Merry Margaret, Mr A. Murdoch (Dunedin), 30 guineas; bay colt, by Kilbroney—Satisfaire, Mr IV. 11. Kimball (Masterton), 300 guineas; bay filly, by Boniform— Thames, Mr H. Telferd (Trentham), 35 guineas; brown filly, by Kilbroney—Spmmform, Captain Tabu Rhodes, 65 guineas; bay filly, by Kilbroney—Mayhap, Mi W, Gardiner, jun.-. (Oamc.ru), 100 guineas; - chestnut colt, by Boniform—Historiette, Mr A. M'Donald (Masterton), 190 guineas. On account Mr John Grigg (Longbeach).— Chestnut filly, by Gay Lad—Coronata, Mr M. Patrick (South Westland), 55 guineas; bay filly, by Gay Lad—Gargaron, Captain Tahu Rhodes (Ellesmere), T3O guineas; bay colt, bv Clarenceux —Love-a-duck, Mr J. T. Jamieson (Masterton), 150 guineas; bay filly, by Saxby—Honesty, Mr W. Brown (Christchurch), 70 guineas; bay filly, by Saxby— Trcbelli 11, Mr T. GrifiHhs (Blenheim), 60 guineas. On account of Mr R. A. Boyle (Christchurch), chestnut filly, by Solferino—Flower of the West, Mr J. M'Combe (Riccarton), SO guineas. On account of Mr J. F. Reid, Burnside.— bay filly, by Solferino —Zia, Mr J. M’Combe (Riccarton), 25 guineas: chestnut colt, by Sunny Lake —Stepka, Mr J. M'Combe, _l3O guineas; bay colt, by Boniform —Rosalita, Mr W. R. Kemball, IGO guineas; brown filly, by Martian —Rose Red, Mr W. R. Kemball, 325 guineas; chestnut colt, by Solferino— Kalino, Mr G. Fulton (Christchurch), 90 guineas; bay filly, by Solferino—Panama, Mr A. G. Hill (Dunedin), 40 guineas; bay colt, bv Solferino—Mazurka, Mr A. M‘Dor> aid (Masterton), 130 guineas; bay filly, by Solferino—Ailsa, Mr J. B. Reid (Eldershe), 85 guineas; bay filly, by Solferino—Raid, Mr A. M'Donald (Masterton), 75 guineas; bay fillv, by Solferino —Grey Linnet, Mr Murray Hobbs (Riccarton), 90 guineas; brown celt, by Solferino—Adour, Mr A. M'Donald (Masterton), 210 guineas. ■' On account of Mr E. Gates. Christchurch. Chestnut colt, by' Winkie—Lady Victoria, Mr H. Fisher (Dunedin), 140 guineas; bay colt, bv Winkie—Lady Minerva, Mr T. Masefield (Gough’s Bay), 63 guineas.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL. AUSTRALASIAN~TbuRING TEAM. FRENCH FEDERATION CRITICISED. Preai Association —By TeUeraoh —Cenyrirtt LONDON, November 7. The Athletic News says the decision of the • French Rugby Federation to disqualify the club providing a ground for the nroposed Northern Union match against the Australasians on January 1 has aroused considerable indignation .on the part of the Northern Union Council. ’ Franco’s objection is based on the’ ground of professionalism > but it is' pointed out that, when the soil of France needed': protection in 1914 the Northern Union lads of Yorkshire and v Lancashire who volunteered did not pollute La Belle France.—A. and N.Z. Cable. AMERICAN BOXING. A MATCH FOR BRENNAN. NEW YORK, November 5. Harry Greb easily defeated Charley Weinart in a 15-round bout. The winner is promised a bout with Dick Brennan. CRICKET. The second round of the Wellington Cricket Association’s Cup matches was concluded on Saturday. Wellington, having scored 453 for seven wickets on the previous Saturday, closed their innings at that total, but were unable to dispose of Old Boys twice in the afternoon, the latter making 193 (Lambert 97„ Tucker 34) end 143 for seven wickets (Tucker 48, Barclay 34). Midland. 154 and 28 for one wicket, gained a ten wickets victory over Hutt, 48 and IS3 (Condliffe 47). Thomdon 270 iChristopheraon, not out, 56, Phillips 52, King 52), secured an innings victory over Y.H.C.A., 113 and 71; and Petone, who scored 343 on the .previous Saturday, were similarly successful in their match field 46, Griffiths 32, Oakey 31). SCHOOLS’ CRICKET. The following is the draw for the second round of matches: Junior (A Grade). November 9. —Georg? Street A v. Normal, at North Ground; Forbury v. Anderson's Bay, at Caledonian; Cavershnm v. NorthEast Valley, at Oval No. 1. November 12.—. Albany Street v. George Street B, at North Ground; Kensington v. Mornington, at Momington; Arthur Street v. Christian Brothers, at Oval No. 3; M'Glashan College v. Maoandrew Road, at Caledonian; Musselburgh v. Kaikorai, at Oval No. 4. Junior (B Grade). November 9.—Musselburgh v. Arthur Street, at Oval No. 2: Caversham v. Macandrew Road, at Oval No. 3; Albany Street v. George Street C, at North Ground. November 12. —Ravensboume’ v. Macandrew Road C, at Ravensboume; Maori Hill v. M'Glashan College, at Clear; High Street v. Forbury, at Bathgate Park; Anderson’s Bay v. Momington, at Culling Park; Moray Place, a bye Senior. November 12.—High School A v. High School D, at Asylum No. 1; High School B V v. Christian Brothers B, at Asylum No. 2; Hieh School E v. M'Glashan, at Asylum No. 3 ■ H.i°h School F v. Normal, at Oval No. 1: Christian Brothers A v. Technical, at Oval No. 2; High School C, a bye.