SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19010, 5 November 1923, Page 10

SPORTING.

METROPOLITAN MEETING. ROUEN WINS THE CUP. GLENTRUIN SUCOTSSFUL IN ; STEWARDS. , (From Our Special Reporter.! ’ OHRISTOHURCH, November 3. The New Zealand Cup meeting was jtopened in hue weather, and there was a largo attendance. T he track was m excellent order, but a bit on the slow side. The card provided some splendid racing ond close finishes were seen in the majority ef the events. In the Sphing Hurdles Cerberus 'yon tPoanfortubly, and although Red Admiral lan a good race the former was too solid at the weights. Rorko s Drift had to tnake up a.lot of ground to finish third. Soliform. the winner of the Spring Plate, was going strongly until a furlong Coni tome, but had to bo shaken up at the finish. Swallowflight paid his dividend when he tame with a strong run at the finish ol the Linwood Handicap and got up in time to beat Uleaborg. Eosedav was made a strong favourite for the Cup' with Muraahi a good second goice and Pilliewinkie next in demand, uppy Warrior was the early pace-maker jErom Quest, Roseday, and Royal Star. Leaving the straight Quest and Happy Warrior clapped on the pace, and with Kilbird end Royal Star next opened up a gap from Roseclav, who was four or Eve lengths away from the leaders and three lengths m front of the next lot, headed by Dame Straitlace. Happy Warrior retired before reaching the far turn where Quest was leading Kilbiru, (Royal Star, Vagabond, and Muraahi. After passing the five-furlong post Roseday went right back on the rails Up to this stage he had been going well, but was crowded Iback. Quest led into the straight from Kilibird and Royal Star ami right up to the distance where Dame Straitlace took charge and looked a winner, but. Rouen, who had lost his place earlier in the race, came again with a strong run and got up in time to win by a neck. Roseday, who was one of the last into the straight, came througft on the rails and finished a length away third, just beating Royal Star. If Roseday could have held Ids place between the four and five-furlong posts he must have won, but Rouen also had to make up a good deal of lost ground, and his win was full of merit. After the race the stewards held an inquiry into the riding of Roseday and finally accepted the rider’s explanation. Going along the back Roseday, who was alwava on the rails, was travelling strongly, and "he was still going well after rounding the far turn. The rear lot then closed up, andwwhen Muraahi and Vagabond ranged alongside him the others also came on and Roseday was promptly blocked in and went iback to second last and was still there as they turned for home. He came with a preat run in the; straight and getting through on the rails managed to gain a 'place. It appeared as though Roseday. who was under a pull whilst the others were making a run, could not get going quickly enough to hold his place. This is often, 'the case. A horse under a pull is under a disadvantage when tackled by others coming with a run. and this appeared to ibe the cause of the trouble. Wilson states that when he lost his place the others came at him so fast that he could not go with them, and thus lost a royal chance of a win. There is no doubt that the horse was solidly backed by the owner, trainer, and rider, as well as their friends, in fact the stable was fairly confident of winning. Dame Straitlace ran a good race and so did Royal Star. Pilliewinkie disappointed bis admirers, and it is doubtful if he was ready to go two miles. Kilbird died away before reaching the distance. Quest was still looking like a winner after making mosQof the pace. 'The winner is about the only stayer sired by Bezonian and apparently the turn over the hurdles has greatly improved his stamina. Muraahi ran a fairly {food race, but found the journey a bit too far. Deucalion did better than was generally expected in finishing close to the placed lot. The sectional times wore 53sec, Ixnin 45 2-ssee, and 2min 37 2-6 sec. The Welcome Stakes was a battle royal ■t the finish between Killoera and Inferno. Bagby on Killccra got well away, and was a couple of lengths clear as they came to the Straight. He saw Inferno in plenty of time, but could not resist the latter’s challenge. The winner is a handsome, wellgrown colt, and fills the eye as one who should blossom into a Derby horse, but as an Absurd he may never add stamina to his brilliancy, although nothing could have 'finished more resolutely under punishment than he did to-day. Inferno was got by Absurd from Ayah, by All Red from Herinosa, by St. Leger—Lady Evelyn, by Pcrikin Warbeck —Pulchra. and so belongs to the same family as Multiform, Cruciform, and other high-class performers. The draw at the barrier for the Stewards from the rails was Peneus, Limelight, Muribaupo, Gazeworthy, Parody, Barn Owl, Tukia, Lovesign, Mireusonta, Wink, Glentruin. Rational, Many Kittle, Lady Fingers, Razzle Dazzle, Refrigeration. Mireusonta began the most smartly, and once in the straight was followed by Murihaupo, who •was going well, and Glentruin, who got a lucky opening on the rails at the finish to mark her second success in the race. The fact that she was coupled with Murihaupo made her price shorter than would otherwise have been the case, as the general opinion was that she was not quite forward enough to win. Until F. D. Jones, her trainer, returned from Sydney only a couple of weeks back she had not done any really fast work, and although galloping brilliantly during the last week the track watchers did not like her chance. Tukia looked to hold a good chance at the distance, but failed to finish nearer than a good fourth. Rational could be seen well up, hut wide out. in the early part, but he could not head off those nearer the rails. Murihaupo ran an excellent race and was finishing strongly, and Mireusonta stayed better than usual. Barn Owl ran fairly well, and so did Razzle Ifazzle after beginning from a wide position at the post. , , , After the race the stewards suspended J. Hall, the rider of Parody, for one month for interfering with Razzle Dazzle and Refrigeration shortly after (he start. Parody drew fifth place, but was sent to the outside of the field. Pritice Ferouz won the Riccarton Welter meritoriously, and Mantua and Gold Star hod to make up a lot of ground to finish pear the'placed lot. During the day the starting was excellent. ihe investments on the totahsator ran to £70.997 10s, compared with £79,141 10s last year. Results: SPRING HURDLES HANDICAP. Of 400sovs. Two miles, B—Mr H. Ensor’s b g Cerberus, by Menschikoff —Malevolence, aged, 11.5 (W. Scobie) 1 3 —Mr A. G. Hill’s Red Admiral. 10.4 (C. Dawson) 2 6—Messrs Price Bros.’ Rorke’s Drift, 9.11 (G. Feilding) 3 Also started: 2 Sir Fanciful 11.1, 1 Sir Roseberry 10.11, 5 Falstaff 10.4, 7 Lord Ashlea 9.0. Lord Ashlca and Rod Admiral led over the first hurdle, which brought down SitFanciful. The first-named pair continued in charge from Falstaff and Sir Roseberrv until passing the mile post, when Cerberus moved up. and Lord Ashlea dropped back. Cerberus led Red Admiral round the top. the pair being well clear of Falstaff. with Rorke’s Drift last. .Cerberus led over the last hurdle and. corning on won comfortably by three lengths from Red Admiral, who beat Rorke’s Drift by four lengths. Mr Rosoberry was a moderate fourth, and Lord Ashlea, whose saddle had slipped, was a long way back laat. Time, 3min 41 l-ssec. SPRING PL.\IE. ,01 400sovs. One mile. I—Mr A. M'Douald’s hr g Soliform, by Solferino— Adour, 3yrs. 7.7 (W. Bagby) 1 3 —Mr C. E. Elgar's Black Ronald. 7.7 (L). Gunn) 2 2 Messrs Clarkson and Pearson’s Red Wink, 8.2 (C. Emerson) 3 A*so started: 5 Viewpoint 7.7, 6 Scorn 7.7. 7 Kalakaua 7.7, 4 Mountain Crag 7.7. Soliform at once showed out, whilst Kala-k-iua was a bit slow to move. Soliform led Red Wink and Black Ronald along the back, and to the home turn, where the leader was still going well. Passing the distance. Red Wink and Black Ronald both challenged, but Soliform, under pressure, stalled them off and won by a length and a-half from Block Ronald, who beat Red Wink by ft neck. Mountain Crag wa s four lengths away, just in front of Scorn. Time. Imin 40 l-ssec. LINWOOD HANDICAP, , Of SOOsovs. Six fnrlontfs. 12—Mr W. Parson's ch g Swallowflight, by Autummis —Flitawav.. 4yrs. 7.3 (W. Patterson) 1 10 —Mr J. P. Murphy’s Uleaborg. 8.3 fC. Sinclair) 2 4—Mr T. H, White’s Geranial (A. Bagby] 3

Also started: 1 Goldtown 8.9, 7 Gossard 8.5, 9 Pvimiern 8.2. 2 Armillary 7.13, 3 Glaive 7.13, 6 Sabor 7.8, 8 Hall .Mark 7.7. 14 Gay Life 7.5, 18 Heraldry 7.1, 5 Gold Spinner V.O. 17 Knoklyn 7.0, 13 Purple Star 7.0. 11 Thorndale 7.0, 15 Sprinkler 7.0, 20 Integrity 7.0, 16 Spotlight 7.0, 21 Clever Kid 7.0. Hall Mark was left at the post'. Armillary and Uleaborg led to the straight, and were still in charge at the distance, where Armillary dropped out, leaving Uleaborg in charge. Geranial put in his claim, but as they were fighting it out Swallowflight came with a strong run and beat Uleaborg by n neck. Geranial was over half a length away, followed by Goldtown, Knooklyn, and Cold Spinner. Time, Imin 15scc. NEW ZEALAND CUP, Uf 2500sovs and a cup valued at £100; second horse SOOsovs; third horse 250sovs from the stake. Two miles. 8— Mr H. Heppener’s b g Rouen, by Bezonian—Lady Lacldo 6vrs. 8.5 (M." M’Carten) 1 9Mr J. S. Barrett’s br in Dame Straitlace, 6.7 (O. Voight) 2 1 — 31 r .T. Richardson’s ch a Rosetlav. 8.9 (A. 11. Wilson) 3 Also started; 5 Scion 9.0, coupled with Quest 7.9, 11 Royal Star 8.6, 7 Deucalion 8.6, 4 Palestrina 8.5, 10 Vagabond 8.1, 6 Scotch Mixture 7.11, 2 Muraahi 7.10, 3 Pilliewinkie 7.8, 15 Little River 7.11, 14 Kilbird 7.0, 13 Kilgour 6.11, 16 Kukunie 6.9. 12 Happy Warrior 6.7. Happy Warrior and Quest were the first to show out. and racing along the straight Warrior was just clear of Quest, followed by Roseday. Royal Star, Dame Straitlace, and Kilgour. The last bunch was headed by Palestrina. Muraahi, Scion, and Vagabond. Leaving the straight, Quest look charge, and at Cutl’s ho was a length in front of Happy Warrior, while Kilbird had joined Royal Star’ at the head of the otnors, with Roseday, Kilgour, and Dame Straitlace next. At the mile post Quest was still a length in front of Happy Warrior, -with Kilbird another length away, while Vagabond and Muraahi were moving up fast. There was little further change till they reached the six-furlong post, whore Happy Warrior was done with.' and Quest was still in front from Kilbird, who was three lengths clear of the next bunch, in which Royal Star, Vagabond, and Muraahi were the most prominent, whilst Roseday had dropped right back. Quest was first into the straight, but a little further on Dame Straitlace put in her claim, and at the distance these two were showing out. with Royal Star, Muraahi, and Kilbird still going well. A little further on Dame Straitlace got her head in front, but Rouen then appeared with a strong late run. while Roseclny also put in a challenge. Rouen gradually cut down the leaders and got up in time to beat Dame Straitlace by a neck. Roseday was over a length away, followed by Royal Star, Deucalion, t dliewinkie, -Kilbird. Quest, and Muraahi. The last to finish was Happy Warrior. Time, smin 27sec. ■WINNERS TO BATE. The following arc the winners of the New Zealand Cup to date: — 188.1.—8. O'Brien’s Tasman. 1884. — W. Hohinson’e Vanguard. 1885. —J. rUbrow’e Fusillade. 1886. K. J. Mason’s Spade Guinea. 1887. G. G. Stead’s' Lochiel. 1888. F. Butler’s Manton 1989.—5. H. Gollan’s Tirailleur. 1890.—J. Brett's Wolverine. 1881. — 1,. T. W. Hungerford’e British Lion. 1892. h B. Nathan’s St. Hippo. 1893. W, Douglas’s Boselelt. 18M_?.. Bradley’s Impulse. 1896.—H. Craig’s Euroclydon. 1896. M. Hobbs's Lady Zetland. 1897. M’Guinness’s Waiuku. ■ 1898. H. Gollan’s Tirant d’Eau. 1899. —F. K. George’s Seahorse. 1900. J. Borland’s Fulmen and Ifle Hen. J. B. Ormond’s Ideal (dead-hcat). 1901. —B. 'Gordon’s Tortulla. 1902. B. T Bennett’s Halberdier. 1903. A. Moss’s Canteen. 1904. —G. G. Stead’s Grand Rapids. 1906.—G. G Stead’s Noctuiform. 1906.—R. Shore’s Star Rose. 1907—F. Preston’s Frisco. 1908. T. H. Lowry’s Bownlall. 1909. —F. Tilley's Lady Lucy. 1910. E, J. Watt’s Bridge. 1911. —W. G. and G. L. Stead's and B. G. Greenwood's ■ Vice-Admiral. 1912. E. .T. Watt’s Midnight Sun. 1913. A. B. Burant’s Sinupis. 1914. 0. G. Dalgety’s Warstep and G. Hunter's Indigo rdead-heat). 1915. —L.' fl. M’Bonald’s Tangihou. 1916. 11. Friedlander’s Ardenrohr. 1917. V. and E. Riddiford’s Menelaus 1918. —W. G. Stead’s Sasnnof. 1919. K. S. Williams's Vagabond. 1920. —F. Preston’s Oratress. 1921. —G. L. Rutherford’s Royal Star. 1922. —E. Riddifnrd's Scion. 1923. —R. Heppencr’s Ronen. welcome Stakes, Of lOCOsovs. Five Furlongs. 2 Mr W. Hume’s b c Inferno, by Absurd -Ayah. 8.5 (M. M’Carten) 1 1— Mr A. M‘Donald’s br g Killochra. 8.5 (R. S. Bagby) 2 6—Mr F. S. Easton’s br g Rouex. 8.5 (H. Ryder) 3 Also started: 7 Haze 8.5, 3 Count Cavour 8.5. 4 Fool’s Paradise 8.5, 10 Tresham 8.5. 9 Stannist 8.0. 11 Kilmene 8.0, 5 Gamebag 8.0. 8 Lava 8.0. Killochra and Gamebag led to the straight and were closely attended by Tresham. Rouex, and Inferno. Killochra was in charge at the distance, and looked a sure winner when Inferno put in a challenge. A good finish saw Inferno wear Killochra down and beat him bv a good half-length. Rouex was a length away, with Tresham. who got blocked on the rails, close up fourth, and Gamebag next. Time. Imin ISeC ‘ APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. One mile. 6Mr G. Gerard’s br m Lucinctte, by Martian—Lady Lucy, 3yrs. 8.9 (F. Thompson) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr W. H. Ballinger’s Stream. 7.0 (O Butler) 2 2Mr J. B. Pearson’s Dutch Clock, 8.3 (W. Bagbey) 3 Also started: 1 Barmaid 9.0, 3 Frisco Mail 8.4, 7 Goosestep 7.5, 4 Balasor 7.8, 8 Bandelero 7.0, 9 Bonaria 7.0. Balasor lost his rider shortly after the start. Bonaria took up the running from Lucinette and Goosestep. 1 and they ran in that order to the straight. Lucinette then took charge, ■and stalling off Stream won by a long neck. Dutch Clock was two lengths away with Goosestep and Barmaid next. Time, Imin 43seo. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of ISOOsovs. Six furlongs I—Mr A. Chisholm’s ch m Glentruin, by Sunflower ll—Castoline. aged, 9.6 (M, M’Carten) 1 7Mr R. A. MacKenzie’s Mireusonta 8.5 (C. Reed) 2 1— Mr F. D. Jones’s Murihaupo, 8.4 (R. 8. Bagby) 3 Also started: 3 Rational 9.2, 11 Many Kittle 8.10, 6 Razzle Dazzle 8.3. 2 Tukia 7.13, 8 Limelight 7.11, 14 Gazeworthy 7.9, 12 Peneus 7.4, 4 Lovesign 7.3, ,13 Parody 7.3. 6 Lady Fingers 7.3. 15 Refrigeration 6.12, S Wink. 6.10’ 10 Bam Owl 6.7. Glentruin and Murihaupo were coupled. Mireusonta led Gageworthy and Murihaupo to the straight with Glentruin close up on the rails as they came to Ihe distance. Here Tukia and Barn Owl were handy to the leaders. Mireusonta was leading Murihaupo and Glentruin inside the distance, and in the last 50yds the lastnamed got ]hrough on the rails and beat Mireusonta by a short neck. Murihaupo was another neck away third. With Tukia close up fourth. Then came Barn Owl, Peneus, Razzle Dazzle. Lovesign, and Limelight. Time, Imin 12 4-ssec. RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. Nine furlongs. 3Mr A. R. M’Connor’s b g Prince Ferouz, by Fcramorz —Cheloma, syrs 3.12 (F. V. Porter) ... ... 1 2Mr C. E. Eigar’s Zouave, 8.8 (•I. Olsen) 2 10— Mr J. Trengrove's Angelo, 9.10 (D. Cotton) 3 Also started; 12 Some Kid 9.0, 9 Gay Juliet 8.13, 1 Ardour 8.9, 8 Castellan 8.9, 4 Cleasanta 8.8, 7 Mantua 8.4, 5 Guncase 8.2, 6 Whipping Boy 7.13, 13 Gold Star 7.7, 11 Pickaninny 7.7. Whipping Boy was the first to show out and Gold Star was the last (o leave. Pickaninny soon took charge from Guncase. Ardour. and Castellan, who were followed by Angelo. So they ran to the straight where Prince Ferouz moved up, and Pickaninny and Zouave, and then Angelo drew up on the rails. Prince Ferouz came on' and won by a length and n-half from Zouave, who beat Angelo by a short half-length. Some Kid was fourth and then in close .order came Cleasanta, Gold Star, Mantua, and Guncase. Time, Imin 64soc, ACCEPTANCES FOR THE SECOND DAY. (PlB 'United i Jim Association.! CHRISTCHURCH, November 4. ’The following are the Canterbury Jockey Club acceptances for the second day:— Middleton Hurdles, of 350sovs. One mile end three-quarters.—Bine Socks 10.9, Gold Star 9.15, Likelihood 9.12, Bon Spec 9.10. Lord Ashlea 9.2. Lochringa 9.0. Criterion Handicap, of xOOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Rational 8.13, Many Kittle 8.13, Gold Eight 8.11. Sunny Loch 8.10, Boadicea 8.1. Chimera 8.1. Kilbird 7.13. Lovesign 7.8, Martian Miss 7.7, Printernps 7.7, Happy Warrior 7.1. Tinihanga 7.0. Dwell Handicap, of 400sovs. Five furlongs.—Tenades 8.0, Onhir 7.12, Lava 7.11, Jubilant 7.7, Apache 6.13, Revel 6.12, Kiki 6.12. Lake Uru 6.12, Miss Odill© 6.12, La Reve 6.12. r

Haglev Handicap, of 650sovs. Nine furlongs.—Red Wink 9.1. Warhue 8.11. Barmaid 7 Veiwpoint 7.13. Miss Mickey 7.9. erisco Mail 7.9. Stream 6.12, Heraldry 6.8, Balasor 6.8, Kilbrin 6.7. Metropolitan Handicap, of ISOOsovs. One mile and o-half. —Roseday 9.3. Snnart 8.10, Enthusiasm 8.9. Deucalion 8.3, Bonetler 8.1. Quest 8.0, Muraihi 7.13. Scotch Mixture 7.12, Pilliewinkie 7.11. Dame Straitlace 7.6, Zouave 6.10, Kukume 6.7. Randolph Handicap, of 350sovs. Six furlongs.—Refrigeration 8.13, Uleaborg 8.12, Ferino 8.11. Laughing Stock 8.11, Swallowflight 8.3. Fiuora 8.2, Armillary 7.13. Glaive (.13, Hall Mark 7.9. Sabor 7.8, Geranial 7.7, Brown Willie 7.3. Gold Spinner 7.0. Spotlight 7.0, Wink-a-peep 7.0. Carelte 7.0. Integrity 7.0, Listening Point 7.0, Sprinkler 7.0, Bonaiio 7.0. Epsom High-weight Handicap, of SOOsovs. fine mile.—Prince Ferouz 9.8. Economist 9.5. Some Kid 9.1. Cleasnata 8.8. Mantua 8.3, Avjspado 8.2. Whipping Boy 7.12, Rod Kriss 7.11. Pickaninny 7.11. Derby Stakes, of 2000sovs. One mile, and o-half. —Ballymena. Black Ronald. Kalakana. Mountain Crag. Murihaupo, The F’olymnian, Gav Juliet, Raz.zle Dazzle. Wild Hind. SOME HISTORIC INCIDENTS. The following historic incidents connected with the New /Zealand Cup appear under the name of “Phaeton” in the Auckland Herald; Tire first - New Zealand Cup run at Riccartou under the Canterbury Jockey Club was in 1883, when the Australian-bred horse 'Tasman won the race by a short head from the favourite, Nonsense. The highest weight carried to victory in the Cup is 8.9, under which impost Tasman, Lady Zetland, and Sasanof scored in their rspective years. Two dead-heats have been recorded for the Cup. In 1900 the judge was unable to separate Fulmen (7,10) and Ideal (7.7), and in 1914 there was a similar record between Warstep (7.Hi) and Indigo (6.12). In the race of 1868 the whole of the places in the Cup were monopolised by the three-year-old division —viz., Manton (6.10), Son of a Gun (6.5), and Exchange (6.0). Two English-bred horses in Lochiel and ’Frisco have won the New Zealand Cup. Both the horses named were Sired in England and foaled in New Zealand. Bridge was given credit of winning the Cup in 1910 in 3min 2osec, but Royal Star’s record in the same time two year's ago is regarded the most reliable. S. Lindsay and H. Gray have each steered three winners of the Cup. The first-named rider scored respectively on Rosefeldt, Tirant d’Eau, and Seahorse, while Gray's successful mounts were Bridge, Sasanof, and Oratress. K. Devrett won respectively on Tasman and Vanguard, and he was the pilot cf Fulmen when that horse dead-heated with Ideal in the rgee of 1900. Martian holds the-Sire record for the New Zealand Cup with four winners, his descendants, Ardenvohr, Menelaus. Sasanof, and Vagabond, scoring in four successive years. Two descendants of St. Leger in Waiuku (8.6) and St. Paul (8.7) fought out the issue for the leading place in the Cup of 1897, the first-named winning by half a length. In the igce of 1883 the verdict was in favour of Tasman by a head; a similar distance separated Downfall and Heorthen in 1908; while in 1919 Midnight Sun gained a half-head victory from Masterpiece. Lady Lucy, who won the Cup in 1909, was brought when a foal for 32gs. A brace of embryo New Zealand Cup winners were sold under the hammer on the same day and on the same ground in 1903. The English-bred ’Frisco was one, and the colt subsequently known as Downfall—who was ip utero when Sold —was the other. ’Frisco and Downfall Won the Cup in succeeding years. The four-year-olds have the most wins to their credit in the New Zealand Cup with a score of 11. The winners of that age, with their respective imposts, were:—Spade Guinea 6.10, Tirant d’Eau 7.7, Grand Rapids 8.5, ’Frisco 7.6 (41b over), Downfall 7.8, Lady Limy 7.1, Bridge 7.10, Vice Admiral 7.8, Midnight Sun 8.0, Warstep 7.11 (dead-heated with Indigo), 'Ardenvohr 7.3, Menelaus 8.1, Sc'on 7.10. Seven-'mares have won the New Zealand Cup—viz.. Spade Guinea (1886), Rosefeldt (1893), Lady Zetland (1896), Tortulla (1901), Lady Lucy (1909), Sinapis (1913), and Oratress (1920). In addition, Ideal ran a dead-heat with Fulmen in 1900, and Warstep got off a similar performance with Indigo in 1914. The most pronounced surprise recorded in connection with the Now Zealand Cup was in 1906, when Star Rose beat the favourite, Multifid. In the race of 1886 the top weight, Nelson, defeated all h:s opponents with the exception of Spado Guinea. At three old Euroclydon won the Cup, and in the following year filled the role of runner-up to Lady Zetland. Fulmen finished second lor the Cup in 1898, and two years after he ran a deadheat with Ideal for first honours. Fulmen and Ideal, the dead-heaters for the Cup of 1900, both ranked as outsiders. R. -->errett steered the first two winners of Ihe Cup—viz., Tasman (1883) and Vanguard (1884). On . each occasion of the two dead-heats being recorded for the New Zealand Cup North and South Island owners each claimed a horse in the dead-heat. Tangihou, who won the Cup in 1915, was bought when a yearling for 80gs by Mr L. G. M'Donald, whose colours he carried to victory in the Riccarton race. Spade Guinea, winner of the Cup of 1886, was owned and trained by R. J. Mason, who subsequently trained three other winners of the Riccarton race in Lochiel, Grand Rapids, and Noctuiform. In the decision of the Cup of 1894 Impulse and Lottie, who were both owned in Auck-. land, finished first and second respectively. Horses carrying less than 7.0 have won the New Zealand Cup on seven occasions. In the Cup of 1915 a trio of five-year-olds— Sinapis, Sea Pink, and Midnight Sun—-filled the places. There was a .similar record in 1918, when Sasanof, Rose Pink, and Menelaus came home in that order. The following mares finished eecond, in their respective years for the Cup: —Nonsense (1883), Leonora (1884), Dudu (1890), Thame (1891), Is Dien (1893), Lottie (1894), Heorthen '(1958)> Rose Pink (1918), and liraribbon (1920). North Island owners arc well ahead- in the question cf furnishing winners of the New Zealand Cup. The North has supplied 22 outright winners and two dead-heaters, while the South has 15 outright winners and two dead-beaters. The list is made up as follows : North Island. —Tirailleur, St. Hippo, Rosefeklt, Imoulse, Waiuku, Tirant d’Eau, Seahorse, Ideal (dead-heater), Tortulla, • Halberdier, Star Rose, ’Frisco, Downfall’ Lady Lucy, Bridge, Midnight Sun, Sinapis, Indigo (dead-heater), Tangihou, Menelaus, Sasanof, Vagabond, Oratress, Scion. South Island.—Tasman, Vanguard. Fusilade, Spade Guinea, Lochiel, Manton, Wolverine, British Lion, Euroclydon, Lady Zetland, Fulmen (dead-healer). Canteen, Grand Rapids, Noctuiform, Vice-Admiral, Warstep (dead-heater), Ardenvohr, Royal Star. AUCKLAND HACKS HIGHLAND WINS MITCHELSON CUP. Per Unite-i Punsg Association.) AUCKLAND, November 3. The Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting was opened to-day in fine weather and before a largo attendance. The totalisator handled £73.291 10s, compered with £06,929 last year. After the Gordon Handicap the stewards held an inquiry, and J O'Shea, the rider of Heisler, was fined £lO for crossing, and was also cautioned. Results: TRIAL HURDLES, or 400sovs. One mile and a-half. —Silvcrton, 10.7 (M. O'Shea), 1 ; Royal Faroe, 9.0, 2; Daddy's Girl, 9.10, 3. Also stalled. Pentagram 10.7, Dempsey 10.7, Ail Talk 10.7, Elston 10.1. While Ranger 9.3, Silent Dick 9.0. Lady Hill 9.0, Bright Light 9.0, Mali Goloire 9.0, Blanche Abbey 9.0, Karamn 9.0, Opaloid 9.0. Daddy’s Gh! showed the wav along the back, being joined at the six furlongs post by Pentagram, arid they led together for three furlongs. Dadclv’s Girl was in command at the last hurdle, but in the run home Silverton and Royal Fame shot up. and Silverton won by n. length. Royal Fame was a length in front of Daddy’s Girl Time, 2min 49 l-.isec. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, Of ISOOsovs One mile. Miss Egypt, 8.5 (M'Taviah) .. 1 Pelham. 8.10 2 Queen March, 8.5 .1 Also started: Attractive 8.10, Himpo 8.10, Pompsy 8.10. Reremoana 810, Sleepy Sol 8.10, Suggestion 8.10. Tactician 8,10, White Comet 8.10, Aerofortis 8.5, Queen March was quickest on her last, and she showed the way at the- end of a furlong closelv attended by Miss Egypt and Reremoana. The last-named went to the front at the six furlongs, and was first into the straight, but when the half distance was reached Miss Egypt, Pelham, and Queen March were engaged in a big fight for the lead, and they flashed past the post with heads between them Th? placings were Miss Egypt, Pelham, Queen March. Time. Imin 39 2-sscv. WELCOME STAKES, of lOOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Molley, 8.0 (Kaynor), 1; Son O' Mine, 8.5, 2; Gold Fern, 3.0, .1. Also started; Bonogne 8,5. Cnwnporc .8.5, Day Guard 8.5, Herculean 8.5, Mnncaris 8.3, Nigger Minstrel 8.5. Trollin' 8.5. Curraghmore 8 0, Lady Bentick 8.0, Lady Joyce 8.0, Lady Rewa 8.0, Abbey Bella 8,0. Motley was the quickest on her legs, and she led throughout, winning easilv by three and a-half lengths from Son o’ Mine, with Gold Fern half \ length away third Time, Imin 2 2-ss.w. HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of lOOsovs. Two miles and a-half.--Brawn Heath, 9.0 (Chaplin). 1; Big Ben, 9.5. 2; Lady Bruce, 10.9, 3. Also started: Waikawa 10.9, Radio 9.10, Kopaka 0.6. Long Rein 9.0, .Laddie Buck 9.0, Syndicate 9.0. Lady Bri:e was

well out in the lead when half a mile had gone. Brown Hccrh challenged at the hill, and they jumped (ne post and rails together. Lady Brine led down the hill, but Brown Heath had command at the 1 ait_ hurdle, and won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time. smin IS l-ssec SHORTS HANDICAP, of 550sovs. Six furlongs.—Finelli, 7.3 (Dooms), 1: Halgnm, 7.1, 2; Prince Abbey. 7.3. 3. Also started : Pavo 9.8. Lucius 8.12, Brondwood 8.5. Alforr 8.2. Irauukn 3.0, Fingoland 7.13, King Quin 7.8, Tnma-a-roa 7.8, Hipo 7.7, Tactful 7.6, Sheffield 7.5, Nocturne 7.1, Veil 7.0, Master O’Rorke 6.7. Pebble II 6.7, Ora s Delight 6.7. Lady Lois 6.7, Mnria 6.7, Pitton 6.7. Finelli was first away, and, leading, throughout, won by two and a-half lengths from Halgina, who came through in the last 50 yards. Prince Abbey was a neck away third, 'with King Quin fourth. Time., Imin 14 3-ssec. ■MITCHFI.SON CUP. Of 20C0sovs. One mile and a-half. Highland, 9.3 (A. Reed) 1 Te Kara, 7.8 (Goldfinch) ?■ Surveyor, 9.7 (Bell) 5 Also started : Mark Time 9.3, Royal Present 8.10. Glen Cannv 8.6, Matinee 7.10, Bright Day 7.8, Stork 7.8, Marble Bell 7.6, Boomerday 7.6, Tinohoro 7.3. Musketoon 6.12, Perfect Day 6.9, Soulterina 6.7, Tinokahn 6.7. The field went off to a beautiful start, and when they had reached the stand r l inohoro was in front, with Matinee and Highland handy. Tinohoro led up the back ».nd across the top, where the field closed up. Highland had command at the head of the straight, and the son of Finland, finishing splendidly, won by a length and a-half from Tc Kara, who caught Surveyor in the last few strides and secured second honours by a neck. Bright Day was fourth. Time, 2min 55 2-ssec. GORDON HANDICAP, of 4Oosovs. Sixfurlongs.—King Merv, 7.7 (Keesing). 1; Hoislor, 8.12, 2: Golden Glass, 8.10, 3. Also started; Swiftflighi 9.0. Tincpono 8.12, Dancing Doll 8.6, Kilroe 8.5, Praiseworthy 7.15. Whetunui 7.15. Royal Fancy 7.12. Dorimla 7.7, Archibald 7.7. Bay Dighton 7.7, Bevis 7.7. Douglas La (our 7.7, Fair Abbey 7.V, Electrode 7.7. Finnote 7.7. General Pride 7.7, Knmehameba 7.7. Killute 7.7, Matakainga 7.7, Niblick 7.7, Prince Papa 7.7, Steel Bar 7.7, Te Tahi 7.7. Uncle Jock 7.7, Charlady 7.7. Daphne Bruco, 7.7. Desert Glow 7.7, Libertas 7.7. Turn 7.7, Sunny Roe 7.7, 'Merry Ann 7.7, Mount Eden It 7.7, Star Love *7.7. Te Tahi was first away, but after a short interval Heislnr took command. The latter looked like lasting it out. but King Merv. finishing in resolute style, caught him 50 yards from hoftre. and won by a length. Heisler was half a length in front of Golden Glass. Dancing Doll was fourth. Time, Imin 15sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of SSOsovs. Seven furlongs. —Raoeful, 7.8 (M'Tnvish), 1; Amiform. 7.8. 2 ; Sentinella, 6.10, 3. Also started: Cool Stimulants 8.6. Gold Jacket 7.12, Tactful 7.10, Bute Sound 7.8, Ruapapa 7.8, Some Fashion 7.7, Namntoro 7.6. Doleful Ditty 7.6, Royal Abbey 7.6, Refinement 7.5. Right and Left 6.12, Penona 6.12. King Pollioiile 6.12. Sunny Jim 6.10. Shebang 6.10. Bonny Canny 6.7, King Cheops 6.7, Snatcher 6.7. Shebang and Royal Abbey were the first away. Sentinella took command at tile end of two furlongs, and then Refinement had a turn in the lead. Raceful shot through on the rails at the halfdistance. and won by three-quarters of a length from Amiform, who was a length in front of Sentinellla. Bute Sound was fourth. Time. Imin 27 4-ssec. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. ■P«» United Press Association.! AUCKLAND, November 4. The following are the Auckland Racing Club acceptances for the second day; Normanby Plate, of 409sovs. One mile.--Bright Light 8.9, Doleful Ditty 8.9, King Pelliculo 8.9, Marble Glass 8.9, Narrow Neck 8.9, Prottynmn 8.9, Pebble II 8.1, Soulterina 8.4, Attractive 8.0, Pelham 8.0, Reremoana 8.0. White Comet 8.0, Aero Fortis 7.9.' r* Musket Stakes, of SOOsovs. Five furlongs. —Day Guard 8.2, Lady Rewa 8.0, Muscari 8.0. Lady Joyce 7.11, Athenry 7.7, Gaillard 7.7, Herculean 7.7, Tago San 7.7, Nigger Minstrel 7.7. C’awnpore 7.5, Banqgno 7.5,’ Troilus 7.5, Thurnrosae 7.2, Abbey-Bell 7.2. ; Manukau Hurdles, of SSOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Tinohaka 11.5. Hyeinas 10.12, Pentvagram 10.2, King Abbey 10,1. Miss Meiva 9.7, Daddy’s Girl 9.7, Elstow 9.4, Royal Fame 9.0, White Ranger 9.0, Koramu 9.0, Blanche Abbey 9.0. Onehunga Steeplechase, of SSOsovs. About three miles. —Pitiswbrth 11.9. Snake 11.4, Sea Deil 11.4, Mary Bruce, 10.12, Silverton 10.10, Luperine 10.7, Big Ben 9.0, Brown Heath 9.0, Long Rein 9.0, Silent Dick 9.0. 1 Hobson Handicap, of 400sovs. Seven furlongs.—King Pellicule 9.0. White Comet 8.8, Jolly Gay 8.2. Bright Gift 8.0, Just Quietly 7.13, Sleepy Sol 7.11, Tinopono 7.11, Dancing Doll 7.5, Oonemara 7.5, Pipton 7.4, Koval Fancy 7.3, Kiarao 7.0, Takejake 7.0, Black-eyed Susan 7.0, To Tahi 7.0, Tqrn 7.0. Tactician 7.0. Kamehameha 7.0, Electrode 7.0, Fair Abbey 7.0, Finnote LO. Killute 7.0, Niblick 7.6, Starlovo 7.0, Sunny Roe 7.0, Kilroe 7.0, Bay Dighton 7.0, Do* rinda 7.0; King Edward Memorial Handicap. 6f lOOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Surveyor 9.15, Mark Time 9.5, Loval Irish 8.31 Glen Canny 8.3, Te Kara 8.3, Raceful 8.0, Lucius 7.10 Matinee 7.0, Bright Days 7.10. Broadwood 7.9, Boomerday 7.6, Stork 7.6. Zircon 7 5 Suggestion 7.2, Tinohoro 7.2, Gold Jacket 6.13, Pompey 6.13, Perfect Day 6.7, Shebang 6.7, Bonny Canny 6.7. Epsom Handicap, of SSOsovs. Six furlongs, —Pavo 9.6, .Sir Burnett 8.8, Broadwood 8.4, Finelli 8.3, Cool Stimulants 8.0, Alfort 7.12. Fingoland 7.11. Irapuka 7.11. King Quin 7.9, Halgina 7.7, Prince Abbey 7.7, Tania-a-roa 7.6, Tactful 7.4, Sheffield 7.2. Reremoana 7!o’ Nocturne 6.12, Veil 6.12. A vela 6.7, Master O’Rovke 6.7, Ora’s Delight 6.7. Liverpool Welter, of SSOsovs. One mile.— Cool Stimulants 9.4, Amiform 9.3. Musketoon 8.12. Ruapapa 8.12, Gold Jacket 8.8, Rcval Abbey 8.8, Bute Sound 8.7, Ai-ch Laddie 8.7. Refinement 8.2, Mimiwhangata 7.12 Sunny Jim 8.0, Right and Left 7.10, Penona 7.9, Prince Rufus 7.7. Archie 7.7, Steel Bar 7.7. Snatcher 7.7, Bonny Canny 7 7 Canowindra 7.7, Greekson 7.7, Poteen. 1.1. V.R.C. MEETING. THE OPENING DAY* SOME FAST TIMES RECORDED. Press Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright MELBOURNE, November 4. (Received Nov. 4, at 5.5 p.m.) The weather was fine and warm, and there was an enormous attendance, for the opening day of the Victoria Racing Club’s spring meeting. The Governor-General and the State Governors of Victoria and South Australia were present. The going was good. The Maiden Plate furnished a great race which Mitta, who was sixth in the early stages, wPn by a narrow margin. The favourite Mokenbe had a bad run in the early portion, and run fourth. Heroic, carrying a penally of 101 b, won the Maribyiiiong Plate in good style from Fuji-San. He is trained bv Ron. Cameron. Versine just beat Kaiwarra for third place. IT. Cairns rode a good race on the winner, who in four starts has had three wins and one second. The time, Imin, is a course record. Heroic cost his owner, Mr J. P.. Corteen, 1800 guineas. Rivoli put, up a great performance in winning the Melbourne Slakes. Maid of the Mist led in the early part of the journey, with Rivoli last, to (he homo turnj when he came with a great run on the outside and snatched a victory on the post. Rivoli has 9.1. in the Melbourne Cup. His time to-day equalled Magpie’s race record. His rider, Munro, was loudly cheered. Frances Tressady finished with great dash in the Derby, and won well from Drongo, who battled gamely. Kenilcost was a moderate third. Hie favourite, King Carnival, compounded in the straight and finished fifth. The time, 2min 53isoc. is a race record. Frank Dempsey, who rode bis first Derby winner in this race, slated that it was a good ride after being second Inst, Frances Tressady goes up to 7.3 in the Melbourne CPu. She is trained by the former crack jockey William Foulshuni. H. Cairns stated that King Carnival foiled at the home turn. Claro. who got awav third in the Ganlnlu Slakes, won well, bis lime, Imin 38iscc, equalling the race record, lie is the fourth imported winner of (he Canlaia Stakes, and was trained by F. Williams, of Rundwick. The stakes for first place in (lie •Derby are £4496, and for first place in the Canlaia £2514. The results are as follows: MAIDEN PLATE, of 4Cosovs. One mile. —Mitta. 7.9. 1: Shepherdess, 8.7. 2; Elbrick, 8.6. 3. Seventeen horses started. \Von by a neck each way. Time, Imin 41 MARIBYRNONG PLATE, of SCOOsovs. Five furlongs. -Heroic. 9.6 (H. Ca-rnsl, 1; Fuji-San, 8.10 (F. Dempsey), 2; Versine, 9.1 (R. Lewis), 3. There were 11 starters. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Kaiwarra was fourth, and Flying Wynne was fifth. Time. Imin.

MELBOURNE STAKES, of 1176sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Rivoli. 9.0 (J. Munro). I; Harvest King, 9.3 (J. Daniels). 2; Maid of the Mist. 8.9 (C. Boyd), 3. Nino horses started. Won by a short half-head and half o neck. David ran sixth. Time, 2min 4§sec VICTORIA DERBY, Of 3001sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr A. G. Vauxhall's b f Frances Tressady, by Tressady—Thorima. 8.5 (F. Dempsey) 1 Mrs 11. O. Wood's h c Drongo. by Latins —Lys d’Or. 8.10 (R. Lewis) 2 Mr W. R. Morgan’s br c Kenilcost, by Kenilworth—Bertrada, 8.10 (G. Harrison) 3 Ten horses started. Pulling hard. King Carnival took Iho lead as the field left the straight. At the nine-furlongs post Black Foot took command. A mile from home Black Scot led by two lengths from King Carnival, followed by Rahiri, King of Mirth, and Frances Tressady. On coining to the turn for home the field was well bunched, with King Carnival. Black Scot, Rahiri, and King of Mirth almost in line forming the leading division. King Carnival was the first into the straight, but was immediately tackjed by Drongo, with Frances Tressady coming fast on the outs'de. Drongo looked a probable winner at the distance, where Frances Tressady put in a claim, and coming along fast gained the verdict by threequarters of a length. Kenilcost finished four lengths away, with Rahiri a neck further back fourth, and King Carnival in the fifth place, three, lengths from Rahiri. Stormy Day was last. Time. 2min 33Iscc. CANTALA STAKES, of 244450v5. One mile.—Claro. 9.5 (S. Cracknel!), 1; Easingwold. 9.2 (G. Harrison), 2; Sonora. 8.4. (J. Munro), 3. There were 19 starters. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Leachim was fourth, and Wvnetto was fifth. Time, Imin 38isec. HOTHAM HANDICAP, of 486sovs. One mile and a-half.—Engleficld, 6.11 (E- Sullivan), 1; King Ingoda. 9.3, 2; Heir Apparent, 8.13. 3. Engleficld, who was seventh in the early stages of the race, won by a length. Time, 2min 32sec—equal to a race record. THE MELBOURNE CUP. Press Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyrigh • MELBOURNE. November 4. (Received Nov. 4. at 5.5 p.m.) Heir Apparent is amiss, and is unlikely to run in the Melbourne Cup. King Carnival was scratched for the Melbourne Cup at 8.15 last night. E. W. Simmonda will now ride Drongo,