SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19014, 9 November 1923, Page 6

SPORTING.

METROPOLITAN TROTS. WILD THYME IVINS COURTNEY HANDICAP. (From Our Special Reporter.) CHRIbICHITICH, .November 8. The Addington meeting was continued iu the nrsl realty line nay ot lae Carnival Av eeK, anu me attendance ranked as rather good ior an on nay. me track was a bit loose on the suilace ana some ut the races were got off in uouus ot oust raised by the leaning division with, ot course, 1-ne disadvantage of the back markers. , Grand Denver, who was lavounte lor the Courtney Handicap, played up ut the t-tam and ins nad example was followed by blockade. Wild Thyme won well at me business end. another favourite in Ahuriri spoilt bis chance by swinging round at the start o. the Not ember Handicap, and Cold-water spoiled his chance by breaking when chasing Locanda Mac mlo the straight for the rim home. Oratorio also broke up when going well with the leaders in the early part of the race. Great interest was taken in the Free For All. Happy Voyage drew the rails ami next in order came Vilo, Onyx, Great Hope, Trix 1 I’ointer, and Logan Chief. Happy Voyage started _ a strong- favourite. They were in fair lino when sent away, bat T.og'an Chief and Trix Pointer did not get going so well as the others. Happy Voyage was well placed third on the rails as they came clown the running, but ho wag allowed to get boxed in by Logan Chief when the latter raced up at the fur turn. From that on the favourite’s chance was hopeless ns ho was penned in until Logan Chief went, on to beat Great Hope in the last half furlong. Logan Chief ran a great race after getting badly away, and also had the disadvantage of having to race with a knee boot flopping loose on his offside pastern. They were timed to go the first quarter in 32sec, the half-mile in Irnin ssec, and the full distune in 2min 7 3-ssec. Clonmel spoilt, a good chance in ihe Sorkburn Handicap by breaking twice aft®r getting in front and looking all over . a winner. Acron was made a hot favourite for the Royal Handicap and he won after getuing away badly, as did Alto Chimes. When Gleaming was passing the post Acron was still close on three parts of a furlong away, but be came with a phenomenal burst of speed over the last quarter, and although naturally tiring at the finish he beat. Don Wild by a neck, the pair just reaching Gleaming in the last couple of stridea. The great race run by Acron confirms ihe opinion that he should have won the Trotting Cup to-day. He ran his last mile in 2min 6 2-ssec. J. Smith, driver of Fancy Boy in the Metropolitan Handicap, was fined £lO for unduly flourishing his v.-hin. During (he day £55.095 went, into ihe totalisator as against £55.911 10s on the second day of Inst, year’s mealing. Results: Will TELE IGIT H A N I) IC A R. Of 303sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 6 —Mr TV. Angus’s b g Mat Patch, by Albert Patch —Albert Victor mare, aged, 48yds blind (A. Pringle) ... 1 13—-Mr W. C. Angus’s Peter the First, 36yds bhnci (owner) 2 12 —Mr L. Fahey’s Okuti. 36ytis blind (D. Withers) 3 Also started: 8 Fairton sir, 11 Welcome Reta scr, 3 Bay Boy scr, 1 Dillon S 12yds blind, 2 Amboyna Wood 24, 5 Mushroom 36, 9 Colonel Havelock 36, 15 Rose Peters 48, 14 Corwtw- 60, 4 Wonder Why 84, 7 Johnny Bell's IL’O. Fairton showed the way past the stand from Welcome Reta, the others being headed by Dillon S. A little further on Welcome Reta lost tier place to Okuti, and with a mile completed Mat Patch had moved up into fifth position. As they went along the hick for the last time Okuti was in charge from Peter the First, butt three furlongs from home Mat Patch headed him easily, holding his advantage to the finish. Mat Patch won by two lengths from Peter tho First, with Okuti. eight lengths back. ’Then in close order -came Mushroom and Colonel ITavelook. Times. Smin 53 2-ssec, 3min 54 4-sse<;, and 3min 56sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 300sov,s. One mile. 1 — Messrs K. Carmichael and I). Bennett’s b g Tommy Direct, Harold Direct —Tennessee mare, aged, 12yds behind (U. Bennett) 1 8 — Mr H. S. Deal’s Rorke’s Drift, scr (G. >S. Smith) 2 9Mr W. 11. Ceiling's Lear Dillon, 24yds behind (D. Withers) 3 Also started: 11 Glen Maxis sc-r, 10 The Rook scr, 7 Lens 12yds behind, 1 Progress (collided with Tommy Direct) 12, 3 Phil Smith 12. 6 Ben Dillon 12, 5 Nell Pointer 24, 2 Ne/.lie Scott 24, 4 Silver Shoe 36. In the early stages Glen Mavis and Rorke’s Drift were in charge from Tommy Direct anti Lens. Going along the buck Tommy -Direct drew to the front, and had a useful le? d from Rorke’s Drift, Glen Mavis, and Lens at the home turn. Ridden right rut. Tommy Direct won by (wo lengths freym Rorke’s Drift, who was a similar distance in front of Lear Dillon. The next to 'finish were The Rook and Silver Shoe. Times: 2min 16 2-ssec, 2min 17 2-ssee, and 2min 15 4-ssec. COURTENAY HANDICAP Of lOCOsovs. Two miles. ’ 4 —Mr T. H. Ivey’s b h Wild Thyme, Wildwood Junior—Lily F., 6yr.s, scr (J. N. Clarke) 1 6—Mr H. C. Yates's b g Paul Dufault, 36yda behind (D. Bennett) 2 3 —Mr R. M. Morton’s Taraire, 6yrs, 84yds behind (J. Bryce) 3 10— Mr M. J. Hannon’,-, Albert Cling, 50yds behind (A. Butterfield) 4 Also started: 8 Star Queen scr, 9 Ouimet scr, 11 Dixie Mac scr, 1 (Ix-and Denver 12yds behind, 5 Stockade 24, 7 Adair 24 2 Loganwoocl 24, 13 Whispering Willie 36' 12 Tatsy Dillon 36. , Grand Denver and Stockade broke up at tho start. Star Queen started smarter than the other limit horses, and at ihe stand she was just clear of Wild Thvme while Dixie Mac had lost her place' by breaking. Racing along (he back stretch Star Queen had as her nearest attendants Wild Thvme, Loganwoocl, Ommet, Adair, and Grand Denver, and so they continued all tnrough the first mile, when Star Ouoen gave place to Wild Thvme. R,-.n| Dofanff was now in fourth place. Fasiiy holding Ins advantage in the run to the post W-Td Thyme won hv four lengths from’ Pa‘,,l TDulault, tvHo finished wel lunough to lifwl laraire off for second monpy by n length The next to fimsh wore Albert' Cling and 30 n 2 5 er" f ' en ' 1 „ lm( ' a - I ll ''' 1 33pee, 4min OU am? 4mm 26 i-s*or. NOVEMBER HANDICAP Of 500,-ovs, Two miles. 2 Miss N. Gunn’ blk g Locanda Mae, bv Brent Locanda—.Advance mare' sj' rs . scr (A. Fleming) ’ p 3 Mr T\. L. .Millies Coldwater, 24yds khd (G. Reed) - V 2 9—Mr E. Cambridge’s Irvar, 12yds bhd' (B . Warren) 3 I , -,V SC ? M ln ‘ ed : 5 c °pa De Ore Junior scr 7 fashion Queen scr, 1 Ahuriri 12yds bhd’, 4 Oraiono 24, 6 Pincvale 24. 8 Princess Zoe 36. , t Ahurii i turned round at (he start, while Ccpa De Oro Junior and Pineval’e abo spoilt then; chances. Locanda .Mac had Irvar and Oratorio as his nqarest attendants all through (he first mile, at the end of "Inch Ahuriri hud worked his way info fourth place. Entering the concluding circuit Oratorio broke badly, giving place to Coldwater and Ahuriri. ‘ From this out Locanda Mao hod matters much his own way, winning by six lengths from Coldwater. Then came Irvar, followed by Ahuriri and Fashion Queen. Times, 4rniii 39 2-ssee, 4niin 38 3-ssec. and 4min 40see. AIKT I! O POL IT A N H. \ N DIC A P Of 400sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 7—Air E. J. Smith’s b g Fancy Boy, by Ga|imlo —Fancy Girl, aged, scr ~ .... . (Owner) 1 4—Air G. Hiscox s Earl Derby, sit (B. .larden) 2 I—Mr J. R. Al'Kcnzie’s Lightning 48yds bhd (J. J. Kem.erly) ’ 3 Also started: 10 Colchester scr. 8 Olive Htion scr. 5 Harold Bin-wood 12yds hhd, 2 Tcneriffe 12. 12 Henry Tracey 12, li Prinzora 12, 9 Colenut 24, 6 Cnrninio 24, 3 Logan f.ou 24. Karl Derby led past the stand just clear of Olive Huon and Fancy Bov. This order was maintained, and when flic, concluding circuit was entered on Earl Derby had a useful lead from Fancy Boy, Olive Htion, and Teneriffe. Turning for home Earl Derby looked to have the issue in sale keeping, but over the last 50 yards ,■ aucy Boy wore him down, and won by half a length. Willi a fin' 1 finishing effort Lightning got within half a length of Earl Derhv. the next to (hii-h being Olive Huon and Colenut. T hues. 3inin 41 3-sseo, 3min 41 4-ssoc. and 3min 38ser.

FREE FOR ALL, Of 750sovs. One mile. 2Mr J. Duffy’s b g Logan Chief, by Logan Pointer —Regina Belle, 4yrs (J. J. Kennerley) 1 3Mr J. Trengrove's Great Hope (J. Bryce) 2 1— Mr G. M, Gilbert’s Happy Voyage (W. J. Tomkinson) 3 Also started: 4 Onvx, 6 Trix Pointer, and 5 Vilo. Vilo led oni from Great Hope and Happy Voyage, whilst Logan Chief and Trix Pointer were the last to get going. Vilo, Great Hope, and Happy Voyage was the, order as they turned into the back stretch, where Logan Chief raced no and joined Vnppy Voyage behind the two leaders, llaupy Voyage was penned on the rails, and Great Hone led into the straight, where Logan Chief moved tip and blocked H appy Voyage. Logan Chief eame on and boat Great Hope by a length. Happy Voyage squeezed up and finished a head awav third. Onyx was aboui two lengths away fourth, and Vilo was next. Times; 2min 7 3-ssec, 2min 7 4-ssce. 2min B“cc. SOCKBURN HANDICAP, Of 6Cosovs. Two miles. 9 —Mrs M. Lawrence’s b g Whisht, by California—Hush. aged. 84yds behind (J. Bryce) 1 2Mr T. Kelt’s Clonmel. 36 (A. Butterfield) 2 18—Mr A. .’Sutherland's Marvin Junior (Owner) 3 Also starred; 5 Sir Wikimoor scr, 14 Theseus scr. Joyful scr. Red Oak 24. 1 Worthy Bingen 24, 15 Mangoutu 24. 10 St. Anthony 24, 6 Kola Bov 36. II Gav Wilkes 48. 7 Delville. Wood 48. 3 Marietta 48. 12 Harold Child 48, 13 Niphhorn 48, 8 Lee Norris 84, 16 Wild Lad 84. Joyful. Mangoutu. Nighborn. and Wild Lad broke np at the start. Passing the stand Theseus was lending Sir Wildmoor, Clonmel, and Kola Boy. Clonmel was in charge when reaching the far turn, but broke when turning out of the straight, and lost liis place to Kola Boy. Clonmel went on again and joined the leaders, but TVhislit took charge at the far turn and won by four lengths from Clonmel, who beat Marvin Junior by a head. Lee Norris was half a length away fourth, and Theseus was next. Times: 4min 41 3-ssec, 4min 45sec, 4min 45 l-ssec. ROYAL HANDICAP, Of 50Csovs. One mile and a-quartcr. 1-—Mr J. R. MTvenzie's b h Aeron, by Logan Pointer--Millie ('.. 4yrs, 36 yds behind (J. J. Keiiiierloy) l 1 3 Miss N. Gunn's Don Wild, 24yds behind (A. Fleming) 2 s—Mr J. Stone’s Gleaming, scr (W. Warren) 3 Also started : 2 Lady Joan scr and 2 Bonny Logan scr. 2 Emperor 12yds behind, 6 Albert (Ting 36, 4 Alto Chimes 36. Lady Joan slopped and Aeron and Alto Chimes got badly away, being about 200 yards away from Gleaming as the lastnamed led round the far turn. Gleaming u'us followed by Bonny Logan, Albert Cling, anti Enmeror nasssing the stand. Once in the hack stretch. Aeron moved up fast, and turning for home Gleaming, Albert Cling, Bonny Logan, and Emperor were running in front of Don Wild and Aeron, the last-named being on the rails. Aeron pot an opening in the straight, and coming with a great run with Don Wild, got up in time to beat- Don Wild by a neck. Gleaming was a. bead away third, and Bonny Logan was two lengths off in front of Albert Cling and Emperor. Times: 2min 46sec, 2min 47 l-ssec, 2min 49 2-ssec. METROPOLITAN TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. GPbr United Pbkss Association.! CHRISTCHURCH, November 8. The following are the Metropolitan Trotting Chib's acceptances for the third day: Governor’s Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile five furlongs.--Freeman, Carbinea. Luurier scratch, Earl Derby. Nelson 801 l 12yds behind, Peter M'Milfan, Lady Nan 24, Mushroom. Okuti 36, The Squire. Solace, Sherry 48, Pieter Timmerman 60, Wahinepai, Joyful 72, Mat Patch 84, Tiny Moon 96. Worthy Bingen 120. Enfield Handicap, of 350sovs. One mile. Glen Mavis. Lens, Tobermory. Phil Smith. Ben Dillon scratch, Nell Pointer. Nellie Scott. Tommy Direct 12yds behind. Stockade, William (he First, Sir Henry. Emperor, Elite 24, Xavier 36, Auguste Dillon 48. Australasian Handicap, of SCOsovs. Two miles —Prospect, Wallroon, Arran Lad. Katana scratch. Prince Burlington. Two Bells. Wandering Willie 12, The Rook, Oaknut," Johnnie Bells 24. Fashion Queen 36, Dolly Dillon 60. Lear Dillon. Princess Zoe, Silver Shoe. Peter Mac 84, Indra 96. Dominion Trotting Handicap, of lOOOsovs Two miles.—Suimv .Tim. Native King. Young Blake scratch, Marvin Junior Harold Child. Marietta. Delville Wood." Gav Wilkes 12yiL behind. Pete Ppfer 24. Lee iir/.'V, .Heather. First Fashion 60. Whisht 72. Dixie Mac 96. Chrisfehtireh Handicap, of MOOrots. Two miles.—Gleaming. Ouitnot scratch. Don Wild 12yds behind. T,-i x Pointer. T a tq v Dillon 24 Paul DufauTt 56. Taraire. Realm. Vilo 72. Hnrnhv Handicap, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Carmine. Olive Hnon Fernmoor scratch. Coil. Countryman 12yds behind. Fancv Boy. Pmevale. Trooner'Dillon Progress. Nancy Stair 24, Hayseed 36" Bonny Logan 43. Auguste Dillon 60. Lyttelton Handicap, of 7Sosovs. Two miles.—Fashion Queen, Betrayer. Brutus. Copa de Oro Junior scratch. Oratorio Countryman Flora Golding 12yds behind," : oldwater. Willie Logan. Lincoln Huon. Event 24-, Hayseed 36. Star Oueen 60 Sprinters’ Tl-ndienp. One mile—Sir Henry scratch. Tntsy Dillon. Paul Dufault S , " e rm " lco,r| - Trix Pointer, Aihert fling 24, Vilr>. Onyx. Realm 36, Logan Chiof, Happy Voyage 72. V.It.C. MEETING. FRANCES TRESSADY WINS THF OAKS. Pte«» Association—By Telegraph—Copyrigh MELBOURNE, November 8 (Received Nov. 8, at 8.50 p.m.) The weather was fine after rain early in (he morning, and there was a large attendance al the races. Jackstaff led over the last nine furlongs i„ the hurdle race and won easily. Thp time (Sinin 40sec) was a race record. Miss Disraeli, who is owned arid bred by the cricket selector, Air Matt, Ellis, won_the Mimosa Stakes in the last furlong. Kaiwnrra was always well up. Mr C T. Godby’s 1000-guinea Absurd colt Grotesque was a moderate third. A great performance was registered by Ala id of the Alist in the Linlithgow Stakes. She jumped out mid was never headed." The time (Imin 57/see) was a quarter of a second outside the course record. Maid of the Mist, who is engaged in the Williamstown Cup at 8.12, is owned by her breeder, Air Phillip Russell, and is related to Desert Gold. F. Dempsey rode a nice race on Polynesian in the Carnival Handicap. After being third early h 0 led over the last two furlongs and won easily. He is owned by his breeder. Air A, E, Tyson. Polynesian is engaged i n the Williamstown Cup at 612 The last half-mile took 52-fsec and the last mile Imin 40 3-sseo. Frances Tressady led over the lasf five furlongs in the Oaks Flakes and won after being ridden out. The firs' prize is worth £IOSB. This race made Dempsey’s third win at the meeting. Resuits : NOVEMBER HURDLE RACE, of 596sovs. Three miles.—Jackstaff, 10.12, 1; Pistolater. 9.1, 2- Les Paddington, 12.4, 3, There were eight starters. Won by four lengths and 12 lengths. Airdare was fourth Time. 6min 40sec. MIMOSA STAKES, of 662sovs. Six fm*. longs.—Miss Disraeli, 7.12. 1; Kaiwarra, 8.10, 2, ; Grotesque, 8.3. 3. Six horses started. Won i.y two lengths and three lengths. Time. Imin ISAsoe LINLITHGOW STAKES, Of 1138sovs. One mile. Air P. Russell's Alnid of the Mist by All Black—Breva, 8.9 (C. Boyd) ... \ Clnro, 8.13 (B. Crarknell) 2 Easingwold, by Eaton Lad —Baldoo, 9.2 (G. Harrison) 3 Harvest King also ran. Maid of the -Vlisl led »H the way and won by a length. There wore three lengths between second and third. Maid of the Alist covered the last six furlongs in Imin lljscc. CARNIVAL HANDICAP, of 4FBsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Polynesian. 7.7, 1; The Epicure. 8.11, 2; Wildnn, 8,9. 5. There were 14 si nters. Won by three lengths and a head. Creeper was fourth. 'Time, 2min C-fsec. OAKS STAKES. Of 1187?ovs. One mile and a-half. Air A. G. Vauxhall’s Frances Tressadv, by Tressady—Thorium (F. Dempsey) ... 1 Mr E. L. Jones’s Gungool, by Lanins— Manelietto (H. Jones) 2 Prying (J. Daniels) 3 Foxglove Roll and Alitta also ran. Won by a length and four lengths. Mitta was fourth. Time, 2min 38sec. The lasi six furlongs took Imin 15scc and the last mile Imin 4?s?ec, VETERAN STAKES, of 461sovs. One mile and n-half. —Parntoo. 7.4. 1. Beeline, 7.7, 2; Purser, 9.2, 3. There were seven starters. >.on by a head and a length. Alirthmaker was fourth . Time, 2min Msec. A. Wilson rode the winner.

C.J.C. RACES. FOURTH DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. (Per Ukitfd Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 8. Suburban Hurdles Handicap. One mile and a distance.—Sir Fanciful 12.5, Sir Roseberry. Blue Socks 11.1, tied Admiral 10.9. Faletaff 10.6, Gold Star 9.9, Likelihood 9.5, Bon Spec 9.3, Lord Nagar 9.0. Cressy Welter Handicap, of SCOsovs. Six furlongs.—Bcadicea 9.9, Mantua. 9.2, Wink 8.11, Refrigeration, Paphian, Castellan 8.6, Guncase 8.3, Avispado, Ulealxirg 8.1. Jazz 7.11 The Reaver 7.10, Pickaninny, F’erino, Weldone, Red Kriss 7.7. Seymour Handicap, of 360sovs. Seven furlongs.—Warhu© 9.9. • Red Wink 9.4. Refrigeration 9.2, Lncinette 9.1, Gold Town 8.13, Uleaborg 8.11, Gossard 8.5, Scorn 6.2, Balasor 8.1, Geranial, Viewpoint 8.0. Alias Mickey, Barmaid 7.11, Gay Life. Hall Mark, Relic. Sprinkler 7.7. Stream 7.2, Heraldry, Gold Spinner. Carctte, Rigol, Clandhu, Purple Star 7.0. Atembers’ Handicap, of lOOOsova. Seven furlongs.—Glentruin 10.5, Sunny Loch 8.11, Limelight 8.9. Alartian Aliss 8.5. Angelo 8.2, Lovesign 7.13, Chimera 7.12, Printcmps 1. 11, Lady Fingers 7.2, Ardour 6.13, Barn Owl 6.7. ' ■ Pioneer Handicap, of 4Cosovs. Five furlongs.—Tresham 8.9. King’s Folly, Lava 7.11, Ophir 7.9, La Reve 7.6, Apuciio, Lake Uru 6.9. Revel 6.7. Fendaltpn Handicap, of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Pilliewinkie 8.11, Deucalion 8.10, Sunny Loch, Royal Star, Gold Light 8.9. Bonnetter 8.8. Angelo 7.13, Scotch Alixture 7.11, Kilbird 7 10, Printemps 7.8. Cleasanta 6.13, Ardour 6.12, Guncase 6.10. Happy Warrior, Kukutno 6.7. Stead Memorial Gold Cup, of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. Weight for age.— Sunart, Winning Hit. Many Kittle, Zouave, i.nthus’iasm. Mountain Crag, Maurilmupo, The Polymnian. Razzle Dazzle. Electric Plate, of SOOsovs. Five furlongs. Weight for age.—Paphian, Dancing Days, Rational, Finora, Tukia. PAHIATUA ACCEPTANCES. (Pek United'Press Association.) WELLINGTON. November 8. The following are the acceptances for the Pahiutua spring meeting:— Maiden Handicap.—Sunny Vale, Sensible. Rndiac, Black Rod, Pop Off, Helen Winkle, Louisiana, Pnrearau, Desert Knight, Kilbroonic, Prideaux, Royal Reel, Kenyon, Awangawanga, Gunshot, Bonnie Alarion. Bravado, Kcaua-u and Wilderness, Ballanoo. High-weight Handicap. One miie and a distance. —Proclaim 10.11, Gold Alark 10.9, Admiration 9.9, Royal Song 9.8, Alanchestor 9.3, Sironle 9.0. Restoration Cup, 175sova. One mile and a'-qnarter.—Trespass 9.0, Arch Salute 8.8, Bitters and Printemps 8.6, Bonnie, Heather 8.2, Megan, Hallowroz. and Diamond Ring 7,9, Bagdad, Lady Kotiripo, and Star Ranger 7.7, Ponder 7.1, Detroit, Good Mark, Beloved 6.12. Ngaturi Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— At-apo 8.11. Pop Off 7.13, Import 7.12, Ihapotoa, Lady Waimangu 7.9, Idanoe, Waimana 7.4. Makuri Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.— Hytimis 9.2, Mangawhero 8.9, Import, Benno it re 8.1. Martinique 8.0, Blonde 7.12, Rene Mavis 7,9. Mountain Ore 7.8, Sunny Valley 7.3, Pukotoi and Alountain Top 7.2, Elmorz, Kyla 7.0. Konini lln'*'. Handicap. Seven furlongs. ■ —Bonecto 8.9, Mommas 8.8, Basso, Bayana 8.6. Ihapoto 8.3. Arizona 8.1. President’s Hwmlicap, 125sovs. Six furlongs. Prince Hal 9.0, Passionless 3.13, Waipatn, Backsheesh 8.9. Amber Tips, Diamond Ring 8.8, Happy Days 7.13, Mosthoiios 7.5. Jackaroo 6.13, Matarcka, Automoanu. March On 6.12. Ekotahuna Welter. Seven furlongs.— Basso, Tatvehi 8.11, Red Cherry 8.8, Bonny Alarion 8.6, Velvet King 8.3, Prideaux S.i, Alanchester. Radiae. Miss Garnncc 8.0. AN IRATE TRAINER. ASSAULT ON A PUNTER. Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright BRISBANE. November 8. When Lord Friar won the Flying Handicap at Kedron Park yesterday, W. Dowridge, his trainer, appeared so displeased that he went straight to a prominent punter and hit him on the nose, which was broken in two places. Dowridge was brought before the stewards. He admitted the attack. He explained that he thought the punter had “livened” the horse on him. He admitted that ho told (he jockey not to knock the horse alxm*. The inquiry was adjourned till Friday. PONY RACING INQUIRY. Preas Association— l.iv TV'eginoh—Copyright SYDNEY, November 7. At the pony racing inquiry one trainer alleged iTint trainers, bookmakers, and jockeys were afraid to give evidence because they had been victimised in the past, and (he/ were afraid that they would bo so again. Ho said be did not think there was a jockevs’ ling which engineered races. He thought thaT the reported doping of horses was a myth. SAFELY IN “VELVET.” The risk of transmission of microbes, germs, and harmful bacteria is banished with “Velvet,” the sterilised soap Every bar guaranteed pure by analyst’s certificate. Keeps home clean and germ-proof. Use “Velvet” for toilet and laundry. AH stores. If your grocer doesn't stock “Velvet,” order from Box 271, Christchurch.—AdvL

WIN TON ACCEPTANCES. IPkb United Pbess Association.) INVERCARGILL, November 8. The following are the acceptances for the first clay of the Winton Jockey Clubs spring meeting: Trial Stakes. Six furlongs.— Marmont 9.0, July Spark 8.10, Martial Dance O.t), Dairy Ring 0.6, Kilpladic 8.6, Reality Light 8.6, Caryi 8.6, Mountain Rose 8.0, Gay Gauntlet 8.6, Jionny Princess 8.5, Übligio 8.5, China 8.5, Bright Mark 8.5, Side Light 8.6, stringency 8.0. Hokoum Trot. Two miles. —Our Nurse and Dixie Dillon limit, Ada Bell 12ytis behind, Menernber and Bricklayer 24, Little Rain, Kentucky Direct, and Dark Rosiue 56, Lucky Harold, Bon Lou, llylas, and Miss Adonis 48, The Sheik 72. Away and Oaknut 168. Winton Cup. One mile and a-quarter.— Coin Rigs 8.12, Loughrea 8.6, Silent King 7.10, in tiie Fink 7.2, Lad.v Blissful 7.2, Baldowa 60, San Salvador 6.7. Steeplechase Handicap. Three miles. — Noble 11.9, Romance 11.2, Silverspire 11.0, Mettle Drift 10.2, Copper Trail 10.2, Blazing Light 10.0, Juan 9.11, Rongahcve 9.0. Plying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Anomaly 9.10, Counter Stroke 8.0, Baldowa 7.7, Vice Grand 7.7, Royal Admiral 7.3, Rose Lady 7.3, Miss Muriel 7.0, Sir Otway 7.0. Barkly Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Bloom 9.5, Morse Signal 9.2, Andante. 9.2, All British 8.7. King Sol 8.7. Wapping 8.4, Frivol 8.4, Master Sandstone 8.4, Maytime 8.4, Border Knight 8.2, Snowfall 8.0, Coastguard 7,10, Bright Mark 7.7. Otapiri Trot. One mile and a-half. — Aden, Mentor, Wee Spark Harvest Queen, Dark Homer. Rosedale, Little Nut limit, Oakland 12 yds behind, Moonglow, Darkstream, Arcllussa, and Landlady 60, Quo Vadis 72, Oaknut 144. T radestneir s Handicap. One mile. —Corn Rig# 9.7, Radial 8.13, Counter Stroke 8.0, In the Pink 7,11. Vico Grand 7.7. Vice Royal 7.7. Francaise 7.4, Miss Muriel 7.0, Sir Otway 7.0. HAMILTON ACCEPTANCES. (Pkh United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, November 8. The following are the Hamilton Racing Chib's acceptances:— Trial Hack. Six furlongs.—Penetentiary 8.11, Desert Glow, Knighthood, Finnole, Douglas Latour, Gay Comet, Matakainga., Potash, Barometer, Waipoto, Famdon, Kaikaku, Multifield, Finlay, Maipu, Streak, Multino, General Rose, Silent Knight, Lucolla. King Multifid, Abeam, Archie-Stown gelding. Dorimla, Pindavas 7.7. Waimai Hurdles. One mile and a-half.—-Shellshock 10.7, King Abbey 9.13, Halcyon 9.11, Royal Fame, Athens II 9.7, Prince Rufus. Brightlight, Blanch© Abbey. Arch Opal, Mahgoloire, Colonel Abbey 9.0. Tanmhere Stakes. Five furlongs.—Dayguard 9.5, Gold Fern 8.3. Muscari 8.0, Star Comet 7.10, Quin Abbey, Pinon, Day Comet filly, Thurence 7.5, Abbey Bell 6.12. Hamilton Cup. One mile and a-half.— To Kara 8.11, Glen Canny 8.4, Bright Day 7.11, Matinee. Boomerday, Stork 7.8, Great Fun 7.7, Tinohoro 7.0, Gold Jacket 6.12, Soultorinn Glencairn, Tinokaha, Shebang 6.7, Hautapu Hack Handicap. One mile.— Marble Glass, Just Quietly 9.0. Lady Hill 8.4, Prowler 7.12, Tinouano 7.9, Arizona Maid 7.6, Marquil. Aahapoto, Sam, Last Watch 7.0. Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase Handicap.—Silverton 12.9. Lnpenna 11.9, Parana 11.0, Nioornar 10.10, To Toa 10.8, Raymond, Tekapara 10.0, Garzon Waikawa 9.2, Radio, Tarakite, John Bunny, General Abbey 9.0. Cambridge Handicap, 400sovs. Six furlongs.—Sir Burnett 8.8, Finelli, Golden Bubble 8.3, Alfort, Jovial 8.1, Prince Abbey, Lady Ridicule 7.7, Hipo, Bute Sound 7.5, Gold Bnd 7.0, Regent, Spanner, Mimewhantrata. Master O’Rorke, Miss Comet, Pagoda 6.7. Clnudelands Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Just Quietly 8.11, King Cheops, Narrow Nook 8.9, King Merv 8.2, Smoke 7.7, Taketake 7.2, Aberfield. Menann, Peter Rosa, Midget. Marquil, Sussex, Irene Bruce, Knighton, Arizona Boy, Karito 7.0.