SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19283, 22 September 1924, Page 3

SPORTING.

ROSEHILL RACES

BALLYMENA BEATS GLOAMING

WIN FOR NIGGER MINSTREL,

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, September 21. (Received Sopt. 21, at 5.5 p.m.) The Rosehill races were held yesterday in glorious -weather. The tracks were in good condition and fast. It was a day of surprises and rewards. The New Zealanders figured prominently, Nigger Minstrel accounting for the Guineas, with Bonaparte third, while in the Hill Stakes they filled all the places. In the first division of the High-weight Handicap Bosh took Fecond honours, and Director occupied a similar position in the second division. With Heroic scratched from the Guineas, what was regarded as Nigger Minstrel's strongest opponent was out of the way. •The New Zealander won handsomely, pulling up, by four lengths. The time (lmin 53sec) equalled the course record. After the race Nigger _ Minstrel showed slight lameness, and it is understood that he strained a muscle. Gloaming's defeat in the Hill Stakes was the result of bad luck, and caused much disappointment. Gloaming held a good position at the top of the straight, but got blocked when he. "was just making his run at the St. Leger stand, and had to bo eased up, losing ground. Ballymena, making the most of the opportunity, dashed in front. Gloaming, on getting clear, made a great effort to retrieve hi 3 position, but was beaten byhalf a neck only. Time (lmin 38isec) equalled the course record. The attendance was very large. The principal results were:— EOSEHILIi GUINEAS, Of lOOOsovs. One mile and a furlong. Nigger Minstrel (A. Reed) ... ~. ••• 1 Solidify (A. Lewis) _ ._ 2 Bonaparte (Con Reed) ... _ _. ._ 3 Thirteen horses started. Valamite made the early running, and Nigger Minstrel was lying fourth. Before reaching the straight Nigger Minstrel moved into second place. Once in the straight Nigger Minstrel took command, and. clearing awav from the field, won easily by four lengths. Solidify beat Bonaparte by two lengths. Time, lmin 53eeo. HILL STAKES, Of 750sovs. One mile. Ballymena, 8.11 (Medley) ... _ ... 1 Gloaming, 9.0 (G. Young) _ ._ ... 2 The Hawk, 9.0 (Pike) - 3 Six horses started. The field jumped off in line, but Braohead soon took charge, and made the pace to the half-mile post from Bedonia, The Hawk, Gloaming, Serelot, and Ballymena, the straight being entered in the same order. A little later Gloaming was blocked, and had to go round his field. Ballymena, coming fast, headed Braehead a furlong from home, and lasted long enough to beat Gloaming's great effort by half a neck, ■with The Hawk two lengths away. Time, lmin 38asec. HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. First Division.—Valiant 1, Bosh 2, Torbell 3. There were 13 starters. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 26ssec. Second Division.—Cliffdale 1, Director 2, Sir Dighlock 3. Fifteen horses started. "Won by a length. Time, lmin 26|seo. Black Adder, in winning the Camellia (Stakes, made a course record of lmin 25isec. ASHBUHTON RACES. DEUCALION WINS CUP. fpEOM Orm Special Reporteb.) ASHBURTON, September 20. _ Glorious weather was onoe more in evidence for the conclusion of the Ashburton County Racimr Club's spring meeting, and the attendance was well up to that of the previous day. The totalisator investments were £12,410, compared with £12,539 10s on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £24,657, against £24,187 last year. The racing was again full of interest, there being some very close finishes. The contest for the_ Ashburton Cup was one of the most excitin? ever seen on the course, four horses flashing past the post almost in a line. The three places were filled by New Zealand Cup candidates. The ■winner, Deucalion, was running on strongly at the end, as was Lucinette, the runner-up. Tiff was favourite, but he never looked like a winner. Palestrina, another well-backed candidate, met with interference about three furlongs from home from Deucalion, whose rider (H. Burns) was suspended for a month. Results:— RAKAIA HURDLE HANDICAP, Of lsosovs. One mile and o-half. I—Mr H. Elisor's b g Cerberus, by Menschikoff Malevolence, aged, 12.2 (W. Scobie) ... 1 3—Mr G. Fulton's b g Grim Joke, aged, 9.3 (A. J. Peart) ... _ 2 2—Mr H. T. Smith's b g Agnola, aged, 9.10 (W. Feilding) _ ... 3 Also started: 5 Votist 9.0, 4 FlyingMaster 9.0. Flying Master was 60on out clear of Grim Joke and Agnola, with Cerberus last. "Votist fell at tho hurdles near the sevenfurlong post. Cerberus moved up at the home turn and joined Flying Master at the last hurdle, where the latter fell heavily. Cerberus went on to win easily by a length from Grim Joke, with Agnola three lengths away. Time, 2min 46sec. FAIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 3—Mrs F. Griffen's b f Lava, by Solferino —Formless, 3yrs (G. J. Beale) ... 1 s—Mr5 —Mr D. H. Roberts's b m Tempe, 4yrs, 7.10 (T. Metcalfe) 2 B—Mr W. J. Doyle's br m Brown Lady, 6yrs, 6.12 (W. Patterson) 3 Also started: 1 Sun Up 8.13, 6 Miss Minerva 8.2, 4 Deep Drive 7.9, 9 Glen Mavis 7.3, 2 Chickwheat 7.0, 10 Bonnywood 6.12, 11 Squint 6.12, 7 Mudlark 6.12, 12 Golden Spear 6.12. Deep Drive, Tempo, and Lava were smartest to begin. Tempo led the other pair to the straight, but Lava drew away and won by a length from Tempe, who beat the fast-finishing Brown Lady by a short head. Then came Deep Drive and Miss Minerva. Time, lmin 14sec. ASHBURTON CUP, Of 300sovs (including cup valued at £25 presented by Mr H. F. Nicoll). One pnpupup mile and a-quarter. 2—Mr R. Graham's b g Deucalion by Demosthenes—Mocking Bird, aged, 8.2 allow. 31b (11. Burns) .. .. 1 s—Mr G. Gerard's br m Lucinette, 4yrs, C. 9, allow. 51b (F. Lloyd) 2 6—Mr J. S. Barrett's br m Dame Straitlate, 6yrs, G. 13 (G. Fisher) .. ..3 Also started: 4 Palestrina 0.1, 3 Kilfane 8.13, 7 Printemps 7.4, 9 Happy Warrior 7.3, 8 Kukume 6.7 (allow. 31b), 1 Tiff 0.7. Kilfane was the first to show out, followed by Dame Straitlace, Tiff, and Happy Warrior. At the mile post Dame Straitlace had taken charge from Kilfane, with Printemps, Deucalion, and Tiff following in that order. Five furlongs from home' Dame Straitlace was just clear of Happy Warrior, with Printemps and Lucinette handy. Deucalion and Tiff moved up at the home turn. On reaching the straight Happy Warrior took charge, and a great race over the last furlong saw Deucalion beat Lucinette by half a head, with Dain»> Straitlace a head away, and Happy Warrior a neck further back. Tiff was three lengths away. Time, 2min 7 4-ssec.

TRIAL PLATE, Of llosovs, six furlongs. 1— Sir Charles Campbell's ch g Ophir, by Solferino —Adonr, 3yrs, 7.0 (C. Emerson) 1 2 Mr J. Porter’s br f Eamene, 3yrs, 7.9 (H. Burns) .. 2 3 Sir G. Clifford’s br h • Rich Prize, 4yrs, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) .. ... .. 3 Also started: 11 Lord Seadown 7.9, 4 Clarion 8.5, 5 Full Swing 8.5, 13 His Majesty 7.9, 7 Gay Lassie 7.9, 10 Watermint 7.9, 8 Saxetto 7.9, 9 Revel 7.9, 6 Gay Queen 7.9, 12 Kilcannich 7.9. Gay Queen led Clarion, Rarncne, and Saxette from the barrier. Ophir moved up at the entrance to the straight, and a little further on drew out with Ramene. A great finish ended in Ophir beating Ramene by half a head. Rich Prize finished fast a length away, a head in front of Gay Queen. Time, Imln 14sec. LONGBEACH STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 150sovs, two miles and a-quarter. I—Mr J. S. Talbot’s b g Master Peter, by St. Petersburg—Deerstalker mare, aged, 12.10 (F. Johnson) .. 1 3—Mr J. Divan’s b g Aurore, aged, 9.0 (E. Shaw) 2 s—Mr F. A. Hanson’s blk g Blue Streak, aged, 9.0 (D. Hall) 3 Also started: 4 Zeus 11.2, 2 Taralga 9.13, G Miss Garance 9.0. Miss Garance fell at the first fence. Blue Streak soon had a lead of several lengths, but at the end of six furlongs Master Peter joined him. Master Peter was in front at the mile post, followed by Blue Streak apd. Aurore. Half a mile from home

Tarnlga fell. Master Peter held his place to the finish, winning by five lengths from Aurore, with Blue Streak a similar distance away, and Zeus fourth. Time, 4inin 25 4-ssec. COLDSTREAM WELTER HANDICAP, Of 140sovs. Seven furlongs. 2—Mr E. C. Govan's eh c Te Anau Lad, by Gay Lad —Te Anau Maid, 3yrs, 7.7 (E. Ludlow) 1 3—Mr P. Stephens's b g Prosperity, T.yrs, 7.9 (T. Melealf) 2 I—Miss A. R. Murphy's blk g Mountain Lion, 5 yrs, 9.2 (E. Shaw) 3 Also started: 5 All British 8.3, 7 Zero Hour 7.12, 6 Pickaninny 7.8, 4 Frisco 7.7 (car. 7.13). Pickaninny was first out, with Mountain Lion and Te Anau Lad in close attendance. At tho end of two furlongs Prosperity had joined Pickaninny and r le Anau Lad in tho lead, with Mountain Lion handy. Pickaninny was beaten at tho home turn, and Te Anau Lad gradually got the better of Prosperity, whom he beat by a lengthy Mountain Lion was four lengths away, followed by Zero Hour and Frisoo. Time, lmin 27 l-ssec. MELROSE TROT.' HANDICAP, In harness, of 130sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—Mr1 —Mr O. P. Cameron's b o Master Don, I by Harold Dillon—Princess PerfecI tion, 3yrs, scr (A. Hondriokson) ... 1 11—Mr C. Davidson's ch g Lyonwood, syrs, scr (G. Keeley) 2 14—Mr R. M'Donnell's b f Rufine, 3yrs, sci" (Owner) ' 3 Also started: 10 Jua'n Dillon scr, 2 Direct Tod sor, 15 Betty's Boy scr, 17 Rex Minto scr, 3 Auto scr, 7 Bagpipes scr, 18 Athonic scr, 19 Night Light scr, 8 Lady Bountiful her, 16 Carbine Direct scr, 12 Waixua scr, 5 Thelma Pointer sor, 13 General Bingen scr, 4 Megala 36yds bnnd., 9 Jingal 48, 6 Holly Bell 60. Lyonwood led General Bingen, Rex Minto, and Master Don for three furlongs when Auto took second place. Auto was in front five furlongs from home, but soon gave way again to Lyonwood, who led Master Don to the straight. In a fine finish Master Don, who appeared to be going comfortably, beat Lyonwood by a head. Rufine I was 10 lengths away just in front of a bunch in which Night Light, Auto, and Rex Minto were prominent. Times, 2min ■ 59sec, 2min 59 l-sseo, 3min 1 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Five furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr W. Causer's b h Songbird, by Kilbroney—Grey Linnet, 6yrs, 9.5 1 (A. J. Peart) 1 4—Mr G. L. Rutherford's b g Moorland, syrs, 7.13 (O. Emerson) 2 3 —Mr P. Delargey's b g The Harp, syrs 7.12 (T. Metcalf) 3 Also started: 5 Clareina 7.6, 2 Kenmore 7.3 (car. 7.6), 6 Paddy's Hope 6.12, 7 Markie 6.7. Paddy's Hope was first out, followed by Songbird and Moorland, but at the end of a furlong Paddy's Hope had dropped back behind the other pair, while at tho home turn the order was—Songbird, Moorland, The Harp, and Paddy's Hope. On reaching the straight Kenmore made a forward move, but Songbird held his place in front and won decisively by half a length from Moorland, who beat The Harp by a neok. Paddy's Hope was a length away, a neck in front of Kenmore. Time, lmin Isec. AVOXDALIE meeting. GOLD LIGHT WINS CUP. (Feb United Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, September 20. The Avondale Jockey Club's spring meeting opened to-day. Tho weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £55,349 10s, as compared with £56,889 10s for the corresponding day last year. The results are as follow: MAIDEN PLATE. All B.O.—Tatician (A. M.Namara) 1, Son o' Mine 2, Arch Amie 3. Also started: Kendall, Transformer, Marble Boy, Winkie's Wheel, Vice Versa, Passionate, Sand Star, Cohesion Parodist, Exactly, Herculean, General Pryde, Steel Bar, Tall Timber, Dahpne Bruce, Miss Vera. Won by a neck, a head separating second and third. Time, lmin 58 l-ssec. GREY LYNN HURDLE HANDICAP. Two miles.—Highway, 10.9 {Mason), 1; Landbird, 10.7, 2; Miss Mickey, 9.8, 3. Also started: Explorer 10.13, Prince Rufus 10.10, Peter Amans 10.3, Karamu 9.11, Greekson 9.0, General Rose 9.3, Never Despair 9.0, Earthshino 9.0, Advent 9.0, Totara Jack 9.0. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 48sec. Peter Amans, Prince Rufus, and Explorer fell. AVONDALE STAKES, of lOOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Automne (J. Nixon) 1, Hyde Park 2, Lady Cavendish 3. Also started: Oration, Gold Acre,- Mimetic, Perang, Father' O'Flynn, King Lu, Bahama, Delightful, Colena Boy, Air Quen, Golden Autumn, Vaudeville, Welbeck Abbey, Memoir. Romantic, Oreum, Billikins, Nastorio. Won by half a length, a neck separating second and third. Time, lmin AVONDALE CUP, Of 2000sovs. One mile and a-half. Gold Light, 9.3 (Waddell) 1 Boomerday, 7.4 2 Musketoon, 8.0 3 Also started: Arch Salute 7.13, Pompey 7.13, Landslide 7.5, Stork 7.5, Illumination 7.4, L'Amour 7.4, Doleful Ditty 7.1, Marble Bell 7.0; Pelham 6.9, Many Colours 6.9, Golden Glass 6.7, Poteen 6.7. Landslide and Pelham were the pacemakers, and that pair were racing stride for stride all the way up the back and to the straight, where the field closed up rapidly, and Gold Light shot to the front at half the distance and won by threequarters of a length from Boomerday, who was half a length in front of Musketoon, with Stork fourth. Time, 2min 37 l-ssec. WEiLTER HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Miss Egypt, 9.3 (Mactavish), 1; Dan Quinn, 8.0, 2 ; Gala Day, 8.0, 3. Also started: Ruapajpa 10.4, Aerofortis 8.8, Archibald 8.8 Peter Maxwell 8.4, Gold Rain 8.4, He'isler 8.3. Town Bank 8.3, Raffa 8.2, Just Quietly 8.1, Spooney 8.0, Right and Master O'Rourke 8.0, Ilka 8.0, Kaikahu 8.0, Waltzer 8.0, Cherry Ripe 8.0, Piton 8.0. Won by a neck, with a neck between secondand thir.d Time, lmin losec. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, of 500sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Blood, 9.3 (R. Reed), 1; Soliform, 8.5, 2; Naumatere, 6.10, 3. Also ran: Hino 8.7, King Merv 86, Broadwood 8.0, Lucius 8.0. Finelli 7.13, Joy Ride 7.3, Jolly Princess 7.11, Prince Abbey 7.3, Lady Ridicule 6.1 C, Master Doon 6.8, Tuahine 6.7, Dayguard 6.7. Won by a neck, with a neck between second and third King Merv finished fourth. Time, lmin. 16sec. * HENDERSON HANDICAP. Seven furlongs Polonett, 7.5 (L. Manaon), 1; Smoke Concert, 7.0, 2; Kuhoi. 7.0, 3. Also started: Alfort 9.8, Royal Present 8.10, Zircon 8.9, Bright Day 8.5, King Quin 8.5, Cool Stimulants 7.10, Daylight 7.7, Lapidary 7.5, Gold Rain 7.4, Lady Rewa 7.0, Prince Charleroi 7.0, Bevis 7.0, Trescr 7.0. Won by three lengths, half a length separating second and third. Lapidary was fourth. Time, lmin 30sec. A. Tinker, ridor of Alfort, was suspended for a month for careless riding. SWANSON HACK WELTER. One mile and n furlong.—Barometer, 8.7 (Keesing), 1; Nightraider, 9.2, 2; Potoanui, 8.12 3. ' Also started: Te Kuri 9.6, John Dix' 8.11, Dorinda, Finniotte, Dazzling Light Tressillian 8.0. Knighthood 8.0, The Drifter 8.0, Husker 8.0, Lady Kerman 8.0. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Finnote finished fourth. Time, lmin 57sec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (Pes United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, September 21. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Avondale Jockey Club's meeting: Kin<*sland Hurdle Handicap. One mile and three-quarters.—Landbird 11.1, Miss Melva 10.13, Prince Rufus 10.10, Miss Mickey 10 4. Peter Amans 10.3, Karamu 9 9 General Rose 9.2, Te Tahi 9.0, Totara Jack 9.0. Hushman 9.0, Husker 9X>. Mihotapu Welter Handicap, c* ZOOsovs. Nine furlongs.—Arch Salute 10.1, Brijrht Day 9 3 I/Amour 8.13, Prettyman 8.12,. Doleful Ditty 8.11, Prince Abbey 8.10, Aerofortis 8.7, Smoke Concert 8.6, Many Colours 8.3 Lapidary 8.3, Golden Glass 8.3, Gold Ra'in 8.3 Peter Maxwell 8.3, Gold Jacket 8.2, Prin'co Charleroi 8.0, Nightraider 8.0. Poieen 8.0. TT J . , _ Mount Albert Hack Handicap, of 300sovs. About three miles.— Rati a 9.4, High-flown 3.10 Lady Hill 8.9, Praiseworthy 8.8, Drawbridge 8.3, Miss Vera 8.2, Sleepy Sol 8.2. Princess Ronnie 8.0, Monday 8.0, Paradist 8.0, Lucky Lu 3.0, '} insilia 8.0, Winkie's Wheel 8.0, Drolatiqiu- 3.0, Tall Timber 8.0, Makora 8.0, Kitty Barlowe 8.0, Ring the Hell 8 0. -Best Boy 8 0, Gold Fern 3.0, Too Late 8.0, Cherry Ripe 8.0, Piton 8.0, General Pride 8.0. Plumpton Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Nine furlongs.—Ruapapa 8.6, Arch Salute 8.4, Zircon 7 11, Broadwood 7.6, Lananlide 7.4, Illumination 7.3, Pelhum 7.0, Matinee 0.10, Day Guard 67, Polonett 6.7. President's Handicap, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Blood 9.12, Soliform 8.13, Kine Merv, 3.9, Miss Egypt 8.0, Finelli 7.13, Lucius 7.11, Jolly Princess 7.9, Prince

Abbey 7.5, Archibald 6.12, Dan Quin 6.7, Gala Day 6.7, Town Bank 6.7, Master O'Rourke 6.7, Kuhio 6.7, Abbey Bell 6.7. Nursery Handicap, of 400sovs. Five furlongs.—Automno 8.13, Mimetic 8.4, Lady Cavondish 8.2, Golden Autumn 8.0. Father O'Flynno 7.13, King Ltt 7.12, Day Bell 7.12, Pelbeck Abbey 7.9, Gold Acre 7.7, Romantic 7.7, Predomite 7.7, Billikens 7.7, Adavale 7.7, Recollect 7.7, Air Queen 7.7. Now Lynn Hack Handicap. Nine furlongs.— Lan.dary 9.*, To Kuri 3.13, Spooney 8.11, Barometer 8.11, Potoanui 8.7, Tactician 8.4, John Dix 8.4, Dorinda 8.2, Finnote 7.13, Steel Bar 7.8, Knighthood 7.8, TressilLman 7.8, Lady Kerman 7.8, Appreciation 7.3, Passionate 7.3, Bevis 7.0, Rose Nanto 7.0, Transformer 7.0. OTAKI-MAORI RA.CES. (Pib United P.kesb Association.) OTAKI, September 20. The weather was glorious and the attendance was large at the Otaki-Maori Racing Club's meeting. The course was heavy; £18,092 10s was put through the machino as against £16,823 10s for the first day last year. Results:— KAPITI HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Koanau, 9.0, 1; Bonibrook, 10.10, 2; Goldpiece, 9.13, 3. Crowhurst 9.13 and Waimatoa 10.4 also started but fell. Power, the rider of Waimatoa, injured his hand. Koanau led most of the distance, winning by three lengths. Several lengths separated second and third. Time, 2min 66seo. MAIDEN PLATE. Five furlongs.— Westbrooke, 8.0, 1; Salamis, 8.7, Z Miss Hupana, 8.0, 3. Scratched: Gold Dollar 8.2, Otauru 8.2, Beaumont 8.0, Padonna 8.0. From the start Westbrooke led, and was never headed, winning by a neck after a fine finish. A neck separated second and third. Time, lmin 4 l-ssec. RATIHIKU HACK HANDICAP. Soven furlongs.—Clarinda, 7.7, 1; Star Ranger, 8.5, 2; Waetea, 8.7. 3. Scratched: Opa Asloep 7.11, Otauru 7.8, Lipsol 7.5. Clarinda led throughout and won by a length, half a length separating second and third. Glument was fourth. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec. TE ONE MAKETONORE MEMORIAL STAKES, of 350sovs. One mile and aquartor.—Sunart, 8.12, 1; Kilfaire, 6.9, 2; Tenades, 7.9, 3. Rouen 9.5 and Megan 7.4 were scratched. Hyrax made all the running, and continued to lead till nearly to the post, when the placed , horses came from the ruck and fought out a fine finish, Sunart winning by half a length, a similar •distance separating second and third. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. PAHIKO HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—lmperial Spark, 8.8, 1; Lady Gay, 8.3, 2; Bonideer, 7.13, 3. Scratched: Papaponga 8.1, Somes 7.7. Bonideer made most of the running, but nearing home Imperial Spark and Lady Gay came from the ruck. Won by two lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 17 4-ssec. WAITAWA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Rose of Athens, 8.4, 1; Ladv Fingers, 8.11, 2; Last Crust, 9.0, 3. "Scratched: Counter Attack 7.13. Entre Nous 7.9. From the start Ladv Fingers led. followed by Rose of Athens. Nearing home the latter came away, and won easily by two lengths, a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. TAUMAKA WELTER HACK HANDICAP. One mile 55 yards.—Bonena, 8.0, 1; Kalakaua. 2; Panache, 8.0, 3. Scratched: Peach Brandy 8.9, Kilia 8.2, Idanoe 8.0. From the start Bonena went to the front, and led for most of the distance, but was displaced by Bonifant, who, however, fell back beaten 50 yards from home. Panache and Kalakaua closed up. but Bonena kept command, and won by a lencrth. Time, lmin 49 2-ssec. K.EREIHI WELTER HANDICAP.— Happy Days, 9.0. 1: Cleasanta, 8.6, 2; Counter Attack, 8.10. 3. Counter Attack led most of the distance, but near home Happy Days came with a rush and won by a length, the same distance separating second and third. Scratched: Tenades 8.12, Equitable 8.6. Time, lmin 31 2-ssec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. OTAKI, September 21. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Otaki-Maori Racing Club's meeting:— Puketoi Hurdles.—Bonnibrook 11.0, Crowhurst 10.6. Waimatoa 10.1, Goldpiece 9.10, Alabama 9.5. Manuau Trial Plate (all 3.7).—Gardant, Kyla, Lipsol, Moutoa Lady, Miss Hupana, Paula, Peach Brandy, Sealed Orders, Sole Mio, Wench. Otaki Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Kalakaua 9.0, Star Ranger 8.7, Claronda 8.4, Opa 7.13, Kilinehia 7.0. Taihoa Handicap.—Patuki 7.12. Kilfaire 7.11, Correspondent 7.10, Nukumai 7.7, Bittors 7.4, Helen Rufus 7.0, Askari 6.12, Merry Queen 6.7. Pukekatiaka Hack Handicap.—lmperial Spark 9.0, Lady Gay 8.6. Purse Proud 8.5, Alabama 8.1, Salamis 7.5, Esquimax 7.4, Bonny Gold 7.2, Calm Eve 6.10, Kelhopeta 6.10. Rekoreki Handicap.—Last Crust 9.0, Lady Fingers 9.0, Rose of Athens 8.13, Rouex 8.2. Counter Attack 7.13, Ihapatoa 7.7. Rahui Welter Hack Handicap. One mile —Opa 8.11, Bosena 8.11. Dominant, 8.8, Weslbroke 8.8, Kouauau 8.7. Peach Brandy ' 8.3. Gluement 5.3, Bonifant 8.3, Idanoo 8.6, Panache 8.0. Wairentrami Welter Handicap*—Happv Days 9.10, Counter Attack 8.12, Cleasanta 8.11, Hyrax 8.4, Birkie 8.0. GERALDINIS HANDICAPS. (Peb United Peess Association.) t ' CHRISTCHURCH, September 21. The following are the handicaps for the Geraldine Racing Club's meoting:— First Hurdles. One mile and five fur-longs.-J3lue Socks 11.9, Le Fort 10.9, Wharfedale 10.6, Bellrock 10.3, Agnola 9.9, Petunia 9.6, Grim Joke 9.6, Pomposa 9.6, Votist 9.0, Flying Master 9.0, Sayonora 9.0, Kerry Star 9.0. Ohapi Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.— Clarion 9.0, Gorgeous 8.10, Pleasant Rose 8.8, Entreaty 8.8, Lytum 8.8, In Time 3.8, Bonnie Waif 8.8, Norrv 8.8, Floranze 2.8. Grey Lass 8.8, Boniella 8.8, Golden Loch 8.8, Faloose 8.8, Dame Fortune 8.4, Revel 8.4, Lord Seadown 8.4, Gay Lassie e. 4, Trilfprd 8.4, Douce Lad 8.4, Gold Brick 8.4. Michigan 8.4, Elba 8.4, Bonnywood 8.4, Mudlark 8.4, Saxette B.*, Coch y bondhu 84. Moiselle 8.4, Marzoin 8.4. Shandre 8.4. Geraldine Cup, of 300sovs. One milo and a-quartor.—Loughrea 10.8, Deucalion 8.12, Kilfane 8.11, Boadicea 8.10, The Polymnian 7.12, Guncase 7.7, Prince Ferouz 7.6, Happy Warrior 7.3, Printemps 7.2, All British 6.12, Kukume 6.9, Stream 6.7. Squatters' Handicap. Six furlongs.~ Songbird 9.13, Moorland 8.2, Los Ambus 7.13, Tho Harp 7.13, Clarcina 7.7, Fulmar 7.1. Paddy's Hope 6.11, Tcmpe 6.8, Prosperity 6.8, March Off 6.7, Ronika 6.7. Royal VVink 6.7. Raukapuka Handicap. Seven furlongs. Lava 9.7, Carpontier 9.1, Solferite 9.0, bun Up 9.0, Waetea 9.0, Heraldry 8.3, Heather Lad 8.2, Lord Leslie 7.3, Clontarf 7.13, Red Cherry 7.10. Monoxide 7.8. Gartmore 7.8, Bonatio 7.7, Rene Mavis 7.0, Chickwheat 7.0, Brown Lady 7.0, Fresco 7.0. Dollarpiece 6.12, Lord Seadown 6.12, Killoff 6.12. Belfield Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Mountain Lion 9.9, Giantkiller 9.7, Lucinetto 9.5, All British 8.8, Ophir 8.7. Paddy's Hope 8.6, Zero Hour 3.5, Prosperity 8.5, Petunia 8.3, Stream 8.1, Fresco, 8.0. Pickaninny 8.0. Geraldine Trot Handicap. One mile and a-half.—Scotch Mist, Juan Dillon, Sea Pearl, Logan Tree. Greywood, M'Nab, Logwood. Bridget Lynn„ Joan Spear, Berlha Dillon, Night Light, Talent scr, Laddie Linton 12 yards behind, Whetu 24yds, King Sandy. Haunui, Paradox, Tickletoe 36yds, Bob Dillon 48yds, Schoolmate 60yds, Miss Denver, Billy Dillon, Morning Glow, Fireman 72yds, Wastewood 96yds. Orari Trot Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—Direct Tod, Kukume, Edith Locanda, First Imperial. Wild Child, Talent, Tholma Pointer, Morven Lass, Moonlit, Matagouri, Peter Pointer. Sea Pearl, His Majesty. Hard Knocks, Accumulation, Atheic, Prologue, Bagpipes, Bridget Lynn, Jimmy Chimes, Junior Boy, Joan Spear, Carbine Direct, Great Epsom, General Bingen, Rex Minto scr, Alpha Bingen, Winsome Melody 12 yards behind, Paradox, Logic, Cup Day, Rufin& 24yds, Mngn.'a. Bob Dillon 36yds, Jingal, Fireman, Miss O'Neill 48yds, Dome, Mediator 60yds, Kate Thorpe, Master Don 72yds, Bruce 84yds.

KITROW HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, September 21. Hakatreamea Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs—Guncase 9.5, Corn Rigs 9.4, Claerina 9.3, King Sol 8.13, Zero Hour 8.6, Paddy’s Hope 7.13, Golden King 7.9, Pickaninny 7.7, Wapping 7.7, Stream 7.7. Kurow Handicap. One and a-quarter miles.—Red Wink 9.0, Guncase 8.3, Corn Rigs 8.2, Happy Warrior 7.13, Printemps 7.11, King Sol 7.10, Zero Hour 7.5, Wapping 6.7, Waetea 6.7, Stream 6.7. Waitangi Steeplechase. About two miles. Kipling 11.5, Sherlock 10.13, Zens 10.0, Bellrock 10.6. Red Sol 10.3, Taralga 9.7, ■Aurore 9.6, Blue Streak 9.0, Persauder 9.0, Miss Garance 9.0. Publicans’ Handicap, six furlongs.—Wactea 9.0, Tione 8.6. Red Cherry 8.3, Rene

Mavis 7.12, La Reve 7.12, Wuihle 7.11, April Showers 7.9, Killoff 7.7, Sliandre 7.7, 0(51(1 Brick 7.7, Belfleld Handicap, five furlongs.—Songbird 10.1, The Reaver 8.8, Kerb 8.6, Los Ambus 8.5, The Harp 8.2, r>addy’s Hope 7.0, Pickaninny G.lO, March Off 6.7, Rene Mavis 6.7, Langbillo.7. CHRISTCHURCH, September 21. The following are the handicaps for the trots at the Ivurow Jockey Club's meeting:— Waitaki Trot Handicap, one and a-half miles. —Trilson, Ruby Carbine, Kinsdown, miles.-—Trilson, Brentloo, Bingen Derby, Nelson Fame, Locanda Queen, Ruby Carbine, Avalanche, Nelson M’Kinney, Fairy Chimes, Cathedral Bell scratch, Linton, Myrtle Wilkes 12yds behind, Sunny Vue 21, Tickletoe, Pessimist 48. Dash Trot Handicap, one and a-quarter Mable Bingen scratch,, Ardwood, Sunny Vue 24 yards behind, Tickletoe, Pessimist, Ardlussa 72, Fancy Pointer 84, Stan Wilkes 90, Captain Stanley 192.

GAMES AT AUCKLAND. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, September 21. St. Luke’s 3 beat Somerville 2; Mount Eden 4 beat University 3. CYCLING. GOULBURN-SYDNEY ROAD RACE. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, September 21. (Received Sent. 21, at 5.5 p.Qi.) A strong wind behind assisted the annua! Dunlop cycling road race from Goulburn to Sydney. The weather was fine, and the roads were good. The profsssional event for members of the League of Wheelmen was won by the scratch man, H. Opperman (Victoria) in 7hrs 3min 35sec. The amateur ©vent was won by H. Thomas (Ne.v South Wales), who had 25min allowance, in Thrs 53min lOsec. ATHLETICS. PORRITT IN GOOD FORM. VICTORIES IN WARSAW. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. WARSAW, September 20. (Received Sent. 21, at 5.5 p.m.) Porritt won the final of the 100 metres in 10 9-10 sec, and qualified for the final of the 200 metres event. Mis time in his heat was 22 9-10seo—tlie best of the six who qualified for the final.—A. and N.Z. Cable. CARR’S INJURED LEG. CAREER MAY BE ENDED. LONDON, September 19. “Slip” Carr has returned from Europe. Ho fears that his log injury may end his career. He may further attempt to race in America on his way home. —A. arid N.Z. Cable. BASKET BALL. The basket ball tournament was unavoidably postponed on Saturday afternoon on account of weather conditions. It will take placo next Saturday at Woodhaugh Gardens at 2 o’clock. If wet weather is experienced the matches will be played at the Kensington Drill Hall. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND GAMES. <Paa United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, September 21. Dovonport 21 beat Athletic 5; Marists 24 beat Richmond 17; Ellorslie 6 beat Newton 3.