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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20522, 25 September 1928, Page 14

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RACING NEWS. FIXTURES. September 27, 2S, —Geraldine Meeting. September 29.—Pakuranga Hunt Meeting. September 29. —Hawke’s Bay Meeting. October 6. —Kurow Meeting. October 6, 8. —Auckland Spring Meeting. October 11, 13. —Dunedin Spring Meeting. October 13. —Carterton Meeting. October 20, 22.—Wellington Meeting. October 20, 22.—Gore Meeting. October 20, 24.—Waikato Meeting. October 22.—Waikato Hunt Meeting. October 22.^—Waverley Meeting. October 22. —Waipawa Meeting. October 22.—North Canterbury Meeting. October 25, 27.—Poverty Bay Meeting. October 27.—Masterton Meeting. October 27. —Banks Peninsula Meeting. October 31. —Birchwood Hunt Meeting. November 8, 10. —Whangarei Meeting. November 1, 3.—Dargaville Meeting. November 3, 5, 7, 10.—New Zealand Cnu Meeting. By Sentinel. Acceptances for the Kurow meeting are due to-morrow. Mr W. Quirk has presented the Kilbroney gelding Sachet to P. T. Hogan. It was rumoured at the Ashburton meeting that Footfall had dropped out of his engagement owing to developing soreness or worse. Money Mine has only been in work a few weeks, and made a creditable show in running third at Ashburton. Count Cavour looked fat and far from fit when he ran at Ashburton. Track reports credited him with doing a good gallop during the week, but no one seemed anxious to back the well-per-formed Solferiuo gelding. Like others, “ the. Count ” may have done a good gallop from a galloping start, but was not in condition to repeat it. A lot of interference look place shortly after the start in the Trial Plate at Ashburton. Viscount cut across the field ami seriously interfered with Captivate, and Solmuri was also knocked back to the tail of the field. Chide also suffered interference, and this may have contributed to First Raid and_ Proud Knight getting a break on the field. It was a matter of regret that Solmuri and Captivate did not obtain a clear run, as they are both engaged in the M'Lean Stakes, and their display would have been the deciding factor about starting them. It, however, they show anything in the meantime to suggest that they will make a creditable show, both youngsters will start at Wingatui. First Raid, who won at Ashburton, is engaged in the Dunedin Guineas. His claim 'Mademoiselle Ise, was got by Stepniak from Miss Dalrymple, by Pilgrims The Sarto gelding, Zeuxis, made up a lot of ground after getting knocked back last in the Trial Plate at Ashburton. He was running through the field at the finish, and either he or Fair Exchange, who got hopelessly left, might have kept the winner busy. Royal Tractor, who won the Trial Plate at Ashburton, had matters all his own way. He has a pood turn of speed, but unfortunatelv makes a noise. His dam, Koval Delight, was got by Royal Fusilier —The Brat, by Stepniak—Mesisette, by Medallion. Proud Knight, who is a bit green, showed pace at Ashburton when he ran to the straight with First Raid in the Trial Plate. He was got by Paladin from Ladv Hoi wood, by Golden Knight—Florodnra, by Stepniak or Gipsy Grand—Roscspur. Vaward has made a complete recovery from the effects of his bolt some months ago, when he smashed his hoofs and could not stand for weeks afterwards. - He has been in E. J. Ellis s stable for some weeks, and is coming along nicely in his work. A difference of opinion expressed in the handicap for the Geraldine Cup and the Kurow Cup shows that owners have a better chance when several haudicappcis are operating than when one holds a monopoly of the business. This is shown by the following comparison: Geraldine Cup. Kurow Cup. Pink Note .. 8.10 0.0 Taboo 8.10 8.0 Town Bank .. 8.7 8.1 Thorndale .. .. 8.0 8.2 Lucy Locket 7.3 i-7

First Sight was again “barrier when raced at Ashburton, and through baching away when the barrier rose lost several lengths. He got to the leaders at the turn and put up a good performance in winning. He was perhaps lucky to catch Silver Coot a bit short of work, as the latter made all the running and only faded through lack of condition. Beau Geste won at Ashburton as if he mi'dit achieve more success, as he was going on well at the finish. He had no great trouble to beat Night March, who, however, did not look forward enough to run out a mile. Carinthia went a good race and should soon rejoin the winning ranks. . ~ c ,, Hovlake was going away from the he,d at Ashburton, but some of the opposition —Count Cavour, Thorndale, and Sir Roy—did not look ready to run out a_ mile and a-quarter, and this left the chickenhearted Chickwheat. Gold Mint, and Malmsev to supply the opposition. Gold Mint was ridden into the ground, and nr setting a strong pace killed Chickwheat s chance, and incidentally his own. This left Malmsey, and she ran second. Nevertheless. Hoylake won well and was going on at the right end. Because Star Stranger won the T reufham Gold Cup with 9.4 in 3mm 22isec (an Australian and New Zealand icanv people, including scribes, think that the Martian gelding is well entitled .o favouritism for the New Zealand Cup with 9.6. It seems to be completely overlooked that Trentham is the fastest course in Australia and New Zealand over both short and long courses. When track and atmospheric conditions are favourable at Trentham horses can make very fast time. Gloaming ran 45scc after being blocked —vice during a race, and times recorded from a mile and a-half up to two miles pmve it to be an exceptionally fast track. It is then a shallow way of analysing a horse's chance to say he can win because he has from a mere time point of view recorded & good c2.110p on a. particul&xljfast track. The fact that he got close to Rapier last year, when conceding 201 b, is a much more reliable line to his chance. On paper Star Stranger lias not a chance with Footfall, who ran him to ajiead last year, and now comes in on slb better terms. Footfall should also heat Rapici and Count Cavour at the weights. A horse's chance on paper is one thing and what mnv happen in the New Zealand Cup run in November is another question to be decided on the training track. Already Footfall is under a cloud, but that does'not nullify the fact that he was the pick of the handicap. A PLEASANT TRIP. On Friday last the writer could not resist the temptation of- joining a small party bent on participation in the Ashburton spring meeting and, incidentally, providing a run under an expert official whose firm recently supplied Mr J. M. Samson with a luxuriously-appointed Cadillac of the latest model. Mr W. Quirk was the other member of the party. \ short space of time found us at the Oamaru Trotting Club's old course, where ,T. Henderson was waiting with a two-vear-old by Matchlipht from Alpha Bingen. The youngster was allowed to pace a couple of circuits, and showed a nice easv action, also a promise of speed with more time for development. The youngster was bred by his owner, Mr J. M. Samson. Henderson next “hitched up ■' a four-year-old mare by Nelson Bingen from Snowdrift, the dam ot Clonmel, and let it be whispered in a staee aside —Avalanche. She is owned by Mr Quirk, who, in reply to a question, invited the writer to put watches on her." She wont a half in 1.12. a mile in 2.25. and, incidentally, displayed promise of better things. Perhaps Snowflake might be a suitable name for a daughter of Snowdrift.

Whilst the two owners were in consultation with their trainer, the writer paid a brief visit to the new course across the road. Excellent progress has lieen mads towards tliG completion 01 the course and its appointments. A terrace has been built in front of the stand, and it would be a good idea to strip part of the old course in order to obtain material to turf the ground which has been built up Perhaps this may be already a matter arranged. The track has settled down and a few showers within the next few’days would greatly assist a further growth of grass. It is quite safe to predict that the Oamaru race meetings and trotting meetings will obtain a much greater popularity than would have been

possible under previous conditions. This particularly applies to the trotting game. After a brief halt to say ” Good day ’ to Timaru, the party sped straight on to the Washdyke, and went through F. and A. Trilford’s stable, where Mr Samson has several horses in training. Here we found Jock o’ Hazeldeau, a two-year-old gelding by Gay Lad from Arch Lassie, and hence a brother to Young Lochinvar; a well-turned three-year-old in Pound Note, by Paper Money—La Paix This fellow has been “ added to the list,” and on looks should make a racehorse); a filly by Kilbroney—Tango (the dam of Red Jazz), and also the last named; Money Peer (just taken up after his accident at Wingatui) ; the Leighton gelding Wreath of Myrtle, and Town Bank. A good old standard-bearer was noticed in a paddock enjoying a well-earned leisure. All the horses in training bear a well-cared-for appearance, and two of them, in Town Bank and Pound Note, look the most forward in condition. Town Bank looks particularly yell, and is a fine type, but unfortunately sports a most unsightly joint in the shape of a big enlargement on the outside of his off fore fetlock. He has also been heavily tired on both front legs. Still, he won at the Grand National meeting, and if stood up to his knees in straw looks in splendid shape to repeat success.

The next call was at E. J. Ellis's stable. Here it was discovered that Vaward had made a complete recovery from the John Gilpin holt lie made from Wingatui along several miles of macadam road, with the result that he hurst all four feet and could not stand for weeks. The chestnut” colt by Hunting Song from Edna May must be one of the biggest two-year-olds in training. Ho was lean and lathy and growing solely towards the sky, but is now commencing to thicken and furnish. It is likely, however, to be some time before he is produced in public. When he comes to maturity Red Coat will look like a real racehorse, and it is to be hoped that ho will gallop in keeping with appearances. Miss Thespian, Money Mine, a Chief Ruler—Marcelaine filly, and the Songbird gelding Songster were also placed under inspection. They all look healthy and well, and Money Mine ran a good race the following day. Tintoretto is still running in the paddock, aud has not yet recovered from the effects of being galloped on when racing at Wingatui. 'The stable also shelters Royal Tractor, who bolted home next day at the Ashburton meeting. Ellis has worked wonders in bringing his new staolea into shape in a short space of time, and when fully completed will have a well-equipped training establishment. _ A spin out to Orari found ns at I\. L. Keeper’s stables. Hero Mr Samson has a shapely two-year-old colt in Solmuri, by Solferino —Murihiku, the Tea Tra\ filly Tea Girl, and the Lord Quex twq-vear-old Colonel Quex, and Carinthia m training, whilst Wayward (in the paddock with an enlarged leg) will require a long spell. Mr Quirk has the Solferino gelding Filosol in the stable. As a result of being cased, he has improved in appearance since he ran at the Grand National meeting. Ibe same owner has also a shape.*’, whole chestnut two-year-old in Captivate, by Grand Court—Peg o’ My Heart Solmuri and Captivate both started at Ashburton, aud each of them suffered such serious interference shortly after the start that no idea ronld be gained as to their racing merit. Two more shapely-lookmg youngsters would be difficult to find, but with Mr Quirk's usual luck in __ ownership, Captivate broke the strap of Ins rug a few days ago while in a yard, and in getting a fright, jumped two fences and cut both hia front locs, fortunately without any serious results. The same owner’s Kilbroney gelding Sachet has again struck trouble, and Mr Quirk has presented him to P. T. Hogan, who it is to he hoped will find the gift horse worthy of acceptance. On the road to Ashburton a call was made a few miles out, where Sir Quirk has Ivv Audubon and a young mare by Logan ‘Pointer from a Rothschild mare. Ivy Audubon appears to he in foal to Author Dillon, and goes to_ Wrack, whilst the other mares might be in foal to Real Guv. There was still ample time for a flying visit to Mr H. F. Nicoll s stud, where Mr Samson has two mares in foal to Wrack and booked to return to the «ame sire. Wrack is a very line horse of the Hambletonian type. We saw Trix Pointer with a newly-arrived filly foal at foot to Wrack, and a very racy-looking two-vcar-old colt by him from Nell Pointer. Shortly afterwards wc parked on the rails of the Ashburton racecourse. It was intended to pay a visit to Eldersiie stud, where Mr Samson has some mares and foals, but a change of plans deferred the visit until some future occasion. TROTTING. FIXTURES. October 13, 17.—Auckland T.C. October 20.—Timaru T.C. October 20, 22 —Greymoutb T.C. October 22.— Oamaru T.C. November 6,8, 9.—Metropolitan T.C. November 17, 21. —Otahuhu T.O. November 24 (or December I).—WeillD§ov°mber 29, December I.—For bury Park T.C. By Sentinel. The final payment for the Great Northern Derby is due on Friday. Acceptances for the. trotting events on the Kurow card are due to-morrow. In his preparation for the Cup Peter Bingen is doing most of his track work without hopples, and is moving without a mistake. . W. J. Tomkinson brought Tonic, an Australian-bred gelding, back with him from Australia for the Dunedin owner Mr G. J. Barton. Glideaway (2.14|) was brought across on behalf of another sportsman. There were 73 days of harness racing last year at the two tracks in Berlin, Germany. The number of races held was 60S. and the prize money given amounted to 152,000. Loganwood seems to be keeping quite sound, and his Cup engagement has been continued. He is not likely, however, to find much favour with backers for the big race, although he is still capable of winning over a sprint distance. Baron Bingen is reported to be in capital form. He is still growing, and so wul not show his best gait for some time._ Great Bingen shows promise of being right at the top of bis form by November. D. Withers is confident that the champion will go a good race in the Clip. Sunstorm lightened up after the New Brighton meeting, but he is in work again and pacing with great determination. The Suugod gelding should develop into a winner over a mile in saddle. Acre is not at his best. He is smart when right, and has gone 4.29 4-5 to a place for two miles. The well-known brood marc Jenny Hell, dam of 801 l Harold, White Sun, and Morning Sun, is still active, although she is well over 20 years of age. She has not produced a foal for some time. Firelight was well supported for bis race at Wellington, but the Matchlight gelding, who has done most of his racing on Southland tracks,® did not race up to expectations. Warplane, by Man o War—Aid Haid, has come along nicely since J. Shaw returned to Auckland after the Addington meeting, and one morning last week, strapped up in saddle, he gave a good display. A feature of his work was the brilliant way he began, aud with the tinhoppled Native Prince as school master Warplane revelled in his task. His owner, Mrs Swcetapple, who also owns Koro Peter, has received one or two offers for the Man o’ War representative, and he may be seen at Whangarei under new colours. . Although she was beaten into third place in the Eakaia Trot at Ashburton on Saturday, the three-year-old filly Wrackecn put up a very pleasing performance, and she may win good races later in the season. She will not he taken to Auckland to contest the Great Northern Derby, in which race Mr Nicoll will depend upon Wracklcr and probably Royal Wrack. Although lone has been heavily supported on a number of occasions and has usually run prominently in her races, her first win was attained at Ashburton on Saturday. She is a five-year-old mare, and, being one of the Brent Locand;; breed, she should go on improiing with "‘The impressive victory registered by Wrackler at Ashburton on Saturday draws attention to the fact that he is Pkely to play a prominent part in the Great Northern and New Zealand Derbies to be decided later in the season. Wrackler is a fine type of youngster, and at the Ashburton meeting in April he put up the New’ Zealand record for two-year-olds of 3min 29 4-ssec for a mile and a-half. Shortly afterwards Wrackler was one of the victims of an epidemic of colds that

I ran through the Durbar Lodge stable, and this affected him in his preparation foi the New Zealand Sapling Stakes, in which race he finished third to Sonoma Child and Grandlight. Bred by Mr H. F. Nicoll at Ashburton, Wrackler comes direct from American stock, for both Wrack, the sire, and Trix Pointer, the dam, were imported from America. Trix Pointer was a good race mare, winning the New Zealand Cup in 1919 and the Free for All in 1922 in the nomination of Mr \V. il. Norton. Trix Pointer for several years past has been at Durbar Lodge, Mr Nicoll and Mr Norton having had an agreement in which they took foal and foal about. On Mr Norton's death, Trix Pointer passed into the possession of the Riccnrton studmaster, Mr Free Holmes, but the mare will be left at Durbar Lodge under the agreement entered into by Sir Norton. Trix Pointer has had two foals to Wrack, and the second, now a yearling colt, has been leased by Mr Nicolh AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. A VICTORY FOR IE KARA. (Pexi United Press Association.) | AUCKLAND, September 24. The Avondale Jockey Club's spring meeting was concluded to-day in showci y weather Previous heavy laius made the course slow. There was only a fair attendance. The totalisator receipts for the second clay were £28,472, a d< ’’ease of £21,191 10s over the corresponding day of last year. The amount handled for the two days was £55,391 10a, compared with £105.428 last year, when the meeting was held at Ellerslie, a decrease of £50,036 10s. Kesults: GREY LYNN HURDLE RACE, Of SOOsovs. Two miles, g—j. w. Peter's Llewellyn, 9.3 (Garrett) 1 1 — H. A. Swaffield’s Kawini, 10.12 (Olive) 2 3 B. M'Lcod's Glenotus, 10,2 ■ (Sharkey) 3 Also started; 2 Uralhv 10.12 and Royal Form 10.9 (bracketed), 5 Polyphemus ( 10.2, 4 Knramu 9.11, S-Rahcpoto 9.5 7 I Hangawera 9.0. j Lllewellvn showed up well from the start and led into the straight from Royal Form, Karamu, and Glenotus running home to win by half a length, with tlircc lengths between second and third. Hatigawera, Rahepoto, Uralla, and Royal Form fell. Karamu was fourth. Time, 4min 4 3-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. Five furlongs. 2 E. H. Cooksey's Flying Prince, 7.12 (T. Metcalf) 1 I—E. L. Riddiford’s Imperial Guard, 8.2 (Green) .. 2 3 F. Earl’s Eaglet, 7.10 (Barry) .. 3 Also started; 4 Bennie 7.12, 6 Snow Plane 7.7. 5 Golden Measure 7.4. Flying Prince jumped out at the start and led the whole way to win comfortably by three lengths, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Bennie was fourth. MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. Six furlongs. 5 W. A. Strahan’s Storm Fiend, 9.12 (Morris) t 10 —T. E. Davison’s Maori Boy, 8.0 (Turvey) f 16— S. R. Uribb's Abbey Queen, 7.11 (Stead) 3 Also started; 2 Luminary 8.12, 12 Illingar 8.8, 6 Air King b. 7, 1 Lady Quex 8.6, 11 Master Lu 8.6, 16 Gay Cockade 8.8, 9 Good Boy, 8 Lietrim 8.1 i, 15 Nurjaban 8.6 J, 19 Critique 8.1, 3 Blue Spear 8.0, 14 Camp Prince 8.0, IS Diamond Queen 8.0, 7 Sulla 8.0, 4 Upoko 8.0, 13 Valda 8.0. Storm Fiend began smartly, but at the turn Lietrim led from a tightly-packed hunch. Maori Boy was fourth, and in a great run passed the post with Storm Fiend. Abbey Queen was a neck away, with Nurjahau fourth. Time, Imin 21eec. PLUMPTON lIA X DJ CAP, Uf 750sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 4 M. H. Timm's To Kara,, 8.9 (Ellis) 1 6- -E. George's Mint Leaf, 7.2 (Wiggins) 2 1 R. Hicks's Bisox, 8.3 (Metcalf) .. 3 Also started: 3 King Lu 8.6, 8 White Fang 8.3, 5 High Pitch 7.8, 2 Royal Mint 7.8, 9 Auriculas 7.0, 7 Papatu 7.0. High Pitch, Papatu, and Bisox were together entering the straight, closely followed by Te Kara and Mint Leaf, who had made up a lot of ground. In the run home Te Kara finished strongly to win by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Royal Mint was fourth. Time, 2min 16sec. AVONDALE GUINEAS, Of lOOOsovs. One mile. I—F. E. Loomb's Prodice, 8.5 (Ellis) 1 6—W. Kemp's Gold Money, 8.5 (■Green) 2 4 R. Grace's High Faintin’, 8.10 (L. G. Morris) 3 Also started: 3 Grand Tea, 10 Jolly Money, 9 Kingsland, 8 Metellus, 7 Sir Russell 8.10, 6 Gold Money, 2 Mithra, 5 White Wings 8.5. White Wings made the pace early, leading from Mithra, Prodicc, and Grand Tea. White Wings was first into the straight, but. Prodice and Gold Money were going well. Prodice drew right away at the distance to win by five lengths, with four lengths between second and third. White Wings was fourth. Time, Imin 48sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1 — H. Rama’s Hoariri, 8.4 (Cammick) 1 3 A. Alexander’s Silvcrmine, 8.10 (M’Cormack) 2 2 H. A. Harris’s Kingfield, 8.8 (Thompson) 3 Also started: 4 Benzora 8.6, 8 Beau Cavalier 7.7, 5 Oration 7.5, 6 Staghunter 7.3, 7 Tiuokoa, 9 Whaka King 7.0. Silver mine was first away, and was with Hoariri at the turn, with Kingfield and Whaka King close up. Silvermine looked like a winner, but Hoariri came up to win by a neck, with two lengths and a-half betwen second and third. Whaka King was fourth. Time, Imin 19sec. NEW LYNN HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. One mile. 1 R. H. L. Simmons’s Arikitoa, 7.7 (Metcalf) 1 9—J. Clothier's Sports King, 7.14 (Gill) 2 4 N. D. S. Rummey's Komak, 7.0 (M'Annally) 3 Also started; 2 Billkikins 9.0, 6 Star Comet 8.10, 5 Winsome Boy 8.10, 7 Tea Lady 7-11, 8 Nassock 7.5, 3 Killute 7.5, 10 Little Gift 7.0. Billikins led over the early stages from Arikitoa and Winsome Boy. The first two were together at the turn, followed by Tea Lady and Sport’s King. Arikitoa won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Tea Lady was fourth. Time Imin 47 2-ssec. NIHOTAPU HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. Seven furlongs. B—C. H. Smith’s Golden Krist, 8.2 (Wiggins) 1 I—J.1 —J. Asher’s To Ivoroke, 8.7 (Gill) .; 2 6 —A. S. Ridewood’s Thursby, 8.9 (Barry) 3 Also started: 2 Ohinemuri 9.0, 5 Siaosi 8.6, 4 Master Boon 8.6, 3 Judge’s Box 8.0, 7 Serang 8.0. Thursby led at the turn from Te Koroko, Master Boon, Judge's Box, and Golden Krist. The last-named made a wonderful finish, and passed the post half a length in front of Te Koroke, with half a length between second and third. Siaosi was fourth. Time, Imin 35soe. NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to Daily Times.) AUCKLAND, September 24. Kawini, the favourite for the Grey Lynn Hurdles, should have won. He was kept well back over the early part and then when making his run crossing the top, stumbled. He came again at the finish. At the entrance to the straight Llewellyn had a three-lengths’ lead over a, bunch comprising Knramu, Glenotus, Royal Form, and Kawini. At the last obstacle Royal Form and Llewellyn were together in front, when the former fell, leaving Llewellyn to win by half a length from Kawini, with Glenotus (who was badly interfered with when Royal Form fell) three lengths away. Imperial Guard, a hot favourite in Urn Nursery Handicap, had to strike his colours to Flying Prince, who was also heavily backed. The latter got away with I a fly. whereas Imperial Guard was slow, but the latter had headed the leader into the straight, with Eaglet, Bennie, and

Golden Measure well back. The favourite ran wide on the turn, and Flying Prince beat him by three lengths. Eaglet, who finished very fast halt a length away, showed promise. , Nineteen contested the Mount Albert Handicap, which resulted in a great finish. Maori Boy and Abbey Queen, two big outsiders, were in charge at the distance and then both bored out badly. Storm Fiend joined issue and dead-heated with Maori Boy, with Abbey Queen a, neck away. Close up were Nurjahan and Diamond Queen, who were slow out from the barrier. , . . Tc Kara scored handsomely in the Plumpton Handicap, his victory being popularly acclaimed. High Pitch was in front when they had settled down from Papatu, Royal Mint, Bisox, White bang, King Lu, Tc Kara, and Mint Beat, and crossing the top they bunched, half a dozen lengths covering the lot. first line into the straight were High Pitch, Papatu. Bisox, Tc Kara, and Auriculus, with Mint Leaf heading the second bunch. At the distance Te Kara went away from Mint Leaf, Bisox, and Royal Mint, finally winning by a couple of lengths from Mint Leaf, with Bisox and Koyal Mint close up. There was a gap to King Lu, after whom were High Bitch, Auriculus, and Papatu. With Episode a non-starter in the Guineas, Prodicc was made a hot favourite, and she scored easily. White Wings was in front when they settled down from Mithra, Grand Tea, Prodice, Jolly Money, and Gold Money. As they camc across the top and into the straight White Wings was still in the van, closely attended by Prodice, Grand Tea, Gold Money, and Mithra. In the run home nothing else had a chance with Prodice, who won by five lengths from Gold Money, with High Faintin’ four lengths away and White Wings and Sir Russell next. . Hoariri was backed down to a short price in the President’s Handicap, and lie scored after an interesting tussle up the straight with Silvermine and Kingfield, the former weakening in the last few strides to go under by a neck. Kingfield was nearly three lengths away, with Whaka King and Benzora doing best of the others. Staghunter failed to show up, being last in the early stages, and finishing in the ruck. Arikitoa, who was a good favourite in the New Lynn Handicap, duly iron after making the running with Billikins. This pair led to the turn from Tea Lady, Sports King, Killute, and Winsome Boy, the favourite stalling oft' Sports Kings challenge to win by a length. Three lengths back was Komak and right up with him was Tea Lady. Eight contested the final event, the Nihotapu Handicap, and after a good race Golden Krist sprang a mild surprise. Thursby, Ohiuemuri. Judges Box, Tc Koroke, and Master Doon were m leading positions when the field settled down, and a little further on Ohinemun was pulled up. Thursby led into the straight from Te Koroke, Master Doon, Golden Grist, and Serang, and m the final burst Golden Krist came away to score by half a length from Te Koroke, who was a good favourite. A similar distance away was Thursby, with Siaosi. Master Doon, and Serang at the hcaa of the remainder. GERALDINE RACING CLUB. FI RSI' DAY ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association.) TIMARU, September 24. The Geraldine Racing Club acceptances for the first day arc as follows: — First Hurdles, of 130sovs. Thirteen furlongs.-—Panorama 10.3, Chick Wheat 10.2, Red Heather 10.2, Carinthia 10.1, Radiate 9.6, Antrim Boy 9.5, Royal Laud 9.4, Erin-go-bragh 9.2, Mime 9.0. Ohapi Hack Handicap, of HOsovs. Five furlongs. —First Raid (101 b penalty) 0.10, Corupanula 8.12, Bon Rose 8.12, Full Flight 5.12, .Royal Flower 8.12, Waving Corn 8.12, Tea Girl 8.12, Pound Note 8.12, Saxi 8.12, The Mis-sioue-r 8.12, Sweet Rcfraiu 8.12. Geraldine Cup, of 225sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Set Sail 9.4, Pink Note 8.10, Town Bank 8.7, Mahnslcy 7.0, Prompter 7.0. Squatters’ Handicap, of HOsovs. Six furlongs.—Eapier 10.1, Gay Sonnet 8.10, Rascal 8.1, Tuahine 7.8, Front Rank 7.7, Money Mine 7.7, Silver Coot 7.5, Polydectes 7.2, Ronaki 7.2, Buoyant 7.0, Shandre 7.0. Ruakapuka Handicap, of HOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Camisader 9.0, Waterlow 8.5, Rina Mangu 7.12, Wreath of Myrtle 7.11, Gaybird 7.9, Merivale 7.9. First Raid (101 b penalty) 5.2, The Missioner 7.7, Amorette 7.7, Zeuxis 7.7, Claret Cup 7.7, Phastar 7.7, Star Raid 7.7. Beaming 7.7. Belfield Handicap, of 120sovs. One mile.—Gay Sonnet 9.0, Vawavd 8.10, First Sight {Blb penalty) 8,8, Lucy Locket 8.0, Gold Mint 7.10, Gold Brick 7.7. Nine of Spades 7.6 Bronstell 7.2. Geraldine Trot (saddle), of 120sovs. One mile and a-balf. —Our Maud. Du Maurier, Mountain Ore, Apex scr, Harry Locanda 12yds bhd, Solitude 12, Harold Lee 24, Young Bingen 48, Eiffeltou Lass GO, Erin’s Lynn 72. Orari Trot (harness), of .HOsovs. One mile and a-quartor.—Logan de Oro, Prince Chimes, Becky Mine, Francis de Oro. Doll Dance, Locanda Lu, Little Author. Du Maurier, Island Lass, Apex, Otaio Rose, Hilda Orton. Tama, Lc Thorpe. Wild Voyage scr. Harry Locanda 12yds bhd, Ecstasy 36, Loughncngh 48. PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. WEIGHTS DECLARED. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, September 24. The following weights have been declared for the Pakuranga Hunt Club’s annual meeting:— Greenmount Hunters’ Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Bahadur 10.5, Marita, Cui Bono, Te Horea, Bendower 9.6, Pompeius 9.3, General Maniapoto, Mashoor, Yum Yum, Day Abbey, Extract, Motive, Tago San. mare by Lucullus, colt by Archangel 9.0. Hunters’ Hurdles. One mile and ahalf.—Fair Abbey. First Prince 10.8, Aotea Roa, Ramblin’ Kid 10.5, Pekatahi 10.3, Pompeius 10.0, Blago 9.3, Master Clements, Template, Louis Poto, Raitihiki, Ashleigh, Rafferty 9.0. Sylvia Park Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Star Comet 9.0, Piet 8.2, Kawini 7.12, Golden Wedding 7.8, Killute, The Lover, Nassock, Marble Mount 7.6, Bjzzaro, Restaurant, Orchus 7.5, Young Thurnham, Myola, Mountain Guido, Brampton, Tidal, Meellus 7.0. Jellicoc Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—Laughing Prince 9.0, The Hawk 8.12, King Lu 8.7, Valkon 8.4, Black Mint 8.2, Mint Leaf 8.0, Covina x 7.12, High Pitch, Goshawk 7.11, Queen Arch 7.7, Phaola 7.6, Ohinemuri, Sir Archie,_ Tino.koa 7.5, Thursby, Transformer, Golden Krist, Sleepy Sol, King Emerald 7.2, Modest Boy, Master Doon, Miss New Zealand, Cynthia N., Lomint, Tea Lady, Beau Cavalier 7.0. Dunedin Handicap. Six furlongs.—The Hawk 9.5, King Lu 8.10, Kaiti 8.8, Star Stranger, Nancy Lee 8.4, Teatime, Branson 7.12, Freehold 7.11, Hyde Park, Flying Juliet, Goshawk 7.9, Oration 7.8, Billikins 7.6, Royal Doulton, Whaka King 7.5, Tinokoa 7.4, Master Doon, Mithra, Brama, Prince Otto, Tea Lady, Sevang, Ballymoy 11, Segment, Sir Russell, White Wings, Eh Timi 7.0. Pakuranga Hunt Cup. About three miles.—Clockwork, Importer, Huirangi Girl 10.9, Trouble 10.7, Master Arch, Bahadur 10.2, Waitauraha 10.0, Haumariri 9.7, Pakatahi, Maitaipuke, Syndicate, Marita, Cui Bono, Te Horea 9.3, Rafferty, Day Abbey, Miss Alma. Tcreliu, Tago San, Motive, Pompeius 9.0. Ladies’ Bracelet. One mile and a-quar-ter.-—Fair Abbey, Waitauuatn. First Prince H. 12, Saturn 11.10, Ramblin’ Kid 11.9, Pekatahi 11.7, Louis Poto, Ashleigh, Mashour, Moy Hall, Template, Royal Ensign, Manga iti 10.12, Lassau, mare by Lucullus, colt by Archangel, Miss Alma 10.7. Auckland Handicap. One mile. —Respirator 9.0, Cashier 8.12, Illingar 8.10, Bombarder 8.7, Taurimu, Master Lu, The Lover, Marble Mount 8.4, Wilmington, Welkoe 8.1, Always 8.0, Gay Cockade 7.11, Eager Rose 7.9, Blue Spear 7.8, Sulla, Loveband, Bert Hinkler, Knighton, Myola, Optimistic, Violation, Amos, Doublemint, Snowdrift, Mon Star; Little Gift, Camp Prince, Onewhero, Roman Pearl, Frothblowcr, Valda, Lucklaine, Armenia 7.0.