SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20867, 6 November 1929, Page 13

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS.

FIXTURES. November 7, 9.— Whangarei R.C. November 9, 11, 13, 16.—Canterbury J.C. November 16, 18.—Waikato Meeting. November 20, 21.—Otaki Meeting. November 20, 21.—Winton Meeting. November 23. —Levin Meeting. November 23, 25.—Te Kuiti Meeting. November 30, December 2. —Takapuna Meeting. November 30, December 2.—Feildlng Meeting. December 7.—Ashburton Meeting. December 26, 30, January 1 1, 2. —Auckland Cup Meeting. ■ 1 December 26, 28.—Dunedin Summer Meeting January 1. —Waikouaiti Meeting. January I.—Wyndham Meeting. January 2, 3.—Southland R.C. Meeting

By Sentinel.

The receut rainfall of a mild nature made no material difference to the state of. the going on the grass tracks at Wingatui, and the course proper is very hard. The long spell of dry weather naturally has made the- going hard, but the grass ia commencing to come away again. Money Mine was spun out yesterday over a mile and .i-half with the assistance of Stealth and Fun and Fancy. The New Zealand Cup candidate' began at the top of the straight and Stealth, losing a few .lengths, picked him up in front of the_ stand. Stealth got on. terms when racing out of the straight, and they ran together towards the far turn, where Fun and Fancy joined in, and Stealth commenced to drop back when going up the rise. Money Mine finished very resolutely and same away from Fun and Fancy in the run home: ’ He went the full, distance in 2min 42sec. The last mile and a-quarter was covered in 2tnin 16 l-ssec, and, the last half-mile in 52 2-ssec. _ The. trestles were slightly inside the middle of the track, and Money Mine pulled up well after the gallop. Stealth on the other hand shaped rather disappointingly, _ but probably being hustled after giving Money Mine a start, did not help him in the gallop. Money Mine has trained oh well since racing at the Dunedin spring meeting, and will not lack racing condition when saddled up at Riccarton.

Kapuna 'strode over a couple of circuits on the plough, and bears an improved appearance as a result of his racing at Trenham.

Wingatui galloped a mile and came over the last seven furlongs on the course property in Imin 34 2-ssec. She has generally been, somewhat lean and lathy in appearance, but-has latterly built up in. condition.

Waving Corn .was finishing on well when concluding seven furlongs bn the course in Imin 32 4-ssec with Royal Saxon. Narrative and Positive covered six furlongs in .Imin 24sec without being ridden out..

Sailing Home and Some Toff were finishing better than. Blue Metal at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 35sec. Black Duke was responsible for a strong working gallop. Glenrowan pleased more than Assemble when concluding five furlongs in Imin 7 2-ssec.

Academy did a useful striding gallop over a circuit.

Kerbside and Red. Royal galloped half a mile on the'rails in SO 4-ssec, and the latter seemed to have most in reserve when concluding the task.

Gold Tinge began at the five-furlong post and ran home in Imin 6 3-ssec. He is commencing to show an improvement, but still looks a bit big in condition.

F. Shaw left for Riccarton yesterday with, Kapuna and Francolin. There will be a exodus from Wingatui to-day when most of the local trainers will leave with their teams for the New Zealand Cup meeting. C. Giesler takes Money Mine, Stealth, Waving Corn, Red Royal. Some' Toff and Sailing Home; D. P. Wilson leaves with Black Duke, Assemble, and Kerbside; G. Feilding with Royal Saxon, Blue Metal, and Dumblane; and Si G. "Ware with Glenrowan, Gold ■Tinge, Narrative, Positive, and Academy. Mr W. Crossan's Clarenceux—Finlcr mare has produced a filly to Arrowsmith, and visits Paladin.

A fresh supply of tan is being laid down at Wingatui. .The improvements at present being carried out on the inside tracks at Wingatui will be a great help to local trainers when they are completed. The Stewards’ Handicap is still rather too strong numerically, because the size of the field makes the draw for positions at the post a matter of much importance. Nothing of an unexpected nature occurred in connection with the final payments for the New Zealand Cup, and at the present time it is thought that the order of favouritism at the post-may be Chide, Seatown, and Historic. A rather disappointing field has remained in the Welcome Stakes. Satisfy got cast in her box a few days ago, and was in consequence allowed to drop' out of the Welcome Stakes. A 1 Jolson has developed joint trouble, and will not be amongst the starters at the New Zealand. Cup meeting. The trouble, however, is not deemed serious. Hoylake ran a.bad' race in the Akaroa Handicap in which he failed, to gain a place in a field of five.

Since the automatic timing clock has been installed at Trentham, the fast times registered on the local course have been generally accepted. It is surprising (says Vedette ) that such progressive racing bodies as the V.R.C. and V.A.T.C have only recently installed automatic chronographs for recording race times. On both these courses the chronograph until lately has been started by an official near the starting barrier, but the automatic clock operates with the. releasing of the tapes by the The A.J.C. has had the automatic chronograph at Randwick for many years, while even the Victoria Park i-ony Club is modernised in this manner , * ellder " as returned with Nedda and the rest of the, team he took to Aus-

Chide is said to have finished on well when concluding a mile and a-half gallop a *- on Saturday last. " Mr R. Acton-Adams will arrive in DunftSL ,ftar ‘ i„

Advices Horn Wellington state that Historic' made a great effort under his big weight m the Bunny Memorial Handicap at Carterton on Saturday, and was very unlucky. He was caught in the tapes and after making up the ground lost he was taken out wide by another horse, lie then finished very strongly . ,"’ as Atholspear at every stride. The race would serve as a good rousing gallop for Historic, whose form was pleasing in view of his Hew Zealand Cup engagement. With fuyo New Zealand Cup candidates and one Derby aspirant in the field, much interest was centred in the contest for the Akaroa Handicap at Motukarara, but [says the Press) the public were served up ■with one of the most unsatisfactory races seen in these parts for some time. The five starters were not asked to go beyond a strong working gallop over the first half of the journey, and although the pace increased when Quarterdeck's rider stole a march, the last four furlongs took oosec. The time for the full distance, 2min 13 3-osec, would not be considered fast for a gallop on the plough at Riccarton. As a result of the race, the ability of Moprisant was not satisfactorily tested, but even under the circumstances his effort was disappointing from a Derby point of view. Count Cavour had every chance with a race run to suit him. but when expected to overhaul Quarterdeck, he failed to run on. Hoylake wap kept in behind early, and evidently did not appreciate the restraint, as when given his head, he gave no signs of threatening the leaders. It is thus difficult to sum up Hoylake, after seeing him race both at, Wellington and on Saturday. His admirers must by now be feeling disposed to drop him, hut there is always the chance that if Hoylake gets out in front of a field and is in the right mood, he will set a severe task to his pursuers, even if they represent the best handicap form.

The Banks Peninsula Racing Club once more cannot be congratulated on the control of its spring meeting. Twelve months ago (says the Press) attention was drawn to the fact that punctuality was not evidently considered, as delays in getting the events off gradually mounted up until the last race was run over an hour late. It was thought there would be an improvement this year, but matters were no better on Saturday. The last race was timed to start at 5.20 pirn., but the machine did not close until 6.8, and the usual lengthy lapse in balancing the

totalieator meant that the race was again almost an hour late in starting. This not only proved inconvenient to patrons with a distance to cover, but was not fair to the trainers and attendants, as the return horse ; train was delayed accord* ingly, and it was after 9 o’clock before the Riccarton horses got home—a bad state of affairs whea- a 19-mile journey only is involved. There were other points concerning the management that might call for comment, but the non-observance of the timetable was the most serious. The blame was directed to the totalisator staff, and if they deserved it then some change or improvement should he made before the nest fixture. The gatherings at Motukarara have always been popular with- the public, and could be made even more so, and the club should not take any risks of losing its popularity with racegoers. Prodice having come into some favour for the New Zealand Cup, brings the record of the mares in connection with the Riccarton race up for review. The first mare to win the New Zealand Cup (saye “Phaeton”) was Spade Guinea/ who scored in 1886. As the daughter of King of Clubs was four years old at the time and only carried 6.10, her success was not invested with much merit, but her subsequent performances proved her to be a really good mare! At an interval of eix years Rosefeidt (5 years) scored under 7.7, and then in 1896 a veteran in the shape of Lady Zetland carried 8.9 to victory. In 1900 Ideal (5 years), who carried 7.7, ran dead heat with Fulmen (6 years), the latter carrying 7.13. The race of the following year saw Tortulla (6 years) score under 8.2, and then eight years elapsed before another mare claimed the attention of-the judge in first place. This was Lady. Lucy (4 years), who carried 7.1. At an interval of four years Sinapis '(5 years) won the race under 7.5 In 1914 Warstep (4 years), under 7.11, ran a dead heat with Indigo (3 years), the latter carrying 6.12. The race of 1020 saw Oratress (5 years) carry 8.7 home in front, and then eight years after Oratrix (5 years) won the race under 8.1. It will, therefore, be seen that the weight-carrying record is down to the credit of Lady Zetland, With 7.8 Prodice has an impost 151 b under weight-for-age, so that it can be said she is nicely placed if she can stay properly over two miles.

TROTTING

FIXTURES.

November 12, 14. 15.—NJZ Metropolis tan T.C November 20, 23.—Otahuhu T.C. November 28, 30. Forbury Park T.CDecember 6, 7.—Nelson T.C. December 14.—New Brighton T.C. December 26.—Ashburton T.C. December 26.—Gore T.C. . December 28, 27.—Westport T.C. December 28, 28.—South Wairarapa T.C. December 27, 28. 31.—Auckland T.C. December 28.—Winton T.C. December 30.—Inangahua T.C. By Sentinel. Kingcraft is now in good favour for the Trotting Cup. According to reports Padlock put up a great race in the New Zealand Cup Trial Handicap. From the back mark he went away fast, and in the first 100 yards' had passed Great Bingen. He had a good position in the straight, and he gained further ground' along the back stretch. He came into the straight first, but could not withstand the determined dash of Gold Jacket in the final issue.

Gold Jacket will gain friends for the New Zealand Cup by his success in the New Zealand Cup Trial Handicap (says an exchange). The Aucklander went away well, and was handily placed all through the race. He came into the straight third, but once headed for.home he showed a fine burst of speed, and won decisively. It was a good performance, and demonstrated that he is in excellent foVm.

Llewellyn has had several hard races since he was first produced at the Geraldine meeting some weeks back, and it seems that he is becoming a bit highstrung, He showed nervousness at the start of the Short Handicap, but he went away very smartly. In th-i race he exhibited a lot of speed (says the Press), but he broke more than once and plainly did not like the racing, or was not at home on the going; F. G. Holmes had anything but a comfortable drive behind the American pacer. An exchange states that a more than useful looking colt in Baron Derby won the New Track Novice Handicap at Hutt Park, arid, only four years old, he is likely to be heard of again in more important events. He is by Nelson Derby from Plain Rose, by Harold Dillon—Black Rose, by Wildwood—Rosewood, by Blackwood Abdallah—Broken Leg by Gedric. He is trained by his owner, Mr H. J. Woodfield at Palmerston North, and he was driven by the Rangiora horseinan, W. .Barron. The New Zealand Cup Trial at Wellington did not throw any fresh light on the prospects for the big race, but (says an exchange) it showed that a. number of horses are likely to strip at their best on the day. Little had been heard of Kobara (who is trained in Taranaki), but reports got round before the race of his brilliant track work and his connections made no, secret of the fact that they expected him to win. He locked well, though he moved as though he was not quite sound. He was going great guns when the accident occurred rfnd he received a very heavy fall, from the effects or which he did not recover quickly. If the mishap has not affected him Kohara sh o“l d runa great race in the Cup The Wellington Trotting Club has made big improvements at Hutt Park, and the new grand stand provides much-needed seating accommodation for the larce I™ 3 * Tu at nCm \ fo H ow ibe lieht harness sp ??S J he new track, once it is properly settled down, will provide one of the best ,n ? Sew , Zea ' a " d * bu * iust at present there is a .lot of loose soil on it, and some of the trotters quite failed to handle sofl wai e 'ln^ ght , aI ° n ? s;de the rails the a rd.drivers preferred to keep a sulky s width out instead of hugging the inside. It was not (says a dHv«r rn CI 'I UC) °i n i several occasions that drivers, not usually generous enough to give any other driver an advantage, were quite content to_ allow another Eorse to fP UJ> on in6l de tunning ihree geldings engaged in the-Cun in Gold Jacket. Padlock, and Kingcraft would not have much chance in a show ring (comments an exchange), but all fcv? hke -'T t 0 be "-en supported In the big two miles race. The former nair were raced at Hutt Park, and both have come- through a very solid preparation especially Gold Jacket, who isTigreTt £ de V Kingcraft is at present the 8 rul-' mg favourite, and D Wifha*.. tl u , him as being in the best possible shape! 8

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING NOMINATIONS The following nominations have been received for the spring meeting to be held on - Roslyn Handicap, of SOOsovs (saddle) One mile and a-half.—Stand By, Peter Patch, Ambition, Nelson Prince Bon Patch Patty Todd. Kitty Patch? "Voaew Jock Bingen, Boneta, Wah, Bonette. Bob m}la e^r V - ,Ct °n Blns r" ! Kin * °«ar, Bonne Fille, Major Homo, Great Wav, Bed Harvester, Nancy M'Kinney. Progressive Handicap, of 200*0 vs (harncss) One mile and a-half.—Loretta Napoleon, Grown Jewel, Ellegro, Dollv Chimes Lady Zephyr, Ardgour. Ladv <sora, Lee Ihorpe, Captain Wrack. Sunranes. Sea Mist, Lydia, Warrenore, Chrvstal, Moneymore. Erin’s Own, Auto. Ruth , Eogon, Speckled Gold, King Oscar, Kate ! Logan. Hakari, Briston, Locanda Lu, : £ rlu s, Chance, Pctronius, Mac Locanda, Rev Child, Brcmk Pointer, Grand Canyon, 1 Lightwood. I St, Kilda Handicap, of 22osovb (saddle). 9? e mile.—Roddy, Wild Spur. Bismuratc Rita M'Kinney, Sunfish. Milo Minto. Kate j Thorpe. Marines. Bing Boy. Slump, Moun- ; tain Chimes, Warepa, Listen In. Phil . Smith, Dilnon, Return Voyage, Morning : Sun, Kreisler. ; Spring Handicap, of 200sovs (harness). | One mile and n-quarter.—Dannv Boy, Luath, Willie Wilkes, Wild Bingeii, Dice, j Haydock, Jackie Logan, Ardgour. Guy : Fawkes. Sandy Pointer. Real Huon. Boh : Patch. Real Home. Kinney Dillon. Wrack- ! een, Mipnonne, Author Franz, Princess j Pointer. Logan Brae, Erin’s Chimes. MasI ter Jack. Otaio Rose, Bingen Maid, StockI ade Junior. Happy Lass, Roles. Rustle, I Kautoma, Mac Locanda. Rey Child, Brent- , light. Almont Cling, Jupiter. Sir Guy, ' Baron Bingen. Sonoma Laddie, Reylet, C'yone, Rafa, John Appear.

President’s Hanidcap. of 600 sots (harness). Two miles.—Silk Thread, Jean M'Ehvyn, Logan Chief, Lingfield, Maiwhareti, Dalmeay, Logan Hanlon, Money Spider, Travis Axworthy, Trampfast, Author Jinks, Talent, Steel All, Jolly Pet, Vesuvius, Lindbergh, Heat Light, Mate o’ Mine.

Dominion Handicap, of 275sovs (harness). Two miles.—Dolores, Nelson Ata, Bingen Starr, Lazarus, Audominion, All Peters, Swiftbine, Dipnoi, New Metford, Western Voyage. Bonny Spec, Commander Bingen, Peter Lin, Proud Ata, Len Wood, Depute, Audobell, Tonic, Clonmel. Caversham Handicap, of 200sovs (harness). One mile and a-half.—Eugene de Oro, Roddy, Lily Harold, Nelson _ M_‘El- - Hay dock.' Milo Minto, ■ Ethiopian, Nona Bingen, Yoicks, Sonoma Star, Glenrowen, Sungleam, Lee Todd, Wild Nita, Warepa, Sonoma Child, Baby Logan, El Direct, John Jinks, Tennessee’s Child, Cushla D’or. Baron Bingen. Royal Comrade, Morning Suu, Nelson de Oro, Kreisler. Dash Handicap, of 250sovs (harness). One mile.—Nelson M‘Elwyn, Bismurate, Sunfish,' June de Oro, Lingfield, Maiwhareti, Dalmeny, Wrackler, Downcast, Sylvie Logan, Hector’s Own, Omaha, Lady Cello, Lady Matchlight. Orphan, Muriel de Oro, Thorpie. Tamerlane, Pearl Logan, Proud Dillon, Neerson, Return Voyage, Shine Soon, Trimmer.

SECOND DAY

Suburban Handicap, of SOOsovs (harness). One'mile and a-half.—Stand By, Ambition, Nelson Prince, Wattle Patch, Bon Patch, Patty Todd, Molly Nelson, Kitty Patch, Safonia. Avoness, Jock Bingen, Boneta, Wah, Dolly Patch, Victor Bingen, King Oscar, Bon Boy, Rustle. Bonne Fille, Combine. Great Way Red. Harvester, Nancy_ M'Kinney. Advance Handicap, of 200sovs (harness). One niile . and a-half.—Loretta,* Napoleon. Crown Jewel, Ellegro, Dolly Chimes, Lady Zephyr, Sunfish, Ardgoiir, Lady Zora, Lee Thorpe, Captain Wrack, Sunranes,. Sea Mist, Lydia, Warrenore, Chrystal, Moneymore. Erin’s Own, Auto, Radio, Speckled Gold, Ruth Logan, Kate Logan, Hakari, Bristoii, Locanda Lu, Erin’s Chance, Petronius,-Mac Locanda, Rey Child,- Brook Pointer, Grand Canyon, Lightwood. Empire Handicap, of 225sbvs (saddle). One mile.—Roddy, Wild Spur, Rita iTKinney. Bismurate, , Milo Minto, Marinca, Kate Thorpe, Bing Boy, Slump, Mountain Chimes, Warepa,. Listen In, Baby Logan, Phil Smith, Glen Farg, Dilnon, Proud Dillon, Return Voyage, Morning Sun, Kreisler. Brighton- Handicap, of 200sovs (harness). One mile and a-quartcr.—Danny Boy, Luath, .Willie Wilkes, Wild Bingen, Dice, Haydock, Jackie Logan. Ardgour, Guy Fawkes, Sandy Pointer, Real Huon, Real Home, Kinney Dillon, Wrackeen, Mignonne, Author Franz, Princess Pointer, Logan Brae, Erin’s Chimes, Master Jack, Otaio Rose, Bingen . Maid, Stockade Junior, Happy Lass, Rolex, Kate Logan, Hakari, Rustle, . Kautomn, Petronius, .Mac Locanda, Rey Child, Brentlight, Almont Cling, Jupiter. Sir Guy, Sonoma Laddie, Reylet, Cyone, Rafa, John Appear. Forbury Handicap, of 600sovs (harness). Two miles.—Silk Thread, Jean M’Elwyn, Logan . Chief, Lingfield, Maiwhareti, Dalmeny, Logan Hanlon, Moneyspider, Travis Axworthy, Trampfast, Author Jinks, Talent, Steel All, Jolly Pet, Vesuvius, Lindbergh, Real Light, Mate o’ Mine. .

Victoria Handicap, of 275 soys (harness). Two miles.—Dolores, Uelson Ata, Bingen Starr. Lazarus, Bon Patch, Audominion, Swiftbihe, All Peters, Dipnoi, New Metford, Western Voyage, Bonny Spec, Commander Bingen, Peter Lin, Proud Ata, Lenwood, Repute, Audobell, Tonic.

Tainui Handicap, of SOOsovs (harness). One mile and aibalf.—Eugene de Oro, Roddy, Willie Wilkes,' Lily Harold, Nelson M‘Ewyn, Haydbck, Jackie Logan, Milo Minto, Sandy Pointer. Real Huon, Ethiopian, Nona Bingen, Yoicks, Sonoma Stas, Glenrowan, Snrigleam, Lee Todd, Wild Nita. Warepa, Sonoma Child, Baby Logan, El Direct, John Jinks,, Tenessees' Child, tushla D or, Baron Bingen, Royal Comrade, Nelson de Oro, Kreisler. Recovery Handicap, of 250eovs (harness). One mUe.-~Je4n ATElwyn, Sunfish, June de Oro, Lingfield, Maiwhareti, Dalmeuy, Logan Hanlon, Wraekler, Moneyspickr, Downcast, Sylvia Logan, Hectors Own, Omaha, Tramp fast, Lady Oello, Talents Steel Ail, Lady Matehlight, Orphan, Muriel de Oro, Thorpie, Tamerane, Pear Logan, Proud Dillon, Neersoh, Same Soon.

METROPOLITAN TROTTING

CLUB.

(Peb United Press Association.) tu November 5. . The following are the acceptances for the Metropolitan Club s meeting; Spring Handicap, of 350aova. One mile and a-half.—Aileen Wood. Commander Bingen Dolores,. Ukulele Lady, Len Wood scr Ando Bell, Dipnoi, Young Carbine 12yds bhd.- HerbilTvin, Lazarus Nel* son MTunney 24, Lady Fan, Nelson Boy 36, Audommion, Bingen Starr, Tonic 48, Master Audo 72. /

Empire Handicap, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Amaris. Granite Citv, Henry Logan, Hector’s Own. Lady Matchlight, Omaha, Orphan, Trimmer, Vendome scr, Acre, Exclusive, Great Logan, Jolly Chimes, Lindbergh 12yds bhd, Dilworth, Golden Bubbles, Lingfield, Pluto 24, Riecarton Handicap, of 400sovs. Two miles.—Aleron. Black Wattle, Dilrion, Golden Ore. Mac Dillon, Muriel de Oro, Richore, Sonoma scr. Arikitoa. Erin's Dynn June de Oro, Nelson de . Oro 12yds bhd. Apex, Locanda Boy, Sunshower 24, Sarella 36, Bay Nut, Hinkler, Sir Author 48.

Dominion Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Two miles.—Duke Bingen, Engagement, Koro Peter, Western Voyage scr. Judge Hani ,*? a^ira ’ Tamerlane, Bonny Spec 12yds bhd. Kempton, Sister Beatrice 36, Native Star 48, Trampfast 66, Young Blake 78. Elzear 96. ®

Victoria Handicap, of 400sovs. Two mrics-—Sunny Bob scr William the Great. Wilma Dillon 12yds bnd, Atbalone, Genuine, Glenelg, Jolly Pet. Billy Sea, Trimmer Lindbergh, Steel All 24, Dilworth 36. Travis Axworthy 48, Mate o’ Mine 72. Hagley Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Final MTiinney, Free Advice, Harvest Child, Talent, Torpedo Huon. Zenith, Bessie Logan, St. Maura, Tom Thumb scr, Concliff, Jean M’Elwyn, Loch Moigh, Roi L’Or, ■ Western King, Vesuvius 12yds bhd, Maiwhariti, Silk Thread, Bonny Logan 24, Logan Chief, Native Prince 36.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP, Of 4000sqvs. Two miles. First Division. Dundas Boy.. scr Yds bhd. Roi L’Or .. .. scr Jack Potts .. 24 Kingcraft .. .. scr Peter Bingen .. 36 Yds bhd. Prince Pointer 36 Terence Dillon 12 Great Bingen.. 48 Gold Jacket,. 24 Second Division. Author Jinks scr Yds bhd. Daphne de Oro sci Quality .... 12 Imprint .. .. scr Waitaki Girl.. 24 Linkman .. .. scr Kohara .... 24 Logan Park .. scr Ahuriri .... 36 Yds bbd. Padlock .. .. 48 Talaro 12 RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES (Special to Daily Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 5. The overhead conditions were very pleasant for training operations at Riccarton this morning, the air being mild, while there was an absence of wind. A downpour of rain during the night made the plough heavy, but the outside of the course proper on which all the fast work was done, was in great order. The two-year-old Spoon opened proceedings by sprinting , half a mile in 49 3-ssec, her stable mate, The Geisha, following a little later' over the same ground in 50 2-osec. Dutch Money dashed over five furlongs in Imin 2 2-ssec, a smart effort, as she was running on well at the end. Caterpillar broke away very fast from the five-furlong post. Miss Bradbury, who was to join in at the half-mile post, was too slow, Caterpillar going right past and finishing her task alone in Imin 2see. It was a brilliant gallop. Disorder and Semper Paratus were associated over a mile and a-quarter. Disorder finishing in front. The full distance occupied 2min 15sec, the last mile being done in Imin 46 3-ssec. Miss Nightraid sprinted half a mile in 50 3-ssec. Honour and Greenaway did a steady circuit, and then ran home from the halfmile post. Oriflamb and After Ten were companions in a useful work over about six furlongs. Stately covered seven furlongs by herself in Imin 28 2-ssec, and was travcl-

ling freely at the finish, while Starshooter occupied Imin 31 sec for a similar task.

Quarterdeck and Swoopalong were together attar covering a mile in Imin 45sec.

Meprisant did steady work once round on the plough. Pharaoh and Tenterdcn beat Tarquimus over three furlongs up the back in 37sec.

Danelagh just beat Pangolin over seven furlongs in Imin 31 3-ssec. : Taurua wag well clear of Last Mark at the end of seven furlongs, taking Imin 33sec, and probably could have done a bit better, . '

Adelphi and the brother to Count Cavour ran home from the half-mile mark m SOsec.

White Fang showed great billiancy in beating Royal Parade over half a mile in 48 4-ssec.

The Viscount and Leader occupied 50 3-ssec for half a mile. Goshawk and Hunting Cry covered sis furlongs in Imin 16 3-ssec, finishing together.

Prodice and In the Shade were companions over a mile and a-quarter. They started off slowly, but covered the full journey m 2min 11 l-ssec, the last mile being done in Imin 44ae c . Prodice had a slight' advantage at the finish. iiaglet. Count Palatine, and Vertigern ere J? 88 ? cl ? te l l a nine-furlong gallop, ihe first furlong -was slow, but they f? 11 , ?et mile' in Imin 43 l-ssec, and the full distance in Imin 67 2-ssec. Eaglet finished just in front of Count Palatine, with Vertigern a little further back. It was a good gallop. Eaglet and Count A slating- both pleasing. fl ,f? se l nt .galloped 6,x furlongs by himself in Imm 15 2-ssec, a very smart performance.

Count Cavour beat Amor over a mile and a-quarter in 2min 12 4-ssec, taking Imm 33 4-ssec for the last seven furongs The pair were together till a furlong from the post, where Count Cavour drew out from hia mate. went once round on the plough at an easy pace. Toxeuma and Vali beat Value over six furlongs in Imin 15 3-ssec. Vali went particularly well.

Sapient, with Waihemo as a mate for the last half-mile, covered seven furlongs m Imin 20see.

Silver Coot was just in front of Paper Boy after registering Imin 6 2-osec for five furlongs. Aberfeldy. Gala Day, and Moratorium were in a bunch at the end of a mile run in Imin 48sec.

Hurly Burly ran seven furlongs in Imin 30 I'fcec, and was going, well at the end. Chide was sent a mile by himself. He went off slowly, taking Issec for the first furlong, hut he completed his task in Imin 43sec. He was travelling strongly at'the end, and it was a very attractive performance.

Jaleux ran nine furlongs in Imin s£>sec, having Swift Ray as a mate over the last part of the journey. Cashier reeled off a mile in Imin £2 3-Ssec, a performance which , was equalled by his stable mate, Avro. . Both horses finished on attractively. King Musket was given . an easy run down the straight. Hoylake and Malmsey jumped off at the ■ seven-furlong post, and, after going two furlongs, they were joined by Kentish Lady. The trio ran together till about two furlongs from home, when Hoylake Gradually drew away, finishing four engths in front of Kentish Lady, with Malmsey a similar distance further back. The full journey. took Imin 57seo and the last seven furlongs Imin 31sec. Hoylake was going in good style all the way, and he finished full of running, his performance being full of merit. Havering had a slight advantage over Subdivision at the end of five furlongs run in Tmin ; 4sec.

Merry Mint, King’s Jest, and Admiral Drake ran a mile comfortably in Imin 45 3-ssec.

Paganelli registered Imin 1 4-ssec for five furlongs, and did it in very free style, finishing on strongly. Proud Knight showed plenty, of dash while sprinting half a mile in 49 I-ssec. ■ Loretto and' Parysia occupied 51 l-sscc for halt a mile.

Thurso and Coupling ran half a mile up the back in 52sec.

Heisler sprinted half a mile in 51sec, Amorist running over the same ground in 50 2-Ssec.

The two-year-old Tea Party beat Courtlike over half a mile in 49 l-ssea, a smart performance. Sea Raid registered Imin Ifisec for six furlongs, and did it very attractively, running_on well at the end. Red Heckle was restricted to light exercise. in the middle.

Great Star was given useful work on the plough. Silver Paper, Aspiring, and Tray Bond were companions in a half-mile sprint, hut they were not out to make time. Gay Arrow sprinted about three furlongs down the straignt. Solgele ran seven furlongs in Imin 34sec. .He carried a big weight, and he was not ridden out. F. P. Claridge worked his team on the plough ' Haze, Master Clarence, and Page Boy all striding along freely in .useful tasks.

Safety (R. J. Rickerby) was schooled over hurdles, giving a good exhibition of jumping at a sound pace. Bulolo and Buoyant were given a working gallop over about five furlongs, taking 53sec for the Inst half-mile.

Lucky Light, Speedlight, and Latin Quarter ran a mile in Imin 44 4-ssec after doing the first half in 51 3-seec. They were all going well at the finish of a good gallop. Te Awhina covered six furlongs in Imin 18 3-ssec without being' unduly hurried. Rangiawhio registered -2min 2sec for nine furlongs, a useful effort. Projector ran five furlongs on the plough in Imin 5 3-ssec. The_New Zealand Cup favourite Chide was given- a solid mile gallop this morning, and though he did not*begin so fast as his owner-trainer intended, he finished up _ with a very creditable performance. Chide has come through a solid preparation and he has done ail his work in great style. He will strip a very fit horse on Saturday. Hoylake pleased his admirers very much by the manner in which he reeled off nine furlongs this morning. The grey horse was always travelling freely, and he drew ,out in the straight to finish off a good gallop in impressive fashion. Prodice and In. the Shade, two Auckland candidates for the New Zealand Cup. were responsible for an attractive mile and a-quarter gallop this morning. Prodice had a slight advantage, but there was not a great deal between the pair, and both of them were finishing on well. Paganelli. the top-weight in the Stewards’ Handicap, gave a sample of his brilliancy by reeling off five furlongs this morning in very attractive fashion. He is a great beginner, and even with his big weight he can be relied on to register a smart performance in the six-furlong race in which he will be a hard horse to shake off at the finish.

Red Heckle was restricted to light exercise this morning,’ and it is probable he will not do any more fast galloping before he takes his place in the Stewards’ Handicap field on Saturday. He is a horse of delicate constitution who has to be carefully nursed, and F. Christmas deserves great credit for the manner in which be turns the four-year-old out. Concentrate, Cimabue, Talisker, King Midas, Spearmiss, Atholspear, Austerity, and Dolomite arrived from the north this morning.