THE RICCARTON CARNIVAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23882, 9 August 1939, Page 15

THE RICCARTON CARNIVAL

PADISHAH WINS THE STEEPLES

WINTER CUP TO CATALOGUE

THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION

(Per United Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 8. The Canterbury Jockey Club's , Grand National meeting was opened in fine but dull weather, and there . was an excellent attendance. The track was in good winter order. During the running of the Jumpers' Flat Handicap, Ellanui broke a shoulder and was destroyed. The totalisator handled £67.155 10s, compared with £61,098 10s last year. Following are the results:— TRIAL HURDLE HANDICAP, Of £3OO. One mile and threequarters. 1/4—Araboa, P. and R. Butel's ch g, by Balboa—Lady Winton. aged, 10.2 (T. Boyle) .. .. 1 2/2—Chat, 10.1 (J. McCrae) .. .2 1/I—Dividend, 10.11 (A. Stove) 3 . Also started: 7/7 McHeath 10.4, 4/3 Last Link 10.1, 5/5 Jewish Lad 10.0, 6/6 Colonel French 9.1, 8/8 Esperance Bay 9.0. Going past the stands, Jewish Lad and Colonel French' had charge, and • were 'followed out of the straight by Dividend, Esperance Bay, Araboa, and Last Link. Jewish Lad and Dividend were the leaders at the mile, and run- • ning_ to the far turn were attended by Esperance Bay, Araboa. and Last Link. Dividend carried on to lead into the straight :om Last Link, Jewish Lad,, and Araboa. In the run home, Araboa drew out to win by a, length from Chat, with Dividend four lengths away. Esperance Bay was fourth. Time, 3min 16 2-ssec. PAPARUA HANDICAP. Of £3OO. Six furlongs. 10/13—Paper Note, J. B. Pearsons blk m, by Paper MoneyOrange Jersey, 6yrs, 8.0 (H. Callahan) 1 12/10-Slkyrena, 8.0 (W. Ellis) .. 2 8/9—Tooley Street, 8.9 (H. Wiggins) 3 Also started: 5/5 Gay Chou 9.7, 4/4 Counterblast 9.3, 3/3 Mittie 9.0, 6/7 Ned Cuttle 8.12, 14/14 Konneta 8.12, 2/1 • Grey Honour 8.8, 9/8 Lady Leigh 8.6, 18/16 Valantua 8.6, 1/2 Strip 8.3, 15/18 Land Raid 8.2, 13/13 Straightdell 8.2, 11/11 Master Hotspur 8.2. 20/20 Might 8.0, 17/17 Norseman 8.0, 19/19 Jan Ridd 8.0, 7/6 Gay Parade 8.0, 16/15 Epic car. 8.2 J. The first to become prominent were Grey Honour, Konneta, and Paper Note. When the course proper was reached those showing up were Grey Honour, Konneta, Paper Note, Valan : tua, Mittie, Straightdell, Lady Leigh, and Counterblast. Paper Note did best in the run to the post to win by a length from Skyrena, with Tooley • Street a neck away. Grey Honour was fourth. Time, lmin 13 3-ssec. JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, '"*"• Of £300; One ni% and a-half.: 3/3—Charade, A. W. Meikle's ch m, . -"' , by Lord Quex—Charlady, 6yrs, .10.10 (A. Jenkins) .. 1 4/4—Kin? Key, 11.13 (A. Lord) ■.. 2 6/6—Recollection, 10.0 (A. Leach) .. 3 Also started: 10/9 Mount Val 10.6, 8/8 Silk Sox 10.5, 11/11 The 1 Surgeon 10.3, 1/2 Lustral-10.2, 9/10 Pink Robe 10.2, 7/7 Jewelled Girdle 10.0, 2/1 Ellanui 9.11, 13/13 Round Score 9.3. 12/12 Agog 9.2, 5/5 Tutor 9.0. Round Score and Recollection were first to break the line, but at the mile King Rey was in charge from Round Score, Agog, Pink Robe, Ellanui and Jewelled Girdle. Ellanui fell near the five furlongs and King Rey carried on to the straight from Pink Robe, Round Score, Recollection and Jewelled Girdle, with Charade moving up. In a close finish Charade beat King Rey by a length, with Recollection lengths away. Pink Robe was fourth. Time, 2min 40 2-ssec. CASHMERE PLATE, Of £3OO. Six furlongs. 2/2—Nigger Boy, H. Riddle's br c, by Nigger Minstrel—Spearmaid, 3yrs, 8.0 (P Spratt) .. 1 8/6—Lord Midas, 8.0 (R. McTavish) 2 1/I—lndian Sun, 8.0 (W. Broughton) 3 Also started: 17/18 Alcatraz 8.11, 5/5 Boloyna 8.11, 14/14 Chit Chat 8.11, 13/15 Etzel 8.11, 3/3 Fascinator 8.11 and St. Cloud 8.11 (bracketed) 15/13 In the Dark 8.11, 4/4 Kaiwaka 8.11, 9/11 Little Robin 8.11, 16/16 Merry March 8.11, 23/23 Muriet 8.11, 22/21 Ngaitama 8.11, 19/22 Royal Rank 8.11, 6/7, Royal Show 8.11, 10/9 Schoolgirl 8.11,, 11/10 Swingtime 8.11, 18/20 Trasimene 8.11, 7/8 Blue Coat 8.0, 19/17 Complexion 8.0, 1/1 Jumeaux Ravine 8.0 (bracketed with Indian Sun), 8/6 Lady Don 8.0 (bracketed with Lord Midas), 2/2 Not Out (bracketed with the winner), 12/12 Palo Alto 8.0 and Racewell 8.0 (bracketed), 19/19 Scarteen 8.0 and Sham Boy 8.0 (bracketed). Nigger Boy and Not Out were the first to show out and they were attended on to the course proper by Lord Midas, Schoolgirl, Muriet, and St. Cloud. Nigger Boy stayed on to win by a length from Lord Midas, with Indian Sun two lengths away. Not Out was fourth. Time, lmin Msec. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, Of £ISOO. Three miles and a-half. 1/I—Padishah, J. A. Hennah's br g, by Chief Ruler—Caress, aged, 11.5 (Mr G. G. Beatson) .. .. 1 • 2/3—Erination, Mrs A. Loomb's ch g, 11.10 (A. Gilmer) .. .. 2 3/2—Slayer, L. C. Hazlett's ch g, 10.3 (A. Jenkins) 3 Also started: 4/4 Cottingham 10.1 (pulled up), 7/7 Gold Wren 9.12 (fell). 6/6 Manawatu 9.7, 5/5 Tomcat 9.0. Passing the stands Gold Wren and Cottingham were followed by Tomcat, Slayer. Erination, Manawatu, and Padishah. Gold Wren and Cottingham were 20 lengths clear of the field at the mile. Cottingham jumped to the lead from Gold Wren at the kennels double, but was pulled up after the top sod wall. This left Gold Wren well clear and he was followed over the carriage paddock fence by Slayer. Padishah, Erination, and Manawatu. Gold Wren feil at the first of the stands double. Slayer then had charge and led to Cutts's from Padishah. Erination and Manawatu. The order was the same at.the kennels double, where Padishah took command and was followed over the top sod wall by Erination, Slayer and Manawatu. Padishah jumped the last two fences safely to win comfortably by five lengths from Erination, with Slayer a length away. Manawatu was fourth. Time. 6min 57sec. ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE, Of £3OO. About two miles. 1/2—Hanover, H. H. Bryce's ch g, by Little Englandr-Spalpeen mare, aged, 10.1-1 (J. McCrae) 1 3/3—Glenvane, 10.7 (A. Gilmer) .. 2 4/3—Culverden. 9.11 (A. Leach) .. 3 Also started: 2/1 El Caballo 11.2 (fell), 5/5 Uncle Jim 9.5 (fell). 6/6 Red Terror 9.0 (fell). El Caballo and Red Terror led over the first fence from Culverden, Hanover < Glenvane, and Uncle Jim. The

last-named lost his rider at the first of the stands double. Culverden fell at Cutts's. Hanover then had charge from El Caballo. with Re.-' Terror and Glenvane well back. Hanover cleared the kennels double and the too sod wall three lengths ahead of El Caballo. At the top brush El Caballo lost his rider. Red Terror fell, and Glenvane ran oft. This left Hanover to finish the course alone. Glenvane was taken back to secure second place, and Culverden lumped all :he fences from Cutts's to secure third r<iace. Time. 3min 51 l-ssec. WINTER CUP. Of £775. One mile. 2/s—Catalogue, Mrs A. Jamieson's b g. by Lord Quex—Catalini. aged, 10.3 (W. Jenkins) .. .. 1 7/7—Dictate. 8.12 (A. E. Ellis) .. 2 11/B—Lady Montana, 9.2 (P. Atkins) 3 Also started: 1/1 Majority 10.3, 14/14 Dungarvan 9.12. 6/3 Haughty Winner 9.13. 4/4 Nightcalm 9.4. 18/18 Silver Streak 9.3. 3/2 Alma 9.3. 9/10 Trench Fight 9.1. 10/9 Lord Cavendish 8.8. 8/12 Spanish Lad 8.7 12/12 Mishna 8.7. 13/11 Settlement 8.2. 15/15 Nightdress 8.0, 16/16 Roy Bun 8.0, 17/17 Waitaka 8.0. 19/19 Gay Rebel 8.0 5/6 Ruling Spi 8.0. Nightdress. Haughty Winner. Mishna. and Alma were the first to show out. but rounding the far turn Trench Fight was in charge from Mishna. Niehtdress. Alma. Nightcalm. and Haughty Winner. Trench Fight and Nigthdress led the field across the top. and were followed into the straight by Mishna. Nightcalm. Haughty Winner, and Catalogue. The last-named then drew out to win by two lengths from Dictate, with Lady Montana a length awav and Spanish Lad fourth. Time, lmin 41 l-ssec. AVONHEAD HANDICAP. Of £3OO. Seven furlongs. 7/B—Raana, D.'-J. Berry's b g, by Hunting Song—Ruatori. 4yrs, 9.8 (B. H. Morris) 1 1/I—Lady Tinkle, 8.4 (H. Goldfinch) 2 18/21—Montessa, 8.6 (H. Hibberd) .. 3 Also started: 16/16 The Wrecker 9.3, 12/12 Gold Salute 9.2. 20/20 Ohmaha 9.0. 2/2 Dancing Flame 9.0. 5/4 Phenomenal 9.0. 3/3 Capricious 8.13. 15/15 Waka 8.12. 10/9 Captain Bruce 8.12, 4/7 Astaire 8.12. 6/10 Le Toquet 8.11. 13/13 Flame Queen 8.11. 17/17 Hunting Chorus 8.8. 19/19 Astral Flash 8.7. 8/6 Grey Night 8.7. 14/14 Brilliant Boa 8.6, 22/:i8 Screamer 8.4. 21/22 Queen Linda 8.1. 11/11 Gay Hunting 8.0. 24/24 Gemara 8.0. 23/23 The Duel 8.0. 9/5 Shanghai Lily 8.0 and Lockit 8.0 (bracketed). Grey Night jumped out smartly, and was followed by Gemara. Phenomenal. Montessa Ohmaha. and Brilliant Boa round the far turn. Crossing the top Grey Night and Phenomenal had charge, and led into the straight from Brilliant Boa. Dancing Flame, and Gemara. In the run home Raana came from well back to win bv two lengths from, Lady Tinkle, with Montessa half a length away. Shanghai Lily was fourth. Time, lmin 28 4-ssec. NOTES ON THE RUNNING PADISHAH'S POPULAR WIN (Fhom Our Special Reporter) CHRISTCHURCH. Aug. 8. . The Grant National meeting was opened in cold and dull weather, making it rather difficult to distinguish the runners. This was particularly the case in connection with the last race, which was run about 20 minutes late and in a bad light. At this time of the year a strict adherence to time should be imperative. There was a particularly large attendance; in fact, one of the very best—if not the best—ever seen at a Grand National meeting. The Grand National Steeplechase proved to be the good thing generally anticipated, and the only doubt was the question of an amateur horseman being on top. In the race Padishah was very well handled, and the only semblance of a mistake was when Slayer was allowed a short length lead at the take off at Cutts's for the second time. Padishah measured the biggest jump on the course in brilliant style, and when he jumped away from Slayer at the Kennels double the race was practically over. Erination ran on well in attempting to give weight to a superior horse, and Slayer, after being apparently beaten half a mile from home, stayed on well to finish a good third. The win was very popular, and Padishah is now expected to make a bold bid in the Grand National Hurdles. The Winter Cup does not really admit of description, as inside the final furlong Catalogue strode to the front, and won easing up in the last 50 yards. Majority, the favourite, was one of the last to get going and that proved to be the end of his chance. Trial Hurdles Peter Beckford dropped out of the Trial Hurdles, for which Dividend started favourite. Jewish Lad, Colonel French, and Last Link were the early leaders. Colonel French dropped back at the mile post, where Dividend, Jewish Lad. Last Link, and Araboa were handy. Rounding the top, and on to the home turn Last Link moved up and.Araboa joined the leaders at the last hurdle. Araboa was first to land and, ridden out, stalled off Chat and won by a length. Dividend was four lengths away, with Esperance Bay, Jewish Lad, and McHeath next. Last Link stopped 4n the run from the last hurdle Araboa was having his third race over hurdles. He fell at Trentham, was unplaced at the Christchurch Hunt meeting and then scored a win. Paparua Handicap A full field faced the barrier for the Paparua Handicap. Strip and Grey Honour were most in demand. Grey Honour, Skyrena, and Counterblast, on the extreme outside, began well. Grey Honour, Konneta, Mittie, Paper Note, Skyrena, and Counterblast were the leaders as they straightened for home. When well into the straight Strip, Straightdell and Valantua were with the leaders, and Master Hotspur showed up on the rails, but then dropped back. Skyrena went on from Grev Honour and then Paper Note came on to beat the former and won bv a length. Tooley Street finished a neck away third, half a length in front of Grey Honour. Then came Lady Leiph. Mittie. Counterblast, and Gay Chou. The winner began from 3, Skyrena 7, Tooley Street 18, Gay Honour 4, Mittie 16, Lady Leigh G, Counterblast 20, and Gay Chou 12, and of the others, Valantua and Strip drew 14 and 15 Jumpers' Flat Handicap The Jumpers' Flat was an excellent betting race. When they turned into the back, King Rey going strongly, led Round Score, Agog, and Pink Robe. King Rey led Round Score and Pink Robe as they came round the top. where Recollection, The) Surgeon, and Jewelled Girdle were the leading division. King Rey led Pink Robe, Recollection, Round Score, Jewelled Girdle, and Charade into the straight.

Lustral moved up to the leaders at the distance. King Rey was itill in charge 100 yards fron home, and then Charade came with a strong run and beat him by a length. Recollection was three lengths away third, and then came Pink Robe, Jewelled Girdle, Mount Val, and Tutor. Mount Val, Charade, and Silk Sox were the last to leave the straight. Ellanui fell and broke a leg when racing near the far turn, and had to be destroyed. Cashmere Plate In the Cashmere Plate, Nigger Boy, Lord Midas, School Girl, Not Out, Swingtime, and Muriet were first to show out, and when in the straight Indian Son and St. Cloud came into view. Nigger Boy continued in charge from the distance, and Lord Midas, staying on much better than usual, put in a final claim. Nigger Boy kept on to beat Lord Midas by a length. Indian Sun was two lengths away, getting up to beat Not Out for a place. Muriet was fourth, with Little Robin and Kaiwaka next. Nigger Boy drew 16, Not Out 4, Lord Midas 14, Indian Sun 19. Grand National Steeples Survoy and Silver Sight were missing when the Grand National Steeplechase field came into the birdcage. Padishah was made an odds-on chance for a win and place, but paid nearly twice as much for the place. After crossing the first fence and stand double Cottingham and Gold Wren drew right away from Slayer and Tom Cat. Racing to the kennels double the field were all shaping well at the fences. Cottingham jumped away from Gold Wren at the double, but after crossing the sod wall broke down and was pulled up when six lengths in front of Gold Wren and 20 lengths in front of Slayer. Tom Cat had dropped right back. Gold Wren was a tired horse at the stand double, and fell at the second leg. Slayer then was in charge, but was joined by Padishah when going into Cutts's fence just in front of Erination and Manawatu. At the sod wall the quartet was in close order, and then Padishah and Slayer drew out a bit. Padishah outjumped Slayer at the kennels double, and then Erination moved into second place. Padishah led Erination over the final fence and then came on to beat him by five lengths. Slayer was a length away. Then came Manawatu, another 10. lengths away, and Tomcat finished the course a long way back. The win was a most popular one, and Padishah and his amateur pilot were greeted with salvos of applause as they came back to the birdcage. The applause was renewed at. the presentation of the plate which went with the stakes. Enfield Steeples The Enfield Steeples proted to be a chapter of accidents. Uncle Jim dropped his rider at. the first of the stand double and Cuhferden crumpled up at Cutts's fence. Hanover carried El Caballo along and the latter hooked the second of the Kennels double. Hanover continued to show the way to El Caballo, who fell at the second last fence, where Red Terror fell and Glenvane ran off. Hanover came on to win. Glenvane was taken back and finished second. Culverden also completed the course, but came back a oroken down horse. The Winter Cup The early leaders at the rise of the barrier in the Winter Cup were Nightdress. Mishna, Haughtv Winner, Nightcalm, Alma and Catalogue, and they were the leading lot roundirtg the far turn, and then Spanish Lad showed up. Trench Fight had taken charge and led Night Dress. Mishna, Nightcalm, Catalogue and Spanish Lad. Majority got badly away, but was making up ground. Trench Fight led into the straight from Night Dress, Mishna, Nightcalm, Haughty Winner, Alma and Spanish Lad, but once inside the distance Catalogue strode to the front, and won, easing up, by twp lengths from Dictate, who came with a late run and beat Lady Montana by two lengths. Spanish Lad was close up fourth, with Trench Fight, Haughty Winner, Alma and Majority next. Lady Montana and Dictate were not near the leaders at the home turn. Nothing could have beaten Catalogue bar Majority with a better run. Avonhead Handicap The final event on the card was run in a bad light. Gemara and Grey Night could be seen out in front, and the latter led into the straight. Inside the distance a bunch was spread across the track, and in a close finish Raana won from Lady Tinkle, with Montessa close up, and then Shanghai Lily, Screamer, Le Toquet and Flame Queen. Astaire was handy to the leaders a furlong from home, but faded, and Phenomenal was well up at the home turn. An Inquiry After the Paparua Handicap an inquiry was held into Strip's running, and the explanation tendered was accepted. HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW (Pan United Press Association; CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 8. Following are the handicaps for the third day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting:— HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, Of £3OO. About two miles and a-half.

RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES August 10, 12—Grand National meeting. August 19.—Pakuranga hunt. August 31.—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt. September 2.—Taranaki Hunt. September 2.—Otaco Hunt. September 7. 9.—Wanganui J.C. SeDtember 16.—Foxton R.C. September 16.—Ashburton R.C. September 16 18.—Avondale J.C. September 21 23.—Geraldine R.C. September 23.—Marton J.C. September 30.—Otaki-Maori J.C. September 30.—Kurow J.C. September 30. October 2.—Ohinemurl J.C Beaupartir It has been decided that Beaupartir is not to race in Australia this spring. Consistent Place-getter An unlucky Grand National contestant was Pipi, who finished second to Haydn. Awahuri. and Slow Tom. and third in Inniskillen's year. A Substantial Profit The Auckland Racing Club's balance sheet shows a profit of £15,723 for the season. Aged. Winners No horse under seven years has ever won the Grand National Hurdles, but there have been 12 of this age who have succeeded. At the other end ox the scale two 12-year-olds. Sir Solo and Gladful. have been successful The Slowest Time The slowest winner of a Grand National is Freeman, who took Bmin 39£sec in 1891, the year in which the distance was reduced to three miles. The record for the race is held by Peter Maxwell at 6min 54 3-ssec. The Oldest Runner The oldest horse to start in a Grand National in recent years was Irish Comet, who was 15 when he contested the event last August. He was not raced until he was 10, and was 13 when he notched his first win. Bridegroom Bridegroom has won three races over country in three starts, two at Ellershe and one at Wellington. The style in which he has been jumping the Riccarton fences further emphasises the opinion that he is one of the finds of the iumping season. He is engaged in the Hunt Cup to-morrow. Found Everywhere There are people who have an idea that their appearance warrants free admission to a race meeting, as well as a free luncheon ticket. However, no city has a monopoly of that class of individual, and a London paper says that a North of England secretary, possessed of a sense of humour, put a signboard outside his office bearing the word "Gimmies." and an intimation that they would be dealt with up to a certain time. Asked what it meant, he replied:—" That's the word I hear most for two hours before racing—' Gi'me a gentleman's badge.' 'Gi'me a couple of ladies' badges.' 'Gi'me a luncheon ticket.' 'Gi'me a tea ticket.' 'Gi'me a race card.' and so on." He took the notice down before racing commenced, but it did.make a few of the unblushing graspers think! Bad Losers Disappointed backers make a fuss everywhere. The prominent French owner Mr M. Boussac never makes a bet in that country, but recently came in for a very hostile demonstration at St. Cloud. He started two horses in a field of five, and, coupled on the totalisator. they started at 10 to 1 on. They ran third and fourth, and. notwithstanding it was generally known he is a non-better, those who supported his horses loudly denounced him. The chances are that the same people cheered just as loudlv when his colt, Pharis. who was well in the betting for each race, subsequently won the French Derby and Grand Prix de Paris. Australian racegoers are credited with being bad losers, but it seems the same everywhere. Time Record for Steeples The time record for the Grand National Steeplechase is held by Peter Maxwell 9.0, who put up 6min 53 3-ssec in 1926. Oakleigh won the first time of his dual success with 10.7 in 6min 55 ?.-ssec, and Snowfall 9.3 won in 6min 58 l-ssec. When the going is firm the records show that a winner has to be able to go seven minutes or better to score. Beau Cavalier won with 11.7 in 7min lsec, Wiltshire with 10.0 in 7min 3 4-ssec, Valpeen with 10.0 in 7min ssec, and with 11.13 in 7min 4sec, Thurina with 9.10 in 7min 2 1 : 5 sec, and Nocturnus with 9.12 in 7min 5 l-ssec. Weight-carrying Records Since 1879 12 horses have won the Grand National Steeplechase with 12 stone or more. In that year Agent won with 12.0, and the following year with 12.7. Agent won again in 1884 with 12.6. In 1881 Clarence won with 12.2, and the weight-carrying record was put up in 1886, when Canard won with 12.10. In 1888 Mangahoe won under 12.7, and in 1894 Norton was first past the post with 12.8. In 1895 Mutiny won with 11.5 and the following year with 12.4. Levanter won with 12.8 in 1897 and Coalition carried 12.7 when he won for the second time in 1921. Oakleigh won with 10.7 in 1922, and under 12.0 in 1923. Since the last-mentioned year Billy Boy 11.13 and Valpeen 11.13 rank as the heaviest burdens carried to victory. TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel FIXTURES August 9, 11.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. August 26.—Auckland T.C September 2.—New Brighton T.C. September 20. 23.—Wellington T.C. September 30.—Methven T.C. October 7.—New Brighton T.C. October 12, 14—Manawatu T.C. (if further permit available) October 21, 23.—Greymouth T.C. October 21, 23, or 25.—Auckland T.C. October 23.—Oamaru T.C October 25, 28.—Wellington T.C. October 25, 28.—Invercargill T.C. Token in Form Token was never in better form than at present, and may win again before the Addington meeting is concluded. Likes the Course In less than two years Marsceres has won nine races on the Addington course. Win Would Be Popular The cream pony Icevus made a big effort to win the sprint race at Addington on Saturday. For one of his diminutive stature he puts in long strides, and a win for him during the , week would be highly popular. Night Trotting in Perth "The export of a number of horses to Australia still continues, and.some good performers have been shipped, mostly to Perth," said Mr H. F. Nicoll

in his address at the Trotting Conference. "Under night trotting the West is progressing, and there is a good market for promising horses in that and other States. It is also interesting to note that breeders continue to import high-class horses from America. During the last two or three seasons several new staliions have been placed at the disposal of breeders, and from reports received the progeny of such horses promise to make good." An Appreciation " We again desire to thank the press for publicity and for the great assistance the correspondents afford trotting by their articles," said Mr Nicoll at the conference. "We accept criticisms cheerfully, knowing that, when made, they are intended to assist, and not to damn. Commendations are even more cheerfully accepted, believing that they are deserved, and encouraging us, as they do, to make further efforts towards that state of perfection to which we aspire." TROTTING AT ADDINGTON THE FIELDS FOR TO-DAY The Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting will be continued to-day, and good fields will contest the events. Horses likely to be in favour are:— Improvers' Handicap.—Jenny's Guy. Swordsman, Escalade Speedway Handicap.—Token, Windsor Lass, Nell Grattan. Belgium Handicap.—Nelson Eddy. Salalon, King Potts. King George Handicap.—Fine Art." Gallant Knight, Marsceres. Lincoln Handicap.—Pecunia, Attain, Wharrum. Avon Handicap.—Gerfalcon, Nell Volo, Blue Logan. Canterbury Handicap.—Donald Dhu, Red Ranger, Silver Guy. Dash Handicap.—King's Warrior, Reporter, Rocks Ahead. The fields are as followiIMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of £3OO. Two miles.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA CAULFIELD ACCEPTANCES (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) MELBOURNE, Aug. 8. (Received Aug. 8, at 11 p.m.) The acceptances for the Australian Steeplechase at Caulfield next Saturday are as follows:—Deckard 11.6, Last End 10.10, Mustella 10.3, Wakerife 10.0, King's Warden 9.13, Tongalla 9.7, National Debt 9.5, Bliben 9.0, Musical David 9.0, Sir Balios 9.0. Terka 9.0. Wongawill 9.0. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP DEFAULTER SCRATCHED (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) SYDNEY, Aug. 8. (Received Aug. 9, at 0.15 a.m.) Defaulter was scratched from the Metropolitan to-day, his real handicap mission being the Melbourne Cup, for which he is most popular. Defaulter renewed acquaintance with the Randwick tracks to-day, and looked bigger and more robust than ever. He cantered over a mile and finished with walking exercise. High Caste is well forward and galloping impressively. His Derby rival, Reading, is also working attractively.

st lb st lb Burwood 12 2 Uncle Jim 9 8 Bridegroom 12 0 Tom Cat .. 9 7 El Caballo .. 11 9 Harkaway .. 9 5 Glenvane 10 13 Red Terror 9 0 Sunny Comet 10 7 Panara 9 0 Top Bank .. 10 3 Henry Culverden 10 0 Dawson 9 0 Artful Arita .. 9 0 Dodger 9 10 Night Wind 9 0 SUMNER HANDICAP, Of £300. Nine furlongs. Baana 10 3 Brilliant Boa 8 4 Wagner 9 6 Dranoel 8 3 Aurora's Star 9 1 Maroha 8 3 The Wrecker 9 0 Knight Windsor Commander 8 0 Chief 8 13 Little Robin 8 0 Capricious .. 8 11 Doctor Waka .. 8 10 Duthie .. 8 0 Captain Bruce 8 10 Gay Hunting 8 0 Dancing Indian Sun 8 0 Flame 8 10 Etzel .. 8 0 Bow Street 8 6 Comus .. 8 0 Hunting Full Back .. 8 0 Chorus 8 5 Tint-o'-tan 8 0 Astral Flash 8 5 The Duel .. 8 0 BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, Of £700. About two miles and a-half. Padishah 12 13 Hanover 10 3 Ail Irish .. 11 8 Burwood 10 2 Survoy 11 4 Manawatu .. 9 10 Riotous 11 2 El Caballo .. 9 9 Black Iddo .. 9 5 Banner 11 1 Pandlne 9 4 Slayer 10 10 Lord Hereford 9 4 Cottlngham 10 9 Wexford Santof t 10 8 Bridge 9 0 John Charles 10 7 Culverden .. 9 0 Silver Sight 10 7 Artful Dodger 9 0 Courtyard 10 6 Tom Cat .. 9 0 Gold Wren 10 5 Primak 9 0 En Tour .. 10 5 WOOLSTON HANDICAP, Of £300. Seven furlongs. Gay Parade 9 0 Boloyna 8 0 The Wrecker 9 1 The Duel .. 8 0 Adina .. 9 1 Royal Show 8 0 Gold Salute 9 0 King Gustavo 8 0 Ohmaha 8 12 Prince Astaire 8 12 Ruenalf .. 8 0 Flame Queen 8 9 Jed Forest .. 8 0 Le Toquet .. 8 9 Gay Hunting 8 0 Teak .. 8 8 Haupongi .. 8 0 Rex Maitland 8 8 Trumpeter Treasurer .. 8 8 Sound 8 0 Montessa 8 7 Swingtime .. 8 0 Brilliant Boa 8 4 Coastline 8 0 Kaiwaka 8 2 Lady Chief Lama 8 1 Constant .. 8 0 Night Pal .. 8 1 Merry March 8 0 Queen Linda 8 0 Muriet .. 8 0 Little Robin 8 0 Alcatraz 8 0 Lockit .. 8 0 Almira .. 8 0 Scarteen 8 0 Racewell 8 0 Comus 8 0 Fascinator .. 8 0 Ngaitama .. 8 0 Sportsman 8 0 Gemara 8 0 SPREYDON HURDLES, Of £300. One mile and three-quarters Peter Contract 9 8 Beckford .. 11 5 Artful The SandDodger .. 9 7 wichman .. 11 1 Round Araboa .. 10 13 Score 9 4 Pink Robe .. 10 9 Tutor .. .. 9 1 Lustral .. 10 C Colonel Chat .. 10 6 French 9 0 Jewelled Bit o' Blue .. 9 0 Girdle 10 5 Gasmask 9 0 Export .. 10 3 Esperance Begorrah 10 2 Bay .. 9 0 McHeath 10 1 Henry Last Link .. 9 13 Dawson .. 9 0 Toper .. 9 12 King Icel .. 9 0 Jewish Lad 9 12 In the Dark 9 0 Vantoon 9 9

ISLINGTON HANDICAP. Of £450. One mile and a-quarter. Dungarvan .. 9 0 Yours Truly 8 4 Ned Cuttle 9 4 Lazybones .. 8 3 Lady Montana 9 4 Might .. 8 2 Nightcalm .. 9 3 Airam .. 8 2 Dictate .. 9 3 Liane .. 8 1 Trench Fight 8 13 Nightdress .. 8 0 Mea Mea 8 12 Lady Lowenberg .. 8 12 Middleham 8 0 Tidewaiter .. 8 10 Hunting Mint 8 0 Cerne Abbas 8 10 Balmenter .. 8 0 Kena .. .. 8 7 Gay Rebel 8 0 Spanish Lad 8 7 Cuisiner 8 0 Valantua 8 6 Silver Slipper 8 0 Monipere 8 6 Lady Graceful 8 0 Settlement .., 1 8 5 AUGUST 'HANDICAP, Of £400. Seven furlongs. Majority 10 7 Old Surrey .. 8 9 Black Thread 9 13 Grey Honour 8 6 Nightcalm .. 9 10 Mishna .. 8 6 Haughty Lady Leigh .. 8 4 Winner .. 9 8 Ruling Spi .. 8 3 Alma .. 9 4 Strip .. 8 2 Rebel Mate.. 9 3 Wine Card .. 8 0 Gay Chou .. 9 3 Straightdell 8 0 Dictate 9 3 Norseman .. 8 0 Silver Streak 9 2 Waitaka 8 0 Counterblast 9 0 Roy Bun .. 8 0 Fleet Street 8 15 Gay Rebel .. 8 0 Mittie .. 8 12 Jan Ridd .. 8 " 0 Tooley Street 8 12 Good Passage 8 0 Paper Note 8 11 Silver Slipper 8 0 Konetta 8 10 Spartan 8 0 Lord Epic .. 8 " 0 Cavendish 8 9

Reward .. .. scr Swordsman .. 48 Violet Wrack scr Tonee .. 48 yds bhd Gentleman Joe 60 Escalade- .. 12 Gracie Fields 60 Chudic .. .. 12 Mohican 72 Bill Grattan .. 36 Tan John 72 Jenny's Guy .. 36 Timworthy 96 Shadcland .. 36 12.12— SPEEDWAY HANDICAP, Of £350. One mile and a-quarter Great Divide scr Waipahi .. scr Great Jewel sci Walter Gay .. scr Jackaranda .. scr Windsor Lass scr Nell Grattan scr Marlene .. scr Red Pigeon .. scr yds bhd Southern Chief scr Horsepower .. 12 Subsidy .. ..scr Waitaki Power 12 Token .. ..scr George Rey .. 24 Toorak .. .. scr 12.57— BELGIUM HANDICAP, Of £300. Two miles. Ace High .. .. scr King Potts .. 12 Erne Parrish .. scr Wee Potts 12 Morewa .. .. scr Battlefield 24 Nelson Eddy .. scr Bill B. .. .. 24 Salalon .. ..scr Treasure Bond 24 yds bhd Zincali .. 24 Acuity .. .. 12 Fremont .. '48 1.42— KING GEORGE HANDICAP. Of £800. One mile and a-half. Colonel Renown's Best scr Grattan .. scr War Buoy scr Evicus .. .. scr yds bhd Fine Art .. scr Ironside .. 24 Gallant Knight scr De Soto .. .. 36 Glenrossie .. scr Plutus .. 36 Graham Direct cr Parisienne 60 Marsceres .. scr 2.22— LINCOLN HANDICAP, Of £300. One mile and a-half. Agility .. ..scr Sports Review scr Attain ., ..scr Superior Rank scr Colonel Wharrum scr Axworthy .. scr Dancing Pirate scr yds bhd College Boy .. 12 Doubt .. ..scr Harold Guy .. 12 Ivy Peterson .. scr Loyal Avis 12 Pecunia .. ..scr 3.2— AVON HANDICAP. Of £500. One mile and a-half. Gerfalcon .. scr Guy Hugo 24 Lady Sonoma scr Helen's Bay .. 24 Nell Volo .. .. scr Lament 24 Te Kahu .. ..scr 24 Teviot Downs scr Pilot Peter .. 24 ydsbhd Royal Romance 24 Franz Derby .. 12 Bittersweet 36 Aristotle .. .. 24 Captain Bolt 48 Blue Logan .. 24 3.42— CANTERBURY HANDICAP, Of £400. One mile and a-half. Great Jewel .. scr yds bhd Jackaranda .. scr Donald Dhu 12 Marlene .. scr Frisco Lady 12 Red Ranger .. scr Horsepower .. 12 Silver Guy .. scr Icevus .. 12 Southern Chief scr Carver Doone 24 Waitaki Power scr Rey Spec 24 Toorak .. .. scr 4.27— DASH HANDICAP, Of £400. One mile and a-quarter Bingen Palm . scr Marsceres 12 Bonny Azure scr Reporter .. .. 12 Cantata .. .scr Rocks Ahead .. 12 Evicus .. .. scr Village Guy .. 12 Frisco Boy .. scr King's Warrior 36 Ironside .. scr King's Play .. 36 Renown's Best scr Lucky Jack ., 36 yds bhd Blair Athol .. 12