AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3522, 13 September 1921, Page 40

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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The Pakuranga Hunt Club's meeting will be held at E-ilerslie on the 17th insr. After the long winter spell the gathering will be welcomed locally. The Hunt Cup, which carries a stake of 750sovs, lias a good field engaged. ICoura appears to be the pick of the local candidates, and is sure to run well. Peer Rosa lias been schooling- well, but tlie Carl Rosa gelding does not stay too well. Glen Cannie never locked, better than at present, and is galloping very well on the traok. The son of Pistol will bo in good form to take on the principal handicap events this season. Prince Carl and Goldplane are in the Jellicoe Handicap at the minimum. The pair have been galloping well enough to give them more than an outside chance in the event. Baldoyle, a hack in Julian's stable, shows a bit of pace for one of her class. Golden Bubble is striding along in his work at Ellerslie. The big fellow will be useful among the sprinters this season. Arch Margot is hitting out well in her work _ The daughter _ of Marble Arch— Gwenaid looks like getting- among (fie early winners. Boomer-day should: not- be long in getting on the winning list. The Queen Abbey gelding is well forward. Swastika lias been shaping well enough in hsS work to run prominent at the Hunt meeting. Grotesque has a nice weight in the Chatham Handicap with 7.6 in the saddle, though Rational may bo among the runners. The throe-year-old Narnutere is galloping well on the track. Ma Copper is well place-d in the Hunters’ Hurdles. At the A.R.C. winter meeting lie ran second to Powder King in the Pamure Hurdle Race. The Ail Red gelding Octoplete is well forward, and should not be long in getting out of the maiden class. Gazique will be racing at Ellerslie and Avondale. On his recent form at Gisborne the aged gelding is far from- a back number yet. The three-year-old filly Pengwen (Penury —Lady Given) is shaping well on the track, and looks like turning out smart. Two youngsters at Ellerslie in Nocturne (Ki lb-ay—Nocturum) and Lady Lois (Lucullus—Perseus) are a smart pair, and will be handy in early engagements. Whit-iariga, a four-year-old by AbsurdBlack Watch, in C. ITodderV charge, is bred well enough lo gallon. As a result of his victory in the Sfratford Handicap at (he North'Taranaki Hunt Club’s meeting Rational’s weight in the Flying Handicap at \vond«le" has been raised to 8.7. which brings him within Kb of Mormin. The Taranaki (hree-year-old is now the ruling fancy for the event. No Mistake is being schooled over hm-dl-'s at Klierslie. With a- bit more experience lie may stay on better. Rathliu is shaping well over the small sticks. The well-known cross-country horseman Hoy Mansoti passed a wav at the Auckland Hospital on Thursday last after a very

brief illness, at t-lie early ago of 23 years, lie was a most promising young crosscountry rider, and, being one that always looked on the bright side, was very popular. 1 lie sudden termination of his c-areer will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. OTAGO HUNT CLUB RACES. The Otago Hunt Club was unlucky in tile fact that rain set in in the forenoon, and no doubt the threatening weather was responsible for keeping many people away from Wingatui on Saturday afternoon. Despite the uninviting morning, however, there was an excellent attendance, and patrons were rewarded for their courage by not only seeing some interesting racing, but they also had the pleasure of enjoying it under a blight sun, which made the afternoon quite warm and summerlike. Some fair-sized fields were seen out, but the cross-country horses were rather a poor lot. Mr \Y. Rudkin made his debut as a starter of gallopers, and on the whole acquitted himself fairly- well. The track was in excellent order, and the card was got off without serious injury to any of the riders who lost their seals in the saddle. The management of the meeting had matters working smoothly, and gave their patrons a good day’s varied sport. Pamplona was elected a strong favourite for the Hunters’ Hurdles, but he was seriously interfered with by Red Fire, who bumped his rider off at the stand hurdle and blocked the favourite and lest him .several lengths. Pamplona rather hurriedly made up ground, and was in charge at the five-furlong (lost, where lie dwelt and lost ground. Grange then took charge, and won after stalling off Dovvnstroke, who hud made up a lot of ground over the last half-mile. The mix-up to the favourite cost him a good chance of success, but none of the others were dangerous over the last half-mile. Strowana stopped badly after being in charge in the early part of the race. Backers went strongly for Kilcullen in the Jockey Club Stakes, the filly carrying nearly three times as much support as Filag ree, who went out second choice. They got away to a good start, from which Kilcullen was first- to show out. Gahvay carried her along up to the straight, with Mirza in close attendance. Kilcullen was momentarily in charge at the distance, where Mirza put in a claim. A good finish saw Galway wear down Kilcullen and beat her a short lialf-'ength, with Mirza a neck away third, and then close up came Rex Sylva, Osterman, and St. Augustine. The others _ never threatened danger. The favourite looked a- shade on the big side in condition, and although carefully handled, jest failed to see out her task. A field of seven saddled up for the Otago Hunt Club Cup in which Likelihood was sent _ out a rather better favourite than Luigi. The favourite tipped out at the first fence, and Luigi, Tiaditor, and Silver Top were responsible for carrying on the pace to the stand double. Luigi resumed command after landing over the sod wall, finally beat Dardanelles by three lengths. Traditor was a bad third. SilverTop came down at the first of the double in tiie back stretch. Both the unshipped riders escaped injury. Tainui completed the course a long way back. All on the card went to the post for the Kennels Handicap, and backers concentrated their attention on Listening Post and Sunny Corner. They were sent away from a moving start, in which Kilboyne got an advantage, and was followed by Listening Pest, the pair being weli clear in the first few strides, whilst Night Alarm, Jock, and Multiplication were slowest to get going. Listening Post and Kilboyne were still well clear at the far turn, and turning for home Satisfaction, Sunny Cor* nei'j and Bebehead were improving their position. Kilboyne retired when heads were straightened for home, and Listening Post, shaking off Satisfaction, won nicely by a length. Bebehead wag a short, length away, third, and Sunny Corner another two lengths off. fourth. Isla Wilkes was a strong order in the Wingatui Trotting Handicap. She, however. broke up when in charge after going a furlong and a-half and again when ruining out of the straight. Meanwhile Bronwood and Indian Child were showing the way along the back, whilst Silver Shoe had moved up to a position near the leaders. Isla Wilkes got going and was making up ground at the finish, but Indian Child won comfortably by four lengths from the favourite, who beat Silver Shoe a similar distance, with Bronwood next. The Maiden Steeples proved lo be a chapter of accidents. Canbin-ia and Dusky ran off the course after leading the way over the first jump. Cappa dropped his rider at the water-jump, and Likelihood ran off a,t the stand double and was followed by Tahuna and Brownwing. Heroic and Castle Bar went on, but both refused twice at the post and rails. Castle Bar then got over and went on from Brownwing and Heroio, whilst Tahuna was following on a long way behind. Castle Bar kept going and won by 12 lengths from Brownwing, who beat Heroic by 200vds. The Vanxhall Hack Handicap field was partially filled up with several green performers and backers singled out Lomagundi and Filagree. They were sent away from a fair line from which Matata and Ruena were smartest away from Filagree who, however, scon faded out. Kilroy, Bonnv Olive, and Lomagundi were handy to tho leaders over the first three furlongs. Lomagttndi joined the leaders before reaching the straight, and in a good finish beat Ruena a head, whilst Matata was a neck away third with Osterman making up ground a length away. The card concluded with nine going to the post for the Hunters’ Plate, and Grim Joke went out the best lacked horse of the day. The favourite was always handy until reaching the straight where Red Book took charge, but finally failed to withstand the challenge from War March, who name with a well-timed run and won by a head. Red Fire was about two lengths away just in front of Claverhou.se, and then came Grim Joke. Tho amount put through the machine came to £17,258, as compared with £16,366 for the meeting last year. HUNTERS’ HURDLE HANDICAP. Of 125sovs; second 20sovs, and third lOsovtj. For qualified hunters. About one mile and a-half 2--Mr Maurice Leonard's ch g Grange, by Finland —Coeur de Leon mare, aged 11.11 (J. MTliesney) 1 s—Dir5 —Dir Jas. Todd’s Downstroke, 9.12 (O. Dawson) 2 l v -Mr L C. Ilazieft’s Pamplona, 10.13 (T. O’Connor) 3

3 Mr N. Johnson’s Strowana, 9.9 (R. Johnston) 0 4 Mr R. Riddle’s Red Fire, 9.9 (A. Ruthven) 0 7 —Mr R. Mahoney’s General Wauehope, 10.2 (K. Smith) 0 6—Mr C Banbury’s Cappa. 9.9 (L. S. Lloyd) 0 The field broke away twice, and at the third attempt Strowana took up the running rind led Grange and Pamplona over the first fence. Red Fire unshipped his rider and interfered with Pamplona at the second fence opposite the stand. Strowana was just in front of Grange at the mile post. Pamplona lying third. The leading trio were together at the six furlong post, and Pamplona had taken charge at. the far turn. The favourite then put in a bad jump, and Grange went to the front. Pamplona rejoined Grange running along the bottom stretch, and Downstroke was racing up to the leaders. Downstroke was first over the last fence, hut Grange wore him down in the run to the post and won by a length. Pamplona was four lengths farther away third, and Strowana a bad fourth. Time. 2min 56see. JOCKEY CLUB STAKES, Of ISOsovs; second 30sovs and third 15scvs. Six furlongs. 6 Mr L. C. Ilazlett’s b g Galway, by Kilbroney—Droski, syrs, 7.12 (j. Andrews! 1 1— Mr J. B. Reid’s Kilcullen, 3.6 (11. Young) 2 4 Mr James Christie’s Mirza, 9.5 (S. Gibb) 3 5 Mr G. A. Kain’s Silent King, 9.2 (If. Lowe) 0 3 —Mr D. B. Wilson’s ,: un.) EH a. 8.7 (A. H. Wilson) 0 2 Mr J. A. Ainge’s Filigree, car. 8.1 (F. Voight) 0 7 Mr John Graham's Osterman. car. 7.9 (I. Rask) 0 9—Mr S. C. Gourley’s Rex Sylva, car. 7.2 (P. Powell) 0 8 — Mr R. M’Donald’s St. Augustus, car. 7:10 iL. S. M'Donald) 0 The field moved out from a good start, Kilcullen taking up the running from Galway, with Rex Sylva and Mirza close up, and Etta and Silent King bringing up the rear. Galway was in front "at the far turn from Kilcullen and Mirza, and led into the straight, where Osterman was showing up on the outside. In the run home Galway stalled off a challenge from the favourite, and won by half a length. Mirza was a neck away third, and Rex Sylva, Osterman, and St. Augustus were close together next. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. OTAGO HUNT CLUB HANDICAP, Of 250sovs and cup valued at 25sovs; seco.m 50sovs and third 30sovs. About two miles and a-lia!f. 2 Mr L. C. IJazlett’s b g Luigi, by Castashore—Finland mare, aged, 11.9 (T. O’Connor) 1 3 Mr Joseph Leonard’s Dardanelles, 11.13 (J. M‘Chesnc-l 2 6 Mr F. Shaw’s Traditor, 10.10 (A. H. Ruthven) 3 4 Mr Percy Fairy Finn 11.0 (Mr J. Shaw) 0 I—Mr S. E. Richards’s Likelihood, 10.13 (G. Fielding) 0 5 Mr E. .T. Dochertv’s Silver Top, 10.0 (A. M‘Mullen) 0 7 Mr F. J. Conn’s Tair.ui. 10.0 (R. Johnston) 0 Luigi was the first to show out from the start at the new mile post, then coming Traditor and Likelihood. The favourite fell at the first obstacle. Luigi led along the back and over the brush double from Traditor and Dardanelles. Tainui baulked at the first fence of the brush double. Traditor took charge going to the far turn, and was first over the post-and-raiis. Luigi dropping hack a liule. Running up the straight to the brush double Traditor was in front, but Silver Top was th” first over the double, with Luigi and Traditor almost level, and Dardanelles and Fairy Finn handy. These were the only horses standing up. The quintet safely crossed the sod wall at the top of the straight, and then Luigi went io the front. Luigi pecked at the second sod wall, but held his position in front as the field ran along the back to the double brush fence, where Silver Top fell. Luigi now held a big advantage. and drew away as the quartet raced to the water jump at the bottom of 'he straight. He crossed the last brush fence safely. Dardanelles was ridden hard to get up in the run to the post, but was defeated by three lengths. Traditor was throe-parts of a furlong away third, and Fairy Finn, another 50 yards away, fourth. These were the only four to finish. Time, smin 43 2-ssec. IC ENNELS HA NDICAP, Of 200sov?; second horse 40scvs, and third 20sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 — Mr Erie Russell’s b g Listening Post, by Solferino—Eager Eyes, 4yrs, car. 8.10 (F. Voighr) 1 4 Mr C. Giesler's Satisfaction,lo.2 (11. Lowe) 2 3 —Mr 11. 11. Fisher's Bebehead, 8.9 (J. Andrews) 3 2 Mr J. B. Reid's Sunny Corner, 10.4 (H. Young) 0 3 Mr A. Murdoch’s Kilbovne, 9.1 "(R. C. Reed) 0 6 Mr J. P. Murphv’s Jock, 8.8 (J. MChesney) 0 7 Mr Jas. Todd’s Night Alarm. 8.0 (T. Metcalfe) 0 5 Messrs Allen and Ellis’s Multiplication, 8.0 (R. 11. Ellis) 0 Kilbovne got oaf with a decided advantage, then coming Listening: Post. Night Alarm was slow to move off. At the sixfurlong post Listening Post had headed Kilboyne. tile pair being four lengths in front of Satisf action and Sunny Corner. The favourite was a length in front of Kilboyne at the far turn, with Satisfaction and Sunny Comer moving up a little, and Bebehead fifth. In the run home Listening Tost won comfortably by a length from 5 itisfaction, who failed to maintain his ciniil'Mii'e in the straight, Bebehead nearly a Lnglh further back third, and Sunny Corner fourth. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. WINGATIT TROTTING HANDICAP, t Jf 150-ova ; second 30sovs, and third 15sovs. 3.50 class (in saddle). One mile and a-half. 7 Mr F. Wallis’s b m Indian Child, by Harold Rothschild—Roanako, aged, 48.\ds behind (T. Wallis) ... .. 1 1 Mr J. Henderson’s Isla Wilkes, 12yds behind (J. A. Rowland) ... ...2 2 -Mr Geo. Reed's Silver Shoe, 204yds behind (O. Reed) ... 3 Abo started : 12 I he Whare Child scratch (Pollock), 3 Presti-simo sr (A. 11. Wilson), 4 Silver Wilkes scr (Wo! lr, and Nightcaps 60yds behind (F. F-iuiuhnrson) bracketed, 6 Bronwood 24yd - behind (A. Reid), 8 Rsiymius 24yds behind (A. M'Leod), 6

Kanuknot 60yds behind (It. Logan), 10 Honest Ned 72yds behind (IL Eady), 13 Jllaqk Raven 72yds behind (D. P. Wilson), 2 Delville Wood 84yds behind (IV. Mundle), bracketed with Silver Shoe, 14 Minimax 96yds behind (A. Bright), 13 Masterpiece 96yds behind (D. Cotton), 15 Russell Maid 120yds behind (T. O’Connor), 11 Malice 120yds behind (R. C- Reed). The favourite was going well with Bronwood as the field ran to the stand, but then 1 jroke, and Prestissimo also ! coke shortly after. Bronwood led out. of the straight, and Silver Shoe was going well through his field. Bronwood and Indian Child were together running down 1 lie back, and Isla Wilkes and Silver Shoe were going well 15 lengths away. Isla Wilkes again broke when moving up to the leaders. Indian Child led into the straight, and came on to win well by four lengths from the favourite, who beat Silver Shoe by three lengths. Bronwood was fourth. Times: 3min 40 2-sscc, 3min 42 3-ssce, 3min 43 l-ssec. MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, Of 125sovs; second 25sovs, and third 12(,sovs. About two miles. 4 Mr R. Mahoney’s b g Castle Bar, by Nuptial Rite —Trump Card mare, aged, 10.0 (L. Smith) 1 3 Mr J. North’s Brownwing, 10.7 (Mr J. North) 2 5 Mr L. J. Simpson’s Heroic, 10.7 (C. Dawson) 3 2 Mr J. A. Gow’s Dusky, 10.7 (T. O’Connor! 0 I—Mr1 —Mr S. E. Richard’s Likelihood, 10.7 (C. Rask) 0 6 Mr H. Lady's Canbinie, 10.7 (A. 11. Ruthven) 0 7 Mr F. J. Conn’s Tahuna, 10.7 (R. C. Johnston) 0 8 — Mr C. Bunburv’s Cappa, 10.7 (L. Lloyd) 0 Dusky and Canbinie ran off the course after landing- over the first- jump, and Cap-pa fell at the water jump. Likelihood was in charge coming up the straight to the stand double. He crossed the first leg, and then ran off, and so did Brownwing and Tahuna. Heroic and Castle Bar were therefore the only two left in the race at this time. Brown wing’s rider took him back, and he jumped the second obstacle. The two leaders crossed the sod wall at the top of the straight, but the both of them twice baulked at the 11 ext post and rails, where Brownwing got within striking distance. Castle Bar then got over the fence and was followed by Heroic and Brownwing The trio held their positions to the last brush fence, where Brownwing ran into second place. Castle Bar won by 12 lengths. Heroic 200 yards further -back, third. Tahuna was fourth. Time, smin 31 4-ssec. YAUXIIALL HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs, second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr L. C. Ilazle tt’s ch g Lomagundi, by Sunny- Lake—Droski, 4yrs, 7.11 (J. Andrews) 1 6 Mr R. Green’s Ruena, car. 7.4. (L. S. M'Donald) 2 4 Mr 11. 11. Fisher’s Matata, car. 7.5t> (F. Voig-ht) 3 3 Mr J. B. Reid’s Kilroy, car. 8.0 (A. G. Campbell) 0 2 Mr J. A. Ainge’s Filigree. 8.4 (H. Young) 0 5 Mr J. Graham's Osterman, car. 7.8 (I. Rask) 0 11 —Mr \Y. Crossan’s Nape Nape, 7.7 (T. Metcalfe) 0 7 Mr J. Isaacs’s Miss Morn, car. 7.0 (J. Hall) 0 10 —Mr J. Rankin’s Pop car. 8.5£(I. Rask) 0 8 — Mr D. P. Wilson, jun.’s Kerb. car. 7.0 (P. Powell) 0 9 Mr J. Ellis’s Bonnv Olive. 7.7 (R 11. Ellis) ... .' 0 Matata, Ruena, and Filigree were the first out, with Lomagundi lying next. Filigree dropped back before reaching the far turn, where Lomagundi, Kilroy, and Bonny Olive were just in behind the two leaders. Matata and Ruena led to the entrance of the straight, where they- were joined by Lomagundi. Lomagundi finished well, and beat Ruena by a head. Matata a nock away, third. Osterman, who came fast in the straight, was a length further back, fourth. Time, lmin 17sec. HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs, second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. 7 Mr S. C. Gourley’s br g War March, by Martian—Two Step, 6yrs, 9.7 (Owner) 1 2 Mr P. Boyle’s Red Book, 9.7 (I. Tilson) 2 8— Mr R. Riddell’s Red Fire, 9.7 (J. O. King) 3 I—Mr1 —Mr 11. Nurse’s Grim Joke, 11.4 (W. Scobie) 0 5 Mr A. M'Kerrow’s Olaverliouse, 11.2 (C. Dawson) 0 3 Mr R. 11. Bissetl’s Sign, 10.7 (J. M'Chesney) 0 6 Mr S. E. Richards’s Likelihood, 10.2 (G. Fielding) 0 4 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Palencia. 9.7 (T. O’Connor) 0 Palencia was first away in a straggling start, then coming Likelihood and Grim Joke. Red Fire went to the front going along the back from Grim Joke, where Palencia fell away a little. Red Fire showed the wav round the far turn to Grim Joke and Palencia, the last-named having moved up again. Red Fire was still in charge as the field turned for homo, where Red Book joined the leader. Once in line forborne Red Book went to the front, but War March came with a late run. and got up in time to win by a neck. Rod Fire was three lengths away, third, and Claverhou.se fourth. Time, 2min 13 3-ssec. MALTON RACES. There was perfect weather for the Marlon races on the 7th. The going and the attendance were good. The totalisator handled £26,089, against £38,868 last year. Results: HACK HURDLES, of 190s,ovs. One mile and a-lialf. — Ruddy, 10.9 (A. M’Donald), 1; The Baronet, 9.10, 2; War Loan, 9.0, 3. Time, 2m in 49sec. Won by a. length; a neck between second and third). Scratched: Fiddle-strings and Noma-line. TRIAL HACK PLATE, of 170sovs. Six furlongs.— I Tiniliangi, 9.0 (R. Reed), 1; Stylish Lady, 9.0, 2; Note Wede, 9.0, 3. Won by a length mid a-half. Time, lmin 10 l-sscc. Scratched: Wheatfield and Orellana. HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 280sovs. Two miles—To Tea, 10.9 (A. Burt), 1 ; Oro Ore, 10.5, 2; Pawerewere, 9.13, 3. Time, 3inin 57sec. Won by a length and a-half. Gotten Glade anil Tatton Park fell. MARION HANDICAP, of SOOeovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Admiral Codrington, 8.2 (E, France), 1; Tame Fox, 8,3, 2j Stork,

7.2, 3. Scratched: Detroit, Prodigal, and Ditchley. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2inin lOse-c. RANG 1 TIKE I STEEPLECHASE, of 325sovs. Two miles and a-half.—Omabu, 11.0 (A. M'Donald), 1; First Line, 11.4, 2; Gay Boy, 9.5, 3. Mattock started, but fell. Won by a length, but no time taken. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Ditchley (A. Reed), 1; Grotesque, 2; Celmesia, 3. Scratched: Blush, Generous, Aot-ea-Roa. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 14 4-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (open), of 2-jOsovs. Six furlongs.—Verbosity (Con. Heed), 1; Affectation 2, Humbug 3. Scratched: Mistian, Automoaua, and Rose c*f Athens. Won by two lengths; one length between second and third. Time, lmin 13 4-sscc. lUTAENUI HACK WELTER, of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Stylish Lady (C. France), 1; Lord Desmond, 2; Siberian, 3. Scratched: Admiration, Halcyon, Golden Nut, and Lady lima. Won by two lengths; one length between second and third. Time, lmin SOsce. RANGITIKFI HUNT CLUB. MARION, September 10. The weather was fine for the Rangitikei Hunt. Club’s races on the 10th, and the going was good. The attendance was fair. The tota'lisator handled ±118,692, compared with £16.175 at the last July meeting. Results:— liENTERS’ HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Oak Rose (R. Hunt), 10.0, 1; Te Maire, 11.7, 2; Gay Jacket, 10.0, 3. Scratched: Kafour, Scimitar, and Tipperary Lass. Won by three lengths. Time, 6min 3 3-ssec. TRIAL HACK PLATE (all 9.0). Paphian (C. Stratton), 1; Flying Nell, 2; Rose of Athens, 3. Scratched: Miss Star, Panache, Scotch Mixture, Lady Thurham, Aehilleon, fcjimorettu, Demoness, Pakaraha, Amaryllis, Young- Thurham, Ngaiopa, ltowan. Won by a head with a length bet ween second and third. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. RANGITIKEI HUNT CUP. About three miles. —Onipoto (H. Burt) 11.5, 1; Gaekwar, 11.11, 2. Nicomar fell, L. Berry breaking- his collarbone, and F. Lind rode Nicomar home getting third place. Pupatere baulked and Three Bells ran off. Scratched: Tirau and Stetson. Won bythree parts of a length. Time, 6min 20sec. CROUTON HANDICAP. Eight and ahalf furlongs.—Molyneaux (R. Reed). 8.10, 1; Stork, 7.2, 2; Quest, 7.2, 3. .Scratched: Star land, Trespass, Independence. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 51sec. VIEW HALLOA STEEPLECHASE. About two and a-half miles. —Tirau (11. Burt), 11.10, 1; Ringa, 10.0, 2; Martineilo, 10.0, 3. Scratched: Nicomar, Onipoto, Stetson, Rosemount. Won by six lengths with 100yds between second and third. Time, smin 31sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Six Fur-longs.—Bir-kie (C. Emmerson), 7.9, 1; Automoana, 7.0, 2; Ruddy, 7.9, 3. Scratched: Gasbag, Affectation, Tigrinia, Ditchley, Rose of Athens. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 14sec. LADIES BRACELET. One mile and a-half.—Royal Gift (.J. Morris), 11.9, 1; Sum-ay, 12.3, 2; Kafour, 12.3, 3. Scratched: Army Service, Marshall Neil, Te Maire, Mnniania, Oak Rose. Amaryllis, lß> ution. Won by one length, and 12 lengths. Time, 2min 14 3-ssee. FAREWELL HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Tolerance (C. Emmerson), 9.2, 1; Projector, 8.6, 2; Malingerer, 9.8, 3. Scratched: Grotesque, Nunnerant, Halcoot, Passenger, Sea Foam, Nemaline, Whcatfield, Martial Dawn, Spelsbury, Merry Queen, Young Thurham. Won by half a length, and a length. Time, lmin 32sec. RACING 11-> AUSTRAU A. AUSTRALIAN RACING NEWS. SYDNEY. September 10. Owing to a cold Gloaming will not start in the Chelmsford Stakes, w.f.a., at Randwick to-day. September 11. At Tattersall’s meeting the Chelmsford Stakes resulted:—Syce Knight 1, Elfacrc 2, David 3. Nineteen started. Won by a short neck. Time, lmin 52sec. Novice Handicap.—Cupidon 1, Prince Sandy 2. Et orian 3. Won by a nock. Time, lmin 41sec. RACING IN ENCLAN3. ST. LE-GER STAKES. LONDON, September 7. At the Doncaster meeting following was the result of the ST. LEG RR STAKES, of 6Soosovs. Colts 9.0, fillies 8.11. St. Leger course (aboutouo mile six furlongs 132 yards). Lord Londonderry’s ch c Polemarch, by The Tetrarch Poiaa-ee 1 Lord Carnarvon’s b c Franklin, by Volta —Cambric- 2 Lord Glaul-ey’s Westward ITo 3 There were nine runners. Childs rode the winner, which, like Caligula, the 1929 winner, is by The Tetrarch. The small field was due to the belief that the race was a certainty for Bullock, who had the mount on Crag-an-Eran. Franklin and Westward Ho entered the straight abreast. Polemarch challenged a furlong from home, and stayed the 'best. Won by a length and a-half ; three 'lengths between second and third, Crag-an-Eran close IV: fourth. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB'S S P RIN G MEE TING. First Day’s Handicaps.— Penscroft Hurdles, of ISOsovs. One miie and three-quarters.—Gamecock 12.13, Dribble L 1.5, Master Boris 10.11, Wild Pilgrim 9.10, Mandrake 9.9, Digger 9.8, Red Blaze 9.7, Indus, Ruddy Gold, and Trentham Rose 9.2, Bandy, Lysol, Likelihood, Innisfallen, and Little Doctor 9.0. Braemar Welter, of T2ssovs. Seven furlongs.—Some Kid and Almoner 9.3, Counterstroke 9.1, Sunny Loch, Roseday, and Palestrina 8.11, Bonny Mac 8,3, Jock 7.13, Nautical, Orange Mart, Benefit, and Aliika 7.11. Timva'd Handicap, of 250sovs. Seven furlongs.—Foo Chow 9.3, Elens 9.2, Onslaught 8.11, Warlove 8.1, Winning Hit 7.13, Will Oakland 7.12, Almoner and Laverock 7.9, Meteorite 7.8, Hie-ro and Soin-e Kid 7.6, Tatau Talau 7.0, Songbird 6.12, Nautical and Aliika 6.7. Alford Hack Weller, of 125sovs. Six furlone s. —Royal Mu.! 10.9, Petunia 9.9, Cairnbrue and Marauder 9.4, Grim Joke 8.12, Mimo 8.11. I’r. ceeder 7.13, Blazes, Urgency, Loch Milid-a, Bonny Lady, Red Gown, and Silver Lea 7.11. Allenton Hack, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.— Pitprop 9.2, Bonny Mac 8.12, Kilderg ancf Kilfane 8.8. Steasel and Wartime 8.4, Petunia 8.3, Sembric and Songbird 8.2, Timepiece and Caimbnic 7.1 i, Kentido 6.1.3, Matata 6.12, Kerry Star 6.9, Surtoreng 6.7,

Spring Handicap, of lGSsovs. Six furlongs. Silver Peak 9.13, Will Oakland S.lO. Meteorite 8.6, Pyjama 8.3, Castellan 7.12, Sleepy Head 6.9, Corsica 6.7. Trot Handicap (in harness), of 125sovs; for horses that have r. it won in 3.45 or its equivalent. One mile and ahaif.—Waipero scr, Puni scr, Soldier’s Vote scr, Meddler per. Gwenchild scr. Mulaclu scr, Tui Russel! scr. Locunda Jack scr, Whitebait ecr, Kingamoor scr. La.iriston scr, Bing Bey scr. Wild Hebe- scr. Funev Boy ser. Pine-dale scr, Lyon's Heir scr, Master Basil scr, Emmet ecr, Cliiidroth ecr, Stella. Maris scr, Little Pointer scr, Wild Madam -scr, Cognao scr. Free Pointer scr, Adelaide Thorpe scr, Maile 24yds blind, Seamount 36, Ann Nay if Allies 30, Crusader 48, Lady Wildwood 60, Ma Cuslila 60, Drum Major 60. Second Day’s Nominations.Rakaia Hurdle Handicap, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Telamon, Innipf alien, liliood, Master Boris, Ruddy Gold, Indus. Swindasa, Little Doctor, Trentham Rose, .Silverlc-a, Lyroe, The Digger, Wild Pilgrim, Bandy, Mandrake, Dribble, Red Blaze. Fairfield Hack Handicap, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.—Allform, C a rub re a. Petunia, Sembric, Liskana, Proe.eeder, Quarrelsome, Pit Prop, Matata, Kilfane, Timepiece, Bonnie Mac, Gorina, Grim Joke, Songbird, Sartovene, Kerry Star. Ashburton Comity Handicap, of 275sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Moutoa Ivanova, Palestrina, Wavlove, Hiero, Elena, F >o Chow, Gamecock, Nautical, Onslaught, Jock, Almoner, Laverock. Coldstream Welter Handicap, of loOsov®. One- mile. —Palestrina, Bonnie Lady, Sunny Loch, Roseday, Pit Prep, Benefit, Counterstroke, Casteilan, Ahi Ka, Nautical, Orange Mart, Jock, Almoner, Dribble, Some Kid. Eiff.elton Hack Welter Handicap, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.—All Form, Carnbrea, Petunia, Urgency, Sembrie, Wart one, St. Fasol, Procceder, Unio, Kilfane, Loch Miladi, Marnnder, Red Gown, Seaside, Grim Joke, Kilderg, Songbird, Blazes, Kerry Star. Farewell Handicap, of lf-Ssovs. Six furlongs.—Tatau Tatau, Pyjama, Elens, Sleepy Head, Castellan, Bonny Mac, Madam Chiron, Onslaught, Will Oakland, Some Kid. Melrose Trot Handicap (in harness), of 125sovs ; 2.30 class. One mile.—Wayside, Adelaide Thorpe, Free Pointer, Wild Madam, Alhos, Stella Maris, Childsioth, Localism, Lord Denver, Master Basil, Cherry Child, Pearl Pointer, Coronal, Lyons Heir, Pinedale, Ivy Mac, Fancy Boy, Drum Major, Bing Boy, Lady Wildwood, Crusader, Lanriston, Yolo, Whitebait, Tui Russell, Malachv, Ano Nav. Yen, Mooney, Seamount, Jimmy Chimes, Elsie Gay, Tiranna, Puni, Waipero. AVONDALE HANDICAPS. AUCKLAND, September 7. The following are the handicaps for the Avondale spring meeting: Henderson Apprentice Handicap, of 300sovs. Seven furlongs.—Uncle Ned 9.9, Tamaroa 9.6, Income 9.3, E-sthonia 9.2, Eight and Left 8.13, Rockfield 8.12, Truthful 8.9, Archie 8.8, Hyllus 8.5, Penona, Bute Sound, and Namutere 8.3, Tigrinia 8.0, Mangamahoe and General Advance 7.13, Oranga 7.11, Crowhurst 7.9, Perfect Bay, Clonmel, and Pure Laziness 7.7, Bezant 7.5, Night Time 7.4, Lord Bruce 7.2, Mumble, Lovelight, Phyllona, Gidgi, Winsome Arch, Kinkora, Regent, Gold Plate, Fencer, Prince Carl, Lucillus, Broadwocd, Mimiwliangata, Lightning, Westminster, Knighton, Boldocle, Nimerrant, Pagoda, Misti-an, Arch Margot, Jolly Princess, St. Waipa, and Rosinaute 7.0. Swanson Hack Welter, of 400-cvs. Nine furlongs.—Sir Huon 9.8, Prince Abbey, No Bother 9.G, Pepin 9.4, Persian King 9.3, Nunnerant, War Tank 9.2, Phyllona. Cantoris 9.0, Broderick 8.12, Quiniro 8.11, Bright Light 8.9, Oliiti 8.8, Marble Slab, Heather Moon 8.7, Some Fashion, Gleneairn 8.5, Tireless 8.4, Miss Molvo 8.3, Poanni, Gwonell, Shortland, Arch Laddie, Rose Tiuunham, Poteen 8.2, Impudence, Pantagram, Great Form, 8.0, Boomaday, Havana, Irish Knight, Woori, Hypothesis 7.7. Grey Lynn Hurdles, of 409sovs. Tv.'o miles, —Pomloon 11.3, Ratlilin, Tenacious 10.10, Deviation 10.8, Ivlonopole, Ditto 10.5, Killard, Marconi, Guerre a Mort 10.4, Te Ora, Multiplane 9.12, Kerehone 9.10, Signature 9.8, Tinokaha 9.6, Lady Bruce 9.3, Fiddle String, Glucian 9.2, Poanni, Guianform, Glenspire, Swastika, Otnra, Narrow Neck, Nova: on 9.0. Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, of SOOsovs. Three miles.— Pendoon 11.12, Monopole 11.5, John Bunny 11.3, Golden Glade, Koura 10.9, Mary Bruce 10.7, Hokomai 9.13, Thiganthu, Ma "Copper, Otara 9.5, Gold Scene 9.3, Peer "Rosa. Glenburn, Gladwin, Sagamore, Snake, Foxglove, Drury Lass, East Port, Maira, Grand Canyon, Silver Lode, Welshman 9.0. Rational has been rehandicapped in the Avondale Flying Handicap to 8.7. WANG AX IT HANDICAPS. Iluiie Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Awake 9.5, Mon. A.vis 6.2, Tuipairu 8.12, Ditchley 8.11, Quest 8.9, Velociform 3.9, Colmi.ia 8.6, Toleraiice 8.6, Timuhanga 8.5, Martian Miss 8.5, Malingerer 8.3, Mixture 8.1, Deucalion 7.12, Bonniebrook 7.10, Chant Royal 7.7, Vindictive 7.7, Martial Dawn 7.7, Still Sea 7.7, Take Take 7.7, Projector 7.5, Ivuia '7.4, Spelsbury 7.3, Believe 7.5, Generous 7.0, Cochineal 7.2. Eric 7.0, Moiloeu Oge 7.0, Scotch Mixture* 7.0, Submerge 7.0. Otupava 7.0. Okehu Hurdles. One miio and threequarters. —Multive 11.8, Hyginas 11.5, Omaliu 11.0, Explorer 10.12, Alteration 10.10, Zola 10.9, Tigririya 10.4, Ruddy 10.0, Relcanui 9.13, Muniaheru 9.8, Dick 9.8, Demagogue 9.8, Simon 9.8, Master Strowan 9.2, Ore Ore 9.2, Fiddle Strings 9.0, Marshal Neil 9.0, Mangahau 9.0, Retard 9.0, The Baronet 9.0. Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Zola 11.13, Tigerland 11.10, Loyal Arch 10.7, Ore Ore 10.7(>tiru.ru Kid 10.3. Nicomar 9.11, Tirau 9.9. Flying Camp 9.2. Master Oriflamme 9.2. Kaukatca 9.0. Tatton Park 9.0, Fair Paul 9.0, Martineilo 9.0. Spring Handicap. One mile and 110 yards.—Listowel 9.9, Rouen 9.7, Lovematru 9.12. Mustard Pot 8.10, Tame Fox 3.8. Trespass 8.6, Isobel 8.3. Kilrush 8.4, Verbosity 8.1, Crucelle 8.0, Simonides 7.12, Flight; Commander 7.10, Prince Martian 7.8 Demos 7.3. Kareao 7.2, Voluble 6.13, Pro ; gal 6.7, Active 6.7. Putiki Hack Handicap. One mile and 110 yards —Ben Bolt 9.0, Velociform 8.11 Malingerer 8.7. Antler 8.6, Halcyon 8.1, COeasant.a 7.13. The Reaver 7.9, Sea Foam 7.7, Penitent 7.7. Wheatfield 7.7. Generous 7.3, Country Air 7.3. L0ft.7.3. Slave Mart 7.2, Lady l.ucullus 7.0, Hallucination 7.0, War Loan 7.0, Crystal Palace 7.0, Legato 7.0. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Aimthas 10.3, Listowel 9.9, Solfanello 9.6, Hum bug 9.3. Maioha 9.3, Mustard Pot 9.0, Rude 8.11, Affectation 8.7, Simonides 8.7. Blackmail 7.11, Callagan 7.9, Miss Gold 7.8, Toa Taua 7.4, Amber Tips 7.2, Ditchley 7.2, Edmont Park 7.0, A’oluble 7.0, Automoaua I 6.12, liapuka 6.9, Armorel 6.7, Mixlme | 6.7, War Baby 6.7, Trentham Rose C. 7, j Rouen 6.7, Glen 6.7,

Marangai Sheepleschape (second d«v). About three miles. --Master Strowan 12.2 Omahu 11.9, Mtilrivc 11.7, First Line 11.7,’ -Mattack 11.4, For .man 11.4, Zola 10.10, Tigerland 10.7, Dick 9.11. Gay Bnv 9.3. Ore Ore 9.2. X Lobar 9.0, Flying Camp 9.0, Tirau 9.0, Gaekwar 9.0. OTAKI MAORI HANDICAPS. Dominion Day Hc’ilican. One mile— Bitter.* 9 * . Admiration 8.10, (llynthu ■ 1.9, l.i Paloma 8.9, Lord Desmond 8.7, Pass nger 0.7, Californian 8.6, I’leasam i 8.5, Beloved 8.3, Vindictive 8.3, Hallowroy 3.2, Patuki 7.13. Sweet Song 7.11, Fiv< eighths 7.10. Watorform 7.9, Lady Lucullus 7.9, S-herian 7.0, Hallucination 7.8, Demoness 7.3. 1 lack I7itn'ters’ Steeplechase. About two miles and a-quarter.—Loyal Ar*-h 11.9. Te Toa 11.5. Golden Glade i 0.9. lire Ore 10.9, Master Boris 10.7, Otauru Kid 10.5. Pawerewere 9.13. Nicomar 9.13. Onipoto 9.12, Malincourf 9.10. Kurapai 9.5. Hushabyo 9.3, (.’hummy 9.0, Half Blue 9.0, Iluirangi 9.0, Scimitar 9.0. Waiotora 9.0. To Ore Makitonore Memorial Stakes. One mile and a-quarter.—Rouen 9.8, Molyneaux 8.11, Kilrush 8.6, Dainty Step 8.4, Verbosity 8.1 ; Flight Commander 7.11, Calla.gan i. 3, Kilgour 7.7, Prince Fcrouz 7.7, Espe ranee 7.7, Printenips 7.3, Detroit 6.10, Lord Desmond 6.10, Waterform 6.7. Stewards’ Handicap. Six furlongs.— Makere 9.0, Top Dog 8.6, Lord Usk 8.5, King's Armour 8.5. Meresonta 8.4, Cloasanta 8.4. Martini Dawn 8.1, Rose of Athens 7.11, Misslauci 7.10, Sunbath 7.10. Lady Jlma 7.9, Demoness 7.8, In the Pink 7.3. Waimahoe 7.8. Koreihi Roere Welter. Seven furlongs.— Sir Fanciful 9.12. Waimatoa 9.9, Kilgour 9.9, Printenips 9.7, Idle Talk 9.7. Tigrinia 9.5. Canyon 9.1, Automoaua. 8.12. Bonny Briar 8.9. Probate 8.9, Princess Pat 8.8, Detroit 8.7, White Blaze 8.7. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Solfanello 9.8, BimSle 9.4, Sunart- 8.3, llirkeo 8.5, iMaunu 8.2. Blackmail 7.13, Callagan 7.11, Astinome 7.11, Nursing Sister 7.11, Prince Ferouz 7.*9. Idle Talk 7.7, Tigrinia 7.7, Canyon 7.4, Sweet Memory 7.2. Automoaua 7.1, Bonny Briar 6.P. Probate 6.12. Pri i icesa Pat 6.12, Going TV, 6.9. Helen Rufus 6.7, 'lop Dog 6.7, War Baby 6.7. Welter Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Militaire 9.13, Billets 9.13, La Paloma 9.8. Munus 9.7, Sea Foam 9.3. Not a Weda 8.9. Kyoto 8.7. March On 8.7, Waiua 8.7, White Hope 3.7, Kruera 8.7, Opiate 8.7, Rowan 8.7, Aoteu Roa 8.7, Courtfield 8.7. HICH-PFJICED YEARLINGS, LONDON, September 8. At the Doncaster yearling sale Mr George Lambton purchased for 7700 guineas a Tracery filly out of Blue Tit, after a spirited contest with Lord Glenelg, who in previous years had given 11,500 and 14,500 guineas for Blue Tit’s progeny. A three days' sale realised 127,805 guineas. INCREASE OF STAXtS. CHRISTCHURCH, September 6. At a meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club increases in the stakes were decided upon for the spring meeting. The Electric Plate has been eliminated and an Acorn Stakes substituted. This is for two-year-old fillies, for which the stake is £SOO, the distance fivo furlongs, and the weight 8.0, with penalties. The increases made total £6BIO, making a total to be distributed during tha year of £49,800. A RECORD JUMP. SYDNEY, September °. Mr Judd’s Sundown cleared 7ft- 91in in a high jump—a world's record —at the Albury Show. S down established a record on the same ground in 1919, when he jumped Tit 92in. RACING PERMITS. MEETING OF CANTERBURY M.P.’S. CHRISTCHURCH, September 7. At a meeting of the Canterbury members of Parliament to-day a deputation was received from the Amberley Racing Club. Mr G. W. Forbes, M.P., said the Amberley Club had apparently satisfied the Racing Commission, but to its astonishment its permit had been taken away, and given to Rangiora. Mr G. B. Stalky, president of the Club, read a statement criticising the commission’s report, which he said showed absolute ignorance of local needs. Their meetings had been carried on for 40 years, and their buildings cud grounds w.io in good shape. The commissioners were supposed to encourage country meeting.-. They said that Amberley was amongst the best, yet they had certainly “encouraged” it with a vengeance. Permits had been granted in the North Island to far inferior clubs with poor appointments, and short courses The chairman of the meeting (Mr L. M. Isit-t, M.P.) said the matter would be fought out vigorously in the House. II is_ personal conviction was that the permits in Christchurch should be reduced; they should also be reduced in other centres and given to the country.