SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 18984, 19 November 1920, Page 3

SPORTING.

WINTON JOCKEY CLUB. VERY SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL MEETING. INTERESTING SPORT AND RECORD RETURNS. The sky was overcast and the weather threatening yesterday morning for the concluding day of the Winton Jockey Club’s annual fixture, but this did not prevent a large attendanc# putting in an appearance at the prettv senior track of the Western D istrict. Late in the afternoon a heavy shower of rain somewhat interfered with the pleasure of the occasion, but the sun soon shone forth again and the proceedings were brought to a close under the most favourable conditions, with punctuality strictly observed and the horses waiting at the barrier for the starting hour of the final event. The attendance was not, of course, on anything like the same settle as that of the opening day, hut it was above the average and the gate receipts were of satisfactory dimensions. For the two days of the gathering the revenue from this source amounted to £lofio, a sum constituting a record for the club. The track was again somewhat holding. particularly after the downfall of rain that heralded the cross-country contest of the afternoon, but the galloping, trotting and steeplechase tracks were in good order. The day’s snort was again carried out without a hitch, and, looked at from every point of v'ew the fixture may he classed as the most successful ever held by the W..1.C. The field for the opening race contained srve-al green horses and the dispatch was handy a good one. but Mr Norman subsequently changed his style of starting and for the remaining events he got his charges away fairly we!!. Where light harness racing was concerned. Mr Norman had no difficult;,- in getting his fields off correctly under the seconds system of handicapping bit: in each trotting race of the day more than one competitor failed to strike a gait despite the claimed advantage of the “move tin" di-natch. A considerable amount of the credit attached to the management of a record texture was due to the work and organisation of a capable secret ary in Mr 11, A. Fierce, who undoubtedly improves in his methods ami arrangements as the seasons pass, (hi both days of the meeting the M. tn.roti Municipal Band enlivened the intervals between the races with well-selected mu-ical items.

The totah-afor in vestments for the day anuumbv. to £19,347 10s. as compared with £lo.s'i>9 10s. on the corresponding day of la.-r season. The total for the meeting was £39.993. as against £29.908 last year, an increase of £10,l;8->. The Farewell Handicap yesterday produced the heaviest investing ever,: of the meeting, the sum of £3,,VJ4 being wagered on [lie resjvective chances of six starters. A peculiar coincidence has to be recorded in connection with the last race oi each day. in thru the respective winners were trained hy the Invercargill mentor. ti. McT.ean and Mettle Drift and Awa Mm were both credited with returning double tigure prices, the dividends being of simbrr amounts in pounds, the only difference t>•’!!>£ that the shilling? showed a slight ad- ' ■ nce where Awahou was concerned. R» AA A 111 A HANDICAP, of £l.lO ; second horse to receive £2-"> and the third £ls mom. the stake. Six furlongs. S —D. Cnlder’s b g Sarfolite (Sarto— Robeiite , I) vrs, 8.12 (A. McMulbm .. . 1 1— I. Moore's b g Marching Order I Soldier's Chorus—Order), 5 yrs, P.O, (11. Voting l 2 4- 11. Miller's b m Sunlit, 4y;s. 8.4; al- £ .wed .5 lb. i F. Voight i o i Winner trained by ,1. Thisrleton.)

Also ran - 5 Mettle Drift 8.10 (G. Voungl, 8 Kilmcedy S.S i K. ('. Reid', ti Post Haste 8.4 (J. A. Rowlands l , 2 Monymusk 8,1, ((J. Emerson >. 7 Kokowai 7.8, all. AID (I. Raskt, 9 I-ady BL-stul 7.7 IR. McLellan', 10 Glennupai 7.7 (T. Metcalfe. 12 Lady Joan 7.7 iA. S. Ellis i, 11 Queen's Gift. 7.7 all .Mb (O. Voight •. 8 Soldier's Boy 7.7, all. -Mb.. (L. IJcDmuiid 1 . 9 Killory 7.7 (A. K. Kllisi.

I nun a straggling start Auniil got out yell from .Monymusk and Sartolite. Half

.. mile from home Sunlit was still showing the way with Glenhupni, Sarmlire and Monymusk handy. At the first turn Marching Order moved up and Killory made a good run from the rear. Before the distance was reached Sartolite showed up with Sunlit and Marching Order in close attendance, while Monymusk, Kokowai and Mettle Drift were handy. An interesting finish resulted in Sartolite beating Marching Order by nearly a length, with Sunlit a length away third, then in close order came Kokowai, Mettle Drift, Monymusk and Killory. Time, Imin i^secs. ORETI TROT HANDICAP (harness) of £ It'd). Second horse to receive £3O ami third £ls from the -take. For horses that can do 3.4S or better. One mile and ahalf. 2 - J. Kemp's b m Cross Battery (Wallace L, , aged, flsecs L\. Pringle i .. 1 0- Win. Muir jun.'s ch m Hectdale l Sir Hector ( orriedaleaged, llsec.s !R, Langford l 2 1- -i. M. Dooley’s eh m Seaward Spot, aged, tj sees IE. .1. Dwyer i 3 (Winner trained by W. Christie, i Alsu ran - 10 Bellfashion. scr. (J. Hamilton , 11 Full Cry'. 1 sec. (T. Wallis), S C’oidw ater, 3 sets (R. Berry), o Harold’s Treasure, osecs (A. McLelian), 9 Lenamhor fi.-.Ts A. Mathiesonq 7 Last Vue 7secs (G. S. Smith 1 , 4 lied Empress 7secs (W. Jones), 6 Until V-ecs (A. C. Sim l , 12 General Jofgre 9s.ecs iW. H. Muir l . Hectdale drew out from the start, but Cross Battery" was soon in pur-aiii. With six furlongs to go Cross Battery and Hectdale were together, with Seaward Spot speeding through the field in fine style. The leaders landed info the straight on terms, while Seaward Spot was closing on them fast. General Joffre being next. An exciting race in the straight resulted in Cross Battery, handled in brilliant style, winning by a short length from Hectdale, with Seaward Spot a head away third. General -loffre was fourth and Until fifth Times: 3min 47 I-osecs; 3min 49 2-osecs; 3min 44 3-ssecs.

STEWARDS' PURSE HANDICAP of £IBO. Second horse to receive £3O and third £2O fp<-■ m the stake, Six furlongs. 3- -T. Dcegan’s b g Kilkee ( Kilbroney---Li.tchet > aged, 5.4, carried S.fij (W. Robinson • 1 5 C. Giesier’s br m Satisfaction (Bezonaiii Satisiacuure', 5 yrs, 9.0 (H. ! .owe i 2 4 R. B. Stivens' br m Rokelaiae, 6 vrs, 8.5 HI. McLell an i 3 ANo ran -5 Orderdown 7.4, all. slbs (O. Voignti, 1 Barley Rigs 7.0. carried 7.3. (T. Metcalfe , 5 Monymu.sk 7.0, carried 7.10 (C, Emerson 1 . Barley Rigs and Monymusk got, away baiily. Hok'-laine jumped out in front and led Sattsiacnon, but Barley Rigs ran into second place three furlongs from home. Rokelainc landed into the straight with a slight advantage from Barley Rigs and Satisfaction. but Kiikee came with a long run and won by a length from Satisfaction with Rokelaine two lengths off third, half a length in front of Barley Rigs, Ordcrdown next. Time, Imin 1.7 4-ospcs, STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of £17.7. Second home to receive £3O and third £l7 from the stake. About two miles and a-half. 2 T. Rett's ch g Dunmurej Glenapp—• Remorse i, aged, 10.10 (L. Hagcrty) 1 3 F. C. Mills’s b g Wicklow ( Dugald— Kulnine mare', 0 yrs. 9.11 (H.-G. Coker i 2 6 J. H. Marshall’s br g Gleni.da, aged, 9.11 (A. McMuilan i 3 (Winner trained by P. T. Hogan.) Also ran 1 Palladio 11.2 (J. McChesney) and Lifebuoy 9.7 (G. Feildingl, bracketed, 5 Red. Tape 9.7, (T. O’Connor), 4 Cazna 9.7 (P. Wills', 7 Silver Pateh 9.7, (E. J. Ellis'. From a good start Cazna led over the water jump from Dumnure, Palladio and Lifebuoy. Red Tape stopped and interfered with Glenisla. All along the back and to the straight Dunmure and Cazna led alternately. At the stand double Dunmure

was leading Cazna, Palladio, Lifebuoy, Wicklow and Silver Patch. At the sod wall Palladio was almost on terms with Cazna. the pair following Dunraure, .while Lifebuoy nearly came to grief. The next fence was crossed safely, but Palladio fell at the sod wall. Cazna lost his rider at the water jump,, Dunmure, Wicklow, Lifebuoy, Glenisla and Silver Patch racing in order. Wicklow closed on the leader under sufferance to the straight. In the race on the flat Dunnuire held on and won by four lengths from Wicklow, with Glenisla a dozen lengths off third, followed by Lifebuoy and Silver Patch. Time, omin 53secs. SOLDIER MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP of £275. Second horse to receive £4O and third £25 from the stake. One mile. 3G. A. Kain's b g Twinkle (Varco — Ninon), 4 yrs, 7.8, carried 7.10, (C. Emerson) 1 I—J.1 —J. F. Murphy’s ch g Almoner (Boniform —Cossack) 5 yrs, 9.0 (W. Robinson ) 2 4 Price Bros.’ b g Tin Soldier, aged, 8.9 (W. Anderton) 3

Also ran —2 Marianne 7.8 (R. McLellan), 5 Blue Admiral 7.0, carried 7.2 (T. Metcalfe) .

Marianne got slightly the best of a fair starr from Almoner, but the latter dropped to the rear and Blue Admiral went out to make the running with Marianne. Passing the four furlong post the leaders were four lengths clear of Twinkle and Tin Soldier in company, then came Almoner. At the far turn Almoner began to move up from the rear and Twinkle joined the leaders. Twinkle and Tin Soldier at once became prominent in the straight, with Almoner making his run on the outside. In a good finish Twinkle lasted long enough to win by a length form Almoner, with Tin Soldier a similar distance away third, Marianne fourth. Time, liuin 44 3-ssecs. COUNTY HANDICAP (hack conditions) of £l4O. Second horse to receive £2O and think £lO from the stake. Open to homes trained in the counties of Southland, Lake. Wallace, (Tutha, Vincent. Tuapeka and Maniototo two months prior to date of meeting. Seven furlangs. 2 A. Chisholm’s hr m Hineamaru (Pnsseidon Forfar GirL, 5 yrs, 8.7 (C. Emerson; 1 SG. S. Smith’s'Wild Night (Antagon-ist-Wind Whistle t 5 vrs, 7.13 (E. .1, McKay! 3- -W. Stone's b f Mantua. 3 yrs, S.B (G. Young) 3 ( Winner trained by A. MceKnzie.)

Also ran- - I Marching Order 9.U (11. Youngi, o Post Haste 8.4, carried 8..11 (J. Rowlands i, 4 Goodstart 8.0, carried 8.7 1 1.1. McChesney), 12 Flag Dieutenam 7.8 (A, S, Killst, 10 Breton 7.8, all. olbs (I Raskn 7 Canto 7.7. carried 7.8 (A. K. Kills), 0 Tinton 7.7 (T. Metcalfe), t) Red Kagle 7.7. carried 7.8 (W. Andcrton), 8 Wild Shot 7.7, carried 7.S (R. Mcl.cllan). After sonic delay at the post Hinearnaru was quickest to begin and was soon out in front from Mantua, Goodstart and Canin, while Post Hoste and Red Kagle were handy. The field closed up racing to the home bend, bur Hineamaru was always well clear. In the straight Hiueamaru ran home an easy winner by over two lengths, Wild Night heating Mantua by a neck for second place, then came Marching Order. Canio and Goodstart. Time, Imin -Usees. DASH TROT HANDICAP of £145. Second horse ro receive £2O and third £lO from the stake. One mile and a-quar-ter. 1— -J. Duffy’s h!k m Wild Queen (Wildwood ilunr.— Regina Belle, 5 yrs, Osecs, (K. C. Reid i 1 2 Witt. Muir sen.’s ch m Hecidale (Sir Hector—Corriedale i, agedr 6 secs, (R. Langford.' ~ 5 —W. Thomas’s W m Kentucky Wood. aged. I) secs (T. Tilsnnt 3 (Winner (rained by owner.) Also ran —10 Satin Boy scr., (G. S. Smith), 8 Country Queen Isec. (.1. Welsh', 4 Dragoon osecs (A. McLcllani. H MeConnrhie 3sees (S. Muin, 9 Kppie Adair 6secs (J. Wallis'. 12 Polygon Ssecs (A. Bainii, o Moor Chimes Ssecs (A. Gerrardi, 6 .May Tracey Ssecs (W. Jones', 14 Enoch Arden Ssecs (J. McCorkindale 1 , 7 Bell Wallace Ssecs ( W. Christiet. 13 Harold Yet Ssecs W. H. Muir.)

Harold Ypr refused to strike a pair. Bell Wallace mow'd out well and held a commanding lead at the stand from Wild Queen and Hectdale. At the back Wild Queen took command and was not afterwards troubled, winning: by fifteen lengths from Hectdale, who was three lengths in front of Kentucky Wood, then came Bell Wallace, May Tracey and Country Queen. Time?; 3min 6-ecs; 3min Osers; 3min 10 l-ssec.«. FAREWELL HANDICAP of £175. Second horse £3O anti third £ls from the stake. One mile. 5—W. Muirhead's blk p Awahou (Mahaki—To Haul, aged, 7.S (A. E. Ellisi 1 L T. Dcegan's b g Kilkee (Kilbroney— Lurcher), aged, S.ll, slb pen. (W. Robinson' 2 4 —J. E. Rogers's ch g Red Admiral, 7.9 (W. Andertom 3 (Winner trained by G. McLean. I Also ran~2 Linden 5.3 I.A. 11, Wilson), 3 Hineatnaru 7.0 (C. Emerson i, 0 Linton 7,0 IT. Metcalfe'. Kilkee moved away well from a fair start hut Hineamaru was with him at the six furlong post. Before the five furlong peg was reached, however, Kilkee had dropped to the rear and Hineamaru, Linden and Awahou carried on the running. Approaching the first turn Kilkee and Red Admiral moved up to within striking distance of the pacemakers. Awahou turned into the straight almost on terms with Hineamaru, while Red Admiral and Kilkee were gaining fast. Hineamaru was the first to retire beaten, but Awahou battled on desperately and just lasted long enough to beat Kilkee by a long neck, with Red Admiral a length and a half away third, then canto Hineamaru and Linden. Time, Imin 44 1-5 secs. NOTES ON THE RACING. When the returns for the Wiaton Jockey Club's fixture are available it will probably be found that a reeord profit has been made with the result that, there will be a hip increase in stakes again next season. The executive have a number of building improvements in contemplation, but a permit cannot he obtained in the meantime to enable the erections to be proceeded with and officials, pressmen and jockeys will have to he content with the present restricted quarters set apart for them. The Awarua Handicap was to a great extent spoiled from a racing point of view by a somewhat straggling start. A number of the jockeys appeared to be in doubt as to whether the signal to leave the mark had been extended or not, with the result, that several horses got away badly. The lad on Sartolite ap[>earod to have doubts about the matter, but very quickly made up his mind to go on and the Sarto gelding soon recovered some lost ground. Sunlit's horseman, however, was tinder no wrong impression and got his mount away to the front without delay. To the initiated the race almost appeared a? a good thing for the Maudeville mare under the , circumstances, but she failed to hold her initial advantage and both Sartolite and Marching Order headed her before the judge’s box was passed by. It transpired afterwards that her saddle slipped back early in the contest, hence Sunlit’s tiny jockey did well to get third place at the finish. Sartolite put up a good performance to win after his rider had been in two minds at the start —whether to go on or pull back. Marching Order did not get a dear run at the home turn, otherwise he might have won, with his most dangerous rivals galloping under unexpected conditions. One of the sufferers of indecision, Killory, ran up behind the leaders at the finish despite being a long way in the rear at the end of the first furlong. Kokowai was galloping fast when she reached fourth berth at the winning post. Sartolite, who is prepared at Riverton by J. Thistleton, has frequently been in the money of late for an official of the Winton J.C., Mr D. Galder,, of Oreti Plains, an enthusiastic follower of flat racing and the fight harness sport. Marching Order, a good looking son of Soldier’s Chorus, must

be classed as one of the most unhJcky useful horses bred and owned in Southland for a long time past, as he has filled minor places on many occasions with seldom a victory to the credit of the treasurer of the W.J.C., Mr F. Moore.

When Cross Battery landed the Orel! Trot Handicap after a very fine race with Hcetdale and Seaward Spot, she had several things in her favour. In the first place she was steered in a very capable manner by that experienced reinsman A. Pringle, and again she was turned out in qxcellent shape by VV. Christie, of Gore, one of the most persevering light harness mentors of Southlam!—a man with a notable record of success extending over many years and generally achieved with only one horse in training at a time. Seaward Spot paced a good race and has evidently • improved since she came under the care of E. ,J. Dwyer, who has the even S.R.C. tracks to step his pupils out on. Hectdale travelled very nicely to sulky and it looks as if he is going to do as well in, harness as quite a number of his relatives have done under saddle. Several of the starters did not act up to anything like their best form, but signs were not wanting to point to the belief that they will presently do better after a more extended course of preparation. The Stewards’ Purse Handicap was one of the most even wagering races ever seen on the course, all six competitors being supported for fair amounts. Barley R®;s had the almost undivided confidence of Otago visitors, and went out heading tho quotation list, but he was slow to move at the start and the effort to got into tlie fighting line took all the steam out of him before the final tussle came. Satisfaction ran a better race than on the opening day, but Kilkee outstayed her at the finish and hurried home a. clever winner. The Kilbroncy gelding was easily the best conditioned horse in the rice and looked cleaned up and fit to run for a kingdom. Oriicrdown could not repeat her first day’s form, having evidently shot her holt in the meantime. Rokehiine battled into third place, but it was evident that she is not yet at her best, although her arrival may not be long delayed. She probably cost her connections a pretty penny at Winton., but there is always another and brighter day with the parties behind the daughter‘of Rokeby, whose descendants arc sometimes great gallopers, hut not every day racehorse. A great deal of interest went out of the Steeplechase Handicap with the falling of gallant old Palladio, and thenceforth Dunmure had it. on his own, although ho chanced one fence badly during the final stage of the race. Wicklow, a very fine jumper, hunted Dunmure home vigorously, but llagcrty kept the chestnut up to his work, and thus a double fell to the lot of Mr T. Kott, a sportsman who enjoys a jumping race with the next man, but whose luck on the racecourse has not been of (ho best for some years until lately. Dunmure is developing useful form and may win a good race when the regular cross-country' season comes round. Cazna was going well when he blundered at one of the water jumps and lost his pilot. The sou of Stronghold may yet prove a good winner for Thistleton's stable, as he h;ts some idea of the big fence game. Lifebuoy anil Silver Patch got round safely, but neither horse is keyed up for action yet. Red Tape, as on the previous day, acted ns if he requires experience in company and systematic schooling, although there is no doubt that he can jump single-handed.

The greatly-fancied Almoner .appeared to be unlucky in the Soldiers' Memorial Handicap. He met with disappointment, in unintentional blocking by Tin Soldier, when he commenced his run into the straight, and thus he did not get a chance to do his utmost in pursuit of Twinkle. The Bonifonu gelding made a brilliant effort, but Emerson rode for his life anti landed Twinkle a winner all out by a bare length. It was a fine race to watch, with Tin Soldier also in the picture, although it. must have proved unpalatable to Almoner’s lengthy following. If run again the race would surely go to the favourite of yesterday. However, Mr G. A. Kain has chanced his fortune on many courses this season with the Australian-bred gelding and it is with pleasure that many onlookers saw Twinkle catch the judge's eye.

I Once Hineamaru got away fairly well in the County Handicap the race was practically over, as she was never afterwards headed. She was stopping to some extent at the finish, but. there was little chance of her being beaten on the day and under favourable handicap conditions in a field of hacks. Wild Night came from a very long way back to run into second berth and it is to he remarked that G. S. Smith has worked a vast improvement in the Antagonist gelding of late. The Winton Stakes winner, Mantua, ran a good race and was only beaten by a narrow margin for second money. ( With a capable lightweight, in the saddle, I Wild Queen never left the issue of the Dash Trot in doubt. The daughter of Wildwood Juur. and that brilliant performer Regina Belle came home by herself on the rails, without once skipping or making any attempt at erratic behaviou similar to that witnessed i n the first day of the meeting. As breeder and owner of the winner, Mr J. Duffy was a pleased man, as he a Do possesses a half sister to the black marc, the novice daugater of Copa de Oro having yet in make her dtbu* in public. There wc» a good rime for second money, but Hecttlale did the trick by outstaying Kentucky Wood, who carried the veteran horseman T. Til-on. W hen the closing event of the fixture. Farewell Handicap, tame up for decision there was prompt am! frequent wagering, wth the result that 1 He machine showed 7153 chances when the intake windows slammed dawn, with nobody in s’ight claiming to have :>ecii shut out. Kilkee was a great public fancy and he would probably have won but foi another competitor fretting in hit way at the top of the srraght. There was a "•u-ing finish and the an.nert Awahou just lopped off the public fancy, the latter having slightly over a length the best of Red Admiral for second place. Kilkee finished full of running, but .Awahou was vigorously guided by A. K. Ellis and just managed to get home. The vie doty of the veteran galloper and juniper was popular, despite the fact that he returned, a double-figure price, as G. Mclaran’s stable does not win .mt of 'urn. Mr Muirhoad must have found Awahou a san.ev iiat expensive horse ami thu- a win to !he son of Mahaki w.c iong overdue-. It was pleasing to sec Re i Admiral occupying a foremast place, as ii.r is a useful galloper wi'tn in racing shvpn, and his {. rm was good enough to justify the belief that his recent severe attack of strangles is not going to impair his vigour. Hineamaru carried substantial support and ran in front until the distance was reached, when -she retired beaten. She is evidently short of work, but there is no doubt she is decidedly usefid when thoroughly seasoned. She behaved well at the barrier in her second attempt of the afternoon, but it was tempting, trouble to some extent to try her out twice in one clay. It is understood that the stable did not let Awahou go to the post unsupported. FORBURY PARK NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the spring meeting to be held on December 2 and 4: — FIRST DAY.-THURSDAY. FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (harness), IJOsovs. 14m—Stone Ginger, Waratah, Dillonora, Dclville Wood, GracieD., Queen Wilkes, Billy Moor, Miss Carbine, Arizona, Bonette, Lady Esma, Winowao, Dolly Havelock, Ambassador, Tipperary', Succory, llruraa, W.D., Bay Boy, Handsome Patch, Lady WicklLffe, Princess Peter, Bachelor, Lauricr, Waiatapu, Maungatua, Ngapuna, Wallace Maid, Paddy Douglas, The Squire, Ravensboy, Kentucky Moor, Harmony, Waldra, Flowerbed, Ardwood, Half Moon, Marvin Chief, Susie Robbins, Wallace Dillon, Waihemo. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness), ISOjovs, 14m —Clifton Chimes, Thea, May Tracey, Calmness, Moneymusk, Cammie, Cock Robin, Polka, Tobermory, Ben Chau,

Seaward Spot, Norma Dillon, Avenue, Miss O’Neill, Mountain Wood,' Grand Denver, Acacia, Johnny Cake, General George, Prestissimo, Greystonc, Peter Beck, Gold Chimes, Princess Bell, Ben Mac. SPRING HANDICAP (saddle) ISOsovs, 2rn—Stone Ginger, Dillonora, Nightborn, Kola Bell, Jessie McKinney, Admiral Derby, Sunlight, Lady Esr-ia, Master Robbins, Roi Alto, Dunvegan, Winowao, Dolly Havelock, Ambassador, W.D., Alpha Wilkes, Ngapuna, Swiftest, Kentucky Moor, Micky IVlarr, Waldra, Flowerbed, Mon Cher, Peterson, Miss Malvern, Violino M. Wilkes, Marvin chief, Waihcmo.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (harness), GOOsovs, 2m —Whispering Willie, G. M. Dillon, Birdwood, Red Heather, Vilo, Royal Step, Emperor, Asturio, Emtlius, Albert Cling, Vice-Admiral, Legacy', Locanda Dillon, Shanghai, Jack Arrah, Capriccio, Sympathy.

CAVERSHAM HANDICAP (saddle) 175sovs. 1 Am—Littlefield, Thea, Van Director, The Sheik, Calmness, Anquilla, Cock Robin, Little Pointer, Tickletoe, Tobermory. Ben Ohau, Black Harold, Norma Dillon, Quickmatch, Mountain Wood, Grand Denver, Raymius, Erin’s Logan, Greystone, Royal Hope, Granny Franz, Johnny Cake, Gold Chimes.

DOMINION HANDICAP (harness) 250-sovs, 2m—Parkfield, Delvillc Wood, Rito, Nightborn, Mystic, Belmont Chimes, Paul Huon, Eflie Bingen. Merry Bingen, Maungaf.ua, Miss Patty, Solace, Peter Timmerman, Marania Girl. DASH HANDICAP (harness), 250sovs, lm sf—Blue Chimes, Silver Shoe, Marie Tempest, Biddy Tracey, Marvclie, Coldstream, Taraire, Tauhinu, Guardess, Quickmatch, Malice, Sir Henry’, Madelaine, Coil, I Royal Chance, Rewanui. I ST. HILDA HANDICAP (saddle) 200sovs I lm—Silver Shoe, Ilickorywood, Marie Tempest, Imperial Junior, Bacchus, Duke V hip-, Oxcnwood, Shanghai, Bell Fashion, Rewanui. SECOND DAY.- SATURDAY. SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP (saddle', I3osovs, lim—-Nicotine, Tewharo Child, Littlefield, Ribbon Maid, Clifton Chimes. Sir Douglas, Rothbell, Van Director, Miss Gold, Winker Dillon, Grey Russell, Black Harold, Child Heiress, Kayxnius, General George, Granny Franz. ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness), ISO sovsj 11—Intolerance, May Tracey, The Sheik, Calmness, Cammie, Polka, Tobermory, Ben Ohau, Seaward Spot, Young Nell. Quickmatch, Avenue, Grand Denver, Princess Pi ter, Acacia, Haymius, Hoch Aye, Johnny Cake, Frcetrade, Prestissimo, Greystone, Roval Hope, Gold Chimes, Princess Bell. SUBURBAN HANDICAP (saddle), 175 | sovs, lira —Waratah, Dillonora, Delvillc 1 Wood, Nightborn, Billy Moor, Kola Beil, I Jessie McKinney, Admiral Derby,, Miss Carbine, Dimlight, Anquilla, Arizona, Lady I Esina, Master Robbins, Roi Alto, Dunvegan, Ambassador, Ururua, W.D., Bay Boy, Handsome Jack, Kinbryan, Laurier, Waitapu. Alpha Wilkes, Ngapuna. Swiftest, Ravensboy, Kentucky Moor, Micky Marr, Flnwerbei'l, Mon Cher, Ardwood, Peterson, Miss Malvern, Violino M. Wilkes, Waihemo. FORURY C[lP HANDICAP (harness), GOOsovs, 2ni- -Whispering Willie, G. M. Dillon, Hirdwood, Rod Heather, Vilo, Royal Step, Emperor, Asturio, Emilios, Albert Cling, Vice-Admiral, Legacy, Locanda Dillon/jack Arrah, Captain Stanley, Capriccio, Sympathy.

TAINUI HANDICAP (saddle), 200sovs, 2m—lntolerance, Canadian Club, Blue Chime*, Cross Batten,-, Thixendale, The Rook, Tickletoe, Citadel, Black Harold, Hoch Aye, Koval Chance, War Scot.. VICTORIA HANDICAP (harness', 200 sovs, 2m— Parkfield, Whispering Willie, Rito, Mj'stic, Belmont Chimes, Paul Huon, Eflio Bingen,- Succory, Koraki, Merry Bingen. Maungatua, Miss Patty, Solace, Pieter Timmerman, M a ram a Girl.

EMPIRE HANDICAP (harness), 2o0?ovs, lm 51 —Blue Chimes, Silver Shoe, Marie Tempest, Biddy Tracey, Marvelle, Goldstream, Taraire, Tauhinu, Guardess, Quickmatch, Malice, Sir Henry, Madeline, Coil, Roval Chance, Rcwanui.

RECOVERY HANDICAP (saddle) 200 ffiv.-i. Im— Silver Shoe, Hickorywood, Birdwood, Marie Tempest, Imperial Junior, Bacchus, Duke Whips, Oxenwood, Shanghai, Bell Fashion, Rewanui. CANTERBURY RACING NEWS. AUTHOR DILLON AGAINST THE WORLD. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 18. Some time ago the famed Goldhurst training establishment was submitted to auction by Mr G. L. Stead, but it failed to reach the reserve. B. Jarden, of Author Dillon fame, has now purchased the property and will shortly make it his headquarters. The trainer of Author Dillon is out with a challenge to race any horse in the world for a stake of £IOOO a side over one or two miles. Kilrush is progressing satisfactorily from hia recent mishap, and is now being given walking exercise at Riccarton. It will be some time before he is ready to race again. LAWN TENNIS. VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. MELBOURNE, November IS. The tennis courts rapidly recovered after the recent rains, and the championship scries was commenced, but in the bulk of the contests strong players were drawn against weak players. A feature of yesterday’s play was the defeat of Dr Pockley by N. Strange 7 — 5 ; (i--4, B—G.8 —G. Rice and Ollivier meet Roberts and Milligan, the Adelaide pair, today.

« BOXING. A MATCH POSTPONED. (Per United Press Association.) WANGANUI, November IS. The authorities of the local Boxing Association, who had arranged for Gunn and Cann to fight for the bantam championship of New Zealand on November 24, have received word from Gunn that he cannot get down to S stone 61b on the date mentioned. The match has therefore been postponed till December. CRICKET. ENGLISHMEN AT SYDNEY. TEST MATCH ARRANGEMENTS. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, November IS. (Received November 18, 7.35 p.m.) The statement that if the test matches went into the fifth day play would be limited to between 11.30 and 1.30 has now been corrected. The arrangement is that the tests will be played out. , The Englishmen arrived to-day. After an ; enthusiastic welcome at the Town Hall they proceeded to practice. The rush for membership tickets for the Sydney matches is so groat that the Trust has already closed the lists. Following the easy defeat of the South Australians and Victorians, the gag has become current that Douglas, already having the Hobbs and the Fender, is sure to get the ashes. NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 18. At a meeting of the Management Commdtee of the New Zealand Cricket Council, Mr F. C. Raphael was re-appointed chairman. The Manawatu Association wrote stating that it had lodged a challenge for the Hawke Cup, now held by Poverty Bay. The secretary was instructed to write to the Taihapo Aasociation, which applied for affiliation, stating that the application would be favourably considered when particulars as to boundaries, etc., were forwarded. The Auckland Association wrote suggesting that a Samoan team should tour New Zealand during the present season. It was decided not to approve of the idea owing to the proposed visit of an Australian team, and also owing to the high cost of travelling. December 25, 27, and 28 were approved as the dates for the shield match between Auckland and Hawke’s Bay. It was reported that the Heathcotc Williams Shield match between Palmerston North High School and Napier High School would probably be commenced at Palmerston North on December 15. Challenges for the shield had also been received from the Christchurch and Waitaki Boys’ High Schools. Consideration of the date for the prooo-sed North v. South Island match was deferred until some finality was reached concerning the proposed (our of an Australian team. Various associations wrote approving of the proposal for an Australian team to tour the dominion this season, concerning which tour it was decided to make further inquiries. Messrs W. H. Winsor. J. F. Peak, and F. C. Raphael were appointed a committee to consider the boundaries of the affiliated associations.