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Southland Times, Issue 20010, 26 October 1926, Page 3

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GORE RACING CLUB. ANNUAL SPRING MEETING OPENS. RAVENNA WINS GORE CUP. DECREASED FINANCIAL RETURNS. Following on heavy rain overnight beautiful weather was experienced for the opening day of the Gore Racing Clubs Spring meeting, the only drawback being a fairly strong breeze which held almost throughout the proceedings. There was a large attendance, including many visitors from the Invercargill and Western Districts, while a large number journeyed from Dunedin and wayside stations to be present. The Gov-ernor-General and suite arrived on the course early in the afternoon from the Lakes District and were welcomed by the officials of the club and the member for the district, the Hon. G. J. Anderson (Minister of Labour, Mines and Marine. I The enclosures and lawns were in splendid order and the racing track provided a fast gal loping surface, although it has been keener on some past occasions when rain had not fallen for some time previously. The gate receipts amounted to £786 3/-, as compared with £929 on the corresponding day of last season, a decrease of £143 17/-. The meeting was very capably conducted and the president (Mr A. T. Pettigrew! and his alert and hard-working band of honor ary officials to be congratulated on the completeness of their arrangements and the punctuality with which the programme was carried out. The South Island stipendiary steward (Mr G. E. Curry! was present and conducted several inquiries, While he did not fail to exercise official control where turf professional people were concerned. The starting of Mr. A. D. Mclvor was of a high standard of excellence and he sent his fields away promptly and on even terms. The racing was very interesting, despite the restricted number of starters in two events, and a spirited contest in the final race sent patrons of the Eastern District club away in a pleasant framt? of mind. The only discordant note in connection with the racing was the indifferent running of Coastguard in the Eastern High-weight Handi cap, and it has to be remarked that his jockey did not appear to handle him to the best advantage. The Judicial Committee promptly inquired into the running of the Dunedin-owned hurdler and ultimately decided to accept the explanation tendered by the jockey, owner, and trainer concerned. The totalisator investments amounted to £19,515 10s, as compared with £23,054 10s on the corresponding .day of last season, a decrease of £3,539. The small fields forward in two races, and the substantial prices returned in several instances no doubt accounted for a fairly large proportion of the decreased wagering total. The following are the results:— PUKERAU HACK HANDICAP, £l2O, second £2O, third £lO. Six furlongs. 3 W. Baird’s br m Good as Gold, by Paper Money—Kilalla, 3vrs. 8.1 (L. J. Ellis) 1 9 J. O. Hymer’s br g Soldier’s Hope, by Soldier’s Chorus—Chrysalis, 6 yrs, 8.2 (J. Wilkins) 2 6 W. D. McLeod’s b m Mudlark, by Gay Lad—Dabchick, 6yrs, car. 7.13 (J. Andrews) 3 (Winner trained by F. W. Ellis, Invercargill.) Also started: 2 Arrowmir 9.0 (B. Brodie), 1 Sweet Melody 8.10 (F. Voight), 11 Obligio car. 8.5 (N. E. Dwyer), 5 Solzia 8.4 (A. S. Ellis), 7 Real Glad, car. 8.54 (A. Ruthven), 8 King Cup 8.4 (T. Metcalf), 10 Olympia 8.0 (R. H. Burns), 6 Royal Kilt 7.12 (P. Powell) coupled with Mudlark, 4 Credit 7.12 (W. Cooper) In the early wagering Good As Gold led Sweet Melody then Arrowmir came into the market. Finally Sweet Melody elected first selection, carrying ninety chances more than Arrowmir with Good As Gold about one hundred supporters off third fancy. Then Credit, Solzia, and the coupled Royal Kilt and Mudlark all well backed. It was a fine pool in the machine with £2,250 showing. From a good start Credit began fast from Soldier’s Hope, then Good As Gold joined the leader. Royal Kilt and Olympia were last to leave the barrier. After racing round the far turn Good As Gold just led Credit, then came Soldier’s Hope and Olympia, followed by Sweet Melody and a bunch. Leading into the straight Good as Gold drew out to win by three lengths from Soldier’s Pride, who was a* length ahead of Mudlark, who came fast to defeat Arrowmir by a head for third place, Sweet Melody was fifth, followed by Olympia and Real Glad. Below the distance Credit faded out rapidly. Time, Imin 15secs. MATAURA TROT HANDICAP (harness), £l4O, second £3O, third £l5. Class 4.54. Two miles. 1 S. Hawthorne’s b g Wood Pointer, by Logan Pointer—Sashwood, 4yrs, limit (W. Jones) 1 5 R. Jones’ ch g Nihilist Junr. by Four Chimes—Woodroof, aged, * limit (P. Gallagher) 2 2 H. Booth’s ch m Lingfield, by Author Dillon—Gianella, 4yrs, 24 yds bhd. (H. Booth) 3 (Winner trained by owner, South Canterbury.) Also started:—B Cardinal and Blue, 12 yds bhd. (S. Todd), 6 Quickmatch, 24 yds bhd. (A. McLellan), 9 Roving Don, 36 yds bhd. (J. Dynes), 3 Mate o’ Mine, 48 yds bhd. (T. Pollock), 10 Lucky Prince, 48 yds bhd. (W. Burrows), 4 Rollicking Bells, 60 yds bhd. (F. J. Perriam), 11 Lucky Dillon, 72yds. bhd. (J. R. McMurray), 7 Ding Dong Bell, 84 yds. bhd. (J. Walsh). Wood Pointer was always first selection and finally carried about three hundred chances more than Lingfield, with Mate o’ Mine about two hundred supporters off in third place, while Rollicking Bells and Nihilist Junr. also attracted strong support. At the start Roving Don and Quickmatch lost a great deal of ground while Cardinal and Blue began slowly. Wood Pointer and Nihilist Junr. began well and were soon well clear from Lingfield and Cardinal and Blue. At the end of a mile Wood Pointer still led Nihilist Junr. past the stand, then came Cardinal and Blue and Lingfield. Going into the back stretch Rollicking Bells drew out from the bunch and went up to Lingfield, while Cardinal and Blue was beaten. The two leaders entered the home straight almost on terms, but Wood Pointer easily held his own in the race to the judge to win easily by a bare length from Nihilist Junr., while Lingfield was nearly one hundred yards away third, closely attended by Rollicking Bflls, then came Ding Dong Bell, Roving Don, and Lucky Dillon. Times: 4min 51 4-ssecs; 4min 52 l-ssecs; 4min 58 4-ssecs. GORE CUP, £275, second £5O, third £25. One mile and a-quarter. 1 L. C. Hazlett’s ch m Ravenna, by Solferino—Droski, aged, 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2 G. A. Kain’s br m Full Swing, by Nassau—Marsa, 6yrs, 8.5 (F. Voight) 2 3 H. Mason’s b g Kilfane, by Sunny Lake—Killena, aged, car. 7.2 (N. C. Dwyer) 3 (Winner trained by E. J. Ellis, Wingatui.) Only starters. Ravenna always favourite finally carried over three hundred and sixty chances more than Full Swing while Kilfane only about two hundred and seventy supporters fourth off his position on the list causing some surprise. From a good start Kilfane made the running from Full Swung while Ravenna was always handy. Going to the back Full Swing ran to the front and Ravenna took second place. After passing the far turn Kilfane drifted back. Full Swing*just led into the straight, but Ravenna at once moved out and in the run home beat the second selection easily by a bare length, while Kilfane was about ninety yards off IhzuL Time. Jmin 7 2-osecs.

WAIMEA HACK HANDICAP, £125, second £25, thifd £lO. Seven furlongs. 3 J. A. Neilson’s b m Sweet Melody, by King Mark—Chantress, aged, 8.8 (F. Voight) 1 6 J. A. White’s ch g Jolly Glad, by Gay Lad—St Helen, syrs, 8.9 (A. Ruthven) .. 2 1 A. B. Moffett’s b g Equerry, by Clarenceux—Lady Reina, 4yrs, 8.4 (T. Metcalf) 3 (Winner trained by C. Giesler, Winga-

Also started.—4 Bilbo 9.0 (A. E. Ellis), 5 Jack o’ Lantern 8.13 (A. S. Ellis), 6 Strathnaver 7.9 (W. Anderton), 8 Hungry Hill 7.9 (P. Powell), 2 French Belle 7.9 (L. J. Ellis)* Equerry was always at the head of the wagering eventually carrying two hundred and twenty chances more than French Belle who was second in demand from the outset. Quite a number of others were strongly supported including Sweet Melody, Bilbo, Jack o’ Lantern and Jolly Glad. Strathnaver and Jolly Glad gave trouble then Jack o’ Lantern caused slight bother. From a good start Bilbo and Equerry were first to break the line, but Sweet Melody soon took up the running. At the far turn Sweet Melody was attended by Jack o’ Lantern and Jolly Glad, with Equerry at the head df the others. At the last turn Jolly Glad went after Sweet Melody. Sweet Melody appeared to hold her own with ease to win by two lengths from Jolly Glad, with Equerry three lengths away third, a head in front of Jack o’ Lantern, who was followed by Bilbo and Strathnaver. There was no sign of French Belle on the journey and she may have got into trouble in a scramble over the first furlong. Time, Imin 29 l-ssecs.

An inquiry was held into the cause of alleged interference with French Belle, but it was decided that there was not sufficient evidence to justify action being taken. LABOUR DAY TROT HANDICAP (harness) £l3O, second £25, third £l5. Class 4.3 L One mile and five furlongs. 7 Mrs. M. Hall’s b g Sandown, by Logan Pointer—Victoria, 4yrs., limit (S. Todd) 1 15 J. McNamara’s If g Jock's Pal, by Betel Nut—King Harold mare, aged, limit, (J. McNamara) .... 2 13 J. Dynes’ ch m Golden Dawn, by Roving Don—Dragoon mare, 4yrs, 72yds. bhd. (J. Dynes) 3 (Winner trainer by S. Todd, Invercargill) Also started.—B Carillon, limit (H. Peart), 3 Mac’s Lady, limit (M. Lawless) ; 4 Needles, limit* (E. Todd) ; 10 Chiming King, limit, (T. Pollock) ; 12 Dawson Bingen, limit (P. Gallagher) ; 1 El Caron, limit (W. Jones) ; 14 Haere-Ra, limit (J. McCubbin) ; 2 Nelson McElwyn, limit (J. Walsh) ; 6 Queen Betty, limit (A. Rattray) ; 16 Rosaleen, limit (W. Burrows) ; 20 Sunshower, limit (J. Cruickshank) ; 18 Vasiliki, limit (H. Eady) ; 17 Young Bingen, limit (J. R. Waite) ; 11 Aard, 12yds. bhd (I. Grant) ; 9 First Water, 24yds bhd. (D. Kerr) ; 19 •Quo Vadis, 24yds bhd. (J. Dermody) ; 5 Day Pointer, 36yds bhd. (A. McLellan). In full field for Labour Day Trot El Caron carried about four hundred chances more than second selection Nelson McElwyn with Mac’s Lady about five hundred supporters off in third berth, while Needles, Day Pointer, Queen Betty, and Sandown fairly well followed. From a good start Dawson Bingen led Vasiliki and El Caron past the stand. The field closed up in the back stretch and Nelson McElwyn just led a big bunch round the far turn. Racing to the straight Sandown was moving up and getting a good run on the inside he drew out to win by three lengths from Jock’s Pal, with Golden Dawn five lengths off third just in front of Nelson McElwyn, then came Chiming King and Rosaleen. Times: 3min 58secs; 3min 59secs; 3min 54secs.

FLYING HANDICAP, £145, second £3O, third £l5. Six furlongs. 2 W. Gardiner’s br g Corn Money, by Paper Money—Mezzo, 4yrs, 8.2 (F. Voight) 1 1 A. H. Fisher’s b g Comic Song, by Winkie—Scotch Melody, syrs, 8.8 (P. Powell) 2 5 A. Chisholm’s b g Master Sandstone, by Solferino—Charybdis, aged, car. 7.9 (N. C. Dwyer) 3 (Winner trained by C. Gieseler, Wingatui.) Also started.—4 Ecuador 8.7 (F. J. McKay) ; 6 Valdamo, 7.5 (L. J. Ellis) ; 3 All Style, car. 7.34 (T. Metcalf). Wagering affnost confined to Comic Song and Corn Money, the former leading by over three hundred and fifty chances, while All Style over eight hundred and seventy supporters off. * The field moved in to a very fair start, Corn Money appearing to take the tapes and lead from Master Sandstone with All Style and Comic Song together. There was little change racing to the home turn except that Comic Song, who was under pressure, was moving up. Leading into the straight Corn Money ran on, but had to be stirred up to win from Comic Song by two lengths, with Master Sandstone three lengths off third, then came All Style and Ecuador, with Valdamo some distance awav. Time, Imin 13 3-ssecs. EASTERN HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, £l4O, second £25, third £l5. One mile and a-quarter. 2 R. Me Nay’s ch g Soldier’s Pride, by Soldier’s Chorus—Canrobert mare, aged, 9.12 (A. S. Ellis) 1 1 J. Turnbull’s b g Coastguard, by Soldier’s Chorus—Seek-a-Shore, aged 10.12 (C. Dawson) 2 3 W. J. Kelly’s b g Maungamoe, by Balboa—Gienapp mare, aged, 9.0 (G. Heads.) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Riverton.) Only starters. In the Eastern Highweight Handicap Coastguard was about one hundred chances better supported than Soldier’s Pride, with Maungamoe neglected. In the early stages of the race there was no pace on, then Soldier’s Pride ran to the front from Maungamoe and Coastguard. Going into the back stretch Coastguard ran into second place. At the far turn Maungamoe raced up again and headed Coastguard approaching the home bend. Soldier’s Pride led into the straight and won comfortably by two lengths, with Coastguard getting up in the last few strides to beat Maungamoe by a short head for second place. Time, 2min 15secs. An inquiry was held into the running of Coastguard and it was decided to accept the explanation of the jockey, owner and trainer. t MURIHIKU HANDICAP, £l5O, second £3O, third £l5. Seven furlongs. 1 L. C. Hazlett’s b g Overdrawn, by Paper Money—Droski,./4yrs, 8.13 (A. E. Ellis) 1 6 D. Kilkelly’s b g Warhaven, by Kilbroney—Rosy th, aged, car. 8.10 (N. C. Dwyer.) 2 4 W. Gardiner’s b g Corn Rigs, by by Markhope—Helianthes, aged, B*3 (F. Voight) 3 (Winner trained by E. J. Ellis, Wingatui.) Also started.—s Bugle Note 8.5 (A. E. Ellis), 7 The Cheat 8.3 (W. Cooper), 3 Miss Winkie 7.13 (J. Andrews), 2 Receipt 7.13 (R. H. Burns), 9 Doleful Ditty, car. 7.2 (J. Pope), 8 Soltoe, 7.7 (T. Metcalf). For the Munhiku Handicap Overdrawn was a pronounced first selection, carrying over five hundred chances more than Receipt with Miss Winkie seventy odd supporters off third fancy, just heading Com Rigs. Corn Rigs first showed out-from Warhaven and Bugle Note, while Soltoe was last to move. Corn Rigs led Warhaven round the far turn and was still showing the way at the home turn, with Overdrawn moving up into third place. Before the distance was reached Corn Rigs was headed by Warhaven and Overdrawn and the pair ran clear to provide an exciting finish. With both jockey’s busy and Warhaven coming with a nice final effort, the pair reached the judge almost in line, Overdrawn winning by a.

short head, while Corn Rigs was a length and a half away third, a head in front of Receipt and Bugle Note, while Soltoe was finishing on strongly. Time, Imin 27 3-5 secs. HANDICAPS FOR WEDNESDAY. Gore, October 25. The following are the handicaps for the second day of the Gore R.C. Spring meeting on Wednesday :

WAVERLEY RACING CLUB. NOVAR WINS CUP. DECREASE IN TOTALISATOR FIGURES. (Per United Press Association.) Wanganui, October 25. The Waverley races were concluded irl showery weather before a large attendance. The going was good. The totalisator handled £20,316 against £26,092. The results were:— TRIAL STAKES, £l*ss (6f)—l Raukura 7.12 (S. Potter), 1; 4 Rising Star 8.0, 2; 11 Musket Vein 7.0, 3. Ako started—3 Airtight 8.6, 5 Bloey 7.0, 13 Gold Jinks 7.0, 7 Manaiy 7.0, 2 Takini 7.0, 12 Whakapai 7.0, 9 Lady Acre 7.0, 6 Rillett 7.0, 8 Advance Camp 7.0. Won by a length and a half, third same distance away. Time, Imin 16 4-ssecs. BREWER HANDICAP, £215 (6f.) 3 Bonogne 7.5 (P. D. Adlam),, 1; 5 Lady Bentinck 7.8, 2; 2 Kiosk 9.1, 3. Also started —1 Pouma 8.5, 4 Shuteye 7.0. Won by half a length, third two and a half lengths away. Time, Imin 16secs. HACK HURDLES, £l7O (Um.)—3 Tawehi 10.3 (R. D. Morris), 1; 6 Ratapiko 9.2, 2; 2 Kareao 10.7, 3. Also started—4 Gcid Peak 9.9, 7 Taitaiata 9.9, 1 Halgina 9.8, 5 Roman 9.2, 9 Pikimai 9.0, 10 Sea View 9.0, 8 Gilgai 9.0. Won by a head, third a neck away. Time, 2min 51 3-ssecs. WILSON STAKES, £125 (7f.)—2 Lady Anstruther 8.12 (A. Cormack), 1; 4 Blue Peter 8.6, 2; 5 Anola 8.0, 3. Also started—--1 No Response 8.13, 3 Gold Collector 8.0. Won by a length, third three lengths away. Time, Imin 31 3-ssecs. WAVERLEY CUP, £375 (Um.)—s Novar 7.10 (N. F. Johnston), 1; 2 Euphonium 9.0, 2; 9 Alaric 7.8, 3. Also started—--1 Yana 8.10, 6 Shining Armour 8.1, 4 Glengariff 8.0, 3 Star Area 7.11, 8 Sunshot 7.9, 11 Kilia 7.4, 10 Captain Gazeley 7.3, 7 Crossfire 7.3. Won by a neck, third a length away. . Time, 2min 13 l-ssecs. FLYING HACK HANDICAP, £145 (6f.) 2 Pop Off 8.12 (F. L. Butterworth), 1; 3 Tip Tree 7.12, 2; 5 Royal Elm 8.5, 3. Also started—l Bank Note 9.0, 5 Flying Shot 7.12, 6 Bent 7.6, 7 Grand Lupin 7.0, 8‘ Lucernal 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 17secs. MOUMAHAKI STAKES, £l7O (Im.)—l Monoghan 8.11 (C. France), 1; 2 Bisox 8.6, 2; 5 Closefire 7.10, 3. Also started—--3 Subjection 9.0, 4 Empire Camp 7.4, 6 Take Take 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 45secs. JACKSON STAKES, £135 (sf.)—Quillfire 9.3 (H. E. Ryder) and 2 Argue 9.0 (M. Gray) deadheat, 1; 9 Sky Point 8.3, 3. Also started —5 Royal Land 8.6, 6 Grand Lupin 8.5, 3 Orcades 8.4, 1 Erin Go Bragh 82, 4 White Ringlet 8.0, 8 Molto 8.0, 10 Fort Alice 8.0, 12 Craigue 8.0, 11 Eka 8.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 4 l-ssecs. P. Adalam, rider of Bonogne, was suspended for the rest of the day for careless riding. COMMENT ON THE RACING. (Special to the Times.) Wanganui, October 25. Raukura, the warm favourite for the Trial Handicap, duly won but he was hard pressed for a time by Rising Star. Airtight, the second favourite, was first away,

soon to be displaced by Raukura. The order into the straight was Raukura, Bloey, Acre and Airtight and in the run home Raukura won by a length from Rising Star with a rank outsider in Lithall a similar distance away third. Then came Manly, Takini, Airtight and Rillet in a line. There were only five runners in the Brewer Handicap and Pouma was a good favourite, £277 more being invested on her than on Kiosk. The favourite, Kiosk, Lady Bentinck and Shut Eye was the order along the back and at the half-mile Kiosk had his neck in front of Pouma. The latter led into the straight from Kiosk, Lady Bentinck and Bonogne and in the run home, Bonogne did best, beating Lady Bentinck by half a length with Kiosk two and a-half lengths away third. Pouma who was next was badly interfered with at the half distance by Bonogne, although she was already beaten. The winner ran a bad last the first day. Bonogne’s rider, P. Adlam, was suspended for the remainder of the day.

Halgina, making his first appearance over the sticks, was favourite in the Hack Hurdles but the betting took a wide range, both Kareao and Tawehi being at good prices. Gold Peak made nearly all the running but as they came t to the straight the second time Kareao and Halgina were together followed by Sea View, Ratapeko and Tawehi. The favourite stopped quickly from the last hurdle and Ratapeko and then Tawehi joined issue* with Kareao. In a slashing finish Tawehi won by a head from Ratapiko with Kareao a neck away. Sea View was fourth and Halgina and Gold Peak next.

Another five horse field contested the Wilson Hack High Weight Handicap, No Response and Lady Anstruther carrying the bulk of the investment. Anolo, Blue* Peter and Lady Anstruther were prominent at the start with Blue Peter taking up the running at the five furlongs. The order into the straight was Blue Peter, Lady Anstruther, No Response and Gold Collector and in the run to the judge, Lady Anstruther won from Blue Peter by a length with Anola three lengths away and No Response fourth.

Of the eleven runners in the Waverley Cup, backers showed a preference for Yoma over Euphonium and £lOl separated them. Glengariff was< the early leader from Yoma, Star Area, Novar, Kilia, Alaric and Shining Armour but at the half-mile Alaric was making play from Shining Armour, Sunshort, Yoma and Captain Gazeley. Into the straight the order was Alaric, Sunshot, Crossfire, Shining Armour, Yoma, Novar and Euphonium, Star Area last. At the distance Alaric was in charge when Euphonium and Novar appeared on the scene, the latter getting up in the last few strides to win from Euphonium by a neck with Alaric a length away third. Glengariff was fourth and Shining Armour, Kilia, Sunshot, Crossfire and Yoma next to finish.

Bank Note was again entrusted with big money in the Flying Hack Handicap, but again he let his supporters down. Royal Elm, Bank Note, Grand Lupin, Pop Off, Tip Tree and Lucernal was the order from the barrier and at the half-mile Grand Lupin was in charge, leading to the straight from Flying Shot, Bank Note, Tip Tree, Bent Royal Elm and Pop Off. Over the final bit Pop Off did best, beating Tip Tree by half a length with Royal Elm a length away third. Grand Lupin Was fourth and Bank Note fifth.

Monoghan, a first day’s winner, was entrusted with the bulk of the investments in the Moumahaki Hack Handicap and drawing the rails the Bisogne gelding led from start to finish, defeating Bisox by half a length. Closefire was five lengths away with Subjection and Empire Camp next. A dozen came out for the Jackson Hack Handicap, Erin Go Bragh being made favourite. When they had gone a furlong the order was Argue, Erin Go Bragh, Quillfire, Sky Pilot and White Ringlet and there was no Change to the straight. A great finish resulted in Quillfire, Argue and Sky Pilot going over the line almost on terms, the first two dead-heating, with Sky Pilot a neck away and a length in front of Molto and White Ringlet. Quillfire paid a false price. OAMARU TROTTING CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL SPRING MEETING. BING BOY WINS OAMARU CUP. INCREASED TOTALISATOR RETURNS. (Per United Press Association.) Oamaru, October 25. The Oamaru Trotting Club’s Spring meeting was held to-day in beautifully fine weather. The track was in splendid order. The attendance was large. The totalisator investments amounted to £22,950, as compared with £22,411 10/last season, an increase of £538 10/-. The following are the results, as compiled by “Sir Modred”: — IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (saddle), £155. Second £2O, third £lO. Trotters only. One mile and a-half. 1 T. Palmer’s b g Bonwood, by Bon Patch—Satinwood mare scr. (E. J. Dwyer) 1 2 Ben Logan, by Logan Pointer (imp.) —Emerson mare aged 24 yds .. 2 8 Kitty Patch, by Bon Patch—Ard Patrick mare 6 yrs scr 3 (Winner trained by E. J. Dwyer, Oamaru.) Also started —11 Pallas Wilkes scr, 15 Chairman scr, 12 Newbury scr, 5 Fama scr, 4 Lil Carbine scr, 12 Lord Tracey scr, 3 Tamerlane 36 yds, 6 Gold Digger 36 yds, 14 Kismet 36 yds, 9 Grand Nature 48 yds, 7 George Huon 72 yds, 10 Freeman 120 yds. Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 3mins 43 4-ssecs. TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), £155. Second £2O, third £lO. One mile and a-half. 8 D. Nichol’s br*m Scottish Maid, by Young McKinnney (imp.)—hack mare aged scr (F. Holmes) .... 1 4 Patsy Phegan, by Wildwood Junr.— Rose Elmo 3 yrs (R. Berry) .... 2 6 Imperial Logan 12 yds 3 (Winner trained by W. Spence, Timaru.) Also started—9 St. Ean scr, 9 Royal George scr, 1 Kid Logan scr, and Starina 36 yds (coupled), 3 Jimmie Chimes scr, 5 Royal Authoress scr, 11 Adon scr, 13 Master Basil scr, 12 Tenerall scr, 2 Panto scr, 10 Minimax 24 yds, 7 Pando Pointer 48 yds. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 43 2-ssecs. OAMARU CUP HANDICAP (harness), £6OO, including cup valued at £25. Second horse £lOO, third £5O. Class 4.35. Two miles. 6 D. Rodger’s g g Bing Boy, by Harold Dillon (imp.)—Corel Queen aged scr (R. B. Berry) 1 2 J. R. McKenzie’s b h Silk Thread (imp.), by Bingen Silk—Handsome Jane 5 yrs 12 yds 2 1 J. M. Samson’s ch h Dalnahine aged 12 yds , ; .. 3 (Winner trained by owner, Georgetown.) Also started—9 Ivy Audubon scr, 7 Wharepiana scr, 5 Wild Thyme scr, 3 St. Maura 24 yds, 8 Harold Burwood 24 yds, 4 Trenand 24 yds. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 4mins 43 l-ssecs. PUKEURI HANDICAP (saddle), £lBO. Second £3O, third £l5.- Class 2.57. One mile and a-quarter. 1 J. Henderson’s b g Final McKinney, by Young McKinney—Glade, 4 yrs scr (J. McLennan) 1 5 Native Queen, by Native King— Rawene 5 yrs scr 2 12 Putty Pointer 12. yds 3 (Winner trained by owner, Oamaru.) Also started—ll Our Bird scr, 13 Locanda Queen scr, 18 Stan Wilkes scr, 9 Harley Dillon 12 yds, 7 Glen Farg 12 yds, 2 General Bingen 12 yds, 10 Wairua 12 yds, 4 Omaha 12 yds, 16 Rapier 12 yds, 8 Mountain Chimes 24 yds, 17 Loclnda Child 24 yds, 6 Killinchy 24 yds, 3 Jazalock 24 yds, 15 Nipper 48 yds, 14 Menember 60 yds. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2mins 56 l-asecs.

WAITAKI HANDICAP (harness), £250. Second £35, third £l5. Class 4.50. Two miles. 3 W. T. Lowe’s br g Trampfast, by Logan Pointer (imp.) —Galindo mare, 6 yrs scr (Owner) .... 1 6 H. R. Turnbull’s b g Bundaberg aged 72 yds 2 1 J. Hunter’s ch g Underviewer aged 12 yds 3 (Winner trained by owner, Ashburton.) Also started—2 Lady Fan scr, 7 Freeman 12 yds, 8 Nelson McKinney 24 yds, 4 Frisdo Beau 48 yds. Won by eight lengths, twenty lengths between second and third. Time, 4mins. 52secs. WESTON HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Second £45, third £2O. Class 2.33. One mile and a furlong. 1 J. Henderson’s b g Bismurati, (imp.) hy Bismarck—Abdallah mare aged scr (J. McLennan) 1 1 W. Quirk’s b m Ivy Audubon, by Great Audubon (imp.)—lvy Dean aged 24 yds 2 5 M. B. Edwards’ blk g Dalmeny 6 yrs 12 yds 3 (First and second coupled and trained by J. Henderson, Oamaru.) Also started—6 Maiwhariti 12 yds, 8 Trenand 12 yds, 3 St. Maura 24 yds, 7 Harold Burwood 24 yds, 2 Tauxehareka 24 yds, 4 Darknite 36 yds. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2 mins. 35 3-ssecs. REDCASTLE HANDICAP (harness), £lB5. Second £3O, third £l5. Class 3.34. One mile and a-half. 2 D. Spence’s b g Hoon Hay, by Great Audubon (imp.)—Cora Dillon, 4 yrs 12 yds (O. E. Hooper) .... 1 12 L. C. Morrison’s b g Glen Farg, by Mervin Wilkes (imp.)—Young McKinney mare aged 12 yds .. 2 1 G McMillan’s b f Hay dock, by Roy de Oro (imp.)—Victoria 3 yrs 12 yds 3 (Winner trained by O. E. Hooper, Lauriston.) Also started—4 Holly Bell scr, 13 Kanuknot scr, 11 Our Bird scr, 3 Mirella scr, 10 Mountain Chimes 12 yds, 9 Wairua 12 yds, 6 Logan Lad 12 yds, 7 Omaha 12 yds, 14 Rapiej>24 yds, 8 Lord Bingen 24 yds, 5 Terence 60 yds. Won by three lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 3mins 30secs. DASH HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Second £3O, third £l5. Class 2.15. One mile. 1 Mrs A. Ferguson’s ch g Maiwhariti, by Harold Dillon (imp.)—Arclight 6 yrs 36 yds (O. Reid) 1 2 A. Smith’s br g Macaranda, by Brent Locanda (imp.)—Lady Mac 6 yrs 24 yds 2 3J. H. Glover’s b g Nipper, scr .... 3 (Winner trained by J. McKewen, junr., Dunedin.) Also started—s John Pointer 48 yds, 6 Menember 12 yds, 2 Tarzan 36 yds (coupled with Macaranda), 7 Bing Boy 24 yds, 4 Taurekareka 48 yds. Won by two lengths, a similar distance separating second and third. Time, 2min. 15 3-ssecs. NORTH CANTERBURY RACING CLUB. TARLETON WINS CUP. DECREASED TOTALISATOR FIGURES. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, October 25. The North Canterbury Racing Club’s annual meeting was held at Rangiora to-day in fine weather. The track was in good order and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £17,872 10/- as compared with £18,047 10/- last year. The results were:— LIGHTWEIGHT HANDICAP, £l4O (lm.) —2 Goldtown 9.13 (W. Scobie), 1; 6 Gay Juliet 10.13, 2; 1 Sir Roy 9.8, 3. Also started—lo Prince Ferouz 10.9, 5 His Majesty 10.6, 3 Sayonora 10.4, 8 Sporting Girl 9.13, 14 Thorndale 9.5, 7 Solfello 9.3, 4 Royal Land 9.0, 9 Clare Crag 9.0, 12 Loratius 9.0, 13 Sunny Mac 9.0, 11 Ascetic 9.0. Won by half a length, third two lengths away Time, Imin 14secs. TRIAL PLATE, £llO (5f.)—4 Saggitarius (F. E. .Jones), 1; 5 Gaybird, 2; 3 Assurance, 3. Also started—l Couleur de Rose, 7 Crossbow, 6 Bonito, 12 Chivalry, 2 Gold Mint, 11 Queen’s Bounty, 9 The Atom, 9 Nanumi. Won by two lengths, third three-quarters of a length away. Time, Imin 2 4-ssecs. RANGIORA CUP, £325 (Um.)—4 Tarleton 8.4 (C. Emerson), 1; 5 Margaret Birney 7.1, 2; 1 Starmist 8.0, 3. Also started—--9 Red Wink 9.1, 3 Goosestep 7.8, 2 Front Rank 7.7, 6 Jarretiere 7.4, 7 Lady Clarenceux 7.0, 8 Cornstalk 7.0. Won by one and a half lengths, third four lengths away. Time, 2min 7 2-ssecs. VIEW HILL TROT, £145 (2m.)—l Wee Gus scr (E. C. McDermott), 1; 4 Meb scr, 2; 2 D’Artagnan scr, 3. Also started—7 Genuine scr, 3 Thraneen scr, 11 Franzy Pointer scr, 9 Silent Member scr, 6 Routine scr, 14 Roldena scr, 12 Fred Logan scr, 8 Peter Nash scr, 10 Copra 24yds bhd, 13 Pegassus 72yds, 5 Alvira 132yds. Won by three-quarters of a length, third ten lengths away. Time, 4min 47 2-ssecs. FLYING HANDICAP, £l7O (6f.)—3 Booster 8.5 (G. W. Jennings), 1; 2 Volant 8.8, 2; 1 Moorland 8.10, 3. Also started—--6 The Harp 8.1, 4 Finora 7.11, 5 Erne 7.3. Won by a head, third two lengths away. Time, Imin 14 l-ssecs. OXFORD HACK HANDICAP, £l6O (6f.) —6 Solfello 7.3 (W. Brown), 1; 7 Orrflamb 8.8, 2; 3 Gold Mint T2, 3. Also started—--2 Serotina 8.11, 1 Peho 8.8, 8 Lytup 7.13, 5 Taboo 7.9, 4 Lancer 7.8. Won by a length, third a length away. Time, Imin 15secs. FERNSIDE HANDICAP, £l6O (7f.)—5 Kilris 8.1 (H. Were), 1; 1 Gold Brick 8.9, 2; 4 Corenthic 7.9, 3. Also started —3 Ronaki 8.10, 8 His Majesty 8.4, 2 Grey Lass 7.13, 7 Brown Lady 7.8, 6 Waterlow 7.7. Won by half a length, third a length and a half away. Time, Imin 27secs. ASHLEY HANDICAP TROT, £145 (lm.) 4 Macanda 48yds bhd (G. White), 1; 7 Nepia scr, 2; 11 Koraki 12yds, 3. Also started—2 Imshi scr, 13 Pegassus scr, 10 Copra scr, 6 Peter Nash scr, 1 Ashley Dillon scr, 8 Lyonwood 12yds bhd, 12 Henry Tracey 12yds, 5 Wirey 24yds, 9 King Abdallah 36yds, 3 Alvira 36yds, 11 Energetic 48yds. Won by a length, third a neck awav. Time, 2min 18secs. WAIKATO HUNT CLUB. MASTER DOON WINS CHIEF EVENT. DECREASED TOTE FIGURES. (Per United Press Association.) Hamilton, October 25. The annual meeting of the Waikato Hunt Club was held at Cambridge to-day in glorious weather before a large attendance. The results were:— MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, £200; (about 2sm.) —3 Hazelburn 9.0 (Jarvis) 1; 2 Sea Comet 9.6, 2; 9 Wharenui 9.0, 3. Also started: 1 Bahdur 10.12, 5 Mangapiko 9.2, 10 Torch 9.0, 8 Peka Pai 9.0, 11 Tamaki Boy 9.0, 12 Pattern 9.0, 7 Miss Benury 9.0, 6 Lady Cullus 9.0, 4 Tree Bon 9.0. Won by two lengths, third a hundred yards away. Time, 5 min. 36 4-5 secs. Pattern was fourth. BARDOWIE HACK HANDICAP, £200; (6£f.) —4 Tinoiti 7.8 (Poster) 1; 11 Dayt&ro 8.0, 2; 3 Macroom 8.3, 3. Also started: 7 Green Bonnet 9.0, 1 Luxurious 8.11, 2 King Arch 8.3, 8 Branson 8.0, 12 Bright Comet 8.0, 16 Royal Day 8.0, 9 Coma 8.0, 6 Awerere 8.0, 17- Mangoetea 8.0, 19 Gold Glide 8.0, 15 Bayly Damon 8.0, 4 Bracken Abbey 7.13 (coupled with winner), 5 Arinagour 7.13, 18 Miss Comet 7.8, 16 National Lass 7.8, 13 Day Lass 7.8, 10 Lucy Glitters 7.8, 14 Day Rose 7.8. Won by a neck, third half a length away. Time. 1 min. 26 sees. luxurious was fourth.

MANGATOA HURDLES, £350; (about IJm.)—2 Hallowmorn 9.5 (A. McDonald) 1; 10 Gold Rep, 9.0, 2; 5 Bourn, 9.11, 3. Also started: 6 Revel 10.11, 7 Flowing Bowl 10.0, 3 Star of the East 9.11, 8 Marble Crag 9.7, 4 Tamakana 9.5, 9 Fair Abbey 9.0, 1 Ngarara 9.0. Won by a head, third a length and a-half away. Time, 3 min. 23 secs. Flowing Bowl was fourth. MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP, £450; (l|m.)—6 Master Doon, 7.0, 1; 2 Gold Jacket, 7.0, 2; 5 Tekara, 9.12, 3. Also started: 1 Lord Star 8.7, 7 Bright Day 7.13, 4 Barometer 7.9, 3 Charlady 7.9. Charlady and Master Doon made the running for a mile from Gold Jacket. The latter ‘joined issue with Master Doon in the straight but the latter stayed well to win by half a length from Gold Jacket with Tekara a length and a-half away third, Charlady fourth, followed by Barometer, Bright Day and Lord Star. Time, 2 min. 12 1-5 sec. HUNT CLUB STEEPLES, £700; (about 3m.)—5 Haselburn 9.0 (Jarvis) 1; 7 Advent 9.10, 2; 5 Raymond 9.0 (coupled with winner) 3. Also started: 8 Oakleigh

IX7, 9 Hypothesis 10.12, 4 Cureaform 10.9, 6 Ngahinepouri 9.8, 1 Banjuke 9.7, 2 Beau Cavalier 9.3, 3 Lupineel 9.3, 11 Tree Bon 9.0, 10 Dijnlight j).O. Beau Cavalier and Advent made the earlier pace from Banjuke, Oakleigh, Dimlight and Cureaform. Entering the last mile, Hazlebum, who won the Maiden Steeples earlier in the day, closed on Beau Cavalier. The latter fell three fences from home, leaving Haaelburn, who is owned by Mr James Taylor, president of the Hunt, to win easily by eight lengths from Advent who was a length and a-half in front of Raymond with Hypothesis fourth. Lupineel and Cureaform were the only others to finish. Time, 6 min. 27 sec. BRUNTWOOD HACK HANDICAP, £2OO (Im.)—4 Tinokoa 7.6 (Poster), 1; 2 Wenday, 8.4, 2; 3 Wiltshire, 7.7, 3. Also started: 7 Quinsillia 8.0, 5 Winsome Boy 8.0, 1 Papatu 7.12, 6 Luxurious 7.10, 8 Farndon 7.0, 10 Red Comet 7-0, 9 Ballachulish 7.0, 12 Redwar 7,0, 12 Day Lass 7.0. Won by a length, third half a length away. Time, 1 min. 45 1-5 secs. Day Lass was fourth. LADIEB’ BRACELET, £200; (Um.)5 Pouri, 10.7 (Mr H. Matthews) 1; 1 Ngarara, 10.12, 2; 2 Bizarro, 10.12, 3. Also started: 3 Tamakana 11.5, 7 Bourn 11.2, 4 Kamehameha 10.12, 6 Gold Rep 10.7, 8 The Rifter 10.7. Won by a long neck, third a neck away. - Time, 2 min. 18 4-5 sees. Kamehameha was fourth. INSTOW HANDICAP, £360; (6f.)—-8 Arch Opal, 7.0 (Poster) 1; 5 Aussie, 7.2, 2; i 3 Kingfield, 7.0, 3. Also started: 1 York Abbey 9.3, 6 Pavo 9.0, 2 Quincoma 8.0, 4 Day Guard 8.0, 9 Master O’Rourke 7.4, 7 Master Doon 7.1, 11 'Dobbin 7.1, 12 Curraghmore 7.0, 10 Flying Juliet 7.0. Won by a neck, third a length away. Time, 1 min. 23 sec. Master Doon was fourth. The totalizator handled £42,240, a decrease of £4,496 10/- on last year when the meeting was held at Hamilton. VICTORIAN TURF NEWS. LIMERICK’S FOOT GIVING TROUBLE. MELBOURNE CUP HORSEMEN. THE COX PLATE RACE. WHY LIMERICK SWERVED. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Rec. 8.50 p.m.) Melbourne, October 25. Limerick’s injured foot is still giving trouble. He was absent from Flemington to-day. Mr Otway Falkiner has purchased the Adelaide two-year-old colt Ragazzo, by Seremond (imp.)—Baiabina, Jor £3OOO. N. Percival rides Naos in the Melbourne Cup, A. Fullarton, Beedos, and R. Medhurst, Longworthy. The scratchings for the Melbourne Cup include—Epilogue, Cyden, Affirm, Valorem, Fuji San, and Accarak. There was a loud and prolonged outcry raised during the running of the Cox Plate on Saturday when Limerick was suddenly knocked back several lengths. At the subsequent inquiry T. Green, rider of Limerick, stated that his mount went to the front at the start although the jockey did his best to check him. Going along the back stretch Metellus ran up to him and was just a little ahead when Limerick swerved out and struck Metellus. Limerick, being the lighter of the two horses, came off worst and fell back. Heroic had been three lengths behind the pair and H. Cairns dashed him (Heroic) out of Limerick’s way and was soon in front with the race weft won. Green attributed Limerick’s swinging out to the fact that the horse had been racing jn Sydney where they race in the opposite direction to Victorian tracks. The stewards decided to take no action.—A. and N.Z.

GORDON HACK HANDICAP, £120. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Sweet Melody 9 2 Divinial . . 8 8 Arrowmir . . 8 12 Obligio . . 8 7 Tholomon . . 8 12 Equerry . . 8 6 Jolly Glad . . 8 12 Battle Colours 7 7 Bilbo ... 8 11 French Belle 7 7 Jack Hungry Hill . 7 7 o’ Lantern 8 11 Strathnaver . 7 7 OTAMA TROT HANDICAP (saddle), £130. Class 3.42. One mile and a-half. Beau Chimes . scr Herewaka . . 12 Bob Derby . . scr Nelson Fay . 12 Robert Bell . . scr Ngareta . . 12 Rosaleen ... scr King Pointer 24 Buck Up ... scr Prairie Chimes 24 Cocoa .... scr South Star . 24 El Caron ... scr Chimer . . 36 Ferry Stream . scr Nihilist Jnr. . 36 Gillie Callum . scr First Glance . 36 Haere Ra . . scr Silbon . . . 36 Logathete . . . scr Lingfield . . 48 May Bird ... scr Sandown . . 48 Quo Vadis . . scr Socialist . . 48 Spring Chimes . scr Mate o’ Mine 48 Wallace Mac . . scr Lucky Harold 60 yds bhdHylas .... 60 Celestial ... 12 Free Lance . WA1KAKA HANDICAP, £200. One mile and a distance. 96 Full Swing . 9 0 Bonnie Winkie 7 2 Warhaven . . 8 12 Geranial . . . 7 1 Mountain Lion 8 6 Soltoe . . . 7 0 Corn Rigs . 7 12 Divinial . . . Kilfape ... 7 3 7 0 DOMINION HACK HANDICAP, £125. Six furlongs. Sweet Melody 9 3 Real Glad . . 8 3 Arrowmir ..90 Solzia . . . 8 3 Jack King Cup 8 2 o’ Lantern 8 13 Mudlark . 8 0 Frivol ... 8 10 Olympia . . 7 13. Good as Gold 8 10 Warseer . . 7 12 Spearmaid . 8 7 Sightseer . . 7 10 Piton ... 8 7 Credit .... 7 10 Battle Mag . 8 6 Battle Colours 7 10 Soldier’s Hope 8 5 Ballinagard . 7 10 Flying Mist . 8 4 Royal Kilt . 7 10 BALFOUR TROT HANDICAP (harness), £125. Class 3.5. One mile a-quarter. and Baritone ... scr Quo Vadis . . scr Aard scr Mac’s Lady . scr Carrie Lancley z scr Sea Hawk . scr Carillon .... scr Stockade Jnr scr Chiming King . scr Sunshower . scr Coy Bells ... scr Tangarine . . scr Darkstream . . scr Valisiki . . . scr Dawson Bingen scr Wee Spark . scr El Caron .. .scr Young Bingen scr Eous scr yc s jhd Four Days ... scr Day Pointer 12 Gillie. Callum _ . scr Dillon Blake 12 Hereweka ... scr Minimax . . 12 Joy Chimes . . scr Jock’s Pal . 24 Lady Zita ... scr First Glance 24 Lily Audubon . scr Roving Don 36 Mattie’s Girl . scr Socialist . . 36 Needles .... scr Golden Dawn 48 Nelson McElwyn scr First Toll 48 Pert Pointer . . scr Wood Pointer Queen Betty . scr 60 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £125. Six furlongs. Set Sail ... 9 2 Receipt . . . 7 5 Corn Money 8 12 Valdamo . . 7 5 Ecuador ... 8 5 All Style . . 7 2 Master Ardour . . . 7 2 Sandstone 8 0 Apple Dighton 7 0 Bugle Note . 7 9 Dangle . . . Corn Rigs ..77 7 0 WANTWOOD HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP £120. One mile and a distance. Coastguard .11 5 Quarrelsome 9 3 Soldier’s Pride 11 1 Prompter . . 9 0 Equerry«. . . 10 0 Red Art . . 9 0 Ayrovski ..97 Mangomol 9 0 King Cup . z 9 7 Grand Fleet . 9 0 CHARITON HANDICAP, £150. Seven furlongs. Corn Money . 9 7 Valdamo . . 7 12 Warhaven . 9 5 Some Kid . 7 9 Bugle Note . 8 5 Bilbo . . . 7 Corn Rigs . 8 5 Soltoe . . . 7 7 The Cheat . 8 2 Atepo . . . 7 7 Miss Winkie 7 13 Dangle . . . 7 Receipt . . 7 13 Doleful Ditty 7 7