SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20566, 16 August 1928, Page 10

SPORTING

H. S. Greene has returned to Wanganui from Gisborne with a two-year-old colt by Hunting Song from Kowerewere, therefore a half-brother to such good performers as Eleus, Koesian, Kodoo and Company. The newcomer should be the makings of a tine cut of a horse. —(Chronicle.

Mask and Episode galloped five furlongs in Imin ssecs at Wanganui the other morning. Both are reported well. Kiosk is also m good health, and forward. He sprinted three furlongs in 39secs. doing it easily. H. Telford’s and R. S. Bagby’s teams have done well in their new quarters, but so far, no signs of a Gloaming amongst their young ones have appeared.

M. McCarten finished third in the list of winning jockeys at Sydney metropolitan and provincial meetings for the season just closed. He rode 36A winners, 25A seconds and 17 thirds, while he was unplaced on 127 occasions. In Melbourne A. Reed finished seventh. He had 193 mounts and rode 20 firsts, 18 seconds and 28 thirds.

The leading six horses on the winning sires’ list in New Zealand last season all trace to St. Simon. The following are the lines in which the sextette are bred on the sire’s side:—Lucullus is by Ard Patrick (son of St. Florian and grandson of St. Simon I; Solferino is by Soliman (son of St. Simon); Quin Abbey is by Morganatic (son of St. Simon); Limond is by Desmcnd (son of St. Simon) ; Paper Money is by Greenback (son of St. Frusquin and grandson of St. Simon) ; Day Comet is by St. Frusquin (son of St. Simon). The ex-Auckland gelding, the Englishbred Ring the Bell (Hapsburg—lndenture), managed to get on the winning list at Gosford. N.S.W., last Thursday, capturing the Stewards’ Mile. The winner carried topweight, 7.12, and beat the only other two runners easily. Ring the Bell was the outrider of the trio, the odds-on-iavourite being last. News has been received from Australia that the English stallion Newmarket. byMarco—Chaffinch, is dead. It was onlyafter the imported horse sired the Sydney performer. Aorangi. and that horse exhibited good form with a sequence of five wins and a third in the Epsom to Amounis and Fuji San, that he gained prominence as a «tallion. Newmarket suffered an injury to a foot that was not considered serious, but blood poisoning set in, and he succumb ed. He was a young horse, as stallions go, and with opportunity, had a bright future oefore him. In addition to the fillies bought in England by the Australian sportsman, Mr A. W. Thompson, his stud at Widden will be further enriched by the purchase of the high class English stallion, Fine Art. Fine Art is a son of Gainsborough, winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, Derby. St. Leger and other gqpd races, out of Whitetor, who is a half-sister to imported Valais. Tatra, a half-sister to High Art, won the Newmarket J.C. Stakes, of £6,334. High Art himself won the Ascot Gold Vase (two miles), of £1,590, as a three-year-old. Up to the end of June the best two-year-old seen out in England was Arabella, a beautiful filly by Buchan from Polly Flinders. She just cantered home in front of a field of 27 in the richly-endowed Queen Mary Stakes at Ascot. Another good youngster seen out at the same meeting was Mr Jinks, who is by Tetratema from False Piety. He accounted for a big field in the New Stakes in decisive style. He is owned by Major McCalmont. who also raced his sire and his grand-sire, the Tetrarch. Though an Epsom fancy for weeks past, Reonui surprised his party in the Auburn Handicap at Rosehill on July 28 (says a Sydney writer). It was thought he had not been “up” long enough after his spell; then the track was heavy, his burden was 9st 21b, and the distance was six furlongs, whereas his previous racing had been done at 10 and 11 furlongs. So some of the bookmakers offered long double figure odds, Bel Astre, a two-year-old, being favourite. Reonui, who was ridden by McCarten, hopped out almost as smartly as any of them; he was pacing it with the two-year-old at the halfmile and the home turn, disposed of him at the distance, and came on to win. untroubled, from Quince. Jazz Baby and Algerian Prince in Imin 16<secs. He is now second favourite for the Epsom, Karuma being at the shortest price. Last week saw the thinning of the ranks of prominent horses for the spring events (says "Poseidon”'. Winalot, Bicolour, Simeon’s Fort and Star o’Or are a conspicuous quartet to come under the ban. Unfortunately the three last-named horses have zone wrong and will not meet any of their -pring engagements, but Winalot’s withdrawal from the Metropolitan did not create any undue surprise. It was felt from the time the weights were declared that the Sydney Cup winner would be reserved for the Melbourne Cup, for which he is one of the favourites. It is hard luck that Simeon’s Fort has gone wrong, as his presence at Randwick, in view of his last Doncaster Handicap success, would have been an at-

traction. Star o’Or. & winner of a Williamstown Cup, would have merited consideration in either of the cups in October and November. By the scratching of the three horses named serious inroads have early been cut into the ranks of promising spring candidates. The following is a list of winners of the Grand National Steeplechase:— 1888— Mangahone, by Pohukura. 1889— Chemist, by The Painter. 1890 — Daddy Longlegs, by Young Nobleman. 1891— Freeman, by Guy Fawkes. 1892 — Ahua, by The Painter. 1893 — Waterbury, by Natator. 1894 Norton, by Ascot. 1895 Mutiny, by Mute. 1896 — Mutiny, by Mute. 1897 — Levanter, by Captivator. 1898— Dummy, by Mute. 1899 — Blackberry, by Gladiator. 1900— -The Guard, by Vanguard. 1901— Gobo, by Natator. 1902 Haydn, by Sou’wester. 1903 — Awahuri, by Kaiwhaka. 1904 Slow Tom, by St. Ives. 1905 Inniskillen, by Fraternite. 1906 — Phaetonitis, by Phaeton. 1907 Eclair, by Mystical. 1908— Eurus, by Euroclydon. 1909 Nadador, by El Draque, 1910— Te Arai, by Monaco. 1911— Paritutu, by Castor. 1912 — Captain Jingle, by Captain Webb. 1913 Bercola, by The Officer. 1914 Tim Doolan. by Brookby. 1915 Ngatoa, by Ngatitoa. 1916 Waimai, by Spalpeen. 1917 — Master Strowan. by Strowan. 1918— St. Elmn, by St. Ambrose. 1919 — Lochella, by Grafton Loch. 1920 Coalition, by Patronus. 1921 Coalition, by Patronus. 1922 Oakleigh, by St. Amans. 1923 Oakleigh, by St. Amans. 1924 Sturdee, by Advance. 1925 Tuki, by Quin Abbey. 1926 Peter Maxwell, by Marble Arch. 1927 — Beau Cavalier, by Chesterfield. 1928 Wiltshire, by Day Comet. JOCKEY’S DISQUALIFICATION. AN UNSUCCESSFUL APPEAL. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, August 15. The judges appointed Uy the Racing Conference, Messrs George Gould, G. N. McLean and Hugh Lowry, dismissed the appeal of C. N. Carmont, jockey, against his disqualification for two years in connection with the Dress Circle case at Rotorua.

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. SECOND DAY. GOLD JACKET LEADING WINNER. BONNY SPEC PREVAILS. TOTE FIGURES RECORD BIG DROP. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, August 15. The N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Chib’s meeting was continued to-day. In contrast with the first day the weather was extremely bad. There was heavy rain and a cold wind. The track was fetlock deep in mud and the times were accordingly slow. The tote handled £37,807 as against £52.608 last year, a decrease of £14,801. The results were:— IMPROVERS HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Class 3.34. One and a-half miles. 7 Kelly and Morrison's b h Maxegin, by Judge Maxey—Reim Lass, aged 72yds bhd (B. Jardent 1 9 L. F. Berkett’s br g Louisiana, by Nelson Bingen—Muriel Dillon, aged, scr., (Owner) 2 3 J. J. Flynn’s ch m Kerrwood Bell, by Coldstream Bells—Kerrwood mare, aged, 48yds bhd (T. Wallis) 3 (Winner trained by B. Jarden, Wellington). Also started. —16 Katute scr., 6 Merry Bingen scr., 18 Young Carbine scr., 4 Sarsaparilla 12yds bhd., 11 Nelson Boy 12yds., 13 Lady Fan 24yds., 7 Wild Hebe 24yds., 2 Great Change 36yds., 8 Proud Ata 36yds., 10 Mangoutu 48yds., 12 Nighborn 48yds., 1 Nelson McKinney 48yds., 15 Real the Great 60yds.. 19 Happy Rosa 60yds., 14 Nourmahal 72yds., 4 Tamelane 84yds. Won by three lengths, third four lengths away and Tamelane fourth. Times: 3mins 35 l-ssecs; 3mins 41 4-ssecs; 3min 39secs. DASH HANDICAP (saddle), £3OO. Class 2.14. One mile. 1 W. McDonald’s blk g King Pointer, by Young Star Pointer—May Stanley, syrs, scr. (M. Holmes) 1 11 G. G. Holme’s b g General Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Theda Bara, 6 yrs, scr (A. Rattray) 2 7 H. F. Nicoll’s b m Nantwich. by Nelson Bingen—Pearl Ch'ld, 6yrs., scr. (J. Behrens) 3 (Winner trained by O. E. Hooper, Lauriston.) Also started. —9 Harry Audubon scr., 3 Brutus icr., 2 Loch Moigh scr., 8 Hue Coronado scr., 12 Okoura scr., 4 Tommy Direct <cr.. 6 Marvin Mac scr., 5 Firpo 12yds bhd., 10 Darknite 12yds. Won by three lengths, third a length away. Loch Moigh was fourth. Times: 2min 17 2-ssecs; 2min 17 4-ssecs; 2min 18 secs. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness), £lOOO. Class 4.29. Two miles. 2 E. J. Parker's blk g Gold Jacket, by Gold Beil—Lady S., aged, scr., (A. Bryce) 1 7 W. Houston’s gr g Zenith, by Brent Locanda—Hedvic, syrs, scr. (E. C. McDermott) 2

5 J. Washington’s b g Daphne de Oro by Red de Oro—Doraldina, 3yrs., 12yds bhd (owner) 3 12 W. F. Magson’s blk g Talent, by Calm—Betty Martin, aged, scr. (H. Frost) 4 (Winner trained by L. McMahon, Auckland). Aho started. —15 Roicole scr., 10 Tom Thumb 12yds., 3 Peter Bingen 24yds., 14 Concliff 24yds., 13 Loganwood 36yds., 9 Dalnahine 48yds., 8 Queens Own 48yds., 4 Peterwah 48yds., 6 Imprint 60yds., 11 Waitaki Girl 60yds., 1 Jewel Pointer 60yds. Won by three lengths, third four lengths away. Talent a length further back. Times: 4min 44 4-ssecs; 4mins 46secs.; 4mins 46 l-ssecs. BELGIUM HANDICAP (harness), £4OO. Class 4.40. Two miles. 10 R. Ward’s b g Harvest Child, by Sonoma—Harvester—Gwen Child, 4yrs., scr. (C. E. Lindsay)* .... 1 1 B. Grice’s b g Kingscraft, by Quincey—Colene Pointer, 4yrs, 12yds (D. Withers) 2 4 R. Grant's ch h Mate o’ Mine, by Four Chimes —Topsy, 6yrs, scr. (M. B. Edwards) 3 (Winner trained by C. E. Lindsay, Christchurch). Also started.—s Bankhead scr., 11 Carbine Direct scr., 6 Donald scr., 3 Baynut scr., 14 Sadie Huon scr., 4 Neerson 12yds bhd. bracketed with Mate o’ Mine; 13 High Jinks 12yds., 12 Theckla Boy 12yds., 8 Revolt 12yds., 9 Orphan 12yds., 2 Sarella 48yds., 7 Pageant 48yds. Won by half a length, third a neck away, Baynut fourth. Times: 4mins 56 secs; 4mins 55 l-ssecs; 4min 56 4-ssecs. LINCOLN HANDICAP (harness), £350. Class 2.50. One and a-quarter miles. 6 C. H. and Mrs Breeze’s ch m Hector’s Own by Sir Hector—Dragoon mare aged scr (R. Townley) .... 1 5 L. O. Thomas’ b g Genuine, by Brent Locanda—Succeed, 6 years scr (Owner) 2 1 McKendrick Bros, ch f Free Advice by Blue Mountain King—lntaglias 4 years 12yds bhd (J. Bryce) .... 3 (Winner trained by R. Townley, Winchester.) Also started:—3 Shadowland scr, 7 Lochree scr and Auditress scr bracketed, 9 Great Form scr and Lady Matchlight 12yds bhd bracketed, 12 Event scr, 8 Lady Embrace scr, 13 Some Wilkes scr, 4 Avenger 12yds, 1 Parkwood 12yds bracketed with Free Advice, 10 Kotuku Jack 12yds, 11 Great Actress 12yds, 2 Acre 24yds, 14 William the Great 24yds. Won by two lengths, third a length and a half away. William the Great was fourth. Times: 2mins. 58secs, 2mins. 58 4-ssecs, 2mins 58 l-ssecs. AVON HANDICAP (harness), £5OO. Class 4.38. Unhoppled trotters. Two miles. 4 A. South’s b m Bonny Spec, by Bon Patch—Mambrino King mare, aged

24yds bhd (R. Townley) 1 1 G. J. Barton and M. O’Brien’s br * g Young Blake by Wildwood Junr. —Daphne Dillon, aged 84yds bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) 2 3 J. J. Flynn’s ch m Kerrwood Bell by Coldstream Bell—Kerrwood mare, aged scr (T. Wallis I .... 3 (Winner trained by R. Townley, Winchester.) Also started: —6 Our Lady scr, 7 Master Audo 24yds, 2 Cannonball 24yds, 15 Peter Swift 108yds. Won by a head, third eight lengths away, Peter Swift fourth. Times: 4mins. 52secs., 4mins. 47 l-ssecs, 4mins. 57secs. CANTERBURY HANDICAP (harness), £4OO. Class 4.35. Two miles. 7 Miss N. Gunn’s b g Double Event, by Brent Locanda —Evelyn, aged 12yds bhd (D. Withers) 1 5 W. J. Gudsell’s blk g Pluto, by Denver Huon —Princess Dolly, 6 years 48yds bhd (Owner) 2 1 F. Legett and A. Smith’s br g Macaranda by Brent Locanda—Lady Mac, aged 12yds bhd (A. Smith) 3 (Winner trained by D. Withers, Islington.) Also started: —9 Ariki scr, 6 Bing Boy scr, 2 Wharepiana 12yds, 3 Trimmer 36 yds, 8 Billy Sea 36yds. 4 Jolly Pet 36yds. Won by a length, third three lengths away, Billy Sea fourth. Times: 4mins. 52 4-ssecs, 4mins. 50secs, 4mins. 53 2-ssecs. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP (harness), £4OO. Class 2.45. One and a-quarter miles. 5 R. Grant’s b g Harold Thorpe, by Our Thorpe—Play Soon, aged scr (M. B. Edwards) 1 4 M. J. Moodabe’s br h Jewel Pointer by Logan Pointer—Law Chimes 6 -ears 48yds bhd (J. S. Shaw) .. 2 1 C. E. Lindsay’s b g Talaro by Great Audubon—Coin, aged 12yds bhd (M. Holmes) 3 (Winner trained by M. B. Edwards, Templeton.) Also started:—B Jean McElwyn scr, 3 Taurekareka 12yds, 7 Epigram 12yds, 6 St. Maura 12yds, 2 Imprint 12yds, 10 Acron 24yds, 11 Great Hope 24yds, 9 Prince Pointer 36yds, 1 Bonny Logan 36yds bracketed with Talaro,

Won by two lengths, third three lengths away, St. Maura fourth. Times: 2mins. 57 4-ssecs., 2mins. 55secs., 2mins. 59secs. THE RACING REVIEWED. (From Our Special Reporter.) Christchurch, August 15. Rain fell overnight and the weather was very bleak for the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting. Showers of rain continued at intervals- throughout the proceedings and the track soon became muddy and holding and all against the backmarkers. Despite the unpleasant climatic conditions there was a fair attendance.

When the Improvers Handicap came up for decision there was keen support for four or five horses but Nelson McKinney was sent out first fancy carrying twenty-seven chances more than Great Change (J. Shaw) with Kerrwood Bell (T. Wallis) thirty-five supporters away in third place, seventy-five friends ahead of Sarsaparilla and Tamerlane who were equally supported. All left well but Great Change left his feet and lost his chance. Louisiana was first out from Katute but the latter tangled. Nelson Boy then showed the way to Merry Bingen and Louisiana with Maxegin closing up fast Kerrwood Bell putting in good work. When the far turn was reached Louisiana had taken command from Maxegin and Nelson McKinney while Kerrwood Bell was closing up fast. In the home stretch Maxegin (B. Jarden) came away to win by three lengths from Louisiana (L. Berkett) with Kerrwood Bell four lengths off third, Tamerlane two lengths off fourth then Merry Bingen. The imported American stallion gave his Wellington owners their second success at the meeting and incidentally started B. Jarden well as a North Island trainer with headquarters at Wellington. Nelson-owned Louisiana -trotted well but tangled several times by the way. Kerrwood Bell who looked particularly well trotted fast but left her feet in the straight, not that it made any difference under the circumstances. Tinies: 3min 35 l-ssecs; 3mins 41 4-ssecs; 3min 39secs.

For the Dash Handicap, King Pointer was very solidly followed to carry about seven hundred and ninety chances more than Loch Moigh (E. McDermott) with Brutus (R. Humphreys) about one thousand and twenty supporters off next, about three hundred and twenty friends ahead of Firpo (J. Brice Jun.). King Pointer was first to show out then Tommy Direct, General Bingen and Nantwich in line raced to the front. At the far turn General Bingen and Nantwich were in front then King Pointer. When the home stretch was reached King Pointer (M. Holmes) cut down General Bingen (A. Rattray) and beat him by two lengths with Nantwich (J. Behrens) threequarters of a length off third, Loch Moigh close up fourth then a big gap to the beaten field. King Pointer scored with ease and evidently is a horse of more than average merit and will probably prove a solid stayer. Tommy Direct was prominent early but failed to stay. Tinies: 2min 17 2-ssecs; 2mins 17 4-ssecs; 2mins 18secs.

Rain was falling again when the King George Handicap contestants took the track with Jewel Pointer (J. Shaw) first fancy carrying nearly three hundred and twenty chances more than Gold Jacket with Peter Bingen (J. Kennedy) about three hundred supporters off third selection, twenty friends ahead of Peterwah followed about fifty tokens off by Daphne De Oro (J. Washington). At the start Roicole and Imprint lost their chances and Zenith, Gold Jacket and Talent made the pace. Then Peterwah left his feet and faded out. At the stand Zenith, Gold Jacket, Talent and Peter Bingen were in close order. With a lap to go Zenith, Gold Jacket, Peter Bingen and Talent were in close company. Then came Daphne De Oro while Concliff (W. Tomkinson) was pulled off the track. At the far turn Talent was beaten and retired. Racing to the last turn Peter Bingen was beaten. Zenith led to the home stretch. Racing to the judge, Gold Jacket (A. Bryce) drew out to win easily by three lengths from Zenith (E. McDermott), Daphne De Oro four lengths off third, Talent (H. Frost) four lengths away fourth then Queen’s Own, Waikati Girl and Tom Thumb, in that order. The Auckland owned and trained winner who bears the reputation of being a good performer in heavy going, made light of his task in the mud to-day. Zenith paced a solid race. Daphne De Oro put up a courageous display for a lightly framed filly. Times: 4mins. 44 4-ssecs, 4mins. 46secs, 4mins 46 l-ssecs.

It was raining again when the field for the Belgium Handicap lined up with Kingcraft first fancy carrying about twelve hundred and fifty chances more than Sarella (F. G. Holmes I with Baynut a thousand and forty-five supporters further off in third place, fifty followers ahead of the coupled Mate o’ Mine and Neerson.

At the start Donard lost his chance and Sarella was slow to move. Mate o’ Mine made the pace from a bunch in which Orphan, Baynut, Thackla Boy and Kingcraft were prominent. With a lap to go Mate o’ Mine led Kingcraft, Baynut, Bankhead and Harvest Child. At the far turn Bankhead retired. Racing across the top to the home turn Mate o’ Mine had Kingcraft, Bayftut and Harvest Child in a bunch on his wheel. The four horses rounded for home in line. A great finish all the way down the home stretch resulted in Harvest Child (C. Lindsay) winning by half a length from Kingcraft (D. Withers) who was a neck in front of Mate o’ Mine (M. B. Edwards) while Baynut (T. McGirr) was a head off fourth, then a big gap to Bankhead and Sadie Huon.

The southern horse Revolt did not appear to be able to act in the mud and faded away to tail the field early. It was a great finish and created wild excitement. Times: 4mins. 56secs., 4mins. 55 l-ssecs., 4mins. 56 2-ssecs. For the Lincoln Handicap, the coupled Parkwood (J. Bryce Jnr.) and Free Advice (J. Bryce) were first fancy carrying about two hundred and forty chances more than Acre (B. Jarden) with Shadowland (W. Tomkihson) about two hundred and seventy supporters off in third place, thirty friends ahead of Avenger. Four or five horses tangled at the start. Hector’s Own commenced smartly and shoved the way almost throughout to Genuine, Great Actress and Free Advice. Leading into the home straight, the Southland bred Hector’s Own commenced smartly and showand a half lengths from Genuine (L. Thomas) with Free Advice (J. Bryce) a length and a half away third, then William the Great attended by Great Actress.

At the start Acre failed to get away well. Shadowland paced a fair race after commencing slowly. Avenger lost his chance early. Hector’s Own raced for some time in the south but latterly has been competing in North Otago and Canterbury from R. Townley’s stable. Times: 2mins. 58secs, 2mins. 58 4-ssecs, 2mins. 58 l-ssecs.

Young Blake was sent out a warm first selection for the Avon Handcipa carrying four hundred and ten chances more than Cannonball (V. Alborn) with Kerrwood Bell three hundred and fifty supporters away third, over six .hundred ahead of Bonny Spec.

Early in the piece Cannonball left his feet and lost his chance. Kerrwood Bell made the pace from Bonny Spec and Our Lady. Shortly after the last lap opened out, Bonny Spec broke and Kerrwood Bell got a lead of over a dozen lengths, while Young Blake and Bonny Spec closed on Kerrwood Bell and the trio raced for the straight together. Young Blake showed out at the turn but Bonny Spec stuck to him while Kerrwood Bell tangled a little further on. In a great race home Bonny Spec (R. Townley) hung on to Young Blake (W. J. Tomkinson) to beat him by a head on the post with Kerrwood Bell (T. Wallis) eight lengths away third and Peter Swift fourth.

The winner was cheered by the crowd, who admired her game fight and clever vic-

tory. Time, 4min 52sec, 4min 47 l-ssec, 4min 47sec.

For the Canterbury Handicap, Macaranda was most in demand, carrying nearly three hundred and seventy chances mora» than Wharepiana (M. B. Edwards) with Trimmer (D. Bennett) about two hundred and twenty-five supporters off next and Jolly Pet two hundred friends further back in fourth position. Bing Boy and Ariki misbehaved at the start. Double Event, quickly paced to the front from Wharepiana and Macaranda, with Pluto always moving up. Holding his own throughout, Double Event (D. Withers) stalled off a strong challenge by Pluto (W. J. Gugsell) in the run home to beat him by a length with Macaranda (E. C. McDermott) three lengths off third. Then came Billy Sea.

The winner was treated to a hearty reception, it being recognized that he had been carefully prepared for his lady owner by C. Tasker, who is now a public trainer at Addington. Pluto might have won on a good track. Time, 4min 52 4-ssec, 4min 50sec, 4min 53 2-ssec. The Speedway Handicap was decided in pouring rain with the coupled Talaro and Bonny Logan (F. Holmes) first fancy, carrying about seven hundred chances more than Imprint with Taurekareka (D. Withers) third selection one hundred and eighty supporters away, over four hundred followers ahead of Jewel Pointer.

Jean McElwyn made the pace from Harold Thorpe and Taurekareka, then the last-named tangled and drifted back. Acron also left his feet and lost his chance. Racing across the top Harold Thorpe paced away to the front from Jewel Pointer, who had moved out in pursuit. Leading into the straight the Southland-bred Harold Thorpe (M. B. Edwards) went on to win by a length from Jewel Pointer (J. Shaw) with Talaro close up, followed by Prince Pointer and St. Maru. The winner was stopping, but lasted long enough to head off the crack Auckland pacer. HANDICAPS FOR FRIDAY. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, August 15. The following are the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s handicaps for Friday:— MID-WINTER HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Class 3.34. One mile and ahalf. Burnie .... scr Proud Ata . . 36

Brigand ... scr Swiftbine ... 48 Merry Bingen . scr Mangoutu 48 Katute .... scr Kerrwood Bell 48 Commander Nighborn . . . 48 Bingen scr Nelson McKinney 48 Sea Queen . . . scr Our Lady ... 60 Count Dee . ’ . scr Happy Rosa . . 60 Young Carbine scr Real the Great 60 yds bhd Lazarus ... 60 Nelson Boy , . 12 Nourmahal . . 72 Sarsaparilla . . 12 Petroleuse . . 72 Rose Audo . . 12 Little Logan . 84 Louisiana ... 24 Tamerlane .. . 84 Lady Fan . . . 24 Bonny Spec . 96 Wild Hebe . . 24 Duke Bingen . 96 Great Change . 36 Kempton . . . 108 LIGHTNING HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Class 2.13. One mile. General Bingen scr yds bhd Nantwich . . . scr Double Event . 12 Henry Logan . . scr Jean McElwyn . 12 Shine Soon ... scr Fight Ever . . 12 Firpo scr Bessie Logan . 12 Darknite . . . scr Locanda Mac . 24 Trimmer .... scr Brentloc ... 24 Marvin Mac . . scr Gold Jacket . . 36 Pan Yan . . . scr Bonny Logan . 48 Native Chief . 72 NATIONAL CUP (harness), £lOOO. Class 4.27. Two miles. Daphne de Oro . scr Native Chief . 24 Acron scr Terence Dillon 24 Taurekareka . . scr Great Hope . . 24 Quality .... scr Kohara .... 24 Logan Chief . . scr Peterwah ... 24 Peter Bingen . . scr Dalnahine . . 24 Concliff .... scr Imprint .... 36 yds bhd Waitaki Girl . 36 Machine Gun . 12 Prince Pointer . 36 Cardinal Logan 12 Jewel Pointer . 36 Talaro .... 12 Jack Potts . . 42 Loganwood . . 12 Ahuriri ... 48 Queen’s Own . 24 Great Bingen . 60 FEDERAL HANDICAP (harness), £350. Class 2.50. One mile and a-quarter. Granite City . . scr Great Actress . 12 Lochree .... scr Succession ... 12 Bold Bill ... scr Lady Auditress ... scr Matchlight 12 Great Form . . scr Avenger ... 12 Haunui .... scr Pageant .... 12 Jolly Chmies . . scr Sahib 24 Tamerlane . . . scr Firpo 24 Wenlo scr Vesuvius ... 24 Golden Bubbles scr Wharepiana . . 24 Billy Whizz . . scr La Sonette . . 24 Lady Embrace . scr Jolly Pet ... 24 Yoicks .... scr Loch Moigh . . 24 Some Wilkes . scr Acre 24 Vestas .... scr Tommy Direct 24 Shadowland . . scr Nelson Tasker . 24 yds bhd Alto Chimes . . 24 Direct Morning 12 William the Free Advice . . 12 Great 24 Brutus .... 12 Dillon Huon . . 24 Arran Chief . . 12 Talent .... 36 Kulnine .... 12 Zenith .... 60 Kotuku Jack . 12 Native Prince 60 Hector’s Own . 12 Kohara .... 72 Hue Coronado . 12 Western King . 72 HEATHCOTE HANDICAP (harness), £5OO. Class 4.35. Two miles. Nantwich ... scr Event .... 36 Ariki scr Billy Sea ... 36 Avenger .... scr Loch Moigh . . 36

Bing Boy ... scr Fight Ever . . 36 Rebel scr Trimmer ... 36 yds bhd Acre 36 Wharepiana . . 12 Glenelg .... 36 Jolly Chimes . 12 Huon Denver . 48 Macaranda . . 12 Jackie Audubon 48 Lady Matchlight 12 Young Blake . 48 Logan Holme . 12 Dillon Huon . . 48 William the Pluto .... 60 Great 24 Western King . 60 Jean McElwyn . 24 Harold Thorpe 60 Epigram ... 24 St. Maura . . 60 Parkwood ... 36 Talent .... 60 Harry Audubon 36 Native Prince . 60 Double Event . 36 Tom Thumb . . 84 Jolly Pet ... 36 Ineligible—Peterwah and Daphne de Oro. ADDINGTON HANDICAP (harness), £5OO. Class 4.37. Two miles. Petroleuse . . scr Elzear .... 72 Tamerlane ... scr Young Blake . 84 yds bhd Trampfast . . 84 Cannonball . . 12 Native Star . . 84 Audominion . . 12 Moneyspider . 96 Master Audo . . 12 Escapade ... 96 Bonny Spec . . 36 Peter Swift . . 96 Sister Beatrice . 72 Peterwah . . . 144 ISLINGTON HANDICAP (harness), £4OO. Class 4.40. Two miles. Locanda Boy . . scr Flora Golding . 12 Bankhead . . . scr Diamond Child 12 Carbine Direct . scr Revolt .... 12 Mate o’ Mine . . scr Orphan .... 12 Tennessees Child scr Vestas .... 12 Firpo scr Matagouri ... 12 Kerrwood Bell . scr Kulnine ... 24 Donard .... scr Great Actress . 24 Baynut .... scr Harvest Child . 24 Mac Dillon ... scr Genuine ... 24 Royal Oak ... scr Granite Qity . . 24 Nelson McElwyn scr Kingcraft ... 24 Some Wilkes . . scr Free Advice . . 36 Sadie Huon . . scr Haunui .... 36 yds bhd Kotuku Jack . 36 Eugene d’Oro . 12 Marshall Neil . 36 Neerson .... 12 Sarella .... 48 High Jinks . . 12 Shadowland . . 48 Theckla Boy . . 12 Pageant .... 48 Ineligible—Sister Beatrice, Rebel, Kempton, Dillon Huon and Huon Denver. FAREWELL HANDICAP (harness), £459. Class 2.44. One mile and a-quarter. St. Maura ... scr Concliff .... 12 Jean McElwyn . scr Tom Thumb . 12 Machine Gun . scr Acron .... 12 Daphne de Oro . scr Terence Dillon 24 Talaro scr Waitaki Girl . 24 Imprint .... scr Bonny Logan . 24 Epigram .... scr Prince Pointer 24 yds bhd Logan Chief . 24 Queen’s Own . 12 Jack Potts ... 24 Great Hope . . 12 Jewel Pointer . 36 Cardinal Logan 12 Great Bingen . 36 Peter Bingen . 12 Native Chief . 48 Loganwood . . 12

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. TO-DAY’S ACCEPTORS. Christchurch, August 15. The following are the Canterbury Jockey Club’s acceptances for to-day:— HUNT CLUB CUP, £250. About two miles a-half.

AUCKLAND NEWS. J. T. JAMIESON’S STRING. ENGLISH HORSE FOR MATAMATA OWNER. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, .August 15. Two well-known Auckland trainers were on the Marama when the steamer berthed this morning on her arrival from Sydney. They were J. Williamson and J. T. Jamieson. Williamson went to Sydney a month ago on a business trip and had intended to purchase a horse there, but it is understood that he. was not successful in this direction. A flying visit only is Jamieson’s trip, for he left all his horses behind in Sydney and in fact a couple of his string, Perception and Prince Humphrey, won last Saturday while he was on his way home. The Takanini trainer returned to Sydney later in the afternoon by the Niagara. His visit was purely a business one. At the Newmarket (England) sales last month Mr J. Pohlen, of Matamata, bought a horse called Spear Dance, five years old, for which he gave 400 guineas. Spear Dance, who is by Spearmint—Lady Star, was bred by his Majesty last year. He contested seven races and won one of his engagements, Che Portland Welter Handicap, one mile and three furlongs. The question of one and a-quarter-milo races on the programmes for the ensuing season was reviewed by the Auckland Racing Club, as the present starting point for these races would necessarily have to be altered when the new extension of the racecourse is put into use. It was decided not to make any alteration in the distance of the races that were set down to be run over a mile and a-quarter for the coming season. At present a mile and a-quarter is one of the hardest races to win at Ellerslie and now they will be more difficult for there is only i half a furlong run to the admittedly worst ; turn on the course.

Despite the fact that the cable man overlooked mentioning it, the three-year-old Perception belonging to Mr Fred Earl, K.C., won a race at Canterbury Park (Sydney) last Saturday. This gelding is a halfbrother by Psychology to Bathos and he showed some pace in his races here at the back end of last season. Recently at Randwick, Perception shared the honours with his stablemate, Prince Humphrey, in a trial sprint one morning. Counting the latter’s dead-heat on Saturday, J. T. Jamieson has now led in three winners since he landed with his team in Australia a few weeks ago. Seeing that Perception was asked to concede 51b to Mithra when the latter won a fortnight ago, it is interesting to note that on this occasion Mithra was weighted at 9.8 and Perception at 8.9. Segment was going very freely over a six-furlong journey at Ellerslie yesterday morning and covered the distance in Imiq 21 l-ssecs. W. Gall has this gelding in the right condition to race at the early Spring meetings.

Kamehameha and Template were associated in schooling over four hurdles at headquarters yesterday morning and got through their task safely. Template gave a useful showing for a novice, and although he was inclined to jump rather high, should improve with a bit more experience. TROTTING ASSOCIATION. ELECTION OF MEMBERS. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, August 15. At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association the result of the election for members to the board was announced: North Island, R. A. Armstrong; South Island, J. H. Williams, W. H. Denton, J. M. Samson (all re-elected).

BASKETBALL.

YESTERDAY’S GAMES. The senior matches of the Wednesday : competition have now been completed, but the intermediate matches postponed from • the preceding week were played yesterday. The Makarewa Saturday team in an interesting match, defeated the St. Peter’s Wednesday team, thus proving themselves ; winners of the intermediate competition, i Makarewa (12) v. St. Peter’s (7). RATA (8) v. KIWI (2). ; Rata added interest to the competition ,by defeating Kiwi. It was a very slow an uninteresting game. Kiwi were one player short, and Rata put off a player, : the game being continued eight-a-side. Marjorie Todd scored some good goals for Rata. Collegiate (13) defeated Central Methodist (6) ; Pirates (6) defeated St. Mary’s (0).

GOLF.

INVERCARGILL LADIES’ CLUB. The draw for the Canadian foursomes to be playe.d by members of the Invercargill Ladies’ Golf Club this afternoon is as follows— First tee:—Mrs Hall-Jones and Miss Pilcher (scr.) v. Misses Ougton and McQueen (6) ; Mrs Carr and Mrs C. F. A. Jones (scr.) v. Mrs Gilmour and Mrs Barclay (10) ; Mrs T. M. McDonald and Miss Henderson (6) v. Mrs Tansley and Miss Vowles (17). Fourteenth tee: —Mrs Garrett and Miss Perrin (15) v. Mrs Mackrell and Mrs Dixon (11); Mrs Cruickshank and Miss Campbell (22) v. Mias Hamilton and Miss M. Pilcher (26); Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs Mitchell (23) v. Mrs Royds and Miss Anderson (26) ; Mrs Cuthbertson and Mrs Ford (26) v. Misses Bews and Todd (26). QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. DRAW FOR TO-DAY. The following is the draw for the Queen’s Park Ladies’ foursomes to commence at 1 p.m. to-day:—Mrs Scott and Mrs Collins v. Miss B. Stout and Miss Roscoe; Mrs Chartres and Mrs Booth v. Mrs Longuet and Miss Rein; Mrs Holder and Mrs McHugh v. Mrs Miller and Mrs Lawless; Mrs Tait and Miss Coutts v. Mrs Georgeson and Miss McNeill; Mrs Fordyce and Mrs Vickery v. Mrs J. P. Wilson and Mrs McCallum; Mrs Willett, and Mrs Mabson v. Mrs Smith and Miss D. McCallum; Miss Hughes and Mrs Stalker y. Miss S. Perrin and Mrs Lucy; Mrs Robinson and Mrs Pope a bye. RIFLE SHOOTING, GOOD SHOOTING ON OTATARA RANGE. Yesterday afternoon the Wednesday members of the Invercargill Defence Rifle Club fired their second last range of the club championship and H. and J. Smith Cup competitions in a biting east wind and at times in a changing light. The range fired was 300 yards. With 48 points off the rifle Rifleman T. E. Henshelwood counted out Deputy President A. R. Wills for top score for the day the latter being unlucky enough to fire prematurely. Scores were:— Yds Yds 500 600 Hep. Total.

* Practice only. **One range fired only. THE MINIATURE CLUB. Last evening in the Drill Hall the Invercargill Miniature Rifle Club fired a trophy and medal competition when the shooting showed even greater improvement than last week. Marksmen A. Molloy won the trophy competition with Marksmen Maurice von Tunzelnian and James Ure second and third respectively. This was a handicap competition. The medal competition was won for the week by Marksman James Ure who led off the rifle with 75 points. The following are the scores including handicaps:—A. Molloy 77, M. von Tunzelman 75, James Ure 75, J. Tansley 72, J. Ayto 71, G. H. Smith 71, S. Stewart 70, S. Pepper 70, H. Bridson 70, R. Ure 69, G. A. Withers 69, A. Cowan 69, A. Fox 67, T. Aitken 67, M. Summers 67, M. Sheehan 67, M. H. Ramsay 65, W. S. Ayson 65, W. Henderson 64, G. Kelly 64, J. Wilson 62, A. Boyce 60, R. Steele 60, J. Wilson 59. H. Edwards 57, E. Russell 56, W. O’Brien 53, J. Morrison 48, J. Thompson 47, F. Fredric 45, L. T. Robinson 45, A. Stewart 44, W. 11. Long 42, A. Winder 40, B. Lawton 38.

The following scores off the rifle were earned at a subsequent practice:—A. R. Wills 75. J. Ure 71, S. Pepper 70, W. Henderson 70, M. von.Tunzelnian 68, M. H. Ramsay 68, A. Molloy 67, J. Wilson 64, E. Russell 62, W. 11. Long 60, J. Ayto 51, A. Stewart 29. Next Wednesday the “Own Handicap” competition will be fired. The ladies commence this week-end to hold their competitions and practices on Saturday evenings. NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. Wellington, August 15. Following are the results of the N.Z. Miniature Rifle Shooting Championships:— B.S.A. Match.—Hill (Ohakea) 16 bulls, gold medal. Jessop (Sydenham), 15 bulls, Johnson (Ashburton) 12 bulls, Nicholl (Wellington Harbour Board) 10 bulls, £2 10/- each. President's Match.—Searle (Lynnford), gold medal and £3; Nicholl (Wellington Harbour Board), 11 bulls, Spurdie (Inday Wanganui) 10 bulls, each £3. Ladies’ Match.—Miss M. Nix (Featherston) 99 £2; Mrs Kershaw (Port Nicholson) 97, £1; Mrs Crawford (Featherston), 97, £l. Teams Match. —Ashburton (No. 1) £lO and five miniature cups—E. R. Truman 197, K. Johnson 199. D. F. Keir 197, F. Clark 192, Childs 194—total 979. Christchurch Railways £6 5/- 974. Hutt (No. 1), £3—979. ‘Hutt (No. 2), £3—969. Grand Aggregate. —R. H. Nicholl winner (Wellington), £lO, Tisdall and Sons’ silver cup, also a silver miniature presented by the N.Z.M.R.A., and gold medal presented by C. E. Blayney—2oo. K. Johnston, runner-up (Ashburton) £7—also gold medal presented by Witcombe and Caldwell 199. CANADIAN NATIONAL MEETING. AUSTRALIANS SUCCESSFUL. Ottawa, August 14. Corporal A. M. Ray of the Australian Bisley team won the McDougall Match of the Canadian Rifle Association’s meeting at the Connaught ranges yesterday. Wonderful shooting was continued today in the Walker Match when ten possibles of 35 hits were made at the 300 yards range, among them being Sergeant Harrison (Australia). Sergeant Norman McLeod (Toronto) won the Bankers’ Match, scoring a possible of 50 on the 200 yards range, followed by 49 at the 600 yards. Three marksmen made 99, including Sergeant Armstrong (Australia).—Australian Press Association.

RUGBY LEAGUE.

INTERNATIONAL FIXTURE. Through the kind permission of the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the Southland people will be enabled to witness the first International Rugby League football match at Invercargill, on Wednesday, August 22, at the showgrounds. Already there are indications that a record crowd will greet the visitors. Both teams arrive in Invercargill on Monday by the first express. The English team will be staying at the Grand Hotel and the New Zealand team at the Southland Club. It is claimed that Rugby League football at its best is the fastest football game in existence and the meeting of two highly trained teams is always calculated to produce bright, brilliant, spectacular football. For that reason this match is arousing great interest, and while Auckland’s attendance of 30,000 spectators is not likely to be equalled in Invercargill, there should be a record crowd present. The English team is composed of brilliant players, the backs in particular playing delightful football. The first test match at Auckland produced fine football, and after an epic game, New Zealand ran out victorious by a small margin. Particulars regarding day sales of tickets are advertised in this issue*

AN EASY WIN.

WEST COAST OVERWHELMED. Greymouth, August 15. The English League team had a runaway victory over West Coast by 62 points to 13.

BOWLS.

NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Christchurch, August 15. The ballot for the annual election of officers of the New Zealand Bowling Association resulted as follows:—President, Mr S. M. Stone (Wellington) ; immediate past president, Mr A. J. Benzie (Christchurch) ; vice-president, Mr Charles J. Payne (Dunedin) ; treasurer, Mr J. Kershaw (Wellington) ; committee, North Island, Messrs G. L. Gladding (Auckland), R. N. Palkington (Hamilton), A. K. Smart (New Plymouth), G. S. Gordon (Wanganui), H. G. Mayer and M. J. Hodgins (Wellington) ; South Island, J. H. Loudon (Invercargill), J. J. Marlow and D. M. Fastier (Dunedin), A. Leslie (Timaru), F. J. Good and H. B. Oakey (Christchurch).

BOXING.

HUGHES AND HATTON DRAW. SMITH BEATS JOHNSTON. Napier, August 15. Malt Hatton (Auckland) 8.12 A fought a drawn bout with Archie Hughes (Australia) 9.5 over 15 rounds. A cut over Hatton’s right eye troubled him all the way through. The Australian established a lead in the early rounds but the Aucklander improved considerably towards the end. The decision was very popular. Hughes paid the forfeit for being overweight. Kid Smith (Hastings) 9.2, took the verdict over George Johnston (Melbourne) 9.5, in 10 rounds. Johnston apparently led a clean cut victory and the decision was not well received. GRIME’S NEXT BOUT. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) New York, August 14. Billy Grime, the Australian boxer, is scheduled to fight Steve Smith on August 18 at Bridgeport, Connecticut.—Australian Press Association.

MEN’S HOCKEY

THE NORDEN CUP. DANNEVIRKE RETAIN TROPHY. Dannevirke, August 15. The Dannevirke men hockey players maintained to-day their unbeaten record for this season when they successfully defended the Norden Cup for the fifth time this season, defeating Wanganui, the challengers, by four goals to two. Dannevirke scored the winning margin in the concluding stages of a keenly contested game. LAWN TENNIS. AUSTRALIA v. CANADA.

Montreal, August 14. In an exhibition match, Australia versus Canada, Crawford defeated Gilbert Nunns at Toronto 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 in the first singles. In the doubles Patterson and Hawkes met Wright and Crocker but the match was stopped because of darkness. Canada won the first set 6-1 and the third 6-3, while the Australians took the second 6-1, and the fourth 7-5. Hoffman defeated Arthur Ham (Toronto) 6-1, 3-6, 10-8. —Australian Press Association. FOREST HILLS TOURNEY. HUNTER DECLINES TO PLAY. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) New York, August 14. Hunter threw a bombshell into the amateur tennis ranks by stating that he would not play in the annual East v. West matches at Forest Hills on Friday and Saturday unless Tilden is invited to play and accepts. It is reported that- Tilden has not been invited to play in view of his difficulties of standing and the fear that the association may be accused of using a box-office player to increase the receipts.—Australian Press Association.

ATHLETICS.

NEW FEDERATION PROPOSED. London, August 14. At the Empire Olympiad delegates’ conference under the chairmanship of Lord Desborough, Canada proposed that Empire Games be held at Hamilton, Canada, in 1930. The consensus of opinion opposed the proposal because the Olympiads would suffer, Mr Taylor maintaining that the plan was detrimental from the international aspect and there should be either Empire Games or the Olympiad. Both together were impracticable. Messrs Horniman and Duff confirmed Mr Taylor’s opinion. Mr Amos opposed it. South Africa, India, and some British delegates, notably Mr Abrahams, endorsed the Australian view.

Finally without a plenary expression of opinion that the Empire constituents should do everything to support the Canadian scheme with the object of co-ordinating the Empire’s athletic activities and the reciprocity of hospitality the conference decided to form an Empire Sports Federation of which the constitution will be formulated by a composite body representing all the Olympic syllabus bodies, such constitution to be submitted to the dominions, when drafted, for ratification or amendment. When finalized the federation will function on behalf of the Empire.—Australian Press Association. WOMEN ATHLETES. MEETING AT STAMFORD BRIDGE. (Rec. 7.10 p.m.) London, August 15. Women athletes, representing the Empire, France and Germany, competed at Stamford Bridge, the Empire winning with 50 points. Germany obtained 41 and France 15. Miss Wilson, the New Zealander, won the 100 yards in 12 seconds.— Australian Press Association—United Service.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v. WEST INDIES. VISITORS AGAIN DEFEATED. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Rugby, August 14. England won the third test match against West Indies at the Oval to-day by an innings and 71 runs. West Indies have thus been beaten in all the three tests of this tour without England needing to bat a second time. The scores in the third test were: West Indies, first innings, 238; England, first innings, 438; West Indies, second innings 129. Hobbs scored 159 for England.—British Official Wireless. ENGLISH COUNTY GAMES. PROLIFIC SCORING BY SANDHAM. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, August 14. Rain on the second and third days spoilt some of the county cricket games. Results are as follows: — Warwickshire v. Yorkshire: Warwickshire, first innings 244 (Parsons 73). Robinson took six for 87; second innings, 21 runs for two wickets. Yorkshire, first innings, 540 runs for seven wickets, declared (Holmes 275, Robinson 57, Rhodes, not

out 52). Yorkshire won on the first innings. Nottinghamshire v. Middlesex. —Nottinghamshire, first innings 217 (Payton 75) ; Enthoven took five for 29. Second innings 243 (Whysall 62, Walker, not out 89). Robins took five for 59. Middlesex, first innings 318 (Enthoven 71, Robins 64) Second innings, 61 for four wickets. Middlesex won on the first innings.

Sussex v. Kent: Sussex, first innings, 405 (H. Parks, not out 158, A. Gilligan 104, Cornford, 57). Second innings, 390 for seven wickets (Bowley 92, Langridge Duleepsinghi 107, H. Parks, not out 74). Kent, first innings, 412 for nine wickets declared (J. Bryan 109, Molley 120). Kent won on the first innings. Glamorgan v. Surrey: Glamorgan, first innings 341 (Bell 89, D. Davies 61)). Shepherd took four for 67. Second innings, 199 for four wickets (Bates 58, Turnbull, not out 51). Surrey, first innings, 392 for six wickets (Sandham, not out 204, Gregory 74). Second innings 553 for seven wickets declared (Sandham, not out 248, Gar-land-Wells, not out 61). Surrey won on the first innings. Somerset v. Hampshire: Somerset, first innings, 288 (Longrigg 95, Glasgow 53). Judd took six for 65. Second innings 152 for seven wickets declared (Young 53). Kennedy took four for 34. Hampshire, first innings 151. Greswell took nine for 62. Somerset won on the first innings. Gloucestershire v. Essex: Gloucestershire, first innings, 315 (B. Lyon 70, Smith 69, Neale 96). Hipkin took six for 107. Essex first innings 117 for two wickets. The match was drawn. For Northamptonshire against Worcestershire Woolley made 71, W. Timms 61, and J. Timms 58. Jupp took four for 47 and seven for 113, and Thomas four for 21. Northants won. For Derbyshire against Leicestershire Storer scored 69 and Lee 81 and 107 not out. Worthington took four for 51 and five for 39, and Lee five for 31 and four for 20. For Leicestershire Shipman made 50. Snary took four for 50 Derby won.— Australian Press Association —United Service. A NEW RECORD. London, August 14. Ames, the Kent wicket-keeper, who has been selected for the Australian tour, secured an additional wicket against Sussex yesterday, making 103 which is a new record. He stumped 43 and caught 60, eclipsing Huish’s record of 102 victims in the one season which has stood since 1913.

st lb st lb Rangi Sarto . 11 8 Tycho . . . 10 6 Hyperion . . 11 7 Ms v aipuke . 10 o Captain Sarto 11 1 Faloose . . . 10 0 Message Boy 10 9 Donation . . 10 0 Rhoboro . . 10 6 WOOLSTON HANDICAP. £250. Six f urlongs. Kalos . . . 10 9 Waterlow . . 9 4 Royal Narrative . . 9 9 Lineage 10 4 Waihemo . . 9 2 Greyfinch . . 9 12 Smithereens . 9 0 Meadow Lark 9 12 Grey Wells . 9 0 Despot . . . 9 11 Broadmoor . 9 0 Fair Exchange ! 9 9 Poetess . . . 9 0 Page Boy . . 9 4 BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, £500. About two miles and a-half. Wiltshire . . 11 5 The Babe . . 9 11 Tuki .... 10 13 Radiate . . . 9 11 Jovial . . . 10 11 Ranui . . . 9 0 Dubious . . . 9 13 SPREYDON HURDLES HANDICAP, £250. One mile and three-quarters. Nucleus . . . 11 2 Nine of

Quincoma . . 10 13 Spades 10 0 Craigmore . 10 4 Royal Land . 9 0 Lady Gay . . 10 2 Carinthia . . 9 0 Lady Rangiawhio . 9 0 Passenger 10 0 N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE, £1,200. About two miles and a-half. Nukumai . .11 11 Brigadier Bill 9 13 Beau Cavalier 11 6 Peneus ... 9 10 Red Fuchsia . 11 5 Scion .... 9 0 Gaze .... 10 3 Kilburn ... 9 0 Pouri ... 9 13 AUGUST HANDICAP, £400. Six furlongs. Taboo ... 10 10 Royal Saxon 9 6 Royal Damon 10 9 Chelone ... 9 6 Kaiti .... 10 8 Decoy Bird . 9 9, Fairy Herald 10 5 Paper Boy . 9 2 Battle Miss Winkie 9 0 Colours 10 3 Malmsey . . 9 1 Royal Game 10 0 Antrim Boy . 9 1 Tuahine . . 9 8 Buoyant . . 9 0 Volant ... 9 8 Mime ... 9 0 SUMNER HANDICAP, £250. One mile. First Sight . 11 3 Marjoram . . 9 4 Teri .... 10 9 Grand Pangolin . . 10 9 National 9 3Beau Geste . 10 6 Waterlow . . 9 3 Amor ... 10 0 Wreath of Boy ... . 9 11 Mfrtle 9 0 Lancer ... 9 9 Solfello ... 9 0 Princess Kulrange . . 9 0 Mafalda 9 8 Tam Glen . 9 0 Membo ... 9 0 ISLINGTON HANDICAP, £400. One mile Black Mint . 10 8 Town Bank . 9 3 -Bisox ... 10 5 First Sight . 9 0 Taboo ... 10 3 Atareria . . 9 0 Thorndale . . 10 2 Kilmiss ... 9 0 Chickwheat . 9 9 Gold Mint . . 9 0 Rotor ... 9 4 Hoylake . . 9 0 Nincompoop 9 3 Shandre . , 9 0 Overdrawn . 9 3

600 yds T. E. Henshelwood .. 48 34 — 82 D. Pres. A. R. Wills 48 29 — W. Milley 46 28 — 74 E. J. McLauchlan* .. 45 27 2 74 M. Summers 46 26 1 73 Pres. Dr. Crawford .. 41 30 — 71 W. S. Ayson 45 25 — 70 W. McChesney .. .. 46 24 — 70 J. Morrison** .. .. 47 — — 47