SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20616, 15 October 1928, Page 10

SPORTING

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. CONCLUSION OF SPRING MEETING. SILVER PAPER WINS GUINEAS. SET SAIL SUCCESSFUL. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, October 13. The D.J.C.’s Spring meeting concluded in fine weather. The track was in good order. There was a fairly large attendance. The totalisator handled £20,611, as compared with £19,147 10/- on the second day last vear, making a total for the meeting of £34,818, as against £35,532 10/- last year, a decrease of £714 10/-. An inquiry was held info the running of Red Heather, but the explanation was accepted. The following are the results:— WAKARI HURDLES, £175. Second £25, third £lO. One mile and a-half. 2 Red Heather. 10.8 (F. Thompson* 1 4 Carinthia, 10.5 2 1 Diana's Lad, 1011 3 Ako started—3 Hard Prince 9.10, 7 Jovial 9.5, 6 Apple Dighton 9.0, 5 Erin-go-Bragh 9.0. Won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time 2min 47 3-ssecs. DOMINION HANDICAP, £2OO. Second £3O, third £l5. For two-year-olds Four furlongs. 2 H. Diver’s ch g Stealth, by Night Raid—Bendown. 8.5 (F. Voight) 1 3 B. S. Irwin s br f Nedda, by Money Order—Michaela. 7.9 (E. Rosewarne I 2 1 C. G. Dalgety’s b f Stately, by Paladin —Limelight, 7.10 (A. Eastwood * 3 (Winner trained by C. Gieseler, Wingatui.) Also ran —4 Captivate 8.2, 8 Jack-a-Dandy S.l. 11 Leading Boy 8.0, 10 Solmar 8.0, 7 Sailing Home 8.0. 6 Fair Money 8.0, Arrogant 8.0 and Blue Metal 7.13 (coupled i, 5 The Graphic 7.9, 9 Sunny Paper 7.9. Won by a length and a-half, half a length between second and third. Time 49secs. KAIKORAI HANDICAP, £2OO. Second £3O, third £l5. Hack conditions. One mile. 3 Amor, 8.3 (C. Emerson) 1 6 Wine Tray, 7.8 2 7 Full Hight. 7.7 3 Ako ran 1 Tardy 7.11, 4 Amourette 7.11, 5 Royal Hower 7.10. 2 All Comment 7.13. 9 Colonel Crawford 7.2, 10 Busy Lad 7.7. 8 Whiffler 7.2 Won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time Imin 44 l-ssecs. DUNEDIN GUINEAS, £650, Second £l3O, third £65. For three-year-olds. One mile. 1 J. Faulk’s br g Silver Paper, by Paper Money (imp.)—Silver Peak, 8.10 (A. E. Didham l 1 2 Sir George Clifford's b f Childsplay. by Autumnus —Helt er Skelter. 8.5 (C. Emerson: 2 4 G. Gerrard’s br g Noteworthy, 8.10 (L. A. Pine* 3 (Winner trained by W. M. Stone, Invercargill.) Also ran—3 Phastar 8.10 and Pound Note 8.10 (coupled). Won by half a length, eight lengths between second and third. Time Imin 42 3-ssecs. RANFURLY HANDICAP, £275. Second £4O. third £2O. One mile. 3 Dr. J. E. Roger’s b m Set Sail, by Solferino (trap. * —Strathpeffer, aged. 8.11 (P. Powell) 1 8 J. M. Samson’s br g Town Bank. aged. 7.5 . 2 4 J.« Graham’s ch m Queen Balboa, aged, 7.10 (L. J. Ellis* 3 (Winner trained by C. Gieseler, Wingatui.) Also ran —6 Count Cavour 9.9. 1 Pink Note 8.10, 7 Taboo 7.10, 2 Hoylake 7.6, 5 Overdrawn 7.1 f. Won by a bare length, a short length between second and third. Pink Note was fourth. Time Imin 41 4-ssecs. SHORTS HANDICAP, £250. Second £35. third £l5. Six furlongs. 2 Royal Saxon, 8.5 (P. Powell * .. .. 1 1 Rin Tin Tin, 7.6 (L. J. Ellis) .... 2 5 Solrose, 8.0 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Ako ran —8 Booster 9.10, 7 Money Order 9.9. 10 Receipt 8.10. 4 Silver Coot 8.0, 3 Tripawav 7.12, 6 Money Mine 7.4, 9 Eaton Bells 7.7 L 11 Erne 7.2 L Won by a short length, a long neck between second and third. Time Imin 14 3 5 sees. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, £225. Second £35, third £l5. One mile. 4 Lucy Locket. 8.13 (F. Voight) .. 1 2 Quarterdeck. 8.14 2 3 Camisader. 7.7 3 Also ran—l Front Rank 8.8, 5 V award 8.7. Won by a length, nearly three lengths between second and third. Time Imin 43secs. CLARENDON HANDICAP. £l7O. Sec-’ ond £25, third £lO. Hack conditions. Six furlongs. 2 First Raid, 9.4 (J. T. Humphries) 1 1 Royal Tractor. 10.4 2 10 Some Signal, 8.10 3 Also ran—3 Battle Maid 8.9, 4 Waving Corn 8.6 7 Red Jazz 8.5 and Win Abbey 8.0 (coupled l . 6 Impertinence 8.3, 5 Proud Knight 9.0, 13 Broadfield 8.0. 14 Salmo Salar 8.0. 11 On Watch 8.0, 9 Battle Screen 8.0, 8 All Smiles 8.0, 12 Stringbow 8.0. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time Imin 15 3-ssecs. COMMENT ON THE RACING. CLASSIC HONOURS TO INVERCARGILL. SILVER PAPER WINS GUINEAS. THREE SOUTHLAND WINNERS. Special to the Times.) Dunedin, October 13. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Spring meeting was brought to a conclusion in fine but chilly weather. There was a fair attendance, but Southland visitors were not as numerous as usual. However, the southern spectators took a leading part in the popular demonstration extended to the Inver-cargill-bred, but latterly Riccarton-trained Silver Paper, when he won the Dunedin Guineas and thus recorded his third successive victory this season for his trainerbreeder, W. M. Stone and Mr J. Faulks, of Pembroke, for whom he now carries racing livery. Silver Paper looked to have an easy win and the margin of success could have been extended had his pilot (A. E. Didham) so desired. The other southern victories were recorded by Set Sail and . Lucy Locket, both of whom are trained at Wingatui by C. Gieseler. The second win of the meeting by Lucy Locket was very popular as her owner, Mr R. Miller, is a sportsman of the first water and has supported the turf through thick and thin in the home province and elsewhere for many years past. Dwellers in the home province, who were not present at Wingatui last week, will hardly believe the fact that in a number of races on both days of the fixture the competitors were creating clouds of dust as they raced to the back stretch or rounded the home turn into the straight. In the speculative department for the Wakari Hurdle Handicap Diana’s Lad was sent out first in order of selection carrying about four hundred and thirty chances more than Red Heather, with Hard Prince about two hundred and thirty supporters off in third i>erth, but there was also strong backing for Carinthia. Prior to the start Apple Dighton took charge of his rider and ran down the straight delaying the despatch. Jumping out quickly Apple Dighton ran all over

the course to jump the first two fences | well on the outside. Going to the back Erin-go-Bragh and Carinthia were showing the way to Hard Prince and Apple Dighton, then came Diana’s Lad. Racing down the back Carinthia was in charge from Red Heather and the pair cleared out rounding the far turn to lead across the top by a dozen lengths. Before the straight was reached Red Heather had taken command from Carinthia, with Diana's Lad closing up. Clearing the final obstacle smartly lied Heather (F. Thompson) held his own to win comfortably by three lengths from Carinthia (J. T. Humphris) with Diana’s Lad (E. Shaw* about two lengths away in third berth, then came Hard Prince (a long way off* followed by Jovial (C. F. Low) and Apple Dighton (J. Kerr). The winner was suited by the distance and was evidently improved by his first day's outing. Carinthia jumped better than on the opening day, as he was hunted into his fences. Weight evidently found Diana’s Lad out, as he did not fence too well and got into trouble at several fences. Apple Dighton ran about during the early stages and tired himself. Erin-go-Bragh raced badly, the going being too hard for him. The race was run at- a fast gait, Red Heather establishing a track record by carving out a mile and a half in 2min 47 3-ssecs, as compared with the figures 2min 48secs placed against Projector (11.4) in 1925. An inquiry was held into the running of the winner on the opening day. The Judicial Committee considered that the running of Red Heather on Thursday and to-day and came to the conclusion that while his racing on the first day was unsatisfactory there was not sufficient evidence to show that the horse was not run on his merits. The rider (F. Thompson) was warned to be more careful in future. Thirteen youngsters went out to contest the Dominion Handicap, with Stately first selection carrying one hundred and twentyfive chances more than Stealth, who was one hundred and twenty friends ahead of Nedda, while there was support for Captivate (B. Brodie) and The Graphic. Captivate showed out from a good start, but Stealth quickly ran to the front from Stately, then came The Graphic. Leading into the straight Stealth (F. Voight ) stayed on well to win by two lengths from Nedda (E. Rosewarne), with Stately half a length away third, a neck in front of The Graphic (L. J. Elik) then came Solmar (C. Eastwood*, Sailing Home and Captivate. The winning son of Night Raid stayed on well and ran straight and gamely. He is trained by C. Gieseler at Wingatui for Mr H. Divers and cost his owner 115 guineas as a yearling. Nedda, who acted as runner-up is a smart filly by Paper Money—Michaela, who showed out at the start, but was steadied to come on fast in the run home. Stately ran a solid race throughout and is evidently a very genuine galloper despite her pony size. The Graphic ran a good race for a filly short of work and stayed on well to be narrowly beaten out of a place. Her turn will probably come later on. when she has been galloped on firm tracks in her preparation. Sunny Paper displayed pace, but Jack a-Dandy ran greenly by the way and the outing will do him a power of good. In scoring Stealth equalled the time record put up by Nones in 1914 as 47secs. There was keen wagering on the Kaikorai Handicap, with Tardy (P. Powell* going out as first selection, carrying about twenty chances more than All Comment, with Amor seventy friends off in third place, and Amourette three hundred and thirty friends away in fourth position. Wine Tray began well from Amor. The pair were together racing across the top of the straight, with Full Flight and Busy Lad next. When the straight was reached Amor (C. Emerson) stayed on longest to beat Wine Tray (L. J. Ellis* by half a length, with Full Hight (E. J. Burns) a neck away third, then came All Comment, Colonel Crawford and Royal Flower. The winner is a well-bred gelding by Archery— Warlove, ranking as a four-year-old pupil of T. H. Gillett, the well-known Riccarton mentor. It was up to him to secure a stake as he had disappointed his connections on a number of occasions. Wine Tray ran a good race and the three-year-old gelding by Tea Tray—Or vieta should win in the near future. Like the winner, the thirdplaced performer, Full Hight, was sired by Archery, the juvenile being a daughter of Satisfaction. She is going to be useful to her owner-breeder, Mr G. A. Kain, as a charge of J. W. Pankhurst, now of Washdyke training centre. Three withdrawals from the Dunedin Guineas left a five-horse field and Silver Paper was sent out a pronounced first selection to carry nearly seven hundred chances more than Childsplay, with the coupled Phastar and Pound Note fourteen hundred and twenty supporters off in third place. Phastar was smartest to begin, but Childsplay headed him off to lead Noteworthy past the five furlong post, then the latter moved up on even terms a little further on, while Silver Paper ranged up to the bunch from last place. As Childsplay headed for the straight Silver Paper continued to move up and joined the leader turning for home. Below the distance Silver Paper had the measure of Childsplay, while Noteworthy was dropping back. In the run home Silver Paper (A. E. Didham) easily held his own to beat Childsplay (C. Emerson* by half a length, with Noteworthy (L. A. Pine* ten lengths off third, closely followed by Pound Note (L. J. Ellis), then came Phastar (P. Powell* The Invercargillbred Silver Paper never left the race in doubt and strode away to beat Childsplay easily by half a length under a firm hold. The Paper Money gelding created the impression that he can stay on and observant racegoers who were lookers-on will now give him a bright chance of success in the New Zealand Derby next month. The success of the southern three-year-old must have been pleasing for his breeder-trainer W. M. Stone, who prepared him to race in the colours of Mr J. Faulks, of Central Otago. Childsplay raced well up to seven furlongs, and stayed on fairly consistently. When the Ranfurly Handicap came up for decision Pink Note (B. Brodie) was made a warm first selection, carrying eleven hundred and twenty-five chances more than Hoylake, with Set Sail about one hundred and sixty supporters away in third place, about four hundred and fifty supporters ahead of Queen Balboa. There was some delay at the start owing to several horses refusing to face the tapes. From a good start Set Sail was first to show out, then Overdrawn took up the running from Taboo. Approaching the far turn Town Bank moved up to the leaders. Shortly after rounding the turn Town Bank ran to the front and Hoylake moved up and chased him into the straight, then came Set Sail, while Queen Balboa made a forward move. Inside the distance Set Sail (P. Powell) overhauled Town Bank (J. L. Cotton* and went on to win by nearly a length, with the fast-finishing Queen Balboa (L. J. Ellis) three-quarters of a length off third, while Pink Note (B. Brodie) was two lengths off fourth from Hoylake (C. East wood) and Count Cavour (A. E. Ellis), who were separated by heads. With Powell replacing F. Voight, Set Sail ran much better than on the opening day over ten furlongs. She was always well placed and came out when called upon to win over a mile in smart time. Town Bank, who was well ridden by the southern jockey, J. L. Cotton, returned a solid doublefigure price for second berth, while Queen Balboa finished strongly considering the fact that she has not been up very long. The pace was crowded on from the outset, which may have accounted for Pink Note being soundly trounced as he was one of the first to move when the barrier lifted. Hoylake ran a fair race and Count Cavour travelled well under his load of weight. For the Shorts Handicap, Rin Tin Tin was sent out first in order of selection, carrying two hundred and thirty chances more than Royal Saxon, with Tripaway about two hundred and ninety friends off third, about seventy followers ahead of Silver Coot. When the barrier rose Rin Tin Tin was somewhat slow to move, while Money Order began quickly. Racing to the far turn Rin Tin Tin had taken charge to lead

Silver Coot into the straight, then came Solrose, Receipt and Royal Saxon. Rin Tin Tin led past the distance, but Royal Saxon got a nice run on the rails and threw out a challenge to the favourite. Going on strongly, Royal Saxon (P. Powell) beat Rin Tin Tin (L. J. Ellis) by half a length, with Solrose (A. E. Ellis) a neck away third, just in front of Tripaway (B. Brodie), then came Money Mine (J. L. Cotton), Silver Coot (L. A. Pine) and Booster (A. E. Didham). Had he been raced previously this season Rin Tin Tin might have commenced better, in which case he would probably have won, but Royal Saxon finished very strongly assisted by his fortunate run on the rails. Tripaway again commenced slowly, otherwise she would surely have been in the money. Front Rank was highly favoured for the Telegraph Handicap, carrying nearly five hundred and seventy chances more than Quarterdeck, with Camisader twelve supporters off in third place. Front Rank was slow to begin, while Lucy Locket at once took up the running from Camisader and Quarterdeck. As Lucy Locket led into the straight the field closed up and Front Rank looked as if she might win. but did not sustain her effort. Carrying on, Lucy Locket (F. Voight) won by a length from Quarterdeck (B. Morris*, with Camisader (L. J. Ellis) two lengths off third, then three lengths off came Front Rank (C. Emerson). The Southland-owned mare stayed on w'ell and gave C. Gieseler his third win of the afternoon as a trainer. MASTERTON RACING CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL SPRING MEETING. AN INVESTMENT INCREASE. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, October 13. The Spring meeting of the Masterton Racing Club was held to-day at Opaki. There was a good attendance. Rain fell during the first three events, but the track was in good order. The totalisator investments amounted to £13,979, as compared with £12,901 last year an increase of £lO7B. Results: NURSERY HANDICAP, £lOO. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 1 W. H. Gaisford’s Royal Flyer, by Flying King—Amandine, 2yrs, 8.8 (L. G. Morris) 1 6 S. Gibbons’ Equitant 2yrs, 7.9, (T. Metcalfe) 2 12 Dr. H. A. Gilmer’s Dueilona, 2yrs, 7.8 (C. Fratis) 3 Also started:—3 Courtlike 8.1, 8 Emotion 8.0, 11 Several Assembly 8.0, 7 Sunward 8.0,’ and Sunny Hairs 7.9, (bracketed), 10 Insurgent 8.0, 5 Push 8.0, and Sapient / .9, (bracketed), 14 Painting 8.0, 13 Bay Ronald 8.0 and Cluny 8.0 (bracketed*, 2 Coon Song 7.13, 4 Winlock 7.9, 9 Catilex 7.8. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third, Sapient was fourth. Time 50 4-ssecs. MAIDEN STAKES, £llO. Six furlongs. 2 T. M. Wilford’s Tcheka by Night Raid —Russian Maid, 3yre, 8.8, (A. Jenkins* •• 1 14 A. A. Cameron’s b m Lady Spear, 4yrs, 8.8, (L. M. Morris) 2 3 W. E. Bidwill’s Stanchion, 8.8, (C. Broughton) 3 Also started: —10 Grey Witch 8.8, 16 Kiriana 8.8, 12 Chief Singer 8.8, 6 Tripos 8.8, 1 Rillett 8.8, 7 Hygrad 8.8, 13 Ripdale 8.8, 19 Abbotsford 8.8, 19 Atholspear 8.8, 5 Mothplane 8.8, 15 Balloon 8.9, ~ 8 Battle Torque 8.8, 8 Water Spear 8.8, 17 Areamo 8.8, 10 Dainty Ways 8.8, 4 Vauchase 8.8, 9 Guide Light B.S. Won by half a length, a similar distance each between second and third, Mothplane was fourth. Time Imin Bsecs. Rillett lost her rider, T. Green. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, £l3O. One mile. 2 A. E. Patrick’s Shining Armour by Greyspear —Sunglow, syrs, aged, 10.11 (A. Hobson) 1 6 L. A. Bradley’s Star Area, 6yrs, 10.8, (Stokes) 2 1 D. McLeod s St aboard Light, aged, 10.6 (McGovern) 3 Also started:—ll Sunart 10.13, 3 Lady Gay 9.12, 4 Lin Arlington 9.9, 5 Pantagruel 98, 7 Grand National 9.2, 9 Sir Moment, 9.2, 8 Hymgreat 9.0, 12 Lady Passenger 9.0* 10 Panpadair 9.0, 13 Fairone 9.0. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Lady Gay was fourth. Time Imin 44secs. LANSDOWNE HANDICAP (hacks* £l3O. Six furlongs. 2 Mrs and A. and Mr W. Keay's Arrow Boy, by Arrowsmith—Derelict, 6 yrs, 7.7, (H. Wiggins) 1 11 B. Dooley’s Raineses 4yrs, 8.11, (Fratis) •• - 10 S. R. Hammonds Cold Air, 4yrs, 8.8 (Broughton) 3 Also started: —3 Historic 8.9, 6 Kalos 8 12, 1 Veronese 7.13, 12 Raukura 7.11, 7 Grey Mist 7.9, 4 Baskier 7.6, 5 King Quex 7.3, 9 First Ruler 7.0, 8 Bourse 7.0, 13 Red Glow 7.0, 14 Salt Petrel 7.0. Won by threequarters of a length, a similar distance between second and third, King Quex was fourth. Time, Imin 16 2-ssecs. MASTERTON HANDICAP, £250. Second £3O. third £2O. One and a quarter miles. 2 W. H. Ballinger’s Royal Game, by Royal Stag—Ariahi. syrs, 8.1 (R. J. Mackie) t 1 Dr M. S. Louisson’s Blimp, by Gasbag —Marfaux, 4yrs, 8.1, (A. G. Murray) t 6 C. Riddiford’s Wild Pigeon, 4yrs, 7.2, (C. Broughton) 3 Also started—2 Black Mint 8.11 (bracketed with Royal Game), 3 David Garrick 8.0, 5 Kilmise 7.6, 1 Vigilance 7.0, 7 Imperial Spark 7.0. A dead heat, the third horse threequarters of a length away, Black Mint was fourth. Time 2min 10 3-ssecs. LAWN HANDICAP (hacks), £l3O. One mile. 6 W. R. Kemball’e Courageous, by Thurnham —Bonnie Bouche, 4yrs, 7.2, (Savage) .. 1 5 J. A. Symond’s Billion, 4yrs, 8.2, (R. J. Mackie) 2 3 J. J. Corry’s Imarosebud, 4yrs, 7.11, (A. J. Murray.) 3 Also started: —4 Gold Lure 8.13, 1 Moorgas 8.2, 8 Holus Bolus 8.4, 9 Spearmiss 8.1, 7 Rotowhero 7.12, 2 Full Mark 7.12, 10 Volplane 7.7. Won by one and a half lengths, half a length between second and third, Full Mark was fourth. Time Imin 44secs. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, £l4O. Seven furlongs. 1 W. H. Gaisford’s Commendation, by Limond—Eulogy, 4yrs, 8.13, (L. G. Morris) 1 5 H. T. Hume’s Teri, 4yrs, 8.0, (T. Metcalfe) 2 4 C. E. Elgar’s King Midas, 4yrs, 9.5, (D. Watt) 3 Also started.—2 Horomea 9.2, 6 Pangolin 8.7, 3 Kilmezzo 7.8, 7 Decoy Bird 7.8, 8 Lin Arlington 7.7. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third, Horomea was fourth. Time Imin 29 2-ssecs. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, (hacks), £l2O. Seven furlongs. 3 A Goodman’s The Dove, by Arrowsmith—La Palma, 4yrs, 7.0 (T. Metcalf) 1 1 Mrs S. J. Parson’s Day Area 5 yrs 8.0 (C. Broughton) 2 5 C. A. Cameron’s Water Spear 3yrs 7.0 (F. Burgess) 3 Also starter!: —2 Miss Gourie 8.3; 4 Sky Bird 7.2, 7 Bridal Wreath 7.0, 6 Tatrina 7.0. Won by two lengths, a length separating second and third, Miss Gourie was fourth. Time Imin 34 4-ssecs.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB

OPENING OF SPRING MEETING. GOTHIC WINS CAULFIELD STAKES. BALMERINO WINS GUINEAS. MOLLISON BADLY BEATEN. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, October 14. The weather was fine and bright for the opening day of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s Spring meeting at Caulfield. There was a large attendance, including some New Zealanders. Imported Gothic won the Caulfield Stakes, bringing his stake winning total to over £13,000. He was placed second early in the race, but finished most strongly and won brilliantly, gaining a popular success. He is trained by the former New Zealander, Lou Robertson. His rider, J. Pike won this event more easily on a previous occasion, when he piloted the New Zealander, The Hawk, to victory. Junot King was prominent throughout and won the Steeplechase easily. The favourite, Tryst, fell at the third fence. Howson, rider of the winner, also ecored across country at Flemington the previous Saturday on Willanjie. Balmerino finished with a lightning run and won the Caulfield Guineas in the last stride. The time equalled the race record of Imin 39 : isecs, established last season when Avant Courier beat Trivalve. The winner is trained by the ex-New Zealander “Dave” Price, who prepared many light harness and galloping successful performers in the Dominion prior to settling down at Caulfield to turn out winning jumping and galloping entrants very consistently. Balmerino is handicapped at 7.3 in the Melbourne Cup and is also engaged in the V. Derby. Spear King won the first division of the Welter Handicap all the way, his rider, T. Wilson, scoring his seventh win in succession in four days. Headmore was prominent throughout, and beat the fast-finishing pair, Tyrant and Pinnacle, in the second division in time equal to the race record. Brady rode the winner. Headmore and Spear King are both by the imported English sire, Spearhead, by Spearmint. Bel Rouge led early in the Debutante Stakes, but Parkwood, finishing fast, gained the verdict. The winner is trained by F. Musgrave, who also has Spear King under his charge. Parkwood is a son of the imported Melbourne Cup winner, Backwood, and was bred by the Messrs Baillieau Brothers and ridden by the Melbourne horseman, W. Duncan. Balloni, from being in second place during the early stages of the contest, led into the straight and won the valuable Toorak Handicap easily, making his fourth successive victory of late and providing W. Duncan’s second winner of the afternoon. The time constituted a course record. The favourite, Tryst, fractured a stifle in the Steeplechase and was destroyed. The following are the results as compiled by “Sir Modred” : lOLO WELTER (handicap), of £6OO. Second £lOO, third £5O. One mile and a furlong. —First Division.— J. Wren’s br c Spear King, by Spearhead (imp.)—Queen of Florence, 3yrs, 8.0 1 King’s Consort 8.10 2 Stralia 8.9 3 Seventeen started. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third, Prince Viol was fourth. Time, Imin 56secs. —Second Division. — “Les Hilton’s” br g Headmore, by Spearhead (imp.)—Happy Saint, 6yrs, 7.0 I The Tyrant 9.4 2 Pinnacle 8.3 3 Seventeen started. Won by a long neck, a neck between second and third, Phoicn was fourth. Time, Imin 544 secs. DEBUTANTE STAKES, £1,500. Second £3OO, third £lOO. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. C. Baillieu and W. S. Robinson’s b c Park wood, by Backwood (imp.) —Yoorala, B.io 1 A. P. Wade’s ch g Gallomine, by Top Gallant (imp.)—Desmine, 7.10 .. 2 H. P. Hillman’s br g Bel Rouge, by Redfern (imp.) 7.11 .. 3 Twenty started. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third, Valaisanne was fourth. Time, 48< secs. CAULFIELD STAKES, £1,500. Second £250, third £l5O. Standard weight-for-age. One mile and a furlong. S. Green's blk h Gothic (imp.), by Tracery—Sundrilla, 6yrs, 9.4 (J. Pike) 1 W. Pearson’s br g Amounis, by Magpie (imp.)—Loved One, 6yrs, 9.1 (J. Munro) 2 E. Moss’ ch h Vaals, by Valais (imp.) —Galtee Queen, 6yrs, 9.4 (H. Cairns) 3 (Winner trained by L. Robertson. Melbourne.) Nine started. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third, the exNew Zealander. The Banker, was fourth. Time, Imin 52secs. RINGWOOD STEEPLECHASE, £6OO. Second £lOO, third £5O. About two miles. D. Kelly’s b g Junot King, by Junot —Douglas Queen, aged, 9.0 .... 1 Liverpool 9.0 2 Orange Park 9.0 3 Seven started. Won by six lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3mins 59secs. Nelanjie and Tryst fell. CAULFIELD GUINEAS, 3,000 guineas. Second £5OO guineas, third 250 guineas. For three-year-olds. One mile. J. Edmond’s br c Balmerino, by AU Black (imp.)—Anna, 8.5 (A. Reed) 1 J. E. and C. H. Brien’s br c Ramulus, by Rossendale (imp.)—Royal Pet (imp), 8.5 (M. McCarten) .. .. 2 R. E. H. Hope’s b c Merab, by Two— Tiafail, 8.5 (F. Dempstey) .... 3 (Winner trained by D. J. Price, Caulfield.) Twelve started. Won by a short halfhead, a length and a-half between second and third, Mollison was fourth. Time, Imin 39 3 sees. TOORAK HANDICAP, £1,500. Second £350, third £l5O. One mile. G. L. Scott’s br g Kalloni, by Polycrates (imp.)—Margalo, 6yrs, 7.9 (W. Duncan) 1 Mrs L. R. Buxton’s b g Highland, by Highfield—Regulator, aged, 9.7 (J. Pike) ;:•••• 2 D. Mark’s br g Reputed King, by Mountain King—Reputed, aged, 7.11 (H. Knevitt) 3 Twenty-two started. Won by four lengths, half a length between second and third. Myrian was fourth. Time, Imin 391 secs Press Association. RACING AT RANDWICK. CITY TATTERSALL’S SPRING MEETING. DON MOON LEADING WINNER. MAORILANDER PERCEPTION SUCCESSFUL. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, October 14. Events at City Tattersall’s Spring meeting at Randwick resulted as follows: NOVICE HANDICAP, with £4OO added. For horses not having won a race on the flat (maiden races excepted) exceeding £l5O in value to winner at starting. One mile. —First Division.— F. J. Gore’s br g Perception, by Psychology (imp.)—Amyrin, 3yrs, 9.3 1 Miss Australia 7.13 2 Gwillian G. 8.2 3,

Fifteen started. Clarendon piloted the field in the early stages, but Perception led into the straight and won by three lengths, with the third horse five lengths further back. Time, Imin 37Ssecs. CITY TATTERSALL’S HANDICAP, with £l,OOO added. Second £2OO, third £lOO. One mile and a-quarter. O. Falkiner’s b g Don Moon, by Don Reynaldo—Full Moon, 6yrs, 8.6 .. 1 J. A. Murdoch’s br g Dion, by Demosthenes (imp.)—Linaceae, aged, 7.3 2 F. Taverna and Miss R. Jacques’ b h Valamita, by Valais (imp.) —Tressamita, aged, 9.2 3 Fifteen started. Leadlight assumed charge from the start, attended by Dion and Don Moon. Then Dion took up the running from Don Moon and Leadlight and showed the way into the straight. Once in line for home Don Moon pushed forward to win by three lengths with Valamita half a length away third. Time, 2mins s{sees. —Australian Press Association. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. FIRST DAY’S RACES POSTPONED. HEAVY RAIN ON SATURDAY. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, October 13. Owing to heavy rain setting in at 9 o’clock this morning the first day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s Spring meeting was postponed till Monday. GORE RACING CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR SPRING RACES. (Per United Press Association.) Gore, October 14. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Gore Racing Club’s Spring meeting on October 20 and 22: — WANTWOOD HURDLE HANDICAP, £l4O.

WAIKAKA HANDICAP, £2OO. One mile, and a distance. Celerity 11. . 9 7 Apache ... 7 12 Pink Note . 9 5 Bilbo .... 7 7 Queen Balboa 8 7 Miss Winkie . 7 0 Lucy Locket 7 13 NOVICE HANDICAP, £l4O. Six furlongs.

RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL v. BORSTAL. AN INTERESTING GAME. Playing conditions were good when High School and Borstal took the field on Saturday, .the ground being dry and the sky clear. The Borstal team appeared first and welcomed the visiting team with a haka, School replying in similar strain. The game proved very interesting the play being bright and open. Several hundred spectators lined the field and became so intensely excited at frequent intervals that they surged over the side lines. Both teams showed good form, the full backs playing very sound games. The School players had the better of the passing rushes, but the Borstal boys left nothing to be desired when it came to the tight work, their handling being excellent. The Play. Borstal kicked off with the sun in their favour, but School put them on the defensive almost immediately. The Borstal full-back cleared well and followed through in good style and after a few minutes of even play Blues broke away and were awarded a penalty between the posts, the kick being successful. Borstal 3; High School 0. Even and willing play followed. School pressing hard, but the Borstal boys were collaring well. School received a free kick near the 25, but the kick went wide. Borstal initiated a fine passing rush which carried them to the line, but a good line kick to half-way saved the situation. School made a great effort to equalize, but the

Blues’ collaring was sound. School received a free kick, but gained nothing by it although they continued to keep the Blues on the defensive. From a five yards scrum Murchison went over near the corner the kick failing. Borstal 3; High School 3. School continued to attack and looked very like scoring on several occasions but good play by the Blue backs held the colours in check. Smith, who was playing wing for School, made a fine run but was pushed out at the corner. The Blues kicked to half-way and followed up with a vigorous rush, School clearing by kicking to the line. After a period of even play School made a good break, but Derby received an injury to his arm and nothing eventuated before half-time. Very even play followed the kick off, the Blues eventually getting to the Colours’ line. But good kicking saved the position. School then attacked, the forward line doing good work, but play was returned to half-way. Play surged up and down amidst tense excitement, the Blues getting into a good position only to be sent back for an infringement. They returned and made a likely dash, but the ball went out at the corner. The line out was followed by a force down and then more even play followed. School finally closed in and Borstal saved with a force. The Blues then broke away to the Colours’ 25, where they received a free kick, School forcing. More even play followed until a forward pass put the Blues on the defensive. Borstal again attacked, but a free at the goal mouth relieved, play returning to midfield. School then attacked and Hawke dropped a good goal. High School 7; Borstal 3. Time sounded a few minues later with play in midfield. Mr J. Bradford was referee. RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS. Following is a list of tables showing the positions of teams in the various club competitions conducted by the Southland Rugby Football Union during the 1928 Rugby season: —

GOLF QUEEN’S PARK CLUB. D. BENNIE WINS SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. The final of the Queen’s Park Club’s senior championship was played on the Park on Saturday, D. Bennie defeating A. Thom three up and two to play. Considering the water-logged state of the course and the heavy squalls of rain and hail that swept up at intervals the golf played was of a particularly high order, both players completing the first 18 holes in round about 82 strokes. Bennie took the first four holes but Thom hung on tenaciously and by sound golf reduced the lead at the tenth. From then on a ding-dong tussle ensued right till the finish at the 34th green. The match created the keenest interest, a large gallery following the players during the concluding stages of the game. Closing Day Mixed Foursomes. About 20 couples set out on Saturday to contest the stroke handicap with which the Queen’s Park Club brought its season to an end. When the cards were examined it was found that Mrs Georgeson and S. Wootton and Mrs Wilson and A. B. Caverhill had tied for first place, each couple being round in 84 nett. QUEEN’S PARK LADIES. CLOSING DAY. The following is the draw for thef stroke competition to begin at 9 a.m. to-day. A putting competition will commence at 2 p.m., after which trophies won during the season will be presented: To start at Bonnie Jean: Mrs Chartres v. Miss M. Stout; Mrs Fordyce v. Mrs Georgeson; Mrs Willett v. Miss Hughes; Mrs J. Wilson v. Miss D. Stout; Mrs Tait v. Mrs H. Wilson; Mrs Scott v. Mrs Peters. To start at Blighty: Mrs Stalker v Mrs Smith; Mrs Longuet v. Mrs Holder, Mrs McCallum v. Mrs McHugh; Mrs Ford v. Mrs Robinson; Miss Roscoe v. Miss McNeill. ROWING. INVERCARGILL CLUB. OPENING OF SEASON. The Invercargill Rowing Club held a successful opening day on Saturday. Although the weather made it impossible to put a boat on the water, some 30 or 40 members made their way to the boathouses where a pleasant opening function was held. The president of the club, Mr J. Ball, said that up till now he bad not had much to do with rowing, but he had taken a keen interest in it from outside. He gave reminiscences of the old, strenuous days when the boats would go out in such seas that they could hardly be seen for the spray. Nowadays they were inclined to put the launching off for another day and so another chance of training was lost. He looked forward to this season as showing a revived interest in the sport. Everyone out his best into the endeavour to-,

revivify the Invercargill drib. More strenuous training should be adopted; cigarettes and late nights should be done without during the season. In their rowing the members should study their rowing mates and get a perfect balance for the crew. ‘‘There has really been no Invercargill Rowing Club for five years. Let us ail put our best into the work and bring the club back to its old form,” he concluded. Mr W. T. Johnston, a vice-president of the club who has for many years been associated with it, spoke of the value of the sport. There was no doubt, he said, that it was one of the hardest, and the best sports a young man could take part in. The secretary, Mr G. S. Russell, reported that the past-president, Mr J. Rigg, had donated a trophy valued at £3 3/- to be allotted to the best club fours. The race would probably be rowed towards the end of the month. The club’s plant consisted of one "conundrum,” two single sculls, two double sculls, two pairs and four training fours, all in good order. TENNIS. GLADSTONE CLUB. The Gladstone Tennis Club held its official opening and annual meeting on Saturday. There was a fair attendance and before the rain set in some enjoyable games were played. The courts are in excellent order this year, having been top-dressed during the winter. At the annual meeting the following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mr A. le H. Hoyles; vice-presidents, Messrs N. A. Brodrick, H. J. Macalister, John Macdonald, T. S. Tomlinson and Drs. Stanley Brown and McCaw; secretary, Mr Hugh Russell; treasurer, Mr R. S. Mclnnes; auditor, Mr L. B. Hutton; club captain, Mr B. W. Hewat; committee, Messrs B. W. Hewat, A. E. McDonald, L. Scott, G. M. Broughton and J. Webb. It was decided to enter an A grade team in the club competitions. CRICKET. GORE MATCH POSTPONED. Owing to the inclemency of the weather on Saturday the match, Appleby v. Gore, to have been played at Gore was postponed till a later date. Town clubs held practices and managed to get some cricket in between the showers. There were good musters on all the grounds, especially of I.C.C. members, this club opening on Saturday. There is plenty of enthusiasm among local cricketers both senior and junior, and a successful season seems assured. Club competitions are scheduled to commence next Saturday. SYDNEY GRADE MATCHES. (Rec. 5.1 p.m.) Sydney, October 14. The weather was good for grade cricket. Asher, for Paddington against Rand wick, scored 128. Loder, for Northern Districts against St. George made 98. Hogg, for University against Petersham, made 86. Donnelly, for Glebe against Balmain scored 73 not out. Bowling for Gordon against Manly Campbell took six for 24. For Cumberland against Marrickville Borley took six for 50. For Petersham against University Everett took six for 72.—Australian Press Association. SWIMMING. CRABBE TO TOUR AUSTRALIA. Honolulu, October 12. Clarence Buster Crabbe, the swimmer, has accepted the Australian Swimming Union’s invitation for a tour in January.— Australian Press Association. RIFLE SHOOTING. INVERCARGILL MINIATURE CLUB. At the Drill Hall on Saturday evening the ladies’ section fired the fourth round for the championship. An own handicap competition was fired in conjunction, Miss Morrison winning the first prize and Mrs Baker the second. The following are the scores, A denoting score off rifle, B own

Sydney, October 13. Harrison’s clubmate, Travers, was runnerup for the King’s Prize with 332. He also wins the Referee Match with a score of 145 for the day’s shoot at 600, 800 and 900 yards. He scored five off the possible. Nobilius, of Warragul (Victoria), was third with 330. No New Zealanders are in the list. A tricky wind made shooting difficult. ' Harrison holds 24 King’s badges and represented Australia four times at Bisley.—Australian Press Association. CYCLING. AMATEUR ROAD RACE. ASHBURTON TO CHRISTCHURCH. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, October 13. The Ashburton to Christchurch amateur road race was decided to-day in mid-winter conditions. The wind in the morning changed from nor’west to southwest with heavy rain. The absence of the scratch man F. J. Grose, who was ill, detracted greatly from the interest in the race. With a following wind the long handicap men made the pace fast but the roads were bad and many riders met trouble with falls and punctures. The following is the list of the first ten placed men: H. J. Harper (19 minutes 2 hours 27 minutes 47 seconds, 1; W. F. Wilcoxson (94 minutes) 2 hours 18 minutes 37 2; H. Quill (14 minutes) 2 hours 23 minutes 31 l-sseconds, 3; A. McNickel (234 minutes) 2 hours 33 minutes 30 l-sseconds, 4; J. W. McNab (19 minutes) 2 hours 31 minutes 28 seconds, 5; S. Campbell (8 minutes) 2 hours 21 minutes 45 1-5 seconds, 6; T. W. Gifford (12 minutes) 2 hours 26 minutes 44 4-sseconds, 7; F. Healey (Dunedin) (14 minutes) 2 hours 30 minutes 50 seconds, 8; A. Mackie (94 minutes) 2 hours 27 minutes 7 seconds, 9; C. Poulson (21 minutes) 2 hours 40 minutes 10 l-sseconds, 10.

Wilcoxson made the fastest time and earns the title of road champion. BILLIARDS. LINDRUM v. McCONACHY. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, October 14. At billiards Lindrum made 5800 and McConachy (in play) 5,225. The best breaks were: Lindrum 455, 270, 244, 121; McConachy 442, 425, 332, 119, 108. I

One mile and a-half. lb st lb st Red Heather 11 4 Apple Dighton 9 0 Hard Prince . 9 12 Erin-go-bragh 9 0 At apo . . . 9 12 Parader . . . 9 0 Uncle Bob . 9 10 Tunamoe . . 9 0 Antrim Boy . 9 5 GORDON HACK HANDICAP, £140. Seven furlongs. Camisader 9 OTekaka . . . 7 7 Marjoram . . 8 12 Red Racer . 7 Strathnaver . 8 5 Aranoah . . 7 4 Paris . . . 8 5 Busy Lad . . 7 4 Cupid’s Dart 8 0 Colonel Battle Flag . 8 0 Crawford 7 4 Phastar . . . 7 13 Gayoma . . . 7 i Sparkling Eyes 7 10 Real Glad . ;■ 4 Battlemaid . 7 9 Royal Flower 4 Tardy . . . 7 8 Thurlow . . 7 4 OTAMA HANDICAP TROT (saddle), £140 One and a-half miles. Adois .... . scr Eiffel Tower . 24 Baby Joan . . scr Matty’s Boy . . 24 Ballwin . . . scr Tarndale . . . 24 Erin’s Pet . . . scr Winnie Heart’s Desire . scr Chrysler 36 Luvisca . . . . scr Wallace Mac . 36 Patch Pointer . scr Pere Pointer . 36 Real Home . . scr Erin’s Advance 48 Sun Cross . . . scr Caesar . . . . 48 Sun Spot . . . . scr Wilma Dillon . 60 Tussore Silk . . scr Hylas . . . . 60 Chimingdale . . scr Sunbell . . . . 79 yds bhd Sunshower . . 84 Buck Up . . . 12

Wine Tray S OFull Fling . 8 9 Some Signal 9 0 On Watch . 8 9 Tembroney 8 13 Pukemaori . 8 9 All Smiles . . 8 12 Radiant Full Flight . 8 11 Knight 8 9 Aranoab . . 8 9 Redenui . . 8 9 Banner Boy . 8 9 Rotorex ... 8 9 Bridget . . . 8 9 Roseacre . . 8 9 Broadfield . . . 8 9 Silver Fleet . 8 9 Busy Lad . 8 9 Soldan ... 8 9 Glass Jug . 8 9 Some Toff . 8 9 Insolence . . 8 9 Stringbow . . 8 9 Joan Perkins 8 9 The Rector . 8 9 Joy Bridge . 8 9 f by Adjudge— Lucky Maid . 8 9 Rose ChamberMiss Joycie . 8 9 lain .... 8 9 Night Maid . 8 9 m. by Remu— Cetchela . . 8 9 Pallas mare . 8 9 Devi Dasa . 8 9 Pound Note is ineligible. STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, £140. Six furlongs. Coomassie . . 9 0 Wine Trav . 7 12 Despot . . . 8 13 Ace of Hearts 7 11 Battle Flag . 8 8 Nanette . . 7 11 Sparkling Eyes ; 8 4 Money Mint . 7 11 Eliminator . 8 2 King Cup . 7 9 Tardy .... 8 1 Fleetoff ... 7 9 Little Queen 8 0 Rotorex ... 7 9 Red Racer 8 0 Roval Flower 7 9 Red Sea . . 7 13 Full Flight . 7 9 BALFOUR TROT HANDICAP (harness!, £140. Class 3.5. One and a-quarter miles. Aard . . . . . scr vds 1 bhd Baby Joan . . scr Eiffel Tower . . 24 Bellwin . . . scr Imperial Bonny Muir . scr Thorpe 24 Cream Chimes . scr John Appear . 24 Crown Jewel . scr Tarndale. . . . 24 Erin’s Chance . scr Mountain Queen 36 Erin’s Fortune scr Winnie Glenlogie . . . . scr Chrysler 36 Homelight . . . scr Ardgour. . . . 36 Jerelderie . . . scr Coy Bells . . . 36 Pamela . . . . scr Haerera . . . 36 Princess Pointer scr Kinness . . . 36 Rev Bell . . . scr Lady Zita . . . 36 Rosalean . scr Musical Chimes 36 Southern Joy . scr Morning Sun . 48 Sun Chimes . . scr Needles .... 60 Sunny Boy . . . scr Hush-a-bye . . 60 CHARLTON HANDICAP, £150. Eight and a-half furlongs. Comic Song . 9 5 Flying Mist . 7 5 Roval Saxon 8 13 Father Lucy Locket 8 13 O’Flynn 7 3 King Balboa 8 8 Camisader . 7 3 Receipt . . . 8 7 Divinial ... 7 0 Sol rose . . . 8 2 Solzia .... 7 0 Bilbo . . . 8 0 Soltoe .... 7 0 Miss Winkie 7 7 Spean Bridge 7 0 The Harp . . 7 7 Some Rose . 7 0

First Grade. p. Matches Points For Agst. Pt. W. L. D Star . . . 12 9 2 '■> 194 81 20 Pirates . . 12 8 •> 198 115 18 Blues . . . 11 4 7 0 128 174 8 Southern 11 0 11 0 82 232 Second Grade. P. W. L. D. For Agst. Pt. Wai kiwi 13 9 1 3 139 61 21 Marist . 13 7 3 3 178 87 17 Bluff . . . 11 7 3 1 122 108 15 Star. 12 7 , > 0 119 130 14 Blues • . 13 6 5 2 113 99 14 Pirates . . 11 4 2 104 71 10 Rimu . . . 12 1 9 2 73 112 4 Old Boys . 12 1 10 1 52 232 3 Third Grade P. W L. D. For Agst. Pt. Borstal .. 15 11 3 1 23 High A .. 13 11 o 0 22 Blues . . . 13 9 3 1 292 74 19 Marist . . 13 9 4 0 277 75 18 Southern . 13 6 0 76 131 12 Waikiwi 9 5 4 0 59 83 10 Bluff . . . 9 3 6 0 19 195 6 Pirates . . 10 3 7 0 23 237 6 Star . . . 10 8 0 19 193 4 High B . . 8 1 7 0 39 133 2 Old Boys . 9 0 9 0 16 178 0 Borstal and High S chool V whose points are as yetincomplete, play off for the championship this afternoon Fourth Grade. P. W. L. D. For Agst. Pt. Southern . 10 9 1 0 156 32 18 Blues . . . 11 7 4 0 122 86 14 High . . . 10 5 4 1 102 87 11 Technical . 10 5 4 1 121 97 11 M arist . . 10 3 0 86 131 6 Waikiwi . 9 0 9 0 9 183 0 Fifth Grade. P. w. L. D. For Agst. Pt. Marist • . 8 7 1 0 199 15 14 Technical . 8 3 1 51 47 11 High A. . . 10 4 4 2 63 89 10 High B. . . 10 0 9 1 24 186 1 Wednesday Competition. P. W. L. D. For Agst Pt. Southern . 8 1 0 95 ao 14 Blues . . . 7 4 3 0 79 61 8 Pirates • . 7 0 7 0 46 97 0 Aggregate Cup. The club obtaining most points throughout the grades: Marist, 1.26 . 1 Blues, 1.11 .. 9 Southern, 1.10 3 Star. 1.07 4 Waikiwi )0 Pirates, .75 . . 6 High School, . "3 7

handicap, C penalty and A total: — Miss Morrison A. . 58 B. 25 C. 6 D. 77 Mrs Baker . 66 10 76 Mrs Maher . 62 13 — 75 Mrs Morev .. . 66 8 — 74 Mrs Stewart . 62 9-i 14 66 Mrs Hicks . 47 8 — 55 Miss Fogarty . 41 12 — 53 AUSTRALIAN KING'S PRIZE.