SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20633, 3 November 1928, Page 10

SPORTING

Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting opens <o-day. N.Z. Cup Handicap will come up for decision. First race each day at 12 noon. V.R.C. meeting opens at Flemington to<ay. The Derby is the chief attraction in which New Zealand is represented by Prince Humphrey. The Dargaville Racing Club’s Spring meeting will conclude on the Avondale course to-day. A reminder:—Entries for South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Summer meeting close on Tuesday. Mr T. Baird's mare Fairlady, by Our Thorne, a very nice filly foal by Waverley and is booked to visit Drusus. At the farm where Drusus is located is a filly foal that is very classy looking and a perfect pacer. This foal is by Author Dillon—and dam is by Cathedral Chimes —Country Queen. Pride, who claims an engagement in the Spring Plate at Riccarton to-day, and is also in the Oaks, is a bay filly by Sutala —Egotism, owned by Mr G. D. Greenwood. Pride, who is sister to the Douro Cup winner, Wayward, has not yet raced. Evidently Mr V. Riddiford will have to get a new trainer for his team, as Captain Gage-Williams, who for some time past has been in control of his representatives, informed an Auckland Sun representative last week that he leaves shortly on a trip to England. While being worked in saddle at Epsom a few days ago Nihilist Junior fell and had to be destroyed. Last season Nihilist Junior, who was then trained in Central Otago by P. Gallagher, won three races, and was placed in eight others, his stable winnings being £568. The highest weight carried to victory in the Melbourne Cup by a three-year-old is 7.13, under which impost Newhaven scored in 1896. In the race of 1897, Aurum carried 8.6 into third place behind Gaulus (7.8) and The Grafter (7.7). Gaulus was a six-year-old and The Grafter five years old. It will, therefore, be recognized what a big task was exacted from Aurum. The up-to-date method of keeping the Trentham track in order attracted a lot of notice during the Wellington meeting. A tractor pushed three plants placed a few inches apart and pulled a very wide and not too heavy roller. The wheels of the tractor are unusually wide, and it was driven round the track between races and, even up to the last event on the card, in order to provide a good galloping surface for every field on the programme. Discussing the running of the Caulfield Stakes, won by Gothic, a Melbourne writer says: “Another who pleased immensely was the ex-New Zealander, The Banker. He has not raced much in the past few months, but he is evidently fit and well. On the tracks he has done everything that has been asked of him, and to-day’s races led to an impression that he is preparing for his Melbourne Cup engagement. Bon Rose, one of the Oaks fillies, who is also engaged in the Spring Plate, is by Boniform from Pot Pourri. She was not raced last season, and in a couple of starts this term she has one third. She filled this position in a hack event at the Geraldine meeting last month behind First Raid and Waving Corn. This is not classic form., but Bon Rose is bred well enough, and apparently is considered good enough to run in the Oaks and have a chance. Advice has been received from Gore that farther bookings to the American stallion Drasus are as follows: —Erin’s King—Four Chimes mare; Four Chimes—Jenny Bell mare, half sister to Bell Harold; Sungod mare; Bellman —Cloth of Gold mare; Wallace L. mare; Four Chimes—King Harold mare; Petereta —Pert*mare; Bellman—Berlin Addullah mare, the dame of Bricklayer; Adonis—Sir Hector mare; Four Chimes—Mambrino King mare; Rich Gift —Logan Pointer—Avonia. Highland, who has won imported weight-for-age honours in Victoria this season, is now in his seventh year, so that he is included with the veterans. At the close of his five-year-old career Highland was bought privately from Mr J. H. S. Barnes of Queensland, by a commissioner acting for Mrs L. R. Buxton, and at six years old the horse won several good races. Highland is engaged in the Melbourne Stakes, to be run at Flemington on Saturday. At the opening of the West Australian Turf Club’s season this month, Pure Blend (Tea Tray—Takahu) won the fillies’ section of the Initial Stakes. She led all the way, and despite the fact that she lost ground by running out at the turn, she won by two lengths. Her time for four furlongs, 49sec, is a new State record. The winner (says a Perth writer) is a handsome filly, and was purchased privately at at Sydney sales by MF’E. Lee Steere, chairman of the W.A.T.C., for 400 guineas, and a £lOO contingency out of the first win. Pure Blend beat 20 others, and seems to be exceptionally good. On the same day the ex-Aucklander, Spoony, also got on the winning list. Hynanna is back home from his unsuccessful trip to Victoria and according to reports from Masterton the chestnut is sore and he is to have a short rest. Hynanna, like many another New Zealand horse, did not thrive in Australia, hnd it is peculiar about Dominion stock that they either do well in the Australian climate, or badly; there are no half measures. Hynanna may show in the Dominion in the autumn that he is still a galloper well above the ordinary. His travelling mate, Thurnbell, also failed to earn the cost of his transportation. Both horses when they left New Zealand looked the picture of health and condition, so that their complete failure is all the more disappointing. Both Commendation and Hynanna were early boom horses for the Caulfield Cup in successive years and cost ante-post packers some good money. • —Evening Post. “How many flat races of two miles are included in events of the New Zealand Turf?” was the nature of a question addressed to me by a correspondent, writes “Phaeton.” This, it will be quickly recognized, can be very readily answered, for the number is now down to three, the New Zealand Cup, the Auckland Cup, and Trentham Gold Cup. In disposing of a question based on this distance question one is tempted to dip into old-time history and to realize the altered state of affairs. The Auckland Cup and Wanganui Cup were once run over a course extending to two miles and a-quarter, the distance of the Dunedin Cup was two miles and a distance, while the Wellington Cup was run over a two-mile course, and quite a number of the minor clubs fixed the distance of its leading race similarly to the latter. The C.J.C. Handicap, which gave place to the New Zealand Cup in 1883, was always run over a two-mile course, and the Canterbury Cup, run at weight-for age, had a long life as a two-mile and a-quarter event, but what was termed “the exigencies of the situation” caused the C.J.C. Committee to this year cut down the distance of the weight-for age race to a mile and threequarters. Considering that the- Canterbury Cup figured on the spring programme, the step taken in reducing the distance can do doubt be stoutly defended. All the same, it would be refreshing to recognize an awakening and something like an enthusiastic cry in the air, “Keep up the distances.”

CANTERBURY RACING NOTES. THE N.Z. CUP GATHERING. LEADING PERFORMERS AT RICCARTON. RIDERS FOR SOUTHERN RACERS. BRIGHT GLOW LOOKING WELL. COMMENDATION HARDLY READY. NOTES BY “SIR MODRED.” Christchurch, November 2. The three-year-old filly, Sarnia, has improved to a very noticeable extent since seen in action at Grand National time and E. Scoullar has her very well at present. The daughter of Paladin—Carette, who is very like the Invercargill Red Sea, in colour and conformation, gallops fast and stays well and indications poiqt to Mr. F. E. Shaw’s representative playing a leading part in the Oaks contest next week. The Riccarton-trained Sir Roy is well forward and it is on the cards that the stablemate to Night March will win a race during the New Zealand Cup meeting. He can run out a good mile and a quarter. There is ho doubt about the fact that Silver Paper has progressed for the better since he accounted for a double at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Spring meeting, but, to the writer’s mind improvement is more marked in the case of his half-sister Aspiring. The daughter of Some Boy II has grown up and filled out in a very satisfactory fashion with the result that she is now more like her dam, Silver Peak, than ever. Perfectly mannered, Aspiring can travel very fast, and it is thought here that she will go out first favourite for the Welcome Stakes on Saturday. She will be piloted in her classic engagement by C. Emerson, who has every confidence in his mount. He says that the southern filly can be directed with one finger and depended upon to jump cut very smartly, in fact, the Riccarton horseman ia of the opinion that he has never handled a better allround two-year-old racer as far as manners and ability go, which is high praise, indeed, as he has been on the backs of very many brilliant and cleverly-educated baby racehorses in his time. Silver Paper, by the way, will be ridden by L. A. Pine in the Stewards’ Handicap, while A. E. Didham is to have the opportunity to win the N.Z. Derby on the Paper Money juvenile. The New Zealand Derby candidate, Concentrate, by Kilbroney—Oratress has not developed as expected. He displays very little improvement in this respect since he raced as a two-year-old, in fact, he is rather mean in driving-power development and does not fill the eye as a classic race candidate when a mile and a half has to be faced under 8.10. Limerick’s brother, Roscrea, may have been off colour in Sydney, but he is certainly coming on again now and may be difficult to beat in the Spring Plate on Saturday. He has been moving freely and well on the Riccarton tracks this week and Invercargill jockey, J. L. Ellis, may find him quite a decent mount on Saturday. Should the descendant of Roesendale score during the New Zealand Cup meeting the element of chance will have entered into his success in a curious fashion He was sent home from Sydney to be blistered, but the operation was countermanded by cable in order that F. D. Jones might get back home to conduct the operation personally, as he had been informed of a more suitable blistering mixture than that in use at his home quarters. Finding out later that the recommended standard, Jones on his return to Riccarton, would not use it and by this time Roscrea was moving more freely on the tracks. Finally it was decided not to blister the 'three-year-old at all and Limerick’s relative now looks like getting some of the money in j the Derby race. Anybody prepared to support a N.Z. CupStewards’ Handicap combination on looks and with some regard for performances could not do better than follow the pair of five-year-old mares, Oratrix, by Kilbroney—Oratress and Bright Glow, by Day Comet from Red Dolly. Judged from a physical standard both are well-grown, aristocrats to look upon, and apparently trained to the hour. They may not turn up trumps in the leading events referred to but Oratrix and Bright Glow create the impression that they will win races at the forthcoming fixture here. Southern horseman L. J. Ellis has a very fit Cup mount, as Oratrix shows no ill-effects of her campaign and hard race in the Metropolitan Handicap (one mile and five furlongs I at Randwick recently when she was narrowly beaten by Jocelyn after sustaining a rather bad passage. H. B. Lorigan gave her a short let-up on her return from Sydney and she is now good to look at and moving freely, a striking looking daughter of the New Zealand Cup winner of 1920. Bright Glow, who is also a mare to be proud of from her Taranaki owner’s point of view, is the right stamp of prospective galloping champion, as she has size and quality on her side backed up by an ever-improving turf record embracing very smart performances over from six furlongs to one mile and a half during her first season on the turf, a rather unique claim. Champion racehorses, as a rule, can both gallop fast and stay and Bright Glow belong to this category. Take last season, for instance, when she was beaten by a length under 8.0 in the Thompson Handicap (one mile) by Joy King (8.3) in a very big field in 1.39? and came out two days later to win the Suburban Handicap (six furlongs) at Trentham carrying 8.5 in the brilliant time of Imin llsecs. J. Fryer has the reputation in the North Island of being a very capable trainer and this has been well-earned if the condition of Bright Glow can be taken as any criterion. It can therefore be claimed with truth that Oratrix and Bright Glow are very attractive racehorsct’, produced at the best of ages, and appealing as likely stake winners during the C.J.C. Spring meeting of the present season. The Solferino gelding, Booster, is looking lighter than usual at present,,but he bears a well-trained appearance for all that. In the past he has sprinted well when big and fresh and now that he has been “reduced” he may stay on better, and he certainly looks to be at present built that way. He is campaigning at present under the care of B. H. Brodie at Riccarton. The novice hurdler Apple Dighton, who is being developed the right way by the Wingatui trainer G. Feilding, is now at Riccarton and may be started over the little sticks in public prior to the close of the N.Z. Cup fixture. The North Island hurdler Troilus who is now owned in Christchurch, is a rather good looking gelding and jumps well when crammed into his fences, but when schooled alone by Ivan Tilson on Wednesday morning, he gave a rather sour display. He was protesting going to each of two rows of battens with his tail switching and twisting savagely while he ran about in approaching the timber but he leaped well. It is claimed for the exNorth Islander, however, that he jumps well and races kindly in company and this may be so, but he is certainly a somewhat temperamental son of Bisogne—Avena. The two-year-old filly Francolin has apparently done well on her travelling and racing of late and Wingatui mentor F. Shaw, has her presenting a bright appearance, while she moves very freely. The daughter of Paper Money—Philomela raced very consistently at Wingatui and Trentham of late and those who fancy her chances in the Welcome Stakes this week can rest assured that she has not lost form as the result of strenuous travelling and racing. The four-year-old Romeo gelding, Teri, is a horse who may win in minor company at the New Zealand Cup meeting, as«he is forward in condition, gallops well, and generally looks the part of a very useful performer.

It was stated in print the other day that the 2300 guinea yearling by Limond—Homage, who' will race as Honour for Mr. G. D. Greenwood, may cause a surprise in the Welcome Stakes. This may be so, but not for the writer unless he is going to furnish into a wonder horse to more than justify his extended price. At present the big and handsome chestnut colt looks very much above himself and not yet ready to jump out from the barrier like a Welcome Stakes winner should. It is very plain that he has not been thoroughly keyed up by R. J. Mason, who may get him ready for rich autumn engagements. It is on the cards that the descendant out of Limond will grow into the beau ideal of a Derby candidate but that time is a long way off at the present juncture. The Dunedin-owned youngster, Gold Tinge, is particularly well furnished for a two-year-old in addition to being grown like a racer of more mature age, but he has yet to reproduce his scoring form of Randwick, where he showed a clean pair of heels to the Australian male competitors of his age in the rich Breeders’ Plate. When inspected on Wednesday morning he gave the impression that he is somewhat above himself at present, although he is fresh and bright. He might easily fill out into a fine stamp of Derby candidate for next season or even come to hand sooner and win big money during the .autumn. However, his connections are satisfied that he will race well during the present and incoming week and this fact must be accepted as in his favour. Mr. W. T. Hazlett’s Wellesley Stakes winner, Speed Light, is a charming brown filly with dappled hind quarters, sound in wind and limb and truly shaped. She has not the length of the other southern Welcome Stakes female candidate, Aspiring, but she is evidently trained to the day and likely to give a good account of herself in the near future. Her trainer, S. Waddell, is not at all likely to be present at the forthcoming Riccarton fixture, as he had to take to his bed again a few days ago when apparently recovering from a severe illness in his home quarters at Napier. Mr. Hazlett's New Zealand Cup entrant, Beacon Light, does not, to the writer’s idea of matters, look as well as when last seen out at Riccarton. He has evidently been kept up to the collar as far as real Cup work goes, but he lacks the muscular appearance to be found in his make up earlier in his career. Varying reports have been circulated of late as to the form of the New Zealand Cup candidate, Rotor, but there does not appear to be anything wrong with the descendant of Tractor. He has come through a solid preparation and when called upon can gallop a smart eight or ten furlongs, which is a sure indication of progress where a N.Z. Cup horse is concerned. The Tractor gelding is as well as his admirers could wish and it now remains to see if he is good enough. E. Scoullar’s pupil is a Cup acceptor to be kept well in view and it is safe to say that he will race well in his big test on Saturday or later next week. The Riccarton-trained Polydectes has been disposed of to a West Australian buyer and it is stated here that Redenui, by Paladin—War Lady, prepared in Invercargill by J. A. Rowland, will accompany him to Australia. The five-year-old gelding Mendip arrived here with Desert Glow and presents a welltrained appearance. The son of Bisogne is a useful performer and very well at present. He is just the sort to win a minor race at the C.J.C. Spring meeting, hence his racing at Riccarton will not be without interest. Mendip, who is within a few pounds of galloping his way out of the back class, may be tried over the battens some day as a very useful racehorse. Commendation will not race at the C.J.C. Spring meeting on Saturday, but will be started early next week to assist him when called upon to play his part in the Stead Gold Cup on the final day of the gathering. The big Limond racer is not nearly at his best yet and keen observers do not anticipate that he will be really ready for high-class business until Christmas time, a date that suggests the Auckland Racing Club’s Summer meeting. That good sprinter, Money Order, creates the opinion that he is coming back to form, although he is yet somewhat on the robust side. He has been improving with every gallop of late and in the event of a “stand up” he should soon be in the money again. The ex-Grand National Hurdle Race winner, Wharncliffe, is getting through easy exercise at Riccarton at present. The Thurnham gelding is very big and bright, but in great fettle to commence his autumn and winter training. He moves soundly enough walking and cantering, but there may be another story to tell later on, although it is sincerely to be hoped that he trains on to become one of the leading crosscountry performers in the land, as at the present time they are oil too few. YESTERDAY’S WORK. INTERESTING SPRINT EFFORTS. ROYAL SAXON EXHIBITS DASH. , SET SAIL IN TROUBLE. ‘ (Special to the Times.) Christchurch, November 2. Drizzling rain fell overnight and early this morning, but the downfall had ceased when operations commenced at Riccarton at 5 a.m. The sky subsequently cleared and now experienced weather prophets are certain that Cup day will be marked by favourable climatic conditions with the track in excellent order and probably fast. There was not a great deal of serious galloping to-day, but several interesting sprinting efforts were placed on record. Historic and Panther were early workers separately, getting through steady pacing. The former who displayed great promise at National time does not fill the eye as expected, but he has recent smart form to recommend him. There was no sign of soreness about Footfall when he performed a working gallop over a mile and a-quarter in 2min 22 2-ssecs. He pulled- up well. Speed Light and Cossack Chief sprinted down the straight in the presence of owner W. T. Hazlett, who subsequently took a hand in inducing Lucky Light to see the error of her ways in refusing to face her task. Speed Light improves on acquaintance and is certain to develop into one of the best looking representatives of her noted dam Simper, while there is no room for doubt regarding her galloping ability. Booster and Banket galloped five furlongs in Imin 4 3-ssecs, the last half in 51 l-ssecs. Banket moves well and gallops fast when hurried up. Duellona and First Money attracted attention by sprinting four furlongs in 49 2-osecs. It was a smart performance and it is easily apparent that the pair both possess the gift of galloping. There will be a great gathering of two-year-olds at the coming meeting, and those competent to judge by experience and long acquaintance with Riccarton Spring fixtures claim that on looks they will be found the best collection seen out for many years past. Malmsey, who was treated to steady pacing is a very fit mare and almost certain to run good races at the approaching fixture. Teri who is very well, finished a long way in front of Decoy Bird over half a mile in 52 2-ssecs. Cimabye and Gold Tinge separately did ‘steady pacing on the sand. Admirers of the former can rest assured that their fancy will strip well at the meeting opening to-morrow. •

Silver Paper was being held back to Aspiring during the early stages of a sprint down the straight, but the youngster tackled her elder half-brother in rare style ovfer the last 100 yards to show the way home a neck to the good. Both pulled up well and appear to be ready to give of their best in their forthcoming engagements. Aspiring is likely to start first in order of selection for the Welcome Stakes but she will have her work cut out to win as there are other smart baby gallopers about. Many things may happen where youthful racers are concerned during the Spring term. Rapier was not fully extended when he covered a mile in Imin 53secs. He pleased his friends by his willingness to carry on while he pulled up well. The present intention is to start Footfall in the Metropolitan Handicap on Monday when the race is expected to improve him for the Canterbury Cup contest later. Crown Area was seen to advantage with Moorgas in a run over five furlongs in Imin 7secs. Bright Glow worked at three-quarter pace, striding out particularly well. It is understood that Star Stranger’s condition shows no improvement, and he can be marked down as a very unlikely starter in the meantime. Chelone galloped half a mile in 51sec. Mandane, who has to be kept hard at it to check her natural tendency to grossness, galloped well in covering a mile in Imin 48 2-ssec. The Panmure mare is very well at present and her connections anticipate that she will race well at the meeting now under review. Two visitors in Royal Game and Reremoana were treated to steady pacing. The latter is going to strip a very fit gelding, while he never looked better on any previous visit to the South Island. Black Mint and King Midas may also be placed as two North Islanders who appear to be at their best. The latter is a useful galloper if his track work is any criterion. The weather greatly improved after the breakfast adjournment, but there was very little doing. Night March worked on the plough. The son of Night Raid has improve! to a very noticeable extent of late, although not at his best yet. He should be capable of racing well •at the meeting. His stablemate, Sir Roy, creates the impression that he is very near the top of his form, and it is almost safe to say that he will win money on one of the four days’ galloping races ahead. The Canterbury Jockey Club has decided to introduce the recall flag at the approaching meeting as a means to prevent trouble where the starter’s efforts are concerned. The Wingatui trainer, J. Fielder, is here with the two-year-old filly Nedda, by Paper Money—Michaela. She has done well since filling second place in the Dominion Handicap at the recent Dunedin Jockey Club fix- ' ture, and is undoubtedly developing into a very attractive youngster. Set Sail was trotted a couple of rounds on the sand, watched by her anxious trainer. It. is stated that she over-reached when coming off the track on Thursday and injured herself in front. She bears an enlarged joint, but whether it will prevent her racing or not has yet to be ascertained. At present, however, as far as the writer could see, her prospects are not too bright. Celerity 11. and Spean Bridge worked separately on the sand to-day, being given the lightest tasks. The former races in the Criterion Handicap on Monday and will probably be a starter in the Stead Gold Cup next week when she will meet a field for the first time. Nucleus more than held her own in a gallop over a mile with Apple Dighton. An interesting gallop took place over five furlongs when Beau Geste, Royal Saxon and Solrose ranked as the starters. The firstnamed jumped away ahead of his rivals, who were hardly ready, and showed the way home to Royal Saxon with Solrose several lengths away. Beau Geste covered the distance in Imin 3 l-ssec, the last half in 50sec. It was a smart effort in which Royal Saxon has to be awarded the honours as he was on the outside and almost caught the leader with a brilliant dash over the last 50 yards. Royal Saxon is at the top of his form, and is almost certain to race prominently in the near future. Solrose is not at her best at present. Cashier galloped four furlongs in 52sec and Consent a shade slower over a similar distance. Gay Sonnet pleased very much when she carved out the last six of seven furlongs in Imin 17sec. This mare is well forward and greatly fancied in certain quarters as a likely winner. The Auckland horseman, H. Wiggins, is on his way south to ride Shining Armour in the Cup. Childsplay will be piloted in the Stewards’ Handicap by J. Barry. The Riccarton horseman, C. Emerson, has no engagement as far as the Stewards’ Handicap is concerned. The following North Island horses arrived yesterday: Black Mint, Royal Game, Moorgas, Pangolin, Desert Lad, Panther, Crown Area, Partaga, Benzora, Nukumai, Beaumont, Kilbronoyth, Kilperon and Pass Book. At Riccarton this morning an attempt was made to school Beaumont, but he bucked over the battens at the first attempt and refused at the next fence, giving a very mulish display. However those who know him claim that he will do better in a race. He fell on the flat when racing between the obstacles at Wellington. The horse is sound and looks well. The five-year-old mare Wild Work, by Autumnus—Helter Skelter, has been sold by Sir George Clifford to a Central Otago owner. The Wingatui trainer, J. Cotter, had Tembroney and Thurlow working lightly on the tracks here to-day. The well-known pacer, Jackie Audubon, has been disposed of by J. J. Kennerley to W. J. Murphy, Wellington, and will in future be trained by J. Shaw at Auckland. The horse will race in his new owner’s colours at Addington next week. The price paid for this very promising performer is said to have been £lOOO. Several North Island light harness owners were anxious to secure the horse, but the Wellington enthusiast stayed the longest. Jackie Audubon is a very smart horse, and it is claimed that he can see out a two-mile journey with fire if put to the test. Greta Bingen has been working well at Addington, and as a result has come into increased favour for the New Zealand Trotting Cup. His stablemate, the square trotter Peter Swift, is reported to be very well and likely to play a prominent part in the Dominion Handicap next week. The two-year-old filly Francolin is beginning to display the effects of strenuous racing and travelling, but she is well behaved and this may assist her in approaching valuable engagements. The Timaru mentor, E. J .Ellis, has Money Mine and Vaward here, while Royal Tractor has also arrived. A good judge who has just arrived from Australia informs the writer that Strephon and Oatendale are likely to beat Prince Humphrey in the V.R.C. Derby to-morrow, and also that the first-named will be very hard to dispose of in the Melbourne Cup.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the > first day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s New Zealand Cup meeting on November 3,6, 8 and 10: SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, £4OO. Two miles.

DARGAVILLE RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY, The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Dargaville Racing Club’s meeting:—■

TO-DAY’S RUNNERS. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, November 2. Fine sunny weather should make the Avondale course in perfect order for the concluding day’s racing to-morrow of the Dargaville Club. Excellent acceptances have been received and in the first event, the Hore Hore Hack, the number of acceptors just reaches the safety figure, viz. 28. A lot of fancied horses yesterday had their chances ruined through interference and wretched riding and among them could be mentioned Valkon, Liaison, Schorr, Stormy, Love Call, Blue Spear, Abbey Queen and Maori Boy. The following should be among the favourites in their engagements:— HORE HORE HANDICAP (Noon) Blue Spear and Lunette. OMANA HANDICAP, (12.45)Liason and Abey Queen. KIRIKOPANI HURDLES (1.35): Mangani and Pekatahi. JUVENILE HANDICAP (2.so):—Love Call and Carl Idem. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (3.8) Royal Doulton and Branson. RUAWAI HANDICAP (3.43):—Awarere and Lady’s Boy. HOANGA HANDICAP (4.37)Tidal and Maori Boy. FINLAYSON MEMORIAL:—Stormy and Schoor. UPPER CLUTHA RACING CLUB. HANDICAPS DECLARED. The following handicaps have been declared for the Upper Clutha meeting:— FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— R.oyal Asset 10.11, Ahuriri 10.1, Aspiring 9.13, Incursio 9.5, Wild Berry 9.3, Ballingard 9.3, Solfern 9.0, Larkaway 9.0, Little Queen 9.0. UPPER CLUTHA HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—Silver Paper 11.9, King Sol 11.0, Royal Asset 9.13, Ahuriri 9.3, Cairnmuir 8.11, Incursio 8.7, Green Cloth 8.7, Red Birch 8.0. LUGGATE HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Solfern 10.2, Barney Google 10.2, Larkaway 10.0, Ell Boa 9.5, Radiant Knight 9.0, Town Major 9.0, Pacific Star 9.0, Mount Boa 9.0. WANAKA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —King Sol 11.11, Royal Asset 10.11, Ahuriri 10.1, Cairnmuir 9.9, Incursio 9.5, Ballinagard 9.3, Wild Berry 9.3, Barney Google 9.3, Larkaway 9.1, Little Queen. 9.0, Town Major 9.0, Red Birch 9.0. ALBERTON TROT. One mile and a-half. —Harrotha 108yds bhd., Gay Girl 84, Sid Wilkes 48, Logan Fay 48, Wild Ridge, Luvisca, Dynamo, Magneto, Lady Houi, Daphnedale, Wallace Dillon scr. HAWEA HANDICAP TROT. Two miles. —Harrotha 132yds bhd., Gay Girl 108, Sid Wilkes 72, Wild Ridge, Luvisca, Bonny Patch, Magneto, Wallace Dillon, Lady Houi scr. VICTORIA RACING CLUB. THE MELBOURNE CUP. FIRST PRIZE WORTH £9769. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 8.30 p.m.) Melbourne, November 2. D. Lewis will ride Alfred the Great in the Cup. Galltis and Balmerino ran four furlongs on the sand in 51secs. Prince Humphrey did serviceable work. Ramulus and Reonui galloped three furlongs in 37|secs. J. Pike arrived to-day and will be riding Strephon and Gothic. The weather is fine and bright. The first prize to the winner of the Melourne Cup is worth £9769. CRICKET. TEAMS FOR TO-DAY. The following will represent Appleby third eleven to play Union at Appleby grounds:—Sutherland (2), Marchant, Maxted, Barrett, Gibb, Storrie, Stiles, Wood, Leary, Laurie. Emergency, Schroeder. The following will represent Appleby 2nds versus Waikiwi at Waikiwi to-day at 2 p.m. sharp:—F. Watson, N. Poole, H. Roberts, A. Wilson, R. Caimey, P. Beale, Thomas, Leopold, D. Stott, A. Leek, H. Dustin. Emergencies: C. Schroeder, A. Logan, T. Dawson. The following team will represent Waikiwi Cricket Club in their match against Appleby to-day at Waikiwi at 2 p.m.:—Lilley, Kingsland, Henry. Mitchell, Dennis, Shieffelbein, Allen, McDonald, Tansley, Melvin, Woodward, Dunlop, Jackson. Marist second grade XI to play Union on Rugby Park at 2 p.m.:—Ryan, Gonley, Reddington, Maher, Morgan, Ix>ck, Carroll, Petrie, Cavanagh, Elliott, Henley, Sheehan, Mahoney, Toomey, Hislop and Walsh. Marist third grade XI to play High School B on High School grounds at 2 p.m.:—Milne, Hallamore, Beadle, Wybrow, McEwan, Lynch, Ward, Hartigan, Riddell, Messent, Walsh, B. Butler, Francis and Thomas. BOWLS. NEW ZEALANDERS IN SUVA. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Suva, November 2. The New Zealand bowlers defeated Suva by three rinks to one and 80 points to 62. Caughley (Suva), formerly of New Zealand, defeated Parker by 19 points to 16. —Australian Press Association. INVERCARGILL CLUB. The following will represent the Invercargill Club against the Southland Club on the latter’s green on Wednesday, November. 7, at 2.30 p.m.:—A. J. Geddes, W. J. Stead, W. Mcßryde, J. Holloway; I. Thomson, W. T. Gilbert, F. H. Johnson, H. G. Mason; T. Holmes, R. H. Osten, W. Manson, R. Holmes; W. Miller, Cassels, A. Gutzwitz, C. G. Good. INTER-CLUB MATCH NORTHEND v. TE RANGI. The following will represent Te Rangi to-day on Te Rangi green :—Cunningham, Wilson. Peterson, Pryde (s); Donald H., Smalley, Drummond, Froggatt (s) ; Glen, Macpherson, Anderson, Kissell (s); McKenzie M., McArthur, Keys, Whitton (s) ; Robertson, Dunlop, Crawford, Soar (s); Whyte A., Mainland, Donald W., Stott (s); Northend v. Te Rangi. The following will represent Te Rangi on Wednesday, November 7, at 2.30 p.m. on Northend green: Roscow, Pilcher. Milne, Batcheler (s); Denton, Flack, Walker, Glennie (s) ; Forrest, McKenzie J. C., Brown, Tanner (a). TENNIS. NORTHERN DISTRICT COMPETITION. The tennis competition in the Northern District will commence to-day. The Lumsden A team will travel to Waikaia and the B team will play a match with the Waikaia B team on the Lumsden courts. The weather has been favourable for tennis during the week and large numbers have been patronizing the courts. BILLIARDS. LINDRUM v. McCONACHY. Christchurch, November 2. The scores at the end of play in the billiards match to-night were:—Lindrum in play 7500; McConachy 5010. Lindrum made breaks of 461, 306, 159 unfinished and three others of over 100. McConachy’s best effort was 120. He was not in good form to-day«

st lb st lb Nukumai • • 2 9 Carinthia . • 9 9 Nucleus . • • 0 9 Nine of Beaumont . 0 5 Spades 9 9 Diana’s Lad 0 2 Troilus . . . 9 4 SPRING PLATE, £300. One mile. Smithereens . 8 2 Quarterdeck . 7 1 Panther . . . 8 2 Phaster . . • 7 7 Historic ... 8 2 Cashier . . . 7 7 Mendip • • • 8 2 Night March . 7 7 Moorgas ... 8 2 Concentrate . 7 7 Phillipic . . • 8 2 Jet Black . 7 7 Beau Geste • 8 2 Filosei . . . 7 7 Mark Mint . 8 2 Starshooter . 7 7 Teri .... 8 2 Roscrea . • • 7 7 Imarosebud • 7 11 Pride . . . 7 2 Narrative . • 7 11 Lucky Light 7 2 Malmsey • . 7 11 Bon Rose . . 7 2 Poetess . . . 7 11 Sarnia . . . 7 2 LINWOOD HANDICAP, £250. Seven furlongs. Panther . • 9 4 Pound Note . 8 2 Desert Lad • 8 10 Phastar . . • 8 1 Noteworthy . 8 8 Rigmarole . • 7 9 Night March 8 8 Some Lad . . 7 7 Camisader . 8 5 Freeze Out . 7 6 Denier . . . 8 5 Impertinence 7 4 Silver Rule . 8 4 Tembroney . 7 3 Chide . . . 8 3 Bank Draft . 7 0 Red Heckle • 8 3 Corsetiere . . 7 0 Narrative . • 8 2 Star Raid . . 7 0 Amor ... 8 2 NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP, £2000 (including a cup valued at £100), Count Cavour 9 0 Rotor ... 7 0 Rapier . . . 9 0 Shining Beacon Light 8 7 Armour 7 0 Set Sail . . 7 13 Lucy Locket 7 0 Pink Note . . 7 7 Hoylake . . . 7 0 Black Mint . 7 5 Beau Geste • 7 0 Oratrix . . . 7 1 WELCOME STAKES, £700. For two-year-olds Five furlongs. Admiral Drake 8 5 Stealth . . . 8 5 Captivate . . 8 5 Aspiring . • 8 0 Cossack Chief 8 5 Courtlike . . 8 0 First Money . 8 5 Duellona . . 8 0 Gold Tinge . 8 5 Francolin . . 8 0 Honour . . . 8 5 Speedlight 8 0 APPRENTICES HANDICAP, £250. One mile. Quarterdeck . 9 0 Pride .... 7 1 Amor . . . 8 3 All Comment 7 1 Waterlow . . 8 0 Calamine • • 7 1 Smithereens . 7 13 Uproar . . . 7 0 Zeuxis . . . 7 12 The Viscount 7 0 Starshooter . 7 11 Royal Flower 7 0 Wreath of Star Raid . 7 0 Myrtle 7 2 Kulrange . • 7 0 Rabbi . . . 7 1 Thurlow . . 7 0 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £1200. Six furlongs. Cimabue . . 8 13 Arrow Lad . 7 7 Crown Area 8 6 Royal Saxon 7 6 Booster . . . 8 4 Golden Silvermine . 8 4 Armour 7 5 Silver Paper 8 4 Consent . . 7 4 Bright Glow . 8 3 Royal Duke . 7 0 Money Order 8 1 Solrose . . . 7 0 Paperchase . 7 11 Royal Tractor 7 0 Childsplay . . 7 11 Banket . . . 7 0 Chelone . . 7 7 RICCARTON HANDICAP, £350. Nine furlongs. Mandane . • 9 4 Full Feather 7 13 Battle Colours 8 12 Front Rank . 7 8 First Sight . 8 9 Vaward . • 7 7 Royal Game . .8 4 Vigilance . • 7 7 Gay Sonnet . 8 3 Kilperon . . 7 7 Sir Roy . . . 8 3 Decoy Bird . 7 7 Town Bank • 8 1 Second Day N.Z. DERBY STAKES, £1500. For three-year-olds. One mile and a-half. Cashier . . . 8 10 Night March 8 10 Concentrate . 8 10 Roscrea . . 8 10 Full Feather 8 10 Silver Paper . 8 10 Mooregas . . 8 10 Lucky Light . Third Day. 8 5 N.Z. OAKS. £600. For three-year-old fillies. One mile and a-half. Bon Rose . 8 10 Prickles • • 8 10 Calamine . • 8 10 Pride . . . 8 10 Childsplay . . 8 10 Royal Flower 8 10 Lucky Light 8 10 Sarnia . • . 8 10

HORE HORE HANDICAP, £125, Six furlongs. Lunette . » • 9 0 Pieriata . . 8 4 Fancy Boy • 8 8 Master Leigh 8 4 Good Boy . • 8 8 Lucklaine . . 8 4 Brampton . . 8 6 St. Ames . . 8 4 Tea Money . 8 6 Froth Blower 8 4 Camp Prince 8 5 Awanaka . • 8 4 Blue Spear . 8 5 Furore . . 8 4 Sulla . . . 8 5 Semicircle . • 8 4 Josie Melville 8 4 Zane Grey 8 4 Monetize . • 8 4 Archeval . . 8 2 Tukunoa 8 4 Red Lion . • 8 2 Lineroo • . 8 4 Town Teller . 8 2 Valsier ... 8 4 Roman Pearl 8 2 Mussie ... 8 4 Haviland . . 8 2 OMANA HANDICAP, £150. Six furlongs. Miss Potoa • 8 13 Killute . . . 7 4 Liaison . . . 8 6 Lunette ... 7 1 Winsome Boy 8 6 Furore . . . 7 0 Miss Mercia . Honeheke . . 8 3 Diamond 8 0 Queen 7 0 Catapult • • 8 1 Envoy .... 7 0 Air King . • 8 0 Taneriri . . . 7 0 Vallar . . . 7 10 Mussie . . . 7 0 Adjuster . . . 7 7 Abbot’s Delight 7 0 Partial Eclipse 7 6 Bulolo . . . 7 0 Abbey Queen 7 5 Exalted ... 7 0 KIRIKOPUNI HURDLES, £175. One and Mangani . • a-half miles. 10 10 Fane . . . 9 0 Importer . • 10 0 Harbour View 9 0 Clockwork . • 9 8 Mangaiti . . 9 0 Pekatahi . . JUVENILE 9 8 HANDICAP, £150. Five Carl Idem . furlongs. 8 10 Currajong 7 3 Love Cali • • 8 9 Imperial Prince 7 0 Awamutu • • 8 1 Anom . . . 7 0 Bennie ... 7 6 Valorous . . 7 0 Praetor Professor Norval Tea . 7 6 Gigolo ... 7 1 7 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. One mile. Branson . . 9 4 King Emerald 7 0 Royal Doulton 8 2 Sleepy Sol . 7 0 Flying Juliet 7 13 Sir Archie . 7 0 Lomint ... 7 9 Hyde Park . 7 0 Papatu . . Siaosi . . . 7 7 Golden 7 1 Wedding 7 0 Master Doon 7 0 RUAWAI HANDICAP, £225. Six furAussie ... longs. 10 3 Billikins . . 7 5 Awarere . • 9 0 Ballymoy II. 7 0 Lady’s Boy . 8 5 Serang . . . 7 0 Oration . . . 8 5 The Fox . . 7 0 The Lamb . . 7 12 Yaqui . . . 7 0 HOANGA HANDICAP, £150. One mile. Winsome Boy 9 0 Brampton 7 8 Respirator . • 8 10 Glenstar . . 7 8 War Officer . 8 10 Template . , 7 5 Maori Boy . 8 5 Bizarro . . . 7 5 Tidal .... 8 5 Princess Rain 7 5 Grand Tea . 8 2 Nassock . . 7 2 Eager Rose . 7 13 Critique . . . 7 2 Killute . . . 7 11 Double Mint . 7 0 Mountain Guide 7 9 DONALD FINLAYSON MEMORIAL, £350. Stormy • * • One mile. 9 0 Auriculus . 7 12 Lomint • . 8 11 The Thom . 7 11 King Smock 8 6 Cynthia N. . 7 8 Schorr . . ,. 8 6 Wenday • . 7 7 Golden Wedding Eh Timi . • 8 3 7 0