SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20891, 28 September 1929, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Birchwood Hunt Annual fixture at Invercargill takes place on Wednesday next (October 2).

Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s onc-day Spring fixture takes place on Hastings tracks this afternoon.

Nedda mav race in Rowley Handicap (one mile) at the Hawkcsbury (Sydney) R.C. meeting to day.

Dunedin Jockey Club Spring meeting first day acceptances are due on Friday of the incoming week.

To-day's Hawkes Bay Guineas (one mile) races was established away back in 1880 when Rewi prevailed.

The Southland Racing Club's track should be in very fair order for the Birchwood Hunt races on Wednesday.

Auckland Racing Club’s Spring meeting opens on Saturday of next week and continues over Monday.

New Zealander Bright Glow may be heard from at the Hawkcsbury R.C. meeting in Sydney to»day.

When trotting mentor S. Todd becomes mine host of Orcti Hotel he may keep pacer Southern Light in work.

The famed Burnside Stud, near Oama.ru, is announced for private sale, consisting of 562 broad acres.

Some interest will attach to the debut of Chrysology, two-year-old colt by Psychol-ogy-Dessert Gold, at Hastings to-day.

The weights are not available, but the Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury might suit speedy Nedda as a dress rehearsal to-day.

Following on his appearance in the Nursery Handicap at Hastings to-day Chrysology goes north for the A.R.C.’s Welcome Stakes.

The Australian J.C.’s Spring meeting, to which many Maorilanders ars looking forward, opens at Randwick on Saturday next.

Several smart locally-trained novices will face Mr A. D. Mclvor for the first time in the parade at the Hunt races on Wednesday.

A list of twenty-four entries assures an interesting contest for the N.Z. Trotting Cup under its new conditions of racing in heats over two days.

In the event of Speed Light starting at the Birchwood Hunt fixture next week, Paper Money's daughter will have her first race as a juvenile.

It is anticipated in Hawkes Bay that Essential, by Paper Money—Murihiku, will make a promising debut as a hurdle racer at Hastings to-day.

Locally-trained filly, Some Maid, may make her debut at. Wingatui in the Trial Stakes, the race in which her sister, Coomassie, was beaten by Sudden Storm.

In the Maoriland jockeys’ premiership competition 11. Goldfinch is leading with 11 successes, followed by L. G. Morris 10 wins, then come A. McDonald 8, and B. 11. Morris 6.

Despite a lengthy and stormy voyage The Graphic and Gold Cup arrived in Melbourne on the big side but in great heart and are now in comfortable quarters.

The Solferino mare, Insolence, has behaved well in the hands of her present trainer, R. McLennan, and the half-sister to Inevitable may, race well at Birchwood fixture.

With only two miles to cover in the Birchwood Hack Steeplechase on Wednesday next the Riverton-trained cross-country performer, Terehu, may be very dangerous.

The Panmure gelding, Pangolin, who made a successful display as a novice jumper at the Geraldine meeting, is not engaged in the hurdle events at D.J.C. Spring fixture.

Well-known Auckland mentor, J. T. Jamieson, is at the head of the list of winning trainers at present with seven successes, then follow T. Gillett 4, and Mrs A. McDonald 4.

.Auckland jumper Zircon is to race at the Australian Jockey Club’s Spring meeting, where he will be afforded opportunities to score over the battens and across steeplechase country.

Twelve new stalls and three sulky, harness, and locker rooms on the S.R.C.’s course will be available to the light harness brigade at the Birchwood Hunt meeting next week.

Four-year-old mare Prickles, winner of Geraldine Cup, is by Panure—Brainbletye, by 7 Treadmill —Bonnie Brae, by Clanranald -—Golden Crest, by Apremont, and ranks as a half-sister to Thorndale.

The Night Raid three-year-old gelding, Night Lad, who disappointed many people when he performed at the Ashburton Country R.C. Soring meeting, is strongly engaged at the D.J.C. Spring fixture.

The three-year-old filly, Crubenmore, by Some Boy ll—Sabor (imp.l, who may be seen in the parade at the Birchwood Hunt meeting, is one of the nicest and most effective movers on the S.R.C. tracks.

Baby Bliss, engaged in the Kennels Hack Handicap at the Birchwood Hunt meeting, is a four-year-old gelding by Solferino from the useful mare Lady Blissful, and. comes from W. McKay’s Riverton stable.

Narrative has been improving with every race of late and the win of the five-year-old Solferino —Parable mare at. Geraldine over a mile may encourage her connections to give her a chance in the Kurow Cup (11m.) next week.

Southland followers of the light harness sport, will note with interest that the six-year-old pacer King Pointer, by Young Star Pointer—May Stanley, has been engaged to represent the home province in N.Z. Trotting Cup.

Quite a number of good New Zealand handicap performers were entered for the Hawkesbury Spring Handicap (Ini. 3f.) in Sydney to-day, including Oratrix, Stormy, Star God, Eden Hall, and the consistent Bright Glow.

The Hawkesbury Racing Club Spring meeting to-day will be the last important “horse” fixture in the Sydney area prior to the opening of the Australian J.C. Spring gathering on Saturday, October 5, following on 7th, 9th and 12th.

At the Ascot pony meeting in Sydney on September 16th the second division of the Fourteen-two Handicap, £175 (6f. and 66yds.), was won by A. D. Webster’s mare Moutoa Wonder, by Kilbroney—Moutoa Ivanova, ranking as second fancy.

N.S.W. breeder-owner, Mr “J. Baron,” recently registered 240 horses from his own stud, ranging in ages from one year to four years. He does not race many horses and only sells a few, hence the majority of the 240 are unlikely to be heard of again.

Hawkes Bay Tribune says that Mr T. H. Lowry’s Australian-bred two-year-old colt, Commandant, by Legionnaire, is a real aristocrat, and can be classed as the finest looking colt in the land. The young Aussie has joined F. Davis’ team.

Local trainer C. J. Dench is working improvement with Lady Winton and Getchela, but it will be some time before the latter is ready to race. Cetchela, a daughter of that'good Australian horse, Cetignc from

Cheeky Lass, is a nice mare and may de velop class.

A lover of a good horse, J. A. Rowland, must find it a pleasure to prepare the goodlooking Celerity 11, who, by the way, has been training on steadily during the past week. The daughter of Gainsborough is moving soundly and smoothly on the S.R.C. tracks and may be discovered at her best during the next five or six weeks.

The first foal of the season at the Kennington Stud is a pacing colt by Drusus from Fair Lady, by Our Thorpe—Lady Rothsoon. As this marc’s daughter, I’ air Wave, by Waverley, was a good winner last season, the appearance of a half-brother to a recent successful performer is interesting. Fair Lady will be mated with Drusus again this season. It is understood that the recent addition to the Kennington Stud, the English thoroughbred sire, British Empire, will be on view at the Birchwood Hunt fixture, permission having been obtained from the Hunt officials to place the descendant of Sunstar on view.

As she claims an engagement at the Birchwood Hunt meeting next week, it is satisfactory to know that imported mare Spean Bridge is still getting through useful work on the Southland R.C. tracks. During the past few days the daughter of Righ Mor has been galloping as a companion to Celerity II and pulling up soundly. She is well forward in her preparation and her appearance in the President s Handicap on Wednesday will therefore be invested with a considerable amount of interest.

Mr G. Kain's three-year-old gelding, Inevitable, who won the Ohapi Handicap (of.) at Geraldine on Thursday is a commanding juvenile and may develop into a valuable racehorse, as he is well-bred and has speed to burn—-it is noted that he got out from the barrier quickly in his winning essay and this fact is not surprising, as although a big fellow, he can handle himself like a proved little sprinter. . He should be possessed of courage, as he is by a sire of stoutness in the English horse Thurnham (son of John o’ Gaunt) —Lady Disdain, by Bend Or—Maid Marian, by Hampton--Quiver, by Toxophilite (sir of Musket) a stallion who died all too soon after being secured by the late Mr J. Grigg for his South Island stud, while he is also descended from good old New Zealand families on his dam's side of the house. Inevitable is out of Comment, by Provocation (son of Birkenhead —Stepfeldt, by Nordenfeldt —Steppe, one of the best brood marcs ever owned in Maoriland) from \\ inlet he, by Lithe—Waiora, by King Cole— Wainui, by Ravensworth —Waimea, by Sir Hercules—Flora Mclvor, a pedigree that speaks for itself. He may require time to thoroughly develop but in the event of Inevitable remaining sound in wind and limb he will surely do credit to his breeder (Mr Kain) and J. W. Pankhurst, who has been responsible for his education and training to date.

The tall Balboa mare, Remindful, continues to occupy the attention of her trainer G. Hope to a keen degree and it has to be remarked that she is working along steadily on the S.R.C. tracks. She has not yet been called upon for extended speed tasks, but when the Gore R.C. Spring fixture comes in sight a different policy will probably be pursued.

The Solferino—Eager Eyes mare, Sparkling Eyes, is a regular toiler on the local course under the care of A. S. Ellis, and provided all goes well in the meantime, she may have her first race of the present season at Gore.

Having recovered from a recent attack of soreness, Speed Light has been in strong work again this week. F. J. McKay has brought about marked improvement in the appearance of the Paper Money filly of late and it may be decided to give her a run at the Hunt fixture on Wednesday.

Under the heading of “Old Racehorses,” Mr Walter Keay, at one time well-known in the Western District as a clever journalist and owner of the Winton Record, contributes the following letter to Wellington Sportsman of a recent date:—-“Sir, —ln a recent issue of your paper I noted the fact that the Dunedin Cup winner, Roseday, had been sold for thirty shillings for fowl feed. It appears an inglorious end certainly; but what matters what happens after a horse is dead? My object in writing this letter is for the purpose of warning poultry farmers against feeding their fowls on dead racehorses, as my own experience goes to prove that the eggs of fowls fed on racehorse flesh are unfertile. The fowls develop such bursts of speed, that the rooster can’t catch up! Trusting that this warning to poultry farmers will not be in vain.—l am etc.” GERALDINE RACING CLUB. SECOND DAY. MALMSEY LEADING WINNER. ARCH ARROW SUCCESSFUL. WINGATUI A WINNER. MACHINE SHOWS DECRE.ASE. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, September 27. The annual meeting of the Geraldine Racing Club concluded to-day in bitterly cold weather with intermittent sunshine and hail showers. The track was dead and slow. The attendance was surprisingly good. The totalisator handled £7,746 compared with £10,179 10/- on the second day last year, making, the trXal for the meeting £18,021 as against £20.295 10/- last year, a decrease of £2,274 10/-. The results were: SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, £125. One mile and five furlongs. 5 G. J. Barton’s Antrim Boy, by Some Boy ll—Flare Gun, syrs, 9.5 (W. Cooper) 1 9 Mrs W. J. Renwicks’ Beauty Light, aged, 9.9 (11. Anderton) 2 2 W. H. and C. L. Orbell's Carinthia, syrs, 10.11 (D. O’Connor) .. .. 3 Also started: 1 Gala Day 11.5, 8 Guncase 10.6, 4 Pangolin 10.6, 6 Heisler 9.6, 7 Goldtown 9.3, 3 Rangiawhio 9.2. Won by a neck, third a head away. Time, omins 12 2-ssecs. WAINUI HACK HANDICAP, £llO. Six furlongs. 4 N:~ Rutherford’s Ranelagh, by Arrowsmith —Chukka, 3yrs, 8.11 (B. Brodie) 1 2 W. Crossan’s Positive, 3yrs, B.IJ (J. Andrews) 2 3 J. Walker’s Some Toff, 4vrs, 8.0 (T. Metcalf) 3 Also started: 1 zlirplane and Tanc 8,1.1 coupled, 5 Briarthorne 8.31, 7 Huntley 7.10, 8 Handsome 8.01, and Hind 8.0 coupled, 9 Ace Pot 8.0, 6 Quick Plunge 8.0. Won by half a length, third a neck away. Time, lmin 21 2-ssecs. DOMAIN TROT (harness), £l2O. One and a-half miles and 120 yards. , 7 G. Robinson’s Great Epsom, by Great Audubon—Santa Rosa, aged, 48yds bhd (G. Reed) 1 5 F. J. McCrenor’s Teremoa, syrs., 60yds bhd (J. N. Clarke) .. .. 2 8 G. A. Baxter’s Jeanette Locando, syrs, 12yds bhd (W. E. Davie) .. 3 Also started: 3 Brook Pointer scr., 11 Denver Princess scr., 6 Du Maurier scr., 1 Logan Fraser scr., 4 Lady Zephyr scr. and Jessie Huon 72yds bhd coupled, 10 Wyina scr., 9 Locanda Lu 36yds., 2 Llewellyn 36yds. Won by three lengths, third four lengths away. Times: 3mins 59 4-ssecs; 3mins 59 2-ssecs.; 4mins 4 2-ssecs. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, £l5O. One mile and 100 yards. 4 J. B. Pearson’s Malmsey, by Clarencuex—Charmilia, aged, , 7.0 (C. Eastwood) 1 3 L. Kelchcr’s Taboo, aged, 8.2 (B. Brodie) .. . 2

6 R. F. Marshall’s Town Bank, aged, 7.3 (T. Metcalf) 3 Also started: 1 Royal Game 8.5, 2 Money Mine 8.1, 5 Evening 7.0. Won by three lengths, third two lengths away. Time, lmin 53 4-ssecs. STEWARDS STAKES HANDICAP; £ll5. Six furlongs. 3 F. L. Turley's Arch Arrow, by Arrowsmith—Royal Arch, 6yrs, 7.8 (R. McCann) * 1 J. Richardson’s Caterpillar, 4yrs 7.7 (B. Brodie) 2 4 11. Diver’s Stealth, 3yrs, 7.12 (A. East wood) 3 Also started: 2 Rapier 9.12. Won by two lengths, third two lengths away. Time lmin 19 2-ssecs. WINCHESTER TROT, (harness), £llO. One mile and 120 yards. 4 J. Price’s Logan’s Last, by I>ogan Pointer —Gladiator Mare, syrs, scr. (A. Butterfield) •• 1 5 Hay and Hornbrook’s John Noble 4yrs, 72vds bhd. (T. Wallis) .. 2 9 W. Toohey’s Otaio Rose, 36yds bhd. (R. Townley) 3 Also started: 13 Dixie Thorpe scr, I Ulm scr, 3 Mac Locanda scr, 11 Brixton scr, 7 Little Victor scr, 12 Doll Dance scr, 10 Alexis scr, 8 King’s Cup scr, 5 Happy Lass scr, 2 Guy Denver 12yds. Won by one and a half lengths, third eight lengths away. Times, 3mins 8 2-sscc, 3mins 2 4-ssecs, 3mins Bsecs. GLADSTONE HANDICAP, £llO. Six furlongs. 1 A. Aubrey’s Mount Boa, by Balboa Ell—Sorella, 6yrs, 7.12 (T. Metcalf) 1 7 G. J. Barton's Royal Flower, 4yrs, 7.12 (R. Coveny) 2 8 J. M. Samson’s Colonel Quex, 3yrs, 7.1 (L. Woolford) 3 Also started: 2 Bulolo 8.7, 4 Nighty Effort 7.13, 5 Amourette 7.11, 6 Solgele <.lO, 10 Tapere 7.9, 3 Sailing Home 7.2, 11 Fallow 7.1, 9 Morrian 7.0. Won by two lengths, third a length away. Time lmin 20secs. FAREWELL HANDICAP, £l2O. One mile.

1 R. Green’s Wingatui, by Tractor— Marianne, 6yrs, 8.1 (B. Brodie) .. 1 4 J. Trengrove’s Narrative, syrs, 8.8 (J. T. Andrews) .. 2 1 L. Kelchcr’s Taboo, aged, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 3

Also started: 3 Membo 8.8, 6 Black Mint. 8.8, 5 Chickwheat 8.3, 7 Nincompoop 8.2, 8 Gold Brick 7.13, 9 Don Jose / .10. Won by a head, third two lengths away. Time lmin 47 2-ssecs.

COMMENT ON THE RACING.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

TRACK IN HEAVY ORDER

(Special to the Times.) Timaru, September 27.

The weather was cold and showery for the second day of the Geraldine meeting. Heavy and continuous rain overnight made the track heavier than on the first day, but the going was by no means sloppy. The attendance was much smaller than on the first day. Gala Day was sent out a much better favourite than Carinthia for the Second Hurdles with Rangiawhio a good third fancy. Any of the others were paying long prices. After some delay at the start, Heisler and Pangolin went away at the head of a strung out field. Pangolin hit the first fence so hard that he tore a panel out of it and lost his rider. Gala Day hit the stand hurdle hard and lost a lot of ground. The bump took all the go out of him. Antrim Boy led all along the back and he looked an easy winner after jumping the last fence, but he tired and at the finish he defeated Beauty Light by a short neck with Carinthia a head away. Goldtown was a poor fourth with the rest strung out a long way. Had Carinthia been kept closer to his field he would have won.

After giving a lot of trouble at the barrier, in the Wainui Hack Handicap, Ranelagh got away well in a good position to the straight. ' He then took charge and lasted just long enough to beat Positive by a long neck. Had Positive not got a bad bump in the first furlong he would certainly have beaten Ranelagh. Both of them were out at extremely long prices on the first day, but were never dangerous. The favourites, Tane and Airplane, who were coupled, were always up with the leaders and were beaten on their merits.

Great Epsom won the Domain Trot from end to end. He was very much better backed than on the first day when he carried six tickets. To-day he had seventythree invested on his number. The favourite, Logan Fraser, did not go off properly. Another that refused to strike a gait was Locanda Lou. Once into her straps, she showed great speed and she was just beaten for third money by Jeannette Locanda and Lady Zephyr. The imported Llewellyn got away on the move and flattered his supporters for about two furlongs, but he never looked dangerous and eventually he finished sixth. His showing was not impressive.

Royal Game ran a wretched race in the President’s Handicap. First away, he made the running for a furlong then Evening went up and joined him. The pair looked as if they were going right away from the rest and led into the straight where they collapsed suddenly and Malmsey, who had gradually made up her ground from last place, took charge and running on strongly she won well by three lengths from Taboo. Town Bank finished strongly two lengths away, a length ahead of Evening. Money Mine was some lengths back, well clear of Royal Game, who would not gallop although hunted along by C. Emerson. Malmsey again pulled up lame.

The four runners in the Stewards’ Handicap got away in line. Before going far, Caterpillar was out in front of Arch Arrow with two lengths of daylight between them. Stealth was a similar distance away, well clear of Rapier. Caterpillar led into the straight, apparently going well, while all the rest were under pressure. As soon as Arch Arrow challenged her, she collapsed and he ran home an easy winner two lengths to the good. Stealth was three lengths away, a neck in front of Rapier. R.apicr stripped all the better for his race on the first day and so did Arch Arrow. Stealth looked lean and hungry and had evidently gone off. Caterpillar looked well, but she is not a good stayer under the best of conditions and when she struck the strong wind that was blowing down the straight she collapsed suddenly. Logan’s was soon in the lead in the Winchester Trot and afterwards he was never troubled. He won easily from the back marker, John Noble, who might have troubled him but for losing some ground shortly after the start owing to interference. Mac Locanda went away well to-day but she was never dangerous. She finished fourth. Ulm, who was a good favourite, filled second place for nearly a mile, but he failed to stay on and died right out. The race was a good thing for Logan’s Last. Guy Denver shied off the track at the start and lost a lot of ground. The start for the Gladstone Handicap was ragged, the favourite, Mount Boa, got away very badly, but before going a furlong he rushed through and joined Amourette and Solgele and they came into the straight together. Then Mount Boa went on and won all out, but cleverly, by two lengths. He is a speedy gelding. Royal Flower, who was carrying lllbs overweight and had got away badly, finished fast and got second money. Her performance was a promising one. Sailing Home, who also suffered at the start, finished very fast and passed the line a head behind Top Tree who was a head behind the third horse, Colonel Quex, who had always been up behind the leaders. Bulolo was never dangerous while Amourette drifted right out in the run down the straight. In the final event Gold Brick got the best of a bad start in which Membo suffered. Narrative joined Gold Brick running up the back with Don Jose, Taboo and Wingatui just behind them. Narrative led into the straight, but Wingatui, under pres-

sure, got up to beat her by a neck. Taboo was half a length away third. Black Mint finished fast and ran into fourth place. Gold Brick and Membo were the next to finish. As usual, Nincompoop played up at the barrier. HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s Spring meeting on September 28:— TOMOANA HURDLES, £l5O. One and three-quarter miles.

TRIAL STAKES, £125. Weight 8.0. Five furlongs. Whakano ’ Head Serang Auda Merry Melody Acreline Trisogne King Acre I’m Alone Cook Teataster Best Friend Piako Manifesto San Quex Winlock Pompadour Havana Good Cheer Flakewhite Royal Spark GLENARAY HANDICAP, £l5O. One mile.

FORM REVIEWED. , TO DAY’S FIELDS. RUNNERS DISCUSSED. (Special to Times.) Auckland, September 27. Despite the fact that the Spring meeting at Hastings is confined to one day, the fields to be seen out to-morrow are quite good and should provide very interesting racing. Plenty of three-year-olds are carded and their appearance is always one of the most interesting aspects of Spring racing.

There are eight left in the Hawkes Bay guineas. It looks a particularly even contest.

A start is to be made with the Tomoana Hurdles (12.30.) After having enjoyed a brief let up, it is probable that Tresham will come back nice and fresh, but it remains to he seen whether his fencing has improved. Fine Acre Is good. He has a lot of pace and if he does not run himself out will nearly win. Jen has a good record over the sticks of late and Raukaponga, Peshwa and Hard Gold are a formidable trio. Princess Elizabeth Is very promising. Essential has the pace and if he clears the obstacles well may be hard to head off. Summed up, the favourites may be Alf Wrights’ elect, Fine Acre or Hard Gold and Princess Elizabeth.

A tricky field is in the Trial Stakes (1.5) and with so many acceptors, horses with early speed will have a lot in their favour. The following are promising gallopers: Auda, Best Friend, Head Serang, I’m Alone, Tea Taster, Paiko and San Quex while there may be others who will be in the picture. There will be some money to support I’m Alone and Tea Taster. Top weight in the Glenaray Handicap (1.45), Clever was a pretty smart two-year-old last term and if she has gone the right way, would be able to account for the moderate lot opposed to her. Masher won at Wanganui and was very unlucky there two days later. Balloon is coming down in the weights. He is getting an expensive horse to follow. Tourist is on the up grade and Chopin is a possibility. Of those on the bottom, Clarendon, Curtsey, Arrowhead and Hard Gold are all speedy and it will be largely a matter of racing condition and for that reason backers may go for Arrowhead and Masher. The Hawkes Bay Guineas (2.25) promises to be a very lively affair with the winner well concealed for at lest half a dozen can be given real good chances. They are Admiral Drake, Tahoma, Roundelay, Air Laddie

Don Quixote and My Own so that speculation should be brisk with such an open race and the prospect of two dividends. Admiral Drake finished second in his two starts at Wanganui to Eaglet in the Guineas and Laughing Prince in the Eclipse Stakes and that was pretty good form, even making allowance for the mediocrity of those behind him. Hunting Cry did a phenomenal two furlongs sprint at Wanganui on the morning of the second day’s racing, therefore it was not surprising that he spreadeagled the Trial Handicap field at the end of that seven and a quarter furlongs. He was conceding weight to Air Laddie and to-morrow they are level. Roundelay is a fine galloper and although still a maiden, it would not occasion a great deal of surprise if he made a big fight. Don Quixote and My Own are to be respected, but one comes back finally to Admiral Drake and Hunting I The come back staged by Kick Off at Wanganui a fortnight ago when he ran second to Havering and defeated Piuthair on the second (Piuthair’s success at Avondale on Monday makes this form read good) entitles him to his position at the top of the Spring Handicap (3.5.) Blimp is not altogether a generous customer, but if in the mood he will go well. However, he is rather close to Kick Oil in the weights. King’s Jest at Trentham a couple of months ago showed really good form and he may provide most opposition to the veteran. Queen’s Choice has been racing throughout the winter and Mountain Heath is reported in good -form. Zippor may be found out by the distance, but High Court will not. There is no reason for overlooking Wanganui running and backers will therefore plump for Kick Off and King’s Jest. The next item is the Nursery Handicap (3 45). In the past, winners of the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui, the first two-year-old race of the season have not gone on with it as expected, the hurried preparation apparently having a detrimental effect. Will Simba, fhe Wanganui winner, be an exception? He strikes one as a really smart youngster. However, from all accounts he is to bump up against a flying machine in Chrysology 7 , who has been burning up the Hastings tracks. The top weight is the only one that has raced, so that the others will be on trial and not a great deal is known of them. Advice from Hastings certainly point to this pair cominanding big support, Simba and Chrysology. Several of the acceptors in the Flaxmere Hack Handicap (4.30), have earlier engagements. The best of the 16 paid up for here may- be Bernera; Last Mark, Repay, Cuticle, Sylvan Dell, Malahat, Royal Parade, Te Awha, Potency and Paiko and of them the best backed may be Last Mark and Sylvan Dell. The open six, the Flying Handicap (5.15), brings to a close an interesting day's sport. Toxeuma may want an outing to sharpen him up and the seasoned Merry Damon will be suited by the long straight. Arrow 7 Lad goes well when fresh and Goshawk may not be quite tuned up. His stable companion, Merry Mint, is preferred. Great Charter has been working splendidly and of course Huikai was the Dannevirke winner. Of the trio farther down, preference is expressed for Royal Lineage, who was decidedly unlucky in both starts at Wanganui. Backers may go for a recovery on Great Charter and Arrow Lad. Some Corrections. The acceptances telegraphed from Napier on Wednesday night are incorrect in several instances as follows: — TOMOANA HURDLES: Add Alaric 10.1. HAWKES BAY GUINEAS: Add Admiral Drake 8.10; Tahoma 8.10 and Ex Dono 8.10 and delete King Hal (that is the Hallowvonia gelding), and Sunny Mint. These two have been scratched. FLAXMERE HANDICAP: Delete Arrowhead.

The crack Southern three-year-old, Pink Coat, in charge of E. J. Ellis, left Washdyke, Timaru, yesterday for Ellerslie. He was to be joined by Roi de Vai at Wellington this morning and is expected to arrive here to-morrow morning. Pink Coat very much impressed when he brilliantly won the Farewell Handicap at Ashburton last Saturday (although it must not be entirely overlooked that he got all the best of a wretched start), and they expect him to strip in rare form for the Great Northern Guineas to be decided at Ellerslie to-mor-row week. Pink Coat’s meeting with the Auckland champion Eaglet is being eagerly awaited. SYDNEY TURF NEWS. AN OFFER FOR PHAR LAP. SUBSTANTIAL PRICE TENDERED. LIMERICK IN WORK AGAIN. A POSSIBILITY FOR RANDWICK. (United Press Assn. —By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 8.15 p.m.) Sydney, September 27. The sum of 10,000 guineas has been offered by a syndicate for the A.J.C. Derby and Melbourne Cup candidate Phar Lap, whose owner, Mr A. J. Davidson, paid only 160 guineas for the son of Night Raid and Entreaty as a yearling in New Zealand. Limerick, contrary 7 to expectations, is again in work at Randwick. Trainer F. D. Jones hopes to state definitely on Tuesday whether Limerick will take part in the A.J.C. Spring carnival. GOLF FRENCH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. Paris, September 26. In the play-off in the French Open Golf Championship, Aubrey Boomer (141), defeated Archie Compston (142).-—Australian Press Association.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. WEIGHTS FOR FIRST DAY. (Per United Preen Association.) Timaru, September 27. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Spring meeting on October 10 and 12:— SPRING HURDLES, £175. One and three-quarter miles.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY.

(Per United Press Association.)

Auckland, September 27.

The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Spring meeting on October 5 and 7: — TRIAL HURDLE RACE, £4OO. One and three-quarter miles.

CRICKET.

INVERCARGILL CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The Invercargill Cricket Club held ita annual meeting last evening, Mr L. Scott presiding over a good attendance of members.

In the absence of an annual report the chairman reviewed the past season’s working and congratulated the club on its outstanding successes on the playing fields. The Colts team, led by Dr Brown, had won the senior competition, the B team were runnere-up and the juniors won the second grade competition. This was a proud position for any club to be in. He congratulated the teams on their successes. The club’s finances were not over strong, but they were fortunate in having a small credit balance. He hoped members would show the same enthusiasm as they did last year and give all the assistance possible to the juniors. They possessed many promising juniors, and if properly cared for the future of the I.C.C. was well assured.

Dr Stanley Brown also congratulated the club on its performances. Tho standard of cricket in all of the grades was very high and a great credit to the club. There was a wealth of talent available and there appeared to be no fears for tho club’s future success.

The following office-bearers were elected for tho ensuing season:—Patrons, Messrs H. F. Drewe, G. F. Watson, and J. D. Campbell. President, Mr R. A. Andereon; vicepresidents, Messrs Dr. Mac Gibbon, Dr R. Burns-Watson, Messrs L. Loughnan, Eustace Russell, C. Gray, D. W. McKay, R. M. Strang, W. Henderson, J. L. McG. Watson, R. Deacon, D. J. Wesney and the Hon. A. F. Hawke; general committee, MessrsE. Lee, D. Robinson, W. Southern, L. Scott, T. McKenzie and Dr Brown; club captain, Mr E. Lee; delegate to Southland Cricket Association, Dr Brown and Mr L. Scott; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr T. McKenzie; hon auditor, Mr L. Scott; grounds committee, Mr E. Lee, and captains of various elevens; selection committee, captain and vice-captain of senior teams to select senior teams; club captain, and captains of junior teams to select junior teams. It was decided to enter two first grade teams, one second and one third grade in the association competitions.

Saturday, October 5, was set down as club’s opening day. Twelve new members were elected.

TENNIS.

DOEG DEFEATS FARQUHARSON.

(Rec. 7.20 p.m) Los Angeles, September 26

At the Pacific south-west tennis tournament Doeg defeated Farquhareon 6 —2, 6—2, 2—6, 10—8. —Australian Press Association —United Service.

GEORGETOWN CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Georgetown Tennis Club was held last evening in the Georgetown Hall, Mr J. Mehaffey presiding over a gratifying attendance. The annual report (already published) and the balancesheet were adopted on the motion of the chairman, who congratulated the club on its success in the B grade competition last year and on its sound financial position. The election of officers resulted: vicepresident, Messrs J. A. Lyon, H. J. I'arrant, P. H. Morey; secretary, Mr E. Fogarty; club captain, Mr G. Barnes; deputy captain, Mire McLennan; committee Mrs R. Wesney, Misses Oughton, B. Oughton and Forbes, Messrs W. Johnston, J. Padget, A. Kinross and I. Mackay. The election of a president was held in abeyance. It was decided to enter a team in the B grade Saturday competition and to urge the Association to hold a Wednesday competition thia season. A number of new members were elected and a vote of appreciation to the retiring officers was carried.

u MOANA CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Moana Tennis Club, which was held at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, was well attended by members and supporters. In presenting the annual report and balance Miss A. I. Brown, hon. secretary, stated that the past season had been decidedly successful and there was a credit balance of over £4O. The prospects for the present season were good. It was decided to make Wednesday, October 2, opening day. The election of office bearers resulted as follows: President, Mr S. G. August, vicepresidents, Mr L. Wood and Miss V. Jamieson; hon.' secretary and treasurer, Miss A. I. Brown; club captain, Mr L. Wood; committee, Mrs D. Brown, Misses M Blue, J. Jefcoate, L. Bell, F. Bryant, Messrs J. Baldwin, G. Butler, K. Hamilton, and 0. Harper. SWIMMING COLLEGIATE CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual meeting of the Collegiate Swimming Club was held last evening, Mr G. Hill presiding over a good attendance of members. The annual report stated that the club was formed only last April and consequently little had been done in swimming matters apart from organizing work, but it was intended that a very active interest should be taken in the coming season. The total membership at present was 40, made up of 17 men, 15 women and 8 present students. The financial report showed a credit balance of £2 18/6. The club costumes were black and white with maroon and gold C.S.C. badge on the left breast. It was hoped that a carnival would bo arranged early in the new year. The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron, Mr C. A. Stewart; president, Mr G. Hill; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Stobo, O. Rice, T. Cushen, Miss White; secretaries and treasurers, Mr L. Boyer and Miss H. Flaus; club captains, Mr F. Burnett, Miss K. Penny; hon. auditor, Mr P. Andereon; delegates to Southland Swimming Centre, Messrs L. Boyer and F. Burnett; committee, Messrs N. Andereon, T. Double and G. Rask; Misses K. Penny and M. Flaus, and two members to be appointed by Mr Stewart to represent present members. The club hours were fixed for Thursday evenings between 5.45 and 6.30 pan.

st lb st lb Tresham . . 10 S Royal Elm . . 9 7 Sun art . . . 10 8 Princess Fine Acre . . 10 i) Elizabeth 9 7 Jen .... 10 1 Ponjola . . . 9 6 Raukaupunga 9 13 Essential . . 9 2 Peshwa . . . , 9 13 Tanagra . . . 9 0 Hard Gold . . 9 10 Trib .... 9 0

Clever . . . 8 2 Clarendon . . 7 2 Masher . . . . 8 0 Curtsey . . . 7 2 Balloon . . 7 10 Arrowhead . . 7 Tourist . . . 7 7 High Heather 7 0 Chopin . . , 7 5 Gipsy Fate . . 7 0 Irish. Court . . 7 3 Hard Gold . . 7 0 The Mug . . 7 z HAWKES BAY GUINEAS, £350. For three-year-olds. One mile. Hallowvonia . 8 10 Don Quixote . 8 10 Roundelay . . 8 10 Sunny Mint . 8 0 Hunting Cry . 8 10 My Own . . . 8 5 Air Laddie . 8 10 SPRING HANDICAP, £200. One and a-quarter miles. Kick Off . . 9 0 Mountain Blimp . . . . 8 G Heath 7 6 King’s Jest . 7 11 Zippor . . . 7 2 Queen’s Choice 7 9 High Court . 7 2 Road Hog . 7 0 NURSERY HANDICAP, £150. For two-year-ol<L Five furlongs. Simba . . . 8 10 Diver . . . . 9 Chrysology 8 0 Rapallo . . . 7 9 Alliance . . . 8 0 Arajean . . 7 9 Kahikatoa . . 8 0 Wedded . . . 7 9 Laconic . . . 8 0 Ruby Step . 7 9 War Worn . . 8 0 Princess Betty 9 Manuire . . 8 0 Sea Scout . . 7 9 Jennie . . . . 7 9 FLAXMORE HANDICAP, £140. Six furlongs. Berncra . . . 8 6 Te Awaha . . 8 Last Mark . . 8 1 Chopin . . . 7 7 Repay . . . . 8 0 Keen . . . . 7 6 Cuticle . . . 7 13 Potency . . . 4 Sylvan Dell . 7 13 Pari .... 7 0 Shot Silk . . 11 Paiko . . . . 7 0 Malahat . . . 7 11 Pompadour 7 0 Royal Parade 7 8 FLYING HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs. Toxeuma . . 9 5 Huikai . . . 7 Merry Damon 8 11 Merry Mint . 7 7 Arrow Lad . 8 S Jloyal Lineage 3 Great Charter 8 7 Break-o’-day . 0 Goshawk . . 8 7 Plhumerton 7 0

st lb st lb Kapuna ... 10 13 Goldtown . . 9 1 Rangatahi . 10 11 Rangiawhio . 9 1 Carinthia . . 10 11 Brightling . . 9 0 Guncase . . 10 3 Taramoa . . 9 0 Beauty Light 9 13 Rag Tag ... 9 0 Antrim Boy 9 12 Clarenson « . 9 0 Grand Lupin . 9 8 Traho .... 9 0 MAUNGATUA HANDICAP, £160. Seven furlongs. Franeolin . . 9 9 Dumblane . . 7 11 Dutch Money 9 6 Wild Work . . 7 8 St'ealth ... 9 1 Kate Kelly . 7 8 Red Boa . . 9 1 Revision ... 7 8 Glenrowan . . 9 0 Sailing Home 7 7 Lucky Light . 8 10 Comique ... 7 7 Town Major . 8 10 Handsome . . 7 7 Tembroney . . 8 9 El Nido . . 7 7 Blue Metal . . 8 5 Top Speed . 7 7 Royal Flower 8 2 Colonel Quex . 7 7 Meprisant . . 8 0 Battle Screen . 7 7 Disorder ... 8 0 Some Toff . . 7 7 Salmo Solar . 7 13 Cobham ... 7 7 Topere ... 7 12 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £225. Six furlongs. Silver Paper . 9 7 Speed Light . 8 0 Rapier ... 9 2 Aepiring ... 7 10 Black Duke . 8 12 Waving Corn 7 8 Red Heckle . 8 12 Night Lad . . 7 8 Royal Saxon . 8 4 Caterpillar . . 7 7 Rin Tin Tin . 8 4 Stealth ... 7 2 Meadow Lark 8 2 Coomassie . . 7 2 Gold Tinge . . 8 2 Desert Song . 7 0 MOSGIEL HANDICAP, £300. One and a-quarter miles. Pink Note . . 9 6 Amor .... 7 12 Chide .... 9 0 Narrative . . 7 11 Celerity II. . 8 10 Malmsey . . 7 6 Prickles ... 8 5 Circulation . . 7 4 Taboo ... 8 3 Membo ... 7 4 Royal Game , 8 2 Evening ... 7 0 Black Mint . 8 1 Night Lad . . 7 0 Money Mine . 7 13 OCTOBER HANDICAP, £175. Seven furlongs. Royal Saxon 10 1 Evening . . 8 6 Taboo ... 9 8 Sudden Storm 8 2 Prickles . . . 9 8 First Raid . 8 2 Royal Game . 9 5 Glenrowan . . 8 0 Narrative . . 9 2 Martis ... 8 0 Wingatui . . 9 1 Tembroney . . 8 0 Latin Quarter 9 0 High Gear . . 8 0 Honeycomb . 8 13 Spean Bridge 8 0 Membo ... 8 12 Cupid’s Dart . 8 0 Heather Lad . 8 10 Blue Metal . 8 0 Tripaway . . 8 7 TAIOMA HANDICAP, £150. Six furlongs. Full Flight . 9 5 Tane .... 8 2 Mount Boa . . 9 5 Straight El Boa ... 8 12 Course 8 0 Solgele ... 8 11 Fallow ... 8 0 Lady Blue . . 8 10 Sailing Home 8 0 Louise .... 8 9 Captivate . . 8 0 Dry Area . . 8 9 Hind .... 8 0 Royal Flower . 8 8 Maretta ... 8 0 Inevitable . . 8 7 Rastus ... 8 0 Desert Song . 8 6 Jock Impertinence . 8 5 CfHazeldeen 8 0 Crossbow . . 8 5 Solmuri ... 8 0 Dumblane . . 8 4 Assemble . . 8 0 Attractive Top Speed . . 8 0 Lady 8 3 Battle Screen 8 0 Bellbird ... 8 3 Wig Wag . . 8 0

st lb st lb Tresham . . 10 7 Harbour View 9 0 Golden Master Doon 9 0 Wedding 10 6 Adjuster . . . 9 0 Lady Spalpeen 9 13 Sleepy Sol . . 9 0 Star of the Te Kawana . 9 0 East 9 11 Whaka King . 9 0 Cybele . . . 9 11 Chesterman . 9 0 Waltzer . . . 9 11 Catonian . . . 9 0 The Lamb . . 9 11 Sir Archie . . 9 0 Ah Wera . . 9 11 Tanagra . . . 9 0 Farndon . . . 9 4 Fair Abbey . 9 0 Gold Rep . . 9 2 GORDON HANDICAP, £400. One mile. Arikitoa . . . 9 0 Takarunga . . 7 0 Sea Cob . . . 8 11 Bizarro . . . 7 0 Good Boy . . 8 10 Alloy .... 7 0 Prince Vai . 8 10 Red Lion . . 7 0 Kawainga . . 8 8 Restaurant . . 7 0 Indolent . . . 7 12 Currajong . . 7 0 Some Lady . 7 6 Salamander . 7 0 Calithe . . . 7 6 Clopton . . . 7 0 Brampton . . 7 4 Spring Abbey 7 0 Nassock . . . 7 0 Merry Mason . 7 0 GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, £1500. For three-year-olds. One mile. Air Laddie 8 10 Imperial Carl Idem . . 8 10 Prince 8 10 Catoma . . . 8 10 Leader . . . 8 10 Coon Song . 8 10 Motere . . . 8 10 Crimeator . . 8 10 Pink Coat .. . 8 10 Ex Dono . . . 8 10 Refresher . . 8 10 False Scent . 8 10 Roundelay . . 8 10 Flying Prince 8 10 Supremacy . . 8 10 Gay Duke . . 8 10 Tahoma . . . 8 10 Hunting Cry . 8 10 Eaglet . . . 8 5 SHORTS HANDICAP, £500. Six furlongs. Benzora . . . 9 0 Value . . . 7 3 Gold Money . 8 6 Oration . . . 7 1 Vallar . . . 8 6 Billikins . . . 7 0 Lady Quex . 8 5 Mon Star . . 7 0 High Finance 8 2’ Te Atiawa . . 7 0 Havering ., . 8 1 Polyxena . . 7 0 Awarere . . . 7 11 Takutama . . 7 0 Lady’s Boy . 7 11 Roi de Vai . . 7 0 Kingfield . . 7 4 WELCOME STAKES, £1000. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Appeal . . . 8 5 Running Over 8 5 Bells of Sporting Shandon 8 5 Chance 8 5 Biddy’s Boy . 8 5 Tarcha . . . 8 5 Chief Link . . 8 5 Betterment 8 0 Chrysology . . 8 5 Grand Spirit . 8 0 Cylinder . . . 8 5 Imamint . . . 8 O Oil King . . 8 5 Isa 8 0 Open Cheque . 8 5 Ladycourt . . 8 0 Protomint . . 8 5 Lineage . . . 8 0 Royal Ruler . 8 5 Valmarie . . 8 0 Ruling King 8 5 MITCHELSON CUP, £1250. One and aquarter miles. Star Stranger 9 11 Piuthair . . . 7 13 Historic . . . 9 7 Transformer . 7 11 Prince High Pitch . 7 10 Humphrey 8 12 Desert Glow . 7 10 Prodice • . . 8 9 Singleton . . 7 8 Paddon . . . 8 5 Talisker . . . 7 1 Barometer . . 7 13 Amor . . . . 7 0 HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, £400. About two and a-half miles. Odin .... 11 2 Soami . . . 9 2 Pompeius . . 10 7 Marita . . . 9 1 Mashoor . . . 9 11 King Fame . . 9 0 Sea Comet • 9 10 Foxhound . . 9 0 Calithe . . . 9 10 Tin Whistle . 9 0 Rayonnant . 9 5 Lucess . . . 9 0 Town Rambler 9 3 Stonewall . . 9 0 FLYING HANDICAP, £500. Seven furlongs. Reremoana 9 8 Ohinemuri . . 7 2 Great Charter 8 6 Merry Mint . 7 2 Lucy Rose . 8 2 Mithra . . . 7 0 Flying Juliet 8 1 Roi De Vai . 7 0 In the Shade 7 12 Eager Rose . 7 0 Maori Boy . 7 10 Black Maire . 7 0 Mervette . . 7 9 The Lover . . 7 0 Otairi . . . 7 9 Respirator . . 7 0 King Emerald 7 7 Bennie . ... 7 0 Standfast . . 7 6