SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20897, 5 October 1929, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Owners and trainers are reminded tnat entries for Gore R.C. meeting are due on Monday.

Dunedin J.C. Spring meeting opens on Thursday of next week and will conclude on Saturday.

The very rich Australian Jockey Club Derby Stakes will be run at Randwick today.

Maorilander Honour will make his debut as a three-year-old in the A.J.C. Derby today.

Useful Wingatui-trained Narrative will probably race well in Kurow Cup this afternoon.

The Epsom Handicap (one mile) is run in Sydney to-day, while the Metropolitan Handicap is due on Monday.

A great race is expected from Pink Coat, Eaglet, and Hunting Cry in the Auckland Guineas race to-day.

The Spring Stakes, £2500, weight-for-age (one mile and a half) will be decided at the A.J.C. fixture to-day.

Owners and trainers might be as well to remember that Gore Racing Club entries close at 5 p.m. on Monday.

The Breeders’ Plate (5f.) on Monday will be the first two-year-old event of the season run in New South Wales.

The Breeders’ Plate at Randwick is restricted to colts and geldings, the former under 8.5, the latter with 8.3.

On Wednesday next at the A.J.C. meeting the Gimcrack Stakes, £2OOO (of.) will be contested by two-year-old fillies.

Onlv two fillies will challenge the males in the A.J.C. Derby to-day, one of the gentler sex being locally-bred filly Nedda.

With Limerick out of the way, a number of three-year-olds may run in the Craven Plate, £3OOO (11m.) on Wednesday next.

It is fully expected that the Gore Racing Club’s Spring programme will attract more entries on Monday.

Despite the weight of money behind Night March for the Metropolitan Handicap, he may race well in the Epsom to-day with 8.4."

The Cattle Flat Racing Club will distribute the substantial sum of £175 for hack class events on Friday, December 27.

Talisker (7.1) and Amor (7.0) may prove to be two smart lightweights in Mitchelson Cup (11m.) at Ellerslie this afternoon.

Simba, the leading two-year-old of the current season so far, does not claim an engagement in A.R.C. Welcome Stakes today.

The local breeder of Nedda and Invercargill sportsman, Mr T. Baird, may see the Paper Money—Michaels compete at the A.J.C.’s Spring meeting.

The stewards of the Cattle Flat R.C. have donated a 10-guinea cup to be added to the stakes of £35 for the Cattle Flat Cup (Hm.) on December 27.

Win or lose in the Mitchelson Cup at the A.R.C. meeting to-day, it will be interesting to see how Prince Humphrey stands up to his test.

The cross-country performers racing at the Birchwood fixture, with one exception, were not high class, but all displayed attractive jumping ability.

The Taranaki galloper, Seatown, is reported to have made a good recovery from his troubles since he returned from Sydney and is in regular work.

In the absence of unbeaten Simba, a very interesting contest is expected to eventuate in the Auckland .R.C.’s Welcome Stakes to-day over five furlongs.

A keen contest for the jockeys’ premiership is in progress with L. G. Morris 37 mounts, 12 wins, and H. Goldfinch 48 mounts, 12 wins, on equal terms.

Up to the close of September, Day Comet ranked as leading N;Z. winning sire with £2935 to credit, then came Chief Ruler £2510 and Lucullus £1590.

Imported Psychology may take a high place as a winning sire in Maoriland this season—his son from Desert Gold, viz., Chrysology, may race well at Ellerslie.

The withdrawal of Phar Lap from the Melbourne Cup would cause disappointment in Australia, as he was an equal fancy with Crucis when scratched.

Three-year-old gelding Bachelor Boy pleased his connections by his running in the Wallace Hack Handicap on Wednesday, as he had his head in front of Red Boa at the last bend.

Galloping down to the three furlong post in the Wallace Hack Handicap on Wednesday, Some Maid was displaying galloping ability when her gear gave way and E. Joyce sustained a nasty spill.

Jockey A. 11. Eastwood was very pleased with his mount when the little filly Crubenmore, by Some Boy IL—Sabor (imp.) led the first division of the Parade field to the judge’s chair.

Australian experts appeared to be agreed that Phar Lap, Carradale, Comanche, Honour, and Lorason will fight out the A.J.C. Derby issue to-day, but Maorilanders will not agree with this order.

There are only two fillies left in the A.J.C. Derby event, the New Zealander, Nedda, and the Australian-bred Queen Nassau, by ex-Maorilander Nassau (imp.). The latter may not be a starter.

The Winton Jockey Club’s annual fixture will be held on November 20 and 21, with nominations closing on November 4. The Winton Cup, the oldest race in Southland, will be worth £3OO (one mile and a Quarter).

It was very satisfactory to his connections to note that Aranoah came through his tough struggle in the Kennels Hack Handicap on Wednesday without disaster. He was at exercise next morning and moved as if his weak tendon was holding good.

Quite a number of interested onlookers at the Parade at the Hunt meeting marked the little gelding Some Silver, by Some Boy ll.—Miss Sylvia, as a diminutive galloper who may move amongst the horses and then' win as a pony.

The four-year-old gelding Calham, by Thurnham —Calma, was an absentee over the early stages of the Kennels Hack Handicap on Wednesday, but came home fast when he found his balance three furlongs from the judge.

When he won the Wallace Hack Handicap on Wednesday Mrs R. B. Stivens’ representative, Red Boa, fairly enjoyed himself —so did his mentor R. McKay—after his recent series of punishing contests on courses in northern centres.

Despite one mistake in the Birchwood Hack Steeplechase on Wednesday the novice ’chaser, Mananui, afterwards fenced well and settled down to business nicely when A. S. Silis compelled him to face the music as a serious matter.

The Southland Racing Club’s course proper was in excellent galloping order on the morning following the Birchwood Hunt meeting, with the result that Celerity 11. and Coomassie elected to travel fast over six furlongs and gave an attractive display.

The three-year-old gelding Sunward, who is training on at Wingatui, is a novice performer in D. P. Wilson’s stable. He is a promising customer to look upon and claims imported stallion Lord Quex as his sire, while he is out of Sundust (imp.), by Sunstar (sire of British Empire).

The smart Victorian-owned two-year-old, Parkwood, was recently taken out of the A.J.C. Derby, as his trainer formed the opinion that he is not a stayer. He is to be reserved for the Caulfield Guineas run on Saturday next.

Writing in the Otago Times, “Sentinel” states that the promising three-year-old gelding Gold Tinge, who won the Breeders’ Plate in Sydney last season, met with a mishap while galloping in the paddock at Wingatui and has been eased up.

It was recently reported that Royal Flower had been sent home to Dunedin from Riccarton owing to her trainer there being dissatisfied with her displays. This may be so, but she is apparently galloping fairly well at Wingatui at present.

The Otago Times reports the death a few days ago of Sweet Melody, when a few days. short of foaling to the Spearmint horse, Last Dart. In her day Sweet Melody, by King Mark—Chantress, was a rather smart galloper.

It may interest the Birchwood Hunt officials to learn that the Parade of novices at their recent fixture appears to have met with the almost universal approval of onlookers. A similar display will be welcomed next season.

The addition of a light harness event to the Birchwood Hunt programme proved very successful from a sporting and revenue point of view. The public appreciated the win of a backmarker, Erin’s Fortune, anil the investments, £1027 10/-, were only exceeded in one other race—£loB3 was pooled in connection with the Kennels Hack Handicap.

Two Wingatui horses appear to be galloping well at present, as "Sentinel” reports that Royal Saxon (G. Fielding) and Waving Corn on Thursday galloped six furlongs on the plough in 1.16. They were both doing about their best at the finish. It reads like an excellent effort on the part of the Otago performers.

At Riccarton on Thursday morning Mr W. T. Hazlett’s mare, Kate Kelly, was given a run over two hurdles. She performed very well (reports the O.D.T. correspondent), but had the misfortune to overreach at the second hurdle, cutting one of her tendons. Kate Kelly is prepared by E. Scoullar.

Local mentor R. McLellan has taken the upstanding gelding Attract in hand again following on a spell. Since he last appeared in public the descendant of Tractor —My Beauty has been operated upon for respiratory troubles and it is hoped with some prospect of success. Attract, in addition to being a smart galloper, is a gelding well up to weight and might blossom into a valuable hurdler in the event of the veterinary experiment referred to proving beneficial.

The Endeavour Lodge apprentice-jockey, B. Shand, who was injured on the S.R.C. tracks during the present week when his mount struck a trestle, is making a good recovery. He is still located in the casualty quarters at Mr T. Marshall’s residence on the course, and on Wednesday he was carefully carried out by his medical attendant to a position from which he could get a window' view of the racing at the Birchwood Hunt, fixture. He Is well placed in the hands of the lady of the house at present and may be "discharged” during the incoming week.

The South Canterbury horseman, D. O’Connor, who has ridden many clever races over the battens and between the flags during the past few months very nearly brought off an unexpected success on Wednesday. Recognizing that Thistlecrown had little chance of beating Snowfall home from the last obstacle in the Gardner Memorial Hunt Steeplechase, he affected to be discouraged arid his ruse was within an ace of turning the trick, when he made a final rush and Snowfall had to be vigorously kicked up to beat Thistlecrown by a narrow margin. O'Connor was unlucky later in the day when Thistlecrown came to grief with him in the Birchwood Hack Steeplechase, the result being a broken collarbone.

There was no more pleased onlooker at the Birchwood Hunt fixture on Wednesday than Mr I l '. McKay, one of the best known sportsmen of the Western District, when Barn Door, owned by his son, Mr A. McKay, outstayed Clarenson and accounted for the Hunters’ Flat Handicap. The reason of the veteran’s pleasure is not far to ■seek, as he would prefer a family win at a Hunt fixture above a Cup success elsewhere by reason of the fact that he ranks as one of the foundation members of the Birchwood Hunt. When the B.H. was organized by the late Captain Gardner, Mr McKay had charge of the dogs, the pack at that time numbering off at 34. For many years Mr McKay was an ardent follower of the chase and found time to compete between the flags in public, winning steeplechases at various Southland centres, particularly at- Riverton. In these days when he has to stand down, the veteran is as keenly interested as ever, and enjoys the victories of one son as an owner, while on other occasions he is on hand to note that yet another representative of the family has turned out smart performers from .the successful Gladstone stable over which he presides, as trainer.

In the list of winning sires compiled for the N.Z. Referee for the current season up to September 28, Southland stallions are placed as follows: Balboa, three wins, 11 placings, £007; Panmure, three wins, four placings, £389; Some Boy 11. (dead), two wins, £365.

At Ellerslie last week (he well-known horseman, S. Henderson, turned up to meet old friends after an absence of several months. The crack flat and cross-country horseman was very seriosuly injured in a fall at a steeplechase fence at the Ohinemuri J.G. fixture in March last, and has since been laid aside. Medical opinion gives Henderson little hope of riding again, but he has expectations of eventually donning silk. It will not surprise those who know him best if the Auckland jockey should make a good recovery, as he is possessed of the stoutest of hearts and also takes a foremost place from a physical point of view.

A restricted field will probably contest the Spring Stakes (14m.) at w.f.a. at Randwick to-day, as a number of the best horses in the Southern Hemisphere have dropped out to leave the following gallopers eligible: Winalot, The Banker, Bacchus, Night March, Mollison, Leadlight, Black Duchess, Crums,' Tidal, Valparaiso, Oratrix, Concentrate, Amounis, Solitas, Chailot. This is not a very impressive weight-for-age field to select from and if either Oratrix or Concentrate start they may secure good money.

It is interesting to note that a win in the Epsom Handicap will add 101 b to Night March’s Metropolitan Handicap weight of 9.2, and will probably put him out of court for that race. The handicapper has asked the New Zealander to cope with 71b more than any horse of his age has handled successfully in the race. The best four-year-old winning performance in the Epsom Handicap to date has to be credited to Hyman, who carried 9.2 to victory away back in 1909. Night March can claim one advantage, however, in that he was born

to develop into a very stout weight-carrier judging from his conformation.

His connections must be very sure of Honour, as he has not had a race as a juvenile to-sharpen him up for the A.J.C. Derby to-day, but Maorilanders will be prepared to take the son of Limond oh trust with the mature judgment of R. J- Mason and his assistant trainer, P. V. Mason to rely upon. When the last mail to hand left Sydney the Australian experts were in doubt as to the best of the Derby candidates and Phar Lap was the ruling first selection, with Carradale, Comanche, and Honour follow'ing at intervals —the Inver-cargill-bred and Dunedin-owned filly, Nedda, was not even mentioned. Win or lose in the Derby to-day, Honour will have $ bright chance to score in a good stake at w.f.a. on Wednesday next, as he has been nominated to run in the Craven Plate, £3OOO (one mile and a quarter) in which Winalot, Paquito, Night March, Mollison, Phar Lap, Nedda, Comanche, Aussie, Valparaiso, Amounis, Gilt Edge, Concentrate, Oratrix, Carradale and other brilliant gallopers are engaged. If his Riccarton coach, R. J. Mason, has not been mistaken, Honour will take a power of beating to-day, despite the Absurd strain on his maternal side.

The fact that his connections have elected to start Night March in the Epsom Handicap and thus practically forfeit his chance in the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick on Monday in the event of his success in the shorter race, caused surprise in Maoriland, but is explained by the following report taken from Melbourne Sporting Globe: "Sydney bookmakers were caught napping by Mr Eric Connolly on September 20, the Victorian owner supporting Night March for something like £25,000 for the Epsom Handicap (Im.). Because the New Zealand horse had been supported down to favouritism for the Metropolitan, it was generally believed that the Spring Stakes would be his mission on Derby Day, and so it was that a considerable portion of the money which came for him in an Epsom connection w-as placed at long prices. A rumour that bookmakers had pooled to back the horse for the Epsom and lay his connections £BOOO to nothing about him was published in Sydney, but leading members of the ring quickly repudiated the story. It is understood that Mr Connolly was so impressed by Night March’s forward running through the Spring Handicap, which he won on Saturday week; that he entered into an arrangement by which the success of Night March in the Epsom Handicap will benefit the connections of the horse and himself considerably.”

As demonstrating the esteem in which New Zealand horses are at present held in Australia, it may be mentioned that latest news from the Commonwealth is to the effect that the Maoriland-bred Phar Lap is first fancy for the A.J.C. Derby to-day; Night March and Paquito rank as equal first selections for the Epsom Handicap, also decided this afternoon; while Night March is in most demand for the Metropolitan Handicap (decided on Monday), with Paquito and Tidal next in favour, while The Banker, Concentrate, Oratrix, and Perception also command retinues of admirers. As the majority of the New Zealanders mentioned are to be piloted by Maoriland jockeys, it is evident that the keen racing public of the Island Continent do not share in the opinion of certain Aussie pressmen that horsemen from the Dominion are deficient in riding ability, and rightly so.

An Australian pressman contributes the following interesting paragraph to his paper: "If Mr Ken Austin’s hopes are realized, the honour of having bred the best two-year-old of the 1931-32 season will not bplong to Kia Ora, Widden or any other of Australia’s famous studs. A fortnight or so ago there was foaled at Chisholm and Co.’s Randwick stable as neat a filly as one could wish to see. Bon Avis, a Boniform mare, is the dam, and it was after she had been mated with Rossendale at a fee of 200 guineas that she was presented to Mr and Mrs Austin by Mr G. S. Luttrell, of New Zealand, as a somewhat belated wedding gift.”

Judging from the appearance and performances of a number of Rivertontrained horses at the Birchwood Hunt fixture, gallopers prepared at the seaside are well forward for spring racing and will have to be kept in mind for approaching fixtures at Gore, Winton, and elsewhere. The Riverton Racing Club’s tracks are reported to be in excellent order at present.

The programme for the thirty-third annual meeting of the Cattle Flat Racing Club on December 27 is an attractive one for owners of hacks and light harness horses, as the prize money is liberal and nicely distributed for a non-totalisator fixture. The Cattle Flat Cup (handicap) is worth £35, with a cup valued at £lO 10/- added, decided over ten furlongs, while the Flying Handicap (6f.) is endowed to the extent of £24, and the Farewell Handicap (lm.) is of equal value. In the light harness section two events are included, Balfour District Trot, £22, .class 2.35 (lm.) and President’s Handicap Trot, of £26, class 4.0 (13m.). Entries arc due on Saturday, December 14, with the secretary, Mr Thomas Condon, Balfour.

The Southland District Committee have been officially advised that the following licenses have been granted by the N.Z. Racing Conference:- —Trainer, C. J. Dench (provis.); jockey, C. F. Lowe. NEWS FROM AUCKLAND. WORK ON THE TRACKS. FINAL GALLOPS. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, October 4. There were several interesting work-outs at Ellerslie this morning during the final gallops for the Auckland meeting on Saturday and Monday, noteworthy being the defeat of Star Stranger by Historic and a smart six furlongs by Silvennine. The course proper with the pegs 35 feet out was in excellent order and provided splendid going. The times recorded in the majority of instances were on the slow side, few of the horses being ridden out in their work. A fine performance was registered by King Emerald over five furlongs in company with Eager Rose, Gold Money and Respirator., They were in fairly close order to the home turn where Eager Rose who had the inside running went away. King Emerald finished best however and was a shade in front passing the post with Gold Money a moderate third. They covered the first furlong in 12 Lusecs and came home over the last four in 51 3-ssecs, leaving the five behind in a lively Imin 3 3-ssecs. It was a splendid effort on the part of King Emerald while Eager Rose showed improvement. Gold Money again /disappointed.

Talisker, who claims an engagement in the Mitchelson Cup, was sent once round. Timed from the old mile post, he left the first quarter behind in 26 3-ssecs, the half mile in 56secs and travelled nicely over the final half mile in 55 3-ssecs without being bustled at any part and returned Imin 51 3-ssecs for the mile. He looks in nice order for his Cup engagement. His stable mate Vertigern, looking big and muscular, v/as confined to a couple of rounds on Number 3 grass at strong three-quarter pace. That Reremoana has lost little of his dash he showed by the easy manner in which he accounted for Te Atiawa and Benzora in a spin over five furlongs. They took Imin 5 2-ssecs for the trip with the first half mile cut out in 52 LSsecs. Te Atiawa was clear at the furlong post, but Reremoana without apparent effort soon collared him and was in front passing the post,, going very easily. Benzora was not asked to do much, being eased in the straight. Lady’s Boy and Bennie shaped nicely in defeating Mountain Guide in their task which was one over three furlongs left behind in 38 ,3-ssece. Lady’s Boy and Bennie were both under a hold.

Merry Mint (heavily bandaged on both forelegs) and Standfast were sent five furlongs, running the last four in 50 2-ssecs, making the full time Imin 4secs. It was a nice work out with Merry Mint pleasing most.

The classic candidates, two Great Northern Guineas candidates, Hunting Cry and False Scent made an impression by the manner in which they executed their task over a mile from the new barrier. The first two furlongs took 26 4-ssecs, the half mile 53 2-ssecs and they came home over the last four furlongs easily in 53secs, making lmin 46 2-ssecs for the journey, time which they could have improved upon considerably. Hunting Cry is not a good looker, but he certainly can gallop. False Scent really did his final gallop when he reeled off a sensational six furlongs at Avondale on Tuesday. From the same barrier, Amor and Leader jumped off. Timed from the seven furlongs, they ran the first half mile in 52 3-ssecs, the seven occupying lmin 34 1-5 secs. Amor beat his companion by a good margin. Leader makes a noise when he gallops and he also appears to have gone off a bit. It was close to breakfast time before Star Stranger and Historic put in an appearance on the track. Their task was a round distance, being nine furlongs and 70 yards, but with the pegs out they would have to go a good deal farther than that in actual distance. They got away on terms, cantering up from the mile and a quarter past and they kept together until practically a furlong from home. When the pressure was applied Historic began to draw away, but he was not to have a bloodless victory’ for Star Stranger stuck to him doggedly. However, Historic was not to be denied and he crossed the line half a length to the good. The time, 2mins 5 l-ssecs, was really good and that they cut out the last half-mile in 52 3-ssecs showed that they were travelling over the part that matters. Both Star Stranger and Historic carried featherweights and on Saturday they will probably have an additional couple of stone to carry. At the same time they will also have good horsemen aboard. Going strictly on this morning’s effort, Historic can be said to have impressed most. Silvermine had Pink Coat as a companion in a spin home from the six furlongs peg. The first furlong took 13 4-ssecs and the quarter 26secs, the pair coming home from there in 51 4-ssecs, making lmin 17 4-ssecs for the six furlongs. Silvermine appeared to be doing it on the bit throughout whereas the three-year-old was under pressure over the final furlong. Pink Coat did not impress nearly so much as he did on Tuesday.

F. Davis sent his two-year-old Chrysology four furlongs which were carved out in 50 l-ssecs, the first furlong in 11 3-ssecs. This son of Psychology and Desert Gold is a nice mover and gets through his work in pleasing fashion.

Two Mitchelson Cup candidates who made fine showings over a mile were Prodice and Desert Glow, both from the same stable. They were together all the way and got over the first furlong a trifle slow, but the pace was then increased and they wound up the first three in 38 l-ssecs and the last five in lmin 7 2-ssecs, making lmin 45 1-5 secs for the trip, good time in comparison with other candidates sent over the same ground. Tire trainer of Prodice states that she will not run unless the track becomes soft.

Flying Prince accounted for Arikitoa and Cybele over seven furlongs in lmin 32 4-5 secs and he appeared to do it well. The first three -furlongs occupied 38 4-ssecs. A Shorts Handicap candidate who attracted notice by showing plenty of speed over three furlongs was Value, who had the two-year-old Valmarie to accompany her. Although ridden over the last furlong to hold off Qie youngster and register 36 3-ssecs, Value impressed and on this effort she should be prominent in the big six. Formerly Value has not shown too much stamina at the end of her races, but her winning effort at Avondale indicated that she has improved to some extent in this respect. Valmaire, too, is a promising juvenile.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. 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.

THE FIELDS REVIEWED.

PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY.

(Special to the Times.) I Auckland, October 4.

It is doubtful if any spring racing carnival staged by the Auckland Racing Club promised better results than that scheduled to be held at Ellerslie/ to-morrow and on Monday. All the best horses are going to line up, so that there should be no lack of thrills for turf devotees and admirers of the thoroughbred. The course is in splendid order and will provide the best of going. In the Trial Hurdles (12.2 p.m.) Golden Wedding is a useful sort. She galloped brilliantly yesterday. So is Lady Spalpeen, who finished second to Red Comet a fortnight ago. Cybele showed a lot of promise in the autumn and her task to-morrow will not be nearly so formidable as she was attempting at Ellerslie in June. Waltzer can be looked for to set a torrid pace, and The Lamb is said to be a promising novice. Ah Wera went good races on the Dannevirke, Marton and Wanganui circuit and if any good at all he has his chance here. Farndon, Harbour View, Sleepy Sol and Catonian are fair over the battens, and are favourite sorts. Sir Archie went a rattling race at Avondale for his first outing over the battens and with that experience into him can be regarded as a distinct possibility. However, it is probable that the favourites will be Ah Wera and Lady Spalpeen. Great Northern Guineas (12.47): After making due allowance for the number of those left in this valuable three-year-old classic, there is going to be a great race between the eventful starters who may number about 10. Most interest will be evinced in the meeting of the South Island representatives, Leader and Pink Coat, with the cream of the northern three-year-olds represented by Eaglet, False Scent, Hunting Cry and Imperial Prince. When the totalisator closes it may be found that favouritism rests with Pink Coat and Eaglet.

Shorts Handicap (1.37): This is an interesting field with the class very even. Benzora showed enough speed at Avondale to suggest him as a possibility. Gold Money has lost all her dash. Vallar races well when fresh, and in the absence of an outstanding see it out. Lady Quex is undoubtedly the form horse of the race, for she had Eaglet stretched right out to beat her, and Silvermine was third. Lady Quex displayed a lot of speed and, patiently ridden to-morrow, she may go one better. High Finance should be nearly ready, but it is more than likely that her Takanini trainer will pin his faith to the three-year-old Polyxena, who is very speedy. Havering was unlucky to be beaten by Consent at Wanganui, and the Ellerslie course will be much more suitable for him. His defeat of Kick Off and Reremoana at Wanganui in the light of subsequent results was real good form. Awarere looks like coming back to form, for he beat all but White Fang at Avondale. Lady’s Boy is at his best, and Kingfield is a likely improver. Value ran two solid races the other day and she may be hard to head off. Such an open race should produce a wide range in the market in which the most fancied will be Lady Quex and Value. Mitchelson Cup (2.27) : At present it would appear as if the position is dominated by a quintet comprising Star Stranger, Historic, Prince Humphrey, the ProdiceDescrt Glow bracket and Piuthair, and this lot should carry 75 per cent, of the investments with probably Talisker and Amor most fancied of the lighter weights. Star Stranger and Historic have big weights, especially the latter. Star Stranger can carry his, but the chestnut has yet to prove himself at both weight carrying and staying. Tills rather leaves Prodice (second to Historic at Avondale) and Prince Humphrey (fourth in the same race) at the head of the possibles. The most preferred are Prince Humphrey and Prodice, but if the latter is not started on account of the hard track the favourites will be Prince Humphrey, Historic and Piuthair. Hunters’ Steeplechase (3.5) : There are several proficient jumpers among the 14 carded. Twice over the hill will find some of them out as well as assisting to eliminate careless fencens. Odin’s weight may find him out. Pompeius has been made to pay dearly for his Pakuranga Hunt Cup victory. He won very easily five weeks ago and as he is improving he should again be difficult to beat. Mashoor schooled splendidly the other morning. At the Pakuranga meeting Sea Comet had two races for first and second, and as he was beaten by Pompeius on the latter occasion his form was good. Calithe impresses one as a ’chaser full of possibilities, but he may do better with a bit more experience over the hill. Soami, King Fame and Town Rambler may do the best of the others. The favourites will probably be Pompeius and Sea Comet. Welcome Stakes (3.52): There will be quite a big field to contest this two-year-old classic. Even after the expected crop of late withdrawals it is a good field with absolutely nothing standing right out as was the case with Supremacy 12 months ago. The only winners engaged are Lineage and Royal Ruler. Those with placed performances are Chrysology, Imamint, Isa and Lady Court. The market promises to be very open on this occasion with the Appeal—Lineage bracket, Chief Link, Chrysology, Cylinder, Oil King, Royal Ruler and Isa all holding pronounced chances. Perhaps the most favoured in a difficult race will be Royal Ruler, Cylinder and Lineage.

Gordon Handicap (4.37): A big field is to contest the only hack race on the programme. Arikitoa ran two very solid races at Avondale and this time he may be able to turn the tables on Sea Cob. The latter has early speed, enabling him to obtain a good position, and it was that that enabled him to win the last time. Good Boy is fast coming back to form. Prince Vai is a vastly improved hack and there was real merit in his two Avondale wins, particularly on the second day. He is now right up in the weights. Indolent was a disappointment at the suburban meeting. Brampton was very unlucky at Avondale, and Alloy impressed in his only run when he was badly left and finished close up to the placed division. Currajong showed up in a trial at Ellerslie last Tuesday. In a good pool most money may be forthcoming for Arikitoa and Sea Cob. Flying Handicap: The good horse at the top, Reremoana, looks nice and fresh, and despite his weight he can be expected to go a fine race. Great Charter has a suspicious leg and although he is the form horse in this event, one does not like to recommend him on account of this unsoundness. Flying Juliet was right behind the placed horses in the sprint the second day at Avondale. In the Shade is going down in the weights, but perhaps he is not at his best yet. Maori Boy can be depended upon for another honest effort and he is capable of turning the trick. Mervette, having her first race for some time, was noticed putting in a strong run at the finish of the sprint at Avondale and is a dangerous candidate. Otairi has been racing consistently through the winter, and King Emerald’s fine gallop yesterday shows that he has possibilities at the meeting. Standfast is improving. Ohinemuri goes fast and Merry Mint has a chance to reproduce his three-year-old form. Mithra, Roi de Vai, The Lover and Bennie are well. The favourites may be Reremoana and King Emerald. Mitchelson Cup.

The riders in the Mitchelson Cup are as follows: Star Stranger (R. S. Bagby), Historic (B, H. Morris), Prince Humphrey (H. Goldfinch), Prodice (A. E. Ellis), Barometer (W. H. Jones), Piuthair (K. Voitre), Transformer (H. Wiggins), High Pitch (K. Robinson), Desert Glow (L. Manson), Singleton (E. A. Keesing), Talisker (N. Voitre), Amor (T. Metcalf). RACING IN ENGLAND. THE JOCKEY CLUB STAKES. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright) London, October 3. The Jockey Chib Stakes resulted:— Cyclonic .. .. .. .. .. 1 Bosworth .. .. . . , . .. .. 2 Plymouth Hoe .. .. 3 Eight started. Won by a short head.— Australian Press Association.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. NEW ZEALAND CUP. ACCEPTANCES RECEIVED. (Per United Press Aeioclation.) Christchurch, October 4. The following are the acceptances for the leading event to be run at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Spring meeting on November 9, 11 13, and 16. NEW ZEALAND CUP, £2090. Two miles. st lb st lb Rapier ... 9 6 Talisker ... 7 4 Star Chide .... 7 4 Stranger 9 5 King’s Jest .74 Night March . 8 12 Desert Glow . 7 3 Historic . . . 8 12 In The Shade 7 3 Paquito ... 8 9 Money Mine .72 Prince Rabbi .... 7 2 Humphrey 8 8 Courageous . 7 2 Concentrate . 8 4 Amor ... 7 1 Count Cavour 8 3 Blackmint . . 7 0 Oratrix ... 8 0 Royal Game . 7 0 Cashier ... 7 13 Spearmiss ..70 Star Area • . 7 11 Tcheka ... 7 0 Yoma ... 7 10 Atholspear . . 7 0 Seatown . . 7 10 Prickles ... 7 0 Pink Note . . 7 9 Stanchion ..70 Hoylake ... 7 9 Malmsey ..70 Prodice ... 7 8 Mount Piuthair ... 7 8 Shannon 7 0 Pride .... 7 5 Jaleux .... 7 0 RIVERTON RACING CLUB. MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the committee was attended by Dr Gordon (chairman), and Messrs F. Trail, A. E, Willett, C. J. Butler, R. J. Walker, A. F. Webb, D. Tweedie, H. J. Riddle, J. Ronald, R. Fleck, J. A. Martin, and E. A. Trail. The club has under consideration the forming and gravelling of the side of the main road next to their property, thus providing extra room for the motor traffic leaving the course on race days. The president reported that he had met Cr. Linscott, and placed the matter before him. He willingly agreed to assist the club in carrying out the work, and gave him the assurance that the engineer would be pleased to lay out the work for them. There would be a considerable amount of levelling and filling to be done before the gravel was put on. He promised the use of the grader to keep the road in order. When completed, this work will considerably reduce the congestion of the motor traffic on the main road on race days.

Circular letters were received from the secretary, N.Z. Racing Conference, secretary of the Country Racing Clubs’ Association, and the secretary of the Sports’ Protection League in reference to the Gaming Amendment Bill.—lt was decided to write to Mr A. Hamilton, M.P., and the Premier, explaining the necessity for the passing of the legislation sought in the Bill, and asking for their support of the measure. The caretaker reported that there were 29 horses training on the tracks.

The trainers were to be advised that those who had not paid the track fees were to do so at once or their horses would not be allowed on the tracks.

The secretary of the Westport JockeyClub, in acknowledging receipt of the club's donation of £lO 10/- towards their appeal for funds to repair the damage to the buildings caused by the earthquake, expressed the club’s appreciation for the practical help. He soid the damage to the brick stand amounted to £5OO, and in addition to this, damage to other buildings and fences amounted to £l4O. This amount, perhaps, to some clubs would not be looked upon as very serious, but with small clubs, that in many cases are struggling, it means a great deal. A considerable amount of routine business was transacted and the meeting adjourned. NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the Spring meeting of the Napier Park Racing Club to be held on October 5: PRINCE OF WALES STAKES, £lOO. Six

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright) Sydney, October 3. The following are the final payments for the Australian J.S. Spring meeting leading events to-day:— A.J.C. DERBY, of £BOOO. For three-year-

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, October 4. The following are the acceptances 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.

KUROW JOCKEY CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. For the Spring meeting of the Kurow Jockey Club on October 5, the following acceptances have been received:— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, £llO. One

si 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 Crimestor . . 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 0 Oil King . . 8 5 Isa 8 0 Open Cheque . 8 5 Ladycourt . . 8 0 Protomint . . 8 5 I.ineage . . . 8 0 Royal Ruler . 8 5 Vahnarie . . 8 0 Ruling King 8 5 MITCHELSON CUP, £1250. One and a-quarter 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

furlongs. st lbs st lbs Warworn . 8 5 Wenny Diver . 8 0 Kahikatoa . 8 5 Ruby Step . . 8 0 Alliance . . 8 5 Princess Betty 8 0 Manuire . . 8 5 Sea Scout . . 8 0 Wedded . . 8 0 TRIAL HANDICAP, £100. Six furlongs. Head Serang 9 0 Havana ... 8 5 Don Quixote 8 8 I’m Alone . . 8 5 Manifesto . 8 6 Flake White . 8 5 Best Friend 8 5 Merry Melody 8 5 Auda . . . 8 5 Royal Spark . 8 5 Cook . . . 8 5 San Quex . . 8 5 Birklad . . 8 5 GREENMEADOW HACK HURDLES, £110. One and a-half miles. Jen 10 1 Tanagra ... 9 0 Alaric . . . 9 13 High Heather 9 0 Raukauponga 9 13 Real Estate . 9 0 Peshwa . . 9 12 Gold Medal . . 9 0 Princess Elizabeth . 9 4 PARK STAKES, £150. One and a-quarter miles. Kick Off . . 9 9 High Court . 7 3 Blimp . . . 8 2 Shrewd ... 7 0 King’s Jest . 7 8 AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, £100. Six furlongs. Brown Sugar 9 0 Cuticle ... 7 13 Sylvan Dell . 8 4 Chopin ... 7 12 Potency . . . 8 1 Royal Parade 7 7 Tahoma . . 8 1 Keen .... 7 4 Last Mark . 7 13 TARADALE HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, £115. One mile. Queen's Break-o’-Day 9 3 ■ Choice . . 10 8 Zippor ... 9 3 Rouex . . . 9 12 Road Hog . . 9 0 Mountain Peshwa ... 9 0 Heather . . 9 11 RAILWAY HANDICAP, £125. Six furlongs. Toxeuma . 9 4 Sylvan Dell . 7 0 Merry Damon 8 10 Plimmerton . 7 0 Tiega . . . 7 12 I’m Alone . . 7 0 Royal Lineage 7 4 COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, £100. Seven furlongs. Repay . . . 9 0 Clarendon . . 8 7 My Own . . 8 12 Irish Court . . 8 1 Potency . . 8 11 Curtsey ... 8 0 Chopin . . . 8 10 The Mug . . 8 0 Malahat • . 8 10 Gipsy Fate . . 7 11 Te Awha . . 8 9 Sandburr . . 7 11

olds. One mile and a half. Sir Ribble . . 8 10 Toper . . , 8 10 Comanche . . 8 10 Carradale . . 8 10 Cathmar . . . 8 10 Honour . . . 8 10 Phar Lap . . 8 10 Queen Nassau 8 5 Lorason . . . 8 10 Nedda . . . 8 5 Pentheus . . 8 10 EPSOM HANDICAP, with £3000 added. One mile. Aussie . • . 9 9 Royal Favour. 8 1 Fujisan • . . 9 6 Lord Endorus 8 1 Sion . . . . 9 4 Coercion . . 7 12 Night March . 9 4 Perception . . 7 12 Reonui . . . 9 1 Sir Christopher 7 10 Killarney . . 8 11 Habashon . . 7 10 Loquacious . 8 11 Adrian’s March 7 7 Bright Glow . 8 11 Racksa . . 7 6 Figure . . . 8 9 Royal Duke . 7 5 Paquito . . . 8 9 Rasin . . . 7' 5 Gilt Edge . . 8 7 King’s Arms . 7 3 Don Moon . . 8 6 Vertoy , ... , 6 11 Venetian Lady § 5

Kapuna ... st lb „ 10 13 Antrim Boy st lb 9 12 Carinthia . . 10 11 Grand Lupin . 9 8 Guncase . . 10 3 Rangiawhio . 9 1 Beauty Light 9 13 Taramoa . . 9 0 TRIAL STAKES, £150. Six furlongs. Aranoah . . 8 5 Solmuri . . . 8 2 Bellicose . • 8 5 Straightcourse 8 2 Calham . . . 8 5 Sunward . . 8 2 Piper . . . . 8 5 All Smiles . . 8 0 Tane . . . . 8 5 Impertinence . 8 0 Top Speed . 8 5 Wigwag . . 8 0 Academy . . 8 2 Bellbird . . . 8 0 High Speed . 8 2 Comique . . 7 11 Jack o' Corn Queen . 7 11 Hazeldean 8 2 Positive . . . 7 11 Sailing Home 8 2 Some Maid . . 7 11 Skysign . . . 8 2 Tormentor 7 11 Solmar . . . 8 2 MAUNGATUA HANDICAP, £160. Seven furlongs. Francolin . . 9 9 Meprisant . . 8 0 Dutch Money 9 6 Disorder . . . 8 0 Stealth . . . 9 1 Salmo Solar . 7 13 Red Boa . . 9 1 Topere . . . 7 12 Lucky Light . 8 10 Wild Work . . 7 8 Town Major . 8 10 Handsome . . 7 7 Tembroney . 8 9 El Nido . . 7 7 Blue Metal .. 8 5 Battle Screen . 7 7 Royal Flower 8 2 Some Toff . . 7 7 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £225. Six furlongs. Silver Paper . 9 7 Gold Tinge . . 8 2 Rapier . . . 9 2 Speed Light . 8 0 Black Duke . 8 12 Aspiring . . . 7 10 Red Heckle . 8 12 Waving Corn 7 8 Royal Saxon 8 4 Night Lad . . 7 8 Rin Tin Tin 8 4 Caterpillar . . 7 7 Meadow Lark 8 2 Coomassie . . 7 2 MOSGIEL HANDICAP, £300. One and a quarter miles. Pink Note . 9 6 Malmsey . . 7 6 Chide . . . . 9 0 Circulation . . 7 4 Taboo . . . 8 3 Membo ... 7 4 Black Mint . 8 1 Evening . . . 7 0 Money Mine 7 13 McLEAN STAKES, £350. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Al Jolson . 8 5 Parysia . . . 8 0 Anster . . . 8 5 Rosy Morn • . 8 0 Banderilia . 8 5 Satisfy . . . 8 0 Countermarch 8 5 Spoon . . . 8 0 Compensation 8 5 The Geisha . 8 0 Pharoah . . 8 5 Tea Party , . 8 0 Rosenor— Trascono . . 8 0 Monoxide colt 8 5 Tray Bond . . 8 0 Charmaine . 8 0 Water Power . 8 0 Dressy . . . 8 0. OCTOBER HANDICAP, £175. Seven furlongs. Taboo . . . 9 8 Membo . . . 8 12 Royal Game 9 5 Heather Lad . 8 10 Wingatui . . 9 1 Sudden Storm 8 2 Latin Quarter 9 0 First Raid . 8 2 Honeycomb . 8 13 High Gear . . 8 0 TAIOMA HANDICAP, £150. Six furlongs. Full Flight . 9 5 Straight < Mount Boa . 9 5 Course 8 0 El Boa . . 8 12 Fallow . . . 8 0 Lady Blue . 8 10 Captivate . • 8 0 Louise . . . 8 9 Hind . . . . 8 0 Dry Area . 8 9 Maretta . . . 8 0 Inevitable . 8 7 Rastus . . . 8 0 Desert Song 8 6 Jock Impertinence 8 5 OTIazeldcen 8 0 Crossbow . . 8 5 Assemble . . 8 0 Dumblane • 8 4 Top Speed . « 8 0 Wig Wag . . 8 0 Second Day. After declaration of forfeits, the following remain in the DUNEDIN GUINEAS, £550. For threeolds. One mile. Blue Metal . 8 10 Comique . . . 8 5 Desert Song 8 10 Dutch Money 8 5 Gold Tinge . 8 10 Disorder . . . 8 5 Meprisant . 8 10 Flair .... 8 5 Stealth . . . 8 5 Speed Light . 8 5 Aspiring . . 8 5 —.

mile. st lb st lb Haze .... 10 3 Acredity ... 9 3 Glenrowan . 10 2 Some Toff . . 9 0 Fresh Breeze . 9 10 Elindo ... 9 0 Carinthia . . 9 9 W.hiffler ... 9 0 Wild Work . 9 3 Handsome . . 9 0 NOVICE PLATE, £105. Special weights. Five furlongs. Solmuri Captivate El Boa Crown Mystery Coupon Corn Queen Haulage Giggleswitch Jock Handsome O'Hazeldean Hind Impertinence Glass Jug Tractor filly Gold Night Whi filer Little Duchess Wig Wag Broadfield Night Parade Battlescreen KUROW CUP, £220. One mile and a i quarter. Taboo . . . S 5 Town Bank . 7 5 Black Mint . 8 0 Evening ... 7 4 Royal Game . 7 13 Narrative . . 7 3 Membo . . . 7 7 Gold Brick . 7 0 PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, £110. Six furlongs. Solgele . .- . 9 0 Impertinence . 8 2 Mount Boa . 8 8 Acredity . . 8 2 El Boa . . . 8 8 Crossbow . . 8 0 Night Effort . 8 8 Captivate . . 7 11 Dry Area . . 8 8 Battle Screen . 7 7 Page Boy . . 8 3 Felony ... 7 7 Miss Marco . 8 3 Some Toff . . 7 7 GILLIES’ HANDICAP, £150. Six furlongs. ■ Meadow Lark 8 13 Tripaway . . 7 7 Royal Game . 8 5 Gold Brick . . 7 3 Night Lad . . 8 3 First Raid . . 7 0 Caterpillar . . 7 13 Martis .... 7 0 HAKATARAMEA HANDICAP, £125. Seven furlongs Narrative . . 9 5 Crossbow . . 7 9 Glenrowan . , 8 9 Fallow ... 7 9 Haze . . , 8 9 Felony ... 7 7 Solgele . . . 8 2 Elindo ... 7 7 Fresh Breeze 8 1 Gay Fashion . 7 7 Revision . . . 7 10 Top Speed . . 7 7 Wild Work . 7 9 WAITAKI TROT (harness), £125. Class 3.45. One mile and a-half. Nor’-wester . . scr. Enchantress . . scr Tiny Bingen . scr Sadie Bingen . scr Onoto . . . . scr Lady Zephyr . scr King’s Cup . . scr yds bhd Linda Chimes . scr Pando Pointer . 12 Bingen Fay . . scr Free Pointer . . 24 HYDRO ELECTRIC TROT (saddle), £125. Class 3.7}. One mile’ and a-quarter. Cast Iron . . scr Nor’-wester . . scr Starina . . . . scr yds bhd Great Scott .. . scr Imshi .... 24 Almont Cling . scr Free Pointer . 24 Tiny Bingen . scr Kid Logan . . 48 Onoto . . . . scr .