SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 21855, 4 November 1932, Page 10

SPORTING

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SIR MODRED.

■ The New Zealand Cup contest takes place at Riccarton to-morrow (Saturday).

Auckland Racing Club’s Spring fixture opens to-morrow, to conclude on Monday.

The Victoria Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup gathering comes to an end tomorrow.

The New Zealand Trotting Cup will take the stage at Addington on Tuesday next.

Maorilander I. Tucker is reaping success over battens and fences on Victoria’s tracks.

Mares will probably play leading parts in the New Zealand Cup contest on Saturday.

Korokio will represent the North Island . and Fast Passage the Southern feminine gender.

Peter Pan has a hard road to travel to become recognized as of Phar Lap’s class.

Poseidon (1906) is the only horse who has won the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double.

A profit of between £3OO and £4OO is anticipated on the Wellington Trotting Cup Trial fixture.

In his scoring essay at Wellington, Indianapolis paced his last half in 1.3, last 2f. in 31sec.

The history of Melbourne Cup since 1888, shows Carbine, Poitrel, and Phar Lap as the only No. 1 scorers.

Seasoned by hurdle and flat racing, Pahu (7.0) will have some friends in the N.Z. Cup contest.

North Islander Lavington, who has been unplaced in Sydney of late, nearly came to Invercargill recently.

It would have been interesting had Forbury Park T.C. adopted a 5/totalisator for the Spring meeting.

Given her first run along on the S.R.C.’s grass yesterday, Lochlaggan pulled up calmly afterwards.

While the gate receipts at W.T.C. meeting decreased, the gate returns were £l5O over the September total.

Considerably knocked about in a smash at Oamaru recently, C. S. Donald will be driving next week.

Australian-bred filly, Wait and See, may race well in the Auckland Welcome Stakes, run at Ellerslie.

Despite the topweights, Shatter, Minerval, and Fast Passage may race well in the N.Z. Cup to-morrow.

Waverley winner, Glenvane, by Weathervane, has won four races for his last successive starts.

F. Foster, who has been under the displeasure of the turf authorities for some time, will be riding at A.R.C. races.

The smart Sydney juvenile, Bronze Hawk, by Brazen, has been turned out to enjoy a recuperating period..

Aged Solferino-Sun Dance, pony, Fun and Fancy, recently won a 14.1 handicap event in Sydney.

The leading event of the A.R.C. Spring meeting to-morrow, Mitchelson Cup (14m.) has a field of twenty.

Useful Maorilander, Cylinder, has been fired and turned out for a lengthy spell in N.S.W.

Cricket Bat found the going against him at Trentham, but should do better on the Riccarton course.

The Riccarton filly, Fracas, is expected to give Red Manfred (colt) a great race in C.J.C. Welcome Stakes.

■ H. N. Wiggins was apparently well advised not to return to Australia to pilot Havering in Melbourne Cup.

North Islanders expect youngster Princess Doreen to make amends for her Trentham defeats at Ellerslie.

Horseman F. Foster, who has returned to the fold, is a capable jockey over the jumps or across the flat.

Horses owned by the late Mr G. D. Greenwood will be submitted at auction at Riccarton this afternoon.

Twenty-two youngsters are eligible for the Auckland R.C. Welcome Stakes, to be run at Ellerslie to-morrow.

Ten entrants are eligible for the N.Z. Derby race, to be decided on Monday, but the field will be small on the day.

Jockey C. W. France, who is not unknown in the south, returned to the saddle to ride a winner at Waverley meeting.

A well-informed Manawatu Standard writer states that inability to begin smartly will be against La Poupee at Riccarton.

It is now reported that Hunter’s Moon is not to join Cornpris in Melbourne, but may race again on Maoriland tracks.

Latest reports are to the effect that La Modeme has recovered from her fall in Avondale Guineas and is to race at Riccarton.

The Winton J.C. Trial Stakes Handicap candidate, Wrey Boa, was treated to a pipe-opener on the S.R.C. tracks yesterday.

Despite the fact that Korokio defeated Fast Passage in last season’s N.Z. Oaks, and is in receipt of 91b the latter may prove superior in N.Z. Cup.

Korokio has the nice weight of 7.5 in the N.Z. Cup, but Fast Passage (8.0) has come through the most strenuous preparation in public.

Classed as one of the ablest mentors in Maoriland, T. Lloyd may have Gay Crest ready for the N.Z. Cup, but the gelding may be better at Christmas time.

The Last Dart-Rose Lady gelding from Endeavour Lodge was given his head in the S.R.C. inside grass straight yesterday and moved squarely.

If ability to kick up and control a heavy, sluggish horse counts. L. J. Ellis should prove beneficial to Shatter in the New Zealand Cup to-morrow.

Great Emblem (7.2) is expected to race forward in the Mitchelson Cup tomorrow, when he will have capable EL N. Wiggins on top.

Local mare, Cough',-appears to have seasoned noticeably since her recent disappointment to her stable when unplaced at Gore.

. Although fourteen juveniles are eligible for the Great Northern Guineas race at the A.R.C. Spring meeting on Monday, the field will be reduced.

An expert, who recently inspected the colt, gives it as his opinion that Inflation has practically recovered from the troubles which beset him in Sydney.

Red Racer’s three-year-old half-sis-ter by Panmure, an inmate of A. McKenzie’s local stable, is shapely and moves attractively in short sprints.

Maoriland’s “Fred Archer,” A. E. Didham, has been definitely engaged to ride Gay Crest in the New Zealand Cup, a wise selection on somebody’s part.

B. H. Brodie will have a ride in the N.Z. Cup, as he has contracted to pilot the useful performer, Arikira, a gelding calling for the control of a strong jockey.

Provided the sanction of the Minister of Internal Affairs is secured, the North Canterbury Jockey Club’s postponed annual fixture will be held at Riccarton on Nov. 26.

At Riccarton on Wednesday, Korokio was to have worked on the plough, but she bolted two circuits of the course proper, about three miles, with E. Ludlow, and pulled up well.

It is reported that on the occasion of a previous visit to Riccarton Korokio took charge of her jockey to gallop over a lengthy journey, but suffered no ill effects.

In addition to piloting Red Sun in the New Zealand Cup, G. Barclay will also steer Normandy for J. W. Lowe tomorrow. A. E. Didham is to ride Red Royal on Saturday.

Writing in the Otago Times “Sentinel” states that Admiral Drake broke down in front during the Melbourne Cup race, a happening suggested by the account of the contest.

B. H. Brodie will ride Great Star in the Stewards’ Handicap, an event in which he may find his mount slow on his legs, but there are other races of more lengthy distances at the N.Z. Cup meeting.

On acceptance day foi' the opening occasion of the N.Z. Trotting Cup meeting only 30 of the original entrants dropped out —in the Trotting Cup and Dominion Handicap (trotters) all the horses entered have accepted.

F. McGrath, trainer of Melbourne Cup winner, Peter Pan, has spent 50 years in racing since he was signed up as an apprentice to the well-known Australian Jockey Club mentor, John Allsop, of Randwick.

While criticism has been . directed against the riding of Elude m recent races, the gelding is doing well at Riccarton and his veteran horseman, H. Donovan, may shortly give his detractors an opportunity to change their tune.

A noted hypnotist recently made the assertion that he could slow a horse down by the force of his own will. Many punters do not consider this at all wonderful. They reckon that they can do this without any more trouble than disclosing the fact that they have put ten shillings on it.

It is stated that the curtailment of picnic racing in N.S.W. proved a blessing in disguise for at least one person connected with that good horse Rogilla. His owners having no use for the picnic racer, he was leased to the trainer, L. Haigh, who found him to be more than useful, and, as a result, the son of imported Roger de Buili worked into first-class handicap company. For Haigh he won about £6261 in stake money, of which the owner-trainer takes two-thirds and one-third goes to the lessor. Rogilla was bred by Mr H. White, a member of the A.J.C. Committee, who handed him over to his son for the amusement of picnic racing as already related.

The executive committee of the New Zealand Racing Conference is drafting regulations to permit clubs to use the win and place method of totalisator betting. It is anticipated that the regulations will be approved in time to allow of clubs running their meetings under this system toward the end of the year. As in the case of the three dividends and two dividends in fivehorse races, the system of win and place will be optional.

Christchurch Press trotting scribe remarks:—“The condition and appearance of Gold Tinge reflect great credit upon B. Jarden, who now has the mare looking better than she has ever been at Addington. She is in great heart at present and she should not be long in performing with credit for Jarden, who has not had the Southland-bred pacer a great time.”

The fact that Historic raced frequently and well during his recent visit to Sydney, and on the final day of the A.J.C. Spring meeting won the Waverley Handicap (one mile and threequarters) under 9.8, may be a guide to his prospects in the New Zealand Cup to-morrow, when he carries 9.4 (31b pen. included). The Nassau gelding has yet to see out a two-mile event with credit, but, in the Waverley Handicap at Randwick, he wore Mana Whenua (8.1) down over the final stage and defeated him by a head. This form is attractive from another point of view, as Mana Whenua went on to Victoria to gallop into fourth place in a fast-run Melbourne Cup contest behind Peter Pan, Yarramba, and Shadow King. Following on his Sydney effort, Historic won the Harcourt Cup (l;’m.) at Trentham on his return to New Zealand, carrying 9.4 in very deep going. The reverse side of the picture shows that Mr Riddiford’s horse has yet to see out a stern two-mile engagement, and also that he classes as an eight-year-old performer. On public form he reads fairly well provided the important C.J.C. event is run to suit him. He is a fine, big horse who can hold his own in a bumping field.

“The Watcher” writes in The Dominion, under date November 1, that Mr V. Riddiford returned from Sydney by the Makura. He remained for a week or two after the A.J.C. meeting to see Night and Forestry race. This pair have had no luck, but all going well they will win races, and Mr Riddiford is satisfied with their progress. There was a very decided opinion in Australia, said Mr Riddiford, that New Zealand horses were better for long distance races than the majority of those bred there. The stock of Limond was very popular, and he could have sold Forestry at a good figure had he felt inclined. The win of Red Manfred in the Wellesley Stakes was well received over there, as also was that of Historic in the Harcourt Cup. There was every indication that Australians would be attending the next national yearling sales at Trentham in much larger numbers than had hitherto been the case.

In spite of the fact that Mr J. M. Samson’s two youngsters, Guarantee and Southdown, did not appear to advantage on the one day upon which they raced in deep going recently at Trentham, it is on the cards that they will do better at the C.J.C. Spring meeting. On the occasion when he was returned the winner of the McLean Stakes at the Dunedin J.C. Spring fixture, Guarantee, by Paper Money from Entre Nous, paraded and performed as one of the best-behaved youngsters ever campaigned at Wingatui, and when the fact is added that he galloped like a smart racehorse, there is no reason why he should not be seen to advantage at Riccarton in contests

where the best of manners play an important part. As far as Southdown is concerned, the Australian-bred son of Rampion is a colt who won the D.J.C. Dominion Handicap like a stayer, coming from the rear, and the long stretch to be galloped over in Riccarton equine baby tests should suit him, or, at least, give a true indication of his worth.

Writing in Taranaki News “Hurry On” comments as follows:—“When he paraded for the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui Red Manfred attracted quite a lot of attention, but he gave the impression on that occasion that he would take time to come good. Evidently he has developed more quickly than was expected, for his trainer, F. Davis, made no secret of the fact that he expected him to win the Wellesley Stakes. His performance there was very impressive, and a good judge informed the writer that he will be surprised if the son of Manfred gets beaten again this season. His sire was probably the most brilliant three-year-old that the Australian turf ever saw, and his sensational win in the A.J.C. Derby after being left 120 yards at the post is always remembered when the Randwick classic comes up for discussion. F. Davis, who has charge of the promising youngster, was the trainer of Desert Gold, Estland, Bobrikoff, Finmark and company. Red Shank, the dam of Red Manfred, is by Thrice (son of The Welkin) from Red Streak, by Wallace from Elsie, an imported St. Simon mare. Red Manfred, though bred by the Victorian owner, Mr E. M. Pearce, was reared at Mr H. M. Reeve’s Hororata Stud, Canterbury, his dam having been sent over to be mated with a Dominion stallion. The youngster brought 200 guineas when sold as a yearling at Trentham.”

RACING AT RICCARTON. N.Z. CUP CARNIVAL. PROSPECTS REVIEWED. COURSE IN GREAT ORDER. (Special to the Times.) Riccarton, November 2. No rain having fallen since Sunday, the course at Riccarton is back to normal. It never looked better. The mower was in use yesterday, and now the whole reserve is looking beautiful. Should the present spell of fine weather prevail until after the carnival, the going will be perfect; not as fast as usual, but without any sting in it. The chief event of the carnival is, of course, the N.Z. Cup, and it will be a splendid contest as there is nothing engaged that by its private or public form dominates the rest of the field. Had the top weight, Gay Crest, 9.5, been beaten easily at Trentham he would have gone out one of the outsiders, but on the strength of his good showing in the Harcourt Cup he will have some friends. So will Historic, 9.1, but neither of them will be heavily supported. Gay Crest was not galloped yesterday. He was exercised on the lead in the middle. On appearances it was not unsoundness that prevented him from galloping. Concentrate, 8.10, is well placed but he is very backward. Even his trainer is not at all sanguine that the sturdy bay will finish in a place. Arikira, 8.1, and Spearful 8.0, have not arrived yet and have few friends, but Fast Passage 8.0, has many admirers. She had two hard races at Trentham and they lightened her up rather much. All the same she is working fairly well, but not at all brilliantly. Yesterday morning she worked with Drumfire over ten furlongs and she beat him, but she would not have done so if the three-year-old had not been pulled about for the first six furlongs, while she was going scratchily. As he was ridden, the colt soon had a commanding lead, and if he had been allowed to run along he would have increased it to an impossible one. Fast Passage will be one of the best backed in the Cup, but she does not look a really good bet. Jaloux, 7.12, can gallop and stay, but she has not done the necessary preparation, and Ramo, 7.11, is not quite ready yet. If either ,of them win they will cause a surprise. Minerval, 7.11, is a distinct possibility. When he raced at Trentham he disappointed. This may not have been his fault, as owing to the grass gallops being very hard he was worked on the plough which was deep and holding. For the last ten days he has been on good turf and he is showing great improvement. Yesterday morning Shatter, Silver Ring, Minerval and Korokio, all carrying feather-weights, finished as named. Minerval finished at Silver Ring’s quarters, and was running on, in fact, he looked as if he could have done a little better. A beautifully bred gelding, game, a stayer, and thoroughly seasoned he will be very hard to beat. Shatter, 7.6, is likely to go out favourite. He will strip a picture, and as fit as hands can make him, although a race at Motukarara, had the meeting not been postponed would have done him some good. In all his work this Cup candidate has been victorious. Not once has he been beaten. Also he has registered very fast times. This, he should have done, however, as he has always carried about 6.0. The fly in the ointment is that he is a badly gaited galloper, always inclined to climb, if trouble arrives he sprawls, and it takes a long time for him to get into his stride again. F. D. Jones is confident that the five-year-old son of Shambles and Windshield will be one of the hardest to beat. If he was sure that the gelding would get an uninterrupted run then he would be more confident. The matter will finally be in the hands of L. J. Ellis, who can be depended upon to see daylight ahead all through the two miles. Korokio has not pleased since arriving at Riccarton. A wayward mare, she bolted on Friday, and her trainer did not consider it advisable to work her on Saturday. On Monday she did very little, but yesterday she went with Shatter, Silver Ring and Minerval. She swerved at the start and lost some ground. With four furlongs to go she moved up to Minerval, but almost at once dropped back again. Eventually although hunted along she was five to six lengths last. The Lord Quex —Tuneful gelding Chopin 7.1 is not talked of and Red Racer on the same mark is discarded by everybody. Of the remaining four all in at the minimum, Pahu, Flower and Earthquake are thought to be out of their class, but Red Sun is whispered as a rod in pickle. He is a four-year-old gelding by Australian Sun—Redwheat, and he is trained by J. Lowe at Trentham. If any trainer in the Dominion knows what is required to win a N.Z. Cup Lowe should. Last Easter Lowe took Red Sun down and won the best hack event at Riverton. How the gelding won sportsmen in Southland will know. J. Lowe has not put in an appearance at Riccarton yet but Trentham reports are to the effect that Red Sun is galloping particularly well. A fact that has intrigued racing folk for some time is that Red Sun coupled with all the most likely sprinters in the Stewards’ Handicap has been backed off the charts. This gamble has not been done by or for the stable. It has been accomplished by a few professional punters who are recognized as being people who bet big when they consider that they have something good to gamble about, and they don’t throw their money away on idle rumours. To sum up it looks as if Shatter, Red Sun, Minerval and Fast Passage will be hardest to beat in the N.Z. Cup of 1932. Wet cup days are a rarity, but should the C.J.C. he so unfortunate as to have rain on Saturday, then Shatter will not be hard to defeat.

Riccarton, November 2.

The Stewards’ Handicap will be a fine spectacle; a lot of fast and fit horses are engaged in it. Cadland 9.5 will be one of the favourites and he is just the sort of gelding that might win a Stewards with a big weight up. Still 9.5 is a big load and sprinters such as Merry Peel 7.5, Fair Weather 7.4, Grecian Prince 7.2, The Quom 7.0 and Royal Sceptre 7.0 will set such a pace that the big topweight’s load may find him out over the last furlong. Of the lightweight division named The Quorn is not the worst. Yesterday morning he and Cadland ran five furlongs together. As they passed the post it was obvious that Cadland was not all out. Also it was very plain that The Quorn could have done a little better. In this gallon done in 1.2 1-5, L. G. Morris rode Cadland at about 9.10 to 10.0, and A. Messervey was on The Quom, who would be carrying from 8.0 to 8.4. Both geldings did brilliant work. Autopay 9.2 is brilliant, and a good weight carrier, he must not be despised, and Great Star 8.10 was never better in his life. Luck in the draw for places will help or mar them, as indeed it will do any of the runners. Silver Ring 8.1 was a little bit tied up in his shoulders after galloping yesterday, and is perhaps not at his best, while Arrow Lad 7.7 is reported as not ready. He has not arrived yet. Merry Peel 7.5 will have a host of friends, especially if the going is soft, but Azalea 7.5 is not ready. Of the rest Mount Boa on the minimum reads best. He is sure to be slow on to his feet, but if when once galloping he gets a good run he will be on the scene in the last furlong. Cadland, Great Star and The Quom read best, with Mount Boa a dangerous outsider. The classic races will not have big fields. The Manfred—Red Shank colt Red Manfred, who by the way is a bay, looks to dominate the fields in the Welcome Stakes and Silver Scorn looks a certainty in the N.Z. Oaks. As a matter of fact she will see a short price in that race, the Derby and anything else she starts in at the meeting. Silver Ring, the Chokebore Lodge pair Drumfire and Rocket appear to be her most dangerous opponents in the Derby. By the way Drumfire and Rocket will run in separate interests.

The hurdlers that will be seen out will not be numerous or particularly good. Morena is easily the best of them while Okapua will be his most dangerous opponent. Of the Hacks Silver Scorn is in a class by herself, but Drumfire, Hurlingham, Kakara, Grand Review, Gold Cross and Irish Lancer can all gallop well. N.Z. CUP MEETING. THE FINAL GALLOPS. SOME INTERESTING WORK. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 3. Conditions were warm and pleasant at Riccarton for the final gallops before the opening of the meeting. The outside of the course proper was open and some interesting gallops were registered. Fast Passage, Shatter, Pahu, Cadland, Grecian Prince, Silver Ring and Royal Sceptre were among those who pleased. Kakara ran a mile in 1.45 1-5, Muff taking 1.44, but neither was ridden out Silver Scorn covered a mile and a quarter in 2.10, Meprisant assisting over the last seven furlongs. She finished well without being bustled. Normandy, after breaking away at the seven furlongs, ran six furlongs in 1.17. Chile, Importance and Pacify did an easy half-mile. Jaloux and Azalea also did strong work. Riri ran a mile in 1.44 1-5, Berate accompanying him over the last seven furlongs. Craigavon and Shelter sprinted six furlongs in 1.18. Red Manfred and Fracas were well matched over half a mile down the straight on the course, with Pegged Exchange several lengths away. Gay Crest and Minstrel Lad covered six furlongs in 1.18 2-5 without being ridden out. Fast Passage traversed a mile and a quarter in 2.7 2-5, with Dorian over the first five and Morepork over the last five. She ran the last half-mile in 50 3-5, and it was a good performance. Juniper did a mile easily in 1.48 2-5. Headland covered six furlongs in 1.16 1-s—a good performance, as he finished fast. Rocket just beat Fleeting Glance over a mile in 1.44 2-5.. Cricket Bat ran seven furlongs in 1.30, finishing fast. Historic, with a light weight up, narrowly beat Pahu over a mile run in 1.39 4-5. Liniment joined in over the last half, which took 50 4-5. Shatter beat Ramo by two lengths, while Red Sun was several lengths away over nine furlongs, run in 1.54 4-5. The last mile took 1.42 and the last half 50 4-5. Rational 11. beat Water Power over five furlongs in 1.4. High Tor beat Locksley in a seven furlong gallop run in 1.32. Silver Ring covered seven furlongs in 1.30 3-5, Grampian joining in for the last half-mile, which was covered in 49. Full Mark ran a mile in 1.45 4-5. Grecian Prince sprinted six furlongs in 1.16 1-5, Helen Gold assisting over the last half, which took 50 3-s—a good gallop. Tout le Mond and Chief Light ran half a mile in 50 and Great Star seven furlongs in 1.31. Grand Review did the same distance in 1.35 very easily. Monastic and Argentic travelled six furlongs in 1.18 3-5. Jael beat Battle Hero over five furlongs in 1.3 2-5. True Shaft and Sam Smith were .well matched over five furlongs in 1.2 4-5, Night Guard and Water Polo taking Subdivision covered a mile in 1.45 3-5. Ranelagh, with Hurlingham over the last six furlongs, galloped a mile in 1.44 2-5. Arrow Lad and La Poupee went six furlongs in 1.18. Top Rank ran five furlongs very easily in 1.7. Concentrate travelled a mile in 1.48 3-5, but was only hurried over the last half, which took 51 2-5. Earthquake easily beat The Sun over seven furlongs in 1.30 3-5. Lady Zephyr did a mile easily in 1.47 3-5. , „ , Cheap Money and Manchu travelled a half-mile easily in 54. Royal Sceptre covered half a mile in 49 —a brilliant effort. Starshooter sprinted seven furlongs in 1.31. Reserve Fund beat Tea Garden over seven furlongs in 1.18 3-5. Metal Bird, with Robin Hood over the last half, covered seven furlongs in 1.30 1-5. , m Wise Choice and Sharp Thom took 1.17 for six furlongs. Grouse and Silent Flight ran half a mile in 50. Punchestown and Los Quex sprinted six furlongs in 1.18. A number of horses were worked on the plough, among these being Minerval, Red Heckle (who covered a mile in 1.46 4-5. Elude, Aga Khan, Water Power, Drumfire, Spearful, Autopay and Morena were others doing useful work on the plough. Arikira was not in a galloping mood, declining to exert himself, though he was tried on the course and the plough. Overnight arrivals from the south included Guarantee, Southdown, Blue Hills, Gold Dress, Fair Weather, Worship, Irish Lancer, Bold Brigand and Red Racer,

All of Mr W. R. Kemball’s horses were scratched for their Riccarton engagements at nine o’clock this morning. THE AUCKLAND MEETING. FINAL GALLOPS. I ELLERSLIE IN GOOD ORDER. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, November 3. Beautiful weather prevailed for the final gallops at Ellerslie. The course proper, with the poles 35 feet out from the rails, was used for fast work. Owing to some showers overnight the going was a little greasy before breakfast, but was in excellent order after. On the course proper Karangapai jumped off at the seven furlongs post and was joined by Hunting March at the five furlongs, running the full distance in 1.32 4-5. He ran his first half in 51 l-ssec. The two-year-olds, Spiral and Senior, were companions over half a mile. They ran the first furlong in 12 2-ssec,

and completed the journey in 51 1-5 sec. Spiral was in front at the finish. Carfex beat Echo Song, with Llanore several lengths away after traversing six furlongs in 1.21 l-ssec. Carfex was staying on well at the finish. The southern two-year-olds, No Doubt and Midian, were on terms after going half a mile in 50 4-ssec. Both did their work well. Vandyke alone was timed to run the last six furlongs of his work out in 1.21 1-5, doing it very easily. Midinette was sent seven furlongs with Aesculus and, after running the first two in 25 and the first four in 50 l-ssec, was going easily several lengths in front of his companion to register 1.30 2-5. Midinette worked very impressively. Pomp finished in front of Jonathan after five furlongs in 1.3 2-5, the first two being done in 25sec. Chrysology and Limeen were partners over seven furlongs, the first three being done in 38sec. The former set the pace, but Limeen, who had the better of the weights, was going well alongside him at the finish. The Mitchelson Cup candidate, View

Halloo, beat Mahkill by several lengths over a mile. The first four furlongs occupied 50 4-ssec and the full distance 1.44 1-5. Mahkill was not disgraced. Hampton Park and Tetrarchate jumped off together at the five furlong post and there was nothing between them over the first part of the gallop, but Hampton Park drew away at the finish to beat his companion easily' in 1.5. The two-year-old Diatomous showed brilliant speed over half a mile, running the distance in 49 4-ssec. He had a fair amount of pace on when he jumped off and ran the first furlong in 12sec. Nevertheless it was a smart effort, and he was running on at the finish. Marching Song and Royal Gallant were companions over seven furlongs in 1.33 3-5. Royal Gallant could have done better. After breakfast Golden Wings worked alone over five furlongs in 1.3 3-5, running on nicely. Gipsy Love cantered round to the three furlong post and ran home in 36 3-ssec —a smart effort.

Lord Aintree and Psychologist were sent over six furlongs. The former was soon in front and after registering 38 4-ssec for the first three furlongs ran the full distance in 1.18 4-5. Lord Aintree maintained his advantage throughout. Kiltowyn, Tarporley, Royal Bengal and Tahae Mea were companions over five furlongs and were in that order at the finish in 1.62 2-5. Tahae Mea was in front over the early stages, but Kiltowyn, who was on the outside and covered a lot of ground, and Tarporley, on the inside, were both going well at the finish. Tigerism, Eastertime and Gibraltar were sent a round and after a straggling start completed it in 2.9 1-5, the final seven taking 1.36 1-5. Gibraltar was in front at the finish, with Tigerism going nicely just behind him. Eastertime was several lengths away. Pillow Fight was brought over from Takanini by motor transport and was given pace work on the course proper. He looks an improved horse since the Avondale meeting. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. V.R.C. MEETING CONTINUES. OAKS TO PROTEA. CHATHAM WINS BRILLIANTLY. LISBURN BEATS TWO-YEAR-OLDS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 7 p.m.) Melbourne, November 3. The weather was fine and the attendance good for the races. The unfancied Panoramic had a comfortable win in the Maiden Plate. His owner-trainer, Mr Tantram, won the Cup Steeplechase with The Cracksman. Though interfered with at the start, Lisburn finished brilliantly in the Byron Moore Stakes. This is his trainer, J. Scobie’s, fourth win at the meeting. Chatham made amends for his Cantala Stakes failure by a brilliant win in the Linlithgow Stakes. He also won the race last year. His rider, J. Munro, won twice previously on Amounis. The stake values were: Oaks £700; 'Linlithgow Stakes £525; Byron Moore Stakes, Carnival Handicap and Veteran Stakes £330 each; Maiden Stakes £225. Kuvera was last at the turn, but finished brilliantly in the Carnival Handicap. His trainer, George Price, and his rider, M. McCarten, are both former New Zealanders. The consistent Protea had a comfortable win in the Oaks. It was her rider, G. Newton’s first mount in the Oaks. Segati also was second in the Caulfield Cup. Protea cost 80 guineas as a yearling. Nokila was prominent early and won the Veteran Stakes nicely. This is his most important success to date. The New Zealander, Havering, finished well and was a trifle unlucky. The last halfmile of the Linlithgow Stakes was run in 48.(sec. The results were: MAIDEN PLATE, £3OO. For three-year-olds. One mile. Panoramic 8.5 1 Jimmie Boy 8.10 2 King Aquilla 8.10 3 ters of a length, third one and a half lengths away. Alfange was fourth. Time, Im in 40sec. LINLITHGOW STAKES, £750. Special weights. One mile. A. E. Bl j’r’s b h Chatham, by Windbag—Myosotis, 4yrs, 9.7 1 J. A. Donohoe’s b h Dermid, by Tippler—No Belle, 4yrs, 9.0 2 McDonald and Matthews’ b h Winooka, by Windbag—Kinooka, 4yrs, 8.7 3 Four started. Won by three lengths, third a neck away, Casque D’Or fourth. Time, lmin 38 (see. BYRON MOORE STAKES, £450. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Lisburn 8.5 J Blixten 3.10 - Garraven 8.3 3 Eleven starters. Won by threequarters of a length, third a length away. Heroic Lass was fourth, a length away. Easy Money was sixth . and Horowhenua last. Time, lmin 2isec. CARNIVAL HANDICAP, £450. For three-year-olds. One and a quarter miles. Kuvert 9.0 1 Turbine 8.6 2 Elmaros 7.12 3 Seven started. Won by a neck, third three’ lengths away. Manaura was fourth. Time, 2min OAK STAKES, £lOOO. Second £2OO, third £lOO. For three-year-old fillies. One mile and a half. C. H. Mistey’s ch f Protea, by Equa-tor-Lady Swinton, 8.10 (G. Newton) 1 S. Torr’s b f Segati, by Manfred— Wynette, 8.10 (J. Stocker) 2 Mrs L. R. Buxton’s br f Dutchie, by Drake—Miss Milligan, 8.10 (W. Duncan) 3 Nine started. Won by two lengths, third half a length away. Tsuma was fourth. Time, 2min 35Jsec. VETERAN STAKES, £450. One and a half miles. Nokilla 6.7 Golden Aureole 7.10 2 Havering 8.9 3 Nineteen started. Won by threequarters of a length, third half a neck away. Celotex was fourth. Time, 2n\n 32sec.

PETER PAN TO BE SPELLED. Melbourne, November 3. Peter Pan cantered on the tan today. He is to be spelled till the autumn. Shadow King cost his new owner (Mr S. E. Bailley) £lOOO. He is remaining in E. Fisher’s stable. Manawhenua strode over two miles. He will race on Saturday. FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING NOMINATIONS. (Special to the Times.) Dunedin, November 3. The following are the entries, for the Spring meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club to be held on November 24 and 26:— ROSLYN HANDICAP, £lOO. Class 3.48 (1J miles).—Silk Coat, Criterion, Lee Boy, Gyrate, Earl Bingen, Honeymoon, Honora Bingen, Margaret Parrish, Germanicus, Peter Patch, Raclaim, Garner. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, £lOO. Class 3.39 (1J miles).—Quita, Sansaveno, Girvan, Little Clare, Titri, Goldflower, Harvest Earl, John Appear, Ruin, Mitchie Chimes, Bingen Spiers, Shirley Bingen, Erin’s Chance, Anthum, Reylena, Golden Direct. ST. KILD A HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 2.18. (One mile)—Madam Locanda, Guy Bingen, Belle Lorrimer, Lord Leslie, Wehr Bingen, Indianapolis, Willie Derby, Sunny Morn, Peter Locanda, Manoeuvre, Headlight, Ciro, Great Chenault, Flying Cloud, Bay Admiral, Automatic. SPRING HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 3.16. (One mile and three furlongs)— Taxpayer, Madam Locanda, Willie Wilkes, Needles, Derby Vale, Rare Pronto, Highland King, Red Spur, Great Thought, Copper Nob, Molly Desborough, Elite Bingen, Grey Girl, Craganour, Plain Silk, Ulm, John Dee. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, £275. Class 4.32. (Two miles). —Erin’s Fortune, Golden Pedro, Somerby, Mountain Ore, Wrackeen, Gunfire, Milo Minto, Black Lion, Steel All, Wrackler, Wilbur White, Ayrmont Chimes, Dillon Logan, Arikitoa, Great Parrish, Grand Canyon, Sir Guy, Sunny Bob, Harvest Child. DOMINION HANDICAP, £l4O. Class 4.45. (Two miles). —Vallodcn, Dolores. Louis Bingen, Liberal, King’s Voyage, Huon Voyage, Stanley Bingen, Gay Paree. CAVERSHAM HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 3.30. (14 miles).—Belle Lorrimer, Lord Leslie, Indianapolis, Willie Derby, Copper Nob, Peter Locanda, Manoeuvre, Headlight, Ciro, Donna Gulvallis, Great Chenault, Flying Cloud, Special Sun. DASH HANDICAP, £l5O. Class '2.47. (1| miles).—Tamdale, Ngingongingo, Tactless, John Noble, Golden Pedro, Somerby, Mountain Ore, Mac Dillon, Milo Minto, Black Lion, Nelson’s Victory, Chef, Nimble Direct, Ayrmont Chimes, Dillon Logan, Arikitoa, Great Parrish, Morning Sun, Grand Canyon, Cyone. Second Day. SUBURBAN HANDICAP £lOO. Class 3.48 (14 miles).—Silk Coat, Criterion, Lee Boy, Gyrate, Earl Bingen, Honeymoon, Honora Bingen, Margaret Parrish, Germanicus, All Thorpe, Peter Patch, Raclaim, Garner. ADVANCE HANDICAP, £lOO. Class 3.39. (14 miles). —Quita, Sansaveno, Girvan, Little Clare, Titri, Goldflower, Harvest Earl, John Appear, Ruin, Mitchie Chimes, Bingen Spiers, Shirley Bingen, Erin’s Chance, Anthum, Reylena, Golden Direct,