SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22449, 12 October 1934, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. The opening event of the Masterton Racing Club’s fixture to-day is due at 12.5 p.m. Auckland Racing Club’s Spring meeting will open at Ellerslie track tomorrow. S. Donoghue intends to ride in the United States during the coming English winter. Gore trainer T. G. Pollock has a string of nine gallopers in hand on the G.R.C. tracks. Acceptances for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club Spring fixture close this evening. Imported Robespierre, by Phalaris, has a full book of 25 mares for the current season.

At Chokebore Lodge, Riccarton, H. and A. Cutts have 12 active workers in hand.

It is reported from Auckland that Horowhenua is one of the Mitchelson Cup fancies.

Solarium will be piloted in the Mitchelson Cup race to-morrow by H. N. Wiggins.

Horn’s Reef, who raced well at Wingatui, may be a dangerous N.Z. Derby contestant.

Southern light harness sports will be interested in Blue Mountain at Oamaru on October 22.

Smart youngster Greek Shepherd, by Iliad, will not be raced until the N.Z. Cup meeting.

Bun Fight, a sister to Fracas, may represent Sir Charles Clifford in C.J.C. Welcome Stakes.

Southland-bred pacer Black Shadow makes his next appearance at Greymouth meeting.

A recent success in public suggests that Victorian crack Hall Mark will be ready for visiting cracks at Caulfield and Flemington.

Great Don, who will carry Invercargill apprentice C. T. Wilson in Toorak Handicap (Victoria) to-morrow, recently bore the local lad to victory in an important stake at Moonee Valley.

New Brighton owner-trainer Mr E. F. C. Hinds will campaign the smart light harness trio Harold Logan, Llewellyn’s Pet, and Billy Sunday at Oamaru Labour Day meeting.

The outside of the S.R.C. course proper was in use yesterday morning and provided holding, but surprisingly good going after recent rains. Very few of the local horses stripped were bustled by the way.

Double Shot and Toreador were really galloping when they concluded a mile journey on the S.R.C. track yesterday in 1.53 3-5. The former moved freely and racing in deep going at Wingatui last week has not daunted him.

Galloping fast over the first six furlongs of a mile yesterday local geldings The Smuggler and Signaller ran down eight furlongs in Imin. 53 4-ssec. The pair were not hurried over the final stages of a useful tryout.

What promised to be a good educational getaway yesterday was spoiled when wide awake F. Voight on High Average beat Euge, Silver Dart and a Paper Money gelding to the lead. At the finish of six furlongs Euge and Silver Dart stepped clear in 1.25.

Galloped over seven furlongs on the S.R.C. track yesterday Honest Maid and Venite outstripped Thornton and made 1.39 for the distance. The pupils of R. McLellan and F. W. Ellis respectively are coming to hand for late spring racing.

Recent Dunedin J.C. meeting winner and N.Z. Cup candidate, Steeton was not apparently troubled yesterday when she galloped eight furlongs in Imin 54 2-ssec. It was a useful effort under the circumstances.

All Humbug is not yet at his best, but he shaped well yesterday morning in a sprinting task with Great Shot, the latter carrying on well in 1.24. The well-known handicap racers were guided by lightweights in their scamper.

Worked separately, the Endeavour Lodge mares, Pompax and Lochlaggan, recorded fair times over six furlongs. They were piloted in turn by J. A. Rowland. Pompax can gallop but does not always attend to her business.

Night Sail (Night Raid—Set Sail) and her companion juvenile by Balboa from Red Pal, two fillies from Rorke’s Drift Lodge, covered five furlongs in 1.10 3-5 yesterday. The former is squarely built and moves well.

It is interesting to learn that Golden Hair and her relative youngster colt Golden Promise arrived in Melbourne to-day. On a previous visit to Victoria the former won three events, including the V.R.C. Oaks.

The cable message announcing the return from Sydney to Riccarton of The Masquerader and Custodian fails to make any reference to the health and condition of the seafarers.

Now claimed to have reached something like his best form, the New Zealander Silver Ring (9.5) will be strongly supported for the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield to-morrow, as his weight is not prohibitive.

The Invercargill-owned three-year-olds, Madam Pompadour and General O’Duffy, appear to be galloping well at Riccarton, as on Tuesday in company the pair ran down half a mile in 50 2-ssec.

Almost certain to be heavily supported on her next and subsequent early appearances in public, Knockfin ran six furlongs on Tuesday in 1.14 2-5. She ranks as a favourite selection at Riccarton for C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap.

The man who prepared Gaine Carrington and Peter Jackson for their early triumphs and has of late won well in Australia with Radiant Star, viz., J. Fryer, of Hawera, will probably settle down permanently in Melbourne. That solid steeplechaser Copey was another of Fryer’s successful pupils. The Taranaki mentor is a capable and experienced mentor who will probably make good in Victoria.

The nominations for the principal event of the Oamaru Trotting Club’s Labour Day fixture, Oamaru Handicap, £5OO, class 4.30 (2m.), has attracted several N.Z. Trotting Cup candidates in its entry list, which reads as follows:—Trampfast, Roddy, Pegaway, Indianapolis, Huon Voyage, Master Roy, Satin King, Harvest Child, Avernus, Kingcraft and Arethusa. The presence of Southlander Satin King and the Canterbury square trotters Trampfast and Huon Voyage would lend additional interest to the event.

The committee of the Auckland Racing Club has decided that the Gloucester Steeplechase and the Sussex: Steeplechase, to be run at the Summer meeting, should be three miles and two miles and a-half respectively. It is also likely that the Takapuna Club will introduce steeplechases on its programmes.

While Riccarton horseman G. Humphries was not kept busy at the recent D.J.C. Spring fixture in pursuit of his profession, he will have few idle moments at the South Canterbury J.C. meeting to-morrow, at which he has been engaged to pilot Some Shamble, Cranford, Invoice, Silver Jest and Black Lead. D. O’Connor will steer jumpc. Gold Knight, and A. Messervy will ride Ranelagh, Quite Soon, Silver Lark and Highbrow. It may be mentioned that one of Messervy’s mounts, Silver Lark, by Silverado—Larkaway, by Tractor—Killiney, by Kilbroney— Nithsevo, by Stepniak, is a four-year-old mare trained by R. McKay at Wingatui. On several occasions of late when New Zealand-owned horses have accounted for stakes valued at from £35 to £6O at meetings outside the metropolitan area of Melbourne Maorilanders have been noted to speak disdainfully of the inadequacy of the prize money secured and the merit of the winners, but the Complacent home experts quite fail to grasp the potentialities of these events. In several of the instances referred to it is common knowledge in professional circles here that the respective owners of the winners invested from £5O upwards on the chances of their candidates at the remunerative odds of from 20 to 1 to 10 to 1, hence the lure of country racing where a strong ring conducts betting operations. Can any well-informed person imagine New Zealand’s off the course odds merchants permitting confident owners to “put and take” at similar prices?

The success of the three-year-old colt Brantome in the Prix de I’Arc de Triomphe, 400,000 francs, for three and four-year-olds (ljm.), at Longchamp (France) last week, is in keeping with turf results in the Old World of late owing to the stud credentials of the winner. Owned by Baron E. de Rothschild, Brantome is by Blandford (sire of the English Derby winner Windsor Lad, and the stallion Bulandshar, now on his way to New Zealand) from Vitamine. Ridden by the crack French horseman, C. Bouillon, Brantome won easily in a field of thirteen from Assuerus (second) and the stout English horse Felicitation (by Colorado)., who races for H. H. Aga Khan. The runner-up, Assuerus, was the mount of Sydney horseman, W. R. Johnson, who recently aroused adverse comment in England when his mount Colombo, a hot fancy, failed to head off Windsor Lad in the Epsom Derby.

Tout le Monde and Sweet Agnes easily covered nine furlongs at Riccarton on Tuesday in 1.56 3-5. The condition of Sweet Agnes, a charming galloper, was favourably commented upon by local writers at the conclusion of the effort, but the former’s effort was passed over without comment. However, Tout le Monde, a five-year-old gelding by Limond from Aspic, may win a good race this season, and it may not be the right thing to overlook his presence in the New Zealand Cup field under the minimum weight of 7.0. He presents the appearance of a galloper who has improved since last season, as he wears a more robust look and moves as if journeying with his head lose is no trouble to him. A valuable stake at the C.J.C. Spring meeting next month may come his way.

Of late years attendances at racing fixtures in the United States have not been of an encouraging nature, but the corner appears to have been turned in this connection with something like favourable wagering facilities restored, as the result of the political discomfiture of the opponents of the turf. The Pawtucket thoroughbred race track, as distinguished from a light harness ground, recently checked in 53,922 gate admissions for one day—these figures can be easily surpassed at leading Australian meetings—and claims the record crowd ever to see a day’s horse racing on an American track. The afternoon’s betting amounted to 741,885 dollars—automatic win and place totalisators are now in wide use in the United States.

Christchurch Press reports that light harness breeder-owner Mr W. J. Morland, who recently leased Gold Country to A. Holmes, is out of luck at present, for both Gold Country and the three-year-old Levity recently met with accidents that have put them on the easy list. Levity was a _ very speedy two-year-old and promised to start as one of the favourites for the N.Z. Derby next month. As for Gold Country, he must have more than paid his way, as he is one of the performers who reaped the benefit of the mechanical handicapping scheme and carried on to win more than a doublefigure number of races prior to being assessed as a real back-marker—the current handicapping idea of threads and patches confers lavish rewards on owners of good and consistent starters, but -what about the men who endeavour to persevere with just useful trotters and pacers?

Dunedin breeder-owner of many years standing, Mr W. Crossan, has forwarded two untried horses to Riccarton trainer H. Nurse to be started. A five-year-old mare by Arrowsmith from Clarensess, by Clarenceux (imp.) from Finless, by Finland from Zephir, by St. Clair from Mistral, by Gorton from Lady Gertrude, by Cadogan from No Name, by Traducer, is one of the maidens, while the other is a four-year-old gelding by Paladin (imp.) also from Clarensess. H. Nurse is building up a very strong team of hacks at the C.J.C. tracks and has every right to expect successes shortly, with several of his charges making their presence felt in open company in the near future. The Riccarton expert had his oye on the Southern Champion Hack Handicap at Riverton last season with speedy Knockfin, but did not turn up, and he may elect to travel south next Easter with one of his novices.

Writing from Winton “Stopwatch” reports:—“Keen resentment has been aired here at the action of the Southland Racing Club in deleting hurdle events from the programme of its Summer meeting, and owners and trainers of cross-country candidates and hurdle contestants have expressed the opinion that they are not being considered in such chopping and changing tactics. No less than five hurdlers and’ novice ’chasers—Panooka, Pandown, Fair Vision, Towing, and Coroner—have been schooling at Winton with a view to participating in the Winton J.C. meeting, to be followed by the S.R.C. gathering, and as the majority have little desire to participate in highweight events, their activities will have to be restricted . . .” It might be just as well to remind our Winton friends that hurdle races have for some years past proved difficult events to handle in the south, particularly during the summer months, and a body like the Southland R.C. cannot afford to take serious financial and sporting risks at the present juncture. Had the aggrieved country owners been present at the recent Dunedin J.C. Spring fixture it would have been made very plain to their understanding that there was no encouragement at Wingatui to justify hurdle contests at Invercargill, while it is also common knowledge that jumpers of this class are in short

supply in South Canterbury and Canterbury at present. Under the circumstances, it can hardly be advanced with sound logic that the limited number of jumpers available in the home province could or would make for successful hurdle racing. Without being in the confidence of the S.R.C. programme committee, it is safe to assume that they discarded hurdle races at the local January meeting after a careful counting of heads and fully weighing the possibilities of adequate support from local and northern centres. It might also be pointed out that highweight races will afford jumping horsemen opportunities to display their skill and earn the wherewithal to carry on to a more satisfactory extent than would limited field hurdle races. It has been pointed out from Winton that battencontests were very successful at the S.R.C. Summer fixture last season and this is correct, but a satisfactory number of entrants were available at that period and assurances of entry given whereas the situation has changed in the meantime with hurdling horses of some merit out at grass and summer conditions always against this class of competition in early January. GORE TRAINING NOTES. SIXTY-FIVE PERMIT WORKERS. GALLOPERS FEW, TROTTERS ABUNDANT. USEFUL LIGHT HARNESS NOVICES. NOTES BY ALERT. (Special to The Times.) Gore, October 10. The local track can boast of an attendance of something like 65 horses during training hours. Of these a dozen would make up the galloping contingent, the rest being light harness workers. If the local track committee could be taken for a sulky ride round the G.R.C. circuit, they might discoved the bumpy nature of the surface which with the passage of time does not seem to improve. A different state of affairs appears to be experienced at Wyndham and local mentors very often cast longing eyes in the direction of that not very far distant preparatory ground.

As usual J. Walsh commands the largest string in work on the local tracks and with such proved performers as Kibo, Mountain Jewell and Chechahco to assist him should again enjoy a profitable season. The disappointing but well-bred gelding, Nelson’s Fortune, has been leased by Walsh and if his ways are ever to be improved, it will be in this mentor’s patient hands. This horse’s waywardness is no worse than that of Willow Wave’s when he entered the same establishment about this time last year and Walsh’s success with the son of Waverley is now history. The writer has always entertained a good opinion of the Wrack horse Chechahco who, now a five-year-old, is entering on his best years, so a better showing is expected of him this season.

Bronze Wave is an honest plodder, but further successes cannot confidently be predicted for the son of Waverley—Bronze King. Any work accomplished by Glencree on the local tracks so far would not set the Thames on fire and it appears that he has a lot of leeway to make up to be a worthy son of a one-time good performer in Dark Rosine. Picotee is the most likely of J. Walsh’s novices to show early winning form. On the score of breeding trainer A. J. Scott is working a useful quartette, viz., Bingen Wrack, Wrackette, Ringamata, and Ready Money, that would take rank with any four paraded in Maoriland.

Ringamata showed encouraging form at the Otago Hunt meeting and although not likely to attain to the greatness of his half-brother, Red Shadow, he should show improved form when placed to advantage. Trainer Scott recently gaited a juvenile half-brother to Highland King by the imported sire Frank Dewey. Bingen Wrack staged some good performances last season and should again be to the fore when wound up for the fray. Great credit is due to her trainer for keeping this mare going as she has always been more or less troublesome to prepare and at times has given her connections cause for anxiety.

Wrackette, a younger full-sister in the same stable, has yet to break her maiden status, but should benefit from the experience gained in a couple of runs in public last season. Ready money is a speedy sort up to a mile and a-quarter. He requires a dry surface, however, to give of his best and would have to be patiently driven to see out a true run mile and a half.

L. Abernethy has three engaged at the local meeting, comprising Dainty Miss (Logan-Fraser—Brent _ Locanda mare), Royal Audo and Guy win (Adioo Gpy—Winnie Chrysler). The aged gelding Royal Audo, who previously raced up north without much success, had an outing at the Otago Hunt meeting and should be the most forward of this team. The ex-Balclutha mentor A. B. Rattray moved to this centre at the beginning of the season. He has acquired suitable stabling and he has commenced activities with three charges in Fairhaven, Warhaven and a four-year-old son of Adioo Guy—Queen’s Drive. Last season Fairhaven was a model of consistency if a sequence of placings count for anything. Her win in the Trial Handicap at Wyndham was a fitting finale. Warhaven is a younger brother to the above. He shows more size and is better conformed, but may take time to come to his best. Chiming Lou has been through a number of hands now and is on a mark from which little improvement can be expected. He has left his best efforts on the race track. Anybodv but an enthusiast like owner-trainer J. G. Cruickshanks would have discarded Firecrest long ago, but at times this one has shown his mentor encouraging form in trials, and it is hoped that the perseverance of a keen light harness supporter will in time reap its just reward. The same mentor has his favourite Erin’s Fair in light work. D. Kerr has five candidates nominated for the forthcoming Labour Day fixture: Red King, Man-o’-Franz, Mokochild, Strathlee and Tour. Red King will probably be this trainer’s elect in the two tighter class events as Man-o’-Franz (in the same) is giving away substantial starts to some good performers. Mokochild this time last year proved the downfall of a large maiden field to the tune of a big price and in the same class this year may again prove a thorn in the side of the opposition. This mare is down to begin from the 12yds peg in a field of novice performers, this being an instance of a winner having been benefited by the tightening up of the limits of maiden events. This halfsister to Mate o’ Mine was little raced last season, she being the victim of muscle soreness. Strathlee, a six-year-old son 6f Lee Norris—lvy Bells, does not appeal as yet. The other member, of this team, namely, Tour, is a four-year-old Happy Voyage gelding from Coy Bells. He will take time to develop. This mentor recently received a Wellington Direct filly to educate. The filly and her dam, a Sungod mare, are the property of the well-known Edendale sportsman W. McDonald..

J. R. McMurray’s two entrants at the G.R.C. meeting are Sir Gowan, who boasted a big northern reputation as a three-year-old, and the aged Drusus

gelding, Scotfree, a pacer who more than paid his way last season. Sir Gowan will be better placed later in the season when he strikes a class to suit him.

Tapanui mentor J. R. Waites will produce Chevalier at the fixture. This gelding was indulged in road work all winter, so will not be backward in condition. He showed encouraging promise at the tail-end of last season and the writer is prepared to see him turn out a winner shortly. Eric Mitchell has two of his string accorded nominations at Gore. They are novice Queenie Lee, and proved performed Sergeant Dallas. The latter has not been long enough in work to be at his best by Labour Day, and also the class is not suitable as his mark reads at 48yds behind. Another Riversdale entrant is Christina’s Wave, who can always be depended upon to show good form at the beginning of the season. She is another that has gained by the tightened novice limits. Already a winner and with several placings to her credit she is still off the front of a maiden event. Winnie Lee is being farm-trained at Pukerau by W. Burrows, a stalwart of the light harness sport. Local owner-trainer, R. W. McKinnell, one time owner of Young Frank, is devoting his attentions to a five-year-old Blue Mountain King gelding from Flowerbell. He is nominated under the cognomen of Mountain Lad. EASTERN DISTRICT TROTTING. OPERATIONS AT WYNDHAM. TRAINERS’ TEAMS RECRUITED. PROMISING NOVICES EVIDENT. NOTES BY OBSERVER. (Special to the Times.) Wyndham, October 10. With the Gore Racing Club meeting but a fortnight off, local mentors have been making full use of their time, and essays of a sharper nature have been indulged in during the last week or so. Owing to the weather conditions and nature of the training areas, some delay was experienced in getting a start by local mentors this season, and although charges are beginning to show the fruits of labour they are anything but forward. Both tracks are now in good trim and with fine weather will be freely used from now on.

Erinola, Lucky Lee, Lynwood, Royal Drive, Royal Guy and Reconnoitre and Rocksahead claim nominations at Gore, but on present indications and conditions, none of these candidates will be in the best racing trim for the fixture,- with perhaps the exception of Erinola, who raced at the Dunedin Hunt meeting. However, this candidate has not come on as might have been expected. The two trotting events on the Gore programme have attracted good fields, especially so in the case of the 3.43 class. The faster class 3.38 has been to a certain extent neglected, but this may be due to horses not being ready. The maiden events have attracted a large contingent, including several novices who broke their maiden status last season. Included in this section are Fairhaven, Moko Child, Lucky Lee, Sir Gowan, Vacation, while seasoned horses in Bright Voyage, Ready Money and Firecrest also appear in the list.

It seems unfair to ask maidens to compete against the former sections, who have been attracted back to maiden class by the alteration of class time. Under the 3.45 maiden class, these competitors would be conceding 36yds and 48yds, but now will be in the fortunate and happy position of only giving away 12yds and 24yds at the most. Running through the assessments Moko Child is assessed on 3.42, Fairhaven 3.41, Vacation 3.43, Lucky Lee 3.41, Sir Gowan 3.39, Bright Voyage 3.43. Several of these horses displayed quality and promise last season, and with a year on to their age and experience, it would appear as if maidens are going to be hard put to, to salute the judge at early fixtures. A new addition to P. P. McKay’s team is Liberal, who will be prepared for future racing by the local trainer. Prepared locally a few years ago the aged descendant of Coldstream Bells— Wallace L mare was considered a good performer and but for waywardness at the barrier would have won more races. A speedy customer and a neat pacer, his future efforts will be interesting. Two youngsters, both by Sungod—Four Chimes mares, have also joined McKay’s establishment, and with Reconnoitre, Erinola and a maiden by Adioo Guy—Maybloom bring his team up to six. E. Todd has during the week increased his string to fourteen, the new additions being Dame Fortune, Journey’s End, All Sunshine and three maidens. Dame Fortune has been brought in, in good nick, and this speedy daughter of Drusus is in rare buckle to commence hard work. Raced late in the season last term Dame Fortune annexed a race at the Otautau meeting, registering a good performance. Journey’s End, a good performer of 1933-34, is also in good heart and has been wintered well. This good mannered square-gaiter more than paid for his board last term and gave every indication of improving with age. Started on eight occasions last season, the son of Happy Voyage—Carbinea notched two wins, one at the Invercargill Trotting Club’s meeting and one at the Wyndham Trotting Club’s fixture and two seconds at Forbury January meeting. A maiden trotter by Wrack —Pansy, a full brother to Wrackeen and Ironman, is a well made compact youngster, and bred along the right lines, he should be heard of to advantage at a later date. A Sungod—Four Chimes mare gelding is a well-made, stylish gentleman, who displayed ability and good manners in his initial preparation last term. A Wellington Direct gelding out of a Sungod mare is a solidly built fellow', displaying clean pacing ability. _ A Sungod gelding out of a Great Drive (by Great Audubon) is also being handled by Todd. A filly, by Grattan Loyal out of Outcast, and half-brother to Mocast, is a stylish lady with a good turn of speed. J. K. Dynes, the Alma street mentor, has now a team of eight to occupy his attention. A recruit ranks as a maiden square-gaiter by Lee Norris out of a mare by Lord Derby—Ninian. This maide » is perhaps on the small side, but, even so, displays trotting ability. Dynes has prepared some good unhoppled performers in the past and will soon round the descendant of Lee Norris fnto racing shape. A Guy Parrish —Rhoda Pointer (Logan Pointer— Rhodesia) has also joined Alma street establishment and is being put through the initial stages of preparation. Bill Drusus (Drusus —Sungod mare) has been recommissioned and he is in good nick to commence hard toil. A neat maiden pacer returned as being by Drusus—Fourpence, a half-brother to the good performer Sunny Morn, has also joined Dynes’s string. This chap is well coupled up, level headed and looks the part. A maiden by Erin’s King—Rothchild mare is also being handled by this mentor. Lucky Lee, Royal Guy and Hui Chimes, the remaining members of the team, are bowling along satisfactorily in their work.

Erin’s Star, the unlucky but game and consistent performer of last term, has been sold and has joined E. Mitchell’s Riversdale team. On last year’s display it would appear there is a twomile race in store for the descendant of Erin’s King. During the last week or so local mentors have introduced pupils to barrier practice and they are improving with every, lesson.

MASTERTON MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. Following are the acceptances for the first day of the Masterton Racing Club's spring meeting, October 12:— NURSERY HANDICAP, £75. Four furlongs and 63 yards.

MAIDEN STAKES, £lOO. Weight 8.8. Six furlongs and 63 yards. Dawn Dampier Princess Helen Ford Clembroney Happy Day Victory Tea Enif Taura King Maine Round Score Outspan Taumau Carlock Orby’s Last Multiacre Padnos Leith Flash Ronald Chaste

THE AUCKLAND MEETING. WORK AT ELLERSLIE. TRACKS IN GOOD ORDER. JONATHAN LAME. LATEST SCRATCHINGS. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, October 10. Beautiful weather prevailed for the final gallops at Ellerslie this morning. The course proper, 40 feet out from the rails, and the No. 3 grass track were open, but the latter was not much in demand. The going was good on the course proper. The first horse to work was Versant, who after running his first two furlongs in 26 2-ssec and the four in 52|sec, completed seven furlongs in 1.32 3-5. He went nicely throughout. Carfex and Horowhenua were to go together over a round, but Horowhenua broke away several lengths in front. However, Carfex was with him before the seven furlong post was reached and beat him home in 2.9 4-5, the last seven taking 1.35 1-5 and the last half-mile 53sec. It was a good gallop by Carfex. One of the best gallops during the morning was that of Royal Lineage, who beat Gainsfid by three lengths in a mile in 1.47 3-5. The first half occupied 51 3-ssec. Burnish and Canopy had the pace on when they jumped away at the six furlong peg. They ran the first two in 26 2-ssec and were about on terms at the end in 1.19 2-5.

Mother Superior, after running half a mile in 50 4-ssec, completed seven furlongs in 1.32 2-s—a good effort. Symcony sprinted down the straight and looks very fit. Baroscope was well in front of First Lap after traversing seven furlongs in 1.33 4-5. Korokio was sent over seven furlongs, but was only timed over the last three, which took 43 3-ssec. The mare looks well.

Kiltowyn did one of the best six furlongs before the interval, running the first two in 26 l-ssec, three in 38 2-5 sec and the full distance in 1.18 2-5.

After breakfast the best six furlongs during the morning was credited to Pin Money, who ran the distance in 1.18.

Red Manfred pleased by the manner in which he completed a round in 2.5 2.5, which was the best of the morning over the distance, the last seven furlongs taking 1.30 4-5. Both of F. Davis’s charges look well. Free Air (Lawson) jumped two hurdles in the centre well and then did a round on the tan in 2.9 2-5.

Chromadyne led Tondelayo over four hurdles. Chromadyne gave a good exhibition.

Hauwai and Capella Abbey jumped the big fences on the flat, finishing up over the fence by the mile post. Hauwai pleased most.

After working this morning Jonathan developed lameness, evidently having struck himself, and was scratched for the Shorts Handicap at 9.45. Gold Trail and Sir Nigel were scratched for their engagements at 9 o’clock. The inside of the grass was available for fast work and the going was excellent. At Takanini. Greek Gold and Nun Nicer were associated over six furlongs. The latter jumped away a couple of lengths in front, but Greek Gold was with him at the finish in 1.15 3-5. Tray Bit and Impasto finished together after going six furlongs in 1.15 —the best of the morning. Impasto conceded his companion a good start and did his work in good style, but Tray Bit also pleased. Gay Blonde easily accomplished a mile in 1.51. She could have improved considerably. She is in fine fettle for her Great Northern Guineas engagement. Arch Ruler dashed over half a mile in 50sec and appears to be working as well as ever. Spearcourt and Lap Up were companions over half a mile in 49 4-ssec —a good gallop for novices (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, October 11. The latest scratchings are: Mitchelson Cup: Gold Trail at 9 a.m. Gordon Handicap: Sir Nigel. Great Northern Guineas: Pawky. All engagements: Legatee.

Severe 8 8 Matrimony 7 10 Romp Along 8 8 Medway 7 10 Maestro 7 12 Nightlass 7 4 Hunting Scene 7 11 Pomposity 7 4 Alchemic 7 11 HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, £100. One mile and 63 yards. Emotion 10 13 Chile 9 5 Mercian Raparahara 9 0 Prince 10 5 Bright Sky 9 0 Leo Colossus 9 11 Umpire 9 0 Te Ua 9 10 Tannin 9 0

LANSDOWNE HANDICAP, (hack conditions), £100. £ Seven furlongs and 63 yards. King Thomond 9 0 Grand Blow 7 11 Cuddle 8 9 Royal Dash 7 5 Timorous 8 6 Silage 7 5 Cherry King 8 5 Linoleum 7 5 Bonnie Vale 8 3 Hornpipe 7 5 Purse 7 13 Rene Helle 7 5 Royal Banquet 7 11 Umpire 7 5 Royal Record 7 11 MASTERTON HANDICAP, (open). £150. One mile and a quarter and 63 yards. Gold Trail 9 0 Walton Park 8 0 Brambletorn o 11 Might 7 6 Hazoor 8 9 Chopin 7 0 Arikira 8 7 Blue Boy 7 0 Lady Ronald 8 2 LAWN HANDICAP (hack conditions), £120. One mile and 63 yards. Synagogue Sir Nigel 9 9 9 Purse 0 Sweet Music 8 7 0 7 Cuddle 8 11 Mercian Queen 7 7 Dorado 8 7 Revival 7 7 Bonnie Vale 3 2 Inveresk 7 7 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, (open), £130. Seven furlongs and 63 yards. Prince Cyclonic 8 Colossus Passion Fruit 9 8 0 West Tor 13 Royal Routine 8 8 2 0 Lady Spy 8 9 Navaho 8 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP (hack conditions). £100. Six furlongs and 63 yaras. Hunting Jay 9 6 Confiscation 7 2 Pladie 9 0 Flamingo 7 Cawbeen 8 13 Perimeter 7 0 Hunting Argument 0 Lodge 8 5 Sir Spear 7 0 Wasteland y 2 Dover Patrol 7 0 Bellbroney 7 6 Wahine Nui 7 0 Bodyline 7 5 Gayfire 7 0 Ethiop 7 3