RACING AND TROTTING

Southland Times, Issue 23026, 21 October 1936, Page 10

RACING AND TROTTING

News —Prospects—Results

toeing. October 22. 24. 26— Wellington RC. October 24. 26—Gore R.C. October 26—Waverley R-C. October 26—Walpawa County R.C» at Hastings. October 26—North Canterbury J.C. October 26—Waikato Hunt Club. October 29. 31— Poverty Bay T.C. October 31—Banks Peninsula R.C. October 31—Rangitlkel R-C. November 5. 7—Whangarel R.C. November 7—Hawke's Bay J-C. November 7. 9. 11. 14—Canterbury J.C. November 14—Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Club (at Rotorua). November 21—Levin R.C. November 21—Southland R.C. November 21. 23—Waikato R-C. November 28—Ashburton County R.C. November 28. 30—Takapuna J.C.. (at Ellerslie). November 28. 30—Felldlnc J.C. Trotting October 24, 26—Auckland T.C October 24, 's— Greymouth T L. October 26— Manawatu T.C October 26—Oamaru T.C. October 31—Wellington TC November 10. )<.. 13- N.Z Saetropolltan T.C November 26. 28—Forbury Park T.C. December s—New Brighton T.C. December s—Waikato T.C. December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C. December 26. 28—Wairarapa T.C. December 26. 28—Westport T.C. December 28. 30. 31-Auckland T.C. December 29 —Winton T.C. December 30—Westland T.C. (By The Curragh.) The Wellington spring meeting opens to-morrow. The Gore Racing Club’s meeting will be held on Saturday and Monday. General entries for the New Zealand Cup meeting close on Friday. Silver Issue was sent over six furlongs yesterday and ran it in Imtn 21sec. He is coming to hand well.

Frances Drake is selected as the likely favourite for the Wellesley Stakes at Trentham to-morrow.

A price was put on Epris a few days ago, but 1200 guineas did not lead to business.

Last Pal. who is inclined to climb a little, ran half a mile yesterday in 53 2-ssec without being ridden out.

The second payment for the New Zealand Cup and first payment for the Stewards’ Handicap are due on Friday.

Acceptances for the North Canterbury Racing Club’s annual meeting close to-day.

Western Song, who is looking a picture, ran six furlongs in lmin 18sec yesterday and did it well. The grey is doing excellently at present.

Johnny and Red Treasure were matched over six furlongs yesterday and, in recording lmin 19 4-ssec, were not all out to register a useful gallop.

All Humbug and Enwood returned 50 2-ssec for half a mile yesterday without being pushed. Both are coming to hand in approved style.

Unaccompanied, Wynwood, ridden by his trainer, slipped over five furlongs in lmin 6sec yesterday and could have done better. He looks well.

Amelita, alone, raced over five furlongs in lmin 4 4-ssec yesterday and did it well. A race will do her a lot of good.

Lady Warden and British Sun scampered over half a mile yesterday in 50 4-ssec. The latter carried real weight and it was a good effort by both.

It is understood that L. J. Ellis was offered the ride on Fersen in the New Zealand Cup, but no decision has yet been made.

Galleon shaded Venite in a sevenfurlong trial run in Imin 34sec yesterday. It was a good gallop by both, but unfortunately Venite was lame in front after cooling out.

It was inadvertently stated in these notes yesterday that Queen Dorothy and Silver Lark were among the scratchings for the Gore meeting. Both have accepted for the first day.

Of the eight winners at Washdyke on Saturday afternoon Wexford Bridge, Culotte, Rollalong, ' Queen Dorothy, Joyous, Rebel Lad and Capital were described as browns.

Neither of the American colts, Bill B or Starwyn, had luck on his side at Washdyke on Saturday, but both displayed ability and it should not be long before they are returned as winners.

Gipsy Fair scampered over half a mile yesterday in 50 l-ssec and did it well. J. Gray’s pupil can go fast over a short distance and an improvement, in stamina would find her an early winner. She is looking well at present.

Silver Bond, who showed pace in the Gwyn Nursery, run at Caulfield on Saturday, is owned by Mr G. J. Barton, and got by Pink Coat from Victory Bond, by Paper Money. Victory Bond is also the dam of Fair Weather.

Although Vitaphone was lame after his race on Saturday, he was much improved on Monday, and it was decided to send him north that night with Redolent, but he will not be raced until the third day.

Colombo, looking a bit lusty, made his first appearance this season in the Tycho Handicap at Washdyke on Saturday. His condition gave out at the finish and he was shut out of a place, but his turn should not be far away.

A. Russell, who returned from Sydney last week with F. D. Jones, weighed out to ride Pink Abbey in the Spring Stakes at Washdyke on Saturday, but he had not yet received a licence and was replaced by W. Cooper.

An excellent gallop was registered by Jack Ahoy yesterday. He was sent six furlongs and, after running the first two furlongs in 24 3-ssec, registered Imin 17 l-ssec for the full distance. This horse is well forward for immediate engagements.

No. 4 was the most successful saddle cloth at Washdyke on Saturday, horses carrying that number winning four times. One pound invested on No. 4 during the afternoon would have netted a profit of £154 1/6 on the win, and £23 2/6 on the place machine.

It is reported that an offer of 800gns was made by an Australian agent for the three-year-old Gay Talkie prior to his first win at Ellerslie, and that it was doubled before the colt scored again on the second day. Apparently Gay Talkie is not for sale.

The A.J.C. Derby will begin to be regarded as a trap for backers. Gold Rod was the third hot favourite in succession to fail, the others being Sil—-

ver King and Young Idea. As in the case of Gold Rod, form. _ pointed to both as probable winners, but as with the latter, they failed as stayers.

Conditions were ideal for training at Invercargill yesterday. The course proper next to the rails was open for fast work and it provided excellent going. It was perhaps too good for some who were not seen at their best owing to ploughing along on heavy tracks for some time past. A continuance of fine weather would find them going better later in the week.

Queen Dorothy has now won four races, finished third once and unplaced twice in her last seven starts. Her stake winnings amount to £464, but as the last three races she has won since the declaration of handicaps for the New Zealand Cup amount to only £355 net she has not incurred a penalty for that race, in which she has 7.0.

Double Shot ran a mile yesterday with Ocean Singer to bring him home the last seven furlongs. Double Shot ran the first four furlongs in 54 l-ssec and completed the journey in lmin 46 2-ssec. The son of Agrion is very well at present. Ocean Singer ran his seven furlongs in lmin 32 2-ssec and this showed him to be improved by recent solid work. Vintage was booked to make the trip to Trentham, but arrangements have been cancelled because of further leg trouble, and he is to be sent out for another spell. He can therefore be ruled out of the New Zealand Cup. Impersonator will also be left at heme. He was kicked by a stable mate last week, and although the effect is not serious, it was not considered advisable to race him for a while.

Ten maiden performers were given barrier practice yesterday morning. They walked out the first time and ran half a mile on the second occasion. They did not give Mr T. Marshall much trouble and went away in a fair line. Those taking part were Queen Astrid, Silver Choir, Mona Song, Lady Vane, Baitruin, Triple Cone, British Sun, Trebleack, British Star and Topsy Knight.

G. W. White has a five-year-old gelding in his stable that will win a race in the near future, says The Christchurch Star-Sun. Its name is County Down, and is by that great American trotting horse Judge Hancock, which beat a good field ot pacers in this country on more than one occasion. County Down made the early running in the Para Rubber Handicap at the charity meeting at Addington on Thursday, and will be all the better for his race in public.

Double Great is reported to have furnished and thickened out as the result of a spell. Last season he won three times and was also three times placed in eight starts. He opened last season with a win in the Riccarton stakes to pay the way to success in the New Zealand Derby and then came another in the Saltaire Handicap at New Brighton in 3min 19sec. Double Great won his first tw races in heavy going. Then came two unplaced performances to be followed by a' third to Cadiz and Golden Mist at Addington, when he went 2min 44 2-ssec. This was followed by a third at Oamaru.

The South Australia Trotting Club has completed arrangements for the inter-Dominion championships, which will be held at Adelaide in January. It has been decided to subsidize visiting horses from other States in the Commonwealth as well as from New Zealand. Indianapolis, and possibly Tempest will compete. For the first time Indianapolis will meet the Australian pacer Lawn Derby, whose outstanding performances this year have created considerable interest. It is thought by some that Lawn Derby’s ability to pace fast on four-furlong tracks will give him a big advantage over Indianapolis, because an-opinion obtains that Indianapolis cannot handle small circuits. That is not so. Indianapolis has done a lot of work at various times on the half-mile oval at Addington, and has shown that he can go as fast round turns as any other horse. No horse at Addington is showing greater improvement than Grand Mogul, and the Southland-bred pacer is destined to play a big part in important races this season, says The Christchurch Star-Sun. In a recent trial with Indianapolis he moved like a machine. The journey was two miles, and Grand Mogul was in receipt of 3sec from his stablemate. They finished on terms, and the first mile was covered in 2min 26sec. Indianapolis registered 4min 41 2-ssec for the journey, and Grand Mogul did 4min 44 2-ssec. They travelled four sulky widths from the inside rail all the way. Indianapolis has benefited a great deal by his race at the New Brighton Trotting Club’s recent meeting. The race he had at the Charity Trotting meeting has also assisted his cup preparation, and he will be in great condition for the President’s Handicap at Oamaru, and subsequent engagements.

Explosion, Bessie Parrish and Mataunga are in excellent order for approaching engagements, and they should'earn some prize-money for their trainer J. J. Kennerley, says The Christchurch Star-Sun. At Addington recently, the three horses were stepped over two miles, and the manner in which they accomplished their tasks appealed to all who witnessed their trial. Explosion set off with one second start from Mataunga, and two seconds from Bessie Parrish. Mataunga took his companions to the half-mile post in Imin 12sec, and was at the mile in 2min 18 2-ssec. He held command passing the mile and a half post in 3min 34 2-ssec, but the trio closed up at the bend for home. They trotted the last two furlongs in 32 3-ssec. Explosion recorded 4min 42 3-4 sec, Mataunga 4min 41sec, and Bessie Parrish 4min 40sec. The three horses will be in the pink of condition for their November engagements.

The Chokebore team for Trentham is comprised of Paper Slipper, Wild Chase, Trench Fight, Card Player, Counterblast, Guinea Fowl and Lazybones. The two last-named are owned by Mr G. M. Macdonald. Argentic and Screamer have also gone north in the charge of C. McCarthy, says The Press. P. V. Mason went on Monday night with Roaming and Lofty, owned by Mr A. Louisson. T. H. Gillett was to leave last night with Wexford Bridge, his only representative. This gelding was accepted for on Thursday, but will race only on the second and third days. J. S. Shaw was to take Dollar Bill, Matoru, and Atalanta Lass last night. Matoru will not be racing on the first day. Mrs J. Campbell’s representatives will be Tunneller, Knockfin, and Orange Bud, and C. Davey will take Davolo. Custos will go up in charge of F. D. Jones on Thursday night, and Ceme Abbas might also be taken if she gallops satisfactorily this morning. The two-year-old Patuma, by Cockpit from Pakitere appears as an acceptor in the Taita Handicap on Thursday, but will not be taken.

ON AND OFF THE TURF

AUSTRALASIAN SALE RECORDS TALKING’S STAYING STRAINS (By Sir Modred). For some time past northern writers have been booming Vitaphone as a hurdle racer,. but with slight encouragement, and now the Cape Hom (imp.) gelding is under suspicion of carrying a doubtful limb. While Vitaphone jumps well he is not superior to his smaller stablemate, Redolent, under a moderate scale of weights as a jumper and galloper, and the latter might carry real poundage, too, if seriously called upon. When watching this pair in schooling over the battens on many occasions at Riccarton during the winter months, the whiter came to this conclusion, guided to some extent by the fact that Redolent appeared to be a smart galloper built on somewhat similar lines to his Southland-bred half-brothers, Red Boa and Baldowa. Bred on Speedy Lines.

The fact that the Southland-owned mare Tea Party, by Tea Tray (imp. and son of The Tetrarch) on Tuesday foaled a filly to Nigger Minstrel, is interesting from a studmaster’s standpoint, as the little stranger may furnish into an early racer if breeding lines are to be accepted as possessing a bearing on the matter. Bred by Mr E. M. Russell, of the Bay Road, Invercargill, Tea Party is a half-sister to Listening Post (Solferino) and Laughing Eyes (Balboa), both of whom were successful as youngsters, while she claims similar relationship to Bran Pie, Sparkling Eyes, Irish Eyes, Clatter, and Fair Vision, all of whom were endowed with the characteristic of extreme speed. Bred From American Mare. Tea Party herself was very speedy, but difficult to train, while her sire (Tea Tray) has been credited with very many brilliant descendants in New Zealand. Mr Russell bred this Tea Tray matron and her many fast relatives from an imported American mare called Eager Eyes, who was by a horse called Cesarion, in his day one of the most noted progenitors of speed in the United States, and down her maternal lines Eager Eyes was also to be expected to reproduce galloping ability. With brilliance credited to her families through sire and dam, Tea Party may carry on her line to account for previous racehorses and to this end they will be favoured, as the mare and her progeny are the property of F. W. Ellis, who understands the development of youthful racehorses and here he has the material already to hand. Tea Party’s first foal, a filly by British Empire, could move fast, and the Nigger Minstrel filly may be similarly gifted. Speed is predominant in the strains of blood presented on each side of the family tree of Mr Ellis’s mare, and it will be of interest to note if the family characteristic obtains when Nigger Minstrel’s daughter comes to be tried out. A young sire, Liberal, winner of the V.R.C. Derby and St. Leger Stakes in 1932, claimed a successful youngster on Saturday when Ena won the fillies’ division of the Mona Nursery Handicap (41 fur.). The interesting fact to New Zealanders about this win is that Liberal sports Dominion strains through sire and dam, blends of our best blood. A brilliant galloper and Derby winner to boot, Liberal is a son of Windbag (sire of last week’s Caulfield Cup winner Northwind), by Magpie from Charleville (N.Z.) When it comes to his female line Liberal is out of Charade, by Comedy King (imp. noted racehorse and sire) from Perplexity, by Multiform (Musket line). The Musket—St. Simon cross is here again on both sides of the pedigree. It has been reported that High Star, who returned better than a bare threefigure win dividend in the far north recently, is a half-brother to a useful performer in Karangapai, by Peach Brandy, but when his pedigree is set out it will be discovered that he is bred on lines of more than passing interest in the South Island and Canterbury in particular, as, although his dam was foaled in Auckland, his sire was an English stallion imported to New Zealand by the late Sir George Clifford. The pupil of the Ellerslie trainer R. McTavish was got by The Ace (imp. and son of Bayardo) from Star Attraction by Adjutant (son of Martian from a Treadmill—Trenton source) from Lady Cleon, by Sylvanite from Lady Frances, by Eton (fast horse) from Gwendoline, by Soult (son of St. Simon) from The Sheelah, by Bryan O’Lynn from Eileen Alannah, by Musket from Rosalie. The five-year-old High Star is, therefore, bred on attractive lines, while it is reported that he is possessed of the gift of travelling fast over limited distances.

A Record-Priced Colt. The cabled report that the A.J.C. Derby winner, Talking, by Magpie (imp.) from Society (a New Zealandbred mare) has changed hands at the record price for Australasia of £19,000 will create widespread interest in his future career on the racecourse and at the stud. The immediate valuable engagements of this New South Walesbred juvenile include the V.R.C. Derby of £SOOO, this month (October 31) and the Melbourne Cup, of £IO,OOO, (2m.) on November 3. Presenting indications of staying ability by reason of his A.J.C. Derby (l|m.) success and a meritorious third in the Caulfield Cup —he was responsible for the smart pace set over the greater portion of the journey. There is every reason to expect the son of Magpie to see out the Melbourne Cup trip, a venture for which he must be thoroughly seasoned by his track and public appearances of the early spring season. In sire line Talking possesses every recommendation as a stayer through Magpie, while his dam, Society, was by Absurd (imp). from First Class, by All Black (imp.) from Class, by Wallace (son ol Carbine, by Musket) from La Tosca, by Robinson Crusoe (noted Australian sire of stoutness) from Nightmare, by Panic (sire of stayers) from Evening Star (imp. and famous taproot matron in Australia). While Talking is the first of Magpie’s progeny to win an A.J.C. Derby, the English horse has sired many famous winners in Australia, Windbag and Amounis being cases in point. A great racehorse in England and Australia (weight-for-age events), Magpie was got by Dark Ronald (sire of Son-in-Law, a fact speaking for itself) from Popinjay, by St. Frusquin (son of St. Simon) from Chelandry (whose family included Heroic in Australia and Simper in New Zealand). Described as one of the most fashion-ably-bred horses in the world, Magpie started only six times in England and proved himself one of the best of his year. His greatest performance in the Old Country was probably his last there when he was beaten by a head by Gay Crusader in the Two Thousand Guineas and the latter subsequently won the Derby and proved himself a noted sire. In Australia Magpie ran well in weight-for-age races in the days when the New Zealand mare Desert Gold was gracing the turf there on a visit from Hawke’s Bay. Successor to Windbag? As Magpie’s son, Windbag has been successful as a sire in Australia,' there

is no reason why his new owner should not expect Talking to follow in the footsteps of his elder colonial-born relative. Mr A. Cooper, the purchaser of Talking, is claimed to have been closely associated with the late Mr John Brown, of Newcastle, in breeding and racing. Reported to be a millionaire, Mr Brown owned extensive mining and shipping interests and possessed one of the finest collections of thoroughbred mares in the world at his New South Wales stud. At a dispersal sale following the death of their owner several of the mares referred to were, purchased for New Zealand, and thus South Canterbury reaped a benefit. The list of high-priced horses disposed of in Australasia now reads:—Talking, £19,000; Heroic, £16,800; Carbine, £13,500 (approximately). Talking has a difficult path to thread to get on terms with his relative in sire line, Windbag (Melbourne Cup, St. Leger 1925) as a racehorse, and he may never become his equal as a sire, but the three-year-old has made an auspicious start in racing across the flat.

THE WINTON TRACKS

Gore Candidates A SMALL CONTINGENT (From Our Correspondent.) As a result of the recent winds the tracks here have dried up a good deal, and are providing much better going than has been the case for some time. The local contingent for Gore is a small one, and no doubt would have been much stronger had training conditions earlier been more favourable. Gay Boa, a Highweight Handicap candidate, has done well for F. Langford and as a result of recent efforts comes into line as a possibility on Saturday and Monday. On Saturday morning he did strong work on the outside of the course proper, to finish up by galloping a useful five furlongs. The Balboa gelding will be ridden by V. Langford, and may be regarded as being in good order at the moment. He is a lazy track worker, and although on the small side he more than compensates for this by his gameness. Henry Dawson has come to hand well for FI. Morton and although he has not been up a great length of time he will strip fairly forward this week. The Rosenor gelding still acts erratically, but over sprint journeys is endowed with plenty of speed. He paid his way last term, and should do so again in the new season.

W. Cosgrove’s stable will be represented by Eddie Tolan and Norma Grattan. The former has been in work for some time, and is in first-class order at the moment. Providing he races solidly he should give a good account of himself at Gore. The Grattan Loyal stallion won in his first appearance in public last season, but his displays thereafter were of a disappointing nature. However, there is no reason to believe that he will not perform up to his best, as he will lack nothing on the score of condition. Norma Grattan is a delicate type of mare, and has for some weeks been troubled with her feet. She is in excellent order otherwise, and has been working well, but it is expected that she will be spelled after Gore.

Happiness has pleased in his tasks for F. Langford. The Happy Voyage gelding wintered well and is holding his condition much better than formerly. He is not a robust horse, and usually lightens up with work, but so far there is nothing wrong with his condition. Last year he was not too sound but has not been troubled in this way this season. Hard Times (by Lee Norris—Harvest Queen) has produced a filly by Llewellyn (imp.) and has been mated with Quite Sure (imp.) Youngsters Improving.

Three novices in F. Langford’s team have done well of late. The Great Bingen-Winning Point filly has attracted attention as a promising three-year-old, and is an apt pacer. She has shown a nice turn of speed in her essays. Anna Wong, a filly the same age as the former youngster, but more forward, has worked to date in good style. The Erin’s King mare has plenty of size for one of her age, and at her present rate of progress it will be interesting to see how she fares in her first public efforts in view of her Champion Stakes engagement, which it is proposed at this stage to see out. A two-year-old colt by Worthy Bond, and ranking as a half-brother to Anna Wong, has been put through the rudiments of the game, and he also has a good idea of what is expected of him. Pola Negri has not as yet been recommissioned.

Two youngsters in W. Cosgrove’s stable, a four-year-old gelding by Adioo Guy, ranking as a half-brother to Stirling Lady, and Vice Regal (by Nelson Derby) have made good progress in their allotments of late. Neither was asked anything of a serious nature while the tracks were unfavourable but they have completed their recent tasks in good style. Both are good pacers, and are quickly gaming racing shape, the pair having been in robust order when first recommissioned. In the same stable Belle Grattan is getting through plenty of work. The Grattan Loyal mare has thickened out a good deal, and on the score of looks, would command attention in any field.

Mishap has linked up with J. Maconnell’s team, which includes Desert Cloud, Weary Voyage and Harold Guy. Mishap has not shown her best form for some time, and while her speed has not been doubted at any stage of her career, a propensity to tangle for no apparent reason, has been responsible for her losing favour. The Happy Voyage mare in her only winning bracket to date defeated Grand Mogul and Picot.ee at Wyndham after putting up a sterling performance, but has not repeated this form since.

Weary Voyage has been mated with Quite Sure (imp.) but will be worked for a while. She may be a possibility in sprint fields. Desert Cloud did not race a great deal last term, but has to be regarded as one of the best stayers in his class. At the S.R.C. meeting last summer, he beat all but Eighteen Carat over two miles in round about 4.35 and as Eighteen Carat won the Invercargill Cup and raced prominently in other events later, Desert Cloud’s fine performance was shown in bold relief. He has improved out of all knowledge under Maconnell.

Keen interest will be manifested in the reappearance of Royal Guy, who graduated to local Cup fields by reason of a number of high-class displays last term. The Adioo Guy gelding put up a fine display in beating all but Valdor in the Wyndham Cup. He is reported as having done well since put int> work and if he strips as well as he did last season, Maconnell’s pupil will be a force to be reckoned with in leading local events.

THE WELLINGTON MEETING

TRACKS IN SPLENDID ORDER YESTERDAY’S WORK (United Press Association.) Wellington, October 20. Although quite a number of visiting horses are now on hand for the Wellington meeting there was surprisingly little fast work at Trentham this morning. Rain threatened at dawn and fell lower down the valley, but Trentham missed it and the weather later broke fine again, with hot, muggy sunshine. Both the plough and the outside of the trial grass tracks were open, but all fast work was done on the grass, which was in splendid order.

H. Cutts did not require much from his team of seven, but Paper Slipper came home from the half-mile on the plough in 49sec. Wild Chase, whose knee still looks doubtful, took 55sec. Shy, Might and Korero travelled over a mile, halfway through which Shy drew out and bowled along down the straight to beat his two rivals by a good length in 1.44 1-5; the last half was done in 52 4-ssec. Shy went really well. Sporting Blood did a good gallop for a hurdler in beating Verden by several lengths over a mile A 1.45 3-5; the last half in 54 2-ssec.

Deficit finished better than Omarere over seven furlongs run in 1.31 2-5, the last half in 53sec.

Debham and Boomerang both went well in recording 1.29 3-5 for a distance, the last half in 52 3-ssec. Cricket was a head in front of Dovecourt at the end t>f six furlongs in 1.17, the last half in 52sec. Liane did exactly the same figures in beating Sea Wrack by half a length. Caen and Tiger Gain kept together over the same distance in 1.17 2-5. the last half in 52sec. Sardius bowled along freely in registering 1.3 for five furlongs, the last half in 30 2-ssec. Later Fulojoy came out and ran five furlongs in 1.2 2-5, the last half-mile in 50sec. Hine Ra came down from the three furlongs in 38 2-ssec. Several two-year-olds were sharpened up and down the half-mile straight on the course proper, but the only actual trial was one in which Cute Melody finished strongly to cut down Jolly near the post, with Mother-in-Law handy and Nuclei a couple of lengths back. Others to work on the track for experience were Card Player and Counterblast, Lazybones and Guinea Fowl, Accomplice and Illyria, Happy Heels and Brunhilde, Elarage and Aureous, Greenwich (alone) and Ine Ata and Screamer. Youssipof (E. Burgess) was schooled over four fences, but he whacked the third fence very hard. Others out working included Hunting Cat, Ben Braggie. Rona Bay, Argentic, Merry Lap, Werohia, Red Rufus, Joumet, Charade, Screen Star, Golden Ridge, Mohua and the local horses. GREYMOUTH T.C. THE ACCEPTANCES .(United Press Association.) Greymouth, October 20. Following are the acceptances for the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday:— 12.30

INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, £IOO. Class 2.27. One mile.—Amywyn scr, Black Marble scr, Buddy scr, Erin’s Beauty scr, Glencree scr, Grattan Girl scr, Heather Queen scr, Kingussie scr, Lynley de Oro scr, Real Direct’ scr, Savoldi scr, Tarn scr, Truman 12yds, Hermes 24yds, Nancy de Oro 24yds.

PETRIE HANDICAP, £IOO. For unhoppled trotters. Class 3.49. One mile and a-half.—Burlesque scr, Joe Carbine scr, Native Home scr, Timworthy scr, Violet Wrack scr, Sonoma Boy 24yds, Debutante 48yds, Walter Wrack 48yds, Moerangi 72yds, San Michele 84yds. 1.40

BLAKETOWN HANDICAP, £IOO. Class 3.2. One mile and a-quarter. —All Kings scr, Brian Boru scr, Nancy de Oro scr, Trinidad scr, Carus 12yds, Coral Prince 12yds, Dual 12yds, Greatfast 12yds, Lottie Guy 12yds, Old Faithful 12yds, Reno 12yds, Shewdie 12yds, Sky Wink 12yds. 2.20

MAWHERA HANDICAP, £175. Class 3.35. One mile and a-half—Aircraft scr, Brigadier scr, Colonel Bogey scr, Compromise scr, Fortex scr, Garry Thorpe scr, Lucky Jack scr, Oversight scr, Plutus scr, Red Flush scr, Reylena scr, Shoelace scr, Starvale scr, Trada scr, Wee Wrack scr, Eastern Prince 12yds, Our War 12yds, Sports Review 12yds, Sage King 12yds, Superb 12yds, Travis Thorn 12yds. 2.55

ADVANCE HANDICAP, £llO. Class 3.37. One mile and a-half.—Chateau scr, Greatfast scr, Little Gordon scr, Lucess scr. Passport scr, Repeal scr, Ruth Logan scr, Celebrity 12yds, Dundee 12yds, Dusky Chum 12yds, Imposter 12yds, Royal Travis 12yds, Harlequin 36yds. 3.30

ROYAL OAK HANDICAP, £lls. For unhoppled trotters. Class 3.45. One mile and a-half.—Corrianda scr, Debutante scr, Joe Carbine scr, Native Home scr, Sonoma Boy scr, Tasman Flight scr, Timworthy scr, Violet Wrack scr, Walter Wrack scr, Cracksman 12yds, Winnie Parrish 12yds, Moerangi 24yds, San Michaele 36yds, Lament 72yds. 4.5 DIGGERS’ HANDICAP (saddle), £IOO. Class 2.25. One mile.—All Kings scr, Amywyn scr, Brian Boru scr, Buddy scr, Grattan Girl scr, Real Direct scr, Red Glow scr, Trinidad scr, Truman scr, Wheat Pool scr, Coral Prince 12yds, Old Faithful 12yds, Reno 12yds, Sky Wink 12yds, Slippery Sam 12yds, Colleen Wrack 12yds, Repeal 24yds. 4.40 DASH HANDICAP, £llO. Class 2.59. One mile and a-quarter.—Agility scr, Celebrity scr, Compromise scr, Harlequin scr, Imposter scr, Lucess scr, Passport scr, Royal Travis scr, Ruth Logan scr, Trada scr, Brigadier 12yds, Fortex 12yds, Lucky Jack 12yds, Oversight 12yds, Plutus 12yds, Red Flush 12yds, Reylena 12yds, Shoelace 12yds, Starvale 12yds, Wee Wrack 12yds, Eastern Prince 24yds, Our War 24yds, Sage King 24yds,. Sports Review 24yds.

WELLINGTON T.C. I

THE HANDICAPS (United Press Association.) Wellington, October 20. Following are: the handicaps tor the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting on October 31: PETONE HANDICAP, £l3O. For unhoppled trotters. Class 3.43. One mile and

a-half. Tan John scr Bittersweet scr yds bhd Calm Queen scr San Michele 12 Corrianda scr Survivor 12 Fantine scr Don Giovanni 24 Great Linnet scr Parrish Chimes 24 King Franz scr Prince Harvester 24 Kraal scr Renegade 36 Native Leaf scr Guy Hugo ■' 48 Royal Romance scr Lament 48 Stalky scr Franz Derby 60 Swordsman scr Arapai 72 NOVICE HANDICAP, £l3O. Class 3.43. One mile and a-half. Beredos scr Ray Queen scr Bill B. scr Ropata scr Black Marvel scr Savoldi scr Dark Hazard scr Tapdancer scr Dolores Silk scr Symphony scr Grattan Girl scr yds bhd Lord Ax worthy’ scr Guy Zolock 12 Magic Boy scr Big Nelson 48 Mavis Logan scr Native Son 36 Mirage scr Peter Silk 48 Molly Direct scr Radiant Prince 48 Olive King scr Diversion 60 Pukeuri scr OCTOBER HANDICAP. £lBO. Class 3.34. One mile and a-half. Ace Pot scr Spessiva scr Agility scr Superb scr Baron Grand scr U. Scott scr Chateau scr Waving Corn scr Compass scr yds bhd Eastern Prince scr Electric Bell 12 Fortex scr Ideal 12 Glorietta scr Navy Blue 12 Dandy Locanda scr Blondie 24 Llewellyn's Pet scr Cantata 24 Parisienne scr Doris Derby 24 Plutus scr Hidden Charm 24 Red Flush scr Irish Peach 24 Roadster scr Play On 24 Royal Travis scr Silk Cord 36 Ruth Logan scr NEW ZEALAND CUP TRIAL HANDICAP, £350. Class 2.45. One mile and aquarter. Gamble scr Rey Spec 12 Gunfire scr Supertax 12 Recess scr De Soto 24 War Buoy scr Emllius Way 24 yds bhd Evicus 24 Agile 12 Worthy Light 24 Bingen Palm 12 Glenrossie 36 Grace McElwyn 12 Tempest 36 Blue Mountain 12 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. £l5O. For unhoppled trotters. Class 4.59. Two miles. Bittersweet scr Tan John scr Calm Queen scr Winnie Parrish , scr Corrianda scr yds bhd Fantine scr San Michele 24 Great Linnet scr Survivor 24 King Franz scr Don Giovanni 36 Kraal scr Prince Harvester 36 Native Leaf scr Parrish Chimes 36 Native Tree scr Renegade 48 Royal Romance scr Guy Hugo 60 Stalky scr Franz Derby 84 Swordsman scr Arapai 96 BOROUGH HANDICAP. £l5O. Class 3.39. One mile and Big Nelson scr Trevor de Oro scr Bill B. scr yds bhd Effie Parrish scr Activity 12 Guy Zolock scr Diversion 12 Mavis Logan scr Fine Art 12 Native Son scr Icevus 12 Peter Silk set Mr Guy 12 Radiant Prince scr Roadster 12 Red Flyer scr Epilogue 24 Silver Black scr Renown's Best 24 Superior Rank scr SHORT HANDICAP. £l3O. Class 3.5. One mile and a-quarter. Benedos scr Pukeuri scr Black Marvel scr Ray Queen scr Dark Hazard scr Ropata scr Dolores Silk scr Savoldi scr Grattan Girl scr Snowy Bingen scr Lord Axworthy scr Symphony scr Marina scr Tapdancer scr Mirage scr Thornworthy scr Molly Direct scr Worthy Audubon scr Olive King scr ELECTRIC HANDICAP. £lBO. Class 2.57. One mile and a-quarter. Ace Pot scr Royal Travis scr Agility scr Ruth Logan scr Allworthy scr Spessiva scr Chateau scr Superb scr Compass scr u. Scott scr Eastern Prince scr Waving Corn scr Dandv Locanda scr yds bhd Epilogue scr Blondie 24 Esplendor scr Cantata 24 Fortex scr Doris Derby 24 Glorietta scr Electric Beil 24 Great Chum scr Hidden Charm 24 Parisienne ' scr Irish Peach 24 Plutus scr Navy Blue 24 tZlnc-U cor- DI-,,. Clr, 0/1

Red Flush scr Play On 24 Renown's Best scr Silk Cord 24

WAIPAWA COUNTY RACES

THE ACCEPTANCES (United Press Association.) Hastings, October 20. following are the acceptances for the Waipawa County Racing Club’s meeting at Hastings on Labour Day:— Noon HOLLYCOMBE HURDLES, £BO. One mile and a-half.—Lord Hereford 10.3. Red Rufus 10.3, Tahoma 9.7, Taura Lad 9.2, Monarchy 9.0, Master Turbine 9.0. 12.40 OTANE FLYING HANDICAP, £65. Six furlongs.—Sans Foy 9.0, First Chapter 8.10, Lacquer 8.9, Quake 8.5, Mesurina 8.2. Mohua 8.1, Wananga 8.0, Silver River 7.10, Chat 7.9, Arrownilla 7.9. 1.25 IMPERIAL PLATE, £65. Six furlongs.—Gaelic Song 8.7, Silver Tide 8.7, Refulgent 8.7, Gascon 8.7, Sunny Blonde 8.7, Paro 8.7, En Vidette 8.7, Lucullus Lad 8.7, Maahanui 8.7, Pylon 8.7, 2.5 WAIPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP, £IOO. One mile and a-quarter.— Passion Flower 9.0, Royal Bengal 8.8, Master Cyklon 7.12, The Grasper 7.9, Granvale 7.7, Hatuma 7.7, Soho 7.7, Inheritance 7.7, Wahine Nui 7.7, Laconic 7.7, Chat 7.7'. 2.40 EMPIRE NURSERY HANDICAP. £7O. Four furlongs.—Gascon Chief 8.5, Servitor 8.5, Son and Heir 8.4, Reasonable 8.4, Mary Rose 8.0, Flame Queen 7.13. 3.20 EPSOM HANDICAP, £65. One mile.—The Grasper 11.13, Soho 11.10, Tahoma 11.7, King’s Lancer 11.4, Wahine Nui 11.2, Laconic 10.10, Ralphyllis 10.7, Rioghail 10.7, Glenrossie 10.7, Iddo 10.7, Taura Lad 10.7, Mahala 10.7. 4.5 HOMEWARD HANDICAP, £7O. Six furlongs and a-half.—Royal Bengal 9.0, Slippery 8.13, Bodyline 8.9, Gasman 8.8, Mata Hari 8.8, First Chapter 8.3, Master Cyklon 8.2, Blue Garter 7.10. 4-45 FINAL HANDICAP, £65. Five furlongs and a-half.—Quake 8.6, Taupiri 8 0, Royal Solo 8.0, Drumpeel 7.10, Kohika 7.10, Golden Time 7.9, Marsyas 7.9, Arrownilla 7.9, Hunting Tartan 7.7, Black Frost 7.7, Pylon 7.7. WYNDHAM RACING CLUB STAKES INCREASED TO £I4OO. At a meeting of the executive of the Wyndham Racing Club, the president, Mr E. J. Traynor, presided over a full attendance of members. The principal business before the meeting was the programme for New Year’s Day. It was decided to issue a programme in coniunction with the Southland Racing Club. It was resolved that the stakes be raised from £I2OO to £I4OO, the WyndCup to be worth £4OO. It was decided to purchase 14 steel braced seats, which will be placed on the lawn for the convenience of patrons. A donation of £5 5/- was made towards the prize-list of the Wyndham A. and P. Society. . Mr W. Young, of Gore, was appointed judge.

GALLOPING AT CAULFIELD

WOTAN IN GOOD FORM (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Melbourne, October 20. The weather was showery, but the going was not affected for the gallops at Caulfield. On the grass, Black Friar covered four furlongs in 53sec, being accompanied by Wotan over the last three in 42sec. Wotan is thriving and should win here. Beechwood was not extended and he went a mile in Imin 45sec. Rob Roy was going better than Boongarry over a mile in lmin 45sec. Shakespeare beat Limond Lad over a mile in lmin International moved nicely over four furlongs in 56sec. Art is improving in his recent efforts, and he ran seven furlongs in lmin 30isec. Match King recorded an excellent 10 furlongs run in 2min 16Jsec. Charles Fox is holding his condition well. He ran five furlongs in lmin 3|sec. Onewhetu, who is looking all the better for Saturday’s race, did steady work. At Flemington the gallops took place on the course proper, 33ft out. Sarcherie defeated Sylva, lale in an excellent 10 furlongs run in 2min llsec, the first four in 50.}sec, six in lmin lOlsec, and the mile in lmin 44sec. Silver Ring recorded even time and moved freely. He pulled up well. Sporting Blood was not extended to cover seven furlongs in lmin 36Jsec, the last four in 51|sec. _ . Buzbury registered an impressive 10 furlongs in 2min. 16sec. On the inside grass Mala was not extended to cover nine furlongs in 2min lsec and beat Golden Treasure. The last five furlongs took lmin ssec. The latest Melbourne Cup scratchings are Fair Diana, High Cross, Curator and Soft Step. Pladie, Il Duce, Only One and Allunga arrive in Melbourne to-day. THE ASCOT RACES JOURNEY’S END WINS TRIAL HANDICAP. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11 p.m.) Melbourne, October 20. The stewards inquired into the running of Calydon 11. in the Ascot Hurdle Race to-day, but took no action beyond cautioning the rider (J. Regan) for poor judgment. . , , T ~ Journey's End, trained by J. McLaughlin (New Zealand), won the Trial Handicap, in which International was never prominent. Silver Standard will not run again until the Melbourne Cup. Golden Promise is improving, but its future is indefinite. GOLF INVERCARGILL LADIES’ CLUB. A sealed hole match and bogey match was played by the Invercargill Ladies Golf Club at Otatara yesterday. The best scores were:— Sealed Hole.—Miss P. McCarthy, 34b Miss L. Henderson, 35; Mrs R. Hanan, 37b Bo g e y.—Miss P. McCarthy, 3 down The following is the draw for the second round of an eclectic bogey match to be played at Otatara tomorrow at 1.15 p.m.:— Ist Tee.—Mrs P. J. Israel v. Mrs H. M Smith; Miss L. Henderson v. Mrs Tansley; Mrs J. T. Wilson v. Mrs R. Hanan; Miss M. Hughes v. Miss P. MeCarthy. 6th Tee.—Miss L. Douglas v. Mrs A. C Ford - Mrs W. F. Clouston v. Miss D. Stout; Mrs J. Chilwell v. Mrs R. A. Wilson; Mrs C. J. Davis v. Miss M. McCallum. . T 16th Tee.—Mrs S. J. Irwin v. Mrs J. F Dundas; Mrs W. L. Bews v. Miss G. Macdonald; Miss L. F. Watson v. Mrs G. Keddell. QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. A sealed hole match, together with a Scott Cup round for B grade players, was the fixture decided by members of the Queen’s Park Ladies Golf Club yesterday. The weather was fine and warm, but windy. The best cards in the sealed hole match were: Senior division, Mrs Willett, 50—9 b— junior division, Mrs Smart, 51 12 39. The C grade match was won by Mrs Davis, who has been promoted to B grade. The best Scott Cup round was Mrs Anderson’s 111—3fr-75. The club will close its season on Wednesday next with a medal handicap in the morning and a one-club match and a putting competition in the afternoon. The trophies won during the season will be presented during the afternoon. PRACTICE ROUNDS FOR NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. (United Press Association.) New Plymouth, October 20. Most of the big field engaged in the New Zealand golf championships, which open on Thursday, played practice rounds on Ngamotu links to-day in hot, sultry weather. The best rounds, 69 and 70, were recorded by E. S. Douglas, of Dunedin, who showed excellent form under favourable conditions. The course has improved remarkably and should be in fine order for the championships. BOXING RAINSFORD AND NICHOL MATCHED. The Southland Boxing Association has matched Jack Rainsford and Claude Nichol, both of Sydney, in a professional heavyweight contest to be fought at Invercargill on November 3. On the same date Les Adams and Jack Reidy have been matched in a special 10round welterweight preliminary. BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE. WAT.SH DEFEATS CHALLENGER. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, October 19. At the National Sporting Club Jimmy Walsh retained his British lightweight title, outpointing Harry Mizler, a Londoner. . Eddie Maguire (South Africa) defeated Harry Lister (New Zealand) on a technical knock-out in the fifth round at Wolverhampton. WOMEN’S HOCKEY AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN U.S.A. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 7.30 p.m.) New York, October 19. The members of the Australian women’s hockey team to-night were the guests of Mrs Richard Crooks, wife of the famous tenor, who returned the courtesies shown herself and her husband in Australia. The team is proceeding to Philadelphia to-morrow for international matches with England, Scotland, South Africa, Wales and all-star American teams.