STRATFORD RACES-END

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1930, Page 4

STRATFORD RACES-END

FINE WEATHER FOR THE FINAL DAY 1

MONSOGNE"SURPRISES IN MALONE

JUST SO’S SECOND OPEN SPRINT

The Stratford Racing Club’s annual meeting was brought to a conclusion yesterday under perfect weather conditions and before a large attendance. The totalisator investments showed a slight decrease, but on the whole the meeting must be regarded as a distinct success. Good fields with interesting racing and close finishes were general. . ■ ; •The principal event, the Malone Memorial Handicap, was contested by a field of eight. It provided a surprise, the little-fancied Monsogne leading throughout to win by a length and a-half from the favourite, Orazone, who finished with a great burst. • Yoma was third. . The Ngaere Handicap, the open Sprint, also attracted a field of eight. It proved a repetition of the previous day, the brilliant Just So coming from the back to win determinedly by .a length from Llanore with Hop wood third.

IOOD FIELDS; FINE FINISHES

FIRST DAY GOOD TO FOLLOW SOME SURPRISE VICTORIES.

Large crowds flocked to the favourably situated central Taranaki course from all parts of the. province and beyond by train and motor-car, the trains from North Taranaki being very well patronised.' Indeed, by the time set for the first race there was a crowd assembled that appeared equal to the largest sec-ond-day crowd, and so the gate takings proved, the tally for the two days being £2126 7s. 6d., as compared with £2142 Os. 6d. for the two days last year, while the number of motor-cars parked totalled 758, making 1773 for the meeting. Racing was of an interesting character. The going was splendid and fields were all of two-dividend dimensions. The starting, in the hands of Mr. A. Morse, left nothing to be desired, while Mr. VV.' P. Russell, the handicapper, again correctly gauged the merits of the fields, giving Judge C. H. Washer some close finishes to decide, which that capable adjudicator did with correctness and dispatch. The first day’s form proved good t.j follow, no less than four winners (Valpre, Panorama, Pompeius and Just So), repeating their first day’s success. Even so, the handicapper, probably owing to the presence of some fresh horses, had the public guessing, and only three first favourites saluted the judge first. There were a couple of surprises, one of them being in the principal event, the Malone Memorial. The New Plymouth winner, Orazone, starting for the first time at the meeting, was made a hot order, but after a great- finishing .run could get only within a length and a half of the little-fancied Pihama mare Monsogne, who went to the front early and stopped there. The veteran Yoma was third.

The other surprise was in the Cardiff Maiden, when Corwen, the outsider of a field of 11, finished second, half a head behind the winner. In the Ngaere Handicap, the open six-furlong sprint, Just So showed how good and how game, she is by winning from behind in a field of eight, making her second win in open company, and her fourth win in as many starts.

While the totalisator staff, under the control of Mr. O’C'allaghan, had a busy time, it was probably owing to the two big dividends that the machine did not handle quite as much money as last year, the total for the day’ being £25,249 as compared with £26,39(3 10s. for the second day last year, a decrease of £1147 10s. This made a total for the. meeting of £52,069, a decrease of £1464 as compared with last year, when the total was £53,533. Mr. B. N. Sandilands, stipendiary steward, was present, and there were a couple of inquiries. After the hurdle race 11. Dulieu was called upon to explain the alleged interference of his mount, Royal Acre, with Whisogne in the straight. He was, however, exonerated, as it was recognised that his mount had a tendency to run across and that the injury to his foot sustained the previous day,, when Royal. Acre fell, prevented him from straightening the horse as quickly as he might otherwise have done. After the County Hack L. Dulieu, rider of Singer, was hailed before the stewards and fined £2 for failing to ride his mount out.

The officials all did their work so well that everything passed off with the precision of clockwork. The secretary, Mr. W. Power, is to be complimented on the completeness of his arrangements, and with his staff for the efficacious way in which the duties were carried out.

The catering was in the hands of Vinsons, Stratford, and they had a very busy time. The musical programme was again a feature of the gathering. This Will be readily understood, as it was dispensed by New Zealand’s champion band, the Queen Alexandra Band, Wanganui. Crowds all day around the rotunda showed their appreciation of the musical treat by frequent demands for encores. Mr. S. Pitt, the president, expressed the thanks of the club to the band for its excellent programme. Captain G. Buckley, on behalf of the band, returning thanks. The president,. the vice-president (Mr. JI, E. Abraham) and the officials and committee of the club deserve to be congratulated on the success of the meeting, and particularly on the progressive policy that they have adopted, always keeping in view the interests of followers of the “sport of kings.”

THE RACING DESCRIBED

FORTALICE COMES HOME AT LAST.

(By “Moturoa.”)

Moatoa was the only absentee from the Cardiff maiden event, and public opinion favoured Bossferry, Cyrille and Fortalice, Bossferry carrying £l3O more than the others. Araukuku and Corwcn were left badly when the tapes went up, I u&dy Lucerne moving away smartly from- an outside position, with Cyrille, Bon Eve, Varsity, Coalbag, Homewood and Fortalice next. Varsity began to move up at the half-mile and across the fop Lady Lucerne was just In front. Cyrille ami Var«:ty. with Coalbag hoad-

ing Bon Eve, Fortalice, Corwen and Rossferry. Lady Lucerne was slightly ahead of Varsity into the straight, with Coalbag next and Corwen coming fast on the outside. Varsity was in front of Coalbag and Corwen at the distance, but the latter was going better, and then Fortalice, who had bored in behind the leaders, came fast on the outside and swept past Corwen and won by nearly a head. Varsity tired at the finish and Coalbag came again to finish within a nose-of Corwen, and Varsity was a neck further back. Monoie was finishing on in fourth place two lengths away, and then came Rossferry, Lady Lucerne, Bon Eve and Cyrille. Fortalice, although far from being anything of class, has always finished near the money, but it took her five years to win a race and she does not look like improving now. CLEVER BEATS GREEN LINNET Valpre dropped out of the Electric

Juvenile and the public went for the stablemate, Clever, as if the race was all over. They won eventually, but anything in as good racing condition as the favourite would have had little to beat. From a perfect start Goldzone and Green Linnet were first to settle down, and at the end of a furlong Green Linnet had charge from with a couple of lengths to Clever and Ngapara, and The Kilting and Lady Lulu next. Goldzone went up to Green Linnet as they turned into the straight, where Clever began a forward movement. Once in line for the judge Green Linnet drew away from Goldzone, but Clever ranged alongside the pacemaker. Grylls had to ride the favourite right out to win by a head from Green’ Linnet, with three lengths to Goldzone. Then came Kilting and Miss Chaltcr together and Ngapara and Lady Lulu next. . Clever was fully extended to win, and she does not seem to be any more than ordinary. The New Plymouth fillies, Miss Chalter and Lady Lulu, both went along well, and they should improve with racing.

MONSOGNE WINS AT LONG ODDS.

All lined up for the Malone Memorial and Orazone was heavily backed with a drop of £6OO to the second fancy, Yoma, with Wenday and- True Blood almost as well backed. The race proved an absolute “boil-over,” Monsogne stealing a march on the field to hang on in a desperate finish to down the red hot favourite and pay a long double-figure dividend. True Blood was chopped back at the start and Monsogne and Orazone were first away from Hipo, Calamine and Bonogne. Going out of the straight Monsogne was piloting Hipo and Wenday, with Calamine, Orazone, True Blood and Bonogne in the next bunch. Approaching the six-furlong post Monsogne was a length and a half ahead of Hipo, Orazone and Wenday together, with Calamine, Bonogne and True Blood next and Yoma tailed off. There was little change of consequence down the back a: I at the half-mile Monsogne was bowling along two lengths ahead of Hipo, Orazone and Wenday, the latter moving up to chop Orazone back to an awkward position. Monsogne went away once, fairly on the bend, and turning for home he was five lengths ahead of Wenday, Hipo, Yoma and Bonogne, with Orazone boxed in. Yoma had run into second position into the straight, with Wenday and Hipo next. At the distance Monsogne was still going freely a good three lengths ahead of Wenday and Bonogne, with Orazone making a bold bid to squeeze up on the rails. Monsogne was a winner at the half distance, and though he was stoppin 0 badly at the finish he won by a length and a half from Orazone, who was finishing over everything. Yoma was a length further back, with Bonogne a close fourth, and True Blood, who made up a lot of ground in the straight, Wenday, Hipo and Calamine following. Monsogne won well, but Orazone was the best of good things beaten. But for losing her position at the half-mile she would have won easily. Yoma again ran well, and Bonogne gave an improved display. He should not be any the worse for his holiday racing.

COX-GRYLLS COMBINATION AGAIN.

Clever and Belle Star were defaulters in the hack scamper, and the public were not frightened of Valpre’s weight, sending the filly out a warm fancy. Airbridge and Abbess were the only others seriously considered. Anbridge was quickest away from Abbess, Animated, Valpre, Tenacre and Gold Tree, and, except that Tenacre was moving up, there was little change going on to the turn. Animated had taken charge across the top from Abbess, Valpre, Tenacre, Anbridge, Gold Tree and Akatea. As they straightened Abbess went post Animated, but then Valpre went up to wrest away the leadership, and at the distance Tenacre joined the issue. In a good finish Valpre lasted out to win by a nose from Tenacre, with three-quarters of a length to Abbess, and Anbridge ■ was several lengths away in fourth place, and Tentcall (who was left badly) and Animated finished next. Tenacre ran a groat race and his scrip is sure to be at a premium when he starts at Foxton.

PANORAMA WINS HURDLES AGAIN.

All lined up for the Makura Hurdles and, a good pool saw Royal Acre £4OO better backed than Panorama and Whisogne, with anything else at a good price. From a straggling start Quill-

fire and Whisogne were first to find their .feet, showing the way across the top from Whenuanui and Joke Form, and | Whisogne had a call over Whenuanui, Joke Form and Quillfire into the straight, and that was the order past the stands, -with Royal Acre moving lip and PanoYrania tailing the field. Whisogne was well .clear of Joke Form and Royal Acre across the top and into the. back stretch, and they were attended by Whenuanui, Quillfire, Michael Shimose and Copcy. The favourite moved up fast, and at the penultimate obstacle, he jumped to the front from Whisogne with Joke Form, Copey, Quillfire and Panorama next. Whisogne came at Royal Acre again around the bend, but the topweight was just in front at the last fence, the pair being two lengths ahead of Joke Form and Copey, with Panorama coming up. Once on the flat Whisogne tackled Royal Acre and then at the distance Joke Form came up on the outside. At the half distance Royal Acre was going up and down in the same place and Panorama came with a great burst on the rails to snatch victory by half a length from Joke Form, whose head was just in front of Whisogne, and Royal Acre was another head away. Some distance back came Copey, Waitaunaha and Quillfire. Panorama won well, though he was lucky that the field came back to him at the finish. He stays on well and should win some good hurdle races now that he is in experienced hands. Joke Form is not much good, blit Whisogne should improve out of all knowledge with the race. Young Tommy Tito rode a good race on him, and was perhaps a little unlucky to be beaten. It is difficult to recall an incident where a horse stopped so badly as Royal Acre did over the last 29 yards. Had he been required to go any further he would have been galloping backwards. However, Dulieu was not much use to him.

POMPEIUS STILL WINNING. Manly was. sorted out as a good bet for the Toko Highweight, and the topweight was entrusted with £BO more than Pompeius. Glena Bay was a little less fancied. There was a lot of trouble at the barrier, and P. Brady on Pompeius injured his ankle, but he remounted, and when the tapes went up Manly and Flying Shot were first to move.

while Mint Leaf dwelt. Flying Shot led Pompeius, Auctioneer, Manly, Glena Bay and Vivo past the stands and across the top. Approaching the six-furlong post the pacemaker was a length and a half clear of Pompeius and Kawhakina, and then came Auctioneer, Glena Bay, Manly, Mint Leaf and Vivo. At the five fur-

longs Manly had drifted back to last, and Pompeius had gone up to the leader. Pompeius and Flying Shot were on terms at the half-mile, the pair, being clear of Kawhakina, Auctioneer, Mint Leaf and Glena Bay, and Manly was starting a run on the outside of the bunch. Pompeius was showing out from Flying Shot as they crossed the top, and Kawhakina, Mint Leaf and Glena Bay were next, Manly, being on the outside of

four horses. Pompeius was first to straighten up, and Flying Shot quickly compounded, leaving Kawhakina to chase the leader, and Manly doing his best next. Kawhakina did not look like catching the leader, and though Manly was not assisted by the boy who rode him he made a game effort inside the distance and reached within a length of Popmeius, with Kawhakina a neck away. Glena Bay was running on into fourth place, and Vivo and Auctioneer were some distance back. Pompeius and his pilot were given an ovation on returning to scale. The winner fully merited his win, and is far from finished. Manly was badly handled, and with a good horseman aboard would have given the winner a harder task.

GREEN ACRE BREAKS RUN OF OUTS

Seven lined up for the County Hack Handicap and Monaloff was singled out for heavy speculation, while the second fancy, Singer, was well supported. Peg Black gave trouble at the start and was slow away, the leading bunch from the barrier comprising Fortalice, Green Acre, Monaloff, Our Nancy and Singer. Green Acre and Our Nancy were rushed to the front when the field had settled down, and the pair piloted Peg Black, Monaloff, -Fortalice and Singer across the top? Turning for home Green Acre had a break of three lengths on Our Nancy, with Peg Black, Singer and Monaloff in a bunch next. Singer continued his forward move when they headed for the judge and just below the distance he was a couple of lengths behind Green Acre. At the distance, however, he compounded and then Monaloff shot through, with Fortalice coming fast on the outside. Green Acre began to go away over the last 20 yards and won by two lengths from Monaloff, who was ridden out to beat Fortalice by half a length.- Singer was a bad fourth and Latakia, who did not ? begin well, came next. Green Acre has been promising to win all through the holidays, but he was favoured by a good run. Better placed in the middle stages of the race Monaloff would have been very hard to beat. Singer’s recent efforts prompted one to wonder whether he is any good, though the hurdle jockey aboard him did not ride a very vigorous finish.

JUST SO WINS FOURTH RACE WELL

Ridgemount and Abbess were missing from those who lined up for the Ngaere Handicap, and in a big pool a large share was invested on Just So and then there was a drop of over £6OO to Melissa and Llanore. From a good start Gold Dawn showed up temporarily from Llanore, Hopwood and Just So, but Hopwood went up on the rails to pilot Gold Dawn, Just So, Llanore, Monaghan and Macroom down the back. Going on to the bend Hopwood was clear of Llanore, and around the bend the pair were three and a-half lengths ahead of Just So and Oration, with Melissa “snowed in.” Hopwood was the first to turn for the judge, but Llanore issued a strong challenge which carried her to the fore at the distance. Then Just So began one of her scintillating, well-sustained runs and joined the issue. Llanore hung on for a few yards, but Just So was irresistible and won brilliantly by a length. Hopwood was a good half length behind Llanore, and three lengths away Melissa and Gold Dawn crossed ahead of Macroom and Oration. This was Just So’s fourth consecutive-victory and as in the three other instances she won brilliantly from behind. This mare should go a long way. Llanore ran her best race this season, but there is not much of her and she may not stand a lot of racing. Hopwood should be considerably improved by his gallop as ha had not raced since early in September. He has not lost any of his ability to gallop and will be heard of again this summer. . DETAILS OF THE RACING. • . -J . CARDIFF. MAIDEN HANDICAP. Of 125 sovs, second 25 sovs, third 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs.

3—FORTALICE, G. S. Trotter’s b g, aged, by Acre-Pergola, 8.10, car. 8.5 (K. Grylls) 1 11—CORWEN, K. and G. Williams’ eh m, 4 years, by Callaghan— Pculie Lass, 8.0, car. 7.9 (M .J. Pine) 2 O—COALBAG, T. R. Surrey’s blk g, syrs, by Gasbag—Compel, 8.0 (C. Goulsbro) 3 Also started —2 Cyrille, 8.10 (L. Dulieu); 1 Rossferry, 8.10 (L. A. Pine); 10 Homewood, 8.3 (H. K. Alexander); 8 Varsity, 8.2 (P. D. Adlam); 7 Lady Lucerne, 8.2 (O. Mclnally); 9 Monoie, 8.0 (W. Taylor); 4 Araukuku, 8.0, ear. 7.11 (R. Drinkwater), and 5 Bon Eve, 8.0 (Leo George). Winner trained by O. Cox, Hawera. Won by half a head with a nose between second and third. Varsity was fourth. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec.

ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs, second 30 sovs, third 15 sovs, from the stakes. Five furlongs. 1— CLEVER, J. Donald's blk f, 3yrs, by Psychology —Miss Cute, 9.5 (K. Grylls) 1 2— GREEN LINNET, J. Fryer’s blk f, 2yrs, by Tonbridge—Lady Egletine, 7.5 (G. Sandilands) .. 2

3—GOIDZONE, F. Startup’s b f, 2 yrs. by Bisogne—Decima, 7.7 (M. J. Pine) 3 Also started —5 Ngapara, 7.0, car. 7.7} (W. Taylor); 7 Panatrope, 7.0, car, 7.3} (0. Mclnally); 4 Kilting, 7.0 (R. Drinkwater) ; 8 Miss Chatter, 7.0 (P. D. Adlam), and 6 Lady Lulu, 7.0, car. 7.11} (C. Goulsbro). Winner trained by 0. Cox, Hawera. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Kilting was fourth. Time, Imin 4 3-ssec.

MALONE MEMORIAL HACK. Of 375 sovs, second 70 sovs, third 35 sovs, from the stakes. Nine furlongs. 7 —MONSOGNE, P. Tito’s ch m, 6yrs, by Bisogne—Monaghan, 7.0 (P. D. Adlam) 1 1— ORAZONE, J. Fryer’s b in, aged, by Bisogne—Ora, 8,8 (W. Taylor) 2 2— YOMA, A. W. Budge's br g, aged, by Campfire —Martingale, 8.5 (0. Mclnally) 3 Also started —4 True Blood, 7.13 (H. K. Alexander); 6 Hipo, 7.8, car. 7.10} (C. Gouldsbro); 5 Bonogne, 7.7 (R. Drinkwater); 3 Wenday, 7.2 (G. Sandilands), and 8 Calamine, 7.0 (M. J. Pine), Winner trained by R. Tito, Pihama. Won by one and a-half lengths with a length between second and third. Bonogne was fourth. Time, Imin 59 3-5 sec.

STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs, second 30 sovs, third 15 sovs. Five furlongs. I—VALPRE, G. F. Moore’s ch f, 3yrs, by Chief Ruler —Valerie, 9.4 (K. Grylls) 1 4—TENACRE, W. Kirkland’s b. g, 4 yrs, by Acre —Lubuline, 8.2 (R. J. Flower) 2 3—ABBESS, Hyde and Keleher’s br m, aged, by Quin Abbey —Cureura, 8.13 (L. Dulieu) .......... 3 Also started —2 Anbridgc, 7.10 (W. Taylor); 6 Tent Call, 7.5, car,-7.0 (M. J. Pine); 5 Animated, 7>o, car. 7.2} (O. Mclnally); 7 Gold Tree, 7.0 (R. Drinkwater), and 8 Akatea, 7.0 (R. A. Tudor). Winner trained by O. Cox, Hawera. Won by a nose, with three parts of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 4 2-ssec.

MAKURI HACK HURDLES HANDICAP. Of 170 sovs, second 3'5 sovs, third 15 sovs, from the stakes. One and a-half miles. 2—PANORAMA, Mrs. 11. E. Nicholls, b g, aged, by Panmure —Overall, 10.1 (A, Jenkins) 1 7-JOKE FORM, C. E. Trott’s b g, aged, by Monoform—Wairiki

mare, 9.0, car. 9.2 (P. McGuire) 2 3—WHISOGNE, Pohe Tito’s ch g, 6 yrs, by Bisogne—Whioi, 9.0 (T. Tito) 3

Also started—l Royal Acre, 11.8 (H. Dulieu); 4 Quilfire, 9.2 (P. Brady); 6 Whenuanui, 9.0, car. 9.3 (R. Eager); 8 Copey, 9.0 (11. Mills); 9 Michael Shimose, 9;0 (K. Bedford), and 5 Waitaunaha, 9.0, car. 9.2 (A, Linton). Winner trained by P. Johnson, New Plymouth. Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Royal Acre was fourth. Time, 2min 52sec.

TOKO HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs, second 40 sovs, third 20 sovs, from the stakes. Eight and ahalf furlongs. 2—POMPEIUS, C. Dawson’s br g, aged, by Lucullus —Miss Winsome, 8.11 (P. Brady) 1 I—MANLY, C. A. and L. B. Arnold’s br g, aged, by Archiestown — Lady Gladstone, 9.5 (L. Dulieu) 2 S—KAWHAKINA, G. Mcßain’s b g, 6yrs, by Kilbroney—Mayhap, 8.3, car. 8.0 (H. Mills) 3 Also started —8 Mint Leaf, 8.6 (Leo George); 3 Glena Bay, 8.4 (O. Mclnally); fi Vivo, 8.1 (W. Taylor); 7 Flying Shot, 8.0 (H. K. Alexander), and 4 Auctioneer, 8.0 (C. Gouldsbro). Winner trained by A. P. Brady, Te Papa. Won by a length with a head between second and third. Glena Bay was fourth. Time, Imin 53 2-ssec,

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs, second 30 sovs, third 15 sovs, from the stakes. Six furlongs. 3—GREEN ACRE, M. P. O’Connor’s b g, aged, by Acre —dam unknown, 7.10, car. 7.5 (M. J. Pine) 1 I—MONALO’FF, P. Tito’s ch in, 3yrs, by Danilof —Monaghan, 8.1 (C. Goulsbro) •• 2 6—FORTALICE, G. S. Trotter’s b g, aged, Acre —Perigola, 7.6 (including 51b rehandicap), car. 7.4 (K. Grylls) 3 Also started —2 Singer, 8.7 (L. Dulieu); 5 Peg Black, 7.8, car. 7.5 (R. Drinkwater); 4 Latakia, 7.5 (P. D. Adlam), and 7 Our Nancy, 7.0, car. 7.2 J (O. Mclnally). Winner trained by J. J. Thacker, Normanby. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Singer was fourth. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec.

NGAERE HANDICAP. .Of 250 sovs, second 50 sovs, third 20 sovs, from the stakes. Six furlongs. I—JUST SO, I. Lupton’s ch m, 4yrs, by Chief Ruler —Rosie Desmond, 7.12 (W. Taylor) 1 3— LLANORE, A. Alexander’s blk m, 4yrs, by Pershore —Llanelly, 7.3, car. 7.0 (M. J. Pine) 2 4— HOPWOOD, J. Thacker’s, br g, 5 ■ yrs, Bisognc —Sylvia Park mare, 7.1, car. 7.0 (R. Drinkwater) .. 3 Also started—2 Melissa, 8.3 (C. Gouls-, bro’); 5 Gold Dawn, 7.12. (L. Dplieu); 7 Oration, 7.1, car. 7.4 .(K. Grylls); 6 Macroom, 7.0, car. 7.3 ( ! Q. Mdlhally), and 8 Monaghan, 7.0 (R. A. Tudor).

Winner trained by J. Fryer, Hawera. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Gold Dawn was fourth. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec.

DIVISION OF THE SPOILS.

Bright Glow’s win in the Cup places H. Cleland at the head of the winning owners’ list at Stratford with £4BO (including a gold cup, valued at £5O). Then follow I. Lupton £385, P. Tito £3lO, C. Dawson £3OO, Mrs. 11. E. Nicholls £3OO, G. F. Moore £230, A. W. Budge £145, Hyde and Kelcher £l4O, R. J. Morris £125, G. G. Trotter £llO, J. Donald £lO5, M. P. O’Connor £lO5, J. Fryer £lOO, J. McLeod £9O, C. A. and L. B. Arnold £6O, A. Barlow £6O, E. George £55, A. Alexander £5O, F. Startup £45, M. J. Carroll £45, D. Monaghan £4O, W. Pine £35, C. E. Trott £35, S. Campbell £35, W. Kirkland £3O, T. O’Donnell £25, J. Thacker £25, K. and G. Williams £25, G. McBain £2O, A. M. Gordon Glassford £2O, O. Cox £l5, A. Langford £l5, J. Low £lO, T. R. Surrey £lO. Among the jockeys, K. Grylls was most successful, riding four winners. W.

Taylor, L. Dulieu and A. Jenkins each rodp two winners, and P. D. Adlam, P. Brady, M. J. Pine, 11. Dulieu, O. Mclnally and G. Sandilands, one each. O. Cox was the most successful trainer,- leading in four winners. J. Fryer led in three, P. Johnson and A. P. Brady, two each, and Lr Butterworth, M. Conway, T. E. Nash, R. Tito and J. J. Thacker one each:

Among the sires, Chief Ruler was represented by four winners (Valpre and Just So each twice), Acre (Green Acre, Fortalice), Panmure (Panorama twice), and Lucullus (Pompeius twice), by two each, and Daniloff (Kentish Lad), Grey Spear , (Joy Spear), Day Crest (Bright Glow), Quin Abbey (Abbess), Psychology (Clever), and Bisogne (Monsogne), by one each.

RACING IN ENGLAND

VIEWS OF NEW ZEALAND OWNER

DOMINION FACILITIES BETTER. ■With the firm opinion that the Dominion’s racehorses, from the public's point of view, more than favourably compare with those of England, Mr. T. A. Duncan, of Hunterville, the wellknown owner, returned to the Dominion a few days ago after a ten months’ tour abroad with his wife and family. Mr. Dunean was present at the Manawatu Club's meeting this week and horses were running in his colours. He stated to a Standard representative that he had seen all the best horses in England and America, but on no occasion did he see one, even including the Derby winner Trigo, which wbuld be capable of defeating the old-time Dominion champion, Gloaming, over distances from six furlongs to a mile and a-quarter. However, he considered that the average quality of the English racehorses was in advance of that in the Dominion.

Travelling through the United States and Canada, Mr. Duncan visited among other places the ranch owned by the Prince of Wales. He stated that a high-class Shorthorn stud was maintained on the property, as well as thoroughbred horses. Although he witnessed some race meetings in America, the dirt tracks did not impress him. The horses ran. in winkers and many of them resembled trotters. Journeying to England, he saw the leading American horse, Reigh Count, which was not impressive in looks, but was a good galloper, and won at Ascot.

ENGLISH DERBY. Fortunately, Mr. Duncan arrived just in time to attend the English Derby. He thought that Trigo won nicely, and in fact had the race in hand half a mile from home, owing to his superior condition. The Derby was a real test of stamina and from the breeding point of view was an excellent race to try out the quality of British thoroughbreds. It was run on a common over a hard course, the first half mile being up an incline. Vantage points were at a premium and even then it was possible for spectators to see only a section of the race.

Racing facilities and appointments in the Dominion were better than those in England, and infinitely better results in that respect were brought about by the use of the totalisator. The opinion in England" was that the betting machine had not yet had a fair trial. Many of the present arrangements were almost farcical.

While in England Mr. Duncan witnessed the best horses in action, including the high-class sprinters Tiff In and Tag In. From seven furlongs to a mile and a-quarter Royal Minstrel was the best, while there were two good stayers' in Fairway and Invershin. The course appointments were very up-to-date in France, where the totalisator was a great success. Mr. Duncan saw one of the best races in the £4OOO international event decided at Le Champs. This- was won by the Italian horse Etello, by Teddy, the French sire of great stayers. The German champion, Orleandb, and the highest stakeearner in his country, was a very good class horse.