RACING AND TROTTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16739, 22 May 1922, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING.

(By ARGUS). Commendable punctuality was observed throughout tho two days of the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting last week- The tot a lisa tor staff made the adjustments of the figures promptlyrji while the starter, Mr W. Norman, with his fields marshalled in readiness, scant them off without any delay. As u result, the final event each day was despatched less than five minutes after thy schedule time. There, was s. me talk at New Brighton on Saturday of a match between Great Hope, the winner of the New Zealand Trotting "Derby, and Latona, the rtirmer-ep. Mr H. F. Xicoll, the owner of Catena, was prepared to match his fillv against her conqueror over tho same distance, but the proposal ended without any practical result. The win of Agathos in the No v Brighton Handicap on Saturday broke a long string of failures, his last previous success being scored in the Burwood Handicap, the chief event on th first day of the corresponding meeting two years ago. In the interval he had been placed four times. He gave evidence of a return to form nt Adding ton last month, when he finished fourth in the Easter Handicap, while on Friday he was second in the Buruood Handicap. In Saturday’s race he paced soundly all the way atid wo i decisively. Til ere was a gathering in the birdcage at Nett Brighton on Saturd -sv after tho New Zealand Trotting Derby had been decided. The president, Mr B. J. M’Kenna, said the New Brighton Trotting Club was entitled to a lot of credit for instituting the ram: and lie congratulated the owner of the winner, as well as the other owners who had assisted to provide such -t fine contest that day. Mrs M'Kenna then placed the blue riband round Croat Hope’* neck and a round of hearty cheers concluded a short but pleasant function. Great Hope, who won the New Zealand Trottiug Derby at New Brighton op Saturday, lias established his right to rank as the best three-year-old pacer of the season, this being his third sue cess in classic events. He started off by winning the Great Northern Derby, in which Katana, and Latona filled the places, while last month, nt Addington. lie was successful in flu Champion Stakes, Latona. and Betrayer following him home. He was bred bv the Hal swell stud master, Mr !?. M’Millan, who imported the colt’rsire, Great Audubon, as well as Har *M Dillon and Miss Youngley, the sire and dajn of Great . Hope’s dam. Sadio Dillon. In his race at Auckland Great Hope carried the colours of his breeder, but he was then sold to Mr J. Li Corrigan, for whom he has since heel handled by J. Bryce. Great Hope is a well-mannered colt and a fine pacer, who should take his place in the best • handicap fields next season. His earnings for liis three winning efforts tot.d £1125. The three-year-old filly Latona, who finished second in the New Zealand Trotting Derby on Saturday, occupied a similar position in the Champion Stakes at Addingt-on last month while n?be was third in the Great Northern Trotting Derby, Great Hope being the winner on each occasion. latona has been rather unlucky this 6eason, her record being made up of one win, four seconds and two thirds, as a result of which she has earned £735. Latona, who was bred by ber owner, 31 r H. F. Niooll, of Ashburton, is by Logan Pointer from tho Quincey mare, Gianella. •She won the Sapling Stakes at Ashburton last June, and the consistent nanner in which she has raced this -season entitles her to a high place among the young per formers. During the running of the Bexley Handicap at New Brighton on Saturday, Marvola interfered with Pieter Timmerman when going down the back stretch in the last round. The Judicial Committee, after inquiry, imposed a fine of £2 on J. N. Clarke, the driver of Marvolo. .After the New Brighton Handicap on Saturday CL S. Smith wag caution<*d for his erratic driving of Bclli&thion. After going alxmt fiv-» furlongs in the New Brighton Handicap on Saturday, Vice Admiral and India collided, the latter being pulled up. The Judicial Committee., after an inquiry, decided to suspend the driving license of ?UL B. Edwards, the driver of Vico Ad*iural. until he procured a certificate t1"om an eve specialist, when the Committee will take further action. William the First get off before his boll in the Final Handicap at New Brighton on Saturda and be was disqualified by the starter. The hors© completed the course, finishing first. His rider. J. Bryce, jnr., was fined £lO for anticipating his bell. The Judicial Committee. took into consideration that J. Bryce, jnr., and A. Bryce were riding in the race and that the instructions of the assistant starter had been misunderstood. A special feature about the racing at-New Brighton last week was th* prominent part played by Australian brjpd horses in the events for unhoppled trotters. The Plumber won on Friday, when Roetrevor also ran well. On Saturday Tradesman and Whisht led the field home in one race, in which Jack M’Kinney was fourth, while in the other event Rostrevor filled second place The following horses have been rehandicapped for engagements at the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting on account of tlieir successes at Wanganui:—Cornwall Handicap, raised from 9st 911> to o*t 131 b: Great Northern Hurdle Handicap, Paonui, from 9st 91b to lOst; Great Northern Steeplechase, Khartoum, from 9st to 9st 3 lib. NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. SECOND DAY. There was fine weather on Saturday for the concluding day s racing at New Brighton. The attendance was naturally" much larger than on the previous day, and the public were rewarded with a full day's racing, in which the interest was maintained throughout, whilst there were seveial close finishes. The general management of the meeting. in Mr A. 1. Rattray’s capable hands, was up to the usual high st.arirlayd. everything moving along with the order of a well working machine. Mr W. Norman had not quite such large fields as on the first day, but j

there were enough to keep him busy throughout the afternoon. It was proh—nbly .\II- Norman’s best efiort since he has been starting in Canterbury. The truck was a good deal drier than on the first day. but it had been some—what- cut, nboufi by Friday’s racing, and this may have been the reason why fast times were not recorded.

There might have been a good deal 02' improvement in the driving shown by several in the sulky events, and nowflmt horses race so closely together in mock. of the rams some special qualifi—cations should be required before licenses to drive are issued.

ln :1 large field for the Innovation Handicap, of a mile and a half, in har~ 11655. the two—yeaxuold filly Bonny Ln—gzan was made favourite. and after h ;;v.oml"uuntest she won rather comfort “Hy at. the finish. The winner. who is owned by Dir \\'. 'rl. Norton, was bred by her trainer, 1“. Holmes. She is by Logan Pointer—Bonilane, a mare bx‘qugln. from America h - Holmes during one of his tripalinuileno was a trotter, but never took high honours on the track. Bonny Logan is a. well—grown filly and pared a. snuutl. solid race. staying well. The “'esc Coaster. llary Hill. finished last, and although not at. all confidmn~ ly backed. got second money and paid u good dividend.

Golden Peter paced a. far better race than he usually does. and A. G. \Vil» son has evidently got him on the im—prom.

Ringer; “'ilkes was in front for a conshlox'ahle part of the journey, but he did not quite see it out. 'l‘cnorifie, whn races best in saddle, was pacing fast at the end.

Méry Gilliuézw .iJvac'eDCliva fair race, and soAdid St lfihicl.

In the fielQ—;§;ln quality looking twa—genrcld, Osier Beauty. by Harold Dil» lon from the dam of Vino Admiral.

All the acceptors started for the Hex—ley Handicap, a two-mile harness rm-e for trotters. Tho Australian lmree Rustrevor. who had raced well on the fil'F'b day. was made a good favourite. After a fine rare the. favourite was jlht beaten.

Marietta was driven an excellent race 4 k.y U- Gaskill. She gradually made up her ground and stayed out the last part in rare style. Like all trotters. Marietta i 3 improving with age, and is trotting much more steadily. She is by Potereta from Marietta Huon, a mare who came from Australia some years ago and performed creditably on local tracks. Marietta is not an attractive trotter, but she gets over the ground well. Rostrevor did not quite see out the last pinch. He quickly worked his way to the front, and led the field till pass ed by the winner. The Australian 'b a neat trotter, who- can be expected to go better later. Pieter Timmerman went a surpris>ngly good race. He kept steadv all through, and finished solidly, and ir. was quite one of his most attractive performances. Marrolo, with her unattractive gait, plugged along until the end, when she just failed. Xighbom. who was well backed, went off on a break and galloped for more than a quarter of a mile before he settled down. He did not go at all steadily even after he hit his proper Merry Bingen trotted a fair race. Lady Patricia, as usual, would not settle down. Some Fashion went away well, but in a few yards was pulled up through an accident to his gulky. It was bad luck lor the Australian owner, as his horse was third favourite. A field of fourteen started for the chief two-mile harness event, ancj It promised to be a capital contest, as nl , the horses went away to their bells and got into top speed early. After an in teresting contest Agathos drew out and won easily. The winner has been racing a great many years, and after reaching his best form he commenced to go off and became very unruly at the post. On large courses, when in the mood. Agathos can pace a fast two miles, as he is a. rare good stayer. He has recently gone into Nelson Price’s stable, and nt'the .Easter meeting at Addington lie was reported to have come back to some of his old form. He finished fourth in one of ii» races, while on Friday he gave further evidence of improvement by running scoond to Indra. In Saturday’s race h-r was going a way from his field at the end Onyx proved that it was only work she required. The race on the first day did her a lot of good, and she stayed home better. It the tracks are not too liaod, and Onyx remains sound, she wiil win a good race, possiblj- before the end of the season. Sympathy paced a more solid race than usual, and is coming back to form. Star Queen was not on her best behaviour. Thixendale vent much better than on the. first day ; in fact, he looked to have a chance at the entrance to the straight Hayseed showed no form at all to warrant him being raced over two miles in good company. Hannah M. did not race so well as on the first day. Ben Lomond, who was a. good second favourite, after being prominent in the early stages, faded out over the last half-mile. Bellbishion paced a good deal better than on the first day. Indra, who was favourite, got into bother with Vice-Admiral at the end of five furlongs, and was pulled up. his sulky having been damaged. whilst Vice-Admiral lost a lot of ground. The race for the New Zealand Derby Stakes was quite up to the usual standard. and, caused a lot of excitement. Regret xva& expressed that there were not more of such races during the season. There were five starters, including all those expected to be in the field. The speed for the first mile was slow, hut top gear was set for the final halfmile, and the finish saw Great Hope prove his superiority. The only i*egretable incident of the race was the failure of Betrayer, who was second favourite, to take part, as after being very fractious* at the start and causing some delay, the Brent Locanda. colt played up when the order was given, broke a hopple and was pulled up inside of a. furlong. There was a rattlins «ood finish between Great. Hope and La ton a, the former gaining the verdict by a narrow margin Rataria was third, some distance back, and Edith Chimes, who had led the field for a. mile, wns fourth. Great Hope, who was bred hv Mr R. M’MiHan. of Harwell, is hv ereat Andnboo. from Sadie Dillon, hv Harold Dillon—Miss Youngley. No one was more pleased than the TTnlswell studmaster at the success of the r-olt, as although he had sold him after winning the Auckland Derby, the fnet that he

imported the colt’s sire, and bred bis da til from two other of his importations was highly gratifyingGreat Hope is a well matured colt, showing a great deal of Harold Dillon s characteristics. H© was one that came to hand early, and when .1 first saw him, more than eighteen months ago, he looked ready to race, so quickly had he developed. He' is rapid gaited and well mannered, and goes without any extra gear. Ho has already demonstrated his right to rank as champion of his year, as he has won all the pacing classics with the exception of the Waimate Plains race, which was won by Ratana. and few will assert that the latter is capable -of extending Great Hope. Latona put up a fine fight. She paced along in n Rood position in the early stages of the race, and was most judiciously handled by P. Warren, who made the best use of Mr Nicoll’s fine filiy. She. does not look such a. matured pacer as the winner, and it is more than probable that, she will develop into a very high grade pacer with age, and possibly prove superior next season to her conqueror at three years old. Latona was bred by her owner, and is by Logan Pointer from that good mare Gian ell a. Ratana went just as well as I expected. He is by Logan Pointer from (hr Aggie, a mare brought from Scotland by J. Bryce. In addition to winning the Taranaki Futurity Stakes, he won a. race at Auckland in November. Ratana looks as though he will race best over short courses. Edith Chimes is a quality looking filly by Four Chimes, from that brilliant mare Kdith A. who is proving herself a successful matron. Edith Chimes has evidently not done so much work as the others in the field, but she paced a good race for a mile and a quarter. She looks like furnishing into a high class pacer, who should stay well. The disappointment of the race was the showing of Betrayer. He on the first day in the mile and a quarter, but did not So off well. On returning to the paddock he appeared to be very short of work, and I was of the opinion that the race would improve his Derby prospects. In the paddock prior to the classic event Betrayer was ver}- fractious, and it was noticed that he had a great amount of gear on, a. si&n that he hod not been pacing true in bis work. At the start. Betrayer caused a good deal of trouble. He broke his hopples early, and took no part in the race. I doubt if he could have beaten either of the first two horses, but at the same time it would have made the race much more interesting had he gone off right and paced up to his best form. The first half-mile was covered in 3min 12?ec. the mile in 2miu 25 1-osec, and tlie full distance in 3min 31sec. so that the last half-mile was covered in Imin 5 'f-osec. a splendid performance. The Brooklyn Handicap, of two miles, in harness, for trotters, attracted a field of eight, an’d J. Bryce’s bracket, Tradesman and Whisht, was made a hot favourite, Jardin’s couple, Theseus and -hack McKinney, being next in demand, bu twith only half as many backers. The public judgment proved quite correct. as Tradesman won easily from his stable mate. The winner is a plain looking gelding by First Voyage and was raced in Auckland last Christmas bu an Australian owner, who disposed of him soon afterwards. Since going into new ownership, Tradesman has raced reallc well and he lias found his way into the best company. He is one of the solid sort Whisht trotted one of his solid races He gradually made up his ground and finished well. Whisht has been a good stake earner and is a long way front being a, back number. Gay Wilkes was third, but his displav was anything but satisfactory. He was repeatedly in the air and it wouhi he difficult to state actually the number of times lie broke in the race. Jack McKinney did not begin at all well. but. once he settled down he trotted a fine race. Theseus looked like getting somo of the money in the early .stages, but lie failed over the second mile. Harold Child went a fair race and so did Marvin Junior, but the latter was not trotting kindly. Kola Boy went away well but he behaved badly soon after the start and tailed off for the rest of the journey. It was a most disappointing display. The mil© harness event produced a capable race an dan interesting display. Cammie was in the front early and she stayed a. little bettor than her opponents. She is by Logan Pointer from Princess Sherwood and has been responsible for some good performances over a distance. Knee troubles caused her to be laid aside for some time but she. is evidently quite at her best again. Priuzora had an unluckv meeting, as he just suffered defeat twice by the narrowest of margins. Prinzora is a good pacer, who will probably win a race over a two mile course. Free Pointer was backed as though lie could not be beaten. He did not get out as fast as some of the others and it took Hendrickson all his time to get his horse settled to his work. Free Pointer had to rover a lot of estra. ground in the race but it is doubtful if it affected his position at the finish. Warning Chimes has every chance, as the Australian bred gelding was out in front early, but he could not maintain his position. Imperial Fan took no part in the final struggle, despite the fact that she was second favourite. Ballin paced a really good race under diffi'CuUics’, as he was not too well placed in the early stages. Downcast and Gladeye went, well fohalf the journey. There was a good race for the mile and a quarter, but at the finish. Onyx won rather easily. The winner started earlier in the. day in the two mile harness event, in which she finished second to Agnthos Onyx is one of the most brilliant pacers now racing. She is by Logan Pointer from Cameos, a.nd has been a most profitable investment to her present owner. Emperor finished well in second place He is racing very consistently just, non - . Star Queen is better suited to the shorter course and she paced well all the way. Sherwood did not get away right. Don Wild, the favourite, was pacing in rare Style till the straight wua reached, when he broke up He was on the outside, of several horses and covered much extra ground. Pitaroa was responsible for a solid , race all the way. "Looanda Dillon did not race on nfte.r a mile. Lord Lytton went a good race and finished up fourth. Bon I/ornond went off but he wris not in the finish. I

Prince Lyons, who previously had been racing over longer courses, was sorted out as favourite for the mile saddle event, but after a good race be could only finish fourth. On the first day William the First started in the mile and a quarter, in in the mile harness and was unplaced, In the following race he came out in the milo saddle and finished second to Proud Elsie. On Saturday he started in the mile harness an dwas unplaced and two races later he was in the mile saddle, which he won by a narrow margin. He was called off by the starter, however, for anticipating his hell, tlie race going to I«ens. Lens, although none too sound, is e, good miler, and is trained by .TFraser at Canterbury Park. Soprano got second money, so that he improved on his effort of the previous day, when ho finished third. Prince Lyons, the favourite, got third money, hut did not go as well ns was expected. Xavier, who was the acutal outsider of the seventeen starters, was well up with the leaders at the end of the race. Lord Minto, from the hack mark, also went a, good race. OAMARU RACES. SECOND DAY. (Special to the “ Star.”) OAMARU, May 20. The. North Otago Jockey Club's meeting was concluded in line weather, the attendance being slightly larger than on the opening day. The track had dried up, and was faster. War Tax was leading Indus when he fell at the second last jump in the Pacific Hurdle Handicap, and brought down Indus as well. Pomposo ran home a comfortable winner Redfire and Staff Officer. Pariforra, who broke down at tho last jump, vas fourth. Rorke’s Drift tailed off early, and made a pood display in his debut as a hurdler, despite the fact that the jumps had a decided rake, and favoured green performers over the small sticks. F. Falkiner. the rider of "War Tax was removed to the- hospital in an unconscious condition, and died next day. W. Rush, tho rider of Indus, ’ injured a shoulder. The Nassau-Signal two-year-old. Gold Spinner, made a one horse race of The Shorts. i Soldier’s Pride scored comfortably at the finish of the. Waitangi Handicap, in which his success was well anticipated. a> he started a. good favourite. There was very little between Kerry Star and Salerno, but the former’s rider stopped riding a few strides from the post, and in consequence nearly lost second money. Xunerant was coming on nsain at the finish, and will probably he served by a longer distanceCounter Attack was elected a solid favourite for the President’s Handicap, in which he ran a solid race. He = in front all the way, and finally stalled off High Heels*. who he beat by a neck. Mirza looked dangerous coming up the rise, but was heat a long way from home, while Linden was doue well down the running. Counter Attack has latterly been showing good consistent form, and when the company is not too strong he should win again, as lie appears to he a much improved horse. Francaise got the best of a straggling start in the Weston Welter Handicap, and was followed out bv Callaghan and Cattach. Francaise led Cattach to the straight, where Rosevear came with i good run, and won by over two lengths. There was a good go between Callaghan and Francaise for second money* and the latter gained the verdict by a head. Lord Aslilea came fast from the distance. and finished fourth, followed by Lady Blissfull. The Femhrook Handicap saw Unio at once take charge, hut Island soon got on terms. Island looked a winner coming up the running, hut went a ! shade wide, and in a good finish Unio heat him by a short head. Frenchman was a short length away third, followed by Morse Signal and Orange Bitters Winsome Lady failed to get dangerous, and neither did a well backed chance in Kilfane. Radial was made a good favourite for the Members’ Handicap, hut his supporters did not see him make the expected improvement which they hoped would result from his race on the previous day. Bella Lake and Counter Attack made the pace solid, and the former settled herself after leading to the distance. In the last bit Pyjama, getting a nice run on the rails, came through, and won by a length from Counter Attack, who heat Radial by half n length, whilst Bella Lake was a moderate fourth. Mr A. G. Wood was not too successful at the barrier, and a good deal of pushing for a break was noticeable at some of the harriers. Mr Wood seems to experience considerable difficulty in getting the riders to stand up to a flat foot start. Of course, if a rider once beats a starter, as C. Emerson did on Pyjama on the previous day, the other alert riders endeavour to play the same game, with the result that tbp starter’s work becomes doubly difficult. All clubs should insist on fields being stood up flat foot- at the barrier, ns it is the only satisfactory method of pleasing everybody concerned. WANGANUI RACES. SECOND DAY. (Special to the ‘"Star.”) 1 WANGANUI, May 20. The Wanganui Jockey Club was favoured with delightful weather for the concluding day of the winter meeting and the attendance was much larger than on Thuisdav. Tire racing on the first day cut the soft track up and steady rain yesterday did not improve matters, the. going to-day being very heavy, but the racing was very^ interesting. Three first favourites' scored, but the dividends, on the*whole, were of good size, Yolande, who won the Farewell Handicap, paying the biggest price, though Lady Nassau also returned a nice figure. Khartoum followed up his win in the big steeplechase bv annexing the Grandstand Steeplechase to-day in fine style, while Whizz Bang also placed a double to his credit at. the meeting by winning the Hack Hurdle Handicap again to-day. There were seven starters for the Winter Oats Handicap, with which the day’s sport- opened. Kinsem was made p warm favourite, carrying about £.500 more than the bracketed pair. Missgold and Weldone. As was the case on Thursday. Orchid was quickest to get pace up and led to the turn for home, where he was beaten, Missgold and Weldone going to the front. Kinsein got a good run on the rails and challenged, but had to he content with second place, Missgold winning nieelv, with Weldone only a head a why third. Strategy was fourth and Orchid next. „

Santiago was withdrawn from the Ealgownio HnL-k Hamlin-Ip, Mort Avis lwing sent out :1 strong favourite, with Gold Star next in demand, Blarlfle Crag also being: wall supported. Marble (frag made hho earl)- running, but Br‘n Nevis W“ in Charge as they turned for lmmo. uitll )lorry Queen and Lady Nassau close up. The latter (~lmllongcd in the straight and want on to Will nicely from Cold Star. who finiqhed fast and just heat. Ben Nevis, Birlmnelln and Sinlleon Oge fell at the bend. the riders escaping with slight. injuries and a shaking. Tho Grandstand Steeplechase was contested I): :1 small fielrl of six. Sir Solo lwning the popular pic-k, Hmugh there was solid barking for Khartoum, While Te Mhire and Cnlmu were also Well supported. Te. Rlaire was in front. for a. mils‘ and a half. but was running down his jumps very barlly and was (lone with a mild from home. Khartoum jumped splendidly all the way and he “as always handy. He took 1116 load two furlnngs from home and scored a very popular virtnry from Oak Rose. E. ("roux-stake rode a. fine. race on the winnrr. who finithed strongly and \vmzld not harr- hlown a match out on returning to the. paddnck. This ,mnde Klmrl'rmm‘s sixth star-rt, since bemg taken up at (,‘ln'istmas~ time. nul’ of which he has scored four wins and two 59001165. His owner. )lr B. T. Bennett. rec-lions on giving him :1 let up and not taking him to Auckland. The field lm beat to—day was a’ weak one, but on his form he would have had a Chance at Ellerslie if he had been taken north.

“’hizz Bang carried most money of the eleven starters in the Rafa Hack Hurdle Handicap Imdogeur. Spring. tide and "Olllble being all well hacked. Rada and Noble led in turn, but Ladov gcur took charge three furlongs from home and led into the straight. where \Vliizz Bang went after him. A (ling--(long finiah resulted in the favourite squeezing home by half a head, with Voluble some distance away third and Springtido fourth. The winner is 2: much improved hurdler. Voluble anl Guithform were interfered with at tho start. both losing a lot, of ground. The Instr-named had a similar experience on the first day.

There were only seven starters for the May Hurdle Handicap. Explorer and Gladful being scratched. Ngatzi was backed down to a short price, \Vhanoko being next in demand. The last—named went to the. front from Simonidos and \Vnmba, and still led six furlouzs from home, where Ngnm. ran zip second, with Blaster Boris next. The favourite took charge going down tlm back, but Master Boris was in the van i‘i'ossin'g the top and led Ngnta into the straight, “'hanoko being close up. Onc': heads were turned for home Ngata went after Master Boris. and the pair were level ni’ the distance. It looked now as if the race was all over, but )luster Boris responded gamely, a great tussle resulting in a short hend win for the favourite. who was handle-d splendidly by A. M‘Douald. The pair opened up a big gap from the others. “'lianoku being, several lengths away third. Then came \Vnmba and Kyoto.

The scratching of Printemps, Tenterfield. )lort Avis and Kilheid reduced (he field for the Empire Handicap :0 ten} Scion being made over £350 heir Ler favourite than Tame Fox, with Equitable. Mungamnhoe, Correspondent :ind Kare-a 0 all evenly bucked. The start w'as uneven. the first to show out being Tame Fox and La Paloma. Thie pair carried on the running round the turn and down tho back from Hangarmahoe and Correspondent. with the fa vourite in the rear. he having been knocked back. Crossing the top Tame 1’0: and Kureao were together in front. followed. by Hallowroz. As they turned for home Kareao held command from Tame Fox. and the pair were fighting out the finish when Scion came with n bplendld run on the outside and got. up in time to win by half a length from Karaeo, with Tame Fox a little further llflk'k third, Equitable fourrh and Correspondent lifth. It was :i remarkably fine performance on Scion‘a part, as ‘0 had :1 had run. , There were eleven starters for the Farewell llnndicap, Danger Zone being backed (luwn to u very short- price, though it Wns a great honing race. T..l\'uri. Crossfire. Santiago and Regard all having many supporters. Eunmnili nus quickest to begin when the bar~ rior went up. with Regard next, but at the bend Home Rod had taken charge frnm Yankee Dan and Eonniarkl .-\5 they swept into the straight Yeli'ande drew up to the leaders and, stalling off a (-lmllenge by T 0 Knri. won by a length. with the favourite. “ho came first over the last bit. third. Yankee Dan was fourth and Ennmark fiftlr The winner is n four»-yoar-nld daughter uf Absurd—Ursula. trained by \V. Rayner for her breeder. Blr G. I“. Currie. Praviously she had raced very disappoint—ingly, and she was allowed to pay .1 big price. She was ridden well by the young apprentice, W”. Mitchell.