RACING AND TROTTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17177, 22 October 1923, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING.

If 3PORTING AND ATHLETIC NOTES.

BY

"ARGUS."

FIXTURES. October -23—Devin Racing Club (at Trent ham). October 25. 27—Poverty Pay Turf Club. October 27—Carterton Racing Club. October 3] -Birchwoort Hunt. XovomW 2. 5--Auckland Racing Club. November 3, 5. 7, 10—Canterbury Jockey Club. November 6. 8. 9--Metropolitan Trotting ( lub. November 10. 12- Hamilton Racing Club. November 14. 35—Paliiatua Racing Club. November 17, 21—Otabuhu Trotting- Club. November 21—Artihurst-Pohanffina P.acing Club. November 28, 30—Feilding Jockey Club. November 30, December I—For bury Park Trotting Club. December 15. 17—New 'Brighton Trotting Club. NOMINATIONS. October 31—Feilding Jockey Club. October 31—Ashhurst-Pohangina Racing Club. November 1— Gore Trotting Club (South' land Juvenile Stake*). HANDICAPS. October. 23—Bircfcwood Hunt. October 23—Auckland Racing Club October 25—Canterbury Jockey Club. October 31--Pahiatua Racine Club. November 6—Hamilton Racing Club. November F, Otabuhu Trotting Club. November 7—Aslihurst-Pohaugina Racing Club. November 16—Feilding Jockey Club. November 17—Forbury Park Trotting Club. December s—New Brighton Trotting Club. ACCE PTA N CES. October 2ft—Birch wood Hunt. October 26—Auckland Racing Club. October 29—Canterbury Jockey Club. October 3t>—Metropolitan Trotting Club. November 7—Paliiatua Racing Club. November S—Hamilton Racing Club. November 9 Otahnhu Trotting Club. November 10 —Ashhurst-PohaTigina Racing Club. November 2-2—Feilding Jockey Club. November 2:l—Forbury Park Trotting Club. December 11—New Brighton Trotting Club. As a result of his win at Trentham on Saturday, Mark 'fimo has incurred a 71b penalty for the New Zealand Cup. bringing: his weight up to Bst 31b, while Lady Fingers has earned 101 b extia in the Stewards’ Handicap, in which she now has 7&t Gib. M. M’Carteu, fresh from bis successful trip to Australia, was riding at Trentham on Saturday. He piloted two winners. Inferno and Alaric, showing excellent form. The Riccarton light-weigjit jockey, H. Burns, made a very favourable impression at Trentham on Saturday by his efforts on Pillievrinkio and Tinohari. both of whom earned place money. There was an inquiry after the AA’aiuui Handicap at Trentham on Saturday into the interference suffered by Ardour and Suggestion at the turn into the straight, but the evidence did not point to any particular rider being at fault.

The Wairarapa owner. Mr A. M’Donald. had a good day at Trentham on Saturday, when Killochra and Soliform were winners, while Bugle Note ran into third place. The trio are booked for a trip to Riccarton next month. Ardour was responsible for a very attractive performance when she won tho AA’ainui Handicap at Trentham on Saturday. She was in a handy portion all through, and was going particularly well at the home turn, where she was w r ith the three-year-old Suggestion iusfc behind the leaders. At this stage Ardour got a bump, which sent her right back, while Suggestion also suffered a little Ardour’s chance looked hopeless, but she came with a great run on the outside and won decisively from Suggestion, who got a lucky opening cn the rails. Ardour is an improving mare, and she looks like being fayourito for the Pearce Handicap. run over tho same distance. A large number of New Zealand Cup candidates competed at Trentham on Saturday. Mark Time was the only winner among them, and he gained fresh admirers for the Riccarton race. His chance certainly looks good, pro vided he can stay the going. Out of those who finished |*d)ind him, Pilliewinkie was easily responsible for the best performance, and his New Zealand Chip chance looks very bright.

The performance of Mark Time in the AA'ellington Handicap was full of merit. lie was never far from the front, and tackling Surveyor when they reached the straight, he gradually wore the Nassau horse down. He looks like proving quit** as good as his brother, Marqueteur, up to about a. mile and a half, but many good judges in the North Island will not have him for the New Zealand Cun on the ground that the last half-mile v ill find a weak spot. t

Pilliewinkie added largely to his circle of Now Zealand Cup admirers by his performance in the AVemngton Handicap. He wes badly placed in the early stages, and he had a lot of ground to make up when he commenced his run five furlongs from home. On reaching tho straight ho still was several lengtli3 behind the leaders, but he finished very fast, and just failed to catch Purveyor, who wae a length behind Mark Time. It was an impressive performance, the best part of it being that he was going on in such good style at the end as if no journey would be too long for him.

Quest sc«t a solid pace in the "Wellington Handicap, but he was well beaten soon after the straight was reached. On this showing he does not appeal for a long journey. Ho ton and Sunart wore among the first licj ses beaten in the Wellington Handicap, when the serious part of the struggle commenced. Admiral A ediinarten, Kilbird and Scotch Mixture also faded out disappointingly, while Imurrection and V agabond never get out of the ruck at any stage of the jace. Surveyor was responsible for a fine performance in the Wellington Handicap, only failing in the last fifty yards. The Nassau horse is very well and he has few superiors at present at a mile and a quarter. Insurrection appeared to be sore when he walked off after the Wellington Handicap on SaturdayScion ran a creditable race in the W’ainui Handicap on Saturday over a journey that, was much too short for him. He looks in good order for the New Zealand Cup. The two-year-old Inferno, who won tiw> opening event at Trentham on Saturday, is a well grown and particularly good looking Absurd colt, trained by F. Tilley. He is a brilliant galloper, and he never looked like being beaten. On appearances he is likely to go. on improving for some time yet. Ho will have Ins next run in the W'eleume Stakes, and he will have to be reckoned with. Voltore. who ran second to Inferno at Trentham. is a solid looking gelding bv Autumn, a son of Autumnus and Edna May, an Australian-bred mare, best known in Canterbury as the dam of Charley. Voltore is not far removed from the front rank among the two-year-olds who have raced this season. Star Ranger was a strong favouritj for the Rimutaka Handicap at Trentham. but he was never prominent. This was not his proper formSoliform, a three-year-old Solferino gelding, confirmed the good opinions formed of him at Wanganui by winning again at Trentham on Saturday. Up to seven, furlongs he is very useful, and ho may get a bit further as the season advances. In the meantime, however, he can be classed as a sprinter. Ho may win again very Relic showed a great burst of speed in the Rimutaka Handicap at Trentham, but did not quite stay out seven furlongs against Soliform and TinobariThere was some merit in his performance, however, and ho will be among the best backed in the Trial Stakes on the second day.

Sir Rosepery ran a very solid race when ho won the- Hurdle Handicap at Trentham on Saturday. He appeared to bo beaten a furlong from home, hut he came on again very gamely. The result might have been different, howver, had Burt waited a littl4 longer for hi*? run with Sir Fanciful, who was stopping at the end after looking a certain winner.

Lochson, who filial third place in the Hurdle Race at Trentham on Saturday, is a sort. He may pay his wav at R.iccarton next mouth.

Killochra put up a stylish performance when lie won the Wellesley Stakes on Saturday, and there is no doubt that h<* is a good class two-year-old. Some of his sneedy onnonents kept him going for half a mile, but when he was shaken up he drew away to win decisively. He lias now won three times, and he will take n lot of shale, ing off in the Welcome Stakes. Motley, who finished second to Killochra in the Wellesley Stakes, carries the colours of her breeder, Mr G. M. Currie. She is a handsome filly by Absurd from the English-bred mare Ren non. n daughter of Eulogy. who produced Humbug and Epitaph To Absurd. Miss Odille showed a tremendous burst of soeed for three furlongs in the Wellesley Stakes. and if she develops a bit of stamina she will win good races. She is ty Joculator from Ermengarde, a Charlemagne mare, who won the. Wellesley Stakes, Wellington Stakes and Jackson Stakes as a two year-old. Joculator, who is by Absurd from Martia, by Martian from Perolina. did no racing, but he shapes like making a name as a sire of great speed, though Miss Odille is not a good advertisement for stamina. Lady Fingers, carrying a penalty for a win at Masterton, won the Shorts Handicap at Trentham on Saturday iike a good one. She commenced racing last season, and won four hack sprints, winding up with a- double at j Trentham in the autumn. Her StewI ards’ Handicap prospects look bright, ; aa she has speed enough to get a good | position early. | Tukia did not begin so smartly as usual in the Shorts Handicap at Tren- ' tham. but she finished very fast.

Mireusonta, assisted Lady Fingers to set a solid pace in the- Shorts Handicap ait Trentham, but after looking dangerous a furlong from home he failed to run on. Many Kittle was prominent for a few furlongs in the Shorts Handicap at Trentham on Saturday, but retired quickly when his condition gave out. The race should help to bring him on for later engagements. The Wanganui hack, Alaric, was heavily supported f for the October Handicap at Trentham. and aided by a lucky opening on tho rails, lie scored a narrow win. He was finishing on well, and he maj win again soon ovei a ionger journey. * * Renmore carried •? lot of money in his engagement at Trentham on Saturday. but lie drew no outside position at the barrier, and he never looked dangerous. The Riccarton gelding ; gave one of his knee* a knock when I being taken off the boat at Wellington. and F. Christmas has had an anxious time with him. This was not hi* true form. Gamecock met with some interference after going about half a mile in the hurdle race at Trentham on Saturday. It was very slight, but it was quite enough to settle his chances, and for the remainder of the journey he put no heart into his work. T?ie Champion Plate at Trentham will provide an excellent trial for Razzle Dazzle, and her form against Surveyor and Thespian over a mile and a. quarter should give a. good line, to her class. Indications point to Thes- | pian starting favourite. Bon Spec was shipped north on Saturday night to compete in mile and a half hurdle races at Trentham. Ho has shaped exceptionally well in his schooling at Riccarton i

TRENTHAM RACES

FIRST DAY. The spring meeting of the- Wellington Racing Club was commenced at Iren tham on Saturday ai)d attracted a large attendance, including a representative gathering from the southern part of the North Island, in addition to a fair sprinkling of South Island sportsmen. Big fields were the rule, and there was some excellent racing. The course appeared to be* a trifle heavy, but the times registered showed that there was not much wrong with it. The weather was fine in the early part of the day, but black clouds gradually gathered .and a thick drizzling rain set in just before the last race. It was quite local, however, there being no evidence of it in Wellington. The totftlisator investments showed a drop from £49,269 to £45.871.

Racing opened with the Tait-a Handicap. for which there were thirteen starters. Inferno was a sound favourite. with Tanadees, Lamorack and Voltore best backed of the others. Inferno, Voltore and Panart were prominent in the early stages. Inferno was in charge on reaching the course proper where Tanadees was also going well. Voltore finished on well, but Inferno held his place, winning easily by a length, while Voltore stayed on well and beat Tenadees by half a length. Crishna. was two lengths away, just in front of Kiki and Kilmar. while a few lengths further back Slump and Kiloruni headed the others. Bubbly being the last to finish. The winner, by Absurd from Ayah, by All Red from the St Roger mare Heimosa. is a very smart galloper, which is no great surprise, as he inherits speed from his dam, in addition to what Absurd supplies. He looks a really good sort. Voltore. a grey by Autumn, a son of Autumnus, ran a solid race, finishing on strongly. Tanadees, no Australian bred gelding by Roseworthy from Burletta, showed plenty of speed, but was. stopping a bit at the end. Crishna OFeramorz- —Queen Lizzie 1 ) also has some speed. Mr J. J 3. Reid's Kiki < Winkle—Kilrea> was prominent all the way xip the straight and she may soon be a winner. Martian Miss, Counter Attack, Cruoelle and Whipping Boy were scratched for the Wainoni Handicap, leaving .a field of fourteen. Suggestion was a hot favourite, carrying more than twice as much as Ardour, who was a little better backed than Lady Ben and Crown Star, and Helen liufus. From an even start Pirin temps, Ardour and Helen Rufus showed out smartly, but at- the end of a furlong Listowei was in I charge, being joined a little further on by Aeriform, with Lady Kotiripo, Ardour and Suggestion handy. Listowei led into the straight, when Suggestion moved up on the rails. Suggestion had lis towel beaten at the distance, but Ardour came with a fast run on the outside and beat Suggestion by half a | length. Aeriform hung on to get . third, with the tiring Listowei next, ■ just in front of Cie&santa and Helen j Rufus. The winner was well handled by O. Voight and losing some ground at the home turn, she cam© on like a good one at the finish. The Gay Lad mare has improved since she raced at Ashburton, and she looks like being even better at Riccarton next month. Suggestion, carrying Mr W. E. Bid-

will's colours, is a three-year-old by Kilbroney from Imagination, by Birkenhead from Culmination, a sister to Elevation and a. half sister to Reputation He ran a fine race, though it should be said he covered no unnecessary ground, A. Oliver having him on the rails all the way. He finished on well, after getting a bump at the {home turn, and looks like playing his part in the Derby at Riocarton. Aeriform, a three-year-old by Acrostic, gave a good showing and will soon be a winner. Listowei showed plenty of speed but he does not stay well With lus pace, however, he will be hard to beat in any hurdle races he tackles. Cleasanta cam© from the back and finished alongside Helen Rufus, who was always well placed.

The sernfHhng of Viewpoint Nukumai, It lo tbe lies and Stream left twentytwo runners for the Rimutaka Handicap, representing jus? useful hack form. Star Ranger was a strong favoUjrite, with Soliform, Penelophon and East Crust best backed among the others. Last Crust was first to show out, but soon dropped back, Soliform going on from Relic, Tinobari Penelophon and All Gold. At the end of three furlongs Relic was in charge and he opened out a gap of several lengths from Soliform and Tinohari, who headed the others. Relic commenced to tire on reaching the* straight and at the distance Soliform and Tinohari had his measure. In a good finish Soliform beat Tinohari bv a head. Relic, being two lengths away. All Gold was next, closely followed bv Vindictive, East Crust, Penelophon and Black Ronald. The winner is a tliree-year-old gelding by Solferino from Adorn, by Danube from the* Multiform mare Perle' d Or- He won at Wanganui last month and, judged on his latest effort, he can !>e marked off for further successes, as he is a very solid customer, who may stay later in the season. Tinohari. a five-year-old mare by Lord Multifid. has a good turn of speed ami she finished on gamely- The Riocarton light-weight, H. Burns, rode her to great advantage l . Relic showed a great burst of speed but this Calibre gelding did not stay as well as tbe other pair. He may run out seven furlongs all right later on. as be is on tbe improve. All Gold, a sister to the two-year-old Kilorum, is a promising back by Kilboy. Last Crust is another three-year-old who will do better very soon. He did well to finish so close up, after losing his place early. There was a strong tip from Hawke’s Bay for Penelophon. a three-year-old .sister to Anomaly, but she bad to cover a lot of ground, after starting from the outside. The Australian-bred colt Black Ronald, by Magpie from MaUee, ran a decent race but though he may soon be a winner, be does not shane like proving up to tlie big price Mr C. Elgar paid for him as a yearling. Parearau fell at the home turn but her rider escaped without injury.

The seventeen acceptors lined up for th Wellington Handicap. The jvemball bracket, consisting of Insurrection, Bonetter and Vagabond, was just a little better backed than Mark Time, while a good way behind this pair came Kilbird. Merry Day. Sunart and Pilliewinkie in close order. Quest- showed the way past the stand, with Surveyor Admiral Codrington, Scotch Mixture. Mark Time and k Sunart prominent among the others. Turning into the hack stretch Qu§st opened out a gap cf two lengths from Surveyor and Sunart. who headed the next bunch, in which Admiral Codrington, Mark Time and Kilbird were, prominent- Half a mile from home Bonetter and Pilliewinkie made a forward move, but there was no further change till the straightwas reached, where Quest and Sunart were beaten, Surveyor going on from Mark Time, with Bonetter handy and Pilliewinkie moving up fast. Surveyor tireß in t-ho run from tbe distance and Mark Time won decisively by a length, while Surveyor just lasted long enough to stall off the late challenge of Pilliewinkie. who lost second place' by a neck. Three lengths away came Bonetter. with Quest. Kilbird, Sunart and Arch Salute heading a strung-out field. The winner is a five-year-old brother to Marqueteur and he is an improving horse. Tie was never far from the front and he finished on like a tradesman. He has incurred a 71b penalty for the New Zealand Cup, but even with fist 31b he cannot, be written out, though it is worth remembering that bis brother Marqueteur failed badly in last Year’s Oup and then won the Metropolitan Handicap. Surveyor ran a. fine race under a big weieht. but the going found him out. Pilliewinkie was f. trifle unlucky, as be was well back in the early stages and was giving away rather a big start over the last-half-mile. His finishing run was a good one and be looks like staying out every yard of the New Zealand Oup journey. Bonetter, who won this race last year, was stopping a. bit at tbe end. after putting in a good run for the half-mile post. Quest, after trying to win from end to end. stopped badly in the straight. Tbe well-backed Kilbird had every chance if be Vp<\ been good enough, while Sunart and Admiral Codrington were well beaten a long

wav from none. Vagabond and Merry Day never looked dangerous. pilliewinkie and Mark Time looked the best New Zealand Cup prospects of tho horses who ran in this race. . Fisher and Gold Star were withdrawn from tbe Hurdle Handicap and in a field of ten Comical was a strong favourite, with Loch son easilv better backed than Cheer Up and Nukumai. The .pace was set in tbe early stages bv Sir Rosebery, who was joined by Ot-auru Kid rt the end of half a mile, with Nuknmai and Lochson prominent among the others. Half a mile from home Comical and Sir Fanciful moved up and nfr the home turn there was not much between this pair Sir Roseherx

and Lochson. "When the straight was reached Sir Fanciful took ciiarge and appeared to have the race won, but Sir R-osebery came again and beat Sir Fanciful by a length, Lochson being another length away. lour' lengths further back came Comical ami Nukumai, with the others strung out. Sir Rosebery owed his success to superior horesmanship, as H. Burt appeared to ride a very weak finish on Sir Fanciful. /The favourite, Comical, faded out disappointingly over the last bit, but with more experience he should make a really good hurdler. Gamecock was well placed early, but he met trouble leaving the .straight and after that he never showed up. The only scratching for the Wellesley Stakes was Padonna, the brother to Tamatete and Tukia. This left eight starters, and Killocra was a hot favourite. Motley being second choice, just a little better supported than i Ronex, Lady Isinglass and .Miss O’Dille. When they settled down Miss O’Dillo was showing th© way to Fool’s Paradise, with Killocra, Ronex and Motley at the head of the others. Miss O'Dill© was beaten when the course proper was reached and a little further on Killocra and Ronex tackled Fool’s Paradise. Killocra. drew out at tbe distance and though Motley cam© l on with a strong run, Killocra beat her decisively by a good length. Rouex was throe lengths away, a neck in front of Fool’s Paradise. About ten lengths further back came Miss O'Dille at the head of the others. The winner is a well-grown gelding by Kilbroney from the imported mare Prithee, the 1 dam of Ditchley and Bonny Sox, both | by Boniform. He is a very solid customer, who now lias the line record of three starts and three wins. In Saturday’s contest his rider did not bustle him to catch the leaders till the course proper was reached. For a few strides ho was being ridden, but then lie came away and won easily. He will take a lot of beating in any race lie contests, a.s lie stood out from his Wellesley opponents. Motley, by Absurd, from the English-bred mare Pennon, a half-sister to the speedy Epitaph, showed all the family speed and will be unlucky if she fails to win very soon for the Wanganui studmaster. Mr G. M. Currie. Rouen’s half-brother, Rouex, just struggled home in front of Fool's Paradise and might have been closer up with a clear run in the straight. Fool’s Paradise, by Absurd from Mascot, has inherited the speed of his sire, but the stamina of his dam, a Canterbury and Auckland Cup winner, is sadly lacking. Miss O’Dille is an exceptionally brilliant galloper, who only requires a bit of stamina to l>e more than useful, but in the meantime she cannot go half a mile at top. Tier sire, Joculator, is by Absurd from Martian by Martian from Perolinn. an imported mare by Persimmon. Her dam, Ermengordes, by Charlemagne 11., was a speedy galloper in her day. With such breeding it is not surprising that Miss j O’Dille can go fast. Her running should draw attention to the prospects of Joculator at- the stud. Lady Isinglass, a sister to Rational and the Australian sprinter. Tho Monk, foiled to repeat the form that made her a winner at Masterton. Solfraid, by Solferino from»Raid. finished last, but he need not be condemned, as he was nearly knocked down as they raced on to the course proper.

Rational. Sunny Looh. and Hipo were scratched for the Shorts Handicap, leaving sixteen runenrs. Thespian was a little better backed than Lady Fingers, these two carrying a lot more money than Gold Light. who just headed Mireusonta and Tukia in the quotations. Lady Fingers was showing out early, with Mireusonta handy. So they raced to the course proper, where Lady Fingers was going comfortably, while Mireusonta’s rider was beginning to niggle at him. At this stage Gazeworthy, Thespian and Valley Rose wore all going well just behind the leaders. Then Tukia commenced a strong run, but though she beat Mireusonta by over a length, the sister

to Tamatete could not get near Lady Fingers, who won easily by two lengths. Thespian finished well, and just cut Mireusonta out of third money, while Valley Rose and Gazeworthy were close up. Lady Fingers showed herself to he quite as brilliant as the reputation which preceded her to Trentham. and her form is surprising in a mare who has reached her sixth year. The explanation is to be found in the fact that she only commenced i-acing last season, when she ran well more than once in hack sprint races. She will have to be reckoned with in the Steward's Handicap, as even with her penalty she is left in the Riocarton sprint with a light-weight. Tukia’s final run came as a bit- of a surprise. and, better placed in the early stages, she might have troubled the winner. Thespian ran a sound race, and he is a Steward’s Handicap possibility. Gazc- ; worthy is another who raced well ] enough to suggest a win very soon, 1 though she will have to improve to 1 beat, the three who finished in front j of her on Saturday. Gold Light was j never .seen on the journey. Many Kiti tie was well back all the way, but he J may be better later in the year, as he | is backward yet. In spite of seven scratch mgs, there was a field of twentv-nine for the concluding event, the October Handicap, a six furlong race, in which some speedy

hacks were engaged. Alaric was a good favourite, with Kenmore and Kilris also solidly supported. Rain set- in a 3 the horses were going out, so that the conditions, with a big field racing down the six furlong course, were against anything like an accurate view of th© positions in the early stages. Soon after the start, however, I could discern Mr W. R. ELernball’s colours on Kilris very prominently, while Alaric and Heathcote were also showing up. When the course proper was reached, Kilr.s was showing the way, with Alaric handy and Bugle Note moving up. Kilns looked a winner fifty yards from the post, but Alaric. finishing strongly, beat her by a good neck. Bugle Note was a bare length away. Then came Atapo, Royal Divorce, Treadwell and Heathcote together, at the head of a big bunch. Kenmore was wide out -»t the start, and though he was going well at the entrance to the course proper, he never looked like a winner. Alaric, a five-year-old San Fran gelding, who hails from Wanganui, is a very smart hack, who will bear watching in open com pan v later in the season. Kilris is a three year-old filly by Kilboy, and looks certain to be a good winner later on. Bugle Note, a three-year-old by Solferino, is another promising sort. There were several horses behind the placed lot who may be expected to do better in a smaller field or with a better position at the start, Kenmore being one of these.

AUCKLAND TROTS,

NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to the “ Star.”) AUCKLAND. October 22. The- opening event, the Waitemata Trot, produced twenty-two starters, the back marker A inherit©, being favourite. Jewel Wave, Black Palm, and Audex also received fair support. When the tapes were released Badgy Waller refused to strike the gart &:icv May Reta was pulled up before a furlong had elapsed. Jewel Wave led over-the first lap, piloting the field past tho stand, well clear of Gold Lad. the field being strung out along the back Jewel Wave leading from Gold Lad, Spirit Bell, Grattan Wilkes. Austelene and Golden Gate being next. Jewel Wave led into the straight with a good break on the. field. fn the run to the post, Jewel Wave faulted. Golden Gate getting up t-o score comfortably. An-seline, who mixed matters several

times, was a fair third. A inherit© was fourth. Of the twenty-one starters for the Improvers’ Handicap. Zolock Paint was most fancied. Golden Hope, Ivy Audubon, Hughie Wallace and Florrie Bingen also received good support. Gold Case and Golden Ho-pe were first away, but the latter lost his position, leaving Gold Cause and Guinea to pilot the field with Ivy Audubon moving up fast. Crossing the top Guinea Hughie Wallace and Gold Cast were close together with Ivy Audubon and Florrie Bingen well placed. In the concluding stages. Florri% Bingen, pacing attractively, drew out to win nicely. Ivy Audubon made a good effort in the straight and beat Guinea lor third place. The twelve acceptors for the Spring Handicap all faced tJae starter, threat Bingen being the popular choice. Utne-rs to receive good support were Sheik, Linden, Blue .Mountain King, Wood vale, Steel Bell, Nita Bell and Linden. Harold Junr. piloted the field in the eary stages, wi til Great Bingen, Blue Mountain King and Comedy Chief handy. There was little alteration in positions till passing the stand for the last round. when Great Bingen dashed to the front. Going down the back stretch, Linden made an effort and got closer to the leader. Sfieifc and Comedy Chuff' also put in good work a but nothing could make any impression on Great Bingen in the concluding stages, the iSeison Bingen horse winning decisively. Comedy Chief hung on* weli to get fourth. Promenade, who began bactiy, was last throughout. The Onehunga Handicap for unhoppled horses, attracted a held of thirteen. Rose Bingen was made favourI ite Nipper, Audex, Ambente, Eisin- ! ore. were also well backed. From tm» ' start, Amberite went- out fast and got j a break on the field. When they settled down, Nipper, trotting well, assumed command, closely attended by Amberite, Loch Lomond, Rose Binj gen, with the hack marker Haricot, in j good position. There was practical;,* no alteration in the positions till en- | tering the straight, where Rose BinJ gen made an effort to head Nipper, but- | faulted. This left Nipper with a subj stantial lead and he won easily. Harij cot was fourth. j Of the seventeen starters for the Stewards’ Handicap, Quire r was made ! hot favourite, the others to receive fairly good support being Heather Girl. Bronze Patch. Biair Audubon and Hue Coronado. Hue Coronado was soon in front, followed by Quiver, Rua Per© and Togo's Promise. Down the back stretch, Hue Coronado had a big break on the field. Crossing the top, Blair Audubon made an effort and entering the straight was within striking distance of the leader. In a punishing finish. Hu© Coronado lasted * long enough to win handily. Bronze Patch finished well to ge third. Quiver

was fourth. Heather Girl was fifth. Linden was the only defection from the October Handicap, Pani betn£ made favourite. Napper, Argus, Lady Dunmoro and Prince Lyons also received good support. Huon Grattan, and Paui were the first away, but. the latter soon broke and spoilt. hi» chance. Passing the stand, Huon Grattan led from Prince Lyons, Pitaroa and Lady Dun more. Down the hack stretch, half a dozen were bunched, but crossing the top. Pitaroa had a slight advantage from .Sal Pointer with \a> per, Gold Girl and Lady Dunmore close up. Jr a great finish Sal Pointer got up to score a narrow victory. Gold Girl was fourth. The Mountain Trot saw all thirteen acceptors face the starter. was first choice with Sebisca, Aerial Bingen, Marion Style and Nikora also well backed. Alint Boy began best and soon had a substantial lead. Passing the stand for the first time Nikora was Mint Boy’s closest attendant with. Marion Style, Succory and Aerial Bingen well placed. Racing down the back, Sebisca and Marion Style faulted and fell back leaving Nikora and Aerial Bingen closest to Mint Bov. Passing the stand for the final round. Aerial Bingen ran to tho front and in a race for position down the back. Mint Boy. Nikora. Speculator and Normica Heir moved up. In the race to tho post Aerial Bingen stalled off a challenge by Mint Boy and won narrowly. Sebisca did well in the concluding stages and got fourth. Peter Jackson, failed to strike his gait and ran last throughout. The concluding event, the Electric Handicap, which was run in a heavy downpour, provided a great rare, March On was favourite, with good support coming for Nipper. Reliance. Brendo. Cute Lad and Buz Buz. Prince Poole was soon in front, leading past the stand from Derby Dillon, Lenglen and Nipper. The same order was maintained down the back stretch, but crossing the top. March On moved up close to the leaders. Once in line for the post, Nipper, Prince Poole. March On anti Profiteer ranged up for the final struggle. In a desperate finish. March On got a head in front on the post, heads separating the three- other horses. Lenglen was fourth, and Cute Lad, a bead away fifth.

RACE RESULTS.

WELLINGTON JOCKEY CLUB. WELLINGTON. October 9X. OCTOBER HANDICAP, of 350 »ot«. Six furlong? I—Alaric. Bst 31b (M'Carten t 3—Kilrit*. Set 3lb ...... 1 s—Bugle Note. 7st, 121 b . . » Kenmore Onr 21b. Elvaette 9st. Soliform Bst 71b. Laughingstock Sat 7lb. Misgovern Set 51b, Refrigeration Set, 51b. Atapo Set. Uleaborg Set. Strongholt 7st 71b. Sir Pam 7et 61b. Royal Divorce 7st 21b. Anticipate 7st 21b. Kilmineter Tst 21b. Imperial Spark 7gt 21b. Piquant 7st. Heathcote Tst. Pel ham 7st. rfytinu* 7st, Martinique 7s?. Treadwell 7st, Solano Set. ,121 b. Bright Eyea 6st 121 b. Hall Mark 6at 121 h. Blackhead fist 20lb. Axle Set 101 b. Idanoe fist lOlb. Rene Mavis Bst 101 b, Blonde Gst 101 b, Solrino ftst 101 b. Holloa 6st 101 b. Entre Nous 6flt 101 b and Radial 6st 10lb also

started. Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time—Min 14 3-59*0. GORE RACING CLUB. WANTWOOD STEEPLECHASE, of 130 sots. Two miles and a quarter. Blaring Light. 9st slb . „ 1 Noble. l-2st 71b 2 Tainui IT., lost 121 b .... .3 Romance list. 61b. Cazna !ost Tib. Palladio 9st 7ll>. Rongahere 9st -21 b. Vincent 0«t and Orange Bitters 3st also started. Won by eight lengths. lime- Amin 41sec. A. S. Ellis, rider of Orange Ritters, fell and broke hi* collarbone STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Sir furlongs. Carmine, Tst slb ...... I Mantua. 7st lllb J Rose Lady. 7st 2lb . . . .3 Counterstroke Tst 91b. Laughing Eyes 7st Sib and Royal Admiral Tst *2lb also started. Won by four lengths. two lengths between second and third. Time—lmin BALFOUR TROT HANDICAP in saddle). of 135 sovs. One mile. Kingsdale. sc r ...... 1 St Thomas, scr . . . - I Glen Wilkes. 12yds bh I . . . . S Alpha Bingen scr. Aberfeigh scr. Dandy Tiraccon scr. Je*si» Scott scr. Oakland scr, Rothstar scr. Railway Chimes scr. Rosa dale scr. Somme scr, Nelvin Wilkes i‘2vd« I l»hd. Dark Rcsine -24yds. Landlady 24yds. Quo Yadis 24yds. Stella Marie 24yds. Min Adonis 36yds. First Chime 48yds and Quiet*, match 4Pyds also started. Won by two lengths, five lengths between seoond and third. Tim©—2miu 24 1-J (HART.TON HANDICAP, of 160 soys. One Corn B'.g*. Sat 6H> 1 Tn the Pink. Tst 4lb .... 2 Calibration. Tst 51b 3 Silent. King Tst 71b and Vi*- e Royal 7s* 71b also started. Won by two lengths, tis lengths between I second and third. Time—lmin 4-3 see. GREYMOLTH TROTTING CLUB. BLAJLETOWN HANDICAP (in harness'. Of 1*23 sovs. One mile and a quarter Mavis Bingen, scr (E- J. Smith 1 Walroou. 24yds behind * Doll- Doyle. 36vds - - 3 Wee Sam scr. Lady Freda scr. Kotir«* V?vds behind. leean Lad 12yds. Marvhill 12yds. Denver Wood 24yds and Delta 60yds ala-* started. Won by a head, half a length between second and th’rd. Time—3min 0 3-ssec. DIGGERS* HANDICAP (in saddle’. Of 100 sovs. One mile. Black Cloud. 12yds behind Malloy) 1 Axte.ll. scr . 2 Mervl Pointer, scr 3 Vnv’s Joy 36vds behind. Hold On scr. Jean scr. Admiral Pointer <*cr. Peggy Logan scr. Lone Star scr. St Fill an scr. Treaza scr. Annerlev scr. Smithy Dillot scr and Mistress 4- a ,yd«! also started Won bv two lengths, a head between second and tm-d. Time—-lmin 24 l-ssec. OTIRA HANDICAP lin saddle). Of 100 soys: one mile and a half. Peter's Pet. scr ..... 1 Peter Bellman. 06yds behind . * Ladv Lena. scr * Cav Child 4. a vds behind. Bon Annie scr Beta Mac 24yds Red Peter 48yds. Inquisitive 24vds and Mushroom ’O-'yds also started. Won by a- length, twenty lengths between second and third. Time—Emin 54 3-3eeo. AVIATION HANDICAP • in harness'. Of I*2o soys. One mile. Hvdaspcs. Sfivds behind (Albortl) 1 Vera’s Doll. *24yds * Annie's Dream. l*2yds - • * Young Ivy 12yds behind. Bennie Dillon scr. Barcelona scV. Wallroon scr. Harbour Light scr. linshi scr. Dolly Do-le 12yds l»e----hind. localism 24yds. Delta 36vds and Colo Drift 36yd» also started. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time—2min 23sec. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. ELECTRIC HANDICAP <in harness’, Of 300 boys ; one mile. 1 March On. scr (J. Paul, 1 2—Nipper. 12yds bhd . . . 2 6—Profiteer. 24yds bhd .3 6 Buz Buz scr. 21 Prince Poole 12yds bhd. 7 Lenglen i2yds. 3 Reliance 24 vd* 9 Hypo 24yds. 10 Ben Wallace 34yds. 12 Derby Dillon 2Jyde. 5 Cute Lad 24vds, 14 Mint-son 45vds, and 13 Promenade 45yd3 also Treads SHT*?T*ted the first three horses. Time—2min 24sec.

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