RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18575, 25 September 1928, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

RACING FIXTURES. Ifcapte’nber 27, 28 —Geraldine Racing Club. September 2d—Hawke’s Bay JockeClub. October 6 Carterton Racing Club. October 6—Kurow Jockey Club. October 11, 13—E>unedin Jockey Club. October 22—North Canterbury Racin Club. NOM IN A TION S. October s—North Canterbury Racing Club. HANDICAPS. September 29—Dunedin Jockey Club. October 15—North Canterbury Racing Club. ACCEPTANCES. September 26—Kurow Jockey Club. September 27-—Hawke’s Bay Jocke' Club. September 28—Carterton Racing Clue October s—New Zealand Cup. October s—Dunedin Jockey Club. October 17—North Canterbury Racing Club. PAYMENTS AND FORFEITS. October s—Dunedin M’Lean Stakes ant) Guineas. October 19—New Zealand Cup. October 26—New Zealand Cup. TROTTING FIXTURES. September 27, 28—Geraldine Racing Club. October 6— T~ urow Jockey Club. October 22—North Canterbury Racing Club. NOMINATIONS. ° Ct °cf r b s —North Canterbury Racing HANDICAPS. October 15—North Canterbury Racing Club. ACCEPTANCES. September 26—Kurow Jockey Club. October 17—North Canterbury iutcing Club. RACING NOTES. The Geraldine Racing: Club’s meeting will be held on Thursday and Friday. The express train, leaving Christchurch at 8.50 a.m., is available on Thursday, and the return train will reach Christchurch at 8.46 p.m. On Friday a special train will leave at 8.30 a.m. and will arrive back at 8.43 p.m. * * * * About thirty Riccarton horses will be racing at the Geraldine races this week. Malmsey is the only representative from this quarter in the Geraldine Cup. but Riccarton stables account for eight of the eleven acceptors in the Squatters’ Handicap. * * * 4c Although the Geraldine Cup has attracted only five acceptors, it will be a very interesting race, owing to the presence of Set Sail, Pink Note and Town Bank, three New Zealand Clip candidates. Two other Cup. horses, Rapier and Front Rank, who have not had a race since the autumn, figure among the sprinters, in the Squatters’ Handicap, while Vaward will compete in the Belfield Handicap. * » • m W. Stone is very pleased with the manner *in which the three-year-old Silver Paper and his half-sister, Aspiring, have thrived since they arrived at Riccarton last week. They were given an easy three furlong run this morning, preparatory to something more strenuous later on. The pair look in blooming health, and thev'are likelv to race prominently next month at the Dunedin meeting, where Silver Paper is in the Guineas and Aspiring is in the M’Lean Stakes. Silver Paper has an engagement at Kurow next week, but he may not make the trip, as his trainer is of opinion that the three-year-old will do just as well on the tracks at Riccarton as a preparation for the Dunedin meeting. Lord Roy and Singlespear were exercised in the jumping ring at Riccarton this morning and at the end of their task they were shaping quite well. •¥ * * * The North Island jockey, L. A. Pine, who is on a visit to the South Island, will remain for the Geraldine, Kurow and Dunedin meetings. He can ride at 8.5, so he should be able to secure a number of engagements. _ * * * • Don Jose has been causing G. J. Pine a good deal of anxiety during the last few days, on account of an internal ailment. He has been under veterinary treatment and he is now making satisfactory progress.

! It is probable that C. Emerson will ride the Southland two-year-old, Aspir- * '.ng, in the Dunedin Guineas, a race -~e wor*. last vear on Childsplay. * sjs Mr G. Gerard's five-year-old gelding 'rossbow, by Archery from Peace >roke down after a gallop last week. The trouble is in a suspensory ligament, o his racing career may be considered at an end. He wound up last season bv winning a high-weight hack handicap at Ashburton in May, but he was >nly a moderate performer. Lately,, lowever, he, had been showing decided improvement in his track work. 5#C * * Tearaway, a four-year-old brother to trickles, by Panmure from Brambletye, has joined P. T. Hogan’s stable at VVashdyke. He is very light in condition at present. Tearaway ran once tor Sir George Clifford last autumn, being unplaced in a race in South Canterbury, after which he was sold and went to Central Otago, where he remained until a few days ago. * * * * Prodice, who won the Avondale Guineas yesterday, opened her racing career a year ago by capturing the Avondale Stakes. A few weeks later she was third to Prince Humphrey and Freehold in the Auckland Welcome Stakes, while she scored two more successes in handicaps last season. Prodice is by Catmint from Hyades, by Ifymettus from Straga, by Birkenhead from Witchet, a descendant of Sylvia, by Fisherman from imported Juliet. The special feature of her pedigree is its strong infusion of Musket blood, of which it contains three strains. She is engaged in the New Zealand Cup, being handicapped at 7st. The field for the Avondale Cup on Saturday included three veterans, The Hawk. Te Kara and Nukumai, who were all foaled in 1918. Te Kara did best by running third, while he won the Plumpton Handicap yesterday. * * * * The performance of First Sight, in winning the Farewell Handicap at Ashburton was even more impressive than was realised by the spectators. Just after the barrier rose, Buoyant’s jockey lost his cap, which was blown on to First Sight’s face, where for a time it covered one of his eyes. His rider, D. Cotton, realising what had happened, moved the cap with his whip, but it remained on the horse’s face, though at the finish of the race it was-much lower down. It is probable that this accounted, in part, for First Sight being so far behind in the early stages. About eighty two-year-olds have been engaged in the Canonbury Stakes, run over five furlongs, on the last day of the Australian Jockey Club spring meeting. Gold Tinge is included in the list. Last year this race was won by Ridgemount, on whom J. Barry had the mount. • * * At the Kensington pony meeting, Sydney, last week, Mr W. T. Hazlett’s filly Flicker (Paper Money—lllume) won a race in record time for the track, gaining the verdict by a head. Flicker, who probably carried a very substantial weight, started at a comparatively short price. * * * * For many years Mr lan Duncan, proprietor of the Elderslie Stud, North Otago, has been one of the foremost breeders in the Dominon. Mr Duncan annually has sent a draft of yearlings to the Sydney autumn sales, but he intends to cut fresh ground next February, and will send a draft of year-1 lings to Melbourne, to be sold by Messrs Mackinnon and Cox. Elderslie youngsters will, therefore, be sold in Melbourne and Sydney next autumn. The stallions used by Mr Duncan are Paper Money,. Tea Tray and Weathervane. As progeny of the first-named two have shown smart form in Melbourne the yearlings should sell well. * * * * In view of his Caulfield Cup engagement, it is surprising that Hynanna hAS not had a race thus far in the present season. He was nominated for the Corroboree Handicap at the Moonee Valley meeting held a few days ago, but as he was awarded lOst 51b, and the minimum was 7st, it would be surprising if Hynanna was started. * * * Although M. M’Garten’s suspension was reduced from three to one month, from a monetary point of view the month’s suspension is heavy, as Limerick looks likely to win the Spring Stakes, Craven Plate and Randwick Plate at the Australian Jockey Club’s meeting. Based on last year’s figures, the winning percentage alone of these races, providing Limerick wins, would amount to £291 10s. Then, again, he will miss excellent chances on Reonui and Joselyn in the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps, and, of course, as a rider of ability M’Garten is always liable to secure an excellent “chance mount.” * * * * Even though Mollison should fail to win the rich Australian Jockey Club Derby, he can be -classed among the thoroughbreds who have made history in Australia. While some with mature racing knowledge claim that Mollison is a non-stayer, others equally experienced say he will have little difficulty in winning not only the Australian Jockey Club Derby, but also the Victorian Derby. Thus far the Australian three-year-old has only been asked to race up to nine furlongs, and over that distance he has beaten his opponents rather easily. Students of racing over lengthy distances do not like a horse who carries his head high, and this is said to be a peculiarity of Mollison. Be this as it may. Mollison, although only a young three-year-old, has put up a winning record, and has won more stake-money than has been credited to any other horse in Australia at this stage of his career. He has not been beaten and his record reads as follows: —At two-years-old: Won Maribyrnong Trial Stakes, £700; Debutante Stakes, £1100; Maribyrnong Stakes, £2054: Victorian Sires’ Produce Stakes, £2785; Ascotvale Stakes, £1947; A.J.C. Sires’ Produce Stakes, £5381; Champagne Stakes, £3376: total, £17,343. At three years old: Won Hobartville Stakes, £1182; Rosehill Guineas (approx.),. £1075; total, £2257. * * * * For some time past there has been a growing feeling in Victoria that there are far too many race meetings, and an agitation aiming at the abolition of the proprietary racecourses is stated to be gathering strength. It is suggested that the down-the-line courses—Sandown Park, Mentone, Epsom and Aspendale—should be abolished, except as to the retention of one course, to provide training facilities for racehorses, and that the land should be sold for residential areas. The four leading clubs in Victoria, it is stated, are prepared to face the necessary compensation that would meet the case, and strong hopes are entertained that the proposal will, sooner or later, be carried to a successful issue.

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TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for the Auckland Trotting Club’s spring meeting, to be held on October 13 and 17, will close on Friday. * * * • The Great Northern Trotting Derby will be decided next month. Final payments are due on Friday. * * * * J. H. Wilson has given up his position as trainer to Messrs Jack and Stewart, whose horses, including the New Zealand Trotting Cup candidate, Prince Pointer, have been placed under the care of J. Messervey, jun. t v * v The pacer Bold Bill, who has for some time been in C. S. Donald’s stable, has been returned to his owner. <* * ♦ * The New Zealand Trotting Cup candidate, Jack Potts, who was raced at Wellington, has not done any solid work since that time. Jack Potts is in capital health, however, and his Cup preparation is going along in the manner required by his trainer. * * * * After enjoying a spell, the pacer Exclusive has just been put into work again. In the past she has been very unreliable with the colours up. * * * m Marlindo broke down badly when contesting the mile and a quarter event at Ashburton on Saturday and is not likely to race again for a considerable time. * * * The decision of the Otabuhu Trotting Club’s committee to erect a farrier’s shop at the Otahuhu course, will be appreciated by the trainers who have horses working there. * * * * In connection with the spring meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club, for which nominations close on Friday, there is one race to which owners should pay careful attention. This is the Remuera Handicap, two miles, on the second day’s programme. The conditions show that it is for horses that have not done 4.37, and the limit is 4.43. This is the first time such conditions have applied to a race in Auckland, and unless owners fully understand it there is a prospect of them falling into error. For instance there are some horses racing who are handicapped on marks much looser than their best records, says an Auckland writer, and just to quote a couple of cases at random one may mention Van Rich and Pitiroa. Van Rich in bis last start was on 4.39 and Pitiroa on 4.38, and a race like the Remuera Handicap would just suit them. But as the conditions set out that only horses who have not done 4.37 are eligible, both Van Rich and Pitiroa are to be counted out, because both have gone a shade better than 4.34 to a place. No doubt there are plenty of other horses in a similar position, and that is why owners should pay particular attention to the Remuera Handicap conditions.

NEW ZEALAND CUP. BISOX REHANDICAPPED. As a result of her win in the Avondale Cup, Bisox has been given a rise of 51b in the New Zealand Cup, bringing her ■weight up to 7.7. METROPOLITAN CLUB'S NEW HANDICAPPER. MX CE-RGE PAUL, OF AUCKLAND. The committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club met. yesterday afternoon to consider the appointment of a handicapper, as successor to the late Mr H. Brinkman. There were twenty-seven applications, and after discussing the report of the sub-committee, which had gone through the list, it was decided to appoint Mr George Paul, junior, of Auckland, to fill the position. The new handicapper for the Metropolitan Trotting Club, Mr Geo. Paul, jun., is an Aucklander. The late Mr P. W. Edwards did nearly all the handicapping in the North Island for many years, and on his death, which occurred after the close of the 1925-26 season, Mr Paul was appointed handicapper for the Auckland Trotting Club. His first meeting was the October fixture of that club in 1926. His good work for the premier North Island club was quickly recognised and it was not long before he received appointments from several other clubs in the north. Continuing his good work. Mi Paul, with a couple of exceptions, now has all the North Island clubs’ work. Soon after his appointment by the Auckland Trotting Club he gave evidence of his thoroughness by making regular visits to Addington to watch the racing and judge the form of Canterbury horses, many of whom compete at the Auckland Club’s fixtures. On the death of Mr H. Brinkman, Mr Paul was appointed to do the handicapping for the spring meeting of the Wellington Trotting Club, which was held this month. The newly appointed handicapper is a young man, who seems to have a long future before him. Mr Paul had done no handicapping prior to his Auckland appointment, so that he was a distinct “ find ” by the Auckland Trotting Club. RICCARTON NOTES. Tuesday. The weather was fine for training operations this morning, but a coid westerly wind made the conditions unpleasant. It had a marked effect on times, which were fast for half-mile sprints. The work on the inside of the trial grass was not particularly interesting. Chickwheat was given a mile by himself at three-quarter pace. Childsplay, going from a stand, reeled off five furlongs nicely in lmin 4sec Philippic and Pride were together at the end of an easy run over seven furlongs, taking 53 3-ssec for the last halfmile. Rapier and Lancer were to have gone together, but Lancer broke away ana the pair did useful work separately. Footfall was restricted to a light task on the sand. Paperchase was not extended while doing five furlongs in lmin 6sec. Prickles covered six furlongs in lmin 17 $-ssec, Full Feather accompanying her over the last half-mile. Goblin Market started off slowly from the six furlong post and ran home the last half-mile in 51 l-ssec. Hoy lake occupied lmin 22 1-osec for six furlongs, going easily all the way. Sudden Storm and Impertinence dashed over half a mile in 49sec.

Starshooter was given an easy run over six furlongs, the last half-mile taking 54 3-ssec. The two-year-old Stately sprinted half a mile attractively in 49 3-ssec. Jaleux took 51 4-ssec to cover half a mile. Honeycomb gave Wild Work a start and held her at the end of half a mile, which he ran in 49 2-ssec. Gold Mint beat Uproar by a length over seven furlongs in lmin 31 l-6sec Malmsey started with them, but was pulled up in the straight. Paper Boy sprinted half a mile in 50sec, Noteworthy talcing 50 3-ssec and Fair Exchange 50 4-ssec. First Light did half a mile easily in 51 2-ssec. Battle » Colours broke away 'slowly from the five furlong post, and ran home the last half-miie in 50 l-ssec. Corn men ter and Louise sprinted half a mile in. 49 3-ssec, finishing together. Silver Paper and his two-year-old half sister, Aspiring, went wen in a three furlong sprint. Nightmarch. with a light weight, was going better than Sir Hoy at the end of five furlongs, the last half-mile taking 50 l-ssec. Money Order ran down from the halfmile post in 50 2-ssec. Sarnia broke away in front of Rotor and ran half a mile in 49 3-ssec, Rotoi taking 49 4-ssec. Gay Sonnet occupied 51 sec for half a mile. Nine of Spades beat Star Raid and Bronstell over five furlongs in lmin 3 4-ssec, doing the last half-mile in 49 3-ssec. Radiate covered a mile in lmin 46 4-ssec, going at a sound pace all the way. Rigmarole sprinted half a mile niceiy in 50 4-ssec. Front Rank easily beat Waterloo over six furlongs in lmin 19 2-ssec, valuator joining in for the last halfmile. Desert Song beat A. M'Aulay’s Atrowsmith—Thea two-year-old over three furlongs up the back. Comique started with them, but was eased at the finish. Spode ran half a mile by herself. The two-year-olds Netley (Martian— Sweet Charity) and Arrowhead (Arrowsmith—Orange Blossom) ran down the straight. Count Cavour was given easy pacing on the inside track where most of F. P. Claridge’s team got through useful tasks. The two-year-old Dutch Money (Paper Money—Dutch Clock) ran hai( a mile very easily in 50 3-ssec. Campanula and Sky Quest ran half a mile in 51 3-ssec. Lytup and Buoyant were companions in a useful half-mile sprint. The two-year-old Sir Roland (Pala-din-Bonaria) beat Caterpillar and Arrowshield over three furlongs up the back. Gaybird covered six furlongs easily in lmin 20sec. PRODICE HAS EASY WIN IN AVONDALE GUINEAS. VETERAN TE KARA TAKES BIG HANDICAP. (Special to the ” Star.”) AUCKLAND, September 24. The Avondale meeting was concluded to-day under improved weather conditions, but the track was very heavy. Te Kara staged a complete come-back when he downed the Plumpton Handicap field with ease. Prodicc outclassed the Guineas field on the day, but some of her opponents will improve. In the Grey Lynn Hurdles Kawini was a pronounced favourite, with five of the others evenly backed. Hangawera set out to make the pace, but lasted only as far as the second fence, where Rahepoto also fell. Llewellyn was left in front from Kararau, Royal Form, Gienotus and Kawini. Uralla fell at the fence in front of the stands. The riderless Uralla bothered the field the rest of the way. Kawini moved up from the back a mile from home, and racing for the straight Llewellyn just led Karamu, Royal Form, Gienotus, and Kawini in a bunch. Royal Form fell at the last fence, and Llewellyn just lasted long enough to beat Kawini by half a length. Gienotus was three lengths away, and Karamu and Polyphemus followed at intervals. Llewellyn was lucky to win, for Royal Form should have scored but for the riderless horse. Kawini finished well. In the Nursery Handicap Imperial Guard was backed down to a very short price, with fair support for Flying Prince and Eaglet, Flying Princejumped out clear at the barrier rise from Golden Measure, Imperial Guard and Eaglet. Imperial Guard raced Flying Prince to the turn, but ran wide, and Flying Prince held the ad vantage thus gained to win by three lengths. Eaglet, finishing fast, was a length away third, and then came Bennie and Golden Measure. Flying Prince owed his success to going smoothly from the barrier rise. He is a smart colt by Flying King from Vanga. The Trentham-trained Imperial Guard appears to be rather hard to handle in a race. Eaglet, a smart filly by Chief Ruler from Dovclet, is due for a win any time. She finished on very well after being given ample time to get balanced. In the Mount Albert Handicap Lady Quex and Luminary were the favourites., with good backing for Storm Fiend and Blue Spear. Maori Boy was at a joy price. Storm Fiend, Blue Spear, Diamond Queen and Lady Quex were out first, but Leitrim and Master Lu soon ran to the front and showed the way to Blue Spear, Storm Fiend, Lady Quex, Maori Boy and ll* lingar. Maori Boy ran up to the lead ers at the turn, where Good Boy came through on the rails and Storm Fiend, Abbey Queen and Nurjahan were going well. Maori Boy ran about in the straight and finished up under the judge’s box in line with Storm Fiend and Abbey Queen. The verdict went to Storm Fiend and Maori Boy, a dead heat, with Abbey Queen a neck away third. Then came Nurjahan, Air King.. Good Boy, Diamond Queen and Illingar. Maori Boy, but for running out in the straight, would have scored easily. From No. 15 at the barrier Storm Fiend was always well placed. Abbey Queen and Nurjahan are improvers. In the Plumpton Handicap Bisox, Royal Mint, King Lu and Te Kara were solidly backed in that order. Bisox and White Fang. High Pitch

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went to the front going down the back, and White Fang moved up. Crossing the top High Pitch, Papatu and Bisox led Royal Mint, Te Kara, White Fang and King Lu. High Pitch, Papatu, Bisox, Te Kara and Mint Leaf turned for home in line, with King Lu making his run on the rails. A furlong from home King Lu threatened to take the lead from Te Kara, with Bisox and Mint Leaf sticking on. Te Kara held on to win very convincingly by two lengths from Mint Leaf, who beat Bisox by a length. ‘ Royal Mint was fourth, and then came King Lu, High Pitch and Te Kara outclassed the "field and won rather comfortably. Mint Leaf covered a good deal of unnecessary ground. Bisox was not over-judiciously ridden. King Lu was beaten by the distance. In the Avondale Guineas, Prodice and Mithra disputed favouritism, but in the end Prodice was a £3OO better favourite. They dominated the betting. Sir Russell, Mithra and Prodice began best from the inside, but White Wings soon ran to the front from Mithra, Prodice, Grand Tea., Jolly Money and Sir Russell, with Metellus last. White Wings was still bowling along in front across the top, from Mithra, Grand Tea and Prodice, with Gold Money and Jolly Money, next. White Wings just led Prodice and Gold Money at the turn, with Grand Tea, Mithra and High Falutin’ several lengths back. Prodice came away in the run in to win easily by four lengths from Gold Money, who beat High Falutin’ by six lengths. White Wings was a poor fourth, and then at intervals -came Sir Russell, Grand Tea, Kingsland and Mithra. Prodice, well forward in condition, outclassed the field. Gold Money and High Falutin’ stayed on, and Sir Russell is one to remember for a hack race. In the President’s Handicap, Hoariri was a solid first choice. Silvermine began very smartly from Whaka King, Kingfield and Beau Cavalier, but when they settled down Hoariri had joined Silvermine, with Whaka King and Kingfield next, then coming Tinokoa and Benzora. Silvermine had assumed command a furlong from home, but was under pressure, and he finally weakened, for Hoariri finished on to beat him by half a length. Kingfield was two lengths away, and then came Whaka King, Tinokoa, Oration and Staghunter. Kingfield ran an improving race, and Tinokoa should soon win a middle distance race.

In the New Lynn Handicap, Arikitoa and Billikins quite dominated the betting, Sports King paying a great second dividend. Billikins and Arikitoa showed the way down the back to Tea Lady, Winsome Boy, Little Gift and Sports King. Arikitoa came away from Billikins two furlongs from home, when Sports King commenced his run on the outside. Arikitoa held off Sports King to win by a length, with Komak, five lengths away, beating Tea Lady for third place. Billikins, Nassock and Killute were next. Arikitoa and Sports King are two four-year-olds who should pay their way.

In the Nihotapu Handicap Ohinemuri and Tekoroke -carried the bulk of the investments, with Golden Krist, the. ultimate winner, at forlorn odds. Ohinemuri, Thursby and Judge’s Box began best, but three furlongs was covered before Thursby established a decided lead, and at this stage Ohinemuri almost fell. Thursby led to the turn from Tekoroke, Master Doon, Judge's Box and Golden Krist. Thursby looked a winner a furlong from home, but he weakened, and both Golden Krist and Tekoroke ran past him, Golden Krist beating Tekoroke by (half a length, with Thursby a similar distance away. Siaosi was fourth, and Master Doon, Serang and Judge’s Box were next. Golden Krist finished just too well for Tekoroke and Thursby.

NOVEMBER PROGRAMME FOR WELLINGTON

A meeting of the stewards of the Wellington Trotting Club was held on Saturday evening. Mr R. A. Armstrong (president) was in the chair. The programme for the approaching November meeting was carefully considered, and it was decided to provide two races for novice unhoppled trotters. There will be the Nai Nai Trotting Handicap, of £2OO, a 3.45 class, mile and a half; and the Wilford Handicap, £2OO, of two miles, for horses that can do smin or better. In making this provision the stewards were influenced by the smallness of the fields offering in the middle-class trotters’ events at the recent meeting; and by the fact that it is a little early in the season to stage the faster class unhoppled trotters’ races. The maiden pacers will have the Hutt Park Trial Handicap, a mile and a half, 3.42 class, of £2OO. The principal event for pacers will be the Electric Handicap, of one mile and a quarter, with a 2.46 limit and a stake of £4OO. The November Handicap will be a 4.36 two mile event with a stake of £350, and the 2.16 saddle mile again finds its place in the programme in the Sharpe. Handicap of £3OO. The improving pacers will have the Railway Handicap, a 334 mile and a half, and the Middleclass Handicap, a 4.47 two miles, each with a stake of £2OO. The programme as drawn is expected to meet with a ready response from owners and trainers. _ The question of the congestion o( motor-car traffic after the races was carefully considered, and as a step towards the relief of this it was decided to provide a parking place for mem bers’ cars at the Randwick Road corner of the outside enclosure. It was also decided to ask the Hutt Park trustees for permission to make a new horseentrance gate adjoining the main gate at Randwick Road to avoid the possibility of accident. It was pointed out that the deviation of the main Day’s Bay road from just past Randwick Road corner, which is now in course of Construction, would give great relief to the congestion in Park Road. WAIRARAPA NOTES. # (Special to the “Star.”) MASTERTON, September 24. A race that has been on the programme of the Wairarapa Racing Club from time almost immemorial is to disappear, namely, the Rimutaka Hack Handicap. Some of the best known horses in the North Island have won this event, but now it is to be no more, for the club has decided to alter the name to the Wairarapa Hack Handicap, and to increase its value by £BS to £250. Mr W. C. Price has been appointed starter at the Wairarapa Racing Club’s New Year meeting, while Mr A. Vincent will act in a similar capacity at the. club’s Easter meeting. A. Hare has been recommended for a jockey’s license on the condition that he remained in the employ of W. Galbraith. « The Wairarapa Racing Club has a credit balance of £ll3O. The club intends to carry out a. number of improvements to its grounds, a large number of donations towards which have already been received. D. Watts has been recommended by the Wairarapa Racing Club for a jockey’s license.

ACCEPTANCES.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB. Per Press Association. TIMARU, September 24. The following acceptances have been received. FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of ISO

HANDICAPS. PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. Per .Press Association. AUCKLAND, September 24. Following are the handicaps for the Pakuranga Hunt Club's annual meeting:— GREENMOUNT HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; about two miles and a half—Bahadur 10.5, Marita 9.6, Cui Bono 9.6, Te Horea 9.6, Eendower 9.6, Pompelus 9.9, General Maniapoto 9.0, Mashoor 9.0, Yum Yum 9.0, Day Abbey 9.0, Extract 9.0, Motive 9.0, Tago San 9.0, mare by LuI cullus colt 9.0, Archangel 9.0. HARRIS MEMORIAL HUNTERS' HURDLE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one mile and a half—Fair Abbey 10.8, First Prince 10.8, Aotea Roa 10.5, Ramblin’ Kid 10.5, Fekatahi 10.3, Pompeius 10.0, Blago 9.3, Master Clements 9.0. Template 9.0, Louis Poto 9.0, Raitihlki 9.0, Ashleigh 9.0, Rafferty 9.0. SYLVIA PARK HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Star Comet 9.0, Pier. 8.2, Kawini 7.12, Golden Wedding 7.8, Killute 7.6, The Lover 7.6, Nassock 7.6. Marble Mount 7.6, Bizarro 7.5, Restaurant 7.5, Orchus 7.5, Young Thurnham 7.i, Myola 7.0, Mountain Guide 7.0, Brampton 7.0, Tidal 7.0, Metellus 7.0. JELLICOE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Laughing Prince 9.0, The Hawk 8.12. King Lu 8.7, Valkon 8.4, Black Mint 8.2, Mint Leaf 8.0, Corinax 7,12, High Pitch 7.13, Goshawk 7.11, Queen Arch 7.7, Phaola 7.6, Ohinemuri 7.5, Sir Archie 7.5, Tinokoa 7.5, Thursby 7.2, Transformer 7.2, Golden Krist 7.2, Sleepy Sol 7.2, King Emerald 7.2, Modest Boy 7.0, Master Doon 7.0, Miss New Zealand 7.0, Cynt.hian 7.0, Loinint 7.0, Tea Lady 7.0, .Beau Cavalier 7.0. DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; six furlongs—The Hawk. 9-5, King Lu 8.10, Kaiti 8.8, Star Stranger 8.4, Nancy Lee 84, Teatime 7.12, Branson 7.12, Freehold 7.11, Hyde Park 7.9, Flying Juliet 7.9, Goshawk 7.9, Oration 7.8, Billikins 7.6, Royal Doulton 7.5. Whaka King 7.5, Tinokoa 7.4, Master Doon 7.0. Mithra 7.0, Bahama 7.0, Prince Otto 7.0, Tea Lady 7.0, Serang 7.0, T jaliymov 11. 7.0, Segment 7.0, Sir Russell 7.6, White Wings 7.0, Eli Tim! 7.0 PAKURANGA HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE. of 700 sovs; about three miles —Clockwork 10.9, Importer 10.9, Huirangi Girl 10.9. Trouble 10.7. Master Arch 10.2, Bahadur 10.2, Waftauraha 10.0, Haumariri 9.7, Pekatahl 9.3, Maitaipuke 9.3, Syndicate 9.3, Marita. 9.3, Cui Bono 9.3. Te Korea 9.3, Raffertv 9.0, Day Abbey 9.0, Miss Alma 9.6, Terehn 9.0, Tago San 9.0, Motive 9.0, Pompelus 9.0. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile and a quarter— Fair First Prince 11.12, Saturn 11.10, Ramblin' Kid 11.9, Pekatahi 11.7, Louis Poto 10.12. Ashleigh 10.12, Mashour 10.12. Moy Hall 10.12, Template 10.12, Royal Ensign 10.12, Mangaiti 10. j2, Lassail 10.7, mare by Luoullus colt 10.7, Archangel 10.7, Miss Alma 10.7. AUCKLAND HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; one mile—Respirator 9.0, Cashier 8.4 2, Illing&r 8-10, Bombarder 8.7. Taurimu 5.4, Master Lu 8.4, The Lover 8.4, Marble Mount 8.4, Wtnnington fi.l, welkne 8.1, Always 8.0, Gay Cockade 7.11, Eager Rose 7.9, Blue Spear 7.5. Sulla 7.6, Love-hand 7.6, Bert Hinkler 7.6, Knigbtown 7.6, Myola 7,6, Optimistic 7.6, Violation 7.6, Amos 7.8, Doublemint 7.6, Snowdrift 7.6, Mon Star 7.6, Little' Gift 7.6, Camp Prince 7.6, Onewhero .7.6. Roman Pearl 7.6. Frothblowcr 7.6, Valda 7.6, Lucklaine 7.6, Armenia 7.6.

so vs. One mile and five furlongs. st lb st lb Panorama 10 3 Antrim Boy 9 5 Chickwheat 10 2 Royal Land 9 4 Red Erin-go-Heather 10 2 bra gh Carinthia 10 1 Mime 9 0 Rad late 9 6 OIIAPI HACK HANDICAP, of 110 Five furlongs. st lb st lb First Raid 9 10 Tea Girl 8 12 Campanula 8 12 Pound Note S 12 Bon Rose S 12 8 12 Full Flight 8 12 The Royal Missioner S 12 Flower 8 12 Sweet Waving Corn 8 12 Refrain S 12 GERALDINE CUP, of 22n Bovs. One mile and a quarter. st lb st lb Set Sail 9 4 Malmsey Pink Koto 8 10 Prompter 7 0 Town Bank 8 7 SQUATTERS* HANDICAP, of 110 so vs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Rapier 10 1 Silver Coot 7 5 Gay Sonnet 8 10 Poly dec tes 7 2 Rascal 8 1 Ronaki 7 2 Tuahine 7 8 Buoyant 7 0 Front Rank 7 7 Shandre 7 0 Money Mine 7 7 > RUAPUKE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Oamisader 9 0 The Waterlow 8 5 Missioner 7 7 Rina Maunga 7 12 Amourette Wreath of Zeuxis 7 7 Myrtle 7 It Claret Cup 7 7 Gay bird 7 9 Fhastsr 7 7 Merivale 7 9 Star Raid 7 7 First Raid 7 8 Beaming 7 7 BELFIELD HANDICAP, of 120 One mile. st lb Gay bonnet 9 0 Gold Brick 7 7 Vaward S 10 Nine of First Sight S 0 Spades 7 7 Lucy Lockett 8 0 Bronstell 7 2 Gold Mint 7 10 GERALDINE TROT (in saddle.), of 120 govs. One mile and a half. Our Maud scr yds bhd Du Maurier scr Harold Lee 2* Mountain Qro scr Young Binge 48 Apex scr Eiffelton yds bhd Lass 60 Solitude 12 Erin’s Lynn 72 Harry Loeanda 12 ORARI TROT (in harness), of 115 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Logan de Oro scr scr Prince Chimes scr Otaio Rose Becky Mine scr Hilda Orton Frances de Oro scr Le Thorpe Doll Dance scr Wild Voyage Loeanda Lu scr yds bhd Little Author scr Harry Loeanda 12 Du Maurier scr Ecstasy 36 Island Lass scr Lough Neigh 48