RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18585, 10 October 1928, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

RACING NOTES.

dominations for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s meeting will close at six o'clock on Friday night.

Set Sail won the Geraldine Cup in attractive style a fortnight ago, and che should be at the top of her form How, so a good performance may be expected from her in the Mosgiel Handicap. She may find a lot of difficulty, however, in repeating her victory over Pink Note. The latter was only beaten by a head at Geraldine, and he should have benefited even more than Set Sail by the work he has done since then.

Hoylake made an army of friends when he won at Ashburton last month. His success was gained in very easy fashion, but the opposition was not strong. He will be more severely tested in the Mosgiel Handicap, and this race should serve to demonstrate his real worth as a candidate for the best races. # * * • The Paladin two-year-old Stately has shown a lot of promise in her track work at Riccarton, and, as she has done more fast galloping than most of her rivals, she should run out five furlongs very solidly in the M’Lean Stakes. She is bred on staying lines, as she is the first foal of Limelight, who won good races up to a mile and a half. * * * * Aspiring, by Some Boy 11. from Silver Peak, can gallop fast, but she may not be quite at her best for a hard five furlong race. Judged on her track form, however, she is likely to develop into a good winner later in the sea- • * • • Francolin, by Paper Money from Philomela, will represent the North Island in the M’Lean Stakes. She has the reputation of being a speedy galloper, and she should be forward enough to show her best fdrm this week. ***=*■ Apparently C. Gieseler is uncertain about Set Sail staying two miles, as, although she has been left in the New Zealand Cup, she has been nominated for the Stewards’ Handicap. Three-year-olds made a bold display in the Stewards’ Handicap nominations. Staghunter, Royal Duke, Consent, Silver Paper, Rin Tin Tin, Lucky Light, Childsplay and Goblin Market represent good sprinting form. • » * • Commendation has been freely nominated for events at the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting. He is engaged in races over all journeys, from the Stewards’ Handicap, six furlongs, to the Canterbury Cup, one mile and three-quarters. * * * * While Prince Humphrey and Concentrate are the only three-year-olds in the Canterbury Cup, they are represented in the Stead Cup by Childsplay, Prickles. Silver Paper, Goblin Market and Staghunter. It is quite apparent, therefore. . that many owners regard their three-year-olds as representing good class up to a mile and a quarter. * * * * Taboo has two engagements on the first day of the Dunedin meeting, but he will require to improve a lot on his Kotow form to have a chance in either the Mosgiel Handicap or the October Handicap. A heavy fall of rain to soften the track might change the situation. ,*t * ♦ It is not often that a three-year-old is set to tackle the best company over a mile and a quarter so early in the season. For that reason, the appearance of Prickles in the Mosgiel Handicap will arouse more than usual interest. When she won the Champagne Stakes at Riccarton on Easter Monday, Prickles outstayed her speedier opponents. Her recent track work has strengthened the early opinions regarding her stamina, and she may run well in the Mosgiel Handicap, though she will be at a disadvantage against seasoned opponents, as she has not had a race since Easter. * * • *

Count Cavour and Footfall, the top weights in the Mosgiel Handicap, have been responsible for some useful work at Riccarton, but they will require some racing before they are seen at their best. * y * Hi When Impertinence commenced racing as a two-year-old, she showed a lot of speed, and she looked like being very useful. Since then she has not lived up to her early promise, and from present appearances she is never likely to get beyond the moderate class.

Silver Paper showed good two-year-ol<3 form last spring, and his recent track form encourages the belief that he will win big races this season. He is likely to play a prominent part in the Electric Handicap on the first day of the Dunedin meeting, and his form in that race should provide a line to his prospects in the Dunedin Guineas, to be run on Saturday.

•* * * * C. Emerson will ride Front Rank in the October Handicap at the Dunedin meeting, and, in view of her easy win at Geraldine, she will come in for a lot of support.

Quarterdeck showed moderate form at Wanganui last month. She has done some good work since then, and she should be seeh to more advantage this week at Wingatui. where the track will be more to her liking.

Noteworthy does not look up to classic standard, but his work on the tracks has shown that he is a useful galloper, and he should be seen to advantage in hack .sprint events at the Dunedin meeting.

Goblin Market has not done a great deal of fast work lately, but, like others of Absurd s progeny, it is probable that he races best on a light preparation. He looks well, and some interest will be aroused in his form compared with that of Silver Paper, as they were at their best at different periods last sea-

Mr E. M. Pearce, a member of the committee of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and owner of Mollison, has returned to Melbourne after a trip to Europe. He said that the best horses in England were superior to those racing in Australia, but the three-year-olds this year seemed to be below the average. The present two-year-olds, however, were high-class, and he did not think that the best two-year-olds racing in Australia last season could compare with them. He did not think that Mollison would be able to hold his own against Arabelle, who was regarded as the leading two-year-old filly in England.

Up to the end of July the Polymelus horse Phalaris was the most successful stallion in England this season. He had sired 11 winners of 19 races, of a total value of £25,782. Fairway’s St. Leger win alone would send him to over £38,000, and the chances are that he is now well past £40,000, as against £39,316 for the 1927 season. Hurry On. with £22.631, was next to Phalaris at the end of July.

Mr J. Dunningham, who is Mayor of Randwick and treasurer of Tattersall’s Club, is the selected Nationalist candidate in the coming parliamentary elec-, tion for Coogee. The members of the* Lower House do not include a bookmaker, but (says “Pilot”) if the good wishes of a large section of racing men are of any avail, they will, after the coming election. There are bookmakers and bookmakers. If Mr Dunningham is elected he will quickly demonstrate that he is a desirable member : of Parliament in every respect. * * * *

Early last year four colts were chosen from the National Stud yearlings and leased by the King. Those colts are now two-year-olds, and it is to be noted that the Royal stable is having a good time without any assistance from this quarter. Not one of the leased National stud colts has won a race, and I gather (says an English writer) that there is very little hope for any of them. It would seem that the National Stud yearling colts last year were bad. The only one who has done any good so far is the Sword Play colt, and the King’s advisers quite naturally turned him down when they were making the choice because he was lame at the time.

TROTTING NOTES.

Nominations for the spring meeting of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club will close at noon on Thursday.

In Brisbane last week, before Justice MacNaughton and a jury in the Supreme Court, Reginald R. Donaldson, horse trainer, proceeded against James L. Collins, E. Small and E. Frawley, stewards, of Kedron Parle Amateur Race Club, claiming £SOO damages for alleged defamation. He also asked for an injunction to restrain defendants from carrying his suspension into effect. Plaintiff claimed that he rode the trotting mare Leila Wilkes in the Open Trot at a race meeting at Kedron Park. He won the race, but a protest was lodged by Ireland, rider of the horse Twinkle. Defendants ordered an inquiry into the complaint of alleged interference, and, as a result, awarded the race to Twinkle, and plaintiff was disqualified for six months. His Honor informed Mr R. O’Connor, who appeared for plaintiff, that unless he could prove malice or impropriety the stewards were privileged. Plaintiff had to prove strictly want of good faith. * *• * # In the large fields at Methven last Saturday there was some very bad driving. It was noticed that a number of horses were driven by their owners, many of whom are rarely seen on the* race track and consequently have little knowledge of driving tactics. To succeed in races at the present time horses have to travel at a fast rate, and it would pay owners of pacers or trotters who have possible chances of success to employ the best available reinsmen, so that their horses would receive all the help possible. At least one race was lost through incompetent reinsmanship. ffer a}: sjc Kiowa and Milo Min to each won a race at the Methven Trotting Club’s meeting last season, and they were also successful last Saturday. '•* sic * jfc Scuttle, a mare by Great Audubon from Gentle Ida, started in both trotting events at Methven and showed fair form on each occasion. She will be a useful sort in slow class events before the season is closed. * *■ * * Laplander and St Bridget, who are by Harold Dillon from Scottish Queen, and owned by Mr C. Nordquist, of Methven, raced well on Saturday,* but each had to put up with a placed performance. Laplander finished third to Firelight and Bay Nut in the Cup, while St Brideet, after being a long way back in the early stages of the mile saddle event, got second place to Milo Minto.

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SPRING RACING AT WINGATUI,

RICCARTON STABLES WELL REPRESENTED

The spring meeting of the Duneclin Jockey Club will be commenced at Wingatui to-morrow and concluded on Saturday. Good fields are engaged ; ri most of the events, and. with a strong contingent of the best Riccarton horse : competing against the leading southern performers, the racing should fee very interesting. A few of the Canterburyvisitors may not be quite ready, but most of them are in good fettle, and they should gather in a substantial share of the stakes. The following is the programme:— SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 So vs. One mile and three-quarters. st lb st 11 Red Heather 3 0 8 Diana’s Lad » li Carinthia 10 3 Antrim Boy 0 L Jovial 9 13 Amorist 9 f Geraldine form points to Red Heather beating Carinthia, though ther may not be much in it. Diana’s Lad won two races at Riccarton in August and, as he has given some very attractive displays in his schooling then, he should race well. In each of his winning efforts he was staying on well, and his stamina should assist him to beat the South Canterbury pair. MAUNGATUA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs Seven furlongs. st lb stlb Camisader 9 3 All Comment 7 It Marjoram 9 2 Amourette 7 9 Amor 8 4 Phaster 7 7 First Raid 8 3 Whiffler 7 7 Royal Flower 7 10 Camisader will be hard to beat, as is in form, and he stays well. Amor’s form is not consistent, but he can run out seven furlongs, and he may win if he is in the humour. He has been galloping well lately on the track? First Raid has great speed, but the length of the journey will trouble him. TRIAL STAKES, of 170 sovs. Six furstlb st lb All Comment 8 5 Cetchela 7 11 Battle Screen 8 5 Full Flight 7 11 Busy Lad 8 5 Amourette 7 11 Mem bo 8 5 Joybrldge 7 11 Strinfbow S 5. Night Maid 7 11 Broadfield 8 2 On Watch 7 11 Proud Knight 8 2 Rosewood 7 1. Pound Note 8 2 Royal Flower 7 1, Rotorex 8 2 Rossacre 7 h Starshooter 8 2 Waving Corn 7 11 Wine Tray S 2 Included in the big field of novices are several with no form to recommeno them, also a number who may improv. on anything they have yet shown. Starshooter has shaped well in training lately, and he is likely to show up, though the journey is not quite long enough to show him at his best. Prou i Knight has shown promise of being useful, and he is likely to race well. Thermay not be much between Royal Flower and Waving Corn, but the latter looks the more likely to repeat hr.best form. Probably Starshooter and Waving Corn will be the popular fan-

M’LEAN STAKES, of 500 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. st lb stlb Blue Metal 8 5 Stealth 8 5 Captivate S 5 Aspiring S 0 Jaleux 8 5 Francolin S 0 Royal Limond 8 5 The Graphic S 0 Solmuri 8 5 Stately 8 0

Three of the 'horses in this list are trained at Riccarton, and they should get some of the money. Stately is speedy galloper, and her half-mile sprint last Saturday may result in her being favourite. Aspiring has done well she arrived here from Southland* and she should play a prominent part. Jaleux, though a useful galloper, v ts not been seriouslv tested. Francoli.i has a reputation at Trentham, but apart from that nothing is known if her. It looks as if Stately will be well backed, and her condition will help he.*.

MOSGIEL HANDICAP, of 325 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st lb - nt lb Count Cavour 9 13 Town Bank 7 30 Footfall 9 6 Vaward 7 5 Set Sail 9 1 Prickles 7 0 Pink Note 8 5 Lucy Locket 7 0 Taboo 8 0 Overdrawn 7 0 Hoylake 7 10

Count Cavo*’- raced badly at Ashbu ton, and, though he has done well sine.; then, he is not yet at his best. Footfa .l is a horse who thrives on racing, and he has not been seen in public sinco the autumn. Set Sail and Pink Note were separated by a head in the Gera * dine Cup. Pink Note is allowed 21b for his defeat, and he may turn the table- - ., as he should improve. Hoylake created a favourable impression when he won at Ashburton, but he is meeting a better field here, and he will be well tested. The three-year-old Prickles has been responsible for some good gallops on the tracks. She shape* like staying, and she may give Pink Note and Set Sail some trouble. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 250 BOVS. Six furlongs. st lb Ft lb Money Order 9 10 Silver Coot 7 10 Booster 9 10 Money Mine 7 Ift Paperchase 9 6 Speanbridge 7 o Royal Saxon 8 5 Tripaway 7 <) Silver Paper S 2 Erne 7 0 Goblin Market 8 0 Money Order and Paperchase are not at their best vet, though they may show some speed for part of the jour ney. Booster may go well, but little is known as to his condition. Silver Paper has been galloping in good styl; at Riccarton, and if he jumps out smartly he will be hard to beat. Goblin Market has not been tried out seriously in his work, but he comes from a line that races well on a light preparation. The form of Goblin Market and Silver Paper will be of interest as a guide to their Guineas prospects on the second day. Tripawav showed a lot of speed in her two races at Kurow, and she may be dangerous here, though she is now set a more difficult task. Silver Paper may be favourite. TAIOMA HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb roomassie 9 7 Some Signal S 0 Royal Tractor 9 5 Wine Tray 8 0 Noteworthy 9 2 Colonel Battle Maid 8 9 Crawford 8 0 i Red Jazz 8 6 Full Flight 8 0 i impertinence 8 5 Jimmy Valves S 4 Trigger 8 0 Tardy 8 3 Sal mo Sala S 0 Royal Tractor is very well at present, and he looks like being dangerous, as he can run six furlongs at a solid pace. Noteworthy is a speedy three-year-old, and if he runs up to his best he should set the opposition a stiff task. These two have condition and recent form to recommend them. OCTOBER HANDICAP,' of 225 sovs. One mile. st lh st It Taboo 9 13 Miss Winkie 8 1 Vaward 9 0 Antrim Boy 8 l> Front Rank 8 13 Quarterdeck S 0 Lucy Looket SlO Though the field for the concluding event will not be large, it should be a good race. Lucy Lockett has show i useful form in her recent efforts, but Front Rank won so easily at Geraldine that, she is entitled to be favourite. She may find Quarterdeck her most dangerous opponent.

DOMINION HORSES SUCCEED AT THE * A.J.C. MEETING.

PRINCE HUMPHREY HAS A GREAT TRIUMPH. (Special tb the “Star.”)' AUCKLAND, October 9. Several New Zealand horses figured prominently in important events at the Australian Jockey Club’s spring meet> ing and Dominion owners were prominent in the list of winning payments. The two richest stakes to fall to New Zealand representatives were the A.J.C. Derby and Breeders’ Plate. The A.J.C. Derby was worth £6657 to Mr C. G. Macindoe, owner of Prince Humphrey, and the Breeders’ Plate was worth £2041 to Mr G. J. Barton, owner of Gold Tinge. These stakes, with the addition of Limerick’s portion of the stake for the Spring Stakes, in which he deadheated with Winalot, and place money earned by several others brought the total amount secured by New Zealand horses to £11,459 10s. This sum was made up as follows: £ s. d. C. G. Macindoe (first Derby, Prince Humphrej*, £6657; third Craven Plate, £300) 6957 0 0 G. J. Barton (first Breeders’ Plate, Gold Tinge).. 2041 0 0 H. A. Knight (dead heat first, Spring Stakes, Limerick, £ll6l 10s, third Grantham Stakes, Roscrea £100) R. J. Murphy (second Metropolitan Handicap, Oratrix) 1200 0 0 Total £11,459 10 .0 It was a great triumph for Prince Humphrey, as he won entirely on his merits. The pace was a little slow early, but Coercion then went on to carry the field along at a sound pace, with Ramulus, Mollison, Cimbrian and Prince Humphrey well placed. Near the five-furlong post Prince Humphrey appeared to get on the heels of a horse in front and lost a little ground. As the field bunched, however, Munro was riding very confidently, and when lie moved Prince Humphrey up fourth behind Ramulus, Mollison . and The Happy Warrior it was evident the Auckland colt had a chance. Mollison had Ramulus beaten and was in front at the distance. Then Prince Humphrey ranged up with a challenge that carried him to his brilliant victory. Some considered that Mollison should have won, but he had every chance and was defeated by a better stayer. Prince Humphrey gave him a good five lengths over the last half mile, and there was certainly merit in that. Mr Macindoe was present to see his fine colt win, and naturally he was delighted with the success, so also was the trainer, J. T. Jamieson, who always had an idea Prince Humphrey would outstay* Mollison. Several times before the meeting he expressed that opinion, and on the eve of the race he was very hopeful of victory. It can be imagined what Jamieson’s feelings were after the event, as it was on his advice that Mr Macindoe refused an offer of 4000 guineas for Prince Humphrey*. It was intended to bring Prince Humphrey home immediately with a view to racing him at Trentham and Riccarton, but a change of plans was decided upon, and he goes to Melbourne next week to run in the V.R.C. Derby at Flemington.

Following on his success in the Derby Prince Humphrey was produced against weight for age performers in the Craven Plate, but the best he could do was to finish third to Amounis and Fourth Hand. This defeat probably detracted a little from his Derby win, but he was a* trifle unlucky/ His saddle slipped back slightly during the running, with the result that Bartie was unable to ride him out at the finish, otherwise he would have been second, and probably would have run Amounis a good deal closer. ~~ After the Craven Plate Limerick was very sore and when his plate was removed a patch of blood was discernible on the heel of it. There does not seem any doubt that Limerick was troubled by his heel, and the fact that he pulled hard was not in his favour. Moreover he was probably not at his best at the meeting, although he looked bright and well. M. M’Garten, whv. has ridden the horse in most of his successes, said: “ Limerick is not by any means easy to ride. Some days he will pull hard and others he will drop in behind and loaf.” M’Carten asserts that Limerick is better when he races in the latter style, and he should know best.

Gold Tinge’s Win. The easiest win recorded at the spring carnival at Randwick was that of Gold Tinge in the Breeders’ Plate. The New Zealand gelding was quoted at a fairly vshort price by layers as soon as business commenced, and he was backed down to favouritism, to start several points shorter than the original quotes. Gold Tinge jumped out smartly from the No. 2 position and kept with several others for about half a furlong. Then he shot clean away and was well clear entering the straight. Nothing had a chance with the leader in the run home, and he won easing up in the fast time of lrnin Oisec. It was impossible not to be impressed with the stylish manner in w.*ich the victory was recorded, and there is no doubt Gold Tinge has great pace. Had he been fully extended he would certainly have run better than a. minute.

It is probable that Gold Tinge wiu race at Trentham and Ricacrton, and it will take a smart youngster to lower his colours in the juvenile there.

After her easy defeat at the hands oi Sharp Son in the hiawkesbury Cup a week previously it was not generally anticipated that Oratrix would give much trouble in the Metropolitan Handicap. She therefore surprised most people by running a slashing second to the favourite Jocelyn, who was at a surprisingly good price considering that she had been extensively backea in doubles and straight out. Well placed eany Oratrix was handy to the leaders with six furlongs to go. Then she struck a little trouble and went back several positions. Only for this she might have won as she finished gallantxy and had a great tussle with Jocelyn. The latter covered a good deal of ground in being outside a eoupie of horses for' a good stage of the journey* and battled grimly in the straight-.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB

GOSHAWK WINS BIG HANDICAP. (Special to the “Star.”) AUCKLAND, October 9. The Auckland Racing Club’s meeting was concluded to-day in bright and fine weather before a moderate atten dance. The track was hard and fast. T. Green injured an ankle when ar the start for the Epsom Handicap, but after receiving first aid attention was able to ride Nancy Lee, who finished third. In the Normanby Handicap only Royal Lineage, Modest Boy and Ariki toa were backed, all the rest being at long prices. Catapult, Sir Russell Red Lion, Master Clemdnts and Roya’. Lineage began best, but Sir Russell was ridden to tlfe front from Catapult, Royal Lineage, Master Clements and Modest Boy, with Arikitoa moving up from the rear. Sir Russell led Royal Lineage to the turn from Mod est Boy, Winsome Boy and Red Lion, with Arikitoa disappointed on the rails. Sir Russell, under pressure, held off Royal Lineage and Modest Boy, but about a furlong from home he dived right across the field from the rails, but did not interfere with them. Sir Russell came on to win by a length from Modest Boy, who was a length ahead of Royal Lineage, with Winsome Boy, Arikitoa, Bert Hinkler and Winnington next. Sir Russell had to survive an inquiry for his escapade, but no action was taken. He put up a good performance. Modest Jsov. Royal Lineage and Winsome Boy all ran good races. Arikitoa was unlucky

For the Manukau Hurdles Siaosi was a good favourite, with Nucjeus best backed of the rest. Siaosi led to the first fence, but once over,- Lady Cintra took charge from Tinopono, Siaosi, Karamu, Royal Form and Nucleus, with Kawini a long last. At the stands Lady Cintra was clear of Siaosi and Tinopono, who were followed at intervals by Karamu, Nucleus, Royal Form and Glenotus; with Kawini still well back. Tinopono lost his rider at the fence near the furlong post. Nucleus dropped A. M’Donald at the next. Kawini made a fast run down the back, and jumped the penultimate fence with Siaosi and Lady Cintra. Lady Cintra and Kawini just led Royal Form and Siaosi at the last fence, and a great race home sawheads dividing Kawini, Siaosi, Lady Cintra and Karamu in that order. Royal Form was next. Kawini put in a good run when he was warmed up, for he was sore before the race. Siaosi finished best, and in a couple of strides more he would have won. He jumped several fences badly. Karamu stuck on. well.

In the Epsom Handicap, Paganelli and Benzora monopolised the betting, with good money for Nancy Lee and Awarere. Gold Money and Nurjahan were slow away, and Pagfenelli and Kaiti led out from Awarere, Lady's Boy, Nancy Lee, Benzora, Ballymoy 11., and Lysander. Paganelli and, Awarere led Lady’B Boy, Billikins. Benzora, Lysander and Kaiti to the turn. Benzora came through ana tackled Paganelli in the straight, but Paganelli held her off to win by a head. Nancy Lee was a little over a length away third, and then came Lysander, Prince Otto, Gold Money, Kaiti and Lady's Boy. Paganelli was too brilliant again for Benzora, both running solid races. Nancy Lee and Lysander showed flashes of form, but Gold Money was the unlucky runner, and it looked as if she should have won. Oration and The Hawk were never prominent. In the King Edward Handicap, Mask was favourite, w-ith solid support for Valkon, Star Stranger, Royal Doulton and Catkin. From a walk-up start,_ Te Kara was the only sufferer, and King Emerald led past the stands from Catkin, Valkon, Mask, Vivo, Goshawk and Mint Leaf. Catkin and Valkon led down the back from King Emerald. Mask, Mint Leaf, Goshawk, Vivo and Papatu. Valkon was joined by Mask and Goshawk at the half-mile, with Vivo, Catkin and King Emerald fiext and Star Stranger moving up on the rails. Tinker drove Star Stranger through and as they lined up for home Valkon, Mask and Goshawk just led Papatu and Star Stranger. Star Stranger, on the rails, came through, and Goshawk held on in the centre, the pair doing best. About a furlong from heme. Star Stranger came out a little and interfered with Valkon. A desperate race home saw Catkin come again on the outside to join Star Stranger and Gos hawk, who were having a great Ctruggle Goshawk beat Star Stranger and Cat kin home by a head, the last-named pair being declared a dead-heat for second. Valkon was right up fourth, and Mint Leaf, Tidal and Te Kara were next. Goshawk showed rare courage to fight off Star Stranger, who was ridden a perfect race by A. Tinkei on the rails all the way. Catkin and Valkon are right up to handicap form on . that showing. Tidal is a smar - : horse and incidentally a maiden who has a New Zealand Cup engagemen Mask was a disappointment. In the Onehunga Steeplechase, Potoa nui and Handy were the only ont.? backed to any extent, Roman Abbey being at a good price. Handy led up the hill and down the straight from. Potoanui, Roman Abbey, Marita anti Lucilius. Handy and Rahepoto feu at the fence at the mile post, and Roman Abbey took charge from Lu cilius, Potoanui and Marita, with Uralla. still well in the rear. Lucilius and Potoanui were nearest to Roman Ab bey on the . top of the hill, but Hannon’s jumper was too good a. fencer. Uralla put in a good run over the last half-mile, but failed to reach Roman Abbey by three lengths, with Po toanui five lengths away. Then came Lucilius, Marita and Cui Bono. Roman Abbey out-jumped the field. Uralla and Potoanui shaped well for novice 'chasers.

In the Musket Stakes, First Money was at a shade of odds on, with Flying Prince also" solidly supported, and Carl Idem at a great price, even for second. Imperial Guard and First Money delayed the start. Bennie and Flying Prince jumped out first from First Money and Carl Idem. First Money and Carl Idem soon ran to the lead, and showed the way to the turn from Flying Prince, Bennie and Imperial Guard. First Money won, pulling up, by a length from Carl Idem, who beat Bennie by three lengths. Flying Prince was another three lengths away, and then came Imperial Guard and Alloy. First Money outclassed the field, and Carl Idem improved a good deal on first day form. Flying Prince and Imperial Guard both ran badly. The Hobson Handicap saw Micrometer and Metellus both solidly backed, with a fair amount of cash {or Golden Wedding. Brampton led out of the straight from Salamander, Restaurant, Killuta, Micrometer and Star Comet, with Metellus last.. There was little change right round to the turn, where Restaurant was interfered with and lost her rider. Golden Wedding came through in the straight and beat Brampton home by three lengths. Salamander was a length away third,

with Metellus fourth and Micrometer and Star Comet next. Golden Wedding won as easily as on the first day. Brampton ran his best race for some time.

For the Liverpool Handicap, White Wings and carried the big money, and they would have paid the dividends but for the persistency of a rank outsider in Le Choucas, who surprised even *> his own connections. Thursby and Judge’s Box were slow away, and The Fox led down the back from Branson, Master Doon, Ohinemuri. Le Choucas and Stormy. The Fox and Branson were still at the head of affairs crossing the top, from Stormy, Lomint, Ohinemuri and Le Choucas. The Fox, Branson and Stormy led into the straight, but Stormy soon after struck trouble, and Le Choucas, in the centre, and White Wings, on the outside, put in their claims. Le Choucas stuck on to beat Branson by a nose, with White Wings a length away third. Master Doon was fourth, followed by The Fox, Flying Juliet, Thursby and Stormy. Branson carried his big weight well, but Le Choucas, with fifteen pounds the best of it, was too good. White Wings began slowly and ran a fine race. Corinax, The Fox and Stormy are all likely winners soon. SUSPENDED FOR CARELESS RIDING. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, October 9. The stewards held an inquiry into the falling of Restaurant in the Hobson Handicap. They found that the fall was caused by L. Manson, rider of Golden Wedding, crossing Micrometer, which caused the latter to swerve out from the rails and Restaurant got on Micrometer's heels and fell. The stewards further decided that L. Manson was guilty of careless riding and suspended him for one month as from October 9. HANDICAPPER APPOINTED. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, October 9. Eleven applications were received for the position of handicapper for the spring meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club at to-night’s meeting of the club. The names were reduced to two, Messrs T. Fogg (Dunedin) and G. Paul (Auckland). A ballot resulted in a tie, and the chairman gave his casting vote in favour of Mr Fogg. SOUTHLAND NOTES. (Special to the “ Star.") INVERCARGILL, October 10. Owing to almost continuous closing of the Invercargill gras<s tracks very few horses will be forward enough to race at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring fixture, owners preferring to await the Gore Racing Club’s spring gathering later on to give their representatives the first racing of the new season.

J. A. Rowland returned from Rivertc#i on Saturday after a fortnight’s sojourn at the seaside to obtain the benefit of galloping a number of his pupils on the Riverton Racing Club’s grass tracks. As a result of their activities in the western district Celerity 11., Spean Bridge, and a two-year-old filly by Some Boy ll.—Sabor, present a greatly improved appearance, but Flying Mist failed in her mission owing to fretting awav from home. The two-year-Old colt Bachelor Boy, by Tea Tray—Santaline, who was injured when entraining for Riverton by falling off the railway platform here, is making a steady recovery from his injuries. He was given his first exercise on the tracks on Monday morning after nearly three weeks' idleness, and moved fairly well. It will be some time before he is in. racing condition again. The Australian-bred gelding Aronoah developed a suspicious limp when at Riverton. It is evident that he will have to undergo a very lengthy spell. This is umortunate as fie is a galloper of more than average class. The local trainer, F. W. Ellis, will campaign Battle Maid, Queen Balboa, The Graphic, Jack a Dandy at the Dunedin fixture. Battle Maid and The Graphic are engaged both days, but Queen Balboa and Jack a Dandy, both of whom are backward, race on the second day. The Australian-bred filly Battle Maid will not start in the Guineas, but will compete in hack events. She is fairly well forward and may display a bold front in her engagements. The youngster The Grapfiic (Paper Money—KilDarry) has improved in manners of late, but continued interruptions *in her preparation owing to inclement weather have been all against her. However, she is a good-iooking galloper who can be depended upon to display pace in the ivi Lean Stakes, in which she will be piloted by L. J. Ellis, provided he returns from Sydney in time. J. A. Rowland has Spean Bridge looking very well. It would not cause any surprise here should the English mare race well at Wingatui. Celerity XI. is also well advanced in her spring preparation and should put up a bold light in the event of being asked to strip in public at Wingatui on SaturThe American mare Eager Eyes, who has not bred a colt since she produced Listening Post away back in 1917, on Sunday foaled a half-brother by the imported Tea Tray. During the interval she produced Laughing Eyes, Sparkling Eves, and other fillies. Geranial, another well-known southern galloper, has foaled a colt to Last Dart. One of the most forward of Inver-cargill-trained gallopers to visit Wingatui this week will be found in Coomassie, who may race well despite her heavy imposts. W. T. Ilazlett will not be represented at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting from this end as none of his privately prepared representatives are forward enough to do themselves justice at present. When running out in the paddock recently the local owner’s mare Francaise broke a leg and had to be destroyed. Up to the time of her fatal mishap the daughter of Solferino—Directoire bad failed to produce for Mr Hazlett, who bred her himself.

During the past season the Wyndham Trotting Club improved its position by about £260 Assets, principally invested funds, increased to £1125, with no liabilities.

W. M’Donald, who won the Methven Cup with Firelight, and also ranks as the owner of a smart pacer, King Pointer, is well-known here as a popular vice-president of the Wyndham Trotting Club.

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BIG FIELDS ENGAGED AT DUNEDIN MEETING.

NEW ZEALAND CUP CANDIDATES IN ACTION.

(By “MARTIAN”). Riccarton stables are strongly repre- , sented at the Dunedin Jockey Club's spring meeting, which opens to-morrow and concludes on Saturday, and a good portion of the stake money she' - .*,', < come this way. South Canterbury and Southland have their candidates as well as Otago, and altogether the fixture should be highlv successful. On the first day the M’Lean Stakes and the Handicap are the chief features. New Zealand Cup candidates being engaged in the latter event, while on Saturday interest will largely centre ! on the Dunedin Guineas. i Diana’s Lad’s Prospects. Red Heather has form to recommend him in the Spring Hurdles, and he will be hard to beat, although he is meeting one or two others that will test him out over the last bit. Diana’s Lad, for instance, has a nice weight, and a repetition of his Grand National meeting form will see him’strongly disputing the final stages with the top weight. Carinthia is well, and is due. He is now meeting Red Heather on very favourable terms. Jovial has been doing most of his racing over the big fences, but at Wingatui the other day he gave a very pleasing display. Amorist is not going south. Red Heather will find Diana’s Lad hardest to dispose of. Camisader made his appearance at. Geraldine after a fairly long absence from the race track, and ran a coup r e of good seconds, and the Tractor geld ing is sure to be all the better for the outings. He is meeting one or two good ones in the Maungattia Handicap, but form points to his having a great chance of landing the prize. Marjoram’s forward running at the Grand National meeting will not be forgotten, and if the - track is wet it will be in his favour. Amor is very well and will command support, while First Raid has a number of recent successes to his credit. Amourette claims two engagements and may take on the Trial Plate, although the seven furlongs journey would be more to her liking. It looks as if Camisader and Marjoram w*ill be on hand at the finish.

A big field will tackle the Trial Stakes, with quite a number making their first appearance. All Comment had his first race in the Publicans* Hack Handicap at Kurow on Saturday, m which he was fourth, since he won a double at the Cromwell meeting last October, and the Solferino gelding should improve. There is a doubt about his eligibility for this race, though. Proud Knight should be one. of the hardest to beat. He vC*as a fair third to Fifst Raid and Quaecee at the Ashburton meeting a few weeks ago, and since then his trade efforts have been very promising. Pound Note is improving with each race, while Starshooter will be strongly supported. Wine Tray appears to be one of the most forward of the southern candidates. Amourette, if started, should get some of the money. Royal FloWer and Waving Com have shown thenvselves up in a favourable light lately, but may not be quite good enough for this field. Starshooter, Amourette and Proud Knight should supply the winner.

Franeolin’s racing experience will, stand to her in the M’Lean Stakes, and she will have an advantage over most of the others in this direction. When the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui came up for decision she ran a fine race into second place behind Speed Light, and hence she' should make matters interesting. Stately has show n a lot of promise in her work, while Aspiring has made friends since coming to Riccarton. The best of the others may be Stealth, who is highly spoken of in the south. Francolin will be the hardest to beat.

Pink Note Appeals. Count Cavour’s track work has been of a high order, but it can hardly be expected that he w r ill beat some of the others in the Mosgiel Handicap -who are more seasoned than he. The same remarks will apply to Footfall, but the outings will do them a world of good in view of more important events coming on shortly. Set Sail won nicely at Geraldine and she can be depended on for a gallant effort. Pink Note, who ran the mare to a head at Geraldine, now meets her on 41b better terms, and ho appears to have a big chance of turning the tables on her. Taboo’s chances will be favoured in heavy going, but Hoylake, whose success at Ashburton was outstanding, is likely to be favourite. The English importation is in great buckle and is almost certain to get some of the stake. Town Bank, if he has got over his soreness and strikes a heavy track, will have to ho considered. He demonstrated at Riccarton that he is very well, and he may upset calculations. Vaward does not appeal, but Prickles is a light weight who cannot be passed over cheaply. She won the Champagne. Stakes in good style, and her track efforts point to her staying the distance easily. Overdrawn has been a disappointment, and Lucy Locke 1 , appears to hold a better chance in the October Handicap. Pink Note appeals most and Hoylake and Set Sail should be close up. The Sprinters.

Another strong field will line up for the chief sprint, the Electric Handicap. Money Order is working with all his old brilliancy, but will probably need a race to sharpen him up. Booster has not had a race since the Dunedin winter meeting, and although he is reported to be in good fettle, a race would probably be to his advantage. The same remarks can also be applied to Paperchase. Royal Saxon showed himself up in a favourable light at the Grand National meeting, and with 8.5 he has not been overburdened. If he jumps out quickly he must be given a good chance of annexing the stake. Silver Paper, too, has recent form to his credit, and the Paper Money gelding seems certain to go out favourite. Ho is a quick beginner, and once he gets away the others will have to travel to keep pace with him. Goblin Market races well when fresh, ana Silver Coot’s recent form cannot be overlooked. Money Mine has never been better, while Tripaway is now proving what a top-notcher she is. Bpean Bridge has not raced for a long time, while Erne does not appeal. To sum up. Silver Paper, Royal Saxon, and Silver Coot have the form and racing condition that should stand to them in a smartly-run six furlongs. A Good Thing.

Noteworthy looks a good thing in the Taioma Handicap, and if anything *. G beat him it may be Coomassie or Valves. Royal Tractor is m better form now, but he has little chance ot stepping it out with Noteworthy over the last "bit. Front Rank won impressively at Geraldine and she will be in great demand in the October Handicap, in which Lucy Locket, if reserved and Quarterdeck are most likely to offer most opposition.

HANDICAPS. NORTHLAND TROTTING CLUB. Per Praaa Association. AUCKLAND, October 9. The following are handicaps for the Northland Trotting Club’-s meeting:— DAJRGAVILLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Class, 3.43. One mile and a half. Alice Arworthy scr Petulant scr Den Zolock scr Rolfe Audubon scr Bloss Audubon scr Te Hono scr Bonnie Bingen scr Vanity Boy scr Crystal scr Warspite scr Gold Rain scr Wee Thelma scr Gold Treasure scr Fungus scr Yvonne scr Jasper scr Locarno scr Nella Dillon scr Margaret yds bhd Wallace scr Moko Fly 12 Moko Swift scr Black Balltn 12 Mountain Dell scr Bell Dial 72 Nala scr Dealer 108 Patricia Rgll scr WHA.VGAREI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Class, 3.50. One mile and a half. Grattan Wilkes scr Etta Cole 48 Great Way scr Mokanna 4 8 Siva scr Am be rite 96 Katalo sex Golden Gate 120 yds bbd Gold Stax 144 Royal Bob 12 Wimmera King 192 Koro Peter 24 NORTHLAND CUP, of 300 sovs. Class. 4.42. Two miles. Hohoro scr Great Peter 24 The Abbey scr Daytime 36 yds bbd Lady Joan 36 Tiger Salve 12 Rockburu 48 Sunfish 13 Lord Nepean 48 Joy Bird 24 Hugtaie Wallace 60 Ribbon wood's Gold Dial 60 Last 24 Nelson Tasker 66 KAWAKAWA HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Class. 3.4. One mile and a quarter. I Patricia Bell scr Te Hono sor [ Lady Yvonne scr Moko Swift scr | Nala scr Nella Dillon scr Ben Zolock scr Fungus scr ) Warspite scr Black Ball in scr 1 Vanity Boy scr Moko Fly scr 1 Mountain Dell scr yds bhd Rolfe Audubon scr Royal Arcade 12 Margaret Pavlova 2 4 Wallace scr Warplane 36 Crystal scr Queen Betty 36 Gold Rain scr Bell Dial 4 8 Rey de Quest scr Lord Haldaue 4 8 Oold Treasure scr Ursuline 60 Bonnie Bingen scr Charming Locarno scr Pronto 84 Wee Thelma scr Dealer 84 Alice Axworthy scr Hal Chimes 120 Jasper scr WAIPU HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Class, 2.21. One mile. Medusa scr Hohoro 24 Te Hono scr Nelson Dillon 24 Profiteer scr Abrubanya 24 Horizon scr Admiral Lock 36 Golden Hope scr Master Hula 36 yds bbd Daytime 48 Typist 12 Gold Dial 48 Marionette 12 Pitaroa " 48 b-'a tin bird 12 PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Class, 4.58. Two miles. Royal Bob scr Golden Gate 72 Katalo scr Gold Star 96 Great Way scr Febisca. 120 yds bhd Floraline 144 Ro*>z 24 Wimmera King 156 Amberite 36 Ngatira 180 KAIKOHE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 so vs. Class, 3.2 k One mile. Bloss Audubon scr Richore 24 . Petulant scr Ursuline 24 Queen Betty scr Golden Hope 36 Warplane scr Horizon 36 yds bhd Charming Lord Haldane 12 Pronto 4S Profiteer 24 Rock away 72 Lord Lu’s handicap withheld. LABOUR DAY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Class, 2.55. One mile and a quarter. Te Hono scr Abrubanya 13 Bonnie Bingen scr Admiral Lock 24 Medusa scr Sunfish 36 Marionette scr Master Hula 36 Typist scr Ribbonwood's ‘ , . yds bhd Last 36 Hohora 12 Joy Bird 48 The Abbey 12 Gold Dial 48 Nelson Dillon 12 Pitaroa 4 8

WAIKATO HUNT CLUB. Per Praaa Aaaoelation. AUCKLAND, October 9. Following axe the handicaps for the "Waikato Hunt Club's annual meeting:— MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, about two miles and a half— Bendowea 11.12, Nobab 11.8, Raiti Hiki 11.5, Otumoetal 11.5, Every Day 11.5, Town Rambler 11.5, General Maniopoto •’l-, 1 T.,5. Roger King 11.5, Fame •» 1-5, Nassau gelding 11.5, Day Abbey 21.5, Motive 11.5, Lucy Bruce 11.0. BRUNT WOQD HACK HANDICAP: one mile—Golden Wedding 9.4, Storm Fiend 9.3. Pale Star 8.11, Arikitoa 8.8. Lovehand 8.3, Oscar 7.6, Orchus 7.6, Always 7.1, Glena Bay 7.1, Good Boy 7.0, Koina-k 7.0, Joke Form 7.0, Alarm 7.0, Te Kai 7.0, Horomai 7.0, Red Day 7.0, Glen Star 7.0. Kerry Dance 7.0. BARI>OWIE HANDICAP; six furlongs and a half—Air King 9.0, Flitter 9.0. Abbey Queen 8.10, Upoko -8.9. Winnington 5.9. Foxhound 8.9. Bert Hinkler 5.9. Good Boy 8.6, Foreign Fancy 8.6, Mon Star 8.6. Joke Form 8.2, Black Maire 7.13. Violation 7.13, Leitrim 7.13, Indolent 7.13. Jack Jumper 7.13., Kingsland LI3. Kineton 7.13. Furrie 7.13, Te KJa 7.13. Horomai 7.13, Ah Wera 7.13, Rose Arch 7.13. Oseian 7.13. HUNTERS’ HURDLE HANDICAP; about one mile and three-quarters— King Amans 10.12. Gold Rep 10.7, pekatahi 10.7. Pikimai 10.7, Roman Abbey 10.5, Ramblin’ Kid 10.5, Tinopono 10-5, Pompeius 9.12, Bracken Abbey 9.8, Mangaiti 9.6, Te Houa 9.2, Ashleigh 9.0, Day Abbey 9.0, Louis Poto 9.0. Archangel 9.0, Soami 9.0, Yum Yum 9.0, Rose Arch 9.0. BOLLARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP; >dx furlongs and a half—The Hawk 9.2, Kingfield 8.10, Nancy Lee 8.5, Oration •5.2. Flying Juliet 8.0, Teatime 7.10, Mat room 7.9, Master boon 7.4. Archeen 7.4, New Moon 7.4, Whaka King 7.2, Tinokoa 7.0, Tinoiti 7.0, Lady’s Bo3' 7.0. 51 EMBERS' MEMORIAL HANDICAP one mile and a quarter—Valkon 9.0, Goshawk 9.0, Paganelli 9.0. Mint Leaf 8.5. Desert Glow 8.3. Siaosi 7.10, Te Korckc 7.10. Golden Krist 7.7. Master Doon 7.7, Star Comet 7.2. Wedding March 7.2, Pale Star 7.0, Miss New Zealand 7.0. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, ©ne mile and a quarter—Home Made 11.12, Tinopono 11.12, Mo.v Hall lie Fair Abbey 11.6. Ramblin’ Kid 11 6 Saturn 11.6, Roman Abbey 11.8, Pekatahl 11.6, Bracken Abbey 11.0. La«sau Mangaiti 10.8, Abaian 10.7. Town Rambler 10.7, Mashoor 10.7, King Fame 10.7, Terehu 10.7, Ashieigh 10.7. Dav Abbey 10.7, Yum Yum 10.7, Miss Alma 10.7. WAIKATO HUNT CUP HANDICAPAbout three miles—Glendowie 12.6 Kawini 12.0. Rangi Sarto 10.13, Potoaonui 10.10. Highway 10.8, Bourne 10.8 Importer 10.8, Llewellyn 10.8, Mountain Crag 10.7. Lu.-ullent 10.0. Hoilvcomb 9.12, Trouble 9.8, HuzeJburn 9.8. Clockwork 9.7. Askari 9.7, Pikimai 9.7, Hypothesis 9.3, Birkbeck 9.3, Young Thurnham 9.0, Aotea Roa 9.0, Bracken Abbey 9-°, Pompeius 9.0. Cureaform 9.0, Te Korea 9.0, Marita 9.0. Syndicate 9.0, Rafferty 9.0, Archangel 9.0, Teresa 3.0, Nassau gelding 9.0, Motive 9.0. WAIKATO RACING CLUB. Pee Press A ■«oriatlon WELLINGTON. October 9. following are weights for the WalRacing Club’s meeting;— WAIMA I HURDLE HANDICAP, of

150 sovs; noe mile and a half.—Siaosi 11.5, Uralla 10.13, Bourn 10.9, Gala Day 10 3, Stormy 10.2, Llewellyn 9.10, Rlpon Abbey 9.8, Lucullent 9.3. Star of the East 9.2, Mangani 9.1, Rangi Sarto 9.0, Rahepoto 9.0. Archeen 9.0, Fekatahi D.o, Hangawera 9.0, Berint.hia 9.0, Margaiti 9.0. Ashleigh 9.0,' Master Roley 9.0, Blago 9.4, Tago San 9.0, Rafferty 9.0, Louis Poto 9.0, Kai Horomai 9.0, Rose Arch 9.0. TAMAHERE STAKES. of. 150 sovs; four furlougs.-—Flying Prince 8.6, Eaglet 8.1, Chief Ruler colt 8.0, Royal Visitor 8.0, Gasbag colt S.O, Gigto 8.0, Sunny Mint 8.0, Valwin S.O, Fraser S.O, Awaniutu 8.0, Valstreet $.<L Ruling Chief 8.0, Orimestor 8.0, Gay Duke 8.0, Love Call 7.13, Bennie 7.10, Lucky Alice 7.9.

WAIKATO CUP. of 650 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Te Kara 9.2, In The Shade 8.4, Goshawk 8.2. Catkin 8.2, Valkon 8.0, Corinax 7.7. Desert Glow 7 5, Mint Leaf 7.5, High Pitch 7.4, Queen Arch 7.1, Transformer 7.0, Royal Doulton 7.0, Papatu .7.0, Wedding March 7.0, Te Koreke 7.e, King Smock 7.0. Pale Star 7.0, Beau Cavalier 7.0, Tidal 7.0, Sports King 7.0.

CLAUDELANDs" HTGH-WEIGIIT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one mile.— Stormy 9.3, Te Koreke 9.0, Golden Krist 8.12, Waltzer 8.6, Mervette 5.5, Schoor 8.0, Eh Tim'i 8.0, ' Gold Rain 8.0, Tinoporo 8.0, Bright Day 8.0, Wenday 8.0, Infante 8.0, Master Arch 8.0, Maori Boy 8.0, Hnurua 50, Mashoor S.O. CLARKIN HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one miTe.—Micrometer 9.0, Respirator 8.3, Loveband S.O, Maori Boy 7.10, Oscar 7.7, Kerry Dance 7.5, Always 7.3, Komak 7.0, Whakama 7.0, Haurua 7-0.

CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; six furlongs.-r-Paganelli 9.5, The Hawk 9.1, Kingfield 8.8, Pegaway 8.3, Flying Juliet 8.0, Nancy Lee 8.0, High Pitch 7.13, Oration 7.13, Macroom . 7.9, Tea Time 7.9, Tinakoa 7.0, Prince Otto 7.0, Master Doon 7., Ballymoy 11. 7.0, Regent 7.0, Whaka King 7.0, Prince Lee 7.0, Lord Abbey 7.0, Marble King 7.0. HAUTAPU HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs. —Lady's Boy 9.0, Sir Kay 5.2, Maori Boy 7.11, Orchus 7.9, Speerhles* 7.8, Oscar 7.8. Lady Quex 7.7, Te Whaka 7.4. Abbey Queen 7.3, Master Lee 7.3. Glen Star 7.0, Valda 7.0, Red Day 7.0, Glina Bav 7.0, Nurjahan 7.0, Miss Comet 7.0, Niblick 7.0.

ACCEPTANCES. MASTERTON’ RACING CLUB. _ er Press Association. MASTERTON, October 9. Following are the acceptances for the Mastertou Racing Club’s spring meeting on Saturday:— NURSERY HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; four furlongs—Royal Flyer 8.8, Courtlike 8.1, Emotion 8.0, General Assembly 8.0, Sundust gelding 8.0, Insurgent 8.0, Push 8.0, Painting 8.0, Play Ronald 8.0, Cluny 8.0, Coon Song 7.13, Los V.egas filly 7.9, Equitant 7.9, Sapient 7.9, Winloch 7.9, Oatilex 7.8, Duellona 7.8. MAIDEN STAKES, of 110 sovs: six furlongs (weight B.B)—Grey Witch, Stanchion. Kiriana. Chief Singer, Tripos, Rillet, Hygrade, Toheka, Dancing Star. Ripdale, Abbotsford, Atholspear, Mothplane, Balloon, Battle Torque, Jet Black, Waterspear, Araemo, Dainty Ways, Lady Spear, Vaucl'euse, Guide Light, Tatrina. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 130 eovs: one mile—Sunart 10.13, Shining Armour 10.11, Star Area 10.7, Starboard Light 10.6, l*ady Gay 9.12, Lin Arlington 9.9, Pantagruel 9.8, Decoy Bird 9.8, Billion 9.7, Grand National 9.2, Sir Moment 9.2. Hymgreat 9.f», Lady Passenger 8.0, Panpadalr 9.0, Kempsey 9.0, Fair One 9.0. LANSDOWNE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; six furlongs—Historic 9.0, Kai os 8.12, Freeze Out 8.2, Veronese 7,13, Rankura 7.11, Ramesis 7.11, Grey Mist 7.9, Arrow Boy 7.9. Teremoaria 7.8, Cold Air 7.8, Rory Mor 7.6, Baskier King Quex 7.5, Shortly 7.0, First Ruler 7.0, Bourse 7.0, Red Glow 7.0, Salt Petrel 7.0. MASTERTON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Black Mint 5.21, Blimp 8.1, Royal Game 8.1, David Garrick 8.0, Horornea 7.J3, Anolo 7.8, Teri 7.8, Kilmjss 7.6, Talisker 7.4. Wild Pigeon 7.2. Vigilance 7.0, Imperial Spark 7.0. LAWN HANDICAP, of 13Q sovs; one mile—Gold Curt 8.12, Wooregas 8.7. Holus Bolus 5.4, Spear Miss 8.4, Rotowhero 8.3, Billion 8.2. Imarbsebud 7.11. Full Mark 7.10, Volplane 7.2, Courageous 7.2. Democratic 7.0. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; seven furlongs—Commendation 10.13, Royal Game 9.12, King Midas 9.5. Horbmea 9.2. Pangolin 8.11, Dobbin 8.11, Anolo 8.4, Teri 8.0, Kilmezzo 7.11, Decov Bird 7.7. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; five furlongs—Miss Gowrie -8.3, Pry Area 8.0, Grey Mist 7.10, Arrow Boy 7.10, Sky Bird 7.2. Arkansas 7.0, Bridal Wreath 7.0, Bourse 7.0, Bicker 7.0, Watur Spear 7.0. The Dove 7.0, Tatrina 7.0, Miss Field 7.0.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. MELBOURNE GALLOPS. (United Press. Assn.—-By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) MELBOURNE, October 9. The weather was windy for gallops at Flemington. On the grass Karuina and Quick&re went five furlongs in Irpin ssec. Pica Pica covered a mile in lmin 47sec. Caimcross and Menander did seven furlongs in lmin 32sec. Headmore, with Valbee, >did a mile in lmin 484 sec. while Stage Saint covered the same distance in lmin olsec. King of Revelry beat Oriental Gem over six furlongs in. lmin 17sec. Grey Kirrkie did five furlongs in lmin 54sec. Marsias took lmin 32sec to do seven furlongs. On the tan Gilt Edge beat Kongoni over six furlongs in lmin 18sec. Oatendale and Happy Warrior cantered while Bacchus and Statesman did useful work. At Caulfield, on the grass, Sun Morn went ten furlongs in 2min 134 sec. Beppingsan covered ten furlongs in 2min losec. 1 . Balmerino and Loniccra did a mile in lmin 45sec. Frarak, going better than Mollison, went five furlongs in lmin Mollison moved all right. The Banker went eleven furlongs on the sand, covering the distance in 2min 274 sec. Hynanna beat Thurnbell over ten furlongs on the sand in 2min ISsec. Yaals did ten furlongs in 2min 29see. New Hope beat Kalloni over seven furlongs in lmin 294 sec. Bervour was the best over a mile, covering the distance in lmin 434 sec. Black Duchess did useful work. Australian Press Association. SCRATCHJNGS FOR CUPS. MELBOURNE, October 9. Highland, Black Duchess and Kailoni are acceptors for the Toorak Handicap. Twenty-five are left in. Scratchings for the Caulfield Cup are: Mountain Prince, Burnaby, Karuma. Medmenham. For the Mel-

bourne Cup: Medmenham, Kinbally. A. Wilson rode three winners at Bacchus Marsh today. Winalot will arrive in Melbourne on Tuesday.—Australian Press Association. CAULFIELD GUINEAS. MELBOURNE, October 9. Final acceptors for the Caulfield Guineas are:—The Gay Mutineer, Ballerino, Cimbrian, Salonia, Strogoff, Gilt Edge, Strephon, Mollison, Faramanch, Merab, Klizal>eth’s March, Flash Beau! Ramulus, Volga Maid and Chrysobar! —Australian Press Association. JOCKEY DISQUALIFIED. SYDNEY, October 9. R. Marsden, one of Sydney’s best* known jockeys, was disqualified for two years for his handling of Beckwith in the Chester Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. The stewards expressed the opinion that Marsden did not ride to win.—Australian Press Association