TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1254, 30 April 1914, Page 19

TURF RESULTS.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. ROYAL IRISH WINS BIG RACE. FIRST DAY. The Avondale Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting ' was. opened on Wednesday in beautifully fine weather, but the going was a trifle holding, owing to the recent rains, but did not interfere with the success of the day’s racin.g. As anticipated, the crowd assembled at the Club’s up-to-date racecourse in strong force, the attendance constituting a record. The racing was brimful of interest, several exciting finishes resulting during the afternoon. The fields were large, and that the winners were carefully concealed was exemplified by the fact that only one favourite, Bedford, prevailed during the afternoon.

The afternoon’s racing was characterised by punctuality, and the general excellence of arrangements was the subject of much favourable comment. The secretary, Mr. H. H. Hayr, spared no effort to ensure the success of the gathering, and the result must be gratifying to the Club, which is one of the most progressive racing institutions in the Deminion. The

judge’s box was occupied by Mr. R. B. Lusk, whose decisions were promptly gi-en, while Mr. F. W. Edwards capably fulfilled the duties of starter.

The totalisator bells were kept ringing merrily throughout the afternoon, no less a sum than £20,937 10s passing through the machine, as compared to £16,990 on the corresponding day of last year; making an increase of £3947 10s for the day.

Operations were commenced with the Maiden Plate Handicap, in which the huge field of 38 figured on the card. However, eleven declined their engagements and backers were set a problem, and with Ellerslie form as the onlv guide they installed Glittering Sands, who had run third to Fisher and Self at the Auckland R.C. meeting, as favourite. Ruse de Guerre, Flag Fall and Try Fluke were only the medium of a fair amount of support. Signo, Flying Feather and Try Fluke fared the best at the start, but the first-named was soon disposed of, and Try Fluke had assumed control entering the straight, and though Ruse de Guerre threw out a challenge in the straight, she had no chance with Try Fluke, who won by three lengths, Flag Fall occupying third position. The Oaklet Handicap attracted nine starters, Tangiwai being accorded most support, while Tattoo and Tripoli were next in demand. Tripoli practically made a one-horse race of it, for she was quickly away from the barrier, and was never troubled throughout, eventually winning from Tattoo by ha’f-a-length, with the fastfinishing Lady Alicia third. Tangiwai got away well, but received a bad passage, and appeared beaten a long way from home.

The Handicap Maiden Hurdle Race was contested by the good field of eighteen, the favourite choice with backers being First Wairiki, while Spalperion was also in favour. King Try and First Wairiki acted as pacemakers until three furlongs from home, when Barb Wire rushed to the lead, while Golden Grain ran up into second position. In the race up the straight, the Autumn Steeplechase-’ winner, Ruffy, capably handled by McFlynn, put in his claim, and, taking advantage of the broken hurdle, drew on level terms with Barb Wire and Golden Grain fifty yards from the post, and in an exciting finish defeated the first-named by half-a-length, with Golden Grain ;a neck away third. The Juvenile Apprentice Handicap saw a half-dozen youngsters go to the post, and of these Bedford was made easily the hottest favourite at the meeting, his fine showing at the Auckland R.C. Easter fixture placing him in strong favour with backers. Delenda and Kitty Bellairs were the next best supported, but carried very little money. The latter got away smartly, while the favourite was slow to move and his prospects appeared far from bright. Once in line for home, Bedford gave a taste of his galloping powers, the son of Bunyan simply mowing the field down and gaining a narrow victory by a head from Kitty Bellairs. Lady Penury, who put in a resolute run up the

straight, was eight lengths away third.

The principal event of the day—the Avondale Handicap —saw seven fulfil their engagements, the defections being Jolie Fille, Kakama, Miss Livonia and Centenary. There was little doubt which of the septette would be installed favourite, the money rolling in plentifully for Goldsize, who carried considerably more coin than the second favourite, Royal Irish, while Prince Merriwee and,' Kaween, who were next in request, were both paying good prices for a win. Royal Irish, on whom C. Brown rode a splendid race, took up the running after indulging Kaween in the lead for ha’f-a-mile, and though challenged by the favourite in the straight, Royal Irish secured the verdict by half-adength, Goldslze in turn being a similar distance in advance of Prince Merriwee. Soultikoff finished fourth.

Ten saddled up for the Chevalier Steeplechase, for which event Black Northern, on whom McFlynn had the mount, counted most admirers, Captain Jack, Santiago, Rapid and Dogger Bank being the next best supported. The race was robbed of some interest by Santiago, Dogger Bank and Pat running off at the first obstacle. The favourite shaped well for the first round, then commenced to jump slovenly, and eventually baulked and was pulled up. When the straight

was entered Donzel appeared to have the race won, his nearest attendant being Captain Jack, but he had the ill-luck to fall at the last fence, leaving Captain Jack to win from The Chief, who was only defeated by half-a-length. Then came Icel, a dozen lengths away third. Spalfish was made a very strongorder in the Railway Handicap, with Prince Soult and Tact next in demand, while a brace of previous winners during the afternoon in Tripoli and Royal Irish were both allowed to go out paying a good price. The race was remarkable for the phenomenal run put in by Royal Irish, who though lying last at one stage managed tomake a dead-heat of it with Tripoli, while Prince Soult was two lengths away third. *.

The day’s racing was concluded with the 1 Titirangi Welter, in which Jolie Fille was made the actual favourite, while plenty of money was forthcoming for Kaween, Tattoo and Worcester. The last-named practically won from end to end, gaining a narrow victory by a neck from Kaween, who was unlucky to have suffered defeat. Worcester was ridden an excellent race by R. E. Brown, who gained a break on the field round-

ing the turn into the; straight, which enabled him to get his mount home by the barest of margins. The results were:— MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP of 125 sovs; second 20sovs, third lOsovs from stake. Six furlongs. 4 —J. Love’s br g Try Fluke, 4yrs, by Motiti—Parahaka, 8.11 (C. Brown) 1 2 — F. E. Ross’ ch f Ruse de Guerre, 3yrs, 7.8 (P. Brady) - 3- Mrs. M. Crocker’s ch c Flag Fall, 3yrs, by Bezonian —Fleetfoot, 7.6 (Robinson) 3 Also started: 6 Yankee Doodle 8.8 (McMillan), 12 Topic 8.6 (Morris), 5 Signo 8.1 (Lindsay), 9 Makura 8.0 (McFlynn), 1 GLttering Sands 7.12 (Oliver), 14 Excavator 7.12 (Pell), 11 Pupura 7.6 (Kennedy), 20 Grand Mart.an 1.6 (Gilchr.st), 16 Zennie 7.5 (Callum) 16 Xina 7.5 (Binn.e) coupled, 16 Flying' Feather 7.5 (Conquest), 10 Ros r al Colours 7.5 (Tilsley), 7 Ngariki 7.5 (R. E. Brown), 17 Takan.nl 7.5 (Gunning), 17 IVLss Avalanche 7.5 (Stockley) bracketed, 15 Kia Kaha 7.5 (McDev.tt), 19 Vallambrosa 7.5 (Poulgrain), 19 Genevieve 7.5 (Adolph) coupled, 8 Nimbleloot 7.5 (Monk), 8 Brookfield 7.5 (Rowe) coupled, 18 Kaleato 7.5 (Martin) 18 Tuakina 7.5 (Chaplin) coupled, 13 Starket 7.5 (Rice) and 13 Lady Wa.rapa 7.5 (T. Scott) coupled. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and th-rd. Time, Im.n 17 sec. (Winner trained by K. Irwin.)

JUVENILE APPRENTICE HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs, third 5 sovs from stake. Five furlongs. I— f. Marshall’s ch c Bedford, 2yrs, by Bunyan —Miss Dix, 8.3 (Kennedy) - 1 3 — d. J. Lynch’s b f Kitty Bellairs, 2yrs 8.0 (Rowe) 2

5 —H. R. Mackenzie’s ch f Lady Penury, 2yrs, 7.3 (Sincla r) 3 Also started: 2 Delenda 8.9 (Rice), 4 Last Call 7.6 (Martin), 6 Lady Mabel 7.0 (Chaplin). Won by a neck, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 2 3-ssec. (Winner trained by P. Jones.) OAKLEY HANDICAP of 115sovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs from stake. Seven furlongs.— 3 —D. J. Lynch’s ch m Tr pel:.', by Obligado—Cyrenaica, 4yrs, 7.8 (J. Conquest) 1 2 —Winder and Moore’s ch g Tattoo, aged, 9.0 (C. Brown) 2 7 —F. E. Loomb’s b f Lady Alicia, 3yrs, 7.0 (Sinclair) 3 Also started; 4 Bluestone 7.7 (Stockley), 1 Tangiwai 7.7 (Tr'gger), 5 Wee Oiga 7.2 (E. R. Brown), 6 Ovat on 6.12 (Kennedy), 8 Lady Lynette 6.7 (Chap--1 n). 9 Succession 6.7 (Robinson). Wen by half a length, a similar distance separating second and third. T me, lmin 30sec. (Winner trained by K. Irw'n.)

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of 125sovs; second 20sovs, third lOsovs from the stake. One mi le and three-quarters. 6—E. Alison’s b g Ruffy. by Seaton Delaval—Lorelei, aged, 9.10 (F. McFlynn) 1 4—Bolton and Tooman’s b g Barb Wire, 6yrs, 9.3 (Simpkins) .... 2 10 —H. Sydney’-s ch g Golden Grain, 4yrs, 9.1 (Adolph) . 3 Also started: 1 First Wairik’ 10.0 (Reach), 5 Ruatangata 9.10 (Henderson), I'2 Overtime 9.10 (Rae), 2 Spalper on 9.7 (Anderton), 8 King Try 9.7

(Russell), 3 Clare 9.3 (Tilsley), 11 Haku 9.2 (Conway), 9 Nukuhau 9.0 (Scott), 18 Blue Bell 9.0 (Nesbit), 7 Dandy Breeze 9.0 (Tutchen), 13 Providence 9.0 (O’Connor), 16 Kaihere 9.0 (Ross), 14 Nero 9.0 (Wilson), 17 Hawea 9.0 (Hastedt), 15 Master Regel 9.0 (Webb). Master Regel fell at the first hurdle. Won by a length and a-half, with a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 23sec. (Winner trained by F. King.) AVONDALE HANDICAP of 350sovs; second 40sovs, third lOsovs out of the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 2 — J. WLlliamson’s br g Royal Irish, by Soult—Asthore, syrs, 7.12 (C. Brown) 1 1 — J. H. Walter’s ch g Goldsize, by Gluten —Goldweb, syrs, 8.2 (J. Conquest) . 2 3 — J. D. Kemp’s br h Prince Merriwee, by Merriwee —Quiltina, 8.3 (A. McMJlan) 3 Also started: 4 Patronale 8.5 (Monk), 6 Gloy 7.3 (Trigger), 5 Soultikoff 7.2 (L. Brown), 3 Kaween 6.13 (McDevitt). Wen by half a length, Prince Merriwee was a similar distance away third. T.me, 2min 9 l-ssec. (Winner trained by J. Williamson.) CHEVALIER STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 150sovs; second 20sovs, th.rd lOsovs from stake. About three miles. 2— W. S. Dalton’s br g Captain Jack, by Captain Webb —unknown, ■aged, 10.7 (Perc'.val) ... 1 9 —C. McLaren’s ch g Chief, aged, 9.9 (Mulacahy) 2 6 —T. D. Gordon’s b g Icel, aged, 9.11 (J. Deerey) 3 Also started: 1 Black Northern 10.13 (McFlynn), 8 Donzel 9.13 (Tutchen), 4 Rapid 9.12 (Roach), 3 Santiago 9.9 (J. Ross), 7 Master Leslie 9.7 (O’Connor), 5 Dogger Bank 9.7 (Tilsley), 10 Pat 9.7 (Hastedt). Donzel, when looking certam to be placed, fell at the last hurdle. His r.der, Tutchen, was severely shaken. Captain Jack won easing up by half a length. Icel was 15 lengths away third. Time, 6min 12sec. (Winner framed by E. J. Rae.)

RAILWAY HANDICAP of 200sovs; second 30sovs, th.rd lOsovs out of stake. Six furlongs.

4— D. Lynch’s ch m Tripoli, by Obligado—Cyrena.ca, 4yrs, 8.0 (inc. 51b pen. ( E. R. Brown) * 5 — J. W.Hiamson’s br g Royal Ir.sh, by Soult —Asthore, syrs, 8.6 (me. 51b pen.) (MclLynn) ..; * 2 —Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br g Pr.nce Soult, 4yrs, 8.5 (McMillan) 3 Also started: 3 Tact 7.13 (C. Brown), 1 Spalfish 7.12 (Conquest;, 6 Gerberga 7.3 (Monk), 7 Mau. Nina 6.10 (Rob.nson). „ , T . . ■i r.poli led all the way, Royal Irisn coming from the back at the finish and just gett ng up in t me to make a aead heat of it. T.me. Innin 15 3-asec. (Winners trained by K. Irw.n and J. Williamson respectively.)

T..TIRANGI WELTER HANDICAP of 150sovs; second 20sovs, th.rd lOsovs from stake. One mile and a furlong.

4 —W. Handley’s br g Worcester, by Soult—Merry Maid, sy>s, 8.7 (R. E. Brown) 1 2 — n. D.ekey's b m Kaween, syrs, 8.6 (McFlynn) •• • 2 3— Winder and Moore s ch g Tattoo, aged, 9.8 (Conquest) .......... Also started: 1 Jol.e F lie 8.10 (McMillan), 10 NgapU|.3 8.8 (Tiflsley)', 8 Parawa. 8.6 (Trigger), 6 Adm.ial Soult 814 (C. Brown), 5 Tragedy King 8.1 (McDevitt), 7 Matawerewere 7.12 (Oliver), 9 Tne Celt 7.12 (Callum). A great finish saw Worcester w n by a head. Tattoo was two lengths ceh nd Kaween. Time, Im n 57 l-ssec. (Winner tra.ned by H. French.) CONCLUDING DAY. WORCESTER WINS CHIEF EVENT. DONZEL’S DESERVED VICTORY. The Avondale Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, when, despite the threatening weather and the heavy rain of the morning, another large crowd was present to witness the racing, which was remarkably interesting when the heavy state of the going was taken into consideration. Although during the afternoon heavy rain fell in the city and suburbs, not even a slight shower was experienced at Avondale, and racegoers certainly had the best of the bargain, and were able to enjoy their day’s outing without interference from the weather elements. Good fields were again the order of the day, and backers had plenty of scope for their operations, there being several evenly-backed candidates in almost every event, thus lending additional interest to proceedings. The totalisator staff were kept * busily employed, and at the end>of the day £23,055 was handled, bringing the total for the two days up to £43,999 10s., being an increase of £4859 on the amount handled at last year’s gathering. The Waikumete Handicap Hurdles

was the first event to claim attention, and with a field of nine engaged the issue was generally regarded as being between the trio, Cloudy Dawn, First Wairiki and Golden Grain, who were backed in that order of favouritism. First Wairiki was expected to make a better showing with the field reduced to half the number that competed in the hurdle race on the Wednesday, and he was out forcing

the pace with Golden Grain, but the latter outjumped him at every fence. G'oing along the back the last time First Wairiki was palpably beaten, and Golden Grain was going well, with Cloudy Dawn as his nearest attendant. Crossing the top the latter had drawn level with Golden Grain, and an exciting finish was promised between the pair, when, in negotiating the second to last hurdle, Golden Grain rolled on to Cloudy Dawn, the two horses coming down, the former breaking his leg. This sensational happening left King Try and Vestal to fight out the issue, and the former, who stayed much better than on the first day, came on full of running and >3cored a comfortable win by two lengths, Clare being a dozen lengths away from Vestal, third.

A field of ten went to the post in the Welter Handicap, tor which Kaween, Tangiwai and Jolie Fille were evenly backed, the race being an excellent one for speculation, but the time for investments was limited in consequence of the previous event having been delayed through Clare playing up at the post, a goodly sum of money being shut out. The race served to show Jolie Fille up in a most attractive light, for the speedy daughter of Soult shot out at the barrier rise, and never gave her opponents a chance or her backers one moment’s anxiety. Her brilliant performance left many reflecting what might have been the result had she got a clear

run in the last event on the opening day.

Although Bedford was made a hot favourite in the Nursery Handicap in a field of seven two-year-olds, the heavy nature of the track caused him to go out with the promise of returning a better dividend than on the first day. Going to the front early, Bedford was a dozen lengths in advance of his field when the straight was entered, and though he tired somewhat over the last furlong he was not in serious danger of defeat, and gained a two lengths’ verdict from the fast-finishing Lady Penury, who is a most consistent performer. Hadj was about a dozen lengths away, third.

The big event, the Autumn Handicap, was voted a good thing for Prince Merriwee, and the money poured in freely for Merriwee’s sturdy son. Royal Irish was the next in favour among the ten competitors, while Goldsize, despite the heavy going, was again entrusted with solid support, Tiresome and Worcester being the only others to carry much money. The contest provided one of the finest races ever witnessed in Auckland. Worcester, with his customary smartness, went to the front early, and led the field at a merry pace, but Royal Irish, who had all the worst of the start, threatened danger crossing the top stretch, but his effort in catching and passing the field had cost him too much, and he was unable to sustain his run. When the straight was entered Goldsize and Prince Merriwee moved up, and the former momentarily headed Worcester, and Self joining issue an exciting tussle ensued. Worcester appeared to be beaten, but R. E. Brown, with a supreme effort, called on his mount for a final struggle, the Soult gelding responding gamely and snatching a meritorious victory by half-a-head from Goldsize and Self, whom the judge was unable to separate for second honours. It was Worcester’s finest effort to date, and the success of Mr. W. Handley’s consistent gelding was highly popular. The Mt. Eden Steeplechase brought out seven competitors, Napper Tandy being made a solid favourite, while Donzel counted a large following in view of nig prominent snowing on the opening day. Dogger Bank repeated his performance of the firstday by running off at the double. Donzel acted as pacemaker with Napper Tandy as his nearest attendant mrougnout, and as The (jnief, Captain Jack and Nero all came to grief, the race resolved itself into a tussle b.tween the pair. Donzel, when leading at the second to last fence, made a faulty jump, his rider Tutchen making a remarkable recovery, and as the pair raced for the last fence excitement ran high. Tutchen brought Donzel along on the dry going and as they leapt the last fence together, there still appeared a prospect of an exciting finish, but Donzel raced away from his opponent and gained the verdict by three lengths. Captain Jack, who was remounted by an onlooker, secured third position. With the exception of Snalfish there w/as little money for the thirteen starters in the Dominion Handicap,

which appeared a good thing for the

horse named. The contest, however, saw the favourite defeated by half-a-lengtn by the Taranaki representative, Gerberga, who led from start to nmsn. ±opic was tnira, nair-a-length away.

The Mt. Roskill Handicap attracted fifteen starters, the popular fancy being Centenary, despite his moderate showing at Ellerslie the previous

week. boultikoff, who ran a good race in the big handicap on the Wednesday, was also in much request, while of the others, Glenspire, a consis Lent penormer t at country meetings in Auckland, also met witn solid support. Glenspire led into the

straight, and appeared to have the race in his keeping, when Soultikoff, vigorously ridden by McFlynn, threw out a resolute challenge, and finishing in his best style, won a good race by h.alf-a-length. Yankee Doodle, who got away well after playing up at the post and x threatened danger when the straight was entered, finished in tiiira position, toujr pengins oenina Glenspire. me meeting concluded with tne Waitakerei Handicap, in which Patronale was made the hottest favourite of the day, the Southern representative being voted on all sides to be the only sate investment. Most ot the money which found its way on to the others was invested with the idea of selecting the horse to fill second position, Worcester, Spalfish and Tripoli being considered the most likely to dispute this honour. Tripoli

left the barrier smartly, and was never afterwards headed, although Patronale made a forward move just before entering the straight and appeared dangerous, but the Southerner was never prominent in the straight, and finished outside of a place. Tripoli, despite her 8.11, revelled in the heavy going, and won by threequarters of a length from Lady El-

giva, who was a couple of lengths in front of Worcester. The results were: — WAIKUMETE HANDICAP HURDLES cf 150sovs; second 20sovs. third 10 sovs from the stake. Two miles. B—J.8 —J. L. Guilford’s b g Kng Try. by King’s Own —Try, aged, 9.0

(J. Tilsley) 1 4 —P. Conway’s b m Vestal, 6yr,s, 9.2 (T. Scott) 2 7—J. Twohill’s br m Clare, 6yrs, 9.0 (O’Connor) 3 Also sta:ted: 1 Cloudy Dawn 11.0 (F. McFlynn), 5 Master Theory 9.10 (Scott). 2 F.rst Wair.ki 9.1 (Roach), 3 Golden Grain 9.0 (Adolph), 9 Master Regel (Webb), 6 Spalper.on 9.0 (Anderton) Golden Grain and Cloudy Dawn fell at the s'xth hurdle when leading, and Golden Grain broke his leg and had to be destroyed. Won by two lengths, twelve lengths between second and third. T.me, 3m’n 56sec. (Winner trained by owner.) WELTER HANDICAP of 150sovs; second 20sovs, third lOsovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 3—J. D, Kemp’s b m Jolie Fille, by Soult —Merry Maid, 6yrs, 8.9 (A. McMillan) 1 I—N. Dickey’s br m Kaween, syrs, 8.11 (McFlynn) 2 9 —E. Bankes’ ch g Ruatangata, 6yrs, 8.2 (Rob nson) 3 Also started: 6 Tattoo 9.11 (Brown), Tangiwai 8.5 (Conquest), 8 Adm ral Soult 8.3 (Roach). 5 Tragedy K ng 8.2

(McDevitt), 4 Wee Olga 8.2 (Brown), 7 Matawerewere 8.0 (Oliver), 10 The Celt 8.0 (Monk). Won easily by two lengths, one length and a-half separating' second and third. Time, Imin 31 3-ssec. (W.nner trained by owner.)

NURSERY HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second lOsovs, thr d ssovs. For two-vear-olds. Six furlongs. 1— F. Marshall’s ch c Bedford, by Bunyan—Miss Dix, 8.6 (Kennedy) 1 4— H. R. Mackenzie’s ch f Lady Penury, 6.10 (Monk) 2 7 —F. J. Macmanemin’s ch c Hadj, 6.11 (Lindsay) 3 Also started: 2 Delenda 7.12 (C. Brown), 5 Kitty Bellaijts 7.11 (Conquest), 3 Laird o’ Gowrie 7.2 (Robinson) 6 Last Call 6.7 (Chapi n). Won by two lengths, ten lengths separating second and third. Time, Imin 18 l-ssec. (Winner trained by P. Jones.) AUTUMN HANDICAP of 250sovs; second 30sovs, third lOsovs from the stake. One mile and a furlong. 5 — W. Handley’s br g Worcester, by Soult —Merry Maid, syrs, 7.9 (E. R. Brown) 1 7— E. J. Rae’s b f Self, 3yrs, 6.7 (S'nclair) * 3—J. H. Walters’ ch g Goldsize, syrs, 8.6 (Conquest) ® Also started: 2 Royal Irish 8.11 (C. Brown), 9 Tripoli 8.3 (Trigger), 1 Prince Merriwee 8.3 (McMillan). 6 Prince Soult 8.1 (McDevitt), 4 Tiresome 7.4 (Monk), 8 Kaween 7.0 (Stockley). 10 Lady Elg'.va 6.7 (Rob nson). Von by naif a head, with Self and Goldsize a dead heat. Time, 2m n. (Winner tra ned by H. French.) MOUNT EDEN STEEPLECHASE of 150sovs; second 20scvs, th rd lOsovs from the stake. About three miles. 2— P. C. Conway’s blk g Donzel, by Donovan — Kowhai, aged, 10.6 (Tutchen) 1 I—T. D. Gordon’s b g Napper Tandy, aged, 10.13 (J. Deerey) 2 3 — W. S. Dalton’s br g Captain Jack, aged, 11.5 (Percival) 3 Also started; 4 Chief 9.13 (Mulcahy). 5 Dogger Bank 9.7 (Tilsley), 6 Nero 9.7 (Wilson). Dogger Bank fell at the second obstacle, and going round the back the second time, Chief came to grief. The third time round Nero and Captain Jack fell on the flat, leaving Donzel and Napper Tandy to fight out the finish, the former winning by three lengths. Percival remounted Captain Jack and finished for third money. Time, 6min 22 4-ssec. (W.nner trained by owner.) DOMINION HANDICAP of iOOsovs; second lOsovs, thiid ssovs f..o;n th stake. F.ve lurlongs. 3 —J. Britton’s b f Gerberga, by Charlemagne ll.—Annabelle, 3 yrs, 7.4 (Monk) 1 1— W. Sharp’s b g Spalfish, syrs, 7.13 (J. Conquest) 2 8 — T. Floyd’s b m Topic, syrs, 6.8 (Chaplin) 3 Also started: 5 Positive 7.10 (C. Brown), 2 Try Fluke 7.8 (E. R. Brown). 9 Overtime 7.5 (Kennedy), 4 Munstei--6.13 (L. Brown), 10 Maui Nina 6.11 (McDevitt), 11 Harenoa 6.7 (Martin), 13 Ngariki 6.7 (Stockley), 12 Hazelton 6.7 (Sinclair), 7 Flag Fall 6.7 (Robinson). 9 Brookfield 6.7 (Cullum), 15 Xina 6.7 (Rice), 6 Ruse de Guerre 6.7 (Lindsay). Won by half a length, a similar distance separating second and third. Time, Imin 4 4-ssec. (Winner trained by R. Barlow.) MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP of 125 sovs; second lOsovs, third ssovs out of the stake. One mile and a furlong. 2— Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br c Soultikoff, by Soult —Hotcherina, 3yrs, 9.4 (McFlynn) 1 3— R. E. Wright’s br g Glenspire, 6yrs, 8.16 (McMillan) 2 7—S. G. Lindsay’s ch g Yankee Dcodle, 4yrs, 8.4 (E. R. Brown) 3 Also started: 12 Icel 7.8 (Martin), S Pet 7.13 (Roach), 10 Otaraia 7.13 (Robinson), 4 Barbwire 7.13 (Simpkins) 5 Glittering Sands 7.8 (Oliver), 1 Centenary 7.6 (Conquest), 6 Matakana 7.4 (Trigger), 9 Pupura 7.3 (McDevitt), 16 Miss Avalanche 7.2 (Stockley), 14 Errant Belle 7.2 (Binnie), 15 Nimblefoot 7.2 (Monk), 11 Obdurate 7.2 (Kennedy), 13 Kia Kaha 7.2 (L. Brown). Won by half a length, four lengths separating second and third. Time, - min lsec. (Winner trained by D. P. Moraghan.)

WAITAKEREI HANDICAP of’lsosovs;. second 20sovs, third lOsavs from the stake. S.x furlongs. 4 — D. J. Lynch’s ch m Tripoli, by Obligado—Cyrenaica, 4yrs, 8.11 (A. McFlynn) 1 5— H. C'onnop’s br m Lady Elgiva, 4yns, 6.7 (Robinson) 2 2 —W. Handley’s br g Worcester, 5 yrs, 8.6 (inc. 51b pen.) (R. E. Brown) 3 Also started: 1 Patronale 8.10 (C Brown), 3 Spalfish 7.9 (Conquest), 6 Maui Nina 6.7 (McDevitt). Won by nearly a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 17sec. (Winner trained by K. Irwin.)