SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19141, 26 October 1927, Page 12

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. October 26—Gore R.C. (second day 1 !. October 27, 29—Poverty Bay Turf Club October 2S —Upper Clutha R.C. October 29—Banks Peninsula R.C. October 29 —Masterton R.C. November 5. 7, 9, 12—C.J.C. Metropolitan. November 10, 12—Whang.-.rei R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. I,'ovember 8, 10, 11—Metropolitan T.C. Spring. Xcrciuber 19, 23—Otahuhtt T.C. Spring. November 25, 20—Forbury Park T.C. Spring. December 2Cth—Gore T.C. Annual. TURF GOSSIP. Eoyal Game has boon rehandicapped 7-2 for the New Zealand Cup. 0. Cox is duo this week from Hawera with Eeremoana and Lady Desmond. Weights for the Flying Handicap at the Thames Meeting arc: —Town Guard 9-0, Sir Archie 8-11, Paganelli 8-9, Oration 8-8, Flying Juliet 8-2, Dave 8-1, Nancy Loe 7-9, Archeen 7-8, Ballymoy 11. 7-C, High Finance 7-6, Automne 7-2, Nastori 7-1, Gold Aero 7-0, Berinthia 7-0, Macroom 7-0, King Emerald 7-0, Carinthia 7-0, Modest Boy 7-0, Antrim Boy 7-0, Finelli 7-0. Pink Note's running in the Gore Cup was not an- impressive trial for the New Zealand Cup, as lie failed to stay on over the last furlong;.

GREYMOUTH T.C. CARDINAL LOGAN AGAIN. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) GREYMOUTH, October 25. The Groymouth Trotting Club's Spring Meeting was concluded today iu beautiful weather. The track was in good ordor. The totalisator investments wero £11,849 10s, making £26,010 10s for tho Meeting, compared with £24,376 10s last year. Results:— TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP (in harnoss), of 120 sovs. IOJf. 6. L. Hogg's b g MERITOR by Groat Audubon—Radiance Gyrs scr J. Jardcn 1 2. J. J. Dore's b g Royal Audubon 12 J. Bryce, jun. 2 7. J. Fairbairn's br m Val Logan 12 D. Price 3 9 Beverley Audubon scr; 3 No Fear scr; 5 Danny Boy scr; 8 Allanoro scr: 12 Aflon Water scr; 10 Brcntfire scr; S Cawthron scr; 9 Myrtle Dillon scr; 11 Connio Dillon scr; 13 Charlie Lincoln 12; 1 Homelight 12; 15 Sylvie Logan 24 also started. Won by half a length'; six lengths second and third. Times—3.l3 4-5, 3.13. 3.14 1-5. GIESEKING HANDICAP (in harness), of 170 sovs. For unhopplod trotters. 2.30 class. lClf. 2. L. F. Berkett's ch m LOUISIANA by Nelson Bingen—Muriel DiHon aged 60 Owner 1 8. Phillips and Smith's ch m Nelson Wood • scr .. .. R. W. Franks 2 3. J. R. MoKensie'a br m Dolores 48 D. Withers 3 1 Nancy McKinney scr; 6 Taipoiti 24; 4 Comfort 24; 7 Lonesome 36: 5 Bon Elect 73 also started. Won by three' lengths; six lengths second and third; Times —5.4, 5.9 4-5, 5.7. HURRICANE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 130 sovs. 2.24 class. Sif. 3. B. Jarden's b g ACRE by Author pillon—Young Irvington mare 4yrs 24" .. .. .. Owner I 4. W. R. Black's Great Form scr L. Davidson 2 X. J. P. MeKendry's b m Royal Authoress scr ~ ~ M. (Holmes 3 9 Miss Dorothy scr; 5 La Sonette scr; 8 Audience scr; 5 The Thistle 12; 7 Velocity 12; 10 Hold On 12; 2 Bertha Bingen 12; H Dome 24; 6 Kyana*" 36 also started. Won by half a length; same second and third. Time, 2.28 3-5. LABOUR DAY HANDIOAP (in harness), of - 250 sovs. 2.25 class. ' 16Jf. 3. 0, M. Ollivior's b g ORPHAN by Nelson Bingen—Wildwood mare 4yrs 48 M. Holmes 1 4. J. O'Grsdy's ch m Quality 60 C. Donald 2 1. E. Cuneen's b m Rose Logan scr . A. Hondriksen 3 10 Sedmoro scr; 7 Nellie Parson scr; S Thorpie scr; 5 Master Don 24; 9 Satin Princess 24; 2 Jackie Audubon 24; 6 Weo Gus 36 nlsa t startedr Won by three lengths; six lenaths second and thirfl. Times—4.4lJ, 4.41, '4.48 1-5. OOBDEN HANDIOAP (in harness), of 125 sovs. 2.28 class. 12Jf. 2. J. Brosnan's b f HOROTANE by Logan Pointer —Croesus mare 4yrs 48 0. Donald 1 1. C. M. Ollivier's Petronius 3G M. Holmes 2 3. G, and J, Shaw's Great Audo scr L. Davidson 3 C No Fear scr; 4 Zonophone scr; 8 Brentfire scr; 5 Dahlia Dillon 36; 7 The Thistle CO also startod., Won by a length; same second and third. Times—3.4a 1-5, 8,43, 3.49 1-5. JUBILEE HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. 2.14 class. IOJf. 1. A. Hendriksen's b g CARDINAL LOGAN by Logan Pointer—Lady Superior aged 36 .. Ownor 1 2. W. H. Norton's b m Bonny Logan 86 F. Holmes 2 3. G. S. Simpson's br b Peter Bingen 36 J. J. Kennerlcy 3 5 Golden Devon scr - V, Alboro; 4 Acron 36 J. Bryce also started. Golden Devon early got a good lead, while Acron started badly. Passing tho stand Golden Devon led Cardinal Logan, Bonny Logan, and Peter Bingen, with Acron catching up. On the second run down tho straight Golden Devon's lead was reduced, and down the back stretch Cardinal Logan was a length behind, with Bonny Logan and Peter Bingen close up. In tho run homo Cardinal Logan passed Golden Devon. Bonny Logan then challenged, but the leader passed the post a length ahead of her, Peter Bingen being a length and half away, and Acron last. Times—3.sß, 2.58 1-5, 2.58 3-5. NGAHERE HANDIOAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. 12Jf. 5. J. Cornes's b m COMFORT by Nerval King—Blackchild mare aged 72 Petersen 1 6. W, Parkinson's b m Taipoiti 72 C. Donald 2 2. V. Alborn's ch g Merrijigs scr Owner S 7 Repute scr; 1 Dulcie scr; 9 Reverie scr; 8 Wild Potcr 12; 10 Royal 'Review 86; 4 Miss Wilkes 48; 3 Lonesome 84 also started. Won by two lengths; neck second and third. Times—3.sß 2-5, 3.59,- 4.5 1-5. WHIRLWIND HANDICAP (in harness), of 145 sovs. • 2J22 class. lOif. 2. Clarkson and Graham's b m LADY MATOHUGHT by Matchlight—Lady Trafalgar 4yrs scr .. M. Holmes 1 2. W. R. Black's ch g Great Form scr H. Frost 2 3. T. Thomas's h g Dillon's Pride 13 L. Davidson 3 7 Velocity scr; 4 Wee Gus scr; 8 The Toff 12; 5 Billy WhUz 12; 6 Springtime 24; 1 Auditress 30 also started. Won by half a length; neck second and third. Times—-'3.5 1-5, 3.5 2-5, 3.4 3-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING. s (special to ths pmss.) Favourite Fails. GREYMOUTH, October 25. In tho Tradesmen's Handicap Homelight carried the confidence of backors, but at no stage of tho journey did he flatter his supporters. Heritor was early in front, and carried on the running from Royal Audubon, Connie Dillon, and Homelight. Heritor held his advantage over the concluding stages and won very nicely with Val Logan in third place, and Homelight fourth. Danny Boy did not start correctly, and at no stage did ho show tho speed he is credited with possessing. Racing experience, however, is bound to improve him. A Nelson Success. L. F. Berkett, from Nelson, provided the winner of the Gieseking Handicap in Louisiana, who trotted much more solidly than he had done on tho first day and, at the finish held a lot in reserve from Nelson Wood, behind whom R. W. Franks had the drive, a most uncomfortable one for him. Kelson Wood made most of the running, and when ho gains a littlo more stamina ho will possibly do a whole lot better. Dolores again,, went a solid race, and Comfort struggled into fourth place at the finish, just ahead of Taipoiti. Nancy McKinney did not leave tho mark, and is plainly a rattle-headed customer with torrents of speed. Acre Prerails. B. Jarden, on Acre, rodo a nice raco in tho Hurricane Handicap, and the patience he displayed was probably the reason of the horse's victory. Great Form was the Barricade:-, with Royal Authoress handy, and Acre a good way back. Acre joined the leading party two furlongs -from home, and came away in the straight to win comfort-

ably. Now that Acre has strtu-lc a winning vein he may continue it. He is one of the Author Dillon breed, a recommendation in itself. There was nothing else in the race of outstanding merit. Bertha Bingen stumbled commencing the last round, turning a complete somersault. Interesting Kace. The Labour Day Handicap provided quite an interesting race, for after Rose Logan, always on the outside, and Thorpie, had carried on the running for the greater part of the journey, Orphan came to light with an all-conquering run and showed himself a class above the rest. He won very easily at the finish, and at times showed a lot of speed. Rose Logan was carried along by Thorpie. who is a more than useful sort, anil might win a raco before long. Quality showed a rare burst of speed over the la3t part of the journey, and favoured by a run on the rails got to within threu lengths oi the leader. Jackie Audubon had every chance, but failed to run on at the finish. Kedmere misbehaved herself at the post, and is quickly qualifying for a place on the schooling list. Horotane Shapes Well. There was a good race for the Cobdcn Handicap, of twelve and a half furlongs, Pctronius, n winner on the first day, being made a warm favourite. He had every chance, being well placed throughout, and was in the lead entering upon the last half mile. At this stage Horotane appeared on tho scene. In a fighting finish she showed more pluck than did Petronius, and was going away at the end. Horotane is a well-grown filly by Logan Pointer, and looks like developing into a more than useful race mare. Dahlia Dillon went a good race until the last two furlongs, when she faded out badly. Jubilee Handicap. A good amount of interest was takeu in tho Jubilee Handicap, for which five horses went to the post. Cardinal Logan being better backed th*n Bonny Logan and Peter 15ingen, with Golden Devon the outsider of the party. The last-named hud every chance, for he struck his gait smartly, and at one stage had a lead of over twenty lengths. Hendriksen, behind Cardinal Logan, was always in second place, while Acron was badly left When the pace quickened over the last lap Golden Devon was soon beaten, and Cardinal Logan mado him look a second-rater. The New Zealand Cup favourite showed a fine burst of speed as he gathered up the lender, with Bonny Logan always handy. In the straight Cardinal Logan came away to win very nicely. It was a most impressive win, and showed Hendrikson's horse to bo at the top of his form. Peter Bingen had a good run all the way, but seemed to have nothing in reserve at the finish, although he beat the tiring Golden Devon. Acron was left at the post, but showed wonderful speed once on the journey. A Stayor. Comfort won tho Ngahere Handicap simply because of lior staying ability. Not a brilliant performer, sho stuck to her work and fairly outstayed Jlorrijigs, a gelding by Nelson Bingen with n reputation -for s,peed that he failed to live up to. Merrijigs may bo as good as his many Coast admirers believe him to be, but in this race ho had every chance and failed. Taipoiti showed a lot of speed, but was very lucky to be socond, and it was plain that Alborn, tho driver of Merrijigs, was caught napping. An Exciting Contest. Tho Whirlwind Handicap was perhaps the most exciting race of the Meeting, for after Lady Matchlight had shown the way over tho first part, Tho Toff raced to the front and carried on the running for one round, with Great Form making up his ground, and Dillon's Pride and Lady Matchlight handy. M. Holmes drove a patient race on Lady Matchlight, and came with a burst in tho straight to win.

GORE R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (rEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) GORE, October 25.

MASTERTON R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (rRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) MASTERTON, October 23. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 130 sovs.

V.R.C. MEETING.

MELBOURNE CUP ACCEPTANCES. (BT CABLE— PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN AN» K.Z CABLE ASSOCIATION".) (B»ccived October 25th, 7.40 p.m.) MELBOURNE, October 25. Final acceotnnces for the Melbourne Cup arc:—PiUiew'iiikie 0-7; Murillo 6-1; Piastoon 8-9; Tookarby S-6; Bacchus S-5; Testile 7-0; Eridanus S-4; Thracinn W; Star d'Or S-3; VaJamita S-2; Son o' Mine 8-0; Bicolor 7-12; Devonshire 7-32; Affirm 7-10; Spear Maiden 7-S; Imitator 7-7; Killara 7-7; Valaiaian 7-7; Trivalve 7-3; Silvius 7-3; Beedos 7-5; Frilfoid 7-3; Statesman 7-2; Winalol 7-1; Eawhetu 7-1: Sacedon 7.1".; Tangible 7-0; Leontca 6-13; Merry Mint U-12. Acceptances for the Cnntolv Stakw are: Fuji San 10-5; Waranton 3-11; Metellus

TV J?-. 13 4" C; Mentillim 8-10; Tea Bell S-3; TV lute Fang 8-5; Trclyon 8-3; Ambassador S-0; Quan Tart 7-13; Elarby 7-ia-Hawick 7-U; Reputed King 7-6; HeriM* ,-i; Cheosan ,-0; Pigeon Pie 7-0; Seventh Heaven 6-13; Eeauhama 6-12; Uquee 6-11. TRAINING AT FLEMINGTON. (BT CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT V (AUSTBALIAX AXD K.Z CABLE ASSOCIATION.) MELBOURNE, October 25. The weather was fine for the gallops a* Flemmgton. On the tan, Pilliewinkie, with K. Lewis up, covered ten furlongs in 2.13. Star d'Or went a mile- in 1.47. Trivalve and Gleamlight ran ton furlongs m 2.14. Spear Jlaiden went ten furlongs in 2.17 J. On tho grass, Bicolor and Bacchus, assisted by Statesman, went twelve furlongs in 2.45. Yanls did ihe best gallop over sis furlongs, the time boinc 1.155Merry Jlint went n milo in 1.46 J. Piastoon and Tangible ran ton furlongs in 2.13-J. AVhite Fang galloped six furlongs in 1.171. Rawhetu and Winnlot went ten furlongs in 2.133. Buukio galloped ten furlongs on the tan in 2.17. Valorem did ten furlongs in 2.18. Becdos ran ten in 2.14. Seventh Heaven did a mile in 1.46}. At Caulfield, on the grass. Tea Bell and Elarby galloped seven furlon;s in 1.32. Mollison, with J. Daniels up, did a record four furlongs in 43. Devonshire, Murillo, and Killara covered a mile and a half, finishing together in 2.40. Martlmah the Bad did four furlongs in 51i. Herildo«<lid a mile in 1.4 G. Mentillini did the best seven furlouKS in 1.30. / Avant Courier covered nine furlongs on the outside in evens. T'quee ran a mile in 1.44. Kins Osric did the same. Silvias covered four furlongs in o.T. Affirm beat JVaranton over* mile in 1,45.

WANTWOOD HURDLES, of 120 sovs. 12m. Penury Rose 10 10 Tholomon 9 7 Atapo 10 7 Thisttccrown 9 G Jack o' Cashman n 5 Lantern 9 0 Ecuador 9 0 Captain Sarto 9 7 GORDON HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Royal Saxon 9 11 Redleaf 7 13 SchottiBche .. 9 5 Takaki 7 10 Strathnaver .. 8 13 Felony .. 7 . 9 King Balboa 8 13 Eyed Ova .. 7 9 MoDoy Mino S 5 Thurlow .. 7 7 Royal Head .. 8 3 WAIKAKA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. lm and a distance. Taboo 9 2 Bilbo 7 3 Pink Note .. 8 12 Miss Winkio 7 2 Vaward ., 8 8 Equerry 7 0 DOMINION HACK HANDICAP, of 125 BOVS, Good as Gold 8 13 Ace of Hearts 7 8 Money Mine ,. 8 5 Solence 7 6 Plying Mist .. 8 1 Lady Wintou 7 (i Sparkling: Eyes 7 12 Sayona 7 0 Divinial 7 9 Tembroney .. 7 C Cupid's Dart 7* 9 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 125 sov s. Of. Comic Song ., 9 8 Royal Saxon 7 5 Celerity II. .. S 10 Bugle Noto .. 7 5 Cassolette 7 (i Frivol .. 7 1 Etna 7:5 CHARLTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. 8Jf. Taboo 9 12 Sehottiseho .. 7 7 Miss Winkie ■ 8 7 Bright Mark 7 5 Doleful Ditty 8 5 Arpent 7 5 Equerry 7 12 Hurdy Gurdy 7 5 Queen Balboa 7 10 OPAWA TROT HANDICAP, of 130 ljm. . scr Jack Mac sovs. Overture . 3G Red Abbey , scr Buck Up . 36 Smoker . scr Nihilist Jun. . 72 Tarndale . scr Free Lance . 72 Miss Adonis , 24 Hector's Own . . 8.1 May Bird 21 Lucky Harold 84 Sea Hawk . 24 BALFOUR TROT (in harness), of 125 sovs. 11m. Aard , . scr young Bingen . . scr Bob Derby . scr Winnie . 12 Four Days . . scr Chrysler . 12 John Dee . scr Weo Spark . 24 Lady Zlta . scr Miss Adonis, . 24 Melba . scr Thrift . 24 Needles . scr Kiness . 30 Sissy Locanda scr Sun • Shower . . CO Willie Wilkes . scr

lm. BUYS, Brigadier Bill 10 11 Red Fuchsia 9 2 Phantasy ..10 n Gordon Swift D 2 Ardfimian .. 10 n Slasher 9 0 Hymgrcat .. 0 7 Calithe 9 .0 Sir Moment 9 7 MAIDE.V STAKES, of 110 sovs; weiehfc 9-0; 5f—Card Trick, Grcyspear—Lady Genera! filly, Spearmiss, Agreeable, Blac keyed Sue, Stanchion, Administration, Flying Binge, Australis, Fullmark, Indelible, Thu rville Sambur, Oornhill, Tragic, St. Melba, Kentish Lady. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. 6f. Polyphemus 8 9 Willow Wai 7 10 Mirousonta 8 N 3 Ladv Ideal .. 7 5 Lausanne .. 8 0 Sarc'hee 7 5 Cerf .. 7 12 Inner Harbour 7 0 LAWN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. lm. Ladyldller .. DO Ring Boy .. 7 12 Vigilance .. S 12 Glengassy .. 7 12 Grand National 8 0 Lilock 7 12 Prince Paladin 8 3 Veronese ., 7 12 Kindle .. 7 12 The Masher 7 12 MASTERTON CUP HANDICAP, of 250 soy* Um. Tresham ., 8 9 Vespcrus 7 2 Rowley .. 7 10 Wild Pigeon 7 O Waicullus .. 7 5 Ardfinnan 7 0 Willow Wai 7 2 LANSDOWNE HANDICAP, of 120 sov: 3. 6f. Imitation .. 9 4 Twink 7 9 Kalos .. 8 11 Rotowhero ., 7 7 SarcMee .. 8 8 Billion 7 4 Panther .. 8 4 Maui .. 7 ?. Ladykiller .. 8 4 Veronese .. 7 O Mandarine ... 7 11 Historic .. 7 n Raukura .. 7 11 Bizet 7 0 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. 7f. Beaumont .. 9 1 Phantasy ... 7 7 Brigadier Bill 8 0 Kilmoyler 7 7 Vesperus .. 7 13 Thurnbell 7 7 Cosmetic .. 7 7 Riverna .. 7 7 Lady Ideal .. 7 7 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. 5f. Imitation .. 9 4 Lady Orby .. 7 r, Arch Arrow 8 10 Quantum 7 " Panther .. S 4 Card Trick... 7 n Miss Pat ..7 12 Our Bob 7 n Chips .. 7 9 Skybird 7 o Oscillation 7 7 Frilford 7 O Grey Mist .. 7 7 Calithe 7 0