SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19145, 31 October 1927, Page 14

SPORTING.

THAMES J.C

TURF GOSSIP. A Stwl reminder Ls given that oc- , t piajK.cs aw! final payment* in con- »• > ion with i!i': C.J.C. Metropolitan M'.-ting are duo ;it tie club's rooms i,i 1 o'clock to-aigM. Nomina; ions for the Feikling and ; A'hlniist-Pohangina Meetings close Hoj.'.or.'oiv. Noininaiions for the Takapuna Meeting cl'j.se "n Friday. 'Jli« Summer .Electing of the Oamaru Jotkev Club will be held at Wmgatui vn Dcorinber 17th, th-:> uso of that roui-Mi lmrini: been kindly granted by : ihc J)ntip«iiii'Jockey ( hib free of rent i" the club. The programme, which v. ill include two trotting events, will be i'sned thortly. Twelve months ago the writer had ceasion to point out many defects in tin- currying out of the Banks Peninsula Racing 'Club's programme at MotuJiirara, atid it was thought, with the ••rp.-m-n«: gained at that Meeting, lhat a change for the better would have been manifest at this year's tpiing gathering. Unfortunately, this was not tho case, and practically the r-amo order of tilings prevailed on .-aturdnv. The opening event was timed to start at 1 p.m. This was appreciated by townspeople, who were thus given an opportunity of seeing more of the programme than would otherwise have been the case, but what tho public did object to was the long delays entailed in getting off the subsequent events. The last race was timed to start at 5.40 p.m., hut it was half an hour late. The reason for fhis was attributed to the totalisator, which failed to close at the advertised lime set out in the official programmes, and instead of tho machine ceasing operations at "about 5.35" as provided for in tho hooks, it did not do so until after six o'clock. Probably the ilub v. .is guarded by tho word "about," but patrons had just enuso for complaint, and if had weather had prevniled, it is possible that the assemblage would have dwindled down to small proportions long before the final event. Tho riders and horses were apparently not considered, as they, perforce, had_ to undergo iong waits at tho post, which, with a cold wind blowing, was by no means a pleasant undertaking. The shortage of stalls was another matter that gave rise to dissatisfaction, as with tho largo number of horses engaged, which had to be kept on tho course all day, the covering was totally inadequate. There were many other rietaijs missing that are necessary for the proper control of a Meeting that could be mentioned, but it is probable the club officials will realise that some Mjbstnntia! improvement will have to be effected if they desire a continuance of pntronago from tho public, owners, end trainers. ' Luminant, who recorded a nieritoricus victory at Motukarara on Saturday, wan bred by her owner, Mr G. (•'ould. Her dam, Sunglow, by Multiform from .Otterden, dam of Martian, it bred on great staying lines, and has thrown proved performers over a distance, eo it is reasonable to suggest that Luminant, with staying blood on both sides, may develop into a winner of important races. She is engaged in the New Zealand Oaks next week, and her number will not bo neglected. Princess' Mnfalda went through last J toason without a win, her record being two seconds and six thirds for seventeen starts. She was only beaten >y a narrow margin in tho Trial Stakes at Motukarara on Saturday, after making the pace practically all tho way, and it may bo that she will have a better innings this season. Tho Leigh ton gelding, Wreath of Myrtle, gave promise of good things when lie won the Maiden Stakes at tho Christclmrch Hunt Meeting in July last, but in his subsequent efforts ho has not fulfilled expectations. Spode, winner of the Halswell Hack Handicap at Motukarara on Saturday, is a cast-off of Mr V. lliddiford, who bred her. She aud Note were sold about tho same time to make room for other horses, and it was mentioned by their trainer, S. J. Reid, that they were.the fastest pair over a short journey he had in his stable. They have / paid their way since Changing hands, ' bat are not likely to be over labelled high-class. The Solferino gelding. Buoyant, is to join Donnellnn and Shannahan's stable at Uiccarton.

Red Queon, dam of Master Clarence and Gay Queen, produced a foal to Arrowsmith last week. Jarretiero ran two fair races at tlio Bunks Peninsula Meeting on Saturday, bat did not fcollcct any stake money. She has been an expensive proposition to her joint owners, and it will be & difficult matter to win a race with her in tho summer months, Unless on the Coast. Although the surface of the track at Motukarara was excellent, there was a certain fiponginess in tho ground that did not appeal to gallopers, who tire never at holne on anything but firm going. Footfall and Scoff are two in this category, and their efforts to set-' tl» down to serious work were, to say the least, disappointing. Sagittarius, Motor Smash, and Ophir were' others who did not seem able to handle tho ground. Amor, who was purchased by Mr F. "Willianison shortly after the loss of £un Up, ran a surprisingly good race in the Halswell Hack Handicap at Motukarara on Saturday. He had not *hotrn any promise iu his truck work. Prior to tho Banks Peninsula Meeting, Projector had galloped well on the tracks, but it was not expected that ho would finjnt out the finish of a sixfurlong race. Taking Saturday's performance as a guide, matters look favourable for him in his future efforts' over hurdles. Again Hoylako has disappointed. No excuse is ottered for his poor showing, but as ho is a lazy Customer, riding him with tho whip from start to finish would probably make him do his best. It will be remembered that J. Barry never gave him a moment's peace when he won at tlio Grand National Meeting.

Much interest was evinced in a Kallop at Hiccarton on Saturday between Te Monanui, Star Stranger, and Darid Garrick. An even pace was eot irom the start, as evidenced by tho fact that practically tho same time, 13 sec, was registered for each furlong, the full journey being covered in 1.31. Te Monanui had a slight advantage of Star Stranger at the post, with Darid Gurrick about half a length away.

tromit Cavour'fi display in the principal ovent at Motukafara on Saturday must havo been disconcerting to thoHO intimately concerned, as there was a vast difference between his form in the race and that shown in his recent track gallops. He was never in a winning position, and fi-iohed an appreciable distance from the winner. Margaret Birney is setting out this •easou to establish a record of third placings. She is certainly a mare chocktful of gatneness, and a win for her and her enterprising owner-trainer, would he well received ia racing circles.

An impressive gallop was witnessed at Biccarton on Saturday Lotwecn Bett--I<on Light and Tiega. 'Carrying even weights they ran together practically throughout, and coniplotod thd journey in 1.4G 1-5. The first two furlongs were run ia 26sec, and the concluding four furlougg in 53 1-5. Beacon Light has I'cen in favour for the New Zealand tu P . tho r"t f ow weeks, but

his trainer is not enamoured of his chances. He lias not done the desired amount of work with him and, in Waddell's opinion, the gelding is not_ in such advanced order as ho was this time twelve months ago, when he unfortunately broke down.

Rapier made the field in tho Akaroa Handicap look fairly cheap when it came to the concluding furlong. Ha carried his 9-6 with apparent ease, and when it is considered his weight in tho New Zealand Cup is 231b less, it would not be surprising to see him elevated to the position of favourite for next Saturday's race.

Two eiises of stable apprentices depriving their employers of first prize money occurred at Motukarara on Saturday, wh;>n Spodc, with A. Eastwood up, beat Projector in the Halswell Hack Handicap, and Moratorium, with R. Bealc in the saddle, defeated Gold Mint in the Le Bon's Handicap. Footfall lost an army of friends by his indifferent showing in the Akaroa Handicap on Satnrday. It has always been recognised that ho cannot handle anything over the borderline of firm going, and his rider stated after the race that his attempt, to gallop on the unaccustomed Motukarara going was vety- feeble indeed. Those who have pinned their faith to Warstep's son in the New Zealand Cup need not take too much notico of Saturday's race under the circumstances stated, as the gallop would do him a certain amouni of gool, and ho has got through a more solid preparation than any other candidate.

Shirley, who has always raced well at Ricca'rton, was galloped five furlongs on the outside of the course proper on Saturday, and in her usual easy style traversed the distance in 1-3, the last half mile taking 50 2-5. She is looking in great heart at present, and is sure to play a prominent part in tho decision of the Stewards' Handicap.

Ophir never threatened danger at any part of the Akaroa Handicap on Saturday, and it is evident he is more in his element on a firm track.

Goosestep had everything in his favour in the Le Bon's Handicap at Motukarara on Saturday, but he cracked up badly in the ruu home, and the best hag probably been seen of Footfall's half-brother.

Martarma, Battlement, and Piuthair were associated in a serviceable gallop over a mile and a quarter at Riccarton on Saturday. Battlement was knocked back Shortly after the dispatch, and thereafter never got near the other pair, finishing a long way in the rear. The first two furlongs took 26sec, four 54sec, and six 1,20, and the time for the full journey was 2.13 2-5, the last mile being Covered in 1.d7 2-5, and the concluding four furlongs in 53 1-5. Piuthair, With a concession in weight, had a slight advantage over Martarma at the po3t. It was a good gallop on the part of this pair, but Battlement's exhibition Was very disappointing.

Pcho had her third race this season when she contested the Le Boil's Handicap on Saturday. She was prominent fof a While, but finished well outside the placed division. Fresco, who had not raced since last, made his reappearance in the Le* Bon's Handicap at Motukarara on Saturday, but he was tailed off from the start, and finishod ft long way back. A speedy piece of work -was accomplished at Biccarton on Saturday by the two-year-olds Banket. (Psychology —Oroflno), Flicker (Paper Money—lllume), and Te Atiawa (Chief Euler— Wake Up), who happed off from tho four furlong post together. They finished in the order named in 40 3-5, a smart performance considering that they galloped on the outside of trestles placed well away front tho fails. Australis, a winner at Masterfcon on Saturday last, is an attractive l&dklttg ,two-yoar*old gelding bv Lord Quex from Sunspot, bred by Mr Wv G. Stead. He was sold to his present owner for 175 guineas at the Tfentham January sales. One of the best goll6ps recorded on Saturday at Kiccarton was that between Clarinda and Vertigern, who finished close together after traversing seven furlongs in the good timo of 1.30 1-5. Clarinda is an improbable starter in tho New Zealand Cup, but she may run prominently in her other engagements. As a two'ycar-old Expense (Paper Money—Lady Jean II.) Was taken to Sydney with Mr A. 8. Williams's team by J. Hi Jcfferd, and was expected to win the Gimcrack Stakes. She failed, and on Monday last she had her first start in New Zealand. She descended to maiden company at WaipaWa, and according to all accounts won comfortably. Expense is well enough bred and the possessor of speed to do better than this.

No mention has been made frdm Cnristchurch of the fact that Grand Knight has been scratched for the Stewards' Handicap (says the "Dominion"). Mr Rlddifora withdrew him on Tuesday morning. Although • net Considered (m his form good enough for the big sprint race, Grand. Knight' will go to Rjccarton for other engagements/ and will bo accompanied by Wild Pigeon and Staghunter. Jeraidar and Shot Silk have been scratched for all engagements at the C.J.C. Meeting* The other three will leave on Monday night.

Mr T. Quealy, who was secretary of the Banks Peninsula Racing Club for many years, was unable to be present at Saturday's fixture, owing to being indisposed. It was the first occasion he had missed attending a Meeting at Motukarara for forty years.

The flags on the Motukarara racecourse on Saturday were flown at halfmast as a mark of respect to the late Mr J. F. Buchanan, who was president of tne club.

A Melbourne cable message says that the first prifce in the Melbourne Cup will be £9998.

TROTTING NOTES. Acceptances for events to be decided on the opening day of the New Zealand Metropolitan T.CVs Spring Meeting close to-morrow at noon, when a final payment of 10 sots for the New Zealand Cup Handicap also falls duo. At present there are nineteen horses engaged in the big evont, and no definite announcement has yet been made that any will not be paid up for, though Sheik, who is in Australia, is not likely to arrive at this late hour. It seems that all, with the exception of Sheik, and perhaps Queen's Own, will face the fetarter. A field of seventeen horses is, as a rule, altogether too big for a raco of this description, but in this case it has not lessened the interest taken in it.

A. Butterfield will drive Escapade in. the New Zealand Gup, and if Queen's Own faces the starter, the Addington trainer, E. 0. McDermott, will probably hold tho reins.

Black Admiral will not be brought to Addington for any trials previous to the New Zealand Trotting Cup being decided, but he has beon doing everything asked of him by his trainer, M. B. Edwards, at Yaldhurst: Up to the prosent Edwards has not attempted any two mite record breaking efforts with the Mack gelding, but -yesterday he sent him a mile an* a half in 3.19, an cVofi pace being maintained all through. Black Admiral should strip a very fit horse at Addington next week, and he pos*o6se« a chance second to none.

Cardinal Logan, the Tilling favourite for the New Zealand Cup, is satisfying his owner-trainer, A. Hendrikscn, but ho has accomplished nothing of note since his, successful trip to the West Coast.

E. C. McDermott took the opportunity to give Master Audo a race at the Banks Peninsula Meeting on Saturday, and tho Great Audubon golding started in the Little River Trot from 120 yds behind. Though he did not get within striking distance of the leaders he gave a good clean exhibition, arid the race will do him a world of good. He has been doing well in his work at Addington.

Audacious is coming into favour for the New Zealand Cup, and reports from Lauriston, where he is trained by 0. E. Hooper, are most favourable. Queen's Own, in the same stable, is hot, as yet, a certain starter, for she has had an interrupted preparation owing to a leg injury.

who take an interest in lightharness races got little assistance at Motukarara on Saturday through the horses not carrying numbered saddlecloths. With practically half the horses and drivers unknown to the general public, the task of following the race with any degree of interest was mado almost impossible. Numbered arm-bands arc all very well in their way, but numbered saddle-cloths are better. In this respect the judge had his task made doubly difficult, especially in tho second trot, when the light was not so good as earlier in the clay.

"the Yaldhurst trainer, M. B. Edwards, produced two promising four-year-olds at the Banks Peninsula Meeting on Saturday, in Tommy Dillon and Brown Admiral. The former, by Harold Dillon from a Rothschild mare, mado all his own running, and was un- j lucky to bo beaten on the post by Bin- J gen Patch, who had gone to a break i a few yards before the judge was reached. In the Little River Handicap Trot, Brown Admiral represented the stable, and he in turn was just beaten. Brown Admiral is by Wavcrley 4.3S 3-5 (a son of Galindo and the great brood mare Thelma), while his dam, Pleasant Drive, is bv King Cole —Queen's Drive (dam of Black Admiral), and has already left two very useful performers in Dalnahino and Dalineny. Brown Admiral is a very promising young pacer, who will yet win in bettor company than he met on Saturday. Soon after tho, start of the Duvauchellc Handicap Trot at Motukarara on I Saturday a mix-up occurred between Royal Time and Lord Bountiful, with a result that the latter dislodged his driver from the sulky. An enquiry into the interference that took place was held by the stewards, G. Cameron, driver "of Lord Bountiful, and G. Crozier (Royal Timo), being called be fore them. It came out in evidence that Royal Time was starting in her first race, and hor driver, G. Crozier, was having his first drive. Under these circumstances the stewards took a lenient View Of the case and fined Crozier £1 for incompetent rcmsmanship. Tho stewards also considered a protest lodged against Bingcn Patch for not keeping to his proper gait when noarihg the postj but the protest was dis-' missed.

RICCARTON NOTES* Tho conditions wore ideal for training operations at Ricearton on Saturday, but, owing to a largo number of horses being booked to race at Motukarara, there was not a great amount of fast work, the majority of the gallops being confined to visiting horses which arrived on Thursday. The outside of - the cotirSO proper Was thrown open, with trestles placed twenty foot out from the rails. This provided splendidl going, and some fast times were recorded. In addition tb the gallops mentioned elsewhere, the following work was executed i l -*' Talisker was tho first OUt, covering six furlongs in 1.17. Paperchase, assisted by Starflight, galloped) seven furlongs in 1.31 2-5. Rigmarole strode over four furlongs in SO, and Don.Jose beat Noteworthy over the same distance in 4.9 4-5. Noteworthy'a display was disappointing. Front Rank and Sudden Storm "were companions in a mile gallop, finishing together in 1.47 1-5. < Joy King was not extended to run four furlongs in 51. Centrepieco was better than Sky Quest over seven furlongs covered in 1.31 1-5.

Heisler ran six furlongs in 1.19, This gelding, who was put on the schooling list last season, has been at the barrier several times recently and given no trouble. Aberfeldy (I. Tilson) had his .first schooling task since the Grand National Meeting. He did not give a good exhibition over the two hurdlles he negotiated, but will show improvement! in his next effort.

Kenmoro ran down four furlongs in

Tea Miss (Tea Tray—Miss Girons)* a favoured Welcome Stakes candidate, was given easy work, as also were Laughing Prince, Avro. and Mahdahe. Agrion, Eulalie, Childsplay, Full Feather. Bennanee, and Phillipic we're restricted to light tasks.

ADDINGTON NOTES. GREAT BINGEN'S GREAT RACE. After being well watered very early on Saturday morning, the track at Addington provided fast going When work started an hour or so later. Clonmel (A. Butterfield) and! Proud Ata (J. Deyell) were the first to tfy conclusions, in an evenly run mile, and, though they finished on terms, the farmer had most in reserve as the post was reached. NebsoU Ata was a bit above himself, as in several sprinting tasks ho left hia feet.

Concliff, appearing as bright and peacocky as ever, had Bell Harold as a companion in a useful run.over ono mile and three-quarters, lliey were never off the bit;

After several short sprints Bridget Galindo, who looks very well, had the assistance of Marlindo. over a well-run mile.

Young Blake and Elzear, both looking in the pink of condition, wero companions over one mile and threel- - and the showing given by the pair was a good one. HaUimi, who is very fresh, was given short sprinting tasks. Epigram had Wairua as a helpmate over a nicoly-ruh mile. Randolph, looking in robust order, pleased by the way ho hit out when covering one mile and a half. Little Logan and Lady Embrace, breaking away from the mile disc, raced on terms practically all the way and registered fairly good time. St. Maura, with Pan Yan in saddle as a companion over the earlier stages. was worked out over one mile and threcquarters She came home over the last quarter very fast Locanda Mae (A. Fleming) had the assistance of Bold Bill Logan Holme over a run 6f one mile and a half. The two last-named pair led the black gelding past the md© peg in 1.8 2-5. and, though hot going so fast, they reached the two-mile mark in 2.19 1-5. Tho Cup horse now in-

creased his speed, and Logan Holme, having had enough, fell back a little as Locanda Mac raced up to Bold Bill. Bold Bill contested every inch of the ground in the run home, but the Cup horse beat him a short length in 3.26. Locanda Mac has been causing Fleming a little uueasiness for a few days, but got through his work in good style and was apparently quite sound as he left the track. There was quite a large and representative gathering of well-known trotting enthusiasts and a fair sprinkling of the fair sex'when tho Cup horses, Great Bingen (D. Withers), Acron (J. Bryce, jmiT). Great Hope (J. Bryce, sen.), and Kohara (A. Bryce), came on to the track, which was now dry and fast. Logan Park (W. J. Tomkinson) and Harry Audubon (R. Pollock) joined in the work-out, which proved one of tho at headquarters for a long tithed .After a plentiful indulgence in sprinting tasks, they gathered at the two-mile post and went away at the first attempt. Logan Park was the first to break the line, with Harry Audubon as his nearest attendant, Acron about three lengths back, a couple of lengths in front of Kohara, while Great Hope was fully the same distance away, and about six lengths clear of Great Bingen. Harry Audubon and Logan Park raced past the mile peg just clear of Acron, but racing past tho post (1.8) Acron was almost with them, while Kohara, Great Hope, and Great Bingen were doing it well. Across the top and past the two-mile peg Logan Park had a slight advantage, while Acron was up with Harry Audubon. Tho first round took 1.41. As they swept past tho mile post (2. 15 2-0) the back-markers were closing up fast. Racing up the straight and past tho post for the final circuit, Kohara was almost with Logan Park, the mile and a quarter being done in 2.49. Across the top and past tho two-mile post Harry Audubon was eased off, and Acron was just trailing tho leaders (3.21). Going ajong the back Kohara was showing slightly in front of Logan Park, with Acron right up, and! as they raced pfcst tho mile peg (3.54) Great Hope and Great Bingen were up with them. As they swung round the home turn Logan Park eased off. and a little further on Acron cried a go. Great Hope, having reached Kohara, led past tho distance, where Withers was coming very fast with Great Bingen, and in a splendid finish lie just got up to Great Hope iu tho last few strides j and beat him by a littlo over a neck, ! with Koiiar.t about two_ lengths and a I half further away. Jvcroii was four lengths further back, and then came Logan Pari;. The last-named gave a j brilliant showing so far as ho went, a little over one mile and three-quarters. The times were as follows: Great Bingen, 4.21 2-5. Great Hope, 4.23 4-5. Kohara, 4.24 3-5. Acton, 4.20 2-5. Great Bingen went his last milo and a half in 0.14 2-5, the last mile in 2.8, the last half-milo in 5!) 3-5, and the last quarter in 27. 1-5, and on top of these figures ho had to come round on tho extreme outside and well out at that • , , The big crowd quickly melted away, otherwise they would have witnessed another very fine .performance on the part of Moneyspider. Though he made ono slight skip just before he-had gone a mile, his last mile and a half of a two-milo work-out was one of the best ever seen on tho track, not so much oil account of tho time niade but lor the splendid way he did it. Katute, assisted! by a stable-mate, a near relative of Kohara, gave a good showing over one mile and a half. By his splendid showing and determined finish with Great Bingen over tho last furlong, Groat Hope greatly impressed many of those who witnessed the Clip trial.

BANKS PENINSULA E.G. SATURDAY'S MEETING. RAPIER'S IMPRESSIVE VICTORY. The Banks Peninsula Racing Club was favoured with pleasant climatic conditions for "its Spring gathering at Motukarara on Satibday, and a satisfactory assemblage from Alt pVts of the district was attracted by the promise Of a day's interesting racing. Tho contest for tho Akaroa- Handicap served as a special draw Card, and much enthusiasm was evinced when tho good class field was paraded. Willi thrco exceptions the public were fairly accurate in their selections, and it can safely bo said that all enjoyed tho outing. Speculation on tho totalisator was fairly brisk, the sum handled being £10,766, as compared with £8152 for the correspond- ! ing Meeting last year, representing an iut crease of £2614. Results:—

OKAIN'S TRIAL STAKK6, of 80 sovs: second 15, third 0. Weight 8-0. 7f.

1. G. Gould's ch f LUMINANT by Thuru- . ham—j-Shnglow Syra A. Mcssorvy 1 4. Elkers and Brown's b m Princess Ma-

falda syrs car. 8-2J .. E. Shaw 2 3. T. P. Claridge's b s Donne 4yrß A. E. Ellis 3

5 Beaming D. Cotton; 6 Quarterdeck W. BroWn; & Wreath of Myrtle C. Emerson; 9 St. Nicholas R. Beale; 7 Spearman car. 8-3 C. Mitchell; 8 Motion C. Eastwood also started.

Princess Mafalda acted as pacemaker from tho start and lod into tho home straight from Amor, Wreath of Myrtle, and Donne. Luminattt Came through tho field from inside the distance, and in an exciting finish boat Princess Mafalda by a neck, with tho samo margin between second and third. ' Quarterdeck was fourth. Time, 1.34. Winner trained by W. G. Hobbß, Ridcarton. # HALSWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovfi! second 15, third 5. 6f. 8. Miss C. Wilson's ch f SPODE by Tea Tray—Exclusive 4yrs 7-5 A. Eastwood 1 10. G. G. Holmes's b g Projector aged 8-0 Car. 8-11 .. .. E. SUaw 2 9. F. Williamson's br g Amor 3yrs 7-0 C. Eastwood 3

4 Note 6-13 A. E. Ellis; 2 Hoylakd 8-10 C. Bmftrson; 3 Motor Smash 8-4 R. Covcny; 1 Scoff 7-0 car. 7-1 lj D. Cotton; 6 Fair Exchange 7-8 car. 7-11 R. Beale; 4 Jarretiere 7-8 car. 7-10 R. Morris; 7 Homegato 7-0 car. 7-2J W. Brown; 13 Salamat 7-0 car. 7-G F. Woods; 11 Gay Vera 7-0 R. Chisholm; 13 Diana's Lad 7-0 car. 7-1 A. Messervy also started.

Spode was the early leader, and in a good finish Withstood ft determined challenge by Projector and beat him by half a length, with Amof two lengths away in third place. Nolo was fourth. Time, 1.18. Winner trained by A. E. Wormald, Ricearton.

DUVAUCHELLE HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 85 sovs; cccond 15, third 5. 2.26 class. lm If. 2. P. F. Clinton's b g BINGEN PATCH by Nelson Bingen—Bonniewood 6yrs 12 ... .. N. L. Price 1 3. R. Grant's b g Tommy Dillon 4yrs scr '" ■ M. B. Edwards 2 8. T. J. Wright's b to Mary Locanda syrs sci* .. H. C. Law 3

18 Shirley Dillon scr; 19 Bonnie Locanda scr; 3 Nurmi scr bracketed with Tommy Dillon; 7 Jackie Logan scr and Antelope scr bracketed; 9 Lord Bountiful scr; 19 Our Nelson scr; 14 Lady Brent scr; 21 Direct Chimes scr; 15 Royal Time scr; 4 Reta Nelson scr; 10 Dick Logan scr; 1G Du Maurier scr; 17 Haerenga Pai scr; 1 Royal Authoress 12; 13 Miss Dorothy 24; 5 Prologuo 24; 6 Sarella 30; 12 Auto Minto 30: 21 Oriole 48; 11 Vecto 48; 21 General Bingeii 120 also started. Tommy Dillon led into the straight from Bingen Patch. the latter finished resolutely and caught Tommy Dillon on the post, gaining the verdict by a short head, four lengths separating second and third. The favourite was fourth. Times—2.43, 2.44, 2.40. Winner trained by N. L. Trice, Sockburn. AKAROA HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; "second 20. third 10. ljm. 1. G. G. Holmes's b b RAPIER by Greyspear—Anitea 6yrs 9-G C. Emerson 1 2. J. S. Barrett's blk g Satrap 3yrs 7-0 • .1. King 2 4. H. Ellis's b m Margaret Birney uyrs 7-2 It. C'oveiiy 3 2 Count Cavour 10-1 F. C. Porter bracketed with. Satrap; 3 Footfall 10-0 F. E. Jones; 6 Assurance 7-10 A. Messervy; 5 Ophir 7'o tar. 7-2 W. Brown also started. Margaret Birnej' and Satrap were the leaders to the straight, but in tbe vuu home Rapier gradually overhauled Siitrap and Won in attractive style by a length and a half; Margaret Birney being four lengths away third. Assurance was fourth. Time, 2.10 2-5 i Winner trained by H. Nurse, Ricearton. LB BON'S HANDICAP, of 100 sots; second 15. third 5. 7f. 5. W. «t. Doyle'.« b g MORATORIUM by Cyrs 7-7 car. 7-4 R. Beale 1

8. X Black's br g Gold Mint syrs 7-11 | A. Eastwood 2 C \. McAulay's b g Sir Roy 4yrs S-7 : F. E. Jones 3 < 6 Rascal 8-13 A. E. Kills; 1 Thorndalo 9-1 inc. 7 pen'F. C. Porter: S Fresco 8-6 E. Shaw; 4 Gooscstep $-o C. Emerson; 7 Pebo 7-12 car. 8-15 J. V. Jennings; 9 Flaming Ray 7-7 car. 7-9 R. Rickarby also started. ?laming Ray piloted the field into the straight, but at the distance post Moratorium took°chnrge, and, stalling off challenges by Gold Mint and Sir Koy, won comfortably bv two lengths, a neck separating second and third. Rascal was fourth. Time, 1.30 3-5. Winner trained by Miss h. Doyle, Leeston. j KAITUXA HIGH-WEIGHT HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; second 15, third G. 2. - } ENCE by Clarencoux —Red Queen •lyrs 0-9 car. 9-9 i• - W. Scobio 1 7. Miss E. D. Rob)U3on's ch g Gaybird ovrs 9-3 • • • • II- Mnrshall 2 4 J M. Samson's ch g Wreath of Myrtle 3vrs 9-10 • • • • A. E. Ellis S S Jarrctiere 9-10 J. W. Jennings; 3 Armchair 9-S E. Shaw; G Lancer 9-7 I. Tilson; 3 No Responso 9-4 A. G. Campbell; 9 Purple Plume 9-2 !-'. Hall; 1 Scrambler 9-0 G. .Salt also started. Scrambler was in charge at tho home turn, but Master Clarenco then headed her and was "not troubled to win by > four lengths from Gaybird, with Wreath of Myrtle three lengths awav third. Jarrctiere was fourth. Time, 1.46 4-5. Winner trained by K. Emerson. Riccarton. I

BRACKENFIELD FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; second 15, third 5. sf. 1. J. R. McKenzie's b g MONEY ORDER bv Paper Money—Kilrea ayrs 9-4 P. O. Porter 1 3. R. 11. L. Simmons's br g Arrowmir oyrs S-l car. 7-12 .. R. Beale 2 4. R. 'Ellis's br m Finora aged 7-11 R. Covcny 3 2 Sagittarius 8-7 F. E. Jones; 5 Piekaninnv 7-0 A. Eastwood also started. Money Order assumed command shortly after the start and won comfortably by two lengAs from Arrowmir, who beat Finora by a neck. Pickaninny was fourth. Time, 1.3 1-5. Winner trained by T. H. Gillett, Riccarton.

LITTLE RIVER HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 110 sovs; second 15, third 5. ;i.40 class. lira. 9. W. J. Smith's b m SARELLA by St. Swithin —Necessity aged 60 D. Withers 1 3. R. Grant's b g Brown Admiral 4yrs scr M. B. Edwards 2 5. J. D. Smith's b g Mac Dillon syrs 36 Owner 3

8 Brown Logan scr and No Foar eor bracketed; 13 Lifebuoy scr; 3 Lord Bountiful scr bracketed with Brown Admiral; 10 Culliusville scr; 6 Frills scr and Dahlia Dillon scr bracketed; H Great Audo ecr; 7 Audubon Lad scr; 12 Rose Marie scr; 15 Shirlcv McKinnoy scr; 19 Direct Chimes scr; 1 Sadio Huou 24; 14 Lady Cio 48; 2 Heroic 48; 16 Ivor 48: 4 Roldena 00 inc. 30 pen; 13 Auto Minto 60; 20 Oriole 72; 1C Mastor Audo 168 also started.

! Mac Dillon led for tho greater part of the i journey, with Frills and Brown Admiral in attendance. Sarella came with a good run in the straight to win by a neck, with Mac Dillon a length away third. No Fear was fourth. Times—3,3o 4-5, 3.42, 3.".9 1-5. % Winner trained by owner.

NOTES ON THE RACING, j likely Oaks Candidate. The day's programme opened with the Okains Trial Stakes, from which Amor, The Bailiff, Craftsman, Kiliavan, Diana's Lad, Coupling, Sea Gay, and Court Jester Were withdrawn. Luminanfc was mado a much better favourite than Wreath of Myrllo and Donne, and these three were the only candidates seriously considered. Motion was-left standing from nn otherwise good start. The first to break the Jino was Beaming, hut he soon surrendered his position to Princess Mafalda, who led St. Nicholas, Donne, and Spearman along the back. At tlio far turn, j Princess Mafalda held charge, from Spearman, Beaming, and Donne, who were in lino in front of Wreath of Myrtle, Quarterdeck, and Beaming, the favourite at this stage being second to last. The order did not undergo any change until the run home was commenced, Where Wreath of Myrtle, Donne, and tiuminnnt challenged the leader. Wreath of Myrtle could not sustain h'l3 run, and Princess Mnfalda, Luminant, and Donne engaged in an interesting finish, Luminant making a determined run on the vails to beat Princess Mafalda by a neck, with Donna, who failed to finish on, a similar distance away third. Quarterdeck was a length behind Donne, and then came Wreath of Myrtle, Beaming, and Spearman, with St. Nicholas a bad last. Luminaht Was responsible for a very creditable race, as she had a lot of ground to make up and was fortunate to get A run on the rails over tho concluding stages. She is bred on staying lines, and now that sho has recorded her second victory this season, she should do good sorvico fer W. G. Ilobbs's stable. Princess Matilda rnu one of her best races to date, as after acting as pacemaker practically from the dispatch, she only suffored defoat in tho last couple of strides. Do'nne looked a winner ,half-day down the running, but tho distance found a weak point in him. Tho Ohokeboro representative. Quarterdeck, finished close up to tho placed horses, but Wreath of Myrtle and Beaming nover threatened any danger at tho business end. i Spodo's Surprise. ' There were several defections from the j Halswoll Hack Handicap, comprising Solgelc, Armchair, Amorist, The Bailiff, To Awhina, j and Lady Swinton. In a fair hotting pool, i Scoff carried fifty mors tickets than wero I entrusted to Hoylake, but neither ever showed signs of lilting a' place. The little-fancied Spodc was the first to show out from the barrier and led along tho back, from Amor and Note, with Fair Exchange'and Scoff text. Spode was still in front at the far turn, followed by Scoff, Amor, nnd Note. Scoff ivas unable to carry on, and Projector came on tho scene. Ho finished strongly, but Spodo stuck to her task well, and, holding off the hurdler, ■ gained a meritorious Victory by a bare half-length. Amor was two lengths away third, closely followed by Note, Jarrotiere, Homogato, and Motor Smash, the last to finish being Pair Exchange, Hoylake, and Salamat. Tho winner was supported heavily in her starts at Kurow and Oamaru recently, but she compounded on each occasion after leading for five furlongs. It was generally conceded she would put Up the same performance in thiß race, but, well handled in the straight, she finished on determinedly. Projector was another surpiso packet, .as he only had twenty tickets against his name. He appeared to have Spbde's measure inside the distance, and would have beaten her in another couple of strides.

Au Exciting rinißli,

The scratching of Connie Dillon, Horotane, Svlvio Logan, Lady BarOnia, and Trespass left a field of twenty-five starters in the Duvauehetie Handicap Trot, and with more than half of these starting off tho limit mark it was only to be expected that some troublo would be experienced. Royal Timo gavo a "ood deal of bother, but when the word to go was given Tommy Billon, Shirley MeKtnuoy, and Lord Bountiful went away very smartlv, but Lord Bountiful got foul of Royal Time "and came down. Tommy Dillon was then left with a good lead of a hunch which included Bingen Patch, Royal Time, Royal Authoress, and Sarella. Bingen Patch made up a good deal of ground rounding the top turn, and continuing his run in tho straight, just got lip in time to Win by the narrowest of margins from Tommy Dillon, -with Mary Locanda in third place. Bingbn Patch had been seen out at tho recient Methven T.C. and -North Canterbury RC. Meetings, showing a lot of speed at tho latter place for the greater part of the jouvnev. It seemed that on this occasion ha had had enough at the end of nine furlongs, as ho broke when the final pinch came. Tommy Dillon went rt great race, for ho has been in work but a short time and was making his first apponrance. He is a four-year-old gelding bv Harold Dillon—Rothschild marc, and should turn out useful when more seasoned. Mary Locanda, after being prominentr'*hll the way, finished third, and Royal Authoress, the favourite, was fifth, just in front of Nurini and Sarella.

Rapier's Cup Trial,

The principal event, the Akaroa Handicap, excited much interest, but the betting was confined to Rapier, tho Barrett bracket, and Footfall. Rapier was always favourite, jus number showing £430, with the coupled horses carrying £354, and Footfall £313. Rapier was tho first to become prominent from tho barrier rise, Margaret Birney and Ophir being tho slowest to move off. Going out of the straight, Rapier led Footfall. Count Cavour, Satrap, Assurance, Margaret Birney, and Ophir in that order. As the back stretch was entered. Margaret Birney took charge from Satrap, Footfall, Assurance and Rapier, but at tho six furlong post Footfall lost his place. At the far turn Margaret Birney and Satrap were together in front of Assurance and Rnpicr. and were still in command nt the straight entrance, where Satrap shock oir his companion. At th# distance post the Derby candidate bad two lengths advantage of the favourito, but commencing tho rnu home Rapier gamely responded to his riders call, and although it appeared that he would be unable to overhaul Satrap, the laUer failed to withstand the favourite s challenge and suffered defeat Ijy a length and a hah. Margaret Birney was a good third, four lengths away, a length in front of Assurance, who was well clear of Count Cavour, Oplnr, and Footfall, tho last-named trio finishing in The winner recorded a comparatively easy victorv, and finished strongly, giving the imnre«sion that ft longer journey would not have "troubled him. Satrap was responsible for a solid rado, and his performance in so decisively beating all but the Winner will brine his Derby prospects into favour. Margaret Birney again showed her consistency amongst good Sues, ahd recorded her fourth third placing in handicap races this season, durance must be credited with a pleasing pffftrt and his future can be viewed with onfid'ence. Both Couht Cavour and Footfall disappointed their connexions and admirers, in y\eToi their New Zealand Cup engagements. Moratorium's Comfortable Win. Thfl withdrawals from the Le Bon's Handiwere Moorland, Tarleton, Mime, The „„ p rn No Response, Beaming, and Coupi- i and of the remainder Thorndalc carried lll\ as against £260 on Sir Roy and £235 n fi'nld Mint, the last-named gave Iroub a at the start, but all got away on favourable

term.. After Teho had no««»JtJ{r «•£ pied tho lead, Plaining Ray shot to J tne iron* And led alone the. back from Goosestep .£.• oal, and Moratorium, with the rems bunched. There was little change ™*%™ far turn and into tho "trai?M. out heads were turned for home *>»™ n | f w ~ } f ro m done with, and Moratorium took /harßo "\. Goosestep and Rascal with Gold mgr a forward move on tho r , a ," s -,..,.„,,„ nn d B^ean!o- G and Flaming Ray, with Fresco last. Moratorium was responsible for » goo. effort in finishing third in the Fernside Han dicap at Rangiora. after g» ting away bi.db, but this fact was apparentlj oi o. investors, who allowed tto lftdy-trt'»W sew ing to par n good price. Gold Mint ?** »<•• favoured Vith an uninterrupted passage and did well to gain second money. Sir Koy would benefit by the race, as ho »""! d , d , ™£ of a gallop, and will bo seen to bet er -idvan tago later. Rascal and Goosestep had c\«y chance, but wc-re not dangerous ovei tiu ue eiding stages. An Overdue Succosss. ■ Sir Geo. Clifford's representative Scrambler was made a .solid favourite for the ka;itnna High-Weight Hack Handicap, caryiin, 471 tickets, tho second 00 " 1 * ™n»™ Clarence, attracting £233, while No Kesponse was third choice with £129. Scrambler gate trouble at the start,, but got well away, on > to be chopped out over the first furlong. Lancer and Jarretiero wore in command ei • tering the back, but Scrambler assumed control, aud at the far turn was clear of Jarretiero, Lancer, and Wreath of Myrtle, wuh No Responso and Master Clarenco next, lne last-named ran up beside Scrambler at the home bend, nnd the favourite gradually fell back beaten. Master, Clarence had ni substantial lead from Gaybird, Wreath of Myrtle, Jarretiore. Lancer, aud No Response enteiiug tho straight, and without being further troubled went on to win in a comfortable manner bv four lengths, Gay Bird boating ! Wreath of Myrtle by three lengths. Jarretiero was ft creditable fourth in *r°ut of No Response, Lancor, Armchair, and lurplo Plume, with Scrambler tailed off. Master Clarence's display was vor.y attractive, and gavo indications that mofu successes will come his way, »s ho is a bold galloper, and shows signs of being capablo o£ mastering a distance of ground. Gaybird has not douo much racing this soason and should pav his way later. Wreath of Myrtla was always in the picture but failed to 880 the journey out. Brilliant Money OrderThe Brackeufield Flying Handicap was in realitv an exercise canter for Money Order, who was entrusted with £7IB, as compared with £216 invested on Sagittarius. Ho took chargo after the field settled down, and was joined by Finora nt the far turn. Tho paw lod into tho straight from Arrowmir and Sagittarius. Finora tired nt the distanco post, and Money Order went on to win comfortably bv two lengths from Arrowmir, who finished on well to beat Findra by a neck. Pickaninny was a poor fourth, with Sagittarius last. Money Order was only raced once last season, owing to unsoundness, and this was his second outing this term. He has undoubted speed whon well, and provided ho stands up to the tasks beforo him he will repav Mr J. R. McKenzio and his trainer for I their painstaking efforts to keep him in com- ! mission. Arrowmir finished on well, but • Sagittarius appeared unable to sottle down 1 in tho going, and failed to show, any of his eustoraary speed. A Fitting Finale. Sarella, who had run a very fair race in tho Duvauchello Handicap Trot earlier in the day, was allowed to go out at a long price for tho Littlo River Handicap Trot. After Mac Dillon, Frills, Brown Admiral, and Lord Bountiful had carried on the running, n great battlo in tho straight was in progress between the three mentioned when Sarella came with an irresistiblo run, to beat Brown Admiral on tho post. It was quite a good performance en llto part of the winnor, for she was giving tho limit horses sixty yards start and had to go round a big field. Brown Admiral, Who finished second, put Up a- good, gatno finish, and will do hotter when ho has had more racing, By Waverley from Plensant Drive, ho is a half-brother to Dalnahino and Dalmeny. Mac Dillon went a good race throughout, and so did Frills, who at ono stage in tho straight looked a winner. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 15.)

'jUSTBBTON R.C. jOWLEV SUCCEEDS IN (IT. m . } mocuziox tk-oiu::., MA.STERTO.V. 0r.0"... r 2L ' . Vt'i to-oay .' ■■■■• of ; * ~\. r tC •• u " i:. n.~0.i i „. -••(?*w-3: « hv:;u;:(.-it It-,; a Mr ./,.-' 9-" i:£ ' J "•arl"itel." r:*«. ! " --'■. . . , , IE- *'- £ • S. Wi!,.»> I „.*«.»■. <- ■•'»'■= '■<"',, i:cH „ . T*ir C« f - f ' >»^' Vf l with Card .15 See»n:u" '■-'> *"" Aprer a !>!<.. 8-0 Krfd" 6 Black Kv.-d Sue 0-0; 12 Full K'Blnd,:M,>o-r. 1" Tl.-.rviHo ■.,..,; *£3b»o ar.d (v.r.-.h:ii 0- LrickeU-d. *»«: M' " St.-rir.-nun M't bracketed jjteiaii*.Mt:or!: J Kiyin- Binjre S-0: 9 S fiTr tr,o !--r,.-'M: h'T-.-h ?p-.ond -and yjj Tist. J-" 2-5 STTISG HANDICAP, o: 130 iovs. i•:. '*■ L. Daly 1 , t i MeKen::e'e M.icuso.ita 7-1-2 '*" I?. Station 3 if*pies-> e-J. i Wdi.-.-.v U'n, S-I; J •jjrldHl -'•' 2 H-.r.'.oiir 7-0 al = o «»i , ITffl IT » ! ' E « I n • •■ : ' ,|! - ; "-'- a »•''- «-•<-- gjgaj third. Tin-.i-. J.IS 1;. !iW HANDICAP, n: l.'io «-.-■«. 1.,:. "■ !!. J!. Murri; 1 ,I.h. Hard*:-.k> v;.-:: a: ,,- .---12 f. ■). I'roc tor 'J '.jß. Tnr's H« -••'-' • J. Haitv 2 >{oid X»tior..i! t--T; 7 I'rir.c Paludin j i Kitaie 7-12; X Cl-:yj-j?3v 7-J2; a J4T-U; ' Tin- Ma<htr 7-12 also started. jg Jy t IfSirtlr. swif ?'-.-■ nrl and third. fo L<: :•:. ;. tfiEßio.v cur. o? >*., «,-.■=. :j m . ri VcDscald'* IJO'A'I.F.Y 7:0 -T. U,i. Tv 1 ;; faliinn's Wuicullii." 7-,". .. T. Tito 2 ';f S. Your.j's Aidfimian 70 -S. Wil=on 3 llssba E-'J: < Wild Pi-jfon 7-0 also ! fe br » - !'n;:li= focoml liferf. Tiir.f, 2.11 l-:.. '■ JSDWE HA.VDirAP. of 120 ,ovs. lif. [it Kifores J'ANTHKi: f-l i:. J.vod i t'f T. Huk-'s Imitation n-i ! r " TJ. S. Uaf.'l,y -2 .; i t lf»niiU'« ii S. Wilson n ha-nS-U: ■=: M?Ktitr; S Un:kura 7-11: :i Twink 7-0; ClJ«Wrb»ro Ml: I Dililn-i 7-1; 2 Mmii s'!, I! Verosffr 7-0. l'i Hi.-.' 7-0 also F(jr«. 7a l? * length: tinr- I. j : --1 ii = socond rtsai Time, 1.15 2-7. StSMTiXD HANDICAP, </: 110 sovs. 71. - iJtuBiw.'BEAUMOXT "-1 I). 11. Morris I *!. Sill'a Brigadier 'Bill t-0 If. Uocd 2 ILXcLartß't Vespcrus 7-i;i -T. I3airv ?, lC»»»tie7.7; 3 Kilntoyl.-i- 7-7: ,1 TluirnWW; T HiTcrni 7-7 ul'n started. f*i» hro Itngth§; «hrn- Irnstli.- becond • «l(iai Time, 1.3? 3-5. ' tiCTBIC EA.VDIC.M'. o; !2l' snvs 5i I'. ». fau'i QUA.VI'C.M 7-1! I C. Coulslira 1 - '= T. Bwra's Arch Airj-v R-lfl A. llolison 2 i»' 2 Hsar'l linitalion !>-1 .", • ■'■ < Wf ! Mon 7-7; 7 ■ fltpv Mist 7-7-t 'r**7 (Hby 7-5; 10 Our 'Bob 7-0; a 1 ■WISH 7.T-; 12 Knli-.rd 7"; 0 Calithe ' « ut «'.«rtft3. ; T aiT» !f:,"11i an -l :. h,.!.- ; ].,.;.,: s ,. t0!U l ei.il Tiiae, 1.1 -j-j. t

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I CL"P TO MOSAIC. j ;rSEss ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM. I Tl,„ ti AUCKLAND. 0::ob,r 2;'. j. "1? Thames Joekev (lul/. \-, r -v \le-t----ins opened a: liik-riJie to-da •,' in" tin«"^ath. r. v ' V„ ,VaS n KOod "»e:ulani:e. The t nur,: .; order, and s„me fine r.iei:in -v," o-? e , S ri d - totalizator receipts ii, « h 'rt ■ ,'t''Ji n year > v -' i;cn the Meetin- v.a, neid at the Thames. Kesults: TIIAMKS HANDICAP HURDLES, of 200 I- A- 11. Thomson's MANGAXI 9-0 t- •■ n v , '•■ Holland 1 -. i'. 1. Moraghan's Kamehameha 10-3 "• 1. Mrs B. McLeod's Glenotus "10-P" 1 " [ 3 Karamu 10-12; 5 Kendal lopoto 0-IH; 7 Te Tahi 0-1 aI:-o started. Won by a neek; l-.alt a lenL-,h between -eeond and third. 'IV T-,hi v-1= f,.:--'i' 1 Time. 3.-10 4-3, ' _, UOROUGII lIANDICA]., ,-.; ' -j.j.j so i-,. 7f. , , ~ ... First DivUion. H ' f - J- KAHAKAU e- .. K. G:!l 1 i. «. 11. Wackrow's Abbev Da v n-2 --j. L. I. Andreae s Bombardier 7-1" .- , , , !•'■ ' ; -- i ' l >- 'I 1j Golden Wedding S-a ; 10 Brampton 7-i:i; j 2 1 Master Noel 7-12; 2 A.-h Trav 7-11; 11 Urohus 7-1 J; 22 The Lover 7-8; 20 .Voia Nisrht: 2". Pompeus 7-10. bracketed with Bombardier; IS Bannock 7-10- !l Roval 7-0 and l-'lyinp Tresses 7-0 brackete<l: 17 Tidal' 7-0. and .San Quin 7-10 bracketed also - started. Won by a length and a half, a length sec- " ond and third. Time, 1.29 1-5. 1 BOROUGH HANDICAP (Second Division). ■' 1. J. McGregor's JUDGE'S BOX S-l Branson 1 7. J. Tuterson's Subdivision 8-12 I!. \V. McTavish 2 1 5. R. Thornton's Creation 7-10 ) J. Conquest 3 6 Whaka King 8-9; 24 Winsome 8-5; 10 [ Fiery Lad 8-2J; 1C Luxurious 7-11; 13 Hood Boy 7-7; 25 King Swift 7-8; 14 Miss Myrtle 8-5, and Viburnum 8-2 bracketed; 3 Hone Hoke 7-10. and King Pet 7-8 bracketed; 20 The C'ryer 7-11 and Micrometer 7-1 bracketed; 12 Cullgie 7-4 and Josie Melville 7-9 bracketed also started. I Won by two lengths, nose second and Ihird. Josie Melville was fourth. Time, 1 1.23 4-5. FLYING HANDICAP, of :;00 sovs. Of. 2. R. W. Todd and R. Porter's NANCY LI'.E 7-0 . . . . YV. H. Jones 1 1. F. Karl's High Finance 7-7 T. Green 2 10. J. Mair's Antrim Boy 7-0 S. Bryco ;s 4 Sir Archie 8-11; 11 Flying Juliet S-2; 9 Dave 8-1: 8 Autnmne 7-2; 5 Nasstori 7-1; 7 Gold Acre 7-0; 6 King Emerald 7-0; 11 Modest Boy 7-0 also started. Won by a length and a half, neck second and third. Flving Juliet was fourth. Time, l.Kt 1-5. XI'KSEUV HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. of. 1. V. Gilchrist's AVONCOURT 8-13 Manson 1 2. P. A. Swincy's Volimond 7-5 n. Wiggins 2 4. J. C. and P. S. Glecson's Red Lion I 7-13J • . . . A. H. Driscoll 3 1 Nankin Blue 8-1 bracketed with Avoncourt: 0 The Begum 7-10; 10 Mon Star 7-8; I 3 Look Out 7-7; 7 Coruscate 7-7; 5 Seoi (ion 7-5; 8 Armenia 7-5; 9 Valour also started. Won by a neck, two lengths second and third. Valour was fourth. Time, 1.2 4-5. GOLDFIELDS CUP HANDICAP, of GOO sovs. I am. 2. R. Porter's MOSAIC 7-11 E. A. Keesing 1 9. J. M. Zimmcrmann's Dav Guard 7-10 E. Ludlow 2 7. ]). P. Moraghan's Master Doon 7-12 Manson 3 1 10 Pegaway 9-0; S Dclightment 8-2: 4j Roval Mint 7-11; 3 Papatu 7-9; 8 Gala I Day 7-li; 1 Nippy 7-9; 11 Lord Star 7-0; 6 \ Goiden Krist 7-0 also stnrted. j Day Guard and Gala Day were together over the early stages. being followed by j Mosaic, and Delightraent. Racing j across the top, Mosaic took possession, and j ke.pt off all challengers, to win easily by > three lengths, with a length and a half be- J tweun second and third. Nippy was fourth. Time, 2.8. THAMES VALLEY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 7f. 2. A. J. Davis and H. Bennett's BRANSON, 80.. . . A. H. Driscoll 1 1. W. S. Glenn's In the Shade 8-10 T. Green 2 7. T. Impey's Serang 7-0 . . E. Ludlow 3 8 Lo Chnucns 9-3; 3 King Smock 8-12; 4 Archcno 8-4; 5 Siaosi 8-3; G Nucleus 8-1; 9 Archibald 7-9; 10 Ring Totoa 7-7; 11 Killute 7-8 also started. 1 Won by a short neck: length second and , third. Le Choucns was fourth. Time, 1.27. ; PL'RIRI HANDICAP. of 150 sovs. lm. 4. J. Punch's RESPIRATOR 7-13 j S. J. Cammick 1 3. J. Williamson's Piet 7-4 .. 11. Ray 2 2. F. Karl's Bold Front 8-0 .. T. Green 3 1 Levcnside 8-10; 5 Wh'aka King 8-8; 11 Daddv's Girl .8-4; .7 Restaurant . 8-2; 9 Wvoming 8-0; 8 Komnk 7-10; 10 Star Comet 7-io; 6 "Frowning Beauty 7-10 also started. Won by a head, two lengths second and third. Levcnside was fourth. Time, 1.41. , HAURAKI PLAINS HANDICAP. of 250 \ sovs. Ira. I. F. W. Stone's SLEEPY' SOL 8-4 P. Chrystal 1 Nicholson's and Davies's Ballymoy 11. 8-6 -. • . W. Ryau 3 , 5. E. H. B. Milsom's Phaola 8-10 ] A. 11. Driscoll 3 2 Mint Leaf 9-0: 9 TUursby S-G; 3 Quin- ; coma 8-5; 7 Eh Timi 8-3; 6 Arch Queen 8-0; 8 Harbour View 8-0 also started. Won by 0 short neck; a length and a half 1 second and third. Q-.iineoma was fourth. Time, 1.39. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES, i TOTARA HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 ; sovs. tjm. Mangani i . 10 13 Simplicitas . . 9 0 i Te, Tahi . . 10 12 King of Queen Emerald 9 10 the Air 9 0 Temperature 9 2 Eucilius . . 0 0 Scot Free . . 9 0 Sea Comet . . 9 0 Marita . . 9 0 Master Arch 9 0 Wee Marble 9 0 Wakatoc ..90 COUNTY' HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. lm. . Modes Boy .. 813 Brampton .. 712 . Respirator .. Slt Ash Tray .. 7 .10 1 L'evenside, .. 810 Master Noel 710 Abbev Dav S fi Star Comet .. 7 10 Bold Front .. 8 1 Luxurious .. 7 9 j Fiery Lad . . S 0 Tho Lovor 7 8 j Karamu . . SO Micrometer .. 7 7 La Koma .. 712 Cullgio . . 7 7 ( PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Gf. . Oration . . 8 3 Subdivision 7 O t Nancy Leo .. 8 6 Josie Melville 710 1 ; Dave. . . 7 13 Flying Tresses '.' 0 1 High Financo 7 9 ; - THAMES STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. j : About 3m. i . Glenotus- ..11 4To Tahi .. 9 3j \ Kendal . . 11 2 Raymond .. 9 0 , J Pomlavies .. 10 13 Wiltshire .. 9 0 i M«»gani .. 913 ! a THAMES PLATE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. j lm. j Pegaway ..90 Royal Mint .. 7 0 | Mosaic .. 8 10 Panatu .. 7 7 | Dav Guard ..84 Gala Day . . 7 B Hipo . . 8 4 Flying Juliet 7 fit Le Choucas . . S3 Siaosi .. 7 5 j Master Doon 8 1 Nucleus ..71In the. Shado 8 0 Lord Star ..70 King Smock 710 Golden Krist 7 0 t Sl.to;v So' .. 7 11 PARAWAI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 7f. h Le Choucas 8 9 To Koroke .. 7 1. r Uranson . . 8 4 Automne . . 7 O 5 Archcno . . 7 9 Nasstori .. 7 0 t Serang ..73 tl KAUVERANGA HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. t 11m. 1 o Quinvardia . . 9 0 Star Comet 7 10 p Levcnside .. SlO La Roma .. 710 ; Daddy's Girl S 0 Acushla .. 710 I Nassock .. 8 4 Kotuak 7 9 j ( Wyoming .. 8 1 Pukcrimu .. 7 9 Q Piet .. 8 1 Frowning Restaurant ..SI Beauty 7 9 f FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. lm. Mint Leaf ..95 Quincoma .. 8 4 -jBranson .. 9 4 Pompey .. » ■• \ Phaola .. 811 Eh Timi • ■ » } 1. Uallvmov 11. SlO Te Koroke .. hi f Xippv ' ..87 War Officer .. * 0 J Right and Left 8 G Saucy Lass s 0

V.R.C. MEETING. TRIVALVE WINS DERBY. IBX CABLE—MESS ASSOCIATION—COrYIUCHT.) {AUSTRALIAN AND X.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received October 30th. 5.3 p.m.) MELBOURNE. October ;.0. The weather was fine and warm l'or the opening of the V.R.C. Spring Meeting, nnd there was an enormous attendance, including many from New Zealand. The going v.as good. . . •, k -i Xibela who was third at the last half-mile, finished fast in the Maiden Stakes and won brillianttv. .She is engaged in the Oaks, auJ was ridd'en by I'. Deuipsey. Mollison. alter always being prominent, won the Maribyrttoiig Plate brilliantly, end has now won three times in as many starts, lie cost six hundred guineas as a foal, and was bred in Queensland. With lirst prize to-dav, £2052, Mollison has won £;s7j-1 in slakes There was a great race in the Melbourne Stakes, Silviua, after being fifth m the early stages, winning narrowly. Ho is engaged m the Cup, and has scored six wins and one second in the last seven starts. The owner, Sir Svdney Kidman, is at present abroad. Trivalve occupied third place in the initial stage.-, of the Derby, but ran to the front in "the straight and won easily, scoring a popular victory. Ho was bred by his owner, Mr E. E. D. Clarke, who has also won the Derby in earlier seasons with Furious and YVolawa. The rider. R. Lewis, gains a riding record for the race, having now won on seven occasions. Lewis stated that Trivalve was inclined to loaf when he struck the front, but with a slight touch of the spurs came away again and won well. He is engaged in "the, Melbourne Cup. Vaals, owned and trained in Sydney, was alwnvs well placed in the Cantala Stakes,

av.d von tie rii-;om Handicap recently. Amounis captured the "-ame double last sea' son. if. Joi"- re-da :he winner and also scored on Silvius. There was a great hnisn in the Hotham Handicap. Bi:-o)o':r finished stronglr, nn ,| made a dead-heat in the last stride with Kridanus, bred in Nov.- Zealand. Bicoloiir v,,= ridden I" 11. Jcr-'-. The dead-h*.it.- r < r . r .. fujrazed in the Melbourne Cup. The ii::;> 2.32"i. i- o'jual to the ra"e record. " The iota': .'takes vera ±-1-1.437. th» first nri?c in the L'erby £4436, and the Cantala Stakes i'23?5. fractional times fir tae Melbourne Stakes were a 5 follows: —First six furlongs 1.17 1 . last four furionits 47' final mile 1,38?. Derbv: First mile 1.45}. last six f'lr'on-.-l.lu'i", last mile 1.3-J. Results:— MAIDEN" PLATE, a sweepstake? of 5 sovs each with 500 sovs added. Spej-ai wrighte. lm. B. Chaffey's b f NIBELA by Rossendale —Tressamita 3yrs 7-0 . . 1 J. Wilson's b g Loch Jay by Burrabadeen —Kilrio syrs 8-8 . . . . 2 C. S. MacPhillainy's br g Aga Khan bv Bavc-rstock—Sprite syrs 8-3 .'. ;: There were thirteen starters. Won by three-quarters of a length: r.e-k -f-ennd and third. Kudyard was fourth. Time, l.::i<l. MARIBYRNOXG PLATE, a sweepstakes ..f 25 soys ear-it with 2000 sovs added; second 400, third 200. For two-year-olds, Colts 8-10, geldings 8-7, fillies 8-5. 5f E. M. Pearce's b g MOLLISON by SereTitond—Holly's Robe 9-3 J. Daniels 1 S. T. Nun.-|uiira's b £ Maid of the Nook by All Black— Pendule 8-5 A. Fullarton 2 J. IS. liri-w-r's br g The Cad by I.ucknow —Stagegirl S-7 .. S.Davidson 3' There were eleven starters. Won by a length; neck second and third. Saizach was fourth. Time, I.os. MELBOURNE STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each with 1500 sovs added; second 300, third 150. Weight-for- n°e l.'.m. Sir Sydney Kidman's b h SILVITJS by Silvern—Addenda 4yrs 8-11 .. 1 W. Pearson's br g Amounts by Magpie— Loved One nyrs 9-1 .. 2 S. Green's blk h Gothic by Tracery—Sundrilla syrs 9-1 . . . . 3 There were eight starters. Won by ,i head; half a length second and third. Affirm was fourth. Time, 2.5.

VICTORIA DERBY, a sweepstakes of B0 sovs each with 5000 sovs added; second 1000, third 500. For three-vear-olds. Colts 8-10. fillies 8-5. ljm. E. E. D. Clarke's ch g TRIVALVE by Cyklon—Trey 8-10 .. R. Lewis l' W. Kelso's eh o Statesman by Demmosthenes—Jfarcello 8-10 .. J. Toohey 2 E. JL Pearce's b c Avant Courier by Valais —Courante 8-10 . . J.Daniels 3 There were seven starters. Won by three lengths; length second and third. .Merry Mint was fourth. Time, 2,0:j. CANTALA STAKES, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each with '2OOO sovs added; second 400, third 200. lm. E. Jloss's ch h VAALS by Valais—Galteo Queen ovrs 9-2 . . i A. T. Craig's b u Treylon by Cyklon— Trey 4yrs 8-ii . . . . 2 J. Ileft'ernan and W. F. Cummin's br g Beau Hania by Featherstitch— Josephine syrs 7-3 . . . . 3 There were eighteen starters. Won by three-quarters of a length; length and a half second and third. Time, 1.37. HOTHAJI HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each with 000 sovs added; second 100, third 00. Pm, G. L. Scott's ch h ERIDANUS by King John—Starglow syrs 8-5 • • t Baillieu and Constable's b h BICOLOUK by Jlagpie—Charlevillo 4yrs 8-1 . . t C. B. Kellow's b g Valorem by Valnis — Girilah Oyrs 7-11 . . .. 3 '* There were twelve starters. ' A dead-heat; third horso a neck away. Son I o' Jline was fourth. Time, 2.32}. MELBOURNE NOTES. j IBT CABLE—PKISS ASSOCIATION— COPTfIIGHT.) j KALIAN A.ND M.Z. CABLB ASSOCIATIOK.) '.fieceived October 30th, 11.5 p.m.) I JIELBOUBNE, October 30. j Statesman iiua drawn a. position on tbe zails at the barrier for the Melbourne Cup. Itawhetu is No. 2, Siivius No.'B, Merry Mini No. 5, I'illiewinkio No. 25, and Eridanus ; No. Si. j A JOCKEY'S DEATH. (TEES 3 ASSOCIATIOII TELEOEAM.j | DUNEDI.N", October 30. j At the Huwea Flat races, J. J. Wilkins, rider of I*ng Mac, fell off at the throe-furlongs post, and was I picked up dead, with a badly fractured | skull. I