CANTERBURY CUP.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19154, 10 November 1927, Page 17

CANTERBURY CUP.

The main attraction naturally wa& the contest for the long-established Canterbury Cup, and the appearance of Limerick in the birdcage, his first at Riccarton for over eighteen months commanded attention. Although it was generally conceded that he would experience little difficulty in vanquishing his two older and well-performed opponents, there were not a few courageous speculators who exten/led modest support to both of the latter. Limerick, however, carried two-thirds of the machine total. The race could not be classed as very interesting, as after Limerick had allowed Footfall and Star Stranger to show the way for about a mile, he then shot to the front, and from that point the race was in his keeping. Star Stranger dropped otrt of the contest at the turn for home, and it was left to Footfall to chaso the favourite home. There was.a momentary oroclamation for Footfall a", he appeared to move up to Limerick commencing the run home, but the effort was short lived, as the champion put on the pace when his rider reminded him of his task, and he soon established a substantial break on his pursuer, passing the post with a four lengths' advantage. His victory was certainly registered in effortless _ manner, ancl the public showed their appreciation of the performance by greeting his return to the birdcage with an outburst of enthusiasm. The pace was nob by any means fast over the first mile, but "when Limerick went to the front it was speeded up, as the following sectional times will show: First six furlongs 1.24 1-5, mile and a quarter 2.17 3-5, last mile 1.41-2-5, and the full distance 3.59. The' New Zealand Oaks Stakes was robbed of a certain amount of interest by the field being reduced to four runners, the defections including Eulalie, whoso presence would have lent considerable interest to the race. As in the case of Limerick, Doree was considered unbeatable, and was supported accordingly, but she suffered a hollow defeat at the hands of Wild Pigeon, who had faeed the starter ou two occasions earlier at the Meeting, but never completed the course, owing to misfortune at the barrier. She is a well-grown filly by Leighton from the Boniform maxe Cooing, and is a halfsister to Spoony, a good winner in the north and in Australia Cooing was purchased in 1924 in foal to Leighton from Mr TV. G. Stead, and yesterday's winner was her foal. The totnlisator investments showed a slight falling-off, the sum of £41,034 being handled, as against £43,038 on the corresponding day last vear. The aggregate for the three concluded days stands at £150,425, as compared with £142.275 10s for the same days twelve months ago, representing an increase of £8149 10s.

The following are the details of the racing :

PORT COOPER HURDLES HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second 50, third 25. ijm. 2. C. F. Vallance's br g RED FUCHSIA by All Red —Nedra syrs 9-8 A. McDonald 1 1. P. Delargey's b g Kaikahu aged 10-10 J. T. Humphris 2 4. B. W. King's eh g Aberfeldy syrs 11-2 „ _ ft. Tilson 3 3 Kbauau 11-1 H. Burt; 6 Dubious 10-7 D. O'Connor; 5 Beauty Light 10-1 D. Kerr also started.

Aberfeldy made a had jump over the first hurdle, aad passing the stands Beauty Light led Red Fuchsia, Aberfeldy, Kaikahu, Dubious, and Koanau. Going out of the straight Beauty Light and Kaikahu were in command. Entering the back Kaikahu had a slight lead from Beauty Light, followed by Red Fuchsia and Aberfeldy. Dubious fell at the mile post. Rounding the top turn Kaikahu held a two lengths' advantage from Beauty Light and Red Fuchsia, well clear of Aberfeldy and Koauau. 'Red Fuchsia was first oTer the last fence, and went on to win easily by five lengths from Kaikahu, with Aberfeldy another four lengths away third. Beauty Light was fourth. Time, 3.16. Winner trained by Miss G. Maher, Hastings. SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; second 60, third 30. For two-year-olds, of. 1. J. Faulk's b g SILVER'PAPER by Paper Money—Silver Peak 8-13 A. E. Didham 1 2. A. Alexander's ch f Silver Rule 8-5 A. MeCormac 2 6. G. Murray-Aynsley's ch g Chide 7-11 C. Eastwood 3 5 Noetworthy 8-1 C. Emerson; 4 Goblin Market 8-0 J. Barry and Rigmarole 7-4 K. Henshaw bracketed; 7 Concentrate 7-9 S. Wilson; 9 Red Ja:i 7-8 W. Brown; 3 Banket 7-7 T. Tito; 8 Kate Kelly 7-6 T. Metcalf and Louise 7-4 A. Eastwood bracketed; 10 'Royal Flower 7-0 car. 7-0J L. J. Ellis also started. Silver Rule led on to the course proper from Goblia Market. Silver Paper, Chide, and Concentrate. Silver Paper drew out in the run home to win by a neck from Silver Rule, who came again after dropping back, with Chide half a length away third. Concentrate and Goblin Market were the next to finish. Time, 1.1 2-5. Winner trained by E. Scoullar, Riccarton.

OTAIO PLATE HANDICAP, of 350 sots; second 70; third 35. ljm. 11. A. McAulay's b g SIR ROY by CUrenceux—Hornbeam 4yrs 7-9 car 7-9 i .. .. D. Cotton 1 6. Exors. late J. F. Buchanan's b g Battlement 4yrs 9-1 .. A. E. Ellis 2 10. A. W. Budge's br g Yoma, aged 9-7 A. McCormac 3 £ Royal Game S-13 R. J. Mackie; 7 Vaward 8-11 L. G. Morris; 2 Front Rank 8-7 Mr 8-7| F. E. Jones; 3 Ark Royal 8-3 B. H. Morris; 13 Assurance 8-1 A. Messervy; 8 Vesperue 8-0 J. Barry; 4 Black Duke 7-13 car 7-8 D. Kerr; 16 Fresco 7-11 C. Eastwood; 14 Ophir 7-9 W. Brown; 15 Goosestep 7-9 L. J. EHie; J7 Peho 7-8 car 7-5 R. Beale; 9 Darid Garricle 7-8 T. Tito; 12 Cornstlak 7-7 A. Eastwood; 1 Oretrix 7-7 car 7-7| also started. So6n alter the start Ark Royal led from Cornstalk. Royal Game, Battlement, and Vaward, with Black Dnke, who got a bad start, last. The same order of the leaders was

Limerick's Easy Victory. WILD PIGEON WINS OAKS. Jockey Club Handicap to Great Charter. Despite unpromising conditions overnight, the weather broke fine for the third day's racing, of the Canterbury Jockey Club, held at Riccarton yesterday, and the public again assembled in large numbers. The principal event was the Canterbury Cup, which was won handsomely by the champion Limerick, who had no difficulty in placing another important success to his already formidable list. The popular race for the New Zealand Oaks Stakes saw the defeat of an outstanding favourite in Doree by the Trentham-owned and trained Wild Pigeon, who gave her enterprising owner, Mr E. L. Riddiford, his first victory in the fillies' classic. The Jockey Club Handicap was annexed by Mr T. H. Lowry's Great Charter, whose chances were considered only eighth in favour in the field of ten. Investors did not fare well throughout the day's programme, only two favourites materialising. The track was only slightly affected by the rain, and comparatively good times were registered in each event.

maintained past the milt p&st. Going along the back Royal Game went to the front, followed by Cornstalk, Ark Royal, and Battlement in line together, with Sir Roy, Vaward, and Assurance next. Ark Royal and Royal Game were together crossing the top, closely followed by Battlement. David Garrick, and Sir Roy. Entering the straight the same order was maintained. Sir Roy made his run at the false- 'rail, and came on to win by two lengths from Battlement, with Yoma a nock away third. Vaward was elose up fourth, with the fast-finishing Oratrix next. Time, 2-8 1-5. Winner trained by owner, Riccarton.

CANTERBURY CUP HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; second 160; third 80. 2Jm. 1. H. A. Knight's br or blk g LIMERICK by Limond—lledley 4yrs 9-0 A. E. Ellis 1 3. C. G. Dalgety's br g Footfall 6yrs 9-6 F. E. Jones 2 2. A. B. 'Williams's be Stat Stranger Syrs 9-5 .. .. .. R- Reed 3

The only starters. The three runners got away to a good start. Footfall was in front with two furlongs gone, Star Stranger and Limerick following at intervals of two lengths. The samo order was maintained over the first mile, which was very slow. Limerick went to the front at the mile and a quarter post, followed by Star Stranger, who, however, was alongside Limerick at the mile post. At the far turn Limerick made a • break of three lengths on Star Stranger, who was the same distance in front of Footfall. Turning into the straight, Footfall passed Star Stranger, and drew near Limerick, but the latter, when shaken up, went on to win comfortably by four lengths from Footfall. Star Stranger being five lengths further back. Time, 3.59. Winner trained by F. D. Jones, Riccarton. Winners of the race are:—

Year. Winner n>. «. 1854 G. Lee's Tamerlane j-.i 1855 (No race) 1856 W. Smart's Tamerlane .•• 1857 C. Turner's War Eagle... 1858 W. Barnard's Scrip .. 35» 1859 C. Redwood's Wetsail .. 1860 C. Redwood's Wetsail .. .i w.o. 1861 H. Stafford's Ultima .. —• 1862 H. P. Lance's Revoke .. o-6 1863 H. P. Lance's Golden Clond 28(54 —, McKenzie's Shillelagh 4 S 1864 W. Harris's Belle of the Isle .- •• 5 51 1866 W. Harris's Stormbird . . so* 1867 —. Studholme's Knottingley 6 6 1870 H. Redwood's Peeress .. 417 1871 H. Redwood's Peeresst ■• 4 18 1872 S. Nosworthy's Lurline .. 4 13 1873 S. Nosworthy's Lurline .. 4 8 1874 B. O'Brien's Tambonrini 416 1875 P. Campbell's Dan O'Raurko 4 ISJ 1876 H. Redwood's Guy Fawkes 4 163 1877 —.Fanner's Ariel .. 4 111 1878 R. Ray's Templeton .. 4 11 187t> E. G. Griffith's Betrayer 4 7 1880 G. Fraser's Le Loup .. 4 9 18S1 W. Robinson's Grip .. 46 1883 D. Proudfoot's Sir Modred 4 14J 1883 J. Pilbrow's Welcome Jack 4 15 1884 J. Pilbrow's Welcome Jack 4 151 1885 W. Reeve's Stonyhurst .. 4 Hi 1886 P. Butler's Artillery . . 4 101 1887 G. G. Stead's Maxim .. 4 1J 1888 P. Butler's Manton .. 412 1889 S. H. Gollan's Tirailleur 4 3 1890 P. Butler's Crackshot .. 4 4| 1891 'D. O'Brien's Freedom .< 4 5J 1892 G. G. Stead's Stepmak .. 4 4J 1893 J. B. Reid's Skirmisher 4 41 1894 M. Hobbs's Prime Warden 4 3| 1895 H. Craig's Euroclydon .. 3 57? 1896 M. Hobbs's Lady Zetland 3 59 1-5 1897 G G. Stead's Multiform 4 3 3-5 1898 G. G. Stead'B Multiform 4 35 1899 F. N. George's Seahorse o 56 1-5 1900 D. Gordon's Advance .. 3 7 3-5 1901 G. G. Stead's Menschikoff 3 7 1-5 1902 G. G. Stead's Cruciform 4 9 2-5 1903 Sir G. Clifford's Treadmill 3 69 2-5 1904 G. G. Stead's Martian .. 422 4-o 1905 G. G. Stead's Noetuiform 4 2 3-5 1906 I). O'Brien's Multifid ..43 4-5 1907 W. E. Bidwil's Elevation 4 11 2-o 1908 G. F. Moore's Signer .. 358 2-5 1909 .Mesdames Foss and Stuart's Elysian . • 4 0 1910 J. Monk's Diabolo 3 58 1-5 1911 Stead Bros, and G. D. Greenwood's Viee-Admiral 4 IS 3-5 1912 W. S. Davidson's Goldfinder • • ..481 1913 G. D. Greenwood's Cheru- • bini .. .. 418 1914* W. E. Bidwill's Reputa-

tion .. • • 191-6 JC. G. Dalgety's Warstep 4 8 1916 G. L. Stead's The Toff .. 353 8-6 1917 T. H. Lowry's Estland .. 4 13 1918 W. R. Kemble's Snub .. 3 56 1-5 1919 V. and E. EiddifOTd's Mas-

cot • • 3 56 3-5 1920 W. F. Desha's Duo 4 3 4-5 1921 F. S. Easton'g Amythas S 55 1922 A. B. Williams's Gasbag 3 52 1923 H. A. Knight's Baliymena 4 3 1-5 1924 W. T. Hailett's Gold Light 3 52 1925 H. E. Card's The Banker 4 13 4-5 1926 A. B. Williams's Rapine . . 3 54 1927 H. A. Knight's Limerick .. 3.59 * From 1865 to 1869 the distance was three miles, and from IS7O to 1699 and from 1902 it was two miles and a quarter. In 1900 and 1901 the distance was one mile and three-quarters. t After a dcad-hest with Knsttingley (Kay), run in 4min 27sec. J No time taken.

JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 800 govs; second 160, third 80. lm. 8. T. H. Lowry's b g GREAT CHARTER by King John—En Parole Syrs 7-6 T. Tito 1 1. E. L. Riddiford's br h Grand Knight aged 8-13 . . B. H. Morris 2 5. Dr. J. E. Rogers's b m Set Sail 6yrs 8-2 C. Emerson 3 2. G. F. Moore's ch g Rcremoana aged 9-9 L. G. Morris 0 3. W. T. Hailett's b g Beacon Light syrs 9-1 . . . . F. Waddell 0 6. H. M. Speed's br m Civility aged 8-13 A. MeCormac 0 7. Sir G. Clifford's b h Centrepiece syrs S-10 . . . . F. E. Jones 0 9. J. Richardson and D. P. Wilson, jun's ch g Overhaul syrs 8-0 B. Brodie 0 4. Mrs M. Blackmore's b m Mandane -Syrs 7-0 . . . . J. S. Potter 0 10. R. Green's b or blk m Wingatui 4yrs 7-4 . . . . L. J. Ellis 0 When the field had settled down after a good start, Set Sail. Great Charter, and Civility were the first to become prominent. Great Charter took the lead at the far turn, well clear of Reremoana, Set Sail, Mandane. and Grand Knight. Crossing the top the same order was maintained, and entering the straight Great Charter led from Grand Knight, Mandane, Civility, and Set Sail. Groat Charter went on to win by two lengths from Grand Knight, who 'was four lengths in front of Set Sail. Civility and Centrepiece weTe. the next to tinjsh. Time. 1.39 3-5. Winner trained by F. DaviE, Woodville.

NEW ZEALAND OAKS STAKES, of 750 sots; second 150, third 75. • For three-year-old fillies. Weight 8-10. ljm. 2. E. L. Riddiford's ch f WILD PIGEON by Leighton—Cooing 8-10 B. H. Morris 1 1. T. H. Lowry's br t Doree by Luenllns —D'Oro 8-10 ~ E. Seed 2

3. J. H. Hardwick's b f Vigilance by Lord Quez —Watchful 3-10 , „ „ F. Wsddel! o 4. Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Scrambler by Panmure—Scrimmage S-10 F. E. Jones 0 Gomg out of the straight Scrambler led Vigilance, Doree. and Wild Piseon. Entering the back Scrambler had. half a lengtn 3 lead from Vigilance, with the other two runners following closelv. The same order was maintained down the'back stretch to the top turn, where Scrambler stopped badly, and Doree went to the front. Cominc into the straight Doree and Vigilance were together in the lead, but halfway down the straight Doree slowed up, and Wild Pigeon, finishing very strongly, won br five lenzths, with Vigilance three lengths away third. Scr j , 2 n „'° r ■was i long wav back last. Time, 2.33 o-o. Winner trained by J. Gage Williams, Trentham. The winner's pedigree reads:

Winners of the rate are:— Year. Winner. m. s. 1357 Q. G. Stead's Enid . . 2 52$ 1888 W. C. Webb's Enchantress 2 482 1889 G. H. Clifford's Cynisca 3 44J 1890 W. C. Webb's Diadem .. 2 503 . 1891 I). O'Brien's Florrie .. 2 43* 1892 J. Brabazon's Dora .. 2 49 1893 G. G. Stead's Ich Dien .. 2 89 1-5 l 1894 G. G. Stead's Blue Fire 2 46 1895 G. G. Stead's Bellicent .. 2 441 ■ 1896 T. Morrin's Armilla, .. 2 43J 1897 Sir Geo. Clifford's Goldleaf 2 43 4-5 1898 G. G. Stead** Motto .. 2 56J 1899 D. McLcod's Hiss Delaval 2 42 1900 Q. G. Stead's Ismene .. 240 2-5 1901 G. G. Stead's Cruciform 2 43 4-5 1902 Hon. G. McLean's Lady Rosslyn 2 44 1903 J. B. Reid's Gladsome .. 2 40 3-5 1904 G. G. Stead's Nightfall .. , 2 40 4-5 1903 G. G. Stead's Isolt .. 248 1906 G. Hunter's Mungista .. 2 42 1907 H. A. Knight's Mercy .. 2 41 1 1908 .T. S. Thane's Artillerie .. 2 37 4-5 1909 D. Rutherford's Ingoda .. 2 39 1-5 1910 L. G. D. Acland's Martina 3 36 4-5 1911 Sir Geo. Clifford's nn Counterfeit 2 38 4-5 1912 Sir Geo. Clifford's Brown Owl 2 49 1913 A. Alexander's ' Bonny Helen 2 08 1-5 1914 Sir Geo. Clifford's Court Martial 2 38 4-5 1915 T. H. Lowry's Desert Gold 2 35 2-5 1916 W. E. Bid-will's Devotion 236 4-5 1917 J. Walker's Impediment 236 2-5 1913 J. B. Reid's Punka .. 2 37 1919 C. G. Dalgety's Warlove .. 2 38 1920 F. Tilley's Isabel .. 339 4-5 1921 G. Gould's Palestrina . . 335 1922 *T. A. Duncan's Enthusiasm and W. T. Hazlett's !' Gold Light . . 2 35 4-5 j 1923 W. T. Hazlett's Razzle Dazzle .. . . 3 34 1924 C. G. Dalgety's Starmist 236 2-5 1925 Mr* M. Blackmore's Mandane 2 34 3-5 1926 J. A. Ainge's Pink Terrace 2 36 3-5 1927 E. L. Riddiford's Wild Tigeon 2 35 6-5 * Dead heat. ASHLEY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; second 50, third 25. Apprentice riders. lm. 10. J. M. Samson's br g MONEY PEER "by Paper Money—Peirene 3yrs 7-0 car. 8-0 .. . . A. Eastwood 1 8. C. F. Vftllanco's br g Grand National syrs 7-5 . . C. Broughton 2 1. T. A. Duncan's b g Avro 4yrs 8-6 car. 8-1 .. ... R. Marsh 3 2 Wanderlust 9-2 A. Murray; S Talisker 8-5 M. Gilmore; 4 Hoylake 8-1 car.. 8-6 W. Brown; 6 Ladykiller 7-13 L. Ticrney; 5 Arikiwai 7-9 G. Humphries; 11 Wild Work 7-5 car. 7-0 W. Chisholm; 9 Thurnbell 7-1 car. 7-7- L. Daly; 7 Kindle 7-0 car. 7-5 R. Beale; 12 Slanther 7-0 car. 7-25 J. Pope also started. Avro and Hoylake were tho first to show out, followed by Grand National, Talisker, and Wild Work. ' Grand National led Talisker, Avro, and Ladykiller at the far bend, and rounding the top Kindle was in command from Talisker and Ladykiller. Turning into the straight Money Peer began a brilliant effort from the back,' and, sustaining his run, won by a length from Grand National, with Avro a' neck away third. Kindle was fourth. Time. 1.41 2-5. Winner trained by F. and A. Trilford, Washdyke. AVON HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; second 70; third 35. 7f. 7. Sir Geo. Clifford's eh f SUDDEN STORM bv Autumnus—Helter Skelter 3yrs 7-9 .. W. Brown 1 2. Dr. H. A. H. Gilmer's eh 5 Lausanne 6yrs 8-3 .. . . R- Reed 2 11. W. H. Ward's b g Gold Brick 6yrs 7-9 L. J. Ellis 3 1 Paleta 9-3 J. Barry: 8 Rascal 9-0 F. Waddell: 12 Moorland 8-12 F. Voight; 5 'Sagittßriuß 8-6 car. 8-7 F. E. Jones; 6 Black Duke 8-2 car. 7-11 W. CougMan; 18 Arrowmir 8-1 chh 7-12 R. Beale; 4 Monaghan 8-1 car. 8-1J A. MeCormac; 17 Finora S-0 R. J. Mnckie; 14 Father O'Flynn 7-12 T. Tito; '3 Dismantle 7-12 car. 7-7; 15 Arpent 7-11 J. S. Potter; 13 Royal Saxon 7-11 car. 8-1 B. Brodie; 9 Kenmore 7-9 car. 7-9J S. Wilson; 11 Moratorium 7-9 A. Messervy; 10 Sarchee 7-9 L. Daly also utarted. Gold Brick frag the leader from the staTt, and led into the straight from Arpent, Palets, Monaghan, Lausanne, and Sudden Storm. The last-named made a good run on the rails inside the distance and beat Lanssnne bv a length. Gold Brick was a neck nwav third, with Rascal fourth in front of Monaghan, Black Duke, and Moorland. Time, 1.27. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Riccarton.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Hurdles to Eed Fuchsia. Owing to the rain overnight, Projector was withdrawn from the Port Cooper Hurdles, for which Kaikahu was made a slightly better favourite than Eed Fuchsia. Kaikahu flattered his backers for most of the journey. Over the last half mile he was closely attended by Eed Fuchsia, who, when called upon, took charge at the last fence, and won in easy fashion by five lengths from the favourite, who was four lengths in front of Aberfeldy, with Beauty Light and Koauau next, some distance from the winner. Dubious fell at the hurdle by the mile post. Ked Fuchsia was ridden a confident race throughout, and never allowed the leaders to got too far away. Although he lost .a little ground at the last hurdle but one, he had Kaikahu's measure before the final obstacle was reached. Aberfeldy again jumped badly. He made a promising move at the home turn, but he had little left to sustain his run, and was a very tired horse at the finish. Beauty Light was prominent until the final issue, but found the distance beyond him. Silver Peak's Sou. The two-year-old race, the Spring Nursery Handicap, saw all the acceptors paraded, Silver Paper, who had occupied second berth behind Childsplay in the Welcome Stakes being made a shortpriced public choice. The son of Silver Peak duly materialised after an interesting finish with Silver Eule, who was first to enter the course proper, from Goblin Market, Silver Paper, Childe, Noteworthy, and Concentrate, gilver Paper drew out inside the distance, and, galloping resolutely, gained the judge's verdict by a neck. Chide was a good third half a length away, a length in front of Concentrate, who finished strongly, after running wide at the turn into the straight. Goblin Market, Banket, and Noteworthy were nest. Silver Paper gives indications of de« veloping into a profitable stake-earner, and so emulate the deeds of his dam, Silver Peak, who won many races for Mr W. Stone, the breeder of the Paper Money youngster. Silver Eule, daughter of the speedy Silver . Link, again had to be content with a minor plac-

ing, making her record one win, three seconds, and two thirds, for her seven efforts to date. Chide was bred bv his owner-trainer, G. Murray Aynsley," and this was his first appearance'unde'r silk. Sir Boy Surprises. The Otaio Plate was a good betting race, the public pinning their faith to Oratrix, while there was a lot of support for Front Rank. A surprise was in store for investors, as Sir Eov took charge from a bunched field at the distance post, and won in convincing style by two lengths from Battlement, who finished on well from the top of the straight. The third horse was a neck away, practically in line with a bunch comprising Vaward, Oratrix, Peho, and Fresco, Ark Royal and Vesperus being next. Front Rank and Cornstalk were well back. Sir Roy was favourably placed earlv, and entered the straight in behind Ark Royal, Royal Game, David Garrick, and Battlement. He slipped through on the rails as the run homo was commenced and, finishing gamely, was not Teally seriously troubled. Battlement ran a promising race, and his future efforts can be viewed in a more favourable light than was the case a few weeks before the meeting.

Limerick's Canterbury Cup. The Canterbury Cup field was reduced to three runners by the non-produc-tion of Count Cavour. A rush immediately set in for Limerick's number, and he carried over two thirds of the machine total. The champion bowled along behind Footfall and Star Stranger until a mile and a quarter from home, when he- was sent to the front, and from there onwards always had the race in hand. Star Stranger was done with entering the straight the second time, and Footfall was two lengths behind Limerick commencing the run home. Ellis only had to move on the champion to put the issue beyond doubt, and he won with a lot in hand, by four lengths, Star Stranger finishing five lengths away from Footfall.

Great Charter's Easy Victory, The Jockey Club Handicap resulted in an easy victory for Great Charter, who led practically from end to end. Civility was the first to break the line from a splendid start, but after two furlongs had been covered, Great Charter took charge and led round the far .turn and into the straight, from Reremoana, Mandane, Set Sail, and Grand Knight, Centrepiece being last at this stage. Grand Knight made a determined effort commencing the run home, but was not able to make much impression on ,the leader, who crossed the line with a two lengths' advantage, Set Sail being four lengths away in third place. Civility was a close fourth, and then came Centrepiece, who finished strongly from the distance, Mandane, Reremoana, Overhaul, and Wingatui, with Beacon Light laSt.

Great Charter was allowed to pay a good price in spite of running close up to Star Stranger and Mask at the end of a mile and 'a quarter at Auckland, and being Agrion's nearest attendant entering the straight in the Derby. Grand Knight stuck to his task well, but had no chance of overhauling the winner. Set Sail ran a good race, considering her lack of recent racing, but none of the others showed signs of threatening danger in the run home. Staunch. Favourite Beaten. The New Zealand Oaks Stakes was. voted the best of propositions for DoTee, but another surprise was staged, Wild Pigeon outclassing the favourite in the run home, and recording one of the easiest wins of the Meeting. The field was reduced by the defections of Eulalie, Slaiimar, Luminanjt, and Skyquest, and the remaining quartet were sent away on even terms. Scrambler was the early leader, . and she and Vigilance joined forces along the back stretch in front of Doree and Wild Pigeon. Scrambler compounded at the far turn, and Dbreo joined Vigilance, and these two led to the straight entrance with Wild Pigeon moving up. Tho last-nam-ed passed Doree as soon as heads were turned for home, and was never afterwards troubled, to beat the favourite by five lengths. Vigilance being three lengths away third, Scrambler was half a furlong back last.

Outsiders Again. The public were again astray in their judgment in the Ashley Handicap, two outsiders paying the dividends. With the exception of No Response, all the acceptors went to the post, Avro being made a better favourite than Wanderlust. A good start was effected and when the field settled down, Avro showed in front from Hoylake, Grand National, Talisker, and Wild Work. Grand National had charge at the far turn, but was supported by Kindle at the home bend, and the latter entered the straight first from Talisker, Ladykiller, and Avro. Money Peer, who came from the rear of the field, put in his claim at the distance post, and cutting down the leaders, won an exciting race by a length from Grand National, who made a good run in the stretch and cut Avro out of second money by a neck. Kindle was a neck away fourth, in front of Talisker, Arikiwai, Thurnbell, and Hoylake. The winner was responsible for a splendid performance, as he was so far back in the early stages that his chance of participating in the final seemed hopeless. He had to go on the outside of the field entering the home journey, but he gave nothing else a chance in the last hundred yards. He was purchased as a yearling by his present owner at the Dunedin sales in 1926 for 275 guineas, and in his eleven starts as a two-year-old, occupied second place on two occasions, his first victory being this season, when he won at the Ashburton Meeting in September. Grand National, a stable-mate of Bed Fuchsia, was one of tho leaders to the home turn, but he lost his position. He renewed his effort in the straight and was galloping strongly at the finish. Avro again disappointed his many supporters, while the second favourite, Wanderlust, was badly placed near ,the tail of tho field throughout, and finished well back.

s Another to Chokebore. The day's programme concluded with the Avon Handicap, Pickaninny being the only withdrawal. Paleta and Lausanne monopolised the betting, the pair between them, carrying close on a third of the machine total. Gold Brick acted as pacemaker until the dying stages, where Sudden Storm, with an undeniable run on the inside from the distance post, squeezed through to gain a meritorious victory by a length from Lausanne, who finished on well to deprive Gold Brick of second honours by a narrow margin. Eascal was a good fourth, in front of Monoghan, Black Duke, and Moorland. The Chokebore representative paid a surprisingly good price. She was badly interfered with by Wild Pigeon in the Spring Plate on the opening day, and' had her chances ruined. This was her third success in four starts. She is a sister to tha brilliant Childsplay, and more wins are* in view for her. The Australian-bred Lausanne again ran a good race, and it is evident that his new owner will soon get a return for his outlay of 785 guineas. Gold Brick looked a winner nearing the post, but petered out at the business end. The favourite, Paleta, showed promise entering the straight, but as on the first \ day, failed to finish on. Dismantle, who I had a large southern following, did not | run up to expectations, __ <- «--■-_

FOURTH DAY'S HANDICAPS. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 250 i«t«. 9f. Rowley .. 10 6 Cornstalk .. 9 0 | Beaumont ..10 4 Beauty Light 9 0 I Red Fuchsia 912 Happy Queen 9 0 Thomdale .. !> 11 Grand National 9 0 Vesperus .. 9 9 Wreath of I Joy Bird ..9 7 Myrtle 9 0 j Santiago .. 3 6 Jarretiere ... 9 0 j The Harp ..96 Green Cloth .., 9 0 Gold Mint ..., 9 5 Donne .. 9 0 I Projector ~ 9 r> Gay Jim *,* 9 0 j Goosestep »« 9 3 Hymgreat .. 9 0 Abcrfeldy .. 9 3 Thurnbell ..9 0 Dubious *,., 9 2 No Response 9 0 Avro .. 9 1 CRESSr HANDICAP, ef 350 tor,. ' 7f. Booster .. 9 3 Rouex .. 8 4 Paperchase .. 9 3 Sagittarius .. 8 3 Beaumont ..9 0 Thomdale .. 8 2 Solferite ..9 0 Black Duke .. 7 12 Paleta .. 8 12 Arrowmir .. 7 11 Royal Gama .. 812 Jlonaghan .. 7 11 Taboo „., 8 11 Finora ; * 7 10 Receipt .. 8 11 Gold Brick .. 7 9 Rascal :.., 8 11 Dismantle' „., 7 9 Royal Ceres .. 8 10 Arpent .. 7 7 Dorea ~., 8 9 Cosmetic •...7 7 Moorland .. 8 7 Royal Saxon 7 7 Sir Roy ■». 8 7 Kenmore „., 7 7 Yertigern k „ 8 5 Pickaninny ~ 7 7 Lausanne .» 8 5 Brightling ~ 7 7 Nincompoop 8 4 Sarchee .. 7 7 Polyphemus 8 4 Mime .1-77 Sudden Storm 8 4 PIONEER HANDICAP, of 300 aovs. of. Silver Rule .. 8 9 R«d Jaiz ... 7 6 Goblin Market 8 1 Full Feather 7 6 Royn 1 Duke .. 8 0 Island Flicker .. 8 0' Fastness 7 fi Chit .. 8 0 Bankot •.„ 7 5 High Disdain 8 0 Kate Kelly ~,7 4 Noteworthy .. 718 Agreeable ..< 7 4 Pure Gold .. 7 13 Te Atiawa ..7 4 Chide « 7 13 Silver Are .. 7 4 Tariff .» 7 9 Miss Gowrle 7 4 Australia -.. 7 9 Mouioa Select ~ 7 9 TreMury 7 4 Toawai „., 7 9 Louise .. 7 2 Dumblane «. 7 8 Rigmarole ... 7 S Dormouse w 7 7 First Raid .. 7 0 Concentrate .*■ 7 7 Flying Binge 7 0 Cupid's Bow 7 S Lightning Raid 7 0 Amourette .. 7 6 Royal Flower 7 0 Bridget .. 7 6 MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 300 «ov«. It. Iteremoana .. 9 8 Volant .. 7 0 Kiosk .., 9 1 Cerf »«, 7 0 Civility .. 8 11 Monaghaa ~ „ 7 0 Shirley ~, 8 10 Arpent .. 7 0 Joy King «., 8 9 Father Centrepiece .. 8 8 O'Flynn 7 0 Comic Song .. 8 6 Joy Bird .. 7 0 Great Charter 8 4 Deluge .. 7 0 Paperchase .. 8 2 Sarchee .. 7 0 Booster .. 8 2 Gold Brick «* 7 0 Benzora ••., 8 2 Dismantle : . 7 0 Magna Charta S 1 Paper Boy „., 7 0 Gascony ..,81 Silver Coot .. 7 0 Money Order 8 0 Polydectes .. 7 0 Solferite ... 7 13 Mime .. 7 0 Royal Game .. 711 Hoylake ..70 Receipt .. 7 10 Brightling .. 7 0 Royal Cereg 7 10 I.uey Locket 7 0 Doreo .. 7 9 Philippic ..• 7 0 Liciniu* .. 7 5 Shiliniar »« 7 0 Overdrawn . . 7 4 Panther .. 7 0 Lady Desmond 7 4 Arikiwai ~. 7 0 Lausanne .. 7 3 Wayward .. 7 0 j Wingatui .. 7 2 Tembroney .. .i 7 0 ! Sagittarius .." 7 3 Olad Light ■.., 7 0 ' Corn Money .. 7 0 Flaming Ray 7 0 SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 7f. Duke Abbey.. 0 9 Lancer .. 7 4 Satrap .. 9 2 Spode >. 7 4 Paper Boy .. 9 1 Greyfinch .. 7 4 Wanderlust *-., 9 0 Quantum ~ 7 3 Moratorium ■.. ., 8 8 Wild Work .. 7 3 Singleton ... 8 8 Grey Wells .. 7 3 Rotor .. 8 8 Evening .. 7 2 I Kalos .. 8 8 Craftsman . „ 7 3 I Rattle Colours 8 7 Toomy Vara 7 2 Avro .. 8 7 Skyquest *•,, 7 2 Onitrix *.. 8 5 Kileavau „., 7 2 Note ..83 Kindle .. 71 Brightling ..: 8 3 Donne .. 7 1 Talisker ..: 8 2 Felony -..71 Hoylake .. 8 0 Gay Bird ~* 7 1 King Midas .., 8 0 Insolence .., 7 1 Shalimar .. 7 13 Amor .. 7 0 Starflight :.., 712 Tembroney .. .i 7 0 Philippic ~ 7 12 Dollar Ladykiller .. 7 11 Princess 7 0 Master The Bailiff .. 7 0 Clarence 7 10 Cynelli .. 7 0 Vigilanco .. 7 8 Thurlo .. 7 0 Motor Smash 7 8 Diana's Lad 7 0 Royal Head .. 7 8 Gay Vera . . 7 0 Happy Queen 7 8 Amorist .. 7 0 Motion .., 7 7 Homegate .. 7 0 Money Mine 7 7 Star God . . 7 0 Bronstell ••• 7 6 Lady Swinton 7 0 Jarretiere .. 7 6 Hymgreat .. 7 0 All Comment 7 6 Glad Light ~., 7 0 Fair Exchange 7 6 Slanther ..,70 Rotowhcro .., 7 4 No Response 7 0' Miss Mercift 7 4 Quarterdeck .. 7 0 Beaming .. 7 4 Rigel . . 7 0 STONYHTJRST HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. For three-year-olds. lm. Laughing Don Jose .. 7 0Prince 9 5 Lrtin Quarter 7 0 Great Charter 9 3 Wreath of Gascony ~., 9 0 Myrtle 7 0 Satrap .. 8 12 Amor ... 7 0 Royal Ceres 8 9 Misß Mercia 7 0 Doreo .-., 8 8 Wayward „« 7 0 Wild Pigeon 8 2 Tone ~. 7 0 Silver Coot .« 8 1 Skyquest .. 7 0 Ruanui ..., 8 0 Historic ... 7 0 Rotor >».■ 8 0 Scrambler .. 7 0 Sarchee .. 7 13 Court Jester 7 0 Talisker .« 7 7 Tarabeke ~ „ 7 0 King Midas .., 7 3 Glad Light .., 7 0 Some Rose ..7 0 Fallow ~., 7 0 Panther «■„ 7 0 The Bailiff . i 7 0 Starflight *„ 7 0.- Thurlo .. 7 0 Shalimar „.., 7 0 Insolence >. * 7 0 Philippic .. 7 0 Coupling . v 7 0 Money Peer 7 0 ElNido ...,7 0 Arikiwai .. 7 0 Thurnbell . „ 7 0 Luminant •. .• 7 0

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