RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20097, 28 November 1930, Page 16

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

racing fixtures. So*ember 2>, December I—Takapune. J.C. Sovember 29. December 1 —Feildmg J.C. December 5, 6—Taumarunu: B.C. December 6—Ashburton Countj K.U. December 9, 10—Woodville District December 13—Waipa B.C. December 2G—Waipukurau J.C. December 36, 27—Westland H.O. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. December 06, 27—Dunedin J.C. Jecember 26, 27, 29 Manawsitu R.O. December 26. 29, January 1, 3—Auckland :Jacemoer 31, January I—Greymouthl—Greymouth J.O. TROTTING FIXTURES. l 3 ark T.C- (second j kVl -.:;sL'vr X;i —New Brighton T.O. .V ccLib-.r 20 —Ha'vkc's Bay T.C--I;»if.nbf —Ashburton T.C. timber -6- Gore T.C cembcr 2C, 27 —Westport T.C. LJecember 26, 27-South Wairarap* T.C. L)«ceniber 27, 3(\ 31—Auckland I .O. December 3'5 —Winton T.C. December 30 —Keeftoa T.C. TURF GOSSIP. Is Hospital. The well-known trainer, J. Bussell : who has acted as head man to F. D. Jones for some years, entered ft hospital on Wednesday to undergo an operation for a long-standing inward complaint. Tor "Wingatm. H. Donovan has made tentative arrangements to take a team, comprising Topere, Merry Peel, Appeal, and Sapient to the Dunedin holiday Meeting. The two first-named have come to hand well after their spells, and in the case of Merry Peel, he promises to figure aa an important winner this season. A Serious Injury. The unfortunate horseman, E. Shaw, is likely to be confined to Lewisham Hospital for some time yet. His most serious injury is a broken bono at the base of the neck, and the treatment of this will necessitate his lying mononless for probably five or six weeks. Glentruin'a Daughter. C. Emerson has done no fast work with Lochlaggen since she contracted soreness on the eve of the New Zealand Cup Meeting, but she is well forward to tackle another serious preparation when required. In all probability she will be afforded a nomination for the Dunedin Summer Meeting. "Wellington Owner 111. Mr J. J. McGrath, owner of First Money, a winner at Levin on Saturday, was taken suddenly ill last week, and was operated on for appendicitis. Sate Extended. At the request of Canterbury owners, the closing date of nominations for the Westland Racing Club's Meeting, to be held on December 26th and 27th, has been extended until Monday, December Bth. Tnis will enable owners to see their horses race at Ashburton before deciding on their holiday programmes. Gloaming Doped. George Young 1 , who rode Gloaming In many of hia races, tells of an instance when the ex-champion stake-earner was doped (says a writer in the Sydney "Referee"). Gloaming was always treated as a stable pet, and was given all kinds of tit-bits, such as apples, sweets, loaf-sugar, etc. Knowing his liking for sweets, some malicious individual gave him a doped chocolate. After eating it, the horse became very sick, and never afterwards would bo tempted to munch a piece of chocolate.

(by Greenback), born at Kaituna Stud last week, is the first foal he has bred himself. Bonny Dawn was imported by Mr W. Higgins, and was later purchased by Mr I. G. Duncan, but became Mr Murphy's property under an arrangement on the incorporation last year of the Eldcrslie Stud, in which he is a shareholder. Bonny Dawn previously slipped twins to Tea Tray, and last year produced a clipstnut colt to the same sire. This season she has been mated with Night Raid. Besides Bonny Dawn, Mr Murphy has another brood mare now in Oratrix, winner of the New Zealand Cup, whom he has sent this year on a visit to Hunting Song. Trentham Yearling Sales. The catalogue of the fifth national sales to bo held at Trentham on January 21st has closed with a record entry. The total is 186 yearlings, as against the total of 119 in the two catalogues last year. Actually 204 yearlings will be submitted at Trentham in January, as Mr W. G. Stead's IS yearlings by Lord Quex and Leighton wil' be included in the catalogue of the Plaxmere dispersal. Since being originated in 1927 by Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., tho sales have made remarkabie growth. This year tho catalogue is a remarkable ono. No fewer than sixty breeders, large and small, have contributed entries. The leading sires of the day and the cream of the Dominion's proven mares are represented. The total of sires with progeny catalogued is 41, as follows: —Tea Tray, 21 Yearlings (13 colts and 8 fillies); Chief Ruler, 14 (5—9); Night Raid, 12 (9—3); Arausio, 12 (2—10); Paper Money, 11 (6—5); Hunting Song, 9 (6 ~70 )5 Weathervane, 9 (5 —4); Acre, 8 (2 6); Diacquenod, 7 (4 —3); Robespierre, 7 (2 —5); Psychology, 7 (1 —6); Limond, 6 (2 —4); Pombal, 6 (4 —2); Knight, 5 (4—1); Cockpit, 5 (3—-); Paladin, 4 (2—2); Grcyspear, 4 (3—l), East Tor, 4 (4—0); Lord Qucx 3 (3 0); Shambles, 3 (2—1); 3 fl—2)- March Along, Silverado, Colossus, Last Dart, Air Balloon, Thespian, Atrrion, Whirlwind, Caravel, and Redfern have two each, and the following sires are represented by single entries: —Grandcourt, Nigger Minstrel, valkyrian Kiosk, Bold and Bad, Winning Hit, Lackham, Gay Shield, Nassau, and Ornamentation. Entries from Australia. Sixteen Australian yearlings are being sent to New Zealand for the sales. The trustee, Sir Adrian Knox, in the estate of John Brown, of Newcastle, is sending .over two colts by Air Balloon (sire of Balloon King), and two by March Along. Mr B. A. Haley is sending two by Redfern ( sire °f Fernden and Korolcio), and four by East Tor. Mr H. A. Taylor, (breeder of Black Ronald and Gay Crest) will be represented by two colts by Caravel, one by Gay Shield and one by Tea Tray, the latter from the New Zealand-bred mare Nuit, by Absurd from Afterglow. Mr W. T. Badgery, of Scone, is forwarding a colt by Nassau, and Mr W. T. Willsallen a colt by the young Bire , Ornamentation. Another Australianbred youngster, although reared almost since foalhood in tho Dominion, Is ineluded in tho Westmere draft. This is a colt by Bold and Bad, a half-brother by Swynford (sire of Blandford) to Tea Tray, and his dam, Chelae, i# a sister in blood td Trivalve.

TRENTHAM NOTES. ' ' HEAVY TRACKS. [THB PBESS Special Serrlee.] WELLINGTON, November 27. Training was carried out at Trentham this morning under bleak, wintry conditions. Heavy rain during the preceding twenty-four hours had lei' the tracks wet and sloppy. The only galloping ground was No. "1 trial grass for horses engaged at Feilding, and there was not much fast work of inOpen Cheque sprinted three furlongs in 42see. Courtlike and Malayan ran five furlongs in lmin 7sec. the last half in 53sec. Courtlike, with the inside runnine, finished half a length to the good. She is a good track worker. Gesture went very freely in a sprinting task without being extended. Khe has improved since Riccarton. Dolomite began ahead of Ladjr Pa»u at the mile post, and after beginning slowly, thev came home over the last half in 50 l-6sec. Lady Pam was in front at the post. First Money went better than Arikinui over four furlongs in 53 I.ssec. First Money again worked like a lion, but Arikinui did not show his true form, and he may not make the trir> to Feilding. The two-year-olds, St. Roger, Oratorian. and Acorn, were exercised at the starting barrier on tlie two-year-old track with Oral to give them a lead. So far no rider has been engaged for St. Roger at Feilding, BH. Morris having contracted to ride Interlocutor. Half Aore schooled satisfactorily over two rounds of the hurdles. He will run iri the hurdle races at Woodville. Marooned. Owing to the Hu.tt river flooding Mr Riddiford's property, S. J. ReicT had Acis and Caught marooned for the night in a stable on lower ground than the new ones, and was unable to work them until after breakfast. Fences were carried away, and minor damage done. As Hunting Call and Mythology claim no immediate engagements, J. \V. Lowe is giving them an easy time this week. B. H. Morris will ride Malayan in the Kiwitea Handicap at Feilding. Dolomite will be ridden in the_ Feilding Cup bv thf stable apprentice, F. E. Baker. J. Gunn will ride Balloon in the Feilding Cup. Orby's Choice, who will have his first race in the maiden event at Feilding, is favourably reported upon by Hawera track watchers. He _ is, a three-year-old chestnut griding by Orby's Pride from Kenllwortli Maid, and was bred by Mr C. F. Mark, who owned the Australian-bred mare" at the time. Huntine Dav has been scratched for the Fe'ldinrc Stakes Acmil. 7-12, was omitted from the acceptors for the Kowhai Hack Handicap. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS. CURTAILMENT OF ISSUE. OMtBSS ASSOCIATIOH 11LEOS1M.) HAMILTON. November 27. At a conference of South Auckland racing and trotting clubs to-day, a resolution was adopted agreeing to a drastic reduction in.the issue of complimentary, luncheon, and afternoon tea tickets. It was agreed to keep records of the issue for comparison at a future conference.

Minor Classics. Clubs with classic events on their programmef are often faced with a succession of very lean year? in which their events are either dominated by one particular horse or the fields are small and below par. In some cases the clubs have cut -such races out o& their programmes. Good years, however, more than compensate for the lean ones, and this year's Feilding Stakes, which will be decided on Saturday, is a Case in point. There are. twelve engaged, and they represent the very best talent available at the present time. There is the Stewards' Handicap winner, Autopay, while Toxeuma, Supremacy, Lady Quex, Gesture, Hunting Day, and others disclose the prospects of an exceptionally good contest. Horseman Returns. The Wingatui horseman, W. Cooper, who has just recovered from broken ribs and collar-bone eustained at Timaru last month had a field day at the Upper Clutha Meeting, where he rode' four winners (Nonchalant 2, Captivate, and Eoyal Flower), and a third (Royal Flower) out of five mounts. Cooper was presented with a silver-mounted whip offered for the jockey with the best record at the Meeting. Foalings at Wanganui. Additional foalings at Mr John Donald's Westmere Stud—making sixty there for the season—are: —Rapture (dam of La Justice), filly to 'Chief Buler; Lucella (dam of Supremacy), colt to Chief Buler; Martianette, colt to Hunting Song; Prophet's Mark (imp.), colt to Chief Buler; Dovelet, filly to Chief Buler; Pebble (imp.), filly to- Chief Ruler; Fillette, filly to Chief Buler; Toiling Tessio (imp."), filly to Chief Buler; Timid (imp.), filly to Chief Buler; ■ Comedy Queen, colt to Chief Buler; Duchess Eudorus, colt to Chief Ruler; Glimpse (imp.), filly to Limond; Lady Bede (Tihp.), colt to Diacquenod; Marion's Birthday, filly to Grandcourt; Degage, colt to Diacquenod; Tame Duck (imp.), filly to Chief Ruler :Rosie Desmond (imp.) filly to Chief Buler; Lady Minerva, filly to Bobespierre; Parley, filly to Grandcourt; Stjjrdancer, filly to Wenthervane; Glad Light, filly to Tea Tray; Drolotique (imp.), twin colts to Chief Ruler; Your Majesty, colt to Bold and Bad. A Nertr Breeder. Although the Wellington sportsman, Mr R. J. Murphy, has been associated with the Turf as an owner for several years, and has had particular success in this sphere with the progeny of Oratress, ho has only recently taken an active interest in the breeding side of the sport, and the colt foal by Tea Tray from the English-bred marc Bonny Dawn

forbury park T.C. HANDICAP TO AVENGER. decline in receipts. (nwss ASSOCIATION TSLBOBAU.) DUNEDIN, November 27. The Forbury Park Trotting Club's Spring Meeting was opened to-day in fine but cold weather and before a good attendance. The track was holding early, but improved greatly as the day advanced. . The totalisator handled £.17,133 for the day, compared with £.24,321 for the first day last year. Results: — BOBLYN HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 govs. Smin 45sec class. Unhoppled trotters. One mile and a hall. B—A. E. Bussell'a GREAT GLEE scr Owner 1 I—J.1 —J. Hands'B Wnlly Bingen acr D. Teahen 2 2 —H. Bennett's Welcome Guy scr J. J. Kcnnerley 3 9 Biddy Parrlah ner; 7 Mcrri.jigs scr; 10 Pfltchwood scr; 4 Pattle Bingen scr; 5 Rapture 12; 0 Hydro 60; 8 Silurian 84 also started. , , , ~T . Great Glee won by half a head from Wcloome Guy, with Wally Bingen two lengths away, but as a result of an enquiry Wally Bingen was placed second and J. J. Kcnnerley. driver of Welcome Guy, was fined £lO for interfering with Wally Bingen in the straight. Hydro was fourth. Times—3min 47 3-ssec, 3roin 48 2-ssee, 3min 47 4-ssec. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 sovs. 3min 42sec class. On© mile and a half. 2—Jfrs E. Turnbull'a HEROD j Cr g ry<;€ 9—A. Drummond's Baby J<^ n N ' cr o , ar)te 3 4—E. Todd's Sunny Morn scr Owner 8 1 Blnck Watch scr; 10 Ballade scr; Emma Harvester scr; 7 Madam Loeanda scr; S Pekara scr; 8 Willie Derby acr; 3 Great Chenault 12; a Location 12; 11 Loeanda Lu 24 also started. ... j __j Won by six lengths; length second and third.' Great Chenault was fourth. Times— Bmin 36 3-Ssec, 3min 37 2-ssec. Bmin 38 1-ssec. gT SILDA HANDICAP, In saddle. Of 200 sovs. 2mln 18sec class. One mile. 2—H. Archer's BROOK POINTER scr O. King 1 I—E. J. Smith's Mac Dillon 24 F. Price 2 B—W. Cameron's Liberal 24 J. Clearwater 3 4 Gold Chimes scr; 5 Mountain Chimes 24 also started. Won bv four lengths; twelve lengths second and third. Gold Chimes wns fourth. Times 2min 18 2-s»ec, 2mln 17 2-ssec, 2min 21 8-Ssec. SPBnro HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 sovs. Bmin class. On# mile and s quarter. I—Deyell and Neale's RED SHADOW 12 J. Bryce 1 3 p. E. Sutton's Real Girl 24 O. E. Hooper 2 6—S. Hawthorne's Stella Bingen scr F. G. Holmes 8 5 Automatic scr; 8 Belle Lorrimor scr; 9 Elite Bingoil scr; 10 Erin's Chance scr; 2 Holly Bank scr; 11 Radio scr; 4 Sunranes scr- 7 Awa-iti 24; 14 Sonoma Laddie 48; 12 Alva Lass 60: 13 Danny Boy 72 also ''"oil bv three lengths; four lengtliß second and third. Sunranes was fourth. Times—2min 65 l-ssec. 2mn 64 3-ssec. 2min 58 2-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, In harness. Of 600 sovs. 4min 82sec class. Two miles. 10 —W. Millner's AVENGER scr F. Holmes 1 B—Mrs E. L. Pounaford's Grand Light 24 J. Bryce 3 9—Hay and Hornibrook's John Noble acr W. Ryan 8 1 Morning Sun scr and Sunny Bob scr bracketed; 7 Wrackeen scr; 5 Arikitoa 12; 4 Steel All 12; 2 Erin's Fortune 12; 6 Great Logan 24; 8 Muriel de Oro 24 also started. Won by half a head. John Noble was three lengths away third, and Erin's Fortune fourth. Times 4min 80 4-saec, 4mm 35sec, 4min SBsec. DOMINION HANDICAP, In harness. Of 250 sovs. 4min 86sea class. Unhoppled trottera. Two miles. 4—G. J. Barton's SURPRISE JOURNEY 48 . . . . W. J. Tomklnson 1 I—J. L. Robb'a Stanley T. 00 J. Young, jun. 3 2—a. McMillan'* White Satin 24 R. B. Berry 8 O Ambition *er; 3 Flfa scr; 8 Nelson's Boy 24; 5 Trampcrlep 48; 7 Lenwood 90 also started. Won by a length and a half; length second and third. Pifa was fourth. Times—-4min 42 3-ssec, 4mln 42sec, 4min 45 3-ssec. CAVERSHAM HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 sovs. Smin 30see class. One mile and a half. 4—Olarkson and Graham's SODIUM scr D. Withers 1 I—J. J. Kennerley's Kelp ser Owner 3 3—J. Black's St. George scr C. S. Donald S S Alva Lass scr; 2 George Ray scr; O Lad 7 Antrim scr; 8-Roddy acr; 6 Mllo Uinta 12; 7 Lily Harold 24 also started. Won by half a length; neck second and third. Roddy was fourth. Times—Smin 28 2-ssec; Smin 28 8-s*oc, Bmln 29sec. DASH HANDICAP, In harness. Of 250 sovs. 2mtn 48seo class. One mile and a quarter. I—G.1 —G. McKendry'a DELIGHTFUL scr Owner 1 2—H. Halliday'a Nelson de Oro scr J. Henderson 3 s—Mrs O. Streeter's Prond Dillon scr D. Watts 8 8 John Jinks scr; 7 Sunchlld scr; 8 EI Direct 12; 10 Jolly. Chimes. 12; 4 Free Ad* vice 80; 6 Logan Hanlon 3«; 9 Talent 88 also started. Won by a length; game second and third. John Jinks was fourth. The driver of the winner was fined £5 for flourishing his whip In the straight. Times—2min 40 4-6 sec, 2mln 50scc, 2mln 60 1-S«ec. NOTES ON THE RACING.

[THE PEBSB Special Service.] DUNEDIN, November 27. Placdngß Altered. Wally Bingen and Welcome Guy were the only two seriously considered in a small betting pool on the Koslyn Handicap, and with Great Glee the three had the race to themsqlves. Biddy Parrish stayed on the mark, and Pattie Bingen broke repeatedly. The race was thrown away by J, J. Eennerley, driver of Welcome Guy. He was third and going well for the greater part of the journey, and instead of going to the outside at the top of the straight he remained in a pocket behind Great Glee, and on the inside of Wally Bingen. A hundred yards from the post K&nnerley made a desperate attempt to extricate himself from the pocket, and in doing so ho appeared to interfere with Wally Bingen. With a clear run Welcome Guy must have won. Great Glee is a much-improved trotter since going into A. E. Bussell's stable, and on this occasion he trotted a solid race. Welcome Guy's form, however, is w : ell revealed, and he will be well supported on his next appearance. Wally Bingen is a plodder, but nothing more. He had every chance. Pattie Bingen broke repeatedly, and the remainder made no showing. After the race an enquiry was held, and J. J. Kennerloy, driver of Welcome Guy, was fined £lO, and ho was placed third instead of second An Easy Win. Black Watch and Herod were practically evenly backed for the Progressive Handicap, but the former made no showing at all. Great Chenault, also well backed, lost a lot of ground at the BtaH. Madam Locanda made practically all the running, and in the early stages she was followed by Willie Derby, Sunny Morn, Baby Joan, and Location. With half a mile covered Baby Joan broke, and interfered with Herod, but the latter soon picked up his ground. Over the last few furlongs Herod held his field safe, and won easily.

It was a good performance on the part of the winner, who paced resolutely throughout. The feature of the race was the form shown by Great Chcnault, who, after losing a lot of ground at the start, put in a phenomenal run over the Inst half mile. Location went a good race while her condition lasted, and Baby Joan, aftor losing a lot of ground in the early stages, came fast over tho last part. Sunny Morn's form was promising, but Willie Derby ran badly. A Poor Race. The scratching of Milo Minto and Tommy Direct lelt a field of five to contest the St. Kilda Handicap. From a bad start Brook Pointer went away smartly, was never headed, and won with ridiculous ease. It was one of the poorest races witnessed for many a day. While Brook Pointer won easily by four lengths, Liberal was a dozen lengths away. Gold Chimes, who was fourth, was at least a furlong up the straight, and Mountain Chimes some distance further back. Brook Pointer did not make a mistake, and he could have improved a good deal on tho time he registered. It was a very poor field, and Mac Dillon, the favourite, at no stage showed his accustomed dash. Favourite Scores. A warm favourite for the Spring Handicap, Red Shadow, made a onehorse race of it over the last couple of furlongs, and he won like a highclass racehorse. Erin's Chance, Radio, Holly Bank, Sunranes, and .Ked Shadow were in the leading division throughout, but three furlongs from homo Red Shadow put in a very fast run, which landed him in front. He was not troubled towards tho end. Real Girl was not in a good position early in the race, but she finished on well to beat Stella Bingen. Of the unplaced division nothing appealed more than Belle Lorimer. Holly Bank went a poor race and broke badly under pressure. Stella Bingen might be improved by the race. Automatic wag pulled up, having bled rather badly, and Awa-iti refused to strike a gait. A Small Margin. Avenger, the extreme outsider of the field in tho President's Handicap, started at a great rate, but once in front he slowed the field down and then quietly dropped in behind the leaders, Grandlight and John Noble. A hundred yards from the post the former was in front and looked a very likely winner. Over the last hundred yards Avenger, under a hard drive, fairly worried Grandlight out of first place, but the margin was a very narrow one. There was no question as to Avenger's gamcness this time, for ho finished true as steel. Grandlight's effort was made too early, and he naturally faded towards the finish. John Noble went a good, solid race, but xvas well beaten, while Erin's Fortune, after a bad beginning, did not give an impressive display. Mdrning Sun faded a furlong from tho post. Arikitoa stood on tho mark and was never near his field. Wrackeen wont unsteadily. Great Logan raced solidly without ever looking like a winner, and Muriel do Oro was under jjressure with a round to go. Stanley T. Beaten. In tho Dominion Handicap, Stanley T. was twice as well backed as the second choice, White Satin, who in turn was almost twice as well backed as the third favourite, Fifa. The good thing came undone. Stanley T., after losing several seconds at the start, gradually made up his ground and when heads were turned for homo he was in front and apparently going easily. Surprise Journey, who had been well back throughout, put in a great run from the half milo post, and finding an opening on the rails, Tomkinson shot him through before Young, the driver of Stanley T., realised the position. Aftor ho had disposed of Fifa, Young evidently did not expect any trouble on the inner, and he was plainly caught napping. Surprise Journey, however, finished at a great rate, and there was a lot of merit in his performance. Whito Satin paced a good race but found the class too good. With the exception of Lenwood, tho remainder gave good exhibitions of steady trotting.

Sodium Prevails. Kelp, George Key, and St. George wero almost evenly backed In the Caversham Handicap, and whilo George Rey stopped on the mark and trailed tha field throughout, both St. George and Kelp wero well in the van. Most of the running was made by Alva Lass and Roddy with all except George Roy and Lily Harold in good positions. Sodium was lucky enough to find an opening on the rails at the top turn, and he held his own in the straight to win very nicely, while Kelp, with a late run, cut St. George out of second money. Kelp was driven a badly-judgod race and with ordinary luck in the running he must have extended the winner. Kelp is a very probable winner in the noar future. St. George was beaten on his merits, and Milo Minto did not put much dash into his work. The time, 3min 28 2-osec, from a 3min 30sec mark, was good. Won All tie Way. Delightful was a warm first choice for the Dash Handicap, and going away smartly with John Jinks, he showed the way throughout. In tho straight Nelson de Oro threw out a strong challenge but Delightfnl held his own. The winner is a brilliant performer over any journey up to a mile and a half. He won well, but it seemed that his driver, G. McKendry, flourished his whip rather extravagantly, and he was fined £,5 by the stipendiary steward. Nelson de Oro also found the journey to his liking, and he finished at a great rate. Proud Dillon was always well placed and had every chance. Free Advice dwelt at the start, but afterwards showed great speed. Her turn should not bi far off. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, In harness. Of 200 sots. 3min 45sec class. Unhoppled trotters. One mile and a half. Biddy Parrieh scr Welcomo Guy ecr Ette Bells .. scr Wally Bingen 12 Iwanta . . scr Rapture ~ 12 Merrljlga . . aof All Thorpe ... 14 Putcliwood .. scr Great Glee .. 24 Pattle Bingen scr Hydro .. 60 Todd Lonzia .. scr Silurian .. 84 EMPIRE handicap, In saddle. Of 200 sovs. 2min 18sec class. One mile. Milo Minto .. 12 Liberal .. 24 Blngon Patch 24 Mac Dillon ".. 36 Brook Pointer 24 Royal Comrado 73 advance handicap, In harness. Of 200 sots. Srain 42eeo class. One mile and a half. Bonny Muir .. scr Sunny Morn . . scr Black Watch acr Scotty Bingen scr Ballade . . scr Willie Derby scr M °Uy Great Chenault 12 Desborough scr Baby Joan .. 12 Emma Location .. 12 Harvester acr Locanda Lu .. 24 Madame Herod .. 24 Locanda » c r Holly Bank .. 86 BRIGHTON HANDICAP, lis harness. Of 200 sovs. Smin class. One mile and a quarter. Automatic .. acr Stella Bingen ser Herod .. acr Speckled Gold acr Belle Lorrimer acr Sunrane* .. scr Elite Bingen .. ser Ava.itl .. 34 Erin's Chance «er Real Girl .. 86 Holly Bank .. acr Red Shadow .. 86 Nor-wetter .. acr Sonoma Laddie 48 Badlo w, an Danny Key .. *•

lOMTOI I In harness. Of 500 , OT . ' I Two mii e< 89,e0 eI " 1 *- I

NEW BRIGHTON T.C. NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the New Brighton Trotting Club's Buminer Meeting, to be held on Saturday, December 13th : ' TRIAL HANDICAP, In harness. Of 130 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. Class Brain 50sec. One mile and a half. Lucky Voyage Sandy N. Bramdean Kitty Parriali Guy Carbine Todd Lonzia Biddy Parrish Deceitful Drifting Spec Welcome Guy Avoness Itovcrie Effigy Duco Precious Gift Little Blngen Baka Bona William Wood Mountnin Mist Last Child Great Burton Ability Tough Guy Puttie Bell Heather Gift Bingen Wainta Poi Key Nelson Peter Dilfashion Prince Conquest Hallo Joe Mar.iorie Esbine Great Glee Bingen Micky Mica Mount Royal Audubon IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, In harness. Of 140 sovs. Class 3min SBsoe. One mile and a half. Gold Chips Hollo Royal Parade Llewellyn Lifebuoy Rafa Madam Worthy King Homo Guy Locanda Great Author Free Logan Flyins Prince Russell White Lord Pointer Stranger Matchlight Donard Plnywave Willie Derby Dollar King Happy Lass Pearler Guy Donvor Notta Oro Mister Pagennt d'Or Danny Boy Pointer Torchisht Carol Nelson Little Vistor Aristotio Lydia Bolle Shortly Pointer Lorrimer Adjuster Royal Time Fleet Arrow MACE MZSMOKIAXi HANDICAP, In harness. Of 300 sovs. Class 4min 40sec. Two miles. Mountain Dell Toremoa Mae d'Oro Tarndale Tcncdos Stoney Jolly Pet JbV.ir\vave l'laywave Sodium Krin's Lynn liuynut Country Kinff Warepa llnutess Aicron Key Logan Kotuku Jack Kelp Wild Voyage Sir Guy Regal Voyage Curfew Boy Tony Victor Olenrossio Lydia Lady Antrim Baby Logan Arethusa Ariki June d'Oro Mae Dillon Granite City BOWHIUi HANDICAP, In harness. Of 140 sovs. 3min class. One mile and a quarter. Heal Huon Master Don Location Stowaway ' Holly Bank Nell do Beau Kate Logan Banffshire Jupiter Lily Bingen Lad Trial Willie Derby Festival Sea Mist Achray Our George Audrey Dillon Awa-itl Torchlight Ooldworthy Becky d'Oro Pageant d'Or Gold Rush Checkers Cranleigh Silver Sea Hollo Lightwood Happy Last Lifebuoy Millie d'Oro ICiowa Happy Land Some Guy Automatle Russell Nor'-Wester Gay Desmond JPolntsr Te Aika Princess Thea Donard DASH HANDICAP, In harness. Of 160 sors. 2min 19see class. One mile. Wild Nlta Pair Wave Youn* Sodium Nor'-Wester Carbine Rose Marie Kautoma Kiowa Kelp Arethusa Author Frani Banffshire Vonarc Baron Bingen Lad Schoolmate Black Wattle Denver Oity Locanda Great Tridmph Our George General Halmore Le Thorpe Somerby Patsy Phegan Bold Bill Danny Boy Arikl BXAVTJBW HANDICAP. In harness. • Of 170 »ov». Unhoppled trotters. 4tnin 50sec class. Two miles. Pita Geralight Nelson's Boy King's Silurian Midland Voysge Micky C!'6nmel Surprise Audubon Young Journey Tot Logan Carbine Aileen Wood Wattle Patch Avalanche White Satin Nourmahal Great Nelson Scuttle Repute Kopeta Mae WAIN ONI HANDICAP. In harness. Of 170 sovs. 2mln SOsec class. One mile and a quarter. Tarndale Warepa Jacky Logan Jolly Chimes Mercury Kinney Dillon Editor Talent General Country Rey Logan Bingen King Whakataua Ngahuia Free Advlee Tamerlane Kotuku Jack June d'Oro Wraokler Sir Guy John Jinks Roicole Kempton Mac Dillon Cyone Tactless Teremoa Trimmer Granite City Jfair Wave Baynut ELECTRIC HANDICAP, In saddle. Of 160 sovs. 2mln 17see class. One mile. Milo Mlnto Kautoma Lady Wild Spur Mercury MatebJiprht Our Bird Venaro Black Wattle Henry Logan Apex Tactless Bob Logan .Tacky Logan Groat Neerson Kinney Dillon Triumph jjrin's Lynn Brook Pointer Sahib

TAUMARUNUI R.C. ACCEPTANCES. <rSSBS 4. SSOCJATZOK TSLEQBAIO TAUMARUNUI, November 27. Following are the acceptances (first day) for the Taumarunui Racing Club'g Annual Meeting on December sth and 6th:—

DEATH OF AMERICAN SPORTSMAN.

RACING, POLO, HUNTING.

NEW. YORK, November 29.

Harry Payne Whitney, doyen of American sportsmen, of whom an associate said, "no one played a better, fairer game in whatever he tackled," has passed on. His racing colours were known on every big oourse in North America, England and Europe. He won the Kentucky Derby. He was one of that select little bandi—you can number them on the fingers of two hands —that held a 10-goaJ handicap in international polo. Whitney, who was born into railroad millions, took to the turf when he left college. That was • after he took to writing, but he was warned off writing by his family, who wanted him to keep to his father's footsteps. The elder Whitney was secretarv to the Navy during the first Cleveland Administration. Inheriting 24,000,000 dollars, the son left the estate four times as rich as he found it. He was, at his death, director of fourteen financial corporations. Racing, breeding, and polo made Harry Payne Whitney the premier sportsman of America. Horses of his stables won virtually every race in North America. In 1924, his stables — he always 'raced under the colours and name of his wife ; Gertrude Vanderbilt—won half a million dollars, with 272 firsts, 201 seconds, and 234 thirds. Irish Lad, Regret, and Whiskery were the best. He won 300,000 dollars last year.

As a member of the "Big. Four," the celebrated polo team which he organised in 1909, he brought back to this country the International Polo Cup after it had been in England many years. That team established the reputation of American polo. Whitney was described as "a player who could be relied on to pass to the right man at the right moment." He was a noted breeder of polo ponies. Whitney was an ardent patron of the hunt. For many years he rented a property at Holwick, in . England, for the hunting season. Baseball naturally, claimed his patronage- He was also a leading dog fancier, and bred many prize-win-ners. Mrs Whitney is a well-known sculptress and patron of the arts. She began in a studio in an old stable in Greenwich Village. Her friends smiled in amusement, and guides conducted curiosity seekers and tourists to the spot where a Vanderbilt heiress "worked, same as if for a living." "I should never have succeeded but for that scoffing," she observed after slie became internationally known for her war memorials. There are three children, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. Mrs McCulloch Miller, and Mrs McKee Henry. TAKAPUNA J.C. (FBJUS ASSOCIATION TELIORAM.) AUCKLAND, November'2T. Soratehlngsfor the Takapuna. Meeting arejCup—Royal Doulton. . Plate—Bulin« Chief. Snewlap, BoaSeagr, OraptL

A NARROW ESCAPE. PHAR LAP GALLOPED ON. Few of the hundreds of thousands who applauded the grand victory of Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup know how close he was to defeat at one stago *rf the race, in circumstances that would have caused a greater sensation than did the dastardly attempt to shoot him on Derby morning, says the Melbourne ■"Sporting Globe," of Wednesday, November 12th. Nearing the home turn, Phar Lap almost fell, and it was mainly due to the skill of J. B. Pike, his rider, that he escaped. Let Pike tell the story: "Just about the half-mile post I was going very easily, and had the leaders well 'covered.' But soon afterwards I thought I was gone. "A horso behind, galloped 'on top' of Phar Lap. He went down behind as if he had been shot. 1 momentarily saw the ground hitting me in the face. I 'hooked' him up quickly, and he recovered. But he did not take hold of the bit immediately, so I held him together for some strides. "If I had begun 'riding' him to regain the little ground I lost, he might liave sprawled under his big weight, and I would not have been able to get him going again. "He lost a little ground, but in a few strides I felt that he was travelling as freely as ever, and my fears that his chance had been settled were at rest. "I don't remember a horse under me having 'dropped' like Phar Lap did. He must have been struck on a very tender spot on the hind leg." Webster's Question. j T. Webster, who rode First Acre in the Cup, was just behind Phar Lap, though ncft directly in his path, at the time of the occurrence. He endorsed Pike's statement by enquiring of that jockey after the race: "What happened to you, Jim, when your horse twisted and nearly went down? I thought yon were gone for ft second or two." After the race the effects of the mishap were plainly discernible on Phar Lap's leg. The skin was torn away where he had been struck; but fortunately the flesh was not deeply cut. The. champion was able to compete in the Linlithgow Stakes, on Thursday, and ixt tk| CI B. DUahar £l**9 fa 8»V

urday, both of whick V .IS: undue exertion. "*1.1.1 That Phar Lap shoiflaj»«!W the best milera avallAW® »!•» style two days after ht #** stiff race over two shows the remarkable w*™' champion. In that e°ia#» , . tounding statement mi issofl after the Linlithgow. . . | Pike said he felt not been fully tested Phar lap ««" run the mile In 1.851 In support of his | jockey went on to «ay '»* , eased Phar Lap as jumped off to await wished to see whit employed by the othsf ?f lost at least three did he ask Phar Lap fl «ripir Yet he won by f ° M On the assumption tMt » . full gallop travels 18 lengths—to the second, out that Phar Up ww A been required to £, iA. Vt have cut two seeonds recorded, in order to 1»» ™ 1- As the champion at the start, as described, »» four lengths, Pike's argn the horse had been pressed finish, he would have do««j® better is l Australian and New j record for a ®»J*. /,(J jointly held by The ington), and Amounli (at *» , Pike added that Lap is the best horse he M» —let alone ridden. . -Jj "He is one of those tn " that may come once » he said. "The remarks™ C f him is that he im P ToV '®' ttt . race. I think he was a teW » Thursday than he w® B

Morning Sun Sunny Bob Wrackeen Arikitoa 8t«el All 0Cr -^ r ln' b Fortune Great Log%n . 8cr Avenger * 2 Grand Light . ' 12 IB 24 24 36 lAIKUl HANDICAP In harness. Of 200 sot. « • ' One miVll't class. .Alva Lass . , acr Kelp Hod Shadow .. scr M il 0 Mlnt0 ' ' Imperial Blngen „cr i jiIy H , Lady Antrim Bcr 8odiam Roddy ,. Bcr HostoGs Si. George .. «er 12 12 24 . 34 M VICTORIA HAKDICAP, In harnoss. Of 250 „ , tors. 4min i6,, ec c 7 a ' s . trot ' PIfo White Satin . Kyra 'frampcrlsp ocr Surprise Journey 36 Stanley T, Lenwood 72 9G recovery handicap In harness. Of 250 so v s . 2min 4 ' 88cc One mile and a quarter. class. John Jinks . John Noble . Liberal Proud Dillon Sunchild Warepa El Direct Jolly Chimes . scr Nelson de Oro Delightful »cr Morning Sun •scr Iloyal Comrade scr Free Advice . . Rcr Logan Hanlon 12 Talent 13 12 24 2-1 24 36 36 36

MAKANTTC HACK HURDLES HAKDIGAP, Of 80 sovs. About one mile and. a hall. nt. lb. gt. lb. Glenn Bay 11 T Shining Sea Cob 9 11 Armour 9 2' Lupin Abbey 9 S Soami .. 9 0 Marble Kin* 9 8 Archieval .. 9 0 Moepoi .. 9 4 Day Lass .. 9 # Inner Harbour 9 2 Lovely Boy 9 0 TRIAL PLATE, Of 80 sovs. Special weights. Six furlongs. All Soult Armenia Gay Cavalier Ooodfellow Gallant Jack Gold Day Grand T«lk Holly Holm Star Lupin Illuminagh Searcher King Val Valmarie Merry Mason Val Simon Musquin Wee Prince Nassau mare War Ace TAEIHGAMTTTTT HACK. HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. Six furlongs.• Snow Prince Kulinsr Chief Rose Lupin King Win . . Valreina st- lb- «t. lb. 8 5 Abbey Queen 7 10 8 8 Land Measure 7 9 8 0 Gay Cavalier 7 0 8 0 Monetize . . 7 0 8 0 Good Fellow 7 0 SAXTMAETTNTTI CITP HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. ValsUr Cruaehan Mosque . Hakano* Oklmu' St. lb. ' 8 6 Glaaa Bay 7 7 8 4 King Wiljonyx 7 S 8 8 Trishnm . » : 7 6 7 11 Trotemini -"f e T B

MATAPT7NA HACK HANDICAP Of 80 son. Five furlongs. St. Ib. St. lb. Snow Prince 8 S Valmarie 7 0 Ruling Chief . 8 3 Val Simon 7 0 Valreina .. 8 0 Good Fellow 7 0 Kins Win 8 0 Grand Talk 7 0 Rose Lupin 8 0 Etehi Kanjrl 7 0 Master Latour 7 10 Rika Raurau 7 0 Abbey Queen 7 lp Armenia 7 0 Derry Belle 7 10 Monetize 7 0 Day Guido 7 0 Gay Cavalier 7 0 MATIERE HACK HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. Seven furlongsSt. Ib. St. Ib. Snow Prince 8 6 Armenia 7 0 Pcrennis 8 0 Monetize 7 0 > Rose Lupin 8 0 Protomint 7. 0 Rita's Light 7 5 Good Fellow 7 0 Illuminajch 7 0 KAXGABOA rLYING HANDICAP. Of 100 SOVS. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Town Bird 9 0 King Willonyx 7 12 8ir Koy ... 8. 8 White Ringlet 7 9 Hakanoa .. 8 8 Abbess 7 7 Ohincmiiri ., 8 7 Ruling: Chief 7 5 Moepai 7 12 Land Measure 7 0 OWHANOO BACK HANDICAP Of 80 sovs. One mile. ■t. lb. St. lb. Sir Hond .. 0 0 Bits' ■ Light 7 # Thurnus . .. 8 0 Day Lass .. 7 8 Archteval ... . 7 0 Holly Holm 7 0 Gay Cttballcro "7 0 Merry Mason T ■Stoneheng# 7 e