RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20100, 2 December 1930, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

December 5, &—Taumarunui R.C. T>ecenibsr 6—Ashburton County R.C. December 9, 10—Wcodville District J.C. December 13—Waipa R.C. December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 27—Westland R.C. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. December 26,- 27—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 27, 29—Manawatu R.C. [December 26, 29, January 2—Auckland B.C. UftcmV.r 31, January I—Grevmouth J.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES

December la—New Brighton T.C. December 20 —Hatvke's Bay T.C. December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C. December 2S, 27 T.C. December 26, 27—South Wairarapa T.C. 2*7, 30, 31—Auckland T.C. December 3fV— Winton T.C December CO—Br»fton T.C.

TURF GOSSIP.

B«mind«rs. Acceptances for the A&hburton County Racing Club's Summer Meeting will close at S p.m. to-day. Nominations for the Auckland ("> p.m.), -Waipukurau (S p.m.), Taranaki 1,9 p.m.), Dnnedin (0 p.m.), and Manairatn (9 p.m.) Meetings, close on Friday. Acceptances for the Woodville ilpeting will be due on Fri'lrty. WeU Connected. White Wings, a double winner at thi i'akapuna Meeting concluded yesterday, is a sister to Agrion and Zetes, and 'half-sister to the two-year-old, \VaLer Polo (by Pombal) in A. ilcAulaj-'a stable at Riccarton. Water Polo cost Mr A. Louisson 600 guineas as..a yearling, and promises to turn out a good class galloper. Zetes, now a three-year-old, who brought 2-100 guineas as a yearling, has yet failed to stand a preparation. He showed signs of unsoundness when first trained, and has since been spelling, and a further attempt to train him will not be made until next winter at least. Trentbam Yearling Sales. South Island breeders will bs represented by the following »yearling 3at the National sales, to be lield at Trentham on January 21st:— Elderslie Stud, Oamaru—Colts by Tea Tray from Martia, Quadrilateral, Star Qneen, Philomela, Zany, Bonnie Maid, Epitaph, and Afterglow; fillies by Tea Tray from Rebekah, Taianiai, and Bebe; colts by Paper Money, from Rosita, Fleeting, and Rada; fillies by Paper Money, from Indecisive and All Bright; colts by Weathervane, from Margarethe, Expense, Glen Helen; fillies by "Weathervane, from Par Money and Peirene.

Mr J. E. Starky, Amberley—Colts by Night Raid from Tinihanga and Weekend Mr <T. A. Air/ge, Dunedin —Colts by Paper Money, from All Pink and Pink Terrace. Mr S. J. Gordon. Waimate—Colt by Weathervane, from Isada. Mr J. Porter, Ataroa—Colt by Silverado, from Flower o' the West. Mr A. G. Hill, Taieri—Colts by Paladin, from Heraldry and Canal; fillies byPaladin from Mantua and Honeßty; colt by Last Dart, from March Off, and filly by Last Dart, from Martuka. Mr A. F. Roberts, Kaitnna—Colts by Night Raid, from St. Winnow, Jubilant, Dollarpiece, Lady Greyspear, Bijou; fillies by Night Raid, from Cupid's Bow, Petal Dust, Miss Hook; fillies by Polazel from Miss Varco, Raid, and Lightning Raid. Mr G. D. Greenwood, Christchurch— Filly by Tea Tray from La Paix. Mr G. A. Kain, Orari—Colt by Night Raid from Yellow Hammer; filly by Winning Hit from Belle of New York, filly by Shambles from Murihuku. Messrs J. W. and L. W. Storry, Cliristclmrch—Colts by Weathervane from Stardancer; filly by Weathervane from Grey Linnet, filly by Silverado from Limelight, gelding by Shambles from ■Killiney, filly by Paper Money from Dame Winkie, and filly by Robespierre from Lady Minerva. Mr V. N. Price, Invercargill—Colt by Night Raid from Gipsy Maid. Mr 8. Higgs, Riccarton—Colt bv Lord Quox from Ayah.

Mr D. McClnre, Prebbleton—Colt by Robespierre from Bonne Bouehe; fillies by Robespierre from Shebeen 11., Ada Merling, Toknrnhi, and Keel Eow. Second Wind's Weight. When the weights for the Perth Cup, to bo decided on New Year's Day, were issued, Hecon-d Wind figured at the head of the list. He was givon 9-12, but after his win in the Williamstown Cup, following his second to Pilar Lap in the Melbourne Cup, the liandicapper, who is permitted to rehandicap up to 101b, raised his weight to 10-4. The owner of Second Wind (Mr E. Lee Stoore) was undecided at latest advice whether he would have the gelding sent back for the race. The highest weight carried to victory in the history of the Perth Cup was 10-G, with which Wandering Willie won his second Perth Cup in 1892. In 1901 Australian wus successful with 9-10, and in 190G Mav King won with 9-9. Letters to Hobart. Questioned on Saturday by a representative of the Wellington "Evening Post," whether the recent removal of the Commonwealth Government of the prohibition against the carriage by post of communications to or from the proprietors of a lottery conducted in Hobart extended to enable letters to be sent directly from New Zealand, an officer of the General Post Office, Wellington, replied that the address was still a banned one here, and letters would not be forwarded. There had been no move yet to have the ban lifted iu New Zealand, he added. The Federal Ministry decided to sbolish the prohibition a fortnight ago. Although the Commonwealth Postal Department had been gaining considerable revenue from the purchase of postal notes for tickets in the lottery and from the postage of letters that found their ""ay the lottery through devious.chnn-• nels, it had, until the removal of the ban. "officially" been opposed to the conduct of the institution. Since March, there had been an official prohibition against the delivery of letters addressed to '-Tattersall, care George Adams, Hobart, Tasmania," or to any agent or representative. Tn the Commonwealth "Gazette" issued a fortnight ago this prohibition was cancelled °bv the Postmaster-General (Mr J A Lyoas). The "Gazette" also contained a notice c&ncfiiling the prohibition against the delivery of letters to 123 other addresses, «tv "i Hobart or Launceston. Some •r the addresses had been on the prohibited list for more than 20 years.

TROTTING NOTES.

Btnifider, Acceptances for the two trotting events on the Ashburton County Racing Club's programme on Saturday next will close at 8 p.m. to-day. At New Brighton. The grass track at the New Brighton trotting grounds will be open on Saturday and Tuesday next, tor the use of horses engaged at the Club's Meeting on December 13th.

NEW BRIGHTON T.C.

HANDICAPS. The following 1 handicaps have been deciared by Sir F. C. Thomas: — TRIAL HANDICAP, In harness. Of 130 sova. For unhoppied trottera. 3min 50sec class. One miie and a half. Hallo Jos . . ycr Waiata Poi . . 12 Gift . . scr Lucky Voyage 12 Lough Guy .. scr liey . . 24 Last Child . . scr Esbine • . 06 Guy Carbino . . scr Saka Bona 48 Sandy N scr Pattie Bins&» 4i Effegy . . acr Avoness . . 00 Goodwood . . scr Ability 0o Marjorie Bingen scr Mountain Mist 00 William Wood scr Todd Lonzia . . 72 Reverie . . scr Bratndeau 7 2 Micu . . scr Great Burton S4 Dillfashion . . scr Great Glee . . S I Peter Conquest, scr Drifting Spec 1 Precious Gift - ?<:r ilicky Auduhcrj 90 Bell Heather . . »cr Welcome Guy '."j Little Bingcn . . acr Deceitful . . 108 lliddy Parrish ncr Nelson's Prince 120 Kitty Parrish .. fer Mount F.njsl LC2 Duco . . ILIWPaOVBKS' H.tNDICAP. In harness. Of 140 aova. 3min 38see (. luss. One mile and a half. Carol Neliion . . scr Flying Prince set Free Logan . . scr Gold Chips . . scr Royal Parade scr Happy Lass .. 12 Aristotle .. acr White Stranger 12 Dollar King .. acr Some Guy 12 Lydia Pointer acr Adjuster . . 12 Xetta Oro .. scr Belle Lorrimcr 12 Rafa .. scr Llewellyn .. 12 Shortly . . scr Royal Time . . 24 Guy Denver . . scr Russell Pointer 21 Worthy King .. scr Lifebuoy .. 24 Fleet Arrow . . scr Itollo . . 24 Little Victor . . scr Play Wave . . 3(5 Mister Pointer scr Pageant d'Or 36 Pearler . . scr Donard . . V,G Willie Derby . . scr Torchlight . . 4tS Lord Matchlijht scr Danny Boy . . 72 .Madam Great Author J-1 Locanda scr MACE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Iu harn*s<. Of 850 sovb. 4min 40set-* class. Two miles. Ariki . . scr Mac Dillon . . Lady Antrim . . scr Mac de Oro . . 'JO Play Wave .. s t -r Warepa .. ::*> Baby Logan . . scr Fair Wave . . HG Kelp . . scr Teremoa 30 Sodiutn . . scr Country King Arethuaa .. 12 Tarndale no Curfew Boy .. 12 Roy Logan 43 Wild Voyage 12 Olenrossie . . 4 3 Tenedos . . 12 Regal Voyage Granite City 24 Aleron . CO Hostess . . 24 Tony Victor . . 72 Baynu? . . 21 Sir Guy . 72 Lydia . . 04 Jolly Pet - . 84 Erin's Lynn .. 24 Kotuku Jack 9'> June d'Oro .. 34 Mountain Dell 14 1 Stoney . . 'jq BOWHILL HANDICAP, In harness. Of 140 sovs. 3min cla One mile and a quarter. Xor'-weaUr .. scr Rollo . . vj. Princess Tkea ler Checkers ... \> Guy Desmoid #«r Jupiter . . a t Automatic .. Ncr Torchlight . . 24 Happy Lass .. scr Pageant d'Or .. 24 Gold Bush .. jcr Holly Bank . . 21 Goldworthy .. acr Donard . . 21 Sea Mfst .. scr Becky d* Oro 2-1 Location .. scr Awa-iti . . "i i Te Aike . . acr Stowaway 2 X C'ranleigh ~ a c r Keal Huon 21 Master Don .. scr Banffshire Lad 3(i Achray g C r Lily Bingen .. 30 Willie Derby . . acr Kate Logan . . 30 Silver Sea .. 12 Audrey Dillon 18 Nel de Beau .. 12 Millie d'Oro .. 4 8 Some Guy .. 12 Festival . . -tg Lightwood .. 12 Happy Land . . 48 Itussell Pointer 3 2 Our George . . 84 Lifebuoy . . 12 Kiowa . . 9«

DASH HANDICAP, In harness. On 160 sots. 2min lOsee clfls;:;. One mile. Belle Lorrimer Bcr Soinerby 12 Arl,ci .. scr Rose Marie 12 Patsy Phejran scr Kelp . 24 Halmore . . SC r Black Wattle 24 \ ounu Carbine Her Kiown . . 24 Schoolmate . . acr Locanda General 24 Venare . , scr Arethusa . . 24 Nor'-wester .. » c r Bold Bill .. 24 Le Tl/,rpe . . scr Our George . . 21 l>cn<er city . . ncr Hodium . . 21 Banffshire Lad scr Wild Nita . . 24 Baron Bingen 12 Kautoma .. ,'iG Author Franz 12 Fair Wave .. 3G Uunny Boy . . 12 Great Triumph 18 3EAVIEW HANDICAP, In harness. Of 170 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. 4mm SOcec class. Two miles. Avalanche .. scr King's Voyage 60 Wattle Patch .. scr Fifa . . 00 Micky Audubon scr Nelson's Boy ' 7" Silurian " . . scr Young Carbine 84 I.epeta Mac > .. 12 Notirmalial . . 84 Ke I n,te • • 12 Midland . . 96 Tot Logan .. 24 White Satin .. !)6 Scuttle . . 24 Clonmel . . 10S Lileen Wood .. 24 Surprise Great Nelson .. 36 Journey 120 j Gcmlight , . 43 WAIN ONI HANDICAP, In harness. Of 170 sovs. 2min 50sec class. One mile and a quarter. Jacicy Logan . . scr Mac Dillon . . 24 Baynut . . scr Tamerlane . . 24 Roicole .. scr Whakataua .. 24 -icrcury ... Bcr R „ y fjo(fan 24 June d Oro . . scr Teremoa . . 24 f; dltor •• scr Jolly Chimes .. 24 Tarndale .. scr Granite City .. 3G Tactless . . 12 N Kahuia s6 empton .. 12 General Bingen 30 .. 12 Trimmer .. 3 U ,iir Wave .. 12 Country King 3G John Jinks .. 12 Talent .. 48 it Guy . . 24 Free Advice . , «0 Kinney Dillon 24 Kotuku Jack . . 60 JOno • • 24 Wracklcr . . IOH ELECTRIC HANDICAP, In saddle. Of leo sovs. 2min 17noe cla-sfi. One mile, Blacic Wattle scr s.iliilj . . L .-i enarc . S(jr oreat T r ; umpll Erm s Lynn .. scr Tactless Our Bird .. scr Brook Pointm , Wild Spur . . scr Jacky Logan , 4 Milo Minto . . scr Henry Logan . 24 Apex .. 12 Kinney Dillon ;i« Mercury . . 12 Noerson . . 30 Kaatoma . . 12 Lady Matclilight -18 Bob Logan ..12

FEILDING J.C.

HANDICAP TO SILVER-MINE. SOME GOOD RACING. ' PP.JfcSS ASSOCIATION IZLIGiiAM.) FEILDING, December 1. There was beautiful weather for the second day of the Fcilcling Jockey Club's .Spring Meeting, and splendid racing. The track was in good order. The totnlisator investments were £18,985, making £30.349 for the Meetins, against £53.012 ln<t year. Results : CHELTENHAM HURDLE HANDICAP, Of sovs. One miie and a half and .1 aOyds. 4—T. .S. I'.tll.'n-'K b f EA.STKKLY b> Acre —SatKsuvieriu 4yrs k'. Robinson 1 I—K. Duncan's Otairi 3 11 .V. \V, McDonald 2 10 —D. Munro's Novar 0-4 . . H. Gordon <i Alitor Gam;. h Democratic 11-0; 2 DUnml: 10-7 ; 5 Royal Acre 10-J ; 3 Call Agaiu Hi Goblin Market 9-3 i; 7 Shining Armour 'J ili; 'J Cloym 4 9-0: 11 Lady Mid t)-l; 12 Plain June 9-0 alsu .started. Wou by two lengths; four lengths second and third. Time, 2ruln 57 L'-<"*ec. NOVICE STAKES, Of ICS aovs. Weight &-*. -Six furlongs. j—F. Ormoiid'y I'KWA . . A. E. Ellis 1 7—A. Munsuson's llinuwai .. J. liarry - 11 —11. Tupaea's Laconic .. ..3 12 EnU-r; 4 Tur Baby: 14 Quennbey&n: 3 Uovorage; 5 Busier; 1* t> Flute; 9 Protomint; <S Loin* Kaidcr; 10 Hlack Duchess car. 8-9 J; 2 Viaduct; 16 D*ku cnr. 8-11*; IU Gran t'haco: 1!* Joc-obo: 19 T?»knhue," 15 Chief 17 :Uso etart*d. Won by tv.o lengths; h;ir,'th second and third. T.me, linin 17 ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP, n? iiO 1 * Due mile and a dista-Tive. I—A . Alexander", or * SI LVIOKM IN 1- by <'.tur.ini —Silv.-r I. in!: Uy rs * 1!. Gray 3 'J—J !. W. Collins'a Arro'.v Lad 7*lo 1.. J. i'.llis 2 ,'j—A. .Symch's Shrewd ear. 7-6 Ail*. McDonald '.} Ku»;nui i*-4; 4 Paiko ear. 7-0; 8 Jniate;::rirl car. 7-Gi; G Keddiir car. 7-05; 9 Balloon 7-1'; 7 IJopwood 7-0 a".so started. Won »y a- neck: five lengths second and third. Time, lmin 4-ss<-r. OROUA NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 175 soys. Five furlongs. 8 Trav —Kileuhn 2yrts ear. d-lOfe 11. Gray 1 i:: —W. Duncan's Furlong 7-7 W. X. Taylor 2 7 —W. K. Kembali's White Squall 7-7 W. J. Broughton 'i l Kortiklo 9-0; 2 HuulbowJino 8-:t; •'* Teller 7-}* 4 Interlocutor ear. o-l; tt Brittany 7-1;:; 5 Gullant Fox 7-12; 9 St. Roger 7-12; 12 Bluek Songster 7-12; 7 Sailing 7-7; 7 Thermopylae 7-7: Ki A n-m..meter car. 8-2}; in Drama- 7-7; HI No Humbug 7-7; 11 Jean Lad"sio car. 7-IO.J nlso started. Won by a length, orn; h*ngth and a half -e.oiid and {bird. Tim-. Iniin 4m*c.

P.ONGOTEA HACK HANDICAP, uf ]7M -t.v-, <'m; mile and a distance

o. Boyd' s b m SI'KAIIFOKM by <;r<v«t»car —Mcrriform car. 7-4 C'. Hrodif 3 »)—.\\\ |i. Gnisford'F Hawkrhaw car. T-«Ji S. Gerrand 2 17— K. and 11. > t:\rtu s Calamine 7-0 J. M. Pint--11 Tunbridtr-i *-»1; 1 Arinil R--1 ; 3 Joyspeur H-1 ; -> Auctioneer 7-1-: 11 7-JM; '< Fitz'iurx 7-1-: 7 Nightmare cur. «•-; 2 Grand Jury 7-7: lu Kilondl 7-0; If. Insert Lad 7-iJ; 1 Crt:iihatu\vii 72; l«l Auckland (ias 7-0; 15 Callamnrt c:tr. 7-2 £; 18 I)uy Lass car. 7-23 ; 32 Futurist car. i -o; 18 Bon Acre 7-0 alho started. Won by three-quarters n lenjrth; l«>v.£th sc<v>nd and third. Tim*:, lmin 57m<-. COLYTON HANDICAP, Of 1200 sovs. Jvx furlong?-. 7—C. K. K!t:;tr's b « TKNTKRUEN* bv Chief Kui.-r —Ko.sollate 3vrs Mo L. J. fiili.*: I I—Aitken and U'ood's Autojwiv S-!J A" i:. K11:h t 2—r,\ R. Parron'H Jut t An lid#»a 7 JO ■II. Wiggins ; First Money *■:>,; >; CuliHe car. 7-10; 6 Royal Kul.-r car. 7-.",; 4 Kahikatoa car. 7-7 also started. A thrilling finish. Won by barr-lv half a head; dead In-at second a/;d third. Timo, lrnin 11 i>-sse c. NXJ£AU HACK HANDICAP. of 150 so vs. Six furlongs. ;f—L. r;. Paul's b g ARISCS by The*. I>ian —Pennon Jiyrs 8-10 T. Green 1 •I —I'. H. OoHinson'-s Leisure 7*5 W. Broughton 2 30— B. Dooley'.s Rothen 7-4 A. Eastwood '5 2 Orapai .S-I0; I Cailnpat 8-8; 7 Projection <-11; Id Latakia car. 7-GJ; 0 Seneschal car. 7-7; 3 2 Courtlike 7-9; 5 Tentml! 7-C; 8 Some Acre 7-0; JO Patenroa car. 7-SJ; G Prhk On cur. *7-2s; 14 Tapestry 7-0 also started. Won by a head ; sam#* distance second and third. Time, lmin 15 2-sser. EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 200 sovk. Seven furlongs. G—W. R. Kiribati's b m MISS RAKSOM by Hyrnestra— Missnanna syrs i ? 1 t »*• **, •* s - Gerrand 1 I—«J.1 —«J. «J. MeGrath s Arikinui 8-3 0 TT T ... Goldfinch 2 J—II. Jj. V ine k BonoKtie car. 7-11 J 4 nf , Grylls ?, 4 Malayan 0-0; TJ Maui 8-6; 5 Broad Acre 8-4J; 8 Limited 6-0; 7 Tenacre 8-5; 7 Playground 8-1; 13 Dolomite 7-33- u Royal llamon 7-12; 15 Kuwakuhini car. ' • Mouton Treasury 7-0; ]To Awh-i /•»; J4 PeOostnl 7-7; Ji ]) t .,,iov car. 8-G also started. thinl? n Tim P . Imlriu'l. J^" d „^?" r d ""'I to i"acc? tli»» barrior. * ♦Uo*.(

NOTES ON THE RACING. [THE PEESS Special Service.) The Spring Meeting of the Feilding Jockey Club was concluded to-day in fine, warm weather, and on a track m good order. There were again several suiprise results, but the favourite, Silvormino, scored in the St. Andrew's Handicap. The open sprint fell to the outsider, Tenterden. There was a large attendance, but the totalisator again allowed n substantial decrease. Successful Debut. Easterly, having lier first run over hurdles, was in front throughout, and eventually scored a comfortable ' win from the favourite, and first day's winner, Otairi. Goblin Market and Roval Acre attended Easterly in the running, with Otairi next. Novar made a bold bid over the last half, but it was loft to Otairi to chase Easterly home. He failed by a couple of lengths. Novar was two lengths and a half back, and then came Royal Acre, Goblin Market, Shining Armour, Disrank, and Lady Mid.

Easterly was never in serious danger, and she put up a promising performance. Otairi covered a good deal of extra ground, but lie was always doing his best under his extra weight. Novar showed considerable improvement, and should not be long. Royal Acre ran a fair race, and Goblin Market went better, but they had every chance. Mister Gamp was always well back, while Disrank never got out of the ruck. Call Again and plain Jane fell.

An Easy Win. Pewa, better served at the start than on Saturday, scored an easy win in the Novice Stakes, for u-liieli lie started a ivarm favourite. Black Duchess and Viaduct led Pewa to the straight, where ; .Laconic, Bnskier, and Ilinewai headed | the bunch. Pewa. challenged in the straight, and won by two lengths from Ilinewai, who beat Laconic by ft length. Baskier was fourth, and then came Chief Savage, Viaduct, Tar Baby, and Black Duchess, j It was a good thing for Pewa, who won with a lot in hand. Hinewai improved, and good races came from Chief Savage, Viaduct, and Blaclc Duchess.

A Close Finish, j Silvermine and Arrow Lad carried ! the bulk of the money in the St. An- I drevr's Handicap, and in a close finish, j went right away from their opponents. I Hopwood and Paiko made the early running from Silvermine, Arrow Lad, Imateagirl, and Paiko. Imateagirl momentarily reached the front, but Arrow Lad took charge five furlongs from home and led Silvermine round tho turn from a well strung out field. Silvermine challenged and had tho race won a furlong from home, but Arrow Lad stuck on. and ran him to half a neck. Shrewd was five lengths away third, with Ruanui fourth, then Keddar, Balloon, and Hopwood. Arrow Lad was taken to the front too Boon, but it did not look as if he would have beaten Silvermine. Nothing else had any chance. Ruanui and Shrewd were outpaced from the start, but fin- , ished on. Good. Returns. Jt, is a long time since a winner ridden by 11. Gray returned such a good double-figure price as Hampden did in the two-year-old race, but it was only half the price paid by the .second horse, Furlong, who carried only £l4. Interlocutor and the favourite, Korokio, showed out from Haulbowline, Ilamp- 1 den, and Brittany, the start being very j straggling, Gallant Fox being left. They Were well strung out entering the straight, where Interlocutor was leading Hampdon and Furlong, Ivorokio having run right off the course, and curried Haulbowline with her. Hampden soon boat Interlocutor, but had to lie hard ridden to beat Furlong by a length. Sailing was two lengths away, third, and Urania fourth, then Interlocutoi, St. Roger, and Korokio. It was a complete rout for the favourites, Korokio and Haulbowline, who may, however, have been in the money but for Korokio running off. The winner is a bay colt by Tea Tray from Kilcalm, owned in Wanganui, and trained by O. Cox at Ilawera. Furlong is a bay filly by Acre, from Ohui, in tho Fordell stable. Ohui is a sister to Tamatete, Tukia, and Freehold. Outsiders Again. Outsiders came home in the big field ■ in the hack distance event, in which j several horses could not get an opening in the straight. The merit of tho winner's performance, however, cannot be denied, for she came from a long way back. Acmil and Nightmare made the running from Joy spear and Goldlike, then Grand Jury, P.Oll Acre, Callamart, llawkshaw, and Fitzquex. Spearform become prominent on the turn. Acmil and Nightmare led into line from Goldlike, Hawkshaw, and Spearform. Joyspear, on tho rails, got blocked, and Spearform came on to beat llawkshaw by a neck, with Calamine a length away. Goldlike was fourth, and then came Grand Jury, Jovspear, Auctioneer, and Nightmare.

It looked us if Jovspear would have been dangerous had lie .ic'it through. Grand Jury also suffered. Spearform and llawkshaw. however, are improvers, and Spearform's performance was extra g..od. A Narrow Victory. A slashing finish was stug -d in the open sprint, the outsider, Tenterden, showing a return to his l>cst form, and getting home half a head in front ot Autopav and .lust An Idea, who deadheated for second place. Royal Kuler was slow away. Cuticle showing up in the lead and settling down with First Money from Autopav, Tenterden, and Just As: Idea. Just An Idea drifted to the rear on the turn, Cuticle and First Money leading into the straight from Autopay and Tenterden, with Just An Idea coming fust. In the run home. Tenterden and Autopay drew out and in 11 close finish Teiitei'iiei) prevailed Inhalf a head. Autopay and Ju.st An Idea dead-heating for second plac-e. I'irM -Money was a moderate fourth, a»id Roval Holer was next.

Tenterden has been a long time returning to form, but he displayed stilus of it in the Stewards' Handicap at Hiccarton, and to-day ran right up to his best. Autopay ran considerably better than in the .Stakes. Just An Idea was unlucky. It looked as if he should hnvo won. He was asked to make up too irfiu-h leeway. A Thrilling Finish. Another thrilling finish was seen in the hack sprint, three horses going over the line together. Arisus and Leisure made the pace from Orapni, Pass On, Rothen, Patearoa, and Tentcall. Arisus and Leisure led into the straight, and Rothen, who had received a bump from Orapai, joined in. At the finish the judge's placing were Arisus, Leisure, and Rothen, with just enough to declare by. Orapai was fourth, and then canio Tentcall, Projection, Courtlikn, and Callapat. Hotheu was very unlucky. A Surprise. Miss Kansom surprised by beating the favourite Arikinui in the concluding event after the latter had had every chance. Arikinui jumped away best from No. .1, but Limited headed him off and made the pace, being attended by Arikinui, Miss Hansom, Tenacre, Malayan, Broad Acre, and Playground. Playground got a bad run past the half and dropped back. .Limited led into the •straight from Arikinui, Miss Kansom, Tenacre, Broad Acre, and Bonogne. Miss Ransom finished best and beat Arikinui by a length, Bonogne running Arikinui to a head. Playground was fourth, and then came Limited, Te Aroha, and Broad Acre. Arikinui had every chance. Miss Ransom won well. Denier again played up at the start, and did not participate in the contest.

THE JOCKEYS' STRIKE. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN. (UNITED I'RESJ ASSOCIATION— BI ELECTRIC TEX.EOEAPH— COPYBIGHT.) (Received December Ist, 8.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, December 1. Arising out of the jockeys' strike at Moorefield on Saturday, an enquiry was held nt the Australian Jcckey Club offices to-day, when, after receiving an expression of regret from the jockeys concerned, the stipendiary stewards decided to take no action. It is understood that a petition is lx?ing prepared by the jockeys asking that there should be some limitation on fields on suburban courses.

TAUMARUNUI REHANDICAPS. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TEI,EGtt.MI.) AUCKLAND. December I. Rchaiulioaps for the Taumarunui Racing Club's Meeting are:— Tnitmnrunui C'iip—Trishna 7llt, making 7-7. Owliango Hack Handicap—Sir Mond 71b, making 9-7.