RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22504, 12 September 1938, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

N T EW BRIGHTON T.C.

SILVER GUY WINS HANDICAP

INCREASED TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS

The New Brighton Trotting Club was favoured with a fast track for its meeting on Saturday. The weather was fine, but there was a bitterly cold easterly wind. The fixture was one of the most successful in the history of the club. The attendance was excellent and gate receipts showed a good advance. The totalisator investments amounted to £33,797. against £26.153 10s last year, an increase of £7643 10s. Twelve months ago the meeting clashed with the Rugby test match and the racing commenced at 10 a.m. In 1936 the totalisator handled £21.132.

The Now Brighton Trotting Club In recent years has shown a lot of initiative, and very many improvements have been made to the tracks and the different appointments. The success of Saturday’s meeting will give the club encouragement to proceed still further with its progressive policy of providing good sport and offering its patrons the best service.

The only fault that could be found with the day’s racing was the intervals allowed between the races, for the last race was run after the advertised time and the light was not good. This is a failing, however, that is not likely to occur at future meetings, and in any case at the remaining fixtures there will be more hours of daylight than was the case on Saturday. Generally backers were well on the mark; but they started off badly when Timworthy won the first race and paid a dividend of nearly a quarter of a century. Quest returned double figures for a win and Credit Funds paid a good place dividend.

The principal event of the day, the Burwood Handicap, ended in a comfortable win for Silver Guy; but a muddling pace in the early stages and the failure of several well-backed candidates took a lot of interest qut of the race. The victory was a popular cne for the South Canterbury trainer, R. Townley, who scored his second win of the day with Gold Salute In the Pacific Handicap. Timworthy, who has mixed his racing with some very indifferent performances, was on his best behaviour in the Improvers’, Handicap and, though he may have had something to snare at the finish, his driver, Free Holmes, had to handle him very carefully over the later stages. Carver Doone, from the C. S. Donald stable, did not make a very impressive showing in the Burwood Handicap, of two miles; but In. the shorter race, the Wamoni Handicap, he showed himself a very capable sprinter. The Belfast stable completed a good double when Repeal decisively beat a field of saddle horses in the Electric Handicap. iJ. c. Watts, who rode Repeal, had been successful earlier in the day with Quest, who had shown promise in a number of races; while Guy Hugo, in the Handicap,* con*he good:showing he had made M he meeting at Addington. Possibly xne most convincing win of lij! d £ y ~ va * 5 r T by Guncase m Handica P. he made S9s i h s runn ifS.and registered 2 f n i" ssec - . He ls ' a good, solid pacer, and may improve still further. Details of the racing are as follows:

IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, ° f f 2 ?nVrn Con ? i 10136 £4 °- and third horse mfn stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3 . min 43sec class. One mile and a half. s - Westermah’s ch g TIMWORTHY by Frank Worthy— Daphne de Oro syrs scr P. Holmes ’ 1 2 * iZl W ; 0 H ' R °che’s b m Dollar Maid 7 gTC* 12 r* ht ~ . • ■ D - Bennett 2 7 ‘ McCormick’s b g Kilmorn , scr •• J- P- McNeill 3 U, 14 Burlesque scr; 11, ll Chudleiah ?£*«>•» Tommy Guy scr; 3, Tcaynor 12 \ I 2 ’. 1 *, Lee . B oy 24; 14. 13 Ohinemutu t 4 > 4 - 4 . Premier 24; 8. 8 Shadeland 24: fc. Princess Beverley »• 6. 3 Sagamore 84 also started Won by half a length; 10 lengths between second and third. Sagamore was fourth. Times—3min 37 3-ssec, 3min 36 4-5 sec, 3mm 42 3-ssec. Winner trained by J. Washington, Riccarton.

BELFAST HANDICAP, Of £200; second horse £4O, and third horse £2O from stake. 3min 34sec class. One mile and a half. 3. I—Mrs E. M. Quinn’s b g GUNCASE by Man o’ War—Jingle mare _ s y rs J scr .. D. Teahen 1 2. 2 F. P. Brosnan’s b g Token 6yrs f Spc _ . , •• G. McKendry 2 3. s—B. Grice sb g Wharrum syrs _ S o r Al , , . .. O. E. Hooper 3 5, 3 Aldershot scr and Taruna scr bracketed; 4. 4 Bill B. scr; 12, 12 Diversion scr; 8, 10 Eddie Tolan scr; 6, 6 Francisco |cr and Zingarrie scr bracketed; 14, 13 Hidden Charm scr: 13, 14 Lady Ann scr; 10. 8 Llewellyn’s Pet scr; 7. 9 Royal Grattan scr: 9, 7 Evora 12; 11, ll ivy Petersen 36 also started. 9 Won by three lengths: two lengths between second and third. Bill B. was fourth. Times—3min 25 l-ssec, 3min 25 3-Ssec, 3 min 26 2-Ssec. Winner trained by D. Teahen, Pleasant Point. BURWOOD HANDICAP, Of £400; second horse £BO, third horse £4O from stake. 4min 33sec class. Two> miles. • • ■ 8. 3—R. Townley’s ch g SILVER GUY by Adioo Guy—Jenny Bell, jun. aged scr .. Owner 1 6. 4—J. Richardson’s b hj Toorak Syrs scr .. E. C. McDermott 2 4. 5—W. E. Sticklngs’s b g Carver Doone aged 36 .. R. Donald 3 6, 7 Casanova scr; 10. 10 Peter Locanda scr; 2, 1 Red Pigeon scr; 8, 8 Wee Wrack scr; 1, 2 Frisco Boy 12 and Frisco Lady 12 bracketed; 9. 8 Guy Junior 12; 7, 6 Mystery Yet 12 also started. Won by two lengths; same between second and third. Red Pigeon was fourth. Times—4min 39 l-ssec. 4mln 39 2-ssec. 4 min 37 l-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Washdyke. SEAVIEW HANDICAP, Of £2od: second horse £4O, and third horse £2O from stake. 3min Isec class. One mile and a quarter. 4. 3—W. Houston’s b g QUEST by Wrack—Zonophone aged scr D. C. Watts 1 2. 2—Mrs M. Ischia’s ch g Oasis aged scr .. D. Teahen 2 10. 12—A. H. Todd’s b g Mohican syrs scr .. J. Behrns 3 1, 1 Attain scr; 23. 23 Baytax scr; 14, 14 Centaurus scr; 13, 13 Chelidon scr; 16. 17 Chleftainess scr: 19, 19 Envious scr; 14, 16 Flying Helen scr; 3, 4 Jovial scr; 18. 18 Lady Vasclyne scr; 5, 5 Loyalette scr and Radiant Prince scr bracketed; 16, 15 Orby Lad scr; 9, 9 Privateer scr; 6. 7 Stamboul scr; 7, 8 Stylish Boy scr; 22, 22 Temeraire scr: 8. 6 Wee Potts scr; 11. 11 Green Tanger 12; 20, 21 Jambo 12; 12, 10 Shadow Son 12; 21. 20 Otaua 24 also started. Won by two lengths: length between second and third. Stylish Boy was fourth. Times—2min 53sec. 2min 53 2-ssec, 2min 53 3-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Tinwald. PACIFIC HANDICAP, Of £225; second horse £44, and third horse £22 from stake. 3min 30sec class. One mile and a half. 3. 2—R. Rutherford’s ch g GOLD SALUTE by Rey de Oro—Gold Queen aged - 12 .. R. Townley 1 2.4 R. S. Wood’s b m Loyal Pat syrs scr .. J. Pringle 2 15. 15— R. H. Butterick’s b m Credit Funds aged scr .. J. Behrns 3

12, 12 Aqua Bond scr; 7, 10 Bayard'scr; 14, 14 Eastern Prince scr; 10, 11 Fay Rey scr; 1. 1 Fine -Art scr; 16. 16 Full Hand scr; 11. 9 Icevus scr; 6. 5 Old Faithful scr; 5, 7 Blue Spark 12; 8. 6 Embark 12; 9. 8 Lightning Lady 12; 4, 3 Philario 24 and Twenty Grand 36 bracketed ; 13, 12 Ferry Post 72 also started. Won by half a length; four lengths bejween second and third. Lightning Lady was fourth. Times—3min 22sec, 3min 23 l-ssec, 3mm 25sec. Winner trained by *• Xownley. Washdyke.

SPKING HANDICAP, Of £275: second horse £54. and third horse £27 from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 34sec class. One mile and a half. 3. 3—Mrs I. Gibson’s b g GUY HUGO bv Guy Parrish —Nellie Hugo aged scr • • A. Butterfield 1 7. 7—T and W. B. McCone's b g Gyrate aged scr .. D. C. Watts 2 6. 2—J. W. Borrell's b g Indolent aged 12 .. S. C. Wright 3 2, 4 Gracie Fields scr; 9, 9 Header scr: 4, (5 Prince Harvester scr; 5, 5 Reward scr; 8, 8 Kippagh 36; 1. 1 Pilot Peter 36; 10, 10 Parrish Belle 60; 11. 11 First Wrack 84 also started. , Won by half a length: same between second and third. Header was fourtn. Times—3min 29 2-ssec. 3min 29 3-ssec. 3 min 28 4-ssec. Winner trained by A. Butterfield, Addington. WAINONI HANDICAP, Of £275; second horse £54, and third horse £27 from stake. 2min 46sec class. One mile and a quarter. 4. 3—W. E. Stickings’s b g CARVER DOONE by Drusus—Misfortune aged scr .. R. Donald 1 2.1-J. J. Brosnan’s - b g Marsceres gyrs scr *. G, McKendry 2 3. 2—G. Stanley’s eh g Blair Athol 6yrs scr S. A. Edwards 3 4, 3 Agile scr bracketed with Carver Doone; 6. 7 Aide de Camp scr; 3. 2 Llewellyn's Pride 12 bracketed with Blair Athol; 8, 6 Iraq scr; 7, 8 Mvstery Yet scr; 9. 9 Recess scr; 5, 5 Southern Smile scr; 10. 10 Double Great 12; 1. 4 Ginger Jack 12 also started. „ , , ~ Won by a length: length and a half between second and third. Southern Smile was fourth. Times—2min 50 2-ssec. 2mm 50 3-ssec. 2min 50 4-ssec. Winner trained by C. S. Donald, Belfast. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. In saddle. Of £225; second horse £44, and third horse £22 from stake. 2mm 17sec class. One mile. 1. I—J. Palmer’s b g REPEAL by Native King—Olive Turmoil aged scr ■ ... D. C. Watts 1 3. 2—A. Leggett’s b m Heather Queen aged scr .. J. P. McNeil 2 5. 3—E. O’Malley’s b g Sky Wink aged scr •• H. Marshall 3 2, 4 Doubt scr; 4, 5 Embark scr; 5, 3 Olive King scr bracketed with Sky Wink: 7. 9 Saee King scr: 6. 6 Racketeer 12; 8 7 Shrewdie 12: 10, 10 Aircraft 36; 9. 8 Esplendor 36 also started. Won by a length: six lengths between second and third. Shrewdie wm fourth. Times—2min Msec, 2min 14 l-ssec. 2mm 15sec. Winner trained by C. S. Donald. Belfast. NOTES ON THE RACING Confined to a Few Before a furlong of the Improvers’ Handicap had been covered, most of the starters were well out of the running because of unsteady trotting. The contest was not a good one, and the finish was confined to Timworthy and Dollar Maid, who-were a long way ahead of the remainder. * For once in a while Tim worthy began correctly; and with half a rnile cov.r ired he and Kilmorick were jn front from Dollar' Maid, Ohinemutu, and Princess Beverley. Dollar Maid then joined Timworthy and the pair cleared out from Kimorick, the only others with an apparent chance being Princess Beverley, who broke, Lee Boy, and Ohinemutu,' while-Sagamore was going nicely. In the straight Timworthy and Dollar Maid drew out and the former appeared to have something in hand when he beat Dollar Maid by half u length, with Kilmorick, tiring, 10 lengths away in third place ahead of Sagamore, Lee Boy, and Shadeland. * Timworthy' has always shown a 10l of speed in his races, but his trotting has been very erratic. He won two races at the Cheviot meeting in March, but his form generally has - not been reliable. Princess Beverley disappointed badly, but Dollar Maid trotted much better than usual. Chudleigh, Gaynor. Burlesque, and Premier all made mistakes very early in the proceedings. A Decisive Win Handily placed from the start and taking the lead with half a mile to gq, Guncase easily won the Belfast Handicap from another South _ Canterburytrained horse in Token, with Wharrum in third place. It was a very decisive win and one that suggested still better things for the Man o’ War pacer. Token and Bill B. were actually the quickest to begin, and as the stands were passed the pair were showing the way to Lady Ann, Guncase, Francisco, Hidden Charm, Wharrum, Evora and Aldershot. The order was little changed until gproaching the half-mile post, when Guncase was left out in front and he led into the straight from Token, Bill 8., Wharrum, Francisco, Hidden Charm, and Eddie Tolan. Guncase was never troubled in the run home and he won with a lot in hand from Token, who just as easily disposed of Wharrum. There was little between Bill B. and Diversion, who had a good race for fourth place. Guncase is one of the tough Man o’ War breed and has been a fairly useful performer. In this race he showed .rare staying powers and was not the least distressed at. the finish Token is a six-year-old pacer by Travis Axworthy from Logan Mary and is an improver, but Wharrum did not enjoy the best of the running and possibly

did well to finish third. Francisco had every chance and Aldershot went a fair race for one of his tender years Taruna and Zingarrie were well out of the race from the start. A Muddling Pace Tht Burwood Handicap saw all the acceptors go to the post; but a muddling pace from the start quite spoiled the race as a spectacle and as a tesi of stamina. Silver Guy, always in the picture, registered 4min 39 l-ssec irom a 4min 33sec mark, on a track that was in very good order. Casanova misbehaved himself as the barriers were released, and interfered with Mystery Yet, who lost his driver, J. Pringle. Peter Locanda, Toorak, Silver Guy, Frisco Boy, and Wee Wrack was the order after the field had settled down, the leader being under a strong pull. With five furlongs left behind Silver Guy took the lead, and at a mile he had as his nearest attendants. Toorak, Peter Locanda, Red Pigeon. Frisco Boy, and Carver Doonc There was practically no alteration in the next half-mile, but Carver Doonc made a smart move forward as the straight was approached. In the run home nothing had a chance with Silver Guy, who won easily from Toorak, with Carver Doone in third place ahead of Red Pigeon and Frisco Boy. It was a poor contest, with the winner outstanding. He stayed on well m a slow race, and fairly outpaced the others in the run home. Toorak ag.nn raced solidly, and Carver Doone put up a fair race. Frisco Boy had every chance, but put no dash into his work and on this form he is perhaps a hi' over-rated. Frisco Lady was another whose running was well below standard. A Strong Finisher Favoured by all the best of the running, Quest fairly outclassed the field in the final stages of the Seavicw Haiv dicap, which attracted a big field. D C. Watts waited patiently behind me leaders until the business end, and there was no denying the great finishing run Quest put in. When a quarter of a mile had beer covered. Quest and Flying Helen were in front, followed by Oasis, Loyalctte Mohican. Envious, and Chieftainess while the favourite. Attain, was already in a bad position. Down thfe back Oasis raced to the lead and he was followed by Flying Helen, Mohican. Jambo, Quest, and Envious. At the straight entrance .Oasis and Mohican •W(e,ifev'xn command, 1 butyvyhen the pair Itfbked to have the; finish to themselves Quest came very fast and was going away from the others as the post was reached. Mohican held on for third place and was followed by Stylish Boy Chelidon, Jambo, and Wee Potts. The winner, who had raced consistently, paid double figures on the win machine, and finished like a true racehorse. Oasis faded only towards the finish; but Attain at no stage looked a'winner. - He drew a bad position at the barrier and this probably cost himhis chance. Stylish Boy showed promise in his fast finishing run and Wee Potts may do better. . R. Townley’s Double A second victory came the way of the South Canterbury trainer, R. Townley, when Gold Salute won the Pacific Handicap, after leading for the greater part of the journey. Credit Funds, Bayard, Loyal Pat, Icevus, and Gold Salute were quickest away from the barriers, and with half a mile covered. Gold Salute was in front of Credit Funds, who was closely followed by Loyal Pat, Bayard, Icevus, and Blue Spark, while Fine Art had broken up. At the half-mile post Gold Salute was still carrying on merrily from Loyal Pat, Credit Funds, Icevus, Embark, and Bayard, and the order was little changed at the straight. Here Loyal Pat issued a strong challenge and a furlong from home he appeared to hold an advantage. He failed in the run home, and Gold Salute finished a comfortable winner .from Loyal Pat, with Credit Funds, Lightning Lady and Icevus following in that order Gold Salute is a brother to Roi I’Or, one of the best pacers ever raced in New Zealand, and .in this .race he shoxyed tenacity in stalling off the challenge of Loyal Pat. Bayard disappointed badly, and Fine Art lost al’ his chance in the first few furlongs. Unhoppled Trotters Guy Hugo won the Spring Handicap after a really good display of trotting, and he fought on in a manner that stamped him as a solid trotter. He fairly outstayed Gyrate, who finished second. Gyrate was first away from the barrier, but before half a mile had been covered Gracie Fields had taken charge, and evidently her driver, R. Townley, intended to establish a good lead early. Reward, .Guy Hugo, Gyrate, and Indolent, however, all kept within range. Gracie Fields had an advantage at the straight entrance, but she was under pressure a furlong from .home. Under the whip, Gracie Fields broke up badly, and in a hard finish Guy Hugo went on to win from Gyrate, who finished better than Indo-

RACING FIXTURES

September 17—Ashburton C.R.C. September 17 —Foxton R.C. September 17, 19—Avondale J.C. September 22, 24—Geraldine R.C. September 24 —Marton J.C, October I—Otaki-Maori R.C. October I—Kurow J.C. October 1, 3—Ohinemuri J.C. October 6, B—Dunedin J.C. October 7, B—-Hawke’s Bay J.C. October 8. 10 —Auckland R.C. October 13, 15 —Masterton R.C. October 15—South Canterbury J.C. October 15, 17—Avondale J.C. October 20, 22, 24—Wellington- R.C. October 22, 24—Gore R.C.' October 24—North Canterbury R.C. October 24—Waverley R.C. October 24—Waikato Hunt Club. October 27. 29—Poverty Bay Turf

Club. October 29—Banks Peninsula R.C. October 29—Rangitikei R.C. October 29—Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Club.

TROTTING FIXTURES September 24—Wellington T.C. October I—Methven T.C." October B—New Brighton- T.C. October 15—Waikato T.C. October 15—Manawatu T.C. October 22,. 24—Greymouth T.C. October 22,. 24—Auckland T.C. October 24—Oamar.u T.C. October 29—Inverpgrgill T.C. October 29-LThames T.C., lent. Header was fourth, and was followed by Reward - and Pilot Peter. The winner was-the real trotter m the race, and following, on his good second to Sonoma King at Addington recently, he paid a surprisingly good price. Gyrate trotted his best : see for some time. He is not a genuine stayer, but a mile and a half journey suits hijri. Indolent ran another sqlid race, but Pilot : Peter, when looking a possible winner, let his' driver down rather badly. ‘ • Carver Doone Shows Speed , Carver . .Doone,, after being well beaten in. the principal event, repeated his. performance at Oamafu in May last .by winning the mile and a quarter race, anpi, on this showing Carver Doone proved himself a better sprinter than a stayer. Iraq nvas first away, but before the stands were reached, Carver Doone took over, the running from Recess, Iraq, Southern Spjile, Marsceres, Aide do ■ Camp, and Blair Athol. _ Carver Doone- was always going nicely in front, and he led round the top turn from Recess; but at tfie straight he was challenged by Marsceres. Halfway down the straight, Marsceres looked like making a race of it, but Carver Doone came away to win like a crack sprinter. Blair Athol ran a good solid race, but apparently has had enough for the present. He did not finish with his usual dash. Ginger Jack may do better later on. His form was disappointing. A Mile In Saddle Repeal made an exhibition of those opposed to l\im in the Electric Handicap. Heather Queen was first away, but when Repeal raced to the front he had the rest in trouble. Heather . Queen tried to keep with him, but in the last .half-mile Repeal went' awav to win as he liked. He was, ridden by D. C. Watts, a master horseman. Olive King failed to go away correctly, and only Embark and Sky Wink ever looked 15k£ getting ne&r the leaders. Repeal scored a very easy win. ■ ' Where Driving Counts Now 67 years of age, Free Holmes has lost none of his cunning in the handling of a trotter, and it is safe to say that few other drivers would have won the Improvers’ -Handicap with Timworthy, at no stage a very reliable trotter. Holmes had his big job in the •early stages, but he kept his trottei as far away from the others as he could, and took a very wide sweep when racing to the first turn. As he settled down Timworthy trotted well; but it seemed that his driver was well satisfied when thd post was reached Bred by Mr J. Westerman, a steward of the club, Timworthy is trained a 1 Riccarton by J. Washington, who alsc raced the dam, Daphne do Oro.

K. VOITRE DEAD

ACCIDENT DURING

RACE

NOTED NEW ZEALAND

JOCKEY

LONG RUN OP SUCCESSES

(TOTTED PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) V - . MELBOURNE, September 10.

The well-known New Zealand horseman. Keith Voitre, died in hospital today from injuries received when riding in the Budgeree Handicap at the Moonee Valley meeting. Voitre’s skull was fractured when his mount, Frill Prince, was brought down, with two others, by a horse in front falling.

Keith Voitre was one of the bestknown and mostrespected riders in the Dominion in the last decade. Born in the Manawatu district, he entered the stable of R. Hatch at Awapuni, and after a year’s. tuition he became apprenticed to Hatch, This was the foundation of a most successful period of apprenticeship, and at the conclusion of his articles, he remained with Hatch until he left New Zealand to reside in Melbourne in 1935. Voitre’s best season in New Zealand was in 1932-33 when he rode a record number of 123 winners. He had not long been in Melbourne before he struck winning form, and his run of successes bordered on the phenomenal until he suffered a broken leg, which kept him out of the saddle for more than a year. He resumed riding only a few months ago. Voit're’s most important success was in the Melbourne Cup of J935, when he steered Marabou to victory. He won the Victoria Derby at the same meeting on Feldspar, and the Oaks Stakes on Nalda; and later in the same year he won the Williamstown Cup on Garrio, and the Newmarket Handicap bn Count Ito. In Sydney, he was successful on Synagogue in the 1935 Epsom Handicap. He also won races in other states in Australia, these including the Adelaide St. Leger on Donaster in 1936. In New Zealand. Voitre’s most important successes were gained on Admiral Drake and Gold Trail in the Auckland Cup, Princess Doreen and Legatee (Great Northern Foal Stakes), Ammon Ra and Tea Trader (A.R.C. Royal Stakes). Golden Wings (Great Northern Guineas). Royal Ruler and Princess Doreen (A.R.C. Welcome Stakes), Princess Doreen and Whenuakura (Avondale Stakes), Arrowhead (C.J.C. Metropolitan Handicap). Hurlingham (C.J.C. Members’ Handicap). Tea Chat (Welcome Stakes), Golden Hair (Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes), Chrysology (Napier Cup), Chopin (Rangitikei Cup). Eminent and Carfex (Taranaki Cup). Piuthair (Wai : rarapa Cup), Aga Khan (Wanganui Cup), Whenuakura (Wellesley Stakes). Ammon Ra (Wellington Stakes), and Royal Artist (Wellington Cup). TROTTING NOTES A Reminder Acceptances for light-harness events to be decided at Ashburton on Saturday will close to-morrow at 8 p.m. Rehandicap At the Ashburton County Racing Club’s spring meeting next Saturday Quest has been penalised 72 yards, and is now 108 yards behind in the Selma Trot Handicap. At the Stud Grattan Loyal, whose stock are now developing into good stake winners, will do the present season in South? land; but his owner. Free Holmes, will have Rey de Oro at the stud at Riccarton, This well-bred chestnut stallion has proved himself one of the best horses ever imported to New Zealand, and has left some great racehorses. The latest to earn fame is Parisienne, who proved herself the greatest pacer of her age ever in New Zealand when she won the Inter-Dominion Championship at Addington. Key de Oro is one of the most popular sires, and is bound to be well patronised by breeders who aim at producing good, hardy racehorses. Notes on New Brighton Peter Locanda is a hard puller in his races, but when he has finished pulling he has finished racing. He will require very clever placing before he cart win a race in his present class. * Red ■ Pigeon and Frisco Boy were two of the big disappointments-at New Brighton. Both had every chance, but appeared simply not good enough on the day. Even on the big New Brighton track the luck of the draw for barrier positions counts a lot, especially in mile and a quarter races. One of the unlucky horses in this respect was Attain, who was in a hopeless position with less than a furlong covered. Aqua Bond, a six-year-old mare by Worthy Bond —First Water) showed a lot of speed in the Pacific Handicap. Now in S. A. Edwards’s [ stable, she gives promise of. winning a race in the near future. M. B. Edwards had at New Brighton what appeared to be, a )yery strong team, including Princess’ Beverley, Francisco, Zingarrie, Frisco Boy, Frisco Lady, Wee Philario, and Twenty Grand, but not one ever gave its supporters much reason for expecting a victory. Agile, now in C. S, Donald’s stable, never looked likely in the Wainoni Handicap, but his stablemate, Carver Doone, made amends by winning In brilliant style. Gold Salute, who gave R. Townley his second success at New Brighton on Saturday, is a brother to Roi I’Or, The New Brighton Trotting Club has a lot of ground at its disposal and a big-enclosure is set apai;t for the parking of motor-cars. The free service provided was the reason for many compliments being paid.the officials by motorists. The orderly parking and the control exercised by the officials in charge obviated all the crowding and congestion so noticeable after many race meetings. In this respect the New Brighton Club-set a very good example in the handling of motor traffic. An American Sire

C, S. Donald will, have three Ameri-can-bred stallions in his stud during the present season, the number .comprising Jack, Potts, Calumet Ax worth, and Lusty Volo. Jack Potts has proved a big success. Calumet Ax worth is represented here by only yearlings at present, although several of his stock have won races in America. Lusty Volo is expected to arrive about October 15. He is by Peter Volo from Fruity Worthy,' and is bred on very successful lines. Lusty Volo is also represented in America by-several winners, including Buddy Volo, a two-year-old, who has won five races on end, and .has established a mile record of 2min ssec. The dam of Lusty Volo, 2min 3sec, is Fruity Worthy, by. Axworthy, and the dam of The Real Lady, 2pjin 3isec, As an unbroken yearling, it is stated. Lusty Volo was sold for 2000 guineas. Such a wellbred horse should be an acquisition to breeding in New Zealand. In t New Role

The well-known galloping horseman, A. E., Ellis, had the mount on Olive King in the mile saddle race at New Brighton on Saturday, but his experience was not a happy one. Olive King was in a tangle almost as soon .as thfe barriers were released and was not under control before «U chance of success had gone.

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders . A ,, . Acceptances for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s spring fixture on Saturday next will close at 8 p.m. to-morrow. , Nominations for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Friday., Nightmare!) Winners The recent success of Haerepo in Brisbane and Russian Ballet’s win in the Wanganui Guineas on Saturday would be very pleasing to those breeders ■ who have any of Nightmarch’s stock on hand or have booked mares to the Ladbrooks sire.

Amberley Racing Club The annual meeting of members of the Amberley Racing Club will be held on September 19. In his annual report, the president, Mr G. Fulton, expressed the regret of * members at the death of a former president, Mr G. N. McLean, and at the deaths of Messrs D. Chapman, F. G. Lewton, J. G. Macdonald, and G. L. Rutherford. The membership • of the club now stands at 82, including five life members. The requisite number having been nominated for stewards and committee, no election is necessary. The list is as follows: —Sir Charles Clifford, Messrs M. Bethell, A. P. Boyle, H. Dampier-Crossley, G. M. Dixon, S. Frew, G. Fulton, D. C. Gardiner, A. S. George, H. D. Greenwood, G. R. Macdonald. John Munro, A. R. Parkinson, W. A. Parsons, T. C. Robinson, G. O. Rutherford, J. B. Starky, and A. R. Turnbull. The net profit for the last year was £149 9s lOd. Juveniles at Wanganui Pas de Cheval, winner of the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui on Saturday, is a black colt by Lackham from Lady Elusive by Quarantine from Lady Officer, and is owned by his breeder, Mrs M. D. Carter, of Palmerston North. Tableaux, second to Pas de Cheval, is owned by Mr A. F. Symes, who bred her. She is a bay filly by Beau Pore from Painted Screen, dam of Movie Star, Hunting Scene. Screen Star, and Screen Lord. The third place-getter. Submission, is owned by Mr G. M. Currie, and is a brown filly by Limond from Homage (Absurd-Eulogy), dam of Honour, Episode. Courtcraft, Heritage, and Homily. She was not offered at the January sales, being retained bv Mr Currie with the ultimate idea of breeding from her. Track Work at Riccarton Conditions were very favourable for training at Riccarton on Saturday, and a large amount.of galloping was done on the No. 7 grass, which -provided good but fairly slow going.

A Smart Six Furlongs The best gallop of the morning was credited, to Trench Fight, who covered six furlongs in Imin 17sec. Others over this distance included Defaulter, who easily beat Nightdress in Imin 19sec, The Masquerader, who beat Great Bramble in Imin 20 2-ssec, Aggravate and Synthetic Imin 18sec, Happy Night and Nightcalm Imin 20 2-ssec, Gold Boy and Bit o’ Blue Imin 21sec, and Lady Rosette and Night Hawk Imin 20 2-ssec Over Five Kilrobe finished well clear of Roy Bun and Lady Leigh together at the end of a smartly-run five furlongs in Imin 3 4-ssec, and later Gay Parade recorded Imin 4sec, the last three furlongs in both cases being run in 39sec. Wine Card took Imin 4 4-ssec, Rebellion and Colonel Rouge Imin ssec, and Density easily beat Romarin in Imin 4 l-ssec. Others were Recollection and Flame Queen Imin 6sec, Bargo and Nigella Imin 7sec. Screamer and Dracula Imin 9sec, Amouretta and La Plata Imih 7sec, and Disdain Imin 7sec. No 111-Effects Kinnoull had his first serious gallop, and pulled up well after running half a mile in 53sec.'

This time was occupiec by Comus and Potent. The former, who is now held oil lease by two patrons of A. McMullan’s stable, shaped very well.

Half Mile Tasks Master Hotspur ran half a mile in 52sec, Financierc Slsec, Dranoel and Rebel' Leader 54sec. Argentic and Sparkle galloped seven furlongs in Imin 33sec, the first four in 51sec, and Rabble beat Wagner over the same ground in Imin 33 2-ssec. Cape Gabo and Windward covered a mile in Imin 50sec. Over Hurdles Silver Sight and The Sandwichman were companions over four hurdles, the latter making a bold showing in his first attempt in company with an experienced jumper. . Dividend and Patuma took it in turns to lead in a bout over five hurdles, both again giving pleasing displays. A Slight Injury Dictate was an absentee from the tracks. He injured himself on the road on Friday, and although the trouble is not considered to have any far-reaching effect, he will have to be idle for a few c>ys. WINGATUI NOTES SATURDAY’S GALLOPS INTERESTING TASKS [THE PRESS Special Service.! DUNEDIN, September 10. After a sharp frost the going on the inside grass track at Wingatui was slow this morning, but the plough track provided good going. Janet Gaynor easily held Straightdel at the end of) five furlongs on the plough in C 7 2-ssec. Janet Gaynor looks more forward than when she raced at the Otago Hunt meeting. Pilot’s Love, by Cockpit from The Kiss, thus a half-sister to Osculate, and Darien finished together over four furlongs in 54sec, The former is well grown and gallops with a free action. Alma and Hanlon were sent a mile, and from the six furlong post to the half mile took 28sec: The next' half mile was run in.s6sec, and Alma was going much the better over the final furlong.

Juveniles In Action *> The two two-year-olds by Gustn* from Ravenna and Bonnie Lake wen companions over half a mile run In GOsec. They were under restraint all the way. The former has been named Savona, and excepting in colour "a very like her dam in looks. Gold Don took 40 2-ssec to run three furlongs and is now coming to hand well. Araboa and Slayer were not hurried until the last furlong in a run over half a mile in 55 4-ssec. Slayer should soon improve on the form he showed last month. Moneyless finished well clear o( Adina and Pink Robe over half a milt in 51 3-ssec. From Caterpillar Poetic took 52 4-ssec over the saraa course. This filly has improved a lot lately and under the patient care o t B. Brodie has quietened down. Valantua and Delrain jumped off at the mile post and ran seven furlong! m Imin 32 l-ssec, after taking 39sec for the first three. Valantua easily had the better of the gallop at the finish, but it was a good performance on Delrain’s part, and he was hanging on well over the final furlong. Royal Style, a brother to and High Glee, finished together ove* three furlongs in 42 l-ssec. This was the first time Royal Style has been .galloped, and for a novice he shaped well, A Cup Candidate For a New Zealand Cup candidate High Glee looks backward, but his owner-trainer is quite satisfied with his condition. He intends racing him at Wingatui and Gore next month and is confident he will have him ready to contest the two-mile race at Hiccarton in November. Long Indisposition His many friends will regret to learn that Mr L. G. Hill, secretary to Ihe Dunedin Jockey Club, is still an inmate of a private hospital, where he has now been for three months. The operations he underwent quite satisfactory, but he has not ma* the satisfactory progress since tirV was anticipated. T