RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1924, Page 1

RACING.

[by telegram—rer press association.]

CAULFIELD RACES. MELBOURNE, Oet. li)

At tlie third day of the Victorian Amateur Turf Club’s Spring Meeting yesterday there was an enormous attendance. The weather was fine. The Governor-General, the State Governor ; mil Mr G. D. Greenwood, were among those present. The going was good. The results were as follows: Guru Nursery Handicap—Triangle 1, Astarotb 2. Levense 3. Won by lyo and a-lialf lengths. Caulfield Cup.—Purser 0.5 (Young) 1. Feather Nest 2, All Sunshine 3. Won by two lengths. Time 2.33. There were 23 stnrers. Sir Dighloek led out of tlie straight, being followed in order by Iris, King Carnival. The llawk. Textile. Easingwnld. Purser was last at this stage. Night Patrol took charge after six furlongs, being followed by Sir Dighloek. The Hawk, Textile and Tookarby. Night Patrol was first to enter'the straight, but Purser and Tookarby were now coming fast, and All Sunshine was bandy. Purser then drew away, and won easily. Sail Antonio was fourth, AYynolle fifth, Tooknrby cixlli. Suomi seventh. Blackwood eighth. Graciilus ninth. Night Patrol tenth, and Wallarak eleventh. The Hawk came in second last while King Carnival was last. G. Young (N.Z) who rode Purser stated he had a good ride, though lie had tlie race won three furlongs from homo. This is Young's thirteenth win oil Ins present trip to Australia. Windsor Handicap.—Versino 7, A alialit 2. Royal Thought 3. AVoli by li lengths. Time 1.1 It.

SYDNEY RACING. SYDNEY, Oet. 18. The City Tattersall’s Flying Handicap resulted:—■ Parody 1. Bairn 2. Otacre 3. 12 started. AYon by a neck, 'lime 1.12}. City Tattersall’s Handicap.—Prinee AYoorak 1. Julia Grov 2. 1 ilia’s Boy 3. AYon by a neck. Time 2.6}.

CARTERTON RACES. CARTERTON, Aug. 18.

The Carterton races were held in fine weather until the last race when heavy rain set in. The course was splendid and the racing good. Three enquiries into jostling were held and were dismissed. The tote took fc 1-1.712 against £12,622 last year. Trial Plate—King Broney 1, Azectn 2, Salamis 3. AA’on by a length. Time 1.16.

Carrington Hack Welter.—fJluomont 1. lv i I lot h 2. Proclaim .‘5. Heads separated the lirsL four, lime 1.45 l- ; ». Vairarapa County Cup.—Merry Day 1, Santiago -J. Festivity .‘I. Won by a length. Time 2.0 i-o. Carterton Hack lfamlieap.—Westlirooke 1, Lady Cay 2. Debate 3. Won liv a nose. Time 1.10. Bunny Memorial. —Killoera 1. Santonio 2. Prince Hall 3. Won by a bead. Time 1.17. Taratalii Hack Welter.—Tinobari 1. Pronto 2. Lipsol 3. Won by a. nose. Maungarnki Weller.—Happy Hays 1. Kileeit 2. Labour 3. Won by half a length. Time 1.20 -l-o. Fleet Vie Hack.—Bonideer 1. Star Shell 2. Ksquimeaux 3. Wou. - ! a length. Time 1.1. CAM A ltl : HACKS. OAMAIU. - , Uet. IS. The Spring meeting of tbe Oainaru .loekey Club npeiied to-day in dull weather on a heavy course, with a small attendance. The tote took £O7OI against £OllO oil Hie first day last year. Spring Hurdles. Petunia I. Agnula 2. liellrock 3. Won by a neck. 'I imo 2.A 1 . Trial Hack -Marzoin 1, Itonaki 2, Roman A relief 3. Won by a long neck. Time 1.1 l-o. President's Handicap.— lied Wink 1. Deucalion 2. Cunease 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.12 l-o. Waukaura Trot.—Go'nerator l. Ruby Carbine 2. Mirella 3. Won by half a length. Time 3.12. liellield Welter.—(lolden Finn 1. Prosperity" 2. Mountain Lion 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.3 l-o. Grange Handicap.—Clontarl 1, Los Ambus 2. Cocby liondlm 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.18. Kvelinn Trot. --Ardlussa 1. Chilton Chimes 2. Wainm 3. Won by six lengths. Time 3.(1. Plying Handicap.—The Harp 1. licne .Mavis 2. Coldtown 3. The only

starters. AA’mi by four lengths. Time 1.16 3-5. THE GLOAMING PARADE. (Received this day at S a.til.) MELBOURNE, Oet. 18. The suggestion that Gloaming should parade on Cup Day is still widely discussed. Air Greenwood says it is an excellent suggestion and Mr Mason considers the idea a good one and has no objection. Mr MacKinnon, the Chairman of the V.R.C., says that if Gloaming’s connections favor it. it i.s certain tho committee will give every assistance. Gloaming looked well when walking to-day.

ENGLISH RACING. LONDON, Oet. 17. The Middle-park Stakes resulted:— Picaroon 1, Solario 2, Manna 3. Eight ran. AA'on by a length and n-half. third (i neck away.