RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1928, Page 3

RACING.

HISTORIC CUR. (By Telegraph—Press Association). A UCKL AN D, October 11. An historic massive silver cup has been purchased in London by Mr Moss l)avi s for presentation to the Auckland Racing Club. According to advice given in a letter by Mr H. R. Mackenzie, who is at present abroad, the cup was once the property of Queen Victoria. It is described by. Mr Mackenzie as a very beautiful piece of work. The Racing Club has not been officially advised of the impending gift.

DUNEDIN J.C. SECOND DAY. DTTNEDTN, Oct. 13. The Dunedin J.G. Spring meeting concluded in fine weather. The track was m good order and there was a large attendance. The tote handled £20,611, compared with £19,147$ on the second day last year, making a total for the meeting of £34,818, compared with £35.532$ last year. An enquiry was held into the running of Red Heather, but the explanation was accepted. Results: Waikari Hurdles:—Red Heather 1, Oarinthia 2, Diana’s Lad 3. "Won by three lengths. Time 2.47 3-5. Dominion Handicap:—Stealth 1, Noddn 2, Stately 3. Won by a lengtfi. Time 49secs. Kaikorai Handicap:—Amor 1, Wine Tray 2, Full Flight 3. Won by a length. Time 1.44 1-5. Dunedin Guineas—Silver Paper 1, Chi Id splay 2, Noteworthy 3. Won by half a length. Time 1.42 3-5. Ranfurly Handicap:—Set Sail 1, Town Bank 2, Queen Balboa 3. 'Won by a length. Time 1.41 4-5. Shorts Handicap:—Royal Saxon 1, Rin Tin Tin 2. Sol rose 3. Won by a short length. Time 1.14 3-5.

Telegraph Handicap:—Luck Locket 1. Quarterde k 2, Camisander 3. Won by a length. Time 1.43. Clarendon Handicap : —First Raid 1. Royal Tractor 2, Some Signal 3. Won bv a head. Time 1.14 4-5.

MASTER TON R.C. MEETING. MASTERTpN, Oct, 13. 'iue spring meeting of the Masterfoil Racing Club was held to-day at Opaki, with a g;od attendance. Rain fell during the first three events. The track \as in good order. The tote investments were £13,979 as compared with £12.901 last year. Results: Nursery handicap:—Royal Flyer 1, Equitant 2, Duel lona 3. Won by two lengths. Time 50 4-5 secs. Maiden Stakes: —Teheka 1, Lady Spear 2, Stanchion 3. Won by half a .length. Time 1.18. Iligliweight Handicap: —Shining Armour 1, Star Area 2, Starboard Li lit 3. Won by half a length. Time 2 .45. Lansdowne Handicap:—Arrow Bov —aineses 2, Cold Air 3. Won b.v i.i roe-quarters of a length. Time 1.16 25. Masterton FLandiap:—Royal Caine i,:id Blimp (dead heat) 1, Wild Pigeon 3. Time 2.10 3-5. . La vvi) Hand icap : - < ourage-oiis 1, Billion 2, Tmarwebml 3. Wop bv 1$ lengths. Time t. 44. Grnmlstaud F!andieap: CommendaLion 1, Tori 2. King Midas 3. Won hv two lengths. Time 1.29 z,-o. Electric Handicap:—The Dove 1, Dry Area 2, Water Spear 3. Won by two lengths. Time 1.3 4-5.

AI'STRA I JAN M EE,TING. MELBOURNE, Oct. 13. The weather ’ was fine and bright for the Caulfield races, vvliicli the State Governor attended. There was a. large attendance, including some New Zealanders. Gothic wo*n the Caullljold Stalaes, bringing his total winnings to over £13,000. He was second early, but finished most strongly and won brilliantly, gaining a popular success. He is trained by a former New Zealander, Lou Robertson. The rider, Pike, won this event more easily on The Hawk. Welter : —lst division : Spear King 1, King’s Consort 2, Stralia 3. Second division—Headmore 1, The Tyrant 2, Pinnacle 3. EGbutante Stakes: —Parkwood 1. Callamine 2, Bel Rougi 3. Won bv tnreequarters of a length. Time 48$. ' Caulfield Stakes—Gothic 1, Amounts 2, Vaals 3. Nine started. The Banker fourth. Time 1.52. .Staples—Jin lot King 1. Liverpool 2. Orange Park 3. Seven started. Won by six lengths. Time 3.59. Caulfield, Guineas : —Balmerina 1, Ram plus 2, Merab 3. Twelve started, won by a short head. Mo.lison was fourth. Time 1.39£i. Tcorak Handicap:— Kalloni 1, Highla rd 2, Reputed King 3. Won hy four lengths. Time 1.395. CITY TA 'ITERSALL ’S SHEETING. SYDNEY, Oct. 13. Git.' Tatersall’s meeting results are as follows: Novice Handicap Ist. division—Perception 1, Miss Australia 2, Gwilhun 3. Won by three lengths. Time 1.375. Tattersall’s Handicap:—Don Moon Dion 2, Valamita 3. Fifteen star’

ed. Won by three lengths. Time 2.51.