THE ASHBURTON MEETING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23916, 18 September 1939, Page 12

THE ASHBURTON MEETING

NIGHTDRESS PRINCIPAL WINNER

STRIP DEFEATS GAY PARADE

HURDLES TO COLONEL FRENCH

(From Our Special Reporter) ASHBURTON. Sept. 16. The Ashburton Racing Club’s spring meeting was held In fine weather and attracted a fairly large attendance. Motor cars were not so numerous as usual. The track provided good going, but was a bit on the slow side. The Wrecker was made favourite for the Ashburton Handicap, but after making the pace with Sliver Slipper to the home turn they both stopped, and Nightdress, taking charge clown the running, kept Wine Card at bay at the business end of the race. Wine Card’s final effort came a bit too late. The John Grigg Stakes saw Gold Flight take charge after entering the straight and over the final stages drew away with Dorla, whom she beat without being ridden right out. The Spring Handicap resulted in a comfortable win for Strip, who had no great trouble in beating Gay. Parade, although the margin between them at the finish was small The favourite. Winning Rival, was slow away at the st att and thu... settled whatever chance she had. During the day £11.942 MOs went through the totallsatpr, as against 10s last year, . Following are the. details.— COUNTY HURDLE HANDICAP, Of £l3O. One mile and a-half and 100 yard:). n/% colonel French, J. S. and -W. E. S by Colonel Cygnus ! LorettCi 4yfs, 9.0 (R. J- Mackle) .• 1 1/I— Jewish Lad, J.VShlrtc^'s k 9J i l ter) g 4/s—Bit o' Pine. T. Laior's.W Also started: 3/2 Courtyard ILL S/<j Metal Bird 9.10, 6/6 Comus 9.0, 7/7 Full B Colonel French, Jewish Lad and Metal Bird led over the first hurdle. and turn Ing into the back Comus and Bit: o Blue were with the leaders, and Courtyard was handy. Comus stopped and lost n lot of ground when getting, over the hurd •t the mile. Bit o’ Blue led round the far turn and top, but at the last hurdle Colonel French. aUhcugh ~running dow the Jumps, came away to. Win by ove ( four lengths from Jewish who Bit. o’ Blue by a short, length, . courx yard was fourth. Metal .Bird pulled ui . lame. Time, 2mln 56. l-Ssec. novice stakes. Of £IOO. SIX furlongs. First Division 1/1— Boloyna, E. N. Didham’s b g, by ’ Pa P e y r 4yrs. M l 3/3: St, Cloud. G. Hall£ M mbberd) 2 4/4—Lord Midas, J. M. Also started- 17/18 Arlta 8.4, 18/15 Jericho* Jane 8.4, 22/22 Cymric SO. 9/12 Comnlexlon 8.0, 16/18 Palo Alto 8.0, 5/5 Scold ?.o| 10/10 Dark .Agnes 8.0. 13/11 Slumber **Bolovna began best fh a field tiuickly straggled at the rise of_ the barBoloyna T6d along from St Cloud., Lord Midas, and Dark Agnes. Scold, after being slow away, made up ground. Boloyna came on and won easing up by two lengths from St. Cloud, who beat Lord Mldas. by three lengths. .Sc< )W and Cymric were next, lime, Imm 15 2 sseu Second Division a/i!—Blue Coat, D. Grant’s ch c, by Pink Coat-Miss j 0/1) —Dinah Dhu, D. O. g 8/o—Ngaltama, D/ Also started: 21/18 Trashnene 8.4, 14/13 Phil 8.4, 8/17 Almira 8.4, 12/14 Great Night 8.4, 7/7 King’s Toast 8.0, 11/9 Gusplni 8.0, 15/19 John Emby 8.0, 17/21 Turncoat 8.0, 10/10 Lady,Don,B.o, 13/11 .Astronomer 8.0. Blue Coitt was flrit t6;,-sho#. out in a, field- that spread at;,the rise of.fhe bar-; rler. Blue Coat, Guspinl, Lady Don, and Phil soon drew clear of the others, and Dlinah Dhu moved up as they came to the turn. Blue Coat was first Into the straight, but had to be ridden out to beat Diinan Dhu by a held. Ngaltama was thres lengths away third, with PhU. Great Night, Lady Don, Turncoat, and Kings, Toast tiext. Time, Imln 15 4-ssec. SELMA TROT HANDICAP, Of £l2O. Class 3.43. One mile and i a-half. 1/I—Club King, T. Rogal’s ch g. hy Jack Potts—Travis Axworthy mare, scr (D. C. Watte) .... .. •• 1 3/3—Marque, R. W. Townley’s, scr (Owner) 2 15/16—Passing By. J. Bell, Jun.’s, scr (Owner) 3 Also started; 11/11 Happy Man scr and Taimaiti scr (bracketed), 2/2 Imperial Jade scr and Mackscot scr (bracketed). 10/18 Mahoe scr and Latest Edition scr (bracketed). 12/13 Kohua scr, 6/9 Diamond Cluster scr, 20/19 Gallinaceous scr, fl/6 Rerekohua scr, 13/4. Undaunted scr, 10/12 Jocose scr, 17/17 Ferrymede scr, 4/4 Inquisition scr, 5/5 Diviner scr, 9/10 Brown Tap scr, 14/14 Star Ace scr, 7/7 Nationalist scr, 19/18 Misdeal 36yds bhd, 18/20 Prince de Oro 48. Prince de Oro stood on the mark, and Ferrymede, Gallinaceous, and Happy Mgn were slow away. Club King swerved and lost ground. Brown Tap, Mackscot, Diviner, and Imperial Jade were showing the way when passing the stand, and tine order was much the same going along the back, where Undaunted and Nationalist were up near the leaders. Club King and Marque moved up when approaching the straight. Club King took charge as they entered the straight, and finally won by three lengths from Marque, who beat Passing By by half a length. Diviner, Brown Tap, Kohua, and Imperial Jade were next. Times: 3mln 28 3-ssec, 3mln 29sec, 3n?ln 29 l-ssec, ASHBURTON HANDICAP, Of £209. One mile and ‘a-quarter. H/2—Nightdress, Elworthy and Goulds b g, by Nightrnarch—Ball Dress. ■syrs, car. 8.6 (M. Billlngton) . lj Jt/3—Wine Card. J. B. Pearson’s, car. 8.1 (A, Stokes) 2 8/6—Gay Rebel, Hunter and Webb's, 0.7 V : ' V. ■ (H. W; Hibberd) 3. , Also started: 7/7 Studiey Royal 9.0, 4/4 Parquet 8.12, 5/5 Mount Val 8.5. 1/1 The Wrecker 8.4, 6/8 Silver Slipper car. 7.11 The Wrecker and Silver Slipper led into the back from Gay Rebel and Nightdress, with the others fairly handy. The leadership was the same running to the far turn. Approaching the home turn Nightdress moved up. and Wine Card also improved her position. Nightdress ran to the front at the distance and, stalling off Wine Card, beat her by a neck. . Gay Rebel was three lengths away, with The Wrecker fourth, followed by Mount Val. Time, 2mln 11 l-ssec. JOHN GRIGG STAKES, Of £3OO. Four furlongs. 2/2—Gold Flight, D. M. Tweedle’s ch f, by Nigger Minstrel—Francolin, 8.0 - -V/.. (P.‘ Spratt)-' 1 1/I—Dorla, E. Hay’s, 8.0. (A. .Messervy) 2 8/s—Wild 'Fox, estate Sir C. Clifford's. 8.0, (C. T- Wilson) .. . .. ~ 3 Also started. 4/4 Whlphand 8.5 and Don’t Forget 8.5, 3/1! Shikari 8.5, 6/6 Noko 8.5, 7/7 Tatting 8.5, 8/8 Sunny Queen 8.0. Whlphand and Noko were smartest out in front of Dorla and Gold Flight. Dorla raced up to Noko and Whiphand and they led Gold Flight to the turn. Once in line for home Gold Flight took charge, and stalling off Dorla won by a neck. Wild Fox stayed on best of the others

and was third, three lengths away, with Don’t Forget and Shikari next. Time, 48 4-ssec. PEVSCROFT HACK HANDICAP, Of, £l2O. One mile. 6/6—Pnfdient 1 Prlttciil’ H. and N. Barlow’? blk g. by Lord Quex— Squeeze; car. 7.8 (C. Stokes) ... 1 1/I—Shangha- Lily, J. B Pearson’s. car. 7.1 (A. Stokes) 2 12/10—Knight Commander, E. Gates, cap. 7.8 i <M. Caddy) * Also started: 3/S Wardress 9.9, 2/3 Great Swoop 8.11, 5/5 Waka 8/6. 7/6 Captain Bruce 8.3, 11/11 Asia 8.11, 9/9 Screamer car. 7.9, 10/13 Great Memory car. 7.8, 8/8 Lockit car. 7.1, 13/12 King Gustavo car, 7.1, 4/4 Benevolent 7.7, 14/14 Sunny Land 7.7. Waka, Sunny Land, Great Swoop. Screamer, ahd Wardress led along the back, and on round the top. where Prudent Prince and Shanghai Lily were improving their ■ positions. King Gustavo, after being slow away, raced up to the leaders. Waka, Screamer, and Sunny Land led into the' straight from Wardress and Prudent Pririce. In the run home Prudent Prince won by a head from Shanghai Lily, who had made up a lot of ground. Knight Commander was a length with Wardress, Lockit, and Screamer next. Time, Imln 41sec. SPRING HANDICAP, - Of '£lso; Seven furlongs. 5/s—Strip, E. N Dldham’s b g., by Valkyrlan—Dismantle,; -syrs, car. 7.7 (W. Connor)’ • • •• 1 3/4__Gay Parade, F. Christmas’s, car. 7.5 (P. Spratt) 2 9/9 Spartan, E. Hay’s. TO g Also started: 10/11 Sovereign Lady car. 8.7, 4/3 Dictate 8.13, 11/10 Silver Streak 8.12 6/6 Second Innings 8.8, 1/1 Winning Rival 8.6, 2/2 Paper Note 8.5. 12/13 Passaform car. 7.12, 13/12 Rabble car, 7.10 8/8 Lady Leigh car 7.9, 7/7 Kilrobe 7.5, 14/14 Glenogll car. 7.0. Second Innings and Kilrobe gave a good deal of trouble at the start. Strip, Gay Parade and Spartan were smartest away, with Glenogll next. Winning Rival was slow away, and Silver Streak, Lady Leigh and Kilrobe dwelt at the start. Strip and Gay Parade led Spartan and Glenogh round the top, with Winning Rival - and Kilrobe next, with Second Innings, handy Strip and Gay Parade led into the straight, and ttie former won nicely by a head from Gay Parade, ’... Spartan-,was two lengths away, with/Glenogll- fourth, and then came Lady Leigh and--Second Innings. Time, Imln 27 -,2-ssec. RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP, Of £l6O. Class 3.38. One mile and ar half. 2/2—Siege Gun, E. Mclntyre’s b g,,,by Maxegln—Dark Stream, syrs. .scr,;-, (D, C. Watte) 1 4/s—Great Blaze,. Mrs H, Steel's, scr! i >(M; B. Edwards) 2 3/4 —Axspear, T. Atkinson’s, scr , , (R. B. Berry) 3 Also started: 10/11' Shadow Queen scr. 5/5 Glenholme scr, 7/7- Allan Wrack scr, 9/9 Erin’s Lad scr, 6/6 Bed, Rock scf, 13/11 True Glow 12yds bhd, 8/8 Taruna 12, 1/1 Accountant 12. 11/13 Otaua 24, 12/10 Smile Again 24. Axspear. Allan Wrack, Great Glenholme, and Otaua were showing the way when racing past the stand. Glenholme, Axspear, Otaua and' Siege, Gun formed the leading bunch, as they, went to the far turn, where Accountant , wais In the next bunch, Siege. GUn took.,charge as they '-tfwiteby four lengths frolh::Great ; Blaze,- whb;?dfew up and beat Akspearlength.Allan Wrack, Accountant;; Otaua and Smile Again were next. Times: Smln 22 l-ssec. 3mln 24sec, Smln 24 l-ssec. ■ AVONDAii MEETirki CUP TO THE CARDINAL LOVAALS WINS THE STAKES (Ter United Press Association) „ AUCKLAND, Sept. 18. The first day of the Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting was held to-day In fine weather before a large attendance. The track was holding. The totallsator handled £49,475 10s, compared with £37,039 10s last year, an increase of £12,438. Following are the results:— KINGSLAND HURDLES, Of £250. One mile and three-quarters. 4/s—Blsquit, car. 9.2 (H. Turner) .. .. 1 5/4—Cadger, 10.1 (W, Aukett) ... 2 2/2—Tutor', 9.3 (F. Cleaver) 3 Also started: 1/1 Royal Dance 11.5, 3/3 Mia Acrea 10.8, 6/6 Kittle car. 9.1 i, 10/10 Herewith car. 9.1, 9/9 Tane Mahotu car. 9.3. 8/7 Tea Chat 9.0. 7/8 Wild Acre 9.0. Won by two lengths and a-half. with a length between second and third. Kittle was fourth Time, 2mln 51sec. TRIAL PLATE, A sweepstake of £2 and £2OO added. Seven furlongs. FIRST DIVISION 9/7—Gladynev, 8,2 (R, W. McTavish) 1 17/13—Marheke, 7.11 (A. Messervey) .. 2 15/9—First Gold Money, 7.11 (H. Long) 3 Also started; 10/16 Beverley 8.2, 11/11 Bronze Emerald 8.2, 7/8 Hunter’s Night 8.2, 15/14 Imperator 8.2, 5/4 Pern 8.2 4/3 Royal Fawkes 8,2, 12/15 Starbright 8.2, 14/10 Te Kawitl 8.2, 20/18 Mayfair 8.2, 3/5 Miss Valerel 7.11, 21/21 Waltarma 7.11 Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Hunter’s Night was fourth. Time, Imin 31sec. SECOND DIVISION 5/4—Meadow, 8.2 (P, Atkins) 1 6/6—Glen Connell, 8.2 (J. Forsyth) .. 2 1/I—The Dozer, 8.2 (W, J Broughton) 3 Also started: 19/20 Key Lu 8.2, 10/19 British Talent 8.12 and Crestman 8.2, 2/2 ' Hunto 8.2. 15/14 Lapidarian 8.2, 4/3 Proud Fox 8.2, 12/15 Silver Glow 8.2, 14/10 Sunola 8.2, 18/17 Tellsom 8.2, 20/18 Lady Bambury 7.11, 15/9 Every Port 7.11, 17/13 Gay Movie 7.11, 3/5 Miss Brierly car. 7.12 J 21/21 Royal Huntress car. 7.12 J. Won by half a length, with a short neck between second and third. Hunto was fourth. Time, Imin 30sec. Brackets: Imperator and Lapidarian. Pern and Meadow, Royal Fawkes and Proud Fox, Starbright and Silver Glow, Te Kawitl and Sunola, Mayfair and Lady Bambury, First Gold Money and Every Port, Marheke and Gay Movie, Miss Valerie and Miss Brierly Waltarma and Royal Huntress HENDERSON HANDICAP, Of £2OO, Six furlongs. 1/2—Foxmond, 8.4 (G. Cameron) .. ~ 1 3/3—Royal Tray, 7,8 (H. Goldfinch) .. 2 6/7—Greek Queen, 7.8 (E. Thomson) ~ 3 Also started. 11/11 Mintlaw 8.13, 4/4 Sebrof 8.10, 12/12 The Trimmer 8.9, 3/5 Bronze Moth 8.4, 13/13 Little Ruse 8.3, 8/8 Noisy Night 7.9, 10/9 Paxeno 7.8, 7/6 Wyndora 7.7. 14/14 Princess Val 7.7, 16/16 Docility 7.7, 18/18 Loyal Grant 7.7, 9/10 Royal Message 7.7. 2/1 Milanlon 7.7, 15/15 Blde-a-wee 7.7, 17/17 Bronze Spear 7.7. Won by a head, with a length and a-half between second and third. Sebrof was fourth. Time. Imln 10 l-ssec. AVONDALE CUP. Of £6OO. One mile and a-quarter. 2/3—The Cardinal, 7.4 (O. Evans) •. 1 12/12—Airam, 7.5 (N. Vaughan) .. .. 2 4/s—King Rey, 9.0 (R. McTavish) .. 3 Also started: 6/7 Ned /Cuttle 8.10, 12/13 Master Brierly 8.6, 3/2 Lowenberg 8.5 1/1 Tldewalter 8.3, 7/6 Jack Tar 8.2, 5/4 Kena 7 8 9/8 Black Musk 7.5, 11/10 Jayola 7.5. 8/9 Gay Mimic 7.4. 10/11 Philcourt 7.0, Won by a head, with a length and a-half between second and third. Tidewaitcr was fourth. Time, 2min 12sec.

12.30 MAIDEN PLATE, Of £2OO. Seven furlongs,

1-15_ NURSERY HANDICAP, Of £250. Four furlongs.

AVONDALE STAKES, Of £350. Four furlongs. 4/4—Lovaals, 8.0 (R. McTavish) .. 1 1/I—Kentucky, 8.0 (T. Green) .. .. 2 2/2—Beau Leon, 8.0 (C. G. Goulsbro) .. 3 Also started; 5/5 Kindergarten 8.0, 13/14 Stratford 8.0, 14/12 Royal Musk 8.0, 15/16 Surpai 8.0, 3/3 Queen City 8.0, 9/9 Bello Femme 8.0, 12/11 Sharmln 8.0, 7/8 Payette 8.0, 11/13 Money Spinner 7.9, 6/7 Merrymeer 7.9, 16/15 Maori Star 7.9, 10/10 Gay Widow 7.9, 17/17 Golden Bonnet 7.9. 8/6 Happlcoat 7.9. Won by a head, with a neck between second and third. Queen City was fourth. Time, 50sec. CHAMPION PLATE, Of £350. Seven furlongs. 1/2—Our Jean, 8.0 (R. E. Horne) .. ~ 1 4/4 —Orello, 8.0 (R. McTavish) ~ .. 2 2/I—Hagen, 8.0 (C. G. Goulsbro) .. .. 3 Also started: 6/7 Veritable 8.0, 5/5 Val Lu 8.0, 10/10 Dragon Moth 8.0, 9/0 Classic 8.0, 3/3 Silver Stick 8.0, 7/6 Brazen Bold car. 8.2, 8/8 Clipper 8.0, 11/11 Buccanneer car. 7.11 i, 12/12 Foxtoon car. 7.9. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Veritable was fourth. Time, Imin 29 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of £3OO. Six furlongs. 5/3—Erndale, car 7.91 (R. McTavish) 1 15/11—Bachelor King, 7.0 (J. King) .. 2 3/3—Birthday Boy, car. 7.51 , (H N Wiggins) 3 Also started; 10/13 Majority 9.9, 14/15 Francis Drake 8.13. 6/0 Orate 8.7, 2/2 Royal Bachelor 8.8. 11/10 Gold Vaals 8.6, 8/9 Royevrus 8.3, 4/4 Kathbella 8.2, 18/19 Vallmeen 8.2, 9/8 Prince Acre car. 7.91. 8/7 Gay Seton 7.11, 16/17 Marie’s Acre 7.9, 1/1 Bronwen car, 7.9, 21/21 Brazilian car 7.0, 12/14 Inver car 7.3, 15/11 Eastern Heir car. 8.1 (bracketed with Bachelor King), 19/18 Full Hand >ar. 7.3, and Mai de Mer 7.0 (bracketed), 20/20 Land Girl car 7.81 and Poland car. 7.5 (bracketed). 13/12 Namara car. 7.41 and Dutch Girl car. 7.2 (bracketed), ,17/17, Trilliarch 7.0 and La Vie 7.0 (bracketed). , Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Francis Drake was fourth. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec. SWANSON HANDICAP, Of £250. One mile. 8/9—Racellnc, 8.0 (O. Evans) .. ~ .. 1 1/I—Games, 7.13 (H. N. Wiggins) .. ..2 2/2—Right Royal, 7.11 (D. Green) .. .. 3 Also started: 6/8 Susan car. 8,7, 9/11 Saccone 8.8, 11/10 Spinning Wheel car. 8.8, 5/7 Erlick 8.6, 12/12 Royal Abb car. 7.12, 3/3 Valdene car. 7.12, 7/5 Prival 7.11, 4/4 Vaals Star car. 7.HJ. 13/13 Aero Queen 7.7, 14/14 Nyola 7.7, 10/6 Tupeotu car. 7.10. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a head between second and third. Valdene was fourth. Time, Imin 46sec. NOTES ON THE RUNNING THE CARDINAL’S IMPRESSIVE WIN (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Sept. 16, The three-year-old Foxmond was solidly supported for the Henderson Handicap, and she duly won. Foxmond was forced to cover a good deal of ground when she ran up on the outside of the leaders. Bronze Moth, Paxeno and Sebrof, who were abreast at the turn, but she ran on strongly to hold off a very determined challenge from Royal TraY- , who . nicely placed behind the leading bunch In the running. Foxmond looks like being a good filly,, and Royal Tray should also win races. Greek Queen, after drawing the outside, finished fast for third, and it was a very encouraging effort Sebrof, who drew No.; 16, displayed speed in the middle stages, but weakened into fourth after joining the leaders at the turn, Milanlon and Wyndora ran fair races; and Bronze Moth, after being up in front, was sixth. Bronze Moth may improve with the run, having his first start in open company. The Cardinal registered a fine performance to win the Avondale Cup from the little-fancied Airam. who paid double figures for a place. The Cardinal and Airam were a long • way back near the rear of the field commencing the last seven furlongs, and they did not become prominent Until reaching the straight Airam was the first to reach the leaders, but The Cardinal was In hot pursuit, and he just outstayed her at the end. There was a great race for third, King Rey just heading Tldewalter, Philcourt and Black Musk, who were practically In line Ned Cuttle tired In the straight after being third most of the way, and Jayola, the early leader, also retired In the rurf home. Jayola pulled up lame after going through the barrier. Lovaals Jumped out very cleanly to win the Avondale Stakes from the favourites, Kentucky and Beau Leon. ‘Lovaals .was clear at the distance, but she was weakening at the end, and had only a head to spare from Kentucky, who made a very courageous effort. Beau Leon, who drew No, 15. was not prominent early, but came home brilliantly on the outside to be a very close third. Beau Leon, In spite of the fact that he had had a race previously, may be the likeliest improver of the trio. Queen City ran a creditable fourth, and the closest of the others were Kindergarten and Merrymeer, who showed early pace. Lovaals is a .full sister to the useful performer Valmlnt. The Champion Hack Plate provided another close finish, Our Jean doing well in the last 50 yards to win, from Orello and Hagen. Orello reached the front after going about two furlongs and looked a winner after passing the distance, /only to weaken and go under by a neck from Our Jean, who was always well placed and registered a solid performance The race should improve- Orello, who was probably In need of the run. Hagen came heme solidly from a good way back for third, and Veritable was a creditable fourth Val Lu was up In front with Oroiio at the distance, but weakened Into fifth. Clipper and Brazen Bold both ran respectable races carrying 4Jlb overweight. THE FIELDS FOR TO-DAY (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Sept. 17. The weather has been gloriously fine to-day and the going should be a little faster for the second day of the Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting tomorrow than it was on Saturday. _ Excellent acceptances have been received, and the various races appear very open. , , , . . P, Atkins has been released from his engagement to ride Silver Stick in the Avondale Guineas, and he will have the mount on Beaulivre, who is expected to see a very short price, ■ Horses expected to be well supported include:— Grey Lynn Hurdles. —Bisquit. Gadger. Mio Lume. Maiden Plate.—Hunto. Glenconnell. Pern. ~ , , _ Nursery Handicap.—Kentucky. Queen Citv. Deanna Durbin. Plumpton Handicap.—Sly Fox, Airam, Philcourt. . Avondale Guineas. —Beaulivre. Our Jean, Orelio. Spring Handicap— Maxam, Royal Tray, Sebrof. President’s Handicap.—Birthday Boy. Bachelor King. Francis Drake. New Lynn Handicap.—Gamos. Saccone. Hagen. The fields are as follows:

1M5 ~ GREY LYNN HURDLES, Of £250. One mile and three-quarters.

Brackets; Bronze Spear and Marheke, Estro and Miss Valerie.

THE FOXTON MEETING QUADROON SUCCESSFUL SCREEN STAR BEATS SOLARIA (Per United Press Association; PALMERSTON N„ Sept, 16. The Foxton meeting was held in fine weather at Awapunl, and the attendance was good. The totalisator handled £18,409 10s, against £12,295 10s at Foxton last year. The course was soft. Following are the details:— HURDLES, Of £l5O. One mile and a-half. 4 Dorado, 10.5 (P. Mcßrearty) .. .. 1 1— Golden Memory, 9.6 (A. E. Lord) . 2 2 Du Maurier, 9.10 (J. Chaplin) . 3 Also started: 3 Erebus 11.2, 7 Debham 9.9, 5 Sunbeam 9.3, 6 Sir Nigel 9.6, 8 Stargono 9.0. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Erebus was fourth. Time. 2min 53sec. TRIAL STAKES, Of £loo Six furlongs. 3 Nl.:ht Eruption, 8.5 (W. Stevens) ~ 1 1— Malik Kafur, 8.5 (B. H. Morris) .. 2 2 Parian, 8.5 (W Jenkins) 3 Also started: 13 Collbri 8.5, 11 Fauvette 8.5, 12 Hasten 8.5 7 Haupongi 8.5, 6 Israel 8.5, 14 Kinkajou 8.5, 4 La Coquette 8.5, 8 Royal Sign 8.5, 15 Royal Talkie 8.5. 10 Sky Limit car 8.8, 5 Split Second 8.5. 9 The Smiler 8.5. Won by four lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Kinkajou was fourth Time Imin 17sec. MOTUITI HACK HANDICAP, Of £125 Six furlongs. I—Kabul. 8.6 (G. R. Tattersall) .. .. 1 10—Daisy Chain, car. 7.8 (K. Chotc) .. 2 5 Vadanoe, 7.13 (W Jenkins) 3 Also started:. 9 Verey Lights 9.0, 3 Colonel Bogey 8.7, 2 Counter 8.2, 8 Thrasos car. 7.11, 6 Duncannon car. 7.8 i, 4 Singapore: car. 7.4 Wdn by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Singapore was fourth. Time, Imln 17 3-ssec. CARNARVON CUP, Of £3OO. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Quadroon, 8.10 (G. R. Tattersall) .. 1 3 Old Surrey, B.o' (S. Anderson) .. .. 2 I—Centrepoise. car. 7.3) (R, G, Howell) 3 Also started: 6 Lucullus Lad. car. 8.7, 9 Dungarvan 8.9, 10 Trebor 8.1, 4 The Bigot 7.12, 12 Huntlhg Cat car. 7.11, 8 Llane car. 7.0, 11 Might car. 7.3, 5 Flying Acre car. 7.0, 7 Culslnler car. 7.11. Won by a head, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Might was fourth. Time. 2mln 13sec. WHARANGI HACK HANDICAP, Of £125 Seven furlongs. 3 Kaiwaka, 8.12 (T. Kilgour) 1 1— Hunting Lore, car. 7.13 (J. Pratt) .. 2 4 Classform, 7.7 (H, Stewart) .. .. 3 Also started: 2 Morning Flight 8.1, 10 Clarion Call 8.0, 1 Great Legion 7.7, 7 Peach King 7,5, 5 Patahi 7.10, 8 Warehl 7.7, 6 Colossal Chief 7.7, ,11 Anita Foe car. 7.9, 15 Lady Qygnus 7.2, 13 High Peer car. 7.9, 12 Game Pit car. 7.9. 14 Big Wave 7.2, 16 Tarffa 7.7. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a neck between second and third. Great Legion was fourth. Time. Imln 32 2-ssec.. AWAHOU HACK’ HANDICAP, Of £135. Nine furlongs. B—Red Chief, 7.13 (H. J. Callahan) .. 1 I—Lord Moutoa, 9.4 (P. Burgess) .. t 12—Golden Enterprise, car 7.0 .. . t Also started: 2 Aurora's Star 8.5, 10 Seyfried 8.0, 5 Shanl 7.10, 4 Little Robin 7.3, 9 Regicide 7.9. 6 Hunting Moment car. 7.4 J bracketed with Mon Ace 8.3, 3 Girl Pat 7.4, 7 Haile Selassie 7.3, 11 Richelieu Pearl 7.3. Won by a head. Regicide was fourth. Time. 2mln 0 3-ssec. ROBINSON HANDICAP, Of £175. Six furlongs. 4—Screen Star, 8.1 (G. R. Tattersall) .. 1 9—Solaria, 8.9 (L. S. Deeley) 2 7 The Crooner, 7.12 (W. Jenkins) .. 3 Also started: 1 Smoke Screen 9.6, 2 Gay Chou car. 8.3, 11 Seigmund car. 7.7), 3 Ecstatic 7.3, 10 Boomerang 7.9, 5 Sporting Gift 7.7, 6 Royai Minstrel 7.3. 12 Silvanus 7.2. Won by a head with three lengths between second and third. Gay Chou was fourth. Time. Imin 17 3-ssec. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP. Of £llO. Five furlongs. 4 —Sleeveless, car. 7.5 (W. J. Mudford) X 2 Saxton Tor, car. 7.12 (W. Jenkins) .. 2 8— Sceptre, car. 7.0 (D. Redstone) .. 3 Also started; 3 Shining Hours 9.3, 1 La Bru 8.6, 6 Vascones 7.12, 9 Tidal Gift 7.6, 10 Little Dorrlt 7.8. 5 Chandlery 7.3, 7 Valiant Lady 7.2, 11 Deflation 7.7. 12 Boniden car. 7.12. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Valiant Lady was fourth. Time, Imin 4sec. NOTES ON THE RUNNING QUADROON'S NARROW WIN (Special to Daily Times) PALMERSTON N.. Sept. 16. Well ridden by Tattersal, Quadroon got through on the rails in the straight to beat Old Surrey in the final strides of the Carnarvon Cup. Quadroon was one of the first to begin, but soon dropped in behind Lucullus Lad and The Bigot, with Dungarvan, Centrepoise, and Old Surrey most prominent of the others. There was not much change in the order down the back except that Centrepoise drifted several places, while Dungarvan and Old Surrey became more prominent. The Bigot dropped out of it at the half-mile, leaving Lucullus Lad In charge, with Dungarvan and Old Surrey going up on the outside of Quadroon. This was the order into the straight, where Old Surrey grudally drew ahead, but finally Quadroon put in a dab on the fence and got

up to win by a head. Centrepoise finished very last for third money, nearly a length away, with Might fourth, then Lucullus Lad, Llane, and Flying Acre. The favourite, Centrepoise, looked unlucky. He was finishing over everything, and but for losing his place down the back he must have won. Might’s fourth was a good effort as he lost a lot of ground at the start. The Bigot was unable to show any dash at all in the soft going. Screen Star made amends for his Wanganui failure by an all the way win in the Robinson Handicap. Ecstatic joined him early, and they led to the straight from The Crooner and Disdain, who were followed by Solaria. Once in line. Screen Star drew ahead, and his nearest attendants weakened, Solaria running on for second, with The Crooner third, then Gay Chou, Ecstatic Disdain, Smoke Screen, and Slegmund. Smoke Screen was the favourite, but he was never dangerous, and did not pull up too well, nor did The Crooner. Disdain looked big, but showed brilliance for half a mile. RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES September 18. —Avondale J.C. Seplembei 21 23. Geraldine J.C. deptembei 23 Marton J.C Septembet 30 -Otakl-Maorl J.C. September 30 October 2.—Ohlnemurl J.C. October 5. ?'-Hawke's Bay J.C. October 7.—-Dunedin J.C. October 12 14.- Masterton R.C, October 14 -South Canterbury J.C. October 14 16 —Auckland R.C October 19. 21. 23.—Wellington R.C. October 21 23 —Gore R.C The Geraldine Meeting Acceptances are due to-day for the Geraldine meeting. Dunedin Spring Meeting Nominations are due to-morrow for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting Passaform Passaform appeared to move a bit short when going down to the post for the Spring Handicap. Second Innings Second Innings was a bit on his toes at Ashburton, and broke away twice when lining up for the Spring Handicap. Benevolent Support came for Benevolent in the Penscroft Handicap. He was slow away and failed to make up his lost ground. Sovereign Lady Sovereign Lady looked big and healthy at Ashburton, but on the big side in condition. She should bear an improved appearance in a few weeks. Likely to Improve Both Parquet and Gay Rebel looked a bit backward in racing shape when raced at Ashburton, and will be improved by the race. Dictate Dictate drew an outside position at the barrier in the Spring Handicap, and after being one of the last to get going, failed to make up his lost ground. Dinah Dhu Dinah Dhu again showed pace when produced at Ashburton, and had to make up ground to keep Blue Coat busy to beat her. Easy Money Protests have been lodged by clubs against the loss of the rebate, but there is an opinion abroad that the tax on revenue of racing will not end there. Kilrobc Kllrobe wore winkers when racing at Ashburton, and when doing a preliminary, shaped as if they were a source of annoyance. She dwelt at the start. Scold The Myosotis—Berate filly Scold was slow away in her race at Ashburton. She made up a lot of ground and may be worthy of note. Lord Midas Lord Midas began fairly well in the Novice Stakes, but appeared to be in trouble after they entered the straight. He, however, came on. and finished third. King’s Toast The Hunting-Song—Smoke Concert three-year-old gelding King’s Toast, showed pace at Ashburton. He ran out wide at the turn and lost a lot of ground. Metal Bird The Weathervanc gelding Metal Bird pulled up after the County Hurdles as if it would be a fruitless task to attempt to train him for another race. Settled the Favourite Silver Slipper used her pace in the Ashburton Handicap, and going with The Wrecker to keep him. busy, probably contributed to his defeat. They both went too fast to last. Winning Rival Winning Rival looked in good shape when produced at Ashburton, but she wap one of the last to leave in the Spring Handicap and had her chance settled at the rise of the barrier. Not Keen Some of the northern trainers who were at Ashburton were not keen to bring horses on a four-day journey to Wingatul for one day’s racing. They may, however, change their minds before nominations close to-morrow. St. Cloud The Robespierre—Charmilla filly St. Cloud has been In the boom, but so far has failed to make good. She is a lightframed sort that might do better when produced in more robust shape. Boloyna Boloyna outclassed the lot he met in the first division of the Novice Stakes and won very comfortably in Imln 15 2-ssec, or faster than Blue Coat, who had to be ridden right out to win. An Easy Win Colonel French is only a young four-year-old, but he proved seasoned enough to score an easy win in the County Hurdles. He ran down the last hurdle, but had far too much pace for Jewish Lad in the run home. Comus Comus ran up to the leaders in the County Hurdles as if he was going to take a hand in the finish. He appeared to get blocked when going into the hurdle at the seven furlong post, and jumped from a stand. This put him out of court A Probable Cause Apprentices were much in evidence at Ashburton, where quite a number of horses had them on top. The fact that many of the novice riders were In the saddle may have been partly responsible for the quick spread of the fields at the rise of the barrier. Great Swoop Great Swoop was rated at 121 b better in the Penscroft Handicap than one of his own age in Prudent Prince, whose burden became further reduced by a 51b allowance. Great Swoop went well for part of the journey, but faded out. Wardress Wardress looked bright and well, and was fancied for the Penscroft Hack Handicap, but 9.9 proved beyond her, and the best she could do was a fair fourth. She was giving Prudent Prince 291 b, Shanghai Lily 321 b. and Knight Commander 281 b, so that the top-weight put up a good performance to get near them. The Novice Field Some of the fields at Ashburton became verv ragged in the first couple of strides after the rise of the barrier. This wad particularly the case in the Novice Stakes, in which both divisions soon spread over about 100 yards. Green horses and novice riders contributed to the fact that in the first couple of strides each race had only two or three with an apparent chance. Valueless Nightdress became eligible for a rehandicap after winning the Ashburton Handicap but Wine Card, whom he just beat, can meet Studley Royal. Gay R'ebel Mount Val The Wrecker, and Silvei Slipper on nracticallv the same terms, and so far as they are concerned at Geraldine the rehandicap becomes valueless. The same thing applies to the Squatters Handicap, as Gay Parade, with 61b over-weight, beat Paper Note, Lady Leigh, and Kilrobe at Ashburton, and can meet them on better terms at Geraldine. F’ortunately, there is a lot of fresh material engaged at Ashburton, but sufficient has been said to show that a premature publication of handicaps cannot be balanced by rehandicapplng only one horse —the winner. The John Grlgg Stakes A field of nine paraded for the John Grlgg Stakes, but when in the birdcage some of the youngsters did not look ready for the task, and Shikari went out of favour owing to a report about contracting a slight cold. He looks a good deal on the big side, and his somewhat cramped action behind displayed by lifting his hocks when walking did not suggest that he would jump away and gather speed from a flat-foot start. Doria Is a shapely filly and well forward in condition, and Gold Flight is rather smaller in stature. The Ringmaster colt Whiphand had evidently done well and presented a nippy appearance, but made no show in the race His stablemate Don’t Forget, a likelylooking colt by Mysotis, came along at the finish to get third, and may improve. Noko lacks size, and after showing early speed dropped out. Wild Fox ran a fair race, and Tatting and Sunny Queen require more time. They jumped awav

from a good line, with Whiphand and Noko smartest away. Doria was ridden to join the leaders, but Gold Flight, more patiently handled, waited, and the fact contributed to her success. She ran to the front after entering the. straight, and finally won with something in hand from Doria, who should soon win a race. Don’t Forget may improve more than any of the defeated lot. , . TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel FIXTURES September 23.—Wellington T.C.‘ September 30.—Methven T.C. October 7.—New Brighton T.C. October 12 14.—Manawatu T.C. (If further permit available) October 21. 23 Greymouth T.C. October 21, 23 or 25.—Auckland T.C. October 23 —Oamaru T.C. October 25 28.-Wellington T.C. A Good Start D. C. Watts signalised his change of headquarters from North Otago to Canterbury by steering two winners at the Ashburton meeting. Club King The Jack Potts gelding Club King scored an easy win in the Selma Trot, which he won comfortably in 3min 28 3-ssec from a 3.43 mark. Latest Edition Tire Grattan Loyal—Daphne de Oro three-year-old Latest Edition will have to Improve on his Ashburton showing If he Is to foot it well with others of his age this season. A Bracket Imperial Jade, the sister to Indianapolis, and the Peter Volo gelding Mackscot appeared to form a strong bracket for the Selma Trot, but after being handy up to about a mile or more, finished outside the money. Siege Gun The Maxegin—Dark Stream gelding Siege Gun lost a bit of ground at the start of the Rakala Trot, but had the race well won at the home turn. Great Blaze Great Blaze did not finish too generously in the Rakaia Trot, and after catching Axspear and Gienhoime, appeared to bore in when under pressure. He, however, did not cause any interference. Accountant The Jack Potts—Auditress gelding Accountant was made favourite for the Rakaia Trot, but he failed to get dangerous when the field settled down to work. RACING IN AUSTRALIA THE ROSEHILL MEETING GOLD ROD BEATS ROYAL CHIEF GUINEAS TO HIGH CASTE (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) SYDNEY, Sept. 17. (Received Sept. 17, at 9 p.m.) At the Rosehill races on Saturday High Caste and Reading provided a thrilling finish in the Rosehill Guineas, tire former winning by half a head. Wilson’s finish in third place after coming from a long way back and covering more ground than was necessary was full of merit. Gold Rod won the Hill Stakes without trouble from Royal Chief, who was beaten at the turn. Red Sails enhanced his Metropolitan chances with a runaway victory in the Spring Handicap. The results were as follows : CAMELLIA STAKES, Of seven furlongs. Gecbung, 7.4 (O’Sullivan) 1 Mildura, 8.3 (McCarten) 2 Astounding, 7.4 (Lappin) 3 Nine started. Won by a head each way. Time, Imln 25sec. ROSEHILL GUINEAS, Of £785. One mile and a furlong. High Caste, 8.5 (Bartle) 1 Reading, 8.5 (Munro) 3 Wilson, 8.5 (Hickey) ; 3 Eight started. Prince Aerial was scratched. Won by half a head, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Katanga was fourth, and then came Hill Poster. Time, Imin 50i|sec.

HILL STAKES, Of £500... One mile. Gold Bod, 9.3 (McCarten) X Royal Chief, 9.3 (Bartle) .. .. .. 2 St. Constant, 9.3 (W. Cook) .. .. .. 3 Four started. Gold Rod led practically all the way and won easily by two lengths and r a-ha)ii with a similar distance between second and third. Time. Imin 39Jsec. SPRING HANDICAP, Of • £250. One mile and three furlongs Red Sails, L 5 (Duncan) ... .. .. 1 Enatic, 7.1 (Labpin) .. . ’.. ‘'.2 Malaglgi, 8.7 (Bartle) .. l 3 Seven started, Panftcr was scratched. Malaglgi occupied a handy position at the home turn, where Red Sails came through the field and won full of running by two lengths, with Malaglgi three-quarters of a length away third. Lalglon was fourth. Time. 2min 21Jsec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £2OO. One mile and a furlong. Dlslato, 9.2 (Scanlon) .. .. 1 Gold Salute (N.Z.), 8.9 (A. E. Ellis) .. 2 Bramol, 9.4 (McMenamln) 3 Fifteen started, Including Glenoraboy and Moorsotls, who finished in the ruck. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Gold Salute, having his first run In Sydney, a great trip along the inside and finished impressively. This colt Is expected to do well here. , x , Defaulter appeared at Randwlck on Saturday and cantered round a speciallywatered grass track, after which he was examined by a veterinary surgeon. He showed considerable leg improvement, but is apparently still a long way from being fit. The veterinary surgeon advised that he be given a spell, and certainly he will not be raced during the next two months. A report In regard to Ajax In Melbourne reveals that he Is lame, but it Is not cer-. tain whether the seat of the trouble is In a foot or a shoulder. At Moonee Valley the Moonee Valley Stakes, for three-year-olds, resulted as follows: Pure Gold, 8.9 (W. Cox) 1 Grand Son, 8.9 (O. Phillips) 2 Glenflno, 8.2 (Dewhurst) •• 3 Twelve started. Won by one length and a-half, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imln 39sec—a race record. GERALDINE REHANDICAPS cPer United Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 17. v Following are the Geraldine Racing Club rehandicaps:— Cup.—Nightdress, 71b, to 8.3. Squatters’ Handicap.—-Strip, 61b, to 8.5. Boloyna is ineligible for the Ohapi Handicap. . ... , Colonel French has been withdrawn from the First Hurdles. TROTTING CLUB PROFITS HALF FOR PATRIOTIC PURPOSES (Per United Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 17. The New Brighton Trotting Club has decided to allot half the net profits of the club to patriotic societies for this season and for the duration of hostilities.

st lb st lb Royal Dance 11 3 King Musk .. 9 7 Mlo Lume .. 10 12 Adsum .. 9 6 Mia Acrea .. 10 6 Roxy .. 9 1 Lady England 10 0 Kittle .. 9 1 Cadger 10 Tea Chat 9 0 Mahala 9 13 Tane Mahulu 9 0 Bisquit 9 12

Glenconnell 7 11 Bisquit 7 11 Pern .. .. 7 11 Beverley Hunter's 7 11 British Talent 7 11 7 11 7 11 Bronze Emerald 7 11 Night Starbright . Hunto .. . 7 11 Royal Fawkes 7 11 Te Kawiti .. 7 11 High Crown 7 11 Right Royal 7 11 Sunola 7 11 Boy Lu 7 11 Every Port 7 11 Crestman 7 11 Gay Movie 7 11 Karatoki 7 11 Bronze Spear 7 11 Imperator . 7 11 Marheke 7 11 The Dozer 7 11 Estro .. 7 11 Rey Lu 7 11 Miss Valerie 7 11

Kentucky . 8 7 Bronze Teacony 8 0 Model 7 9 Calula Boy . 8 0 Payette 7 9 Grandora .. 8 0 Desert Tide 7 9 Kindergarten 7 13 Gay Widow 7 7 Surpai 7 12 Golden Stratford 7 12 Bonnet 7 7 Queen City . 7 9 Merry mear 7 7 Deanna Maori Star . 7 7 Durbin 7 9 Happicoat .. 7 7 Bracket: Teacony and Desert Tide.

2 p.m.— PLUMPTON HANDICAP, Of £400. One mile and a-quarter, King Rey . , 9 1 Kena .. .. 7 5 Royal Black Musk 7 4 Appellant 8 9 Blonde Ned Cuttle . 8 9 Princess .. 7 4 Sly Fox . 8 9 Gay Mimic 7 3 Gold Vaals 8 9 Philcourt .. 7 0 Lowenberg 8 4 Dutch Girl 7 0 Tidewaiter 8 3 Miss Master Appellant 7 0 Brlerly . 8 2 Poland 7 0 Jack Tar . 8 0 Ivy Willonyx 7 0 Airam .. ., . 7 12 Inver .. .. 7 0 2.45— AVONDALE 1 GUINEAS, Of £400. One mile. Silver Stick 8 10 Foxtoon 8 10 Beaulivre .. . 8 10 Anopheles .. 8 5 Brazen Bold 8 10 Royal Tray 8 5 Orello .. . 8 10 Our Jean 8 5 Buccaneer .. 8 10 Greek Queen 8 5 Fils de Vaals 8 10 La Vie .. .. 8 5 Bystander . Classic 8 10 . 8 10 Foxmond 8 5 3.30— SPRING HANDICAP. Of £200. Six furlongs. Maxam .. 9 3 Royal Tray .. 8 1 Classic .. .. 9 3 Vitement 7 13 Mintlaw 8 12 Docility 7 7 .Sebrof .. .. 8 10 Hunter’s Rose 7 7 The Trimmer 8 8 Mllanion 7 7 Spcarford 8 7 Pleuron 7 7 Erllck .. .. 8 5 Cintrace 7 7 Bronze Moth 8 3 Bide a Wee .. 7 7 Little Ruse . 8 2 Clipper 7 7 Bracket: Mllanion and Pleuron. 4.15— PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of £300 Six furlongs. Majority . 9 8 Birthday Boy 7 8 Golden Bronwen 7 7 Sheila 8 13 Brazilian 7 6 Francis Drake 8 13 Bachelor King 7 5 Gold Vaals ., . 8 5 Miss Te Erndale 8 5 Koura 7 1 Royevrus 8 2 Val Lit .. .. 7 0 Kalhbella .. 8 1 Full Hand .. 7 0 Prince Acre 8 1 Mai de Mer 7 0 Aero King .. 7 13 Namara 7 0 Palustre 7 11 Trilliarch 7 0 Blonde Mon Acre .. 7 0 Princess .. 7 9 Te Poto 7 0 Gay Seton .. 7 9 Bracket: Golden Sheila and Full Hand. 5.0— NEW LYNN HANDICAP. Of £230. One mile. Hagen .. 9 8 Gamos .. .. 8 3 Inquisitor .. 9 0 Valdene 8 3 Susan .. .. 8 13 Prival .. .. 7 10 Raceline 8 9 Vaalstar 7 8 Saccone 8 7 Royal Spinning Message .. 7 7 Wheel 8 6 Nyola .. .. 7 7 Erlick ,. 8 5 Foxtoon 7 7 Royal Abb .. , 8 4