RACING AND TROTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24420, 4 October 1940, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES October s.—Hawke’s Bay J.C, October 12.—Otakl Maori R.C. October 12, 14. —Dunedin J.C. October 12, 14.—Auckland R.C. October 17, 19. —Masterton R.C. October 19. —South Canterbury J.C. October 19. —Rotorua Hunt. October 19. —Stratford R.C. Qctober 24, 26, 28.—Wellington R.C. October 26.—Poverty Bay R.C. October 28, 28.—Gore R.C. October 28.—Waikato Hunt Club. October 28.—Poverty Bay Hunt. October 28.—Waverley R.C. October, 28.—North Canterbury R.C. November 1, 2.—Whangarei R.C. November 2.—Rangitikei R.C. November 2.—Banks Peninsula R.C. November 2.—Poverty Bay Turf, November 9. —Napier Park R.C. November 9, 11.—Avondale J.C. November 9, 11, 13, 16—Canterbury J.C. November 16.—Napier Park R.C. November 16, 18. —Waikato R.C. November 23.—Southland R.C. November 23. —Levin R.C. November 23. 25.—Auckland R.C. November 30. —Ashburton County R.C. November 30. December 2.—Feilding J.C The Gore Meeting Nominations close on Monday next for the Gore Racing Club’s spring meeting. A Successful Meeting The race meeting held at Randwlck on September 21 in aid of the Red Cross funds gathered about £IO.OOO. Engagements W. F. Ellis, the Invercargill light-weight, has been engaged to ride Don’t Forget in the Air Force Handicap, and will probably ride The Raker in the Churchill Handicap. June Night Dame Rumour credits the Nightmarch— Pink Justice filly June Night, engaged In the McLean Stakes, as being one out of the ordinary. A Fine Mr M. Crimmlns, the starter at the Ohinemuri meeting, was fined £2 for allowing Foxmond’s rider to change from 9 to 1 at the barrier in the Ngatea Handicap. New Zealand Cup Meeting A payment is due to-day for the New Zealand Cup, and nominations also close for the Stewards’ Handicap, Criterion Handicap, Fendalton Handicap, Jockey Club Handicap, Canterbury Cup, Metropolitan Handicap and Members’ Handicap No Refund After bolting a round prior to the Motuitl Hack Handicap at Foxton, Taiho was allowed to be withdrawn from the contest, but no refund of the investments made on him could be allowed, as the totalisator had already closed. A Change Nightcalm and the Paper MoneyAspiring two-year-old Damascus have joined A. E. Didham’s stable at Wingatui. Nightcalm shows a scar as a result of coming in contact with a fence. For some time Nightcalm and Damascus have been trained by their owner. Mr F C. Christie at Orari. Centralisation At the annual meeting of the Greymouth Jockey Club a member of the committee suggested that, in order to economise, racing should be centralised on the West Coast. Another member said that each town regarded its race meeting as a local institution and hence it would not be worth while considering the question Apparently the question of travelling expenses incurred by owners was not worthy of consideration, although the West Coast meetings are almost entirely dependent on visiting horses. Under existing circumstances the invididual interests of a club should be made subsidiary to the general interests of owners and racing. Names Claimed The two-year-old filly by Man’s Pal from Universal, trained at Riccarton by W. E. Hancock, has been named Comforter, and her stablemate by Solicitor General from March Off will race as Eviction The Paladin—Charmaine gelding, engaged in the Dunedin Guineas, has had the name of Rawhamai claimed for him. and the filly by Salmagundi—Lochlaggan, engaged in the McLean Stakes, will race as Cruden Bay. Another Salmagundi filly from Shelter has been named Sing Sing. Foxola ' The three-year-old Foxola has been purchased by Mr E. R. Davis and Mr O Nicholson, and she is now under, the care of ,T. Verner at Takanlni. Purchased at the yearling sales in 1938 by the Takanini trainer W. Clifton for llOgns. Foxola is a filly by Foxbridge from Aureola, and she is very promising. Up to the present she has done very little racing, but she performed very creditably in running third at her last start to Glen Connell and Venture in the Trial Stakes on the second day of the Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting. High Caste ‘ I do not think High Caste is the horse ne was. ’ One would haxe expected him to win - a race like the Clarendon Stakes more easily than he did,” stated Trainer J. T. Jamieson to a representative of the Sydney Sunday Telegraph at ROsehlll on Saturday. High Caste won by half a length from Buzalong. Many considered High Caste was allowed to take it easily when E. Bartle judged he had the race won. High Caste is second favourite to Beaulivre for the Epsom Handicap,, which is to be run at Randwick on Saturday, ahead of Mildura, Reading, Rex Felt and Katanga. For the Metropolitan Handicap, run next Monday, Beau Vite leads the market from Reading. Gungadai and Landlaw. ‘ - Nightbeam Although a hostile demonstration greeted the success of Nightbeam in the Rowley Mile at Rosehill, the stewards did not consider an Investigation into the horse's form was necessary. Nightbeam started at double-figure odds. At Randwick the previous week, Nightbeam finished last of the seven runners in the A.I.F. Handicap seven furlongs, won by Geebung. On that occasion the track was soft. " Because earlier I had suspected Nightbeam might not do well in heavy going—he swings a foreleg slightly in galloping—l was not prepared to accept his A.I.F. Handicap showing as his true form." said Mr Hughes to a Sydney Sunday Telegraph reporter “ Nightbeam will start in the Australian Derby.”

TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel FIXTURES October s.—Methven T.C. October s.—Thames T.C. October 12,— : New Brighton T.C. October 26, 28, —Greymouth T.C. October 28. —Oamaru T.C. October 26, 28. or October 26. 30.—Auckland T.C. November 2.—Wellington T.C. November 2.—lnvercargill T.C. November 12, 14. 15.—New Zealand Metropolitan T.C. November 23, 25.—Forbury Park T.C. November 0. December 7.—Waikato T.C The Trotting Cup Nominations for the Trotting Cup close to-day. Booked to Sandydale Mr F. Eastham, of Petone, is sending down his brood mare Moko Charm on a visit to Sandydale The Sabu Case A belated report states that Sabu’s boring out at the Kurow meeting and losing a winning position was due to the horse getting his tongue over the bit. D. Teahen was fined £5 for careless driving, but if the facts are as now stated he was badly treated In losing the stakes and being fined. The charge of careless driving and Sabu boring could be attributed to an accident, whereas Teahen was under the suspicion of boring out with the object of blocking Irish Dusk, who eventually got first place. If the stewards were aware of the cause of the boring out It ertalnly should have been handed out for publication. The stewards were justified in altering the piacings as Irish Dusk suffered through Sabu boring out.

Explanation Required The' New Brighton Trotting Club torwarded particulars of an inquiry held into the driving of Wiilowbank by D. C. Watts in the Seavlew Handicap. The trainer, R. J. Humphreys, and Watts were charged with " not trying to win.” Watts, in his evidence, said his horse had begun well, but soon lost her position, and . later suffered interference from Jovial, driven by J. Pringle. He later got an opening, and the mare finished very well. He had no instructions from trainer or owner outside being told to " do his best." and he did not bet. Humphreys said that he did not bet, and had left the driving of the horse fo Watts The club had decided to take no action in the matter, but members of the board were curious as to why the club had reported to the association that no action had been taken, while the newspapers had stated ” that while the driving of Watts was open to suspicion, there was not sufficient evidence to impose a penalty." It was decided by the Trotting Association to refer the letter back to the club asking for an explanation as to the difference in the decision given to the board and that given to the press.

Suspended The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club reported on matters dealt with at the August meeting. F. J. Smith, after appearing before the committee, was granted permission for a change of gear on the second day of the meeting. J. Fraser, jun., driver of Harold Guy, had also been charged with interference with Waipahi in the Belgium Handicap, and the committee had decided to reduce his licence to D grade, Fraser had also been charged with starting Horsepower on the wrong mark in the King’s Handicap on the second day. The horse and started off scratch instead of his correct mark 12 yards behind After the evidence of the owner, Mr G. J. Barton. D. C. Watts, Mr A J Hastings (starter), and Fraser had been heard, it was decided to reduce Fraser’s licence to D grade for three months, the penalty to be concurrent with the one previously imposed. Mr Kltchingham raised a question whether the club had powers under the rules to impose such a penalty, although there was power to suspend or inflict a fine. It was pointed out that the reducing of a licence to D grade was practically suspension, and Mr McKenzie moved that the penalty be amended to suspension from driving for three months. This was agreed to. Alleged Interference At the Kurow Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday Sabu finished first in the Hakataramea Trot Handicap, with Irish Dusk second D. Teahen, driver of Sabu, had been fined £5 for interference with Irish Dusk, and the plaeings had been reversed. The club had also considered a complaint of interference lodged by S. Townley, driver of Manawai, against T. H. Gunning, driver of Irish Dawn. Townley said that Gunning had contlnuallv interfered with him during the race. Gunning, in his evidence, said that Irish Dawn ran about a good deal, but the interference was not intentional Gunning had been severely cautioned but the protest was dismissed. Mr J F Hartland, stipendiary steward, in his report to the association, gave his opinion that Gunning had several times interfered with Manawai, and in his opinion this interference was deliberate. Mr Kitchingham, at a meelng of the Trotting Association, said that there were three bad cases of alleged interference in the race, twice on the Inside and once on the outside. It was a question whether the decision under the circumstances was the correct one. Mr Hayward said the board had power to vary the penalty—and after the very complete report supplied to the board by the stipendiary steward a serious view must be taken. It was decided to forward a copy of the stipendiary steward's report to the Kurow Jockey Club, with a request that further consideration be given to the case under rule 381 The board was under the impression that the stipendiary steward’s evidence should have been heard at the inquiry by the club.

RICCARTON NOTES WINGATUI PROSPECTS - (Special to Daily Times) CHRISTCHURCH. Oct. 3. A feature of interest about the team of six horses that P. V. Mason has in work is that they are all by Njghtmarch. Omapo. Stylist, and Coup d'Etat are four-year-olds. Troja and Valiant are three-year-olds. while Hinepo is a two-year-old brother to Omapo, also to Haerepo, who is, now in Queensland. So far none of Mason’s lot has had a race this season, but all the horses are coming on well, and they should be ready to start the season at the Riccarton carnival next month Omapo and Stylist have some useful place form to commend them as good prospects. Dispense, who was formerly trained by A. S. Ellis, has joined Schoolgirl under the care of C. G. Humphries. She showed speed "'hen in work last season, but she wi)l not be at her best for some time, as she has just come in from a spell. Dictate is coming on well In his work, and he should be in good order for engagements at Riccarton next month. He is in the New Zealand Cup, a race in which he finished third last year, and if it is decided to start him he will . make his appearance at Washdyke, with other races to follow, prior to Riccarton. In the meantime, however, his owner, Mr M. O'Brien, is inclined to miss the Cup, .in which case Dictate may have only one race, at Motukarara, before he tackles some of the other events at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting. A. J. Martin has taken Waka in hand again, after resting him for a fortnight, and will get him ready for hurdle races at Rtpr-arton next month. Great Night is In good order, but her recent racing has not enhanced her reputation Gay Parade had'to be eased up after Geraldine, on account of a poisoned leg, but it is hoped he will be fit for a race at Rangiora on Labour Day. Dinah Dhu has been turned out, and she will be spelled for a few months after which she will be got ready for autumn racing. Peerless, who was scratched for the New Zealand Cup this week, has not pleased her connections so far this season Writing from Sydney, where the mare has been in work for some time, Mr R. J Murphy said she had not done well lately and there seemed no chance of having her fit to run in the New Zealand Cup. It had. therefore, been decided to leave her in Australia, where her training will be carried on quietly, with a view to engagements later in the season.

Following frost, conditions were (deal for work at Riccarton this morning The inside of the trial grass track, though not fast, was in good order, and some useful gallops were registered by candidates for the Dunedin meeting. Winning Rival beat Shikari over a mile in Imin 45 2-ssec, the first half in 51 3-ssec Shikari disappointed, as he stopped badly Royal Chief and Sovereign Lady took Imin 32 2-ssec for seven furlongs but were not ridden out. Capricious followed in Imin 31 2-ssec, Stabilise bringing her home. Capricious is making good progress. Wild Coon beat Blue Abbey Dy four lengths over six furlongs in Imin 19 2-ssec Doria, going easily, took Imin 22 3-ssec. Lockit, Dictate and Wardress ran five furlongs in Imin 5 2-ssec. After going off slowly Haughty Winner did similar time alone.

Pleading was a neck in front of Wild Fox over half a mile in 49 l-ssec, the fastest of the morning. Trench Fight took 50 2-ssec, Night Glass went up the back in 50 l-ssec. and King’s Toast followed in 50 3-ssec, after going very fast early A number of two-year-olds did smart sprints. Full Sneed, with Great Flight as a mate ran half a mile in 50 3-ssec. Salutation beat Calypso by a length in 51 3-ssec, Blue Bouquet and As Required being well matched in similar time, which Willow Wood equalled in narrowly beating Bird of Prey after giving her a length start.

Palfrey dashed over three furlongs in 37 2-ssec. Sir Frederick lumped very well over four hurdles, but the pace was slow. Donadea gave a good display over four hurdles, but Aggravate, who went with him, did not please, trying to shirk his task at each obstacle

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING . A cold breeze was in evidence at.Wingatui yesterday morning. The course now bears a-.military atmosphere with "the tented field ” and khaki-clad men undergoing training. The military occupation does not interfere with training operations, nor will it hamper the success of the spring meeting On the contrary, it will materially assist the success of the fixture because it will supply a welcome opportunity to meet the men responding to the call to arms in defence of the British i Empire. There was not a great deal of fast -work, which mostly took place on No. 1 grass, where the going is on the bare side and consequently fairly fast. The recent rain has had a beneficial effect, and the tracks are devoid of any sting. Strip and Nightcalm covered half a mile on the grass in 53 2-ssec without being fully extended. The two-year-old filly Silver Lily was worked at half pace on the' sand track. She looks well forward, and has been patiently handled in her preparation Spearthrust and the two-year-old Attorney were trotted and cantered over a couple of circuits and sprinted down the straight at the finish of each round. Gav Lancer was spun out over hall a mile'on the grass, and recorded 52sec for the distance. He made a poor show at the Kurow meeting, and not in keeping with his track work. Gay Lancer had not raced since the Riverton meeting. Point Blank and Hoiho Tinopai took Imin 4 4-ssec to cover five furlongs on the grass. , , . , Straightdel got through a useful task on the sand track, and Islay Downs was worked on the same track. Sir Amyas and Milton Abbas were responsible- for six furlongs on the grass in Imin 19sec Both horses travelling well. Hanlon and Sir Hugh broke away at the seven-furlong post, and covered the distance in Imin 32sec —the last six in Imin 19 2-ssec. Lord Nuffield was treated to several circuits of trotting and cantering round the schooling course track. He sports a bandage on the off fore cannon, but seems to be sound, and is getting through a good deal of slow work. Araboa. Adina. Green Boa, Roseman, Flippant, Night Pal, Prince Flaneur, and others were also worked during the morning. A School Yesterday morning Combat (Robinson) was schooled over three hurdles, and skimmed over them in fine style. If he will carry on Combat will keep a hurdle field busy. SOUTHERN TRACKS PREPARATIONS FOR WINGATUI (Special to Daily Times) INVERCARGILL, Oct. 3. With the Dunedin meeting a little over a week away Interest has quickened In the track work at Invercargill, and this morning the horses with engagements at Wlngatul galloped on the course proper next the rails, this being the first time the course has been open this season. There was same misty rain early in the proceedings, and the going was on the dead side. The No. 1 grass track was open for the ether horses, and the going there was slower On the course proper Ackemma and Sailing Lady were six lengths clear of Doubleack at the end of a mile in Imin 50 2-ssec, the first four in 54 4-ssec, and the last four in 55 3-ssec. Ackemma shaped particularly well, and was more than holding her own with Sailing Lady over the concluding stages. Ackemma is booked to make her first appearance of the season on the second day of the Dunedin meeting, and her latest track work points to her showing early winning form. Doubleack was stopping fast over the last furlong, and he will require some racing before he is ready to show his best form. He, too. is not engaged till the second day of the Dunedin meeting

Sparkle was sent over a round at about three-quarter pace This mare has been troubled with an abscess in her mouth for the past few days, and has also had a temperature, but it is not serious', and she will be in good forward condition for her Dunedin engagements She moved quite freely this morning. From a - barrier start, the four-year-old mare by Colonel Cygnus from Wild Erin, showed a clean pair of heels to Sir Denis and Erin’s Star over five furlongs, to record the good time of Imin 6 2-ssec, the last four in 53sec. The trio got away to a perfect start, but the Coloney Cygnus mare soon drew clear and finished full of

running after covering the first two furlongs in 26 l-ssec. She is engaged on the first day of the Dunedin meeting, but Sir Denis will not appear until the second day. ; This completed the gallops on the course proper. Lucky Feather, assisted by the three* year-old gelding by Nigger Minstrel from Cough. oVer- the last couple of furlongs, shaped Well when running four furlongs in 53sec. The Cough three-year-old also hit out nicely, and is coming along well after being on the easy list, for some time with a cold.

The Paladin-Sweet Memory novice appeared to be doing it better than Navua (Nigger Minstrel —Morse Signal) at the end of five furlongs in Imin 9 l-ssec. the last four in 55 4-ssec. Mona’s Song and Susie ran a mile In Imin 52 4-ssec, the first four in 55 2-ssec, and the last four in 57,2-ssec. Both were doing it well together at the finish, and Susie’s recent efforts suggest that she will be a good staying hack this season. Colonel Rouge and Eire’s Ruin pleased when running six furlongs in Imin 22 2-ssec, the last four in 55 3-ssec. Wild Career has returned to the tracks after a spell, and this morning he and Southern Light had a comfortable five

furlongs, taking Imin 11 l-ssec. Wild Career has done a fair amount of road work, and looks well. Millibar ran right away from Aspire and Filibeg over five furlongs In Imin 8 l-ssec, the last four in 55 l-ssec. Millibar’s rider lost an iron early in the gallop, and it was an excellent effort under the circumstances. He also carried over 9 stone. Millibar is a five-year-old gelding by'Weathefvane from Star of Wakatipu, and appears to possess a good turn of speed. Filibeg ran on to the tan track in the first furlong. Heidelberg, who has engagements at Wingatui, did not put in an appearance this morning.

Light intermittent rain fell during training operations at Riverton this morning. The trestles were 35 feet out from the rails, and the going was dead and inclined to lift. The feature of the morning's work was a two-furlong sprint by the McLean Stakes candidates Sing Sing and the filly by Man’s Pal from Sea Sail. Sing Sing broke away about two lengths in front of the Man’s Pal youngster, but the latter quickly gathered in her mate, and they ran from the six to the four in 25sec. There is no doubting the speed of the Man’s Pal filly, but Sing Sing is no sluggard. and it is thought that she may stay better. • . .

Desert Maid and Spanish Lad kept together over three furlongs to record 42isec. The filly appears to have thrown off her cold, and she will be fairly Well forward for her McLean Stakes engagement. The other McLean Stakes candidate, Gay Flight, sprinted two furlongs down me straight.

Southern Sail ran the last four of seven furlongs in 58sec, and Was only moved on over the last furlong. This mare is in fairly good order for her coming engagements

Peony Rose left a mile and a-quartei post under a good hold, and finished up the last four in 56sec. She has stood up to a fair amount of work, and will be in good condition for her Dunedin engagements. Dark Flight, who has lightened up a bit, was restricted to an easy six, taking Imin 30sec.

Airdrie jumped faster than Ballyaggan when schooled a couple of times over the pony fences. 1 The latest addition to R. E. McLellan’s stable is a solid-looking three-year-old gelding by Nigger Minstrel from an Obsono mare, This newcomer ranks as a half-brother to Western Song, and is a bluish grey. He is owned by Mr A. Speight, who raced Western Song. McLellan is also handling a two-year-old half-sister to this novice, and another filly of the same age from a half-sister to the dam of Western Song Both youngsters are by Salmagundi, and are also owned by Mr Speight W. iF. Ellis has been engaged to ride Don’t Forget, The Raker, Royal Lancer, Desert Maid, and Blazealong in their engagements on the first day of the Dunedin meeting, MAHMOUD SOLD TO AMERICA MILLIONAIRES* SYNDICATE (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) LONDON, Oct. 1. The Aga Khan sold the racehorse Mahmoud, winner of the 1936 Derby, to an American millionaires’ syndicate for 20,000 guineas. *

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING MASTER CYKLON SUCCESSFUL STAKES TO SAINT TOR (Per United Press Association) , HASTINGS. Oct. 3. The Hawke’s Bay spring meeting was opened in fine weather. The attendance was good, and the track was firm. The totalisator handled £8654 10s, compared with- £7871 10s, an Increase of £782. / Following are the results:— HOLLYCOMBE HURDLES, Of £llO. About one mile and a-half. Z HIGH PEER, 11.0 (J. McCrae), 1; 7 Helios, 9.0 (L. Dulieu), 2; 1 Son and Heir, 9.2 (A. Lord,) 3. Also started: 4 Whetu 9.12, 6 Dozle Boy 9.7. 8 Strolling car. 9.6, 3 Lacan 9.0, 5 Collodion 9.0. Won by four lengths, with three lengths between second and third Whetu was fourth Time, 2min 50 l-sseo. IMPERIAL PLATE, Of £IOO. Five furlongs and a-half. 6 ASHABOY, 8.7 (R. Marsh), 1; 15 Battlegain, car. B.BJ (A. Jenkins). 2; 2 Grand Chase, 8.0 (W Broughton), 3. Also started: 10 Singapore 8.7, 11 Tzigane 8.7, 4 Catahach 8.7, 5 Etruscan . 8.7, 17 Nalla car. 8.1, 13 Loch Moigh 8.0, 14 Lady Garvagh 8.0, 3 Elminola 8.0, .1 Silverhope 8.0. 8 Oregon 8.0, 9 Astrite 8.0, 16 Myrna Loy car. 8.2. 7 Kehurangi 8 0 12 Foreign Gold 8.0. Won by. half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Oregon was fourth. Time, Imin 9 3-ssec. HASTINGS STAKES, Of £250 Four furlongs. 3 SAINT TOR, 8.0 (B. Morris). 1; 1 Tetratina, 8.0 (S. Anderson), 2; 6 Erins Court, 8.0 (R. Marsh), 3. Also started: 7 Grey Spy 8.0, 2 Vanina 8.0, 13 Carabineer 8.0, 8 Sandy Bay 8.0, 12 ' Royal Melton 8.0. 5 Stolen Coat car. 8.2 J, 10 Daily Mall 8.0, 11 Avelona, on. 4 Flying Spray 8.0, 9 Proven 8.0. Won by five lengths, with three lengths between second and third Varuna was fourth. Time. 49sec. SPRING HANDICAP, Of £l5O. One mile and a-quarter. 2 MASTER CYKLON. 7.12 (W Brofjy ton) 1; 1 Aurora’s Star, 8.3 (S. Anderson), 2: 4 Gay Mimic, car. 7.8, 3. Also started; 2 Hunting Cat 8.2 Won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min EPSOM HANDICAP, Of £IOO. One mile and a-quarter. 3 LOVELILT, 10.12 (Mr F. Calder), 1; 4 Solaria, 12.4 (Mr G. E. James), 2; 1 Morning Flight 11.9 (Mr G. Beatson). 3. Also started: 2 Doctor Defoe 11.7,’ 5 Dyne 10.7, 6 Greyhound car..ILL Won by six lengths, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Dyne was fourth Time, 2min 13 2-ssec. OTANE HACK HANDICAP, Of £IOO Six furlongs. ,

4 SMILING PERSONALITY, car. 8.9 (N Howard), 1: 7 Khurja, car. 7.75 (RHowell), 2; 6 Roeon (R. Marsh), 3. Also started: 12 Dunmanway car. 8.2, 9 Klutyre car. 8.4 3 Dainty Dell 8.5, 1 Laughing Song 8.3 and City Song 7.7 bracketed, 8 Royal Pageant car. 8.2, 2 Kadlna car. 7.9, 14 Tide 7.11, 5 Chandlery car. 7.13, 10 Kehua car. 7.11 J, 11 Shani car. 7.0, 13 Master Solway car. 7.4. Won by half a length, with one length between second and third Laughing Song was fourth. Time, Imln 16 3-ssec. HOMEWOOD FLYING HANDICAP, Of £l3O Six furlongs. 1 NIGGER BOY, car. 7.7 (S. Waddell), 1; 3 Vascones (W Mudford), 2; 11 Lambourn, car. 7.10 (B. Stowe), 3Also started: 8 Lady Furst 9.0, 6 Rakahanga car. 8.2, 9 Yogi car. 8.3, 4 Native Song car. 7.10, 7 Lindrum car. 7.11, 2 Lucullus Boy car 7.1 J, 10 The Ring car. 7,1, 5 Heroic Maid car, 7.0. 12 Fossicker 7.0. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Native Song was fourth. Time. Imln 15 2-ssec. NIGGER BOY’S SUCCESS (Special ro Daily Times) HASTINGS, Oct. 3. Saint Tor, the winner of the 1940 Hastings Stakes, is one of the fastest two-year-olds seen out this season. He is a full brother to Saxon Tor, but will be a bigger horse when he develops. He

and Tetratina soon drew clear, and had th® race to themselves. Halfway down the straight Saint Tor had Tetratina’s measure, and he won ; easily by five lengths. His speed is confirmed by the time l of 49sec on a track that was giving the horses ho assistance. Saint Tor was bred by G. Wells; of Feilding, arid is raced by the Manawatu sportsman, J. McDonald, for whom, he is trained by A. C. Plummer at Awapuni. His dam. Saxony, Is a full sister to Clarion Call. Varuna; the second favourite, drew number 12, and jumped so far at barrier rise that he unbalanced Broughton and ran almost off the course before he could be controlled. He is an attractive galloper, who looks likely to improve quickly. The others were an unimpressive lot. The former southerner, Nigger Boy, scored his first success in the Sleeveless colours when he beat Vascones by a neck in the Flying Handicap. There was nothing impressive about the win, for he took a full furlong to quell Vascones. who was backward after an easy time. The apprentice rider cf Nigger Boy, however, appeared to experience trouble in managing his mount when pressure was applied. and he probably would have won by a bigger margin for a stronger rider, Lambburn,. looking backward in condition, made a bold showing when he came from several places back at the turn to run third. Yogi, although unplaced, was making up ground fast in the final furlong. He Is doing well in his preparation for the New Zealand Cup. Lucullus Boy, the second favourite, missed the jump-out, and was the last. to leave the mark. Others slow away were Rakahanga and Llndrum. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW (Per United Press Association) HASTINGS. Oct. S. Following, are the acceptances for th« second day of the Hawke’s Bay spring meeting:— 1 12.30; Toraoana Hurdles, of £llO, About one mile ■ and a-half.—High Peer 11.13, Whetu 9.10, Helios 9.6, Dozie Boy. Son and Heir 9.4, Collodion, Lacan 9.0. 1.15: Trial Stakes, of £IOO. Six furlongs.—Goldcraft, Catanach, Etruscan, .Battle Gain 8.7, Greek Diana, Rough Passage, Loch Moigh, Queen Ila, Elminola, Hugme, Silverhope, , Astrite, Tideover, Myrna Loy, Kehurangi, Foreign Gold, Grand Chase 8.0. 2.0: Juvenile Handicap, of £IOO. Four furlongs.—Par Avion 8.6, Erin’s Court 8.2, Higli Morale 8.0,. Proven. Bunsby Belle, Malvena, Avelona, Dusky Bay, Quick Decision 7.9, Flying Spray 7.7. Bracket: Malvena and Avelona. 2.45: H. A. Russell Memorial Handicap, of £l5O. One mile and a-quarter.—Lady Furst 8.11, Master Cyklon 8,4, Aurora’s Star 8.3, Native .Song, Lindrum 7.12, Hunting Cat, Gay Mimic T'.O. Limbohm 7.4. 3.30 - Glenaray Hack Handicap, of £IOO. One mile and a-quarter.—Malacca 9.0, Dunmanway, Morning Flight 8.9, Kintyr® 8.7, Gold Court 8.3, Royal Pageant 8.0, Khurja 7.13, Kinkajou 7.10, City Song, Dyne,’ Red Shoes 7.7. 4.15: Flaxmere Hack Handicap, of £IOO. Six furlongs—Smiling Personality 9.9,Flying Spy 8.9, Cherry Plum 8.7, Laughing Song, Khurja 8.1, Roeon 7.12, Kadina, Chandlery 7.10, Catanach, Shani, Master Solway 7.7. 5.0: Final Handicap, of £l3O. Six fur- ■ iongs.—Kathbelia 9.6. Nigger Boy 8.6, Hakahanga 8.5, Yogi 8.1, Native Song, Gay Mimic 7.13, Shu 7.11, Lucullus Boy 7.9, The Ring, 7.7, Heroic Maid, Hunting Blood; Charing Cross, Fossicker 7.0. Bracket: ' Kathbelia and Yogi.