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Taranaki Daily News, 26 October 1920, Page 3

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WAVERLEY-WAITOITOI ANNUAL MEETING. RACING IN THE WET. DEPREDATION WINS THE CUP. (BY "MOTUHOA,") Shocking weather prevailed yesterday on the occasion of the Waver'oy-Waitotara annual meeting at Wanganui, but the Club was lucky In two respects. Firstly, in getting the crowd rhere before the rain came on, and secondly, in having such a splendid wet weather course as that of Wanganul to race on. The attendance was very large, the special train from New Plymouth being well patronised, while hundreds .motored from Pulmefrston,, Marton, Waverlcy, (Partca, and Hawera. The course stood tie test well, as the times recorded show.

Despite the wretched weather everything passed off smoothly. Mr. Alt. Morse w»r. in splendid form at the barrier, his starting being iiuiokcr and better than recently seen at Wanganui. The lotaiisator liar died £41,(153. as against £.T.,G02 last year. The Cup fell to the New Plymouth hois' 1 Depredation, who rewarded Mr. P.. Barlow Willi an overdue, but popular win. Penr-dation was always in a good position, and .boat Tame Fox, who was backed as if he was a nionl, pointless.

"'he public commenced well. All Cerise being a strong order in the first race, and outstaying the opposition in the run home. Listr.ivcl was allowed to pay a false price in the Brewer ITandioap, repeating his end to end victory of the last Wanganui meetly. Adnivra ran a good race considering that, die has not been up long, but Crucclle cou'.i not 1.0 her best owing to having developed -.: lei." Ngakitmii /returned his party a fine diridend. West riding him cleverly, and talcing tre race off Diamond Nap In the Inst Inndred yards Mattock, who was favorite, was slow to leave, the post, and did net get a sight of the Hrst two fences. The pace, was on Ml the way, and when tlic faioiite got clear he had too much leeway to make up to have any chance.

Piro r ir o ran a good race in the Wilson .takes, but weight stopped lira at the finish Prodigal drew , m outside position on the bad bend, and had no show. Amber Tips had be<-n beating Rose Queen on the Wanganul tracks and won well. Belie Noir was always handy and was close up third. She will see a better day.

Wanganiii punters wont nap on Tame Fox, hut the imported horse was pulled about too much in the first four furlongs, and did well 10 get second place at the end. Depredation who always runs well at Wanganui, won nicely. Alteration was vigorously handled by Chaplin, and struggled into third positon. Only four lined up for the Flying. Bif Tush drew No. 1. and was never headed off! Following are the results of the racinij:— MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEX RACE. Of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. T. Long's b. f. All Cerise, by All BlackMartian Princess, 3 yrs., 7.S ear 8 " (H. Goldfinch) " m i F. Tiiiey's cli. m. Mlda, 4yrs., 8.9, ' (j.' Barry) _ r> W. Kronaafs blk. g. Malingerer, fiyrs/V.j (I'. Rayner) : j

Also started: Tnarere, fU (.7. Ward) • Encircle, 9 3 (A. Rutherford); Lookson, II'! (F Anstls) ; Riki. 03 (Webbey) ; Velociform, SO (L. Leu-era) : Vocapoto, 5.12 (X. Campbell) ; Turakhia, 5.12 car. 8.1.'l (H. Trlcklebank); Country Air, 8.12 (A. K. McDonnelll ; Vagrancepieee, 8.12 (E. Kendall) ; Halsea 7VI car. SO; Tivoli, ;.s (G. CannoiH); LollierIngn, ~S (\v. .MoKcag). (Winner trained by owner.) All Cerlso was sent out an odds-on fa.Torite, and Mida and Malingerer were also well supported. The race was run In heavy rain. .Mida. .Malingerer and All Cerise was quickest away, Lotlierlnga remaining at the post. The favorite gathered up Mida and Malingerer at the home bend and ran in an easy winner by two lengths, Mida being three lengths in front of Malingerer, with Velociform fourth Time, 1.31. BREWER HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. six furlongs. G. M. Currie's eh. e. Listow.l, by Absurd— Lyslstrata, Hyrs., 8.0 (P. Rayner) 1 L. (.'. Taul's eh. in. Admyra, 4vrs., 7.7 (G Carmont) ' ' „ I>. r. Cullinane's b. ni. Crueelle Cyr«"s4 (.T. Barry) '_'_ 3 Also started: Efimont Talk, 7.11 (Conway):' Mistian, 7.7 (E. l'ine) ; .Marble Bar 7 3 (S Anderson). Winner trained by W. Rayner.

Crucelle was made favorite of the six runners, Simcnides being withdrawn. Tile race requires little description, as Listowel took the lead from a good start, and was never afterwards troubled, running in an easy winner by a couple of lengths from Admvra, who just lasted long enough to heat Crucelle by i neck for second money. Mistian was fourth Time, 1.15 3-fi. HANDICAP HURDLES, Of ISO sore. One mile and a 1-alf. •T. Hook's lir. g. Ngakanui, by Bandsman— St. Clements marc, apred, 111.7 (W. West) 1 F. Watson's b. g. Diamond Nap, aged 9') (P. Mcßrearty) ' , ■I. Cole's blk. g. Whiz Bang, Gyrs "<)':>" (ii Tricklehank) ; ][ ~ Also started: White Ranger. 10.111 (Edgecombe) ; Mattock. 10.7 (A. McDonald) ; Tempo, ('.13 (Lamhess) ; Carmel Arch, 9 13 (Webbevl • Te Toa, 9.11 (Conway) ; Otter, 9.3 (J Ward ' fyU'ration, 9.0 (Hunt); Stelpaul, S.O (Howdcn). (Winner trained by E. Murtagh.) Mattock was backed as if the race was all over, and Diamond Nap and Te Toa were best backed of the others. Carn.el Arch and Diamond .Nap jumped out smartest Mattock (on the rails) being slow tc begin. Carmel Arch in St irrouml at the first two fences and Diamond Nap was in front passing the stand. Along the back Tempo headed Diamond Nap, and Te Toa and Xgakamii were closing "P le„,p„ ,|. o( i ilWilJ . ~ , h „ y amo int() straight, and Diamond Nan appeared to lave, ilr race well in hand when Ngakanui dashed up on the rails and beat him bome bv nearly two lengths. Whist Bang was a' simil-'r distance away third, and Tempo and Mattock were the next to finish. Time. 2.49 3-5.

WILSON WKLTER STAKES HANDICAP, ,Of 10S soys. Seven furlongs. A. J. Burr-hell's b. g. Amber Tips by San Fran—Wangac-hii. :,yis., so (P. liaynerl 1 S. V. Rodney's hll,-. g. passenger, 4vrs' SO (0 Corklll) ' ' ' „ R. Johnson's b. m. Belle No'lr 'syrs"so (E. Lowe) '__'_'' ~ Also started: l'iro Pin,, 11.7 (0 MoCarten) Prodigal. 9.1 (11. Coldfinch) ; Nemaline 81" IK. Mansmi); Qutnho, S.ll (McDonald)" Florist, 8!) (J. Jlowden); Kikl. 8.2 (Edgecombe) ; Watereall, So , B . Pine); Dignity, oO (J. Barry).

(Winner trained by .T. Voting.) A good betting race saw Tiro Piro a better favorite than Amber Tips, with Prodigal, (ju'nIro and Passenger also heavily backed. Nemaline. led a strung out Mold along the backAmber Tips and Belie Noir being most prominent of the others. Amber Tips led into the straight and won with a lot in hand liv a length from Passenger, who finished fast Belle Noir was close up third, and Klki fourth Time, 1.32 1-5.

WAVEKLEV-WAITOTARA CUP, Of r>o sovs. Or.i- mile ami a quarto. K. Barlow's b. h. Depredation, by Campfire --Gosling, aged, S.r, (K. Unldllnet) .. 1 F. THley's b. g. TMap--Vc,x, .lyre., 8.4 (J. Carry) ," j J. George's Alteration, aged, 7.12 (T. Chaplin) ? , Also started: Marquetrar, 9.0 (0. MeCarten); Rose Queen, 7.2 ,/«. Carmniit); Simon, 7.0 (S. Anderson); Tlranga,- 8.9 (E. Pine). (Winner trained by I'. Coffey.) Tlrfhga led Kose Queen, Marqueteur, Depredation and a bunched lot passing the stand. Along the back Simon flattered Ms supporters, and Depredation ran Into second place. Depredation took the lead three furlongs from home, mi woo ran easily from lame Fox,

who got a lucky run on the /■ails, and Alteration was a poor third, wiranga fourth. Time, 2,114-5. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 141) soys. Six furlongs. S. E. Meredith's b. g Big Push, by Muster Soult—Clcmslnc, ', yrs., 7.12 (J. Barry) 1 W. Sluttery's b. g. Tiro Piro, 4 yrs., 8.11 (0. McCarlen) 2 11. JI. Leo's br. f. Lady Pal, 3yrs., 7.0 (S. Anderson) 3 Also started: flutter. 7.8 (Corkill). (Winner trained by Jf. Thacker).

The. quartette moved off in line, and ran together along ll:o bar'.". Three furlongs froii home B'g Push forged ahead, and led Stutter, Piro Piro mid Lady Pat inlo the straight. Nothing; !rd a chance with Big Push, who won easily from Pin; Piro, who first headod Lady Pat and Stutter. Time, 1.17 3-u. MOUMAHAKI STAKES HANDICAP, Of IGS sovs. Olio mile. A. Grant's br. g. Voluble, by Mystification— Tattle, 4yr9„ !).fi (H. GoldQuch) 1 F. T. Watson's br. g. Admiration, 4yr3., 7.2 (J. Cochrane) 2 J. Frederic's b. m. Sea Sprite, Gyrs., 9.4 (E. Lowe) 3

Also started: Nemaline, 7.12 (G. Cannon!) ; Khartoum. 7.2 (J. Barry) ; Encircle, 7.0 (Rutherford) : Mangawal, 7.0 IS, Anderson). (Winner trained hy C. Jackson). From a beautiful start Admiration, Nemallne, and the favorite, Voluble, followed in that order. Admirat'on was still in front at the home -.urn, but Voluble came with a pretty run and beat him by a long neck. Sea Sprite was a poor third, and Nemallue next. Time, 1.471/4. '

JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs. Five furlongs. G. C. Glenn's b. g. Hunpyrean, by The Welkin—Flower of the West, 4yrs., 8.12 (Goldfinch) 1 A. Burchall's b. g. Amber Tips, f>yrs., 8.10, (P. Itayner) 2 D. Stockman's ch. g. Master Curran, aged, 8.3 (Hunt) 3 Also started: Qulnlro, 8.13 (McDonald); Molleenege, 5.13 (R. Manson) ; Lady Paula, 5.7 (S. Anderson) ; Lady Leo, 8.0 lEdgecombe); War Nurse, S.O lE. Pine); Talata, 8.0 (F. Bound) ; Wolthea, S.O (E. Lowe); Released, 8.0 (.7, Barry) ; Monalto, 8.0 (T. BradIcy) ; Erin's Islo, 8.0 (P. MeGuire). (Winner trained by P. Coffey.)

Empyrean and Amber Tips were heavily backed, and when tte tapes were lifted they were the first away. Ouinlro headed the bunch at the end of a furlong, bat Itmp.vrean led Into the straight and won easily from Amber Tips by half a length, with Master Ciirrnn one and a half lengths away third. Quiniro was fourth. Time, 1.5. WAIKATO HUNT RACES. KOURA WINS THE CUP. Ny Telegraph.—Press Association. Hamilton, Last Ni»ht. Tho Waikalo Hunt: Club's races took place to-day In light showers. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £32,700, an increase of £17,441. Results:

MAIDEN HUNTERS' HANDICAP.—Taburna 1, Badminton 2, Kautalioe 3. Also started: Gladwin. Hard Labor, Paulician, Kawea, Hokomai, Mollyroon. Won by one and a half lengths. Time C.24 2-5.

BARDOWIE HANDICAP.—Forest Hold 1, Cantoris 2. Pukemorama 3. Also started: Winsome Arch. Tuipa, Queen Soult, Glenval, Harrington, St. Waipa, Arch Carreno, Royal Bride, Lady Potaln. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, 1.17.

HUNTERS' HURDLES HANDICAP.—EIate 1, Multiplane 2, Kawea 3. Also started: Shell Shock, Romance, Gladwin, Hard Labor, Space, Wangawai, Mollyroon, Red Wing. Won by otto and a half lengths. Time, 3.52. MEMBERS' MEMORIAL HANDICAP.—BIue Cross 1, Te Oro 2, Bedford 3. Also started: Windorah, Some Fashion, Gtiianform. Won by a short head. Time, 2.10.

WAIKATO HUNT CLUB CUr.—Kouri 1 Tirau 2, Argo 3. Also started: Simple Sam. Won liy seven lentrtlis. Time, 6.27 2-5. FARMERS' HACK HANDICAP.—Peter Maxwell 1, Otureka 2, Mcnanre 3. Also started: Clenval, 'Waiwaretu, Rainbow, Cololr-Serg|t., Harrington, Braemar, Lady Lilac, Master Rohan, Lady Frederick, Accelerate, Thora, Ptilnin, Miners. Arch Qarreno. Waitamahine, Advancer, Elsie Aroha, Delyslan, Lady Glissors, Lyroe, Gidgl, Chinz. Won by a length Time, 1.1 4-5.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP.—EIite 1, Silver Lode 2, Mestee 8. Scratched: Forest Gold, Ttomance, Braemar, Space, Wangawa'. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.17 4-5.

INSTOW 1 v*. inocle 2, Machree 3. Scratched-: CoHcghlor tuna. Time, 1.17.

MEETING; mi >,. , Napier, Last Night. The Waipnwa County Racing Club held Its annual meeting to-day. There was a record attendance and good fields. Heavy rain fell ™ r " a - m - flnd <™iplctely spoilt the day. the totalisator put through £li,t'24, bring nearly £,oo below last year's total. Results: MAIDEN HACK HA.VDICAP.-Earthshlnc 1, .».vai Moment 2, Merekara If. Also started: \\estborp, It„y„| Battery, General Raven, Arlon Horongnria, Multlmaid, Lady Sykes, M.vlish Lady, rife and Drum, One M.mient •Soyes_ Ferme. W«, by half a lenuth. Time,

.I.MPKRS' FLAT RAcK.-Nicomar I, Manhattan 2, Tornea :i. Also started: Ore Ore, ■ady Penza. Won by two lengths. Time -.li 4-5. ' WAIPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP -Tari 1 Antler 2, Doric 3. Also started: Vrnnllllon, ttmnba Gay Lady. Won by three lengths. Time, 2.15. WBLTER HACK HANDICAP.-Hotoke 1, Ar.on ~ Convention 3. Also started: Mumble Grange Westhorp, Lady Penza. Won easily. Time, 1.36. ELECTRIC HACK HAVDIc/l-.-Asleritia 1, rhelo 1. Klklnl 3. Also started: Pao, Coni»«ku, Tiora, One Moment, Ladv Sykes, Merekara. Won easily. Time, 1.5. EPSOM HANDiCAP.-Bctter Luck 1, Royal Gift .. Ore Ore :-,. Also started: Tornea, iapanui, Lady Milliceut, Tipperary Lass, Buck I'.ve. Won by a neck. Time, 1.5.1. RAILWAY HANDICAP.- Hot,,ke 1 Vermillion 2. Gay Lady :;. The only starters. Hon by two lengths. Time. 121 HACK PLYING HANDICAP. -Kik'ni 1, Asterlna 2, Cooziska :i. Also ran: Mostbenes, lao. Won by a length. Time, 1.20.

TROTTING. (iftKYMOCTII MKETIXfi. Itreymnuth, Last Nighi the second day of the (ireymoutli Trotting Hull's spring meeting was held in fine Hut boisterous weather. Tim track was heavy •is a result of Sunday's rain. There was a p,\ ll,le,l, ' l " l <*- Tho totalisator handled £l2,."en, ituikltiK .« total tor the meetlni.' of £22,89,,, against £l7,r,oii 10s last rear. Results :~

TRADKH.M-E.VS HAXDK'AI'.-Rennie Dillon J. Wite 2, Tide Water 3. Won hv four lengths. Time, 5.25. UIESEKrNO HANDICAP—Osier 1, Teler McMillan _2, Eley ;), won ov ha]f a Jen g| h HURRICANE HANDICAP,-(;ucss 1, E'lle Mac 2, Taneknl-a 11. Won hy two lengths. Time, 2.30 1-5. LABOR DAY' HANDICAP.—Sir Henry 1, Prince Huon 2, Orange Tippin 3. Won comfortably hy half a length. Time, 3.9. NOAHERE HANDICAP.-Osler 1, Ruth Kail 2, Miss Rye .",. Won by half a length. Time, .1.58 1-5. , COBDEN HANDIOAP.-Miss Marlon 1, Beach Boy 2, Wayside 3. Won hy it head. Time, 3.15 2-5. RUNANGA HANDICAP.—EIey 1, Dim-Melit 2, Repington 3. Won by five lenirth.s. Time, 3.5S 1-5. WHIRLWIND HANDICAP.—Guess 1, Jlako M»ko i, Mit Mac ». Won by half » length.

WELLINGTON RACES. CONCLUDING DaY'S RESULTS. AMYTHAS WINS CUAMPION PLATE. By TeJeurapli.—Press Association. Wellington, Lust Mghl. Wretelicd weall it prevailed for tin; eimcuding day of the Wellingion spring meeting. There was a good al tendance, and Hie course wa.'i ill fair order, though it. cut up as the di'y progressuil! The toiaJisator handi-.'d i';"j 7.57.1 for the day, as against £7?.730 on the same day last year. Tiio total for the mooting was £UK!,7I7, compared with £123,884 for last year. Results:— JtOSKN'HATH HANDICAP. Four furolngs.— Martial Dawn (D. Gunn) 1, Dissertation 2, Backsheesh 3. Also started: Prince Feroiiz, Still Sea, Anomaly, Scion, Edemlnle, Tntnairan, .Mountain Peer, Humboldt, Princess Pat, Dame Straltlace, Body Guard, Matareka, Leithfleld. Sensible. Won by a bead, a head between second a'ad third. Anomaly was fourth. Time, 4S 3-"sec. TARARUA HANDICAP. Seven furious?..— Miss Maid (.1. O'SheaP 1, Malaga 2, Strategy ". Also started: Rebuff, Wart>wee, Amberine, Bitters, WJlton; Insuvred.tai, Blackhead, Counter Stroke, Adopt id, Milliaire, Samoiar, Tout Bon, La Palonia, Wanigan. Won by n long neck, two lengths between second and third, Counter Stroke was fourth. Time, 1.30 2-5.

SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile end « half.—Mnnlahera (J. Kaan) 1, Mastir Boris 2. Falstaff 3. Also started: Ladoguer. Meltchlkoff, Bombproof, Orane, Goolwa. Won by Ave lengths, four lentglis between second and third. Ladoguer was fourth. Time, 2.50.

PEARCE HANDICAP. One mile-Bagdad (N. Johnson) 1, Red Ribbon 2, Dainty Step

3. Also started: Royal Stag, Imuribbon, Glen ! '".nny, Bonnotter, Bonnie Heather, Right and Left, Maloha, 80-Peep, Prlntemns, Demand. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Demand was fourth. Time 1.44.

JUVENILE STAKES. Five furlongs. - Rational (A. McCorinac) 1, Winning Hit 2, Toa Tana 3. Also started: Kick Of?. Won easily by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.2.

CHAMPION PLATE. One mile and a quarter.—Amythns (A. McFlyim) 1, Karo 2, Arrowsunith :>,. Also started: Kilrush, Vagabond, Trespass, Surveyor, Oratress, Bonnie Maid, Humbug, Duo. Won by one and a half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Duo was fourth. Time, 2.114-!;.

RUAJIINE HANDICAP. Six furlongs-Eis-teddfod (It. Mackie) 1, Ngata 2, Martian Miss 3. Also started: ltoyal Exchange, Kipling, Prince Hal, Plight Commander, Canyon Aakarl, Valley Rose, Shamrock, Forty Winks' Barleycorn, Happy Days, Sandy McDonald' Rlmutaka, Jackaroo, Wanlgan. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third Krpllug was fourth. Time, 1.15. NAINAI HANDICAP. Six i'urlongs.-Rouen (C. Roed) l, Astinome 2, Earlv Dawn 3 Also parted: Miss Hold, Weldono, Blackmail Delight, Ruddy, Motullii. Matatua. Won 'by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Miss Gold was fount. Time 1.14 2-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Wire.-Special to News.) Wt-llington, Last Night. The chief handicap race of the day wan won by Bagdad, who on several occasions, Lis proved his ability to carry a lightweight to victory In the mud, but be could only will narrowly from Red Ribbon. The open six furlong event was won by Rouen, who hud shown good form on the opening day, and to-day foundAno difficult? in defeating the lot opposed tiff him. The Champion Plato proved to be a good thing for Amythas, who revelled In the heavj going and won very easily at the finish. Tl:e withdrawal of Meroniu from the Jure, nile Stakes made the star two-year-oid «veiit a good thing for Rational, and the Haweraowned gelding won as lie liked.

The racing began with the Roseneuh Handlcap, a maiden two-year-old event* The .vaiuigsters did not find the slippery going to their liking, and several of tile first" day performers did not show their best form When I hey all settled down for a run to tile pom Backsreesl! looked to have a great jhince but Dissertation settled him at the stand' and over the hist bit Martial Dawn put in a run which landed her a w'.nner bv' :i head Anomaly was fourth. When doing her preliminary, Red Band crashed through the railj and was Injured.

Walton, Amherine, Warrawee, and Sumo. var, were solidly backed in tl, B Tararua H-ui. dlcap. Malaga got away smartly and was soon joined by Samovar. Before reachln» the bend, Samovar went to tie front and Connie; Stroke ran up behind Malag,,. Counter Stroke .viinovar, and .Malaga were first, into tho straight, and at the distance Malaga wis •■till holding her position. Prom here Miss li-iid eeirc fast. She got up n time, and b'\n Malaga by a head. Strategy was „ fai, tn.rd, and Counter Stroke was fourth. The next race was a simple affair fur Mcriahera, who went »o t.ie front' soon aftel '-'c Held settled down, and .ins never troubled He won by live lengths from Master Boris who was four lengths ahead of Falstaff Otane fell at tho first, fence, and Jloitciii' koif rapped the second fence hard enr.iHi u take the steaim out of him.

A flue Held of milcrs was saddled up fo, the Peace Handicap. Backers again mad.i Glen Canny favorite, but 80-Peep, Ro.vil and Imaribbon, all carried a lot of money Bonnie Heather and Dainty Step began best and Right and Left soon joined them. These were tho leaders to the bend, whero Right and Left showed signs of dying out, and Royal Stag gave indications of coming away DaintJ Step was collared at il-,. distance, and here Red Hlhhon got out of the ruck and commenced a great run. She looked like winning, but Bagdad, who goes well in the mud heat her home by a neck. Dainty Step was a good third.

The scratching of Mcrmin took most ~1 the interest out of tho Juvenile Stakes, there, being a general desire to see the Moriiiln— Rational battle f<,u ß lu again. Rational and n.nning Hit wore both heavily backed. Rational got out of tie barrier very well and was never headed. Winning Hit made a big effort to overtake him in the straight, but had no chance, and was four lengths to the hart at lie finish. T oa Taua was another three lengths away third, and Kick Off was

The Champion Plate, though run at a time when the course was very cut up, was well .•(...tested, hut in ,I,e ei.d, that good sort Aninliiis.hcnr the opposition polnlless The field went out of the straight and turned into the hack stretch well bunched, hut Just before reaching the seven furlong post, Arrowsniitl- was rushed to the front. The speedy imported horse uulckly pit a break on the held, and rounding Ihe bend to the. straight ho was a long way clear. He still had a ehanee at Ihe uoltom of the straight, hut he 'lid not eoniinue his run, and Karo, who had made up a lot of ground, was going so well that she looked likely io win hy a good margin. However, at the distance, Amvthas went ihrnucH the field fast, and with a 'magnifleent nnishini: run, cut down Karo and won hy three lengths.

The Ituahine Handicap was run in the rain, and the horses were difficult to pick up until they reached tie distance. Here Eisteddfod was in front, and Kipllnie and Martian Miss were well placed, and Ngata. on the outer, was anions; the likely ones. Eisteddfod could not he headed, but Ngata got up in time to cut Martian Miss out of second monev. Kipling was fourth.

The final event, the N'ainai Handicap, found a somewhat financially distressed public going for all sorts of chances of a recovery. Miss Gold (tallied a lot of support through dolnfi an attractive preliminary on the much cut about track, and the field took some time to find Its feet. Over the business end of the journey, Houen took charge and Asti!!ime put In a claim. The finish saw Rouen win well from the Treutham mare, with Early bawn third, ami Blackmail fourth.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. MELBOURNE CUP gCBATCHIXGS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Oct. 25, 10.10 p.m. Melbourne, Oct. 25. Melbourne Cup scralchings are: Crimson Carriole, Alilate. Scottish Knight, British Arrfi, Midllll. K. Bracken has arrived to ride Erasmus in Iho Derby and Poitrel in tho Cup. Amythas is still left in tl:o Cup.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.