Royal Appellant’s Cornwall Victory

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20821, 3 June 1939, Page 8

Royal Appellant’s Cornwall Victory

JOHN CHARLES AND LOOMBINATION WIN WELL

VAALSO & VERITABLE IN JERVOIS HUNT HURDLES TO BRIDEGROOM Special by Tel.—From “Martian.”) AUCKLAND, Saturday Chief jumping carnival in the Dominion, the Great Northern Steeplechase meetinc of the Auckland Racing Club opened at Kllerslie to-day in perfect weather. A large crowd flocked the course, major interest centring in the Great Northern Hurdles, the big event of the opening day for which an excellent field started- The track was in fine winter order. Results: — GREENLANE STEEPLECHASE Or £350; about 2$ miles 1 — 2 JOHN CHARLES. Mr N\ E. F. Lolsel’s b g, by Cynic—Heavenly Dream, aged. 11.5 <A. Jenkins) .. 1 S —i—LONDON'. Mr V. L. (irahame’s b ?. by LiUlp England—Hylysian, agerl. 9.10 (R. E. Thompson) .. 2 23 HANOVER. Mr 11. H. Bryce’s ch g. by l.lHle England—spalpeen, mare. .aged. 11.6 J. H. Mcßae* .. 3 Also started; 3—l Wasp, lo.r. (Gilmer); 7—B Mahala. 9.8. car. 9.11 (Smith); 6—6 Bells or Bow. 9.8 (Watson); s—7 Car Lear. 9.0, car. 9.2* < Brady*; i—s Right Royal. 9.0. tar. 9. i -Foster); 9—9 King Stroud. 9.0. car. 9.1 iTurvey); 10—lu Tea Chat, 9.0 sinton). (Winner trained by M. S. Green, Green meadows) John Charle.- drew attention to his Great Northern Steeplechase prospects by the quality of his smooth display. Always one or the leaders over the tlrst round, he drew out with London on entering the final circuit and outstayed the former to win convincingly. The showing or London was meritorious, but he railed after having every chance. At the Ilrst rence London was just in front, of Right Royal and Tea Chat with John Charles, Mahala, Bells of Bow, Hanover and Wasp all in a bunch and King Stroud and Car Leaf (who had not jumped too well)trailing the field. As they raced up the hill Tea Chat was Just in rront or London and Right Royal. At the first fence on the hill, Car Leaf baulked and, although he eventually cleared the obstacle, he refused the next and was not persevered with. Racing over the double in front ot the stands, there was little be- % tween London, Right Royal, Mahala. and John Charles, Bells or Bow, railing at the second fence or ihe double. Along the back, John Charles moved up behind London and the pair was two lengths clear of Right Royal, and at this stage there was a gap of si\ lengths to Mahala, Hanover, and AVasp. i p the hill John Charles and J.ondon were racing on terms and aftpr going down to the fiat together, they breasted the final obstacle with nothing between them. Ln the straight John Charles had the bptter or the race home and went on to win by four lengths from London, with Hanover two lengths away third. Right Royal was fourth and then at later intervals came Wasp and Mahala. with a big gap to Tea Chat, who had never jumped confidently. Time, 5.5. JERVOIS HANDICAP * 0£ £350; seven furlongs First Division S —S—VAALSO, Messrs Otter Bros.’ b . g. by Vaals—Lu Dot, 4yrs, 8.3 (R. W. McTavish) 1 0 —8—BONNYBELLE, Mr W. J. Urqubart’s br m, by Vaals—Archono, , 51-rs, 8.0 (A, c. Messervey) .... 2 4 —3—MIDLAND. Mr J. W. H. Death’s b g, by Acre—Scotch Nell, syrs, 8.12 (J. Mclnally) 3 Vaalso was coupled with Prival, Bonnybclle with Fleetwind, and Afidland with Kasplan. Also started: I—2 Bronwen, 9.6 (A. E. Ellis); 7—7 Raana. 9.3 (Atkins); 6—9 High Delight, 9.2 (Forsythe); 11 —ll Melvanui. 9.0, car. 9.2 (Foster); 14—12 Hutana. 5.7 (Horne); 12—12 Erliek, 5.5 (€. L. GouLdjro); 12—12 Aero Queen, 8.0 (Goldfinch); 3—l Pasture. 8.4 (Murray); 15—17 Son or the Soil. 8.0 (Marquanil); 20—20 Milanioni, 8.0 (Foarni; 17—15 Eka Pai, B.n, car. 8.1 (Manson); 22—21Maereana, 8.0. car. s.U -\. Bennett); 13—14 Kakarcrc, 8.0 (Pain). (Winner trained by F.* Smith, Takanini) A a also, who has been racing prominently of late, finished well arter always being well in the running. Maereana turned around at the start and Midland jumped out to show the wayearly to Bonnybelle, Milanion, and Pasture. Bonnybelle was in front along the back •from -.Milanion and Midland, with Vaalso bandy in front or High Delight and Bronwen. Racing to the straight, Bonnybelle, still made play from Milanion. with Vaalso on the outer and Midland. High Delight, Bronwen and Pasture next. Vaalso won decisively by 1$ lengths rrom Bonnybelle with Midland a neck away third. High Delight was fourth and then came Pasture, Eka Pai and Bronwen. Time, 1.28. Second Division 7—G—VERITABLE, Mr J. H. Armstrong’s br g, by sun Flare— Titaness. 3yrs, g. 6 (H. Long) .. i *—•'—K Vsl’l \ >. Mr J. Corbett's ch c by Vaals—Light Step, 3yrs, 8.12 10—10—MAY SONG, Mr’ A*. Winder’s’b m. by Hunting song—Miss Edna, s.vrs. 9.7 (J. Winder) 3 Veritable was coupled with Erliqk and A asp ian with Midland.

Also started; 19—19 The Trimmer, 9.5 - (Cameron*; 18—16 Spearrord, 9.2 (Baker); 2—4 Ramleh, 9.2 (C. G. Goulsbro); 14—12 Spinning Wheel, 8.9 < Jenkins >; 12—12 rrevace, 8.4 (Tremain); ' 3—l Bronze Moth, B.i (Wiggins); 5—5 i Prival. 8.3 (Kerr*; 16—18 Vaalsstar, 8.0 (Stanton): 21—22 Boy Lu. 8.0 (Cammick;; 20—20 Mlver (Mow. 8.0. car. 8.6 (McKenzie); 23—23 Marheke. 8.0 (Dulieu); 17—15 Nordic Song. 8.0 (Parsons); 9—B Fleetwind, 8.0 (Gilchrist); 22—21 Wild Acre. 8.0 (R. Fearn); 13—14 Ring Shot, 8.0 (Sargent;. (Winner'trained by J. Cruse, Takanini). Veritable gave a solid performance to win the second division in outstaying Kaspian in a good finish. Bronze Moth played up at the start and ■was left. Veritable began smartly and was in charge at the end <>r a rnrlong from Ringshot. Marheke. Trevace and May Song. Along the back and across the lop Veritable was followed by Trevare and Nordic Song, with The Trimmer handy in front or Spearford. Spinning Wheel, and Bronze Moth. There was little alteration as they tumed Tor home and Veritable and Kaspian staged a great finish, in which the rormer pi\tiled by a length from Kaspian, who b*-at May Song by a ileck. prival was Tourth. and then followed Silver Glow. Spearrord. Himohot. vaalsstar and spinning Wheel. Time, 1.28 2-5. PENROSE HURDLE RACE Of £350; I] miles 3 3—LOOMBINATION. Mrs A. I.oomb’s b g bv Illumination—Principal Lady. aged. 10.3 (A. Gilmer) .... l 4 i— I REKLAW. Mr J. 11. Greenhead’s br g. by The Ace—Debit, 6yrs, l —s—AWllioWHlO. Mr M. Wells* Ch g. by Whirlwind—Lady Penury, 9.0 To. Mclnally, 3 Also started: 10—10 Knight of Australia. 10.0 (Craddock;; 2—2 King Musk, 9.10 (Ritchie); 7—6 Electric Flash, 9.7 ( Stokes-; 5—5 Gappy, 9.6 -Baker;; B—7 Tutor. 9.5 -Jenkins,; 1 1 Little Briton, 9.4 Foster) ; 9—9 Irish Comet (Mcßae); 11 —l2 Ellanut, 9.0 1 Amundsen >; 14—15 Dark Rose. 9.0, car. 9.2 'Brady). 13—14 Mustang Turvey,; 12—11 General Riske, 9.n (Aukett); 15—13 Anagram, 9.0, car. 9.2 (Walters;. (Winner trained by R. R. Savage, Te Awamutu). Loombinatfon gave his best performance to dale when he stayed on solidly to win with something in reserve. lreklaw bore out the good impression lie made at Pukekohe while Awhiowhio’? finishing effort drew’ attention to his prospects later in the meeting. He was making up ground in the straight and his finishing run held promise or early retribution. Little Briton, who was having his first race Tor a spell, should be benefited by the outing. King Musk. Cappy and Lreklaw were in charge al the tlr-t fence. King Musk leadin;- past the stands rrom t reklaw. Cappy, General Riske. Looinbination and Anagram, with Kllanut and Klertnr Flash next. At the truer entering the back streteh, wt-er" Knight f-r Australia fell. King Musk and Lreklaw were on terms two lengths r-i-m ( appv, General Riske, I oombination. ELiwul aud Little Briton. Lootnbmatiou

then moved up to be right up behind Lreklaw- at the hair-mile, with King Musk and Cappv handily placed in front of Ellanui. Little Briton. Awhiowhio and Anagram. Lreklaw and I.oombination were in charge ,t the home turn from King Musk and l ittle Briton, and once over the final oh'tae 1 p Where King Musk fell, I.oombination carried on to win by four lengths from Lreklaw with Awhiowhio finishing on two ■engths aw.-iv third. Fllanui was fourth, roilowed hv l ittle Briton. Anagram, Cappy and Electric Flash. Time, 3.16. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES Of £1500; 2* miles l I—CHARADE, Mr A. \V. Meikle’s ch rn. by Lord Quex —Charlady, 6vrs, lu.li A. Jenkins) 1 9—9—INNES LAD, Mr L. Wilson’s br g, bv Little England—lnness, 7yrs, 9.2 (N. Watson) 2 6—B—ERIN ATI ON, Mrs A. Loomb’s ch g, by Illumination —Erinagh, 9 vrs, il.ll (A. Gilmer) 3 Also started: 7—7 Esteem. 11.0 (McDowell-; 4—3 Mio Lurne, 10.1 (Winder); s—6 En Tour, 10.1 (Mcßae); 3—4 Royal Dance, 9.10 (Smith); 2—2 Agog, 9.8 Foster); 11 —ll Celtic Lad, 9.6 (Turner); 13—14 Lady England, 9.2 (Baker); 5—5 Pyrenees, 9.0 (R. E. Thomson); 12—12 \dsum, 9.0 (Day): 10 —in Chikara, 9.0 -Turvev); 14—13 Smiling Thru’ (Amundsen-; 15—15 Count Rousillon (Leach). (Winner trained by If. 3. Greene, Greenmeadows). The Great Northern Hurdles of 1939 lacked Tew or the thrills attached to the big Kllerslie jumping event, with the favourite Charade, and the improving Te Rapatrained Innes Lad lighting out a thrilling finish, the well supported Agog Tailing at the first fence and Gascyne emulating his example at the next. Royal Dance, who at the time was leading the field, also came to gricr when entering the straight later at the completion or a round. Adsum survived the journey till the last rence. Charade, who won at the Manawatu meeting recently and who was confidently supported by his connections, gave an impressive display, while the showing of Innes Lad, who was improved by his racing at Te Rapa, was by far his best to date and a tribute to the patient policy of the young Te Rapa trainer, R. Cotter. Mio Lume was never dangerous. Adsum was ilrst to show out and passing the stands was in front of Agog, Erlnation. Celtic Lad. Charade. Royal Dance, Chikara, Mio Lume, and Esteem, with Irlsn Comet, Ladv England. Count Roussilon, Ell Tour and Inness Lad. As they passed the stands again .Charade, who had moved into a handy position along the back, and who was in front as they came to the stialght, was in charge from Royal Dance. Celtic Lad, Erination, Pyrennees. Adsum, Inness Lad, Chikara, and Lady England. Five furlongs rrom home, Charade was clear of Royal Dance, with Inness Lad moving up and Erination, Chikara, Lady England, Celtic Lad, Ell Tour and Mio Luine. However, a furlong further on, Inness Lad and moved up smartly ami had joined the issfie with Charade three rurlongs rrom home, where the pair were fully 12 lengths out •from Erination. who was heading the remainder of the field. Charade and Inness l ad were raring on terms as they levelled up for home but after being still together at the last fence, Charade outstayed Inness Lad to beat him bv one and a-hair lengths. * Erination was ‘third and then radio En Tour fourth, followed by Pyrennees. Royal Dance, Chikara, Mio Lume, Irish Comet and Lady England. Time, 4.43 3-5.

CORNWALL HANDICAP Of £600; 1} miles

11—11—ROYAL APPELLANT, Dr. At G. Pezaro’s br g by Appellant—Royal March, aged, 8.0 (Horne) l 3—2—VALMLNT, Mr AY. J. Fergus’ ch g by Vaals—Lomint. Gyrs, 7.1, car. 7.3 (H. N. Wiggins) 2 2—IO—JACK TAR. Mr O. Nicholson and the Hon. E. R. Davis, b g by Captain Bunsby—Santaline 3 Also started: If—l2 Round Ip. 10.3 (Cameron); 7—5 Valamito, 8.12 (McTavish): B—B King Rey, 8.5 (Jenkins); 2 —3 Cheval de Volee, 8.5 (James): 5—6 Gold Vaals, 8.5 (.Manson); 6—7 Balinavar, 8.2 iC. G. Goulsbro) ; 10—9 Galilee, 8.1 ■ llain); 13—14 Ataster Brierly. 8.0, car. 8.3 4 (McKenzie); 12—13 Tooley Street, 7.13 (L. Dulieu); 4—4 Gay Rose, 7.10 (H. Long); 1— 1 Royevrus, 7.6, ear. 7.9 (Atkins); 20—21 Philcourt. 7.2, car, 7.4 (Forsythe); 17—15 Black Musk, 7.1, car. 7.2 (Evans): 18—17 Gay Rebel, 7.0, car. 7.2} (Cammick) ; 19—19 High Tea, 7.0, car. 7.8* (Tremain); 15—16 High S*ea, 7.0 (Reagley); 16—18 Inver. 7.0. car. 7.2 Alesservy) ; iM—2O General Ruse, 7.0, car. 7.6* (T. Fearn).

(Winner trained by J. M. Buchanan, Greenlane).

Royal Appellant paid over a quarter of

a century on the win machine. While, during the present term, he has shown encouraging form on several occasions, today’s effort was his best performance to date, and it was due to the vigorous riding of the Te Awamutu horseman, R. E. Horne, that he scored narrowly in a spectacular finish, with the consistent but unlucky Cornwall runner, Valmint. To-day was the third occasion on which Valmint has been deprived of the major prize. Jack Tar made a particularly meritorious showing. while Inver endorsed the good Impression that has been created in recent track work. King Rey, after hitting the front in the first Turlong and making play hair-wa.v down the running, indicated an early return to former brilliance over the middle distances.

Royal Appellant and Gay Rose began the smartest of the field and they were followed past the stands by Royevrus, Rlaek Musk. Jack Tar and Philcourt, Gold Vaals all but Tailing as the field went out or the straight. Entering the back stretch. King Rey went to the the Trent and was followed by Royal Appellant, Gay Rose, Jaek Tar. Philcourt. High Tea, Royevrus. and Gav Rebel. Royal Appellant was still racing behind King. Rey hair a mile from home and the pair at this stage was setting a torrid pace Tor Tooley Street. High sea. Philrourt. Royevrus and Valmint. Tooley Street. King Rey and Royal Appellant were praetieally in line as they went to the home straight, with Philcourt and Royevrus handy behind and A'almint heading the others. In a good finish, in which only the Ridge was in a position to declare the verdict. Royal Appellant won by a short neck rrom Valmint, with Jack Tar three-parts or a length away third. Inver was Tourth. and then came Valmint. Black Musk, Gay Rose and Philcourt. Time, 2.8. HUNT CLUB HURDLES Of £350; 2 miles 1— I—BRIDEGROOAf. Air K. McK. Duncan’s blk g bv Mimetic—Bridal Veil. aged. 9.0 (A. Jenkins) .... 1 22 BRITISH SOVEREIGN. Air W. J. Brooks and Mrs M. F. Williamson’s b g by Little England— Ngahere. Gyrs. 9.7 (A. Gilmer) . . 2 5 S—GREEN LABEL, Aiessrs E. N. Bunker and R. T. Russell’s b m g, bv Nasrani—Musky, syrs., 9.0 (P. AfrD. Brady) 3 Also started: 4—f Windsor Lass, 9.0 (Watson); 3—3 Tupeotu, 9.0 (Simpson). (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni) Bridegroom, who bad been schooling impressively prior to the meeting, hit the Tront half a mile from home and from then on never appeared to be in danger or being defeated. British Sovereign, who who bad also been working impressively beTore the’ meeting, gave a solid display and may do better as the meeting proOreen Label, displaying early brilliance, hit the front at the outset and was followed past the stands by Tupeotu, Bridegroom. British Sovereign and Windsor Lass. Racing along the back Bridegroom had run up behind Green Label and the pair was followed at this stage by British Sovereign. Tupeoto and Windsor Lass, \vh< were at the end of a gap or four lengths. Bridegroom hit the Trout at the hair-milr and led into the straight clear of British Sovereign and Green Label. Over the deciding stages, the leader held on to wir eonvinelngly by five lengths from British Sovereign, with eight lengths to Greer Label. Tupeoto was Tourth, with Windsor I.ass next. Time, 3.47. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP Of £ 100; 6 fur 13—ln—GAY SETON. Mr J. Sklenars’ b g hv Gay shield—Persia, 8.6 (B. E. Horne ) 1 S—9—BLACK THREAD. Mr D. J. Barry’s br g hv Mimetic—Slipstitch, Gyrs 10.5 (Atkinst • ■ 4—i—WHIRLING. Mr R. T. Reid's ch g by Whirlwind—Legality, aged. 1 9.9 ILL uolcmuch, *

Whirling was coupled with Royal Bachelor. Also started: Royal Bachelor, 9.4 (Cameron' Maori Song. 9.7 (McKenzie); Young Pad.lon, 9.4 (Long); Prince Acre, 9.3 Winder); Marie’s Acre, 8.11 <Wigtfns); Krndale, s.ll iC. G. Goulsbro); Aero King, s.lO .Tremain;; Ja.vola. S.S (Messervey); Orwero. 8.6 (Ewans;; Pocket Venus. 8.5 (Thomson ; Anion, S.f ( McTavisQD; Lady Mn.itih, (8.3 < Forsythe); .Mon Acre, S.O (Murray;: Surella, 8.0 (Kerr); Tepolo, 8.0 .Parsons); Alyth. 8.0 (p. Fearn ; silver Quex. 8.0 (Gilchrist); Omaha, S.O (R. J. Fearn). (Winner trained by owner, Te Awamutu) Staging a great burst in the straight Gay Seton won the final event attractively. Orwero attempted to win rrom end to end but could not go on with it in the straight. Whirling was first to show out hut when the field settled down Orwero had charge rrom Gay Seton. Tepotu and Marie’s Acre. Across ihe top Orwero had opened up a gap of three lengths and led into the straight rrom Gay Seton, who was moving rapidly, Black Thread, and Whirling, who was trying to come through on the inside. Half-way down the running. Gay Seton went to the lead from Black Thread, and carried on to win from Black Thread, with Whirling third. Maori Song was fourth and then followed Lady Meath, Royal Bachelor, Anion, Qrwere.

WANGANUI CLUB’S MEETING

PURUA TO STUDENT PRINCE DISTURBED'S CENTURY HURDLES (By Telegraph—Press Association) WANGANUI, Saturday The, track was firm and there was a large crowd present for the opening day of the Wanganui Jockey Club’s winter meeting to-day. The weather was fine but dull. Results:— PURUA HURDLES Of £200; 1 mile 4} fur. 3—STUDENT PRINCE, 10.2 (G. Dowrick) 1 1— ROYAL CHOICE, 10.10 2 2 ALL BLOOD, 9.3 3 Also started: Lustral, 10.2; War Lap, 9.7; Professional, 9.2; Amoroso, Hokumai, Ruadina, 9.0. Six lengths; long head. Time, 2.48 4-5. CENTURY HURDLES Or £400; 2 miles and 194yds 6—DISTURBED, 9.2 (J. Toki) 1 2 SILVER SIGHT, 10.13 2 3 AIRAM, 10.10 3 Also started: Small Boy, 10.12; Journet, 10.3; Erebus, 9.9. Length; hair a length. Time, 3.5 4 2-5. TRIAL HANDICAP OT £140; 6 lur. 1— SNIGGER. 8.12 (W. J. Broughton) 1 3—SI'EGLENDE, 8.6 2 6 SANG BLEU, 8.9 3 Also started: Young Charles, 9.0; Gitana Lass, Baron, ,8.7; Carniod.v. Phil, Silkirk, Desert Column, Master Solway, Gwenland, Vaals Queen, S.O. Head; six lengths. Time, 1.14 4-5. RIVER HANDICAP or £300; l mile and a distance 2YE REY LIGHTS, 8.6 (G. It. Tattersail) 1 9—WINDSOR CHIEF, 8.4 2 7 HAPPY HEELS, 8.8 3 Also started: Brazil, 9.9; Rehearsal, ,0.7; Pretty I.ass, 8.9; Ruling Star, 8.8; I.ucullus Boy, 8.7; Aurora’s Star, 8.2; Karere-Nui 8.0. Three-quarters or a length; head. Time, 1.57. GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE Of £400; about 2* miles o—LORD HEREFORD, 9.12 (It. Savage) 1 3 SPORTING SONG, 10.0 2 S—LADY CALLAGHAN, 9.0 3 Also started: Silk Sox, 10.1 Lactose, 9.0. Two lengths; 10 lengths. Time, 5.2 2-5. Silk Sox lost his rider at the first fence. CONNOLLY HANDICAP or £400; H miles 1 'HOMILY, 8.3 «?. Dow rick) 1 I—ENTAIL, 5.6 2 S—AUSSIE KA, 7.7 3 Also started: Lady Furst, 9.0; Foxglove, S.S; Happy Landing, 8.3; Royal Minstrel, 7.10; Sergia, 7.0; Mataroa, 7.8; Rustem, •Eastern Heir, Might, Prince Rangi, 7.7. Brackets: Entail and Homily, AI ram and Eastern Heir. Neck both ways. Time, 27 2-5. NAPIER MEETING

HURDLES TO THE TRAMP COUNT WILL-ONYX WINS STEEPLES (By Telegraph.—Press Association) GREENMEADOWS, Saturday The Napier Park Racing Club's winter meeting opened to-day in perfect weather. There was a large attendance and the track was in good order. Results : MOTEO HURDLES Of £100; l* miles 1-—TILE TRAMP, 0.4 (J. Sullivan) 1 3 OMARERE, 9.-0 2 5 BUSTER BROWN, 10.1 3 Also started: Parry, 9.2; Coil, 9.0. Neck; three lengths. Time, 2.52. MAIDEN SCURRY Of £100; 5 fur. 6 COLIN, 8.7 (C. Kerr) 1 1— AKCAS, 8.0 2 4—WHETU, 8.7 3 Also started: Defray, Final, Hyderbad, Modern Way, Po Atarau, 8.7; Awhiorangi, Dark Water, Juiletta, Lord Midas, Madonna, Silver Court, 8.0. Bracket: Po Atarau and Owhiorangi. Two lengths; a length. Time, 1.4. MAREWA HANDICAP 2 (HUNTING MINT, 8.0 (L. Cullen) .. 1 I—DANCING FLAME, 5.7 2 3 BIRKOLOGY, 9.2 3 Also started: Royal Spades, 9.3; The Ring, 5.5; I.indrum, 8.2; Arabic, 8.0. Length; half-a-length. Time, 14 3. NAPIER STEEPLECHASE Of £200; about 2* miles O—COUNT0 —COUNT WII.LONYX, 9.10 (Deslandes) 1 1 — RAPA WAIATA, 9.11 2 3—WYKEMIST, 9.3 3 Also started: Prosy Boy, 10.4; Red Count. 9.0. Four lengths each way. Time, 6.17*. Red Count fell and Prosy Boy was pulled up. LADIES’ HANDICAP OT £7O in trophies; gentlemen riders; 1 1 miles t—iMISURINA, 11.8 (Mr N. Cowie) . „ 1 3—LAUGHING SONG, 10.7 2 2 INHERITANCE, 10.7 3 Also ■started: Umpire, 11.-4; Ebb and Flow, 10.7. One and a-half lengths; two lengths. Time, 2.16 1-5. FLYING HANDICAP Of £120; 6 fur. 2 FLA MM AR lON, 9.3 (W. Doyle) 1 I—OKAWA, 8.12 2 3 FOS.SICKER, 8.0 3 Also started: Stitch, 8.0. Two lengths; neck. Time, 1.16*. IVJEANEE HANDICAP Of £100; 6 fur. r,—orri.P, 8.0 (J. Campbell) 1 S—HUNTING ROYAL, 8.0 2 i—LE TO! nt ET. 8.8 3 Also started: Shining Hours. 9.7; screen Lord, s.ll; Golden Flame, 8.9; Gold Ballad. 8.9; Gay Laura, 8.. G; Gay Hunting, Head; length. Time, 1.16.

WINTER CARNIVAL

RACING AT DUNEDIN GOLD WREN WINS STEEPLES (By Telegraph.—Press Association) DUNEDIN, Saturday The Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting opened at Wingatui to-day. The day was fine and the track was in excellent order. There was a good crowd. Results:— TAHUNA STEEPLES Of £150; about 2} miles I— 1 — EI. CABALLO. 9.12 (Boyle) .. 1 4 2—LA BOCA, 9.5 (Shand) 2 •>—S—MAS ILK BALBOA. 9.3 (Law; .. 3 Also Started: Sunny Comet, 9.13; Rifle Range, 9.8; Golden Glow, 9.0. lengths each way. Time, TRIAL STAKES Ur £120; 6 lur. 1 I —KING GUSTAV, 8.0 (P. Spratt) 1 2—2—BULOYNA, S.ll (A. E. Didham) 2 •4—S—ISLAY DOWNS, S.O (J. Dooley) 3 Also started: Blue Dawn, Lights Out, 8.13; Ascent, Black Bard, Foxy, Freecourse, Neptune, Lower Deck, Rosenor Lass, 8.11; Sir Amyas, S.O. Bracket: Boloyna and Foxy. Length; two lengths. Time, 1.15 J. OTAGO HURDLES Of £250; 1} miles 2 2—DIVIDEND, 9.10 (A. Stove) .. 1 9—9—\ AN TOON, 9.0 (J. Richards) .. 2 3 3—PINK RUBE, 10.0 (H. A. Anderton) 3 Also started: Travenna, 11.9; Last Link, 9.11; Mount Val, 9.8; Baltruin, Ocean Singer. 9.0. Three lengths; head. Time, 3.15 —a BRIGHTON HANDICAP OT £175; 1 mile 2—3—SPEAR THRUST, 8.0 (Caddy) 1 7—7—STHAIUIiTDEL, 9.7 (. Dooley) . 2 I. I—-THE WRECKER, 8.12 (Wilson) 3 Also started; Hunting Chorus, 9.2; Triple Cone, 9.0; Vanity Queen, Pol Roger, 8.8; Merry Simon, 8.5; Doctor Duthie, 8.4; Elegy, Sunny Jean, Drink Up, 8.1; Gay Vixen, S.O. Hall' length; three lengths. Time, 1.41 3-5. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE Of £500; about 2i miles 1 I—GOLD WREN, 10.10 (Sliaild) .. 1 2—2—WEXFORD BRIDGE, 9.5 (Stove) 2 7—7—RIFLE RANGE, 0.0 (Powell) .. 3 Also started; Slayer, Corban, Chile, McHeath, 9.0. Three lengths; a furlong. Time, 5.21 2-5. McHeath, Slayer and Chile fell. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP Of £350; 1 i miles and 110yds 5 3—SECOND INNINGS, 8.2 (Jennings) 1 1 — I—PASSAFOR.M, 8.8 (Humphries) 2 2 2—SETTLEMENT, 8.0 (Caddy) .. 3 Also started: Rabble, 8.13; Alma, 8.6; Petersham, 7.9; Night Hawk, Balmenter, 7.7. Half a length; one and a half. Time, 2.16 2-5. WINTER HANDICAP OT £200; 6 fur 55—NIGHTCALM, 9.7 (Ridgway) .. 1 ) —3—FLEET STREET, 8.3 2 3 4—REBEL MATE, 9.9 3 Also started: Silver Streak, 9.13; Top Row, 9.0: Roy Bun, 8.12; Phalanx, 8.to; Lord Nuffield, 8.9; Spanish Lad, 8.8; Valantua. 8.6; Norseman, 8.4: Lady Leigh, 8.3; Waitoru, l’alady, Peacock, on Call, Silver Slipper, 8.0. Neck; two lengths. Time, 1.14 3-u.