RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 67, 18 March 1916, Page 10

RACING WORLD.

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RACING FIXTURES. ' ' March 23 and 23-Kangitikei R.C. AnnnaL ' ' -Marvli 20 and 30—Gore R.C. Summer. March PaWatna B.C. April I—Taumarunui U.C. Annual. April 5 and S—Auckland Trotting Club's Autumn. > April tj an.i S—Wellington U.C. Autumn. ] April ]i' and I.l—Southland K.C. April 12 and IS—Manawatu 11.1.'. Autumn. April 24— Waipukurau J.C. Annual. April J2 and M—Auckland It.C. Autumn. April l>4 and 25—C.J.C. Antiimu. ! April I' 4 and 2-->—Feildins .I.e. Autumn. April 211 and 29—Arumlalu i.e. Autumn, May .1 and 4—Mnrlboroiigh U.C. May 4 and ."—Ashlmrton Comity R.C. : May 5 aud 0— Hnwke'saßay J.C. ; May 10 and 11—Kgmnnt It.C. May I.", and 17— Wansamii J.C. Winter. June ::, 5. and T—Auckland R.C. Winter, The fitee-plechase liorsc Rangttanc is •reported to be showing signs of soremss. Prince Soult, which lias been enjoyinp; a spoil at l'apatoetoe for the last couple of months, is to rejoin D. Moraghan's active brigade shortly. ' According to southern reports, the ' Comedy King—Air .Motor colt knocked ■ down to Mr J. Samuels for ;!75g3 was : secured on behalf of Mr ti. D. Greenwood. An oU-timer in R. Frewin was riding •work on the tracks at Ellerslie on Thursday morning. D. has withdrawn Loyal Arch from the North Island Challenge ' stakes, which oomre up for decision at Treuthaiu next month. During a recent visit to Xapier llr. T. Hardley purchased a full brother to Volume, by Sylvia Park —Tottio, from Mr. H. Ilassali. The youngster is only eight months old. Tlie victory rejristered by Kooyn tt the Xapier Park Meeting last Saturday is the first scored by the daughter of Si-malman since she won the Manawatu L'up, some fifteen months ago. Mr. E. -T. Watt has sent Del :by Mountain Kinjr—Belle of Brittany, I and Nocturnal, by All Black—La Xotte, back from Sydney, and the pair have ibeen token charge of by T. 1". (Juinlivan. The colt by Marble Arch— Gweniad. which was recently handled by D. Moraghan. has settled down wonderfully well, comporting himself like an old stager. If looks count for anything he should go very fast. It was the intention to race Bluestone at some of the country meetings, but the handicappers , estimate of the' son of Blnelipht was considered to be a bit too high, and he will be given a spell for a week or two.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond had a turn ol luck at the .Napier Park meeting, hi.-> horses running Ive firsts, one dead-hent for fiTCt, two seconds, and a third, their eaniingo in stakes totalling £650.

The cx-Aucklander Nicomar is to be given a chance to eirn distinction a-i a jumper, and is to bo schooled at Greenmeadows as soon as the tracks become a bit softer.

Auckland's Jeading two-year-old, LadyJack, has not developed much since she lost carried silk, but look-s healthy and well, and is moving freely in the" light tasks which are apportioned her.

A statement was recently published, says "Gleneoo," that Chakwana was to receive a special preparation for the Wellington Thompson Jlandica-p, but this ie incorrect, as the mare is at preaent being rested.

Sol, the well-known steeplechaser, belonging to Mr. William Morgan, of Karapiro. Cambridge, met with an accident, some little time since, broke his leg. and bad to be destroyed. He wae a gallant warrior, and carried Mr. Morgan's colours to victory on many occasions.

A Christt'hurch writer states that Rewi Poto wa?. finishing fast in the Xapier Cup, and may be expected to win a good race over a journey before long. This he r|ay do, but" in the Xapier Cup he was' beaten a long way from home, eventually finishing we'll back outside a place.

In order to assist the starter in checking the dispatches, the Forbury Park Trotting Club intend adopting the idea of making all drivers of horses starting oIT the same mark wear the same coloured cap. The idea seeme a good one. and should yreatly aaskst the official in charge of the clock.

The Sydney owner Mr C. Barnett recently refused a ,big offer for the three-3'ear-old colt Cetigne, Tvhich won the A..T.C. Denby last spring. The actual amount has not been disclosed, but it is eaid to havp been the most substantial offer made for an Auatralian-bred horse for some time.

Word from Gisboroe gives news of the death of the •well-known trainer 11. aiahcr. For some years he acted as private trainer to Sir James Carroll, but he will be best 'known in Auckland through his connection with Mahutonga. which was under h'w charge 'when Tie won the Auckland Cup and other important races.

The next month's racing should decide t'ne two-year-ol<l supremacy for the eeason. for the North Island Challenge Stakes, Twelfth Afanawatu Stakes, Eighth Manawatu Sires Produce, CJ.l'. Challenge Stakes, Great Northern Champagne Stakes and C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, in which all the leading two-year-olds are engaged, come up for decision.

Mr \V. J. flalph left for Wellington on Wednesday night to attend a conference of the Coal Mine Owners' Association, and "vrtll attend the Rangitikei Racing Club's meeting, at whioh his horses El Gallo and Penniless are engaged, on h'n •way back. It will all depend on their running at Rangitikei and how the handicapper treats, them whether they will be taken on for the Wellington meeting, for which they have been nominated.

The /Auckland Trotting Club have purchased the large shed at Epsom formerly owned by the Auckland Electric Tramway Company, and it is their intention to convert it into an up-to-date hall, which -will serve the whole of the Epsom district. The hall -will be erected on a portion of the Club's property facing Manukau Road, which i=s not at present required for racing purposes, and being conveniently situated, should supply a long-felt want in the district mentioned.

B. Deelev rode three winners, Kauri King (2) and Soultane, at Paeroa yesterday, and is now within one of J. O"Shea's total.

"imo veteran Soult geldings, in Flying Soult and Manapouri, were seen nnder eilk at Paeroa yesterday. Both had been off the scene for aome time, and ran as expected.

Coral King, which figures amongst the nominations for the A.R.C. Easter Handicap, ie a three-year-old colt by King Rufue—Coralie, of which not a few good judges hold a high opinion;.

After a number of disappointments Soultane got on the winning list again, the son of Soult accounting for the Netherton Welter at Paeroa yesterday. Soultane was sent out a good favourite) , and won nicely.

Several of the Hon. J. D. Ormond's team have been nominated for the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, which points to the Hawke's Bay sportsman being represented at Ellerslie in preference to Riccarton. L. Traill journeyed to Marton last ■neck to school Queen's Poet, which is still under T. Lloyd's charge, and which i* engaged at Rangitikei. The daughter of King's Guest did not relish her task, and her display was a very disappointing one. After Spain won at Xapier Park she was placed under orTer to .Mr. I. Hardley, but owing to some hitch the deal was not .completed, and at latest advices the 'daughter of Signor was still the property of the Wanganui sportsman who , races under the assumed name of Mr. R. I "Xarelle." The nominations for the A.R.C. and C.J.C. Autumn Meetings are interesting, from the fact that quite a number of ihorees are engageil at both fixtures. As it ;is impossible for them to compete at the two gathering.-! owners will be able to choose at which they consider they have the best chance. I Black Northern was in one of his erratic moods at Paeroa. He was sent out favourite for the Hurdle Race, but started sticking in his toes when the barrier lifted, and absolutely refused to go near the first fence. There is one thing about Black Northern—when lie wants to stop he makes no bone* about it, but does it properly. Royal Arms is reported to ho doing good'work at New Plymouth, and his nomination for the A.R.C. Brighton Hurdles was not unexpected. It is understood that Crown Pearl is also to be schooled over hurdles for the coining season, and that L. Traill will ride the pair in their engagements during the winter.

Lady Sabretache, which has been having an easy lime of it for some months, made v successful reappearance yesterday, when -she accounted for the Hurdle Race at Paeroa. The daughter of Sabretache was nicely handled by U Traill, and had her field beaten before the last fence wav reached, at which her nearest opponent. St. Curio, fell.

Ranzu Mist made a good recovery from Ilia recent mishap, and was startal in the Paeroa Steeplechase yesterday. The son of Loch Ranza looked nice and fresh, but was not handled witii the best of judgment, covering a lot' more ground than appeared necessary. He tired badly over the la«t half mile, which was probably the result of his enforced rest and the heavy going.

The further donation of C2OOO by the Manawatu Racing Club to the Patriot*' Fund bring.i the total amount contributed by that body up to £3100, and >«. is now further announced that the whole of the profits of the club's autnma meetins. without any deduction, will go to th<; Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund. The club are certainly doiirg their share, if not more than their share, in helping to carry the burden, and they are to be heartily congratulated on their efforts. Their action ie an object lesson to some of the much larger clubs.

Bonnie Jean, winner of the Pae'roa Steeplechase yesterday, is a full sister to Ked McGregor and Capitol, two real good performers. For some time Bonnie Jean has been something of a disappointment, but yesterday she fairly revelled in her task," and besides giving a perfect exhibition of fencing showed a fine dash of pace, really making a one-horse race of it.

NEW BRIGHTON DERBY. The following nominations have been received: —

NEW BRIGHTON DBRBT STAKES, of 230sovs: (second SOeovs, and third 2."5»0t5. from stake. For three-year-olds. One mile ami α-hall. J. Traneis' br c Derby Dillon, by Harold Dillon—Derby E. IliefcenbottonVs l> m Gallndo Belle, by Wallndo— Wild Belle Barnes und Unwln's b g Branston, by Wildwood Jr.— Blackc-WIU mare J. Knight's b c Author Dillon, by Harold Dillon— Authoress K. 11. Smith's cli c Harold Devon, by Harold Dillon—l.ady Devon* Mrs T. L. Morrisons b c 'Cello Sydney Wllkes, by Harold Dillon—Cremona Wllkes M. Kdwards - ru o neggle lluou, by Denver Hnon—Lady Cashier A. W. Morse's blk c Tamarisk, by Wildwood Jr.—lola THE NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER. The next classical race to claim attention is the New Zealand St. Lcger, which comes up for decision on April l>, the oppning <!ay of the Wellington 11.C. Autumn Meeting. At present it does not look as if the field will be a very large one. but nevertheless a good contest may eventuate. The champion filly Desert Gold will probably be saddled up for this event in preference to the North Island Challenge Stakes, which is run on the same day, and for which Mr. Lowry will probably rely upon Egypt. Mr. Greenwood may start Nones. Sir George Clifford Battle Eve. or Flying Start, Mr. W. G. Stead Eligible. Mr. G. L. Stead Wishful, while the Hon. J. J). Ormond has several engaged, and a representative from his stable would strengthen the field. Desert Gold, according to her trainer, is going on as well as could be wished, but at is an open secret down Hiiwke's Bay way that the connections of Eligible expect the son of Boniform to fully extend Mr. Lowry's filly, even if he does not heat her. Eligible looked in splendid health when he went out to contest the Napier Cup, and the gallop should tune him up nicely. In the Great Northern Derby Eligible finished on well, and though he has a big contract in front of him to lower the colours of Desert Gold, he can be depended on to run a good race. Nones is a good filly, and if fresh and well, should run prominently. The daughter of Martian is not engaged in the Challenge Stakes, which may induce Mr. Greenwood to start her, and her presence with the rest of the above mentioned will invest the event with a lot of interest.

Both Mr. G. D. Greenwood and Mr. T. H. Lowry have nominated their horees for Auckland and Riccarton, and the probabilities are that they will be represented at each place at Easter time.

The South Auckland Racing Club are advertising for a secretary at a salary of £120 per annum, applications, closing at f> p.m. on Friday, the 31st inst. Applications from men eligible, for military service will not be entertained.

•Ethros, which ran unplaced in the Maiden Handicap at Paeroa yesterday, is identical with the filly by Ibex—lhauma, purchased in Sydney as a yearling by Mr. \V. Casey. Ethroe may improve, but at present only appears to be a moderate.

A useful sort that was returned a winner at Paeroa yesterday was Kereone, which won the Komata Hack Handicap. Kerenne only had 7.2 in the saddle, and the field he beat was moderate, but he won very easily, and should pick up another stake shortly.

Don't, which is a four-year-old mar? by Bunyan—Freebird, was very unlucky to lose the Maiden at Paeroa yesterday. Getting away badly, she was a long way [Kick in the early stages, but put in a great finishing run, just failing to catch Mill o' Cowrie. Don't looks like being useful.

Mr. E. .T. Watt has had the misfortune to lose Night Owl (All Black— La Notte), the full sister to Blackall, which died on board the steamer Manuka on tlfe run from Sydney on Tuesday night ; (says "Gleneoe"'). The filly was had the first night at sea, and. notwithstanding every attention, died on Tuesday. She had not raced during her stay in Australia, but was to Imve been placed in work on her arrival at Hastings. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. The nominations received for tl.n principal events at the Auckland Racim: Club's- Autumn Meeting are exceptionally good, and comprise the bulk of the best known performers in the Dominion. The jumping races have filled remarkably well, and there seenw to he no ileartii of candidates for this branch of the >port. which augur* well for the coming jumping season. In the various race-t there are certainly some which "are highly flattered by being accorded a nomination, but taken all round the class it? very high. Mr. Morse's adjustments for the Easter Handicap. Brighton Hurdles and Autumn steeplechase arc due on Monday, the 27th inst. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLCB. The Auckland Trotting Club advertisthe programme for their Autumn Meeting, which is fixed for Wednesday and Saturday, April f> and 8, and at which/ the sum of £2.290 soys. will be given away in staken. The principal event on the opening day is the Campbell Handicap of 3Uosovg., while the Liverpool Handicap on the second j day carries a stake of 250gove. 1 liCornwall Handicap and .Members' Handicap are each worth 200sovs., and altogether the programme is a most attractive one. and should meet with a good response from horse owners. Nomina tions for all events close with the secre tary. Mr. C. F. Mark, on Friday next, the 24th inst.. at 9 p.m.. and the handicaps for the first day's racing are duo on March 27. / MASTERTON AUTUMN MEETING. SECOND DAYS RESULTS. <rty Telegraph.—Press Association.) MASTERTON, Friday. There was showery weather for the secnn.l cbiy of the Mastcrton Autumn .MeetInc. Totalizator receipts were £1.1,231), making £.11.117 for the meeting. Results •if the later events are as follow;— HACK SCritltY of HXVsovs.; wel E ht, 5.7. Four furlongs 1-P-rrfer .' ' , n-notanlwt ~ O-Martlct ".".'.'.'.'!."!!!!! ~i Si-ratche.l: Sir Musketry. UcMßjral', T.-v Altalll. Won by a length aud a-l«alf. Time. lIIGH-WEimiT HACK HANDICAP or !*Novs. One mile. 4—Benlson. 11.S , ::— Walottiro, 112 .. I—MeloilUt, 12.7 .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. ~i Alt started. Won by a length. > Time not given. • WAI PI PI HANDICAP of 20Osovs One mile. I 2—Montana, 8.12 .. i Ararat. 7.1:2 ~ 'J —Red Rlhbon. 7£ '.'.'.'.'. Jj Also started: r>, Jem. 8.8- 4. Zeus Sill. Im-urti. 7.M: .-.. Bertrnrtn. 7.12: T. 'cam-pe.-Hlor. 7..-1. Wun by a length and a-half rime, 1.40. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP of 100 sots. Six furlongs. I—Cello. 7.0 i |:5— I-ord Ui.ldo, 5.12 ...,'..".'.! •• "—Whisperer, C.l.'i J JT%£ »*™°*™- Won' comfortFlfiAh WELTER of HOaovs. Seven fnrlougs. .">—.lean Laildo, 7.7 ... -, 4—-P.lack Lupin, 5.4 . ~ I—Chillies, 8.0 1"!..'.'.'."""" 3 Scratched: Botanist. Master Achilles , Won by a length. Time, 1.31. alu "««. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP of 100 soys. Five furlough 1-ohlwa. SO ' .. !i— Captain Olossop, 7.4 . ~, 2— Balrnsdale, 7.13 .'. jji

AUCKLAXD .RACING CLUB,

NOMINATIONS RECEIVED.

The following nominations have been received in connection with .the AB. C Autumn 'Meetlnj:: —

Easier (towMeap.-tlouwwlfe. TJiooloml. Olciiroy, Chortle. 'Multiplication. Kauri Kin?, Avon Park. Tact, Ivoj-al Arcli. Merry K,>e. Oistali, Self, Coleraine, P,, rS ofiH?r, (oral Kin---. King Lupin. Tinopai, Tinoreka Colonel Soult. Loloma, G'oldsize, Gold Lac' Balboa, llarco Bello. Tete-a-Tete M.S line, Ilydrus. Bmperador, Nones, Bimeter I-ady Penury, Xl (J-ullo. Penniless, Multlfual" Mitilingfir. Sea Doll. iMonojack. Klitrible" Minister, Glissando, 'Uownbam, Te Panana Snultanc.

St. Oeorsc - s Handicap.—(Housewife. Thoolomi. Chortle. Multiply, Master Luflin Merry Koe, Castalla, Self, Turseflller Kiug Lunlu, Timipai. Kooya. Colonel Soult Golilsize, Balboa. Marco Bellr>. None." Empera<lor. Lady 'Penury, El Uallo, Soldier, Muilmgar. MonojacU, Eligible, Blackall.

•Brighton Iturdle 'Race.—Ngatoa, Royal Arms, Glemlalough, Te Onga. Soultikoff. Tragedy Kins. Xiadj- Sabretache, Tenacious. Chime, Marconi, Oastadrift, Hopye, Crlapeen. Naupata, Kanwairoa, Bravest, Spalperion. Vascular, Gladful, Spalflsh, Laverna, Black Northern. True Gnu, Fagot, Tetanoid, Tarani Jack, Brookfieid , .

Antnmn Steeplechase.—Ngatoa. Fireaway, Tarevo, Te Ouga, Lady Sabretache, Am■bassadmr. Captain .lack, Waimai, Taihape, Prince Eddie, Naupata, Kairwairoa, Bravest, Sparperion, Bercola, OkaihaO, Golbornc, Bonnie Jean, Ranza ■Mβ!, Fagot. Motoklo, Gleomore, Dogger Bank, New York.

The following comparative statement shows how this year's entries in connection with the A.RiC. Autumn Meeting range witli those of last year:—

1913. IDIG. Easter Haudlcap -1G 4" St. George's Handicap 27 25 Brighton Hurdle Race 17 27 Autumn Steeplechase 19 .... 'M

OHUnSMUBI JOCKEY CI/CTB. ANNUAL MEETING OPENED^ U SOLDIER WKg THE CUP V RACING IN THE RAIN, The Ohinemuri Jockey Club's annual mcetiii" opened at Paeroa yesterday (Friday) under most unfavourable weather conditions. Eain set in during the morning, and continued without ceasing practically the whole afternoon, several of the showers being exceptionally heavy. The course soon showed the effects of"the rain, while inside and outside the enclosures the ground churned up into a sea of mud and slush, making matters most unpleasant for everybody. Under the circumstances the officials did well to get the programme off as they did. the last race being started within reason of the advertised time. During the afternoon the stewards considered a complaint lodged by Mul " lins, rider of Ihapuna. in the Karangahako Handicap, against B. Deeley, rider of Kauri King, for alleged interferencef the occurrence being considered accidental by the stewards, and no action was taken. THE TOTAIJ3ATOR. Speculation, as was to- be expected, fell short of last year's total, the sum of £11.793 passing through the machines as against £14,0!)3. Particulars are:— THE MEETING OPENS. The gathering opened with the Maiden Handicap, from which Miss Lupinu.;, Blue and Black, Sportful, Lady Amans and Home were withdrawn, while Kroi was omitted from the card. Brown I Lock wound up favourite, but only a ■ little liettor backed than Silver Pine and ; Mill o' Gowrie. the only other to get I anything like decent support being j Golden Nut. There was a long delay at I the post, and when they were let go it J was to a straggling start, of which Mill jo' (iowrie and Dewy Morn got all the j best, the former making the running (along the back a length clear of Dewy I Morn, after which came Golden Nut and Brown Lock, the rest of the field being I strung out in a long line, inll o' Gowrie '■ still had command when they turned for j liomp, whore Brown Lock was handy, while Don't, which was a long way back in the early stages, had improved her i position. The latter put in a great run j down the straight, but though she headed lirown Lock, just failed to reach ! .Mill o , Gowrie. which lasted long enough !to win by a neck, with a similar distance separating second and third. Dewy i Morn was fourth, and Golden Nut fifth. THE FAVOURITE WINS. The withdrawal of Tattoo, Permit and Pendoon left eight to I contest the Nethcrton Welter. for ! which Soultane was sent out a little I better than an even money favourite, i Achilleua and Blueform "were fairly evenly hacked, with nearly a hundred ; pounds less on their chances, the others J only being given starters' chances. They ; left to a gotxl Centenary j»oin™ J out to make the running, and when-they settled down, was a couple of lengths in front of Delemla. Rlueform and Achillea, which were together with Soultane heading the others. Crossing the top. Centenary was still the pilot, but once in a line for home, the field closed up. and Soultane. shooting out over the last furlong, scored nicely by about three parts of a length from Delemla, which was a neck in front of Centenary. Achilleua was fourth, and Rlueform fifth. BLACK NORTHERN" RL"NS OFF. Eight of the ten acceptances came out J for the Handicap Hurdles, the defections I being Owalior and Spalna. When the machine closed Black Northern was a i few pounds better favourite than his I stable companion,' Hopye, while there was money lor Lady Sabretache and a little for St. Curio. ' Hackers of the favourite were soon lamenting, for the erratic son of Salvadan refused to take his first obstacle, and practically took no part in the race. St. Curio was in charge when they settled down, and. pa.-sing the stand was out two lengths in ! front of Laverna. nfter which came Dogj ger P>ank, Brookfield. Hopye. and Lady Sabretache, with Cast Adrift last. Lady Sal>7/v.ipjie moved up as they went along the back, and crossing the top was on terme with the leader, the pair being well of the field, which was headed by Laverna. St. Curio and Lady Sabretache raced at the last fence together, but the former, stumbling badly after landing, left Lady Sabretache to. go on and win easily by three lengths from Laverna. which was a length in front of Hopye, with Brookfield fourth and St. Curio next. THE SPRTNTERS. Positive, Miss Lupinus and Gold Lac failed to come out for the sprint event, the Karangahake Handicap, and in a field of half a dozen punjers made Kauri King a very warm favourite, with Lightning a good second fancy, and a little money for Gayeium, Master Florence, and lluxpuna. The dispatch was only a moderate one, Arawa being first to begin, followed by Master Florence. Gaycium and Lightning, with Kauri King next. Crossing the top Master Florence was the leader, a length clear c* Lightning, while Kauri King ran up third. Master Florence turned for home, wen clear, but once in the straight Deeley brought Kauri King along, and gradually wearing down the leader, won comfortably by the best part of a length. Lightning was a length and a-half away third, with Gayeium fourth and Ihapnna last! THE BIG RACE. When the numbers were framed for the Ohinmuri Cup Handicap, the big event of the meeting. Glenspire, Salvia and Glissando were absentees, tile field numbering half a dozen. Minister wound up favourite, just over a hundred pounds better backed than Soldier, with Goldsize nearly a3 well supported as the lastnamed, and Tinopai, Sisno and Flying Soult backed in that order. They wer» let go to an even dispatch, Goldsize and Soldier being first to move, the pair racing in close company past the stand, three lengths clear of Signo, after which came Tinopai, Munster. and Flying Soult, the last-named pair being well back. Going along the back. Soldier was out a length in front of Goldsize, with Signo three lengths aw«.y. just clear of Tinopai, with Munster improving his position, and Flying Soult last. Crossing the top Soldjer was still the pilot, with Goldsize as nis nearest attendant, the pair at this stage having the rest of the field well beaten. Turning for home Soldier was half a length in front of Goldsize, and for a few strides it looked as if ho would prevail. Soldier, however, hung on to his task in great style, and though Goldsize battled it out to the bitter end, he could not quite get up, Soldier getting the verdict by a long neck. Signo was about half a dozen lengths away, third, and then at intervale came Munster and Tinopai, with Flying Soult last.

A SMALL FIEL-D. The scratching pen was buey in flic Komata Hack Handicap, Plenipotent, Glendina, Mill o' Goarrie, Nimrod, Catharine, and Akuhata ■ being witb.'drawn, leaving a one-dividend field. Punters generally were of the opinion that Kereone and Charlerose were the most likely to score, and there was only a few tiekete between them at the finish, Brown Loch being the only other to claim anything like decent support. They left together, Glueta.nus being firet tc show out, but Charlerose then took charge, only to be (jjipplanted by Kereone, and the latter was never afterwards headed, winning eaeijy by a length from Brown Loch, which' was v length in front of Oharlerose, with Pilpura last. AN T OUTSIDER SCORES. The withdrawal of Bangitane,. Ambassador. Nat Lupin, Transfer, and Hawea left a field of nine to contest the Taeroa Steeplechase. Golborne wound . np favourite -ivith Ranza Mkt a goo.l second fancy, the pair practically carrying the bulk of the investments, Prince Kddic~being the only other to get backing. When they settled down Ranza Mint was in front leading past the stand, followed 'by Bonnie Jean, Golborne, Fireaway. Gluterino. Royal Maid and Regain, "the latter then being pulled up, while Prince Eddie ran off at the first fence and Katua fell at the second. 'As they came pact the second time, Bonnie Jean was the pilot, four lengths in front of Ranza Mist, after which came <j«tv -ne and Fireaway, the other* being \opelessly beaten. These positions were maintained till the lant fence was leached, where Ranza Mist came down, Bonnie Jean eventually winning by half a furlong from Golborne, which wag a similar distance in front of Fireaway. DAY'S SPORT ENDED. A di.-agreeable day was ended with the St. Patrick's Handicap, from which [Munster. Tinoreka, Soultane and Tattoo were withdrawn. Kauri King, which was raised to B.ti. consequent on his win in the Karangahake Handicap, was backed down to odds on. being about a hundred and fifty /pounds better supported than Te Papapa, Achilledes being the only other to get decent support. When they were let go Gold Lac was first to move, but Genevieve and Gliasando soon ran past him, the pair racing in close company along the back and I across Uie top. with Gold Lac next, toe rest of the field being strung out with the favourites well back. Genevieve waj first to turn for home, but here the field swung out. and Decley shooting Kauri '•King through next the raib, tie favourite drew out and won comfortably by tivo lengths from Genevieve, which was a neck in front of Tc Papapa, with Gold Lac fourth. Later results are:— KAItANfIAHAKE HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. I Five furlongs. 11-Kauri Kins, S.U vl'eeley; 1 I 4—Master Florence, 7.S '. :! 2— Lightning, 7.G 3 Also started: o. luapuua, 7.12; 8, Arnwa, •".::; S, C.ij-clmn, 7.0. !- Won easily. Time, 1.3 2-5. OUINEMURI CVV of WOnre. One mile and a-<juarter. 12—Soldier. 7.6 (Conquest) 1 jS—Uold&izp, 5.2- 2 !5— Siiino, 0.12 t 3 I Also started: 4. Tlimpai. 9.3; 1, Munster, I S.'J: 6, Piyinj Soult, G. 7. ' \Vot> hy a ueck after a hard finish. Time, 1 -- 11 -•'■ a I KOMATA UArK HANDICAP of 73sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Kereone. 7.2 Hloldflnch) 1 3-Brcwn Lock. 7.13 Z I—('larlerose. 7.11 3 |_ Also started: 5, I'upura, 7.7; 4, Ghietanus, Kcreoiio won by :nore than a length; a fair third. Time, 1.20. PAEKOA STEErLECHASE or lOOsors. About two miles and a-nalf. fi—Bonnie Jean. 0.7 (Roach) i I—(Solhorne, 10.13 •> 3—Klreaway, d.S 3 Alpi started: 2. Uanza Mist. 10.2- 4 Prince I-Milie, 0.10; 0. (Jlaterlno, 9.7- S ; Royal Maid, U. 7; 7. Regain, -J. 7; 3, Katua, I fI.S. I Won easily. No time was taken. 1 ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP of 120sovs. ; Six furlongs. I I—Knurl King. 7.12 (Deeley) \ ' 7 —Genevieve, 7.0 , •> 2—Te Papapa? 5.3 3 Also started: 3. Achilledes, 5.13; 6, Glissjnti'o, 7.G; 3, l>elenda. 4, Gold Lac, β-li Won easily. Time. 1.10. There is a doitbt at present whether the second day's racing will be held to-morroiv. The committee meet late to-iiight to decide the matter. SECOND DAY POSTPONED.

Owing to the continued rain,' the stewards of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club met this morning and decided to postpone the second day's racing of the clttb'e annual meeting until Saturday next, the •25th inst. OPUXAKE RACING. RESULTS OF "tIACK MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) HAWERA. Friday. The Opimake Racing Club's Hack Meeting was held to-day in cloudy weather. There was a large attendance. The totallsator handled £10,«i6, being £3484 more than last year. Results:— ' Maiden Plate of Tosovs; weight for ageseven furlongs.—Conguard 1. Lake Eel 2. ht. Kiel 3. Also started: Leah Kleshna Laura. Newform, Kreckles, The Guide Mahlstick, Roneg. Henry Clay. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.32 2-5. Handicap Hurdles of lOOsovs ; one mile and a-haJf.—Simple Sam, 9.3, I; Nita 9 3 2; Epworth, 0.0, 3. Also started: Clemency f1.7. Iceberg 9.1, Vesta!ls 9.1, Koyal Patron 0.1. Conroy 9.1. Won by a length. Time, 2.50. t'lyinjr Handicap of llosovs.; six fur-long.-.—Veto, 8.5,jf1; Coronet, 9.0, 2- Avena 8.0, 3. Also started: Zion 8.9., Won easily by three lengths. Time, 1.16. Opunake Handicap of loOsovs.; one mile and a-quartcr.—Maid o' Gowrie 8 3 1: Analogue, 5.2, 2: Bell Paul. S.« 3 Also started: Sylvandale 8.10. Collector 9*o Won by a head.. Time, 2.13. Electric Stakes of Ihjsovs.: weight 80----live furlongs.—Plying Camp 1,. Silver Web •2. Coronita 3. Also startcil: Simple Bob Royal Divorce. Miss Sylvan, Leah Kleshna' Mary Maid. Lake Eel, Roderick Duma' Won hy a length. Time, 1.4. Welter Handicap of lOteovs.: seven furlongs.—Antwerp, 8.12. 1: Calais, 1010 2Vestalis, 8.0,.3. Also started: Clemency 8.10. Cnptain Miro 8.10. Mahlstick 8.8 St Kiel 8.7. Won by three lengths. Time' 1:30. ' President's Handicap of llosovs • one mile.—boon. 8.1. 1: Veto. 8.9, 2: Henry Clay, 7.12. 3. Also started: Sylvandale. !».O, Bell Paul .8.0, Newform 7.9.' Won by a head. Time. 1.4 C. Farewell Handicap of Sosovs.: live fnrlongs.—Coropet. 9.0. 1; Zion, 8.12, 2; Royel Divorce, 7.3, a Also started: Avena 8 3 Fiying Camp S.O Rhod«rick 7.6, Silver Web 7.4. Won by two lengths Time. 1.46.

REDUCED A.J.C. STAKES. PRUNING KNIFE FREELY USED. SYDNEY, Jlarch 17. The Australian Jockey Club has used j the pruning knife in connection with the coining spring and summer pro- . grammes. It has reduced the added i money for the Epsom Handicap to 1500SOVS, for the Metropolitan Handicap to 4000sovs, for the Breeders' Plate to 1250sovs, and for the December Stakes to lOOOsovs, while for the Gimcrack Stakes the prize has been increased to 125050T8, and the race restricted to fillies. TUSF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CANTERBURY. (By Telegraph.—Speclai to "iStar.") CIIRISTCHUKCII, Friday. The Waimate 'Kaoiiig Club's meeting, -which was held j&steruay, attracted a fair uumlier or visitors tTom OhnsiA-nurcli, oat there would have beea more nad it been IMWslble.to get ionic ajrum the saiue clay. As it was, the sports had 10 travel h; the ordinary trains, mo days beiuy oyeut on the trip. During the early part of this season ■Anleuyohr showed excellent track form at Ulccortou, but usually lalle<l tv reproduce It In hia races. Since leaving F. Holmes' establishment and joining C. Gcisler's team-at Wiugatui, the sou of Martian has raced much more consistently. At the Dum-diu Autumn Meering ac put- up a really creditable performs-nee by ttnishing ■second in the €up. auil yesterday wou the Wainrate Cup by sheer g.Tiuencss. Turning Into the home straight 'he ranged alongside I'ludhorn. and from that out the pair contested every yard of the journey. It -was only in the last few strides that Ardenvohr got his head in front, and he kept it there till the post was reached. The unlucky horse of the "Waimate Cup was Court-Martial. After losing a lot of ground at the start, she raced in a rearward position til! turning into the home straight: then, by a late effort, she cut down all lint A-rdeuvhor and Findhorn. finishins within three lengths of the latter. Majestikoff was very nnlncky at ;AV-ai-ma-te, being beaten -hy a narrow margin in two races. He ran well on each orcasion. ami looks like proving a.rare bargain Ito her present owner, wlio secured her j for a modest outlay at the sale of Mr I Harvey Patterson's horses in November. Moneymaker has raced very consistently for some time past, but .though he has been frequently in a place 'this season, he; has always found something just a little too Rood for him. In the final event at Wainiafe he broke the spoil, lasting just long enough to make a dead heat with Cbarievillc wui<-h n strong favourite. In addition to the cash prize attached to the Waim.Tte Cup yesterday, the winner rot-rived a cup of the value of 40sovs. ■When returning thanks after the vrin. Mill. Friedhtnder, the owner of Ardenvhor. announced his intention of donating a sum eqnal to the value of the cup to the Waimate Patriotic Fund. Martian was very prominently represented af '.the Waimate meeting, when Ardenvhor. Hornbeam. and Margerine credited him with wins. The -Southland jockey .1. Olsen registered n> good performance at the Walruate Racing Club's meeting, riding the winn»>rs of the first three galloping events on the programme. R. ißerry. who Telinn'iishpd race riding some -time aro. made his reappearance in the saddle at Waimate. He showed excellent form, and. after beini: on tlie second horse in firn plose finishes." he wound nr> by riding Charleville when he dead-heated ■with Moneymaker in the Stewards' Welter Ilnndlttip, the concluding event of the day. The fog whk-h delayed trie Maori on her trip from Wellington on Wednesday night prevented Mr J. K. Henrys being "present at the Wnimate ißnclnjri tClnb's meering. where he was to have acted as judge. The vacancy was filled by Mr A. Dickson. who has anpeared satisfactorily in the box at several meetings in these parts lately: WAIRA'RArA NOTES. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") MASTERTOX. this day. At the Easter meeting of tne WairararJa 'Uaciug Cliki 'the sum ot £2133 will -ue In staKei —an increase of £3-jo ou the corresponding meeting last year. The South Walrurapa Trotting Club has decided to give the net profits of their meeting on June 3 to the Wonnded Soldiers' Fund. Some fair quality horses -were seen out at the annual meeting or the Whakatoki Itaclne Club. Benfcou landed the Cup from Ulysses by -a length. Benison i≤ a nice cut of a horse, and should be able to pick up a few stakes. Vlysses is well bred, oeing by Achilles—BeUicent This ■horse accounted for the Tenul Handicap, beating the iWaiuku gelding Tine Clay and Tour otners. The -Sweet Simon tilly Uiamoa accounted for the Scurry, beatinSkxafUe on the post. Old Over Hate won the Wliakatoki Handicap easily -while Critic accounted for a double—the Ladies' Rraeelet and the Forced Handicap The Maiden Race went, to a very likelv-lookin™ performer named Kukumola. " a The veteraln trainer "Ike" Freeth, who has turned out some of the best horses seen in the North Island in his day, Snd who has been engaged during .the last eighteen years in training horses at Tan herenika,,. has sow his fa™. and tas gone ■to .\Janjranm. where he -wil! spend his remalnine days in well earned rest =f T f°i ?Z nth WalT!> ™P* Trott-in* Club