RACING AT ELLERSLIE

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 71, 25 March 1940, Page 11

RACING AT ELLERSLIE

GOOD FINISH. , EASTER HANDICAP. BLACK THREAD SUCCEEDS. KATHBEEXA NARROWLY ! BEATEN. l i Some good racing was provided at Elleislie on Saturday, when the Auckland Racing Club opened its autumn meeting, j and in several instances fast times were 1 recorded. j The Easter Handicap, bhe chief event, j provided an excellent contest, there being little between bhe four placed horses. Black Thread, the winner, was always in a good position, and stayed on over j the concluding stages to beait Kathbella ; by half a head, with Proud Fox and Te ] Kawiti a dead-heat for third, naif a length away. Kathbella failed to jump away ! quickly, and was the last to leave tie mark, co that her performance was an ■ excellent one. If she had begun smartly it looked as though <jhe would have won. This was Black Thread's best performance outside sprint events. Nightbeam followed up bis Wellington form by winning the Great Northern Champagne Stakes. He put in a great run on the outside, and finished on solidly to beat Phaleron by a length, with Cillae a neck away, and Sir Cameron, Beau Leon, Lambourn and Happicoat next. Royal Abb scored his first success over country when he accounted for the Mangere Steeplechase. He save a <?ood display of jumping, but his task would have been much harder if Te Ronga, who came to grief at bhe last fence when with him, had stood up. Belle of Bow, who won at Paeroa, came on to get second, while Gascyne was third, and Floodlight fourth. These were the only ones to finish. Marshall Hall led from end to end in the Onslow Stakes to record his firat victory. Belle Femme, who was drawn on the extreme outside, had to cover a lot of extra ground before she got a good position, and she finished a length and a quarter behind Marshall Hall, with Volifox, who had been placed on a couple of occasions previously, a neck away. Night Pilot, Oragon and Ascot Bloom followed. The concluding event, the Eden Handicap, went to Tea Gong, with Raepata and Susan in the places. The winner galloped over everything in the last furlong to score decisively. Joan Peel was fourth and then came Maioro, Runanga, Beverley and Acreman. The weather, with the exception of a couple of light showers during the afternoon, was fine though overcast. There was a large attendance and the course was in excellent order. During the day the sum of £80,518 was put through the machine, against £79,684 10/ for the corresponding day last year, an increase of £833 10/. Late results were:— EASTER HANDICAP of 21280. One mile. 6—6—BLACK THREAD, br g, aged, by Mimetic— Slipstiteh (Mr. D. J. Barry), B.4—W. J. Mudford 1 S—I—KATHBHLLA. b m. 4yrs {Mr. P. Ormond), B.7—H. Goldfinch 2 2—2 —PROUD FOX. blk c. 3yr« (Mr. S. J. Wood). B.2—L. J. Ellis • B—B—TE KAWITI, br g, 3yrs (Mr. O. Nicholson and Hon. Bi R. Davis). 7.O—L. C , Brown •Dead-beat. Also started: 11-11 Golden Sheila. 0.3 (R. Home) : 7-7 Beaupa/tir. 8.11 (B. H. Morris); 3-3 Suleiman, 8.8 (G. Cameron); 9-9 Royevrns, 8.4 (N. McKenzie) : 4-5 , Bronwen, 7.13 (C. G. Gonlsbro) ; 1-1 Orelio, 710. (B. McTavfah) : 12-12 Lornacre, 7.5 (V. Dy«) ; 10-10 Valmiut, 7.2 (A. Mes■ervy). Half a bead; half a length. Time, 1.37. Winner trained by J. W. Nixon, Gisborne. GREAT NORTHERN tTHAMPAGNE STAKES of £750. Foe two-year-olds, colts and geldings, 8.10; fillies, 8.7. *—3—NIGHTBEAM, b c, 2yrs, by Night Raid —Lady Burleigh (Mrs. W. D. Gtsiiam), 8.10 — G, Cameron .«V • • ••••• * »—S—PHALERON, b<«, 2yrs (Dr. McGregor Grant), B.lO—R. McTavisb •--• •• • - B—*—CIULAS, blk c, 2yrs (Mr. J. Hoey), B.lo— S. Tremain 3 Also started: 10-10 Beau Leon (W. J. Mudford) ; 4-4 Grandora, 8.10 (D. 3. Burgess) ; 2-1 Lambourn, 8.10 (B. H. Morris) : 1-2 Lou Rosa, 8.10 (C. G. Goulsbro) ; 7-7 Sir Cameron, 8.10 (N. R. McKenzie) ; 9-9 Happicoat, 8.7 (A. Messervy) ; 11-« Lovaels, 8.7 (R. E. Horne) ; 6-6 Queen City, 8.7 (L. J. Ellis). Length; neck. Time. 1.13 1-5. Winner trained by E. George, EllersHfi. MANGERE STEEPLECHASE of £350. About two miles and a half. I_I—ROYAL ABB, b g, 4yrs, by Posterity—Genesta (Mr. R. S. Bagby), 10.3—M. Ritchie ... 1 2— 2—BELLS OF BOW, br g, aged (Mr. V. Young), 9.11— N. Watson ••••• •- • • J 6—S—GASCYNE, ch g, aged (Mr. H. Robinson), 9.5—D. Craddock . 3 Also started: 3-3 British Sovereign, 10.3 (J. Muir) ; 6-6 Floodlight. 9.0 (H. Turner) . 4-4 Battle Pomp. 9.0 (J. Chaplin): 8-7 Faetaway 9.0 (D. J. Burgess) ; 7-7 le Ronga, 9.0, car. 9.2 (T. Williams). Three lengths each way. Time, 5.5 3-5. Winner trained by owner, Ellerslie. ONSLOW STAKES of £350. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. I_2—MARSHALL HALL, cb e. 2yr«. by Hall Mark—Legality (Mr. R. T?Reld), 7.12—L. J. Ellis . 1 2—3—BELLE FEMME. br f, 2yrs (Mr. R. D. Fisher), 7.10 —R. McTavish • • S—S—VOLIFOX. br f, 2yrs (Mr. P. A. Swney). 7.2 —L. C. Brown ... 8 Also started: 8-8 V"** l **. 8.0 (C. G. Goulsboro) : 4-4 Mysito, 7.18 (G. Smith), 3-1 Ascot Bloom, 7.9 (W. Thomson) : 7-7 Oragon, 7.8 (Gilchrist) ; 9-9 Foxmint, 7.5 car. 7.6 (H. Long): 15-18 The Dude J. 5, car. 7.10 (A. G. Murray) ; 10-11 Air Port 7.5, car. 7.6, (Stewart) ; 16-16 Balllvor. 7.4 (D. Kerr) ; 14-15 Little Willonyx. 7.4. car 7.6 (S. Tremain): 6-6 Night Pilot, 7.0 (W. J. Mudford) : 12-12 Bara Avis, 7.0. car 7.1J U. C. Messervey); 13-14 Beaucoup, 7.0? car. 7.5 (C. Farrell) ; 11-10 Golden Bonnett, 7.0. car. 7.1 (V. Dye). One length and a quarter; neck. Time, 1.13. Winner trained b7 A. J. Julian. Te Rapa. EDEN HANDICAP of £350. One mile. 2—3—TEA GONG, b g, Byrs, by Tea Tray—Tamibourlns (Mr. JN. Cunningham), 9.O—G. Cameron 1 4—4—RAEPATA, b g, 6yrs (Mr. E. Montgomery). 8-3—°-,„ 2 3—I—SUSAN, br m, 6yrs (Mr. A. Winder), 9.0. car. B.7—F. Hain 3 Also started: 7-7 Veritable, f-3 <H ; Long); 0-5 Foxtoon. 8.0 (R. E. Horne) 1-2 Acreman, 7.9, car. 7.12 (L. J. Ellis) ; 10-9 Maioro, 7.7, car. 7.4 (Gilchrist): 6-6 Joan Peel, 7.7 (W. J. Mudford) ; 14-14 Veyana, 7.7 (S. Tremain); 13-13 Mllanion, 7.7 (A. Messervy) ; 9-10 Runanga, 7.7, car. 7.2J (V. Gollop) ; 12-12 Beverley, 7.7, car. 7.10 (A. G. Murray) ; 8-8 Sigurd, 7.7, car. 7.11 (R. McTavish); 11-11 Master Appellant, 7.7, car. 7.3 (B. Markwick).

length; head. Time. 1.39 2-<J-Winner trained by W. 3. Fergus, Kemuera.

AMIGO AS STAYER. SUCCESS AT FEILDING. SIR CRUSOE RETAINS FORM. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) FEILDING, Saturday. The Feilding Jockey Club'a Easter meeting was opened to-day in glorious weather before a large attendance. The track was in good order. The totalisator handled £30,108 against £29.816 10/ last year, an increase of £291 10/. Later results were: — Maiden Stakes of £ 150. six furlongs.— o lai Ho. 8.11 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 2 Goldburn, 8.11 (G. K. Tattersail), 2; 12 Great lair, 8.11 (M. Wright), 3. Also started: 4 Augment, 6 Big Wave, !) Boniden, 11 Flying High, 1 Pitmark, 8 Uesingold, 10 Kesinguard, 5 Sweet Anne, 7 Te Oriki, 8.11. tour lengths; hall a length. Time, 1.14 4-o. Feilding Cup of £ 600 and trophy value o , °;~ one nUle and a quarter. —3 Amigo, 8.9 (W. Jenkins), 1; 5 Homily. 7.12 (K. Chore), 2; 4 Laughing Lass, 7.9 (W. J. Broughton), 3. Also started: 2 Jack Tar. 8 Notiuni, 8.2 ; 1 Lady Montana, 8.1 ; 6 Dainty Sheila, 7.10; 7 Gay Mimic, 7.7; 9 Mataroa, 10 Colonel Bogey, 11 Colossal Chief, 7.0. Length ; length and a quarter. Time, 2.5. Mangnone Handicap of £300, «ix fur- ; longs.—l Sir Crusoe, 8.7 (G. K. Tattersail). 1; 2 Saxon Tor, 8.13 (L. Dnlieu), 2: 5 Endorsement, 7.<> (S. Waddelll, 3. Also starred: 6 Gay Chou, 8.11 ; 3 Ked Cat, 7.:> ; 4 Wings of Song, 7.2 ; 7 Sea Link. 7.0. Two lengths each way. Tim< . 1.11 4-5. Onepuhi Hack Handicau of £200. seven furlongs ; apprentice rid»-: s. —3 Kotua, S.l (D. Kedstone), 1: 5 Vadanoe, 7.13 (.1. Campbell), 2; 5 Colibri, 7.9 (K. Ireland). 3. Also stnrted : 2 Gaelic Song, 9.2 ; 1 Kuatiti. 8.12: 7 Chore Amie, 8.9: 9 Flletto, 8.4; 4 Sieglinde. 8.2; 11 Master Hector. 0 Mvarion. 10 Selkirk, 8 City Song. 7.7. Two lengths and a half ; head. Time, 1.27 2-5. Taonui Nursery Handicap of £200, five furlongs, two-year-olds.—l Black Kobe, 8.4 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 3 Ringling. 8.13 (L. Dulieu), 2; 2 Air Flight, 8.10 (G. K. Tattersail), 3. Also started: 4 Barry Boy, 7.10 ; 6 Val Bay, 7.0 ; 5 Peata, 7.5 : 9 OgonelJoe, 11 Po-A/tatau, 7.4; 7 Arabella. 7.1; 10 Bonnie Bunsby, 8 All Quiet, 7.0. Three lengths; four lengths. Time, 1.1 1-5. Haloombe Handicap of £250. seven furlongs.—9 Lindrum, 7.11 (S. Waddell), 1; 3 Rehearsal, 7.11 (K. Chote), 2; 1 Russian Ballet. 9.2 (W. J k . Broughton), 3. Also started : 2 Brunhild. 8.13 ; 8 Gaily. 8.7 ; 4 Lickem, 8.0: 5 Rollicker, 8.2; 7 Sporting Gift, 0 Brazil, 7.12. Neck; length and a hair. Time, 1.26 3-5. Ongo Hack Handicap of £180, six furlongs.—s Gold Dale, 9.3 (L. Albrey). 1; 13 Sceptre, 7.7 (R. Ireland), 2; 6 Scandal. 8.5 (S. Waddell), 3. Also started : 1 Gold Chase. 8.7 ; 2 Zest, 8.4 ; 9 Royal Sign, 8.2 ; 10 Colincamps, 8.1: 12 Val Pere, 7.13: 7 Pretty Lass, 3 Moradahad. 7.11 : 11 Bronze Lass, 7.8 ; 8 Debretts. 4 Happy Ending. 7.7. Three lengths; one length. Time, 1.13.

REBEL CHIEF AGAIN.

QUEEN LINDA SHINES. WESTLAND'S SECOND DAY. ~ ~~~~~~~ (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) HOKITIK.A, Saturday. The Westland Racing Club's second day, postponed from February 26, was held todav in perfect weather- The course was in good order. The totalisator handle! £4132 10/, making £8257 for the meeting, as against £11,908 last year, a decrease of £3651. Later results were: — March Hack Handicap of £80. seven furlongs.—4 Miss Waitarere, 7.7. car. 7.9, 1; .#~Lady Magellan, T/frcar. 7.9 J. 2; 2 New Note, 8.11," 3. AW started: Countervane, 8.2, car."7.13: Cardplayer, 7.13. car. 7.13J ; Polistina. 7.7. Length and a half; length. Time, 1.35 2-5. Provincial Handicap Trot of £85. one mile; limit 2.27. —2 Everest, limit, 1; 1 Echelon, 12yds. 2 : 4 Plentiful, limit, 3. Aleo started: Anticipation, Dawn Gratton, Marina Rey, limit; Sailor's Hornpipe, 12yds : Chameleon, 48yds : Carrageen, 60yds. Bight lengths: two lengths. Time, 2.25 2-5. Centennial Handicap of £ 120, one mile. — 4 Rebel Chief, 9.4, car. 9.5. 1 : 3 Cape Gabo, 8.0, car. 7.11. 2; 2 Land Rahl, 8.8. car. 8.1. 3. Also started: Studley Royal, 8.11 ; Gay Rebel, 8.6, car. 7.13; Potent, 7.2, car. 7.4 J. One length and a half; half a length. Time, 1.47 1-5. Electric Handicap of £90, six furlongs.— 2 Skyrena, 9.13, car. 9.6, 1 ; 4 Epic. 8.3, 2 ; 1 Copyist, 8.13. car. 8.6, 3. Also started : Malvasia, 8.3; Jan Ridd, 7.7. Half a length; length and a half. Time, 1.19 4-5. Westland Hack Cup of £125, trophy value £12 12/, one mile and a quarter.—l Queen Linda, 9.3, 1; 2 Shangrl-la, 8.9, car. 8.2, 2; 3 Jed Forest, 8.12, car. 8.6. 3. Also started : Hostis, 8.0. Two lengths; six lengths. Time, 2.18 4-5.

Dominion Handicap Trot of £100, one mile and a half; limit 3.43. — V Jarrah, limit, 1; 3 True Pronto, 60yds. 2; 4 Plentiful, limit, 3. Also started : Dawn Gratton, Marina Rey. limit; Everest. 36yds (inc. 36yds pen.); Chamelion, 84yds; Carrageen, 96yds. Three lengths; one length. Time, 3.46.

Miners' High-weight Handicap of £100, seven furlongs.—2 Waitaka, 8.9, car. 8.10, 1; 1 Roy Bun. 9.1, 2; 5 Maroha, 8.0, 3. Also started: Studley Royal, 9.6; Potent, 8.5, car. 8.8; Windward, Polistina, 8.0. Two lengths; length. Time, 1.34 3-5.

LADY FURST!

IN EASTER HANDICAP. LIANE IN MARTINBOROUGH. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) CARTERTON, Saturday. The Wairarapa Racing Clufo's autumn meeting was opened at Tauherenikau today in beautiful weather. The course was in good order, although a trifle dead aftef recent rain. The. attendance was fair, but not up to the standard of previous meetings. The totalisator investments were £13,568,. compared with £18,708 10/ for the corresponding day last year, a decrease of £5140 10/. Later results were:— Mokai Handicap of £150. six furlongs.— 1 Alunga, 8.3 (A. Jenkins), 1; 2 Fiancee, 7.11, car. 8.4, 2; 3 Dungarvan, 0.2, 3. Also started : 4 Jeanne, T. 7. Length ; head. Time, 1.12 4-5. Tuhitarata High-weight Handicap of £140, nine furlongs and 80 yards.—l Acrobat. 9.10 (R. A. Hawkins), 1; 4 Good Sun. 9.12, 2; 5 Phil, 8.7, 3. Also started: 2 Gay Fox, 9.5; 6 Gay Artist. 3 War Cloud, 9.0. Neck; two lengths. Time, 2.4. Easter Handicap of £350, one mile and a quarter.—2 Lady Furst, 8.12 (W. Doyle). 1; 3 Galteemore, 7.12, car. 7.51. 2; 1 White Rajah, 8.1, 3. Also started: 6 Tooley Street, 7.13, car. 7.6; 5 Dainty Sue, 7.8; 4 Trebor. 7.8, car. 7.1. Two lengths; length. Time, 2.7 1-5. Wairarapa Nursery Handicap of £150' two-vear-olds, Ave furlongs.—4 Triple Crown, 7.8. car. 7.9 (R. Marsh), 1; 2 Kentucky. 8.13, 2; 3 Courting, 7.5 car. 7.61, 3. Also started: 1 Kadlna. 7.12; 10 Blue Border, 7.7, car. 7.121 : 8 First Round. 74- P Taane Pango, 11 Cicada, 7.0; i Tractometer, 7.0, car. 7.111; 12 Yurilla, 7.0 • 6 Maharajah, 7.0. car. 7.7; 5 Hamlsh, 7.0. Length and a half; two lengths. Time, 1.0. Kahautara Hack Handicap of £140 six furlongs.—3 Autollte, 9.4 (W. Doyle), 1; 1 Dainty Dell, 8.0, 2; 8 Waharara, 7.12, car. 7.5, 3. Also started: 4 Plenteous, 810; 2 Counter. 7.11, car. 7.6; 7 Kurrawong, fill: 9 Buccaneer. 7.9, car. 7.2: 6 Newbury King, 7J9: 5 Jungle King, 7.8, car. 7.0. Neck; length. Time, 1.12 4-5. Martinborough Handicap of £175, one ml le._7 I,lane. 7.7, car. 7.2 (H. Stewart), 1; 5 Fiancee. 7.9, car. 7.2, 2 ; 2 Siglow, 7.9, 3. Also started: 1 Alunga, 8.7 (Inc. 61b pen.); 6 Royal Minstrel, 7.12: 4 Corroboree. 7.9; 3 Rustem, 7.9. car. 7.11. Two lengths; half a length. Time, 1.39 2-o. Ferry Hack Handicap of £125, seven furlongs.—2 Hui, 8.12 (W. Doyle), 1; 1 Titter, 8.6, 2; 8 Caution, 7.8, 3. Also started : 3 Arabic, 8.10 : 6 Te Ore, 8.6, car. 8.1; 7 Kehua, 7.9; 4 Klntyre, 7.8, car. 7.1; 5 Piastre, 7.8. car. 7J3. Head; two lengths. Time, 1.26 4-5.

THE DONCASTER.

BEAULIVRE SECOND. READING THE ST. LEGES. RACING AT RANDWICK. SYDNEY, March 24. Having his first start in Sydney, the New Zealand three-year-old Beaulivre made a great effort to win yesterday at Randwick the Doncaster Handicap on the opening day of the Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting, when he finished second to the Newmarket Handicap winner Mildura. Beaulivre stripped beautifully, although he was probably in need of a race. Mildura was right at the top of his form and finished very solidly. Mildura and Beaulivre are both trained by the former New Zealander, G. Price, the winner being ridden by D. Munro, who also scored on Reading and Rex. The popular fancy High Caste shaped poorly and is apparently feeling the effects of his long campaign. The Victorian two-year-old Lucrative ran away with the Sires' Produce Stakes. Maikai won the Autumn Plate so impressively that his prospects in the SydneyCup appear rosy. By his success in the Australian St. Leger, Reading joined the select band of three-year-okls who have won the two Derbies and St. Legers. The weather was fine and sunny, and the attendance was estimated at 55,000. Results: — First Hurdles of £500, about two miles. — .Tack Mac, 10.7 (L. Rynes). 1 ; Mag Mort, 9.4 (N. Brace), 2; Spearblne, 11.13 (J. Hood), 3. Ten started. Length; length and a quarter. Time, 3.43 i. Autumn Plate of £1500, weight-forage, one mile and a half. —Maikai, 9.0 (H. Mornomont), 1; Mosaic (N.7,.-bred), 9.0 (D. Munro), 2; Old Rowley, 9.0 (H. Badger), 3. Also started: Royal Chief, St. Constant. 9.3. Setting a slow pace. Old Rowley led for a mile, when Mosaic and Maikai closed up. Royal Chief attempted to get up at the turn into the straight, but was beaten off. Mosaic and Maikai staged a neck-and-neck struggle over the final. stages, the latter gaining the decision by a head. Old Rowley was two and a half lengths away third, with Royal Chief fourth. Time, 2.34 J. A.J.C. Sires' Produce Stake* of £3500. For two-year-olds; colts 8.10, fillies 8.7 ; seven furlongs.—Lucrative, 8.10 (M. McCarten), 1; Pandect. 8.10 (H. Badger). 2; Trueness, 8.7 (E. Bartle), 3. Ten started, including Patrician and Beauregard. Two lengths; neck. Rimvell was fourth. Time, 1.254. Doncaster Handicap of £ 3000, one mile. —Mildura, 8.8 (D. Munro), 1; Beaulivre, 8.7 (M. McCarten), 2: Kl Golea. 9.4 (N. Crighton), 3. Also started: High Caste, 9.0; Geebung, Gold Salute, 8.3; Feminist, 5.2 ; Denis, 7.13: Bonny Loch, 7.12; Rodborough, 7.10; The Albatross, Tuhitarata, 7.9 ; Gay Prince, 7.5 ; Breeze, 7.3 ; Billposter, Baveon. 7.2; The Squire. 0.13; Cherry Bar, 6.12 ; Royal Routine, 6.7. From barrier-rise, Beaulivre was always near the front, closely attended by Mildura and The Albatross. Mildura moved up at the home turn, where Beaulivre shot into the lead and looked very dangerous. However, Mildura, desperately ridden, overtook the New Zealander at the distance and beat him by three-quarters of a length. El Golea was half a length away third, with Cherry Bar fourth. Then came Denis and Rodborough. High Caste was in the picture for half a mile and then faded out. Gold Salute ran disappointingly. Time, 1.36 J. A.J.C. St. Leger Stakes of £ 1500. Three-year-olds: colts, 8.10: fillies, 8.7; one mile and three-quarters.—Reading, 8.10 (D. Munro), 1; Dashing Cavalier, 8.10 (J. Coutts), 2: Bronze Flight (N.Z.-bred). 8.10 (S. Davidson), 3. The only starters. Dashing Cavaiier made a good race with Reading, but the latter showed his class In the run to the post to win well by two lengths.' Bronze Flight was eight lengths away third. Time, 3.0. Vauclnse Handicap of £ 700; seven furlongs.—First Division : Mitsui, 8.8 (A. Briscoe), 1; Anne, 8.12 (G. Whitney), 2; TJberous, 8.1 (E. Bartle), 3. Fourteen started, including Stalin. Three lengths; half a head. Bonnie L was fourth. Time, 1.25. Second Division : Rex. 8.10 (D. Munro). 1; Knight Folly, 8.7 (L. Sawyer), 2; Derinid, 8.0 (H. Badger). 3. Thirteen started. Three-quarters of a length; length. Fly was fourth. Time, 1.25}.

DONCASTER HANDICAP.

PRAISE FOR BEAULIVRE. (Received 11 a.m.) SYDNEY, this day. The weather is fine for Sydney Cup Day at Randwick. The "Herald." commenting on the Doncaster Handicap, says: "Beaulivre was every bit as good as hie excellent form in New Zealand indicated. Three weeks ago it was problematical whether Beaulivre would be fit for the Doncaster Handicap, and before Saturday he had not: run in Australia. His performance to lead nearly all the way was striking. What he would have done if he had had a race before Saturday is conjecture. Mildura joined Wakeful and Sir Foote as the only 'horse to follow a success in the Newmarket Handicap with a win in the Doncaster. For all hie greatness 9.0 in the fast-run Doncaster Handicap was beyond High Caste." The turf writer of the ''Labour Daily" considers Mildura fortunate to win the Doncaster Handicap. He thinks that had Beaulivre raced in Sydney before the big mile he would have downed Mildura.

AT TUAPEKA.

HANLON SCORES. BAD NEWS IN WAITAHUNA. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, Sunday. The Tuapeka Jockey Club's annual meeting was held in fine, weather before a good attendance. The track supplied firm going, and the totalisator handled £4363, compared with £4922 last year, a decrease of £509. Late results were: — Lawrence Handicap of £80, six furlongs. 2 Half and Half, 7.1, car. 7.0 (A. Anderson), 1; 3 Song Boy, 7.6, car. 7.1 (L. Hare), 2; 1 Ballad, 7.4 (L. Clutterbuck), 3. Also started: 4 Moneyless. 7.2. car. 7.0: 5 Final Bell. 7.0, car. 7.5. Three lengths; a head. Time, 1.16 4-5. President's Handicap Trot (Saddle) of £80. one mile and a half, limit 3.43.—7 Rapid Course, limit (owner), 1: 3 Star Voyage, limit (A. F. McGregor). 2; 5 Aw'atea, S4yds (J. McDonnell), 3. Also started: 1 Dawn Direct, 7 Lady Quilla. a Storm Chimes Junior. 6 Wainui Lad. limit ; 2 Bellond, 4 Our Guy, 36yds. Eight lengths each way. Time, 3.38. Wetherstones Hack Handicap of £75, six furlongs.—6 Gusterina. 7.8, car. 7.1 (A. Anderson), 1: 1 Miltiades. 9.6, car. 8.13 (J. McKerrow). 2 : 5 Attractive Note. 7.7, car. 7.0 (V. Sellars), 3. Also started: 3 Our Empire, 7.9. car. 7.2; 2 Recall, 7.7; 4 Invadere, 7.7, car. 7.2; 7 Philein. 7.7. car. 7.0. Half a head: length. Time, 1.18. Tuapeka Handicap of £95 and trophy value lOgs, one mile and a quarter.—2 Hanlon, 8.0, car. 7.9 (L. Hare), 1 ; 1 Nightwings, 8.0, car. 7.7 (E. E. Mackie), 2; 3 Sir Hugh. 8.9, car. 8.2 (J. McKerrow), 3. Also started: 5 Asbaway, 4 Vanity Queen, 7.0. Head; length. Time, 2.10. Gabriels Handicap Trot (Saddle) of £76, one mile rnd a quarter, limit 3.5.—2 Bellond. 36yds (W. Todd). 1; 1 Star Voyage, limit (A. McGregor), 2; 5 Juniper, limit (T. Wilkins), 3. Also started: 6 Storm Chimes Junior, 3 D wa Direct, 4 Deeside, 7 Lady Quilla, limit. Nose; 20 lengths. Time, 3.1. Waltahuna Handicap of £80, one mile.— 2 Bed News. 8.6, car. 8.3 (L. Hare), 1; 4 Silkwood, 8.10, car. 8.3 (H. Preston), 2; 1 Aravane, 8.6, car. 7.13 (R. Gibson), 3. Also started: 2 Gusterina, 7.8, car. 7.7. Length each way. Time, 1.42.

WILD CAREER'S CUP.

STEEPLES TO BALLY BUTT. RESULTS FROM RIVERTON. (By TelegTaph.—Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, Saturday. The Riverton Racing Club's Easiter meeting was opened to-day in brilliant sunshine, after doubtful weather in the morning. The track was fast. The attendance was large and the totalisator handled £33,250 10/, compared with £32,743 10/ on the first day last year, an increase of £507. Later results were:— WAIAD STEEPLECHASE of £225. About two miles. S—3—BALTRUIN. O.3—T. J Boyle 1 4—I—POLAK STAR. 9.0. car. 9.l—E. J. Jennings - I —4—WHIRR, 9.0— D. A. Hamill 3 Also started: 3-5 Mount Val, lO.IO; 2-6 La Bosa. 9.8; 89 Vitaphone. 9.7; «-2 Matchem, 9.4; 10-10 Neptune. 9.0, car. 9.13; 9-8 Surcoat. 9.0, car. 0.:»; 7-7 Night Scout, 11-11 Gay Deception, 9.0. Half a length; five lengths. Mount Val was fourth. Time 4.20. APARIMA HANDICAP of £300. Six furlongs. 3—3—NIGGER BOY, 7.12, car. 7.9— W. F. Ellis 1 2—S—REBEL MATE. 9.2—M. Ca.ldy . 2 I—2—BAY DUKE, 7.11—C. T. Wilson 3 Also started: 7-S Phalanx, 8.12; 8-8 Top Row, 8.«: 5-1 Spendthrift, 8.5. car. 8.0; fi-6 Strip. 8.1: !)-!) Boaform. 7.12: 4-4 Ortyx. 7.3, car. 7.7; 10 10 Pink Bond. 7.0, car. 7.1*. Xeck: head. Pink Bond was fourth. Time 1.14 1-5. LOXGWOOD ITACK HANDICAP of £200. Sevi-n furlongs. 3—3—COLONEL KOITOE. 7.7, car. | 7.2*— J. L. Strothern lj 7—9—HEIDELBERG 9.B—F. Voieht . 2! 2—I—SOUTHERN SAIL, 7.7, car. 7.4— j W. F, Ellis 3 Also started: .%-."> Merrv Simon, 5.9: 4-4 Aspire. S-7 Royal Stvle. S.">; 9-8 Moonraider, 5.4; ii-0 Cherokee. 8.2; 10-10 Atua Kere, 8.0; 1-2 Asia. 7.13. Three lenjrthf»: long neck. Aspire was fourth. Time 1.27 1-5. RIVERTON CUP of £600. One mile and a quarter. 4—3—WILD CAREER, B.O—C. T. Wilson 1 2—2—PEONY ROSE. B.2—P. Spratt .. 2 I—I—MONAS SONG, 7.13— W. F. Ellis 3 Also started: 3-5 Sailing Lady, 7.10; fi-6 Chirp, 7.0, ear. 7.1; 5-4 Waltoru, 7.0. car. 7.2*. S'eck; length and a half. Waltoru was fourth. Time 2.6 4-5, a race record. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHASE of £500. About three mllos. I—I—BALLY BRIT, 9.5— T. J. Boyle . 1 B—B—TRISOX. 10.3— W. E. Shand 2 2—2—McHEATII, 9.0 3 Also started: 3-4 Toniard. 9.12; 4-3 Arctic Star. 9.7: 5-7 Joy Boa, 7-5 King Willow, 9.0: 6-6 Gay Roa. 9.0, car. 9.15. Three-quarters of a lenjrth; four lengths. Arctic Star was fourth. Time 6.31. VISITORS' HANDICAP of £200. Six furlongs. 2—2—SEA LADY. 7.7— R. E. Humphries 1 3— t —GAY LANCER. 7.9—M. Caddy . 2 4—«—WITHDRAWAL, B.5—A. E. Didha in 3 Also stnrted: 6-5 Triple Cone, 8.13, car. 8.0»; 1-1 Islay Downs. 8.8. and Mondcllo, 7.9 (bracketed): 8-8 Verdure, 7.8; 5-3 Gold Robe, 7.7, car. 7.4; 7-7 Irish Fling. 7.7. Length and a half: two lengths and a half. Gold Robe was fourth. Time 1.15. POURAKINO HANDICAP of £250. One mile. S—J—AMELITA, 7.7, car. 7.4— W. F. Ellis 1 6—s— FIDELIS. 7.11— H. Phillips 2 I—I—BLISSFUL LADY, 7.8 — G. Barclay 3 Also started: 2-1 Lazybones, 8.2; 3-2 StraiKhtdel, 7.10; 43 Rodenr. 7.9. Length: length and a half. Rodeur was fourth. Time 1.40 2-5.

AT WILLIAMSTOWN.

THE EASTER STAKES. WON BY LADY MONTAGUE. MELBOURNE, March 24. The chief event, the Easter Stakes, on the first day of the Williamstown Racirg Club's Easter meeting yesterday, was wen by Lady Montague from U others. The sprint, the Seaside Han-Heap, went to Kaolin from the top weight Muniico and the New Zealand-bred gelding Hilton. Results:— Easter Stakes of £600. one mile and a quarter.—Lady Montague. 7.8 (E. Preston). 1: Rose Princess. 7.4 (S. Burgolne), 2; Bnukshaw (N.Z.-bred). 8.1 (O. Phillips). 3. Fourteen started. Half a length; neck. Time, 2.3 J. Seaside Handicap of £600. six furlongs.— Kaolin, 7.4 (W. Bailey), 1; Manrlco. 9.10 (A. Brensley), 2; Hilton (N.Z.-bred), 9.7 (O. Phillips), 3. Seven started. Half a length; two lengths and a half. Time, 1.101.