SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17401, 11 March 1922, Page 14

SPORTING.

Nominations : for the Cheviot Racing Club's Annual Meeting close on Tuesday next.

The > SJf&r and Marlborough Meetings will ~e" concluded to-day. The acceptances for the Eoeond day's racing at Blenheim augur well for a successful conclusion of the north circuit. The first day's winners have gone up considerably in tho scale, and it should be left for tfhose that were in tho minor places to provido to-day's winners.

The V.Tt.C. Meeting will bo concluded at Flemincrton tn-.'lay Tbu principal event is the King's Plato, a two-mile weight-for-age race, in which all the cracks are engaged. Tho Welkin two-year-olds are proving well-nigh invincible at Flcmington; indeed, with one exception, youmrsu-rs by Mr 33. E. D. Clarke's great horse have won all tho two-year-old races tho meeting, and in tho March Nursery on Thursday all the placo-fiilers were by The Welkin.

Tho nominations for the C.J.C. Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps 1 show an increase on last year of eleven and six respectively, or a total increaso of seventeen. The entries must lie regarded as excellent, with more than tho usual proportion of North Islanders than is customary for tho Autumn fixture. Class is well represented by "Winning Hit, Anomaly, Chimera, Grotesque, Marqueteur, Foo Chow, Insurrection, Palostrina, Sunny Lotih, Pluto, and Sycorax.

It is noteworthy that the names oi' Pluto. Egotism, and Vespucci appear in tho nomination lists, for both tho Christchureh and Auckland Easter Meetings.

■ Tho nominations received by tho Auckland Racing Club for its two principal events at Easter time arc very good, both in numbers and quality. Silver Peak, Sunny Loch, Egotism, Vespucci, ftnd Pluto represent the South Island, the groat majority of tho Worses enlaced coming from Auckland, Hawke's Bay, and Taianaki. Sunray, "tho winner of the Omaranui Hurdles at iNapier yesterday, is a six-year-old bay gelding by Fort William— Dazzling, Early in the season Sunray established 9 great record for consistency, for in his fir6t nine races lie won seven and was second in tho remaining two. His next six starts provided two second?, which, added' to Jim win yesterday ; make the son of Fort William appear a vcry -useful sort. Dazzling, the dam of Sunrav, is by Sir Lancelot—Dazzlo by Hotckis.9—llndiant Tiy Robinson Cnisoe,'so a. half-sister to California, and Goldfinder.

Communicate, tl»s -h inner of tho Esk Hack Handicap is o three-year-old bay gelding by Gazelej*—Communique. Yesterday's race provided hia second won in six. stafts this season. , The Napier Clip winner, Sycprax, has .'.unluoky in £ood handicaps' sin c e winning the principal race on the second day of the" Hawke's Day Bummer Meeting; - Syporaa, wJio is a five-year-#3 tyack mare by King ajark—Witchet, ian,lweli ftt the Wellington Cup meetsigns, one I She was es in the itlifyi; and ick of the ;ootl class ted : ahovo . tho first; fir of the ■ by Oj'mea fit* tho Mijs season, SB, having em starts, Ming five a JSpnny,, srts, a poa Bpnown, i. fefciWe* \ WW tow,

pears the natno of Duetti&te, who is owned in America, was bred in France, is at precent trained in England, and will he ridden by an English jockeyDaetiisto is the champioa steeplechaser in the U.S.A., and his owner, Mr J. E. Widener, is hoping this year to achieve one of his greatest ambitions, to own :be winner of the cross-country blue riband. Duettiste could not be in better hands, for ho is the only representative of the formidable Lewes stable presided over by B. Escott. Dyettiste will bfr ridden bv A. Escott, son of the trainer. and is set to carry list 121b, Sir Huon being top weight with 12ft "lb- Last yerr's'winner, iShawn Spadah, Ims 12.-t 31b. Richard W'octton demonstrated at the last Moorefield Meet'Hyx (X.Cs.W.) that he has lost none of his craft, for liw brought- oft a MKecpsfu i coup •with the fntir-war-olfl English fillv, Peronilla, bv Lonowand —I'rclnkn. The staff work in the betting ring was worthy of the master-hand, and the filly went from au outside price t» a firm favourite by sheer weight of money. Mulcnhy, the latest apprentice in Australia to show promise, has gone the shiiy> way ah other nottble Australian horsemen or late. _ I 1 vo months suspension for i: c-utting ill" ct Moorefiehl was his lot.

The latest achif-verner.f) of the champion Australian pony Precious Dust _ is to win the 1-1.2 Hnndicp'o r'; Ascot wit.N 12st, tasting the half mile behind in -18ijsoc-. '•Archer," in the ''Australasian," says that not since Carbine'b Melbourne Cup has any horse received guch a. Reception as did Eurvthmic after .his Futurity Stakes victorv. In describing the finish he says that Wish Wynne hung on tenaciously, but as Eurythmic does not draw away in races, once lie has a race in hand, it was difficult to judge whether bo was all out or not. B. Lewis evidently does not agree with the stipendiary stewards on the question of .looking round, his last difference of opinion costing him £lO This was on Hosina, for when oasi'y winning the V.A- ' C. Alnia. Stakes, he looked round several times in the straight. This last was the third offence, for Lewis had teen first of all warned, and was then fined £5 for trying to find the rest of the field when Furious was winning tho V.R.C. Oaks.

NAPPJIt PARK E C/S AUTUMN

MEETINGI.

(PnESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)

NAPIER, March' 10.

The Napier Park Racing Club's Autumn Jlostiqg was opened to-day in beautiful weathor and before a large jitfcndance. Good dividencls were pfiid, and thoj-e was splendid racing. Not a. single first favourite won during tlio day, in fact most of them finished oi}t oi a place. #15,810 wail put thjcugU tho totali9ator as against £21,187 pn. tho corresponding day last year, a decrease of #5368. Results OMApiAJsUI ■ HURDLES HANDICAP, of 175 sova; ljm-"3unray 10 C J: Woinba 10 7 •2; Whanoko 9 9 3. Raffle 9 12; Bairnsdale 9; and Tornea 9 also started Won by two" lengths. Time, 3ra 17e. ESK HACK HANDICAP, of 160 tove; 6f path 8 H 8. R.uruwai 9 4; Landbird 9; Barrier 8 33; Suspicion.7 .1?; Bli3sfulnesg 78; and Moreau 6- ? also etarted. • Won by a length. Time, lm IB 4-ss. ' JsAPIER CUP HANDICAP, of 600 sovs;

second 70, thir4 30. lira. 0. H. C&lo'a l.Jfc m pyoOToa, by King Marie—Wltchet: Gyra 133 .' R. lteed 1 H. Gibba's J>, c Hyrax aged 7 7... .. 2 li. McKenzie'a b m Paoanui 6yra 7 "10 .. 3 ' Kgata 9 9; ftfolyrjens BJ2; GasbagS 11; Anomaly 8 10; Truthliil 8 .41 Prim* Jewel 7 2; Hookah 8 13: Bggtfod ft It) Zircon 6 10; Actifid- 6 10; ana Martini 6 7 also etatted.

[ . JTrutlifui,. Anomaly,' and Ngata formed tho dfviaion fof. eijf fujlonga, when. Ryxa? flfwrax ewb »a 4» av wward mm.. by two leitgtns from Hyras,. Paoanui third, «bv»} ; of—RSlJg'A; Tr»>inpet« 7. 7 Is Good ; SpojrtVßS- VlyeUa 8 10 8. Uproew 9 13; ; apl4 Liffht 8 3; Rapine 7 7; Diajnond Ring 77; ana Th«> Linnet $ 7 also started. Gold Light- was icfs , at the poai. Won by two lenfjrtb®.. Tin». |«i 2 Bfe. ;• . ' i WE&TER HANDICAP of .175 eova; 7f-~ Queens Up 8 0 I; Hyftua 8 10 2; Lord JJhiskerry 8 6 3, Tigrinia 9 13; JtaJcere 9 13; Bodyguard 8 11; Jfaurangi 8 10; Eartbebiue 8 9; W«den 8 6; arid Foat 8 2 alaoatartod. Ilwds idjTidoi . tlje fat, Hue*, Time, 1m 88 g-6a, j ■■ , v WAICBJS HACK SCUBB7, «f 160 m*r», might 9; Si—My«tfco ». -Horgea. Merry. Bells, MUrule, Whariti, Big Chits!, Red Stag, Qseen'e Ferry, aod Bartftii 1 git? »ta*M. • A good jtaci* to ,tb# j>c»t xwlied. ! in MjvtfM. frfonißf t>y » Inf 4 ]&cwpe s B;M;S wi/xm PI in 9 J: W»b Hope 89 2; )fam&7 90. PatuW 6U; Cormpxi' tot :fi'M?:wtetmprs .By- Fer» HE; b ky wmosr3 U} &J«w Uf» 7.7j ,%»t» 7 7; andiWill Prosjwr 1 f tSfio Wm comfortably by two lengtfis. T*m«, lm <<a. fX-YING el 280 «**; eepond JO, 9D, 61, ■ ■ git flap, Hujjtstfe A j Creurn Qm by . vtem %* 9 ft. l fc g pjrinc# Randall T.-6 2 , i? 9 jC9aot Soyi»J 7 8 4;.ypJwj»eiJs} dfrflfbm §P; w4 JJarrjcr S 7 aiao jrtartwby » Ifli 14 9-^. SECOND DAT'B ejHASU SPB9&E3, pi 1715 WvaJ w-irtnidJibd 8 13} ii; Cow>: 8 19i Wurptttt 8 4; "Wlita gppt 1 Wi Swphjm 7 JO; Itesun 7, iUWtPAP, of 809 )». Mid » 8 W; 6 B; Hyjrw 8 J; Of( Paoanui 8; Prinpp Aotifld B U; W<m » U; M«tt,nl 6 9. WisTOCA?. 150 iw; <o r tw>W; Yiyell* 6 10; Xfejf'# '-Truowk? 8' 8; <Jood Sport 8 1; 6> goufjbjyw. Pooa 7 ?; F OTW pod Of SOO bot»; WWdWM»Vpr# 9*9; <®w»n» Up « «i J3SJjr»y 8 |flt P*rtlMr)»fne 0 7; 8 7; r £otd Miwkerry 8 6; Woden 8 3; Corret--6; Pfttttki 8; Ashler 9; WwtvrsrF „ 'TIOMt HACK HANDICAP, C { JSO BO^,; »; QiMp'eFviy e 6; Jlfm Bolls ■Q 5; Moieaa 6 5; Whariti 8 6. STEWARDS' .SACK WELTER HAKDIOAPj of 176 aoraj 7f—lM)iaertfttion 9 lj; 9J.1 BUek Art 8 >W; Gptt**vmfoit 8 8; WWte Eop<s 8 6; Antl« 8 3; Sj Vfbm/ko 8 ?; %Btki> 8 1; ( .-j'."..' 1 ' '

Biu»fultM» 7 12; Marcus . 7 10; Marmj 7 9; Block Tea 7 7; We.wata, 7 7; Vill Prosper 7 7. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of 225 sqrs; 6f—Grotesque 8 3; Fulsome 7 18; Pnnce Jewel 7 11; Prince fesdaH 7 11; Astenna 7 8; Crown Gem 7 8; Civilfonn 7 8; Ruruwai 6 7; Chant Royal 6 7.

MASTBRTON B.C.'S fiJTSJJKN MEETING. (press association telegram.) Af x STKRTQy. March 10. Tlio following acceptances have been ie"tIUAL STAKES, of 100 govs; weight-for-g"o; Hi Sagacity, Wakatere, Heriimw. Te Jvuvi, Conflict, Uel'.anicc, Grecia, and Merry ■ Dav. TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of 100 soys; f.t— Jackaroo 9; Edendale 8 11; Kilreid 8 6; Mataraka 7 8; Melting Moment 78; HcduH 7 7; Satin 7; Maropa 6 10; Basso 6 10; Bert Band 6 7. ' . j,s FLYIXfi HAXDICAP. oi 130 sovs; <S.Chimnra 10 3; Backshecfh S 13; Canyon 8 1; Afikori 7 18; Martian Miss 7 7; Matatua 7 5: Mountain' Match 7 5. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 230 sovs; lim —Vagabond 0; ICilgour 8 3; Eaperance 3 2; Bitters 7 7; Matatua,.. 7 3; Snub 7 2; bur juvenile handicap, of no sovs-, sf— Pancus 9 6; Wairnrapa 8 i; Bllroe » d, Wj.eten 7 7;' Deroulede 7 3; Mentho 6 1-; Lady Dulcinea 6 12; Stream 6 12; Bonnie ICutbb G I*2. WASTEHTOiC WELTER HANDICAP, o. ieo sovs; Tf—Sir itoaebery 11 D; Birkcnella 10 9; Misty Wave 1) 7; Blue Hall 0 C; Jsative Call 0: Merrimas 9. STEWARDS' HAXDICAP. of 330 eova. 7f—Little River 9 3; Probate 8 1»; VaaUkov 3 8; Matatua. 7 13; Edendalo i t. Merry Day 0 7. .... • DASII HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; of— Jackaroo 9 5; Douceweut 8 8; Matareka 7 13; Melting Moment 7 12; Ambitious 7 12' Sctin 7 4; Hellenice C 12; Gold Pan 6 12; Giecia G 12; Lady Pan 6 12; Merrimas C 12; Wakatere 6 12.

OPUNAKE E.C.'S ANNUAL meeting-. (PBKSS. ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) PLYMOUTH, March 10. The following acceptances have bf>e» reC *HAOK HURDLES, of 209 eovs; llmBanogua 10 H; Fibre 10 1; bdenholm a 8. llastie 95; ltangiata 93; Hr.low J -K-ato a tKEbl& HACK HANDICAP, of ISO sovs; (iJf T -Volub.(! U Active 8 13. Croasilra 8 2; Big Push 8 2; Skylight 7 13, Ardath 7 9; Master Mick 7 7; Interest .7 4, Dusky Queen 7 2; Valdma 7OPONAK.U CUP, of 350 sova; Um-Eg; mont Park 9; Income 8 6; Kareao 8 1, Passin' Through 7 9; Alteration 7 7; Sunny Jim 6 13; Watercall 6 7. . ELECTBIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovij Si—Big Push 9; Mjxtnro 8 12; Hon 89; Lot ed Ono 8 S; Pouma 84; Rangiata 8 1; Lady Paa 8; 'War Xurso 7 12; Otapawa 7 J2; Parkuian 7 11; Domage 7 11; Wild Harp 7 11; Alice Jlontroso 7 111 Eoohft 7 II; Unole Dave 7 II; Cymrae 7 11; Huipoto 7 11; Miss Boauforto ' 11; Lady Pat 7 11. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; ft;—lncome 9 2;. Karego 8 8; Voluble 7 8; Festive V 8: Irapuka, 7 6; Arniorel 7; Leithfle!d 6 13; Mutture £ 7. WELTER HACK HAWDJTCAP, of 150 sovs; 7f—'Voluble 10; Active 0 9; Velooiform 8 13; Mollecn Opo 8 11; Skylight 8 9; Mastrr Mick 8 7; llangawai 8 6; Country Lifo 8 4; Interest 8 3; Hftllow 8 2; Dusky Queen 8 Kato 8 2; Generous 8; Watercall 8; Eucador 8; Semper Idem 8; Prico 8. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 6f—Crossfire 9; Big Push 9; Hori 8 8; Ardath 8 8; Pouma 8 4; Interest 8 4; Valdina 8; Ot»paw* 7 12; Qeparom 7 13; Psrkman 7 12 j liady Pfit 7 13; Firs Brigade 7 13} Dignity 7 12; Misa Bsauforto 7 J2; W*r -Nurse 7 12. MAIDEN PL4TE, of 100 aov»; "weight-for-age; 7f—Price 0 ]% Watercall 8 I; Dignity 9 1; Eucador 8 1; Cymro 9 1; Batiogua 9 1; Kilkelly 0 1; Naughty 9 1; Generoua 9 j Bpohfl 8; Semper Idem 8 11; Dainty Pearl 8 3; Dom»ge 8. ,

OANTBBBW J.C.'S AUTUMN MEBWfr. " , 3?ti« following noqwaftticna km be<i» ro-«eivefl:-r • .- "• U«J3A? AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1600 . ■ ' Bova. Jim.' Anomaly 1 • ~ Watlika •' Winnipg Hit ■ w>aiua ila^atny, Wliippinffßoy,-Winkla tvilgou r Ji'oo Chow Cold Steel Uenerat Insurrection Kadiant Advanoo jlartial Dawn light Strategy Qaabag Tfutniul Brince MwQuest . . Vespucci . tiari feoion ■ Egotism ' Songbird , Mythology Pluto Sycoras PaieetTina> lfilmoon v < lied Gown (JBiiAX EASU'iSK HANDICAP, of 1600 eovs. 7t. AwwjwJy Alaodug . Vesnucqi Chimej*- Btifa Bc*n» Ikowm Little Bltm PJutp Blwtowl MfekW w * h^ J BumrCmw silver Pftflto &m* Bad Mi«« liijsio Bosedfty L CJeftn.Bwwp Winning Hit gunny Ltxb Aakw gcrjmmago Bon bp«B Clea«attt» Whipping ' BW» . ; Jiirouaonta Boy Wtokit RSjSj - Advmm» . ffiwt*rd P«t StiU S» , Baeferfjeesh Col4 St»l Badiiwit - ' - * Songbbd Gwbag I/ight Horatius (rjotecqu® Canyon Tat&u Tat^u

ATJOBXAtfP JkfS/B AVmJWX £- :■■ (sracria w ■■■:' 4l ha PMcsfJ.^) following nonuwtjwM i»ve «ea xt> StSmW HANDICAP, ci 2000 wvs. lm; vZvmi gpl4_Kip •"*■ Cl«aA»nta o«offr»y Prince Mar» Aatari -W>p«. . •_-.««;. . AbauTduw Ipmirection. Silver ItW XratUul - -*: ■'tiilwr-. i'Mk: SipiMly - - 'Buni?? iocb ji pltefcmail 3t«fojM>ry . ' ■ • - fc>u»»y t>on>er jiolrneiuc Inmateta »r084w004 High* Bw ? I ltc f u , r J Ciitaifaan ' Pwwraa re? ? ilWtialD*w» Stoat* Coasted ppT#tot , i?w*t , ; . : Banger Zon* Fflxt Bwl lutocful Still Scft Loyal Irish Iwom? : Vm& iMxtj Fuwpwe Uationftl Abbey Gfgbfts Rouen 'JLinoJjoro. Grotesque Boy#l Be* Egotism, Golden Stammer • V«epucci Bubble Sycoxwc I*lnto - AUTUMN HANDICAP, of KOO W™. tt». p#»g»rZ°w> Truthful ' ; Insurrection Cold Steel' Radlunt , JUwojnatwn Suimy X»och , Wght l" e( W.. Prince Mar- Anomaly L&ndjlwa- • tisa BoomwHy J^nB»?»f«ljoe Strategy ; Srovlwood , Btcotor , Cutwwiodia Mght Tub* 6 tar land Marti*! vS*? ftaj«n P»w»' zrr° „ , Bftoefn} Bgoti»m , Unci® Ned , Fort Begal . Perfect D&y paeffMii Gttbas ■ Pent® Vespucci GtenfliiDßy - W«*« OetMfite : ' «*» AskMt Gold K»p Tjnohoro Atf» Lvral Khublai Klmx WM Tank Aet»r« '/•• : Stork ■■ ."ys» : [ T.O.'S AXtfVAL

MEETBW. " (JBSSB ABSOPUTION TEMCSiM.) BLEXHExM. March JO. j -■ The Marlbdrtugh Trotting Club's Annual ■Jloeting was held in splendid weather, the overnight rainVhaving no appreciable effect, tin th»We,Th«w wM a lSrge attenriance, and the totaliflatoy handled £11,453, as p gainst £13.741 l«flt wear. Results: v trtit. HANDICAP (in hamw), of 85 Bova; 4ain cli»»i ljm—-Eiken *' Darideon Is. Belle of Bombay BGrds bhd 2; TaM IStfa bhd 3. Lady/Bosemsr- «*; Linda Dillon ecr; Rit» W«od aer; Lady don 24rde bM; and Bann 2olock 48 a»o •tarted. Won by tw»-length*. Tune, 3n» 53». * 'WATEBLEA HANDICAP fin harness), ol lOOwvs; 8.52 class; l|m— Wyoming ecr >. A. Bwunont J; Blue Star 12yda bhd 8; Waia Bo» 48yds bbd 3. Harewood ecr; .Pearl Cojtmado Iflyde oad; Wirey 21; 3I»i»o« 785 Taw«* «4;'Bsß«pp«aTa»<» B6; and Myrtl¥rL»a! ISO »l«i «t*rt«d. As •ay win» #«T. TB»«i Ss* 40». BTEWABDB' HANDICAP , (in w4dlo), ©t MB «*>: 4«tfn dm\ llm—Lady Tniy3ty*la S. Aniurii i; Majc* Election 84ya* bbo 2; Wydf Uid 8. otbeTl Hall sor; liar*thfci •«; Cabinet 48yds 55T; Ti»y M"ob AO; Ljrn* 84; Victor "Hot* lM; and So*hiß«<w 168 also etartad. Won by twinty tonrth* 'Kmc, am 4* w*. maX-BOBOI7GH EAKDICA3? o#Ummm), of .300 o<w*, smfa cJaea- Sm. A . J*. Berkett'eWkg Propria* by Advance . . -.Fnehsia aged ecr .. .. OwnerD T. G. Fox's «h 1 DoUy Dilh» 4ywo4yda . ! bbd '•• ' •• «• • McLennan 3 Y. Albom'e «h m ljw Mtii aged 48yd* bbd .. .. .. On« 8 ( Taxation ecr: Kate ZolocSc ecr; Proud 'Lo«an l2yd« bhd; Leila, D«nTer 86; Brent Junior TO alas started. " ■; Vfoa'by "eerenlength«. Tine, 4m <7 8-s*- • LADIES' BBACELET (in harness), of 85 som;' imin class; ljm—Bella of Bombay

60vd= bhd L. BerkfKt 1; Dcpalion »cr 2; Jeimie Wood l£2yds bha 3. Belgian Kin? sc?; Foxeer SCyds bhd; and .uuon 132 also started. on by three iengths. T 'PRESIDENT'S ' HANDICAP (in' harness', of 100 60vs; 5.20 class; ,2yds bhd J. McLennan 1; Dillon S. 120vda bhd 2 , CJrace Grattan scr 3. Moyageo, Pete Peter Tiny Moon, and Lyur were scratched. \\ on bv a, length and a 'calf. Time, 5m 8 4-os. DASH HANDICAP "-n harness), of iCO gore- 2.29 class; lro—Ahuriri scr J. Br/ce iun 1; Handsome La 4 24yds bhd Anma Black EC' 3. Kate Zolock, Plain Boa®, Golden Sun* Biwakft Belli, Myrtle Leaf, Dolly Dillon, and Sir Elmo were (.cratched. Won by s length and a half. Time, 2m 209, a~ Australian rccsra for a. two-year-old. FAHEWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 83 sots: 3.11 class: ljiu-lmpenal Boy scr X Stewart 1; Pearl Coronado scr 2; Taw era 60yd« b'n-i 3. Lady Beldon, Bits. Wood, E«scuo, Willowvere, and Handsome Lad wore scratched. Won by four lengths. Time, 3m 2 "' 5S ' NOTES ON THE RACING. Eileen Dii'ion vp« sent out & warm, order for the Trial Handicap, with which proceediiig opened, and j'latiueci tlio coiiftd&iK© placed in her, for she was first to gel into her stride, and wa3 never hoadod. A smasn in front of the stand somewhat spoiled the race. Bann Zolock. when racing through the £ald to get ua with the leaders, camm into collision with'Piita Wood, and Lady Beldon fell over the wreck. The winner was driven) tvilh a lot in reserve, and could havo put up faster time if anything had extended her. Pear! Coronado was a good favouritp Jor the Waterlea Handicap, but spoilt ncr chances with a flerics of bad breaks in th® first half-mile, and. after getting to within' striking distance at the tail end of the race, failed when extra pressure was called foT.' Wyoming, who was given very little chqnce by the public, got into her 6tride at tho fail of tlio flag-, and had a nice Mead from Harewood and Plain Rose when tho straight was reached. Thenceforward alio was never in danger. Half a mile from tho finish Wirey, Plain Koso, and Pearl Coronado were all in a bunch behind tho leader, and in tha last few ttrides Bhio Star, coming from' the back, headed Plain Rosa for second place. The winner, who paid a very nice price, is a useful mare, and showed plenty of pace.

The Stewards' Handicap saw another disappointment for the nubjjc, who made fhtf Cheviot mare Tiny Moon a very warm favourite. She was in a bad mood, however, refused to psftle down, and took no Teal part Jn the race. Ladv Tory, followed by Major Election, was soon well clear oi the field, and tho former, trotting very steadily, m marked contrast to her .Nelson performance, won with tho greateset of ease by twenty lengths. Major Election, wiieit challenged for second money by Asia in the straight, brol?o badly and allowed Aeja to get the verdict by half a length. Victor Hora was fohrOi. Bothmoor and Lynj( trotted badly, and Asia/ spoilt her ch&nce at the start,

There wero heavy acratchings in the Marlborough Handicap, but still a iiel4 of eight paraded, of whom Leila Demver was established favourite, Doily Dillon, Progress, and Taxation being the outsiders of tho ,field). Progress and Kate Zolock started sinartly, whilo Leila Denver, thd favourite refused to strike a gait, 4iid mado hor position hopeless from tho start- When half a roilo ha<J been covered Progress had drawn fewfty trom Jiate Zoiofk, most prominent of the others being Dolly Dillon and Aprea Moi, When half tho journey had beon covered Progress was well clear of Kate at u. considcrablo distance coming Dolly Dillon and Aprea Moi together. JYom this out mattora woro easy lox Progress. Dolly Dillon put in a fine run over th© last threw furlongs, and drew ahosd of Kate Uolock and Proud, Logajj, but jt was unavailing, .ua Progress had a lot in hand, and won comfortably by seven lengths in tho smart time of 4min 47 3-sth sec, thereby im.prorjnsr on bis handicap timo by ove r ten seconds. ' Proud Logan was fourth. Tho Winner is trained at Nelson by L. Berbett, the trainer of tlio record aividcnd-payer, )Vairos. Belle. Tho winnor showed; a. big improvident ovc r his earlier esaays, Doljy DiUon put 'up her best eflort to date in covering th» two mile© in 4mjtt 47gec.

' Dcmalion waa ma4a % warm order for the Ladies' Bracelet, but there was good support for JJell© of Bombay and Foxeer,. Belgian. King, ft well-kncwn grey, who was in a Blenheim 1 hansoni cab, jumped off smartly and led past tho stand with, something in hand, from DemaJipn and Bella-of Bombay. At the turn the Bomliay mare eeo ond place, and in the back stretch g o t Belmeaeurc, and drawing aw#y won very comfortably. The cabborw was done with at tho far bend, and tbe favourite beat jiinv into the »traight. Jenny Wood came with a groat run over tho last furlong," and Secured third .place.- Belgian King was fourth. ' Carbinea was offered for gale ■at (Miction thia morning, and Fox refused a' bid of £270, stating that his reserve was £3OO. This may have helped the publics in sorting out the jtnaro »b a good thing' for the President's Handicap, and they established her a. solid favourite. She duly delivered the goods after .a, fine exhibition of trotting, brbell Hall waa first off the mark,. followed by Tahi, Carbines, and Dilloa S. Carbinoa Jed into the straight 'a length ahead of Dillon and the latter again broke at the critical mornent, the favourite securing the victory by a length and a half. Grace Gratian wm «, length back third, and Victor Hov» fourth. ■ The Dash Handicap brought out AJwriri, Itwo-year-old from J. Bryce'a stable, who '-bad evidently' bcen ecnt up especially for th« event. The yonajrstet, who was making his first appearance in public, is a handsome eon of Cathedral' Chime- and Muricata. JJo noticed by the public, and down te a short price, : and won' from e?id to end like a good one. Plain Peter showed th« way round the corner to Ahuriri and Revolia., but <mce the baek stretch, was reached, the youngster drew ahead and won yejy easily, after stalling off ,a..challansre in the straight by Handsome Lad. The winner won the event with such sase *a to suggest that be will make r- name for himself- Hip peiformanee wai? hailed by competent judges ns one of 'the best efforts bo far put forth by a two-year-old in tho Dominion, and his time, tfmift 90s«o, is . an Australian record for two-year-old. ' : i field of fourteen paraded for the Farewell Handicap, and Pearl Oewaiado. was made a red-hot favouiite, the only others at all favoured being Daily Dillon and Wirey. The public, however, reokoned without Mr F. Pearce'a Imperial Boy, who romp, ed home. Imperial Boy took charge a* the field settled, down .to work, and led Harewood and tha favourite round-the wokPearl Coronado *•» on the winner's hwl« en terms' the. straight, but broke and let perial Boy win-.by about four lengths, Tawer* w»s about the same distanoe further back third, and Plain Hose fourth.

TIMAWT TBOT'i'ING OX.XTB'3 AUTUMN MEETING. (SFEOIAI TO "THE Pr.ESS.") TIMART7, March 10. The following nominations .have been re"aMATEUR HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 eovs; for unhoppled trotters; IJro—G&lirido Brook, Dandy Lyons, Sherry, Ma Otero, Bon Lou, Wftldra., Alpha Wilkes, Canol Jfothcliild, Hostage, Panama, Gay Chiid, Bon Scntv, Chaucer, Pleasant Belle, Bocdo, Wjijgarde, Culvejdep, Ng&pww, Keljnan, King 'William,, Ravenaworth, Peter Mom, cfixry Blofliom, Prinz, Civile, Chesterchild. Kitsing Cup. TRIAL HANDICAP (in haniees), of 160 eoros Um—Both Loc&ndo, Ttoyal Oak, Kilmtrnock, Dusky Boy, Turmoil, Princo Swithin, Dhan Vandee, Wild Madam, Prospect, Plain Bill. Melwande, Lady Freda, Veronay Myrtle Wilkes, Bay PiDon, Peeeimiat, Piny Yolo, J/ticky Dillon, Soldier's Vote, Imslii, Crion Farg, Ratferty, Lady Trafalgar, Orsova, Edith.Chjm«, Becky Logan, Mistress Ww> bend, Jimmy Chimes, Meddler, John Bull, Whitebait, Brown Chequer, Bella. Visto, Oboo M. Wilkes, Tiger, Tiger Mao, Bingenette, Waipero, Irish Whisper, Wirey, Vera s Dollj Doris Dillon, Fireman. •TIUAKU HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 >ova; 4.40 cloee: 2m—Bell Fashion, Peter King, Bunduia,. Vile. Plewant Jlount, Lady Joan, Lord Lytton, Thisend&le, Betrayer, The Dingo, Emperor, Prince Lyons, Friazoro. Downaaat, M®mlle, Sympathy, Hannah 11., Star Queen, Qoldetream, Norm* Dillon, Tatsy Dillon. Ben Mao, Brake's Drift, Peter Mac, Wild Briar, Embracer, Child® Pointer, Glen Mavis. Legacy, Stormy. SEADOWN ILANDICAP(in otddle), of 150 eov»; 8.40 cl«sa; ljm—Tickletoe, Linden, Buahcliildi, Dhan, Erio Kotheeiuld, Avenue, Canadian Club, Outstep, Brest Junior, MelH . Msh*ne, Two Belie, V«rona, Tene» rifle, Not Out,. Phil Smith, Bins Boy, Dillcjr Shine, Gold Chimes. Huia, Bird, Drum Major. Placid, Binges Wilkes, Mood Drift, Dusky Dillon, Olire Hnon, Jti»tre«, Jessie Fraaer, Calnmeae, Whitebait, Bast Corwado, Bell* Tjgta, Kilmaiscok, WMpero, Sewnoant, BillyDillon, Medallion, Jock w<K>bes& DollS ■BfiibA. SaU'l Qftttinff, TEMUKA HANDICAP (in bKJwas), of »0 met 5.5 ehm; unaoppled trottew; law um Norrii, Diameter, Maohere, Peter Mo Mißan. Sisr WiMmoor, Parole Bsll», The Squire, Clonnwl, Wild B*be, Toddy Wilkes, Joyful, Proodata, Boa Boaty, Kola Bell, Culver den. St. Quintin, Lottie Direct, Winder Why, Rankin, Kanriri Chief, Guhinea, Paul Htton, Miss Corn*, Kelman, Peter Morn, Knafey Cnp, Gnmn. . . "WASSDYKB HANDICiI? (is hiratfls), of MO sora; 2.5S daw; ljm—Peter King, Vilo, Lonebird, Betrayer, Sakombe, Fernmoor, Bigamist, CHiMwood, Proa Pointer," Princo Lyenfc PriiiKca, Gladeye, Florence la Badie, Bell Logan, Elsie Gay, Tommy Direct, Star

' Queen, Marvelle, Bundura, Royal Chance, *«rm» Dillon, Ben Mac P|ayboy, Dotal, air-, rjidr Teddingtor., Danly Itose, Em-irici-r, Ben Oh™, Mis® Edith, Great Hope, . HANDICAP (in 200 I 4Ag f]aes; 2m —Peter King, Oaktiut, Wild Thvrmi, Madeline, l;crn•nror Delta, Brie Kotlisehuc, Adair, Grey-*e-ie Koyal Chancr. Lady Icddington, v jv Paul Huon, Calnmeie, Bon Durfae, ! Effifmngen; Wourt, Greet Hope. Lucky : P FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), oi "CO 60V3; 2.20 class; lm-Daudy. Chime*, e i \1 p„trova Bigamist, Cammie, ChildCk Canadian* Club, Olfotep, FiS la Badie. Hiram Galindo, W<\f C nS r o ne Tomiiiy bi*ct, Coal Ki»«r, fia/ yorma Dillon, *oprauo DoraTV. v arr i, Pater Mac. Wnvmn;; ICS- ii»»r i ¥~ rf ' *' m s ~ ' Duke "Whips, Glen Avis.

tbotting notes. _ . A nrrivod ' from the Korth in Prmce Ath k and went into 'd 6 &XVable. Tho half-brother to Li'ttli Ka»ri possesses a fins turn of speed, .lionid not be long in. getting on the winning list- t i n „ 0 { taa Committee of ♦l vL- r Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, tho New Zealana m tho Jt ,vas reserved Eaatcr Meeting, P™ l r fthi yard 3 system for the com^ "I S GaUacher has made a ftart on a threey *LoVlin" bv Denver Huon from WoodK dfm of Cleigh. The youngster is a bay in colour, with a .good turn of speed, Mid looks like ooming to hana q Willie Lincoln is a regular attendant at Addington. Yesterday H Berry worked him with the straps on, and the Bon of Lord Elmo and Mary Lincoln did what wag oskcJ of him in it satisfactory manner. ~ Mrs T'' C. Allington hta placed Bothbell in S. GalMier'a hands lo be prepared or future raoirThe son of Harold Rothschild is very light in condition, and will require building up before he is ready to race. Progress, winner of tho Marlborough Haaoicap° at Blenheim yestorday, is _an aged ge'.cluifr bv Advance from Fuchsia, owned apd trained by L- Berkett, of Nolson. This was. hii' first wip. 1 , It is reported that thf> of Harold Biirwood missed the 1 second payment for tho New Zealand Trotting Derby. \ Dolly Dillon, who actsd as runner-up to Little Pointer in tho principal race at Nelson, again filled the samo position to Progress ut Blenheim yesterday. W. J. Smith has two four-year-o'.d pacers by Brent Luanda in work at Addington—a filly from lAss Effle Bells and a gelding from Doror.hy D.,, dam of Peter Jackson, Harold D., and Gold Queen. Both aro natural pacer», and already show promise. Proud At a, who showed good form at the \rest Coast holidays mc-etings, has been recommissioned by J. Diyell. VICTORIAN BRIIEDEE DEAD. (By CabV—Press Assaojation—Copyright.) (Australian and N.//. Cable Association.) MELBC'URNE, March 10. The death is announced of Mr John V. Smith, proprietor of thf\ luiarangi Stud. Ho bicvl Wallace, Trafalgar, and other successful racers.