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SPORTING.

" J, "WJiflc tho fields for th* Gteat Easter } Autumn- Handicaps have not j * materially lessened, the acceptances re- -' seived ior the minor events on the "* first day of the Canterbury J.C.'s Meet- >: ing'are a little disappointing. The defections ot General Advance from the Great Easter and Vespucci, General Advance, and Martial Uawn from the Great Autumn, have not made any real difference to either race, and both the big handicaps should provide stirring contests. Mr G. D. Greenwood hold* a particularly strong hand in the two classic events —the Champagne Stakes and "Challenge Stakes—with Farceur and Tressayr, and Gloaming and Farceur to carry his colours, ana bis repre- " sentatives will doubtless monopolise the betting in both races. A pleasing fea- ? tnre is the hundred per cent, acceptance for the, Kildaro Hurdles, as. opposed to the trio left in the Sockburn Handicap, and the half-dozen in the CoorteDay Welter. The Autumn Plate is always an, interesting race, and promises to supply a useful .field, while the RusdeV Plate and Gimcrack Handicap look likely to provide good contests. 3s»» South African sporting writer "fjjiedettei" protests against the growing- practice on Durban racecourses of jockeys walking their horses to the post t after cantering past the stands. His further complaint, in that, the horses are"-led for the jockeys while '' the latter converse with their friends down the course, savours of real laxity, but there seems no real. objection to ihe top-weight*—or the light-weights for that matter—being eased of part of their load until the actual starting tune of the race. This custom is _quite general in New Zealand, there < is no- ' thing in the rules either for or against > it.

„ Tho: official handicapper for the Dur--1 * Tjan, area in South Africa had been subjected to not a little severe criticism, -' '"but he scored decisively at the last *, -meeting before the mail left, for out i''"' of the eight events, two resulted in «~ dead-heats, three in short head ver- "' diets, while of tho others one was won '% V half a length, one by three-quarters > ' of a length, the only easy win being r that of Loch Quoich, who, getting four 1 _ lengths the best of the start, ultimate- , >„ ly'woniby 2J lengths. 1 <S, ' *Two or three steeplechasers which ~, .'hjtd to be destroyed at the Nice races ,* I' ia? February were purchased by local \, s hutcHets for loyers of horse flesh. The butchers advertised their purchases exv\ tensirely, giving the names of the horses, probably with a view to enable s''.their unfortunate backers to get some Jubilee (whfl won the Derby 1 Edward when Prince of Wales B'O%JTOQO> is at the head of the list ot Mcwinnitig stallions in the Argentine for though he is now 26 years sXold-he is rery well, and as vigorous as Sgever. No fewer than 23 of hie progeny |%Faced*'l;he starter last season. Cyllene in order, and Craganour third. that the added the 1928 A.J.C. Derby is ||yto Be-SOO&'-sovs, so that the'owner of jWill receive, including the between ,3600 and 7000 Breeders' Plate and Gimto 2000 sovs, announceshould 'jiave some appre.with stakes of ibis should not be any Spring or Autumn Handicap, M WM%at and quality|^Bß^^^^slS r in r about'equal proof t&e^howes record for Snaa Merry Hampton. Lady is raomg in

Australia. Mistress Biddy had won tho previous time out at Rosebery. The two hitherto unbeaten Wborak colts Salrak and Soorak were each defeated at Kosehill. It is stated, however, that the race would benefit both of them and they can be expected to strip a great deal better when thev go to the nost for the A.J.O. Sires Produce Stakes on Saturday next. Paonui was withdrawn from all engagements at the Auckland meeting at 10.40 a.m. yesterday, Foxglove from the Steeples at 9 a.m., and Danger Zone from the Easter and Eden Handicaps at 4.10 p.m. CANTERBURY J.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING. The following final payments have been received: — GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. 7f. . et. lb. «t- lb ; Vespucci ..9 5 Battle Scene .. 7 5 Phito ..9 3 Bon Spec .. 7 o Songbird .. 8 8 Mireusonia inc. 10 Chimera, .- 8 5 _peu- •• ' ° Silver Peak ..8 4 Deucalion .. 610 Sunny Loch ..8 3 Tatau Tatau .. .G 9 Scrimmage .. 713 Horatius ..6 < GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, ol 1500 sovs. ljm. Pluto -• 810 xSonnie Winkie Foo Chow .. 8 S inc. 10 pen. 710 Egotism ..8 4 Kilgour •• ' J Palfcstrina ..8 2 Songbird •• 1 ' Sunny Looh .. 713 Mythology ..7 4 Syoorax •• 710 CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. For two-year-olds. <sf. G. Gerard's b g Martis, Martian—Eoa. G," D. Greenwood's bli c Farceur, Abs.urd— Our Lady G. D. Greenwood's b c Tressayr, Tressady —Ayrshire Maid. Sir. Geo. Clifford's br g Triermain, Sanquhar— Heatherbrae. . G. L. Rutherford's b c Moorland, Finland— D'Oro. ■„. W. A. Nicholl's. br c Many Kittle, Winkie —Sußglow. ' 30TH. CHALLENGE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. . Weight-for-age, with penalties' and. allowances. 7f. G. D. Greenwood's b g Gloaming, The Welkin—Light, 6yrs G. D. Greenwood's blk c Farceur, Absurd— Our Lady, 2yrs. Bir Geo. CHfford's ch c Winning Hit, Autumnus—Winning Way. 3yre R. A. McKenzie's ch g Mireusonita, Absurd —Rose Desmond, 3yrs. . C. F. Vallaiice's br g Little River, Martian —Blue Late, 4yrs C. F. Vallance's br g Kilreid, Kilbroney— ; Amber and White, Syrs. Tl» following acceptances have been received:—i KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 2m. Gamecock ..12 5 Pariform ..9 0 General Petain 1111 Bellrock ..9 0 Dick ..10 9 Maliricourt .. 9 0 Likelihood ..10 5 Red Fira ... 9 0 Mandrake ~9 6 AUTUMN- PLATE, ol 500'sovs. Special weights; lm. Balefire ..8 7 Fink Rose ..8 7 Coirateretroke 8 7 Roniform .. 8 7 Deucalion .. 8 7 Egotism .. 8 4 Hillock ..8 7 Matata ..8 4 Kilreid ..8 7 Bed Hind ..8 4 Liqueur .. 8 "7 Wartone 8 4 RUSSLEY PLATE, of 350 sovs. For two-year-olds. sf. Veil • ... 93 Warhaven .. 610 Feneua . .. 9 2 Contempt ..6 9 Wink ~ ... 8 3 Trmerin .. 6 9 Wartune '\ .. 8 8 Loverign ... 6 9 Triermain' ..8 0 Winkie's Manv Kittle t. 7 7 . Mission ..6 7 Martis ; ;..7 1 SOCKBUBN HANDICAP, of 400 eovs. ljm. Mythology .. 6 7 Angelo .. 7 6 Mazama ..< .8 1 GIMCRAOK HANDICAP, of 350 eovs. 6f. Coniston .. 9 8 Matata ..7 7 Madam Chiron 9 4 Bajefiro ~.7 7 Kilreid .. 9 tv'Starlike, ; .. 7 4 Limelight .: ,£l3 Clicquot .. 7 8 Cerberus ' >..• 811 Quarrelsome .. 7 0 Dame Straitlace 811 Kingbolt ...70 Liqueur ' ..8 5 'Economist ■•.'.."; 7 0 Roniform ... 8 3 Charlatan ..7 0 bungleam ~8 1 '■. COUBTENAY WELTER of •■>•,::■•; '..U:. '4QP fIOVS. • fin. ■Sc&e 3Cd , . 913 Gamooppk ..9 6 Cfißtellao .. 913 Whipping' Boy 9 5 Little Rivet .. 910 licseday v .. .9 2

[ tICOABTON TRAINIHa NOTES. was an off -rooming, but one or two horses were galloped on the plough. Veil and Tresaayr eprinted three furlongs and fimshed abreast" in 38 4-ss. Pluto and Egotism jumped off at the seven furlong post, and ran home together in lm 81 8-Es. Pluto held his stablemate very easily all t)ie war. Songbird, who looks big aod well, was sprinted half ft mile with Liqueur. The pair Wtt-horae together in 49 4-Ss, With Songbird reefing for mtt Liqueur w suffering from kidney trouble." ' Mandrake was sprinted .halt a mile. Bonnie Winkie and Matata, who- arrived from the Souti. on Tuesday evening, were ,ou;t doing easy exercise. Both look in the pink of condition. P, D. Jones sent Amythas home to Mr P. '&,' Saston at Foiton at the conclusion of the Menatvitu Meeting. The Dentosfhenes gelding is to be turned out for two months. I ' —. ATTOKLAND NOTES. unasa assooumon ■mmux.) i AUCKLAND, April 12. There was no wort of importance at fillers:Ge this morning. Crowhurst was> sohooled I over" the iurdles, and gave a satisfactory display. : Paoasuf was' withdrawn from all engagement* at 1ff.40 a.m. to-day, arid Foxglove iwaa aoratobed for the Autumn Steeplechase at 9 «.au / . No Bother was scratched for the Brighiton Hurdle Handicap at 11.10 a.m. ; / SOLPANELI.O BEATEN. 0j Catle—Prese As»ocia'iiori—Copyrightl (Australian and N.Z. Cable Astociatioa.) SYDNEY, Arkil 22. ■ SolfaWJc* was- beaten by Sunpore by half » length ia the Plying Handicap, six fortlonge, at -the Mensngle races. The time wae Jja M 8-Cs. Thf New Zealander hod every ehance down the straight. _ •- . / ____ ELLESMBBB OOUNTT XBOTTXNCr l '", i OIiTJB. lAteaagements for toe esuiual trotting meeting, which taken place at Leesten on April 33nd, were made at a meeting of the Ellesmere County Trotting Club, over wiich Mr P. Delaxgey (president) presided. ■ M> W. S. Mitchell wrote agreeing to assist *» honorary timekeepers "It was reported'tnst"Mr A.' Dickson had agreed to act «a judge, i-Mr F. Thomas aa .h/mdioirpptr, snd Mr A. Nottingham •»

clerk of the course, and Mr A. ■ Tayior, F.R.C.V.S., as honorary .veterinary surgeon. The secretary reported that this nominations averaged 12J horses per race. The president having generously given a cup valued at 20 guineas to go with tfio 6take for the Ellesmere County Handicap, he had extended by one day tho time of closing nominations. The secretary's action was approved. It was reported that Mr Rattray had agreed to conduct a luncheon and publican's booth. It was Jecided to invite the Ellesmere Pipe Band and combined Brass Bands to assist at the Meeting. Tho president said that the track was in fair order, but eome low places would require to be filled up. Members agreed to hold a working bee afternoon. Messrs I. McGill, J. Nixon, F. B. Clausen, W. Lochhead, r.n-1 R. Patterson were elected a track commit toe. Stewards were appointed as follows: Messrs R. T. Buchanan, W. J. Woods, W. Lochhead, I. McGill, J. Nixon,. S. Johnston, J. H. Prosseiy F. Rowell, A. Quigley. W. J. Doyle, W. J. Lemon. S. J. Wickliffe, F. B. Clausen. R. Wallace. R. Patterson-, A. B. MeEvedy, and R. T". McMillan. Messrs W. J. Leman, I. McGill, J. H. Prosser, J. Nixon, and R. Patterson were elected a judicial committee. The secretary reported having given the necessary guarantee to get a special train from Cl|ri2tchurcii ■on race day. A hearty vote of thanks was accoided tho president for his gift of a cup. TROTTING NOTES. Excellent acceptances have been received by the Metropolian T.C. for it* Easter Meeting. Grand Voyage end Jack Arra-h arc the only withdrawals from the Easter Handicap, which leaves a high-class field of twelve, including Man o' War, Willie Lincoln, LooandaDillon, Vice Admiral, Agathos, and Gold Giri, six New ZeaL-tnd Trotting Cup candidates. Tha Autumn Handicap ha« drawn some of tho best trotters in commission at Ihe present time, namely, Whisht, Homelpigh Dick, Jack McKinney, Harold Child, Tradesman, Peter Jackson, and First Fashion. In the minor evwts are Marie Tempeet, Onyx, Paul Dufauli, Bellfashion, and Laton*. The .weather conditions were ideal yesterday, and the Addington, track was in firstclass older.' Adair, who arrived frcm the soutfc on Wednesday, did half io three-quarter paco work without the straps. He is- in nice condition, and looks an improved horse since racing at Forbury Pork. Tlw Waimate-owned and trained' pairTatsy Dillon and Vilo were jogged. St. Quentin (J. Armstrong) trotted in rara style over a mile and a half. Soprano assisted him over the last mile, and both finished on terms. Mario Tempest paced attractively over a mile, a similar task being allotted' to Lord Lyttim. Both are on the top of their' form. The time registered by L:xd Lytton was tho fastest of the morning. There was little between Comedy Chief »id Gold-Girl at tlw end of a eolid two mile®. iCoroedy Chief worked without the straps, and put plenty of dash into his effort. He looks much better than Gold Girl, who is a trifle on the lisht sidfl. Prince Lyons paced a fast two miles in harness. ,The Prince Alert gelding is very well at present. Wandiligong (harness) and Billy Dillon (saddle) were companions in a two-mile workout, but neither w«« sent against,the watch. Thixendala (B. Jnrden)- and Prize Pearl (G. Phipps) ecparately covered two _miles at three-quarter pace. Both look bright and well, and appear to have done plenty of WOTk. The trotters Theseus and Nighborn covered two miles at a sound pace. In spite of _ one mistake by Nighbom, it wae a useful bit of work. > Lady Joan was too good for Silver Locanda at the end of two miles, out neither was fully, extended. A number of others were exercised, includh ing Koraki, Loca.nda Dillon, Dolly Dillon, Carbinia, Dillon S., Paul Huon, Tobermory, Glndeyo, Salamander, Bon. Elect, Glen Mavis, Wsapero, Dillon Eddy, Pieter Timmerman, , Marvin Jim. ,-: Little Pointer and Prince Athol, members of D. Withers'* team, leave for Hawera today to assist at the Waimate Plains T.C.'s Animal Meeting. ■ .Ratan* goes north to-day, and will contest the Taranaki Futurity States at Hawera on Easter Mondy. He will be driven by A. Brvpe. " ,0, E. - Hooper arrives to-day wilh Madeline and the three-vear-old onlt Betraver. . The Afllvbtirton-ovTied "and trained trio, Latona, Lady Swithin, andlndra, are ex.i pected from the eouth to-day.