SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18673, 23 April 1926, Page 12

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Nominations for the Ambcrlcy Racing Club's Annual Meeting close today. Acceptances for the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close at 8 p.m. to-day. Acceptances for the Waikato, Haivke's Bay, and Nelson Autumn Meetings close on April 27th. To-morrow tho Railway Department are running two special passenger trains from Christchurch for the Trotting Races at Ashburton. Particulars of train times are advertised in this issue. Hoy Reed continued his run of successes at tho Manawatu Meeting and is riding in great form. , Northern writers have recently criticised Keeu s riding in woigbt-for-age races and have asserted that lack of judgment on his part over a long distance has brought about narrow defeats. Reed has, however, replied to these critics in a practical form by exhibiting splendid horsemanship in his victories in the Trentham and Awapuni Gold Cups.

By his further success on Wedncs-. clay, Jlapino must be considered the best class horse over a distance at present in commission in New Zealand. His trainer, J. H. Jefferd, and pilot, ]{. Heed, expressed the opinion in Wellington that the Martian gelding was back to the form which enabled him to gain high-class honours at Randwick Iwo seasons ago. If ho had been taken over there for tho Autumn Meetings this year, he would have been very troublesome to Windbag, Heroic, and company. T.n addition to Dobbin winning at Awapuni on Wednesday, Quin Abbey was represented by another first placegetter in Edon Hall, who was an acceptor for tho Tinakori Handicap on tho first day of the Wellington Meeting, but was nob started. Eden Hall is owned and trained by the Taranaki mentor, 11. Brough. Tho victory of Limerick over Lysander and Commendation in tho Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes on Wednesday was well received in Christchurch. Tho opinion of bis admirers has always been that ho would prove the superior of his two rivals over a distance, and Mr Knight's gelding can now bo deemed to be the most promising candidate for Derby honours next year at present racing in New Zealand. All going well with Limerick, F. J>. Jones will be leaving for Australia in time to contest th« Australian Jockey Club Derby, and in all probability will have other horses under his charge for the trip." J. Pine i« handling at Riccarton a yearling by Paper Money from Marta. On looks tb» youngster does' not by any means attfftot the eye, but on breeding lines should be able to gallop, as Martia is tho dam of that good mare Enthusiasm and of Joculator,, at present at the stud in the North Island. Two colts and a filly have recently nrrn-cd at Ohokepore Lodge from Stonyhurst to be handled by H. and A. Cutts. They are Faraway by Panmure from Brambletye. Sky Quest by Autumnus from Fairhaven,..and an uninamed Ally by Autumnus from .Telescope, sister to Retrospect and Siehtseer. r a G. Murray.Aynaloy has again taken Up btarmist and Goldstep. and both are carrying plenty of condition. Prior to. the recent Wellington Meeting, C, Emerson *as leading B. Beed on tho list Of. winning jockeys for this season, by 4} successes. As a result of the Wellington and Manawatu Meetings, Beed has supplanted Emerson, and is now at the top of the list with 62 wins against Emerson's 50*. Emerson was not tiding at either of these meetings, but will have several mounts at the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn fixture'next week. The two-year-old colt Lysander has completed his campaign for the present season, and his owner, Mr G M. Currie states that all going well with him he will make hli first appearance next season in tho Wajiganui Guineas, with the Avondalo and Great Northern Guinea* to follow. Motley and Anklet, two mares that have been racing in Mr Currie's colours, are to be retired to the stud.

Commendation'r defeat in the Manawatu '» Slre» Ptodnce Stake* has not caused nl« owner, Mr W. H. Gaisford, to make any alteration* in his plana for that two-year'-old'a campaign. He will not race again this aeaaon, but provided Jie trains on satisfactorily, next season he will be sent across to Sydney for the A.J.O. Derby.

Comedy Prince, winner of the Kairanga Hurdles at Awapuni yesterday, is a half brother by the Melbourne Gup winner Comedy King to Vice Admiral, who won the New Zealand Oup. He it an erratic custpmer, but when in the humour can show plenty of pace, and this season he. has four hurdle races to his credit.

Mr W. McA. Duncan, o.wner of the brilliant sprinter Tamatete, who has shown such good form on the Awapuni course this season, gave the Manawatu Racing Club a handsome gold cup which was attached to "the principal handicap at the Club's Autumn Meeting yesterday, the event being named the Tamatete Oup Handicap. The race brought out a good field, and though DeSage, notwithstanding her win on the rst day, was comparatively neglected by backers, her victory was very, well received. After the race Mr Chae. Louisson, president of the' club, congratulated Mr E. Simpson on his mare's success, and the cup was then presented to Degage's owner by Mrs Duncan.

The riding honours at Awapuni yesterday were shared by E. J. Mackie and J. Barry, who each rode two winners. P. Powler, B. H. Morris, B. Seed, add S. Wilson each rodo one winner.

Tea Tray'a stock have been showing to considerable advantage this season, and Kiosk placed an important victory to that lire's credit when ho won tho Manawatu Stakes yesterday. Kiosk, who had shown good form at Wellington last weok, showed a flho turn of speed in yesterday's race, and his time of 1.13 2-5 has only once been beaten in the history of the race. The Hawk ran the six furlongs in 1.13 in 1921, and in 1923 Thespian took the same timo as Kiosk did.

Merry Jest, winnor of the Borough Handicap, boasts English breeding on both sides of her pedigree. Her sire is that successful stallion Absurd, and her dam, Yes, was also bred in England, and is by Valens from Aye Aye by Flying Lemur. There were two double winners at the\Manawatu Eacing Club's Autumn Meeting, Degage, who won the Prince of Wales Handicap and tho Tamatete Cup Handicap, and Phantasy, who won the Tematai Handicap and Adderstone Handicap. In both her races Phantasy had Kilmiss in second place behind her, and it is interesting to noto that both Phantasy ana Kilmiss are by Kilboy.

<?. Eastwood, who had a bad fall from Crown Reel in tho Addewtone Hack Handicap at Awapuni yesterday, has been very unlucky this season. He had only recently resumed riding after a ■erions accident at Blenheim, in •Which he had both collarbones broken. He had-another fall at Trentham last jr««k, though without serious results.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

The weather conditions were favourable for training operations at Biccarton, this morning, and some useful work was done, mostly by horses engaged at the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting next week. Lady Clarenceux shaped well over flvo furlongs traversed in 1.5. I'ootfall got to the end of a mile in 1.45, while His Majesty and Blue Hall took 1.53 for the same journey. Sun Up was restricted to a four furlong gallop in 4!) 4-3. Calcitc and Murihaupo finished together after leaving haif a mile behind in 50 2-u. The West Coasters, Prince Ferouz, All Gold, Tentcrfleld, Cashman, North Inch, and Rapid Rose, were ou the track, and executed useful work. j Tarleton strode out well over seven | furlongs iu 1.32 2-~>, and Fresco, assisted by Oriflamb, gave a pleasing exhibition over the same distance in 1.34 30. Carnot galloped four furlongs in 49 3-5, a feat that was repeated later by Brightling and Assurance. 'Tho HaTp gave a pleasing exhibition over five furlongs, covered in 1.3. Gay Queen and Kilris were companions in a five furlong gallop, accomplished iu 1.5, and others to do serviceable work were Zarisee, Deucalion, Bonatic, Sprinkler, King Abbey, Money Order, Glen Almond, Rebuke, Rapier, Oorinthic, Receipt, Los Ambus, and Tan Glen. TROTTING NOTES. Acceptances for tho Forbury Park T.C.'s "Whiter Meeting close to-day at o p.m. Nominations for two events at the Amberley J.GVs Annual Meeting close to-day at 8 p.m. Excellent weather prevailed yesterday for training operations at Aldington, tho course was in good order, but few trainers took tho opportunity of fully extending their horses. Asturio (harness) was always going better than Direct Tod *(saddle) iii a work-out over a mile- and a qunrter, D. Withers drove Bingen Lad ten furlongs and the Nelson Bingen gelding registered good time, Zellca trotted evenly over two rniles us also did the Nelson Bingen gelding, Nelson Bell. • , With an advantage of 50 yards, Wairua led Harold Btirwood over two miles. Both horses pleased the critics. F. Holmes, jun., drove Becky Logan a solid mile and a half, and St. Maura a mile. Both horses did their work satisfactorily. The trotters, Littlo Johnnie (E. C. McDermott) and Nourmahal (J. Spillano) were companions in a work-out over a coupfe of circuits, the last-nam-ed showing to mo9i advantage. Elusive worked over a journey and showed, a useful turn of speed in patches'. E. 0. McDermott gave Audalion gome education at the barrier and then covered a mile ancT a half with the daughter of Great Audubon, which she did satisfactorily. Native Queen worked a mile in saddle. She showed a useful turn of speed, in the early stage, but tired badly at the finish. W. J. Tomkinson had Minton Derby, Happy Rosa, Jingal, and Lady Alva on the track, and gave the four steady work over a journey. Nelson Ata "trotted evenly over a couple of circuits. Tho Nelson Bingen gelding did not pull nearly as 4 much as he usually docs, and is evidently on the improve in this direction. Bessie Logan was allotted strong work in hopples and pulled up "well. The American-bred trotter, Brigand, was only jogged. He is looking welli and appears to be sound. Black Admiral lift* been turned out for a spell and win not raco again Until next season. During the past nine months, the Brent Locanda gelding lias raced consistently, and from four firsts, three seconds, a third, and a fourth he has won 2070 sovs in stakes. Lady Irving has boen retired from the race track, having proved in foal to the American sire, Drustis. 0. Donald has secured a lease of Mangoutu And the daughter of Galindo and Esp&fita has joined his string at Addington. Mr G. W. Deyell has cancelled his lease of Rosie Nut, And tho mare will face in the interests of her owner, Mr H. Hancock, at Ashburton, to-morrow. WAIPAPAKAURI R.C. FIRST TOTALISATOft MEETING. (fSISB ASSOCUWOK «LKBU(.I ' WHANGABEI, April it. The flrit totallsator meeting of the Walpapakaurl faring Club was conducted to-day at the Whangaret Club's course in pleasant weather. There was a large attendance. The track was somewhat hard in consequence of the protracted dry period. Totallsator investments amounted to £16,321. Results: MAIDEN PLATE, of 100 sovs; sf—l PAPATU 8 1; 4 Cherry Girl 7 12 2; 9 St. Lucius BD. Adjustor 8; Biznaro 8; Landslip 8; Seotftee 8; Schorr 8; Thursby 8 also started. Won by a length. Time, 1.8. AWANUI HACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs; 6f—3 SEBANG 7 13 1; 1 Tekoroke 7 12; 6 Winsome Boy 743. Dave 93; 'Baranfi 8 12; TitaneSß 8 3; Illlngar 8 2; Major Abbey 7 12; King Multifld 1 2; Norma Talmadge 7; Queen Comet 7 alto started. | Time, 1.14 2-5. miPAPAKAUBt CUP HANDICAP, of 300 sots; second 60. third 30. lm 3f. P. Earl's b g SPOONY by Nassau— Cooing syrs 8 10 .. ..1 Jss. Paterson's b m tfralla Byrs 7 8 .. 2 H. Friedlander'i br in Charlady syrs 7 12 .. .. •• •• 3 Passionate 8 5: Sir fioseberry 7 12; Bight and Left 7 8; Danae 7; Tresilllan 7 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2.22 1-5. KAITAIA HURDLES, of 200 sovs; U«3 PETEB BOSA 10 3 1; 8 Marble Crag 9 2; 1 Archibald U 8 8. Kendal 10; Arsene Lupin 9 3; Maniahera 9 1; Ardath 9: Miss Juno 9; Sea Comet 9 also Btarted. Won by half a length. Time, 3.46 2-5. WAIKABEftA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6f—2 CHAIRMAN 8 5 1:3 «»«*•««» * *• 4 Exactly 75 3. Letter of Credit 8 s also started. Time, 1.15 1-5. AHIPAHA HACK WELTER, of 135 sovs; 7f—2 WENDAY 8 3 1; 7 Golden Krist 8 2; 1 Maveelish 8 13 3. Killute 8 8; Merrv Ann 8 2; Comet King 8; Dress Circle 8; Thursby 8; Wild Arch 8 also started. Wou by half a length. Time. 1.29. MANOONUI HANDICAP, of 320 sovs; Cf—6 WANING LIGHT 7 1; 4 Just Quietly 10 8 2; Jla Boughal 7 3. Scrap o' Paper 10 13; Lady Lois 10 10; Criss Abbey 9 3; Bowman 9; Clockwork 9; Sussex 8 13; IThurnrosae 8 7: Mill Lucullus 7 9; Deltghtment 7: Pleetona 7; Ladr Arch 7; Lucy French 7 also started. Won by a neck. Time, 1.18. HOHOUBA WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; lm—l NIPPY 8 19 l; 2 Aurumavls 9 3 2; 5 Bight and Left 8 13 3. Joy Ride 9 12; Lady Patience 8 11; Llghtwood 8; Nocturne 8 also started. Won by a neck. Time, 1.41.

MANAWATU R.C.

DEGAGE- WINS AGAIN. (PEES 3 ASSOCIATES TZLEOBAJt.) PALMEP.STOX NOHTH. April 2-2. Tho Manawatu Racing Club's Autumn Meeting was concluded in fine weather today and before a good attendance. The track was hard. The totalisator investments were £30,190, making a total for the meeting ot £61.110, an increase cf £9773 over the figures for tho. Autumn fixture in 19i5. Crown Keel ;>'.! in tho last race, and the Riccnrton jo.-kc;', C. Eaaiwood, was injured. 'Hcsulta: KAIHAXGA HUKDLKS. of 000 bovs; l»m-3 COMEDY PRIX'CK 10 13 F. Towler 1; 1 Koauau 10 11 2; 0 Eonmark 10 11 3. 2 Sottana 9 12; 5 Slump 9 2: 1 Matu 9; 7 Master Peter 9 »lso started. 'Won bv tvro lengthß; half a length between second and third. Time, 3.13. LOOKWOOD HACK HANDICAP, of 200 fove; 6f—7 BONIDEER 8 2 R. J. Mackio 1; j Dobbin 8 12 2; s Minstrel Boy 7 9 3. 1 Quillfire 8 11; 2 Eden Hall 8 11; 4 Great Da.y 6 1; 3 Vivo 7 9; 11 Salamis 76; 6 Lin Arlington 7 1; 10 Rapiata 7; 9 AVindy Night 7; 13 Eurelli 7; 12 Mister Gamp t also fitarted. "Won by one and a half lengths; a head second and third. Time, 1.14 2-3. TAMATETE CUP HANDICAP, of 000 bovs; pecond 100, third 50. 9. E. Simpson's br f DEGAGE by Ki!broncy—Miss Do Val 4yrs 9 1 R. J. Mackie 1 1. E. George's blk g Hipo 6yra 8 2 J. Barrv 2 2. J. A, Taylor's br g Tresham 4yrs 8 3 It. Reed 3 4 Ngata 9 7 B. H. Morria; 6 Glenrosa 9 M. McCarten; 5 Mtsk 8 12 L. G. Morris; 7 Phoenix Park 7 10 S. Wibon; 10 Imperial Spark 7 10 T. Tik»; 12 Novar 7 9 J. S. Poth-r: 3 Tiuthair 7 9 T. Green; 8 Gaze 7 6 E. A. Keesing; 11 Zaragoza 7 C. Eastwood; 15 IV. Luxe 7 L. Daly also started. Won by a length; thrce-qnaiters of a aength between second and- third. Timo, i.3 1-5. STONYHL'ftST HANDICAP. nf 230 sovs; 7f-2 POLYPHEMUS 9 B. H. Morria 1: i Star Area 8 13 2; 1 Euphonium 8 13 3. 5 T:»?a 9 9; 11 Beflumoht 9 8; U Kilccit 9 3; 8 Kilfaire 9: 10 Clandhu 8 11; 6 Willow Wni 8 10; 12 Crossfire 8 3; 13 Misgovern 8 3; 3 Royal Diadem 7 12: 15 Patuki 7 9; 9 Tongatotoa. 7 7; 7 Road Hog 7 7; 12 Red Fuchsia 7 7 also started. Won br a nerk; a length between second and third. Time, 1.27 1-3. TWENTY-SECOND MANAWATU STAKES, of 500 sc-v-3; second 100, third" ?J. Wcight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. 6f. i. I. Lupton's bo KIOSK by Tea Tray— Roaic Desmond 2yrs 7 9 J. Barry 1 5. M. McA. Duncan's b m Tukia syrs 9 3 M. McCarten 2 3. J. Fredric's ch g Seatown 2yra 7 9 car. 7 13i R. Reed •* 1 Motley 9 3 B. H. Morris and Dclugo 9 L. G- Morria brackefad; G Pnneus 9 3 H. Goldfinch; 5 Limited 8 E. A. Kceslng bracketed with Tukia; 2 Limerick 8 T. Green alao started. Won by half a length; Baltic between ssoond and thirj. Time, 1.13 2-5. CLOVERLEA NURSERY HANDICAP, of 250 sov3; for two-year-olds; 6f—l ELTHEIN 8 13 J. Ban? 1; 2 Magna Charts, 8 5 2; 3 Hynanna 8 2 3. 3 Hynigroat 7 coupled with Hynanna; 5 Resinous 7 2; 5 Both 7; .7 Wilful Lady 7; 8 Fayo 7 also started. Won by half a lenßth; a length between second and third. Time, 1.12-5. BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 6f--1 MERRY JEST 7 13 R. Reed 1; 6 Civility 9 7 2; 9 Standard 7 3. 3 Rational 8 13; 7 Inferno 8 12; 8 Oration 8 1; 2 Kaiti 7 12; 4 Archeen 7 8; 5 Killoora 7 7; 10 Birthmark 7 also startad. Won by a nose; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.13 2-3. ADDERSTONE HACK HANDICAP of 300 «ovs; lm and PHANTASY \ 8 S- Wilson 1; 1 Kilmias 8 9 2; 4 Anklet £ ?„ 3 - & -Rangisarto « 12; 3 Brigadier Bill 8 10; 9 Serenade 8 4; 6 Sanctuary 8 4; 11 Oloiefira 7 8; 7 Asleep 7 8; 12 Strongholt 7 7; 8 Superb King 7 7; 13 Crown Reel 7 7; 10 Panart 7 7 also flt&rted, Won hv a length; name between second and third Time, 1.42 1-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. (speout. to "thb rsuss.") PALMERSTON NORTH, A£ril 22. Koauau was aiado a good favourite for the Kairanga Hurdles, but though he ahaped well, he met more than his match in Comedy Prince, who had run second to Dubious the previous day. Slump, Matu, Eonmari, and Comedy Prince mado the early xunnin*. but racing to the far turn Master PoUr took oharge, with Comedy Prince in hot pursuit, lho latter was in tho lead four furlongs from home, and thowed the. way into the straight, where Eonmark was hii nearest attendant. Comedy Prince held his advantage in tho run Lome and won decisively from Koauau, who finished fast and cut Eonmark out of ,econd place. Bottana who was second favourite, finished fourth! but did not at any ot&ge look like a winner. Master Peter's effort in the middle stage Of tho race was *hort lived. Calorina was *he only scratching* for the Lookwood Hack Handicap, in which Qnllltire, Eden Hall, Vivo, and Great Day were muoh better backed than any of the others. Bonideer as tteual began vory quiokly, and on this occasion managed to stay out the journoy, though she had very little to spare from Dobbin, who did not appear on the scene until the straight was reached. Quillfire looked to have a chance when they turned into the straight, but he failed to run on. Great Day was always with the front division, but Minstrel Boy, with a late run, beat him for third place. Quillfire, Salamia, and Vivo finished close up behind the placed division, The race for the Tamatete Cup, presented by that good eportsman, Mr W. McA. Dunoan, brought out a field of thirteen, Grand Knight being the only one withdrawn. Hipo and Tresham were backed very confidently, and Piuthair and Ngata also received solid support. Hipo, Mask, Glenrosa, Degage, and Zaragoxa were in front as they ran past the stand, but turning out of the straight Zaragoza took oharge and led from Hipo and Glenroea. Going along the back, Zaragota was still in front, while Tresham, De Luxe, and Degage improved their positions. Zaragoza held command as they came into the straight, but the last bit found her out, and Degage finishing as strongly m she had done the previous day won a good race by a length from Hipo, who was less *han a length in front of Tresham. Imperial Spark was close up fourth, and then came Zaragoza and Piuthair. Considering her form the first day Degage paid a remarkably good price. Zaragoia, though not suited by the hard going, ran a great race. The Stonyhurst Handicap brought out all the sixteen acceptors, Euphonium end Polyphemus being almost cvonly backed as first and second favourites, with Royal Diadem and Star Area also evenly hacked next in order, [isgovern and Royal Diadem were left at the start, and Road Hog, Polyphemus, and Willow Wai wsre- quickest to show out. Euphonium began well, but soon loet his place. At the end of three furlongs Beaumont joined Polyphemus in the lead, but 'the latter was well clear when they turned into the straight. Star Area came with a great finish, and Polyphemus jus*- stayed on to win by a neck. Euphonium wa» also running on well »t the finish and was only a length behind Star Area; then in close order came Tiega, Road Hog, Crossfire, and Clandhu. ' . Inferno, Rational, and Aropeta were withdrawn from the Twenty-Second Manawatu Stakes, and tho bracketed pair Motley and Deluge, wero very solidly backed, carrying about twice as much mons? as Limerick and Seatown, who were very evenly buj>ported. Limited was quickest to jump out, with Tukia, Deluge, Kiosk, and Peneua next. At the far turn Limited was two lengths in front of Tukia, after whom Deluge, Pencus, and Seatown. Limited wa« first into the straight, but in the run home, Kiosk drew out to win by. Wtfc length *»« Tukia. With Seatown, who finished well, anoTher half tang* »»<*. * nd ? M HL *A Limerick'* rider caused some trouble at the turn into tho straight by trying to get though where there was not •«*£.«>«£ h£? mount galloped on. Deluge's heels.and stumbled. W nearly bringing Motto down. It did not look, however, as if Limenci. h 1l& wTbackefdolTio a very short she had to do her best to beat Magna Charta by half a length. Magna jumped out virv ouieklv and led to the stralfM, wun EUheiS close behind him. Turning 1«r home it looked as if Magna Charta would be able to retain his lead, but. Elthem was ridden_a very determined finish by Barry, and re sponded In fine style. t . H y n * nn »'„^° slow to begin, was finishing: on well in third place, with Hymgreat fourth and Beth next, felthein is a filly by the Soult horse Elysian from Chancery, and looks a decidedly useful Quillfire was withdrawn from the Borouirh Handicap, for which Merry, Jest was made a very strong favourite, carrying nearly twice as much money as the second favourite, Kaiti. Civility began quickly, but before going very far gave way to Standard, who was closely followed by Merry Jest. Standard was beaten when the straight was reached, and Merrv Jest took charge, but Civility then put in her claim, and Merry Jest, ridden right out, just managed to win by the barest of margins. Standard was two lengths away third, with Killocra fourth, and Archeen and Inferno next. Merry Jest, who in by Absurd from Yes, showed all tho pace that characterises her sire's progeny, and Civility put up a fine performance in eiving her 221 h and running her so close. On the strength of her first day's form, Kilmifs was i>ent out favourite for the Adderitote Handicap, with Phantasy and Brigadier

Bill next in request. Brigadier Bill »et a very sound pace from the start, and led »he field right into the straight. There Thantasv came through, and in a good finish again defeated Kilmies, with Anklet close up third, and Rang! Sarto, Asleep, and Closefire, iu close order. ENGLISH RACING. EPSOM SPRING MEETING. (BT CABLE—PRESS AS3OCUTIOS—COPIBIOHT.) (AI'STBALIAN ASD Jf.Z. CABLS ASSOCIATION.; LONDON, April 21. Following i? 'he result of tho CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 3 sovs each, with 1000 sov3 added; second 200. third 100. About 2im. Lord Lonsdale's cli c WARDEN OF THE MARCHES Ly Tracery—White Diamond 4yrs .. .. .. 1 Mr W. M. G. Singer's b c Sparua by Gainsborough—Flying Spear 4yrs .'. 2 Mr K. Shaw's i.h f Naldera by Stefan t!i3 Great— Mi=s Sainfoin •Jyra .. 3 There were twelre starters. Won by two lengths. [Warden of tho Marches won four races last season, was second in four, third in one, and twice unplaced. His wins were tho Effington Plate, of 300 bov3, eight and a. half furlongs, at the Epsom Summer Meeting; tho Waterford Stakes, of 500 sovs, ono mile, at Ascot Heath; the C'heaterrield Cup, oi 1000 sovs, one mile and a quarter, at the Goodwood July Meeting, and the Wilderness Plate, of 400 sovs, one milo, at tho Hurst Park Aucrust Meeting. On April 10th this season he ran third in the Newbury Spring Cuo. Spams was leen out eleven, times last year, being first ihreo times, second four, and unplaced on as many occasions. His successes were in the Greenham Plate, of 1000 sovs, one mile, at tho Newbury ■Spring Meeting, the Nottinghamshire Three-Year-Old Handicap, of SOO 60vs, one and a quarter miles, at tbe Nottingham Summer Meeting, and Iho Boyal Borough Handicap, of 1000 nova, ono and a quarter miles, at the Windsor September Meeting. Naldera was most consistent last season, for in four starts she was first on three occasions and unplaced once. Sho won the Worcester Autumn Handicap Plate, of 200 sov». one and a quarter miles, at the Worcester Autumn Meeting, the Beckhampton Three-Year-Old Handicap Plato, of 300 sots, one and a. nuarter miles, at the Newbury November Meeting, and the Coventry Plate,, of 300 sov-i, one and a quarter miles, at tho Warwick November Meeting-! HAWKE'S BAY J.C. HANDICAPS DECLARED. (TRESS ASSOCIATION TELZGBAM.) PALMERSTON NORTH, April 22. The following handicaps have been declared for ,the first day of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting:— MANGATAHATA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 150 sovs; lfra—Nukumai 12 11; Landbird 11 11; Comedy Prince 11 7; Little River 10 12; Crown Coin 10 8; Sir Wal 10 6; Wilmoveana f) 7; Suspicion 9 7; Toa, Taua 0 5; Royal Heather 9 3; Monte 9 3; Lark Hall 9 3; Kyoto 9; Peahwa D; Mania, 9. LONGLANDS WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 »ovs; 1m If—Gauntlet 9 10; Blue Jay 9 6; My Hobby 9 3; Wridtlet 8 10; Landbird 8 7; Othon 8 7; Serenade 8 4; Gurnion 7 13; Cohesion 7 13; Hillation 7 11; Bcnannee 7 11; Strongholt 7 7; Rapiata 7 7; Ranui 7 7; Windy Night 7 7; Superb King 7 7: Araby 7 7; Black Art 7 7; Hinekapua 7 7; Martona 7 7; Polyastra 7 7; Wairipo 7 7; Maungaronga 7 7; Beechworth 7 7. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 5fDecoy Bird 9 8; Magna Charta 12; Hynanna 8 6; Rascal 8; Inner Harbour 7 9; Ironic 7 5; Royal Time 7 6; Goshawk 7 5; Silver Tray 7 3; Eloquent 7 3; Hymgreat 7; Beth 7; Doze 7. HAWKE'S BAY CTJP HANDICAP, of 550 sovs; Urn— Star Stranger 9 4; Mercy Day 8 10; "Glonroas 8 9; Kilfairo 7 10; Novar 7 10; Princess Ronnie 7 9; Piuthair 7 9; Tiega 7 7; Phcanix Park 7 7; Gazo 7 6; Opa 7 6; Perle do Leon 7 3; Hauranga 7 2; Allniarimba 7; Kilocrs, 7; De Luxe 7; Malatour 7; Mang&tootoe 1; Rangl Sarto 7. POTJKAWA HANDICAP, of ISO gov*; 6f —Plain Sailing 9; Blue Jay 8 IB; Nino ol Spades 8 9; Imitation 8 6; Minstrel Boy 8 1; Vivo 7 11; Kaahumanu 7 11; Cohesion 7 7; Lin Arlington 7 3; Rapiata 7; Break o' Day 7; Mysto 7; Eurella 7; Wanderlust 7: Windy Night 7; Coot 7; Hokuwai 7; Calluna 7; Mountain Star 7; Tho Strend 7; Wairipo 7; Beechworth 7; Superb Xing 7. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 1m If—Tiega 9; Princess Ronnie 8 12; Good Sport 8 10; Olympic 8 10; Gauntlet 8 5; Perle do Leon 8 4; Egyptian Flower 8 8; Haurangi 8 3; Megan 8 2; Mangatoetoe 8; Clandlia 8: De Luxe 8; My Hobby 7 12; Royal Diadem 7 9; Wristlet 7 6; Lady Joyce 7 2; Road Hog 7; Newbury King 7; Crown Gem 1 PORANGAHATJ HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 6f—lnferno 9; Shirley 8 13; Papaponga 8; Automne 8; Kaiti 7 13; Fatliw O'Elynn 7 13; Royal Damon 7 10; Kilceit 7 7; Tuahine 7 7; Santonio 7 6; Lady Bentinck 7 4; Civilform 7 4; Standard 7 3; MoroHe 7 2; Serene 7; Handy 7; Huikei 7; Tempean 7. WAVERLEY R.C. . t ( ! HANDICAPS DECLARED. (tress association isleobam.) PALMERSTON NORTH, April 22. The following handicaps have been declared lor the Waverley Racing Club's Meeting:— HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs; ljm—Koauau 11 12; Mountain Bell 11 5; Buchra 10 9; Gold Peak 10 7; Kareao 10 5; Snare 9 13; Pinna 9 11; Ratapiko 9 9; Rehutai 9 6; White Ranger 9 2; Roman 9; Paul Moor 9; Rawhoro 9; Tafquin 9; Silent Dick 9; Strong Holt 9; Pouri Hoihoi 9; Princess Fran 9. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 115 sow; 8f— San Fera 9; Midnight Camp 8 5; Aored 8 3; All Wind 8 3; Pardon 8 1; Pat&ga 8 1; Puawhato 7 13; Karere 7 13; Tiger Lil 7 12; Musket Fire 7 12; Wembley 7 32; Air Tight 7 18; Glengarive 7 12; Paul Lucerne 7 12; Erin-Go-Bragh 7 12; Cleverley 7 12; Captain Gazeley 7 12; Punishment 7 12. WAIROA HANDICAP, of 190 sovs; 6f Merry Jest 9; Papaponga 8 8; Benaora 8; Bonogne 7 13; Euphonium 7 13; Pouma 7 13; Lady Bentinck 7 12; Quillfire 7 9; Willow Wai 7 7; Attractive 7 2. HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of. 200 sovs; about 2m—Lady Comet 10 10; Bonny Rill 10 7; Sansalino 9 12; Ratapiko 9 9; Uncle Dave 9 7; Gilgai 9 7; Velvet King 9 2; Friztler 9 2; San Guard 9; Paul Moore 9; Alcbar 9; Objection 9; Suweileh 9; Pouri Hoihoi 9; Rayo 9. PATEA COUNTY OUP, of 275 sovs; ljm —Yoma 9; Hipo 8 10; Alario 84; Muraahi 8; Opa 7 11; Euphonium 7 9; Vaward 7 9; Glengariff 7 7; Enare 7 6; Beneora 7 6; Crossfire 7 8; Sunshot 7; Eerie 7. OTURI HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; Bf— Monoghan 9; Empire Camp 8 9; Royal Elm 8 6; Nastori 8 6; Subjection 8 5; Argue 8 5; Roburite 8 4; Merle 8 It Flying Shot 7 12; Grand Lupin 7 12; All Wind 7 11; Gold CoUsotor 7 11; Anchor 7 8; Rapid Fire 7 7; Tekarore 7 7; Otapaoa 7 7. KOHI HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 7f-Eden Hall 9; No Response 8 10; San Fera 8 6; Subjection 8; Mountain Ore 7 13; Hallownoon 7 11; Merle 7 11; Lucernal 7 7; Grand Lupin 7 6; Gold Collector 7 5; Strong Holt 7 2; Anohor 7 2; Take Take 7; Cleverley 7; Day Lark 7. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 115 sovs; Gf—Eden Hall 9; Monoghan 8 9; Empire Camp 8 4; Royal Elm 8 1; Mountain Ore 8 1; Nastori 8 I; Roburite 7 13; Paitonu 7 11; Flying Shot 7 7; Grand Lupin 7 6; Acred 7 6; Anchor 7 3; Partaga. 7 8; Puawhato 7 2; Te Karere 7 2; Rapid Fire 7 2.